《The Best Entertainment Era》


 Chapter 1： spendthrift

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    The morning sun fell on the straight road, illuminating the English letters all over the street. Ronan was standing in front of the newsstand, staring at a copy of the "Los Angeles Times" with a full body of alcohol.


    The date in the newspaper is January 5, 1998.


    Ronan rubbed his haggard face and grabbed the bird''s nest-like hair. In fact, when he woke up from the bar in the early morning, he realized what had happened, and now he was completely confirmed.


    He came to Los Angeles in 1998 from across the Pacific Ocean more than two decades later.


    To be precise, this is Burbank, a satellite city of Los Angeles.


    "Morning, Mr. Anderson." The newsstand boss greeted him, "Are you coming for a newspaper?"


    Ronan nodded, bought a copy of the Los Angeles Times, and walked to the entrance of the small office building next to it.


    "Isn''t that Ronan Anderson?" A fat middle-aged woman came out from the newsstand: "Look at his desolate look! Really a black man, old Anderson''s family property and company have been defeated by him."


    The boss of the newsstand pulled the woman a bit: "Lisa, don''t talk nonsense."


    The middle-aged woman murmured, "Is it originally."


    These words were all passed, Ronan ignored them, they were right, the former owner of this body was already in a predicament.


    came to the office building. Among the hanging nameplates, he easily found the name of Shahai Entertainment. Ronan did not enter the building immediately, looking at the golden yellow company nameplate and was silent.


    After drinking with the advertiser, he returned home drunk, lay down and then woke up, he came to the bar in Los Angeles from the other side of the Pacific, and became this guy named Ronan Anderson.


    because there are names with the same pronunciation?


    From waking up in the early morning to now, the chaotic thoughts have gradually become clear.


    I have read a lot of novels about crossing, and it is not difficult to accept it.


    I am alone on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Apart from a good job, I don''t have much to worry about.


    Ronan lowered his eyes, and Ronan Anderson''s memory emerged in his mind.


    This guy can be described in one sentence: The heart is higher than the sky, and the life is thinner than paper.


    Ronan-Anderson has a good background. His father Anderson is a millionaire. He founded Shahai Entertainment in the 1980s, mainly engaged in film production.


    This company is small in scale and mainly produces B-level films that directly distribute video tapes. Old Anderson is a typical conservative and never touches projects with investment of more than one million. During the ten years of its establishment, works were unknown, but they have accumulated a lot of money. Net worth.


    More than a year ago, the old Andersons went hiking in the Utah Geopark. They were both killed by a landslide. The company and family properties fell on Ronan Anderson.


    19-year-old Ronan Anderson dropped out of the USC Film School and took over Shahai Entertainment.


    The company is very small, and Ronan Anderson holds 100% equity.


    The young people¡¯s ideas are very radical. They want to develop Shahai Entertainment into a large company. They completely negate the old Anderson¡¯s business strategy and put most of the cash of the company and individuals, the insurance proceeds of the old Andersons, and the family¡¯s The house made a mortgage, raised six million US dollars, and produced a **** action film called "Jedi".


    This is an era when action movies are all the rage. Even literary stars like Nicholas Cage have transformed into action stars.


    It''s a pity that in early October last year, "Jedi Bingsheng" was released in North America, and it was removed from theaters in just four weeks.


    North American box office will reach 800,000 U.S. dollars, the issuer deducts various fees, and Shahai Entertainment''s box office share is negligible.


    The film made a big splash in North America, and no one cares about the overseas distribution copyright.


    In the following two months, Shahai Entertainment¡¯s capital chain broke, banks came to collect debts, and employees left one after another. Ronan Anderson fell into the dilemma of impending double bankruptcy for both the company and the individual.


    The young man with a heart higher than the sky collapsed instantly and began to wander around the bar to buy drunk.


    Then he came here.


    "Without the surname Ellison, I actually dropped out of school and invested in movies."


    Ronan really didn''t know what to say. From the memories he left behind, that talent was there, and it could even be said to be a top student at the Film Academy of Southern California.


    is quite accomplished especially in drama.


    The script of "Jedi Bingsheng" was written by Jr. Anderson.


    But talent and success cannot be equated.


    Too idealistic, too impulsive.


    actually invested almost all the capital to make high-risk products like movies.


    With Ronan''s years of experience in the industry, the best way to invest in movies is to borrow chickens and lay eggs.


    Of course, borrowing chickens to lay eggs is also very difficult.


    When he was living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in his previous life, Ronan graduated from a second-rate theater academy and has always been engaged in an industry related to film and television production.


    Initially worked as an assistant in the crew, with hard work and various means, stepped on countless competitors along the way and became a small producer. With the popularity of Internet video, he moved to Penguin Video to coordinate some of the content production and operations. .


    Looking at the nameplate of Shahai Entertainment, and thinking about the film knowledge and operating experience, Ronan suddenly smiled.


    Hollywood, the Internet, have a lot to offer.


    According to the times, there may be a chance to stand at the highest point and see the scenery.


    Stand tall, my favorite money and beauty...


    But thinking about the mess left by little Anderson, I can''t help but have a headache.


    Ronan entered the office building with a newspaper. It was during working hours. There were a lot of people coming and going, and many people glanced at him.


    Even some people''s comments can be heard.


    "The company that old Anderson has developed in ten years has finished his son in just over a year."


    "Do you think Old Anderson would crawl out of the cemetery with anger?"


    "Look at his decadence, maybe he will jump off the building anytime."


    "Little Anderson is a failure to be a man."


    Luo Nan Quandang didn''t hear it, but when he came to Shahai Entertainment on the second floor, the remaining four employees had already arrived.


    The company is not too big. In addition, his office is tens of square meters. Originally there were nearly 20 people in the company. Most of them resigned and left. The last four employees were the confidants of the old Anderson.


    A brown-haired woman in her forties among the four greeted her and asked concerned: "Ronan?"


    "I''m fine, Mary." Ronan shook his head.


    The other party used to be old Anderson¡¯s assistant, and later served as the company¡¯s chief financial officer, with very strong working ability.


    Ronan had just entered the office, followed by a middle-aged man in his forties.


    "Mr. Anderson." He put a document on his desk: "This is my resignation report."


    After taking the resignation report, Ronan glanced briefly and said, "Jamie, the company has not gone bankrupt."


    This is also a talent, he wants to try to keep it.


    Jamie did not hesitate: "I''m very sorry, I have a mortgage and a car loan, and two children, so I can''t take any risks."


    The twisted melon is not sweet, Ronan nodded slightly: "Is the new job connected?"


    "Hmm." Jamie responded.


    Ronan picked up the pen, signed the resignation report, and pressed the phone to ask Mary to go through the resignation procedures for Jamie.


    As soon as Jamie left the office, he faintly heard a quarrel outside.


    That is the voice of Mary questioning Jamie.


    Ronan knows very well that the company is distracted. If there is no response, it will not take long for the remaining people to resign.


    How can we get out of trouble as soon as possible?


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan responded, and Mary opened the door and came in.


    "Miss Judith from the bank is here."


    The ex had been hiding from the bank, Ronan knew that this was not the way, and said, "Please come in."


    A tall blonde girl followed Mary into the office.


    "Hello, Miss Judith."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Judith put the dunning notice in front of Ronan, smelled the unpleasant alcohol, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes, and said directly: "Your company''s one million dollar mortgage in our bank The loan is still due in three months, and your personal one million dollar real estate mortgage is due in six months."


    Ronan glanced at the dunning notice and said, "I know."


    Judith reminded: "I hope you can repay in time."


    The blonde woman said no more, and left.


    Luo Nan received the reminder notice. Banks rarely come to collect money. It is estimated that the bank is also worried about the situation of Shahai Entertainment.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s million-dollar loan is an old account, which is secured by the copyright of the film produced by the company before 1997; Ronan Anderson mortgaged the North Hollywood apartment inherited from the old Anderson.


    Without a last resort, the bank does not want to take coercive measures.


    I wanted to do something before, but now facing a huge debt of two million dollars, Ronan has a headache and subconsciously has the idea of ??running away.


    Taking a deep breath, Ronan dismissed the unreliable idea, and it was not yet the end of the mountain.


    If you want to use your own advantages to achieve a career, even those who are born again will not get it easily.


    He looked at the middle-aged woman: "Mary, how much money is left in the company account?"


    Since all her financial resignations, Mary has been working in this area and immediately replied: "US$25,000. UU Reading "


    Ronan still has five thousand dollars in living expenses. What can he do with thirty thousand dollars? Earn 2 million US dollars in half a year? What a joke.


    This little money is not enough for salary and daily expenses.


    Utilities, office leases, network communications, etc. all require money.


    There is no salary for two months at most. Even Mary, who is the most loyal to the company, can¡¯t hold it. Almost everyone in the United States and the United States spends ahead of time.


    Mary reminded: "The copyright of the video and TV of "Jedi" is still there, we sold it to Blockbuster, it can last a while."


    "I think about it."


    Ronan waved her hand, Mary stopped talking, turned and left the office.


    Box office big boxing street film, it is impossible for the late copyright to sell for a high price.


    After thinking for a while, I have no clue for the time being. Except for the Los Angeles Times, Ronan asked Mary to help buy a bunch of recent newspapers and magazines and looked at it seriously.


    just came here and urgently needs information.


    If you don''t understand the social situation, you can start doing it.


    While reading the newspaper, he also took out his pen and notebook to record useful information.


    Looking through the morning, Ronan recorded two pages and circled the most important ones.


    Last weekend, the North American box office of "Titanic" directed by James Cameron exceeded $200 million.


    High-tech stocks are rising all the way, the Nasdaq index continues to rise, Cisco and Yahoo are attracting attention.


    Metafilter, a community blog site initiated by Matt Howie, drew criticism from critics.


    Abu Dhabi Investment Authority from the UAE, a local tycoon in the Middle East, set up an office in Los Angeles.


    There were more than 1.4 billion people attending theaters in North America last year.

 Chapter 2： Financing plan

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    For half a month, Ronan spent most of his energy to understand the current situation of society, especially the Internet and Hollywood.


    If you want to get out of trouble, you have to stare at your best business.


    The premise of all this is to understand the basic situation of today¡¯s society.


    Hollywood As in memory, after James Cameron worked with the future governor twice, it took several years to build a rampage ship.


    However, this big ship has just set sail, and the current global box office champion is Steven Spielberg¡¯s "Jurassic Park."


    Internet technology is no different. Joe¡¯s gang returned to Apple more than a year ago. Cisco and Yahoo¡¯s stock prices rose steadily. If you remember correctly, the bubble will not burst until the new millennium arrives.


    This is the best era, and the era of the rise of Internet giants.


    If you want to catch this ride, you must have a start-up capital.


    Ronan not only has no money, but also has huge debts. In the past half month, he has not tried loans or other financing methods. However, the old and the United States have developed information and lack of repayment ability, let alone formal banks and financial institutions. Even the private usury who touched on the connection did not look down upon him.


    Since Shahai Entertainment is a member of the Producers Union, he submitted an application to the Producers Union under Mary¡¯s reminder to seek funding for the ¡°Film and Television Industry Allowance and Health Plan¡±.


    This plan is mainly used to motivate and help alliance members.


    The Producers Union is not a trade union organization, but a trade organization. The right to speak is in the hands of medium and large companies. This application fell to the dead and received no response.


    can''t find outside aid, can only help himself.


    Ronan set his sights on Hollywood, to be precise, on movies. For this reason, he traveled to several major industry organizations in Hollywood.


    also study the past success and failure cases of Shahai Entertainment every night, and draw lessons from them.


    It¡¯s hard to do anything without money.


    Sitting in the office, Ronan slowly turned his pen, what should he do next? How can I get money as soon as possible? Only money can catch a ride.


    He stopped turning his pen and wrote "movie" in his notebook.


    Because of his work in the previous life, he can name a large list of movies that will be popular in Hollywood in the future, not only Chinese titles, but also English titles.


    Little Anderson has the ability to play, but Ronan hasn''t considered this aspect for the time being. Not to mention that newcomers and new scripts are difficult to see. Even if someone is in the same position, they will not sell well.


    As for writing a book and directing yourself, there is no need to think about it.


    He has never been a director. Little Anderson did not study a major in directing. He has no ability at all and no money.


    The big and small Anderson in the front are all making movies as investors and producers. Like other companies in Hollywood, all directors and crews are hired externally.


    Ronan grabbed his hair hard, and it took a long time for the film to recover funds. It is the most normal situation to make a profit after investing in a film two or three years.


    When the stock market crashed, I had a fart ride.


    It''s obviously not a good way to make money from filming movies and other movies.


    What should I do? Can you make money with movie projects?


    Throwing away the pen, Ronan thought about it carefully. A lot of funds for Hollywood movie projects are solved through financing. Often a film has not yet started, and the overseas distribution rights can be pre-sold, and the funds obtained are used to prepare the film. .


    But this model requires medium and large-scale distribution companies, or movies involving celebrities, and at worst, professional insurance companies provide third-party guarantees.


    With the unknown reputation of Ronan Anderson and Shahai Company, the possibility of pre-sales is zero.


    And to establish a project to embezzle North American or European financing for other purposes, the legal risk is too great.


    Ronan threw away the pen, and a flash of light flashed in his mind. It is now in the 90s and information is relatively blocked. For some overseas non-film industry people, Hollywood still remains quite mysterious.


    For example, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, very few people know Hollywood today.


    can build a movie project, and then raise funds overseas!


    Ronan couldn''t help but think of a fraud case in his previous life. A company in Yantai used the guise of the Hollywood film company to raise illegally externally, and the amount of fraud was as high as 30 million.


    Even some scammers can successfully scam in Hollywood.


    I remember reading another report at that time. A scammer pretended to be a producer. Not only did he defraud tens of millions of dollars in investment in Hollywood, he even became friends with many celebrities.


    looks a bit operability.


    Ronan certainly would not go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    There is still some conscience.


    Hollywood''s internal words are also inappropriate and are not conducive to long-term development.


    With a concept and idea, Ronan began to think deeper and farther.


    Shahai Entertainment was established for nearly ten years and has released many video tape works. It is a normal situation for being a member of the Producers Alliance and setting up a new film project.


    Get a brand new movie project, go overseas to cheat... No, it¡¯s to raise money!


    To successfully raise funds from overseas, a rigorous plan is required.


    At least it must be able to withstand certain verifications.


    First of all, there must be a suitable goal.


    The target group must have assets, they don¡¯t know much about Hollywood or the entertainment industry in North America, and they don¡¯t recruit old and beautiful people.


    If something goes wrong, the other party has nothing to do with him.


    Secondly, this movie project must be packaged.


    Let the outsiders think this project is real when they look at it... No, this movie project is real, he wants to run a movie project, but the real investment and the public budget will definitely be different.


    To do this, start-up funds are required.


    Money is still a matter of money.


    Ronan grabbed his hair and temporarily put it aside, thinking about another thing: retreat.


    What should I do if I fail?


    The project cannot be 100% successful, and he wants to live in North America for a long time.


    Ronan looked through the key vocabulary recorded these days, and his eyes fell on "blog".


    Little Anderson has a good ability to write plays. If he fails, he will serialize the novel on his blog and submit the manuscript to the publishing house. Maybe he can make some money by copying the public.


    He has seen a lot of the original works of Hollywood big-selling movies, and the general framework still has an impression. You can try it. It is impossible to say that success is inevitable, but it is always a way.


    If everything doesn''t go well, just engage in fifty shadows of Anderson!


    Once Ronan makes up his mind, he will work towards the direction of success as much as possible.


    The film project needs a suitable script, at most medium-scale investment, otherwise Shahai Entertainment will not be convincing.


    Now action movies are all the rage, do you have an action movie?


    It is reasonable and legal to make a real movie project even if you lose money.


    Ronan quickly gave up on this idea, but the action movie was time-consuming and laborious, and it was inappropriate for UU to read .


    is best to be a B-level film, which is also in line with Shahai Entertainment¡¯s consistent style and can increase persuasiveness.


    B-level horror movies are a good choice. Movies are deeply affected by the social environment, and horror movies are the type with little impact.


    Which horror movie should I choose? Ronan has no idea yet.


    By the way, the selected horror film cannot arouse the resentment of the target crowd.


    To determine the target group.


    The other side of the Pacific will definitely not work, and Ronan will not do it. Europe and Australia are also not suitable. The film industry in these places is also considered developed.


    There is it!


    Ronan''s eyes swept from the notebook: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority from the UAE, a local tyrant in the Middle East, set up an office in Los Angeles.


    Abu Dhabi is not generally rich, and I don¡¯t know much about Hollywood, and Arabs have never been entertained in Lao America.


    The most important point, if he remembers correctly, after amassing astronomical oil wealth, the Arabs in Abu Dhabi have been eager to expand their popularity and influence since the mid to late 1990s.


    It looks like the relationship between the Jews and the Arab enemies, can you make some comments?


    Jewish power has a huge influence in Hollywood, and the image of Arabs in Hollywood movies is extremely unbearable. It is hard to say that there is no connection between the two.


    Ronan wrote all these down, and then he has to confirm it.


    Then, he frowned. Abu Dhabi was far away in the Middle East and ran over to cheat... No, if you go to finance, the toll alone is not a small expense.


    Let''s get the start-up capital first.


    "Mary!" Ronan pressed the intercom: "Ask someone from Blockbuster for me to talk about the transfer of the copyright of the videotape of "The Jedi".


    The video tape copyright of this film can sell for some money.

 Chapter 3： Start-up capital

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    Including Ronan, Shahai Entertainment has only four employees left. Mary temporarily manages the company''s daily and financial affairs. Robert Lee in the marketing department and George Clint in the propaganda department have nothing to do.


    Ronan''s next plan requires manpower, at least to stabilize these three people.


    Salary must be paid on time, and the purpose of working out is to make money.


    Nonsense like what I will create a broad development platform for you can only be used to fool students who have just graduated.


    Besides the salary, there must be some hope.


    To be precise, it means to get busy, and it is easy to think randomly when idle.


    "George, you have worked in the media industry. You are an expert in propaganda and have a lot of connections in the media."


    In the office, Roger held a company-wide employee meeting, "You take care of the relationship with them, and we need to use the media in the next step.


    George Clint is in his thirties, but he is born old, frowning, and his face is full of folds like a sixty-year-old man: "Mr. Anderson..."


    "Ronan! Call me Ronan." Ronan seemed very friendly.


    "Are we going to run a new movie project?" George Clint asked.


    Mary and Robert Lee also looked over with concern.


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. We initiated a new project to help ourselves."


    The three people''s faces were all surprised. When someone wanted to ask questions, Ronan said first: "I will solve the funding. Starting from February, your salary will increase by 10%, and I promise to pay it on time."


    These words worked, and the three of them felt a little relieved.


    Ronan said to the forty-year-old man with curly hair: "Robert, do you know about Abu Dhabi Investment Authority?"


    "They just set up an office in Los Angeles, mainly responsible for investigating investment projects." The curly-haired man replied.


    "Is it just an investigation?" Ronan nodded when he saw the curly-haired man Robert, thought about it, and said: "You go to the office to get in touch with the people in the office and get their impressions of Hollywood. Collect some information about Abu Dhabi, such as investment. And the humanistic environment."


    Robert-Lee thought for a while and said, "I have a friend who often does business with Arabs, so he can get in touch with him." He seemed to have guessed Ronan''s thoughts: "Are you going to find Arabs to invest?"


    Ronan nodded: "I have a classmate from Abu Dhabi in USC. I have communicated with him in the past two days. The Arab oil tycoons are very rich and are waving checks all over the world looking for investment."


    George Clint interjected: "Can you attract Arabs to invest in the company? In terms of film investment... Ronan, we just messed up a project."


    Ronan shook his head: "By directly letting Arab funds invest in the company, we may face great pressure."


    The three people immediately understood the meaning of these words. Hollywood has an extremely powerful force that is incompatible with the Arabs.


    Ronan continued: "We give priority to ensuring film projects. A single film project is not that sensitive." The plan requires manpower. He still fools the three people on the thief ship: "Three, you are the veterans of Shahai. Give up Shahai, Ronan Anderson, and I am very grateful."


    "No need to do this, Ronan." Mary answered, "It should be."


    Ronan is well aware of the importance of team cohesion. After talking about the feelings and discussing the actual situation, he vowed to say: "If you can get the investment this time, you can each get 1% of the total as a reward."


    The plan behind needs to be executed by them. These three are veterans in the industry.


    Robert Lee and George Clint glanced at each other, and the latter asked, "Ronan, how much do you plan to raise?"


    "My goal is tentatively set to be the Arab rich." Ronan pretended to be relaxed: "It is not a big problem to raise several million dollars."


    There are candidates such as Ah San.


    These three people have been able to stay in the company until now, and they must have feelings for Shahai Entertainment. Coupled with the financial stimulation, their spirits are somewhat refreshed.


    As soon as the impromptu meeting ended, Ronan took Mary to the Los Angeles branch of Blockbuster.


    In the office, Robert Lee said to George Clint, "It feels like Ronan has changed."


    "Hmm." George Clint sighed, "I have experienced painful failures, and changes are normal."


    "I hope it won''t be screwed up this time." Robert Lee lacks confidence in Ronan.


    George Clint said: "Hollywood has come from failure. Ronan is talented, and what he lacks is experience."


    There are some things that will not be told to Robert at all. He is also considering resigning and leaving, but now, let¡¯s just look at the situation. What if he can get investment? Those Arabs who rely on oil to make their fortunes are said to never take money seriously.


    Ronan took Mary to the Los Angeles branch of Blockbuster in Century City, and met copyright buyer Anthony in a reception room.


    Blockbuster is the largest video tape chain company in the United States. It is mainly engaged in the production, sale and leasing of video tapes. It was acquired by Viacom of Summer Redstone in the early 1990s and has a vague monopoly in the video tape market.


    Anthony, who hosted Ronan, was just a very ordinary copyright buyer, but he didn''t really look at Shahai Entertainment.


    Small production companies like Shahai are numerous in Hollywood.


    "It''s absolutely impossible to pay 200,000 dollars in copyright fees!" Anthony''s voice was very calm, but his tone was vaguely arrogant: "The box office of "Jedi" is not worth the price.


    Of course Ronan knew that he had overcharged, and he still tried to fight for it as much as possible: ""Jedi" is a unique action film that incorporates the **** elements of B-level films. This type of film has always been the darling of the video tape market. Moreover, there are many precedents for films that have failed at the box office to succeed in the video tape market, such as "Shawshank''s Redemption", which has responded very well in the video tape rental market in recent years."


    Anthony said with a slight disdain: "The film has not yet recovered its cost. It may be profitable in five years. Isn''t time a cost?"


    Ronan asked directly: "How much do you bid?"


    Anthony said coldly, "Eighty thousand dollars."


    "It''s impossible!" Ronan put on an unbelievable appearance: "The production cost of "The Jedi" is as high as six million dollars!"


    In fact, this is a normal bid. In most cases, the basic license fee for a film is 10-20% of the North American box office.


    The more popular the box office of the movie, the higher the copyright transfer fee, and the sale or rental share.


    Shahai Entertainment is an old customer of Anthony, but in the face of commercial interests, it is basically useless.


    Especially Shahai Entertainment is about to go bankrupt.


    Anthony shrugged, his tone of disdain again: "Remind you, "Jedi" is only 800,000 US dollars at the North American box office."


    Such a bad film that completely failed at the box office can''t give Ronan any confidence.


    But 80,000 dollars is really too little.


    Ronan added: "Except for the standards set by the industry association, Shahai Entertainment does not want to share it later."


    Anthony frowned and thought, just as B-level films are an important category in the video tape industry, **** action films have a certain market in video tape rental.


    "One-time sale!" he raised his eyebrows and said, "including TV rights."


    Ronan gritted his teeth deliberately: "I want 300,000 US dollars!"


    Anthony laughed, and his smile was full of mockery: "Young man, Shahai Entertainment is about to go bankrupt. It is impossible for you to go to any company to charge you a high price."


    "Shahai Entertainment hasn''t gone bankrupt yet." Ronan replied nonchalantly.


    Anthony shrugged, as if listening to a joke, and said directly: "US$150,000! Video tape and TV rights are bought out at one time! Don''t waste your time."


    Ronan groaned slightly, and said slowly: "Well, $150,000." He emphasized: "You need to pay in full when you sign the copyright transfer contract. UU read "


    Anthony doesn''t care: "Yes."


    After the negotiation is over, the two parties initialed an agreement, and signed a formal contract after the approval of Blockbuster.


    According to Mary, this kind of small business of hundreds of thousands of dollars will hardly be unexpected.


    Hundreds of thousands of dollars is naturally a small business for such a behemoth as Blockbuster.


    After leaving the Blockbuster branch, Ronan looked back at the nameplate. The attitude of the Blockbuster buyer made him feel angry, but he could not vent it. Not to mention that Shahai Entertainment was facing bankruptcy, even the most prosperous one. At that time, it was not regarded by the people of Blockbuster.


    The wealth and status of the two parties are not equal at all.


    Ronan further strengthened his determination to instigate the plan.


    Mary asked at this time: "This money is start-up capital, right?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Without funding for this activity, how can we attract investment?"


    Mary reminded: "According to the contract we signed with the distributor, New Line Pictures enjoys 15% of the copyright transfer fee."


    Ronan looked at the contract and naturally knew this. He thought about it and said: "Take the formal procedures to notify the new line of film industry, and delay the payment of the share as much as possible."


    Mary nodded, "It should be no problem to delay for two months."


    Ronan sighed, the distribution is just the top of the Hollywood food chain.


    Issuing companies don¡¯t just draw money from the box office, they also generally draw money from peripheral copyright income, generally ranging from 10% to 40%.


    "Are you ready for the script?" Mary asked concerned.


    Ronan nodded: "Ready."


    Now that he has the start-up funds, he needs to come up with a convincing project. The basis of the project is the script.

 Chapter 4： Arabia saves old beauty

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    The night was deep, and an apartment in North Hollywood was brightly lit. Ronan was sitting in front of the laptop, his ten fingers tapping the keyboard.


    "In 2029, the United States will be prosperous, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, the crime rate will continue to fall, and freedom and democracy will reach unprecedented peaks."


    "However, all these are just beautiful soap bubbles."


    Ronan tapped the background setting of the script.


    "In order to maintain this beautiful state, the U.S. government has launched a program called ¡®cleanup¡¯ to let people vent their negative emotions."


    "The specific implementation method of this plan is: from 7 pm on March 21, 2029 to 7 am on March 22, 2029, during these 12 hours, all crimes, including murder, are legal During these 12 hours, emergency fire, ambulance, and firefighting services will also be closed. Therefore, all human activities in these 12 hours can only rely on themselves."


    According to Hollywood standards, movies that are inappropriate for the old American government are definitely not good movies.


    This kind of superficial prosperity and dirty routines behind it can also be regarded as a true portrayal of the lighthouse country.


    The most important thing is that this is in line with the appetite of those who do not like old beauty.


    such as Arabs.


    Although some countries in the Arab world are very close to the old beauty, the Arabs generally dislike the old beauty. After all, the old beauty is the godfather of the enemy.


    To put it bluntly, I chose this horror film for financing.


    For the sake of money, Ronan has absolutely no psychological burden for the black old beauty, but he will control the degree.


    The old American government has always been one of the main villains of Hollywood movies. Ronan has read many research articles in this area. The old American audience also likes to see the movie hacking his own government.


    This kind of mentality is actually universal. The domestic film is blacked out by the local government, and the audience loves it.


    The horror film he wrote has basically the same setting and theme plot as the previous "Human Removal Project", but in order to raise money from Arabs, there must be an important role for Arabs or Arabs.


    A family of four as the protagonist? Ronan stopped thinking, which was obviously inappropriate.


    Although this project is mainly used to defraud money...no, it is for financing, but he also wants to try to produce it. If four Arabs are the protagonists, let alone enter the theater, it is estimated that the publishing company will not touch it.


    It¡¯s not twenty years later, when a minority transgender person plus a supporter of gay, bisexual and feminist movements can walk sideways in the entertainment industry.


    And it''s too fake to let the Arabs be the protagonists.


    In case you meet someone who knows a little bit about Hollywood, look at the four Arabs as the protagonists, and the diorama will immediately wear it.


    Even though the main purpose of this project is financing, the initial operation has to go in a real direction.


    Ronan soon had an idea, how about letting an Arab character appear as a savior?


    The neighbors of this family are Arabs, and the male host is not very friendly to the neighbors. When the killing night was about to end, the Arab neighbors saved the Yankees.


    Arabia saves old beauty.


    Ronan determined the basic settings of the Arab character, which will be developed in the script writing.


    In his previous life, he worked as a producer on some small projects, and he is no stranger to script writing, and little Anderson has outstanding abilities in this area, and what he lacks most is experience.


    In the beginning, Ronan wrote very slowly. After finishing the outline and setting up the skeleton, adding things to the template is much faster.


    This film has very few characters and limited scenes. It is a relatively simple type of script writing.


    However, he only slept for six hours a day, and it took him a week to write the first draft of only 80 pages.


    The first draft was a bit rough. Ronan did not plan to do more detailed processing after a simple revision.


    Time does not allow him to drag on.


    The most recent bank loan expires immediately and cannot be repaid on time. It will face huge troubles. Judith of the bank calls every week, which is annoying.


    Maybe the bank will draw capital in advance, which is even more troublesome.


    Although Xinxian Pictures, the publisher of "Jedi Bingsheng", did not urge the copyright share, it could not delay it for too long.


    The Nasdaq stock market is still going up.


    A sum of money must be obtained as soon as possible.


    A new week has arrived. Ronan and Blockbuster signed a copyright transfer agreement, received $150,000, and convened a staff meeting again in the office.


    "Say good news first."


    Ronan first calmed people''s hearts, "Maybe you also know that the transfer fee of 150,000 US dollars for "Jedi Fengsheng" arrived this morning. Before the bank loan expires, there will be no problem with salary."


    Hearing this, George Clint said immediately: "We will tide over the difficulties together, and we will definitely get through it!"


    Mary and Robert Lee did not speak, but they were much more relaxed.


    When they reach their age, salary means too much, such as repaying loans, raising a family, and so on.


    Singles with chicken blood and chicken soup are basically useless for people of this age.


    Ronan turned to the topic and asked: "George, have you contacted friends in the media industry?"


    "Contacted." George¡¯s face was full of pleats. "I met more than a dozen friends this week, including three entertainment reporters from "Variety", "Los Angeles Times" and "Hollywood Reporter," as long as we can afford it. Page fee, most people are willing to help us publish relevant news, but the page..."


    "The layout doesn''t matter, the third or even the fourth edition is acceptable." Ronan wanted media coverage of the new project.


    "Los Angeles Times" is one of the three major newspapers in the United States. "Variety" and "Hollywood Reporter" are the two major newspapers in the entertainment industry. It is difficult for ordinary small movie projects to buy pages even if they spend money.


    Ronan pondered slightly, and then said to George: "Keep in touch with them, especially "Variety", "Los Angeles Times" and "Hollywood Reporter." I will hold a press conference for the new project soon."


    "The new project..." George was about to ask, Ronan raised his hand to interrupt, "I''ll talk about the new project later."


    He looked at Robert Lee: "Have you contacted the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority?"


    Robert Lee put a bag of papers on Ronan¡¯s desk and said, ¡°My friend had contact with a director of the office. He was mainly responsible for investigating the feasibility of investment in the cultural and entertainment industry... Well, how do you say it? He had a very bad impression of Hollywood and hated it a bit, saying that Hollywood was an accomplice of the Jewish people in smearing the Arab world.


    "Inspect the cultural and entertainment industry?" Ronan caught the point.


    "Well, including the movie." Robert said, "However, that person did not go well. You know, Arabs are never seen in the circle."


    Ronan nodded slightly. This situation is not surprising. It is too exaggerated to say that Hollywood is controlled by Jews, but the influence of Jewish power on Hollywood is indeed great.


    The image of Arabs in Hollywood movies can be imagined.


    For example, "True Lies" filmed by James Cameron, which once triggered collective protests in the Arab world, and almost no Arab countries imported this film.


    But what about Hollywood and the American media? No one cares, how dark or how dark.


    Of course, the Arabs have a bit more black material.


    Ronan quickly looked at the information on Abu Dhabi collected by Robert Lee through various channels. The UAE is relatively open compared to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia prohibits public screening of movies. Ordinary Saudis want to watch movies in theaters, but they are flying. To the UAE.


    This ensures that the UAE people have a certain knowledge of movies.


    But limited to the distance and the degree of information dissemination, the Emirati are relatively familiar with Hollywood movies, but very strange to the operation of Hollywood.


    Not only the UAE, Hollywood in the 1990s covered most countries with a veil.


    Ronan put down the information and said, "Robert, can your friend make an appointment with the person in charge?"


    Robert Lee thought for a while and said, "He said that that person will attend the Twentieth Century Fox Appreciation Party this weekend."


    "Is the invitation easy to handle?" Ronan asked.


    "Leave it to me," Robert said.


    Ronan took out three copies of the script titled "Human Removal Project", pushed it to the front of the desk, and said, "This is the script of the new project, you all have a look."


    waited for the three of them to pick up the script. He grabbed his messy hair and said: "Our next job is to build momentum for this new project. I will file with the Producers League according to the formal procedures. Mary..."


    Ronan looked at the middle-aged woman: "Next week, there will be a press conference. You will contact the venue and put it at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. George, you are responsible for contacting the media reporters. I will prepare public relations fees and a batch of gifts for you. Regardless of the major newspapers and tabloids, even if you spend money to hire paparazzi, you must ensure that fifty reporters are present!"


    It is easy to do things with money and gifts, George Clint immediately said: "No problem. UU reading "


    Ronan said to Robert again: "On behalf of Shahai Entertainment, you have sent invitations to Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, poke tabloid reporters, and try to catch the heat of "Titanic"."


    George Clint shook the script and suggested: "Send some invitations to stars who may appear in horror movies. This will make it easier to have topical hype."


    Ronan agreed, thinking about it and said, "Send invitations to Jamie Lee Curtis, Drew Barrymore, Johnny Depp, and George Clooney."


    "Their agent won''t pay any attention at all." Robert Lee is also an old man in the movie circle: "I don''t even bother to refuse."


    Ronan squeezed his chin: "It''s better to ignore it. Robert, remember to send out an official invitation."


    Robert replied, "I see." He closed the script and said, "Is this script suitable? The setting is really interesting, but the Arabs..."


    Mary and George had similar thoughts and looked at Ronan at the same time.


    The script was questioned, instead of rushing to say that it was wonderful, Ronan didn''t care, and said directly: "Don''t forget, we are going to raise money from the Arabs. When we get the money..."


    Robert immediately understood: "As long as the investment is made, how to change the script, we have the final say."


    "Hurry up and do it." Ronan shouted to Mary, "You hire a small team and let them make posters and shots based on the script, and make them as beautiful and beautiful as possible."


    Mary nodded: "I''ll get in touch now."


    Ronan pointed at the messy hair: "Help recommend a stylist."


    The age of twenty is too convincing, and young Anderson has made himself too haggard. He must make himself look like a successful and mature producer.

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    On Saturday night, the Regent Hotel was brightly lit and crowded with celebrities.


    Twentieth Century Fox called a banquet in the name of "Titanic", and the two circles of culture and entertainment responded.


    "over there."


    Passing between the two groups of people, Robert Lee gestured to the front left with his eyes: "The person opposite Leonardo is Saleh Zayed. When my friend saw him, I took a long look."


    Ronan nodded, handed the cup in his hand to Robert, and walked towards another small circle near Leonardo.


    It¡¯s not the best choice to find the past directly. The banquet has just begun, and sometimes it¡¯s time to find the right opportunity.


    There were four or five people in the circle where Saleh Zayed was. Ronan quickly observed that the center point of the circle was undoubtedly the popular Leonardo DiCaprio, and Saleh Zayed De Yin was ostracized.


    The circle he went to was very close to Leonardo, and five or six people were talking around Kate Winslet.


    Putting high and trampling on low is the most basic survival rule of Hollywood.


    Luo walked south and glanced at Saleh Zayed. This Arab was not very old, and he seemed to be around twenty-five years old.


    Robert''s friend got some information about him.


    Saleh graduated from Cambridge University last summer with a double master''s degree. He is one of the deputy directors of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in the United States. He is a typical student.


    But he is sitting in his current position. It has nothing to do with Xueba, but because of the name Zayed.


    In Western terms, Saleh Zayed is a member of the royal family of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.


    Of course, there are dozens of princes in Abu Dhabi, and he is not a big deal for now.


    Robert found a place with no one, asked for a glass of champagne, and watched Ronan while drinking. Perhaps the failure of the previous project was too painful. Recently, this young man has changed a lot. His arrogance and pride have disappeared, and his work has become more Be organized.


    Will this financing plan succeed?


    For this, Robert is not confident enough, maybe Ronan can''t even handle the Arab.


    If you fail, you should consider retreating. He has been with Shahai Entertainment until now, and he can also explain to the dead old Anderson.


    Arabs...Hey, Robert shook his head. The Arabs have a bad impression of Hollywood and are not good at dealing with them.


    Approaching the small circle where Kate Winslet was, Ronan straightened his bow tie, and pushed up the flat glasses, dark suit and gold flat glasses, which made him a little more mature.


    Taking advantage of the two people leaving, Ronan took a few steps and came to Kate Winslet with a smile on his face and proactively extended his right hand: "Hello, Miss Winslet, congratulations on your nomination for best actress. ."


    In the Oscar nominations announced not long ago, Rou Si was among them, but Jack fell far behind.


    "Thank you." Kate Winslet shook his hand lightly.


    Ronan was about to say a few more words, Leonardo heard a strange voice.


    "Are there movies in the Arab world?"


    Leonardo¡¯s voice was arrogant and sarcasm: "Can I see the movie in Abu Dhabi?"


    There was a burst of laughter around.


    Kate Winslet looked over there, Ronan turned his head and looked over.


    A middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses answered, "There is a desert of civilization."


    Saleh-Zayed argued for reasons: "The UAE is a free, civilized and open country with hundreds of theaters."


    Leonardo spread his hands and smiled and asked the people on both sides: "Which of you have heard of UAE movies? Who can name an UAE movie?"


    Saleh was about to speak again, but Leonardo said first: "You said the name of the UAE movie opened our eyes."


    People on both sides responded to Leonardo''s words.


    Ronan shook his head slightly. Leonardo is in full swing and is now the darling in the eyes of the media and producers.


    As for the Arab world, let alone now, even if it is ten years later, in the eyes of most Hollywood practitioners, it still does not belong to the civilized world.


    Leonardo is now young and vigorous. Not long ago, he publicly announced that he would not participate in this year¡¯s Oscars, and said that this was a way to avoid grabbing the Oscars.


    Ronan remembered that in some reports he had read in his previous life, he mentioned how James Cameron privately commented on Leonardo of this period, an arrogant and spoiled kid.


    Looking at the current situation, James Cameron is right.


    "What is this?" Someone shook his head and left: "The Arabs want to break into Hollywood, wishful thinking!"


    Saleh was fairly calm, and said: "The UAE''s film industry is taking off..."


    "That is to say, it is now the desert of film civilization!" Leonardo is domineering.


    He is not at all like the kind uncle who was fat and I was fat.


    "This is absolutely wrong!"


    Ronan first refuted Leonardo, and then walked into the circle, saying: "The UAE has a very open film policy. It has always introduced Hollywood blockbusters and Indian Bollywood songs and dances, and the theaters are almost full."


    Leonardo, Saleh and others immediately looked at Ronan.


    Ronan smiled politely, and then said: "The film industry has a difficult start. Hollywood has also started from scratch. It has developed for nearly a hundred years before it has its present situation."


    Hearing this rebuttal, Leonardo couldn''t help frowning, and seemed unhappy.


    Saleh first nodded to Ronan, and then said: "In order to promote the development of the film industry, Abu Dhabi is actively engaged in international cooperation and is also willing to cooperate with Hollywood."


    "Ha..." Leonardo laughed, not too lazy to talk to Saleh, but said to Ronan: "I remember who you are, you are the prodigal!"


    Kate Winsletra gave Leonardo a hand, as if to remind him not to talk nonsense.


    Ronan saw that the friendship between these two people will last for a long time. Even now, he remembers Kate Winslet¡¯s confession to Leonardo: I¡¯m glad I can stand here and tell you how much I am. Love you, I have loved you for 13 years. I love you with all my heart, really.


    This is a confession of friendship.


    Maybe Ruth kept Jack in her heart, but Jack was obviously not good at this.


    Leonardo didn''t care at all, and said to everyone around him: "Everyone, let me introduce you. This is Ronan Anderson. You may have heard of his father, John Anderson."


    "John Anderson of Shahai Entertainment?" someone answered.


    Regarding Ronan¡¯s rebuttal, Leonardo was very upset, and continued: ¡°When I made "Growing Troubles", John was an associate producer on the crew and very capable. It took ten years for John to develop The company was defeated overnight."


    The middle-aged man with black-rimmed glasses leaned into Leon Ando¡¯s ear and seemed to be whispering, but it happened that he could be heard by people around him: "Leo, haven¡¯t you heard? That prodigal son is preparing to make a new movie. Up."


    Ronan didn''t refute, his eyes drifted from Saleh secretly, and he called out in his heart to let the mockery come more intense.


    These taunts are all assists.


    Knowing that Leonardo is domineering at this stage, why does he jump out to refute?


    Leonardo smiled brightly, handsomely, and said something unpleasant: "Not everyone has self-knowledge."


    Kate Winslet pulled Leonardo another hand, Leonardo smiled and left with her, muttering as he walked: "Kate, this prodigal son will not give me face! This kind of person, I will meet once. ..."


    "Don''t say a few words." Kate Winslet interrupted him.


    Other people quickly dispersed.


    There are only two people left here, Ronan and Saleh.


    "Hello." Saleh took two steps forward and said to Ronan: "Thank you for being fair to me."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s okay, I''m just telling the truth."


    Saleh said seriously: "They are too much."


    "It''s nothing, I am often ridiculed." Ronan smiled bitterly: "I am a Hollywood alien in their eyes."


    He shook his head: "These people, one by one, claim to be noble, but they don''t even have the most basic respect."


    "It''s okay." Saleh used Ronan''s words, "I have gotten used to it recently."


    Ronan deliberately glanced at Saleh, then lowered his voice and said: "If you want to mix with Hollywood, you really have to adapt. The Jews have the right to speak in this circle."


    Saleh felt the same way: "Yes. I have been in Los Angeles for two months, and all I heard are ridicules and attacks." He smiled embarrassedly: "You are different from them."


    Ronan appeared to be particularly sincere: "This is the case in this circle. Under the intentional promotion of certain forces, whether it is works or reality, they lack a fair stand for you."


    "Hmm." Saleh felt that this young man was worthy of friendship and introduced himself: "I am Saleh Zayed, from Abu Dhabi."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "My name is Ronan, Ronan Anderson. The owner of a small film company and a new producer."


    The two exchanged a few words, and because they had just stood in the same camp, they quickly became acquainted with each other.


    After chatting for a while, Saleh remembered Leonardo''s words and asked: "Listening to them, you seem to have some trouble?"


    Ronan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I messed up a movie and lost a lot of money, so they all said I was a prodigal. Seeing the difficulties in the new project I was preparing, all kinds of cynicism."


    Saleh asked concerned: "Difficult?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "It''s no big deal, those Jewish vampires dislike..." He scratched his hair: "Look at me, talking nonsense again."


    "You are telling the truth." Saleh is sure that this guy is really an alien. The Hollywood practitioners I met before, one by one, can''t wait to put their faces on the jews'' ass.


    "I can''t look down on those Jews." Ronan was angrily: "Selling badly all day long. If you get a bargain, you still sell well. It seems that the whole world owes them."


    Saleh felt the same way: "It''s true."


    Ronan shook his head, helplessly: "In Hollywood, I have to compromise. They control distribution and publicity. It is too easy to discredit a person."


    From start to finish, more than 99% of him are telling the truth: "There are also vampires who control a lot of money. Like my new project, I can only stare at me if I don''t give loans. "

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    After drinking a glass of champagne, Robert was surprised to find that Ronan had a chat with the Arab talking and laughing, and seemed to have a very happy chat.


    "It seems that I underestimated Ronan." He muttered.


    Then, he saw Ronan leaving the banquet hall with the Arabs.


    Robert stared at the entrance of the banquet hall with interest: "Ronan has grown up."


    Maybe this time I can really get investment from the Arabs.


    In the quiet corner of the lounge in the hotel lobby, Saleh asked for two glasses of water, put one in front of Ronan, and asked, "You owe a bank loan and you offended the Jews. The probability of getting a loan is very low."


    Ronan¡¯s words definitely stand up to verification, but he adds a lot of dissatisfaction to the Jews.


    Jews are very powerful in Hollywood, but Hollywood doesn¡¯t like Jews, but these people don¡¯t like Arabs either.


    "I am going to give up looking for investment in China." Ronan was very frank, "There is a broader world overseas, and Germans have always liked cooperating with Hollywood."


    He hammered the table lightly: "When the new project launch conference is finished next week, I will go to Germany to find investment."


    "Good luck." Saleh raised the cup and asked curiously: "You want to have a press conference? What is the new movie about? Is it convenient to say?"


    Ronan groaned a little, and said, "Well...I can''t tell you too much." He laughed: "I wrote the script, and the key role is you Arabs."


    Saleh tentatively asked: "Isn''t he a villain?"


    "No!" Ronan shook his head, "The character setting is probably like this..."


    He briefly talked about the Arab family as the main supporting role.


    "It seems to be different from the Arab characters in traditional Hollywood movies," Saleh said.


    Ronan said directly: "In fact, the point I want to express is very simple. Americans are good and bad, blacks are good and bad, Jews are good and bad, and Arabs are also good and bad."


    "Yes! That''s too true!" Saleh first agreed, and then said, "Why doesn''t Hollywood understand such a simple truth?"


    Ronan shook his head: "It''s not that I don''t understand, it''s that I just turned a blind eye." He turned his head quickly, thinking while saying: "So, there needs to be such a movie to wake up the audience. Just like black sports, as long as a small gap can be opened, There is a day to reverse the inherent cognition."


    He spread his hands out: "Aren''t people in the world all the same? There are good people and bad people."


    Saleh was even more curious about this film and asked: "You want to hold a press conference? Can I go and see it?"


    This is also his own job. He is ambitious, otherwise he would not use it in Los Angeles at all. He could go back to Abu Dhabi and eat and die.


    "Of course." Ronan said the time and place: "Welcome!"


    He has been thinking about how to invite Saleh to the press conference. It would be better for Saleh to take the initiative.


    On this point about Hollywood smearing Arabs, the two had enough topics in common and talked for nearly an hour.


    Ronan never mentioned that he was planning to find Arab investments, and Saleh never said his identity and work.


    However, under Ronan¡¯s unobtrusive guidance, the two talked very happily, chatting very speculatively. When leaving, Saleh specifically asked for his mobile phone number and told Ronan to keep it for him at the press conference. Locations.


    Getting into Robert''s car, Ronan breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed his face vigorously. Fortunately, he was a business elite in his previous life.


    "Was it all right?" Robert asked.


    Ronan nodded: "It''s okay."


    In the next few days, he was very busy, reviewing the sub-shots and posters produced by the hired team, formulating the framework of the shooting plan, finalizing the gifts for the press conference, personally calling the media reporters, and going to the producer alliance to do "Human "Clearance Plan" project report, preparation of speeches at press conferences, looking for lawyers to make and modify financing contract templates, etc.


    Even, he went to the directors¡¯ union to issue job postings, and posted job advertisements for behind-the-scenes personnel through the media.


    If you want to use this project to get money, all the preliminary work must be done as real.


    During ¡¡¡¡, Saleh met him several times, and the two had a very happy conversation.


    Saleh has no friends in Los Angeles, and his cultural and entertainment investment investigations are very difficult. Under Ronan¡¯s intentional targeting, the friendship quickly warmed up, and even Saleh wanted to see a specific story, so he responded.


    After Ronan repeatedly urged him not to spread the word, he sent Saleh an electronic version of the script. After reading it, Saleh called specifically and almost said Ronan was an old friend of the UAE.


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    On the first Wednesday of February, due to temporary delays, when Saleh came to the news room of the Hilton Hotel, the hall was already full of reporters.


    He first went to say hello to Ronan, without too much interruption, received a set of promotional materials, and found a place to sit down.


    There were a lot of reporters in the lobby. Saleh watched for a special meeting. There were nearly 100 reporters with tag tags, and there were more than a dozen photographers with cameras alone.


    Not far away, there was a reporter from the Los Angeles Times.


    It seems that this project has a big impact on the media.


    Saleh has not been idle these days, and has collected some information about Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment. Shahai Entertainment is not large in scale, but is an old company that has been established for more than ten years.


    Ronan Anderson is indeed facing financial difficulties, and financial institutions with profound Jewish influence will not give him loans at all.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s only two loans in the past are also very demanding mortgage loans with only 70% of the real value.


    Frankly speaking, he really hopes that this project will have a broad impact. After reading the script, the scene in which Arabs become American saviors is really comfortable.


    Opening the promotional materials in his hand, Saleh took a serious look. Whether it was a poster or a drawing, it was quite elaborate.


    Although there are not many scene drawings, the comprehensive design all shows Shahai Entertainment''s investment and determination in this project.


    Unlike the cannon-shaped Leonardo, Ronan Anderson is obviously a workman.


    "In this press conference, we invested nearly 20,000 US dollars."


    In the lounge at the back of the press room, Mary watched Roger finishing his clothes and said, "Is it to act a scene for that Arab?"


    Ronan put his fingers up and shook: "This scene is not for someone, but for everyone."


    In case the Arabs can''t get through here, he is still going to fool Ah San and the like, anyway, the identity of the savior is changed.


    Robert Lee came over at this time and said, "Salih¡¯s main job in Los Angeles is to investigate the feasibility of investment in the cultural and entertainment industry. If he can take the initiative to support it, our work will be easier."


    There was a knock on the door, and George Clint pushed in and reminded: "It''s almost time."


    Ronan nodded slightly, put on the flat mirror, and said, "Let''s start."


    The reporters in the news hall suddenly quieted down, and Saleh saw Ronan step onto the speech stage and collect the materials. All of these have strong investigation value.


    Ronan on the stage began to speak, and the surrounding reporters were taking serious notes. After reading the script, Saleh could hear that Ronan was introducing some basic information about the project.


    Because of reading the script, the press conference was a bit boring. It was not until Ronan announced the investment amount of the project that he cheered up.


    "Shahai Entertainment will turn "Human Removal Project" into a mid-scale action thriller film with an initial budget of 10 million US dollars! The director is still looking for candidates, and the actors have already asked Jamie Lee Curtis and Drew -Barrymore, Johnny Depp, and George Clooney send out invitations..."


    Salih has heard of all these people.


    Jamie Lee Curtis has played the heroine of "True Lies"; Drew Barrymore is a famous child star; Johnny Depp seems to play the Scissorhands; George Clooney is a little stranger, I vaguely remember acting as a doctor.


    He doesn¡¯t know much about Hollywood, UU reading www.uukanshu. Com must be the star who can remember the name. Ronan is planning to make a big move.


    No wonder the financing.


    10 million dollars, even he can''t get it out.


    The reporter''s question session began. A reporter specifically asked about funding: "Mr. Anderson, your company suffered a serious loss in the last movie. Do you still have funds?"


    "There are indeed difficulties." Ronan''s words reached Saleh: "We are facing a certain funding gap, but I am confident that it can be solved through financing."


    US$10 million is his choice after careful consideration, which is higher than the investment in the previous movie, but not much higher.


    Saleh frowned slightly and began to think, so that he didn''t even listen to the following questions.


    You can¡¯t make a movie without money. Such a project that tends to Arabs will inevitably die without money.


    Thinking of the Arab anti-killing and salvation in the script, Saleh felt that this movie was best shot.


    I have been in Los Angeles for nearly three months and have not made any results. I am responsible for investigating the cultural and entertainment industry. Because of the rejection of the Jewish men in Hollywood, no progress has been made.


    Maybe this can be used as a breakthrough?


    Since you choose to do something, you must make some achievements for people to see, otherwise, what is the difference with those guys in Abu Dhabi who eat and wait to die?


    Regrettably, there is no money in hand and no decision-making power for large sums of money.


    Saleh is responsible for investigating, not deciding on investment.


    Hollywood movies have a wide range of influences, and when it comes to the image of Arabs, he dare not make a hasty decision.


    The press conference was over and the reporters left quickly. Saleh found Ronan and decided to have a good talk with this guy who liked him.

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    In the lounge, Saleh showed his identity. Ronan and the others had already performed a preview. They were a little surprised at first, and then surprised.


    Everything is natural.


    Saleh asked directly: "Ronan, did you consider looking for investment in the Arab world in the past?"


    Ronan was not hypocritical, and asked with surprise: "You represent the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority?" He looked at Saleh: "Do you want to invest in my film?"


    Saleh shook his head quickly: "No, no, the amount is too high, I don''t have such a big power. But I can recommend you to Abu Dhabi, in the name of the Investment Authority."


    "Really?" Ronan nodded when he saw Saleh, and said, "It''s great that you are willing to help. It solved my biggest problem."


    Saleh said with a smile: "You are welcome, your movie is speaking for Arabs."


    "Thank you." Ronan is very sincere.


    Saleh waved his hand: "I can only recommend, whether I can impress people in Abu Dhabi to invest, I don''t guarantee. Ronan, you better have a plan."


    Ronan quickly stood up and looked for it, took out a plan from his briefcase and handed it to Saleh: "This is my plan for the trip to Germany."


    Saleh heard Ronan mentioned before that he was planning to go to Germany to look for investment. He took the document and opened it. Although he didn''t really understand it, he could see that it was a very complete plan.


    It is obvious that Ronan has done a lot of feasible work for this project.


    This young man seems to be really reliable.


    Ronan said at this time: "My father has worked with Germans before, so I am going to borrow my previous connections to organize a film investment fundraising meeting in Germany."


    Whether it is this plan or everything before it, Saleh can feel Ronan''s effort in this project.


    Compared with those brothers in Abu Dhabi who are eating and waiting to die, Ronan Anderson is really a man with a career.


    "How about this plan?" Ronan asked.


    Saleh returned the plan and said vaguely: "It''s okay."


    Ronan asked again: "Is it feasible to move to Abu Dhabi?"


    Saleh thought for a while, and said: "It should be no problem. The Investment Bureau can assist you. However, some details about diet and other aspects need to be changed."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan nodded and said, "We will respect the customs of the Arab brothers."


    If I can get investment, I can go there and change my fast.


    Saleh confessed something more and left the hotel soon.


    The press conference ended. After returning to the company, Ronan once again held a brief meeting to mobilize the whole company.


    Mary will assist Saleh to go through the formalities from tomorrow. George stares at the media and Robert prepares all the necessary materials.


    Although I have heard that the oil tycoons don¡¯t take money seriously, and use Saleh, a young son of the royal family, to lead the way, Ronan didn¡¯t care about it at all. If he wants people to spend money and invest, he must do his best. Until dripping water leaks.


    What he prepared is indeed a scam, but the movie project is real.


    All the preliminary work is extremely real.


    The company¡¯s various certificates, tax payment records, films taken in the past, certificates of members of the producer alliance, relevant reports that have appeared in the media, etc., Luo Nan has made corresponding preparations.


    The next day, when the media reports came out, he bought some newspapers and periodicals with relevant reports.


    Although the Los Angeles Times has only a fist-sized report, the name of one of the three major newspapers in the United States is still very bluffing.


    Even if the scale of the report is not big, it has some effect. The most intuitive thing is that more than a dozen agents have delivered director and actor resumes to Shahai Entertainment.


    Some people called and asked about the recruitment of behind-the-scenes positions.


    Ronan certainly won''t hire directors and behind-the-scenes team now, everything has to wait after the trip to Abu Dhabi is over.


    When it comes to investment, the "Human Removal Plan" can be operated as planned; if it fails to attract investment, you must consider going to Asan or other methods.


    For more than a week, Ronan kept in touch with Saleh. Saleh visited Shahai Entertainment several times. He saw dozens of video films in the library and believed that this was a small but large A production company with a certain background, he obtained Ronan''s consent to send back to Abu Dhabi a large number of materials including the data of Shahai Entertainment and the script of the "Human Removal Project".


    Somewhat beyond Ronan¡¯s expectations, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority attaches great importance to it. Not only does it send a formal invitation letter, but it is also responsible for the air ticket, board and lodging expenses of Shahai Entertainment to Abu Dhab.


    This makes Ronan more than happy, playing drums a little bit, will he play too much?


    But thinking of the money in the hands of the Arabs, this worry disappeared immediately.


    Besides, this is not cheating money at all, he will really complete the "Human Removal Project" project.


    During this time, apart from preparing projects, Ronan was also not idle, learning more about the social and economic conditions, especially combining the memories in his mind, looking for some ways to assist in starting a business.


    It is very important for Shahai Entertainment to turn losses into profits using movie projects.


    There is a profitable company, which means that it is possible to enter the fund industry.


    Borrowing chicken to lay eggs is the norm in the film industry, and the film fund seems to have some operability.


    In this regard, he needs to further investigate and learn relevant knowledge.


    As for the importance of Abu Dhabi, Ronan can guess a little bit. In their eyes, the expenses of Shahai Entertainment are nothing at all. Now Abu Dhabi lacks reputation and influence, but does not lack money.


    How much did Abu Dhabi spend in the previous life to expand its influence? The cost of spending in the Premier League alone is astronomical.


    Hollywood has a worldwide influence, but the Arabs in Hollywood movies are basically badass.


    The Arabs probably want to change this.


    Ronan was more confident after receiving the invitation from Abu Dhabi.


    In previous lives, scammers were able to get money from Hollywood connoisseurs with a mouth and fake projects. A real project like the "Human Removal Project" has never understood the possibility of getting money from Hollywood Arabs. .


    More importantly, after attending the press conference, the comrades of the Leading Party were very active. Saleh had already called him and said that he would accompany Ronan to Abu Dhabi and assist him in preparing for the film investment promotion meeting.


    "I just graduated and I have too little work experience." Saleh said: "This can increase my practical experience."


    There is a local snake to help, Ronan of course will not refuse.


    The situation is very good. He did not relax. He specifically asked a lawyer familiar with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to make appropriate changes to the investment contract template.


    In addition, he prepared multiple plans.


    The worst result is nothing more than failing to attract investment and returning without success.


    Before departure, the materials prepared alone were filled with dozens of large boxes.


    Anyone who reads it will think that Ronan, the small team, is the real person doing things.


    Of course, the money was also spent like flowing water, and Shahai Entertainment¡¯s account was less than 60,000 US dollars.


    Ronan only took Mary and Robert Lee to Abu Dhabi, and deliberately left George Clint in Los Angeles, allowing him to operate at the same time with money and contacts, so that the "Human Removal Project" could show a face in the media from time to time. .


    In mid-February, accompanied by Comrade Saleh of the Leading Party, Ronan Anderson, a good friend of the UAE people, took an Emirates flight and arrived in Abu Dhabi.


    Abu Dhabi Investment Authority gave a warm welcome to this friendly Hollywood company.


    Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most famous cities in the UAE. Abu Dhabi in this era is already very beautiful.


    "This is an Arab country?"


    Sitting in the car, Mary was full of questions: "Is there such an advanced city in Arabia?"


    Ronan just whispered, "They are very rich."


    It''s not only that Abu Dhabi doesn''t know Hollywood, but Americans don''t know Abu Dhabi either.


    The image of Arabs in Hollywood movies may be driven by Jewish forces behind it, but it is also a common perception among Americans.


    The group of people stayed in the super five-star Emirates Hotel with the highest specifications in the local area. There were also media reporters taking pictures at the entrance of UU Reading .


    After the time difference, before Ronan went to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, a senior official of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority came to him accompanied by Saleh and discussed the next itinerary with him.


    So, with the help of Saleh and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment''s names frequently appeared in the media here, and there was someone to assist Ronan in preparing for film investment and fundraising meetings.


    Accompanying people from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to participate in several activities. After receiving two interviews, Ronan gradually recalled. To a certain extent, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is also using him.


    Pulling a Hollywood team, no matter whether the investment is successful or not, it is a great achievement.


    The Arab high-level struggle for power is equally fierce.


    Shahai Entertainment and Film Investment Fundraising Meeting soon became famous in Abu Dhabi.


    According to Saleh, the president of the UAE and the leader of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi privately asked about Hollywood investment.


    seems to be playing a bit.


    But now, Ronan can''t retreat, because the investment has not yet arrived.


    The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority assisted him in preparing for fundraising meetings and publicity, but never talked to him about investing in the "Human Removal Project".


    Ronan is not in a hurry, the hunter must be patient.


    And compared to the behemoth of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, he is more willing to fool those small and medium investors at fundraising meetings.


    , the subsequent troubles are smaller.


    If the Investment Bureau throws a few million dollars, he will not refuse.


    On February 25, 1998, a three-day film investment promotion conference kicked off at the Sheikh Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

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    After the investment conference started, Ronan held his mind and was not eager to talk about money. In the first two days, he introduced the basic situation of Hollywood, the history of Shahai Entertainment and the films produced, the negative images of Arabs in Hollywood movies, etc.


    Whether it is the information of Shahai Entertainment or the relevant information of the "Human Removal Project", they have been sent to everyone participating in the conference.


    The people of Abu Dhabi don''t take money seriously, nor can they treat them as fools. If you want people to invest, you must first win the trust of others.


    Ronan made a special understanding, and most of the participants were real businessmen, not the old hats.


    Compared with those closed Middle East countries, the UAE¡¯s policy is relatively open. Many people have access to the Western world, and many wealthy people are also doing import and export business in North America.


    Set aside a certain amount of time to allow potential investors to understand the situation of Shahai Entertainment in Los Angeles through their own channels.


    The investment club desperately pulls investment from the beginning, and the result may be counterproductive.


    Arabs have a lot of money, but they are not fools.


    I want to swindle money... No, investment, the highest level is that everything prepared can withstand verification and is true.


    On this basis, draw the pie appropriately.


    All the information provided by Ronan is true and credible, except for the budgeted cost of the Human Removal Project.


    In this era, Hollywood movies have a very large budgetary operating space, and many people in the industry can''t figure it out, let alone outsiders.


    In the first two days, Ronan was also watching carefully. Among the more than 100 people who came here, many were interested.


    Even some royal children from Abu Dhabi have come to the venue to see it.


    Even though human beings have an innate fear and rejection of things that they don¡¯t understand enough, under Ronan¡¯s careful calculations, there are many people who intend to invest.


    "Hassan, how is your friend in Los Angeles asking about it?"


    Two Arabs in white robes walked into the venue. The younger one lowered his voice and asked the big beard: "Is this project okay?"


    The beard glared at him and warned: "Don''t talk nonsense, Hussein! This is a project brought by the Investment Bureau."


    "It''s not that I don''t believe in the Investment Bureau." Hussein came to the exhibition area with many posters and said: "We are incomparable with the Investment Bureau. The money is all hard earned in business."


    Hassan took a copy of the Los Angeles Times from the showcase and gave Hussein: "This is one of the three major newspapers in the United States."


    Hussein looked at the report in the newspaper about the "Human Removal Project" and said, "I''ve read it all." He put down the newspaper, picked up a few posters and sketches and stuffed them to the entourage behind: "It''s beautifully done, child. They like it."


    Hassan also asked his entourage to take a few copies, and then said: "My trading partner helped me check. This company is located in Burbank, Los Angeles. It was established more than ten years ago. A press release was held at the Hilton Hotel not long ago. Yes, you can still see relevant reports in American newspapers and magazines...Well, there is a problem with Ronan-Anderson''s capital chain, otherwise it will not raise funds."


    Hussein lowered his voice: "No problem with the project?"


    Hasan stroked his beard: "From the information I got, this company is more reliable than the American export company I worked with."


    "Yes." Hussein put down his luggage, took a copy of Shahai Entertainment''s introduction, and said while looking at it: "The young man with glasses seems to be honest. In the previous two days, he introduced the basic situation of Hollywood. And the risk of investing in the film industry. People who cheat money will say that the film industry is risky? I have promised indiscriminately."


    Hassan pointed to a place in the conference hall: "I''m going to talk to him, are you going?"


    Hussein asked: "Have you decided to invest?"


    As he walked, Hassan said, "Let''s invest a small amount of money first, didn''t he say it? In the future, I want to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to prevent Shahai Entertainment''s movies from being affected by those **** Jewish funds! "


    Hussein followed: "American Jews have been discrediting us!" He remembered the script profile he had read, and said: "Hollywood is not all bastards, there are good people."


    Just as Ronan sent away a person who consulted and invested, he saw two people in white robes and turbans approaching.


    "Good morning." Ronan greeted with an Arabic he just learned.


    Hassan and Hussein both spoke English, greeted them and introduced themselves.


    Ronan helped Fuping optical glasses, with a sincere smile on his face: "Two gentlemen, please sit down."


    "I want to ask about investment." Hassan didn''t talk nonsense, and said directly: "What is the minimum investment limit you accept?"


    Ronan took several contract templates and placed them in front of Hassan and Hussein, and said: "You can look at the contract template, which was reviewed by lawyer Ibrahim of the Royal Abu Dhabi Law Firm. , The contract will also be filed with the Investment Bureau."


    That Saleh is definitely a competent leader and helped a lot.


    Hasan and Hussein both turned it over and it seemed that the contract had two styles of English and Arabic.


    "Shahai Entertainment was repelled by Jewish funds because of the script. We urgently need to invest." Ronan did not mind the difficulty and greatly increased the credibility of his words: "Shahai Entertainment launched $100,000. There are three investment quotas: US$300,000 and US$500,000. Of course, we can also accept higher investment, but I need to state in advance that no matter how high or low the investment is, we cannot rush into the production of the "Human Removal Project". We need Professional people do professional things."


    Hussein nodded: "It makes sense."


    Hassan also acquiesced that this young man has the honesty that is rarely seen in Yankees, and always speaks out some unpleasant things first.


    Projects hosted by people like ¡¡¡¡ are more reliable, right?


    "What about the rate of return?" A hint of shrewdness flashed in Hasan''s eyes.


    Ronan did not flicker all over the sky. The opposite was not the market folks, but the shrewd businessmen, who appropriately drew the cake: "In addition to the principal, there is a movie box office profit share equal to the investment ratio."


    "Not fixed income?" Hussein interjected.


    Ronan explained: "The higher the box office of this film in the future, the higher the share it will receive. Regardless of the box office, the original investment principal will be refunded after three years."


    Hassan touched his beard without speaking.


    Ronan pointed to the model contract: "These are all reflected in the contract. If there is a dispute, Abu Dhabi will be the place of contract performance."


    Hassan raised his eyebrows. This is full of sincerity. If anything happens, he can directly file a lawsuit in Abu Dhabi.


    Before coming to Abu Dhabi, Ronan had been learning about North American society. As long as he had enough funds, three years would be enough to do a lot of things.


    Especially the stock market, I roughly remember that the Nasdaq collapsed at the beginning of the new millennium. Naturally, the sooner it enters the market, the more profit it will gain.


    "The yield is not high." Hassan suddenly said.


    Ronan smiled and said: "The impact of a movie cannot be measured by monetary gain alone. The investors of this movie, their names and avatars will all appear in prominent positions in the ending subtitles, and this is also in the contract. Corresponding terms. In future movie releases, investors¡¯ names can spread throughout the United States and even wider regions. I believe this will also benefit your business."


    "Really?" Hussein was a little excited: "Can my children see me in the film?"


    Ronan said, "There is no doubt about this."


    Hussein looked at Hassan, who nodded slowly.


    "I invested 300,000 US dollars!" Hussain no longer hesitated.


    Hassan thought for a while, and said, "I also voted 300,000 dollars." He picked up the contract: "We need to get a lawyer to review."


    "Yes!" Ronan specifically asked Saleh to find the barrister of the Royal Lawyer. There will be no problems with the law. This project was originally true. He smiled and said, "You can take the contract back. Please leave your contact information."


    Hassan and Hussein took the corresponding $300,000 contract model and left their contact information. UU reading discussed some details with Ronan before leaving.


    Looking at the two people walking away, Ronan let out a sigh of relief. Hassan and Hussein are very cautious, but the investment may be very large.


    Those who are interested in investing will understand this in detail.


    "Ronan!" Saleh suddenly walked over, with a smile on his face: "Tell you good news."


    "What good news?" Ronan asked.


    Saleh came to him and said in a low voice: "One of my cousins, Mansour Zayed wants to talk to you alone."


    Mansour Zayed? Why does this name sound familiar?


    Ronan asked quickly: "Who is he?"


    "The real power figure in the Investment Bureau, currently concurrently serving as the Deputy Director of the President''s Office." Saleh emphasized: "He has the power to decide large investments!"


    Saleh asked Ronan to go quickly. If this investment can be achieved, it will not only open up Abu Dhabi¡¯s investment in the cultural and entertainment industry in the United States, but also allow him to get a lot of political achievements.


    He doesn''t want to be a royal kid who is waiting to die.


    Before leaving, Ronan found Mary and Robert, confessed a few words, and then asked: "How well?"


    "It''s going well!" Robert looked at Ronan with admiration. His voice was low, but he was uncontrollably excited: "I signed three investment intentions here, two orders of 100,000 US dollars. , An order of 300,000 US dollars."


    Mary took the conversation: "My side is almost the same, and the intended investment is close to 500,000 US dollars."


    "Okay!" Ronan exhorted: "Keep calm, this is just intention. It would be nice if half of it can be converted into investment."


    He glanced at Saleh who was waiting not far away: "You continue, I will go to see the boss of the Investment Bureau."

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    "This is Mr. Ronan Anderson, the president of Shahai Pictures."


    "This is my brother Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Director of the Office of the President of the UAE, and Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority."


    Under Saleh¡¯s introduction, Ronan shook hands with the Abu Dhabi boss.


    After introducing both parties, Saleh took the initiative to leave.


    There were only four people left in this magnificent meeting room. Ronan was seated alone, next to Abu Dhabi tycoon Mansour, and behind the tycoon stood two followers in their forties.


    Ronan''s head has been moving quickly since he saw Mansour. Before that, he felt that his name was familiar, and even more so after seeing the real person.


    This person is four or five years older than Saleh. He must have seen that typical Arab face.


    "Mr. Anderson." Mansour was very polite: "Welcome to Abu Dhabi."


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Thank you. Thank you Abu Dhabi for giving me this opportunity."


    A picture from memory appeared, isn¡¯t this man the Mansour chief of Manchester City¡¯s previous Premier League club? At that time, he was already a front-stage agent of the Abu Dhabi consortium, and it is said that the assets of the Abu Dhabi consortium exceeded one trillion US dollars.


    This is definitely a big guy.


    Not to mention the previous life, just the two current titles, you can be called a big brother.


    Ronan had never dealt with a character of this level. Suddenly he felt a little nervous and was able to climb to this level. Although the status of the royal family is very important, he must have good ability. It is definitely not easy for him to open his wallet obediently.


    Even if the response is not good, the previous efforts will be in vain.


    This is a crisis.


    But Ronan didn''t show it. His face was calm and natural. Isn''t the crisis an opportunity?


    If it is ten years later, if Arab funds invade the Western world, he will retreat with a few polite words, but now...


    After coming to Abu Dhabi, he had frequent contacts with people from the Investment Bureau, and he was able to perceive the mentality of these people. After completing the accumulation of oil funds, Abu Dhabi not only pursues investment and money, but also wants to establish a reputation around the world and expand its influence. .


    Once Mansour spent a huge amount of money in investing in the Premier League, it is estimated that he is a representative figure in this regard.


    If Mansurken invests, the funding problem will be solved.


    Although he was worried, the opportunity was presented in front of him, and he couldn''t let it go easily.


    Letting go may magnify the crisis countless times.


    After a few polite words from both sides, Mansour asked very directly: "Mr. Anderson, I heard that you just messed up a movie?"


    On the first day of the fundraising meeting, he went to the site to see it and obtained a lot of information. He also commissioned the investment bureau''s headquarters in the United States to conduct an on-site investigation of Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment.


    Although the results of the investigation have not been passed on for the time being, the performance of this Mr. Anderson and the information so detailed that even his tax records seem to be reassuring.


    "Yes." Ronan knew that he couldn''t hide it, so the truth to be told would definitely be truthful: "I raised six million dollars and made an action movie called "Jedi", but the box office in North America was only 800,000 US dollars. ."


    Mansour frowned slightly, and a fat man behind him interjected: "The first part failed, and the second part can you ensure success?"


    Their money was exchanged for oil, not from the wind.


    Ronan watched very carefully. Mansour couldn¡¯t speak directly to such impolite words, so he simply asked his subordinates to ask.


    "Many Hollywood directors and gold medal producers, like Spielberg and George Lucas, were unsuccessful in the first film." Ronan was not afraid to mention the past failures. "James Cameron, As for the director of "Titanic", his first film "Piranha" also ended disastrously."


    "James Cameron''s first film also failed?" Fatty didn''t seem to believe it.


    Ronan smiled: "It''s not a secret in Hollywood." He added: "I can''t compare to these amazing and talented characters, but "Life on the Jedi" was the first film I made, and I was impulsive. I was radical and made many mistakes. Failure made me fully aware of the mistakes and avoided making similar mistakes in the next project."


    Mansour laughed and changed the subject on his own initiative: "Listening to Saleh, have you encountered a lot of difficulties from the Jews?"


    Ronan smiled again, with a bitter smile, and said: "It''s nothing, non-Jewish forces in Hollywood, cough..."


    He deliberately looked at the two people behind Mansour.


    Mansour understood what he meant, and said, "Don''t worry, I promise with Al Nahyan''s family reputation that our words will not be spread."


    Actually, Ronan is not afraid of rumours. He can find a lot of reasons like slander from the Arabs. This was specially made for Mansour and attracted his attention.


    "You should have heard that the Jewish power in Hollywood is very large." Ronan turned his words to the mortal enemy of the Arabs, "There is even a tendency to vaguely control the entire Hollywood."


    Frankly speaking, he is not good for both senses, and even the Arabs are worse, but this is not the time for emotions.


    I once saw the words of a big Hollywood boss, it makes sense: Remember, don¡¯t use emotions, this is the entertainment industry, you lose if you are serious.


    This can be used both on who the Hollywood movie speaks for, and on the personal feelings in the circle.


    Mansour nodded: "Hollywood controlled by Jewish forces has been discrediting Arabs."


    Anyone who pays a little attention to Hollywood movies can see it.


    Ronan¡¯s words are still true: ¡°There are many people in Hollywood who do not like Jewish forces, but they are all suppressed and rejected by Jewish forces.¡±


    Think about Mel Gibson, a superstar plus Oscar for best director, how miserable it was later.


    Speaking of Jews, Mansour looked solemn, but he also knew that anti-Semitism in the United States had always existed.


    The conflict between the Arab world and the Jews is extremely acute, and most of the UAE army is used to defend Israel.


    "My father and I, as well as Shahai Entertainment, belong to the non-pro-Jewish forces in Hollywood." Ronan''s words are not mere rhetoric. The Anderson family has almost no contact with Jews: "The Anderson family has no Jewish blood, and has always been with The Jews kept their distance, made all the films, and never spoke good words for the Jews."


    Except for "Life in the Jedi," Shahai Entertainment produces typical B-level films of the Mill. This kind of film pays attention to simplicity, absurdity, violence and blood, and has never been mixed with national emotions and other things that easily arouse the audience''s disgust.


    Ronan began to slowly add to the verifiable truth: "From its establishment to the present, Shahai Entertainment has only obtained a total of US$2 million in loans from the investment capital of the film industry that is deeply influenced by the Jewish people, and all of it is asset mortgage. loan!"


    There was some dissatisfaction on his face: "My father is very capable, and limited by funds, he cannot expand Shahai Entertainment."


    Old Anderson¡¯s conservativeness, from Ronan¡¯s mouth, completely changed: "Many small companies founded at the same time as Shahai Entertainment have become medium-sized companies. What about Shahai Entertainment? Funding and distribution channels. All are restricted. Ten years later, it is still a small company and can only make video tapes and movies to maintain the immortality."


    "Where is your father?" Mansour asked.


    Ronan''s eyes reddened: "Died because of an accident."


    Mansour said quickly: "Sorry."


    "It''s okay." Ronan continued to add: "My father told me a long time ago that UU Reading is going to be a big sand sea entertainment and a big movie."


    He seems to be a super dutiful son: "That''s why I made "Jedi Live" on impulse, and I also wanted to fulfill my father''s wish."


    Mansour said with relief: "The future will definitely succeed."


    Ronan said bitterly: "If Hollywood is not a Hollywood controlled by Jewish forces, Shahai Entertainment is definitely not the current situation."


    He once again told the truth: "I applied to the Hollywood Producers League for the subsidy of the Film and Television Industry Allowance and Health Plan. Shahai Entertainment is a member of the Producers League and has to pay high membership fees every year. This plan was originally It is used to fund companies and producers who encounter difficulties within the alliance, but the voice of the producer alliance is in the hands of large companies."


    Continued with a small amount of admixture: "The top executives of large companies are basically Jewish. Shahai Entertainment and I refused to move closer to Jewish forces and were rejected."


    Mansour slowly nodded, and from Ronan''s words he thought of the situation in the Middle East, which is always the case for Jews.


    Suddenly, he felt a sense of the same enemy.


    Ronan added: "The bank refuses to lend, and the funding cannot be passed. I can only raise funds to save myself. No matter how difficult it is to raise funds, I will not sing praises for the Jews in the film."


    "That''s right." Mansour agreed: "When you encounter difficulties, bow your head to the Jews. The Jews will only become more arrogant and domineering."


    Ronan judged from Mansour¡¯s words and attitude that there was at least no fault.


    There is no way. The simplest way to win the favor of Arabs is to make a fuss on the Jews.


    "Mr. Anderson, I personally appreciate your attitude towards Arab characters in the script." Mansour changed the subject again: "Why not let Arabs be the protagonists?"

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    Let the Arabs be the protagonists?


    Ronan instantly mobilized twelve points of energy, is Mansour testing? Still have this idea?


    No matter what, he must give a reasonable explanation.


    Ronan tentatively asked: "Do you want to improve the image of Arabs through Hollywood movies?"


    "Hollywood movies are spread too wide, have a great influence, and are too unfriendly to Arabs." Mansour said slowly. "Last year I visited Paris and New York. There were many people in the two places protesting publicly, saying that we are terrorists. , Even the media ridiculed us."


    Ronan sighed lightly, and said, "They were all misled by someone with a heart."


    Mansour said: "Your Excellency is very annoyed. The UAE is an enlightened country and has the responsibility to improve the image of the Arab world."


    Ronan slowly nodded, "So you want Arabs to be protagonists and positive characters in Hollywood movies?"


    Mansour asked, "Jews can, why can''t Arabs?"


    As soon as he said this, Ronan immediately understood that Mansour was not a temptation, but he really had this idea.


    But in Hollywood movies, Jews can be the protagonists and Arabs can only be villains.


    If it is simply cheating money, Ronan can agree without hesitation, but he really wants to complete the "Human Removal Project" as the starting point for his career.


    Therefore, Arabs must not be the protagonist.


    Facing a figure of Mansour''s level, he can''t make random promises.


    Ronan thought a little, and said, "It''s not appropriate at this stage."


    He further explained: "The distribution channels of Hollywood films are controlled by the Jewish people. Such a film cannot enter the market at all, the audience cannot see it, and its influence is impossible to talk about."


    Mansour frowned slightly, as if considering Ronan''s words.


    Ronan''s brain turned quickly. From the conversation with Mansour, he analyzed the needs of the UAE gangster, and it is not difficult to draw a conclusion: Mansour is eager to get a name.


    This is actually a negotiation. How can we dispel Mansour¡¯s excessive demands while still taking advantage of his eagerness to seek fame?


    Negotiation is like playing chess. The negotiator will plan every bid and counter-offer, plan and move.


    Don''t negotiate against yourself, make the other party feel that his plan is outrageous and embarrassing, try to get the other party to accept the proposal without giving a counter-offer.


    Therefore, Ronan added: ¡°Hollywood is deeply influenced by Jewish forces and cannot be changed overnight. Too aggressive, it will inevitably lead to counterattacks. Such a film cannot be made for the public and it is meaningless to make it. After all, it is not filmed for yourself. Yes. I think it is necessary to open a gap first, and then slowly penetrate from point to surface, and formulate a long-term plan."


    Mansour is not a mindless person, and said, "It seems...something makes sense."


    At this moment, Ronan became an Arab fighter. ¡°How many years did it take for the Jews to reverse their image? They started doing this since the outbreak of World War II, using the sympathy caused by the Holocaust and the funds in their hands to make a fuss, and insisted on operating for decades. Penetration and propaganda have led to the current situation."


    Mansour slowly said, "Abu Dhabi is not short of money."


    Ronan then said: "But you lack support, lack of reputation and influence, and even lack a feasible plan."


    Mansour couldn''t help but think of the fragmented Arab world, the royal family members who were eating and waiting to die, and for the first time truly recognized Ronan, he couldn''t help asking: "Do you have any good suggestions?"


    "I don''t know much about politics." Ronan is still humble and honest, "but I do have some ideas about culture and sports."


    Mansour said quickly: "Please speak."


    Ronan¡¯s head has been running at high speed, combining information from his previous life, Mansour, saying: ¡°Film and television is the most influential entertainment industry in the world. It brings people not only laughter, but also subtly changes the values ??of the audience. You can Hollywood fostered its own power, formulated a long-term and effective plan to change the image of Arabs in film and television, and even cooperated with others to create a new industrial chain model to break the Jewish monopoly on traditional models."


    Ronan himself believed this. This is the highest state of Flicker.


    "Are there any more?" Mansour asked.


    "In today''s world, outside of the film and television industry, the influence of professional sports cannot be ignored." Ronan said of the path that Mansour had walked in his previous life. "If you want to expand your national influence, you can buy NFL or MLB teams. Build a championship team to enter the mainstream American class."


    He paused, and then said: "If you want to expand your influence in Europe, you can acquire the top teams in the five major leagues. Football is the world''s largest sport today, with an audience of billions of people. When you win the league Or when the Champions League wins, countless people will pay their respects."


    As soon as he said this, Mansour¡¯s eyes brightened. He was originally a sports enthusiast. He liked football and was good at equestrianism, but he never thought about running a football club.


    What the champion team needs most-money!


    Those who are rich may not be able to win the championship. Those who win the championship must be rich.


    The most in Abu Dhabi is money.


    Mansour''s two followers, one fat and one thin, looked at each other, and both saw surprise in each other''s eyes.


    This is simply tailor-made for Mansour, why didn''t I expect it?


    Mansour repeatedly nodded, thinking while saying, "This is a good suggestion, you can consider it."


    Ronan smiled humbly, "I''m just giving suggestions, as long as it helps you."


    Mansour finally said something quite agreeable: "I have benefited a lot, and your suggestion opened a door for me."


    Ronan said at the right moment: "My movie..."


    "You are a professional," Mansour said immediately, and then asked: "How much is the project funding gap?"


    Ronan said directly: "The project budget is 10 million U.S. dollars, and many people at the fundraising meeting are interested in investing, but it is difficult to say how much investment can be obtained in the end. I estimate that the funding gap is about 8 million U.S. dollars."


    Mansour thought a little, "I will seriously consider your project and hope we can reach a cooperation."


    "I hope to have this honor." Ronan said.


    Ronan knows very well that Mansour is still investigating this project, and the oil tycoons are not fools who just use money to hit people. However, judging from Mansour''s words, the chance of making a sum of money from him is still quite high.


    Mansour seemed to take it seriously and personally sent Ronan outside the meeting room. UU reading www.uuk£ánshu.com


    Just as Ronan was about to leave, an Arab hurried over and said something to Mansour¡¯s thin entourage in Arabic.


    Ronan faintly heard a pronunciation similar to Los Angeles, did not stop, and then left along the corridor, before turning into the elevator, looking back, the people in Mansour returned to the conference room.


    Los Angeles? Ronan whispered to himself, shouldn''t it be Mansour who sent someone to Los Angeles to learn about Shahai Entertainment?


    According to Mansour, he had been to the venue on the first day of the fundraising meeting. After reading the information, he might ask someone to collect relevant information in Los Angeles.


    Anyway, tens of millions of dollars is a big investment.


    No wonder the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has not discussed specific investment matters with him.


    Now that I think about it, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has done a lot of work. On the one hand, it assists Shahai Entertainment to show the friendly and enthusiasm of Arabs to Hollywood visitors; on the other hand, it does actual investigations before deciding whether to invest.


    Even if Shahai Entertainment raises funds from other people, as long as it does not leave Abu Dhabi, the situation is under the control of the Investment Bureau.


    With these conjectures, it must be false to say that he is not worried at all, but Ronan is still quite confident. At the beginning of the project planning, he never underestimated the Arabs, and all operations are real.


    Except for the very subjective views on Jews, all the information is true and credible.


    The elevator arrived, Ronan took the elevator downstairs, returned to the venue with high spirits, and continued to deal with those who intend to invest.


    Compared to Mansour, these people can only be considered as mosquitoes at best.


    But no matter how small a mosquito is, it is meat.


    In the conference room, Mansour opened a file bag and asked two attendants: "What do you think?"

 Chapter 11： Money this thing

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    In the conference room, Mansour opened the file bag and flipped through it quickly.


    Thin entourage took the lead and said: "This person Ronan-Anderson has a certain degree of sincerity. Although the two suggestions made are general and do not contain any specific content, it is extremely feasible to think about it."


    Mansour was still looking through the information, and said casually: "Continue."


    "Jews are extremely powerful in Hollywood. We can''t reverse the situation immediately, but Hollywood movies have become more and more influential, and we can''t let them continue to discredit." The thin entourage obviously thought carefully: "It is ideal to cultivate an agent. The way."


    He lowered his voice slightly: "Let the Americans bite the Americans."


    Mansour slowly tapped the armrest of the chair: "Can we break the Hollywood industry chain model controlled by the Jews?"


    The fat entourage suddenly answered, "It is very difficult. The six major Hollywood companies are almost monopolized, and there is almost no room for new forces to rise, and Ronan Anderson..."


    He has a different point of view from the thin entourage: "It¡¯s hard to say whether Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment have any problems."


    Mansour smiled and said, "There are really very few honest and reliable Americans."


    The thin follower glanced at the fat man and retorted: "I think Ronan Anderson is more reliable. We have all seen that Ronan Anderson''s information is not only about success, but even failure cases. Not to mention other things, just reminding us to use the sports industry to expand our influence is enough to prove our sincerity."


    The fat follower shook his head: "Just a few words."


    "Is it really a few words?" The thin entourage emphasized: "You and I have participated in organizing many sports events, and even went to Europe to watch heavyweight matches, but never thought of using professional sports clubs to make a fuss. Not Ronan Anderson¡¯s reminder, how long will it take us to think of this?"


    The fat man opened his mouth and couldn''t refute it. He is a football fan and even participated in the preparations for the Gulf Cup football match, but he never thought of using football to open up the situation.


    This gap in vision cannot be denied at all.


    "The acquisition of a top professional sports club is an excellent suggestion." Mansour set the tone in one sentence, "I will personally report to the president when I look back."


    The thin follower smiled, but the fat man still insisted, ¡°I think it¡¯s important to be cautious about Hollywood.¡±


    These two people are Mansour¡¯s most trusted confidantes. Mansour directly handed over the information in his hands to the two of them, saying: ¡°This is the information verified by the General Affairs Office of the Investment Bureau in the United States.¡±


    The thin man quickly flipped through the information in his hand, and said while flipping it: "Shahai Entertainment was established on August 1, 1987, registered in Delaware, with a registered capital of 300,000 US dollars, and is an official member of the Hollywood Producers League. The original legal representative was John Anderson, now Ronan Anderson. Since its establishment, the company has produced 36 films..."


    The fat entourage also looked through: "This is a ten-year tax record. This is a contract with Blockbuster to release a videotape. This is a copy of the "Human Removal Project" in the producer league. This includes the "Los Angeles Times" and " The media including Variety Show and The Hollywood Reporter reported on the "Human Removal Project". This is a photo of the project launch event, and this is an advertisement for the recruitment director and behind-the-scenes production team."


    Skinny entourage whispered: "Now there are reports on the "Human Removal Project" in the American media. Ronan Anderson has sent formal invitations to several star actors and wants to invite them to appear in this film."


    "Have those stars refused?" the fat man asked.


    "No." The thin man shook his head: "Those people haven''t responded yet. I guess I have to wait for Ronan Anderson to go back and talk?"


    The fat man fell silent.


    Item after survey, page after page of information, are exactly the same as Ronan Anderson''s at the fundraising meeting.


    "How is it?" Mansour asked again.


    The fat man was still silent, as if it was difficult to speak for a while.


    Thin entourage said directly: "The information we obtained from our investigation is basically the same as that provided by Ronan Anderson. This shows that Ronan Anderson''s fundraising in Abu Dhabi has considerable sincerity."


    Mansour asked the fat man: "Where are you?"


    The fat entourage thought for a while and said, "Ronan Anderson does have the sincerity of cooperation."


    Mansour stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the city outside, and slowly said: "We need to have our own voice in the film industry. Hollywood movies have the greatest influence in the world, but they are inherently Jewish or close to Jewish forces. Company will not cooperate with us."


    He seems to have made a decision: "Hollywood can''t give up. We take two steps! First, try to acquire a medium and large production company. Second, foster forces that tend to us."


    The fat and thin people immediately understood that their boss might have made corresponding considerations when Shahai Entertainment first arrived in Abu Dhabi.


    "The money invested in the "Human Removal Project" is nothing for us." Mansour looked solemnly: "Once it succeeds, the benefits will be significant."


    There must be risks in this investment. There is no risk-free commercial investment. Even oil has risen and fallen.


    Besides, from the data collected, Shahai Entertainment is not large in scale, but it is an established production company.


    The fat entourage suddenly suggested: "Should you buy Shahai Entertainment?"


    "No!" The thin man retorted: "For purely investing in movies, with the American company Shahai Entertainment as a front-screen cover, the pressure will be much less. If we directly buy Shahai Entertainment, it will undoubtedly show the Jewish forces Abu Dhabi''s determination to enter Hollywood. , It will be difficult to acquire medium and large production companies."


    Mansour nodded: "It makes sense. Ronan Anderson is right. Hollywood Jewish power is huge. As outsiders, we arouse their vigilance prematurely, which is not conducive to acquiring a medium and large company."


    He smiled: "If we can buy a medium-to-large company, then it will be enough to acquire Shahai Entertainment. If the acquisition does not go well, it will not be too late for us to increase our investment in Shahai Entertainment."


    Fat and thin people nodded and said yes, this is the safest way.


    Mansour said again: "You make a record and remind me to report to Hollywood and sports clubs when I meet the president next time." He Mosuo lowered his beard: "The investment in the "Human Removal Project"... is decided now. "


    The boss made a decision, and the fat man stopped expressing his opinion.


    Mansour tapped his finger and said, "Go to Ronan Anderson, I want to talk to him again."


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    At the venue, just as Ronan sent off an Arab, a staff member came over.


    Upon receiving Mansour¡¯s notice that he was going to see him again, Ronan immediately put down his business and rushed to the meeting room upstairs. At this time, Mansour saw him, and it was estimated that the investment in the "Human Removal Project" was completed.


    How much will Mansour invest?


    Ronan can hardly avoid guessing that if UU reading can have several million dollars, the next plan will be much easier.


    Money, of course, the more the better.


    With Mansour¡¯s force, hundreds of thousands of dollars would definitely not be available.


    However, accepting Mansour''s high investment means that this matter is really happening, and it is impossible to deal with it casually.


    The real idiot is someone who treats the bigwigs of the Arab world as idiots.


    Fortunately, he is not really cheating money, but "borrowing" for three years.


    "Hello, Ronan."


    As soon as he entered the meeting room, Mansour proactively greeted: "We meet again."


    "It''s a great honor." Ronan is still humble and sincere.


    Mansour greeted Ronan to sit down, without wasting time, and asked directly: "In the morning, you said there was a funding gap of 8 million U.S. dollars for the project?"


    "Yes."


    "That''s good." After Mansour made his decision, he showed the lavishness of the Arab rich: "Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invests 8 million US dollars in your project."


    Ronan was full of surprise: "This...this..." He didn''t seem to know what to say, he breathed slightly, and said, "This...great!"


    He glanced across Mansour¡¯s face like lightning, and deliberately said: ¡°In fact, it doesn¡¯t take that much. The fundraising committee can raise 3 million US dollars. Another 7 million US dollars is enough.¡±


    Mansour is more satisfied with Ronan. This young man is really good, different from the Americans he has known in the past: "All the extra money is invested in this project, and the film is as good as possible."


    Ronan thought for a while and replied: "Okay!"


    Mansour laughed: "By the way, I still have a few small requests."


    Ronan immediately increased his vigilance, knowing that it was not that simple.

 Chapter 12： glorious future

    Looking at Mansour next to him, Ronan smiled: "Please tell me."


    The money has not yet arrived. As long as the request is not excessive, you should come down first.


    Mansour slowly said: "There must be no content that praises Jews and defiles Arabs in the film."


    Ronan immediately answered: "Please rest assured, the Arabs will definitely save the Americans."


    Mansour nodded: "The film must have the name of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in a prominent position."


    "No problem." Ronan thought for a while, and said: "It''s the same as the logo of Shahai Entertainment, which is placed separately at the top of the film."


    Mansour has seen Hollywood movies and understood the meaning of these words: "Yes." He added: "You have to fight for the movie to be shown in theaters, not just to release videotapes."


    "Of course!" Ronan said seriously: "This is my goal and my father''s wish. If you want to expand Shahai Entertainment, large-scale cinema movies are a must."


    Mansour was quite satisfied, and said: "The last point, the release and screening of this film in the Arab world will be left to me."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    "Since there is no objection." Once Mansour made a decision, he acted vigorously, "We will sign this afternoon."


    For Ronan, the sooner the better is to sign the contract, but he controlled his inner ecstasy and desire, and said very calmly: "I need lawyer Ibrahim to be present. I am not very proficient in law."


    Of course, Mansour would not object to this kind of formal procedure, saying: "It should be." He said to the thin entourage: "Go get ready."


    Afterwards, he chatted with Ronan. The topic focused on the Western world¡¯s views on Arabs. Although Ronan is not proficient in social politics, he has some knowledge beyond this era. In addition, he continues to maintain a position that hates Jews. Chatting with Mansour was in full swing.


    At noon, Mansour also gave Ronan a special banquet.


    Nowadays, even many European investors don¡¯t know much about Hollywood¡¯s third-party guarantee system and the establishment of a separate company for a film with independent financial accounting, let alone the Arabs.


    Mansour didn''t mention it, and Ronan certainly wouldn''t be so stupid to take the initiative to speak.


    Even if the other party knows something, Ronan still has a way to deal with it. Let alone now, many independent films will not use third-party guarantees after ten years.


    Therefore, the Hollywood independent film circle is generally more chaotic than the mainstream business circle.


    The signing ceremony in the afternoon went smoothly. With the lawyer¡¯s endorsement, Ronan, on behalf of Shahai Entertainment, and Mansour on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, signed the three-year investment contract of the "Human Removal Plan".


    Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is responsible for investment, and Shahai Entertainment is responsible for project preparation and operation. After three years, it will return the principal and calculate the box office income.


    Ronan returned to the venue and it was close to the end of get off work time. There were basically no other people in the venue except Mary and Robert, and the ordinary staff provided by Abu Dhabi.


    "How is it?" Robert took Ronan to the quiet corner of the venue, "How can one go for a day?"


    Mary also looked at Ronan caringly: "Is it done?"


    Ronan sighed hard, clenched his fists and said: "I have officially signed an investment agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority this afternoon."


    Robert couldn¡¯t wait to ask: "How much do they invest?"


    The excitement and excitement on Ronan''s face flashed away, trying to keep calm, and said: "8 million dollars."


    "How much?" Mary poked her ears subconsciously, suspecting that she had heard her wrong.


    Robert couldn''t help his eyes widening: "8 million dollars?"


    Ronan pointed to the Arab staff in the venue, raised his fingers and made a silent gesture, Robert nodded quickly: "I understand! I understand!"


    Snapped--


    His excited hands trembled constantly, unable to grasp the file in his hand, and fell to the ground.


    Mary''s breathing became heavy and rapid, and she whispered: "God! God! Ronan, how did you do it! This is 8 million dollars!"


    "Okay, two people." Ronan was also very excited, but he was able to control it: "Calm down, the money will not arrive until tomorrow morning. We must keep calm."


    Robert turned around and faced the corner, lowering his voice as much as possible: "Ronan, you...Is this God possessed?"


    Ronan shrugged: "This is Arabia. God is not easy to use."


    Robert couldn''t help it anymore and laughed. In order not to laugh out loud and attract the attention of the Arabs, he could only bite the corner of his clothes, rub his teeth against the cloth, and made a strange sound.


    Mary couldn''t stand it anymore, and said, "I''ll go out and breathe."


    She walked out of the side door of the venue, came to a terrace, grabbed the balcony handrails hard, and made sure that all of this was true.


    In the beginning, she felt that Ronan''s self-help was not reliable, but Shahai Entertainment was about to go bankrupt, so she had to find a way to save herself. After all, she didn''t want to see old Anderson''s achievements finally come to nothing.


    Unexpectedly, Ronan experienced a fiasco and quickly matured and did not act rashly. Whether conducting social market surveys, contacting the media, or understanding the status of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, he did it before implementing the plan. That''s enough homework.


    Full preparation, plus a little bit of luck, made their fundraising plan go smoothly.


    After a press conference in Los Angeles, seeing the Arab, she thought it might raise millions of dollars. What happened in Abu Dhabi, she thought three or four million dollars was also possible.


    The results of it? Ronan made an investment of 8 million US dollars alone!


    "John, did you see it?"


    Unconsciously, two teardrops rolled from Mary''s face: "Ronan has grown up and matured, he will be an amazing genius."


    Mary was the first person to accompany old Anderson to start a business. She also watched Ronan grow up all the way, and she was very pleased at this moment.


    Packed up the key information and handed it to the Arabs for help. Ronan took Mary and Robert back to the hotel room. After a period of buffering, the two people calmed down a lot.


    I didn''t eat dinner outside because I wanted to talk about things, so I called Ronan''s room directly.


    Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau is really not short of money, but also enthusiastic enough to prepare Ronan a luxury suite at the presidential suite level, and is responsible for all expenses.


    Ronan drank half a glass of water and asked, "How much is the total intentional investment in the venue?"


    Mary just finished the calculation, glanced at the data, and said, "US$4.5 million."


    "Not bad." Ronan nodded slightly.


    With the investment of 8 million US dollars in front, this figure can no longer bring much excitement and excitement.


    Robert gradually calmed down and said: "These are just investment intentions, and the amount that can be signed in the end will be much less."


    Ronan squeezed his chin and thought for a while: "In this way, after tomorrow the investment bureau''s funds are in place, we will discuss with these potential investors. The investment bureau will invest 8 million US dollars. It is estimated that the media will report."


    Robert understands: "If the media doesn''t report it, we can also disclose some of it appropriately. Such information must be hidden from the interested people."


    "Yes." Ronan agreed.


    "How do I use this fund?" Mary asked concerned: "Is it all used for filming?"


    Ronan vaguely said: "I''ll talk about it after I return to Los Angeles. UU Reading "


    Robert took the words: "Get the money first, and the rest is easy to say." He changed his voice and suddenly said, "Ronan, shall we go to India again?"


    What is the one percent commission? This money is so easy to come by. It is much easier than hard work to earn money to support the family.


    Ronan is also a little excited, but he can control greed. Greed is good, but it needs to be moderate.


    "India is not going to go to India for now." He shook his finger: "With so much money, the Arabs might stare at us. Let''s go back to Los Angeles to run the "Human Removal Project" first, so we don''t want to be out of the question for now."


    Mary reminded: "Don''t forget, how much preparation have we made? Don''t underestimate other people."


    Robert is not a young man either. He sighed and said, "You are right."


    Ronan looked at Robert and Mary. Both of them have good self-control.


    That night, Ronan suffered from insomnia, which was a sequelae caused by 8 million dollars.


    Lying on a huge mattress, there were countless Franklins floating in front of him, feeling that he was surrounded by beauties with long legs and fierce women.


    The next day, the US$8 million investment was received smoothly, and the Abu Dhabi media also reported relevant news. Ronan and the three of them negotiated with the intended investors quite smoothly. Before they left Abu Dhabi, the planned investment of US$4.5 million , Actually reached 3 million US dollars.


    The first step of the plan succeeded.


    Ronan specially participated in the press conference of the Investment Bureau where he talked about friendship with Arabs and was hailed by the media as an American friend of Abu Dhabi.


    Then, he returned to Los Angeles with an investment of 11 million US dollars.


    When the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport, Ronan was really relieved, as if he saw a bright future beckoning.

 Chapter 13： On Tracks

    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, bursts of laughter rang out, and the dark clouds pressing on the head of this small production company seemed to disappear completely.


    "I should go to Abu Dhabi with you!"


    After listening to Robert Lee¡¯s extravagant description, George Clint sighed: "This experience is simply legendary! It can be used to make movies."


    Robert Lee nodded: "Yes, I still can''t believe it, it''s like a dream."


    Mary smiled and said, "I haven''t had a good night''s sleep since the fundraising meeting ended."


    George Clint took a sip from his water glass and said, "If I can get 11 million dollars in investment, I won''t sleep well either."


    Mary shook her head: "I and Robert have limited work."


    "That''s true." Robert Lee told the truth: "Of the 11 million dollars, Ronan negotiated $8.9 million."


    George Kling nodded characteristically: "We all underestimated Ronan." He sighed: "When I started with a dead horse as a living horse doctor, I didn''t expect Ronan''s plan to be successful, but also so successful. 11 million U.S. dollars, how long will it take for Shahai Entertainment to make so much money?"


    The other two people were silent, why didn''t they have such thoughts.


    Mary said softly, "Ronan has changed."


    "Hmm." George nodded.


    Robert took the conversation: "Ronan was originally a clever man and talented. Now, letting go of fantasy and impulse, he has become mature."


    George Clint smiled suddenly: "The failure of the previous project is not necessarily a bad thing. Shahai Entertainment may usher in a new era."


    The three laughed at the same time.


    A few minutes later, Ronan walked into the company and saw the three remaining employees talking and laughing. He put down his briefcase and asked, "So happy, what''s the matter, share it?"


    "Abu Dhabi''s knowledge." Mary responded.


    Ronan walked over: "A very beautiful city."


    "A city that makes people happy." Robert answered, "I will never forget it in my life."


    George Clint interjected: "I regret staying in Los Angeles."


    Ronan pulled a chair and sat with the three of them: "George, without your logistical support, we could not have succeeded."


    When they were in Abu Dhabi, some media in North America were always paying attention to the "Human Removal Project", and George Clint played an important role.


    Mary changed the subject at this time: "Ronan, you should buy a car. It''s a waste of time to crowd the bus every day."


    Little Anderson used to have a luxury Lincoln, which was later sold for salaries to company employees. Ronan came here and either took Mary''s car or squeezed the bus.


    "I''ll go back and buy one." Ronan patted his palms: "Okay, let''s talk about work."


    The three people immediately became serious. Before they knew it, they felt convinced by Ronan.


    Ronan quickly said: "This trip to Abu Dhabi, we have solved the financing problem, at least within three years, there is no need to worry about insufficient funds. Now, it is time to get the company back on track."


    Before arranging work, Ronan first fulfilled his promise: "This successful financing cannot be separated from your support. As I said before, you can get corresponding rewards for successful financing."


    Mary, George and Robert all laughed and looked very happy.


    Ronan knows very well that in this mature business society, even those who are loyal to the company will have certain material needs.


    Sometimes, saying a thousand words and ten thousand is not as effective as monetary rewards.


    Besides, at the beginning of the plan, he promised one percent reward for each person.


    He made an inspiring promise, and he must be honored. Ronan said directly: "The four of us, each of us has a bonus of $110,000!"


    George looked excited: "Now Lyle has nothing to say."


    Ronan knows that Lyle is George¡¯s wife and has always had a big opinion about him staying in Shahai for entertainment. George has four children and his life burden is quite heavy.


    People who are in middle age, many choices are often involuntary, and those who bear the burden of their families, how many trips do they dare to have fun and leave?


    Robert stated: "We create a new situation together!"


    Mary didn''t speak, the woman''s support for Ronan was beyond doubt.


    Without the assistance of these four people, Ronan would not be able to achieve the Abu Dhabi financing plan almost perfectly. Of course, the 11 million US dollars will not be all invested in movies, and they must be used for other purposes.


    Doing so is to completely tie the three people on the pirate boat.


    After gaining benefits, it is natural to bear corresponding risks.


    "Next, we will get the company back on track." Ronan turned to the topic: "We should also formally prepare to plan the "Human Removal Plan" project."


    Mary is more cautious: "We have accepted the investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and we need an explanation."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Robert, you are in charge of hiring people who are in urgent need of positions in the company. Robert, you are responsible for the official launch of the director and behind-the-scenes recruitment of the "Human Removal Project". Mary, you are responsible for the overall funding and daily administration , When the right person is recruited, you will be responsible for financial work."


    All three of them responded.


    Afterwards, Ronan discussed many details with them before returning to the office.


    Mary followed Ronan into the office.


    Close the office door, Mary asked, "How much do you plan to invest in the "Human Removal Project"?"


    Ronan needed Mary¡¯s cooperation and said directly: ¡°It will not exceed US$2 million, depending on which level of director and actors we can hire.¡± He simply said: ¡°I plan to use US$4 million for filming and loan repayment. "


    "What about other funds?" Mary felt that she had overestimated Ronan''s conscience.


    "Stock market." Ronan said slowly, "I am going to invest in the stock market."


    Mary said in surprise: "Ronan, this...this is crazy!" She reminded: "This is a violation of the contract and has already touched the law."


    Ronan gently shook his head: "The Arabs don''t know. The public production budget of "Human Removal Project" is 11 million U.S. dollars. The actual expenditure of Hollywood movies is a secret to the outside world, and even more to the Arabs."


    Mary was silent for an instant. There is no third-party guarantee or professional supervision. It is impossible for Arabs in the Middle East to control Shahai Entertainment.


    Actually, how many movies in Hollywood actually cost like publicly announced? There are too many tricks inside, there are too many to count, and the game of left hand to right hand is dazzling.


    "It doesn''t matter if the Arabs find out." Ronan had already made the worst assumptions: "The international lawsuit is very troublesome. UU Reading will just drag them with them. As long as they drag on for two years, none of this will be possible. There is another problem."


    "The stock is too risky." Mary still advised.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Is it risky to go to Abu Dhabi this time? We did it. I didn''t make an impulse investment. Will this money be invested in the film industry more risky than investing in the current stock market? Without sufficient funds, we cannot make Shahai Entertainment bigger."


    Thinking of the booming stock market, the high risks of the film industry, and the magical trip to Abu Dhabi, Mary finally nodded slowly: "Okay, I cooperate with you."


    She also suggested: "You''d better reserve a certain amount of money for the company''s daily expenses."


    Ronan nodded: "I know." He smiled: "We are about to prepare the "Human Removal Project". All the company''s expenses will be incorporated into the project."


    "This is also a way." Mary had no objection.


    Those small Hollywood companies that raise money to shoot independent films often do this kind of thing.


    Even, some independent filmmakers with no taste, as long as they have projects under their hands, the family''s expenses can be linked to the crew.


    Most of the mainstream commercial films in Hollywood are really well-regulated and well-regulated. The independent film circle is not only chaotic between men and women, but also chaotically in other aspects.


    The phone on Ronan''s desk rang, but it was Judith from the bank.


    "Mr. Anderson, the mortgage of Shahai Entertainment is still due in one month. If it is overdue..."


    Hearing this woman''s voice, Ronan frowned slightly and said directly: "Tomorrow I will go to the bank to handle the loan repayment, so be it."


    He cut off the phone directly and said to Mary: "You make preparations. Tomorrow we will go to the bank first, and then to Merrill Lynch¡¯s Los Angeles branch."

 Chapter 14： Difficulties in starting a business

    On Laurel Valley Boulevard in North Hollywood, Judith got busy as soon as he went to work. He first submitted the approval procedure for a loan, and then called several people whose loans were about to expire. The bank''s work seemed stable, all day long. Busy to death.


    What''s more terrible is that I deal with large sums of money every day, but I am extremely poor.


    After making two dunning calls, Judith frowned slightly when he saw the names of Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson.


    Under normal circumstances, the loan has not expired and there is no need to dunning, but in special circumstances, the bank can also issue a dunning notice according to the remarks of the contract, or even draw money in advance.


    Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson''s repayment ability? Judith couldn''t help shaking his head. It is estimated that both will go bankrupt soon.


    Fortunately, what was signed was a mortgage loan, and the loan amount was only 70% of the value of the collateral.


    Regardless of the property, or the copyright of Shahai Entertainment''s films, they are all considered good assets.


    This loan should not turn into a bad debt.


    By the way, Ronan Anderson said he would come over today to repay? Shahai Entertainment hasn''t produced any film recently, and even the employees are almost gone. What will Ronan Anderson pay?


    Should the bank take away the copyright of the film and the apartment in advance?


    Five minutes later, Judith saw Ronan and was a little surprised. When we met last time, the young man had bird''s nest-like hair and his face was decadent, like a tramp on the street.


    now what? Ronan Anderson''s hair is neat and tidy, his face is piercing, and an Armani suit sets off his stalwart figure. The flat glasses on his face block the sharp eyes and add a touch of maturity.


    This is a handsome guy at all!


    Judith''s eyes were completely attracted by Ronan, so much so that he ignored the woman in her forties.


    "Hello, Miss Judith." Ronan greeted him politely.


    "Uh..." Judith quickly retracted his gaze, "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan casually said: "I''ll deal with Shahai Entertainment and my personal loan repayment."


    Judith was even more surprised: "Do you want to repay in advance?"


    Ronan didn''t talk to her, pulled out the chair and sat down, and said, "I will pay off the two loans together with the interest up to today."


    Judith was stunned, this was completely different from what she knew.


    "Can''t it?" Ronan said formulaically, "I remember the contract allows early repayment."


    Judith quickly came back to his senses: "Ah, yes, you can repay in advance." She couldn''t help being curious: "You...have you raised money?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Of course, how can I repay the loan without money?"


    Judith stabilized his mind, discarded the surprise caused by the accident, and tentatively asked: "Where did you raise the funds?"


    Ronan said lightly: "Don''t worry, the source of funds is completely legal. The others are trade secrets, I can''t tell you." He glanced at Mary: "You can handle the loan with Miss Judith."


    After nearly an hour, Mary has completed all the formalities, and Ronan is ready to leave.


    He took the initiative to stretch out his right hand and shook Judith: "I hope I won''t receive your dunning notice in the future."


    Judith put on a professional smile: "I hope so too."


    Ronan took Mary out of the reception room, but did not leave the bank and went straight into the elevator.


    "No problem, right?" He asked in a low voice.


    Mary replied immediately: "No problem."


    Ronan pressed the elevator button: "Let''s go to the credit officer."


    After a busy morning, Judith received a message from a colleague that Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, who had just repaid the loan, approached the credit officer and applied for a $3 million mortgage.


    "How is this possible?" Judith couldn''t believe it.


    My colleague said, "How could it not be possible? Ronan Anderson repaid the loan early, with good credit, and also proved the ability to repay the loan. Re-financing is fully in line with the procedures."


    Judith shook his head: "I didn''t mean that. He only paid back today."


    The colleague came over and said in a low voice: "I asked the director¡¯s assistant. Ronan Anderson showed the director a certificate of tens of millions of dollars from Bank of America, and continued to use the movie rights and real estate as collateral, and the director approved the loan. The rest is just going through the process."


    Judith was completely stunned: "Ten million dollars?"


    "Yes." The colleague sighed and patted Judith lightly on the shoulder: "You have lost a major customer, otherwise the loan will be cut..."


    At this point, my colleague couldn''t help shaking his head.


    Judith bit his lip, Shahai Entertainment has always been her client.


    "Am I wrong about Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment?" she murmured.


    Leaving the bank, Ronan went to the Los Angeles branch of Merrill Lynch to finalize a stockbroker with high creditworthiness and sign an agency agreement.


    He does not need the other party to give advice, as long as the broker buys and sells as required.


    Stock brokerage commission implements a flexible mechanism. The higher the invested capital, the greater the transaction volume, and the lower the commission ratio.


    Ronan¡¯s goals are mainly two-Yahoo and Cisco.


    Before investing, he did a detailed investigation. Yahoo opened at $64 in February, with a peak of $74 that month.


    After Cisco re-issued shares last year, its stock price was only $5, and it has now risen to nearly $14.


    There is no doubt that these two stocks are very popular stocks, and all kinds of good news are endless.


    Ronan didn¡¯t specialize in stocks in his previous life. He just remembers some big-ticket goods. When Cisco was at its peak, it seemed to have been on the top of the world¡¯s market value. Yahoo didn¡¯t do much, but in the end it flourished. .


    When exactly did it crash? It must be after 2000, but how long has it been strong after 2000? Ronan didn''t even know.


    This determines that he cannot manipulate every stock. He can only allow the stockbroker to take in two stocks one after another, and then leave the cabin before 2000 when the market was relatively stable.


    After 2000, the risk factor has doubled. It is estimated that there will be no shortage of bigwigs who are staring at the industry and outsiders. Turbulence may cause huge changes.


    Ronan plans to put the US$6 million raised in Abu Dhabi and US$3 million in bank loans into the stock market as soon as possible in the form of company and personal accounts.


    An additional US$1 million was left as emergency funds.


    Unfortunately, with his qualifications and conditions, it is temporarily unable to establish a fund, otherwise investment will be more convenient.


    Stock market pending orders, 9 million US dollars of funds entered the market one after another in batches, unable to generate too many waves.


    "Mr. Anderson."


    Before leaving the Merrill Lynch evidence, the stockbroker shook hands with Ronan, "Your needs are our pursuit."


    Ronan was very polite, and said with a smile: "You are welcome, I hope this is a pleasant cooperation, Scott."


    The stockbroker named Scott shook his hand vigorously: "I have just transferred to Los Angeles from Pennsylvania. It is my honor to meet a customer like you and serve you."


    Ronan nodded, just said, "Happy cooperation."


    It is undeniable that money can change too many things in the world. When he came to Merrill Lynch, he just said roughly the amount of investment, and he received the highest standard treatment.


    Scott smiled and said, "Happy cooperation."


    such a large customer, it is easy to meet one.


    Leaving Merrill Lynch, UU Reading Ronan asked Mary to return to the company first, and he went to the car market to buy a brand new Cadillac. After returning to the company, he checked the work log and determined the next step. .


    We must promptly recruit the director of "Human Removal Project". After having the director, we should match the corresponding behind-the-scenes team and even the main actors.


    The script needs to be revised. The previous first version of the script looks good, but it is more for the investment of the Arabs and does not fully meet the shooting requirements.


    He can modify the script himself, and he can also refer to the director''s opinions appropriately after the director is recruited.


    Oh, there is also a blog writing plan. This can be suppressed for the time being.


    Then there is the network of connections. At present, the main business is movies, and the connections are very important in Hollywood. Although old Anderson is conservative, his connections are handled well and he has some reputation in the industry.


    However, young Anderson was young and energetic, thinking that ability and talent could break through all obstacles, and from taking over Shahai Entertainment, he almost threw away the old Anderson''s personal network.


    These are not only to be picked up again, but also to be further expanded.


    How to expand network in Hollywood? The most basic way is to frequently participate in banquets and parties.


    Many banquets and parties are filled with investors, producers, directors, actors and agents. The initial intentions of some projects are often initially established in communication.


    Ronan gave Mary another notice and asked her to find a suitable industry party.


    A clear plan was made. It was almost nine o''clock in the evening when Ronan got off work, and he returned to the apartment and took another three hours to revise the script of the "Human Removal Project".


    It''s difficult to start a business and PepsiCo.


    Even if you are born again, even if you have the advantage of foresight, hard work and dedication are necessary.

 Chapter 15： Very annoying

    "Bought so many books?"


    In the office, seeing Ronan coming in with a large stack of books, Mary hurriedly stepped forward to help: "Become this haggard again?"


    Ronan''s hair is messy, and he wore two large dark circles under his eyes.


    "There is too much work to be done recently." He doesn''t care much. It is normal to work hard in the entrepreneurial stage. He enters the office, puts the book on the table, and takes over Mary''s hand, and says: "Revised last night Script, forget the time."


    The company has just gotten back on track these days, and there is too much work to do. The script modification can only be done at night.


    Mary made him a cup of coffee and flipped through the books: "Are you studying?"


    These are all professional books in the industry, from law to film production to script creation, and a few of them are collections of successful cases.


    Ronan nodded: "After the last failure, I realized that my ability is much worse."


    Foresight is the advantage, and his own ability is the foundation. The former affects his upper limit in the future, while the latter can directly set the lower limit.


    I want to run a film company and be a successful producer. Memories are far from enough.


    Ronan has decided to pick up the textbooks from many years in his previous life and learn to strengthen his professional knowledge.


    Although he worked as a small producer on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it is completely different from Hollywood.


    In the past week, he only slept for about six hours a day, read books and revised scripts at night, and dealt with the company''s affairs during the day, occasionally being a little free, and would continue to enrich himself.


    Like entertainment laws and industry regulations, these are not well-known. As a producer and production company owner, you must always have a clear understanding.


    For example, the screenwriters¡¯ union, if you don¡¯t know about it, you will never know that this is the industry union with the highest barriers to entry in Hollywood.


    If you want to join the screenwriters union, you need to appear in the cast and crew list of at least 24 crews within three years of the application, including the experience of signing a contract with the company and undertaking creative work, or the experience of selling written works.


    In other words, even if he is a screenwriter of a publicly screened film, he is not eligible to join the screenwriters union.


    In addition to normal study and work, Ronan also picked up the network of relationships that Little Anderson dismissed, and has gone to visit old Anderson¡¯s friends and business partners in the afternoon for three consecutive days.


    Yesterday, he went to visit Robert Shay when he went to knot the Red Line Films'' rake on the TV and video copyright of "Jedi".


    It doesn¡¯t hurt to have more contacts.


    Little Anderson didn''t know it.


    There is no doubt that Hollywood is a very talented circle, but as a newcomer, it is a bit whimsical to want to get air every second with talent and talent.


    Ronan knows very well that countless geniuses have died on the road to entrepreneurship.


    "Aren''t you looking for a suitable party?" Mary put an invitation letter on her desk: "This is a high-end banquet organized by DreamWorks. It is said that many celebrities in the entertainment and fashion circles will attend. Get it, this ticket is as high as $3,000."


    Ronan picked up the invitation letter and looked at it. There was a signature of David Geffen on it, and immediately said: "This money goes to the "Human Removal Project" account."


    Three thousand dollars of tickets are really expensive, and the tickets for this year¡¯s Oscar night party are only five thousand dollars.


    There are certain qualifications to buy such tickets, not everyone can buy them.


    Anyway, there are Arabs paying the bill, Ronan doesn''t feel distressed.


    This morning, Ronan was not idle. He interviewed six applicants for the company, reviewed a preliminary financial expenditure of the "Human Removal Plan" formulated by Mary, and watched the "California Entertainment Act." ".


    In the afternoon, he temporarily put aside his work and talked with the three directors who came to apply for the job.


    These three directors are not members of the directors¡¯ union. Direct contact with the production company to find a job is not in line with industry regulations, but the independent film circle has a lot of chaos, and this issue is not a problem at all.


    It is a pity that these three have no qualifications and no relevant work experience.


    Strictly speaking, I have only filmed experimental videos at school, and I have never even contacted MV shooting.


    Since the project "Human Removal Project" was operated, Ronan certainly wanted to succeed, so he directly rejected the three.


    Ronan didn''t have much experience in the first place, and the filming experience in his previous life can be used only limited. If you find a director with no experience, 90% of the film will hit the street.


    This is definitely not a script for a popular movie in the past life, and then a director can make it.


    Ronan needs to learn to enrich himself and accumulate experience. Finding a better director will undoubtedly increase the chances of project success.


    He thinks the most ideal candidate is David Fincher, but he can only think about it, after all, the real budget of the project does not even have US$2 million.


    This is actually a paradox. Directors with a little bit of successful qualifications are not cheap to ask; cheap directors have hardly proven themselves.


    The job advertisements issued by Shahai Entertainment have worked to some extent. In addition to self-recommended candidates, several small brokerage companies have sent over their directors, actors and other positions.


    Ronan paid special attention to the director and the actors. The actors have a few familiar names, but the director does not have any.


    In Hollywood, good directors are a scarce resource than good actors.


    In the next few days, Ronan met with five more directors, and the situation was similar to the previous three.


    It is not that Ronan has been contacted by the agents of second and third line directors, but when he saw their offer, Ronan stopped considering it.


    Like the directors and actors quotations provided by several medium and large agencies, they are higher than the real budget of the entire project.


    Inside the circle, there are certain situations that can be faintly felt without telling them. After Ronan continuously rejected multiple intentional offers, this project quickly disappeared from the vision of medium and large brokerage companies.


    What Shahai Entertainment is really making progress is the recruitment of ordinary employees. After a few days of interview, Ronan has finalized several new employees.


    The weekend came soon. Ronan asked the stylist recommended by Mary to make a new haircut, and came to the Hilton Beverly Hills Hotel in a refreshing manner.


    This banquet was called in the name of DreamWorks. Even outside the hotel, you can see some famous people.


    As soon as Ronan entered the hotel lobby, he met Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.


    Because of the distance, I vaguely heard that Kate Winslet let Leonardo go first, she was waiting for someone.


    Then, Leonardo left directly.


    The purpose of Ronan''s participation in the banquet is to expand the social circle. He doesn''t ask for anything else. First, he is familiar with some people. Personal connections are also very important in Hollywood.


    "Good evening, Miss Winslet." He came directly to the shredded meat and greeted politely, "We meet again."


    Kate Winslet shook hands with Ronan and responded politely: "Hello, it''s nice to see you again."


    Hearing this, Ronan immediately understood that Kate Winslet had forgotten who he was.


    Ronan did not show any unhappiness, and said, "This is Ronan Anderson. We met at the Twentieth Century Fox Appreciation Cocktail Party."


    "Yes, I remember." Kate Winslet remembered who this handsome handsome guy was, and said with an affectionate smile: "Call me Kate. Can I call you Ronan?"


    Unlike the role she plays, the British actress appears very educated, at least on the surface. UU reading


    "Of course." Ronan said with a smile: "Kate, I am your loyal fan."


    Kate Winslet''s gaze crossed Ronan and looked behind. Ronan was very conscious and immediately said, "I''m going to the banquet hall, and I will talk again when I have time."


    "Okay." Kate Winslet responded with the same smile.


    This person gave her a good impression. Not only was she outstanding, she was also very witty.


    Ronan walked past Kate Winslet and glanced back. A strong man with a beard had already walked up to Kate Winslet, and Kate Winslet took the initiative to hold his hand.


    This is not a courteous arm, but fingers interlocking!


    The banquet is considered a public occasion. This gesture undoubtedly shows that the strong man is at least Kate Winslet''s boyfriend.


    "I said, keep your distance from Leonardo!" The voice from the man was quite annoyed, "Do you think there are not enough scandals between you?"


    Kate Winslet seemed a little helpless: "Leo comes over to say hello, I always have to say a few words to him?"


    Ronan quietly slowed down, this gossip aroused his interest to some extent, and it is not difficult to judge from these two sentences that the pork is actually in a weak position.


    The man became even more annoyed: "I don''t like that greasy noodle boy! Very annoying!"


    Kate Winslet¡¯s voice is a little soft: "Jim, we are all engaged."


    "If he harass you again, I will make him look good!" The man''s words didn''t seem to be joking: "I will let him know how powerful English men are!"


    Kate Winslet persuaded a few more tactfully, and the man snorted heavily and stopped talking.


    Ronan glanced again, shook his head and entered the corridor leading to the banquet hall.

 Chapter 16： Netflix

    Entering the banquet hall, Ronan immediately saw the Big Three of DreamWorks, and hurriedly went over to say hello to David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg, although these three had a few polite words. , But it is difficult to remember him as an unknown person.


    Coming out of the circle of the Big Three, he didn''t hide, instead he tried his best to do everything, and he kept talking with people.


    Ronan talked to a production director of Warner Bros. about the "Harry Potter" series they got last year, and talked to the Japanese executives of Sony Columbia about the upcoming "Godzilla". The deputy director of distribution of Meng Pictures had a drink, asked the executives of Miramax about the integration of the copyright of "Lord of the Rings", and asked William Morris''s agent to inquire about the pay of the next third-tier stars...


    A large number of people surrounded the Big Three, expressing their admiration.


    Ronan didn''t go there anymore, but just watched the outside for a while. The Big Three were ambitious and wanted to break the near-monopoly of the six Hollywoods. Unfortunately, this road simply didn''t work.


    The most important thing is the issuance and industrial chain, especially the former.


    DreamWorks has established a relatively complete distribution mechanism in North America, but is unable to do anything in the face of a broader overseas market. The overseas distribution of its films can only be done by the six major companies, plus some other factors. It ended sadly.


    The biggest cake in the traditional publishing industry has been firmly held by the six major companies. It is too difficult to break this situation.


    The DreamWorks model doesn''t work.


    Ronan was very sure of this, fighting against the enemy who had the advantage of the right time and place, and the chance of winning was extremely low.


    If you want to break the situation of the Big Six companies, you can only find other ways.


    If one day, Shahai Entertainment faces this situation, what should it do?


    I don''t know why, this thought flashed through Ronan''s head, and it spread uncontrollably.


    With the current situation of Shahai Entertainment, this is an unreachable goal, even a fantasy.


    But who has no illusions?


    Ronan shook his head. At this stage, I can only think about it. For the time being, it is better to be pragmatic.


    "Good evening." Someone greeted him next to him.


    "Good evening." Ronan responded immediately.


    This man was in his thirties. He had a simple face and looked at him with a sense of relief. He held the wine glass and gestured to Ronan. Ronan did not take the wine, and simply nodded in greeting.


    A waiter passed by. Roger ordered a glass of wine, raised a gesture to the man, and took a sip.


    "Are you Mr. Anderson?" The man spoke up.


    Ronan looked at the other''s honest face. If this person followed to Abu Dhabi, he felt that he would be able to invest another 10 million US dollars.


    "This is Ronan Anderson." He said softly.


    The man introduced himself: "Edward Buck, the broker of Moore''s Brokerage Company."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "It''s nice to meet you."


    Edward Buck smiled honestly: "I read the newspaper a few days ago. Mr. Anderson''s company is hiring directors and actors?"


    Came here tonight, mainly to look for opportunities, but for an ordinary broker, it is a bit difficult to sell unknown customers to big projects.


    had already sought a good position for a certain client, but the unreliable guy made unreliable demands, causing the cooked duck to fly away.


    The unreliable guy is the most likely to succeed under his hand.


    can only look for opportunities again.


    In this case, spread the net as wide as possible, maybe you can catch fish.


    Ronan could guess the purpose of this agent, and simply asked: "Does your company have suitable candidates?"


    Edward Buck did not answer. Instead, he pointed to a place where there were relatively few people in the banquet hall, and invited: "Where are we going to talk?"


    Ronan nodded: "Okay."


    The two came to the large banquet hall near the terrace. There were not many people nearby. There were only five or six people in a circle. There was a man in the middle who was talking about something. It sounded like he was pulling investment or selling something.


    Edward said: "I have read newspaper reports on Shahai Entertainment and the "Human Removal Project". It seems that Shahai Entertainment has financial difficulties?"


    Ronan no longer cares about the other side, and replied: "Your news is out of date, I succeeded in financing, and Shahai Entertainment has sufficient funds."


    Hearing this, Edward''s honest face smiled even more honestly: "The "Human Removal Project" budget cost is really 11 million US dollars?"


    Ronan smiled, but did not answer.


    If there is a budget of 11 million US dollars, the threshold of Shahai Entertainment would have been broken by the entertainment agent.


    The broker is well-informed. Edwards has heard of some situations and has continuously rejected multiple intentional offers from brokerage companies. The budget cost of the "Human Removal Project" will definitely not be 11 million US dollars.


    This is good, the competition will be much smaller. His clients are in desperate need to direct movies, and to increase their resumes, the film pay is second.


    "There is a director among my clients, which may be suitable." Edward said in a low voice: "He has written scripts for "The Boy Next Door" and "Dragon and Tiger Boys", and has served as an assistant director and executive producer in three TV series. As a filmmaker, he has also directed several episodes of "X-Files", preparing to shift from TV series to film."


    Ronan nodded and directed "X-Files", which seems pretty good.


    In this era, TV dramas are far less compelling than movies. Even the famous Rachel is transforming into the film industry, and countless TV drama directors also want to enter the film industry.


    Ronan took out a business card and handed it to Edward: "Here is the company''s address and contact information. You can bring someone over at any time."


    Edward quickly put it away: "I will call you before I go."


    He made a few polite words with Ronan, and then left with a simple smile.


    This trip is also a bit rewarding. The resume of directing a few episodes of "X-Files" sounds good, and I will talk about it after the interview. Ronan was also preparing to leave at this time, but he heard what was said in the small circle next to him.


    The man who didn¡¯t know whether to promote sales or investment, seemed to be a little excited, and his voice was louder: ¡°Blockbuster¡¯s store leasing model is bound to become a thing of the past. They are slow to respond and lack the optimization and integration of video tape resources. Netflix¡¯s online online leasing business is just that. In the future, investing in Netflix means getting the future! Netflix has created a monthly fee system, where consumers can rent movies for unlimited times, and there is no delay in returning late fees. Netflix needs a certain amount of capital and needs a platform..."


    A black-haired man with glasses interrupted him suddenly: "Excuse me, how many paying customers does your company have? How many paying customers do you plan to develop next year? How many years can you go public?"


    "Netflix has just been established." The man said, "Our goal is the future..."


    The man with glasses shook his head and walked straight away.


    When Ronan was communicating just now, he heard someone introduce him, a certain senior executive of Disney''s investment department.


    Several other people also left afterwards.


    Obviously, the executives of these big companies are not very interested in what this person says.


    Ronan was very interested. He walked over to say hello and introduced himself: "Hello, Ronan-Anderson."


    The man looked here and nodded: "Hello, Reed Hastings." He noticed Ronan just now and asked directly: "Are you interested in my company?"


    Ronan said vaguely: "The pattern you said is very interesting."


    Reid Hastings took a look at Ronan: "Obviously, this model is very powerful. With the development of the Internet, my company can surpass Blockbuster."


    He has done Internet video operation in his previous life. How could Ronan not know the name of Netflix?


    glanced at Reed Hastings, he suddenly turned to look at the location of the Big Three in DreamWorks.


    "Can we talk?" Ronan asked.


    Reed Hastings did not answer, but asked, "Who are you?"


    Ronan understood what he meant and said, "I am the president of Shahai Entertainment."


    "I''ve heard of a small company that makes video tape movies." Reed Hastings is now engaged in film rentals and has a good understanding of companies in the Hollywood industry. He shook his head and said: "We have no need to talk."


    Ronan was a little surprised: "I can invest in your company."


    Reed Hastings said sincerely: "Thank you, really. I am very grateful for you to be optimistic about my company." He smiled apologetically: "I need more than funds, but also big companies. A big platform, your Shahai Entertainment can''t provide, and the combination of the weak and the weak makes no sense to Netflix."


    Ronan roughly understood what the other person was thinking. After all, he had read the detailed information of this person in his previous life. After a few years, Reed Hastings was desperate and contacted Blockbuster on the initiative to prepare to transfer the company to UU Reading . Sell ??to the enemy.


    For Reed Hastings, Blockbuster is the enemy. It is precisely because Blockbuster charges him late fees for video tape rentals that he has the idea of ??founding Netflix.


    Ronan tried a few more words, Reed Hastings was very stubborn and flatly refused.


    Indeed, Shahai Entertainment cannot provide Netflix with hard conditions such as the much-needed film source and platform.


    Investment sometimes chooses more than money.


    Ronan could not chase Hastings to invest, but Netflix broke into his field of vision just like that, giving him more ideas.


    Now is not the best time. His funds are entering the stock market and he cannot make a large investment for the time being.


    If I remember correctly, Netflix is ??now a start-up, and it can only be said to be a grass-roots team.


    Companies like Netflix are burning money in the early stage, and Hastings will not be able to survive within two years.


    Ronan watched Hastings leave, rubbed his chin lightly, and then focused on Netflix.


    This banquet has gained a lot, especially Netflix and Hastings.


    Luo wanted to walk along the side near the terrace to the south, and not far away, he suddenly saw Leonardo DiCaprio.


    Little plum puts on a delicate and handsome face, is pestering a blonde girl.


    This girl is wearing a goose-yellow short dress, long hair shawl, slender limbs, tall and well-proportioned body, and a delicate face with melancholy green eyes.


    Blonde, long legs, this is the best bite of the little plum.


    But the girl doesn''t seem to buy the little plum''s account. She is obviously a little impatient and even disgusted with her entanglement. .

 Chapter 17： Pry the corner

    With Leonardo¡¯s appearance, coupled with his surging reputation, it¡¯s not too easy to pick up girls.


    But there are always exceptions, no matter how big a celebrity is, there are women who cannot be hooked.


    The handsome Jack in the eyes of a woman may be the sissy man in the eyes of other women.


    Ronan looked at the woman, and he could be sure based on his feelings that this woman was not trying to fight, but really did not like Leonardo''s entanglement.


    The look of disgust is getting heavier.


    However, Leonardo obviously did not have this kind of consciousness. Now he is the leading actor at the 1.5 billion box office, like a peacock, can¡¯t wait to spread his feathers and show his gorgeous tail.


    Leonardo is now completely the same as ten years later.


    Ronan didn''t want to provoke this peacock man, the slender woman is very beautiful, but he is not interested in dramas like heroes saving beauty.


    But some things often come unexpectedly.


    Leonardo saw Ronan at a glance, and immediately remembered what Ronan had refuted in public last time.


    If it is placed one year before or two years after, Leonardo is at best unhappy, and now countless people are praising it, not to mention young people in their twenties, people in forty to fifty years may be looking for No direction.


    "Ronan Anderson!" Leonardo actually threw away the girl who hadn''t hooked her hands, stared at two copper bell-like eyes, and shot lightning shrewdly, "You are here!"


    Seeing this typical Leonardo-style angry expression, Ronan looked at his black suit, and suddenly a name appeared in his head-Black Cat Sheriff.


    "Good evening, Leo." Ronan looked familiar.


    The slender woman looked at Leonardo and then at Ronan, very surprised: Who is this man?


    Is he attractive? Just passing by, actually pulled Leonardo''s attention away from him.


    I remember the agent said that the men who can attract Leonardo are all terrorists at the level of James Cameron.


    The woman soon realized that she was thinking too much.


    Leonardo left behind the blond and long-legged beauty, stepped forward to Ronan and deliberately said: "I heard that your new film has a job advertisement?"


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Yes, I am looking for directors and actors."


    Leon Ando shook his head constantly: "You don''t want to give up old Anderson''s legacy?"


    "You don''t need to worry about this." Ronan said lightly.


    "Prodigal son!" Leonardo thought about the Arabs last time, and ridiculed again: "If you don''t have the ability, you can rest a little bit. If you think too much, you will die soon!"


    In his previous life, he was a fan of Xiao Lizi, but Ronan is very angry now, but there is nothing to do with Leonardo. He can''t really label him the black cat sergeant, right?


    This kind of formal banquet occasion, open hands, will be very troublesome in the future.


    Ronan suppressed the impulse in his heart, suddenly turned his head to look at the slender woman, and found that the slender woman was looking at him with interest.


    There were many people around who looked towards this side, and the sound of talking came faintly.


    Although he didn''t hear it very well, Ronan knew very well that what these people said was probably related to the prodigal son.


    Old Anderson is a senior practitioner in Hollywood, and he knows many people.


    Leonardo saw that Ronan was speechless, and his already swollen mentality became more swollen, and said, "Not everyone can make movies."


    Ronan treated Leonardo as transparent air, and ignored him at all. He walked two steps forward and left, and said to the slender woman: "Beautiful lady, good evening. Is it an honor to know your name?"


    The slender woman looked at him, her eyes suddenly bent, and there was an inexplicable smile at the corner of her mouth.


    Ronan saw in his eyes, the woman seemed to have guessed his intention.


    The slender woman was tired of Leonardo''s entanglement before. As long as her head is not very stupid, she should be able to guess his thoughts.


    "Ronan Anderson!"


    Leonando saw Ronan act his target in front of him, and he was instantly angry.


    "Carmen, Carmen Case." The woman is not stupid at all, nor does she care about Leonardo, "Are you Ronan Anderson?"


    Ronan completely when Leonardo does not exist: "Call me Ronan."


    "Good evening, Ronan." Carmen Cass also thought Leonardo was air.


    Ronan politely invited: "Carmen, shall we find a quiet place to chat?"


    Carmen Cass was bored with Leonardo''s previous entanglement and had nothing to do. After changing places several times, Leonardo sticks up again like a fly.


    She is in the fashion circle, she doesn''t develop in the film and television circle, and she doesn''t need to care too much about Leonardo''s ideas.


    "Okay." She accepted the invitation, which seemed like a good opportunity to get rid of the entanglement.


    Ronan made a gesture of please, and Carmen Cass took his arm and walked towards the rest area with a small round table in the banquet hall.


    Carmen Case is less than twenty years old. After all, he lacks interpersonal experience. He thinks it is a reasonable opportunity to get rid of Leonardo''s entanglement, but he didn''t see Leonardo''s face flushed.


    Leonardo''s eyes were bigger than the brass bell, and suddenly he couldn''t say a word.


    The woman I was chasing was soaked away in front of me by someone else, who was ridiculed by him before...


    Suddenly, he found that the eyes of the people around him all fell on him, and those eyes seemed to be taunting.


    Shame! For a moment, Leonardo felt ashamed to see people. The dignified 1.5 billion male protagonist was forced to pry into the corner by a prodigal son. How could he be in the world of picking up girls in the future? It is estimated that tonight will become a joke in the circle.


    He hurriedly lowered his head, walked along the side of the terrace, fixed his eyes on the pair of dogs and men, gritted his teeth, and passed them not far away.


    There is no longer the blonde with long legs, and Ruth.


    Ronan watched Leonardo walk towards Kate Winslet, who had just gotten rid of socializing, and asked curiously: "Leonardo is now a popular lover of girls, why don''t you like him?"


    Carmen-Cass smiled: "You saw a man kissing a woman with your own eyes. Three minutes later, he ran over to show you courtesy, and said in secret that we should go to open the house. How would it feel?"


    Ronan touched his chin: "The men who dared to show my courtesy went into the Pacific Ocean to feed the fish."


    ''S words also gave him a reminder, like this kind of public place, don''t act on two beautiful women in the same evening.


    Women, especially such young and immature women, can be quite emotional sometimes.


    Carmen laughed: "You speak so funny."


    Ronan was just about to say something, when he saw Leonardo pulling Kate Winslet not far away, he shook his head and motioned: "Jack went to Ruth to complain."


    Carmen watched Jackra take Ruth into a terrace, and put on an old-fashioned look: "The media is right, he is just a kid who didn''t grow up."


    "If the child is wronged, he will go to his mother." Ronan also looked over there: "Ruth is not Jack''s mother."


    He deliberately lowered his voice: "How about we walk from there?"


    It may be the relationship between Leonardo, a common enemy, Carmen nodded and responded: "Go."


    The two of them changed their directions slightly and walked specifically along the side of the banquet hall near the terrace When passing the terrace, Carmen turned his head and took a look. Jack was leaning against Ruth, as if a little agitated Holding Jack in his arms, he seemed to be whispering to persuade.


    "Let''s go." Ronan pulled Carmen, Carmen took Ronan''s arm, followed quickly, and asked in a low voice: "Jack and Ruth will not have an affair?"


    Ronan entered the rest area, there were not many people here, and he casually replied: "It should not be."


    Many gossips between these two people have been analyzed in the previous life. The relationship between Jack and Ruth is more advanced than that of **** friends, and can even be said to be relatives.


    "You seem to know well." Carmen asked curiously: "What do you do?"


    Ronan tells the truth: "The boss of a small film company can only make video movies."


    He then asked, "Where are you?"


    "Model." Carmen said as simply as possible.


    Ronan nodded, and then asked: "I don''t hear your accent like an American."


    Carmen also tells the truth: "Estonian, come to Los Angeles to participate in a brand event. I often walk in the United Kingdom and the United States, specializing in English."


    Around a few small round tables with people, Ronan was going to find a place to sit and talk to Carmen Case about the future.


    In his previous life, he was a person in the entertainment industry. When he saw people, he still didn''t feel it. When he heard the name Carmen Keyes, he already remembered who she was.


    In the mouths of countless supermodel fans, there are three gods or four war gods in the modeling world at the turn of the century. Among them, the most famous are: God G, God K and God D.


    The so-called K **** is Carmen Kas.


    Suddenly, Ronan saw a place on the left front of which was sitting a somewhat familiar person. It was a strong man with a beard. He saw before entering the banquet hall. Kate Winslet¡¯s boyfriend seemed to be Jim. Coming.

 Chapter 18： Very good at calculating

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    "Please sit down."


    Waiting for Carmen Case to sit down, Ronan pulled the chair away and sat behind the beard.


    The rest area of ??the banquet hall is not too big, and the tables are very close to each other.


    Because of the previous affairs with Leonardo, Ronan and Carmen Cass are somewhat familiar, and Ronan is different from ordinary Americans. People from Eastern Europe do not wear colored glasses.


    Once the high-end inventory in his hard drive, Eastern European girls are of much better quality than American girls.


    Sisters like Nikia, Angelica and Mila Azul are not more pleasing to the eyes than fake milk women like Jenna Jameson?


    He usually doesn''t tell others about these experiences.


    Ronan calmly looked at Carmen Case. This Estonian model is tall and leggy, with good looks and temperament. The only downside is that she is not strong enough.


    But the height of nearly 1.8 meters, this is normal, not every woman is like the first daughter in the previous life, not only the height, but also abnormal breasts.


    Most of the taller ones are lacking in ferocity.


    Under Ronan¡¯s deliberate guidance, Carmen Case talked about the poor life before and after the dramatic changes in Eastern Europe. Ronan put on an appearance of listening carefully, not only listening to Carmen¡¯s words, but also listening to the movement behind.


    The beard is not alone, and he is complaining: "Kate is too close to the bastard, and the **** goes around hooking up with women, but Kate pretends to be invisible..."


    There was a clear anger in these words.


    It¡¯s good to have anger, the bigger the fire, the better.


    Ronan still listened.


    Whoever you are, your girlfriend or even your fianc¨¦e, getting too close with a handsome public lover, I guess it will not feel good in my heart.


    "In the past two years, life has gradually improved." Carmen Case said with a smile: "My modeling career is also on the right track. I was originally invited by the spokesperson to participate tonight, but I did not expect to meet Leonor. many."


    Obviously, this girl who is less than twenty years old is very disgusted with Leonardo''s act of teasing other women and then hooking up with her.


    Tonight, and last time, Leonardo''s words and deeds also made Ronan very disgusted.


    Ronan''s voice was a little loud, and his throat was hoarse, and said, "Leonardo is too self-righteous. Carmen, you better stay away from him."


    The beard on the back suddenly stopped.


    Carmen Cass is a bit strange. After sitting down, why did Ronan''s voice suddenly become hoarse? She was calm and nodded: "Yeah."


    Ronan squeezed his eyes at Carmen and said, "Do you know how an **** Leonardo is? He failed to pester you, so he took Kate Winslet to the terrace, saying that the two of them were unclear. Maybe it was fooling around on the terrace."


    Carmen Case just wanted to take the call, when a man who was facing her back suddenly stood up and hurriedly walked towards the terrace.


    How is this going? She was a little confused.


    Ronan stretched out his hand to hold her: "Let''s go and watch the fun." He added specifically: "Leonardo''s."


    was originally stopped by a person who had just met. Carmen Case felt a little abrupt. Hearing the latter sentence, he stood up and was followed by Ronan to the terrace.


    "What''s the matter?" she asked in a low voice.


    Ronan followed his beard and said, "The man in front is Kate Winslet''s fiance."


    "Uh..." Carmen understood immediately and moved closer to Ronan: "Did you deliberately?"


    Ronan dragged her around a pile of people, and passed between two circles, and asked: "You don''t like seeing Leonardo unlucky?"


    By the way, if Carmen hadn''t found out that Leonardo was messing with other women first, the ghost would know how to develop in the future.


    Women and their first impressions are often inexplicable.


    Carmen gently nodded as he walked: "He owes education."


    Following Ronan, she was excited and full of expectations for what happened next.


    This person named Ronan Anderson is not very old but very interesting.


    Hmm... It seems to be very calculating.


    This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.


    People who can calculate have a lot of thoughts; those who can¡¯t calculate are often too simple. The experience in the modeling circle made her certain that simple people are mostly life losers.


    Ronan¡¯s thoughts are actually very simple. Now that I meet such a woman, I can get the best of it. If I can¡¯t, I don¡¯t force it.


    After all, his main mind at this stage is to start a business.


    As for Leonardo, there is an opportunity, whether he has Carmen Case or not, he will not miss it.


    "Leonardo!" Before reaching the terrace, Ronan heard an angry British roar: "You bastard!"


    "Quick!" He pulled Carmen.


    Carmen followed Ronan for two steps, and then heard a female voice: "Jim Terry Alleton!"


    The sound shocked many people. The people near the terrace looked over there at the same time. Some curious people even took a few steps forward.


    Ronan didn''t get too close, and stopped when he came to the place where five or six people gathered. The angle of this position is very good, and he can see everything that happened on the terrace.


    Just right, the fist thrown by the beard passed through Kate Winslet''s block and hit Leonardo''s left eye hard.


    Carmen hurriedly covered his mouth, seemingly surprised, but in fact he was hiding the smile on his face.


    Leonardo was beaten up, and he never thought that someone would dare to act on the 1.5 billion male protagonist!


    Kate Winslet dared to live with a man openly at the age of 16, and his thoughts were far more mature than Leonardo, but the strength of a woman decided that it would not play a big role at this time.


    Jim Terry Alleton''s beard, another fist fell on Leonardo''s right eye.


    Leonardo in a black suit instantly changed from a black cat sheriff to a giant panda.


    what--


    Leonardo''s scream came over.


    Carmen clasped Ronan''s arm tightly with one hand, and covered his mouth with the other hand, his shoulders were slightly loosened, as if he had to endure very hard.


    "Enough! Jim Terry Alleton! You stop me! Enough!"


    Kate Winslet roared like a lion, Leonardo reacted and wanted to fight back.


    The two men were separated by a woman, and more people gathered around to watch the excitement, and acquaintances from both sides entered the terrace to act as peacekeepers.


    Ronan knew very well that he was about to stop, and whispered to Carmen, "Let''s go."


    Carmen nodded, followed Ronan out of the crowd and walked towards the banquet hall gate.


    Out of the banquet hall, there was no one in the hallway. Carmen couldn''t help it anymore. He held Ronan''s arm and laughed, tears almost streaming out.


    Ronan is also laughing, how can such a good thing stop laughing?


    "Did you see Leonardo?" Carmen hugged Ronan''s arm, very happy: "Hidden behind a woman!"


    A waiter turned into this corridor. Ronan raised his fingers and made a silent gesture. Carmen Cass stopped immediately. The two of them took their arms and left the corridor quickly, like gentlemen and ladies.


    "I finally got my breath!" Carmen Case said again.


    Ronan nodded, with the same enemy: "That little kid is really unlovable."


    "Haha..." Carmen left a string of crisp laughter, and then asked: "How old are you? Not much older than Leonardo?"


    "Twenty." Ronan said directly.


    Carmen Case stared at him: "Not very much."


    Ronan deliberately asked: "Am I very old?"


    "I mean..." Carmen Cass didn''t know what to say for a while, took Ronan into the hotel lobby, and said: "You are more mature than Leonardo. Compared to you, he looks like a short Big kid."


    Ronan answered, "Is this a compliment? I accepted it."


    Carmen Cass laughed: "Take it as a compliment."


    The two came to the door of the hotel, Ronan asked at the right time: "Do you need me to see you off?"


    "Thank you, no need." After all, Carmen Case is in the mixed model circle, and the reason for rejection is very good: "My agent is driving outside and waiting for me."


    Ronan didn''t insist, just like when he went to Abu Dhabi to raise funds. To be an excellent hunter, patience is always the most basic quality.


    "It''s very nice to meet you, Carmen." He is very polite: "It''s a nice evening."


    For Carmen Cass, it was a pleasure at the beginning of tonight, and then a little sad. After meeting Ronan, it was very interesting.


    "Well very happy." Carmen is a model from Eastern Europe, shy and introverted long ago, and said straightforwardly: "You are more interesting than the Americans I know."


    "Thank you." Ronan found out that people outside of the United States seem to like him very much.


    Such as Arabs, such as Carmen Keys, the Estonian.


    Hmm... The old Americans who are really popular in the future, especially in Hollywood, are people who admire the rights of minorities far more than authentic old Americans.


    I am on the right path.


    After two years, you can contact the black uncles again, and show respect for LGBT when appropriate. Girls like girls are already very loving.


    Ronan asked at the right time: "Carmen, can I let interesting people call you?"


    Carmen laughed: "I didn''t bring a business card." She went on to say a series of numbers: "This is my personal mobile phone number. Sometimes I can''t get through. I don''t bring a phone at work."


    Ronan nodded his forehead: "I remember it."


    Carmen raised his hand and waved his slender fingers: "Goodbye."


    Ronan helped her open the glass door: "Goodbye."


    The girl got in a car and quickly disappeared.


    Ronan quickly took out his mobile phone, wrote down the serial number, dialed it again to make sure it was ringing, and hung up and sent a text message.


    Since he didn''t refuse his request for a call, it was a good start.


    Carmen Case should not have made it to the front line. For him who is still struggling to start a business, there may be a chance.


    Ronan certainly knows the priority, he will not chase after him, let alone put too much energy into it.


    Career is the most important thing.


    has experienced the highly materialized society of love in his previous life, and some of his cognitions are already deeply rooted.

 Chapter 19： lack of ability

    The night outside the window was deep and the lights inside the window were brightly lit. Ronan sat behind the desk, carefully flipping through a professional book on funds.


    Whenever he saw the main points, he would stop and take notes.


    occasionally falls into contemplation, comparing the differences between the two sides of the Pacific.


    There is no way, there are too many differences between China and the United States from society to humanities to law.


    A person from across the Pacific Ocean needs to change more than just his lifestyle.


    Fortunately, Ronan has inherited most of the memories from Jr. Anderson, and so far there has been no major mistake.


    Seeing the part about the film fund, Ronan took the "California Entertainment Act" next to it, which was confirmed in two phases.


    Whether it is the California Entertainment Act or the various industry regulations in Hollywood, he has read it before. Although he can''t be familiar with it, he still has a general impression.


    Here, there is also the problem that laws and regulations are dead, but people are alive.


    These laws and regulations have ensured the normal operation of the Hollywood system, and they have also brought great vitality to the huge industrial machine of Hollywood, but there are countless things in the industry.


    Only by understanding these can we exploit the loopholes.


    Of course, Ronan¡¯s biggest purpose in studying is to learn to enrich himself.


    He recently went to USC twice to find Professor Johnson, the mentor of Jr. Anderson, and got a lot of highly professional books from him.


    Although Professor Johnson is an academic, he has worked hard in Hollywood for a long time before teaching and has rare practical experience.


    This is also the network of relationships he picked up that belonged to Little Anderson but was ignored by Little Anderson.


    An old man who has been working in Hollywood for many years and has been teaching at the USC Film School for more than ten years represents a huge network of relationships.


    Little Anderson wanted to rush forward on his own, even throwing aside the network of mentors who valued him.


    Ronan really didn¡¯t know what to say.


    He knows one thing very well. He is not a genius, and Little Anderson is not a super genius. Even if the knowledge of the two is combined, there are many shortcomings. If you want to succeed in a business, opportunity is the key, but ability is the foundation.


    Returning to 1998 has brought him unique huge opportunities, and his ability urgently needs to be further improved.


    When on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan had the ability to lead a departmental team, but no matter how large the scope, it would be very difficult.


    Live again, and it didn''t bring about an increase in ability.


    This is not entirely correct. Many of Anderson''s strengths are left to him, such as the ability to play.


    The script of "Human Removal Project" was revised three times, and Ronan had basically revised it. As for whether to change it in the later stage, it will be said after the director is in place.


    The agent I met tonight, is the recommended director reliable?


    Ronan shook his head, and when he saw people later, it became clear naturally. His energy turned back to studying and studying. After reading the part about the film fund, he picked up a book about the producer and read it.


    Hollywood is a typical producer responsible for the system, and the talent of the producer is the core of a film project.


    The small independent film project is relatively simple, not so particular. The "Human Removal Project" is not a union project. It does not need to follow various rules, but it is not easy to operate.


    It was not until twelve o''clock in the evening that Ronan put down his book.


    Reading for a long time, people will inevitably feel dizzy and need appropriate adjustments. At this time, he will check the latest social developments through the Internet.


    In North America in the late 1990s, Internet penetration was already very high.


    Ronan found Netflix¡¯s website. As he remembered, Netflix was a small company that had just started. The website provided video tapes and emerging disc rental services, but the number was pitiful.


    The copyright system in North America is relatively complete. If you rent out without obtaining the authorization, Netflix will definitely be finished.


    If this company wants to develop, it must first solve the problem of film source.


    Ronan thought for a while, and sent Mary a work email, asking her to learn about Netflix after going to work tomorrow.


    Then, he closed the website and opened the blog.


    Blogs are not new on the Internet. This kind of relatively primitive online self-media has far less influence than after 2000.


    Ronan has applied for a blog a long time ago, this is a retreat prepared before.


    What we are doing now is actually very risky. In case of an accident, there is another way to go.


    Publishing novels through blogs is something that many new North American writers have done in previous lives, such as the original author of The Martian.


    Ronan had read the original work and had the idea of ??"The Martian", but he quickly gave up.


    After reading a novel, if you are impressed, you can naturally remember the main plot. It is difficult to remember the specific details.


    "The Martian" is biased towards hard science fiction, which involves a lot of knowledge in physics, biology, and astronautics. Ronan has very few reserves in this area, and now it is impossible to spend a lot of time looking up information, so he can only give up.


    It is difficult and time-consuming to evolve the popular movies in the future into novels.


    Ronan doesn''t have so much time. Even if the drama ability left by Little Anderson is good, novels with simple routines and no deep professional knowledge are the best choice.


    Therefore, Ronan chose a novel that he thought was relatively simple and really attractive-Fifty Shadows.


    The content of this novel has neither advanced commercial operations nor professional knowledge, nor does it involve conspiracy and tricks that consume brain cells. The biggest feature is Mary Su, Jack Su and sadomasochism.


    According to his idea, after writing the outline setting, he set aside half an hour to an hour every day for writing.


    No one can guarantee the success of the novel, but it can be practiced as a play.


    As a male, Marie-Su, forget it, Ronan can''t figure out women as the first point of view, describing from the perspective of female abusers, it is awkward to think about it.


    This is not a simple transformation, but a sadomasochistic relationship between S and M. Just write it down, not making yourself crazy.


    Since he wants to write, it must be developed from the perspective of a male abuser.


    The male protagonist, you can learn from him, a handsome handsome man who inherited a small business facing bankruptcy, forged a net worth of tens of billions of dollars, and became a real top figure in society, but behind the boundless scenery, the handsome man has an unknown side. ¡ª¡ªI like sadomasochistic games.


    Since the male protagonist has a net worth of tens of billions of dollars, there is definitely not only one female protagonist. There should be a few more beautiful women. Not only do they love and hate the male protagonist, they also play various large-scale games.


    Hmm...Several heroines can also play games with each other.


    Thinking of this, two lines of poem flashed in Ronan''s head: How can golden scales be things in the pool, and they will turn into dragons in the wind and clouds.


    Still need to pay attention to the scale. Although the scale of the novel here is very open, it can''t really be made into a pond.


    Ronan never considered the situation of a single heroine, a handsome guy with a net worth of tens of billions, and bad habits, how could he hang on a Mary Su.


    wrote down the male protagonist settings, and identified several main female characters, Ronan considered the main plot but his brows became more frowning.


    Because he found a problem, this novel looks better than hard science fiction or brain-burning, but it also requires professional knowledge!


    Sadomasochism, the most important thing, is a very professional and serious subject.


    I don¡¯t even have an experience. Is it attractive to write?


    Make time to watch these films? Or go to the San Fernando Valley for a field trip? or¡­¡­


    Ronan has a headache. Just like going to Abu Dhabi for financing, even if the reborn have advanced information, it is not easy to get things done.


    Ability! It really needs ability! Ronan is deeply aware of his lack of ability!


    sighed, he stopped thinking about this aspect, first came up with the outline and the main plot setting, really related to the relevant plot, then we will talk about it.


    It''s really not good, just think of a way to find inspiration.


    Everything is for the future career.


    For several days in a row, Ronan was busy with the company during the day. After charging at night, he wrote the outline of "Fifty Shadows".


    During ¡¡¡¡, I also ate with a small manager and decided on the extras to be used.


    After the start of the new week, Ronan received a call from the agent named Edward, who would visit Shahai Entertainment with the director client the next day.


    This director is called James-Wong, translated into Chinese is James-Wong.


    Hearing this name, Ronan felt a little familiar, and instantly thought of the Chinese director of "Chain Saw", but it is not right to think about it. The Chinese director named James is probably still studying, and it is impossible to come to Hollywood. He has also directed several "X Files".


    Fortunately, I can see myself soon.

 Chapter 20： Anti-violence

    The sun is shining and there are cars coming and going on the road.


    James-Huang carried a briefcase, glanced at the office building in front of him, saw the name of Shahai Entertainment from a pile of nameplates, and made sure that he had made no mistakes, and quickly walked in.


    found the corresponding office, he knocked on the door and entered. A girl with freckles greeted him. After he indicated his intention, the girl asked him to wait for a while, and then went to inform the people in the other office.


    Sitting on a chair, looking at the few seven or eight people in the office, James Huang is not surprised. He has entered the film and television industry with his friend Glenn Morgan since the 1980s. It is considered knowledgeable and knowledgeable. This kind of small production company.


    The agent mentioned this company and project a few days ago, and he also understood that the $11 million investment is really a big gimmick.


    Regardless of his business, there are too many cases in Hollywood falsely reporting production costs, which involve many messy situations such as promotion and entanglement of interests.


    Actually, this is not his only option.


    People from ¡¡¡¡Dimen Films had contacted him and wanted him to direct the spoof "Scream of Scream" "Scream of Scream".


    He didn''t respond to it for the time being, because Dimen Pictures flatly rejected one of his conditions.


    James Huang frowned when he thought of the script he had made with Glenn Morgan, is he really going to give up?


    has been in the industry for more than ten years and has been a screenwriter for more than ten years. He knows very well that this is a good idea.


    The problem is that there are too many good ideas in the industry, and there are too many people waiting for their good ideas to become movies. When will it be his turn?


    As for selling scripts or story outlines separately, no consideration is given.


    From the mid-80s to 1993, he has been working as a screenwriter for nearly ten years. After numerous rejections, he wrote a youth comedy book called "The Boy Next Door" and was finally bought by a production company. He and his friend Glenn Morgan participated in the writing of commercial films and drama series such as "The Devil Dancer" and "Dragon and Tiger Boys".


    Sadly, in 1993, he was a senior screenwriter. Because the screenwriting industry was not taken seriously, his income was even difficult to maintain personal expenses, so he could only find a way to transform.


    Therefore, James Wong knows very well that the script can''t sell for a lot of money.


    James Huang can only think of one way at this stage and sell it with himself.


    After all, he is not an unknown person. He has served as the director and executive producer of "X-Files", and has also worked as a co-producer for the "Outside the Universe" and "Millennium Pursuit" projects.


    "Director Huang." The girl with freckles came over and informed: "Mr. Anderson, please go there."


    James-Huang nodded, and followed the girl into an office where the agent Edward was already inside.


    "James, this is Ronan Anderson, the president of Shahai Entertainment."


    "Ronan, this is the Director Huang I mentioned to you."


    Seeing black hair and yellow skin, Ronan immediately determined that this should be of Chinese origin. He shook hands and greeted him, and asked, "Director Huang is Chinese?"


    James-Huang replied: "I was born in the red hole."


    Ronan turned to the topic: "Have you worked on the crew of "X Files"?"


    This is a very successful TV series on Fox TV. After learning the name of the director, he specifically looked for it, especially the episodes in which James Huang participated in depth.


    From the perspective of the quality of the TV series, James Wong did a pretty good job.


    "From the first season to the fourth season, I stayed on the "X-Files" crew." James Wong said more plainly: "In the first and second seasons, I and Glenn Morgan mainly made outline adjustments and Correction work. In the second half of the filming of the second season, I started to serve as the assistant director of Chris Carter. In the third and fourth seasons, I directed several episodes separately..."


    After James Huang finished speaking, the agent Edward added: "Many plots and content of "X-Files" involve the types of horror and horror. Huang is very familiar with this aspect."


    Ronan nodded. Among the directors who have actually interviewed, James Huang has the best resume, and he is also the person who has actually participated in directing well-known projects.


    More importantly, Ronan always felt that this person''s name was a bit familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere, but he couldn''t remember it for a while.


    He is not Google, and what Hollywood can remember him is definitely not an obscure person, who must have made considerable achievements.


    The two sides discussed James Huang''s resume. Ronan took out the script and pushed it to James Huang: "You read the script first, and we will talk after reading it."


    James Huang has taken the script, it is not too thick, it looks more than 80 pages, the cover is labeled "Human Removal Project", and the name of Ronan Anderson is written on the back of the playwright.


    I knew these before they came, and didn''t pay much attention to it. He opened the script and looked through it.


    After watching it for a while, James Wong had a general judgment. The setting of the script was good, but in his bones it was still the American traditional horror movie set, full of violence, killing and blood, and can be classified into the category of plasma movies.


    In terms of horror alone, it''s so so.


    In his eyes, the kind that is invisible and intangible is really scary.


    James Wong subconsciously compares it with the horror script written by Glenn, which is much better than this.


    But thinking about it carefully, in addition to the elements of terror and violence, this script also seems to have the social reality of old beauty. It is estimated that it will resonate with Americans.


    Seeing from behind, James Wong scratched his head a bit. Why did the Arab become a hero? Although there are corresponding foreshadowings about Arabs in the front, it does not conform to Hollywood''s usual routine.


    When did the Arabs have a positive image in Hollywood movies? It seems that there are not many Arab audiences in American movies, right? Written in this way, it is better to change the scope of the Chinese audience.


    It took a long time before James Huang finished reading the script.


    Ronan saw James Wong close the script, poured him a glass of water, and asked, "Any thoughts?"


    Because it is possible to take over the project, James Huang said directly: "The role of Arabs is a bit problematic."


    Ronan smiled: "The investment comes from Abu Dhabi."


    James Huang has been in the circle for many years, how can he not understand the meaning of this? The rich are uncles.


    "The setting is good." He stopped mentioning Arabs, and slowly said: "This story should resonate with many people living in the United States."


    Ronan turned back behind the desk: "Talk about it."


    James Huang has had a personal experience: "I have been following the crew in recent years and spent some time in France and Canada. Looking at the news reports on TV, I feel very strange, because the news in these two countries is very different. The same. In France, I saw all kinds of reports about Europe. In Canada, the news is almost nothing serious, and it reports some trivial things. Later, I returned to the United States and there was violence in the news every day The incident happened."


    He suddenly smiled: "I am an outsider. During the first few years here, my biggest feeling is that in the United States I seem to be living in violence every day."


    "Hmm." Ronan nodded slightly: "The law and order in the United States is really bad."


    Edward interrupted suddenly: "There are so many violent incidents, why don''t people feel disgusted by seeing violent movies?"


    James Huang took the words: "A movie that is anti-violence must show violence!"


    Hearing this Ronan was a little admired by James Huang. I have to say that the directors are all people who like to think.


    "Director Huang." He simply asked: "If you are a director, how would you like to make this film?"


    "I will make it an anti-violence movie with many violent scenes." After reading the script, James Wong''s thoughts gradually became clear: "You wrote a good story. Although the film takes place in the future, it is not a movie. In apocalyptic movies, people will live well in the future, but violence will still be a lingering shadow. That is to say, violence not only exists in poverty, but also exists in wealth. This is something worth thinking about. Everyone feels that they are part of the violence."


    This brain hole! Ronan was speechless.


    Having watched the series directed by James Huang, verified his resume, and knew his thoughts on the film, Ronan gradually felt that Director Huang was a good choice.


    He tentatively said: "Huang, join my project."


    James-Huang looked at Edward, and Edward smiled honestly: "Before you came over, I discussed the salary with Ronan, and paid 300,000 US dollars twice."


    Ronan is satisfied with James Huang, Edward will raise his salary, otherwise it will not make any sense.


    This kind of independent small project negotiation is not so particular about it. As long as the two parties have no opinion, they don''t care about some too rigid regulations in the industry.


    "Hmm..." James Huang slightly pondered, and suddenly said, "Edward, I want to talk to Ronan alone."


    Edward immediately thought about Emperor Gate Pictures, stood up and said, "You want to..."


    James Huang interrupted him: "I know it in my heart."


    Edward shook his head and went straight out of the office.

 Chapter 21： Death made you die at 3 oclock

    Ask for a recommendation ticket!


    There are only two people left in the office.


    Ronan looked at James-Huang curiously, wondering what this guy was going to do.


    Not satisfied with the pay? If you increase the salary, you must talk through your agent, right? $300,000 is already the highest price he can offer, or is it because James Huang participated in the resume of "X-Files".


    The real budget of "Human Removal Project" is only 1.8 million US dollars, which includes various expenses of Shahai Entertainment and himself.


    "Is there anything we need to talk about alone?" Ronan simply and directly.


    Can''t James Huang have any thoughts about his handsome guy, right? To engage in unspoken rules is also the unspoken rule of the producer. Where is the producer of unspoken rules of others?


    is probably from the East, but James Wong¡¯s answer is a bit roundabout.


    "Mr. Anderson, I am very interested in your project." He said: "Horror and thriller is actually the type I am best at. I don''t know if you have watched the TV series I directed. The best thing is the rendering of the horror and thriller atmosphere. "


    Ronan nodded slightly: "That''s it."


    If this were not the case, he would not have reached an oral agreement with Edward on the salary first.


    James Wong thought of the book he had made with Glenn Morgan, and he felt like a cat crawling in his heart, and he was disobedient without trying.


    Opportunities are all won.


    Even if the other party disagrees, it will not affect the project being discussed too much, right?


    Just now, he heard very clearly that Shahai Entertainment has won financial support from the Arabs, and those oil gangs are not generally rich.


    James-Huang thought for a while, and said: "Um...I used to be a screenwriter, and I joined my friend Glen Morgan. He is also a screenwriter..."


    Ronan smiled: "Huang, we hit it off right away, don¡¯t be polite, let¡¯s just say something."


    "I wrote a script with Glenn, a horror movie." James Wong opened his briefcase and took out a script. "When the two of us were working on the "X-Files" crew, we had ideas and we wrote An outline, the script has only been completed in the last six months."


    He put the script on Ronan''s desk: "Can you take time to read it?"


    Ronan frowned slightly, roughly guessing what James Huang meant.


    James Wong saw that Ronan hadn¡¯t moved the script, and continued: ¡°This is a new type of horror film, different from the traditional American plasma horror films and ghost horror films. Mr. Anderson, I promise, this will be a horror film. A creepy movie will definitely scare the audience!"


    "Want me to invest in your project?" Ronan asked directly.


    This is very obvious. There are too many directors in Hollywood looking for investment everywhere, and very few get investment in the end.


    "Yes." James Huang stopped walking in circles, "I want to direct this script."


    Ronan lightly nodded, opened the script, read a few pages, couldn''t help but raised his eyebrows.


    is interesting, really interesting.


    He asked while watching: "Huang, if I don''t invest in your project, do you want to reject the "Human Removal Project"?"


    "This..." James Huang hesitated for a while, and said, "At least it''s not my first choice."


    He simply added his own weight: "Emperor Gate Pictures invited me to direct the spoof "Scream of Scream" "Scream of Scream". They refused my request, and I did not agree to the invitation of Emperor Gate for the time being. New Line An executive in the film industry felt that my script was creative and wanted to buy out the copyright, but refused to be a director. Glenn and I rejected it."


    Ronan is not stupid at all. He can understand the meaning behind these words. James Huang is saying that he does not lack director invitations, and this script has the company''s attention.


    This script...well, how can I put it? It''s really interesting.


    James Wong seems to be a little bit paranoid and a little worried.


    To be a general new director and get the opportunity to direct a movie, he rarely raises excessive conditions.


    What about this one? But tied himself to another project.


    Ronan stayed quiet, a lot of thoughts flashed in his head, and then he observed it quietly, James Huang was indeed a bit anxious.


    I guess I have hit a wall before.


    Directors who don¡¯t have any film resumes want to direct their own scripts. In fact, it is difficult to get investment. Not everyone is as lucky as James Cameron meets Anne Hurd.


    Besides, James Cameron already had a film director''s resume before "Terminator."


    James Wong is also observing Ronan. It¡¯s not that there are no companies seeking to buy scripts. The new line film industry mentioned earlier is not fake, but he knows very well that the companies seeking to buy scripts have neither the intention of inviting him to be a director, nor will he be a director. Recently, it has been put into production. The book written by him and Glenn Morgan is very likely to be like countless scripts. It will enter the huge script library of some film companies, and then it will become a movie in unknown years.


    This time may be three to ten years, or it may be longer.


    In the 1980s, he once had a movie script acquired by Fox, but the movie has not yet been produced.


    Knowing this is the result, I won¡¯t sell the copyright all at once.


    For the film company, the script buyout fee is not worth mentioning.


    He is forty years old and doesn''t want to wait any longer.


    Ronan read the first quarter of the script, and began to look at ten lines. His mind was no longer on the script, so he considered how to use the script to gain benefits.


    There are roughly two parts of interests, short-term interests and long-term interests.


    The former is James Huang and the "Human Elimination Project". From a comprehensive point of view, James Huang is very suitable for this position.


    The latter is of course the script in his hands.


    This is a famous project.


    After Ronan read the first few pages of the script, he remembered who James Huang was.


    If this guy reported his Chinese name instead of James Huang''s English name, he would have remembered it.


    Huang Yiyu.


    The name ¡¡¡¡ is not unfamiliar to filmmakers.


    A director who started from horror films and became famous is generally more suitable for "Human Removal Project".


    100% matching is impossible, but after interviewing so many candidates, Huang Yiyu is the best one.


    Ronan closed the script, resisted the urge to buy out the copyright, and said faintly: "This is not a traditional American horror movie. Hollywood has a good saying, don''t try unfamiliar things lightly."


    "But only proper innovation can bring fresh excitement to the audience." James Huang distinguished: "Plasma tablets need a certain innovation."


    Ronan Mosuo held his chin: "A group of students escaped an air crash due to an unexpected incident and were chased by death one by one. How do you say?" He frowned, "The horror core of this film is somewhat like Eastern culture. "


    James-Huang asked: "Do you understand Eastern culture?"


    "You know, I studied for a while when I was studying at the Film Academy of Southern California." Ronan shook the script in his hand, "Well, there is a saying in the ancient East..."


    He put on a reminiscence: "Reaper asked you to die at three o''clock, won''t you keep you until five?"


    James-Huang echoed: "Yes! Death has no suspense in this story, because the protagonists are doomed and must die. The entertainment value of the story lies in the process of death, not the result."


    Ronan shook his head straight: "It is a bit risky to use the core of the Eastern style to create Hollywood horror films."


    James-Huang Moran, this book seems to him very creative, but there are too many creative scripts in the industry, and most of them are uninterested.


    Besides, he is more ambitious and wants to direct this book.


    "James, you should be very clear that this film does not conform to the consistent aesthetics of North American horror film audiences." Ronan is not just talking about it. The overall commercial performance of Hollywood horror films is the best type of blood plasma film: "I personally think Your script is interesting, but I am a businessman and I need to be responsible to investors."


    James Huang knows this, of course, otherwise he would not run into a wall everywhere.


    "Hey..." He sighed in his heart.


    Is it time to put down this script and direct other movies first, and then talk about it later?


    Just when James Huang¡¯s face was full of disappointment, Ronan said in time: "I...may consider investing in your project."


    He seemed to have made a lot of determination: "But I want to convince investors."


    James-Huang had no hope anymore, at this time, hopeful eyes looked straight at Ronan.


    Ronan frowned: "My money comes from Arabia. The Arab oil tycoons are very rich, but they value money very seriously and are very stubborn. If the conditions are not good enough, it is difficult to get them to pay ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Is there anything I can do?" James Huang asked quickly.


    "Your project can''t be done if the investment is low." Ronan seemed to have thought through it carefully: "The production investment must be high, so I must reduce other expenses, such as copyright buyout fees."


    James Huang was silent for a while, seeming to be weighing the gains and losses, and finally gritted his teeth: "This is no problem. The lower limit price set by the screenwriters union is used as the transfer fee, but I must be the director! My director''s remuneration can be discussed with this time. the same!"


    In his eyes, this is nothing. In order for James Cameron to direct "Terminator", the transfer of the script was only $1.


    Ronan continued to stretch out his hands to make profits: "Full copyright buyout."


    "Yes." James Huang''s goal is the director, and the rest is easy to talk about.


    Ronan still looks embarrassed, but he is happy in his heart. The full copyright naturally includes peripherals and sequels. As long as the first part can be as successful as the previous life, then follow this routine and make a lot of them.


    "My money is very tight." He is a businessman, and of course he must continue to strive for benefits: "Your project will have to wait for the "Human Removal Project" to start preparations after the release."


    James Huang nodded: "Yes."


    "I need you to invest in the "Human Removal Project" as soon as possible." Ronan knows his family affairs, at this stage, he is not professional enough in film production in Hollywood mode: "Develop detailed shooting for Shahai Entertainment plan."


    James Huang continued to nod his head.


    Ronan¡¯s voice is slightly lowered: ¡°There may be some questions about this project. You only need to do a good job of directing and don¡¯t bother about other aspects.


    "I understand." James Huang is not the first day to come to Hollywood.

 Chapter 22： Paranoia meets the head

    Hollywood directors, not every one of them will focus on making films without asking him anything. When encountering a director of the kind mother, like the "Human Removal Project" crew, Ronan can be annoying, which is why he interviewed so many people. , A reason for the delay in making a decision.


    Sign the agreement first and hold on to James Huang¡¯s project. Even if James Huang sees something, he will ignore it.


    Besides, this project is really promising.


    Because Ronan has seen all the works in this series in his previous life, from "The God of Death is Coming 1" to "The God of Death is Coming 5."


    James Huang is the director of the first part of this series, and Glenn Morgan, as he said, should be the main screenwriter.


    "You and your friends share the copyright, right?" Ronan further said, "Can you represent his opinion?"


    James-Huang said with certainty: "Yes! Bringing this story to the big screen is my and Glenn¡¯s biggest wish."


    Ronan reminded: "Your agent''s side..."


    Although the agents are very sleek and will not easily confront others, all the things discussed before, if the agent strongly opposes them, there may be twists and turns.


    "I will persuade Edward." James Wong answered immediately, "The copyright holders are me and Glenn."


    I finally met someone who was willing to invest and would let him be the director. It was a rare opportunity.


    Give up now just for a better future.


    Ronan''s performance was very calm and even a little embarrassed. It seemed that he promised to invest in James Wong''s project.


    He shook hands with James Huang: "I hope we can reach a formal agreement." He deliberately diverted James Huang''s attention: "The Human Clearance Project urgently needs a director."


    James-Huang shook Ronan''s hand firmly: "There must be an agreement."


    If it weren¡¯t for seeing that Shahai Entertainment is in urgent need of a director, and I am very fond of myself, how could such an additional request be made?


    Ronan doesn''t worry much about his agent. James Wong''s idea of ??directing his script is too strong, even tied to himself, if someone stops him, he will only be kicked aside.


    Shahai Entertainment also does not mind negotiating with non-brokers.


    There is an agreement between the Hollywood trade union and the broker union, and the members registered in the union must negotiate with the broker to get a job.


    Of course, regulations are one thing, reality is another.


    According to the "Entertainment Act", brokers must pass the assessment and hold a certificate to work, but there is a group called managers that is rapidly emerging. Without a legal license, they can negotiate and obtain jobs for customers.


    He has roughly understood that it is the first time Edward has signed a contract with James Huang. The legally stipulated effective signing period is one year. Hollywood''s contract termination brokers do not have much liquidated damages, and there is no such thing as a brokerage company or a broker''s anti-client banning of clients. .


    Because of the law, the broker can only sign a contract with the client for up to three years, and cannot provide the client with full work options for three consecutive months. The client has the right to terminate the contract automatically.


    This is the opposite of the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Brokers are always service providers, and the cost of customers getting rid of the broker is relatively small.


    Ronan sent James Huang out of the office, accompanied him and Edward out together. Before reaching the door of the company, an Arab in a suit walked in.


    "Hi, Ronan." The Arab waved to Ronan.


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Good morning, Saleh."


    The person who came in was Saleh Zayed, the leader of the road.


    James Huang saw the typical Arab face and couldn''t help nodding slightly. With the support of the rich Middle Eastern oil tycoons, Shahai Entertainment¡¯s funds must be fine.


    "Salih, introduce some friends to you."


    Waiting for Saleh to come over, Ronan introduced: "This is James Huang, and he is basically sure to be the director of our "Human Removal Project"."


    Hearing our "Human Removal Project", Saleh was in a good mood and quickly shook hands with James Huang.


    Ronan continued to introduce: "This is Mr. Edward, Director Huang¡¯s manager."


    Then, he specifically introduced James Huang and Edward: "This is Prince Saleh Zayed from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi."


    After James Wong and Edward greeted them, they looked at each other. This Ronan Anderson was not easy.


    The support of an oil prince means that funding is not a problem at all.


    After a few simple greetings, James Wong and Edward left soon.


    Ronan took Saleh into the office.


    "The preparations went well?" Saleh asked concerned: "The director is determined."


    Ronan took a brand new cup, poured him a glass of water, and said, "It''s just a verbal agreement, and there will be negotiations later."


    "Preparing the movie is more complicated than I thought." Saleh sighed.


    "This is just the beginning." Ronan told the truth, "Robert is investigating the shooting location, equipment rental and cast auditions have not yet started... When the director is in place, these work will speed up."


    Saleh nodded: "Professional people do professional things, and I benefit a lot." He turned to ask, "Is that director Huang also a minority?"


    "Chinese." Ronan flickered at the right time: "I thought about it carefully. It is not appropriate to find a white director for such a film. A minority director is the best choice. He is more able to understand the situation of the role and shoot what we need. Content."


    Saleh admired the thumbs up: "Ronan, you are so right! There are too few people in Hollywood with your level of thinking."


    Ronan smiled, in a standard white left tone: "Every ethnicity, every group, is equal."


    "Yeah." Saleh nodded again and again: "I said, let professional people do professional things, but there are some idiots in Abu Dhabi who want to interfere in the projects invested by the Investment Authority."


    Ronan''s eyes trembled imperceptibly, and said, "I can''t accept non-film professionals."


    The last time he went to Abu Dhabi, he learned that the Abu Dhabi screening industry is quite mature, but the film production industry is still in a state of getting started.


    Saleh has been in close contact with Ronan, and immediately said: "I will be transferred back to Abu Dhabi next week. I will suppress the voices of those idiots."


    Ronan let go and put so much energy on Saleh, it really wasn''t in vain.


    "Promoted?" He said, "Congratulations!"


    Saleh laughed, in a very good mood, and said sincerely: "Actually, I came here to say thank you. Without your trip to Abu Dhabi, I would not be promoted so quickly."


    Ronan is still a humble and nice person: "Don''t say that. Saleh, you helped me."


    Saleh understood in his heart that it is really rare for a person like Ronan to work hard.


    Ronan looked at the time: "I will treat you at noon and see you off."


    Saleh nodded: "Yes." It may not be when we meet next time, and he said again: "I really want to see the "Human Removal Project" sooner."


    Ronan smiled and replied: "When the movie is made, I will send you a copy first."


    "Good!" Saleh was very happy: "That''s it."


    He said again: "Ronan, if you need my help, you can call or come to Abu Dhabi to find me."


    Ronan is like an old friend, and he is not polite with Saleh: "I will."


    Saleh took a sip of water and said, "Especially when you need film financing, don''t forget me, this is also my grade Ronan walked over and patted Saleh''s arm: "Forget anyone, I can''t forget you. "


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    On the 13th Street where Shahai Entertainment is located, a car has just pulled out of the parking lot.


    "Ronan Anderson agreed to invest in your script?" Edward speeded up: "Aren''t you kidding me?"


    James Huang nodded: "It''s true."


    Edward couldn''t help muttering, "Is this man''s head faulty?"


    James-Huang glanced at him, and Edward shut his mouth immediately. This result was unexpected.


    Originally, he won the director of "Scream" for James Huang. Who knew that this guy came up with a bundling plan, and the duck that got it flew.


    After finally catching the Ronan-Anderson line, James Huang played binding again.


    If it were not for the one-year brokerage contract that was about to expire, apart from James Wong and Glenn Morgan, there were no customers under the weather and would not bear anything.


    It''s alright now, and the paranoid has been taken advantage of.


    Can that project succeed? He has also read the script. The core concept is the Oriental set. Can the horror of the Eastern style become a big hit among American audiences?


    It is estimated that Ronan Anderson is crazy for not being able to find a suitable director.


    After all, he is a famous prodigal in the circle.


    Edward suddenly remembered that Arab, Ronan Anderson has oil funding? Probably not too serious about Arab money.


    Unreliable scripts, plus some paranoid directors, plus a lot of investors, that project will be miserable, right?


    Forget it, there is no need to think so far, so that James Wong and Glenn Morgan continue to sign and get a large amount of rake income.

 Chapter 23： Old friend

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    It took five days for Ronan to finalize the negotiations with James Huang, and the two parties formally signed the director hiring agreement.


    James-Huang is the director of "Human Elimination Project", and the remuneration is 300,000 US dollars, without any subsequent share.


    This has been negotiated a long time ago, and it is not time-consuming, but the real time-consuming things are small matters.


    For example, during the work period of the crew, the director should provide special car service; the director has an independent office or lounge in the studio, and should be equipped with a corresponding nanny car when going out; under the same conditions, the crew should give priority to hiring behind-the-scenes staff recommended by the director; Priority is given to the equipment within the price framework of the crew.


    These alone, Ronan argued with Edward for two days, and finally marked 17 items on the contract.


    This is not an exaggeration. In the Hollywood environment, James Wong and Edward''s requirements are not excessive. Like first- and second-tier directors, such clauses can be as many as 40, 50, or even hundreds.


    Some are demanding, and even food, drinking water and hotel bed sheets and quilts have clear regulations.


    Ronan has been a small producer in his previous life, and he doesn''t care much about these minor details. Just don''t overdo it. What he really cares about is the actual power within the crew.


    These, he talked with Edward for three days, and on the basis of appropriate compromise, he took the final decision in his own hands.


    For example, James Huang has the right to make suggestions for actors, but the right to decide is in the hands of the producer; the director can participate in post-production, and the right to edit in the post-production still belongs to the producer; the producer cannot interfere with the director''s normal shooting, but has a vote for the director''s shot veto power.


    This is a producer-centered Hollywood. Unless it reaches the level of James Cameron and Steven Spielberg, the director must be controlled by the producer.


    At the same time, the two parties also signed another contract.


    Shahai Entertainment bought out all copyrights of the script of "Death Is Coming" in the hands of James Wong and Glenn Morgan for US$5,000, including the sequel copyright and peripheral development rights.


    James Huang and Glenn Morgan are both members of the screenwriters¡¯ union. Now the minimum buy-out price for scripts set by the screenwriters¡¯ union is between US$4,500 and US$50,000. This price range is directly proportional to the investment in the project.


    After the screenwriters¡¯ strike in 2008, the minimum buyout price of the screenwriters¡¯ union will rise to US$30,000 to US$90,000.


    In the iron triangle composed of screenwriters, actors and directors, screenwriters are the most tragic, whether it is before, now, or in the future.


    The Hollywood union that launched a strike against the Producers Union has never been the screenwriters union, but as soon as the actors and directors¡¯ union strikes, the Producers Union quickly negotiated with them to resolve them. Instead, the screenwriters union¡¯s intention to strike has become truly big every time. strike.


    In 1988, the screenwriters union went on strike and signed a 20-year new agreement with the Producers Union. Twenty years later, the screenwriters wanted to fight for more, but they were flatly rejected by the Producers Union and had to strike again.


    This contract stipulates that James Huang personally directs the project and concurrently serves as a co-producer; Glenn Morgan, in addition to serving as a screenwriter, will also serve as an executive producer.


    No one is a fool. James Wong and Glenn Morgan agreed to sell off the script at a low price in order to gain more power so that they can have more say in the production of "Death is Coming".


    In another project, Ronan may do everything possible to suppress James Huang''s power, but this project gave James Huang far beyond the "Human Elimination Project" power.


    In fact, as long as the final editing rights and the one-vote veto power are held tightly, James Huang can''t turn the sky.


    Ronan will definitely not relax the supervision of James Huang because he is a Chinese director, or even give money and power. What is the difference with a fool?


    Business is business.


    The contract stipulates that the minimum budget for "Reaper Is Coming" shall not be less than US$6 million, and preparations will begin after the release of the "Human Removal Project".


    No way, Ronan has no money right now. According to James Huang¡¯s initial plan, a simple film like the "Human Removal Project" would be enough from preparation to filming for three to four months, or even shorter.


    It is impossible for Ronan to move money in the stock market.


    So, his eyes fixed on Abu Dhabi again.


    As long as the "Human Elimination Project" can be released smoothly and the Arab characters in it are positive, I think the big guys in Abu Dhabi will be more satisfied.


    He, an old friend of the UAE people, can go to Abu Dhabi to meet friends.


    Are you all good friends? We always get together from time to time to talk about feelings and reminisce about the past.


    But it would be a bit stupid to raise funds before the release of "Human Removal Project".


    Like the first time he passed by, always bring something convincing.


    After getting the director, Ronan still didn''t relax at all. There are a lot of things in work, and he can''t relax in study.


    He bought more than a dozen books for the second time, and returned to the USC Film School again to ask his former tutor, Professor Johnson, for some questions about production.


    Professor Johnson is nearly sixty years old. He has worked in Hollywood for many years and then transferred to the University of Southern California to teach. There are a lot of behind-the-scenes jobs in Hollywood with him.


    Ronan not only picked up this network of relationships that was originally dropped by Little Anderson, he is still carefully maintaining it.


    Shahai Entertainment needs talents.


    Fortunately, he is not alone, he also has helpers now.


    After ¡¡¡¡ Shahai Entertainment recruited, it expanded to ten employees, all of whom had more than three years of experience in the industry, and all of them would be added to the crew.


    Of course, everyone¡¯s wages and expenses are all included in the cost of the film.


    Mary is in charge of financial affairs, and making a beautiful account is the top priority.


    Robert Lee settled the location, and negotiated a house in a suburban town north of the San Fernando Valley.


    This house is often used by the San Fernando Valley company to shoot some messy movies. It is beautifully renovated inside and outside. Robert Lee has negotiated a lease for the third week of May so that the crew can use it for the location.


    George Clint led a talk with Warner Studios about a small studio, which will be leased from mid-April to mid-July.


    With the director and venue, the recruitment of other behind-the-scenes staff can be carried out on a large scale. Ronan appropriately respects James Wong¡¯s opinions and employs a wide range of candidates recommended by him with similar salaries.


    James Huang has been in Hollywood for more than ten years, and has worked in three TV crews for a long time, and has met many relevant practitioners.


    Familiar hands are also good for shooting.


    Since the "Human Elimination Project" is to be filmed, Ronan certainly wants a successful and outstanding filmIn the studio of Warner Studios, Ronan talks with James Huang and walks out. go with.


    "I have already visited the location, and the conditions are good." James-Huang said: "I am working on the relevant shooting plan. I will submit the full version of the plan at the latest this Friday."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    James-Huang asked: "Did you read the sub-shot artwork?"


    "I have seen it." Ronan said directly: "Set up as you imagined."


    In fact, most of the scene layout of the early stage preparations of the crew was given to James Huang.


    Ronan can see it very clearly. Don''t think James Huang has ever been a film director. In terms of actual ability on set, he is much better than him.


    Besides, the producer takes overall planning, instead of wasting energy on a subdivided work item.


    Approaching the entrance of the studio, Ronan asked, "Have you chosen the photographic equipment? Once you have chosen it, tell Mary and let her talk."


    James-Huang said, "I will submit the detailed bill to her tomorrow."


    The two walked out of the small studio and suddenly heard a rumbling sound from a large studio next door. The sound was very loud and clearly audible.


    "Which crew is next?" James Wong frowned.


    "A TV drama crew called Roswell." Ronan has learned: "Recently, they are shooting action dramas. Don''t worry, I specifically asked, they will end the action drama shooting in early May and switch to shooting location dramas. influences."


    He thought for a while, and then said, "After you make your plan, we will start recruiting actors."


    After a few words with James Huang, Luo Nan walked to the crew parking lot. Just before he came to the car, his cell phone rang, and it turned out to be a call from Carmen Case.

 Chapter 24： Blonde actress

    estaurant, in a quiet partition.


    Carmen Cass pulled her long straight hair behind her head, put down the knife and fork in her hand, and asked Ronan curiously: "Are you busy these days?"


    That night this guy asked for a phone call, but she never called. She went to Europe for a week show and returned to Los Angeles to shoot the commercial.


    Ronan picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth, and said, "Recently, I have been so busy with too much work. I can¡¯t wait to split one person into two."


    Had Carmen Case called, he would have almost forgotten this woman.


    "Preparing for a new movie?" Carmen Case heard Ronan mention that night.


    Ronan smiled: "Not only new movies, but also the company. It''s now in its infancy, and there are too many things to worry about." He specifically said: "The company has to hire staff and make the next development plan. The new film needs to determine the director. Choose location and find suitable actors..."


    Carmen Cass rubbed his forehead: "So troublesome? I have a headache listening to it."


    Ronan is very calm: "It''s all like this at the beginning of your career. Your models are just as difficult at the beginning?"


    "Yeah." Carmen Case responded, as if thinking of some painful memories, his somewhat melancholic green eyes became deeper, and after a while he said, "The competition in this industry is as fierce as Hollywood."


    Ronan said softly: "You have survived, unlike me, you are still in the entrepreneurial stage."


    Carmen-Cass asked curiously: "Are men so ambitious?"


    "I don''t know much about others." Ronan said slowly, "I think careers are very important for both men and women. I am very young, only twenty years old, and it is time to work hard."


    Carmen Case nodded: "It makes sense." She raised her water glass to Ronan, "I have to work hard."


    Ronan responded with a toast. After drinking his saliva, he said: "I wish you an early collection of the six blue blood brands."


    "This is too difficult." Carmen Case said with a smile.


    Ronan deliberately encouraged: "The four major magazines, the six blue blood, and the eight red blood. Work hard in this direction, maybe there will be one day."


    Carmen Case shook his head: "Not even the top five supermodels have done it."


    said that, but I was very happy: this Ronan Anderson is indeed an interesting person.


    Anyone aspiring to become a supermodel, who doesn''t want to achieve this unprecedented achievement?


    At the end of lunch, Carmen Case asked: "Are you still working this afternoon?"


    Ronan thought for a while, nodded, but invited: "Carmen, do you want to visit my company?"


    "Can you?" Carmen Cass is curious: "Will not disturb your work?"


    Ronan said of course: "No."


    The two left the restaurant. Carmen Case took Ronan¡¯s car to Shahai Entertainment. There was only one person in the company who was responsible for answering calls and receiving visiting agents, and everyone else went to run outreach.


    Ronan invited Carmen Case into the office and said, "Sit down."


    Carmen Cass looked at Ronan¡¯s office carefully. Like the company, the office is not large, the layout is simple, and it is very practical.


    "It''s not the same as I thought." Carmen Case said.


    Ronan took a glass of water for her and said, "Small company, few people, and small place."


    Carmen Cass answered, "There is a good host."


    "I am not a good host now." Ronan continued to sell honestly: "My last movie was too radical and almost broke the company. That''s why Leonardo said I was a prodigal."


    "Everyone encounters setbacks." Carmen Case thought of his own experience: "Success is always accompanied by setbacks."


    Ronan was filled with chicken soup and nodded in response, "I hope it won''t be a setback." He turned to the back of his desk and said, "I will deal with the mail first. You can take a look at it."


    Carmen Case deliberately asked: "You don''t have anything secret, right?"


    "No." Ronan turned on the computer and logged into his mailbox: "Just look at it."


    Mary and George sent him an email. The former is renting weapons and props, and the latter is coordinating vehicles. The email is their latest work situation.


    James-Huang¡¯s friend Glenn Morgan also received an email. The screenwriter was specially hired by him to improve and polish the script of "Human Removal Project."


    He knows very well that even though little Anderson is talented in drama, he lacks experience.


    In Glen Morgan¡¯s email, two scenes and three small plots were changed. After Ronan read it, he felt that Glen Morgan¡¯s changes were more appropriate. He wrote back to ask Glen Morgan to go to the studio tomorrow, and the two added Talk to James Huang.


    Sometimes, brainstorming can also bring benefits.


    Ronan has read the scripts of James Wong and Glenn Morgan, and compared to the "Human Elimination Project" written by himself. Apart from the advantages of foresight, in many respects, Ronan is not comparable to these two senior screenwriters.


    Anyway, he is a newcomer with little experience in Hollywood.


    After processing the mail, Ronan made a call, and the employee outside took a large stack of documents and put them on the desk.


    Carmen Cass looked at it curiously. The stack of documents was more than two feet thick, and seemed to have photos attached.


    "Is this an actor profile?" she asked.


    Ronan took a pile, turned it over, looked at it, and replied: "These are all the actors'' materials delivered to the company by the agent."


    Carmen Cass¡¯s model circle is inextricably linked with Hollywood, so she asked curiously: "Can I take a look?"


    Ronan pointed to the chair opposite the desk and said, "Come over and take a look."


    These are ordinary clients of these small brokerage companies, and there is no secret at all.


    Carmen Cass pulled out the chair and sat down. She took a copy and read it. However, she speaks English well, reads slightly worse, and reads slowly.


    Ronan was very fast, and basically everything he saw was thrown to the right.


    Looking at Ronan''s serious look, Carmen Cass filled the memory of when she first entered the model training class, when she worked so hard.


    Serious hard work may not change your destiny, but if you don¡¯t work hard, you don¡¯t even have the chance to change your destiny.


    Carmen-Cass didn¡¯t know what he thought, and subconsciously asked, "Is there anything I can help?"


    Ronan looked up at her and looked at her without being polite. He seemed to be his own person: "Carmen, you choose a specific actor from the profile. A golden brown-haired girl from ten to fourteen, a golden brown-haired actress from sixteen to twenty, There are also golden-brown-haired actresses born around 60, as well as male actors born 60 years ago with the same hair color."


    Carmen Case responded: "Okay."


    Ronan warned again: "You must have performance experience, and community theater troupe performance experience is also considered."


    Carmen Cass, according to Ronan¡¯s request, also looked through it. Every document was accompanied by photos, which were clear.


    This kind of work is very boring. The two of them are looking and chatting. Most of the time, Carmen Case asks about Hollywood. Ronan answers.


    "Your conditions are so good, it is better to transfer to Hollywood to be an actor." Ronan casually joked ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Carmen-Cass did not answer this, but asked: "Why do you have to choose a blonde actor?"


    Ronan didn''t mention it any more, and replied: "This is a family, and the hair color is continuous, especially the three actresses, who will play the mother and daughter in the film."


    "Actors can dye their hair," Carmen Case said.


    Ronan first nodded: "You can dye your hair." Then he shook his head: "Hollywood has a trend, and non-blonde actresses generally don''t like dyeing blonde hair."


    He glanced at Carmen Case¡¯s blonde hair, and did not continue.


    Carmen Cass understood immediately and laughed at himself: "I have been in Britain and the United States. This is not a Hollywood problem, but a general social problem. Many people discriminate against blonde women and think this is an external manifestation of no brain."


    Ronan said, "Those who have this idea have no brains."


    Carmen Cass couldn''t help laughing.


    With the help of this female model, the information was quickly sorted out. Ronan got more than a dozen useful actor resumes, including several familiar names, which he ticked out with a pen.


    "Thank you for your help." Ronan asked tentatively: "I will invite you to dinner tonight."


    Carmen Cass refused again: "No need." She explained: "I have to take a group of photos tonight, and tomorrow I will go back to Europe."


    Ronan sighed, "It''s a pity."


    Carmen Cass said again: "I will come to the United States later."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I will also go to Europe when I have time."


    The sun had just turned to the west. He sent Carmen Case away. Thinking back to two times together, this woman was very interesting. She kept her distance and left her thoughts.


    Is this for me to pursue fiercely? Ronan guessed.

 Chapter 25： Amanda

    James Wong has been in Hollywood for many years and has worked as a producer in different positions in three TV crews. Robert Lee and George Clint are also veterans in preparing many video films. Although Ronan is inexperienced, he should be modest. I will definitely ask for advice humbly, and the crew preparations are on the right track.


    By the end of March, the equipment and props rental were negotiated one by one, all the behind-the-scenes staff were recruited, and the script was officially finalized after discussions and revisions by Ronan, James Huang and Glenn Morgan, and a contract was signed with a small brokerage company. Extras, even actors in Arab roles have been identified.


    In Hollywood, there are not many Arab actors, the treatment is poor, and they are not taken seriously. Basically, the actors are villains or terrorists.


    For only 15,000 US dollars in salary, Ronan found two Arab actors who have played more than 20 roles.


    The villain is better to say, most of the time wearing a mask, Hollywood has never lacked extras with fierce appearance and certain shooting experience.


    In the end, only the four male and female protagonists were in the audition.


    As the actor, James Huang recommended a candidate, American actor Robert Kneipp.


    This person was born in 59 years, has the golden brown hair that meets the requirements, the standard Western-style white, the appearance is very distinctive, and he started in 1986, but with average luck, he can only play some humble supporting roles.


    The price is right, the appearance and acting skills are good, and after just one audition, Ronan decided to play him.


    The heroine is the second one to be sure. Melissa Leo, a 38-year-old actress with long golden brown hair, got the role.


    Then are the two daughters of the actor.


    The younger daughter is set to be about 10 years old, and the elder daughter is about 16 years old.


    Actors can increase a few years on this basis.


    Generally speaking, in the teenage years, the older the actors are, the more reliable they are. In Hollywood, there are often actresses in their twenties playing fifteen or sixteen girl roles.


    Warner Studios audition room, a blonde girl about ten years old stood in front of the camera.


    This is the office building inside Warner Studios, which also has post-production rooms. Each floor has thousands of square meters. The crew of "Human Removal Project" only rented the audition room and several offices again.


    James-Huang is controlling the camera, and Ronan is looking at the candidate he found out from the actor''s profile.


    This girl has a typical baby face with big talking eyes and long golden hair. She looks like a large Barbie doll.


    However, facing the camera, the girl seemed a little nervous.


    "Relax." Ronan smiled, "There are no monsters here."


    The girl chuckled, her expression relaxed.


    Behind the girl''s side, the girl''s mother carefully observed everything, and secretly wrote down this scene.


    My daughter looks sweet and lovely. This is the advantage. She saw it when she applied for a small model before.


    This producer seems to have a good first impression of her daughter.


    Ronan presided over the audition, and James Wong shot it himself. This has always been the procedure before.


    "Let''s introduce yourself," Ronan said.


    The main content of the audition is basically common in the industry, neither mysterious nor complicated.


    "My name is Amanda Seyfried, I am 13 years old and I am from Pennsylvania." The girl smiled sweetly, her tone was very steady: "I started performing community performances at the Bolby Theater in Allen Down at the age of nine. Drama, became a child model at the age of eleven, filmed a print advertisement and three TV commercials..."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Such a resume can¡¯t be compared to child stars like Kirsten Dunst or Christina Rich, but it¡¯s not bad among twelve or three-year-old actors.


    By the way, he can''t afford to invite child stars like Kirsten Dunst or Christina Rich.


    Ronan will respect his work partner most of the time. After Amanda Seyfried introduced himself, he looked at James Huang and James Huang nodded quietly.


    If I stubbornly introduce myself in front of the camera, there is no need for the next step.


    Ronan said directly, "Miss Seyfried, please act in a scene that is terrified." He glanced at the woman who had been staring here, and said, "The scene was where a killer broke into you. Home, you have to hide and not be discovered by them."


    "Ok."


    Amanda Seyfried''s voice was very soft. After brewing for a few seconds, her arms folded into a ball, sitting on the ground very helpless, her lips pressed tightly into a line, and there seemed to be tears in her big eyes.


    There was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the audition room, Amanda Seyfried choked, and quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth...


    In less than ten seconds, Ronan yelled to stop, and said: "You perform a scene that is dissatisfied with the strong sister."


    The audition lasted twenty minutes before it ended.


    Ronan called and asked the staff to bring the eldest daughter''s actor over to continue the audition, and asked James Huang: "How do you feel?"


    "It''s okay, the acting skills are above the basic line." James Huang told the truth: "Of course, it''s not the best batch. There are two people who performed better than her."


    Ronan said directly: "The appearance conditions of those two people are too bad."


    To be precise, it''s ugly. Children in their early ten years are not cute or cute, and they have no added effect on the film.


    James-Huang has different opinions: "The appearance is not the most important thing, there are makeup, there are filters..."


    Ronan squeezed his chin and said, "Amanda Seyfried''s appearance advantage is too great. Her soft feeling, sweet looks and cute big eyes can attract the audience more. In the atmosphere of killing and horror , A soft little girl, can reach people''s hearts directly."


    "Uh..." James Huang thought for a while before he said, "What you said makes sense."


    Ronan will not easily use power to overwhelm people. That is the lowest level solution to the problem. He smiled and said, "It was her originally?"


    James Huang agreed: "Okay."


    Ronan ticked Amanda Seyfried''s profile with a red pen and chose her as long as the price was right.


    Once Hollywood''s four little flowers, although later can only be used as a vase, but their own conditions are really good.


    The door of the audition room was knocked from the outside, and the staff walked in with a blonde actress. This was not Ronan''s pick. It is estimated that he was on the audition list entered by James Huang or other channels from the crew.


    This is normal. In Hollywood, people basically have their own network of relationships. Favor is also applicable here.


    As long as the line is not enough, Ronan will not care too much.


    And the appearance of this actress is really unforgettable.


    swollen chest, swollen butt, swollen thighs, typical American meatballs.


    Ronan could see that the staff standing beside the actress was secretly swallowing saliva.


    Even among Americans, such **** meatballs are relatively rare.


    Ronan looked at her for a while and said, "Let¡¯s introduce yourself."


    The blonde meat bullet noticed Ronan''s gaze and said, "I am Jessica Blake, twenty years old this year..."


    Self-introduction is over Ronan and James Wong looked at each other, and after reaching a consensus, he said: "A killer broke into your home, and you performed a frightened scene."


    Jessica stretched out her tongue and licked her thick lips, then let out a harsh scream.


    what--


    The sound is extremely high, as if it can penetrate the roof.


    Then, the blonde meat bomb kicked off the high heels and ran away. The running triggered a violent breast shock. The tight shirt broke a few buttons directly, revealing the pink lace bust inside.


    This one just pulled his shirt open, threw it backhand on the ground, turned a corner and ran towards Ronan and James Huang.


    That pair of meat bombs seems to be undergoing a magnitude eight earthquake...


    Seeing that the meat bombs tended to jump out of the bust, Ronan quickly shouted, "Stop!"


    The performance of the blonde meatball was extremely exaggerated, and the basic qualities of the actor were still a little bit, so he stopped immediately.


    Ronan said directly: "Miss Blake, that''s okay. We will notify your agent of the audition results in three days."


    Jessica Blake nodded first, turned around and picked up the shirt. When he was about to leave, he suddenly looked back at Ronan and winked her eyes.


    "Eliminated?" James Wong asked.


    Ronan nodded: "Yeah."


    The actress did not use too much force, but was so violently exaggerated. If he hadn''t called to stop just now, it is estimated that the bust would have been solved.


    Although the pair of meat bombs are dazzling, this is a formal audition.


    Besides, the one sitting behind the camera is not the pants director, and he won¡¯t be upset by seeing naked auditions for a year.


    The morning audition ended, and the eldest daughter still couldn''t find a suitable candidate. Ronan replied that the office put down the materials and went to the toilet to release water.


    The blonde meatball quietly followed.

 Chapter 26： I know

    The office building was unusually quiet, and there were rapid footsteps, and Amanda Seyfried climbed up the stairs.


    had been down to the first floor before and was going to leave. I rushed to the toilet and found the clean and hygienic sign blocking the way. She had to go back to the second floor. She was very fast, and her golden pony tail was shaking back and forth.


    Amanda was a bit anxious and a bit quick, and her internal urgency was distracting. When she turned out of the stairwell, she didn''t notice a woman coming quietly and almost bumped her head on him.


    "I''m sorry." Amanda still has basic politeness.


    The woman said unceremoniously, "Don¡¯t you have eyes?"


    Amanda was taken aback, looked up at the blonde woman, rolled her eyes, and walked towards the bathroom.


    The woman followed from behind, as if she was going to the bathroom too.


    Out of the bathroom, Ronan had just washed his hands, and from the corner of his eyes he caught a familiar figure turning in.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The blonde bouncy greeted her with her chest straight.


    Ronan has a good memory, and nodded in response: "Hello, Miss Blake."


    thought that this woman was going to the bathroom, he didn''t care. He didn''t expect the blond hair to jump the first two steps, and suddenly asked: "Can I get that role?"


    The female protagonist with an open budget of 11 million U.S. dollars is excited to think about it.


    Ronan pulled out a tissue from the side, wiped his hands clean, and said vaguely: "The actors have not been decided yet."


    This is the truth, the role of the eighteen-year-old daughter has not been identified as an actor.


    The blonde meat bullet suddenly smiled: "I understand, I understand."


    While talking, she took another two steps forward.


    Ronan frowned slightly, feeling inexplicable, what does this woman understand? He didn''t tell her directly that the audition failed, but to save her some face.


    The blond meat bullet came three feet away from Ronan and suddenly leaned down.


    She bent down very slowly, leaning forward, her tight-fitting shirt with a low opening, her neckline fell instantly, revealing the huge waves surging inside.


    Ronan is not a saint, so he subconsciously glanced at it. He should have 36D, right? It seems natural.


    "Would you like to be here?" The blonde meat bomb looked very experienced, reaching out to grab Ronan''s waist belt: "I can be anywhere."


    There are too many similar deals among young actors, and with her natural strong capital, she has all succeeded in the past few times.


    Ronan quickly took a step back and reminded: "Miss Blake, please respect yourself."


    The blonde chubby chuckled, and pointed to the men''s room behind Ronan: "Shall we go inside? Lock the door, no one can see."


    The woman took a step forward and continued to grab Ronan''s belt.


    When Julia Roberts was able to get a role like this, she could do the same.


    In the hallway, Amanda Seyfried turned to the entrance of the bathroom, saw the situation inside, couldn''t help but froze, and unconsciously covered her mouth to avoid exclaiming.


    The blonde woman behind ¡¡¡¡ also turned around, glanced inward, stopped on the woman who was leaning down, and smiled meaningfully.


    are all mixed with Hollywood, of course I understand what this is doing.


    Ronan opened the blond fleshy hand and tightened his face, his tone was very serious: "Enough! This is the end of the matter, you can go."


    The blonde meatball looked at Ronan in surprise, his eyes full of incredible.


    There are still producers in Hollywood who are not fishy? Unbelievable, I was rejected because of such good conditions? Is it... Is it...


    The look in Ronan¡¯s eyes changed when the blond flesh bullet looked at him. Doesn¡¯t he like women?


    Well, it is possible that there are many Hollywood producers who like male style.


    But she didn''t give up, and wanted to test: "I..."


    Ronan stopped thinking about giving face to the other party, and interrupted directly: "Needless to say, I can tell you now that you failed the audition, so be it."


    The blonde fleshy face turned ugly in an instant, as if he hadn''t seen the two women, one big and one small at the door, and turned around quickly.


    Amanda Seyfried looked at the blonde meat bomb, and then at Ronan. The impression of this young producer greatly increased.


    For an American girl, she actually knows a lot at the age of thirteen. Besides, she is a person who has been a model for advertising early. It is not that she has never seen the bad manners of some male producers, and she has also heard a lot about Hollywood. rumor.


    This Ronan Anderson seems to be different, he looks very dutiful, and also very clean and self-loving.


    When Ronan came to this side, Amanda Seyfried hurriedly said hello: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan nodded to Amanda Seyfried, stopped, and simply said, "Amanda Seyfried, right?"


    Amanda nodded quickly: "Yes."


    "Tell your mother that you passed the audition." Ronan said calmly, "I won''t call you anymore. Let your mother come over tomorrow to discuss treatment."


    Amanda Seyfried smiled happily: "Really?" She raised her head and took a deep breath: "Awesome!"


    Feeling a curious gaze next to him, Ronan hurriedly looked over. It was a tall blond woman, she looked like she was in her twenties, and her figure was not as big as a blonde, but she was also protruding forward, and her proportions were extremely coordinated. .


    He just glanced, and then turned back to Amanda. Amanda was busy expressing thanks: "Thank you, Mr. Anderson."


    "You are welcome." Ronan waved his hand.


    He didn''t make more stops and walked straight to the office.


    "Ah!"


    Amanda seemed to remember something, clamped two thin legs, and ran into the women''s toilet.


    The blond woman glanced at Amanda Seyfried with a little disgust, then turned to Ronan, the disgust disappeared instantly, and it was replaced by inquiry and thinking.


    This seems to be a producer. Is there such a young producer in Hollywood? Is it the producer of the horror film crew on the same floor?


    is said to be a medium-cost movie with a budget of ten million dollars.


    movie projects like "Roseville" can''t be compared.


    Until Ronan turned out of the corridor, the blonde woman entered the toilet unhurriedly, opened the empty cubicle, and sat on the toilet, still thinking about the previous thing.


    The door of a compartment next to it opened, Amanda walked out lightly, glanced at the compartment of the blonde woman, and snorted coldly.


    "Don''t you have eyes?" She secretly angry: "You who don''t have eyes!"


    After Amanda came to the door of the women''s toilet, she found the mop that she had observed before, went back to the door of the compartment, picked up the mop handle, passed through the stainless steel handles on the two compartment doors, and ran out of the toilet immediately.


    "Stay inside and smell it!" She was in a very good mood: "If you have the ability, climb out from below As soon as she turned out of the bathroom, Amanda heard the sound of a door slamming from the female toilet. Then there was another woman''s roar: "Damn it! Don''t let me catch you..."


    Amanda walked slowly towards the stairwell as if she was all right.


    She didn''t run into that woman before, and apologized, but the other party cursed directly.


    Why should I endure such anger?


    Ronan returned to the office, thinking of the blonde bouncing, and felt that his style of doing things needed to be changed a little bit. This is not the reserved Oriental style, but sometimes it works better.


    As for what the blonde meatball does, he is not surprised, the entertainment circles all over the world are similar in this respect.


    After drinking a glass of water, he took out a professional book and read it, and took all the time to charge himself.


    In the afternoon, Ronan continued to preside over the audition with James Huang. The audition has been conducted so far, and only the eldest daughter''s actor has yet to be determined.


    Finally, Ronan chose an 18-year-old American actor named Michelle Williams.


    The audition was over, and some more documents were processed. Ronan was about to get off work. The sky was completely dark. The office building was quiet, and most of the people left.


    He just turned into the stairwell when a blonde woman just came down from the third floor and couldn''t help taking a look.


    This woman is tall and beautiful. I saw it once at noon, but she seemed to have changed her clothes.


    The two have a close relationship. With the natural effect of beauty, Ronan nodded slightly to her when she saw the blonde woman also looking at him.


    The blond woman also nodded and smiled, saying hello: "Good evening."


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Good evening."


    The blond woman introduced herself: "I''m Catherine Heigl."

 Chapter 27： Cold and hot

    Ask for a recommendation ticket! !


    "Hello." Ronan also introduced himself: "I am Ronan-Anderson, just call me Ronan."


    The two greeted them and walked downstairs together.


    Catherine Heigl is also welcome: "Ronan, I have seen you often these days. Are you working here?"


    Ronan nodded slightly and said simply: "My crew is auditioning and has leased Warner¡¯s audition room and several offices."


    My crew? Catherine Heigl immediately grasped the point.


    She tentatively asked: "Is it the crew of "Human Removal Project"?"


    are on the same floor, I have heard about this crew.


    Ronan specifically said: "Yes, I''m a producer on the crew."


    Catherine Hagel''s eyes widened: "You are such a young producer, you are rarely seen in Hollywood."


    "My own company." Ronan took the lead out of the stairwell, waited for Catherine Heigl to follow up, and continued: "Otherwise, I wouldn''t be a producer."


    Katherine Haiger''s eyes flashed with a hint of splendor. The crew with a budget of tens of millions of dollars, her own company...


    "Can you know which company it is?" She was only twenty years old, and she was a little anxious.


    Ronan remained silent, but was paying attention to the other party secretly, and said lightly: "Shahai Entertainment."


    The brilliance in Katherine Hegel''s eyes dissipated. The name of this company has never been heard before. It must be the kind of small company at the bottom of Hollywood.


    In an instant, the curiosity and interest in Ronan diminished.


    Ronan didn¡¯t seem to have seen it, and said with emotion: ¡°It took me ten days to get 11 million U.S. dollars in investment. Unfortunately, time is limited, otherwise more people will invest in my project.¡±


    Hearing this, Catherine Hegel scolded herself for being stupid, with a budget of 11 million US dollars! Is this something small companies can play?


    I am afraid this is a film company that is about to rise.


    Catherine Heigl laughed immediately and said, "It''s amazing to be able to invest tens of millions of dollars. Ninety percent of the people in this circle can''t do it."


    She said this sincerely, with sincere admiration in her words.


    Ronan just smiled, very humble, it seems it''s no big deal.


    Katherine Heigl looked at her, and she felt that this person was not easy.


    The two walked into the lobby on the first floor, and there were rapid footsteps behind them, and a Latino man in his twenties chased from behind.


    "Miss Hagel." The man said anxiously: "There are changes in the plan. Director Behring asked me to inform you that the dubbing will start at 8 o''clock tomorrow morning."


    Catherine Hegel turned back, her smile instantly turned into frost, and said coldly, "I see."


    Latino seemed to get used to her attitude and left quickly.


    Catherine Heigl turned back to face Ronan, and Frost turned into an enthusiastic smile: "I recently worked on the same floor as you."


    Ronan asked at the right time: "Are you an actor?"


    "Yes." Catherine Heigl came to the door and quickly stepped forward to open the glass door for Ronan. After going out, she said: "I have been working on the "Roseville" crew recently, um...I am a female Number two."


    Ronan nodded: "The weight is very heavy."


    Catherine Heigl doesn¡¯t think so: "A TV show, not a movie."


    "Step by step." Ronan seemed to be serious and said: "You can always find your place."


    Catherine Heigl opened her mouth, wanting to ask if the "Human Removal Project" is suitable for her, but she endured it.


    entered the parking lot, she offered to offer: "Would you like to have a drink together?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said with regret: "Sorry, I have a job to deal with tonight, let''s get another day."


    "Okay, I''ll call you another day." Catherine Heigl asked along the way: "Your cell phone number?"


    Ronan reported a string of numbers, then waved goodbye to Catherine Heigl, drove his Cadillac out of Burbank and returned to his apartment in North Hollywood.


    After a simple dinner and a shower, Ronan went to the study to turn on the computer and searched through the mailbox to find the mail from Glen Morgan.


    This is also the main reason why he refused the invitation of Catherine Heigl.


    After the final draft of the "Human Removal Project", Glenn Morgan further improved the script of "Reaper Is Coming". This is the latest version and I want to ask for his opinion.


    The invitation of a beautiful woman or the project related to the company''s development is more important, Ronan can clearly distinguish.


    Unlike the first version of the script I have seen before, the story of this version of the script is closer to that of the previous life movie. In the first version of the script, the coroner appeared very few, which obviously aggravated the scene.


    Several major characters have also been adjusted. For example, Carter Horton, who ranked fourth in the order of death, was initially set to be a grumpy person, but after the change, he added a careful side.


    There are not many pages in the play, less than a hundred pages. Ronan read it twice carefully and gave his opinion in his reply.


    This letter is in duplicate and sent to Glen Morgan and James Huang.


    Ronan¡¯s suggestion is simple. The external expression of the film should be as American as possible, and the horror scenes should also be closer to the tastes of American horror film audiences. Limbs fly horizontally.


    These are of course commercial considerations.


    Ronan did a detailed investigation before going to Abu Dhabi. When the taste is important, horror films must not be skimpy.


    Like the most successful "Screaming and Screaming" series in recent years, after adding youth and suspense elements, it still retains some of the characteristics of plasma tablets.


    There are obvious differences in the tastes of audiences in different regions.


    In the East, flying flesh and blood is more disgusting, not scary; but most American audiences are often frightened by blood and severed limbs.


    Strictly speaking, "Reaper is Coming" can be regarded as a preliminary combination of Eastern and Western horror elements.


    But there are very few oriental elements in previous movies, and people who don''t understand Eastern culture can''t even feel it. The setting of the **** of death and various heavy-tasting death scenes are also easy for North American audiences to accept.


    Just as Chinese food must be Westernized when it reaches the West, since it is a business, it must actively adapt to the market.


    After sending the e-mail, Ronan read the book for a while. There are a lot of professional books on movie operation. He benefited a lot from watching the professional content in the book and combining some movie operations in his memory.


    Hollywood has too many movies with mediocre creativity or content, but they rely on excellent business operations to obtain huge profits.


    Ronan sometimes thinks very far and has a big goal. Even saying that it will be laughed at by others is an illusion, but he is working hard in that direction. Even if he fails to reach the goal, he can achieve success.


    Since I have the opportunity now, of course I have to stand high and look at the scenery.


    At this high place, some people will choose pure film art and some people will choose social welfare. Ronan''s choice is the Internet and commercial entertainment.


    is very difficult and riskier.


    Just in case, Ronan never forgot to retreat.


    So, he opened the document again and examined the content that had been written in "Fifty Shades".


    The outline of the first part of this novel has already been completed, and the first 20,000 words have been revised several times. Ronan even posted 6,000 words on his blog.


    Unfortunately, the number of readers'' page views is currently zero.


    Ronan landed on the blog and took a look, and updated another 2,000 words, turning off the blog and writing novels with peace of mind.


    Ten fingers kept tapping the keyboard, and paragraphs of text gradually appeared on the screen.


    "I don''t love left." Edward warned.


    Bella''s breathing became rapid, her towering chest undulated violently, and she asked, "Why?"


    Edward pulled her into the game room and said, "Because I am only Cao!"


    Then, Ronan''s fingers stopped above the keyboard.


    Cavin! He Cavan!


    Next, I will write about the first female slave of the male lead, but Ronan''s head is blank.


    does not know how to write, but there is no content to write.


    Art comes from life and is higher than life.


    How to write without experience in this area?


    Sitting in front of the computer for half an hour, Ronan wrote and deleted, and after repeating it seven or eight times, he simply closed the document.


    He once again felt a serious lack of professional ability.


    How to strengthen?


    Ronan thought for a while, but didn''t have a clue for the time being, because Calvin was so irritable that he couldn''t read the book, so he had to go to sleep.


    The next day, he got up early for a run, bought breakfast outside, and rushed to the Warner Studios on time after using it.


    Today, we will negotiate with the agent of the main actor.

 Chapter 28： Lower pay

    Negotiation is a skill that producers must master. Negotiating with actors or agents in other positions is a job that often needs to be faced.


    As a commercial negotiation, it must not only comply with commercial laws and regulations, but also be implemented within the framework of industry regulations.


    At this time Ronan studied the "Entertainment Act" and the role of industry regulations.


    Although he hired a professional entertainment lawyer to assist in the negotiation, if he doesn''t even understand the most basic situation, he will definitely catch the blind.


    Fortunately, the "Human Removal Plan" did not sign a contract with any union. It is a non-union project, so you don¡¯t have to pay attention to the cumbersome regulations of the union.


    The trade union here is not a display, and it can be annoying to make things happen.


    In fact, many people in the crew belong to union members. Strictly speaking, the union restricts them from accepting non-union projects, but in general, the union is too lazy to bother.


    The independent film industry itself is messy.


    Like Woody Allen, he didn''t join any union in Hollywood, and he still cooperated with the cast and crew of various unions.


    "Mr. Anderson, fifty thousand dollars is not too much."


    In the office, a middle-aged blond woman with a look similar to Amanda Seyfried sat on the sofa and said with a smile: "Amanda is not a newcomer, she is worth the price."


    The other party was asking for a price, Ronan was not annoyed, and said slowly, "Ms. Seyfried, this price is too high."


    Mrs. Seyfried remembered the look in his daughter¡¯s eyes during the audition yesterday, and said: ¡°The crew plans to shoot for two months. We will count as 60 days, less than one thousand dollars a day, which is only higher than the minimum film pay standard set by the Screen Actors Guild. Just one point."


    Ronan did not directly refute, but instead said: "Madam, as far as I know, Miss Amanda Seyfried did not join the three major actors'' guilds. "Human Removal Project" is the first film and television work she actually participated in."


    Mrs. Seyfried answered: "The crew must always abide by the rules of the union."


    Ronan smiled: "The Human Elimination Project did not sign a contract with the actors'' union, and there is no need to follow the union''s rules regarding salary. Ms. Seyfried, are you not an agent?"


    The union also stipulates that its members must obtain jobs through brokers.


    Mrs. Seyfried argued for reasons: "I am the manager of Amanda!" Strictly speaking, the manager could not get a job for the client. She quickly changed the topic: "Amanda started working as a child model at the age of 11. Many children¡¯s advertisements are very popular. Mr. Anderson, I have seen all the young actors who participated in the audition."


    She offered her observation trick: "Is someone more beautiful and cute than Amanda? More attractive?"


    Ronan did not care about the identity of the manager or the broker, but waited for the other party to continue talking.


    Mrs. Seyfried asked and answered: "No!"


    This is obvious, Ronan did not refute, nodded: "What you said makes sense."


    "Forty thousand dollars!" Mrs. Seyfried looked serious, but she was smiling in her heart. When she auditioned, she knew that this guy admired her daughter very much. She emphasized her tone: "On Amanda''s terms, she should also get a matching pay."


    Amanda Seyfried looks really good, but Ronan won¡¯t get dizzy, and said, ¡°Miss Seyfried really deserves a salary that matches her.¡±


    Mrs. Seyfried breathed a sigh of relief, and it was done!


    Well, young people, only twenty years old, inexperienced, they will inevitably be inclined when they see people or things they like.


    Ronan looked at Mrs. Seyfried, and recalled the relevant information that Robert Lee had found, and his heart was very calm.


    What are the people who are willing to let ten-year-olds and even younger children go to the entertainment industry?


    If you are from an acting family, there is nothing to say, because you have the advantages of resources and connections, and mixed entertainment is a relatively easy road.


    But for ordinary people, 99% is for one thing-money!


    Relatively speaking, this Mrs. Seyfried is a more responsible kind, like Macaulay Culkin¡¯s parents...


    It is more unfortunate for a child star to encounter such parents.


    Ronan still had a smile on his face, and still did not directly refute, he slowly stated: "The longest advertisement for Miss Amanda Seyfried has only been broadcast for two months, and has never been a brand. Image endorsement."


    Upon hearing this, Mrs. Seyfried''s loose face immediately tightened.


    Ronan continued: "She hasn''t appeared in any TV or movie so far, and her popularity is beyond mention."


    Mrs. Seyfried subconsciously wanted to refute, but she didn''t know what to say, because what the other party said was all facts.


    Ronan took out a forged form from the drawer this morning and handed it to Mrs. Seyfried opposite. He began to adulterate on the basis of facts: "After the audition yesterday, I sent someone to five crowded places in Los Angeles. A sample survey was conducted, and a total of 457 people participated, and all of them...without exception, none of them knew Miss Amanda Seyfried."


    He said faintly: "In other words, Miss Amanda Seyfried is not well-known and does not currently have the ability to attract audiences for the film."


    Mrs. Seyfried looked at the sample survey form, her face uncertain.


    "For the film and television industry, Miss Amanda Seyfried is a complete newcomer." Ronan slowly told the truth: "I don''t even have a resume as an extra."


    Mrs. Seyfried was speechless for a while, and the young man was not as he was yesterday.


    Then, she took a breath. Ronan Anderson didn''t seem to refute it directly, but in the side discussion, they refuted all the so-called advantages she was talking about, leaving people speechless.


    This is a twenty-year-old young man, clearly an old fox proficient in negotiation!


    The negotiation was completely integrated into Ronan''s rhythm, and Mrs. Seyfried couldn''t help asking, "How much do you plan to pay Amanda?"


    Ronan said directly: "6,000 dollars." He smiled and said, "According to 60 days of shooting, there will be 100 dollars per day."


    Mrs. Seyfried immediately said: "It''s too low Amanda is one of the main actors. Should I participate in the promotion of the film?"


    In most cases, the production company pays the actors a fixed remuneration, not only the salary for performance services, but also the remuneration for all film-related promotional activities, such as the actors attending press conferences, accepting interviews, shooting stills, and making promotional films And trailers, as well as promotion of new and old media, etc.


    "If you don''t want to participate, then I won''t force it." Ronan smiled amiably, and hit the other side directly: "This is an R-rated film, and Miss Amanda Seyfried''s age is not suitable for promotion and marketing. ."


    When these words came out, Mrs. Seyfried became a little anxious: "The crew cannot exclude Amanda from the promotion plan!"


    Publicity is conducive to expanding visibility, which is directly linked to future rewards.


    Ronan would not be sloppy when he should be straightforward. He raised a finger and said, "Ten thousand dollars! This is the final offer. If no agreement can be reached, I can only say regret."


    The real budget of the project is limited, so I can only find ways to reduce the cost of actors.


    He added: "I promise that Miss Seyfried will not take more than six hours of filming a day. The crew will hire a tutor for her, and will not let her participate in any work activities that are dangerous or may harm her health."


    Negotiations are rushed and slowed down, and they often get unexpected results: "Madam, as a legal guardian, you can accompany you throughout the filming process. You enjoy the treatment of normal crew members. All of these can be written in the contract."


    This means that you don¡¯t have to pay for food, drink and accommodation? Mrs. Seyfried finally smiled: "Okay."


    The remuneration is negotiated, but for the treatment of the most troublesome actors in the crew, the negotiation has just begun.

 Chapter 29： Worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth

    Ask for a recommendation ticket!


    The negotiated salary is only the most basic salary. Of course, a qualified broker or manager has to fight for more protection for the customer, and this is Amanda Seyfried''s mother.


    Ronan saw tricks and tricks. Negotiation was originally a time-consuming and labor-intensive task.


    Throughout the morning, he and Mrs. Seyfried only negotiated the salary and guarantee conditions.


    This speed is already very fast, and the negotiation of Michelle Williams under Robert''s charge has not even reached the basic salary by noon.


    Ordinary actors are relatively easy, changing to a star actor, negotiations lasting for several weeks or even months are common.


    After being frustrated by Ronan with a soft knife, Mrs. Seyfried converged a bit behind her, and did not make excessive demands on the supplementary terms of the pay.


    For example, the box office bonuses requested by many actors in this era were not mentioned.


    The box office bonus is different from the subsequent share, which is a one-time reward given to the main cast and crew by the number of North American box office promised by the production company in the contract.


    Mrs. Seyfried should be very clear that Amanda Seyfried did not mention the capital for this condition.


    Of course, she has not let go of the dispute, such as the insurance benefits of Amanda on the crew.


    The "Entertainment Act" has hard and fast regulations in this regard. Ronan cannot ask for trouble. Expenditure in this area must be done. The law stipulates that the medical insurance, personal insurance and benefits of the actors occupy at least 15% of the basic salary.


    The crew must pay according to the minimum standard.


    There is also an overdue payment. The actor¡¯s working time for filming is two months from May 1st to June 30th. If the filming is overdue, the crew needs to pay Amanda Seyfried a remuneration of $2,000 for every day over. .


    To put it plainly, this is the overtime clause.


    It is not popular in Hollywood that all employees voluntarily work overtime. Overtime work must be paid, otherwise the troubles caused need to be solved with more money.


    Ronan was a middle-level company in a large company in his previous life. Not to mention that he was on standby all year round. The work was timeless, which led to a long period of time without a private life and no surname. Finally, he went to the street to socialize at work.


    Negotiations continued in the afternoon.


    "Amanda''s name will appear for the third time among actors, second only to the male and female protagonists." Mrs. Seyfried began to fight for all her daughter''s opportunities to show her face: "It must be presented separately in the credits."


    Regarding the title, Ronan had an exchange with James Huang. The film has a prelude, but the time is very short.


    He directly rejected: "Amanda''s name is ranked fourth in the actor, tied with the name of another actress Michelle Williams."


    Mrs. Seyfried played a trick: "It''s okay to be the last in the prologue."


    Ronan said lightly: "That is for the director."


    The best subtitles for the prologue, one is the beginning of the prologue, and the other is the end of the prologue. He gives the sweetness appropriately: "Amanda''s name will not be less than the name of any other actor, including height, width, thickness and display duration."


    Having had the negotiation experience in the morning, Mrs. Seyfried did not dare to underestimate Ronan. After thinking about it, she said, "Yes."


    Mrs. Seyfried continued to request: "During the filming period, Amanda will be provided with a special car to pick up and drop off. A babysitter car will be provided for outing to shoot. There must not be any naked shoulders or thighs above the knees during shooting. If the film is exhibited in the film festival above the three-star level, it is necessary to arrange at least one media event for Amanda and provide sufficient funds."


    Negotiations on these small matters are still bargaining, Ronan is not polite, and directly said: "You can solve the traffic problem yourself. The crew is limited in funding and cannot provide a nanny car, but if you are out for shooting, Miss Seyfried can work with another actor. Enjoy a car, the same goes for the dressing room. There will be no naked shots, the hotel is okay, and there is no need to talk about the film festival."


    Mrs. Seyfried''s face went black upon hearing these words.


    This producer is really stingy!


    Ronan rarely compromises where he spends money, but uses some false names as a weight: "Miss Amanda Seyfried can sign in the future movie advertisements or trailers of Shahai Entertainment. The future will be in the movie. Miss Amanda Seyfried also has the right to sign on DVD, video tape and CD packaging, as well as on the bottom of the film¡¯s advertising poster."


    As a member of the main actor group, in Ronan¡¯s plan, Amanda Seyfried enjoys such treatment, but as a black-hearted capitalist, how can he be worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth without using the other party¡¯s due treatment as a bargaining chip? ?


    Mrs. Seyfried thought for a while and thought it was not bad, so that Amanda''s name would have more chances to show up, which is conducive to long-term development.


    After pondering for a while, she said, "Yes."


    Afterwards, the negotiation between the two shots involved the specific shooting, mainly because Amanda could not shoot large-scale or difficult shots.


    The focus of the debate is mainly those scenes with a larger **** scale.


    As for the right to consult and decide on scripts, co-actors and directors, makeup and costumes, publicity and tidbits, they are not in the discussion.


    Even if Mrs. Seyfried had just entered the film industry, she would not be stupid enough to ask for this power.


    Not to mention the perks, which are only available to star actors.


    It took a full day for Ronan to negotiate the Amanda Seyfried contract. The next day, under the witness of the lawyer, the two parties formally signed the contract. (If it is a trade union contracted project, it needs to be endorsed by the representative of the corresponding trade union and filed with the trade union.)


    It took nearly a week later, and the crew signed a contract with Michelle Williams, Melissa Leo and Robert Kneipp.


    These actors are basically not well-known, and there is no way to talk about their appeal. The salary has been reduced to a certain extent by Ronan, a black-hearted capitalist. The highest salary of Robert Kneipp is 50,000 US dollars, Melissa Leo 30,000 US dollars, just a few years into the industry. Michelle Williams is only paid $20,000.


    In addition to the two Arab actors totaling US$15,000 in salary and the cost of hiring extras, Ronan managed to suppress the cost of actors¡¯ salary to less than US$150,000.


    The highest personal salary of the entire crew is James Huang, who has directed "X-Files" and worked as a producer in different positions in three TV series, which also meets the salary of 300,000 US dollars.


    and James Wong¡¯s good friend Glenn Morgan.


    The well-known screenwriter polished Ronan¡¯s script. Ronan adopted Glenn Morgan¡¯s suggestion and revised the script again, adding more black characters to the scene just to rescue the black characters. Triggering a crisis in the protagonist''s family, leading to the invasion of neighbors, and finally the blacks fled, attracting the rescue of Arab neighbors.


    Black life is expensive or something, this era has begun to stand out.


    According to the industry in the circle, Glenn Morgan took almost the lowest $1,000 polish fee.


    After the screenwriters strike in 2008, this minimum figure will rise to $15,000.


    The management hates strikes the most.


    Which boss does not want to exploit his employees to death?


    "When you work overtime: You have to use the company as your home. When you ask for leave: You think the company is your home, come and go if you want."


    "I will definitely give you a salary increase. As long as you do well, the company will never treat you badly."


    As a new boss, Ronan would definitely say: Learn from colleagues who often work overtime, and learn from employees who do not require salary...


    Young people, you have to do more to become more capable.


    It''s a pity that no big stars have come to make friendly cameo appearances in the "Human Removal Project".


    The total salary of the crew was controlled within US$600,000 according to Ronan¡¯s plan, which basically achieved the goal.


    There are also the expenses of the entire Shahai Entertainment, which will also be taken from the accounts of the crew. Mary has been doing the accounts. This is also a common situation in the independent film circle. It will continue from the financing back to the release of the film in North America.


    In the preparatory period, shooting period and post-production period, there are countless expenditures for various titles, even if the film is released, there is also the promotion and marketing.


    Shahai Entertainment does not have the ability to distribute, but the producer can also advertise the film.


    There is Ronan again. As the initiator and producer of the project, he certainly enjoys the corresponding salary.

 Chapter 30： Producer

    Companies and individuals are two completely different business entities. Shahai Entertainment¡¯s investment in shooting "Human Removal Project" is a corporate act, while Ronan¡¯s role as a producer is a personal act.


    Therefore, Ronan and Shahai Entertainment signed a producer employment agreement.


    This is a reasonable and legal investment by Arabs.


    Most film companies will hire a producer to coordinate all the operations of the crew, and then under the producer is an online producer, or a production manager in layman''s terms, responsible for preparing budgets, leasing equipment, coordinating venues and supervising accounting personnel And many other functions.


    However, small crews are often not so particular. The functions of online producers are actually scattered among Ronan, George, Mary and Robert.


    Ronan treats the core veterans very well. In addition to the normal salary, these three can also receive a producer salary from the crew.


    The generosity of Arabs.


    Strictly speaking, the "Human Removal Project" does not belong to Shahai Entertainment, but a project initiated by Ronan. When Shahai Entertainment invests in this project, it needs to pay a development fee to Ronan.


    This is not Luo Nankeng Arab investment, but the normal situation in the industry.


    Jerry Bruckheimer and his Bruckheimer company often play like this.


    Producers like Jerry Bruckheimer are usually called "planning experts". These people are often project initiators and belong to the absolute high-end existence in the circle.


    Under normal circumstances, the production company will pay the general project sponsor from 10,000 to 60,000 US dollars.


    As for the gold medal producer like Jerry Bruckheimer, the project launch cost is often as high as seven figures.


    Because it involves individuals, Ronan followed the formal industry regulations. According to the project''s investment of 11 million US dollars, he received a payment of 25,000 US dollars from Shahai Entertainment.


    Half of the money has been paid. As usual, when shooting starts, the other half will be paid.


    The remuneration of the producer is not only these, but also project guarantee fees and production fees.


    There is no third-party guarantee in the "Human Removal Plan", and the project guarantee fee is naturally out of the question.


    In terms of production costs, the Producers Alliance is a trade organization and does not have any regulations on production costs.


    There are many factors that affect the level of production costs, which play a decisive role. Basically, the box office of the previous film, the successful films that have participated in the production, the budget of the film, and the industry status of the client.


    Producers are undoubtedly the real high-end existence of the film industry. According to the current Hollywood practice, the producers who took over for the first time can now get production compensation ranging from US$20,000 to US$150,000.


    After the arrival of the new millennium, this number will rise significantly.


    Compared to the fledgling screenwriters and actors, this is undoubtedly a sky-high price.


    As far as producer compensation is concerned, Ronan is operating in a standardized manner, and Shahai Entertainment paid him a production fee of 35,000 US dollars.


    In other words, Ronan¡¯s producer is paid 60,000 US dollars.


    In addition, there is a script copyright transfer fee.


    The script of "Human Removal Project" belongs to his personal creation, and there is no creation agreement between him and Shahai Entertainment, and the copyright ownership is very clear.


    The copyright law of the United States clearly stipulates that in the case of signing a copyright agreement, the copyright of the corresponding work created by the hired party belongs to the employer.


    In other words, if the project sponsor has an idea and hires a screenwriter to create the script, the copyright of the script has nothing to do with the hired screenwriter.


    In this regard, Ronan is also blameless, only $5,000.


    The script of the newcomer''s screenwriter, who is not yet a member of the union, is basically at this price.


    Ronan is also the second highest paid person in the crew, second only to director James Huang.


    There is a signature.


    This is also very important. In case the film sells, just like the director and the main actors'' signatures, the producer''s signatures can also attract widespread attention.


    It is not difficult to find that the filmmakers are all individually signed and rarely tied with others.


    Ronan used his own advantages to not only sign independently, but also gave the sign an independent picture.


    The production company will not object anyway.


    After the venue was confirmed, the equipment was rented in place, and the actors signed the agreement, Ronan specially convened the film crew for two meetings. It was not a work arrangement. The main reason was to let these people get familiar with it as soon as possible.


    After ¡¡¡¡, his work will be relatively easier.


    Many specific preparations of the crew are placed on James Huang. As the director of the independent project and the highest paid person, he has to take corresponding responsibilities.


    Most of the directors of the crew will participate in the preparation of the project.


    Ronan did not relax either. Through Mary, George and Robert, he controls the overall situation of the crew and the project.


    As a producer, he cannot lock the director, let alone let go of the shackles.


    There are many directors, all of whom have their brains open to the sky, and they can immediately fly out of the atmosphere by letting go of the rope that holds them.


    Studio office.


    Ronan looked at the latest financial report sent by Mary. He could roughly understand the experience of the previous life and the study during this period.


    "It''s really spending money like water." He sighed with the changes in the book''s figures.


    Mary asked: "Do Arabs really care about the specific funding direction?"


    The preparations for the movie are now in progress, and the expenses on the accounts have been close to four million dollars.


    Ronan was satisfied with the speed of spending money, and replied, "Just in case."


    It¡¯s always good to be more prepared.


    It¡¯s better to avoid some troubles. The Arab really has money in his hands, and he is short of money.


    Try to cooperate with Arabs for a few more years. The UAE is really proud, sometimes it makes no sense.


    Anyway, whose money is not money? The American dollar is not worth more than the Arab dollar.


    Looking through the financial report, Ronan remembered Netflix, who had been following him recently, and said directly to Mary: "You go to a reliable market research consulting company, the ability is better, the price can be higher. Let them watch He writes an Internet company and founder Reed Hastings called Netflix, and publishes a weekly report."


    Mary didn''t understand Ronan''s meaning, and nodded and said, "Okay, I will do it now."


    Ronan thought for a while, then asked, "Do you know anyone who makes a romance in San Fernando Valley?"


    "What are you going to do?" Mary warned: "RonanIn our industry, it is a taboo to run into that type!"


    Ronan hurriedly waved his hand: "You want to go wrong." He simply explained: "I''m writing a novel. There are some plots about the San Fernando Valley. I want to investigate it on the spot."


    During the recent period, he has been Cavan, and Cavan is ecstatic, so he wants to make time to visit the San Fernando Valley.


    Mary believed, and said, "I''ll find someone to ask." She asked, "When are you going to go?"


    Ronan replied: "The sooner the better."


    The serialized novel on the blog has not been updated for a long time. Fortunately, there are no readers, otherwise the blade will be collected.


    Mary glanced at Ronan curiously, did not say anything, left the office, just about to return to the financial room, and saw a sweet-looking blond girl walking along the corridor with a paper bag.


    She knows this girl, Amanda Seyfried, the youngest actor in the crew.


    "Hello, Mary." Amanda Seyfried took the initiative to greet her and asked, "Is Mr. Anderson there?"


    Sweet-looking and polite, Mary laughed and said, "Ronan is in the office, go over, remember to knock on the door before going in."


    Amanda Seyfried smiled sweetly and said, "I will."


    waved to Mary, she came to the office door, knocked gently on the door, waited for the sound of "please come in" inside, then pushed in.


    Ronan saw the blond girl coming in, put down the book in his hand, Amanda Seyfried quickly waved: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, did you disturb your work?"


    "No." Ronan picked up the book in his hand and motioned: "I am finished with work, and I am reading."

 Chapter 31： gift

    shut the office door backhand, Amanda Seyfried carried a big paper bag and came to Ronan''s desk.


    Ronan looked at the blonde girl curiously, just by looking at her appearance, Amanda looked sweet, cute and cute. She probably hasn''t changed her voice yet, and her voice is soft.


    He hadn¡¯t watched the movie that Amanda played as a child star. I don¡¯t know if it looks like this. It¡¯s the first time I went to check Amanda Seyfried. girl".


    Hmm...a stupid girl who can sense the weather through her chest.


    Now Amanda, how do you say? It''s a bit like Dakota Fanning as a kid.


    "Amanda." Ronan asked with a smile, "Are you looking for me?"


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The blonde girl put the paper bag on the desk, rolled her big eyes, and said grinning: "I''ll give you a present."


    Ronan was curious: "Gift?"


    Amanda Seyfried nodded repeatedly: "Yeah." She pointed to the paper bag: "Mr. Anderson, do you like it?"


    Ronan took the paper bag and said, "Call me Ronan."


    "Yeah." Amanda Seyfried responded softly again.


    Ronan opened the paper bag, and it turned out to be baked golden cupcakes. He took a deep breath, and a sweet smell came out, making people appetite.


    He took one, gestured to Amanda, and asked, "Can you?"


    Amanda Seyfried smiled innocently: "Of course."


    Ronan took a small bite, and the taste was not bad, but it was a bit too sweet, but it was normal. The sweets on Lao Mei''s side were a bit sweet.


    "How is it?" Amanda looked at Ronan expectantly.


    Ronan raised a thumb: "Awesome cupcakes." He looked at the paper bag and asked, "Where did I buy it?"


    Amanda Seyfried smiles sweeter and purer: "I did it."


    "You did it?" Ronan looked down at the cake and then at Amanda Seyfried. Isn''t that true?


    Amanda Seyfried added: "The main production process is done by my mother, but I also participate, such as adding sugar and milk."


    "Your craftsmanship is excellent." Ronan timely praised: "Thank you and your mother for the cake."


    Amanda Seyfried pointed to the paper bag: "These are for you, as long as you like it."


    Ronan put away the paper bag: "I have lunch today."


    He has a dear smile on his face, but he secretly sighs in his heart that there are really beautiful girls who can become famous.


    I remember when I was doing video content, I read a report about Taylor Swift. When I first released the song, in order to please the DJs on the radio, Taylor Swift personally made snacks, and then sent them one by one.


    Although there are elements of luck in becoming famous, personal efforts other than luck are also crucial.


    "I''m leaving." Amanda said to Ronan, "Come to me next time you want to eat."


    Ronan nodded: "Goodbye."


    The office door opened and closed. He glanced at the mirror next to him. He was still too young, plus he looked good and lacked the majesty of a powerful producer.


    But I think about it, gathering people''s hearts is the most important thing at this stage.


    Looking at the paper bag, Ronan Mosuo held his chin. It is estimated that this was the idea of ??Mrs. Seyfried?


    Is this specifically to please yourself?


    Soon, Ronan realized that he was thinking too much.


    Leaving the office, came to the studio, and found that many people in the crew were enjoying the same cupcakes, and director James Huang also had a paper bag.


    "From Amanda." He said to Ronan, "It''s too sweet."


    Ronan nodded, and said, "Your sugar tolerance is low."


    James-Huang handed the paper bag to his assistant and asked him to distribute it to the rest of the director team. He added: "East Asians generally don''t like too sweet food."


    Ronan responded, actively changed the subject, and asked, "Have you seen the house on the location set? I asked someone to make some adjustments."


    "I''ve seen it." James Huang took a folder, glanced at it, and said: "The guys in San Fernando Valley have remodeled the house inside and out very well. They are very suitable for shooting. Ronan, one thing to pay attention to, When we are shooting, we may take pictures of two nearby houses. It is best to say hello to them in advance."


    Ronan wrote down: "I will let Robert coordinate with them in advance."


    When shooting outside scenes, it is best to sign a waiver agreement with the parties in the scenes where the faces of others and even private property appear, otherwise it will be quite troublesome to pursue them.


    The studio is very busy, the set designer is setting up the background, the camera crew is debugging equipment, the actor crew is hiding in a corner to rehearse, and some actors involved in action dramas are temporarily trained in guns.


    These are all concentrated in a small studio, and the conditions are a bit crude.


    Ronan asked with concern: "Is it okay to start shooting in early May?"


    Compared to James Huang, he lacks a lot of experience. Even the genius in this industry is not known by birth.


    "No problem." James Huang was confident: "No one will bother us. The production of the crew is going well, and it can definitely start on time."


    Ronan nodded, and the matters related to shooting naturally have to be handed over to the director. The most basic thing for Hollywood movies to run the world is to let professional people do professional things.


    However, he still reminded: "As for Arabs and black characters, I need to shoot more, and I need to edit enough versions of Arab characters in post-production."


    James Huang was a producer, not the kind of director who lives in his own world, and said: "I understand, we have to give the gold master an explanation."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing, James Huang also laughed.


    James-Huang knows very well that "Death is Coming" also needs Arab investment.


    I want to make the Arabs happy for the time being. He is from Asia. The love and hatred between the Jews and the Arabs has a fart relationship. Those who are willing to pay for his work are good people.


    Ronan stopped disturbing James-Huang¡¯s work. He walked around in the studio and came to the place where the actors were. Maybe the cupcakes played a role, or maybe the cute girl¡¯s appearance was naturally lovely~www.novelhall. com~Amanda Seyfried is very popular.


    When he came over, Michelle Williams, who was relatively experienced in acting, was reminding Amanda about some things to note when performing.


    Michelle Williams gives people a very quiet feeling, which seems to be incompatible with the rebellious and domineering sister role in the script.


    But Ronan has seen her performance in auditions, just like serious people are good at acting in comedies. Many actors play roles contrary to reality, and they are more handy.


    As for appearance, the actress who has played Monroe at least fits the taste of North American audiences.


    In the audition, neither Amanda Seyfried nor Michelle Williams performed the best, but Ronan chose them, naturally, he was influenced by the past.


    Maybe his cognition is biased, but it makes sense. The two actresses who have proven themselves are definitely more convincing than those cats and dogs who don¡¯t even remember their names.


    It is a pity that the actors and actresses are two strangers.


    There is no other way. Actors who were born 60 years ago and haven''t made a lot of achievements until now are basically hard to get much better in this life. There are not no actors who are late bloomers, but the proportion is too low.


    Two people with rich resumes, good acting skills and low pay have become his choice.


    came to the temporary training ground for actors next to him. The male protagonist and Arab actors were receiving instructions on how to use guns.


    The use of firearms during filming is completely different from reality. Most of them are styling as they are cool and handsome. As for whether such shooting poses will shoot into the sky in reality, it is often not the first element.


    Ronan watched for a while, the training ground quickly took a short break, and the Arab actor came over.

 Chapter 32： Post production positions

    In this filming, Ronan hired two senior Arab actors, a man and a woman. In reality, the two are husband and wife, and in the film they are also husband and wife.


    The two have been in Hollywood for seven or eight years. Because of their ethnic relationship, there is no shortage of roles. Also because of ethnic relationship, they have not played any positive roles. They often appear in Hollywood movies and televisions as villains or terrorists. In the play.


    Came to find Ronan''s actor, who has a typical Arabic name-Muhammad.


    In the "True Lies" filmed by James Cameron, he played a terrorist with more than a dozen lines.


    If you switch to a white or black actor, two actors with their resumes will definitely not be able to get a salary of $15,000.


    All kinds of discrimination in Hollywood are real, as we all know.


    Therefore, Muhammad found Ronan and expressed his gratitude first.


    "This role is different from all the roles I have played in the past." Muhammad''s dark face, with twelve points of seriousness: "Arabic characters rarely have a positive image in Hollywood movies, let alone like now. such."


    Ronan said calmly: "I just want to tell the truth. Not all Americans are good people, and not all Arabs are bad people, right?"


    Mohammed nodded hurriedly: "Yes! Mr. Anderson, that''s too true! I should say thank you."


    "No need to be like this." Ronan waved his hand, awe-inspiring: "This is the most basic conscience of being a man, and the most basic professional ethics of a filmmaker."


    Muhammad pursed his lips and nodded: "There are too few people like you in Hollywood. I immigrated to the United States ten years ago. You are the most respectable good person I have ever seen since immigrating."


    was issued a good person card like this? Ronan doesn''t care. A person spends a long time in an environment that lacks respect. As long as he pays some attention to it, he can often bring twelve points of gratitude.


    Since this film is going to have a positive and extremely important Arab role, of course it has to be used to the end.


    Ronan turned the subject and asked, "Immigrated, have you ever been back?"


    Muhammad shook his head: "No." He smiled bitterly: "Go back without a face. Because of my livelihood, I came here to play a lot of bad roles. My relatives in the Middle East have cut contact with me."


    The Arab world is relatively conservative, and the UAE is considered the most enlightened country.


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "The "Human Removal Project" will definitely be introduced into the UAE. You can go back and watch it at that time. It is estimated that this film can change the views of many people.


    "Good!" Muhammad was somewhat agitated.


    "The crew also needs actors to promote over there. Your husband and wife are the most suitable candidates." Ronan smiled and said, "Publish our films more among your compatriots."


    Mohammed vowed to say: "It will definitely! Mr. Anderson, I promise."


    Ronan warned again: "Most of the crew are Americans. I can''t change everyone''s mind. There are some things..."


    Muhammad could understand, and immediately said: "I understand."


    "Go for training and show your best performance."


    Hearing this, Mohammed solemnly responded. Although this Mr. Anderson is young, he is really a good man with a sense of reason.


    starring in such a good movie movie, you must work hard!


    Ronan saw Robert enter the studio and walked over there. He looked back at Muhammad as he walked. This can be regarded as a **** placed in advance for the next plan. Waiting for Muhammad to go to the Arab world, especially Abu Dhabi to make publicity , Ronan Anderson in his mouth is definitely an old friend of the Arab people.


    This will further deepen his friendship with the "Arab brothers".


    How can a deep friendship be measured? For the oil rich, the most important thing is money.


    However, if you always catch a sheep and fleece, problems will occur after a long time, and you can also move the target when appropriate.


    Past Indians seem to have invested in movies produced by Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks after 2000. Maybe they can really hit Ah San¡¯s idea?


    Ronan found Robert and asked, "How''s the matter with the soundtrack?"


    Robert shook his head directly: "I met seven soundtracks, and the cheapest one asked for $110,000."


    "US$110,000?" Ronan frowned, then stretched out again: "Is the asking price of the whole team?"


    Robert replied: "Yes. Including composition, arrangement, arrangement, recording, equipment, equipment, copyright and editing, etc., the current Hollywood soundtrack, the team with the smallest number of 15 people."


    Fifteen people asking for $110,000 is really not expensive, but it is still too extravagant for a small production.


    Ronan thought about it briefly, and said, "I can only simplify the soundtrack.


    The filming team prepared for James Huang has long been set up, but the post-production team of the crew still lacks several key positions.


    The important post-production producer is naturally Ronan himself, James Huang will also join as a co-producer, but the soundtrack and editor have not yet been found.


    The complexity and high cost of Hollywood movie soundtracks are somewhat beyond Roger''s expectations. The cost of an almost cheapest soundtrack team far exceeds the cost of screenwriters.


    I can only say that high-tech jobs are too important for film production.


    "Give up the original soundtrack." During his study during this period of time, Ronan has also seen some successful cases of small production of soundtracks, and some simple soundtracks have been used in the video tape movies shot by Shahai Entertainment in the past. He said: "Hire a soundtrack artist who has worked with Shahai Entertainment before and choose some songs or music that fit the atmosphere of the film as the soundtrack."


    Robert nodded immediately: "This is also the way. We only need to pay a small amount of copyright fees, and at least two-thirds of our expenses can be saved."


    Ronan continued: "Sound effects editing will use the person recommended by James Huang. You will negotiate in person to keep the pay as low as possible."


    " And the editor Robert reminded.


    "I know." Ronan certainly will not forget the most important position: "Editor, we can''t use James Huang."


    This involves the power checks and balances of the film. He is already young and unqualified. The editor recommended by James Huang will probably be more of a manifestation of the director''s will.


    An excellent editor is more important to a film than the screenwriter and even as much as the director.


    Ronan had come into contact with several candidates before, but they weren''t particularly suitable, but the pay was second, the most important thing was that they were not good at horror.


    Several editors that Shahai Entertainment has worked with when shooting video tape movies have often come into contact with this type, but video tape movies and theater movies are completely two types, most of the video tapes and the failed "Jedi Life" he I''ve seen it all, the magical editing is a mess, and it''s not much better.


    Ronan has self-knowledge, and he has the level of reviewing the finished film after editing, but he is a layman in editing by himself.


    There are many excellent editors in Hollywood, but the one suitable for the crew is hard to find.


    To put it bluntly, it is still a price issue.


    A somewhat famous editor, the weekly salary starts at US$20,000 or 30,000.


    A relatively simple film like the "Human Removal Project" is definitely not a lot of cutting for a month, maybe forty to fifty days or even longer.


    This kind of high-tech, high-professional work can''t be done by shutting yourself in the editing room for a week.


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "I''ll find a way for the editor, but I can''t go back to USC to find a mentor."


    Little Anderson studied at the USC Film School for nearly three years. He is the kind of talented student that many teachers like, and he has visited his tutor, Professor Johnson several times.

 Chapter 33： Editor

    Passing through the three-piece arch and bypassing the Van Punk sculpture, Ronan came to the Film and Television Department of the Film School of the University of Southern California, entered a small office building, and soon arrived at the office of his pre-school tutor.


    He knocked on the door, and a familiar voice came from inside: "Please come in."


    Ronan pushed the door in and saw an old man who was nearly sixty years old and said, "Good morning, Professor."


    "Oh, Ronan." Professor Johnson took off his reading glasses, "Sit down."


    Yesterday, Ronan called Professor Johnson. You are not welcome. He found a chair and sat down and said with a smile: "Professor, I''m here to trouble you again."


    Professor Johnson turned to face this side: "Don''t say these polite remarks, you shouldn''t have dropped out in the first place."


    Ronan knew that Professor Johnson used to value Little Anderson very much, so he came to USC only a few times. At this time, he could only sigh and said: "I was really a little impulsive at the time, but Shahai Entertainment was the hard work of his father. Take over."


    These words are full of emotion, Professor Johnson can no longer entangle in this aspect, and instead said: "You are too anxious."


    Ronan nodded: "After failing once, I realized that many things are completely different from doing."


    Professor Johnson looked at Ronan, remembering these few meetings, and said: "You are more mature and stable than before." He exhorted: "Ronan, you must remember that movies cannot be based on impulse alone."


    "I know." Luo Nan followed the professor''s words and said, "So, I come to ask the professor for help."


    Professor Johnson asked directly: "The production?"


    Ronan replied: "There is this aspect. I deeply feel that my ability is insufficient, and the knowledge learned in school is far from enough to cope with the current job."


    "I have been out of the frontline for almost ten years, and I was not very successful before." Professor Johnson is getting older, and he is less concerned about the success or failure: "The projects where I was a co-producer, 80% They all ended up in box office failures. To say that I can¡¯t help you much with the experience of success."


    He opened a file cabinet, took out a few black notebooks that were obviously older, and said, "These are some work notes and personal experiences I made back then. There are reasons for my analysis of the project failure. Also, these are some students entering After Hollywood, I recorded some film projects when I talked to them. There were more failures and less success."


    Ronan quickly took it over. These are precious experiences, and it is what he lacks the most.


    "Actually, I have been observing you a few times since you have come here." Professor Johnson said slowly: "If you are like when you just left school, I can''t help you."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words. When Little Anderson dropped out of school, he was arrogant and did a lot of young people''s impulsive stupid things.


    "I was faint at the time." Ronan smiled embarrassedly: "Fortunately, the professor reminded me that I was not lost."


    Everyone would like to hear good words. Professor Johnson exhorted again: ¡°I have taken some of these records to do teaching plans. Failure is actually a gain. You can draw some lessons from the failure cases to avoid Step into it again. By the way, you take out a copy and return the original."


    Ronan could guess that he was not the first person to receive these. After all, Professor Johnson is famous for his enthusiasm and often helps students, but this is very rare for him. He quickly said, "Thank you, Professor for reminding." Then he said: "There is one more thing, I would like to ask the professor for help."


    "Go ahead." Professor Johnson has always been generous to students.


    Ronan stopped going in circles and said: "The film I invested in, "The Human Removal Project", lacks an editor who is good at editing horror and thrillers. Can the professor recommend a personal choice for me?"


    Anyone who knows a little bit about the USC Film School knows that the academy teaches more than theory. Some teachers in the college are even practitioners in Hollywood related industries. Many graduated students have become the backbone of Hollywood''s technical work behind the scenes.


    If I only teach theory, my eyes will be smeared when I leave the school gate, and my head will be broken, especially in an industry that requires practical skills such as movies.


    Professor Johnson asked directly: "Do you need an editor?"


    "Yes." Ronan looked sad: "I found a few, but none of them are suitable."


    Professor Johnson said directly: "Let me introduce one to you. The film and television graduates three years earlier than you are also my students.


    Ronan scratched his head, seemingly embarrassed: "Is the fee high?" He smiled embarrassingly: "My crew budget is very low."


    Professor Johnson asked: "Isn''t it an open budget of 11 million US dollars?"


    Ronan was not afraid of being asked, and said directly: "This is all for publicity."


    This kind of thing is very common in the circle, and Professor Johnson doesn¡¯t care, saying: ¡°She¡¯s Jessica Felton, a genius in editing. She worked as an assistant editor in the eighth part of Friday the 13th. The **** horror films "Death Run", "The Age of Guns and Blood" and "The Wild West" served as the main editors... Oh, these three films are all directly released videotapes."


    "Female?" Ronan was a little surprised.


    Professor Johnson found a phone book and pointed a phone number to Ronan: "You go to see the three films first, and contact her if appropriate."


    Female editors are rare in Hollywood, but Ronan has little Anderson''s memory of Professor Johnson. This is a very reliable person and immediately took down Jessica Felton''s call.


    I also talked to Professor Johnson about the "Human Removal Project", and specifically asked about some difficult problems in preparation. Ronan left the USC Film School and specially found a Blockbuster chain rental store to lease the three. Take a look at the video tape.


    Entering the store, Ronan reported the titles of the three films and said to the clerk: "I want to rent these three films. Where can I get them?"


    The clerk pointed to the right with a big hand: "There is the horror and thriller classification area, go find it yourself."


    Ronan saw several large rows of video tape shelves and densely packed video tapes placed against the wall, and dizzy for a while: "Which shelf is on which floor?"


    "Who can remember that kind of small film?" The clerk shook his head straight: "You can find it."


    Ronan had no choice but to come to the horror-thriller category. Several large shelves were densely packed with thousands of video tapes. Except for the popular ones, if you want to find outlandish ones, you really have to look carefully.


    It took more than 20 minutes for him to find two of the three films, and he couldn''t find "Death To Run".


    There was no way, Ronan had to go through the lease procedures for two films. Due to the large number of customers, he queued for nearly ten minutes.


    After leaving this Blockbuster store, sitting in the car and looking at the huge Blockbuster sign, Ronan had a first-hand experience this time. Compared with the previous world online shopping or online rental, this traditional video rental model is really out of date. .


    Search is not cheap, UU reading www.uukanshu. It is very troublesome for com to find non-popular movies, the waiting time is too long, the procedures are cumbersome, and it is easily annoying.


    These points alone are quite fatal.


    The future is an era of faster and faster pace, and the patience of the general public is getting worse and worse.


    Think about Netflix''s model, which can be searched freely. After registering as a member, there are almost no procedures. The fees are calculated on a monthly basis, and there is no late fee for rental.


    I have to say that Netflix is ??the future in terms of movie rentals.


    Fortunately, he has already caught sight of Netflix, and the highly-paying research company will send a report every week on time.


    Ronan went directly back to the company, and it happened that George and Robert, two experienced guys, were there, called them in, briefly said, and started watching the video together and studying the editing of the film.


    I watched these two video tapes several times, and even lunch was ordered for take-out, until the end of get off work, the three people turned off the TV and VCR.


    Ronan was basically satisfied, worried that his lack of experience would lead to erroneous judgments, and asked, "What do you think of the editing?"


    Robert took the lead and said: "The shots of this film are very average, and I won''t say anything about the quality, but the editing is very powerful." He looked down at the notebook: "Ninth minute, 17th minute, 23rd minute. Minutes, fifty-fifth minutes, and the final ending. The filming problem of the director is obvious. The editing not only corrected the low-level mistakes made by the director, but also created a particularly strong atmosphere of plasma horror."


    George has a face full of folds, and he speaks less, but he is straightforward: "This editor is capable and has not been discovered yet."


    This kind of situation is very common. There are quite a lot of capable people in Hollywood, but only a small part of them are really prosperous.


    Ronan nodded: "I will visit tomorrow."

 Chapter 34： Technology House

    The black Cadillac drove by the USC and entered the southern part of downtown Los Angeles. He soon came to the target block. Ronan did not dare to stop casually. The south of USC was one of the most chaotic places in Los Angeles. He didn''t want to report the crime for a while.


    Drive along the block not far, find a public parking lot with management staff in front of the large supermarket at home, park the car and then walk back.


    Fortunately, this is daytime. As long as you don¡¯t leave the main road and enter those small alleys, you won¡¯t encounter people who openly rob.


    When he came to an apartment building, Ronan looked at the house number and then took out his cell phone to make a call. The same as the previous few times, the message was still that the phone was down.


    I had no choice but to go upstairs and knock on the door.


    Ronan just wanted to enter an apartment building without a door, when suddenly a luggage bag fell from the second floor and hit the ground, bringing up a cloud of dust.


    The foyer of this apartment building, I don¡¯t know how long it has not been cleaned.


    "I told you last month that I will pay the rent for the next quarter!" A man''s loud voice exploded: "I have given you one month''s allowance, and you still owe me one month''s rent. I have enough of you!"


    Then there was a woman''s pleading voice.


    Ronan looked up and saw nothing from this position, but he didn''t dare to move forward. In case a suitcase was thrown down, he would have to play GG. It¡¯s like a soul wear. Lucky appeared twice?


    "Let''s go! I don''t want the rent!"


    It sounds like the landlord is not bad, but the voice is very loud: "I advise you, get a proper job, and don''t have celebrity dreams all day long. I see a lot of women who have such dreams, and I have to stand on the street in the end."


    The words are not good, but they also tell the truth about many girls who come to Hollywood to pursue star dreams.


    With the sound of footsteps, a petite woman in a rumpled beige suit and skirt came down the stairs and glanced up at Ronan. The face under the blonde hair was slightly embarrassed, and she lifted her luggage and walked towards the door.


    Ronan quickly let the door open, and suddenly thought of the female editor who couldn''t make the phone call. After the blonde woman came over, he tentatively asked: "Jessica Felton?"


    The woman turned her head to look here, the face covered by the blonde hair made Ronan a little bit like she had seen it.


    "I am not." The blonde woman showed two small rabbit teeth: "You have admitted the wrong person."


    Ronan nodded: "Sorry, I''m sorry."


    The blonde woman did not speak any more, and walked away with her luggage.


    Ronan turned to look at her petite back, and shook his head as he entered the apartment.


    Just like the dilemma he faced when he first came here, the bottom of Hollywood is full of various embarrassing losers. If you are lucky, you may turn around once, and you are almost lucky to go back and forth or enter the San Fernando Valley. An alternative actress, with bad luck, she eventually became a low-level businessman.


    For Hollywood losers, not being able to pay rent or anything is not the most embarrassing situation.


    Walking up the stairs to the second floor, Ronan saw a middle-aged black man and asked, "Hello, where does Miss Jessica Felton live?"


    The black man looked at Ronan and pointed his big finger at the corridor: "The innermost room."


    "Thank you."


    Ronan walked through the corridor and arrived in front of the small apartment. He knocked on the door. The soundproofing of the door was very poor. Soon there were footsteps, and then the door was opened from inside.


    The tops of the two mountain peaks are in the forefront, appearing from behind the door before the owner.


    Because it is too big, it is difficult for Ronan to notice.


    It is a kind of sadness for a man to look down and not see his feet, but a kind of pride for a woman to look down and not see his feet.


    "Who are you looking for?" A slightly hoarse female voice sounded.


    Ronan returned to his senses in an instant, and his eyes quickly moved up: "Are you Miss Jessica Felton?"


    After asking the question, he also saw the owner of Mount Everest. This is a typical Latino with pale wheat skin, probably a mixed race, with very delicate facial features. To be precise, this is a pretty woman without makeup.


    Unfortunately, this woman is too sloppy.


    The long brown hair on his head looks like a pile of firewood, greasy and tying, and there are a few greasy spots on the gray T-shirt with a high chest. It should have been eaten on it, probably too long. They all changed color and turned black.


    The Latina woman looked at Ronan with a strange look: "I am Jessica Felton, who are you?"


    "I''m Ronan Anderson." Ronan proactively stretched out his right hand and said at the same time: "Professor Johnson from the USC Film School introduced me. He is my mentor."


    Jessica reached out and shook Ronan, then opened the door: "The professor introduced you to me."


    Ronan is not the kind of person who is obsessed with cleanliness, but he feels a little uncomfortable with his right hand, as if he has something greasy after shaking his hand.


    This is a single-room apartment. As soon as Ronan entered, Jessica Felton said, "You sit down."


    "Ok."


    Ronan looked around, and had nowhere to sit.


    The closest place is a dining table. There is a spoon with hot sauce on it, and there is a half-eaten burrito next to it. Seeing the appearance of this pancake, it should have been there for a while.


    There is only a chair next to the dining table, and the chair holds the leftover takeout lunch box.


    Looking forward, there is a small double bed with women''s underwear with holes on it, and a few pairs of socks. I don''t know how long the socks were changed before they were worn. One pair was almost standing there.


    There is a clear sour smell in the whole room.


    dirty, messy, bad...


    Ronan instantly thought of the dormitory he lived in in high school. Many roommates like to soak their clothes and wash them after they have accumulated too much. As a result, they are too lazy to wash under the bed, and the soaking water smells stinky.


    Finally, Ronan''s gaze fell on the innermost set of equipment in the room, which was a small projector, a film clipper and a film splicer. The ground nearby was piled with 16mm and 35mm films.


    As for the pieces of film cut off, there are as many as dust.


    "That..." Jessica Felton scratched the messy hair: "I''ve been busy studying short-shot editing recently. I haven''t cleaned it for a long time. I''m really sorry."


    Ronan guessed how the greasy feeling on his hands came from, and smiled and waved his hand: "It''s okay." He looked at the pile of garbage bags and takeaway boxes, and asked, "You haven''t been out for a long time?"


    Jessica Felton smiled embarrassedly, and said, "When I get busy, I forget the time."


    Hearing this, combined with his observations, it is not difficult for Ronan to draw a conclusion that this Latin woman with a beautiful face and no feet can be seen, is a crazy technical nerd.


    Is there a change in strategy?


    It is impossible to use the same strategy to deal with the technical house and the old dough sticks in the circle.


    Before he came over, he had done some drafts. How could he impress a talented editor who had no chance? One is to provide opportunities, such as editing publicly-released films, individual editor subtitles, etc.; the second is to offer a salary acceptable to both parties.


    Looking at it now, it seems a bit inappropriate.


    "You have something to do with me?"


    The room was in such a mess. Jessica Felton didn''t invite Ronan to sit down, and simply asked, "Is the professor looking for me? Ah, no, the professor will call me if he has something."


    Ronan reminded: "I called you, you are down."


    Jessica Felton patted her head: "I''m really confused."


    Ronan became more sure that this was a technical house, and said, "Miss Felton, I am looking for you, and the tutor recommended you."


    "Call me Jesse?" Jessica Felton does not lack the heartiness and enthusiasm of a Latin girl, "What are you looking for me?"


    Ronan simply said: "I''m a producer. I invested in a horror film and lacked an editor. I went to find a tutor for help. The tutor said you are a good player in this area."


    Speaking of editing, Jessica Felton got serious: "I am really good."


    Ronan decided not to talk about the draft for the time being, and asked: "It''s better to cut the film than to practice alone? Go to me and try it? I have finished this horror film, and I will make another one afterwards."


    "Two films?" Jessica Felton became interested, and the formal editing of the film is not to hide in the nest to practice comparable, and quickly asked: "Is it a formal film?"


    This person looks too young, he is still a student of the professor, isn¡¯t it a student experiment film? That would be boring.


    Ronan nodded: "The film that will be officially released in theaters The director of the film has been a director in "X Files", and his level is very high." He introduced himself: "I am the president of Shahai Entertainment , I am both a producer and investor in these two films."


    "Okay!" Jessica hasn''t cut a formal film for too long: "I did it!"


    Ronan was a little surprised, so he agreed? Isn''t it too simple?


    "Your agent or agent''s phone number?" Of course he would not show it, "I''ll talk to them about your treatment."


    Jessica shook her head directly: "No. I don''t have an agent for the time being. I used to have one, who always called me and disturbed me. I kicked him. I can say anything about the treatment. Just cut the film."


    Ronan tentatively asked: "A weekly salary of $2,000?"


    This is not a random offer. In the past, Shahai Entertainment hired ordinary editors who edit video tapes and movies. This was basically the price.


    Any position in the circle, ordinary and famous are completely two kinds of existence.


    Jessica did not rush down, but asked: "Can you borrow your phone?"


    Ronan took out the phone and handed it to her. Jessica immediately dialed a call after receiving it: "Professor, it''s me, Jessica..."


    Half a minute later, Jessie''s cartoon was over, and he returned Roger''s phone: "Okay, we''re done."


    Ronan nodded: "Whether you have time this week, you can come to the Warner Studios Studio 17 to sign a contract with me."


    "No problem." Jessica responded readily.


    Ronan made another polite sentence and left Jessica''s small apartment. This time it was completely different from what he had imagined.


    Originally, he thought it would take a lot of tongue and saw to deal with this obviously talented editor. Who would have thought it was so simple.

 Chapter 35： Backache and leg cramps

    Just one day later, Jessica Felton found the crew.


    Ronan was standing near the entrance of the studio and talking to director James Huang about the beginning of the filming. Jessica Felton was wearing a white T-shirt and tights, stepping on four-inch high heels, her long hair fluttering behind her head, like Come on the wind like a star.


    This fashionable and beautiful Latin girl gave Ronan the illusion for a moment. Is this the sloppy and sour technical nerd that I have seen before?


    Ronan saw Jessica Felton this time, as if Salma Hayek''s chest was wrongly grown on Jessica Alba, who was in his prime.


    Introduced James Huang and Jessica Felton, and took Jessica Felton to the office to sign. Ronan still couldn''t believe it. This is an editor who can make him greasy when shaking hands.


    Behind every goddess, there is a terrible behind-the-scenes story.


    In the studio, on the temporary rehearsal field, Amanda Seyfried **** her loose blonde hair, and found that the men around were all looking at the door, and turned to look, just in time to see a woman with a big breast , Followed Luo Nan towards the simple office area on the side.


    "The chest is so big and the waist is so thin, it''s unscientific."


    There was an assistant muttering there, and he stretched out his hand and gestured.


    Amanda looked down at herself subconsciously, and saw her ankle.


    Michelle Williams next to ¡¡¡¡ noticed Amanda''s movements and couldn''t help laughing, and said, "Don''t worry, you haven''t developed yet."


    "Mi Xia, so big, will she have an unstable center of gravity?" Amanda asked curiously: "Will it hang down and hit her feet?"


    Michelle Williams couldn''t help but laughed, pointing to Amanda and said, "How could it be hit on the foot?"


    Amanda said solemnly: ¡°I¡¯ve heard people say that it¡¯s too big to sag. If that person is so big, won¡¯t he hit his feet if he sags? If he can¡¯t hit his feet, he can easily hit his knees.¡±


    Michelle Williams lowered her voice slightly: "When she gets older, she will definitely sag, maybe she will fall below the belly button, right?"


    Amanda thought about the scene and got goose bumps: "Huh, it''s scary." She looked down at her ankles again and said, "I don''t want to grow that big."


    Michelle Williams nodded slightly: "Too big has many side effects."


    "Huh?" Amanda looked curiosity.


    ¡°If the weight is too large, it will increase the burden of the body, which will cause the center of gravity to be too front, and it is easy to fall.¡± Michelle Williams seriously fooled the underage children: ¡°The long-term body burden will lead to a series of Problems, such as backaches and leg cramps."


    Amanda suddenly realized: "My neighbor has had a backache and leg cramps recently. I always thought it was a pregnancy reaction. It turned out to be caused by a large breast!"


    "Uh..." Michelle Williams vaguely said, "Maybe it is."


    Amanda looked at the other side of the studio again, and said, "The big cow followed Ronan into the office."


    Michelle Williams tilted his head and glanced slightly closer to Amanda, and said, "Have you seen this woman before?"


    Amanda Seyfried shook her head: "No."


    "Is it an actor?" Michelle Williams has been involved in filming since 1994. He has seen and heard some things in the circle, and can''t help but mutter: "Is it necessary to temporarily add a role?"


    Amanda scratched her head: "Is that woman the actor who is coming to the crew?"


    Michelle Williams¡¯ thoughts spread to the sky in an instant: ¡°This woman is beautiful and sexy, it¡¯s not difficult to hook up a man, maybe it¡¯s Ronan¡¯s line.¡±


    Amanda understood the meaning of these words and immediately refuted: "This is impossible! Ronan is not such a person."


    "Isn''t that kind of person?" Michelle Williams shook his head straight: "Amanda, you are too naive. The boss of a film company who does not engage in insider trading is not a good producer."


    Amanda directly retorted: "Misha, you are not right! I have seen it with my own eyes. Ronan did not hesitate to refuse the active seduction of a very beautiful blonde meatball. He is a very decent person."


    Michelle Williams glanced at Amanda. The little girl was very serious and couldn''t help asking: "Really?"


    Amanda nodded vigorously: "Really! I swear in the name of the Seyfried family!"


    "Tell me what''s going on..."


    Two girls, one big and one small, were muttering here.


    In the office, Jessica Felton read the duplicate contract and signed her own name under the witness of the crew''s lawyers.


    "Jessie, welcome to join the crew of the "Human Removal Project"." Ronan shook hands with Jessica Felton.


    "Thank you for giving me this opportunity." Although Jessica Felton is a technical nerd, she still understands basic social interaction.


    Ronan looked at her and said with emotion: "I saw you today, and I feel that you have chosen the wrong profession. You should be an actor in front of the scene."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "I often forget a lot of things when I work. Don''t be surprised if the hospitality was poor that day."


    Ronan waved his hand: "How come, this shows your concentration." He made a please gesture: "I will take you to meet the person in charge of the main department of the crew."


    Most editors don¡¯t join the crew until post-production, and Jessica Felton is no exception. The contract is from July 1 to August 30, with a weekly salary of $2,000.


    In another horror film, the two parties only reached a verbal agreement, depending on the completion of the "Human Removal Project".


    Jessica Felton didn¡¯t stay in the studio for long and left soon.


    When Ronan sent her back to the office, he met Amanda Seyfried.


    "Something?" Ronan asked.


    Amanda gave the small paper bag in her hand to Ronan: "My mother, please have coffee, this is your share."


    Ronan took it and took a look, nodded and said, "Thank you."


    Amanda did not leave immediately. Instead, she got closer, blinked curiously, and asked, "Is that Jessica really an editor just now?"


    "Yes." Ronan nodded slightly: "I specially invited it."


    Amanda frowned: "It''s strange that such a beautiful woman is an editor."


    Ronan shrugged: "Hobbies are different." He waved to Amanda: "I''m going to work, goodbye."


    "Goodbye."


    just turned around, UU reading www. uukanshu.com Ronan heard Amanda murmur: "The chest is so big, I wonder if she will have back pain and leg cramps?"


    Big chest is related to backaches and leg cramps?


    Ronan didn''t care about the little girl''s talking to herself, and went back to the office to handle her work.


    During the ¡¡¡¡ period, he also received a text message from Carmen Cass. This Estonian female model returned to China. After a short stay for a few days, he would return to Western Europe to continue the show.


    Ronan replied a text message, similar to Carmen Cass, briefly talking about his own situation.


    Unfortunately, there is no Twitter, no Facebook, no INS. I can only rely on the most original text messages and phone calls. It is difficult to send a real-time picture.


    The future of the Internet is bright.


    During this period, the preparation work of the crew was generally smooth. The studio next door that was a bit messy was silent. It is said that the crew of "Roseville" went out on location.


    In the following week, dubbing, screen processing, and sound effects editing also signed formal contracts with the crew.


    Ronan¡¯s work is a little easier again. He has more time to study and read. He specifically took the time to read the copy of the information obtained from Professor Johnson twice. Many of the failure cases are particularly alarming.


    It can be said that film production is extremely risky. A small problem or a sudden change in the social environment will cause the film to hit the streets.


    In addition, Ronan''s web blog writing has come to a halt, and Cavinka''s interruption is stopped.


    Before he found inspiration, he didn''t plan to continue writing for the time being.


    After all, this "Human Removal Project" is about to start shooting.


    On May 1, 1998, the filming officially started and Ronan''s first film in Los Angeles entered the most important stage.

 Chapter 36： issued

    After the crew started, Ronan took the initiative to reduce his presence on the set and maintain the director''s authority in normal shooting. This is the most basic ability of a producer, unless the director makes a major mistake.


    Ronan is self-aware. When it comes to filming on set, he can''t keep up with James Wong now.


    It¡¯s never a bad thing to maintain proper humility inside.


    Besides, the set has been under Ronan''s control. He needs to sign his daily financial expenditures, and he will review the footage taken by James Huang.


    The latter is very serious. On the one hand, he compares the relevant pictures that he can remember, and on the other hand, he also increases his own experience.


    The producer is not a director, but he still needs to have a general idea of ??what kind of scenes are needed.


    One week after the shooting started, Ronan confirmed one thing. James Huang is really good at dealing with horror scenes. Although the shots were not processed, they were fragmentary, but they were really feeling.


    After a week of running-in and coordination, the actors and the various types of work behind the scenes are also familiar with each other, and the filming work is on track.


    As far as actors are concerned, as far as Ronan has observed, the actors and actresses, Robert Kneipp and Melissa Leo, have very good acting skills. For actors like them who have been unable to become popular after many years, most of the problems are not in acting.


    Two Arab actors are also fine.


    In contrast, Michelle Williams and Amanda Seyfried are a bit naive.


    This is also a normal situation and is completely within the controllable range.


    As a producer, Ronan also dealt with inquiries from several social organizations.


    "Human Removal Project" was promoted at the beginning, and it was somewhat famous. The crew also attracted the attention of some organizations.


    However, the project is not registered with any union in Hollywood. It is a typical non-union project, and there is no union organization to come to ask for trouble.


    Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer non-union cinema movies, but they are not unique.


    The first to come to the door after the film crew started was the Producers Alliance. After all, "Human Elimination Project" was filed in the Producers Alliance, and the investment and producer Shahai Entertainment is also a member of the Producers Alliance.


    The Producers Alliance is not here to cause trouble, but to remind Ronan that after the projects filed by the Alliance receive benefits, they need to pay a membership fee.


    The number is small, but it must be handed in.


    This is actually a rule formulated by the Producers League following the example of several major unions in Hollywood. Projects filed by the union need to pay a certain percentage of industry dues to the union. When the total project revenue (including box office is not limited to box office) reaches 100 million US dollars, this fee Up to $1 million.


    When a film crew hires a certain number of union members, it must register with the corresponding union, otherwise the union will find trouble.


    Ronan knows very well that if the "Humanity Clear Project" succeeds, as the possible future investment increases, the number of crew hired by the crew will increase, and it will inevitably have to deal with unions, and new projects will also evolve into union registration projects.


    Thinking about the future arguing with some labor unions, he has a headache. How good is it that Hollywood labor unions follow the instructions of capital?


    Another organization came to the crew more seriously than the producer league.


    The Los Angeles branch of the National Bureau of Child Welfare sent two commissioners to the crew to verify Amanda Seyfried¡¯s protection of children¡¯s work rights.


    This is a must-go program for crews with child actors.


    California¡¯s law has clear provisions for child actors under the age of eighteen, restricting the working hours of child actors, guaranteeing a minimum number of hours of education, and not participating in dangerous or health-damaging filming.


    In addition, California also stipulates that part of the salary of child actors cannot be paid directly, and the crew must be deposited in the trust fund of the child actors as the beneficiaries.


    This is also to protect the future of child actors, especially when the parents of many child actors are not reliable.


    Children represent the future. Any civilized country will actively protect the rights of children.


    Ronan will not ask for trouble in these aspects, and there is almost nothing to be faulty in doing. The commissioner of the Child Welfare Bureau conducted on-site inspections and asked Seyfried''s mother and daughter, and soon automatically quit the crew.


    Sending away the great **** of the Child Welfare Bureau, Ronan set out to prepare another work that was vital to the "Human Removal Project". The director of this work was unsure, and he had to be the producer of Gaza Hai Entertainment himself. Go talk.


    "A movie, what do I need after it is made?"


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, the four people gathered together again, Ronan asked and answered, "It''s obvious-release!"


    Robert looked at Ronan, nodded when he saw him, and added: "Whether it is directly entering the video tape market, broadcasting on TV, or showing in theaters, it can be summarized in the work of distribution."


    "As we all know, the distributor is the top level of the industry chain, and can draw a percentage from the various income of the producer. The overall highest ratio can reach 40%!"


    George and Mary didn''t speak, and the "Human Removal Project" was filmed, and it doesn''t make any sense if you can''t enter the release link.


    Ronan knew that what Robert was talking about was the truth. The 40% distribution ratio is very exaggerated, but it often appears in the industry. Most of the companies that play the 40% super-high rake rate are the studios under the same group. Give the release label.


    The benefits of this are obvious. A considerable part of the budget of Hollywood movies comes from financing, and well-known directors or actors often enjoy profit sharing. If a film¡¯s distribution fee is high, the cost will naturally increase, and the profit will drop significantly. The income of the profit sharing party It must be lowered.


    Hollywood¡¯s financial calculation rules are also carefully studied outside of work recently.


    This aspect is very promising, especially for investors from overseas.


    Not only the Arabs¡¯ oil money, Hollywood has attracted a lot of capital from overseas, especially the huge sales of "Titanic", which can easily create an illusion for people outside the circle. It is easy to make a profit through Hollywood movies. thing.


    Ronan suddenly asked: "I heard that an Indian delegation has come to Hollywood to do research?"


    George was well-informed and wrinkled his face, and said, "I came in early May. There were not many people. After staying for a week, they left. It is said that they have the intention to invest in Hollywood movies, but they are still in the preliminary investigation stage."


    Ronan nodded, and said to Robert: "You gather news about India, Bollywood and Mumbai, especially the Indian investment in Hollywood."


    Robert responded, and asked with a little excitement: "Are you going to India for a big fight?"


    Think about what Ronan took them to do in Abu Dhabi. There were not only monetary rewards, but also mental stimulation.


    That will definitely be able to play with future generations for a lifetime.


    Ronan said directly: "I just have an idea, and the specific plan has not been worked out. You must first collect information and make a plan that is targeted."


    "Good!" Robert didn''t hesitate.


    George raised his hand: "Can I not watch the house?"


    "I''ll talk about it then." Ronan smiled: "Ideas become plans, plans become reality, it''s early."


    Mary reminded: "It''s better to think about this kind of thing, the more thorough, the less trouble."


    This is a good phenomenon, and even the most conservative Mary has no objection.


    Ronan wrote a special note for the third brother in his notebook, maybe he can use the third brother''s place in the future.


    Looks like the third brother has a group of people who got rich first?


    Ronan turned the topic back: "These are the next stage. The first task at this stage is to find a suitable distribution company for the "Human Removal Project."


    George then said: "Shahai Entertainment has no distribution capabilities and needs to rely on other companies for distribution. This cannot be changed in a short time."


    Ronan knows this of course. After only a few months, he has to understand the social and economic situation, solve the company''s financial crisis, raise investment for new film projects, and change himself to adapt to the American society. There is no time to operate and distribute.


    "We are going in two steps." He slowly said, "Now relying on foreign label distribution, we need to establish distribution channels in the future." He looked at the three people and asked, "What are your opinions?"


    Robert put his arms around his chest and said: "A film company wants to establish a distribution channel in North America. Generally speaking, there are two ways. One is to establish and expand the distribution channel by itself, and the other is to directly acquire an existing distribution company. "


    Although he has stayed at Shahai Entertainment in recent years, he has been in the industry for more than ten years and knows the film and television industry very well: "The former is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The representative is DreamWorks. DreamWorks was established in 1994. It was not until last year that a relatively complete The distribution channel, released the first film "Broken Lock Rage" after the establishment of DreamWorks. UU¿´Êé"


    "The latter needs to spend money to acquire the issuing label or the issuing department of a certain company, which requires a large amount of money. The representative is Lionsgate. This company was only established last year. Frank Gusta relied on the bank behind it to raise money. Sufficient funds, spent tens of millions of dollars to directly buy a publishing company, and released a new version of "Lolita" last year."


    George added: "Even if we have distribution channels, we can''t compare with large companies."


    Robert echoed: "Yes."


    Ronan slowly nodded. In the future, Shahai Entertainment wants to truly develop, instead of having almost no ability to resist risks like Carlock or Orion, it is necessary to establish its own label.


    North American distribution Fortunately, overseas distribution is the difficulty.


    Neither DreamWorks nor Lionsgate has the ability to distribute overseas.


    The distribution industry is firmly controlled by the Big Six. The Big Six may become the Big Five in the future, but the nearly monopoly of distribution resources will not change.


    In the next two decades or even longer, there is almost no possibility that Hollywood will appear the seventh largest, even the Big Three of DreamWorks cannot do it.


    The road of traditional distribution simply doesn¡¯t work. Perhaps the Internet is the future?


    "We can''t get the funds for the time being, and the establishment of the issuance part will not be until next year at the earliest." Ronan is very clear-headed: "George, please pay attention to see if there is a suitable issuance company that can be acquired."


    Mary interjected: "We have no funds."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "I will find a way to raise money." He further ordered: "Collate the information on the "Human Removal Project" and issue official business letters to all Hollywood publishers. In addition, Mary, from tomorrow on you Accompany me to visit several issuing companies."

 Chapter 37： Cast a net

    Hollywood Pictures, Distribution Department Reception Room.


    A bald middle-aged man with eyes put down the materials in his hand, and after putting it away, he smiled and said, "Mr. Anderson, your project has a very thorough shooting plan and the scene design is also very beautiful."


    "Your recognition is a great honor." Ronan answered in due course.


    He waited patiently for the following words, the deputy director of the publishing department must have a turning point.


    As expected, the bald middle-aged man said again: "But your movie hasn''t been finished yet, right?"


    "Yes." Ronan told the truth: "The shooting was about a third."


    The bald middle-aged man suddenly asked, "Is this project really worth 11 million US dollars?"


    Ronan smiled: "It''s true that this is for publicity. The real investment in the film is about 3 million US dollars."


    The other party is a real expert in the industry. The so-called 11 million budget can''t be concealed at all, but on the basis of the truth, you can also add a little material appropriately.


    "A small-cost horror movie of $3 million..." The bald middle-aged man looked through the script again: "The scale of investment in production is not small."


    Looking at the entire North American film industry, a three million dollar film investment is definitely not a small project.


    Ronan took out the only influential person in the cast lineup: "The film''s director James Huang directed "X-Files."


    The bald middle-aged man nodded slightly: "I seem to have heard someone from the Fox TV production department talk about him." He put down the script and said, "Well, Mr. Anderson, when your film is finished, we will talk more about it. how is it?"


    "Yes." Ronan has achieved his goal: "When the film is completed, I will send a copy as soon as possible. I hope we have a chance to cooperate."


    The bald middle-aged man stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "As long as the film is good enough, distribution is not a problem."


    The preconditions are very clear.


    Ronan shook his hands vigorously: "This will be an excellent horror movie."


    Mary followed Ronan and kept silent. Seeing Ronan''s expression and hearing what Ronan said, she couldn''t help nodding her head secretly. Ronan, who had experienced a setback, was really not the Ronan before.


    She also accompany Ronan to run through several distribution companies when she promoted "Life in the Jedi". At that time, Ronan was young and impulsive and always kept telling people how good his movie was and how interesting he was. Ideas and talents will surely impress the audience, and they will surely sell well at the box office.


    When the distribution company expressed dissatisfaction with the film, they shouted that they would regret missing the film!


    Looking at Ronan now, he is like a different person. He is mature and stable. He responds appropriately. The words are true or false. It is easy to be trusted by others. If you listen to the ears of an informed person, you will Believe a little.


    This is what the producer and business elite should look like.


    More importantly, she has seen Ronan seize all her free time to study and enrich herself more than once. The improvement in all aspects of her abilities brought by this can be experienced by everyone around her.


    Ronan left a document and went out of Hollywood Pictures. The purpose of this trip was basically achieved.


    The lineup of film casts is not well-known and the scale of investment is limited. How can it be possible for the distribution company to directly sign the contract without seeing the film?


    This is just paving the way for the future.


    entered the parking lot, Ronan got into Mary''s car, Mary started the car and asked, "Where to go again?"


    Ronan pointed to the front: "Go to New Line Film."


    Mary glanced at Ronan and comforted: "Don''t be discouraged, you can always find a suitable distributor."


    Ronan fastened his seat belt and said with a smile: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s okay. I can withstand failure. Besides, they don¡¯t refuse.¡±


    Mary turned her head and smiled at Ronan, stopped talking, and drove to New Line Pictures intently.


    Leaning on the co-pilot, Ronan opened the information in his hand, and once again reviewed the latest situation of Xinxian Pictures and the introduction of several heads of the publishing department.


    There are memories left by Little Anderson, and New Line Pictures is no stranger to him.


    The publisher of the previous "Jedi" is Xin Xian Pictures.


    Like Hollywood Pictures is part of Disney, New Line Pictures is not an independent film company, but a subsidiary acquired by Warner Bros. However, management such as Robert Shea still retains more independent management rights.


    Strictly speaking, the Sony Film Distribution and Hollywood Films that have been to have actually not rejected Ronan, nor did they say that they want to release the "Human Removal Project". They have seen various materials that Ronan brought in the past. In the last attitude, after the film is shot, I will talk about the quality of the film on the spot.


    Thousands of films can be made every year in Hollywood, but only five or six hundred films are released in theaters. There are too many films that want to squeeze into the theaters, and the distribution company has no shortage of small productions that actively come to the door.


    Ronan claimed that the "Human Removal Program" had a budget of 11 million U.S. dollars. It is okay for these people to fool outsiders, and it is not even a problem to fool many people in the circle, but it is basically impossible to fool experts from professional companies.


    These experts are not brick-and-mortar, just look at the cast lineup, script and scene settings, shooting plan and other information, you can roughly calculate the true investment of the film.


    Do not provide materials? There is not even a film, and the people at the distribution company are too lazy to talk about it.


    The people who received Ronan were all executive-level figures from Sony Film Distribution and Hollywood Pictures. This was entirely due to the fact that the "Human Removal Project" had caused some movement some time before.


    Ronan also never thought about finding a distributor at once. The main purpose of this time is to attract the attention of some distribution companies. After the film is actually filmed and produced, Shahai Entertainment will have a few more options.


    Came to Xinxian Films. Since he had made an appointment before, Ronan met with a director of the Distribution Department of Xinxian Films.


    "Mr. Deron, we meet again." Ronan shook hands with a blond man in his thirties.


    The release of the last "Life in the Jedi" was also discussed with the young Anderson.


    Delong frowned and looked at Ronan, and asked, "You have something to do with me? "Jedi Life" has copyright income again. Are you going to pay the share of New Line Pictures?"


    Luo Nan Chao beckoned to Mary, took the paper bag that Mary handed, and handed it to Delong, saying, "This is a new film I invested in. Take a look."


    Delong''s face was a bit ugly, he opened the file bag and looked at it, and said as he looked at it, "Do you want to find Xinxian Pictures for distribution?"


    "Yes." Ronan said bluntly: "We have worked together once and we know each other."


    Delong''s face is even more ugly: "Your "Life in the Jedi" did not bring any profit Ronan smiled: "As far as I know, your company has not incurred any losses. "


    Most of the $800,000 in the box office revenue of that movie was collected by New Line Pictures, and later he got part of the peripheral copyright revenue from him.


    The total investment of New Line Film is definitely not that much.


    For the same movie, the production company was in a mess, and even the blood was almost vomited, but the distribution company was able to keep the cost.


    This is too common in Hollywood.


    "You''ve messed up one." Delong simply looked through the information and put it aside: "Tell you the truth, Ronan. Unless you are willing to sign a 40% distribution agreement. , Otherwise the company is unlikely to release your film again."


    The lion¡¯s mouth is so wide open that it is almost out of the scope of the wild price.


    Ronan was not angry either. It was of no use to business negotiations. He maintained a faint smile and said, ¡°Don¡¯t rush to refuse, okay? It¡¯s not too late to make a decision after seeing the film¡¯s finalization. The director is James Wong who has directed "The X Files"."


    Why find a director with a little resume? This is one of the reasons.


    Delong groaned a little, and said, "Okay, wait for you to finish the film, and then take it over."


    Ronan took the initiative to leave, stood up and shook hands with Delong: "I hope we still have a chance to cooperate."


    Delong''s face was dark and did not speak.


    In the following ten days, Ronan traveled to large and small film distribution companies in Los Angeles, and even the six major companies left a copy of information.


    As a person and company that has just stepped into theatrical movies, it is only possible to catch fish by casting a wide net.


    Even, even DreamWorks, which was completely controlled by Jewish forces, was ready to try his luck.

 Chapter 38： Lions Gate

    In order to succeed, opportunity and ability are very important. Returning to 1998 gave Ronan the opportunity, and Ronan is also improving his abilities in various ways.


    But there is one more point, which is also very important for new entrepreneurs-a thick face and a dark heart.


    So, even if there is a one percent chance, he will fight for it.


    As for possible setbacks, Ronan doesn''t care at all. There is no setback in starting a business.


    Ronan very calmly walked into the DreamWorks, founded by three famous Jewish ancestors in Hollywood and even in the United States, David Geffen, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg, and the publishing department of DreamWorks Talk about the issue of the "Human Removal Project".


    "There is a problem with the plot of this film, right?"


    In the reception room, a deep-haired big nose looked at the information Ronan had brought, and said directly: "The ending is not good, it will not be popular."


    Ronan glanced at this person. He couldn''t see anything unusual on the outside, nor could he see the ethnicity of the opponent. He could only say: "The ending is echoed with the opening."


    Deep hair and big nose directly shook his head: "If the film is shot in this kind of plot, DreamWorks will not release it."


    Ronan roughly guessed the reason, after all, a fool would tell something outright.


    I ran into nearly 20 distribution companies and encountered all kinds of mess. He didn''t care about this problem. He tentatively asked: "When the filming and production are completed, after you watch the film, we Talk about it again?"


    "If you don''t change the words." Shenfa''s big nose lacks interest: "There is no need to talk."


    Speaking of this, Ronan no longer insisted. After leaving politely, he left the reception room and prepared to leave DreamWorks.


    Ronan took the elevator down to the first floor. As soon as the elevator opened, he saw three people coming out of another dedicated elevator on the opposite side. Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg accompanied an old man.


    Who is this old man? Did Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg be sent downstairs?


    Looking at the entire Hollywood, few people can be treated like this.


    Ronan remained calm, and he just followed behind when he got out of the elevator. Since the distance was not too far, he could probably hear the people in front of him.


    "Stephen, I read your novel, it is very wonderful."


    Judging from the sound, the person who said this should be Tom Hanks. People who are familiar with his film are very easy to recognize: "This novel has too much content. I think it is difficult to show a movie. TV drama is a good choice."


    Stephen Spielberg¡¯s voice came: "Mr. Ambrose, I agree with Tom. You can think about it again."


    The old man slowly said: "You are professionals, I listen to you."


    Spielberg smiled and said: "You are the expert in the European battlefield of World War II. Without your guidance, we would not be able to reproduce that cruel war in "Saving Private Ryan"."


    The old man stopped abruptly and said, "Since I interviewed Leicester, E Company has been a special existence in my heart."


    E company? Ronan raised his brows.


    The old man stopped, Tom Hanks and Spielberg also stopped. There were a lot of people in the lobby on the first floor. Ronan couldn''t stop to listen to what they were saying, so he walked over.


    There was another word coming from behind. It was Tom Hanks'' voice: "From the day I received the book you presented, I have determined to let the audience see Company E!"


    Followed by Spielberg¡¯s words: "Mr. Ambrose, it may take a few years. What Tom and I want to shoot is a magnificent war epic, which requires a lot of preparation work. DreamWorks has just gotten on the right track. Partner, I also need time to raise funds."


    "It''s okay." The old man''s words can hardly be heard: "I will wait patiently..."


    Luo Nan walked farther and farther, and soon he couldn''t hear the conversation between the three of them. Before leaving the office building, he glanced back, Stephen? Ambrose?


    This old man is Stephen Ambrose?


    Luo thought while walking south, where does the name Stephen Ambrose seem to have heard?


    Recall the words of Tom Hanks and Spielberg: novel? TV series? World War II? European battlefield? Epic of war? And E company?


    Ronan stopped, turned his head to look at the office building, and instantly thought of a name-"Brothers".


    Isn¡¯t this the original author of "Brothers"?


    It can¡¯t be wrong, I have a vague impression that the original author of "Brothers" served as a special adviser to "Saving Private Ryan", and then this book entered Tom Hanks¡¯ vision and was recommended by Tom Hanks. To Spielberg.


    "Saving Private Ryan" will be released soon. Tom Hanks and Spielberg are deliberately promoting the "Brothers" project.


    When "Brothers" came out, it caused a sensation, and the impact was far-reaching. Just selling discs made the copyright owner a lot of money.


    what a pity¡­¡­


    Ronan turned his head and continued to walk forward. He could only look at an explosive model, which was really uncomfortable.


    Can you find a chance to get involved?


    This miniseries costs a lot of money. If you want to make a war film, you have to burn money crazy. I remember that this is a collaboration between DreamWorks and HBO. According to the situation in Hollywood, there must be investors that he does not remember, sharing the risk. On the one hand, Hollywood''s medium and large companies are very slippery.


    Ronan got on the car, but didn''t start it, still thinking about it.


    A TV series like ¡¡¡¡ can instantly make the broadcasting platform popular. Once HBO became famous because of this, and the number of users skyrocketed.


    What will happen if I switch to a network platform?


    No, in this era, even on the North American Internet, the conditions for playing high-definition video are generally normal.


    Exclusive Internet rental of DVD or video tape?


    Ronan laughed blankly, thinking a bit far away? He glanced at the DreamWorks headquarters through the rearview mirror. With Hollywood¡¯s usual pattern, this miniseries would take three or four years to come out at the earliest.


    In fact, the biggest problem is money. He has no money and can only watch by the sidelines for the time being. DreamWorks itself has insufficient funds, so he has to pull other companies to share investment and risks.


    took out the notebook he carried with him, Ronan wrote down the name of "Brothers" on it.


    Go back to learn more about Stephen Ambrose and his "Brothers", see if you can find a chance, if not, there is no way.


    In the final analysis, it is still a matter of money. If the funds are not enough, many projects do not even have the qualifications to start.


    Thinking of this, he scratched his head for a while.


    Ronan drove away from DreamWorks and rushed to the next goal, Lionsgate. He quickly stabilized his mind. He has to go step by step, and if he steps too far, he will definitely get involved.


    came to Lionsgate, and the person who received him was Gray Enrique, the head of Lionsgate¡¯s distribution department.


    After reading the information Ronan brought, Gray Enrique asked curiously: "Mr. Anderson, can I ask a question?"


    Ronan smiled: "Just ask."


    Gray Enrique asked immediately: "As far as I know, Shahai Pictures has been shooting B-level movies. Why did you choose a horror movie this time?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t even think about it, so he said: ¡°I have carefully studied the successful Hollywood movies in the past ten years since the last film failed and discovered an interesting phenomenon with the highest ratio of cost to return. In a batch of movies, horror movies occupy an absolute majority."


    "Indeed." Gray Enrique nodded slightly.


    "These successful horror films have another characteristic." Ronan''s words are all targeted: "The cost is relatively low, and the investment in publicity and distribution is relatively low."


    Gray Enrique looked down at the script in his hand.


    Ronan continued to say in a targeted manner: ¡°Horror movies generally have a low reputation, but movies that really win the love of horror movie fans will quickly spread among horror movie audiences, and small groups are also conducive to making targeted announcements. Develop strategies to control expenses."


    Gray Enrique laughed: "Mr. Anderson is an expert in this area."


    "Experts can''t talk about it." Ronan waved his hand: "I just studied a lot of cases."


    He remembers clearly that Lionsgate started its business with horror films in the early stage. Compared with other companies, perhaps Lionsgate will appreciate the "Human Removal Project" more?


    Gray Enrique said very politely: "The Lionsgate Films Distribution Department was only established last year and hopes to release high-quality films." He glanced at Ronan and said: "I hope to see "Humanity" for the first time. The completion of "Clearance Project"."


    Ronan smiled and said, "No problem."


    Compared to DreamWorks¡¯ simple and rude treatment, Lionsgate¡¯s new company is much more polite.


    After talking for more than half an hour, Ronan took the initiative to leave.


    After running so many distribution companies, even the best attitude of Lionsgate, none of the companies are willing to cooperate before seeing the film.


    But most companies are willing to investigate this film.

 Chapter 39： Take the initiative

    In the northern part of the San Fernando Valley, there is a small town called Shaq. The crew of the "Human Removal Project" has been in the O''Neill neighborhood of the small town since last week to shoot not many locations.


    After spending more than half a month, I ran a lap between the distribution companies in the Los Angeles area, contacted George Clint about the interviews from the media to the crew, and specifically inquired about the situation of "The Brotherhood" and Stephen Ambrose. , Ronan came to the O''Neill neighborhood of Shaq Town.


    The filming of the crew went smoothly, with fewer small production staff, and because they were all very famous actors, the tearing situation was not serious, and there was no trouble that needed him as a producer to be able to solve it.


    Originally, the two actors who played their daughters were the most likely to have conflicts. They were easy to steal each other, but there were age differences between the actors. Michelle Williams and Amanda Seyfried had a personal relationship from rehearsal. It''s very good, especially Amanda Seyfried''s mother, who is really good at life.


    Ronan can''t count how many times Mrs. Seyfried has given out homemade cakes to the crew.


    This thing seems inconspicuous, but it can play a lot in the interpersonal relationship of the crew.


    Although she was sent to Hollywood early to make money, Amanda Seyfried is lucky to have such a mother.


    Interpersonal relationship has always been a college question. It is absolutely impossible for actors to not tear themselves apart. Otherwise, I am sorry for the profession and the gossip crowd.


    Michelle Williams had a few conflicts with her mother Melissa Leo in the play, all of which were easily resolved by director James Huang.


    During nearly a month of shooting, Ronan determined that James Huang is a capable director.


    Although it is the first time to pick up a film guide, James Huang has previously worked as a chore, screenwriter, assistant director, assistant director, TV drama director and producer in various positions, and has accumulated rich experience.


    This Chinese-American director can be described as a thick and thin hair.


    For filming, half of the block was temporarily rented by the crew, but in this typical suburban town, half a block is actually only five or six houses.


    The crew is filming a gunfight, and the gunshots sound like fried beans.


    Ronan is only watching from the periphery, the producer''s job is not in the shooting, it is enough to grasp the progress and specific conditions of the shooting.


    Filming was suspended, and a blonde woman who followed from Los Angeles immediately leaned in.


    "Good morning, Mr. Anderson."


    Hearing this greeting, Ronan smiled politely and nodded: "Hello, Judith."


    This staff member of the bank''s credit department came to San Fernando Valley from Los Angeles.


    Judith¡¯s face is full of warm smiles: "Mr. Herman asked me to convey his greetings to you."


    Ronan said politely: "Thank you." He added: "Thank you for your support to Shahai Entertainment."


    "You are too polite." Judith said with a smile: "We are partners."


    It was hard for her to return to the client of Shahai Entertainment from her boss: "Looking at the shooting situation, this film is very large? Does it need bank funding?"


    In this highly competitive era, high-quality customers are too rare.


    The average customer who dares to make loans easily?


    Ronan said lightly: "I will call you if I need it."


    just saw Mary and Robert coming over, and he pointed over there: "Sorry, there is work to be done."


    Judith has no arrogance when he first saw it, and is very witty: "Mr. Anderson, you are busy first, and you need to contact me at any time."


    The woman left here immediately, as if chasing San Fernando Valley from Los Angeles just to say these few words.


    Waiting for Mary and Robert to come over, Ronan called them to get into a nanny car with excellent sound insulation.


    "The accounts are well done." Ronan turned on the air conditioner and said to the chief financial officer: "Mary, you are an expert in this area."


    Mary was also not humble, and smiled and said, "Do the Arabs mean to check investment accounts?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "No. I had a phone call with Saleh the day before yesterday, and his brother Mansour learned that the crew has officially started filming and was very satisfied."


    Robert answered: "Shall we go to Abu Dhabi again?"


    "Not now." Ronan''s head was sober: "I''ll talk about it after the release of "Human Removal Project."


    As for the "Reaper Is Coming" project, it can''t be done without an investment of US$10 million.


    Robert patted his forehead: "Oh, yes. Didn''t you let me pay attention to the Indians? I heard about a situation. When the small Indian delegation came to Los Angeles, it went to DreamWorks to investigate."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "DreamWorks has connections with Indians?"


    It¡¯s not surprising that Hollywood producers are scammed all over the world. Some time ago, he heard the news that a production company cheated millions of dollars back from the other side of the Pacific.


    When he got the news, he was also a little moved.


    But after thinking about it, I gave up. There is always a bottom line in life.


    "DreamWorks wants to attract Indian investment?" Ronan asked again.


    Robert replied: "The future is possible. The Indians are only investigating this time."


    I don¡¯t know why, Ronan subconsciously connected this matter with "Brothers". That miniseries had a huge investment. Even if DreamWorks got HBO, it was not easy to raise funds. It is said that some of the first-rich Asan is really very rich. rich.


    But even if it is true, it might not go well.


    "Brothers" has a lot of troubles, especially the original author Stephen Ambrose.


    What is the first impression of this writer? The special adviser of "Saving Private Ryan", the original author of "Brothers", has written the biographies of "Nixon" and "Eisenhower", very tall, but I don''t know if I check it out, I was surprised.


    After he specifically explored it before, he discovered that from the beginning of the nineties, Stephen Ambrose caused a lot of plagiarism and copyright scandals, some of which were related to "Brothers".


    Two years ago, a World War II veteran accused Stephen Ambrose of copying his memoirs and diaries.


    Because "The Brotherhood" is currently only a book, it hasn''t been visualized yet, and its spread is relatively small, so this matter didn''t cause trouble at all.


    If the accusations are true, in case the veterans get involved, "Brothers" may fall into a copyright dispute.


    Hollywood film adaptations often encounter this situation ~ www.novelhall.com ~ usually money is used to solve the problem.


    Those who make trouble want nothing more than benefits.


    Ronan thought for a while and said to Robert: "You continue to pay attention to the Indians."


    The third brother''s money is also money.


    Robert nodded, understanding Ronan''s meaning, and focusing on the situation of the Indians later.


    Mary asked at this time: "How''s the issue going?"


    Later, she had to deal with financial work and didn''t follow.


    "It''s almost as expected." Ronan said simply: "There is no publishing company that has expressed its intention to sign the contract, but with the exception of a few publishing companies such as DreamWorks, people from other companies have made it clear that they will talk about it after watching the film. ."


    Robert glanced at Ronan and reminded him of the situation in the upper movie, and reminded him a little: "We are a small company and we have just set foot in cinema movies. This is normal."


    Ronan could of course understand the meaning of the words, and said, "I understand." He thought for a while, and said, "Simply sending samples to the distribution company is a bit passive."


    "Yes." Robert nodded and asked, "Do you have an idea?"


    Ronan rubbed his chin and said, "I have an idea, can you see if it is feasible? We convene a filming conference and invite film-watching experts and some fans from the distributor to participate, so that we can take the initiative and work easily. "


    "It''s a good idea." Mary agreed.


    Robert echoed: "Many production companies will do this, and it is said that it works well."


    "Well, we are sure to convene a filming meeting." Ronan made a decision: "I have been in contact with many distribution companies during this period, and I should be able to invite people from five or six companies."


    He lowered his voice slightly: "I have some other ideas."

 Chapter 40： Special plan

    Shooting started again, and there was a faint explosion sound.


    Ronan asked, "Robert, is there a company that provides professional audiences in Los Angeles?"


    Robert was puzzled: "Professional audience?"


    "It''s probably used for live-streaming variety shows or song and dance programs. It needs an audience with a strong sense of lens and good at expressing emotions." Ronan said roughly from memory: "This kind of audience should cry when they should cry, and laugh when they should laugh. It can increase the appeal of the program."


    "Can you do this?" Mary was a little surprised.


    Robert thought about it for a while, and finally shook his head: "There should be no professional company doing similar business."


    Ronan nodded slightly. This kind of audience is coming up with talent variety shows, and it is estimated that it will take a few years to appear.


    "Do you want to do this kind of business?" Mary reminded: "Movie professionals can''t touch agency business."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I know." The laws and regulations are perfect here. It''s one thing to wipe the sideball, and another thing to violate it blatantly. He said to Robert again: "When the film enters post-production, you should find some new faces, preferably fans with a little acting experience. The number of fans does not need to be large, a dozen are enough. Find separately, each group has more than two. I will give you a plan and ask someone to train them for a few days. I will use it later."


    "This is easy to find." In Robert''s eyes, it is not difficult: "Many community theaters have similar amateur performers."


    Ronan nodded: "Be smart, have a strict mouth, and lack money."


    Robert said, "I understand."


    Now that the shooting has entered the middle and late stages, and the film has no particularly complicated processing links, Ronan also urged James Wong, if it can be achieved during shooting, don''t push it to post-production.


    It is necessary to prepare for the release of the film.


    In this movie, everything has to be entered into the theater, and then strive to obtain more benefits on this basis.


    Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    It¡¯s better to avoid some troubles. The Arab really has money in his hands, and he is short of money.


    Compared to others, film distribution is quite an uncertain part, because the distribution company may not be able to see this film.


    To be honest, for such a small production, the initiative of distribution is not in my own hands.


    Even, it is very rare to have a large-scale distribution company to release this film.


    Shahai Entertainment has no distribution capabilities, and the establishment of distribution channels cannot be achieved immediately, which requires time and capital investment.


    If you want to be Dashahai Entertainment, independent distribution is a necessary condition, and at least it must have independent distribution capabilities in North America.


    But this is the future, not the present.


    Ronan¡¯s most ideal plan is to find a suitable distributor after the film has been filmed and produced, and at least the distribution intention can be achieved.


    If it doesn''t go well, I can only take the film to the independent film festival.


    In that case, I am afraid that the distribution rights will be sold out.


    In this era, most of the issuance is actually controlled by the six major companies and their subsidiaries.


    Some medium-sized issuing companies appear to be independent, but in fact they are all subsidiaries of the Big Six.


    It is not easy to talk to the Big Six. The two parties are not at the same level at all. If the difference is too great, the issue conditions will be a problem.


    Unfortunately, the Internet and computer industries are still not well developed and popular.


    The emergence of new media can effectively impact the monopoly of inherent forces.


    Robert discussed the new plan with Ronan, and left the nanny car first.


    Luo Nan turned off the air conditioner and asked Mary: "How did you ask about what I told you last time?"


    "What''s the matter?" Mary was stunned.


    Ronan reminded: "San Fernando Valley."


    Mary suddenly realized, and said: "I didn''t find it. No one of my friends knew anyone in that industry." She shrugged, "I can''t figure it out, you should think of another way."


    "Okay." Ronan knew that such a thing could not be forced.


    Marila opened the door: "I''m leaving."


    Ronan waved his hand. After Mary got out of the car, she also got out of the nanny car. The crew was still shooting gunfights, and the ping-pong-pong playing was quite lively.


    He stood by the car and looked around. They were all typical American-style independent houses, or small villas. Before the crew of the "Human Removal Project" came over, there were often crews coming to shoot, but they were all authentic romance films. Professional crew.


    Approaching noon, the crew temporarily suspended work for dinner and rest, and the O¡¯Neill neighborhood finally calmed down.


    While eating, James Wong and Ronan joined the table.


    "As the shooting progresses, I think there should be more presentations about Killing Day." James Huang is a responsible director, and said seriously: "If there is no display of Killing Day, or a flash in the film, so A crazy moment of universality, lacking enough convincing power."


    Ronan took a sip of water and asked, "What''s your opinion?"


    This is a normal work exchange between producer and director, not so much nonsense.


    Interrogative sentence used by James Huang: "Add more action killing scenes?"


    Ronan did not answer immediately. This is a normal way of processing, but the action scenes are extremely expensive, which will impact the limited budget and increase the length of the film.


    This type of film, except for the prologue, should not exceed 90 minutes in content.


    James Huang opened his mouth and swallowed the words that came to his lips. What is the general situation of this crew? As a director, I can perceive that increasing the number of plays means increasing investment. It seems that the budget of the crew is not very high...


    Of course, the director can clamor for additional investment, but he and Shahai Entertainment not only cooperated this time, but also the more important "Death is Coming" later, the relationship was too rigid and it was no good.


    Ronan frowned and thought for a while, then recalled the movies he had watched before, and slowly said, "Can you watch this way? The protagonist has a TV in his family, and there is surveillance outside the house. We broadcast on the TV screen the whole nation on Killing Day. Situation, and then use the monitoring screen to play the chaos in the neighborhood..."


    Hearing this, James Huang pushed his glasses up hard: "Yeah! Why didn''t I expect it? This is a good idea."


    He didn''t say something, but he knew very well in his heart that this seemingly young producer had come up with a good way to save money and express his national background.


    The clarity of the TV broadcast does not need to be too clear, just shoot a similar long-range shot, and it doesn''t cost much.


    and put it in the film in the form of TV news broadcast, more convincing.


    No wonder the Arab oil tyrants are able to pay for investment.


    "Also, James, I might have overlooked a problem before." Ronan added, "Appropriately aggravate the role of the black man rescued by the protagonist''s family."


    James-Huang Buben, immediately understood: "For business?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    After lunch, UU Reading Ronan watched for a while and was about to return to Los Angeles. Before getting in the car, the phone rang and took a look at the number from abroad.


    abroad? Is it Carmen Case?


    Both of them are busy at work, and they are not close in touch. They just send a few text messages a week and rarely make calls.


    Ronan connected the phone, but a strange woman''s voice rang.


    "Is that you, Ronan?" The owner of the voice seems to be quite old: "I am Helen."


    Ronan first said: "I am Ronan." Then he thought of who the other party was, and said with a smile: "Hello, Aunt Helen."


    "I heard that you have had a lot of trouble in Los Angeles recently? Would you like to come to Germany to help me? I am going to open a meat shop in Berlin..."


    Ronan said: "I have solved the trouble." He selectively said about the current situation: "If I can''t get along in Los Angeles, I will definitely go to Germany to seek refuge with you."


    The two chatted again with the old Andersons who would die, and then they hung up.


    Ronan saved this phone specially, Germany...


    This Aunt Helen is a relative of the old Mrs. Anderson. In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, she has not produced five clothes yet, but her nationality is German.


    A similar situation is very common in the country of immigrants, the United States.


    The German plan that fudged Saleh before, the so-called Anderson family relationship in Germany, actually refers to this Helen Koch.


    However, she has nothing to do with the film industry and is in the meat business.


    To put it plainly, he is a butcher shop owner.


    Ronan returned to Los Angeles. It took a few days to design a plan, and then hand it over to Robert so that Robert can hire people and have enough time to prepare.

 Chapter 41： Contact information

    Orange County, a middle-class community.


    When he came to the community theater, Paul stood at the door and looked at his watch, a little anxious: "That fellow Mario, real ink, why isn''t he coming?"


    was anxious and could not stand under his feet, he kept walking back and forth.


    Two days ago, someone came to the door through the person in charge of the community theater and invited him to participate in a movie theater and do a little special performance work. The work time was only three days and the salary was as high as $2,000.


    And he and Mario were screened and both were selected.


    Although he works part-time in this middle-class community theater, he is not here. Whether it is him or Mario, $2,000 is not a small figure, and it is worth more than a normal monthly income.


    Besides, the other party and the dean of the community theater have jointly promised that this work is not illegal.


    Finally, the chubby Mario came to the door of the theater.


    "Why did you come?" Paul complained, "We are going to sign the contract today. It is not good to be late."


    Mario opened the Coke in his hand, took a big sip, and said, "It''s too late."


    Paul pulled him up and left: "Hurry up, this is a big business of $2,000! It is almost enough for your sister''s living expenses next quarter."


    This extra income is very important to them.


    The two came to the office of the person in charge of the community theater and saw the ordinary-looking middle-aged man again.


    "Good afternoon, Mr. Robert."


    "Good afternoon." Robert took out a few documents and handed them to the two, and said, "This is a contract. You can take a look first."


    Paul and Mario took it over and looked up.


    The person in charge of the community theater said at this time: "I can act as the intermediary and witness of the contract. If you don''t rest assured, we will find a law firm later."


    Paul quickly said, "Don''t be so troublesome."


    "Hmm! Hmm!" Mario kept nodding.


    The conditions were negotiated before, and there was a trustworthy guarantee. The two signed the contract after reading it. Although there was a confidentiality clause in it, there was a remuneration of $2,000. Just shut up.


    After signing the contract, the person in charge of the community theater voluntarily left the office.


    Robert opened his briefcase and handed two copies of the ordinary copy to Paul and Mario, and said, "This is the project you are in charge of performing. Please familiarize yourself with it first."


    The two of them took it and looked at it immediately. After only a few paragraphs, they were relieved.


    I was a little worried before, what if the other party asked for an excessive performance? Paul took the lead in reading it, and immediately said with a smile: "Mr. Robert, don''t worry, these bags are on my body."


    Robert reminded: "Remember to go to my place two days in advance for intensive practice."


    "Aren''t we all negotiated?" Paul said vowedly: "We will abide by the contract."


    Two thousand US dollars of foreign express income is not met once a year.


    Mario also finished watching at this time, shaking the fat on his face, and said: "This is not difficult, I can drink more Coke then to increase the realism."


    Paul quickly agreed: "Yes! Yes! Let''s drink more Coke."


    Robert smiled and nodded. The two are old actors in the community theater, and they are also clever.


    Paul and Mario are both set up. Robert left this community theater and rushed to the next place. Ronan said that it made sense. It is always good to be more prepared. Passive waiting is not as good as actively fighting.


    release, in addition to the film, as far as possible to create favorable conditions.


    Ronan also kept in touch with the distributors of many companies, during which he participated in a movie show held by Lionsgate.


    Like most Hollywood movie shows, the audience of this movie show is mainly composed of industry insiders and some movie fans, and the opinions of both will be valued by the film company.


    After attending the well-deserved filming session, Ronan further improved his plan. Although Hollywood has made many messy tricks in this era, it is still worse than the future dance of demons.


    Time is developing, and Hollywood is constantly changing.


    Before the crew returned from the San Fernando Valley to Warner Studios for shooting, Ronan went to the location studio again when the crew returned. Another crew had already moved into the villa and was preparing to shoot. He also brought a group of women with heavy makeup. actor.


    These actresses are experts in acting in love scenes, but unfortunately it is too early, Ronan can''t find a face to know.


    People like Malena Morgan and Tony Black, whom he admired better, may have to wait a few years before they debut.


    Stormy Daniels, who is not letting go of Twitter, doesn¡¯t seem to be in the valley either.


    With these messy thoughts, Ronan sent an application to several independent film festivals including the Saint Denis Film Festival after the crew returned to Los Angeles.


    In case you cannot find a distributor, you can still take the road of film festival screening.


    After James Wong and Ronan agreed on the filming method of the background action scene, the filming speed of the crew further accelerated. Entering the beginning of June, it has reached the final stage.


    I have to say that James Huang has accumulated a wealth of experience in his film career for more than a decade, and he is really good at shooting horror films.


    Ronan didn''t interfere much with the shooting, but he came to the crew specially when shooting the last shot.


    Bang¡ª¡ªbang¡ª¡ª


    Gunshots sounded, and the gangster wearing a mask fell to the ground. Accompanied by a black man, two Arabs with guns ran in from the door and saved the protagonist¡¯s family.


    The actor trembled and pulled down the masks of the gangsters. What appeared before him was the white neighbors who seemed to have a good relationship with them.


    The camera first scanned the faces of these vicious white men, then turned to the black man and two Arab actors.


    These three are instantly righteous.


    After all, contrast is the only thing that hurts. James-Huang¡¯s lens language is clear and clear, and he doesn¡¯t make any sense of mystery.


    "Card!" James Huang called to stop filming, and said loudly, "This one is over!"


    Then he raised his voice again: "I announce that the shooting phase of the "Human Removal Project" is...completed!"


    Ronan stood not far behind James Huang, just watched the crew cheer and said nothing.


    The crew members are very happy, not only the high-intensity work is over, it also means that part of the salary will be paid soon.


    There are two main salary payment models in Hollywood, one is weekly payment, that is, weekly salary; the other is paid in two to three times.


    Ronan takes the latter kind.


    At this moment, he didn''t show his presence, and he was thinking about the next post-production.


    Compared to shooting, he will be deeply involved in the entire post-production process.


    post-production can make the ordinary and even vulgar shots taken by the director turn decay into magic.


    The filming is over, and others are still busy celebrating. After all, for many people, this is most likely the first cinema movie in their lives.


    But Mrs. Seyfried has pulled Amanda Seyfried out of the crowd.


    She took out a special paper towel, carefully wiped off the blood stains on her daughter''s face, and said in a low voice, "Amanda, you forgot what I said? What did you do with those people?"


    Amanda scratched her head and said, "I see, mom."


    Mrs. Seyfried stuffed her a handbag: "Go!" And he said, "Don''t forget to ask for his personal contact information."


    Since it is determined to develop into actors, any producer is very important.


    Amanda responded and walked towards a quiet corner with her handbag.


    When Ronan was about to leave the set, he found that Amanda Seyfried had approached him and carried a handbag as usual.


    "Amanda, have another cake to eat?" he asked with a smile.


    A cute girl who often gives small snacks, it is easy to make a good impression.


    "Well, here you are." Amanda handed it to Ronan and said specifically, "This time is different. Except for baking, I did all the other processes myself."


    Ronan opened his handbag and took out one. The cake looks like a novice, and he nodded and said, "A very special gift."


    Amanda shook her body slightly and said, "Try it?"


    Ronan took a bite and raised his thumb: "Yes, better than the previous few times."


    Amanda smiled with satisfaction: "I don''t think you like sweets very much. This time I deliberately put less sugar."


    "You can see this?" Ronan knew that the girl was very careful, and he deliberately praised it from the side: "Unfortunately, after the filming is over, it will be difficult to eat such an appetizing cake in the future."


    Amanda stretched out her hand: "Give me your contact information, and I will give it to you when I make it."


    Ronan laughed again, took out a personal business card and placed it in Amanda''s little hand. Amanda put it away, waved at him, turned and walked away.


    After all the shots were shot, the crew moved to post-production the next day.

 Chapter 42： Correct posture

    Not in mid-June, earlier than planned, the crew moved into the post-production stage, and the editor Jessica Felton followed the crew into the post-production studio of Warner Studios.


    Starting post-production in advance, he must pay the corresponding compensation, but in the face of the time saved, Ronan is also generous once.


    He is not stingy himself, he is very aware of the huge incentive effect of money, but at this stage, the funds in his hand are limited, and every money must be spent where it should be spent.


    "I have seen roughly two-thirds of the shots taken."


    In the editing room, Jessica Felton neatly tied her long hair behind her head and sat in front of the workbench. "I will spend a week carefully studying all the shots taken by the director and then make an editing plan."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and glanced at Jessica Felton subconsciously. I don¡¯t know if it was because of sitting too close to the workbench. The female editor¡¯s huge **** seemed to be resting on the workbench. .


    Probably this will reduce the burden on the body? After all, weight cannot be ignored.


    "Okay!" Ronan pulled a chair and sat in front of the workbench next to it: "I will try my best to make time to watch it again."


    With James Huang''s shooting, all his shots have already been seen.


    Jessica Felton adjusted the back of the chair and found the most comfortable posture. Even if it was covered by a tight-fitting shirt, the two large **** were still spread out on the workbench like water bags.


    "Don''t worry about me?" she asked.


    Ronan shrugged: "No. I need to learn."


    "Huh?" Jessica Felton didn''t understand: "Why?"


    Ronan said directly: "Insufficient ability."


    Jessica Felton nodded and said, "There are few men who are as frank as you."


    Ronan smiled: "Acknowledge your own shortcomings without shame."


    The door of the editing room was knocked, and Jessica Felton yelled to come in, and immediately two people walked in with a few large parcels, many of which were daily necessities. Among them, the lady must use it every month. Cushion.


    Jessica Felton pointed to the open space at the door: "Place it here first, I''ll clean it up later."


    Then, another man dragged up an extra-large box. From the packaging, it looked like a quilt or something.


    Jessica Felton directed the opponent to put it behind the door.


    Waiting for these people to leave, Ronan asked curiously: "What are you going to do? Are you moving?"


    "Almost." Jessica Felton said directly: "Isn''t this editing room with a rest room? I will live here in the next two months."


    Ronan was quite surprised: "We have plenty of time."


    Jessica Felton raised her finger and shook it: "You don¡¯t understand, editing is a work that requires 200% effort. I can¡¯t be distracted. So, you need to find someone to send it to me. Eat, don¡¯t let any unrelated people come in and disturb me.¡±


    She took out her mobile phone and stuffed it to Ronan: "You hold my mobile phone. If someone contacts me, you can push it. If you can''t, you can do it. You don''t need to tell me anything except the professor.


    Ronan looked at the phone and asked, "Where is your family?"


    "I just told my family yesterday." Jessica Felton was clearly prepared: "They won''t disturb me during this time."


    When meeting such a serious, responsible and dedicated person, what else can Ronan say and nodded: "Okay! No problem!"


    This is really a super technical house.


    If every employee can be like Jessica Felton, how much worry can be saved?


    Unfortunately, not everyone can combine hobbies with work.


    "Let''s get to work." Jessica Felton stopped talking and started playing the shot.


    Ronan was at the assistant''s desk and looked at it seriously.


    Jessica Felton next to ¡¡¡¡ is attentive, as if there is nothing else in the editing room except for the camera, and every time she finishes watching a shot, she will make a note in her notebook.


    Sometimes, after seeing all the shots of a scene, she goes back and looks at it repeatedly, seeming to be looking for every editing point in the shot.


    Editing is a large amount of material taken from a film. After selection, selection and assembly, it is finally compiled into a coherent, smooth, clear and emotionally appealing work. It is the main component of film art creation and is indispensable for film production. An important process, a re-creation of a film from shooting to completion.


    This was originally part of the director''s work, and it was a very important part.


    With the continuous development of science and technology, the film has evolved from the early silent film to the sound film. The editing process has become more and more complicated. With the continuous update of film expression techniques, the director¡¯s creative task has become more and more onerous. Time to operate the editing equipment and edit the film personally, so editing professionals gradually emerged: editors and editing assistants.


    In the last two to three decades, as Hollywood has completely established a producer-centric system, director and editor have become two completely different professions.


    Even the editing under the control of the producer can cut the film in a different way from what the director wanted to express.


    From the film material to a complete film work, the editing often involves multiple steps such as review, preliminary editing, re-cutting, fine-cutting and even comprehensive editing.


    Jessica Felton has no assistants, everything has to be done in person, and she herself is extremely committed.


    After concentrating on watching for two and a half hours, Ronan¡¯s eyes were a little tired, rubbed his eyes, and looked to the side. Jessica Felton still maintained the initial sitting position, staring at the monitor screen closely, only his right hand from time to time. Write and draw in the notebook.


    No wonder she put the two groups on the workbench.


    Keeping a posture for a long time, the two big groups are big and heavy, it will really become a burden.


    I remember Amanda Seyfried murmured in private, saying that there was a backache and leg cramps. It seemed possible.


    Ronan secretly praised him from the bottom of his heart. He deserves to be a professional senior technical house. Not only does his technique stand the test, he even considers his posture.


    Serious attitude, superb professional skills, not very high asking price, excellent appearance, and bring your own bedding.


    Where can I find an editor like this?


    If this "Human Removal Project" is not bad in the end, you can consider establishing a long-term partnership with this senior technical man.


    Ronan waited for his eyes to feel a little better, and picked up two glasses of water. One glass of water was placed where Jessica Felton could reach Just about to sit back and continue looking at the camera, the phone suddenly Rang.


    The classic Nokia ringtones were extremely harsh in this relatively quiet editing room. Before Ronan took out his phone, Jessica Felton turned his head, bright blue eyes sharp, as if he would eat people at any time.


    Obviously, the female editor is very dissatisfied with the ringtone that disturbs her work.


    "Sorry." Ronan quickly took out his mobile phone, hung up the phone first, and said, "I will not bring my mobile in next time."


    He is like a student who made a mistake and was caught by the teacher, so he hurriedly left the editing room.


    Until far away from the entrance of the editing room, Ronan picked up the phone and prepared to call someone back, but after a glance, he was not holding his phone at all!


    This is clearly the phone Jessica Felton handed him before!


    I blame Nokia¡¯s ringtones.


    Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head, remembering what he had said before, still called back the number he had just called.


    The phone was connected immediately, and a sweet female voice rang in the receiver: "Hello, this is Green Real Estate Company. We have just launched a sea-view apartment, facing the sea..."


    Ronan directly cut off the phone. It was only at the end of the nineties that telemarketing was so arrogant?


    took out two mobile phones and turned them all on silent, then he returned to the editing room gently.


    In the following days, Ronan would spend a few hours a day in the editing room to watch the footage, and occasionally when Jessica Felton was resting, the two would also discuss editing style issues.


    After the arrival of July, other late-stage staff have also joined the work.


    During ¡¡¡¡, Ronan didn¡¯t go to the editing room for a while because he had to deal with the work of the company. When he went again, it was horrible.

 Chapter 43： Want a man to find sin

    Pushing open the editing room door, Ronan could smell the sour smell mixed with various foods. He couldn''t help holding his nose to retreat, but when he saw the woman working attentively in front of the workbench, he stubbornly walked away. Went in.


    The open space behind the door is almost turned into a garbage dump.


    Leftover take-out lunch boxes, crumpled paper towels, discarded packaging bags, empty Coke bottles, etc., piled up in a mess, waiting for the fermentation to turn smelly.


    Ronan looked at Jessica Felton again.


    This woman has long no longer looked like a Latin goddess. Her long brown hair is greasy and dreaded, and she can fry eggs in a flick of a pan. The white tight-fitting T-shirt is about to become a rainbow. The denim shorts on the legs seem to be hard and tight...


    "Don''t make a sound!" Jessica Felton heard the voice behind, without turning his head back, "put things down and get out immediately."


    Ronan understands that this is taking himself as a food delivery person.


    "Jesse!" Ronan walked two steps quickly and came to behind the editor. He almost fell over on the spot with a greasy smell. He took a step back and said, "I haven''t cleaned this place?"


    Jessica Felton heard Ronan''s voice, turned his head and glanced at him, and continued to be busy on the pick-up machine in front of him: "It''s too noisy, someone came to clean it and I drove me away."


    Ronan looked at her T-shirt and asked, "How many days have you not washed your clothes?"


    I remember this is the dress she wore on the first day.


    Jessica Felton doesn¡¯t change her face and is still busy with the work at hand: "I wore all my clothes. I found the clothes I changed the other day. This set is the cleanest..."


    Ronan nodded, what can he say when facing his subordinates who are devoted to work? He slowly said, "I was wrong. I should provide you with a full-time life assistant."


    "If you have something to say, wait for me to finish this editing." Jessica Felton talked to death directly.


    Ronan stopped talking, subconsciously stayed away from the female editor, and made up his mind to provide her with a full-time nanny, even for his nose, he could not save the money.


    After ten minutes of suffering and regret, Jessica Felton finally finished the job at hand.


    Ronan saw her raising her head and stretching her waist, her bulging chest was full of oil, and she couldn''t help shaking her head again. Once this person enters the working state, he doesn''t even care about it...


    When ¡¡¡¡ came to the window, he drew the curtains and opened the window. The fresh air pounced on people and washed away the foul air, immediately shocking people.


    Ronan took a deep breath of fresh air, turned his head and said, "Jesse, you have a break, I will let someone come in and clean it."


    "No." Jessica Felton said again: "I will continue with a glass of water."


    Ronan guarded this important fresh air inlet by the window and said, "Okay, listen to me, rest for two hours, and then go take a shower."


    While talking, he pointed to Jessica Felton''s T-shirt.


    Jessica Felton is just obsessed with editing, after all, it¡¯s not that there is a problem with her head, she glanced at her body and nodded slowly.


    Ronan made a call, and soon someone came to clean the room, and soon he also figured out what happened these days.


    Since he saw Jessica Felton in this editing room, the female editor has never been out of the editing room again. The meal is delivered by someone to facilitate and sleep in the adjacent rest room. The clothes are dirty. When I changed it, I just threw it aside. I never wanted to wash it in the past. In the end, I didn''t have any clean clothes to change. I just found the cleanest set from the dirty clothes.


    It''s not that no one has made any comments, but they were all dismissed impatiently by her, and Ronan had also confessed before, not to let people disturb her work.


    In the end, it became like this.


    Of course, Jessica Felton''s work has been outstanding.


    Ronan took advantage of the cleaning time and watched the film edited by Jessica Felton. The progress was unexpected and the first cut was almost complete.


    In the two-and-a-half-hour-long version that is about to be completed, the storyline of the entire film is quite clear.


    Unfortunately, James Huang is not here.


    The director was not deeply involved in post-production. After the shooting of "Human Removal Project", after only a few days of rest, he and his good friend Glenn Morgan invested in the early planning of "Reaper Is Coming".


    The script of "Death is Coming" still needs to be revised.


    Of course employees with outstanding performance should be given preferential treatment.


    Ronan asked someone to go to the housekeeping company and hired a 24-hour nanny to take care of Jessica Felton, so that the editing room would not turn into a garbage dump again. He would come here often. Others can bear it. He also can not stand it.


    "When you are working and when you are not working, you are totally two people."


    Looking at Jessica Felton putting on new clothes, Ronan shook his head: "I can''t tell which is you."


    Jessica Felton doesn¡¯t care at all: ¡°You¡¯re invested in a career you love, and it¡¯s easy to overlook other things. For example, many game enthusiasts can play games for a few months in addition to eating and sleeping.¡±


    Ronan nodded and said, "You should pay attention to things other than hobby work."


    It is said that he is also very busy all day, dealing with work, learning to charge, and never slept before 12 o''clock in the evening, but he did not become like Jessica Felton.


    Isn¡¯t that dedicated enough?


    Jessica Felton replied by pulling away the chair and sitting at the workbench again.


    Ronan didn''t want to smell a sour work partner, and said, "If this goes on, you won''t find a boyfriend."


    "What do you want a man to do?" Jessica Felton didn''t care: "Can I cut it for fun? How interesting is the film? Why do you want a man to suffer?"


    Ronan can see clearly that this is a woman who devotes her limited life to an unlimited editing career.


    So, he immediately changed the subject: "You cut very fast, the first cut is almost complete."


    "Have you seen it?" Jessica Felton heard the editing and immediately got serious: "It is expected that the re-cutting will start the day after tomorrow. Do you have any suggestions?"


    Ronan said directly: "The plot arrangement and editing rhythm are more compact. The title is not very good. Edit it again."


    Jessica Felton asked: "How to cut?"


    "The title uses news-style editing to bring the entire backstory." Ronan had this idea when he watched the first cut version just now: "The background of the time should be clear from the beginning of the film."


    Jessica Felton closed her eyes and seemed to edit the scene in her mind. After a while, she said, "Will this be too simple and straightforward? The story has been drawn to the bottom from the beginning."


    Ronan raised his finger and shook his head: "This is the effect I want, the film is simple and easy to understand."


    Jessica Felton was born in an academy, and it is inevitable to be contaminated with some of the academic style, but his head is not rigid, and after a little thinking, you can understand Ronan''s meaning and said: "It''s something I think Many, this is an entertainment film."


    Ronan said: "Very correct." He added: "There are too few black roles, which aggravates his role."


    The role of black people in this film is very important. When filming, he passed through James Huanggou. Black people are the standard black life.


    "Okay." Jessica Felton said immediately: "I will change it."


    As she moved her hands, she said: "As for the action scene, I want to use more short shots and use sharp rhythm changes to arouse the emotions of the audience."


    Ronan didn''t object: "Try editing a paragraph first."


    Looks like the last time I went to Jessica¡¯s apartment, she was studying short-shot editing.


    But he will not use it rashly. The sharp short shot editing is more suitable for pure action movies. For example, Michael Bay¡¯s films are representative of this.


    The first cut was completed quickly, and the re-cut started immediately. The post-production departments also began to cooperate closely. The dubbing room also found several existing soundtracks, which are very suitable for the atmosphere of the film. Ronan paid money to get the copyright.


    There is very little expenditure in this area. In this age, several thousand dollars are enough.


    James Huang also put aside the work at hand and joined the post-production.


    Ronan, Jessica, and James Wong do not have much disagreement on the concept of the film, which allows the editing to proceed smoothly, rather than enforce it with the authority of the producer.


    From mid-June to early August, after nearly two months, the post-production of "Human Removal Project" was 90% completed.


    The rest are basically titles or subtitles added, don¡¯t worry.


    The film meeting was also put on the agenda by Ronan. He went to many distribution companies again and personally sent the invitation.

 Chapter 44： Watching movie

    Louis Theater is located on Burbank¡¯s 17th Street. It is a two-story community theater. The theater is temporarily closed this afternoon. It will cooperate with the leasing party Shahai Entertainment to hold the "Human Removal Project" movie.


    Hundreds of fans recruited by ¡¡¡¡ entered the theater first.


    is like a similar movie-watching party or trial movie, which is very common in Los Angeles. Many fans are also willing to participate in this kind of free movie-watching activities. It is quite easy to recruit trial audiences.


    However, Ronan mixed some materials in it.


    "How are you preparing?" He stood in the front hall of the theater and asked Robert, "Are everyone here?"


    Robert nodded slightly: "Don''t worry, we have drilled no less than 30 times. Many emergencies have also been filed. It must be no problem."


    Ronan let out a sigh, and his slightly impatient mood gradually eased: "If it doesn''t go well, we can only go to the film festival or find a small company to release it."


    Robert knows that Ronan and the Arabs have reached an agreement that the film must be released in North America, not a video tape.


    "Is the acquisition of the issuing company serious?" Robert asked in a low voice.


    Ronan roughly said: "George provided some lists. Isn''t it a big acquisition with a wide distribution channel? It doesn''t make sense to buy a small company with limited distribution channels."


    Robert echoed: "Instead of acquiring a small company, we might as well recruit people to build an issue department."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "The first choice is acquisition. If there is no suitable acquisition target, we will prepare to build an issuing company."


    is definitely not to establish another distribution department in Shahai Entertainment, but a distribution company independent of Shahai Entertainment.


    James Huang came over at this time, Ronan and Robert stopped talking about the company, and greeted James Huang successively.


    "How many distribution companies are there today?" Although James Huang most values ??the later "Death is Coming", he is also very concerned about whether the first movie can enter the theater: "Is there a general goal?"


    As soon as he said this, he realized that he had asked a silly question. If there was a specific goal, he would not hold a filming session.


    Ronan said: "It depends on the situation. It is estimated that people from seven or eight companies will come over, and we will also see specific conditions later."


    issuance is a must, but on this basis, we must strive for advantageous chips as much as possible.


    There are still more than forty minutes before the start of the movie, but no one from the distribution company has ever come over. Robert is a little anxious, and frequently looks at the entrance of the theater.


    Ronan is also a little anxious, no matter what, this is his first Hollywood movie, which is directly related to future development.


    If the film is successfully released in North America and wins a decent box office, the overseas screening rights can be sold at a decent price. Abu Dhabi will definitely be happy, and it will be easy to increase investment.


    In this kind of investment, the first time is often the most difficult. With a precedent for successful cooperation, there is a good foundation for cooperation again.


    As for cooperation with Arabs, there will be inexplicable allegations and investigations in the future. There is no need to worry too much about this. There are countless companies and individuals that have cooperative relationships and financial transactions with Arabs in the United States.


    Abu Dhabi belongs to the UAE. Compared to countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE has a much lower risk factor.


    There are so many companies in the United States that do business with Arabs. As long as you don¡¯t violate a certain line, who will care about a small company in this non-critical industry.


    Besides, Ronan would not be so stupid that he was really **** with Arabs.


    He always valued the money in the pockets of Arabs, and his eyes were also shifting to India.


    After waiting for a while, Ronan looked at his watch. It was only more than 30 minutes. No one came. He planned the script carefully. If the target audience does not come, what is the use?


    James-Huang was also a little anxious and looked at his watch frequently.


    For him, this film can enter theaters, and the release of the next film will go smoothly.


    "Not coming yet." Robert frowned.


    Ronan''s face was calm: "Be calm." He raised his eyebrows lightly: "Here."


    The black Lexus car stopped at the entrance of the theater. A middle-aged man got out of the car and entered the theater. Ronan hurriedly greeted him and extended his right hand first: "Welcome, Mr. Chris."


    The person named Chris shook hands with him and said with a smile: "The road was a bit blocked, but luckily it was not late."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It is a great honor for us to come."


    Everyone likes to hear good things, and there is no loss in saying a few more words. He exchanged a few words with Chris from Sony and asked Robert to send the person to the box on the second floor.


    Then, Bran Milner of Warner Bros. came.


    One after another, representatives of four or five distribution companies or film experts came to the theater.


    Of course, these people belong to people with a bit of power but not too high in the company they work for. The main daily studio is to find and review movies suitable for theater distribution.


    To put it bluntly, coming here is also their daily work.


    Inside the box on the second floor, Chris saw Bran Milner coming up a little curious, greeted him, and asked, "Why are you here?"


    "If you can come, I can come too." Bran Milner said with a smile.


    Chris tentatively asked: "Warner Bros. interested in this small production?"


    "The horror film costing three million dollars, the director also directed "X-Files", it sounds good." Bran Milner said true or false: "Mainly Ronan Anderson, a good young man, warm and sincere , I am so kind."


    He asked suddenly: "Where are you, Chris?"


    Chris thought of several meetings with Ronan and said: "There are really not many young people like Mr. Anderson. They are very real." He thought about it, and added: "Frankly speaking, I am here not because of the film. The budget and the director, but Mr. Anderson moved me."


    At the entrance of the theater, because the entrance was full of cars, the later cars could only park a little farther.


    Gray Enrique of Lionsgate got out of the car and walked towards the theater. He met an acquaintance on the way, and the person greeted him, "Good afternoon, Gray."


    "Good afternoon, Deron." Gray Enrique knew this colleague from New Line Films, pointed to the theater, and tentatively asked: "New Line Films is interested in this "Human Removal Project." ?"


    Delong shrugged: "I don''t have any other work at hand for the time being, just come and try my luck."


    Gray Enrique heard the subtext: "You are not very optimistic about this film?"


    Deron said as he walked: "Ronan Anderson paid a terrible loss for his last film. He didn''t understand what the theater movie was like. How long has it been before, and I think..."


    He didn''t say any further, but shook his head: "It''s just not busy, otherwise I won''t come."


    Gray Enrique could tell that Deron seemed to think so.


    It¡¯s not difficult to understand that Xinxian Pictures released a film from Shahai Entertainment, which basically made no money.


    For the issuing company, if UU Kanshu.com does not make money, it is actually a loss.


    The two entered the theater together, and greeted Ronan one after another. Gray-Enrique saw clearly that Deron looked down on the young man a bit, and spoke with a faint arrogance.


    Ronan Anderson, the young man gave him a good impression, especially the last time the two talked about horror movies, the insights that the other side said were not like laymen at all.


    Lionsgate has just started, and the company¡¯s main target is low-cost horror films.


    With his senses, the films made by people like Ronan Anderson should be more reliable, at least not outrageous.


    "Fail again this time." Deron was talking to him: "The company that old Anderson has worked so hard to develop will be destroyed by his son."


    Gray Enrique smiled and did not answer Deron''s words.


    The two then entered the private room on the second floor together, where many colleagues sat.


    Gray Enrique greeted each other and sat in his seat. When he looked forward, he heard a faint "bang".


    Delong also heard it, and followed the sound. It turned out that the seat on the first floor was facing the conspicuous position of the box. Someone opened a can of Coke. Probably, the Coke can had encountered a collision, and the foam that was produced rose high.


    "I hate these people who make messy sounds when watching movies." Delong muttered.


    Gray Enrique saw it too, and echoed: "Me too."


    1st floor seat.


    Mario took the tissue that Paul handed him, wiped off the Coke foam on his body, first handed the unpacked Coke to Paul, and then opened it again.


    "Drink!" Paul looked up and drank.


    Mario was also unambiguous, and drank it all at once.


    Then, the two picked up a can of Coke.

 Chapter 45： Different

    The noisy sound of the theater disappeared, and the movie had already begun.


    Perhaps the sound of the previous Coke and Coke drinking was too loud, leaving an impression. Deron and Gray-Enrique found that the two in front of the box drinking Coke were extremely quiet. From the beginning of the movie screening, they were quiet. It seemed completely Involved in the movie plot.


    Deron watched the beginning, and it was hard to concentrate on the film. From seeing Ronan Anderson''s reputation hanging on the screenwriter column, his impression of this film was sinking. After all, Ronan was the last one. -The film written by Anderson, but it is not easy to pit New Line Film.


    what? Did not lose much? How to calculate the time cost invested by the New Line Films Distribution Department on this film?


    A failed screenwriter and producer who just finished a movie that made a big hit, did not spend a certain amount of time and energy to sum up the lessons, but eagerly started another work. Numerous past experiences in Hollywood have proved that this is Seek a dead end.


    Delong''s gaze turned from the faces of most of the people in the box, and found that there were many similar people.


    I guess these people have the same views as him.


    To be honest, being able to participate in this filming conference and not having a job at hand is on the one hand, and on the other hand, the little Anderson suddenly became a man, how can I say? It''s kind of gracious.


    As for the film, Deron watched the first third and shook his head in disappointment.


    The background setting is too absurd, the plot is abrupt and mentally retarded, and the logic cannot be justified. For the sake of accidents and surprises, the screenwriter and director''s method is to portray the two little kids with extremely low IQs.


    The smaller girl is very cute and cute, and the appearance can give eight points, but the character is really unpleasant, the typical success is not enough, and it looks like a smart technical house, but in fact, it is in the second grade of junior high school. Shaking the flashlight in a mess.


    The bigger girl looks good, but she has high scores and low energy. She likes to run around for nothing. She doesn¡¯t spend time with her family for no reason. She only hides under the bed in danger. Do you think you are still a three-year-old kid?


    The plot of this film is worse than "Alive in the Jedi", and he doesn''t bother to complain.


    Halfway through the film, Bran Milner from Warner Bros. took off his glasses and slowly wiped them up. There are too many minority roles in this film. The black people who caused the fighting, the Arab couple who obviously had important roles behind...


    seriously diluted the drama of the protagonist''s family.


    In contrast, white characters don''t seem to be very lovable.


    The male protagonist is a black-hearted businessman who sells unreliable security systems. The female protagonist is useless except for being responsible. The eldest daughter is typically blond and brainless, and the younger daughter looks cute, but the love is untimely overflowing.


    and the white neighbors, none of them are good stuff.


    A character like ¡¡¡¡, such a plot, surely many white audiences will be disgusted, right?


    Of course, not all white audiences are disgusted. After all, there seem to be more and more white-skinned people in this society.


    Is this film valuable? Bran Milton is also an experienced film expert, not to mention Hollywood movies, even San Fernando Valley has seen hundreds of films.


    From the perspective of the market, this film can last for about fifty points. It''s hard to say whether it succeeds or fails.


    Success lies in the tight pace of the film and the excellent horror and thrilling atmosphere, which can bring people to heart; failure is that the plot is too general and there is nothing surprising.


    Chris of Sony Publishing Company has been staring at the screen, habitually taking out pens and notebooks in his hand, and when he sees some important points, he will write them down.


    There are a lot of problems with this "Human Removal Project". It is estimated that because the director and producer are both newcomers, many mistakes have been made in some places.


    But the advantages of the film are also outstanding. The social background and the setting of Killing Day are very interesting.


    Think about the gangsters raised by Washington, it seems not surprising that the government will come up with such a weird strategy in the future.


    He has done research and tried hard to blacken the movies of the Washington authorities, and the market response is often not too bad.


    From this point of view alone, the film has a head start.


    Gray Enrique also holds the notebook in his hand. From the beginning of the film to the present, he has not written a single word because he feels it is unnecessary to write.


    This film has great potential.


    Seeing halfway through, he was quite sure of this.


    "Human Removal Project" is not very good, but it is very characteristic, and characteristic means it has a selling point.


    It has a better idea, which combines elements of crime films and family films. The relationship between family members is the driving force for the development of the story. The function of each character in the film accurately presents the character''s sense of depression and the panic that is always on the edge of crisis. It not only highlights the claustrophobic feeling with a strong documentary flavor, but also makes the drama fully explode.


    The characters are also very good, such as the protagonist¡¯s family, which is really unflattering.


    In his eyes, a movie can create one or several maddening characters who want to be violent, and it can definitely attract some audiences.


    The use of minority actors in key roles is also a highlight, such as the black character who fought against the terrorist abuse.


    There are also two Arab characters, which are also impressive.


    Last year, when Lionsgate was just established, in order to understand the market situation, a special survey was conducted and it was found that the proportion of minority audiences in theaters has been growing rapidly in recent years. The total proportions of various ethnic minority audiences have exceeded the theater line. One third of the total audience.


    Many minorities may become potential audiences for the film?


    Gray Enrique held his chin while watching and thinking. Because he was born in the lower class of society, the more he looked at the film, the more he saw it tasted. The background setting seemed absurd, but it appropriately reflected the social situation in the United States.


    Nowadays, there are endless violent incidents in the United States. When opening social news, it is basically reports about violent cases, not to mention civilian areas, even the wealthy people in the rich areas are increasingly insecure.


    Violence has long become a national hot spot.


    And this film just describes the violence involved in the whole society, and it must resonate with many audiences.


    Ronan-Anderson chose a good subject and used seemingly illusory settings to insinuate the reality of American society. The final film is also very characteristic. The editing of the film and the creation of the thriller atmosphere are quite skillful.


    The company strategy formulated by Lionsgate Films was mainly horror films in the early stage...


    "hurry up!"


    Suddenly a voice came, interrupting Gray Enrique''s thinking: "Get up, I can''t hold it anymore, I''m going to the toilet!"


    This person''s seat on the first floor is very close to the second floor box. The people in the theater are silently paying attention to the movie. The sound is not too loud, but it reaches the second floor clearly.


    Many people in the box, including Gray Enrique, heard it, and some frowned.


    When watching a movie, whether it is praise or criticism, it will disgust others.


    There are many examples of fights caused by the chaotic sound in the theater every year, and there have even been cases of stabbing people with knives.


    The movie was going to a tense moment, and many people in the box looked at the two bastards.


    "Can you bear with me?" Paul scolded Mario: "I''ve been holding back for a long time!"


    Mario shook his body: "No, I need to pee my pants! I shouldn''t drink so much Coke..."


    With this, Paul seemed to be unable to bear it, and stood up: "Go, hurry up!"


    Gray Enrique was a little annoyed, and glared at the two guys on the first floor. He remembered these two fools, drinking Coke at the beginning.


    Ok?


    Suddenly, Paul Enrique discovered something interesting.


    Those two guys turned their heads and stared at the screen closely even when they went to the toilet, as if they didn''t want to miss any shots of the movie.


    The two turned out of a corridor and could only go to the bathroom with their backs to the screen. Unexpectedly, the two guys turned around, preferring to walk backwards, and watch the movie more.


    Watching the two guys clamp their legs and walk backwards holding their urine, Paul Enrique was touched and picked up a pen to record on the notebook.


    This film is really attractive to some viewers.

 Chapter 46： There should be an audience

    "What do you think of this movie?"


    "It''s okay, at least it can be included in the ranks."


    After the movie screening, Gray Enrique walked among the people from the film company. Just when he stepped down to the front hall, he heard several viewers who had passed by before discussing the film.


    "I think it''s average, not scary."


    "A bad movie!"


    "You don''t understand, you''ll know when you step into the society, this film is called Creepy. I will recommend this film at the Mills Fan Conference next week..."


    "Well, I can recommend it to guys, but I don''t know when the film will be officially released."


    Those few people kept walking and walked out of the theater while discussing.


    One after another, fans came out again, and people could hear the discussion about the "Human Removal Project" everywhere, both praised and derogated for this film.


    Gray Enrique walked out among the crowd and nodded secretly. A movie that can be discussed by fans is a movie that can arouse people''s interest.


    Some people think it¡¯s good, and some people think it¡¯s bad. This is normal.


    At the gate of the theater, Ronan Anderson and the middle-aged man named Robert were waiting here. Gray Enrique greeted them, declined the banquet from each other, and left the theater.


    The same people who watched the film at the same time were like him, and soon left.


    Ronan sent these people away, a little relieved.


    Robert saw no one around him, and said softly: "Will there be some sound of cursing movies, will it have the opposite effect?"


    "How can a movie be liked by everyone." Ronan felt that those people did a good job and were worthy of the salary: "It''s normal to have praise and scolding."


    "Just don''t know how much it can do." Robert looked away.


    Ronan smiled: "As long as we can slightly affect their choice, we will earn it."


    Robert sincerely admires: "You still have more ways to do it."


    Ronan slowly said: "The movie itself is the foundation, but outside of the movie, you can think of more ways, and the operation will become more and more important for a movie."


    Robert nodded slightly, and suddenly realized that he had been surpassed in all aspects except Ronando''s experience.


    However, working with such a boss is passionate and motivated, as well as knowledge.


    Ronan turned the subject and asked: "Can the copy arrive tonight?"


    "Twenty film copies." Robert promised: "It will be delivered on time at eight tonight."


    Ronan said again: "I will be delivered tomorrow."


    The movie watching meeting is just the beginning. A copy of the "Human Removal Project" must be sent to every distribution company that comes over today.


    The distribution company often conducts multiple rounds of comprehensive evaluation for films that are intended to be released.


    The next day, Ronan asked the company''s newly recruited telephone operator to call the corresponding personnel of each issuing company every two days after sending the copies next to him.


    "Sir, our "Human Removal Project" is really of great market value. Have you made a decision? Haven''t submitted it to your boss? You can invite your boss to watch the movie together..."


    In the same week, Ronan made several phone calls in person, and the news he received was basically not very good.


    Bran Milner of Warner Bros. first declined the film, and then the one from Hollywood Studios also said that the film did not match the overall style of Disney''s live-action movies. Emperor Gate Pictures said that the distribution was OK but it had to buy out the copyright at one time. , Gray of Lionsgate said that his boss has not read the copy...


    "Sorry, Ronan."


    In the office, Deron is holding the phone in one hand, and his ear in the other: "Xin Xian is not interested in your new film. Let''s work together if we have the opportunity."


    Hearing an answer on the phone, he hung up, picked up the copy of "Human Removal Project", opened a large cabinet, and piled it up with many dusty copies.


    This movie can''t even pass his level, so why bother the boss?


    On the fifth day after watching the movie, Ronan finally got the good news that the distribution company under Sony Entertainment is willing to conduct preliminary negotiations with Shahai Entertainment on the "Human Removal Project".


    "Your film has flaws and features."


    In the reception room released by Sony, Chris looked at Ronan and said, "Sony Entertainment has the intention of cooperating with your company."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I also hope to cooperate with your company."


    Chris is not too verbose. Sony Entertainment is the holding company of Columbia Pictures. There is no need to waste time on this small production. "Let¡¯s talk about distribution commissions first."


    This is the core issue, and there is no need to reach an agreement. He said directly: ¡°Sony Entertainment bought out the global distribution rights of the Human Clearance Project. In terms of distribution commissions, North America¡¯s box office revenue is 30%. The overseas box office is drawn at 40%, and the total income from video tapes, DVDs, all TV copyrights and new media copyrights is drawn at 40%, which is 50%, the general level in the derivatives industry."


    Ronan frowned slightly. This is not the highest distribution ratio in the circle, but it is also very demanding.


    Some time ago, he saw a few cases. It was also a cooperation between a small production company and a large distribution company. The box office wassuance commission was as high as 40%, and all peripheral income was 50%!


    Chris''s words are not over yet: "In addition, Sony Entertainment owns the copyright to the sequel of the film."


    Commercial negotiation, of course, is to obtain the maximum benefit for oneself as much as possible.


    "The rake rate is too high." Ronan said slowly: "Unless this film hits the box office, Shahai Entertainment will inevitably lose money."


    He tried to bargain: "I will talk about the overseas distribution rights and other North American releases after the North American release. The peripheral copyrights will be reduced to 20%, and Shahai Entertainment reserves the sequel copyright..."


    Chris raised his hand to stop Ronan from continuing to say: "Mr. Anderson, this is a prerequisite for Sony Entertainment''s release." He smiled: "IMHO, so far, no company has expressed cooperation with Shahai Entertainment. intention."


    Ronan was not angry, his face was calm, and said, "For the time being."


    There is no concealment about this. Chris is undoubtedly an old fox, obviously taking this opportunity to lower prices.


    The negotiation was so passive, and Ronan expected that Shahai Entertainment lacked the capital to bargain with the other party. After all, Sony Entertainment did not even have a competitor.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Shahai Entertainment now needs Sony Entertainment, and it does not matter whether Sony Entertainment has the "Human Removal Project" or not.


    Even if the Columbia Pictures of Sony Entertainment Holdings is the worst among the six major Hollywood players.


    Ronan thought for a while, thinking that Gray of Lionsgate had said that his boss had not read the copy and decided to postpone it temporarily: "Can I think about it for a few days? I also have a meeting to discuss."


    Chris still has this patience, and casually said: "The opportunity is rare. Don''t let us wait too long. Our schedule for this year and next year is very full."


    Ronan smiled: "At most a week."


    It takes less than a week to know the true attitude of Lionsgate. After all, Lionsgate has not been established since its establishment, and its distribution business is not much.


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    In the drawing room of Lionsgate, the staff is putting the removed copies in the box. UU reading


    Navas, the director of the distribution department, was the first to walk out of the drawing room. Gray quickly took back the questionnaires from everyone, read it roughly, and left the drawing room to his boss''s office.


    "This film is better than I expected." Navas was wiping his uncomfortable eyes with a tissue: "The advantages are as prominent as the disadvantages."


    Gray, as a recommender, certainly has to say something nice: "We have been focusing on horror movies in recent years. Can this be included in this year''s release candidate?"


    Navas did not answer, but instead asked: "What about the opinions of others?"


    Gray put the stack of questionnaires on the desk and said, "Two Bs, three B-, and two Cs."


    Although there is no A, Navas nodded, "It''s okay."


    Even in professional companies, the evaluation of horror films is generally low.


    "There is another situation." Gray said as simple as possible: "When watching the film, although many people said that this film is not good-looking, a considerable number of fans said it was good. Oh, yes..."


    As he recalled, he said, ¡°In order not to miss the exciting part, some movie fans even walk backwards when going to the bathroom just to see more.¡±


    Navas squeezed his chin: "That means this film is very attractive to some people."


    Gray nodded: "You can think so."


    can make movie fans urinate and go to the bathroom, is this film really so attractive? Navas frowned and thought, if Gray was right, the "Human Removal Project" should have an audience.


    Besides, I just tried it internally, and the overall evaluation is also good.


    "Let''s do a few more rounds of internal trials." He made a decision: "Then, you find Ronan Anderson, and I will talk to him."

 Chapter 47： Very difficult

    It wasn''t until Lions Gate Pictures held the second internal preview that Navas asked Gray to contact Shahai Entertainment to negotiate with Ronan about the release of the "Human Removal Project."


    "I didn''t expect Mr. Anderson to be so young."


    Seeing Ronan, Navas was somewhat surprised, "Young and promising."


    Ronan would not take polite remarks seriously, and said, "Thank you." He smiled and said, "I just entered Hollywood and haven''t fully understood what the movie is about."


    Navas smiled, and immediately realized that the other party was most likely to show weakness on purpose.


    "I watched your "Human Removal Project"." He turned directly to the topic: "The film is very distinctive, but it has many shortcomings."


    Ronan didn¡¯t take the next sentence, instead he grabbed the previous one and replied with a smile: "Does your company feel unique? It attracts audiences if it has characteristics."


    Navas glanced at Ronan, and was more certain that people cannot be seen by age, and said, "But the shortcomings of the film will push more audiences outside the theater gate."


    "You have been in the industry for many years, with richer experience and better ability than me." Ronan first gave a small compliment, and then changed his voice: "You must know better than me. No movie can be liked by everyone. , Even "Titanic" is not lacking in scolding, let alone "Human Removal Project" is just a horror thriller."


    How could Navas not know this? Simply point out: "The supporting role of the film is too prominent, a bit overwhelming the role of the protagonist, which will seriously reduce the audience''s viewing experience."


    Ronan admitted: "This is indeed a flaw."


    Navas''s mouth twitched, and along the way, he was very likely to win a more favorable issuance contract.


    "But this shortcoming is also an advantage." Ronan''s words were beyond Navas''s expectation: "It can make the film''s target audience clearer!"


    He said very targeted: "A clear audience group is conducive to the issuer''s development of targeted publicity strategies, thereby saving a large amount of unnecessary publicity and distribution expenses."


    Navas immediately thought of Wei Guangzheng¡¯s black role, which was the leading party who rescued the protagonist¡¯s family at last: "You target some of the audience as a minority?"


    Ronan did not deny it, only said: "I have held a trial meeting, and quite a few horror film fans think this film is good. Minority audiences also like to see..."


    He thought about the wording: "Unlucky seeing people like the protagonist''s family."


    The problem of discrimination in American society is very serious. In fact, there are definitely many unlucky people who are happy to see white people in movies.


    Navas immediately remembered the company''s market research report last year, and said faintly: "So, you let the black-hearted hero die?"


    Ronan smiled and did not answer. Instead, he opened his briefcase, took out the data report specially collected by people, and pushed it to Navas, and said: "This is the data on the proportion of viewers I collected from the beginning of last year to the middle of this year. The proportion of ethnic minorities is rising every month, and in July it increased by a full 3.5% from the beginning of last year."


    Navas looked through the results. Since Lionsgate has conducted a similar investigation, I knew it was not fake.


    Ronan added: "To some extent, Will Smith is also a beneficiary of the change in the proportion of movie audiences." He spoke faster: "The number of black audiences is growing rapidly, and there are many Arabs in the United States. It¡¯s not bad for Arabs. Some white people... like me, they actually support film equality."


    The new company is not as rigid as the old company. Lionsgate was founded in Canada, and strictly speaking, it is also an outsider. It knows the mentality of outsiders and the situation in North America.


    Sony Entertainment¡¯s conditions are too poor. Ronan hopes to open a breakthrough in Lionsgate, adding: ¡°Lionsgate is now focusing on horror movies. I am more professional in terms of reputation and operation of horror movies. Doubtful. But the waste rate of film propaganda resources is often as high as 60% or more."


    Navas nodded slightly, agreeing with Ronan''s words.


    Movie advertisements are often bombarded like an overwhelming amount of resources. In fact, many resources are repeated and wasted. There is consensus in the industry, but there is no good solution.


    Everyone knows that the harder the advertisement is, the easier it is to attract the audience.


    Luo Nan also said: ¡°When this film is promoted and released, outdoor advertising can be concentrated near minority communities, and platform advertising can choose minority communities to receive numerous media. You can also discuss with the cinema to increase minority communities. The number of nearby screens and the number of films, these are often relatively unpopular theaters."


    "Even when propagating, make more fuss about black characters, such as increasing his weight on posters."


    He emphasized his tone: "As we all know, the security of ethnic minority communities is worrying, and violence is endless. Most ethnic minorities have experienced violent incidents of varying sizes. It is easy to resonate with such a film that denounces social violence."


    This is something that James Huang thought of after talking about it. During shooting and post-production, he also deliberately highlighted the theme of anti-violence.


    Navas stared at Ronan. Although they were all general words, they all pointed out the advantages of this film.


    If he is a few years younger, maybe he is willing to directly sign an issue contract with the other party on favorable terms.


    It would be a waste of people like this not to engage in publicity.


    Navas said, "Mr. Anderson has unique insights."


    Luo Nan said modestly: "It''s just that he has done a lot of preliminary market research before deciding to operate this project."


    After listening to the previous words, Navas didn''t doubt this at all, and said, "What you said makes sense."


    Ronan smiled: "This film can at least allow the issuing company to reduce the normal advertising costs by one-third or more."


    Navas tit-for-tat: "The premise is that the "Human Removal Project" can be released in theaters on a large scale This is a collection of feedback from fans at the trial conference." Ronan took out another piece of data: "As long as the announcement is appropriate , A considerable percentage of the audience will enter the theater to support the "Human Removal Project."


    Navas took it over again. Today¡¯s negotiations surprised him too much. Both the data and the other party¡¯s words were extremely convincing.


    Even, he had a feeling that if he missed this film, it must be a decision error.


    This Ronan Anderson was fully prepared, and what he said was not just talk, but was supported by hard facts.


    is very difficult.


    Navas sighed in his heart and quickly made a decision to give up the strategy of lowering prices through the film itself.


    If the minor minority supporting roles in the film are more eloquent at this time, he would appear to be a bit mentally retarded.


    "Mr. Anderson, you persuaded me." Navas seemed to have just made a decision: "Let''s talk about the release of the "Human Removal Project" now."


    Ronan is very clear that even in the face of Lionsgate, Shahai Entertainment still lacks capital and is at an absolute disadvantage. He is not happy because he has just repelled Navas'' attack, because more difficult negotiations are still behind.


    How can we keep some more revenue for ourselves on the basis of guaranteeing the release of "Human Removal Project" in North American theaters?


    "Lionsgate has two external distribution strategies." Navas wants to regain the initiative: "One only calculates the revenue rake, with a higher rake rate; the other has a lower rake rate, but the promotion and distribution Expenses will be deducted later."


    He looked at Ronan, and the corners of his mouth raised silently: "Mr. Anderson, which one do you choose?"

 Chapter 48： All black

    The production company is still a small production company with no capital in theatrical movies. When faced with a distribution company, it is naturally at a disadvantage.


    This is determined by the industry chain and industry ecology, and the advantages of foresight cannot be offset.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Can you tell me more about it?"


    Navas roughly said: "If you calculate the distribution commission alone, 40% of the total income will be taken. In the latter case, 25% of the income will be commissioned. The film¡¯s publicity, distribution, copying, and management fees , Transportation and insurance costs are extra."


    Ronan sighed secretly: Sure enough, everyone is the same black.


    Black investor of production company, black production company of issuing company.


    The price offered by Navas is basically the same as Sony Entertainment.


    Of course, Navas is not like Sony Entertainment, who just say accept it or leave it alone.


    Negotiations, there must be talks before they can go on.


    Ronan did not choose, but directly pointed to the weakness of Lionsgate: "Mr. Navas, as far as I know, Lionsgate has no overseas distribution capabilities."


    This cannot be denied, Navas admitted: "Yes, Lionsgate is establishing overseas distribution channels." He added: "What I just said was the North American market."


    Ronan seized the opponent¡¯s weakness and pursued it fiercely: "My goal is global distribution. If I distribute it in North America alone, it means that I will have to look for overseas publishers in the future, do a lot of work, and even pay a bigger bargaining chip. ."


    He never thought of directly selling overseas distribution copyrights, but the real ideas in the negotiation are always hidden behind false language, and the disadvantages can also be skillfully transformed into advantages in the negotiation: "This does not meet my needs."


    Navas looked at Ronan, trying to derive something from the change in his expression.


    Ronan cleverly turned the unfavorable facts into his own negotiation capital: "I talked to Mr. Chris of Sony Entertainment two days ago that Sony Entertainment¡¯s North American distribution commission for this film is only 30%. And Sony Entertainment is also responsible for bringing the film overseas."


    This is also telling Navas that the "Human Removal Project" is not unpopular.


    Navas didn¡¯t get into trouble because of these. Instead, he said, ¡°Lionsgate¡¯s strategy is to promote horror films. Now the company¡¯s resources are tilted towards horror films.¡± He smiled confidently: ¡°When it comes to distribution channels, Lions Door Pictures is not as good as Sony Entertainment, but Mr. Anderson, how many films does Sony Entertainment release in a year? They simply don¡¯t invest much resources in your films."


    Without waiting for Ronan to speak, Navas continued: "Lions Gate Pictures only released one "Lolita" last year, and today it only plans to release two to three films. The company''s investment in each film, those big The small projects issued by the company are incomparable."


    Luo Nan confided: "Sony Entertainment promised to launch the "Human Removal Project" into theaters this year, so that Shahai Entertainment will recover the funds as soon as possible."


    Of course, the invested capital should be recovered as quickly as possible, and time is also a high cost.


    Navas knew this very well and said directly: ¡°Lionsgate has no films released recently. The "Human Removal Project" has been completed. Now there are almost three months before Halloween. If we reach an agreement quickly, Lionsgate can do its best. Promote this film to be released in time for Halloween."


    This is almost tempting Ronan, so hurry up and follow me.


    It may take more than half a year to run a large investment and large production, from the completion of post-production to the promotion and distribution to the release, but two or three months are enough for films like "Human Removal Project."


    Of course, the speed at which Hollywood operates films is far worse than that of the Hong Kong City films of the year.


    Ronan spread his hand: "In North America alone, 40% of the issuance commission is too high, and there is no overseas distribution!"


    Navas heard that Ronan had chosen the former condition and said, "Lionsgate is very sincere."


    Is this sincerity just talking with your mouth? Ronan said in his heart.


    He chose to use the revenue rake as the issuance commission. The latter seems to be a good choice. It is also the choice of some people or companies who have just entered Hollywood. But since he came to Los Angeles, he has studied the situation inside and outside the circle and checked some Cases, know that under the current accounting calculation rules in Hollywood, the seemingly generous way of commission plus deduction of expenses, there are too many places for reasonable and legal actions.


    If there is not enough power or backing, it is best not to touch it.


    Do not expect the issuer to restrain itself with conscience and morality.


    Isn''t the biggest conscience of capital to get the most profit?


    Ronan smiled: "Mr. Navas, I am a newcomer to Hollywood, but I also know that the highest percentage used in the industry is 30% in North America and 40% overseas."


    Facing such a difficult person, unless he abandons this film, he must make some concessions. Navas quickly made a decision: "Thirty-five percent of North America."


    Ronan calmly said, "North American box office 30%."


    "Impossible." Navas shook his head without hesitation: "I''m talking about 30% of North America''s total income."


    "Mr. Navas, what Shahai Entertainment is looking for is a long-term cooperative distribution company." Ronan said in turn: "The "Human Removal Project" is just the beginning. Next, we will produce a multi-million dollar investment "Death is Coming", and I have financing channels from the Middle East, the production funding is not a problem at all.


    ""Reaper is coming"?" Navas was a little curious.


    Ronan opened the briefcase, took out the script from it, and handed it over: "The director is still James Huang, you have seen "Human Removal Project", and you must know the director''s horror and thriller accomplishments."


    Navas didn''t speak, and took the script and flipped it, and raised his eyebrows slightly. The setting of this script was a bit interesting, and it was much better than the "Human Removal Project".


    Ronan said at the right time: "This is just part of Shahai Entertainment''s huge production plan."


    Navas immediately asked: "What else?"


    "Sorry." Ronan directly opened the invincible plus exemption: "The rest is temporarily in a confidential stage."


    Navas nodded, knowing that many production companies are worried about unnecessary competition. Before a certain project is put on the agenda, they tend to keep business secrets. Even some projects do not reveal their real names at the shooting stage for the sake of confidentiality. The codes are collectively referred to.


    "Do you have sufficient funds?" he asked.


    Even if Lionsgate is backed by a large Canadian bank, production funds are also very tight.


    Lorna is quite confident: "Of course." He said true or false: "Presumably Mr. Navas has heard that the oil tycoons are very generous."


    These words reminded Navas of the Arab characters in the "Human Removal Project", and it suddenly dawned on him, no wonder the Arab characters acted as the savior in the end, it turned out to be like this.


    Shahai Entertainment may become a long-term stable film source provider?


    Navas quickly considered that the risks of financing, production, and debt are all borne by the producer, but the issuer can **** in most of the proceeds...


    He closed the script and asked, "Will this film be made?"


    Ronan vowed: "I am not short of funds. No matter what the box office of the "Human Elimination Project" is, it will not affect "Reaper Is Coming"." He added another article: "When "Reaper Is Coming" is completed, the same conditions apply. Shahai Entertainment will inevitably give priority to Lionsgate Pictures."


    Navas nodded subconsciously, and then shook his head. It was clear that the issuer was the one who had the absolute advantage. Why did he suddenly become following the rhythm of Ronan Anderson?


    This young man is not easyNavas no longer cares about "Reaper Is Coming" and the long-term film source, which will make him slip further to the weak side, and immediately turn to the topic: "Tell me about your conditions." ."


    Ronan will not relax because he has won a little initiative, and immediately said: "The box office is drawn 20%. Lionsgate¡¯s investment in publicity is no less than US$800,000, and other copyright income is calculated separately."


    He thought for a while, and added: "For publicity considerations, the film¡¯s public cost is $11 million."


    The rest is nothing more than bargaining.


    What followed was a five-day see-saw negotiation. Navas added two negotiating experts, and Ronan brought Robert and George Clint over to form a team to deal with it.


    After countless rounds of bargaining, the two parties finally signed a formal North American full copyright distribution contract on August 20.


    Lionsgate takes 28% of the total box office revenue for the North American theater release of "Human Elimination Project". All costs incurred at the time of the release are included in it, and Lionsgate promises to invest no less than US$500,000 was used to promote the film in North America.


    In terms of peripheral copyrights, Lionsgate takes 20% from the video tapes, discs, new media and television copyrights of the films, and 50% of the total revenue from film derivatives.


    50% of the revenue from a movie derivative product drawn by the distribution company is a normal level in the industry.


    In addition, the audit fees incurred in the fund exchange between the two companies shall be borne by Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan tried his best to do everything, but still could not change the situation where the issuer had an absolute advantage.


    However, what can make him a little easier is that the "Human Removal Project" has now entered the publicity and release stage.

 Chapter 49： Before the show

    In the morning, the sun had just climbed into the sky from the buildings in Burbank, and the newsstand owner set up the newly arrived newspaper and waited for customers to come.


    "A copy of the Los Angeles Times."


    A somewhat familiar voice sounded. The boss looked up, took the money, delivered the newspaper, and greeted familiarly: "Good morning, Mr. Anderson."


    "Good morning."


    The young man responded politely, and then entered the office building.


    "It''s unbelievable, this guy didn''t jump off the building!" A fat middle-aged woman walked out of the newsstand, looked at the entrance of the office building, and said, "I thought he was bankrupt."


    The owner of the newsstand frowned and reminded: "Lisa, don''t talk nonsense."


    The fat woman closed her mouth, took a newspaper in her hand like a puff, and sat on a chair. The chair immediately made a creaking sound, seemingly unable to bear the weight of life.


    "Look! Look!" The fat woman suddenly cried out again: "It''s crazy!"


    The boss didn¡¯t look back, and asked casually: "What''s wrong?"


    The fat woman said in surprise: "Just now that guy, Little Anderson, he actually made another film, which will be released in late October!"


    The boss was also quite curious. He picked up the same newspaper and flipped through the entertainment section. He found relevant news reports on the second page, or advertisements.


    "He won''t give up if he doesn''t go jumping off the building." The fat woman put down the newspaper and looked up at the office building behind her: "Maybe I will jump from here someday?"


    The boss didn''t speak, but he shook his head. Old Anderson is a good man, but it''s a pity that his son is not up to date.


    Ronan came to the company and immediately convened a meeting of his three major cadres and asked about the latest situation: "Robert, you went to Lionsgate yesterday. Did they determine the distribution strategy?"


    Robert immediately replied: "After signing the release contract, Lionsgate has held two media fan screenings. The reviews have been both positive and negative, but the overall response is not bad. They will hold an internal meeting today to determine the "Human Elimination Plan". Issuance strategy."


    Ronan urged: "You keep communicating with Lionsgate." Then he asked George Clint: "What about the publicity scale evaluation?"


    "It''s just advertised on some second-tier media." George Clint said of what he learned: "The real effort must be a week before the film is released."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "This year''s Halloween happens to be the weekend. I have agreed with Lionsgate that the film will be released a week in advance."


    Halloween is a traditional horror movie schedule in North America. Most people who walk into the theater at this time choose horror movies.


    Robert interjected: "In the two weekends before Halloween, there were too many horror films. The largest production scale was "Halloween 7" starring Jamie Lee Curtis.


    "The Screaming Queen is back." Ronan said, "This is the most friendly schedule for horror movies."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "I communicated with James yesterday. He will revise the film as quickly as possible. Killing Day will be changed from March 22 to Halloween."


    This is not surprising to everyone, the film must meet the schedule.


    Ronan asked George again: "What about outdoor hard advertising?"


    George replied: "Lionsgate is actively contacting the black communities and some of the advertising spaces near the minority communities, and it is expected to put it on a large scale two weeks before the release."


    Ronan walked two steps in the office, and then said, "George, can you reach the film critic?"


    "Yes." George Clint has a lot of contacts in the media industry. He guessed Ronan''s intentions and reminded: "It is difficult for first-line film critics to buy, the price is very high, and some of them can''t be bought with money.


    Ronan said directly: "You should contact as many second- and third-line film critics as possible. Ask for the kind that cannot be too exaggerated. Give as much praise as possible."


    In an era when traditional media is not in decline, the influence of film critics is still very large.


    George nodded: "I understand."


    Ronan turned to Mary and said, "The remaining amount of 11 million dollars on the account is all included in this aspect."


    Mary asked: "Public relations expenses?"


    "Yes." Ronan looked at her and said, "It counts in the PR fee."


    The 11 million US dollars raised basically turned into normal crew expenses on the books.


    The money of overseas investors is so cool to use.


    The brief meeting soon ended. Ronan specifically checked the information of the past Halloween schedules. In the last five years, the average theater screening period of horror films released during Halloween has been three weeks, even if the cost of horror films is tens of millions of dollars. The time is about seven or eight weeks.


    Such as "Halloween 6", which went offline in less than five weeks.


    The short life cycle of horror movie theaters is a common phenomenon.


    It is not difficult for Ronan to come to a conclusion that if the box office of the "Human Elimination Project" cannot break out in the first two weeks, it will inevitably fall into the ranks of losers.


    Just like many Americans eat turkey during Thanksgiving, movie fans also watch horror movies during Halloween. When Halloween is over, the enthusiasm will be greatly dissipated.


    What do you say? The climax comes and goes fast.


    A knock on the door suddenly sounded, and Robert walked in with a smile on his face, and said: "I just got news from Lionsgate. Lionsgate will give the "Human Removal Project" a comprehensive rating of B in two trials and decided Large-scale release, and it is expected that the scale of the first week will not be less than 1,000 theaters."


    "Good!" Ronan clenched his fists unconsciously: "Great!"


    The number of theaters that will be shown directly determines the box office.


    Although there are four levels before B, horror films that are comprehensively rated as B are already rare, and it is inevitable to get such treatment.


    Lionsgate Pictures signed this film, of course, they want to get the most benefit.


    With the current issuing contract in Hollywood, the risk of the issuing company is actually very small.


    Ronan looked at the posters of human heads wearing ghastly masks on the office walls. This "Human Removal Project" is approaching success.


    Half an hour later, he received a call from Gray Enrique. Lionsgate has no other films to be released. Internally, it is relatively optimistic about this film and will strive for as many screens as possible.


    Of course, there is a gap between Lionsgate Pictures and established companies. The final number of premiere theaters is around 1850, while the number of premiere theaters for "Halloween 7" of Emperor Gate Pictures is as high as nearly 2,700.


    Ronan does not want this film to be as popular as ever, as long as it succeeds at the box office, it can be satisfied.


    Nowadays, no matter the number of screens or the ticket price, it cannot be compared with after 2010.


    In early October, the first official trailer for "Human Removal Project" was released, and Lionsgate also increased its advertising efforts.


    They adopted Ronan¡¯s suggestion On the basis of proper advertising, propaganda resources were appropriately tilted to black communities and minority communities.


    The huge poster of this film can be seen on bus stops, subway entrances and exits, and outdoor billboards near many ethnic minority communities.


    Compared to those popular locations, these advertising spaces are far cheaper.


    New York, Queens.


    Owen and Bill finished playing and rode their bicycles back. Even in this cooler season, sweat was still everywhere on the black skin.


    Before entering a community, they passed a large convenience store with a large billboard on it. Owen glanced at it and couldn''t help stopping.


    "What''s wrong?" Bill asked.


    Owen pointed to the billboard: "There are new movie ads."


    Bill turned his head to look. The advertisement was obviously a movie poster. There were two in total. One was a face with a mask, terrifying and shuddering; the other was a character poster with seven people standing side by side.


    The most conspicuous among them are the blond white man and a black man...


    ""Human Removal Project"?" Bill muttered.


    Owen said: "It''s almost Halloween, shall we go to the movies on the weekend?"


    "Yeah." Bill nodded and pointed to the poster: "This film looks scary, as if the black man is the second protagonist."


    Owen looked at the poster carefully, and said, "Just watch this film. I hate movies where the important characters are all white."


    Bill nodded: "Me too. There are not only white people in America. Without us black people, where is America now?"


    The two got on their bicycles, talked and walked, and quickly disappeared into the community building.


    Huge movie posters are hung on the side of the black community, constantly attracting the attention of black people in the past.

 Chapter 50： Hopeless

    On a very ordinary weekend, Owen and Bill walked into the theater and bought two tickets for the "Human Removal Project".


    came to the not-so-large theater. Due to their taller stature, the two of them went straight to the last row with more legroom and sat in the middle position.


    People came in one after another. Bill threw popcorn in his mouth one by one. Owen was a little bored, looking around, scratching his head strangely as the number of people in the theater increased.


    "It''s weird today," he muttered.


    Bill swallowed his mouthful of popcorn and asked, "How to pull it?"


    Owen nodded forward with his chin: "I feel so black."


    Bill stopped tossing popcorn, looked forward for a while, and said, "There are fewer whites."


    This reminded Owen that he was idle and bored before the movie started. He watched it carefully and said, "I used to watch movies and there were white people everywhere. What happened today? Look there, there are many black people. You watch again. Over there, I have never seen so many Arabs. Oh, there are Asians..."


    Bill shrugged and continued to deal with popcorn: "It doesn''t matter to him, it has nothing to do with us."


    Owen nodded, but he was still wondering. When I went to any movie theater before, the audience was basically white, but there are very few whites in this place, just over a third?


    The ceiling light goes out and the movie begins. Irving no longer thinks about it, and concentrates on watching the movie.


    Los Angeles, an ordinary theater in North Hollywood.


    Ronan sat in the last row, waiting for the movie to start.


    This film has limited publicity investment, and there is no premiere at all. Lionsgate¡¯s bombing of commercials during the midnight hours of the TV station in the last week before the screening is the largest single publicity investment.


    As a producer, Ronan bought tickets to the theater and contributed a box office.


    Since it is Friday night, there are not too many people in the theater. Although Halloween is still a week away, the bonus effect of Halloween on horror movies is quite obvious.


    Before turning off the lights, he took a closer look. At least 30 people sat in the hundreds of seats in the cinema.


    Among them, whites are only in their early tenths, and most of them are ethnic minorities.


    I hope that these minorities like to see the whites as a family.


    The film began to show. Ronan watched it for 30 minutes. No one left early. This is a good sign.


    As long as you don¡¯t leave the show 30 minutes before watching a film, the audience will basically see the end of the show, and the film has some merits in their eyes.


    Among the several horror films released on the same weekend, "Human Removal Project" is not the most expensive, but it is not the lowest.


    As long as the current attendance rate can be maintained, the box office will not be bad.


    Chicago, a screening of "Human Removal Project" has come to an end.


    Jonathan Rosenbaum from the "Chicago Reader" folded his hands on the chair and stared at the screen closely, seeming to be completely attracted by the movie.


    As a well-known film critic who is struggling on the front line, it is a must to go to the new movies every weekend. He came to the theater tonight, just when the "Human Removal Project" was about to start, he also entered this theater.


    Anyway, Jonathan has to watch the new film that starts this week.


    Unlike ordinary film critics, he has served as a film critic for the Chicago Reader for 10 years. In addition to the film itself, Jonathan also pays attention to cultural, social, political and historical issues.


    Bang¡ª¡ªbang¡ª¡ªbang¡ª¡ª


    The gunshots in the film were extremely loud. The black man who had escaped from the protagonist¡¯s home brought two Arabs back from the killing and killed all quarters in the protagonist¡¯s home. The ground was soon full of corpses.


    As the mask was unwrapped, typical white faces appeared. Their **** and hideous appearances set off the greatness of the blacks and Arabs who appeared like saviors.


    "Yes, very good." Jonathan nodded again and again, "This film is really good."


    Especially at the end, the whole film gets sublimated in an instant, even if whites dominate again, blacks and minorities cannot be lost!


    This film must be recommended in the column.


    The black-hearted male protagonist died, and the evil white neighbors died. The black man brought the Arabs back and saved three women.


    At the end of the film, Jonathan did not move. He closed his eyes and filtered the film in his mind to deepen his impression.


    The setting at the beginning is quite interesting, and it has profound meaning, directly addressing the deepest problem in American society-government and social violence.


    Then, the core of the film turned to the issue of race. Whites are supreme, and minorities are jokes in the eyes of whites.


    The father hated the Arab neighbors and sold them a shoddy security system. Killing Night was silent because he didn¡¯t like black people. Instead, the youngest daughter was full of humanity and saved the black people. As a result, it was the black people who came to meet the little girl. The Arab neighbors who had a good relationship saved the remaining family of three.


    I heard a few viewers next to him say that the child cheated...


    Jonathan felt that the few white audiences who said this were hopeless: Yes, in the darkest time of human nature, silence and self-preservation are of course the best choice, and there are people who want to resist and are simply seeking their own death.


    But what happens if everyone is silent in this society?


    When human nature is at its darkest, the brilliance of human nature often appears.


    The little girl saved her family because she saved the black people and treated the Arab neighbors kindly. The neighbors had decided to kill them a long time ago. Even if there were no high school students who chased and killed black people, would they be able to run?


    Think about it. The little girl gets along well with her Arab neighbors and is full of sympathy for blacks. Children are not racially aware. Why do so many people grow up to become like her father?


    where is the problem? Jonathan has only one answer: there is a problem with our society and our country!


    The rights and interests of ethnic minorities must be taken seriously, and attention cannot be waited until problems arise.


    At first glance, this film is a somewhat crude horror thriller, but it is actually a good movie alluding to social reality. Under the shell of horror, it deeply explores all aspects of human nature, race, and society.


    "I''m going, what a broken movie."


    A retired audience walked by, obviously scolding the film: "The final winner turned out to be a **** and a terrorist. Is there any mistake?"


    There are people who meet: "A bad film!"


    Jonathan opened his eyes and saw the two white men, he could only shake his head and sigh. There is still a long way to go for affirmative action.


    He stood up and walked towards the exit of the theater. It is time to go back and write a column. We can''t let such a good movie with profound practical significance be buried!


    New York, Queens, Irving and Bill just walked out of the theater.


    "This movie is great." Owen watched it happily: "Those who look down on us should be as bad as the white people in the movie."


    The slogan has been chanted for many years, but the discrimination is still serious, so Bill nodded his head vigorously: "I will definitely not go back to save people if it is me."


    Irving said: "There are good people among white people. UU Reading "


    Bill thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, Jack and John are our friends."


    The two took a ride back to the community and walked inside together. They didn''t go far, and met four or five people they knew.


    "Hey, what did you do?" A bald head asked, "Didn''t you see you on the court tonight?"


    Irving smiled with white teeth: "Go to the movies."


    A fat man behind his bald head asked: "Did you go to a horror movie?"


    Going to watch horror movies on Halloween has long been popular culture.


    Bill took the words: "Watched a really cool horror movie. By the way, when you have time, you can also go and watch it. The movie is called "Human Removal Project", which is great! The black characters in it are very interesting. Bad protein man."


    Bald head came to interest: "Really? Go and see tomorrow."


    A few people talked, talked about the movie and the ball game, and soon broke up.


    Targeted publicity and accurate target audience positioning are gradually playing a role. As the audience who saw the "Human Removal Project" increased, the word-of-mouth effect spread rapidly.


    And in the eyes of some professional film critics, this film has been interpreted with many profound social propositions.


    This point, even Ronan did not expect.


    On Saturday, the second day after the release of "Human Removal Project", "Human Removal Project" appeared in a column of heavy recommendations by many film critics.


    Speaking for the minorities, and belittle the white people as much as possible, that is the natural duty of left-thinking white film critics!


    Of course, there are also a lot of people who scold bad movies, especially white audiences.


    After ¡¡¡¡ was released in just one day, the word-of-mouth of "Human Elimination Project" split, showing a serious trend of polarization.

 Chapter 51： The taste of success

    In this era when traditional media still dominates, no one can ignore the influence of newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations. Film critics rooted in these media can often influence the viewing choices of a considerable part of the audience.


    Ronanken spent a lot of money to do public relations, not without reason.


    But the amount of money is too small. What you can get is basically the second and third line film critics active in the local media.


    First-line film critics still cherish feathers.


    On the second day of the release of "Human Removal Project", some first-line film critics made relevant comments in the column.


    "This **** thriller was okay at the beginning. It threw out high concepts and fabricated a good story background, and then the character became a foil to accompany the story. As a result, the plot never made people really feel scared, and the final reversal Clumsy and no surprises."


    Ronan bought a bunch of influential newspapers across the United States to check the media response of the "Human Removal Project".


    Frankly speaking, there are many bad reviews.


    "After watching this film, the biggest feeling is that the characterization is chaotic, and the plot development is messy and long."


    "This is a very creative subject, but the producer has turned such a good subject into a vulgar horror film."


    After reading these bad reviews, Ronan scratched his head a bit. This film feels okay. When I watched it in his previous life, the most uncomfortable thing was also the problem of bear children, but what I did not expect is that there is no media to talk about bear children.


    After thinking about it, I understand that the bear child played by Amanda represents kindness and innocence. If the mainstream media fires on this aspect, it is estimated that more people will fire on them.


    It''s one thing to complain in private, but it''s another thing to get it to the media.


    But to Roger''s surprise, some film critics dug deep into the Mariana Trench.


    "This is the most frightening movie. It has nothing to do with blood and plot. It is only frightened by this hypothesis and real existence. It fully exposes the morbid state of rapid social development and human selfishness, and it directly refers to the violence, injustice, and injustice that exist in human society. Race and other issues give the film a real soul and become a film of profound practical significance."


    At the end of the column, this well-known film critic named Jonathan Rosenbaum also gave a five-star recommendation for "Human Removal Project".


    The film reviews like "This is a violent anti-violence film" and "The film alludes to the reality of American society and frequently accuses violence" and other film reviews that I saw later were simply weak in front of Jonathan Rosenbaum''s film reviews.


    This shows that in the eyes of some professionals, my film is full of frames!


    This is not the age of the Internet. Well-known film critics have considerable influence and can even change the viewing choices of some people.


    Ronan flipped through all the newspapers in front of him, and found a film review that he thought was more authentic and relevant: This is a very good B-level film that was very crudely shot!


    What kind of high-powered style is like, it is the brain supplement of experts.


    Of course, Ronan knew from investigating the current social situation that a plot similar to the "Human Removal Project" will inevitably win the support of some white-skinned, black-hearted or equal rights people.


    Although the present is not the future, it is not the quality of the film itself that determines the reputation of a movie and even receives a lot of attention.


    The controversy surrounding the movie is not a bad thing in itself.


    Many films with accurate market positioning are prone to disputes.


    Ronan collected the newspaper and checked the time. It was nine o''clock in the morning. The box office statistics for the premiere day yesterday have not yet arrived.


    Although the North American theater system has already been connected to the Internet, the speed is far behind that after the new millennium.


    Before yesterday¡¯s box office, George Clint hurried in with a statistical report he was responsible for.


    "The survey company we hired sent yesterday''s sample survey report." George placed the report on Ronan''s desk and continued: "They conducted field sample surveys in 24 theaters in 12 cities."


    Ronan flipped through the report, read it carefully, and nodded and said: "The number of survey viewers is 869, of which 67% are male viewers, and 55% are viewers over 25 years old. Accounted for 62%, with an average score of 6.2."


    This is from the audience''s on-site scoring just after watching the film. The truthfulness of the market reaction far exceeds that of film critics.


    To be precise, the general audience is more representative of the general audience.


    In fact, the score of 6.2 points is not low for horror movies, especially for such horror thrillers that are biased towards B-level movies, not too many scores above six.


    The office door was knocked from the outside at this time. Robert pushed the door eagerly. Before anyone came in, an excited voice came in: "Lionsgate just sent yesterday''s box office statistics!"


    "How much?" George asked immediately.


    Luo Nantou asked, although this film can be shown in theaters, it means that it will continue to deceive...Well, it is possible to continue to invest from Abu Dhabira, but who has made a film and does not want to see box office success?


    The excitement on Robert''s face could not be suppressed: "4.55 million dollars!" He directly photographed George a fax: "One day, just one day, the box office exceeds the production cost!"


    George immediately picked up the fax and looked at it. It seemed that he couldn''t believe it was true. After seeing it, he mumbled: "We...we made a film with a box office of millions of dollars?"


    He wiped his face: "We succeeded! We succeeded!"


    has been in the film industry for so many years, has been in the middle and lower levels, and participated in some video tape movies. The only time in the past for a tall theater movie to participate, it ended in a fiasco...


    Later, he can also tell others loudly: I have also participated in the production of high-end theater movies, and the box office exceeds the production cost in one day!


    Sitting behind the desk, Ronan clenched his fists unconsciously, joy gushing from the bottom of his heart, instantly spreading throughout his body.


    At this moment, there was a feeling of excitement that I wanted to cry.


    In his previous life, he had succeeded many times, but never once did he feel that the taste of success is so sweet and addictive.


    has initial success, of course more success!


    "George, Robert!" Ronan interrupted the excitement of the two men and reminded: "Our film production cost is 11 million U.S. dollars, and the cost has not been recovered yet."


    These two people were stunned first, then reacted and echoed: "Yes, yes!"


    Ronan quickly recovered from the excitement of success and said: "George, the film critics you contacted, let them post columns as soon as possible. Robert, you keep in touch with Lionsgate, and urge them to invest more resources for publicity. "


    "Okay!" George put down the fax: "I''m going now."


    Robert did not delay: "I''m going to Lionsgate."


    Lionsgate, a short small conference is being held.


    Gustav, the company¡¯s chief executive officer, sat at the front of the conference table and said to Navas, ¡°The distribution department has done a good job this time and signed a very marketable film.¡±


    Navas smiled modestly specially said: "We evaluated the "Human Removal Project" three times internally, and finally grabbed the distribution rights from the competition of Sony Entertainment."


    "Yeah." Gustav seemed very satisfied. "The company hasn''t been established for a long time. Every successful film is of great significance to us."


    He asked: "What''s the scale of this film?"


    Navas replied: "In the 1860 theaters, among the horror films released in the same period, they are of medium scale."


    Gustav said immediately: "You go to communicate with the theaters, fight for more theaters, fight for more film arrangements... Well, in terms of publicity, I will approve another 2 million US dollars to increase the scale of publicity."


    "Yes." Navas responded.


    These tasks are not difficult. On the last Friday, the box office of "Human Elimination Project" generated $4.35 million in a single day, second only to "Halloween 7" at $5.48 million, and ranked second on the box office list that day.


    But "Halloween 7" has 2,780 theaters, almost double the number of "Human Removal Project".


    Anyone with a little bit of mind can see that the "Human Removal Project" has huge potential yet to explode.


    "I heard that Ronan Anderson''s propaganda strategy against ethnic minorities was the first one?" Gustav asked again.


    Navas replied: "Yes, he proposed an idea. We verified it through field inspections and found that it is indeed feasible."


    Gustav nodded slightly: "A very thoughtful young man. The report you submitted last time mentioned that Shahai Entertainment is preparing another horror film?"


    ""Reaper is coming"." Navas said quickly: "The director is still James Huang."


    Gustav exhorted: "Make a good relationship with Ronan Anderson and pay attention to the specific progress of this project."

 Chapter 52： Box office runner-up

    Movies released in the North American market don¡¯t take too long at all. Most of the future trends can be estimated after the first day. As long as the first day¡¯s box office, audience structure, and audience reputation are fully collected, a film will lose money or can Profitability is basically clear at a glance.


    Of course, there are some exceptions, such as "Titanic", who has seen the box office trend and audience reputation on the first day of the ship, who will predict the future?


    But in general, the North American film market is quite mature. Regardless of the target age composition, the distribution of various types of film schedules, word-of-mouth screening promotion, and viral promotional methods, there are mature methods of operation.


    Films that show the box office potential, the theater is also willing to invest resources.


    In fact, without waiting for Lionsgate to contact, theaters at the forefront of the market have already begun to increase the schedule of "Human Removal Project".


    Cinema is a commercial company and will make corresponding adjustments based on the market response of the film.


    A film is coming so fiercely that it occupies a very high screen and schedule on the first day. As a result, the box office revenue and audience reputation are not ideal. Naturally, the theater will not invest too much resources on this film.


    vice versa.


    Besides, the horror films released during Halloween cannot be screened exclusively.


    Lionsgate has mobilized resources and actively contacted theater companies. The number of theaters for the "Human Removal Project" has not increased much, but the average film placement rate has risen by nearly six percentage points.


    With the increase in the number of viewers, it is not surprising that the reputation of "Human Removal Project" is completely polarized.


    In the eyes of some viewers, after watching this film, it is better than drinking a bottle of iced Coke in the summer season; but in the eyes of other people, this film is useless at all.


    Founded in 1990, IMDB is an online database about movie actors, movies, TV shows, TV stars and movie productions. Even the most ordinary fans, as long as they register, they can rate and comment on a certain movie.


    This website has been established for eight years and has accumulated many users. Among the many movie websites, it belongs to the most famous group.


    The current IMDB score of "Human Removal Project" is 6.4, which is neither high nor low among horror films.


    But there is a very peculiar phenomenon. The ratings of thousands of users are mostly concentrated above 7.5 points and below 4.5 points.


    Another point is that the box office of "Human Elimination Project" in some southern states is very unsatisfactory.


    The three days of the weekend passed quickly, and the new week arrived on time.


    The genius was overwhelmed, and the newsstand on Burbank¡¯s 13th Street opened. The boss took out the latest weekly magazine, put the best-selling books in a prominent position, and pulled up the sling, ready to hang DC and Surprise Superhero cartoons.


    Just finished this, several newspaper delivery vehicles came one after another, and dozens of bundles of newspapers were stacked in front of the newsstand.


    The boss looked back at the newsstand and shouted, "Lisa! Come out to work!" Seeing no movement, he roared: "Damn it! Come out to work!"


    The voice spread all the way, and the fat woman immediately squeezed out from the entrance of the newsstand.


    "What do you shout!" The fat woman''s voice is not small: "Isn''t this coming!"


    She came to the newspaper pile, put out **** casually with both hands, hooked up the binding belt on the newspaper and left, and soon moved all the newspapers into the newsstand.


    Then, he assisted the boss in placing the newspaper.


    After all this is done, the sun has already climbed out of the horizon.


    The fat woman wiped off her sweat, took a newspaper, and sat down on the chair at the entrance of the newsstand as usual, and the chair made a creaking noise again.


    People came to buy newspapers one after another, and the boss took the money and delivered the newspaper, so he was very busy.


    The fat woman turned to the entertainment version, and there was a huge title on the front page of the project-"Halloween 7" airborne last week''s North American box office champion, and the dark horse "Human Removal Project" followed!


    "Human Removal Project"? The name is very familiar, where did you hear it? like¡­¡­


    The fat woman remembered at this moment, and her face was instantly panicked. How could this be possible? She couldn''t help but look up to the sky. Is the end of the world here? Or are aliens coming?


    Have a problem with the newspaper? She picked up another newspaper and magazine, which is the "Hollywood Reporter", a professional reporting entertainment industry, and quickly opened the weekend box office report page.


    "The screaming queen Jamie Lee Curtis returned in horror. The starring "Halloween 7" opened last Friday and won $16.1 million in three days over the weekend, airborne the North American box office leaderboard."


    "The Human Elimination Project, which ranked second in the box office chart, was the biggest dark horse in the North American film market last week. This horror and thriller film brought a surprising box office result. It took $15.2 million in three days over the weekend and became Runner-up at the box office."


    The fat woman jumped over the detailed report on "Halloween 7" and hurriedly read the analysis of "Human Removal Project".


    "According to the predictions of Cinema and several market institutions, the final North American box office of the "Human Elimination Project" is expected to hit 40 million US dollars..."


    Seeing this, the fat woman''s head buzzed, the prodigal who walked in front of her every day, just turned over?


    Why? My mother wakes up every morning to help the newspaper, and earns a few thousand dollars at most for a month. Why does this prodigal earn tens of millions of dollars for a movie?


    She couldn''t help but think of some novels she had read, counterattack or something, the most annoying!


    "What do you think?" The roar exploded in front: "Don''t you hear the call? Give me a copy of "Fashion"


    The fat woman hurriedly recovered, took the magazine to the customer, waited for the other person to leave, tugged at the boss''s clothes, and said, "That...that prodigal..."


    The boss reminded: "Little Anderson!"


    "Yes! Little Anderson." The fat woman swallowed and spit, and the prodigal can no longer talk casually. The rich are not easy to mess with, "It''s not the prodigal, it''s Little Anderson."


    She speeded up her speech and said, "The new film invested by Little Anderson that we mentioned a while ago was released last week."


    "You lost again?" The boss''s first reaction.


    The fat woman shook her head: "No compensation. The newspaper reported today that the box office of Little Anderson''s new film was 15.2 million US dollars in the first week, and market experts predict that it may exceed 40 million in the end..."


    The boss was quite surprised: "You turned over?"


    The fat woman looked up at the office building behind her, and muttered, "I can''t see the jump."


    The boss opened the newspaper and glanced through the relevant reports, and said: "It took ten years for Mr. Anderson to become a millionaire. I did not expect Mr. Anderson to become a multimillionaire."


    was stunned for a while, and suddenly there was a voice: "Give me a copy of the Los Angeles Times."


    The boss quickly took the money handed over the newspaper, saw the familiar face, and quickly said: "Good morning, Mr. Anderson. Congratulations, the new movie is selling well."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you."


    With a briefcase in one hand and a newspaper in the other, he walked into the office building and encountered many faces that he could see every day.


    Some of them were very enthusiastic today and took the initiative to say hello.


    Ronan responded with a polite smile no matter who the other party was.


    pushed open the door of the company, and before I completely entered, I heard a few "booms", and countless colored ribbons floated down from above and landed on my head.


    "Wow--"


    Excited shouts also rang.


    Ronan looked at the initiators George and Robert, and said with a smile: "We made it!"


    There was another excited shout in the office.


    I have never experienced the despair that is near bankruptcy, and I can''t realize the sweetness of success at all.


    "Ronan!" Robert held Ronan''s hand excitedly: "You are the second person I really admire besides your father!"


    George also came over, smiling with big folds: "You led us to success!"


    Mary stretched out her hand and hugged Rona: "Ronan, your father will be pleased."


    Only they know that Ronan is the key to this success.


    Ronan tore off the ribbon on his head and said loudly, "Everyone, we will definitely continue to succeed!"


    (Regarding the issue of movie box office, the number of theaters and screens in 1998 was much smaller than that in 2013, and the ticket price was cheaper. The just-started Lionsgate Films was not as good as Warner Bros. in terms of distribution, and neither was there Famous stars like Ethan Hawke must have a lower total box office than the original.)

 Chapter 53： New financing plan

    All the emotions of Shahai Entertainment have been mobilized, and the success of this film also means that the company is on track.


    Ronan simply cleaned up, returned to the office, and processed a few documents. Among them was an email from Lionsgate''s Gray Enrique, who routinely informed Shahai Entertainment, before the new weekend. , The number of theaters for the "Human Removal Project" will increase to about 2,400.


    Because the opening weekend is limited by the number of theaters, Lionsgate and the theaters all believe that this film has market potential to be tapped.


    In addition, Lionsgate will further increase the cost of publicity, and at the same time plan to arrange the main cast and crew of the crew to participate in some media announcements.


    Ronan forwarded all of these to Robert to deal with. Leading creative personnel such as James Wong, Robert Kneipp, Amanda Seyfried and Mohammed are still happy to appear in the media.


    Follow-up publicity matters, Ronan did not plan to follow up personally, a person''s time and energy is limited, if you do everything yourself, it is estimated that you will soon be tired and vomit blood.


    For its own benefit, Lionsgate will spare no effort to continue to promote this film to obtain more revenue.


    Ronan checked the time and called Saleh.


    As soon as the call was connected, Saleh¡¯s voice rang: "Hello, Ronan."


    "Hello, Saleh." Ronan asked with a smile, "Are you comfortable in Abu Dhabi? When will you transfer back to Los Angeles?"


    Saleh laughed very heartily: "Very good, I am very good now. Good news, I met the president yesterday, and he said I did a great job in Los Angeles."


    Ronan is very cooperative: "Is it going to be promoted again?"


    "Yeah." Saleh sounded very happy: "I will be promoted to Deputy Minister of the Investment Bureau''s Affairs Department as soon as next week. Thanks to you, the Investment Bureau invested in your film and is working in the United States. The staff has collected relevant reports and spread them to Abu Dhabi. Al Jazeera also has a special report. The president is satisfied that the Investment Bureau can open up the situation in Hollywood."


    Ronan is like an old friend: "I can help you. However, it also caused some controversy."


    Saleh¡¯s laughter sounded again: "This is a normal reaction." He turned to ask: "Ronan, I watched the film you mailed. It''s really good, and it looks much cooler than the script."


    That is a version specially edited for the Arab region. Ronan smiled and said: "Without the funds of the Investment Bureau, we can''t finish this film."


    Saleh asked: "When will you come to Abu Dhabi again?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I will take the film to Abu Dhabi for the premiere next month."


    "Okay!" Saleh said immediately: "I will treat you well then."


    His voice suddenly lowered: "Let you see the prosperity of Abu Dhabi."


    Ronan is also welcome: "We''re done!"


    Saleh also reminded: "Brother Mansour wants to introduce this film as soon as possible. He has several representatives in Los Angeles, and it is estimated that he will find you to discuss related matters soon."


    is not here to check the accounts? Ronan raised his eyebrows lightly and tapped sideways: "They came here specifically to talk about introducing movies?"


    Saleh said casually: "No. Brother Mansour wants to buy a large film company."


    Ronan changed his hand to hold the phone. While he was slightly relieved, he was a little wary and asked deliberately, "Is there anything I can help?"


    Saleh obviously had no defense against him and said directly: "You don''t care about this. They contacted the six major Hollywood companies and talked to some medium-sized film companies. No one wants to sell at all. Ronan, you say That¡¯s right, Hollywood has a powerful force repelling us Arabs."


    Ronan followed his words and said, "Yes, it''s very obvious."


    This Comrade Saleh is definitely a qualified leader.


    Hanging up, Ronan digested the latest information.


    Mansour and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority want to acquire a large Hollywood film company?


    Fortunately, this did not happen, otherwise it would be difficult to find investment in Abu Dhabi.


    It can only be said that it is too difficult to start with the Big Six companies in this era. The Big Six companies have long been in the bag of large groups. Most of the medium-sized film companies have also been acquired in recent years and become subsidiaries of the Big Six. .


    In fact, the mid to late 1990s was the period when the six major companies had the strongest monopoly on Hollywood.


    Lionsgate has just been established, and Summit Entertainment is still nestled in Santa Monica. It will take a few years for the theory of relativity to appear...


    Let¡¯s take a look at the mid-sized companies in the early 1990s. Orion and Carlock became the six subordinates. Miramax of the Weinstein brothers fell to Disney early, and New Line Pictures and Castle Rock Pictures were Warner. The brothers gave their knees, PolyGram joined Universal Pictures, and Samsung Pictures merged into Sony Columbia.


    If the timing is not appropriate, it will be difficult for money to buy a suitable film company.


    Besides, the Arabs really want to buy six-level companies, and Washington is likely to call a stop.


    Of course, with unlimited money, medium-sized film companies can certainly buy it, but Ronan has dealt with Abu Dhabi, and the people over there are not crazy.


    Ronan gradually judged Mansour¡¯s intentions from the news, which was obviously a two-handed preparation.


    This little money invested in the "Human Removal Project", in fact, the other party will not be too concerned. Perhaps the main goal is to acquire a large film company. If the acquisition fails, Shahai Entertainment is also an option.


    Judging from the news that Saleh accidentally revealed, the acquisition was seriously frustrated.


    In that way, Shahai Entertainment will still be the best choice for Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    "Humanity Elimination Project" has been released, next month it is time to go to Abu Dhabi to find "Arab brothers" to relive the past.


    After all, the investment in "Reaper Is Coming" hasn''t settled yet.


    But there is a problem.


    Ronan has long considered the financing of "Reaper Is Coming". It is not easy for this film to have a relationship with Arabs. It is full of all kinds of torture, and there is such a high-level existence as Death. ...


    Can''t set the character killed by the **** of death to be Arab, right?


    James Wong and Glenn Morgan are not rigid people. The problem is that they are really doing this. Their reputation in Abu Dhabi will drop drastically, and financing may become a problem.


    how should I do it? Ronan thought about noon, but didn''t have a clue.


    In the afternoon, the representative of Mansour mentioned by Saleh came to Shahai Entertainment. Ronan temporarily put down his work and received five people from this group and talked with them about the "Human Removal Plan". Introduction to the Arab region.


    The atmosphere of the two parties was friendly and the talks went smoothly.


    Ronan had promised to hand over the release of the film in the Arab region to Mansour, but after studying the release of the film, Chief Mansour determined that this was not a simple task, nor could his company manage it in a short time. , As long as the film''s distribution rights in the UAE.


    Shahai Entertainment signed an agreement with Mansour¡¯s representatives on the same day, and a company under Mansour will obtain the exclusive rights to the film in the UAE.


    On the licensing fee, Ronan only took a token dollar.


    Excluding a country in the United Arab Emirates, it means that the overseas copyright of the film is still in your hand. Nowadays, it is selling at the box office in North America, and it can be sold at a good price later.


    By the way, the overseas copyright of "Jedi" is still in hand, can it be sold together?


    When many Hollywood studios sell the copyrights of popular movies, they will force one or even a few bad movies to pack and sell them.


    Bale? Ronan had an idea instantly, and immediately returned to the office and wrote it down in his notebook.


    Can you combine "Reaper Is Coming" and another project that Arabs like into a financing package? After the economic crisis in 2008, Hollywood often packaged external financing like this.


    This may be a way.


    The key is the project that Arabs like.


    What project to choose? Ronan thought for a long time, but couldn''t think of a movie in which Arabs were the protagonists.


    Do you want to change one?


    He didn''t make a casual decision, but carefully considered it.


    "Human Removal Project" is the basis of the follow-up plan. The more popular the film, the more Arabs will be attracted in the future.

 Chapter 54： Counterattack

    With the start of the new week, the publicity of the "Human Removal Project" has increased sharply, and the main creators of the crew have also appeared in the media, attracting more people''s attention.


    Several major actors have also been interviewed by different media, and gradually began to accumulate fame both inside and outside the circle.


    These all help the film to maintain a certain degree of heat.


    In addition, starting from Monday, the theaters and filming rates of the "Human Elimination Project" have been increasing. These are the basis for the box office.


    Thanks to the increase in the number of screens, the film¡¯s first working day¡¯s box office dropped only 55 percent compared to Sunday, and Monday¡¯s box office received $1.87 million.


    In the next few days, thanks to the increased propaganda campaign and the ever-increasing number of theaters, the single-day box office of the "Human Elimination Project" was trending steadily, earning US$1.8 million, US$1.65 million and US$1.52 million respectively.


    The box office for four working days adds up to US$6.84 million.


    The North American box office of "Human Elimination Project" easily crossed the 20 million dollar mark.


    "Mommy mommy!"


    In a small apartment, Amanda Seyfried ran into the living room with a newspaper and shouted excitedly: "Look! Hurry up! Ronan mentioned me in an interview."


    Although she participated in two media announcements this week, she has not received much attention compared to adult actors.


    Mrs. Seyfried put down the cookbook in her hand and asked, "What did Ronan Anderson say?"


    "Ah, of course it is praise! I did so well!" Amanda was a little proud at first, and then imitated the man''s tone, according to the newspaper said: "Miss Amanda Seyfried is the most spiritual I have ever seen The little actor, her performance, her understanding and contemplation of the role are amazing. I think this trait of her is very fascinating. She has fulfilled her role in the set on the set, because she can enter the play very quickly and contribute A performance satisfactory to the director."


    Mrs. Seyfried nodded: "That''s a good point, not in vain."


    Amanda walked to her mother and sat down, and said, "I have been doing very well, and Ronan is also good."


    "Yes, nice young man." Mrs. Seyfried agreed.


    Although there are not many filmmakers, I have heard a lot of rumors. This Ronan-Anderson was also a stingy when negotiating. At other times, he was really a good person with strict self-demand.


    Modestly, hardworking and upright.


    Let alone the entertainment industry, in society, such young people are extremely rare.


    Besides, this young man is creating great success.


    "The North American box office exceeded 20 million US dollars." Mrs. Seyfried whispered: "The second weekend has just begun."


    "Mom." Amanda was limited by age and experience, and didn''t know enough about the meaning of the box office, and asked: "Is the $20 million box office very good?"


    Mrs. Seyfried shook her head: "My silly daughter, you have to understand one thing. In Hollywood, filmmakers and production companies have always invested in movies, and the ultimate goal is to make commercial profits."


    Amanda understood the words: "Make money?"


    "Hollywood is a good movie only if it makes money." Mrs. Seyfried has studied in depth during this period: "Only a producer who can make money can continue to succeed and bring more opportunities."


    She looked at Amanda Seyfried: "Do you understand?"


    I hope my daughter can grow up soon, this is a complicated circle, especially Amanda looks so beautiful and cute.


    It is not easy to make a lot of money, but not to make the daughter suffer.


    Mrs. Seyfried took up the cookbook again: "The $20 million is only the beginning of the "Human Removal Project". This film has only been released for one week. Even if the horror film has a short lifespan, there will be two to three weeks later. The final box office how many?"


    Amanda opened her mouth, not knowing how to answer.


    Mrs. Seyfried stretched out her hand and gently stroked her daughter¡¯s long blonde hair: ¡°Only successful people can continue to succeed. I heard people say in the crew that Ronan Anderson and James Huang are still preparing for a movie. New movie."


    "I''ve heard of it too." Amanda echoed.


    "Don''t you have Ronan Anderson''s contact information?" Mrs. Seyfried carefully taught: "Contact him and see when he is free, and then send him some cakes."


    Aside from negotiating, Ronan Anderson gave her a very good impression.


    Amanda nodded: "I will text to ask."


    ¡­¡­


    When Ronan received a text message from Amanda, he was writing the outline of the script. When he saw the text message from the little girl saying that he was coming to deliver the cake, he told her that she was not free for the time being.


    It''s hard to find a suitable idea, he doesn''t want to be disturbed.


    "Reaper is coming" cannot be delayed for too long. James Wong and Glenn Morgan are doing initial written work such as scripts and sub-shots. Ronan also wants to promote project preparations as soon as possible.


    After running a "Human Removal Project", Ronan knew very well that the project of "Reaper is Coming" really wanted to produce the desired effect. Millions of dollars could not be dealt with at all. A budget of tens of millions of dollars was necessary.


    Fortunately, there are "Arab brothers".


    But having dealt with Abu Dhabi, Ronan knew that those people were embarrassing, but not stupid.


    Especially for projects like "Reaper Is Coming", it is difficult to impress the people of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority by using profits as bait.


    He thought before that two projects were bundled with funding, and the other project was a real Arab movie.


    With the "Human Removal Plan" as the basis, it is possible to pull in investment.


    If it doesn''t work, he has another plan, "The God of Death is Coming" financing privately in Abu Dhabi, and another Arab project financing from the Investment Bureau.


    There is one project that satisfies the Investment Bureau, and it is estimated that it will not be difficult for another project to be approved in private financing.


    Appropriately first cash out part of the profits of the Abu Dhabi businessmen who invested in the "Human Removal Project", and then finance new projects...


    Unfortunately, Abu Dhabi is the richest official.


    The amount and difficulty of private financing should be inferior to the Investment Bureau.


    But the two movies are packaged and operated, and you can do something appropriately.


    If you have a clear plan and prepare the script, it will be more targeted.


    Ronan intends to tailor a script for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The type is the most popular action movie today. It roughly tells the story of a powerful Abu Dhabi worker who encountered a terrorist conspiracy to save the world.


    The plot draws on some of the settings of "Ace Agent", of course, the British gentleman''s set is not suitable for Arabs, and the personal settings must be changed.


    Hmm... This project is called "Ace Agent".


    The hero destroys the conspiracy and saves the world.


    is very clich¨¦ content, but it is also the most convincing success model.


    With the supporting role of "Human Removal Project" as a foreshadowing, this time the Arab character is directly upgraded to the protagonist.


    If the film can sell well, can it create an Arab James Bond... No, it¡¯s the Ethan Hunter series.


    Ronan then shook his head, UU read www. uukanshu.com is very clear-headed, and he does not expect such movies to be profitable in North America or the world.


    After finishing the pit this time, it is estimated that the cooperation with the Arabs will temporarily stop. If you catch a sheep hard, it will cause problems.


    After passing the plan in his mind again, Ronan began to write the main character of the script outline. This actor must have a vigorous posture, a handsome appearance, and outstanding skills... Oh, yes, Since he is an Arab, he must have devout beliefs.


    As for terrorists? Write directly to the Jews? Absolutely not, that is asking for trouble, or being white is better.


    The white people in the movie are just trying to ruin them, and the mainstream media in the United States will certainly not make a noise about it.


    Isn''t white people just used to spoil them in movies?


    Just like this "Human Elimination Project", many media and well-known film critics interpreted various realistic propositions related to American society, but no one said that blacks and Arab supporting actors were wrong to kill whites.


    Politically correct, the future impact will become more and more far-reaching, and there will even be a big liquidation of past events in the future.


    There are some things to pay attention to.


    Just as Luo Nanwo was preparing for the next step in the office of Shahai Entertainment, "Human Removal Project" began the second weekend of screenings in North American theaters.


    On the first day of this weekend, the scale of the "Human Elimination Project" has soared to nearly 2500, second only to "Halloween 7" regardless of the number of theaters or the rate of filming.


    This film completed a counterattack on Friday, surpassing "Halloween 7"''s $3.1 million with $3.21 million, and won its first single-day box office title since its screening.


    Then, for three days throughout the weekend, "Human Removal Project" also counterattacked "Halloween 7".

 Chapter 55： Prodigal Turnover

    Hollywood, this glorious place, will never lack the glamorous winners and the banquets where the winners gather.


    "Congratulations, Leo."


    In the banquet hall, someone specially came to congratulate Leonardo, who was so energetic: "$1.8 billion at the box office!"


    Leonardo Haha laughed and had a drink with the visitor.


    1.8 billion actor, the only one in the world!


    Walking in the banquet hall, listening to the pleasant congratulations, seeing the pleasing smiles, Leonardo was in a great mood, and suddenly thought of one thing, James Cameron raised his arms at the Oscars ceremony. "I am the king of the world"¡­¡­


    It should be me who really chanted "I am the king of the world", right?


    The **** group of conservative old men at Oscar ignored him and refused to nominate him. What a bunch of old bastards!


    Leonardo thought without malicious intent that these stubborn old **** must be jealous that they are handsomer than them, jealous that more women like them, and jealousy even older aunts who match them like them.


    What is an Oscar nomination? I am now 1.8 billion actor, Oscar''s best actor will be in the bag sooner or later, you have the ability to suppress me for ten years?


    After wandering in the banquet hall for a while, Leonardo frowned. There is a problem with the organizer. Who are the female guests? No long blond legs!


    In boredom, Leonardo came to a small circle he knew. The people in that small circle included Bran Milner of Warner Bros., Djokov of Twentieth Century Fox and Chris of Sony Entertainment.


    "What are you talking about?" Leonardo intervened directly in the circle of these people, "The discussion was very lively."


    Bran Milner smiled at Leonardo: "The most recent popular horror movie, just won the box office chart this week."


    "A horror film with great potential." Chris took over: "Sony Entertainment almost got the distribution rights, but it''s a pity..."


    Djokov said: "This year¡¯s Halloween is the biggest dark horse. The producer is not simple. Not only did he write the script himself, he also had ideas in selecting directors and actors. The director created an atmosphere of horror and thriller. Have potential."


    Another person Leonardo didn¡¯t know nodded and said, ¡°The most amazing thing is that this producer is twenty years old. It¡¯s amazing!¡± He smiled and said, ¡°What am I doing at twenty? Drinking seaweed and drinking seaweed. I don''t understand what the movie is about."


    A twenty-year-old producer? A face drifted past Leonardo''s eyes unconsciously.


    impossible! Absolutely impossible! Leonardo immediately rejected this idea. Although he hasn''t paid much attention to entertainment news recently, the prodigal turned over...


    Hollywood, the winners are always more successful, and the losers fail more.


    How can a prodigal stand up?


    Leonardo couldn''t suppress the curiosity in his heart, and asked, "Which movie are you talking about?"


    "The Human Clearance Project." Chris replied.


    Leonardo shook his head: "I haven''t heard of it." He asked again, "Which company''s movie."


    Bran-Milner answered: "A small company called Shahai Entertainment. I went to a movie conference, but I didn¡¯t expect to see it."


    Sand Sea Entertainment? Leonardo widened his eyes and asked, "Is the producer the prodigal Ronan Anderson?"


    Hearing this, several other people were speechless for a moment. With the box office trend of "Human Removal Project", how can Ronan Anderson be considered a prodigal? It belongs to successful people, okay?


    Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s Djokov tentatively asked: "Leo, do you know Ronan Anderson?"


    Leonardo looked a little ugly: "I know his father."


    Chris and Bran Milner can see that Leonardo seems to be very upset with Ronan Anderson. Now Leonardo is in the spring breeze, so it''s better not to provoke him.


    The two made an excuse and slipped away.


    Leonardo was just a little dizzy by the toast, but not stupid, and asked Djokaf: "Is Ronan Anderson''s "Human Removal Project" very successful?"


    Djokaf took a look at Leonardo and told the truth: "Last weekend¡¯s box office champion, got 11.4 million U.S. dollars." He tried his best to follow Leonardo¡¯s meaning: "Because it has expanded 1,000 more than last week. In theaters, "Human Elimination Project" can suppress the $8.2 million of "Halloween 7" and win the box office champion.


    Ronan Anderson could win the box office title? Leonardo almost rushed out of his mouth when he thought of that nasty guy who first refuted and then digs into his corner in public. His eyes became cold and he asked, "Which box office champion is this?"


    "The first. "The Human Clearance Project" was released in the second week, and the first week was the runner-up at the box office." Djokaf simply said what he knew, "Currently, the North American box office has accumulated 33.44 million US dollars."


    Leonardo nodded, and fell silent suddenly. After a while, he subconsciously touched his face.


    I seem to have criticized Ronan Anderson as a prodigal in many public occasions. I must have heard a lot of people. After all, I am a 1.8 billion male protagonist and there are naturally many people who follow.


    Now that the prodigal son is turning over, it looks like my face is dull, right? I am afraid that many people will be behind...


    Fortunately, the 1.8 billion actor is much taller than the tens of millions of producers. Otherwise, I would be embarrassed to meet Ronan Anderson in the future.


    I don''t know why, since the box office of "Titanic" has been hit, Leonardo''s brain, which has been floating in the sky, suddenly calmed down.


    Is it a bit too much for Ronan Anderson?


    But speaking of it, Ronan Anderson provoked the conflict between the two after all.


    "What do you think of the film "Human Removal Project"?"


    Walking on the promenade of the banquet hall, Bran Milner asked Chris: "Predict the North American box office?"


    Chris said directly: "It''s about 50 million dollars. This kind of film can''t have a long screening life, and it will exhaust the market potential in five or six weeks at most."


    Bran-Milner nodded: "The public cost is 11 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office is 50 million U.S. dollars. Lionsgate has made a good deal."


    Chris rubbed his forehead: "Actually, I regret that I really should have won the distribution rights of this film." He asked curiously: "It is said that Warner Bros. did not talk to Shahai Entertainment?"


    "Because I missed my eyes." Bran Milner said bluntly. He sighed: "Fortunately, I left Warner Bros. last week, otherwise it would be a little trouble for the boss to ask."


    Chris knew that Bran Milner had resigned, so he talked about this: "You are not the only one who missed you. Didn''t I miss you too?" He smiled: "I only thought Ronan Anderson was young. He has a good personality, but he didn''t expect to be very capable."


    Bran Milner has left Warner Bros. and asked, "Don''t you take some remedial measures? Lionsgate does not have overseas distribution capabilities."


    Chris laughed: "I have made an appointment with Ronan Anderson, and I will meet the day after tomorrow."


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    Xin Xian Pictures, the director''s office of the publishing department.


    "Deron." Director Brian leaned back on his office chair and looked at the person opposite: "I heard Ronan Anderson came to New Line Films several times to promote the "Human Removal Project", right?"


    Ronan-Anderson is an upright company, Deron can''t deny it, and said: "Yes, I have come to me several times."


    Why did that movie sell well? Is this unreasonable? According to normal rules, people who failed in the previous film didn''t even do a summary, and 90% of them will continue to fail.


    Bryan asked again: "Ronan Anderson didn''t send a copy?"


    "Sent it." Delong can only tell the truth: "I watched it once and the quality of the film was average, so it was thrown into the waste film library."


    "The quality is average?" Brian asked, raising his voice.


    A few drops of sweat leaked out on Delong''s forehead. The company has always been waiting for new works by losers. Is this my problem?


    But thousands of mistakes are not the fault of the leader.


    Bryan, like all bosses, absolutely turn his face when it is time to turn his face: "A film of average quality will cost more than 33 million US dollars? Are your eyes growing behind your head?"


    Delong lowered his head slightly, not daring to speak.


    "Shahai Entertainment has worked with us before, and I must be looking for us to continue to cooperate." Brian snorted coldly, "Look at these bad things you did!"


    He paused for a while, and then said: "As far as I know, the overseas copyright of the "Human Removal Project" is still there. You can talk to Ronan Anderson."

 Chapter 56： Overseas copyright

    The next morning, Delong came to Shahai Entertainment on time at the agreed time.


    Looking at the simple writing room and office, he was a little emotional. The last time Ronan Anderson took the initiative to ask him, but this time he took the initiative to come to the door.


    The changes between the characters are so fast.


    "Hello, Ronan."


    Seeing the young producer who went out to greet him, Deron hurriedly shook hands: "We meet again."


    Ronan shook hands in response, let into the office, smiled and said, "Sit down."


    Delong sat down and observed in secret. On the surface, the young man hadn''t changed from the last contact, as if the box office success of "Human Cleanup Project" had little effect on him.


    "Ronan, "Human Elimination Project" is selling at the box office, congratulations." He said.


    "Thank you." Ronan asked for coffee.


    Delong does not go in circles, and Xin Xian Pictures is also considered a leader among medium-sized companies. He directly said: "I heard that the overseas distribution rights of "Human Removal Project" are still in your hands?"


    Ronan still smiled and said, "Yes, Lionsgate does not have overseas distribution capabilities."


    Delong nodded: "How about handing over the overseas distribution to New Line Pictures?"


    Ronan said in a very targeted manner: "I also hope to cooperate with Xin Xian Pictures."


    "8 million U.S. dollars." Deron tried to make a price: "Sony Pictures bought out the overseas copyright of the "Human Removal Project."


    To a certain extent, his thinking is still being affected by "A Jedi".


    "I will be honest." Ronan still had a smile on his face: "Your company lacks sincerity in cooperation."


    Delong¡¯s face remained unchanged. As an old dough stick in the negotiation, he heard too much and he didn¡¯t feel it for a long time. He immediately said: "Ronan, we have had a successful cooperation. We are mutually trusted partners. No other company can compare."


    Ronan can only secretly sigh that all commercial players have developed super cheeks. When talking about North American distribution rights last time, the other party didn''t mention this.


    "Sony Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures, Emperor Gate Pictures, and Universal Pictures." Ronan said half-truth: "All of them have contacted me, wanting the overseas copyright of the "Human Removal Project", but I most The foresight is New Line Film, because we have the foundation for cooperation."


    He said lightly: "I am very sincere."


    Delong understood that what he said just now didn''t make any sense, and said, "Ronan, make a price. Newline Pictures wants to buy out overseas copyrights at once."


    Ronan smiled: "40 million US dollars."


    "What?" Delong opened his mouth, "The Human Removal Project is not worth the price!"


    Is this your sincerity? Did your sincerity let the dog eat it?


    Ronan said calmly: "This is a one-time sale of all overseas copyrights."


    This price is much higher than the psychological price given by the boss, Deron couldn¡¯t possibly answer it, and said: ¡°10 million dollars! Including the copyright of the sequel of the film!¡±


    "I can''t say anything."


    The psychological price gap between the two parties was too large, and this initial contact eventually broke up.


    Ronan certainly will not hang on the unreliable offer price of New Line Films. In recent years, the North American box office of the movies has good overseas box office, the overseas box office of the North American box office, the overseas market of Hollywood movies is becoming wider and wider, and it has long been a consensus inside and outside the circle.


    In addition to Xin Xian Pictures, other publishing companies did contact him.


    In the afternoon, Chris of Sony Entertainment personally visited the door to discuss the release of the "Human Removal Project".


    This is a meeting scheduled two days ago.


    "40 million dollars is too exaggerated."


    Chris knows very well that with the current box office trend of "Human Elimination Project", he is already at a disadvantage. It is not a problem to find overseas distributors for such films. He slowly said: "I think 15 million US dollars is a very fair price."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This morning, in this office, Mr. Deron from New Line Pictures made an offer of 20 million U.S. dollars, which was rejected by me."


    Hearing this, Chris frowned slightly. Before he came, Sony Entertainment had estimated the possible overseas income of the film to be much higher than 20 million US dollars, but no one came up to expose his bottom line.


    Frankly speaking, the North American distribution rights were in talks with Shahai Entertainment, and they took the initiative to find the door for overseas distribution rights. It was somewhat ugly, but in the face of commercial interests, these are nothing.


    Sony Entertainment¡¯s life is not easy, especially Columbia Pictures, which might be sixth in Hollywood this year.


    The sixth of the six major companies.


    "20 million dollars, it is difficult for us to make a profit." Chris said.


    Is this a fool? Ronan sneered in his heart and kept talking: "The North American box office of the "Human Elimination Project" must be more than 50 million US dollars. In recent years, the overseas box office of movies with the North American box office of more than 30 million US dollars has basically been higher than the North American box office. Moreover, this is a full copyright distribution, and the offline income of the film will not be less than that of the theater. With the channels and distribution capabilities of Sony Entertainment, profit is easy."


    Chris looked very embarrassed. He hesitated for a long time before he said: "20 million dollars, this is my highest authority."


    How could Ronan believe this kind of nonsense, but he also knew that the asking price of 40 million US dollars was too high, and said, "30 million US dollars."


    Chris opened his mouth and wanted to refute, Ronan said first: "Listen to me, this is not the copyright fee for a "Human Removal Project", but two movies!"


    "Two movies?" Chris frowned. What other movies Shahai Films has produced.


    Ronan appeared to be quite generous: "The overseas distribution rights of "Life on the Jedi" produced by Shahai Entertainment are still available for US$30 million. Shahai Entertainment sold the overseas copyrights of these two films to your company at one time. The sincerity of cooperation is full."


    Chris looked at Ronan, and the other person''s face looked like you were so cheap.


    "The Jedi", what film is that? He vaguely heard that the North American box office was 800,000 US dollars.


    Ronan opened his eyes and said nonsense: "This film is actually good. If it works well, it is not a problem to generate millions or even tens of millions of dollars in overseas income."


    This bad movie can sell for tens of millions of dollars, so I¡¯ll go to the head office RB! Chris couldn''t help but slander.


    Ronan spread out his hand and said, "The overseas copyright sales package for the two films is only 30 million US dollars, which is not high at all."


    Chris resisted the urge to stand up and walk away, and said: "Sony Entertainment only needs the "Human Removal Project". UU Reading www.uukanshu.cOM"


    The overseas copyright of that "Jedi" is still in your hands for a lifetime.


    "Sorry." Ronan said very sincerely: "These two films are packaged and sold by Shahai Entertainment."


    The North American revenue of the "Human Removal Program" was mostly taken away by the issuer, hoping to make money from overseas income, packaged sales can effectively dilute the profits of the "Human Removal Program", thereby reducing the share of investors.


    Can a company that doesn''t pit the investor''s money count as a good company?


    This kind of packaged sale of Shahai Entertainment is not the first in Hollywood, and it will not be the last.


    The most typical example is that the China Film Company in the previous life always passively bought a few bad movies when it introduced a certain hit movie.


    At that time, there were always some long-lasting street movies in the theaters in North America, and these were often the ones that were forced into the film package.


    But this tie is not free, you have to buy it with real money.


    For film companies, setting up a head can not only withdraw funds, but also effectively dilute the profits of profitable films.


    In Hollywood, which is increasingly relying on financing for filming, low profits on film accounts are often not a bad thing.


    "Human Removal Project" was also filmed with financing.


    However, Ronan still has a next step. It is impossible to be as dark as many big Hollywood companies.


    This preliminary negotiation did not reach a consensus. In the following week, Ronan talked with people from Emperor Gate Pictures and Universal Pictures, and at the same time maintained contact with Sony Entertainment. He was stable in the North American box office of the "Human Elimination Project". After steadily past 40 million US dollars, finally signed an overseas distribution agreement with Sony Entertainment.


    Sony Entertainment bought out all the overseas distribution copyrights of the two films "Alive from the Jedi" and "Human Removal Project" from online to offline for US$25 million.

 Chapter 57： Profit profit

    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Mary sat opposite Ronan and asked, "How is this account calculated?"


    Yesterday, all the overseas copyright fees paid by Sony Entertainment in two payments have been received. "Human Removal Project" is a typical financing and shooting project. Ronan has signed a contract with investors in Abu Dhabi and is about to go to Abu Dhabi. Compared with financing again, it must give investors a profit share.


    But how to divide it specifically, there is a lot of room for manipulation.


    "We try our best to standardize operations." Ronan has been studying Hollywood''s financial regulations and accounting standards, as well as related laws, since May. He has sufficient understanding of this aspect. Since signing the contract with Sony Entertainment, he has been related Consideration. He said: "This involves the next financing plan, and you can''t do too much."


    Mary nodded, not too much, not too much.


    Ronan took a sip from his teacup, and then said: ¡°It is a common practice in the industry that the tax for next year¡¯s tax return will be deducted first, and then 15% of the management fee will be deducted.¡±


    This is a legal cost incurred during the filming and production process. The film is fund-raising and shooting, but Shahai Entertainment is the project operator. The manpower, time, waste, office and management expenses incurred during the period are also the costs paid by Shahai Entertainment.


    Mary did not speak, but just wrote a note in the notebook, 15% of the administrative expenses, not too much, which is 3.75 million US dollars.


    This ratio is of course calculated before tax.


    Ronan put down his teacup and continued: "The US$25 million is the licensing fee for the two films "Human Removal Project" and "Jedi". It is not appropriate for one film to share half of it?"


    Mary shook her head and reminded: "We need to raise funds over there, not too much."


    "How about a quarter?" Ronan asked again.


    This fundraising is also related to the establishment of distribution channels in the next step. The current efforts are for more gains.


    Mary thought for a while, and said: "It''s not appropriate. The proportion of "Jedi" cannot be too high."


    Ronan nodded slightly, pondered, and said, "3 million dollars."


    As a conscientious entrepreneur and capitalist, he is still quite generous.


    Many companies in the industry make bad films lose one-third or even half of their revenue when they pack them.


    As expected, I am a good person.


    Hmm... This should be correct.


    With a box office of US$800,000 in "Jedi", the most optimistic overseas copyright is to sell for US$500,000.


    Besides, no one cares about the overseas copyright of this bad film. If it is not packaged, it will only rot in the hands.


    "3 million dollars?" Mary thought for a while and said, "Two films are packaged for sale, and one of them only occupies one-eighth. It should be fine."


    The Arabs don¡¯t understand Hollywood¡¯s legal and compliant operating methods. They originally packaged "Jedi" to dilute profits.


    "There is the last item, profit sharing." Ronan said directly: "This is in accordance with the law and the contract. We are a film production company and naturally enjoy a 20% profit share of the film."


    This is a small clause in the contract signed at the time. As a producer, Shahai Entertainment is certainly not working for nothing, and it has priority to withdraw 20% of the profit.


    This 20% ratio is also Ronan¡¯s conscience to find in order to attract investment that the precondition for distribution of a truly black-hearted company is not profit, but total revenue.


    Mary wrote down another 5 million dollars in the notebook.


    Ronan resisted the desire to make more expenses, and said to Mary: "The account should be more beautiful and standardized."


    Mary nodded: "I have nothing else to do."


    "Go ahead." Ronan replied.


    In just two days, a financial statement of income from markets outside North America for the "Human Removal Project" was submitted by Mary to Ronan.


    Sony Entertainment paid US$25 million, deducting US$3.75 million in management fees, US$3 million in profits from "Jedi", US$5 million in producer profits, plus withholding taxes and producer alliance management fees, etc. In the end, there was 11 million dollars left.


    In order to consider the next financing, Ronan gritted his teeth and vomited blood.


    When I went to Abu Dhabi, I took out the relevant reports and proved to the Arabs: Look, what a trustworthy person I am.


    For Hollywood, local investors and overseas investors are completely different groups.


    Different treatment, any country and industry have.


    Legal income of more than 10 million U.S. dollars. With such a sum of money, Ronan is more confident and instigates three plans at the same time.


    One is the upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi, code-named "Operation Desert"; the second is to solve the distribution channels, which is one of the important reasons for his continued financing; the other is a possible future trip to India, code-named "Asan" .


    Especially the latter action. After studying the laws and regulations and industry rules prevailing in the industry, Ronan is ready to play a big one.


    Robert inquired that people who came from India have been more active in Hollywood recently. It seems that some investment institutions in India are preparing for future investment in Hollywood.


    I''m not afraid that you want to invest, just that you don''t want to invest.


    In addition, Ronan once again emphasized that Shahai Entertainment used Lionsgate as an example to acquire a distribution company as soon as possible.


    George and Robert had found information about two small distribution companies, and Ronan had worked together for a while and then gave up.


    The scale of these two issuing companies is too small, and the channels are not perfect at all. It is not as appropriate to acquire them as to build a new issuing company.


    Ronan knows the importance and key role of distribution, because the case of Lionsgate Entertainment¡¯s release of "Human Removal Project" for Shahai Entertainment is in front of us.


    After six weeks of screenings, "Human Removal Project" exhausted all its potential in the North American market and was released before Thanksgiving.


    The six-week screening time is not long, but it also spent more than a week in theaters than "Halloween 7" starring Jamie Lee Curtis.


    The North American box office of "Human Elimination Project" ended up at 52.5 million U.S. dollars. Compared with the public production cost of 11 million U.S. dollars, it can be said to be a big box office.


    The film has just been released. With the participation of relevant staff from Shahai Entertainment, Lionsgate has quickly completed a number of offline distributions. The large licensing fees plus the North American box office share have been paid in place.


    In terms of licensing fees, Lionsgate has its own video tape and DVD distribution channels. In accordance with the prevailing rules in the industry, the North American home theater copyright consisting of video tapes and discs is divided by a base transfer fee of 5 million US dollars plus 20% of the rental sales. Way, authorized to Lionsgate Pictures.


    Then, the public TV station¡¯s ten-year broadcast rights were US$3 million, the cable television station¡¯s ten-year broadcast rights were US$2 million, and the Internet¡¯s five-year broadcast rights were US$500,000.


    Another major revenue derivative of Hollywood commercial films, horror movies have always been weak, and the derivative license only sold for $1 million.


    Lionsgate has just been established, and Shahai Entertainment is not a newcomer without a foundation or a company outside the industry. Generally speaking, it still follows the spirit of the contract very much. After all kinds of income are received, it will begin profit settlement with Shahai Entertainment~www. novelhall.com~In terms of box office, the North American box office was US$52.5 million. Under the prevailing rules, after deducting theater share and various taxes, it ended up with Lionsgate¡¯s box office share of US$26 million.


    According to the distribution contract, Lionsgate took 28% of the total box office in North America, which is US$14.7 million, which includes the publicity fee.


    The distribution of home theater copyrights, new media and television copyrights was 20%, 2.1 million US dollars.


    Derivatives are 50%, 500,000 US dollars.


    Lionsgate Films made a revenue of US$17.3 million from the "Human Removal Program" with a total investment of less than US$6 million.


    This can be said to be huge profits.


    A small-cost horror movie with a big box office, even if it is included in the publicity fee, it can create an amazing profit ratio.


    Since the end of November, Lionsgate has paid various shares to Shahai Entertainment. In more than a week, Shahai Entertainment has received a total of USD 20.2 million.


    After removing the 11 million US dollars of public cost, coupled with the investment of Shahai Entertainment in the promotion and distribution of the film, the producer of Shahai Entertainment has made profits in the North American market, and it is not even comparable to the distributor of Lionsgate.


    (The income calculation rules refer to the two books "How Hollywood Talks Business" written by Dana Upston and August Fanny''s "Independent Film Business Operation Guide". The situation may be different from the truth, but the two The authors of this book are all practitioners in the entertainment industry, and there will not be too many discrepancies.)


    (In addition, as for the cost of publicity and distribution, I have already explained it in the previous article. This part of the cost is included in the commission. Those films that are 30% of the commission, and the publicity costs are additionally calculated, most of which are made under the same group. The main purpose of film companies and distribution companies is to dilute profits.)

 Chapter 58： Commercial reputation

    With a relatively low investment and relatively small risk, the distributor can divide half of the profits of the film. How can it not be jealous?


    This is still Ronan used a lot of methods, no one in the cast of the cast enjoys the post-production share, otherwise Shahai Entertainment can get at most one-third of North America''s profits.


    is divided into the account, of course, it is the priority to deduct the share of Shahai Entertainment.


    Reserved taxes, 15% management fee, 20% profit sharing, etc., these are reasonable and legal standard.


    The "Human Removal Project" created a total of US$45.2 million in total revenue for Shahai Entertainment. Ronan was generous, and Shahai Entertainment legally intercepted US$25.2 million of it, and the remaining US$20 million was given out as a "brotherhood". Old Arab friends.


    is a profit of 9 million US dollars.


    In less than a year, he made a profit of 9 million US dollars with 11 million US dollars. This is definitely a profitable investment.


    Shahai Entertainment, like many companies in Hollywood, announced that the net profit of the "Human Removal Project" was 9 million US dollars.


    Net profit is a special term in Hollywood, which represents completely different accounting calculation rules. Because of the next financing plan, Ronan did not write too much on it. The days to come will grow, and there will always be a chance to make a big fortune. .


    Many big hit movies with high box office and high income have negative net profits on the books of film companies. Those who participate in the net profit sharing often go to the coffee table.


    The most typical, "Saving Private Ryan" released this year, is a common financing and shooting project. In the financial statements released by the film company in the previous life, the net profit was negative and it was at a loss.


    Director Spielberg made money, starring Tom Hanks made money, producer DreamWorks made money, and publisher Paramount Pictures also made money...


    Compared with these people, Ronan considers himself a good and upright person, fair, selfless, clean, honest, and full of honor.


    "Should we really share the profits with the Arabs?"


    In the office, Robert was unwilling and said: "We can completely calculate the net profit as a negative number."


    George wrinkled his face and said, "The profit of $9 million is more than what Shahai Entertainment has earned in the past ten years." He asked, "Can we just refund the cost?"


    Relatively speaking, Mary was more conservative and reminded: "The distribution of the film is not done by ourselves. The distribution company has accounts to check. If the Arabs can persuade the distribution company to check the accounts, we will be in trouble."


    "Everyone, look farther." Ronan slowly said: "We are going to Abu Dhabi next to start the second round of financing from the Arabs. This little money is a guarantee to establish our business reputation, because this time we Financing, not ten million dollars."


    He looked at the three people in the office and said, ¡°We have two projects to make next, one is James Huang¡¯s "Death is Coming", and the other is an action movie with the Arab as the protagonist of which I just finished the script. The combined budget for these two films is 30 million U.S. dollars. I plan to raise 30-40 million U.S. dollars."


    Upon hearing this, George and Robert were all excited and eager to try.


    Ronan added: "Also, how much money do we need to acquire an issuing company? The minimum is 20 million U.S. dollars. We need capital, and the most indispensable thing in Abu Dhabi is capital."


    George and Robert looked at each other and didn''t say more. If you want to raise more money, you must pay.


    "Old rules." Ronan said softly: "Success in financing, one percent reward for each person."


    George answered, "I''m not going to watch the house this time, I''m going to Abu Dhabi."


    Ronan nodded: "Let¡¯s go to Abu Dhabi for a big fight together."


    Robert is confident: "We will succeed!"


    Mary smiled and did not speak.


    Ronan opened the drawer, took out six copies, and sent two copies to each of them, saying: "This is the script and plan of "Reaper is Coming" and the Arab project "Ace Agent". You all have a look. Get familiar."


    The three opened the script and looked at it roughly.


    Ronan continued: "In the plan, "Reaper is Coming" has a budget of 10 million U.S. dollars and "Ace Agent" has a budget of 20 million U.S. dollars, but in our actual operation, the two are exactly the opposite. We need more funds to invest in James. -In Huang¡¯s project, "Ace Agent" is mainly used to attract Arabs."


    The script of "Ace Agent" that Robert watched first, turned over and closed it, and said: "A group of Arabs are the protagonists. Apart from the Arabs, not many people will like it. I''m afraid this movie will lose a lot of money. "


    "It''s okay." Ronan had already thought about it. "The purpose of this film is to attract Arab investment, and everything else is secondary."


    As long as you can get the investment, you can lose it. Anyway, it is the investor''s money.


    George squeezed the pleats on his face and said: "This film is replaced by an American or a British as the protagonist. There is still room for operation."


    Ronan laughed: "The copyright is in our hands. When we finish using the Arabs, we can shoot another British version."


    Robert nodded: "Good idea."


    The four people ended the meeting. Not long after Mary, George and Robert left, James Wong came to the door.


    "I have read the script and plan." Ronan said to James Huang: "Very good, even better than I expected."


    James Huang pushed his glasses and asked, "When can we officially start preparations?"


    Ronan did not answer James Wong¡¯s question, but instead asked: "James, with your script and plan, is the investment of 6 million US dollars enough?"


    James Huang smiled, and said, "I made the plan with the most ideal film effect."


    Ronan actually ran a film, accumulated a lot of experience, combined with the learning gained, it can be regarded as a combination of theory and practice: "According to my calculations, this film wants to shoot a relatively good effect, and there is no 15 million US dollars. It can''t be done at all."


    James Wong did not pick up Ronan''s words, and tentatively asked: "It is said that the "Human Removal Project" is very profitable?"


    Ronan shook his head: "This is the profit of the investor, and Shahai Entertainment earns very little."


    James-Huang scratched his head a little, and said, "I try to save as much as possible..."


    Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "I will solve the problem of funding." He paused for a while, and then said: "I will go to Abu Dhabi next week to participate in the UAE premiere of "Human Removal Project"~www.novelhall .com ~ Try to raise funds from Arabs, 15 million US dollars is not a small amount, it is estimated that it will take some time."


    "I know." James Wong was a little excited when he heard the figure of 15 million US dollars: "I can wait."


    Most directors are not qualified to direct such a huge film project in their lifetime.


    Ronan said in a deep voice: "James, my company and I will all be pressured on your project. If the film fails, I will go bankrupt and become a pauper."


    James-Huang nodded solemnly: "I will do my best to one hundred and twenty points."


    "Okay!" Ronan stretched out his hand: "James, I believe you."


    James Huang shook Ronan''s hand heavily: "I will return your trust with success."


    The success of the "Human Removal Project" also gave Ronan more confidence in James Huang. After talking about the project plan, Ronan said: "I will leave Los Angeles next week. Before I leave, I will be Here comes "Set up a special account and allocate 1 million US dollars for your preliminary preparations. Don''t stop working with Glenn Morgan."


    "Don''t worry." James Huang promised: "We will continue to advance this project."


    Ronan counted the time and continued: "If everything goes well with the financing, I will return from Abu Dhabi. I will go to Germany again. After the New Year, the "Death is Coming" can be formally established."


    Time flies quickly, and in a blink of an eye he has been in Los Angeles for almost a year.


    James Huang is serious: "Ronan, I am waiting for your return."


    Before going to Abu Dhabi, Ronan still has a series of issues to deal with, such as the reinvestment of some of the profits of Shahai Entertainment.

 Chapter 59： Embassy Pictures

    On an ordinary working day morning, Ronan came to Merrill Lynch''s Los Angeles branch again and met the agent.


    In the reception room, Ronan asked, "How is the stock market?"


    "Very good." Scott said with a smile: "The situation is very good. The Nasdaq index continues to soar, which also drives the Dow Jones index."


    As a stock broker, he promoted timely: "Ronan, I suggest to increase investment and buy more high-tech stocks."


    After all, there is a deal to get a commission.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The purpose of my coming this time is to invest more."


    Although he doesn''t stare at the stock market every day, he has invested 9 million US dollars before. From time to time, he will also look at the development of the two stocks of Yahoo and Cisco.


    Both stocks have risen steadily.


    Yahoo has risen from $64 per share at the time of purchase to $184, a nearly three-fold increase.


    Cisco¡¯s growth rate was slower, but it also rose from $14 to $17.4 per share.


    Scott asked: "How much additional investment? Which stocks do you like?"


    "5 million U.S. dollars." Ronan said calmly: "Continue to buy the two stocks of Yahoo and Cisco."


    Apple stock seems to be more appropriate to wait for the stock market to crash.


    Scott has dealt with Ronan, knowing that he is a very opinionated person, he didn''t talk much, such a super client, just do what he wants.


    Accompanied Ronan to complete the formalities. Scott wanted to invite Ronan to have lunch. Ronan had other things to deal with and declined.


    Scott sent Ronan out of the company and said as he walked: "The stock market is now in a very good situation. This situation can last at least another four to five years. If you have spare funds on hand, I suggest investing more in the stock market."


    Ronan smiled: "If you continue to invest, I will contact you."


    In fact, Shahai Entertainment has set aside 20 million U.S. dollars in the account, but he is not ready to use the money for the time being. George and Robert are still contacting the appropriate issuing company. If the acquisition target can be found, the money may not be enough. .


    The two left Merrill Lynch, and a fat blonde girl with instant noodles ran over, probably because she was a little fat, the little fat girl panted hard.


    "Dad," the little fat girl called to Scott.


    Scott smiled apologetically at Ronan, and then asked the blonde fat girl: "Why are you here?"


    The blonde little fat girl seemed to be leaking: "I was shopping around here with my mother, so I came to see you."


    Ronan glanced at the little fat girl. This girl was about ten years old, with a sullen face and obvious baby fat. I don''t know if I haven''t finished changing teeth yet, and one of the front teeth is missing. I guess this is also a leak. s reason.


    "Scott, I won''t bother." Ronan said goodbye in time: "Call me if you have something."


    Scott smiled embarrassedly and pointed to the little fat girl and said, "This is my daughter Taylor." He introduced to his daughter: "This is Ronan, called Uncle."


    Ronan waved his hand quickly: "Call me Ronan."


    "Hello." The little fat girl smiled at him, revealing a missing front tooth, which is particularly ugly.


    "Hello there."


    Ronan gently nodded to her, greeted Scott again, and left the Merrill Lynch evidence.


    drove back to Shahai Entertainment, dealt with the work at hand, and checked the preparations for the Abu Dhab trip. Ronan calculated the time and dialed a German phone.


    "Hello, Aunt Helen." Ronan heard English with a German accent and said with a smile: "I am very good here. The movie I just made has succeeded. The company is now turning a profit and everything is back on track. Go see you? Yes, I''m about to say it."


    He heard a few words over there, and then said: "I will go to Germany before Christmas, and my destination is basically Berlin. Of course! Of course, I am going to visit you specifically, and there are some other things. By the way, I will handle a little company business. I guess I will stay there for a while."


    The investment in two new projects, "Reaper Is Coming" and "Ace Agent" is very high, Ronan has planned to go to Germany specially.


    Of course it¡¯s not going to the orthopedics department, he doesn¡¯t have a sister.


    "Well, you are busy, Aunt Helen." Ronan smiled and said, "We''ll see you in Berlin."


    German sausages seem to be very famous. I remember Helen Koch just opened a butcher shop in Berlin, maybe you can try her.


    Ronan put down the phone and tapped his desk lightly. Next came Abu Dhabi and then went to Berlin, Germany. The two plans were closely tied together. If it succeeds, Shahai Entertainment can emerge from a small company.


    If you want to truly rise, you must have its own distribution channels like Lionsgate.


    Past life, Lionsgate was established in 1997. It took more than ten years to surpass the Big Three DreamWorks and become the industry''s six largest film company after Hollywood. Its performance even crushed Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Lions Gate Pictures is closer to the seventh largest film company in Hollywood than DreamWorks.


    Unfortunately, like DreamWorks, as soon as several series of movies ended, Lions Gate Pictures plummeted. In the field of traditional distribution, Lions Gate Films could not compare to the six major companies with profound foundations and large media groups.


    The six major Hollywood companies have never been fighting alone, and each has a huge media platform behind it.


    This is the basis for the Six Hollywood to maintain the dominant position in the industry.


    Relying on traditional channels, it is too difficult to break through the blockade of the six major companies.


    But the traditional distribution channels cannot be given up either. There is no independent film distribution channel, just like the "Human Removal Project", it can only stay in the downstream of the industrial chain and is exploited by the upstream.


    Ronan looked for a meeting on the desk, found the latest report from Netflix from the research consulting company, and looked at it carefully.


    This newly established company is full of difficulties, and Reed Hastings is still insisting.


    With the memory of his previous life, and with the close attention of professionals, Ronan is not eager to make a move, and continues to wait for opportunities to get the most benefit.


    There was a knock on the door, and after Ronan said please come in, Robert hurried in.


    Ronan glanced at him and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Robitt came to the desk and put a thick document on the desk: "Look at this company. This is information provided by a friend of mine. It is very reliable."


    Ronan opened the information and looked through it.


    Robert continued: "This film company used to have independent production and distribution capabilities. Later, in order to avoid risks, it specialized in distribution. The company is small, but the distribution business has been doing it."


    "What about the company?" Ronan asked.


    Robert nodded: "This company is also in Burbank. It was founded in 1967 The original name was Avic Embassy Film Company, and later changed its name to Embassy Pictures. It was initially engaged in film production and distribution, and later focused on Yu Xiao produces independent film distribution...Well, the business is mainly to buy cheap independent films from overseas, and then distribute them in North America. The channels are relatively complete, and the performance can only be considered mediocre, and they have the ability to distribute video tapes and discs."


    Ronan understands roughly that this is not involved in the risky production business. He buys some cheap films from overseas that American audiences might like, and then buys them out to show them in North America. If the performance is not good, they won¡¯t lose much money. It is very cheap and can enter the video tape market later.


    Film distribution is very esoteric. To describe it in a simpler way, it is the distribution channel.


    Those who have engaged in commercial channels know that it is never easy to establish a perfect distribution channel from scratch.


    "Are they willing to sell?" Ronan asked.


    "There are preliminary intentions, but not sure." Robert said quickly: "I specifically checked. The company''s annual revenue for the last three years was only three or four million U.S. dollars, and since 1995, the company''s three largest shareholders The target has turned to the high-tech industry. It is said that they are investing in the popular Internet industry, especially the Nasdaq. This time they intend to cash out their shares and also want to increase their holdings in Internet stocks."


    Ronan looked through the information and said to Robert: "This company is listed as a potential target. When we return from Abu Dhabi, we will do a more detailed investigation."


    So far, this is the most suitable issuance company. Although it is a bit far from the middle scale, it is also much better than those small companies.


    Three days later, Ronan, Mary, George, and Robert joined the two Arab actors and rushed to Abu Dhabi to prepare for a money storm.

 Chapter 60： regret

    "I''m very sorry for not being able to pick you up at the airport."


    In the hotel suite, Saleh opened his arms to hug Ronan and said, "I have something to deal with temporarily."


    Ronan separated from Saleh and said with a smile: "It''s okay." He pulled a distance, looked up and down Saleh, and deliberately said: "You look like a high-powered person."


    Saleh smiled, and said, "What kind of power is not in your light."


    Ronan shook his head: "Don''t say that, this is the result of your hard work."


    An Arab prince who is willing to do things, as long as he doesn''t cause any trouble, he seems to be able to get some power.


    "The film will be released soon. This is a visible result." Saleh said seriously: "The copy you mailed over, we have seen it before, it is really good, compared with the previous Hollywood movies The image of Arabs has changed dramatically."


    Ronan glanced at Saleh and said in due course: "This movie illustrates one thing. In the United States and North America, not everyone is as hostile to Arabs as Jews."


    Saleh nodded repeatedly: "Well, I have seen media reports in the United States, and many people agree with the theme and viewpoint of the film."


    "The response to this film was unexpectedly good." Ronan added, "I think it''s time for the Arab character to become the protagonist of the movie."


    Saleh asked: "Do you have a plan?"


    Ronan took out the script and plan that he had prepared, and said: "This is a real mainstream movie. The genre is now the most popular action movie in the world. It is called "Ace Agent."


    Saleh looked through it, and he nodded secretly after seeing the story and the characters. The Arabs also have a day to save the world.


    He hasn''t forgotten to ask: "Need support from the Investment Bureau?"


    "This is a really big production, with a cost budget of US$20 million to US$30 million." Ronan said sincerely: "When shooting "Human Removal Project", I deeply felt the resistance from Hollywood. Encouraged, the Producers Alliance and the National Bureau of Child Welfare both went to the crew to find trouble. Without the support of the Bureau of Investment, the "Human Removal Project" could not be completed."


    Saleh nodded slightly. He heard Ronan mention it during the phone call before, and then watched the news from the United States. It seemed that the small actors in the crew had also mentioned the Child Welfare Bureau in the interview.


    These institutions are going to trouble the crew, who is standing behind? It must be the **** Jews.


    Ronan added: "The North American film distribution company is Lionsgate, which was established last year. This is a newly established small film company controlled by Canadian funds. It is less affected by Hollywood''s traditional influence, but its distribution capacity is limited, otherwise there will be More people have seen this movie."


    Appropriately adding a little bit of falsehood to the truth, it is very easy to win people''s trust: "The overseas distribution rights are sold to Sony Columbia Pictures, a film company that is deeply influenced by RB funds."


    Saleh felt the same way: "It''s not easy, Ronan, you did what we haven''t done for decades."


    Ronan smiled: "The firm support of the Investment Bureau has given me the greatest help." He sighed lightly: "This new project, without the support of the Investment Bureau, I am isolated and helpless in Hollywood."


    "Ronan, I will definitely support you!" Saleh said.


    Ronan nodded: "I believe this."


    The two talked about other things. When Saleh left, he picked up the script and plan given to him by Ronan: "I am not powerful enough now. I will send these to Brother Mansour as soon as possible. , He has gone to Saudi Arabia and will not be back until the day of the premiere."


    Ronan is not in a hurry. It is useless to rush to raise tens of millions of dollars.


    "Yes, there is one more thing." Ronan kept in touch with Saleh when he was in Los Angeles. He also mentioned on the phone before: "I still have a movie project. A horror film needs financing."


    He sighed: "At the beginning I couldn''t find a suitable director. Those famous white directors asked me to change the script of "Human Removal Project". I never compromised. Fortunately, I finally found the current director James Huang. To keep him, I had to sign a 1+1 director contract with him. After "Human Removal Project", I invested in another horror film of him."


    Saleh nodded slightly. He was different from others. He had been in Los Angeles, had contact with Hollywood, and had encountered various cold receptions. He knew that this situation was normal.


    Ronan continued: "I plan to hold another financing meeting to raise funding for this film."


    "Small things." Saleh said directly: "I will ask you to assist you with the relevant procedures. Ronan, if you need help, just speak up, don''t be polite to me."


    In his eyes, Ronan''s friendship with him and Abu Dhabi has experienced the severe test of Hollywood Jewish power and is worthy of trust.


    After Saleh passed the script and plan to Mansour, the project probably touched the chief. A three-person team from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority came to the Emirates Hotel to assist Ronan and his party with various official financing meetings. formalities.


    This time, Ronan also has a sound plan and brought a lot of materials. The financing will be held after the premiere, and the venue is the last time.


    At the same time, Ronan also asked Robert to contact the investors of the "Human Elimination Project" and prepare to give them a corresponding return.


    With the assistance of Saleh, the Abu Dhabi media will also issue reports in due course.


    Although the initial three-year investment agreement was signed, Ronan made the most difficult planning. Now the project is progressing smoothly. The next step is to attract more investment. The income of this part of investors is undoubtedly the best bait.


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    At the entrance of the Chiefs Hotel, Hassan with a big beard got out of the car. As soon as he entered the hotel, he saw his friend Hussein.


    "Come here so late?" Hussein greeted him.


    Hassan straightened his headscarf and said: "Adni and Alyssa are in a mood today. Hey, it¡¯s a trouble to have more wives." He said in the tone of a past person: "Two wives are fine, don¡¯t marry four. I have a headache and a pain in my waist."


    Hussein looked at Hassan''s body that has been losing weight over the past few years, and said, "I don''t plan to marry again. It''s important to make more money."


    Hassan is convinced: "Abu Dhabi has developed very fast in recent years. If we don¡¯t find new channels to make money, we will all fall into the poor class."


    Hussein glanced at his watch and pointed to the elevator: "Let''s go up."


    The two walked into the elevator, and when they waited for the elevator, Hussein turned to the topic: "Have you also received a call from Robert of Shahai Entertainment? The investment contract was signed for three years. Years, will we be able to make a profit?"


    Hasan touched his beard and said, "It should be right. I have learned from friends in the Investment Bureau that Shahai Entertainment is preparing to settle the last investment and profit accounts with the Investment Bureau, which is expected to be settled soon." His eyes were shining brightly: "Shahai Entertainment raised US$11 million in Abu Dhabi, which not only returned all the costs, but also brought as much as US$9 million in profits!"


    Hussein exclaimed: "Almost doubled profits, huge profits! More money than oil! Ronan Anderson is such a great young man?"


    Hassan nodded: "I asked my partner in the United States specifically to ask that this film is selling well at the box office, so the profit is very high."


    "I would have invested a little bit more when I knew itHussain regrets it, "We use 300,000 US dollars to do business, how long will it take to double the profit? "


    The elevator arrived and two people got on the elevator. Hassan said again: "Don''t mention it, the opportunity has passed. At least we make more money than those who don''t want to invest."


    Hussein sighed: "I just think I should vote more for such a good opportunity."


    Out of the elevator, someone from the Investment Bureau led Hassan and Hussein into a conference room, and they saw the busy young people at a glance.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson, we meet again." Hassan was the first to say hello, and Hussein shook hands with Ronan.


    Ronan has a very good memory and said with a smile: "Mr. Hassan, Mr. Hussein, I am glad to see you again." He didn''t talk nonsense, and said directly: "Thank you for your investment in supporting my movie last time. Now the movie project After the income has been settled, I am ready to fulfill the contract. Of course, if you insist on the three-year period, I can wait for a while."


    The fool will continue to wait, Hassan and Hussein said one after another: "Now settle it."


    Ronan personally fetched the financial statements in both English and Arabic, and handed them to the two people, saying: "This is a breakdown of the film¡¯s income, expenditure and net profit. Each item has an annotation. If you have any questions, we can answer them. , You can also consult a professional lawyer."


    Hassan himself is good at finances. After reading it through, he asked a few questions, and after Ronan answered them one by one, he borrowed a fax and sent a copy to the lawyer and accountant.


    This report is not only beautifully done, but for planning considerations, all items are within the scope of the law and regulations, even professionals can''t fault it.


    It didn''t take long for Hassan and Hussein to sign, and then more than half a million dollars was paid to their accounts.

 Chapter 61： French director

    In the conference room, Ronan chatted with Hassan and Hussein.


    "This is a pleasant cooperation. Thank you for your trust and support to Shahai Entertainment." Of course, he will not let the two of them take the money for nothing. One person sent an invitation letter: "The film premiered in Abu Dhabi. This is also a film made by the two investors. There are two names and avatars on the subtitles of the film. I hope it will be an honor to invite them to participate."


    Hussein immediately accepted the invitation letter and asked, "Can I take my family?"


    Ronan nodded: "Of course."


    Hearing this, Hussein opened his eyes and smiled. It was too much face to let children and family members see their names and avatars in a Hollywood movie.


    Not only makes money, but also makes face. Such good things are too few.


    Hassan considered more comprehensively than Hussein, thinking of investing 300,000 US dollars, he could easily recover more than 500,000 US dollars in less than a year, and some of his ideas became stronger.


    This little money is really not a lot to him, but the rate of return is high.


    "Mr. Anderson." Hasan accepted the invitation letter and suddenly said, "I heard that Hollywood studios shoot a lot of films every year. Does Shahai Entertainment only have this "Human Removal Project" this year?"


    Ronan said calmly: "Of course not. Shahai Entertainment''s goal is to become a big Hollywood company. The next step is to invest in two large-scale movie projects..."


    Before he could finish, Hassan rushed to ask: "Does your company continue to raise external financing for new projects?"


    "Yes." Hussein looked at Ronan expectantly, "Are you still raising money?"


    The fact that money is average has proved that Shahai Entertainment has an excellent reputation, and Ronan Anderson on the opposite side is a capable and reliable young man.


    Ronan nodded slowly, and said unhurriedly: "One project needs to cooperate with the Investment Bureau. Another project...well, I plan to raise funds. After the premiere of the "Human Removal Project", a financing meeting will be held. If you are interested, you can participate."


    Hassan thought a little, and said, "I will definitely participate."


    Hussein echoed: "I will also participate."


    "Welcome." Ronan said with a smile.


    Hassan asked again: "Mr. Anderson, take the liberty to ask, how much is the investment in this project?"


    The "Human Removal Project" was a huge success. If this project does not exceed the psychological bottom line, it can be eaten with Hussein.


    Hussein and Hassan are best friends, and they look at Ronan with concern.


    "The budget is about 15 million U.S. dollars." Ronan appeared calm, and his words were very real: "There may be additional investment in the later period."


    Hassan rubbed his beard lightly. The $15 million fund is a bit too much. He and Hussein can get it out, but they have to consider the risk. After so many years of business, it is impossible to put all eggs in the same basket. inside.


    The two sides talked a few more words. Robert brought the Abu Dhabi media to the conference room at the right time and interviewed Hassan and Hussein.


    As a businessman who is not a trench in Abu Dhabi, Hassan and Hussein are also willing to be interviewed.


    "This is a very successful investment." Hassan is fairly calm: "The American Sand Sea Entertainment has a good reputation. It has produced a good movie, and the profit generated by the movie proves this."


    Hussein praised: "This is the investment with the highest rate of return since I started business. I was hesitant at the time, but Mr. Ronan-Anderson proved that the deal was very cost-effective. I regret that I was too conservative and invested. The money is too little. Fortunately, we still have the opportunity to cooperate with Mr. Ronan Anderson."


    After the interview, the two people asked about the time and location of the financing meeting and left the meeting room.


    went down to the lobby on the first floor of the hotel, Hassan and Hussein did not leave immediately, instead they found a quiet place in the lobby and discussed.


    "This is a good opportunity!" Hussein was a little excited: "I missed the last time. I can''t miss this time again."


    Hassan frowned and thought, without speaking.


    Hussein added: "People were invited by the Investment Bureau and will continue to cooperate with the Investment Bureau. Our first investment has also received its due return. Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment are credible."


    "Ronan Anderson is trustworthy." Hassan didn''t doubt this, and said slowly: "But have you ever thought that 15 million US dollars is too much pressure for us."


    Hussein patted his leg: "I don''t know when the money is spent."


    Hassan¡¯s cell phone rang suddenly, and another friend¡¯s voice came after the connection: "Didn¡¯t you settle the Hollywood investment? Really made money?"


    "I really made it, the money has already arrived, almost doubled."


    The voice in the microphone was a little surprised: "No? The reward is so generous? Is there any mistake."


    Hassan replied: "I asked you to invest together, and you said that the other party was unreliable. Now the money is in my account."


    "Ah... Hassan." The voice on the other side of the phone was a little flattering: "Can you introduce me to that young Hollywood tycoon?"


    Hassan thought about it for a moment, and replied, "No problem."


    hung up the phone, he looked at Hussein: "Without affecting the capital chain, we will get more money this time."


    Hussein nodded heavily: "Okay!"


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    Abu Dhabi International Airport, Mansour got off a private jet and specially invited a VIP from Paris, the capital of art, to his stretch sedan.


    "Mr. Minister." This is a man with a somewhat Arab appearance: "Have you read my script?"


    Mansour took the script next to him, held it in his hand and said, "Mr. Fontaine, the script is excellent. I also watched the two films you directed, which are very characteristic."


    The other party directed two films, which were also screened in France. He had watched these two films and made a detailed investigation in Paris. This Fontaine director with UAE descent is rapidly rising in the French film circle. He has won two important awards at local small film festivals.


    According to the survey data, this is a very promising director in Europe.


    Fontaine is very satisfied with the attitude of the Arab tycoon, saying: "I have a quarter of the UAE blood. It has always been my wish to return to the Arab world to shoot movies. This script will become a reflection of Arab society in my hands. State-of-the-art artwork, showing Arab society and culture to the world."


    His tone became a little excited: "8 million dollars. Mr. Minister, for only 8 million dollars, a film representing Arab artistic achievements can be born!"


    Mansour frowned insignificantly, and said: "Some plots are not very suitable, especially poverty, which is not suitable for Abu Dhabi."


    "This is an artistic process based on reality." Fontaine seems to have been prepared for a long time, and his words are persuasive: "A great film must be critical and philosophical in order to ensure its artistry. I plan to bring it. Participating in one of the three major European film festivals with this work, as long as it can be shortlisted in the competition unit, this film will inevitably attract worldwide attention and the name of Abu Dhabi will spread all over the world."


    When I heard about the three major European film festivals, Mansour was a little moved. The three major film festivals have great influence. Through the three major film festivals, Abu Dhabi can further expand its popularity.


    Fontaine looked at Mansour, a little anxious, aren¡¯t these Arabs very rich? Not willing to pay 8 million dollars? Didn¡¯t it mean that the Hollywood company raised nearly ten million dollars from the Investment Bureau in the first half of the year?


    As a person of partial UAE descent Fontaine knows an official of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. When the other party went to Paris for business last month, he entertained the official and the other party mentioned the movie in words Investment matters, which gave him a huge inspiration.


    He has directed two small productions, and has always wanted to raise funds for the filming department of really influential films, so as to enter the mainstream European film circle.


    But investment is too hard to find. In this regard, European directors are more difficult than Hollywood directors.


    The words of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority officials reminded him of a wealthy oil tycoon. With the help of that official friend, he had a conversation with Mansour at a cultural exchange event in Saudi Arabia, and initially moved this person. The prince in power.


    Mansour put down the script and said, "Mr. Fontaine, I also have a movie project from Hollywood. I will give you an answer after I think about it."


    This is very polite, but Fang Dan can''t wait any longer.


    On Mansour¡¯s private jet, he heard people say that the Hollywood movie invested by the Investment Bureau will premiere in Abu Dhabi this afternoon.


    An official friend also quietly told him that Ronan Anderson, the producer of the film, has brought another new project and is ready to continue to cooperate with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Looking back at Mansour¡¯s words, Fontaine thought after thinking about it, and it is not difficult to draw a conclusion, just like Hollywood movies always threaten French films, that **** Hollywood producer seems to have formed a competition with him. Mansour thinks about it. Is it one of two?


    Fang Dan¡¯s heart is sinking. With those **** in Hollywood who don¡¯t understand movies, Mansour may be less likely to cooperate with him.


    How many of the young Hollywood **** really understand film art? A true French director still has this basic knowledge.

 Chapter 62： Shark grabbing meat

    "Mr. Minister, my films are not comparable to cheap horror films and popcorn films."


    For Qiantu''s sake, Fang Dan gritted his teeth secretly and said: "If such an Arab art film can win awards at the three major film festivals, the impact will be huge and far-reaching, enough to be famous in history!"


    Because of investing in a movie, Mansour knows a little bit about the film industry and naturally knows the long history and huge influence of the three major European film festivals.


    An Arab film can be awarded, which is quite attractive to him.


    But he didn''t immediately express his opinion. He always felt that there was something wrong with the script provided by Fang Dan, because it was a layman, but he couldn''t think it through.


    Seeing that Mansour hadn¡¯t said anything, Fang Dan said: ¡°Mr. Minister, you are already involved in the film industry. Everyone knows that. The first film invested in "Human Removal Project" will also be released in the UAE, but Hollywood¡¯s The crowd is untrustworthy!"


    Mansour has read the "Ace Agent" script and investment statement faxed by Saleh. Ronan Anderson has done impeccable work. Such a person is not credible?


    After getting a huge investment and returning to Paris, I still continue to be the pauper of the director. Fontaine believes that the turning point of fate is in Abu Dhabi.


    "What is the core of Hollywood movies? Business! Profit!" He continued: "Those people in Hollywood can betray even film art for commercial profits, let alone other? The essence of film art should be the transmission of culture, which is one A manifestation of belief and the essence of society, not just entertainment!"


    Mansour nodded slowly. He didn''t agree with the previous words about Ronan Anderson, but the words of film art still moved him somewhat.


    This does make sense.


    Maybe you can invest in this Mr. Fang Dan¡¯s film. Continue to invest in Hollywood commercial films, and at the same time try tall art films.


    If the latter can get the award, this investment will make money.


    There is no shortage of money in the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, but every penny must be used where it should be used.


    Both projects seem to be good.


    Mansour has a higher education and is definitely an elite class. His head quickly went through two scripts. Ronan Anderson''s script was too entertaining and lacking in inner thinking, and Fontaine''s script was too obscure...


    "Mr. Fontaine." Mansour had an idea: "I want to let someone evaluate your script. You will wait two days in Abu Dhabi, and I will give you an answer as soon as possible."


    Hearing this, Fang Dan breathed a sigh of relief.


    Mansour does not have talents who can study film. The entire UAE film industry is at a stage where it can only bring in filming and production, and cannot find professional evaluation talents. His idea is very simple, let Ronan Anderson evaluate Fontaine Script.


    Hmm... Let Fontaine evaluate Ronan Anderson''s script.


    Maybe combining the advantages of the two can make the movie even better?


    Yes, the combination of business and art.


    Mansour took a copy and handed it to Fontaine: "This is a Hollywood script I just received. Take a look and help me with your opinion."


    Fontaine immediately took it. Under the name of "Ace Agent" on the cover of the script is the author of the script, and the name written on it is Ronan Anderson!


    A competitor¡¯s script...


    He opened it and looked at it. It was only at the beginning, and he almost couldn''t stand it. It was helicopter bombing, explosions and killings, all of which are very vulgar in Hollywood.


    Mansour puts away Fontaine''s script, intending to see Ronan Anderson and let him see it.


    The limousine came to a hotel and stopped. Fontaine was about to get off. Mansour invited him: "You take a rest first. I will send someone to pick you up in the afternoon to attend the evening premiere."


    Fontaine understands that this is referring to the "Human Elimination Project", and he just wants to see who Ronan Anderson is. If you want to defeat your competitors, you must first understand your competitors.


    It has been several days since I started talking with Mansour in Saudi Arabia. Mansour has never let go of investment. Perhaps it has something to do with these people from Hollywood.


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    At 5 o''clock in the afternoon, at the Emirates Grand Theatre in Abu Dhabi, the UAE premiere of "Human Removal Project" kicked off.


    Many wealthy people, celebrities and members of the royal family from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi participated in this premiere. Even Dubai also sent representatives.


    Ronan specially appeared in front of many media cameras, walked through the long red carpet, and after coming to the interview area, in front of countless cameras, he warmly embraced the actor Muhammad.


    A reporter from the UAE National Television came to interview immediately.


    "Mr. Anderson, Arabs rarely play important roles in Hollywood movies." The reporter asked, "How is your cooperation with Muhammad this time?"


    In recent days, the Mohammeds have been participating in various media activities in Abu Dhabi. The scenery is endless and it can be described as returning home in splendor.


    Ronan replied: "In life, Muhammad is an intellectual. He is very smart and has a high IQ. On the set, he is a great actor. When filming, his greatness lies in his ability to understand reality. All his own life and shadows are erased in life. In this movie, he performed very well, because in the scene, he erased all his personalities and put all of them into the role. He is a very easy collaboration People who are capable of performing various roles."


    This is the answer that all three parties would like to hear.


    Ronan needs to show the position of his old Arab friends, and Abu Dhabi officials hope to highlight Arab actors.


    Muhammad is a little grateful. It takes too long to be ignored and discriminated against, and respect will become especially important.


    The reporter asked again: "What was your original intention for making this movie?"


    Ronan started talking nonsense: "Using film techniques to show the social reality of the United States. This is a violent anti-violence film. Violence is everywhere in American society. American society is by no means as good as it looks outside. Some are not good. I hope this movie will attract the attention of the whole society. Violence, discrimination and government inaction will destroy this society."


    Those who inappropriately criticize the Washington authorities are definitely not qualified Hollywood filmmakers.


    The reporter continued to ask: "When we interviewed Mr. Muhammad, he mentioned the discrimination against a few actors in Hollywood. What do you think?"


    "This is real." Ronan looked sad, "This is an unfairness that deeply hurts people who really love movies. I very much hope to change this situation and I am willing to work hard for it."


    He is now a civil rights fighter of freedom and equality: "No matter what you believe in, no matter where you come from, no matter what your skin color, no matter what political ideas you uphold, you are all equal!"


    Mohammed nodded again and again. If there were more good people like Ronan in Hollywood, it would be great.


    "Thank you, Mr. Anderson." The reporter said, "You are our true friend."


    Ronan said at the right time: "As a friend, you can''t just talk, I''ve been doing it, so I have this movie."


    The reporter nodded his head: "Yes! You are too right!"


    At the end of the interview, Ronan and Mohammed came to the photo zone, took photos with some officials of the Investment Bureau, and then entered the VIP room of the theater and met Saleh.


    "Come here." Saleh led Ronan into the lounge next to him: "Brother Mansour wants to see you. UU reading www.uuk¨¡nshu.com"


    Ronan entered the lounge, saw Mansour immediately, smiled and said hello: "Hello, Mr. Minister."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Mansour shook his hand.


    The two chatted a few words about the "Human Removal Project" and Mansour took the initiative to say: "I have read your plan and the script of "Ace Agent". It''s very good. The Investment Bureau is reviewing and will give you an answer soon. ."


    "Thank you for your support from the Investment Bureau and Mr. Minister." Ronan is very patient.


    "Oh, that''s right." Mansour took a bound book and handed it over: "This is a new script I received. I don''t have a professional candidate here. Can you help me see it and give me some comments?"


    Ronan took the script and glanced at it. The title of the script was written in French, English and Arabic. It was called "Life in the UAE". The writer was a person named Fontaine, and the nationality marked after the name was French.


    "I met a French director in Saudi Arabia, and he had a lot of ideas. He is going to make an art film that reflects the UAE society, and the goal is the three major European film festivals..."


    Mansour said briefly.


    Ronan calmly opened the script and quickly browsed, but his thoughts were not on the script, but the so-called French director.


    Has a shark smelling blood come to grab the meat so soon?


    "Any comments?" Ronan confirmed.


    Mansour doesn¡¯t seem to be talking, but rather serious: "Mr. Anderson, I believe your professionalism, please take a closer look at this script."


    Ronan could not refuse, and said: "Okay, I need some time."


    Mansour smiled and replied: "Don''t worry."


    At the end of the conversation, Ronan took the lead to leave the lounge and enter the VIP room, where he had just chatted with a few people introduced by Saleh.

 Chapter 63： Ronan is a good man

    In the VIP room, seven or eight rich people are gathering to talk about movies and investment.


    "Shahai Entertainment and that Mr. Anderson very much abide by the spirit of the contract." Hassan said to his friends: "It hasn''t even been for a year. Not only has it returned the principal, but also paid the due profits. The American businessmen I have contacted In China, there is no one who is honest and trustworthy like Mr. Anderson."


    Hussein took the words triumphantly: "We are not only getting profits, but our names and avatars will also appear in the movie."


    "Isn''t it just a profit of more than 200,000 US dollars?" The person who spoke was a particularly dark-faced person: "Although we are not among the really rich people in Abu Dhabi, we are not short of more than 200,000 US dollars."


    Hassan shook his head straight: "This is not a matter of more than 200,000 US dollars, but an admission ticket. Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson have brought new film projects. We are ready to increase investment, and we will benefit in the future. Bigger."


    The black-faced man asked: "Can you guarantee a certain profit?"


    "You are also a businessman, speaking so layman!" Hussein retorted: "You are engaged in foreign exchange business, can guarantee 100% profit?"


    Black-faced people are speechless for a moment. Opportunities and risks go hand in hand. This is the most basic business common sense.


    A young man in his twenties opened his mouth at this moment: "Hassan, this investment must bring me."


    A person next to Hassan said, "Aren¡¯t you going to introduce Ronan Anderson to me? What about people?"


    "Aziz, are you planning to invest too?" someone asked.


    The person named Aziz smiled and said, "I missed the first opportunity and don¡¯t want to miss the second one. Those of us, the little money we earned from our hard business, will only depreciate if we keep it in our hands. Find the right channel to invest, I think Ronan Anderson is good."


    "My brothers, don''t you know?"


    A strange voice suddenly sounded, and then a strange face entered the small circle: "Americans are untrustworthy! Hollywood is full of liars!"


    Including Hassan, everyone else looked at the stranger.


    Fontaine said: "As far as I know, Ronan Anderson is not well-known in Hollywood, and your investment risk is extremely high!"


    I just walked here and heard a group of people talking about Ronan Anderson and investing in his movies. Fontaine couldn''t help but listen for a while. That guy from Hollywood has so many people who take the initiative to invest. Is there any mistake?


    And he, he has been in the Middle East for a long time, and he hasn''t even seen the shadow of funds.


    As a purely French director, there is a natural aversion to Hollywood. Without Hollywood, these film directors are in a hundred times better situation than they are now.


    Can''t compete with Hollywood in North America, can''t compete with Hollywood in Europe, and can''t compete with Hollywood in Arab countries?


    With his Arab identity, Fang Dan looked at the investors who fell into Hollywood dream fairy tales, and shouted: "The people in Hollywood are really untrustworthy. They have too many deceptive tricks. You must be careful, that Ronan -Anderson cannot be trusted..."


    "Who are you?" Hussein interrupted him: "Why do you say Mr. Anderson is not credible? Please show evidence!"


    Hassan looked a little ugly, staring at Fontaine, and said: "This gentleman, the profit we made from investing in Mr. Anderson is in his hands. Mr. Anderson has fulfilled the contract. You tell me that such a person is not credible? Oh, you are Who? A stranger like you can be trusted?"


    He asked his companions: "Who do you know him?"


    These people all shook their heads.


    Fontaine was about to refute. Hassan saw Ronan and said, "Everyone, Mr. Anderson is over there. Let''s go over."


    All the people are gone, only Fang Dan is standing here in a daze.


    The situation is very serious, and it is not easy to overwhelm competitors.


    Fontaine frowned, and once again complained about Mansour, the dignified UAE oil rich, so stingy!


    On the other side, Hassan introduced a group of people to Ronan. After the two parties greeted him, those who had no intention of investing quickly left, and the rest seemed to have reached a tacit understanding with Hassan.


    "Mr. Anderson." Hassan lowered his voice and said, "I have an idea."


    Ronan nodded: "Please speak."


    Hassan pointed to the few remaining people and said, "My friends and I are interested in investing in your new movie project."


    "Okay." Ronan said with a smile, "We had a successful cooperation, and I also want to continue to cooperate with old friends."


    Hassan said again, "Shall we talk to another place?"


    Ronan looked at his watch and said, "So, we will talk in detail when the premiere is over."


    "it is good."


    The two parties quickly agreed to return to the Emirates Hotel to discuss investment matters after the film premiere.


    In the lounge on the other side, Muhammad was brought in by a fat man.


    Chief Mansour exchanged a few simple greetings with the Arab actor, and asked directly: "Who is Ronan Anderson in your eyes?"


    Muhammad was stunned, as if he didn''t expect the chief to have a question.


    Mansour smiled: "Don''t be nervous, just talk in private, just say whatever you see or feel."


    "Okay." Muhammad said with little thought, "Mr. Ronan Anderson is a good man, he is very kind to the crew, and he is the same to me, which is rare in Hollywood."


    Mansour nodded slightly, and then asked, "Did the crew encounter a lot of difficulties? For example, release?"


    Mohammed thought for a while and said, "Yes. As far as I know, Mr. Anderson has contacted many distribution companies, but most companies refuse to distribute our films. I heard someone from the crew mentioned that the people at DreamWorks refuted Anderson face to face. Sir, ask him to modify the plot of the movie."


    What he said was truly heard: "Mr. Anderson flatly refused."


    Mansour continued to ask: "DreamWorks is the company founded by the Jews?"


    "Yes." Muhammad smiled helplessly: "So, I didn''t think it was weird that they did this."


    Mansour is not difficult to think that Ronan Anderson and the Jews are indeed strained.


    The two are still going on. What Mohammed said all proves that Mr. Ronan Anderson is a good friend of Abu Dhabi.


    After a while, Muhammad left the lounge.


    "The situation is not much different from what Saleh said." Mansour said slowly: "Ronan Anderson is worth the investment."


    The fat assistant answered, "I just talked to Muhammad¡¯s wife and I specially adapted her words. Ronan Anderson treated them very well in the crew. According to her, Ronan Anderson should belong to the American leftist affirmative. Activists."


    Mansour thought for a while and asked, "How much investment does Ronan-Anderson''s new project require?"


    The fat man replied: ¡°US$20 million to US$30 million He explained: ¡°According to the description of the plan, the situation of big investment action movies has changed greatly when shooting, and additional budgets may be added, but if shooting normally, 20 million US dollars can basically be completed. "


    Mansour quickly made a decision: "Then 25 million dollars." He raised his hand again: "Don''t let the news go, I have to wait."


    The fat man nodded first, and then asked: "Where is the French director''s project? When I picked him up, he urged him."


    "Wait." Mansour thought of his previous considerations and said, "In this way, you contact Ronan and Fontaine to consult their opinions. I am going to have a meeting with them to discuss these two projects."


    It is best to integrate the advantages of both parties to achieve the balance between business and art that is often said in the media. The new film project can have a larger audience and ensure the artistic content. It is best to win several heavyweight awards to attract more people. attention.


    Ronan entered the screening hall and his seat was next to Saleh. He sat down and chatted with Saleh. Muhammad also came to the other side of the row and took a seat.


    Saleh said casually: "This actor is very popular in Abu Dhabi. Brother Mansour received him just now."


    Ronan nodded: "I think he can be the actor of the new project."


    Mansour see him? Will you ask about the movie or the crew? Of course he is not worried. When he was on the crew, he did too much work in advance.


    The premiere of ¡¡¡¡ went smoothly. This is a special Arab version, which reduced the blood scale and increased the role of the Muhammads. At the end of the screening, there was a warm applause.


    Ronan returned to the Emirates Hotel, first read the script that Mansour gave him, and waited for Hassan and others to come to talk about investment.

 Chapter 64： The situation has not collapsed

    In the reception room of the luxurious suite, Ronan received Hassan and his group of five people.


    "This script is very interesting." Hassan was clearly the leader, and said, "It''s much more interesting than the story of the "Human Removal Project."


    Ronan tells the truth: ¡°But it¡¯s more expensive to shoot the desired effect.¡±


    Hussein answered: "We believe in Mr. Anderson''s ability."


    "You have read the plan and the script. I am highlighting a few points." Ronan continued to maintain his consistent image: "The director of this film is James Huang, who is also the director of the "Human Removal Project". An excellent one. The director of is very important to the film, and some of you must also understand this."


    Aziz said first: "Does this have a higher chance of success?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "It is true." He added: "In addition, this film is more expensive than the "Human Removal Project", it takes longer to shoot, and it takes a long time to pay back.


    Hassan nodded slightly: "We understand."


    "That''s good." Ronan pointed to the plan: "Apart from these, you have any questions, just ask."


    Hassan asked several people with his eyes, and said with a smile: "This plan is very detailed, let''s talk about the investment link."


    Ronan certainly would not object: "Yes."


    Hasan said: "The five of us jointly invested 8 million US dollars to invest in the "Reaper Is Coming" project. The terms of return on investment are consistent with the "Human Removal Plan" contract. A legal dispute arises. The long time should not exceed three years. You must settle the project income and you need to settle the investment income with us immediately."


    He emphasized one more point: "Like the film tonight, our names and avatars should be shown in the prologue of the film."


    Ronan thought for a moment, and said, "No problem." He smiled and said, "I have a request too."


    Hassan nodded: "Please speak."


    Because I don¡¯t understand the Hollywood model, the other party¡¯s request is not too much. Ronan just said: "You must not interfere with film production, distribution and various operations. I need professional people to do professional things."


    Hearing this, Hassan laughed, Ronan Anderson is still the honest Yankee.


    "I can guarantee this." He said, "We believe in Mr. Anderson''s professionalism."


    The two parties reached an agreement on the main terms. There will be no more problems with this investment cooperation. The rest are details. Ronan can leave it to Robert to discuss later.


    Two days later, the two parties signed a contract smoothly, and Ronan also got the first investment of the second trip to Abu Dhabi.


    During ¡¡¡¡, he devoted time to carefully read the script called "Arabian Life".


    This script is aimed at ordinary people in the UAE. Although there are many contents that show the wealth of Abu Dhabi, the theme is inclined to show the dark side of society.


    how to say? This is a realistic book.


    is very in line with the normal situation of human society. As long as people with a little clear head know that no country or society has only a good side.


    In addition, with Ronan¡¯s eyes, it is not difficult to judge that this is a movie that is heavily literary.


    Once a literary and artistic movie is made, the focus will often fall on the dark side.


    Then, the financing will be held on time.


    The five-person team headed by Hasan was also gladly invited and appeared at the financing meeting held by Shahai Entertainment for "The God of Death".


    "Human Removal Project" is being screened in Abu Dhabi. Project investors have been rewarded, recommended by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and the famous leader of the party, Saleh, said that this financing will be much smoother than the first time. .


    It was like the first financing meeting. It took three days. Excluding the funds from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, only US$3 million was actually raised.


    With the foundation for success, it will be much easier to raise funds again. In this financing meeting, the intention was reached to invest US$12 million, and the actual contract was to raise US$7 million.


    In this way, the "Reaper Is Coming" project raised 15 million US dollars. Although it is a bit far from the ideal state of 20 million US dollars, the news brought by Saleh, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority basically approved the "Ace The investment of "Special Agent" may be around US$25 million.


    The "Ace Agent" project can be said to be an important reason for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to continue to support Shahai Entertainment.


    It is impossible for Ronan to give up this project with a very limited audience, not only because "Reaper is coming" is short of $5 million from the ideal budget, but also related to Shahai Entertainment''s acquisition of the distribution company''s funds.


    Even if it¡¯s only the late 1990s, the U.S. dollar is still strong, but issuing companies with a slightly more sophisticated distribution channels can¡¯t even get it without tens of millions of dollars.


    If you can buy companies with well-established distribution channels for a few million dollars, or easily establish distribution channels, there will not be so many production companies willing to endure the high commissions of distribution companies.


    Like in the early nineties, many films including "Terminator 2" produced by the famous Carlock Pictures were all released by other companies.


    is similar to Olean, the producer of "The Silent Lamb".


    Although he did not formally contact the Embassy Pictures, Ronan is determined to solve the issue of distribution.


    just can bring more investment back from Abu Dhabi.


    After the financing meeting, the agreement was signed with the investors, and the investment from the Investment Bureau has not been approved yet.


    Ronan accepted Mansour¡¯s invitation to attend a small meeting and brought suggestions for the script of "Life in Arabia".


    He is still fighting for the investment of the Investment Bureau. Mansour has formally consulted his opinion, and of course he must take it seriously.


    "This script was given to Mansour by a Frenchman."


    Walking up the corridor of the building, Ronan told Robert what he had inquired from Saleh: "The news of the financing of the "Human Investment Project" has gradually spread. It is not only us who are eyeing Abu Dhabi. "


    Robert has a headache: "There are too many people here, so it''s easy to make mistakes."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and said in a low voice: "After this time, Abu Dhabi will pause here. You can''t wait until something really goes wrong."


    Maybe it¡¯s okay once, and it¡¯s okay twice, or even three times. It¡¯s not going to be smooth if it¡¯s too many times. Now the information between the two sides is not equal. Abu Dhabi doesn¡¯t know Hollywood, but they can¡¯t never know .


    Robert has said several times that filmmaking is not as good as professional financing, but can control the greed in his heart. Then he said: "Now he is just a Frenchman. Once he succeeds in financing, the British, Italians and Germans may be Followed over Ronan was very satisfied and said, ¡°It¡¯s time for us to change our goal. "


    Shahai Entertainment is in its infancy and requires a large amount of funds. The company has limited liquidity and can only find a way to borrow chickens to lay eggs.


    Besides, film is a high-risk investment after all. Isn''t it stupid that the company uses its own money to make films at the initial stage?


    and other companies have sufficient funds and strong ability to resist risks, and then self-investing and selfies can become one of the many choices.


    Robert reminded: "When these two projects settle funds, we don''t have to come in person again, and international settlement is not too troublesome."


    Obviously, he was worried that something went wrong and he could not go back.


    After all, this is Abu Dhabi, not Los Angeles.


    "Don''t worry." Ronan patted his arm: "The situation hasn''t collapsed yet."


    Robert couldn''t help but shook his head and smiled: Indeed, it is still far from the crash.


    The two came near the entrance of the meeting room, and a middle-aged man in a suit suddenly walked over.


    Ronan glanced at him, this man seemed to be a mixed-race, with some characteristics of Arab appearance.


    "Are you Ronan Anderson from Shahai Entertainment?" The English accent of this person is a bit strange.


    Ronan could hear that this man with a French accent said, "I am. Excuse me..."


    Before I finished speaking, French English sounded again: "Didn''t you raise 15 million US dollars? Don''t leave? You can''t be too greedy!"


    Ronan was inexplicable first, and then thought of who this person is.


    I probably heard a sound outside the door. Someone opened the door of the conference room. A thin man walked out and said with a smile, "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Fontaine, you are all here, please come in."

 Chapter 65： Let Shahai have nowhere to go

    "Mr. Minister, the "Ace Agent" you gave me is a typical commercial script."


    In the conference room, Fontaine first looked at Mansour and Saleh sitting in front of him, then looked at the Hollywood producer Ronan Anderson on the opposite side, his fundraising competitor, and said: ¡°When the movie is completely treated as one When growing a commodity, the movie is given a series of defects of the commodity, such as streamlined production, such as popularization, such as superficiality."


    He strengthened his tone, with a hint of disdain in the French accent: "This is the biggest feature of Hollywood movies, and it is also a well-known flaw!"


    Ronan calmly entered this conference room and listened to Mansour talking about asking him and the French director to express their views on each other''s script, and he roughly understood why the French director Fontaine had to say those things before.


    The other party identified him as a competitor and treated the meeting as a battlefield.


    Ronan shook his head secretly. This man looks like an Arab, but he doesn''t understand Chief Mansour at all. Lenovo Mansour said when he gave him the script. This investment bureau chief probably wanted two The script provided by the person is more complete, so that the filming and production will have a better effect.


    Chief Mansur has a good idea, but unfortunately he is a person outside the movie circle after all.


    Of course, this is just his guess. Who knows the true thoughts of Chief Mansour, let''s look at the situation first.


    Seeing Ronan¡¯s silence, Fontaine was even more energetic: ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to see the film¡¯s production philosophy from the script of "Ace Agent". The problems in life are simple and stylized, completely ignoring the independent history and culture of a country. This tendency seriously damages the value of the film."


    Mansour''s face was as usual, as if he was thinking about what Fontaine said.


    Saleh was a little surprised. He didn''t know that such a situation happened in today''s meeting. He couldn''t help looking at Ronan and found Ronan sitting there calmly, as if he didn''t mean to retort.


    He glanced at his brother again, and couldn''t see the other person''s true thoughts.


    Ronan is so calm, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is very rich, and it is easy to invest in two projects at the same time.


    If the French director only criticized the "Ace Agent" script for serious commercialization, he would not care. This is a fact.


    Fang Dan looked around at the seven or eight people in the conference room. No one refuted. The confidence from the art capital instantly filled his heart.


    "When a film is aimed at a global audience, it must dig deeper into the real value of the film! It must have a sense of history, philosophical thinking, and humanistic thinking, and encourage the audience to think!


    These words echoed in the conference room, and they sounded reasonable.


    Ronan couldn''t help but nodded slightly. The French director''s theoretical level is quite high, and these words are very reasonable. Even if he is asked to refute, he can''t say anything for a while.


    From the perspective of film art, almost everything the other party said is the truth.


    If you use the movie as a commodity to refute it, it will definitely leave people with the impression of vulgarity, cheapness, and even profiteering.


    This is contrary to his conscientious and lofty compulsion in Abu Dhabi.


    I hope the French director is more sober and don''t get confused. The two projects don''t seem to conflict.


    Fontaine would not think so. In his opinion, his Arab brothers are so rich, and Mansour also expressed his appreciation for him. Why has the investment been so delayed?


    France is the birthplace of film and the country of noble film art, but it is suppressed by Hollywood movies in all directions. These art directors have always made it their responsibility to resist the invasion of Hollywood movies.


    This kind of confrontational thought has also seriously affected his judgment.


    "Director Fontaine." Mansour saw Fontaine suddenly shut up and said, "Please continue."


    The other party''s words do sound very reasonable.


    Hearing this, Fontaine was greatly encouraged and said loudly: "The Ace Agent does not possess any ideological and artistic qualities. When such a movie is produced, there is only one goal and result-commercial benefits! It may bring monetary benefits , But Minister, are we short of money?"


    He put himself in the Arab camp: "I also have Arab blood, and I am also a member of Arab brothers. Therefore, I have an obligation to remind you that the "Ace Agent" project can bring anything besides money. Can it bring honor? Can people see the cultural achievements of Arabs? Can the artistic value of Arabs be realized? Can you seriously discuss the chaotic and complicated problems in life?"


    Ronan looked at the French director, his peaceful eyes gradually became sharper.


    What does the other party want to do? These words are very confusing.


    Fontaine yelled: "No! He can''t bring us Arabs anything except money! Such movies have no value to us Arabs!"


    Mansour''s complexion changed, his eyes were a little gloomy, as if he was thinking about Fontan''s words.


    Robert couldn''t help but want to stand up to refute. Ronan pulled him slightly, reminding him to calm down with his eyes. At this time, it would be no good to refute casually.


    Saleh frequently looked at Ronan''s side. He had never been in contact with the Frenchman, and he always turned to Ronan''s side.


    Among the people he has contact with a bit of weight in Hollywood, there is no one like Ronan who treats the Arab world fairly.


    What the French director Fontaine said is not easy to refute.


    Ronan knew this. The French director came prepared, and seemed to want to follow the path that Shahai Entertainment has taken, leaving Shahai Entertainment with nowhere to go in Abu Dhabi.


    Obviously, he can coexist, but he has to cheat "Ace Agent" because he is from Paris, the art capital, and Shahai Entertainment belongs to Hollywood?


    Ronan knows that European directors generally do not want to see Hollywood commercial films and related practitioners.


    With mental arithmetic and unintentional, this incident somewhat caught him off guard.


    Ronan has been thinking, where is the counterattack?


    Since I don¡¯t want to coexist, it¡¯s better to get out of the game. After all, this plan is of great importance. It not only involves the production of "Death Is Coming", but is also closely related to the publishing company he plans for next.


    From the perspective of the owner of a commercial company People who have moved their fundamental interests are definitely the enemy.


    Fontaine looked around the conference room again, determined that he had gained a certain advantage, and said: "The benefits that commercial films can bring are all superficial and are based on money. These are exactly what we lack!"


    How many people dare to say that the Investment Bureau, which represents the funds of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is short of money? Will definitely be killed by money.


    "In contrast to my project." Fontaine talked a lot, and finally contacted his own film: "A film that deeply reflects the Arab society and the reality of Abu Dhabi. Such a film can let the whole world see Abu Dhabi''s The true face will enable people to truly understand the social and humanistic reality of Abu Dhabi."


    Mansour nodded slightly. Arab countries always feel mysterious. If you want to become a country with world influence, you must first eliminate the so-called mystery.


    Hearing what the French director said, Ronan suddenly had an idea.


    Fontaine continued: "Regarding the future of this film, I will take it to participate in the competition of the Cannes Film Festival, and strive to win an award and attract the attention of the world! At that time, the honor will belong to all the Arab brothers!"


    Cannes Film Festival? Ronan suddenly laughed, and his thoughts were instantly clear.


    Mansour was very satisfied with what Fontaine said, and nodded slightly, the honor of the three major film festivals...


    Ronan finally said: "Mr. Minister, Director Fang Dan, I have a few questions."


    If Mansour opens his mouth to announce his investment in Fangdan¡¯s project, even if "Ace Agent" is not 100% out of the game, it may be affected later.


    Say it again, the other side repeatedly reminded Mansour not to invest in "Ace Agent" in his words. Is it really muddy when he sits here?

 Chapter 66： Bad intentions

    Everyone''s eyes turned to Ronan in an instant. Robert was a little worried. If this is not done well, it will definitely affect the financing plan.


    Fontaine stared closely at Ronan, this young Hollywood producer, whose understanding of film art is comparable to him?


    If this person refutes, he will only leave behind a horrible image of stubbornness, and what refute does he use, the Hollywood business? Mansour and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are not short of money!


    In Fontaine''s eyes, Ronan Anderson had been run into a corner gap that he couldn''t get out of.


    Fontaine was waiting for Ronan to refute.


    Ronan didn¡¯t seem to hear what Fontaine had just said. He picked up a script in front of him and said: "Mr. Fontaine, this is the "Life in Arabia" you wrote. I spent a few days reading it carefully. May I ask you Do you want to shoot this script in a realistic way?"


    ''S words hide the guiding nature, but between the lines of the script, there is a realistic message. Moreover, Fang Dan''s criticism of "Ace Agent" just now reveals a little of his own style.


    Fontaine thought the same way, and first replied: "Yes, an excellent movie must be able to truly reflect social issues." Then he asked rhetorically: "Why is my script in your place?"


    Ronan smiled and looked at Mansour. Mansour said, "I want Mr. Anderson to give some advice."


    "He?" Fang Dan''s dissatisfaction was written on his face for an instant, but he swallowed his questioning again when he thought of the identity of the Golden Master Mansour.


    Then I found an explanation for myself: Mansour is not a member of the film industry, and some things may not be very particular.


    Ronan asked again: "The film really reflects the content written in the script?"


    "Of course." Fang Danxin said that you have a problem, why should I write that if you don''t shoot like this?


    Ronan said lightly: "The fifth scene of the script, the ninth scene, the eleventh to the fifteenth scene, and the final ending. All the plots involving the heroine as a commoner and an ordinary person are telling. The unfairness of society, the difficulties of ordinary life, and even the misfortune caused by beliefs and social problems."


    He deliberately asked: "Is that so, Director Fang Dan?"


    Fontaine said with a bit of pride: "I am shooting a realistic film, and it must truly reflect the current social issues."


    Ronan asked again: "The heroine''s life background is in Abu Dhabi, right?"


    Fontaine is a little impatient, does this person understand movies? Patience replied: "It''s in Abu Dhabi."


    Everyone is a little confused, don''t understand what Ronan means.


    Ronan continued to ask: "Do you still take this movie to the International Film Festival?"


    "The plan is for the Cannes Film Festival, and Berlin and Venice are also possible." Fontaine is really a little angry this time: "I don''t understand the meaning of your asking these questions."


    Ronan did not answer Fontaine''s words, but instead looked at Mansour and said very seriously: "Mr. Minister, this Fontaine director claims to be an Arab brother, but in his bones he is no different from those who discredited Arabs in the West. . Oh, there is a little difference, he did it more concealedly."


    Fang Dan''s eyes widened and looked at Ronan in disbelief: "How can you slander people?"


    "What do you say?" Mansour was also a little surprised: "I have also read the script, but I haven''t seen this aspect."


    "You are slandering the director and film art." Fang Dan said again.


    Mansour glanced at him, and Fontaine closed his mouth.


    "I need an explanation," Mansour said.


    Robert looked at Ronan worriedly, how could he say such things casually.


    "If Director Fontaine can complete this film well and participate in the competition of the three major film festivals." Ronan was calm, "I have no doubt that the film can win awards."


    "Uh..." Fontaine was completely confused.


    Is this praising yourself in circles?


    Ronan said unhurriedly: "Every country has both good and bad sides, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Arabia, even in Northern Europe, which has a rich welfare system."


    This is a simple truth that all middle school students understand, no one denies it.


    "Western society has always looked at the Far East and the Middle East with colored glasses." Ronan continued: "They turned a blind eye to the good side of most countries in these regions, but they desperately dig out the relatively less good side of publicity, never caring whether their butts are or not. clean."


    Mansour is still a political person, and he said this to his heart: "That''s right, please continue."


    Ronan smiled modestly and said: "This situation is particularly obvious in the cultural field. I don''t know if Mr. Minister has paid attention to it. Many films that deliberately describe their country''s not beautiful are always winning awards at Western-dominated film festivals. , Because Westerners are happy to see this and like to see the so-called ignorant people in their mouths revealing the ugliness they imagined in front of audiences around the world.


    Mansour seems to understand what Ronan is talking about. He just lacks knowledge of movies, but he is not a fool.


    I have traveled to the West for many years, and I have personally experienced Westerners'' prejudice against Arab countries, and even slander.


    Ronan once again picked up the script and said, "Why is Director Fang Dan filming in a realistic way? Going to participate in the film festival again, and still have the confidence to win the award?"


    Without waiting for the French director to speak, he asked and replied: "Obviously, this film relies on selling the tears of Arabs in exchange for the sympathy of Westerners. Westerners also like to watch this kind of film because they need a bad movie The Arabs have graced their democratic life."


    Ronan suddenly raised his voice: "It''s very hopeful that such a film won an award!"


    Fontaine distinguished: "My movie is realistic! It has nothing to do with what you said!"


    Ronan doesn¡¯t care about him at all: ¡°There are good and bad sides in any country. As far as I know, Abu Dhabi has been working hard to solve the problem. Why do some people stare at the bad side? They also want to promote it through movies. There is a problem at home, which can obviously be solved by closing the door. What is the purpose of those who deliberately promote it?"


    Mansour suddenly realized that before, he felt that Fontaine''s script was a bit problematic, but he couldn''t figure out the specific problem. After all, what Fontaine wrote is part of the Arab society is not fabricated out of thin air.


    Now that I heard Ronan¡¯s words, I suddenly understood that this is to uncover the scars of Arab society and show it to those so-called liberal democrats.


    Fontaine was very anxious, his mother tongue came out in a hurry, and a long list of the most used French came out in his mouth.


    It is a pity that no one in the room understands French.


    Ronan was more condemned than Fontaine¡¯s words: ¡°To please the mainstream Western culture to win awards?¡± He said coldly: ¡°To exaggerate the ugliest side of Arabs slandered by Westerners and show them to Westerners and cater to them. The Westerners vilified the psychology of Arabs, so they won the prize...


    When he said this, he felt like he couldn''t stand him, but for financing considerations, he instantly suppressed it.


    You can''t even open your eyes and tell lies, still want to be a successful filmmaker?


    Ronan continued: ¡°Why do you want to film the dark side of society and the marginalized people instead of the prosperity of Abu Dhabi and the kindness and beauty of the Arab people? In order to cater to the distorted psychology of some people in the West, Director Fontaine deliberately uses dark methods Photographing the backwardness of the country. I only know how to express the ugliness of human nature and the backwardness of the country, but never propose how to improve it, nor can I see the country¡¯s efforts and sweat. Not only does this mean nothing to the Arabs, but it smears the country and the world. The image of compatriots."


    "Well said!" Saleh agreed: "These people have bad intentions!"


    Robert suddenly laughed. Ronan is so clever. He also read that script. It clearly wrote about the hard life of ordinary people, but he secretly changed the concept...


    But when you think about it, Ronan¡¯s words are very reasonable. Regardless of the three major European films or the best foreign language film at Oscars, he often does what Ronan said.

 Chapter 67： Huge money in hand

    After confirming that Fontaine was a competitor who was going to rush to grab the money, Ronan stopped being half-hearted.


    "Director Fontaine, you said that you are an Arab brother and one of the Arabs. Don''t you feel ashamed?" He hurriedly rebuked: "Blurry the suffering and sorrow of compatriots and sell them in order to satisfy the Western world''s ugliness of Arabs. Desire to create the subject, is there an Arab brother like you?"


    Saleh stared at Fontaine, his eyes were full of anger, this man''s mind was too mean!


    Mansour''s eyes looked at Fontaine also quite bad.


    "You talk nonsense!" Fang Dan retorted.


    Ronan did not entangle with him at all, and said to himself: "It is his responsibility to demonize his compatriots, and let the West regard his compatriots as inferior nations. Directors like you are a heinous group that should be eliminated!"


    He turned to Mansour and said: "Mr. Minister, as long as there are such inner ghosts here to destroy the image of Arabs, it is difficult for the whole world to have a correct understanding of Arabs."


    Mansour first nodded slightly to Ronan, then looked to Fang Dan, his eyes sharpened instantly.


    If this "Life in Arabia" does appear in the three major film festivals, will it harm the image of Abu Dhabi? Will it cause harm to your future career?


    Fontaine distinguished: "Mr. Minister, this is slander! This is..."


    "Enough, don''t say any more!" Mansour interrupted Fontaine directly and asked Saleh next to him, "What do you think."


    Saleh immediately got closer and said in a voice that the two of them could hear: "Mr. Anderson''s words are very reasonable. When I was in Los Angeles, I also heard that some people made films that slandered their compatriots to please Westerners. Mr. Anderson and Our friendship has stood the test of time and a film project, and is worthy of trust. This Frenchman...has the possibility of bad intentions."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "I think this Frenchman is concealing evil intentions. At the critical moment of his brother''s promotion, it is not worth taking such a risk."


    Mansour certainly has his own judgment. Ronan Anderson may not be all right, but there are some truths.


    Ronan felt that someone pulled himself a bit, turned his head to look, Robert quietly gave a thumb.


    Just like the first time investing in Shahai Entertainment, Mansour is not a hesitant person. He immediately made a decision and said to the thin man behind him: "You go to book a ticket and send Mr. Fang Dan to leave the country as quickly as possible. ."


    Fontaine looked at Mansour in shock: "Mr. Minister..."


    Mansour raised his hand to stop him from speaking, "That''s it!"


    The thin boy went over immediately and asked Fang Dan to leave the meeting room. When he left the door of the meeting room, the two bodyguards followed and wanted to accompany Fang Dan to take his luggage to the airport.


    In the meeting room, Mansour''s face looked much better.


    "Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Anderson." He forced a smile: "Otherwise I will make a mistake."


    Ronan humbled: "I just did what I should do."


    One party to the meeting has been invited away. Mansour did not intend to continue, and said directly: "I will urge the Investment Bureau to speed up the approval process for the investment of "Ace Agent". The funds have been raised to 20 million US dollars. Even if it is me, there are some procedures. It must also be left."


    Ronan is very patient: "Don''t worry."


    Mansour left the meeting room first, Saleh came over and said to Ronan, "I was really worried just now."


    Ronan smiled: "That person has bad intentions, as long as he studies and understands the external evaluation mechanism of Western films, it is not difficult to find out."


    Saleh said with emotion: "Fortunately there are professionals like you."


    Ronan invited: "I will invite you at noon?"


    Saleh shook his head: "I can''t go, there is entertainment, I can''t push it away."


    After a few words, he quickly left the meeting room, Ronan and Robert returned directly to the Chief Hotel.


    "It''s dangerous this time." Robert let out a breath.


    Ronan nodded, "I will change the target next time."


    "Well, don''t wait for someone to collapse and replace it." Robert sighed with emotion: "Fortunately, you responded in time."


    Without Ronan¡¯s accurate and fatal counterattack, it is hard to say that Shahai Entertainment can continue to cooperate with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Ronan took a glass of water and said before drinking, "If we can get this 25 million US dollars investment, our follow-up plan will be much smoother."


    Robert planted a flag: "I hope there are no accidents."


    Fortunately, the erection of the flag didn¡¯t work, and everything went quite smoothly. Only one day later, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority approved the investment plan of "Ace Agent", and the next day he formally signed a contract with Ronan, who represents Shahai Entertainment. , 25 million US dollars investment was in place on the same day.


    In some ways, Abu Dhabi''s credit is pretty good today.


    People with credibility must cooperate with those with high credibility, so Ronan feels that it is normal to reach cooperation.


    So far, this trip to Abu Dhabi, "Reaper is Coming" raised Abu Dhabi private funds of 15 million US dollars, and "Ace Agent" invested 25 million US dollars by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Forty million U.S. dollars is hugely funded, giving people a feeling that I have in the world.


    The trip to Abu Dhabi is over. Ronan bid farewell to the "Arab brothers" and prepares to leave the UAE.


    "The money is coming too fast."


    In the VIP room of the airport, George Clint, who came to Abu Dhabi for the first time, had not calmed his excitement, and made a random suggestion: "Should we shoot movies casually, and then all over the world looking for investment?"


    Mary glanced at him: "You think too much."


    Robert said with a smile, "I thought about it the same way when I came last time."


    "You can look for investment, but you can''t make movies casually." Ronan said at this time: "Successful films are the basis for us to raise funds. Without the success of the upper part of the "Human Investment Project", this time we can successfully raise investment?"


    George sighed, nodded and said, "Ronan, you are still the most awake."


    Ronan added: "The company''s growth is the foundation. If we don''t have a company of sufficient scale to support it, we might become the lowest-level liar."


    "Yes! Yes!" Robert echoed: "We are now called pull investment, there is no real company or project, that is a liar."


    Ronan changed the topic and confessed his work: "Mary, you go back to deal with funding and accounting issues Death is here" 20 million dollars budget, "Ace Agent" 10 million dollars budget, the remaining 10 million dollars, Excluding the reward sharing of the four of us, I will find a way to turn the rest into the legitimate income of Shahai Entertainment."


    He looked at the other two people: "George, Robert, you go back and immediately start to set up the "Ace Agent" crew, prepare the corresponding materials, I will keep in touch with you, and help me spread it to Berlin as soon as possible. James Wong has almost prepared the materials for "Coming," you can just go find him."


    Then, Ronan solemnly said: "The most critical task is to have initial contact with Embassy Pictures, especially major shareholders."


    "Okay." The two responded.


    Ronan finally said: "If everything goes well for this trip to Germany, I will be able to return to Los Angeles after the New Year and communicate in time if I have something."


    Leaving Abu Dhabi, Mary, George and Robert returned directly to Los Angeles, while Ronan flew directly to Berlin, Germany.


    This time I went to Berlin. On the one hand, I had an appointment with the relative of the old Mrs. Anderson, Helen Koch, and on the other hand, it was also for the two projects of "Reaper Is Coming" and "Ace Agent".


    When he arrived in Berlin, Ronan did not go directly to the Aunt Helen. Instead, he went to a law firm that often cooperates with Hollywood to find a Mueller lawyer who professionally handles related business and consult specific laws and regulations.


    Although he has studied many cases in Los Angeles, he still needs the assistance of professionals for specific implementation.


    This law firm itself acts like an intermediary agent. Ronan needs them to help contact the German film company.


    After careful discussion with Mueller''s lawyer, Ronan rushed to West Berlin, preparing to meet Helen Koch.

 Chapter 68： For friendship

    "This shop is really big."


    Walking between the shelves, Ronan took a few German sausages and took a look, put them back, and said to the blonde middle-aged woman next to him: "Aunt Helen, you told me that you opened a meat shop. I thought it was selling The pork shop turned out to be a meat product supermarket."


    The blonde woman named Helen laughed and said in a awkwardly pronounced English: "So, come and help me."


    Turned out from the shelf, Ronan looked around at a meat supermarket that was five to six hundred square meters in size. He had never seen so many sausages, trotters and bacon.


    Helen deliberately said: "I have nine stores like this in Berlin."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "It turns out that my aunt Helen is a rich woman."


    "How about it, not bad?" Helen repeated the old saying: "Would you like to help me in Germany?"


    Ronan shook his head: "I am still suitable for development in Hollywood."


    Helen also heard the old Mrs. Anderson mention Hollywood, and said: "The film industry is too risky."


    "Well, so I''m trying to avoid and reduce the risk." Ronan suddenly asked, "Aunt Helen, do you have to pay a lot of taxes every year?"


    Helen nodded softly: "A lot. Germany is a heavily taxed country, not to mention anything else, my personal income tax must be paid at the highest rate of 51%. Although there are ways to legally avoid tax, the amount of tax avoidance is very small."


    Ronan made a joke: "This is the honor of letting you enjoy paying taxes."


    Helen laughed: "I would rather not have this honor." She asked concerned: "By the way, did your movie succeed?"


    "It succeeded. The North American box office exceeded 50 million U.S. dollars." Ronan thought for a while and said, "If I remember correctly, it will be released in Germany after the New Year. The title is "Human Removal Project."


    Helen continued to participate in the supermarket with Ronan, and said, "I will take Tony to have a look."


    Tony Koch is her son. He has just graduated from university and worked in the financial industry in Munich.


    The two went around in the meat product supermarket, then went to the office area on the second floor, came to Helen¡¯s office, talked about the old Anderson couple who would die unexpectedly, and talked about the childhood fun of the little Anderson. Recalling bitterness and sweetness.


    "Stay in Germany for Christmas, Tony will be back from Munich." Helen said suddenly, "You have no relatives when you go back to Los Angeles."


    Ronan did not refuse: "Okay. I will stay in Berlin for a while."


    Helen asked curiously: "When you talked on the phone, you said there was business to deal with? Are you going to make a movie in Germany?"


    Ronan shook his head: "It''s not filming in Germany." He simply explained: "We are going to sell two film projects to German film companies."


    Shooting and producing Hollywood movies are more attributable to technical issues, but the way the Hollywood film industry operates funds is a legal and financial issue.


    Even if it¡¯s only the end of the 1990s, more than 90% of Hollywood movies must lose money on the box office alone, no matter how big the box office numbers seem.


    Because Hollywood movies have become very expensive, the investment, shooting and distribution of most movies costs far more than the box office income in theaters.


    If you want to make movies truly profitable, you must do everything possible to operate.


    An excellent producer must understand how to operate a movie within a legal scope to make the most profit.


    If Hollywood only used the box office to make a living and made movies with its own funds, all film companies, including the six major companies, would have closed their doors a long time ago.


    Ronan¡¯s funding for the two projects, "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent", will not have a dollar from him or from Shahai Entertainment, all of which are financed from Abu Dhabi.


    If the operation is obtained, a considerable part of this part of the budget can be converted into the legal income of Shahai Entertainment without accounting.


    In the afternoon of the same day, Ronan met Lahm, a representative of the German TMG Film Company, under the introduction of Mueller''s lawyer who was acting as a middleman.


    But the talks between the two parties were not smooth and even a little unpleasant.


    "60% of the processing fee for the tax rebate?" Ronan didn''t hide it at all, and he wrote on his face: "As far as I know, your cooperation with Paramount Pictures does not charge any processing fees!"


    The man named Ram is a short man with a very serious face: "Mr. Anderson, I need to remind you that your Sand Sea Entertainment is not Paramount Pictures! TMG has different policies for every customer. Paramount Pictures and TMG are long-term partners. It is the first time for your Sandsea Entertainment to cooperate with TMC. There is a lack of trust between us, and TMG has to take huge risks."


    He emphasized his tone: "We are responsible for investors!"


    Compared with the big company, this small company has no human rights at all! Ronan couldn''t help but complain.


    But he did not get angry, just like people are never equal, companies and companies cannot be equal.


    But this German''s stereotyped attitude is a bit uncomfortable to see.


    Ronan smiled and said, "You still charge investors for processing fees? Five percent? Eight percent? Or the highest 15%?"


    This TMG is worthy of being a successful film company, eating both.


    Ram noodles did not change their color: "This is a legal charge."


    The rigid face is as thick as steel.


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Mr. Ram, up to ten percent!"


    Ram has no room for negotiation: "Sixty percent!"


    Ronan glanced at Attorney Mueller. Attorney Mueller shook his head slowly, indicating that he could do nothing.


    "Your company takes 60%. I have to pay for the remaining 40%. There is not much left." Ronan also put on a serious face: "This transaction is meaningless. ."


    Ram said: "Shahai Entertainment can win the friendship of TMG!"


    Hearing this, Ronan looked at the little German, as if seeing someone shameless than himself for the first time.


    In the face of millions of dollars of funds, I want your friendship to be used as a shit?


    Rahm said seriously: "If this transaction is successful, it can promote mutual trust and build a foundation for long-term cooperation." He didn''t seem to be joking: "Mr. Anderson, if you look at the long term, you can''t be too short-sighted."


    Ronan resisted the urge to ridicule, it was of no use, and said lightly: "I need to think about it for a few days."


    Rahm stood up, left a business card, pushed Ronan, and said, "This is my contact information. If Mr. Anderson wants to cooperate, you can call me."


    After finishing speaking, he left without any nostalgia.


    Ronan glanced at the business card, threw it in his pocket, and asked attorney Mueller: "What about the client you contacted?"


    Attorney Mueller said: "TMG is the company that has the most cooperation with Hollywood and has a good reputation."


    "But they are too greedy for small companies." Ronan asked again: "Can I contact other companies?"


    Lawyer Mueller nodded slightly: "Of course." He reminded Ronan: "The credibility of small companies is a problem, and they can''t afford such a large project. They can''t find enough German investors."


    Ronan squeezed his forehead and asked, "Is there any other way?"


    "I will contact other large and medium-sized film investment companies." Attorney Mueller didn''t want to let the business he got to run away: "However, they have always cooperated with Hollywood and European companies, and the conditions will not be much better."


    Picking up the cup, Ronan took a sip, frowned and thought for a while: It''s really impossible, but I can only try a backup plan.


    "Attorney Mueller." He asked slowly: "If a new film company is established, can this operation be carried out?"


    M¨¹ller''s lawyers are very professional. UU Reading immediately replied: "Yes. The law has no restrictions in this area. As long as the company has complete procedures, it is completely possible to do transactions in this area."


    This is consistent with the information Ronan specifically checked before.


    Attorney Mueller¡¯s voice suddenly changed: "But the new company needs a strong enough intermediary agent, and an agent needs to open up channels for you to lobby the approval agency."


    He further said: "Why do film companies like TMG that do not have real production capabilities dare to charge small Hollywood companies for processing fees? Because they have established stable channels and have a good relationship with the approval committee."


    Ronan asked, "Where is the middleman?"


    "Me." Attorney Mueller said with a smile: "Me and the whole team behind me."


    He held up a finger: "We only charge a 10% tax refund."


    Ronan was silent for a while, and took a deep look at Mueller''s lawyer: "Your strategy is successful, I agree to this deal." He looked in the direction of Ram''s departure: "First borrow the outrageous conditions offered by TMG as a foreshadowing. , And then propose less expenses as a bargaining chip."


    Attorney Mueller did not feel embarrassed after being exposed, and said: "We are all getting what we need."


    None of these figures who have been immersed in business for many years are simple.


    "How sure are you?" Ronan asked.


    "If your two projects are small productions, I won''t talk to you at all." Attorney Mueller is confident: "Two commercial projects are packed with a $40 million budget, which is very convincing."


    Ronan nodded, his voice gradually lowered, and he consulted Mueller''s lawyers about professional questions in this area. The questions were very detailed, and they verified each other with the information they had read.


    He didn''t leave until the evening.

 Chapter 69： Legal operation

    Helen¡¯s restaurant, Ronan came back just in time for dinner.


    "I heard that Hollywood actresses are willing to do anything to get a role?" Tony Koch, Helen''s son, was full of curiosity: "Ronan, is this true?"


    Ronan did not answer directly, but said: "There are always some people who are bolder."


    Tony Koch is a few years older than Ronan, but he is far less mature than Ronan: "Next time you make a film, take me to see it."


    Helen swallowed the food in his mouth and reminded: "Tony!"


    "Mom! I deal with a bunch of old men in Munich all day." Tony complained, "It''s so boring."


    Ronan did not directly refuse, and said, "Tony, you have to go to Los Angeles with me."


    Tony scratched his head: "You didn''t come to Berlin to make a movie?"


    "It''s dealing with movies." Ronan cut off a piece of barbecue, put it in his mouth and tasted it, and then gave Helen a thumbs up: "Auntie, your cooking is great."


    "Thank you." Helen looked very happy.


    Tony Koch interjected: "Ronan, let''s talk about interesting topics, such as celebrity scandals and secrets."


    Ronan put down his knife and fork, wiped his mouth with a tissue, and said, "Tony, you really want to know?"


    "Hmm." Tony nodded his head heavily.


    Ronan laughed: "You start a film company and you will know everything soon."


    Tony Koch shrugged: "I can''t handle the film company."


    Helen thought Ronan was joking, and said, "Tony is in finance and has never been in this business."


    Ronan looked at Helen, and said seriously, "Auntie, Tony, do you want to start a movie company?"


    Tony was stunned, but Helen stared at Ronan. Ronan was very calm: "This is not a joke."


    "I said Ronan." Although Tony is immature, but not stupid, "Your suggestion is too outrageous."


    Helen shook his head straight: "My dear, we don''t understand movies or the operation of film companies. We are totally outsiders."


    Ronan said seriously, "I mean registering a shell film company... By the way, auntie, you are the legal person of the meat company, right?"


    "It''s me," Helen said.


    "You can let Tony register a film company." Ronan said with a smile: "Cooperate with my Shahai Entertainment, and then legally avoid tax for you and the meat company."


    Helen has never been in contact with the film industry, but he is somewhat interested in hearing about legal tax avoidance: "Really?"


    Ronan said directly: "German tax law stipulates that if personal income and part of corporate income are used for film investment, they will be exempt from tax on this part of the income."


    "I know this." Helen still has some understanding of the tax law: "But film investment is a high-risk industry, and all the money invested in it may be lost, and I don''t understand film operations at all. Even if I start a film company, I don''t know what to do. How much tuition will be paid."


    Ronan reminded: "Auntie, you ignore it. I''m talking about a shell film company. This company does not need to build a film project or actually shoot a film."


    Helen was completely confused by Ronan: "I don''t quite understand what you mean."


    Tony became interested: "If you can legally avoid taxes, you can start a shell company. We have to pay so much tax to the government every year."


    Helen glared at his son and asked, "Ronan, why don''t you register your company yourself? It is easy to start a company in Berlin, whether you are a foreigner or a German."


    Ronan shook his head: "If you want to legally avoid taxes through movies, you must be a German company."


    Helen thought for a while, and said, "You can be specific."


    Shell company doesn''t cost much, Ronan also seems to be a pretty reliable person.


    Ronan said carefully: "Auntie, I am running two film projects with a total budget of 40 million US dollars. If Tony has a film company, I will sell the two projects to Tony for 40 million US dollars..."


    "Wait." Tony interjected: "40 million dollars... Ronan, you sell me."


    Ronan ignored him and said: "I will sell the copyrights of the two projects to Tony''s company, and then rent the film back from you at a suitable price, such as 25 million US dollars or 30 million US dollars, and continue. My preparations for shooting."


    "Huh?" Helen was full of doubts.


    "Listen to me." Ronan continued: "Auntie, your annual personal income tax, as well as some corporate taxes, pay a high amount, right?"


    "Hmm." Helen nodded gently.


    Ronan continued: "According to the German tax law, the income of companies or individuals to invest in movies can be classified as tax-exempt, and investment returns are treated as normal after-tax income, that is, tax-free."


    Tony said at this time: "I understand. For example, if I get 1 million income, I have to pay the highest proportion of personal income tax according to the tax law, which is 510,000. Actually, I only got 490,000. But I use this 1 million to invest in movies. , I will get a 1 million movie revenue share, this 1 million will be tax-free."


    Ronan has studied many cases before and consulted Mueller¡¯s lawyers in detail. This is more than most Germans know.


    "It''s right, your 1 million income escaped the tax bureau''s exploitation." Ronan said calmly, "It''s still a completely legal way."


    Helen is also a businessman, and said: "This is a legal way to avoid taxes." She shook her head again: "But my personal and company''s annual income adds up to no more than 40 million US dollars."


    Ronan said: "Aunt Helen, your friends or partners can use this method to avoid taxes." He almost slapped his chest: "I own a Hollywood production company. Auntie, you have an advantage that no one else has. "


    Helen is seriously considering.


    Ronan added: "If Tony''s shell company can attract 40 million U.S. dollars, and then buy the copyrights of my two projects, I can guarantee Tony will get back 40 million U.S. dollars. First, Shahai Entertainment prepaid film income of 30 million U.S. dollars as rent. , And then pay 10 million U.S. dollars in investment share, and Tony¡¯s 40 million U.S. dollars will not be less."


    "It is indeed a good way." Tony nodded repeatedly: "Tax avoidance alone can be worth the company''s long-term operating profits."


    For any company or high-income group, taxation is a headache.


    Ronan said again: "Tony, you helped so many people legally avoid taxes, and the 5% handling fee is not much at all."


    Tony''s eyes lit up.


    Ronan added: "According to what I understand, film companies operating in this way in Germany generally charge a handling fee of 5-10% of the total investment of investors, up to 15%."


    Tony laughed: "For those who have to pay 30 to 40% taxes, this is not high."


    "Ronan, you won''t come to Berlin specifically to help aunt avoid taxes?" Helen said suddenly.


    "Of course not." Ronan told the truth, "I also have benefits."


    He directly said: "German tax law also provides that film investors can receive a tax refund before the film starts. It is not only valid for German films, but also for foreign films invested by Germans; German law does not require films to be required. Filming in Germany may have to cooperate with German filmmakers, and only the German film company is required to own the film copyright and corresponding dividends."


    "I sold the film copyright to Tony, so that it fully complies with the law, and then Tony leases the film copyright to me for a period of 20 or 50 years When the project is over, I will sign Buy back the movie rights at a sexual price."


    "These two projects are converted between Shahai Entertainment and Tony''s company. I am equivalent to an extra amount of tax refund income from the German government. The tax refund amount is roughly 10% of the estimated income of the movie project. There is enough actual data to support it, and it cannot be too high."


    Helen sees through the essence: "If the tax refund is 10 million US dollars, and the film has not yet started, your 40 million US dollars may become 50 million US dollars."


    Ronan smiled: "It might not be a big deal to get 10 million dollars."


    There must be an intermediary agent to help with the trial, all of which cost money, and it would be nice to get several million dollars.


    However, this money is a tax rebate and does not have to be included in the income of the two film projects.


    Helen picked up the water glass, took a long sip, and said, "Are you sure you can get the tax refund for those two items?"


    Ronan told the truth: "I have found an intermediary agent who has successfully completed this business many times, and I am 70 to 80% sure."


    Helen put down the water glass and said, "I think about it."


    After dinner, Ronan and Tony continued the topic just now in the living room. Helen entered the study and dialed the company''s lawyer: "Lawyer Hans, you come to my office tomorrow. I want to consult you about some things."


    (The German tax rebate policy really exists. This paragraph refers to the "Film and Television Budget Manual" written by Dick Simon in the United States. There are many complex operating cases about the German tax rebate, such as the "Mission Impossible" and "Lord of the Rings" series. Here is just the simpler one. Those that are too complicated make me feel dizzy, and the professional knowledge is too bad...

 Chapter 70： Moths to the fire

    In a bright office, Helen sat at her desk and looked at the lawyer opposite.


    Although she is willing to believe Ronan Anderson¡¯s words from an emotional point of view, as a businessman, especially a business that may involve tens of millions of funds, she can¡¯t be careless.


    The opinions of more professional and trustworthy people are very important.


    "Ms. Koch, we have done a lot of research and practical investigations in the past two days." It was a middle-aged bald man with eyes. He probably got his hair out of his ingenuity, and the Mediterranean was particularly bright: "The law is not If there is any problem, this is the government''s policy to attract foreign capital, encourage investment and prosper the economy."


    Helen nodded slightly, Ronan was as reliable as she thought.


    Balding Lawyer added: ¡°In terms of actual operation, there are currently several film companies engaged in related businesses in Germany, which have contributed to many successful cases, such as Hollywood¡¯s Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, etc., New Line Films and Dimen Films. Companies such as the film industry have enjoyed this policy benefit. In addition, TMG is operating Tolkien¡¯s magical epic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy for New Line Pictures, which is said to be approved soon."


    Helen asked: "Will there be follow-up troubles? Such as recovery?"


    "No." Balding lawyer said with a smile: "This is a law and regulation. Similar operations have been going on for many years, and it is completely legal for tax avoidance."


    He added: "The government launched this policy to encourage film investment."


    There are a large number of successful cases to be found, and it is the policy introduced by the government. The operation is not a problem at all. Helen turned to ask, "Where is the middleman?"


    "This policy has promoted the birth of some intermediate agents." Attorney Tu Ding replied: "Some lawyers and accountants with extensive networks and operational capabilities have also entered this industry to assist foreign film projects in obtaining this preferential policy. Take a lot of commissions."


    He smiled: "The intermediary agent hired by Mr. Anderson is a colleague of mine, but they are specialized in entertainment copyright business. They have run two film projects in the past, and they have all been successful. From my personal point of view, this is a success. The rate is still high."


    Helen nodded slowly: "So legal tax avoidance is feasible?"


    The bald lawyer is very sure: "It is completely feasible, provided that a film partner is needed."


    Helen thought for a while and made a decision: "You help Tony register a company as soon as possible, and at the same time contact Ronan and his team of intermediary lawyers to prepare related matters."


    "Okay." The bald lawyer is ready: "I will do it now."


    After the lawyer left, Helen sat quietly in the office, thought for a while, and picked up the phone.


    "Heidi? Yes, it''s me, Helen. Is there time this afternoon? Let''s go for afternoon tea together? Okay, let me make some friends."


    "Louis, this is Helen, and Heidi and I have made an appointment to have tea together in the afternoon, together? Well, we will wait for you."


    "Marina..."


    Helen knows many rich people, and many of them are troubled by heavy taxes.


    Legal tax avoidance is always a topic of great concern to the rich.


    With the assistance of professionals, Ronan and Tony were busy for a while, and Koch Films, a company affiliated to Tony, quickly completed the registration.


    Ronan¡¯s Shahai Entertainment also signed a copyright transfer and lease agreement with Koch¡¯s film company, and the intermediary team of Mueller¡¯s lawyers began to apply for the tax refund policy.


    The main reason why the German tax refund concessions are targeted by Hollywood is that you do not have to wait for the end of the film, but before the project starts, you can get the tax refund funds first based on the estimated income of the comprehensive assessment.


    The tax rebate amount is one-tenth of the expected income of the film. Of course, this expected income cannot be reported casually.


    M¨¹ller¡¯s team is not the first to do this kind of thing. It has a mature operation method, basically the budget cost is multiplied by a factor of about 1.2 to 1.3.


    There are ready-made cases in this regard. Tom Cruise''s "Mission Impossible" has also gone around in Germany. The film budget is 80 million US dollars. The German company''s estimated income is 104 million US dollars, and smoothly received 10.4 million US dollars in tax refund.


    Of course, the expected income amount cannot be reported casually, and it will be a tragedy if it fails the review.


    The middleman team bundled "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" into a project package, with a total estimated income of US$50 million.


    In addition, Mueller¡¯s team of lawyers is also actively lobbying public relations.


    In some ways, this middleman team is Ronan''s professional broker in his previous life.


    Personal connections and channels, and even family background, sometimes can really be realized directly.


    This is Ronan¡¯s first visit to Germany. Although he has a lot of theoretical knowledge, he has never actually operated it. At first, he wanted to cooperate with a German film company. Later he chose a backup plan. The real operation still depends on Germany. Middleman.


    In this unfamiliar country, he mostly follows the middleman, watching and learning more.


    Of course, Tony Koch is indispensable.


    Tony temporarily took leave of absence from the company in Munich, and together with Ronan, he fully managed the tax refunds for these two films.


    "If this can be done, only the withdrawal fee..."


    After a busy morning, Tony was eating lunch and said to Ronan, "It''s just my salary for several years."


    Ronan looked up at him and asked: "After finishing these two projects, resign and do this business. I have many movie projects in the future."


    Tony nodded repeatedly: "I think so too. Ronan, you opened the door to a new world for me!"


    Ronan stretched out his right hand and said, "I wish us a happy future cooperation."


    Tony shook hands heavily with him: "Happy cooperation." He retracted his hand and asked, "I don''t know how many years this tax refund policy will last."


    Ronan shrugged: "I don''t know either."


    Anyway, this policy seemed to exist in his last year in his previous life.


    The original intention of the German government to formulate this tax rebate policy is good, but now Hollywood and even some European film companies, in cooperation with German film companies, are also exploiting loopholes in the policy to a certain extent.


    Many countries have movie tax rebates, but the restrictions are very strict. For example, New Zealand, Canada and Australia require more than 80% of the filming of films to enjoy the tax rebate in their home countries.


    Even if the restrictions are relatively loose in the UK, some scenes of the film are required to be shot in the UK, and British actors must be used in the crew.


    In all, Germany is definitely among the group with the most relaxed tax refund conditions. It does not require filming in Germany, nor does it require the use of German actors or behind-the-scenes staff.


    Say these alone, Germany can be regarded as a Hollywood movie job.


    Of course, not any submitted project can be reviewed.


    This game can only be played by commercial movies with a relatively high investment. The market, economic and financial stimulus that low-cost literary films can play is really limited. The expensive legal fees and intermediary fees are not what ordinary small companies can afford. .


    "How is Aunt Helen''s progress?" Ronan asked at this time.


    Tony shrugged: "It went well. Mom convinced several friends and business partners, and they wanted legal tax avoidance, and $40 million would be in place soon."


    Ronan deliberately lowered his voice and asked: "How many points do you smoke?"


    Tony opened a hand: "For the first time, it''s mother''s friend again. It''s not easy to take too much." He shook his head and said: "If you don''t enter an industry ~ www.novelhall.com~ I really don''t understand this industry, a tax refund. The policy actually allows the film company to spend money."


    Ronan smiled: "This is just a loophole that can be used to wipe the ball."


    "How should my company develop in the future?" Tony asked seriously, "Can you give me some comments?"


    Ronan thought for a while. Tony¡¯s career does not conflict with him. When it is done, it will be a help. He said: ¡°Use your Koch Film Company to set up a film fund to raise funds from the society within the legal scope. During the cooperation, you can withdraw higher handling fees...Well, if your foundation actually participates in my film investment, you can also enjoy the film¡¯s profit sharing."


    He also has a conscience: "When you have time later, you will go to Los Angeles specifically to witness Hollywood''s operating rules."


    Hollywood''s **** charm for overseas financial owners is eternal. This batch of people retreats in difficulty, and the next batch will still step on the "skeletons" of the "predecessors".


    Tony rubbed his chin: "Sounds great."


    Ronan smiled. If this happens, there will be a stable source of funds for investing in films in the future.


    There is a consensus in the Hollywood industry that the film financing structure is set up to allow the people who pay the money to bear the greatest risk. Hollywood gets "subsidies" and the distributors are sure to make money. Therefore, overseas fund owners who invest in Hollywood are uncompromisingly wronged.


    Tony asked again: "Are there many people interested in film investment?"


    Ronan said directly: "Hollywood is like a lamp, and moths are always coming. It is not difficult to attract moths."


    (Germany¡¯s policy is to rebate tax in advance. In reality, there are too many real cases. Many movies with virtues co-produced are actually the beneficiaries of this policy. In the past two years, they said that they need to be revised.

 Chapter 71： Purpose achieved

    If you are not Jerry Bruckheimer or Steven Spielberg, no one will bring money to your door; you may have made one or two movies and still remain unknown, or even participated in film production at all , But there are ambitious goals in this regard; and the family is not a rich man, it is impossible to spend millions of dollars for you to play.


    Then you must know, before you know how to make a film, you should know how to find money.


    In Hollywood, if the ins and outs of raising money are written in one stroke, the complexity is far greater than the script of a movie project.


    At this point, Ronan¡¯s personal experience is very representative.


    So, he knew very well the importance of finding money, and in the next few days, he talked a lot with Tony.


    It is impossible for Ronan to be tied to the Arabs in Abu Dhabi for a long time. It is definitely not a wise choice.


    Although the pits dug are very hidden, there are always too many pits to be dug.


    During this trip to Germany, Ronan also gained a lot. Through collecting information from various channels and actual observations, he learned more about German funds, which is also a good choice.


    Those Germans who want to avoid taxes are not generally interested in investing in Hollywood movies.


    Unfortunately, most of them thought they escaped the clutches of the German Tax Office, but they didn¡¯t know that they jumped into a fire pit called Hollywood.


    Tax rebates are actually a form of financing.


    At this point, Ronan has initially opened up funding channels.


    The films produced by Shahai Entertainment can be classified as independent films in the traditional sense. It is quite difficult to find investment for independent films.


    Ronan knows very well that he is much smoother than 99% of independent filmmakers.


    Normally, even an experienced independent producer can take three to five years to put a paper-talking project on the big screen.


    In previous life, at the Cannes Film Festival, a producer once claimed that his film was started by his grandfather fifty years ago, and it took three generations to complete the financing.


    Ronan has just joined the game. The company is very large and has no publishing company. Many game rules are temporarily unavailable. In addition, it is necessary to use profit and successful films to attract more funds. She has worked with all Hollywood producers and Among the film company bosses, he is definitely a very conscientious one.


    With the assistance of the Helen Koch family and a professional team hired to act as intermediaries, the operations of the two projects "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" are relatively smooth, and the troubles encountered in the approval process are also provided by the Mueller team. One solution.


    The Koch Film Company under Tony¡¯s name, thanks to Helen Koch¡¯s efforts, raised $40 million in funds from many relatives and friends. This money was used as the copyright buyout fee for "Reaper Is Coming" and "Ace Agent". On the account of Shahai Entertainment.


    According to the legally agreed agreement between the two parties, Ronan paid 30 million U.S. dollars in the form of prepaid film revenue, leased all the copyrights of the two films for 20 years, including the sequel copyright, and owned 100,000 U.S. dollars after three years. One-time buyout rights.


    For the remaining 10 million US dollars, Ronan promised Tony Koch that after the movie proceeds, he will give priority to Koch.


    Koch Film Company has also benefited significantly. In addition to helping Helen and the meat company to legally avoid taxes, it will also charge a 5% handling fee to all investors.


    In terms of monetary gains alone, this job is more profitable than Tony Koch''s financial work in Munich.


    The work that should be done is basically in place. Mueller¡¯s team of lawyers is still continuing to lobby, and the rest is waiting for approval.


    Things at work came to an end for the time being, Ronan then took time to consider other things.


    For example, Carmen Case, which is mainly developed in Europe.


    At the beginning, he agreed with Carmen Case that Carmen Case would come to him when he came to North America, and he would meet Carmen Case when he came to Europe.


    Ronan called and waited a long time for someone to connect.


    "Did you interrupt your work, Carmen?" Ronan asked.


    There was a tired voice on the phone: "No, I just happened to be taking a break." She seemed to notice the phone number and asked, "You are in Europe, Ronan? Is this... a German number?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I''m in Berlin, thinking about visiting you."


    "It may be a little far away." Carmen Case said, "I''m in Estonia and I can''t get out of it for the time being."


    Ronan was curious: "Go home?"


    In his impression, these models from Eastern Europe don¡¯t like staying in Eastern Europe very much if they make some achievements.


    Carmen Case explained: "I''m dealing with business matters."


    Ronan is even more curious: "Are you investing in business?"


    "Yes." The person on the phone said simply: "Most of the money I make from modeling is invested in business."


    Thinking of most models drunk and dreaming, Ronan praised from the bottom of his heart: "Amazing, Carmen."


    "It''s just some simple clothing business." Carmen Case seemed very humble.


    Ronan said again: "This is also great."


    The two chatted for a few more words. There seemed to be a woman over there calling Carmen Case. Ronan took the initiative to say goodbye. Before hanging up the phone, he said in a joke: "Carmen, I wish you the richest woman in Estonia soon. ."


    By the way, if supermodels can earnestly manage their own income and popularity, they can indeed make a career.


    Ronan remembers most clearly, undoubtedly Gisele Bonchen.


    Past life, in terms of business, Gisele Bunchen is definitely an unprecedented supermodel.


    After the New Year, "Human Removal Project" released by Sony Columbia Pictures was released in Germany. Ronan specially took Helen and Tony to the theater to see it.


    Just like North America, this movie is not too hot, the attendance rate is average, and some viewers like it, while others don¡¯t.


    horror movies are basically like this, even the "The Shining" and "Saw Horror 1", which are praised by countless horror movie fans as gods, UU Reading www.uukanshu. com also has many horror movie viewers who don''t like it.


    On this planet, a movie that everyone loves has never been born.


    The results of the operation of Mueller''s lawyers'' intermediary team also came out at this time.


    "Ronan! Ronan!"


    In the newly renovated office of Koch Pictures, Tony ran in: "Good news! Good news!"


    Ronan looked at him and asked, "Has been approved?"


    Tony nodded repeatedly: "You can''t get through with your mobile phone. Attorney Mueller called me directly. The two projects "Death Is Coming" and "Ace Agent" were officially approved and received a tax rebate of $5 million!"


    Ronan patted his palm: "It''s finally over!"


    Five million dollars, which is definitely a huge sum of money for him and Shahai Pictures.


    "Yeah!" Tony laughed haha: "The five percent fee is paid! This feels so cool! This money is really good!"


    Ronan slapped him hard and said, "You have a treat at noon!"


    Tony said immediately: "Okay, I invite you to a big meal! The most expensive restaurant in Berlin, whatever you choose!"


    Ronan checked the time and pushed him out: "Let''s go."


    Five days later, the tax rebate went to Koch Pictures¡¯ account and then transferred to Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan settled the fees with Mueller''s lawyers, and 10%, which is a half-million dollar commission, was quite a bit.


    Before Tony''s Koch Films can really open up this business, Ronan is very likely to continue to work with Mueller''s intermediary team.


    The plan for the trip to Germany was basically completed and the goals were all achieved. Ronan bid farewell to Helen and Tony''s mother and son, and hurried back to Los Angeles from Berlin with a $4.5 million harvest, to proceed with the next step.

 Chapter 72： Start of acquisition

    "You went to Germany for a round trip and made another 4.5 million dollars back."


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Robert repeatedly admired: "Ronan, how did you develop your financing ability?"


    Before the release of "Human Elimination Project", the 4.5 million dollars, how many years will it take for Shahai Entertainment to earn?


    Ronan was very calm, and said: "In fact, the opportunities are always there. I also studied some cases, only to find that there are loopholes in Germany that can be caught."


    In addition to the 4.5 million U.S. dollars, he still has 10 million U.S. dollars not paid to Koch Pictures. This trip to Germany actually raised 14.5 million U.S. dollars.


    Ronan certainly won''t fall back on the bill. After the settlement of "Reaper Is Coming", the $10 million will definitely be returned to Koch Pictures.


    Mary interjected at this moment: "You two, I said it doesn''t hurt to read more books?"


    George Clint smiled: "I am good at publicity and media public relations. You can ask me to talk about acquisitions. It''s a bit difficult to get investment."


    The atmosphere in the office was very harmonious. After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he immediately handed out a reward for his trip to Abu Dhabi, including himself, each with a 1% cash reward, which is US$400,000.


    Ronan patted his palm, waited for the office to calm down, and began to talk about business: "Mary, the tax rebate income of $4.5 million belongs to Shahai Entertainment''s legitimate income from Koch Pictures and does not have to be included in the income of the two film projects. "


    Mary nodded slightly: "Okay, I know what to do."


    George Clint exclaimed: "This is a reasonable and legal company income."


    Ronan said with great pity: "The tax rebate quota in the UK was divided up last year, otherwise I can go to the UK again."


    The tax refund policy in the UK is not particularly strict. As long as some scenes are filmed in the UK and the main cast and crew use British people, the application conditions are met.


    But compared to Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States have closer cooperation, and the annual tax refund quota will be determined a few months in advance.


    Robert chuckled and said, "This 4.5 million dollars is already a surprise you brought us."


    Several people discussed the tax rebate for movies around the world. Ronan turned to ask: "How are the two movie projects going forward?"


    "The initial planning of "Reaper Is Coming" has been going on." Robert replied: "The detailed shooting plan, scene plan and sub-shot artwork drawn up by James Huang have been submitted to the company, and I put it in your file cabinet. "


    He thought for a while, and then said: "In terms of the behind-the-scenes team, James Wong meant to use the behind-the-scenes staff of the "Human Removal Project" as much as possible. I am in contact.


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. It is better to have a cooperative basis." He delegated power appropriately: "You are responsible for completing the negotiation of these personnel."


    Robert added: "James Huang¡¯s agent Edward came to his door several times and asked for an increase in James Huang¡¯s director¡¯s salary. He believed that the "Human Removal Project" was a great success, and the $300,000 salary was seriously inconsistent with James Huang. "


    In the contract signed at the time, James Wong had to lower his own terms in order to win the financial support of Ronan, but the success of the "Human Removal Project" undoubtedly made the Chinese director rise.


    Ronan is not a rigid person: "I will take time to talk to Edward."


    A proper salary increase is not impossible, but the amount will certainly not be very high, and it will take a while.


    In fact, while talking, Ronan roughly thought of a plan that could stimulate James Huang''s subjective initiative.


    "Where''s "Ace Agent"?" he asked again.


    Robert quickly replied: "Muhammad has agreed to play the leading actor. I talked to his agent once, and the terms were not excessive, with a remuneration of $500,000 plus box office bonuses. As for the director, I issued a recruitment announcement and I have received 12 A director¡¯s recommendation."


    Ronan said: "Continue to negotiate with Muhammad, you can give box office bonuses, but you have to lower the basic remuneration. If the North American box office reaches the budget cost of this film, you can give him a one-time box office bonus equal to the basic remuneration."


    Hearing this, George Clint looked at Ronan. He was indeed the boss and producer of the film company. He was very dark and qualified.


    According to the established plan, the public budget cost of "Ace Agents" is as high as 25 million US dollars. Can such a movie of Arab agents save the world get 25 million US dollars in the box office in North America?


    "If the director wants to contact me, I will contact a few agencies." Ronan said slowly: "Let''s see if they have suitable candidates to recommend."


    He looked at the three of them and said: "This film is very difficult to make a profit, but we can''t give up. We must treat it with the most serious and responsible attitude."


    Robert understands that he can pay a little less and count a little.


    Although the compensation is all the money of the Arabs, through the Hollywood-style calculation method, a considerable part of the extra money earned by the film can be converted into the legal income of Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan frowned slightly, "Ace Agent" is more difficult to operate than "Reaper is Coming".


    As long as the director who has the choice, when looking at the actor of the script, he won''t even touch him. Can''t he be directed by himself? It must be a pot of porridge.


    With money from the Abu Dhabi pit, how to maximize the benefits is also a work that requires careful planning.


    It¡¯s really not good, so I went to find MV directors. Directors who came from the MV industry are basically visual parties, and the shots are very fast. They are most suitable for action-type commercial films.


    See if anyone dares to take this pot.


    Mary reminded at this moment: "James Huang called yesterday and he needs funds."


    "Money can be approved, you can monitor it." Ronan said: "This project is almost done. George, you choose a suitable time, contact the media, and call a press conference for "Death Is Coming"."


    George nodded: "Okay."


    "Have you been in contact with Embassy Pictures?" Ronan put the most important question to the end: "What''s the reaction."


    Robert said: "George and I contacted the three major shareholders. They actually intend to cash out, but the intention is not strong enough, and the company''s management also has doubts."


    George added: ¡°This issuance company is not large in scale, but it has a steady income of several million dollars every year and feeds many people. The company¡¯s management is worried that the future of the company will be normal.¡±


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "Continue to talk with shareholders, and also contact the management to show our strength appropriately." He reminded: "Don''t forget, we have big chaebols behind us."


    When these words came out, both George and Robert laughed.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan was left alone in the office soon. Ronan sat behind his desk, focusing on the issue company.


    "Reaper is coming" is on the right track. "Ace Agent" mainly depends on how much money can be recovered. The publishing company directly determines how wide the road will be in the next ten years Ronan counted the funds in his hands, " The income of the "Human Removal Project" is set aside 20 million U.S. dollars, and the trip to Abu Dhabi has 10 million U.S. dollars in addition to the real demand for the two films... Yes, the four of them also divided 1.6 million U.S. dollars, and then the German The side¡¯s harvest, Koch¡¯s $10 million and tax refunds of $4.5 million.


    It should be almost enough to buy an issuing company with this money.


    It''s not enough if the funds are not enough. The Miss Judith will contact him from time to time, so it must be easy to get a loan from the bank.


    The most important thing is whether the other party wants to sell.


    Intentions can change at any time.


    Ronan found out the information of the three major shareholders of Embassy Pictures, all of whom are in their forties and 50s. They belong to partners who have been working together for a very long time and have good relationships.


    One item marked by Robert on the information attracted his attention. The three of them invested heavily in Nasdaq. The Nasdaq index has skyrocketed in recent months. Because of the general profitability of Embassy Pictures, it cannot bring With large cash flow, the three intend to sell their shares and continue to invest in Internet shares.


    This may be an opportunity.


    But how can you really seize this opportunity? These three people only intend to sell, and no one can guarantee whether they will be sold.


    Distribution channels are too important for film companies, the sooner they are resolved, the better.


    Ronan has been thinking about this all afternoon. If he can win the distribution company, he can go to the upcoming Saint Denis Film Festival.


    When he was about to get off work, he finally had a general idea. Just about to leave the office, he received a call from Lionsgate Gray Enrique.


    This guy asked him to meet and talk about the next release cooperation.

 Chapter 73： Private job

    In a business club north of Burbank, Ronan met Gray Enrique from Lionsgate''s Distribution Department.


    The two are also familiar, and after a few simple greetings, they enter the topic.


    Gray Enrique asked tentatively: "I see media reports that Mr. Anderson went to Abu Dhabi for the premiere some time ago? Is this going well?"


    Ronan said truthfully and falsely: "The hospitality is hard to come by. The issuer over there has repeatedly invited me, so I had to go over and take a look.


    Gray Enrique asked again: "Is this trip smooth?"


    "It went well." Ronan certainly understood what he was asking.


    "So..." Gray Enrique simply said, "Is the financing of "Reaper Coming" successful?"


    He watched Ronan calmly and said, "I heard that the preparation work on James Huang''s side has been steadily advancing."


    Ronan thought for a while, and he is about to hold a project press conference recently, and said: "Generally, it is going smoothly."


    Gray Enrique smiled and said: "The horror and horror scene created by Director James Huang is unforgettable. I believe this will be a successful horror film."


    Ronan smiled, but did not answer.


    Gray Enrique had a not-so-good premonition, and still said: "Mr. Anderson, we have agreed that this new film directed by James Huang will be given priority to Lionsgate for distribution by Sandsea Entertainment."


    Ronan remembered what he said at the beginning. He did not deny it positively, and of course he would not admit it. He just said: "The film has just been approved, and it has not even been made public. It is too early to talk about release."


    The difference between success and newcomers is so big that he almost broke his legs for the release of "Human Removal Project". As a result, the preparations for "Death Is Coming" started, and someone took the initiative to talk about the release.


    "The sooner the release is negotiated, the more the crew can work with peace of mind." Gray Enrique is still trying: "The subsequent shooting and production will also go smoother."


    Ronan casually put forward a very powerful reason: "This film didn''t even start shooting, and he rashly signed a distribution contract with someone. This is irresponsible to your publisher. I can''t do this kind of thing."


    "Uh..." Gray Enrique couldn''t find a word to deal with in an instant.


    After a while, he reacted: "Issuance always involves risks. We are willing to take risks and we have the ability to take risks."


    Ronan is so stupid that he will sign a distribution contract with Lionsgate. Don¡¯t say he¡¯s operating the acquisition of the distribution company. Even if the acquisition fails, the foundation laid by the "Human Removal Project" is also behind this film. Can be up for sale.


    Of course, he is not an unbelieving person. At the beginning, he agreed with Lions Gate Pictures to give priority to Lions Gate Pictures as the publisher of "Death Is Coming" under the same conditions.


    "Are you really willing to take risks?" Ronan asked specially.


    Gray Enrique couldn''t immediately deny what he just said, nodding and saying, "Of course."


    Ronan nodded: "I can feel the sincerity of Lionsgate."


    Gray Enrique looked at Ronan, I can¡¯t feel your sincerity!


    Ronan took out a script and accompanying plan from the briefcase he carried with him, pushed it in front of Gray Enrique, and said, "I am also very sincere. This is the most popular action movie today, Sha Hai Entertainment has also entered the preparatory stage. If we can cooperate with Lionsgate, I believe this will be as successful as the "Human Removal Project."


    Gray Enrique took the script and only flipped through two pages. When he saw that the actor turned out to be an Arab agent, his head was dizzy.


    Is this movie a joke?


    "The Arabs are the protagonists?" Gray Enrique asked tentatively.


    Ronan replied very seriously: "The Human Removal Project has proven that minority audiences can support the box office of a small and medium production."


    Gray Enrique is sure that there is no result today. After putting away the script, he stood up and proactively said goodbye: "I will go back and study this project for a few days, and I will give you a reply later."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "I hope it is good news."


    After Gray Enrique left, Ronan returned to Shahai Pictures and met Edward, who was waiting for a long time in the office, who was James Huang¡¯s agent.


    The agent looked a lot fatter, and his face became more honest and kind.


    "Go ahead, Edward." Ronan didn''t seem to know the intention of this guy: "What can you do with me."


    Edward smiled holy: "I haven''t seen you for a long time. I heard that you are back from Germany. I came here to see you..."


    Ronan raised his hand to stop him from continuing: "If you have something to say directly, I don''t have much time, and there will be something later."


    This is true. He invited Scott of Merrill Lynch to meet at the company.


    Edward still smiled: "James'' pay. The "Human Removal Project" was a huge success. James also received $300,000 in the film crew of "Reaper Is Coming. Isn''t it inappropriate?"


    Ronan reminded: "Edward, Shahai Entertainment and James have signed an agreement. We are all abiding by the contract."


    Edward could hear the meaning behind this, and he quickly said: "I am also a person who abides by the contract, but if James'' salary is too low, the crew will not be persuasive, right? Besides, it seems that Shahai Entertainment is too stingy. It doesn¡¯t sound good to go out."


    "I don''t care." Ronan said casually.


    The relationship between the producer and the agent can be said to be a typical cooperative and opposed relationship.


    Edward''s face remained unchanged. Just as he wanted to speak, Ronan said again: "Is this what you meant, or James?"


    "I mean." The agent must be back at this time: "James doesn''t know about it."


    Ronan said lightly: "It is impossible to change the contract and increase the salary."


    Edward''s face is a bit ugly, this young producer is too strong.


    "Let''s do this, let''s sign an agreement." Ronan had already thought out a coping strategy. The previous strength was to suppress Edward''s momentum, so as not to mention the messy conditions: "a box office bonus contract."


    Edward thought for a while, and said, "Yes."


    Ronan directly stated the conditions: "If the box office of "Death is Coming" reaches 50 million US dollars in North America, James can get the box office bonus equivalent to the film pay."


    "50 million dollars?" Edward couldn''t help but his eyes widened: "Ronan, this condition is too much!"


    In the entire North American film market, only a few movies with a box office of over 50 million each year?


    "15 million US dollars! The box office reaches the production cost to cash in the bonus!" Edward said.


    Ronan shook his head and said: "30 million US dollars in box office, 300,000 US dollars in box office bonuses! One-time payment!" Seeing what Edward wanted to say He emphasized: "I have made concessions! Edward , Don¡¯t you have confidence in James than I have confidence in James?"


    Edward thought for a while and said, "Okay. We will sign the agreement as soon as possible."


    Ronan smiled: "No problem."


    This kind of box office bonus is different from the box office share. It is a one-time payment. As long as the North American box office of "Death is Coming" reaches 30 million U.S. dollars, regardless of the final number, there is only 300,000 U.S. dollars in box office bonus.


    Not long after Edward left, Scott from Merrill Lynch arrived.


    Ronan asked directly: "Scott, do you take personal work?"


    Scott immediately said vigilantly: "Sorry, Mr. Anderson, my work ethic does not allow me to do this."


    Ronan laughed: "In fact, it does not conflict with your job, but also about securities and stock markets." He took out an envelope from the drawer and pushed it to Scott: "This will not violate your professional ethics."


    Scott glanced at the envelope, estimated the thickness, but did not speak.


    Ronan pushed another file bag in front of him and said: "This is an old friend of mine. He is a real rich man. He is very interested in Nasdaq. It contains their contact information, email address and Address. Scott, what you have to do is very simple, every day... No, every half a day, send him the details of the most gratifying high-quality stocks. You can also call him or visit him. To make him believe that Nasdaq has unlimited prospects in the next few years."


    This matter does not conflict with his own work. Scott thought about it for a moment, picked up the envelope, squeezed it, and said, "I will start as soon as possible."


    Ronan lowered his voice and discussed with Scott.

 Chapter 74： strong determination

    Beverly Hills, at the entrance of a small villa.


    The owner of the villa, Wilson, opened the mailbox, took out a few letters, and walked back while reading them. After entering the living room, he picked one out and looked at it seriously.


    This is the latest Nasdaq analysis this morning.


    Three days ago, a friend introduced an investment manager from Merrill Lynch. The other party came to visit and talked about Nasdaq and Internet stocks. He was quite speculative.


    To be precise, he and the investment manager have roughly the same views, and both believe that Nasdaq has unlimited prospects in the next few years.


    Then, the investment manager will send the latest stock market details every day.


    Seeing the speed at which several high-quality Internet stocks are rising every day, Wilson feels heartache.


    Originally, all the liquid funds in his hands were invested in the Nasdaq stock market, but thinking that there is still room for it, I can¡¯t help but regret it.


    Should put more money in.


    The phone rang at this time, Wilson connected, and a familiar voice rang in the receiver.


    "Hello, Mr. Wilson, this is Scott. Have you received the materials for the morning delivery?"


    Wilson looked down and said, "I got it."


    The other party''s service is very attentive.


    The voice said again: "If you have any needs, you can contact me at any time."


    Wilson nodded slightly: "I see."


    He has his own investment adviser, but that investment adviser''s professional ability and analysis of Nasdaq do not feel like this Scott.


    There is also a gap in service.


    Hanging up, looking at the market analysis on the data and the latest developments of star stocks, Wilson felt that he could no longer hesitate.


    If you hesitate, you will miss the best opportunity.


    In the afternoon, the stock market had just closed, and the investment manager Scott came to visit again.


    Wilson is very clear that what Scott fancy is his rich status and investment ability, but this kind of investment itself is what he needs.


    Besides, Scott''s analysis of Nasdaq is really professional.


    Same as the last time they met, the two talked happily until the evening.


    When Scott left, he specifically said: "Mr. Wilson, do you know Julian Robertson?"


    Wilson is not a rookie who just entered the stock market. Of course, he has heard of this financial investment guru and nodded and said: "The founder and manager of the Tiger Fund."


    Scott solemnly said: "I just got the news that just last week, Julian Robertson sold the stocks of traditional industrial companies held by the Tiger Fund and bought a large number of stocks of Internet companies."


    "How is this possible?" Wilson was quite shocked.


    Julian Robertson had long said that the Nasdaq Internet had a bubble, and even criticized Internet stocks on TV. His Tiger Fund also bought a large number of shares of traditional industrial companies.


    Scott said again: "The news just spread, you can check it online and you can see it."


    Thinking that Ronan was only asking him to influence Wilson from the side and strengthen his confidence in investing in Nasdaq, he did not say anything more and left.


    Wilson sent the guests away, and after he came back, he checked the Internet. Scott was right. Even the most famous anti-Internet stocks man in the investment world has invested in Internet stocks.


    The market prospects are very good. Even if something goes wrong, it is estimated that it will take a few years, and someone else will definitely take over.


    Wilson picked up the phone and dialed two numbers.


    "Parker, let''s meet tonight and talk."


    "Neil, I have an appointment with Parker. See you in the old cafe in an hour."


    Within an hour, the three people gathered in an old-fashioned cafe.


    "Have you heard?" Wilson didn''t say nonsense, "Julian Robertson abandoned traditional industrial stocks and invested in Internet stocks."


    Neal was younger than Wilson, and asked, "As for the helm of the Tiger Fund, who is the big investor?"


    "It''s him." Parker took a sip of coffee: "He was originally a staunch anti-Internet stockist, how did he suddenly change?"


    Wilson snorted and said, "Why else? Because Internet stocks are profitable! And the benefits are huge."


    The other two thought about it, except for this answer, they couldn''t find any other reasonable explanation.


    Parker sighed and said, "We can''t wait any longer."


    Wilson focused his head: "The stocks we bought before have gone up a lot. If we were decisive last year, the profit would not only be this."


    Neil frowned: "Do you really want to do this?"


    Wilson took over: "We took over the Embassy Film Industry in the late 1980s. It has been ten years now. How much profit has been made in the past ten years? It is not as profitable as the Internet stocks we bought last year! Industry is my part. I''ve had enough, the money is too slow."


    Parker echoed: "Although financial securities are risky, it is not a problem to maintain the Nasdaq situation for a few years. When we have more funds, we can return to the industrial industry."


    Neil closed his eyes. In the past year, I have heard and seen a lot of hard work in the industry for ten years. It is better to invest in Internet stocks for a year.


    Wilson thought that even Julian Robertson would switch to the Internet stock market, and said: "Such opportunities have not been met several times."


    He emphasized his tone: "The highest value in our hands is the Embassy Pictures shares, but the profitability of this share is too poor. According to the bank''s assessment, if the mortgage is taken, the loan is too small. The biggest value of the issuing company is still in Hollywood, which happens to be Now someone is willing to take it."


    "You mean Shahai Entertainment who has been in contact with us?" Parker asked.


    Wilson nodded: "Shahai Entertainment''s last movie was a big success, and I want to get involved in the distribution industry."


    Neal also made a decision: "We will continue to contact Shahai Entertainment, if they bid the right price..."


    Wilson is quite confident: "There are not many companies like us that have a complete distribution system."


    Buy low-cost movies from overseas at low prices, and then show them in North America and distribute video tapes and discs. The distribution system of Embassy Pictures is beyond doubt.


    This is also the root of Wilson''s confidence.


    Also on this evening, Ronan met with Garcia, the management representative of Embassy Pictures.


    "It''s not the management that really decides the fate of the company, Mr. Anderson." Garcia is a very ordinary-looking middle-aged Latino: "Since you have been in contact with major shareholders, you must know that they hold 90% of the shares. ."


    Ronan said with a smile: "I hope the management will not oppose the acquisition of Shahai Entertainment."


    The management of Embassy Pictures holds 10% of the shares. It would be very troublesome to collectively oppose the acquisition of Shahai Entertainment Garcia did not speak.


    "The current business of Embassy Pictures is to buy films from overseas at low prices, and then release them in North America." Ronan was not in a hurry, and continued, "Right?"


    Garcia nodded: "This can effectively avoid risks."


    Ronan first echoed: "There are too many film companies or directors from overseas countries who want to enter the world''s No. 1 film market. For this reason, they will not hesitate to sell North American copyrights at the price of cabbage. North American filmmakers can often win overseas at super low prices. It doesn¡¯t matter if the film enters North American theaters even if the box office revenue is low. Later, there will be video tape and emerging disc markets that are slowly generating profits."


    Garcia did not deny: "Mr. Anderson knows very well."


    Ronan then asked: "How much profit can this model make? There is no chance to distribute large, medium and large films! Garcia, as far as I know, you have been in Hollywood for more than 15 years and have been engaged in film distribution for five years? Have you ever thought of releasing a film with a cost of more than ten million dollars? Don''t want to create a box office miracle of billions of dollars?


    "Anyone engaged in distribution business will have this idea, and I am no exception." Garcia was quite calm: "But wanting is different from doing it."


    Ronan said calmly: "Sandsea Entertainment has sufficient financial support. Currently, two films with a total budget of 40 million U.S. dollars are being produced, one of which is a new work by director James Huang, who created the box office miracle of "Human Elimination Project". These two films will enter the release stage in at most a year."


    "In the future, Shahai Entertainment will produce films with more investment, and even get involved in top productions with a cost of more than 100 million yuan."


    Garcia was a little excited, but did not answer.


    Ronan knows that the future and ideals alone are far from enough. The management of Embassy Pictures must have concerns.

 Chapter 75： relativity

    "I know you have concerns." Ronan smiled and said, "Parker, Neil, Wilson, the three major shareholders of your company are very willing to sell their shares. They have discussed with my representative for several rounds. This deal will be concluded soon, otherwise I will not meet with you."


    Garcia also smiled, but did not take Ronan''s words.


    Ronan said unhurriedly: "Don''t worry, you will not become a department of Shahai Entertainment, and you will not change from a company leader to a department manager."


    Garcia raised his eyebrows. This is what he really cares about.


    Ronan continued: "Embassy Pictures will still be Embassy Pictures and will not be merged into Shahai Entertainment. Like Shahai Entertainment, it will become a subsidiary of my newly established company."


    Hearing this, most of the psychological gap that Garcia imagined disappeared.


    "After the completion of the acquisition, the salaries of all employees will increase to varying degrees, and the management will increase the salary by 10%." Ronan saw the changes in Garcia''s expressions, "I will try to keep all employees with film distribution experience. Employees are valuable assets."


    He deliberated a little, and said: "What I want is a company with complete personnel and channels, not a fragmented company."


    Garcia finally couldn''t help it, and asked, "Where is the management?"


    "It won''t change for half a year." Ronan didn''t play vain. After all, he was facing business adults: "As long as they prove their abilities, position and salary are not a problem."


    Garcia breathed a sigh of relief, this condition can be said to be quite good.


    Ronan took the initiative to end the meeting and said, "Mr. Garcia, think about it."


    In the following few days, the speed of buying Embassy Pictures suddenly accelerated. Robert was responsible for contacting the three major shareholders, and George kept in touch with the management of Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan went to Delaware and, with the assistance of a professional team, registered a new company, Relativity Entertainment, in Delaware.


    If all goes well, this company will become the holding company of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.


    Back in Los Angeles, the negotiations between Robert and George continued. Ronan signed an agency agreement with Shengzhi Law Firm, and the best law firm in the industry assisted in the acquisition of Embassy Pictures.


    Involving tens of millions of dollars in transactions, it is indispensable for a professional team to provide legal services.


    Soon, there was mixed news from Robert. The three major shareholders of Embassy Pictures, which accounted for as much as 90%, expressed their willingness to sell their shares, but the asking price was as high as 35 million US dollars.


    The other party¡¯s reason is very good. Not only does Embassy Pictures have a complete distribution system, there are more than 40 film copyrights in the film library.


    However, these films are all independent small productions from overseas. When the Embassy Pictures purchased from overseas, the highest cost of a single film was not even US$200,000.


    Ronan proposed a plan to spin off the film library of Embassy Pictures from the acquisition...


    Frankly speaking, in the case of insufficient funds, this will only stretch his liquidity.


    The two sides started a short see-saw negotiation. When the price fell to 30 million U.S. dollars, the three shareholders were killed and no longer let go.


    Ronan is very clear that some factors other than positive negotiations can also affect the outcome of the negotiations.


    Especially since 1999, Nasdaq seems to be crazy, and Internet stocks continue to rise.


    Scott has kept in touch with Wilson, visited many times and even invited Wilson to the Los Angeles branch of Merrill Lynch.


    specially selected a day when the stock market skyrocketed. After get off work, Scott made a special trip to visit Wilson.


    "I can only say that the people who entered the market made too much money." Scott sat on the sofa and said to Wilson: "Yahoo''s share price rose by $35 today..."


    Hearing a one-day rise of $35, Wilson seemed to see countless dollars flying away from him, so that he didn''t even hear the data of other stocks that Scott said later.


    Scott is very clear that at first this was Ronan Anderson''s private work, but now, he sees the possibility of getting more benefits.


    Will Wilson develop into his major customer!


    How much rake can a customer like this provide him?


    So, Scott did a very hard work.


    When Wilson came back to his senses, Scott said again: "I don''t quite understand, Mr. Wilson, through the exchanges these days, I found that you have a very keen investment vision, and you have a good market observation and analysis. It is accurate, and even noticed that a few stocks will rise sharply, but are you only going to be a bystander?"


    Wilson never thought of being a bystander.


    Scott quietly glanced at him and continued: "Last year, one of my major clients invested tens of millions of dollars, and now his net worth has almost doubled. This is a feast, a veritable feast of wealth."


    There is a feeling of regret, flowing in Wilson''s heart.


    Scott said again: "Mr. Wilson, a rich and wise investor like you, who entered the market one day late, lost astronomical profits."


    Wilson rubbed his chin and thought about it seriously. He didn''t doubt Scott at all, because wealthy people like him who are interested in investing in the stock market have always attracted those investment managers.


    "The time has not yet arrived." Wilson tried to calm himself down, as if everything was under control: "When it comes, I will come in naturally."


    Scott smiled and stopped talking about this topic. Instead, he talked about the recent changes in the stock market.


    In the following days, Ronan joined the negotiations with the Embassy Pictures. The original difficult negotiations went smoothly. The Embassy Pictures also agreed to spin off the film library before selling it.


    There are dozens of low-cost movies from overseas, and there is no shortage of next homes. There are companies that are willing to buy to enrich their own film library.


    If Ronan has sufficient funds, he will also buy it.


    But he wants to maintain the healthy operation of the capital chain.


    Just after Shahai Entertainment held a project press conference for "Death is Coming", Ronan and the three major shareholders and management of Embassy Pictures reached an agreement in the negotiation.


    The Relativity Company under his name bought the shares of Embassy Pictures from three major shareholders and management at a price of $25 million and paid in full.


    Embassy Pictures has also become a subsidiary of Relativity.


    According to the agreement between Ronan and Garcia, the embassy film industry is fairly stable, and the employees are actually happy to see the company being bought by a richer boss.


    Most people still like a better way to make money.


    Later, Ronan, with the assistance of the lawyer team, also transferred Shahai Entertainment to the theory of relativity.


    Of course, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures are completely independent companies.


    Ronan had a deep talk with Robert, and Robert transferred from Shahai Entertainment to Embassy Pictures as the vice president.


    If you want the horse to run, you must feed the horse. Ronan once again increased the treatment of the three elders and made an option promise.


    Shahai Entertainment is very stable. After the share change of Embassy Pictures, there must be an adjustment period.


    But compared to the newly established distribution system, the Embassy Film Industry can play its role more quickly and effectively.


    After taking over the Embassy Pictures, which has complete distribution channels such as theaters, video tapes and DVDs, Ronan initially gained some market control.


    Then, Ronan slowly adjusted and controlled the embassy film industry, and at the same time he really joined the crew of "Death is Here" and led the preparation of this film.


    Because of previous successful cooperation, a considerable part of the team behind the crew are elderly people from the "Human Removal Project", but some stunt positions need to be re-hired.


    As for actors, the public budget of $15 million has attracted the attention of many agents.


    And this time is obviously different from "Human Removal Project". It is not difficult for people with a professional vision to analyze the results from the movement of "Reaper Is Coming". This is a horror film with a lot of investment!

 Chapter 76： Grounding gas

    In Hollywood, success is not only an experience, but also a mode of continuous operation.


    The success of "Human Removal Project" also allowed many preliminary preparations to be continued in "Reaper Is Coming".


    For example, the crew still chose Warner Studios as their resident.


    However, the scale of the two films is very different. On the basis of the previous small studio, the crew of "Reaper is Coming" rented another large studio.


    In addition, the crew is still in the office building in the studio, renting a small half-story building as an office space.


    Publicly disclosed 15 million U.S. dollars, and the actual budget of 20 million U.S. dollars, also made Ronan no longer stretched as he did when he made the "Human Removal Project."


    "In the initial written work, Glenn and I did almost the same."


    In the office, James Wong glanced at his good friends and said to Ronan: "Most of the people on the shooting team have also had the previous cooperation experience. The running-in process will not be as difficult as the last one. If the problem is too big, I plan to move to the shooting stage in April."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I am asking people to make a release plan based on your shooting plan."


    The materials for this project have been transferred to Embassy Pictures, and Garcia is leading people to develop a detailed publicity and distribution plan.


    James-Huang said: "If the funds are sufficient, I will be able to finish the filming no later than July." He asked again, "Is the release schedule confirmed?"


    "The publisher provided two schedules to choose from." Ronan said simply: "One is Halloween, which is a little nervous. The other is in December, "Screaming and Screaming" was a huge success in December."


    He said directly: "I prefer December. The post-production of this film is more complicated, and there are still many special effects to be completed."


    "I also think December is better." James Huang said.


    Ronan urged: "James, it can be solved by shooting, don''t drag it to post-production."


    James-Huang said: "I understand." He thought about it, and then said: "Special effects team, I recommend the digital field. They charge lower fees. I have cooperated with them in "X Files"."


    Ronan did not agree or veto: "I will talk to the digital field."


    In this era, there are so many special effects companies in Hollywood. Many medium and large studios have independent special effects companies or special effects departments. Even Pixar studios are engaged in the special effects business of live-action movies.


    There are many special effects companies to choose from.


    Ronan turned to ask: "Glen, there will be no major changes in the script, right?"


    "No." Glenn Morgan is the kind of introvert and silent person.


    Ronan emphasized: "James, you have proven to be an excellent horror film director. I will not interfere with the normal filming of the crew, but I must explain in advance that this film must be exciting and the story must be simple. Clear!"


    To be honest, he was worried that after James Huang had the success of the "Human Removal Project", he would, like many directors, over-expand and add too many mysterious and mysterious things in the next filming.


    Directors like ¡¡¡¡ are very common in Hollywood, and they have messed up too many movie projects, and some even caused the production company to go bankrupt.


    James Huang smiled: "Don''t worry, this must be a simple story." He thought about it a little, and then said: "Even the tricky death hunting plots are often seen in daily life. Ways of using water, electricity, driving, crossing the road, boiling water, details of pouring wine, and even the habit of placing rags, etc.


    The silent Glenn Morgan added: "Our philosophy is that any omission in the details of life can cause death."


    Ronan endorsed this idea: "Putting the horror of death in the daily life of the general public will definitely have a very good scary effect, making people scary in their daily lives."


    In this film, James Wong and Glenn Morgan¡¯s pursuit of death is a concept, but the actual implementation is very grounded.


    James-Huang added: "We often see people in the TV news who have experienced tornadoes, floods, and collapsed buildings who survived a catastrophe, even unharmed; but there are also people who drown in a shallow ditch whose water level is less than their knees. By the side. The contrast between the tenacity and fragility of life is the inspiration for "Reaper Is Coming"."


    Ronan smiled and said: "James, in fact, I very much agree with what you said. The biggest horror comes from the unknown." He changed his voice: "But when we shoot and make horror films, we must also consider the actual market and audience. In fact, "Reaper is Coming" must be an R-rated film, and the death scenes show the scale of an R-rated film as much as possible."


    "I understand." James Huang said without hesitation.


    The success of the "Human Removal Project" has made him more clearly aware of the importance of meeting market needs.


    Just such an unreliable idea, coupled with a newly handwritten script like Ronan Anderson, and the supporting role hidden in the protagonist scene produced by later editing, in his eyes is a standard street work, who Knowing that not only was it successful, but also a great success...


    Although James Huang moved to the United States when he was a teenager, he still has the humility of the Easterners. The success of the "Human Removal Project" made him understand one thing deeply. In the aspect of grasping the market, he is better than Ronan- Anderson is too far behind.


    If he can shun Ronan Anderson''s 20th street in directing shooting, then Ronan Anderson can also shun him 20th street in the market.


    In the office, Ronan and James Wong are basically discussing. Glenn Morgan rarely speaks.


    The two talked about the specific preparations for the meeting. When talking about the actors, Ronan asked: "What do you think of the actors?"


    James Wong doesn''t have much say in the choice of actors for the main roles, but he just made suggestions as a director: "The main actors are high school students. On the basis of ensuring basic acting skills, look as good as possible."


    He suddenly thought of a key question: "The main actors won''t find Arabs anymore?"


    After all, the funding for the film comes from Arabs.


    "No." Ronan shook his head directly: "There will be no ethnic restrictions this time."


    But he thought about it, and said: "Among the main actors other than the leading actors and actresses, I will use minority actors appropriately."


    There have been surveys before, and the proportion of African Americans and Latinos in theater audiences has been steadily increasing.


    Especially black life is expensive. In the future, these three words alone may be worth tens of millions of dollars at the box office.


    Movies are being affected by changes in the social situation after all.


    As Ronan really intervened in the work of the crew, the preparations for "Reaper Is Coming" suddenly accelerated, and in just a few days, many important positions were recruited.


    The actual investment in this project is several times that of the "Human Removal Project", and the crew is much larger than that.


    In addition to the producer, Ronan once again served as the production manager. Because the financial aspect involved the capital conversion of the two projects, Mary was still in charge, like the other associate producers, assistant producers, location managers, The production team members such as location searchers, production coordinators and technical consultants are all resolved through external recruitment. UU reading www.uuk£ánshu.com


    Hollywood is the most mature film factory in the world. As long as the funds are in place, talents in all fields are not a problem.


    This is a place where there is never a shortage of film talents.


    Ronan''s early-stage management policy of Shahai Entertainment is no different from mainstream Hollywood film companies, and is basically an external employment system.


    In the future, when the company''s projects increase, even an outside producer will be hired to take full charge of the work of a crew.


    While completing these job recruitments, Ronan also set up the special effects team. After three days of negotiations with the digital field, he outsourced the shooting special effects and post-production special effects to the company founded by James Cameron for $1.5 million. Movie special effects studio.


    Although the digital field participated in the special effects production of "Titanic", the situation is not very good. James Cameron himself is not a high-yield director. The digital field cannot rely on the king of the world. The general business competition is fierce and even the industry leader Including Industrial Light and Magic, the average profit rate of the film special effects industry is not even 5%.


    In addition to a large special effects team of the same level in the leading industry, the digital field also has seven or eight small teams. The fees for these small teams are only the average level in the industry.


    From the beginning of the preparatory stage, the special effects team must fully enter the crew, and will not exit until the end of the post-production.


    In terms of post-production, Ronan is also advancing at the same time. With a price of 180,000 US dollars, Shirley Walker''s soundtrack team has been secured. This team includes composition, arrangement, arrangement, recording, equipment, equipment, copyright and editing, etc. Up to 12 people in total.


    This can be regarded as a lower-paid soundtrack team in the industry.


    An extremely important editor for post-production, Ronan¡¯s first choice is still Jessica Felton.

 Chapter 77： Background

    In the coffee shop, looking at the female editor with long legs, **** and exquisite faces, Ronan once again suspected that Jessica Felton was another person.


    The Latin **** the opposite side, light-colored sweater, slim jeans, plus boots, give people a clean and fashionable feeling.


    Luo Nan picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and said, "Jesse, long time no see. You are more beautiful, and it makes me wonder, which one is you?"


    Perhaps it was the innate advantage brought by the mixed race. Jessica Felton''s wheatish skin was much more delicate than the average white woman. She understood Ronan''s words, touched her face, and said, "Both are me. People have two sides, it''s normal."


    She asked Ronan, "It is said that single men¡¯s homes are also messy."


    Ronan shrugged: "Do not include me."


    Jessica Felton was a little surprised: "Aren''t you single?"


    "Single." Ronan explained, "But I like a clean and tidy environment."


    Jessica Felton smiled suddenly: "So, working with you makes me feel at ease, there are not so many messy things."


    Ronan immediately remembered the greasy feeling when the two met for the first time. He rubbed his fingers unconsciously, and said in a joke: "Don''t worry, no one in my crew will do anything outside of work. Things bother you."


    Anyone who has ideas will probably shy away from seeing Jessica Felton at work.


    Jessica Felton pinned a strand of her long hair behind her ears, as if she didn¡¯t care about everything outside of work: "So, have a new job?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I will fulfill our agreement."


    The last time Jessica Felton was hired, he verbally accepted Jessica Felton as the editor of "Death is Coming."


    ""Reaper is here"?" Of course Jessica Felton did not forget.


    Ronan nodded and asked, "Do you have an agent?"


    Jessica Felton shook her head: "Agent? No, those guys will only interrupt my normal work."


    "Okay." Ronan was not verbose, and said, "I''ll talk to you about the contract, how much salary do you want?"


    Jessica Felton said casually: "Just a little more than last time. I don¡¯t have any money. I want to buy the latest clipper. It is said that a new digital editing software has been released recently. I am going to buy a computer and related The software is very expensive to do technical research."


    This woman¡¯s salary is spent on learning and buying new equipment.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "The weekly salary is 4,000 US dollars, and the working time may be about ten weeks."


    "Okay." Jessica Felton laughed, maybe he was in a good mood, laughed too happily, breathing was a bit short, the huge mountain shook, shaking and dazzling. She added: "But I have one condition."


    Ronan wanted to get crooked and said directly: "I will provide you with a full-time nanny."


    Not for other considerations, but also for your own eyes and nose.


    Jessica Felton shook her head slowly: "It''s not this, my condition is that your next film will give priority to me."


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer immediately, but just looked at Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton explained: ¡°I¡¯m in an ascendant period and I need to get started with real movies.¡±


    Ronan responded, "No problem."


    The technology is outstanding, the price is not high, and it comes with its own bedding. Such an editor is hard to find.


    In fact, what Jessica Felton needs most is an excellent agent. The agent can bring her more job opportunities, but Ronan didn''t want to remind him, that is asking for trouble.


    Jessica Felton took out his phone to check the time, and took the initiative to say goodbye: "I''m leaving for nothing else."


    Ronan casually said: "It''s almost noon. May I invite you to lunch?"


    "No." Jessica Felton refused without hesitation: "I am very short of time, and there is still a practice film that has not been cut."


    Ronan stopped talking nonsense: "I will call you when I sign the contract."


    Jessica Felton left, Ronan found a place to have lunch, and then returned to Shahai Entertainment.


    With the start of the two projects "Death Is Coming" and "Ace Agent", Shahai Entertainment conducted another recruitment and the company had more than 15 employees.


    The main job of these people is to serve two movie projects.


    The salary of the newly added employees did not bring much pressure. Just like last time, as long as there is a movie project in operation, the salary of the employees will be paid from the crew.


    This kind of movie project without third-party guarantee and investment supervision, people who do not use it to the extreme must be commercial idiots.


    Ronan also knew that if he continued to succeed, it would be difficult to have such barbaric growth opportunities.


    Back to the office, he opened the mailbox to check the mail, and then called Mary in.


    "The budget of "Ace Agent" was cut to 10 million U.S. dollars." Ronan has been thinking about it for a long time: "The money saved is reserved for the reserve fund of the theory of relativity."


    He glanced through the glass at the slightly crowded office space outside, and said: "The company will have to increase its staff in the future. It is too crowded. You can ask people to find it. Does Burbank rent out a small office building on the third floor? Enough left and right."


    Mary nodded: "I will do it now." She reminded: "Ronan, you need an assistant."


    Ronan understood: "You post a recruitment announcement."


    Waiting for Mary to leave, Ronan opened the copy he got from Professor Johnson and looked at it. This part of the content mainly talks about the packaging service of the brokerage company.


    There are many successful and failed cases of packaging services.


    After watching for a while, he closed the bound photocopy, frowned slightly, and thought of "Ace Agent".


    Compared to the well-prepared "Reaper Is Coming", although "Ace Agent" was formally established in order to earn tax rebates, the preparations have actually not made any progress.


    Except for the script, the plan and the materials prepared for the tax refund, this project has nothing.


    This is a movie that is destined to lose money in North America. Ronan contacted several directors and agents, but the results were not ideal.


    Maybe it can be packaged and produced by a brokerage company?


    Is there a brokerage company willing to take over this hot potato?


    This film must be filmed, and the main line of Arab agents saving the world cannot be changed. Only after in-depth contact did I realize that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a behemoth. Some things can be done in secret, but the other party pays real money. If you don¡¯t want to cause too much trouble in the future, how to make the promised movieThe quality of production is another question.


    Ronan considered for a while and decided to let George release some news first to see if there is a brokerage company willing to wade into the muddy water.


    called George and processed a few more documents. Ronan saw an industry news on the Internet.


    Lionsgate Films acquired the copyright of more than 40 films in the former Embassy Films library for a total price of 5 million US dollars.


    "Sure enough, it is easier for bankers to raise funds."


    Ronan shook his head secretly: "Lionsgate is very ambitious and is eager to expand the company''s heritage."


    What is the biggest heritage of the film company? It is never a new film, but a huge source of film in the library.


    Any one of the six major companies, just those old movies in the library, can earn tens of millions of dollars in net profits every year, like the dozens of cartoons in Disney¡¯s hands, they are priceless.


    How much profit can those animation derivatives create every year?


    Ronan is trapped by funds, otherwise he would not easily let go of the film library of Embassy Pictures.


    For him, the distribution channel in front of him is more important than the long-term slow profitable film library.


    I encountered a company that is willing to sell and has relatively complete distribution channels. The opportunity is too rare. If you miss this one, you may not find a suitable one in the next four or five years.


    The profitability of the issuing company is very strong.


    With a distribution company, he can go to the Saint Denis Film Festival after a while.


    I remember that a film was shot very early, and it seemed to be a copyright transaction completed at the Saint Denis Film Festival.


    There is no issuing company under his hand, and it is useless even if it is taken at the risk of infringement.


    With the issuing company, it is completely different.

 Chapter 78： Not a layman

    The golden ponytail combed the back of his head, revealing a pair of big talking eyes, Amanda Seyfried carrying the paper bag, walked briskly into the writing room, saw the company nameplate, and made sure it was not wrong.


    "Who are you looking for?" someone came over and asked.


    Amanda Seyfried smiled cutely: "I''m looking for Ronan. My mother just contacted him. Is he still in the company?"


    Such a cute girl is impossible to refuse. This person quickly said: "Yes, in the office."


    Just as Mary came in from outside, she glanced at Amanda Seyfried, which seemed a bit familiar.


    "Are you looking for Ronan?" she asked.


    Amanda also looked at Mary familiarly, as if she had seen her in the crew, and quickly said: "Yeah." She lifted her handbag and gestured: "I''ll give him something."


    Mary looked at the handbag and said, "Come with me."


    When she came to Ronan''s office door, she knocked on the door and waited for the sound of asking to come in, and then she took Amanda Seyfried in.


    "Hello, Amanda." Ronan greeted the blonde girl: "Sit down."


    Amanda Seyfried put the handbag on the desk first, and then sat on a chair.


    Mary turned around to leave. Ronan coughed and pointed to the office door. Mary nodded lightly and did not close the door again when she went out.


    Amanda Seyfried pushed the tote bag towards Ronan and said, "Your favorite cupcakes."


    Ronan did not refuse, opened the handbag and glanced, smiled and said, "Thank you."


    He put away the handbag, opened a drawer, and looked for a suitable gift in return.


    Amanda Seyfried said again: "No thanks, this is an appointment we made when we were on the crew. I contacted you several times, but you were not free. I can only eat the cakes that I made."


    Ronan found the right one: "I was a bit busy some time ago."


    It was a box of chocolates, used to replenish energy when I was busy at work, and I pushed it to Amanda Seyfried: "Every time I eat your cake, I never give you a gift. This is the chocolate I bought when I went to Germany. You take it back and taste it."


    Amanda Seyfried took it directly: "Then I''m welcome." She flipped through the box and looked back and forth: "German chocolate, I haven''t eaten it yet."


    "The taste is okay, it''s too sweet for me." Ronan doesn''t like these western sweets very much. "If you like it, I''ll send it to Germany."


    Amanda Seyfried hugged her arms and said, "Then we are settled."


    Ronan nodded first, and then asked, "How did you come here? Where is your mother?"


    Amanda Seyfried replied: "Mom went to the supermarket in front to buy things, and come over to follow me in a while."


    As soon as the words fell, the phone ringing rang in the small bag she was carrying.


    Amanda Seyfried answered the call and said something, and said to Ronan: "Mom is here, I should go." She stood up and waved to Ronan: "Goodbye, Ronan."


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Goodbye, Amanda."


    The figure of the blonde girl quickly disappeared from the door of the company.


    Ronan took out the handbag, walked out of the office, handed it to Mary, and said, "Give everyone a point. Someone will treat you."


    That Mrs. Seyfried is really a caring person.


    You don¡¯t need to think too much, you can guess her thoughts, "Human Removal Project" is successful, and Shahai Entertainment will definitely produce more movies in the future, and there may be a role suitable for Amanda Seyfried. Familiarity and favorability are very likely to become decisive factors.


    Don¡¯t talk about anything else, even now, if there is a role and other small actors who audition similar to Amanda Seyfried, the person chosen is definitely Amanda Seyfried.


    If Amanda Seyfried succeeds as always, Mrs. Seyfried''s role is very crucial.


    The next day, Ronan came to Embassy Pictures to discuss the release of "Death Is Coming".


    "If it''s scheduled to be released in December, you can''t get too close to Christmas."


    In the conference room, Garcia said while thinking: "The Christmas competition is too fierce. Our production scale and film type do not have advantages. It is very likely that we will be caught in a market war."


    He paused for a while, then said, "Early December is the best choice."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "It makes sense."


    Robert also expressed his opinion: "The first weekend?"


    Ronan asked: "Which major production films are currently scheduled for the first weekend of December?"


    "There is no major production for the time being." It was Thomas, the director of the channel department of the theater: "If it is this weekend, the production budget of "Death is Coming" is the highest."


    Ronan still asked the professionals: "It is this weekend?"


    Garcia nodded: "It''s scheduled for the first weekend of December."


    Ronan added: "The work on distribution channels is about to start now. My requirements are very simple. For theaters, make sure that "Death is Coming" can be opened in more than 2,000 theaters. The more screens and filming, the better."


    Thomas, director of the channel department of the theater, responded: "I will make a plan."


    "Video tapes and DVDs." Although Ronan is unable to understand the specific details of the distribution, he is still relatively clear about how to do it. Not to mention that he has studied the distribution model of Hollywood. After he came here, look at the relevant systems and cases. Had a lot. Therefore, he acted like an expert: "At the same time as the film was released, he began to contact manufacturers to produce video tapes and DVDs, and the distribution should be completed before 2000."


    He looked at Garcia: "I remember that the company has cooperation agreements with companies such as Blockbuster and Wal-Mart?"


    "Yes." Garcia replied: "These two companies are our main marketing channels for video tapes and DVDs."


    Ronan reminded: "The copyright of the new media is independent. If you can''t sell it at a suitable price, you can stay temporarily. There will be better returns in the future."


    This time is considered to be an independent release, and there is no need to be subject to many restrictions like the "Human Elimination Project". If the Internet copyright of the film is now sold in a five-year or ten-year long-term contract, it will benefit from it.


    Terry, who is in charge of peripheral channels, asked: "What about other copyrights?"


    Garcia did not speak, but listened and observed more. From the words just now, he could see that Ronan Anderson was no stranger to the release of the film.


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "TV copyright has two strategies. If the film box office is successful, the TV copyright will be split, and the first broadcast rights will be negotiated separately, and future broadcasts will be as per-per as possible. Fees. If the box office loses, the copyright will be sold out at once."


    Garcia nodded secretly, as long as the film is successful, it will undoubtedly guarantee the greatest profit.


    "Derivatives..." Ronan said, "I will let the crew design a few special props to make them appropriately at that time, and if the response is good, we will distribute the goods on a large scale."


    The derivatives market for horror films has always been small, and most of them are unattended throughout the year, and it breaks out once when Halloween comes.


    The general direction was set, and more implementation details were discussed.


    "What about publicity?" Garcia asked.


    Ronan thought about it: "Don''t worry, we have limited funds. We will wait until the filming is completed before we start large-scale publicity."


    The meeting lasted for more than an hour, and more of it was discussing the release.


    Distribution sounds very simple. Most of North American theaters are in the hands of six or seven chain theater companies. From the outside, it seems that publishers make calls with regular customers, come to communicate and coordinate, display products, and then advertise. Something like that will do.


    Indeed, distribution is just a few things, but if you don¡¯t enter this circle, you don¡¯t have to lay out channels in advance, you can¡¯t even enter the gates of theater companies.


    Anyone who has been a channel will have a deep understanding.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan and Robert took the lead out of the meeting room, and the others also left.


    There is no one around, Garcia lowered his voice and asked: "Thomas, what do you think?"


    The channel manager of the theater said: "I''m not a layman, and the points I said are organized and targeted."


    Garcia nodded slightly: "I have a feeling that Ronan Anderson''s acquisition is only the company''s channel."


    Thomas smiled and said, "This is also a good thing. He is more ambitious and ambitious than the previous three. Our income has increased, and we can release really big movies."


    "That''s what you said." Garcia seemed very confident: "We have accumulated for so many years, and we need to use a movie to prove our ability."

 Chapter 79： Insurance

    "How is the atmosphere of the new company?" Ronan asked.


    Robert thought for a while, and said: "The overall is not bad, and the xenophobia is not strong. Of course, after I came here, I said that the popularity must be fake, but it did not affect normal work. The management like Garcia and Thomas, etc., In fact, they are also willing to see acquisitions. They also want to release real big movies, instead of going overseas to buy some small films every year and waiting to reap the millions of dollars. The original three are too conservative."


    Ronan does not exclude people in the company from having ideas, after all, people are not machines: "Issuance will soon be busy."


    The two talked a lot about the publishing company. The scale of the embassy film industry is not large, and the personnel relationship is relatively simple, but there are also factions and competition within it, which are indispensable for any normal company.


    "Actually, what I am most worried about is not the management." Robert said very seriously: "Many employees of this company have gradually developed a habit under the slow-paced work situation. I am worried that they cannot keep up with our fast-paced."


    Ronan also has this consideration, saying: "On the premise of ensuring the smooth flow of distribution channels, the fittest will survive."


    "Yeah." Robert responded.


    "It''s almost the Saint Denis Film Festival." Ronan said of his plan: "I plan to go to the film festival to see it, buy a suitable small production, and let the distribution company get busy first."


    After the completion of the acquisition, cohesion and centripetal force cannot be solved in a short time.


    The best way is to use the success of a film to get the new company on track.


    Robert nodded: "This is a way to test employees and increase experience in large-scale distribution of films." He reminded: "If you buy, the price shouldn''t be too high, right?"


    Ronan still has some confidence in the distribution channels established and developed by Embassy Pictures for more than a decade, and said: "Let''s check it out first, and talk about it if there are suitable films."


    St. Denis Film Festival is a paradise for independent films. There are not only films produced in Hollywood, but also many small productions by filmmakers who have no connection with Hollywood.


    Under normal circumstances, these small productions cannot find distribution channels at all. Most of them will stay in lockers for a lifetime. The roadside screening of the Saint Denis Film Festival is the best opportunity for them, and in recent years , St. Denis Film Festival has also produced several small-produced films that have hit the box office.


    I just won a distribution company, Ronan is going to try his luck there after "Ace Agent" has a clue.


    Maybe you can meet the ideal film.


    Robert also asked this film with concern: "How about "Ace Agent"?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "I haven''t found a suitable director yet."


    This film is used to cheat money... No, it¡¯s for financing, but I also want to make it as good as possible. At least I can recover a little more money. I can¡¯t just find a bad director.


    Robert joked: "It''s really impossible for you to be the director yourself."


    Ronan shrugged: "It is conceivable that "Ace Agent" will become the worst movie in Hollywood''s history."


    Leaving the Embassy Pictures, he is still considering this film, and the script is still being refined and revised, which is somewhat different from what Abu Dhabi Investment Authority saw.


    Of course, the Arab protagonist will not change. The supporting role of the justice side can be white, black, Latino, etc. Minorities still have a certain ability to consume movies.


    And increasing the role of other ethnic groups is also conducive to future publicity and distribution.


    If you want to recover as much money as possible, you can¡¯t simply rely on Arab audiences to buy it.


    Ronan then joined George Clint and took a trip to the major unions. The success of the "Human Removal Project" and the relatively high investment of these two crews required large-scale employment of employees and dealing with unions was inevitable. .


    Otherwise, the union will really find trouble, and it will cause a headache.


    Shahai Entertainment is no longer an obscure video tape production company.


    The Producers Union, the two major actors¡¯ unions, the technical and coordinator unions, and the directors¡¯ union that James Wong just joined, Ronan ran a lap next to each other and completed the union registration and registration of "Death Is Coming" and "Ace Agent" Record.


    These two films have also become a veritable union project. The corresponding cast members in the crew will be protected by the union. In the future, the film will generate income and will also have to pay high administrative fees to the union.


    Other things are okay, but Ronan is very uncomfortable with the union collecting money from the capitalists.


    Isn''t this putting the cart before the horse?


    However, this industry has been developing for nearly a hundred years, and there are already complete industry regulations. It is definitely not something a small company can challenge.


    Becoming a trade union registration project also means that employees¡¯ salaries must comply with regulations.


    As we all know, trade unions have minimum wage regulations.


    In addition, the crew also needs to have complete insurance procedures, which means that the crew has to take an extra sum of money to find an insurance company for insurance.


    There is more than one insurance required.


    Ronan contacted the fire protection fund insurance company under the German Allianz Group, the insurance of Hollywood film crews and even the third-party guarantee business used in mainstream commercial production. More than 60% of them are in cooperation with this company.


    Strictly speaking, insurance is not a bad thing. In case of an accident, the insurance company can pay for it.


    During the filming process, anything can happen, such as the theft of equipment, injury to cast and crew, or damage to the shooting location.


    What if the chandelier falls and burns the carpet? What if someone breaks his leg during shooting? When these bad situations happen, only the producer Ronan is responsible.


    And when renting location or props and equipment, the insurance certificate can be used as guarantee.


    In accordance with the requirements of several major unions, Ronan invested in the firefighting fund with actor insurance, film and video tape insurance, equipment insurance, work injury insurance and liability insurance for errors and omissions.


    Among them, because of the existence of the stunt team, the work injury insurance covers up to 300,000 US dollars.


    "Mr. Anderson, I need a copy of the stunt script and stunt scene design for the record."


    Bob from the Fire Fund Insurance said to Ronan: "Once the insurance contract takes effect, the stunt scene cannot be changed significantly without the insurance company''s consent."


    Ronan had a headache, and said, "Don''t worry, I don''t like dangerous moves either."


    Bob said seriously: "Explain in advance that we will withdraw the insurance in case of default."


    Ronan nodded, knowing more or less about Hollywood''s insurance business.


    In his previous life, Hollywood¡¯s most famous desperate man, Tom Cruise, jumped out of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in "Mission: Impossible 4". All actions were performed by him himself. He was on the tower for this. Practice climbing, running and jumping, and hang for eight days.


    The original insurance company refused to insure for this dangerous action, and asked to change the script or use a substitute. Tom refused to comply and fired the insurance company. The producer was forced to temporarily switch to another insurance company. It is said that no company was willing to underwrite the insurance. Personal funds guarantee it.


    It''s just a case like Brother Tom, after all, although Hollywood actors are generally more dedicated, there are actually very few Hollywood actors like him.


    Insurance companies do not accept certain businesses, and they are not unique.


    For example, Robert Downey Jr., because he was young and ignorant of taking drugs, he entered and left the rehab facility for drug use many times from 1996 to 2001. Because the risk was too high, no insurance company was willing to cover him. This made many movies give up Robert Down Jr. Ni.


    This situation was not improved until Mel Gibson guaranteed him.


    There is also Nicole Kidman, the fall of this Hollywood actress, there is also the shadow of an insurance company.


    David Fincher¡¯s film "Terror Space" originally starred Nicole Kidman as the heroine, but due to the recurrence of an old injury and personal reasons, Nicole Kidman temporarily withdrew from the crew, resulting in the film being close to abortion. Insurance company Almost had to pay 54 million US dollars for this. Fortunately, Judy Foster was hired to replace him in the later period to be able to continue. However, after the project was overdue, the insurance company also paid 7 million US dollars.


    This directly led to Nicole Kidman becoming one of the most unpopular female stars by insurance companies.


    When insurance companies on the market are unwilling to contract for a star, it will affect the choice of the crew to some extent.


    Bob is just an inconspicuous small business manager in the huge firefighting fund insurance company. After finishing the insurance contract with the crew, he asked with his own careful consideration: "Mr. Anderson, take the liberty to ask, your crew Which company did you use as a third-party guarantee?"


    "This is a negotiation secret." Ronan casually said.


    Third party guarantee? That''s the next step. Isn''t it just asking for trouble?


    Bob was very smart, so he stopped asking, instead he took out his business card and handed it to Ronan: "Call me if you need it."


    Ronan put it away: "I will."

 Chapter 80： No newcomers

    In the small conference room on the second floor of the office building of Warner Studios, Ronan convened a meeting of the production team, including the newly added casting director. More than a dozen people attended the meeting.


    "Brian." Ronan looked at a location manager in his 30s and asked, "What are your plans for the selection of location?"


    Brian, the brown-haired man, said immediately: "I plan to look in downtown Los Angeles first, and then go to the San Francisco Bay Area.


    Ronan frowned and asked, "Why?"


    Bryan replied: ¡°These places have blocks and buildings that are familiar to the audience. When watching a movie, they will feel intimacy, which is more conducive to being substituted into the movie.¡±


    "You''re right." The location manager hired by Ronan has worked as a location searcher for several large production projects before. He has quite a wealth of work experience, but he has worked in large production crews continuously, which has also caused some problems. The thinking is rigid. He reminded: "Brian, what you said is very suitable for large investment and large production projects, but the production cost of "Death is Coming" is only 15 million US dollars!"


    Brian scratched his head, his inherent thoughts couldn''t change for a while.


    Ronan simply said: "We are an independent film, with a limited budget. The location must avoid big cities or economically developed areas."


    Brian finally recollected and said, "I see, this can save venue expenses."


    "That''s right." Ronan emphasized: "Go to the small towns around Los Angeles and find a suitable shooting location. You must not only persuade the other party to accept the inconvenience caused by filming, but also convince the other party to charge as little as possible or even not charge. "


    Brian didn''t speak, but he heard the boss''s working style.


    This is his first time as a location manager, and it is inevitable that he will continue his thinking when working for a large crew.


    In the face of such a boss who is digging for money, be prepared to persuade people.


    But how do you convince people to charge less? The dollar is a true lover of the masses.


    Ronan said at this time: "We must convince the venue owner that this movie will be helpful to him after it is released, that he is an important part of the shooting, and that his contribution is an important guarantee for the success of the film."


    "Uh..." Brian was taken aback for a moment, and then said, "I understand."


    It seems that the boss''s work style is a bit different this time.


    Ronan hasn''t finished saying: "For each location shooting scene, there must be three or four shooting locations as alternatives to avoid accidents!" He knows that the more detailed the preparation, the less trouble shooting will be encountered: "You With your people, record the position of the sun at different times in each venue, the conditions of nearby parking lots, the cooperative attitude of the venue owner, and any other information that may be relevant to the shooting."


    Brian determined that the young boss was not easy, and said loudly, "No problem."


    Ronan looked at the casting director Jason again and asked, "Has the actor recruitment been released?"


    Jason, with a bald head, said: "We posted a job advertisement in the newspaper, and the two major actors'' unions left job postings, and we also sent out audition invitations to most of the agencies in the industry."


    "Are there any responses?" Ronan asked again.


    Jason looked down at his notebook: "Hundreds of actor resumes have been received so far, and seven agencies have responded."


    Ronan nodded: "As of February, we will enter the audition stage."


    In Los Angeles, a large number of actors who want to become famous are caught. If the time is delayed, the crew will easily receive thousands of actor resumes.


    But most of them are people who dream of Hollywood stars. Only a few of them have real acting skills, and those who can perform convincingly on the big screen are even a few of them.


    Faced with so many audition candidates, the crew must organize multiple auditions.


    This is also the main reason why Ronan hires casting directors.


    He has two projects to operate, and he has to take care of the company''s operations. He also has to learn to charge. Hiring the casting director''s funds will save him a lot of time and reduce unnecessary burden.


    What Ronan has to do is to grasp the final round of auditions.


    "The age of the main actors should not exceed 22 years old, and the restrictions can be relaxed if the individual conditions are extremely good." Ronan also confessed: "But one thing must be noted. The appearance of the actors must be distinctive, and the male and female protagonists must conform to the public aesthetic."


    Jason looked at his notebook again and said, "Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst¡¯s agents have expressed interest in the hero and heroine."


    Ronan smiled: "It seems that our project is still attractive."


    Everyone else laughed too. Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are also among the best of the younger generation.


    Ronan is a little curious, Peter Parker and Mary Jane are really coming to his crew?


    "Jason, you go talk to their agent." Ronan thought for a while and said, "If Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunstken accept a salary of less than $500,000, they can directly Participate in the final round of auditions."


    He frowned: "How to talk about it, you can grasp it yourself."


    Not to mention anything else, star actors can at least bring more media attention to the film, which can be effectively transformed into propaganda power.


    Next, I discussed the topics of equipment rental and prop production. Ronan asked the props team and the art team to design a few props or clothing that arouse people''s interest.


    These are purely commercial considerations.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan left the associate producer Andrew alone.


    Andrew is less than forty years old. He is a person who is specially hired to take charge of the daily affairs of the crew. He is not a stranger. When the old Anderson was still alive, he had cooperated with Andrew several times, and Andrew was also engaged in this job.


    "How is the contact with advertisers?" Ronan asked.


    Andrew shook his head: "It was not very smooth. We sent out advertisement invitations to many manufacturers, but none of them responded."


    Ronan was not disappointed either: "It seems that he lacks confidence in us." He pondered for a moment, and said, "Well, if someone finds the crew to advertise, just talk about it."


    It is difficult to attract advertisers without a reputable cast lineup or sufficient investment.


    "By the way, Andrew There is still something else." Ronan remembered the file he had read yesterday, and said: "The main department of the crew should not hire inexperienced newcomers, no matter how cheap they are, unless they are willing to be Handyman."


    Newbies are indeed cheap, but if you look further, it is not difficult to find that the cost of hiring inexperienced crew members is actually higher than hiring professionals.


    Newbies who have just entered the industry are still in the learning stage, and their work efficiency is extremely low, which may even cause the crew to get into trouble.


    For example, if you don¡¯t know about safety when laying cables on site, there will be safety hazards on the set; if a large soft yarn is not stabilized, it may cause injuries.


    A similar situation will take a lot of time and cost.


    Then, Ronan went to another office to meet with Mary, and the crew¡¯s finances needed to be handled properly.


    "The progress of "Ace Agents" must be accelerated." Mary reminded Ronan: "Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to do the accounting."


    Ronan nodded: "I know."


    In fact, he has already sent out invitations to several Hollywood brokerage companies that provide packaging services, but unfortunately no response has been received.


    The Arabs are supporting actors and the Arabs are the absolute protagonists.


    Suddenly, it was a little messy outside, it seemed that someone was scolding.


    On this floor, Shahai Entertainment leased only half, and the other half belonged to the "Roseville" crew.


    Catherine Heigl finished scolding the crew assistant, walked into the office along the corridor, saw the agent, her stern face immediately melted into a smile: "Dean, why are you here?"


    The agent named Dean handed a document to Catherine Heigl, and said: "This crew sent two invitations to the company, a small company, to produce two projects at the same time, it is not easy." He reminded. : "Didn''t you know Ronan Anderson?"

 Chapter 81： British director

    After finishing the work at hand, Ronan left the crew after get off work. Just when he got down to the lobby on the first floor, he saw a blond woman waving at him.


    "Hi, Ronan." Catherine Heigl greeted him directly, and a bald man followed: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Hello, Catherine."


    The crew of "Roseville" started filming again. He knew that when he got the phone call from Catherine Heigl, he had been busy afterwards. If he hadn''t met today, he would have forgotten this woman.


    The bald man crossed Catherine Heigl and offered to extend his hand: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook his hand: "Hello..."


    Catherine Heigl introduced: "This is my agent Dean McLean."


    The bald man smiled and said: "Just call me Dean." He didn''t go around in circles, and said directly: "Two days ago, I saw two documents sent by Shahai Entertainment in William Morris'' mail room. "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent", two very interesting projects, so I want to talk to you."


    Ronan sent out so many invitations, and finally saw someone respond, and immediately nodded and said, "Go to my office and talk."


    He took the two people back to the office on the second floor.


    Catherine Heigl looked at this office curiously. It was very simple and ordinary, and seemed to have nothing special.


    "Congratulations on the great success of your upper movie." She thankfully said: "A film with a box office of 50 million dollars was born before my eyes. It''s incredible to think about it."


    Luo Nan said modestly: "It''s just good luck."


    "Luck is also a manifestation of strength." Caitlin Heigl smiled very brightly: "You have to plan two projects this time, it''s too powerful."


    Ronan smiled and did not answer.


    Dean coughed, reminding Catherine Hegel that enough is enough, this girl has good potential, but it is a pity that people are speechless sometimes.


    "Mr. Anderson, the story and creativity of the script "Death Is Coming" is quite interesting." Dean has limited qualifications in William Morris and is temporarily an ordinary agent, but he also has his own judgment: "Director James Huang''s ability to direct horror films , Has been fully proven in the "Human Removal Project", I think this project must be successful."


    These words of half flattery and half analysis made people feel very comfortable. Ronan smiled confidently and said, "Thank you."


    Dean glanced at Catherine Hegel, and said: "In the information you sent to William Morris, "Reaper is Coming" needs a heroine, a young, beautiful and well-acting actress. What do you think of Catherine? ?"


    Ronan asked Catherine Heigl: "There is no conflict with the schedule of "Roswell"?"


    "No." Catherine Hegel replied immediately: "The filming of "Roseville" will end early next month."


    This TV series has been filmed for a total of 22 episodes so far. According to the information she received, there will be no renewal in the future.


    In other words, she needs to find a new job.


    Ronan took a look at Catherine Hegel. The actress was about 20 years old, about 1.75 meters in metric terms, her temperament was decent, and her figure and appearance were all the best.


    It''s really good looking at the appearance alone.


    The only bad impression is that the face changed back and forth too fast when I first met.


    However, this is nothing. Most people in Hollywood are like that, even he himself sometimes.


    "I will say hello to the casting director." Ronan went public: "Let him add Catherine to the audition list."


    Hearing this, Catherine Hegel frowned slightly, competing with those little actors? This is not what she wants.


    Dean smiled and said, "Catherine is a star. Mr. Anderson, stars can''t be treated like ordinary actors, right?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t care too much about this, and said, ¡°Catherine, you go directly to the final round of auditions. Dean, you go to the cast director Jason tomorrow.¡±


    A person who can play a supporting actress in a sci-fi drama, basic acting skills should not be a problem.


    Besides, participating in the third round of audition may not pass. It is not only the audition but also the salary and other factors that determine the choice of actors.


    Catherine Heigl looked at the agent, as if she wanted the agent to strive for better conditions, Dean shook his head slightly, which was already a good condition.


    Is it possible for the crew to negotiate directly without auditioning? She is not Julia Roberts, it is impossible.


    Dean no longer mentions about Catherine Heigl: "I read the information about your other project "Ace Agent", which is very interesting, but there is one thing I don¡¯t quite understand. Why do you want the Abola To be the protagonist? This will lose the North American market."


    Ronan¡¯s financing can''t be concealed from someone interested, and half-truth said: "This is the request of the investor."


    Dean said with a bit of regret: "It''s a pity this theme."


    Ronan didn''t answer him, but instead asked: "Do you have a suitable actor or director recommended?"


    "I personally judge that if the subject is well shot, it will be very brilliant." Dean said, "However, the Arab protagonist is an unstable factor."


    He seems to be very sincere: "I do have directors and actors suitable for this subject, but I am responsible for the client. If this film is screwed up, it will be bad for my client''s future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Dean, you underestimate the market spending power of minority audiences. More than 65 percent of the North American box office of the "Human Elimination Project" comes from minority audiences. The live score for this film is as high as 7.5 points. Without the support of ethnic minority audiences, the "Human Removal Project" would not have succeeded."


    While talking, he opened the file cabinet, took out a data file, and handed it to Dean.


    took a look at it, Dean frowned slightly, this data comes from Cinema, the possibility of fraud is unlikely.


    Ronan continued: "The proportion of minority audiences in North American theaters is increasing every month, and they will soon grow into a consumer force that cannot be ignored. Of course, the North American box office of this "Ace Agent" may It will not reach the height of the "Human Removal Plan," but don''t forget that there are increasingly broader overseas markets. Outside the European and American markets, the ethnicity of the protagonist is not the key."


    Dean carefully checked the data, and the more he looked at it, the more he realized that Ronan-Anderson was well-targeted, and the pre-market research was done quite well Ronan asked again: "Do you have a suitable director recommendation? I don''t want new people."


    Dean closed the information and said: "I have a director client here, a British person, who has been involved in the shooting of many TV series before. Last year, he shot a romance film. This film won an award at the Brussels International Fantasy Film Festival. ."


    "A romance?" Ronan frowned.


    "He said he is best at shooting action movies, but there are too few opportunities to shoot action movies in Europe." Dean continued, "So he came to Hollywood."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Well, let me meet him to talk."


    The director of the crew is a two-way choice. If you fancy me, I may not fancy you, and vice versa.


    Dean thought for a while and said, "Well, I will bring him over tomorrow."


    The credibility of large Hollywood agencies is still relatively high. Early the next morning, Dean brought his director clients to Ronan¡¯s office.


    Generally speaking, Hollywood new directors are in their thirties, and many of them even direct films in their twenties.


    But contrary to Ronan''s expectation, Dean brought a man who was fifty years old in appearance alone.


    The British director has loose hair and a stocky figure. An ordinary British man''s face is covered with rough and green stubble. When he does not close his serious brows, he will have deep wrinkles on his forehead. Round glasses with thick black eyebrows.


    Ronan''s first impression of this director is not very good, because his appearance is very much like a European art school.


    For a commercial film company owner like him, European art directors are terrible.


    "Let me introduce you." Dean introduced Ronan: "This is director Paul Greengrass..."

 Chapter 82： Bullet rhythm

    In the office, Ronan sat quietly on the sofa, waiting patiently for Paul Greengrass to flip through the script of the full version of "Ace Agent".


    This British director is worth the wait, because he knows that the other party is capable.


    Speaking of Paul Greengrass, maybe not many people know it, but when it comes to the several films he directed, I think many fans have seen it.


    Ronan once did some superficial research on Paul Greengrass'' shooting methods and editing style, and even watched all his films from "The Flyer" to "The Bournemouth 5".


    Unfortunately, as a victim of special 3D, Ronan watched "The Bournemouth 5" and vomited sadly.


    After a brief exchange, Paul Greengrass made a film in the 1980s and then moved to the TV drama industry. Now he has just returned to the film industry from the TV industry and has only shot two films so far. The Berlin Golden Bear¡¯s "Bloody Sunday" is still missing.


    After Paul Greengrass filmed "Flying", he didn''t find a chance in Hollywood, and then returned to the UK. With his second film "Bloody Sunday" he won the Berlin Golden Bear, and once again entered Hollywood, and finally won The directorship of the last two films of "The Bourne".


    Paul Greengrass reads the script while conceiving pictures that fit his own style in his mind. Such a high-investment action movie is a rare good opportunity, but the setting of the film''s hero is like a joke.


    Although he has never set foot in commercial films, he also knows that Arabs are a bit outrageous as absolute protagonists.


    Say no directly? I was reluctant to come to Hollywood from the UK just to make the action movie I wanted to make.


    is also only action movies, which is the best carrier of the style he wants to try.


    Paul Greengrass closed the script, went through the plot in his heart, and asked: "Mr. Anderson, what kind of action movie do you want to make?"


    If it is too different from the style he envisioned, then there is no need to consider it.


    Some directors made films with strong personal style. Ronan knew very well that Paul Greengrass happened to be one of them.


    Directors like this have extremely high demands on style.


    It is estimated that Paul Greengrass once came to Hollywood and went back again. It was also related to the fact that he did not meet his ideal film.


    His set is undoubtedly a bit ahead of the mainstream commercial action movies in Hollywood.


    Ronan is willing to try, because he knows the dazzling pace of action style, there is a real market.


    In fact, the warm-hearted action movies are outdated in the market. Michael Mann¡¯s "Wire of Fire" is not a classic. Even the robbers are used to learn to rob the bank in the shootout, but the slow pace has led to When the film was released, it was far from reaching the expected market popularity.


    The rhythm of the action movie must be fast. On the basis of being fast, it can also make people have an eye-catching style, which is closer to success.


    For example, Michael Bay¡¯s action movies are fast-paced and can¡¯t wait to fly.


    Ronan slowly said: "I wrote this script. The film I envisioned has a simple and clear narrative, a clean director, a fast pace, and a sharp action scene... How to say, the action scene should be tried. An ultra-short shot editing that is more powerful than Michael Bay."


    Paul Greengrass was silent, but he was clearly thinking.


    Ronan is just enough. Although the director is relatively difficult to find, it doesn''t have to be someone.


    Paul Greengrass suddenly said: "Hollywood blockbuster movies have always been high-cost, highly industrialized production models, which emphasize universality and reject personalization. But the inherent action film mode always makes people bored. They love the new and dislike the old."


    Ronan nodded slightly, agreeing with his statement: "It makes sense."


    Pure Hollywood action movies will soon die.


    Just now Ronan¡¯s words about the movie''s vision have been recognized by Paul Greengrass. This ideological recognition also aroused his interest in this director position.


    But there are some things, he thinks it''s best to tell them in advance, so as not to make an unpleasant noise in the back and end up with nothing.


    Paul Greengrass said again: "I envisioned a style, handheld photography, fragment editing, bullet-like fast pace."


    He further said: "Another point, today''s action shots always have various defects, especially actors and action design. Fragmented sharp editing can not only make up for the shortcomings of the actors'' actions, but also cover up the shortcomings in the action design and create The fierce and sharp action style brings huge visual impact to the audience."


    Ronan is very clear about what kind of style this is. After thinking about it for a while, he said: "This is not very different from what I imagined. I can accept that you are suitable for this director position."


    "You can talk to my agent for a contract." Paul Greengrass is as clean as his movie editing.


    Ronan didn''t talk nonsense, stood up and shook hands with him: "Happy cooperation."


    Send off Paul Greengrass, Ronan and Dean agreed to talk about Paul Greengrass''s director contract for another day.


    went back to the office and called George Clint.


    "George, you are going to check the copyright of a novel." Ronan ordered: "Who owns the copyright of Robert Ludren''s "Bourne''s Identity"."


    If you remember correctly, the original author of the film and television copyright of this novel has long been sold.


    George replied on the phone: "Okay, I will go now."


    Ronan put down the phone. In fact, after coming here, he inquired about the copyrights of many adapted films, just like the "Lord of the Rings" series, and the film copyrights of many novels and even well-known documentary works, especially those published earlier works. , The copyright was sold long before the film was made.


    Even, many of them have copyrights scattered in the hands of several people or companies.


    Ronan suppressed the restlessness in his heart, knowing that he should not be anxious. The company has just entered the right track.


    The next day, Ronan and Dean negotiated on Paul Greengrass''s directorship contract. The two sides talked for a whole day and reached an agreement fairly smoothly.


    The director Paul Greengrass has a salary of 500,000 US dollars and has officially entered the "Ace Agent" crew since signing the contract. UU Reading also serves as a producer, participating in preparation, shooting and post-production throughout the process, and has Right to edit suggestions.


    The final editing rights are still in Ronan''s hands.


    When the director was selected, the preparation for "Ace Agent" accelerated. Due to the two projects and the handling of the crew''s accounts, Ronan asked George Clint to be the production manager of this project.


    Of course, like the "Human Removal Project", Ronan and others can receive the corresponding crew positions in addition to the company''s expenses and the crew accounts.


    Hollywood¡¯s good industry practices must always be followed.


    Paul Greengrass is a very thoughtful director. He quickly recommended the action director to Ronan. After Ronan was interviewed and determined that he was suitable, the action director joined the crew and began to design action routines and training based on Paul Greengrass'' action ideas. Actor Muhammad.


    A super Arabian agent, wearing a white robe, headscarf, flying over the wall, easy to kill a hundred people...


    This is just Ronan¡¯s unreliable idea. Paul Greengrass is a reliable director. The male protagonist of the preliminary design, of course, is not an Arab costume that can be the center of the world wherever he goes, but he is skilled and has black technology. A typical agent of the body.


    Ronan appropriately delegated many of the powers of the crew to George Clint and Paul Greengrass. For such a typical Hollywood model and atypical Hollywood protagonist film, he also hoped that Paul Greengrass could make it. Better.


    "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" began to recruit actors on a large scale, and Ronan is also going to go to the Saint Denis Film Festival for a round.


    Just in time, Tony Koch also came to Los Angeles to investigate Hollywood, Ronan simply took him along.

 Chapter 83： 1 gain nothing

    pulled Tony Koch on the plane, found a seat in the business class, Ronan packed his luggage and prepared to head to Park City, Utah, where the Saint Denis Film Festival was held.


    "What I want to see in Hollywood is the charm of female stars." Tony Koch fastened his seat belt and complained, "As a result, I didn''t leave the airport, so you dragged me to the film festival."


    Ronan ignored Tony¡¯s complaint and said, ¡°The film festival is an important part of Hollywood.¡±


    Tony rolled his eyes and asked, "There are many beautiful female stars at the film festival?"


    "It is estimated that there are beautiful women." Ronan told the truth: "But it is not easy to see big-name female stars at the Saint Denis Film Festival."


    The Saint Denis Film Festival in this era is purely a paradise for independent films. It is not completely invaded by Hollywood films as it will be in a few years, and tends to fall into Hollywood film promotion and trading.


    Tony said dissatisfied: "Beautiful women and beautiful female stars are completely two creatures!"


    Ronan asked deliberately, "Is there a difference?"


    Tony asked, "You last big star and an ordinary woman, can you feel the same psychologically?"


    Ronan was speechless for an instant, and the answer to the question was obvious.


    The bonus of aura, identity and fame has a considerable psychological impact.


    I wonder what kind of Hollywood used to be, and the incident of Teacher Chen, why are so many people rushing to watch it? To say that their appearance and body may not be better than the top female stars of San Fernando Valley, but the effect of the star halo is quite large.


    "Do you know what my biggest goal is this time?" Tony asked again.


    Ronan shrugged: "Don¡¯t you have a deep understanding of our future cooperation?"


    "This is only one aspect." Tony said: "I have to meet a few female stars, the best..."


    He laughed, and then asked, "To be honest, Ronan. How many female stars have you been on?"


    Ronan was silent, not knowing how to answer.


    Tony asked curiously: "Ten? Five? Three? One?" His face was incredulous: "No one? You are wasting resources! Wasting resources is a crime, Ronan!"


    Ronan doesn¡¯t matter, he casually replied: ¡°It¡¯s not time yet. Let¡¯s put it this way, when your status is high enough, these are nothing.


    He changed the subject: "Speaking of business, have you started a new round of financing?"


    "Not yet." Tony put away his joking mentality, and said seriously: "It takes a movie project to attract investment. And my mother''s relationship has basically been used up in the last round of 40 million US dollars, and I must look for new investment. Source, now I can only do some preparatory work."


    Ronan nodded: "Alright, when I start a new project, your side will be almost ready."


    Tony tidied his seat belt and asked, "How much investment do you need for your next project?"


    Ronan pondered a little, and said: "It hasn''t been decided yet. At least 50 or 60 million dollars will be required."


    "I''m going back to speed up the operation and financing." Tony is a bit difficult: "This is not a small number."


    Ronan patted his chair and said, "Let me give you some motivation. The financing source is not from Aunt Helen¡¯s friends and business partners. You can increase the handling fee. I told you last time that many companies have procedures. The fee is as high as 15%."


    Tony''s eyes are full of stars: "Let me do the math, what is 15%."


    Someone sat down in a seat across the aisle. The man glanced at Ronan and greeted him actively: "Ronan."


    Hearing this familiar voice, Ronan turned his head and responded with a smile: "What a coincidence, Gray."


    The person who said hello was Gray Enrique of Lionsgate.


    "You are also going to the Saint Denis Film Festival?" Gray Enrique said.


    Ronan nodded: "Our destination is the same."


    Gray Enrique looked at Ronan and said, "I heard that you bought a distribution company?"


    "Embassy Pictures, a very small distribution company." Ronan did not deny it. After all, the film library of Embassy Pictures was bought by Lionsgate: "The distribution capacity is very general, and it is incomparable with Lionsgate."


    Gray Enrique reiterated the old saying: "It¡¯s more appropriate to hand over the release of "Death of Death" to Lionsgate. With such a large investment, if there is a problem with the release, you can''t explain it to investors."


    Ronan still procrastinated: "Wait until the film is finished, can you talk about it after watching it? I''m also responsible to the publisher."


    Gray Enrique frowned, just feeling that this person is not ordinary shameless.


    Does the publisher need you to be a producer?


    He clearly felt that Ronan Anderson did not want to hand over "Reaper Is Coming" to Lionsgate for distribution.


    is really a profiteer who turns his face and does not recognize anyone!


    Ronan had dealt with Gray Enrique and continued to chat with Tony. After the plane took off, he took out a book and read it.


    This is still a book about the entertainment industry.


    Someone once said that many ways to make money are written in the law. He must be familiar with industry regulations and relevant laws to find opportunities for profit.


    Ronan and Tony arrived in Park City. It was quite cold in Park City at the end of January, and white snow could be seen on the mountains outside the city.


    Although the film festival has not officially opened yet, the cold weather cannot stop the passion for the film.


    Not only are the movies shown in Park City¡¯s large and small cinemas in turn, but even city squares and specially planned roadsides can be seen everywhere.


    Among them, many people can''t even touch the edge of Hollywood, and there are also people who shoot movies purely because of hobbies and try their luck in Park City.


    From short films that cost hundreds of dollars or thousands of dollars to feature films that cost tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, you can see them everywhere.


    At night, small screens were pulled up on the side of the road and in the square. The owners of small films used the rare opportunity of the Saint Denis Film Festival to repeatedly show their films, hoping to sell them.


    Some people do not expect to make much money, but hope that their masterpieces will be seen by more people.


    After all, movies are made for people to watch.


    However, most people still come here with the dream of becoming famous overnight.


    No matter what kind of person they are, no one can deny their love for movies.


    For those who are used to the Southern California climate, it is indeed a bit cold here Ronan put on a newly bought down winter suit, a cotton cap and even gloves.


    The cold night can''t stop his enthusiasm for movies.


    This extremely competitive industry, without enough love, it is difficult to stick to it for a long time.


    Ronan and Tony went downstairs and met Gray Enrique in the hotel lobby.


    The two parties stayed in the same hotel, and the purpose of coming to the Saint-Denis Film Festival was somewhat similar.


    "Is there a suitable goal, Gray?" Ronan asked.


    In the afternoon, Gray Enrique has been walking around the square for a long time.


    The other party has already bought the issuing company. Gray Enrique has a goal and won¡¯t be stupid enough to say it. He shook his head and said, "No."


    A middle-aged man next to ¡¡¡¡ asked curiously: "This one is?"


    Ronan nodded and smiled at him, and introduced himself: "Ronan Anderson, the buyer of Shahai Entertainment."


    The middle-aged man shook hands with Ronan and introduced himself: "Billy Horford, from Artison Entertainment."


    Ronan knew about this company, and the more well-known Chinese name in the previous life was Yijiang Entertainment Company.


    A group of people left the hotel together. Ronan¡¯s goal is the square and the roadside, looking for valuable movies here, just like scouring treasures on the antique street, finding real treasures from countless low-value goods.


    This is not easy, but for Ronan, the choice is simpler.


    Those tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of films shot, as long as they are familiar to him, they must be valuable.


    Ronan came to watch Tony at the movie booths one by one. Every movie shown on the roadside would let him stop and watch for a while, and then remember it.


    came out from six o''clock until nine o''clock in the evening, and found nothing.

 Chapter 84： Shoddy

    The night is getting darker, and the number of people on the road has not decreased. North America is the world''s largest movie market. There are many avid movie fans. They have different hobbies. It is also a pleasure for many people to watch some interesting small productions at the film festival. Where.


    Besides during the film festival, most of the films of the road show will never be seen in the future.


    Not to mention entering the theater, the chances of becoming a video tape or disc are very small.


    is the buyer of the film company. Every year, the Saint Denis Film Festival can produce several small productions with good market profits.


    "It seems to be from the Atison company."


    A movie was being shown at the road show in front of him. Tony pointed to one of the dozen or so viewers and said, "The one we have seen in the front of the hotel is called Billy."


    Ronan also saw it. He raised his head and glanced at the shaking picture on the small screen, and said to Tony, "Let''s go over and take a look."


    The two came to the place facing the screen. Billy also saw Ronan and smiled at him. Ronan smiled back.


    The two sides were not familiar with each other, and they did not speak.


    "What a broken film."


    On the left hand side of Ronan, an audience member complained: "I feel dizzy because of the shaking."


    He greeted his female companion: "Go, go."


    The female companion also shook her head: "The picture quality is terrible."


    The two turned around and left, without any nostalgia.


    Ronan doesn''t care about these things, holding his chest with one hand and squeezing his chin with the other, watching the terrible pictures on the screen with interest.


    The picture quality is really bad, and the jitter is quite severe.


    From his perspective, it is not difficult to see that this is a cheap DV camera and handheld shooting. Professional equipment like Steadicam must have never been used.


    After watching for a while, Ronan watched the movie show again.


    There are only two people in this road show, both in their thirties, one is a white man with glasses, and the other is a Latin mixed race.


    "Too bad..."


    There were a lot of people complaining about this film, and soon there were Ronan, Tony and Billy from Atison Entertainment.


    Tony whispered: "Let¡¯s go too, this is not a movie, it¡¯s just a low-quality selfie DV."


    Ronan shook his head: "Don''t worry, wait a while."


    He continued to look at the picture, it seemed that it was a little different from what he had in his impression. In many places, the order was different, and there were too many flaws. What seemed to be wrong?


    Next, Ronan wants to understand, edit! It''s a clip!


    It is estimated that after the film in the previous life fell into the hands of the film company, it was edited again.


    "Are you here?" Someone walked to the place between Ronan and Billy from Artison Entertainment, looked around, and said, "I found an interesting movie?"


    The person here was Gray Enrique. When he passed by, he saw Ronan and Billy staring at the same movie. As the buyer''s sensitive touch, he immediately urged him to come over.


    Billy glanced at Gray, shrugged, and said, "Isn''t there any interesting movies, just marveling that the film festival is getting more and more degenerate. Even this kind of outdoor selfie DV video can be used as a road show."


    said, he still shook his head.


    Ronan echoed: "The details reflect the overall situation. The movies I have seen are disappointing. The film festival is not as good as before."


    Gray Enrique certainly wouldn''t believe the words of the two colleagues. After smiling, he stared at the small screen for a while, and the lens jittered violently. With the rough and inferior picture, he felt dizzy.


    He glanced at his two colleagues left and right again. It turned out that these two did not tell lies. This is not a movie at all. The home videos he made are better than this.


    Sure enough, the Saint Denis Film Festival has no lower limit. Anything really broken can come to show.


    Billy Horford glanced at Ronan and Gray. Seeing the two men shook their heads vigorously, he didn''t say much, but instead glanced at the two people who were showing.


    This DV video is really bad, but it gives him a strange feeling. This feeling makes a professional buyer vaguely feel a little value, but can''t tell where the value is.


    The picture on the small screen suddenly went dark, and something went wrong with the old projector.


    "I''m sorry." The white man with glasses said to this side quickly: "The projector is broken, I''m very sorry."


    He didn''t mean to repair the projector, instead he leaned in.


    When ¡¡¡¡ was showing, he was quietly observing, from the last few people left, he smelled the movie buyer.


    When this movie was shot, the bottom of the press box must not be kept. He has been to many film companies with the film on his back, but none of them showed even the slightest interest. Coming to the Saint Denis Film Festival was the last helpless choice.


    No one cares at the film festival, so they can only go back to the warehouse.


    "I''m Daniel Malik, the director of this film." The middle-aged man with eyes introduced himself first, then took out his business cards, handed them to Ronan, Gray, Billy and others one by one, and said: " We will do the screening tomorrow. I try to rent a new projector. If you are interested, you can call me and I will inform you of the screening time."


    Billy took the business card and replied casually: "Thank you."


    Although Gray didn''t look down on this film, he had excellent professionalism as a buyer. Just like Ronan, he took the business card politely and said with a smile: "A very characteristic film."


    Daniel Malik finally handed the business card to Ronan. Ronan then glanced at it and said, "Very interesting film."


    This is a false statement, let alone Billy and Gray, two professional buyers can hear it, Tony has the urge to roll his eyes, can he be more perfunctory?


    Ronan put the business card in his pocket, pulled Tony down, and said, "Let''s go."


    Tony nodded: "Stop watching this kind of bad film, you take me to watch the film, and look for a seductive one too?"


    Luo Nan said as he walked, "I feel dizzy because the camera is shaking, and I have had enough. Go! Go back to sleep."


    These words were passed over clearly and unmistakably, Daniel Malik smiled helplessly, and he was really wrong to spend money to make this film.


    Gray also shook his head. This kind of film is worthless. Strictly speaking, it is not a film at all.


    Seeing Gray Enrique leave, Billy hesitated and left.


    I felt that there was some hidden value in this film, but he was rationally told that this kind of tattered thing would not be sold on the market and sold on video tapes.


    Let''s wait for the director to release the film next time, let''s check it out.


    This kind of film, ninety-nine percent of the time, it is possible that it fell into the hands of the filming party.


    By the way, the picture is so rough, the camera is so shaky, and there is no storyline at all. What do you buy back for? Distribute videotapes directly?


    Anyway, I am also a senior movie buyer, UU Reading www. Uukanshu.com came to the Saint Denis Film Festival and bought a video tape movie that had no market. It was too bad.


    Back to the hotel room, Tony changed his clothes and called Ronan to the hotel bar.


    "Maybe you can meet a female star?" Tony said to Ronan.


    Ronan took out the business card, took out his mobile phone, and waved to Tony: "Go ahead, I still have work to deal with."


    Seeing Ronan pressing the number with his business card, Tony opened his mouth in surprise: "Isn''t it? Ronan, you are actually interested in that rags movie? You don''t want to buy that DV video? Can it count as a movie?"


    Ronan held up his fingers, made a silent gesture, and dialed the number.


    Tony stared at Ronan incredulously, and kept scratching his head: Even if I am not a professional in the film industry, I have seen a lot of movies. The most crude and shoddy grandma-level* produced in Germany are better than that DV video.


    Ronan ignored Tony and waited patiently for the call to be connected.


    "This is Daniel Malik, can I help you with anything?"


    Hearing this voice, Ronan put away the contempt that he had deliberately pretended before, and calmly said: "Hello, director Daniel Melick, I am Ronan Anderson, the movie buyer of Relativity Entertainment Group, I watched it tonight. I want to ask you to talk about your video."


    The voice over the phone was full of surprises: "Ah...ah! Okay! When? Now?"


    Ronan couldn¡¯t be too eager. It¡¯s not good for the next step. He said faintly: ¡°Tomorrow at nine o¡¯clock tomorrow morning, I¡¯ll be waiting for you in the cafe of the Park Intercity Hotel.¡±


    "Good! Good!" Very excited over there: "I must be there on time!"

 Chapter 85： Conditional

    Sitting in the coffee shop, Daniel Malick¡¯s eyes hidden behind the lens, have been staring at the glass door, his hands are tangled together and he keeps twisting his fingers, obviously a little anxious.


    I ran through so many film companies with DV films, and came to the Saint-Denis Film Festival for screenings, but no one responded. All I heard were degrading and even swearing voices. No one liked this film at all, like he and Ed. The film made by Yado Sanzizi has no value in general.


    Suddenly, his eyelids twitched because he saw a familiar face.


    The two young men who just opened the door and came in. Isn¡¯t one of them the one who watched for a long time during the screening last night?


    At that time, he suspected that the other party was the buyer of the film company.


    Daniel Malik watched the other party gradually approach, his head kept turning, did he see the value in this film that I didn''t know? Or¡­¡­


    may be able to make a fortune from him.


    The film was shot, and he took it to the film company to sell it. In addition to the cost of participating in the Saint Denis Film Festival, it cost tens of thousands of dollars.


    Anyway, since someone wants to buy it, that¡¯s a good thing. Try to recover the cost as much as possible and pursue greater benefits.


    For example, try to issue a contract or something


    Try it first, let''s talk about it.


    Seeing the two approaching, Daniel Malick stood up and took two steps forward and said, "Are you Mr. Anderson?"


    "Hello, Director Melick." Ronan shook his hand: "I am Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment Group."


    He introduced the person next to him: "This is Tony Koch from Koch Films in Germany."


    Both sides greeted each other and quickly turned to the topic.


    Ronan was not verbose, and tentatively said: "Director Melnick, I represent the Theory of Relativity Company. I want to buy your film and make a price."


    Last night, he thought about it carefully. He brought back 40 million US dollars from Abu Dhabi. There was 10 million US dollars to pay for the Koch Films in Germany, and the tax rebate income was 4.5 million US dollars. 20 million US dollars have been set aside.


    Excluding the US$5 million for the acquisition of Embassy Pictures, the actual production budget of the two films is US$30 million. In addition, the promotion and distribution of the two films is still in the planning stage, and there is a large amount of funds in hand.


    In addition, Judith from the bank will call him from time to time, so it is not difficult to get a loan from the bank.


    If you take this film and run it, there will be no major financial problems.


    What is the price? So proud? Daniel Malik grabbed his hand, which is certainly not for him to make a price casually.


    "Relativity Entertainment Group?" He wondered.


    I have never heard of this company.


    Ronan simply said: "This is an integrated entertainment company, with subsidiaries Zhongshahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures specializing in film production and distribution."


    Daniel Malik knew of these two companies. Last year, Shahai Entertainment had a horror film that hit the box office at a small cost. He visited Embassy Pictures last year but was rejected.


    This person represents relativistic entertainment, and is estimated to have a higher status than the person receiving him from the Embassy Pictures.


    "Mr. Anderson." Daniel Malik is in his thirties and has many thoughts: "You want to buy out my "Blair the Witch"?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Daniel Malik has a secret joy in his heart, but he forcibly suppresses it. He has finally come to the present. If he can fight for more benefits, he cannot easily give up.


    He tentatively asked: "Can we sign an issuance contract between us."


    Ronan glanced at Daniel Malik and said, "It''s impossible." He showed his tough attitude: "If you only want to publish, we don''t have to talk about it."


    The distribution copyright is not in his hands, and he spends a huge amount of money to operate a small production of tens of thousands of dollars that others can share a large dividend. Does he look like a fool?


    If the copyright issue and subsequent troubles were not taken into consideration, he could find someone to make such a film.


    Daniel Malik was stunned, he didn''t seem to expect Ronan to be so tough.


    Ronan added another sentence: "This is just a DV video. How many people do you think can be watched in the theater?"


    Daniel Malik would like to say that his film will be very popular and will surely sell well at the box office, but he is not only treating others as fools, but he is also a fool.


    "Sell all the copyrights at once." Ronan didn''t seem to value the film very much, and said casually, "Make a price."


    Daniel Malick thought about it for a while before he said: "Five...500,000 dollars."


    Hearing this price, Ronan''s face immediately turned dark. If the later operation succeeds, half a million dollars will be a blood profit, but if you can pay less, who wants to pay more?


    What''s more, the just-established theory of relativity does not have sufficient liquidity, and it can even be said that the company is operating with German and Arab money.


    Ronan lightly touched Tony under the table. Tony knew, and immediately said: "This director, just your film, are you embarrassed to ask for half a million dollars?"


    His voice is not loud, but his tone is very heavy: "Yours is not a movie at all, but a self-portrait DV video. The content is pale, boring, and even shoddy!"


    Daniel Malik''s face is a bit ugly.


    Ronan then raised his hand to stop Tony from continuing to say: "Sorry, my German friend has a straighter character." He said, "But it makes sense. We can barely call your work a movie, a male character in the movie. In fact, it¡¯s quite right."


    "What?" Daniel Malik asked.


    "I thought I saw a movie about witches." Ronan said slowly, "What I saw was how the characters got lost."


    When I just finished shooting this movie, if anyone said that, Daniel Malik would definitely slobber on his face.


    But after hitting the wall one after another, I lost such confidence.


    Daniel Malik retorted: "I used a novel DV documentary technique to shoot, which can give every viewer a very real feeling, and let the audience naturally lead themselves into the world of witches."


    Tony asked back, "Is there? What I saw was that the audience could not stand the crude pictures and shaking shots and left."


    "This is an innovation!" Daniel Malik is still struggling to fight for his own favorable conditions: "This is a horror movie like a real documentary, a new type that has never appeared in Hollywood."


    Ronan laughed: "Director Melick, do you know that innovation is synonymous with risk in Hollywood? I bought your copyright at a high price. Innovation brings me not market and profit, but huge risk!"


    He put away his smile: "I can''t buy a movie that generates a loss."


    "But this movie..." Daniel Malik wanted to argue again, but Ronan interrupted: "Even if this film enters the theater, how much box office can it earn? It is very likely that it will be offline in a week or even three days. Follow-up videotape Do you think sales and leasing will be high? Half a million dollars? I will take back half a million dollars in a few years."


    Ronan stretched out five fingers: "Fifty thousand dollars."


    Daniel Malik is a little anxious: "Fifty thousand dollars is not even enough for the cost I invested!"


    "Director Melick You can make this film at most 20,000 or 30,000 dollars." Ronan deliberately said: "The profit has doubled. In the film industry, this is a huge profit."


    Daniel Malick distinguished: "I look for the travel expenses and other expenses incurred by the distribution company, and the cost of participating in the Saint Denis Film Festival. Isn''t it the cost of this film?"


    Hearing this, Ronan quickly judged that there should be no competitors.


    So I feel relieved.


    Ronan gently touched Tony''s foot again.


    "You should bear these expenses yourself?" Tony said immediately: "If you don''t want to sell, you can take it back and put it in the warehouse to get moldy."


    Ronan then said: "The theory of relativity has just been established, and the film library needs to be enriched, so I am willing to invest money in your work, and I will try my best to promote this film in theaters. Director Melick, a cinema film The director is a very valuable asset and will play a very crucial role in your future directorship."


    He added: "Whether there is a director who has released works publicly, the treatment received by the film company is very different."


    Daniel Malik frowned, obviously having his own thoughts, and after a while, he said: "I can reduce it to one hundred thousand dollars, but with conditions."


    "It''s still too high," Tony said timely.


    Daniel Malick ignored Tony¡¯s words and said to Ronan: "But Mr. Anderson, your company must push this film into theaters."


    Ronan smiled: "One hundred thousand dollars is too high, and the risk is too great. However, the theater distribution is certain. I bought this film and of course let it go to the theater to try it."


    Daniel Malik once again emphasized: "I can reduce to 80,000 US dollars, but there are conditions!"

 Chapter 86： Full of sincerity

    Reduced to 80,000 US dollars, Ronan felt that it was still a bit high, and subconsciously wanted to keep the price down, but after thinking about it, he said, "Director Melnick, let''s talk about your conditions first.


    Daniel Malik licked his slightly dry lips, and said: "This film must be screened in theaters, and the number of theaters must not be less than..."


    He originally wanted to talk about 1,000 homes, but after a pause, he changed his words: "No less than 500 homes!"


    This is enough to ensure that his director¡¯s name can be noticed by many media and film companies and even movie fans.


    Ronan could see that Daniel Malick¡¯s words were not over and did not interrupt.


    "80,000 US dollars is the basic copyright transfer fee." Daniel Malik has not given up the idea of ??striving for more favorable conditions for himself: "After the film is released, I ask for a box office bonus or a box office share."


    Ronan still didn''t speak, waiting for Daniel Malik to continue speaking, and then retort one by one after speaking, saving trouble.


    For this, it is not too surprising. Negotiations, everyone wants good terms.


    Daniel Malik continued: "The bonus and share increase with the box office amount. If the North American box office of this film can exceed 5 million U.S. dollars, I want a box office reward of no less than 300,000 U.S. dollars!"


    "5 million dollars?" Tony couldn''t help but said, "Can this film get half a million dollars at the box office?"


    Ronan raised his hand to stop Tony from continuing, and then slowly said, "Director Melnick, do you know Hollywood movie distribution?"


    "I..." Of course Daniel Malik would not admit: "Know some."


    Ronan shook his head: "Five hundred theaters, what you said is really easy." He glanced at Daniel Malick: "Five hundred theaters means at least five hundred film copies. One film copy, from printing to From storage to transportation to insurance, the cost alone is $1,500."


    Daniel Malik''s face is a bit ugly: Is the condition I mentioned a bit too much?


    Ronan said calmly: "500 copies cost 750,000 US dollars. How many small productions can this money buy? There are other publicity and distribution costs. How much risk should Relativity Entertainment take? The cost of the film is only two to three thousand US dollars, and millions of dollars or more have been invested."


    He shook his head again: "You are not discussing business with me, you are robbing."


    "This condition is to ensure the interests of both of us." Daniel Malik tried his best to defend.


    Roger said directly: "You are just ensuring that your interests are maximized. Business cooperation is about win-win. According to your terms, Relativity Entertainment will incur huge losses."


    He sighed, "That''s it."


    Tony stood up directly: "Forget it, Ronan. There are small production videos outside, which are much better than this DV video."


    One of the purposes of negotiation is to make the other party think that what he has is not worth what he thinks.


    Obviously, this DV video film called "Blair the Witch" is a shabby no matter how it looks.


    Ronan watched the roadside show yesterday. This film is very different from the impression. Judging from the director''s editing, it is really bad and weak.


    Even if I think about it, a person who is too poor to use DV to make a movie will not be so capable.


    "Wait...wait." Seeing that the attempt was unsuccessful, Daniel Malik quickly said: "You can talk about the conditions, isn''t cooperation just to eliminate differences?"


    Ronan stopped talking nonsense, and said: "80,000 US dollars, a one-time buyout of all copyrights, including the sequel."


    Negotiations cannot be blindly high-pressure. After suppressing Daniel Malik, he also began to give some sweetness: "In the future, it will be shown in North America in no less than 50 theaters; when appropriate, we will hold media for the film. Yes, it will be guaranteed that no less than 10 media will participate in interviews with directors and other key creative personnel."


    Hearing this, Daniel Malik''s eyes lit up. Being famous means that there will be a broader development in the future.


    Ronan continued: "In addition to theaters, we will also fully push this film into video tapes, DVDs, TV stations and Internet new media and many other rebroadcast channels, so that more audiences can see this work directed by Melek."


    It may be the psychological difference brought about by suppression. Daniel Malik feels that these conditions are still acceptable.


    This is the effect Ronan wants to achieve.


    Of course, Ronan is very clear about one thing. If it can develop as envisaged, the film will still need the cooperation of Daniel Malik and other creators in the future.


    For example, the negative impact caused by this will be carried by the creators such as Daniel Malik.


    Therefore, there must be appropriate incentives.


    "If we cooperate, we must win-win. This is the philosophy that Relativity Entertainment and I have always adhered to." Ronan looked particularly generous: "If this film can get a million dollars in box office in North America in the future, no..."


    Ronan is particularly sincere: "As long as the total income of the film can reach 500,000 US dollars, Relativity Entertainment will take out 50,000 US dollars as a one-time reward for the main creators of the crew!"


    Regardless of the future film revenue, there is only a $50,000 reward.


    Who can think of things too far? Most people will be tempted by immediate benefits.


    Especially after sternly rejecting the so-called progressive bonus and sharing, Ronan took the initiative to join the box office bonus, which made Daniel Malik feel full of sincerity.


    Besides his sincerity, he can also notice that the other party is really not very optimistic about this film.


    Ronan emphasized: "The terms I mentioned above are all noted in the contract."


    Daniel Malik finally nodded and said, "Yes."


    Anyway, I made a lot of money.


    "I also have a request." Ronan didn''t wait for Daniel Malik to answer, so he said directly: "All the main creators need to cooperate with the announcement and distribution of the film before and after the release, and must sign the relevant contract. Of course, the promotion will use you as the protagonist. "


    "Also, I will edit the film appropriately to meet the needs of the screening. You have to provide all the shooting materials."


    Daniel Malik thought there were any special and strict requirements, but he did not expect it to be such a clause that would help increase his reputation, so he immediately responded: "No problem."


    Ronan said: "I will go to watch other films later, and I can''t delay too much time on one project. I hope that our cooperation can be written as soon as possible."


    Daniel Malik thought about it and said: "The main creative staff of the crew, I am the only one in Park City with Adiyato.


    "It''s okay." Ronan said casually: "You provide your contact information. After the film festival is over, I will ask people from the company to find them to sign the contract. By the way, you greet them in advance."


    "Yes." Daniel Malik has no problem.


    Daniel Malik went to contact his partner, Ronan also called the department in charge of the film festival¡¯s transaction. The Saint Denis Film Festival was originally a platform for exhibitions and transactions, and the organizing committee also provided supporting services.


    Ronan called back, patted Tony''s arm, and praised: "It works well."


    Tony shook his head: "I found out. Compared with you, I am too tender."


    Ronan laughed and said: "This is an illusion caused by the unequal status in the negotiation. I am the distributor, and I am naturally located at the upper level of the food chain, and he is the producer at the lower level. Although my distributor lacks confidence, but His producer is worse."


    The two chatted for a few words, and Daniel Malik came back soon.


    This deal is also agreed.


    On the afternoon of the same day, Ronan and Daniel Malick submitted relevant materials. Under the witness of the organizing committee staff and lawyers, Ronan officially signed the copyright transfer agreement of "Blair the Witch" on behalf of Shahai Entertainment and Daniel Malick. It also registered a copyright change in the Copyright Bureau, and the transaction was officially completed.


    Ronan got the film and went to the film festival with Tony for two more days. He didn¡¯t see any valuable small productions, those multi-million-dollar or tens of million-dollar independent films, the theory of relativity between him and the new student. In terms of it, there is no value.


    Soon, Ronan returned to Los Angeles with Blair the Witch.

 Chapter 87： There is always a way

    In the hotel room, flipping the business card in his hand, Billy Horford was talking on the phone with the owner of that number.


    "No more road shows? Why? The film was sold! Oh, director Merrick, can you ask which company you sold it to? Nothing, I''m just a little curious. Relativity Entertainment Group? The buyer is Ronan Anderson ?Okay thank you."


    Hanging up the phone, Billy Horford saw a young face floating in front of him. I still remember that that night, this number of times said that if he belittled this DV video that he didn''t even know the title, how could he buy the film when he turned around? Up?


    Is that feeling when you watch the movie yourself? Does this film have hidden value in places he never expected?


    But when I turn my head and think about it, is there anything else besides the rough picture and the constantly shaking lens?


    Billy Horford shook his head. That Ronan Anderson probably bought it to fill up the film library, right? After all, he heard that Relativity Entertainment is a new company just established.


    When leaving the hotel in the afternoon, Billy met Gray Enrique of Lionsgate, and shared it with Gray Enrique as a curiosity.


    "Just that dizzying selfie video?" Gray Enrique was also a little confused: "Ronan Anderson is a smart man, why do you buy this kind of film?"


    This makes him quite puzzled.


    Do smart people sometimes do foolish things?


    Now that the copyright of the film has been bought, Billy Horford doesn¡¯t have much scruples when he speaks, and asks: "Grey, you saw it that night, how did you feel?"


    This has no conflict with work, and Gray Enrique also tells the truth: "That''s not even a movie? I don''t see any value."


    Billy Horford wondered: "I guess I bought it to fill up the film library."


    Gray Enrique shook his head: "It should not be. When Ronan Anderson bought Embassy Pictures some time ago, because of insufficient funds, he only purchased the distribution channels of Embassy Pictures, not even the film library."


    Billy Horford had heard of this, and the film library of Embassy Pictures finally fell into the hands of Lionsgate.


    Neither of them can''t quite understand why Ronan Anderson is not a fool.


    "Forget it, don''t think about it." Billy Horford gave up first: "It''s just a crude DV video. It''s not worth wasting time."


    Gray Enrique and Billy Horford quickly put this aside and continued to look for valuable film resources at the Saint Denis Film Festival.


    After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he first paid attention to the two crews under preparation. The main work of these two crews is currently recruiting actors. The audition has just begun and it is not yet time for him to intervene.


    Other specific tasks such as prop production, venue selection, equipment rental and scene setting are all handled by dedicated personnel.


    Ronan, the producer needs to control the overall situation, rather than personally participate in the details of a certain aspect.


    Know how to let professional people do professional things, this is the basic quality that the producer who controls the overall situation must possess.


    Besides the handyman, Ronan hired people with relevant work experience for the crew.


    He would rather use people with work experience with higher salaries than hire new people rashly.


    For the huge Hollywood, there is never a shortage of relevant film practitioners.


    The status quo in Hollywood is that it is relatively difficult for the staff to find the right job, and as long as the crew has a sufficient budget, there are often many suitable options.


    Of course, preparations are definitely not a trivial matter.


    On the "Reaper Is Coming" side, Ronan intends to attract star-level actors to participate, so when the casting director mentioned Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst''s intentions, he let the crew contact them.


    In this era, the celebrity effect is still more obvious, so there is no doubt that celebrity-level actors can bring topicality and attraction to the crew.


    Unfortunately, Ronan¡¯s salary is seriously insufficient.


    Casting director Jason and associate producer Andrew have contacted Kelster Dunst and Toby Maguire¡¯s agents, and the pay gap between the two is too big.


    Kelsten Dunst asked for $1 million in salary, and Toby Maguire¡¯s agent bit the $2 million in salary.


    The acceptable limit for the crew here is $500,000.


    It went smoothly, and the two sides fell apart.


    "Reaper is coming" is a typical commercial film, it is impossible to bring important academic awards to actors, without other benefits, star-level actors are naturally unwilling to perform at a lower salary.


    It is a taboo for celebrities to reduce their pay if they appear in commercial movies.


    Fortunately, the main character group of "Reaper Is Coming" received thousands of applications for actors, and there is no need to worry about finding suitable actors.


    On the side of "Ace Agent", director Paul Greengrass made a preliminary filming plan, but Ronan received an invitation, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invited the crew to the UAE to shoot.


    ran under the eyelids of the Investment Bureau to do things? Ronan certainly wouldn''t do that. He declined the invitation of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on the pretext of imperfect facilities in the UAE.


    It is also true that the local film industry in the UAE is not even starting.


    In addition, Paul Greengrass wanted to go to Rio de Janeiro, London, New York, Tokyo and other big cities to shoot on the spot. Ronan persuaded him to dispel this idea and try to find a suitable alternative location near California for shooting.


    The real budget of this film is not the US$25 million shown to the public at all. It is really going to be shot all over the world, and the crew¡¯s funds will soon be used up.


    Paul Greengrass is somewhat dissatisfied.


    Ronan can only play with the mud. Fortunately, Paul Greengrass is a highly professional and highly dedicated director. He basically doesn''t know much about financial matters, and there is no need to worry about the British director discovering the tricks.


    Even if he found out, Ronan didn''t care and told him directly that the US$25 million was not only the production budget, but also the budget for publicity and distribution.


    Fully understand the operating rules of Hollywood, master the provisions of the "Entertainment Act", as long as you actively and boldly think about it, there is always a way.


    In this regard, Ronan has been watching and has never stopped his research. He even consulted Dinah Ampton, a senior professional entertainment lawyer at Shengzhi Law Firm, several times.


    Shengzhi Law Firm has formally signed a contract with Relativity Entertainment, and Dinah Ampton is the direct person in charge.


    Through the continuous preparation of these three films, Ronan deeply realized that the profit of the film is far more than the normal commercial income generated by the film itself, but also can benefit from the operation of the film.


    is a legitimate income that complies with industry regulations and laws.


    Opportunity is in front of youI can''t let it go.


    Ronan also had a preliminary "Asan" plan before further improvement.


    According to the information he received, Indians have had contact with DreamWorks again, but in general they are more cautious. Compared with the oil tyrants in the UAE, it is estimated that the money of the Indian tycoons is a bit more difficult, and there are no local tyrants super Trench style.


    Tony Koch has been by his side all this time, understanding Hollywood''s field operations.


    Ronan is still very conscientious. With Helen Hull''s relationship with the old Mrs. Anderson, he will not pit Tony Koch.


    Besides, Relativity Entertainment, as a business company engaged in a legitimate industry, also needs a trusted partner.


    Tony Koch is generally more reliable, the only lack is lack of experience.


    These can all be solved over time.


    At the same time, Ronan simply finalized the framework of the new company. Mary deployed from Shahai Entertainment to the theory of relativity, but for the time being, she also supervised the finances of Shahai Entertainment and the two projects. The daily work of Shahai Entertainment was entrusted to George K. Lint is in charge.


    The new company also conducted a recruitment and hired a few more employees. This shell company, which is temporarily used as a holding company, is not easy to develop.


    After processing these tasks, the film copy of "Blair the Witch" and all the shooting materials were also shipped to Los Angeles. Ronan first conducted targeted market research, and then formulated a plan with "viral marketing" as the core of the film.


    He also needs a plan that can let people see the future, to convince the employees under him, especially the distributors of Embassy Pictures.


    As the boss and absolute controlling person, he can indeed promote this project strongly, but this is the last choice.

 Chapter 88： Old bank

    Embassy Pictures¡¯ very simple pull-out room, everyone is silent, watching the picture that is about to end, several people are rubbing their eyes and squeezing their foreheads, seemingly uncomfortable.


    The screen on the curtain turned black, announcing the end of the screening. Garcia breathed a sigh of relief, only to feel dizzy and dizzy. If he continued, he might vomit.


    The film that the new owner bought from the Saint Denis Film Festival is worse than the past small overseas productions that Embassy Pictures bought from Central Asia for US$20,000 to 30,000, and it can even be included in all the movies he has seen. The worst rank.


    Thomas, director of the theater distribution department, took off his glasses, found a tissue, and rubbed his eyes for a while.


    What a torture.


    Is the new boss dissatisfied with the management of Embassy Pictures and deliberately tortured them with this torture?


    Thomas looked at Terry, the offline distribution director, and Terry shook his head. He obviously didn''t like the broken film.


    Publicity director David Villa was silent, thinking about where the publicity of the film was, but nothing was achieved.


    Robert turned off the small projector, opened the thick curtains, and looked at Ronan who was sitting in front of him. His eyes were full of doubts. Why did he buy such a film?


    Does Ronan have to walk the silly path past? The lesson of "Life on the Jedi"...


    "How do you feel?" Ronan asked the ferocious Latin girl next to him.


    Due to the re-editing, he specifically called Jessica Felton over.


    Jessica Felton put his hands on his chest, perhaps because the chest was too soft, her slender arms pressed the towering mountains to the sides, causing the shirt buttons to tighten tightly, and it seemed that she would break off the line at any time.


    "The shots are terrible, amateur level." Jessica Felton is a technical, there is no need to say imaginary: "The editing is worse."


    She wondered: "You didn''t take this thing, right?"


    Ronan pinched his itchy nose and said, "I bought it from the Saint Denis Film Festival."


    Jessica Felton is honest: "I have made a fortune, but it is the person who sold it to you."


    The curtains were all opened at this time, Garcia turned on the lights, and the drawing room was restored to light.


    "You want to discuss this film, right?" Jessica Felton is a tech freak, but not stupid. He still understands basic interpersonal relationships. He saw Ronan nodding and said, "I''ll go out for a while, you are done Contact me again."


    Ronan pulled her from the busy technical research, certainly not just watching such a DV video.


    Jessica Felton left the drawing room.


    Ronan stood up, looked at the key figures of the distribution company, and said, "This is my film at the Saint Denis Film Festival, which bought out all the copyrights at one time for $80,000."


    Hearing this, Garcia immediately figured out how long will it take to get back to the original if the video tapes and discs are released?


    "I am going to push this film into theaters for release." Ronan said again.


    Garcia looked at Ronan in surprise. Does this kind of film have any significance for theatrical release? It is estimated that how much money has been put in can not be collected.


    Terry and Thomas looked at each other and seemed to have seen each other¡¯s ideas. Last time this young man was very expert and had financing channels in his hands. They were still delighted with the company¡¯s possible future.


    How long has it been, the layman side has been exposed...


    David Villa frowned, he estimated how much he would lose for how much he invested?


    Robert didn''t understand, why is Ronan suddenly unreliable?


    Ronan could see the disapproval of his subordinates, and even guess the doubts in the hearts of Garcia and others. If he didn''t have some capital in his hands, he would never have the idea of ??making this film.


    The production cost of this film is very low, but to succeed, it also requires a large investment.


    "I''m going to set up a special distribution team for this film." Ronan knew very well that nothing could solve the doubts in these people''s minds, and simply said: "We need someone to take charge of this distribution team."


    His eyes swept across the faces of several people in the filming room: "Who is willing to be responsible for this project?"


    Thomas is the director of theatrical distribution. He opened his mouth and endured it again. An uncontrollable idea came to mind. What is this going to do? Are you deliberately preparing a garbage item and then excluding dissidents?


    When the project fails, the person in charge must take responsibility...


    Terry didn''t mean to speak, the theater distribution was originally not his business.


    Robert looked around and saw that no one answered, he stood up and was ready to take on the project. Perhaps Ronan saw something he didn''t see.


    After all, the two trips to Abu Dhabi, coupled with the success of the "Human Removal Project", have proven Ronan''s vision and ability to execute.


    He had long agreed in his heart that Ronan stood taller than him and George, and he could see far.


    But before Robert had spoken, Garcia said, "I oppose the release of this project."


    Ronan looked at Garcia. Garcia did not hesitate, and continued to say in a responsible attitude to the company: "The quality of the film is average, the risk is too great, and it is easy to cause losses."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "The company has just completed the acquisition. If the first film to be released fails, it will cause many negative effects. This project must be cautious."


    Ronan nodded secretly. These words can reflect Garcia''s sense of responsibility. If his boss says to release, Garcia will run the film regardless of the quality of the film itself. Then you really have to consider whether this kind of person is suitable. current location.


    Actually, Ronan was also investigating secretly.


    New company, new staff, everyone has their own ideas, he can''t understand it just by looking at the information.


    "I have a preliminary idea here..."


    As Ronan said, he opened his briefcase and gave several copies to the people in the drawing room: "Let¡¯s take a look first. This is a plan with viral marketing as the core. Of course, this is just a preliminary plan. The implementation process of the project also needs professionals like you to formulate it."


    Garcia didn''t speak any more, and looked down at the copy, only to read half a page, and he was attracted.


    This idea is too incredible, Hollywood has never appeared before, right? Creativity is wild, the question is, can it succeed?


    Hollywood''s inherent model is the safest, right?


    Terry and Thomas turned one page, then looked at the next page, three points were shocked, three points absurd, and three points thought they could try.


    Robert swallowed and spit, and after watching Ronan''s vision as quickly as possible, his view of the broken film was suddenly reversed.


    Seems to be successful, right?


    It''s not necessarily true if you change to someone else, after all, such a plan requires strong execution.


    But Ronan and himself are definitely fine.


    A thought flashed in Robert''s head: We all started our family by cheating, and if we start our own business, that''s handy!


    David Villa closed the copy, filtered the possible effects of this preliminary plan in his mind, and made appropriate supplements based on years of experience The Embassy Pictures has just started, Ronan is very It is clear that the two parties are in the initial stage of establishing a trust relationship and will not use the means of power to promote until the end.


    "A very crazy idea." Garcia looked at Ronan, as if he didn''t know what else to say. After organizing a few words, he said, "It is also a plan that may detonate public opinion once it succeeds."


    Ronan smiled and waited for Garcia to continue.


    Garcia took a deep breath: "It''s very enforceable, but it''s very risky." Normal people don''t kneel down because of crazy assumptions. Instead, he wonders: "If this plan is implemented, the content of the film will exist. Too many holes."


    Ronan replied, "So, I called an editor and prepared to edit again."


    Garcia still has doubts: "This marketing strategy may affect the company''s reputation."


    Ronan didn¡¯t need an echo worm, so he answered patiently: ¡°The distribution company is hidden behind the scenes. This film has nothing to do with the trade union, so you don¡¯t need to join the title of Embassy Pictures.¡±


    He had considered it a long time ago, and even stated in the additional clauses of the signed copyright contract: "If the film is really successful, wait until the day of exposure, push the film¡¯s director and leading actors to the front desk, and let them enjoy the media. Cheer with the fans, enjoy the radiance, and enjoy everything."


    The artisan company that released the film in the previous life seemed to adopt this strategy. The director and the leading actors cut through the sky like meteors, and quickly fell silent.


    How should the artisan company operate, or how it should operate, without much negative impact.


    Ronan also took into consideration that the directors and protagonists of this film have no experience at all. They are marginal people far away from Hollywood, and it is relatively easy to manipulate them.

 Chapter 89： Opportunistic

    The preliminary plan is feasible and everyone has discussed it. Compared with the more experienced professionals in the embassy film industry, Ronan is undoubtedly lacking in specific details and implementation.


    Such discussions also help Ronan to accumulate experience.


    During the discussion, some plans were also confirmed.


    Garcia personally served as the director of distribution of this film, with Robert and David Villa as their deputy, and also recruited talented people from the distribution department and the propaganda department to participate.


    Thomas, Terry and others continue to develop a release plan for "Reaper Is Coming".


    The initial start-up funds for these two projects are temporarily provided by the parent company Relativity Entertainment in the form of loans.


    To be precise, all the funds for the release of "Death Is Coming" will go through the books of Relativity Entertainment, and then be provided to Embassy Pictures in the form of corporate loans.


    The loan will generate interest, which will be deducted from the total advance income of the film.


    This is to accumulate experience for the next two films.


    "There are a few points to pay attention to." Ronan said calmly: "We must do a good job of confidentiality. The post-screening publicity plan will take the main creative of the film as the absolute protagonist. The company will quickly establish an Internet publicity department and communicate with the theater company. Invite them to try it."


    Garcia nodded slightly: "I will make related plans."


    Ronan looked at Robert: "You personally go to meet the main creators of the crew, sign a contract with them, and at the same time go to the East Coast to collect some legends about witches, especially the ones with a high level of folklore."


    He said again: "I will communicate with Jessica Felton to fix the re-editing of the film."


    This is undoubtedly an adventure, any film investment is actually an adventure.


    If a company wants to develop, risks are inevitable, especially now that Hollywood resources are almost monopolized by the six major companies.


    Ronan knows very well that only those movies that are bloody, crude and can tear the rules apart can make the company truly strong.


    Movies are a risky investment, and it is even more risky to win with a small blog.


    He needs more funds, the theory of relativity needs funds, and Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures also need funds.


    Only with sufficient funds can it be possible to avoid becoming a vassal of the Big Six companies and a plaything of capital.


    Once "Blair the Witch" succeeds, it will bring huge cash flow.


    In the Hollywood biological chain, the survival of small and medium-sized companies is very dependent on taking risks, because most of the real big companies don¡¯t even have the courage to take risks, not because they have no capital, but because they don¡¯t need it.


    This is the inevitable conservative psychology of oligarchs. If you already know that something can be sold, why change it? But companies like Relativity, Artisan, Miramax, and October must take risks if they want to make huge profits.


    Therefore, most of the films that cost millions or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce but have a huge box office are from small and medium-sized film companies.


    Even if some seem to belong to the Big Six companies, they are actually issued by Big Six agents or buyouts.


    Ronan made a call, and Jessica Felton quickly returned to the drawing room.


    "How did this happen?" Ronan pointed to the stain on her chest.


    I remember that when I left before, Jessica Felton''s tight shirt was very clean.


    Jessica Felton looked down, but sadly couldn''t see her feet, and said, "I bought a cup of coffee, ran into someone, sprinkled it on, and it was all right."


    "Hot coffee?" Ronan was curious.


    Jessica Felton nodded: "Yes."


    Ronan had the urge to ask whether the two **** were hot enough, but he endured it. What if this technical maniac who doesn''t care about hygiene at all takes off his shirt here? Isn''t it clear?


    "Aren''t you busy these days?" Ronan turned to the topic: "Can you start working?"


    Jessica Felton frowned: "Isn¡¯t it because I wanted to edit this DV video?"


    This kind of thing is not hard to guess at all.


    Ronan opened his hands and said, "It''s also a formal film, isn''t it better than you stay at home and study it alone?"


    As long as there is a film to edit, everything else is easy to say. Jessica Felton just thought about it for a few seconds, and then he said: "I can take this job, but I have no money."


    Ronan asked, "After you signed the contract with the crew of "Reaper Is Here", didn''t you prepay you a salary?"


    "It costs money to do research and practice, film is expensive!" Jessica Felton said directly: "The same weekly salary as "Death is Coming"."


    Ronan shook his head: "This is just for you to edit and modify, not for you to start from scratch. It''s too expensive." He countered: "2000 US dollars a week."


    Jessica Felton stretched out his hand: "Okay, you prepay me $6,000 in advance."


    Ronan patted her hand: "Deal."


    Jessica Felton shook her painful hand: "I want pay, why are you clapping my hand!"


    "Waiting to sign the contract." Ronan said directly: "After signing the contract, I will pay you half of the remuneration in advance."


    Jessica Felton glanced at her reddish hand and said, "I am a hand-to-hand eater. What if I break it?"


    Ronan coughed and said, "Let¡¯s talk about editing."


    Speaking of work, Jessica Felton immediately got serious and asked: "How do you want to cut this film."


    "In the previous interview with the residents of the small town, some unnecessary protagonist narrations were cut out to make these look more like pure interviews."


    I just watched the film, Ronan remembered clearly: "The camera shakes too much, and all the shots that have nothing to do with the main line are cut. In addition, use the lens to create a horror and thrilling atmosphere as much as possible."


    There is no witch from the beginning to the end, and it can also scare people.


    Jessica Felton asked: "Do you want it to be more like a horror movie?"


    "No, no..." Ronan raised his fingers and shook, "The first principle of re-editing this film is to make the film look like a real DV record, like a DV filmed by an explorer himself. Now this film has too many loopholes. Through the sparse woods, you can see the highway with busy vehicles. Will witches live in such a place?"


    Jessica Felton is a fierce and capable editor, and he immediately understood Ronan¡¯s intentions: "You want to induce the audience with psychological, auditory and visual cues, so that the audience thinks this is real. Event, right?"


    Ronan gave her a thumbs up: "It''s smart, it''s really hard to be the editor I like" Jessica Felton shook her head: "This film is too bad, no matter the characters. The explanation is that there are obvious traces of falsehood in the many clues in the film, and the anxiety and collapse of the characters under the heavy load in the film appear to be artificial and unnatural. It is impossible to achieve your goals by editing."


    She flicked the stain on her shirt: "Not all the audience are idiots."


    Ronan nodded: "What you said makes sense. Of course, you can''t just rely on editing. I have other preparations."


    "Well, I won''t ask more." Jessica Felton did not continue the discussion: "When will it begin."


    Ronan thought for a while: "I will contact the post editing room tomorrow...Well, next week, starting from next Monday, remember to go to Shahai Entertainment to sign a contract with me tomorrow afternoon."


    Jessica Felton took out her phone to check the time, waved her hand: "I see, I''ll go now, nothing else."


    Ronan first sent her out of the Embassy Pictures, then talked to Garcia about work, and left the Embassy Pictures.


    In fact, what Jessica Felton said makes sense. Even if the film was shot in the way of a ¡®real DV¡¯ record from the beginning, the content presented was obviously a bit eager and hysterical.


    If it is not for the corresponding propaganda methods, as well as the various kinds of sub-hypnosis and ¡®deception¡¯ that this film belongs to the ¡®real image¡¯ to the audience¡¯s consciousness, it is impossible to succeed.


    This kind of success can only be regarded as an outlier of Hollywood, and the speculative tricks are destined to be used only a limited number of times. Once the audience is familiar with this kind of routine, the result will inevitably be the criticism and criticism of "playing the audience like a monkey" abuse.


    Therefore, the creative staff must be pushed to the forefront.

 Chapter 90： Wheres the red sofa

    This time, the post-editing room rented by Ronan is still located at Warner Studios, the one where Jessica Felton was turned into a garbage dump last time, due to the two projects of "Reaper Is Coming" and "Ace Agent" His crew is also based at Warner Studios, which is conducive to his overall work.


    Running three projects at the same time, even if Ronan is only coordinating the overall situation, he is still very busy.


    "Miss Heigl, come here."


    In the audition room of the office, Ronan called to stop the audition and said to Catherine Heigl: "We will inform you of the audition result tomorrow at the latest."


    Catherine Heigl glanced at Ronan. Seeing that Ronan had nothing else to say, she smiled and said, "Okay."


    Waiting for her to leave the audition room, director James Huang said to Ronan: "This looks good, and the audition effect is the best among all actresses."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I think so too."


    Tony Koch, who was watching the audition, just looked at the actor''s profile carefully and didn''t mean to interrupt.


    He is a smart man, knowing that he has no say in this matter.


    Ronan reached an agreement with James Huang, without hesitation, he said directly: "I will let Andrew and Catherine Heigl''s agent contact in the afternoon, as long as the salary is right, she is our first candidate."


    "Okay." James Huang knew that Ronan was the one who made the final decision, and asked, "Where is the actor?"


    Before the actor audition, the most suitable candidate has not been determined.


    Ronan looked through the records in his hand and said, "Let¡¯s choose Devon Sava, the salary is not suitable, then consider other things."


    The audition for the main actors of "Reaper Is Coming" has been basically completed, and most of the roles have the first candidates. Taking into account factors such as remuneration, Ronan and James Huang discussed for a while, and then finalized alternate candidates.


    Frankly speaking, as long as the appearance and basic acting skills of this kind of film pass, the performance level is high and low, the impact is actually not great.


    "James, as for the black actors, it''s better to change the role." Ronan looked at an audition record and said: "The black people who were killed by death will be removed and the coroner''s identity will be changed to black...well, you The recommended Tony Todd who played "X-Files" is not bad."


    Hearing these words, James Huang can understand Ronan''s potential meaning. After all, he has also worked in Hollywood for many years and has a certain understanding of black people.


    James Huang Ying said: "Okay, I will call Tony Todd."


    Ronan didn''t say more, the overall operation of the crew was smooth, and he asked Tony to leave the audition room together, and went to Andrew to explain the negotiations with the actors.


    This time, similar to the "Human Removal Project", the negotiation does not need to consider the pros and cons of acting, the salary is the first element.


    Even if it was Catherine Hegel, who had specifically approached him, Ronan would give up without hesitation without any hesitation.


    The public production budget of the crew is only 15 million U.S. dollars. If the filming and production can be completed with 15 million U.S. dollars, of course it is the best.


    Ronan decided early on that he would lower the salary of his staff to 30% or even 25% of the open budget.


    Back to Ronan''s office, Tony took a glass of water, took a few sips, and said, "The audition is completely different from what I imagined."


    Ronan flipped through the financial statements of "Reaper Is Coming" and "Ace Agent" and asked, "What do you think of an audition?"


    "What about the red sofa?" Tony asked curiously, "Don''t you take off your clothes when you see the figure of an actress? How can you tell the truth if you don''t take off? Didn''t it mean that there is a deal?"


    Ronan didn''t raise his head: "Red sofa? It''s all from a few years ago. The transaction hasn''t been done in the public. Isn''t that asking for trouble?"


    Harvey Weinstein, with the worst reputation in the industry, doesn¡¯t mess around in the audition room. He always goes to a hotel or apartment.


    Tony lowered his voice and tentatively asked: "Ronan, that...cough, would you choose an actor based on that kind of deal?"


    "Haha..." Ronan smiled, and did not shy away: "I am also a normal man. If a beautiful woman takes the initiative to send it to the door, of course I will not refuse. But this circle pays attention to paying back and you get the benefits from the actress. , We must give a corresponding return, otherwise there will be trouble in the future."


    Think about Harvey Weinstein, there are countless producers in the circle who do this kind of trade, and it is this Jewish fat man who really fell into trouble in the end.


    Perhaps, there are big guys behind the scenes who are doing him, but it is undeniable that Harvey-Weinstein is too ugly in paying and rewarding.


    Think about the future "me.Too", there are some things that can''t be done arbitrarily.


    Tony shook his head straight: "You are too conservative."


    Ronan also shook his head: "Let¡¯s just talk about the "Reaper Is Coming" project. Serious mistakes in the selection of actors may result in a loss of the film. Which actress do you think is worth 15 million US dollars?"


    "I see." Tony nodded slowly: "Even if the whole body is made of diamonds, it is not worth 15 million dollars a night."


    Ronan was speechless for a moment, made of diamonds? That really needs diamond drill...


    Tony looked curiosity: "What should I do if I see a beautiful actress?"


    "Go chase her? Chase women, right?" Ronan gave a standard answer: "Young, handsome, and gold-minded brothers like you are a favorite partner of many female stars."


    "Formal relationship?" Tony was a little bit suspicious.


    Ronan shrugged: ¡°Be together if you like it, break up if you don¡¯t feel it, Hollywood-style love, don¡¯t think too much.¡±


    Let alone Hollywood, isn¡¯t it the norm in society?


    Maybe some places in central America are conservative, but the theme of big cities has always been open.


    Don''t talk about the West. Even on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, in the past few years, the separation of men and women in big cities will become the norm.


    In his previous life, Ronan also had four or five formal girlfriends. Apart from his first love, the others basically feel that they come and go quickly.


    As for marriage, I have never considered it.


    This is also affected by some conditions around the past life.


    There is a real case of a colleague, which made Ronan frightened at that time.


    The colleague¡¯s wife comes from a relatively poor place. There are five siblings in the family...well, four elder sisters and one younger brother. UU reading www.uukanshu. com


    When we got married, there was nothing to say about the garage, it was the standard equipment for the man, and the woman also asked for "a lot of red and green" as a gift. The 200,000 gift did not come back with the woman...


    If it''s just like this, then forget it, after all, it''s the kindness of nurturing.


    As a result, it¡¯s trouble after marriage. Colleagues work well in big cities. The woman¡¯s younger brother goes to school, living expenses, looking for work, buying a car and buying a house, and so on.


    When the younger brother got married, he directly asked his colleagues to pay 300,000.


    The family of this colleague was basically in a state of war after marriage, and it inevitably ended in divorce...


    A week later, Tony left Los Angeles and returned to Germany. The Koch Film Company still had a lot of things waiting for him to do. In addition to Helen-Koren¡¯s personal relationship, he wanted to gather large sums of money, even with the temptation of tax exemption. It is not easy.


    Before leaving, Ronan talked to him for an afternoon. If all goes well, Shahai Entertainment''s next project will require more than US$50 million in funding.


    After sending Tony Koch away, Ronan was caught in a busy job. Anyone in the entrepreneurial stage must be extremely busy.


    Appropriate decentralization is okay, but you can''t stay outside of work. The temptation of money and power is too great, and there are too many company bosses in the world who have been quietly evaded by management.


    Shahai Entertainment has been running smoothly. The Embassy Pictures is busy making a publicity plan. The theory of relativity belongs to the holding shell. The three companies have not had much trouble for the time being.


    As for the crew, following the "Death Is Coming", "Ace Agent" has also finalized the candidates for the main actors, and the preparations for the two crews are progressing steadily.


    George specifically found Ronan at this time: "I found out where the film and television copyright of "The Identity of Byrne" is."

 Chapter 91： Copyright transfer

    Warner Studios, in the office rented by the crew of "Death is Here".


    George Clint opened the file bag and handed Ronan a thick material. Ronan took it and looked at the thickness of the file, and smiled: "Just talk about it."


    Pulling out his chair and sitting down, George Clint said as simply as possible: "I went to find the original author of "Bourne''s Identity" Robert Ludren and Publishing House some time ago. The film and television copyrights were sold as early as 1986. ."


    Ronan nodded slightly, which was consistent with what he had learned.


    Since the "Archives" in the 1970s, Robert Ludren has always been synonymous with thriller spy novels. He is known as the father of modern international thriller novels in North America. He is good at describing undercurrent international political forces, adventurous intelligence personnel, and supernatural power His espionage operations are highly praised for its rigorous and solid data.


    In the past, "Bourne''s Identity" also caused a strong sensation in the novel market and entered the "New York Times" bestseller list for several consecutive weeks.


    Novels like this have been spotted early on, especially in Hollywood.


    George Clint continued: "In 1988, Warner Bros. Television Productions and Alan Shane Productions teamed up to produce a TV series version of "Bourne''s Identity". Because of the general response, "Bourne''s Hegemony" was shelved. "


    "Warner Bros. Television Production Company?" Ronan frowned.


    If the copyright is in the hands of Warner Bros., it will be difficult to handle. These big companies have always adhered to the principle of only entering but not leaving the copyright, and it will inevitably cost a lot of money to let them spit it out.


    But after another thought, it was not quite right. I remember that the producer and distributor of this series are both Universal Pictures.


    "Not in the hands of Warner Bros. Television Production." George Clint didn''t know that Ronan had a lot of ideas and replied: "Alan Shane Studios got the 20th anniversary of "Bourne''s Identity" in 1986. Film and television copyrights, because of the failure of the TV series "The Identity of Byrne", this novel was later uninterested and remained in the copyright library of Alain-Shane Production Company."


    He added: "They have the right to transfer."


    Ronan knew that Robert Lutherland was writing a trilogy, and asked: "Where are "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement"?"


    George Clint replied: "These two books were published in 1986 and 1988, and the copyright is still in the hands of Robert Ludren. Robert Ludren is now seriously ill and it is quite difficult to speak. I can¡¯t see myself, and he I will not talk to anyone about copyright in the near future. I have contacted his lawyer, but I cannot see Robert Lu Delun himself for the time being. The lawyer and related organizations have not been authorized..."


    Ronan immediately made a decision: "Forget about "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement", our goal is temporarily placed on "Bourne''s Identity", and wait until the film and television rights of these two books are taken. Operate the latter two."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "Keep in touch with Robert Ludren''s lawyers, and get the copyrights of "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement" as quickly as possible."


    "I will let people pay attention to Robert Ludren." George Clint had already guessed, "Is this a movie adaptation?"


    Ronan nodded: "A special agent action movie, after the release of "Reaper Is Coming", I am going to run this project."


    George Clint breathed a sigh of relief: "That''s fine."


    "Worry I''m too crazy?" Ronan asked with a smile.


    "Yes." George told the truth: "We are shooting and producing both "Reaper" and "Ace Agent" at the same time, and we have to allocate funds to prepare the film that we bought from the Saint Denis Film Festival. The company''s resources are already At the limit, increasing the pressure may cause problems."


    Ronan agreed with George''s statement: "I know, so this is to prepare for the future."


    With the scale and ability of Shahai Entertainment, it is impossible to start another large project with an investment of tens of millions at the same time.


    Not to mention anything else, funds alone are not allowed.


    Although a plan code-named "Asan" was made, it needed more success, especially a huge success.


    Relying on the "Human Removal Project" project alone is not convincing enough.


    The German side is also a source of funding, but Tony just left, with Koch Pictures¡¯ ability to raise tens of millions of dollars, it will take a long time.


    Ronan knew very well that eagerness for success would only backfire.


    "What''s the situation with Alan Shane Production Company?" Ronan asked, "Why haven''t I heard of this company."


    George replied: "The owner of this company is Alan Shane. In the 1980s, it could be regarded as a medium to small-scale production company. It mainly made TV series and occasionally made movies. But from the late eighties. This company has messed up several projects in a row, and its business volume has shrunk sharply. Now it is basically following the trend and investing in other companies to shoot TV series, and the scale is not even comparable to ours."


    Ronan quickly made a decision: "Contact Alan Shane as soon as possible, and I will talk to him about the copyright transfer."


    George reminded: "If you want to buy the copyright from the production company, the cost will be higher."


    Despite the successful financing in Abu Dhabi and Ronan successfully obtained a large amount of funds from Germany, but running three projects at the same time, there will still be a funding gap.


    Of course Ronan knew about this order. He had already considered it and said, "You should contact Alan Shane first, and I will figure out the rest."


    Since I came here, I have been studying relevant legal provisions and project cases, and I have found more than just loopholes in Germany¡¯s tax refund preferences.


    After George Clint left, Ronan took out his notebook and wrote Paul Greengrass and "The Identity of Byrne" on it.


    He remembers clearly that the director of the first part of "The Bourne" is not Paul Greengrass, who can''t remember exactly, but the style of Paul Greengrass seems to be more suitable for this series.


    If you can really get the copyright, you can continue the cooperation with Paul Greengrass.


    And Matt Damon...


    Matt Damon during this period is not very paid.


    It is no exaggeration to say that it was the "Bourne Bourne" series that Matt Damon climbed into the front line.


    Maybe you can ask Daben to play a villain? The two brothers must love each other very much.


    There is no love and kill movie can it be considered a good movie?


    Now that the preparations for "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" are going well, they will soon enter the shooting stage. Ronan is also thinking about the next step, just like "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper is Coming". The movie is the first choice.


    Under the conditions of limited funds and company restrictions, a series of films that can bring higher output with relatively small investment must be included in the first sequence.


    Ronan wrote some more in his notebook. These are future plans. There is still plenty of time, so you don''t need to rush.


    There is also a sequel to the "Human Removal Project".


    Don¡¯t worry about this for the time being. After sufficient funds, get an outline and hire a group of screenwriters to write it. This is also the most common production model for Hollywood scripts.


    Before leaving get off work, Ronan went to the post-editing room in the same building again to take a look at Jessica Felton''s situation.


    Since both "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" are based in Warner Studios, Ronan''s post-editing room rented by Jessica Felton was also selected in the same factory, which was almost done last time. The one that became a garbage dump.


    Jessica Felton didn''t use Daniel Malick''s film, but chose to edit again. She was very efficient and finished the first cut before the end.


    Ronan didn''t wait much, Jessica Felton''s hair was oily again, which directly caused him to retreat.


    When the first cut is finished, he will come again.


    George Clint moved very fast. A few days later, he made an appointment with Alan Shane. Ronan went to Venice, another satellite city of Los Angeles, to discuss the copyright transfer with him.


    Before leaving, Ronan specially collected relevant information to understand the situation of the negotiating opponent.

 Chapter 92： Right of first refusal

    Before going to see Alan Shane, Ronan first found the Alan Shane production company and his own information, studied it in detail, and also found the original work of "Bourne''s Identity" and the 1988 Warner Bros. Television I watched the TV series jointly produced by the production company and Alan Shane Production Company.


    If you want to negotiate with someone, you must at least understand the basic situation of your opponent.


    Alan-Shane Production Company had a glorious period in the 1980s. It was precisely from the shooting and production of "Bourne''s Identity" that the company took a sharp turn and screwed up several projects in a row. This small-scale company resisted risks. The ability is mediocre, so from the end of the 1980s, the Alan-Shane production company gradually fell silent.


    The first film and television adaptation of "Bourne''s Identity" is not a success. Hollywood is a circle of chasing winners. The fate of "Bourne''s Identity" caused by failure is that nobody cares about it for more than a decade.


    Even, the copyrights of "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement" have been held in the hands of Robert Ludlund, and they may have been dragged down by TV dramas.


    Alan-Shane Production Company began in the early 1990s, no longer directly involved in TV drama production, instead focusing on small-scale investment.


    This company has quickly become a humble member of many small Hollywood companies.


    Ronan had never heard of the company''s name before George Clint collected the information.


    In general, this is a small company without much capital, not much background, and no independent production capabilities.


    is similar to Shahai Entertainment in the old Anderson era.


    Alan Shane is in his fifties. He has been in Hollywood for more than two decades. In the 1980s, he was determined to forge ahead. After failure, he became conservative. He has become more conservative in recent years as he grows older.


    Ronan quickly formed a preliminary judgment based on the information obtained.


    With the ability of Alan Shane Production Company, it is impossible to shoot and produce "Bourne''s Identity". The best choice is to sell the copyright. It is estimated that Universal Pictures bought the copyright in the previous life. According to his knowledge, Universal Pictures The film industry has not yet contacted Alan Shane Studios.


    In other words, Alan Shane will not hold the copyright and not sell it.


    But on the other hand, Alan Shane has been in the circle for so many years. He is becoming more conservative and the company''s production capacity is not strong. Maybe the lion will open his mouth.


    Ronan is also mentally prepared. From this kind of old fox, it is impossible to spend more than one hundred or two hundred thousand dollars to buy the copyright of a best-selling novel in the 1980s.


    Finally, Ronan also consulted with Dana-Ampton''s lawyer, and inquired about relevant legal matters.


    Since he was well prepared, the actual situation was almost the same as he expected.


    "Three million dollars."


    Alan Shane touched his drooping eye bags, and tentatively said, "Mr. Anderson, you can take away the copyright of "Bourne''s Identity" for only three million dollars in transfer fees."


    He doesn''t know how much the other party has.


    Ronan deliberately showed a shocked expression: "Three million dollars?"


    If you compare the income of "The Bourne" in the past, this copyright transfer fee is really not high, and after entering the new century, the copyright transfer of best-selling novels can easily cost tens of millions of dollars.


    It seems that three million dollars is a good deal.


    But Ronan would not think so. As a producer and film merchant, of course, he must pursue the maximization of profits. When it is possible to hold down the price, he must keep the price to the lowest.


    Besides, the funds in hand are limited, and I don''t want to pay such a large sum of money at once.


    "Mr. Shane." Ronan frowned and said, "Your company only spent $300,000 to win "Bourne''s Identity" that year, and you want ten times the income."


    Alan Shane''s expression remained unchanged: "That was 300,000 dollars more than ten years ago."


    Ronan glanced at Alan Shane, knowing that this person is difficult to deal with, and said, "Half million dollars."


    Alan Shane holds the copyright and takes absolute initiative, insisting: "Three million dollars!"


    "With all due respect, Mr. Shane." Ronan said lightly, "No one will buy it for this price."


    It was not easy for someone to come to the door, and Alan Shane naturally wanted to take a good deal: "Since you want to buy the copyright, you must also know the value of "Bourne''s Identity". This is a novel that dominated the bestseller list in the early 1980s. There are huge numbers of fans all over the United States, and when your adapted film and television works are broadcast, they will naturally become audiences."


    "Three million dollars!" He emphasized: "I won''t sell for one dollar less."


    Looking at the other''s drooping eye bags and shrewd eyes, Ronan thought of the actual situation of Alan Shane Production Company and decided on the appropriate way to change.


    Let Alan Shane realize that the treasure he thinks is not as valuable as he thinks.


    "Book fans will become audiences? Is it true?" Ronan said directly: "Why did "Bourne''s Identity" stop broadcasting because of poor ratings? As far as I know, this TV series produced by your company, The broadcast was not finished at all, and the TV station was forced to take it offline because of poor ratings."


    He snorted and said, "No one knows the actual value of this novel better than you, because your company gradually weakened because of the failure of the adaptation of the TV series, and then withdrew from the mainstream Hollywood production circle."


    The memories of this TV series flashed through Alan Shane''s mind in an instant, and he really missed it back then!


    Ronan did not leave him any time to remember, and said: "Popular readings like this have strong limitations of the times. In the 1990s, few people mentioned Robert Ludren''s "Bourne Trilogy". ", it has long been forgotten."


    He spoke faster: "I have had contact with Mr. Robert Ludren, and the quotations he gave to "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Letter" combined are far inferior to you."


    Alan Shane remained calm: "Since the value is not high, you can choose not to buy it."


    Ronan shrugged: "I never said that it has no value, but its value is limited. Some things originally involved trade secrets..."


    He sighed, "Let''s put it this way, the production budget for this film is actually only 4 million U.S. dollars. You want 3 million U.S. dollars for copyright transfer fees. I can''t accept it."


    "Four million dollars production budget?" Alan Shane was a little surprised.


    Ronan put on an honest and helpless appearance: "I just want to follow the trend of "Mission Impossible" and shoot a B-level film with special agent actions."


    Alan Shane was silent for a while, but insisted: "3 million US dollars, the price is not high."


    Ronan shook his head: "Okay, then you can keep the copyright. Since you took the copyright in 1986 to the present, the film and television copyright of "Bourne''s Identity" has been in your company''s hands for 13 years. I hope you can find A better buyer will not be pressed for another 13 years."


    After ¡¡¡¡ said, he was ready to stand up and say goodbye.


    I have done a survey before This project has not been cared about since the TV series was broadcast. Alan-Shane Production Company is in his hands, and has no ability to produce it. It will wait for the authorization period. Pass, there will be no gain.


    Even if he leaves, he still has a plan to follow.


    The authorization period of twenty years has now passed more than half. Alan Shane''s calm complexion changed. This was the first person to inquire about the copyright of "Bourne''s Identity" in more than a decade.


    Don¡¯t have to wait another 13 years. After a few years, the authorization will expire.


    "Half million dollars is too low." Alan Shane''s tone remained steady: "I can''t do business at a loss."


    Ronan didn¡¯t say much, he pointed a finger directly: ¡°One million dollars, this is the highest price I can offer.¡± He emphasized: ¡°If you disagree, I can only say regret, I want to shoot. These are B-level action movies, and there are many cheaper novel copyrights on the market."


    Alan Shane did not answer immediately, after thinking for a while, he was a little dissatisfied with the price.


    "This is my contact information." Ronan put his business card on the coffee table between the two: "Mr. Shane can call me if he considers it well."


    Alan Shane did not touch his business card, and said, "US$1.5 million. Doing business requires the seller to see the profit."


    Ronan thought about it very seriously for a long time before he said: "I have always adhered to the principle of win-win when doing things. Good! Only 1.5 million US dollars."


    Alan Shane''s complexion did not change, but he was relieved in his heart. This young man was really difficult.


    Hollywood''s new generation is so powerful?


    But his words are not over yet: "Mr. Anderson, I have a few more conditions."


    Ronan''s words are also endless: "Mr. Shane, I also have a condition, we trade with the right of first refusal."

 Chapter 93： business operation

    "Priority purchase?" Alan Shane didn''t look good: "Why?"


    Ronan is very clear that when negotiating, you can''t put forward all the conditions in one mind, it will break the other party''s psychological bottom line, but to push the other party''s psychological bottom line back a little bit.


    Frankly speaking, with the budget for three projects, 1.5 million US dollars is not a small figure for him.


    Splitting the 1.5 million US dollars, the pressure is much less.


    Ronan smiled and said: "One is that I am still investigating this project, and the other is that the funds on hand cannot be turned around for a while. Trading with the right of first refusal is beneficial to both of us."


    This is also a common pattern in Hollywood.


    Producers or production companies discover novels, scripts or other valuable literary materials. Compared with one-time purchases of heavy money, pre-payment of a small amount of pre-emption transactions can effectively relieve financial pressure and increase the enterprise The turnaround.


    Probably the previous bargaining has lowered the psychological bottom line, or perhaps this type of transaction is more common. Alan Shane did not refuse in one word, and asked: "Your terms?"


    "We signed a preemptive purchase agreement." Ronan said: "I will pay your company 10% of the selling fee, which is a prepaid fee of $150,000."


    The right of first refusal is exclusive and irrevocable, which means that during the contract period, other people can no longer obtain the item booked by him.


    In this way, it only cost 150,000 US dollars, but for a period of time in the future, he controlled the copyright of "Bourne''s Identity".


    Alan Shane was thinking, and Ronan added: "In the next 18 months, this work is officially approved and I will pay the remaining 90%."


    Seeing Alan Shane not speaking, Ronan continued: "This is a win-win transaction method. If the 18-month film cannot be approved, the $150,000 advance payment is yours, and you can continue to retain the copyright."


    Alan Shane thought for a while, and retorted: "18 months is too long, up to 12 months. In addition, the $150,000 is only a deposit and not included in future buyout costs."


    Ronan had the final say in his mind, and said: "12 months is no problem, but I request the right to extend the authorization period. If the 12 months expire, if the project has not been approved, I will pay another $150,000 for an extension of 6 months. "


    This is also to prevent any accidents. He refuted the latter condition: "US$150,000 shall be included in the US$1.5 million buyout cost."


    When negotiating the right of first refusal, it is necessary to negotiate the future price of the buyout transaction, otherwise the copyright party will raise the price temporarily and it will have to cry.


    Alan Shane is also a veteran in the industry. He did not entangle on this, and slightly changed the conditions that he did not say before: "I want a project bonus and a box office share." He said loudly, "The film project is approved, and you need to pay me 200,000 US dollars for the project bonus. . In the future, when movies are released, I want a 5% box office share."


    Hearing this, Ronan could roughly guess that this is probably the so-called condition mentioned by Alan Shane before.


    Ronan shook his head firmly: "You are not the original author, it is impossible to enjoy the project bonus and box office share."


    "But the copyright is in my hands." Alan Shane said.


    Ronan sighed: "If this is the case, please keep it in your hands. Anyway, you have been in it for 13 years."


    Alan Shane couldn''t find any rebuttals for a while. After being exposed, a copyright that had been in his hands for 13 years did not give him enough confidence.


    "We each give in." Ronan gave the sweetness in a timely manner: "150,000 US dollars as an advance payment, when the project is established, you will pay you 1.5 million US dollars for copyright buyout."


    Alan Shane''s condition was originally for bargaining, frowning and thinking.


    Ronan showed impatience in a timely manner.


    Alan Shane Production Company spent $300,000 in 1986 to buy the 20-year film and television copyright of "Bourne''s Identity". Ronan didn''t know much about the depreciation of the U.S. dollar. It was estimated that the other party should make a profit at around $1.5 million.


    Just like he is not stupid enough to negotiate a box office sharing contract with Alan Shane, no one wants to make a loss-making business.


    Seeing that Ronan was impatient and thinking that the copyright had been under pressure for 13 years, Alan-Shane made the decision: "US$150,000 is used as an advance payment, and the project is set up to pay a copyright buyout fee of US$1.5 million. In addition, you have 6 A month¡¯s authorization extension, but requires an additional payment of $150,000."


    Ronan stretched out his hand: "A word is definite."


    Alan Shane shook his hand: "Happy cooperation."


    The two heads of the company negotiated the most critical copyright fee, and the following people naturally discussed the next little things. Only three days later, the two parties signed a formal agreement and filed copyright changes in the Copyright Bureau.


    Various copyright changes in Hollywood must be filed accordingly, and the Copyright Office is the only institution recognized by law.


    For example, a script. A script is only filed with the screenwriters union. Once plagiarism or other infringement is involved, the screenwriters union''s filing has only industry utility, and cannot be used as legal evidence.


    Shahai Entertainment, as the copyright purchaser, borrowed US$150,000 from Relativity Entertainment in the form of a loan, and paid the advance payment on the day the contract was signed.


    Of course, Shahai Entertainment must also raise funds in the form of loans for the later buyout costs.


    As for the loan interest rate, it is not too high, it is only a fixed interest rate of 15%.


    This is also the common loan interest rate adopted by big Hollywood companies left-handedly.


    is very conscientious compared to nine out of thirteen.


    Unfortunately, both Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Group have limited scale capabilities at this stage, and some things can only be used by overseas investors.


    Therefore, Ronan¡¯s plan is to settle the funds for this project from overseas.


    The copyright of "Bourne''s Identity" has just been acquired, and the project is still far away. Mary has already started accounting with the newly expanded financial department staff.


    Three financially independent companies are in hand, and the operating space is further expanded.


    After the copyright was taken, the project was temporarily included in the copyright library, waiting to operate afterwards.


    George Clint¡¯s reminder is right. Ronan himself also has a clear understanding. Now the resources under his hand are almost used to the limit. It is impossible to run a big project like "The Bourne Shadow" at the same time Luo Nan¡¯s main energy is devoted to the two projects of "Blair the Witch" and "Reaper is Coming". The destined "Ace Agent", which is destined to hit the street, has invested less energy, and more is given to George K. Lint and Paul Greengrass are in charge.


    This is also an intention to train George Clint, the company will grow bigger in the future, he can not be a producer for every project.


    The time soon arrived in March. After the 1999 Oscars, public opinion in the United States was in an uproar, unanimously criticizing the Oscars for the best film and best actress in the past ten years.


    As an industry insider, Ronan saw a classic business operation case from behind the chaos.


    The success of "Shakespeare in Love" and Gwyneth Paltrow has nothing to do with film art, but a very successful commercial operation.


    The success of this operation is enough to bring tens of millions of dollars in profits to the producer.


    Ronan plans that if he has the ability in the future, he can also join the Oscar game to play. Maybe he can make a lot of money while also holding a few best actresses.


    There is also news circulating secretly. In order to impress Harvey Weinstein, Best Supporting Actress Judy Dench directly tattooed the Jewish fat man''s name on his ass. It is said that he took off his pants in the private room and told Harvey- Weinstein checked it out for himself.


    In contrast, he strictly controls the audition, and abruptly refuses bad temptations. He is really a decent person.


    But Ronan doesn''t know how long this kind of decent person''s style can be maintained, but he is very clear that when a person is not tempted, the temptation is often not enough.


    Just as Ronan was rushing to work, an official from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority''s Los Angeles governing office came to his door.

 Chapter 94： Fat sheep

    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan received Semir from the Los Angeles Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority who came to visit.


    "Mr. Anderson, I just transferred to Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi."


    This Arab in suit and leather shoes speaks as fluent English as Saleh: "Minister Mansour asked me to greet you."


    Ronan didn''t know where this guy came, but his face was full of warm smiles: "Thank you." He said politely: "When the film project in hand is completed, I will go to Abu Dhabi again and thank the Minister personally."


    The two made a few polite sentences, and Semir turned to the topic: "The minister is very concerned about your two new projects, are they going well?"


    Ronan secretly increased his vigilance, but said casually: "Everything is going well. One of the films will be released in November, and the other will be released in early December."


    While speaking, Ronan was also thinking, what is this Samuel for? If this time the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority wants to incorporate the affairs of the crew, it is quite troublesome.


    This is not after the project is completed, a large amount of funds are being transferred between projects, and there are inevitably loopholes in the accounting.


    Semir came to Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi for a short time, and he was carrying Mansour''s special mission.


    Abu Dhabi Investment Authority contacted the acquisition of Hollywood companies several times, but none of them succeeded. Medium and large companies have long been divided up, and it is meaningless to buy small companies.


    The last gaze can only fall on the old acquaintance Ronan Anderson''s Shahai Entertainment.


    Of course, it is still in the wait-and-see and inspection stage. According to the senior management of the Investment Bureau, when Ronan Anderson''s company is expanded and the operating conditions stabilized, he will make an acquisition.


    Semir turned to ask: "I heard that you bought a distribution company some time ago?"


    "A very small distribution company." Ronan sighed deliberately: "The Human Eradication Project was repeatedly frustrated in finding a distributor and was severely restricted by a large company controlled by Jewish forces. The film "Ace Agent" looked for It¡¯s even more difficult for the issuer. In order to avoid the situation of the "Human Removal Project", I decided to establish my own distribution channel."


    Semir praised: "Mr. Anderson has a plan, an idea, and execution ability. He deserves to be a business elite."


    After I came here, I learned that distribution channels are very important to the film industry. Ronan Anderson has established distribution channels. If the film can be successfully released, the value of Shahai Entertainment will be even higher.


    Ronan couldn''t understand the real purpose of this guy, so he could only say: "It''s too much praise, just to have a fairer distribution channel for the film we cooperated with."


    "There is a production company and a distribution company." Semir said with a smile: "Shahai Entertainment will definitely have broad development prospects in the future."


    Ronan can be heard, the topic of this person is always around the film company.


    Does Abu Dhabi have ideas about their company?


    He said with a heavy weight: "In Hollywood, it is not easy for small companies to develop. Maybe sometime it will attract the suppression of big companies."


    Semir glanced at Ronan, and said with deep meaning: "Mr. Anderson needs to win the support of more friends."


    As soon as he said this, Ronan suddenly remembered the people from the Investment Bureau who had approached the door during the "Human Removal Project", and instantly understood his intentions.


    "Of course." He followed the other party''s words and said: "Without Abu Dhabi''s support, there can be no current Shahai Entertainment."


    Let''s just fool around a little bit. Several projects are in operation, so don''t make any trouble.


    Semir glanced at the time, and said: "There will be something to do in a while, I won''t bother and keep in touch."


    Ronan shook his hand and said goodbye: "Welcome to come often."


    sent away this Semir and returned to the office. Ronan sat behind the computer, lost in thought.


    Last time, Saleh, the lead party, told him that Mansour was preparing to acquire a large and medium-sized film company in Hollywood. Unfortunately, the acquisition was very unsuccessful and has not found a suitable target. Then those people stopped by and talked about Plan¡¯s UAE copyright issues.


    Ronan let out a sigh, suddenly felt that he underestimated Mansour.


    The chief supports him and Shahai Entertainment, and there is a purpose behind it. If the inference is correct, is this a game of killing sheep?


    Fatten up the sheep and then kill them.


    And Shahai Entertainment is the sheep.


    Even, it¡¯s just a spare sheep.


    Ronan guessed that the acquisition of other companies by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was very unsuccessful, and then he turned his attention to Shahai Entertainment.


    After all, they are familiar with Shahai Entertainment, and the boss of his company has a good relationship with Abu Dhabi and is still an "old friend of Abu Dhabi."


    If it is acquired, Abu Dhabi will definitely not treat him financially.


    But selling the company...


    Unless they are willing to buy shell companies.


    Ronan figured it out, is this operability?


    No matter what, he would not tie himself to an Arab.


    This incident also attracted Ronan''s attention. With the French director last time, Ronan raised the risk factor of Abu Dhabi by another level.


    Everything told him that the Abu Dhabi line should be temporarily released.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    In April, Jessica Felton completed the recut of "Blair the Witch".


    "Have you finished watching?"


    Jessica Felton washed off his greasy head in the rest room next to him, went back to the editing room, and said to Ronan: "The director shot limited material. Except for those obviously flawed shots, the rest are basically used. On it."


    Ronan just watched it again and said, "One hundred minutes is too long."


    Jessica Felton wrapped up her hair, stretched out the chair and sat next to her, and said, "I haven''t cut it yet."


    "The length of the film is limited to more than 70 minutes, and the longest should not exceed 80 minutes." Ronan rubbed his eyes: "The camera shakes too much, and the audience can''t stand it for a long time."


    There will be frequent large-scale exits early, which is not good for the promotion of the film.


    Jessica Felton nodded: "Yes, the audience has the limit to endure." She had to cut at least 20 minutes of content, and she asked: "Where else?"


    Ronan turned on the player, pointed to the screen and said: "The film starts with a subtitle, to the effect that the film of this film is taken from a camera lost in a forest, which is to tell the audience the story of the film. It happened."


    He coughed, and then said: "The content of the interview at the very beginning, continued to be streamlined, but the third person directly removed it. The performance traces were too heavy."


    Daniel Malik hired the cheapest extras to serve as the residents of the town. Among them, there are many people who can''t perform well. The interview seems a bit fake.


    "Look at this one." Ronan continued to play the screen: "The second half of the line design has deviated from the theme and cut it out, try to be natural."


    Jessica Felton took out a notebook and kept recording on it.


    As an editor, she knows very well that the final choice is not in her own hands.


    In most cases, the editor is often the embodiment of the will of the producer.


    Ronan added, "The rhythm is a little tighter, and all the shots hesitating beside the witch''s hut before the end are cut off. Also, when the camera lens falls, the middle part is removed, and the other person facing the wall is directly connected. In the opening interview, some villagers mentioned that the witch did not like the person she was going to kill staring at her, so she always let the victim face the corner."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "Okay, no problem."


    Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "Like the grass man on the tree and the scream at night, these are all properly used, and we count on these to create an atmosphere of terror."


    "That''s it?" Jessica Felton asked, looking up.


    Ronan nodded: "That''s it for the time being, I will tell you what I think of later."


    No matter how you cut this film, it won''t be a good movie. Good filming technology does not necessarily have a good movie. Therefore, some classic movies will endure for a long time. It is not because of its pioneering.


    Not good-looking is not good-looking, not terrible is not terrible, it has nothing to do with its age.


    Seeing Jessica Felton sitting in front of the workbench and placing the two habitual stalls on the countertop, Ronan tapped the table lightly and said, "Let¡¯s take a rest for an afternoon. Go, Jie West, I treat you to lunch."


    Jessica Felton shook her head very firmly: "Don''t forget to eat. After eating and watching these shots, I feel like vomiting."


    Ronan continued to invite: "A lunch will not be delayed for long."

 Chapter 95： long-term plan

    In the restaurant, Ronan and Jessica Felton are sitting opposite each other, tasting a good steak.


    "what¡­¡­"


    A low exclamation sound came from Jessica Felton, a small piece of beef slipped from her mouth, and it would fall under normal circumstances.


    But as a woman who bowed her head and couldn''t see her feet, a tragedy happened. The beef smashed on the huge mountain, causing a big stain on the white T-shirt.


    "Here again." Jessica Felton picked up the small piece of beef, threw it on the table, and complained: "Every time I eat."


    Ronan looked at the conspicuous stains on the mountain, and thought of Jessica Felton''s always dirty breasts... No, it was the clothes on the breasts. He couldn''t help but have a guess: people occasionally eat and drop food. All went down, Jessica Felton looked down and couldn''t see her feet, food could only hit the mountain.


    Hey, sadness with big breasts.


    sighed secretly, Ronan pulled out the napkin and handed it to Jessica Felton: "Would you like to wipe it?"


    Jessica Felton looked down, and smiled embarrassedly: "Thank you."


    took the napkin, and gently wiped the T-shirt that was held up by the chest.


    may be a natural and particularly soft relationship. As she wiped the oil stain on the T-shirt, the two lumps trembled constantly.


    Ronan quickly took a sip from the water glass, and his eyes moved up to Jessica Felton''s pale wheat-colored smooth skin face, forcing to recall her unkempt and unkempt image.


    "How long will it take to cut the film?" Ronan asked.


    Jessica Felton put down her napkin, thought for a while, and said: "It will take some time." She explained a few words: "You want a horror atmosphere, but also maintain the real DV selfie effect. The editing is more difficult than mine. Imagine bigger."


    Ronan suddenly remembered something: "By the way, I just forgot to tell you. You edited a five-minute clip to highlight the disappearance of the Blair Witch and two college students."


    "No problem." Jessica Felton first responded, and then asked: "Are you planning to make publicity?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    Jessica Felton asked curiously: "You don''t want to make a fuss about missing, do you?"


    Although he is a tech freak, he is not stupid at all, and an idiot can''t do the high-tech and delicate work of editing.


    "Confidentiality." Ronan reminded her: "Don''t forget, we signed a confidentiality clause."


    Jessica Felton understood the meaning behind this, and first responded: "Of course I will keep it secret. I am so poor and have no money to pay for it." She went on to say, "Do you really want to hype up missing?"


    Ronan shrugged: "The two actors can''t be found. I plan to let the entire North America help find them."


    "Is this false propaganda?" Jessica Felton asked.


    Ronan shook his head: "This is a business strategy, it has nothing to do with false propaganda."


    How can there be false claims about business matters?


    Jessica Felton is not stupid at all, and said directly: "Don''t put my name on the subtitles of this movie."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan glanced at her: "This is a self-portrait DV video after editing, not a movie. There will be no cast and crew subtitles on it."


    If a film is marked with a list of directors, producers, or actors, wouldn¡¯t it be conceited?


    Jessica Felton was a little worried: "Can you pass the union and MPAA?"


    "MPAA is easy to say, and the big deal is rated as R." Ronan took the napkin and wiped his mouth. After wiping it, he remembered that this napkin Jessica Felton had just wiped his chest, put it aside, and continued: "The directors'' union has rules on the opening and ending of the film, but none of the people involved in this film is a union member, and there is no need to follow the rigid rules of the union."


    The title of "Star Wars" did not meet the directors'' union regulations, and George Lucas was unwilling to change it. In order for the film to be released smoothly, George Lucas simply quit the directors'' union.


    Until now, George Lucas is still a non-union member.


    The two discussed the cutting of "Blair the Witch" for a while. Ronan remembered the lack of talent under his hand and asked, "Jesse, do you have a plan for future development?"


    Jessica Felton didn''t even think about it, and said directly: "Edit."


    Ronan seriously suggested: "I think you broaden your horizons and keep your eyes on the long-term."


    Jessica looked at Ronan, didn''t quite understand the meaning of this, and asked, "Isn''t it good to be an editor?"


    "Editing is the most critical part of post-production." Ronan has seen Jessica Felton''s commitment and attitude towards work. This kind of technical madman with his own bedding should have great potential to be tapped: "Your future There will be more and more film projects you will come into contact with, and you may even encounter top-notch large-scale productions. You may need the assistance of a team. Don''t you want to build a team?


    Jessica Felton said directly: "No, because I don''t have the money to pay someone else."


    "The salary can be borne by the hired crew." Ronan did not give up. "For example, as a post-producer, you can also control the editing and have more power."


    Jessica Felton figured out Ronan''s meaning: "You mean, let me develop in the direction of a producer?"


    Ronan nodded and said, "Professional and technically responsible filmmakers, this direction does not conflict with your hobbies." He thought about it, and then said, "A little bit further, you can use Catherine Kennedy as a template."


    Katherine Kennedy was originally Steven Spielberg¡¯s secretary and assistant, and later climbed from the assistant producer to the producer¡¯s position step by step, participating in "ET Alien" and "Back to the Future". "Song", "Jurassic Park", "Tornado" and many other film production work, is the most successful female producer in Hollywood at this stage.


    In her previous life, after George Lucas retired, she became the helm of Lucasfilm.


    "This..." Jessica Felton scratched her face: "I didn''t think about it."


    She devoted herself to the research of editing technology and never considered things too far.


    Ronan said again: "Jesse, you are a career-oriented woman. You should make a long-term career plan for yourself."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "When the editing is finished, I will seriously consider it."


    After eating lunch together, he returned to the Warner Studios. Ronan did not go to the office building. After separating from Jessica Felton, he went directly to the studio where the crew of "Death is Coming".


    The preliminary preparations for the crew have reached the final stage, and the filming will officially begin soon.


    Ronan found director James Huang: "Is there any difficulty?"


    James Huang was not polite, and said directly: "Capital! Want to achieve the ideal shooting effect ~ www.novelhall.com~ Funds may exceed the budget."


    Ronan had already prepared. The public budget of "Reaper is Coming" is 15 million US dollars, but the actual investment can reach 20 million US dollars.


    "Appropriate control." Ronan reminded James Huang: "I can solve the problem of over budget, but not too much. If there are too many, I can''t explain to investors."


    James Wong took out the latest plan and looked at it, and said, "I roughly estimate that it will not exceed $2 million at most."


    Ronan will not be vague when it comes to supporting the director: "Well, James, 17 million US dollars, I will be responsible for the extra funds, no more I can do it."


    James Wong laughed immediately: "Thank you for your support, Ronan."


    "But I also have a condition." How can Ronan make a loss-making business, often using the resources he would have invested in exchange for benefits: "You have to be the director of the sequel to "Human Removal Project 2". There will be a sequel to "Reaper Is Coming" in the future. If you do, you also have to be the director."


    James Huang grabbed his black hair: "Ronan, this... is too far away, you should talk to my agent."


    Ronan didn¡¯t persuade him, but instead asked, ¡°James, can you get the support of me when you go to take on the projects of those big studios?¡±


    James Huang did not speak. Although the producer of the crew is Ronan, Ronan rarely interferes with his normal work. He is almost responsive in terms of funding. Directors of the same level cannot be as comfortable as him.


    But this kind of promise can¡¯t be given casually. James Wong considered it for a while before he said: ¡°Ronan, I am very grateful for your support to turn my dream into a movie. In the next two years, under the same conditions, I I will give priority to working with you."

 Chapter 96： Dry value

    If a director has directed a film with a public cost of 11 million U.S. dollars and a North American box office of more than 50 million U.S. dollars, and then directed the same type of film, what is the normal salary?


    In this era, at least US$3 million started, even involving later revenue sharing.


    Ronan took advantage of James Huang''s situation at the time and signed two film contracts with him. Based on the situation at that time, the director''s salary of 300,000 US dollars was very suitable for James Huang, but after the success of "Human Elimination Project", everything changed.


    Success and failure are the heaven and **** of the business circle.


    So, when Edward approached Ronan, Ronan added a $300,000 North American box office bonus to the $300,000 salary.


    As for Edward finding Ronan to ask for a salary increase for James Huang, it doesn''t really matter whether it is the agent''s duty or James Huang''s instruction.


    No one wants to get a salary that does not meet their worth.


    Ronan did not expect to film the sequels of "Human Elimination Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" again, and he would be able to reduce James Huang''s salary to such an incredible level.


    If you can still cooperate, soaring salary is inevitable.


    James Wong gave such a promise, and Ronan was basically satisfied.


    Ronan talked with James Huang about the upcoming filming, then went to the producer''s office and patiently checked the recent progress of the crew.


    Through the experience of watching the various work of the crew, you can also make a preliminary judgment on the ability of the performer. People with poor ability will naturally not cooperate again.


    Location manager Bryan left a deep impression on him.


    Most of the location shooting of the crew was selected in some small towns in Southern California. The cost of the venue was extremely low, and even more than a dozen private venues that could be used for free shooting were contacted. The most expensive was Los Angeles International. Rental fees at the airport.


    The total rental fee for the location shooting location will not exceed US$200,000.


    For such a film with a large number of location scenes, it saved a lot of money.


    A position like location manager can save money while finding a suitable shooting location. It can be said that the ability is quite good.


    Ronan specifically wrote down Brian''s name.


    And Andrew.


    Although he has never managed such a large crew before, Andrew has accumulated a wealth of management experience when he mixed on the video film set. In addition to his easygoing personality, he can effectively regulate the internal contradictions of the crew and eliminate Ronan and director James Huang. Worries.


    The crew is like this. Many small things seem inconspicuous, and once they break out, they may seriously affect normal operations.


    James Huang, Glenn Morgan, Bryan, Andrew, etc., these can all be regarded as talents.


    Ronan looked through the crew¡¯s work diary and financial reports, and specifically recalled these people, namely James Huang¡¯s Chinese name Huang Yiyu, who once left him with memories.


    The memory of Huang Yiyu is divided into two parts, one is the great success of the "Reaper is coming" series, and the other is the fiasco of the "Dragon Ball" movie.


    The latter is rotten to a certain level.


    Ronan roughly has a judgment, James Huang seems to be only suitable for shooting horror movies, shooting other types, especially action movies, does not seem very good.


    As the boss of the film company, Ronan quickly made a decision to squeeze out James Huang¡¯s value in horror films as much as possible.


    When Ronan left the crew, he met Green Morgan, the screenwriter of "Death is Coming".


    "Hi, Glenn." Ronan took the initiative to call him, "Have you not taken any other job recently?"


    After the script was finalized, Glenn Morgan completed the screenwriting contract with the crew.


    Glenn Morgan smiled politely, and said, "No, my mind is on this project now."


    Ronan walked out of the studio with him, and said as he walked, "I am very confident about the project "Death is Coming", and the chance of success is very high."


    "I hope so." Although Glenn Morgan is a playwright, he is obviously not as confident as Ronan.


    Ronan continued: "You and James are talented in the horror and thriller genre, you can trust." He didn''t go around in circles, and said directly: "Glen, do you want to continue working together?"


    Glenn Morgan gave Ronan a surprised look: "Aren''t we working together?"


    "It''s not the "Reaper Is Here" project." Ronan waved his hand and said, "As a script doctor, you have modified the "Human Clear Project" script I wrote. You are familiar with this series. I would like to invite you to create a sequel. script."


    Glenn Morgan thought for a while, and said, "Yes, you can go talk to my agent. Also, it will take a while before I have time in the second half of the year."


    Ronan nodded: "No hurry, the sequel won''t be approved until next year at the earliest."


    "Human Removal Project" has already had a successful start. As long as the setting and style of the subsequent sequels are not changed rashly, the problem of shooting and producing a profitable trilogy is not very big.


    Glenn Morgan has revised the script written by Ronan and undoubtedly has the ability to create a sequel script.


    The next day, Ronan went to talk to Glenn Morgan''s agent. After Glenn Morgan greeted him, the two parties basically reached a cooperative intention.


    The screenwriter''s pay is very cheap, Glen Morgan is not a well-known screenwriter, and the pay is only $50,000.


    Ronan didn''t do much entanglement either, after all, he is also busy at this stage.


    Entered the studio where the "Ace Agent" crew was located and found the actor training venue. After watching the actor''s movement training, Ronan felt that he had entered the World Expo.


    Arabs, Asians, Africans, Latinos, Eastern Europeans, traditional whites, etc., are simply available for all races.


    Director Paul Greengrass and production manager George Clint went to inspect the location, and the crew temporarily handed over the assistant producer to take charge of daily work.


    "This is Mr. Clint''s suggestion." Standing next to Ronan, the fat associate producer explained: "He thinks the ideal audience for this film is a minority."


    Ronan nodded: "This idea is very correct."


    It seems that George has gradually learned some tricks.


    "Pay attention to the implementation of the concept of freedom and equality within the crew." Ronan warned: "Racial discrimination is absolutely not allowed in the crew."


    Like this kind of film where the main characters are mostly ethnic minorities, if the crew breaks out a scandal of racial discrimination, the damage is absolutely fatal. He specifically emphasized: "Regardless of anyone, UU Reading will be removed from the crew whenever it involves racial discrimination."


    Associate producer responded immediately.


    Ronan added: "I will let people formulate targeted propaganda, and the crew will also appropriately contact media that tend to be ethnic minorities to visit the class, build a good relationship with them, and let the main actors accept more interviews from these media. ."


    I don¡¯t want to pay too much for this film, but I still have to find a way on the minority audience.


    The British film in the previous life, many big-scenes action scenes, Ronan almost all canceled when he wrote the script, mainly because of financial problems.


    The big special effects of the big scene must be big investment.


    Perhaps, Paul Greengrass''s unique style and the minority identity of the main actor can bring him some surprises.


    Don¡¯t be afraid of losing money. The Embassy Pictures does not have the ability to distribute overseas, and for the time being, Ronan will not be able to reach out to overseas. At that time, Ronan will present "Death Is Coming", "Ace Agent" and several previous video films of Shahai Entertainment. Overseas copyrights are packaged and sold.


    As long as "Reaper Is Coming" is a big success, there is no worry that the product package will not be sold.


    Ronan watched the action training of the actors again, and could faintly perceive the style of Paul Greengrass in his previous life. The actions designed by the action guide are simple, sharp, and practical. They are not the fancy things after the Kung Fu hit Hollywood in this era. .


    This action style is matched with the shooting and editing of Paul Greengrass, which is very enjoyable.


    But, don''t watch it in 3D, otherwise you will vomit.


    In mid-April, the filming of "Reaper Is Coming" started on time. After Ronan participated in the start-up press conference, he temporarily handed over the crew to Andrew, focusing on "Blair the Witch".


    Jessica Felton completed the re-editing of the film.

 Chapter 97： Virus source

    The re-edited "Blair the Witch" has just been released in the drawing room of Embassy Pictures.


    Garcia rubbed his eyes again, watching this kind of film is simply a sin.


    Terry and Thomas beside ¡¡¡¡ were not much better, they closed their eyes and slowly adjusted their emotions.


    Robert was a little better, and quickly got up and opened the curtains. David Villa, the propaganda director behind him, seemed to have the urge to vomit.


    "This is the final edited version." Ronan stood up and walked to the front, facing everyone, "The effect is much better than last time."


    Several other people have participated in the last meeting. Knowing Ronan''s plan, they can''t help but nod slightly. The film has fewer loopholes than the previous version.


    Ronan looked at a few people, and asked, "Robert, how is it with you?"


    Robert looked down at his notebook and said: "I signed a contract with all the cast and crew in the film, including extras who played small town residents, with confidentiality clauses, but each paid an extra $3,000. These people are right. We are satisfied with our generosity and will cooperate with our publicity and marketing plan."


    Money and fame are the most moving rewards in this industry.


    "Also, the director Daniel Malick set up a website for this film last year. The website has a lot of information about witches he collected." Robert continued, "I gave him another three thousand dollars, and he directly paid The website was transferred to us."


    Ronan came interested: "Does anyone follow the website?"


    Robert directly shook his head: "This website was established last year, and now it has only a few hundred visits. It is a simple website."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said to the publicity director: "David, you take over this website and merge the parts you prepared earlier into the website, and the rest proceed as planned."


    Robert answered, "The witch information I collected has been given to David."


    David Villa said at this time: "The information is very detailed, which is conducive to our publicity."


    "Very good." Ronan turned to ask, "Garcia, where is your side?"


    Garcia replied: "I have communicated with dozens of independent theaters that I often cooperate with. The screening will not be a problem at that time, but the chain theaters are not very smooth. Our sales staff are still communicating. The attitude of the top five theaters in North America They are all very determined, and we have to try it before considering it."


    The purpose of the establishment of the theater is to make a commercial profit. For small productions like this kind of three nos, unless the theater sees that there is a real selling point, it will not easily invest resources.


    Ronan understood this and said, "You continue to communicate with the commercial chain theaters. The trial will be okay, not now. We have to wait for the promotion and marketing plan to see the effect, otherwise the film alone will not be convincing."


    Such a film, without the rhythm of promotion and marketing, it would be a strange thing for those commercial chain theaters to spend a lot of resources to show it.


    Garcia answered: "I suggest it be placed half a month before the release."


    "Okay." Ronan responded, "Just do what you said, and then you will be responsible for inviting film experts from the theater."


    Garcia nodded: "No problem."


    Ronan raised his voice: "The Internet is the key to the publicity of this project. The plan made last time can be further improved if you have new ideas."


    "I think we should test the social response first." David Villa is relatively cautious: "If the response is not good, we should stop losses in time."


    No one can guarantee that a movie will be successful, and this is a plan that has never been done before.


    David Villa raised his voice slightly: "I have made a budget to achieve the ideal publicity effect. The investment in publicity alone will not be less than 8 million US dollars, or even more than 10 million US dollars."


    Despite the memory of his previous life, Ronan knows that he can''t make a desperate move: "David, let''s advance the first part of the propaganda plan for now. If no one pays attention, there is no time to turn around."


    The cost of this film seems to be very low, but if you really want to get a high box office, you need a huge investment.


    Not to mention anything else, the cost of transporting a movie copy to the theater, including printing, insurance, and transportation, costs an average of US$1,500.


    The theaters of commercial chain theaters are mostly multi-screen theaters, and they need to be distributed on a large scale. How can they have 3000 copies.


    This is 4.5 million dollars.


    If it hadn''t been for buying out the copyright, Ronan would have invested heavily in such a film if he was crazy.


    In today''s communication context, if a movie is to be successfully distributed and screened, it must be marketed and promoted in the most reasonable way, with the help of various media.


    As a person who has experienced the Internet wave, Ronan is very clear that the cross-media phenomenon of film and the Internet will re-establish the marketing form of film.


    This is a crazy plan, and it is also a great risk, tens of millions of dollars in funds, it is impossible to drop it casually.


    Ronan also needs to look at the social response, not just fooling around.


    "What about the schedule?" He asked Garcia: "Which time period do you think is the most appropriate?"


    Garcia had already planned: "This project should not be delayed for too long, it will affect the promotion and distribution of "Reaper is coming", so I think the summer vacation is the most appropriate."


    Ronan frowned: "The summer competition is very fierce."


    "In mid-to-late July." Garcia said: "In this time period, the hot summer movies have basically been released for a long time. We are not using the traditional propaganda model and are less affected by the schedule."


    Ronan pondered for a moment and said, "Yes. Garcia, I have asked someone to cut a short documentary with a long shot. You can find someone to add the website address, and send them to the Discovery Channel together with the missing persons notices of three college students. If the Discovery Channel refuses to broadcast, we will find another TV station."


    He then turned to the director of publicity: "David, before Garcia, you have to get things done on the website. The website has to provide a lot of historical data, witness evidence, and diary records about Blair the witch; Kind of news reports and related items; continue to publish handwritten notes, life photos and family information of the missing before the disappearance...Well, Robert, you have dealt with those actors, and you assisted David in making interview records of the missing relatives and friends. "


    David Villa nodded.


    Robert replied: "No problem Ronan further emphasized: "The most important point, whether it is a documentary for Discovery Channel or on the website, you must mention the video tape that was discovered by accident. It is said that the video tape is being repaired and will be released soon. "


    These are not difficult to do.


    David Villa added at this time: "I suggest that you don''t do it offline. The advertising costs of newspapers, periodicals and video chain stores are high."


    Ronan agreed: "Okay, now it''s mainly on the Internet. David, find someone to post on the most popular websites and forums."


    He added: "If it can arouse a certain response, we will increase our promotion efforts. Especially offline, contact the printing factory, and if the plan goes well, we have published missing articles in major weekly magazines, magazines and video stores in the past few months. People¡¯s missing persons notices, various news reports of missing persons, as well as handwritten notes and photos of missing persons are distributed on the streets."


    This is not just an Internet marketing, Ronan will not ignore the role of traditional media channels, and will promote both online and offline.


    Then, Ronan focused on the David Villa and Robert website, which was the source of the virus.


    "This website is very important." Ronan emphasized: "It is necessary to allow people to enter a mysterious world of witchcraft by obtaining various materials and evidence on the website, and immediately act as an agent and continue to play an active role. , Spread to the periphery."


    Ronan knows very well that as long as this plan allows most of the people who are concerned to become a source of virus spreading outwards, it is very close to success.


    "That''s right, Robert." Ronan said: "For the time being, we can gather the main creators, we can provide them with a fee to send them to Africa, so as not to let the media dig it out."

 Chapter 98： Life is close

    In the office of the Discovery and Discovery TV station American Channel, senior producer Tom Beteiger opened a package from Los Angeles and took out a video tape and a letter from it.


    Tom Beteiger put the tape aside first, opened the letter and read it.


    The package was mailed by Garcia Rodriguez, a former colleague who was working at ABC. The other party had said about the package before. When Garcia attended the Saint Denis Film Festival, he found that someone was selling a video. It was three college students who went on an expedition to Maryland, but the three were missing. The people who searched for them only found related objects and left-over cameras.


    However, the videotape in the camera is damaged and is still being repaired, so I can only edit a part of it and post it to see if it has any value.


    also hopes to help the three missing college students.


    Tom Betag subconsciously felt that this was not normal, but the first thing he remembered was not to verify the authenticity, but to see if the video clip was worth playing.


    Many documentaries of ¡¡¡¡ Discovery Channel are themselves filmed with the title of the documentary.


    In these years, the so-called real documentary, not too much hands and feet.


    Tom Bettego came to the workbench and played the videotape. At the beginning of the screen, a subtitle appeared: This was taken from a camera lost in the forest...


    Then three college students asked the residents of a small town. The residents of the small town frequently mentioned that there was a terrifying Blair girl nearby, and many people had disappeared in the town over the years.


    Three college students entered the mountain forest where witches might exist...


    Witches are very popular in the West. Tom Bethegg has also heard of many witch stories, especially in the eastern United States, where there are many witch legends with a long history.


    There is a market for this film!


    Tom Beteiger quickly made a judgment that it should be attractive, after all, the legend of witches is extremely widespread among the people.


    Three college students disappeared because they were exploring the secrets of witches. What a big gimmick.


    What if something goes wrong later? Tom Beteiger doesn''t believe that these three people have disappeared because of the witch, and even thinks the video tape itself has something wrong.


    But Garcia Rodr¨ªguez visited him specially, and he owed Garcia a little favor back then. The video tape itself was also very popular, and it was a pity to give up.


    can not only return favors, but also attract the audience, it is best to broadcast.


    As for true and false...


    Tom Beteiger quickly got an idea. If it is fake, there will be a show later, called Exploring the Secrets of Witch Legends, to expose the falsity of these legends.


    There are only five or six minutes of video tape at the end. Three college students disappeared in the dense forest, and finally subtitles appeared, which seemed to be the address of the website.


    As a senior producer on the American channel, he has a lot of power and makes quick decisions.


    "Hart, come here." Tom Beteiger called in his assistant and handed the tape to him: "Send to the fifth program group and tell them that they will be on the show this week."


    The assistant named Hart took the tape and immediately went to the fifth program group.


    Tom Beteiger took out Garcia Rodr¨ªguez¡¯s letter and read it again. Then he went to the quiet part of the corridor and called Garcia. The two chatted for a long time and agreed to go to Los Angeles on a business trip. Gather together.


    On an ordinary weekend, Kirkland finished dinner, went outside, turned on the TV at home, connected to the cable station, switched to his favorite Discovery Channel, and waited until the new issue of the ¡°Discovery Investigation¡± program started.


    This is a mystery program. The previous installments talked about the Bermuda Triangle, Pirates of the Caribbean, the ferocious great white shark and the Amazon piranha. It was quite attractive.


    Because I like this program very much, Kirkland specifically checked it on the Internet. The program¡¯s ratings are quite good. Not long after it was broadcast, the audience reached two million.


    For the documentary program of the cable station, this is quite a remarkable achievement.


    "Hello everyone, this is Carrie Byron, welcome to this issue of "Exploratory Investigation"..."


    When the time came, the show started on time. The blonde hostess wearing a cowboy hat stood in front of a dense forest and said: "Behind me, there is an ancient stone monument in front of this forest. The text on it is a warning."


    The camera zoomed in, and the inscription on the stone tablet was faintly visible: "Beware of witches, stay away from the woods!"


    The hostess pointed to the inscription at the back of the text, and said: "This stone monument was erected in 1824. The inscription was Mr. Johnson Sidon, the first mayor of Burun, Maryland. In many legends on the East Coast, due to the church¡¯s After hunting down, many witches from Europe came to North America along with the colonization and hid in the dense mountain forests on the east coast of the United States. Up to now, many witches have spread in Maryland, Delaware, Frigia, Massachusetts, etc. The name and story of the witch, among which the Blair Witch is a very well-known and popular one."


    Seeing this, Kirkland is full of interest. This episode is obviously about witches. Although his home is in the west, he grew up and listened to legends about European and American witches.


    Even, most of the horrible memories of childhood are contracted by the legend of the witch.


    His grandmother said that when his great-great-grandfather was still living in the central part of the country, he served as a sheriff in a small town. There was a gypsy woman who fell in love with the daughter of a wealthy businessman in the town. Sai woman, I did not expect the gypsy woman to be able to witchcraft. Before she died, she cursed the rich businessman. The family of the rich businessman fell seriously ill...


    This also made him think Gypsies are badass for a long time.


    "The legend of the Blair Witch has a long history and has attracted the attention of many people."


    The words on the TV brought Kirkland¡¯s attention back to the show: "We received a video tape some time ago. Someone accidentally picked up a video camera and some personal belongings in a dense forest. After inspection, it was the relics of three missing college students. According to the person who met the three college students last, the three wanted to explore the secrets of the Blair Witch."


    The host¡¯s speech speed is accelerating: ¡°Since the video tape is still being repaired urgently, we can only edit the intact part of the picture first...¡±


    The program screen changes, the host disappears, and a video tape with severe camera shake begins to play.


    "In October 1994, three film students disappeared in the jungle near the small town of Butzizeville, Maryland, USA. At the time, they were shooting a documentary about the ancient local legend "Blair the Witch." One year later, Their backpacks were discovered, and the tapes, Hi-8 cameras, and 16mm cameras inside clearly recorded the last journey of the three of them..."


    The video tape is not long, which is five or six minutes, but Kirkland''s eyes widened. It is obvious that the three college students took selfies with DV cameras. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them. They went crazy looking for witches?


    Kirkland thought of the legends of those witches couldn''t help but shudder, and went to the jungle to find the witches. Isn''t this asking for trouble?


    Then, another thought appeared in my mind. Are these three college students missing? Have you found it now? Even if you can''t find a living person, can you still find a dead person?


    Could it be that I met a witch?


    Kirkland quickly drew a cross on his chest.


    The ¡¡¡¡ show is still on the air, but Kirkland¡¯s head is full of the witch and the three college students. After all, life is at stake.


    The names of the witch and three college students lingered in his mind all night, which caused Kirkland to lose concentration when he was dating the next day.


    "What''s wrong with you?" Girlfriend Hallie asked caringly.


    Kirkland told the truth: "I watched a show on Discovery Channel last night. Three college students went to the mountain woods to look for the witch, but disappeared."


    "Really?"


    "It should be true." Kirkland recalled yesterday''s show and said: "Someone picked up a DV selfie video of those three college students and sent it to Discovery Channel."


    Harry was very curious: "I won''t be killed by witches, right? I heard my father talk about witches, and it is said that some witches can eat people."


    Kirkland shrugged: "I don''t know, the show didn''t reveal more information, poor boy."


    At the end of the day¡¯s date, when Hallie came home, she met Lisa from the neighbor¡¯s house. The two chatted and walked towards the community. Not knowing what was going on, Hallie mentioned what Kirkland said in the morning.


    "Yesterday it was said on TV that three college students went to find a witch, but they disappeared. No one was born or dead."


    This is a country of religious belief, and materialism is not the mainstream. Lisa immediately asked: "Really? Which TV station shows? There are no witches in the world, right?"

 Chapter 99： Completely feasible

    Separating from Hallie, when she returned home, Lisa couldn''t help being curious. She deliberately searched the Discovery Channel''s official website, probably because it was just broadcast yesterday. The website had no relevant content, so she had to go to Yahoo. Use Yahoo to search for witches and missing college students.


    A large piece of relevant content was immediately displayed on the web page.


    Lisa opened the first one, but it was a post posted on the Yahoo forum with a very eye-catching title-Missing Notice!


    "In 1994, three film students, Josh, Heather and Mike, brought filming equipment and came to Burr to investigate local legends about the Burr witch. They came to the Black Mountain forest in search of the Burr witch, but soon They disappeared."


    "People were looking for them, but there was no result at all, so they had to give up the search job. A year later, several Maryland State University students found a package in a very hidden cabin in the forest, which contained one of the students¡¯ The diary and a DV camera record all the terrorist incidents that occurred when the three people disappeared..."


    Next, is a detailed introduction of the three college students, as well as images and photos, and some activity records before and after the disappearance.


    Is this true? Lisa looked at the end of the missing person notice, which was a contact information and a link to the website.


    There are three college students'' news, you can call the two phone numbers on the contact information, and the website link is created specifically to search for them by the relatives and friends of the three college students and those who want to help.


    Lisa did not rush to open the website link, but first read the reply to the post.


    there have been hundreds of replies.


    "Last night, the Discovery Channel broadcasted a video recorded by the three college students before they disappeared. It was very scary."


    "Discovery channels are all broadcast? Are these three really missing?"


    "Are there any witches in the video?"


    "By the way, did you go to see the link site? It was built by someone who helped the relatives and friends of the missing college student. In order to find the missing, they collected a lot of information about the witch. It is said that the log of the missing is also being sorted and released."


    Seeing this, Lisa no longer pays attention to these replies, but has a keen interest in the website. She quickly clicked on the link, and a simple website appeared on the computer screen quickly.


    The website is too rudimentary. Lisa complained, and quickly realized that this website was just for finding someone. It is estimated that the missing person¡¯s relatives simply did it.


    I first looked at the introduction about the witch, and then looked at the log of the missing college students, Lisa was terrified, and subconsciously felt that the disappearance of the three college students might really be related to the witch.


    After reading the content on the website, Lisa thinks so more and more.


    This kind of thing is terrifying.


    She closed the website, returned to the Yahoo search page, and clicked on another one. This is a post on another website and the content is also a missing person notice.


    It is estimated that the relatives and friends of the three missing persons are all in a hurry. After finding the clues, they began to send out missing persons frantically.


    It''s a pity that there is a legendary element like a witch.


    Lisa thought for a while, opened her blog, and reposted the missing person notice directly on the blog post.


    After sending out the missing person notice, I went to take a shower, and when I came out, I heard the phone ringing, and it was a college classmate.


    "Is the missing person notice you sent true?" The classmate asked anxiously: "What does the missing person have to do with you? There are no witches, right?"


    Lisa replied: "It has nothing to do with me. I just think that three people are missing and their families must be very anxious, so I helped forward them."


    The classmate said on the phone: "That''s right. In this way, I mobilize the people around me to forward it on the Internet, and the number of people is great."


    This makes sense, and Lisa also said: "I also let people around me forward it."


    She went back to the computer and posted a message on ICQ with a few friends and asked them to forward her blog.


    There are not many meetings, but notices of missing persons appeared on the blogs of those friends.


    Then friends of friends, also started to forward.


    The Internet, a brand-new tool for movie promotion, already has a powerful communication capability.


    In fact, the first step of Ronan¡¯s publicity and marketing plan is not complicated. In addition to Discovery Channel, he arranged for some online media to disseminate the information conveyed by the film in the form of news, so that people would think it was a real person and then convinced The factual audience further spread this information to the surrounding people.


    There is a simple truth. If you tell a lie once, no one will believe it. If you say it ten times, someone will believe it. If you say it a hundred or even a million times, it becomes the "truth."


    Viral marketing is not new in this business society, but in the past few movies really applied viral marketing to publicity.


    Two weeks after the first phase started, Embassy Pictures received specific data feedback.


    "Statistics on movie sites." David Villa licked his dry lips and said, "In just two weeks, the number of visits exceeded one million."


    Ronan nodded in satisfaction and asked, "What about other aspects?"


    David Villa looked at the statistics table in front of him, and continued: "All the propaganda department launched and posted more than 1,000 posts on the Internet. Among them, on the Yahoo forum, the related missing person posts are already one of the most popular posts on the top. , The posts on several movie websites and fan forums also received strong responses. According to incomplete statistics, we eliminated our guiding replies. The total number of replies to these posts is more than 300,000."


    Ronan asked again: "Has the statistics on Discovery Channel come out?"


    The person who answered this time, Garcia: "The data is here. The Discovery Channel premiered and replayed twice. In total, more than 4 million people watched this program." He said with certainty: "The broadcast of TV stations has added Internet information. Because of the credibility of the movie, many people have become followers of movie websites after seeing the show."


    "Many people have been affected." Robert answered, "I heard people talking about witches and incidents several times on my way to work."


    David Villa is the person in charge of propaganda and said: "The Blair Witch incident is already a popular incident on the Internet."


    This result far exceeded his expectations. He couldn''t help but glance at Ronan, and sighed that the young man had a lot of brains and thoughts, and the most important thing was that he could still see the effect.


    Ronan looked around the people and asked, "What do you think?"


    Garcia glanced at David Villa and said, "I think this plan is completely feasible, and we can start the second phase."


    Data will not lie, UU Reading still has not invested much manpower and material resources.


    David Villa echoed: "From market feedback, the first stage of publicity has far exceeded expectations. The data proves that this plan is completely feasible."


    "Okay!" Ronan no longer hesitated: "We increase investment!"


    He first said to David Villa: ¡°We mobilized personnel from the propaganda department to continue posting on the Internet, the website speeded up the update of the missing person¡¯s log, and began to publish audio materials. I asked Jessica Felton to edit In the shots that came down, I found some useful ones, and you can post them to the website depending on the situation. Also, advertisements on several major websites in the form of missing persons notice!"


    "Offline publicity advances simultaneously! Contact TV stations, continue to broadcast short documentaries, find a nationwide TV station, discuss pseudo-documentary programs that investigate witchcraft and supernatural phenomena, and buy community-type advertising spaces to publish missing persons! In addition, wait When online topics are hot enough, advertisements similar to missing persons notices are also published in major periodicals, magazines and newspapers. By the way, there are also video tape stores. This is where movie fans concentrate, so don¡¯t ignore it."


    Ronan said to David Villa: "Be careful of confidentiality in the early stage."


    In fact, it doesn''t matter in the later stage. This kind of trick cannot be hidden from everyone, but this crazy virus replication propaganda will have another effect.


    Even if some people intellectually know that all these stories surrounding Blair the Witch are fabricated lies, the rich content and various online and offline activities make people feel emotionally and psychologically that these are happening in reality. In life, three college students experienced terrible spiritual events and disappeared forever in the Black Forest.


    These propaganda compiled with truthful lies can effectively stimulate human curiosity and desire for exploration.

 Chapter 100： Copy and loan

    To achieve the desired effect of such a film, Ronan calculated that the publicity cost of 8 million US dollars would be very tight. In addition to the cost of distribution, the total investment in the announcement should be at least 15 million US dollars.


    It¡¯s crazy to buy out the copyright for US$80,000 and spend US$15 million for publicity.


    Film is a high-risk investment industry. If the first step is not smooth, he is mentally prepared and will stop and stop losses.


    But the data returned in the first step of the plan gave Ronan enough confidence.


    Ronan said again: "Robert, the last time the "Human Removal Project" was tested, the extras you looked for were good, can you still contact me?


    "It should be possible, I will try." Robert replied.


    Ronan continued to say to Robert: "Find some extras and impersonate the relatives and friends of the missing college student, record the interview video, and post it on the website, if possible, broadcast it on local TV stations."


    Garcia added: "Yes, more local TV stations are used, and their review of news is relatively loose."


    Robert smiled and said, "Don''t worry, this matter is left to me."


    "One more thing." Ronan said to Robert again: "You find a manufacturer to print a batch of t-shirts, hire service companies to serve as volunteers in major cities across the United States, and go to the streets to distribute t-shirts and missing persons information. The greater the momentum, the better the establishment of a volunteer organization for the pursuit of missing persons."


    Robert replied: "No problem, as long as you have money, it is easy to find people."


    David Villa interjected at this time: "The next step is to plan and solve the funding problem."


    Embassy Pictures itself does not have much funds, and even the funds for the first step plan are borrowed from Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan nodded, and said, "I will solve the problem of funds. Eight million U.S. dollars will arrive in one week at the latest."


    During the trip to Germany, Ronan never touched the US$10 million fund from Koch Pictures, and has been using Relativity Entertainment¡¯s account as a reserve fund for emergencies.


    Ronan¡¯s first choice is of course not to use the funds. This can be said to be one of the cards. If there is a problem with the capital chain, there is also a buffer.


    Borrowing chicken to lay eggs is still the best solution.


    Several people discussed the issue of offline virus transmission, and then the topic turned to distribution, especially the key copy.


    "We need to contact the print shop now." Garcia suggested, "Get ready to copy."


    Ronan asked, "How many copies are appropriate in advance?"


    Garcia thought about it and said: "I have contacted many independent theaters during this period, and I can guarantee that the film will have about 100 screens. On the commercial chain theater, we have not held a trial film, even if it The result is relatively satisfactory, and they will not invest too much resources in such a film from the beginning. They can get 100 screens in the first week, which is the most optimistic estimate."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and talked about the quality of the film alone...Forget it, let¡¯s not talk about it. The quality of the film alone is simply not convincing.


    "If the first week is ideal, the screening will be expanded in the second week, for example, to more than 2,000 theaters." Ronan asked carefully, "How long will it take us to prepare the copy."


    Garcia smiled: "Printing and copying is not a very troublesome work, and there are many print shops. We can choose a few large-scale companies to prepare in advance. If the goddess of luck really takes care of us, about five days is enough. "


    He added: "We can use FedEx channels to deliver copies, and speed and safety are guaranteed."


    Robert interjected: "Print 300 copies first, which can also reduce risk and financial pressure."


    Ronan agreed: "Well, I will print 300 copies first."


    Even if it is 300 copies, it needs nearly 500,000 US dollars of capital investment.


    If 2500 theaters are showing, at least 3,000 copies must be prepared. If there is a problem with the box office in the first week, the copy alone may lose about 5 million US dollars.


    Since the copying and delivery are not a problem, you can wait for the first week... No, wait for the first day of the box office to release before starting preparations.


    This can minimize the risk.


    Risk is always a factor that cannot be ignored in business operations.


    At the end of the meeting, everyone was immediately engaged in their respective work. Garcia''s speed was very fast. Thanks to the Discovery Channel programs and the virus sources created by the missing persons notices on the Internet, he quickly contacted multiple local TV stations. Mailed copies of the video files.


    Ronan left the Embassy Pictures, first called Judith at the bank, and then went straight to her office, preparing to find a bank loan.


    "Sit down, Mr. Anderson." Judith went to the coffee machine and offered Ronan a cup of coffee, and said, "I heard you are preparing two big movie projects?"


    Sitting across from Ronan, Judith did not stop thinking about it for a moment. This is the best customer resource in her hand. Although the other party did not come to the bank during this period, she never looked away from her attention.


    The young Hollywood producer did not stop at all after the great success of the "Human Elimination Project". He immediately prepared two large projects with a total investment of 40 million U.S. dollars and raised funds without any bank loans. To the funding.


    Also, I heard that he bought a company for more than 20 million US dollars.


    The business is getting bigger and bigger and the net worth is getting richer and richer. This kind of client is the bank''s favorite.


    Judith sighed in his heart. He had no eyes at the beginning, and he had missed the young man completely.


    The downfall at that time was just a small stumbling block on this young man''s road to success.


    Judith has done Ronan¡¯s assessment with the bank some time ago, especially his new project. He believes that the continuation of the successful type of "Human Removal Project" "Reaper is coming" is very likely to continue to succeed.


    "Hello, Judith." Ronan was very polite and said with a smile: "I am here this time to apply for a loan from your bank."


    Judith smiled openly: "We have been working together, and the bank is willing to provide assistance to successful people like you in their careers."


    Ronan also smiled and said, "Thank you."


    Although there is still a US$3 million loan that has not been repaid, it is still too early to repay the loan. Moreover, banks have always liked to chase after successful people and enlarge loans.


    The more the losers who need funds to turn the situation around, the harder it is to get a loan from the bankJudith tentatively asked: "I don''t know how much capital Mr. Anderson needs? If it''s under $3 million, I can now Help you handle it."


    Ronan had calculated it a long time ago and said: "I need a loan of 10 million US dollars."


    "What? 10 million dollars?" Judith was quite surprised, "So much?"


    "Are there any difficulties?" Ronan asked directly.


    Judith admitted: "10 million US dollars is too much, I..." She thought of Ronan''s thriving career, and said: "If it is less than 3 million US dollars, we only need to go through the formalities and no mortgage. But 10 million US dollars is too much. Many, need corresponding mortgage."


    Banks also have bank regulations.


    Ronan knew that it was impossible to borrow tens of millions of dollars from the bank with just one mouth, and said directly: "The mortgage is okay. I have a film project in my hands, which is in preparation and will be transferred to the shooting stage next month. It will be released next spring, and I will use the future income of this film as collateral."


    Judith laughed and asked, "Is that the horror movie "Reaper Is Here"?"


    "No, horror movies have limited income." Ronan is also testing: "Action movies are the mainstream now. I use the future income of the action movie "Ace Agent" as collateral."


    Judith had learned about these two projects before, and immediately said: "Mr. Anderson, I suggest using the future income of "Reaper Is Coming" as collateral."


    Ronan was just a test, and didn''t expect too much to fool a savvy bank with "Ace Agent". After thinking about the possible operating space of using "Reaper Is Coming" as a collateral, he nodded and said, "Well, I agree. ."


    "It may take about five days to go through the procedure." Judith said: "I will assist you throughout the process."

 Chapter 101： Copy propagation

    Inside a middle-class community theater in Orange County.


    Mario squeezed Paul with the fat on his arm and asked curiously, "What does Robert want to do with us?"


    "I don''t know." Paul walked forward: "It should be a good thing, maybe there is some extra money."


    Thinking of the last large sum of money, Mario wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Hehe, I drink ice coke every day."


    Paul felt helpless to him like this, and said, "Drink again to make you fat! Be careful to crush the stage!"


    The two came to an office, knocked on the door of the room, heard a response from inside, pushed the door in, and saw a familiar face, it was the middle-aged man named Robert.


    The director of the theater nodded to Paul and Mario, and then said to Robert: "You guys talk, I''ll go out and go around."


    The two parties had a pleasant cooperation. Robert didn¡¯t talk nonsense, and directly handed them a simple plan: "I want to ask two more to cooperate with me in acting. It¡¯s much simpler than last time and the reward is more generous, but You are going to stay with me in a hotel in Los Angeles for a while."


    Paul quickly browsed through the plan and suddenly realized, "The missing person notice on the Internet..."


    Robert coughed vigorously and interrupted Paul''s words: "It''s okay to understand something, how about it? Do it?"


    Mario also read the plan and said loudly: "Do! Why not do it!"


    Paul saw the generous remuneration figures and quickly nodded: "Mr. Robert, we do things, you can rest assured."


    Robert is no nonsense: "Go and clean up, follow me to Los Angeles."


    Go back and practice for a few days, then find someone to shoot the interview video, and then share it with others to the media.


    With the previous experience, Robert has no difficulty in doing it.


    Long Island, New York, a Blockbuster chain video storefront.


    stab!


    The store manager took off the most conspicuous poster at the entrance of the store and greeted the employees under his hand: "Arthur, put the new poster on it!"


    Arthur is a tall man, and he doesn''t need a ladder, so he posted the new poster easily. After two steps back, he stepped forward to see that it was not crooked.


    He looked at the pictures and text on the poster in a puzzled way, and said, "Manager, we are engaged in video rental. Isn''t it appropriate to post a missing person poster here? This is too strange, it will make people laugh."


    The store manager tilted his head and looked at the words written by Blair the Witch and the three college students, and said, "This is a notice issued by the head office. It''s not something you and I can manage. Someone is willing to pay for advertising and take care of so much."


    A young man who rented a video tape was about to go out. He saw the missing person notice on the poster. He subconsciously stopped, read it carefully, and asked, "Have you found the three missing people?"


    Arthur shook his head: "No, haven''t you seen it? I posted the missing persons notice in our shop."


    The store manager pointed to the poster: "What? They are famous?"


    "Don''t you know?" said the young man who rented the videotape: "Many people are discussing the Blair Witch and the three missing college students. The relatives of the missing were interviewed some time ago and they were all on TV. It''s so pitiful. Their relatives are missing. , Can''t even find the body."


    Arthur lowered his voice and said, "I have a friend in Maryland. I heard that the public phone calls of the H County Police Department of the State Police Department have been upset. Many people accused the Maryland State Police of inaction."


    "I haven''t found any useful information for three years. Isn''t it inaction?" The young man who rented the videotape said, "I will check the number of the Maryland police and call them too!"


    The young man walked out of the store holding the video tape.


    The store manager asked curiously: "Arthur, is this spreading widely?"


    "Boss, you should pay more attention to current affairs." Arthur relied on a good relationship with the store manager and said, "You are all out of date, you know?"


    He explained: "Now the Internet is full of these three college students, and there are countless related posts. Even the TV station broadcasts a video taken by the three before the disappearance, and volunteers have set up a website for them. Things are too hot, too many people are discussing, even Fox TV station is alarmed. This weekend night, Fox Station has a TV show dedicated to analyzing North American witches. You can watch it when you have time."


    Arthur stared at the door of a supermarket across the road through the opened door, and then said: "Look, there is a missing person notice posted there."


    A big boy wearing a t-shirt walked into the store and handed Arthur a document: "If you see a person on it, please call the missing person notice. The family will thank you heavily."


    Arthur scratched his head and didn''t know what to say. The boy''s t-shirt was clearly printed with the words Blair the Witch, and there were three college students'' portraits below.


    When the big boy left, Arthur followed out to take a look, and found that many people wearing cultural shirts were doing activities in this commercial area.


    "Is there a rich second-generation among the missing people?" He muttered back to the store: "How much does it cost?"


    The manager next to ¡¡¡¡ shook his head slightly: "This is not quite right, it''s a bit strange."


    Although he is only selling video tapes, he has been engaged in film-related work for many years. I subconsciously feel that there is a problem with this matter, but I can''t figure out where the problem is.


    In the Silicon Valley in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, after a long day of busy work, many programmers had dinner and chatted together.


    "Who read the latest news on the website?" A black-haired young man asked, "Have you found the three? It''s really the witch?"


    The blond man wearing glasses answered, "A recovered recording was posted on the website, and screams can be heard. Unfortunately, there is no related video."


    A woman asked, "They will not be eaten by the Blair Witch, right?"


    "Witch cannibalize?"


    "I watched a Fox TV show and it said that some witches are rumored to be cannibals."


    The black-haired young man shook his head: "Unfortunately, Jiu Shu is not here. If there is Jiu Shu, this kind of small problem will be solved in minutes.


    "Who is Uncle Jiu? Can he beat a witch?"


    The topic was crooked, and after a long while, I turned it back because the website updated another video.


    After seeing these people, they continued the discussion, and soon attracted more people, and curious people joined in.


    From the beginning of May to the beginning of June, it was spread to countless people through many channels such as the Internet, TV, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, posting advertisements and disseminating materials on the streets.


    This incident can stimulate people''s curiosity and exploration too, causing most people who were exposed to the incident to become the source of the virus. News related to Blair the witch and college students spread like a virus replication.


    In early July the Internet, newspapers, TV and outdoor media, and many other channels, announced one thing at the same time. The videos taken by the three college students'' DV cameras have been restored and will be available from July 16 Played in theaters across North America.


    The news spread quickly throughout North America like a virus.


    Countless people are discussing the fate of the three missing college students, discussing what the Blair Witch will look like, discussing what is in the video...


    "Now the hottest online is the Blair Witch." David Villa accompanied Ronan out of the parking lot and walked towards the small theater where the trial was held. He said as he walked: "Preliminary statistics, there have been large-scale discussions. There are more than 500 websites on this matter, and the total number of online reposts is over 1.7 million.


    For the first time, he showed excitement in front of Ronan: "The total number of visits to our movie website is as high as 22.5 million!"


    Ronan nodded: "Good job."


    I looked at the theater in front. Did you know that the filming experts of the theater company made a decision?


    David Villa smiled: "Your plan is well formulated and very targeted. Large sums of money are also the key."


    Ronan also laughed. The latter is the key. Whether it¡¯s hiring someone to post on the Internet to gather popularity or various offline activities, it needs financial support. In just two months, it¡¯s just a matter of promotion and marketing. It cost $6 million.


    This heat is actually burned out with money.


    However, Embassy Pictures has always been hiding behind, and has never disclosed his name in any communication information.


    When I came to the theater, the filming session was over. Garcia and Robert were negotiating with people from the theater company. Ronan went directly to the lounge and waited patiently.


    The first weekend, of course, is to strive for as many theaters as possible.

 Chapter 102： 200 theaters

    The door of a lounge in the theater opened, and many people walked out one after another. Miller, the vice president of the Los Angeles branch of Emperor Entertainment, and Brown, the deputy director of the selection department of AMG Cinemas, were left behind.


    The two obviously have something to say.


    "How many screens did you give for this film?" Brown asked tentatively.


    Miller shrugged: "If it weren''t for the publicity, this bad movie would not enter the theater of Emperor Entertainment."


    Brown believes that: "The film itself is rubbish, there is no doubt about it, but the publicity methods they use are rare and the effect is very good. Even on my company''s side, there are many people in the office discussing the Blair Witch."


    Miller turned to look at him and asked, "How many screens did you give?"


    I was a little worried. AMG gave him more and didn''t give more. In case the box office of the film bursts, it will be a little troublesome later.


    There is no conflict between the two companies on this film. Brown said directly: "Twenty theaters, twenty screens, but the theater location is not good."


    Miller smiled: "I''m like you, I didn''t look at cooperating with Angel Pictures, they were a bit loud, and I didn''t even want to pay ten dollars." He suddenly asked, "You are not optimistic about their propaganda. Is it effective? Why did you give such a screen?"


    Brown didn¡¯t answer, and asked, "Why are you?"


    "No matter how big the publicity is, the quality of the film is not good, and it is very likely to fail." Miller is very serious: "Batman and Robin two years ago, how strong is the momentum? How bad is the box office?"


    Brown smiled and said: "I think like you, publicity is directly related to the box office, but a good publicity effect does not necessarily bring a good box office to a bad film. The quality of this film is too bad..."


    If it weren''t for this film''s recent topicality, it would not attract people of their level to try it out.


    The two came to the entrance of the theater, and Brown added: "The person who made this publicity plan is undoubtedly a genius, but he is seriously inexperienced and overlooks the key element of film quality."


    Miller nodded: "You are right. The publicity of this film is crazy. The person who came up with this method is definitely not easy. Unfortunately, he doesn''t know enough about the film market."


    Brown also said: "Stanley Kubrick¡¯s "Eye Eyes Ring" was released at the same weekend. I want to leave more theaters and screens for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The topic brought by the couple is no worse than that of a witch."


    "Well, "Open Eyes" is a bit obscure, but it is better than this "Blair the Witch"." Miller said: "The Chriss are very concerned."


    Recently, the marriage of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman seems to be a red light, and the media are all hyping.


    As for the topical "Blair Witch", it has been tested in theaters and screens. If the effect of the test screening is really as good as the promotional effect, then it will be enough to expand the scale of the screening. The company has played this routine countless times. , It is not difficult at all.


    In another rest room in the cinema, Garcia, who had just concluded discussions with representatives of several chain cinemas, met Ronan.


    Ronan asked directly: "How will the test film be effective?"


    Garcia slowly shook his head: "If you can, I really don''t want to hold this test film meeting."


    "We don''t have the capital to bargain with large theater companies." Ronan didn''t want to hold a trial movie: "They asked for a trial movie before they considered introducing the theater, and we can only do it."


    To put it bluntly, no one has the money in his hands because of the strong wind. How many commercial companies are not profitable?


    Garcia added: "Fortunately, we have basically achieved our expected goal. Including the three major theater companies, we have won 100 screens in 100 theaters, but the locations of theaters are mostly very average."


    Ronan nodded with satisfaction: "This is already pretty good, plus the 100 independent theaters that have been cooperating with Embassy Pictures for a long time, "Blair the Witch" can be opened in 200 theaters in the first weekend."


    If you remember correctly, the scale of the film in the previous life will never exceed 50.


    "I hope everything goes as planned as planned." Garcia said.


    This film was purchased by Ronan Anderson, who also planned the promotion and marketing, and at the same time solved the publicity funds. If it is really successful, it will inevitably eliminate the popularity of Embassy Pictures due to the acquisition.


    Even, build a huge prestige in the company.


    The success of the film can also help Embassy Pictures complete a transformation.


    In the past, Embassy Pictures has never made such a large-scale publicity.


    Ronan urged: "Say hello to the lab and FedEx in advance. If the film box office is really good, immediately contact the theater to prepare the copy."


    "Don''t worry." Garcia is confident: "Both sides have negotiated, I will confirm it again. As long as the funds are in place, they will start work immediately."


    Ronan thought about the schedule he had watched before, and said: "The largest film that opened on the same weekend is "Eyes Eye Ring" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The audience for "Blair the Witch" is completely different and will basically not affect us. Whether the publicity we have invested heavily in will be effective, it will depend on next weekend."


    David Villa, who has been silent, interjected: "I think it will succeed!"


    As the person in charge of propaganda, he has first-hand data and is quite confident about it.


    Ronan said again: "How did those people live in Africa?"


    Garcia replied: "It''s not bad. Africa has low cost and good air. It is said that director Daniel Melick organized them to shoot a documentary with African content Ronan thought about it and said: "Wait for the film Three to four weeks after the release, let them come to Los Angeles. We need them to bear all the media attention. "


    During the film boom, he, the actual planner, will never show up in front of the media, and the Embassy Pictures will have to be low-key and then low-key.


    It would be nice to let the director and the leading actors out in the limelight.


    Ronan checked that it was not early and said, "Let¡¯s come here today. If the drawing results are good next weekend, I will ask everyone in the company to watch "Open Eyes". It is said that I can see the fruit of Mrs. Cruise. "


    Like all actresses who tend to be literary, Nicole Kidman has too many large-scale roles.


    Isn''t it naked or art?


    Having said that, the movie "Eyes Wide Ring" has caused a lot of rumors. For example, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman divorced because of this. For example, Nicole Kidman filmed the fantasy and fake scene. Nicole Kidman can¡¯t get pregnant because the uterus is damaged because of the fake show...


    The deepest impression left by Ronan in this film is Nicole Kidman, the Australian actress is really in good shape.


    looks like this stage, and it is also when Nicole Kidman''s appearance and figure are at their peak.


    With the end of the trial film, 100 trial theaters were obtained from several chain theater companies, and the pre-screening promotion and release of "Blair the Witch" has also entered the final stage.


    Two hundred copies were quickly shipped in place, and the list and address of the screening theaters were also hung on the movie website. The publicity campaign has not stopped for a moment. The viral copy is always circulating in the society, and more and more people discuss college students and Blair the witch. .


    Finally, on the day of July 16th, "Blair the Witch" appeared in 200 theaters across the United States.

 Chapter 103： Long queue

    Early on Friday morning, Kirkland drove out, picked up his girlfriend Hallie and her girlfriend Lisa, and went straight to a theater.


    Since the theater is a bit far away, Halle complained: "The theater is so far away? They are all close to the black community."


    Kirkland changed a lane and said, "No way, our city has only this theater to show it. This is not a movie. It would be nice to have a theater to show it."


    Lisa, who was sitting in the back row, approached and said, "I don''t know what happened to the three people, I hope the video tape can give us the answer."


    Kirkland and Halle both nodded.


    The three people have always been concerned about the progress of the Blair Witch incident. They heard that the video tape would be shown in the theater after it was repaired.


    The car stopped near an old theater, Lisa suddenly pointed to the theater and said: "Look! Look! Lots of people!"


    Hallie turned to look. The theater hadn''t opened yet, but there was a long line in front of the door. There were hundreds of people, some of whom were wearing t-shirts with the words Blair the Witch written on them, and the three college students. Avatar.


    "There are so many people who care about this."


    Kirkland sighed and urged: "Get off the bus! I have checked that this theater is not big and can accommodate 200 people. Don''t get a better seat!"


    The three hurriedly got out of the car and went to line up. The long line was discharged along the sidewalk for a long time.


    "So many people are paying attention!" Kirkland roughly counted, there are about 120 people in line.


    was just a few minutes, and a dozen more people came behind them.


    Among them, standing behind Lisa are a few boys wearing baggy pants with lots of eyes pierced in their ears and nose.


    "Don''t you know the three hapless guys are still alive?"


    These boys are discussing this: "Is there a witch on the tape?"


    "How can there be witches in this world?"


    "Have you not watched a TV show? The legend of the Blair Witch is true. Her story has been circulating since 1785..."


    "Maryland police are a group of pigs. It happened in 1994, and no clue has been found yet."


    As if discussing a real-life case of eager attention, the boys are talking about how and how true it is.


    The long line, the chattering is full of discussions, everyone is very concerned about the fate of the Blair Witch and the three college students.


    Downtown Los Angeles, near the old Chinatown.


    It was close to half past eight, Peter Johnson walked out of the lounge and was about to open for business.


    Peter Johnson is the owner of this double theater theater. The theater is home. He usually lives in the theater. However, the business has been difficult for the past two years, and the staff in the theater has also been cut to five people.


    Several employees have already entered through the back door.


    "Will, follow me to open the door!" Peter Johnson greeted him and walked toward the theater door.


    Before he came to the closed door, he heard the buzzing voice outside. The sound seemed like countless flies circling around him, it was not normal.


    Peter Johnson is a bit strange, what''s the matter? Someone lined up outside waiting to open the door? "Titanic" has long been off.


    Will rushed over from behind, first opened the glass door, and then pulled up the metal rolling door.


    Wow¡ª¡ª


    The chaotic discussion sounded like a huge wave, and Peter Johnson was caught off guard for a while. When he stabilized his mind, the crowd had already burst into the door.


    There are too many people, even if some come in, Peter Johnson is standing by the door and looking out, the long line is still hundreds of feet away.


    this is? He is a little confused, there are no popular movies on weekends? Could it be...


    Peter Johnson thought of a possibility. All these people came to see Nicole Kidman naked? It shouldn''t be. Nicole Kidman is not naked on the screen once or twice.


    There are two theaters in the theater, one showing "Eyes Wide Ring" released by Warner Bros., and the other showing "Blair the Witch".


    Isn''t it for "Blair the Witch"?


    "Will! Hurry up and help!"


    There are too many people, Peter Johnson hastened to remind Will who was a little dazed.


    Anyway, it¡¯s a good thing to have so many guests!


    "Blair the Witch, three tickets!"


    "Two tickets! Not "Open Eyes", it''s a witch!"


    "My five tickets, "Blair the Witch"!"


    "Blair the Witch..."


    These messy sounds all reached Peter Johnson''s ears, and he suddenly realized that these people are all watching "Blair the Witch"?


    Looking back, there are still people outside joining the long queue. Some people have the words "Blair the Witch" written on their clothes...


    One cinema simply cannot hold so many people!


    Peter Johnson went to the ticket office and took a look. There were dozens of tickets for "Blair the Witch" sold, but the tickets for "Open Eyes Ring" did not move.


    After thinking a little bit, he entered the back office and observed for a while. No one bought a ticket for "Open Eyes."


    He immediately picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Is Embassy Pictures? This is Peter Johnson of the Water Flow Theater in Los Angeles. I want to add a copy! Yes! Add a copy! The sooner the better! The best this morning Can be delivered!"


    There are only two hundred theaters showing "Blair the Witch" in the United States, which is completely unable to meet the needs of the public for two months of discussion. Almost every theater box office that shows "Blair Witch" has a long line.


    is not only in the morning, even in the afternoon, it is still the same!


    The public''s curiosity and desire for exploration have been constantly elevated by media propaganda and discussions with each other, and it will finally explode at this time.


    Arthur finished his work at the videotape store and went to a theater on Long Island where "Blair the Witch" was shown, and he was also ready to watch the legendary videotape.


    "Sorry, sir." The conductor smiled apologetically: "There are no more tickets."


    Arthur pointed to the electronic screen and asked, "What about the ten o''clock in the evening? Where is the ten o''clock ticket?"


    The conductor smiled professionally again: "Sorry, sir, all the box office of "Blair the Witch" has been sold tonight!"


    Arthur grabbed his hair anxiously, and said again: "Tomorrow, I want to buy tomorrow''s ticket!"


    Another theater in New York that shows "Blair the Witch" is in Brooklyn, which is too far away. If you look at the situation in this theater, even if you ran past, it is estimated that there are no tickets.


    I have to wait for one night, it is really anxious!


    Arthur bought the tickets for the earliest show tomorrow, and went back tonight to have a good rest, and come over early tomorrow morning.


    Burbank, Embassy Film Office.


    The sky has long been dark, all the offices of the company are brightly lit, and many employees are working overtime.


    Ling Ling Ling-Ling Ling Ling-


    The company''s two service telephones have been ringing since the afternoon.


    "Hello, this is Embassy Pictures." The female operator has a sweet voice: "What can I do for you?"


    "Copy! I want to copy! Send the copy right away. I was blocked by some viewers in the office, they couldn''t see "Blair the Witch" and refused to leave."


    The operator wiped his sweat and said, "Please leave your phone number and contact information..."


    Another phone rang at this time. Just as the male operator next to him picked up the phone, he heard a voice urgently saying: "This is Christopher. Tell Garcia, send me a copy right away, I want two! All three of my theaters will show "Blair the Witch"!"


    I answered dozens of calls a day asking for copying, and the two operators summarized them briefly and immediately sent them to President Garcia¡¯s office.


    "Fortunately, you let us prepare 300 copies." Garcia looked at the statistics, with obvious excitement on his face: "I''m going to let people contact me."


    He pressed the intercom, called a supervisor, gave him the list, and asked him to contact one by one to confirm.


    David Villa licked his dry lips, his voice was a little hoarse, and asked, "Are we going to succeed?"


    Garcia looked at Ronan''s calm face and said, "From the summary today, the screening should be fine." He asked Ronan, "Should I start printing copies."


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "This year the theater system has accelerated the data statistics. Today''s box office statistics can be obtained after midnight. There is less than an hour left. Let''s look at the box office data first, and then determine the number of copies added ."


    Others have no objection, and wait patiently for the first day''s box office with Ronan.

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    Writing codewords for books is not only because of my own interests, but also to support my family.


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 Chapter 104： Single library 20,000

    In the office, Robert looked at his watch frequently, time passed so slowly, and the hour hand had just reached twelve.


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez sat behind the computer, quickly logged in to his mailbox, but there were no new emails, and started refreshing the web page frequently, looking at the phone from time to time.


    David Villa couldn''t sit still at all, pacing back and forth, with intensive sweat on his forehead. He was responsible for the promotion and marketing of this film. Although there was a lot of good news today, the box office statistics came out. Before, no one can guarantee success.


    Ronan leaned on the sofa, his face was very calm, but his heart was a little anxious.


    The announcement of the "Human Removal Project" was handed over to Lionsgate. At that time, his investment was limited, and this "Blair the Witch", from the purchase of the film to the promotion to the release, had a total investment of tens of millions of dollars.


    With such a large investment, if you can''t get the corresponding return, even if most of the money comes from financing, it will bring a lot of trouble.


    What if it succeeds?


    Considering the great success of this film in previous lives, even Ronan is a little envious.


    Success will gradually enrich the cash flow in hand and achieve more plans and goals.


    "New mail!"


    Garcia Rodr¨ªguez¡¯s voice caught everyone¡¯s attention. Ronan looked at him and asked, "Is the statistics come out?"


    "Yes!" Garcia said quickly: "200 theaters, 200 screens, and a box office of 4.12 million dollars a day on Friday!"


    David Villa widened his eyes, looked at Garcia in surprise, and subconsciously asked, "How much?"


    Garcia repeated: "4.12 million dollars!"


    David Villa stretched his head forward, his face flushed, and he changed from his dreary appearance, almost shouting: "4.12 million U.S. dollars! God! 4.12 million U.S. dollars!"


    "A single-day single library averages US$20,000..."


    After saying this, Garcia couldn''t help it anymore, his breathing became rapid, and he clenched his teeth and shook his fist!


    The output on this day is higher than the previous year''s revenue of Embassy Pictures!


    The future of Embassy Pictures is bright!


    Ronan stood up and let out a sigh of relief, with a happy smile on his face unconsciously, continuously investing so much money, to say that there is no pressure is definitely a fake.


    At this moment the pressure is relieved and success is in sight!


    Robert came over, looked at Ronan, and said, "We succeeded again."


    The eyes looking at Ronan are hot. Since the beginning of last year, how many times Ronan has led them to create success?


    Two times Abu Dhabi scammed money...No, it was financing. The operation of the "Human Removal Program" was a big win. It took tax rebates from Germany, purchased issuing companies, and established its own distribution channels...


    All of this, I didn''t even dare to think about it before, but now it has become a reality under the leadership of Ronan.


    The sound of footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the office, and then the office door was pushed open from the outside, and Thomas, director of the theater distribution department, and Terry, the director of offline distribution department, hurriedly walked in.


    Although the two did not participate in the announcement of "Blair the Witch" on the spot, but were preparing for the release of "Death Is Coming", they have been paying attention to the developments here.


    "How much is the box office?" Thomas asked urgently.


    David Villa walked over and gave Thomas a bear hug without saying a word.


    Seeing David Villa, who was dull in the past, suddenly became so enthusiastic, Thomas was a little confused: Is this the legendary sorrow?


    "$4.12 million!" David Villa slapped Thomas on the back hard: "Single-day box office has exceeded $20,000!"


    Thomas took a breath: "US$20,000 per day in a single library?"


    Terry was also taken aback. He has been in film distribution for ten years and has never experienced such a situation personally.


    Then, Thomas and Terry''s eyes fell on Ronan. Ronan''s nearly whimsical plan was not only successful, but also a great success!


    Garcia didn''t bother with his subordinates, but looked at Ronan with complicated eyes. They were more of the executor of the film "Blair the Witch", and Ronan was the real leader.


    As a result, this young man brought a marketing case that might become a classic textbook in the future with his unconstrained handwriting.


    Garcia lamented that sometimes ability really has nothing to do with age.


    On the first day, the box office of the single hall was US$20,000. How much was the single hall box office for three days on the weekend?


    This is an expectation with excitement.


    "I''ll tell them the news!"


    Terry pointed to the outside of the office, then strode out, and there was a burst of cheers outside the office after not much meeting.


    Ronan stood up, with excitement in his voice, and said: "Let¡¯s talk about work first. David, put the remaining publicity funds on the market as planned. Robert, contact the printing factory and FedEx, and prepare for 3000 copies. Garcia Communicate with several major commercial chain theater companies to request additional theaters and film schedules next week, and strive to get more than 2,500 theaters."


    "it is good!"


    Several people responded and began to get busy.


    Ronan checked the time. It was almost one o''clock in the morning. He opened the door and walked out of the office to the employees'' office area.


    "Chairman!"


    "Chairman..."


    "Chairman."


    A man stood up and said hello to Ronan, his eyes full of excitement and admiration. It was the young and excessive chairman who had just led them to an unimaginable success.


    These are all old employees of the Embassy Pictures. After the company was acquired, although the treatment and the like were better than before, in their eyes, Ronan was far more than the chairman of the board.


    Actually participated in this promotion and distribution, and won such an excellent box office on the first day of the show. These people are deeply aware that the company is simply lucky for this young man to buy.


    Only when the company''s income is high, the scale is large, and the released films are sold, they can develop better.


    In the past, Embassy Pictures could not bring these.


    Now, this man named Ronan Anderson has brought it!


    Fortunately, it was acquired!


    Ronan can see that employees are changing, and success can often solve many problems.


    "Thank you for your hard work, everyone has worked so hard during this time!" Ronan showed the attitude of caring for employees: "This month, the company bonus has doubled."


    "Wow--"


    A young man shouted excitedly.


    Ronan didn''t care, and said, "It''s getting late, go back and rest."


    Not long after the employees left one after another, Ronan was also going home.


    Coming downstairs, just getting in the car, he received a call from Jessica Felton.


    "How much is the box office today?" Jessica Felton asked: "I can''t find it here."


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, instead he said, "Aren''t you focused on technical research? Why are you concerned about the box office?"


    Jessica Felton said on the phone: "This is the film I cut out by myself!"


    "200 theaters, 4.12 million U.S. dollars." Ronan said simply: "Single-day box office in a single theater exceeded 20,000 U.S. dollars."


    Jessica Felton was a little surprised: "Your deception strategy succeeded?"


    Ronan was a little helpless, and emphasized: "This is commercial operation, it''s promotion and marketing. How can it be deceived?"


    "It seems to be successful again, I''m still pretty good." Jessica Felton first boasted, and then said: "I''m going to get down to sleep, good night."


    Get down? A picture flashed in Ronan''s mind, would it blow up?


    "Remember to take a bath." Ronan specially reminded: "It is summer now. If you don''t take a bath, you will get smelly tomorrow."


    Hang up the phone, start the car, and leave the company.


    Returning to his apartment in North Hollywood, Ronan received another call from Robert. He contacted several printing factories and the corresponding FedEx overnight. After paying the deposit early tomorrow morning, they would work overtime and start working.


    Just like Hollywood movies, copy development has long realized streamlined production.


    Not to mention FedEx, as long as the freight is sufficient, their delivery service is calculated by the hour.


    On Saturday morning the next day, Ronan first went to the Warner Studios to watch the filming of "Death is Here" and "Ace Agent". After processing some documents, he rushed to Embassy Pictures.


    The remaining 100 copies have been sent out, and several theaters in the surrounding area of ??Los Angeles will be able to get them today, adding an extra screen.


    Early in the morning, Garcia went to the Los Angeles branches of several major theater companies to discuss the expansion of "Blair the Witch" next week David Villa is also contacting online and offline personnel, further Expand the influence of the film.


    Encouraged by the huge box office success on the first day, the entire embassy film industry has entered a state of ultra-high-speed operation that has never been seen before.


    After staying in the Embassy Pictures for a while, Ronan drove to two independent theaters in downtown Los Angeles to see the situation.


    The theater was full of people, and countless people were discussing the film and the witch.


    However, everyone who has watched the film is somewhat dissatisfied with the film.


    Ronan could also imagine this situation. He entered the theater with extremely high expectations, only to see such a shoddy video. Even if the previous propaganda said it was a missing person using DV to take selfies, he would still let him Some people were disappointed.


    This is essentially a movie that scams a vote.


    Don''t worry about causing some people to be disappointed. Only if there is discussion and topicality, enough heat can be maintained.


    Those movies that have caused great controversy often get good box office results.


    When going to another theater, Ronan also saw people from Cinema Company doing the on-site investigation of the theater, and he leaned in to listen to it for a while.


    The ratings of the audience who just watched the screening were average. Among the several ratings he heard, the highest score was only B-, most of them got a score of C or so, and some even gave an E.


    But for this film, the box office is definitely not accurate enough to measure the box office based on the audience ratings.


    The two theaters looked at the scene, and Ronan believed that this movie would not be worse than the previous life at least.


    The social enthusiasm has been provoked, and even if there is controversy, many people are willing to take a closer look.


    Human curiosity cannot be suppressed so easily.

 Chapter 105： Legal deception art

    "So many people?"


    Standing in the lobby of the Water Flow Theater, Gray Enrique looked at the densely packed human heads, and suddenly became a bit intensive phobia: "This is too scary."


    But what he was talking about was not the human beings in the theater, but the only "Blair the Witch" that was shown in the two theaters.


    "Grey!"


    Hearing someone calling him, Gray quickly turned his head to look at Billy Horford from Artison Entertainment.


    Gray pointed to him and said, "You are late! There are too many people. Fortunately, I bought the tickets yesterday, otherwise we can only make another appointment."


    Billy looked at the crowded theater and said, "Let''s go in."


    Two people meet here, of course, not to engage in base, but to witness the film that we saw together at the Saint Denis Film Festival.


    There was a lot of noise in this film, and Billy naturally noticed it. After watching some video materials, he immediately remembered where he had watched it, and then contacted Gray.


    Entering the theater, the two sat down in the corner of the last row.


    No way, there are too many people, and there are only a few seats in the corners of the first and last rows.


    "Look at today''s box office statistics?" Gray said softly: "This film earned $4.12 million on Friday and another $4.43 million yesterday and Saturday."


    He raised two fingers: "As far as I know, this film is only shown in 200 theaters, and the box office for two days is 45,000 US dollars!"


    Billy''s heart was pounding, and the film slipped away from him: "The propaganda methods used by Ronan Anderson are too shameless!"


    Gray nodded first: "This is the most shameless publicity marketing I have ever seen." Then he said, "Good results are crazy."


    The two have long seen through the rumors, but have remained silent. Hollywood often uses messy propaganda methods. People in the industry are often easy to distinguish, but there is a default rule that no one will speak nonsense if it is not a direct conflict of interest.


    They are all engaged in movies, maybe someday they will have to use some special methods.


    But curiosity and jealousy could not be suppressed.


    Two hundred theaters, with a $45,000 trial performance in a single theater, it¡¯s crazy!


    Besides, these are only two days, and Sunday has just begun.


    Next week, the film will definitely be expanded. The results of the trial screening are so good that it explodes. The results of the expanded screening will definitely not be bad.


    A film that nobody cared about at the road show at the Saint Denis Film Festival, but turned into what it is in the hands of Ronan Anderson, should it be jealous or admiration?


    Billy was unwilling and said: "I thought this film was valuable at the time, but I didn''t make up my mind. It would be great if I bought it cruelly."


    Gray smiled: "Even if you bought it, would you think of using this method for marketing?"


    Billy Horford thought of the story that the Blair Witch and the three college students had to tell that caused an uproar in the society, and he was silent for a moment. It took a long time before he was relieved from the severe blow, and said to himself: "I am a conscientious man. Filmmakers, not as shameless as Ronan Anderson."


    "It doesn''t matter what the marketing means." Gray looked at the completely full theater and said, "The effect is really good."


    He slowly said: "Lionsgate has predicted that the North American box office of this film will exceed $50 million."


    "Five...50 million dollars!" Billy''s mouth was shaking, tearing pain in his heart.


    The saddest thing in the world is that a low-cost movie with a big box office is right in front of my eyes, and I passed him by.


    Suddenly, Billy thought of something. During the Saint Denis Film Festival, when he called the director of the film, the director said that Ronan Anderson had bought the film the day after he saw it.


    Did Ronan Anderson have a marketing plan when watching this film?


    This conclusion made Billy unconsciously stunned, is there really such a big gap between people? He is also a veteran of Artison Entertainment, and he can''t compare to a little boy who is just over twenty?


    It''s not that I''m bad, but that the promotion and marketing of "Blair the Witch" is a pioneering work. Ronan Anderson is simply a genius, using a brand new method to package the movie.


    The film began to show, and Billy ended his cranky and watched the film seriously.


    There is no company title, no list of producers, no names of directors and actors, it seems that this is a selfie video


    Gray looked at the opening captions, and only felt ridiculous in his mind. The lower limit was really too low. It was obviously bought from the film festival, but it was picked from the woods...


    If Ronan Anderson is successful this time, what ripple effect will it bring? Gray can figure it out with his eyes open. Hollywood was originally the bottom line of negative numbers, and was directly lowered to negative triple digits by Ronan Anderson!


    The film was still terribly ugly. Gray''s energy soon ceased to be on the film, but rather carefully pondered this promotion and marketing technique.


    Billy was watching the film seriously, and he sighed when he saw the second half. The success this time was not a fluke. Ronan Anderson was obviously re-edited, and the film as a whole looked more like a DV selfie record.


    There is no computer special effects, no visual violence, the picture is so rough, the plot is simple beyond imagination!


    Billy looked at the audience around him: but kind people, these are precisely the means to withdraw your trust.


    The Internet, the real world and the silver screen are magic theaters, viral marketing is magic support, DV is magic props, and the plot is the process of magic performance. The last scene before DV is closed is the miraculous moment that turns decadence into magic.


    And all of this is in the hands of Ronan Anderson.


    Although the film is still bad, Ronan Anderson''s re-edited version is more than twice as good as before.


    When the film was over, Billy and Gray looked back when they were out of the theater, and the flow of people flooded into the theater again.


    Is there really a box office miracle this summer?


    After Sunday, Ronan got the box office statistics in the early hours of the morning. In the first three days of the first weekend, "Blair the Witch" scored 11.95 million U.S. dollars in trial screenings in 200 theaters, ranking third in the box office list!


    The box office champion of the week belonged to "Eye Eyes Ring" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. This film won $21.7 million in 2,411 theaters!


    However, whether it is the box office champion or the box office runner-up, the single hall results are far inferior to "Blair the Witch."


    The box office of "Open Eyes" is only $9,000, and "Blair the Witch" is as high as $59,000!


    There will be no problems with expanding the screening.


    Another data statistic, which was done by a third party, was also placed on Ronan''s desk.


    More than 65 percent of the audience of "Blair the Witch" went to the theater as a small group of friends and friends, and young people under the age of 25 accounted for nearly 70%.


    Ronan knows very well that this is precisely the effect brought about by viral marketing.


    The people who follow Blair the Witch are not only happy to spend a lot of time on the various information of the movie, but also take this process as an interesting experience that can be shared with other relatives and friends, thus creating a huge virus group infected by Blair the Witch. .


    Each of these audiences has become a communicator again. They can¡¯t wait to publish and discuss various news and activities related to Blair the Witch in their social circles, which in turn has further increased the number of audiences, and as a result, the film is released. Shishun naturally created a box office miracle.


    Ronan has done a detailed investigation of the film market and has another conjecture.


    The largest audience of American movies is teenagers, living in a well-behaved middle-class community, yearning for adventure, no place to take risks, no reading novels, inner "cult followers", and worshiping the mystery and unknowability of nature.


    In the face of this group, it is necessary to hit their market, TV advertising and other methods are out of fashion, and the Internet is their gathering place.


    The Internet has amazing power and great potential in film dissemination and marketing!


    Using viral marketing to create a wave of audiences, the film itself is of average quality, and the reputation of "Blair the Witch" can be imagined.


    Ronan also checked. The movie''s Cinema theater audience scored C+ on site, IMDB temporarily scored 6.4, and media comprehensive evaluation 42 points.


    Many spectators who were fooled into the movie theater were either in the dark or in the end, expressing concern about the life and death of the three''people in the play''; or they just yelled after they walked out of the movie theater, UU reading www.uuk¨¡nshu.com shouted deceived .


    In a film under the banner of a witch, the witch never shows up from beginning to end, and the audience certainly won''t give high marks.


    But what Ronan did not expect was that "Blair the Witch" turned out to be a sweet pastry in the eyes of film critics. After the first weekend, Rotten Tomatoes collected 45 film reviews, and the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes was as high as 90%!


    In sharp contrast, Rotten Tomatoes responded that the popcorn index scored by the audience was only 54%.


    This situation is quite strange. Film critics have almost unanimously praised it, and audiences have negative reviews, but the attendance rate of the movie theaters is high.


    After reading some good reviews from film critics, Ronan found that the reason why some film critics gave good reviews was not because of the film itself, but because of the operation of the film.


    "There is a kind of deception art in the world that is legal, popular, and usually charged. This is magic. "Blair the Witch" is an integral part of a magic show from all aspects of production, performance, planning, and promotion."


    This is a short comment written by Kenneth Turan, a full-time film critic of the Los Angeles Times: "I gave this film four and a half stars and three and a half stars for the promotion and marketing operation! The person who developed this promotion and marketing plan is definitely a genius. !"


    According to the box office trend of 11.95 million US dollars in the first weekend, it is enough to ensure that "Blair the Witch" will be profitable through subsequent income. Ronan also increased investment in this film. After 3000 copies were made out of the printing factory, they passed through the FedEx channel. , Quickly shipped to all parts of North America.


    So far, in addition to a small amount of publicity funds that have not been put in the hand, the total investment of Embassy Pictures in "Blair the Witch" has reached an astonishing $16.5 million!

 Chapter 106： High scary

    "Sorry, Mr. Stone."


    In the reception room of the theater company of Emperor Entertainment Group, Miller politely said to the project director from Warner Bros.: "I have no right to expand the power to show theaters for your company''s "Eyes Eye Ring". My boss has gone to headquarters. , Let¡¯s wait until he comes back to talk."


    Of course, this is an excuse. After all, the six major companies are the main sources of films.


    Stone smiled: "The Los Angeles branch has the heaviest weight in Emperor Entertainment Cinemas. Mr. Miller is not only an expert in film selection, but also in charge of the theater business. The expansion of "Open Eyes" is just one sentence from you. Things."


    Miller saw that he couldn''t get rid of it, and said: "I really can''t call the shots in this matter. Emperor Entertainment does not have a spare theater now."


    "As far as I know, your company plans to transfer 700 theaters out." Stone is very well informed: "It is always okay to divide one-third of "Eye Eyes Caution"?"


    Speaking of which, Miller knew that Emperor Entertainment¡¯s actions could not be hidden from established companies like Warner Bros., so he simply told the truth: ¡°These theaters already have plans.¡±


    Stone frowned: "Is there a plan? For the upcoming "Ghost Invasion" of DreamWorks? No, there are as many as 2,800 theaters for this film..." He seemed to have the answer: "Isn''t it for that" Blair the Witch?"


    Miller did not deny, nodded.


    Stone immediately questioned: "Your emperor entertainment company expanded the screenings to 700 theaters. It''s too risky? According to my understanding, the cost of the film is at most about $50,000, and the cast does not have any Reputation."


    Miller did not refute, but said: "The total investment in the publicity and distribution of "Blair the Witch" has reached 15 million US dollars! The announcement and release alone is only a lot more than "Open Eyes."


    Stone argued: "The Ring of Eyes is Stanley Kubrick''s posthumous work! The starring roles are Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman! This film was also the box office champion last weekend!"


    "The average box office of your single-library of "Blizzard" is only $9,000." Miller slowly shook his head: "And the average box office of "Blair the Witch" is as high as $59,000!"


    Seeing Stone still wanting to speak, Miller stopped him and said: "Your company knows better than us that "Open Eyes" can''t exceed 100 million at the North American box office, and the obscure content would be difficult to attract audiences. If it weren''t for Tom -Cruise and Nicole Kidman, we will reduce the theater and film this week."


    Since the other party is from Warner Bros., a major Hollywood company, Millerto explained a few words: "Blair the Witch is different from an ordinary screening. There are as many as 200 premiere theaters, but the box office alone has a box office of 59,000 US dollars. The market power of the film is far from being released."


    The theater company is not a charity. Although it has a lot of involvement with the six major companies, it can''t make a lot of money by watching a movie, but it is indifferent.


    Stone spoke for a while, seeing no results, so he could only leave.


    Miller sent him out, and Emperor Entertainment actually took care of Warner Bros. The theater and film schedules of "Eyes Opener" this week will basically not drop.


    As for "Blair the Witch"...


    Sighing and shaking his head again, Miller picked up the relevant statistics on the desk. This film was really unexpected.


    Unexpectedly, it really turned social enthusiasm and discussion into actual market revenue.


    After so many years of experience in the industry, it''s still a mistake. Fortunately, I am a little prepared. It is not difficult for Emperor Entertainment to expand the screening.


    Judging from the current situation, this crazy publicity marketing has been successful.


    How did Embassy Pictures make such a plan? Garcia Rodr¨ªguez has known him a long time ago. This man has the ability, but such a crazy plan is not his style.


    Miller suddenly remembered something. The Embassy Pictures was acquired some time ago. The acquirer seemed to be a young producer named Ronan Anderson.


    Is this Ronan Anderson''s handwriting? This person is very unusual!


    Miller remembered the name Ronan Anderson, and after investigating it, he wrote a report to the head office. The movie selection was also based on the producer.


    Suddenly, the phone rang, Miller connected and said a few words, and found that the person calling was Brown from AMG.


    The topic of the two has been around "Blair the Witch".


    "A crazy, brainy and successful marketing campaign, the people who made this plan will change Hollywood marketing."


    Miller completely agreed with what Brown said: "This person is clever and hides behind the scenes, avoiding possible risks. Not only is he crazy, but he is also very cautious. This is even more rare."


    Miller asked again: "How many theaters does AMG offer to support the expansion of "Blair the Witch"?"


    "Not even 700." Brown didn''t need to conceal it, and said on the phone: "This film can bring us huge traffic."


    There is a box office only if there is passenger flow.


    More critically, there is passenger flow, and only high-margin products such as cola and popcorn can be sold.


    Miller calculated it, and with the resources invested by other companies, when the new weekend arrives, "Blair the Witch" will have at least more than 2,000 theaters.


    But think about it, a film with a total investment of more than 15 million US dollars, it is normal to enjoy this treatment.


    This publicity and marketing plan is very special and effective, but it is also made with money.


    I hope that this film will not disappoint after its expanded screening.


    Different from the previous artisan film industry, under Ronan¡¯s supervision, the Embassy Film Industry has formulated a complete plan and filing early. There are three different filings for the work plan after the first week of release. Now the implementation is It is the most idealized one.


    The communication between Garcia and the commercial chain theater company is very smooth. The theater is affiliated to the commercial company. Of course, you will not miss the big fat that was delivered to your mouth. At the beginning of the new week, the Embassy Pictures confirmed the " The number of theaters that "Blair the Witch" will be shown in the next weekend.


    The number of theaters after the expansion of the film will reach 2,750!


    Ronan immediately made the decision to make an additional investment and print 500 copies.


    For the publicity and distribution of "Blair the Witch," Embassy Pictures has borrowed $17 million from Relativity Entertainment.


    Among them, 10 million US dollars came from bank loans, and the other 7 million US dollars were funds raised by Ronan through various channels.


    Of course, all the money has not been spent yet, and the cost of promotion and marketing has been continuously invested.


    Now that the topic of "Blair the Witch" is hot enough, there is no longer a need for large publicity expenses.


    Ronan predicts that the actual total investment in this film will be more than 18 million US dollars.


    It is a miracle of small-cost movies. Only after the actual operation, the so-called small cost is nothing more than the production cost of the movie. The total investment is still high and scary.


    But revenue is already predictable. Several forecasting agencies have made estimates based on social response and the first week''s box office, and all believe that the North American box office of this film will not be less than US$80 million.


    There are also overseas box offices.


    When the film is released, plus video tapes, TV broadcasts, etc., the most conservative estimate, "Blair the Witch" can also generate 100 million US dollars in revenue.


    Fortunately, as soon as you have the ability and opportunity, you will be the first to get the issuing company, otherwise you can only hold back even if you have an idea.


    Without the issuing company, if you want to play with these methods, you can only become the wage earners of other issuing companies.


    No one is a fool, the cost of tens of thousands of dollars and the investment of more than 10 million dollars...


    The distribution channel is more important to future plans than other aspects.


    The more difficult it is to acquire the distribution channels, the more difficult it is to acquire. I vaguely remember that in the past Lionsgate, the artisan film industry, which was a general-scale merger and acquisition of Artisan Entertainment, had a total cost of up to 450 million US dollars when expanding the distribution channels and film library.


    Artisan Pictures is not too prominent among the mid-sized companies in Hollywood.


    There is also the Relativity Entertainment, which was established after 2000 in the previous life. It entered Hollywood with banknotes from Wall Street in the hand. It has repeatedly set up a distribution channel and was frustrated. If you want to buy a distribution company if you have money, you can¡¯t find a chance. Finally, you have to spend after 2010 With a huge sum of nearly 200 million U.S. dollars, it has obtained the distribution power of 45 percent of Overture Pictures, an obscure distribution company .


    This $200 million does not include the film library, and only less than half of the distribution channels are still leased.


    Now that he has a chance to win a distribution company with relatively complete channels, Ronan feels that he has won the favor of Goddess of Luck.


    Controversies about "Blair the Witch" have appeared on the Internet and the media. This video cannot be hidden from everyone, but Ronan did not pay much attention to it, and did not let people guide public opinion. When the film is about to expand, the argument is the best. Way of publicity.


    This weekend, "Blair the Witch" will have competitors of the same type, and DreamWorks'' horror film "Ghost Invasion" will be opened in more than 2,800 theaters.


    And this film focused on stars such as Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta Jones.


    Another weekend, there will be "The Runaway Bride" starring Julia Roberts. The reality of Julia Roberts is not enough for the runaway bride, and will be performed again on the big screen.


    Then it''s August, and the traditional summer vacation is strictly calculated to end here, and the North American film market will also enter a relatively off-season.


    Ronan does not intend to pay attention to these two films. If the market response of "Blair the Witch" is not good, he may find a way to reduce the popularity of Julia Roberts, but based on the current situation of "Blair Witch", it is estimated that it is also other films. Take the initiative to come over to rub the heat.


    On Monday, "Blair the Witch" continued to be shown in 200 theaters, still maintaining a single-day output of more than US$10,000, earning US$2.6 million.


    On Tuesday, it rebounded to more than $3 million.


    This film has become a sensational social topic. With the style of Hollywood, people who are enthusiastic soon took the initiative to rely on it.

 Chapter 107： Pioneer

    "This is an excellent horror movie."


    On the TV screen, producer Susan Arnold from DreamWorks is being interviewed by reporters, "The goal of "Ghost Invasion" is the box office champion, there is no doubt about this!"


    The TV reporter asked: "What do you think of the real documentary "Blair the Witch" that was released at the same time? How about "Ghost Invasion"?"


    Many reporters fear that the world will not be chaotic.


    Susan-Arnold, as a veteran of DreamWorks, couldn''t see the reporter''s intentions. She just hesitated and replied: "Blair the Witch is not a selfie, it just uses some special shooting methods."


    This kind of thing that anyone with a discerning eye can see, just talk about it. Of course, the popularity of "Blair the Witch" is just as hot as it can.


    She told the truth: "It is unfair to compare "Ghost Invasion" to "Blair Witch". The production cost of "Ghost Invasion" is as high as 80 million US dollars!"


    The meaning of this is obvious.


    The interview was not long, and it ended soon.


    Ronan picked up the remote control and turned off the TV.


    "The people at DreamWorks are too much!" Robert said at this time: "They talk nonsense."


    He looked at Ronan: "Do you want to refute?"


    Ronan shook his head directly: "How can we refute what she said? She is not the only one who says this."


    The public is not blind. "Blair the Witch" has been shown in 200 theaters for almost a week, and many media and movie fans have seen the problem with this film.


    Online, in the newspapers, and in private, there are endless curses, but "Blair the Witch" not only has not been negatively affected, but it has become more popular.


    A film can attract a lot of curse, and sometimes it is not a bad thing.


    There are countless examples of the higher the box office.


    "We are hiding behind the scenes and it''s not suitable to stand out." Ronan said again: "It''s not good for us to talk about it. DreamWorks just wants to keep the heat up."


    Although many media have mentioned the name of Embassy Pictures, compared with the uproar of "Blair the Witch", basically no one pays attention to the distribution company.


    Ronan''s plan is very clear. When the film crew is pushed to the front of the stage, the media''s curiosity and inquisitiveness will soon be satisfied.


    "Don''t worry about her?" Robert asked.


    It seems that Ronan is not such a good-tempered person.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Don''t worry about her, it''s enough for us."


    At the critical moment of the expanded screening of "Blair the Witch", I didn''t want to cause any accidents, and I didn''t have the time and energy to fight with the people at DreamWorks.


    As for this weekend¡¯s box office champion, it may not necessarily fall to anyone.


    This weekend, there are only three theaters that have been screened on a larger scale: "Open Eyes", "Blair the Witch", and "Ghost Invasion" which opened this weekend.


    The Hollywood film industry has developed to this day, not only has a complete industrial chain, but also established a more accurate market estimation mechanism.


    A film is usually only shown in North American theaters for one to three days. The estimation mechanism can predict the next box office trend and even the final box office number based on the audience¡¯s reputation and box office situation.


    "Open Eyes" is the first to fall behind, just like the prediction of Emperor Entertainment Group. Although this film has the top lineup, Stanley Kubrick''s film has never been known at the box office. The first week of the box office champion, more Much benefited from Stanley Kubrick''s posthumous work and Tom Cruise''s appeal.


    Even the huge gimmick of Stanley Kubrick''s posthumous work did not attract many viewers for the film.


    On Friday, "Broad Eyes Ring" only got less than 3.5 million US dollars in the box office, and withdrew from the box office championship this week.


    "Ghost Invasion" released by DreamWorks won $11.95 million, beating the $11.9 million of "Blair the Witch" and won the box office champion of the day.


    Jane de Bont, who has directed "Life and Death" and "Tornado", is undoubtedly a well-known commercial director in Hollywood. Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta Jones are also some of the second-tier stars with certain appeal.


    The cast of cast is the biggest bonus to the film''s first week of box office.


    "Ghost Invasion" grabbed a good start with the new movie release.


    On the other hand, after the scale of "Blair the Witch" is expanded to 2,750 and more than 3,500 screens, attendance will inevitably drop by a large margin, and it is normal for the market to undergo short-term adjustments.


    But on the next day, Saturday, "Blair the Witch" broke out again, taking $15.6 million in a single day, beating the $12.19 million in "Ghost Invasion", not only grabbing the box office champion of the day, but also here. A position ahead of the weekend.


    As for "Open Eyes", the box office has just reached 6 million US dollars in two days, and it has been far behind.


    Ronan took the time to collect information about "Eyes Wide Ring". This is not because he is interested in the rumors of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, nor does he want to see Nicole Kidman on a large scale. Lens.


    There are countless large-scale dramas like Nicole Kidman, and she has seen countless times.


    He is summing up experience and lessons.


    Perhaps it was due to the type of film. Warner Bros. didn''t work **** the announcement of "Eyes Eyes." Stanley Kubrick''s posthumous stunt was not used at all.


    For Hollywood movie promotion, the dead in the main creation are much better than the living.


    If this film can develop a targeted plan based on the rumors of Stanley Kubrick and the Cruise couple, the North American box office is far from what it is now.


    Ronan doesn''t think this is because Warner Bros. respects Stanley Kubrick, but he is not very optimistic about this film.


    Hollywood studios, who would hesitate when they should throw away their morals?


    In a previous life, Warner Bros. was one of the most successful film companies that made money.


    Maybe the success of that time just summed up the experience and lessons of this time.


    Ronan simulated in his mind how to use the death of Stanley Kubrick to promote and market "Eyes Wide Ring", which can be considered as a way to accumulate some experience in the future. Maybe he can make a fortune anytime.


    Unfortunately, it can only be simulated and cannot be used in practice.


    Can''t make a movie, just kill one of the main creators, right? That''s crazy.


    It''s okay to drill into the legal loopholes, and forget about the practical legal instructions for making a fortune.


    Sunday passed, the new week started, and the weekend box office was freshly released.


    "Ghost Invasion" performed well in the first week of the box office. In more than 2,800 theaters, it scored 33.43 million US dollars in three days, which fully met DreamWorks'' expectations.


    But the box office champion missed them.


    After completing the counter-attack on Saturday, "Blair the Witch" continued to lead the way on Sunday, winning the first box office championship since the film was released with $34.46 million in three days!


    In addition to the previous gains, "Blair the Witch" has already received $53.4 million at the North American box office!


    This has only been released for only ten days.


    This box office figure is enough to allow Embassy Pictures to recover all its investment.


    With the sudden increase in the number of audiences who saw the film, more and more voices questioned "Blair the Witch".


    But questioning and arguing, what brought "Blair the Witch" is the box office numbers that have gone up all the way.


    In the next four working days, the film received another 6.2 million US dollars in North America. On the third weekend, under the impact of Julia Roberts'' new film "The Running Bride", it was only 3% lower than the next weekend. Ten, another $25.12 million will be collected.


    This week''s box office champion belongs to Julia Roberts. With the huge appeal of a Hollywood sister, "Lady Bride" easily won $35.05 million in the first weekend.


    However, the box office of $25.12 million is enough to ensure that "Blair the Witch" suppressed the $15.25 million of "Ghost Invasion" and occupied the second place in the box office list.


    The North American box office of "Blair the Witch" has accumulated over $80 million, reaching $84.72 million.


    There is no doubt that this is a miracle in the media and Hollywood industry.


    Anyone who knows a little about movie screenings can understand at this time that the North American box office of "Blair the Witch" must exceed 100 million, and 100 million US dollars is definitely not the end.


    The high box office has naturally attracted more media attention, and as the media reported, they gradually focused on interpreting the essence of the film.


    Pseudo documentaries like "Blair the Witch" are okay to create gimmicks during the propaganda stage. After a long time of screening, it is difficult for senior movie fans to cheat, let alone media reporters.


    "This is a movie that has never appeared in the history of HollywoodBlair the Witch" created a historical precedent, shooting with novel DV recording techniques, giving every viewer a very real feeling , Allowing the audience to bring themselves into the world of Blair the Witch quite naturally. The protagonists¡¯ every move draws the audience¡¯s heartstrings. The first-person shooting technique is quite successful."


    This is a relatively polite statement.


    ""Blair the Witch" is a complete scam. They use publicity and marketing to deceive the audience''s new job, and then wantonly harvest the box office..."


    The media have always had their own positions, so of course there is nothing wrong with this.


    "Blair the Witch" is essentially a hoax.


    There are also newspapers that are relatively fair: "Blair the Witch uses the tactic of''lost video tapes'' to shoot movies with scripts like documentaries, confusing the audience''s judgment on the authenticity of the film, and creating a new category in the industry."


    Because of the novel narrative methods and promotion and marketing, the film was once thought to be a real documentary rather than a fictional work of art. It attracted the attention of many Hollywood companies, and some of them were analyzed as classic cases.


    Regardless of what the media reported, Ronan let the Embassy Pictures stay behind. Even if media reporters came to interview, they all refused.


    Don''t admit, don''t deny, don''t respond, this is the strategy of Embassy Pictures.


    But as more and more viewers realized that "Blair the Witch" was not a missing video, cursing gradually became mainstream.


    Many viewers who have followed the incident but have not yet watched the film, heard someone scolding the film, but curiously bought tickets to watch it, and then watched it while scolding.


    Ronan has been paying attention to the specific situation, knowing that the audience''s dissatisfaction needs a channel to vent, otherwise it may burn the Embassy Pictures.

 Chapter 108： Deserved honor

    Public opinion is surging, and there are many angry voices after being deceived. Ronan needs someone to help him, and the best candidate is the chief creator of the crew who was sent to the African savannah to travel.


    Ronan also invited the main creative staff headed by Daniel Malik back to Los Angeles from Africa.


    As soon as these people arrived in Los Angeles, Ronan was going to meet them.


    "How are they doing in Africa?"


    On the car to the hotel, Ronan asked Robert, who had taken a trip to Africa in person: "Why don''t you want to come back?"


    When calling, Daniel Malik refused to return to Los Angeles immediately, saying that something very important had not been done, so Ronan almost thought that he was going to marry a black girl and rooted in the prairie.


    It dragged on for a week, and finally Robert went to Africa himself.


    "Daniel Malik is shooting a documentary about the African grasslands." Robert learned the situation on the spot: "Just finished filming a few days ago."


    Ronan nodded: "Do they know much about the situation here?"


    Robert smiled and said: "The news on the African grasslands is blocked, that is, I learned a little after I came back. I was almost overwhelmed by the excitement of the success of the film. I think we must show them to the media and audience as soon as possible, otherwise we will have trouble after we understand ."


    Ronan had already arranged: "Garcia has already contacted the talk show for tomorrow. In NBC where he used to work, the news has also spread to the fan community. As long as they fight the first wave, the rest will be very important to us. It''s easy."


    He saw that Robert was a little puzzled, and simply explained: "The news and the anger of the audience are time-sensitive, but there must also be channels for pouring out. Those who come out first must bear the most. When the outside world is about to vent, even Our exposure, in fact, has little impact."


    The first to show up is often the worst.


    As for whether this will affect the future of director Daniel Malik and others, it is not within Ronan''s consideration.


    Ronan will not cooperate with them a second time.


    I vaguely remember that none of these people could make a splash in their previous lives. Instead, it was the artisan film industry that released the film. The development was so smooth that Lionsgate spent a huge amount of money to acquire it.


    This "Blair the Witch" is like using a credit card, or the kind of overdraft. If you use the credit card of the creator of the crew, Ronan will take advantage, so why not do it.


    In a reception room of the hotel, Ronan met the director Daniel Malik and others who had just returned from Africa.


    These people smelled of alcohol, and they seemed to be a little over excited.


    Ronan shook hands with them and greeted them one by one, just like saying goodbye to the death squad officer. He said some words of encouragement and praise, and then saw Daniel Malik. He only knew Daniel Malik, and Daniel Malik was also the leader. .


    "The film is successful, everyone is very happy." Daniel Malik explained with a drink of alcohol, "So drink and celebrate."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It doesn''t matter, you are the biggest heroes of this movie."


    Daniel Malik is not even a marginal figure in Hollywood. Hearing this compliment, he laughed unconsciously, and said with suppressed excitement: "I didn''t expect that this film could get tens of millions of dollars. box office."


    "North American box office must exceed 100 million yuan." Ronan emphasized.


    "Yes! Yes!" Daniel Malik doesn''t seem to know what to say: "I...I...I can become a box office director of 100 million yuan, so... incredible."


    When he said this, his hands trembled a little: "Mr. Anderson, what you have done... it''s amazing, it''s amazing."


    Just coming back from Africa, Daniel Malik is still in excitement and joy, without too many thoughts: "You are really amazing!"


    Ronan smiled modestly and said: "In fact, you are the one who contributed the most to this film. Director Melick, remember the website you transferred to us? It is your website that inspired the company to develop a targeted The promotion and marketing plan and the witch materials you collected have also helped us a lot. All that you did earlier is the key to success!"


    "Nothing, nothing." Daniel Malik is also appropriately humble.


    Ronan said very seriously: "You are the source of this plan. Without you, the success of "Blair the Witch" would not have been possible. Director Melick, you and your team are both key, and you should enjoy the honor you deserve. Instead of staying in obscurity."


    Deserved honor? Daniel Malik was immediately attracted by these words.


    Ronan smiled like a spring breeze: "You are the heroes behind the scenes, this must be known."


    In fact, Ronan doesn''t need to say, Daniel Malik thinks so too. Now "Blair the Witch" is a big hit, and the box office will exceed 100 million in the future. It would be too sad if no one knew him as the director.


    No one knows it means that he is still a marginal director without capital.


    Ronan has been observing Daniel Malik and said in due course: "We also have a contract. The Theory of Relativity has to prepare media activities for the crew, and I am ready to fulfill the contract."


    Daniel Malik laughed uncontrollably. This film did not sell the wrong person. Ronan Anderson is very contractual. Maybe he can cooperate with him for a long time in the future? Looks like a good partner.


    "Mr. Anderson." Daniel Malik couldn''t suppress the excitement and curiosity in his heart: "May I ask, what media activity is it?"


    Can four or five third-line tabloids and first-line media participate in activities of the same nature?


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s the "Jay Leno Tonight Show" from ABC."


    Daniel Malik doesn''t know what to say. This is one of the top talk shows on the four major television networks in the United States. As long as you are on this show, the name will be posted throughout the United States.


    This is the rhythm of going to the pinnacle of life!


    A single film has a North American box office of more than 100 million yuan. Even if you look at Hollywood as a whole, more than 90% of directors will look up to the top TV stations'' first-line programs.


    Ronan beckoned, Robert immediately handed over a document to Daniel Malick, waited for him to take a look at it, and said: "We communicated with the program team. This is the general process and content, and there may be on-site changes. But it won¡¯t be too big, you guys will get acquainted as soon as possible.¡±


    Daniel Malik looked at this document and felt full of sincerity. He didn''t expect Ronan Anderson to give such a generous gift just after returning from the African savannah.


    It''s hard not to be famous.


    "The content of the show..." Daniel Malik said politely: "Too much prominence of the crew, right? This success would be impossible without you."


    Ronan waved his hand: "You are too modest, Director Melick. In fact, all the ideas come from you, the handheld DV shooting of the film, the established movie website, the information collected on the website, these are you and you What our team did, we just did a trivial promotion."


    Daniel Malik did not speak, his first great success in his life, coupled with these beautiful words, made him feel soft under his feet, as if he could float at any time.


    "This show is my return to the crew to the producer." Ronan looked sincere: "You are the key to the success of the film. Director Melick, don''t think about me and the distribution company."


    Daniel Malik is just a courtesy. Isn''t that an idiot if he doesn''t promote himself vigorously and emphasizes the importance of the producer?


    Ronan is full of sincerity: "To be honest, there are many opportunities like this for me and the company. It doesn''t matter if we miss one. But for you and your team, this is a rare opportunity. You are willing to sell me the film, I am very grateful, so this platform should belong to you."


    "Thank you." Daniel Malik was grateful: "Mr. Anderson, thank you very much."


    At this moment, the final determination was made. Ronan Anderson and his company have considerable influence, and there are too many opportunities to show their faces, and for these little people, maybe the opportunity is missed and there will be no more.


    Go to his distributor, the success of this film is originally the key! The film was filmed by myself, and the website was established by myself The information about the witch was also collected by myself. Even the marketing plan used by Ronan Anderson was inspired by himself?


    Even Ronan Anderson himself admitted, what is wrong with the media?


    Looking at Daniel Malik, who was excited and even a little excited, Ronan felt that it was almost done, and the producer on the show was Garcia¡¯s colleague back then. The show¡¯s problems may be tricky, but it won¡¯t involve too much distribution. square.


    After this show, the names of Daniel Malick and other creators of the crew are expected to spread throughout the United States immediately and become frequently discussed figures in the mouth of the media and movie fans.


    However, whether this is a good thing or a bad thing is hard to say.


    Daniel Malik felt very relieved to work with someone like Ronan Anderson, and said: "Mr. Anderson, I made another film in Africa. Can you help me see it? If possible, I want to make the film Give it to you."


    Ronan nodded, "Could you let me see first."


    Daniel Malik asked someone to bring a videotape and handed it to Ronan: "This is a videotape I copied."


    "I will watch it carefully." Ronan took it over solemnly.


    The two talked about other things and agreed that Ronan would send a car to pick them up to NBC''s Los Angeles studio tomorrow, and then Ronan and Robert took the initiative to leave.


    As soon as he left the reception room, Ronan heard an excited cry from inside.


    Ronan glanced back, strode towards the elevator, and said to Robert as he walked: "Tomorrow Garcia will personally bring people to pick them up. You will arrange the vehicle."


    Then he gave the video tape to Robert: "Take it back and let the people in the distribution department look at it. It is worthwhile to write a specific report; if it is worthless, return it to Daniel Malick."

 Chapter 109： How much can i earn

    In the living room, Kirkland looked at the TV, his face was a little gloomy, and his mood was obviously bad.


    Hallie patted his hand lightly and comforted: "It''s okay, really. Actually it''s interesting to think about it, we..."


    "We were fooled!" Kirkland stared at the TV screen, his face becoming more and more ugly: "These bastards!"


    The fire in my heart is very big. Ever since I saw relevant news on the Discovery Channel for the first time, I have been concerned about this matter. Not only did I promote and forward online posts everywhere, I also joined a volunteer organization and went to the streets voluntarily. , Distribute relevant materials and photos to passers-by, hoping to make a contribution to the retrieval of three college students.


    However, the reality is too cruel.


    All of this, everything Kirkland paid attention to, everything he gave, turned out to be like a joke.


    The alleged disappearance of the Blair Witch and three students is nothing but a huge hoax.


    It was still rumored before that this talk show tonight made all speculations become reality.


    Thinking of the ridicule of the people around him, thinking of the enthusiasm, Kirkland thought he was a joke.


    Halle watched the talk show on TV, took the remote control, and said, "Shall we change the channel to watch other shows?"


    Don''t let the shameless creators of the "Blair the Witch" crew stimulate your boyfriend anymore.


    Kirkland grabbed Halle''s hand: "Don''t switch channels, I want to keep watching, I want to remember these shameless bastards! I won''t watch any shows about them in the future!"


    He said word by word: "Daniel Melick! Ador Sanziz! Heather Donayo! Michael Williams..."


    Without changing the channel, Halle turned to look at the TV. A thin middle-aged man with eyes was answering the host''s question.


    It was introduced at the beginning of the show. This is the producer and first director of "Blair the Witch", Daniel Melick.


    Kirkland looked at the director on the TV with disgust and anger.


    This director is actually shameless and bragging!


    The host asked: "Director Melick, it is said that the creativity, shooting and promotion and marketing of the film "Blair the Witch" all come from you, right?"


    Daniel Malik knows that this is a huge platform and a rare opportunity to promote himself. There are no people from the distribution company who participated in the show today. The crew is entirely based on him.


    Of course, Daniel Malik would not miss such a good opportunity. He boasted and said: "When I was a child, I often listened to my grandmother telling stories about witches. Later, I had the idea of ??shooting a witch movie. One year I traveled in Maryland. At that time, I heard the story of the Blair Witch from the locals, and I found it to be very good material."


    Since Ronan Anderson had no objection there, he was no longer polite: "I wrote the script of "Blair the Witch", and I found Adiyato to cooperate with him, and together we made this film using portable photography."


    The host asked at the right time: "I thought about posing as a documentary?"


    "No, this is not an impersonation." Daniel Malik exuberantly: "I think this is a new type of film, a''pseudo documentary''."


    The host was calm, and the question was clearly guiding: "It is said that all the work in the early stage of the film "Blair the Witch" was made by you?"


    Daniel Malik is just a director who can''t even be considered in the industry. He has never dealt with the media in the past. Where can he hear the trap in this statement, he said directly: "You can say so."


    What he said is not vague at all, Ronan Anderson and the issuing company have already expressed their support.


    "Can you tell me more specifically?" the host asked again with guidance.


    Daniel Melick made an effort to highlight himself: "The idea of ??"Blair the Witch" came from me. The script was written by me, the movie was made by me, the website was established by me, and the information about the witch was also collected by me.


    Thinking that the film¡¯s North American box office will soon exceed the $100 million mark, Daniel Malik further emphasized his role as a director: "Let¡¯s put it this way, the film¡¯s marketing plan also comes from me."


    Daniel Malik did not think this was a problem. Ronan Anderson also admitted that the marketing plan developed by Embassy Pictures was inspired by the website he established.


    The show continues, and Kirkland''s audience is about to burst into anger.


    Seeing her boyfriend''s increasingly gloomy expression, Hallie asked him again, and then turned off the TV.


    Kirkland said with a black face: "I will never watch any movies in which this **** director participates again!"


    Although Halle was not as angry as Kirkland, she was not happy, and said, "Neither will I!"


    Kirkland stood up and walked towards the computer desk, and said as he walked, "I''m going to blog!"


    Turning on the computer, he first posted a blog, and then Halle also posted a blog post. The content of the two posts was similar. They were all talking about the shamelessness of the crew headed by Daniel Malik, and calling on friends to boycott any participation in the future. the film.


    Kirkland looked specifically on the Internet, and there was already a lot of scolding on the Internet.


    Of course, there are people who express their admiration for the formulation of this "viral marketing plan", but the scolding is an absolute majority.


    "The director named Daniel Malik is so wicked, he is a liar at all!"


    "The film is so stupid, you use your head to deceive people, right?"


    "When our audiences are all mentally retarded? I will never watch movies related to this **** again."


    "It was the first to create a shoddy, false documentary horror film. It is very disgusting with the way this film is hyped, and it is quite unethical."


    "That means I''m not in Los Angeles. If I''m in Los Angeles, I''ll rush to the NBC studio now and shoot this bastard!"


    Kirkland also has the urge to kill. This Daniel Malik and his team are too much! It is basically playing people like monkeys in a circus.


    NBC Television''s studio in Los Angeles. After the show was completed, Daniel Malik was still in excitement.


    "Director Melick." A staff member of the Embassy Pictures came to inform: "The car is at the front door. Are you leaving now?"


    Daniel Malik asked other people for their opinions and said, "Go back to the hotel."


    Today''s mood is particularly comfortable. When I went out, the people from the Embassy Pictures gave way and followed them like a classmate.


    Daniel Malik is very satisfied with the attitude of Embassy Pictures. Ronan Anderson respects him and attaches great importance to him. Success and obscurity are indeed the difference between heaven and earth.


    Will soon become a member of the well-known directors and directors'' club at the 100 million box office.


    Thinking that "Blair the Witch" was about to exceed 100 million at the North American box office, Daniel Malik suddenly found that he had overlooked a problem.


    "Blair the Witch" has a box office of over 100 million, Ronan Anderson and Embassy Pictures can make tens of millions of dollars, what about yourself?


    How much can I earn?


    Daniel Malik''s heart sank. He was immersed in the excitement and joy of the success and fame of his first work before, and he had not considered this issue.


    Now that I have a name, my mind has naturally turned to profit.


    "Blair the Witch" earns more money, how much can it be distributed to me?


    Daniel Malik thought of the contract, the $80,000 copyright buyout, and the $50,000 box office bonus when the total film revenue reached $500,000.


    Then... then it was gone.


    And this $50,000 box office bonus will be shared with other people in the crew.


    With full calculations, he can make at most $100,000.


    Why am I so stupid? At that time, it only needed such a bit of copyright fees and subsequent share! No, we need to discuss this with Ronan Anderson.


    Daniel Malik is still a little confident, Ronan Anderson attaches great importance to him, and now he is not an unknown director at the time, and "Blair the Witch" from the creative to the script to the filming and production, all from his hands, also has the capital and Luo Nan Anderson talks about the later division.


    While thinking, he went out of the studio. The lights on the roadside were extremely bright, and the lights near the entrance were so bright that there were many fans and reporters.


    Some film fans wear the words "Blair the Witch" printed on the t-shirts. The reporters are ready to move and seem to want to come over for an interview.


    Countless flashing lights are on, and the dazzling lights almost make people blindfold.


    This feeling of media attention pulled Daniel Malick''s sinking heart back, raised his eyes, laughed, and prepared to respond to the people around him.


    Whoosh--


    Something seemed to fly over from the leftDaniel Malik turned his head to look subconsciously, there was an oval-shaped object flying in front of his eyes, hitting the face, and then shattered, clear Huang lied.


    Whoosh--


    Another egg flew out of the fans, flew past Daniel Malik''s head, and landed on the ground.


    "Kill this bastard!"


    Some of the fans were shouting excitedly.


    Daniel Malik was a little confused and couldn''t figure out what the situation was.


    "Go!"


    "Go!"


    A security officer urged.


    The staff of the Embassy Pictures also ran from behind, pushing a group of crew members into the car, and a few more eggs flew out and hit the ground behind them.


    "Why?" Daniel Malik sat in the car, took the tissue and wiped off the sticky things on his face, and asked, "Why is this?"


    I am the director. They are fans of "Blair the Witch". Why are they attacking me?


    Daniel Malik couldn''t figure it out for a while.


    The staff of Embassy Pictures answered, "Maybe some fans are over-emotional." He knew the inside story, and he was full of nonsense: "During the screening, some fans were very scared. It is said that some people were shocked and dizzy. Maybe it was too scared Fans."


    Daniel Malik nodded, there was some truth to this.


    The staff said: "This is not a bad thing, it shows that the movie you made is too good and too scary."


    When the car arrived at the hotel, the staff again told: "Tomorrow morning there will be an interview with the media and the cover magazine will be shot in the afternoon. These are all arranged by Mr. Anderson specially for you."


    Hearing this, Daniel Malick''s mood improved quickly. Ronan Anderson is really good. The media activities were arranged one after another for highlighting himself.

 Chapter 110： Sincerity

    "Now the media and movie fans... well, the curses are all aimed at the crew members headed by Daniel Malik."


    In the office, Robert told Ronan about the latest situation: "After participating in three consecutive media events, they hid in the hotel and did not dare to go out again."


    Ronan was in a good mood. After all, Daniel Malick, an artillery cook, did a good job. He asked, "Did they not distinguish? For example, push us out."


    Robert smiled and said: "Daniel Malik also talked about you and Embassy Pictures after finishing the last event the night before, but the public opinion against them has been irreversible, and they have no media channels to speak out, so they took the initiative to show up for the interview. Almost all targeted attacks by media reporters."


    Ronan is regarded as a newcomer in Hollywood, and he is not so powerful. Compared with his previous life, Harvey Weinstein made a phone call, and he could suppress the unfavorable reports of the media, but the person facing him was Daniel. When a small director like Melick can''t even catch the edge of Hollywood, he definitely belongs to the level of landlord bullies.


    "Yesterday, Daniel Malick posted a rebuttal blog post, pushing the entire marketing plan on us." Robert added: "But no one believes them. All fans left behind are verbal abuse, and the trend of media opinion is not He can change it with just one blog post."


    Ronan nodded and said, "This kind of thing, the first to show up is always the worst."


    On the NBC program, I told the United States that everything about "Blair the Witch" originated from me. As a result, the media and fans immediately changed their positions and said that it had nothing to do with me. Few people believed it.


    It¡¯s not that no one mentions the Embassy Films, but Daniel Malik is at the forefront to attract firepower. In addition, the Embassy Films has not done less work. The appearances have been low-key, and the negative impact is very small or even negligible.


    Robert remembered one thing and said, "Daniel Malik wants to meet with you to talk about compensation."


    "Huh?" Ronan raised his eyebrows: "Didn''t you give them the $50,000 box office bonus yesterday?"


    Robert told the truth: "They are not satisfied."


    This did not surprise Ronan. If he were replaced by him, he would make a film for tens of thousands of dollars and sell it to the distributor. As a result, the distributor sold a box office of $100 million in the North American market alone. He was not reconciled to only take a little box office. Bonus, want to get a bigger cake.


    Where can people''s hearts be easily satisfied.


    I vaguely remember that in the past life, Artisan Pictures and the two directors finally had a very unhappy relationship.


    Artisan Pictures bought "Blair the Witch," and the director and artisan made an agreement that if the film sells, the artisan will reward them with a good table.


    As a result, the film went viral, and artisans offered the best tables on the market, but they couldn''t satisfy the appetites of directors.


    Ronan understands and understands, but it will not affect the actual actions. He directly said: "Drag behind them. If you can''t hold back, send them away. We have a contract in hand."


    Ronan prevented this from happening when he bought the copyright.


    Daniel Malik and him are not relatives, and the relationship between the two parties is purely commercial cooperation. The contract is clear, and this is also done according to the rules.


    Besides, if you agree to give Daniel Malik a post-partition, what about another director, Idyardo Sanziz? Are there three more protagonists? Will you keep up and take a bite?


    It would cost at least millions of dollars to do that.


    Moreover, these people will have no value at all in the future.


    A trick like "Blair the Witch" can only be played once in a short period of time. In the last two years, there are still people who want to follow the trend and want to play this way.


    However, Robert is a little worried about pushing people to the back of the pot: "Recently, the media and movie fans have criticized the crew for "Blair the Witch" too much. Will it affect the next box office trend."


    Ronan slowly shook his head: "This film cannot be measured by ordinary Hollywood films. If it is replaced by a normal film, if there are so many curses, it will probably be finished. But for Blair the Witch, the controversy and curses are not bad thing."


    Ronan did not conceal the entrepreneurial veteran. He found out a piece of statistics from an employment survey company and handed it to Robert, saying: "This is a sample survey conducted at theaters in 30 cities across the United States. It is close to 100%. The audience ratio will not watch the second time after watching "Blair the Witch", this film can only be fooled once. There is another phenomenon, starting from the third week, nearly 65% ??of the audience are all Because I saw the controversy and scolding from the media and people around me, I wanted to see why this film attracted so many scolding."


    Finally, he said: "Of course, these people knew about the disappearance of the Blair Witch and three college students in the early stage."


    In fact, the truth is very simple. Many people criticize "Blair the Witch" as all frauds. Some people who have not seen it are curious about how the popular incidents that caused a national sensation were frauds.


    With "viral marketing" as the core to promote publicity and marketing, and after achieving good results, "Blair the Witch" has completed its transformation and is no longer a Hollywood movie in the usual sense.


    Ronan¡¯s forecast is more accurate. Although there is a lot of criticism from fans and media, Blair the Witch still maintains a stable box office trend.


    Discovery and Discovery Channel launched a show to crack the witch rumors in due course, which focused on "Blair the Witch", which caused a strong reaction and gave the film an assist from the side.


    On the fourth weekend of its release, the film received another 9.62 million US dollars in North America, and the North American box office totaled 114.53 million US dollars.


    The North American box office successfully broke 100 million!


    It is only 1999, and the US$100 million at the North American box office is a watershed. The meanings of the two are completely different.


    If this film is replaced by another type with a clear protagonist, it is enough to win a big star.


    It''s a pity that the person who has made the film the most famous today is the director Daniel Malik, which is still bad.


    According to Ronan''s calculation, the negative impact is estimated to accompany Daniel Malik for a long time.


    In any case, "Blair the Witch" has achieved great success, and it is in line with the usual laws of Hollywood movies-any film that is popular in North America can easily attract overseas attention.


    However, the Embassy Film Industry does not have the ability to distribute overseas. Ronan is determined to establish overseas distribution channels. However, the Embassy Film Industry''s acquisition time is too short and the funds in his hands are not considered sufficient. For the time being, overseas distribution can only stay on paper.


    Many companies with overseas distribution capabilities have come to Ronan, wanting to obtain the overseas copyright of "Blair the Witch". Ronan has not discussed with anyone for the time being. The North American market potential has not been exhausted. The higher the North American box office in the future, talk about overseas The more advantageous it is when issuing copyrights.


    As for Daniel Malick, Ronan did not see him again. When Daniel Malick sold him the film, none of the crew members was a member of the union. The labor union''s hard-determined post-division was naturally irrelevant to them, and Ronan paid for it. The box office bonus of 50,000 U.S. dollars fulfilled the contract signed by both parties.


    Legally speaking, this business has ended.


    But Ronan ignored Daniel Malik, but Daniel Malik came to him.


    In the office, when he saw the haggard-looking director, Ronan was still quite polite: "Director Melnick, please sit down."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Daniel Malik sat opposite Ronan.


    Ronan took a look at Daniel Malik and estimated that he has been under too much pressure recently and the other party''s mental state is not very good.


    Not everyone can calmly face attacks from the media and audience, let alone a novice.


    "Are you looking for me?" Ronan asked directly.


    Daniel Malik is not an idiot either. During this period of time, he gradually recalled, but all the dissatisfaction was endured. He tentatively asked: "Blair the Witch has over 100 million at the North American box office?"


    Ronan roughly guessed his intention and nodded in response: "It''s almost 120 million US dollars."


    This can be found by just looking for a newspaper.


    "The movie is selling!" Daniel Malik licked his dry lips and asked: "Does your company reward people who participate in running this movie?"


    Ronan pretended to be puzzled: "Huh?"


    Daniel Malik is still tentative: "The crew are asking me if the box office of the film is over 100 million yuan, should they be rewarded as the main creator There should be bonuses or sharing, I can¡¯t help it. I had to come over and ask."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I remember that your $50,000 bonus has been paid."


    Daniel Malik squeezed the fingers of his left hand hard and said, "What about the fifty thousand dollars?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer, and asked: ¡°Director Merrick, the total revenue of the film reached 500,000 US dollars in the contract we signed at the beginning. No matter how much income in the future, I will pay you 50,000 US dollars as a box office bonus. Although the film box office The share is not yet in place. To thank you for your efforts, I specifically asked the company to pay the $50,000 bonus in advance."


    Daniel Malik understands it, the other party has no idea of ??paying any more, and unconsciously raises his voice: "Mr. Anderson, these fifty thousand dollars are totally inconsistent with my and my team''s contribution! This film is only at the North American box office. It¡¯s about 120 million U.S. dollars, and there are peripheral and overseas copyright revenues behind. I only ask for the share we deserve!"


    Ronan still had a warm smile on his face: "I respect your contribution, but I respect the spirit of the contract more. Although I am a businessman, I treat people with sincerity and my promises will be fulfilled." He emphasized his tone: "Melik Director, can I fail to comply with the contract and promise?"


    Daniel Malik didn''t know what to say for a while, Ronan Anderson did exactly what the contract stipulated.


    "We have signed a formal contract." Ronan said again: "Being a human being must be true. I did it. I hope you can do it too."


    Daniel Malik finally reacted, with a bit of irritation, and said: "It is grossly unfair that you treat us like this!"


    Ronan smiled: "You want something unexpected in the contract, which is also unfair to me."

 Chapter 111： wish you success

    In just ten minutes, Daniel Malik''s impression of Ronan has changed drastically: this man is a profiteer!


    Reminiscent of the various attacks that I have suffered recently, I suddenly felt an inexplicable fear.


    "Mr. Anderson." Daniel Malik asked: "Which media events were you specially arranged?"


    Ronan looked at Daniel Malik with a strange look, and said: "When we negotiated, there were regulations for media activities. I was fulfilling the contract."


    Daniel Malik thought of the terms of the contract, and his fear grew: Did Ronan Anderson planned everything when he bought this film? That''s too scary.


    Ronan said again: "My company and I abide by the spirit of the contract, and every clause in the contract is fulfilled seriously."


    Daniel Malik wanted to reverse this unfavorable situation and said: "I want to call a press conference, I want to expose everything!"


    Ronan smiled, but did not answer.


    Daniel Malik can only talk about this. In the past few days, he argued in front of the media more than once, but he was unable to change the direction of public opinion.


    The black pot was thrown down, and then it was held on the head by the media and fans.


    It was the talk show and admitted in front of the media that the whole plan came from me.


    "Let''s stop here today." Ronan didn''t want to entangle with Daniel Malik, and politely saw off the guests: "I have a meeting next."


    Daniel Malik hasn''t given up his heart yet, and he has stabilized his mind and said: "I have a new film plan. I originally wanted to cooperate with your company, but Mr. Anderson''s attitude makes me..."


    Ronan directly raised his hand to interrupt him: "You can go to other partners as much as possible."


    "I..." Daniel Malik didn''t know what to say.


    I just had a film with a North American box office of over 100 million, so you refused? Isn''t Hollywood chasing success?


    Ronan remembered something, opened the drawer and took out a videotape, and pushed it to Daniel Malik: "This is your videotape. Take it back."


    Daniel Malik looked down at the video tape, then looked up at Ronan, making sure Ronan really didn''t have any interest in what he said.


    Picking up the videotape, Daniel Malik took a deep look at Ronan: "Someone in Hollywood will work with me!"


    Ronan smiled: "I wish you success in your new film."


    Seeing a sincere smile, Daniel Malik felt a sense of powerlessness and turned and walked out of the office.


    Ronan squeezed his chin: It looks like I look like a villain. Daniel Malik is the male protagonist waiting for a counterattack. It''s a pity that he hasn''t read online novels on the other side of the Pacific. Hexi is more suitable.


    It''s not appropriate to bully the young and poor. After all, they are in their thirties.


    Ronan certainly knew that with the success of "Blair the Witch", Daniel Malik could easily find a partner company.


    Even if Daniel Malik doesn''t have to look for it, there will be a film company that will come to the door.


    Chasing success is a rule in Hollywood that will never change.


    Ronan did not consider Daniel Malik again, and the two sides would not cooperate in the future. He took the job at hand seriously, and then went to Warner Studios to visit the two crews of "Death is Here" and "Ace Agent". The shooting has been completed and the post-production stage has been completed.


    During the period, Ronan received a long-distance call from Europe, and Carmen Case would come to Los Angeles some time later to participate in an event for Dior in Los Angeles and make an appointment to meet him.


    Just this year, Carmen-Cass won the endorsement of Dior''s new series of perfumes, becoming the first spokesperson of this perfume.


    Ronan also knows this perfume, because the previous life Charlize Theron has endorsed this perfume for more than ten years, and every advertisement for South African diamonds is gorgeous and beautiful.


    Can get Dior''s endorsement, Carmen-Case will undoubtedly step into the ranks of supermodels.


    Just as actors and stars are two completely different beings, models and supermodels are also very different.


    In several meetings in Los Angeles last year, Carmen Case left a very good impression on Ronan, but as a traditional model, Carmen Case¡¯s career center is undoubtedly in Europe.


    Ronan didn''t think much about this matter, and he didn''t put his thoughts on it at this stage.


    After a round of the two crews, Ronan found George and asked him to contact Robert Ludren again to see if he could fix the copyright issues of the two books "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement".


    Robert Lu Delun has been in poor health and refused to discuss copyright with others. This is the most troublesome issue.


    Ronan was not afraid that they would charge high prices, but he refused to talk about it, making it difficult.


    "Blair the Witch" was a great success. When the box office is divided into accounts, the funds in hand will be much more generous. I must win the film and television rights of the two books as soon as possible.


    Otherwise, waiting for "Bourne''s Identity" to be discussed later, it will pay a higher price.


    George Clint has always been in contact with Robert Ludren¡¯s lawyers and publishers. Perhaps he is very stubborn when he is old. Robert Ludren simply ignores outside copyright information.


    Maybe you have to wait for Robert Lu Delun to hang up and talk with his copyright client.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    Daniel Malik returned to the hotel and dealt with the inquiries of several people from the crew. After entering the room, he felt exhausted physically and mentally. His movies were sold for so much money, but he couldn''t share them.


    The phone rang suddenly, and he said a few words after connecting, and his tired eyes suddenly glowed with brilliance.


    The person who called was an executive from DreamWorks, and the other party wanted to ask him to talk.


    Daniel Malick did not hesitate, he made an appointment to meet in the hotel lobby, changed his suit, and adjusted his hair before leaving the appointment.


    In the hotel lobby, he met Susan Arnold, the producer of DreamWorks.


    "Hello, Director Malik." Susan Arnold shook hands with Daniel Malik: "Congratulations on the sale of your film."


    Hearing this, Daniel Malick''s face sank, and soon returned to normal, saying, "Thank you."


    After Susan Arnold''s polite sentence, she quickly turned to the topic: "Blair the Witch" was released and ended successfully. I wonder if Director Melick has a new filming plan?"


    Daniel Malick heard it immediately, DreamWorks is interested in him!


    "I plan to make another horror movie." Although Daniel Malik was frustrated by Ronan, the success of "Blair the Witch" gave him great confidence: "There is already a script framework."


    Films of the same type are easier to replicate successfully. Susan Arnold knew this well and asked: "Do you have a partner? If not, DreamWorks can help you."


    Daniel Malik said: "I don''t have a partner."


    Susan Arnold is a bit strange: "The Embassy Pictures did not continue to cooperate with you?"


    Most film companies tend to maintain long-term cooperation with successful directors. I originally thought that Daniel Malik would continue to cooperate with Embassy Pictures, and it would take a little effort to dig into the walls.


    Unexpectedly, it turned out to be such a situation.


    "I don''t want to cooperate with them anymore." Daniel Malik did not hide: "The head of Embassy Pictures Ronan Anderson is too domineering."


    The success of "Blair the Witch" has brought Daniel Malick into the sight of many Hollywood companies, and no one really pays attention to negative media reports. Just like those successful directors, DreamWorks is the first to continue to expand the market. An olive branch stretched out.


    Susan Arnold is responsible for the horror and thriller film business at DreamWorks. She has just completed "Ghost Invasion" and is ready to produce a new project.


    At present, she has roughly two plans. One is to take a fancy to a Japanese horror film and prepare to win the copyright remake; the other is the director of "Blair the Witch", Daniel Melick.


    Because "Ghost Invasion" and "Blair Witch" have had a head-to-head confrontation on the market, Susan Arnold carefully studied "Blair Witch". The new shooting method and promotion and marketing methods are extraordinary. They operate in the same mode. Copy the success of "Blair the Witch".


    Susan-Arnold heard that Daniel Malik had a conflict with Embassy Pictures To confirm this, she asked: "If you can ask, between you and Embassy Pictures..."


    DreamWorks¡¯ name is bluff, at least much stronger than Ronan¡¯s company.


    Daniel Malik wanted to grab the opponent''s hand, and if he was bored, he needed to find someone to talk to him. He simply said: "Blair the Witch sold more than $100 million at the box office, Ronan Anderson only gave me 80,000 U.S. dollars in copyright fees and 50,000 U.S. dollars in box office bonuses, but exclusive use of the remaining income!"


    Susan-Arnold understood immediately, this is a typical uneven distribution of spoils.


    Can¡¯t let the director go back and cooperate with Embassy Pictures, Susan Arnold immediately had an idea, and said: ¡°Find a professional lawyer to sue Ronan Anderson and Embassy Pictures, and drag the lawsuit down. Over time, most companies in Hollywood will choose to settle out of court."


    "A good way." Daniel Malik seemed to have found the backbone: "Can you introduce me to a professional lawyer?"


    Susan Arnold smiled nicely: "No problem, DreamWorks will try to help our partners."


    Daniel Malik nodded heavily: "Thank you."


    "You''re welcome." Susan Arnold said the prerequisites calmly: "Director Melnick, now that you have a new film plan, can you finish the script as soon as possible? So that I can also promote your project in DreamWorks. "


    She paused briefly and added: "Success can make Ronan Anderson regret his stinginess!"


    There was fire in his heart, and Ronan was firmly suppressed by Ronan''s contract. Daniel Malik immediately said: "Two weeks! Two weeks I can come up with a new script! Believe me, this will be more successful than "Blair the Witch" Horror movie!"

 Chapter 112： Looking for real cases

    One month after entering theaters, the popularity of "Blair the Witch" has faded. Like all news events, it is impossible to occupy the public''s attention forever. Most people love the new and dislike the old. Moreover, Hollywood and film industry eye-catching news has always appeared in endlessly. "It is becoming a thing of the past.


    After drawing another US$5.21 million on the fifth weekend, the film¡¯s daily output dropped to about US$1 million.


    However, the North American box office accumulation of $138.9 million has also enabled Blair the Witch to move towards the $150 million mark step by step.


    The box office is just the beginning of the film''s revenue generation, and offline operations are preparing for it.


    Disc suppression and video tape production have already begun. Ronan plans to launch it on the market during Halloween. The offline channel department has cooperated with chain stores such as Wal-Mart and Blockbuster for many years. The Embassy Pictures has been able to maintain for more than ten years. An extremely important guarantee.


    Ronan is willing to spend huge sums of money on the acquisition of Embassy Pictures at this point in time, not only the cinema distribution capabilities, but also the complete offline channels of Embassy Pictures.


    Since the birth of video tapes, film distribution no longer refers exclusively to theater screenings.


    No one knows better than Ronan that the next decade is about to usher in the era of a DVD explosion in Hollywood, and it is not an exaggeration to say that DVD has supported the Hollywood company.


    Ronan took the time to talk with Garcia and offline distribution director Terry for a day. The Embassy Pictures will make arrangements on DVD in advance and establish long-term cooperative relationships with several disc suppression factories.


    Compared with the traditional video tape industry, DVD and related discs are undoubtedly more promising, and video tapes will soon be fully surpassed by DVD.


    The most important factor is profit and cost. Even if an ordinary DVD is produced in a place with extremely high labor costs such as North America, the suppression cost is only 50 cents, and the cost of putting it on the terminal sales is only 3 to 5 US dollars.


    The price of genuine DVDs is generally around US$20. For luxury sets, commemorative sets, limited editions, etc., a unit price of US$100 is also common.


    Another point is that the picture quality of DVD is generally better than that of video tape.


    Hollywood is about to enter a crazy era of blockbusters. The biggest selling point of those blockbusters is special effects. It is undoubtedly very difficult to show special effects with traditional video tapes.


    For "Blair the Witch", derivatives have almost no operating space. In addition to video tapes and DVD discs, TV broadcasting is another major source of offline income.


    Embassy Pictures also began initial contact with television stations to discuss the copyright issue of the premiere of "Blair the Witch".


    There are two main ways to authorize the broadcasting of Hollywood movies to TV stations. One is to directly sell the copyright to the TV station for how many years, and the other is to charge according to the number of times played, and the first broadcast price is the highest.


    For example, Tom Cruise''s "Mission Impossible", the first broadcast license fee is as high as 8 million US dollars, and the cost of each subsequent broadcast is nearly 4 million US dollars.


    It can also be packaged according to the number of broadcasts. The film company uses two or three popular movies as the core, and then combines some ordinary movies and bad movies to form a broadcast authorization package and sell it to the TV station.


    This kind of situation is very common, not only can make money from the bad films that lose money as much as possible, but also effectively dilute the profits of the hot movies.


    At the time of the acquisition, due to limited funds in his hands, Ronan divested the film library of Embassy Pictures, and was finally acquired by Lionsgate Pictures. Currently, Embassy Pictures does not have the copyright of other films. Ronan initially intends to let Shahai Films distribute several films. Videotape movies that have not sold the TV broadcast copyright are transferred to Embassy Pictures, and then form a broadcast authorization package with "Blair the Witch", and then sold to the TV station.


    He is responsible for providing the plan, specifically, let the people in the offline distribution department of the Embassy Pictures operate it.


    Fortunately, "Blair the Witch" does not involve the sharing of cast and crew or other aspects. Ronan''s Relativity Entertainment is a one-time buyout of all copyrights. There is no need to worry about someone sharing the profit, and there is no need to deliberately dilute the net profit of the film.


    Offline operations are on the right track, and all aspects of work are responsible for special personnel. Ronan''s energy has also been transferred to other aspects. "Reaper is coming" has been transferred to the editing stage, and Jessica Felton has also entered the crew to be responsible for this film Clip.


    The editing of "Ace Agent" was personally responsible for Paul Greengrass.


    Of course, the final decision is all in Ronan''s hands.


    The release dates of the two films have also been determined. "Reaper is Coming" will be released in early December, and "Ace Agent" will start painting in mid-November, all of which will be distributed by Embassy Pictures.


    "I plan to hold a premiere for "Reaper Is Coming."


    In the not-so-large conference room, senior officials from Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures gathered together. Ronan sat at the front end of the long conference table: "The embassy is responsible for making plans."


    Garcia told the truth: "We haven''t held a premiere, we have no experience at all."


    Embassy Pictures has bought some independent small productions from overseas for distribution in North America in the past ten years. The premiere has never played such a high-level publicity.


    Ronan had never engaged in a premiere, and worried that the first one would mess up, and said, "Find an agency to be responsible."


    There are many similar agencies in Hollywood, which can provide a full set of services for movies, not only the premiere, but even the editing of promotional trailers.


    The most typical case in this regard is the "Suicide Squad" released by Warner Bros. The film was very bad. Warner Bros. realized this early and hired a professional company to do publicity. This company does not have many films. The essence of was condensed into the trailer, and the trailer caused a sensation, and the box office broke out in the first week.


    Although viewers who have watched the film find that the trailer is the only thing to watch, causing scolding, it does not prevent "Suicide Squad" from achieving great commercial success.


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas asked at this time: "Is "Ace Agent" still premiering?"


    "No need." Ronan directly vetoed: "The cast of this film has no influence, and there won''t be much attention to the premiere."


    The real cost of this film is only 10 million US dollars, including director Paul Greengrass, all Hollywood **** actors, spending hundreds of thousands of US dollars for the premiere, it is really not worthwhile.


    Ronan said to David Villa, the propaganda director: ¡°The propaganda of "Ace Agents" should be targeted, with minorities as the main group, and the initial promotion cost is controlled within 3 million US dollars. The focus of the promotion is "Reaper". Coming", I will give you a $8 million promotional budget."


    With the great success of "Blair the Witch", the Embassy Pictures has a lot of trust in Ronan''s ability. David Villa said: "I will give you a detailed plan next week."


    Ronan thought for a while, then said, "I think more of a way to promote "Reaper Is Here", I have an idea."


    Everyone in the meeting room turned their eyes to Ronan''s side.


    "Spread rumors on the Internet, saying that "The God of Death" is based on real events." Ronan said that these are still not beyond the scope of "viral marketing", but they are definitely conscientious compared to the plan of "Blair the Witch": A plane crash..."


    Having said that, he feels inappropriate. After all, "Blair the Witch" has caused a lot of trouble, and using similar methods to stimulate the audience''s sensitive nerves might be counterproductive.


    Ronan soon had an idea and said, "Robert, this job is entrusted to you. You can find a way to collect some cases of escaped disasters, especially air crashes, and accidental deaths later, and hand them to the Propaganda Department for hype.


    Robert propped his chin: "I seem to have seen such a case in the newspaper of which year."


    George Clint, who used to work in the media industry, said: "There was a case in the 1970s when a male basketball player from the University of Evansville was killed in an air crash. Only one player did not participate in the trip because of illness. He was hit and killed by a drunk driver two weeks later."


    Hearing this, the people in the meeting room suddenly felt creepy.


    Ronan was not affected much, and said: "Look carefully, there must be other cases."


    I saw a post on the Internet in my previous life, and it said the real "Reaper is coming". I just browsed it roughly, and the specific content has long been forgotten.


    Ronan turned his head and asked George Clint: "When will "Ace Agent" finish post-production?"


    George replied: "At the latest in early October Paul Greengrass, you are more concerned." Ronan asked his financial director: "Mary, what about the financial situation?"


    Mary looked at her notebook and said: "When the North American box office share of "Blair the Witch" arrives, our financial situation will improve significantly, and we have sufficient funds to complete the promotion and distribution of "Reaper Is Coming" and "Ace Agent"."


    Ronan made a decision: "The funds for the promotion and distribution of these two films will still be borrowed by Embassy Pictures from Relativity Entertainment, and the distribution will be 30%, no! 40%!"


    The general distribution rate in North America is 30%, but for production companies and distribution companies under the same group, even the North American distribution rate can be set to 40%.


    This is a typical left-handed-right-handed game.


    Originally, the profit on the left hand had to pay dividends to investors, but the rake drawn by the right hand was higher, and the profit on the left hand would naturally be less.


    "Does it only count the box office rake?" Garcia asked tentatively: "Should we calculate the promotion and distribution costs separately?"


    It turns out that everyone¡¯s hearts are very dark.


    Ronan is considering the pros and cons, especially the possible impact from Abu Dhabi.


    If it is just a private foundation, the black will be black. After all, the Investment Bureau belongs to the official institution of the UAE, and he still has some concerns.


    A country, even if it is an Arab country, is very powerful.


    After all, the theory of relativity is not Warner Bros. A huge company like Warner Bros. who has the strength and foundation, dare to make a loss from the box office to the surrounding "Harry Potter"...


    "Tentative 40% of the issuance rake." Ronan did not make a decision immediately.


    It¡¯s too early for the film to be released, so let¡¯s look at the details later.

 Chapter 113： Sell ??sequel

    After the meeting, Robert did not leave immediately, but followed Ronan into the office.


    "Blair the Witch" is selling well, and the morale of the company is boosted. Robert made a suggestion: "Should we have a celebration party?"


    He pulled the chair away and sat opposite Ronan, and said, "This is good for the companies on both sides to understand each other and deepen cooperation."


    Ronan only thought about it for a moment and agreed: "You can hold a celebration party. After the film is released in North America, let''s find a party company to prepare it."


    This film made a lot of profits, and it¡¯s not a big deal to take out a small sum of money for a company event.


    Moreover, parties are also good for communication.


    Robert talked about another thing: "Two days ago, I heard people say that Daniel Malik was going to cooperate with DreamWorks. It seems to be a horror movie. The people at DreamWorks took the initiative to contact him."


    "The success of "Blair the Witch" lies here." Ronan was not surprised at all: "Some film companies inevitably think he will continue to succeed."


    Robert heard the subtext in this sentence: "Are you not optimistic about Daniel Malik?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "As a director, Daniel Malik has overdrawn the future. Unless he can make truly high-quality movies, it will be difficult to succeed."


    Robert said: "It seems that DreamWorks and Daniel Malik want to replicate the success of Blair the Witch."


    Ronan said, "I wish them every success."


    Most of the negative effects brought by "Blair the Witch" of this kind of publicity and marketing practice of overdraft credit have been borne by Daniel Malik and his team. Some people want to cooperate with Daniel Malik and create a second success in the short term. , That''s asking for trouble.


    Robert made a joke: "Let''s wait until you meet Susan Arnold. She must be happy."


    "Who is Susan Arnold?" Ronan forgot to see this woman on TV.


    Robert replied: "The producer of DreamWorks, she was responsible for the "Ghost Invasion" that was released with "Blair the Witch" some time ago. It was this Susan-Arnold who lobbied Daniel Melick to cooperate with DreamWorks."


    Ronan remembered the female producer. Just as he was about to say something, the phone on the desk rang. He answered the phone and said a few words, frowning.


    Hanging up the phone, Ronan said to Robert: "Attorney Dinah called me just now, and Daniel Malik sued Relativity Entertainment in the Los Angeles District Court, asking us to pay the box office share. It is estimated that the subpoena will be delivered soon."


    "What?" Robert was very angry: "How can people be so shameless!"


    Relativity Entertainment was obviously doing things according to the contract, and he asked: "What did Lawyer Dinah say?"


    Ronan was calm: "This kind of prosecution may take a long time. Attorney Dinah estimates that the other party''s purpose is to want a sum of money, and we are suing us to reach an out-of-court settlement."


    When he answered the phone, he made a decision: "I will not settle with him out of court, everything will be handled according to the contract. If Daniel Malik talks nonsense in the media, announce the copyright contract with him."


    Every year, there are many people who are jealous of big-selling movies, and various appeals for interests lead to constant disputes. This will not be the first time, nor will it be the last.


    Hollywood film companies face too many lawsuits for distribution of interests and copyright lawsuits every year.


    "Well, we can''t back down." Robert is also a figure who has been in Hollywood for many years: "Otherwise there will be a lot of trouble in the future."


    Today is Daniel Malik asking for rewards outside the contract. Will James Huang also ask for rewards outside the contract tomorrow?


    This will become a vicious circle.


    Ronan also knows this, he would rather lose in a lawsuit than settle out of court, and the possibility of losing is extremely small.


    Part of the reason for signing a long-term agreement with a firm like Shengzhi that specializes in entertainment legal issues is to cope with this problem.


    Robert said strangely at this time: "I have dealt with Daniel Malick several times. This guy has never had an agent, has no contacts in Hollywood, and doesn''t know much about entertainment laws. How could he suddenly find a lawyer to go to court? Sue us?"


    He looked at Ronan: "Is there a DreamWorks relationship behind this? Is DreamWorks or Susan-Arnold supporting him?"


    Ronan frowned: "We don''t seem to have a conflict of interest with DreamWorks." He then woke up: "Is this a means to win over Daniel Malik?"


    "It''s possible," Robert said. "There are several studios interested in cooperating with Daniel Malik, and he finally chose DreamWorks."


    Ronan thought for a while, picked up the phone and dialed Dinah''s number, hung up and waited for a while, Dinah''s lawyer called back.


    ¡°Daniel Malick¡¯s agent is a lawyer who has long-term cooperation with the DreamWorks Legal Department.¡± Ronan said about what he had learned: ¡°It is estimated that DreamWorks helped him in order to attract Daniel Malick¡¯s cooperation. Put."


    The title of a successful director is very attractive. Ronan can clearly see the adverse effects of "Blair the Witch". The main reason is that he has memories of his previous life.


    Perhaps some film companies can also analyze the negative impact behind the success of "Blair the Witch", but more people will be blinded by immediate interests.


    Robert murmured: "DreamWorks has done a little too much. It doesn''t take us seriously. This is to treat us as a stepping stone to win over Daniel Malick."


    Ronan smiled: "That''s a dream factory that wants to become a big Hollywood company. Naturally, we don''t look down on small companies like ours."


    Even if DreamWorks is just starting out, no matter how it compares, it is a hundred streets of relativity entertainment.


    Hollywood Six Conference puts small companies in the eyes? DreamWorks ranks as the seventh largest.


    Since the first trip to Abu Dhabi, it has been smooth, so Robert was a little bit angry and asked, "Would you like to do something?"


    "Don''t!" Ronan stopped him: "Don''t be impulsive, it''s Spielberg''s DreamWorks, we can''t afford it now."


    Robert looked at Ronan strangely. As far as he knew, Ronan was not the kind of person who suffered.


    Ronan leaned back on his office chair. Although he was not sure what DreamWorks had done in the case of Daniel Malick¡¯s prosecution of the theory of relativity, an adviser from their legal department served as Daniel Malick¡¯s lawyer.


    Just as small people are helpless in the face of big forces, small companies are ants in the eyes of big groups.


    The people at DreamWorks probably didn''t take the theory of relativity seriously.


    Relativity entertainment certainly can''t conflict with DreamWorks, otherwise it will definitely be very troublesome.


    Although DreamWorks is being suppressed by Hollywood''s Big Six everywhere, it is not comparable to a small relativistic entertainment.


    Ronan had a general idea: "Robert, you can check to see if there is a DreamWorks shadow behind Daniel Malick''s prosecution of the Theory of Relativity." He frowned: "If you don''t have it, forget it, if you have... "


    Robert¡¯s fire has gone down, and he has regained consciousness. He quickly reminded him in turn: "Ronan, that is the dreamworks of the Big Three!"


    "Relax." Ronan laughed, "It''s not what you think, I won''t conflict with DreamWorks."


    Robert asked curiously: "What are you going to do?"


    He is really worried that Ronan will be young and vigorous and will provoke the Big Three of DreamWorks.


    Ronan whispered: "I just want to sell them the rights to the sequel of Blair the Witch."


    Robert was taken aback.


    "The success of "Blair the Witch" cannot be copied by the sequel." Ronan said simply: "The copyright of the sequel is meaningless to us and should be attractive to the outside world."


    Robert answered: "Absolutely attractive!"


    Ronan continued: "People secretly spread the news, especially the DreamWorks side, saying that Relativity Entertainment is planning to raise funds to buy office buildings. Now it is very short of money and intends to sell some assets to raise money, including the "Blair the Witch". Sequel copyright."


    Only the copyright of the sequel is sold, and of course the copyright of "Blair the Witch" will not be sold.


    "Good way!" Robert gave a thumbs up: "You can still make a lot of money with the sequel copyright."


    How much can the copyright of a sequel to a North American film whose box office is about to pass 150 million US dollars sell for? Seven digits are easy.


    Robert then had doubts again: "What if DreamWorks is not interested?"


    Ronan said: "The same goes for selling the sequel rights to other companies. Whose money is not money? If no one is willing to buy it, we have no other losses except for wasting some saliva."


    As long as the title of "Blair the Witch" appears in the future, fans will think of this scam.


    This film has exhausted all its potential.


    Selling the copyright of the sequel can be said to be waste utilization.


    Robert said, "I''ll leave this to you."


    In just two days, Robert brought some news to Ronan. In order to attract Daniel Malick¡¯s cooperation, Susan Arnold of DreamWorks provided him with legal aid. At present, Daniel Malick has submitted one to DreamWorks. The script for the new horror film project was rejected by DreamWorks.


    DreamWorks and Susan Arnold wanted to replicate the successful miracle of "Blair the Witch," rather than an ordinary horror movie.


    Ronan quickly made a decision to ask Mary to contact the real estate agency, let the theory of relativity show the intention of buying an office building, and then let people spread the news about the copyright of the sequel to Blair the Witch.


    Whether someone can seduce someone to buy the copyright of the sequel is no guarantee.


    Entering September, after eight weeks of screening of "Blair the Witch", the North American box office broke through the 150 million U.S. dollar mark in one fell swoop, reaching a cumulative total of 151.2 million U.S. dollars.


    The film¡¯s market life is short, but Ronan asked Embassy Pictures to communicate with the theaters, and "Blair the Witch" will continue to be shown until Halloween and will be released before the DVD discs and video tapes are released.


    After dealing with these matters, Ronan personally drove to Los Angeles International Airport, ready to pick up the plane.


    Carmen Case came to Los Angeles from Europe to participate in the marketing activities of Dior''s "Real My Perfume".

 Chapter 114： friend

    "Long time no see, Carmen." Ronan hugged Carmen Case as he walked out of the plane, took a step back, and said, "You are more beautiful."


    Carmen Cass stared at Ronan and looked up and down: "Thank you." She smiled: "You are a lot thinner than last time we met."


    Ronan could detect that a camera was shooting here, and he didn''t care about it. Carmen Keys was dressed in a pale gold lady''s suit with a tall figure and outstanding appearance. It was too easy to attract reporters.


    At this moment, a female assistant followed up with a suitcase, and there was a shrewd middle-aged woman next to her.


    Someone from Dior came to pick up the plane. Ronan didn''t take care of them and said, "Where, I''ll see you off."


    Originally, the number of meetings was limited, and they hadn''t seen each other for too long. The two were somewhat strange.


    Carmen Case did not refuse, and said with a smile: "Thank you."


    Ronan took the small suitcase in her hand and said, "We are friends, you don''t need to be polite."


    When the two were about to leave, the middle-aged woman suddenly caught up from behind, pulled Carmen Case, and reminded: "Carmen, Dior has booked a hotel for you."


    Ronan turned his head and glanced, and said, "I''m Carmen''s friend, I will send Carmen to the hotel."


    Perhaps with a vigilant relationship, the middle-aged woman''s tone is not polite: "Who are you?"


    "Daisy, this is my friend Ronan Anderson in Los Angeles." Carmen Case quickly introduced them: "Ronan, this is my agent Daisy Bruni."


    Ronan politely nodded to the agent: "Hello, Ms. Bruni."


    Daisy Bruni quickly looked at Ronan. In jeans, a white shirt and sneakers, apart from a little handsome appearance, other aspects were ordinary.


    Ronan noticed that the reporter paparazzi came over and reminded him: "This is not a place to talk, let''s get in the car first."


    Carmen Cass didn''t say much, and just followed Ronan. The middle-aged woman frowned and stared at Ronan''s back from behind, seeming to remember who this man was.


    The female assistant and Dior''s pick-up staff followed behind.


    Today''s Carmen Case is no longer an obscure model last year, but a veritable supermodel. Just out of the airport gate, a bunch of paparazzi came to take pictures. Ronan hurriedly protected Carmen Case and separated a few of them with his body. The paparazzi, who was a bit overdone, pulled Carmen Case onto his Cadillac.


    The female assistant followed Dior''s people into another commercial car, but the agent also got into Ronan''s car.


    Ronan has dealt with many agents. On the Hollywood side, the agent is the server. Even directors of James Huang''s level will dare to fire the agent if he encounters the agent''s dislike.


    This kind of cognition had a great influence on him, and he didn''t take middle-aged women at all.


    "Where to go?" Ronan asked.


    You can''t take people to your own home. The relationship with Carmen Case is far from that.


    Before Carmen Case could speak, Daisy Bruni said: "Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills, thank you."


    In this tone, Ronan seemed to be a professional driver.


    Ronan started the car and drove out of this busy section of the airport, and asked, "Carmen, how long will you stay in Los Angeles this time?"


    Daisy Bruni wanted to grab another talk, but was pulled by Carmen Case, and swallowed the words to his lips.


    Carmen Cass replied in English with a bit awkward pronunciation: "About five days. Dior''s event is over and I''m about to prepare for Paris Fashion Week."


    Ronan didn''t know much about the fashion industry, so he knew the names of some supermodels and asked: "Paris Fashion Week is about to begin?"


    Daisy Bruni grabbed another sentence: "September."


    I don''t even know when Paris Fashion Week will be, obviously a small person.


    Carmen Case asked: "Are you going to Germany this year?"


    Ronan thought for a while: "I should go there after the New Year. The specific date has not been set yet."


    "Yeah." Carmen Case responded.


    Even though they sometimes call, but not see for a long time, it is inevitable that there is a slight sense of alienation. There is a stabbed female agent in the car.


    Ronan has been chatting with Carmen Case without a word, and Daisy Bruni will interrupt from time to time to reduce the temperature Ronan has just heated up.


    For a while, Ronan wished to kick this obscene woman out of the car.


    But this is Carmen Case¡¯s agent, and Carmen Case seems to respect her very much, Ronan can¡¯t say anything.


    Entering Beverly Hills, Daisy Bruni suddenly asked: "What does Mr. Anderson do?"


    "Movies." Ronan told the truth.


    Daisy Bruni further asked: "Hollywood?"


    Ronan responded: "Yeah." Then he added another sentence: "I''m a producer."


    Daisy Bruni tilted her head and glanced at the driver''s seat. She is not very familiar with the film industry, but she also knows that there are many filmmakers in Los Angeles.


    Producers and producers are not the same.


    She thought for a while, but she didn''t remember a well-known producer named Ronan Anderson at all.


    As the car gradually approached the Four Seasons Hotel, Carmen Case looked at the agent, did not hesitate her attitude, and asked, "Ronan, do you have time tomorrow?"


    "I''m going to watch the editing of the new film during the day."


    The editing of "Ace Agent" has entered a critical stage. It is impossible for Ronan to leave the film and go on a date with a woman: "I''m free tonight."


    Carmen Case invited: "Dor will have a party at the Four Seasons Hotel tomorrow night. Can you come over?"


    This is a party specially organized by Dior for "Real Me Perfume". It is one of a series of promotional activities in Los Angeles. As the spokesperson, Carmen Case has several invitations.


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse, and said, "I must be there on time."


    Carmen Case told him the time, Cadillac also came to the Four Seasons Hotel, Ronan just stopped the car, he heard Daisy Bruni say: "This is a reception, Mr. Anderson dresses more formally."


    Ronan frowned slightly, before he heard the words, got off the car and drove Carmen Case into the hotel, but didn''t wait much. Carmen Case had just flown from Europe and needed a rest.


    Coming to the hotel suite, Daisy Bruni knocked on the door and came in before Carmen Case had packed his luggage.


    "What is your relationship with that Ronan Anderson?" She asked directly.


    Just as Hollywood agents interfere in the lives of celebrities in all aspects, so does model agents.


    Carmen Cass told the truth: "A friend I met when I came to Los Angeles for an event last year."


    Daisy Bruni holds Red Carmen Case in one hand, so she doesn''t have to talk in circles: "Boyfriend?"


    "No!" Carmen Cass helplessly spread his hands: "Ordinary friends."


    Daisy Bruni has been in the fashion industry for 20 years. She never believed that there would be ordinary friends between men and women. She added: "Carmen, Hollywood people are unreliable, you have to pay attention."


    Carmen Case is not a simple little girl, knowing that the agent is kind, and said: "I know. Don''t worry, Ronan is not such a person."


    "Heh..." Daisy Bruni has never seen anything ugly in the fashion circle: "Don''t forget that you are now a supermodel and have a large investment and business in Estonia. It''s not difficult for those caring people to find it."


    Carmen Cass smiled helplessly, put aside his work, sat on the sofa, and said, "Daisy, you think too much!"


    Daisy Bruni said solemnly: "Are there few models in the circle who have been deceived and cheated?"


    Carmen Cass had no choice but to say: "Ronan is not such a person, and there is no need to do this. He is richer than me. He is the owner of a film company."


    "What?" Daisy Bruni was a little surprised.


    "I occasionally talk to Ronan on the phone, and I have also seen some news about his film company in the media." Carmen Cass told the truth: "You know the "Human Removal Project" and the "Witch Blair" that made a lot of noise some time ago. ?"


    Daisy Bruni nodded: "I''ve heard that "Blair Witch" seems to have made hundreds of millions of dollars in the box office in North America at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars. A friend of mine in Hollywood said that "Blair Witch" The movie with the highest return on investment Carmen Kas said: "This is Ronan''s movie. "


    Daisy Bruni was shocked this time: "What?" She couldn''t believe it: "That ordinary young man who just drove?"


    "Well, it''s true." Carmen Cass repeated what Ronan had said on the phone: "This film was bought by Ronan from a film festival for $80,000. The box office in North America is now fast. 150 million dollars."


    Daisy Bruni was speechless for a moment, let alone Carmen Cass, even if all the models under his hand made together, it was not as much as Ronan Anderson''s movie.


    This is simply a young multimillionaire, and maybe one can become a billionaire.


    "Well, I think too much."


    Despite this realization, Daisy Bruni said solemnly: "Carmen, do you remember the contract you signed with the company?"


    Carmen Case looked a little ugly, but did not speak.


    Daisy Bruni reminded: "If you want to play with Ronan Anderson, I have no opinion. But it will be very troublesome to come true."


    "I see." Carmen Case waved to her: "Okay, Daisy. I''m tired and need to rest."


    Waiting for the agent to leave, Carmen Case sat on the sofa, thinking about the contract. It was the contract that she renewed with the agency when she was a bit famous. At that time, she didn¡¯t think it was a problem because many models had contracts. There are rules about life.


    Now that he is famous and confident, he is even more dissatisfied with this contract.


    The next day, Ronan spent most of the day in the post-production studio of "Ace Agent". In the middle of the afternoon, he went to the stylist to clean up, bought a new set of formal clothes, and went to Dior''s reception.

 Chapter 115： Hollywood has no secrets

    The scale of the party this time is very large. Dior obviously attaches great importance to the newly launched real self perfume. The Four Seasons Hotel not only laid a long red carpet, but also invited a lot of celebrities in Los Angeles, like the stars in front of the Hollywood stage and behind the scenes. The big brothers are even more numerous.


    After walking through the long red carpet, Ronan went straight into the banquet hall without stopping in front of the hotel where the media reporters gathered.


    Having said that, few reporters knew who he was.


    However, there were acquaintances in the banquet hall. Ronan met Chris from Lionsgate Navas and Sony Entertainment.


    Of course there are many people he can name, such as Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks, Cindy Crawford, Julia Roberts and so on.


    It''s a pity that Ronan knows them, they don''t know him.


    Ronan didn''t get up and find it boring. Hollywood stars with normal heads are kind and peaceful when facing ordinary fans, but when they should be proud, these guys are like peacocks.


    I got together with a few people I knew and talked about movies.


    Navas looked at Ronan with a little admiration and jealousy, and said: "I heard Paul Enrique talk about this year''s Saint Denis Film Festival, when he also saw "Blair the Witch", but he didn''t even want to buy it. The idea of ??copyright. Ronan, your vision is so good!"


    Chris of Sony Entertainment said: "Two consecutive small productions have won high box office." He deliberately lowered his voice: "Ronan, can you tell me something?"


    What can Ronan say? Modestly said: "It''s really better luck, nothing else."


    "How many, what are you talking about?" There was a hearty voice from one side, and then a man with a short head came over with a woman who was obviously taller than him, and looked at Ronan suspiciously: " you are¡­¡­"


    Ronan first said hello politely: "Hello, Mr. Cruise." Then he introduced himself: "I am Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment."


    Tom Cruise shook hands with him, without the arrogance and arrogance he had imagined, but also politely said: "It''s nice to meet you."


    Ronan shook hands with Tom Cruise, then shook hands with Nicole Kidman: "Hello, Miss Kidman."


    Nicole Kidman stretched out his hand and shook him gently, with a polite smile on his face: "Hello."


    In the previous life, the couple was entangled in grievances, and the stories between them were enough to film the trilogy. It was also the first time Ronan saw a real person. Tom Cruise looked more handsome than in the movie, with a sunny temperament all over him. The only shortcoming is probably a little shorter.


    Nicole Kidman''s temperament is exactly the opposite of Tom Cruise. Maybe it''s a bad mood recently. Maybe facing Ronan''s unassuming looks, the whole person looks extremely cold.


    Furthermore, her skin is so white that she seems to be able to shine under the chandelier.


    Chris took the initiative to introduce Tom Cruise: "Blair the Witch, which broke $150 million in the North American box office two days ago, is Ronan''s handwriting."


    As soon as these words came out, Nicole Kidman, who was originally indifferent, couldn''t help but feel a little moved. This person seems to be in his early twenties and has already run such a successful film?


    Tom Cruise has a very good mentality. He smiled and said, "This is a publicity and marketing plan that can be included in the textbook as a classic case." His temperament is like a spring breeze: "Very amazing."


    Tom Cruise is at the pinnacle of his life now, unlike the huge mood swings after the second divorce.


    When others praised himself, Ronan replied, "Mr. Cruise is really amazing. I grew up watching "Rising Clouds"."


    While talking, he deliberately made a signature action of Brother Tom.


    Several people laughed. Tom Cruise had a good impression of Ronan and thought he was very good at being a man.


    Tom Cruise was very talkative, and he chatted in this small circle for a while, then pulled Nicole Kidman away.


    Ronan looked at the closeness of the two men, and didn''t know whether the media hype was true or false.


    Since the release of "Broad Eyes", there have been many newspapers hyping news that the two are separated or even preparing for a divorce. With Tom Cruise''s rank, it is estimated that this kind of self-defeating tactics will not attract attention.


    I remember that the two people will be divorced in more than a year.


    Ronan suddenly thought of something. In the first half of this year, Nicole Kidman once said in an interview that she now believes in Catholicism!


    Probably these words angered the forces behind Tom Cruise. The previous life''s view was that it was a true cult. Forcibly demolishing marriages is nothing at all.


    Ronan glanced at the center of the banquet hall again. Carmen Case was full of people, busy socializing with his agent and Dior executives.


    For Ronan, it was a social dinner, but for Carmen Case, it was part of working for Dior.


    Ronan did not go to disturb Carmen Case for the time being, and continued to chat with these people.


    Both Navas and Chris are veteran practitioners in the industry. They are also engaged in the selection and distribution work that Ronan currently lacks. They can also get a little bit from the casual words.


    After chatting for a while, the topic returned to "Blair the Witch".


    "Your distribution company has not established overseas distribution channels, right?"


    Lionsgate also has no overseas distribution capabilities, and Sony Entertainment¡¯s Chris has no scruples when it comes to speaking: "Sony has released the "Human Removal Project," and we have a basis for cooperation.


    He looked at Ronan: "How about the overseas release of "Blair the Witch" and hand it over to Sony?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I also want to cooperate with Sony Entertainment, but I am not responsible for this." He has to choose the best, but for the time being, he can only shirk: "Chris, you still go to the Embassy Pictures to find Garcia-Ro Driggs talk about it."


    Chris didn''t take Ronan''s words, instead he said: "Blair the Witch''s overseas box office was only 30 million US dollars, and Sony Entertainment did not make any money. Ronan, should we always compensate us?"


    The other party was talking nonsense with his eyes open, and Ronan was not polite: "The overseas box office is 30 million US dollars. What about other income? As far as I know, Sony Entertainment''s profit on this project is close to 10 million US dollars. The film will be overseas in the next few years. The copyright is in your hands, and profits will only get higher and higher."


    It''s all a group of foxes, and no one wants to suffer. This kind of thing can''t tell the result at all.


    Let''s put it this way, as long as Sony Entertainment throws out 100 million US dollars to buy out the overseas copyright of "Blair the Witch", Ronan can immediately sign with them.


    Chris went elsewhere soon.


    Navas did not leave, and asked Ronan in a low voice: "I heard that you are going to sell the shooting rights of the sequel to "Blair the Witch"?"


    Ronan was surprised: "How do you know?"


    "Hollywood has no secrets." Navas responded: "The news spread all over the circle."


    Ronan had a helpless expression: "I haven''t made up my mind before the news leaked out."


    Navas came interested: "You really want to sell?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I have this idea."


    "Why?" Navas didn''t understand.


    Ronan hesitated for a while before he said, "I still have several film plans behind me and need to raise funds. The company is also expanding, and the original office is not crowded as it looks. I plan to solve it all at once and buy one in Burbank. A small low-rise office building. I still owe a large bank loan to repay. It is not easy to borrow temporarily, so I can only find a way to raise funds."


    Navas knows that many small companies are facing the dilemma of insufficient funds. Even Lionsgate Pictures sometimes suffers from funding problems.


    For Ronan''s words, it was not surprising.


    Ronan added: "There is another key point. I had a fight with Daniel Melick, the director of "Blair the Witch"."


    "I heard." Navas naturally stood at the film company''s standpoint: "He is too greedy, a bit too much."


    "Who said no?" Ronan opened his hands: "The film "Blair the Witch", from the creative to the shooting to the initial propaganda inspiration, comes from Daniel Malick, even the Embassy Pictures as a''viral marketing'' The movie website of the virus source was also established by Daniel Malik, and he also collected most of the information about the witch. Therefore, he thought he could break out of the contract."


    Navas understands that this Daniel Malik is a key figure in "Blair the Witch" Without him, Ronan lacks confidence.


    Ronan also said the same: "Without Daniel Malik, if this project continues, it will be too risky." He was particularly honest: "Instead of investing in huge risks, it is better to sell the copyright of the sequel, which can have stable income. It can also pass on risks."


    Hearing this, Navas suddenly said: "Why don''t you pass the risk to Lionsgate?"


    Ronan¡¯s first goal is not Lionsgate. If the first goal is not taken, he can of course be sold to Lionsgate. After thinking about it, he said: "Several film companies have mentioned to me their intention to buy the copyright of the sequel. Shall we talk at another time?"


    Navas also knew this was not a good place to discuss business affairs, and said, "Yes. Let''s keep in touch."


    After sending Navas away, Ronan looked at the center of the banquet hall again. Perhaps it was the end of a round of entertainment. Carmen Case had obviously fewer people around him, and he was talking to another tall woman.


    Ronan walked over and met Tom Cruise halfway, and the two nodded in greeting.


    "Good evening, Carmen." Ronan found Carmen Case.


    Carmen Case was obviously a little happy seeing him, and said: "I haven''t seen you, I thought you were not coming."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I met a few friends and chatted with them for a while." He looked at Carmen Case and said, "You are so beautiful tonight."


    Carmen Cass has a long hair shawl and is dressed in a light gold halter evening dress. The skirt has high slits, revealing slender straight legs.


    The woman who was chatting with Carmen Case suddenly interjected: "Carmen, this is..."


    "Look at me, forgot to introduce it to you." Carmen Case introduced: "Ronan, this is Gisele, Gisele Bonchen."

 Chapter 116： National hobby

    "Miss Bonchen is Brazilian, right?" Ronan was very smart to keep a distance from Gisele Bonchen, and he spoke very politely: "That is a beautiful country."


    Gisele Bunchen smiled a bit on the tougher face than a man, and said, "Los Angeles is also very beautiful."


    After a brief greeting with Ronan, Gisele Bunchen looked at Carmen Case, then at Ronan, and left.


    Ronan looked around deliberately, but did not find Leonardo DiCaprio. He remembered that the two were separated and combined for several years in the previous life. Unfortunately, Leonardo followed the man¡¯s heart and was unwilling to do so. A tree gave up a forest, Gisele Bunchen finally married NFL star quarterback Tom Brady.


    Perhaps, after years of wandering in the modeling circle, Gisele Bunchen found true love. Anyway, in his memory, Gisele Bunchen and Tom Brady have never divorced.


    "Are you familiar with Gisele Bonchen?" Ronan asked casually.


    Carmen Cass moved his feet and said, "I don''t know how to talk about it, but the model circle is much smaller than the movie circle, and there are not many top models."


    Ronan sighed: "You are also a supermodel now."


    Carmen Cass moved his feet again. Ronan noticed it and asked, "Is this going to be out of business? Let''s find a place to rest?"


    "Yeah." Carmen Case did not object.


    At the same time, he was a little pleased because Ronan was careful.


    When Luo Nan walked to the rest of the banquet hall, Carmen Cass took his arm naturally, and many people in the banquet hall noticed the two.


    Halfway through, the two met Angela Lindevo who came over to say hello with curiosity, and they separated after a few simple words.


    Angela Lindevo¡¯s fox eyes left an impression on Ronan. Someone once said in a previous life that Angela Lindevo¡¯s eyes can bend a woman...


    Finding a place with few people to sit and rest, Ronan asked curiously: "I heard that Angela Lindevo is now Karl Lagerfeld''s muse?"


    Carmen Cass lowered his voice and said: "In the past few months, Angela Lindevo replaced Steina Tannet and became Chanel''s number one spokesperson."


    She glanced at Ronan and asked, "You care about fashion circles so much?"


    Ronan said naturally: "Because I often follow your dynamics, and occasionally I can see news about other supermodels from fashion reports."


    Carmen Case laughed happily, got closer, as if sharing a secret with Ronan, and said mysteriously: "Tell you one thing, this Angela Lindevo and I are now in a competitive relationship and are competing Model of the year assessed by "Vogue" early next year."


    Ronan immediately expressed his support: "Is there anything I can help?"


    Carmen shook his head: "I have done a lot of work here, and it is estimated that there is a possibility of winning."


    Ronan has no contact with the fashion industry at all. He just expressed an attitude and asked: "This year''s model is a great help to your career, right?"


    "Yeah." Carmen Case moved his chair forward, his voice low: "Needless to say about the model, it will also help me to invest in the business in Estonia."


    Ronan remembered what she had said about investment on the phone, and said: "Fame can really drive business development."


    Carmen Case knows it well: "If I were not famous, there would be no investment opportunities in many businesses."


    "Right, Carmen." Ronan asked, "Which businesses have you invested in? Is it only in Estonia?"


    Carmen Cass simply said: "They are all in Estonia. I invested in the clothing business some time ago and I established a clothing brand of the same name. I just established a real estate company this year and joined the Estonian Chess Association."


    Ronan held out his finger and tentatively asked, "Do you want to invest in North America? There is a huge market here."


    Carmen Cass said with a smile: "I haven''t thought about it." She sighed in a low voice: "I don''t have enough reputation, connections and influence in North America, but it''s different in Estonia."


    Suddenly, Ronan discovered one thing. Starting from getting to know Carmen Case, apart from making a joke with Leonardo, the two most talked about work and career at other times.


    Two typical highly enterprising people, the topic has always been around work.


    Because of Carmen Case''s relationship, many people in the banquet hall are paying attention to Ronan.


    Gossip has never been divided between men and women, young and old, it is the hobby of the whole people.


    However, there are some people who don''t care about gossip at all, and they all focus on Ronan.


    Standing in a humble corner in a suit and leather shoes, Daniel Melick looked at Ronan and said, "This young man is Ronan Anderson."


    Susan-Arnold let out an "um", did not rush forward, but observed quietly.


    One of the purposes of coming here tonight is Ronan Anderson.


    Some time ago, on behalf of DreamWorks, Susan Arnold confirmed to cooperate with Daniel Malick, and Daniel Malick soon submitted a new script to DreamWorks. As he said, the new script is a horror film.


    But beyond Susan Arnold''s expectation, Daniel Malick''s new work is a horror comedy!


    Before DreamWorks conducted a green light review, the producer Susan Arnold rejected it first.


    Hell a horror comedy! DreamWorks wants to cooperate with Daniel Malick, the purpose is to replicate the success of "Blair the Witch", not to make some horror comedy movie.


    Susan Arnold returned to the script and asked Daniel Malick to rewrite the script with the success of "Blair the Witch" as a template. A few days ago, he received a news from the outside world that the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Daniel Malick broke down due to funding problems. The reason is to sell the rights to the sequel to "Blair the Witch".


    How many companies in Hollywood will compete for the rights to the sequel to a film with a US$150 million box office in North America?


    "Should we pass now?" Daniel Malik asked.


    Susan Arnold whispered: "Don''t go there, you have a bad relationship with Ronan Anderson, which may lead to unexpected factors. Go back, I will find a chance to contact Ronan Anderson."


    Ronan Anderson is chatting in full swing with a beautiful woman, the time is not right.


    Daniel Malik did not speak any more, left this corner, and turned around at the party. Everything in the banquet hall dazzled him. He had never been in touch before. If it were not for the success of "Blair the Witch", how could he have entered In the sight of DreamWorks, where is the opportunity to participate in such a high-end party?


    All this is brought about by "Blair the Witch". Perhaps Susan Arnold is right. Copying the successful model of "Blair Witch" is the most correct way.


    Isn''t Hollywood doing this all the time? One movie is successful, and the sequel follows one after another.


    Daniel Malik ordered a glass of red wine from the waiter, found a place with many women, and plunged in. The identity of the director and producer of "Blair the Witch" instantly attracted the attention of many women.


    Ronan chatted with Carmen Case for a while, and Carmen Case¡¯s agent came over and reminded her that there will be activities in the future. Of course Ronan would not delay Carmen Case¡¯s normal work, and left alone to rest. Area.


    Carmen Case¡¯s modeling career is undoubtedly entering a period of rapid growth. Dior is one of the six blue blood models. The models who have accepted this level of advertising endorsements will not easily take on the six blue blood and the eight unless their career declines. Advertising endorsements other than red blood.


    What''s more rare is that Carmen Cass is not as drunk as many models, knowing that models are eating youthful meals, and looking far ahead.


    Ronan sighed secretly: the future richest woman in Estonia.


    "Good vision." Suddenly someone next to him said: "Is she your girlfriend?"


    Ronan turned his head and glanced at Tom Cruise, and said, "Ordinary friends."


    It was a little strange in my heart, what did Tom Cruise come over? I just met, and I just chatted a few words casually. It seems that he is a big star and doesn''t need to have a relationship with a producer.


    Tom Cruise asked: "I just heard that you are going to sell the copyright to the sequel to Blair the Witch?"


    Ronan understood his intentions and told the truth: "I have this plan."


    "I have a production company." Tom Cruise is very direct: "Are you interested in co-production?"


    Ronan did not directly refuse, saying: "I will think about it."


    Tom Cruise smiled brightly, nodded to Ronan and left.


    Things that seem to benefit, always attract a lot of people.


    Ronan didn''t even move, and someone came over again, this time it was a middle-aged woman.


    "Mr. Anderson?" the middle-aged woman asked.


    Ronan smiled: "Hello, this is Ronan Anderson."


    The middle-aged woman shook his hand: "I''m Susan Arnold from DreamWorks."


    Hearing the name, Ronan immediately thought of the information Robert had found, and the face in front of him immediately matched the photos of the information.


    This is the Susan Arnold!


    Ronan pretended to be puzzled: "Ms. Arnold, is there anything wrong with me?"


    "I heard that your company intends to sell the rights to the sequel to "Blair the Witch"?" Susan Arnold saw Ronan nod and admit, and said: "DreamWorks is very interested."


    She then asked: "I wonder why Mr. Anderson wants to sell the copyright to the sequel?"


    Ronan repeated the rhetoric again.


    After Susan Arnold heard it, she took a high look at Daniel Malik. Before, Daniel Malik said that she was the key to the success of "Blair the Witch". Now Ronan who bought the copyright said the same, which made her believe more. Daniel Malik is a capable director.


    "Can we talk to another place?" Susan-Arnold asked, "DreamWorks is very sincere."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Several companies have expressed their purchase intentions. I am not sure who is more sincere now." He thought for a while and said, "Well, let''s talk about it in another place tomorrow... Well, we will be here tomorrow afternoon. Embassy Pictures My Office."


    Susan Arnold approved: "Okay, I''ll look for you tomorrow."


    Not only DreamWorks, before Ronan left the party, Lionsgate and Tom Cruise also stated that Tian will find an agent to talk to him about this matter.

 Chapter 117： Sequel copyright

    Shahai Pictures, Ronan''s office.


    Facing Navas who came to talk about the shooting rights of the sequel to "Blair the Witch", Ronan could only say with a little regret: "It''s not that I don''t want to cooperate with Lionsgate. The US$8 million sequel rights are for a North American box office. It¡¯s too low for a $150 million movie."


    Navas stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "This is my highest authority. Mr. Anderson, let me think about it again."


    Ronan didn''t force it, and said, "Yes."


    He sent Navas out of Sand Sea Entertainment.


    This is the third person who came to talk to Ronan about the copyright of the sequel to "Blair the Witch" in the morning. A director of Warner Bros.''s production and Tom Cruise''s agent have visited.


    Tom Cruise didn''t want to buy the copyright of the sequel, but planned to cooperate with Ronan to shoot the sequel. Of course, Ronan would not jump out of the pit he dug out, and co-production is not considered at all.


    Although cooperative filming can find ways to pit the partner¡¯s funds, there are many ways to make profits outside the film, but Tom Cruise is not an overseas investor, and Tom Cruise and outside investors are not a concept at all. Ronan would not do this kind of troublesome thing.


    Maybe others can''t see clearly, but Ronan has memories of his past life. For many years to come, the success of "Blair the Witch" cannot be copied.


    Warner Bros. is now the best-performing film company in Hollywood. It is a bit aggressive. The sequel rights only paid out $5 million.


    Unless there is no other choice, Ronan will not sell at such a low price.


    This is not the normal market price in Hollywood.


    Not to mention such successful works as "Blair the Witch", like some popular novels or other works on the market that have not been verified by the film market, the film copyright is more than $5 million.


    North America¡¯s copyright laws are relatively complete and they also attach importance to copyright protection, and copyright prices will only go up.


    If there is no ideal offer, you can go overseas to attract investment.


    Capital operation is often more attractive than making movies down-to-earth, but Ronan also knows the risks involved and must balance the relationships.


    Back at the office, after seeing the promotion and distribution plans of "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming" formulated by the Club Pictures, Ronan received a call from Susan Arnold, saying that he would come around 1:30 in the afternoon.


    Ronan sent another text message to Carmen Cass, confirming that she was not at work temporarily, made a call and made an appointment to have dinner together after get off work.


    Ronan was busy working all morning, and he also approved the embassy film industry to dismiss three employees. In the past, the embassy film industry was in a very slow pace. Now the whole work rhythm has been brought up. Some of the old employees can¡¯t adapt. , There are also people with insufficient capabilities.


    Such people are naturally no longer suitable for staying.


    Embassy Pictures followed the legal dismissal procedures, and the severance payment was also paid.


    The trade union here is not a decoration. Once the work is not in place, the cost of involving the trade union will only be even greater.


    In addition, among the newly recruited employees of Relativity Entertainment, Mary also suggested to dismiss one person. This person has a beautiful resume and ability to work, but it is a pity that he is irresponsible.


    Everyone who runs a business will encounter this situation. The best employees in the eyes of the boss are always hard-working, willing to give without asking for return.


    It is a pity that a free city like Los Angeles cannot find honest and good employees.


    Gotham is better if you want to think about it.


    The folk customs are simple and honest, and the talents come from Arkham in large numbers.


    Just arrived at one o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Susan Arnold of DreamWorks brought an assistant to Ronan¡¯s office. The two sides did not talk nonsense and directly discussed the copyright of the sequel to Blair the Witch.


    "DreamWorks is not the first company interested in the copyright of the sequel of this film." Ronan said in a very targeted manner: "If it were not to raise funds, the director Daniel Malick would end his cooperation with the theory of relativity, I would not sell it. copyright."


    Susan Arnold smiled and asked, "Mr. Anderson, at what price do you want to sell it?"


    Ronan said calmly: "25 million US dollars!"


    Hearing this number, Susan-Arnold''s eyelids twitched and said slowly: "DreamWorks is willing to buy out all the copyrights of the Blair Witch series for $40 million. Of course, except for the North American box office that you are about to get."


    Ronan refused without hesitation: ""Blair the Witch" has been a big success. I can''t sell the proceeds." Seeing what Susan Arnold had to say, he raised his hand to stop, and said: "I want to sell. It¡¯s the copyright of the sequel, and it has nothing to do with the "Blair Witch" in theaters. If DreamWorks wants to buy the copyright of "Blair Witch", we don''t have to talk about it."


    Susan Arnold is just a test, after all, if you can buy "Blair the Witch", you will earn more.


    This is also a negotiation strategy to lower the other party¡¯s psychological expectations.


    "Only the sequel shooting rights..." Susan Arnold seemed embarrassed: "This is too different from the original intention of DreamWorks."


    Ronan looked at the female producer without speaking.


    The preferred target of the transaction is DreamWorks, but it does not exclude other companies. If DreamWorks has to buy "Blair the Witch" together, then sell it to other companies.


    Susan Arnold has been observing Ronan and has done a lot of understanding before coming. Ronan Anderson¡¯s company¡¯s capital flow has always been problematic. Whether it is basic operations or investment in filming, all of them come from financing, although they borrow chickens and eggs. The strategy is very clever, but if you have done it, the company''s finances will be very unhealthy, and if there is some accident, it may collapse.


    In her view, this sequel copyright sale is on the one hand a helpless move to lose the director, on the other hand Ronan Anderson is adjusting the company structure.


    Such a young man has succeeded one after another, he must have the ability, and it is impossible not to see funding problems at all.


    Susan-Arnold gently buckled the armrest of the chair and said: "Single sequel copyright, 5 million US dollars." She seemed a little bit off: "This is just to get a shooting theme for DreamWorks, a script on the market or other literature. The copyright of the work, even the highest, is only a few million dollars."


    Ronan echoed: "Hollywood has never lacked themes and scripts."


    This is the truth, no one can deny that which large-scale film company does not hold hundreds of scripts in its script library?


    "But these themes and scripts are not "Blair the Witch"!" Ronan slightly emphasized: "They don''t have a North American box office of 150 million U.S. dollars! They don''t have huge fame and influence! They have not passed the market test! They will not bring audience base. !"


    His tone slowed down: "Ms. Arnold, I''m very young, but I also know that the sequels of big-selling movies are extremely powerful, and the sequels can be copied. The name and popularity of "Blair the Witch" alone is more than $5 million! What''s more! , "Blair the Witch" brings not only the title, but also the successful model and the foundation of nearly 30 million viewers in North America!"


    Why is Hollywood keen on making sequel movies? Susan Arnold certainly knows.


    She didn¡¯t refute Ronan¡¯s words and found another way, saying: ¡°With the model of "Blair the Witch", the budget for the production of the sequel is at most several million dollars. The amount of money that is much higher than the amount invested in the production is used to buy the copyright. Without precedent, DreamWorks will become a joke in the industry."


    Ronan laughed: "The value of copyright lies in how much revenue it can generate, not in the perception of the outside world. Even if everyone is laughing, can they still laugh when DreamWorks receives hundreds of millions of dollars in the box office?"


    Susan Arnold thought about it for a while, and that''s the truth.


    Ronan said in due course: "When I bought the copyright of "Blair the Witch" and the movie website, many people didn''t understand it, including many employees of the company, but now? They are all fortunate that I had no objection to buying this movie.


    Susan-Arnold frowned, the other party was justified, and there was nothing profound. They were all the simplest truths in the circle, not that they could not be refuted, but they seemed mentally retarded to refute the simplest facts.


    "Blair the Witch"''s current North American box office of 150 million US dollars is Ronan''s greatest confidence.


    The ultimate goal of making movies in Hollywood has always been commercial profit The huge success of this film can overcome all rebuttals.


    "This morning, a representative of Tom Cruise, a member of the Warner Bros. production department, and Mr. Navas from Lionsgate have been here one after another." Ronan told the truth: "They are all interested in the copyright of the sequel to Blair the Witch. Among them, Lionsgate¡¯s bid was very high, but I did not respond immediately because I agreed to meet with you last night."


    Ronan said seriously: "I admire director Steven Spielberg very much, so I also want to work with DreamWorks first."


    Susan Arnold said: "DreamWorks also wants to work with you, but your asking price is too high."


    "Then we will take a step back." Ronan said: "The transaction price is one-tenth of the box office of "Blair the Witch" to the present in North America."


    "$15 million?" Susan Arnold still frowned.


    Yesterday, she asked Spielberg, who is in charge of the live-action film business, that the price far exceeds the upper limit.


    Susan Arnold added: "This is just the copyright for the sequel, and my budget is only 8 million US dollars."


    No ghost would believe such words. Ronan knew very well that DreamWorks managed to get Daniel Malik to replicate the success of Blair the Witch.


    Bargaining negotiations lasted all afternoon and finally settled at 12 million US dollars.


    But Susan-Arnold has no final decision. This result has to be reported to the highest level of DreamWorks for approval. Ronan can wait, but he clearly stated that he can only wait for three days, and will not delay with other companies because of an unidentified business. Negotiation.


    "The rest is just the routine." Susan Arnold assured.


    Basically settled the negotiations with DreamWorks, Ronan specially cleaned up after get off work, and then went to the appointment with Carmen Case.

 Chapter 118： Suddenly Peach Blossom Forest

    The dazzling moon hung in the night sky, shining all over the ground. Ronan and Carmen Case left the restaurant and walked along the brightly lit Wilshire Street to the Four Seasons Hotel not far away.


    With cars coming and going on the streets, Beverly Hills is extremely prosperous, and the nightlife has just begun.


    Carmen Case took Ronan''s arm and walked forward along the crowd.


    Ronan pointed to a place across the road and said, "That''s the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."


    Carmen Case stared at it for a while, and said, "Such a small place." She smiled and said, "I used to hear people say that the film school was a huge place."


    "The Film Academy is a relatively loose organization, with close to 6000 members in total." Ronan explained briefly: "This is the residence of the academy management agency... Well, an organization management academy such as a board of directors, not too many people. The members of the academy are actually scattered throughout the United States and around the world."


    Carmen Cass asked curiously: "Are you one of them?"


    Ronan turned his head and continued to walk towards the Four Seasons Hotel. He said as he walked, "Not yet. I have only been in Hollywood for two years and I am not qualified enough. But I will apply to the college early next year. If it goes well, I will be in another year. One of the 6,000 members of the college."


    Carmen Case thought of the model of the year he was competing for, and asked: "This member is helpful to your career?"


    Ronan turned his head to look at her and said, "This is also an honor. I am eligible to vote for the Oscars. For example, I am a member of the Producers League. Once I become a member of the Academy, I have the right to vote for multiple heavyweight Oscars."


    He thought about it, and then said: "The most important thing is that you can squeeze into the circle of film academies and broaden your network of relationships. There are many opportunities in which you can operate movies to compete for Oscars."


    "Yeah." Carmen Case agreed: "Opportunities and relationships are very important, and so is the modeling industry."


    The topic of the two always revolves around their career.


    She whispered: "Many models have similar basic conditions such as step, appearance, and body shape. What they lack is just an opportunity. Signing endorsement contracts with six major blue blood brands will soon become a supermodel."


    Ronan said, "Actually, the entertainment industry and the model industry have something in common." He thought of Carmen Case''s business investment, and said: "Sometimes it is a good thing to jump out of the circle and look from a higher place."


    "That needs corresponding ability." Carmen Kas, wearing a skirt, felt that the night breeze was a bit cool, and subconsciously tightened Ronan''s arm: "I left the modeling circle and went to invest in other industries, and found that the ability was too poor."


    Ronan took off his jacket and put it on Carmen Case''s shoulders, and said, "Don''t worry, take it step by step. I experienced a terrible failure and the company almost went bankrupt." He said of Little Anderson''s experience: "At the time. I just left school, full of confidence, and feel that success can be achieved only by being full of talent. Not only is my ability insufficient, but I actually don¡¯t have as many talents as I thought.¡±


    Carmen Case laughed and encouraged: "Aren''t you doing very well now?"


    "You are not bad." Ronan repeated the old saying: "Carmen, I am waiting for you to become the richest man in Estonia."


    Carmen Case¡¯s hearty smile was a little more sly: "Then I wish you the richest man in the United States as soon as possible."


    Ronan touched his chin: "It''s too difficult."


    "Why don''t we make a bet?" Carmen Cass had a playful leap on her face.


    Ronan looked at her curiously. From the earliest he realized that now, Carmen Case gave him the feeling that he was a very stable and very ambitious woman. Perhaps it was these similar things that made him treat Carmen Case There is a kind of inexplicable favor.


    To put it bluntly, he doesn''t like the kind of messy women.


    This was obviously a joke among friends, Ronan asked, "What to bet on?"


    Carmen Case stopped, looked at Ronan, and said, "Which one of us will become the richest man in each country first, how about?"


    Ronan helplessly spread his hands: "Is this unfair?"


    Who are the rich and famous in Estonia? Except for Carmen Case, no one knows.


    What about the United States? Not to mention people like Lid, Ellison, and Buffett, David Geffen and George Lucas in the Hollywood circle are not easy to surpass.


    "I''m a woman, and you''re a man." Carmen Case tilted his head. "There is always a difference, right?"


    Ronan smiled and agreed, "Okay." He asked again, "What is the bet?"


    Carmen Cass thought about it, and said: "I said the content of the bet. The bet is yours."


    Ronan didn''t think much, and said casually: "A piece of Franklin."


    Carmen-Cass understood what this meant and shook his head: "The stakes are too small."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "The loser asks the winner to do a round-the-world trip."


    "This is fine."


    The two soon came to the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel. Carmen Cass took off his jacket and returned it to Ronan. Ronan pointed to the hotel: "Carmen, I''ll take you up."


    Carmen Case hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Okay."


    Ronan accompanied Carmen Case into the hotel, took the elevator to the floor where Carmen Case was staying, and Carmen Case invited him into the room.


    "Sit wherever you want." Carmen Case looked at the time and said to Ronan: "I have some work to deal with."


    Ronan sat on the sofa and said, "You are busy first."


    Carmen Cass smiled at him, took out the laptop radio, got busy, and when looking at the screen, he would say a few words to Ronan: "I have some work in business in Estonia, and models are always busy. I can only take time to deal with it."


    "You give me a very different feeling." Ronan said directly: "It''s completely different from the model I remember."


    Carmen Cass flipped through the e-mail and said, "The model you have in mind? Life is chaotic, drinking and taking drugs..." She sighed slightly: "This situation is indeed very common in model circles, but it can be reached. Most of the first-line models are hard-working and self-controlling people."


    Ronan knew she had misunderstood and said, "Sorry, I didn''t mean that." He said seriously: "I mean most models have no long-term plans and don''t care about the future at all. Most supermodels don''t really belong to them. Careers are all about finding someone with good conditions to marry at the right stage."


    "You know so much." Carmen Case turned his head and glanced at this side.


    Ronan smiled and said to her: "You are a model, so I will learn more about this industry."


    After handling the notebook, Carmen Cass closed the notebook, put it away, and asked, "Ronan, do you invest in other industries?"


    "I only got out of bankruptcy this year." Ronan was very honest: "I don''t have enough power for the time being. However, I have plans in this area and I cannot implement them temporarily."


    Carmen Case asked, "What would you like to drink?"


    Ronan said, "Water will do."


    Carmen Case put two glasses of water on the coffee table, sat on the sofa next to Ronan, and asked, "What do you think of the real estate industry?"


    Ronan thought for a while and replied: "The investment is big, the risk is big, and the profit is big." He was worried about misleading Carmen Case, and added: "I''m talking about the situation in North America. I haven''t been to Estonia and didn''t speak. right."


    Carmen Kath asked again: "What about the Hollywood film industry? Is the return on investment high?"


    "This industry is very complicated, especially for outsiders." Ronan said seriously: "There is no insider who can absolutely trust. Don''t invest in Hollywood movies. There are many traps."


    Carmen Case said, "I can trust you."


    Ronan replied, "I can''t believe in myself."


    Carmen Case was stunned, and then understood Ronan''s meaning: "You are also a trap digger."


    Ronan first raised his fingers and made a silent gesture, and then said in a joking tone: "I''m a good person."


    As soon as the voice fell, Carmen Case laughed, and Ronan laughed too.


    The topic of so-called movie investment has also been shifted aside by Ronan lightly. Perhaps influenced by his previous life, he does not want to have a large financial dispute with Carmen Kath.


    In modern society, entanglements in interests are too easy to tear up many close relationships.


    Strictly speaking Ronan and Carmen Cass have met less than five times, but they have found a common topic that is of strong interest to each other. They talked from real estate in Estonia to the clothing industry, and from Hollywood The movie talks about Wall Street.


    I have to say that Carmen Case does have a good insight in business.


    The time was getting closer to ten o''clock in the evening. After looking at the wall clock on the wall, Carmen Case asked: "Ronan, you didn''t drive, how can you get back?"


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words and said: "There is a car rental in the hotel, I''ll get down to get one." He stood up: "You rest early, and we will see you tomorrow."


    Carmen Case sent him to the door of the room: "See you tomorrow."


    Ronan walked out of the room and looked back at Carmen Case. Carmen Case leaned against the threshold.


    "Carmen." Ronan looked into Carmen Case''s eyes.


    Carmen Case did not evade, Ronan lowered his head to kiss her, Carmen raised his head slightly in cooperation, four lips were printed together, and the two reached out to embrace.


    It is as if Chu He met at noon, as if Qingming met the river map, the final result must be that one becomes the Yellow River and the other becomes the ocean current.


    Ronan hugged Carmen Case into the room, kicked the door, and the door closed with a slam.


    Carmen Cass faded her stability and showed all enthusiasm. Taking advantage of her breathing time, she whispered, "Don''t be here, go to my bedroom."


    Ronan picked her up and left, facing Carmen Case''s enthusiasm that could melt everything, he could only use Qianli Jiangling in return.


    Suddenly, Ronan had a wonderful feeling:


    Suddenly there is a peach blossom forest, hundreds of steps across the bank, there are no miscellaneous trees, the fragrant grass is delicious, and the water is colorful. If you want to deplete its forests, if the forests have the water source, you will have a mountain, and the mountain has a small mouth, and you enter it through the mouth. Very narrow at first, talented people, repeated dozens of times, suddenly enlightened...

 Chapter 119： A little uncomfortable

    Early the next morning, Carmen Cass was radiant and ordered breakfast for the hotel to be taken into the room. When Ronan finished washing up, the table was filled with a hearty breakfast.


    Ronan went over, kissed Carmen Case lightly, pulled the chair away, and sat next to her.


    Carmen Case said: "I don''t know your taste, I want more."


    Ronan picked up Carmen Case''s dinner plate and asked, "What do you want to eat?"


    "No need." Carmen Cass took a plate of pure hot dishes and said, "I ate too much last night. I want to control it this morning."


    Ronan knew that the model was going on a diet, so he could only put down her dinner plate and chose a few randomly.


    Seeing Carmen Cass eating green vegetables without any taste, and rushing to a cup of meal replacement powder, Ronan said with emotion: "It''s not easy to model."


    Carmen-Cass smiled and said, "It''s fine to get used to it." She said seriously: "The women on our side, younger and older, tend to gain weight. I must always pay attention."


    Ronan remembers that Estonia is one of the countries that joined the former Soviet Union. He is estimated to be closer to the Russians in ethnicity. The horror of Russian aunts is well known all over the world.


    But after thinking about it, I feel wrong. Estonia is near the Baltic Sea, and it seems to be closer to Finland? Looking at Carmen Case''s blonde and green eyes, it seems to be very close to the Nordic people.


    Before breakfast was finished, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, Carmen Case went over to open the door, and her agent Daisy Brook walked in.


    Daisy Brook immediately noticed Ronan, her face was a bit ugly, but she resisted not saying anything, and just said to Carmen Case: "I''m waiting for you in the hotel lobby, you still have an hour."


    After speaking, her gloomy gaze floated from Ronan''s side again.


    Knowing that this was Carmen Case''s trusted agent, Ronan Quandang did not see it.


    Carmen Cass took out her cosmetic bag and sat in front of the mirror to put on makeup. At the same time, she said: "Don''t worry, Daisy is not a bad person, but sometimes I like to think about it."


    "It''s okay." Ronan didn''t feel relieved at all.


    Coming behind Carmen Case and watching her make up and change clothes, Ronan was a bit impulsive again, but thought that Carmen Case still had a job in the morning, so he went down again.


    Carmen Cass changed into a pale gold dress, which was a bit wild in her beauty and sexy.


    Ronan gently pressed her shoulder and said, "Golden God of War, will you be my girlfriend?"


    Last night, the two of them were doing physical communication almost frantically, and they had not had time to talk about this topic.


    Carmen Case suddenly turned around and faced him and said, "Ronan, this...will you talk about it later?"


    This was completely unexpected, Ronan couldn''t help but be astonished, wondering why Carmen Case said this.


    In his eyes, this is a matter of course.


    I remember that in the past, some people commented on love in the Western world. Many Americans came first and then talked about feelings. Just like buying a computer, you look at the hardware and then the software. The hardware is the foundation and the software can be modified later. If the hardware is not good, it is true. Not working.


    It was proved last night that the two are not perfect in terms of hardware, but they are also very compatible.


    Without waiting for Ronan to recover from the astonishment, Carmen Cass said again: "Ronan, don''t get me wrong. Actually, I feel good to you, but you are in the United States and I am in Europe. Estonia deals with business matters."


    She paused, and then said: "I don''t want to lie to you, and I hope you can understand. You and I are similar in some respects, and both are focused on career. I cannot give up my career in Europe and Estonia and come to the United States frequently. It is impossible to give up my career in the United States and stay with me in Europe for a long time. We are all young and we are not in a hurry to make decisions."


    Ronan gently stroked Carmen Case''s face, smiling unnaturally, not knowing what to say for a while.


    But it cannot be denied that what Carmen Case said is true.


    Although he is not very old, Carmen Case dared to run out of Estonia at the age of 14 and go to Milan and other places. He was very assertive.


    Ronan sighed, "This is the first time I have confessed to others."


    The first time after coming to Los Angeles.


    Carmen Cass kissed Ronan, without hesitation, and said: "Let''s keep it like this for now, and leave the rest to time."


    Ronan has never been an indecisive person. Just like last night he decided to turn back and have substantial contact with Carmen Case. He felt good about her and confessed to her, and immediately made a decision: "Then leave it to time."


    Carmen Cass was going to participate in Dior¡¯s media promotion. Ronan didn¡¯t bother her anymore, and he called a taxi back to the Embassy Pictures. Susan Arnold from Midway DreamWorks called him to continue talking about "The Witch Blair "The sequel to copyright trading.


    The incident with Carmen Cass will inevitably make him feel depressed. If he is really a 20-year-old boy, maybe he will be decadent for many days, but Ronan is a mature man after all, and his psychological quality is also very good. His emotions lead the way to normal work.


    Susan Arnold and Ronan negotiated, DreamWorks executives quickly passed, the final sequel shooting copyright transaction price was 12 million US dollars.


    Ronan felt that he had made a profit, and DreamWorks and Susan Arnold also felt that he had made a profit.


    A North American box office that can surpass 150 million U.S. dollars in the box office. It takes less than one-tenth of the box office to win the full copyright of the sequel, and it makes money no matter what.


    This is a sequel full copyright sale, that is, any copyright and income of DreamWorks¡¯ new "Blair Witch" has nothing to do with Relativistic Entertainment. If it goes well, this series can be shot at least two, even like "Most Ghost Street" , "Black Friday" and "Moonlight Panic" and other series, shoot five or six.


    In the morning, Susan Arnold initially signed an agreement with Ronan on behalf of DreamWorks. The formal agreement needs to be drawn up by professionals.


    Ronan''s mood improved in an instant. The $12 million was completely exchanged for waste reuse.


    In the afternoon, Robert Lee came to the company, and he was a little strange after seeing Ronan.


    "What''s wrong with you?" Robert asked, "The mood is not right."


    Ronan rubbed his face: "Is it so obvious?"


    Robert nodded: "Just write it down on his face." He remembered Ronan as a positive and optimistic person. He had never seen such an expression before, and tentatively asked: "You won''t be broken in love, right?"


    Ronan took a few deep breaths, adjusted his mood, and said directly: "I confessed to someone this morning and failed."


    "That Estonian supermodel?" Robert had seen pictures of the two in the tabloid.


    Ronan said, "Yes, Carmen Case."


    "It''s okay." Robert is very comfortable: "You will meet even better in the future. When you become a well-known producer, what kind of woman do you want? Even Julia Roberts has the opportunity."


    Ronan couldn''t help saying: "She is too old."


    Robert added: "It doesn''t seem that the post-80s generation is too good. I will check back and find a suitable candidate. When we select the actors for the new film, I will send her an audition invitation. As long as my head is not stupid..."


    "Okay, let''s talk about business." Ronan interrupted Robert and asked, "Why are you here."


    Robert put away his joke and said seriously: "I got news that the Indians are in contact with DreamWorks again, this time from a private foundation in Mumbai. It is said that they are investigating the feasibility of investing in DreamWorks. DreamWorks people asked them A TV drama project about World War II was recommended, but the TV drama script has not yet been completed. What Indians want to invest in is another large-scale production film. This cooperation is temporarily broken."


    Ronan immediately understood that the TV series project that Robert was talking about was "Brothers". Like Netflix, which was a long-term follow-up company, he has been paying attention to the progress of "Brothers".


    Probably the infringement issues involved in the original work and the author have not been properly resolved. The preparations for this project are very difficult, not to mention that the formal project has entered the preparatory stage, and even the early planning has not been completed.


    The film and television industry in India is very developed. It is estimated that people from that foundation have seen the dilemma faced by Brothers.


    Ronan asked, "Has the Indian gone?"


    "Back to Mumbai." Robert replied concisely: "But DreamWorks has not given up yet."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You continue to keep people staring at the news of DreamWorks'' contact with the Indians. These are helpful to our future plans."


    "Good." Robert replied.


    Ronan knows very well that DreamWorks'' becoming the seventh largest in Hollywood is not to say , but to really do it. From movies and TV to animation and pop music, the stalls are quite large, and I want a short time. Create a complete industrial chain system within.


    But to do this, it is far from enough to rely on the Big Three and Samsung Group, the major shareholder behind it.


    Samsung Group holds a third of DreamWorks shares.


    In some ways, the Big Three are also borrowing chickens to lay eggs.


    Ronan remembered that Spielberg had successfully raised funds from India in his previous life. The amount of financing is unclear, but there are still three to four million dollars.


    In this era, a group of rich people have appeared in many developing countries undergoing change. Due to national conditions and other reasons, some rich people often cannot find suitable investment projects in their hands.


    Hollywood movies have not yet faded from the veil of mystery, and are synonymous with tallness in many countries.


    After Robert left, Ronan found his own notebook and wrote down names such as DreamWorks, Indian Funds, and Relativity Entertainment, and added "Bourne''s Identity" later.


    Relativity Entertainment will definitely expand in the future, and expansion will need funds. The income from "Blair the Witch" must not be invested in the production of new movies.


    To solve the film budget of "Bourne''s Identity", the first choice is definitely to lay eggs.


    I have been there twice in Abu Dhabi. In order to prevent uncontrollable situations, financing needs to be transferred temporarily. The source of funds for "Bourne''s Identity", Indians are a good choice.


    But Indians are completely different from Arabs. For example, the film industry in the UAE is not even a starting point, and the film industry in India has a considerable scale, which is much harder to fool than Arabs.


    Ronan continued to supplement his previous plan.


    Of course, the more precise the plan, the better.


    It is best to find a third-party guarantee.

 Chapter 120： Warranty

    This afternoon, Bob Cohen from Allianz Insurance Group Fireman Fund Insurance Company received the call and immediately came to Burbank and found Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan received the insurance business manager in the office.


    Bob Cohen entered the office and greeted Ronan. He looked around first. The office layout is simple. The most striking thing is the movie posters hanging on the wall, including the already released "Human Removal Project" and "Blair Witch". ", and "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" which will be released within this year.


    The success of the first two films is a typical example of Hollywood''s success in the past two years.


    The last two films are very familiar, and the insurance business of the crew is taken from the firefighter fund.


    If the next two films are successful, Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment will definitely attract the attention of the entire Hollywood.


    It is estimated that the Fireman Fund, which specializes in Hollywood insurance business, will also take it seriously.


    Bob Cohen knows very well that as an insurance business manager, if he wants to continue to climb up the company and get more business commissions, he must have heavyweight customers under his hands.


    "Mr. Anderson." Bob Cohen was quite polite: "Is something wrong with me?"


    Ronan has been busy adding the details of the "Asan" plan yesterday afternoon. The Indian film industry is huge. In many important technical departments in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Indians can be seen everywhere, so we must not use hospitality. "Arab brothers" strategy to face "Asan friends."


    Starting from yesterday, he asked Robert and George Clint to further collect detailed information on Indian Bollywood and private film investors, and asked Dinah Lawyer to inquire about the relevant legal provisions in India and find professional companies to go to India to understand the status of industrial investment. and many more.


    To successfully raise funds, a lot of preparatory work is necessary.


    Insurance is also part of it.


    The Firefighter Fund is now the most used, recognized and well-known insurance company in Hollywood, and behind it is the huge multinational group Allianz Group.


    "I have a new film project here that requires a third-party completion guarantee." Ronan said directly, "I want to cooperate with you."


    Bob Cohen asked immediately: "Can you know what the project is?"


    Ronan took out the original work of Robert Ludren''s "The Identity of Byrne", handed it to Bob Cohen, and said, "I am going to adapt this novel into a movie."


    Bob Cohen took it and glanced at the cover. He had heard of this novel and read it when he was in school. He only remembered the story of an agent, and basically forgot the specific content.


    It is normal that he can''t remember the book once or twice. He didn''t care, and asked: "Have you decided on the script, the director, and the actors? Is there a relevant plan?"


    Ronan has nothing except copyright. To be honest: "This project has just been put on the agenda, and the specific work has not yet started. I intend to raise funds for the production of funds. I need an insurance company as a third-party guarantee for the completion of the film. But I didn''t really have it before. After running the film guarantee, I am not particularly familiar with many of them."


    Bob Cohen knows that this is true. Whether it is Sand Sea Entertainment or the newly established Relativity Entertainment, they were all small companies before. It was only after the success of "Human Removal Project" and "Blair Witch" that they became famous.


    "Mr. Anderson, the company has clear regulations on the Hollywood third-party guarantee business." Bob Cohen is just a small business manager: "Your company has not cooperated with us in this regard."


    Ronan added, "I have already had two films, "Human Removal Project" and "Blair the Witch", which have been released successfully. The filming of "Death Is Coming" and "Ace Agent", which you participated in the insurance business, has ended, and the post-production is also At the closing stage, there is no problem with our ability to complete the shooting and production."


    Bob Cohen smiled and said, "I feel at ease about your company."


    The most basic function of the third-party guarantee is the completion guarantee, which guarantees the completion of all production of the film.


    This is to provide a guarantee for the film crew, as well as a guarantee for the completion of the film to the investor. If the production company or the film crew has a problem, the insurance company acting as the third-party guarantee for the completion of the film shall bear the corresponding responsibility.


    For example, the filming is overdue, the main actors suddenly withdraw, the funds exceed the budget, and so on. All these expenses must be paid by the insurance company.


    In case of a major problem with the crew, such as the bankruptcy of the production company or the withdrawal of the director, the third-party guarantee company may even come forward to take over the project and find suitable personnel to complete the film.


    Otherwise, huge sums of money will be paid.


    Of course, the insurance premium as a third-party guarantee is not low. The charge for the completion guarantee of an ordinary movie is 2.5% of the budget, which is adjusted according to the budget and difficulty of the movie project.


    The third-party completion guarantee for movies with dangerous features such as action movies is generally 4% of the budget.


    "Can you know the budget for this project?" Bob Cohen asked concerned.


    Ronan knows how to attract insurance companies, saying: "The budget cost will not be less than 50 million US dollars."


    Bob Cohen''s heartbeat suddenly accelerated. This is a big deal!


    For the entire Firefighter Fund, a film project with a budget of 50 million US dollars is nothing. The company has projects with a budget of more than 100 million US dollars in cooperation with the six major Hollywood projects. But for Bob, a small business manager, 5000 Ten thousand dollars has never been.


    "Movie type?" Bob asked again.


    Ronan needs a third-party guarantee for the completion of the film, so he is telling the truth: "Currently the most popular action film in North America."


    Bob Cohen¡¯s heart beat faster. The cost of guaranteeing the completion of action movies is generally 4% of the budget. A budget of $50 million is a $2 million policy.


    Judging from several projects under Relativity Entertainment, this company is very reliable.


    Bob Cohen made a quick decision: "Mr. Anderson, the company''s review of the completion guarantee is strict." He smiled and said: "Of course, your company has a good reputation. The completion rate of the last two years is 100%. ..."


    Ronan could see that Bob Cohen was tempted.


    Bob Cohen emphasized a little bit and emphasized: "With your company''s terms and my assistance, the chances of passing the completion guarantee review are very high."


    Ronan laughed and asked, "What do I need to prepare?"


    Bob Cohen attached great importance to this business, thought about it, and said: "I will go back and make a plan, plan the process and the required materials, and bring it over tomorrow."


    "Yes." Ronan agreed: "I will wait for you here tomorrow morning."


    If "Bourne''s Identity" can win the firefighter''s fund as a guarantee for the completion of the film, even if the "Asan Project" is unsuccessful, you can still find investment elsewhere.


    Sending off Bob Cohen, Ronan looked up the information about Indian movies and investment that he had collected before, and looked at it seriously.


    Indians also hope to break into Hollywood. After the economy develops to a certain level, it often requires international recognition. Of course, the most attractive place for commercial films to attract investment is Hollywood.


    Ronan had some impressions. After the economic development of India in his previous life, like the other side of the Pacific, he attacked all over the world and participated in investment or purchase of internationally renowned brands.


    Take the British Land Rover, for example, after the acquisition by Tata Group, many people called it an Indian car.


    This is of course derogatory rather than praise.


    The cooperation between Indians and Hollywood, Ronan remembers most clearly is the Indian capital investment in DreamWorks films.


    However, in terms of time, it was years later.


    From what we know now, the Indians are still in the wait-and-see stage, and DreamWorks does not seem to want Indian funds to rashly participate in the investment of its major production films.


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan said please come in, the company front desk Eva opened the door and said: "Mr. Anderson, there is a Miss Carmen-Cass looking for you, she said it is your friend."


    "Carmen?"


    As soon as Ronan stood up, Carmen Case waved to him from behind the female receptionist.


    "Come in." Ronan greeted.


    The female receptionist hurriedly left, closed the front of the office, and took a special look at Carmen Cass. This woman has long straight hair and a cape, a small but delicate face, excellent proportions, slender limbs and outstanding temperament...


    Look at yourself again? Forget it, the gap is too big Ronan took a new cup, took a glass of water to Carmen Case, and asked, "Why are you here?"


    Carmen Case looked at the book on the desk curiously and said: "I attended an activity in the morning, and I had nothing to do in the afternoon and evening. Come and see you."


    She pointed to the book: "Are you studying business management?"


    Ronan pulled out his chair and sat down, and said, "I''ll take the time to watch. I can manage a dozen or twenty people. It''s a bit difficult to manage two companies now."


    Carmen Case knows business operations well and said: "You can hire a professional manager."


    "I had this idea a long time ago." Ronan smiled: "There has been no suitable candidate."


    The professional manager system is very common in North America. Ronan has also considered this aspect. First, he can''t find a suitable candidate for a short time, and second, he also needs to participate in actual work to improve his ability.


    Now he can bear the pressure of Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment.


    Carmen Case glanced at Ronan: "I won''t interrupt your work, am I?"


    Ronan shook his head: "No."


    Carmen Case picked up the book: "I see it, you are busy with you, don''t worry about me."


    Ronan responded and stopped talking. He picked up the previous information and read it again. During the period, he observed Carmen Case several times. Carmen Case had been reading the book on business management very seriously.


    Soon it was close to get off work time. Ronan saw Carmen Case put down his book, and simply cleared his desk, and said, "Let''s go."


    Carmen Case looked at him and asked, "Where?"


    Ronan took her hand and asked, "Go to my house?"


    "Okay." Carmen Case followed him away.


    That night, the golden God of War was riddled with holes by the Eternal Spear.

 Chapter 121： Downgrade in North America

    In the next few days, Ronan went to work during the day and basically soaked with Carmen Case at night, until Carmen Case ended his trip to Los Angeles and rushed to Paris.


    Maybe the hardware is running well and the software will be easier to install. When Ronan bid farewell to Carmen Case, the two had some emotions that could not be separated.


    But nothing happened. Carmen Case rushed to Paris to continue the modeling career that could completely change the life of an Estonian woman. Ronan returned to the company and still worked hard for his career and future.


    Ronan''s mood has been affected somewhat, and it must be false to say that he is not uncomfortable at all.


    However, he can see that between men and careers, Carmen Case chose the latter.


    If he were replaced by himself, he would make the same choice.


    Ronan''s career has just started, and he dared not relax. After Bob Cohen from the Firefighter Fund sent the plan, he immediately asked George Clint to organize the manpower and prepare to hire a third party to complete the guarantee.


    For large companies that cooperate with the Firefighter Fund all the year round, this is a very simple job, but for a small company like Shahai Entertainment, which is not well-known, it must first win the trust of the guarantor.


    Many things are the hardest at first.


    To pass the firefighter fund''s insurance review, at least a script is needed.


    Ronan didn''t intend to write it himself. The script of "The Bourne" is much more troublesome than the "Human Removal Project". It also involves some political and intelligence agencies. There is a lot of information in the process, and the screenwriter needs too much time and energy.


    External screenwriters are the best choice. Ronan spent some time determining the outline and main plot, and then asked Shahai Entertainment to openly recruit screenwriters.


    As for the director, Paul Greengrass is the first choice.


    But Paul Greengrass is busy finishing the post-production work of "Ace Agent", Ronan did not mention this to him for the time being.


    "The Bourne Shadow" also started the preliminary copywriting planning.


    In addition, there is good news from George Clint that Robert Ludren¡¯s condition has improved. After unremitting public relations efforts, Robert Ludren finally agreed to talk about "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Tongue". The film and television copyright of this book.


    Ronan personally met with Robert Lu Delun. Robert Lu Delun was in very poor physical condition. He seemed to go to see God at any time. No wonder he had not seen anyone before.


    Compared with the negotiation of "Bourne''s Identity", Ronan''s negotiation with Robert Ludren''s agent was much smoother. One wanted to buy and the other wanted to sell, but the conditions were negotiated in one afternoon.


    Shahai Entertainment bought out the film and television copyrights of "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement" and has the right to use subsequent films and televisions.


    In other words, you can continue to shoot a sequel movie on the basis of "Bourne Trilogy."


    Ronan, of course, was able to get these at a high price.


    The four million US dollars is the basic buyout payment. The difference between the two parties is not big on this point, and most of the negotiation time is spent on sharing.


    Ronan has enough confidence in the "Bourne Trilogy" and naturally does not want to include a post-partition in the copyright transaction.


    However, there is no later division, Robert Lu Delun refused to negotiate.


    Robert Ludren¡¯s condition is a 3% share of total box office revenue. Well-known literary works are adapted in the industry. If the box office share option is added, the general ratio is 1.5% to 3% of the box office.


    Ronan certainly would not agree to this condition. With 3% of the global box office revenue, this is tantamount to cutting the meat of the sand sea.


    After some seesaw, the two parties made a compromise. Robert Lu Delun¡¯s share ratio rose to 5%, but the share option was changed from the film¡¯s total box office revenue to the net profit of all revenue.


    At the same time, Ronan also agreed to another condition of the other party. If Shahai Entertainment cannot adapt two novels on the big screen or on the small screen within ten years of the signing of the copyright transfer agreement, Robert Ludren¡¯s copyright agent has the right Take back all copyrights of these two novels.


    With a basic transfer fee of 4 million U.S. dollars, plus a 5% net profit share, he won the film and television copyrights of "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s Announcement", and Ronan basically achieved his goal.


    Of course, the copyright fee is still solved by Shahai Entertainment borrowing from the theory of relativity.


    In fact, he wanted to further reduce the basic transfer costs and increase the net profit sharing ratio, but Robert Lu Delun did not agree.


    With the film and television rights of these two novels, the future "The Bourne" will be able to build a complete trilogy and worldview. After filming the movie in the future, you can continue to shoot sequels based on the plot of the characters.


    If the opportunity is right, even TV series can be adapted.


    Ronan returned to Los Angeles and found a suitable candidate among the many screenwriters who applied for it, a screenwriter named Tony Gilroy.


    This person is not a first-line screenwriter, but he can surely fall into the second line, and he has a small screenwriter team under his hand.


    Because it is an adaptation of the script, the price is not high, Tony Gilroy and his four-person screenwriting team, a total of $300,000 in salary.


    Of course, whether it is screenwriting compensation or copyright fees, all of them will be included in the cost of the film in the future.


    Ronan chose Tony Gilroy because, on the one hand, he participated in the writing of many action movies.


    The screenwriter entered Hollywood with the sports romance "Ice Romance" and has since participated in the scriptwriting of the thriller crime movies "Tears and Scars" and "Devil''s Advocate".


    Last year, Michael Bena made a film of an oil worker flying into a space drilling meteor. Tony Gilroy was one of the signed screenwriters.


    This resume is worthy of Ronan''s payment.


    On the other hand, Tony Gilroy, except for "Pocahontas", participated in other projects that were not originals from him.


    This is also an important reason why Ronan chose Tony Gilroy.


    Many screenwriters who like originality are just like directors who are obsessed with their own world.


    These will become severely unstable factors in commercial films.


    The three projects that Tony Gilroy participated in later were all participated in the form of hiring screenwriters, that is, others came up with ideas and general frameworks, and he and his team wrote the plot on this basis.


    Ronan attaches great importance to such a resume.


    Because he also needs Tony Gilroy to write the script under the established framework.


    Ronan had an in-depth discussion with the screenwriter after Shahai Entertainment signed a contract with Tony Gilroy, especially about the plot trend and character.


    "Tony, this is a commercial movie." Ronan''s outline has been handed over to Tony Gilroy: "Tell me about your ideas for adaptation."


    After a moment of contemplation, Tony Gilroy said: "The outline of the story line is very clear, and the script should be written with attention to the narrative rhythm. Now the audience is demanding faster and faster narrative rhythm of commercial films. I think the story rhythm must be tight and the plot should not be too negative. Miscellaneous, don''t make settings such as trance on Bourne''s amnesia, so that the audience will realize the character''s amnesia in the next minute after seeing the character, thinking that this is not an ordinary person."


    Ronan agreed with him and said, "Don''t burn your brain for the plot."


    "Yes!" Tony Gilroy is worthy of being the screenwriter who worked with Michael Bay: "The story should be concise, to ensure that the majority of the audience can easily understand it."


    He also said: "In terms of roles, the drama about the heroine in the novel is too complicated, and the heroine''s role is reduced. The script is entirely based on Byrne."


    Perhaps Tony Gilroy has been influenced by Michael Bay: "The heroine becomes a vase, and it exists more as a symbol around Berne."


    Ronan nodded slightly, the screenwriter was closer to him in concept.


    Tony Gilroy added: "Byrne is an agent. The most influential agents in Hollywood are James Bond and Ethan Hunter. If we want this movie to be successful, Byrne must work with these two The role of success is clearly different."


    "Go on," Ronan said.


    Encouraged by Ronan, Tony Gilroy continued: "Bourne¡¯s appearance should not be too outstanding It is better to be an ordinary person who can be remembered. Byrne has no money, his head Not very easy to use, without high-tech equipment, even if you are lucky to be able to use a pistol, you can use whatever weapon you usually catch, such as pencils, ropes, toothbrushes, etc. These are the most obvious manifestations of the agent of Byrne. The characteristics are completely different from James Bond and Ethan Hunt."


    "It makes sense." Ronan said again: "If Byrne becomes Bond and Hunter, this movie is very likely to fail."


    With Meiyu in front, those who follow the trend will be unlucky.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Tony, first take a sample and see the effect. Also, the first draft of the script must be completed before the new year."


    Tony Gilroy assured: "No problem."


    Ronan is quite satisfied with the screenwriter. There is a clear-headed and experienced screenwriter, as well as the director Paul Greengrass. The film adaptation of "Bourne''s Identity" should have a higher chance of success.


    An agent completely different from James Bond and Ethan Hunt.


    Maybe the latter two will learn from Byrne in the future.


    It is difficult to say whether the "007" series changed its style and chose the hard bridge and hard horse Daniel Craig as the actor of James Bond, whether it was influenced by "The Bourne".


    The screenwriter has been finalized, the director has a candidate target, Ronan also considered the choice of actors, with a preconceived impression, Matt Damon is the first choice.


    Other actors can wait for the director and most of the behind-the-scenes staff to be in place before going through auditions.


    There is no shortage of actors in Hollywood.


    In the midst of busyness, gradually approaching the end of October, before Halloween, "Blair the Witch" was officially released from North America after a 17-week screening.

 Chapter 122： Overseas channels

    From the initial release of the news in front of the audience, to the downgrade of all theaters in North America, "Blair the Witch" has caused a violent shock among the audience. To some extent, the reputation of this film has been stinking.


    But what makes many media and industry insiders feel weird is that even after the main creators were exposed to media interviews, a large number of viewers still entered the theater amidst scolding, to watch this movie, which is not even a movie, and then scolded. Watch.


    This also creates an illusion that the heat brought by the curse can continue to the sequel.


    When "Blair the Witch" finally left the theater, the North American box office stopped at $156.52 million.


    US$156.52 million also made Blair the Witch temporarily ranked eighth in the North American box office rankings in 1999.


    All of the first seven films are famous.


    Temporarily ranked first this year is "Star Wars: The Threat of Ghosts", followed by "Supernatural Sixth Sense", followed by "Toy Story 2" and "The Matrix" and so on...


    Along with these famous films, "Blair the Witch" has also been awarded by the media a title that may be recorded in the annals of film history-the ancestor of pseudo-documentary thrillers.


    As the operator behind the scenes, Ronan is unknown.


    This is also the effect he wants.


    Anyone who wants to grab the limelight can do it, Ronan won''t stand up stupidly anyway.


    Not everyone sees it as clearly as Ronan, such as the film''s director Daniel Melick.


    The director, who was pushed to the front desk by Ronan, appeared on the cover of the new issue of Time Magazine, and almost robbed all the limelight brought by Blair the Witch.


    Subsequently, Daniel Malik appeared on the Oprah talk show.


    The director took all the credit to himself.


    For a time, Daniel Malik was infinite.


    If the 1999 "Hollywood Man of the Year" is selected, Daniel Malik will definitely be shortlisted.


    DreamWorks Pictures also took this momentum to call a press conference to announce the start of preparations for the sequel to "Blair the Witch".


    Only then did the media realize that the filming copyright of "Blair the Witch" had been transferred to DreamWorks.


    For a time, quite a few media commented that the decision-making layer of Relativity Entertainment was flooded with idiots.


    Some media reporters even wanted to come to interview, but Relativity Entertainment followed Ronan''s strategy and remained silent, counting money in obscurity.


    Don''t let go of wretched development.


    If this situation is going to happen, it is likely to be drowned by the spit star.


    With the release of "Blair the Witch", the North American box office credits quickly arrived. This film does not involve foreign investment, and there is no need to make special accounts. The profit is only transferred between Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, Garcia looked at the report and said: "Yesterday afternoon, all the North American box office share was paid to the account, and we received a total of US$79.5 million in North American box office share."


    As soon as the words fell, applause broke out in the conference room.


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas, offline distribution director Terry, vice president Robert, publicity director David Villa, plus the financial director Fiana who had just been transferred from Mary, everyone applauded warmly and watched Xiang Ronan.


    The reputation of the outside world is not obvious, but no one knows better than them. This is a victory for Ronan Anderson!


    This kind of team leader with excellent ability, vision, brain and execution is so important to a company!


    Ronan could feel the cohesion being formed by the management of the Embassy Pictures, and applauded, and waited for the applause to rest. He said: "The success of this film is the result of the company''s collective efforts. I am trying to get people based on "Blair the Witch". Revenue situation, develop a reward plan."


    The applause sounded again, and more enthusiastically.


    As the leader of a company, there may even be a larger team in the future. If you want to let the team exert more powerful energy and truly achieve 1+1 greater than 2, in addition to the leader¡¯s own abilities and personality charm, can you Bringing benefits to followers and bringing actual benefits is also a key factor.


    After experiencing the great success of "Blair the Witch", Garcia had to admit that there is no doubt about the ability of the new boss. This $79.5 million is the best proof.


    In the past ten years, all the revenues of Embassy Pictures have not been 79.5 million US dollars!


    This is just a movie, and then there are two movies, "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming".


    Garcia has worked in this company for many years, and the slow pace of work and the conservative operating strategy of the former boss are about to wear away his ambitions.


    At this moment, he felt that he could do more and go to higher places to see better scenery.


    "Talk about the financial aspects." Ronan said.


    Financial Director Fijana¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse: "During the entire operation of Blair the Witch, Embassy Pictures invested US$12 million in publicity funds, US$7 million in distribution funds, and US$1 million in film purchase costs and other expenses. The distribution cost of the disc was US$2 million, and the total expenditure for publicity and distribution was US$22 million."


    None of the others, including Ronan, spoke.


    Anyone with a bit of a brain knows that this small production with a purchase cost of only 80,000 US dollars is a success in the market with a huge amount of money.


    Under normal circumstances, the publicity cost of Hollywood movies is half of the cost of film production, and some can be flat.


    And what about this film? Garcia knew how much money was spent, but when he heard the figure of $22 million, he still felt crazy.


    In retrospect, I was able to agree to and implement this seemingly crazy plan. One reason was the enthusiastic response from the initial market trial. Another reason was that the copyright of the film was completely in my hand.


    The total expenditure of US$22 million for the announcement did not exceed Ronan¡¯s estimate. With such a large sum of money, the North American box office revenue alone was US$79.5 million, followed by video tapes and DVDs, television rights, and Various overseas copyrights.


    It''s very worth it.


    This is the advantage of having a distribution company and the advantage of standing upstream in the industry chain.


    This $22 million, even if coupled with the $25 million spent on the purchase of Embassy Pictures, is worth the release of a single "Blair the Witch".


    Robert has no sense of these costs, following Ronan''s success in succession, let him believe that as long as Ronan spends money, it will inevitably bring more income.


    His thoughts went elsewhere: "Why do you look forward to the plan in Ronan''s hands so much? Do you look forward to the future trip to India so much?"


    Fiana said at this time: "The 22 million U.S. dollars are all from Relativity Entertainment''s borrowings. Within this week, the loan and interest will be repaid. The principal is 22 million U.S. dollars, and the interest is fixed at 15%. Ten thousand U.S. dollars."


    "In addition, Relativity Entertainment transferred the 5-year offline copyright of "Blair the Witch" to Embassy Pictures for a total price of US$18 million.


    Those present here are all Hollywood insiders, and they are no strangers to this kind of left-handed and right-handed capital operation.


    "The remaining part." Fiana continued: "For the time being, it will be used as a reserve fund and working capital, and will remain in the account of the Embassy Pictures."


    Ronan then said: "This part of the funds will be used first in Embassy Pictures to open up overseas distribution channels, and our next step is to extend our distribution tentacles overseas!"


    The establishment of overseas distribution channels is much more difficult than North American distribution channels. Now, in Hollywood, except for the six major companies, only a few companies have overseas distribution capabilities, and even the ambitious DreamWorks is temporarily unable to do overseas. issued.


    But if you don''t try to establish overseas distribution channels, it is likely to be like DreamWorks, and until the end there is no overseas distribution capability.


    Think about Lionsgate Pictures. At the beginning, it did not have the ability to distribute overseas. The overseas distribution channels in the back were really expanded through acquisitions and their own construction.


    Needless to say, I want to remain independent like Lionsgate, instead of being swallowed up by large groups like those medium-sized film companies in Hollywood history, not only to be able to distribute films in North America, but also to distribute films on a global scale.


    Afterwards, everyone discussed the preparation for the establishment of overseas distribution channels.


    This work requires a dedicated person to be responsible. The Embassy Pictures currently does not have a suitable candidate. Ronan plans to find opportunities to go with his colleagues to dig people.


    It is best to dig a team over.


    The release of "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming" are also the topics of this conference.


    Ronan once again emphasized that the publicity and distribution funds of these two films must be solved by borrowing from the Relativity Entertainment.


    Relativity Entertainment will immediately have US$43.3 million credited to for the time being, regardless of the bank''s repayment, it can fully lend to Embassy Pictures for the operation of new films.


    There is also the sequel copyright that Theory of Relativity shot to DreamWorks, and the transfer money will soon be paid.


    At that time, he will be able to take a large amount of interest from the income of the two films "Ace Agent" and "Reaper is Coming".


    This is the legal income of Relativity Entertainment.


    "Garcia, the previous business of Embassy Pictures can continue." Ronan suggested: "Go overseas to acquire independent small productions, and release or release discs and videos in North America. You have done well before. Don''t give up this business."


    Embassy Pictures used to live on this business, indicating that there is a certain profit margin.


    Since it can be profitable, of course it cannot be given up.


    Some overseas films are sold in North America, and the packaging may not fail to sell a good profit in the disc and video tape market.


    If I have time in the future, I will go to the film festival more.


    Two days before Halloween, the discs and video tapes of "Blair the Witch" were officially launched. Embassy Pictures has distribution channels. Chain stores such as Wal-Mart and Blockbuster have placed this film and related posters in prominent locations.


    The psychology of the audience is sometimes really hard to guess. The reputation of "Blair the Witch" is stinking, and some people are still willing to pay for it. It went on the market for just three days in the first week, and even sold nearly 7 million dollars in rental income.


    The TV premiere copyright of the film has also entered the negotiation stage.


    After Halloween, Ronan was going to hold a celebration party. No media people were invited. In addition to the internal staff of the two companies, he also invited some people who have cooperated, such as directors, actors and other positions who have cooperated or are cooperating. Important candidates are also invited.


    Of course, for this kind of activity, it is impossible not to invite the creators of the crew.

 Chapter 123： I wait for you

    "Honey, it''s somewhere."


    In an ordinary Chevrolet car, Mrs. Seyfried looked at her daughter and said, "Get out of the car and be careful not to dirty your skirt."


    Amanda Seyfried smiled a nice dimple: "I see, Mom."


    Opened the door, Amanda Seyfried pushed the door and got out of the car. The half-height pointed shoes made her feet a little uncomfortable, and she couldn''t help walking a few steps back and forth in order to adapt to the shoes faster.


    Mrs. Seyfried closed the car door, came to Amanda Seyfried and said, "Stand up, I''ll take a look."


    Amanda stood up straight with her hands behind her back.


    Mrs. Seyfried took out a **** lipstick, daubed it twice on Amanda''s lips, then stepped back and looked up and down.


    well! Beautiful, cute, and super invincible beautiful girl.


    "All right, mom?" Amanda was a little worried.


    "Okay." Mrs. Seyfried beckoned: "Let''s go to the hotel."


    The mother and daughter walked towards the hotel where the banquet was located.


    Amanda asked curiously as she walked, "That "Blair the Witch" is Ronan''s movie? Was it because Ronan was successful? Why did the media say that..." She couldn''t remember the name for a while and asked: " What is the director''s name?"


    "Daniel Malik," said Mrs. Seyfried.


    Amanda followed her mother into the hotel, her voice lowered, and continued: "Everyone is discussing that Daniel Malik. It seems that no one associates "Blair the Witch" with Ronan and mentions Ronan''s company. Very rarely."


    Mrs. Seyfried was also very puzzled: "I don''t know why." She touched her daughter''s naturally curly blond hair and said, "Ronan must have benefited a lot from convening such a party."


    How much will Ronan Anderson take out of the more than 150 million US dollars at the box office in North America? Tens of millions of dollars? With the addition of "Humanity Elimination Project", how much money did his two movies make?


    For a moment, Mrs. Seyfried was full of numbers.


    Under the guidance of the waiter, the two came to a large banquet hall. Someone was guarding the door. Mrs. Seyfried reported her name and entered the banquet hall smoothly.


    After entering, Mrs. Seyfried only took a look and realized that this was not a low-level banquet of eating and drinking, but a cocktail party similar to the upper class. She greeted a few people she knew in the crew of the "Clear Humans Project". , She quickly found where Ronan was.


    There were many people around Ronan, and it was difficult for a time to pass, so she took Amanda and stood on the periphery for a while.


    The eyes of those people looking at Ronan were obviously not normal, each of them seemed to emit heat rays.


    That''s not quite right. With years of social experience, Mrs. Seyfried can vaguely judge that the expressions of these people seem to be called admiration.


    They seemed to be particularly convinced by Ronan.


    Think about it, although I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on between Blair the Witch and Ronan, but one person can run two consecutive movies to create a box office miracle. One of them in North America has a box office of more than 100 million US dollars. admire?


    After waiting for a while, there were fewer people on Ronan''s side, and Mrs. Seyfried quickly led Amanda over.


    "Mr. Anderson." Mrs. Seyfried said enthusiastically, "Congratulations on your box office selling again."


    Ronan responded politely: "Thank you."


    Amanda Seyfried took a step forward and said with a sweet smile: "Good evening, Ronan."


    "Good evening, Amanda." Ronan also smiled back: "Oh, you have grown taller and more beautiful."


    Amanda laughed happily.


    Ronan turned his head and exchanged sweet greetings with Seyfried, then glanced at Amanda. He hadn''t seen him for more than half a year. The little girl was obviously good, the most conspicuous was the two small bags bulging on the previous airport.


    The size is not very long, and it is estimated to be in the middle of the same age, but it can be seen now that even though Amanda is short, she has a very good body proportion. Think about Amanda Seyfried who grew up in her previous life. She is also a petite beauty with nine heads.


    Amanda wearing a small floral dress has the shadow of her previous life.


    Far whiter, tender and delicate skin than ordinary Caucasians, petite and exquisite figure, slightly tender voice, plus long golden hair curled like seaweed, giving people a fresh and idyllic temperament between gestures, as if growing in the back The little fairy or soft girl in the garden.


    Seeing that someone came to look for Ronan again, Mrs. Seyfried said wittily: "Mr. Anderson, you will be busy first, we will talk later."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Okay."


    Mrs. Seyfried took the lead to leave, but Amanda deliberately fell behind, glanced around her eyes, did not pay attention to this, and whispered: "Ronan, do you have time? I have a few questions to ask."


    Hearing this, Ronan was a little surprised. Apart from having eaten Amanda''s cake a few times, it seems that the two of them are not familiar, right?


    Amanda looked at Ronan, her face exquisitely like a porcelain doll, her bright eyes a little big abruptly.


    Ronan didn''t refuse, and said, "Not now, I will look for you later."


    Amanda nodded repeatedly: "Well, I''m waiting for you."


    After speaking, she followed her mother and walked to one side. In the middle, she glanced back. A ferocious woman with her head down and her feet invisible came to Ronan. They didn''t know what she was talking about, and they both looked very happy.


    Amanda remembered this female editor, looked down at her little dirt bag, glanced at the ferocious woman''s Whitney Peak, and muttered angrily: "Backaches and leg cramps will hurt you sooner or later!"


    "What are you talking about?" Mrs. Seyfried didn''t hear Amanda''s muttering.


    Amanda immediately became a good girl: "I didn''t see Michelle."


    Mrs. Seyfried knew that she was talking about Michelle Williams, who had filmed "The Human Removal Project," and said, "It should have not come."


    She led Amanda into the crowd and found director James Huang for a chat, then joked with Robert Lee and George Clint, and met as many people as possible.


    Amanda is still young, and Mrs. Seyfried doesn''t want the bad things in Hollywood to happen to her daughter. Some interpersonal things can only be done by herself.


    Amanda was a little boring with her mother. While her mother was talking to the woman named Mary, she asked for a glass of water from the waiter, drinking and relaxing a little bit, especially wearing half-high-heeled pointed shoes. Sore feet.


    "Ronan is great, not just those you saw."


    Hearing this, Amanda turned his gaze slightly and fell on the woman who was talking. She had seen this person when she went to Shahai Entertainment to deliver the cake. It seemed to be a lady at the front desk. She seems to admire Ronan very much: "Let''s put it this way, Ronan is the best among her peers in Hollywood!"


    The man who took the conversation: "Even though the Embassy Pictures was only acquired by Mr. Anderson for a short time, I admire the success of "Blair the Witch" from the bottom of my heart. Together, it''s not half as good as Mr. Anderson."


    Amanda heard it out. This person seemed to be an employee of Ronan''s newly acquired company.


    A few days ago, I heard from my mother that Ronan bought a distribution company, which should be the Embassy Pictures.


    Listening to these people talking about Ronan, Amanda''s eyes turned to Ronan again, as if he was a few years older than himself? But so many people admire it sincerely.


    That''s amazing.


    Then, her eyes fell on the fierce woman again, who seemed to be drinking with Ronan.


    Amanda muttered again: "Don''t look at you now, you will drop down and hit your feet one day!"


    In the center of the banquet hall, Jessica Felton clinked glasses with Ronan and said, "Congratulations, the plan is successful."


    Ronan saw her hand shaking the cup suddenly, and quickly reminded: "Be careful, don''t spill it on your clothes."


    Jessica Felton quickly stabilized her wrist: "I don''t know why, food and drink are always spilled out."


    "It may be that you use the clipper and the splicer for a long time." Ronan suddenly guessed: "If you stay at home and practice techniques like this all day, it will cause fatigue. Your right hand is your main hand. You may not be aware of it. Muscle fatigue appears when holding things, causing wrist instability."


    Jessica Felton thought for a while, and said: "Your analysis makes sense Ronan said: "We must combine work and rest. By the way, Jesse, the film you edited is very good, and you have contributed a lot to the success of Blair the Witch. "


    "It''s a pity that the shots are too bad." Jessica Felton is confident: "Otherwise I can cut better."


    She suddenly turned to ask: "I read the newspaper some time ago, and there was a photo of you and a supermodel on it, saying that you are in love? Did you get rid of being single so soon?"


    "Don''t mention it." Ronan waved his hand vigorously: "It''s all sad to mention it."


    Jessica Felton is not the kind of gossip, and did not continue to ask, said: "Always find the right one."


    Ronan shook his head: "I have already decided, and the rest of my life will be dedicated to my favorite cause."


    "That''s right!" Jessica Felton highly recognized Ronan''s words: "Everything else is imaginary. Only the technology you master can accompany you for life."


    Ronan was speechless for such a single person who was single with skill and ability, and simply changed the subject: "How did you think about what I said last time?"


    Jessica Felton said: "The producer? I''m reading this book, and I went to the tutor to ask for advice. The tutor gave me a lot of information. After reading it, I found that the producer is also very particular. Technical profession."


    Ronan then said: "The technique of controlling the overall situation is more challenging than the unilateral technique of editing."


    "It makes sense." Jessica Felton said: "I also plan to study it."


    Ronan just wanted to say something more when he found that Daniel Malik was approaching diagonally.


    This is the celebration party for "Blair the Witch". Embassy Pictures routinely sent invitations to the creators of the crew, and now I only see Daniel Malik coming.

 Chapter 124： Like a villain

    "Long time no see, Director Melnick."


    Ronan was quite polite and said with a smile: "You are welcome to come to the reception."


    Daniel Malik looked a little serious: "I am the director and producer of "Blair the Witch", how can I miss the celebration party."


    Hearing this, Jessica Felton glanced at Daniel Malik. As a technical madman, there was a burst of professional contempt in her heart. The shots were so bad and the technology was terrible!


    Ronan proactively extended his right hand: "Welcome."


    Daniel Malik didn''t mean to hold it at all, and said, "I''m here, there is one more thing."


    Ronan looked at Daniel Malik curiously, and Daniel Malik said, "Thank you Mr. Anderson for returning "Blair the Witch" to me."


    This sounded like a thank you, but there was a strange smell in it, even Jessica Felton, who didn''t know the inside story, could hear it.


    She looked at Daniel Malik and Ronan again, and gradually she had guesses, and she estimated that there was a conflict between the producer and the distributor.


    No matter how technically he is, Jessica Felton is an insider in Hollywood and knows that there are countless conflicts between production and distribution.


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Are you working with DreamWorks?"


    Daniel Malik finally showed a smile on his face: "Is it unexpected? To tell you the truth, DreamWorks bought the rights to the sequel of "Blair the Witch" just to cooperate with me."


    How thick is Ronan? Moreover, the original intention is to reuse waste, saying: "I wish you success."


    This was a bit beyond Daniel Malick¡¯s expectation. He looked at Ronan¡¯s calm face and couldn¡¯t help saying: ¡°Originally, we can continue to cooperate, and "Blair the Witch" will continue the success of the first film, but you... ¡­"


    Coming here specifically, without responding to Ronan Anderson''s stinginess, Daniel Malick felt uncomfortable all over, and continued: "You have done too much! I just want to get my share, and you To deduct the benefits that the producer deserves!"


    Ronan said calmly: "I respect you and hope you respect the contract we signed."


    Daniel Malik kept nodding: "Good! Good! Mr. Anderson, see you in court."


    Ronan didn''t answer the conversation, this kind of pure interest dispute, saying everything is superfluous.


    Think about the previous life. When Daniel Melick and another director, Ed Yardo Sanzzi, signed a contract with Artisan Pictures, they verbally agreed that only one table would be needed for the big movie. The result? Later, the artisan film industry was still brought to court.


    The revenue of "Blair the Witch" is too high. As a producer and director, how can it be possible for only $80,000 plus a little box office bonus?


    But understanding belongs to understanding, Ronan will not be soft when it comes to pits.


    The $12 million sequel copyright transfer of "Blair the Witch" has been paid for by Relativity Entertainment.


    Relativity Entertainment then lends to its own projects, and the funds are relatively sufficient.


    As for Koch Pictures¡¯ 10 million U.S. dollar share, I¡¯m not in a hurry, and it¡¯s not too late to wait for the overseas copyright to be sold.


    Daniel Malik left soon.


    "How do you feel like the villain in the movie?" Jessica Felton said suddenly.


    Ronan looked at her: "How can a person like me be a villain?"


    Jessica Felton has been exposed to too many movies because of his technical training. According to the usual movie thinking, Jessica Felton said: "A little director has worked so hard to produce a film, but the film sold at the box office, but the big company defaulted. If you are not divided, you can only complain..."


    "It would be a waste of you not to be a screenwriter!" Ronan couldn''t help laughing, and casually explained: "What I signed with him is a buyout contract. All copyrights are bought out at once, and no subsequent sharing is involved."


    Jessica Felton understood: "Is this director not abiding by the contract? He still came to you, it''s his problem."


    Ronan spread out his hand, as if he had met his soulmate: "Yes, that''s it." He glanced at the other side: "A friend is here, you can play by yourself."


    After speaking, Ronan took two steps forward and shook hands with James Huang''s agent Edward: "Welcome."


    "You created a miracle." Edward was a little excited.


    Ronan said, "I just bought other people''s movies and plans." He looked around: "Edward, I want to talk to you about something."


    Edward guessed something and said, "Yes."


    The two found a place with a small number of people and sat on a nearby chair. Ronan said: "I plan to shoot and produce the sequel to the "Human Removal Project" next year, and I intend to continue to invite James to be the director."


    "This is a good thing." Edward smiled honestly, but didn''t respond positively: "The sequel movie has always been a guarantee of success."


    Ronan wanted to settle the contract with James Wong before the release of "Death is Here", saying: "Glen Morgan is writing the script and will soon come up with the first draft. Let''s talk about James'' new contract."


    Edward still smiled honestly: "The "Reaper is Coming" has already started pre-screening publicity. James has made a lot of announcements. For the sake of our cooperation this time, don''t distract James for the time being. We will talk about it after "Reaper is Coming" Right."


    Hearing this, Ronan knew that James Huang could not be dealt with for the time being, and said: "Well, I will communicate with James. You and James will say hello in advance."


    Edward said with a smile: "No problem. Ronan, we are very happy to cooperate, and I hope to continue to cooperate with you."


    The words from the agent''s mouth could not be taken seriously, Ronan talked a few more words with Edward, and left here separately.


    The previous two collaborations with James Huang, especially "Reaper Is Coming", because of the pre-signed contract, Shahai Entertainment saved a lot of directors'' pay.


    But after the success of "Human Removal Project", James Huang is no longer the little unknown director.


    Those who can get an entertainment brokerage license will not be fools. Most Hollywood brokers have a high degree of education and naturally possess a certain analytical ability. As long as "Reaper Is Coming" succeeds, James Wong''s director''s pay is bound to rise a lot.


    Ronan ended the negotiations with Edward and made two preparations in his heart. The first choice is of course James Huang to continue to direct the sequel to the "Human Elimination Project". If the pay is too high, other candidates must be considered.


    After walking around the banquet hall for a while, Ronan found Andrew, the associate producer of "Death Is Coming".


    "Next year I am going to shoot the sequel of "Human Removal Project"." Ronan said directly: "Can you be a production manager?"


    In fact, Andrew has the position of assistant producer in the crew of "Death is Coming". He is responsible for the work of production manager and the daily affairs of the crew.


    Although he used to only work in the videotape crew, the production of "Death Is Coming" with an investment of tens of millions of dollars also opened up Andrew''s horizons.


    Andrew hardly hesitated and said, "Yes."


    Ronan added: "After "Reaper Is Coming" is released, you talk to James'' agent about the director contract for this film, and the pay is as low as possible."


    "Is there a bottom line?" Andrew asked.


    Ronan replied: "The lower the better."


    Andrew is a strong executive and said, "I see."


    Ronan whispered a few more words, allowing Andrew to spare time to prepare for the negotiation. Andrew will go first for the negotiation, which also adds a layer of buffer, which may have an unexpected effect.


    After telling Andrew, Ronan was going to find Amanda, but he met Paul Greengrass and Catherine Hegel''s agent Dean.


    Ronan and Dean drank a glass of wine. Dean first congratulated, and then said apologetically: "The company has a meeting today. It was delayed for a while, and it was late."


    "It''s okay." Ronan said with a smile.


    Dean values ??the cooperation with Ronan. One success is luck, and two consecutive successes are not just luck.


    "Catherine asked me to apologize to you." Dean was very sincere: "Something happened at her home. She went back to Washington, D.C., so she can''t come over."


    Ronan also gave face: "Family is important."


    Dean followed his words and said: "Yes, family should be the first." He took the opportunity to change the subject: "Ronan, you need an actor, director or other position, you can contact me, William Morris will provide you with Enough support."


    This sentence is Dean''s purpose.


    Ronan certainly will not refuse the goodwill released by large brokerage companies, saying: "I will not be polite to you if you need help."


    The relationship between the producer and the agent is in opposition and cooperation. No matter how serious the differences are, they will maintain the ostensible respect. No one can say that the other party will have the resources they need urgently.


    As one of the largest brokerage companies in the industry, William Morris has a large number of actors, directors and behind-the-scenes work types. If you are willing to pay the price, a brokerage company like William Morris can help the producer in a short time. A super luxurious lineup of the whole crew.


    Although the one-stop packaging service is created and carried forward by caa, nowadays, more than one company provides packaging services.


    Ronan found Amanda Seyfried in the southeast corner of the banquet hall.


    "Hello, Mrs. Seyfried." Ronan said politely: "I haven''t said thank you, the cake is really good."


    Mrs. Seyfried said with a smile, "You like it."


    Amanda Seyfried approached her mother and whispered: "Mom, I want to ask Ronan a few questions, can I speak to him alone?"


    "Yes." Mrs. Seyfried did not refuse, but whispered in her ear: "You cannot leave the banquet hall."


    In her eyes, Ronan is indeed a good person, but the longer her daughter is, the more beautiful she is. There are certain things just in case.


    Amanda nodded, smiled a nice dimple at Ronan, and walked towards the place with few people.


    Ronan asked curiously, "Amanda, what can I do?"

 Chapter 125： Shooter

    There were a lot of people in the banquet hall, and finally found a quiet place. After sitting down, Amanda Seyfried quickly raised her foot. The half-heeled shoes really made herself taller, and the pointed shape also appeared The feet are very nice, but the taste after walking on the road


    Who knows who wears it.


    Amanda adjusted a comfortable posture and said to Ronan, "There is a very important question, I don''t know who to ask." The expression on her delicate face seemed a bit embarrassing, and she paused for a while. Then he said, "Ronan, you are a very good producer. Can you help me?"


    Ronan did not rashly agree: "Your mother can''t solve it?"


    "Well, she can''t solve it." Amanda Seyfried seemed to make up his mind: "My friends don''t understand, except for you, I am not familiar with other people in Hollywood. This problem is brought by my mom and dad."


    Hearing this, Ronan stopped talking, and didn''t want to rush into other people''s housework.


    Amanda is only 14 years old, and she is still not very knowledgeable about things like words, words, colors, etc. Regardless of whether Ronan agrees or not, she said to herself: "I once heard my mom and dad talk about it and wanted me to drop out when I was sixteen. , Concentrate on acting and have time to play more roles, saying that this will be more beneficial to my future in Hollywood."


    Ronan understood what Amanda meant. This kind of thing is too common in Hollywood. Many child stars are actually walking this way. Young Hollywood actors who have become famous are few people who really patiently read. This is both an actor''s personal issue. , Is also a family reason.


    The speed of Hollywood''s renewal is too fast, and it will be forgotten before long after it has just made a name and failed to make good use of it.


    To become famous as early as possible, as early as possible to make money.


    The number of actors who dropped out of school at the age of sixteen or seventy were countless.


    Amanda Seyfried has just moved from the model advertising circle to Hollywood, and currently only starred in one film of the Human Elimination Project. If her parents want her to drop out of school, it is really hard to ask someone for advice.


    Seeing Ronan being silent for a long time, Amanda asked quickly: "Ronan, do you think I quit school?"


    "Amanda, everyone has nowhere to go, I can''t answer you directly." Ronan said from the side: "I am a member of the dropout army."


    "Really?" A surprise appeared on Amanda''s face: "You have also dropped out? Can dropping out bring success?"


    Ronan is speechless. On the Lao American side, is there an inevitable connection between dropping out and success?


    "After I dropped out of school, I encountered a tragic failure, and then found that I was seriously inadequate." Ronan did not answer directly: "Up to now, in order to keep up with the company''s development, I will go to the previous school every half month. , Ask the professor for help. In my spare time, I basically study and study various cases. These are the accumulations that should be completed at the student stage."


    The surprise on Amanda''s face has disappeared, her big eyes blinking, obviously thinking about Ronan''s words.


    Ronan still said from the side: "If you drop out, you may have a good opportunity to become a big star. Continue reading, you can broaden your horizons and enrich yourself. Even if you don''t become an actor in the future, you can have other choices."


    "That''s it." Amanda Seyfried had limited age and experience, and seemed confused.


    After thinking for a while, Amanda found that Ronan did not seem to have clear suggestions.


    Ronan turned his head and looked at Mrs. Seyfried. This middle-aged woman may be a portrayal of many ordinary people. She really loves her children, works hard to protect them, and hopes that they will succeed, but she also values ??her immediate benefits and wants to not pay. Too much can make a big profit.


    Similar situations are common all over the world. For example, when he lived on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there was a period when the theory of reading uselessness was very popular. Even in the information age, the chicken soup that could only be read for non-readers was everywhere. .


    However, the writers of these chicken soups dare not let their children drop out.


    Amanda crossed her fingers and entangled them. What she saw and heard in the crew of the Human Clearance Project made her feel that Ronan was a decent and trustworthy person.


    "Ronan, I have no one to consult except you." Amanda was a little anxious, and said a word directly: "I will be sixteen soon, and I have to find a way to dispel my mother''s thoughts."


    Hearing what she said, Ronan understood the girl''s true thoughts and said: "Whatever you think in your heart, do it."


    Amanda Seyfried actually has a clear tendency towards choice, perhaps she hasn''t fully realized it yet.


    "What do I think?" Amanda was stunned.


    Ronan reminded: "Aren''t you trying to dispel your mother''s thoughts?"


    Amanda scratched her curly blonde hair, obviously remembering what she had just said.


    Since Amanda Seyfried has a tendency, Ronan no longer evasively said, "Amanda, do you know my impression of you after we worked together once?"


    Amanda asked immediately: "What is it?" She seemed a little worried, and her ten fingers were twisted together again: "Is it not so good?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are like a fairy-tale Christina Ricci, and an elf-like Natalie Portman."


    Amanda feels better: "Really?"


    Both of them are enough to rank among the most famous girl stars in Hollywood in the 1990s.


    "I understand." Amanda still knows these two colleagues: "Christina Ricci, who dropped out of school to concentrate on acting, is going downhill; not only did Natalie Portman read it not be forgotten, but the future is brighter."


    "You are a smart girl." Ronan stood up.


    Amanda looked up at him: "Ronan!" Those big talking eyes regained their luster, and a dimple smiled on her delicate face: "I know what to do, thank you."


    Ronan pointed to his chest: "Follow the choice here."


    The cocktail party ended at ten o''clock, and the company employees went to a nearby night venue to start a real carnival. Ronan and the management did not go. The presence of senior staff would affect the atmosphere, and it is necessary to maintain a distance from ordinary employees.


    As soon as Ronan got home, he received a call from Amanda Seyfried, and Amanda solemnly said thank you again.


    Faced with this situation, the choice is bound to have gains and losses.


    In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there are many grassroots stars in Hollywood, and there are also many academic stars.


    In previous lives, when talking about highly educated and academically dominant actors, those who are familiar with Hollywood first think of Natalie Portman. In fact, there are many Hollywood stars who graduated from prestigious schools, but most people rarely make a fuss about their academic qualifications.


    Entering the room, Ronan saw a photo of Carmen Cass staying here. He put it away and put it together with some important information. He will not let this kind of thing cause long-term troubles, and he has already walked away from some depression. Came out.


    Ronan found out the latest information about Indian films and related investments that Robert and George Clint had collected and looked at it carefully. During the review process, he specifically recorded the key points, and confirmed it with some laws and regulations sent by Lawyer Dinah. To reduce the risks and loopholes in the plan.


    After reading these, he found out a lesson plan he got from Professor Johnson a week ago and read it carefully.


    This is a lesson plan drawn up by the USC Film Academy with Cutthroat Island as the object of analysis.


    As one of the most tragic failures in Hollywood''s history, Cut Throat Island deserves a serious analysis and summary by any producer and production company.


    From financing to controlling the budget to the internal issues of the crew, there are in-depth analysis in the lesson plans.


    Although there are suspicions of hindsight, it is absolutely useful for Ronan, because some mistakes can be effectively avoided.


    Relativity entertainment should also avoid taking the road of Carlock Pictures.


    Carlock is an independent production company that once produced Terminator 2 and Instinct, and was once the leader of Hollywood mid-range companies.


    The failure of a major production left Caloque untouched.


    To a certain extent, Cutthroat Island is also considered untimely.


    The pirate ship turned upside down. Since Cutthroat Island, there is only one series of truly successful pirate movies.


    Ronan kept seeing midnight, put down the copy of the lesson plan, went to the living room and turned on the computer, first checked the mailbox, and saw that there were no new emails, and then logged into the blog.


    Looking at Cavanka''s basic eunuch''s novel on the blog, Ronan couldn''t help covering his face. Fortunately, there were no readers, otherwise he would really receive the blade.


    This is a prepared back road, but as of now, this back road can basically be overturned.


    At present, the company is developing smoothly, the funds are still sufficient, and he is busy at work, it is impossible to devote time to writing blog novels.


    Hire a gunman.


    The copyright law of the United States clearly stipulates that as long as the relevant employment contract is signed, all works created by the employed within the scope of the contract shall be owned by the employer.


    To put it bluntly, this is the same as when a producer finds an idea and then hires a team of screenwriters to create a script.


    Ronan found the notebook and wrote down several fifty shadows with the name Gray, Twilight and The Hunger Games.


    Except for Gray¡¯s Fifty Shadows, I have seen the original work because of my curiosity. The other two series have only watched the movie and the movie has only been watched once. In addition to the main storyline and Mary Su, other memories It''s relatively light.


    Fortunately, the basic settings are fairly clear.


    Ronan looked at the three names. The first protagonist is all women, a typical female novel.


    It seems to be looking for a female gunman.


    Ronan didn''t assign this business to the company, but asked Mary to send out a recruitment notice the next day to recruit suitable female writers across the United States, preferably a little younger.


    This makes it easier to understand the psychology of young girls.


    I vaguely remember that when the original author wrote these novels, he was not too old.


    Ronan also took the time to write the background setting, main line outline and main characters, etc.


    The gunner must also be patient to find, Ronan''s work focus has once again shifted to film distribution.


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 Chapter 126： True stories and fake stories

    "Thanksgiving holiday schedule is very competitive, this "Ace Agent" has no advantage at all."


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, theatrical distribution director Thomas said: "So, we set the premiere date on November 19."


    Ronan flipped through the information about "Ace Agent" and didn''t say much.


    Garcia asked at this time: "Is it sure how many premiere theaters there are?"


    Thomas replied: "There was a trial meeting for the theater party. The theater party was quite satisfied with the type of film and the action scene, but the actor''s setting..." He looked at Ronan and told the truth: "The theater party Unanimously questioned the actor''s identity setting, which also affected the resources they invested."


    This is entirely within Ronan''s prediction. Arabs are the absolute protagonists. Anyone who knows a little about the North American film market knows that this kind of film is less likely to sell.


    "There will be about 1,500 theaters for the premiere." Thomas added: "But each theater has at most one theater for screenings, and some even share the same theater with other films."


    Regarding the specifics of the film, Garcia had some knowledge and asked, "What about the publicity aspect?"


    David Villa¡¯s deputy Gilberto said: ¡°At present, US$1.3 million has been invested in publicity funds, mainly in outdoor hard-broadcasting and newspaper TV stations where ethnic minorities gather, and another US$700,000 will be invested before the film is released. "


    Ronan closed the information and said, "We will decide whether to invest more after seeing the premiere status."


    "Okay." Garcia said again: "There are 1,500 copies ready, and all of them will be delivered before November 18."


    He said to Fijana, the chief financial officer, "The two films "Ace Agent" and "Reaper is Coming", all expenses are borrowed from Relativity Entertainment."


    "Okay," Fiana said.


    Garcia, who presided over the meeting, transferred the topic: "Now let''s talk about the situation of "Reaper is Coming."


    Robert took the lead: "Director James Huang was not satisfied with the dubbing and soundtrack. Since last Thursday, he has mobilized several major actors to re-dubb, and it can be completed in about a week. The media and theater screenings will be released. Monday morning."


    Thomas then said: "Due to the success of the "Human Removal Project", the theaters have a certain degree of confidence in the new film directed by James Huang. There is no strong competitor in the same weekend. Currently, it can guarantee that around 2,000 theaters will be opened. How much to increase the number of theaters and the filming rate will have to wait for representatives of several theaters to watch the trial screenings before there is a final conclusion."


    David Villa said at this time: "The pre-screening promotion is steadily advancing. From mid-November, the promotion will be increased. The advertisement for "Reaper is coming" will also be posted in "Ace Agent". In an agreement with Sony Columbia, the commercials for "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" will also be posted in the latest James Bond film "Dark Sun"."


    Hearing this, Ronan asked Garcia: "Is the copyright negotiation with Sony Columbia completed?"


    "The big terms are basically agreed, and only a few small details are still being negotiated." Garcia replied: "A formal agreement can be signed as soon as this week."


    The two are talking about the overseas copyright negotiations of "Blair the Witch."


    Ronan did not directly participate in the negotiation of the overseas copyright of the film, but instead authorized the theory of relativity to the Embassy Pictures, which was personally responsible by Garcia. Garcia has conducted contact negotiations with five companies with overseas distribution capabilities, and finally signed Sony Entertainment¡¯s partner is still.


    There is no other reason, but Sony Entertainment has the highest bid.


    In the final licensing terms, Relativity Entertainment licensed all copyrights of "Blair the Witch", including overseas screenings, home entertainment, television stations and derivatives, to Sony Columbia Pictures for a price of US$50 million.


    The current details of the differences between the two parties lie in the authorization period.


    This is a movie that can make Relativity Entertainment''s revenue exceed 100 million.


    The commercials for "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" "Black Sun Crisis" are also part of this deal.


    James Bond has a huge influence, and if he can post the film, it will save a lot of marketing expenses for the Embassy Pictures, and the publicity effect is also good.


    SMD ads can be said to be one of Hollywood''s oldest and most effective ways of publicity.


    It¡¯s never difficult for North American movies to sell overseas copyrights, but Ronan didn¡¯t let "Blair the Witch" be sold as a bundle with Shahai Entertainment''s video tapes this time. There are not many films that have not sold overseas copyrights. To cherish and use it, it must be placed at critical moments, such as foreign investment projects such as "Death is Coming".


    Although he had thoughts at the time, Ronan quickly realized that the copyright of "Blair the Witch" was completely in his hands, and there was no need to play this kind of profit sharing trick.


    Ronan no longer cares about the overseas copyright of "Blair the Witch" for the time being. For some tasks, he only needs to grasp the direction, and the specifics can be left to his subordinates to do a good job of supervision.


    "How many media and theaters are currently inviting?" Ronan asked.


    Thomas replied: "Seven theater chains including Empire Entertainment, AMG and National Artists will send representatives, and some independent theater directors near Los Angeles will also come."


    David Villa added: "The full-time reporters from the three major newspapers in the circle "Variety", "Entertainment Weekly" and "Hollywood Reporter" will be there, and people from professional film magazines such as "Premier" will also come. I also contacted a lot of entertainment reporters from major newspapers."


    Ronan is quite satisfied with this result. After the great success of "Human Elimination Project", the director James Huang has already had substantial influence.


    "Robert, how about the real people and real things you collected?" Ronan asked again.


    "There are a lot of cases in this area, and there are many that have actually happened. I found a few relatives of the person involved. It''s kind of..." Robert shuddered: "I am a little bit convinced that there is death in this world. "


    He smiled and turned to the topic: "I have collected a lot of information, especially the cases that occurred in the last two years. I also asked someone to do a video interview with a few family members, and I paid a salary and negotiated for publicity. , These are all handed over to David."


    David Villa said: "We will hype these real cases at the most critical moment before the screening."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Think of a proper way to incorporate the fake stories of the film into these real stories."


    More than a dozen real events, mixed with a fake story, are easy to be regarded as, Ronan vaguely remembered that in the online media reports he had seen in his previous life, the plot of "Death is Coming" was also mentioned, although he was still reading. , I didn¡¯t take it seriously, but I also remember that when an online media first introduced "Reaper Is Coming", they said it was adapted from the real experiences of some people in the 1970s.


    Then, he looked around for this film. At that time, his knowledge was limited and he was really scared to pee.


    To be honest, this is the rare horror movie Ronan has seen that scared him, or it may be because of his young age at the time.


    Later, when I watch "Saw Cry", I don''t feel that way anymore, it''s more gastrointestinal discomfort.


    Ronan has always recognized James Huang''s concept of horror, and the invisible is the most terrifying.


    Many people who watch movies have a similar mentality. For example, in "The Seven Deadly Sins", Ronan found it very attractive in the first half, but Kevin Spacey appeared in real life, and the appeal of the movie was instantly reduced.


    After the meeting, Ronan did not stay at the Embassy Pictures. After lunch, he came to the Los Angeles branch of Merrill Lynch, ready to talk to his stock broker Scott.


    It is now early November 1999, and it is time to process the funds invested in Nasdaq.


    "Mr. Anderson, do you want to invest more?" Scott had a bit of excitement and enthusiasm on his face: "Now Nasdaq is hot, and many stocks are skyrocketing every day, creating wealth miracles every day!"


    Ronan also observed carefully when he entered Merrill Lynch. Most people here are like Scott, with an abnormal excitement.


    The stock market has caused many people to go crazy.


    Ronan kept calm and said, "Scott, I''m not here to invest more."


    Scott was stunned, this was completely unexpected, and subconsciously asked: "Are you no longer investing?"


    "I just bought a film distribution company and need a lot of money to expand overseas distribution channels." Ronan doesn''t say anything about the stock market. He has limited understanding of this, and he has long found a suitable reason and excuse: "I Now that the funds on hand are insufficient, a large amount of money is urgently needed."


    He glanced at the stock broker who was somewhat surprised: "Scott, I want to sell the shares of Cisco and Yahoo."


    Scott said anxiously: "This is not the best time to shoot!" He further said: "Yahoo''s single share price is now close to $230..."


    Ronan raised his hand and interrupted him: "Starting from December, you have mastered the scale and successively sold the two stocks in my hand. They must be sold before the new year!"


    Due to limited understanding, I only remember that Nasdaq collapsed rapidly after entering 2000, and the exact time is not known.


    Having said that, if there is no special study, who will remember the exact time of the crash.


    Besides, Nasdaq and Internet stocks have been fired so high Who would believe that there is no bigwig behind? Just accept this kind of thing when you see it right.


    When it first bought Yahoo, the unit price was less than $70. Now it has more than tripled.


    Cisco rose even more.


    A lot has been gained.


    Ronan has invested two sums of money successively, the first 9 million U.S. dollars after the end of Abu Dhabi and the 5 million U.S. dollars when the "Human Cleanup Plan" settled the investment income, which is a total investment of 14 million U.S. dollars.


    Compared to Yahoo and Cisco whose market value is getting more and more terrifying, the shares obtained with this money are just a drizzle.


    Throwing them out in batches is unlikely to cause stock market volatility.


    Scott still wanted to persuade, but Ronan made up his mind.


    In the next few days, Ronan went to Merrill Lynch several times. Scott quickly formulated a sell-off plan, starting from December, and selling the shares of Yahoo and Cisco every other day according to the situation. They will surely be able to sell before the new year. Light.

 Chapter 127： Death is not easy

    Compared with the last time "Human Removal Project", the trial screening of "Reaper Is Coming" went very smoothly. After the trial screening, Embassy Pictures did not spend much tongue, and won 500 more from the major theater companies in North America. In addition to the 2,000 or so theaters previously identified, "Death Is Coming" will be opened in North America on a super large scale of more than 2,500 theaters.


    In addition, many chain theater companies have guaranteed that the rate of filming will not be less than 15% during the opening day.


    North America is the most mature commercial film market in the world. Major theater companies have long established standards for the quality of screening films. The creepy feeling of "Reaper is Coming" can be experienced even if you are not a horror film fan.


    If "Blair the Witch" is purely a "deceptive" promotion and marketing, then the horror film "Reaper is Coming", in addition to marketing, its own quality is also sufficient to attract audiences.


    After confirming the screening theater, Ronan signed a loan agreement, and the large sum of funds from Relativity Entertainment was transferred to Embassy Pictures again, ready to print 3,500 copies at a time.


    "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming" will be released one after another, and the post-screening promotion of the two films has reached the most critical stage.


    The former has limited capital investment, and outdoor advertisements can only be seen near minority communities. Almost all media advertisements are put on newspapers and television stations that target ethnic minorities.


    With the Arab male protagonist as the core, this film brings together African, Asian and Latino and other positive supporting roles to defeat white terrorists.


    Although extremely politically correct, the main audience must be ethnic minorities.


    In this era, there are not many ethnic minority stars like Will Smith who have real market appeal.


    In the next ten years, Ronan dared to continuously invest in the production of black movies, and the risk is much smaller than using white men as the male lead.


    The pre-screening publicity budget of "Ace Agent" is only 2 million U.S. dollars. In addition to the distribution expenses, Ronan plans to control the publicity and distribution costs of this film within 5 million U.S. dollars.


    Regarding "Reaper Is Coming", the media and theaters have received great response from the screening. Ronan temporarily increased the total propaganda budget to 10 million US dollars.


    After a large sum of money went down, the pre-screening promotion momentum was very strong. In newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations, and outdoor billboards, it was easy to find posters and advertisements for "Death is Coming", and two different trailers were also entered NBC/ABC and several popular cable TV stations¡¯ evening commercials.


    At stores such as Blockbuster and Wal-Mart that sell rental discs and videotapes, posters have been posted in prominent locations early on.


    The advertising effect is directly proportional to the investment. Even the opportunistic propaganda method of "Blair the Witch" caused a sensational effect with tens of millions of dollars.


    The trial screening effect is good and the investment is high. If this is not an R-rated film, but a PG or PG-13 rating, the Embassy Pictures may win more theaters.


    Since the editing was done by Jessica Felton, this film was also influenced by Ronan, the producer. The most typical example is the increase in blood scale. If measured by Ronan¡¯s standards, it is probably the same as "Reaper Coming 3 is about the same **** level.


    This is taking into account the needs of mainstream audiences in North American horror films.


    It is only at the end of the nineties. Horror films without enough plasma are not scary enough in the eyes of many traditional horror movie viewers.


    After the release of "007: Black Sun Crisis", the response of "Ace Agent", which was also posted as an advertisement, was mediocre. Perhaps most viewers are not used to an Arab face frequently appearing in front of the camera.


    In contrast, "Reaper is Coming" has attracted widespread attention.


    The media comments of the trial screening have been suppressed by the Embassy Pictures. Now that the time comes, the media who participated in the trial screening have released relevant comments, and the media reputation is generally good.


    "The highlight of "Reaper is coming" lies in its creativity, the inevitable death doom, the ubiquitous death crisis, the new and weird ways of death, and the exquisite but close-to-life layout of death. Many plot designs seem ingenious. Say. The layers of the story make the viewer¡¯s curiosity always mobilized to a certain height, and this kind of emotional tension runs through the film."


    "Premier" magazine gave this horror film an excellent review.


    The influential entertainment magazine "Variety Show" also gave a very good review of the screening, with a score of four stars out of five stars.


    "The story of "Reaper Is Coming" is simple, the title is enough to explain the whole story of the movie, but it is so different from the traditional horror film, in this movie there is no monster that will roar, and There is no sudden appearance of grievances and ghosts, some are just the fear of death that is pressing for death after a group of students have escaped by mistake. This kind of death is not terrible, but the terrible thing is the process of waiting for death. The unknown fear of the movie has become the most outstanding conception of the film, and the horror created by this can be so exciting and breathless."


    In the office, Ronan put down the newspaper, found another statistical report and read it.


    This is a survey conducted by Embassy Pictures which hires a third-party market research company for the Internet and general fan groups. It can also be regarded as a market barometer so that the promotion of the film can be adjusted in time according to the actual situation.


    Among the data in the report, "Reaper is Coming" has aroused social attention far worse than "Blair the Witch".


    Randomly consulted young people under the age of 25 on the street. Less than 20% of the people who had heard of the name "Reaper Is Coming" were close to 50% before the screening of "Blair the Witch".


    As for the discussion of the two films on the Internet, it is not at the same level.


    Ronan made an estimate based on these data. The North American box office of "Reaper Is Coming" cannot be compared to "Blair the Witch."


    How many box offices did "Reaper Coming" get in the previous life? He has no relevant memory, but he can be sure that he succeeded, otherwise he would not have shot so many sequels later.


    Being a **** of death is not easy, you need to keep reaping people''s lives on the screen in order to create profits for the film company.


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan said please come in, Mary pushed the door and walked in, pulled the chair away and sat opposite him.


    She put a document in front of Ronan and said: "The US$50 million that Sony Columbia Pictures purchased for the overseas copyright of "Blair the Witch" has arrived. You said that you would reserve 20% for the establishment of Embassy Pictures. For reserve funds for overseas distribution channels, I signed an agreement with them in the form of a commission from a broker. This is a contract and you need to sign on it."


    Ronan flipped it through and signed it.


    Mary handed over two more contracts: "This is the latest loan agreement for the two projects "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming". You also need to sign it."


    Ronan read it once, signed and said: "Accounts must be done, and the accounts of these two projects must be sent to Abu Dhabi."


    "Shall we go to Abu Dhabi?" Mary asked.


    Ronan said: "I won''t go for the time being. I will invite relevant people to Los Angeles. If they don''t want to come, let the acting accountant do the settlement."


    For some reason, Ronan has become more upset about Abu Dhabi since the last time I saw the Semir.


    It has been two years since he came to Los Angeles. How much did he pay from the imminent bankruptcy to the current situation? He was busy with work, did not relax for a moment to study and recharge, etc. As a result, he hardly slept before twelve o''clock in the evening.


    Strictly speaking, it means that I slept a little earlier in the dark nights with Carmen Cass.


    With so much effort, the career is finally considered to be a start, but there are people watching from behind. How can you feel at ease?


    Ronan used the investment of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to create a good situation today. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is not stupid, and Mansour has already had an idea.


    But if you do it again, Ronan will go to Abu Dhabi to raise money.


    It was too difficult to solve the funding problem for the first film.


    If Ronan is really a good friend of the "Arab people", the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has a need and will definitely respond. With the wealth of the Arabs, he will definitely be satisfied with funds, but he knows that he is not a connection with the Arabs. There is only one channel-funds!


    If the UAE has no money, will he go to Abu Dhabi?


    Friendship with Arab brothers can only be measured by money.


    Mary doesn''t want to go to Abu Dhabi anymore. Although Abu Dhabi looks prosperous, even if she has been there several times, in her inherent impression, Arab countries are still barbaric, ignorant and backward.


    When Ronan said that she did not need to go to Abu Dhabi as the financial director to settle the future earnings of the two films, Mary also changed the subject and said, "Isn¡¯t "Reaper Coming" going to premiere in early December? Can I Bring some friends to attend?"


    "Yes Ronan agreed: "They are welcome to join us. "


    Since there are no star actors, James Wong has just become famous, Ronan is somewhat worried that the premiere will be cold.


    He even said hello to Robert in advance, specifically looking for some "movie fans" to come over.


    Mary smiled and said, "I can bring four or five people to join in."


    Ronan reminded: "You give Robert a call, he is in charge of the premiere."


    The premiere was planned by an external company, and Robert was the head of Embassy Pictures.


    Mary said "Yeah" and was about to leave. Suddenly she remembered that she still had a document in her hand and handed it to Ronan, and said: "Some time ago you asked me to send a recruitment notice to recruit professional gunners. Ten people submitted their resumes. I screened it. , Here are the resumes of three people who meet the requirements."


    Ronan took it and flipped it briefly, and said, "Yes, I will let them arrange an interview."


    After Mary left, Ronan called Eva, the front desk of the Embassy Pictures, and gave her her resume and asked her to call the candidates and ask them to come for an interview tomorrow.


    These three people are all under the age of forty, and have previously published novels in newspapers and magazines. One of them is a screenwriter who works at the bottom of Hollywood, and they are all experienced people.


    The front desk quickly made an appointment with these three people, and the interview was scheduled for tomorrow morning.

 Chapter 128： Bait

    "Miss Lindsay Bill, you sit here and wait for a while."


    Eva, the front desk of Shahai Entertainment, gestured to the bench near the door and said to a girl with long golden brown hair: "I will call you when you come."


    Lindsay Bill put her handbag first, sat down and looked at the company. The company is not big, it looks like 20 people at most.


    But she has heard of this Shahai Entertainment, there is a "Human Elimination Project" which is very popular at the box office.


    "Can you pass the interview?" Lindsay Bill muttered in her heart: "If you don''t succeed, you can only go home and ask your parents for help."


    After graduating from university, there is no reason to be independent, and the parents work very hard. It is unfair to ask them to help repay student loans.


    This road is more difficult than expected. Perhaps after graduation, you should go to a commercial company as an intern, instead of stupidly running to Hollywood as a screenwriter.


    If there is a better choice, Lindsay Bill will not go this way.


    The university is barely considered third-rate, and the business school is a flood of majors. Even if the grades are good, those who come from an ordinary family without a master''s degree, and lack their own work experience, most of them start as interns.


    Lindsay Bill took a few jobs after graduation. The income was too low and she could only maintain a basic life and could not repay the student loan.


    A friend from the liberal arts school was about to come to Hollywood to do a screenwriter. Lindsay Bill talked to him and decided to come to Hollywood to do a lot of work.


    That friend said that Hollywood has a lot of money to be a screenwriter, and an idea can be sold by a Hollywood company for hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. As long as it is talented, it is definitely not difficult. Selling creative scripts not only involves copyright fees. After making a movie, you can still get a draw from the movie box office.


    There is also a screenwriter¡¯s union to protect the rights of screenwriters.


    Under the pressure of student loans and looking forward to a bright future, she came to Los Angeles from Pennsylvania and found that all her friends were talking about were a dream.


    No one paid attention to the new screenwriters, and finally applied for a screenwriting team, but they could only help others, let alone sign the script, even the chief screenwriter of the script had never been seen.


    After coming to Hollywood for three months, she only found two jobs, one with a weekly salary of 220 US dollars, dedicated to writing a script for dialogue between college girls; the other with a weekly salary of 300 US dollars, writing scenes from college life.


    With these two jobs, in the words of a partner at work, she is so lucky!


    It''s normal for new screenwriters to find a job for half a year.


    The screenwriters'' union has a minimum salary requirement, but she asked, the screenwriters'' union has a high barrier to entry, and people like her may not be able to join after two years of work.


    Fortunately, I saved a bit of manuscript fees when I was in college, otherwise the three months would not be able to persist.


    Recently, my good luck ran out and I haven''t found a job for more than a month.


    "Miss Lindsay Bill, please come with me."


    Upon hearing the female receptionist''s words, Lindsay Bill hurriedly stood up, followed along, and smelled it in her hand, there was no peculiar smell.


    Then, a woman who was much older than her came out of the front office, walked towards her, and nodded to the female receptionist.


    Lindsay Bill gave her a special look, vaguely smelling the smell of her peers.


    This is also a candidate? It seems that the "face" is not so good, and the interview failed?


    Good to fail.


    This job is really not good, it is also a gunman, but Lindsay Bill urgently needs it.


    Can''t find a job, so I can only go back to my hometown to ask my parents for help. If I find a job, I can stay.


    Entering the office, Lindsay Bill saw the person sitting behind the desk and was a little surprised. This was too young, as if he was younger than her own age?


    Ronan pointed to the opposite chair and said, "Please sit down."


    Then, he couldn''t help but look at the other side a little.


    This woman should not be twenty-five years old. The dressing is very simple, cheap black suit, half-old skinny blue jeans, gray flat shoes with the edge of the upper falling off, and it is 1.6 meters. He is about five in height, has an oval face, a high nose, and curly long golden hair draped on both sides, revealing a delicate face with soft lines.


    With a slender figure, a delicate face, and delicate features, she is completely different from the traditional American girl. This woman is more in line with the Eastern aesthetic.


    Ronan was a little surprised. Is this coming to apply for a gunner or an actor?


    "Miss Lindsay Bill?" Ronan asked.


    The woman started to feel a little cramped, adjusted quickly, laughed out two nice little rabbit teeth, and said, "Yes, I am Lindsay Bill."


    Ronan nodded slightly to her and introduced himself: "I am Ronan Anderson, the president of Shahai Entertainment."


    Lindsay Bill understood that this was the man who was going to hire the gunman.


    Ronan didn''t talk nonsense, and asked directly: "Have you been a screenwriter?"


    "Yes." Lindsay Bill told the truth: "I have worked in two screenwriting teams. I don''t have the right to sign. The team leader assigns writing tasks, and then I complete them as required."


    Ronan said strangely: "You graduated from business school, why do you think of being a screenwriter?"


    Lindsay Bill has seen some scenes in Hollywood, and has stabilized her mind, saying: "Writing is my personal hobby. During college, I published more than 20 articles in school magazines, most of which were novels. A short story was published in the science fiction magazine "Analog"."


    She took out the bound photocopy from her handbag and put it on her desk: "This is an article I have published."


    It was these articles that allowed Lindsay Bill to get the first two jobs.


    Ronan took it over and looked at it slowly. During that time, he glanced at Lindsay Bill again, and the cramps of the woman at the beginning seemed to disappear.


    "It is not easy to publish science fiction in "Analog", even if it is a short story." Ronan knows the importance of "Analog" in science fiction literature: "Why not stay on the East Coast to be a literary writer, but instead go to Hollywood Up?"


    Many people who engage in literature do not look down upon Hollywood screenwriters, especially those on the East Coast.


    Upon hearing this question, Lindsay Bill immediately thought of Ronan¡¯s identity as the owner of the film company, plus her own experience as a Hollywood screenwriter, and combined her personal experience, saying: ¡°No matter how the elite writers on the East Coast squint Hollywood screenwriters with contempt. , I believe that the world I have gained is beyond the imagination of novelists, poets, and stage playwrights. No serious and respected writer can impress hundreds of millions of people with his work at the same time, but film screenwriters can!"


    Ronan was inexplicably interested when he heard this, and it was not easy for a screenwriter to say such words.


    The role of money is the most obvious reason for attracting screenwriters to stay in Hollywood, but there are also people who want to use a new medium because they lacked abilities in literature and theater circles.


    Ronan added: "Film screenwriters have never been regarded as artists. A screenwriter should be used to the role of an ordinary executor."


    What he wants is a gunman.


    Lindsay Bill knew it well, and said, "I understand."


    Ronan said directly: "You don''t have the right to sign this job, and you don''t have any copyright."


    Lindsay Bill certainly knows the concept of a gunman: "I understand."


    Ronan found the prepared paper and pen and put it in front of Lindsay Bill: "Using the traditional Hollywood female "sex" role and "color" template, such as Julia Roberts'' "Beautiful Girl in Wind and Moon", the female "sexual "As a first point of view, write an article about the hero "fascinated" by the heroine."


    Lindsay Bill did not speak, this is the current mainstream, there are actually many such novels on the market, she also read it when she was in school.


    Ronan also said the second requirement: "Part two. Write an independent heroine. This role must take the initiative. She does not need a man to save, but to save a man."


    "Okay, let''s get started." Ronan glanced at the time: "You have half an hour. There is no limit to the number of words, and the specific background is not limited. Please write to me afterwards."


    Lindsay Bill didn''t say much, moved her chair forward, got closer to the desk, picked up the pen and started thinking.


    Ronan ignored her for the time being, and watched the premiere process of "Reaper Is Coming".


    Just twenty minutes later, Lindsay Bill put down the pen and said, "Mr. Anderson, I''m done."


    Ronan took the paper she handed over and looked at it seriously. Mary Su wrote pretty well.


    The heroine of Mary Su is the current fashion trend. The most typical is Julia Roberts. Call girls can make the rich and the rich love crazy, which is more nonsense than Gray''s fifty shadows.


    Lindsay Bill''s ability in this area is not a problem.


    The independent female protagonist is somewhat jerky, probably because of the influence of the environment. In this era, the truly independent female "sexual" roles are rare in movies and literary works.


    However, it''s good overall.


    Ronan was a little bit worried about the latter, and said: "How do you think you can create a female "sexual" role "color"?"


    Lindsay Bill thought for a while, and replied: "The role''s **** should be close to the people, and it can also have shortcomings. After all, perfection is a very boring thing. Also, the role''s **** must have motivation. This motivation is not only Only for men or children. A male screenwriter I worked with, he said that he can think of 300 motivations for his hero But for the heroine, the only thing he can think of is she wants Go save the child."


    "This kind of subconscious prejudice must be eliminated." Lindsay Bill is obviously very thoughtful, "there is another kind of bridge that must not appear. When the actor intends to terminate the nuclear weapons, he stops to save his girlfriend first. And it succeeds. Yes! Of course, they will also prevent the explosion of a nuclear bomb, but I always think: Does your girlfriend don¡¯t want you to save the city? Or is she a selfish person? Just like that, you still date her ?"


    Ronan carefully read the two short articles written by Lindsay Bill again and said: "Miss Bill, you are admitted."


    Lindsay Bill breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked, "How about my treatment?"


    "The weekly salary is 1,000 US dollars. There will be a reward for completing the book on time. If it is published, the bonus will be calculated." Ronan did not say vain: "You need to write three novels according to the outline template I provided. After the first book is completed, In the second book, your weekly salary doubles, and so on."


    He threw the bait: "If you can impress me with these three books, I will hire you as the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment, a screenwriter with signature rights!"


    "Really?" Lindsay Bill was tempted.


    Ronan smiled and said, "If you have an agent or a lawyer, bring them over to sign the contract tomorrow. If not, I will be responsible for providing an endorsing lawyer."


    Lindsay Bill said immediately: "Okay, see you tomorrow."

 Chapter 129： 3-line treatment

    Looking through the contract, Lindsay Bill picked up the signature pen and signed the double contract.


    Regardless of the current situation, or compared to the salary of the previous two Hollywood jobs, this contract is considered to be well paid. The weekly salary of the first book is 1,000 US dollars, and the second book is directly doubled by 2,000 US dollars. Three books doubled again, which is $4,000.


    With a weekly salary of $4,000, most of the veteran screenwriters who have been in Hollywood for many years cannot get such pay.


    Besides, there is a bonus for finishing the book, and you can get a royalty bonus if you publish it.


    Three months of experience in Hollywood, Lindsay Bill, who is holding a dream, understands what reality is.


    First of all, you have to support yourself, and secondly, pay off your student loans and get a foothold in Hollywood, and then you can talk about talents and dreams.


    "Thank you for coming here specifically." Ronan closed the contract and shook hands with Lawyer Dinah.


    Dinah Ampton said with a smile: "You can call anytime if you need it, I''ll go first."


    Ronan sent her out. After returning, he saw his little gunman in a daze. He coughed and said, "Miss Bill, let''s talk about work."


    Lindsay Bill''s delicate facial features are matched to form a soft Eastern face, which is completely different from the temperament of the American Ocean Horse. He laughed out two little rabbit teeth and said, "Mr. Anderson, just call me Lindsay."


    Ronan is also welcome: "Linsai, you call me Ronan, we will communicate frequently in the future, don''t be too restrictive."


    "Yeah." Lindsay Bill nodded her pointed chin.


    Ronan opened the file cabinet and found out the three previously written backgrounds, characters and plot outlines, and handed them to Lindsay Bill, saying: "Look first, these are all female "sex" themes."


    Compared to the original "Fifty Shadows of Gray", I have only watched adaptations of "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games", which means I have an impression of the hero and heroine and the main storyline. Others are forgotten. Almost, this outline is not perfect, and further optimization is needed to expand the plot later.


    Lindsay Bill read the outline and understood why two paragraphs were written in the interview yesterday.


    The first outline is a standard Mary Su story, but the background is magical, adding elements of vampires and werewolves, but depending on the setting, it still does not break away from the traditional routine that loves to die.


    The second outline that followed Lindsay Bill preferred. It was the reconstruction of the human social order after the end of the world. The story of a strong, independent and willingly sacrificed heroine against the dictatorship.


    It¡¯s not that there are novels with similar utopian settings in North America. Lindsay Bill has also read several books, but it seems that there is no such thing as female **** as the absolute core and the role of **** in this way.


    In Hollywood and even in the literary world, the requirement for female protagonists of "sex" is to be "cute." She has noticed countless times. Those people always say that the female protagonist looks like... they don''t speak straight, but they do. It implies that the creator, a female "sex" role "color" must not act like a man, and a woman cannot do what a man can.


    The third outline is the city fan version of the first outline, but it adds some abusive scenes.


    Lindsay Bill has read a lot of "messy" books and is not surprised by these settings.


    Ronan was very patient, until Lindsay Bill finished reading the three outlines, and then asked, "Any problem?"


    This is related to the next job and job. Lindsay Bill is not welcome, saying: "The outline is not detailed enough. Many supporting characters just have a name and a history, but there is no more detailed setting."


    "I''m not making you a mechanized assembly line operation." Ronan flicked: "You also need to mobilize your own subjective initiative "sex" to make the role "color" and the story fuller."


    Lindsay Bill responded and said, "I see."


    Ronan said again: "I will let someone reserve a desk for you at Shahai Entertainment. During the day you come to Shahai Entertainment to write, so that we can discuss the plot at any time. Other times are free. Submit it to me after writing 10,000 words. Review it once and respond to me in time if you have any questions."


    "Okay," Lindsay Bill said, and then asked, "Which one should I write first?"


    Ronan had planned for a long time, and said directly: "First complete "Twilight", then "The Hunger Games", and finally "Grey''s Fifty Shadows."


    Of course, these three novels only have the first one for the time being, and the remaining sequels can take their time after the first one is completed.


    Lindsay Bill thought for a while, and said: "I am not very familiar with the background content of werewolves and vampires. I need to collect some information first."


    "No problem." Ronan certainly knows the importance of pre-preparation: "I will let someone help you collect relevant materials, and you can go to the library at any time."


    He glanced at the time: "Our contract will be executed from today. If it''s okay, go and prepare."


    Lindsay Bill glanced at Ronan, a little embarrassed, after thinking about it, she said, "Can I advance the salary for two weeks first, I..."


    Ronan looked up at Lindsay Bill, but did not speak immediately.


    "I have the student loan to be repaid." Lindsay Bill was a little lacking in confidence: "The rent is about to expire."


    Ronan belonged to the kind of person who would inevitably ask for rewards and said, "Linsai, you go to the finance department to get a two-week salary, and I will call the finance department."


    Lindsay Bill''s face could not contain the surprise: "Thank you, thank you for your generosity."


    Ronan emphasized: "I just hope you can devote all your energy to work."


    "Yes, I will." Lindsay Bill promised: "I will do my best to do this job."


    With the Gunners, it is only a matter of time before these three novels are written. Waiting for Lindsay Bill to complete the first part of "Twilight" and recommend it to the publishing house in the name of a film company. The publication may be very large.


    Watching Lindsay Bill go out, Ronan suddenly had an idea. Maybe it would be good to create a beauty writer? Hold the copyright in your hand, and give Lindsay Bill the power to sign, print a few photos on the book, and then push Lindsay Bill to the front desk...


    As long as they are properly promoted, talented beauty writers are easy to become popular.


    This Lindsay Bill is much more beautiful than Joanna Rowling.


    However, don¡¯t worry about this. Ronan pushes people with his own self, and things like human heart and greed are too difficult to estimate. Welfare cannot be ¡°sex¡± released at once, just like a little bit of ¡°force¡± back from the other party¡¯s bottom line during negotiations. Give it little by little at the right time.


    Once "sex" releases all the benefits, what will attract people in the future?


    Out of Ronan¡¯s office, Lindsay Bill was taken to a desk in the corner by the female receptionist Eva. There is a complete set of office equipment here. You can use computers to write, or use traditional paper and pen, and computer networks. Can also check various information on the Internet.


    "It''s much more generous than the two small crews before." Lindsay Bill thought of the previous few people crowded on two desks to code scripts, and was very satisfied with this single station: "Generous, value female "sex", hand There is money in it, maybe this is a good boss."


    "You can come to me if you need it." Eva quickly left here.


    Lindsay Bill sat in a swivel chair and carefully looked at the outline of "Twilight". The principle of doing things with money is still very clear.


    Besides, the treatment here is much better than before.


    As for writing within the rules and regulations of Ronan Anderson, it doesn''t matter at all.


    This three-month screenwriting career has allowed Lindsay Bill to realize what kind of treatment he can get in Hollywood.


    An old screenwriter has said that if you have not been humiliated by those stars who have not graduated from high school in the story discussion, then you have not been a Hollywood screenwriter. The screenwriter must always be prepared for the ideas and drafts that he has racked his brains to be ruthless. The deletion, alteration, and execution of the movie are worse than the Indians in the western script.


    The screenwriter has to ask the producer''s opinions, collect feedback and instructions, and go back and make adjustments.


    Now, just like Ronan Anderson is in charge, it''s much easier.


    Time soon arrived at the weekend, Ronan put aside his work and, just like when the "Human Removal Project" was released, he found a theater in the bustling area of ??North Hollywood, ready to go to the movies.


    "Ace Agent" will be officially released in 1,500 theaters in North America this weekend.


    Since the promotion and marketing are all aimed at ethnic minority groups, there is basically no advertisement for this film in the bustling area. It is the advertisement for "Death is Coming". Ronan walked from the apartment to Laurel Valley Avenue, where there were more than one billboards. Saw the poster on.


    The influence of publicity and marketing on the box office of movies is self-evident, especially in the first weekend box office. Publicity and marketing even play a decisive role in sex.


    Ronan entered the chain theater of Emperor Entertainment and looked at the poster in the front hall, and found "Ace Agent" in a less conspicuous position. The poster was centered on the Arab, Asian, Supporting actors such as African Americans and Latin Americans surrounded the back half a circle.


    "How did you watch this movie? Action movie."


    Someone next to him pointed to the "Ace Agent" poster and discussed. Ronan turned his head and glanced at the two white men. The older one shook his head and said, "I don''t like the protagonist. The one is too strange. Let''s look at others. ."


    Ronan sighed, is this really a face-seeking world?


    When he arrived at the ticket office, Ronan took a close look at the electronic trailer in front of him. The bright red font was very eye-catching. "Ace Agent" was also among them. However, this film was only shown in one theater in the seventh field.


    ""Ace Agent"." Ronan said to the conductor: "A ticket, thank you."


    After buying the tickets, he waited for a while, and entered the seventh theater ten minutes before the opening. For the convenience of observation, Ronan chose the last row of seats and waited patiently.


    Whether the theater is big or not, it can hold about a hundred people. Obviously, the theater will not put the best resources on "Ace Agent", not to mention "Black Sun Crisis", which has only been released for two weeks. There is "Guillotine Valley" by Tim Burton and Johnny Depp.


    "Ace Agent" enjoys only three-tier treatment in the theater.

 Chapter 130： Pay him to death

    Ask for a recommendation ticket! Ask for a recommendation ticket!


    The screening was about to begin. While the lights on the ceiling had not been extinguished, Ronan carefully observed in the theater. Although "Ace Agents" was small in scale, it was very targeted. Some viewers entered the film. Hall, but the number of people is not too much.


    Roughly counting, about 20 people, there are males and females, and the majority of men are "sex", more than two-thirds.


    The lights were pretty bright, Ronan could distinguish men and women, but he couldn''t see ethnicity from behind, but vaguely saw many blacks.


    This kind of movie where ethnic minorities play the leading role is really awesome by the black uncles.


    Now the reality is that the proportion of white audiences in theaters is gradually decreasing, and the proportion of minority audiences is steadily increasing. This is also related to the social environment. Ronan has read relevant reports and the proportion of whites in the United States is also declining year by year. The number of blacks has increased very rapidly.


    If the positions of the two sides suddenly reversed at any time in the future, the Bai Zuo people would really pit themselves.


    Ronan is a pseudo-white leftist and a pseudo-progressive person. There is no doubt that there are many people like him in North America.


    Even with the knowledge of the previous life, he couldn''t understand what the "True-White Zuo" actually thought.


    Maybe they all went to the Arkham Asylum to study and study?


    As the saying goes, the Black Gate Prison is responsible for physical training, but Arkham is the all-round spiritual guide.


    Hemon teaches pediatrics, and Arkham is the place that really makes people reborn.


    The film began to be shown, first with the opening of the distributor''s Embassy Pictures, then the desert by the producer Shahai Entertainment, and then the film began in a ping-pong-pong action scene.


    Compared with the previous "Ace Agents" with various black technologies and big scenes of action shots, this "Ace Agents" is too shabby, there is basically no black technology, and the fight basically depends on shaking...


    The action shots taken by Paul Greengrass already have the shadow of the action style of "The Bournemouth 2".


    The sharp editing creates a bullet-like rhythm, and the simple plot is clear at a glance. With the addition of agents and actions, this film is still attractive.


    The plot of the film is very simple. It is almost the same as that of the previous life. It is roughly that the actor¡¯s father sacrificed when he was trained by a world "sex" agent organization. The actor grew up happily with the official and responsible funding of Abu Dhabi until One day a group of white terrorists suddenly appeared in Abu Dhabi, causing serious injuries to the Arab officials who funded him. The hero learned about his father¡¯s glorious deeds from the dying Arab officials. He looked at the dead officials and the innocent people everywhere and decided to find Organize, join the organization.


    The protagonist used his father¡¯s belongings to successfully join the organization. The teacher is a black, and the classmates around are all ethnic minorities. The only white person is still a bad guy and a soft guy...


    Traitors appeared in the organization, colluded with terrorists, killed black teachers, and wanted to use phone cards to drive people all over the world crazy in order to achieve the purpose of healing the planet.


    Then the protagonist and his companions rushed into the lair of terrorists. Under the background of people going crazy all over the world, they killed all the white terrorists, saved the world, and found a beauty by the way.


    The routine is very traditional, but the style is very unique.


    Fortunately, the shaking shots in this film belong to technical "sexual" shaking. Unlike the dizziness-like shaking of Blair the Witch, the 2d movie does not look dizzy.


    Ronan has seen this "Ace Agent" many times in post-production, but it looks very different from the drawing room on the big screen.


    Probably because I naturally like this kind of pure entertainment film relationship, watching on the big screen can more mobilize hormones.


    Of course, there are almost no big scenes in the film, no skydiving training, no Hundred People Killing, and no headshot fireworks.


    Then there is the Swedish princess Madeleine. The other party is still a young girl. Ronan is not shameless enough to insinuate minors. The beauty is just looking for the heir of the so-called multinational group.


    The film screening ended without applause or curse. Just like most movies, the audience''s pastime and entertainment ended, they packed their moods and left and continued their daily life.


    While the light was on, Ronan took a quick observation. As expected, most of the 20 or so viewers were ethnic minorities, and there were more than 15 visually.


    Out of the theater, someone was doing an on-site survey of the theater and was asking a black audience.


    "I think I can play b. The action scene is great!" said the black man: "It would be better if there are more black characters in the "color" scene."


    When Ronan passed by, the man wanted to stop him, Ronan waved his hand and walked away.


    Later, Ronan went to another theater near the minority community, and the attendance rate of this theater was significantly higher than before.


    After watching three theaters in a row, Ronan had the most intuitive feeling that the film "Ace Agent" is unlikely to hit the box office, but it will not be a big hit.


    On Saturday morning, relevant statistical data was sent to the Embassy Pictures and also passed to Ronan. The film¡¯s opening day in 1,500 theaters earned US$1.45 million.


    The box office of a single library was close to $1,000, which was slightly better than Ronan expected.


    And Saturday''s single-day box office rose by a bit, winning $1.55 million.


    Three days later in the first weekend, "Ace Agent" earned 4.1 million US dollars in North America.


    "Single hall box office is less than 3,000 US dollars, it is impossible to increase the theater."


    In Emperor Entertainment¡¯s Los Angeles branch, Miller looked at Thomas on the opposite side and said: ¡°We are very supportive of Embassy Pictures this time, but the box office of this film is average. If it weren¡¯t for the success of Blair the Witch, next week Definitely reduce the screening theater and film schedule."


    Thomas said: "The Embassy Pictures is very satisfied to maintain the current number of theaters."


    The box office of the film is not strong, and he has no confidence to speak. The Embassy Pictures is not a big company, and everything depends on the market.


    Miller is very good at talking: "We had a successful collaboration on "Blair the Witch", so I personally would like to take some pressure for your company to keep "Ace Agent" at the current screening scale."


    "Thank you." Thomas knew that this was all false, but he said quickly: "Thank you Mr. Miller for your support."


    Miller continued to sell unpaid favors: "Because of the poor box office of this "Ace Agent", the head office once wanted to reduce the number of opening theaters for your other film "Death Is Coming". I tried my best. Fighting for "Reaper Is Here" guarantees that the situation has not changed."


    Thomas smiled and said: "Mr. Miller''s friendship will be remembered by Embassy Pictures." He took out an invitation letter and handed it over: "The Embassy Pictures welcomes Mr. Miller to the premiere of "Death Is Coming" ."


    Miller accepted the invitation and said, "As long as time permits, I will go."


    "I won''t disturb Mr. Miller''s work." Thomas said goodbye and left.


    Opening the invitation letter, Miller looked at it, and his gaze finally fell on the person who issued the invitation letter, who was the name Ronan Anderson who had heard many times but had never seen a real person.


    Since the success of "Blair the Witch", news of this person has been circulating in several theater companies in North America. As for the content, it is nothing more than how amazing Ronan Anderson is. Two consecutive films with low investment have been a success. , Especially "Blair the Witch".


    According to media propaganda and many people¡¯s cognition, the key to the success of "Blair the Witch" is the director and producer Daniel Malick, but those who deal directly with the distribution company know that the development of a series of miraculous styles " "Sao" "Fuck" is Ronan Anderson.


    For a time, many people said that Ronan Anderson was a god.


    Having been in the film industry for many years, Miller has never believed in the sayings of gods, and there is no so-called gods in the film industry. Even a successful filmmaker will fail.


    After only succeeding in two films, Ronan Anderson suffered a failure.


    Miller began to worry a little about "Reaper is coming". Once successful producers go downhill, they will often fail one after another. If Ronan Anderson produces this horror film like "Ace Agent", Emperor Entertainment will invest so much. Is more resources appropriate?


    If "Reaper Is Coming" has a poor box office in the first week after its release, it is necessary to quickly reduce its screening space.


    "Ace Agent"''s $4.1 million box office in the first week did not even make it into the top five in the North American box office rankings that week.


    "I just said that he won''t have good luck without us."


    In an office at the DreamWorks headquarters, Daniel Malick put down his newspaper and said to Edardo Sanziz, who revised the script: "The public cost of "Ace Agent" is $25 million, even if Ronan Anderson is more shameless. Report, there will be a cost of 20 million US dollars, right? With the funds invested in promotion, marketing and distribution, the box office of this film''s first weekend of 4.1 million US dollars is definitely a fiasco!"


    Although Edardo Sanziz is the second director of "Blair the Witch" , but he doesn''t know much about Hollywood, he asked, "Will the box office skyrocket?"


    Daniel Malick looks like a film market expert: "No! Absolutely not! Like this kind of large-scale commercial film, the box office will only go down!"


    He picked up the newspaper and pointed, "Did you see? Cinema predicts that the North American box office of this film will be around 10 million US dollars!"


    "Should you lose a lot at this box office?" Ideado Sanziz asked.


    Daniel McLaren is showing off what he has just learned: "The box office in North America fails, and it will be even worse overseas. It is estimated that Ronan Anderson can recover 10 million US dollars for this film."


    Edyardo Sanzizi couldn''t help but laughed: "Pay him to death!"


    Daniel Malick also laughed happily: "This movie paid more than 10 million US dollars. Two weeks later, Ronan Anderson also had a "Death Is Coming", and that film paid more than 10 million US dollars. Ronan- Anderson is not far from bankruptcy!"


    Edyardo Sanzizi nodded repeatedly: "Will that **** Ronan Anderson cry?"


    Daniel Malik was in a great mood: "I really want to see what his face is now!"


    At the same moment, Ronan met Paul Greengrass and his agent Dean in the reception room of Embassy Pictures.

 Chapter 131： put pressure on

    In the reception room, Paul Greengrass looked serious, staring at the oil painting on the opposite wall without saying a word. The first week''s box office of 4.1 million US dollars was compared to the US$25 million publicly announced by producer Shahai Pictures. In terms of production costs, it was absolutely a complete failure.


    Even if the actual production cost does not reach US$25 million, judging from the current situation of "Ace Agent", it is a failure.


    The first Hollywood film directed was a disastrous failure, do you want to go back to the UK?


    Going back now, it will be difficult to enter Hollywood again.


    It may never come back.


    There is no longer an action movie with more than 10 million investment that can be directed, and it can only be mixed in the British independent film circle.


    Paul Greengrass swallowed. Although he expected that the film would not hit the box office, this number broke his illusion.


    The bullet-like rhythm, sharp editing, brand-new action scene design, and the unrelenting support of producer Ronan Anderson have made a special agent movie different from traditional action movies. Paul Greengrass thought it would bring freshness to the audience. The stimulus, but he thought too much.


    Is innovation so difficult? Is it so difficult for Hollywood to accept innovation? Moreover, this is not a subversive innovation, it only incorporates some personal style on the basis of the original action movie.


    Paul Greengrass is a relatively pure director, and he is a bit ashamed at this moment: I can''t help Ronan Anderson for his support.


    Hollywood is a producer-centric system. Most directors are directors in charge of filming. However, the producer Ronan Anderson has almost given him the greatest power as a director, and the post-editing only made a few small comments. The film was completed according to his ideas.


    Not to mention Hollywood, it is difficult to find such a producer who believes in the director in the UK.


    Dean glanced at the silent Paul Greengrass and said softly, "Paul, it''s okay, believe me, there is still a chance."


    Paul Greengrass smiled at Dean, but there was a little bitterness in his artistic style.


    He didn''t enter Hollywood until he was almost fifty, and Paul Greengrass cherished the opportunity very much.


    "Actually blame me." Dean showed off the professionalism of an excellent producer, and took the initiative: "At that time, I should persuade you to reject the Ronan-Anderson project. The Arab actor is not reliable at all, it''s me too. I was anxious, my eyes were covered by the opportunity before me."


    Paul Greengrass shook his head and said, "Dean, it has nothing to do with you." He sighed and said, "It has nothing to do with Ronan Anderson. I didn''t do a good job."


    "I told you that the crew, Ronan Anderson, and the Shahai Entertainment behind him gave me the greatest support. I almost have the power of Hollywood first-line directors in the crew. This kind of creative freedom, let alone It¡¯s in Hollywood, and it¡¯s very rare in the UK."


    Paul Greengrass patted his thigh: "But I messed up."


    Dean didn''t know what to say for a while, because he saw clearly that Ronan Anderson''s support for Paul Greengrass could not be faulted by anyone.


    He also watched the film, and Paul Greengrass did a pretty good job, but there are 10,000 reasons. In the eyes of the producer and distributor, it can''t compare to the box office failure.


    Ronan Anderson was very optimistic about Paul Greengrass before, but this failure will change everything? In Dean''s inherent impression, on the production company''s side, the director who lost the box office was not as good as the pheasant in the mountains.


    Where is the business that is not profitable?


    He is only William Morris''s little agent, and he only has Paul Greengrass, a high-quality director client, and he doesn''t want to give up easily.


    The door of the reception room was opened from the outside, Dean and Paul Greengrass turned to look, Ronan walked in.


    "Good morning." Ronan greeted the two of them: "We were in a meeting just now, so you have been waiting for a long time."


    Dean watched Ronan specially. He couldn''t see the dissatisfaction and anger from the young man''s face, and he quickly said with a smile: "It''s okay, you manage two companies and you are busy."


    Ronan sat on a sofa and said, "The statistics of "Ace Agent" have just been compiled and need to be processed. The delay has been a little longer."


    Paul Greengrass couldn''t help but jump his eyelids. This film failed at the box office, and he thought he was the main responsibility.


    Dean tentatively asked: "This film..."


    "I have stopped all the plans related to "Ace Agent"." Ronan''s words are the truth: "The company will no longer invest in publicity and distribution. The most important thing is to stop losses."


    Dean didn''t want to give up on the line, and said: "There is something I can help, just speak up."


    Ronan "exposed" a slightly disappointed smile: "I can handle it here." He "rubbed" his temples: "It''s not easy to explain to the investors. It is estimated that it will be difficult to raise funds from Abu Dhabi. It''s huge."


    Dean and Paul Greengrass didn''t know the inside story. Seeing Ronan''s appearance, they thought he was under tremendous pressure.


    The investment of more than 20 million US dollars has failed, and how much investment can be recovered in the end is still unknown, and no one will feel comfortable changing it.


    Looking at Ronan, Dean felt that this film might affect the future cooperation, but the comforting words and the scenes are not easy to speak, and the beautiful language can''t match the loss of tens of millions of dollars.


    Ronan sighed lightly, with a heavy tone: "Don''t worry, you two, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures can survive this difficulty."


    Hearing this, Paul Greengrass opened his mouth and swallowed it to his lips. Finally he couldn''t help saying: "Sorry, Mr. Anderson, it''s because I didn''t do my job well."


    Ronan shook his head: "It''s that all of us did not do the job well." His eyes quickly drifted from the faces of Dean and Paul Greengrass, looked down at the watch, stood up and said, "Sorry, two , I¡¯m going to talk to Abu Dhabi on the phone in ten minutes. We have time to talk again."


    As soon as Dean heard this, he understood that this was about to face investors¡¯ troubles, and said: "We won''t bother." He still said very sincerely: "Ronan, just call me if you need it."


    How much money "Blair the Witch" can make, William Morris has roughly estimated that the failure of this "Ace Agent" is far from putting Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures into trouble, and there is also a media and theater behind. As Fang is optimistic about "Reaper is Coming", Ronan Anderson has enough room to turn.


    The producer is not the director. As long as the funds can be raised, planning a new film project is not a problem at all.


    Dean didn''t want to break the line.


    Paul Greengrass and Dean shook hands with Ronan to bid farewell. Before Dean left the Embassy Pictures, he looked back and Ronan Anderson walked out of the reception room with a sad face.


    After leaving the Embassy Pictures, Dean said to Paul Greengrass: "Don''t accept media interviews recently. Take a break."


    In the embassy film industry, Ronan walked into Robert''s office.


    "It''s done?" Robert asked.


    Ronan pulled back his chair and sat down and said, "Send Dean and Paul Greengrass away."


    Robert asked curiously: "Why don''t you just talk about cooperation? It is estimated that Dean and Paul Greengrass will not refuse."


    "It''s not the time now." Ronan explained simply: "As soon as the film lost its box office, we hurriedly lowered the price, which might make Dean see the problem and cause an accident in the negotiation. The agents are all keen-smelling guys. Let them cool down for a while. With the box office of "Ace Agent", Paul Greengrass can''t find a suitable job in a short time. It''s good for us to delay the time."


    He smiled: "I want to sign a contract for the director of the trilogy with Paul Greengrass once, and I must first suppress them. The failure of this film lies here, and the pressure will increase day by day.


    Robert understood, and said: "As long as we can sign the trilogy director contract, even if the first film is successful in the future, the director must be paid a raise, but the initiative is on our side."


    "That''s right." Ronan could imagine, waiting for the continuous success of "The Bourne", how much will Paul Greengrass be paid later? It will even involve later splitting.


    As long as this contract can be used to reduce it by 10%, it may be several million dollars.


    Apart from admiration, Robert didn''t know what to say.


    "You can find a way to make a profit for a failed movie." Robert said with emotion: "Ronan, you should be in this business by nature."


    Ronan raised his eyebrows, "Why don''t I hear that sound right?"


    Robert laughed: "This is a good word of praise, really."


    Ronan sighed: "Who will fail if it succeeds? I also think "Ace Agent" has a big box office. But the day we got the investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, it was destined for today''s result."


    When dealing with an official institution like the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Ronan still fulfilled the contract very seriously, saying that Arabs should be the protagonists, so let the Arabs be the protagonists.


    It is not only his money that is losing money, but also a reasonable deduction from the film''s revenue. UU reading


    "Abu Dhabi is okay, right?" Robert asked concerned.


    Ronan said: "It''s okay. I communicated with Saleh yesterday. Movies are also a kind of investment. There are times when they succeed, and there are times when they fail. And they received the samples we mailed in the past, Mansour and others. The senior officials of the Investment Bureau are very satisfied with the plot and effect of the film."


    As long as these Arab tycoons with huge amounts of money and power in their hands think the film is good, it doesn''t matter if they lose money.


    After all, the film has created a very positive Arab protagonist.


    Moreover, Comrade Saleh, the lead party, has always believed that Ronan is an "Arab brother" and he said good things in the middle.


    Ronan turned to ask: "How is the preparation for the premiere?"


    "It''s almost done." Robert said: "All materials are ready, and the media has been contacted, and the venue will be set up after the theater becomes vacant."


    Ronan asked again: "Where are the guests?"


    "According to your plan, we sent invitation letters to many celebrities and brokerage companies, but basically there was no response." Robert replied.


    This answer is not beyond Ronan''s expectation, how can big-name stars be so good please.


    "Reaper is coming" will be released in two weeks, and the pre-screening publicity has reached the most critical stage.

 Chapter 132： Death is by your side

    In a middle-class neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, Kyle rode a bicycle fast on the road, with a large stack of newspapers in a small basket in front of the car.


    Although family conditions are good, there is not much pocket money. If you want more pocket money, you can only earn it yourself.


    When passing by the entrance of a large convenience store in the community, Kyle subconsciously turned his head and glanced at the billboard on the convenience store. There was a huge poster on the billboard. The poster screen was a bit horrifying, and it said "Death is coming".


    Kyle knew that this was a horror movie, and when he went to see "Dark Sun Crisis" some time ago, he saw the film''s advertisement in the patch.


    Glancing at the electronic watch on his wrist, Kyle speeded up and had to deliver the newspaper quickly, otherwise he would be late for school.


    "Hi, Kyle!" someone greeted by the side of the road: "My newspaper!"


    Kyle slowed down a bit, took out a folded newspaper, and threw it to the man: "Eddie, your newspaper!"


    The newspaper fell on the lawn. Eddie went over to pick it up and saw Kyle riding a car all the way, shaking his head back home.


    My mother had already made breakfast, and sitting at the table, Eddie divided the newspaper into two, and put the social and current affairs page on his father''s side, and found the entertainment and sports page by himself.


    First read the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys, and then turned to the entertainment page.


    "A real case of "Reaper is Coming"!"


    Eddie took a big bite of the sandwich and continued to look down: "Reaper is always hunting down those who evade their own destiny. In reality, there are many cases around him!"


    After eating the sandwich, Eddie wiped his hands and continued to look down.


    "In real life, many people have escaped some huge disasters, but the lucky survivors have been chased by the **** of death and died in various strange ways."


    "In January 1993, 21-year-old Jessica Lima helped organize a party for college students in the Santa Maria kiss nightclub in South Brazil, and also helped sell tickets. But when she was about to go out to the nightclub, her sick man A friend called and asked her to stay at home and take care of him."


    "Even though most of my friends were playing at the party at the time, Jessica Lima obeyed her boyfriend''s plea and stayed at home. A few hours later, members of the party band lit fireworks on the stage, igniting the bubble roof of the club Many people died from inhaling toxic gases, while others died as a result of trampling or being trapped in the fire while fleeing. The death toll was as high as 238 that night."


    "Five days later, Jessica Lima and her boyfriend went to another town to play, and when they drove back, they collided head-on with a large truck. Jessica Lima died on the spot. Her boyfriend died in the hospital. "


    Eddie scratched his head, is there really death? There are a few more cases later, in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and even a shooting in Texas four years ago.


    The time, place, name, and specific history are all very clear. It is impossible for mainstream newspapers such as "Dallas Morning News" to write it "randomly".


    Then, Eddie saw the end of the article: "The "Reaper Is Coming", which was officially released on December 3, is said to be a film adapted from a real plane crash. In the 1970s, several students were caught arguing on the flight. We drove off the plane and escaped an air disaster, but in the following two months, these people who escaped from the air disaster died in various accidents..."


    Is there really a **** of death? Or does it mean that fate cannot be changed?


    Seeing this, Eddie suddenly became interested in that "Reaper Is Coming".


    December 3? The weekend after Thanksgiving.


    Eddie took this time to heart.


    In Brooklyn, New York, 22-year-old Tom, after a busy day at work, returned home and turned on his computer, ready to surf the Internet.


    I opened the Yahoo homepage, logged into the forum, and found that a popular post had a lot of replies.


    Tom quickly opened and browsed. This is an interview video. After playing it, it was discovered that several people were discussing the accidental death of one of their relatives.


    First, a picture of a beautiful red-haired woman with a smiling face appeared in the video, and then a picture of a red-haired corpse. Although the corpse was covered with mosaics, blood stains and scars on the corpse were faintly visible, shocking.


    "This is my cousin, Risa Reid, an announcer for Radio Five in Texas, who died in a shooting two years ago."


    The speaker was a girl in her early twenties: "The death of my cousin has brought endless sadness and endless fear to our family."


    A microphone came out: "Why?"


    The middle-aged woman next to the girl replied, ¡°Because Sasha had just escaped a shooting and died in another shooting a week later.¡±


    The man sitting in the middle "interrupted" at this moment: "You must have heard of the Eaton Mall shooting in Texas two years ago? Sasha was on the scene at the time, and she just bought a burger from the burger shop. When she came out, she was attacked by a gunman. Someone knocked her down. Fortunately, Sasha escaped the bullet, but the hamburger bag she was carrying was broken by the bullet.


    Many photos and newspapers appeared in the video. Tom took a closer look. The photos should be the scene of the shooting. The newspaper reported on the shooting. One of the newspapers included "Lucky Girl Sasha Reid". title.


    Tom unreservedly believed that this was a real incident.


    "Reaper didn''t let Sasha off. After the shooting, Reaper came and was next to Sasha!" The man''s words were terrifying: "Only a week later, Sasha encountered a robbery on the street and was driven by the robber. The gun hit the heart and died."


    The man suddenly became hysterical: "Reaper will hunt down everyone who escapes the fate of death! Until they take their lives away!"


    After watching the video, Tom found that in the first reply to the post, someone cited other similar cases.


    There were girls who stayed in the club fire for the night but died in a car accident. Some were blown away by a tornado but died of rabies bites. Someone survived an air crash and soon died in another.


    The fate of these people seemed destined to be taken away by the **** of death, and they would not die once and the next accident awaited them.


    Is there another movie based on a similar incident?


    Tom quickly looked at the relevant information: "In the 1970s, several students were kicked off the plane because of arguing on the flight and escaped an air crash. But in the following two months, these people who escaped the air crash He died in an accident. The famous horror film director James Huang, who once directed the "Human Removal Project", adapted a horror movie "Reaper Is Coming" based on this incident, which will be released on December 3 , Reaper is by your side!"


    After Thanksgiving, newspapers, magazines, TV stations, and the Internet saw a sudden increase in the number of reports on various accidents. It seems that the United States is shrouded in a cloud of various accidents, and some famous accidents in the past many years have also been It is frequently mentioned in the old and new media.


    Everything is telling the public that life is very fragile, and death is around.


    The promotion of "Reaper Is Coming" is far from causing the sensational effect of "Blair the Witch", but it has attracted a lot of attention. The film website established by Embassy Pictures specifically for "Reaper Is Coming" has accumulated a lot. The case of escaping the accident and dying again in the accident is extremely eye-catching.


    Although water is inevitably mixed in the middle, there are also many cases of propaganda fraud, but in many real cases, the credibility is greatly increased.


    At the beginning of December, the total number of visits to the movie site "Reaper is Coming" exceeded 8 million.


    Ronan asked people to analyze the IP address of the website. These audiences are scattered all over the United States and are not concentrated.


    This also shows that huge publicity and marketing have pushed "Reaper Is Coming" to many people across the United States.


    Today, when the film market on the other side of the Pacific is far from rising, the United States is the world''s largest film producer and consumer country. Together with the European Union, it constitutes the vast majority of the world''s film market.


    Films that can seize the two markets will undoubtedly be successful.


    How to push "Death Is Coming" to potential audiences is the focus of publicity and marketing.


    In other words, find the right audience.


    Ronan has never stopped investigating and understanding the market in the past two years. Even in these economically developed areas, one-third of adults never patronize theaters. The core of theater audiences is those movie enthusiasts. They watch at least one movie a week, which can account for 40% of the ticket sales.


    Except for the film enthusiasts of the first echelon, the second echelon watches movies about once a month, and the proportion is also about 40%.


    After a new movie is released, it is the first echelon that really determines the fate.


    These people will pay attention to the new movies released every week, find out which one they are interested in, and then buy tickets to enter the theater on the weekend contribute to the first week of box office for the movie.


    The promotion of "Reaper Is Coming" is enough to ensure that the information of the film is pushed to the front of the first echelon.


    As long as the first-tier crowd can help "Reaper Is Coming" get a beautiful first week box office data, it will be easier to attract the attention of the second-tier crowd.


    The schedule of "Reaper Is Coming" is not good. In the week after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Thanksgiving holiday will undoubtedly release a lot of fans'' watching movies, leading to a lower market in the following weekend.


    But this weekend is also good, and there are no strong competitors in the film that opens.


    There is only one film that opened on a large scale on the same weekend as "Reaper Is Coming". Although the movie "Black Crimes" released by Universal Pictures is starring Denzel Washington, it has a serious literary style and does not have it. Too much market competitiveness.


    In contrast, the movies released on the weekends are much stronger.


    There were "Doomsday" and "Toy Story 2" in the previous weekend, "Straight Dancing Boy" and "Miracle in the Green" on the next weekend, and "Elven Rat" in the future.


    The holiday stalls composed of Thanksgiving Christmas are as lively and crowded as the summer stalls.


    On December 1st, all the copies released by Embassy Pictures were delivered in place, and the premiere of "Death is Coming" also kicked off.


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 Chapter 133： Premiere

    Santa Monica Plaza, the commercial center of western Los Angeles, is also the favorite venue for many first-line commercial events. The premiere of "Death is Coming" was placed in the ag theater of the Santa Monica Plaza Cultural Center.


    Just after noon, a large number of movie fans began to gather at the main entrance of the theater at the third pedestrian street, and some of them came in small groups.


    A black business car parked at the entrance of the pedestrian street, the door opened from the inside, and three middle-aged people got in the car immediately.


    "Are you all ready?" Robert wore a pair of large black super sunglasses.


    A bald head first said, "Don''t worry, everything is ready. We have been doing this kind of business for almost five years, and our reputation is well-known, and we will definitely set off a warm atmosphere."


    Robert is looking for a well-established service company in the industry, with a very good reputation, but he still urges, "You all go to the premiere scene, watch it, don¡¯t be surprised."


    Another inch said with a smile, "We have assigned someone to take charge of various tasks, and we have also prepared a spare manpower."


    Robert nodded with satisfaction. "Next year I will have many premieres here. As long as you do well, I can give you all the rest of the red carpet to enhance the atmosphere."


    The middle-length invention, who has never spoken, is clearly the leader. At this time, he smiled and said, "We also hope to cooperate with your company for a long time."


    Medium and large companies have invested heavily in film promotion and marketing, and there are often high-profile stars in the films. Premiere audiences have never been a problem. For this kind of business, they can only cooperate with small companies with insufficient strength.


    Of course, activities like celebrity pick-ups, drop-offs, meet-and-greets and publicity meetings are also their business scope.


    Hiring people to join fans has long been a business in the industry.


    In front of the ¡¡¡¡ag theater, dozens of media reporters gathered here on time, with cameras and microphones all available.


    On both sides of the long red carpet, hundreds of fans held up posters and actors¡¯ nameplates, waiting for the premiere to begin.


    The sun is close to the sea level, and with the music of the live dj, a black Mercedes-Benz car parked in front of the red carpet. The producer Ronan pushed the door and got out of the car, stepped onto the red carpet, and walked towards the entrance of the theater.


    Suddenly it was a bit cold, no one knew who Ronan was.


    "Who is this handsome guy?"


    In the media area, a reporter asked a colleague he knew well, "I remember the male protagonist is not like this?"


    His colleague said helplessly, "I don''t know."


    "The face is good, but a little thin." Another female reporter said, "I still like to be stronger."


    Ronan has a very large frame. Because of his busy schedule in the past two years, his whole body is more than ten pounds lighter than when he first came to Los Angeles.


    Movie fans and the media are still discussing who he is. Ronan has already walked quickly across the red carpet and entered the theater lobby.


    This kind of occasion belongs to the director and the actors.


    Ronan entered the front hall and saw Robert and said to him, "Good job. There are a lot of fans and reporters."


    Robert tells the truth, "It''s mainly money spent."


    Ronan smiled, "This is the first time, it will be fine from now on."


    No way, no one responded to the invitation from the Embassy Pictures. Even if you spend money, you can''t hire big stars to help. The cast of the cast is limited in popularity. Catherine Hegel is barely a third-tier star, but the most famous is the director. James Wong.


    Because of the reasons known to some people in this circle, James Huang''s appeal to the media and movie fans is actually limited.


    In order to prevent the premiere from being cold and there is room for hype, Ronan had to find a way to operate.


    Wow¡ª¡ª


    There was a shout outside the theater, and the fans suddenly became excited, as if they had seen some great star.


    "Devin Sava!"


    "Devin, look over here, sign me!"


    When Ronan walked across the red carpet, the cold atmosphere suddenly became hot. Ronan glanced out through the glass door. When Devon Sava signed the fans, several female fans pulled his clothes. Release, not the general fanaticism.


    Like an infectious disease, this kind of fanaticism quickly moved people on both sides of the red carpet.


    "These companies are good." Ronan said to Robert, "I found someone very reliable."


    Love the job and work hard, do a job and love a job.


    This is a good employee.


    Anyway, this is also a reflection of the integrity of the Hollywood industry chain.


    Nowadays, in Hollywood, there are basically practitioners in every career you can think of. From the glamorous celebrity director in front of the stage to the obscure service provider behind the scenes, it can be said that there is everything available.


    Even the highly specialized mother Sang has a complete industrial chain.


    Another silver Mercedes parked in front of the red carpet, with Catherine Heigl''s long hair pulled behind her head, revealing her delicate makeup, wearing a rental Dior one-shoulder evening gown, and getting out of the car on the red carpet.


    "Catherine!"


    "I love you! Catherine!"


    "Catherine Hegel!"


    Just getting out of the car, Catherine Hegel was pleasantly surprised. Looking at the sound coming from, hundreds of fans were calling her name, and many of them held her poster high.


    Catherine Heigl received professional training, and immediately took the most elegant posture, walked forward slowly, and waved to the fans on both sides of the red carpet.


    "Catherine!"


    "Catherine!"


    called her voice higher, the atmosphere at the scene was simply too hot.


    Catherine Heigl smiled on her face, but she tried to control the expression on her face, so as not to laugh too much, resulting in poor results of the live photos taken.


    "Catherine Heigl, I love you!"


    Some fans shouted loudly. Catherine Heigl glanced over there and blew a kiss, making the fans even more sensational.


    The atmosphere on both sides of the red carpet reached the highest level since tonight.


    So I am so popular? Because of her natural personality, Catherine Heigl didn''t think there was anything wrong with this, but took it for granted.


    At this moment, Catherine Heigl''s self-confidence is bursting, and she feels closer to the first-tier stars.


    Self-confidence will make an already beautiful woman more temperamental. Catherine Heigl also attracted a large number of reporters, and the camera flashed off without stopping.


    "Signature, Catherine!"


    "Signature!"


    Catherine Heigl came to the place where she shouted the most crazily on the left. Under the protection of security personnel, her eyes quickly swept over the neighboring fans, took the signature pen and notebook from a girl wearing Chanel, and signed it. first name.


    "mine¡­¡­"


    "Here!"


    Movie fans are very enthusiastic.


    Catherine Heigl signed two names and was about to pick up the third person''s notebook. When he saw the other party''s tattered clothes, he immediately retracted his hand, jumped over this person, and took one wearing a beautiful bracelet.


    People''s book.


    "Miss Heigl, go back."


    Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was too warm, security personnel reminded me.


    Catherine Heigl slipped the signature pen to a well-dressed young man, ignored the security personnel at all, turned back to the middle of the red carpet, and walked forward slowly.


    She is very slow and seems to enjoy this feeling.


    The black actor behind Tony Todd went on the red carpet, and Catherine Hegel entered the media interview area.


    In the ¡¡¡¡ movie fan group, some people raised their hands high and made a gesture. Some fans who were originally empty-handed immediately became magical with more Tony Todd posters, but the number was much smaller than that of Catherine Heigl.


    Ronan watched Catherine Hegel being surrounded by media reporters and accepted the interview with joy, and then turned to look at the red carpet. Anyway, the atmosphere of the premiere was already there.


    The only regret is that there is no big-name star to help out, and there is still a lack of topicality.


    The connections are still not wide enough, Ronan made up his mind to attend more parties in the circle and get to know more heavyweights.


    These are good for future career.


    Soon, he had a concrete idea.


    I read in the newspaper a few days ago that the Gotham Independent Film Award has just been awarded.


    This is the iconic award at the beginning of Hollywood''s annual awards season. The awarding of the Gotham Independent Film Awards also means that Hollywood''s new awards season has officially opened.


    In the future until the Oscars ceremony, Los Angeles will have massive parties around various awards. Producers, agents, celebrities, directors and public relations masters, as well as members of the academy, will all flood the period.


    It can be said that this is a good opportunity to meet more people.


    and I can also observe how the Oscars works.


    Even if he has not actually participated in the Oscars, Ronan knows very well that Oscars are never the best film awards, but are awarded to the most successful films.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    Catherine Heigl entered the front hall, saw Ronan, and quickly walked over "Why are you here?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer, but instead took a good look at Catherine Hegel and said with a smile, "Catherine, you are so beautiful today."


    "Thank you." Catherine Helge opened his arms and hugged him gently, with a humble tone "Thank you for giving me this opportunity."


    The two separated, Ronan introduced to her, "This is Robert Lee from Embassy Pictures."


    Catherine Hegel immediately put away her smile, the humility in her tone disappeared, and said faintly "Hello, Mr. Li."


    Robert shook hands with her, "Hello, Miss Heigl."


    Ronan said to Catherine Hegel, "You go to the cinema first."


    Catherine Heigl looked at Ronan, her face instantly filled with smiles, "We''ll see you later."


    Watching Catherine Heigl twisted her body into the theater, Robert touched her nose and said, "This woman changes her face so fast."


    Ronan smiled and said, "There are too many actresses like this."


    More people entered the theater one after another. Ronan chatted with James Huang alone, and soon entered the theater.


    Due to limited investment, the scale of the premiere was not large, and it soon entered the actual screening stage.


    Ronan watched it in the theater. It was not bad. The media seats in the first few rows of the theater were basically full.


    With media attention, the film can gain more exposure.


    .

 Chapter 134： Audiophile

    On the big screen, Terry and Carter quarreled fiercely, making it difficult to talk.


    The atmosphere in the theater was almost suffocated. Eddie just grabbed the arm of the chair and subconsciously guessed how Death would harvest the next life.


    Terry turned around angrily and walked onto the road from the front of the bus parked on the side of the road. As soon as she walked out of the front of the bus, another bus that was whizzing by ran into her, and blood and meat flew into the sky.


    "what--"


    The girl''s screams suddenly sounded, seeming to be frightened.


    Eddie held the armrest of the chair tightly with one hand, and touched his chest with the other, his heart banging banging quickly, as if it would come out of his throat at any time.


    "Scared me to death! Scared me to death..." A black boy wearing glasses next to him seemed to be broken by the movie: "Scared me to death!"


    Eddie took a deep breath again and again. This director is too frightening. He hasn''t shown his death face once, but he is almost scared to death.


    But after being frightened, Eddie feels enjoyable again. Isn''t that what I want to watch a horror movie?


    Sure enough, unpredictable death is the most terrifying.


    New York, Brooklyn, after watching the movie, Tom went out of the theater, stood in front of the theater, looked up at the street lights and billboards in the sky, an idea flashed out of his mind unconsciously: the billboard will not fall, right?


    "Let''s go." Someone greeted the female companion, "Hurry up, or I won''t catch the bus."


    The female companion seemed to have soft legs and said loudly, "Don''t tell me about the bus. God, don''t let me see the billboard, these things are terrible!"


    µÎ¡ª¡ª


    A car roared past, Tom covered his neck subconsciously, but thought of poor Billy, the poor child whose head was cut off by the iron plate rolled up by the train.


    There is also Mrs. Liu Dun, and Todd who died in the bathroom...


    is simply an encyclopedia of life murder!


    There are persecuted paranoias in this film, which cannot be watched. After watching this film, the disease will definitely get worse.


    It is good for ordinary people to read it. At least it can make people pay attention to the safety details in life, because accidents often start from some details, such as slipping in the bathroom, the knife is not in the place, leakage, gas leakage, car accident and many more.


    Tom murmured: "It''s dangerous to use electricity indiscriminately like me."


    looked up at the sky, he walked towards the parking lot: "Reaper should have no chance with me."


    Los Angeles, Santa Monica Plaza, ag theater, Katherine Heigl crossed her arms and was cold all over her body, she just felt terrified.


    This is the first time Catherine Heigl has seen a film. I didn''t expect it to be so scary.


    Compared to "Reaper Is Coming", that "Screaming Scream" is not scary at all.


    Using simple details of life to design all kinds of exquisite killing methods, James Huang, the director, is really abnormal.


    Combined with the death-death scene in the movie, Catherine Heigl thought about what she did in life, and suddenly felt that she was a dead little princess.


    Ronan watched the screen with interest. James Wong adjusted the dubbing of the film some time ago. He didn''t watch the result of James Wong''s adjustment, but now he has some surprises.


    James Wong added a song to the film in this dubbing adjustment.


    Although he has no accomplishments in songs, the younger Anderson has heard many songs before, so Ronan heard this song, and remembered its name and the story behind the song.


    This song called "rkyuntahigh" runs through the film. Although the rhythm is cheerful and light, it is often used as a song during travel, but many people did not pay attention. The author of this song, John Denver, died in a plane crash. .


    So this also magically fits the film¡¯s prediction of the plane crash at the beginning of the film, and it will appear before everyone''s death.


    From the negative side, this can be regarded as a contrasting beauty with music scene lining grief.


    Although it still has the style of American horror movies, in general, this "Reaper is coming" breaks through all the genres and techniques of all previous horror thrillers. There are no monsters, no horror killers, no ghosts, and everything is unknown. , But it appropriately reflects James Huang''s concept of "the unknowable is the most terrifying".


    Next to Ronan, Robert suddenly whispered: "I often pull the plug when I have water in my hand. I won''t dare to do this next time I kill him."


    "It''s not so exaggerated." Ronan has a good mentality: "It''s just bad habits."


    The movie screening was over, and there was enthusiastic applause in the theater. As a horror film, the quality of "Death is Coming" far exceeded the passing line.


    Guests and media reporters in the back row came to congratulate them, and Ronan responded one by one.


    "Good job, James." Ronan gave James Huang a hug, "This is a masterpiece!"


    He hugged one by one with the main creators of the crew. With the guarantee of promotion and marketing, the possibility of the film''s failure is extremely small.


    Then, Ronan led the film crew to the news hall, ready to start the regular premiere conference.


    But instead of appearing at the press conference, he asked Andrew to host it.


    "People often see in the TV news that some people have experienced tornadoes, floods, collapsed buildings and survived a catastrophe, even unscathed, but some people drown in a shallow ditch where the water level is below their knees. The fragile contrast is the inspiration for "Reaper Is Coming"."


    Standing in a lounge separated by a wall, Ronan listened to James Huang calmly answering reporters¡¯ questions. After the success of the "Human Removal Project", the Chinese director gradually matured.


    also can no longer use James Huang as the new director, otherwise the future cooperation will definitely go wrong.


    Glenn Morgan¡¯s voice in the interview was also heard: ¡°Last month, I went to Canada on a business trip and suddenly heard John Denver¡¯s singing while waiting for the flight at Vancouver Airport. Because he died in an air crash, I felt a little weird. Later I suggested that James add this song to the film."


    This is the decisive reason why "rkyuntahigh" was applied here.


    Ronan knows very well that Glenn Morgan and James Wong have been of considerable value for relativistic entertainment for a long time.


    Waiting for Glenn Morgan to complete the script for the sequel to the "Human Removal Project", so that he can continue to write the script for "Reaper 2".


    As long as the conditions of this pair of friends are not excessive, Ronan will not easily change the director and screenwriter. The previous life "Reaper is coming 2" is the worst of the previous trilogy.


    James Wong went to shoot another film after the success of "Reaper Is Coming". The filming party also changed the director. The result was a lose-lose situation.


    Of course, the basis for continued cooperation is that the conditions are within a reasonable range.


    If James Huang Zhangkou wants $10 million in the box office or a large percentage of the box office, Ronan will definitely change.


    The first one is successful, and the follow-up can be a sequel to make money.


    />


    The horror mode of "Reaper is Coming" can last four or five titles.


    I prefer a series of movies, that''s why, Ronan knows the various benefits that a sequel movie can bring.


    Even if the company''s development is frustrated, as long as you hold the copyrights of multiple series of movies, you can still make money and be a personal winner.


    With the official opening of "Death Is Coming" in North America, more audiences have also seen this horror and thriller movie.


    premiered in 2000 theaters at midnight, and "Death is Coming" easily won $3.1 million.


    This is a pretty good midnight score for an R-rated horror film. Among all the r-rated horror films released in recent years, it is second only to the $4.2 million in "Scream 2".


    The latter is a sequel.


    Those who can go to the midnight show to watch a movie are undoubtedly the enthusiast group among the movie fans. These people have a strong reputation and radiation ability.


    "Reaper is Coming" had a pretty good response among them.


    "The core of this film is actually not the novel way of the character''s instant death, but the chronic torture process before death that is more terrifying than death itself. Under the director''s deliberate suggestion and suspense setting, the character enters a familiar audience in daily life Environment, his every action may lead to final death, but the audience is always anxious and waiting for that moment to come."


    "The plot is very novel, and the details of death are very clever and imaginative. The tension is overwhelming."


    "After watching it, I feel very refreshed. Every nerve is tight. I don''t know who is next and how to die. It''s great, a classic in a horror movie."


    "It''s really shocking. In addition to the incredible methods of death, what is even more impressive is the fatalistic theory, that is, death is doomed and cannot escape. Even if you can escape it once, it is still inevitable."


    These enthusiast-like movie fans often spread their opinions about the film through various channels after watching it.


    There are two kinds of movies that they comment the most: one is a good movie that is full of fun, and the other is a lot of bad movies.


    With the rapid development of the Internet, these people use various forums, blogs, and idbs and other movie sites as their activity bases, and frequently post comments and opinions on newly released films, which have already affected the viewing choices of many people.


    The rapid development of the Internet and the existence of this wholesale fan-level fan are also one of the reasons for the rapid decline of the influence of professional film critics.


    They are keen on pre-screening trailers of the feature film in theaters, repeatedly watching them online, and recommending them to friends; they will participate in the Yahoo Movie Channel survey to indicate which new movie tickets they will buy this weekend; after watching the movie, they will Share your thoughts with friends, and even post comments through various channels.


    Moreover, they have no less knowledge of the film industry than professionals, and they are familiar with industry insider and film and television tidbits. They can arrange up to 60% of the box office of a new film, and they can create widespread word-of-mouth, which affects movie tickets to a certain extent. promotion of.


    can also say the same, as long as the film can please these fans and enthusiasts, the box office will be half the success.


    And ninety-nine percent of these people are teenagers.


    "Reaper is Coming" just won the favor of this group.

 Chapter 135： Unexpected

    The original storage room of Embassy Pictures was renovated and transformed into an office. Because of the placement of more than 20 workstations and corresponding work computers, it seemed a bit crowded.


    This is the newly established Internet Propaganda Department.


    "In our market research, even the literary and artistic films with a small audience are counted." Ronan and David Villa entered the office and whispered: "Of all movie audiences, one-third of them are not By the age of 20, more than one-third are young people in their twenties, and less than one-third of the audience over thirty years old."


    David Villa then said: "The audience of "Death Is Coming" is audiences under 30."


    Ronan added: ¡°As long as it can win the hearts of some audiences under the age of 30, "Death is Coming" can be successful." He glanced at the busy employees in front of the computer screen: "The Internet has become popular in North America. Young people make up the majority. We have no advantage in traditional media, but on the Internet, the gap between us and large companies is smaller."


    "Actually, after the success of "Blair the Witch"." David Villa is very confident: "Our Internet propaganda has been at the forefront of the industry."


    Ronan smiled and said: ""The God of Death is Coming" has been released. Let our people pretend to be video enthusiasts and go to various movie websites and popular forums to arouse more people''s interest."


    As for people over 30 years old, Ronan did not make targeted deployments. These people are mature and have formed their own preferences in movie viewing choices. It is difficult to impress them if they are not the type of movie they like. .


    It''s not realistic to let young people influence their parents, and then go to horror movies with the whole family.


    I went to a horror movie as a family, and I felt horrified after thinking about it.


    Family Fun movies and horror movies use word-of-mouth marketing methods completely different.


    followed David Villa to the back of a young man. Ronan glanced at his computer screen. A post filled with letters and accompanied by a few online stills of "Death is Coming" was posted just now.


    The young man turned around and stood up: "Director, chairman..."


    David Villa introduced Ronan: "Chairman, this is Bill Mertens from the Internet Propaganda Department."


    Ronan took a little look, this person looks very ordinary, belongs to the most inconspicuous category thrown into the crowd, age is not too old, visually he should not be twenty-five years old.


    "Hello." Ronan shook his hand.


    David Villa introduced: "Bill entered the company during the promotion of Blair the Witch. He had an online studio before. After working with us, he led the team to join Embassy Pictures, the website of Blair the Witch. And the initial publicity and promotion were all done by Bill and his team."


    Ronan said with satisfaction: "Good job."


    Bill Mertens doesn''t seem to be good at dealing with people, scratching his head and smiling.


    "Respond to David in time if you encounter difficulties." Ronan attaches great importance to this network propaganda department, and reminded: "Pay attention to legal issues."


    Bill Mertens assured: "What we do is legal and compliant, and free speech on the Internet."


    Ronan shook his hand again: "You guys are busy, I won''t bother."


    In fact, this network propaganda department is now closer to the network navy of the past life. Like those formal Internet advertisements, they have to spend money to buy, and they will not be handed over to them.


    Ronan left this office, Bill Mertens asked his men to suspend their work, summarized the current situation of "Death Is Coming" on the Internet, and after reallocating the tasks, he fell into a busy schedule.


    In just one morning, he and his subordinates changed accounts continuously and quickly increased the imdb audience rating of "Reaper Is Coming" from 72 to 78.


    In this era, imdb''s scoring mechanism is not perfect, and there are too many places to do things.


    The comment column directly displayed on the webpage is even more positive.


    "The plot of "Death is Coming" is very compact, the film''s perspective is also very unique, the subject matter is novel, the characters are full, and the plot is impeccable. It is naturally appropriate to undertake step by step. The biggest shock of the film lies in two psychological hints. One is that every daily necessities you can easily see around you may put you to death; the other is that if you have escaped a disaster, you should be even more desperate, because the next one is you."


    is not only imdb, but also posts from the navy department on various forums.


    Fans and enthusiasts who have watched the film spread the news about "Reaper is Coming" everywhere. The navy department''s various promotion on the Internet has further expanded the spread of fan enthusiasts.


    And some fan enthusiasts, really worthy of the name enthusiast, they just watched the midnight scene once, and have already analyzed the relatively secret links in the film.


    A film blogger named Jerry commented on his blog, saying that there are a lot of suggestive clips in the plot and footage of "Death is Coming".


    "This film hints at all subsequent plots at the beginning of the film."


    "The wing-like image reflected in the window seems to be swaying in the rain, indicating an airplane accident afterwards; the shadow of the hanging doll on the ground looks like a hanged person, indicating Todd''s death; in the magazine The picture shows the guillotine of the French Revolution, heralding Billy''s death; the picture in the magazine shows a woman falling in a pool of blood and a person with a knife in the chest, heralding the death of Mr. Liu Dun; the book "The Salesman" The cover of "Death of Death" shows a big sign on the back of a person, indicating the cause of Carter''s death; Alex''s mother tore off the label on the box while packing, which meant that the switch of catastrophe was turned on..."


    "The God of Death is Coming" seems to have left a very deep impression on this avid movie fan, not only the title, but he also analyzed the various scenes of everyone before death, and wrote a large page about the hint.


    This article was quickly discovered, and then madly forwarded to the major movie forums, which attracted the attention of many fans.


    Then, Bill Mertens¡¯s network navy also paid attention to this article, and it became the hottest movie post this weekend.


    There are thousands of replies to Jerry¡¯s blog alone.


    "I have watched this movie, the plot is horrible, and it is interlocking!"


    "We may die at any time, but we don¡¯t know why, when, where, and how. The film¡¯s success lies in the fact that it convinces us through strong psychological cues."


    ""Reaper is Coming"? I will watch it after get off work at night."


    "Are there any from Boston? Together, I like to watch horror movies, but I''m a little courageous..."


    The quality of the film is guaranteed, the promotion and marketing are in place, and with a little innovation based on the traditional popular horror films, the day when "Death is Coming" opened, it overwhelmed all the movies currently being shown in the theater, with a $9.3 million bill. Daily box office harvest, grabbing the title of single-day box office champion from "Toy Story 2" released during Thanksgiving.


    />¡¡¡¡ The latter made $6.5 million on the same day, and can only rank second.


    On Saturday, the cinema company released the latest statistics. "Death is Coming" theater audience scored "b". It is expected that the North American box office will not be less than 60 million US dollars.


    In addition, after the first day of the painting, the imdb audience of "Reaper is Coming" scored 75 points and the media scored 64 points.


    For an R-rated horror film, this is a very good reputation.


    But there was one thing Ronan didn''t expect, and it even exceeded the expectations of all the management of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.


    Rotten Tomatoes website, which collects film reviews from film critics as the basis for scoring, has also lifted the ban on Rotten Tomatoes after collecting 50 film reviews from across the United States.


    Of these 50 film reviews, 15 are fresh and 35 are bad. The freshness is only 30%, and the critics score 47.


    Ronan was very surprised that the film critics would not wait to see "The God of Death is Coming"?


    Think about this summer, the freshness of rotten tomatoes after the premiere of "Blair the Witch" was as high as 90%, while the freshness of "Reaper is coming" was only 30%.


    This gap is like the quality of two films.


    The difference is the reverse.


    Find a hundred people to watch "Blair the Witch" and "Reaper is Coming". At least 80 people think that the quality of the latter is much higher than the former, and it is possible that even 99 people hold the same view.


    It happened that "Blair the Witch" was a film that was bad to a certain level from the point of view of film quality and was recognized by film critics, while "Death Is Coming" was obviously too much better in quality, but it was given low scores by film critics...


    If you explain it from the perspective of film art, it doesn''t make sense.


    It can only be said that this is a group that cannot be guessed by common sense Maybe their taste is really different.


    Ronan will not ignore another reason. Now is the awards season, and it is the moment when film critics slam Fang Qiu. A commercial horror film like "Reaper is Coming" appears in this schedule, and it is probably not that much. Recruit them to see you later.


    This did not affect the promotion work of Embassy Pictures too much.


    With the Internet and traditional media industries as the core, the promotion and marketing of "Death Is Coming" has always been maintained on an enlarged scale.


    As of the premiere day, Embassy Pictures has invested a total of nearly ten million dollars in the promotion and distribution of this film.


    The effect is also obvious.


    On Saturday, the single-day box office of "Reaper Is Coming" was not affected much by Rotten Tomatoes and the negative reviews of film critics. The box office rose by a bit more than Friday, with a single day of $12.95 million.


    Continue to beat "Toy Story 2", which was accounted for $12.7 million that day, and sit at the top of the single-day box office chart.


    In just two days, the North American box office of "Death is Coming" exceeded 20 million US dollars!


    On Sunday, the popularity of "Reaper is Coming" has not diminished, and the film arrangement rate has risen to the first place among all films shown in the same period.


    For the North American film market in December, this is very rare. It was a similar situation when "Screaming and Screaming" was released a few years ago.

 Chapter 136： See box office champion again

    "On the first weekend of December, North America ushered in two new large-scale films. The market popularity still remained at a high level. The "Death Is Coming" produced by Shahai Entertainment and issued by Embassy Pictures was not affected by the previous The impact of the failure of the other film "Ace Agent" co-operated by the two companies, it landed in nearly 2,600 theaters during the opening weekend, and gained US$28.69 million on the first three days, overwhelming the US$27.2 million in revenue of "Toy Story 2". On the throne of the weekend championship."


    In the office, Adiyado Sanzizi put down the newspaper and looked at his partner Daniel Malik: "Has Ronan Anderson''s new film failed?"


    Daniel Malik looked a little ugly, and said, "No failure."


    Idyado Sanzzi opened his mouth, and suddenly realized that he didn''t know what to say, and it felt like he was going to hit Daniel Malick in the face.


    Daniel Malick took off his glasses and rubbed his sore eyes. There was an urge to cry. He hadn''t succeeded in mixing for 30 years. Why did Ronan Anderson succeed so easily?


    He has just read the newspaper. Not only is the box office of "Reaper Coming" up to 28.69 million US dollars in the first weekend, the North American box office of the failed "Ace Agent" has also reached 8 million US dollars, and there are other incomes in the follow-up, which is not counted. What a terrible failure.


    Want to see Ronan Anderson go bankrupt? There will be no such possibility in the short term.


    Daniel Melick realized one thing, Ronan Anderson is really capable! The success of "Blair the Witch"...


    He shook his head quickly and didn''t continue thinking. The success template of "Blair the Witch" is already in front of him, and there is the support of a big company like DreamWorks behind it. It is definitely easier for the sequel to succeed.


    The sequel to ¡¡¡¡ is successful, and it can prove to those who despise themselves!


    "Ed!" Daniel Malik greeted, "put down the newspaper and work quickly!"


    Beverly Hills Century City Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau leased an entire floor here as the office of the Los Angeles branch office.


    Early on Monday morning, Semir met Aziz who had just arrived from Abu Dhabi.


    "Last time you sent a report, Ronan Anderson¡¯s movie failed?" Aziz, who was lean, was Mansour¡¯s plenipotentiary representative. He was naturally one level higher in the game and asked: "Will it be? Will it affect our plan?"


    Semir replied: "The North American box office of "Ace Agent" failed. Up to now, the North American box office is only 8 million US dollars, which is far lower than the investment and the influence is very small."


    Aziz frowned: "8 million US dollars? I remember that the investment bureau invested 25 million US dollars in Ronan Anderson."


    "This $8 million is not Shahai Entertainment''s income, and at least half of it must be shared with theater companies." After Semill came to Los Angeles, he learned about some related situations: "There will be overseas box office and home entertainment income in the future. But I have seen the predictions of many authoritative organizations that this film will not return the investment."


    Aziz thought of Mansour¡¯s words and said: ¡°Business investment always fails. The minister wants to ask is, does this failure have a big impact on Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson?¡±


    Semir thought for a while, and said, "Some time ago, there were some adverse effects, but after the movie "Reaper Is Here", all the adverse effects were offset by the success of "Reaper Is Here".


    Aziz had just arrived in Los Angeles, did not know the specifics, and asked: "Can you elaborate on it?"


    ""Reaper is coming" just came out last weekend." Semir can only say according to what he knows on the surface: "In three days he won 28.69 million US dollars and won the North American box office championship, which is just three days. In time, this film will almost be able to recover the production investment."


    He added: "This year, Ronan Anderson has released three movies, namely "Blair the Witch", "Ace Agent" and "Reaper is Coming." So far, it can be determined that "Ace Agent" has failed. "Blair" and "Reaper Is Coming" were a big success."


    Aziz said: "When I was in China, I also saw "Blair the Witch" in the media, and they all said this film was a miracle."


    Semir showed a bit of envy on his face: "Ronan Anderson bought "Blair the Witch" for less than $100,000, and the North American market alone earned more than $100 million!"


    "100,000 dollars to 100 million dollars?" Aziz''s face was shaking.


    Semir is a layman after all, and he hasn''t researched to the inside yet, and said: "Yes!"


    Aziz couldn''t help but said: "It is much more profitable than selling oil. Compared with him, our method of making money is too primitive!"


    Semir said again: "This morning, I read a report in the Los Angeles Times, predicting that the North American box office of "Death is Coming" also has the hope of hitting $100 million."


    "I remember the budget for this movie is 15 million US dollars." Aziz had a toothache: "Hollywood film industry makes so much money?"


    Semir said seriously: "I don¡¯t know much about others, but from my observations over the past six months, Ronan Anderson is very good at operating movies. The defeated "Ace Agent" is not a fiasco, but a successful movie can be ten. Even a hundredfold!"


    Aziz nodded repeatedly, considering how to report to Mansour.


    Semir continued: "Even if you don''t consider the factors of publicity and influence, the ability to make money alone, Ronan Anderson and his film company are worthy of our attention! This person is of great value!"


    "I know." Aziz said, "I came to Los Angeles this time to investigate Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment."


    Semir reminded: "Not only Shahai Entertainment, but also Embassy Pictures. This is the distribution company that Ronan Anderson acquired this year. Hollywood distribution is very critical. Without a distribution company, a single production company cannot make it bigger. Strong."


    Aziz asked: "Do you have any detailed information about Embassy Pictures?"


    Even though Abu Dhabi is relatively enlightened, the situation in Los Angeles is not well understood in the Middle East.


    "I collected some, I will give it to you in a while." Semir reminded again: "If you buy, you must keep Ronan Anderson. According to the various data I have collected, Ronan Anderson is this series. The key to success is that our plan is meaningless without Ronan Anderson."


    Aziz is carefully considering what Semir said.


    Compared to the previous Prince Saleh, Semir is undoubtedly a more pragmatic person: "Even if we can break into Hollywood, we are very unfamiliar with the film and television industry. We need the right person to run the business, but the Jewish people have a huge influence in Hollywood. We are very repulsive. We need someone to stand at the front desk. Ronan Anderson is a friend of a rare Arab in Hollywood. No one is more suitable than him."


    "Is it appropriate?" Aziz had doubts: "That is Ronan Anderson''s company, will it take us off."


    Semir is confident: "As long as we can obtain absolute controlling rights, these will not be a problem."


    "I will report to the minister." Aziz said.


    Semi asked: "When do you plan to contact Ronan Anderson?"


    Aziz replied: "Don''t contact for now, we want to know the situation, and we will wait for the details in January next year."


    After the first weekend box office of "Death is Coming", both Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures were relieved at the same time.


    If "Ace Agent" fails at the box office, "Reaper Is Coming" will also hit the street at the box office, which will definitely be a fatal blow to the company that has just gotten on track.


    "Fortunately, the worst has not happened."


    On the phone, Ronan said to Carmen Case in Europe: "Otherwise I might be bankrupt."


    Carmen Cass is also engaged in business investment. Some things went by analogy and asked: "I remember hearing from you last time, aren''t these two films both financing shooting? Failure to lose is the investor''s money?"


    Ronan did not feel embarrassed after being exposed, smiled, and said: "But the publicity and distribution costs are all borrowed from the bank."


    It is said that among the promotional and distribution costs of "Blair the Witch", there is another $10 million that was obtained with the income of "Reaper Is Coming" as collateral.


    "Financing is a good way to settle funds." Carmen Case said on the phone: "Ronan, you gave me some inspiration."


    Ronan asked immediately: "You also want to raise money?"


    Carmen Case did not deny it, saying: "With this plan, my reputation in Estonia will improve quickly, and financing is not difficult."


    Ronan reminded: "Pay attention to the legal boundaries."


    He does not want to see the future Estonian richest woman in prison because of his influence and finally go to jail.


    Carmen Case said: "I know that I will not do anything illegal. I will not abandon the future for a little immediate benefit."


    "That''s good." Ronan changed the subject: "I will go to Europe next year and I will find you then."


    Carmen Cass said with a smile: "Okay, I''ll wait for you."


    The two chatted a few more words about each other, and then hung up.


    "Death Is Coming" was a success at the North American box office, and the following series of plans will also be put on the official agenda on paper. The first to bear the brunt is the sequel to the "Bourne Shadows" series and "Human Removal Project".


    The primary problem for both is to solve the director problem as soon as possible.


    With regard to the sequel to the "Human Removal Project", Andrew, the production manager hired by Shahai Entertainment, is in preliminary negotiations with James Huang''s agent, Edward.


    Since Edward delayed the negotiation until after the release of "Death Is Coming", the two sides have not yet reached an agreement on the payment of James Wong.


    With regard to "The Bourne", Tony Gilroy''s screenwriter team has already produced some scripts. Ronan was not very satisfied in some places. After a screenwriting meeting was held, they were asked to continue to revise and create, and expect to complete the first draft of the script after the new year.


    Then it was director Paul Greengrass. After a period of cold, Ronan was going to reconnect with them.

 Chapter 137： competitor

    Dean and Paul Greengrass have not been contacted yet, and the initial contact between production manager Andrew and James Huang¡¯s agent Edward was first summarized on Ronan¡¯s side.


    "Edward rejected the $1 million salary." Andrew said to Ronan: "He thinks this is seriously inconsistent with James Huang''s worth."


    Ronan knows that two consecutive films are selling big, James Huang is not what he used to be, so he directly increased the remuneration from 300,000 US dollars to 1 million US dollars, but this 1 million US dollars obviously did not impress Edward and James Huang.


    "What about their conditions?" Ronan asked.


    Andrew briefly recalled and said: "Edward requires that the film remuneration be divided into two parts, the basic remuneration and the post-partition." He glanced at Ronan and continued: "The basic remuneration also requires phased implementation like mainstream commercial film projects. "


    Ronan did not speak, but listened patiently to Andrew.


    "If we ask James Huang to intervene in the crew from the early development stage, we must pay him $500,000 in development service fees. The main filming labor cost from the formal preparation to the end of the filming is $2 million." Andrew listed one by one: "Later The production cost is 500,000 US dollars."


    Ronan frowned slightly, independent films are not so particular, that''s why they seem a bit chaotic. Commercial production projects have a roughly fixed operating model, a higher budget, and the directors demand diversified remuneration.


    As long as there is box office support like James Huang, commercial directors have more confidence to pay for films than art directors.


    For example, in the early planning and preparatory stages, the independent film circle defaults that this is the work of the director. The sooner the director intervenes in the crew appointment, the producer will not pay more for it.


    But this is not the case with successful commercial directors. Their agents will separate the preparatory and post-production stages and ask for a payment.


    Edward looks loyal, and his methods are not bad at all.


    Andrew added: "Edward also requires the power in post-production, but does not have the final editing power, but requires James Huang to have the power to determine the length of the film."


    Ronan didn''t think about it at all, and said directly: "This point is directly rejected, there is no possibility of discussion."


    In the hands of the director, the longer the appointment is, the longer the film is, the more clearly the director¡¯s intentions can be expressed. If it is not restricted in this regard, most directors can go to heaven. Think of Peter Jackson in his previous life, the movie "The Return of the King" How long is the director''s cut version? In this way, the New Zealand fat man is not satisfied with the length and completeness of the content.


    "There is also a subsequent share." Andrew continued: "Edward requires a 15% share of the total profit."


    This article is not particularly excessive, Ronan can roughly guess that Edward also knows that at the level of James Wong, it is ridiculous to ask for an early box office split.


    Ronan thought a little, and said: "The profit sharing is okay, and it must be kept within 5%. The basic salary... Keep it as low as possible, preferably not more than 2 million US dollars. There are prerequisites, and James Huang must at least follow Shahai. Entertainment signed two director contracts, the sequel of "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming 2". The remuneration and share of the latter part can be increased appropriately."


    Even though James Huang Chengming has a great relationship with Ronan, the sequel of "Human Elimination Project" and "Reaper is Coming 2" cannot bring James Huang''s artistic achievements and tall film projects.


    In this case, a famous director cannot easily give up his vital interests.


    Hiring well-known and successful directors will inevitably mean high pay.


    Ronan added: "You continue to negotiate with Edward, and I will release news to invite several other directors as candidates, and put pressure on them appropriately. The directors'' treatment such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc., if you look at the discussion, as long as it is not too excessive, you should come ."


    "Okay." Andrew got Ronan''s instructions and understood where the bottom line was, "I see."


    After Andrew left, Ronan wanted to call Edward at first, but after thinking about it, he gave up.


    At this time, let Andrew and Edward go to talk.


    And he, as a decision maker, wants to show an attitude, this director position is not necessarily James Huang.


    The actual situation is the same.


    Ronan wants to continue to use James Huang, also from the perspective of avoiding risks.


    After simply dealing with the work at hand, Ronan called Paul Greengrass. Paul Greengrass was not in Los Angeles, but returned to the UK.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    Surrey, England, Paul Greengrass was building a lawn when he received a call from Ronan.


    "Paul, why did you stop?"


    Standing at the door of her house, Paul Greengrass''s wife Margaret said loudly, "Go on, we must finish trimming today!"


    Faced with the roar of his wife''s roar, Paul Greengrass ignored it, took out his mobile phone to connect, and heard the familiar American English coming from it, so he simply turned off the lawnmower.


    Marguerite is a little strange, why doesn''t the roar work anymore? I moved and walked over, just about to teach the guy who wanted to shake the sky, I saw my husband who had been downcast after returning from the United States, and suddenly came back to life.


    The original depressed complexion instantly became ruddy, the corners of his drooping mouth also rose, and the godless eyes were full of brilliance.


    Like a walking dead, suddenly there is a soul!


    Margaret has a bad feeling. Did Paul find another **** after he went to America?


    Otherwise, why didn¡¯t I feel refreshed after I came back and kept my mobile phone all day long, as if I was afraid of missing someone''s call...


    "Okay! No problem! I''ll rush to Los Angeles!" Paul Greengrass voice was suddenly high: "Mr. Anderson, I don''t have any problems with me, as long as it is an action movie that fits my style, I will pick it up!"


    This word reached Margaret''s ears, and Margaret was relieved. It turned out to be a matter of work.


    Paul Greengrass put away his mobile phone, regardless of the lawn mower, turned his head and shouted at his wife: "Go and pack my luggage, I''m going to book a ticket now! I''ll be back in half an hour, and then go to London and fly directly to Los Angeles. !"


    Margaret couldn''t adjust to Paul Greengrass'' loud voice for a while, and stood still.


    Paul Greengrass''s voice was raised again: "Go! What a daze! This is related to my future!"


    Although she was dissatisfied with Paul Greengrass, Margaret heard that it was related to the future, and all her dissatisfaction was suppressed. She hurriedly returned home, pulled out Paul Greengrass'' suitcase, and started packing.


    Less than twenty minutes later, Paul Greengrass hurried back from outside. Without a second word, he picked up the suitcase and left. Margaret hurried to the door and saw that Paul Greengrass had called for a taxi. .


    All the dissatisfaction finally couldn''t resist the worry, Margaret exhorted loudly before Paul Greengrass got into the car: "Don''t worry, be careful on the road!"


    Paul Greengrass waved his hand and went up


    Get in the car and leave.


    rushed to London Heathrow Airport, changed his boarding pass, Paul Greengrass entered the terminal, his impatient mood finally calmed down.


    bought a bottle of mineral water and drank a few sips, he laughed dumbfounded, he was almost fifty years old, and he was like a hairy boy who had never seen the world.


    But thinking of Ronan Anderson''s action movie, I couldn''t help but become anxious.


    Paul Greengrass is very clear that only Hollywood can realize the style of the design plan for many years. Even the first-rate British film companies, without the support of Hollywood, cannot shoot high-investment action movies.


    Only those who have failed once know how important opportunities are.


    Paul Greengrass thought of Ronan = Anderson. In other companies in Hollywood, can you find a producer who agrees with his style like Ronan Anderson and strongly supports him?


    I can¡¯t say no, but it¡¯s too difficult.


    Also Ronan Anderson is young and courageous. How many older producers are willing to delegate power to the director?


    Thinking about it, Paul Greengrass thinks this is the best opportunity, and for him, wherever he falls, he gets up again. Isn¡¯t it the best way to prove himself?


    Finally, I got on the plane and arrived in Los Angeles smoothly.


    Paul Greengrass did not notify anyone, and even his agent Dean did not call. He got off the plane and went straight to Burbank. In the office of Shahai Entertainment, he met the young producer and film company owner who missed the road. .


    "Mr. Anderson." Paul Greengrass looked at Ronan nervously.


    "Are you coming so soon?" Ronan first pressed the concealed intercom button at the table to get ready outside, then looked at Paul Greengrass''s tired face from the journey and said: "You go and rest... ¡­"


    Paul Greengrass is anxious said: "I''m not tired, let''s talk about work first."


    Ronan was not in a hurry. He found out the original novel and the first third of the script of "The Identity of Byrne", handed it to Paul Greengrass, and said: "We will talk about it tomorrow. The script, if we feel appropriate, we will talk about it."


    Paul Greengrass, seeing Ronan¡¯s not eager attitude, inevitably beats a drum in his heart, maybe he is not the only candidate?


    Sure enough, before leaving the company, someone hurried over and was led into Ronan''s office by the front desk.


    "Director Greengrass." Suddenly someone called Paul Greengrass. It was George Clint who had partnered with him: "Why are you here today?"


    Paul Greengrass said with a smile, "Mr. Anderson has something to discuss with me."


    George Clint chatted with him for a while, and Paul Greengrass looked at Ronan¡¯s office from time to time. Not long after that, the person who had entered before left the office with a hand. The "Bourne Identity"!


    This is a competitor.


    After that person left, Paul Greengrass also promptly left. After the company, he found a place to read the script. The more he watched, the more energetic he became.


    This is also an agent theme, but it is much better than the previous one, and it can fully use his style.

 Chapter 138： 3 steps

    The office door was knocked, Ronan said please come in, and Eva at the front desk pushed in and said, "Mr. Anderson, Director Paul Greengrass is here, and he wants to see you."


    Ronan only gave the original and the first third of the script to Paul Greengrass yesterday and asked: "He came alone? Or with his agent?"


    The strategy he has to use here is completely different from that of bringing an agent.


    Eva replied, "I came by myself."


    Ronan had a count in his mind, thought for a while, and said, "Please come in, Director Greengrass."


    Compared to the agent, Paul Greengrass is undoubtedly easier to persuade, can reach an agreement with Paul Greengrass, and then negotiate with Dean later, it will be much easier.


    Paul Greengrass entered the office with a briefcase, sat down and greeted with a smile: "Good morning, Mr. Anderson."


    "Good morning, Director Greengrass." Ronan observed to himself that Paul Greengrass was tired, his eye bags were dark, and his long hair was scattered, which made people feel excited, as if he didn''t fall asleep because of excitement. He quickly made a judgment and tentatively asked: "Will you not sleep last night?"


    Paul Greengrass is a relatively pure director. He didn''t think much about it. He opened his briefcase, took out the original and thin script of "Bourne''s Identity", and said: "I went back yesterday and have been studying the original and the original, Jason -Bourne¡¯s role is much better than the previous agent¡¯s setting."


    He made no secret of his thoughts: "Mr. Anderson, this script and character are very suitable for my style, can you give me this project to direct?"


    Ronan didn''t answer, he seemed to hesitate.


    "I know, the last "Ace Agent" failed." Paul Greengrass could not escape this question: "Now the North American box office is almost nine million dollars? This shows that many people can accept my film style, and Jason Byrne is an orthodox American character..."


    Ronan was not eager to express his position, instead he said: "Director Greengrass, have you notified Dean? According to industry rules, I cannot talk to you about work without an agent."


    This kind of nonsense is of course to make Paul Greengrass feel that he has not made a decision yet.


    Paul Greengrass studied the script for a night and made various assumptions. Even some of the pictures were initially constructed in his head. He didn''t take the agent to heart at all, and said directly: "Dean is not a problem."


    After the failure of "Ace Agent", he understood one thing, his unique movie style needs a suitable carrier.


    "Ace Agent" is inherently flawed, but "Bourne''s Identity" is very suitable.


    If you don¡¯t return to this world film center to prove yourself again, is it going to live in the UK for a lifetime?


    The more active Paul Greengrass is, the less anxious Ronan is.


    "I just started the selection of directors for this project, and many directors have contacted me." Ronan said unhurriedly, "Some people have already got the original work and some scripts from me."


    Paul Greengrass remembered the man yesterday, and said: "Mr. Anderson, we had a collaboration once, you know me, and I know you. We have almost the same philosophy, and we all want to create an extraordinary Agent movies, you have seen the action scenes I shot, which are more suitable for civilian agents like Byrne."


    Ronan put his hands on the desk, as if thinking about what Paul Greengrass said.


    "Quick editing and handheld photography?" Ronan nodded slightly: "I like this style..."


    Paul Greengrass did not want to return to the UK, saying: "This style complements the tone set by the original author and the screenwriter. The protagonist Jason Byrne is an agent who is constantly searching for his true identity and avoiding assassinations by the CIA. The insecurity caused by this amnesia, and the anxiety carried by the unknown identity, cannot be presented in Spielberg¡¯s close-to-classical narrative lens, nor can it be created in Quentin¡¯s jokes and images. It is more suitable. The documentary style that handheld photography can bring!"


    Ronan tapped his fingers, combined with Paul Greengrass'' words, recalling the movies, the original works, and the scripts in his memory.


    I have to say that what Paul Greengras said is very consistent with the movie in memory.


    Perhaps, Paul Greengrass, a director who was born as a journalist, was born for the "Bourne Bourne" series.


    Paul Greengrass saw Ronan not expressing his opinion, and said: "I thought a lot after reading the original book and script yesterday. I also had ideas for future shooting and movies."


    He glanced at Ronan and continued: "The shaking chasing action, incomplete scene composition, and fast and sharp editing techniques can cover every area where Jason Bourne resides like an impermeable sky. , If there is anything that can make this closed story structure and the free description of characters more accurate, you can only find it in handheld shaking photography and fragmented editing!"


    Speaking of this, Paul Greengrass has greatly increased his confidence: "So, it is not this project that seeks this way, but that "Bourne Identity" needs this kind of image!"


    The hesitation on Ronan''s face gradually disappeared, as if he had been moved by Paul Greengrass.


    "Times have changed." Ronan said slowly: "What you said makes sense. The secret agent films are not just the beauties of the Xiangche, the bomb speed. Sometimes the mental stimulation brought by extraordinary people walking off the altar is often more than lingering. The boringness of the altar is much more impressive."


    These words speak the essence! Paul Greengrass nodded quickly: "Yes! I mean that too!"


    Ronan smiled: "Frankly speaking, I have met several directors during this period, many of them are famous directors, but I always feel that they are missing something, especially when it comes to secret agent movies. These directors always like to go to James- Bond and Ethan Hunter lean over."


    He sighed: "Actually, I have always known what this project needs the most. Director Greengrass, your style is very unique, and I will never forget it."


    Hearing this, Paul Greengrass breathed a sigh of relief.


    Ronan seemed to have finally made a decision: "I personally would like to cooperate with you, but there are some things that need to be said before."


    I flew to Los Angeles from the UK, and spent another night studying the script. Paul Greengrass felt that there was nothing unacceptable. Ronan Anderson could not rule him out, right? It''s not him that suffers.


    "Just say it," Paul Greengrass said.


    Ronan said calmly: "The first thing is your salary. Director Greengrass, you should know that Hollywood has a perfect system for evaluating directors and actors."


    Paul Greengrass nodded: "I know."


    "Shahai Entertainment also has regulations in this area, and I can''t violate company regulations." Ronan said: "So, your salary will not be higher than that of "Ace Agent"... Well, I can guarantee a salary of 500,000 US dollars. No matter how high it is. , I cannot explain to the whole company."


    Paul Greengrass wants the director''s position and the opportunity to prove it. The salary is the second consideration, and maintaining the salary level of "Ace Agent" is basically in line with his current status.


    "Yes." Paul Greengrass responded directly.


    Ronan picked up the original work of "Bourne''s Identity" and asked: "You have read the original work. You should know that this is a trilogy series, right?"


    There is a relevant note on the back cover of the book. Paul Greengrass saw it yesterday: "Bourne''s Hegemony and Bourne''s Announcement. I haven''t read it yet."


    Ronan put down the book and said, "The copyrights of these two films are in my hands. Once the first one succeeds, the next two films must be adapted. This will be a complete trilogy series. In order to guarantee the trilogy For the continuity and consistency of the style and content, I need a stable director."


    He knew that he could not keep suppressing it, and said: "Paul, your personal style is too strong and unique, and others can''t imitate it at all. If "The Identity of Byrne" succeeds and the director changes later, the future of this series will be worrying."


    Paul Greengrass, of course, understood the meaning of the words, he hesitated for a while.


    Ronan didn''t seem to see the hesitation on his face, and said to himself: "I can guarantee that you have the permission to film and produce "Ace Agent". I heard that you worked very well with George Clint last time. , Shahai can ask George to be the production manager."


    The cooperation of the producer with the highest authority on the crew and the production manager responsible for handling daily affairs is crucial to the director''s work. Paul Greengrass naturally understands this, from the emotional and sensibility , He is also willing to cooperate with moderate producers like Ronan.


    But the trilogy...


    Ronan did so much to get Paul Greengrass to sign the trilogy contract at one time, otherwise the subsequent one-piece remuneration negotiations would be very troublesome.


    "The budget for the first part is 50 million U.S. dollars, and 500,000 U.S. dollars in salary occupies one percent of the budget." Ronan throws out a killer tip: "The next two sequels each have a budget of no less than 50 million U.S. dollars. If there is a second part, your director¡¯s remuneration will be 3% of the budget, and the third part will be 6% of the budget."


    Without such a contract, and if the film can achieve the success of the previous life, by the time of the second part, Paul Greengrass asked for 5 million US dollars plus a certain post-partition is very reasonable, and the third film received more than 20 million US dollars in total remuneration. problem.


    Although this kind of contract can be modified to some extent, as long as the trilogy director contract is signed, the initiative will be held by Shahai Entertainment.


    The pay for the second film was tripled, and the third was six times. Paul Greengrass thought for a while, and finally said: "Mr. Anderson, I am willing to cooperate with Shahai for the trilogy!"


    Ronan stood up and smiled and shook hands with him: "Let Dean come and talk to me about the specific contract. But you have to communicate with him in advance."


    Paul Greengrass nodded: "No problem."

 Chapter 139： Worth learning

    The second day after meeting Paul Greengrass, Ronan waited for his agent Dean, and the two sides also had formal negotiations.


    In terms of remuneration, the two sides talked smoothly, and Paul Greengrass obviously persuaded his agent.


    As for how to convince, Ronan is not very clear, but the agent is a service provider in Hollywood after all. If the client insists on doing something, the agent can hardly stop it. The two sides are really going to be stalemate, and the actors and directors in the industry are speculating. Broker squid is not difficult.


    Maybe the people who made the entertainment bill learned from the experience and lessons that actors belonged to production companies in the era of big studios, and fundamentally eliminated the possibility of agency companies blocking actors.


    Recently, there has been a lot of rumors. The two most important clients of caa, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, are preparing to step out of the broker contract with caa and instead let their own professional managers. Fully responsible for various brokerage businesses.


    If Ronan remembers correctly, not long into the new century, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio broke away from caa, completely abandoned the brokerage business, and replaced it with managers. Business.


    After the firing of caa this time, it was the matchmaking of the managers, and the two began to cooperate for many years.


    As long as Paul Greengrass insists on taking over the identity of Byrne, and Dean strongly opposes it, Ronan can unite with Paul Greengrass and get him out of Dean''s trouble.


    However, it must be a little troublesome to do so, after all, Dean comes from William Morris.


    Fortunately, Dean is a clever man. He also knows Paul Greengrass'' situation. Apart from Ronan¡¯s project, it is difficult to find a directorship for big investment action movies.


    But Dean still worked **** the pay, Ronan made some concessions.


    If Byrne''s status can exceed the production budget in North America in the future, Paul Greengrass can get the box office bonus equivalent to the film pay.


    In the next two sequels, the proportion of Paul Greengrass'' pay rose to 3.5% and 7% of the total budget.


    The film remuneration still adopts the more casual payment mode of the independent film industry. The two parties pay 30% when signing the contract, 30% before the film starts, and the remaining 40% is paid when all production is completed.


    The salary was negotiated, and negotiations on other matters also went on for two days, mainly Ronan''s request for Paul Greengrass, and Dean fought for the corresponding powers for Paul Greengrass.


    This is a commercial cooperation, all promises can only be effective if they are written in the contract.


    Dean, put forward the power of director''s signature, insurance, travel expenses, living perks, and later director''s editing.


    Ronan did not get too entangled in these trivial matters, and even gave Paul Greengrass the right to preside over the editing.


    This is different from the final editing rights. Paul Greengrass can finally submit to Ronan one or more editing versions that he feels satisfied. Ronan, as the person with the final editing rights, has the right to modify and re-edit it, or even make Major changes, such as changing the ending, etc.


    How much power ¡¡¡¡ gets, naturally there is a corresponding obligation.


    Ronan will not completely trust the director. After all, he has seen too many commercial nightmares brought about by the free play of directors in his previous life. Paul Greengrass''s directorial power must be within the scope he delineated.


    He asked Paul Greengrass to immediately devote himself to the pre-development and subsequent formal preparations of Byrne¡¯s identity after signing the contract. Cooperating with screenwriter Tony Gilroy to complete the script production and submit the edited version, which should be no less than 90 minutes and no more than 120 Minutes must not exceed the budget and shooting must be consistent with the script. The movie editing version must comply with pg13''s grading regulations.


    Before the arrival of the new weekend, Ronan, on behalf of Shahai Entertainment, officially signed a contract with Paul Greengrass for the director of the Bourne Trilogy, which solved a crucial part of the preparation and shooting of this series.


    Paul Greengrass is full of enthusiasm for work. On the second day of signing the contract, he invested in the early development of Bourne''s identity.


    Since the ace agent has already ended the promotion, George Clint has also joined the crew of Byrne, and continues to coordinate all aspects of daily work as a production manager.


    Ronan got the director, naturally turned his attention to the actors, and asked him to invite Matt Damon¡¯s agency. Matt Damon is now a second-line star actor. If he can be invited to play Jason Bourne , Whether it is to obtain third-party completion guarantee insurance from the Firefighter Fund, or to raise production funds overseas, it can bring benefits.


    However, Matt Damon did not immediately respond.


    Ronan didn''t get up and invite him again, which would easily make the other party talk about the salary or other conditions. Matt Damon was the first candidate, not a must.


    "Where is the heroine?" George Clint asked, "Find a German actress?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "The heroine is not in a hurry, it''s easy to find a vase-like role."


    I remember that the heroine of the previous life seems to be the one who played Lola in the run, and I don¡¯t remember the specific name at all, and she is not a famous star.


    George Clint said about the director again: ¡°Signing three film director contracts with Paul Greengrass at one time will save a lot of pay later.¡±


    "It will definitely save some." Ronan told the truth: "But if Bourne''s identity is successful, Paul Greengrass and his agent will inevitably ask for a contract change, and we will have to make some concessions."


    George Clint also understood this, and said: "If you really want to make trouble like Edward Norton and Paramount Pictures, it will become a lose-lose situation.


    . "


    Ronan did not want to see such a situation, since it is a commercial cooperation, it is impossible to make the other party unprofitable.


    Of course, if he is as rascal as Edward Norton, he will certainly not agree.


    A few years ago, when Edward Norton was still an unknown young actor, he signed three film contracts with Paramount Pictures in order to get a first-degree fearful role from Paramount Pictures.


    As we all know, opportunities in Hollywood are the most rare.


    Just like Paul Greengrass, when the opportunity is presented, there is no capital to pick and choose. Edward Norton faces the first real movie role in his life and does not hesitate to sign a contract with Paramount Pictures , And then became famous in one fell swoop through this movie.


    Next, the **** book tycoon, everyone said I love you and Fight Club and other films made Edward Norton famous.


    After Edward Norton cooperated with Paramount Pictures for the second time, the two sides had a fundamental disagreement on their ideas. Paramount provided Edward Norton with commercial films, while Edward Norton was a typical art fan.


    This directly led to sharp contradictions between the two sides. Edward Norton simply denied the existence of the three film contracts and repeatedly shied away from the projects provided by Paramount Pictures.


    Paramount Pictures sued Edward Nord last month.


    This lawsuit may drag on for a long time, but Paramount Pictures and even other companies in Hollywood will stare at Edward Nord until he loses the lawsuit.


    Edward Nord¡¯s behavior is already challenging the industry¡¯s default rules.


    In his previous life, Edward Nord lost the lawsuit, and then had to go and play a wretched villain, that is, the role of killing Charlize Theron''s father.


    This is a typical lose-lose case. Paramount Pictures does not provide film projects and roles suitable for Edward Norton. After being embarrassed and angry, Edward Norton does not talk about the spirit of contract.


    Ronan often studies some classic Hollywood cases, combined with the memories of previous lives, and draws lessons from them.


    There are some, it is worth learning.


    On Friday, the **** of death came and entered the second weekend after the release. Disney Pictures¡¯ straight dancers and Warner Bros¡¯ Green Mile Miracle started painting at the same time.


    The latter is starring Tom Hanks.


    However, the Miracle of Green Mile is obviously not a type that has exploded from the beginning of the box office. It has a relatively literary style and is more suitable for a long-term screening route.


    Despite the help of Tom Hanks, this film only got $18 million in box office in more than 2,850 theaters in its first weekend.


    Nao Dancing Man¡¯s first weekend performance of less than ten million dollars, UU reading www.uukanshu. com does not have much competitiveness at all.


    In contrast, the two old movies Grim Reaper and Toy Story 2 are exceptionally strong.


    Toy Story 2 won 18.64 million U.S. dollars in the third weekend, and won the box office champion again the following week.


    The second place on the box office list is Death. The box office next weekend dropped by only 32% compared with the first weekend, and won 18.35 million US dollars.


    Reaper came to the North American box office and accumulated $54.2 million.


    Ronan also saw the possibility of repaying the money just through the North American box office.


    Such box office results are also the result of high promotion and marketing. Ronan does not know how much money he spent on promotion and marketing in his previous life, but the cost of Embassy Pictures is definitely higher. So far, he has invested in promotion and distribution. $11 million.


    Will continue to invest in the future, the expected expenditure totals 13 million US dollars.


    Fortunately, Blair the Witch has made Relativity Entertainment ample cash flow, otherwise Ronan will have to find a way to borrow or raise funds.


    After this weekend, the great success of Reaper has been irreversible. Ronan also temporarily put down his work on this film and began to hang out in the prosperous Los Angeles area with Beverly Hills as the core, frequently participating in parties organized by some stars or film companies. , To observe how to play the Hollywood awards season.


    At the same time, I also get to know more people and further expand the network of contacts.

 Chapter 140： Overconfident

    Standing in the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel, Ronan was surrounded by a large number of Hollywood practitioners, quietly listening to the announcement of the winners on the front stage.


    An old white man, every time he says a name, there will be enthusiastic applause.


    "The winners of the best film are announced below." The old white man''s voice is not very high: "American beauty, cider house rules!"


    Ronan immediately clapped along with the people around him for a while.


    This is the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award. Except for the Lifetime Achievement Award, there are two winners of other awards, and there will be no awards, just the list of winners will be announced in the reception.


    The list of winners was announced at the beginning of the cocktail party, and the rest was social time.


    Although this is only an award from the Film Critics Association, film critics have considerable influence during the award season. Many big-name actors, well-known directors and producers, as well as hired public relations experts, attended the reception.


    Ronan saw Steven Spielberg working hard for the American beauty in DreamWorks. The aura of Haley Joosmont followed Catherine Kennedy. For the supernatural sixth sense, he was pleased with an old man with a bright head. .


    "Hello, Ms. Kennedy." Ronan went to introduce himself: "I am Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment."


    Catherine Kennedy was also very polite: "Hello, Mr. Anderson. Your company''s performance this year is enviable."


    Obviously, with the success of several films, Ronan has gradually gained some popularity.


    Ronan exchanged a few words with Catherine Kennedy, and exchanged personal business cards, saying goodbye in good time so as not to disturb the other party''s lobbying and public relations.


    When ¡¡¡¡ left, he took another look at Haley Choosmont. This child star''s performance in the sixth sense of the supernatural is really alive and can even be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history.


    What a pity...


    Too many geniuses in Hollywood have fallen.


    On this occasion, Ronan must be thick-skinned. Ronan has extraordinary accomplishments in this area. In addition to the success of several consecutive films, he also gained some popularity. When he got in front of some people, the other party also greeted him quite politely. After ten minutes, five or six personal business cards were exchanged.


    Someone also took the initiative to greet Ronan.


    A blonde girl took the initiative to find Ronan and said with a smile: "Hello, are you Mr. Anderson?"


    Ronan shook her hand and said, "Good evening, Miss Dunst."


    The person who came here is Kirsten Dunst. She looks more beautiful in real life than in the movie: "Congratulations on your movie''s big sales."


    "Thank you." Ronan didn''t remember meeting her.


    Kelsten Dunst said again: "I regret very much now, I should have taken the death to the heroine."


    These words reminded Ronan that Kirsten Dunst was once a candidate for the heroine of Death.


    Ronan is also very pleasant to say something beautiful: "I personally also like Miss Dunst. I have seen your performance in The Night Interview on the Vampire and the Death of the Virgin, which is amazing and amazing."


    Kelsten Dunst is not old, but he is an old churros who has been in Hollywood for many years, just watching Ronan smile.


    How thick-skinned Ronan is: "Unfortunately, the crew has a limited budget. Miss Dunst, I hope there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."


    There are many ways to know more producers. As long as the producers make a little achievement, their status is naturally higher than that of ordinary star actors. Kirsten Dunst said with a smile: "I also hope that I can meet Anderson in the future. Mr. Cooperation."


    The two also exchanged personal business cards.


    Ronan got to know Hilary Swank again and found a big man, Harvey Weinstein, a leader in independent film circles.


    Beside Harvey Weinstein is Meryl Streep.


    This fat man has a bad reputation and he is also domineering. Ronan didn''t want to greet him. He was just a little curious. Meryl Streep and Harvey Weinstein have been mixed up in this era?


    After thinking about it carefully, it is really the case. The film that Meryl Streep used to create Olympics this year moved my heart. The producer is Miramax.


    Although it is normal for the industry to be different, Meryl Streep is also typical in this regard.


    Previous life Harvey Weinstein was finished, she jumped out and stepped hard.


    Actually, for someone like Harvey Weinstein, if an actress doesn¡¯t give some practical benefits, he will help her get into the Olympics?


    Catherine Hepburn hated Meryl Streep for no reason.


    Ronan retracted his gaze, just in time to see a big star approaching.


    "Good evening, Miss Roberts." Ronan greeted Julia Roberts politely.


    Julia Roberts looked at Ronan and found that she didn¡¯t know each other, and said casually, "Who are you?"


    It was the first time Ronan saw Julia Roberts herself. Hearing the impatientness in this remark, he further understood that he could not see people in the image of the screen. Julia Roberts on the screen was always a passionate American sweet lady.


    This is nothing, including him, people in Hollywood have a similar nature in nature, but many people cover it up very well.


    "I''m Ronan Anderson." Ronan introduced himself calmly: "President of Relativity Entertainment and Shahai Entertainment."


    Julia Roberts raised her left eyebrows, her mouth raised upwards, and her smile instantly appeared: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Anderson. I''ve seen death come, a masterpiece, and the box office is also enviable."


    Ronan smiled: "Not comparable to Miss Roberts'' movies."


    Julia Roberts seems


    As if changing to someone else, the big mouth laughed into a line: "Mr. Anderson is young and promising."


    Ronan said a few unnutritious greetings to her. After exchanging business cards, Julia Roberts took the initiative to leave.


    After receiving Julia Roberts''s personal business card, Ronan sorted out the bow tie. Fortunately, there were several successful films, otherwise he would not be able to mix up on this occasion.


    "Hi."


    The voice of greeting rang from one side, "Ronan Anderson?"


    Ronan turned around looking for a sound and found that it was Tom Cruise who had met at the previous party, and smiled again: "Good evening, Mr. Cruise."


    Tom Cruise was alone. He came to the front and said casually: "Ronan, you can call me Tom."


    Ronan is also welcome, smiling and nodding: "Okay."


    Tom Cruise looked at Julia Roberts'' back and said, "Look at a few words with her just now, isn''t it uncomfortable?"


    Ronan didn''t understand what Tom Cruise meant, and looked at him a little surprised.


    Tom Cruise obviously doesn''t look down on Julia Roberts, and he doesn''t care about other people''s spread, and whispered: "She has a bad attitude towards people with no money or no names, but she will be very enthusiastic otherwise."


    Ronan echoed in a low voice: "Indeed."


    In essence, Julia Roberts and Catherine Heigl are of the same type.


    Tom Cruise continued to gossip: "When she was shooting the bride away, a girl was in the same scene with her. Roberts said that if the girl was on the set, she would not shoot, and anyone could be on the set. That girl can''t."


    "Why?" Ronan was curious.


    Tom Cruise deliberately said, "Guess?"


    Ronan casually guessed: "Isn''t you jealous that that woman is beautiful?"


    Tom Cruise laughed: "You are so accurate." He seemed to dislike Julia Roberts very much, and said: "I got the news from the crew producer, the girl was puzzled, and the last staff member told her It''s because Roberts is jealous of her beauty and she wants the most beautiful woman on the set."


    Ronan shrugged: "What a quirk."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile, "Overconfidence."


    Ronan glanced at Tom Cruise without a trace, and it seemed that Brother Tom would be able to use these four words in the future.


    But he was a little strange, Tom Cruise ran over to talk to himself about these things, the two only knew each other at best, not much familiarity.


    Ronan accompany Tom Cruise and talked about some interesting facts in the circle. Tom Cruise turned the topic to the movie. He first talked about the magnolia he used for awards during this awards season, and then talked about it. Death is here.


    "I heard that you are preparing a sequel to the human removal plan?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Andrew and James Wong¡¯s agent Edward had been negotiating for several rounds. The news was normal. Ronan was not surprised. He smiled and said: "The sequel plan is still on paper~www.novelhall.com ~ Tom Cruise seemed very enthusiastic: "Have you encountered difficulties? Insufficient funds? need my help? "


    Ronan knows that Tom Cruise has a shell production company and understands the meaning of this, but he now has no shortage of funds to shoot and produce a sequel. Even if his own funds are insufficient, he can still solve it through financing.


    A sequel to a hit movie, investment is more like sharing a cake.


    Ronan politely declined: "The funds are fine for the time being. Tom, if you have any difficulties, I will ask you first for help."


    "Okay." Tom Cruise is not as detached and extreme now as it was in a later period, and said: "You can call me anytime."


    Ronan also exchanged contact information with Tom Cruise.


    While Ronan was still chatting with Tom Cruise, the eyes of a pair of good friends fell on them.


    "Leo, did you see it?" Tobey Maguire motioned to Ronan with his gaze: "That person is Ronan Anderson. I was only close to getting the actor who came to death. He rejected it."


    Leonardo DiCaprio followed the eyes of his friend and immediately saw a familiar face.


    But after nearly a year of precipitation, Leon Ando''s spirit is much less, and the whole person appears to be a lot more mature.


    "I know him." Leonardo remained calm: "Let''s go, I will take you over to meet him."

 Chapter 141： Heavyweight news

    Looking at Leonardo DiCaprio on the opposite side, Ronan had a feeling that compared to the last time we met, Leonardo seemed to have changed.


    The 1.8 billion actor is missing.


    is like the bright feathers of a peacock blooming on the screen, all closed.


    The former Leonardo DiCaprio was the kind of person who wanted to be a bride at every wedding and a corpse at every funeral. He wanted to be the focus of the world.


    Leonardo is a bit close to the little plum in Ronan''s memory.


    "Ronan, congratulations." Leonardo said flatly: "Another film is a big box office."


    "Thank you." Ronan smiled lightly.


    This is the first time that the two sides get along with each other in a peaceful state of mind. After Leonardo experienced the great success of the Titanic, it took more than a year to finally mature.


    Of course, it¡¯s impossible to make Leonardo apologize for what happened before.


    Luo Nanping responds peacefully. The two sides can''t be friends, nor can they face each other without meeting. After all, the two have no direct conflict of interest.


    Leonardo introduced the person next to him: "Ronan, this is Toby, Toby Maguire. Toby, this is Ronan, Ronan Anderson."


    Ronan shook hands with the future Peter Parker, smiled and said, "It''s nice to meet you."


    Toby Maguire also smiled and said, "We were almost able to cooperate."


    Ronan politely said: "In the future, there will be opportunities."


    Although the conflict did not recur, the two parties were far from being friends. After a few casual words, they separated.


    I met Peter Parker and Mary Jane consecutively all night, which is quite interesting to think about.


    Ronan continued to mix his face in the banquet hall, and chatted with Kenneth Turan, a well-known film critic of the Los Angeles Times, and Todd McCarthy, a film critic of the Hollywood Reporter. The views of the two sides on the film were obviously not on the same channel.


    But Ronan is also going to participate in the Oscar game in the future, it doesn''t hurt to have a good relationship with these professional film critics.


    If you are only engaged in commercial films in the future, you don¡¯t need to pay attention to these guys. Professional film critics have less and less influence on commercial films. Even in the era of social networks, professional film critics¡¯ right to speak in commercial films will be excluded to the extreme. The location of the edge.


    Later, the Hollywood Reporter directly fired Todd McCarthy, his signature film critic, which caused a big riot among professional film critics, but unfortunately it was unable to change the decline of the industry.


    But the awards season is the home of film critics, even twenty years later.


    Ronan exchanged business cards with Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy, exchanged polite greetings, and went to other places.


    Soon, he found a better goal.


    The famous Steven Spielberg will have no one else by his side, Ronan hastily walked over.


    "Hello, Mr. Spielberg." Ronan smiled and introduced himself: "I am Ronan Anderson..."


    Hollywood news spread very fast. Spielberg had heard Ronan¡¯s name and shook hands with him, and said: "Human Removal Project and the producer of Reaper, the president of Relativity Entertainment?"


    Although he has a mediocre impression of this person, at the point of Spielberg, he pays great attention to his image in public.


    Ronan smiled, "It''s me."


    Spielberg looks like a good old man, and his words sound very peaceful: "Two very good horror films, Mr. Anderson is young and promising."


    "Just call me Ronan." Ronan drew closer without a trace. "You have always been my favorite director. I have watched Saving Private Ryan more than ten times. The role of Captain Miller is too shocking."


    When facing Tom Cruise, he said that Tom Cruise was the most favorite influence. When facing Spielberg, the same is true. Ronan has no psychological barriers at all.


    Ronan deliberately touched on the topic of saving Private Ryan: "I heard that you let the actors specialize in military training for this film for a month?" Seeing Spielberg nodding, he said again: "The actors too very impressive."


    Most Hollywood stars are more dedicated and hardworking. Even Tom Cruise, who was very unreliable later, is a fifty-year-old man. He even completed the difficult action scene himself and injured his leg bone.


    Of course, Hollywood has no shortage of lines saying "1, 2, 3, 4, 5..." and other weird works, but this kind of people tend to become popular quickly and become depressed quickly. Usually, they will be affected by the market in two or three years. Abandoned by the audience.


    Without a market, there is naturally no value in the eyes of the production company.


    Spielberg thought it was normal: "This is what actors should do."


    Ronan said at the right time: "I also bought a set of V suits with highlights, but unfortunately I didn''t bring it today, otherwise I must ask for your signature."


    behaves very much like Spielberg¡¯s fanboy.


    Spielber said casually: "Next time you can bring it, we will see you again."


    Ronan laughed happily, and then asked: "Not only the film, I have watched the film''s tidbits many times." He seemed to be a familiarity: "I saw the film''s tidbits saying that Save Private Ryan premiered. At that time, a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division presented Stephen Ambrose''s company of brothers to you and Mr. Hanks. I have also read this documentary. Are you going to adapt the company of brothers?"


    "Yes." Spielberg didn''t need to deny this semi-public news, and said, "I plan to make a miniseries."


    Ronan asked again: "When will it be launched? I can''t wait."


    Spielberg replied: "It¡¯s early


    Well, there are still many unsolved problems in the project. "


    "Have you encountered difficulties?" Ronan asked again.


    Spielberg glanced at him and realized that this was not a casual question, and he was unknowingly led by the other party.


    "Financial issue." Spielberg was not an ordinary person, as if he hadn''t noticed it, and continued: "This is a war theme and requires a lot of money."


    He wanted to see what purpose Ronan Anderson had.


    Ronan is a test: "Several films under the theory of relativity sell well, and I have idle funds in my hands."


    The meaning of this kind of temptation is very obvious. Spielberg can¡¯t fail to hear it. Ronan doesn¡¯t worry about this. The DreamWorks stalls are too big. The flow of funds has become more and more difficult in the past two years. , Lack of interest in miniseries.


    It would be ideal if Spielberg was willing to accept his funds.


    Ronan said again: "If you need help, just speak up."


    Spielberg fully understood the meaning of Ronan''s words, this young man wanted to invest in Brotherhood.


    But funds from within the circle are not the preferred choice of DreamWorks. Companies in the circle understand the operating rules of the industry. Where are the investment from outside the circle easier to use?


    Besides, where did the money in Ronan Anderson''s hand come from? Although there are not many related rumors, he has also heard of some.


    "No need." Spielberg directly refused: "This little problem can be solved by DreamWorks."


    There may be funds contaminated with Arabs, how can DreamWorks easily use it?


    Even for him, David Geffen, and Jeff Katzenberg, it doesn¡¯t matter whether the source of funds is Arab or Israel. As long as the business is profitable, they still have to pay attention to the opinions of some people.


    Ronan didn''t entangle him, just said: "It''s a pity."


    In the face of a person of Spielberg''s level, it is useless to be entangled, Ronan made a few more polite words and took the initiative to leave.


    The result of this trial was not unexpected.


    Ronan can guess that Spielberg may have doubts about the source of his funds.


    The funds of insiders are no better than the investment of outsiders.


    Ronan sighed. It is a bit difficult to invest in Brother Company through normal channels. Few people in Hollywood can force Spielberg.


    was directly rejected by Spielberg, Ronan could only shake his head, wondering if he could grab several popular projects from DreamWorks in the future?


    "Vivendi Group has completed the acquisition of Universal Pictures, and will subsequently divest some non-performing assets..."


    Hearing this, Ronan hurriedly looked to the left and found that it was the famous producer Frank Marshall who was speaking: "Universal won Polygram this year, and Universal Music became the world''s number one record company in one fell swoop."


    Someone asked, "Where is Polygram''s film business company?"


    Ronan stopped and stood nearby listening.


    Anyone who knows a little about the recording industry knows the name Polygram, but there is also a film and entertainment company under Polygram. Ronan has heard of this, because he was influenced by the fact that Polygram was a record Not much is known about the influence of the company''s concept.


    Frank Marshall added: "Universal Pictures only purchased Polygram''s recording business this year, and merged with Universal Music after the acquisition. It is currently negotiating the acquisition with Polygram Entertainment, and it''s just about signing a contract. Vivendi The group has reached an agreement with Philips, the largest shareholder of Polygram Pictures, and it is estimated to be completed this month."


    "Universal Pictures has become stronger." Another sighed.


    "This deal is very involved, and it was the senior management of Universal Pictures that prompted Vivendi and Philips to reach an agreement." Frank Marshall continued: "Universal Pictures fancy Polykin''s film library, four weddings and one funeral, The copyrights for films like Very Suspect, Train Guessing and Notting Hill are alluring."


    Hearing this, Ronan moved in his heart, took a few steps forward, and interjected: "Where is the distribution department of PolyGram Films?"


    Frank Marshall looked at him and found that he didn¡¯t know him, but he still said: ¡°Universal Pictures has a comprehensive distribution channel in North America and overseas. Polygram¡¯s distribution department is not very useful to them, so it should be disbanded.¡±


    Ronan discussed with them for a while, and after exchanging business cards, he immediately left the banquet hall, and then called Robert Lee and Garcia Rodriguez.


    This party didn''t come in vain. In addition to getting acquainted with many stars, directors and producers, I also got such a heavyweight news!

 Chapter 142： PolyGram

    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, Ronan called Robert Lee and Garcia Rodriguez.


    Ronan asked Garcia directly: "Is the recruitment process going smoothly for the establishment of overseas channels?"


    If Embassy Pictures finds the right manpower, there is no need to think of anything else.


    Garcia shook his head: "It''s not going well." He explained: "Only recruiting individual staff is not very helpful in establishing overseas distribution channels. What we need is a team. But among all Hollywood-capable companies, any one of them The scale and platform are much larger than those of Embassy Pictures. We have contacted the leaders and members of six small teams, but they were all rejected."


    Robert then added: "We have quietly contacted the overseas distribution team of the new line, and they directly stabbed the high-level of the new line, and the high-level of the new line sent us a warning."


    Ronan asked concerned, "Any other troubles?"


    "No." Robert said, "We immediately stopped contacting people on the new line, and this matter passed temporarily."


    Ronan remembered it in his heart and reminded: "Pay more attention to the new line in the future."


    Such things as digging a corner of a wall are definitely very uncomfortable.


    Garcia added: ¡°Issuing this kind of key position basically has signed a breach of contract with the hiring company. If you want to hire people, the liquidated damages alone are huge expenses.¡±


    Ronan nodded slightly. This situation is normal. Employees in key positions of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures also have liquidated damages.


    I think that when the Japanese first entered Hollywood, they used to make big jokes on liquidated damages.


    After Sony Entertainment bought Columbia Pictures, the Japanese were very self-aware and knew that they were laymen in the film industry. After being recommended and carefully inspected by others, they recruited Jon Peters and Peter Guber from Warner Bros. He is in charge of Columbia Pictures.


    But I don¡¯t know why. When Sony inspected, it didn¡¯t find that Jon Peters and Peter Guber had breached the contract with Warner Bros. Warner Bros. sued the court with a complaint. Sony Entertainment paid US$800 million for the poaching. Compensation!


    Of course, Sony Entertainment is willing to pay the money and definitely thinks these two characters are worth it.


    Actually, these two are famous **** in Hollywood in the late 1980s.


    The two invested in a purple piece directed by Spielberg, but Spielberg strongly demanded that there is a clear stipulation in the contract that Jon Peters and Peter Guber are not allowed to enter the set!


    can make the famous Spielberg fear as a tiger, showing the outstanding destructive ability of these two men.


    The cooperation between Sony Entertainment and the two is a tragedy in the tragedy. From Sony Entertainment¡¯s acquisition of Colombia to the two¡¯s dismissal in 1994, it is said that Sony has caused more than 3 billion US dollars in losses from film and related industries.


    Morita Akio¡¯s resignation is somewhat related to Sony Columbia¡¯s dismal management and employment.


    But the two of them are definitely not useless. Jon Peters and Peter Guber have a good investment vision, especially Peter Guber, who later established a film investment company, only investing and not participating in the production. After more than ten years, he became a gold Co-owner of the State Warriors.


    Robert said at this time: "Not only does it cost a lot to dig people, it may also make us public enemies in the industry."


    "The problem cannot be solved by digging people alone." Ronan had this kind of consciousness.


    If digging a wall can solve overseas distribution, DreamWorks will not always have overseas channels.


    Ronan asked: "Do you know about Polykin Film Entertainment Company?"


    "I''ve heard of it." Garcia Rodr¨ªguez said: "A small film company under the record company Polygram, but this company... how to say it, too many staff and bloated organization."


    Robert is more informed: "At the beginning of this year, Philips and Siemens, the holding companies of Polygram, sold the main company, the record company, to the French media giant Seagram for US$10.6 billion. Seagram was formerly of Universal Pictures. The holding company, but not anymore. They have reached an agreement with the French water group Vivendi, and Universal Pictures already belongs to Vivendi."


    Ronan made a simple inquiry on the Internet last night, knowing what Robert said was true, and said: "This transaction did not involve Polygram''s film subsidiary at first, but as Vivendi and Seagram Reached an agreement, Universal Pictures requested the new owner to take Polykin Pictures, because Polykin¡¯s film library has many high-value film copyrights."


    Thinking of the names of those movies, Ronan was a little envious: four weddings and a funeral, very suspect, train guessing, two big smoke guns, ice storm, death row walk, etc.


    As we all know, the film library is the most valuable asset of a film company.


    "Universal Pictures only needs Polaroid Films'' film library?" Garcia is a special release, and he roughly guessed what Ronan meant.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This is the news I heard by accident. Universal Pictures itself has a complete distribution channel. There is no need to rashly increase a large number of manpower to disrupt the existing mature configuration, and PolyGram is located in the United Kingdom and Universal The film industry plans to dismiss most of the personnel of Polygram Pictures, especially the publishers who are of little use to them."


    Robert raised his voice unconsciously: "This is our chance!"


    Garcia knows more about the distribution industry, and said: "I remember Polygram has never released a movie in North America. The distributor of the very suspect is Sony Columbia, and the blood and death row is Gramercy Pictures."


    Ronan frowned: "The news that I found on the Internet, Polaroid Pictures relies on its own world


    The world''s first-class record channel has established a film distribution channel. "


    Is the news on the Internet fake? Ronan can''t help but think so. After all, there are too many fake news on the Internet, and the Baike of the previous life has become a fake base.


    "I only refer to North America." Garcia told the truth: "I don''t know much about the overseas situation."


    The business of Embassy Pictures is currently limited to North America. In addition, because of the nature of Americans, the energy to focus outside North America is relatively limited.


    Ronan looked at Robert: "You can check the relevant situation. The transaction between Vidiwang, Seagram, Polygram, and Universal Pictures, the focus is on their attitude towards Polygram, and Polygram. Golden Pictures¡¯ own business."


    Compared to the duty businessman Garcia, Robert''s path is more wild.


    Robert has nothing to say: "I will go today."


    Ronan said to Garcia again: "Do you know anyone in Universal Pictures? Ask if you have any."


    Garcia knew that this was a major event related to the company''s future, and said, "I''ll go find someone to ask."


    Ronan exhorted: "This matter must be dealt with first."


    After Robert and Garcia left, Ronan thought for a while and called Dinah attorney again. The Shengzhi Law Firm where she works also has business in the UK. There is a London office which is also a company that specializes in entertainment and media business.


    Then, Ronan personally rushed to Shengzhi Law Firm and had an interview with Lawyer Dinah for a while.


    Lawyer Dinah provided him with a contact information: "This is a private detective, sometimes working with Shengzhi, and is very familiar with the British entertainment industry. You can find him to check the specific situation, and I will call him later."


    Ronan knew that the world was not only white and black, but also that many law firms had contact with marginal forces, guessing that this should be some kind of private detective.


    He responded and reached business contact with private detectives that day. Shengzhi Firm also has business dealings with Polygram Pictures. Lawyer Dinah will also help him collect relevant information within the scope permitted by regulations.


    This is not a crime.


    In just two days, all aspects of the situation have been gathered in Ronan''s hands. There is a lot of information on all aspects, and it is necessary to summarize and find useful things.


    Ronan has never interrupted his studies since he came here, and has analyzed countless cases. This work is not difficult for him.


    After watching for an afternoon, he had an idea of ??the general situation.


    France¡¯s Seagram Media Group, which is the controlling party of Universal Pictures in recent years, has started acquisition negotiations with Polygram since 1997. This transaction involving tens of billions of dollars has been discussed for two full years, and finally Achieved in 1999, Polygram Music was incorporated into Universal Music for US$10.6 billion.


    However, as soon as the acquisition was completed, Seagram realized that what he got was a huge burden In addition to the deterioration of its other businesses, he had to merge Polygram Records into Universal Pictures, which also came from a French water company. Vivendi Group became the successor, and reached a deal last month, this month completed the share change.


    Universal Pictures, as the transaction party, wants more than Polygram Records. It is also very interested in the film library of Polygram¡¯s subsidiary Polygram Entertainment. When Vivendi negotiated with Seagram, in order to win The support of the senior management of Universal Pictures also agreed to acquire Polygram Pictures again.


    Compared to the tens of billions of dollars of Polygram Records, Polygram Pictures is not worth mentioning.


    As for the staff at Polaroid Pictures, Universal Pictures has almost no interest.


    Polygram is a typical international company, and its employees are multinational forces, and Polygram Pictures is the same.


    These people have been stationed in London for a long time, and Universal Pictures¡¯ film business is entirely based on Los Angeles. If you want these people to move to Los Angeles, not to mention the employees¡¯ wishes, subsidies alone are a bottomless pit.


    Universal Pictures has negotiated with Polygram Pictures to acquire the film library, and other aspects have not yet been finalized, but from the current news, Universal Pictures does not need Polygram¡¯s employees.


    There are a lot of these people, the salary is high, and they don¡¯t want to leave London. They are basically of little help to Universal Pictures.


    Ronan doesn''t need these people either. What he needs is a small part of the distribution department employees.


    Polygram Films has the ability to distribute!

 Chapter 143： Eating

    Many Hollywood film companies have North American distribution capabilities, but they are unable to distribute films overseas. The situation with Polygram Pictures is just the opposite.


    This film company registered in the United Kingdom was established in the early 1990s. It initially focused on producing films. It was not until 1993 that it really had the ability to distribute films. The scope of the original film distribution was limited to the United Kingdom.


    Thanks to Polygram¡¯s mature record distribution system, Polygram Pictures has established film distribution channels very quickly. Before Polygram was acquired by Seagram Group, Polygram Films already had a presence in Europe, Australia, The ability to distribute films in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Latin America.


    But Polygram Pictures has no distribution channels in North America. The North American film market is the most exclusive film market in the world. It is too difficult for foreign companies to enter the North American film market, even for British companies.


    In the past few years, Polaroid Pictures has mainly relied on Sony Columbia Pictures and Gramercy Pictures to distribute films in North America.


    In the conference room, Garcia asked, "Those people in the distribution department of Polygram are very familiar with Sony Columbia Pictures?"


    Ronan found a piece of information, handed it over, and said: "Sony Columbia has released seven films for Polygram in total."


    After reading the information, Garcia gave it to Robert and said, "We don¡¯t know people from Polygram. This will become a big obstacle."


    Ronan agreed with what he said: ¡°It¡¯s much easier if someone you know is introduced from it.¡±


    Robert immediately answered: "Sony Columbia Pictures?"


    Ronan nodded and continued: "From the information collected, the distribution department of Polaroid Pictures is headed by Alan Albert and Danny Donald. Alan Albert is the director and Danny Donald is his deputy. The two have extremely high prestige in the distribution department. If they are dealt with, they can basically attract their distribution team. With this distribution team, it means that they can get distribution channels other than North America, the Middle East and Africa."


    "We have distribution channels in North America." Robert said: "In the Middle East...and Africa. These two places have smaller markets and can be built on the original basis."


    Garcia reminded: "The premise is that we can get it."


    Ronan looked serious: "That''s right. If Universal Pictures really dismisses the personnel of Polaroid Pictures, this group of people will probably attract some people''s attention."


    Companies like DreamWorks and Lions Gate Pictures all dream of having overseas distribution channels.


    Especially DreamWorks, as long as it establishes overseas issuance capabilities, it will really have some capital to fight the big six companies.


    Ronan asked Garcia: "How did you inquire about Universal Pictures?"


    "Internal news from Universal Pictures." Garcia replied: "Like the news you got, what Universal Pictures really wants is Polygram''s film library. It is not interested in employees who need a lot of human capital, and Universal Pictures¡¯ overseas distribution system is much more complete than Polygram, and there is no need for Polygram¡¯s newly established channels."


    Ronan asked again: "Have you heard that other companies are interested in Polygram?"


    Robert and Garcia glanced at each other, and the latter said, "Not yet."


    Ronan knew the appeal of distribution channels for film companies that want to grow bigger, and said: "Inquire more about this, especially DreamWorks and Lionsgate."


    Most of Hollywood production companies are engaged in production in peace. There are actually many companies that want to grow bigger, but very few really put them into practice.


    The problems of capital and risk alone will stump 99% of small companies.


    Relativity Entertainment is now relatively well-funded, and even with the release of Embassy Pictures, Blair the Witch has a large revenue.


    North American box office revenue was 79.5 million US dollars, sequel rights sold for 12 million US dollars, video tapes and discs were sold for 7 million US dollars in the first week plus revenue for the following months, and there are currently 9 million US dollars. Overseas copyrights are 50 million US dollars. US$3 million, and US$1 million for the next two rounds.


    Total film revenue is currently US$161.5 million, and TV broadcasts and video tapes and discs will continue to generate revenue.


    Of course, the net profit is not so much.


    As for the people in the tax bureau, Ronan never wanted to provoke him. Tax avoidance is also a legal method, and investment tax credit is the best way.


    At present, Reaper is still in theaters in North America. The North American box office has accumulated a total of 65.5 million US dollars. It will not be long before this film can also bring a lot of income.


    With funds in his hands, Ronan has the confidence, otherwise he won¡¯t be able to satisfy others even with his salary.


    Ronan called and contacted the lawyer Dinah and the investigators in London, asking them to help collect more and more detailed information. If Universal Pictures really does what he understands, he is fully prepared. , Can make a targeted plan, more easily attract people.


    Even Ronan got news from Polygram Pictures. Of course, these situations were also placed on the desks of some big guys in the circle.


    In a small meeting room on the top floor of DreamWorks Pictures, the Big Three gathered together, and there were several core executives of the company.


    "I have worked with Universal Pictures for many years, and I just contacted Ron Mayer." Spielberg''s relationship with Universal Pictures is quite complicated. "Ron Mayer confirmed that Universal Pictures only needs Polygram''s film library. interest."


    David Geffen, with a bald head, asked: "Steven, can''t Universal Pictures acquire Polygram Pictures first and then transfer the distribution department to us?"


    Spielberg reveals a trace


    Silk smiled bitterly: "David, there is no possibility, my relationship with Universal Pictures..."


    After all, David Geffen is in the recording industry, and he doesn¡¯t know much about Hollywood. Spielberg knows this, but doesn¡¯t want to explain. His love-hate relationship with Universal Pictures is really unclear. .


    In the early 1990s, in order to raise funds for Schindler¡¯s list, he had to accept the directorship of Jurassic Park under the pressure of Universal Pictures. Since then, his relationship with Universal has taken a sharp turn. It was also one of the reasons why he was determined to create DreamWorks.


    Jeff Katzenberg said: "The rise of DreamWorks will touch the interests of inherent forces. The Big Six companies are the people who are the least willing to see DreamWorks establish perfect channels. Will Universal Pictures sell us overseas distribution channels? "


    This was a bit questioning, and David Geffen glanced at Jeff Kasenberg, his expression unhappy.


    Jeff Katzenberg snorted softly in his throat, and he didn''t seem to like David Geffin either.


    DreamWorks has been established for five years. The Big Three, which were still in one mind at the beginning, have long been cracked by various interests and power disputes.


    But in the general direction that is beneficial to the company, the three people are still consistent.


    Spielberg interjected in time: "Overseas distribution channels are very important to DreamWorks! It''s not just the film and television production department." He first looked at Jeff Katzenberg: "Animations in the animation department can also pass through DreamWorks. Channels to enter the global market.¡± Another look at David Geffen: ¡°We can also learn from PolyGram and build a global record channel based on film channels.¡±


    David Geffen and Jeff Katzenberg both nodded and expressed their support for Spielberg.


    After secret struggles and compromises, these three giants have now formed a situation in which Spielberg is in charge of live-action film and television and related industries, Jeff Katzenberg is in charge of animation production, and David Geffen is in charge of recording and music businesses.


    In a way, the Big Three stand together.


    This may stabilize the top-level power structure, but a three-pronged situation is actually not good for a start-up company.


    Spielberg said again: "Ron Mayken revealed this news because it was in a personal relationship with me. It is impossible for Universal Pictures to help DreamWorks."


    Jeff Katzenberg asked: "Steven, this news will not be spread soon. Overseas distribution channels are too important to us and we must get it down as soon as possible."


    David Geffin did not speak, but he looked at Spielberg with concern.


    He is the one who is most familiar with the film industry here.


    Spielberg said: "I have not had any contact with the people of Polygram Pictures, nor are I familiar with their management. At present, the people of Polygram Pictures are in London, England. We need to send people to London as soon as possible. They approached and strived to get the entire team of Polygram''s distribution department to join DreamWorks."


    He looked at a deep-haired big nose: "I have asked my acquaintances in London to learn about Polaroid Pictures, and news will come soon. Albert, if you go to London, you must win the Polaroid. Release team."


    Facing the Big Three Albert said confidently: "You are waiting for my good news."


    David Geffen urged: "The news has not been fully disseminated, so please keep it confidential to avoid attracting more competitors."


    Spielberg also said: "Yes, pay attention to confidentiality."


    "Hmm." Albert nodded cautiously.


    Spielberg is also more at ease with him. This is his confidant. His ability may not be strong, but his loyalty is praiseworthy and he will never sell out the benefits of DreamWorks.


    Limited to ability, Alberg''s position is not too high. If this can be done, he can just mention his position.


    Some details were discussed later. After the meeting, Albert left DreamWorks, ready to go home to pack his luggage, so that he could leave for London early tomorrow morning.


    As soon as he arrived in the front hall, a well-known entertainment agent approached him.


    "Mr. Hoffman." The agent approached Albert and whispered, "The character we said last time..."


    Albert left the office building before he said, "Let them all go to the Marina Hotel at night. I will discuss the roles with them personally."


    The meaning of these words could not be clearer, and the agent immediately said: "No problem, it will be delivered on time at seven in the evening."


    Watching Albert Hoffman leave, the smile on the agent''s face disappeared, and he spit out: This man is a pervert, and his appearance is too ugly!

 Chapter 144： Speaking of Sony

    Knowing that Polygram Pictures and Sony Columbia Pictures have been cooperating, Ronan immediately contacted Chris of Sony Entertainment and asked him to meet.


    "Alan Albert and Danny Donald from PolyGram Films?" Chris took a deep look at Ronan and said, "I know them, and PolyGram¡¯s movie distribution channels are those two people. Founded, when they talked to Sony about the North American release of "The Very Suspect", I was Gustafson¡¯s assistant in charge of negotiations."


    Gustafson is one of the heads of Sony Columbia.


    Ronan needs someone who both sides know to make a referral. Since Chris knows them, it would be best.


    "Are you familiar with them?" Ronan asked again.


    Chris and Ronan have worked together twice in a row. There is no need to lie about this kind of trivial matter. To be honest: "You know the nature of my job, and I''m looking for a film to talk about distribution. Sony later released several Polygram films, all of them are me I talked to Alan Albert and Danny Donald, and they were very familiar, but they couldn''t talk about friendship."


    He said directly: "Have you heard of Guy Ritchie''s "Two Smokers"?"


    Ronan nodded: "I know, the typical multi-line narrative."


    "This film, PolyGram occupies a lot of investment share." Chris continued: "Allen Albert and Danny Donald originally wanted to find Sony Columbia as the North American publisher, but they asked too much. I refused after watching the video."


    Ronan slightly complimented him: "You have a good vision."


    The film was released in North America in May, and it has received excellent reviews from the critics, but the market is quite average. It is estimated that the US$3 million box office won¡¯t even be able to earn back the publicity and distribution costs invested by the publisher. cover the cost.


    As one of the Big Six, Sony Columbia doesn¡¯t like this kind of film.


    Is "Two Smokers" outstanding? There is no doubt about this, but there are too many good movies that make no money.


    However, the movie was finally released in North America.


    Ronan caught the key points and asked: "How did this film enter North America?"


    "Tom Cruise." Chris gave a very unexpected answer. "Tom Cruise and Alan Albert have been friends for many years. They seem to have the same beliefs or something. That time. At the film meeting, Tom Cruise said directly to the distributor: This is the best movie I have seen in these years. If you don¡¯t buy it, it would be too stupid."


    Ronan remembered this in his mind, and Tom Cruise could talk to the two of them.


    Chris asked at this moment: "Ronan, are you asking if something is wrong with these two people?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and decided to say: "I want you to help introduce them."


    Chris looked at Ronan, his eyes were unclear.


    Ronan added: "I have a distribution company and urgently need talents. These two are experts in distribution. We want to dig them."


    Chris immediately thought of some things circulating in the circle and understood Ronan¡¯s intentions: "Do you plan to let Embassy Pictures establish overseas distribution channels?"


    Ronan knew that this could not be concealed from the interested person, and said: "There are considerations in this respect, but it is a future plan."


    Chris pondered for a moment and said, "Ronan, we are friends and we have known each other for a long time. Personally, I am willing to help you. But from a company perspective..."


    "DreamWorks is also staring at them!" Ronan didn''t know what DreamWorks was doing, but he understood the tacit attitude of the Big Six companies towards DreamWorks: "If DreamWorks establishes overseas distribution channels, it will have real and six The ability of big companies to confront, there is an agreement between your six companies. To maintain the stability of the top buildings in Hollywood, the six can only be reduced but not increased..."


    Chris didn''t understand Ronan''s meaning, and watched Ronan silently.


    Ronan added: "I will tell you that since Sony acquired Columbia Pictures, Colombia''s performance in recent years has been ranked at the bottom of the top six. Once DreamWorks has independent overseas distribution channels, who will be the first to surpass? Will the other five companies reach other tacit understandings? For example, to replace Columbia¡¯s position in mpaa with DreamWorks? Don¡¯t forget that you are controlled by a Japanese company and are separated from the Western world, while the Big Three of DreamWorks are all Jewish The biggest power in this circle is the Jewish power."


    Chris''s face is not very good-looking, it is not difficult to think of this kind of thing, business is insincere.


    Ronan said calmly: "Chris, you can report this matter to Sony Entertainment. If you stand in the same position with me, I believe Sony Entertainment will support you. Maybe this is a great achievement."


    I still don''t know what''s going on in DreamWorks. Ronan didn''t say any more. For the time being, he only needs Chris as a referral.


    If DreamWorks also appeared, Sony Entertainment must have doubts.


    "You wait for me here for a while."


    Chris walked out of the reception room with a serious face and went directly to Gustafson''s office.


    In fact, what he just said was the truth. If this is only a private matter, it is not that he can''t help because of the many cooperations with Ronan.


    But this is not just a private matter.


    Ronan waited more than half an hour before Chris returned to the lounge.


    Chris asked directly: "What are you going to do?"


    Ronan said, "I''m going to London to meet these two people."


    "Okay." Chris did not hesitate at all: "I will accompany you."


    Sony Columbia won¡¯t watch DreamWorks grow bigger. On the top floor of Hollywood, six locations are already crowded.


    , And climb up one more, and the one that fell is definitely the most unstable location of Columbia Pictures.


    Ronan is not nonsense: "I have confirmed the schedule, and I will call you."


    Leaving Sony Columbia, Ronan returned to the car, not eager to leave, ready to contact Tom Cruise.


    At the party that day, I also exchanged business cards with Liangtang, which was stored on the phone just like other people¡¯s personal contact information.


    Dialed Tom Cruise''s number, and the one who answered the call was Tom Cruise himself. Tom Cruise just had time. Hearing that Ronan had something to do with him, he asked him to go to his home in Beverly Hills.


    Chris said that Tom Cruise and Alan Albert have shared beliefs for many years, and Ronan also wants to prepare more.


    Generally speaking, this kind of digging can be entrusted to headhunting companies, but overseas distribution channels are too important for Ronan, even more critical than North American distribution.


    If overseas distribution channels rely solely on embassy filming, it would be time-consuming and labor-intensive.


    Ronan is not at all assured about headhunting companies.


    Arriving at Beverly Hills, Ronan found Tom Cruise''s house without expending much effort.


    The mansion of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman is located near the famous Hearst Manor.


    Ronan entered the luxurious mansion, did not want to appreciate the artistic decoration, and was full of thoughts about how to get Tom Cruise to help lobby.


    But soon, he decided not to mention Tom Cruise''s help in lobbying for the time being. After all, he didn''t have much friendship with Tom Cruise. Letting Tom Cruise help in lobbying was bound to owe a huge favor, even If Tom Cruise is a bit business-minded, he might ask for something.


    Ronan still remembers the last time Tom Cruise said he wanted to help.


    In the living room, Tom Cruise, who had received the news, stood at the door to greet Ronan. After Ronan shook hands with Tom Cruise and greeted him, he took a special glance. Nicole Kidman was sitting on the sofa in home clothes. Magazine, the lazy look obviously didn''t want to say hello to people.


    The hostess ignored him, and Ronan didn''t mean to say hello, and followed Tom Cruise into the reception room.


    In the middle of ¡¡¡¡, she glanced at Nicole Kidman quietly. This woman seemed to have not seen the visitors at home, just reading the magazine for herself.


    Ronan had some guesses in his mind, maybe Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman have begun to live without interference.


    "What can you do with me?" Tom Cruise asked with a smile.


    For a promising producer, he doesn''t have the shelf of a superstar.


    Ronan looked very sincere and said with a smile: "Tom, I want you to help me with something."


    Tom Cruise seemed to say casually: "If I have something to say, I will help you if I can."


    Of course I will say otherwise.


    Ronan understands the subtext and didn''t talk about lobbying. If it can be solved with money and Sony Entertainment, it would be best.


    Push others with oneself, plus those words from the last party with Tom Cruise Ronan feels that if he really wants to ask Tom Cruise for help, he must pay a certain price.


    This can be used as a backup.


    Ronan said straightforwardly: "I want to hire Mr. Allen Albert from PolyGram Films to work in my company, but I don¡¯t know him..."


    "Alan?" Tom Cruise frowned.


    Ronan nodded: "I heard that you and Mr. Albert are friends, can you recommend me?"


    Tom Cruise first frowned and thought, then laughed, and said, "I can only make a phone call for you." Unlike some rumors in the previous life, Tom Cruise is very bold in such trivial matters: " I can introduce you to Alan, but how to talk about it is your business, and I won''t be involved."


    "Thank you, Tom." Ronan said with rare sincerity, "This has helped me a lot, thank you very much."


    It¡¯s just a matter of effort. Tom Cruise didn¡¯t take it to heart at all. The smile on his face was as good as sunshine: ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡±


    After chatting with Ronan for a while, and talking about things in the circle, Tom Cruise simply called Alan Albert in London in front of Ronan.


    Now Tom Cruise is very good at being a man.


    Ronan left Tom Cruise¡¯s mansion and booked a flight to London tomorrow. He first called Chris and informed Robert Lee that he was going to the UK early tomorrow morning.

 Chapter 145： Big right gesture

    A private club in Chelsea, London.


    Albert Hoffman sent a brown-haired man and a black-haired man to the door, and said to the brown-haired man: "Mr. Albert, Director Spielberg¡¯s invitation is very sincere. DreamWorks can provide you with A broader platform will give your talents room for real play. All colleagues in DreamWorks look forward to your joining."


    Alan Albert smiled slightly and said, "Always give me time to think about it."


    "Of course." Albert Hoffman also smiled and said, "I hope you make a decision as soon as possible."


    Having said that, he turned his eyes to Danny Donald next to him, seeing black hair and dark eyes, his eyelids jumped unconsciously, and he assumed an attitude that he thought he valued: "Mr. Donald, DreamWorks also looks forward to your joining. ."


    "Thank you." Danny Donald said politely.


    Probably I have seen similar situations since childhood. Danny Donald could feel that Albert Hoffman looked at him a little strangely.


    The other party covers up very well, but this feeling can''t be wrong.


    Danny Donald did not speak much. As the second generation of immigrants, although he was uncomfortable, he experienced too much.


    Alan Albert and Danny Donald leave.


    Albert returned to the clubhouse and whispered to a person who came by: "Go and stare at Alan Albert to see who he has seen recently. If there are executives from other Hollywood companies, notify me immediately. "


    "Yes." The man hurried out of the club.


    Sitting in the lobby of the club, Albert recalled the conversation he had just met. He not only expressed sincerity on behalf of DreamWorks, but also showed the confidence of DreamWorks as a major Hollywood company, and he responded very appropriately.


    In the parking lot outside the clubhouse, an ordinary-looking man was sitting in the driving seat, watching Alan Albert and Danny Donald get closer and closer until they got into the car, and then took out a pen and a notebook , Quickly record it.


    The car drove out of the parking lot, but the man did not move. He continued to stare at the entrance of the clubhouse. According to the employer''s request, he had to figure out who Alan Albert and Danny Donald saw.


    The car drove onto the road, and Danny Donald asked: "Ellen, do you want to agree to the invitation from DreamWorks?"


    "Don''t make any response for now." Allen Albert said: "Before I came, I received a call from Tom Cruise and Chris from Sony. Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment wanted to see us."


    "Relativity entertainment?" Danny Donald is a little strange to the name.


    Alan Albert simply said: "The company that published "Human Removal Project", "Blair the Witch" and "Reaper Is Coming"."


    Danny Donald nodded: "Sounds good."


    Alan Albert said: "It''s incomparable to DreamWorks, but Tom Cruiseken introduced that this company has a certain strength." He smiled: "How can it be better than the Red Bus."


    Danny Donald turned around, the car turned on another road, and said: "The red bus only has the ability to distribute in the United Kingdom, and its strength is not even comparable to Polygram Pictures."


    Alan Albert pulled down the seat belt: "So, the red bus is our last choice." He asked, "What do you think of DreamWorks and Albert?"


    "Um... how do you put it." Danny Donald had a bad impression of Albert: "Albert doesn''t feel very good for me. As for DreamWorks, the company is very large, and they have a lot of confidence. We should be grateful for inviting us to join."


    Allen Albert waved his hand: "After that, big companies certainly have the confidence of big companies. That Albert... Danny, the big environment is like this. It''s not something that the two of us can change. Some things can be done. If you don¡¯t see it, you treat it as invisible."


    Danny Donald sighed and said: "This person is everywhere like Spielberg''s agent. He is obviously Spielberg''s confidant. I am worried about the future... Hey, who doesn''t want to work in a more comfortable environment? ?"


    Alan Albert patted his old friend on the shoulder, but didn''t know what to say.


    It was dark early in winter in London. When I saw the big nose of the big nose who had sent Alan Albert and Danny Donald out of the taxi, Volkswagen¡¯s face hurriedly drove up and didn¡¯t drive far. The taxi stopped in front of a bar and entered the bar with a big nose.


    Dazhong face waited for a while, and then entered the bar, and found that she had a big nose sitting in front of the bar, and he was fighting fiercely with two **** bar girls.


    He was calm, and sat in front of the bar. Because there was one person and the music in the bar was very loud, he couldn''t hear the words clearly.


    can hear vaguely: "DreamWorks...being an actor...I can let you join the crew."


    There weren''t many meetings, the two bar girls came out of the bar with Shen Fa''s big nose, got into a taxi, and drove towards the nearby hotel.


    The public face can only keep up, cursing that this person is in his forties and fifty years old, so why not bring two at a time, are you afraid of exhaustion?


    What makes the public face even more depressed is that the next night, this deep-haired big nose came to the bar again and soaked in another **** girl.


    However, through inquiring from the side, the face of the public came to understand one thing. This person is from Los Angeles, USA. The main reason why he can attract those bar girls is that he promised to help those girls enter a crew filmed by DreamWorks in the UK. Appearance.


    "I''m sure." Sitting opposite Ronan, Volkswagen said, "It''s from Los Angeles DreamWorks."


    Ronan looked at the pile of materials that the other party gave him, and said with a smile: "Kean, thank you very much for the information."


    He came one day later than originally planned, because before he came, Universal Pictures officially announced the acquisition of Polaroid Pictures Entertainment.


    The public named Keene smiled: "You pay, I do things as they should."


    Ronan is no longer polite, put down the information, and said directly: "You continue to help me stare at this person, and I will pay the salary."


    "No problem." Keane agreed without hesitation.


    The two talked for a while. Ronan determined that Alan Albert and Danny Donald had not reached an agreement with DreamWorks. Keane also promptly said goodbye and continued his work.


    Soon, a friend of Lawyer Dinah in the London branch of Shengzhi also sent their information about Alan Albert and Danny Donald to the London Hilton Hotel.


    Ronan expressed his gratitude and looked through the information specially. Thanks to the preparatory work done in advance, the information is very detailed, especially the record of many details. For example, Alan Albert is a **** fan of Manchester United, Dan Donald likes to drink tea and so on.


    And the man named Danny Donald is of Chinese descent.


    No one has mentioned this before, I guess they have overlooked this point, including Ronan, after all, the name Danny Donald is a foreigner no matter how you hear it.


    Can this Chinese be a breakthrough point?


    Ronan had this idea subconsciously, but considering his current identity and appearance, it is far from enough to rely solely on Danny Donald being Chinese.


    After arriving in London, Ronan determined that Alan Albert and Danny Donald had not reached an agreement with DreamWorks, and asked Chris to ask them to meet tomorrow morning, and then first studied the information of the two.


    Whether it is the public face investigation firm or Dinah''s friends in London, they have provided Ronan with a lot of information, which can also make the next work more targeted.


    Robert and Ronan are looking through relevant information together.


    "The relationship between these two people is not normal." Robert said to Ronan while watching: "Alan Albert and Danny Donald graduated from the same university. They were good friends in college. Danny Donald is because of ethnicity. Relationship, I have encountered a lot of trouble, Alan Albert always stands up to help him the first time."


    Ronan flipped through the information about the man in DreamWorks, and there was a photo taken by the public face on the information: "Continue."


    Robert added: "After graduating, the two entered Polygram Records and later transferred to Polygram Pictures. The two of them had good abilities. They were quickly promoted to the middle level of the film company and began to rely on it in 1992. The distribution channel of Polygram Records created the film distribution channel, and has been in charge of the distribution of Polygram Pictures until now. The film distributors of Polygram Pictures scattered around the world are deeply influenced by these two people."


    Ronan nodded. It is estimated that Universal Pictures will soon officially announce the dismissal of most of the employees of Polygram Pictures. As long as these two people are dealt with, the team that masters the distribution channels will basically be in hand.


    "What useful information do you have?" Robert asked.


    Ronan handed him the information in his hand, pointed to the top photo, and said: "I know this person, Albert Hoffman of DreamWorks Pictures, I went to DreamWorks to seek The release of "Human Removal Project" is the me he received."


    Robert took the photo and looked at it, then opened the information, and suddenly said: "This guy is really amazing. After coming to London, he goes to the same bar every day to pick up girls."


    Ronan also saw it just now, UU reading www. uukanshu.com said: "He has a lot of power in DreamWorks."


    It is easy for the powerful people of the film company to hook up with the girl who has the dream of film.


    Robert asked: "Our opponent is DreamWorks?"


    "There is also the British Red Bus Film Company." Ronan said slowly: "This company is very small, much worse than Polaroid Pictures. Allen Albert and Danny Donald are a bit ambitious. I should not go to a small company like the Red Bus."


    He frowned slightly: "Our scale is slightly larger than the red bus, but fortunately there is a Hollywood halo bonus."


    This is Ronan¡¯s biggest worry. Compared with the huge DreamWorks, Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures are much weaker.


    How can these two people give up DreamWorks and choose Embassy Pictures?


    Luo Nan looked through the materials and recalled all the DreamWorks related information he had seen in his previous life, hoping to find something useful.


    After the collapse of DreamWorks, countless media reports and analyses at home and abroad, because he was engaged in the film and television industry, he also collected a lot of information and read it, some of which left a deep impression.


    Ronan knows very well that if he competes according to the conventional pattern, DreamWorks has too much advantage and he will almost lose.


    After studying and thinking all night, Ronan met Alan Albert and Danny Donald at the introduction of Chris the next morning.

 Chapter 146： Fight against competitors

    In the rest area of ??the London Hilton Hotel lobby, there are very few people in the morning. In addition to Ronan and others, there is also someone sitting on the farther sofa, reading the newspaper boredly.


    peeked at the man who was shaking hands with Alan Albert, who put away the newspaper and left the hotel.


    As soon as he got out of the hotel door, he picked up the phone and called and said, "Yes! I''m sure! That person is Ronan Anderson from Hollywood Embassy Pictures! Remember last year''s "Human Removal Project" a few months before the release Did he look for you then, so I can recognize him."


    Listening to the instructions on the other side of the phone, he said again: "Okay! I''m staring here! Waiting for you to come."


    This person entered the hotel again, worried that he might be suspicious, so he found a place farther away and looked through the newspaper while observing the movement there.


    shook hands with Alan Albert, Ronan shook hands with Danny Donald, looking at each other''s dark eyes, black hair and yellow skin, and a sunny smile on his face: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Donald."


    Danny Donald also smiled back and watched Ronan for a while. This person was sunny and handsome, full of sincerity, and treated him and Alan Albert in no different manner.


    Compared to Albergh Hoffman, Ronan Anderson gave him a better impression.


    From his observation, this is not the kind of prejudiced person.


    Ronan certainly does not have any prejudice against Danny Donald. This is a deeply ingrained concept, which can never be changed.


    Facing these two colleagues, Ronan seemed very frank, straightforward and full of youthful vitality. After all, Alan Albert and Danny Donald are only in their thirties, and they are exactly the age of energy.


    After introducing both parties, Chris took the initiative to leave.


    "Two, Universal Pictures'' attitude towards Polygram Pictures is very obvious. What they want is only a film library." Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and said directly: "Don''t you think about the future? Hollywood is the best for two to play. Locally, my Embassy Pictures is very much looking forward to the two joining."


    Danny Donald did not speak, just looked at Alan Albert.


    From the bright side, these two people are mainly Alan Albert.


    But Ronan carefully checked the information of the two and knew that they could influence each other on good friends.


    Allen Albert said at this time: "It''s all rumors now, and there is no final decision on what Universal Pictures will do."


    At this kind of moment, smart people must be up for grabs.


    Ronan could see this too, and said, "There must be some preparations in case, right? Embassy Pictures is willing to do the back of the two." He opened the briefcase, took out two copies of the materials, and handed them to them separately. Allen Albert and Danny Donald: "This is the introduction of Embassy Pictures, including the Relativity Entertainment Group to which Embassy Pictures belongs. My company has integrated production and distribution. From last year to now, one and a half years, They produced and released three low-cost and high-grossing films, "Human Elimination Project", "Blair the Witch" and "Reaper Is Coming."


    Alan Albert took a serious look. The information is very detailed and the introduction is in the most plain language. Key points are also listed in the data, especially the revenue of the three movies mentioned by the other party. It looks shocking.


    Only these three movies can match the income of Polaroid Pictures in two or three years under normal circumstances!


    Especially "Blair the Witch", except for the data list, there is also a marketing plan. He has paid attention to the promotion and marketing of this film before, and only thinks it is wonderful. Now seeing the step-by-step detailed plan, it is really genius. plan.


    This is a dynamic company!


    Alan Albert looked at this information, and this thought naturally occurred in his head.


    Danny Donald is also looking at the information carefully, and at the same time calculating in his mind, if the Embassy Pictures itself has the ability to distribute overseas, how much will the income of the three films listed above increase?


    A conservative estimate, one third, right?


    Ronan waited for a while, and then said: ""Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" are all films that can be serialized, and serialized films are becoming more and more important for film companies! I plan to make another one next year. For a series of action movies, the company will also focus on developing serialized movies in the future, so that the company¡¯s risk is relatively small, it can ensure a stable source of income, and it will not easily cause personnel instability.


    The turbulent Polygram in the past two years has brought a lot of trouble to Alan Albert and Danny Donald, and the two also hope to stabilize as soon as possible.


    Although Ronan was a step slower than DreamWorks, he did a lot of preparations before coming over.


    Alan Albert and Danny Donald didn¡¯t say anything, but they all agreed with Ronan¡¯s stability.


    No one wants to work in a frequently turbulent company.


    Ronan continued to talk about the advantages: "Embassy Pictures and all companies under Relativity Entertainment are young and full of energy. We are a dynamic team and dream of creating a strong future, at least It can match the future of companies such as Xinxian Pictures!"


    These words, Ronan accepted a little bit and created the same future as the six major companies. Although it is a dream in his heart, it will inevitably leave the impression that people in the industry are bragging.


    There are some things, just do as planned, don¡¯t rush to blow them out.


    "Your company''s growth momentum in the past two years is really good." Alan Albert admits this: "According to my estimation, this year''s performance is even comparable to some mid-sized companies in Hollywood."


    Ronan is very confident: "The performance will be better next year."


    Danny Donald interjected: "Ander


    Mr. Mori, I would like to express one thing. Many small and medium-sized Hollywood companies, like yours, are subject to funding. "


    "Yes." Ronan smiled at Danny Donald and said: "One of the biggest problems of small and medium film companies is funding. Even the failure of a film with a slightly larger investment can make a company go bankrupt, but My company is not listed here."


    Danny Donald asked, "Can you talk about it?"


    Ronan appeared to be very straightforward and sincere. He did not hesitate to say: "All my films are financing and shooting, and there are stable financing channels. I have a stable cooperative relationship with Abu Dhabi and have successfully financed from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Over tens of millions of dollars."


    Abu Dhabi Investment Authority? Danny Donald and Alan Albert looked at each other, but they didn''t expect this person to be in contact with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Ronan was so observant that he noticed it immediately and asked: "Have you heard of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority?"


    "I''ve heard of it." Allen Albert said: "It is said that they have trillions of assets. They are now playing the idea of ??Manchester United in the Premier League. It is said that Chief Mansour wants to buy this club."


    buy Manchester United? Ronan was somewhat surprised, remember that Mansour bought Manchester City in his previous life, right? And it was almost ten years later.


    Maybe this is the change I brought? After all, they fooled them to acquire sports clubs to increase their popularity...


    The other party had heard of Mansour, so it would be even better. Ronan added: "My source of funds is also Chief Mansour."


    Hearing this, Danny Donald and Alan Albert both took a breath of sigh. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invests in movies. Is funding a problem?


    "Two." Ronan said in order to increase credibility: "This is not a secret in Hollywood. You have a long-term cooperation with Sony Columbia, and you can ask them for verification."


    He took Tom Cruise out as a banner: "Tom and I are friends, and Alan, you are also friends with Tom. If my company is not strong, Tom will not be able to introduce us."


    Alan Albert nodded slightly. This is very reasonable. Tom Cruise is not only his friend, but also a parishioner, and he will certainly not cheat him on this critical issue.


    Looks like there is a play? Ronan had a judgment from the changing attitudes of these two people.


    Of course, he didn''t expect to be able to get the two of them in one go, but after today, he can impress them deeply, bring a little tendency, and achieve his goal.


    Just as Ronan was about to speak again, there was a intensive sound of footsteps, and a man with deep hair and a big nose in a suit walked over quickly.


    "Allen, what a coincidence." Albert Hoffman seemed to see him alone, and walked over to shake hands.


    Danny Donald was expressionless.


    Ronan saw this immediately, and then looked at Albert Hoffman, it seemed that Alan Albert was the only one in his eyes.


    Albert Hoffman finally saw Danny Donald at random nodded over there: "Hello, Danny."


    Danny Donald also responded politely.


    what''s going on? Ronan quickly guessed, Albert Hoffman didn''t seem to know these two people?


    Then, he looked at Albert Hoffman¡¯s white skin, then at Danny Donald, and suddenly he understood something.


    There is a situation that even Ronan cannot deny that the status of Chinese Americans in Hollywood is not comparable to that of blacks, even Latinos.


    This is the reality.


    Not to mention anything else, if the director of "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" was not James Huang, but a white or black director, he would have been blown to the sky by the media.


    James Huang is just a little famous.


    Ronan quickly figured it out, and within just a few breaths, several prototypes of the plan flashed in his head.


    I don¡¯t have enough confidence, and of course I have to use all available conditions to fight against competitors.


    "Ah, and Mr. Anderson." Albert Hoffman had long forgotten who Ronan was, but the previous phone call also made him rang the past and took the initiative to reach out and shook Ronan: " I heard that your small company is doing well recently? After more than ten years of video tape production, how many cinema movies have finally been released? Not easy."


    This seems to be a compliment, but he highlights small companies and video films.

 Chapter 147： Can we win

    "Compared to DreamWorks, Relativity Entertainment is indeed a small company."


    Looking at Albert Hoffman, Ronan said with a smile: "But the internal structure of the theory of relativity is clear. Unlike DreamWorks, a complete company is divided into three clearly-defined groups. Internal friction..."


    Having said this, he shook his head straight.


    The personnel relationship of DreamWorks is more complicated than that of the Big Six companies.


    Albert Hoffman''s eyes became sharp in an instant. In his eyes, Ronan was just a small person.


    More than a year ago, this little man went to DreamWorks and begged him to release a film.


    The people from DreamWorks came over, and I definitely can¡¯t talk anymore today. Ronan didn¡¯t entangle him and said, "Allen, Danny. Let¡¯s stop here today, we will talk about it another day."


    Allen-Alber Nodded: "Yes."


    Danny Donald pointed to the material: "These..."


    Ronan said with a smile: "If you two are not too troublesome, please take it home. I hope we can understand more."


    Danny Donald put away the information, and Allen Albert put away the information.


    Albert Hoffman didn¡¯t know what it was and didn¡¯t explore it. He said to Alan Albert: ¡°DreamWorks is very sincere to the invitation of the two of you. I hope you two will not miss this opportunity. The platform of DreamWorks , Second only to the six major companies in Hollywood."


    Large companies do have the confidence, and this is also true. Today''s DreamWorks, in terms of scale alone, is definitely the leader in the second line.


    Alan Albert, why doesn¡¯t you know the strength of DreamWorks? The platforms of large companies are indeed incomparable to small companies, and he immediately said: "Mr. Hoffman, I will seriously consider it."


    Ronan did not rush in. The hard power gap between the theory of relativity and DreamWorks was too big.


    Albert Hoffman''s attitude is a bit arrogant, but in the eyes of many people, it will be understood as the confidence of large companies.


    Think about the past life, let alone many large companies, even some medium-sized companies are not 985 and 211.


    Alan Albert and Danny Donald left, but Albert Hoffman did not move.


    Ronan was also ready to go, and went back to think about countermeasures.


    "Mr. Anderson." Albert Hoffman turned to the guest, pointed to the sofa, and said, "Is there time? Let''s talk."


    Ronan thought for a while, sat down, and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Albert Hoffman smiled slightly and said, "Go back, back to Los Angeles, DreamWorks will remember your favor."


    A competitor was added in the middle. It is hard to say that Alan Albert will not make excessive conditions. DreamWorks is bound to pay more.


    Ronan was silent for a while, the favor of DreamWorks? It is estimated that it just stays on the lips, even if DreamWorks really remembers this favor, can it be more important than overseas distribution channels?


    To do business, we must first measure the value and pros and cons.


    After thinking about it for a while, Ronan came to a more important conclusion.


    "I will go back in a few days." Ronan said vaguely.


    After getting Alan Albert and Danny Donald, of course, he will return to Los Angeles.


    Albert Hoffman frowned and said, "You plan to compete maliciously with DreamWorks? Young people, it is good to be confident and talented, but don''t overestimate yourself."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you for your reminder. This is very correct. Those who are confident and think that they can run wild in Hollywood with their talents have become other people''s stepping stones."


    Hearing this, Albert Hoffman nodded slightly. This young man seemed not determined to fight DreamWorks to the end.


    Then add more weight, Albert Hoffman said again: "Mr. Anderson, this time I come to the UK to represent director Steven Spielberg. He takes this very seriously! David! -Mr. Geffen and Mr. Jeff Katzenberg are also staring here!"


    He moved all the Big Three of DreamWorks.


    Even if Ronan is determined, facing these three people, he will inevitably play drums in his heart.


    Seeing Ronan''s expressionless face, Albert Hoffman flashed a trace of contempt, but his expression was serious: "DreamWorks will not treat every friend..."


    He didn''t say the second half, and Ronan could understand it.


    For other things, in the face of the fierce DreamWorks, Relativity Entertainment will definitely avoid the edge.


    But overseas distribution channels are too important.


    Friendship of DreamWorks?


    Ronan can only be expressed with "hehe".


    "Mr. Hoffman." Ronan made a quick decision to make the DreamWorks boss think that he would give up, which might be a little confusing, and immediately said: "I also hope to get the friendship of DreamWorks, Spear. Director Berg is an idol I admired since childhood. "et Alien" grew up with me. At the last Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, I also chatted with Director Spielberg for a while. He is full of personality. Elders."


    Albert Hoffman¡¯s smile grew thicker. This young man is not stupid. In today¡¯s Hollywood, apart from the six major companies, which one can compare to DreamWorks in terms of scale?


    Luo Nan said in a conclusive way: "Relativistic Entertainment will be a friend of DreamWorks."


    Albert Hoffman nodded: "Mr. Anderson, you made a smart choice. I will report today to Director Spielberg."


    Ronan laughed: "Thank you."


    Albert Hoffman stood up: "Come on here, see you in Los Angeles."


    Ronan shook his hand, and after watching Albert Hoffman leave, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, turned and walked towards the elevator, Robert who was sitting nearby quickly followed.


    Entering the elevator, Robert asked in surprise, "Do you really want to give up?"


    Ronan did not answer directly, and asked, "Which one do you think is important for the friendship between overseas distribution channels and DreamWorks?"


    "Friendship is illusory and unreliable." Robert said bluntly: "Overseas distribution channels are the benefits we can touch and see."


    Ronan said: "I want to distribute channels."


    The two entered the room, and Ronan kept thinking about how to win the competition with DreamWorks.


    Looking at Alan Albert''s attitude, it seems that he has a good impression of DreamWorks. After all, the scale of DreamWorks is there.


    However, Danny Donald doesn''t seem to like that Albert Hoffman very much.


    Listening to what Albert Hoffman said, this person should be Spielberg''s confidant.


    In the past life, DreamWorks has never established overseas distribution channels. There is no doubt about this, but PolyGram was indeed acquired by Global...


    How did DreamWorks miss this opportunity? In Ronan''s mind, the face of Danny Donald suddenly appeared.


    Alan Albert and Danny Donald can influence each other, but Danny Donald alone is not enough. After all, the general environment of Western society lies here.


    Damn DreamWorks, why not go bankrupt now? Ronan cursed.


    The company''s hard power gap is too big.


    "Robert, if you were Alan Albert or Danny Donald." Ronan asked, "Which one would you choose?"


    Robert thought for a moment and said, "DreamWorks."


    Ronan sighed, called Chris, and asked Chris to listen to the views of the two.


    It didn''t take long for Chris to call back. Alan Albert has not made a decision yet, but he asked Chris several times about DreamWorks.


    Ronan put down the phone and found out the pile of materials he had prepared in advance. He flipped through and thought about it. He read the materials of the two people and looked at the situation after Albert Hoffman came to London provided by Dan Keen... ¡­


    Relying on any one aspect alone, I am afraid it will be difficult to compete with DreamWorks, is it necessary to take risky moves?


    Ronan raised his head and asked Robert: "Normal competition, may we beat DreamWorks?"


    Robert gave a wry smile, fearing that it would affect Ronan¡¯s judgment. To tell the truth: "It is possible, but the chance is very small."


    Hearing this, Ronan stood up and walked a few steps, finally made up his mind.


    "I have a plan, I don''t know whether it will succeed." Ronan said slowly: "If we do nothing, the chance of losing to DreamWorks is very high. More than 90% may lose the establishment of overseas distribution. Channel opportunities, but if you succeed, you can at least have an equal opportunity to compete with DreamWorks."


    Since his first trip to Abu Dhabi, Robert has trusted Ronan and said, "Let¡¯s do it!"


    Ronan said seriously: "I will talk to Chris in a while and ask him to contact Sony Columbia. It is best to encourage Columbia Pictures to drive the six companies to jointly exert pressure on DreamWorks. Sony Entertainment will let Chris follow us. Coming to London, the attitude is very obvious. I want to let DreamWorks temporarily not be able to allocate more energy to focus on London."


    Robert nodded: "The six big companies don''t want to see the rise of DreamWorks threaten their status Ronan continued: "I personally called Tom Cruise, and he talked to Alan Albert. Especially a friend, let him persuade Alan Albert from the side. Then there is Danny Donald..."


    "Should I go?" Robert offered to ask.


    Ronan shook his head: "No, I''ll go." He looked at Robert: "You have more important things to do, you go to Keane..."


    Robert listened carefully to Ronan''s words, and was a little surprised, and said, "That''s not good, isn''t it?"


    "Can we win without using unconventional means?" Ronan asked.


    Robert was silent, the gap between him and DreamWorks was too great.


    Ronan said: "Kean, a character at the junction of black and white, must have a way. You can discuss the price with him, but you must keep your mouth tight and remember not to go to his place."


    "I understand." Robert immediately went to Keane.


    Ronan called Chris and talked about the meeting with the two people before, and said in a little exaggeration that DreamWorks is about to get overseas distribution channels. Without waiting for him to say more, Chris So I contacted Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Today, the president of Sony Columbia Pictures is Gustafson who Chris served as an assistant.


    At noon that day, Chris rushed back to Los Angeles to report to Gustafson.


    Ronan also contacted Tom Cruise.

 Chapter 148： Multi-action

    "Things didn''t go well?" Tom Cruise''s voice came over the phone: "Ronan, is there another company that wants to recruit Allen?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said to the phone: "Yes. The people from DreamWorks also came to London..."


    Because he needed Tom Cruise''s help, he gave a brief overview of the matter.


    Tom Cruise immediately understood why Ronan made this call and said: "I can''t help in this matter. I can''t interfere with Allen''s choice. This is disrespect for friends. I hope you can understand Ronan. "


    Ronan was prepared and said: "Tom, you also know that the Big Three of DreamWorks has been fighting increasingly fiercely in the past two years. Alan-Albert joining DreamWorks is very likely to become a victim of the internal struggle of the company. With all in my hands, the company will not be so complicated, and it will be more conducive to the development of newcomers."


    Of course these words are all false. Ronan only temporarily held Tom Cruise, don''t let him hang up.


    If Tom Cruise still refuses, then basically nothing.


    "Although I have never directly cooperated with DreamWorks and Spielberg." Tom Cruise did not directly refuse: "But once this kind of thing spreads, it will affect my relationship with Spielberg, which is very important to me. unfavorable."


    The implication is more obvious. Ronan can of course hear it and said: "Tom, you can make a few phone calls to persuade Mr. Albert from the side. No one else will know."


    If you want such a superstar to help, you must pay the labor fee. Ronan had to prepare before he called. When he met at the last party, Tom Cruise specifically mentioned it to him.


    This is the labor fee that Ronan prepared.


    However, to help pay for this kind of thing, in the face of a very compelling Hollywood superstar, I can''t say it directly. Isn''t that the right side?


    Ronan has already thought about his words: "By the way, Tom, besides Mr. Albert, I have one more thing I need your help."


    Tom Cruise on the phone frowned. It seems that he and Ronan Anderson don¡¯t have such a deep friendship, right? This person is so thick-skinned, he just made a phone call for help, but the result is not over.


    If I knew long ago, I shouldn''t have made that call.


    "My company, Shahai Entertainment, is preparing a sequel to the "Human Removal Project"..."


    Originally, Tom Cruise had the urge to hang up. Hearing the name "Human Removal Project", he immediately became interested, his ears were erected, and he caught the voice on the other side of the phone: "I have a little difficulty in capital turnover now. With a budget of US$6 million, there is still a funding gap of US$1 million."


    Tom Cruise laughed: "A little question." His thoughts changed sharply: "Is 1 million dollars enough? I happen to have an idle fund in my hand, about 3 million dollars..."


    Ronan changed his hand to hold the phone. He has been in the business for nearly two decades, and he also has a film company. Even if he was semi-literate before, Tom Cruise has also worked out.


    This is half of the investment in "Human Removal Project 2". Like the joint investment in the industry, half of the investment basically means sharing half of the income.


    Tom Cruise made a price, and there was talk of this matter. Ronan saw it with him and finally determined that Tom Cruise¡¯s company would inject 1.5 million US dollars into the "Human Removal Project 2" project.


    The two finalized the investment, and the details will naturally be discussed by someone in the company.


    After finishing the call with Ronan, Tom Cruise was quite satisfied with this business. This kind of small transaction involving only a few people, as long as you pay a little attention, it will not spread. Even if it spreads, Spielberg and Dream The factory can''t do anything to him either.


    Tom Cruise knows very well that Paramount Pictures is standing behind him!


    After thinking for a while, he first called the top of the church and asked the church people to put pressure on Alan Albert. After waiting for a while, he called Alan Albert to the church. In the name of, persuaded Alan Albert to choose Ronan Anderson¡¯s Embassy Pictures.


    Even if DreamWorks and Spielberg learn about it in the future, this is also the pot of Scientology. Tom Cruise is just a poor creature controlled by Scientology.


    Alan Albert also said that he would seriously consider Ronan¡¯s invitation.


    London, Ronan made an appointment with Danny Donald alone, and specially chose London Chinatown where Danny Donald grew up.


    In the private room of the tea house, Ronan''s practice of washing and brewing tea made Danny Donald''s eyes on the opposite side almost fall off.


    Ronan poured some tea for Danny Donald and said, "Taste it, it''s good..." At this point, he switched to Chinese: "Longjing before the rain."


    Danny Donald raised his eyebrows unconsciously, picked up the small tea cup, took a sip, and then said: "Mr. Anderson can speak Chinese?"


    Ronan smiled and said in Chinese, "I can speak some." His Mandarin is fairly standard: "When I was young, I traveled to the East and learned a little bit."


    Although Danny Donald is a second-generation immigrant, he speaks Chinese quite well: ¡°It¡¯s rare that you can speak Chinese so fluently here.¡±


    "I mainly like the culture over there." Ronan said with a smile: "The accumulation of five thousand years of civilization, the United States is incomparable to upstarts."


    Danny Donald showed a look of recollection: "I followed my mother back several times when I was a teenager. Three years ago, because of work, I passed by over there, and I went to take a look..."


    Ronan has investigated Danny Donald in detail, and naturally knows his background, otherwise he would not choose to meet in such a place.


    Danny Donald asked suddenly: "Mr. Anderson


    Student likes oriental culture very much? "


    Ronan did not deliberately say that he liked it, and said with a smile: "I have studied the culture of many places. Arab culture, African culture, etc., these are all part of the world."


    Danny Donald nodded slightly: "The culture of every nation is a treasure of the world."


    "Yeah." Ronan stretched in his own direction: "Just like the film industry in this world, colorful films make up this wonderful world."


    He continued: "In my opinion, films from all over the world should be interoperable. Take my relativistic entertainment as an example. Some of the funds for filming come from Arabia, some from Germany, and some from the United States. , The use of actors is more diverse. Arabs, Africans, whites, Asians, and Latinos can all be the protagonists."


    Danny Donald drank the tea in the cup and looked at Ronan. If what he said was true, he was undoubtedly a young man with a very left-handed mind.


    The boss of the company is leaning to the left, which can easily drive the overall atmosphere of the company to the left.


    Ronan filled Danny Donald with a cup of tea again, and said in Chinese: "Have you seen the "Human Removal Project" that I made? And "Ace Agent" which will be released on Thanksgiving this year? These two movies, reaction These are the concepts I just mentioned."


    Not to mention, after getting the information from Ronan, Danny Donald specifically found several signature movies under Relativity Entertainment and browsed it. The main actors are really from all ethnic groups.


    "Both films are good." Danny Donald said: "Especially "Ace Agent", I like it very much."


    Ronan drank the water in his cup, and said: "The director of "Human Removal Project" is also the director of "Reaper Is Coming" James Huang. There is a Chinese name called Huang Yiyu. He is a generation of immigrants who cooperated with me. I am very happy. After directing these two films in succession, I am about to work with me on "Human Removal Project 2."


    Although he is a member of the British film circle, Danny Donald also knows that James Huang is of Chinese origin.


    A boss and company who is willing to reuse Chinese directors?


    "Mr. Anderson, you are great." Danny Donald suddenly smiled and said, "Better than all the young people I have ever met."


    Ronan smiled: "I''m just explaining some facts."


    All of what he said are true, without false elements.


    I can only say that fortunately, I know the future direction of development, knowing that the road to the left will become more and more spacious.


    If you want to really open up the situation in Hollywood, you must be inclusive, at least to show inclusiveness.


    Ronan didn¡¯t directly attack DreamWorks. It¡¯s not time yet. He started tea art with Danny Donald, who likes to drink tea. Fortunately, he had contact with him in his previous life. Where he didn¡¯t understand, his skin was now used as a disguise. It will not be embarrassing.


    It¡¯s probably been a long time since no one talked to him about this. Danny Donald told Ronan a lot about tea art.


    Later, the two talked about the football game. They probably had a good impression of Ronan. Danny Donald revealed that he and Alan Albert will go to Manchester to watch the football during the Christmas holidays and will stay. About a week.


    Until the sky turned dark, the two men came into contact with this interview and each left Chinatown in London.


    Ronan then contacted Chris. Chris had already reported to Gustafson. Sony Columbia had considerable doubts that DreamWorks might have overseas distribution channels. According to Chris¡¯ phone call~www.novelhall .com~ Gustafson is already contacting people from other companies.


    According to the information obtained, Ronan also made adjustments in due course.


    Danny Donald has found Alan Albert, and Alan Albert has just concluded talks with Albert Hoffman.


    Alan Albert said, "Danny, you should come together."


    Danny Donald shook his head: "I don''t like that person. Maybe you didn''t notice it, but I can feel it clearly." He didn''t get entangled in this aspect, and asked, "How''s the talk?"


    "He set the price on behalf of DreamWorks." Allen Albert said: "My annual salary is 500,000 US dollars, your annual salary is 200,000 US dollars, and there is a year-end bonus based on the performance of the movie released."


    The salary is higher than before, but it is not absolutely attractive.


    Danny Donald thought for a while and said, "I think we should listen to Ronan Anderson''s quotation. Allen, you have also read the information. Ronan Anderson''s company is developing rapidly, and there is a consortium behind it. , The future may not be as good as DreamWorks..."


    Alan Albert thought of the persuasion call from Tom Cruise he had received before, and nodded: "Okay, let''s talk to Ronan Anderson."


    The two discussed in a low voice.


    The sky was completely dark, Albert Hoffman left the hotel he was staying in and went to the bar he frequented again. Just sitting in front of the bar, a **** girl approached him.

 Chapter 149： That 1 Tuo

    After a few glasses of wine, Albert Hoffman has already become involved with **** girls, and has been in Hollywood all the year round. His proficient methods of picking up girls, coupled with the status of a DreamWorks executive, are always good.


    He took the **** girl''s hand: "Shall we talk to another place?"


    "Where are you going?" The **** girl is beautiful and charming, and her exquisite makeup is no worse than that of Hollywood stars, but her voice is a bit thick.


    Albert Hoffman held his big nose and said, "Follow me, and I won''t treat you badly."


    The **** girl didn''t move, and said hoarsely: "Go to my place and show you fun."


    Albert hesitated, the **** girl pulled up and left, with a pun: "Come on, let''s go through the back door."


    Looking at the graceful twisting posture, Albert finally did not hold back. He has hooked up with too many women over the years, and he still has this confidence.


    followed the woman out the back door of the bar. It was an unusually quiet alley with no one inside.


    "Why don''t you..." The **** girl is so charming: "Shall we try here?"


    Albert moved a little bit. It¡¯s been a long time since a field battle. But the December London night was so cold that people shrank their necks. For health considerations, he slapped the woman¡¯s **** hard and urged: "Hurry up. Go to you."


    The **** girl walked towards the entrance of the alley, Albert followed, and looked at his hands as he walked, she felt very good.


    After walking out of the alley and not far, the two entered a slightly old apartment building, and then to the small apartment of the **** girl.


    The area of ??this apartment is very small. It can be seen that the economic conditions of the **** girls are not very good.


    The **** girl quickly got tired of it, and Albert was not polite. The two were entangled together. Under the guidance of the **** girl, Albert tore up her coat and upper body underwear. In her encouragement, Played a light abuse game.


    Hearing the excited roar of the girl, Albert''s hand fell heavier and heavier, some scars inevitably remained, and some places were even bruised.


    "do not move!"


    The **** girl knelt in front of Albert, unbuckled her buckle, buried her head, and said, "You are not allowed to move!"


    A few minutes later, the girl covered her mouth and rushed into the bathroom. Albert sat on the sofa contentedly, thinking that this woman was really good.


    The girl closed the bathroom door, vomited what was in her mouth on one hand, took off her skirt, picked up the toothbrush handle and touched it, stretched her backhand to the back, aimed at a certain place, and stabbed it.


    resisted the pain, touched it and then poke it, poke it again, and repeated it many times. She washed it clean, broke the toothbrush and threw it into the toilet to flush away, then found her mobile phone and called the police.


    After calling the police in a low voice, she checked it again. There should be no problem, except that the back hurts.


    "Are you all right?" Albert Hoffman asked when he saw that people were not coming out.


    "It''s okay."


    Hearing the answer, he turned his head and looked at the bathroom door, revealing a graceful back without clothes.


    The ups and downs of the curve made Albert dry, and he became impulsive again.


    "Would you like me to surprise you?" The **** girl''s voice became thicker and hoarse.


    Albert Hoffman stared at her back and asked, "What other surprises? Let''s take them out together! I like surprises!"


    The **** girl slowly turned around, Albert Hoffman was suddenly startled, his eyes were straight, and what was the lump between the two long legs?


    This this¡­¡­


    The contents of his stomach seemed to be stirring, and Albert Hoffman had a strong desire to vomit.


    how is this possible? how can that be possible? Is this tm a man? wrong! Is a woman? Not right!


    God, Jesus, what did I do?


    ßË! Boom! Boom!


    The knock on the door sounded without warning, and then Albert heard the high-decibel screaming from the opposite person: "Help! Help¡ª"


    The guy he couldn''t tell whether it was a man or a woman, squatting at the door of the bathroom with his hands on his chest, constantly screaming, "Hurry up and save me!"


    àØ¡ª¡ª


    The door of the room was kicked open from the outside, and two police officers broke in. The guy who didn''t know the male and female looked at the two police officers hopefully and shouted: "Police officer, help me!"


    Finger pointed to Albert Hoffman: "I was strengthened by him!"


    Albert Hoffman was stunned. He had never experienced such a situation before, and he didn''t know what to do for a while.


    Soon, the guy with unknown male and female and Albert Hoffman were taken away, and the clothing and other evidence at the scene were also taken away by the police. Someone also inspected the guy with unknown male and female, and removed it from the indescribable part. He found the indescribable, and then did a DNA comparison with Albert Hoffman.


    After entering the police station, Albert Hoffman finally calmed down. After thinking about it, he realized that he had fallen into the trap of that boy and girl.


    hasn''t experienced it personally, but there are similar bridges in Hollywood movies and scripts. It must be seen that he is a big man, and he has been in and out of the same bar frequently these days, trying to cheat him for a sum of money.


    Albert Hoffman became more sure about this, he probably went to this bar one after another to pick up girls, which caused some people''s attention.


    played with a woman for a lifetime, and ended up making a man who is neither man nor woman pitted...


    Albert Hoffman got nauseated when he thought of it. It seemed that everything was broken underneath. Can it be hardened in the future?


    Someone from the police station informed him that he could find a lawyer. This was very embarrassing, Albert Huo


    Hoffman dared not call Spielberg and DreamWorks, vetoing would become the laughing stock of everyone, and even the status of DreamWorks plummeted.


    What should I do?


    Albert thought that there was a crew in DreamWorks filming here. The producer of the crew was his old friend, so he quickly called him and asked him to send the legal counsel of the crew over.


    Don''t say anything else, let him out on bail first.


    The guy who is neither male nor female is easy to deal with, the big deal is to pass the money first, and then settle the account later.


    When it was almost noon the next day, the lawyer finally came.


    Albert Hoffman asked directly: "When can I go out?"


    The lawyer glanced at this super-heavy man and felt a chill, but due to his professional ethics, he patiently said: "Mr. Hoffman, the situation is very unfavorable for you now. The victim¡¯s torn clothes are covered with After taking your fingerprints, your fingerprints were also taken from the wound on your body. The body fluid taken from that part matches your DNA. All the evidence is not good for you."


    "Can a settlement be reached." Albert Hoffman wanted to get rid of the trouble before saying anything else.


    The lawyer said directly: "I have already asked, but the other party disagrees with the settlement and insists on accusing you of being strong."


    Albert Hoffman finally couldn''t help it: "This is framed! I was framed by him! It was him who seduced me!"


    "Calm down! Calm down..." The lawyer persuaded him to watch Albert Hoffman calm down a little, and then said: "The problem now is evidence, and the evidence is extremely unfavorable to you."


    Scars, broken clothes, body fluids, these are terrible.


    Albert Hoffman took a deep breath, calmed down, and asked, "Can you get me out first?"


    The lawyer said: "I have applied for bail, and the other party has also hired a lawyer. They are obstructing bail on the pretext that you may abscond and return to the United States. Unless you can find a heavyweight in the UK to guarantee you, it will take a while to leave. Finish bail procedures."


    Albert Hoffman flashed the names of several British celebrities, including female celebrities he had done before, but none of them said anything, let alone anything else. These people vouch for him. They must understand the case. With the big mouths of celebrities, this news will spread to the entertainment circles in Britain and the United States tomorrow.


    Don''t even think about asking for this face again.


    Albert Hoffman still asked the professionals: "Do you have any suggestions?"


    "To raise money for bail, I will bail you out as soon as possible, but I am not sure how long it will take. Because the evidence is solid, the police may formally arrest you at any time. And even if you are released on bail, you cannot leave London as long as the other party does not withdraw the charge." Quickly said: "In addition, I will contact the other party and strive to reach a settlement."


    The lawyer confessed to Chase again, specifically instructing Albert Hoffman not to talk casually, and then left the police station.


    Albert Hoffman can only wait patiently.


    Inside the Hilton Hotel, Robert hurried out of the elevator, walked through the long corridor to Ronan¡¯s room, and knocked on the door.


    Entering the room, Robert closed the door and whispered: "The news that I just got, Albert Hoffman was arrested by the London police on suspicion of a fitness case."


    Ronan was very calm. From his point of view, this matter has nothing to do with him. He asked, "Is there any bail?"


    "No." Robert replied: "The victim has solid evidence and hired a professional lawyer as quickly as possible. It is not so easy for Albert Hoffman to be released on bail."


    He glanced at Ronan: "Even if he is released on bail as long as the victim does not withdraw the charges, he cannot leave London."


    Ronan quietly looked at the City of London outside the window, vaguely seeing Big Ben, and slowly said: "I have made an appointment with Alan Albert and Danny Donald to go to Manchester to watch the Manchester United Christmas game. It only takes two or three. There is no interference from DreamWorks people in the day, and I am confident that I can handle these two people in Manchester."


    When talking on the phone, Alan Abbott¡¯s attitude was obviously different. Tom Cruise¡¯s call worked very well.


    "Don''t worry!" Robert also knew the key role of overseas distribution channels: "Albert Hoffman cannot do without London!"


    Ronan walked over, patted Robert''s arm lightly, and said: "We have no background, no financial group support, or even any foundation. It is not easy to develop and grow."


    Robert was deeply moved. From the first trip to Abu Dhabi to the present, in exaggerated terms, they all danced on the tip of a knife under the leadership of Ronan.


    "You are staring here in London." Ronan was about to pack things up: "I will go to Manchester in the afternoon."


    All of this is to establish overseas distribution channels. As long as there are relatively complete North American and overseas distribution channels, Relativity Entertainment will not easily fall.


    As for whether DreamWorks will fall prematurely, it is out of his consideration.


    (this chapter refers to the famous Ronaldo and the **** incident, that is the alien Ronaldo)

 Chapter 150： See also full moon scimitar

    Near Christmas, other European football leagues have entered the winter break. Instead, the Premier League has begun the busiest game period of the year. Many teams have to play a game in two or three days. Ronan spoke from Danny Donald. After learning that they were coming to Manchester to watch the game, he said that he was also a fan of Manchester United and followed.


    In his previous life, Ronan can be regarded as half a fan. He was obsessed with school for a period of time, but after graduation, as he was busy with work, football was thrown behind his head.


    But the craziest time he watched football was around 2000.


    For the 1999 Triple Crown Manchester United team, it can be considered to have an understanding, such as the black wind double evil, such as the golden four midfielder, such as the creation of one of the Danish fairy tales Peter Schmeichel.


    Well, there are Ferguson hair dryers.


    Ronan chatted with Alan Albert, who is a hard-core fan of Manchester United, and he can also say the same.


    Influenced by Alan Albert, Danny Donald is also a fan of Manchester United, but he is not as obsessed with the former.


    The common topic of Manchester United, coupled with the fact that no one like Albert Hoffman came out to make trouble, Ronan quickly got closer to the two.


    Outside of football, I also talked about movie releases and got a lot of useful information.


    Most of the distribution teams of Polygram Pictures are based overseas, and each region has a dedicated person responsible. After several years of development, through the channels of Polygram Records, it has contacted local media, TV stations, film companies, video tape companies and other related industries. , Both have a deep connection.


    If these people join the Embassy Pictures with Alan Albert and Danny Donald, with a few adjustments, the entire channel can be used.


    Old Trafford Stadium, Ronan specially booked a well-positioned box to watch the Manchester United Christmas game with Alan Albert and Danny Donald.


    Wow¡ª¡ª


    There was a burst of cheers in the stadium, and the black man in red rushed to the corner to celebrate the goal.


    "York is still that great!" Alan Albert looked very excited.


    Football is arguably the most important entertainment activity for the British.


    Ronan still remembers that there was an old man at the opponent next door who said, "Football has nothing to do with life and death, football is higher than life and death".


    Danny Donald is also very excited: "York and Cole are the guarantee of winning."


    "That''s right." Ronan did not agree blindly, but said: "But without the support of the Golden Four midfielder, the power of these two men will be greatly reduced."


    The game restarted at a slower pace, and the three discussed.


    Ronan is not a professional fan, but he has his own opinion: "I think the reason why Manchester United have been at their peak in the past two years is precisely because the Golden Four midfielder has entered the peak of his career."


    Allen Albert said: "But when we won the Triple Crown last season, these four people did not appear in many games at the same time."


    "As long as the four can ensure that three of them are on the court at the same time, they can change the game." Ronan insisted on his point: "These four have the ability to change the rhythm of the game. Giggs''s sharp breakthrough, Scholes''s cruising Forward, Beckham''s running and long pass, Keane''s back and long shot can break the deadlock on the court."


    Alan Albert thought for a while, it seems that this is indeed the case.


    Ronan continued: "The strength of Manchester United''s four midfielders is undoubtedly strong, but if two people are absent at the same time, it may affect the normal operation of Manchester United. Maybe there is no problem in playing the Premier League, but the Champions League..."


    Danny Ronald interjected and asked: "Do you think Manchester United can''t defend the Champions League this year?"


    Ronan smiled: "It is possible to defend the title, but it is too difficult."


    Last season was the pinnacle of this Manchester United team. Strength and luck created the Triple Crown. Who would have thought that one goal would fall behind in the first ninety minutes of the Champions League final, and two goals in stoppage time would lead him back?


    There is also that wonderful Solskjaer, a striker who doesn''t score much in the starter, but smashes off the bench.


    How did Manchester United get eliminated in the Champions League this season? Ronan thought for a long time, and was vaguely impressed. Redondo knocked the ball past Scholes, Raul followed up and hit the empty goal?


    I really can''t remember.


    Wow¡ª¡ª


    There was another burst of cheers on the court and Manchester United scored again.


    Scimitar, see Moon Scimitar again!


    It was David Beckham who scored a goal with a signature banana goal.


    Ronan stood up and applauded following Alan Albert and Danny Donald, and saw Victoria in the front left.


    There is no doubt that this is an extremely smart woman. She was originally the most inconspicuous of the hot girls group, but with her mind she became the most successful one of the hot girls.


    Past life, there are many stories about Victoria and Beckham on the Internet. It is said that Victoria¡¯s original favorite star was Wang Lo Kat, but for the sake of future, he eventually hooked up with Beckham.


    If Victoria chooses Wong Lo Kat, will the sister-in-law''s family be even more troublesome?


    The sports circle and the entertainment circle have a lot in common. No matter how unbearable the personal morality is, as long as they can make achievements in their own jobs, there will still be countless people supporting them.


    Wang Laoji, and the bronze-headed and iron-armed wives of friends, aren¡¯t they all typical in this respect?


    There are countless examples in Hollywood.


    Ronan continued to chat with the two people and discuss the game. Manchester United in this era is the absolute hegemon of the Premier League and finally won with four goals.


    After watching the game, the three of them had dinner together, and Ronan talked to them about joining the embassy.


    Karma.


    Universal Pictures has already issued an internal notice. After the New Year, most of the Polykin Pictures employees who are basically useless to Universal Pictures will begin to sever. The distribution departments of Allen Albert and Danny Donald Also among this ranks.


    Ronan¡¯s work for such a long time finally worked. Compared to when he was in London, the two people also discussed with him the possibility of joining Embassy Pictures and asked Ronan in detail about Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment. future plan.


    At this time, it must be sincere to impress people. One is to let Alan Albert and Danny Donald see the possibility of the future development of Relativity Entertainment Group, the other is to provide stable and comfortable jobs, and the third is related treatment. .


    "If the two can join the Embassy Film Industry, their annual salary in Polyking Film Industry will be doubled." Ronan will not be ambiguous about the salary. He was a migrant worker in his previous life and has a personal experience of the importance of salary, said: "Ai Lun¡¯s annual salary is US$800,000, and Danny¡¯s is US$500,000. Later, he will adjust accordingly with the company¡¯s salary increase."


    Allen Albert and Danny Donald looked at each other, leaving nothing else, at least in terms of salary. Ronan Anderson was more sincere than Albert Hoffman of DreamWorks.


    "What about others?" Allen Albert asked directly.


    Seeing the other party take the initiative to ask questions, Ronan knew that the distance to success was getting closer. As a digger, he was never worried about the other party asking for treatment, rather than not talking about treatment at all.


    I won¡¯t talk if I¡¯m not interested.


    Ronan said: "According to overseas issuance performance, the two have corresponding annual rewards."


    Alan Albert and Danny Donald did not speak. There is not much attraction in this regard. After all, this can only be classified as ordinary treatment.


    Ronan had already prepared: "In addition, I also prepared option awards for the two." This is not a share award, but a bonus: "I will set up an award fund worth 3 million US dollars for the two, as long as the embassy film industry After working for five years, you can share this reward fund according to your position and work performance."


    Hearing this, Alan Albert and Danny Donald were both moved. For the two of them now, this is a huge reward.


    This is not a random condition. Now Relativity Entertainment and its two companies are on the right track. In order to motivate the management, Ronan is also formulating corresponding incentive measures. In addition to Mary, George and Robert will receive a small amount of equity option awards, Others will have similar incentive fund provisions, which will be officially implemented after the New Year.


    If you want a horse to run, you must graze the horse.


    Of course, this new work contract will also set up a competition agreement to prevent other companies from coming to dig people.


    In the future, the company''s system and channels will be sound. The absence of people in a certain position will not have a particularly big impact. But at this stage, if important personnel are poached, it will inevitably drag down the operation of the entire company.


    Talking about midnight with Alan Albert and Danny Donald, the two ends.


    "Ronan Anderson is really sincere." Danny Donald entered Allen Albert''s room and discussed what had just happened: "The notice from Universal Pictures will be issued soon, and we must make a decision as soon as possible. , If a member of the publishing team finds a way out and leaves we will also be affected."


    Without the following release team, the value of the two of them will definitely be greatly reduced.


    Alan Albert has not given up on DreamWorks: "Is there always no news from Albert Hoffman?"


    "No." Danny Donald shook his head: "It''s been almost a week, and I haven''t contacted us again."


    He raised his voice slightly: "Allen, DreamWorks lacks sincerity! This is very obvious! DreamWorks is really big, but from Albert Hoffman''s cold attitude towards us, can''t you tell? Even we Join DreamWorks, once they control overseas distribution channels, we will probably be marginalized!"


    Alan Albert sighed lightly and said, "DreamWorks has a bigger platform."


    Danny Donald reminded: "Albert Hoffman no longer actively contact us, should we take the initiative to contact him? This will reduce the price! And the big platform may not be suitable for us."


    Someone came to dig them, met both sides, offered some not-so-good conditions, and then there was no news. It was hard to make people feel sincere.


    Alan Albert thought for a while and said, "Let¡¯s wait another day, you call the people below one by one, and hold them steady first. If there is no news the day after tomorrow, we choose Embassy Pictures!"


    Tom Cruise and the people in the church are also persuading him to join the Embassy Film Industry in the past two days. DreamWorks cannot offer much higher conditions than the Embassy Film Industry, so it is better to cooperate with the Embassy Film Industry.

 Chapter 151： Purpose achieved

    DreamWorks Headquarters, Glendale, Los Angeles.


    Spielberg has been very busy these days, and DreamWorks'' projects have encountered problems one after another.


    "How is the investigation?" Spielberg asked the assistant.


    "Robert Rayford had already verbally agreed to be the director of the "Return to Glory" project." The assistant quickly said: "This time I suddenly regretted it after the people at Disney had contact with him. Robert Rayford talked about something, but Disney should have invited him."


    Spielberg took off the round glasses and wiped them, and said, "Why is the MPAA stuck with the ratings of our two films?"


    The assistant replied: "MPAA said that some shots and lines are too big to meet the requirements of PG-13."


    The MPAA is controlled by the six major players, DreamWorks has no right to speak, and Spielberg is also helpless, saying: "Withdraw it, and quickly modify it in accordance with MPAA''s requirements.


    Things have gone wrong in DreamWorks recently, and it seems that someone is targeting DreamWorks.


    Spielberg, who is the director when picking up the camera and the standard businessman when putting down the camera, can feel this.


    Spielberg asked: "What''s the bad news?"


    The assistant said cautiously: "The theater said that the "Gladiator" trial screening effect was not good, and the opening scale of the film should be reduced..."


    "I see." Spielberg had the urge to curse.


    But the good self-cultivation of the old man over the years made him bear it.


    Spielberg put on his round glasses and asked, "David, what do you think of so many things that have happened recently?"


    Helped the ideal, and replied: "Someone is specifically targeting DreamWorks."


    "Big six companies." Spielberg gave the answer: "They don''t like a powerful DreamWorks."


    In fact, since two or three years ago, the Big Six companies have often caused trouble for DreamWorks, but this time, the troubles were too concentrated.


    It seems that the Big Six companies can no longer stand DreamWorks.


    Spielberg couldn''t understand why this was happening for a while. DreamWorks had already made a lot of compromises in front of the Big Six. For example, the overseas distribution of live-action films and animated films were all handed over to the Big Six distribution labels in exchange for necessary Expansion capacity.


    Could it be that DreamWorks is developing too fast, making the Big Six companies feel threatened?


    Not right, DreamWorks is just getting on the right track at best.


    "I''ll take care of these things myself." Spielberg took it very seriously and said: "You call me the director Robert Rayford first."


    As the assistant was about to leave, Spielberg asked again: "Is there any news from Albert?"


    "not yet¡­¡­"


    Before the assistant had finished speaking, the phone on the desk rang and Spielberg got on the phone. After speaking a few words, his expression became more serious, hung up, and said to the assistant: "Book me tomorrow. Air tickets to Japan, these Japanese people are too credible!"


    "I''m going now." The assistant didn''t understand what happened, but the boss didn''t say it, and it was hard to ask.


    Spielberg said again: "You come with me too, prepare some information related to "Midnight Ring"."


    The assistant didn''t ask much, and said, "Yes."


    Spielberg first called the director Robert Rayford and arranged to meet in the afternoon. Then he told the production department to deal with the troubles on the MPAA side. The distribution department went to fight with several major theater chain companies, and then thought about Japan. Human affairs.


    Originally, the Japanese company ACE had reached an intention with DreamWorks to sell the remake copyright of "Midnight Ring" to DreamWorks. Recently, Sony Entertainment suddenly intervened and ACE seemed to want to change its mind.


    This is a very promising project for Spielberg and will not give up easily.


    That day was busy at work late into the night, Spielberg was all dealing with the troubles encountered by DreamWorks, and rushed to the airport the next morning and flew to Japan.


    Not only Spielberg, but most of the management of DreamWorks'' live-action film department, are busy fighting the fire and have no time for him.


    Ronan, who is as far away as Manchester, England, also got a lot of relevant information from Chris.


    The thing is very obvious. The Big Three of DreamWorks has been operating in the North American entertainment circle for many years. The Big Six companies cannot prevent them from establishing North American distribution channels, but they don''t want DreamWorks to jump out of the Big Six companies'' channels and have independent overseas distribution channels.


    Compared with DreamWorks, small companies like Relativity Entertainment are not in the eyes of Big Six at all.


    Ronan also heard some news about DreamWorks and the Big Six companies. It is said that as early as two or three years ago, the executives of the Big Six had met and reached an agreement on certain matters. Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney, Sony Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox are cooperating and competing at the same time, but they must never allow new companies outside of traditional forces to join them. Share the largest piece of cake in the ranks.


    In this regard, the six major companies, even the declining MGM, naturally stand together.


    Steven Spielberg is one of Hollywood¡¯s most popular directors, but DreamWorks is not just Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks, and even Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks, major companies will not Suppress mercilessly.


    This time, headed by Sony Entertainment, even Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures, which have worked closely with Spielberg, have joined.


    The Big Six companies would rather Polykin Films'' overseas distribution channels fall into the hands of Relativity Entertainment, which has no threat, than DreamWorks.


    Even, Chris told Ronan on the phone that Universal Pictures had considered not sacking some of the employees of Polaroid Pictures in a short period of time.


    Fortunately, this is the last choice for Universal Pictures, and Universal Pictures does not want to bear too much labor costs.


    There are so many employees in PolyGram, any company that takes over will have a headache. Fortunately, Ronan only needs the publishing department.


    DreamWorks has not contacted for a long time. People from the British Red Bus Films have been to Manchester, but the scale of Red Bus Films is not even comparable to Polygram Films, and the mentality of people going high is widespread. And Ronan was lobbying, Allen Albert and Danny Donald didn¡¯t even consider Red Bus.


    On Christmas Day, Ronan and the two finally reached an agreement.


    After Christmas, the group returned to London. Allen Albert and Danny Donald quickly completed the formalities from Polygram Pictures, which was about to demobilize the staff. Under the witness of the lawyers of both sides, Ronan represented the Embassy Pictures. Signed a formal employment contract with them.


    After more than ten days of hard work, these two people were finally settled.


    "You are welcome to join the Embassy Pictures." Ronan shook hands with Alan Albert and Danny Donald one by one: "From now on, we will be a family."


    Alan Albert made his choice, and no longer wavered, saying: "It is an honor for me to join Embassy Pictures."


    Danny Donald said politely: "I believe this is the beginning of success."


    Facing high-end talents with capital, recruitment is a two-way choice, and Ronan is also very satisfied that the two eventually entered the embassy film industry.


    In this contract, the salary conditions are the same as Ronan said before. Like many film company executives in the circle, the terms of competition are also noted.


    In addition, the overseas distribution department of Embassy Pictures is listed separately and will not be merged into Thomas''s theater distribution department.


    This is also Ronan''s promise to them.


    Of course, as long as the time is right, Ronan will definitely deploy a large number of new staff in overseas distribution channels, so that the Embassy Pictures will truly control overseas distribution channels.


    The contract was signed and the work was just beginning. After Ronan had in-depth talks with Alan Albert and Danny Donald, Alan Albert began to contact the previous release team members one by one, and Danny Donald went The scattered personnel of Polyking Pictures handled the follow-up matters.


    A group of employees who are about to be dismissed heard the department leaders say that they had better choices, and most of them chose to follow. Of the nearly 50 key members of overseas distribution channels stationed around the world, 45 people chose Join Embassy Pictures.


    These people quickly returned to London, went through various formalities with Polygram Pictures, and then signed a contract with Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan, accompanied by Alan Albert and Danny Donald, interviewed these people one by one to calm the people.


    Generous salary, perfect benefits, friendly boss, and the world-famous "Blair the Witch" and "Reaper is Coming", plus the prestige of Alan Albert and Danny Donald ~www.novelhall .com~ Not to mention that it can dispel the doubts of these people, at least it can make them work at ease temporarily.


    Having been busy until after the New Year, Ronan simply handled these things.


    Alan Albert and Danny Donald need to go to Los Angeles to work. Both are bachelors and come and go more freely.


    Most of the others are stationed in various overseas branches, and the impact is not great.


    These people have left Polygram Pictures and naturally need new office locations to prepare for the establishment of overseas offices of Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan has reserved nearly 30 million US dollars for the establishment of overseas offices.


    At present, the scale of Embassy Film and Relativity Entertainment is limited. After the development and expansion in the future, it will be more convenient to establish overseas branches based on these overseas offices.


    Borrowing the conference room of the Hilton Hotel, Ronan gave these people a few days of vacation and asked them to rush to the headquarters of the Embassy Pictures in Burbank, Los Angeles, and then go to different places.


    For things like this kind of channel, it is necessary to appropriately delegate power to the channel person in charge, and to do a good job of monitoring, and it also needs perfect rules and regulations. The six major Hollywood and some distribution companies have long formed a successful universal model, basically there is not much. The difference, as long as appropriate modifications are made according to the actual situation of the embassy film industry, it can be used.


    Although there were many twists and turns during this trip to London, it completely achieved the goal.

 Chapter 152： Ragnarok

    asically won the distribution department of Polaroid Pictures, Ronan finally breathed a sigh of relief and was able to temporarily put down his work and deal with some personal affairs.


    I finally came to Europe, of course, I have to contact Carmen Case.


    I called Carmen Case and asked specifically, Ronan knew that Carmen Case was in London, preparing for the London Fashion Week in February.


    Ronan asked for the location, called a car from the hotel, and hurried over.


    "Sorry, sir."


    In a large model training hall, Ronan was stopped by a staff member: "Miss Carmen Case is currently taking a physical training class, so I can¡¯t interrupt."


    He pointed to a few rows of benches not far away: "You can wait here."


    Ronan nodded to him: "Thank you."


    After checking the time, Ronan took a newspaper from the newspaper rack and sat on the bench, flipping it and waiting patiently.


    I saw the current affairs and social pages, turned to the entertainment page, and there was a news that attracted him.


    "A senior executive of DreamWorks Studios was suspected of being strong and spent 200,000 US dollars to reach a settlement with the victim..."


    There are also pictures in the news report, with the appearance of deep hair and big nose, it is the Albert Hoffman.


    Ronan couldn''t help shaking his head: After doing this kind of thing, why not keep a low profile? It was also caught by a British reporter.


    This matter has nothing to do with him. It is estimated that the reporter is the informant inside the police station.


    British journalists are much crazier than their American counterparts.


    I don''t know if Albert Hoffman will face the monstrous anger of the Big Three such as Spielberg after he returns.


    Ronan read the news reports roughly and estimated that Albert Hoffman would return to North America soon.


    Putting away the newspaper, Ronan sent a text message to Robert, confirming that the client got the money and left the UK for a run.


    There was a sound of high heels landing. Ronan thought Carmen Case was coming, and quickly looked for the sound. The person here was not Carmen Case, but he was also a familiar face.


    This is a typical American girl. Wearing leggings, she highlights two long legs that all women admire. Under her long golden brown hair, she has a pair of sharp mysterious eyes. She walks with a professional swing. , But atmospheric and natural.


    She also saw Ronan, raised her hand and shook Ronan, actively greeted him: "Hello."


    Ronan stood up, smiled and said, "Good afternoon, Miss Lindevo."


    "Call me Angie." Angela Lindevo asked: "Are you waiting for Carmen?"


    Ronan replied: "Yes, I called her before I came."


    Angela Lindevo pointed to the place where she came from, and said, "Carmen has gone to change clothes. I guess he will be out soon."


    "Thank you." Ronan said politely.


    Angela Lindevo looked like a fox, and said, "You''re welcome, Carmen and I are also friends."


    "Hi, Ronan!" Carmen Case came over now.


    Ronan opened his arms and hugged Carmen Case, Angela Lindevo said goodbye in time: "I won''t disturb you, I''ll go now."


    She smiled at Ronan, waved her hand to Carmen Case, and left here.


    "Why did you come to London?" Carmen Case was very happy to see Ronan: "When did you come?"


    Ronan said: "I have been here for more than half a month and have been busy dealing with work. I only have time today. I did not expect you to be in London."


    Someone came from over there one after another, Ronan took Carmen Case¡¯s handbag and took her out: "Talk to another place."


    Carmen Cass followed Ronan and said, "Where to go?"


    Ronan glanced back at her: "Get in the car first."


    Leaving the training hall and getting in the car rented from the hotel, Carmen Case leaned against Ronan and asked, "Where do you live? Is it convenient?"


    Ronan understands the meaning of these words: "Hilton Hotel, go to me?"


    Carmen-Cass stretched her waist: "Go to you." The car started, and she asked: "Have you finished your work?"


    Ronan''s hand fell on her slender leg: "It''s all over, I''ve been busy for half a month, and I''m exhausted."


    Carmen Cass stretched out his hand and squeezed Ronan, and said, "You are thin again."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I can rest for a while after I''m busy. I''ll go back and ask a nutritionist and fitness trainer."


    In order to enjoy more happiness in the future, Ronan really struggled for the past two years after coming to Los Angeles, and his weight has been declining. Fortunately, his predecessor, Anderson, has a very good foundation. Generally speaking, he is very healthy and has considerable energy. abundant.


    Men must have some muscles, otherwise, like a thin bamboo pole, it would be difficult to attract beautiful women.


    Appreciation, many times they are mutual.


    Carmen Cass reminded: "Find a professional, otherwise you may hurt your body."


    Ronan nodded: "I know."


    Excessive fitness in previous life and rhabdomyolysis have been reported from time to time.


    The younger brother of ¡¡¡¡fat is also a typical example of this aspect. He is crazy about marathons and runs at least 10 kilometers every morning. He can''t stop with water in his knees. Just like an addiction, he has to get up at five o''clock on the first day of the new year to run.


    This is not exercise anymore, it is simply damaging the body.


    Arriving at the hotel and entering the room, Ronan immediately picked Carmen Case into the bedroom. While entangled, Carmen Case asked: "When are you leaving?"


    "The morning after tomorrow." Ronan quickly contacted Carmen Case¡¯s armed forces and said


    Said: "My business is done, do you have an urgent work tomorrow?"


    Carmen Cass understood immediately and smiled and said, "I will call Daisy later, and I will accompany you tomorrow."


    "Come on, my golden **** of war." Ronan pressed Carmen Case underneath: "Let you taste the power of the Eternal Spear!"


    Carmen Cass was very cooperative and murmured: "This eternal gun is simple and powerful. It will hit the target once it is thrown. It is a great gun with hundreds of rounds and can penetrate anything it hits!"


    The dusk of the gods is here!


    The next day, Carmen Case did not go to the training hall, but stayed in Ronan''s room. The two fully demonstrated what it means to be "exhausted in the day".


    When ¡¡¡¡ stayed together for a day and two nights, Ronan joined Robert, followed by Alan Albert and Danny Donald and rushed to Heathrow Airport. He felt a little dizzy, obviously a little over-indulgent.


    On protracted war, it is really hard for men to compare with women.


    Especially these supermodels, seem to be slim, but they are actually very physically strong. Like Carmen Kas, yoga is a daily routine and boxing training is a usual fat-reducing exercise.


    As for the coordination and flexibility of the model, not to mention.


    In the previous life, someone on the Victoria''s Secret show dropped their high heels as soon as they appeared on the stage, and they all walked on one foot to the runway.


    Ronan feels deeply that for the sake of future happiness, he must strengthen his body exercise.


    Think of Ximenjian from afar, explode watermelon, tug of war with the cow, what a great man.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan immediately set about handling the work of the overseas distribution department of Embassy Pictures, introducing Alan Albert and Danny Donald to the company¡¯s senior management, and waiting for the members of the overseas distribution team to arrive in Los Angeles. Another welcome banquet was held to promote the familiarity of new and old employees as soon as possible and also help new employees integrate into the company.


    Ronan solved the most important work, and the remaining specific matters were handed over to Garcia and Robert. Allen Albert and Danny Donald intend to integrate into the new company. The Embassy Film Industry also urgently needs overseas distribution channels. It is quite smooth, even if there are problems, they are all within control.


    It is impossible for a company to have no internal conflicts or conflicts, but it must be controlled within a reasonable range.


    With overseas distribution channels, the distribution capacity of Embassy Pictures in Hollywood can already be ranked in the middle.


    Soon, people from the overseas distribution team rushed to their respective locations, and these people tried their best to retain some useful talents that originally belonged to the various branches of Polygram Pictures.


    Ronan will definitely add manpower to overseas distribution channels, but these have to be stabilized. He has negotiated with Allen Albert that from next month, Robert and Danny Donald will run next to each other. Offices overseas.


    Due to sufficient funds reserved, a relatively mature team has been dug out, and the establishment of overseas offices is fairly smooth. Overseas distribution channel managers who have just entered the embassy film industry also want to prove their ability to the new owner. Exhibitors around the world , Video tape distributors, media and television stations, etc., quickly spread to the Embassy Pictures.


    These are the capital that Polygram Films spent nearly a decade and used the record channel to obtain, and now they are all in the hands of Ronan and Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan also asked the Embassy Film Industry to recruit outsiders. UU Reading was originally a blank in the Middle East and Africa. The world film market is growing. Of course, these two regions cannot be given up. Recruit professional staff to explore the market there.


    After solving these problems, Ronan went to the door personally to express his gratitude to Sony¡¯s Chris and Tom Cruise. Interpersonal relationships must be exchanged.


    Although Tom Cruise got a quarter of the investment quota of "Human Elimination Project 2" from him, it is worth it in the face of overseas distribution channels.


    Besides, Ronan can also claim to be Tom Cruise''s friend.


    I can pull Tom Cruise to help out on many occasions, and even get to know more people through him.


    As for the DreamWorks side, Ronan also asked people to inquire, there was no explosive news.


    Then, Ronan temporarily put aside his work, gave himself a vacation, and was ready to take a few days off. He specifically found a well-known fitness club in the Hollywood circle, hired a personal trainer, and planned to spare time to come to work out every week.


    Ronan is still very concerned about this matter related to future happiness.


    The time also came in late January 2000. After nine weeks of screenings, "Reaper is Coming", it was downgraded from the last 260 theaters and ended the journey of screenings in North America. The final North American box office was $88.58 million.


    Although the North American box office did not exceed 100 million, it also laid a good foundation for serialization.

 Chapter 153： Death is gone

    The two films filmed with financing from Abu Dhabi were both released from the North American market, but their fates were completely different.


    "Ace Agent", which was released first, had poor results, but the target audience was clear, and it still won $10.6 million in the box office in North America.


    In addition, the sharp editing and hand-held photography styles have been well received in the video tape market. From the beginning of January to the present, the sales of video tapes and discs, including rental tapes, have also generated nearly $3 million in revenue.


    The "Reaper Is Coming" released later became a phenomenon-level horror film whose value can last for many years.


    "The subsequent distribution of all peripheral copyrights of these two films will be handed over to Embassy Pictures."


    In the office, Ronan said to George Clint: "Your task now is to cooperate with Paul Greengrass to complete the preliminary planning of "Bourne''s Identity."


    George Clint asked, "Funds?"


    Ronan said: "First borrow part of the loan from the theory of relativity entertainment, as the start-up cost, and the rest will be settled according to our plan." Having said that, he remembered one more thing: "Find two from the film library and have not sold overseas copyrights. The video tapes of the film came out and authorized to be distributed by the Embassy Pictures."


    George Clint asked again: "Do you want Embassy Pictures to distribute overseas? Who will do the overseas distribution of "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming"?"


    He reminded Ronan: "It''s been a long time since the release in North America. Piracy has already appeared in the underground market. The situation overseas is not optimistic. The overseas release should be as soon as possible."


    Even in places with strong copyright protection such as North America, piracy cannot be eliminated. It is difficult to completely solve the problem of movie piracy alone.


    Ronan knows this and said: "The overseas distribution department of Embassy Pictures has just been established, and the channels are still being sorted out. It is impossible to release films in a short time." It is obviously unrealistic to let Embassy Pictures immediately invest in overseas distribution of films: "The overseas copyrights of these two films continue to be authorized for sale."


    Regardless of whether it is a publicity effect or a piracy issue, the overseas copyrights of the two films cannot be held in hand for too long.


    All these will be handed over to Embassy Pictures. Embassy Pictures, as an agency distributor, can draw from it openly. Ronan plans to distribute "Ace Agent" and "Death Is Coming" into two parts. The "Ace Agent" The copyrights were sold separately to make the accounts clearer, and "Reaper is Coming" and the two video films of Shahai Entertainment form a film package and packaged for sale.


    "Ace Agent" was filmed with funds from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; "Death Is Coming" was funded by private individuals in Abu Dhabi.


    Ronan has certain concerns about the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and plans to stop cooperating with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority after "Ace Agent".


    Without the support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, it would be much more difficult to get private financing from Abu Dhabi, and he does not want to go to Abu Dhabi anymore.


    Of course, if those wealthy people in Abu Dhabi are willing to personally come to Los Angeles to continue participating in the film investment of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan will also welcome with his hands.


    Compared with the investment of industry insiders like Tom Cruise, Ronan still welcomes funds from overseas.


    After George Clint left, Ronan made a special call to Tony Koch from Germany, and asked him to pass the preliminary information of "Bourne''s Identity" to Koch Pictures for the convenience of Koch Pictures. Financing operations.


    After a year of development, Koch Films has also been on the right track. It has already received nearly tens of millions of dollars in financing. As long as the Hollywood film project is in hand, the appeal will be even greater.


    In addition, when operating the tax rebates for the two projects "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming" in Germany last year, Shahai Entertainment has been owing Koch Pictures the "investment share" of US$10 million and failed to give it to Ronan. I gave Mary a notice and asked her to pay the tens of millions of dollars within a week.


    Last year¡¯s investment turned around and returned to German investors. Although the money did not increase, more than 30% of the tax was saved, which is very cost-effective for anyone.


    In this era, most people invest legally, and it is impossible to make such a high profit in a year.


    As long as these people taste the sweetness, it will be much easier for Tony Koch to ask them for a second investment.


    Besides, there is no worries.


    Strictly speaking, this is not tax avoidance, but a policy specifically promulgated by the German "government" to stimulate investment and financial circulation.


    The relevant information of "Bourne''s Identity" was faxed to Koch Pictures. Tony Koch called again and discussed with Ronan for a long time.


    If Tony Koch''s financing goes well, not only "Bourne''s Identity", the sequels of "Human Elimination Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" can continue the same operation.


    However, films with a smaller investment may be less likely to pass the review.


    In addition to the existing ones, Ronan is also considering new projects, limited to capital and company size, the first choice is still a series of movies that can continuously generate revenue.


    During the period, I went to the Copyright Bureau to make an inquiry again and denied many projects. Hollywood has too many scripts or adaptation rights for movies, which were in the hands of the six major companies many years before filming.


    For example, "Princess Diaries", Ronan always thought it was an original movie, but after searching, he discovered that it was based on a novel, and the copyright of the novel was already in Disney''s hands.


    There are many things like a screenplay registered in the Copyright Bureau for ten years before it enters the stage of film adaptation.


    Too many screenwriters directly sold the copyright of the screenplay to a film company with deep pockets because of life problems before reaching the first-line screenwriter.


    Hollywood is a typical pyramid structure, and very few can go to the upper level.


    If it hadn''t been for James Huang, Ronan couldn''t believe that a senior screenwriter who had been in the business for more than ten years had to change his career forcibly because of income problems.


    Ronan made timely adjustments based on the actual situation and formulated a special response strategy.


    On the one hand, recruiting and hiring a professional screenwriter team, like the most common assembly line production in the industry, write some of his ideas into scripts. The scripts do not need to be too detailed, and it is sufficient to pass the registration and review of the Copyright Bureau.


    Of course, it is impossible to completely block the appearance of certain movies. After all, there are too many movies with similar themes and genres in Hollywood. The most typical "White House Fall" and "Shocking Crisis" can be said to be extremely similar.


    In fact, some movies can completely change the form of expression and appear on extremely similar themes.


    This is inevitable. Even the Big Six companies cannot dominate the movie market, not to mention the current Relativity Entertainment.


    However, this can ensure that Relativity Entertainment will have more topics to choose from in the future.


    On the other hand, Ronan insisted on reading the New York Times bestseller list in each issue, looking for books with adaptation value.


    Some memories are pressed in the deepest part of the mind. Sometimes people try to think of one thing but can''t remember it. If touched a little, the relevant memory can appear in the mind.


    In his previous life, Ronan had seen too many movies and TV series because of his work in related industries, including domestic movies, Hollywood movies, European movies, action movies, art movies, horror movies, and even small romance movies.


    And what little Anderson left him was just an ordinary human brain, which was smarter at best, and had no retrieval function at all.


    Foresight is Ronan''s greatest advantage. The ability to find valuable things from many things can be said to be one of the greatest manifestations of this advantage.


    There is another aspect, that is to maximize the use of existing series of movies.


    Both "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" will be developed as sequels. As long as "Bourne''s Identity" can succeed, it must be a trilogy series.


    On this basis, is it possible to dig out value?


    After thinking carefully, Ronan suddenly thought of a comment about "Death Is Coming" that he had read on the Internet in the past. Is it possible to shoot a comedy film similar to "Screaming"? I remember that the netizen also used the name "Reaper is gone". Some people escaped from the black hand of the Reaper, and then the Reaper couldn''t kill him no matter how he hunted it down, and finally made the death angry...


    The investment is not large, and there are successful films as the foundation, and the market audience of bad comedies is wider than that of horror films, which seems to be feasible.


    Worried about forgetting in the future, Ronan quickly recorded the case, wrote down the general idea, and then asked him to give it to George Clint.


    The scale of the company is expanding, and the number of personnel and projects are increasing. It is impossible for Ronan to be specific about the details of participating in every project, but to make decisions and control the direction of development.


    This project allows Shahai Entertainment to have an internal meeting to verify, and then do a preliminary market survey for "sex". If it is of value, it will operate and shoot.


    If you control your investment well, it doesn''t matter if you can''t enter the theater, you can also distribute video tapes and discs directly.


    The home entertainment market is very large, and the annual output value directly created in North America far exceeds the theater box office.


    Ronan¡¯s actions are very fast. In just one week, he has finalized a five-person screenwriter team. These five people are unscrupulous screenwriters in the industry. Previously, they were also engaged in the scriptwriting work of gunmen''s "sexuality". Both parties signed Good agreement, there are provisions of the copyright law, the copyright of the works within the contract period is clear.


    They are responsible for turning several ideas in Ronan''s memory into scripts and then handing them over to the lawyer Dinah Ampton of Shengzhi Law Firm, who will complete the copyright registration.


    Each item must comply with laws and regulations to avoid future copyright disputes as much as possible.


    Ronan will never underestimate people''s greed. Like Hollywood''s hot movies, many people who have nothing to do with each other jump out and say that they infringe on copyrights and want to get a share of the pie, not to mention some people who have personally engaged in script creation.


    In addition, Ronan also remembered several popular adaptations of movies in his previous life, but soon discovered that the copyright was already in the hands of the six major companies. He tried to get in touch with it. There was no possibility of taking it down, so he gave up.


    For example, the copyright of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" was acquired by Paramount Pictures for a long time, and then transferred to Disney. Now Disney is planning to adapt the movie in the next few years and has not considered transferring the copyright at all.


    The Big Six companies eat the meat in their mouths and want them to spit it out, which is too difficult.


    Ronan quickly gave up those unrealistic ideas and cared more about projects that could be obtained. Best entertainment age

 Chapter 154： The value of the gunner

    "You haven''t responded to the manuscript email I sent you for more than three weeks."


    In the office, Lindsay Bill tilted her delicate face slightly, and said to Ronan, "Have you read those manuscripts?"


    Ronan put aside the work at hand and said, "I just finished reading it yesterday, so I have asked you to discuss it."


    Lindsay-Bill and Ronan are also familiar, knowing that this is a gentle person, and asked: "Which parts of the manuscript need to be revised?"


    "On the whole very good." Ronan has just read the manuscript, the first "Twilight" has been written nearly half, it can be said that Lindsay-Bill is very fast and efficient. He told the truth: "Linsey, your manuscript is much better than I expected."


    "Thank you." Lindsay Beal is very happy that the work is recognized.


    Ronan promptly encouraged the young employee: "Non-mainstream pagan civilizations, various folk beliefs, myths and legends are all reflected in your manuscript, and there are many contradictory forces confrontation, which also strengthens The appeal of the story, the love between people and vampires, the competition between vampires and werewolves, the competition between vampire families, etc., are all very interesting."


    There is a visibly smile on Lindsay Bill''s lips.


    Ronan only provided an outline skeleton. This book requires Lindsay Bill to continue to fill in flesh and blood, and asked: "You have written nearly half of the plot story. Do you have any more ideas? We can talk about it. "


    Encouraged by Ronan¡¯s words, Lindsay Bill thought for a while and said: ¡°The poignant love between the human girl Bella and the vampire Edward is the main thread of the story. This forbidden love story is like the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, sweet and yet sweet. Bitter, and contradictory."


    Ronan nodded slightly. In his impression, the focus of this series is the entanglement between men and women who love to die.


    Lindsay Bill continued: "I think that on the one hand, Bella has no hesitation about Edward''s love, on the other hand, as a human, she is full of fear for blood, and Edward''s love for Bella is full of contradictions. Ra is the soul mate he has longed for for a century, but the nature of the vampire and the desire for blood prevent him from approaching. He loves Bella, and his desire to protect her is as strong as his desire to draw her blood."


    "Not bad." Ronan said, "We have roughly the same ideas."


    What I fear most is that the gunman and the hirer have different ideas, and the writing is all waste.


    Lindsay-Bill seems to be a bit fanatical: "The metaphor of the lion falling in love with the lamb can vividly analyze the hot and contradictory, tolerant and affectionate love of the two."


    It seems that young women are yearning for this kind of love infinitely.


    Lindsay-Bill Xiuli''s eyes straightened: "Great love should be like the little mermaid, for the beloved prince, without considering all practical issues such as race and outcome, in front of true love, no problem can stop the pace of true love."


    Hearing this, Ronan didn''t know what to say, no wonder so many young girls in the previous life were poisoned by "Twilight", and even Lindsay Bill, the gunman, seemed to be infected.


    Beautiful love fantasy.


    Once upon a time, he also belonged to one of them, but unfortunately this stage was over in the previous life and it is impossible to do it again.


    What Lindsay Bill said is undoubtedly beneficial to the novel. Ronan certainly agrees: "These can all be reflected in the novel."


    "Good! Good!" Lindsay Bill did not expect Ronan to be so happy.


    This is much more free than when I was a gunman in those small crews. The team leaders of the script team gave the rules one by one, and if the writing was a little bit beyond the rules, there would be a horrible meal. rebuke.


    Now he is writing a novel, not a script, so Ronan is not so strict and asked, "Any other ideas?"


    Lindsay-Bill said again: "The heroine''s setting. You didn''t write too much before. I have added some things and set her as an ordinary high school student."


    "Good." Ronan praised, "Linsai, you have a talent for business writing."


    He asked, "Tell me what you think?"


    Lindsay Bill organized the language and said: "I think that setting Bella as an ordinary and ordinary high school girl will make Bella the protagonist in the most ideal love story because she, like many girls, is ordinary. , Ordinary but very cute, allowing many female readers to find their shadow in Bella."


    After listening to these remarks, Ronan couldn''t help looking at Lindsay Bill seriously. The previous ones were very thoughtful, but not as good as the last one.


    A successful commercial writer or screenwriter must know how to grasp the psychology of ordinary audiences.


    The value of this female shooter is not limited to ghostwriting.


    The screenwriter team recruited lacks a leader, and it may expand in the later period. The staff will inevitably come in and out. A suitable project manager is required, and he must be an expert.


    Maybe Lindsay Bill is a suitable candidate?


    If you cooperate well later, and the other party still has the idea of ??continuing to cooperate, you can let her try.


    Ronan discussed the prologue and Bella¡¯s dreams with Lindsay Bill. It was almost 10:30 in the morning and said: "Write according to what you said. We will do it when you finish. discuss."


    "Good." Lindsay Bill was very excited.


    Ronan gave her a certain degree of freedom. This is because Lindsay Bill has grasped the key to the novel. As long as you write it down according to this idea, the details may change.


    But the inner core and main line plot will not be a problem.


    Checking the time, Ronan left the company and went to a nearby mall to buy a few small gifts, and then drove his Cadillac to the Brunkert neighborhood of Los Angeles.


    A few days ago, Scott from Merrill Lynch invited Ronan to visit his house, and Ronan also agreed.


    Brunkert is also one of the rich communities in Los Angeles. Of course it is not as good as Beverly Hills, but it is also a community dominated by villas.


    Scott¡¯s house is a small independent villa with front and back yards, covering an area of ??several hundred square meters. The main building is a white European-style three-story small building.


    "I just bought it this month." Scott greeted Ronan with a smile, "I want to invite you to a party when I move. You are not in Los Angeles."


    Ronan handed the gift to Scott¡¯s blonde wife and said, "I went to London on a business trip and stayed there for more than half a month." He looked at the exquisitely decorated living room: "You can show me a tour of your new home. ?"


    Scott immediately led the way and led Ronan around the house.


    This kind of independent villa has plenty of space, and there is enough distance between the neighbors on the left and right. Even if the house is a little messy, it will not disturb the neighbors. It is quieter than the apartment building.


    After watching Scott¡¯s new home, Ronan couldn¡¯t help but think about changing his house, but think about it now is the beginning of 2000. Maybe the stock market will collapse when it will inevitably trigger a chain economic reaction. It¡¯s better to wait for a while.


    Ronan returned to the living room and praised: "A beautiful house."


    Scott¡¯s wife Andrea answered: "The mortgage is also very scary."


    Several people laughed.


    With Scott¡¯s financial resources, of course, it is impossible to pay the full amount of such a large house in one go. Mortgage and credit card payments are normal, and loans are normal.


    Ronan speculated that, perhaps in the down payment for the house, Scott received a rake from his stock trading.


    A week ago, all his stock income arrived, after deducting taxes and commissions from the middleman, he invested 14 million US dollars twice, and finally received 48.5 million US dollars.


    Turnover tax, income tax, capital gains tax... It seems that the tax bureau is the big winner.


    At this time, the sound of messy footsteps sounded. A boy and a girl two children ran down the stairs. The little girl running in front was chubby, and her cheeks rose up. The little boy behind was a standard little boy. Fat man.


    "Mr. Anderson." The girl came to Ronan and said politely, "Thank you for the banjo."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Call me Ronan." He reached out and rubbed the girl''s blonde hair: "Taylor, you are welcome, you like it."


    Taylor tilted his head and looked at Ronan: "How do you know that I like banjo?"


    Ronan immediately threw the pot to Scott: "I heard your father talk about it once."


    Taylor smiled and said, "I like your gift very muchThank you." Then, she stretched out her chubby arm and pulled the same chubby boy behind: "Austin..."


    The boy was a bit shy, but at the urging of his sister, he said, "Thank you."


    It''s lunch time, and the hostess invited Ronan into the restaurant. Ronan is not welcome. He sits at the table. It can be seen that Scott intends to draw closer to him and obviously wants to develop him into a long-term customer.


    After chatting about family anecdotes, Scott¡¯s topic inevitably turned to investment: "Ronan, are you not going to invest again with such a large sum of money? The market situation is very good now, and it is rising every day. With money, you might even gain 10% tomorrow. I put all my money in the stock market, trust me, Ronan! This is a good opportunity!"


    Ronan has read relevant information, and knows that Nasdaq and Internet stocks have gone crazy now.


    Although it is a bit strange that the Nasdaq has not yet shown signs of collapse, he will never throw money in again.


    "I don''t plan to touch the stock market again in the short term." Ronan reminded him a little bit because the Scott family had treated him well: "Scott, you know the stock market better than I do. Is this normal now? I feel that the real income is the real income, and the wealth in the stock market will shrink at any time."


    Scott insisted: "There will be no problems in the short term."


    Luo Nan''s words are all here, and he didn''t mention this topic again. After the luncheon, he chatted with the host and his wife for a while, and then left.

 Chapter 155： Negative lesson

    Nasdaq can be described as crazy, even driving the Dow Jones Index to skyrocket. Anyone who is sane can see that the situation is abnormal.


    A shrewd person like Scott who is still investing in the stock market, can''t you see the problem?


    I am afraid that many people know that this bubble is getting bigger and bigger, but they all hold the idea that someone will come to pick up the dish and make a fortune before the bubble burst.


    Frankly speaking, it would be difficult for Ronan to say what choice he would make if he had not had the advantage of foresight.


    Fortunately, he didn''t touch stocks in his previous life, and he still had self-control.


    Ronan also kept reminding himself that it is fine to play with financial drugs occasionally and must not be addicted.


    On the second day after the Scott¡¯s visit, Ronan found Judith and went through the repayment procedures for a personal loan of 3 million US dollars. After the first implementation in Abu Dhabi, he borrowed 3 million US dollars in his personal name. , Invested in the stock market, because this was the first capital to enter the market. After paying off the loan, there was still nearly 10 million dollars in earnings of 3 million dollars.


    Other investments are made in the name of the company, and the stock market income is also transferred to the theory of relativity. Ronan currently has a full control of the theory of relativity entertainment. It only needs Mary to go through a few legal procedures to withdraw funds, which is not troublesome.


    Ronan is waiting for the stock market to crash, waiting for Nasdaq to drop to a certain level, and then buying some stocks of companies that have developed well later, and then they can hold them for a long time.


    Even if there is a problem with the relativity entertainment in the future, he can be invincible personally, at least being a rich man is fine.


    Wealth is very important to anyone.


    Don''t talk about the old and American commercial countries, the famous twenty-four-word motto on the other side of the Pacific, rich and strong ranked first!


    Anyway, how can you be strong if you are not rich? If it is not strong, how can the follow-up lumbering and the like start?


    Think about it, if Leonardo DiCaprio is not rich, can he use Victoria''s Secret Angels as a harem? She often changed long-legged female partners, and the female partners who broke up hardly said anything bad about Leonardo. Later, the metoo was so violent and Leonardo didn''t have any shit, which fully illustrates the importance of wealth.


    The stock market is going up crazy. Ronan reminded Scott once again, but Scott didn''t care at all. There is nothing to do with this kind of thing. No matter how loud the voice is, he can''t wake up and pretend to be asleep.


    Ronan is even more unlikely to have a phone call every day to remind others to flee the stock market, and this matter was thrown aside by him. After all, there is still a lot of work to be done.


    Embassy Pictures has begun licensing negotiations with several companies with overseas distribution capabilities, and is preparing to sell the overseas copyrights of "Ace Agent" and "Death Is Coming".


    Robert Lee and Danny Donald left Los Angeles and began to inspect the preparations of offices in Australia.


    Ronan participated in several meetings of the Finance Department, and Mary, who was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Relativity Entertainment, is also leading people to improve the accounts of the two films.


    "Ace Agent" completely follows the law and industry regulations, and try not to give the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority a chance to prosecute.


    Another film, "Reaper is Coming", is completely different.


    Ronan is not going to go to Abu Dhabi to raise money again. Of course, he has the biggest profit for this lucrative movie.


    Facing the benefits of Abu Dhabi''s local tyrants, not only Ronan and Mary, but the company''s financial staff are very courageous.


    After coming to Los Angeles for two years, Ronan can say that he has a personal experience. Americans are habitually taking themselves very seriously, and at the same time, they don¡¯t take other countries seriously.


    At the same time, Andrew and James Huang¡¯s agent reached an agreement. Ronan, on behalf of Shahai Entertainment, signed the director contract for "Human Removal Project 2" with James Huang.


    There is only one film director contract. The sequel to "Reaper is coming" can''t be negotiated. Edward and James Huang insisted on completing the "Human Removal Project 2" to discuss.


    James Wong directed two consecutive films with great success, so naturally he has more confidence than Paul Greengrass.


    Facing a worthy and successful director, Ronan could not be too forced, but also to consider the future cooperation, Andrew and Edward discussed about the salary, so he nodded in agreement.


    James Huang¡¯s new film remuneration is divided into two parts, the basic remuneration is 2 million US dollars, and the subsequent net profit is divided into 5%.


    The total budget of "Human Removal Project 2" is only 6 million U.S. dollars. The basic salary of James Huang alone occupies one-third of the budget, which means that actors can only find non-star actors.


    With the signing of the director contract by James Huang, the project was formally approved. Tom Cruise was very active and immediately asked his agent to negotiate a US$1.5 million investment with Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan is very trustworthy and cannot go back.


    And his believable approach also won Tom Cruise''s favor. Tom Cruise actively invited him to participate in the internal preview of "Mission Impossible 2".


    Each "Mission Impossible" has its own characteristics, and this one is no exception. John Wu did not imitate the filming method of the first one. Both the shooting scenes and the racing scenes have a distinct personal style.


    But what I have to say is that the old one was used on Pony Ma, used on John Travolta, used on Nicolas Cage, and now used on Tom Cruise. For someone like Ronan who has watched countless Wu-style gunfights, there is really nothing new.


    How can there be no heroes to save beauty? How can there be no hot shootout? How can there be no slow motion? By the way, there are pigeons...


    For a moment, Ronan felt like watching


    It''s not Tom Cruise, but Pony Ma.


    There is no way, preconceived, the impression is too deep, and there are pigeons flying.


    "Changing Face" is really Wu Baige''s pinnacle work in Hollywood, this "Mission Impossible 2" is a bit worse.


    may also be preconceived. Ronan always feels inferior to Nicolas Cage and John Travolta for Tom Cruise''s performance in this film.


    Thinking of the picture of "The Face Changing", Cage had a very melancholy face, as if many people owed him money, and they all owed him money, and Travolta was full of spring breeze, as if he owed Kai. Odd a lot of money just doesn''t pay it back.


    "how do you feel?"


    The preview is over, Tom Cruise asked Ronan: "You have a good eye, help me see."


    Ronan naturally said good things: "It''s very exciting, the action design is very characteristic, and Ethan Hante is so charming. Tom, with your appeal, this movie will definitely sell well."


    Tom Cruise smiled and said, "Introduce a few people to you."


    He took Ronan to the middle of a bunch of executives from Paramount Pictures, the producer and distributor, and introduced Ronan one by one.


    "Are you Ronan Anderson?" Shirley Lansing looked at Ronan in surprise: "Younger than I thought, you are the youngest Hollywood box office producer of 100 million yuan."


    Ronan recognized this as the chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures, and said modestly: "It''s much worse than Ms. Lansing."


    This is not an exaggeration. Shirley Lansing is one of the most successful women in Hollywood. Later, the annual "Hollywood Women''s Rights List" set up the "Shirley Lansing Leadership Award" named after her. ".


    Ronan chatted with Shirley Lansing for a while, and it was not difficult to find out that Shirley Lansing admired Tom Cruise very much. After she stepped down, the relationship between Tom Cruise and Paramount took a sharp turn. Once publicly fell out.


    Afterwards, Ronan left with Tom Cruise, accepted Tom Cruise¡¯s invitation, and got in the same car with him, but he regretted it as soon as the car started, because Tom Cruise took a call and talked with someone. There was an argument, and judging by tone, the person on the other side of the phone was obviously Nicole Kidman.


    "I''m sorry." Tom Cruise hung up the phone, and his good mood disappeared: "I made you laugh."


    Ronan didn''t know what to say, so he could only be silent.


    Tom Cruise said suddenly: "Marriage is terrible."


    Ronan looked at him curiously, Tom Cruise seemed to be bored for a long time, and then said: "In the end, no matter how deep the initial love, the two can only hurt each other."


    Ronan thought for a while, then said: "I''m an unmarried man."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "It will save a lot of trouble in the future." He sighed and kept his eyebrows pinched: "Ronan, if only I could be as open-minded as you."


    Ronan saw that Tom Cruise didn''t seem to mind talking about these things with him, and tentatively asked: "Between you and Nicole?"


    Tom Cruise said directly: "Unable to reconcile Ronan does not intend to comment on other people''s family affairs: "I have never experienced marriage and don''t understand this. "


    Think about the divorce case in the previous life. Nicole Kidman broke out with Oscar-level acting skills and created the image of a victim. After becoming an ex-wife, his career did not go well within a few years, and he dragged Tom Cruise from time to time. When you come out to whip the corpse, words such as the favorite of your life are endless, and you get eyeballs and attention everywhere.


    I really don¡¯t know how her second husband felt.


    Marriage is really the most terrible! Ronan is not difficult to sum up this point from Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.


    Especially for the rich, you must be careful when you get married.


    Although property notarization can be done before marriage, what about property during marriage? Married and divorced, half of the property floated away, and alimony. Later, like Tom Cruise, he was dragged out by his ex-wife to whip the body. What is the favorite in his life, what is always unforgettable, I feel terrible to think about it.


    Also, the speed at which Hollywood women change men is not slower than men change women. If you encounter a superb ex-wife, all kinds of waves, it is not terrible to describe.


    Think about Nicole Kidman, and then think about Katie Holmes. Ronan became more determined and must take Tom Cruise as a negative lesson.


    Just entering February, Ronan received a call and people from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority wanted to talk to him.

 Chapter 156： Whats the price

    InterContinental Los Angeles Century City Hotel.


    Saleh walked into a reception room, saw Semir and Aziz, and asked concerned "Is Ronan not here yet?"


    Semir and Aziz salute Saleh at the same time, "Your Highness."


    "This is not Abu Dhabi." Saleh waved his hand, "Simplify everything."


    Aziz looked at the time and answered the question just now, "We will meet Ronanyo at ten in the morning, and there is one hour left."


    Saleh greeted the two people, "Sit down, sit down and talk."


    Semir and Aziz sat on two chairs, and Saleh asked, "I only came to Los Angeles yesterday, and I don¡¯t know much about the situation. Who of you talks to me."


    The two looked at each other, and Aziz then said, "We have secretly investigated Ronan and his company for more than a month since December, combined with the opinions of some market research companies related to Hollywood, and gave Ronan -Anderson and his evaluation of the super-quality assets of Relativity Entertainment."


    Saleh frowned slightly, seemingly worried.


    Aziz added, ¡°At the beginning of last year, Ronan acquired a small film distribution company Embassy Pictures after successfully financing from Abu Dhabi, and combined with the original Shahai Entertainment to form Relativity Entertainment. Polyking Entertainment, which was acquired by Universal Pictures, has dug the entire distribution department in its hands and is currently integrating overseas distribution channels."


    He glanced at Saleh and continued, "Relativity Entertainment is already a film company with independent production and independent distribution capabilities, which is very rare in Hollywood."


    After coming to Los Angeles for more than a month, Aziz did a lot of work, but he didn''t expect Saleh, a royal son, to understand this.


    Saleh was full of doubts and asked, "In other words, Ronan''s Relativity Entertainment fully meets the acquisition requirements of the Investment Bureau?"


    "Yes." Aziz said, "Ronan is outstanding. As long as he is there, the development prospects of Relativity Entertainment are likely to exceed the companies such as Xinxian Films and Miramax that the Investment Bureau contacted last year."


    Semir agreed, "During my stay in Los Angeles, I have witnessed the miraculous success of "Blair the Witch" and "Death Is Coming" under Ronan''s control."


    Saleh did not speak. This time he came to Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi, not to acquire Relativity Entertainment, but to be full of misgivings about the acquisition.


    "Two, isn''t it a good idea for us to buy Ronan''s company like this?" Saleh couldn''t help asking, "Will Ronan refuse?"


    Aziz bowed slightly and said, "His Royal Highness has been worrying a lot. In my judgment, Ronan will not refuse.


    Saleh''s brow furrowed even tighter. Unlike these two people who were born in Arab society, he was a university in the UK, and he always felt that there was a fundamental difference between the perspectives of Arabs and Westerners in considering issues.


    Semir also agreed with Aziz¡¯s statement that ¡°Relativity Entertainment wants to develop and grow, and must have strong support.¡± He has been in Los Angeles for more than half a year and has done a lot of work. ¡°Hollywood¡¯s six film companies dominate, and other scales Larger companies are either subsidiaries of six companies, or survive in the cracks of six major companies. Ronan is talented and ambitious. Cooperating with us is the best choice."


    Saleh thinks of Ronan¡¯s sincere friendship with him, but he still feels uneasy. "Is this unfair to Ronan?"


    Aziz also said, "Your Highness, we have already made a plan. The Investment Bureau only requires that we get a controlling stake so that we can reserve enough shares for Ronan, and we will not treat him badly as a friend of Abu Dhabi in terms of acquisitions. ."


    For Prince Saleh, he had a bad impression and thought he was a silly bag, but the other party¡¯s status was extremely high, and he could only endure any dissatisfaction. He continued, ¡°Once the acquisition is completed, the Investment Bureau will inject capital into Relativity Entertainment, and let Relativity as soon as possible. To become a large film company that can rival the Big Six companies, is it better to be a full shareholder of a company with a market value of tens of millions of dollars? Or is it better to be a shareholder of a company with a market value of several billion dollars?"


    Saleh thought for a while, this is very reasonable, so he didn''t say anything.


    It''s him who has jumped from his wealth to hundreds of millions, and he will agree without hesitation.


    This is also good, it can deepen the connection between Ronan and Abu Dhabi...


    There was a knock on the door, and someone came in to ask for instructions. Ronan had already arrived. Saleh quickly asked Ronan to come over and stood at the door to welcome him.


    As soon as Ronan entered the very luxuriously decorated reception room, he saw Saleh, his face was instantly filled with surprises, and he took two steps forward and hugged Saleh gently, complaining in no way, "When did you come to Los Angeles?" Why don''t you call me?"


    Saleh smiled and said, "I just arrived yesterday. I took a day off. I wanted to call you." He looked back at Semir and Aziz. "It just so happened that they called you to meet today, I I just thought it was never too late to say it."


    Ronan patted his arm, "I will stay a few more days this time."


    Then, he shook hands with Semir and Aziz.


    Semir is also an acquaintance. I have seen him several times in Los Angeles. It is not the first time Aziz has seen him. Ronan remembers that he is a thin assistant next to Mansour.


    After a simple greeting, Ronan asked directly, "I don''t know how many people are looking for me?"


    When he received the call, he had guessed, and he was mentally prepared. This is Los Angeles, not Abu Dhabi.


    Saleh looked at Semir and Aziz, but did not speak.


    Aziz''s thin face was full of smiles, and he said, "Ronan, I heard that you integrated the distribution channels of PolyGram Films?"


    Ronan was a little surprised when he heard this


    Surprised, these Arabs are obviously also learning about Hollywood, and immediately said, "Last month, a group of employees of the original Polaroid Pictures joined the Embassy Pictures."


    Semir asked with concern, "Can Embassy Pictures distribute movies outside North America?"


    "Not yet possible." Ronan is still like an old friend of Abu Dhabi. "Currently still adjusting, it will take a few months to integrate the channels at the earliest."


    The questions asked by these two people reminded Ronan. Perhaps he took the initiative to look for investment in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi has already paid attention to Hollywood, and depending on the situation, he is still understanding the various operating conditions of Hollywood.


    When the "Human Elimination Project" was produced and released, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority didn''t know the difference between North American and overseas releases, and had a black eye.


    Hollywood is not the CIA after all. The so-called secrets and operating rules are only relative terms. It is precisely because of the asymmetry of information that there are such good financing opportunities as before.


    Once you take the initiative to understand, with the ability of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, it will not take too long to understand the rules of the game in Hollywood.


    Aziz said at this time, "Ronan, you are amazing. In just three years from taking over Shahai Entertainment, not only has it developed rapidly in the production business, it has also established North American and overseas distribution channels, which is much more than that of Hollywood. Film companies must grow fast."


    Ronan continues to sell people, "Thanks to the strong support of the Investment Bureau, my company and I have today."


    If possible, Ronan still wants to break up peacefully with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Besides, the relationship between the two parties is a simple business investment relationship.


    "Relativity Entertainment can produce and distribute, and already has the capital to compete in Hollywood." Aziz gradually led to the topic "Ronan, I think you should speed up the development of Relativity Entertainment, and make Relativity the best in Hollywood." movie company."


    This is Ronan¡¯s idea, but he would not say that, "Hollywood is highly competitive, and Relativity Entertainment started late. I am very satisfied with the current situation."


    He also hinted at the other party, I have no ambitions, don''t come to me if you have anything.


    Aziz didn¡¯t understand the meaning behind the words at all, and said, ¡°Are you worried that the funds can¡¯t keep up?¡±


    Ronan just smiled, did not answer, and sighed that things would not develop as he wanted. The Arabs had their consideration after all.


    Aziz thought Ronan had acquiesced to what he said, so he couldn''t help but laughed and said, "Ronan, don''t forget, you are a good friend of Abu Dhabi. The Investment Bureau has been cooperating with you and will give you the support you want. With your ability and the support of the Investment Bureau, Relativity Entertainment will definitely be able to grow bigger."


    But what is the price? Ronan seemed to see Erdan Gu Yanzu.


    "The Investment Bureau has plenty of funds. If you want, a large amount of money can be transferred to Relativity Entertainment." Aziz believes that this friend from Abu Dhabi will not refuse this gift. "Ronan, we can create a new situation in Hollywood! "


    Ronan put a smile on his face and considered it carefully If you accept funds from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, it will undoubtedly speed up the development speed, but such cooperation is completely different from the investment in the film project of the Investment Authority. It''s easy for God to send God away.


    If it is an overseas non-governmental organization, it can still figure out ways to do things, but the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is an official organization, and behind it is a country!


    When it came to this point, if the other party didn''t listen or understand the hint, Ronan decided to make it clear that this kind of business cooperation always requires you to please me.


    Ronan asked directly, "What''s the price? What do I need to pay?"


    Aziz was a little surprised. This was somewhat different from what he had imagined, but he quickly adjusted and said with a smile, "The Investment Bureau will invest in your Relativity Entertainment and acquire 80% of Relativity Entertainment for US$100 million. Inject 300 million US dollars and not dilute your shares, but there is one condition, Ronan, you must stay at Relativity Entertainment and serve as CEO."


    This condition really sounds very good. Ronan has a bit of a move. Earlier he thought about making Shahai Entertainment or Relativity Entertainment an empty shell and then selling it to the Investment Bureau.


    But this idea was quickly abandoned. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority does not know much about Hollywood, but it is not a fool.


    If you have a shell company with no key employees, no library copyrights, and no distribution channels, will Abu Dhabi Investment Authority buy it?


    Aziz offered very good terms and said, "Ronan, continue to cooperate with the Investment Bureau."


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 Chapter 157： Sad story

    Ronan didn¡¯t hesitate at all for this kind of thing, and said directly: ¡°No. I don¡¯t have such big ambitions, and I don¡¯t have that great ability. Relativity Entertainment is just a small company. ."


    Ronan''s talent for telling lies with his eyes open was already full.


    Aziz and Semir looked at each other, and each saw the accident on each other''s face.


    "Ronan, don''t be too busy to refuse." Aziz said quickly: "We have always had a good cooperation, and this is also to make our cooperation closer..."


    "If the Investment Bureau wants to continue to invest in films, my company and I are very welcome." Ronan will not compromise on this critical issue: "I welcome all Arab friends, including the Investment Bureau, to cooperate with me to invest in filming. ."


    He gradually became serious: "But my company, not only represents myself, but also the painstaking effort of my father''s life, I will not transfer equity."


    The conditions offered by the other party seemed very attractive. The $100 million in equity transfer costs and the $300 million in capital injection were indeed very attractive, but Ronan was absolutely impossible to agree to, especially in the next few years.


    It is conceivable that once the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority completes the acquisition, what movie will it shoot? Ten films similar to "Ace Agent" in the past year? Relativity entertainment will soon be over.


    Aziz did not expect Ronan to be so determined, and said quickly: "Ronan, Mr. Minister has always valued you very much and cherishes the friendship with you..."


    Ronan''s attitude was clear, and he didn''t want to be entangled, he stood up and said, "Sorry, I have an appointment in a while, let''s stop here today."


    There is no point in talking any more.


    "Mr. Anderson!" Semir couldn''t help standing up and saying, "You think about it again!"


    Ronan smiled and said: "Mr. Minister values ??relativity entertainment. I am honored. I also attach great importance to the friendship with the Investment Bureau and Mr. Minister. But our personal relationship should not be involved in such a major business event. Hope We can continue to cooperate in the future."


    Aziz looked at Saleh, and the Investment Bureau knew that Ronan and Saleh were friends.


    Saleh sat there, but never meant to speak.


    Ronan was about to leave, and Aziz said again: "You think about it again, and we will discuss the transaction price."


    "No need." Ronan was very firm: "Please convey my greetings to Mr. Minister for me."


    Seeing that Semir was about to speak again, Ronan didn''t give him a chance and strode out of the reception room.


    "Your Highness..." Aziz looked at Saleh expectantly.


    Saleh stood up: "I''m going to talk to Ronan, don''t hope too much."


    After speaking, Saleh also left the reception room.


    Semir frowned: "How could this be?"


    Aziz lowered his head and paced back and forth, and said, "Why is this? Didn''t Ronan Anderson always say that he is a good friend of Abu Dhabi? How could he refuse his friend''s kindness?"


    Semir raised a more crucial question: "How do we explain to the minister?"


    The situation is too different from the forecast. The Investment Bureau is very optimistic about the acquisition of Ronan Anderson''s company. They have also conducted professional investigations. There are too many companies in the United States that are seriously lacking in funds at the initial stage. In order to attract funds, Everyone in the company can''t wait to sell themselves.


    As a friend, the Investment Bureau helped Ronan Anderson solve the funding problem. Shouldn¡¯t it be easy?


    Aziz took two steps back and forth and said: "Look at the situation on Saleh first, and I will report to the minister in the afternoon."


    After getting on the elevator, Ronan is still thinking about the follow-up matters. This event may bring about a series of chain reactions. The most influential one is undoubtedly the inability to raise funds from Abu Dhabi.


    Fortunately, I have been prepared long ago. Abu Dhabi is not the only local tyrant in the world. There are too many people interested in investing in Hollywood movies.


    Hollywood is like a graceful woman wearing a veil, staring at it all the time with green eyes.


    As for the others, it''s fine.


    After all, this is Los Angeles, not Abu Dhabi.


    And this is normal business dealings. They can''t refuse the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority''s acquisition by themselves, and then they just get a bomb to make themselves a plane, right?


    The UAE is not Saudi Arabia next door.


    There are also many people or companies in the world who refuse to cooperate with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    When he got out of the elevator, he saw a few Arabs wearing turbans walking towards him. Ronan felt that it would be no harm to be a little cautious. He went back to hire a few professional bodyguards just in case?


    Arab countries and even the entire Middle East region should not go there in recent years.


    The goal of Relativity Entertainment is media and entertainment, and it is not engaged in energy or weapons trade. The Middle East market does not need Ronan to act in person.


    "Wait, Ronan."


    A familiar voice came from behind, Ronan stopped and saw Saleh chasing after him.


    Ronan saw that Saleh had something to say, and pointed to the lounge in the hotel lobby, and said, "Let''s go over there and talk."


    The two came to the resting place and found a quiet place to sit down. Saleh hesitated to speak, as if he didn''t know how to speak.


    Ronan smiled and asked, "You also come to persuade me?"


    Saleh did not immediately answer. As a manager of his investment bureau, he should indeed use their personal relationship to lobby Ronan, but he also felt that he should not embarrass his friends.


    In the end, Saleh chose to follow his heart and said: "I don''t want to be involved in this matter. However, Ronan, don''t blame Brother Mansour, he attaches great importance to cooperation with you, thinking that this can achieve a win-win situation, but also want to To help you, after all you are our friend."


    Ronan said seriously: "I have always regarded the Investment Bureau as a friend, but Salih, shouldn''t friends respect each other and get along with each other as equals? Is it to help a friend, without the other party''s knowledge, decide to buy him? company of?"


    Saleh was speechless for a while, speechless.


    In his eyes, the Investment Bureau did not do very well.


    Saleh is the prince of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and he still has some right to speak. Ronan is very aware of his weight and specifically said: "I have always regarded Abu Dhabi as a friend. The world¡¯s misunderstandings, even if it¡¯s difficult, I will encounter countless eyes in Hollywood, I still do it. My film company and I will continue to do it. I believe in one thing, no matter what you believe in, no matter where you come from, no matter what your skin color, no matter how you hold All political ideas are equal!"


    Ronan strengthened his tone: "This is an idea that I will never change. I understand that the Investment Bureau wants to expand its influence and eliminate misunderstandings, but this movie should be done by professionals like me."


    "Sorry, Ronan." Saleh felt that the matter was that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was wrong: "Really, I''m very sorry, I will talk to brother Mansour on the phone when I go back, and ask him to dispel the idea of ??acquiring Relativity Entertainment."


    It is not very important to dispel or not to dispel. The Arabs have very little power in the United States. Ronan just doesn''t want to have a deadlock with the Arab Investment Bureau.


    Ronan shook his head: "This matter has nothing to do with you, Saleh, we are friends, you don''t have to apologize for others."


    Saleh smiled a little ugly: "Yes! Ronan, no matter what, we are all friends."


    To be honest, Saleh is indeed very good. Whether he first led the way or wants to help now, he refreshed Ronan''s understanding of Arabs.


    This of course refers to the good side.


    Belief does not determine a person''s quality.


    Ronan rarely said: "Salih, come to Los Angeles and the United States in the future, if you encounter difficulties, please call me."


    "Of course." Saleh said with a smile: "Who am I not looking for?"


    Ronan and Saleh both tacitly stopped mentioning that the Investment Bureau wanted to acquire Relativity Entertainment. They chatted for a while before Ronan left the InterContinental Hotel.


    On the afternoon of the same day, Ronan contacted a reputable security company and hired two bodyguards, both of whom were from the anti-terrorist force. After retiring, they had no expertise and continued to engage in occupations related to the time when they joined the army. Have more than five years of bodyguard experience, and the personnel protected have never had an accident.


    In terms of his own safety, sometimes he was too cautious.


    But there is only one fate, even if you die, you can be reborn, but rebirth to a place like Somalia in Africa is not a great tragedy?


    The situation was not as bad as expected. Saleh called Ronan that night. From the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, I heard that Ronan had no intention of selling Relativity Entertainment. Although there had been internal disputes, it quickly subsided. Decided to temporarily slow down the pace of entering Hollywood This is just business behavior, and will not use means other than business.


    Chief Mansour was a little bit upset over there, but after Saleh called him, the matter didn''t stop.


    If the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority wants to enter the mainstream Western society, it must follow some of the most basic social rules.


    Ronan listened to Saleh on the phone and felt that the bottom line of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was much higher than him.


    He also has no choice. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority relies on a country, and there is still oil under the ground. What about him? To have a background without background, to have a background without a background.


    Compared with those in Hollywood, Ronan''s conditions can only be said to be too bad.


    In his previous life, Ronan had seen a very sad news in the circle of friends, telling a sad story of a director with a good background. The story is exaggerated, but it reflects the truth.


    At that time, a young director named Taravis Knight, under tremendous pressure to take over the independent Bumblebee film when "Transformers 5" was on the street, he could only give up directing this film if he failed. All the way, go home and inherit tens of billions of dollars in fortune.


    This story makes people infinitely sad.


    Ronan once checked it out and found that the story is even sadder. Taravis-Knight made a record. He bought 100,000 copies at a time and worked in a stop-motion animation company. He bought the animation company directly...

 Chapter 158： Future itinerary

    The affairs of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority did not cause much trouble to Ronan. On the third day after Ronan clearly refused, Saleh and Aziz returned to the UAE. Before leaving, Ronan and Saleh had another I met and discussed in detail once, and I was sure that there would not be much trouble on the investment bureau.


    Ronan also imagined that if the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is pressing too much, it will take the initiative to expose the acquisition and then appear as a victim. North American public opinion has always been unfavorable to Arabs, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will definitely face a huge pressure.


    But in this way, it is bound to become hostile to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Fortunately, the final result proved that Ronan thought too much.


    The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority claims to control trillions of dollars in assets. Although it attaches great importance to the publicity and influence of Hollywood, it does not take Ronan and Relativity Entertainment too seriously.


    Ronan got the news from Saleh that His Excellency Chief Mansour has left Abu Dhabi for Manchester, England. He wants to buy Manchester United and faces a strong competitor, Rupert of News Corp.- Murdoch.


    It is estimated that Chief Mansour has no intention to care about relativity entertainment for the time being.


    Ronan knows that the entanglement between the theory of relativity and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has not yet ended.


    The movie "Ace Agent" has not yet been settled.


    The Embassy Pictures¡¯ overseas copyright authorization negotiations for "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming" have reached the final stage, and the partner is still Sony Entertainment.


    Gramercy Pictures¡¯ conditions were similar to those of Sony Entertainment, but under Ronan¡¯s instructions, the Embassy Pictures gave priority to Sony Entertainment as its partner.


    For nothing else, Chris is still negotiating on behalf of Sony Entertainment.


    Chris was very helpful in taking down the distribution department of Polaroid Films. Ronan was also a reward, and Sony Entertainment was also one of the two companies with the highest price.


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, Chris and Garcia signed the contract on behalf of the companies on both sides and reached a licensing agreement.


    Chris did not leave immediately, but found Ronan.


    "We are all old friends." Chris came up and complained: "I have worked together so many times, and your price is still so high."


    Ronan greeted Chris with a cup of coffee and said, "The Ace is only $10 million, which is not expensive at all. Such a wonderful action movie has a huge overseas market."


    Chris thanked the person who brought the coffee, and then said to Ronan: "This film only cost 10.6 million U.S. dollars at the North American box office. I don''t know what happened overseas. If it messes up, I won''t be able to stay at Sony Entertainment. Living."


    Ronan smiled and said: "My people have done market research. A region in Arabia alone can generate $10 million in revenue. This film is definitely more popular overseas than in North America."


    Having said that, without a good market forecast, will Sony Entertainment pay $10 million?


    Chris sighed, "I hope so."


    Ronan said again: "Okay, stop complaining. Didn''t I still sell you the overseas copyright of "Reaper Is Coming"?"


    "Yeah, "Reaper is here" is really good." Chris raised **** at Ronan: "But that is not a film, but a film package, which contains two video tape movies. how many years?"


    The contracts were signed, and Ronan told the truth: ¡°It was filmed four years ago when my father was still alive.¡± He then emphasized: ¡°Chris, although these two films have been out for a long time, I can tell you Assure, the chance of piracy overseas is extremely low."


    Chris was more certain than Ronan: "There is absolutely no pirated copy of these two films overseas. I am sure of this because even someone in the industry who specializes in finding films has never heard of these two films!"


    Ronan has worked hard for it. How could this little thing be embarrassing, he said: "The total price of the three films is only 50 million US dollars, and the overseas box office of "Death is Coming" alone can get you back."


    After the theater team has completed the box office statistics, the issuer settles with it. In most cases, North America is divided into about fifty to five, and overseas is roughly about one-third.


    As for discs, video tapes and TV broadcasts, revenue is mainly concentrated in countries with relatively complete copyright protection.


    Chris took a sip of coffee and said, "I have no opinion on "Reaper is Coming", those two films..."


    Having said that, he shook his head straight, thinking that the film would go to Sony Columbia, with "Reaper Coming" as the core of the film package, plus two bad films shot in Colombia, one good film with four bad films, overseas Is there a market?


    There seem to be more bad movies in total, so three are good.


    After a cup of coffee, Chris left: "I won''t bother you."


    Ronan personally sent him out of the Embassy Pictures.


    In the future, it may no longer cooperate with Sony Entertainment. After all, the overseas distribution channels of Embassy Pictures are being integrated. When the next film is finished, it will be able to use its own channels to distribute overseas films.


    Moreover, Embassy Pictures has recently recruited fairly suitable staff, divided into two teams, and went to the Middle East and Africa respectively to prepare for the establishment of an office there and open up market channels.


    Since he will not release films overseas for the time being, the experienced Alan Albert also went there and will personally lead people to open the market.


    News came from Robert Lee and Danny Donald, who were patrolling all over the world. Because of the embassy film¡¯s funding, the offices in most areas were successfully established. Some important personnel who originally belonged to the branches of Polygram Pictures have also transferred At the gate of Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan is also asking Mary to train staff, and each district must send a financial director.


    It can be said that the structure of the entire company is also under construction. Ronan will delegate power appropriately, but will not allow a certain individual or department to overpower.


    In addition, Ronan has a relatively clear understanding that he is lacking in handling the company''s daily affairs. This is normal. A person has limited energy and cannot be comprehensive.


    He has discussed with Mary, Robert and George. These three are also the veterans of Relativity Entertainment and his absolute confidantes, but the three also have self-knowledge that they are competent in managing a certain department, but they lack the ability to coordinate the overall situation.


    Mary gave Ronan a suggestion to hire a professional manager or other suitable person to serve as the CEO of Relativity.


    Ronan has seriously considered this. When the company is large enough, an external CEO can be hired. The chief financial officer, president, and his personal chairmanship will be sufficient to form a more balanced supreme power structure. .


    Ronan has also considered his future role and cannot be separated from the actual work of the company. Therefore, he must be chairman. If he wants to maximize his foresight, he can also serve as the chief creative officer. Once the company is larger, he must He must be a member of the project review committee.


    In Hollywood''s medium and large companies, there is basically an audit committee department. If the audit committee does not give the green light, a film project cannot be prepared.


    The existence of the audit committee has its drawbacks, but it can filter out many garbage items. In general, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.


    Of course, these are the next steps. Relativity Entertainment is now an independent production company and belongs to the independent film circle. The independent film circle has always been chaotic and there are not so many rules.


    The overseas copyrights of "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming" were sold, and the early income has basically come to an end. Incomes such as TV broadcasts and disc and video tape rentals are long-term offline incomes.


    Ronan also asked Mary''s finance department to seize the time to complete the accounts, and at the same time asked George Clint to notify the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and private investors to settle investment income with them.


    But the notice is that settlement can be done through an international accounting firm, and they can also send someone to Los Angeles.


    It will not settle in Abu Dhabi anyway.


    Due to the massive energy and import and export business between North America and the Middle East, international settlement is easy,


    The settlement time is in April, and Ronan needs time here.


    With the receipt of overseas copyright income from "Ace Agent" and "Death Is Coming", Relativity Entertainment and its two companies, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures, all projects in 1999 have been completed. The three companies need to calculate the specific revenue status. And net profit, also need to prepare for tax filing in April.


    In a country that started to resist taxes, taxes are more eternal than death.


    Fortunately, Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment will soon invest in new films, and there is room for investment tax deduction.


    Like the sequel of a successful movie, especially the one with low investment, Ronan does not plan to refinance the filming, except for the promise of Tom Cruise''s 1.5 million US dollars investmentHuman Removal Project" Investment in the sequel will be raised within the company.


    Compared with the original film and the first pioneering film of the series, the sequel of the successful film has much smaller investment risk.


    For the first movie with a large investment, the budgetary funds still have to be shot by financing, passing on risks.


    In addition, the film-watching department of Embassy Pictures has been re-established. There are currently only five professional film buyers, but they are all veterans of the Embassy Pictures who have been selecting films and watching films around the world for many years. At the film festival, go find a small production suitable for the embassy film industry.


    The types of films bought by these people have inherited the tradition of the embassy film industry for more than ten years, mainly independent films with an investment of less than US$200,000.


    According to the current North American film market, especially the home entertainment market, the purchase of this small production, as long as one of the four can make money, it can basically guarantee a return.


    This is also the source of income that Embassy Pictures relied on before it was acquired by Ronan.


    Ronan also asked him to prepare materials for the Cannes Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival in May has the strongest commercial scope of the three major European film festivals. In his eyes, the essence of the film festival is not the competition unit, but the film transaction. .


    The biggest role of the festival is to provide a trading platform for buyers and sellers.


    These are all written into the itinerary, and Ronan''s itinerary in the next few months is almost full.

 Chapter 159： Override settings

    Before going overseas, Ronan must first handle two things. "Bourne''s Identity" is being prepared, and there are many key tasks to be implemented. After all, this is directly related to the next trip to India.


    The second thing is to continue to collect and analyze information about India. As the location of Bollywood, Mumbai is the first goal of the trip to India.


    Ronan had contacted Robert with people in Mumbai before, especially the two Indian private investment institutions that wanted to invest in DreamWorks'' large-scale production of films. Robert would also go to Mumbai after a while. Originally, Polaroid Pictures There is an Indian branch in Mumbai, which is now under the umbrella of Embassy Pictures, and they will assist Robert to do more preparatory work.


    In addition, there must be adequate preparations for "Bourne''s Identity".


    The more the crew can highlight their advantages, the more attractive they are for investment.


    This time, Ronan is ready to go to attract investment.


    Ronan, George Clint, Paul Greengrass and screenwriter Tony Gilroy currently form the decision-making team of the crew.


    "The script is generally good, more suitable for this era than the original."


    In the small conference room of Warner Studios, Ronan read the script and said to the other three: "It is undeniable that the story written by Robert Ludren, who is known as the father of modern thrillers, is wonderful enough. But this is eight. In the novels of the early ten''s, I am very satisfied with Tony''s drastic changes."


    Strictly speaking, the script is quite different from the original description.


    For example, Jason Byrne in the original book is very old, but the script is much younger, and the background era has almost been changed to adapt to the new era.


    After all, this is an old novel or a novel that closely fits the real world. It is very important to adapt to the times.


    Tony Gilroy smiled and said, "Paul also participated in the adaptation of the script and made a lot of good suggestions."


    Paul Greengrass has the director''s consideration: "I actually don''t do much, but I better integrate the old spy film mode with the action scene, so that the script looks like a whole, rather than a separate individual."


    Ronan nodded and said, "The script needs to be improved. We are not shooting separate works. There will be adaptations of "Bourne''s Hegemony" and "Bourne''s General." On this basis, add some shots or clips that are connected to the back appropriately. It doesn¡¯t need to be a lot. As long as the audience can understand at the end, Bourne¡¯s story is not finished yet."


    Tony Gilroy thought for a while and said, "Okay, I''ll do it later."


    Perhaps it was one after another who was engaged in the work of writing scripts in accordance with other people''s ideas. Tony Gilroy was very clear about the screenwriter''s position and understood that most of the time the screenwriter was the executor of the producers'' will.


    "There is also the heroine." Ronan raised his head and asked: "This has more changes to my settings, right?"


    The heroine set by Ronan in the outline is a typical Hollywood-style vase, which is also a consistent routine in Hollywood commercial movies. The main role is to sell her face and body.


    But the role of the heroine in the script is much more important than Ronan set.


    Paul Greengrass answered: "This is my suggestion."


    Ronan is the kind of person who can listen to suggestions, and it is very normal that the movies he has watched have memory deviations, and even those who have watched too many movies will still remember the plot of this movie as another. Above the movie.


    "Talk about it," Ronan said.


    Paul Greengrass explained: "We have had the same view before. This film needs bullet-like rhythm and tight-to-breath action scenes, but the whole film cannot be maintained in this state forever. Urgent and slow, I think the heroine has to take on an important role in alleviating emotions."


    Ronan listened and considered carefully, it is not difficult to find that Paul Greengrass is very reasonable.


    A movie that keeps the audience strained will definitely cause fatigue, emotional fatigue, and even aesthetic fatigue.


    Seeing that Ronan had no intention of objecting, Paul Greengrass said again: "I want this heroine to be a very natural female partner, starting with Jason Byrne and her first outside the American Embassy in Zurich. From the beginning of the encounter, the relationship between her role and Byrne can be relaxed and natural. Just as Byrne is a key figure in the plot, Mary is also a very important character, and her relationship with Byrne, It can be in sharp contrast with the cold assassin professor and the CIA commander to give the film a vivid power."


    This can be said to fundamentally overthrow Ronan''s setting of the heroine and strengthen the heroine''s role in soothing the transition plot.


    Ronan would not be blindly arrogant. After thinking carefully, he asked George Clint: "What do you think?"


    George Clint told the truth: "I think Paul makes a lot of sense and should be good for the film."


    "That''s good." Ronan made a decision after consideration: "Paul, this role will be shaped as you said."


    He added: "However, the future shooting must follow the overall style of the film. Paul, you are good at realistic style, you want to give the film a documentary taste, in some cases you use a handheld camera to shoot, try to avoid using any CG special effects, everything in the film All the acrobatics are actually shot."


    This is what Paul Greengrass wanted, and he immediately responded: "Okay."


    The four people discussed more details, which involved shooting. The style of this film was determined, and it must be shot in Europe.


    Ronan also asked George Clint to contact Bryan, the location manager of "Reaper Is Coming," and let him join the crew of "Bourne''s Identity" and continue to serve as the location manager.


    This position must enter the crew as soon as possible, and have enough communication with the director Paul Greengrass, so that the crew can choose a location, even an alternate location, before shooting.


    Then there are actors.


    "The actor, I have already sent out an invitation to Matt Damon." Ronan said: "He replied to me some time ago and will make a decision after an interview with me. I will talk to Matt Damon and his agent first. Let¡¯s talk about it and decide according to the specific situation."


    Paul Greengrass thought about Matt Damon''s appearance, and said: "The appearance is not outstanding, but it has characteristics, which fits the setting of Byrne."


    Ronan added: "The age is more appropriate."


    Originally Paul Greengrass proposed to let Russell Crowe or Sylvester Stallone play Jason Byrne, Ronan rejected them all, not only was the age inappropriate, but the pay was also inappropriate.


    "What about the heroine?" Paul Greengrass asked.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Take it through the audition."


    The success of this series has little to do with the choice of the heroine. The actress who doesn''t even remember her name is far less important than Matt Damon.


    After the meeting, George Clint followed Ronan to the Embassy Pictures, and on behalf of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures signed the "Bourne Identity", which is the release contract of "The Bourne Shadows". The Embassy Pictures will Responsible for the North American and overseas distribution of "The Bourne".


    This is not just cinema distribution, but also home entertainment, TV stations and all derivative peripheral distributions.


    Subsequently, Embassy Pictures announced the initial release time of "The Bourne Shadow", North America put it in mid-May next year, which is the beginning of the traditional summer archive.


    Originally, the Embassy Pictures wanted to avoid the fierce competition of summer files and let "The Bourne Shadows" be released in October or November. Ronan directly rejected it. At this time period, the North American film market will inevitably fall into the super Downturn, how much mood will the audience have to watch such a film that discredited their own government?


    Maybe it''s possible to hit the street.


    The release time is naturally the farther away from September, the better. Paul Greengrass guarantees that it can be completed as planned, so it''s better to put it in May.


    Of course, the sequels of "Human Elimination Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" will also be released by Embassy Pictures.


    As long as the Embassy Pictures can successfully distribute a film overseas, the channels can be guaranteed.


    Ronan is also considering that when he waits for the Cannes Film Festival in May, he will look for suitable films, buy them and give them to the Embassy Pictures to practice first.


    Embassy Pictures is very important, even surpassing Shahai Entertainment. Recently, the company¡¯s various rules and regulations have been improved. Most Hollywood distribution companies use a system that is similar to a general one, and Ronan will not mess around. The corporate revolution is like Hollywood commercial movies. Since there is a successful model to be found , we can add something suitable for ourselves on this basis, which is enough for the time being.


    Ronan has a clear understanding of himself, knowing that he cannot become a great innovator.


    On the other hand, after Robert went to Mumbai, India, he faxed a lot of information, especially the two Indian foundations he had contacted with DreamWorks before.


    The two foundations, one called the Falch Foundation and the other called the Mountain Fund, are similar to the Western foundations.


    They are not a dedicated film fund, they also invest in other industries, but film investment is a very important business. Currently, they have invested in more than 20 films in Bollywood.


    However, Indian films cannot leave India for a while, and their profits are relatively limited. The eyes of these two foundations have fallen on Hollywood, the center of the world''s commercial films.


    Previously, the two foundations had contacted DreamWorks and wanted to invest in DreamWorks¡¯ large-scale production films, such as "Gladiator", but DreamWorks followed the example of the six major companies everywhere, and large projects that are expected to be profitable will not be easy. Most of the investment projects that accept foreign investment and provide to Indians are TV series.


    This is also the main reason why DreamWorks has not reached an investment intention with Indians until now.


    Ronan specifically called Robert and asked him to stay in Mumbai temporarily, focusing on these two foundations that are interested in entering Hollywood.


    Afterwards, Ronan met with Matt Damon and his agent.

 Chapter 160： I want this role

    When it comes to insurance and third-party completion guarantees, "The Bourneman" must use actors who meet the insurance standards. The type like Robert Downey Jr. will never be considered by the crew. Insurance companies are on the blacklist. People, the same is true.


    Those actors who have made a name for themselves are not only the production companies, but even the insurance companies do not want to cooperate.


    According to Hollywood standards, Matt Damon is innocent, loves acting, works hard, is young and promising...


    Of course, Matt Damon is not a handsome actor, but the appearance is very characteristic and easy to remember.


    Ronan''s initial contact with Matt Damon and his agent went smoothly. Matt Damon took over the script and said that he would make a decision after careful study.


    Paul Greengrass agent Dean played a role in this.


    Cooperation between directors and actors under the same agency is relatively easier to facilitate.


    Dean is now affiliated with William Morris, and Matt Damon is also a customer of William Morris.


    Ronan was vaguely impressed because of the relationship between "The Great Wall". His previous life Matt Damon later switched to CAA. After being uncomfortable with CAA, he returned to William Morris. Three years later, he switched back to CAA. Then CAA gathered many customers under it. The film "The Great Wall" was made possible by packaged services.


    There are many stars in Hollywood who change brokers and brokerage companies like this. After all, brokerage companies can only sign three-year contracts with clients at the longest.


    Like Halle Berry, in the twelve years after the new century, the four major Hollywood brokerage companies changed side by side.


    There are many rumors about Matt Damon in the circle. The most widely spread in previous lives is that the two of Ben Affleck revealed that they could give everything in order to get the role when they were young...


    Also, for Harvey Weinstein, Matt Damon personally called the media to pressure them to withdraw the story that Harvey Weinstein had to tell with some women.


    Hollywood stars, there are a lot of mess when you find one.


    Even Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have problems.


    In his previous life, Ronan had seen media reports that Matt Damon¡¯s wife, Luciana Poshan, a former bartender, had a serious quarrel with Ben Affleck and asked Matt Damon more than once. Meng and Ben Affleck draw a line.


    Even Matt Damon''s agent supports Luciana Poshan.


    Most agents in Hollywood have a certain ability to identify scripts and roles. Even if the agent is not capable, star actors often have managers to provide job advice.


    Matt Damon, who has won the best screenwriter award, also has the ability to discern.


    Anyone who is familiar with Matt Damon knows that he has played few bad films, and the selection of films is very important for the star.


    In a mansion by the sea in Santa Monica, Matt Damon is negotiating with the manager.


    "Frank, should I take this film?" Matt Damon asked.


    Compared to William Morris''s agent, he believes in his manager more.


    In Matt Damon''s eyes, the role of the agent is to help him collect work and then be responsible for negotiating compensation.


    When it comes to core decisions, Matt Damon rarely asks his agent.


    Frank, a middle-aged white man for more than 40 years, said: "After Ronan Anderson invited you last December, I specifically checked his situation. He was born in a family in Hollywood and produced it after entering the industry. The first film failed miserably. In the last two years, four films have been operated successively in the last two years: "Human Removal Project", "Blair the Witch", "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming", three of which are super selling, one...well, it is a failure Right. The director of the failed film is Paul Greengrass."


    "Is it him?" Matt Damon frowned. "The director of The Bourne?"


    Frank understood what Matt Damon meant, and said: "The failure of "Ace Agent" has nothing to do with the director. I have watched this film repeatedly. Paul Greengrass gave the film a strong personal style and appropriately innovated the routine. Serious action movies even saved the fate of this movie to a certain extent."


    Matt Damon looked at Frank curiously, waiting for him to explain further.


    "This film has a North American box office of $10.6 million. Without Paul Greengrass, I think the box office would be cut by at least half." Frank is an analyst in this area, and he does this kind of work, which is more professional than an agent: " The biggest reason for the failure of "Ace Agent" is the setting."


    He smiled helplessly and said: "The hero of "Ace Agent" is an Arab."


    Matt Damon is an American after all: "The Arabs are the protagonists, and failure is normal."


    Frank added: "I have heard that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invested a huge amount of US$25 million in this film, so Ronan Anderson can only set it like this, and director Paul Greengrass can only build on this basis. Shoot."


    Matt Damon understood instantly: "For the money of the Arabs."


    "Yes." Frank shrugged: "There is no explanation other than that. Ronan Anderson''s success in running the other three films is definitely not the result of luck, there is only one explanation."


    Matt Damon asked: "What do you think about this "Bourne Bourne" project?"


    Frank thought for a while and said: "The storyline is not complicated overall. A CIA agent who failed to perform a mission suffered serious injuries and caused amnesia. In the process of regaining his memory, he was constantly pursued and killed by killers sent by the organization. At the same time, he was being chased and intercepted by various police officers. In this process, Byrne first killed off his enemies one by one, and then he went on a siege, and finally lived a comfortable life in seclusion with his girlfriend."


    Matt Damon nodded slightly, Frank''s summary was simple and clear.


    "Such a summary of the story is not amazing compared to many previous movie works. But the script and the characters are outstanding. The key is to design multiple identities for Jason Byrne, who seems to be unknown."


    As a manager, Frank of course cannot simply say whether to choose or not. Facing his star customers, he must give sufficient reasons. "At first, Byrne only thought that he was an ordinary person with amnesia, but in a crisis state. The exposure of various instincts made him gradually discover that he is extraordinary."


    "When he discovered that he might be an agent in name, but in fact he was more like a killer, he became frustrated in the search for his identity and turned to hope to live an ordinary life."


    "But after a series of changes, he finally realized that as an asset of the US government worth 30 million US dollars, if he does not conduct a thorough liquidation from the source, he will never have peace. Therefore, Bourne''s next behavior was changed again. The journey of rooting becomes a journey of cutting."


    In just a few words, Frank explained clearly the main line of the script which is more than a hundred pages thick.


    Matt Damon said: "If you say that, I am more clear about the whole script."


    Frank smiled modestly, and said: "This kind of plot reversal can ensure that future films will be repeated in terms of entertainment, and it is reasonable from the normal thinking of ordinary people, and it is very precious to get a double effect at one stroke."


    His words are not over yet: "We are specific to the plot design of the script. In addition to the narrative main line arrangement of the sword and the peak circuit transferor, all kinds of cutscenes and foreplays are inadvertently thrown out, and the key bridge The sections are intertwined, taking care of each other! This is very rare!"


    Matt Damon was silent for a moment, seeming to be digesting Frank''s words. After a while, he asked, "What about the character?"


    "The script has a solid foundation in the role modeling." Frank took the script, turned to the middle paragraph, handed it to Matt Damon, and said: "Look at the actor''s escape from the Consulate in Zurich. Byrne is escaping from the office hall. When entering the corridor stairs, throw guns at the trash can, grab the security walkie-talkie, and remove the escape diagram from the wall in one go. It shows the professionalism of the top agents, and the sections are not sloppy."


    Matt Damon nodded again and again, Ronan Anderson this project is attracting him more and more.


    It''s hard to get to the present point, and the selection of films must be careful. A bad film may even ruin the future.


    Frank continued to help Matt Damon analyze: "The script is very clear. Byrne is not only an action hero, but also a spiritual fighter looking for an outlet in a closed heart This is also the charm of the character. In his battles with the CIA again and again, I saw the sadness, helplessness and loneliness of an agent. He will also be lost and helpless, because he is not only an agent, but also an ordinary person."


    "This is not a brainless popcorn commercial film. The characters are flesh and blood, and there is enough space for performance. And Byrne''s setting is also in line with your style. The commercial route must be taken, and a small-cost art film alone cannot become a superstar. , I think Jason Byrne is a good choice!"


    Matt Damon did not answer, slowly flipping through the script, obviously thinking.


    Frank didn''t say much any more, he just said everything that should be said, and the rest of the decision is Matt Damon''s business.


    Matt Damon closed the script. Ronan Anderson¡¯s first three films were hugely successful, which proved his vision and ability. This script is really good. The total project budget is 50 million US dollars, which is considered to be above the middle. Invested.


    The road to commercial films has been planned for a long time. The previous film "Genius Preley" was actually very biased towards commercial films.


    Combined with Frank''s analysis, Matt Damon made the final decision.


    "I want this role." He looked at Frank: "You go call the agent and tell him my decision, let him come here tomorrow, and then go to Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson to negotiate a contract. "


    Frank nodded slightly: "I''m going now."

 Chapter 161： A 3 plan

    "Matt''s last "Genius Preley" paid $5 million!"


    In the office, Howard, the agent from William Morris, said seriously: "The "Genius Preley" has a budget of 40 million U.S. dollars and a North American box office of 87 million U.S. dollars! The film is very successful! Mr. Anderson, you offer 4 million U.S. dollars in remuneration. , Does not conform to Hollywood practice!"


    Ronan retorted: "Mr. Matt Damon has never proven himself in commercial films in the past. He is starring in a brand-new type of film, and he is also facing a whole new audience. In the past, he was biased towards literary films. Not much reference value!"


    Howard emphasized: "Isn''t "Genius Preley" a commercial movie? Isn''t "Saving Private Ryan" a commercial movie?"


    Ronan knows very well that Matt Damon¡¯s last film paid up to 5 million U.S. dollars, and "Genius Preley" has a box office success. 4 million U.S. dollars is definitely not enough.


    But Howard not only wants 7 million US dollars in salary, but also pays later, which naturally has to be discussed.


    After Matt Damon came to the crew to audition, it only took three days to negotiate the salary. In just three days, Ronan had four talks with Howard.


    This kind of negotiation is very necessary. The celebrities are full of self-confidence. They can offer film remuneration, and third-tier celebrities dare to ask for more than 10 million US dollars.


    The remuneration negotiations with Matt Damon also involve the next two sequels. Once "The Bourne Shadows" is successful, a sequel will definitely be filmed later. The first film will be paid very high and will be divided into later two. What about the Ministry?


    Like a movie starring Tom Cruise, one person will share a third of the profit?


    Ronan has also tried to sign a three-part director contract with Matt Damon at one time, but Matt Damon is a second-tier star, or a popular one, which is completely different from Paul Greengrass. Howard didn''t even talk about it.


    After talking for three days, the two sides finally reached an agreement on the pay. Matt Damon will pay 6 million U.S. dollars for the movie "The Bourne", without any subsequent share.


    But Matt Damon has some doubts about the first cooperation with Shahai Entertainment, and requires third-party payment for film remuneration.


    This is the remuneration payment method that many star actors often use when cooperating with small companies or independent filmmakers. Ronan is undoubtedly an independent filmmaker in Hollywood.


    The so-called third-party payment means that the celebrity requires the producer to deposit the full remuneration in a major bank in the United States, and then pay the remuneration to the actors in accordance with the contract signed by both parties.


    This payment method can help actors effectively avoid risks and provide better protection because it ensures that the producer is able to pay.


    Although this would increase the cost of Shahai Entertainment to some extent, Ronan considered the financing and shooting and agreed to Matt Damon''s request.


    Shahai Entertainment opened an account in Bank of America, loaned $6 million from Relativity Entertainment, and then deposited it. This fee is included in the cost of the film.


    Ronan agreed to such a request, and of course there are corresponding conditions, requiring Matt Damon to enter the "Bourage" crew after this year''s Oscars ceremony to participate in the action training before shooting.


    Training is a must if you want to take pictures effectively.


    There was not much disagreement between the two sides on this point, and Madam Damon also agreed.


    After negotiating the most critical film remuneration and other points, the remaining odds and ends such as schedule, medical insurance benefits, signatures, **** and changing facilities, Ronan was all handed over to an associate producer.


    Instead, he contacted Bob of the Firefighter Fund and submitted a series of prepared documents to the insurance company.


    The addition of star actors is also conducive to applying for a third-party completion guarantee.


    Moreover, all the films planned by Shahai Entertainment in the last three years have been filmed, which is also a favorable condition.


    On the second day after the crew and Matt Damon signed a formal contract, a team of professionals from the Firefighters Fund, including underwriters, claim adjusters, and loss prevention representatives, began to enter the crew for review. If both parties sign a formal third party After the completion of the guarantee contract, this team will also leave a few capable personnel on the crew.


    Don''t expect to fool these people with little tricks. Insurance companies hire senior practitioners who have worked in production companies.


    When the film insurance company decides to underwrite the film, it will start its own "risk prevention" system. First, it will understand the health conditions of the most important directors and star actors, and arrange periodic inspections during filming. Stars with hobbies or poor physical conditions are given special supervision.


    For example, during the filming of "Sex Book Tycoon" in 1996, because the heroine Courtney Love had a history of drug abuse, the Firefighter Fund required Courtney Love to undergo drug inspections every week, otherwise no insurance would be provided.


    Preliminary preparations were sufficient, Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass were in great shape, and "The Bourne" successfully passed the firefighter fund review. In addition to the general insurance contract, the two parties soon signed a third-party completion guarantee contract.


    Since "The Bourne Evidence" is an action movie, there are many action shots. According to Hollywood practice, the third-party completion guarantee is 4% of the budget, which is 2 million US dollars. If the budget increases in the later period, the insurance cost will also be Increase accordingly.


    The greatest effect of this film completion guarantee is that in the event of a problem with the producer and crew, the insurance company can take over the crew to ensure that the film can be completed.


    If it cannot be completed, a total of 60 million US dollars will be paid to all investors.


    The biggest use of this insurance contract is to give confidence to potential investors, thereby attracting investment for the crew.


    Film completion guarantee is a very important system in Hollywood film production. When many investment funds invest in film projects or banks provide loans for film projects, they will definitely require these projects to obtain film completion guarantees.


    Of course, this can also ensure that those who invest in the crew can not withdraw funds at will.


    The completion guarantor will set up a third-party account for the crew. All investors need to inject the promised investment into this account within the time limit. During the validity period, no one can withdraw the money without the signature of the completion guarantor.


    In "The Bourne", Ronan is not ready to play tricks in the budget. With the great reputation and influence of Allianz Group and its firefighter fund in the insurance industry, it strengthens the confidence of potential investors and makes them feel confident and bold. Invest in this project of Shahai Entertainment.


    With insurance company guarantees and successively successful film projects of Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment, Ronan does not need to be cheated like he did during his first trip to Abu Dhabi.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the completion guarantee is the key to Hollywood''s external financing.


    Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages.


    The insurance company will fully intervene in the work of the crew, such as analyzing each scene in the script in advance to see if there are potential risks. Once the shooting starts, it will send a sharp-eyed loss prevention representative to the shooting site to ensure that the shooting is done in a safe manner If it is found that a certain shot may pose a threat to the lead actor, the loss prevention representative will prevent the lead actor from participating in the performance and so on.


    How can there be things in this world that only take benefits without paying.


    It is not an exaggeration for the larger-scale Hollywood crews to say that they are spending money like water. Perhaps the production costs announced by major companies have various frauds, but the actual costs will not differ much.


    The third-party guarantees for the filming of the film "The Bourne" crew and other general insurance costs have already spent nearly 2.5 million U.S. dollars. There are still a large number of crew and equipment not in place. The total insurance costs are expected to cost about 3 million U.S. dollars.


    Insurance must be purchased. The directors¡¯ union and actors¡¯ unions have hard and fast regulations. Shahai Entertainment has developed to the present, with the investment scale of "The Bourne", if you don¡¯t register and file with the union, people who are looking for trouble can line up.


    Moreover, there is no harm in buying insurance in the film industry. The probability of accidents in film studios is too high.


    After getting a third-party insurance contract, and star actors like Matt Damon joined, Ronan also increased his confidence in financing, and all kinds of preparations have been accelerated.


    The company''s information, related film information, and certifications from various associations, Lin Lin always prepared a lot of them, packed in three big suitcases.


    Less than the first trip to Abu Dhabi.


    Because of the targeted goals this time, Robert made contact with the Falch Foundation and the Mountain Foundation in Mumbai, India. The former did not say but the latter had a strong interest in investing in Hollywood productions. interest of.


    As long as you are interested.


    During this trip to India, Ronan formed a small team. Mary wanted to stay in Los Angeles to handle a series of financial tasks, and temporarily launched a financing team. George Clint, as the production manager of the crew, must accompany him as a representative of the distributor. Garcia Rodr¨ªguez joined in, as well as three ordinary employees who are good at outreach.


    One of them, Connie, a graduate of the University of California Business School, temporarily serves as Ronan''s assistant.


    There are also two bodyguards.


    After preparing for the preliminary work, Ronan held two more internal meetings, focusing on the internal structure of the two foundations, as well as the information of the relevant persons in charge passed by Robert, in order to have a targeted after arriving in Mumbai.


    Ronan has never been to India. In his previous life, he was called an open country. Another impression was that the status of women was particularly low, and there were endless incidents of violence and strength...


    However, the actual investigation data now shows that although some Indians are not as embarrassed as the Arab oil tycoons, they are waving checks and buying randomly all over the world.


    Perhaps countries with soaring national power will go through such a stage.


    In mid-February 2000, Ronan embarked on a trip to India with his investment promotion team.


    The A-3 plan has officially entered the implementation stage.

 Chapter 162： Mountain Fund

    When the plane was hovering over Mumbai waiting to land, Ronan observed this strange city through the window of the plane. He had heard too many rumors and legends about India before, but he had never visited this country with his own eyes.


    As the plane''s altitude continued to drop, one could vaguely see a train running on the ground. Ronan took a closer look. Perhaps the time and place were not right. The train looked normal, and there was no seat in the carriage he most wanted to see. Full of people, crowded people on the top of the carriage, and people hanging on both sides of the carriage.


    It is a pity not to be able to see the wonders.


    When the plane landed and exited the airport, Ronan saw Robert who had come to pick him up, and Sterling, who had been transferred from Polyking Pictures some time ago.


    The New Yorker is currently the head of Embassy Pictures in India, with several Indian employees behind him.


    "President!" Sterling hurried up to greet Ronan and others one by one.


    The airport is not a place to talk. A group of people drove to the hotel. On the way, Ronan carefully looked at the buildings and scenery on both sides.


    Mumbai is a large city with a resident population of more than 10 million. Perhaps it is a bustling area along the way, with various high-rise buildings emerging in an endless stream, and the prosperity does not seem to be much worse than that of London.


    George Clint pinched the folds on his face and said, "It''s not the same as I thought."


    Sterling answered, "Mumbai is the most prosperous city in India, and all we pass by are the richest places in Mumbai." He smiled: "The slums in this place are much poorer than Queens."


    Ronan asked: "I heard that Indians are divided into high castes and low castes. Should I pay attention to dealing with them?"


    "The people who come into contact with us are all of high caste." Sterling replied: "Don''t pay special attention to this aspect. People of high caste basically use English, and we won''t have too many language barriers."


    Then Sterling introduced some basic information about India.


    Originally Ronan thought that the official language of India was English, but in fact many Indian low castes and untouchables do not speak English. English is the language of communication between high castes in India, and it is a local expression of high caste status in India. The glory of this, a person who does not know English will never be able to integrate into an English-speaking circle, so knowing English is also a way to distinguish between high castes and low castes in India.


    Similar to the class consolidation in the West, most of the elites in India are from high castes. Because of their high caste status, they have obtained many higher educations that low castes do not have. Therefore, in terms of work and occupation, they also have advantages that low castes cannot match.


    A convoy of three cars quickly arrived at the Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai.


    The hotel is located in the business district of Mumbai, close to the coastline, and it is extremely prosperous as far as the eye can see.


    There is no doubt that this area is the essence of Mumbai.


    Ronan only took a quick glance, and his focus returned to the goal of this trip to India.


    Several people were concentrated in Ronan''s luxurious suite.


    "Tell me about the situation here." Ronan asked.


    Sterling glanced at Robert and didn''t speak. It seemed that Robert would say it more appropriately in this situation.


    Robert said: "After I came to Mumbai, I contacted Sterling and the Falch Foundation and the Mountain Foundation. These two foundations have sent people to Los Angeles several times over the past year for inspections and contacted several Hollywood companies. Yes, but the effect of contact is not very good. Big Hollywood companies do not look down on Indians, and the small productions of small companies cannot satisfy the appetites of the two foundations."


    Everyone, including Ronan, is listening carefully.


    "Among them, the two foundations have the most contact with DreamWorks." Robert looked at George: "George received the news when they first contacted."


    Ronan nodded lightly, remembering that it was during the filming of "Human Removal Project".


    Robert continued: "The two foundations have never reached a cooperation with DreamWorks because DreamWorks refused to provide them with major film investment projects. In addition, the two foundations have a certain understanding of the situation in Los Angeles. There are many people who have studied or worked in the United States."


    Ronan knows very well that the scale of the Indian film industry is quite large. It is not a country like the UAE that does not even have the ability to make movies. The strategy used when facing Abu Dhabi cannot be applied to Indians at all.


    "Our purpose is to raise funds legally." Garcia said at this time: "It is better to have people who understand the situation."


    George and Robert looked at Ronan unconsciously, really just legal financing?


    Ronan smiled and said, "Someone who understands the situation is also helpful to our legal financing." He glanced at Robert: "Tell me about the two foundations."


    Robert put away those careful thoughts, and said: "The Falch Foundation saw that DreamWorks lacked sincerity, and instead invested in a number of Bollywood film projects. At present, the funds in hand are insufficient to make large-scale investments. Mountain Fund Will always keep in touch with DreamWorks, but the patience is almost exhausted. After I and Sterling proposed the "The Bourne Shadow" project, they expressed a certain interest."


    He also introduced: "This foundation was founded by Laksh-Roshan. He is also the chief executive. The source of funds is private financing. In addition to the investment projects, there are currently about 300 million US dollars in cash flow."


    "$300 million?" George Clint interjected: "Investing in our films is not a problem at all."


    Sterling reminded: "Several people from DreamWorks are currently in Mumbai. They have never given up contact with Indians. One of their main goals is the Mountain Foundation."


    Ronan was not surprised at this. After all, Spielberg reached an investment agreement with the Indians just a few years after the previous life in 2000. It is estimated that there have been many negotiations and ups and downs in the process.


    This is also the choice that DreamWorks has to make when it encounters difficulties in the future.


    Ronan asked, "Does DreamWorks take it seriously?"


    "Not very much." Sterling said concisely: "There is only a three-person team doing routine contact work here, and there are no heavyweights at all."


    Ronan has some related memories of his previous life. Knowing that DreamWorks has not reached the point where funds are very tight later, he still urges: "Sirling, you pay attention to DreamWorks side appropriately. If there is no conflict with us, don''t interfere with their actions. The most important thing is that we get the investment."


    "Understood." Sterling nodded.


    Ronan asked again: "Can you reach Laksh-Roshan? Arrange for me to meet him as soon as possible."


    Robert took the conversation: "Laksh-Roshan heard that our people are coming over, so yesterday he asked me to come and visit, I will inform him now?"


    Ronan agreed: "Yes, you can call him, you can make an appointment tomorrow if you don''t have time today."


    Robert went to call, and everyone else left. From Los Angeles to India, the exhaustion of the long journey was written on his face. No one was as energetic as Ronan.


    Within a few minutes, when Robert returned, Laksh-Roshan agreed to meet Ronan and would come to visit him soon.


    Two hours later, Ronan met the head of the Bombay Mountain Foundation. Laksh-Roshan was not tall, he was in his forties, and his complexion was relatively fair to ordinary Indians, and he was dressed decently. He speaks very fluent English in a suit and looks like an Englishman at first glance.


    "Hello, Mr. Roshan." Ronan shook his hand: "It''s nice to meet you."


    Laksh-Roshan said with a smile: "It is my honor to know a successful Hollywood producer like you."


    He was also observing Ronan, who was in his twenties, tall, but a little thin. Apart from being a little handsome, he seemed ordinary in other aspects.


    But after contacting Robert, Laksh-Roshan has learned about Ronan and Shahai Entertainment. He knew this when he saw the data of the three films "Human Removal Project", "Blair the Witch" and "Heaven Is Coming" It is definitely not something ordinary filmmakers can do.


    The Mountain Foundation intends to invest in Hollywood movies, and has a special knowledge of Hollywood. The new company of Relativity Entertainment has a very strong rising momentum. In terms of film performance alone, Laksh-Roshan speculates that it may be even better than DreamWorks last year. outstanding.


    Therefore, he placed himself in a slightly lower position.


    But Laksh-Roshan is not eager to talk about film investment, too eager will only make himself passive.


    "Mr. Anderson is coming to India for the first time?" Laksh-Roshan asked with a smile.


    The other party was very polite, and Ronan also showed great respect: "This is the first time I came here and got off the plane to the hotel. Mumbai left a deep impression on me. A very beautiful and bustling city, no worse than Los Angeles."


    In this world, normal people like to listen to foreigners complimenting their country and city. Just like their alma mater, they can scold them thousands of times, but outsiders are never allowed to comment.


    Laksh-Roshan is somewhat humble: "Mumbai has just begun to develop, and it is no better than an international metropolis like Los Angeles."


    Ronan politely said: "The next time Mr. Roshan goes to Los Angeles, he must contact me Laksh-Roshan said with a smile again: "Definitely! for sure! "


    Neither of them was in a hurry to talk about film investment. They talked about Los Angeles and Mumbai, Hollywood and Bollywood.


    Half an hour later, Laksh-Roshan thought that he had not only expressed his hospitality and enthusiasm, but also showed respect for the Hollywood guests, and he said goodbye in due course.


    Before leaving, he asked: "Mr. Anderson has any needs in Mumbai, just contact me, you are welcome."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Not yet."


    Laksh-Roshan looked at Ronan''s young appearance, thinking of his identity as a Hollywood producer, he had a scrutiny in his heart, and there was nothing wrong with preparing more.


    He sent an invitation: "I have prepared a banquet tonight to welcome Mr. Anderson and Shahai Entertainment to Mumbai."


    Ronan said immediately, "Thank you, we must be there."

 Chapter 163： Bollywood actress

    ? In the banquet hall of the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, the waiter is making final preparations.


    Laksh-Roshan found his deputy and nephew Nick Roshan and asked, "Are you all ready?"


    Nick Rosshan wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses with a shrewd face and said, "Ready. Aishwarya Rai accepted the invitation and will be here soon. In addition, I also learned from this Miss India competition. Among the players, I found one with very good appearance, and he will be there in five minutes."


    Laksh-Roshan is still a little uneasy: "Are they okay?"


    "Aishwarya Rai¡¯s new film has our investment. Although we can''t force her to do anything, but introduce a few American friends to her, she is happy to come over." Nick Rothhan said simply: "Another Based on our relationship with the judges of Miss India, there is no problem in ensuring that she is in the top ten. She is willing to pay for this."


    Laksh-Roshan was very satisfied and nodded gently.


    Nick Roshan said: "Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment are worthy of this? As far as I know, this is just a small Hollywood company, not comparable to DreamWorks. If we cooperate with them, will it be possible? risky?"


    Laksh-Roshan looked at his nephew with admiration, not blindly following, not easily trusting others, these are all advantages.


    "It''s just a preliminary contact. Let''s observe if we want to cooperate." Laksh-Roshan said admiringly: "Although Robert Lee introduced us to the general situation of the project, these alone can get us thousands of dollars. Ten thousand dollars investment?"


    He whispered: "We have planned to enter Hollywood since a year and a half ago, but we couldn''t find a suitable investment channel. Small productions are not worth our efforts, but large productions do not require our investment. DreamWorks has insufficient sincerity. Luo Nan Anderson is an opportunity. But whether this opportunity is suitable for us, watch carefully."


    Nick Rosshan nodded: "I know what to do."


    As he was about to leave, Laksh-Roshan stopped him and said: "You have studied in the United States and worked in Los Angeles. I will give you the main work this time."


    "The Americans are not reliable, especially the people in Hollywood." Although Nick Rothhan worked in the United States has nothing to do with the film industry, but he knows something: "If the other party cannot provide us with guaranteed investment opportunities, My advice is to give up rather than invest rashly."


    Laksh-Roshan said: "Let''s talk about the situation."


    A woman about twenty-five years old walked in at this moment. Nick Rosshan stepped forward to greet him. It didn''t take long for another girl of seventeen or eighteen years old to arrive.


    Ten minutes later, a small team consisting of Ronan, George, Robert, Garcia and Sterling also arrived in the banquet hall.


    This can be said to be a formal business meeting. Both sides were introduced by Robert and Nick Rosshan.


    There are five people on Ronan''s side, and the other is also five people. In addition to Laksh-Roshan and Nick-Roshan''s uncle and nephew, there is another executive from the Mountain Foundation.


    As for the two women, they seemed to be decorated.


    "This is Miss Aishwarya Lei, one of Bollywood''s most famous actresses." Nick Roshan introduced to Ronan and others: "This is Pujaka Chopra, who is participating Miss India selection."


    Ronan shook hands with the two women and greeted them one by one, and looked at the two at the same time, just glanced at Aishwarya Rai, and his eyes fell on Payaka Chopra.


    In fact, Ronan doesn''t know much about Indian movies. The Indian star who has heard the most is the Indian Andy Lau, the popular Bollywood actress of this era, and has never heard of it.


    Puyaka-Chopra, he had this name in his impression, so he took a look specially. He has a long chest and thighs and a beautiful face. His appearance is biased towards Western white women, but he is very recognizable. People can see that this is a Indian beauty.


    Indian women have very low status. What does it mean that these two people appear at the banquet?


    Although both Aishwarya Rai and Piyaka Chopra can speak fluent English and there is no communication problem at all, Ronan did not say much to them except for polite greetings.


    Even Ronan was wary of these two women.


    In his cognition, the imagination of male superiority in Indian society is very serious. A Bollywood actress, a beauty contestant, appeared in such a place just to accompany?


    The upper class in India is basically Westernized. Although many meals at the dinner are full of Indian specialties, they use a typical Western style of dining.


    Several people talked while eating.


    Occasionally, at the suggestion of Laksh-Roshan, both sides will raise a glass together.


    I don''t know if it is an illusion, Ronan always feels that Parka Chopra is observing him in secret.


    Taking advantage of Laksh-Roshan¡¯s free time to discuss Hollywood film releases with Garcia, Robert approached Ronan and said in a low voice: "The Indians will use beauty tricks against you."


    Ronan did not answer the conversation. The two sides have not had any substantial contact, and even the initial intention of cooperation has not been reached. It is too early to say that these messes are too early.


    But he still took a look at Aishwarya Lei and Payaka Chopra. I am immortal in India''s death!


    What Robert said is very reasonable. These two women are probably sugar-coated cannonballs.


    What should I do in the face of sugar-coated shells?


    Ronan thought about what happened in London, and the hunter could not become the prey.


    This is a formal business dinner. Even if Indian women are in a low status and there are more messy things in Bollywood than Hollywood, there will not be too **** things.


    Ronan''s energy is still focused on dealing with Laksh Roshan and Nick Roshan.


    "So Nick, you also graduated from the University of Southern California?" Ronan raised his wine glass and gestured to Nick Rose Khan: "We are alumni, and I went to the USC Film School."


    Nick Roshan was a little surprised. The alumni have a very peculiar social relationship. He quickly had a drink with Ronan and said, "I was in the School of Public Policy."


    Ronan immediately searched the memory of Little Anderson and asked: "Do you know Professor Alyang?"


    Nick Rosshan immediately answered: "I used to be my mentor, but only for one academic year."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I have taken an elective course with Professor Alyang. He and my mentor, Professor Johnson, have been friends for many years."


    "Are you a student of Professor Johnson?" Nick Rothkhan was somewhat surprised: "I have read many of Professor Johnson''s essays on Hollywood movies, which is of great help to my current work."


    Ronan said: "The professor''s research on film theory, looking at the entire American film circle, is also at the top level."


    The two chatted about various interesting stories and rumors about the University of Southern California, and seemed to have found a common language, and they would toast and drink together when they were happy.


    But Ronan saw very clearly that this was just a superficial phenomenon.


    Both parties have not talked about work for the time being. In addition, everyone present can speak fluent English. Most of them have a background of studying abroad in the United States and the United States. The atmosphere of the banquet was very warm for a while.


    Aishwarya Rai also talked to Ronan a few words, roughly asking about the development space of Hollywood minority actresses.


    In contrast, Po Yaka Chopra may be a little silent because of his youth and experience.


    Ronan went to the bathroom in the middle, maybe because the Taj Mahal Hotel was built too early, there was no separate bathroom in the banquet hall.


    Walking into the public bathroom, Ronan suddenly thought of an Indian movie he had seen in his previous life. It revolves around the simplest toilet, which is also one of the basic human civilization symbols. An Indian family is like war. The heroine once made trouble to build a toilet at home. To the point of divorce.


    I have to say that it is difficult to imagine this situation in this country.


    It can only be said that the poorer the more backward, the more backward the more ignorant.


    Just like Ronan¡¯s hometown in the previous life, the richer urban districts don¡¯t care about the lottery, they are more to ask for a prize. On the contrary, the poorer the place, the more they want, such as "three catties and twos".


    Ronan went out of the bathroom and washed his hands at the sink. Someone came out of the women''s bathroom, but it was Payaka Chopra.


    "Mr. Anderson." Payaka-Chopra greeted her actively.


    Ronan nodded and smiled, "Hello, Miss Chopra."


    He politely waited for Payaka Chopra to wash his hands and walked towards the banquet hall together. Payaka Chopra was not very young but had a very good figure, like an Indian actress, as long as she was beautiful. They are all very sexy.


    Is this the characteristic of high caste women in India?


    Ronan asked softly: "I just heard Miss Chopra say that I had been in America?"


    "I went to middle school in the United States for a period of time." Payaka-Chopra replied: "Newton North Middle School in Massachusetts and North Gulta High School in Iowa, only came back from the United States early this year."


    Ronan asked curiously: "In order to participate in the beauty contest?"


    Pujaka-Chopra did not speak Ronan said again: "I took the liberty."


    "It''s okay." Park Yaka-Chopra smiled: "I...I want to be an actor. I went to Hollywood to try it during the summer vacation. I never found a chance. Then I heard about this competition and I signed up. ."


    She explained: "In India, beauty pageants can get good results and soon become an actor, and Aishwarya Rai is also following this path."


    Ronan nodded, and when he arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall, he opened the door like a gentleman, let Payaka Chopra go in, and followed into the banquet hall.


    The atmosphere of the banquet was very good. After the banquet, the two parties also simply tested the cooperation. It can be said that both parties have the sincerity of cooperation. Ronan needs funds to complete "The Bourne", and the Mountain Foundation wants to fight Entered Hollywood to do international business.


    The banquet ended in a warm and peaceful atmosphere, and the two parties agreed to formally discuss cooperation the next morning.

 Chapter 164： Indian sincerity

    ? "Mr. Anderson, as far as I know, Shahai Entertainment is just a small production company in Hollywood."


    In the conference room of the Oberoi Hotel, Nick Rosshan looked at Ronan and the others and said: "You have been shooting video movies before, and it has only really developed in the last year."


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "To be precise, Shahai Entertainment started filming "Human Removal Project" in 1998, and then really set foot in the movie production business of theaters. We have accumulated and thin hair. At present, we have produced three films. film."


    He gestured, Sterling turned on the slide projector, and a piece of related data was projected on the white curtain hanging in the conference room.


    Ronan turned on the laser pointer and pointed to the data report in it and said: "The "Human Elimination Project" has a global box office of 112.08 million U.S. dollars. Together with peripheral income such as family entertainment and other copyrights, the total revenue exceeds 200 million U.S. dollars.


    A lot of this belongs to overseas income. Since the overseas copyright was originally sold out, the actual overseas income has little to do with Shahai Entertainment.


    But this does not prevent Ronan from including it in the total revenue statistics of the film: "It is the great success of the "Human Removal Project" that allowed Shahai Entertainment to move from a video tape production company to a theater film production company.


    Although Laksh-Roshan has a large amount of money, he still feels a little excited when he sees the figure of 200 million US dollars. He whispers to Nick-Roshan: "Is it true?"


    Nick Rosshan whispered: "This kind of data is easy to check, and the other party shouldn''t need to falsify it. I''ll know it when I look back."


    Laksh-Ross Khan calculated in his mind, how many Bollywood movies must be invested to generate such income?


    Ronan continued: "The "Ace Agent" has just begun to be screened overseas. It was once lined up to watch in the Arab region. It has already won nearly 7 million U.S. dollars in box office. The global box office revenue is close to 20 million U.S. dollars, and the box office numbers are still steady. increase."


    ""Reaper is Coming" has caused a strong response worldwide. It is currently being screened. The global box office has reached 100 million U.S. dollars, and the total revenue is expected to exceed 200 million U.S. dollars in the future."


    Such data is hard to lie. Nick Rosshan has been in Los Angeles for many years, knowing the general data is easy to verify.


    "The three films recently produced by Shahai Entertainment have a total investment of less than 50 million U.S. dollars, and the minimum total income can reach 450 million U.S. dollars." Ronan turned off the laser pointer and said: "Data will not lie, data is also The best proof of Hai Entertainment''s strength."


    Laksh-Roshan had originally intended to invest in Hollywood, and said at this time: "You have three movies in two years, and your film projects are a bit small."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Shahai Entertainment is taking the boutique route. We will carefully conduct market research on each film project, and select projects with real market potential. We can''t know that a film will be produced. It may fail to invest in production, which is not responsible for investors!"


    Nick Rothhan immediately asked: "Do you also finance and shoot these three films?"


    "Yes." Ronan can say that all he can say can stand the test: "SandHai Entertainment raised funds in Abu Dhabi, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and many rich people who invested in these three films. They have already received Great returns."


    Sterling changed a slide at this time, Ronan turned on the laser pointer and pointed at another data report.


    Laksh-Roshan¡¯s face remained unchanged, but his heart was a little overwhelmed. The Arabs¡¯ return on investment in the "Human Clear Project" was close to 100%!


    This is too scary!


    "A huge profit!" he whispered to Nick Rothhan.


    Nick Roshan nodded and took this to heart. They also have business dealings with the UAE. It is not difficult to verify.


    "Mr. Anderson." Nick Rosshan asked: "Does your new project have such a high rate of return?"


    Ronan knew that this was not someone in Abu Dhabi who did not understand the film industry. He said: "The two who have invested in Bollywood films must be very clear that no one can guarantee 100% success before a movie is released, and no one can truly I can''t guarantee the success of the project "The Bourne" project to predict the income of the movie."


    Laksh-Roshan and Nick-Roshan looked at each other, and the two had the same idea. Compared to DreamWorks, who had made big money, Ronan Anderson was at least very honest.


    In several contacts with DreamWorks, the people at DreamWorks completely regarded them as laymen who didn''t understand movies, but didn''t want to think that the Mountain Fund was located in Mumbai and often invested in Bollywood.


    This is one of the reasons why they have not reached an investment intention with DreamWorks.


    Ronan didn¡¯t seem to see the actions of Laksh-Roshan and Nick-Roshan, and continued: ¡°Business investment is bound to be accompanied by risks, but Shahai Entertainment did sufficient preliminary work before choosing "The Bourne". The risk has been minimized."


    Sterling changed the slides again, and Ronan looked at the curtain and said: "The Bourne is an adaptation of "Bourne''s Identity" by Robert Ludren, the father of modern international thrillers. 24 of Robert Ludren''s works have been translated into With 32 languages ??and more than 200 million copies sold worldwide, "Bourne''s Identity" dominated the nation''s bestseller list for several consecutive months that year, with a broad audience base."


    Laksh-Roshan knows this writer, and he has read "Archives" written by him.


    Ronan added: "In this adaptation, we plan to shoot into Hollywood''s most popular action agent movie, with a total budget of 50 million US dollars. We have invited Oscar winner Matt Damon to play the leading actor Jason Byrne. Directed by the rich British director Paul Greengrass..."


    Following Ronan''s words, Robert sent two scripts and a well-made sub-shot artwork to Laksh Roshan and Nick Roshan.


    Then, more detailed information was given to the two by Robert.


    Listening to Ronan, looking at the information in his hand, Laksh Roshan, who wanted to enter Hollywood, believed that this was a good opportunity.


    Shahai Pictures is very sincere, a hundred times better than DreamWorks.


    This is the attitude that the partner should have.


    "Win-win, mutual benefit." Ronan finally said: "This is our consistent principle of cooperation."


    Nick Roshan asked: "Didn''t you cooperate with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority before? As far as I know, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is well-funded..."


    Ronan smiled bitterly: "Don''t be afraid to tell the truth, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is very ambitious. Cooperative films alone cannot satisfy their appetite. They want to acquire my company. I cannot accept this. I can only give up and continue with them. Cooperation."


    From cooperating to wanting to become the owner of the company, under normal circumstances, no one can easily accept it. Nick Rosshan can understand Ronan''s approach.


    Just like someone suddenly jumped out and wanted to buy the Mountain Foundation, unless he paid a huge price, he and his uncle would not agree.


    What they want is to invest in Hollywood movies, but they never thought about controlling Hollywood companies.


    At this point, there is no conflict of interest between the two parties.


    But Nick Rothkhan is still not at ease. During his years in Los Angeles, he heard some rumors about Hollywood.


    "The Bourne Fly" is undoubtedly a good project. Matt Damon, who has won the Oscar statuette, is also a big star...


    "Mr. Anderson." Nick Rosshan asked directly: "There are often problems in the Hollywood industry that the producers embezzle investment funds, and there are problems such as the inability to complete filming. Do you have safeguards in this regard?"


    Ronan had already prepared and pointed to the information that Robert had just given to the two of them, and said: "There is a copy of the contract, which is a third-party completion guarantee signed by Shahai Entertainment and the firefighter fund insurance company of Allianz Group. Contract. Shahai Entertainment has insured the "The Bourne Shadows" project from the Fireman Fund Company. In the event of an unexpected situation in the filming, the Fireman Fund Insurance Company will mobilize personnel and funds to complete the film. If the film cannot be completed, the Fireman Fund Insurance Company A total of 60 million US dollars will be paid to investors."


    Laksh-Roshan was somewhat moved: "The insurance company of Allianz Group?"


    Nick Rothhan whispered: "The international giant in the insurance industry has an outstanding reputation."


    Ronan saw that they opened the contract and said: "The Fireman Fund Insurance Company will set up a third-party protection account for the "The Bourne Shadow" project. All the funds invested by the investor will be stored in this account. There is no insurance. The company¡¯s review determined that no one could get funds from it."


    Nick Rosshan asked: "If the Mountain Fund invests, the funds will not go to Shahai Entertainment''s account?"


    "Yes." Ronan replied: "This money will be supervised by the insurance company."


    The insurance company as a guarantee undoubtedly reassures Nick Ross Khan and Laksh Ross Khan a lot. Compared with ordinary commercial companies, creditworthiness is more important for insurance companies.


    The two of them had read the insurance company''s contract and began to discuss cooperation issues with Ronan more deeply.


    During the first day of negotiations, the two parties established the most basic relationship of trust, and both parties did have great sincerity for this cooperation.


    This is the basis for future cooperation.


    Ronan¡¯s performance here is very magnanimous because he has never thought of making money on the other party¡¯s investment. The cooperation with Abu Dhabi before, without a third party as a guarantee, naturally can come casually. Even the entire company''s expenses are tied to the crew.


    This project will definitely not work.


    Therefore, the information Ronan provided to the Mountain Fund is all true and credible.


    In addition to negotiations, Nick Roshan and Laksh Ros also launched a network to verify all the information, and even specifically asked someone to go to Allianz Group and the Fireman Fund Insurance Company to verify the third-party guarantee contract.


    A few days later, they gathered all the verified news.


    "It''s not wrong." Nick Roshan said to Laksh Roshan: "The data and contracts provided by the other party are all true and credible."


    Laksh-Roshan said: "Ronan Anderson has shown his sincerity in cooperation, and we have also expressed sincerity." He quickly made a decision: "At the dinner that day, I saw Ronan Anderson and Piyaka Chopra. Good chat."

 Chapter 165： Be famous early

    ? As an established provider of entertainment industry insurance, Allianz Group''s global entertainment industry insurance products cover production and live event risks such as commercial films, TV series, multinational productions, cinema blockbusters, etc., two out of every three Hollywood blockbusters This part is underwritten by Allianz''s special risks, including all the films in the "007" series to date.


    With the firefighter fund insurance company of Allianz Group as the third party, the negotiation between Shahai Entertainment and Mountain Fund has also entered the fast lane.


    The two parties reached a cooperation intention and negotiated on specific details. Ronan and Laksh-Roshan did not participate anymore, and Laksh-Roshan specifically found someone to accompany Ronan to visit scenic spots in Mumbai, such as Bollywood.


    This person is Payaka Chopra, who Ronan has met once before.


    Walking between the Bollywood studios, Ronan would look at Payaka Chopra from time to time. In the past few days, he observed and concluded that Indian women usually have good faces and good figures. .


    Payaka Chopra wore a yellow V-neck T-shirt, revealing a bottomless career line. Below the white shorts are a pair of straight long legs. Even if she wears flat shoes, the whole person looks extremely tall.


    And it''s not the unusually slender tall of Carmen Kas, her figure is quite hot, and the curve is more obvious.


    Slenderer than American meat bombs, plumper than thinner models...


    Two bodyguards one after another, Ronan and Piyaka Chopra walked in the middle, occasionally Ronan would ask a few questions.


    Before arriving at a large studio, Ronan stood in front of a huge nameplate, looked at the "Bollywood" inscription on it, and said: "Bollywood and Hollywood have only one letter difference."


    Payaka Chopra took a step forward and explained: "The Indians replaced the letter H at the beginning of Hollywood with the letter B at the beginning of Mumbai, thus turning Hollywood into Bollywood."


    Ronan nodded: "It turns out that it is."


    There was a sound of music, and there seemed to be many people in front of him. Ronan looked around and vaguely saw the camera.


    "The film is being filmed over there." Pujaka Chopra asked Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, do you want to go over and take a look?"


    "Call me Ronan." Ronan looked particularly friendly.


    Puyaka Chopra pursed her lips and nodded: "Okay."


    Ronan glanced at Payaka Chopra, took her hand and walked towards the shooting side: "Go, let''s go over and take a look."


    Pujaka-Chopra made a slight win, but didn''t break away. Thinking of what he had promised, he walked quickly with Ronan.


    There were still twenty meters away from the camera, Ronan and Piyaka Chopra were stopped, Ronan did not go any further, this was obviously shooting a movie.


    More than a dozen young men and women danced in the accompaniment of music. There should be the female protagonist in the middle. They were still singing live. Unfortunately, they didn''t use English and couldn''t understand what they were singing.


    "Unexpectedly, it was a live shot." Ronan watched for a while and whispered: "The actor has a very good singing and dancing skills."


    In Indian movies, dance if you don¡¯t agree.


    Payaka Chopra stood beside Ronan and said softly: "Singing and dancing are the basic skills of Indian actors."


    Ronan asked curiously: "It''s normal to have a song and dance design in a song and dance movie. Why are there always song and dance scenes in other types of Bollywood movies?"


    Puyaka-Chopra just graduated from high school. How can I understand this? After thinking about it for a while, he shook his head and said, "I don''t know very well, probably Indian audiences like to watch this."


    After watching for a while, the director called to stop filming, and Ronan asked, "Shall we go to another place to see?"


    Of course Pujaka-Chopra would not object, saying: "Okay."


    The two of them bypassed the outdoor studio and continued to walk inside. Bollywood is different from Hollywood. Hollywood in the traditional sense has long been turned into an attraction in Los Angeles. The shadow of the studio is basically invisible, while Bollywood is completely driven by It is composed of a series of studios.


    Along the way, Ronan encountered nearly ten crews, large and small, filming. Because of his peer relationship, he would stop and watch each of them for a while. As a result, six or seven of the ten crews were shooting singing and dancing.


    There is really no singing and dancing, no Indian movies.


    After a round, and soon approaching noon, Ronan invited Payaka-Chopra to have lunch. Because he couldn''t enjoy the curry flavor, he deliberately chose a high-end western restaurant.


    Pujaka-Chopra doesn''t talk much, and spends most of the time eating steak slowly.


    Ronan naturally wouldn''t be cold, and asked: "Why didn''t you apply for college in the high school you studied in the United States?"


    Pu Yaka-Chopra smiled and said: "My grades are not very good."


    "Sorry, Miss Chopra." Ronan apologized.


    Pu Yaka-Chopra smashed his toes on the ground, but there was a sunny smile on his face, and said, "Ronan, you call me Yaka. My friends call me that."


    Ronan raised his glass: "Yaka, meet us, toast."


    Piyaka-Chopra clinked glasses with Ronan: "Cheers."


    The two drank a small glass of red wine, and immediately a waiter came over to pour the wine.


    When the waiter left, Ronan tentatively asked: "Are you very familiar with Mr. Roshan?"


    Pu Yaka Chopra stopped rolling her feet, and the smile on her face suddenly stiffened. After all, there was a big difference between doing something quietly and saying it clearly.


    "Not familiar." Pujaka-Chopra is a young girl who lacks coping experience: "It''s just... um..."


    She suddenly didn''t know what to say.


    Ronan tried a little bit and confirmed the speculation in his heart. He picked up the wine glass and took the initiative to relieve Pujaka Chopra''s embarrassment: "Thank you for the explanation today."


    In this short period of time, a thought flashed in Ronan''s mind, and the more he thought about it, the more interesting he became.


    Then try?


    Payaka Chopra quickly picked up the cup, her face flushed a little, and clinked glasses with Ronan again.


    "Right, Jacques." Ronan changed the subject: "Last time I heard you said that you wanted to enter Bollywood through a beauty pageant, how did you prepare?"


    After a glass of wine, Payaka-Chopra¡¯s embarrassment dissipated a lot, and she quickly cleared her mood and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I came back from the United States and found a brokerage company. They helped me contact a professional training company. Body training is currently underway."


    Ronan said: "I wish you the championship."


    Puyaka-Chopra shook her head slightly: "The competition is too fierce. I''m satisfied to be in the top ten."


    "The top ten can smoothly transform actors?" Ronan asked.


    Puyaka-Chopra simply explained: "The top ten can sign contracts with professional companies. If you are lucky, you will soon receive some small roles in movies."


    Ronan said with regret: "Jacquard, it is too wrong to play a small role based on your appearance."


    Although Pujaka-Chopra is very confident about her appearance, she is not so obsessed with herself, saying: "I''m still young, I have..."


    Originally, she wanted to say that she had capital, but when she got her words, she immediately realized that it was wrong and changed her words: "I have time to take my time."


    "Yaka, you know that I am a producer, and I have some experience in this area." Ronan said seriously: "Actress and actor are completely different. Before the age of twenty-five, it is the best age group. You must become famous early. !"


    Puyaka-Chopra was stunned, and then realized that this is very reasonable, isn''t it just the past few years that women are the best?


    Ronan added: "I don''t know much about Bollywood, but in Hollywood, actresses can''t become famous before they are twenty-five years old. If you want to work hard in the future, the difficulty will increase exponentially. Most late bloomers are among the few actresses. few."


    Po Yaka Chopra thought of Ronan''s identity as a Hollywood producer, and subconsciously believed this.


    Ronan looked at her and asked, "Have you finished eating?"


    "It''s okay." Payaka-Chopra quickly recovered.


    Ronan called the waiter to check out, and then said to Payaka Chopra: "Let''s go, let''s go out again."


    The two did not go to Bollywood again. Ronan proposed to go to the commercial district, took Puya Chopra into a Chanel store, and chose the latest ladies handbag for her.


    Payaka Chopra declined: "Sorry, Ronan, this is too expensive."


    Ronan smiled and said: "You have been with me for a day, so you have to show me something? Aren''t we friends? It''s normal to give gifts between friends."


    Payaka Chopra looked at the two C letters on the white handbag crossed with his back, and wanted to continue to decline, but he was a little bit reluctant.


    She is not an ignorant girl, she naturally knows what brand "Chanel" is.


    "Don''t you want me to owe you this favor?" Ronan joked: "I will remember you every day when I go back, and I can''t sleep."


    Payaka-Chopra couldn''t help laughing, and took the handbag that the female clerk had brought up, and said to Ronan, "Thank you."


    When she left, Payaka Chopra had changed her handbag and smiled brighter.


    Returning to the hotel by car, Ronan tentatively said before getting off the car, "I will ask the driver to take you back?"


    Just as Puyakar-Chopra wanted to agree subconsciously, UU reading suddenly thought of what he promised yesterday and said: "It''s still early, I will go back later."


    Ronan got out of the car first, then turned to the other side to open the door for Payaka Chopra like a gentleman, and then took her into the hotel.


    This is Mumbai, not Los Angeles. Ronan and the Mountain Foundation are still negotiating and cooperating. They are far from trustworthy. Of course, they will not be stupid enough to bring Payaka Chopra back to the room.


    The shopping mall is deceiving and deceiving. Some time ago, he just gave someone a trick. In addition, he has a strong sense of prevention, and he must also prevent others from giving him a trick.


    To put it bluntly, Ronan knew that he was not strong enough, and it was really difficult to make trouble easily.


    Besides, I had an idea when I was in the restaurant, and I wanted to try if I could succeed.


    If this is a sugar-coated cannonball, Ronan will eat the sugar-coated and the cannonball will be shot back.


    "Yaka." Ronan pointed to the lounge in the hotel lobby and said: "Where shall we go for a rest?"

 Chapter 166： retribution

    In the rest area, Ronan ordered two cups of coffee, and talked about the United States with Piyaka Chopra, about beauty pageants in India, about Bollywood and Hollywood.


    "The beauty pageant is not fair, nor just."


    Under Ronan¡¯s deliberate guidance, Payaka Chopra naturally said something: ¡°There are so many inside stories, it¡¯s too difficult to win.¡±


    The beauty pageant has not yet started. Payaka-Chopra is already under great pressure, especially for some choices. If you don''t do it, you will be eliminated. Some people will do it later.


    To be able to meet Ronan through the Mountain Fund, she actually made great determination.


    Ronan seemed to be sighing for Pujaka Chopra: "This road is very difficult."


    Pujaka Chopra seemed to think about the deal with the Mountain Fund, and fell silent for a while.


    For a girl born in 1982, making such a determination is not easy.


    Ronan can roughly guess why Payaka Chopra sits here through the previous temptations, nothing more than Hollywood''s pay and gain.


    "Yaka." Ronan said casually, "Since this road is difficult, why not try another road?"


    Pujaka-Chopra was stunned, and asked: "Any way?"


    There are other ways to choose, why would she go this way?


    Ronan asked the wrong question: "Do you have any acting experience?"


    "I was a member of the school theater when I was in school." Puyaka-Chopra seemed a little confident: "I have played many plays."


    Ronan followed good guidance: "You can be an actor directly."


    Payaka Chopra thought Ronan had any good suggestions. He shook his head when he heard this, and said quickly: "If I go directly to Bollywood as an actor, I have no foundation at all. I need to start from the bottom. The time devoted and...more energy."


    Ronan smiled: "Yaka, how can you waste it in Bollywood? In Bollywood, you have to start from the bottom, but you can go to Hollywood!"


    "Go to Hollywood?" Payaka Chopra didn''t react for a while: "I went to Hollywood to look for opportunities..."


    She didn''t finish her words, she looked at Ronan, and couldn''t say anything further.


    Ronan took a sip from his coffee cup, and said unhurriedly: "I am a producer, and there is a film company in Hollywood that can produce and distribute."


    After listening to this, Payaka-Chopra¡¯s heart beats instantly, and she only feels her heart beating in her chest cavity, driving her towering chest to rise and fall, as if there is a major earthquake in the Himalayas.


    Can Bollywood compare to Hollywood? After studying in the United States for many years, the answer is very clear.


    Hollywood is the world film center in her eyes, while Bollywood is only the Indian film center. She went to Hollywood to look for opportunities, but she returned to Bollywood because she had no chance.


    Puyaka-Chopra felt that she was so stupid that she spent a day in Mumbai with Ronan, and even forgot his most important identity!


    In addition to being a good-looking young man, he is also a movie company owner!


    A girl who can return to India from the United States to participate in a beauty pageant and agree to a certain deal is naturally not a fool.


    Many things may be overlooked, but one point is clear.


    Payaka Chopra looked straight at Ronan and asked, "You...you mean...I can go..." She was so excited: "Can I go to Hollywood?"


    Ronan casually pulled out a reason: "I have always liked to use actors from all over the world in my films, not just white actors from the United States or the United Kingdom. I always believe that inclusiveness is important for Hollywood films to further open the world film market. factor!"


    Pu Yaka-Chopra was very excited: "Can I really?"


    "Of course." Ronan said seriously: "If you want, you can follow me to Los Angeles. It''s not difficult to enter Hollywood."


    At this moment, Payaka Chopra seemed to see the star''s dream come true, but she suddenly thought of the Mountain Foundation, and her excitement calmed down a bit.


    Is it really that simple?


    Seeing the ecstasy on Piyaka Chopra''s face gradually turned into doubts, Ronan thought for a while and said, "Of course, as a newcomer, you will not be able to play the leading role at first, let alone an important role."


    He still appears to be very "sincere", as if he never lied: "If you go to Los Angeles, I can help you... Find an excellent acting school to take acting classes, accept formal acting learning, and be able to follow your actual situation. Circumstances, arrange you to play some supporting female roles to accumulate acting experience."


    The two hands of Payaka Chopra placed under the table were entangled nervously.


    Ronan added: "Yaka, you have been to Hollywood, you should know that this starting point has exceeded 99% of actresses."


    "Yeah." Park Yaka-Chopra nodded: "I know."


    "Want to go?" Ronan asked.


    Of course Puyaka-Chopra wanted to go, but the transaction between the Mountain Foundation and her flashed out of her mind. The young man on the opposite side was so kind and wanted to make her a Hollywood star?


    Is the goddess of luck possessed?


    Or did Ronan Anderson fell in love with him at first sight?


    Po Yaka Chopra is not old, but not stupid. Looking at Ronan who is smiling on the other side, you know that this possibility is very small.


    Thinking of the Mountain Fund finding a brokerage company, and thinking of the reality that the brokerage company had talked to her, Payaka Chopra knew that this kind of thing might have to pay something.


    Now that he could agree to the mountain fund transaction, Payaka Chopra didn''t mind taking a step back, calmed down a bit, and asked, "I need... what do I need to do?"


    Ronan said: "After I finish my work here, accompany me to Germany."


    Pu Yaka-Chopra was stunned: "That''s it?"


    The answer was completely unexpected.


    Ronan added: "Of course, you have to go to Hollywood to develop and you need to settle in Los Angeles."


    "Yes!" Payaka Chopra made a decision immediately, and then thought of one thing: "But I have a brokerage contract here."


    Ronan asked, "Can the Mountain Foundation speak?" Seeing Payaka Chopra nodded, he said again: "I will say hello to Laksh Roshan and let him terminate the contract for you. "


    Pujaka-Chopra breathed a sigh of relief. The originally chaotic future suddenly became clear.


    Ronan stretched out his hand and patted Payaka Chopra''s hand lightly, and said, "Bring your ID tomorrow and hand it to my assistant Connie. She will help you go through the formalities to Germany."


    Puyaka-Chopra responded: "Yeah."


    Then, I took another look at Ronan and thought of what the agency had said before, that a young Hollywood producer of the same age and good looks is better than staying in Mumbai and waiting for the countless old men...


    Puyaka-Chopra dared to think and do, otherwise he would not dare to agree to the mountain fund transaction at such a young age.


    Suddenly, Payaka Chopra thought of another future. She was quite confident in her body, appearance, temperament and age.


    Maybe, can you conquer a Hollywood producer?


    The more I think about it, the more I feel that going to Los Angeles is a good idea.


    If not, even if the transaction is completed in accordance with the agreement with the Mountain Fund, Laksh Roshan and Nick Roshan will inevitably be waiting for her.


    As an Indian pie, maybe uncle and nephew together...


    Payaka-Chopra couldn''t help but shudder, must go to Los Angeles! Must enter Hollywood!


    As long as she gets a little bit of fame in Hollywood, and then returns to India to film, the situation will be completely different. At that time, she was an international movie star and could overlook the scum of Bollywood.


    Ronan looked at the time, waved to the bodyguard, and said to Payaka-Chopra, "I''ll send you back."


    Pujaka Chopra was very surprised and couldn''t help but ask in a low voice: "No... don''t you want me to stay?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Yaka, go back and have a good sleep."


    Bodyguards David and Vinci came over, Ronan said: "David, you find a car to take Miss Chopra back."


    David hurried to the front desk of the hotel to contact the vehicle. Five-star hotels always have vehicles, and soon a Mercedes-Benz stopped in front of the hotel.


    Ronan sent Puyaka Chopra out of the hotel and opened the car door for her: "Yaka, see you tomorrow."


    "see you tomorrow."


    Just before getting into the car, Paya Chopra leaned in and kissed Ronan gently, and then got in the car and waved to Ronan.


    The fire that Ronan endured burned instantly, thinking of Park Yaka Chopra''s **** figure, there was an urge to drag her out of the car, but after all, he resisted it.


    I have to say that this is a kind of retribution, and those who harm others are always worried that they will be framed by others.


    Watching the Mercedes Benz go away, Ronan turned back to the hotel and decided to go back to the room and take a cold shower. As long as the talk goes well, he will be able to go to Germany soon.


    After leaving India, there are not so many worries.


    The next day, Ronan specifically talked to Laksh-Roshan about Pujaka-Chopra. As the investment negotiations between the two sides went very smoothly, Laksh-Roshan agreed.


    In the eyes of Laksh-Roshan, he thought Ronan and deeply felt the sincerity of the Mountain Foundation Ronan admitted that this sincerity is really sufficient and predictable.


    Negotiations between the two parties went smoother later. Nick Ross Khan, who represented the Mountain Foundation, and George Clintda, who represented Shahai Entertainment, reached a preliminary agreement on the investment in the Bourne Shadow project.


    The Mountain Foundation invested US$40 million in "The Bourne", which accounts for 80% of the equity of the "Bourne" crew, and Shahai Entertainment accounts for the other 20%.


    In terms of profit sharing, the two sides still have a little disagreement, but it will not affect this cooperation. The Mountain Foundation proposes to move the final negotiations between the two parties to Los Angeles, so that the Mountain Foundation can conduct a field visit to "The Bourne" while negotiating this project.


    Nobody¡¯s money is blown by the wind, and the Mountain Foundation is more cautious than the local tyrants in Abu Dhabi.


    Since there was no false exaggeration, Ronan happily responded and asked George Clint, Robert Lee and others to accompany the Mountain Fund¡¯s people back to Los Angeles for the final investment negotiations. He took the bodyguard and Park Yaka- Chopra and assistant Connie went straight to Berlin.

 Chapter 167： New movie project

    After leaving Berlin International Airport, Ronan saw Tony Koch who came to pick him up. He didn''t see him for a year. I don''t know if he is solely responsible for the relationship with a company. This guy seems to be a lot more mature.


    Ronan hugged him, and briefly introduced the people accompanying him.


    "This is..." Tony Koch''s eyes fell on Payaka Chopra.


    A beautiful face and a **** figure that can''t be blocked by winter clothes are too attractive.


    Ronan introduced: "Tony, this is Jaka, Paya-Chopra, a very promising Indian actor, now my female companion."


    Tony Koch greeted Payaka Chopra in a simple way. The meaning of the latter sentence is very clear. This is only a female partner, not a girlfriend.


    The airport is not a place to talk. Tony Koch led the group out of the airport, got the others in a business car, and dragged Ronan into another Mercedes Benz.


    Ordering the driver to drive, Tony Koch shook his head at Ronan, and said, "You have no pursuit."


    Ronan knew that he was talking about Piyaka Chopra, and said: "This is a gift from an Indian, an Indian girl, who has no help in Los Angeles and is safe."


    "You won''t come for real?" Tony Koch asked in surprise.


    Ronan shrugged: "How is it possible? No matter how simple a person enters Hollywood, it won''t be long before he becomes a human being. Then it''s time to say goodbye."


    Tony Koch understood: "You just found a beautiful and **** makeshift bed partner. Ronan, you are kidnapping an ignorant girl."


    "Ignorance?" Ronan smiled: "You look down on her too much."


    He didn''t want to discuss more, so he changed the topic: "Send us to the hotel. I booked the hotel."


    Last time Ronan came here, he often lived in Helen Koch''s house. This time five people came. It would be inappropriate to interrupt.


    "Mom asked me to invite you to dinner." Tony Koch said.


    Ronan looked at the time and said, "Let''s go directly."


    Turning on the phone, he called Connie and asked her to take the other people to the hotel first.


    When he arrived at the Koch''s mansion, Ronan met Helen Koch and quickly took a few steps forward to hug her. Anyway, these are his elders.


    "Aunt Helen, you are getting more and more beautiful." Ronan praised sincerely.


    "It''s been a year." Helen Koch deliberately said: "You don''t even say come to Germany to see me."


    Ronan said quickly, "Isn''t this here?"


    Helen Koch smiled and said, "You can talk." She took the lead and walked towards the restaurant and said as she walked: "Are you hungry? I prepared the Chinese food you like."


    Ronan went to the bathroom first, and when he returned to the restaurant, the typical Western-style Chinese food was already on the table.


    There were only three people who ate, and they talked while eating.


    "Your company has developed rapidly this year."


    Because of the relationship between Koch Pictures, Helen also has a certain understanding of the film industry: "Last time you called and said you bought two companies?"


    Luo Nan explained: "It''s a company, Embassy Pictures, a small distribution company that has the ability to distribute movies in North America. In addition, it is not the company that was acquired. I dug the distribution department of PolyGram Films, and I am preparing to build an independent overseas. Distribution channels."


    Tony Koch is already a professional: "In other words, you don''t need to rely on other companies to distribute the films you make in the future?"


    Ronan swallowed a piece of chicken and said: "At present, North American distribution is not a problem. Overseas distribution channels are still under construction. It will take three to four months at the earliest before movies can be released overseas."


    Helen exclaimed, "Ronan, your career is getting bigger and bigger. If your father can see it, he will be very pleased."


    Ronan smiled, but said nothing.


    "Look at me." Helen shook her head: "Always talk about these sad things."


    Ronan didn''t really care, and calmly said, "It''s okay, Auntie."


    Tony Koch interjected at the right time: "Is the financing going to India going well this time? Isn''t the new project costing a $50 million budget? Has it been raised?"


    "I basically reached an investment agreement with the Indian Mountain Foundation." Ronan told the truth: "They will invest 40 million U.S. dollars in the Bourne Shadows project, and Shahai Entertainment can raise another 10 million U.S. dollars. enough."


    Tony Koch didn¡¯t know much about India and asked, ¡°Indians are rich?¡±


    Ronan said: "Some people are very wealthy."


    Many seemingly poor countries have very concentrated wealth.


    "Right, Tony." Ronan asked instead, "How''s your financing going?"


    Speaking of financing, Tony Koch became a little excited: "It was originally not very smooth, and the amount of financing has not exceeded 20 million US dollars, but after you sent the relevant information of "The Bourne" and the insurance contract of Allianz Group, those who waited The people immediately became active, and the financing amount quickly reached 40 million US dollars."


    Ronan nodded slightly. This is the benefit of third-party guarantees.


    In many cases, insurance contracts can even be used as collateral.


    Helen said at this time: "I have about 10 million dollars to invest again."


    The legitimate tax exemption method must of course not be given up, otherwise the 51% income tax will make people vomit blood.


    Ronan remembered another thing and asked, "Tony, I asked the company finance to settle the $10 million for the previous project with you. Have you received the funds?"


    Tony Koch said: "I have received it. I have returned it to all investors, including my mother. They want to continue to cooperate with me. Currently there are 20 million U.S. dollars because I have cooperated with Koch Pictures once. Funds can arrive at any time."


    Ronan has the final say, this seems to be 70 million dollars? And the "Bourne Shadow" project, only 50 million US dollars is enough.


    This time, he did not bring a project like "Human Removal Project 2", and the investment was less than 10 million US dollars, and he could not pass the tax rebate review. It is estimated that in the eyes of the Germans, the leading role is slightly stronger than the literary film.


    "You are amazing, Tony." Ronan praised sincerely, "I admire you for finding so many investments."


    Tony Koch said stupidly: "I didn''t understand before, once I get serious..."


    Helen interrupted her son''s words: "The main reason is that this tax avoidance channel has no worries. This is not a legal loophole, but a government policy. You don''t have to worry about the tax bureau''s sudden liquidation in the future, and then let you make up the payment."


    Tony Koch shrugged: "Paying up taxes also means that there is a fine."


    Luo Nan took a sip from his water glass and said, "I hope this policy will continue for a few more years."


    In previous lives, many film and television companies in the indescribable country used the preferential tax policies of a certain city to avoid taxes, but they all became tragedies later.


    Facts have proved countless times that tax evasion must not be avoided.


    This German policy seems to be in use before he came to Los Angeles, but I heard that the German Parliament discussed it several times and wanted to cancel this policy.


    "As far as I know." Tony Koch said: "It will not be cancelled in the short term. This policy will have a certain pulling effect on the financial industry."


    Ronan asked, "Is there a middleman this time?"


    Tony Koch is confident: "No, Koch Pictures is enough to do it." He further said: "I have had someone formulate an application plan for "The Bourne Shadow" based on the information you passed. The project budget is 50 million US dollars. , This is the most widely used secret agent action movie, with an expected income of 70 million U.S. dollars, a 10% tax rebate, and 7 million U.S. dollars."


    "No problem, right?" Ronan was a little worried.


    Tony Koch said: "Don''t worry, it will definitely pass. We will sign the contract as soon as possible and get approval in the shortest month."


    Ronan nodded: "Tomorrow I will sign a contract with you."


    The two briefly talked about the contract. It was basically the same as last time. Koch Pictures purchased the "Bourne Shadow" project for $50 million, and Shahai Entertainment leased back all copyrights and rents, including the production of the sequel. It was still paid in two installments in the name of investment share, which were US$40 million and US$10 million.


    For the tax refund of 7 million U.S. dollars, Ronan paid Koch Pictures 10% of the handling fee, which is 700,000 U.S. dollars, in accordance with the contract with the middleman last year.


    Although the two sides have friendship, the business accounts must be clear.


    Ronan knows that it is very important to cooperate for a long time.


    "I still have $20 million on my side." Tony Koch asked: "Ronan, do you have a movie project in your hands to invest in? It''s not this kind of operation, but a real investment."


    For Ronan¡¯s vision, he admired very much. The "Blair the Witch" was seen by the two at the Saint Denis Film Festival together, and Ronan managed to produce 100 million in North America for the film that was too bad to be bad. More than 50 million US dollars at the box office.


    what is this? This is a miracle!


    Ronan thought about it, the sequel film is less risky, and the profit is almost guaranteed. He will not accept foreign investment, and for other projects, the screenwriter team is writing scripts...


    Tony Koch is obviously not going to invest in Shahai Entertainment¡¯s project, saying: ¡°I came across a film project The producer is lobbying for Constantine Pictures in Germany, and the producer and I The director has talked a few times, and it feels good. Would you like to meet them? Koch Pictures is an empty shell and has no production capabilities. This project is not as good as your Shahai Entertainment to take down. We two cooperate?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I''ll see them first."


    "Okay!" Tony Koch said: "There is a party in the German film industry tomorrow night. Those two will go, and shall we go too?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    After dinner, the three people left the dining room and went to the living room, where they continued to talk about cooperation.


    It was not until nine o''clock in the evening that Ronan left, and Tony Koch personally drove him back to the hotel. The two also agreed to meet at the hotel tomorrow.


    Ronan called the assistant Connie and asked about the room he was staying in. He took the elevator upstairs and took the room card to open the suite door. He just took off his coat and knocked on the door.


    Opening the door, Ronan saw a delicate face: "Yaka?"

 Chapter 168： Soul dance

    ? In the elegant and exquisite suite, with the sound of Indian music, Payaka Chopra wore a light gray bodysuit and suddenly danced.


    The close-fitting underwear outlines beautiful lines, and the ups and downs make people feel like they are in the middle of Mount Lu.


    It really means "Looking at it as a ridge and a peak on the side, the distance is different."


    The young girl''s body is extremely flexible, and all kinds of difficult dance movements are handy. Every time I twist the waist, every turn, every kick, I try to show my beauty as much as possible.


    The rhythm of the music is getting faster and faster, and the speed of Payaka Chopra''s body dancing is getting faster and faster. The mountain peaks are shaking up and down like an earthquake.


    As a result, Ronan¡¯s breathing was also becoming rapid,


    Suddenly, Payaka Chopra turned 360 degrees, turned to Ronan, bent down, and when Ronan¡¯s eyes fell on her drooping chest, she suddenly got up again. He revolved and sat directly on Ronan, shaking vigorously with the rapid rhythm of music.


    Payaka Chopra is like a swan flying in the air, and like a peacock dancing on the ground, her ecstasy figure seems to be integrated with music.


    The soft body brings out the highest realm of the dancer.


    It is a beauty that can shake mountains when it swings.


    Ronan was intoxicated, intoxicated in this most primitive physical contact.


    From this moment, he fell in love with Indian dance!


    The next movement of Puyaka-Chopra is like leaning, looking up, standing up, and kneeling. The whole movement is in line with the rhythm of the music, and the body and eye movements are in response to the drumbeat. The endless dancing posture flutters and spreads, and the tortuous body uses both arms and legs.


    Dance is really an art that makes people fascinated.


    Finally, Ronan couldn''t bear it anymore and brought the dance to his rhythm.


    This dance has entered a brand new stage. After Ronan discovered that the new dance had begun, Park Yaka Chopra, the soul dancer, suddenly became jerky in the dance, and seemed to be a novice.


    He had to personally control the rhythm and drive the Indian beauty to compose a soul dance.


    Gradually, dancing became a tourist adventure.


    Born to be a fairy cave, infinite scenery in the dangerous peak.


    Although the novice''s awareness of cooperation was a little worse, Ronan felt the sincerity of the Mountain Foundation deeply.


    The Mountain Foundation is so sincere that when it settles in the later period, it will charge 10% more for the issuance commission and management fees!


    When the music stopped and the dance of soul was over, Payaka Chopra had no intention of sleeping in the face of this long night.


    Luo Nanji was very gentle and took her to the shower, just like a best lover.


    Of course, it''s just like.


    This kind of soul dance, when both men and women are willing to participate in it, will it be endlessly fun. Just like Harvey-Weinstein, it is compulsive. How much fun can you enjoy?


    Perhaps this is what the Jewish fat man pursued.


    All men who like beautiful women have different hobbies.


    Ronan opened a bottle of red wine, poured two glasses, and handed Payaka Chopra a glass. Payaka Chopra wore only Ronan¡¯s long shirt, like a little girl in love. Leaning on Ronan.


    Having just felt Ronan''s enthusiasm, a certain idea in Payaka Chopra''s heart spread uncontrollably and rapidly.


    Looking at Ronan, she seemed to see the future.


    Ronan clinked glasses with Payaka Chopra and took a sip of the red wine. Payaka Chopra also took a sip and said, "It''s nice to have you by my side."


    "You are fine too." Ronan squeezed her chin gently.


    Puyaka-Chopra would be wrong, lay down on Ronan and asked: "When will we return to Los Angeles? When we arrive in Los Angeles, do we live together?"


    Ronan is not a hairy boy. He immediately understood the possible meaning of these words. He would not give Pujaka Chopra an unrealistic fantasy: "Relax, Yaka. I am not that kind of domineering person, wait. You stand firm in Hollywood and can leave at any time."


    He said very clearly at the beginning.


    Hearing this, Payaka Chopra''s face stiffened a bit, but instantly returned to normal.


    Ronan gave a little sweetness at the right time: "There will be a reception for the German film industry tomorrow night. You will go with me."


    Being able to appear on this occasion, Park Yaka-Chopra''s mood quickly improved, and she smiled sweetly and said, "Okay."


    Ronan patted her back gently: "Go to bed early."


    The next day, Ronan went to Koch Pictures to sign an agreement with Tony Koch on the "Bourne Shadows" project, and then followed Tony Koch to submit the application. He was busy until noon before returning to the hotel to accompany Park Yaka- Chopra went to a nearby Dior store and bought the latest season''s clothing, shoes and accessories.


    Many people say that there are no ugly women, only lazy women, but the aura and beauty of women are more often piled up with money.


    In the luxurious dressing room of the Dior store, I tried a pair of evening dresses and tried on ordinary fashions. There was also a dedicated waiter who was sending shoes according to her size. Payaka-Chopra only felt as if she was in In the dream, the life that was previously envious is now within reach.


    This also strengthened her determination to go to Los Angeles.


    After trying them on, Ronan bought her two evening dresses and three daily fashions, as well as corresponding shoes and accessories, for a total of fifty thousand dollars.


    Ronan was very happy last night, and he would naturally make his female partner happy.


    Speaking of it, what he appreciates after all is Leonardo DiCaprio''s attitude towards his female partner, not Harvey Weinstein.


    Everyone is happy together. If you are happy, you will get together and play together. If you are not happy, you will separate.


    After confessing his failure to Carmen Case, Ronan gradually gave up those unrealistic fantasies.


    As for getting a Crystal Palace in Hollywood, it is even more a fantasy.


    With the openness of Hollywood women, it won''t take long for even the brain to turn green.


    Back at the hotel, Payaka Chopra happily hid in the room and fiddled with the newly bought clothes. Ronan found out some information about German movies he had brought from Tony Koch in the morning and looked through it.


    Compared to Britain and France, the German film industry is even worse.


    Since the early 1990s, the German film industry has been deteriorating. German audiences are really not interested in "German-made" films. According to data, the number of viewers of German-made films accounts for only 10% of cinema audiences, and the survival of cinemas basically depends on American blockbusters maintain.


    The main reason is that Germans put too much emphasis on the pure artistry of films. Most German films are gloomy in color, too focused on psychological description, and prefer to show the distortion of human nature, and lack viewing and entertainment.


    Audiences often feel an unspeakable sense of depression after watching German films. In the words of Tony Koch: German films are often missionary-like enthusiasm, trying to instill ideals and ideas into the audience in a manner that will never give up until they reach their goals. The preaching, the obscure and esoteric dialogue in the film, and the bookish film script push the German film to the opposite of enjoyment and pastime.


    Even so, the fact that German films can maintain the current situation is also due to the strong support of the German government.


    The German government subsidizes nearly 400 million U.S. dollars in the film industry every year, and almost no German film does not receive government subsidies.


    This is not only a good thing, but also a bad thing. Large subsidies will also make the movie more isolated from the audience and the market.


    Anyway, the government pays for it, and I shoot whatever I want.


    Ronan guessed that similar ideas must be common in German film circles.


    Most of the directors are unfettered guys, don''t put them on the shackles, the things they produce will definitely make the production company vomit blood.


    Ronan couldn''t help thinking of the film project Tony Koch said. If the project is really good, a Hollywood film company should have a great advantage in competing with a German film company.


    Of course, there are exceptions to obscure literary films.


    On the German side, the biggest value is the tax rebate policy. Although there is a Berlin Film Festival, it is very different from the commercial scope of the Cannes Film Festival. The films at the Berlin Film Festival have a stronger political color, which will limit the value of the film. Ronan didn''t even consider going to the Berlin Film Festival to search for films.


    Ronan does not want to touch purely political themes, and wants to open up the world film market as much as possible. The first element of the films shot by Shahai Entertainment is always entertainment.


    "What do you think of this body?" Puyaka Chopra came out of the room and stood in front of Ronan: "Is it beautiful?"


    Ronan looked carefully, and said seriously, "It''s so beautiful."


    Just after four o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Ronan first took Payaka-Chopra to eat something. It was impossible to eat and drink at a western-style cocktail party. Then he returned to the room and changed his clothes. He called a car from the hotel and rushed to the party. .


    This is a reception held by the German Film Association at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the center of Berlin.


    Pujaka-Chopra took Ronan into the reception hall and asked: "Are you familiar with people in the German film industry?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Basically don''t know him."


    Puyaka-Chopra is a bit strange. Ronan at UU Reading briefly explained: "I mainly came over to meet a producer."


    Having said that, he looked at Payaka-Chopra, and said purely: "This producer has a movie project in his hands. It may have a good market prospect. Maybe there is a role suitable for you. I am going to take it. this project."


    What this movie project is, he doesn''t know yet, I believe Tony Koch will not make jokes at work.


    Pu Yaka-Chopra was a little excited: "For me?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, just patted her hand lightly, just to see Tony Koch, and said, "Tony is over there, let''s go over."


    How could someone like Ronan do something like investing in a certain movie for a certain woman?


    Payaka Chopra would be wrong again, and the hand holding Ronan''s arm tightened.


    Ronan ignored her and led her towards Tony Koch, and soon discovered that Tony Koch and the little man seemed unhappy.

 Chapter 169： Dazzling wife

    ? "There is always first come first, then come first! Tony Koch, you are too unruly!"


    Just getting closer, Ronan heard someone accusing Tony: "Constantin Pictures is talking about cooperation with Samuel Hadida and Paul Anderson. Do you want to grab customers from Constantine Pictures? ?"


    This man spoke German, and Pujaka-Chopra couldn''t understand it, so he leaned in Ronan''s ear and asked in a low voice, "What is he talking about? It seems to be accusing your friend?"


    Because the old Mrs. Anderson is of German origin, Ronan can basically understand German, but he didn''t explain it to Payaka Chopra.


    He knew the person who accused Tony Koch. The short Lahm that he met when he came to Germany last year remembered that he was from TMG at that time. How did he switch to Constantine Pictures now? Did you quit?


    Tony Koch saw Ronan, did not say hello, and said to Ram: "Have you Constantine Pictures signed with them? No signing, equal opportunities."


    Ram sneered and looked at the two people next to him.


    The two of them faced Ronan''s side. Ronan didn''t pay much attention before, and now he took a closer look. They were a man with long hair in his thirties and a man with glasses in his fifties.


    The latter is an unfamiliar face, the former seems a bit familiar, but can''t remember it for a while.


    Ronando glanced at the man, he felt more familiar, and subconsciously searched in his memory.


    "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hadida." Lahm has been in charge of contacting these two people after he moved to Constantine Pictures last year: "The CEO of the company, Mr. Bernard Isinger, attaches great importance to this cooperation. It is also preparing to raise the largest investment ever made by Constantine Pictures."


    The long-haired man and the man wearing glasses looked at each other, and they were obviously satisfied with Constantine''s attention.


    After all, this is Germany, and almost no film company can easily open a budget of more than tens of millions of dollars.


    Although Ram is very angry, he has always been very calm: "Two, Koch Pictures is a shell film company only established last year!"


    He emphasized the "empty shell" and said: "Its main business is to assist foreign film companies in fighting for German film tax rebates. He has no experience in film shooting and production. Even the film tax rebate business has only been done once!"


    Hearing this, the man with glasses asked immediately: "Mr. Koch, is that true?"


    Tony Koch could not deny it, but could only say: "Yes."


    Ram immediately answered, "Cooperating with such a film company will not help you at all. What you need is a film company with experience and ability..."


    Tony Koch has no choice but to look at Ronan.


    He has been in contact with these two people before, and he hasn''t said that he wants to cooperate for a long time. The most important thing is the lack of confidence. He came directly tonight, even ignoring the people from Constantine Pictures, because of strong support behind him.


    The others also looked at Ronan at this time.


    The long-haired man and the man with glasses saw that they were strange faces, and they all swept away, and their eyes fell on Payaka Chopra.


    A woman with a beautiful face has a **** body.


    This strange man is so happy!


    Ram also saw Ronan, vaguely feeling a little familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere, but his eyes turned to Payaka Chopra unconsciously.


    Beautiful women can always attract men''s attention.


    Puyaka-Chopra lifted her chin subconsciously, and when she saw the eyes turned to this side, she suddenly felt that this high-end occasion was nothing great.


    Ronan patted Payaka Chopra''s hand. Payaka Chopra was stunned for a while, and then he woke up and quickly released the hand holding Ronan''s arm.


    "Tony." Ronan took two steps forward, walked into the small circle, and said, "These are your friends? Don''t you introduce them?"


    Who is this man? Ram frowned and looked carefree. He seemed to be a vulgar Yankee?


    Seeing Ronan, Tony Koch is inexplicably emboldened, and first introduces the man wearing glasses: "This is Samuel Hadida, a producer from Morocco."


    Ronan shook hands with him and greeted him. The Moroccan film industry is not well-developed, but it is an important overseas filming location for Hollywood, and there is the famous Molywood.


    There are many filmmakers from Morocco in Europe and even Hollywood.


    Tony Koch then introduced the long-haired young man: "This is Paul Anderson, a director from England."


    Ronan also shook hands and greeted him. He was familiar. Hearing Tony Koch''s introduction, the memory of not knowing where he was hiding in his brain was also awakened. Finally, he remembered who this person was.


    In the previous life, there were two well-known Paul Anderson directors, one was an American literary film director, and the other was a British commercial film director.


    It is the latter of course that can impress him.


    This Paul Anderson is undoubtedly that dazzling wife!


    Speaking of, Hollywood has two directors of the genre of dazzling wives and demons, and the other seems to be still an assistant to Roland Emmerich.


    "Director Anderson." Ronan said specifically: "I''ve seen "King of Fighters" directed by you, a very good movie."


    Thinking of who Paul Anderson is, he naturally knows what Tony Koch is talking about.


    It''s nothing more than the series of my wife fighting zombies.


    Tony Koch did not introduce Ram, Ronan took the initiative to shake hands with Ram: "Hello, Mr. Ram, we meet again."


    "Hello." Ram can''t remember who this is, and continue the topic just now: "Mr. Hadida, Director Anderson, there is no need to waste time on a shell company like Koch Pictures, Constance. Ding is the strongest in the German film industry."


    Ronan waited for him to finish, and then said politely: "I''m Ronan Anderson, I am very happy to meet some of you."


    Paul Anderson remembers hearing the name: "Ronan Anderson of Shahai Entertainment?"


    Ronan nodded slightly, and then said to Ram: "Koch Pictures is indeed a shell company, but Tony is just a bridge for me. What really wants to work with Director Anderson and Mr. Hadida is me and my film. the company."


    He looked at Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida, and said, "Two of you, Sandsea Entertainment is very interested in the project you have."


    "Sand Sea Entertainment?" Samuel Hadida asked, "Sand Sea Entertainment that produced "Human Removal Project" and "Death Is Coming".


    Ronan smiled: "Exactly."


    Ram''s face changed in an instant, and he said, "Constantine Pictures has raised $10 million in investment for the two!"


    Ronan didn''t seem to hear what he said, and asked: "I want to confirm again, is the project in your hands adapted from the Japanese Capcom''s "Resident Evil" game?"


    Samuel Hadida said, "Yes."


    Ronan gave Tony Koch a color. The two cooperated as early as last year at the Saint Denis Film Festival, and there was a certain tacit understanding.


    Tony Koch said lightly: "We have already prepared 20 million US dollars!"


    Ronan went on to say: "As far as I know, Constantine Pictures can only distribute films in Germany. If it is out of Germany, it needs to find another company to distribute. And my company, which integrates production and distribution, can not only distribute films in North America. Movies can also be released in most regions outside North America. The two worked with Tony and I, so there is no need to worry about the issue of release after the film is produced."


    This is a typical commercial project. It must be shot in theaters. Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida would never want to see the film in his hands.


    This time it was Ram''s turn to say nothing.


    Ronan continued: "Sandsea Entertainment is a Hollywood company, and North America is the largest movie market today. Director Anderson, you have worked with Hollywood on "King of Fighting". You must know the exclusivity of the North American market. An adaptation of a Japanese game Will the German films of Germany be rejected in North America? This is directly related to the future development of the two."


    He spread his hand and said, "You and Shahai Entertainment will have no difficulties in this aspect at all."


    Paul Anderson looked at Samuel Hadida, and Samuel Hadida said: "I got the game copyright of "Resident Evil" as early as 1997, and I have been looking for investment to adapt the game to a movie..."


    Having said that, he sighed long.


    Ronan understands what he means, and it is indeed difficult to describe the game adaptation of the movie.


    There are too few successful examples of this type. In most cases, whoever touches and ends up, and even the broad-based games of Yamaguchi Mountain, and adapted movies are all hitting the street, let the glass **** directly cut off, and even use the ugly auction props. Take pictures and recover costs as much as possible.


    "Resident Evil" and "Tomb Raider" can be regarded as successful examples of game adaptation movies.


    Ronan paid attention to these two projects as early as more than a year ago. As Samuel Hadida said, Capcom sold the film rights of "Resident Evil" as early as 1997. The film rights of "Tomb Raider" was also sold in 1998.


    Ronan did not expect to encounter the project "Resident Evil" in Germany.


    If you encounter it, of course you can''t let it go easily. Although this series is full of scolding later, the benefits are real. As for word of mouth, just look at it.


    "We have looked for a lot of companies to seek cooperation, but haven''t got the fundsSamuel Hadida is still saying: "I finally came to Germany. "


    Paul Anderson said: "Too many people are not optimistic about movie adaptations of games."


    Ronan said: "I believe in the director''s ability of Anderson, "The King of Fighting" is a very successful game adaptation film."


    Ram looked at Ronan, then at Samuel Hadida, and found that he couldn''t speak.


    Ronan invited: "Mr. Hadida, Director Anderson, this is not the place to talk, why don''t we talk in another place?"


    "Wait..." Ram wanted to stop.


    Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida didn''t seem to hear him, and quickly reached an agreement, saying: "Let''s talk about it somewhere else, it''s a bit messy here."


    Ronan made a please gesture.


    Tony Koch glanced at Ram before leaving and said, "You ignore the appeal of Hollywood."

 Chapter 170： Original character

    ? This cocktail party in the German film circle really attracts Ronan, which is what Tony Koch said. Now that people are drawn to a reception room of the hotel, there is no need to attend the cocktail party again.


    "Do you really want to cooperate with them?" Puyaka-Chopra''s voice was low.


    She was a little excited. Although she didn''t know what "Resident Evil" was or knew two people, she always thought Ronan was interested in this project for her future.


    Ronan knew that Payaka-Chopra would be wrong, so he didn''t explain at all. He patted her hand gently and reminded: "Watch more and talk less."


    In this kind of business situation, it is natural that Payaka Chopra has no turn to speak.


    Payaka Chopra nodded and sat down beside Ronan without saying a word.


    Ronan asked Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida: "Do you have a script and project plan?"


    The two people know very well that Shahai Entertainment is a better choice than Constantine Pictures. The strength of this Hollywood company is proved by the two successful films "Human Removal Project" and "Death Is Coming".


    In contrast, Konstantin Pictures, which is limited to Germany, is far behind.


    Shahai Entertainment is indeed not as long as Constantine Pictures, and there may even be a gap in company size, but the option of Hollywood movies and German movies has too much influence on the future of the film.


    Samuel Hadida said: "Since 1997, I have been preparing the script. This year Paul joined the project. He called in the staff to revise the script, but the script and plan were not brought with him today."


    Ronan could understand, after all, they came to the reception.


    Tony Koch did not speak. Since "Blair the Witch" hit the box office, he knew that Ronan''s eyesight was far short of watching the film.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Tell me about your specific ideas."


    At the very least, we must first understand the basic situation before making a decision.


    Paul Anderson said at this time: "Our hotel is not far away, I will go back to get the script and plan."


    All fools know that cooperating with Hollywood film companies is the first choice, and Shahai Entertainment is not a small company unknown to Hollywood. Such an opportunity cannot be missed.


    "Alright." Samuel Hadida agreed.


    Tony Koch said: "My car and driver are right below, let him see you off."


    While talking, he took out his cell phone and started the call.


    Paul Anderson left, and several people continued the topic.


    Of course, cooperation must show sincerity. Samuel Hadida first talked about the basic situation of the project: "About mid-1997, during the production of "Avenging Warlord", I found that someone was playing computer games in my office. "Resident Evil", this game was quite popular at the time, I immediately realized its film potential. It is not bloody, nor too violent. I think if we can put it on the big screen, it is very likely to be successful, so I contacted Capcom and bought the film rights from them."


    Ronan also appropriately expressed his intention to cooperate: "Actually, I also contacted Capcom, but the copyright was no longer in Capcom''s hands."


    Having said that, he always thought that Capcom had sold "Resident Evil" to Sony Columbia, and he did not go further.


    Because of the later sequels of "Resident Evil" he can remember, the film started with Sony titles.


    Obviously, he had a wrong memory. Sony Columbia should be the publisher, not the producer.


    The producer of the previous life might be Constantine Pictures.


    Ronan asked: "Does this game sell well?"


    To be honest, he is relatively new to the game industry, the most familiar is Blizzard¡¯s "World of Warcraft", but he also learned some background information and watched some CG videos, and never played it personally.


    Samuel Hadida clearly understood the specific situation and said: "Now, the "Resident Evil" series of games consist of 1996''s "Resident Evil", 1998''s "Resident Evil 2" and "Resident Evil: Nemesis". Capcom will also release "Resident Evil Code: Veronica" this year. Up to now, this series of games has sold 1.6 million sets worldwide, with a total revenue of more than 100 million US dollars, and a series of character dolls and comic books. "


    Ronan frowned slightly, not as expected: "There are only 1.6 million sets, and the audience for the game is not very large."


    "It''s already very big." Samuel Hadida saw that Ronan was a game layman: "This achievement is quite remarkable."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I don''t know much about the game industry." He pondered a little, and then said: "For the film industry, this can only be said to be a niche group."


    The audience of movies is much larger than games, especially in this era.


    Maybe there will be games for all in the future, but movies are already entertainment for all.


    Ronan asked: "It''s 2000. Are there 3 million people who have played this series of games?"


    Samuel Hadida replied: "I haven''t done statistics specifically, there should not be so many."


    Ronan said bluntly: "That is to say that the game does not bring too much audience base for the movie. If you make a movie from the perspective of the audience of the game, it is likely to become a niche movie with a limited audience."


    Hearing this, Samuel Hadida suddenly felt like meeting a confidant. In fact, he and Paul Anderson also thought the same way. Unexpectedly, the young filmmaker could keenly discover the most important of them. problem lies in.


    With such insights, no wonder they succeeded one after another.


    This is really not luck.


    Samuel Hadida said: "Paul and I did not intend to copy the plot and setting of the game."


    Ronan nodded: "This is a wise decision."


    Although such a game-adapted movie will be reviled by **** game fans, proper adaptation can make the movie more friendly to passersby. The audience for the game is really limited and cannot attract non-game fans. The movie has only one way to go.


    Several people discussed more related topics, and Paul Anderson hurried back.


    He gave the script and plan to Ronan. Ronan put the script aside, opened the plan and read it, and asked, "The estimated production cost is so high?"


    Samuel Hadida tells the truth: "It can be done for $20 million, but the visual effects may be compromised."


    Ronan didn''t care about this issue. The US$25 million in funding was within an affordable range, and Tony Koch alone had US$20 million in financing.


    Since the project is still in the planning stage, the plan is very simple. Ronan read it roughly, opened the script and read it. When he saw the name Alice, he nodded slightly.


    Ronan doesn''t care who the protagonist of the game is. Having Alice means that the planning of the project is at least on the right path.


    "Is this Alice an original character?" Ronan asked.


    "Yes." The person who answered was Paul Anderson: "This character has nothing to do with the game, and belongs to an adapted character."


    Ronan has always believed that creating a character that is not in the game and adapting the game drastically is precisely the important reason for the success of "Resident Evil". He asked: "Why do you want to create a character?"


    Paul Anderson took a look at Samuel Hadida, and he replied: "Actually, I am also a fan of the game. I have played the entire game that has been produced. I hope the film reflects the respect for the game. Set it up and stay true to its promise, that is unpredictable panic."


    He is serious: "So, I want to use a new set of characters. For example, we can''t let Jill Valentine from the first game appear in the film, because fans know that she will not die in the end, so she will There is no suspense. The new characters will bring enough suspense to the audience about the unknowable fate. In fact, this is the same as the game. The new game always expands with new characters and scenes to create novelty and suspense."


    Ronan nodded: "It makes sense, I agree with this idea."


    Paul Anderson breathed a sigh of relief, most afraid of encountering a producer with completely opposite ideas, so the two sides have no basis for cooperation.


    Samuel Hadida said: ¡°Paul and I agree that the biggest problem facing this project is how to make movie viewers experience the horror of this interactive computer game. The movie cannot imitate every detail in the game, but The original sense of horror must be followed. Paul¡¯s script incorporates game elements in a novel way to maximize the horror and suspense."


    Paul Anderson added: "I think it''s very important for game fans and audiences who have never heard of this game to be attracted by the film."


    Ronan flipped through the script and said, "I agree with your point of view."


    He browsed very fast, and the script in the first hundred pages was quickly completed. Alice, the Red Queen, Matt, the umbrella company team, the licker, etc., all appeared in the script.


    The specific scenes may be different but the main plot is very close to the movie I have seen.


    Even, the script also stated that Alice''s name came from the book "Alice in Wonderland".


    It is estimated that Paul Anderson likes this series very much.


    Ronan closed the script, and Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida both watched it with concern. They need to invest money to complete the movie.


    "Fundamentally speaking, this is a horror thriller movie with a soft science fiction nature." Ronan will not regard "Resident Evil" as a game movie, which will naturally limit the film''s future market width, even for horror thrillers. There is also a market than game movies. He said: "My company''s three most successful films, "Human Removal Project", "Reaper is Coming" and "Blair Witch", are all horror and thriller types. We have a natural foundation for cooperation.


    Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.


    Ronan said directly: "I want to cooperate with the two on this project."

 Chapter 171： Crooked

    Both parties are interested in cooperating, and the subsequent negotiations will undoubtedly go smoother. From the second day after the meeting, Ronan, on behalf of Shahai Pictures, formally started cooperation negotiations with Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida, and quickly reached an agreement. Series preliminary agreement.


    Shahai Entertainment invested 25 million US dollars to produce the "Resident Evil" game adaptation film, Samuel Hadida as the second producer, and Paul Anderson as the screenwriter, producer and director.


    Ronan serves as the first producer and owns the final editing rights of the film.


    As the most important investor, Tony Koch will also put the name of a co-producer on the crew.


    According to the rules of the Hollywood industry, the copyright of the movie "Resident Evil" belongs to Shahai Entertainment. Because Ronan has a series of plans next, it is impossible to invest a large amount of money from Relativity Entertainment on this project. Koch Pictures 20 million US dollars The direct investment is undoubtedly the best choice.


    Another $5 million was raised by Shahai Entertainment.


    The project will also be handed over to Tony Koch to run the tax rebate. Although it may not be successful, as long as it is possible to bring in millions of dollars in income, it must be pursued.


    Before signing a formal investment agreement, Ronan specifically talked with Tony Koch.


    After all, the two parties are not a simple business partnership. Tony Koch does not understand some things in Hollywood, and some things must be said before.


    "Tony, I must first tell you about the future operation of this film." Ronan didn''t want to have conflicts at the end: "The friendship between us belongs to friendship, but business cooperation must follow Hollywood industry rules."


    As the boss of a film company, Tony Koch is also very serious and said, "You can say it."


    Ronan bluntly said: "This film is produced by Shahai Entertainment, and your Koch Pictures is only an investor. There is no objection to this, right?"


    This is what the two sides have negotiated a long time ago, Tony Koch said: "No."


    Ronan continued: "Future films will definitely be released by Embassy Pictures. Embassy Pictures will draw a distribution commission from the total revenue of the film, which is about 30% of the North American box office and 4% of the overseas box office. 10. There are other peripheral copyright revenues ranging from 15% to 40%."


    "I''ve heard of these." Tony Koch also knew about Hollywood: "We will let the following people talk about the specific proportion?"


    Ronan agreed: "You send people to Los Angeles to negotiate with Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures."


    The people below will not affect his relationship with Tony Koch too much.


    Tony Koch sighed: "No wonder the issuer occupies the upper reaches of the Hollywood industry chain."


    Ronan smiled: "I spent so much effort to establish distribution channels belonging to North America and overseas for this. Without distribution channels, Shahai Entertainment will always accept exploitation by the publisher."


    Tony Koch said: "This percentage is too high."


    "The cost of distribution and publicity is the responsibility of the issuer. This is also an investment." Ronan said directly: "That is to cooperate with you. If you change to another company, the commission will not include the cost of publicity, and I will calculate it separately."


    Tony Koch was convinced: "You are really black! Fortunately, I didn''t want to invest in movies from other Hollywood studios in the past."


    "I haven''t finished yet." Ronan said calmly: "Shahai Entertainment is the producer. After the film''s income is drawn by the distributor, the producer will give priority to 15% of it as operating and management expenses. Draw 20% of the late box office share, but also exclude the crew members and Capcom¡¯s late share, and the remaining part will be distributed according to the investment ratio."


    "I understand." Tony Koch was almost speechless: "Hollywood is a group of vampires, and Wall Street is not as dark as you guys."


    Ronan shook his head: "We have a lot more conscience than Wall Street."


    Tony Koch asked: "Can investors make a profit?"


    "Definitely." Ronan said directly: "Foreign funds to invest in Hollywood, the profit rate averages about 15%."


    If there is no profit at all, it is just a pit, how can Hollywood continue to absorb foreign funds?


    But the biggest income of a movie is undoubtedly intercepted by film companies by legal means. Smart companies will give investors a certain return as Ronan did in the "Human Removal Project" to attract subsequent investment. .


    Of course, if the investors don¡¯t want to cooperate anymore, that¡¯s another calculation method.


    "What is the investment profit rate this time?" Tony Koch asked again.


    Ronan shook his head: "I can''t guarantee success. A movie is a high-risk investment. No one can guarantee that a movie will be 100% successful. I would say that the best estimate is that the profit margin is about 20%."


    Tony Koch laughed: "That''s a lot."


    Ronan said: "In normal business investment, it is very rare to make 20% profit a year." He reminded: "Tony, don''t forget, you also belong to borrowing other people''s chickens and laying your own eggs. You. Think of a way, you should be able to withdraw the handling fee from it."


    Tony Koch has been distorted by Ronan: "I''ll ask a professional for advice."


    Koch Pictures'' investment is not its own funds after all, but financing.


    Ronan talked with Tony Koch about other aspects of operations, and the two also reached an agreement on the investment and distribution plan.


    Afterwards, Ronan called George Clint again and asked him to take a trip to Japan after he had dealt with the matter with the Indian Mountain Foundation to see if he could take down the rights to the film that followed "Resident Evil" .


    Once this "Resident Evil" is successful, the cooperation with Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida will not be so simple. If Samuel Hadida gets the follow-up copyright first, Shahai Entertainment will be passive. Up.


    In addition to "Resident Evil", Ronan also thought of another dazzling wife and crazy demon from Paul Anderson. It seems that the "Underworld" series is also very promising.


    These two series may not be considered particularly popular at the box office, but they are big winners in the home entertainment market, and offline disc rentals and sales have done a lot.


    Thinking of "Underworld", the crew was messy enough, with a dazzling wife, crazy demon and heroine wife, and the heroine''s ex-husband...


    Hollywood, this emotional relationship is really messy.


    Perhaps thinking of the relationship between this series, Ronan also remembered some related memories. It seems that this series has had infringement lawsuits, and the crew as the defendant finally had to reach an out-of-court settlement with the plaintiff.


    Inferring according to Hollywood studios'' cheek-faced handling methods, it is estimated that plagiarism or copyright infringement is really involved.


    When people look back for related works, the copyright of such unpopular works should be less expensive.


    After nearly a week of negotiations, Ronan and Samuel Hadida formally signed an investment copyright agreement, and the film copyright of "Resident Evil" belongs to Shahai Entertainment.


    Of course, this is after the production is complete.


    Ronan also talked with Paul Anderson''s agent who rushed to Berlin, and the two sides also reached an agreement on the pay.


    Paul Anderson is not a new director. He has considerable qualifications. He has been an official director since 1994. He has directed films such as "Crazy Pursuit", "King of Fighting", "Black Hole Surface", "The King of Soldiers", and one The "Magic House Phantom" that the Ministry completed at the end of last year will be released this year.


    Such a director, of course, can''t be spent with hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paul Anderson has three positions of screenwriter, director, and producer, for a total salary of 3 million US dollars.


    The most critical remuneration and production concepts reached a consensus. Ronan and Paul Anderson initially signed a contract. The specific director contract will not be signed until after returning to Los Angeles. The people of Shahai Entertainment and Paul Anderson negotiate other conditions. .


    For Samuel Hadida, the production fee is 1.5 million U.S. dollars, but similar to the situation where the producer takes the project and cooperates with the production company, the production company needs to pay the project start-up bonus and the subsequent share. This is a Hollywood industry. Convention.


    Ronan will not break the conventions formed in the industry for decades, otherwise, in the future, a producer will bring a project to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment, which will definitely be affected.


    This is different from the one-shot deal in Blair the Witch, and it will have a long-term impact.


    Sandsea Entertainment will give Samuel Hadida a $1 million project bonus and a 2.5% net profit share as a later reward.


    In addition, the film copyright agreement between Samuel Hadida and Capcom has a post-sharing clause. If Shahai Entertainment wants to obtain the film copyright, it must abide by this agreement. Capcom has 5% Net profit sharing.


    For such a film, all aspects are divided and added, and the profits left to the producer are not high, but Hollywood has an advantage. Later, the peripheral copyright share accumulated over time can be separated out without being included in the net profit share.


    Ronan is able to obtain the copyright of "Resident Evil" on the one hand, and on the other hand, the film will be distributed by Embassy Pictures.


    The profit margin of distribution is much higher than that of production.


    At the same time, Ronan and Koch Pictures signed another agreement. Shahai Entertainment bought back the copyrights of "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent" for $1.


    The preliminary negotiation of "Resident Evil" The Bourne Shadows" tax refund application has also been approved. A total of 7 million US dollars of tax refund will be paid soon, of which 10% belong to Koch Pictures Handling fee.


    The remaining US$6.3 million has become Shahai Entertainment¡¯s legal tax rebate income, which is not included in the revenue of "The Bourne".


    Ronan is also making people contact Luc Besson''s ex-wife, the actor in the role of Alice, of course she is the first choice.


    The act of depriving the dazzling wife of the mad devil to show off his wife is really cruel.


    If I remember correctly, these two got married because of the shooting of "Resident Evil".


    If the two get married together, it would actually be good. Ronan thought of an eye-catching propaganda method.


    At that time, we will order a T-shirt for Paul Anderson, with the image of Alice on the left, write "fe", and the image of a general woman such as the restroom and ladies on the right, and then write "fe".


    It must be very topical.

 Chapter 172： Copyright issue

    ? With the tax rebate of "The Bourne", Ronan returned to Los Angeles with Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida, and handed over the rest of the negotiation to the people of Shahai Entertainment. At the same time Also asked to contact Milla Jovovich.


    This is very easy to find, not to mention the identity of Luc Besson''s ex-wife, he is also a very famous star.


    Ronan asked Piyaka Chopra to settle, temporarily set aside the Indian woman, and had a series of tasks to deal with.


    George Clint has sent his deputy to Japan to discuss with Capcom on the issue of the film copyright for the follow-up of "Resident Evil". Ronan gave him the creative plan for "Reaper is gone". He also called a special person to discuss. The feasibility is extremely high, but it will be put on the agenda after the sequel of "Reaper is Coming" is released. After all, "Reaper is Coming" is needed to have greater influence, so that such derivative movies have a better audience base.


    Ronan also agrees with them that only one movie of "Death Is Coming" will be released, and it will be less than a month to rent and sell offline. It is too early to spin off the film, so there is no need to worry.


    In addition, the negotiations between Shahai Entertainment and the Indian Mountain Foundation were completed last week. George Clint signed a formal investment agreement with the Mountain Fund on behalf of Shahai Entertainment. Nick Rosshan, who came to Los Angeles on behalf of the Mountain Fund, has returned. Mumbai.


    But an Indian descent who used to work for a Los Angeles video tape film company for many years stayed in Los Angeles as a representative of the Mountain Foundation and will join the filming and production of the crew.


    According to the agreement between the two parties, the Mountain Foundation has no right to interfere in the work of the crew, and this person is only playing a supervisory role.


    The third brothers really know more about film production than the local tyrants in Abu Dhabi. Not only did they leave supervisors, they also hired PricewaterhouseCoopers as a third-party account monitor to grasp the financial status of the third-party completion guarantee account.


    Of course, you cannot use the same set of strategies when dealing with different financing objects. Ronan knew this very well before going to India, so Shahai Entertainment did not set up obstacles at all and showed its sincerity in cooperation.


    In addition to Hollywood general rules, Ronan did not set any traps in investment at all.


    Therefore, both parties are very satisfied with the cooperation.


    For example, the producer will charge 15% of the future revenue for the operation and management fee and 20% of the profit. Indians have no objection, and Hollywood films now operate like this.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s early development costs, screenwriting fees, and Matt Damon¡¯s third-party account remuneration are all included in the budget cost of The Bourne, which offsets the US$10 million investment belonging to Shahai Entertainment.


    This is a legitimate business operation, and Indians naturally have no objections.


    The cooperation with the Mountain Foundation was reached, and the crew of "The Bourne Shadow" was rapidly expanded and officially transferred to the preliminary preparations.


    The other is to recruit actors.


    Ronan got in touch with Ben Affleck, and wanted to try if he could bring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck into the same crew. At that time, the topic was very topical. There is something to watch and it is very helpful for publicity and marketing.


    But Ben Affleck''s $5 million offer directly caused Shahai Entertainment to fail.


    Ronan realized that he not only underestimated the Matt Damon of this era, but also underestimated Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck filmed "You Are The Fate" last year, and the pay was as high as $12.5 million. .


    After discovering this problem, Ronan remembered that Michael Bay¡¯s nonsense oil worker bombing asteroid film, Ben Affleck is the leading actor!


    To gather the ideas of this good friend, Ronan naturally gave up, and obediently went to find cheap actors.


    The actor can spend a lot of money, but a supporting role with far fewer roles is not worth it.


    As for the heroine, Paul Greengrass recommended a star named Jennifer Garner. The pay is very cheap, only $100,000. Ronan saw the audition video and agreed directly.


    This actress is not pretty, but the crew has changed Ronan''s setting about the heroine selling faces and figures, and an ordinary-looking actress is also suitable.


    Will Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner spark during filming?


    Many couples in Hollywood looked right during the filming of the crew, especially two people who acted in couples'' rivalries. Not to mention becoming a couple, it is very common to find a place to have a feeling.


    If Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner hook up, maybe there will be a few shots, and Ben Affleck will come together with Jennifer Garner later, will the relationship be affected?


    Ronan didn''t think much about this aspect. In his eyes, the actor''s greatest value is whether it can bring commercial benefits.


    After Koch Pictures¡¯ investment of 20 million US dollars was received, the crew of "Resident Evil" was also formally established. Ronan immediately asked the crew to pass relevant information to Koch Pictures in Berlin and let Tony Koch continue. Go and apply for a German tax refund subsidy.


    Milan-Jovovich has also contacted, and the two sides are making initial contact.


    In addition, Capcom''s representative came to Los Angeles from Japan, Ronan took the time to meet with them and discussed some things about the adaptation, and then asked George Clint''s deputy to continue to discuss the subsequent copyright with the other party.


    The Japanese are very shrewd and it is not easy to talk about it. A time-consuming and labor-intensive see-saw is essential.


    Ronan also asked his assistant Connie to take a special look at "Tomb Raider" and works about the Werewolf Vampire War. The film copyright of "Tomb Raider" is in the hands of Madonna-Sicony''s company. Has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to prepare for filming.


    The pre-development began when the right to adapt was obtained in early 1998.


    There are too many works, and the copyright has belonged to it a long time before shooting.


    Hollywood has a very clear understanding of the importance of copyright. It is really difficult for medium and large film companies to get the copyright and want them to spit it out.


    There is a huge price to pay.


    "The matter of cooperating with Samuel Hadida on "Resident Evil"." Ronan told George Clint and Robert Lee: "Disseminate as much as possible, let the inside and outside of the circle know that Shahai Entertainment has sufficient funds. , Not only make our own projects, but also invest in other producers¡¯ projects."


    George Clint understands Ronan''s meaning: "Attract some producers to invest in the company?"


    Robert Lee also thought: "Our own production capacity is insufficient, and we can only create projects by ourselves, and the number of films we can shoot each year is limited."


    Ronan added: "Every film project material delivered to the company must be collected on my side."


    George Clint believed Ronan''s vision very much: "I understand."


    Ronan exhorted a few more words. Shahai Entertainment and even the entire Relativity Entertainment have too little foundation, and they simply don''t have enough anti-risk ability. If a major production fails, it may bring severe consequences.


    These cannot be solved in a short time. Since Ronan has the advantages of foresight, he must use it.


    In previous lives, there were many successful film projects that were not large and medium-sized film companies.


    Ronan thought about part of it out of thin air. He might not have an impression, but he would definitely remember it when he saw relevant information.


    Memories of the films that I have watched more than 20 years in the previous life are mixed together. There are some films that only followed the news or only watched them once, which are really vague.


    It is estimated that most people will feel this way.


    Many Hollywood films are initiated by independent filmmakers, that is, when the filmmakers have a project, they go to the film company for investment. The copyright of the filmed films naturally belongs to the film company.


    Of course, the producer has also benefited a lot from it and can avoid the biggest financial risks.


    There is a very popular saying in Hollywood: Never use your own money to make a movie.


    In the past, Shahai Entertainment was too small in scale and did not possess key distribution capabilities. Now it has gained a certain reputation, and the films it produces can also go through its own distribution channels.


    This ensures the possibility of profitability.


    Connie found a lot of related works about vampires and werewolves. Ronan took the time to look through it roughly. The main plot of "Monster Love" by the female writer Nancy Collins is almost the same as the first "Underworld". More than 70% of them are similar. No wonder the crew of the previous life "Underworld" reached an out-of-court settlement with the people who accused them of plagiarism.


    Ronan brought Connie into contact with Nancy Collins. Nancy Collins was just an unknown little writer. The sales of "Monster Love" has been poor since it was published in 1994. Shahai Entertainment only spent $50,000. So I bought the movie copyright of "Monster Love".


    This money can allow Shahai Entertainment to circumvent the headache of copyright issues. If the dazzling wife and crazy demon shoot this series again, it would be an infringement of the copyright of Shahai Entertainment.


    A young author and a film company on track are completely two concepts.


    Ronan is also preparing to adapt at least to write the script first, and then contact the previous director. Because of Kate Beckinsale''s relationship, he still remembers that the director is the great director Roland Emmerich. I don¡¯t remember clearly whether his assistant is named Ron Hoffman or Ron Wiseman.


    As long as people check Roland Emmerich''s assistants, they will know who they are.


    Roland Emmerich has just filmed "Independence Day" and "Godzilla". He is a major Hollywood commercial director. News about him is easy to find.


    The crew of "Human Removal Project 2" has also entered the formal preparatory stage. Director James Huang''s strength in horror and thrillers is unquestionable. Production manager Andrew also fully cooperates with the preparatory work. Technical house Jessica Felton continues Acting as the editor of this series.


    At Ronan''s suggestion, she also hung up the post of associate producer in the later stage, ready to formally enter the production industry.


    However, the producer manager Andrew also brought a not-so-good news that James Huang is no longer satisfied with directing horror films with a small investment and wants to direct mainstream commercial films.

 Chapter 173： All pursue

    ? "According to the news I got."


    In the crew office, Andrew said to Ronan: "James Huang''s agent, Edward, has frequent contacts with the six major companies and some of their mid-range production companies, and the most frequent contact with Sony Columbia''s Revolutionary Film Studio."


    Ronan asked, "James Huang hasn''t been affected?"


    Andrew replied: "No, he is very dedicated to his work, the same as before."


    Ronan sighed lightly and said, "This is a normal business relationship, and we can''t stop it. As long as James Huang can successfully complete this sequel, don''t worry about other aspects."


    "The director of the sequel to "Reaper Is Here", I guess he is not interested." Andrew told the truth.


    Ronan thought a little: "I will pay attention to the new director, James Huang, you continue to fight, if it doesn''t work, we will change."


    Most horror film directors want to switch to mainstream commercial films. This is a normal idea. To a certain extent, it just proves that James Huang has pursued.


    Whether it is an actor or a director, mainstream commercial films are more attractive to them than horror films.


    Unless Ronan throws out a medium-scale mainstream commercial production, it is inevitable that the cooperation with James Huang will come to an end after "Human Removal Project 2".


    But Ronan could not ask for trouble and let James Huang direct a non-horror film.


    Andrew reminded again: "Glen Morgan has also left."


    "I know." Ronan said: "After the script of "Human Removal Project 2" was completed, he created the first draft of the sequel to "Reaper is here". We will not promote the sequel of "Reaper is here" for the time being. He accepts Other companies hired."


    Andrew added: "Glen Morgan was hired by Sony Columbia''s Revolutionary Film Studio."


    Ronan couldn''t help shaking his head: "Sony Entertainment has worked with us several times in succession. It seems that they attach great importance to the value of James Wong and Glenn Morgan."


    Glenn Morgan has fulfilled the contract with Shahai Entertainment, and of course he can accept other companies'' employment.


    "That''s right, there''s another thing." Ronan took the initiative to change the subject: "I remember that there are a few young female supporting roles in "Human Removal Project 2" who are not very famous? Are there actors?"


    Andrew said: "No, the actor audition hasn''t started yet."


    Ronan immediately said: "Keep one. I have an actress who is less than twenty years old. I will ask her to audition on the crew in a few days."


    Andrew is an old man in Hollywood. Of course, I understand the meaning behind this. Can an actress who is under twenty years old be able to get it?


    But look at Ronan, he is only in his early twenties. If you look for a twenty-seven-year-old, it seems that a woman is taking advantage, right?


    "Okay." Andrew responded, "Just ask her agent to contact me."


    Only then did Ronan realize that Pu Yaka-Chopra had no agent at all, so she asked her to find a small brokerage company.


    Since you have chosen to engage in the film industry, you cannot touch the brokerage business. The "Entertainment Act" clearly stipulates that direct practitioners in the film industry cannot not only act as brokers, but also cannot hold shares in entertainment brokerage companies.


    This aspect is like issuing companies and theater companies. American issuing companies can influence the issuing company through various methods, but they cannot become shareholders of theater companies.


    Similar legal provisions are not decorations, but also effectively avoid a situation of dominance.


    After Andrew left, Ronan checked the progress of all aspects of the crew. The preparations have only just begun, and it takes two months to start shooting.


    The scenes of this film will still be limited to a relatively small range. The production cost of 6 million US dollars, for Hollywood film production, must save some money.


    Ronan can also understand James Wong''s ideas, and he is replaced by another director. After having a certain amount of capital, who doesn''t want to shoot a large-scale commercial film?


    Not only will it make more money, but it will also be famous all over the world.


    During the break, Ronan took out his cell phone, called Chris of Sony Entertainment, and briefly asked about Glenn Morgan.


    In his eyes, Glen Morgan and James Huang are very capable in the field of horror films.


    Chris was also very happy over there, telling Ronan directly that Glenn Morgan was employed by Revolution Studios and was creating a script called "Universal Pursuit."


    After hanging up the phone, Ronan thought for a long time before remembering which movie it was. It seemed that Lilian and Guo Da played together.


    Is the director of this film James Huang?


    Ronan remembered it for a long time, but didn''t think about it. He even forgot the specific plot of the film. He probably only watched it once. Except for the actors, he did not leave any impression at all.


    Guo Da is also an individual talent, a typical B-level movie star, and many of his films have performed very well in offline rental and sales.


    You can also cooperate in the future.


    Leaving the crew of "Human Removal Project 2", Ronan went to West Hollywood, where he had previously rented an apartment for Puyaka Chopra.


    He certainly wouldn''t let Payaka Chopra live in his house. The relationship between the two is very simple and there are not so many entanglements.


    The apartment is not too big, with one bedroom and one living room, and the decoration and surrounding environment are quite good.


    "I thought you forgot me." Pujaka Chopra held Ronan''s hand.


    Ronan squeezed her cheek lightly and said, "Go, let''s go out."


    Puyaka-Chopra went to change her handbag and changed shoes, and asked, "Where are we going?"


    Ronan watched her squat down to change shoes with her back to herself, and her skirt was tightly wrapped around her body, which looked particularly attractive.


    "I contacted an acting school for you." Ronan was still a little conscientious, so he threw it away before using it up: "You need professional acting learning."


    Although Puyaka-Chopra did not have a higher education, she was not stupid. She stood up and said, "Okay, I will do what you say I should do."


    Ronan beckoned to her: "Let''s go, let''s go to Santa Monica."


    Hollywood is full of various acting schools, with very strong professional skills, and many cheat money under the guise of professors acting. Some even imply that students have a way out and they can play the show as long as they pay some money or other things. , Specifically deceives young men and women who have just arrived in Los Angeles with their star dreams.


    The development of this industry up to now is definitely not going to be popular if you are willing to separate your legs. If your professional ability is not enough, the leg splits will be useless.


    Ronan contacted Payaka-Chopra from a secondary acting school. The professional ability is relatively strong and the fees are not too high, but there are more students.


    Both parties are simply a relationship in which you pay your youth for a period of time, and I give you proper return.


    Sitting on Ronan¡¯s Cadillac, Park Yaka Chopra asked: "Ronan, it''s been almost a week since I came to Los Angeles. You don''t come to see me either."


    Ronan drove onto Santa Monica Avenue and said, "Work is too busy. During this time, he went to India and then to Germany, and he accumulated a lot of work."


    "Have you signed an investment agreement with the Mountain Foundation?" Payaka Chopra asked concerned.


    Ronan simply said: "After signing, Nick Rothhan has returned to Mumbai."


    Payaka Chopra firmly grasped the seat belt, seeming a little hesitant, not knowing how to speak.


    Ronan glanced at her quickly and asked, "Something?"


    "I have been here for almost a week, and there is nothing to do." Pujaka-Chopra tentatively asked: "Something at work..."


    Ronan understood, and said, "You study in acting class first. I have arranged a job for you. The sequel of "Human Elimination Project" will be shot soon. There is a female supporting role, which is more suitable for you."


    He pointed to the co-pilot locker: "There is a business card holder inside, you find Andrew Cole''s business card, you call him tomorrow, and he will arrange you to audition."


    Payaka-Chopra found the card holder, took out the new mobile phone, wrote down Andrew''s phone number, and kissed Ronan: "Thank you, Ronan."


    "This is what I promised." Payaka-Chopra paid, Ronan will also give back.


    Payaka-Chopra put her phone away, eyes drifting from Ronan, and asked: "Resident Evil, which was discussed in Germany, have you signed it?"


    "Yeah." Ronan replied softly.


    Po Yaka-Chopra is a bit weird. Isn''t this a movie I bought for myself? Why didn''t you say hello to yourself again?


    Ronando, a smart man, heard Parka Chopra asked about "Resident Evil" and guessed her thoughts, and immediately said: "Don''t worry, you learn acting first. As long as you can meet the requirements, this movie The second female in the film belongs to you."


    Payaka Chopra obviously ignored the preconditions that must be met, and asked excitedly: "The second heroine in the film?"


    Ronan further said: "Probably an elite female fighter."


    In the previous life, it seemed that Michel Rodriguez played the role, just change the background settings of the role a little bit.


    "Uh! Uh!" Pu Yaka-Chopra was still very excited: "I will definitely work hard!"


    Suddenly she saw a piece of wood in front of her , pointed and said, "Ronan, shall we go there?"


    Ronan wondered: "What are you going to do there?"


    Pujaka-Chopra''s lips slowly parted, and eventually became an "O" shape.


    Ronan immediately understood and slowed down and entered the woods. It was a small park on the side of the road. It was a small park on weekdays. There were few people in it. After turning around, he found a secluded corner.


    Just after parking the car, Payaka Chopra rushed forward, and her beautiful and delicate face quickly got under the steering wheel.


    Ronan looked around and let out a long sigh of relief. No one noticed here.


    In this environment, it is really exciting.


    Until more than twenty minutes later, Cadillac drove back to Santa Monica Avenue and went straight to the acting school that Ronan had chosen.

 Chapter 174： Fatal corner

    The sun had just risen from the horizon. Ronan left the apartment building where Payaka Chopra was located, drove to Burbank, and arrived at the 13th Street where Shahai Entertainment is located. He first found a restaurant for breakfast.


    Exhausted a lot of physical energy last night, when he came out, Payaka Chopra was still asleep.


    Perhaps it is due to a relatively older mental age. While eating breakfast, thinking back to Payaka-Chopra¡¯s meticulous service last night, Ronan secretly sighed that the beautiful young girl was really wonderful.


    This is the pursuit of life.


    Money, power and beauty, who can refuse a normal man?


    Especially when a beautiful and **** girl is struggling with all her body skills and wants to please you, the enjoyment is addictive.


    Still young and beautiful girls suit him.


    Is it because my mental age is older, so I like girls?


    There was a saying in the previous life that was very good, the uncle loves Loli.


    Ronan hurriedly stopped, not daring to think deeply, thinking too much, it was easy to do things that are not as good as animals.


    It seems that the problem is not big for those over 16 years old? He didn''t know much about this, so he turned to ask Dinah Ampton''s lawyer.


    Ronan has specifically read related content such as Hollywood¡¯s industry regulations and entertainment bills, but who has nothing to do to read the law and find out how many girls under the age of a relationship would commit a crime?


    After breakfast, Ronan''s heart was taken back, and after entering the company, his mind all turned to work.


    Shahai Entertainment has expanded its scale several times. It has more than 50 people including the screenwriter team as temporary employees. The original office has long been unable to accommodate. It happened that two small companies next door moved out and the other closed down. Ronan asked him It was rented directly, and the smaller one was dedicated to the creation of the temporary screenwriting team, and the other was handed over to the most important production department.


    In the first large office, there were only less than ten people left. Outside Ronan¡¯s office, a separate cubicle was added, and two workstations were placed in it. Assistant Connie and her deputy worked here. It is also convenient for Ronan to arrange work at any time.


    This can only be done temporarily.


    Ronan also wants to own an entire building owned by his own company as an office building like Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. But at this stage, he can only think about it. Funds are pressured on this kind of fixed assets, and only when the funds are circulated can they get more income.


    An independent office building can only be used as a future plan.


    Ronan entered the office, and Connie immediately brought a cup of hot tea.


    "You help me contact the real estate agent." Ronan said: "Let them contact me on weekends."


    Connie wrote it down immediately and asked: "What type of real estate agency?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "As an agent of private villas, the listings are best in a quieter neighborhood."


    "I understand." Connie left.


    During the recent period, the Nasdaq has experienced a slight shock, but the overall trend is still rising, but the situation is obvious, and stock market crashes may occur at any time.


    Although Ronan didn''t know the time of the crash, let alone the specific process, it was not difficult to find problems in the stock market if his head could analyze a little.


    It is estimated that some people have already started to get away.


    But more people are still enthusiastic.


    Again, the huge benefits blinded people''s eyes, making many people think that even if there is a problem, the Nasdaq can hold on for a long time, and someone must come to take over.


    After visiting the Scott¡¯s villa, Ronan has always wanted to change to a quieter independent villa, so that privacy is guaranteed and it will be more convenient to do something secret in the future.


    Now take time to look at the houses. After the stock market crashes, there may be people who want to sell real estate as soon as possible to raise funds.


    I don''t know how many people in the United States want to jump off the building.


    Popular suicide locations, such as the Golden Gate Bridge or the Brooklyn Bridge, might rain dumplings.


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan said please come in, and Lindsay Bill walked in.


    Ronan pointed to the opposite chair: "Please sit down."


    Lindsay Bill pulled back her chair and sat down, and said, "I have finished the first draft of "Twilight", and the rest has been sent to your mailbox. Please take time to have a look."


    "Very good." Ronan didn''t mean to praise: "Linsai, you did very well, faster than I expected."


    He opened the mailbox, glanced roughly at the newly received mail, and nodded in satisfaction: "I will take time to read it. You will rest for a few days. Keep your phone open, and I will contact you at any time."


    Lindsay Bill said, "Okay."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You contact Mary and settle the bonus with her."


    Ronan is never stingy when it comes to giving encouragement to money.


    The smile instantly reached Lindsay Bill''s beautiful face: "Thank you."


    Ronan smiled: "This is what you deserve."


    Lindsay Bill left Ronan''s office contentedly, with a weekly salary of $1,000, plus a $10,000 bonus for the completion of the book. If you count it seriously, her income during this period is higher than the annual income of most screenwriters in the industry.


    If it can be published later, there will be a publishing bonus...


    It seems that the student loan can be repaid in one go.


    After a few days of rest, I quickly finished writing the rest of The Hunger Games and Fifty Shadows of Gray.


    Through observations during this period of time, Lindsay Bill determined that Ronan is a very credible person, and none of the promised conditions failed. After writing these two books, will he be able to return to his original line of screenwriting?


    Film screenwriters are her pursuit in Hollywood, even if screenwriting is more restricted than writing.


    If a family encounters a picky editor making things difficult, they can ignore it, and the work can still be published, but no screenwriter in Hollywood has the final say.


    For example, in a discussion meeting, the story created by the screenwriter¡¯s painstaking effort will always be easily defeated by the producer in a few words: "Which guy chased the woman in the end?" "Where is the action?" "What about the laugh?" Who is the villain behind the scenes?"...


    So an irritated screenwriter couldn''t bear it, and then walked out of the conference room without looking back, and never got a foothold in Hollywood.


    But most screenwriters will obediently go back and make changes until they are satisfied with their boss.


    Lindsay Bill knows very well that now he can write it out with a simple outline, and similar screenwriting work should be competent.


    The script of a Hollywood movie is just a streamlined operation. Originality is not the primary problem. The producer¡¯s general requirement is that it can be used directly for shooting, the dialogue should be smart, the story told clearly and coherently, entertaining, and enough.


    There are usually no less than ten screenwriters involved in a film, but in the end only two can sign their names in the screenwriter column.


    As for writing the script alone, Lindsay Bill has not considered it for the time being.


    In Hollywood, it takes at least seventy to eighty movies to have one, from the story outline to the filming set by a screenwriter.


    In the office, Ronan only looked at the beginning and the end of the manuscript, and the other parts could only be read later.


    Just over three months, Lindsay Bill completed the first draft, and Ronan was very satisfied with this speed.


    The first draft is not long, with only 26 chapters. If you change the amount of codewords in the previous life network, Lindsay Bill can be included in the ranks of the remnant party.


    But for physical book publishing, this speed is quite good.


    After the review is completed, Ronan will contact the publishing house and use the name of Shahai Entertainment to throw out the gimmick of preparing to adapt the film. It is not difficult for publishing to enter the book market.


    Ronan then went to the office where the screenwriter was located, and took a brief look. The screenwriters were working together at the desk.


    Two days ago, the screenwriter team had just completed the first draft of a script. Ronan had already given Dina Ampton lawyers to register the copyright at the Copyright Office.


    As for the screenwriters'' union, there is no need at all.


    The celebrity of the script bureau is Ronan, but Ronan did not join the screenwriters union, and temporarily did not meet the conditions for joining the screenwriters union. Non-union members can also file scripts in the screenwriters union, but the procedures are quite cumbersome.


    The most important point is that the record of the screenwriters union only has an industry effect and has no legal effect.


    In other words, a screenwriter¡¯s work is only filed with the screenwriter¡¯s union, and if it is not registered with the Copyright Office, once it has been infringed, the screenwriter¡¯s filing cannot be used as evidence if it is subject to the law.


    Unions are indeed very strong, but compared to several other major union organizations in Hollywood, screenwriters and screenwriters unions are a bit harder.


    Simply expecting to be a screenwriter is very difficult in Hollywood. After many gold medal screenwriters have become famous, they have switched to producers or directors.


    This situation is not only in Hollywood, but in the entertainment industry around the world.


    The script Ronan asked Dinah Ampton to file for the record was called "Fatal Bend." In his previous life, he also made a series of horror films. In the home entertainment market outside the theater, the income has been good.


    This series is not as successful as a theater movie but it is a winner in the offline rental market.


    Ronan had previously inquired in various parties at the Copyright Bureau, and this was one of the series that confirmed that there was no copyright registered.


    In addition, Ronan also formulated a copyright plan to wait for Robert Lee to return to North America, with him as the core, organize a small team, and then assisted by professionals like Dina Ampton to negotiate some goals copyright.


    In the past life, the truly super hot Hollywood movies, original works can be described as rare, and 99% of them are sequels or adaptations.


    Relativity''s entertainment strength is temporarily limited, it is impossible to invest on a large scale, and if you want to fully extract the value of popular movies, you can''t do it simply by shooting it. It requires careful commercial operation and large-scale investment, which also determines that it is impossible. Get together, otherwise it is purely a waste of resources.


    Planned launches are the best choice.


    At this stage, low-cost movies with small investment and stable output are the first choice.

 Chapter 175： Successful failure movie

    Ronan will not be involved in huge investment in film projects for the time being, but for the current situation of Shahai Entertainment, such a type of film as "Fatal Bend" can still allocate funds and manpower to operate it.


    The first is to find a suitable director.


    Ronan has contacted William Morris, which has cooperated several times, and also greeted other brokerage companies in the circle. Now Shahai Entertainment is no longer an unknown small company, and new projects can also attract these brokers. The company''s attention.


    In many cases, it is not easy to find a suitable director for low-cost films.


    There is always a paradox in this respect. New directors dare not use it casually, and directors with qualifications are paid high prices.


    You can''t make a film with an investment of several million dollars, and more than half of the funds are used to pay the director''s salary.


    Ronan can only use his memory to find names that he can remember from the list of directors provided by various agencies, and also suitable for horror movies.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s first year of income was high, but some of the revenues have reached the time for settlement with others.


    The Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau let Samir of the Los Angeles branch as its plenipotentiary representative to settle the investment revenue of "Ace Agent" with Shahai Entertainment.


    "How about Mr. Minister?" Ronan seemed to be an old friend of Abu Dhabi, and said to Semir: "I am very sorry that I cannot go to Abu Dhabi to meet Mr. Minister."


    Semir does not seem to give up: "We should continue to cooperate."


    Ronan immediately said: "Yes, I also think we should continue to cooperate, I have a new movie in my hands..."


    If the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is willing to continue to invest in Shahai Entertainment''s films, he welcomes it with raised hands.


    But the words of the two parties were obviously not on the same channel. Semir said: "I will talk about this later. I need to ask Mr. Minister for advice."


    Ronan asked: "Is Mr. Minister busy with work lately?"


    Semir replied: "Very busy, the minister is in Manchester, England."


    In fact, it doesn¡¯t need to be said that Ronan knows what Mansour is up to. Recently, there have been reports in newspapers and media that Mansour¡¯s Abu Dhabi consortium and Rupert Murdoch¡¯s News Corporation are increasingly competing for the Premier League Manchester United team. White-hot, both sides want to become the new owners of this European giant.


    The biggest shareholders of Manchester United are the three horse racing tycoons. They really wanted to sell their shares, but they were strongly opposed by the Manchester United fans. The entire United Kingdom was extremely dissatisfied with the Arabs and News Corporation¡¯s acquisitions. The British media and the entire European media criticized it.


    Even some extreme fans of Manchester United have established a new Manchester United club, preparing to participate in the English regional league, claiming that they are the representatives of the spirit of Manchester United.


    In this era, the iron-blooded football spirit is gradually dissipating, and business is invading every corner of professional football.


    The resistance of the British from the official to the media to the fans may eventually lead to the failure of this acquisition, but Ronan knows very well that the Abu Dhabi consortium has achieved its goal, and their names have been spread all over the world with Manchester United.


    It is a pity that Ronan has plenty of heart but lacks enough energy, otherwise he can buy a professional team to play.


    If nothing else, the publicity effect is very good.


    Ronan remembers clearly that Rupert Murdoch¡¯s acquisition of Manchester United at the turn of the century ended in failure, and Manchester United fell into the hands of the Glazer family a few years later.


    I don''t know if the variable of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will change.


    If a few more years pass, Ronan thinks he might also have the time and energy to play this game.


    Ronan tentatively asked: "Has the acquisition of Manchester United by Mr. Minister go well?"


    There are frequent reports in the media, and Semir has no need to hide it, saying: "Manchester United fans are too troublesome and too stubborn."


    Ronan said: "The British thought they were an empire that never sets."


    "This makes sense." Semir always feels weird. It is clear that Ronan''s many views and ideas are consistent with them, why can''t he cooperate? He didn''t understand, but didn''t mention this aspect again, saying: "It''s nothing more than money."


    Ronan felt that this was not just a question of money. It seemed that the longest crown prince in history was also the chairman of the FA. If the FA intervened, it might not be impossible to stop the deal.


    But he did not remind Semir that since the two sides can no longer cooperate, it is good to maintain the current relationship.


    "The revenue statistics of "Ace Agent" have been settled." Ronan turned to the topic: "I am very grateful for the investment of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and I want to settle with you as soon as possible."


    Semir asked: "Did "Ace Agent" fail?"


    Of course Ronan has to admit: "Yes, it was a very tragic failure from a commercial point of view. However, we basically achieved our goal of getting the film to be shown all over the world."


    There have been successes and failures in business investment. These are all normal. In the past few years, there have been many cases of investment failure in Abu Dhabi. The failure of a movie will not touch the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority much.


    "Ronan, you are still alone." Semir said again.


    Ronan smiled and said, "No one can guarantee 100% success in business investment." He did not want to entangle with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in this regard, and motioned to the assistant Connie standing behind: "Send the settlement report to Semir. Mr."


    Connie immediately sent a thick pile of lists, and the accountant who Semir had brought took the initiative.


    Semir quickly left. Although the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority does not care much about the profit or failure of the investment, the necessary review procedures must be taken.


    The Los Angeles branch even hired professional accountants from PricewaterhouseCoopers and entertainment lawyers from a law firm to conduct audits.


    Three days later, Semir took the initiative to come to Shahai Entertainment to sign for the investment share of "Ace Agent".


    During the review by lawyers and accountants, Shahai Entertainment did not have any problems with the revenue data of this film, which was in full compliance with legal regulations and Hollywood industry regulations.


    Less than 30% of the US$25 million invested by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in the "Ace Agent" project has recovered.


    "Ace Agent" North American box office of 10.6 million US dollars, the issuer Embassy Pictures received 5.6 million US dollars of box office shares from the theater chain side, deducting 30% of the distribution costs and the corresponding North American distribution loan interest, to Shahai Pictures There is only 2 million dollars in hand.


    Shahai Entertainment legally deducted 15% of operating and management fees and various taxes and fees, including union fees, from this figure, leaving 1.2 million US dollars remaining.


    Due to the overall loss of the film, Shahai Entertainment did not take another 20% profit share.


    In terms of North American offline and peripheral revenue, Embassy Pictures as the issuer has withheld US$500,000 as distribution revenue, Shahai Entertainment has US$300,000 in operating expenses, and the remaining US$500,000.


    The overseas copyright of this film was sold for a total of 10 million US dollars. According to the distribution contract signed with Shahai Entertainment, Embassy Pictures, as the agent distributor, will extract 40% of it as an intermediate fee, and Shahai Entertainment¡¯s operation and management fees and Various taxes and fees, including union fees, are withheld US$1 million and the remaining US$5 million.


    In the end, the settlement between Shahai Entertainment and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was US$6.7 million.


    From the perspective of revenue, Shahai Entertainment has undoubtedly produced a movie that is extremely commercially unsuccessful, and even the $25 million public cost cannot be recovered.


    But for the entire Relativity Entertainment, "Ace Agent" is another extremely successful movie.


    Relativity Entertainment itself did not invest much money, but got 10 million US dollars in revenue from this film.


    As for the personnel, office and equipment expenses of Shahai Entertainment affiliated to the crew during the operation of the "Ace Agent" crew, it is difficult for outsiders to calculate.


    For the two newly leased offices of Shahai Entertainment, the costs from rent to additional office equipment to personnel expenses are all calculated in the two crews invested by Abu Dhabi, including the loss of film and consumables for filming. In this respect, let alone people outside the circle, even if you find a senior professional in the circle and don''t follow the crew during the whole process, you can''t find it clearly.


    A film crew wasted and inexplicably wasted too much money in filming.


    It''s like a larger-scale play, with NG several times, it may cost tens of thousands of dollars.


    The film failed, but the production company and distribution company were the winners. This is Hollywood.


    Because of the official background of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Ronan did not do anything in the subsequent income. He did everything in accordance with the law and regulations, and even gave up 20% of Shahai Entertainment''s profit share.


    He considers himself to be a conscientious producer.


    Ronan has an account in mind. Counting the expenses of Shahai Entertainment''s affiliate, the sum of all the benefits of Relativity Entertainment in "Ace Agent" is about 15 million US dollars.


    This has not yet calculated German tax rebates.


    Borrowing chicken-and-egg-style shooting can be said to have many benefits. If investors pay the bill, the production and distribution companies can get huge income from it.


    The risky non-sequel movie is undoubtedly the most appropriate way to raise funds for shooting.


    Even the accountants and lawyers engaged in the entertainment business fully approve of the settlement of Shahai Entertainment, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority did not raise any objections.


    The two parties settled the accounts, and Ronan''s cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority can be regarded as an end.


    Afterwards, Ronan sent people to notify Abu Dhabi''s private investors to come to Los Angeles for settlement, and most of them would come to Los Angeles in person after a while.


    Ronan has prepared two solutions. For these private individuals, he does not have as many concerns about the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.


    Ronan will continue to work with them if they want to continue to invest in Shahai Entertainment''s movies.


    Shahai Entertainment will also have movie projects in the future, such as "Deadly Bend", which all need to raise funds.


    But the local tyrants in Abu Dhabi have not yet come to Los Angeles, someone specifically found Ronan and wanted to continue to cooperate.

 Chapter 176： Unruly

    ? As soon as I walked into the company''s door, Eva at the front desk greeted him and said to Ronan, "Two people are looking for you, saying that they are your friends."


    Ronan handed her briefcase and asked, "Where?"


    "The reception room."


    Eva took the briefcase, saw Ronan go to the reception room, hurried to the president''s office, and handed the briefcase to Connie.


    Ronan pushed the door of the meeting room and saw Amanda Seyfried and her mother sitting inside, and pushed the door down subconsciously to keep the door of the meeting room open.


    "Good morning, Mr. Anderson." Mrs. Seyfried quickly stood up and said hello.


    Amanda Seyfried also stood up, looking at this side with very large eyes, her face seemed a little unnatural: "Ronan..."


    Ronan smiled amiably and said, "Please sit down, we are all old friends, don''t be so polite."


    Mrs. Seyfried took out a handbag from the other side of the sofa and said, "It''s been a long time since I came to see you. This is a cake made by Amanda."


    As before, Ronan took it and said, "Thank you." He smiled at Amanda again: "Thank you, Amanda."


    I haven''t seen it for a while, Amanda Seyfried is obviously good, but she is not tall, she is still more than 1.55 meters and less than 1.60 meters, but the figure is more obvious, and it is no longer the previous rubbing clothes. Board up.


    Especially the chest bulged loudly, Ronan roughly remembered that the last time we met, there were still two vaguely small steamed buns.


    And unlike ordinary Europeans and Americans, Amanda Seyfried has grown rapidly, but has not become stout, and still looks very slender. It seems to have been blessed by Aphrodite. All the meat should grow. The place.


    Most women in Europe and the United States will become short legs once they are relatively short. For example, the famous Scarlett Johansson is a typical short legs, but Amanda Seyfried appears to have very long legs and has The proportions of short girls are extremely rare, and the growth of the petite nine-headed beauty is becoming more and more obvious.


    A short girl has long legs in the sense of proportion, which is much harder than turning into a ferocious monster.


    As long as you pay a little attention to this aspect, it is not difficult to find that short girls tend to have larger breasts, and tall people generally have smaller breasts. Those models with a height of 1.8 meters are basically free of ferocious animals.


    As for the first daughter in the previous life, there are too many rumors about breast augmentation.


    It is estimated that only by trying it by hand can you tell if it has been overrun.


    Amanda''s expression was a bit unnatural, and said, "You don''t like sweets. It is not easy to buy cakes that fit together outside. I made some specially for you."


    "I''m interested." Ronan seemed to buy it very much: "Your craftsmanship has always been great."


    Mrs. Seyfried said, "You like it."


    Ronan made a few words with Mrs. Seyfried, changed the subject actively, and asked Amanda Seyfried: "Have you had a job lately?"


    Amanda said: "I have been studying in school recently and went to an audition for a crew, but the audition failed." Her voice and expression became more and more unnatural: "The director did not choose me."


    Ronan glanced at Amanda, a bit strange, is this something happened?


    "You don''t need to worry, not every audition can be successful." Ronan won''t help people rashly: "Amanda, you should learn more about acting in your spare time. Now is a good time to lay the foundation."


    "Yeah." Amanda replied, not speaking, but those big slightly abrupt eyes kept floating on Ronan.


    Mrs. Seyfried said at this time: "Mr. Anderson, I heard that preparations for the sequel to the "Human Removal Project" have begun, haven''t they?"


    The media has already reported about it, and Shahai Entertainment has also held a press conference. Ronan said: "The shooting is expected to start in April."


    Speaking of this, Ronan can of course guess Mrs. Seyfried''s intentions.


    "Will the surviving characters from the previous film appear in the sequel?" Mrs. Seyfried also asked very skillfully: "Are the two main characters related?"


    Ronan told the truth: "The second part is a brand-new character and story."


    The roles in the first part have all been changed, and the heroes and heroines are even more standard Americans. This is not only to meet the needs of the market, but also to save the cost of actors.


    The pay of the actors in the sequel will rise a lot, and there will be no problems in this aspect when changing roles.


    Mrs. Seyfried did not expect this to be the result: "Aren''t the sequels all the same characters from the previous one?"


    Ronan said directly: "Not all are like this."


    The most important thing in "Human Removal Project" is the setting of the background, the role is not the key.


    In the previous life series, the main characters are also changed one by one.


    "This...this..." Mrs. Seyfried has completely lost the spirit of negotiating with Ronan two years ago. The whole person seems to be in anxiety, wanting to speak and hesitating, and reluctant to give up the most. It took more than ten seconds for this line of hope to make up her mind, and said: "Since the "Human Elimination Project", Amanda has not received any drama. This is almost two years.


    Ronan didn''t answer the conversation, just glanced at Amanda Seyfried, but Amanda Seyfried lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.


    Mrs. Seyfried tentatively said: "Mr. Anderson, I heard that Shahai Entertainment has promoted multiple movie projects at the same time. Inside... Inside..." She cruelly asked, "Is there a suitable role for Amanda? "


    Looking at the newly-delivered cakes, and thinking of the many cakes he had previously delivered, Ronan thought for a while, and said, "There is a character, but the shooting will be in the second half of the year."


    There is a red queen in "Resident Evil", it doesn''t matter what age is, just let Amanda play it.


    But Ronan never thought of doing charity, saying: "The role scenes will not be many, and the pay is not high."


    Mrs. Seyfried stopped talking immediately. Like most ordinary parents, she wanted her daughter to have a good future and also wanted to get more benefits.


    Where are so many good things in the world.


    "Good." Mrs. Seyfried only hesitated a little, and said: "Mr. Anderson, I really don''t know how to thank you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are welcome, Amanda and I are also friends. She gave me so many cakes."


    Amanda raised her head and looked at Ronan. The expression on her face finally became more natural, and said, "Ronan, thank you for treating me as a friend."


    Ronan nodded to the 15-year-old girl and said, "It''s just a small matter."


    Mrs. Seyfried made a few more polite words with Ronan, and then offered to leave. Ronan did not stay, but Amanda Seyfried suddenly said that he wanted to say a few words to Ronan.


    Ronan did not refuse. Mrs. Seyfried went to the front desk first. He sat near the door deliberately. Although he had been in contact with the mother and daughter many times, he knew something, but some things had to be guarded against.


    After all, this is Hollywood where everything can happen.


    "What''s wrong, Amanda?" Ronan looked at Amanda''s unnatural little face and asked, "Are your parents still wanting you to drop out of school."


    Amanda shook her head: "No, I told them to dispel this idea." She bit her lip, and then said for a while: "Sorry, Ronan, today''s matter has caused you trouble."


    Ronan looked at her without speaking.


    Amanda continued: "I advised mother not to come and disturb you, but mother insisted on coming."


    "It''s okay." Ronan said with a smile: "For me, it''s really a small matter."


    In fact, it''s just a matter of one sentence. For roles like the Red Queen, does it make any difference who the actors are?


    Ronan is definitely not so easy to talk to when it comes to acting as a heroine or supporting actress.


    Amanda''s expression didn''t relax at all: "Mom is very anxious lately. As soon as I missed the role and failed consecutive auditions, she couldn''t help but took me to find you."


    Ronan could see that if Amanda Seyfried did not finish speaking these words, he would not feel well.


    "It''s normal to fail the audition." Ronan persuaded: "Don''t take it to heart."


    These adolescent little girls are often very sensitive, too easily agitated, and too vulnerable to shocks.


    "The audition failed. Actually... In fact, the next few times were caused by me." Amanda Seyfried stood up suddenly and closed the door of the reception room.


    Ronan was surprised, saying that the girls nowadays are so bold and initiative?


    Do you want to open the door?


    Amanda Seyfried''s voice became very low: "I went to an audition for a TV crew last year, called "Let the World Turn". There was a role that suits me well, but after the audition, the producer..."


    She looked at Ronan and seemed determined, and said, "When I left the crew, I met the producer again. He said... He said he invited me to visit his house alone the next day."


    Ronan instantly understood what was going on. Not everyone in Hollywood was so behaved like him.


    There are few, but not without, ideas that dare to beat minors. In previous lives, I have seen gossip reports that the director of "X-Men", Brian Singer, has violated male underage actors.


    By the way, Amanda Seyfried is sweet and cute, and has a soft and soft voice. I am afraid that such a soft girl may be a favorite of many people.


    Sure enough, there are really too few good people like me. Ronan sighed secretly.


    Think about the relationship between him and Amanda Seyfried, keeping a proper distance from start to finish, and being alone is even more for fear of causing unnecessary trouble. The door is open when meeting in the office...


    Who is that producer? Too unruly!


    For some reason, Ronan was very angry.


    Seeing Ronan looking angry, Amanda was suddenly moved. Is this because her words are angry? Is Ronan angry with the producer?


    Ronan said that he is a friend, and this is true.


    "Are you okay?" Ronan couldn''t ask directly, he could only pretend to care.


    Amanda said: "I''m fine, I rejected him and ran away."

 Chapter 177： Recommend a director

    ? As if thinking about the situation that day, Amanda Seyfried whispered: "I never thought that bad guys are so close to me, a respected producer, is such a shameless person! "


    Ronan touched his nose subconsciously and said, "Many people cannot just look at the surface."


    "Yeah." Amanda kept nodding: "Ronan, I can see that not every producer is as good as you."


    Ronan didn''t feel ashamed at all, but smiled and said, "Stay away from this kind of person. Amanda, protect yourself."


    Amanda finally had a natural smile: "I ran away after I refused that day."


    Ronan knew that, in fact, this was the best choice. The police could not be resolved. The other party just invited Amanda Seyfried to be a guest.


    With the development of society up to now, the speed of information dissemination is extremely fast. As long as some things are hinted a little, each other will understand what they mean.


    "Later, I always failed the audition." Amanda said again: "Will it be related to this person?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "It''s hard to tell, it may be related."


    Some filmmakers have a very wide network, but the possibility of a relationship is relatively small. This kind of thing is generally about you and me. If you refuse, no one will hold onto it.


    "Don''t think too much, it''s okay." Ronan comforted: "A TV show producer, even if he is influential, will not affect me."


    Amanda Seyfried nodded: "Well, I listen to you." She pointed to the outside of the reception room: "I didn''t tell my mother about this. I''m afraid she is worried, so don''t tell her, OK?"


    Ronan assured: "Okay. This is the secret of the two of us."


    Amanda Seyfried prepares to leave: "I''m leaving."


    Ronan urged: "There are problems that can''t be solved, just come to me."


    Sending Amanda Seyfried to the front desk, Ronan said to Mrs. Seyfried: "When the crew selects the actors, I will let someone inform you that the audition process will also go away."


    Mrs. Seyfried thanked her busy schedule: "Mr. Anderson, thank you for giving Amanda the opportunity."


    Amanda Seyfried just kept staring at Ronan, thinking about the shameless producer before, and then looking at Ronan, the gap was too big.


    The two quickly left. Ronan returned to the reception room and took the handbag, and gave it to Eva at the front desk to share the cake.


    Afterwards, Ronan returned to the office, finished the work at hand, and began to read the first draft of "Twilight" written by Lindsay Bill. He didn''t know because he had never seen the original version in his previous life and there was a major adaptation of the movie. What are the specific changes.


    After spending three days, Ronan read the first draft intermittently, and didn''t think there was anything that could be changed.


    There are too many such slots, and the subject of Marie Su alone is not very attractive to men.


    Ronan contacted an editor at Random House through the company''s channel and recommended the past. Those commercial editors may have average book writing skills, but they have a deep understanding of the book market, so they will provide professional suggestions for amendments. , Far better than Ronan and other outsiders.


    There will be a regular review at the publisher, and it will take a while to get specific news.


    At the station, Lindsay Bill placed a stack of books next to him. When Ronan passed by, she was holding a copy of "1984" to read.


    Ronan has not read this book, but he has heard of it, and it is called "American New World" and "We", and is known as the three masterpieces of dystopia.


    Lindsay Bill saw Ronan pull the chair next to him and sit down, smiling and saying, "Boss."


    "Is this preparing for "The Hunger Games"?" Ronan asked.


    "I have nothing else to do. I took a few days off and collected some dystopian books." Lindsay Bill bookmarked the book and said: "I think "The Hunger Games" is better than "Twilight." It''s difficult to write, and it also involves totalitarian rule and politics, which I lack."


    It''s always good to be more prepared, Ronan agreed: "I will let Connie send someone to help you gather information."


    Lindsay Bill certainly wouldn''t refuse: "Someone will help me to start work soon." She glanced at Ronan and tentatively said: "The sooner you start writing, the sooner you can finish."


    Ronan was a little surprised because he paid his salary on a weekly basis.


    Lindsay Bill''s voice was much quieter: "I want to be a screenwriter sooner."


    Ronan immediately understood what she meant, and said: "Don''t worry, finish these three, as long as you want, the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment welcomes you to join."


    Valuable people deserve recognition.


    I also talked to Lindsay Bill about the main plot and character settings of "The Hunger Games". Ronan left the company and rushed to the Warner Studios. The crew of "Human Removal Project 2" has already moved in here.


    As long as any film producer with a little experience will follow the successful experience and template, Warner Studios is a blessed place for Shahai Entertainment. Several movies were shot here, even the box office losing "Ace Agent", all won for the company Large income.


    Warner Studios is now in dilapidated state. The rental cost is not as high as it was in the past. There are independent office areas and suitable post-production studios inside, which can provide a lot of convenience for the crew.


    As a result of an appointment with Tom Cruise, Ronan soon went to the Warner Studios.


    Unexpectedly, Tom Cruise arrived earlier than he did.


    When Ronan arrived, Tom Cruise was talking to Andrew about the general situation of the crew.


    "Hi, Tom." Ronan took the initiative to say hello.


    Tom Cruise shook his hand and joked: "You are late."


    In the previous few exchanges, plus the current cooperation, Ronan was not polite with him, saying: "You are here early."


    Tom Cruise smiled brightly: "I just came here too."


    Ronan looked at him a little, Tom Cruise looked normal and didn''t seem to be influenced by the media too much.


    Recently, there have been more and more rumors about Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and the media has also contributed to it. It is said that the couple have separated and the divorce battle is about to start.


    Compared to Tom Cruise¡¯s silence, Nicole Kidman gave full play to the advantages of women. In several interviews, she cried out about her misfortune in marriage, etc., and mentioned several times that Tom Cruise had signed a prenuptial agreement with her. , As if she was a miserable victim, Tom Cruise was going to let her go out of the house.


    If a man complains publicly about this kind of thing, it must be a curse. There are hats such as lacklustre and miserly, and they will definitely not be removed from the head.


    And women? It''s easy to win sympathy.


    As for true or false? No one cares.


    What the media needs is an eye-catching material, and the audience only believes what they can see.


    In his previous life, when Ronan first saw the report of the divorce case of the century, he sympathized with Nicole Kidman and hated Tom Cruise, but things were not as simple as they seemed.


    "How is the crew?" Tom Cruise didn''t seem to be affected too much: "How is the progress?"


    Andrew said: "We plan to start filming in mid-April and finish filming at the beginning of June at the latest. All post-production will be completed in September and will be released on Halloween this year."


    Tom Cruise turned to Ronan: "Is it issued by your issuing company?"


    Ronan confirmed: "The Embassy Pictures is responsible for North American and overseas distribution."


    Tom Cruise was a bit suspicious: "Is it all right overseas?"


    He knows that Ronan has established overseas distribution channels for the Embassy Pictures, among which he has also contributed, otherwise there will be no investment opportunities in the "Human Removal Project 2".


    Ronan said: "Embassy Pictures almost completely took over the distribution department of Polygram Pictures, and most of the distribution offices around the world have been established. Alan Albert is an individual talent and is working on several films of Shahai Entertainment. Overseas distribution plan."


    "Speaking of it, I really admire you." Tom Cruise doesn''t seem to be telling lies: "In just one year, you have established extremely critical North American distribution channels and overseas distribution channels. DreamWorks did not do anything. To."


    Ronan smiled: "Good luck. Really, good luck. Such an opportunity is rare."


    In the next ten years, we will never even encounter such a good opportunity again. DreamWorks will continue to fall apart, and has neither established nor bought overseas distribution channels, and will only retreat under the pressure of the six major companies.


    Tom Cruise''s tone is not without envy: "Able to independently produce and distribute independently, except for the Big Six, there are very few such companies in Hollywood."


    Ronan knew that he was telling the truth. There are many Hollywood companies that can distribute films in North America, but few have overseas distribution capabilities.


    "Tom." Ronan said suddenly: "You and your friends'' company, if there is a film to be released, you can find my Embassy Pictures."


    "I will find you if I need it," Tom Cruise said.


    He has participated in the investment of many films, and even owns part of the copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series, but he has no such consideration for the time being.


    Before Embassy Pictures proves its overseas distribution ability , you must not take a risk.


    Andrew had work to do, Ronan took Tom Cruise around in the studio, director James Huang went to Long Beach to inspect the location, and the entire director team was temporarily out of here.


    Turning around, when he came to the entrance of the studio, Ronan suddenly thought that Tom Cruise had worked hard in Hollywood for nearly two decades and had become a first-line star for more than ten years. He has a wide network of contacts. Maybe he can recommend a suitable one. Candidate.


    "Fatal Turn" has never found a suitable director.


    "Right, Tom." Ronan is not polite at this time since he befriends Tom Cruise: "You have a lot of connections in Hollywood and you know many people. Can you recommend a director for me?"


    Tom Cruise asked: "Do you have a movie project?"


    Ronan said naturally: "An original horror movie."


    Hearing the original, Tom Cruise''s interest in an instant diminished. If he was in the sequel, he could still try to see Ronan''s willingness to accept investment, and forget about the original movie.

 Chapter 178： Reuse of waste resources

    ? "That''s about it." Ronan gave the general idea of ??"Fatal Bend". Attorney Dinah Ampton has registered the copyright with the Copyright Office: "This is a typical American horror film. The investment is about At around US$10 million, a director with experience and control is needed."


    Tom Cruise thought about it for a while and said: "I know some horror film directors, such as Wes Craven."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Wes Craven''s pay is too high. Is there any lower pay?"


    The director of this horror film, Ronan, of course knows that his representative works include "Men Ghost Street" and "Screaming Scream", and there seem to be some very powerful horror films behind.


    It seems that there are also types of perverted murderers on the road similar to "Fatal Turn".


    "The pay is lower?" Tom Cruise thought about it again, and said: "By the way, my agency, CAA, signed a Mexican director named Gilmore Del Toro some time ago, who is a Mexican director. People used to shoot movies in Mexico, specializing in horror films. It seems that a horror film called "Mutated DNA" was filmed in Hollywood before, which was not very successful."


    Ronan thought a little, and said, "I have heard of this Mexican."


    Tom Cruise said directly: "I will go back to say hello to his agent and ask them to find you. A little director, you''d better check it first, it may not be appropriate."


    Ronan nodded: "I see."


    Although Gilmour del Toro, Alfonso Cuar¨®n and Alessandra Inarito were known as the three best Mexican directors in the past life, the current top director is still just a small person. Several more works are also horror movies similar to B-level movies.


    Ronan remembered that Gilmour Del Toro was the director who started shooting horror films, and he was a typical weirdo.


    If appropriate, gyro director may not be an option.


    The two left the Warner Studios, and Tom Cruise invited Ronan to have lunch. Ronan did not refuse and followed Tom Cruise to a Michelin three-star restaurant in Beverly Hills.


    There is no conflict of interest between the two parties and their respective businesses are developing rapidly. Ronan has shown sincerity when he asked Tom Cruise to help several times, and the relationship between them can be said to be quite good.


    Stars need producers, and producers need stars. Ronan and Tom Cruise also have plans to continue making friends.


    "I heard that you succeeded in financing in India?" Tom Cruise asked: "Is it easy to find investment in India?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t need to pit Tom Cruise, saying: ¡°It¡¯s not easy. Indians are very savvy. They have Bollywood and they are also familiar with the mode of film operation. After I signed with the Indians, the Indians not only stayed in the crew. A supervisor was hired, and PricewaterhouseCoopers was hired as a third-party financial supervisor."


    Tom Cruise frowned: "It''s very troublesome. It is enough that most overseas investors have third-party guarantees."


    Ronan said: "There are too many Indians working in the United States. Indians know the United States better than we thought."


    Tom Cruise tilted his head to think, and said, "I also want to finance and shoot a few projects. I thought Indians were a good choice. Hearing you say that, it doesn''t seem appropriate."


    "You also want to raise money?" Ronan thought of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which could no longer cooperate, and seemed to be able to use it again. He sold it to Tom Cruise as a favor: "The UAE is a good choice, especially Abu Dhabi Investment Authority."


    He simply said: "Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has sufficient funds. Tom, if you are interested, I can give you their contact information, and you can let people try to contact them."


    Tom Cruise had obviously heard of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and said: "Okay, thanks a lot, Ronan."


    Ronan reminded: "The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is very ambitious. If you can really cooperate with them, pay more attention."


    He found out the contact information of Semir and sent it to Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise thanked again.


    The waste resources in Ronan''s hands have been reused again.


    Perhaps it was because Ronan was really good, and the conversation between Tom Cruise and Ronan got deeper and deeper, and even talked about something from his youth.


    "I had dyslexia at the time." Tom Cruise said bluntly: "Don''t talk about reading scripts. Even the most basic newspaper reading is a problem. I have made a lot of hard work and have not improved. Until I joined Scientology, Probably I am religious enough, and the dyslexia was cured soon."


    Ronan just listened, surely he wouldn''t be so stupid to say that Scientology is a cult. In front of a believer, insulting his beliefs, isn''t he asking for hardship?


    Tom Cruise still said: "I think Scientology has changed my life, and it is precisely because of Scientology that I am now."


    Ronan said at the right moment: "I heard that you have done a lot to give back to Scientology."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "It''s all small things."


    Suddenly, Ronan noticed that some people''s eyes fell to this side frequently, and seemed to pay special attention to Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise also saw it.


    "I''m a hot news recently." Tom Cruise laughed at himself.


    Ronan knew what he was talking about, and tentatively asked, "Are you irretrievable?"


    Tom Cruise nodded insignificantly: "She has left Beverly Hills and moved to Malibu." He shook his head again: "I am the enemy in her eyes."


    Ronan was silent. The celebrity couple now occupy most of the gossip media traffic.


    Tom Cruise said: "Is there no love in the past? She doesn''t care about it at all? In her eyes, I am arrogant and narcissistic? Or a stubborn miser?"


    Having said that, Tom Cruise picked up the glass and drank the red wine inside.


    Obviously, separation and imminent divorce brought a lot of trouble to Tom Cruise.


    "Tom, you are not the kind of person she said." Ronan said seriously: "Although we have not known each other for a long time, I can feel that you are completely different from what she said."


    "Thank you." Tom Cruise forced a smile.


    Ronan said, "Don''t be so polite, we are friends."


    Tom Cruise sighed: "I don''t know who I should say to, and no one will listen to some things, some things, she played so well, a wife who was so wronged and abandoned, huh... ¡­"


    Ronan actually knew very well that Tom Cruise was not as exaggerated as Nicole Kidman said, but also not as innocent as he himself said.


    "Can''t save it?" Ronan asked again.


    Tom Cruise is abnormally certain: "I can''t recover."


    It was another tragedy of "when love is gone", Ronan sighed in his heart and said, "Can I tell me what I think?"


    This kind of private topic can effectively shorten the distance between the two parties, from a business friend to a personal friend.


    "Go ahead." Tom Cruise didn''t care.


    Ronan said: "I have no experience in this area, but I think the longer this kind of thing drags on, the greater the harm to both parties, especially for the man..."


    Tom Cruise looked at Ronan: "Go on."


    Ronan added: "With the current social situation, the woman is naturally in a weak position. As long as she cries in front of the media, it is very detrimental to the man, and no matter what the man says, it is very easy for the media and the public to misunderstand, and may even say Everything is wrong."


    Tom Cruise said directly: "You are right, in fact I am facing this situation now."


    Ronan said calmly: "In my personal opinion, the sooner it ends, the more people can get rid of this vortex as soon as possible. Tom, if the time is too long, it will have a great impact on your reputation."


    If the other person is just an ordinary producer and tell him this, Tom Cruise will not even listen to it, but a promising producer and film company boss, no one can ignore his opinions.


    Even this person may be worth over 100 million in just two years.


    It is absolutely impossible for such a person to say that he does not understand the entertainment industry and cannot see through these things in Hollywood.


    Tom Cruise said seriously, "Thank you for your suggestion, and I intend to deal with it as soon as possible." He finally showed a trace of disgust: "I don''t want to contact that woman again! She''d better not contact me again!"


    Ronan didn''t say anything, but knew that it was impossible. The name of Tom Cruise''s ex-wife could be used at any time in this life.


    The mass fans in the United States don''t like Nicole Kidman at all, and can even be said to be a bit annoying. Strictly speaking, Nicole Kidman is a typical junior high, which will affect many people''s senses.


    But the three years after the divorce from Tom Cruise was Nicole Kidman¡¯s most glorious three years. Many people say that Nicole Kidman who left Tom Cruise really shined with glory~www .novelhall.com~ However, those who have followed the relevant news during this period are not difficult to find that Nicole Kidman has made full use of the divorce case and Tom Cruise¡¯s powerful identity as a Hollywood superstar. Molded as a victim and a disadvantaged party, he won countless sympathy.


    Sympathy always has a time limit. Once the sympathy points are gone, North American audiences have returned to the previous state of Nicole Kidman.


    In addition, Nicole Kidman''s success lies not only in these, but also in her approach to Harvey Weinstein, Miramax''s "The Moment" helped her get the Oscar queen.


    As for whether there are other insider trading, perhaps Judy Dench and Meryl Streep may know.


    According to Ronan, it is impossible for someone like Harvey Weinstein to let go of the meat.


    After lunch, Ronan and Tom Cruise parted and went to the Embassy Pictures. First he talked with Alan Albert to learn about the development of several film release plans, and then he called Robert Lee. Telephone and asked about the progress of overseas distribution channels.

 Chapter 179： Core Business

    ? With an uneasy heart, Robert once again set foot on the land of the UAE, but this time it is not Abu Dhabi, but another city with rich people-Dubai!


    The Middle East is an area not covered by the former Polaroid Films distribution department. The Embassy Pictures wants to establish distribution channels here, and Arab countries cannot avoid it in any case.


    The film industry is a small industry in Arabia, but it has a cumulative annual output value of more than one billion US dollars. No distribution company can easily give up.


    After the staff recruited by Embassy Pictures arrived, they immediately rushed to the Middle East to establish the Embassy Pictures Middle East branch.


    However, it is not easy to open up a market with no possessions. For example, the branch office cannot cover every country in the Middle East, and there must be a most suitable fixed location.


    This matter eventually passed to Robert Lee and Danny Donald.


    Robert Lee chose the UAE.


    He did a lot of preliminary work with Danny Donald and found that one of the biggest audiences of Hollywood movies in Arab countries is Saudis. But sadly, Saudi Arabia bans public screening of movies. Saudis want to watch movies. They can only choose Enter the UAE to watch.


    For the overall wealthy Saudi Arabia, this expenditure can only be regarded as a drizzle.


    The UAE is the country with the most relaxed policy on the film industry in the entire Arab world, and there are also a large number of movie fans who like to watch movies in theaters.


    Coupled with the Saudis, the UAE is truly the number one film market in the Arab world.


    Dubai and Abu Dhabi are not an emirate, and there is a very large distribution company that can distribute movies throughout the UAE, even to Bahrain and Qatar.


    Through the window, looking at the Burj Al Arab Hotel not far away, which has just opened, Danny Donald said: "This is an unfamiliar market. The Embassy Pictures come here and belong to the pioneers. We should avoid radical approaches and adopt a steady and steady approach. Strategy."


    Anthony is the director of the Middle East Region of Embassy Pictures. Not only is he proficient in Arabic, he also has a quarter of Arab ancestry. The Arabs feel offended and we will have a lot of trouble."


    Robert leaned back in his chair and said, "I agree with you."


    Danny Donald added: "Film Company is currently the largest film distributor in the Arab world, and it also has the largest cinema company in the UAE. As long as we can sign an agency distribution contract with them, Embassy Pictures can initially establish itself in the Arab world. The world¡¯s cinema distribution business."


    He added: ¡°At present, among the six major Hollywood companies, except for Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., other companies also use agency distribution methods. It is temporarily impossible for us to extract a large number of manpower and funds for the Arab market. It¡¯s a very good choice."


    Robert asked, "How much is their agency commission?"


    Anthony replied: "Film company integrates cinema and distribution. For example, in the UAE market, we can probably take about 30% of the box office amount."


    "Sure." Robert nodded.


    Danny Donald said: "This is pretty good. In some markets, we can only get a quarter or even a tenth. Even if it is the Western European market that can be directly issued by theater companies, we can get the box office share. Only one-third of the total box office."


    Robert said: "Let''s talk about cinema distribution first, and then talk about offline distribution."


    "You and Anthony go to the film company to discuss cooperation." Danny Donald made a suggestion: "I will investigate offline business and try to find potential partners as soon as possible."


    Robert glanced at Anthony, saw that he had no objection, and said, "Okay, it''s so decided."


    After two days of preparation, Robert and Anthony made an appointment with Zahad, the head of the film company.


    "Embassy Pictures is a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, and we have a good cooperative relationship with the UAE."


    This time it was not the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, but a company affiliated to the Dubai Consortium. Robert did his best: "Since 1998, we have cooperated with your country¡¯s Abu Dhabi for three consecutive films. Is our best friend..."


    Compared with ordinary Western film companies, Zahad has a more favorable opinion of Relativity Entertainment. Although they belong to two emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are ultimately one country, and the relationship between the two parties is also considered close. Abu Dhabi consortium and Hollywood cooperation.


    That Shahai Entertainment is a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment.


    "Have you been to Abu Dhabi?" Zahad asked.


    Robert smiled and said: "I have been there. I have also interviewed His Excellency Mansour from the Investment Bureau."


    He believed that he was not wrong. Although the interviewer was Ronan, he was also a member of the team.


    "Do you know Mansour?" Zahad said, "My company has also cooperated with him. The "Human Removal Project" was issued by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to Film Company."


    Robert smiled more brilliantly: "The Mankind Elimination Project is the first film we have collaborated with in Abu Dhabi."


    The two sides had an indirect cooperation, and there were people they knew in common. Robert was also not limited to one pattern. He was influenced by Ronan, and he had no prejudice against the Arabs. The cooperation was considered smooth.


    Later, Anthony, an American with Arab descent, also joined in.


    After five negotiations for a week, the two sides finally finalized the cooperation. The film company is responsible for the online distribution of films launched by Embassy Pictures in the Arab world. Embassy Pictures can take 32% of the total box office revenue.


    The signing of this agreement has made Embassy Pictures very satisfied.


    The overseas distribution department of Embassy Pictures has also opened up in the previously blank Arab market.


    Robert signed a theater distribution agreement, Danny Donald also contacted the UAE''s largest television station and video tape production distributor, and disc technology has also flowed into this country.


    In the next half month, Robert, Anthony and Danny Donald not only signed multiple offline distribution agreements, but even established a relationship with Al Jazeera, the most influential in the Middle East. In the future, as long as the film is suitable, enter The broadcast of Al Jazeera¡¯s channels is not a problem at all.


    The work in the Arab region of the Middle East market finally opened up. The rest of the work can be handed over to Anthony and his subordinates. Robert and Danny Donald rushed to Israel to prepare for the battle again.


    A good friend of the Arabs instantly became a close friend of the Jews. Robert and Danny Donald didn¡¯t mention the cooperation with Abu Dhabi, and talked about the excellence of the Jewish descendants for the development of Hollywood and the world of film art. contribution.


    In order to establish overseas distribution channels, these are nothing at all.


    Robert knows very well that they are engaged in the core business of Hollywood movies.


    The core of Hollywood movies has long been transformed into distribution and promotion, which is expressed in English.


    The term is not limited to media products, it is also called channels in other industries.


    The overseas market is becoming more and more important to Hollywood, and even some high-investment films can no longer pay back by relying solely on the North American market.


    There are also some movies that have hit the North American box office, but can be sold overseas, thereby achieving profitability.


    Ronan has been staying in Los Angeles to dominate the overall situation, and at this stage when the entire Relativity Entertainment is still very fragile, he also needs to make major decisions himself.


    The news that Robert and Danny Donald have settled the Middle East market is a major incentive for Ronan.


    Although many difficulties have been encountered, overseas channels are improving day by day.


    Embassy Pictures will soon have the ability to independently distribute films overseas.


    As far as Ronan knows, Lionsgate has just put the establishment of overseas distribution channels on its agenda and set up a ten-year overseas distribution establishment and expansion plan.


    Among them, the manpower and material resources were far more than the embassy film won the distribution department of Polaroid Film.


    Embassy Pictures is also recruiting, and more suitable candidates will be dispatched to all over the world to be familiar with the film distribution business.


    In addition, Embassy Pictures, which does not need to directly distribute films in theaters, has launched three small productions bought from overseas, all of which directly enter the offline market with discs and video tapes.


    The three films cost a total of 260,000 U.S. dollars, and they paid back just over a month after they went public.


    During this period, Ronan also hired professional companies to conduct detailed market surveys. From the data obtained, it is not difficult to analyze that the majority of people in the United States with more than 35 people go to theaters to watch movies in a small proportion, accounting for less than 100 Twenty points.


    These people don''t like watching movies? of course not.


    Compared with theaters full of teenagers, these older groups prefer to watch video tapes or DVDs at home.


    Limited by equipment and movie types, they seldom choose visual effects movies. Drama movies are often the first choice. Even some of them like niche movies.


    For example, B-level movies such as the mill movie or horror plasma movies.


    This has also led to some movies that are not even available at the box office of $10,000 in theaters ~ www.novelhall.com ~ can earn millions of dollars in the offline rental market.


    For example, some Hong Kong-produced action movies have a group of hard-core audiences across the United States, and the main communication channel is the offline rental market. Quentin Tarantino can be regarded as a representative figure in this group.


    There are also Hollywood films that cannot be shown in theaters, but they can make a lot of money in the rental market.


    Ronan had a film "This Man Comes From Earth" in his previous life, which had never been screened in North America. However, it was rumored on the Internet that it had a box office of more than 100 million US dollars. The people who were so good at the North American box office finally made jokes.


    But one thing is that this film is a winner in the offline market in terms of cost.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ strategy of buying and distributing films will not change, and it earns millions of dollars a year.


    After the Oscars in 2000, Ronan ushered in a team of local tycoons from Abu Dhabi, and these collaborators came to Los Angeles in person.

 Chapter 180： Investment game

    ? "How many, please here."


    On the office floor where Shahai Entertainment is located, Ronan led three Arabs in suits into an office and introduced: "This is the script creation department of Shahai Entertainment."


    Hasan, dressed in a suit and very stylish, looked at the busy screenwriters at his desk and asked, "Is the movie script we invested in created here?"


    Hussein asked curiously: "Ronan, isn''t the screenwriter you?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "Hollywood has a mature script writing model and process. I provide creativity and settings, and then hand it over to the scriptwriter below to write specific content."


    Aziz, who also invested in "Reaper Is Coming," asked: "So many people write, won''t the plot be messy?"


    Ronan simply explained: "As long as the creation is close to the main line, there will be no chaos. You have invested in movies one after another, and they are also experts. I must know that Hollywood movies contain a lot of content."


    Of course the three of them would not admit that they were outsiders, and nodded immediately.


    "Everyone has limited energy, and the screenwriter is no exception. It is impossible to cover everything." Ronan added: "Some people are good at writing emotional dramas, some are good at writing action dramas, and some are good at writing chase dramas. In this creative mode, everyone only Write what you are best at, and gather the best of everyone, and the script will be even better."


    Hassan seems to understand: "So, no wonder Hollywood movies can spread all over the world."


    Ronan''s remarks are not very accurate. This kind of assembly line processing method has both advantages and disadvantages.


    But at this time, for commercial films, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.


    The model of continued success is easier to achieve success.


    Ronan invited three people to another office. Compared with the busy screenwriting department, it was a bit deserted and there were not many people.


    "This is the production department of Shahai Entertainment." Luo Nan introduced: "This department is in charge of the company''s film shooting business."


    Aziz looked at the empty office and asked, "So few people?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t take it seriously, saying: ¡°The employees of the department will directly participate in the preparation, shooting and production of the film. At present, Shahai Entertainment has many films being shot at the same time, including a major production with an investment of 50 million US dollars. On the set, there are only a few left-behind staff in the office."


    "A big production of 50 million dollars?" Hassan keenly caught the point.


    Ronan smiled, and said: "Based on a best-selling film adapted from a champion, starring Oscar winner Matt Damon."


    Others are not clear, but Hassan became more concerned about the Oscar winner.


    Actors who have won Oscars are definitely not ordinary actors, they are all big stars.


    Hussein was also very concerned, and he lightly touched Hassan''s sleeve, Aziz winked again and again.


    Hasan understood what his companion meant, and tentatively asked, "Does this film need investment?"


    Ronan said: "The US$50 million fund has been put in place. After the Indian Mountain Foundation visited Los Angeles last month, it reached a cooperation agreement with Shahai Entertainment to invest US$40 million in this project."


    Even the Indians are here? Hassan''s face was still, but his heart was fluctuating.


    He has friends in the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau. He has heard that the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau no longer cooperates with Shahai Entertainment. This time he came to Los Angeles to settle the previous investment on the one hand. Sea entertainment.


    If they can benefit, they will consider reinvesting no matter what the investment bureau is.


    Hassan has some doubts, but also worried that Shahai Entertainment will have a problem.


    If Indians invest in Shahai Entertainment''s movies, then Shahai Entertainment is normal, otherwise the investment of 40 million US dollars...


    "Three, please go here."


    Ronan took the three people back to the largest office in the middle. After arriving in the reception room, Hassan saw a lot of photo frames hanging on the wall of the reception room. Most of them were movie posters and some were photos. One of them was Shahai. The entertainment George Clint exchanged a contract with an Indian.


    "Please sit down." Ronan asked, "Drink tea or coffee."


    "Clean water is good," Hassan said.


    Ronan asked Eva at the front desk to bring three glasses of water.


    "The company is in the process of final reconciliation with the bank. The investment settlement of "Death is Coming" can be carried out in three days." Ronan said with a smile: "Next Monday we will settle the investment income."


    Hussein asked urgently: "How much is the gain this time?"


    Ronan deliberately said: ""Reaper is coming" is not as profitable as "Human Removal Project", with a profit margin of 30%.


    "Thirty percent is not low!" Hussein smiled embarrassedly.


    Hassan gave him a wink and said, "Ronan, we have always had confidence in you and your company''s ability to operate movies. This must be another win-win benefit."


    Ronan said, "I also want to thank you for your great support."


    Aziz interjected: "It''s better for Ronan to choose your investment project."


    He had heard before that the film of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority lost money. This film can make a profit of 30%, which is a lot.


    Hasan moved in his heart and took the opportunity to ask: "I heard that "Ace Agent" failed? Didn''t make a profit?"


    "Yes, it was a fiasco in business." Ronan said bitterly: "The value of this film lies more outside of business. What I value more is its social influence."


    Aziz said: "The movie is great, but..."


    Sighing, he shook his head straight.


    Hassan didn¡¯t pay attention to these, and asked, ¡°Is it because of the failure of "Ace Agent" that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority does not cooperate with you?"


    Ronan said calmly: "Of course not." He was prepared and told the truth with a choice: "The Investment Bureau wants to buy my company, but the company is my father''s painstaking effort. I can''t just save my father for a little money. The company that had worked hard for it all my life was sold, so I rejected the Investment Board."


    Hussein looked at Hassan, then at Ronan: Is this true?


    Why did a good investment film suddenly become a buying company? The Investment Bureau is a subsidiary of the royal family, but it is too domineering, right?


    Hassan was a little strange: "This news hasn''t spread? I haven''t heard anyone say it in Abu Dhabi?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "The representative of the Investment Bureau is in Los Angeles, and Prince Saleh also knows about this."


    Hearing this, Hassan had a lot less doubts, and gradually relieved his heart. The cooperation between the Investment Bureau and Shahai Films broke down, obviously not because of the problem of Shahai Entertainment, but the investment bureau itself.


    This shows that Shahai Entertainment has no problem.


    It should be easy to find someone to find out.


    Ronan added: "The Investment Bureau will not cooperate with Shahai Entertainment. This will not affect our cooperation." He joked: "Several people shouldn''t buy a Hollywood film company?"


    "No, no." Hussein smiled and said, "What do we do for investment and acquisition of film companies? We don''t understand film production and management either."


    Hassan echoed: "Yes, we are not interested in film companies."


    Hearing what the two said, Ronan took the topic forward in a timely manner and asked: "I wonder if you are still interested in investing in movies?"


    Both Hussein and Aziz looked at Hassan, obviously focusing on Hassan''s opinions.


    "Didn''t Shahai Entertainment find investment from India?" Hasan asked, "There is still a funding gap?"


    Ronan immediately realized that the other party might still be interested in investing, and said: "It''s not the project I was talking about, it''s a horror movie, and the budget requires 25 million US dollars."


    "Not a big project?" Hussein seemed a little disappointed.


    Ronan smiled and said: "This is the same as the two projects we worked on before. They are both horror films. The most successful and surest film of Shahai Entertainment is the horror film."


    Both "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" are both horror films.


    Hassan and several people are in thinking, because the success of investing in two horror film projects is a fact in front of them.


    "We have cooperated more than once and we are partners who trust each other." Ronan''s voice is not high: "The 50 million dollar project did not notify you because it was an action spy movie, and it was Shahai Entertainment who tried this again. Genre. Unlike horror movies, Shahai Entertainment has a successful operation model, and the risk can be minimized."


    Hasan immediately thought that the failed "Ace Agent" was also a special agent action movie.


    "Let''s think about it." Hassan didn''t make a decision right away, and hinted to Hussein and Aziz, telling them to rest easy: "I will reply to you as soon as possible."


    Ronan said: "I hope it is good news. I like working with old friends."


    The official channels of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are broken, but it is also a good thing if the private investment channels can be maintained.


    In this way, Relativity Entertainment has three overseas investment channels from India, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. If you want to raise funds for first-line productions in the future, you don''t have to worry too much about the source of funds.


    Ronan asked some information about "Fatal Turn" to be given to three people.


    The three of Hassan left, Ronan sent them out of the company.


    Just back to the office, Mary and George Clint, who had been waiting for a long time, knocked on the door and came in.


    "How is it?" George Clint asked.


    Mary also looked at Ronan with concern, UU read www.uukanshu. com This is related to which set of accounts is used.


    "There are investment intentions." Ronan said directly: "But we are not sure. We wait for them for three days. If they do not reply to me, we will adopt plan A."


    "Such a movie made a loss..." George Clint Bironan had a conscience.


    Ronan said lightly: "This is Los Angeles, not Abu Dhabi!"


    George Kling said, "I hope that they will continue to cooperate with us, and it will also ease our financial pressure. Your future plans will require a lot of money."


    "I hope so too." Ronan whispered: "I give them 30% of the profit in plan B, which is to prevent their funds from being under the control of Shahai Entertainment and let them see on the data and reports. We are making a profit, but we don''t actually get much money. These funds will always be in our hands."


    Thirty percent of the profit is 4.5 million US dollars, plus the previous principal is only 15 million US dollars. If these people want to continue investing, the money will still remain in Shahai Entertainment.

 Chapter 181： Small group

    In the past two days, Ronan received a call from Hassan and others. They will once again cooperate with Shahai Entertainment to invest in the project "Fatal Bend". The total investment of the three is as high as 20 million US dollars.


    On the day when the investment income of "Reaper is coming" was settled, the Hassan and the three also signed a formal investment agreement with Shahai Entertainment.


    "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation."


    With applause, the two parties formally signed the contract.


    Ronan shook hands with Hassan, Hussein and Aziz one by one and said: "This will be the same successful cooperation as the previous two."


    Hasan smiled and said, "It must be."


    In the previous two days, he learned through various channels that Shahai Entertainment has not been affected by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and the scale has expanded rapidly in the past two years. Ronan Anderson has also acquired another film company, which is very developing. smoothly.


    The Indians are also cooperating with Shahai Entertainment, which is also confirmed.


    Then, he specifically found an Arab lawyer in Los Angeles, consulted some legal issues, and asked the other party to help review the contract and settlement statements to make sure that they were in compliance with laws and regulations.


    The income of "Reaper Is Coming" is much lower than that of "Human Elimination Project", but considering the average profit rate of Hollywood movies that I know about, plus years of business experience, the 30% profit rate is not low.


    The average profit margin of the import and export trade and processing industry of the three of them is less than 10%.


    With the signing of the formal investment contract between the two parties, Hassan and others invested US$15 million in "Reaper Is Coming", plus a 30% profit of US$4.5 million, totaling US$19.5 million, all invested in the "Fatal Corner" project Among.


    The three people signed the agreement and completed the following procedures, and returned to Abu Dhabi contentedly.


    "Not only did they not take $19.5 million, they also left $500,000." In the office, George Clint said with a smile: "Ronan, it''s better that you think of it."


    Mary was very calm: "This is not our money after all."


    Ronan said calmly: "If "Fatal Corner" is successful, they have successfully cooperated with us three times in succession, will they continue to cooperate next?"


    George Clint thought for a while, and said, "I will definitely continue to cooperate."


    Mary understood Ronan''s meaning: "Can this money stay in our account for a long time?"


    "Right." Ronan said slowly: "For investors, this is just a number, but it is a real financial aid for us. If one day they don''t want to cooperate with us anymore, there will be a movie with a serious loss. "


    George Clint laughed: "Like "Ace Agent"?"


    Ronan did not speak, but the meaning was clear.


    Mary is the financial director of Relativity Entertainment. She is very clear about what "Ace Agent" is. The funds invested by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in this project are actually used in the film preparation, shooting, production, promotion and distribution process. The legal method was transferred to the legitimate income of Relativity Entertainment and its subsidiaries.


    This is not money laundering, but normal business operations.


    "Isn''t "Fatal Corner" originally budgeted for 10 million US dollars?" George Clint asked: "Now I have received 20 million US dollars in investment..."


    Ronan thought for a moment and said, ¡°The production budget for this project has been increased to 25 million US dollars. We actually invested 10 million US dollars in the production, and the other 10 million US dollars... When this film is released in the future, the publicity budget will be allocated by Shahai Pictures. Assumed, the publicity expenses are incorporated into the cost."


    Both Mary and George Clint agreed with this approach.


    This is one of the cost calculation methods often used in Hollywood. The public cost of some movies includes not only the production costs, but also the promotion and distribution costs.


    For example, there are some films with huge amount of foreign investment, and the film prospects are promising. A film company like the Big Six companies that integrates production, promotion and distribution can incorporate the publicity expenditure into the cost, thereby increasing their total investment. Accounted for, enjoy more revenue sharing.


    The six major companies are playing very slippery ways, and all of them are legal means.


    Ronan added: "Once the project is established, Shahai Entertainment''s operations and daily expenses will all be accounted for in "Fatal Turn".


    This project has no third-party guarantee and no financial supervisor.


    This is why Ronan is trying his best to continue to cooperate with Hassan and others. Compared with Indians who know the film industry, these Arabs who wander at the door of the film industry can be called the best Hollywood film investors.


    After Mary and George Clint left, Ronan couldn''t help but think of the indescribable country on the other side of the Pacific. It seems that the coal bosses have already embarked on the road to get rich. Do these people know less about Hollywood?


    Then he forced himself to stop and stop thinking about it.


    When it comes to things over there, the risks are too great.


    Maybe we can set up an office of Embassy Pictures there first? After all, the film market has unlimited potential in the future.


    Polygram Films used to have a branch in Hong Kong City. After Embassy Pictures accepted their distribution department, it also set up a branch office in Hong Kong City. It can recruit people who really understand there and go north to that indescribable city. Set up a branch office first.


    Maybe the film released by Embassy Pictures can appear in the theater over there.


    There is no need to think about these series of horror films. There should be some hope in "The Bourne".


    Although there is only 13% of the box office share, no matter how small it is, it is meat.


    Moreover, we can make more preparations for the future.


    Ronan was not prepared to handle the matter personally and called Robert Lee. When he and Danny Donald arrived in Hong Kong City, they selected or recruited suitable candidates on the spot, and then relied on Polykin''s long-standing relationship with Hong Kong City. , Go north to the indescribable city, establish a branch office of the Embassy Film Industry, and then try to establish a relationship with the indescribable scissors.


    There is also China Film Group.


    In this era, most of the power to import foreign films is in the hands of this company, and Hollywood has a limited amount each year.


    With funding in place, preparations for "Deadly Bend" are also speeding up. Ronan has used George Clint¡¯s deputy Sandro as the production manager of the crew, and hired Darwin, who had previously collaborated with Shahai Entertainment to shoot video tapes. Sting worked as an associate producer and met with the CAA agent whom Tom Cruise contacted.


    Afterwards, Ronan met Gilmour del Toro. After several talks between the two sides, they were both satisfied with each other and signed a formal director contract.


    CAA also actively promoted this cooperation.


    Everyone can see that today''s Shahai Entertainment is developing rapidly. It belongs to the new territory of Hollywood, and the brokerage company will naturally not let go of such new resources.


    Ronan will not refuse to cooperate with any brokerage company, the best conditions are the most suitable business partners.


    Gilmour Del Toro is very good at horror films, and the pay is not expensive, only 800,000 US dollars. In addition to the rigid standards set by the directors'' union, it does not involve post-production.


    Today''s top director is far from the future Oscar winner.


    As the film needs some outstanding young actors and actresses, CAA recommended a batch to Shahai Entertainment, but Ronan did not refuse. These are all new potential actors signed by CAA. The conditions are guaranteed and the pay is not high, as long as they audition. If appropriate, it can be used directly.


    This can also reduce the heavy work of Shahai Entertainment and his producer.


    The Bourne Shadow project is cooperating with William Morris, and "Fatal Turn" is mainly cooperating with CAA. Future projects may also cooperate with other agencies.


    Ronan''s business map is gradually expanding.


    Relativity Entertainment and its two companies also settled their revenue for the 1999 fiscal year.


    During this year, Shahai Entertainment filmed two films, "Reaper is Coming" and "Ace Agent"; Embassy Pictures released three films "Blair the Witch", "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming"; Relativity Entertainment As a holding company, it mainly provides loan support for two subsidiaries.


    Due to the temporary inability to distribute films overseas, the overseas copyrights of these three films are all sold out at one time. "Blair the Witch" is US$50 million, "Reaper is Coming" and the other two videotapes are US$50 million, and "Ace Agent" is US$10 million. .


    In North America, the distribution of Embassy Pictures has brought diversified income to films, including cinema projection income, video tape and DVD rental and sales income, pay TV income, free TV income, Internet copyright income, and a small amount of film derivative copyright income.


    In addition, a company is discussing with Shahai Entertainment about the possibility of gamification of "Death Is Coming", and in the future this film can also realize game copyright revenue.


    There is also the sequel copyright of "Blair the Witch", which was sold to DreamWorks by Ronan for US$12 million and then the offline market revenue. Regardless of the TV copyright, or the rental and sale of video tapes and DVDs, there are funds. In a steady stream of accounts.


    Although it cannot be compared with the six major Hollywood companies or even DreamWorks, after Ronan has worked hard for two years, the film company in his hands has evolved from a video tape film company that was in debt and faced bankruptcy. A small group company with a simple industrial chain.


    Among them, the most important thing is to take the Embassy Film Industry and establish a distribution channel that belongs to itself.


    Distributors can participate in movie box office sharing, home entertainment sharing represented by video tapes and DVDs, TV broadcast sharing, and other royalties.


    Compared with the producer, the distributor is always the first to recover the cost of the input, and is the first to get a considerable distribution fee before the box office and other income flows into the hands of the producer or other agents.


    More importantly, the distribution company provided Ronan with another possibility, allowing him to have enough room for film operations. Even a commercially failed film like "Ace Agent" can actually bring benefits.

 Chapter 182： Profit profit

    ? With the support of the release of Embassy Pictures, the three films achieved high revenue.


    "Blair the Witch" has a total revenue of US$181.2 million, "Ace Agent" has a total revenue of US$28.2 million, and "Reaper is Coming" has a total revenue of US$118.1 million.


    Due to the sale of overseas copyrights, North American income accounted for the bulk of the revenue of the three films.


    These calculations are all overseas copyright income from the sale, not the total overseas income in the hands of Sony Columbia.


    In fact, the overall overseas box office of the three films is also very good.


    "Blair the Witch" earned US$113.51 million in overseas box office, "Ace Agent" earned US$16.7 million in overseas box office, and "Reaper is Coming" earned US$72.64 million in overseas box office.


    These are all online income, offline income data, as the publisher, Sony Columbia Pictures has not disclosed it at all.


    In the face of overseas markets, the former Embassy Pictures could only sell off overseas copyrights, and at least nearly half of its overseas revenue went to overseas distributors.


    Fortunately, even if the three films are sold off overseas copyrights, they are also distributed by the Embassy Pictures. As the distributor, the Embassy Pictures can justifiably extract distribution costs from the sale.


    For these three films, including online and offline, Embassy Pictures drew a total of US$111.55 million.


    Of course, the profit of Embassy Pictures is not so high. This is just the total revenue, excluding labor, taxes, operations, attorney fees, accountant fees, channel costs represented by video tape stores, relativity loan interest, and overseas channel expansion. Net profit was 28.3 million US dollars.


    The income of Shahai Entertainment is much lower. The largest part of the income is "Blair the Witch" purchased by Relativity Entertainment. The only two films that belong to Shahai Entertainment are "Death Is Coming" and "Ace Agent".


    Moreover, after the relevant income is obtained, some of it has to be settled with investors such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Hassan. The operating income is only 41.2 million US dollars.


    As a producer, it is also the main payer of various expenses, such as the union fee of the film, the post bonus of the main creators, the market research fee and so on.


    Shahai Entertainment''s net profit after removing a series of expenses was only $8.64 million.


    This is just the number on the statement. In fact, many funds, such as Hassan and others'' share, will stay on Shahai Entertainment for a long time.


    The most profitable is Relativity Entertainment. Ronan originally bought "Blair the Witch" as Relativity Entertainment. After the Embassy Pictures deducted various income and various channel fees, there was still close to 100 million US dollars. Relativity Entertainment¡¯s account.


    Compared with the high income of "Blair the Witch", the cost of Relativity Entertainment is too small, and the total box office bonus for buying the copyright and the main creative group is only a hundred thousand dollars.


    In addition, Relativity Entertainment has $4 million in interest income from loans to two subsidiaries.


    These did not calculate the income of Ronan¡¯s investment in the stock market. Since Ronan fully controlled three companies, he had already asked Mary to pass legal procedures to transfer the income from the stock market to his personal name.


    This funding is as high as 48.5 million US dollars.


    During the past two years, Ronan has a lot of personal income, especially in 1999. As the president of three companies, the first producer of two films, and the creator of a film¡¯s publicity and marketing plan, he has The corresponding income, the annual salary during the period, screenwriting fees, producer salary, producer share, etc., total up to 12 million US dollars.


    This has not counted in the producer compensation for "Fatal Turn" and "Human Removal Project 2."


    Just like the crew of the "Human Removal Project", even if Ronan absolutely controls the company, he won''t take a penny less in the reward he should get.


    Not to mention anything else, this can also dilute the profit of the film.


    For a medium-to-higher scale production like "The Bourne" alone, Ronan''s producer salary is as high as 3 million US dollars, the screenwriter is paid 50,000 US dollars, and has a 1.5% box office share.


    This is the legal income of the producer.


    Ronan was the producer of the films, "Human Elimination Project" and "Reaper Is Coming", a North American box office with a box office of more than 100 million, and a global box office with a box office of more than 100 million, the producer''s salary has naturally risen.


    Although producers cannot get a single film salary of 20 million U.S. dollars like first-line directors and celebrities, but gold medal producers such as Jerry Bruckheimer have a single film salary of up to 10 million U.S. dollars and various post-production incomes. Divided.


    Investment can be tax deductible, Ronan withdrew 50 million US dollars from his personal income, ready to wait for the opportunity to invest.


    As soon as April¡¯s tax filing season is coming, professionals will do all the work in this area. Ronan doesn¡¯t need to pay too much attention, but he has repeatedly reminded him not to evade taxes.


    Various legal tax avoidance methods are available, but measures that are too risky are not suitable for the time being.


    Relativity Entertainment''s current anti-risk ability is too poor, if it gets into the IRS, it might be over.


    Ronan worked hard for two years, stood on the tightrope and danced several times, even without hesitation, and finally got the reward.


    At the beginning, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority offered 100 million U.S. dollars in investment and 300 million U.S. dollars in capital in exchange for most of his shares, but he refused. Now even if it doubles, Ronan will refuse without hesitation.


    Film companies with annual revenues of more than US$300 million can barely be included in the ranks of medium-sized film companies in Hollywood.


    The key is that Relativity Entertainment has a distribution channel that the average medium film company can''t reach!


    As long as overseas distribution channels are established and two or three films can be successfully distributed overseas, the value of Embassy Pictures alone is more than 500 million US dollars!


    But Ronan will not sell, the issuance will continue to bring benefits.


    Relativity Entertainment is not listed and does not need to make public performance reports. Ronan has no plans to make public. To have such a high income in 1999, the success of "Blair the Witch" is the key.


    However, he believes that as the company expands and the number of films produced or distributed increases, revenue will increase every year in the future.


    The successful release of "Blair the Witch" brought even more profits than investing in the stock market during the same period.


    With subsequent investment in video tapes and DVDs, the total investment in this film was less than 24 million U.S. dollars, in exchange for 181.2 million U.S. dollars in revenue.


    Excluding those small companies that invested $100,000 a year to make two films, but hit the big luck in the video tape and DVD market with less than one million revenues. Among all the medium-sized film companies, Ronan felt that the profit of Relativity Entertainment Rate can be ranked in the top few.


    The six major Hollywood companies have very high net incomes, but their profit margins have always been low. In the 1980s, there were 15%. By the middle and late 1990s, the profit margins had dropped to about 5%.


    This is the public data of the six major companies. They are all listed companies. Ronan does not know whether there are any tricks among them. I am afraid that only the core personnel of the six major companies will know.


    Relativity Entertainment has a large amount of funds in its hands. Except for the necessary working capital, the remaining funds can be invested in order to achieve the maximum value.


    Today, Embassy Pictures has initially possessed online distribution channels, and Ronan¡¯s focus is on offline distribution.


    The most important offline distribution is TV broadcast, video tape and DVD rental and sale, and peripheral derivative development.


    Nowadays, most large-scale TV stations in North America have long been owned by large groups, and their value ranges from billions to tens of billions of dollars. For example, Disney''s acquisition of ABC TV station cost as much as 19 billion US dollars.


    For the other three of the four major television networks, CBS is owned by Viacom, NBC¡¯s controlling party is General Electric, and Fox Television Network belongs to Twentieth Century Fox, a subsidiary of News Corporation.


    Others like MTV, Disney TV, Warner TV and HBO, etc., also have their own homes.


    These traditional TV stations are not what Ronan can expect now.


    Reaching out to the field of these traditional media groups indiscriminately, it is estimated that he and Relativity Entertainment will be beaten all over.


    In the development of peripheral derivatives, Hollywood is really the only one that has done a good job with Disney. Most other companies use authorization methods to authorize character images or other copyrights to other manufacturers, and take a very valuable license fee. Raised from sales revenue.


    Ronan has no other way for the time being, and can only take this road with a successful model.


    Then there are video tapes and DVD rentals and sales. This is Ronan''s next goal.


    Today, the largest video tape and DVD rental and seller in the United States is Blockbuster, which is the company that Ronan sold the "Jedi" to raise the cost of his first trip to Abu Dhabi.


    Ronan has done enough to understand.


    Blockbuster is the nation''s largest video tape and DVD rental and sale chain brand, and it currently belongs to Viacom Holdings of Summer Redstone.


    This is also one of the offline distribution partners of Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan has no idea about Blockbuster, and he is powerless. The real goal is Netflix, who has been staring at him.


    This company has developed for more than a year, but its scale has always been limited. Despite the speed of North American Internet development, the penetration rate is still not high enough.


    In addition, due to funding issues, Netflix has never obtained a large-scale film license The number of films that can be provided is limited.


    The research company that Ronan hired sent him relevant reports every week. Although Netflix built a framework during this period, it was really tough.


    Without sufficient film licenses, it is impossible to attract large-scale users. Without a large number of users, it is impossible to attract investment from investors. Without investment, Netflix cannot buy more film licenses.


    Now that the stock market has begun to be turbulent, as a typical Internet company, Netflix will inevitably be severely impacted and life will be even more difficult.


    Ronan confessed that he was watching Netflix closely and waiting for the most suitable opportunity.


    In March 2000, the Nasdaq Composite Stock Index fell sharply, and then it plummeted, and countless investors lost their money.


    Ronan couldn''t help thinking of the lines in the movie "Wall Street."


    "Money is a **** woman who never falls asleep. She is naturally jealous. If you are careless about her, when you wake up in the morning, she may have disappeared forever."

 Chapter 183： Hell mode

    Los Angeles is getting hotter in May. Perhaps it hasn¡¯t rained for too long. Even if it¡¯s close to the sea, the dry air is still uncomfortable. It is said that the fire is raging in Malibu, and the line of fire is gradually approaching the villa area where the rich live. He even dispatched aircraft several times to put out the fire.


    Southern California, especially the Los Angeles area, encounters wildfires of different scales every year, and this year seems particularly difficult.


    In the new millennium, America did not wait for the millennium bug, nor did it wait for the legendary end of the world, but waited for another unprecedented catastrophe.


    "Look! Someone is going to jump off the building again!"


    After lunch, he walked to the streets of Burbank. Ronan heard the shouts and looked in the direction of the crowd. It was a small five-story building. Someone could be seen standing on the edge of the building. Will jump down at any time.


    Ronan stopped subconsciously: How many times did Los Angeles jump off a building since entering May?


    There was no complaint of social injustice, no crying, and no hesitation on the sidelines.


    The man took a step forward and the whole person fell like a stone.


    ßË¡ª¡ª


    An indescribable voice sounded, and then someone screamed, Ronan could vaguely see that the head was broken.


    Perhaps this is also a relief.


    Huge debts, heavy mortgages, the cold winter of the stock market, and the dilemma of bankruptcy have nothing to do with him anymore.


    Perhaps two months ago, this person was very beautiful. He drove a first-line luxury car, lived in a garden villa, entered and exited Michelin three-star restaurants, and talked about business with millions.


    But after all, it couldn''t resist the stock market''s slump.


    The sirens sounded, just like in the movie, the Los Angeles police were late.


    Even if it is not too late, it is estimated that this kind of person who wants to seek death will not be saved.


    Ronan didn''t leave, but looked over there, trying to remember this scene firmly. Greed can make people progress, but it must be moderate! Do not be a loser, this is the end of the loser!


    No one sympathizes with such a loser, but anyone who understands the economy knows why people keep jumping off the building recently.


    These people enjoy the wealth of the night and the glory and wealth brought by the stock market and finance, but they are like a rootless man. All of their wealth is built on a phantom and cannot stand the wind and rain.


    Therefore, when risks strike, they must fall into the abyss.


    Career, a real career can make people stand up, and can withstand wind and rain.


    The police temporarily blocked the scene. Ronan watched for a while, stopped paying attention to these, and continued to walk towards the Embassy Pictures.


    This is not the first to jump from a building in Burbank in May, and it will not be the last.


    Some tabloids have exaggerated reports that it is said that the Golden Gate Bridge, a popular suicide spot in the United States, has already laid down human flesh dumplings.


    This time the Nasdaq stock market crash was extremely tragic. Ronan did not invest in the stock market afterwards, and Relativity Entertainment was never listed. The impact was small, but he also learned about the situation.


    From one day in March, the Nasdaq suffered a sudden setback, and then plummeted all the way. There was no buffer or adjustment in the middle. It was a total collapse, smashed the jobs of countless people, and broke countless rich and middle-class people. From April Since the beginning of China, there have been frequent suicides throughout the United States, and Los Angeles is just a microcosm.


    Ronan didn''t know what the trend was in his previous life, nor could he make comparisons, but the seriousness of the stock market crash could even be seen by a layman like him.


    Some media even said that this was the worst disaster for the US stock market after the Great Depression.


    The Internet industry will suffer an extremely heavy blow.


    Not far away, when the gunfire suddenly sounded, Ronan was taken aback, and quickly hid behind a palm tree on the side of the road. The two bodyguards David and Vinci who had followed behind immediately flashed over and blocked Ronan. .


    The gunshots came from a shop on the side of the road. After the gunshots, someone hurriedly ran out of the shop, holding a revolver in his hand, and everyone around quickly avoided.


    The police sirens sounded again. After all, this is Burbank. Police patrols are dense. There are police officers dealing with suicides not far away, and police cars immediately chased them up.


    The roadside quickly returned to normal, Ronan breathed a sigh of relief. Murray was definitely too dangerous, and **** mode was recently started.


    Perhaps with the economic depression, there will always be an increase in the crime rate.


    Watching the American police enter the convenience store in front, Ronan greeted the two bodyguards to leave the street.


    In terms of law and order, compared to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there is too much difference here.


    Ronan is somewhat nostalgic for his past life, social stability and good law and order, which are counted all over the world.


    Frankly speaking, the police uncle in the United States is very weak.


    I still remember that in my previous life I saw an unknowing news on the Internet, saying that an American wanted to commit suicide with a gun. The family had no choice but to call the police. After the police arrived, in order to prevent this person from committing suicide, he cut off the gun and shot him. Killed...


    Ronan didn''t expect that, just going out for lunch, he would encounter so many messy things. After returning to the Embassy Pictures, he settled down a bit and called a meeting.


    Garcia Rodr¨ªguez went to Buenos Aires. He is of Argentine descent and his family has a certain influence in the local area. He assists the overseas distribution department to deal with the cooperation with local distribution companies and theater companies.


    Robert Lee and Danny Donald are in Hong Kong City, ready to lead the staff north to raise the branch office in the East.


    Danny Donald, a Mandarin-speaking Chinese, is more suitable for this job than a Westerner.


    "At the end of March, we released four more movies."


    Offline Distribution Director Terry said: "These four films are all from Eastern Europe and Southern Europe. They were launched directly in the video tape and DVD rental market. The purchase cost totaled US$470,000. The company has recovered US$430,000. It is expected to start in July. Generate profit."


    Ronan said, "Okay, well done."


    Business in this area is unlikely to explode, and what matters is the long flow.


    Thomas said at this time: "In terms of online distribution, we are currently working hard to develop a publicity and distribution plan for "Human Removal Project 2", "The Bourne Shadow" and "Deadly Bend". Since the seven purchased films have no distinctive features, Therefore, there is no diversification of resources, and it is directly pushed into the offline market."


    "Yes." Ronan recognized their decision and said: "In the future, there will be more cinema movies that need to be released. The low-cost overseas films purchased will be mainly distributed offline."


    He asked Thomas: "Have you confirmed the schedule for the three films?"


    Thomas replied: ""Human Removal Project 2" was released in North America one week before Halloween. "The Bourne Shadow" will be released on the third weekend of May. "Fatal Corner" has not yet submitted a production plan. If it goes well, you can The schedule is scheduled for April next year. The shooting and production time is too long, and it will be September."


    Ronan said: "I will urge director Gilmour Del Toro to submit a production plan to the distribution company this month."


    Thomas nodded: "We will determine the release schedule as soon as possible according to the plan."


    Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "There is also an action thriller series. Shahai Entertainment will also put it on the agenda in the near future. You will be next year..."


    He just wanted to explain that in September or October of the year, he immediately realized that it was wrong, and quickly retracted his words, and said: "This series should be in time for the summer, so let''s talk about it after Shahai Entertainment has a plan."


    Thomas responded and said nothing.


    Ronan asked Alan Albert: "How are the preparations for the overseas release plan?"


    "It''s basically done." Allen Albert said: "Before this weekend, I will submit detailed plans for overseas releases of three films."


    The work to be done for overseas screenings is much more cumbersome than for North American screenings. He roughly said: "Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina are among the first batches of overseas screenings. One week after the release in North America, we will promote the full release of the film in these regions. Other markets will be released in the next two to three weeks. The release in Japan will have to wait six weeks after the release in North America."


    Ronan knew that this was caused by the protection of the Japanese film market. The major markets for Hollywood films being released overseas and finally released were basically Japan.


    "Some countries need to review and rate the introduction of films." Ronan reminded: "Be prepared in advance."


    Allen-Albert said: "We will make preparations two months before the introduction of the film." He added: "The market that does not meet the requirements of theaters is also striving to let our films enter the offline market. ."


    In many cases, income from overseas is accumulating.


    Ronan also understood this, and asked about the situation in overseas markets, and turned to Armstrong, the head of the filming department, and said, "How are the preparations for the Cannes Film Festival?"


    Last year, he planned to go to the Cannes Film Festival and specially asked people to submit the information of Embassy Pictures to the Festival Organizing Committee. Embassy Pictures can be used as a buyer to enter the huge trading platform provided by the Festival~www.novelhall .com~Go to choose your favorite movie.


    Armstrong said: "The official invitation letter for the film festival has arrived. Embassy Pictures can enter the festival through official channels."


    "Very good." Ronan said, "You also dedicate a few people to Cannes."


    The commercial atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival is very strong. Perhaps the most attractive for ordinary fans is the competition unit, but the most attractive for film companies is the commercial transactions of films.


    Unlike the Oscar¡¯s Hollywood Gala, the Cannes Film Festival is more international, and filmmakers all over the world will exhibit their latest works at the Cannes Film Festival in order to sell them at a good price.


    In this world, there are very few companies that can distribute movies on a global scale.


    On May 14th, the 53rd Cannes Film Festival officially opened. On the third day after the opening, Ronan rushed to France with his assistant Connie, ready to look for favorite films.


    There are hundreds of films participating in the exhibition transaction, many of which have huge commercial value.

 Chapter 184： European Film Art

    When I came to Cannes, the film festival had already opened. What Ronan saw was a noisy seaside town. Fans and producers from all over the world gathered in Cannes, the film capital.


    Ronan first went to the film festival organizing committee to apply for the festival pass. With the certificate, it will be much easier to handle many things.


    Embassy Pictures had already filed for the film festival. Ronan received a pink pass representing industry insiders after paying a fee of 2,000 euros.


    This kind of industry ID is not something you can get if you want to apply. The organizing committee has a special evaluation, and the ID is not free. The high ID fee is also one of the sources of income for the film festival. The registration fee for the general pass is It costs 399 Euros, and the certificate for producer exchange meetings and producer workshops requires a basic registration fee of 1,000 Euros, and the fee will increase with each level increase.


    There are yellow and blue passes under the pink, and white passes on the top. It is a pass that can only be obtained by old customers who have participated in the Cannes Film Festival for many years. Newbies like Ronan need to pay a huge price to get it.


    The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most artistic film festivals in the world, but it is still an art game piled up with money.


    The importance of money to the success of the film festival is self-evident. According to Ronan¡¯s understanding, although the French National Film and Television Center, the Provence-C?te d¡¯Azur region government and the Cannes city government¡¯s finances will cover part of the festival¡¯s expenses, and private and There are also a lot of corporate sponsorships, but for the film festival to be maintained every year, it also needs its own hematopoietic function.


    This kind of passport that reflects the status is one of the hematopoietic links.


    Don''t underestimate the color of these certificates, they allow the holder to enjoy a completely different treatment during the festival.


    For example, the participating films at the Cannes Film Festival will usually be screened in priority on the day before their premiere on the red carpet, so that those with pink and above certificates can see it first.


    For other normal screenings, people with yellow or blue IDs must line up outside early in the morning or even early in the morning; when the screening time is approaching, people with pink IDs will queue up next to the theater. Usually this line is relatively short; and when the screening time is about to begin, people with white certificates will enter the venue directly without queuing, and then those with pink certificates and blue certificates will be released in turn, and finally the yellow certificate holders By.


    Therefore, for those with blue and yellow certificates, it is very likely that they will not be able to enter the venue for a long time in vain.


    Ronan spent a day in Cannes and didn''t feel much artistic atmosphere, but felt a strong commercial atmosphere.


    The resident population of Cannes is only 70,000. During the film festival, it will attract at least 60,000 film professionals and 200,000 tourists. Local hotels will be fully booked half a year ago, and the catering industry and tourism products will also benefit from it. Very shallow.


    Within 11 days of the festival, the direct economic value of the Cannes International Film Festival can be as high as hundreds of millions of euros, and the indirect economic value may be as high as 1 billion euros; during this period, 3000 jobs will be created, and the return far exceeds the cost, just a few dozen. Days, some businesses can earn enough money for a year.


    Walking on the streets of Cannes, Ronan can see tourists from all over the world everywhere, he can hear strange language that he doesn''t understand at all, and there are voices talking about movies everywhere. When he hears a great movie is released, it will be like a wave. Swarmed.


    No matter how the organizing committee collects money and makes blood, no matter the commercial elements hidden behind the festival, Cannes now belongs to movies only.


    Of course, Ronan will not forget his own job, and in just two days, he has watched seven films in succession.


    These are basically European films. Compared with films from other countries and regions, European films have a slightly larger audience in the very closed and exclusive film market in North America.


    But Ronan¡¯s biggest feeling after watching it is not how much commercial value the movie has, but just like Indian movies dancing when they don¡¯t agree with each other, and European movies stripping naked when they don¡¯t agree.


    Some scales are larger than the NC-17 in North America, and there are even close-ups of some indescribable organs of the red fruit.


    European film art is always entangled with that matter between men and women.


    No wonder many people say that the overall pattern of European films is very small.


    Ronan is generally impressed. With its amazing large-scale **** content and 3D screening system, the previous movie "Love 3D" successfully refreshed the public''s three views on the Cannes Film Festival; on the day of its premiere in Cannes, it was even more so. There are too many people to postpone the screening for 30 minutes. It can be said that a ticket is hard to find. The queues to enter the venue are even more crowded than the New York subway during peak hours.


    Since the beginning of the 21st century, the scale of the Cannes Film Festival''s participating films has also increased year by year.


    Homosexuality, bisexuality, incest, ... this is not a problem. In some of the "little porn" specially provided by the Cannes Film Festival, the scene of women giving birth is directly broadcast uncoded throughout the whole process, which is simply the rhythm of flying into the sky.


    The heavier the taste of a film, the more it can arouse attention at the Cannes Film Festival, arousing controversy among the media, audiences and international filmmakers, and the commercial benefits of a film mostly outweigh the damage.


    Ronan also went to the Cannes premiere of The King of Sunglasses'' "In the Mood for Love" and Lars von Trier''s "Dancer in the Dark".


    Then I have a deeper understanding of the commercialization of this art film festival.


    In Cannes, not only passes can be bought for money, but also for people walking on the red carpet and watching the red carpet.


    The problem that money can solve is not a problem in Cannes. For example, the viewing seats on both sides of the red carpet are easily captured by the media and TV cameras. Generally, the first-class seats cost 20,000 euros, the next 15,000 euros, and the worse 5,000. EUR. "


    The price required to walk on the red carpet is even higher, basically more than 100,000 euros. If you are the spokesperson of the official sponsor of Cannes, you can usually get 10,000 euros. "


    There are other public events in Cannes, such as certain brand-sponsored events. You only need to purchase a certain amount of the brand''s business to get the opportunity to walk on the red carpet. "


    Others like Chopin¡¯s Night, Closing Ceremony, or the premiere of popular films, as long as you are willing to spend money, you can get the corresponding red carpet invitation in Cannes.


    These are not underground trades, but almost public sales at the film festival.


    Not only Cannes, but also the Venice Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival.


    The reason is simple. Art alone cannot support such a huge film festival. The Cannes Film Festival requires more than 20 million euros in funding. If the organizer does not want to raise money, this film festival will be over.


    For ordinary people, it is obviously worthless to spend such a large price on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, but for stars, it is a rare opportunity.


    These money-making methods introduced by the film festival are mainly aimed at celebrities who want to rub the red carpet.


    Similar to this kind of international film festival, there are not only film sales agents, but also the special existence of "red carpet promoters".


    The red carpet promoters not only seek opportunities for the stars to go on the red carpet of the film festival, but also pack the stars and participate in the red carpet show at high prices.


    Even some companies or institutions in Cannes have launched similar services one after another, and even ordinary people can spend money to buy the opportunity to go on the red carpet.


    After watching "Dancer in the Dark", Ronan attended the crew''s thank you reception. The main purpose of this reception was to recommend this film to marketers from all over the world.


    "I heard that Mr. Anderson has a distribution company that released "Blair the Witch" in North America?"


    Lars von Trier, who looks a bit fierce in appearance, received Ronan¡¯s business card before. After the party, he found it specially. Unlike ordinary business producers, he is very direct: "Mr. Anderson is interested. Will my film be released in North America?"


    Ronan was very polite: "This is a masterpiece, shocking." The other party directly and simply, without going around in circles, asked: "I don''t know your North American licensing fees..."


    The director, who dares to claim to be, has a small audience in North America for his works. As long as the price is right, it is not impossible to win the North American copyright.


    Lars von Trier has always been very confident and said: "Only five million dollars!"


    Ronan frowned slightly and said, "If you are willing to sell the North American copyright of this film for one million dollars, I am willing to cooperate with you."


    "It''s too low." Lars von Trier lost interest in talking: "This doesn''t match the value of my movie."


    Ronan didn''t force it. According to his calculations, one million dollars of North American copyright, making copies, appropriate publicity costs, and various necessary expenditures, can only make a little bit.


    If 5 million U.S. dollars, plus publicity expenses and other expenses, it is estimated to lose money.


    Just after Lars von Trier left, an acquaintance suddenly came over.


    "Hi, Ronan." Sony Entertainment''s filming expert Chris greeted him: "I didn''t expect to meet you in Cannes."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I''ll come over and take a look.


    Of course Chris doesn''t believe this asked: "Fancy this movie?"


    Ronan didn''t answer, but instead asked, "You won''t match this "Dancer in the Dark", right?"


    "Yes, this film fits the appetite of some art film lovers in North America." Chris seems to have a purpose: "I am going to take this film."


    He looked at Ronan with caution: "You won''t compete with me?"


    Ronan smiled: "We are old friends, and you have helped me so much. Now that you are right, I quit."


    He was very good friend.


    Chris said half-jokingly: "If you and I are interested in the next film, next time I quit."


    "It''s a deal?" How could Ronan let go of this opportunity.


    Chris''s bold atmosphere: "Say what it says does it."

 Chapter 185： Shocking Weeping

    ? "Have you bought a movie?" Chris asked in a low voice.


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "Armstrong of Embassy Pictures signed a Swedish film yesterday, which cost $200,000. I don''t know what the prospects are."


    Chris asked curiously: "Swedish movies? Are they going to be shown in theaters?"


    Ronan shook his head: "Directly enter the offline market, the cost of going online is too high, and it is easy to lose money."


    Chris has worked with Ronan many times, knowing that he has an unusual vision, and tentatively asked: "What about you? Do you have any movies you''d like?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "This "Dancer in the Dark" is very good, but if you like it, I won''t grab it with you. It''s just cheap for the Danish."


    Ronan would definitely not tell the truth about this kind of thing, and asked: "What about you? Are there any movies you''re fancying?"


    ""Dancer in the Dark."


    When he got an unexpected answer, Ronan didn¡¯t ask any more, and went to greet a few familiar directors and actors. Although they were all Europeans, maybe they would have a film suitable for the Embassy Pictures. .


    Soon, Ronan came to a middle-aged couple.


    "Hello, Mr. Caso. Hello, Miss Bellucci." Ronan shook hands with Monica Bellucci and Vincent Caso and introduced himself: "I am from the American Relativity Entertainment. Ronan Anderson."


    Vincent Casso shook hands with Ronan first: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Then Monica Bellucci also shook hands with Ronan: "It''s very nice to meet you."


    Vincent Caso is a lanky and tall man. Monica Bellucci looks stronger than him, but the wide frame can''t weaken the charm of Monica Bellucci''s **** figure.


    It is a pity that Monica Bellucci is getting older and is approaching the age of beauty.


    God is fair, even if the maintenance is very good, once a woman gets older, as long as she does not make up, her face is often very different from the carefully posed photos.


    Especially in the actor industry, various makeup performances for a long time can cause great damage to the skin. As we age, it is often unbearable to watch without makeup.


    The so-called frozen age actress, it is not the maintenance and natural beauty that freezes the appearance, but the means of makeup, plastic surgery and photo editing.


    Although Monica Bellucci''s **** figure is still there, but seeing the crow''s feet piled up in the corners of her eyes and sagging facial skin, thinking about the age of nearly fifteen years old, Ronan admired this past life when she went to school The Italian goddess of related art scenes over and over again, without any interest.


    Compared to Monica Bellucci herself, he is more interested in Monica Bellucci''s movies.


    "Miss Bellucci." Ronan asked politely: "I occasionally heard that you and Director Giuseppe Tonadore filmed a "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily". May I ask when this movie will be released."


    Monica Bellucci''s English is not very good, and her pronunciation is a bit awkward: "It will be released in Italy in October this year."


    Ronan asked again: "I take the liberty to ask, has "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" found a distributor in North America?" He saw Monica Bellucci face to face with doubts and said, "I have a publishing company. Distribute movies all over the world."


    Monica Bellucci looked at Ronan¡¯s young face, somewhat surprised, and said politely: ¡°This film already has a North American distributor. Miramax is one of the film¡¯s investors. They will Published in North America."


    Hearing the name Miramax, Ronan glanced at Monica Bellucci subconsciously, and the thought that the cabbage was arched by the pig flashed through his mind.


    "It''s a pity," Ronan said, "I have always been a fan of Miss Monica, and I really want to release a movie starring Miss Monica."


    He handed out the business card in due course, first handed it to Vincent Caso, and then to Monica Bellucci: "If there is no suitable distributor for the movie starring Miss Monica in the future, you can contact me."


    Monica Bellucci has been famous for many years, so she solemnly collected her business card and said with a smile, "It will be."


    Ronan left immediately. Monica Bellucci''s most famous film as the heroine is undoubtedly "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily". This film was very famous in the past life and its spread is extremely wide. Even if the theater performance is average, offline The rental and sales market in China can also make a lot of money.


    It''s a pity that the good cabbage is really overwhelmed by pigs.


    Ronan suddenly thought of another thing. It seems that "Irrevocable" came out shortly after "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily". The ten minutes in the middle and ten minutes at the end of the film were once responsible for the traffic of indescribable websites, especially in the middle. The ten-minute scene, it is said that when the movie first came out, it had a shocking effect.


    This film seems to have an offline market. I hope Monica Bellucci can call him.


    As for the online market, Ronan has the impression that this film seems to be banned from theaters in most markets because of the ten minutes in between.


    It is said that when this film appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, it caused an uproar, and the festival organizing committee had to withdraw the film forcibly.


    When she was a student, actresses such as Sophie Marceau, Monica Bellucci, Nicole Kidman and others who dared to devote themselves to art spent a lot of boring time with Ronan.


    Cannes is rich in this type of film. Ronan has studied it in depth. For example, the French national treasure-level actress Isabel Huppert starred in "Mother, the Limit of Love", where the heroine and the son in the film did The indescribable...


    The film was so shocking that even the Cannes Film Festival, which had always been open, had to pull down the film at the last minute and refused to show it.


    I don¡¯t know if Isabel Huppert has a biological son...


    Perhaps even the Americans can''t understand the views of the French in this regard.


    Ronan also met Alessandro Inarido, one of the three best in Mexico, and chatted with him for a while. Unfortunately, the film "Love is a bitch" in which he participated in the competition unit also found a North American distributor.


    Most of the films that can enter the main competition unit have been watched.


    On the following day, Ronan watched Yang Dechang''s "Yi Yi", Aoyama Shinji''s "Man-made Paradise" and Jiang Wen''s "The Devil Is Coming."


    If I remember correctly, "The Devil Is Coming" won the jury award of this film festival.


    Ronan also considered whether to talk to Jiang Wen about the introduction of "The Devil Is Coming", and he has heard that the North American distribution rights of this film have not been sold, but after careful consideration, he chose to give up.


    After all, this film has annoyed many people over there, and his embassy film industry is opening up the distribution market there. There is no need to cause misunderstandings because of this small profit.


    As for Jiang Wen, after the beauty of the Cannes Film Festival, he will be in luck when he goes back.


    With the help of Sony Entertainment''s introduction, Ronan took time to visit Yang Dechang. Although the film copyright of "Yi Yi" has been sold, there is a possibility of cooperation in the future.


    Yang Dechang''s reputation in North America is also very loud.


    In some ways, Ronan also wanted to see Yang Dechang with his own eyes. In his previous life, the "Guling Street Juvenile Murder" left him too deep.


    There is also the young Zhang Zhen.


    "The Juvenile Murder on Guling Street" was later borrowed and changed countless names.


    "Ronan, Robert called an hour ago."


    Back at the hotel, Assistant Connie said: "He said that the Embassy Pictures office in the East is officially listed today."


    Ronan nodded: "I see." He looked at the time: "Tomorrow you call back, and everything is done according to plan."


    "Okay." Connie noted in her work log.


    Ronan asked again: "How is Armstrong?"


    Connie said: "They focused on a German film today, and they plan to meet with each other tomorrow."


    "Yeah." Ronan replied and asked, "Small cost movies?"


    "Yes." Connie replied.


    Ronan didn''t ask any more. The division of labor was clearer. Armstrong and others paid attention to the lower-cost movies, and Ronan was personally responsible for the more interesting movies.


    Compared to others, Ronan hasn¡¯t made any progress for the time being. Many literary films look good, but the producers offer high prices. Although the film does have quality assurance, it is limited to the audience. If the purchase price is too high, the price You may lose money every minute.


    For many art films, no matter how good the quality is, the marketing is also very good, and the result is often that the output cannot match the input.


    This is determined by the general environment of the film market.


    Like "Dancer in the Dark", Ronan feels that the film is working well, and may be nominated for Golden Globe or Oscars, but it is difficult for the North American box office to spend more than 5 million US dollars.


    Coupled with the cost of publicity, it is very uneconomical to buy North American copyright for US$5 million.


    However, Ronan had already found his target, and he decided on the second day he came to Cannes.


    It is a film that works well and is very likely to produce great value.


    Ronan asked Connie again: "What happened to what I asked you to do?"


    Connie quickly found an invitation letter: "This is the premiere invitation requested from the organizing committee I have contacted the crew. This film does not participate in the competition unit, it is just a screening. , The distribution copyright in the North American copyright area is still in the hands of the producer."


    Ronan did not speak, thinking silently.


    "There are also other companies paying attention to this film." Connie continued: "Ann Lee is also a very famous director in North America. She directed "Sense and Emotion" and won an Oscar nomination."


    "However, because of the subject matter of this film, the attention it has received is far less than that of An-Li''s previous works."


    Ronan knows this very well. Martial arts films have an audience in the West, but they have always belonged to niche films among the niche.


    It''s okay if it''s a kung fu movie, but the martial arts movie that flies around is probably not understood by most Westerners. This is precisely where his advantage lies.


    Connie added: "The premiere will be tomorrow afternoon, and the producer and director will be there."


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 Chapter 186： sci-fi movie

    ?Because it is not a film participating in the competition unit, the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not too large. It appeared at the Cannes Film Festival more for publicity and promotion and to find a suitable distributor.


    In the past few days, Ronan learned a lot of relevant information.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a typical financing filming film. The project producer is Xu Ligong¡¯s Zongheng International Film and Television Company. The larger investors include Anle Film Production Company, Good Machine International Film and Television, and Classic Joint Production Company. And Ang Lee himself.


    Just like the films prepared by Shahai Entertainment, these small companies exist as investors, and Xu Ligong and Li Ang really play a leading role in the film.


    According to media reports, Ang Lee claimed to raise money to film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in an interview.


    It is impossible to tell the true from the false, but Ang Lee invested a lot of money in the project.


    There are many difficulties in the financing of this film, and the nature of the martial arts film determines that it is difficult to attract investors from the Western world.


    I am afraid that no one outside the crew knows better than Ronan. This martial arts movie was not filmed for Orientals at all, and Ang Lee was filmed for Westerners.


    In his previous life, Ronan had read relevant news. In order for Ang Lee to make the film more in line with Western tastes, the first version of the script was written in English and then translated into Chinese.


    When the film first came out, Ronan went to watch the video discs, but was drowsy. He didn''t understand what such a dull film was about.


    It wasn''t until after graduation that he went to society and looked at it again, only to gradually understand that Li Ang was not photographed for Chinese people at all.


    Ronan''s goal is to get the North American distribution rights of this film as much as possible.


    When he came to the entrance of the premiere venue, he happened to see Ang Lee taking a photo with Michelle Yang and International Zhang. He took a special look. The once-sophisticated International Zhang still looks innocent.


    Not wanting to have too much contact with the characters over there to avoid some indescribable horror, Ronan went directly into the front hall of the theater and met Brother Xiao Ma. Although he had lost the cult psychology of his previous student days, he still played in the past. Said hello,


    After all, "The True Colors of a Hero", "The Two Heroes", "Hot Detective", and "Across the World" are all movies that have been watched many times.


    It is also the feeling.


    Of course, Ronan was just saying hello.


    This Mr. Zhou does not have much commercial value for Ronan in the future.


    Then Ronan saw a few people in the front hall that he didn''t want to see.


    "Hi, Chris." Ronan saw it. He couldn''t pretend he couldn''t see it. He had to test the other person''s thoughts and said hello: "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Chris smiled and said, "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    "Are you interested in this film?" Ronan asked.


    Chris looked at the poster in the front hall and said, "I don''t know about this kind of film. Classic Pictures under Sony Entertainment has a little investment in this project. I can only come and see it." He said it all. Xiang Ronan: "Are you interested?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, saying: "This is a martial arts movie."


    Chris is an American and doesn''t understand at all: "Martial arts movies? Jack-Chen?"


    "No." Ronan shook his head: "Jack-Chen''s are called kung fu movies, and martial arts movies are another type."


    "Do you know it well?" Chris said.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I''ve seen some of the Dongfang, they are of this type of martial arts, what do the heroes in them say?" He couldn''t find a suitable explanation for a while, and he muttered for a while before saying : "It''s kind of like a cowboy who punishes evil and promotes good in Western movies."


    Chris felt that he was a master of watching movies in the world, but he couldn''t fully understand what Ronan said, and asked: "Can North American audiences accept this kind of film?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t tell the truth, and deliberately said with a very certain tone: "It''s difficult, cultural barriers are so easy to break."


    Chris nodded: "Yes."


    Ronan turned to ask, "How was the talk in "Dancer in the Dark"? Have you taken it down?"


    "Got it." Chris said, "It cost a lot of money."


    Ronan said vaguely: "It seems that the competition is not very fierce."


    Chris is a smart man. He heard the meaning of Ronan¡¯s words and said: "Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not very interested in this kind of film, and I don¡¯t understand martial arts films. The classic film industry just invested a small amount of money and it will not affect Sony. entertainment."


    Ronan shrugged: "This kind of film has a limited audience. I will lose money if it doesn''t work out. I''m very hesitant." He shook his head: "I''ll talk about it after watching the film."


    The crew are busy accepting interviews and doing various propaganda activities. Ronan did not look for it, and now is not the time to talk about things.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has been sold out in many countries and regions, especially East Asia and Southeast Asia. Ronan vaguely heard someone discussing in Chinese nearby, saying that the film will be released in these markets in July.


    Ronan''s goal is to distribute copyright in North America, and he doesn''t care much about overseas situations.


    In his memory, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a martial arts movie, but the real revenue is in North America.


    Of course, being able to get a high income in North America is also related to a series of operations including Oscars.


    "Let''s go." Chris greeted Ronan: "Let''s enter the cinema."


    Ronan followed him forward, but from the corner of his eye he saw a big fat man, his eyebrows were raised unconsciously, why did this fat man also come?


    Chris noticed Ronan, looked over there, and said, "Harvey Weinstein, a regular at the Cannes Film Festival."


    Ronan looked indifferent and said, "Let''s go in."


    This fat man is looking for films to be released in North America all over the world.


    There have been problems between Miramax and its parent company Disney, especially the sharp contradictions between the Weinstein brothers and Michael Eisner.


    Under this kind of internal friction, the attractiveness of Miramax may not be so strong.


    Entering the theater, Ronan and Chris sat in the third row under the arrangement of the staff. When the crew finally entered, they stood up and applauded like the other audience.


    This is also a routine procedure of some film festivals, including Cannes, and the main creators of the premiere will enter the venue in applause.


    Before the screening, there was a brief media event. Xu Ligong and International Zhang were not very famous in the West. The main targets of media reporters were Li Ang, Michelle Yang, and Xiao Ma.


    Ronan looked at the flying country Zhang, who was born with a small face that the camera likes.


    I vaguely remember that at the awards ceremony of the previous Berlin Film Festival, the national teacher specially asked her not to go on stage together, but she did not listen, and immediately followed the national teacher to accept the award, which made the national teacher quite unhappy and surprised the scene.


    Because there are default rules in the world, in all major international film festivals, when a film wins an award, the director is on stage, and there are few actors on stage.


    Perhaps it is this courage to seize every opportunity to show up, as well as that great ambition, which has brought international reputation.


    Ang Lee began to accept the interview, Ronan recovered and listened carefully.


    "I want to make martial arts movies. Apart from my childhood dream, it is actually a fascination for classical China. The biggest attraction of the martial arts world to me is that it is an abstract world. I can play many emotional dramas in my heart. Expressively and concretely, the action scenes are like dance designs, which is a very free and unrestrained form of film expression."


    Li An talked freely: "What I yearn for is the chivalrous world of scholars, beauties..., a world where Chinese people once entrusted their emotions and dreams. I think it is of bourgeois taste."


    Chris asked Ronan in confusion: "What is this martial arts? Why can''t I understand?"


    Ronan couldn''t explain, and said, "I don''t understand either."


    The media event was very short and ended very quickly, and the film began to be screened immediately.


    Ronan watched it for a while. Perhaps it was the increase in life experience or other reasons. He could clearly feel that it was not the same movie he saw when he was young in his previous life.


    It''s not that the story of the movie has changed, but that the people watching the movie have changed.


    At that time, he had only Yu Jiaolong and Luo Xiaohu in his eyes, and only self-relieving self-relaxation. Regarding Li Mubai and Yu Xiulian¡¯s conversation, it was really an off-the-spot look, and he was quite impatient with Xiao Ma¡¯s substandard Mandarin. Hurry up and finish those blunt lines.


    This movie is full of all kinds of cold under the beautiful scenery.


    Ronan has seen many films of Ang Lee and knows that this is the consistent background color of Ang Lee¡¯s films. He adds a variety of warmth, tenderness, abrupt eroticism and **** projections to the movie, but he can''t stop everyone. Eternal sadness under long-term self-repression.


    For example, Li Mubai was depressed. He carefully suppressed the awakening of his **** due to Yujiaolong, and he could finally be released through a calm confession before he died.


    For example, Yu Xiulian is depressed She can only glance at Li Mubai, who is chasing Yu Jiaolong and must accept his apprentice, in shock, but she cannot ask him "What do you mean by that?" like a silly American drama.


    As a result, the secret jealousy and resentment towards Yujiaolong bloomed vividly in that play-only through legitimate reasons can it be possible to release the surging power under the rocks.


    Although he was young in appearance and middle-aged in his psychology, Ronan watched this movie, although it was very similar to the previous life, but it gave him completely different senses.


    Perhaps this film is Lee Ang''s reason and emotion.


    "This is a sci-fi movie?" Chris couldn''t help but asked Ronan in a low voice: "People can fly around in the sky. This setting is too sci-fi."


    Ronan smiled and said, "In a sense, it''s a science fiction movie."


    Isn¡¯t the light work of flying around enough science fiction?


    At the end of the film, the producer also had a reception, and Ronan would naturally not miss it.

 Chapter 187： I am the issuer

    During the reception, Chris looked at Li Ang, Xu Ligong and others who were still socializing, and said to Ronan: "Although I can''t understand the lines and the subtitles seem to be strenuous, I can roughly understand it. This movie is a bit simple- The taste of Austin''s "Sense and Emotion."


    The dialogue in this film is in Chinese with English subtitles, but it is a habit that Americans have cultivated all the year round that they don''t like to watch subtitles at all.


    Ronan nodded: "It''s really like an alternative "Sense and Emotion."


    "Unfortunately, Ann-Li chose the wrong form of expression." Chris shook his head: "This kind of martial arts movie is too strange."


    He sighed: "Ann-Li''s recent films are not very good."


    Ronan agreed and said, "Yes."


    Maybe after a while, Sony Entertainment will have a different view on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but Sony Entertainment''s audience at the Cannes Film Festival is led by Chris. Now Chris is not optimistic about this film, at least in Cannes. During the festival, it is unlikely that Sony Entertainment will join the competition.


    Last year, Ang Lee made a film with a production budget of 35 million U.S. dollars. The North American box office was only a pitiful 630,000 U.S. dollars. It was a huge hit.


    To a certain extent, Ang Lee had to shoot "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as a last resort, because the fiasco of the previous film made it difficult for him to receive a larger production in Hollywood.


    Speaking of which, Ang Lee is also a firm-willed person. He has made a big splash on the street several times in his career as a director. After being replaced by other Chinese directors, he has long since finished, but he abruptly survived.


    This alone is far more than Wu Baige.


    Ronan talked a few more words with Chris, and saw that Li Ang and Xu Ligong had fewer people around him, and said to Chris: "I''m going to say hello to the master."


    Chris didn''t mean to go in the past: "Go ahead. Didn''t we have an agreement before? I''ll give you this film."


    Ronan could see that Chris was really not interested in this film, so he took the opportunity to return the favor that was half joking.


    None of these old fritters mixed in Hollywood are simple.


    In the chat just now, Ronan also tentatively asked that Sony Classics has very little investment in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" because Sony Classics is not optimistic about a martial arts film with such a high investment.


    The production budget of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is as high as US$17 million. If the exchange rate of this era is converted, it is more than 130 million soft sister coins. Which martial arts film now dares to invest so much money?


    Ang Li said that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a bit exaggerated, but it could also reflect the real situation of the project.


    Ronan has always made decisions and then moved. In the past few days, he has mastered a lot of information. In 1995, Ang Lee cooperated with Sony Columbia Pictures "Sense and Situation", but did not cooperate with Sony again. The main producer of each film The parties are different.


    Therefore, Ang Lee should have no tendency to cooperate with which company.


    As for Xu Ligong, the western film circles don''t know much about him. This is one of Wanwan''s most famous filmmakers. He mainly plays in Wanwan and doesn''t deal with Hollywood much.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Xu Ligong is the first producer, and Li Ang is the director and producer.


    The power of this film is actually held by these two people.


    "Hello, Director Li. Hello, Mr. Xu." Ronan came to the two of them, shook hands with them one by one, and introduced himself: "I am Ronan Anderson, the president of Embassy Pictures."


    "Embassy Pictures?" Xu Ligong felt strange.


    Ang Lee has been in Hollywood all year round, and immediately asked: "The Embassy Pictures that released "Blair the Witch" and "Reaper Is Coming?"


    Ronan smiled slightly: "Exactly."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Li Ang''s face was instantly filled with smiles: "It''s a great honor to know you."


    When Xu Ligong heard that he was from the Hollywood distribution company, he came to say hello: "Mr. Anderson is here to attend the reception, it is a great honor."


    Ang Lee added: "The performance of Embassy Pictures last year was impressive."


    Seeing the two people''s polite tone of flattery, Ronan suddenly realized one thing, something that he has not completely transformed.


    Embassy Pictures is a distribution company. He now represents a distribution company, and it was a distribution company that performed very well last year!


    In a single round of performance, Embassy Pictures even beat Lionsgate, Miramax and Xinxian Pictures in the previous year!


    Li Ang and Xu Ligong are producers, or they want to seek North American distribution.


    More importantly, Ang Lee is not a big director in the future. The last film only experienced a fiasco!


    There is also "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". He knew that this film would be a huge success, but others didn''t know that martial arts movies in North America were ultimately a niche genre among the niche. Looking at Chris'' attitude, it is not difficult to guess Hollywood Most people are not interested in this film.


    The value of such a film is slowly revealed, but now "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is only premiering in Cannes, and the official release is not until July.


    The importance of distribution to a film is self-evident.


    As a distributor, there is a natural advantage when facing the producer. Looking at the current situation, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" does not seem to have attracted enough attention from Hollywood distributors.


    Ronan had observed with Chris before that there were not a few people from Hollywood at the reception. A film expert like Chris, who has been in Hollywood for many years, is very familiar, and most of the filmmakers and buyers from other companies know him.


    Even the fat guy Harvey Weinstein who went to see the premiere didn''t seem to come over.


    It is estimated that Harvey Weinstein is not familiar with martial arts movies either.


    Perhaps it was the great success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" that Miramax later bought the North American copyright of "Hero".


    Ronan was also not humble, saying: "The Embassy Film Industry is developing rapidly, and the North American distribution channels are getting better and better. If you switch to the current release of "Blair the Witch"." He appeared very confident: "North American box office may be higher."


    Ang Lee has already been westernized, and said: "The announcement of "Blair the Witch" was stunning."


    Although Xu Ligong has less dealings with Hollywood, he has also heard of the name "Blair the Witch". It is not easy to think of a distribution company that can run that kind of super bad movie to the box office of hundreds of millions of dollars.


    Ronan didn''t talk nonsense and expressed his intention: "Two, I just watched the premiere. Are you still holding the North American distribution rights?"


    The moment Ronan revealed his identity, Ang Lee and Xu Ligong guessed his intentions, and Xu Ligong said: "North American copyright is still in the hands of Zongheng International."


    "I''m a little curious about this film." Ronan said directly: "If you two are interested, we can make an appointment to talk about the North American release."


    Li An winked at Xu Ligong.


    Xu Ligong pointed to the people around him and said, "It''s not right now, we can''t go away."


    Of course, Ronan would not be very eager. He took out his business cards and handed them to Li Ang and Xu Ligong respectively, saying: "There is my contact information on it. You can call me when you two have time."


    Ang Li and Xu Ligong solemnly put away their business cards. The latter thought for a while and said: "If Mr. Anderson has time tomorrow, shall we make an appointment to talk?"


    "Yes," Ronan said, "There is a coffee shop on the first floor of this hotel."


    Xu Ligong said again: "Tomorrow at ten o''clock in the morning?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Shaking hands with these two people again, Ronan left and found Chris who was hanging out at the reception.


    "How''s the talk?" Chris asked.


    Ronan said half-truth: "Generally, the asking price is not very appropriate. I will talk to them tomorrow. If it doesn''t work, I can only give up."


    Chris smiled and said, "The risks in the film industry are too high. It is best not to touch films that you don''t understand."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I know, just try it, then withdraw."


    Suddenly, Chris reminded: "I guess you will have competitors."


    "Who?" Ronan was surprised.


    Chris reached out his hand and pointed quietly: "That fat guy from Miramax is here."


    Ronan followed his fingers and frowned slightly. Harvey Weinstein had already approached Li Ang and Xu Ligong, and didn''t know what he was talking about.


    "Didn''t he not come?" Ronan hadn''t seen this guy before.


    Chris said, "That guy came when you went to find Ann Lee."


    Ronan smiled: "He has taken a fancy to this film? If you invest heavily, you will lose money."


    "Who knows." Chris said simply: "He often comes to Cannes to buy films, and when he buys films, he likes to buy two or three in one go. Although his vision is generally high, the price is low enough. As long as one succeeds, it can be profitable."


    Ronan answered, "This is also a business strategy."


    Chris agreed: "It is very effective. The Weinstein brothers are masters of independent film operation. They have the essence of this aspect. They diversify investment, reduce risk, and bet that there will be successful projects in the operation of the project."


    In fact, Hollywood''s small-scale companies will more or less use this aspect of operating strategies.


    Ronan talked to Chris while thinking about it. In his previous life, Ang Lee didn''t seem to have worked with Harvey Weinstein, right?


    He glanced at Li Ang and Xu Ligong Both of them had polite smiles on their faces, not knowing what they were talking to Harvey Weinstein.


    Will this become a competitor?


    Having said that, even if Miramax wants to get involved, he doesn''t worry too much. Embassy Pictures has a complete distribution channel, and when it comes to distribution capabilities, it is no worse than Miramax.


    More importantly, the cash flow of Embassy Pictures is not comparable to a film company like Miramax, which has sharp contradictions with its parent company.


    After the reception was over, Ronan went to the owner to say goodbye politely before leaving. He tried a little bit by the way, but didn''t get any results.


    The two reminded him not to forget the interview tomorrow. Ronan could guess that they did not reach an agreement with Harvey Weinstein.


    The next day, Ronan rushed to the agreed place on time and met Li An and Xu Ligong.


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 Chapter 188： The result of the trial

    ? Before nine o''clock in the morning, Ang Lee joined Xu Ligong and rushed to the agreed place by the vehicle provided by the hotel.


    Xu Ligong asked, "How''s your inquiry?"


    Ang Lee said directly: "Ronan Anderson is the owner of Embassy Pictures. This embassy film industry is very powerful. It has been established for more than 20 years. It was acquired by Ronan Anderson last year. The first film released after the acquisition was "The Witch "Blair" is said to have earned nearly 300 million U.S. dollars in box office worldwide with a publicity fee of more than 20 million U.S. dollars."


    "So, the distribution capacity of Embassy Pictures is guaranteed?" Xu Ligong is not difficult to come to this conclusion.


    Ang Lee said: "There is also "Reaper Is Coming" last December. In North America alone, the box office reached more than 80 million US dollars.


    Xu Ligong fell into thinking.


    "Embassy Pictures has more than ten years of cooperation with major theater companies in North America." Li An continued: "No matter the art theater chain or the commercial chain theater chain, there is cooperation."


    Xu Ligong nodded slowly, and then asked after a while: "You have worked with many companies in Hollywood, but contacting them has been without results?"


    Ang Lee directly shook his head: "I have sent invitations to all six major companies for the premiere, but only Sony Entertainment came here. It was because Sony Classics had a little investment, and the movie viewer didn''t talk to us at all."


    He sighed: "My last "Riding with the Devil"..."


    Xu Ligong knew that this film directed by Ang Lee could not be described as a fiasco. The film company has always been realistic. If you don¡¯t know Ang Lee enough, they will not be determined to cooperate with him in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ang Lee asked at this moment: "How did you talk to Harvey Weinstein last night?"


    "Very unsatisfactory." Xu Ligong said: "Miramax wants to buy out the North American copyright at one time, but Harvey Weinstein is only willing to pay 5 million US dollars."


    Hearing this number, Li Ang said: "This person has always liked to keep prices down. It is estimated that no other large issuing companies have contacted us. He has always been well informed."


    Xu Ligong''s contact with Harvey Weinstein seemed very unpleasant, a little anger flashed across his face, and said: "We''ll talk about it after we talked with Ronan Anderson."


    The film has premiered in Cannes, and the most important North American release has not yet arrived. He is somewhat anxious.


    As soon as ten o''clock arrived, Li Ang and Xu Ligong were waiting for Ronan in the cafe.


    The two sides shook hands to say hello, and quickly turned to the topic.


    Ronan did not directly say that he would release "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but first questioned the film.


    This is also a temptation to test whether the opponent has a hole card in the issuance.


    "Director Li, Mr. Xu." Ronan said seriously: "I have read Mr. Wang Dulu''s original work, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The story has almost changed except for the background age and the names of the characters."


    Xu Ligong looked at Ronan in surprise.


    Ang Lee has been in the United States for many years and knew that there are martial arts enthusiasts, and said: "Mr. Anderson has also seen martial arts?"


    Ronan nodded: "I have read the original, not the English translation." He switched to Chinese directly: "Don''t doubt, I can understand it."


    Hearing a Chinese-style northern accent, Xu Ligong reacted and said, "Mr. Anderson knows about martial arts movies?"


    "Understand a little bit." Ronan thought for a while, and said, "This is what makes me strange. Director Li, with all due respect, this film you made is seriously inconsistent with the spirit of oriental martial arts films and martial arts. , And even completely subverted the martial arts film that has been developing for many years in the East."


    Ang Li did not answer, Xu Ligong said: "Mr. Anderson knows what martial arts represents?"


    Ronan didn''t care about Xu Ligong''s continuous doubts. After all, his appearance is here. In the inherent concept of the East, how many Yankees would be interested in martial arts movies and martial arts?


    Regardless of Xu Ligong¡¯s words, Ronan continued to question Li Ang: ¡°As far as I know, one of the themes of martial arts films is the feelings of family and country. Mr. Jin Yong¡¯s works have been described. The great man is for the country and the people. The other is. Pay attention to vertical and horizontal rivers and lakes, fight against injustices, be happy and enmity..."


    Xu Ligong was a little surprised. The fact that a ghost veteran could say such words shows that he has not only watched martial arts movies and martial arts, but also studied in depth.


    Can someone who knows martial arts movies be the distributor of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? It seems to be better than those publishers who don''t understand anything and mess around.


    Ang Lee suddenly smiled and said: "Mr. Anderson is very reasonable." He paused, and then said: "Your words summarize the essence of martial arts movies and the spirit of martial arts."


    Ronan didn''t seem to eat these compliments at all, and continued to test: "But I didn''t see these on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". This...it''s not like a martial arts movie."


    Xu Ligong frowned. Suddenly, he felt that it was troublesome to meet a wise old man.


    Ang Li was very calm and asked, "Mr. Anderson, do you really intend to release this film of me?"


    Ronan of course would not give a positive answer, saying: "I personally like martial arts movies, but your "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" gave me a lot of doubts, because the adaptation range is too large, and it is consistent with what I know. Wuxia movies are completely different."


    As soon as he said this, Ang Li immediately understood that if the boss of the issuing company cannot be dispelled, the business will definitely be blown up this time.


    At present, there is only one Miramax in North America, and the price is extremely unsatisfactory. If the current publishing company gives up, when can we find a suitable North American publisher?


    The tragic failure of "Riding with the Devil" has shaken Li Ang''s confidence.


    Xu Ligong wanted to interrupt, but resisted. Compared with Li Ang, he didn''t know enough about Hollywood.


    Li Ang thought about it and said: "This is indeed an unconventional martial arts movie, which contains a lot of my personal stuff. A few years ago, I read Wang Dulu''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Among martial arts, I like Bai Yu the most. Yes, followed by Wang Dulu. When I was shooting "Sense and Emotion", I conceived "Ice Storm", and at the same time, Mr. Xu negotiated for the copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    Ronan''s real purpose is not to question the movie, but to test whether the other party has any other cards in the release, and to dissolve the other party''s mentality that the other party might expect too much, he did not interrupt at this time.


    Ang Lee''s voice is not high, and he seems worried that Ronan will not understand him. He speaks Chinese at a very slow speed: "Generally, martial arts always have men as the protagonist, which is more masculine. The focus of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the heroine Yujiao. The dragon has a quirky and complicated psychological level. During the day, she is a golden lady, and she fights and talks about love at night. She is an unruly girl who has fantasies about the love of her children. She is also a rare character in Chinese drama."


    "At the beginning of the project, many people were not optimistic, because the heroes Li Mubai and Yu Xiulian in the book did not have many roles, and Liu Taibao, a small character with a lot of space and very vivid and interesting, was unable to take the lead, and the protagonist Yu Jiaolong was personally avoided for fear. No one agrees with the fierce role except I like it. But I have shot three western films one after another, and I must shoot the middle films."


    "With regard to adaptation, I think so. There are two paths to film adaptation: you can choose to destroy the original and make a good movie, or be loyal to the original and make a bad movie."


    Ronan agreed with these words very much, and nodded insignificantly.


    Ang Lee continued: "I think movies and movies are different carriers. When adapting, they often have to be changed from the inside to the face. The film is mainly good-looking. If it is bad, why should it be loyal to the original? How can the beauty of the text be replaced by sound and shadow. On the contrary, the best film must be indescribable. It doesn''t matter whether you are loyal to the original or not."


    Ronan was unmoved, as if his interest in this movie was limited.


    Compared with the director of Li Ang, Xu Ligong is more like a businessman, and then interjected: "Mr. Anderson, in fact, this film is tailor-made for Western audiences!"


    Ronan gradually determined the results of the trial. Looking at these two people, 80% of them did not find a suitable publisher, and it is estimated that there are no candidates.


    Coupled with the exclusivity of the North American market and the upstream position of the issuing company''s industrial chain, it instantly gave him plenty of confidence.


    Ronan was deliberately puzzled: "How do you say this?"


    Unlike Li Ang, Xu Ligong immediately said from a market perspective: "We tailored two pairs of protagonists and two clues for Westerners. Li Mubai and Yu Xiulian, the two protagonists, are prepared for Western intellectuals, platonic love, Shakespearean dialogue and lofty humanistic realm are typical Western culture."


    Like many filmmakers, he is also promoting his films to publishers: "Luo Xiaohu and Yu Jiaolong, the protagonists of the western cowboy characters who dare to love, hate, dare to fight, dare to kill, are prepared for ordinary American audiences. Yes; the story of Li Mubai avenging his master to kill the blue-eyed fox coincides with the main line of "The Earl of Monte Cristo", and the clue of stealing the Qing Mingjian is very similar to an American popular drama."


    Xu Ligong emphasized: "So the significance of this movie is not to show how many oriental elements, but to make Westerners understand and accept this display in an appropriate way."


    "The two said some truth. UU reading " Ronan said lightly: "But one thing is terrible! Director Li, this film has too much of your thoughts, which makes it more Authorization, not popularization! "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has been out of the scope of popular martial arts movies!"


    Faced with a person who knew enough about martial arts movies, Ang Lee could not deny this.


    Ronan continued to beat their psychology: "The reason why I am willing to talk to you is because there are a group of martial arts fans in North America. They are the potential audience for this film, but the subversive style of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is extremely May make these people give up."


    He emphasized: "Martial arts films are inherently niche, and the audience for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will be even smaller. Publishing such a film is extremely risky."


    The hearts of Li Ang and Xu Ligong are sinking, especially Li Ang, he does not want to cooperate with the Weinstein brothers.


    Ronan timely said: "Embassy Pictures has to take great risks. If there is a slight difference in operation, we may lose our money. If you really want this film to appear on the market, out of my personal hobby, I can Let Embassy Pictures try. But the distribution fee is 50% of the total revenue, and the publicity fee is calculated separately."

 Chapter 189： Buyout

    "Fifty percent of the distribution commission? The distribution fee has to be calculated separately?" Xu Ligong understood the Hollywood distribution rules and said: "Mr. Anderson, this movie is released in North America. I remember that the North American distribution commission is not the norm Is it about 30%?"


    Ronan¡¯s complexion is white, but his heart is dark: ¡°Yes, a Hollywood movie is released in North America, usually with a distribution commission of about 30%. But! Director Li, Mr. Xu, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" It''s not a Hollywood movie, it''s a foreign language power source! You are the local distribution in Zhongguo, and now we are talking about the overseas market distribution copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!"


    Li An and Xu Ligong looked at each other and found that the other party was so reasonable, and they felt speechless in an instant.


    But Xu Ligong, a businessman, immediately put aside this remark and said: "The distribution cost is too high. Director Li is a well-known Hollywood director. He has a wide reputation in North America. This alone can attract a large audience."


    Since discussing business and determined that his side has a favorable position, Ronan''s words are sharp: "Two people, with all due respect. The two previous films directed by Li, "Ice Storm" invested nearly 20 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office was only 8 million. US dollars."


    He glanced at Li An and said, "Sorry, Director Li. I''m just telling the truth."


    There was only a cramped smile on Li An''s face.


    Ronan''s words are not over yet: "The film "Riding with the Devil" released last year cost as much as 35 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office was only ...... 630,000 U.S. dollars. The overseas copyrights are still in the hands of Universal Pictures and cannot be sold. ."


    These are all available data, and Li Ang and Xu Ligong cannot refute it at all.


    "Because of these two films." Ronan said directly: "Director Li has been blacklisted by many companies in Hollywood. Isn''t it fake?"


    Now that he has seen this film, Ronan will definitely make full preparations: "Director Li failed in the first two films. This "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has a distinctive author style, and the publisher is very risky. It''s impossible for the two of us to take the risk alone, right?"


    Xu Ligong''s head turned quickly, and he said: "Mr. Anderson, let''s not discuss other things. You are proficient in Eastern culture, and you must understand that there are a large number of Chinese in North America. Among them, there are countless fans of martial arts movies, and their thinking has long been Westernized. Potential audience."


    Ronan smiled and said: "As a martial arts film, the form of expression in this movie is not good enough, and the martial arts action settings are too romantic. It completely emphasizes the elegant and light scenes, which always makes people seem not happy enough. I feel that although sword and spirit are indeed respected in the history of Chinese martial arts, the concept of martial arts is far more than light and elegant, right?"


    "I was sitting in the middle of the general audience for the premiere. Do you know how they rate this film?" Ronan didn''t need to answer, and said directly: "Many audiences at the scene said this is a science fiction film!"


    Hearing the word science fiction movie, Xu Ligong and Li Ang''s faces turned black.


    Regardless of this, Ronan continued: ¡°Don¡¯t talk to me about ideas or other metaphysical things. I¡¯m a publisher. I only talk about the market and business. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon¡¯s subversive martial arts form and content treats traditional martial arts films. Fans are not friendly. In the eyes of ordinary Western audiences, such films flying around are simply science fiction films."


    He looked at Li Ang and Xu Ligong: "Don''t forget, this is still a foreign language film! How much risk does the distributor have to bear for such a film with inherent defects?"


    Ang Lee seemed to be hit a little bit, without saying a word, the original defeat of "Riding with the Devil" damaged his confidence. At this time, he couldn''t help but wonder if the shooting of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was wrong.


    But after all, he was a more determined person, and soon stabilized his mind.


    For a moment, Xu Ligong wanted to give up the negotiation and simply sold the film to Miramax for US$6 million.


    After all, the businessmen are only looking for profit. If they can make more opportunities, they will not let it go easily. Xu Ligong said with a black face, "The 50% of the total revenue is too high for the release. This film is a financing shot. I have such conditions. Unable to explain to the partner."


    Ronan frowned and seemed very embarrassed. After a while, he said, "Director Li, Mr. Xu, I like the oriental martial arts culture. The great man is for the country and the people. I was touched by it. I also think. Recommend things that I like to more people, but I also have to be responsible to the company and employees, and cannot do business at a loss."


    These words are full of emotions, fully showing a person''s struggle and hesitation between preferences and business.


    Ronan always believes that the person with the best acting skills in the world has never been an Oscar winner or performance award winner of the three major European film festivals, but a businessman and a politician.


    "For the things I like, I can take a step back." Ronan said.


    Xu Ligong was overjoyed. Does this old man really like martial arts?


    Ronan calmly put out the real condition: "Embassy Pictures bought out the North American copyright of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, taking the risk!" He gritted his teeth and said: "5 million US dollars, a one-time buyout! "


    Hearing this number, Xu Ligong was dissatisfied, but the other party finally made a concession, indicating that there was some talk.


    Selling off the North American distribution copyright is not a solution, and it can guarantee stable returns for the producer, and all risks are grafted on to the distribution company.


    "The price is too low!" Xu Ligong didn''t notice at all. He was already following Ronan''s rhythm. He also dragged Miramax out as a negotiation condition: "Harvey Weinstein of Miramax and I I''ve been in contact and want to buy out the North American copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" for...7 million US dollars."


    Ronan moved in his heart, but there was no expression on his face, and said: "You really want to work with Miramax, presumably Director Lee has heard of Harvey Weinstein."


    Ang Lee did not speak.


    Ronan thought of the Harvey-Weinstein buyout case he had seen in his previous life and asked: "Miramax wants to buy out the copyright in one go. Do they want to pay in full?"


    Xu Ligong immediately heard that there was a problem.


    "Isn''t it?" Ronan immediately guessed: "Could it be in installments?"


    He said directly: "As far as I know, Harvey Weinstein used installment payments to deceive the producer more than once. He initially bid $6 million. When others saw this, he would not rob him. He gave The deposit of US$2 million will be paid after the film gets the income, and then it will be delayed indefinitely. The contract is signed overseas, and the prosecution is very cumbersome..."


    Ang Li looked at Xu Ligong, Xu Ligong understood what he meant, and quietly tapped his chin.


    Ronan never hesitated when it was time to step on a competitor: "The contradiction between Miramax and its parent company, Walt Disney, is extremely sharp, and the contradiction between the Weinstein brothers and Michael Eisner cannot be reconciled. Michael -Eisner has been working hard to recover Miramax''s independent management rights in recent years. In that case, the Weinstein brothers can only step down from Miramax, and then they will have to pay in installments, which will increase the difficulty exponentially. "


    This time, Xu Ligong, who didn''t know the inside story of Hollywood very well, looked at Li Ang, and Li Ang nodded.


    Xu Ligong oozes cold sweat on his forehead, and the situation is confirmed. What does this mean? He was almost cheated by Harvey Weinstein!


    At that time, even if it takes a few years to get the money back, how is the time cost calculated? What about the costs incurred in case of litigation in the law?


    This Miramax is a pit!


    Ronan said: "I can guarantee that the Embassy Pictures will pay the buyout fee in one lump sum." He timely raised the condition: "8 million U.S. dollars, paid in one lump sum. No matter how high it is, I can only say sorry."


    Xu Ligong quickly calculated that the public production cost of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was US$17 million, but actually only US$15 million. North America alone can recover more than half of the cost...


    Martial arts films eventually belong to the minority in North America.


    Xu Ligong sighed secretly and looked at Ronan again. Ronan didn''t mean to speak any more, just waiting for his reply.


    "I need to think about it for a while." Xu Ligong is very cautious: "Mr. Anderson, I will give you a reply in a while."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Yes. But don''t let me wait too long. I stayed in Cannes not long, and left before the closing ceremony."


    Xu Ligong said: "There is one week before the closing ceremony, and I will give you an answer within five days."


    Ronan couldn''t force Xu Ligong to respond immediately and said, "Yes."


    When it comes to this, there is basically nothing to say. Ronan shook hands with Li An and Xu Ligong and left the coffee shop.


    In the next few days, Ronan continued to watch movies at the Cannes Film Festival, looking for other impressive films, but to no avail.


    Many of the art films he remembers were sold for millions of dollars in North American copyrights. Even if they were bought and released in North America, there was not much profit at all.


    In addition, Ronan also saw Sophie Marceau himself at a premiere, and he also exchanged a few words in the past.


    Whether it is Aunt Su or the Aunt Mo we met before, these two screen goddesses who take off their clothes in the movie are as common as drinking water and eating, and they can make people obviously feel the sorrow of the beauty''s twilight.


    Fortunately, these two have left countless masterpieces of art with both scale and depth on the screen!


    Thinking about it carefully, the world doesn''t know how many small lives died in front of their artistically beautiful lens.


    Perhaps they have also made outstanding contributions to limiting the unlimited increase in the global population.


    Ronan remembered that the marriage of these two people was unfortunate. Didn''t Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci never find out? The two of them are a natural pair!


    These two great gods get together, thinking about it makes me feel.


    If Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci appear together in real masterpieces of art, such as romantic action movies, they will definitely be sold out.


    Four days before the end of the Cannes Film Festival, Ronan received a call from Xu Ligong, and Zongheng International Pictures agreed to hand over "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to Embassy Pictures for distribution.

 Chapter 190： Target award season

    After the two parties reached a preliminary agreement in Cannes, Ang Lee and Xu Ligong proposed to officially negotiate to move to Los Angeles. Ronan very happily agreed, knowing that the two wanted to sign a formal contract in Los Angeles to obtain a more reliable law. Guaranteed.


    Ronan''s purpose is simple. It is to buy out all North American copyrights of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" at one time. The more complete the agreement, the better for him and the Embassy Pictures.


    Since the most important buyout fee was negotiated, the negotiations went smoothly, but there were differences.


    For example, the Embassy Pictures proposed that the film crew including Lee Ann must cooperate with the North American publicity plan, and Zongheng International Pictures required the Embassy Pictures to bear all personnel expenses.


    Ronan will try to promote this film to the awards season. Last year, he saw a lot of practical operations and analyzed many classic cases. Now that he has a suitable film, he also wants to give it a try.


    The so-called Oscar push hand is also step by step.


    The most important promotion plan of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is actually the awards season promotion.


    Fortunately, the honor of Oscar is a huge temptation for everyone in this crew. Not to mention getting the little golden man, it is possible to be nominated. Let the creators of the crew pay out of their own pockets. It is estimated that many people are willing.


    Besides, just let them cooperate with Embassy Pictures.


    This small difference did not constitute a major obstacle. After five days of see-saw negotiations, the two sides formally signed a licensing agreement.


    Zongheng International Pictures transferred the North American copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" except the sequel to Embassy Pictures for a price of 8 million U.S. dollars. Embassy Pictures paid a one-time buyout fee to ensure that the film will be in North America. Distributed in theaters, and the minimum screening scale will not be less than 500 theaters.


    Other small details basically comply with various provisions of the copyright law and Hollywood industry regulations.


    Ang Lee, a director who has worked hard in Hollywood for many years, also understands some operating rules in the circle.


    Ronan didn''t even think about digging a hole. It is enough to buy out the copyright of this movie at one time.


    Buying out copyright is also a basic condition for large-scale investment in publicity.


    Foreign films enter the North American market, and agency distribution is a minority, most of which are buyout copyrights.


    "This martial arts movie is different from Hong Kong''s martial arts film."


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, a seminar on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is being held. Thomas, the director of theatrical distribution department, did not conceal his worries, saying: "Martial arts films are originally a minority. Degree is a problem."


    Had it not been for Ronan to introduce this film, Thomas would have thought that the decision maker was dizzy.


    Terry, director of offline distribution, said: "Ann Lee is also a typical niche director."


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez, who just returned from Argentina, didn''t really understand the situation and did not speak.


    Alan Albert is new to the company and will not question the company''s boss.


    David Villa, the director of the propaganda department, looked at Ronan and asked, "Do you have special ideas or plans for publicity and distribution?"


    As soon as these words came out, several other people remembered for an instant, the bad movies like "Blair the Witch" were all turned into magic in Ronan''s hands...


    The eyes of several people turned to Ronan, as if they saw hundreds of millions of dollars in income.


    Ronan smiled and said: "I don''t have any special thoughts, I think this film is very interesting." He simply said: "The beautiful scenery in the film, rich in the cultural atmosphere of the ancient oriental charm, are actually superficial and complete. It¡¯s a Western story. I talked to Ann Lee. This is an Eastern version of "Sense and Emotion."


    "I have this feeling too." Alan Albert said: "Because of Danny, I understand some Eastern culture. In addition to the form of expression, this film is filled with Western ideas."


    Everyone else is thinking.


    Ronan added: "North American audiences may be easier to understand and understand this film than expected, and we can also use the concept of science fiction film appropriately in our publicity."


    "As a science fiction promotion?" David Villa asked.


    Ronan said, "That''s what it means, but it needs to be moderate, how to do it specifically, David, you come up with a plan."


    It¡¯s not that he was talking nonsense. After watching the premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, he recalled some of the news about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" that he had seen in his previous life. Among them, the publisher was propagating to ordinary American audiences. , To promote the concept of science fiction films.


    And unlike the propaganda of "Blair the Witch", this did not cause any negative effects. In the eyes of many unfamiliar martial arts films, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a super soft science fiction.


    "Okay." After David Villa experienced the publicity baptism of "Blair the Witch", he was unambiguous at all and said: "I will make a corresponding plan as soon as possible."


    Ronan also said to Thomas: "You communicate with the theater company. When the film is released, the first theaters should be close to the Chinese community."


    Thomas certainly knew that this was the safest way to show it, and said, "I understand."


    Garcia asked at this time: "When will it be released?"


    "December!" Ronan gave the answer: "The goal of this film is the awards season."


    Alan Albert asked: "Oscar?"


    Ronan said: "Let''s give it a try and get a few Oscar nominations, which also means huge profits. Now the North American copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is in our hands. If possible, we must maximize our profits."


    Garcia asked again: "Is it the best foreign language film?"


    Ronan nodded: "Prioritize guaranteeing the best foreign language films. Garcia, you will start looking for a professional awards season PR agency next week to develop relevant strategies for the future. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and it is impossible To participate in the competitions of the Berlin Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival."


    To participate in the competition of the three major European film festivals, the film must premiere at the current film festival.


    "Let''s do it." Ronan thought slightly, and said: "Try to apply for the Toronto Film Festival competition unit, and sign up for the outpost awards of the award season as much as possible."


    "Okay," Garcia said.


    It¡¯s only May, and it¡¯s too early for the awards season to start at the end of November and early December, but a film that impacts the awards season is often started at the Cannes Film Festival or even the earlier Saint Denis Film Festival.


    Ronan plans to spend most of his investment in the publicity of the film on the Oscars. The film is released in December, which does not conflict with publicity such as expanding the film''s popularity.


    As for whether you can get an Oscar nomination or even an award, it depends not only on operation, but also on luck.


    Such as competitors, and their investment.


    Fortunately, the best foreign language films are all films from outside North America. Most of the producers have no influence in North America, and the distributors are unlikely to invest heavily.


    The oriental version of "Sense and Emotion" is also a gimmick, and it may satisfy many arrogant old white men: You see, I wear oriental clothes outside, and my heart is all Western...


    Don''t underestimate these psychological influences, Oscar''s political correctness is the epitome of Hollywood.


    In a few years, the quality of the film will play a role in the Oscar selection. Some broken films can be nominated and even the statuette just because of political correctness.


    A black movie put on the garb of LGBTQ is simply the existence of invincible mode.


    Ronan is also observing the social situation. As long as the time is right, this kind of good opportunity that can earn fame and gain, of course, cannot be missed.


    Besides, after having one cooperation with Ang Lee, there may be a second cooperation in the future.


    Don¡¯t worry too much about Li Ang. This great Chinese director has experienced ups and downs throughout his career. The next fall will be even worse than "Riding with the Devil". Gain some favors.


    Five days later, Ronan and Garcia met and talked with the head of a Hollywood agency specializing in Oscar public relations, and initially reached a cooperation intention. The other party is also a very powerful public relations company. Last year, they acted for DreamWorks¡¯ "American Beauty "Oscar business" helped "American Beauty" win three heavyweight awards for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture.


    For a business like Oscar public relations, it is difficult for newcomers to open the market, and the more successful people are, the easier it is to succeed.


    Oscar public relations are very high and big, but in simple terms, it is a process of elevating oneself and degrading competitors, while making most of the judges have a good impression of you.


    In this highly materialized society, if you want to make some strangers have a good impression, you must definitely invest in them.


    However, once the Oscar succeeds , most of the money invested in the film can be steadily earned back, and even with the Oscar halo, it will become a big winner in the offline home entertainment market.


    Entering June, the stock market was still slumping. Ronan returned to the crews of "Human Removal Project 2" and "The Bourne Shadows". The former has already started shooting at Warner Studios, and the latter has also ended key actor training. Lint and Paul Greengrass led the team to Europe and made the final preparations in European locations.


    Ronan also went to Europe for a round. The crew was operating normally, and the problems encountered were basically within controllable range. Although the addition of third-party guarantees allowed the crew to be supervised in all aspects, the filming and production of major projects in the future, this It will become the norm, and it can be considered early adaptation.


    In addition, the crew of "Fatal Bend" has also formally signed contracts with several CAA actors. The crew is currently applying for a tax refund in Louisiana. If they can get a tax rebate, all the locations of "Fatal Bend" will be in Louisiana. Shoot.


    In mid-June, Ronan just returned from Europe, and a movie related to him will be released soon.


    DreamWorks launched "Blair the Witch 2".

 Chapter 191： Mass publicity

    ? "Sir, please pay attention."


    Walking on the streets of Burbank, a person wearing a volunteer costume handed Ronan a missing person notice: "Five college students are missing. If you have relevant clues, please call the number above. We will pay a lot of money. ."


    Ronan took the notice of missing persons, walked into the supermarket and scanned it roughly.


    The missing person notice was very similar to the one issued during the "Blair the Witch" propaganda last year. Five college students came up with the idea of ??the Blair Witch and then disappeared into the Black Mountain jungle.


    When I came to the audiovisual products section of the supermarket, the missing persons notices with the heads of the characters were posted in the most conspicuous position. However, these missing persons notices were different from the ones used by the Embassy Pictures last year. People would know they were movie posters at first glance.


    DreamWorks is not stupid either. This sequel is called "Blair Witch 2: The Book of Shadows", but anyone who has known "Blair Witch" will not regard it as a real video tape.


    Because he sold the copyright of the sequel to DreamWorks at a high price of US$12 million, Ronan looked at each of the posters, and stayed in the audiovisual product area for a long time.


    This is a supermarket where people come and go, and Ronan is not the only one who pays attention to the posters.


    "Blair the Witch" is going to have a sequel?" Someone was talking.


    The companion snorted and said, "It''s a super lousy movie. The last time is enough. Are you going to be a second time?"


    The man shook his head quickly: "With such a bad quality film, is it crazy to watch the sequel?"


    The two left the audiovisual product area while cursing how bad "Blair the Witch" was.


    Ronan deliberately came to the hanging TV screen and waited for a while. A trailer for "Blair Witch 2" appeared. The commercial film of tens of seconds felt the same as "Blair Witch".


    First-view handheld shooting, frequently shaken lens, messy picture...


    It can only be said that DreamWorks deserves to be a Hollywood film company, and the sequel completely follows the successful model of the first.


    Most of Hollywood''s successful sequels are done this way, and this is the most reliable way to shoot sequels.


    But Blair the Witch is not a typical Hollywood movie after all.


    Ronan bought some daily necessities and food, and went out of the supermarket to go home. Just when he arrived at the main entrance of the supermarket, he saw that the volunteer who had handed out missing persons notice was blocked. The four or five people who blocked him were all here. Calling that so-called volunteer is a liar.


    The volunteer looked innocent and a little stunned: He also accepted employment last year. When issuing missing persons notices, he felt that there were enthusiastic people everywhere, and many people would take the initiative to help. Why did he become a liar this year?


    Isn''t this reversed too fast?


    Ronan took a few glances, got in the car, and quickly returned to his apartment in North Hollywood.


    After frying a steak and having a simple dinner, he came to the study to check the laws and other regulations of the United States on the foundation. There was a thick pile of materials on the desk, including relevant cases and analyses. .


    Currently, film investment funds have appeared in Hollywood, but they have not yet become popular.


    The computer was also turned on, and Ronan could find relevant information on the Internet at any time.


    Although the Nasdaq Index has been decimated and Internet stocks have suffered heavy losses, it cannot change the fact that the Internet penetration rate and the increasing practicality of the Internet.


    Of course, things on the Internet, no matter where they are, are true and false.


    After reading the relevant information, Ronan opened his mailbox and checked the newly arrived emails. One of them was from Random House. "Twilight Saga: Twilight" has been reviewed and is ready to communicate with the author for revisions, as soon as September Can enter the book market.


    Ronan forwarded the email to Lindsay Bill through the company''s internal office software.


    Propaganda should also be carried out, and the publishing and distribution are still mainly based on professional companies such as Random House.


    Nowadays, business relies heavily on publicity and promotion. For example, the Harry Potter series was published long ago, but before Warner Bros. bought the copyright, sales were very average, and Joanna Rowling even had to survive on relief. .


    But two or three years before the filming, Warner Bros. invested huge resources to promote the series, and the situation changed immediately.


    Ronan read the latest draft of "The Hunger Games" sent by Lindsay Bill again. There is nothing to suggest in this regard, but to remind Lindsay Bill to add elements that young readers like in her follow-up writing.


    After finishing all this, Ronan went to several movie forums to watch. Unsurprisingly, just like during the promotion of "Blair the Witch", the stories that had to be told about the five college students and the Blair Witch filled the forums.


    The sequel''s various means of creating momentum, except that it did not emphasize that this is a real event, the other is exactly the same as the first.


    The urgency of the Hollywood film company''s business model operation is vividly expressed.


    It is a pity that the most conspicuous thing on the website is not these navy posts for propaganda, but the various calls that the crew of "Blair the Witch" is a liar.


    Obviously, the reputation of "Blair the Witch" has long been stinking.


    Even, many people still remember the director Daniel Malik, the verbal abuse has a tendency to change from the film to the personal attack.


    Ronan specifically checked that the public production cost of "Blair Witch 2" was US$18 million. According to Hollywood''s production rules, DreamWorks must have included the US$12 million in the purchase of the copyright for the sequel.


    This is actually a production expense.


    Looking at the scale of propaganda, Ronan is now a professional. Forget it. With such propaganda, it is estimated that even if DreamWorks'' expenditure is less than 10 million US dollars, the difference will not be too much.


    I don¡¯t know the scale of distribution. It is estimated that 2,000 theaters are not a big problem.


    At this time, there was news from MSN, and the person who sent the news was Jessica Felton.


    ""Blair the Witch 2" is coming out this weekend, are you going to watch it?"


    Ronan didn''t answer, and asked, "Are you going?"


    The message came back very quickly: "I''m going to check it out. I heard that DreamWorks has found a master to edit the sequel."


    Ronan thought for a while and sent a message: "I''ll go see it too, shall we? Let me pick you up at your apartment after get off work on Friday night?"


    "No." Jessica Felton''s sending speed is still fast: "Let''s see you in the theater in Santa Monica Plaza."


    Ronan had no objection: "Okay."


    He guessed that Jessica Felton''s house must be very messy, and he was too lazy to clean up, so he would not let anyone go.


    After taking a break, Ronan found a specially collected case and studied it carefully.


    Friday arrived very quickly. After get off work in the afternoon, Ronan rushed to the Santa Monica Commercial Plaza and met Jessica Felton in the scheduled theater.


    I haven''t seen it for a while, Jessica Felton seems to have lost some weight.


    "I took another job in March." Jessica Felton still had dark circles on her face: "I have been busy for more than three months and only finished it a few days ago."


    Ronan suggested: "Give yourself a vacation."


    Jessica Felton said: "It''s on vacation. I have eaten and slept and slept for a few days." She rubbed her chest, as if her underwear was uncomfortable, and said: "I will adjust it soon. I will be on your crew at the end of the month."


    Ronan came to the entrance to line up and said, "The "Human Removal Project 2" is almost finished. The editing of this film is relatively simple and it will not be so tiring."


    "It''s easy to work with you." Jessica Felton was deeply moved: "Those inexplicable producers are too much to give me room to play, I am simply the scissors in their hands."


    The editor was originally the scissors in the hands of the producer. Ronan knew this very well, but he did not say that: "So, Jesse, if you want to have a certain degree of editing freedom, you must have the corresponding power and responsibility. The position of filmmaker is very suitable for your next development."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "I will seize the opportunity you give me."


    The two entered the theater together. Ronan habitually chose the last row, which was good for observing the situation of the entire theater. They came in late, but there were not many people in the theater.


    Even when the film began to show, there were only seven or eight people in the theater that could accommodate more than one hundred spectators.


    Ronan carefully observed it before. In addition to him and Jessica Felton, there was a well-known film critic in the remaining audience.


    Based on the tacit understanding between the Film Critics Association and the film company, most professional film critics can watch movies for free as long as they show relevant certificates. The specific costs will be borne by the film company.


    In other words, in most cases, film critics will not contribute to the box office.


    The real audience is only four or five people.


    Ronan also learned before that the premiere scale of this film is as high as 3,300 theaters, which means that DreamWorks will prepare at least 3,500 copies.


    This is exactly the scale of distribution that only A-level big productions will have.


    If the average attendance rate in the United States is this, the film will not only hit the streets, but also suffer a big loss.


    "The editing is good." Jessica Felton suddenly whispered: "Unfortunately, the shots are as bad as the first one. The director''s ability has not improved at all."


    Ronan lowered his voice: "It''s probably not the director''s business. It should be DreamWorks deliberately pursuing the effects of the first part following the successful model.


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly, Ronan stopped talking and focused on the movie.


    Strictly speaking, the story of this one is much stronger than that of the first one. There are some youth horror films. The true and false plots should actually be polished a little bit. But there is still the problem. In order to pursue the first one. The mode of the lens is too rough.


    Ronan couldn''t help but think of the post on the website that abused "Blair the Witch 2" the other night.


    "The first part is to give the audience a delicious but still fresh snack, and the second part tells everyone that it is actually made of shit..."


    The success of this kind of film does not depend on the production cost at all, but depends on the announcement.


    The only way to succeed is to take the path of mass publicity.


    Watching movies at very low cost sometimes has no small risks at all.

 Chapter 192： Make up for

    ? DreamWorks Headquarters, Glendale, Los Angeles.


    There was silence in the conference room. Everyone was looking at the old man wearing round glasses. The old man always gave a very gentle image. Now his expressionless face is as cold as a layer of ice.


    "Susan, you can talk about it." Spielberg''s tone was flat: "How much was the box office in the first week?"


    Looking at her boss, Susan Arnold bit her head and said: "Blair the Witch 2, 3,383 theaters, with a box office of 4.68 million US dollars in the first week."


    There was an instant sound of discussion in the conference room.


    Spielberg said, "Quiet."


    The discussion stopped abruptly.


    Spielberg said: "How much has been invested in this project?"


    Susan Arnold did not dare to delay, and quickly replied: "The purchase of the sequel rights is 12 million US dollars, the production cost is 6 million US dollars, and the publicity and distribution expenses are 16 million US dollars. The actual expenditure is 34 million US dollars."


    Spielberg looked at her without speaking.


    Susan Arnold understood what he meant, and continued: "The average Cinema audience score is D, and it is predicted that the North American box office will not exceed $10 million."


    There was a faint inhalation sound in the conference room.


    The people sitting here are all professionals. It is not difficult for anyone to think that most of the $34 million invested will be difficult to recover. Maybe it will be possible after 30 years of offline market operation?


    After all, Spielberg is a big man accustomed to the wind and rain. I am not without failure. He is very stable and said: "All subsequent plans for "Blair the Witch" are stopped! Stop losses as soon as possible."


    "Yes." Susan-Arnold was a bit unwilling, but unable to fight for it. This film was a complete failure.


    But there is one thing I still don¡¯t understand. With the same model and the same operation, why did "Blair the Witch" succeed but the sequel failed?


    Scolding? Most of the successful sequel movies are selling big in curse.


    Spielberg said again: "Go back and sum it up. Also, what are the names of the two directors?"


    "Daniel Malik and Adiyado Sanziz." Susan Arnold replied.


    Spielberg made a decisive decision: "DreamWorks will no longer work with these two people!"


    This is not only for Susan Arnold alone, but also for everyone in the room.


    All the executives and producers of DreamWorks Studios have these two names in mind.


    What kind of director is most easily remembered by Hollywood studios? The most successful ones and the most failed ones.


    At the end of the meeting, Spielberg returned to the office, his brows furrowed, his face full of grief, and even his always straight back was slightly bent, as if there was a mountain of pressure on him.


    Since DreamWorks was founded, it has not gone smoothly.


    People outside only saw the success of films such as "Saving Private Ryan", "American Beauty" and "Gladiator", but did not see the problems inside DreamWorks.


    High-level division... Spielberg has a headache when he thinks of this problem. DreamWorks¡¯ business has been divided into three independent parts. David Geffen has plans to withdraw from DreamWorks, and Jeff Katzenberg also thinks. Let the animation studio be independent.


    Fortunately, it is still a group. As long as it can get rid of the predicament and break a path from the siege of the six major companies, these crises are nothing.


    If the development goes well, all the problems are actually minor problems.


    But thinking about this, Spielberg''s head hurts even more. Since last year, the live-action film department has not been smooth.


    First, the distribution department of PolyGram Films failed, and then the Mountain Foundation, which stayed in contact, refused to cooperate with DreamWorks, and then another sequel film that should have been very safe failed miserably.


    Without digging into the distribution department, the overseas distribution channels of DreamWorks are still unable to be established in a short period of time, and it may even take six or seven years or more.


    The Mountain Foundation gave up cooperation with DreamWorks, and the two TV drama projects were short of funds, and they were unable to start the project.


    A sequel movie that should be easy to succeed fails, and the already tight cash flow will be further strained.


    Spielberg felt that his head was about to explode, and it seemed that DreamWorks, which had a good momentum of development, had not laid a solid foundation at all!


    Why are there accidents in some sure things? Especially these three things.


    People are old and good, Spielberg analyzed it a bit, and suddenly discovered that these three things have one thing in common!


    Where did Polygram''s distribution department go? Embassy Pictures!


    Which Hollywood company is the Mountain Foundation working with? Shahai Entertainment!


    Who bought the copyright to the sequel to the failed "Blair Witch 2"? Relativity entertainment!


    These are three companies, but nowadays Hollywood is a little better informed, who doesn''t know this is a small group company!


    The owner of the company is Ronan Anderson...


    Spielberg suddenly took off his round glasses, his face full of dignity.


    I don''t know why, but he felt that the resources and opportunities that should belong to DreamWorks were taken away by others.


    This feeling is very bad.


    But when you think about it, chances are actually slipped away from DreamWorks.


    What happened to Polygram Pictures was that he didn''t know people well and ignored Albert Hoffman''s old problems, which resulted in accidents.


    The Mountain Foundation and DreamWorks have been hesitant, and refused Indians to invest in big projects such as "Gladiator" several times. Even he felt that DreamWorks lacked sincerity.


    The copyright to the sequel to "Blair the Witch" was bought by Susan Arnold from Relativity Entertainment.


    Spielberg knew very well that the power to employ people, do things, and make decisions is in his hands.


    "Is it me who can''t?" Spielberg''s rare self-doubt: "I''m old? Can''t even compare to a young man in his early twenties?"


    Ronan Anderson, Relativity Entertainment...


    These two names are constantly circulating in Spielberg''s mind, especially Relativity Entertainment, which has complete North American distribution capabilities. After winning the distribution department of Polaroid Pictures, it is actively exploring and constructing overseas distribution channels. It is said that the channels have been After the shop is over, it is almost time to release the movie to try the effect.


    That is an overseas distribution channel, an overseas distribution channel that even DreamWorks does not have!


    Spielberg pressed the intercom and called the assistant in: "Go and check, what is the latest film released by Embassy Pictures?"


    The assistant is very familiar with the industry dynamics and directly replied: "I heard someone say some time ago that Embassy Pictures did not have a theater release plan in the first half of the year. The movie to be released recently is the "Human Elimination Project 2" scheduled for Halloween."


    Spielberg asked: "How about the overseas release of this film?"


    He thought about it, and said: "It should also be distributed by Embassy Pictures."


    "Go check it, confirm the news, and then summarize it to me." Spielberg thought slightly, and then ordered: "Let people pay more attention to the news of Relativity Entertainment, Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment."


    "Yes." The assistant responded immediately: "I''ll let someone do it."


    Spielberg sat in the office, thinking again.


    Overseas distribution channels are too important for DreamWorks. He made a huge mistake before, and there should be a chance to make up for it.


    If Embassy Pictures can successfully distribute films overseas...


    "Blair the Witch 2" is even worse than Ronan expected. When he saw the box office data of this film, he discovered one thing.


    The past two years seem to have a special relationship with DreamWorks.


    It''s a pity that the "Brothers" that has been paying attention has never found a chance to intervene, and can only watch this mini-series that can get countless benefits in the future.


    However, Ronan also had no regrets or other similar emotions.


    After all, DreamWorks got the copyright early, and the original author even served as a consultant for "Saving Private Ryan". He had friendship with Spielberg and Tom Hanks and would give priority to cooperating with these two people.


    Ronan knew very well that even those who were born again could not do all the good things.


    Greed is good, but in moderation.


    He never forgot this sentence.


    Greed is like a fascination pill, it can overwhelm all people''s sanity. When the mind is full of thoughts to make a fortune, it is like "come to lie to me" engraved on the forehead. It is especially easy to be caught. use.


    At the end of June, Robert Lee finally returned to Los Angeles from overseas.


    "Danny Donald stayed in the East for the time being." Robert Lee said to Ronan: "With him over there, it''s easier to do a lot of work. The Oriental style is very different from ours."


    Ronan looked at the work log that Robert Lee brought back and asked, "Is the work going well over there?"


    Robert-Lee said: "In the beginning there were a lot of troubles, but the original Polygram channels played a big role. They had established a certain network of contacts before there, which helped a lot."


    Ronan asked, "Have you submitted the materials for The Bourne Shadows?"


    Robert-Lee said immediately: "It has been handed over to China Film Group and related departments China Film Group is interested, but we can only discuss whether to introduce it after seeing the film."


    "Good." Ronan said, "We are waiting for the news."


    Robert-Lee wondered: "Ronan, I have been there on the ground. The film industry over there is very backward. Not only are there few theaters, but they also closed down in large areas and the box office share is low. Is it necessary to expand the market?


    Ronan simply explained: "Do you know that there are 1.3 billion people over there? And the economy is developing rapidly, how big will this market be in the future? The North American film market is also developing step by step. With rapid development, we can enjoy huge dividends."


    Robert Lee said: "Ronan, you see farther than me, I listen to you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Let''s rest for a while."


    "I can rest for three days." Robert Lee asked: "You called me some time ago. Didn''t you say that you have important tasks for me to do?"

 Chapter 193： Cooperation ends

    ? "Very important work." Ronan looked very serious and serious: "Mary is in charge of the company''s finances. George needs to oversee the daily affairs of Shahai Entertainment. He is also the production manager of the film crew of "The Bourne". In addition to you, I Don¡¯t trust other people."


    Robert focused heavily. From the situation where the company was facing bankruptcy and struggling, he knew that Ronan was the key, and Ronan had given them three good treatment and trust.


    Therefore, this trip to establish overseas distribution channels, which lasted for nearly half a year, did not complain even if faced with numerous difficulties, and did not back down. Even in places that exclude the United States, such as Arabia and Africa, he also faced pressure with local theaters or agencies. The negotiation reached a cooperation agreement.


    This long overseas job is also an exercise. Robert can feel that his ability in negotiation and business transactions has improved significantly.


    Ronan found a thin document, pushed it to Robert, and said, "Look at it first."


    Robert opened the file and looked at it seriously. It was full of the names of some works, including comics, biographies, and even toys.


    Correspondingly, behind these names, there are companies to which they belong.


    "This is..." Robert was a little surprised.


    Ronan was calm, and said, "I have been inquiring about the copyrights of these films in the copyright bureau and the circle in the past few months. The copyrights of these films are still in the hands of their respective companies. Your next job is to represent Relativity Entertainment to buy their films. Copyright. Those I marked with a red pen are priority purchases."


    Robert asked: "No one has touched these copyrights for the time being?"


    "No." Ronan said directly: "In a broad sense, the current advantages of Hollywood film adaptations are unmatched by original films. This advantage will become more obvious in the future. Investment in commercial films continues to increase, which determines that there is no audience. Basic original movies are more risky."


    From his previous life to his last year, there was no original non-sequel movie in Hollywood that had a box office of over 100 million in the first week of North America.


    And among the North American box office and global box office top ten, original movies and non-sequels basically disappeared.


    Even for top commercial directors like Christopher Nolan, the North American box office has just exceeded the cost line for several consecutive original films with an investment of about 150 million US dollars.


    Ronan added: "You go to contact these companies and get the copyright of these movies as much as possible. I have already greeted the lawyer Dinah Ampton, and she will provide you with legal protection and services."


    Robert knew that he was holding a heavy pressure, but he was confident that he could bear it.


    "I will rest for three days first." Robert also gained confidence through this overseas trip: "After three days I will go to Rhode Island first."


    Ronan finally reminded: "Pay attention to confidentiality."


    The copyright of some works is always not interested in Hollywood when no one cares about it. When someone suddenly becomes interested, other companies will think, is it really valuable to adapt this thing into a movie?


    Of course, as long as the confidentiality work is done well, many copyrights can be discussed quietly.


    For example, Warner Bros. won the copyright of the "Harry Potter" series, and New Line Pictures integrated the copyright of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy scattered everywhere, and they have not attracted much attention.


    Since Ronan has the advantage of foresight, of course he wants to get the highest quality resources at the least possible price.


    During the three days of rest, Robert Lee was not idle either. He made an itinerary plan to go to Rhode Island first and then to New York.


    This schedule has no time, and no one can predict how long the copyright negotiations with those companies will last.


    Ronan also ordered his assistant Connie that every issue of the New York Times bestseller list should be delivered to his desk as soon as possible.


    Ang Lee has already appeared, Ronan will certainly not forget the story, and the name of Anne Plux is also on the list. This female writer currently lives in New York and is part of Robert''s New York trip.


    However, this type of film must wait a few more years.


    Films that closely conform to social reality are deeply affected by the social environment. Now if they are filmed, in addition to the film rushing to the street, they will be drowned by surging public opinion.


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    Warner Studios, post-production room for "Human Removal Project 2".


    The very rough first edition clip is finished.


    Ronan is still thinking about it. Director James Wong said: "At the beginning, the "Humanity Clear Project" was able to succeed, and the setting of the background was very important. Many people felt very strange about the massacre of freedom every day. The reason why the first one can be a dark horse."


    Looking at Ronan, James Wong continued: "So, the second part completely retains the first part''s setting, but the plot and scenes have been upgraded."


    He is very confident: "From the first civilian resistance to private revenge. I think the change of this setting is very important. It can not only pull the perspective to the outdoor city streets, and let the audience see only the previous work. The street riot scenes that appeared on TV in China have been upgraded from the theme of resistance and self-help in the first film to the city battle royale. This allows the limitations of the story to be opened, and the chase plot will give the film a non-stop taste. ."


    "Not bad." Ronan nodded in approval: "Although it is only the first edited version, I can feel it is more watchable than the first one."


    As long as this film is successful, it will continue to be filmed later. Even Ronan once considered whether these horror films could be linked together?


    For example, "Reaper is Coming" and "Fatal Turn"? Or add the horror series behind?


    There will definitely be more horror films with relatively small investments in the future, and perhaps a few years later, people can be called to discuss this.


    This kind of thing, if you work together, maybe you will think of a way.


    After talking about work, James Wong suddenly talked about personal topics.


    "Plans are being adjusted at any time." Director James Huang said to Ronan: "The shooting and post-production are going well and it is expected to be completed in August."


    Ronan just came over from the editing room Jessica Felton, and said, "Very good, enough time for publicity operations."


    James Wong smiled and said, "Ronan, after the post-production is complete, I will leave the crew."


    The two parties have cooperated three times, and Ronan, a producer who is willing to delegate power appropriately, undoubtedly makes the director feel very comfortable, so he is ready to say hello to some things in advance: "I will enter a revolutionary film studio under Sony Entertainment in September. The crew."


    Ronan had already heard about this incident, and still asked concerned: "As the director?"


    "Yes." James Wong said simply: "A sci-fi action movie called "Universe Wanted". Glenn Morgan is the screenwriter."


    Ronan nodded slightly and glanced at James Huang. In any case, the two sides cooperated three times and the cooperation was very happy. The first two times were successful, and the third time this sequel has a great chance of success.


    He rarely persuaded him: "James, you have amazing talent and talent in horror movies, why not continue directing horror movies?"


    James Huang Neng can hear Ronan¡¯s good intentions, but it is inevitable to think of the sequel to "Reaper Is Coming". After all, Shahai Entertainment has put this sequel on the agenda and talked to him about continuing to serve as the director.


    "I have reached a bottleneck in horror films." He smiled and said: "It is difficult to improve in a short time. It is better to try other types of films."


    Ronan sighed secretly. Everyone had their own ambitions. Speaking of which, this was James Huang You''s pursuit, and it was hard for others to say anything.


    However, Ronan said sincerely: "James, if you want to return to horror movies in the future, I hope we can still have a chance to cooperate."


    James Huang froze for a moment, and then said: "I also hope to cooperate."


    He doesn''t understand Ronan''s meaning, he can only cooperate with horror movies? Can''t both parties cooperate with other types of films?


    Ronan saw James-Huang¡¯s doubts, did not explain, and this kind of thing could not be explained, but said: "I wish you success in your new film."


    Not long after, Ronan left the post-production room and was about to go to the "Resident Evil" crew at Warner Studios when he met James Huang''s agent Edward.


    "Hi, Ronan." The honesty on Edward''s face couldn''t hide his complacency: "Are you satisfied with James'' new film?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Very satisfied."


    Edward''s voice is a bit high: "Your "The Bourne" should be co-operated with James. James has always wanted to make mainstream commercial action movies. He has worked with you three times. Isn''t it comparable to a failed British director? ?"


    As James Wong has received more and more attention from the Hollywood industry, Edward, the agent, has also risen.


    Ronan was a little colder towards the agent: "I originally wanted to continue working with James on the sequel of "Reaper Is Here"."


    "Horror films?" Edward shook his head: "James will not take horror films anymore He knows very well that almost no one in Hollywood can become a major director by directing horror films alone, Wes Clay Neither Wen nor George Romero can do it.


    Edward added: "Ronan, Shahai Entertainment will invest heavily in action movies in the future. Don''t forget James as the director."


    "I will." Ronan dealt with it purely politely.


    Edward¡¯s simple and honest smile was very bright: "Okay, don¡¯t delay you, I¡¯m going to be busy." He was about to leave, and seemed to think of something, and said: "I¡¯m not an independent broker now, I¡¯ve joined CAA. ."


    Ronan nodded: "Congratulations."


    Edward smiled and took the lead to leave. Ronan shook his head slightly and walked out of the studio''s office building. He glanced at the time, accelerated his pace a little, and rushed to the studio where the crew of "Resident Evil" was located.


    The crew is auditioning for the main actors.

 Chapter 194： Very handsome and cool

    Sitting in the audition room, Ronan looked at the actress in front of the camera intently.


    The short and medium red hair, the red slanted suspender skirt, and the black long leather boots make the actors extra white, and the exquisite features have also formed a typical Eastern European face.


    Ronan didn''t speak, he watched most of the time.


    Milla Jovovich in front of the camera, following the instructions of director Paul Anderson, posing in various poses.


    After shooting for a while, Paul Anderson seemed very satisfied, but knew that the heroine was not able to make a decision on her own, and quickly asked Ronan: "Do you have anything else to say?"


    Ronan said to the prop master: "Give her a gun, spear!"


    The prop manager immediately took a spear modified according to the game magic and stuffed it to Milla Jovovich.


    Taking the gun, Milla Jovovich looked at Ronan curiously. As Luc Besson¡¯s ex-wife, former famous model and small famous actor, she is very familiar with the Hollywood set.


    The boss of the Hollywood crew is never a director, but a producer.


    In order to win the role, she made a lot of preparations, and even after inquiring, she dyed her brown hair into red hair that fits the role.


    Ronan looked at the actress who played Joan of Arc and said, "Miss Jovovich, I need a very cool gun look."


    Milla Jovovich thought for a while, and immediately changed his position, holding the gun with one hand in his right hand, raising the muzzle obliquely, legs slightly apart, facing the camera sideways, with a delicate face slightly raised.


    This actress is a very typical airport, but at this moment it shows a very strong aura.


    In addition to a certain natural cost, aura is very dependent on clothing and makeup.


    Sometimes, women''s clothes are less, and the aura will be very strong.


    Ronan glanced at the Milla Jovovich profile on the table and asked: "Have you received training in taekwondo and fighting?"


    Milla Jovovich retracted the wall of props and said: "I received systematic shooting training when filming "The Fifth Element." The past two years I used it as a way of fitness."


    Ronan said directly, "Can you show it?"


    Without any hesitation, Milla Jovovich kicked his right leg high and used a basic side kick in Taekwondo.


    Regardless of power and strength, in terms of posture alone, it is handsome and cool.


    What you need to make a movie is nothing but fancy.


    "Not bad." Samuel Hadida hasn''t spoken much. At this time, he whispered beside Ronan: "A foundation can reduce a lot of training time and cost."


    Ronan said to Paul Anderson: "That''s it."


    At the end of the audition, Milla Jovovich left the audition room and returned to the dressing room to remove her makeup. When she came to face a blonde girl, this girl was not tall, but had a very outstanding figure, and her green eyes were a bit big. It is abrupt, but it adds a bit of agility.


    What concerns Milla Jovovich the most is the girl''s immature face with **** that do not match her age.


    Subconsciously looking down at the empty chest under the red suspender skirt, Milla Jovovich whispered in her heart: so small, so big...


    Amanda Seyfried followed the crew and walked into the audition room. At first sight, she saw Ronan and she was instantly confident.


    She is a smart girl and did not say hello to Ronan on this occasion.


    Paul Anderson looked at Amanda Seyfried and frowned subconsciously. Compared to the red queen set in his script, this girl was too old.


    Looking at the figure alone, this is close to or even more than some adults.


    But he did not raise objections.


    Paul Anderson saw that the photographer was ready and said, "Miss Seyfried, please read the lines prepared for you."


    A staff member delivered a speech, and Amanda Seyfried looked down and got acquainted.


    Ronan said at this time: "Do you know the kind of electronically synthesized sound? Just read it in that tone."


    "Okay." Amanda Seyfried gave Ronan a glance.


    Sure enough, Ronan still prefers himself consistently.


    Paul Anderson confirmed one thing. The girl who didn''t fit the script was found by the producer Ronan.


    It seems that I have to change the script setting later.


    Paul Anderson is very conscious, just change the age of the red queen in the script.


    Amanda Seyfried''s non-emotional voice came over.


    "Only the dead can be completely liberated, while the living are reincarnated in endless pain. The most important thing is the will to survive."


    "There are no people who are swayed by fate, only those who dominate fate!"


    "You are dying here!"


    "Glory belongs only to the dead. The only thing that the living people have to remember is their sacrifice."


    Amanda Seyfried read the settings of the Red Queen from the email sent by Ronan, and read each line as if it were a robot coldly.


    Paul Anderson was a bit dissatisfied. The voice was a little sweeter, but fortunately, it was not a big problem and it was not difficult to adjust it later.


    After reading the lines, Amanda Seyfried returned the notebook to the staff and looked at the people in front of him quietly.


    Paul Anderson said: "Miss Seyfried, the audition ends here. We will notify your agent tomorrow of the audition results."


    "Thank you."


    Amanda Seyfried bowed politely and turned out of the audition room.


    After going out, she breathed a sigh of relief: It should be fine, right?


    In the audition room, three people are discussing today''s audition.


    "The role of Ryan Ocampo, I think Michelle Williams is the most suitable." Paul Anderson expressed his opinion: "She received professional boxing training in the film "Girls Boxing".


    Ronan directly dismissed his opinion: "Michelle Williams paid too much. The film "Girl Punches" won her several small awards. Her agent used this as capital and asked for 1 million. Remuneration above US dollars. Ryan Ocampo is just a supporting role. We don¡¯t need to invest too much in remuneration."


    From the producer''s point of view, Samuel Hadida agreed with Ronan: "It''s really unnecessary."


    Paul Anderson knew that the decision was not on his side, and asked, "Which one is appropriate?"


    Ronan said: "Pu Yaka-Chopra, acting skills are not bad, the pay is very low, long-term dance practice, has a certain degree of movement skills."


    I have already tried the depth and Ronan knows very well that Parka Chopra has excellent flexibility and it is easy to complete some action shots.


    This can be regarded as fulfilling the deal with Payaka-Chopra.


    Having said that, Ronan has been busy since returning from the Cannes Film Festival, and has no time to pay attention to Payaka Chopra.


    This relationship is over in his eyes.


    With the improvement of his status in Hollywood, as long as Ronan thinks about it, most of the second and third line actresses who want to become famous and even have become famous will not refuse.


    The atmosphere in the circle is like this.


    "Where is the heroine Alice?" Paul Anderson asked.


    Ronan gave the answer: "Tentatively, Milla Jovovich, the other candidates are not as effective as her." He turned to Samuel Hadida and said: "You are responsible for Milla Jovovich. Vicki negotiates. If the other party''s asking price is too high, we will find another candidate."


    Paul Anderson finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Milla Jovovich is also his most promising candidate for the heroine.


    "The Red Queen will use Amanda Seyfried." Paul Anderson said in a timely manner: "The sound conditions are very good."


    Samuel Hadida agreed: "Yes."


    Ronan will naturally have no objections.


    Soon, the three of them had finalized four or five roles as actors in the audition room. Except for Alice, the others were all supporting roles with more roles.


    Ronan was handed over to Samuel Hadida to be responsible for the negotiations with the relevant actors. In the end, he needed to sign, otherwise the contract could not be signed. If the salary is not negotiated, it will be replaced.


    Not to mention supporting roles, even Alice, suitable actors can find a long list from Hollywood.


    After leaving the audition room, Ronan received a call from George Clint¡¯s deputy, which is also good news. He and Capcom Japan have made great progress in the subsequent film copyright negotiations of "Resident Evil". Pukong will hand over the film copyright of this series to Shahai Entertainment.


    However, it is impossible to get the price of cabbage.


    Capcom not only requires copyright authorization fees, but also divides it into subsequent profits.


    When adapting a film, once the copyright owner realizes the potential value of copyright, it will definitely strive to maximize the benefits.


    Ronan asked him to continue negotiating with Capcom, using the basic licensing fee plus net profit sharing as the negotiation condition.


    Movies and games can also promote each other. Games provide a basis for film adaptation. Movies can further increase the popularity of games.


    Back at the producer''s office, Ronan wondered if he would spare time to play the "Resident Evil" series of games? Good to know more.


    But he gave up after a little thought.


    Movies adapted according to the context of the game turned out to be worse one by one.


    The game is adapted from a movie, the super puzzle of Hollywood.


    Maybe in the future there is a chance to adapt the "World of Warcraft" movie? In the previous life, apart from leaving a stalk of Gu Yanzu, it could not leave any more impression on people.


    The setting of "World of Warcraft" draws on many myths or famous works, such as "The Lord of the Rings".


    There is also the sad Alsace, who is simply a magical version of Anakin Skywalker.


    "Star Wars" is a super IP in North America, the adaptation of Alsace may be a direct tragedy.


    A knock on the door suddenly sounded. After Ronan said please come in, Amanda Seyfried pushed in, first smiled sweetly at Ronan, and then said hello: "Hello, Ronan."


    "Hello, Amanda." Ronan asked, seeing no one behind her, "Is something wrong with me?"


    Amanda Seyfried shook her well-proportioned body, and said with a little excitement: "Mom just received the call and I passed the audition."


    She seemed a little nervous, shook her palms, and said, "Do you have time? I want to invite you to dinner and express my thanks."

 Chapter 195： The requirements are simple

    Leaving the Burger King reception, Amanda Seyfried carrying a large tray with fast food such as burgers, French fries and fried chicken legs, walked towards a place with few people.


    Ronan was on the phone before, and as soon as he hung up, he saw Amanda Seyfried approaching, hurriedly greeted him, and took the tray in her hand.


    "wait for me."


    Amanda Seyfried said, ran back to the front desk, and soon came over with a tray.


    "Take so much?" Ronan took it again and put it on the table.


    Amanda smiled and said, "I''m hungry."


    Ronan pointed to the tray on the table: "You hurry up and eat."


    Amanda picked up a burger and asked, "Where are your two bodyguards? Would you like to buy them some?"


    "David and Vinci?" Ronan said, "Don''t worry about them."


    The bodyguards will solve the catering problem by themselves.


    "I ate it." Amanda grabbed the burger and took a big bite.


    Ronan was also welcome and picked up another burger.


    This western-style fast food is cheap and easy to fill your stomach, and the taste is good.


    Think about it when I was a child in my previous life to eat KFC and McDonald''s, it was all very extravagant.


    As the first western-style fast-food chain restaurants to enter the East, KFC and McDonald''s and their positioning in the West have undergone radical changes.


    Fortunately, these two fast-food restaurants have restored their original appearances before they were too young.


    Amanda is not big, and she is thin and thin, but she can eat a hamburger.


    Then she picked up the French fries again and ate them.


    In the middle, I also took the time to drink the happy water.


    Not knowing if it was a developing relationship, Ronan found that Amanda Seyfried was more edible than him.


    A burger, a large portion of French fries, a fried chicken leg, and half a cup of Happy Water, but in just ten minutes, it went into Amanda''s small mouth.


    It''s unscientific to be so edible and so thin.


    Ronan just ate half of a burger and half a portion of French fries, so he couldn''t eat.


    Amanda on the opposite side was wiping her shiny mouth with a paper towel. She noticed Ronan''s slightly surprised eyes and smiled embarrassedly: "Too nervous in the morning and didn''t eat much."


    "Enough?" Ronan pushed his share of chicken legs to her side.


    Amanda waved her hand quickly: "I''m full, really." She hurriedly pushed the drumstick back to Ronan''s side: "Mom usually doesn''t let me eat these, saying that actors should keep in shape and eat less. I always Can''t eat enough."


    Ronan said, "You are growing your body and you need to ensure nutrition."


    "Actually I belong to the kind of person who is difficult to gain weight." Amanda seems to have done some research in this area: "I have specifically observed that I eat a lot more than my peers, but I have never been fat."


    Ronan nodded: "You are thin."


    Amanda was also a little embarrassed: "Ronan, I invite you to dinner, and you still have to accommodate me." She grabbed the blonde curled hair and said, "I don''t have much money in my hand, I can only afford hamburgers Article."


    "It''s already very good." Ronan picked up a French fries, put it in his mouth, and said, "It tastes very good."


    "It''s French fries." Amanda knew Ronan was comforting her.


    Ronan swallowed the fries and said, "But the fries were bought by Amanda Seyfried. They tasted different."


    Hearing this, Amanda Seyfried seemed to be hit by something, suddenly a little stunned, and then reacted with a smile from the heart on her face.


    She laughed more and more happily: "Ronan, if you like, I will invite you next time."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I will invite you next time."


    "That''s fine." Amanda thought the two were friends and was not polite, and said, "I don''t know when I can save money and then ask for your money."


    Ronan was surprised: "What about your pay?"


    Amanda said: "It''s all with my mother. Mom..." She was somewhat dissatisfied: "My mother is very strict with me. If I didn''t ask you to eat today, I would not be able to come out alone. My pocket money is available every day. The quota is just enough to spend."


    Ronan pushed the drumstick in front of Amanda again, and Amanda subconsciously took it, took a bite of the drumstick, and said: "The money I paid for the treat is the reward for performing in the community theater, so I can only ask you. Eat fast food."


    "Thank you." Ronan said sincerely: "This is the best meal I have eaten this year."


    Amanda realized that she had eaten Ronan''s chicken legs, and said embarrassingly, "I didn''t pay attention."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s okay, I''m full, you can eat."


    Amanda gnawed the chicken legs silently, feeling that it tasted particularly fragrant, swallowing the food in her mouth, and said: "Mom takes care of a lot, from pocket money to making friends, so I still have no friends of the same age."


    She somewhat complained: "The money I earn never reaches my hands. My mother always says that I am too young and cannot have too much money in my hands, otherwise it is easy to learn badly. I am fifteen years old."


    Ronan can see a mother''s dedication. Compared to people like Macaulay Culkin''s parents, Mrs. Seyfried can be said to be a very competent mother.


    Pity the parents of the world.


    I am afraid that many people can only realize this when they become parents.


    Ronan looked at the girl opposite, with a bit of innocence in his agility, and said: "The Hollywood circle is very complicated, and your mother is protecting you."


    "I know." Amanda is not stupid, nor rebellious: "It''s just more restrictive, a bit distressed."


    Ronan said again: "Your mother loves you very much, I can tell."


    Amanda responded and went to deal with the chicken legs again.


    After eating the chicken drumsticks, Ronan handed over the tissue, Amanda wiped her mouth and asked: "Ronan, I have something I don''t understand in the future, can I call you to ask?"


    "Yes." Ronan said with a smile, "but I have to tell your mother first."


    Amanda grabbed the cup again and took a sip of happy water: "If mom doesn''t have an answer, I will call you."


    Ronan said, "No problem."


    After dinner together, Ronan called David and asked him to drive Amanda back.


    Speaking of which, Mrs. Seyfried seemed to really trust him.


    Ronan could see that Amanda Seyfried also believed him very much and should have regarded him as a friend.


    In the future, you can also help with those things that are easy.


    Of course, if you run to Ronan and ask for an important role such as a heroine or a supporting actress, this kind of favor will definitely not help.


    Ronan had a clear distinction.


    Sending away Amanda Seyfried, Ronan returned to the Warner Studios to find Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida to continue the preparations for "Resident Evil".


    Paul Anderson had been to Japan before and had a five-day discussion with Capcom. Capcom also thought Anderson was very suitable for directing "Resident Evil" and even recognized his changes. Paul Anderson learned from his last In the game adaptation movie "Devil''s Empire", lessons were learned and believed that the rules of the game could be increased and strengthened, but the rules could not be broken.


    As he said in Berlin, this movie will be the prequel that gamers have been looking forward to seeing, so that both game fans and audiences who have never heard of this game can be attracted by the film.


    In addition, Ronan discussed the issue of zombies with Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida.


    In this film, the concept of zombies will not be clearly expressed.


    Of course, anyone who reads those infected with T virus will understand that these living dead are zombies.


    A zombie with a different setting from George Romero.


    In some ways, this film has a soft science fiction character.


    To this day, the crew cannot repeat what the zombies looked like 20 years ago.


    In that era, a large number of movies imitating "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Evasion of the Alive" appeared, and blood dripping became the inherent pattern of horror films at that time.


    In order to achieve the frightening effect that makes the scalp numb, the crew must make changes that are more suitable for this era.


    Ronan hired an international animation special effects company, which won an Oscar nomination for "The Four Hundred Years of Vampire" and participated in the filming of "Black Hole Surface", "Elizabeth" and "Gladiator".


    It is also a second-rate special effects company in the industry.


    Realism is what the crew pursues, so the special effects company has to create a terrifying appearance infected by the T virus, because this virus is inhaled, passes through the system, and is discharged from the eyes, mouth and nose. The designer must look through it. A large number of medical textbooks to study the effect of biological erosion of the skin is different from traditional decay.


    Moreover, the T virus quickly acts on the human system, so the appearance and degree of the infected person are also different.


    Ronan took great pains on the zombies. In order to make their movements smooth and natural, he even invited Warner Van Eden, the dance coach of "Swing Frenzy", to be the "Zombie Dance Director" of the film.


    To be precise, it is a zombie action guide.


    Ronan thought carefully, and after discussing with Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida, he decided that the extra actor who played the zombie needed to be guided by the action because he didn''t want the zombie''s actions in the film to be absurd.


    Warner Van Eden himself confirmed that he would join the ranks of zombies during filming.


    The actors who play zombies have also been carefully selected, not ordinary extras, but ordinary actors with professional dance training.


    With well-trained dancers, the movements of the zombies can be shaken to the minimum.


    The crew also needs to shoot in Europe. The location surveying staff has already set off. In order to find suitable locations, they have searched all over Europe, from Latvia and Ukraine to the early bunkers in Britain and Germany. These bunkers need a lot of decoration because they are all A product of the Second World War.


    When the film is creating the script, the main creators will know exactly what the film will look like. In post-production, adjustments must be made within a limited range.


    Ronan''s request for this film is simple.


    The fight is clean and tidy, the script is generally self-explanatory, and Alice''s styling skills should make people shine.

 Chapter 196： The lonely girl is back

    ? "Exhale!"


    "Inhale!"


    A blonde woman in a fitness bra braced her body and made rhythmic breathing sounds. Sweat leaked from the pores of her skin, and was reflected by the light.


    On the flat lower abdomen, six distinct abdominal muscles are clearly visible.


    Huh-Huh-


    The woman''s panting voice has a peculiar rhythm, and she is obviously doing strenuous exercise.


    "Hurry up!" the blonde woman gasped and said, "Ronan, hurry up! Good! That''s it! Keep the current rhythm!"


    She stared at Ronan closely: "Hold on! Another five minutes! Five minutes later, sprint at full force... Okay, now start sprinting at full force! Don''t hold back! Release all the energy in your body!"


    Ronan gritted his teeth, dripping sweat on his forehead, his waist and abdomen suddenly exerted force, and the strength of his body burst out.


    "Exhale¡ª"


    "Inhale!"


    The blond woman drives the rhythm again.


    Ronan is far less experienced than her, and can only follow the rhythm controlled by the blonde woman.


    "Hoo-hoo-"


    The heavy breathing sound squeezed from Ronan''s throat.


    "Good! Good!" the blonde woman shouted loudly, "Slow down the rhythm, but don''t stop!"


    Ronan leaned on the exercise bike and slowly slowed down in accordance with the requirements of the fitness coach.


    After another five minutes, the blonde woman looked at the electronic timer and said, "Okay, you can stop."


    She got off the bike first, took two towels, gave one to Ronan, and then slowly wiped off the sweat on her body.


    Ronan was also wiping sweat and glanced at the fitness coach.


    The blonde woman is one of the most famous trainers in this fitness club. She often coaches Hollywood actors to exercise. Angelina Jolie, who is preparing for training for "Tomb Raider", is also her client.


    "Sip, drink slowly." The fitness coach handed over a bottle of electrolyte drink.


    Ronan took it, unscrewing it, and said, "Thank you, Tina."


    Unconsciously, his eyes drifted over Tina''s exaggerated muscles.


    This woman is estimated to be thirty-five years old and looks very ordinary, but she can definitely tell her when thrown in the crowd.


    Because she has muscles that are rarely seen in women.


    As we all know, Victoria''s Secret Angel Supermodels have obvious muscle lines, but they are more of a sense of bodybuilding, with very natural and smooth lines.


    And Tina''s muscles are like rocks.


    Although it is not as exaggerated as the few King Kong Barbies on the previous life online, it is not much different.


    After strenuous exercise, it is not suitable to drink large sips of water, especially cold water. Ronan controlled the urge to drink large sips, and slowly drank the specially equipped electrolyte drinks in small sips.


    "That''s all for today''s fitness class." Tina said at this time: "Go to the break."


    Ronan screwed on the cap and said to Tina, "Okay."


    The two walked to the rest area.


    This fitness club has a very large area and complete equipment, but there are few people.


    The club is not open to the general public, it is a high-end route, and its clients are mainly rich, celebrities and celebrities.


    Tina said to Ronan: "You are in good physical condition, but you lacked exercise before. From now on, you will have two fitness classes a week for up to three months to see results."


    Ronan looked at the big frame, but he was of a lean type, his muscles were not obvious, and proper fitness was for the sake of his body.


    "I''m not in a hurry," Ronan said.


    Tina smiled and said: "You have a good mentality. Fitness, step by step is very important. If you are too anxious, it is not fitness, but it hurts your body."


    Ronan also laughed and said, "I just want to make my body healthier and have better muscle lines."


    Tina is actually a bit weird, a producer, what does she work so hard for?


    But she did not ask.


    Ronan rested for a while, ready to leave, when Tina''s other client arrived.


    Angelina Jolie is wearing a tight-fitting gray T-shirt and white shorts. She looks pretty well-proportioned.


    Ronan''s gaze swept across her chest, which was obviously one size smaller than Laura Crawford in the movie in memory. It is estimated that something was padded in the bra when shooting the movie.


    Angelina Jolie''s chest contributed a lot to the success of that "Tomb Raider".


    "Hello, Miss Julie." Ronan took the initiative to say hello.


    Angelina Jolie looked at Ronan, her eyes a little confused, but she had walked out of the rebellious and ignorant girl, and knew that this club did not accept ordinary customers, and shook Ronan lightly and said: " you are¡­¡­"


    Ronan introduced herself: "Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment."


    "Ronan Anderson?" Angelina Jolie immediately thought of the name: "The producer of "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming"? The boss of Relativity Entertainment?"


    Ronan smiled modestly: "It''s me."


    Angelina Jolie also laughed: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Anderson."


    Tina saw the two people talking and greeting each other, and stayed quietly without interrupting.


    The fitness club recruits a large number of high-end customers. In fact, there is another function, which can provide these people with alternative communication occasions.


    These are their advantages to attract customers.


    After a few words of greeting, Ronan asked tentatively: "Ms. Julie''s fitness is to prepare for Laura Crawford?"


    Angelina Jolie did not evade Ronan¡¯s question, and directly replied: ¡°This drama has a lot of action scenes. I have been training for more than a month for this, and fitness is one of them.¡±


    She suddenly asked, "Aren''t you a producer? How come here to work out?"


    Looking at Ronan''s current appearance, I also know that there has been a lot of physical activity just now. It is rare in Hollywood for a producer to exercise so actively.


    "In order to have a good-looking body." Ronan never shy away from this point: "Of course, there is another very important point."


    Angelina Jolie was curious and asked: "What is it?"


    Ronan joked: "With a strong muscle, it is easier to reason with those who have problems with their heads."


    "Uh..." Angelina Jolie was stunned for a moment, then she understood the meaning of this, she couldn''t help laughing, and said, "It makes sense."


    There are actually many unreasonable people in Hollywood, but do muscles really work?


    Angelina Jolie knows very well that no amount of muscle training will be as effective as Ronan Anderson''s identity as the boss of Relativity.


    The two sides chatted for a while, and there were very few conflicts between actors and producers, but any actor with a bit of brain knew that there was no harm in getting to know more producers.


    Ronan and Angelina Jolie had a good chat, and they exchanged personal contact information later, maybe there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.


    Back to the locker room to change clothes, Ronan saved the phone number on the note on his mobile phone. If he changed to Angelina Jolie a few years ago, he would definitely not pay attention.


    Such actors have limited value in drinking, drugging, taking drugs, and scolding daddy.


    But Angelina-Jolie can also be regarded as a typical successful counterattack female star.


    Since "The Soul Girl", Angelina Jolie has undergone earth-shaking changes. She has given up most of the bad problems and eased the relationship with her father. She has no longer focused on how to die, but has switched to In acting career.


    This film also helped her get an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress.


    If it develops as in the previous life, as long as "Tomb Raider" can be successful together, Angelina Jolie will barely be able to squeeze into the ranks of Hollywood''s first-line actresses.


    The box office success of a monoclonal antibody film has played an important role in promoting the actress¡¯s status even more than getting an Oscar nomination.


    Speaking of it, around 2000 was the demarcation point of Angelina-Jolie¡¯s life. The first half was confused and all kinds of deaths, probably luck, and did not die; the second half of all kinds of counterattacks, towards life glory.


    The prostitute turned her head back.


    Ronan knows very well that Angelina Jolie will be of great commercial value in the next few years, and if possible, cooperation is also good.


    Don''t know why, he suddenly thought of "Underworld".


    Angelina Jolie, wearing a tight black leather jacket, seems more attractive than Kate Beckinsale?


    I remember that Kate Beckinsale had a lovely daughter, but it was a pity that she was disabled when she grew up.


    Ronan had a preliminary idea. After the preparations for "Underworld" began, contact Angelina Jolie to try and cooperate if appropriate.


    The key is also the pay.


    The budget of a single movie in this series must be controlled, and it cannot be too high. Angelina Jolie''s pay is not cheap.


    As if I heard someone mention some time ago, Laura Crawford''s salary is as high as 7 million US dollars.


    These are not in a hurry, and we will talk about them after contact.


    Ronan took a shower, changed into a formal suit, joined the two bodyguards waiting in the front lobby of the fitness club, went to a cafe not far away, and met a real estate agent.


    The Nasdaq stock market disaster is still raging. The disaster not only extends from Internet stocks and Nasdaq to Dow Jones, but also seriously affects the real economy.


    Too many people in North America went bankrupt.


    Not only the middle class, many millionaires and even billionaires, there are many who go bankrupt.


    American families are too accustomed to spending in advance. Even if the money earned by UU Reading has surplus, they will invest it. There are too few people who have the habit of saving family reserves.


    Even mainstream groups have no concept of savings.


    When the economy is booming, this is no problem, and investment can bring more income.


    However, once the social economy is frustrated and the general environment has problems, these people have extremely poor ability to resist risks, and people who go bankrupt and sell fixed assets will emerge.


    Many people did not even have the opportunity to sell their fixed assets, so they were taken away directly by the mortgage bank.


    During the economic crisis, the rain of human flesh dumplings in the U.S. is always extremely high.


    Ronan wanted to buy an independent real estate for a long time. At first, he had limited funds. After the funds were abundant, it was almost 2000, and he was no longer in a hurry.


    The stock market has affected the physical industry.


    In fact, Ronan is not in a hurry to buy, mainly looking for real estate agents to pay attention to suitable houses.

 Chapter 197： Civilian agent

    ? Looking at the young man who was only 22 years old on the opposite side, Qiao Wen Hart instantly remembered the information about him, knowing that this is definitely a young rich man of tens of millions.


    In such a sluggish economy, those who intend to buy a house must have enough confidence.


    In other words, this person is not short of money.


    "Mr. Anderson." Qiaowen Hart showed a professional smile: "If you want to buy high-end real estate, you have found the right person for me. Not only Los Angeles, but the high-end real estate resources of the entire Southern California area, I have detailed information in my hands. Register."


    Ronan said: "Mr. Tom Cruise said you are a capable and reliable high-end real estate agent. As a good friend, I believe in Tom''s vision."


    This person was introduced to him by Tom Cruise.


    Qiao Wen Hart is not modest at all, saying: "Mr. Tom Cruise''s property, more than two-thirds of the transaction is facilitated by me."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I hope you can find a suitable place for me."


    "Definitely." Qiaowen Hart asked directly: "Mr. Anderson, can you tell me your needs?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Be quiet and keep a certain distance from your neighbors. The best location is a richly populated area, such as Beverly Hills, Brentwood neighborhood, Malibu... Forget it, Malibu doesn''t need to think about it. ."


    He remembered some news in his previous life. Southern California will always encounter wildfires. Malibu is the hardest hit by wildfires. On several occasions, many luxury homes were burned down.


    Qiaowen Hart has taken out his notebook and quickly recorded Ronan''s request.


    Ronan continued: "The facilities must be complete, especially a private theater. You know, I am a producer, and I might watch some movies temporarily at home."


    Qiaowen Hart focused on recording this one.


    "The area is slightly larger, not too big, between one acre and two acres." Ronan added, "The architectural style should be modern, and I am not interested in ancient things."


    Regarding this point, Qiao Wen Hart is not surprised. Young rich people like mansions with a sense of technology and modern atmosphere.


    Ronan finally said: "Then the price should be cheaper, the property rights should be clear, and the mortgage can be handled. There is no need to worry about time. This year or next year can be fine. Prepare a few more candidates for me."


    "No problem," Joven Hart said.


    These are all normal requirements. Compared with those weird customers, Ronan''s requirements are not too complicated.


    "That''s it for the time being." Ronan said, "If I think of anything else, call you."


    Qiaowen Hart put away his notebook and said, "Do I find the listing and contact you directly?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and left Connie''s phone number to him: "Contact my assistant in advance and make an appointment for me to see it again."


    Several crews are shooting overseas, and he plans to go to Europe next, especially the crew of "The Bourne", so pay more attention.


    This is the first mainstream commercial production of Shahai Entertainment in the true sense, and it is related to subsequent investment.


    If you can succeed, you can accumulate relevant experience and enter the first-line large-scale production on this basis.


    Having said this, Ronan didn''t stay much and returned to the company.


    Midway, I also received a call from Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise asked about the situation and said he would help Ronan pay attention to suitable properties.


    In this stock market crash, there are many rich and powerful people in Los Angeles.


    Ronan was also polite, and readily accepted Tom Cruise''s help.


    Among the current major figures in Hollywood, only Tom Cruise is the one who can really talk to Ronan.


    Accepting Tom Cruise''s kindness can also deepen the exchanges between the two sides.


    The two of them had a deep friendship, Ronan also asked about the status of Tom Cruise''s divorce case.


    Perhaps Ronan¡¯s words played a role last time, perhaps Tom Cruise was fed up with Nicole Kidman, or perhaps it was the request of Scientology. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman had already Dealing with divorce related matters.


    Not surprisingly, these two people will divorce much earlier than their previous lives.


    In July, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was first released in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The response to the film was fair, but not as enthusiastic as expected.


    In the entire Eastern country, except for Wanwan, which is slightly better, the response from other markets was mediocre.


    After watching this movie, many viewers may not realize the theme under the martial arts coat, but like Ronan¡¯s first time watching this movie in his previous life, they always feel that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is something very wrong, not at all. Wonderful.


    Danny Donald, who is far away in an indescribable city, reported back the situation. There are not a few people in the Oriental Cinema who fell asleep and left early watching this film.


    Even if many people have made countless excuses, they cannot deny one point. From Ang Lee''s insistence on writing the first version of the script in English, it can be seen that this is a product that caters to Western audiences.


    This conclusion made Ronan more confident. The more "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" caters to Western audiences, the more profitable the North American copyright in his hands.


    Ronan has already contacted Xu Ligong and Li Ang, and passed on to them the Oscar plan initially formulated by Embassy Pictures. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will not be released in the West for a short time.


    Countries and regions that are heavily influenced by the North American market, such as the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and Latin America, will start paintings in December or after the Oscar nominations are announced next year.


    The two sides also met once in Los Angeles and quickly reached an agreement on the impact of the Oscar, which was in line with the interests of both parties.


    If it can be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film or other awards, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will surely become famous and it is very likely to get more commercial revenue.


    Ronan made it clear that he would help Ang Lee apply for the best director nomination and help "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" apply for the best film nomination at the same time.


    This is also mobilizing the enthusiasm of Li An and Xu Ligong.


    Afterwards, Ronan got the news that Ang Lee had contacted a public relations company in Los Angeles and seemed to be preparing for the awards season.


    Ang Lee has been in Hollywood for many years and naturally understands the rules of the Oscar game.


    Ronan went to Europe again, and the filming of "The Bourne" has already begun, and the crew got permission from the Paris City Hall to enter the art capital.


    On the set, Ronan, the producer, kept his due silence, and the commander of the set is always the director.


    "Start!" Director Paul Greengrass gave an order, and the crew began filming a street scene.


    Matt Damon wore a very ordinary dark thick sweater. After getting out of a car, he walked into a convenience store on the side of the road, bought some things, and then got in a car driven by Jennifer Garner.


    Then the two started kissing...


    "Stop!" Paul Greengrass shouted, "This one is over!"


    Ronan stood on the periphery of the set, accompanied by George Clint, and both were very silent during the shooting.


    Taking advantage of the temporary rest of the crew, Ronan took a special look at Matt Damon. This season, wearing a sweater to shoot, it must be uncomfortable.


    But actors, this is just a basic quality.


    I couldn''t turn on more than a dozen air conditioners and blow cold wind on Matt Damon.


    Not to mention Matt Damon, even Tom Cruise can''t enjoy such exaggerated treatment.


    Compared to Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan, Matt Damon looks very ordinary, wearing a thick sweater becomes more ordinary, which is very in line with the unique temperament of ordinary people''s "civilian agent".


    "How is the crew going?" Ronan asked.


    George Clint said softly: "In general, it''s good, shooting in Europe is no better than Los Angeles, and I have encountered some difficulties, but they have all been resolved."


    He further said: "Paul Greengrass is a very skilled director. He likes to take the shots in person to get closer to the film, the actors and himself. He also requires the photographer not to watch the rehearsal During the formal shooting, the photographer did not know which actor was next to speak, in order to achieve the effect that he hoped that the hand-held lens movement could be slightly slower by half a shot, thereby creating a sense of tension."


    Ronan also believed in the ability of Paul Greengrass and said: "I hope this movie "The Bourne" can set a new benchmark for spy war movies.


    George Clint seems to be very confident: "I have a feeling that all the trilogy in this series are filmed, and the limelight may be able to overshadow "007" and "Mission Impossible."


    "I hope so." Ronan also wanted to see this result.


    After shooting a few more shots on the street, the crew moved to indoor shooting in the afternoon. The scene is very important and can be called one of the highlight scene settings in the script.


    Byrne used the landline on the desk and pressed the redial button to try to find out where he was before his memory loss.


    The waiter at the hotel answered the question. When he asked if a guest named Bourne had checked in, he answered no.


    He reacted immediately, maybe he had registered with the name John Kane on another passport, and it really worked.


    This meticulous detail design highlights Byrne''s outstanding logical thinking ability as an excellent agent, not just as a killer who can only be violent.


    Matt Damon played very well, and one shot was completed.


    The actor¡¯s acting skills are far from top-notch, but there is a temperament that can impress the camera and the audience. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why many people call it cuteThe end of the day of shooting, Luo Nan invited George Clint and Paul Greengrass to dinner.


    During the meal, I also focused on discussing and communicating the next shooting plan of the film.


    After the Paris scene is filmed, the crew will be transferred to Switzerland for filming.


    The three people had a long discussion time. When they returned to the floor where they were staying, it was almost ten in the evening. Ronan and George Clint just got out of the elevator, and they saw Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner enter the same one. room.


    George Clint seems to have known: "The two got together not long after they came to Paris."


    Ronan didn''t say anything, isn''t it all like this in Hollywood.


    The crew continued filming the next day, and Ronan got news that Ben Affleck had come to the crew to visit the crew.


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 Chapter 198： Value for money

    ? "I met Matt since we were young."


    In the actor''s temporary rest area, Ben Affleck said to Ronan: "Strictly speaking, we are actually a distant nephew and uncle."


    Ronan was a little surprised: "I always thought you were good brothers."


    Leonardo DiCaprio and Toby Maguire, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are the two most famous pairs of good friends in Hollywood.


    Ben Affleck said with a smile: "We are actually brothers."


    Ronan knew that the United States was not as particular as the other side of the Pacific, and said, "You are also a good story in Hollywood."


    Ben Affleck is not as dragging as the role he played. As an actor who climbs up from the bottom, he knows who can''t offend and who needs to be good.


    Ronan was classified by him into the ranks that must be met.


    "Last time I received your invitation, I was very happy." Ben Affleck was very good at talking: "But this shooting conflicted with my schedule. I picked up "Pearl Harbor" directed by Michael Bay."


    Ronan asked, "Is "Pearl Harbor" filmed?"


    Ben Affleck said: "I was filming in Hawaii, I have a week off, so I happened to come to see Matt."


    "I remember." Ronan seemed to have just thought: "I watched the news some time ago. Michael Bay directly bombed a retired warship during filming?"


    Ben Affleck seemed to think of something terrible: "Yeah, it''s crazy! The explosion flames rose hundreds of meters."


    Ronan is also quite speechless. Michael Bay is indeed an explosive maniac, and it seems that he would not be able to make a film without an explosion.


    I remember someone said in a previous life that this was a man born when a meteorite hit the earth.


    How many people hate bombshells, so many people like bombshells.


    It¡¯s hard to imagine that Christopher Nolan in his previous life, a commercial director whose style line is completely opposite to Bombshell, is a fan of Michael Bay.


    This is what Nolan''s queen photographer Vale Pfister said.


    According to him, Christopher Nolan can see something very special from Michael Bay¡¯s explosive film.


    First-line commercial directors like Michael Bay, no matter how harsh the professional film critics are, they definitely have merits, and more than one point.


    A make-up trailer opened, Jennifer Garner got out of the car and went to the temporary rest area to greet Ronan first: "Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson."


    "Good afternoon." Ronan nodded in greeting to her.


    Ben Affleck''s eyes immediately turned to Jennifer Garner.


    George Clint also came over and took the initiative to introduce them: "Ben, this is Jennifer Garner. Jane, this is Ben Affleck."


    When George Clint introduced the two, Ronan didn''t say much.


    Ben Affleck shook hands with Jennifer Garner and greeted them. After the two exchanged greetings, they talked for a while.


    Soon, Matt Damon finished filming the scene and returned to the temporary rest place. The three people got together and chatted in full swing.


    Ronan greeted George Clint to go to director Paul Greengrass.


    "Paul, you did a very good job." Ronan has seen the shots that have been taken, "Your grasp of the characters and plot is far beyond the spectacle of special effects of the film, which is even better than I thought.


    The selling point of the "Bourage" trilogy has never been special effects.


    Paul Greengrass said: "I just try to build the character''s tough and tough character and rough and handsome appearance."


    Ronan appropriate encouragement: "Done very well."


    This will be a thriller with brains and emotions, and it will subvert traditional spy films and even action movies.


    In fact, one of the important reasons for the success of the two sequels after Paul Greengrass took over from the previous life is that they continue the unique style of the first work, including the delicate and polished characterization. And the excellent processing on the detail elements.


    The filming restarted, Ronan took the initiative to step aside, and the crew continued to shoot under the leadership of Paul Greengrass.


    Matt Damon entered the set again, and Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, who had no role at the moment, stayed in the temporary rest area, still chatting hotly.


    "Don''t these two look at each other again?" George Clint said next to Ronan: "That''s too messy. Jennifer Garner has a fiance. Some time ago, I visited the crew to visit the crew. It is said that this October Will get married."


    Ronan was not surprised: "Hollywood has always been chaotic." He took the initiative to change the subject and asked: "Have no advertisers contacted the crew?"


    George Clint replied: "We have contacted Mini and wanted to introduce mini advertising sponsorship in the form of the heroine''s vehicle, but Mini finally refused."


    Ronan frowned and said, "I remember BMW bought mini?"


    In the previous life, it is said that this is another iconic small three-car after the Volkswagen Beetle and Audi TT.


    "They think our film is not well-known." George Clint shook his head and said: "The British guys I met are very arrogant, as if the British cars are amazing."


    There is no lack of contempt in his words: "The British can''t even keep their own car brand. I really don''t know where their arrogance comes from."


    Ronan said calmly: "It will be better in the future. When we truly become famous for the production of Shahai Entertainment, there will be countless brands rushing to cooperate with us."


    Advertising sponsorship is an important source of income for Hollywood commercial films, but the income in this area is very polarized. There are often dozens of dozens or even hundreds of sponsors for first-line blockbusters. It is very difficult for small producers to find a sponsor.


    Think of the previous "Transformers", it was the Autobots vs. Decepticons in the commercial.


    Only advertising sponsorship costs can account for a quarter or more of the production cost of "Transformers".


    The wider the financing channels for a blockbuster film, the less financial pressure and risk the producer will take.


    In this regard, Shahai Entertainment has a long way to go.


    At present, the several big-selling films produced by Shahai Entertainment are all horror films, and horror films are notoriously difficult to get commercial sponsorship.


    The murderer raised a certain brand of fire axe high, and then chopped off the heroine''s head with an axe...


    This advertising effect makes me feel sour after thinking about it.


    The filming of the crew in Paris is gradually coming to an end. In addition to watching the filming every day, Ronan will carefully check the shots taken by Paul Greengrass.


    As more and more shots were seen, Ronan became more confident in Paul Greengrass.


    Maybe it was a failure experience, knowing that there is a rare opportunity, Paul Greengrass really worked very hard.


    A middle-aged director who was nearly fifty years old, his enthusiasm for work exploded during the filming process, and Ronan confirmed that the director¡¯s remuneration paid was worth every dollar.


    In addition to handling the work related to shooting during the day, Paul Greengrass also took out the night time and rented a temporary working room in the hotel where the crew stayed to initially edit the shots.


    The editing work of the film crew of "The Bourne" was originally based on Paul Greengrass. When the two parties signed the director contract, they clearly stipulated that Paul Greengrass'' directorship should be provided to Ronan, the producer. Final edited versions of the two films.


    Ronan also participated in the initial editing of Paul Greengrass. Before leaving Paris, he carefully watched and studied all the initial editing of Paul Greengrass.


    You can faintly see the appearance of future films.


    Even though it was a rough preliminary editing, Ronan nodded his head again and again with the scenes composed of some shots.


    For example, Byrne''s counterattack against Conklin.


    This is the climax of the whole film, which was cleverly designed by Paul Greengrass into the upper and lower chapters.


    In the first cut version, the first half was the moment the CIA agent rushed up the spiral staircase with a submachine gun. Bourne was holding a pistol and using a dead body as a cover. He jumped down from the top of the building and drove the killer up the stairs in midair. Killed with one shot.


    During the camera transition, the dead body was used as a buffer to fall to the ground, so as not to endanger his life.


    Of course, the price of doing this is that Byrne himself has suffered multiple injuries throughout his body.


    This realistic approach is obviously quite different from 007 and Tom''s cool-play style.


    The second half of the clip is more compact, set in the alley outside the building, and Conklin¡¯s boss Albert¡¯s killer has been loaded and ready to be in place.


    Paul Greengrass shots constantly showing Byrne staggering and leaving the alley, which makes people feel nervous, thinking that Byrne may have life concerns.


    As the camera turned, Conklin stumbled out, and was shot out by the gunman who had been waiting for a long time.


    This relaxed narrative method can greatly mobilize the audience''s participation.


    Ronan feels that the future effect will be very good.


    Once the director of the first part of "The Bourne" was not Paul Greengrass, but Ronan, through shooting and these preliminary editing, roughly determined his own judgment, Paul Greengrass is more suitable for this series.


    As long as this series succeeds it will definitely change the pattern of Hollywood action movies.


    Not only special agent action movies, but also sci-fi action movies, will also change.


    James Bond, like Daniel Craig, was obviously influenced by The Bourne.


    After the filming in Paris ended, the crew rushed to Switzerland to continue filming location scenes. Ronan did not follow the crew anymore. George Clint was responsible for the daily work of the crew, which was reassuring enough.


    The rest, like Indian financial supervision and third-party guarantees, did not cause any trouble. After all, the crew was following the plan and regulations.


    Ronan rushed to Germany and met Tony Koch in Berlin.


    Probably the last time Ronan was introduced to the project "Resident Evil", Tony Koch was also interested in finding a movie project, and he wanted to introduce Ronan to a movie project.


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 Chapter 199： 1 bad fame

    In the reception room of Koch Pictures, Ronan carefully looked at the director who came with the project after Tony Koch introduced him.


    This man looked about thirty-five years old, with a full face and a vicious look, not too tall, but extraordinarily strong, like a professional boxer.


    Ronan whispered in his heart, how lucky is Tony Koch to meet such a live treasure director?


    Tony Koch said at this time: "Uvi is not only a director, but also an actor and screenwriter."


    Uvi-Bauer interjected: "I heard that Mr. Anderson has taken a fancy to a game adaptation project some time ago? I also have a game adaptation film project on my side, so I contacted Mr. Koch and wanted to cooperate with Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan looked at Tony Koch, and Tony Koch lightly nodded and said: "Uvi has worked as a screenwriter for several film projects before. This time he got the adaptation rights of a popular game and plans to direct it himself."


    Hearing this, Ronan immediately understood that for the previous project of "Resident Evil", he probably did not explain it, which caused Tony Koch to have a little misunderstanding, thinking that the game adaptation of the movie is very interesting.


    So, when he heard that he had come to Europe, Tony Koch immediately got in touch with him.


    The overall situation of the game adaptation of the movie is not good, but it is not unprofitable.


    Uvi-Bauer is not a newcomer in the film industry, knowing the importance of investing in filming, and said: "My film project is adapted from a first-person shooter series game "House of Death" developed by SEGA. It tells the story of the protagonist fighting zombies and robots to save his companions. At present, a series has been formed, with a total of 3 works."


    Ronan''s knowledge of the game is very limited, and he has never heard of the game "House of Death".


    But as someone who knows a little bit about the famous "Wubao", Ronan knows the movie "House of Death".


    In his previous life, Xiao Wu became famous because of this film.


    Ronan is also quite puzzled. As the only recipient of the honor of "World''s Worst Director", why can Wubao get investment again and again?


    This should be related to the German tax refund policy.


    The early films of Wubao were not as bad as the film itself.


    Similar B-rated bad movies are very selling points in the offline rental market?


    This kind of thing is really hard to say, many bad mill movies, such as Robert Rodriguez''s B-level movies, are quite popular in the offline market.


    Several parts of "Machete Killing" that were rotten to a certain level in the previous life have been filmed.


    Ronan meticulously recalled the movie "House of Death", only to be sure that he had watched it, but he couldn''t remember more.


    It is probably the kind of film that will soon be forgotten after watching it again.


    Since this was a badly made movie by Wubao, and Wubao was able to shoot multiple films later, Ronan took it very seriously from the perspective of the producer.


    "Mr. Bower..."


    "Uvi!" Uvi-Bauer made a vicious smile all over his face: "Just call me Uvi."


    Ronan did not struggle with this kind of problem, and continued to ask: "Uvi, do you have a script or plan?"


    Obviously Uvi-Bauer was well prepared and handed the two bound printing papers to Ronan, and said: "This game-adapted movie will be a typical horror and thriller. Mr. Anderson¡¯s Sand Sea Entertainment will shoot and produce horror. The thriller is famous, and we naturally have a basis for cooperation."


    Ronan didn''t speak up, first opened the script and read it carefully.


    The story of the script tells that several female college students from the same hometown, Shensi, Grace, and Kama decide to go on a spring outing and have a happy party in the wild. They heard from Grace¡¯s good friend Simon that there is a remote island near Seattle where accidents often occur. They immediately wanted to find out and enjoy the excitement of adventure.


    After reaching the island, they were surprised to find that it was deserted and was attacked by a group of mysterious monsters. These monsters are everywhere on land, in the ocean, and even in the air. They fled to an ancient house for shelter, where the frightened group of students accidentally revealed the legend of the death haunted house.


    The monsters in it can generally be classified as zombies.


    It is not difficult for Ronan to conclude that this is a typical American movie in which the second and second young people are killed and attacked by zombies.


    As for the game adaptation, Ronan can''t see it because he doesn''t understand the game, but from the analysis of the script, there should not be many game elements retained.


    Then, Ronan opened the plan and tentatively asked, "How many game elements do you retain in this film?"


    Uvi-Bauer didn''t quite understand Ronan for a while and didn''t answer immediately.


    Tony Koch smiled and said: "Like "Resident Evil", Uvi just borrowed the background of the game. The story and characters are brand new."


    Uvi-Bauer was not as extensive as it seemed, but he understood it instantly and said: "Movies are different from games, so the adaptation range is very large."


    Ronan looked up at him and asked, "Are you not worried about the dissatisfaction of game fans?"


    Uvi-Bauer said something that surprised Ronan: "Real gamers are a bunch of guys who only look for pirated copies online and offline. They never pay for movies, so why should I please them? What I want is real moviegoers."


    This seems to make sense.


    But Ronan still felt that something was wrong.


    Gradually, he remembered more information about Uvi Bauer, "Vampire Lane", "Dungeon Siege", "Far Cry"...


    Forced female females, sauna push oil, SM upside down bleeding, people ghost cars shake.


    In addition to being the king of bad movies, Uvi Bauer is also the public enemy of game lovers all over the world and the "terminator of game movies."


    Ronan asked again: "What route do you plan to take in this adaptation?"


    "The biggest selling point is violence and blood." Uvi-Bauer is quite straightforward: "The main story of the film is the story of the protagonist fighting the devil and zombies to save his companions. I want to get attention with a large number of zombies and a strong B-level film style. "


    Ronan is still reading Uvi Bauer''s plan. It is not difficult to judge from the words just now that Uvi Bauer is very clear-headed and knows what to rely on to attract the audience.


    "How much budget do you need for this film?" Ronan asked the most critical question.


    Uvi-Bauer could hear that Ronan was a little interested in this project, and immediately said: "Only $12 million is enough."


    Hearing this number, Ronan immediately put down the plan and looked at Uvi-Bauer: "$12 million?"


    Tony Koch wants to interject. In his eyes, "Resident Evil" can invest US$20 million. Such a game-adapted movie would cost US$12 million.


    Ronan gave Tony Koch a look. After all, Tony Koch had cooperated with Ronan and immediately swallowed the words to his lips.


    "US$12 million to make such a film?" Ronan said unceremoniously: "With all due respect, this project is not worth such a huge investment."


    Seeing Ronan''s bad tone, Uvi-Bauer hesitated for a while and said, "With a little less, it can be done. $10 million..."


    Ronan interrupted him directly: "This film will cast at most $1 million."


    "What?" The flesh on Uvi-Bauer''s face was shaking.


    Ronan didn''t seem to see it, and said, "Frankly speaking, judging by my experience in production, your project will become a bad film in 80% of the time.


    Uvi-Bauer''s forehead is highlighted, and he wants to argue.


    Ronan refused to give him a chance, saying: "You have no experience in directing movies or TV shows before, and most of the directors'' first films are not very good. This is not for you personally, but for the general situation."


    "But one million dollars is too little." Uvi-Bauer distinguished: "If the funds are insufficient, the project will only turn into a bad movie."


    Ronan then said his real purpose: "In that case, why don''t we make a bad film?"


    Tony Koch is dumbfounded and shoots a bad film? There is this kind of operation, isn''t it looking for a loss?


    Uvi-Bauer''s eyes looked at Ronan changed, as if looking at a neuropathy.


    This Hollywood producer has a problem with his spirit at a young age? It''s so pathetic.


    "A bad film is not necessarily a movie that loses money." Ronan faced the director who was destined to become famous without a psychological burden: "Sometimes, when the film is so bad that it reaches a certain level, there will be followers."


    He simply cited an example: "In North America, there is a very bad mill-type B-level film, which also uses violence and blood as a selling point. These films are often very bad, but the audience has always been there, and it is still a part of the offline rental market. Big category."


    Uvi-Bauer was lost in thought.


    Ronan said calmly: "Bad films may not make money, and bad films may not fail to become famous." He asked back: "Are there few bad movies in this world? Especially horror and thrillers."


    Tony Koch instantly thought of "Blair the Witch", a film that was worse than **** and it is said that Ronan made hundreds of millions of dollars.


    "Many films have very bad reviews. On the contrary, they are more attractive to the audience than those moderate films." Ronan said a very simple fact: "If many people are scolding a film as bad, some viewers Instead, you need to see how bad the film is. Making a movie is either extremely bad or extremely good. Don''t get caught in the middle."


    Tony Koch agreed: "That makes sense."


    Ronan looked at Uvi Bauer: "From the perspective of the script and plan, the chance of this film becoming a bad one is far greater than a good one. If you want to invest heavily in making a good film, I will not accompany you. If you want To shoot a bad film with a small investment, I can consider cooperating."


    The cross meat on Uvi Bauer''s face began to tremble: "The investment is too small, and even the special effects of zombies and plasma can''t be done well."


    "It''s very simple. It doesn''t matter how you save or do it. It doesn''t matter how rough you are." Ronan said of course: "I was going to shoot bad movies."


    Uvi-Bauer thought silently for a full minute, and said, "I...I want to think about it."


    No one is born to want to be a bad film director.

 Chapter 200： Bloom alone

    ? To send away the undecided Uvi Bauer, Tony Koch returned to the reception room where Ronan was.


    Tony Koch asked: "Is this really bad?"


    Ronan said very seriously: "The probability is very high, more than 90%."


    "Can this kind of bad movie make a profit?" Tony Koch asked again.


    "I can''t guarantee either." Ronan and Tony Koch didn''t need to say imaginary: "You have also read Uvi Bauer''s plan. This is a very thoughtful director. I always think that I can make a difference. The director who makes a super lousy film is also a kind of talent."


    Tony Koch didn''t know what to say.


    Ronan simply explained: "Game-based movie adaptation is a thankless type."


    "Resident Evil?" Tony Koch wondered.


    "If it weren''t for a major adaptation, I might not have touched the project of "Resident Evil"." Ronan would certainly not be so stupid to tell the truth: "On the basis of the original game, abandon the game and make a major adaptation. The game movie is successful. It might be bigger."


    Tony Koch understands: "I know about the "House of Death" game, Uvi Bauer''s adaptation is very thorough."


    Ronan asked, "How is the audience for this game."


    "Not bad," Tony said.


    "If the adapted film is rotten, it may arouse the curiosity of game fans." Ronan analyzed: "Even if many people want to scold the film, they have to find the point of scolding. It is very likely to watch this film."


    As for the so-called real gamers that Uvi-Bauer said before, of course they are all nonsense.


    In fact, many gamers are often the first audience to pay for tickets to watch adapted movies.


    Ronan said again: "Do you have financing there? If so, we can try it, but I explained in advance that there is a risk."


    Tony Koch asked: "How much money is needed."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "This kind of film will definitely lose money if the investment is high. Since you want to shoot a bad film, it must be simple to make it easy. First invest $1 million. If the investment is high, you will definitely lose money. The theater market cannot recover the investment, and we can also use the offline market to recover the cost."


    This does not require investment from Shahai Films, and the director to direct is also selected. The risk is actually not too big.


    Tony still trusts Ronan very much: "This is no problem with financing."


    Ronan was not in a hurry. In the next few days, he carefully studied Uvi-Bauer''s script and plan. Perhaps it was a preconceived relationship. He always felt that making a bad film is better than trying hard to make a good one. Obviously It''s even better.


    Think about the previous life of Wubao, it is definitely a model of repeated defeats and perseverance.


    Even if you are cast aside by the whole world, you still have to chase what you love.


    No fear of success, regardless of evaluation.


    Facing the sky full of eggs, bloom alone.


    This is the real inspirational film.


    I have to say that there is a strange phenomenon in commercial films. When the film is rotten to a certain extent, there will be many followers, and even think that the film is NB.


    Think of the movie "This Man From Earth", which was supported by the protagonist''s bragging B, can also become a hard science fiction classic.


    Ronan has read a lot of Uvi Bauer''s scripts recently, and some memories of Uvi Bauer''s news and movies that he had contacted in his previous life have gradually come to mind.


    I vaguely remember a scene in "Vampire Lane", where the heroine flees the castle, encounters an enemy, and gives a roundabout kick.


    The action design is really just a matter of lifting the legs. It is estimated that the leather pants are too tight, or the crew did not give enough lunch.


    The heroine is the actor of the cool female robot TX in "Terminator 3".


    Later, Ronan talked with Uvi Bauer several times. Perhaps Uvi Bauer fully understood his talents and understood that he had to go on an epic path, and he gradually recognized what Ronan said. It¡¯s better to shoot a good film than to shoot a bad film, which is more likely to succeed.


    In fact, he became famous if he was scolded by game fans.


    In the film industry, being famous also means getting money.


    "How soon will this film start?" Uvi-Bauer asked Ronan.


    He is most concerned about this issue. In fact, when the game first came out, he got the film rights, but he couldn''t find the investment.


    Speaking of which, this is also Uvi-Bauer¡¯s own problem. The first film directed is still a game adaptation type with a B-level film style. It requires an investment of more than 10 million US dollars to open the mouth. It is strange to have a company willing to invest. .


    Even if Tony Koch was a little tempted, he still asked Ronan to check.


    Tens of millions of dollars, anywhere, it is a huge wealth.


    Ronan said directly: "As long as we can reach a cooperation, the investment will be in place soon. At that time, you and I will go to Los Angeles to prepare for the shooting, this year''s preparations, this year''s shooting, this year''s screening, these are not problems."


    Since we want to shoot super extensively, two or three months is enough.


    Too long a delay means that more funds are needed.


    Uvi-Bauer looked like a vulgar and simple person, but in fact he was not stupid and said, "I am willing to cooperate with you."


    Go on, don''t know when you can find funds.


    Ronan raised a finger and said, "I have a request."


    "Please speak." Uvi-Bauer said.


    "Your current script is too complicated, simple." Ronan said roughly: "Divide the main storyline into three units, and use the fastest time to explain the settings and relationships of the characters at the beginning, and get some explicit restrictions in the middle. The plot, the rest is the climax of killing the zombies, the scale is larger, the female characters are exposed a little more, and the plasma is also scattered."


    The production philosophy is determined, and the "House of Death" must be made into a movie that is so bad that it can make people laugh, and the audience is deeply infatuated with this director.


    Perhaps one day Uvi Bauer will become a classic name in the director world.


    After thinking about it, Uvi Bauer said: "I will revise and adjust the script."


    After reaching an agreement on the concept, Ronan signed a cooperation agreement with Uvi Bauer on behalf of Shahai Entertainment. Shahai Entertainment invested 1.2 million US dollars to produce "House of Death", of which 200,000 US dollars were paid to Uvi Bauer Therefore, Shahai Entertainment owns all the copyright of the film and hired Uvi Bauer as the director and associate producer of the project.


    As for the position of producer, Ronan plans to return to Los Angeles to find a suitable person from among the producers who have worked with Shahai Entertainment in B-level violent and **** video tape films.


    Of course, Ronan would not be a producer for such a bad film.


    After signing a formal agreement with Uvi-Bauer, Ronan signed an investment agreement with Koch Pictures on behalf of Shahai Entertainment and accepted Koch Pictures'' investment of 1 million US dollars.


    All the money came from German financing.


    In other words, if this film is successful, Shahai Entertainment and Koch Pictures will be very profitable.


    If lost, the losses of the two companies are limited.


    In this way, the risk is very small.


    The biggest risks are all passed on to those investors.


    However, after Ronan had talked with Uvi Bauer several times, although he was sure that the director had mediocre skills, or even a little clumsy, he had a very thick skin, and it would certainly not be a problem to confront others.


    For directors and films that can challenge the audience''s endurance, Ronan believes that there is still room for survival in the market.


    On the plane back to Los Angeles, Uvi-Bauer talked to Ronan about his magnificent long-term plan: "I always wanted to take the film rights to Dungeons and Dragons, and then adapt this classic game into Movies will definitely cause a sensation then."


    Ronan is also unambiguous: "If "House of Death" can be a big success, I support you to get the film adaptation rights of "Dungeon and Dragon".


    Uvi Bauer was really ambitious and asked: "Do you know Blizzard?"


    "Blizzard making games?" Ronan asked back.


    "Yes! It''s Blizzard that makes games." Uvi Bauer was very excited: "Blizzard has three games under its umbrella, "Warcraft", "Diablo" and "StarCraft". They are very distinctive games with a wide audience. It''s very wide, and it''s also a good game that can be adapted for movies."


    Of course, Ronan has heard of Blizzard¡¯s name. "Warcraft" is no longer needed. This is the predecessor of "World of Warcraft". Although the latter two games have not been touched, they have heard about Nephitian and Queen of Blades. Daimyo.


    "Do you really want to adapt Blizzard''s game?" Ronan is not a game fan. He has neither the mentality of pilgrimage nor the consciousness of destroying the life of game fans. He calmly said: "Los Angeles is not far from Blizzard headquarters. You have time. Get in touch with the people from Blizzard."


    If Blizzard''s brain cramps, it is also a good thing to be willing to transfer the game''s film adaptation copyright.


    Even if Blizzard doesn''t want to transfer it, Robert can still be contacted later. After "Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne" goes on sale, it is not bad to win the movie rights of Warcraft.


    Even if you don¡¯t shoot yourself and sell the adaptation rights back, you may still make a profit.


    Of course, if the film is really filmed in the future, if the film is not ideal, it will inevitably endure the curse of countless Warcraft fans.


    Strictly speaking, film adaptations are all series of destroying original works.


    In fact, those words that Ang Lee said make sense You can choose to destroy the original and make a good movie, or be loyal to the original and make a bad movie.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan immediately contacted a film crew producer who had previously worked with Shahai Entertainment, hired him as the producer of "House of Death", and formed a crew with Uvi Bauer to prepare for the filming. Production and other work.


    Due to limited investment, crew members can only be found in the lowest-rise buildings in Hollywood, and the technical partner they are looking for is also the one with the lowest fees in the industry.


    The film in the future will necessarily show a five-cent special effect.


    Part of the special effects work will also be outsourced to cheaper film special effects companies in Australia.


    These are not even five-cent special effects.


    In order to save costs, director Uvi Bauer plans to use some game scenes directly after obtaining the consent of the game company.


    It also requires strength and planning.

 Chapter 201： Carrying a black pan forward

    ?By the end of August, the crew of "House of the Dead" had been formed. The entire project production budget was only 1.2 million U.S. dollars, of which the 200,000 U.S. dollars was still paid to Uvi-Bauer''s copyright fees. This determined that the crew could only use the theater The method with the lowest allocation of the film crew is to prepare, shoot and produce.


    Ronan handed over the crew to an external producer, only to let people control the most critical financial aspect.


    He also wanted to see how bad the film produced by Wubao could be with such a low investment.


    Ang Lee and the crew came to Los Angeles at this time, preparing to participate in the Toronto Film Festival. Ronan specifically talked with Ang Lee.


    "The promotion and distribution of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in North America will revolve around the awards season and the Oscars." Ronan said to Li Ang: "I have made preliminary estimates with the professionals of the Embassy Film Industry, and we will do as much as possible. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" applied for Oscar awards, among which the best foreign language film, best director and best film are key public relations goals."


    Ang Lee has been in Hollywood for many years, how could he not know the importance of Oscars to film practitioners? Without any hesitation, he said, "If you need my cooperation, just give me instructions."


    Ronan said: "If we can get multiple Oscar nominations, it will be a win-win for us."


    There is no doubt about this. Ang Lee is also very clear and said: "I have hired a professional public relations firm to do public relations."


    Ronan handed a plan to Ang Lee: "This is a preliminary plan, including the focus of publicity and media skills. Director Lee, you are a member of Hollywood. You know the political correctness behind Oscars. I won¡¯t say much about this. Up."


    "Yeah." Ang Lee nodded: "I promise, I personally and the crew members will not talk nonsense."


    Ronan urged: "The Toronto Film Festival is a very good publicity platform, and it has gradually had an impact on the North American awards season. David Villa of the Embassy Pictures will accompany you to Toronto. There may be some media activities during the period. Try to cooperate."


    Ang Lee succeeded in Hollywood, and active integration can be said to be the key: "I met David once, and I went to visit him in the afternoon."


    In order to make Ang Lee more involved, Ronan specifically said: "If "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can get the Oscar statuette, the significance is far more than the final few awards."


    Ang Lee was so smart, he immediately understood Ronan''s meaning and said, "I understand."


    "I am not familiar with the people on the crew, I hope you can convey it." Ronan saw Lee Ang''s serious expression and said calmly: "From the end of the Toronto Film Festival to the Oscars ceremony, I hope that the crew will stay as much as possible. In Los Angeles, those who cannot stay for a long time at work also try their best to participate in public activities of the crew."


    He said with no weight: "This is good for their future career."


    Ang Li is very confident: "I believe no one will refuse."


    Ronan emphasized: "Director Li, before the end of this awards season, I hope you will stop taking on new jobs and make every effort to prepare for the Oscars. It is best to temporarily settle in Los Angeles."


    "Yes." Li Ang responded immediately.


    Although the nearly 6,000 judges of the Film Academy are scattered all over the world, Los Angeles is the largest gathering place. The entire Oscar public relations is actually carried out with Los Angeles as the center. Every year, those actors or directors who intend to attack the Oscars will be held before the start of the awards season. Came to Los Angeles and lived for a few months.


    The funds and copies of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" North America are in preparation, just waiting for the award season to begin.


    But before "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Embassy Pictures first released "Human Removal Project 2."


    As Halloween is getting closer, the promotion of this film is also working hard.


    "The trailer for "Human Removal Project 2" is released, and the **** and horrible massacre is fully upgraded!"


    News and reports related to the film began to appear frequently in the media.


    "For the previous game, the biggest problem is that it is difficult to judge whether the film is an action movie or an indoor thriller. From the previous trailers, the sequel is a complete action movie, and it should be quite exciting!"


    The advocacy of advocacy is essential.


    At the same time, Embassy Pictures also held a special screening of theaters, fans and media for "Human Elimination Project 2".


    Maybe it''s the relationship between the traditional white protagonist. The trial screening of this film is quite good, and most of the media and movie fans have given praise.


    Embassy Pictures did not restrict media word-of-mouth, and the media was allowed to publish relevant comments the day after the trial screening, provided that no spoilers were allowed.


    The North American film industry is very mature, and there has been a tacit understanding between film companies and the media. For example, for trial screenings, film companies generally greet them in advance, and the media can write related comments or articles based on the quality of the films they see. However, the time the report is released must be after the film company lifts the ban on media release.


    Of course, there are some media that do not bird film companies, but film companies will not invite such media.


    There is no contractual stipulation in this regard, which is an unwritten rule, and few people will actively break it.


    In Ronan''s previous life, after a trial screening of a Disney movie, some media reporters released comments in advance, and then all Disney movies and works were closed to this media.


    To the media, this is not worth the gain.


    Under normal circumstances, if the trial screening effect is good, the film company will not suppress media comments. Most of the films that quickly lifted the ban on media reputation after the trial screening have a good reputation.


    In fact, the time when the ban on word of mouth is lifted can also be used to spy on the quality of the upcoming film.


    A film that can win word-of-mouth from the media, theaters and audiences during its trial screenings, I can¡¯t wait to publicize its good word-of-mouth soon so that it can attract more potential audiences, and the ban on all aspects of word-of-mouth will be lifted early.


    For example, media reviews, public interviews with movie fans, ratings on websites like Rotten Tomatoes on the Internet or IMDB.


    Correspondingly, a film with a not low investment will be released the next day, and the ban on comments from various aspects has not been lifted, and the possibility of a bad film is extremely high.


    Some bad movies even want to suppress the spread of negative word-of-mouth after they are released.


    Today¡¯s increasingly influential IMDB, although there is no relevant score for "Human Removal Project 2" due to the insufficient number of rating users, the comments of some fans who participated in the trial screening have been hung on it.


    "Compared to the first one, the sequel is simply too much higher. The two are not at the same level."


    "The director perfectly described all the plots that a large-scale raid plan will eventually bring, and the description of human nature is also deeply rooted. If the male protagonist is not a retired soldier, but an ordinary person like the female protagonists, then there will be no The so-called heroes, and how they will end up can be imagined."


    "The second part puts the story on the street instead of confining it to a house. Through various intertwined images, people can see the results of the so-called sweeping plan. Kind people stay at home, or It will suffer from heaven and disaster. And the government has also played a less glorious party. As the boss said at the end: In order to make the people more controllable, balance the number of people, and people don¡¯t kill enough, so they choose the target and increase the killing."


    These comments are high on the website like advertisements, attracting the attention of movie fans.


    Propaganda inevitably pulled the US government in again.


    How can a popular Hollywood movie not hack the US government?


    It is estimated that the most professional statistical agency will also find it difficult to find out one thing: how many wrongdoers did the Washington authorities have in Hollywood movies? Why do you have to carry these black pots?


    The U.S. government will always be the best choice in the wrong hands.


    This is not Hollywood deliberately hacking the US government, but conspiracy theories are the best material for movies.


    Such as those unresolved controversial historical mysteries.


    Because for audiences, conspiracy theories have always had a market, and for screenwriters, this is also a good opportunity for them to open up their minds.


    The previous life "Moonwalker" throws out a conspiracy theory: the American Apollo moon landing plan was that the United States hired the famous director Stanley Kubrick to forge those moon landing images.


    For example, in "Anonymous", a man named Edward Deville is considered to be the true writer of Shakespeare''s works; in "The Da Vinci Code", historical processes such as the founding of the United States, the assassination of Kennedy and the defeat of the Vietnam War are all Controlled by "Freemasonry"...


    In the eyes of those who admire "conspiracy theories", the world is full of doubts. Who killed Kennedy? Was the US moon landing real or fake? Are aliens kept in storage after being discovered by the US government? Movies have just become the best vehicle to demonstrate these doubts.


    The best target for conspiracy theories is undoubtedly the US government, which is boasting all over the world.


    Of course, secret organizations are also very suitable candidates.


    Who rules the earth? UFO enthusiasts think it¡¯s aliens, racial prejudices think it¡¯s Jews, Americans think it¡¯s the President of the United States, and the slogans think it¡¯s Haidilao...


    There are always some people in the world who firmly believe that certain fields and certain events are controlled by a hidden behind-the-scenes organization It¡¯s not that screenwriters love to tamper with history and create all kinds of conspiracy theories. The people have fertile soil. Various rumors have been circulated for decades, and there are very important arguments, which can be a source of inspiration for screenwriters.


    "Human Removal Project 2" also meets the needs of the market. It is full of conspiracy theories. The back-to-back US government, a mysterious organization established for the wealthy and inhumane...


    These are also the selling points of the film.


    The test screening of the film was very well received, and the theaters were also very satisfied. After careful statistics from the Embassy Pictures, there were 2,850 theaters in North America in the first week.


    This is very rare for an R-rated horror film.


    Embassy Pictures printed 3,800 copies at one time, which will be sent to theaters across North America before October 20.


    At the same time, everyone in the overseas distribution department, including Alan Albert and Danny Donald, also rushed to all parts of the world to make final preparations for the overseas release of "Human Removal Project 2".

 Chapter 202： Overseas network

    ? This "Human Removal Project 2" is the first time that Embassy Pictures has released a film in an overseas market, which is of extraordinary significance.


    Although Embassy Pictures dug into the distribution department of the former Polaroid Pictures and established overseas distribution channels, only by successfully distributing films overseas can it prove that it has an overseas distribution network.


    Alan Albert returned to the UK in early October, personally presiding over the distribution of the entire Western European market.


    "Ente, apart from "Human Removal Project 2" this Halloween schedule, there is no heavyweight horror thriller."


    In one office, Alan Albert told the head of the operations department of Europe''s largest theater company: "Halloween is a traditional holiday. Watching horror and thriller movies during Halloween is also a tradition for movie fans!"


    The person in charge called Ente said: "So, we have decided to launch your company''s "Human Removal Project 2" the weekend before Halloween."


    Alan Albert was not completely satisfied with this, and said: "But your company can invest more resources!" He emphasized: "This is the Halloween schedule, those traditional commercial films, those science fiction films, romantic films and Commercial films should stand aside in front of horror films! Increase the investment of resources on horror films to meet the needs of movie fans and the market!"


    Ente understood what Alan Albert meant, but did not speak.


    "Humanity Elimination Project 2" is not only a horror and thriller." Alan Albert continued: "It''s still a sequel movie. Don''t forget, the first one was a huge success! What about the second one? Only more Success! Your company invests more screens on this film, and you can definitely get more returns!"


    This is very reasonable. Although he is a European, Ente is engaged in the most commercialized work in the film industry, so he will naturally consider issues from the market.


    Allen Albert added: "The sequel to a successful movie has the least risk! It is also the most attractive to the audience!"


    "Okay." Ente said, "You convinced me, tell me what you think."


    Allen Albert directly said: "4000 screens! Your company has theaters in all countries in Western Europe. It is not difficult to give out 4000 screens to "Human Removal Project 2"?


    Sydney, Australia.


    Danny Donald came to Australia after establishing an office for Embassy Pictures in an indescribable city.


    Although Australia is very far away from the West, it has always been divided by Hollywood as a traditional Western market. The Sydney office of Embassy Pictures manages all Oceanian markets including Australia and New Zealand.


    In the conference room, Danny Donald is listening to a summary of all aspects of work.


    "1200 copies have been printed." The person in charge of related work said: "The delivery work is in progress. Before the 25th, all the copies will be shipped to the theaters in Australia and New Zealand. Allianz Insurance will provide for the printing and shipping of this copy. Insurance services."


    He thought for a while, and said: "I have confirmed all theaters. It will be shown on time the weekend before Halloween."


    Danny Donald turned to ask a middle-aged woman: "Margaret, has the third-party supervision confirmed?"


    This somewhat blessed woman said: "We have signed a contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia. They will supervise the cinema box office and account transfers and other capital flows throughout the process."


    "Don''t be careless." Danny Donald is very cautious: "We are outsiders. We must prevent local companies from doing tricks on the accounts."


    "Yes." The middle-aged woman responded.


    Danny Donald said to the black-haired man next to him: ¡°Starting from the first day of the movie¡¯s release, a week-long market survey was launched to collect various first-hand data, analyze market feedback, and pass it back to the parent company in time.¡±


    The black-haired man said: "The manpower is ready. We contacted a professional market research company and just waited for the film to be released."


    Danny Donald nodded first, and then reminded: "After the film schedule is over, collect the audience''s reputation in the local newspapers and magazines, special theaters, advertisements for external promotion, the business situation of the same industry, the proportion of audiences, and the public opinion Report to the company regularly."


    After the meeting, Danny Donald and the person in charge of the Sydney office had preliminary contacts with Australian home imaging companies, Sydney Cable One, and Australian Radio and Television in less than a week. After 2" is released in Australian theaters, it will continue to be broadcast on these offline channels and continue to generate revenue.


    In addition, Danny Donald also had discussions with representatives of Australian Airlines, Sydney Hospital, Australian Prison Management Association, and Hilton Hotel Australia.


    These are all non-dramatic offline operating channels of the film, such as airplanes, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons, libraries, etc.


    Airplanes account for the largest proportion, and there are usually many movies on most flights.


    These channels generally charge a fixed fee or charge based on the number of views. Although they are a relatively small source of profit, the accumulation of multiple channels over a long period of time is also a significant income.


    In the derivatives market, the Sydney branch has also made corresponding preparations. The derivatives of horror films are not easy to do, and "Human Removal Project 2" does not have much room for derivatives operations. Those derivatives operating companies can fancy The mask in the film preview.


    Halloween is coming soon, this is the most active season for the demons and monsters of the year.


    If you want to be a monster, you will definitely need the corresponding props.


    The traditional first-tier markets of Hollywood movies focus on the copyright protection of cultural products, which is also the basis for movies to make money offline.


    Otherwise, the piracy will be flying all over the sky before the movie comes out of the theater, and offline revenue will naturally be out of the question.


    Ronan once again went to Europe before the release of "Human Elimination Project 2" to check the preparations for overseas release.


    Europe is the base camp of the former Polaroid Film Industry. The work here is well prepared. The distribution network covers every channel online and offline. Although it is far less than the six major companies, it is not worse than the second-tier release labels. .


    Since the 1990s, Hollywood has dominated the world film industry, continuously exporting films to markets around the world. In most countries and regions, local films are no match for the local influence of Hollywood films.


    With excellent film content that takes into account the tastes of audiences around the world as the foundation, Hollywood''s distribution network around the world is enough to serve as another pillar of the film to the overseas market.


    In the earliest days, Hollywood film companies chose to cooperate with local agents, but the increased intermediate cost will undoubtedly reduce Hollywood company''s revenue.


    In recent years, just as Ronan asked Embassy Pictures to do, in the major overseas markets of Hollywood films, major companies have established branches or overseas offices, instead of relying on the middleman-agent model, and started to establish The branch distributes movies overseas by hiring its own employees.


    The formation of this vertically integrated distribution network has made Hollywood''s overseas distribution capabilities increasingly strengthened, and local offices have played a pivotal role between Hollywood''s parent company and various markets.


    Taking root in the local global distribution network can not only help Hollywood films to be exported to overseas markets, but also rely on their understanding of overseas markets and audiences to feed back to Hollywood. Overseas market executives will start from how to promote overseas sales, with regard to scripts and cast members. Comments on selection, final editing, etc.


    For example, certain Hollywood movies will always blacken some countries, but after the market in these countries becomes bigger, Hollywood must make changes. The local branch can provide specific data and examples to avoid making some serious mistakes.


    Two markets like Russia and the East are the most typical.


    Even in order to please the audience in some important markets, Hollywood will even provide special editions based on the opinions of overseas distribution and marketing departments.


    In late October, the Halloween schedule kicked off. Compared with previous years, I don¡¯t know if it was affected by the economic crisis. This year¡¯s Halloween schedule is not very competitive. There are even horror movies produced by small companies because of various reasons. Complete, only the schedule can be changed.


    On the weekend of October 20th, after the two horror films were withdrawn, it became the dominant situation in the "Stealing" released by Columbia Pictures.


    The new film released by Guy Ritchie after "Two Smoke Guns", even if critics praised it, the media was well received, and Brad Pitt joined, it still cannot change the situation that is not suitable for the North American market.


    "Stealing and Kidnapping" is a good movie, but a good movie may not be accepted by the public, and the release of Sony Columbia has failed to really change this situation. "Robbery and Kidnapping" only had a box office of $8 million in the first week.


    However, the film has an excellent reputation among some audiences, and undoubtedly can make long-term profits in the offline market, but it takes much longer than the theater screen.


    During the same period, there were almost no strong competitors, and two horror films were withdrawn. "Stealing and Kidnapping" is still at a mediocre box office, which also means that it cannot bring much trouble to subsequent moviesHuman Removal Project 2" will be released the next weekend, and Halloween will be after this weekend. In the past years, many horror films will be released together this weekend.


    But this year''s situation is quite strange. There are many horror films released in small productions and small scales, and the only horror film with a scale of more than 2000 theaters is "Human Removal Project 2".


    This does not mean that there were no other large-scale release films during the same period.


    "Return to Glory", produced by DreamWorks, published by Twentieth Century Fox, starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron, also started painting this weekend.


    Charlize Theron can be ignored now, Matt Damon and Will Smith both have considerable box office appeal.


    Fortunately, the audience of this film does not have a large overlap with "Human Removal Project 2".


    In addition, "Marlena", which was bought by Miramax, also premiered this weekend. The Chinese name of the film is "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily."

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 Chapter 203： Lose yourself (2 in 1 six thousand words

    ? "This is a real masterpiece, an excellent film with many elements including horror, horror and action!"


    In the interview area in front of the Chiefs Rock Theater in Hollywood, Tom Cruise attracted the attention of countless media and showed his superstar style in the interview: "And different from the simple blood and killing of ordinary horror thrillers, this film is profound. Reflects the social reality that we cannot avoid..."


    The flashing lights were connected in one piece, almost illuminating the blind''s eyes.


    Tom Cruise was personable, and after the interview, he left the media area and entered the Emirates Rock Theater.


    As soon as he arrived in the VIP room, he saw Ronan.


    "I said why didn''t I see you." Tom Cruise greeted Ronan and said, "So I was hiding here."


    Ronan hugged Tom Cruise and said: "I''m just a producer. The media focuses on the actors and directors in front of the scene."


    Tom Cruise said: "I just wanted to recommend you as a producer to the media."


    Ronan shrugged: "It''s not that the media don''t know me, their focus is not on me."


    The news reports of the producers are not interesting, and ordinary fans will not pay attention. In this era, even Jerry Bruckheimer and Harvey Weinstein rarely appear in the media.


    Tom Cruise didn''t say much about this, and instead asked: "Is it okay to issue overseas?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan is confident: "All the work is ready. The areas covered by Halloween will be screened at the same time this weekend. The first film is quite successful overseas. It is not difficult for the sequel to attract the audience. The thing is, there is no rival of the same strength to compete with us this year."


    Tom Cruise invested 1.5 million US dollars in this film, accounting for a quarter of the total investment, and he was very concerned: "I hope to get the first box office."


    Ronan smiled, and said: "As far as the current estimate is, the North American box office will at least not be lower than the first one."


    At this time, someone entered the VIP room again. Ronan, as the host, greeted him in the past. Unexpectedly, Tom Cruise was also very enlightened. As one of the investors, he was also regarded as a half host, and he used to talk to others. A few words of greeting.


    Unfortunately, apart from Tom Cruise, the premiere did not invite more first-line movie stars.


    But a Tom Cruise is attractive enough to ensure the topicality of the film.


    And Tom Cruise also took the initiative to invite a few people over to support the scene.


    "Mission Impossible 2" heroine Sandy Newton, "Vanilla Sky" heroine Penelope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz.


    This made Ronan suspicious for a while, and Tom Cruise invited all his harem team to cheer.


    "Penny, this is Ronan. Ronan, this is Penelope Cruz." Tom Cruise introduced Ronan: "This is Cameron Diaz..."


    Ronan shook hands with several ladies one by one, expressing thanks in due course: "You are welcome, it is a great honor."


    Penelope Cruz stood directly next to Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz always had a smile on his big mouth, and Sandy Newton greeted him and went elsewhere.


    Ronan saw Penelope Cruz and Tom Cruise and knew that the rumor that the two were dating in the circle was true.


    The Spanish actress can be called a scandal maker. In a short time in Hollywood, she has had scandals with Matt Damon, Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise.


    Obviously, Penelope Cruz knows how to take advantage.


    Ronan chatted for a few words, then went to other places to greet the guests. He saw Chris from Sony Entertainment.


    Cameron Diaz looked at Ronan''s back and asked curiously: "Tom, this is the producer of the film Ronan Anderson? Looks too young."


    "Yes, he is Ronan Anderson." Tom Cruise thought for a while: "Let me think about it, Ronan seems to be 23 years old this year."


    "What?" Cameron Diaz was quite shocked.


    Penelope Cruz also opened his mouth in surprise: "A 23-year-old cinema film producer?"


    Tom Cruise doesn¡¯t usually think, but he was a little surprised when he said it. When he got along with Ronan, he only felt that he was quick-thinking, mature, and experienced. He didn¡¯t seem to be a young man at all, but his age. people.


    "It''s not just that." Tom Cruise added: "Ronan is also the owner of Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment has two subsidiaries. You should have heard of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures."


    Cameron Diaz''s big mouth turned slightly into an O shape and said: "The embassy entertainment that released "Blair the Witch"? Shahai Entertainment, the producer of "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming"?"


    Tom Cruise shrugged slightly: "Yes."


    "God." Cameron Diaz''s expression was a bit exaggerated, covering his big mouth, and asked in a low voice: "He comes from a billionaire family?"


    There must be countless resources behind to make such achievements at such a young age.


    Apart from this answer, Cameron Diaz could not think of anything else.


    Unexpectedly, Tom Cruise directly shook his head: "Ronan can only be regarded as a middle-class family background. When he took over Shahai Entertainment, the company was insolvent and was facing a bankruptcy crisis. He created the current situation with one hand. I also admire him very much. He, this is a young and extremely capable person."


    Penelope Cruz took a look at Tom Cruise, and as far as she knew, Tom Cruise was very proud, and that Ronan Anderson must be extraordinary to say this.


    Cameron Diaz is unbelievable. Is there such a young and successful producer in Hollywood?


    Isn''t it said that the experience accumulation and life experience of the producer is very important?


    What life experience do you have in your early twenties? There are not many women, right?


    "Ronan, you are not kind." Chris shook his head straight: "At the beginning, you said you were not interested in Ang Lee''s film. How did you turn around and bought the North American copyright? It is said that you are still planning to run Chongao? This film is still in Toronto. Unanimously praised at the film festival."


    Of course it is impossible to hide this kind of thing, but Ronan didn''t have any feelings of shame, and said calmly: "This film is lower than my psychological price, so I bought it."


    He ran on Chris again: "At the time you said to give up this film and not compete with me."


    Chris couldn''t deny it, there was no rebuttal.


    Ronan smiled and turned the subject: "Thank you for joining us."


    Chris snorted deliberately and said: "I''m not here to support you, I''m here to support James Huang."


    Ronan sighed long, as if very sad: "Chris, you Sony Entertainment poached the most valuable director on my side."


    "How can you say digging?" Chris said plausibly: "Your director contract with James has expired. It is normal business for James to cooperate with Sony Entertainment."


    Ronan couldn''t say anything. James Wong didn''t sign the contract and shook his head: "James Wong is gone. I don''t know where to find the director of "Death of Death 2" later."


    Chris deliberately asked, "Should I introduce one to you?"


    "Forget it." Ronan didn''t quite believe Sony Entertainment''s eyes on Hollywood directors, and Chris was very lacking in sincerity, said: "I''m hiring, and maybe I can find new candidates soon."


    In other words, Chris said that if there is a good director, Sony Entertainment is too late to use it. How can it be extrapolated?


    Ronan didn''t just come to Chris to talk about this. He asked, "I heard that Sony Columbia''s Spider-Man project is still raising funds?"


    A lot of news has already circulated in the circle, and Chris has no need to avoid it, saying: "I am not the person in charge of this project, but I heard that it is about financing and shooting.


    Ronan said timely: "I have a sum of money in my hands."


    Chris shook his head directly: "Don''t think about it. In addition to its own fundraising, Sony Columbia Pictures will only use investment from outside the circle, and investment in the Hollywood industry will not be considered at all."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Of course he could figure out why Sony Columbia Pictures did this.


    This kind of thing can''t be forced, and I will ask about it later, if it is really like Chris said, then forget it.


    Robert Lee has started various copyright negotiations in New York, there is no need to stare at a Spider-Man.


    Moreover, in the future, maybe Sony Columbia Pictures will come to him.


    Ronan separated from Chris and found the leading actor Frank Grillo to chat. When the two parties signed the actor contract, they signed three contracts at once. Frank Grillo will star in two sequels next.


    The actor who is nearly forty years old is now an unknown person. After the initial audition, Ronan watched his audition video and decided that he would play the leading actor.


    It''s not how good Frank Grillo''s audition is, but Ronan remembers this man.


    To be precise, Ronan did not remember the name Frank Grillo, but recognized this face.


    The crossbones in the American team, the old man in "Wolf Warriors 2", his sturdy face is quite distinctive and easier to remember than his name.


    "Hello, Ronan." Suddenly someone said hello: "Remember me?"


    Ronan saw a big mouth, which belonged to Cameron Diaz, and said with a smile: "Hello, Miss Diaz."


    Cameron Diaz pursed his mouth into a line with a big smile, and said, "I just heard Tom talk about some of your things. I didn''t expect you to be so young but you did so many amazing things."


    Ronan said modestly: "Tom is too famous."


    Cameron Diaz invited: "Next weekend, I will be starring in the premiere of "Charles in the Thunder", do you have time to attend the premiere?"


    Ronan wasn''t sure if he would have time, he could only say, "As long as time permits, I will be there."


    Cameron Diaz stretched out his hand to shake his hand: "I believe Drew will welcome you."


    Ronan shook it in her hand, but felt that something was thrust into his hand by Cameron Diaz.


    Cameron Diaz blinked at Ronan: "I''m waiting for you."


    After speaking, the corners of her big mouth raised up, and she turned and left.


    Ronan opened his hand, with a very small note in his palm. He picked it up and glanced at it. There was an address written on it, which seemed to be a room number in the Sheraton Hotel.


    "These female stars." Ronan shook his head slightly: "Sure enough, take the initiative."


    In fact, this is not surprising, after all, Cameron Diaz is a famous slutty girl in Hollywood.


    Tom Cruise came over at this time. He also saw Ronan and Cameron Diaz before. He couldn''t help but curiously asked: "Why, she asked you?"


    Ronan was a little surprised, did not answer, but asked: "You know so well?"


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "Well, Cameron Diaz, who doesn''t know her situation? Many people on the crew tried her depth."


    "Including you?" Ronan asked again.


    Tom Cruise shook his head and said, "Penny has been with me on the crew."


    Ronan rubbed the note and threw it into a nearby trash can. Tom Cruise was a little surprised: "Will you try? I heard that her big mouth is very powerful. An associate producer on the crew said, Even an iron rod can make her bite soft."


    "I''m not interested." Although Ronan has no mental hygiene, he can''t be interested when he hears Tom Cruise. He asked: "You and Penelope Cruz won''t come for real? "


    Tom Cruise is quite savvy, and whispered: "It''s just for fun. She is just borrowing my fame. It just so happens that I am also a little interested in her, and everyone gets what they want."


    Ronan deliberately said: "When did you steal my way of doing things?"


    "Yours?" Tom Cruise said with disdain: "This is the universal norm in Hollywood."


    Ronan shook his head at Tom Cruise. The friendship between the two deepened. Some jokes can also be casually said: "Tom, you want to let yourself go."


    James Wong and Glenn Morgan passed by and greeted Ronan and Tom Tom Cruise. After the two left, Tom Cruise said, "I signed the divorce agreement. I feel relieved. I wasted so many years and I have to find a way to make up for it."


    Perhaps Ronan¡¯s words really played a role. Earlier than in his previous life, Tom Cruise signed a divorce agreement with Nicole Kidman last month, including fixed assets including real estate plus a one-time payment. For various expenses, Tom Cruise allocated nearly 100 million dollars in assets to Nicole Kidman.


    Although Nicole Kidman is not the rumored Australian big landlord, she will soon become a veritable billionaire.


    It''s no wonder that one by one beautiful women always go into the circle of rich and famous, once one is put on, even if they are finally abandoned, they will no longer have to worry about survival in the future.


    It has to be said that natural beauty is itself an available resource.


    Tom Cruise said: "After taking the step of marriage, I discovered the beauty of Hollywood."


    Ronan laughed and said, "In this case, don''t walk in anymore."


    Tom Cruise also laughed. The two talked about marriage and women. Tom Cruise looked straight and said: "Ronan, there is something, I want to consult your suggestions."


    The continuous operation of the film succeeded, and a small company on the verge of bankruptcy was developed into a small group company integrating production and distribution. Tom Cruise has long regarded Ronan as a heavyweight in the circle.


    Seeing Tom Cruise speaking seriously, Ronan put a smile down and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Tom Cruise lowered his voice slightly, and said: "You have a very good vision of production. Don''t be humble. I am friends with you and know you better than others. Ronan, you have followed "Mission Impossible 2". Is there a response from the aftermarket?"


    "I''ve followed some." Ronan didn''t say anything false: "At the box office, "Mission Impossible 2" was a huge success, but the audience''s reputation was not good."


    "Mission Impossible 2" was a huge commercial success, far surpassing the first at the box office, but its reputation plummeted.


    And it''s not the word-of-mouth of the film critics, but the word-of-mouth of the audience!


    Tom Cruise pointed to him: "When you watched the screening..."


    Ronan interrupted: "Many things are hindsight, especially movies."


    This is very reasonable, but the bad movies that were recognized in the trial screening were very popular, and the movies with good reputation were not followed and appeared frequently.


    The most typical is George Lucas''s "Star Wars", which was criticized by countless release labels and film critics as worthless during the trial screening. The result?


    A lot of analysis of failed movies is often a post-mortem.


    Tom Cruise also understands this and said: "Ronan, there is a problem with this film. It is obvious. You have not participated in the filming and production of "Mission Impossible 2". From the perspective of the observer and the producer, analyze it. , Where is the problem with this film?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and now he and Tom Cruise are different from the past, and his friendship is getting deeper, and he can say something unpleasant: "The biggest problem with this film is that it did not continue the style of the first film. Let''s put it this way, Tom. "Mission Impossible 2" is not a Tom Cruise movie, but a John Wu movie."


    Directors are more likely to influence and determine the style of movies than actors, and this seems to be no problem.


    But in front of a star of Tom''s level, the problem arises.


    Tom Cruise was lost in thought.


    Ronan added: "I didn''t realize it at the beginning, but after looking at the film after combining all the reactions, I felt that the style of the film was not right. The suspense of "Mission Impossible 1", it didn''t. The tightness of peeling cocoons, the suffocating tension of progressive layers, and there is no."


    "Ethan-Hunt is no longer in a puzzle, seeking identity recognition and uncovering the facts, but bluntly fights with his opponent. This loses the essence of the first and becomes more like an action movie. ."


    "Frankly speaking, Tom." Ronan did not evade the key question: "This film has only the idol charm of a superstar and the director''s so-called violent aesthetics."


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly and asked: "You mean, this film has lost itself?"


    Ronan replied: "Yes. This is a film that belongs to Tom Cruise and Ethan Hunt, not others. The rest should be for this."


    "What about making a sequel?" Tom Cruise obviously valued Ronan''s words.


    "Don''t shoot the sequel for now." Ronan is also watching Tom Cruise as a friend, so he said with a rare sincerity: "Tom, you don''t lack a film now. From the market response, John- Wu¡¯s style has caused aesthetic fatigue. This situation may have spread to "Mission Impossible 2". If the third part is released in a short time, the negative effects of the second part may all fall on the third part. Cause the third part to face many problems."


    Tom Cruise has been in the industry for twenty years and naturally has the ability to analyze. It is not difficult to find that Ronan¡¯s statements are likely to become facts.


    "Wait a few more years?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Ronan immediately said: "Yes, wait a few more years. And the subsequent director selection should be cautious, John Wu don''t use it anymore."


    Tom Cruise squeezed his chin and thought for a while, and said, "I will call a meeting when I go back. If the situation is not good, I will discuss with Paramount Pictures and suspend the sequel project."


    Now that he has said so much, Ronan doesn''t mind saying a few more words: "The timeout is for the future of the series. When fans start to miss Ethan Hunt, there will be more support when they return."


    Tom Cruise patted Ronan''s arm: "Thank you for your suggestion. I owe you another favor."


    Regarding the divorce, he accepted Ronan''s suggestion and chose to cut the mess quickly, completely getting rid of the previous predicament, and admitted that he owed Ronan a favor.


    This discussion about "Mission: Impossible 2", Tom Cruise felt that he benefited a lot. He had a vague and difficult situation about the series. After hearing Ronan''s words, he suddenly became clear.


    Tom Cruise sighed in his heart, no wonder Ronan was able to continue to succeed. This "Human Removal Project 2" was generally optimistic in the industry before it was released. The fundamental reason is that there is real talent!


    Hearing Tom Cruise''s words, Ronan shook his head: "Tom, it''s too far to say favoritism. We are friends and we should help as much as we can."


    Tom Cruise smiled and acquiesced to Ronan''s words, but still felt owed.


    In this world, the debt of favor is the most difficult to pay.


    "Let''s go." Ronan glanced at his watch and greeted Tom Cruise: "Go to the movies we invested in, hoping to get a good result."


    Speaking of this "Human Removal Project 2", Tom Cruise was in a good mood to follow in Ronan''s footsteps and said: "It will definitely sell well, I have a hunch."


    Almost all forecasting agencies in the industry believe that the performance of this film will not be lower than the first one.


    The Chiefs'' Stone Theater, which can accommodate thousands of people, is full of seats. Unlike the obscurity when the "Human Removal Project" was opened, the film was announced on a larger scale and attracted more attention.


    The opening of 2,850 theaters and 3,800 screens in North America is the best proof.


    In contrast, "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", which was screened in 35 theaters, has no market competitiveness at all.


    Miramax, who introduced this film, has a very clear head. Even though this typical European film has a very good reputation, it has received limited attention in the North American market.


    Even "Return to Glory" starring Matt Damon and Will Smith, because of the type of film, the premiere scale is much smaller than "Human Removal Project 2".


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 Chapter 204： The advantage is very big (2 in 1 six thousand characters

    ?Halloween is approaching. Halloween parades will be held in many big cities across the United States. Monsters and ghosts in different costumes have also begun to appear on the streets, such as Jason, Freddy, and the Skeleton Mask Killer, which can be seen everywhere.


    The masks launched before Halloween in the "Human Elimination Project" series have also become popular products.


    At many theaters, you can see fans wearing masks.


    Together with other horror characters, these people make up the most fanatical and **** horror movie audience for Halloween.


    But these people entered the theater and found that there were fewer horror films available for Halloween this year than before.


    Like the "Halloween" series that will be launched every one or two years, this year it unexpectedly broke the appointment.


    In the theater, a young man took off Jason''s mask and asked, "Don''t you have a screening of "Nickrey, Son of Satan"?"


    "There is no schedule for this film." The conductor smiled and explained: "This film is a small-scale trial screening. Our theater has no schedule."


    The man raised his head to look at the screening schedule, frowning: "Nor in "The Vampire King"?"


    The conductor is very patient: "The two films you mentioned are both small-scale B-level films, and there may not be a film in the entire Los Angeles area." She recommended: "If you like to watch horror movies, you can try this " "Human Removal Project 2", a very high-quality horror film."


    For many movie fans, just like watching family fun on Thanksgiving and Christmas, you should also watch horror movies on Halloween.


    After so many years, it has gradually become a movie-watching tradition.


    "Hey, do you want to buy tickets?" The person waiting behind became impatient and shouted to the ticket seller: "Give me three tickets for "Human Removal Project 2"."


    The conductor quickly collected the money and issued the ticket.


    Jason Masked Man looked at the schedule again. Except for the previous films, there are not many new films in this theater. They are basically "Human Removal Project 2" and "Return to Glory." The author is obviously not a horror movie.


    Three hours later, there will be another "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", which seems to be the only one today.


    He had watched the trailer of this film before, and the director and heroine were very unfamiliar. It was still an Italian film, even if it was boring, he would never watch it.


    With no other choice, Jason Masked Man said: "Give me a ticket for "Human Removal Project 2."


    The films released in the past few weeks have already passed the hottest stage. The ¡°Stealing and Kidnapping¡± released last week was a British film, and the response was relatively modest. Among the films released this week, ¡°Human Elimination Project 2¡± was the only one. The large-scale horror film is also the film with the highest filming rate in major theaters.


    High filming rate means more screens, and more screens have room to accommodate more audiences.


    This traditional horror film strong file, "Human Elimination Project 2"''s biggest competitor turned out to be "Return to Glory", the audiences of the two sides are not the same.


    If calculated according to the standard a few years later, the cast of "Return to Glory" is definitely a collection of superstars, with Will Smith, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron as the three main protagonists, but this movie is about golf. The sports inspirational film of China has been looked down upon by theaters. Even if DreamWorks hired Twentieth Century Fox as the distributor, there were only 2,000 cinemas in North America.


    "Human Removal Project 2" is not only the largest film released on Halloween, but also the scale of promotion.


    "A night of violence is naturally indispensable for various torture and massacre shots and scenes. At least in terms of visual effects, it is an indispensable standard."


    "In addition to the overall upgrade of fighting skills and shooting skills, "Human Removal Project 2" also showed the appearance of many powerful weapons. For example, heavy machine guns mounted in trucks, various grenades, etc. In short, in terms of visual effects, "Humanity "Clear Project 2" is much more enjoyable than the previous one."


    Promoting soft texts is a frequently used means for paper media.


    The daylight on Friday passed quickly, and after the sun went down, the number of audiences in theaters across North America increased dramatically.


    Even those who watch TV at home cannot escape the propaganda bombardment of "Human Removal Project 2".


    As the time gradually approached midnight, Tom Cruise was sitting in the living room of the mansion without any intention of going to sleep.


    Penelope Cruz is beside him, watching TV with him.


    "It''s an investment of 1.5 million US dollars." Penelope Cruz was a little disapproved: "Does it need such constant attention?"


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "This is the first time I have worked with Ronan."


    Penelope Cruz said: "Is he really as good as you said?"


    Tom Cruise suddenly laughed: "Who is the most iconic commercial producer in Hollywood today?"


    "Hmm..." Penelope Cruz thought for a while and said, "Jerry Bruckheimer?"


    Tom Cruise said faintly: "I worked with Jerry Bruckheimer on "Top Rising Clouds", let alone when I just entered the production industry. Not comparable to Ronan now."


    Although knowing that Tom Cruise admired Ronan Anderson very much, Penelope Cruz was still very surprised: "This is too exaggerated, right?"


    Tom Cruise simply explained: "Jerry Bruckheimer can go to the present, Don Simpson played a key role. In Jerry Bruckheimer''s early production career, Don Simpson gave him windshield Rain, stopped most of the trouble, including project selection, it was Don Simpson who really played a decisive role."


    He smiled: "Look at Ronan again, no one will give him directions, no one will shield him from wind and rain, and no one will choose projects for him. He must rely on his own analysis and judgment for all major decisions. The greatest pressure is also on himself. With all his strength, he can have today not by the help of others, but by himself."


    "But he also has a failed project like "Ace Agent"!" Penelope Cruz retorted.


    The smile on Tom Cruise''s face is even stronger: "The "Ace Agent" failed? You don''t understand..."


    He didn''t continue to explain. For a woman who didn''t know how to make a film, explanation was unnecessary.


    This film failed at the box office, but anyone who knows the operation can guess that Ronan and his company are the winners of the project.


    If the movie fails, the company that makes the movie may not lose.


    These are too complicated things, there is no need to tell a vase woman.


    She may not understand it.


    Just like Penelope Cruz, a woman who can only use her body to climb up, she never understands the meaning of a succession of successful young producers.


    Not everyone can win his Tom Cruise friendship.


    A lion will never be friends with an antelope.


    For some reason, Penelope Cruz has a feeling, as if in Tom Cruise''s eyes, that Ronan Anderson is much more important than her.


    Penelope Cruz doubted whether the two men had any hidden secrets.


    Suddenly she felt that "Human Removal Project 2" failed the best!


    Penelope Cruz has seen the premiere of this film. The film has no artistic content at all, it is plain and vulgar, and it is a natural failure.


    Shouldn''t bad movies hit the street at the box office?


    While thinking about it, Penelope Cruz quietly looked at Tom Cruise and found that Tom Cruise¡¯s attention was not on her at all, but instead watched the TV report about "Human Removal Project 2" .


    "As a horror film, the first series of the film has a slightly smaller format, mainly focusing on the motif of good and evil. It is not limited to a single family, and the extension is only a little bit of hatred for the rich caused by the gap between the rich and the poor. "


    The comments and reports in this TV show seem to be belittling, but in fact they are trying to suppress.


    "In "Human Removal Project 2," in addition to the visual effects of violent scenes, the humanistic theme of the film also has a great extension. The line of arming the male protagonist mainly emphasizes whether we should use violence in the face of unintentional harm from others. The theme of violence control. The young couple section is a sublimation of abandoning emotional entanglement before the crisis. The most important theme is naturally the main line of the black mother and daughter, which is seamlessly connected with the plot design, and the entire removal plan Rise to the height of political conspiracy."


    Penelope Cruz couldn''t help but sneer in his heart. With this kind of film, I am embarrassed to talk about human subjects?


    "It is conceivable that the creators of the "Human Removal Project" series do not seem to want to just occupy the genre of horror and thriller films. It obviously has greater ambitions to extend the life of the series as much as possible..."


    The TV was still playing, Tom Cruise''s cell phone rang, Penelope Cruise picked up the remote control for the first time and turned off the TV sound.


    It just so happened that this made her uncomfortable flattering voice disappear.


    Penelope Cruz went to see Tom Cruise who was on the phone, his eyes swept over the wall clock on one side, and before he knew it, it was already midnight.


    "Well, I see." Tom Cruise was obviously in a good mood, his handsome face almost smiled: "You keep paying attention to the film, so be it."


    Seeing Tom Cruise hang up, Penelope Cruz asked caringly: "What''s the matter, dear?"


    Tom Cruise put down his phone and said directly: "Today''s North American box office statistics have come out, and "Human Elimination Project 2" won $13.6 million on the first day of its release!"


    Penelope Cruz¡¯s face was going to collapse in an instant, but she is a long-tested veteran actress. No matter what she thinks, she immediately squeezed out a happy smile and stood up to hug Tom Cruise: "Tom, you The investment films are selling big, congratulations!"


    Tom Cruise patted her on the back lightly, calmly: "Unexpected success."


    The production cost of this film is 6 million U.S. dollars, and the opening day in North America alone received 13.6 million U.S. dollars. What about overseas regions? Can the investment be recovered on the first day?


    Ronan is really amazing!


    He picked up his cell phone and dialed Ronan''s phone. This guy has been busy with work lately and should not have a female companion to do sports.


    Penelope Cruz heard what Tom Cruise said on the phone that the production cost was $6 million, and his face suddenly became hot.


    A film that cost 6 million US dollars to produce, got 13.6 million US dollars in the box office on the first day it was released. Isn¡¯t that an exaggeration?


    What will the final box office be? Is the production cost ten times or more?


    Penelope Cruz finally understood why Tom Cruise valued a mere US$1.5 million investment.


    On Saturday morning, when Ronan had just arrived at the office, Assistant Connie put the first-hand information of "Human Removal Project 2" compiled from various aspects on his desk.


    With a box office of 13.6 million US dollars on the first day of the show, it was no surprise that it overwhelmed all the films screened in the same period and won the single-day box office championship.


    Moreover, "Human Removal Project 2" has a very big advantage. The second-ranked "Return to Glory" has a box office of only 3.85 million US dollars on its opening day.


    Ronan knows very well that, if nothing else, the box office of "Return to Glory" over the weekend will not reach 13.6 million US dollars. "Human Elimination Project 2" has already locked the box office champion this week in advance.


    Like this typical commercial movie, if the box office is outstanding, then the number of movie theaters will increase or remain unchanged, but if the box office is not good, then some movie theaters may reduce the number of movies, so the box office Less.


    The most test of the first week''s box office is the film''s pre-marketing and public opinion popularity.


    Like a sequel movie, the influence of the previous movie can also continue.


    According to the first-line market data obtained by the research company hired by Ronan, a live sample survey in the theater showed that among the audience who went to watch "Human Removal Project 2" yesterday, nearly 75% had watched the first film. The proportion of male viewers is as high as 67%, and the proportion of viewers under the age of 25 is 59%.


    In other words, the promotion of "Human Removal Project 2" has played a role, and young men under the age of 25 constitute the main audience group of this film.


    The commercial power of the sequel movie is also evident.


    In another statistics, there are also word-of-mouth statistics after the first day of the film.


    The website of Rotten Tomatoes currently collects the film reviews of 37 professional film critics, of which nearly half are bad reviews. Even if they are good reviews, the critics do not score high. The freshness of "Human Removal Project 2" is inevitably marked as rotten, only Fifty-eight percent, film critics rated an average of 5.4 points.


    Compared with professional film critics who always treat commercial films with harsh eyes, ordinary audiences judge films based on their most intuitive likes. On the IMDB website, more than 1,500 users have rated them, with an average score of 7.2.


    In addition, MetaCritic included 35 media reviews, with an average media score of 6.3.


    Most media gave praise.


    ""Human Removal Project 2" effectively and fully exploited the settings in the first part, and brought us more heartfelt excitement than the first."


    -"The Hollywood Reporter"


    "Director James Huang doubled, and sometimes tripled, emphasized the dominant theme of social power in the story through "Human Elimination Project 2," and the violent and transparent ideas of these ideas can resonate."


    --"New York Times"


    "The main creators of the film try to give the action thriller the importance of the plot, although it makes us addicted to violence. But the film still uses high-strength weapons, armored vehicles, vigilantes, and marauders with clown masks. We are alert to violence and the cruelty of government organizations."


    -"Los Angeles Times"


    In a country full of violence like the United States, anti-violent themes like the "Human Removal Project" seem to be very popular.


    As for film critics, many commercial films can ignore them.


    After looking at the statistics, Ronan called the Embassy Pictures and asked the Embassy Pictures to continue to promote the promotion, and according to the plan, one after another the remaining $2 million in the promotion budget was used where it should be used.


    This film, there is no suspense in North America, it is bound to be a success.


    Ronan is more concerned about overseas markets. What will happen overseas?


    Near noon, data from overseas markets came back. As a foreign film, "Human Removal Project 2" was not the largest movie released in many countries and regions. Some countries will also push their own horror during the Halloween period. sheet.


    The United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and other places have faxed relevant information. According to the statistics of their own sample surveys by local offices, the attendance rate of the "Human Eradication Project 2" is generally good, but the specific box office data is late It will take a few days to count.


    Hollywood movies in overseas markets, of course, cannot be as convenient as in North America.


    And North America is the largest and most mature film market in the world, from law to system to commercialization.


    On Saturday, "Human Removal Project 2" remained an independent theater in North America, and received another 14.2 million US dollars that day, making it the biggest winner of the Halloween schedule without any suspense.


    Ronan''s road to serialized films has also taken solid steps.


    Looking at the world film industry today, the sequel to the big-selling film is undoubtedly the commercial film with the least risk.


    "Ronan, "Reaper is Coming 2" will be on the agenda as soon as possible."


    George Clint, who has just returned from Europe, is very concerned about the progress of serialized films: "Sequel films are too easy to succeed compared to original films."


    Ronan was calm, and said, "I''m already looking for a suitable director."


    James Huang signed a contract with Sony Entertainment''s Revolutionary Film Studio. It is impossible for him to return in the short term. Ronan would not wait for him. Without James Huang, he would always find other suitable directors.


    "Don''t worry." Ronan said again: "We have plenty of time."


    George-Kling said, "I think, "Reaper is coming 2" should be given priority, like "Underworld" should be temporarily pushed back."


    Ronan smiled: "George, how did we make a sequel without a successful first?"


    "That''s right." George Clint has been too busy recently and said, "I have been so busy these past two days."


    Ronan asked, "What happened to "The Bourne"?


    George Clint replied: "Paul Greengrass has moved into post-production and is undergoing preliminary shots. You can rest assured that it will be completed as planned."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You take the time to contact Roland Emmerich''s assistant Ron Wiseman and see if he wants to direct the movie alone."


    George Clint took note of the incident: "Well, I will contact him as soon as possible."


    Before long, George Clint left. Connie entered the office and sent Ronan''s schedule for this period of time to let Ronan make the final decision.


    The filming of "Fatal Bend" has started, Ronan must go to Louisiana to see the situation. "Twilight: Twilight" was officially published in November due to several revisions. Random House also needs to talk to him. Here''s the follow-up matters.


    "Underworld" is also preparing to start preparations...


    In addition, Robert Lee''s negotiations in New York were not very smooth, and the other party wanted to meet Ronan in person.


    This matter is related to future plans. Ronan must go to New York next month.


    Now that the stock market has plummeted, causing an economic crisis, and many companies are in trouble, it is the best time.


    It will be ten times more difficult for these companies to slow down and get some film rights in their hands.


    Ronan is also looking forward to this trip to New York.


    He thought for a while, personally made a call to the Indian Mountain Foundation, and communicated with Roshan''s uncle and nephew that "Underworld" needs an investor.


    Uncle Rothkhan will come to Los Angeles some time later to discuss reinvestment.


    There are also offline channels, and Netflix''s information is constantly being passed on. The collapse of Internet stocks has made Netflix more and more dismal, but it has not yet reached the point of exhaustion.


    According to Ronan''s first-hand information, you can wait.


    The weekend before Halloween in 2000, the movie market belonged to the "Human Elimination Project 2", but compared with previous years, the market dominated the situation, also indicates that this is the most deserted Thanksgiving holiday schedule in the movie market in recent years.


    A movie, despite the bleak screening of other films, is thriving, and it always attracts the attention of many people.


    On Monday morning, in Glendale, Los Angeles, Steven Spielberg specially appointed Jeff Katzenberg to his office.


    The Big Three of DreamWorks has split, but the general direction and the big interests are always the same.


    Unfortunately, David Geffen has decided to fade out of DreamWorks, and the Big Three has gradually become the situation of the Big Two.


    "Have you seen the box office statistics last weekend?" Spielberg askedJerifer Katzenberg shook his head: "Before I can see it, I came to you at work. He asked: "I remember that DreamWorks had a live-action movie premiered last weekend, right?"


    Spielberg pushed down the round glasses and said, "Yes. "Return to Glory" starring Matt Damon and Will Smith."


    Upon hearing these two names, Katzenberg asked for granted: "Have you won the box office champion?"


    "No." Spielberg''s old face is not very good-looking: "I didn''t win the box office championship, just the second place in the box office."


    At this stage, Katzenberg has been staying in the DreamWorks Animation Studios to study the latest computer animation technology. He has not paid much attention to the situation outside DreamWorks, and can¡¯t help asking: ¡°Not all low-cost horror movies are released during Halloween. Isn¡¯t the film starring Matt Damon and Will Smith losing to those B-level horror movies?"


    Spielberg had no light on his face and could only say: "I really lost to a low-cost horror movie."

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 Chapter 205： Great success (2 in 1 six thousand words big

    ? Halloween is the home of horror and thriller films, but compared to sports inspirational films, horror films have a smaller audience, and the joining of two big stars is not as attractive as a horror film?


    Moreover, according to Spielberg, it is still a low-cost horror film, that is, there are no famous directors and popular stars.


    Jeff Katzenberg is a bit weird. Although he has a contradiction with Spielberg, he also admits Spielberg''s ability in live-action film production. What happened recently? DreamWorks frequently failed in live-action film projects. ?


    Is Spielberg getting old? Can''t keep up with the times?


    Spielberg saw the doubt in Katzenberg''s eyes, and didn''t say much. He took a newspaper and put it on Katzenberg''s side.


    Katzenberg glanced, and immediately noticed a row of eye-catching numbers in the newspaper.


    The first thing that came into the line of sight was the familiar name, "Return to Glory", which had only $10.5 million at the box office for three days during the opening weekend!


    I remember reading the internal documents of DreamWorks. The production cost of this film is 80 million US dollars. Only Will Smith took away 15 million US dollars in salary.


    Isn¡¯t it said that Will Smith is the box office panacea, every movie starring in the box office can exceed 100 million in North America? If the North American box office can exceed the production cost of this film, he will eat this newspaper!


    Moving his gaze upwards, Katzenberg saw the name of the box office champion-"Human Clearance Project 2".


    And the box office number that followed: $36.2 million!


    Katzenberg couldn''t help asking: "How much does this "Human Removal Project 2" film cost?"


    Spielberg said softly: "The public production cost of the Shahai Production Company, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, is $6 million. According to the past style of producer Ronan Anderson, it will only be less or less."


    Katzenberg touched his bare forehead: "The $6 million film got $36.2 million in the box office in the first week?"


    This is another typical example of a small and broad one!


    Spielberg nodded slightly, and said, "This is not the first movie released by Embassy Pictures to be a big one."


    "Not the first one?" Katzenberg wondered: "Embassy Pictures?"


    Spielberg briefly explained: "Embassy Pictures is a distribution company under Relativity Entertainment. It has already released "Blair the Witch", "Reaper Is Coming" and "Human Elimination Project 2". All three films can be included. Among the successful cases with small and broad."


    Katzenberg paid a little attention: "It turned out to be the company that released Blair the Witch." He went on to ask: "Embassy Pictures was a huge success in releasing Blair the Witch. Why did our sequel fail?"


    "Uh..." Spielberg suddenly didn''t know how to answer. He quickly changed the subject: "Jerifer, what do you think of this embassy film industry?"


    Katzenberg replied casually: "It''s not bad. It can publish multiple films in succession, especially to make these low-cost films grow at a small scale. This distribution company is very powerful."


    He suddenly realized the problem, and asked, "Steven, what do you mean?"


    Spielberg slowly said: "I have an idea."


    Katzenberg looked at him, didn''t understand Spielberg''s meaning, and did not answer.


    Spielberg deliberately said: "You and I know that the actual situation of DreamWorks does not look so good. We are facing many difficulties and we must find a way to get out of the predicament."


    As one of the three founding giants of DreamWorks, Jeff Kasenberg certainly knew the situation in DreamWorks, frowning and asked: "You mean..."


    "Embassy Pictures and the relativity entertainment behind it." Spielberg said: "What do you think of DreamWorks taking over this very dynamic company?"


    Jeff Katzenberg did not answer Spielberg¡¯s question, but instead asked: "Why?"


    He subconsciously felt that this was not normal.


    According to what Spielberg just said, Embassy Pictures and its parent company, Relativity Entertainment, are engaged in the live-action film business, and will not have too many intersections with DreamWorks Animation Studios. The merger of such a company will only expand DreamWorks live-action movies. Business, and the person in charge of the live-action film department is precisely Spielberg.


    This has to make Katzenberg doubt Spielberg''s intentions. Is this planning to expand the right to speak in DreamWorks?


    "For the vital distribution channel." Spielberg said.


    Katzenberg laughed suddenly and said, "Steven, DreamWorks can do it with North American film distribution. What we lack is overseas distribution channels. Does Embassy Pictures have overseas distribution networks?"


    Spielberg¡¯s words were completely beyond Katzenberg¡¯s expectations: ¡°Embassy Pictures has an independent overseas distribution network. The overseas distribution of "Human Removal Project 2" is done by Embassy Pictures."


    "What..." Katzenberg couldn''t believe it: "What?"


    This was even more shocking to him than the $36.2 million box office won in the first week of the $6 million film: "How is this possible? Steven, are you kidding me?"


    Spielberg said: "I mean it."


    Katzenberg determined that Spielberg couldn''t make a joke about this kind of thing, and asked: "Has "Human Removal Project 2" been released overseas? How is the box office?"


    "It has been screened in many overseas markets." Spielberg replied: "I have asked someone to check the overseas box office, and I will get specific data soon."


    Katzenberg was silent for a short while. The biggest problem with DreamWorks was overseas distribution. Whether it was live-action films, animated films, or the music department, there was almost no way to distribute overseas.


    They are also planning to establish an overseas distribution network, but in recent years DreamWorks has been under tremendous pressure, funds and manpower cannot be concentrated on this task, and the establishment of an overseas distribution network also takes time, even if everything goes smoothly from scratch , It may take more than five years.


    Not to mention that the six major Hollywood companies are still eyeing behind DreamWorks, and they may rush to bite at any time.


    In the past few years, the overseas distribution of animated films and live-action films produced by DreamWorks can only be done by the six major companies, and the bulk of overseas revenue has also fallen into the hands of the six major companies.


    In DreamWorks Animation Studio alone, there are four animated feature films like "Brother Ant", "Prince of Egypt", "Brave to the Golden City" and "Little Chicken Run" released overseas by other companies.


    Katzenberg confirmed once again: "Steven, this relativistic entertainment and embassy film industry you mentioned is worth our shot?"


    "The North American distribution channel, DreamWorks has, the Embassy Pictures is no worse than ours. Overseas distribution...We will get the data later." Spielberg is a director, but also a businessman: "Let''s look at the other subordinates of Embassy Pictures. One company-Shahai Entertainment! It is also the producer of the "Human Removal Project"."


    His voice is not high, but strong: "This company controlled by Ronan Anderson has amazing vitality and production capabilities in horror and thriller films. In fact, my proposal is not only for these companies, but also for Luo. This man Nan Anderson!"


    Katzenberg made Spielberg a little confused, one for overseas distribution channels, and another for people?


    Spielberg explained: "The films operated by Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures were either initiated by Ronan Anderson personally or purchased by Ronan Anderson from outside companies. He has a very unique vision and is very unique in choosing projects. His judgment is extremely strong, and this person is very young. Once he comes to DreamWorks, he can make up for the vitality that DreamWorks lacks most!"


    Katzenberg knew what Spielberg meant. DreamWorks was founded a few years ago. It is supposed to be a young company, but the entire company is depressed and lacks the vitality of the new company.


    He did not comment on this. Overseas distribution channels are the most important. As for Ronan Anderson, it must be very simple to be so respected by Spielberg, but it is not as important as overseas distribution networks.


    There was a knock on the door, and after Spielberg said to invite in, an assistant hurried in and said: "Mankind Clearance 2 has a part of overseas box office statistics."


    Without waiting for Spielberg to speak, Katzenberg took the lead in grabbing the report. The assistant looked at Spielberg helplessly, and when he saw Spielberg wave his hand, he quickly exited the office.


    "How is it?" Spielberg asked concerned.


    Katzenberg watched it and said, "It seems to be very good. For horror movies, it should be considered very powerful, right?"


    Spielberg stared at Katzenberg with scorching eyes, and Katzenberg hurriedly said: "The United Kingdom is US$2.87 million in the first week, Germany is US$2.35 million in the first week, France is US$1.98 million, Spain is US$1.15 million, and Mexico is US$1.85 million. Brazil is 2.1 million US dollars, Argentina is 650,000 US dollars, Russia is 950,000 US dollars, Australia is 1.2 million US dollars..."


    He handed the statistics to Spielberg, and said: ¡°The 29 countries and regions listed above have a total of 18.98 million US dollars.¡±


    Spielberg took a deep breath and said: "This is an R-rated horror film. The production cost is only 6 million US dollars. In just three days, it can get such a high box office overseas. Embassy Pictures is indeed Have the ability to issue overseas."


    Katzenberg slowly nodded: "It''s true." He wondered: "How can Embassy Pictures suddenly release films overseas? How did this overseas distribution network be established."


    Spielberg was speechless again, after all, this was his work error.


    Improper employment!


    "Jerifer, what do you think?" Spielberg changed the subject again: "Is this company very valuable?"


    Katzenberg coughed and said, "The value of overseas distribution networks alone is worthy of our attention." His mentality has changed: "Steven, when are you going to do it?"


    Spielberg said: "Before this case is submitted to the board of directors, we first contact Ronan Anderson and try to get him to cooperate with us."


    Katzenberg said, "When are you going to meet him? I''ll go with you."


    Spielberg thought for a while, and said: "Wait first, I want to determine the next situation of "Human Removal Project 2" overseas."


    This is not a trivial matter, but an important decision related to the future of DreamWorks, so you have to be careful.


    In just three days, the "Human Removal Project 2" harvested 55.18 million US dollars in the world, a great success.


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, excitement and excitement were once again shrouded in emotions, but they were much calmer than when they got the box office data of "Blair the Witch".


    After all, success is not once or twice. Although we all like the taste of success, but the number of times of success is more, it is impossible to have the first excitement every time.


    For the first time, the experience may not be the best, but it is the most exciting and rare.


    The meeting was hosted by Garcia Rodr¨ªguez. As many people were busy with their work in the field, only six or seven people participated in the meeting.


    "As of today." Garcia glanced at Ronan and saw that he didn''t mean to speak, and said: "The actual investment of "Human Removal Project 2" North American publicity distribution is US$5.2 million, and the overseas publicity distribution investment is US$7.2 million."


    The others did not speak, but they all discovered one thing through these large-scale announcements. Success is not a fluke, but the result of a large investment of funds.


    Shooting and making a movie, and throwing it into the theater casually, the result can only be no one cares, the final box office will be pitiful.


    Thomas, director of theatrical distribution department, asked: "Does the 7.2 million dollars include all overseas copies?"


    "For overseas markets where we directly issue, we are responsible for the printing and delivery of the copies. At present, all these copies are in place, including some markets that have not yet been released." Garcia said simply: "For markets where third-party agents are issued, the copies are issued by The agency issuing company is responsible for printing and delivery, and they are also responsible for the expenses in this area, which will be deducted from the box office share in the later period."


    Ronan said: "The Overseas Distribution Department did a great job this time."


    Unfortunately, people in the overseas distribution department are scattered all over the world to run all aspects of the distribution business of "Human Removal Project 2," and only one left-behind deputy director participated in the meeting.


    Publicity Director David Villa was quite moved: "Unexpectedly, Embassy Pictures will be able to release films overseas."


    Elderly people from several other embassies in the film industry also talked about it. The company is preparing to build an overseas distribution network. Far from being a film released in overseas markets, it has achieved outstanding box office results and has impact.


    Ronan was also very excited. He clenched his fist with his right hand, but as the boss of the company, he must maintain a calm and calm image. The excitement can only be vented out in this way.


    This is an overseas distribution network that can successfully distribute movies! How can it not be exciting!


    Thinking about the past life, DreamWorks did not establish an overseas distribution network until it fell apart. Lionsgate took ten years to release films overseas. The relativistic entertainment that used to wave a check from Wall Street could not buy overseas distribution channels!


    And he has been here less than three years, and he has allowed the company to independently distribute movies overseas!


    Ronan never denies that there is a lot of luck in this. For example, Universal Pictures acquired Polygram. In addition to its main business of recording, Polygram also has a production and distribution company.


    Small groups have become more and more successful.


    Garcia slapped his palm, and the conference room quickly calmed down. He continued: "Everyone, this is just the beginning. "Human Removal Project 2" will be released in more than 30 overseas markets and will be released offline. Negotiations are also underway, and the British BBC television station has bought the rights to the first round of television broadcasts in the UK for the "Human Removal Project 2" for US$1 million."


    There was a warm applause in the conference room.


    Offline Distribution Director Terry said at this time: "HBO under Warner Bros. is interested in buying the first-round TV rights in North America and has already contacted us. I plan to wait for the North American box office trend to be roughly determined before discussing with them."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    It is no exaggeration to say that the box office of this era is the basis of movie business. The higher the box office, the higher the offline income.


    It is impossible for a movie with a bad box office to sell with a high authorization.


    A company that mainly produces and distributes theater-line movies, if not only the box office theory, will soon be over.


    Offline distribution has just begun. Not only TV station authorization, but also work such as DVD and video tape production and distribution will continue.


    Although the video tape is about to withdraw from the stage of history, in the hands of many older North American audiences, the video recorder is still an irreplaceable home entertainment tool and will continue to be used for a long time.


    At present, Sony and Toshiba are in a battle for standard-setting DVD format, and Hollywood studios are their strong target.


    However, two companies like Relativity Entertainment and its subsidiaries do not have film library resources. In this regard, they have no right to speak at all, and Ronan will not thankfully participate in it.


    The current relativity entertainment is still in its infancy. If you want to make your own voice, you need to continue to accumulate.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan emphasized: "The follow-up release of "Human Removal Project 2" has enough special attention, and more resources are going to be transferred to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". We have full rights to buy this film. The copyright is broken, and all the proceeds from North America belong to us."


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas said: "I am already contacting theatrical company."


    Ronan reminded: "Preferentially choosing theaters close to the Chinese community is the key to distribution."


    "I understand." Thomas nodded, and wrote it down.


    Ronan also said to David Villa: "After Thanksgiving, relevant publicity has been intensified, and you are responsible for communicating with the public relations company."


    David Villa is confident: "No problem."


    This is the first time Embassy Pictures is preparing to hit the awards season. The company has both substantial material rewards and the mental stimulation of Oscar honors. Everyone is full of energy.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan was still thinking whether to let a certain heroine sleep as many Oscar judges as possible? Maybe you can get a few more tickets.


    Moreover, if you can only show the limelight with the other party''s behavior, you should not refuse.


    But Ronan finally stopped this unreliable plan at the stage of conceiving, and certain things had to be done in moderation. The Oscars of this era were not as crazy as later.


    Although the current Oscar awards are quite unreliable, it is still a bit more reliable compared to the future.


    Of course, Ronan will not interfere if the heroine takes the initiative.


    In his previous life, Ronan had seen some beach photos. He couldn''t remember the man''s name, but he vaguely remembered that he was an investor in Hollywood or a shareholder of some major film companies.


    In fact, the entertainment circles on both sides of the ocean are similar, and they are messy enough.


    When it comes to tax evasion, Hollywood stars also have them, such as the sad Uncle Cage.


    Uncle Cage, who went bankrupt and repaid his debts, and self-exiled Keanu Reeves, has won the sigh of countless fans across the Pacific.


    Oh, yes, don''t mess with Keanu Reeves'' dog.


    Ronan thought about this and planned to wait a few years for Keanu Reeves to shoot too many bad films, and the pay has come down, so he went to talk to him.


    As for now? Keanu Reeves, whose pay is over 20 million dollars per minute, few people can afford except for the six major companies.


    "Human Removal Project 2" continued to be shown in North America, and after the beginning of the working day, it maintained a relatively stable trend. Although the decline was not small, it was healthier than most horror films.


    In the four days including Halloween, "Human Elimination Project 2" received another 11.23 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office approached the 50 million U.S. dollar mark.


    With the arrival of a new weekend, the dominance of "Human Removal Project 2" ceased to exist, and the dance action film "Charlie Babies" starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Liu Yuling was released.


    This film produced by Drew Barrymore''s Flower Pictures, released by Sony Columbia, hit a box office of $40.12 million in North America in the first week.


    Female action movies have officially entered the field of Hollywood.


    With the addition of Angelina Jolie''s participation in "Tomb Raider", in recent years the North American film market will even usher in a female action film climax.


    "Charlie Girl" airborne the North American box office champion, "Human Elimination Project 2" can only retreat to second place, but the box office of 16.2 million US dollars, so that the film''s North American box office reached 63.63 million US dollars in one fell swoop.


    If the follow-up trend is optimistic, this film is expected to hit the box office of 100 million US dollars in North America.


    However, medium and large productions will be released one after another, and "Human Removal Project 2" is bound to continue to suffer.


    At the same time, the film appeared in more overseas markets. Due to the full preparations in the early stage and the knock-on effect of the film''s box office explosion in North America, the overseas box office has also risen all the way.


    South Korea in East AsiaPhilippines, Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia, most countries in Latin America, some enlightened countries in the Middle East including the UAE, North African countries with stable economic governments in Africa, etc., "Human Elimination Plan 2" Quickly seize market share in theaters.


    After the second overseas weekend, the overseas box office of "Human Elimination Project 2" reached 32.5 million US dollars.


    The global box office breakthrough of 100 million US dollars is just around the corner.


    This film has achieved great success in North America and the global market.


    Embassy Pictures'' first overseas release can also officially declare a basic success.


    Just as Ronan was immersed in excitement, Tom Cruise suddenly came to Ronan''s office to visit him and conveyed Spielberg''s invitation.


    Steven Spielberg and Jeff Katzenberg want to talk to him.


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 Chapter 206： Anti-customer-oriented (2 in 1 large

    The black Cadillac drove quickly towards the Santa Monica Valley. Tom Cruise personally accompanied Ronan to the agreed place.


    Ronan glanced at Tom Cruise and asked, "Tom, how did you start delivering the letter?"


    "No way." Tom Cruise spread out his hand and said, "Who asked Steven Spielberg to find me."


    How could Ronan believe this? When digging Alan Albert and Danny Donald before, he didn¡¯t see Tom Cruise attaching too much importance to Spielberg, and when the conditions were right, he was faint. Under the corner of DreamWorks, a few hoes were dug.


    Tom Cruise knew Ronan didn¡¯t believe it, and explained: ¡°My agent is negotiating with DreamWorks. Spielberg has a project and wants to invite me to be the leading actor.¡± He further explained: ¡°I Both Spielberg and CAA are customers of CAA. CAA intends to package this project. I also think the project is very interesting."


    Ronan glanced at the sign on the side of the road and said, "Spielberg''s film is a guarantee of success, and the trade-off between art and commerce is also better."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "So Spielberg called me, and I can only act as the messenger." He paused, and then said, "I''m only responsible for delivering the letter. Ronan, don''t because I affect you."


    "I know." Ronan certainly understood what Tom Cruise meant. He didn''t struggle in this regard, and asked instead: "What project do you collaborate with Spielberg?"


    Tom Cruise said: "Do you know Phyllis Dick''s short "Minority Report"?"


    Ronan thought for a while: "I heard of it."


    "Based on this film adaptation." Tom Cruise said: "No surprise, I will be one of the leading actor and producer."


    Ronan suddenly had an idea: "Tom, is it possible for Embassy Pictures to get the overseas distribution rights of this film?"


    Tom Cruise said directly: "I don''t have much say in this aspect, but I can find a chance to ask." He looked at Ronan: "I really didn''t expect your embassy film industry to be overseas so soon. Release the film."


    Ronan told the truth: "Your friend, Alan Albert, is very capable. Besides, I am willing to invest. The money thrown in is always useful."


    Even if there are channels left over by PolyGram Films, Embassy Pictures¡¯ expenses for establishing an overseas distribution network have reached 33 million U.S. dollars.


    Staff salaries, recruiting new recruits, renting office space, purchasing office equipment, etc., plus the activity expenses necessary for channel business, if you calculate a certain overseas market separately, it will not cost too much, but looking at the global market, the total is huge Number.


    Ronan was also fortunate to have taken the Embassy Pictures early and established a North American distribution channel, thus making full use of "Blair the Witch" to obtain huge profits.


    Inside a clubhouse on Brentwood Street in the Santa Monica Valley area.


    Spielberg and Katzenberg arrived at the club in advance.


    "Do you see the overseas box office of "Human Elimination Project 2" last week?" Spielberg asked first.


    Katzenberg nodded, his voice a little astringent: "I see, the overseas distribution network of Embassy Pictures is beyond doubt. Even if it is defective, it can be repaired later. After all, the first overseas release can have such a good result. ,It''s not easy."


    Spielberg said: "Sound overseas distribution system..."


    If DreamWorks has independent overseas distribution channels, why bother to find six major companies to distribute movies? The overseas distribution network that he was thinking of was established by a young man in his early twenties.


    The old face is dull.


    When Spielberg thought of improper use of people, he regretted it. How could he believe in Albert Hoffman''s useless waste?


    He has also reflected on himself. Since the establishment of DreamWorks, he has been holding power, and power has gradually fascinated his eyes. As a result, the first thing he sees is not those who are capable, but those who will please him.


    "I have suspended the animation studio''s overseas distribution negotiations." Katzenberg said at this time: "If possible, we still use our own distribution channels."


    Spielberg asked concerned: "Shrek and My Little Pony King are also stopped?"


    Katzenberg nodded: "Stop. Paramount, the first contact, lacked sincerity. Some time ago, there was a negotiation with Universal Pictures that the conditions were too harsh. It is better to take the distribution channels of others to let others earn the bulk of income. Take a look."


    He thought about it, and then said: "The production cost of "Shrek" is US$60 million, and the cost of "My Little Pony King" is US$80 million. It is unrealistic to rely solely on the North American market for profit."


    Spielberg agreed: "Wait."


    In the past few years, DreamWorks Animation Studio has not been going well. Several animation films that have invested a lot of money have very mediocre income. Films such as "Brother Ant" and "Brave to the Golden City" have all incurred losses. "Prince of Egypt" is more influential, but after selling off the overseas distribution copyright, it barely makes a profit.


    This is still the original soundtrack.


    Katzenberg said suddenly: "Steven, why didn''t we take down the distribution department of Polaroid Pictures?"


    Spielberg got stuck again, and there was an unnoticeable embarrassment on his slightly old face.


    When Ronan entered the reception room alone, he happened to see Spielberg and Katzenberg both have a thoughtful expression, as if they were facing a major event.


    In any case, the qualifications of the two people were displayed, Ronan politely took the initiative to say hello, Spielberg and Katzenberg responded politely, and came over to shake hands with Ronan.


    "Congratulations, Ronan." Spielberg talked to Ronan once, and they were familiar with them. The eyes under the round glasses were smiling, and he said: "The "Human Removal Project 2" box office is selling well. Congratulations. "


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you."


    Spielberg added: "I didn''t expect Embassy Pictures to integrate PolyGram''s distribution channels so soon."


    Ronan smiled and did not answer.


    Spielberg asked curiously: "Ronan, can you ask? How did the Embassy Pictures impress the people in the distribution department of Polygram Pictures?"


    This question made Ronan a little alert, but his face remained calm and said: "It should be sincere."


    The smile on Spielberg''s face instantly stiffened, the answer was simply too sincere.


    Ronan knew that the other party would not believe it, but he could only answer that way. Actually speaking, he did impress Alan Albert and Danny Donald with sincerity.


    Is Spielberg aware of what''s behind it?


    Ronan increased his vigilance and secretly observed Spielberg and Katzenberg.


    Somewhat unexpectedly, Spielberg didn¡¯t mean to ask any questions at all. He turned the topic directly: ¡°Ronan, you established Relativity Entertainment, under which Shahai Entertainment is responsible for production, and Embassy Pictures is responsible for distribution. This is to make the company bigger Right?"


    During the recent period, Spielberg has studied a lot of information about Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. The businessman''s sense of smell makes it easy for him to analyze his ambitions.


    Moreover, he and Katzenberg also communicated with the DreamWorks board of directors, and the overseas distribution channel persuaded all directors.


    Ronan does not deny this: "Who does entrepreneurs want to make the company bigger?"


    Katzenberg remained silent and didn''t mean to interrupt for the time being. It seemed that Spielberg was the main one.


    ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to make a company bigger in Hollywood.¡± Spielberg seemed to feel deeply moved: ¡°Although this circle is not monopolized by any company, it is monopolized by a few companies. Other companies have developed to a medium scale. I touched the ceiling."


    Ronan is very clear that this is very reasonable. Relativity entertainment has a relatively broad development space for the time being. This is because the scale of Relativity entertainment is very small, and the number of films produced and released every year is limited, and it has not attracted attention in a short time. .


    Spielberg''s voice is not loud, but it cannot be ignored: "In fact, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are the same type, and both face the same situation."


    "Steven, what you said is very correct." Ronan first agreed, and then asked: "If you have something to say directly."


    In the face of these old foxes, it''s no use going around.


    Spielberg didn''t expect Ronan''s words to be so simple and straightforward, but think about the young people in their twenties who have been in contact before, most of them are like this. The young generation and the old generation have different styles of work.


    "You want to make the company bigger, and DreamWorks is the same." Spielberg said: "We have the same interests, why not unite and seek a piece of our territory in Hollywood?"


    Ronan looked at Spielberg, his head just turned, and he was aware of his true intentions.


    What does DreamWorks need most? What does DreamWorks need for Relativity Entertainment?


    "Union? I don''t quite understand." Ronan said.


    Spielberg pushed down the round glasses and said: "DreamWorks has the largest platform except for the six major Hollywood companies, and an entire industry chain has taken shape. In the past two years, "Saving Private Ryan" and "American Beauty "" and "Gladiator" and other films have achieved great success. DreamWorks is a powerful company, if your relativistic entertainment can join DreamWorks, it will not only increase the strength of DreamWorks, but also allow you to gain broader platform."


    Without waiting for Ronan to speak, Katzenberg added: "The resources that DreamWorks has are ten times or more than your relativity entertainment."


    Ronan frowned slightly, and said slowly, "So, DreamWorks wants to buy my Relativity Entertainment."


    After almost all small and medium-sized film companies in Hollywood develop, they will face the same situation and even fate. They will be acquired by large companies and become members of large companies.


    Miramax, New Line Films, Castle Rock Films, Revolutionary Film Studios, Orion Films, etc. are all like this.


    In the past life, even the largest independent film company Lions Gate Pictures faced a similar situation. Companies such as Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures had all made Lions Gate Pictures¡¯ ideas and even instigated Lions Gate¡¯s two major companies. Shareholders, if it weren''t for Lions Gate Pictures to start the "poison pill" anti-acquisition, maybe Lions Gate Pictures would become the six largest subsidiaries.


    "No, Ronan, we are not buying Relativity Entertainment." Spielberg has never been just a director: "We are inviting you to join DreamWorks and jointly open up a new territory for Hollywood."


    Hearing this, Ronan can only say that he is indeed Spielberg, a well-known good old man in the Hollywood circle, and he even said that he is so friendly and harmonious that he wants to buy other companies.


    Could it be that he got the twenty-four-character true biography?


    Katzenberg said at the right moment: "Mr. Anderson, you can think about it. Together, you will benefit both."


    Spielberg smiled all over his face: "We might become the seventh biggest in Hollywood."


    This is Spielberg''s dream, and it is also a slogan that DreamWorks has chanted early, and is not afraid to let others know.


    Ronan could faintly understand through the words of these two people that DreamWorks really longed for overseas distribution networks.


    I found him at this point, probably because the overseas release of "Human Removal Project 2" was basically successful.


    "Steven." Ronan said again: "DreamWorks really intends to acquire Relativity Entertainment?"


    Spielberg frowned insignificantly and said, "This is not a simple acquisition. I have reached an agreement with Jerry Fu." He looked at Katzenberg, and waited for Katzenberg to nod. Said: "Exchange the shares of DreamWorks for your shares of Relativity Entertainment."


    Compared to those old and powerful figures with upturned nostrils, Spielberg did not underestimate Ronan. A young man in his early twenties who can achieve such results must be unique. If you want to impress him, you must Give sincerity.


    Therefore, Spielberg said: "After the share swap, you will become a shareholder of DreamWorks and even one of the decision makers of DreamWorks."


    Frankly speaking, this sincerity is full, not a simple acquisition, but a replacement for shares of DreamWorks.


    Ronan said very politely: "DreamWorks attaches so much importance to it, I am honored." He directly asked: "How many shares of DreamWorks can be exchanged for Relativity Entertainment?"


    If he can exchange 60 or 70% for him to hold a controlling stake, it is not impossible to accept the deal.


    But Ronan didn''t faint, knowing it was fantasy.


    Spielberg smiled and said: "If you have the intention to cooperate, we can entrust a third-party agency to value Relativity Entertainment, and determine the exchange rate based on the actual value of DreamWorks and Relativity."


    Katzenberg also said: "We can hire a third party that both parties can trust."


    Ronan tapped the armrest of the sofa lightly with his fingers. What is the value of DreamWorks now? Today, DreamWorks has not split up. It has a music department, a game department, a TV series production department, a peripheral sales department, and the most famous live-action film production department and animation studio.


    Although Ronan saw the other departments as a burden to DreamWorks except for the latter two departments, they accounted for an extremely heavy weight when calculating assets.


    On the other hand, Relativity Entertainment, the company is simple in composition, except for the movies that have been produced or purchased, there are no assets at all.


    How many shares can be exchanged?


    Ronan asked tentatively: "Steven, there is always a rough figure, otherwise I will reach an agreement with you rashly, and I will not be able to explain to the company''s management and employees."


    Katzenberg looked at Spielberg, and in fact, after passing through the board of directors, DreamWorks has reached an agreement.


    Spielberg knows very well that at this time, you can''t make promises randomly, otherwise, how to honor the contract when signing the contract? How to talk during negotiation? He pondered a little, and said: "The maximum amount of shares will not exceed 5%. If the amount is not enough, DreamWorks can pay in cash."


    Ronan gave up in an instant. DreamWorks wanted overseas distribution channels instead of finding himself a new boss.


    Fantasy is fantasy after all.


    "Of course, this is just a preliminary plan." Spielberg added: "How about it, we can talk about it slowly."


    Ronan pondered for a while and decided to be more direct. This kind of thing cannot be dragged on, and there is no need to fool Spielberg. The old man''s influence in Hollywood is still quite large.


    "Sorry, Steven." Ronan did not apologize: "I think DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are best developed separately."


    If you really want to take the path of being acquired, the Big Six companies are more suitable than DreamWorks.


    Katzenberg wanted to speak, Spielberg raised his hand to stop him, and said, "Ronan, you think about it again. The strength of DreamWorks, how many years will it take to develop Relativity Entertainment? And with your current momentum? It won¡¯t take long before it will attract the attention of the six major companies. Do you want to become a subsidiary company like Miramax that is constantly fighting for the right to speak?"


    Ronan did not speak, but instead was thinking. Of course, he was not thinking about how to be acquired by DreamWorks, but whether he could cooperate with DreamWorks?


    DreamWorks is still very valuable today.


    Spielberg didn''t know what Ronan was thinking, and he would definitely close the door and let his shorthands go.


    "What conditions do you have, you can mention it," Spielberg said.


    Ronan knew that DreamWorks would not give up easily, so he simply stated his conditions: "DreamWorks'' controlling rights and decision-making power."


    "What?" Katzenberg''s smooth forehead instantly cracked numerous gully.


    Even the well-informed Spielberg was shocked. What are the conditions? Ants swallowing elephants?


    Spielberg and Katzenberg looked at each other and had the same idea. They underestimated the young man''s ambition.


    This is where DreamWorks acquires Relativity Entertainment, it is clearly Relativity Entertainment to acquire DreamWorks!


    What a joke!


    Although DreamWorks has encountered many difficulties and has not established an overseas distribution network, it is not comparable to a small company like Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan saw that Spielberg and Katzenberg looked ugly, and timely added: "Such conditions are unfair to DreamWorks, so I didn''t say it at first." He smiled: "Steven, Let''s forget about the acquisition."


    Hearing Ronan''s words, Spielberg''s face looked a little better, but he was not very happy. At his level, he has rarely been rejected.


    As a businessman, he is also thinking quickly, is there any way for Ronan to lower his conditions?


    Spielberg thought for a while, but didn''t find a very good solution for a while. The equity of Relativity Entertainment was in Ronan''s hands, and the means to deal with the scattered equity was useless.


    Unless Ronan agrees.


    Ronan''s words did not stop: "Steven, we don''t need to buy, DreamWorks can completely cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    Katzenberg immediately raised his head to look at Ronan. This person just rejected DreamWorks'' kindness and turned his head to discuss cooperation with DreamWorks again? He thought he had a thick skin for a man who had been in Hollywood for more than 20 years. He didn''t expect this young man to have a thicker skin.


    How did this work out at a young age?


    Until now, Spielberg would not know, even though he valued Ronan very much, he still underestimated him.


    "Cooperation?" He asked with a sullen face, "How to cooperate?"


    Ronan began to work hard to bring the conversation up to his rhythm: "As far as I know, movies produced by DreamWorks, whether live-action or animated feature films, have never had a fixed overseas distributor. You and Universal Pictures, Pai Ramon Pictures, Warner Bros., and Twentieth Century Fox have all worked together. So frequently changing overseas publishers, presumably they are not offering very good distribution conditions, right?"


    Spielberg did not answer, this kind of question is obvious, there is no need to answer.


    Ronan didn¡¯t need Spielberg¡¯s answer, saying, ¡°Why doesn¡¯t DreamWorks find a stable overseas distributor? Embassy Pictures has established an overseas distribution network and successfully released the film "Human Removal Project 2." If DreamWorks needs it, Embassy Pictures is willing to provide overseas distribution services to DreamWorks."


    No need to think about North American distribution, DreamWorks itself has North American distribution capabilities.


    "Overseas release." Spielberg seemed to have some thoughts.


    The positions between the two parties suddenly changed, and Ronan added: "Steven, Relativity Entertainment has just been established, and it is not in the same class as DreamWorks, nor does it have a competitive relationship with the six major companies like you do. What are the conditions for your overseas distribution, but it will not be easy. Embassy Pictures does not have the huge scale of the Big Six companies, and its own distribution costs are low. You can get more benefits from overseas by cooperating with Embassy Pictures."


    Spielberg knew that it would be difficult to acquire Relativity Entertainment as expected after Ronan stated the so-called conditions. Now there are very few companies in Hollywood that can distribute films on a large scale overseas, otherwise DreamWorks would not accept the Big Six. The company''s more stringent distribution conditions, and even some films can only sell overseas copyrights to six major companies for distribution.


    "Do you have offline distribution capabilities?" The questioner was Katzenberg. UU reading


    Offline distribution of animated feature films is more important than online distribution.


    "Of course." Ronan is very confident: "On the basis of the former Polaroid Pictures, we have further strengthened the overseas distribution network, not only with overseas theater companies and agency companies, but also with TV stations, distributors and derivatives. The manufacturing and sales parties have established a close cooperative relationship."


    He gave an example: "The masks worn by the main characters in the "Human Removal Project" have been distributed and sold in 25 countries, and sales exceeded 500,000 during Halloween."


    "I''ll think about it seriously." Spielberg made Ronan a little confused, and took the initiative to end the meeting: "Ronan, let''s stop here today. Let''s keep in touch."


    Ronan stood up and shook hands with Spielberg, turning his back on the subject: "I very much hope to cooperate with DreamWorks. Especially Steven your movie, I am a loyal fan who grew up watching "ET Alien"."


    Katzenberg is almost speechless. Are young people in Hollywood now so cheeky?

 Chapter 207： The real goal (2 in 1 six thousand words big

    After Katzenberg and Spielberg left, Ronan came to the door of the club and found that Tom Cruise, who was accompanying him, hadn''t left, and was sitting in the corner of the front hall waiting for him.


    Ronan went over, pulled back his chair, sat opposite Tom Cruise, and said, "Are you free today?"


    Tom Cruise shrugged: "But for more than an hour, I was just wondering what Spielberg and Katzenberg would do with you."


    "It''s nothing." Ronan said casually: "DreamWorks wants to buy Relativity Entertainment."


    Tom Cruise was a little surprised, but quickly grasped the key: "The overseas distribution network of Embassy Pictures?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, they can''t buy overseas channels for the time being, and they don''t want to spend a long time building them, so they are eyeing the Embassy Pictures." He sighed: "The success of the film can also bring trouble."


    Tom Cruise almost squirted out the coffee he had just drunk, jokingly: "Troublesome? Give it to me!"


    Ronan ignored him and asked the waiter for a cup of coffee.


    Although this is a private club, Ronan is not a member of the private club, but with Tom Cruise brushing his face, this service is not a problem at all.


    Tom Cruise did not continue the topic just now, and asked, "How''s the talk?"


    Ronan didn''t hide it, and said directly: "The talk is broken. DreamWorks wants to exchange shares for Relativity Entertainment."


    "This condition can actually be considered." Tom Cruise also believes that Relativity Entertainment is far inferior to DreamWorks: "As long as the ratio is right, you are not at a loss."


    Ronan shook his head: "I want the controlling rights and decision-making power of DreamWorks."


    At this moment, Tom Cruise didn''t know what to say. He tilted his head and looked at Ronan for a long time before saying: "You did it on purpose? This has become the Relativity Entertainment M&A DreamWorks!"


    "No." Ronan said, "I''m talking with DreamWorks very seriously."


    Tom Cruise said: "Forget it, I won''t mix your business."


    Ronan didn''t stop talking, and said: "After the talk collapsed, I proposed that Embassy Pictures cooperate with DreamWorks, and Embassy Pictures will act as the overseas distributor of DreamWorks."


    Tom Cruise felt that he could not keep up with Ronan''s rhythm at all. He frowned and thought for a while before he said: "So, when you came here when you said you wanted to release the "Minority Report," you had this plan?"


    "Yeah." Ronan did not deny: "Tom, you are the actor and producer of the film, so I will say hello to you in advance."


    Tom Cruise thought about what happened before and said, "Ronan, I owe you several favors. I will ask someone to talk to DreamWorks about this movie and treat you as a favor."


    Ronan pointed to Tom Cruise: "You''re always so innocent." He said to Tom Cruise again: "Are you familiar with Jeff Kasenberg?"


    "Knowing is not a friend." Tom Cruise said.


    Ronan is also not polite with Tom Cruise: "Can you find a time and ask me about him?"


    Tom Cruise is always savvy. After all these years, he has already practiced. He immediately thought of something: "Your real goal is not DreamWorks Pictures, but DreamWorks Animation Studios?"


    Ronan acquiesced, and then asked, "Can you make an appointment?"


    Tom Cruise thought for a while, and said, "Jerifer is a golf enthusiast. I will meet some friends in Malibu this weekend to play golf, and then I will ask him to go with him."


    "Thank you, Tom." Ronan said.


    The two chatted for a short time before leaving the private club. Ronan asked the driver to send Tom Cruise to Beverly Hills and then back to the apartment in North Hollywood.


    Ronan hasn''t made a move yet. The real estate agent thinks Ronan is a big customer that can cooperate for a long time, and proposed a few good suggestions. The stock market is still falling all the way, the future economic situation will worsen, and the bankrupt will also With the increase, the pressure on banks or other financial institutions is gradually increasing. Some repossessed houses also need to be dealt with. You can slowly wait for suitable housing.


    There is no need for real estate agents to say that Ronan will not be in a hurry. What happened in the past will happen one after another. The disaster in September next year will inevitably occur. Then the already fragile American society and economy will be hit again. It will take a few years to get over this breath.


    What happened in September next year was too serious. Ronan didn''t plan on the occasion, and just avoided New York safely.


    As for jumping up and down to do some movements, it is a dead end.


    This serious terrorist attack directly changed the United States, affected the world, and even forced the United States to change its global strategy.


    Personal power is really not worth mentioning in the face of such a big event.


    Thinking of the World Trade Building that will collapse next year, Ronan suddenly developed a bad taste. If someone forces him to go back, he will wait for the other party to negotiate on the top floor of the World Trade Building on the morning of September 11 next year...


    Entering the study, Ronan put aside these messy thoughts and seriously considered the DreamWorks business.


    Frankly speaking, DreamWorks Animation Studios are more valuable than Spielberg and DreamWorks Pictures.


    But there are some things that I can only think about now. Development is a step-by-step development. You can''t eat fat in one breath. Relativity Entertainment is temporarily insufficient. DreamWorks Animation Studios cannot change their doors.


    What''s more, DreamWorks Animation Studio is not independent, and it still belongs to the DreamWorks group of companies.


    No independence? Ronan wrote down on the notebook in front of him and drew a circle.


    Relativity entertainment is not strong enough, and some things can only be planned, but to become an overseas publisher of DreamWorks Animation Studios, you can try it.


    Regardless of online or offline, Embassy Pictures has established a corresponding distribution network.


    A large part of it belongs to the network and resources left over by the Polaroid Film Industry, which was inherited in disguise. It can only be said that the former Polykin Group has a big business and was quite powerful in the 1990s.


    Ronan knew that it was not easy to win the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio because the two companies were not equal in strength.


    He didn''t think that he could get them all, as long as he could sign a few.


    Of course, Ronan also has the confidence, after all, the distributor is in the upper reaches of the producer''s industrial chain.


    Although Embassy Pictures can¡¯t compare to the distribution labels of the Big Six companies, the squalor between the Big Six companies and DreamWorks is no longer a secret, and DreamWorks has always wanted to get rid of the constraints of the Big Six companies.


    After the breakup of the previous DreamWorks Group, the independent DreamWorks Animation Studio did not even have the ability to distribute in North America. This Hollywood industry''s top three animation studios can only exist as a pure producer, even if it is a subsidiary. Animated feature films with good response continue to appear, but due to release reasons, revenue capacity has been poor.


    In the news that Ronan has read in his previous life, Jeff Katzenberg wanted to sell the DreamWorks Animation Studios to large companies with publishing capabilities, let alone the six major levels, and even considered committing himself to the lion. Door Pictures.


    Most of the reason lies in the release.


    Just like DreamWorks Pictures continued to change its doors, the six major companies controlled the right to publish, and they exploited several DreamWorks brands more severely.


    Ronan believes that the most appropriate entry point is the relationship between the six major companies and DreamWorks.


    But to be convincing, Embassy Pictures also needs to come up with real overseas discoveries.


    After thinking for a while, considering the possible entry points in several aspects, Ronan called Connie and asked her to collect more information about DreamWorks Animation Studio as soon as possible.


    Learn more about DreamWorks Animation Studio, there is always no harm.


    Ronan went out in the middle and went to a nearby Blockbuster chain store to rent out three animated feature films produced by DreamWorks, "The Story of Brother Ant", "Brave to the Golden City" and "Prince of Egypt".


    When going through the leasing procedures, Ronan once again realized Blockbuster''s low efficiency and long waiting time.


    Many people even complain.


    But in the video tape and disc rental market, Blockbuster is the only one, and has no strong competitors at all.


    Once there are no competitors at the same level, many companies will have problems.


    After going through the lease procedures, Ronan went home and watched these three films. "Brother Ant" and "Brave to the Golden City" are very unfamiliar. I have never watched it before. "Prince of Egypt" is basically forgotten. Clean type.


    This animated feature film based on "Exodus", the only impression left to Ronan is the song "hen.You.Believe" by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.


    This song can also be regarded as a classic in the movie golden song.


    It''s a pity that this is the song left by this animated feature film. The film itself is not that successful. It is estimated that the Jews will have that passionate feeling after watching it.


    After watching these three animated feature films, Ronan confirmed one thing, DreamWorks Animation Studios did not determine his own style.


    Ronan''s own senses, Disney animation is characterized by truth, goodness and beauty, Pixar Studio is characterized by modern truth, goodness and beauty, and DreamWorks Animation Studio is characterized by spoof truth, goodness and beauty.


    Just as Pixar Studios'' animated feature films rarely have purely funny plots, later DreamWorks Animation Studios'' films basically have purely funny elements.


    Only with characteristics can we go on.


    It''s like the blue sky studio with no special features, and even the 20th Century Fox that bought it is almost out of sight.


    Blue Sky Studio is a tragedy. The technology is not as good as Pixar, the playing of feelings is not as good as Disney, the funny is not as good as DreamWorks, and the cost is not as good as lighting entertainment. In the end, you can only eat squirrels for a lifetime.


    Before the weekend, Ronan made a special trip to Louisiana. Because he applied for a tax rebate, the crew of "Fatal Bend" has already started filming location scenes in Louisiana.


    The tax rebate in Louisiana is not as much as that in Germany, only 8%, and it will not be returned to the production company until all the production of the film is completed.


    "Tax rebates are not that much." York, the financial officer of the crew, said to Ronan: "There are 800,000 US dollars. Louisiana has strict supervision on this area, and we can''t get the money in advance."


    Ronan supported a big tree next to him and said, "Don''t worry about this, remember to transfer the tax refund to the company''s income."


    York, who was trained by Mary, immediately said: "I understand." He reminded: "All the filming and production of the film must be done in Louisiana."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    The Americans have strict restrictions on this aspect. They are not as bold as the Germans, and even the British can''t compare them.


    The UK¡¯s tax refund policy requires that the applied-for crews only need to use British actors for part of the lead and part of the scene to be filmed in the UK.


    In the future, if you can apply for an overseas tax refund, you still have to go overseas to shoot. For example, Australia is also a good choice.


    Tax refund applications also need to be competitive. Not every country has less restrictive restrictions like Germany. Many countries and regions have certain quotas for film tax refunds. Once the quotas are issued each year, one has to wait for the next year.


    Ronan saw the crew temporarily enter the filming gap, patted York on the shoulder, and said, "Do a good job of financial supervision."


    Passing through the periphery of the crew and bypassing the camera slide, Ronan found the director Gilmour Del Toro. This Mexican director was not tall and had serious upper body fatness. Like his director''s nickname, it was a bit like a spinning top.


    Seeing Gilmour del Toro resting, Ronan pulled up a chair, sat next to him, and asked in a low voice, "Is the shooting going well?"


    Gilmour Del Toro said: "Some time ago, there was a series of rains, and people could not get in the mountains. The shooting was a week slower than planned. This month may not be completed."


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, we have plenty of time. First of all, we must ensure the quality of the shooting."


    "Yeah." Gilmour Del Toro asked, "Will it be delayed?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "No. The screening time is initially set for next summer, so you have plenty of time to finish filming and production."


    Gilmour del Toro breathed a sigh of relief. The first film that came to Hollywood was not considered a success. If there were problems twice in a row, future development would be troublesome.


    Fortunately, he is biased towards Cut-type horror movies, which has always been the type he is good at.


    As a director who started shooting horror films, Gilmour del Toro still has confidence.


    Gilmour del Toro said something about his vision for the film: "This film was shot in Louisiana." He pointed to the dense jungle and the rolling hills in the distance, and said, "I think the film shot. We should not pursue exquisiteness. The dense forest and horror combined with the wilderness temperament of a road movie can add a lot of rough atmosphere and boldness to the movie."


    Ronan asked, "Are there any films that have been developed after shooting? I''ll take a look first."


    Gilmour del Toro pointed to an equipment car on the road fifty meters away and said: "There are some copies on the car and there are also playback equipment."


    Ronan nodded: "I''ll go and take a look first, you continue to shoot."


    Gilmour del Toro called an assistant director to accompany Ronan.


    Arriving in the car, Ronan immediately selected some copy films and asked the assistant director to release them.


    After watching the conference, he nodded slightly. This kind of location scene, which is almost all mountains and jungles, is indeed more suitable for the rough style.


    Ronan also watched a long shot taken by Gilmour Del Toro-a scene where a murderer hacked to death a girl in a blue suspender skirt.


    I don''t know why, maybe it''s a personal mentality? Ronan felt that this shot was very characteristic. The murderer cut it up in an instant, and then the pupils of the girl¡¯s beautiful eyes gradually dilated. When the lens turned far away, the lower jaw and body fell into the tree. The shot was not careful, even It was a bit rough, the whole process of death was just a meticulous pat on the eyes, but it was very special.


    It is very rare to have a weird beauty.


    Perhaps this has something to do with Gilmour del Toro being a geek director himself?


    Look at other shots, as Gilmour Del Toro said, the rough style is more suitable for this film.


    On the one hand, it is caused by the background, and on the other hand, it must be considered for classification.


    There are also characteristics of this traditional American horror film itself.


    Madness, dismemberment, often appears in American horror movies.


    Bloody dismemberment, violent fighting, this is a definition of terror by the old Americans.


    Often to achieve the effect of horror, the screen is full of blood red and rust, dirty and worn trucks, torture rooms away from the crowds, plus a few abnormal murderers with ugly appearances and evil hearts. This is the horror of the old beauty. It is the visual stimulus and fear, not the psychological fear after watching.


    This is more suitable for performance with a rough lens style.


    In contrast, there are few disgusting metamorphosis and **** dismemberment in Eastern horror films, and more of them are brought by psychological hints, delicate pictures, inadvertent lines, and smart and intermittent sounds. The audience is scared.


    After seeing some shots, Ronan returned to the set. Gilmour del Toro was filming a killing scene. Several young actors and actresses came on stage to shoot. Perhaps it was because the acting experience was not rich enough. Gilmour del Toro was from time to time. The filming will be stopped and the actors will be guided on the spot.


    Like Gilmour del Toro, these actors also come from CAA, and among them are Ronan''s familiar faces, a young actress named Alisa Dushku.


    This is an actress born as a child star. She played Schwarzenegger''s daughter in "True Lies" and is also a famous and important member of Hollywood movies.


    Because she has a good "daddy".


    That old man is a very difficult character. First, his true identity is Zeus, the **** of Greek gods, and second, he is a Jedi warrior, the grandfather of Darth Vader, the number one villain in "Star Wars", because he is the master of Master Anakin Skywalker In addition, he is also Batman''s enlightenment teacher.


    The most important thing is that he is still a retired agent who kills suddenly without saying a word. A small pistol can wash the entire criminal organization.


    It is Keanu Reeves''s dog.


    In Ronan''s previous life, after the release of "Avengers 3", some netizens combined the contents of "Avengers 3" and "Quick Chase" to create a new version of the comic.


    Thanos found Dr. Pancake to **** the gem of time. Dr. Pancake sealed the gem in a dog''s body. Thanos tore the dog to find the gem, and then looked for the dog''s Keanu Reeves to appear on the scene. The terrible consequences even Thanos Can''t afford it.


    Between shooting, Ronan approached Gilmour del Toro and said, ¡°It¡¯s a good shot. Keep this style.¡±


    Gilmour del Toro nodded at Ronan, and continued to work hard.


    Ronan didn''t bother him, and took the initiative to go to the outside of the set.


    "Mr. Anderson." A white man in a suit and leather shoes came over. "We have seen it. I am Brewster."


    Ronan shook his hand with him: "Hello." He pointed to the location set: "You are the agent of those actors, right."


    "Yes." Brewster smiled enthusiastically: "It''s me."


    Ronan glanced at the set and said, "Several of your actors and clients performed well. I am very satisfied with this cooperation."


    Brewster said with a smile: "CAA provides the best quality service, I hope we can still cooperate."


    Ronan, as a producer and film company owner, of course knows the value of entertainment agencies. He will not ignore the other party¡¯s favors. He nodded slightly and said: "Tom and I are good friends. He strongly recommended CAA to me. Facts prove Tom¡¯s recommendation. is correct."


    Brewster added: "I came to Louisiana this time and brought greetings from Mr. Brian Lord. Mr. Lord invites you to have time to visit CAA."


    "I''ve heard of Mr. Brian Lord''s name for a long time, but I never met." The other party was polite, and Ronan was also very polite: "When I come back to Los Angeles, I will definitely make time to visit."


    Brian Lord is now one of the co-founders of CAA and, to put it bluntly, a partner.


    There is a saying circulating in Hollywood today: "As long as you can find a way to get Brian Lord''s mobile phone address book, then everything can be done."


    This is of course an exaggeration. There are too many things that Hollywood agents can''t handle, but it also reflects Brian Lord''s status in CAA and even the entertainment agency industry.


    As for the parallel management of CAA''s internal brokers, all brokers have equal status. That''s just an external statement. In CAA, Brian Lord is actually the head of a large brokerage team with dozens of executives under his hands. The broker is responsible for specific tasks.


    CAA is not a traditional partner model either. Brokerage partners have very few shares together The controlling rights have already fallen into the hands of international investment funds.


    Ronan is very clear that CAA has high-quality customer resources in his hands, and cooperation with CAA can save a lot of trouble. As long as the conditions are right, Hollywood''s large and medium-sized brokerage companies can be partners of Relativity Entertainment.


    For example, Brian Lord, his resources are enough to form a large crew for Shahai Entertainment.


    Of course, if you really want to use CAA''s packaging service, the cost is not low.


    It depends on the specific situation. If the input-output ratio is reasonable, it is not impossible.


    Brewster then said that he would contact Brian Lord to determine when to invite Ronan to CAA, or Bryan Lord took the initiative to visit.


    Ronan left Connie''s contact information to Brewster in order to communicate and determine the schedule.


    Before the weekend, Ronan had returned to Los Angeles from Louisiana. Tom Cruise had already called and invited Jeremy Katzenberg to play golf.

 Chapter 208： See the poor picture (2 in 1 six thousand words big

    Golf, a sport that can generate infinite associations, used to be a variety of jokes on the Internet. It is said that a ball is worth tens of millions.


    The putt swung lightly, and the white ball passed through the neatly trimmed grass and rolled out of the hole. It was originally only three feet from the hole, but it ran five feet away.


    "Ronan, you still need more practice in this technique!"


    The speaker has a black face and a pair of conspicuous ears, and he is born with a pleasing appearance.


    Ronan straightened up, looked at the white ball rolling away with a little disappointment, and said, "Will, I''m a novice."


    Will Smith came over with the cue and said, "Would you like me to demonstrate it for you?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly and said, "I''ll do it myself."


    Will Smith was called by Tom Cruise. According to Tom Cruise, the Will Smiths are the key development targets of Scientology and they have participated in several Scientology activities.


    "It''s farther now." Will Smith speaks very fast. Unlike comedy stars who are serious guys in reality, this person is full of joy in life: "I bet ten dollars, you can''t do this. Into the hole."


    Ronan and Will Smith just met today. They are not very familiar. They just shook their heads. Why does Will Smith¡¯s last sentence sound weird?


    Is this charming ear not serious, or am I not serious?


    Ronan posed and swung the putter lightly, the ball rolled out, this time it still did not enter the hole.


    No way, the level of novices is limited.


    The little Anderson used to play golf, but his level is just that. Ronan also played golf once and twice, so his level is better than a pure novice.


    Ronan shook his head and sighed, why can others enter two holes at once? Not only is the technology superb, but people can''t get it out after entering, and there is a huge gap in level.


    Novices need to practice more, so I¡¯ll buy more golf **** to spare.


    "It''s up to you, Will." Ronan handed the caddy to the caddy next to him.


    Will Smith is also not welcome, poses and puts easily into the hole, worthy of a veteran.


    "Practice more." Will Smith pulled out the golf ball from the hole and encouraged: "Practice for a while. At such a close distance, you can easily get into the hole in one shot."


    Ronan nodded: "I will go back to practice."


    Practicing in a more advanced way, after the practice, the doctor must pick the ball to fix the hole...


    At this time, a battery car drove over. There were Tom Cruise and Jeff Kasenberg in the car. Tom Cruise said to this side: "Have you finished this hole?"


    Ronan waved: "It''s over."


    Will Smith shook his ears and said, "I helped Ronan finish the last shot."


    "Get in the car." Tom Cruise greeted the two.


    Ronan and Will Smith got into another battery car, and the driver pulled them to keep up with Tom Cruise and Jeff Catzenberg.


    "You have known Tom for a long time?" Will Smith asked


    Ronan replied: "It''s been over a year, we hit it off right away, and soon became friends."


    Will Smith turned his head and looked at Ronan a few more times, guessing that this guy is also a member of Scientology?


    The battery car entered the rest area of ??the stadium. Tom Cruise and Will Smith seemed to be regular customers here, and several people they met took the initiative to greet them.


    There are not many people in the rest area. When he came to a place where there was no one, Tom Cruise took the initiative to call Will Smith over: "Shall we talk about the next church activity?"


    Will Smith has participated in Scientology activities several times, and he does not reject this, saying: "Okay."


    The two randomly found a place to discuss how to follow Scientology to conquer the sea of ??stars in the future.


    "Mr. Katzenberg." Ronan shook hands with Jeff Katzenberg: "We meet again."


    shook hands with Ronan, and Katzenberg looked at him and asked directly: "Are you the me who asked Tom to make an appointment?"


    Some time ago, he and Spielberg commissioned Tom Cruise to make an appointment with Ronan, and now Ronan asked Tom Cruise to ask him out.


    Ronan didn¡¯t have to deny it, and said, ¡°It¡¯s the Tom I asked for.¡±


    Katzenberg held his shiny forehead and said, "You have something to do with me? Have you changed your mind? Are you ready to cooperate with DreamWorks?"


    Besides, he couldn''t think of Ronan asking him to come out.


    Ronan said very seriously: "I want to cooperate with DreamWorks Animation Studio and cooperate with you."


    "Cooperate with me?" Katzenberg frowned: "How do you want to work with me."


    At this point, thinking of Embassy Pictures, he had some guesses in his heart.


    Ronan said calmly: "Mr. Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation Studios have had anime feature films released every year in recent years. Last year¡¯s "Prince of Egypt" and this year¡¯s "Brave to the Golden City", the former is composed of 20 Century Fox¡¯s overseas distribution, the latter is issued by Universal Pictures in markets outside North America, and DreamWorks Animation Studio lacks a long-term stable overseas publisher.


    Katzenberg stared at Ronan scorchingly, and said: "Your Embassy Pictures wants to release movies overseas for DreamWorks Animation Studios?"


    "Exactly." Ronan was originally for this purpose: "I heard that DreamWorks has several animated feature films that are negotiating with other companies for overseas distribution.


    , Your negotiations with Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures are not going well, why not consider Embassy Pictures? "


    During this week, Connie and others collected a lot of information about DreamWorks Animation Studios and Jeff Katzenberg. Although they were all widely circulated news, Ronan still analyzed a lot of useful information. information.


    Katzenberg laughed suddenly and said, "If I remember correctly, Embassy Pictures has only discovered the film "Human Removal Project 2" overseas so far."


    Ronan must be confident: "This small production cost of only US$0 million has already received US$40 million in the box office through the overseas distribution channels of Embassy Pictures."


    The biggest problem with Embassy Pictures is that the overseas distribution network has just been established, and only one film has been released. If three or four films successfully released overseas are the base, maybe Jeff Katzenberg will take the initiative to talk to him about DreamWorks animation work. The overseas issue of the room.


    "Has the overseas box office reached 40 million US dollars?" Katzenberg was a little tempted.


    What if these overseas distribution networks belong to DreamWorks? Many problems faced by DreamWorks can be resolved.


    belongs to a small company.


    Ronan said: ¡°It¡¯s not hard to find out. This weekend, this number will continue to increase. Mr. Katzenberg, you are a senior in the industry. It¡¯s clearer than me that the audience for animated films is far more than horror. For thriller films, if Embassy Pictures were to operate and release an animated feature film on the same scale, the results might be even better."


    Katzenberg shook his head: "Ronan, you are secretly changing the concept."


    Ronan was not at all embarrassed by being exposed, and said with a smile: "Mr. Katzenberg, I just provide you with a possibility of choice. Cooperation is a win-win situation. It is you who love me. If you feel that six Large companies are more suitable for publishing DreamWorks Animation Studios films, and Embassy Pictures is willing to wait."


    He glanced at Katzenberg and continued: "DreamWorks Animation Studios has produced four feature-length animated films so far, and each of them has changed overseas distributors. Why? The six major companies'' attitudes towards DreamWorks are all Hollywood. Yes. But why do DreamWorks Animation Studios want their competitors to publish movies for themselves? Because apart from the six major companies and their affiliated labels, there is no more suitable choice for Hollywood."


    Katzenberg asked Ronan: "Your Embassy Pictures is the right choice for DreamWorks Animation Studios?"


    Ronan is certainly not humble at this time: "At least more suitable for DreamWorks Animation Studios than the Big Six companies. Embassy Pictures and its parent company, Relativity Entertainment, are not as powerful as DreamWorks. There is no competitive relationship between the two parties. Embassy Pictures The overseas distribution network is simple and clear, not as complicated as the Big Six companies, which is conducive to the supervision of the producers, and the Embassy Pictures does not have such bloated institutions and personnel, the distribution cost of the same scale is much lower, and the related distribution is proportional Naturally it will also decrease."


    Katzenberg asked concerned: "How much can it be lower?"


    The conditions of the six major companies are too harsh, otherwise he would not repeatedly change overseas issuers. Those people have absorbed more than half of their overseas revenue.


    Ronan learned about the overseas distribution of several animated feature films from DreamWorks Animation Studios, and said: ¡°Online draws 40%, and offline home entertainment channels represented by discs and TV stations¡¯ copyright revenues Thirty-five, 40% of derivatives, and the promotion expenses do not need to be calculated separately."


    Katzenberg is obviously thinking that this is much better than the distribution conditions of the Big Six companies, but he also has doubts: "Ronan, what an animated movie is watching is more than online distribution capabilities."


    "I know, there are offline distribution capabilities." Ronan said: "The Embassy Pictures got the distribution network of Polygram Pictures that year. It was built on the basis of record distribution and has everything online and offline! From the beginning of this year to the present, I have invested heavily in further expanding channels. Today, the overseas distribution network of Embassy Pictures is only stronger than Polygram Films in its heyday."


    He knows what Katzenberg¡¯s concerns are, and what Katzenberg is constantly converting among the six major companies: "Do you still have illusions about the six major companies? DreamWorks Animation Studios have already produced Four animated feature films have changed four overseas distributors, Universal Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Bros. They have all worked with you. You know more about the harsh release conditions than I do. The rest. Sony Columbia has never released Hollywood animated feature films overseas, and Disney..."


    Hearing the name Disney, Jeff Katzenberg''s face changed slightly for a moment.


    Ronan keenly caught it, and said: "When it comes to the release of an animated feature film, no company in the world can compare to Disney. Mr. Katzenberg, would you cooperate with Disney?"


    Katzenberg has returned to normal, and said calmly: "Disney, huh..."


    Ronan knows very well that as long as Katzenberg is still in charge of the DreamWorks Animation Studio, even if the film is rotten in his hands, it will not be handed over to Disney for distribution.


    Who does not know in Hollywood? Jeff Kasenberg, the head of Disney Animation Studios, who made the great success of "The Lion King" and pushed Disney animation to the highest peak ever, was killed by Walt at the most glorious moment in his life. Disney sweeps out.


    In the field of animation film production, Jeff Katzenberg was a huge success, but in Disney''s internal power struggle, he was a complete loser.


    The one who defeated him was Michael Eisner, who turned Disney from a studio into a giant media company.


    How many people have lost in the battle with Michael Eisner? Michael Ovitz, Roy Disney, Cook Dee


    Dick, Jeff Katzenberg...


    Since leaving Walt Disney, Jeff Katzenberg¡¯s biggest wish is to step on Disney animation in the field of animation film production.


    In his previous life, Jeff Kasenberg did this very quickly. Disney Animation Studios has been in a slump since "Tarzan of the Apes", but Jeff Kasenberg is unfortunate. In the years after the new millennium, Disney The animation production couldn''t fight the DreamWorks Animation Studio, but directly got a group of hangers.


    Walt Disney directly acquired Pixar Studios, and put aside their face, so that the five tigers of Pixar Studios will fully enter the field of Disney animation production, thus bringing revolutionary changes to Disney animation films, and Disney soon regained animation. The location of the movie boss.


    When many Oscar judges acted as the voice actors for the animated feature films of DreamWorks Animation Studios, they dubbed Katzenberg''s films but voted for the animated feature films of Disney''s Pixar Studios, which gradually became the norm.


    For Jeff Katzenberg, who wants to avenge Disney, the biggest sadness is the group of people who met Pixar Studios.


    "Let''s put it this way, Ronan." Katzenberg said: "I don''t like the Big Six companies, especially after working with them a few times. They rely on their position in the upper reaches of the industry chain and wish to share all the overseas income of a film. Put it in your pocket."


    If there is a better choice, DreamWorks Animation Studios will not continue to contact Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures before, and the overseas income of the lower investment "Shrek" and the higher investment of "Little Pony King" Extremely critical.


    Katzenberg sighed lightly. Embassy Pictures is a publishing company. Even if it does not cooperate, it is necessary to handle the relationship. He said: "I don¡¯t doubt Embassy Pictures¡¯ online distribution capabilities. "The overseas box office is gratifying. But for animated films, offline income, especially derivative income, is the most important."


    Since Ronan is here, of course he is ready and said: "Mr. Katzenberg, I am sorry. Just one thing, in addition to Disney, the other five large companies have produced animations with a wide range of dissemination. Is it a feature film?"


    Katzenberg thought for a while and shook his head: "No. In fact, the other five companies have only really started the animated feature film business in recent years."


    "We don''t talk about Disney." Ronan first excluded Disney: "Several other companies have just started the animation film business. The so-called offline distribution channels, especially overseas offline distribution channels, are still mainly authorized. They simply don¡¯t have the complete offline distribution channels for animated films like Disney, no surrounding distribution channels, no closely cooperating toy doll cooperative manufacturers, no terminal sales outlets such as Disney Town and Disney Stores, and offline overseas. Issuance is nothing more than a simple and extensive authorization."


    He raised his voice slightly: "Like the TV stations and home entertainment channels they come into contact with, Embassy Pictures can also come into contact.


    Ronan beckoned to the side, and Connie who came with him immediately brought a briefcase. He opened the briefcase and handed a thick pile of copies to Jeff Katzenberg: "This is Embassy Pictures in You can look at the list of contracted agents from all over the world and the photocopies of the contract head."


    With Katzenberg''s professional ability, the true and false of these things can be distinguished in a few glances.


    After taking it over, Katzenberg turned it over and it looked like he was turning quite fast. When he turned to the second half, he couldn''t help but said: "The distribution network of Polygram Pictures was so sound back then!"


    Ronan sighed: "They have great ambitions, but unfortunately they are a British company."


    "Your overseas distribution network is stronger than I thought." Katzenberg had to admit this: "Except for derivatives."


    Derivatives, toys, dolls, figurines, figures, etc., animated films are extremely profitable in this regard.


    Single authorization will lose a lot of profits.


    Ronan knows this very well, and has related considerations: "We use the DVD disc sales model, entrust a third-party agent to produce, and then contract with the terminal channel provider to distribute the goods. And I can find a suitable manufacturer with good quality Guarantee, the cost is only one-fifth of North America¡¯s."


    may even be less, but there is room for such words.


    The following words immediately moved Katzenberg, he asked: "Where is the manufacturer?"


    Ronan did not answer.


    Katzenberg then thought of a place, and the expression on his face turned into doubts: "It''s not Indian, right? Some of Disney''s products are processed by Indian agents, and the quality is a bit poor. Last month, the customs also caused excessive bacteria. And the filling did not meet the standards, and a large number of them were detained."


    "I am not an Indian." Ronan was engaged in the film industry in his previous life and had contact with the derivatives industry: "In terms of export products, these agents are trustworthy, low cost, and good quality. I can guarantee this."


    It is too common that export standards are generally stricter than domestic standards.


    In this era, Hollywood hasn''t really cooperated with other movie products in this era, but don''t worry that the producers there have not been in contact. Many toy doll manufacturers may have been in business for several years in producing Hollywood animation products.


    It''s like processing these small commodities as an agent. For the industries in some areas over there, it can only be said to be a trifle.


    After another five or six years, some passengers who come to California Disneyland or Orlando Disney World will spend a lot of dollars to buy a lot of things, it is very likely that exports will be sold domestically.


    Katzenberg did not ask any more, knowing it was a trade secret, and Ronan would not say it after asking.


    " Ronan


    , You gave me a problem. "Kasenberg did not hide his heartbeat, he sighed long, and said: "How should I choose between the six major companies and your embassy film industry?" "


    He was not asking Ronan about this question, but more about himself.


    choose to continue to cooperate with the six major companies, overseas issuance may be more stable, but the major part of the income will be taken away by the issuer,


    Choosing a new company like Embassy Pictures will inevitably come with certain risks, but DreamWorks Animation Studios may get more benefits.


    Katzenberg can only sigh secretly that gains and risks always go hand in hand.


    Ronan slowly said: "Unless you choose to cooperate with Disney, other companies are not much different from Embassy Pictures."


    For the other five big companies, it didn''t take long for them to really start the animation feature film business.


    The decision is difficult, and Katzenberg didn''t plan to make a decision immediately.


    "Mr. Katzenberg, I have a suggestion."


    Having said that, Ronan timely revealed the real key point: "As far as I know, DreamWorks Animation Studios now has two animated feature films facing distribution problems. One is "Shrek" with a public production cost of $10 million. , And the second is "My Little Pony King" which costs 80 million US dollars."


    These are all public information, and Katzenberg nodded and admitted: "The two films were originally planned to be released in the first half of next year and the other in the second half of next year. Now..."


    Ronan continued with what he said earlier: "DreamWorks Animation Studios might as well hand over the lower production cost of "Shrek" to Embassy Pictures for overseas distributionLittle Horse King" to continue with the six major companies Cooperation, so that large investment films can still be released by the six major companies as a guarantee. Then compare the results of these two animated films, and the effect will be clear at a glance."


    Katzenberg thought about it. This is also a way. The two films "Shrek" and "My Little Pony King" were launched almost at the same time. The latter is the focus of DreamWorks Animation Studios. This is also in investment. Embodied.


    Ronan asked: "Has "Shrek" been completed?"


    "Most of it is done." Katzenberg said: "The rest is some work on the soundtrack and voice acting."


    Ronan asked again: "If we cooperate, can I watch this film in advance? After all, this is related to overseas distribution."


    Katzenberg felt his head a little messy, and said, "Ronan, I will think about it."


    "No problem." Ronan said with a smile, "I hope I can get good news."


    The two shook hands and said goodbye. Jeff Katzenberg didn''t go golfing anymore, and left the golf club first. Ronan didn''t wait much, saying hello to Tom Cruise and Will Smith. Also out of the club.


    DreamWorks¡¯ live-action film department is best to get the overseas distribution rights of several key films. If not, Ronan will not force it.


    But if the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio can be obtained, there will be more room for operation in the future.

 Chapter 209： Information is not equal

    The real-life film department of DreamWorks, which later became Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks Pictures, the greatest value is actually in the past few years, and their most valuable series of commercial films in the future have long been instructed by Ronan. Rhode Island negotiated the film rights.


    Toy-based movie is also a future development direction, and its value is far greater than game-based movie.


    According to Ronan''s idea, Robert successfully won the film rights of two series of toys, and the two series are related to each other. If they work well, they can achieve linkage in the film.


    Since he realized that Spielberg and Katzenberg wanted to take over the overseas distribution network of Embassy Pictures, Ronan has not stopped thinking about DreamWorks.


    Joining DreamWorks is definitely not in his consideration, unless Spielberg and other major shareholders are willing to give up absolute controlling rights.


    This is obviously impossible.


    There is no absolute controlling rights, do you enter DreamWorks and Spielberg to force internal friction?


    This old man looks like a good old man, but he is definitely not easy to mess with.


    Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks Pictures will soon become a cumbersome, but now it looks good in the past few years, so Ronan¡¯s intention is to win the overseas distribution rights of several DreamWorks films.


    Of course, it doesn''t matter if you can''t get it.


    Because the still humble DreamWorks animation studio is his main goal.


    DreamWorks Pictures can only be regarded as the present, but DreamWorks Animation Studio represents the future, a future with unlimited potential.


    Among them, "Shrek" belongs to the most valuable part.


    In the concurrent projects of DreamWorks Animation Studios, "Shrek" is not the primary focus, and the larger investment in "Little Pony King" is the key project that Jeff Katzenberg focuses on.


    And "My Little Pony King" is more in line with the traditional Hollywood animation film aesthetics, subverting and spoofing various classic "Shrek", even DreamWorks Animation Studio did not expect a huge success later.


    It is also the success of "Shrek" that DreamWorks Animation Studio really determined its own style, which is the kind of spoof truth, goodness and beauty summarized by Ronan.


    The animation feature film of DreamWorks Animation Studio behind, the main theme is similar style.


    This is the right way. Let DreamWorks Animation Studio learn from Disney¡¯s sweet and greasy truth, goodness and beauty, and Pixar Animation Studio¡¯s laughter with tears. Maybe it will end up being four different.


    The most typical is the Blue Sky Studio, who has never determined its own style. Sometimes the animation feature film outside of "Ice Age" learns from DreamWorks, sometimes learns from Pixar. In the end, everyone is confused.


    A few days after talking with Katzenberg, Ronan received a call from Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise officially signed the actor contract for "Minority Report" and became the actor and actor of the film. One of the producers, and Tom Cruise had a detailed discussion with Spielberg after signing the contract. During the period, he mentioned the issue of overseas distribution of the "Minority Report". It is recommended that Embassy Pictures be the overseas distributor of the film.


    Spielberg just said to think about it, and then there was no news.


    Tom Cruise is a nominal producer after all, and his voice in distribution is very limited. Ronan cannot let his friends do more.


    This matter can only be so for the time being.


    Compared to Jeff Cassenberg, who was swept out by Walt Disney, Steven Spielberg has a deeper relationship with the six major companies.


    If the DreamWorks live-action film department does not plan to cooperate with Embassy Pictures, Ronan cannot force it, and will not make more efforts.


    He has been staring at DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    On the second weekend after Ronan and Jeff Kasenberg chatted, Jeff Kasenberg invited Ronan to visit the DreamWorks Animation Studio and showed him that he had not added a soundtrack, "Shrek" with subtitles and partial scene rendering.


    After watching this film, Ronan¡¯s last worries have also been put down. This "Shrek" may be an unfinished relationship. It is somewhat different from the one in the impression, but the main plot and main characters have not changed. Basically it looks like in memory.


    Shrek, princess, donkey, and fire-breathing dragon have not changed.


    There are also a series of famous fairy tale characters that spoof and subvert.


    The original plot setting of many fairy tales is not what Disney shows or after countless beautifications. For example, most of Grimm''s fairy tales are not original by Brother Grimm, but the two people organize and recreate according to folk tales. Many super Large-scale things.


    Ronan remembered reading a professional literary academic paper. It is said that when the first edition of Grimm''s fairy tales was published, the story written on it was very different from the later circulated stories.


    In the original "Sleeping Beauty", because Talia was stabbed by a spindle, the silver twine penetrated all her nails, and she eventually died. Faced with Talia¡¯s death, her heartbroken father did not bury her, but instead built a house for her in the forest and put her body on a big bed inside. Later, a king was hunting. He found this house and found Talia''s body inside, but he thought Talia was just asleep, so he defiled her...


    and Snow White.


    It is said that in published stories and early folklore, Bai Xue and the queen are mothers and daughters. Because the king fell in love with his daughter, the queen was extremely jealous and eventually turned into a tragedy of mother-daughter fratricide.


    After Bai Xue ate the poisonous apple, the encounter with the prince was even more unbearable. Why did the prince fancy Bai Xue who died of poisoning? Still love Shirayuki? Accompany you to eat and sleep


    Be with Shirayuki? Because the prince is a love-necrophilia, when he did something indescribable to the corpse later, his actions were so violent that Bai Xue spit out a poisonous apple...


    Of course, "Shrek" can''t be so subverted and spoofed, otherwise there will be no chance of being released in theaters.


    After Ronan watched the movie, he chatted with Jeff Katzenberg again. Although Jeff Katzenberg was still hesitating, Ronan could see that Jeff Katzenberg was in his heart. Has been biased.


    He got another message from Jeff Katzenberg. The lawyers of DreamWorks are reviewing "Shrek" very carefully, because they are worried about the film''s spoof and satire about Disney movies, classic images and theme parks. Will annoy the other party and be prosecuted.


    Copyright has never been a small issue.


    This reminds Ronan of one thing. I don¡¯t know where to read a gossip in his previous life, saying that the character of the villain Lord Falquad in the film is based on Disney¡¯s CEO Michael Eisner.


    Based on the grievances between Jeff Katzenberg and Michael Eisner, this is not an exaggeration.


    Sometimes big people have a naive side.


    If this is true, Katzenberg¡¯s psychology is not difficult to understand. As a loser, he has nothing to do with Michael Eisner. There is always a channel for his anger to pour out.


    This movie is very exciting and suitable for all ages. The cute cartoon animation images are fun for children to watch, and the hidden adult humor can also make adults smile.


    No one, including Jeff Katzenberg, would have imagined that such a spoof and subversive film would explode so badly at the box office after it was released, and it would eventually become the signature of DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    The mismatch of information is Ronan''s greatest opportunity.


    But Katzenberg is still hesitating and considering. After all, the US$60 million investment is not as large as the US$150 million in an animated feature film by Pixar, but it is not a small figure.


    On the second day of visiting the DreamWorks Animation Studio, Ronan made a special trip to the DreamWorks headquarters in Glendale to visit Spielberg, and once again asked Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures about the possibility of overseas distribution cooperation.


    This time, Spielberg did not hesitate or hesitate, he had obviously considered it clearly and directly rejected Ronan¡¯s proposal for cooperation.


    Perhaps just like the more conservative movies he made, Spielberg became more conservative as he got older. He would rather accept the exploitation of the six major rival companies in order to maintain stable income with less risk than he would like Cooperate with new forces emerging in the circle.


    With the strength of DreamWorks Pictures and Spielberg''s identity and status, Ronan could not force the other party to cooperate with Embassy Pictures.


    Commercial cooperation originally required you to love me, otherwise, let alone win-win, it may end up hurting each other.


    Fortunately, DreamWorks Animation Studios are still forging ahead, and Katzenberg is also ambitious.


    Spielberg did not achieve his goal here Ronan was not discouraged, and continued to contact DreamWorks Animation Studios. As the overseas box office of "Human Clear Project 2" continues to rise, it will also let Kasenber Grid increased confidence in Embassy Pictures.


    And it won¡¯t take long, "Human Removal Project 2" will also be released offline in many overseas markets.


    News from the DreamWorks Animation Studio has also spread. Katzenberg and Spielberg had a serious disagreement at an internal meeting, but the DreamWorks Animation Studio is within Katzenberg¡¯s power. Pilberg couldn''t intervene for a while.


    From the beginning of its establishment, this three-big-big-ti-mate model has a great hidden danger, and people''s desire for money and power will gradually enlarge the hidden danger.


    Before Thanksgiving, Ronan got news that DreamWorks Animation Studios and Universal Pictures once again started contacting, but the content of the negotiations was only the animated feature film "My Little Pony King", not including "Shrek".


    This is undoubtedly good news. Jeff Katzenberg is already considering Ronan¡¯s proposal.


    Although it is only possible to get the overseas distribution rights, this is "Shrek"!


    By the way, North American distribution copyrights can also find a way, after all, DreamWorks will soon be separated.


    Ronan has been paying attention to this aspect, and his contact with Katzenberg has never been broken, but other aspects of work have to be carried out. Before Thanksgiving, the "Twilight Saga: Twilight" was delayed due to several revisions. ", officially published and listed.

 Chapter 210： Critical damage

    Book releases are often time-sensitive. Before Thanksgiving, Random House put "Twilight: Twilight" on the book market. As a pure commercial novel, sales are the biggest measure.


    But when the scale of promotion is limited, the sales of works by non-famous writers are better than nothing when they first go on the market.


    Unlike the first week of the film market, which is more and more important, the book market needs time to accumulate.


    Some novels may not be interested in them for five or six years after they have been on the market, and they may become popular when they encounter opportunities.


    Ronan did not plan to adapt this series immediately. The social environment and timing are not very appropriate. The main purpose of publishing a novel is the same as finding Lindsay Bill''s ghostwriter. First, take the relevant copyright and occupy this pit.


    The ability of Random House to distribute books is unquestionable. Since Ronan is a film producer and owner of a film company, they have no doubt that this novel can be adapted into a movie, so the first edition of the novel has more than 100,000 copies printed in the United States. Goods are distributed everywhere.


    is the author of the novel again, Ronan''s name is first in the signature column, followed by Lindsay Bill.


    Ronan gave Lindsay Bill the right to sign, which is also a reward for her excellent work, and the copyright contract has already been signed. According to the copyright law, even if Lindsay Bill is signed, it will not affect the copyright ownership of the novel.


    This can actually stimulate Lindsay Bill''s enthusiasm for work.


    Lindsay Bill¡¯s full-length photo was also placed on the title page of the novel. Perhaps in the near future, there will be a beauty writer.


    These are not in a hurry now. The real publicity of the novel should be placed after the film adaptation is on the agenda.


    By Thanksgiving Day, "Twilight" was on the market for nearly a week, and only a few hundred copies were sold, some of which were bought by the staff of Shahai Entertainment because of curiosity.


    After all, Lindsay Bill usually works at Shahai Entertainment, and there is the name of the company boss in the author column, so curiosity is inevitable.


    Like the "Harry Potter" series of the year, it is not easy for a new book by a new author to become popular.


    The water in the book market is also very deep.


    For example, Ronan hadn''t planned to do anything yet, an agent of a famous book reviewer contacted him, saying that he could write a book review and strongly recommend the novel.


    Of course, this is not free. If some film critics do the same with money, the book review market also does not lack such talents.


    Ronan declined these people, now is not the time.


    Thanksgiving came, Ronan found sadly that he was alone.


    So, on Thanksgiving Day, Ronan simply asked Jessica Felton, who was also alone in Los Angeles, for dinner.


    Due to a temporary incident at Shahai Entertainment, when Ronan arrived at the agreed restaurant, he was a little late and found the place where Jessica Felton was. He said quickly, "Sorry, something happened to the company temporarily."


    Jessica Felton stood up and said, "It''s okay, I just arrived, please sit down."


    Ronan glanced at her and sat on the opposite side. Jessica Felton, as usual, had a soft spot for light-colored clothes. The white lady''s shirt collapsed tightly on her body. Several buttons seemed to be Stretched to the limit, he may fly at any time, with long brown hair draped over his head at will, and the pale wheat-colored skin on his face is as smooth and delicate as when he first met.


    Latin mixed skin is better than pure white skin, which is more common.


    Jessica Felton just put on a light makeup, the whole person looks clean and tidy, with a bit of grace.


    Ronan called the waiter, asked Jessica Felton¡¯s opinion, ordered dinner, waited for the waiter to leave, opened the briefcase, took out a wrapped gift box from it, and pushed it to Jessica Felton. Over there.


    "What is this?" Jessica Felton didn''t open it: "Gift?"


    Ronan said casually: "Thanksgiving gift for you." He saw Jessica Felton not touched, and said: "It''s not a valuable thing, a book."


    I heard that it was a book. Jessica Felton came to be interested and asked: "Can you open it now?"


    "Of course." Ronan said with a smile.


    Jessica Felton unpacked the ribbon and asked: "Editor or producer''s technical books?"


    Apart from these, she didn''t expect Ronan to send other books.


    After ¡¡¡¡ opened, it was different from what she thought. Jessica Felton looked at the cover carefully: ""Twilight"? Novel?"


    ''S face and words are inevitably disappointed.


    She went on to say: "The book you wrote? Why are there two authors?"


    How thick-skinned Ronan was, he had already practiced it, and said calmly: "I provided the outline, and then I hired Lindsay Bill to write a ghostwriter."


    Jessica Felton nodded, turned it over and browsed before serving, and soon lost interest: "It turns out to be a love story."


    "It''s a love story." Ronan said, "If you are tired from work, you can take a look at these things and relax."


    Jessica Felton put it away and said, "It''s okay. Thank you, Ronan." She is a technical madman, and she still understands her human affection: "I didn''t make preparations today. I will give you a copy for Christmas. gift."


    Ronan is also polite: "I hope it is a surprise."


    The two laughed and talked about work. The waiter delivered meals one after another. Jessica Felton had a problem before and loved eating.


    Ronan made a special observation this time, Jessica Felton''s hand was steady, and nothing was dropped.


    I probably noticed Ronan¡¯s eyes, Jessica Felton


    Dun said: "After you reminded me last time, I also found the key to the problem. I have been practicing during this time."


    Ronan nodded: "You are a technical talent."


    Jessica Felton laughed, ate a little vegetable salad, and asked, "Why are you suddenly thinking of asking me out?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Everyone else went home and reunited. I was alone in Los Angeles. I just thought you were alone." He deliberately changed his words: "Two lonely people get together to comfort each other. soul."


    "I have an editing machine." Jessica Felton said, "Not alone."


    Ronan felt that he had been hurt by the crit, and he relaxed, and said, "It''s my fault, I forgot." He didn''t want to continue this topic, and asked: "Did you go to your tutor recently?"


    Jessica Felton nodded: "I went there yesterday afternoon. The instructor said that you went the day before yesterday. Remember to call me together next time you go. Um... I don''t have a car, and it''s not convenient to take a taxi in Los Angeles."


    "Okay." Ronan said, "I will call you before I go next time."


    Dinner was over and it was too early, Ronan took the initiative to send Jessica Felton back, and Jessica Felton still rented in the old small apartment building.


    "Why don''t you live in another place?" Ronan stopped the car and asked.


    Jessica Felton said simply and neatly: "No money, all my money is used to buy equipment and practice skills."


    Ronan said, "By the way, I still have a project after "Fatal Turn". Do you continue to be a post-production producer and editor?"


    "Yes." Jessica Felton didn''t mean to refuse at all: "I will go to your company to talk to you about the treatment."


    Ronan thought for a while, thinking about it in the long run, and said, "Jesse, find an agent."


    Jessica Felton opened the car door, turned around and said, "The agents are in trouble."


    "I''ll introduce one to you." Ronan has already found out about Jessica Felton. He will have a long-term cooperation in the future. Many things must be considered in the long-term. He said: "Caa or William Morris''s agent, you and When they meet, there is not much trouble, and they will be responsible for negotiating the pay for you."


    Jessica Felton tilted her head and thought for a while, and said, "Since you said it, then I will meet with them and make an appointment to call me." She got out of the car and leaned on the door. : "The apartment is too messy and hasn''t been cleaned for a long time, so I won''t invite you up."


    Ronan waved his hand, no nonsense, waited for Jessica Felton to close the door and drove away directly.


    This lonely Thanksgiving night, not only did not get comfort from another lonely person, but was hurt by a crit.


    Jessica Felton has an editor as his company, Ronan went home to watch the movie and study the case.


    After the Thanksgiving holiday, Laksh Roshan and Uncle Nick Roshan of the Indian Mountain Foundation came to Los Angeles to listen to the work reports of the supervisors and third parties on the "The Bourne Shadow" project, and also to investigate Ronan''s recommendations Give them a new project.


    Inside the hotel After meeting the two in Ronan, they immediately called in supervisors and representatives of the third-party PricewaterhouseCoopers, and listened carefully to inquiries about the project investment.


    The final result is quite satisfactory.


    Looking at Nick Roshan flipping through various reports and materials, Laksh Roshan asked, "How is it?"


    "The operation is very standardized." Nick Rothkhan is very sure about this: "On this project, Shahai Entertainment is fully implemented in accordance with the contract signed by both parties, and all financial expenditures and expenditures are in compliance with the regulations. As the firefighter as the guarantor of the completion of the film Fund insurance companies have also fully performed their duties."


    He took a copy from those documents and handed it to Laksh-Roshan: "PricewaterhouseCoopers rated the crew as excellent."


    Laksh-Roshan took a look and said, "In other words, Shahai Entertainment has done what they promised."


    "Yes." Nick Rosshan said: "This is a very credible company."


    Laksh-Roshan asked: "Can we invest the newly absorbed financing in their new project?"


    Nick Roshan thought for a while, and said, "Wait for a while. The operation of Shahai Entertainment is very standardized, but what is the effect of the film? We don''t know yet. Ronan Anderson did not invite us to watch "The Bourne Are some of the shots of "Zhong Zhong" already completed? It''s not too late after we watch it, right?"


    Laksh-Roshan made a decision: "Just do what you say."

 Chapter 211： 2nd cooperation

    In the drawing room of Warner Studios, Laksh-Roshan and Nick-Roshan are sitting on the sofa in the dark, staring at the small screen opposite, which is showing the first Hollywood movie they invested in. the film!


    Even though the film is only a 30-minute fragment, it still firmly stuck the eyes of the nephew and uncle.


    Especially the young Nick Rosshan, who likes action movies more.


    On the small screen, a wonderful car chase is being staged.


    It was an old minicooper. It looked very inconspicuous. In addition to the messy interior and the bleaching paint, the headlights were still patched, and the tire pressure was not very sufficient.


    And it is such a simple to a bit tattered "classic car", on the streets of Paris and the Paris police thoroughly came an absolutely thrilling but not exaggerated car chase scene.


    Nick Rose Khan''s hand clenched into a fist unconsciously.


    In the palms and feet of the male protagonist who looks inconspicuous but is actually very eye-catching, this old-fashioned cooper seems "wake up like a dream".


    Whether it''s on a narrow sidewalk, or traveling in reverse traffic, or directly rushing down an extremely angled platform, this cooper with an old appearance is nothing to mention.


    And in this kind of real car chase scene, there is no absolutely gorgeous crash performance in "Brave to Death Island" that he has seen. Instead, it is a collision and rollover after a car that is closer to life cannot be braked urgently. On the ground.


    At this moment, Nick Rothhan discovered that even without the fancy crash scenes, when the hero drove this austinminicooper into the underground parking lot and stopped, his hanging heart could settle down.


    The picture on the screen suddenly disappeared, and the lights in the pull-out room turned on. Nick Rosshan reacted and turned to look at Ronan next to him: "Nothing? That''s all?"


    Obviously, he has not seen enough.


    Ronan smiled a little apologetically, and said: "Currently, only these have been edited."


    Nick Rosshan patted his leg lightly: "It''s a shame that I can''t read it all at once."


    Ronan smiled and exhorted: "This film has not been completed yet, and it is currently in an absolutely confidential stage. I hope that the two of you will not disclose what you are watching today, lest spoilers affect the release."


    Nick Roshan said quickly: "Don''t worry, Ronan. Don''t forget, we are also investors."


    Ronan said: "You go to my office and wait a while, I will deal with the work here first, and it will be over in a while."


    "Ok."


    Nick Roshan and Laksh Roshan followed a crew member to the producer''s office.


    Ronan asked someone to tidy up the copies, sent someone to the vault, and asked someone to prepare related materials about "Underworld".


    In another office, after the crew left, there were two people left: Nick Roshan and Laksh Roshan.


    "Young people are the main force in the movie market. Old guys like me can''t keep up with the trend." Laksh-Roshan asked, "Nick, what do you think of this film?"


    Nick Rothkhan said with great certainty: "The shot is very good! Uncle, do you know how I feel after watching it? I can''t help but want to see the rest, and I can''t wait!"


    Laksh-Roshan knew that his nephew was not such an exaggerated person, nodded and said, "This is a masterpiece?"


    Nick Roshan nodded: "I think the possibility of this film''s success is too great, and it may even cause a sensation like James Bond or Ethan Hunter."


    "This Ronan Anderson''s ability is extraordinary." Laksh-Roshan whispered, "No wonder the continuous success."


    Nick Roshan said at this time: "Uncle, Shahai Entertainment has an excellent reputation and the quality of the film is guaranteed. Since we want to continue to invest in Hollywood, we are not as familiar with it as we are, Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment''s projects are good. s Choice."


    Laksh Roshan said: "Let¡¯s take a look at the items recommended by Ronan Anderson."


    The two waited for a while, and Ronan brought his assistant Connie to the office.


    "I think this is a wonderful spy film no less than "Crisis of Tomorrow" and "Mission Impossible." Nick Rothhan did not hesitate to compliment: "Ronan, you did a great job."


    Ronan was also not humble, saying: "This is the result of the hard work of the crew and the entire Shahai Entertainment."


    The three people talked about "The Bourne", Laksh-Roshan directly turned to the new project and asked: "Last month, Ronan, you called and said that there is a new project that needs investment. The Mountain Foundation happened to be in Mumbai has completed a new financing, let¡¯s talk about the new project."


    The film has been shot and produced, and the quality seems to be excellent enough, and the feedback from all aspects is all good news. Unlike Ronan when he first cooperated with him, he needed to find a way to raise investment. Laksh-Roshan will soon become my investment. the film!


    This is the result of successful cooperation.


    Ronan invited Ross Khan''s uncle and nephew to Los Angeles at this time, and he was also waiting for Paul Greengrass to complete the post-production of the screening.


    "Let''s take a look." Ronan beckoned to Connie, and waited for Connie to hand over the materials in his hands to Roshan''s uncle and nephew, and said, "This is the script, plan and some conceptual drawings."


    The first thing Nick Roshan saw was the concept artwork, and when I saw the first one, I felt inexplicably amazing.


    Although the human face on the concept map is very vague, it is outlined in a black skinny suit


    Graceful posture, but it gives people a feeling of being so cool that there are no friends.


    Ronan briefly introduced at this time: "The story of this project roughly tells about a dark and unknown underground world outside of humans, where two rival races are active: aristocratic, mysterious and elusive vampires. , And fierce and savage werewolves, they fought for centuries in order to obtain the right to survive and rule the underground world."


    "For humans, they are just ghost legends on the streets, but in fact, the fierce confrontation between the two sides has never stopped. They have been fighting each other throughout their lives, swearing that one of them can''t give up..."


    Ronan used the most concise language to tell the story roughly.


    After the story is finished, just like Ronan has seen before, anyone who is a little sensible will not be so excited to have no friends because of a story, let alone some inexplicable intense emotions because of the script story.


    To put it bluntly, the plots of Hollywood commercial films today are very clich¨¦d.


    Most of the hot commercial movies, just look at the storyline, and even give people a bad feeling.


    "Werewolves and vampires?" Laksh-Roshan didn''t know much about these things.


    Nick Roshan studied in the United States and worked in Los Angeles. He has been exposed to more Western culture. At this time, he asked: "Ronan, as far as I know, there are many Hollywood movies about werewolves and vampires. In the past two years, this subject matter has been a bit overwhelming, and there have been many films with poor market response."


    It''s normal for investors to have some doubts. Ronan didn''t care. He smiled and said, "This is not a traditional theme of werewolves and vampires."


    Nick-Roshan and Laksh-Roshan both put down the information in their hands and looked at Ronan.


    Ronan did not take it for granted that the Mountain Foundation will cooperate for the second time because the two parties have cooperated once. He still took a 100% serious attitude and said: "From the beginning of the film, vampires and werewolves have been enduring Hollywood movies. In order to fight for the dominance of the hidden world in the city, the war between vampires and werewolves has been going on for a century. We hope to create a coexistence of vampires and werewolves based on science. world."


    He appeared very confident: "We plan to give up starting from mysticism, but based on science, so we have created a virus that is the cause of vampires and werewolves. We can explain everything related to it according to genetic logic. If genetic mutation or blood type changes over the years create vampires, then we can find a way to kill vampires, and we can also explore why silver can affect this blood type. We can say that our vampires and werewolves are more justified."


    Nick Rosshan asked, "That is to say, this is a brand new story of vampire and werewolf?"


    "You can say that." Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "To be precise, UU reading is a story of Romeo and Juliet constructed between werewolves and vampires. Romeo and Juliet''s The model has lasted for hundreds of years, and the core of the story of many Hollywood hits so far is still Romeo and Juliet."


    Nick Rothhan is not a complete layman, nodded and said, "Actually, many Bollywood movies are the same."


    Ronan continued: "For this project, we plan to invite Ren Wiseman, a student of the great director Roland Emmerich, as the director."


    "Roland Emmerich who directed "Independence Day" and "Godzilla"? Nick Rosshan asked.


    "Yes." Ronan said: "Len Wiseman is his most important student and assistant. We have reached a preliminary agreement with Lun Wiseman. As for the heroine, we intend to choose two candidates, one is Oscar. The winner Angelina Jolie, the other is British Rose Kate Beckinsale."


    Nick-Roshan glanced at his uncle Laksh-Roshan and asked, "How much is the planned investment in this project?"


    Ronan did not make a false report, saying: "20 million U.S. dollars." He further said: "We still invite Allianz''s Firefighter Fund to serve as a third-party completion guarantee."


    Speaking of this, the only doubt that Rothhan''s nephew and Uncle Rothhan basically dissipated.


    Laksh-Roshan said: "Ronan, we can''t stay in Los Angeles for too long. You can arrange this investment negotiation as soon as possible."


    "No problem." Ronan said with a smile.

 Chapter 212： Dug

    With the previous cooperation as the basis, the negotiations with the Mountain Foundation went very smoothly. Shahai Entertainment signed the director contract before Lun Wiseman and announced the official launch of the "Underworld" project, and then introduced the Firefighter Fund as the first Three parties guarantee the completion of the film, thus solving the prerequisites for investment by the Mountain Foundation.


    Immediately, the Mountain Foundation and Shahai Entertainment signed an investment agreement to invest US$16 million in the "Underworld" crew. The various conditions of the contract are almost the same as the investment in "The Bourne".


    Ronan also solved the most critical funding problem of "Underworld". The remaining 4 million US dollars of funds will be solved by Shahai Entertainment by borrowing from Relativity Entertainment.


    After the two parties signed the agreement, Ronan held a special reception banquet.


    At the banquet, Laksh-Roshan made some observations and asked Ronan: "Why didn''t you see Payaka Chopra?"


    "She is preparing for filming." Ronan replied casually.


    Laksh-Roshan had a guess, he should be like most people, and after the freshness, he will get tired.


    Shahai Entertainment and Ronan are important investment lines that the Mountain Foundation has finally caught up in Hollywood. In order to show sincerity, Laksh-Roshan whispered: "When will Ronan go to Mumbai again?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t know what Laksh-Roshan meant, and said, "I will definitely visit again when I have time."


    Laksh-Roshan would be wrong, thinking Ronan understood what he meant, and said with a smile: "Wait for you to go to Mumbai again, I will arrange to make sure you are satisfied."


    Hearing this, Ronan instantly knew what he meant. He just smiled. He can''t refuse the sincerity of his partners, right?


    Last time, he did feel the sincerity of Roshan''s uncle and nephew. Given the lower social status of Indian women, it is estimated that this time the sincerity will not be bad.


    Sure enough, the Indians are sincere.


    Laksh-Roshan thought about it, what are the young and beautiful female stars in India? Since we have to give some sincerity, this sincerity must be sufficient.


    Ros Khan''s uncle and nephew contacted PricewaterhouseCoopers and hired them to continue to serve as financial supervisors, and then left Los Angeles.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s preparations for "Dark Night" are also proceeding rapidly, and people of various occupations are recruiting. After several projects, the production company has accumulated enough experience in this area and created a set An effective mode of operation.


    Commercial films operate according to a model that has been successful several times, with relatively low risks.


    Ronan also made contact with Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale, the former is filming "Tomb Raider", there is no schedule for the time being, and the $8 million offer is too high.


    This offer can only allow Ronan to assign Angelina Jolie as a candidate.


    But Kate Beckinsale¡¯s offer is also not low. "Pearl Harbor" has been filmed. Although it has not yet been released, the qualifications of the leading actress in a major production are enough to make Kate Beckinsale''s remuneration increase. ten times.


    Kate Beckinsale¡¯s agent asks for $5 million, which is a hundred times more than her pay for starring in "Pearl Harbor".


    This top commercial production directed by Michael Bay, Kate Beckinsale¡¯s heroine is only paid $50,000.


    Of course, this is also in line with Kate Beckinsale''s previous worth.


    Not to mention the $50,000 salary, even if the crew is given $50,000, there are countless actresses rushing to be the heroine.


    Ronan asked Kate Beckinsale to continue negotiations. As a producer and production company owner, for Ronan, Kate Beckinsale is not worth $5 million. The actress¡¯s The commercial appeal is limited, and most commercial movies starred in previous lives are ultimately fate.


    According to Ronan''s most ideal plan, the heroine of this series should be paid less than 2 million US dollars, and can also sign a trilogy at one time.


    "Pearl Harbor" has not been released yet. As the heroine, Kate Beckinsale is in full swing. If you can''t talk about it, you have to change someone else.


    The same can be said. Ronan would rather hire Angelina Jolie as the heroine for $8 million than Kate Beckinsale who is paid $5 million.


    The latter is far worse than Angelina Jolie in terms of commercial value or topicality.


    Ronan made three-handed preparations, looking for other suitable actresses, continuing to negotiate with Kate Beckinsale, while maintaining contact with Angelina Jolie.


    After Ros Khan''s uncle and nephew returned to Mumbai, the first 5 million US dollars was quickly paid, and Shahai Entertainment borrowed 4 million US dollars from Relativity Entertainment to ensure that the project started immediately.


    In fact, Shahai Entertainment¡¯s investment does not cost $4 million. "Underworld" is nominally based on Nancy Collins¡¯ short story "Monster Love". The copyright fee for buying this novel is naturally calculated into the cost. .


    Nowadays, the number of projects produced by Shahai Entertainment is gradually increasing, and the amount of funds required is also increasing. Attracting investment has solved most of the production funding problems.


    In fact, there is another way to attract funds, Ronan has not used it, and that is the movie pre-sale.


    To put it simply, before a movie has been shot and produced, the corresponding screening rights of the movie are sold to overseas agencies, who obtain copyright funds from them and invest in preparation, shooting and production.


    This is also the risk of passing on other people''s money to make movies.


    The existence of a third-party completion guarantee is a guarantee for pre-sale.


    Pre-sales require overseas distribution channels. The pre-sales of some independent film companies¡¯ films are pre-sold through the distribution company¡¯s channels.


    , But it is difficult to attract overseas agents for general movie projects.


    If you want overseas agents to pay in advance, you must show them profitability.


    Large companies, big productions, well-known directors, and star actors are all necessary conditions for pre-sales.


    Embassy Pictures has just opened up overseas distribution channels, and Shahai Entertainment is also in its infancy. Apart from "The Bourne", there are no other mainstream commercial film projects, and there are investors investing, so Ronan has not considered using pre-sales for the time being. Way of financing.


    , such as future investment big production, pre-sale is a necessary financing method.


    On the other hand, after Ronan and Katzenberg¡¯s long-term contact, DreamWorks Animation Studio is finally ready to cooperate with Embassy Pictures.


    The continuous success of "Human Clear Project 2" overseas has a little dispelled the doubts of DreamWorks Animation Studios management.


    One month after the horror-thriller movie was released, the North American box office totaled 95.5 million US dollars, the overseas box office was 61.38 million US dollars, and the global box office exceeded 150 million US dollars.


    Especially the overseas box office of 61.38 million U.S. dollars is enough to prove the ability of the Embassy Pictures'' overseas distribution network.


    In addition, Embassy Pictures is distributed in overseas offices around the world, and also sent an offline distribution contract back to its Los Angeles headquarters, including DVDs, video tapes, TV networks, new media copyrights, and other venues distribution copyrights. Down the channel.


    In just one month, the overseas distribution network of Embassy Pictures won an offline distribution contract worth more than 25 million US dollars.


    Ronan sent personnel from the Oriental Office to two locations in Wenwu and Wu, where they visited some local manufacturers and reached a preliminary cooperation intention. Under the same circumstances as the DreamWorks Animation Studio, they took out the history Related samples of Lake, Fiona, Donkey and Fire-breathing Dragon.


    This also dispelled the last doubts of Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    On the issue of animated feature films alone, Embassy Pictures really can¡¯t compare with Walt Disney, but it¡¯s not inferior to the other five companies that are also in the initial stages of animated feature films.


    And the distribution of Embassy Pictures is less, and the cooperation with DreamWorks Animation Studio is more equal.


    Not long after Thanksgiving, Embassy Pictures organized a negotiating team and started formal release negotiations with DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Of course, DreamWorks Animation Studio will not venture into it. It just talks with Embassy Pictures about the overseas release of "Shrek", and other animated feature films will not be involved for the time being.


    Katzenberg¡¯s attitude is very clear, first look at the release effect of "Shrek", and then decide whether it is a long-term cooperation.


    The last time Ronan went to DreamWorks Animation Studio, I heard Katzenberg mentioned that the creative team of DreamWorks Animation Studio is planning a story about African animals.


    This also caught Ronan''s attention, but there was no time.


    "Generally speaking, the negotiations are very smooth." Garcia Rodriguez, who was in charge of the negotiations, said: "But I heard about one thingKasenberg and Spielberg are because of our There were some disputes about the cooperation."


    Ronan nodded: "Don''t worry, with Katzenberg here, Spielberg can''t change his decision to go to DreamWorks Animation Studios."


    The split power structure of the DreamWorks Group also gave Ronan and the Embassy Pictures opportunities.


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez said at this time: "The people in the live-action film department of DreamWorks had contacted me and wanted to dig me to their side. Ronan, we must pay attention, they must have contacted other people. , Can¡¯t acquire our overseas distribution channels, people who want to dig us.¡±


    Ronan said: "Just keep your eyes on it. If the personnel from the non-critical departments leave, you don''t have to stop them as long as they pay the penalty."


    The Embassy Pictures has signed contracts with the employees and managers of key departments, and must not engage in related industries within three years after resignation.


    It is inevitable to dig people like this. As long as there is no job-hopping of the whole department, Ronan is not worried about some individuals transferring to other companies.


    After nearly a year of preparation and adjustment of the overseas distribution network, it is no longer impossible to operate without someone.


    DreamWorks is not nothing. When Embassy Pictures signed the contract with DreamWorks Animation Studios, four people from Embassy Pictures transferred to DreamWorks¡¯ live-action film department after the other party had paid the full liquidated damages.


    But the manpower is not enough for DreamWorks to build an overseas distribution network.

 Chapter 213： DreamWorks

    ?Glendale, DreamWorks headquarters.


    Jeff Katzenberg, representing DreamWorks Animation Studios, and Garcia Rodriguez, representing Embassy Pictures, signed the overseas distribution contract of Shrek.


    Except for North America, the online and offline distribution copyrights of this film in other countries and regions have all been handed over to the Embassy Pictures.


    In the small conference room, many senior executives from DreamWorks and Embassy Pictures gathered to witness the signing of this release contract.


    The lawyer and producer union endorsed, Garcia and Katzenberg exchanged contracts, and the signing ceremony was completed.


    Ronan was the first to applaud, and the people at DreamWorks Animation Studio also applauded. Steven Spielberg, who was wearing round glasses, was also applauding.


    Only those who are particularly familiar with him can tell that the old man is in a bad mood now.


    It was originally promised to find a way to acquire Relativity Entertainment and take over the overseas distribution network that is extremely important to DreamWorks. Even if Ronan refused the acquisition, he did not give up.


    The shares of Relativity Entertainment are held in the hands of Ronan alone, so he can''t use any means to start, can''t he be destroyed humanely, right? This is neither his style nor in line with the rules of the game. Once the opponent reaches a certain height, some things must be paid attention to.


    Because the opponent has the strength to retaliate back with the same means.


    Therefore, Spielberg couldn''t move the company''s shares, so he tried to dig people.


    But I''m digging Ronan Anderson''s wall with a **** here. You turned around and cooperated with Ronan Anderson to distribute overseas. What do you mean?


    Still not a business partner? Still not a member of DreamWorks? Can we develop together?


    Originally, several people in Embassy Pictures were considering the conditions set by DreamWorks. When they heard that Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios would cooperate, they directly refused DreamWorks'' digging.


    The internal problems of DreamWorks are so serious, how to attract talents?


    Look at the front Jerev Katzenberg, and then look at Ronan next to him. Spielberg is suffocated in his heart, but he still wants to applaud this cooperation.


    DreamWorks shouldn''t be like this!


    Spielberg knew very well that the difficulty of digging into the corner of Embassy Pictures would increase by more than several times?


    Ronan smiled brightly. After the signing ceremony was completed, he and Jeff Katzenberg gave a light hug. This cooperation not only won the overseas distribution copyright of a film, but also means Embassy Pictures. Formally set foot in the animation feature film industry.


    Speaking of animation feature film production, Ronan is a layman. His company has neither accumulated technology nor necessary experience, but as long as the animation feature film can be successfully released, he will be able to share a piece on this huge cake in the future.


    Just like distributing ordinary movies, a distribution company that has successfully released an animated feature film can easily attract the cooperation of the producer.


    In the future, Hollywood''s animated feature films will not be the only one of Disney, and new animation studios will emerge in the future.


    In addition to these, the contract itself also satisfies Ronan, even if the overseas distribution commission of Embassy Pictures is much lower than that of the six major companies.


    In terms of theater distribution, the distribution of Embassy Pictures is 40% of the overseas box office, but this part includes the overseas promotion, distribution and copying of "Shrek".


    On the offline side, 35% of the copyright income of home entertainment channels and TV stations is used as a commission for the distribution of Embassy Pictures, and derivative products are 50% of the Hollywood standard.


    However, Embassy Pictures is fully responsible for the production and distribution of derivatives.


    The release of "Shrek" this time is not only an opportunity, but also an improvement of the Embassy Pictures'' own distribution network.


    Embassy Pictures made concessions to DreamWorks Animation Studios on the distribution commission, and DreamWorks Animation Studios also agreed to an additional clause proposed by Ronan.


    If the overseas box office of "Shrek" exceeds the production cost, Embassy Pictures will automatically own the overseas distribution rights of the sequel.


    With the successful overseas release of the film, DreamWorks Animation Studio will certainly not refuse to continue to cooperate with Embassy Pictures.


    "Steven." Ronan found Spielberg in a quiet corner and said, "With the capabilities of Embassy Pictures, it is not a problem at all to issue the "Minority Report" overseas."


    Spielberg gave a polite smile: "DreamWorks has stable overseas partners."


    Of course, Ronan didn¡¯t come to talk about the release of the movie. He immediately turned to the topic: ¡°Recently, how many employees of Embassy Pictures have transferred to DreamWorks?¡±


    "Is there?" Spielberg wondered: "Why haven''t I heard of it."


    It¡¯s impossible for DreamWorks to dig into the corner of Embassy Pictures in such a light sentence. Ronan added: "Although these people are not employees in key positions, they also have a contract with Embassy Pictures and liquidated damages. Is it all from DreamWorks?"


    It was Spielberg¡¯s approval for the digging of people. This matter is on the bright side. Those people have begun to work in DreamWorks. They can''t deny it. Spielberg simply said: "If there is such a thing. Such things are also their personal choice."


    In terms of shame, who is worse than whom? No matter how much Spielberg is, he is also a veteran of Hollywood for decades.


    Ronan sighed: "I have always held a friendly and cooperative attitude towards DreamWorks." What he did in London was thrown out of the sky without hesitation: "You are my favorite director and predecessor, no matter in the past, Or now, I admire you very much, but how can you treat your die-hard movie fans in this way?"


    Hearing this, Spielberg suddenly felt a little ashamed, but then he laughed: "Ronan, this is done by the people below. I don''t know it. I will be next in the company later. Notice, let them pay attention."


    Ronan could hear the perfunctory remarks, so he stopped mentioning it at all. Instead, he said: "We are now a partner. The Embassy Pictures has just signed a cooperation agreement with DreamWorks. The partner must be friendly and mutually helpful. ."


    Spielberg''s only trace of shame disappeared without a trace. Thinking of the overseas distribution agreement signed by Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation, it was as uncomfortable as eating a fly.


    Isn''t this little **** on purpose deliberately? It''s definitely intentional! He didn''t want to hear anything, the **** just said something.


    Ronan glanced at Spielberg and continued: "I am very happy to work with DreamWorks. This will be a good start. I have the same views on many businesses with Jereffer..."


    Spielberg has a very good self-cultivation, and it is not difficult to guess what Ronan meant by these words. Ronan Anderson was upset when he let people dig the staff of Embassy Pictures.


    These counterattacks really made him nauseous, but they had no effect other than that.


    Therefore, Spielberg simply did not take Ronan''s words to heart.


    Ronan was also enough, and it was enough to express his dissatisfaction to Spielberg, and always let DreamWorks converge.


    This is a contract between Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios. As one of the Big Three, Spielberg soon left after making a proper appearance.


    In fact, David Geffen''s music department is gradually breaking away from DreamWorks. The structure of the Big Three of DreamWorks is dead in name. The highest power structure of DreamWorks has become the two giants of Spielberg and Katzenberg.


    After signing the contract, Ronan found Katzenberg and chatted for a while alone.


    "I heard that you have quarreled with Steven because of this issuance contract?" Ronan said is the news that has spread recently: "Will it affect your relationship?"


    Just as the live-action film and animation studio departments are almost completely independent, the affairs between the Big Three are no longer a secret. Katzenberg said directly: "It doesn''t matter, we don''t argue once or twice."


    Ronan tentatively asked: "I''m a little worried, will Steven affect..."


    Katzenberg said with a little bit of coldness: "Don''t worry, there is no problem with the contract between us." He simply explained: "We have reached an agreement, I will not interfere in the live-action film department, he also Will not interfere with the animation studio casually."


    Ronan nodded: "That''s good."


    Katzenberg''s smile grew colder: "DreamWorks is no longer the DreamWorks it used to be. Even if he wants to interfere, there is no way."


    "But it''s always troublesome." Ronan seemed to have a headache: "You belong to one company after all."


    The internal equity of DreamWorks is dispersed and the power struggle is intricate. This is very clear to Katzenberg. The meticulous cooperation when DreamWorks was founded has disappeared in recent years.


    Katzenberg seemed to be trying to stabilize the publisher¡¯s heart, saying: "Although in the entire DreamWorks, my influence and voice are not as powerful as Spielberg, the animation studio is completely under my control. You worry. Those that are not a problem."


    Ronan sighed: "Jerifer, if I take the liberty, Spielberg''s live-action film department doesn''t seem to be of any help to the animation studio. Instead, it becomes a constraint from time to time."


    This kind of thing can be seen by discerning people, Katzenberg still remembers that in the past few years, some people said that the animation studio was a burden to the live-action film department.


    Katzenberg seems to be a little tired: "Internal friction has seriously affected the development of DreamWorks."


    Hearing this, Ronan felt that the time was about to come, and seemed to be casually suggesting: "Jerifer, why not let the animation studio get rid of this complicated situation?"


    Katzenberg froze for a moment.


    Ronan continued: "Like Pixar Studios, become an independent animation studio. Pixar is subject to minimal influence and constraints from the outside world. Disney wants to make Pixar mainly produce sequel movies, but Pixar exists independently, and the main energy is to focus on it. On the original animated movie..."


    Jeff Katzenberg did not speak and seemed to be lost in thought.


    Ronan was also adequate and did not continue. As long as Katzenberg had such an idea, it was inevitable to leave DreamWorks.


    Spielberg dug his people, he dug Spielberg''s company.

 Chapter 214： More cooperation

    ?The fact that Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Studios signed an overseas distribution contract for an animated feature film did not arouse much attention in the circle. Looking at Hollywood as a whole, the Embassy Pictures has a limited weight. The year 2000 is almost over. However, a movie called "Human Elimination Project 2" was released.


    Not to mention comparing with the distribution business of the six major companies, even Gramercy Pictures, a second-rate Hollywood company, can''t match.


    During the year, part of the energy of the Embassy Pictures was put on the production and distribution plan for the films purchased by Shahai Entertainment and Ronan, and the other part was put on the overseas distribution network.


    In particular, the latter can be regarded as the foundation of an issuing company. Only when the foundation is strengthened can the future development limit be higher.


    In addition to laying a solid foundation, we must also use the resources in our hands as much as possible to give the company a certain level of strength without attracting too many people''s attention.


    In the words of previous lives on the Internet, it means that you don''t want to be wretched and grow up.


    Fortunately, the main energy of the six major Hollywood companies is now on developing large productions and expanding the international market. Even if the eyes of the Hollywood industry are invested, most of them fall on DreamWorks.


    Few people think that a small company just founded by an unknown person can surpass the giant DreamWorks.


    Ronan knows very well that when Relativity Entertainment reaches a certain stage, it will inevitably attract the attention of the Big Six companies, but he knows better that before attracting the attention of the Big Six companies, Relativity Entertainment must have a stronger strength.


    The internal competition in Hollywood is nothing more than acquisitions, digging people, grabbing projects, and compressing releases. Ronan has seen the general history of DreamWorks in the past. The six major companies did suppress it, and there were tacit restrictions on the development of DreamWorks, but the methods used It does not go beyond the commercial scope.


    Ronan must let Relativity Entertainment have a strong fighting ability.


    Just as countless actors and directors are cooperating with DreamWorks, the Big Six companies cannot restrict actors and directors at all. After all, this is not the era of the big studios. The actors signed with entertainment agencies, not studios.


    As for the project, Ronan has already started preparations in advance.


    And sufficient human resources of the crew, it is very necessary to have a good relationship with the brokerage company.


    Therefore, when Brewster sent a party invitation letter from Brian Lord on behalf of CAA, Ronan was pleased to attend the appointment.


    "Ronan, this is Brian Lord."


    In the Grand Ballroom of Century City Hotel, Tom Cruise introduced Ronan: "Brian, this is Ronan."


    This is a tall, strong, bald man who took the initiative to shook hands with Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan responded politely: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Lord."


    The two exchanged a few simple words, Tom Cruise saw Will Smith, said to Ronan, and went to Will Smith to discuss the great cause of conquering the stars and the sea.


    This reception was organized by CAA and many people were invited to participate. Among them were many CAA contract customers. After Ronan came in, he had already met Spielberg, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.


    Even Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise''s ex-wife, also appeared at the reception.


    "Tom''s friend is my friend." Brian Lord looked very angry: "It is my honor to meet a young and promising friend like Mr. Anderson, and it is also an honor of CAA."


    The other party was polite, Ronan would not be rude, and said with a smile: "CAA has provided me with great help on the project of "Fatal Turn". Director Gilmour Del Toro and the young actors are very outstanding."


    Brian Lord said politely: "I can help you. Ronan, if you encounter difficulties, if you need CAA help, please contact me."


    CAA can achieve the leading position in the entertainment brokerage business, and naturally has its own uniqueness.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I won''t be polite to you."


    The cocktail party soon officially began. Brian Lord introduced Ronan to several other agents of CAA. Just as Ronan knew, the so-called parallel structure of CAA was only an external statement, between the agent and the agent. The status is quite different. Big agents like Brian Lord are actually the heads of the agent team. Everyone has a large number of executive agents, and the stars in charge are also different.


    Brian Lord¡¯s star customers include Nicole Kidman, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Madonna.


    CAA is recognized as the most influential brokerage company in Hollywood.


    However, there have been a lot of problems in the past two years. His predecessor, Jay Maloney, committed suicide because of exposure to drugs, which caused a huge negative impact on the company.


    And Hollywood has entered the era of media groups, and brokerage companies are weaker than before.


    For example, CAA has not seen much growth in its business in the past two years. The name of the hegemon in the entertainment brokerage industry sounds scary, but the annual revenue is less than 100 million US dollars, and the net profit is lower. Simply comparing revenue and profit, even Ronan''s relativity entertainment is not as good.


    The biggest capital of an entertainment agency is to have sufficient human resources in hand.


    Great directors, big stars, gold medal screenwriters and first-line photographers, etc., these people are self-evident in the completion of an excellent film.


    Bryan Lord took it around in the banquet hall and met many agents and stars such as Brad Pitt who had never dealt with before.


    "Ronan, I don''t need to introduce this one..."


    Looking at the blonde woman standing next to Brian Lord, Ronan smiled and said hello: "Hello, Ms. Cyconi, I am your fan."


    It''s okay to meet a movie star and the director talking about fans, and when you meet a singer talking about fans, he is in his early twenties.


    Madonna shook hands with Ronan: "I have heard of you, but I didn''t expect you to be so young."


    Ronan felt Sister Mai''s hand scratching in his palm, and after shook her hand, he stuffed a business card: "This is my personal phone."


    After speaking, he winked at Ronan.


    Brian Lord estimated that he saw too many similar situations in Madonna, no wonder.


    Ronan took the business card out of courtesy, but didn''t say anything.


    Madonna is so masculine, she is famous not only in America, but also in the whole world.


    Putting away the business card, Ronan didn''t have the idea of ??making that call. He was not so heavy on a woman in her forties.


    But Madonna''s words reminded him of the gossip circulating in the circle, especially the story that had to be told between Sister Mai and the Chicago Troika.


    Many people know the story between Madonna and Rodman. After all, Rodman¡¯s autobiography describes him when he was gambling. After receiving a call from Madonna in estrus, he quickly went to meet him, and then returned to the casino to continue. The gambling story is too ostentatious.


    Before Rodman, Madonna had also been associated with another superstar of the Bulls, Scott Pippen.


    According to the rumors in the circle, the Bulls race is in progress, Madonna has already prepared the bathtub, and sent a car with the bathtub to wait outside the Bulls¡¯ home court for Pippen¡¯s drive.


    Regarding the affair of the two comrades-in-arms, Jordan¡¯s friends once revealed: Jordan was very greedy at the time, and he also took the initiative to find Madonna to express his extraordinary ability, but was rejected by Madonna face to face, and questioned Jordan''s ability...


    In order to live a happy life, Madonna can fight hard.


    Brian Lord seemed to have something to say, leading Ronan to a quieter place.


    "Ronan, I''ve been to Louisiana some time ago." Brian Lord said tactfully: "I spent a few days in your "Fatal Corner" crew and found some problems."


    Ronan asked, "What are the problems?"


    Brian Lord bluntly said: "The temporarily formed crews are not familiar with each other, and there are some problems in cooperation. For example, the shots taken by the cameraman are sometimes inconsistent with the ideas of Director Toro, and the management model of the crew is relatively backward. A service worker who cooperated with the shooting did not do well, and these small details will affect the shooting."


    "I also know these problems." Ronan was rather helpless. "Shahai Entertainment really entered the movie theater line in 1998. We are novices and lack experience and knowledge. We often learn while exploring."


    Brian Lord smiled and said: "CAA can help you solve this problem. We can contact you with professional crew management talents, masters of various types of work, and even top-notch directors, screenwriters, artists, props, photography, lighting and Actors can be provided for your company."


    He went further: "We can also provide projects for production companies."


    Ronan knew that he was talking about packaging services, and said, "Brian, do you have any projects in your hands? If you have, you can recommend it to Shahai Entertainment."


    There are many projects he can''t remember, but they may be on the CAA list.


    "Not yet." Brian Lord only proposed a cooperation model. CAA is a bit difficult at this stage. There are not many packaging teams in hand: "If so, I will notify you as soon as possible."


    Ronan said sincerely: "I look forward to further cooperation with CAA Brian Lord said with a smile: "I also look forward to more cooperation with you. "


    On the one hand, they lack manpower and resources, on the other hand, they are good at matching manpower and resources, but they cannot get involved in film and television production. The two sides have a basis for cooperation.


    The two chatted for a while, and a black woman came here and glanced at where Ronan and Brian Lord were. Brian Lord saw her and couldn¡¯t pretend to be blind. After all, she was a client of the company. .


    Those who can come to this reception are at least CAA potential customers.


    Ronan also saw the black woman. Compared to the Madonna just now, this is definitely a heavyweight player.


    The black woman is not tall, as strong as a Roshan.


    "Sanda, this is Ronan Anderson, a famous producer and owner of Relativity Entertainment." Brian Lord introduced: "Ronan, this is Sanda Remus, a very amazing screenwriter and director. "

 Chapter 215： Grignard Anatomy

    Ronan is quite strange to this heavyweight black woman, regardless of her face or name, but Brian Lord can introduce him to him. She must be a capable person.


    Ronan also shook hands and exchanged greetings with her, showing respect and politeness.


    For film company owners, capable people mean money and income.


    Hollywood has fewer black directors and fewer female directors, and female black directors can only be said to be exceptionally rare.


    Ronan thought for a long time, but did not think of the name of a famous black female director.


    Not only the director, but there are very few black women in the Van Gogh position in the industry.


    It is not surprising that an industry that does not hire black female directors also lacks similar leaders in the investment and distribution departments.


    If nothing else, in this banquet hall tonight, looking at the past, there are very few black women.


    Brian Lord had something to go to other places, Ronan originally wanted to leave, but the black female had been asking questions.


    "I''ve read some of your news." Sanda Remus said: "In fact, we are alumni. I got a master''s degree from USC."


    Alumni can be said to be a very important interpersonal relationship. Ronan asked: "Did you study in the film school?"


    Sanda Remus smiled and said, "Film Academy and Liberal Arts Academy." She further said: "I studied mainly filmmaking art and script writing."


    Ronan said: "I also went to film school, but unfortunately I didn''t finish it."


    The relationship between Southern California alumni has brought the two closer together. Ronan and Sanda Remus talked for a while about USC. Sanda Remus entered USC several years earlier than him. At the film school, he also took a class with Ronan¡¯s mentor, Professor Johnson.


    To Ronan''s expectation, Sanda Remus actually knew Jessica Felton.


    "I met Jessica at an alumni meeting." Sanda Remus said simply: "Later we worked in a crew. I was the screenwriter of "Blood and Tears", Jessica had just graduated. Intern in the post-production department of the crew."


    Ronan smiled and said, "There are many alumni of USC in Hollywood."


    The most famous is George Lucas.


    The graduates of USC can be regarded as a relatively loose and huge force in Hollywood.


    Strictly speaking, Steven Spielberg is also a member of the USC Alumni Association.


    Sanda-Remus said: "The 2001 Hollywood USC Alumni Association is coming soon, and you can also participate."


    "Yeah." Ronan also wants to develop personal connections, and USC alumni are an excellent platform: "I will definitely go then."


    Since Jessica Felton has been there, just ask her about the time and place.


    After a long time of relationship and the identity of alumni, Sanda Remus gradually began to surface his true intentions.


    Maybe black people are really unsuitable for high-tech and creative jobs, as in the legend, but there are always exceptions.


    Sanda Remus is obviously a savvy figure. According to Ronan''s guess, she had found this place before, and it was very likely that she had found it with a purpose, otherwise she would not come up and bring the USC alumni closer.


    Ronan is not disgusted. Hollywood produces countless film and television works every year. Even though the proportion of success is not large, they are numerous.


    One person has seen too many works, and it is too common for those works that have only been seen once to be forgotten or confused.


    It is a good thing to take the initiative to find him to attract investment or talk about projects.


    One of the purposes of Ronan''s investment in foreign projects like Resident Evil is to tell Hollywood people that Shahai Entertainment not only invests in internal projects, but also accepts foreign projects.


    The topic of Sanda Remus gradually turned to Shahai Entertainment: "The movies your production company produces are masterpieces, and I have watched each one more than twice."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you for your support."


    "Does your company only make movies?" Sanda Remus asked suddenly.


    Ronan immediately realized that the Sanda-Remus problem was the key, and said: ¡°For the time being, there is only a film production business, but the company is also experimenting with TV series, variety shows and animation programs.¡±


    Sanda Remus nodded and said, "I have an idea about a TV series. It came into being when I wrote the script for "Blood and Tears" in 1998. I have thought about more in the past few years, but..."


    She shook her head slightly and pointed to her dark face: "No one cares about the thoughts of a black female screenwriter."


    Ronan even fooled the Arabs and said in due course: "Talent has nothing to do with status."


    As soon as she said this, Sanda Remus immediately looked at Ronan, saw him with a serious face, sighed, and said, "There are too few people who think so."


    Ronan is very polite to everyone who comes to recommend a project. What if the other party''s project is valuable?


    There are too many films and television works in Hollywood that have ideas and even scripts for many years before they come out, but they continue to circulate, and only find investment or production after years.


    Ronan said calmly: "The social environment is changing. As long as we work hard, the situation will always improve."


    "Yeah." Sanda Remus said, "I have talked to many people in the production department of the company, and even the creative agent of CAA, but they are not interested. No one thinks of a woman. The ideas of black people have value."


    "Did you know, Sanda?" Ronan said with a smile, "The projects I dealt with were not seen by big companies, but in the end they succeeded in the hands of me and my company."


    He encouraged: "Sanda, tell me what you think."


    Sanda Remus seemed to be organizing the language, and after pondering for a while, he said, "Have you seen "Griff''s Anatomy"?"


    Ronan thought about it for a moment, then shook his head: "No, is this? Or..."


    Sanda Remus explained: "Anatomy works."


    Hearing that it was a medical work, Ronan determined that he could not have read it.


    "When I was in high school and college, I often spent my time as a volunteer in a hospital. I was particularly interested in doctors and medicine." Sanda-Remus said: "Later I watched "Gr''s Anatomy" , Came up with the idea of ??creating a medical work."


    Ronan tentatively asked: "Movies?"


    Sanda Remus said: "No, it''s a series. Movies are limited in space, not suitable, TV series are the most suitable.


    Hearing that it was a TV drama, Ronan frowned and thought for a while. In the American dramas I''ve seen in his previous life, many seem to be doctors. Medical dramas can be said to be a major category of American dramas, such as "Emergency Room Stories", which is still very much fire.


    "Can you elaborate on your thoughts?" Ronan asked.


    Sanda Remus smiled embarrassedly, and said: "Now it''s just an idea. Because there is no company to respond, I haven''t created it yet."


    Ronan encouraged: "It doesn''t matter, we just treat it as communication."


    For copyright considerations, Sanda Remus could not say too carefully, but simply said a few words: "It is mainly to tell the story of a group of handsome and beautiful doctors who work hard for their lives. They have been working as interns. To the attending doctor."


    These words are quite general.


    Ronan felt that this idea might be very valuable and said, "Sanda, can you do this? You try to write a script, and then we will discuss it carefully. If it can be produced, Shahai Entertainment can invest in it."


    Sanda Remus came to Ronan to promote her creativity, and she immediately agreed: "Yes, I will make relevant preparations after I go back. The time may be longer." She explained: "This requires a very professional Medical knowledge and strict logic."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "It doesn''t matter for a long time, I can wait for you. Sanda, my promise will always be valid. But I want to state in advance, according to what you just said, this is a medical drama, not A romantic drama of young men and women dressed in medical dramas."


    If it is the latter, the value will be greatly reduced. Ronan has seen too many dog-blooded idol dramas dressed in medical dramas in his previous life. The genre positioning does not match the actual content. After he comes out, he will be scolded and will soon be on the street.


    Sanda Remus assured: "This will be a professional and rigorous medical drama."


    Ronan left his contact information to Sanda Remus, and said: "You can call me as soon as you have problems. Just ask me if you encounter problems. If I''m away, I will let someone from the company help you."


    As a black person and a woman, Sanda Remus rarely receives such attention, saying: "I will turn off other jobs and write the outline and part of the script for this play. If possible, I hope you can help I provide legal assistance and let professional lawyers assist me in registering copyright with the Copyright Office."


    This is also a kind of temptation. There are too many mess in the circle, and sometimes I have to guard against it.


    Ronan responded happily: "No problem. How about Shengzhi Law Firm?"


    "Yes." Sanda Remus was completely relieved.


    This is one of the most reputable law firms in the industry.


    After agreeing to meet with Sanda Remus next week at Shahai Entertainment to discuss more detailed content, Sanda Remus left.


    Ronan knows very well that this requires patience. For a screenwriter to turn an idea into a script, it often takes months or even longer.


    At the end of the reception, Ronan left with Tom Cruise. Before leaving the banquet hall, he met Nicole Kidman. The pair of former golden boys and girls had become strangers.


    But in the Hollywood circle, it is impossible to not meet each other.


    Moreover, the filming of "Cry on the Island" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman has just been finished, and post-production will be carried out later. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, who are the producers, will take over. It is inevitable to continue to deal with it.


    Unfortunately, although this film has Tom Cruise''s investment, but the producer is Miramax, Miramax is now a subsidiary of Walt Disney, Ronan intends to release this film, but it is difficult to start.


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 Chapter 216： Intern

    When going out, Ronan briefly asked about the situation of "Small Island Cry".


    Based on his current relationship with Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise did not hide it, and said directly: "I invested a portion of the money in this film, but the producer and main investor are Miramax. The final word. The North American publisher of "Small Island" is the Weinstein Brothers'' Emperor Gate Pictures, and it is estimated that it will be handed over to Walt Disney''s Bowei International."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It is impossible to grab the release from the Weinstein brothers."


    Tom Cruise added: "Ronan, I didn''t pay much attention to this film in the later period. You should know the reason."


    Ronan understood, and said: "I was abrupt, and I won''t play the idea of ??"Small Island Cry".


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "I will call you when I meet a suitable movie."


    When he got out of the hotel, Ronan got into his Cadillac and told David who was driving back to North Hollywood.


    The day after the CAA reception, Ronan asked someone to check Sanda Remus'' situation.


    There are a lot of scammers in Hollywood. There have been many cases of fraudulent money under the guise of looking for investment in these years.


    Regardless of Ronan''s beautiful words at the reception, he has never let go of the precautions he should have, even if the other party is a CAA customer, he will be careful.


    The bad things that happened to CAA are not once or twice.


    Judging from the data collected from various investigations, Sanda Remus has no problems.


    Ronan was also somewhat surprised, this woman should be considered a rare elite among blacks.


    Sanda Remus was born in Chicago, USA. Her mother was a doctoral supervisor and her father was a chief information officer.


    For blacks, such a family origin is quite tall.


    After graduating from high school, Remus entered the prestigious Dartmouth College and obtained a bachelor''s degree there, and then was admitted to the Film School of the University of Southern California to study film and television.


    Remus, who has always been an academic hegemon, not only successfully obtained a master''s degree in fine arts at the University of Southern California, but also won the famous Gary Rosenberg writing scholarship.


    Of course, Xueba¡¯s life is not all smooth sailing. Sanda Remus''s development has not been smooth in the first few years after entering Hollywood. It was not until 1998 that she served as a screenwriter for the film "A Dream of Flying Over the Galaxy" before she started her screenwriting career.


    Sanda Remus also worked in a film Ronan remembers.


    She worked as a screenwriter for Disney''s "Princess Diary", which just ended the filming some time ago, but she has no authorship rights.


    Like James Huang, the more tragic reality of the screenwriting industry has caused screenwriters to be eager to move into other industries. A screenwriter who does not want to change directors and producers is definitely not a good screenwriter.


    With creativity, Sanda Remus went to the agency CAA, the ABC TV series production department, and the 20th Century Fox TV series department. However, the identity of a woman is still black, and the subject matter of a technical background has led to almost no People trust her so-called creativity.


    Moreover, creativity is said to be valuable in Hollywood, but it is worthless if it is not.


    What''s more, Sanda Remus also asked for the position of director and producer.


    As we all know, in the production of American dramas, the producer is the most important, followed by the screenwriter, and then the director.


    A screenwriter with enough weight is enough to keep pace with the producer.


    You can imagine the reaction of a black woman as the screenwriter and producer of a project in Hollywood.


    Ronan also hesitated. After all, the social environment has an impact on him. The most important thing is that he doesn''t remember who Sanda Remus is.


    Is it crazy to reuse a black woman?


    This kind of prejudice cannot be said, but it is very common in society.


    But after the weekend came, Ronan and Sanda Remus talked again, these views gradually changed.


    Because Sanda Remus went further to tell the story and the setting of the characters.


    As it is still in the creative stage, Sanda Remus is more about ideas than systematic considerations. The story and character settings are very simple, but they have already taken shape.


    "I thought about it two days ago and decided to put the background of the story in Seattle." Sanda Remus said to Ronan: "It is about a group of freshly graduated medical students doing their surgical internship at Seattle Saint Grace Hospital. The story of becoming a real doctor."


    Ronan turned his mind to an American drama he had watched, and asked: "What about the protagonist setting?"


    Sanda Remus did not hesitate, and said directly: "I plan to set the first protagonist as a female, named Grey, which comes from "Gr''s Anatomy"."


    Ronan can finally determine what the idea of ??this TV series is, the female protagonist named Gray, the doctor, the story takes place in Seattle, or it starts with the intern...


    "Grey the Intern"!


    Didn¡¯t Catherine Heigl, who had worked with him before, become famous because of this show?


    Ronan has watched the first and second seasons, and it seems to have taken more than a dozen seasons later, but it is too long for him, and he has not watched any after the second season.


    In fact, only the first season has been carefully watched, and the second season has only been reviewed in general.


    After confirming the Sunda Remus project, Ronan will of course not let it go. After the start of the new week, the two parties signed a formal agreement of intent to cooperate, but Sunda Remus needs time to refine the idea and write an outline And the script, this project will be in the text writing stage for a long time to come.


    According to Sanda Remus, she needs at least half a year to perfect the script and project plan.


    Ronan knows that this kind of thing can''t be rushed, and Shahai Entertainment also needs time to prepare, such as taking this opportunity to set up a TV drama production department.


    The two parties just reached a cooperation intention, and then negotiated concretely, after Sanda Remus came up with the script and plan.


    Ronan also sent someone to assist Sanda Remus.


    A few days later, news came from Sanda Remus. In order to complete the script creation, Sanda Remus was going to Seattle, contacted three large hospitals, and will have a three-month field experience before and after.


    This kind of medical drama can''t be written with a dull head.


    If Sanda Remus finally made a romance playbook dressed in a medical drama, Ronan would never work with her.


    Looking at it now, Sanda Remus¡¯ professional creative spirit is at least okay.


    After all, this is a reality-themed TV series that involves the real world. The screenwriter can never imagine what hospitals and doctors are like, regardless of the basic facts and logic, and write the book as imagined.


    Realistic themes are also good. As long as you don''t find big-name stars, the investment in the first quarter is relatively small.


    In this era, big-name celebrities rarely act as the lead actors in TV series.


    Strictly speaking, this is a terrible thing in the film industry.


    The safest strategy is undoubtedly to shoot an episode first, and then look at the specific effects before shooting and producing subsequent content.


    Many American dramas adopted this production strategy at the beginning.


    Work is never finished, and Ronan has not forgotten to go to the gym in his busy leisure time.


    Ronan has a long-term membership in that fitness club. As long as the personal trainer Tina goes to work, he can go there anytime.


    He arrived at the club in the middle of the afternoon, changed his clothes, and entered the fitness room dedicated to Coach Tina. He found that someone had started exercising.


    Angelina Jolie wore a gray-white bra, showing her flat abdomen, shaking her two toned legs, sweating on the treadmill.


    Angelina Jolie, twenty-five years old, is at the best stage in her life. Not only is her figure and face at its peak, she also carries the wild temperament left over from the slutty girl.


    Frankly speaking, Angelina Jolie is not the most outstanding batch in Hollywood, but she is definitely a **** stunner with her outstanding figure and wild temperament.


    Angelina Jolie also saw Ronan, Ronan smiled at her, Angelina Jolie also nodded as a greeting.


    Coach Tina came over at this time and talked to Ronan about the fitness project to be carried out today. Ronan remembered the main points, and then stepped on the exercise bike and began to ride rhythmically.


    A lot of mechanical repetitive movements are actually boring to do too much. Fitness is not as fun as expected, or even a boring process.


    Ronan was a little distracted. He drove the car and remembered the news from Robert Lee. Robert Lee had already made an appointment for him. He will go to talk about New York next week and talk with copyright.


    The other party is stuck in a predicament and is trying to get out of the predicament with the copyright of the character in exchange for funds. For him, it is definitely the best opportunity.


    After the summer vacation next year, everything will change drastically, and the other party will inevitably realize the value of the role in their hands, far exceeding their own estimates.


    Although their estimated value is already high.


    "Concentrate!" Coach Tina''s voice sounded in her ears: "Speed ??up the rhythm!"


    Ronan hurriedly recovered, all his mental attention was focused on fitness. UU Reading


    According to the plan made by Coach Tina, Ronan rode for twenty-five minutes to be single. After a short break, he went to do barbell squats. After doing it twice, Angelina Jolie came to another machine next to him. Also started a barbell squat.


    "Chest up! Abdomen!" Coach Tina shouted at the side: "Hip up! Get up!"


    Ronan took advantage of the gap between putting down the barbell and glanced over there. Perhaps it was the impact of the filming of "Tomb Raider". Angelina Jolie could see obvious muscle lines.


    This is what a **** woman should look like.


    Think about the previous life after 2010, Angelina Jolie is skinny and out of shape, some street shots, the exposed legs are simply skinny.


    Ten minutes later, I changed the program again. This exercise lasted for a total of one hour, and then Tina sent Ronan and Angelina Jolie to the free movement area, letting the two relax their muscles with a relaxing walk.


    The two had time to talk a few words.

 Chapter 217： Action actress

    Walking side by side with Angelina Jolie on the wooden floor, Ronan looked at the slightly bulging biceps between her curved arms and said, "The effect of the exercise is obvious."


    Angelina Jolie glanced at Ronan and said, "You are not bad, you are stronger than when I first saw you."


    Both of them work out in this fitness club, and they also have the same fitness instructor. They often meet, and they are relatively familiar.


    Luo Nan said as he walked, "I heard that "Tomb Raider" is finished?"


    "It''s finished." Angelina Jolie said simply: "I just finished it before Thanksgiving. I ran a lot of places. This is my first time shooting an action movie.


    Ronan took the opportunity to say, "Do you want to make another one." He pointed to Angelina Jolie''s smoothly contoured upper arm, and said: "It''s hard to get it out. They should be useful."


    Angelina Jolie rolled her eyes insignificantly, and her thick lips rolled slowly: "It''s too tiring to shoot an action movie, and it''s easy to get injured if I''m not careful. I was injured once when I was shooting location scenes in Cambodia. "


    Ronan asked concerned: "Where did it hurt? It doesn''t matter, right?"


    One of Angelina Jolie¡¯s hands fell unconsciously on her hips. She was a bold person, and she didn¡¯t twitch, and said, ¡°I fell down when I landed, and a hard branch pierced me. Go in. Fortunately, it''s just a skin wound, and it''s healed now."


    Ronan nodded, subconsciously wanting to say that fortunately this place is thick, but knowing this is wrong, he said, "It''s okay." He turned the subject back again: "As long as you protect yourself, it''s actually not that easy to get hurt. ."


    "Why do you fancy me?" Angelina Jolie was a little curious: "With you and your company, it shouldn''t be difficult to find actors."


    Ronan said directly: "The number of really popular actresses is actually limited. I have contacted a few and found that you are the most suitable."


    This was secretly praised, Angelina Jolie has not had as much thought as she later, obviously very useful, smiled and said: "You should talk to my agent about this."


    "He is not letting go because he is biting on 7 million dollars in salary. I have a headache." Ronan said directly: "The crew only has a budget of 20 million dollars. I can''t afford the 7 million dollars in salary."


    After Shahai Entertainment contacted Angelina Jolie''s agent several times, the film remuneration talked about a stalemate of $7 million.


    Angelina Jolie said: "What project is it?"


    She is not repulsive to action movies. She has already won the performance award and has invested so much. She must find a way to recoup her money and make more money.


    Ronan said, "I have given your agent the script and character concept map. Oh, yes, I also have it in my briefcase. How about I give it to you?"


    Angelina Jolie did not refuse, and said, "It''s okay to see."


    Ten minutes later, the two returned to the dressing area. Angelina Jolie directly followed Ronan into the locker room that belonged to him. Ronan found the briefcase from the cabinet and found out the heroine Celine of "Underworld" Na''s conceptual artwork and role setting were handed to Angelina Jolie.


    This was specially prepared by him. He originally planned to talk to Angelina Jolie when he met her in the fitness club.


    Angelina Jolie took it, turned it over, and saw the graceful figure outlined by the tight leather jacket, with a strange sense of familiarity.


    Ronan said directly: "The appearance of this character is based on some of your characteristics."


    Angelina Jolie looked at Ronan, her wild face with a bit of puzzlement.


    "Action actresses are very rare in Hollywood." Ronan simply explained: "But if this type is done, it may become Super A, but the requirements for action actresses are relatively high. Let''s put it this way, Julie. I personally I think that the conditions for becoming a top action actress are more stringent than getting an Oscar for acting. And you, have these conditions."


    There are a few Hollywood stars who don¡¯t want to be superstars, Angelina Jolie is no exception: "Ronan, your lobbying is very convincing. But my father said a long time ago, don¡¯t believe the producer¡¯s words lightly. In order to achieve their goals, the producers dare to say anything."


    Ronan helplessly spread his hands: "Everyone who has worked with me in Hollywood knows that I am the most honest and reliable person."


    Angelina Jolie stared straight at Ronan for a long time, but she was also a little puzzled. There was no trace of Hollywood treacherousness and treacherousness on this young and handsome face.


    By the way, this person looks really good. A few years ago, maybe...


    Angelina Jolie shook her head slightly, got rid of these unreliable thoughts, erected the pile of materials, and asked: "Can I take these away?"


    Rona certainly won¡¯t refuse: ¡°Yes, Julie, I¡¯m serious, please think about it. You¡¯ve already won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. It¡¯s too difficult to get Best Actress, even if you get the most A good heroine may not be able to become a superstar, but if you take the action route, it is a shortcut to become a superstar. Even after the success of several action movies, you can become a member of the 20 million club like Julia Roberts. ."


    Hearing the last words, Angelina Jolie''s chest, which was slightly undulating because of her breathing, suddenly stopped, and after ten seconds, she undulated at a faster rate than before.


    Ronan said at this time: "In terms of remuneration, I hope that the early remuneration can be less, and then the latter will be paid in the way of profit sharing.


    Angelina Jolie collected the information and said, "I will consider the role carefully. Ronan, let''s talk to my agent about the pay."


    She waved to Ronan: "See you another day and keep in touch."


    "Goodbye." Ronan also waved.


    After taking a shower and changing clothes, Ronan returned to North Hollywood. That night, he met Kate Beckinsale and her agent at a coffee shop in North Hollywood.


    "Ben, it''s Ben Affleck." Ronan said to the two people: "He took me to the "Pearl Harbor" crew to watch the samples some time ago. IMHO, Miss Beckinsale, your character is not very good. outstanding."


    Kate Beckinsale''s face is a bit unsightly, and the agent stares at Ronan, seeming to turn his face at any time.


    Ronan bluntly said: "Miss Beckinsale is obviously imitating Nicole Kidman, both in terms of appearance and temperament or performance shaping, right?"


    Kate Beckinsale''s white face was instantly overcast.


    The agent was a little angry and wanted to rebut, but Kate Beckinsale pulled it gently.


    Others don''t know, but Kate Beckinsale knows that she is imitating Nicole Kidman in the role of Evelyn.


    "Mr. Anderson." The agent suppressed the displeasure in his heart and said: "The action movie does not conform to Kate''s style and positioning."


    Ronan shook his head and said, "Action movies are a shortcut to becoming a superstar. Haven''t you seen the success of "Charlie Girl"? Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz are red to purple. Female action films are becoming The mainstream, with the conditions of Miss Beckinsale, is very suitable for acting as an action role. This is a good opportunity brought by the development of the times!"


    He emphasized: "If Miss Beckinsale can seize the opportunity, not only can she establish her own actor style, but after several action movies are successful, she can also become a member of the 20 million club like Julia Roberts. ."


    Ronan didn''t blush or beat his heart when he said such purely foolish words.


    Kate Beckinsale touched the agent''s foot, stood up and said, "Excuse me, I''ll go to the bathroom."


    The agent knew that she did not want to participate in the next conversation, and also avoided the head-on conflict with the rapidly emerging young producers in the industry. After Kate Beckinsale went away, he said: "We also seriously considered what Mr. Anderson said. This possibility. Kate also hopes to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment, but Shahai Entertainment also has to show sincerity?"


    Ronan understood what he meant and said directly: "The $5 million salary is too high."


    The agent said a little tough: "Kate just starred in a big production costing 140 million US dollars! And she is the heroine!"


    "This film has not been released yet, and the success or failure is uncertain." Ronan said lightly: "What if Miss Beckinsale''s role is not well received?"


    "It''s impossible!" The agent became tougher: "The remuneration of 5 million US dollars, less than this figure, there is no need to talk about it."


    Negotiations are almost dead, Ronan is ready to leave, and finally said before leaving: "The basic salary of 2 million US dollars, plus 1% of the box office profit. Think about it, female action movies are the most suitable type for Miss Beckinsale. ."


    It''s a pity that the broker doesn''t listen at all.


    Ronan didn''t say much, and left directly.


    Kate Beckinsale is far from worth $5 million.


    Again, he would rather use the $7 million Angelina Jolie than the $5 million Kate Beckinsale.


    From a business perspective, the latter is inferior to the former in any respect.


    There is no news from Angelina Jolie for the time being, and Kate Beckinsale has little hope here Ronan contacted Charlize Theron¡¯s agent afterwards, and also asked Charlize Theron. Long issued an invitation.


    The South African diamonds of this era are positioned as pure vases in Hollywood. The pay is not high, but the commercial appeal is limited.


    To be precise, even after getting the Oscar actress, Charlize Theron''s commercial appeal is not strong.


    The American public does not seem to like this type of actress.


    Ronan also has doubts, but let people continue to contact him. If the conditions are right, Charlize Theron, who has a cold temperament, can play the role of cold Selena.


    Although no candidate for the heroine of "Underworld" was confirmed, Ronan left Los Angeles as planned and rushed to New York to prepare for more critical work.


    After leaving JFK Airport and rushing to the hotel in Manha, Ronan met Robert Lee and asked directly: "How is it? What''s the situation on Marvel Comics?"


    Marvel is the later Marvel, after Disney acquired Marvel Comics in the previous life, it changed its Chinese name.

 Chapter 218： Lack of money to sell his son

    The first thing Ronan did when he came to New York was to understand the specifics of Marvel comics. Although Robert Lee often called him to inform him, it was necessary to talk about it in person.


    In the living room of the hotel suite, Robert summed up his experience during this period and said to Ronan: "The situation at Marvel is more severe and chaotic than we initially knew in Los Angeles."


    Ronan sat on the sofa calmly: "Tell me carefully."


    Relativity Entertainment has been in contact with Marvel comics for a long time, and Robert has always been a representative: "From the mid to late 1980s, Marvel began to encounter various difficulties due to the relatively sluggish market environment of the comic industry as a whole. At that time, Marvel¡¯s leadership In order to raise money, Ron Perelman can only publish the copyright of his characters."


    "Is our target copyright still Marvel?" Ronan asked concerned.


    Robert replied: "Some are there, and some have been sold by Marvel."


    Ronan frowned: "Besides Spider-Man and other characters, does Marvel sell anything else? Let''s talk about it all."


    Robert explained in detail: "As early as 1985, Marvel sold Spider-Man to Cannon Pictures. Later, Cannon Pictures¡¯ chairman Menachem-Glan joined Twentieth Century Fox. The copyright was transferred to Twentieth Century Fox."


    These circumstances are a bit beyond Ronan''s expectations. Ronan thinks that the copyright of Spider-Man has always been in Sony Columbia''s hands.


    Sure enough, Marvel was in a bad situation before "Iron Man" was born, and his sons kept changing hands, but there was nothing to do.


    Robert continued: "Later, Gran sold the rights to the adaptation of Spider-Man to Columbia Pictures, ready for James Cameron to shoot, and Arnold Schwarzenegger will play Doctor Octopus. But MGM Acquired part of the assets of 20th Century Fox, including the copyright of Spider-Man, but Columbia Pictures insisted that the copyright should belong to them. The final result was that Columbia Pictures obtained the copyright of Spider-Man."


    "The way Marvel sells the copyright is to package and sell other characters that are intuitively related to the hero character. All Sony Entertainment has the copyright of other comic characters related to Spider-Man, such as Venom, Doctor Octopus, Vulture, Mystery and many more."


    Ronan had previously learned about the sales model of comic copyrights, and said: "This is a conventional authorization method for comic film copyrights. A movie company can''t just buy one character, otherwise the movie will not be shot."


    He sighed: "The Spider-Man live-action movie. Sony Columbia Pictures has approved the project. We can''t get the copyright of Little Spider."


    This is no way. Before Ronan came to Los Angeles, the copyrights of many heroes were sold by Marvel, which was struggling to raise funds.


    Before the "Spider-Man" movie came out, Marvel''s routine operation was to sell his son if he lacked money, and he was the first to sell valuable sons.


    It''s not that you don''t want to sell godsons, godsons are too small to sell, and they don''t sell well.


    "Marvel is very dissatisfied with the adaptation of Sony Columbia''s Spider-Man movie, especially the changes to some of Peter Parker''s settings." Robert shrugged: "But the son who sold it is no longer in their charge."


    He continued the topic just now: "The Hulk was bought by Universal Pictures as early as 1990, but Universal Pictures has doubts about superhero movies and has not made a film adaptation."


    Ronan knows that this is normal. It is not ten years from now. In most people''s minds, superhero movies are just niche movies.


    In Robert''s introduction, Ronan learned that Universal Pictures not only bought the Hulk, but also held the copyright of Namor.


    Namor is Marvel''s version of Atlantis, somewhat similar to Aquaman.


    "And the X-Men." Robert was full of regret, because it was difficult to get the relevant copyrights: "Marvel sold the X-Men''s copyright to Twentieth Century Fox in 1994. Since the mid-1990s, Marvel¡¯s situation is very bad, so the copyright began to sell more thoroughly. Twentieth Century Fox not only permanently owns the copyright of all the characters of the X-Men, but also fully owns the concept copyright of the word mutant, and can expand any X war. Police cartoon character."


    I don''t know why, Ronan suddenly flashed a sentence on the other side of the Pacific Ocean: It doesn''t hurt to sell Ye Tian.


    Ronan asked, "Where are the Fantastic Four?"


    Robert''s tone was filled with regret: "Marvel sold the copyright of the Fantastic Four to Constantine Pictures in 1986."


    "Constantin in Germany?" Ronan''s mind became alive in an instant. If the copyright is in Constantine''s hands, he might get it.


    But Robert''s words let him down again: "In 1999, Constantine Pictures sold the Fantastic Four to 20th Century Fox."


    Ronan shook his head. It was difficult to dig out what fell into the hands of the six major companies.


    Many things are not because he doesn''t want to take action, but because he can''t take action.


    When Ronan came to Los Angeles, Marvel sold his sons who could sell the price, including Iron Man!


    This is the news Ronan is most reluctant to hear.


    "In 1990, after Marvel sold it to Universal Pictures Hulk, they sold Iron Man-related characters to Universal Pictures."


    Robert glanced at Ronan. This was on the list Ronan gave him. All Marvel''s character copyrights ranked first, but things far exceeded their expectations: "In 1996, 20th Century Fox The company also bought the copyright of Iron Man from Universal. In 1999, the copyright of Iron Man was resold to New Line Pictures."


    Ronan was almost speechless when he heard what happened to Iron Man. Tony Stark''s fate turned out to be so rough.


    Poor child, my father doesn''t hurt, my uncle doesn''t love.


    But this situation can be understood by thinking about it. After all, strictly speaking, Iron Man can only be regarded as a second-line hero in Marvel comics. Before the movie appeared, its influence was not as powerful as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Hulk. First-line heroes.


    "None of these three companies pays much attention to Iron Man." Robert''s words also proved this point: "There is also no idea of ??filming. It is said that after Xin Xian Pictures purchased the copyright, it was determined that it was a burden. Once contacted Marvel Comics and asked Do they want to take back the copyright."


    Reclaiming the copyright is certainly not free, Robert said: "Marvel''s financial situation is very bad, it can''t raise enough funds, and... they don''t pay much attention to Iron Man."


    The copyright ownership of the real well-known characters in Marvel comics is complicated. Marvel not only sold the sons, but also allowed the people who sold the sons to resell them back and forth.


    Ronan asked strangely: "These companies resell copyrights back and forth. Marvel has no opinion?"


    It was his work, and the copyright was allowed to resell in this way.


    "Not only does Marvel have no opinion, but he is also happy to see it." Robert''s words also refreshed Ronan''s understanding of Marvel: "For every copyright transaction, Marvel can withdraw 10% of the copyright fee. ,and so¡­¡­"


    Ronan was speechless for a moment. After a while, he asked, "Has Marvel fallen to this point?"


    Robert said, "Yes."


    Afterwards, he gave Ronan a detailed explanation.


    Since the mid to late 1980s, the North American comics market has been in a sharp decline, and in the 1990s it is facing a cold ice period. The entire comic publishing includes peripheral industries, and the annual output value has fallen to less than 400 million US dollars.


    Marvel is one of the three largest cartoon companies in North America. Despite selling so many pro-sons, it still hasn''t escaped its fate.


    In 1996, Marvel struggled for internal power and finally filed for bankruptcy, and the huge comic empire faced collapse.


    But in 1997, Avi-Allard counterattacked and became the new chairman and chief executive officer of Marvel, which temporarily stopped Marvel from falling into the abyss.


    According to Robert, Avi Allard is very capable.


    Avi-Arad was not a senior of Marvel before. He once invested in a peripheral toy manufacturer. Later, this peripheral manufacturer was acquired by Marvel. Avi-Arad became one of Marvel¡¯s many minority shareholders. After filing for bankruptcy, Avi-Allard saw an opportunity to show his talents, borrowing from banks and cooperating with other institutions, and included Marvel as the new CEO.


    Of course, Avi-Allard has not many shares, only 10%, but it is enough to become the largest individual shareholder.


    It is a pity that this did not really change the situation of Marvel. The debt that Avi-Allard borrowed was naturally passed on to Marvel. Marvel has still struggled for the past two years.


    "Let''s put it this way, now that Marvel is so poor that almost the entire Avengers is ready to sell." Robert also felt a little shocking. The seemingly huge comic empire, in fact, strong outsiders, might collapse sometime: "This year, In order to raise funds, Marvel almost reached an agreement with Artisan Pictures. Fortunately, we stepped in."


    Ronan had heard Robert talk about it when he called before.


    Marvel has several huge debts that will be due at the end of this year It will be very troublesome if they are not returned. It is really impossible to raise funds, and Marvel can only hit the attention of its sons again.


    At present, only copyright can be exchanged for funds to solve operational problems under Marvel.


    When Robert came to New York, Marvel had just approached Artisan Pictures. Marvel planned to include Captain America, Black Panther, Black Widow, Deadpool, Iron Fist, Ant-Man, Punisher, Humanoid, and Vampire Mobius. The film and television rights including more than ten characters such as, Long Shot, etc., are packaged and sold to Artisan Pictures.


    But Artisan Pictures finally did not reach any cooperation with Marvel, in which Robert played a key role.


    Ronan didn''t have a detailed understanding of how Robert squeezed out the artisan film industry, and there is no need to pay special attention to it, because the result is very good.


    With the withdrawal of Artisan Pictures, Marvel has no other way in a short time but to discuss copyright transactions with Relativity Entertainment.


    (The copyrights sold by Marvel are real. Marvel¡¯s crisis is not only a problem caused by the comics industry, but also a power struggle between high-level leaders. Interested friends can check it online. The leading super tearing battle)

 Chapter 219： 23 line hero

    On the second day after arriving in New York, Ronan went to Marvel Comics headquarters as agreed to meet with Marvel''s CEO Avi Allard.


    The car in the car enters the famous Fifth Avenue, and the dense traffic makes the speed almost to the lowest.


    Ronan looked at the information about Marvel in his hand, combined with the situation in his previous life, thinking about the negotiation with Marvel.


    I vaguely remember that Walt Disney¡¯s acquisition of Marvel spent more than four billion US dollars, but that was not only after the success of "Iron Man", Marvel also recovered the copyrights or part of the copyrights of many well-known heroes.


    Now there is a huge gap between this Marvel, which almost sold all the well-known sons, and the Marvel acquired by Disney.


    And after Avi-Allard came to power, he also advocated cooperation with Hollywood studios through authorization in exchange for more funds.


    Ronan considered acquiring Marvel, and after thinking twice, temporarily suppressed his thoughts in this regard.


    In early 1989, Ron Perelman personally raised $82.5 million to buy the ownership of Marvel Comics from New World Pictures.


    At this time, Marvel has not yet been listed. Ron Perelman bought Marvel, playing more of a capital game. Two years later, he launched anime to be listed and sold 40% of them. Cash out of shares.


    It''s hard to say how much destructive the Marvel crisis is.


    In the words of a minority shareholder of Marvel, Perelman is like a plumber who helps you fix your water pipes. He not only completely ruins your house, but also wants to take your house away without paying a penny.


    With the exposure of a series of suspicious transactions and the bursting of the stock market bubble, Marvel''s stock price has already collapsed, from $35.75 per share in 1993 to $2.37 in 1997.


    But now Marvel Comics is no longer a pure comic production company before. After Avi-Allard took over, Marvel integrated ToyBiz toy company, comic sales channel company Hero World, etc., and the overall market value has risen to nearly 700 million dollars.


    This is also the reason why Ronan temporarily suppressed the idea of ??acquiring Marvel. He has to walk step by step. He has to eat a bite. If he walks fast, he will get eggs. If he eats too much, he will break his stomach.


    The outcome of Snake Tunxiang is very tragic, and Marvel also has a huge debt.


    Marvel integrated a number of companies, allowing Avi-Allard to win the final victory in the high-level power struggle, but Marvel itself was burdened with huge debts.


    Marvel at the beginning of 2000 and Marvel ten years later are two worlds.


    Robert came to New York for such a long time, had a long negotiation with Marvel, and collected a large amount of first-hand information from Marvel, and the work results were quite good.


    After so long negotiations, Marvel didn''t mind selling the copyrights of some characters to Relativity Entertainment, after all, they planned to make a deal with Artisan Pictures.


    The car parked in front of No. 417 Fifth Avenue. This is an old-style office building. The headquarters of Marvel Comics is located in this building.


    Now the sad Marvel is just one of the many tenants in this building.


    "Avi, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson, president of Relativity Entertainment."


    In a meeting room of Marvel Comics, Robert Lee introduced the two parties: "Ronan, this is Mr. Avi Allard, the CEO of Marvel."


    Ronan shook hands with Avi-Allard. This was a bald and big beard. He should be quite old, his beard and hair were almost white.


    "Welcome to Marvel." Avi Allard said with a smile.


    Ronan was very polite: "It is a great honor to come to the holy place where many heroes are born."


    Avi-Allard gave up his seat to Ronan and then asked them to bring coffee. After the simple politeness of both parties, they gradually entered the subject.


    "Mr. Anderson is very interested in Marvel''s superheroes?" Avi-Allard asked: "Want to get so many character authorizations at once?"


    Ronan¡¯s reason came casually: ¡°I¡¯m a fan of Marvel comics. I¡¯ve read all of Spider-Man¡¯s comics. When I was chatting with Sony Entertainment¡¯s Chris some time ago, I heard him mention that Marvel is in poor condition and needs urgently. Funding solves the problem. As a Marvel fan, I am willing to help Marvel overcome the difficulties."


    These words can be described as high-sounding.


    Marvel¡¯s debt dilemma is not a secret. When Avi-Allard borrowed money to acquire Marvel, he anticipated the current situation. In the past few years, it has not been without efforts, such as selling the copyright of "Blade Warrior" to New Line Shadow. Industry, sold the copyright of "Evil Rider" to Crystal Sky Pictures and so on.


    But this can only solve a temporary emergency.


    Avi-Allard said with a smile: "You can reach out in a critical moment, and Marvel is very grateful." As an old fox, he is not a vegetarian: "Mr. Anderson, why not do this? Interest provides a loan to Marvel. As long as Marvel can tide over the difficulties, it will return in the future."


    Robert looked at Avi-Allard, then at Ronan. Both of them are not easy.


    Ronan didn¡¯t have a trace of embarrassment on his face, and naturally said, ¡°It¡¯s okay to provide loans. But Relativity Entertainment is a commercial company. I am responsible to hundreds of employees. We are doing business, and business problems are solved by business. Relativity Entertainment provided Marvel with a $40 million commercial loan. Marvel pledged the copyrights of its 2,000 characters, and Relativity Entertainment has 30 years of usage rights, how about it?"


    Avi-Allard''s expression remained unchanged: "Mr. Anderson is joking, how can Marvel take advantage of friends for no reason?"


    The copyright of two thousand characters, can this person speak up?


    Ronan gave Robert Lee a wink, and Robert Lee said in due course: "Avi, we will follow the previous negotiations and only request the copyrights of 35 superheroes and their associated characters."


    Avi-Allard smiled and said: "I have said more than once, agreeing to this transaction, 35 superheroes and their associated characters totaling $50 million in licensing fees."


    Ronan didn''t answer the conversation. The price will be the cabbage price after ten years, but now it is definitely the lion''s opening.


    Robert Lee said: "The US$25 million license fee is the highest price we can accept."


    Avi-Allard knew who was the real master. He glanced at Ronan and said: "In 1997, Sony Columbia Pictures obtained the rights to Spider-Man at a cost of 7 million US dollars."


    "As far as I know, Sony Columbia did not buy the copyright from Marvel, and it is the copyright of the entire Spider-Man universe. When Cannon Pictures bought Spider-Man from Marvel, it only spent $350,000. You sold it last year. The basic license fee is only 1.5 million US dollars for the ghost rider!" Ronan said calmly: "Spiderman is the most famous superhero in Marvel comics, and his influence far exceeds other characters."


    He looked at Avi Allard: "Our ideal target is the first-line superheroes such as Spiderman, Hulk and Fantastic Four, but after Robert contacted you, he discovered that you have all sold the copyrights of the first-line superheroes. Up."


    Avi Allard sighed, the first-tier heroes were sold out, so it was the second-tier turn...


    This is not a long-term solution, he knows it very well, but he cannot change it in a short time.


    Ronan continued: "What is the value of the heroic role in this negotiation? You know better than us. Captain America is out of date. How many young people know about Captain America? The Panthers are not American superheroes at all. Widow and Hawkeye are third-tier at best. Guardians of the Galaxy comics have not sold much. Doctor Strange is not well-known among comic fans. The reputation of magical heroes like Thor has always been poor. Falcon, War Machine, Ant-Man, Marvel Captain, wait, let alone compare with Spider-Man, even Iron Man is not as well-known."


    Robert then said: "We can¡¯t pay such a high cost for these second- and third-tier superhero characters. If you can take back the copyrights of the Hulk, Fantastic Four, and Iron Man characters, add 50 million to the deal. We can consider the dollar."


    Avi-Allard smiled and said, "Two, with so many characters, how many movies can you make?"


    Ronan has a thick face and said directly: "Many of the characters in it are not well-known at all. They are just leafy characters in the comics. The adaptation of the movie can only exist as a supporting role at best, such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Hunter Is it possible for characters such as Eagle and Gears of War to make independent movies? I am afraid we will lose as much as we invest."


    Avi Allard knows these roles in his own family and knows Ronan''s words are true.


    Even the most famous Captain America on the list is very risky to make a movie. Will anyone like to watch Captain America movies in this era? He was embarrassed to mention the miserable Captain America filmed in 1994.


    Robert said at this time: "Before you contacted Artisan Pictures, there were a dozen superhero characters, and the other party only offered 15 million US dollars."


    Avi-Allard said with a smile: "So, we didn''t reach any agreement with Artisan Pictures."


    Ronan added: "50 million dollars is fine. But you have to sell all the copyrights, just like Marvel sold the Fantastic Four to 20th Century Fox."


    Because based on the agreement between the two parties, any new character created by Marvel comics in the Fantastic Four comics will directly become the property of 20th Century Fox, and in the benefits of the Fantastic Four adaptations, Marvel basically has no right to share.


    To be precise, Marvel was robbed by Twentieth Century Fox at that time because of a terrible situation in the previous life. Marvel directly suspended the publication of the Fantastic Four.


    Such an agreement is not wise, it is only a condition used by Ronan to lower prices. These characters leave the support of Marvel comics as if they are rootless.


    "It''s impossible." Avi Allard said directly: "Marvel must participate in the post-production division of the adapted film."


    No one is a fool, and of course the benefits that can be gained by the adaptation power will not be easily given up.


    Ronan took advantage of the situation and said: ¡°So, look farther, not just stare at the front. The copyright fee is too high, which will cause us to compress other aspects of the budget when making the film, which will affect the quality of the film, which may lead to The lower income in the later period is not in the interest of Marvel."


    The first meeting between the two parties, it lasted a full morning. Robert did a lot of work before. The senior officials of Avi-Allard and Marvel tend to complete the transaction, but the most important licensing fees and later The share ratio has never been negotiated.


    In the following days, Ronan continued to negotiate with Marvel. Best entertainment age

 Chapter 220： Copyright

    During the negotiation, Ronan could clearly feel that Marvel Comics really wanted to continue selling his son. The negotiation with Robert Lee dragged on for so long. On the one hand, it was because of the competition at the beginning of the artisan film industry, on the other hand. I want to sell it at a good price.


    Over the years, Marvel can only rely on selling his son to tide over the difficulties, and this time is no exception.


    It¡¯s not that there are no other sources of funds, but those who are willing to borrow or invest have too harsh requirements, especially for Avi-Allard, which may affect his authority and control in Marvel. .


    But Marvel is not only one way to choose.


    "Merrill Lynch is willing to relax the loan repayment time."


    In the meeting room, Avi Allard¡¯s most important deputy and his most steadfast supporter of Marvel, Isaac Palmat, said: ¡°But we need to use the copyright of more than 100 characters as collateral. During the mortgage, they have the right to sell. Lose the power of these roles."


    An executive said: "This way we pay too much."


    Think about it and know that it is impossible for Merrill Lynch to claim the copyright of ordinary characters, and the copyrights of more than 100 well-known cartoon characters fall into the hands of Merrill Lynch, and it is almost impossible for Marvel to take it back.


    Avi-Allard did not speak, just frowned and thought.


    Another executive looked at Avi Allard and Isaac Palmat at this time, and said: "Can you consider Karl Icahn''s capital injection?"


    Avi-Allard''s two sharp eyes, like knives, immediately fell on this person.


    Isaac-Palmat said slowly: "Marvel has just stabilized internally. Are we going to let another careerist enter Marvel and continue the turmoil?"


    The man wanted to distinguish, Avi-Allard raised his hand to stop him, and said, "Karl Icahn''s funds don''t need to be considered."


    Carl Icahn competed with Avi Arad for Marvel a few years ago, and he was Avi Arad''s opponent. Isn''t it a joke of his own power to introduce his funds?


    Isaac Palmat said at this time: "There is another way, everyone can discuss it." He directly said: "Do you remember what happened last year? Michael Jackson wanted to buy Marvel, and once personally came to the door. ."


    Someone reminded: "That''s Michael Jackson who wants to play Spider-Man, but I don''t know that the copyright to Spider-Man is no longer in our hands."


    "Michael Jackson''s financial resources are not a problem." Many people are full of doubts: "But he is troubled and scandals are too many. We accept his capital injection. Will he bring these troubles to Marvel?"


    With this statement, many people are shaking their heads. Marvel''s internal friction in the past few years once led to the application for bankruptcy, which naturally rejected troublesome characters.


    Avi Allard said: "Michael Jackson is too casual. He said he wanted to acquire Marvel for Spider-Man. Now that the copyright of Spider-Man is not in Marvel, he has no interest at all. Even if he is interested, if we Introducing his funds, he made some non-distributive requests, what should he do?"


    Under the "hard work" of the North American media for decades, Michael Jackson has been demonized.


    Thinking of the various rumors of Michael Jackson, everyone opposed it.


    Seeing this, Isaac Palmat said: "Ronan Anderson''s relativistic entertainment is the best choice."


    The meeting room was quiet.


    Someone asked: "Isn''t the price inappropriate?"


    "The price can be discussed slowly." Someone said.


    Someone also reminded: "Authorization is possible, but the situation like "Fantastic Four" should never happen again."


    This series of Marvel sold too badly, not only did it not have the right to directly participate in the later division, even if there are new related characters in the Fantastic Four comics, the copyright is still 20th Century Fox.


    Avi Allard said: "We have had several rounds of negotiations with Ronan Anderson himself, and Relativity Entertainment does not oppose Marvel''s enjoyment of the late-stage share."


    The others were relieved.


    Another said: "Relativity Entertainment''s bid is too low. It is better to mortgage the copyright directly to Merrill Lynch."


    "Relativity Entertainment only needs 35 superheroes and related characters." Someone directly retorted: "In the list of Merrill Lynch evidence, there are more than 100 superhero characters!"


    Avi-Allard raised his hand to stop the quarrel and said: "Cooperating with Relativity Entertainment will not only solve the crisis in front of Marvel, but also ensure that we will have income for a long time in the future."


    The opponents stopped talking. After all, if they can participate in the later stage of the film, the income is far from the current licensing fee.


    Avi-Allard added: "It is already December, and the debt we have evidenced at Merrill Lynch is about to expire. If we drag it on, there is no way."


    At this meeting, Avi-Allard unified the opinions within Marvel.


    In the next two days, Lawyer Dinah Ampton also came to New York from Los Angeles and joined Ronan¡¯s negotiation team to participate in the final negotiations between Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics to deal with some legal issues.


    When the basic licensing fee was about US$30 million, the two parties reached an agreement.


    This basic authorization fee is sufficient to ensure that Marvel can survive the immediate crisis. In addition to the authorization fee, Marvel also attaches great importance to the subsequent revenue sharing.


    "The five percent box office share is not much!" Isaac Palmat said: "The ghost rider authorized by us also has a five percent box office share."


    Robert immediately retorted: "The Ghost Rider has always been a legendary magical masterpiece. In Marvel, there is a series of stories dedicated to his main issue. It has been created and has become a popular comic book popular in North America several times since its birth. In the list of Relativity Entertainment, apart from Captain America, which other characters can compare to the Ghost Rider?"


    "If it''s Spider-Man, Hulk, and Fantastic Four, the 5% of the box office split is not excessive, but these..." He shook his head: "Hollywood adaptations are based on the influence of the original book. The second and third line works require a 5% total box office share, which is unprecedented in Hollywood! A 3% box office profit share is the most reasonable ratio!"


    Speaking of now, Ronan rarely speaks directly anymore, just waiting for the final decision.


    After several days of splitting, Ronan was not in a hurry. Without competitors, time was not good for Marvel.


    Marvel basically sold out his own sons, even if he wanted to find someone to sell the remaining godsons, he couldn''t do anything for a while.


    This is not in a few years after all.


    The current Marvel and the Marvel after "Iron Man" are completely two concepts.


    In mid-December, Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics finally reached a licensing agreement for 35 superheroes and associated characters.


    The basic licensing fee is US$30 million. The purchaser is Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, and the fee needs to be paid in one lump sum before Christmas.


    The most ridiculous thing is the later stage of negotiations. Nowadays, Hollywood film adaptations, except for newcomers or companies with no strength, the latter stage is basically a necessary condition for adaptation copyright.


    Marvel was pitted by Twentieth Century Fox once, and of course it will not give up the later share.


    In terms of box office, the two parties have reached a 5% net box office profit sharing; offline home entertainment and TV stations and other venues copyright authorization, Marvel enjoys 20%; plane authorization 20%...


    In terms of movie copyright, Marvel enjoys a 30% profit share for dolls, toys, and office workers.


    The later period is divided into annual settlement.


    This is also the most common proportion of comics in the industry. Marvel was scammed in the first two years, and there are various supervision and restrictive clauses in the later sharing agreement.


    "Blade Warrior" adapted by Xin Xian Pictures, the response is pretty good, and it is also one of the cut films with very good commercial revenue.


    However, Marvel, as the copyright owner of the original work, only received a pitiful $25,000 in the late share of "Blade Warrior".


    The contract is very strict. After Marvel has been pitted by Twentieth Century Fox and New Line Film, it will naturally focus on the theory of relativity and Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan made concessions in this regard. He did not intend to pit Marvel. This was originally a win-win cooperation. The agreement signed by the two parties stipulated that all relevant authorized characters of Marvel Comics should create new comic stories, owned by Shahai Entertainment. Priority in adaptation rights, and like X-Men and Spider-Man authorization, Shahai Entertainment has the right to expand movies based on roles.


    To put it bluntly, Relativity Entertainment bought not only the copyright of these characters, but also the film copyright of their comic universe.


    This is the same authorization as Spider-Man, X-Men, Hulk, etc.


    Given Marvel''s appropriate late division, Marvel will continue to create comics about these characters and open up new stories, and Shahai Entertainment can also adapt them based on these.


    Like the previous "Fantastic Four" Twentieth Century Fox did nothing. In order to preserve the copyright and even make a bad film, Marvel killed the Fantastic Four directly in the comics and then announced the suspension.


    This is simply hurting each other.


    In addition, Ronan also signed a supplementary clause on "Iron Man" with Marvel.


    At present, the copyright of Iron Man is in the hands of Xin Xian Pictures, which, like the previous two film companies with copyright, is not interested in the adaptation of Iron Man and wants to sell the copyright back to Marvel.


    The supplementary clause requires Marvel to assist Shahai Entertainment to obtain the copyright of "Iron Man", and Shahai Entertainment is responsible for all costs incurred.


    With the signing of the agreement, Ronan obtained the copyright of the most important project in the future. Even if the Marvel comics appear in the future beyond his knowledge, at least it will allow Shahai Entertainment to shoot from "Iron Man" to "Avengers 4." ".


    The internal chaos of Marvel Comics in recent years, the financial crisis, the overall depression of the comic industry, the recession of the economic environment, the big explosion of Marvel¡¯s adaptation of the film has not yet appeared, etc., and many factors are combined to make this good. opportunity.

 Chapter 221： Old fox

    ? At the lounge in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria, Ronan is looking at an invitation letter, which was faxed by Ang Lee, director of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and invited Ronan to attend the Los Angeles film review a few days later. People''s Association Awards Cocktail Party.


    Although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has not been officially released in North America, the related publicity and public relations work has already begun.


    Ang Lee put all his energy into it, and of course these film critics who can wave the banner will not let it go.


    "We stay here for two more days." Ronan put down the invitation letter and said to Robert: "Wait for Marvel to take back the copyright of Iron Man before going back."


    Marvel urgently needed money. As soon as the agreement was signed, it contacted Xinxian Pictures to discuss the recovery of Iron Man''s copyright.


    Although Xinxian Pictures asked for a high price of 3.5 million U.S. dollars, but with Shahai Entertainment paying the bill, Marvel''s talks basically went smoothly and will soon sign a copyright recovery agreement with Xinxian Pictures.


    The homeless son is going home, but the parents bought it back just to sell it at a better price.


    The Marvel superheroes of this era, as long as they are well-known enough, live a full life.


    Robert asked at this time: "By the way, Avi Allard asked me yesterday, when will these authorized characters start to adapt the film?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan said: "It will take five years at the earliest, or even seven or eight years later. With the strength of relativity entertainment, the recent adaptation cannot maximize the benefits."


    If you want to maximize the benefits, we still need to see how far the relativity entertainment can develop, and then see if there are suitable opportunities.


    And the copyright of the Hulk is still in the hands of Universal Pictures.


    In the previous life, Universal Pictures used the Hulk card''s Marvel and Disney to be ecstatic.


    After "Invincible Hulk", Marvel has repeatedly wanted to take back the copyright of the Hulk and shoot a single-player movie. However, once filming, it will give the world a lot of rights and profits. "Union" was a huge success, and no independent Hulk movie was made.


    And Spiderman...


    Sony Columbia is already preparing for this "Spider-Man" movie. As long as the box office is as successful as the previous life, Sony will definitely hold onto Spider-Man''s thighs.


    In the previous life, DreamWorks Pictures had problems with Spielberg, and Sony Columbia Pictures had a bad performance and shot Spider-Man.


    Robert reminded: "There is a key funding issue for superhero movies. This type of movie requires too many special effects, and special effects are very costly."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Therefore, before we start the superhero movie project, we must establish a more complete and broad funding channel."


    Special effects must not be faked at all. The special effects that cost 30 million US dollars and 50 million US dollars can be distinguished at a glance, and there is no place for speculation.


    But superhero movies are the type that needs special effects the most.


    Ronan roughly remembers that in his previous life, in 2005, Marvel decided to start shooting "Iron Man" movies. However, funding was still a big problem. The budget of "Iron Man" was not something that Marvel could afford. So Marvel and Merrill Lynch Securities signed an agreement to mortgage the copyrights of many roles such as Thor and Captain America, in exchange for nearly 100 million U.S. dollars in investment.


    If "Iron Man" fails, Marvel will not have another chance, because Merrill Lynch will immediately own the copyright to the mortgage role.


    This is a big bet, and Marvel won the bet, using the method of borrowing chickens to lay eggs.


    Ronan remembered one more thing and asked, "How about the copyright of the short story Anne-Plux?"


    "No contact yet." Robert told the truth: "When I came to New York, I have been staring at Marvel, and I haven''t talked with Annie Plux."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Don''t worry, it''s Christmas soon. You can go back to Los Angeles for a vacation. It''s not too late to come back to talk after the New Year.


    In this era, how many people are interested in homosexuality or short film copyright?


    Even Ang Lee, who chose this project, was forced to have no choice but to die.


    Ang Lee is not suitable for purely commercial movies. The author''s style is too strong. The Hulk...


    Ronan never wanted to remind Ang Lee in the past that it would be too difficult for Universal Pictures to get the copyright of the Hulk if it didn''t make a big deal on the "Hulk" project.


    In the previous life, perhaps it was the fiasco of "The Hulk" that led to the "Invincible Hulk" that Marvel cooperated with Universal Pictures, and the Hulk joined the Avengers.


    It is difficult to extract copyright from the six major companies, and the opportunity is too rare.


    No need to do anything anyway, just wait steadily.


    Ronan talked to Robert about the acquisition of copyrights. From the corner of his eyes, he suddenly saw a familiar figure flashing by, and soon a low quarrel came from the rest table behind him.


    One of them sounds familiar.


    Looking back, Ronan saw a short-haired Asian man talking in a huff. On the other side was a tall white girl with a height of 1.8 meters.


    The two voices were low, and they spoke fast, and they couldn''t hear clearly what they were talking about, but they were obviously fighting.


    The tall girl Ronan knows and has met several times before. Angela Lindevo, now the hottest supermodel, was just named 2000 Model of the Year this month.


    The Asians who quarreled with her looked very strange. According to Western standards for Asians, the appearance was very unique and quite recognizable.


    But from an Asian aesthetic point of view, this woman has small eyes, a flat nose, freckles, and a face like a cake. She looks very weird. At first glance, she looks like a live version of a ghost doll Hanako.


    Ronan recognized her here. After all, this face has appeared in many Hollywood movies.


    Compared with Devon Aoki, the traditional American girl Angela Lindevo is simply a stunning beauty.


    The quarrel only lasted less than a minute. Devon Aoki seemed to give in and left soon. Angela Lindevo turned his head and saw Ronan.


    The two knew each other, and Ronan had to say hello to her with a smile: "Good morning, Angie."


    "Ronan." Angela Lindeman had a smile on her cold face: "Why are you here?"


    Seeing these two people say hello, Robert was very witty and said in a low voice: "I''m leaving now. Call me if I have something to do."


    Without waiting for Ronan to respond, Robert left directly.


    Ronan looked at Angela Lindevo: "I didn''t expect to meet you here, Angie."


    "I came to New York to work." Angela Lindevo said with a smile: "I just checked into the hotel yesterday."


    Ronan tried to invite: "Please sit down."


    Angela Lindevo came over, sat opposite Ronan, and said, "Isn''t your company in Los Angeles?"


    "Come to New York on a business trip." Ronan said, "I also live in this hotel."


    Angela Lindevo asked, "Is Carmen too?"


    Ronan knew that she was asking Carmen Case, sighed lightly, and said, "We haven''t been in touch for a long time."


    Angela Lindevo immediately understood the meaning of Ronan''s words and said, "Sorry..."


    "It doesn''t matter." Ronan briefly explained: "Carmen''s business is in Europe, and I am in the United States."


    Angela Lindevo nodded slightly. It seems that the two broke up for a reason, and said: "Carmen is a very ambitious person."


    Ronan nodded in response, and then asked, "Is Carmen in New York?"


    "No, she rarely comes to the United States to work." Angela Lindevo took a look at Ronan and said specifically: "You have been with Carmen for so long, and you should know that she rarely comes to the United States."


    Ronan said, "Yeah, this is the problem."


    Angela Lindevo raised her eyebrows and looked like an old fox, and said: "If you divide by region, Carmen is a European model, like me is an American model. European models are basically focused on Europe, while American models Although I often work in Europe, I actually stay in the United States most of the time."


    She added: "For example, Devin Aoki just now, she is American, and she lives in New York most of the time."


    Ronan asked specifically: "She is also a model?"


    "Yes." Angela Lindevo seemed to have calmed down: "Devin Aoki is still a very powerful model. The year before last, he replaced Naomi Campbell and became the number one spokesperson for Versace. This year I grabbed it from me. Got an advertisement for a Chanel product."


    She seemed very open: "This is why I quarreled with her."


    It is not surprising that Ronan, the actresses are everywhere in Hollywood, and the more competitive model scene will not be any better.


    "I''m a little weird." Ronan stood on Angela Lindevo''s side in doubt, "Devin Aoki looks so weird, why did anyone ask her to speak for him?"


    Hearing this, Angela Lindevo couldn''t help laughing, still smiling happily.


    Because she had a good relationship with Carmen Case, she had previously learned about Ronan with Carmen Case and knew that this was the boss of the Hollywood studio, a big man who made hundreds of millions of dollars in a movie.


    Such a person with status and status faintly praised her in words and belittled Devon Aoki, which made people feel quite cheerful.


    Ronan could perceive the change of Angela Lindevo deliberately asked: "Am I wrong? I know that models pay attention to recognition, but this recognition should not be like Angie. In this way, it is amazing at a glance, can you keep it in your mind?"


    Angela Lindevo is very useful, shrugging playfully, and said: "The right to speak in the fashion circle is in the hands of very few people. Devon Aoki is now Karl Lagerfeld''s darling."


    Ronan could only secretly sigh that Karl Lagerfeld''s aesthetic is really extraordinary, he has transcended all mankind.


    Think about the models who are favored by Karl Lagerfeld. Except for a handful of them, most of them are quite normal.


    It is indeed very recognizable.


    The two chatted for a while, when it was almost noon, Ronan invited him: "Anji, is it an honor to invite you to lunch?"


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 Chapter 222： sisters

    ?


    After renting a car temporarily from the hotel, Ronan solemnly invited Angela Lindevo to get on the car, and did not hire a driver. As an old driver, Ronan drove Angela Lindevo straight to Madison Avenue.


    Before coming over, the restaurant had been booked.


    Angela Lindevo, a supermodel who has been famous for many years, watched the car gradually approaching Madison Park and asked, "Is this going to the 11th restaurant?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I have already booked a position."


    Angela Lindevo nodded slightly, did not speak any more, but a pair of fox eyes kept turning, occasionally falling on Ronan.


    Why is Ronan so enthusiastic and hospitable? Because of Carmen Case? Obviously not.


    Angela Lindevo took the path of modeling when she was fourteen years old. She is well-informed and certainly has some guesses in her heart.


    But she is not disgusted, nor will she have any emotions because of Carmen Case, after all, the other party has no contact with Carmen Case.


    Young, handsome and rich in gold, it is also a pleasure to enjoy a luxurious meal with such a man in the winter afternoon.


    The car stopped in front of the restaurant, Ronan got out first to help Angela Lindevo open the door.


    "Anji, please here." Ronan said with a smile.


    "Thank you." Angela Lindevo followed him towards the restaurant.


    The 11th Restaurant at Madison Park is a Michelin three-star restaurant. It is famous in New York for its excellent cooking skills and carefully selected seasonal food. The elegant new decoration of the city garden and the homely service attract diners.


    Ronan was lucky today and booked a seat. If it is changed to night or weekend, it is difficult to book a seat one day in advance.


    Like most men, in front of a supermodel, Ronan behaved very gentlemanly, courteous and not ingratiating, making people feel like spring breeze.


    After all, he is not a real hairy boy.


    The restaurant has two large floor-to-ceiling windows, through which sunlight spills into the restaurant lobby, and the white tablecloths are more elegant.


    Ronan and Angela Lindevo pass through the classic marble door, and in front of them is a bright space with a three-story ceiling.


    The rugged lines and powerful columns all express a retro urban spirit-the unattainable sense of nobility that the high-end class of the last century pursued, and the modern and retro aristocratic atmosphere.


    Since Angela Lindevo is a model, Ronan specifically asked before ordering: "Are there any taboos?"


    Angela Lindevo smiled and said, "No." She enjoyed Ronan''s carefulness: "It''s okay to let go of a meal occasionally, but I will add one more fitness class this week."


    Ronan asked Angela Lindevo to order first, and then ordered the food himself.


    This restaurant is not as expensive as imagined. You can enjoy eight to ten exquisite dishes for $296.


    Of course, this is a date-style lunch for two people.


    It is very expensive to switch to commercial hospitality in large hotels. It is also common to entertain customers in previous lives and have a meal of tens of thousands.


    Angela Lindevo smiled and said, "Actually, if you come to New York, I should have invited you."


    Ronan said, "Anji, we are old friends, we don''t need to be so polite."


    "That''s right." When Angela Lindwo laughed, her eyes were more like foxes: "We have known each other for two years, right?"


    Ronan nodded: "It''s been more than two years, when we met at Dior''s party."


    Angela Lindeman looked specifically at Ronan: "You looked thinner then than you are now."


    "That year I was busy with work, pressure was also heavy, and my weight kept dropping." Ronan said simply: "Starting this year, I have hired a professional fitness trainer, and I have also developed some muscles."


    Angela Lindevo asked what she was interested in: "Hollywood entrepreneurship is under pressure, right?"


    Ronan told the truth: "It''s very big and the competition in this circle is fierce."


    "But you succeeded." Angela Lindevo put on a curious look: "It is said that your company made hundreds of millions of dollars in one movie. It is a miracle."


    Ronan¡¯s proper modesty: "Good luck. I just started a group company and happened to meet Blair the Witch. I didn¡¯t expect the film to sell 150 million US dollars at the box office in North America."


    Angela Lindevo smiled and said, "It''s amazing."


    Ronan changed the subject: "Don''t talk about me. Congratulations yet. Angie, congratulations on getting this year''s model of the year."


    Speaking of Model of the Year, Angela Lindevo is very happy. Although this is the model of the year selected by "Vogue" magazine, she can receive this honor, which shows that she is already one of the top models in the industry.


    The two chatted for a while, and the restaurant started serving food.


    What diners expect most in Restaurant No. 11 is the novel interpretation of the food before it is served, and the dining experience without the boundaries of the kitchen.


    Each guest should be served by at least 3 to 4 people. After each dish, the entire set of tableware will be replaced. Each dish is matched with a perfect opening. The energy and spirit behind each dish are amazing.


    Fresh asparagus with black truffle sauce is a dish with a sense of performance. It is made by simmering fresh asparagus and black truffles with noble and fragrant black truffles.


    Asparagus cooked at low temperature maintains the freshness of the original ingredients, and the flavor is further enhanced after being dipped in the gravy.


    Lavender crispy duck breast is the signature dish of the restaurant. It is said that the roast duck that has been matured after 12 days is only a small piece of meat from the selected duck breast. The rest of the meat can no longer be made into a delicious dish and can only be discarded. The material is noble.


    The skin is crispy, the inside is moist, the light burnt aroma and the natural aroma of spices linger, refreshing.


    The delicious duck breast does have a beautiful taste that makes people sinking, and it has a sauce made with artichokes, yellow apricots and foie gras to enhance the flavor and surprise the taste buds.


    Alaska flame cake, the chef poured burning alcohol on the cake to burn the delicate texture, and then poke the cream away to reveal the crispy inner layer.


    Only a small bite of the cake is really on the tip of the tongue, but the wonderful viewing experience has greatly opened the taste buds, and people''s mood suddenly jumped...


    The whole meal process is like watching a movie about food. The extraordinary performance seems to fade away in a flick of a finger. The waiter''s retelling of New York''s food culture at the time is not at all lengthy and annoying, but it gives a person. Opportunity to learn about the classics and innovations of New York.


    After lunch, Ronan asked, "Where to go in the afternoon?"


    Angela Lindevo said apologetically: "I''m going to the agency in the afternoon."


    Ronan asked again: "Should I send you?"


    Angela Lindevo thought for a while and said: "You accompany me back to the hotel first. I will change my clothes before going to the company."


    The two returned to the Waldorf Astoria and entered the lobby of the hotel and met two blonde girls. The taller one took the initiative to say hello to Angela Lindevo: "Hi, Angie!"


    "Hi, Paris." Angela Lindevo apparently knew these two people: "Hi, Nikki."


    The eyes of the two blonde girls immediately turned to Ronan, and Paris-Hilton asked Angela Lindevo: "Is this your boyfriend?"


    Angela Lindevo first smiled apologetically to Ronan, and then introduced to both parties: "Ronan, this is Paris, this is Nikki, the daughter of the Hilton family. Paris, Nikki, this is Ronan, a Hollywood producer and owner of Relativity Entertainment."


    Nikki Hilton was still young, and just nodded to Ronan, even if he said hello.


    The two Ronan had heard of it countless times in their previous lives, and nodded to Nikki Hilton, knowing that this was the daughter of the rebellious age.


    Paris-Hilton was more enthusiastic than her sister, looked at Ronan curiously, and asked: "Are you really a Hollywood producer? The owner of a movie company?"


    Ronan glanced at Angela Lindevo, and said politely, "Yes."


    Angela Lindevo took Ronan''s arm with a little arrogance, and said in detail: "Have you heard of the films "Human Removal Project", "Reaper Is Coming" and "Blair the Witch"? Ronan is the producer of these films, and they are all shot by Ronan¡¯s company."


    Paris-Hilton was a little excited: "I have watched "Reaper is Coming" and "Blair the Witch." You turned out to be a producer? You don''t seem to be a few years older than me?"


    Ronan smiled and did not speak, Angela Lindevo took the conversation and chatted with Paris Hilton.


    Soon, Ronan accompanied Angela Lindevo into the elevator.


    "I''m in the same model agency as Paris Hilton." Angela Lindevo explained simply: "This girl is very active and knows most of the people in the company, but she has a lot of thoughts."


    Ronan nodded, well-known sisters Hilde, there are too many rumors about them on the previous life network, and there are videotapes.


    "She is a model?" Ronan asked curiously.


    Angela Lindevo said: "Now these rich girls are different from before all of them want to be famous. Together with Paris Hilton, there is also a large real estate company in New York. Shang¡¯s daughter, they are rich, so they want to be famous."


    Ronan said, "It turned out to be so."


    The elevator is coming down, Angela Lindevo said: "I change my clothes and go to the agency immediately. Ronan, don''t accompany me up, I will contact you when I have time."


    Ronan knew that he couldn''t force it at this time and said, "Then I won''t send you up." He thought about it, and then said, "I can''t stay in New York for a few days. Angie, will you go to Los Angeles soon?"


    Angela Lindevo was silent for two seconds, and then said: "There are a few Golden Globe red carpet spots on the company''s side. I will ask my agent to ask for one. See you in Los Angeles."


    The two made an appointment to meet in Los Angeles next month. Ronan watched Angela Lindevo get on the elevator, took out his mobile phone and prepared to call Robert, when someone came over.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    The person here is Paris Hilton.

 Chapter 223： Star dream

    At the lounge in the hotel lobby, Ronan looked at Paris Hilton on the opposite side. This rich daughter is tall, with flowing hair, bright eyes and white teeth, full of youthful movement and vitality.


    She was still not as dusty as she was later.


    If I remember correctly, this is a girl less than twenty years old.


    "Miss Hilton, are you looking for me?" Ronan asked.


    "Call me Paris, friends call me that." Paris-Hilton seems to have asked Ronan, not the rumored arrogance. "Can I call you Ronan?"


    The two are about the same age, she thinks it is easy to get closer, and as a princess in the circle, she is confident in this respect.


    Paris-Hilton blinked catlike eyes and said, "Ronan, I want to ask something."


    Ronan is also welcome, "Please speak."


    Paris Hilton asked, "Do you think I can be an actor?"


    "Excuse me." Ronan asked back "Paris, do you want to be an actor?"


    Paris-Hilton stroked the drooping strands of blonde hair and said, "I have always wanted to be an actor and let more people know me."


    This girl seems to have an extraordinary desire to be famous. "You are a very successful producer in Hollywood. Do you think I have the potential to become a star?"


    Ronan put his hands on the table, looked up and down Paris-Hilton, and said, "There is no problem with the appearance, even if you look at the whole Hollywood, Paris, you are the most beautiful."


    If ordinary people say this, Paris-Hilton would only treat it as a botched flattery, but when he said it from the producer, Ronan, his eyes were crooked with a smile.


    Paris Hilton asked a little anxiously, "So I can be a star?"


    "Whether it will work, I can''t tell." Ronan gradually had an idea and began to direct the topic in his own direction. "I will know after trying."


    "How to try?" Paris Hilton was eager to try.


    Ronan further said, "Go to Hollywood, find a suitable crew to audition, and then participate in the movie, the effect is clear."


    Paris Hilton frowned "I don''t know anyone in Hollywood..."


    Ronan smiled without saying a word.


    "You?" Paris-Hilton looked at Ronan "Yes! You are a producer!"


    Ronan said at the right time, "Paris, if you are really interested in acting, I can introduce you to Hollywood."


    Paris Hilton has no interest in acting at all, only interested in being a star.


    "You can make me a star?" Paris-Hilton stared at Ronan''s eyes with enthusiasm. "The kind that has great popularity in the United States?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "With Miss Paris''s terms, it''s not difficult."


    Paris-Hilton thought that Ronan was praising her for being beautiful in disguise, and smiled happily. He only felt that this young Hollywood producer was not only handsome, but also capable of talking and knowing people.


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t say clearly that the eldest lady of the Hilton family, the future heir to the billions of wealth, looks good in her own right, and it is not difficult to be famous.


    Even if no one told Paris Hilton, she can figure it out in two years.


    Ronan took the initiative to invite, "Paris, I have a movie under planning, and several of the key roles are young people in their twenties."


    "Okay! OK!" Paris-Hilton said hurriedly, "When will the shooting start?"


    Ronan smiled, and some words are better to say in front, "This is a horror movie, the type my company is good at."


    Paris-Hilton said, "Horror movies don''t matter, as long as I can appear in the movie and show my face more."


    "Of course." Ronan added. "The film budget is limited and the pay may be very low."


    He added another sentence: "New actors are not paid very much."


    Paris-Hilton waved his hand repeatedly, "Money is not a problem, no pay is fine."


    Ronan nodded softly. "So, if you are interested, you can go to Los Angeles after the New Year and see the crew on the spot."


    "Do you have to wait after the new year?" Paris-Hilton was a little bit impatient. "When will the film be released?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "It will be released in March and April next year."


    Paris-Hilton said, "Okay! I will go to Los Angeles to find you after the New Year." She whispered, "When I become a star, can the **** who watch the real estate agent show off in front of me? Sometimes she made her crazy with envy and jealousy!"


    Ronan left her personal business card to Paris-Hilton "Paris, you can contact me directly when you are in Los Angeles."


    Paris-Hilton looked at the business card, took out his mobile phone, dialed the number on it, waited for Ronan to ring the ringtone, and winked at him. "This is my phone. You are welcome to call me." "


    Is this seduce me? Ronan glanced at Paris-Hilton. Probably not, maybe Paris-Hilton is not well-known and is already very stray in private.


    It is not uncommon for a ten-year-old American girl to have experienced dozens of times.


    Paris Hilton asked more about Hollywood gossip, and only left after his sister Nikki Hilton called to urge her.


    Ronan went back to the room upstairs, called Uvi-Bauer, and told him to leave a young female character with more drama.


    That¡¯s right, Ronan recommended to Paris-Hilton¡¯s "House of Death". The king of bad movies in the future will naturally match bad actors. Since he wants to show bad actors, use bad actors like Paris Hilton. Maybe it will be a good choice.


    Ronan¡¯s previous images of Paris-Hilton, the most impressive are undoubtedly "The Devil of the Wax Museum" and "Paris-Hilton Paris Night".


    Not to mention the latter, it''s easy to encounter mythical beasts.


    The former is a horror film. At that time, the filmmakers regarded Paris-Hilton as one of the film¡¯s selling points.


    Ronan doesn''t have any messy thoughts, but also wants to use Paris-Hilton as the selling point of the film and increase the topic of this bad film.


    The movie "House of Death" has a total production budget of only 1.2 million US dollars. The genre is originally a B-rated film, and the special effects are not as good as five cents. If you want to attract people to watch, it must be unique.


    Poor display is a feature on one side, and Paris Hilton, the billionaire heir, can be regarded as another.


    Paris Hilton''s entry into Hollywood will inevitably cause a certain degree of topicality. Even if it does not attract too many people, as long as a small group of people pay attention, it is enough.


    Besides, a rookie actor is not paid much at all.


    In Paris Hilton, low input and high output can be achieved.


    That night, Paris-Hilton called Ronan. Of course he did not invite Ronan to the Hilton sisters¡¯ room on the top floor of the hotel, but confirmed that he would provide the opportunity to enter Hollywood.


    Ronan fully agreed and even told Paris Hilton that the film was directed by a talented German director.


    Uvi Bauer''s directorial level, with Paris Hilton''s acting skills, no problem.


    It''s a perfect match for the film crew.


    Ronan self-calculated that if Paris Hilton joins, it is equivalent to an extra $23 million in publicity budget for the crew out of thin air.


    As long as there is a degree of topicality, there may be more movies in the theater.


    Ronan and Robert spent another day in New York. Marvel Comics and New Line Films negotiated the copyright recovery of "Iron Man". After New Line Films and Marvel officially signed a copyright agreement, "Iron Man" The copyright returned to Marvel, and then transferred to Shahai Entertainment according to the agreement signed with Shahai Entertainment.


    The prodigal son who returned home had not spent the night, so he was sold to another family by his old father, who had a difficult life.


    After getting the key "Iron Man" copyright, Ronan finally relaxed. The Avengers stage of the previous Marvel movie universe was completely centered on Iron Man and Captain America, and the character of Iron Man was also pleasing.


    With copyright in your hand, there will be more possibilities in the future.


    Ronan was also unambiguous. As the copyright of Iron Man was acquired, Shahai Entertainment asked the bank to mortgage 30 million US dollars. According to the contract, he paid Marvel a one-time basic transfer fee of 30 million US dollars.


    So far, all the work of his trip to New York has been completed, and it is time to return to Los Angeles.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan went to the crew of Uvi Bauer. Perhaps Ubau is a big flicker, and the director is scumbag, but he still has basic organizational skills. He has already recruited with the assistance of the production manager. With a lot of cheap and affordable manpower in the industry, the crew has basically taken shape.


    In terms of actors, the three young actors currently recruited by Wubao have a total salary of less than US$10,000.


    On the one hand, Uvi-Bauer can fool around, on the other hand, the new Hollywood actors are worthless.


    Just like Kate Beckinsale, who would have thought of a big production heroine with a production budget of up to 140 million U.S. dollars, and only $50,000 in remuneration.


    Uvi Bauer also tentatively wanted Ronan to increase his investment. Ronan certainly would not agree. This is a bad film. Even if you join Paris Hilton, it is difficult to say how much income you will have in the future.


    Ronan is also thinking about making Wubao, the king of bad movies, as loud as possible At that time, it is very likely that there will be a situation where the disgusting audience who was rotten by Wubao last time will be worthy of When I know that Wubao has made another movie, he can''t help but see if Wubao has broken into a new realm.


    There are definitely people with similar psychology, and there are many.


    Ronan suddenly felt that to study the film market, one should also study psychology.


    In addition, in the evening, Ronan began to write a new script, write a general story, and then go to the copyright office to register the copyright.


    As the time is getting closer to Christmas, the Oscar public relations for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has already begun. The publicity and lobbying are temporarily only the responsibility of the professional company hired. Since the film has not been released in North America, the intensity is not particularly strong.


    The film will be screened in North American theaters before Christmas. Ronan also prepared a small premiere.


    Before the film started, Ronan accepted Lee Ang''s suggestion to participate in the Los Angeles Film Critics Award.


    This is also one of Oscar''s outpost awards.


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 Chapter 224： Can afford

    ?


    As one of the three major film critics awards in the United States, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards have considerable influence during the awards season. This is the most influential moment of the year for film critics.


    And never advertised taste like their New York counterparts. The Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards pay more attention to the market, and the awards sometimes choose the blockbuster movies.


    But some people are well versed in the rules of the game and can always make themselves a winner.


    "Congratulations, Harvey."


    "Harvey, this time Miramax has won again!"


    "Getting the best picture, the next step is Oscar, right?"


    At the awards reception, Miramax''s "Unruly Love" won the best picture, and Harvey Weinstein was surrounded by congratulations for a while.


    Ang Lee looked at Harvey Weinstein, with some envy in his eyes.


    "Don''t worry." Ronan was calm and said: "Our film has not been released to the public."


    Ang Li smiled and said, "I just think this person is always a winner."


    Someone who knew him came over to say hello. Ronan shook hands with him, greeted him, waited for the other party to leave, and said to Li Ang: "He will not always be a winner. The college must consider the impact.


    In fact, after such a tragedy that shocked the world in 1999, the academy has also suppressed Miramax for several years. In the past two years, Miramax has achieved very few Oscars.


    There are many people in the banquet hall, and people come to say hello from time to time.


    Professionals from the public relations company hired by Embassy Pictures came here.


    Ronan shook hands with her, introduced Li Ang to her, and said, "Helena, you take Director Li around."


    The so-called Zhuan Zhuan means going to the film critics and some students and members to get acquainted with each other.


    Favor points in the Oscar selection are quite heavy.


    As soon as Li An left, a few old acquaintances came over.


    In this banquet hall with hundreds of people, too many people know each other.


    The people who came were Chris of Sony Entertainment and Navas of Lionsgate. The former has worked with Ronan many times, and the latter has released "Human Eradication Project."


    Chris asked curiously: "Ronan, I heard that the science fiction movie you bought is going to be released in Austria?"


    The publicity work has already started, Ronan didn''t need to lie, and said, "I just want to try."


    Navas asked: "Are you talking about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Ann Lee?"


    Ronan replied, "It''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."


    "Are you ready to hit the Oscars?" Navas looked at Ronan with a little surprise: "It''s developing too fast, right?"


    Ronan scratched his head a little: "Is this fast?"


    It has been three years since I came to Los Angeles, and its companies are barely able to be classified into the ranks of medium-sized companies, and they are of the lower-middle class.


    In the traditional division, without a film library, there is no foundation and strength.


    Navas was speechless: "Isn''t this fast?"


    I remember very clearly, that is, two years ago, Ronan Anderson was still a small producer of nothing. He made a horror film. In order to be released in theaters, he went everywhere to find ways. Lionsgate Films alone ran away. Times? I remember being dismissed by the distribution company after watching the film, that is, Lions Gate Pictures released the horror film because of its business strategy.


    How long has it been before, in order to release a small producer who was full of bags, he had to compete for the tall Oscar game.


    What about Lionsgate? Not to mention participating in the Oscars, there is no plan in this area for the time being.


    Chris suddenly interjected: "In fact, it is developing faster than you think. You forgot that "Human Removal Project 2" was released overseas by Ronan''s Embassy Pictures."


    Navas realized the most deadly point: "Shahai Entertainment Production, Embassy Pictures North America and overseas distribution. An industrial chain has taken shape!" He sighed lightly: "Ronan, Lionsgate is not comparable. Enter your relativity entertainment."


    There is nothing bad to admit about this. Only by facing the gap can we catch up.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I just had better luck."


    Navas has the urge to curse, is this better luck? Lionsgate is backed by a Canadian banking group. The owner Gustav also has a relationship with the government and has a deep personal relationship with Zidden. The past two years have been developing very fast.


    But compared with Relativity Entertainment, what is Lionsgate?


    Lionsgate does not even have a vital overseas distribution network!


    The gap seems a bit big.


    Navas is an executive of Lionsgate, thinking about how to make Lionsgate pay attention to the fast-rising relativistic entertainment. Perhaps Lionsgate can learn something useful from the development of relativistic entertainment.


    "Oh, Chris." A bold voice suddenly inserted into the small circle of three.


    Ronan turned his head to look, but Harvey Weinstein walked over and greeted Chris.


    Chris responded with a smile: "Hello, Harvey, congratulations on your best picture."


    "It''s too early to say congratulations." Harvey Weinstein greeted Navas again, and then his eyes fell on Ronan: "This one is?"


    Chris introduced: "Harvey, this is Ronan, Ronan Anderson, the owner of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan politely reached out and shook Harvey Weinstein.


    Harvey Weinstein seemed to remember something: "You bought a movie at this year''s Cannes Film Festival?"


    Ronan said calmly: "Yes, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Ann Lee."


    Harvey Weinstein nodded and said with a smile: "Originally this was a film that I was optimistic about, but you didn''t expect it to be the first."


    "How can this be called preemption?" Ronan retorted with a smile: "The relationship between Embassy Pictures and the copyright owner Mr. Xu is a normal commercial transaction, and there is no question of whether it is robbed or not."


    Could it be that Harvey-Weinstein fancy something, and the bid cannot satisfy the seller, and everyone else has to wait? Waiting for Miramax to buy it at a low price?


    Chris interjected: "Harvey, it''s common for a film to have multiple buyers."


    As an executive at Sony Entertainment, Chris doesn''t care much about people like Harvey Weinstein.


    Ronan nodded softly to Chris, and these words could be regarded as a relief for him.


    Navas and Ronan had worked together once, and they were not friends either. They stood silent and didn''t mean to interrupt.


    Harvey Weinstein still had a smile on his face, and smiled heartily: "I don''t mean anything else." He knew that Ronan was not an actor who allowed himself to be manipulated, but a film producer and company owner. : "I''m just worried that Mr. Anderson has just entered the industry. He has never been in contact with this kind of film and does not know how to operate."


    Ronan smiled politely: "The Embassy Pictures has formulated a sound publicity plan."


    Harvey Weinstein said: "I often come into contact with this type of film, do you need me to guide you?"


    "Good intentions," Ronan said with a smile, "Guide is unnecessary."


    Harvey Weinstein is also a veteran in Hollywood, frowning slightly, smiling and hiding a knife: "Young people, this kind of film is different from Hollywood horror films. It is easy to lose money if it does not work well."


    Ronan said: "It doesn''t matter, just try the tuition fee for the new type."


    Harvey Weinstein nodded: "You are young and have capital. Only when you lose money can you understand the heartache."


    These few words are obviously an old qualification, a bit rude, Ronan is not a good stubborn, even Spielberg dared to attack, let alone this fat man.


    "It''s okay, I made 50 or 60 million dollars in a movie." Ronan said lightly, "I can afford it."


    Chris took the opportunity to say: "Yes. "Human Elimination Project 2" has a box office of over 100 million in North America, and a global box office of 170 million US dollars. The Embassy Pictures does not care about this tuition."


    Harvey Weinstein''s fat face trembled slightly, and he said, "It seems that I am worrying too much. Mr. Anderson, good luck to you."


    The fat man didn''t take advantage of it, he didn''t even have any verbal words, so he could only leave in grief.


    As he walked to another circle, Harvey Weinstein turned his head and glanced at Ronan. Such people who grew up in the West have been exposed to Eastern movies? Know how to operate Eastern movies in North America? The North American market is so exclusive, if it is released according to the North American movie, he will be beaten to death!


    Harvey Weinstein is very confident in this regard. How many people in Hollywood understand overseas films, especially oriental films being released in North America?


    On the other side, Ronan dragged Chris, asked him to introduce many veteran members of the academy, and then worked hard to promote the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ronan emphatically emphasized one point to these people, the great significance of this western film with an oriental skin!


    Tell these people: Look, when a famous Eastern book is adapted into a movie, the core becomes Western-style, and you must learn "Sense and Emotion". This is a major victory for Hollywood culture.


    Many veteran members of the trainees eat this set quite a bit.


    This is actually a kind of Hollywood-style political correctness.


    Ronan¡¯s main goal is the best foreign language film, but the competition is relatively not so fierce.


    Of course, as long as there is hope, the nomination of the best director and the best film will also be contested.


    After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" entered the final stage of publicity before the release. In traditional media, the type of film selected is naturally an oriental martial arts film.


    But on the Internet, the navy department of the Embassy Pictures, in conjunction with the release of clips and promotional films, touted "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as an oriental classical science fiction movie.


    The propaganda film is also full of characters flying around, full of science fiction.


    The gimmicks of science fiction films have also attracted the attention of many fans in North America.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will be screened on demand. Before the Oscar nomination is announced, or if it is not won at the Golden Globes, the number of theaters will not exceed 1,000.


    There are only 30 on-demand cinemas launched first, mainly in cities where there are a large number of Chinese descent, such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco.


    And for the 30 theaters, Ronan asked them to coordinate with the theater company, and all chose places close to the Chinese community.


    Ronan is very sober, knowing that the main audience for this film is Chinese in North America.

 Chapter 225： See through

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    Los Angeles Chinatown, a busy day is coming to an end.


    In an old-style bookstore, Li Zi frequently went to look at the quartz clock on the wall, and occasionally looked at the door of the store. On the street outside the store, a girl of his age had been waiting for a long time.


    The shop owner found that the plum was abnormal and asked, "What''s wrong with you?"


    Li Zi scratched his head embarrassedly, and said, "Boss, can I go early today?"


    The boss looked serious: "I have something to say."


    Li Zi had no choice but to say: "My girlfriend asked me to go to the movies..."


    "Go." The boss didn''t feel embarrassed, and waved his hand: "Come early tomorrow morning."


    Li Zi hurriedly packed his things: "No problem." He looked at the martial arts book by his boss, and said before going out: "Boss, I''m going to watch a martial arts movie. You love watching martial arts so much. You can go and watch it when you have time on weekends. , The congee Rin-fat and the appearance are poor.


    The boss is a bit strange: "Can martial arts movies also be shown in American theaters?"


    This is very rare.


    Li Zi glanced outside, did not rush out, pleased to pull out a "Premiere" magazine from the shelf, pointed to the porridge Runfa and Qianqian on the cover and said: "This film is very publicized. The newspapers, There are advertisements everywhere in magazines and TV."


    The boss took the magazine and nodded: "Yeah."


    Seeing the boss reading the magazine seriously, Li Zi greeted him, went out of the shop, met his girlfriend, and rushed to Hollywood.


    This is the old Chinatown. Most of the Chinese have moved away, and some of them are doing business. There are more and more Vietnamese and Koreans, but the number far exceeds the Chinese.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not shown nearby, and Li Zi is going to Hollywood to attend the premiere.


    "you are too slow."


    Sitting in the car, Li Zi¡¯s girlfriend Lina complained: "I waited for you for almost an hour."


    Li Zi glanced at his watch, smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I can''t delay watching the premiere."


    Lina was a little puzzled: "This kind of film is very good?"


    Compared to Li Zi, Lina''s family has already been completely Westernized, and she is a little stranger to martial arts and the like.


    "Do you know that the congee Yunfa and the appearance are poor?" Li Zi roughly introduced: "This time it is not only the two of them, but there is also a heroine from China who is said to be the queen actress of the national teacher over there."


    Lina immediately remembered some rumors of Hollywood directors: "Queen''s use? How to use it? Is it used like that?"


    Li Zi was quite helpless with his gossip girlfriend, so he simply stopped talking about actors: "Do you know who the director is? Ang Lee! Hollywood''s first Chinese director! Recently, many newspapers and media have praised Ang Lee as the light of Chinese."


    "Hollywood''s No. 1 Chinese Director?" Lina couldn''t help refuting: "It should be John Wu? The gun action he designed for Tom Cruise is so cool!"


    Li Zi disdainfully said: "Twenty years, I still only play handsome, not grow up."


    The two talked about being noisy and quickly rushed to Hollywood''s Walk of Fame. At this time, a large number of movie fans had gathered in front of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, and there were shouts from time to time.


    "It seems that the red carpet has begun." Lina picked up the plum and ran over there.


    Li Zi comforted: "It''s probably a hot spot, it hasn''t started yet."


    The two squeezed into the crowd on the side of the red carpet, surrounded by mostly Chinese. There were thousands of people gathered. It seems that all the Chinese on the Walk of Fame gathered here at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.


    "It''s rare for a pure Chinese film to have such a big premiere."


    Li Zi heard the people around him talking.


    "I haven''t seen a martial arts movie in theaters in many years."


    "It''s all Chinese in the film, not like Jack Chen and Jet Lee, to please those old ghosts."


    "Ang Lee is amazing. Recently, many media have said that he is also a top director in Hollywood."


    "Have you not heard? "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has already declared an Oscar! It is said that it is very likely to win several Oscars! It is amazing that Chinese films can win Oscars!"


    Listening to the messy discussion, Lina asked Li Zi: "This movie seems to be very popular?"


    Li Zi leaned into her ear and said, "I don''t know the old ghosts, but they have a great influence among the Chinese. Recently, many people in Chinatown are discussing this film, discussing who is the best in Hollywood, Ang Lee and John Wu. Chinese director."


    Lina asked: "Who gets more support?"


    Li Zi shrugged: "Of course it is Li Ang! The media are all touting Li Ang."


    As a gossip party, Lina is not stupid, she immediately understood: "This is the film company promoting "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!"


    Anyway, she felt that John Wu was more handsome than Li Anqiang, and the heroes in the film were so handsome.


    The premiere of the red carpet kicked off at this time, and Ang Lee stepped onto the red carpet as the first guest.


    Cheers broke out on both sides of the red carpet, and even the voice of "Chinese Light" continued to come over.


    This voice made Li Ang a little nervous. Fortunately, he had been in Hollywood for many years. It was not a problem to deal with this kind of occasion. No matter what the fans shouted, they just smiled and waved frequently, and looked like a good old man.


    "Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts films rarely have any connection with real emotions and culture. They have remained at the level of sensory stimulation for a long time and cannot be improved."


    When he came to the media area, Ang Lee accepted the media interview: "But martial arts films and kung fu action films have become the new generation of Westerners and overseas Chinese ¡ª including my son, the best way to understand Eastern culture, and even the only way. , But they are exposed to the vulgar and inferior parts of Eastern culture."


    He said: "I have always been upset about this, but I can''t do anything about it. Therefore, I decided to make a film that reflects Eastern culture."


    Ronan was standing not far away, and was quite satisfied with Li Ang''s words. In the pre-screening publicity of this film, the reason and emotion of the Eastern style have been highlighted.


    Li Ang¡¯s words were carefully drafted by public relations and propaganda staff. The core of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is here. Li Ang said that this film reflects Eastern culture, and the easier it is for some people to think that Eastern culture should be like Li Ang. , To learn the essence of the West...


    After all, this is a film that pleases Westerners, and it can also please the Chinese in North America.


    Ronan did a survey. No matter how Chinese Americans in North America miss their motherland, after living here for many years, their thinking has actually been Westernized.


    Such publicity can not only please the Chinese audience, but also help the film win awards.


    Ang Li approached him at this time, stood next to Ronan, and said, "The light of the Chinese dare not be."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Propaganda needs." He reminded Ang Lee: "This is America. We are fighting for Oscars. We don''t even have confidence. How can we compete?"


    Ang Lee is a Westernized person after all, nodded and said, "Yes."


    Ronan added: "Oscar encourages public relations and encourages competition. Now is the time to be high-profile, Director Li must be high-profile."


    "I understand." Ang Lee is not a newcomer to Hollywood either.


    He knew what Ronan was saying was true. If he didn''t even show his competitive attitude, how would the judges know that you are fighting for the Oscar? How do you know that you value Oscars?


    This is not what it used to be after all, no public relations, no awards.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Come on, we will gain something."


    Other cast members came over one after another. Ronan, as the representative of the distributor, didn''t wait much, went straight into the theater, and the crew stayed in the media area for a group photo.


    The film crew has long known that the goal of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the Oscar. For them, this is a very rare opportunity. As long as the film can gain something from the Oscar, its value will increase immediately.


    Ronan entered the theater, met David Villa, and asked, "Is the publicity going well?"


    David Villa whispered: "I have reached an agreement with The Hollywood Reporter and Variety Show. Since Christmas, there have been more than four pages covering "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" for three consecutive weeks."


    "Variety Show" and "Hollywood Reporter" are the most influential entertainment magazines in the industry, and the award season publicity effect is excellent.


    Ronan reminded: "Don''t save money when it''s time to spend."


    Oscars not only fight for movies and interpersonal relationships, but also fight for investment and financial resources.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the Oscar competition is also a money war.


    To paraphrase a phrase from the football circle, those who throw money may not win the prize, but the winner must be the money.


    David Villa was a little worried: "There will be no problems with Ann Lee, right?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan is least worried about this part of Ang Lee. Compared with other Chinese directors, Ang Lee who lives in the United States knows Hollywood rules very well. He said to David Villa: "Ang Lee is a smart man and will fully cooperate with our work."


    Ang Lee studied film in the United States, and studied entertainment films, and from beginning to end, he did not give himself a position as a "master of art".


    He understood very early that the films he made looked like Asian content, but were actually Western ideas.


    Ronan and Ang have talked several times Ang Lee has said more than once that if you sell films in the United States and sell pure oriental films, 90% of them will have a dead end.


    Undoubtedly, Ang Lee had already seen through this point.


    Moreover, Ang Lee''s films also have an advantage. They are not very artistic, let alone obscure, and can be interpreted by ordinary audiences, and they are not difficult to understand at all.


    This is commendable.


    In fact, Ang Lee can be regarded as proficient in the American movie set.


    Otherwise, there would not be such a "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has the shell of martial arts, famous swords, heroes, landscapes, martial arts, grudges and children, and even introduces Zen Taoism, it is not a real martial arts movie.


    Ronan remembered that he had read a short commentary on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in his previous life: How many people dream of being a wanton Yu Jiaolong, but accidentally became Yu Xiulian who had endured it for a lifetime. When he died, he sighed like Li Mubai, "The whole life has been wasted." Of course, there are still some people like Luo Xiaohu, even if they are removed, it will not affect other people''s stories.

 Chapter 226： Blow hard

    "Flying around." Lina whispered: "The action design is very beautiful and pretty."


    She thought about it, and added: "It''s like dancing."


    Li Zi lowered his voice and said, "The action design is very characteristic."


    Speaking of which, he is also a die-hard movie fan. He has watched more movies and has some analytical skills.


    Yu Jiaolong''s chase scene with Yu Xiulian on the eaves after stealing the sword for the first time, in the three-minute action segment, fully highlights the respective martial arts characteristics of the two characters.


    Yu Jiaolong''s light work is better than Yu Xiulian, and the ground action is not Yu Xiulian''s opponent.


    So Yu Xiulian tried to drag Yujiaolong to the ground. Her strategy was: "Get me down!"


    Yu Jiaolong kept flying upwards gracefully, Yu Xiulian chased awkwardly but fought powerfully, which just showed Yu Jiaolong''s light and graceful, so lofty, Yu Xiulian''s simple and honest, down to earth.


    "Which company issued this film?" Li Zi was a little curious: "I have a good vision."


    At the end of the fight, Li Zi found a blond white man next to him with excitement, and said: "This science fiction movie is too awesome!"


    sci-fi movie? What the hell? The plum instantly covered with black lines.


    Li Zi took a closer look and found that the old ghosts nearby were watching the film seriously. Didn''t it mean that old ghosts don''t like watching subtitles? Can you understand the lines? Can they understand this film?


    Ronan never worried that American audiences would not understand.


    This film is a big health...No, it is a tragedy caused by the big sword.


    It is said that there is a peerless magic weapon called Qing Ming Sword. Wudang hero Li Mubai wants to retreat to the world. He will take this sword, which has followed him for many years and has won countless blood, to Yu Xiulian, the head of the escort. Give the high-ranking and respectable Lord Baylor, as a sign of retiring determination.


    But the big sword that has been stained with countless blood is too attractive. Yujiaolong is hungry and thirsty, and decides to steal the sword for his own use. As a result, a big sword provokes the situation of the world. Perhaps the sword has been stained with his own blood. The obsession with the sword leads to a love-hate relationship.


    This film fully reflects the harm of the Great Sword, and also provides a theoretical basis and realistic case for the subsequent total ban on the Great Sword.


    The person who played the big sword in the film, Li Mubai is dead, and Yu Jiaolong is also dead.


    What does this show? The great sword is infinitely harmful and kills people at every turn.


    During the screening, after each long martial arts scene, the audience applauded warmly.


    The excitement lasted until the end of the credits came up, and the spotlight fell on Ang Lee. He still had a shy and gentle smile.


    When the subtitles lit up the name of martial arts instructor Yuan Heping, Ronan stood up, opened his hands and signaled the audience to applaud Li Ang. The audience stood up and applauded for several minutes.


    Compared to the more subtle Li Ang, Ronan''s style is more public.


    This is also the need for publicity.


    After the premiere, there was a press conference. This was the moment for the film crew to play. Ronan asked David Villa to accompany him, and the rest of the company retreated.


    Although he has been busy searching for projects, pulling investment and negotiating copyright and other extremely important tasks, Ronan has also paid attention to the embassy film industry. For the release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the entire company invested far more than "Human Removal Project 2" Time and energy.


    After all, I have successfully released several horror and thriller movies, and the release of "Human Removal Project 2" is a familiar experience, and the awarding of the award season is the first time for the Embassy Film Industry.


    Ronan asked the embassy film staff to go back and have a good night''s sleep, and there will be a meeting early the next morning.


    The release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also marks the first Oscar competition for Embassy Pictures to the most critical sprint stage.


    Not to mention the chief creator of the crew and the propaganda staff of Embassy Pictures, even Ronan turned his attention to the Oscars.


    Every year on December 30th, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will mail out the nomination ballots of all members of the Academy, and collect them one week before the announcement of the nomination list. Can you be nominated and get the key Oscar admission ticket? The remaining one month Very critical.


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, Ronan finally integrated all aspects of publicity and public relations.


    Ronan looked at Garcia Rodr¨ªguez, the person in charge, and said: ¡°First, there will be a pull-out meeting. Starting tomorrow, you and the producer will organize more than five pull-out meetings, invite members of the academy to watch and hire Critics touted the film..."


    "There are also various publicity activities, media public relations and public relations banquets." Ronan said as simple as possible, "In short, you can''t keep "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and Ann Lee out of the sight of the media, film critics and Oscar judges."


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez responded immediately, even though he knew it was far more troublesome than Ronan said.


    This is not over yet, Ronan continued, "Public relations are not only for the Oscars, but also the weathervane awards before the Oscars, including the Golden Globes, focusing on the producer league awards and major union awards, which can increase nominations. Even the odds of winning."


    Garcia Rodriguez glanced down at the list. The awards season¡¯s outpost awards are numerous, such as the American Independent Spirit Award, the New York Film Critics Association Award, the Gotham Independent Film Award, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, the Producers League Award, Directors¡¯ Guild Award..."


    Ronan certainly knows that Oscar public relations are very troublesome, but Embassy Pictures has long been prepared.


    "The Golden Globe and the Union Award are the focus."


    Ronan picked up the water glass and took a big sip. "If we can get nominations for the Golden Globe and Union Awards, plus some necessary public relations methods, we can at least guarantee the best foreign language film of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Nominated."


    "Leave these to me." Garcia Rodr¨ªguez said, "I promise there will be no problems."


    Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "Look for someone to talk to Zongheng International, so that the producers can also work harder. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has gained a lot from the Oscars, and it has also greatly promoted the market outside North America. effect."


    Embassy Pictures only got the North American distribution rights.


    An executive responsible for direct communication with Zongheng International took the conversation: ¡°Zhengheng International has mobilized US$500,000 and will continue to invest in publicity before the Oscar nomination.¡±


    "Very good." Ronan nodded to the supervisor and said, "Your next job is to persuade them to invest more money on the Oscars."


    The supervisor responded, "Yes."


    Ronan added: "I will make time to talk to these two people as soon as possible." He turned to ask: "Where are our competitors? What are the competitive films?"


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas said: ¡°According to the news so far, the Mexican director Alessandro Inarido¡¯s "Love is a bitch", the Czech film "Parting Ways", the Belgian film "People "Rising to Fame" has declared the best foreign language film."


    Ronan asked: "There are very few media reports about these films? I have hardly seen them."


    Thomas replied: "These films have limited investment in public relations and publicity, and the distribution company is worried that the cost will not be recovered if the investment is too large."


    Oscars do have a pulling effect, but there is always a limit. If the investment is too high, it is not uncommon to lose money.


    Ronan is more confident. After all, the competition for the best foreign language film is far worse than the best director and best film awards.


    Nominations for the latter two awards are victory.


    At the end of the meeting, everyone else left. At Ronan''s hint, Garcia Rodriguez stayed.


    There are only two of them left in the conference room, and there is not so much scruples when it comes to secret things.


    "How is the work done by the film critics?" Ronan asked.


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez whispered: "We have sent all the thoughts that should be expressed. However, some people replied that if the film is not good enough, they should or will scold."


    Ronan said: "It''s okay, we can''t buy public opinion, it''s too difficult."


    "I believe film critics who like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will not be stingy with words of praise." Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez is still confident about this: "People who don''t like it will also be a little tactful when criticizing."


    Facts have proved that the work of the Embassy Pictures is very well done. One day after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was screened, comments from major media and film critics came out. Most of them were positive reviews. Even if there are negative reviews, they are not. The kind of words that are particularly sharp.


    Many of the film critics were not from Embassy Pictures'' PR, but the film still won their praise.


    Ives Michel, a full-time film critic of The New York Times, was deeply amazed by the perfect combination of various types of films in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" It was in the newspaper the next day after reading it. The movie commentary praised: "The feature of action movies is that their vigor and a lot of action hit the screen, and Mr. Li An created a crystal clear surface meaning, injecting this type of movie into a new vision and depth. , This is unique in previous movies of the same type."


    "The Hollywood Reporter" film critic Todd McCarthy commented in the column: "Ang Lee shows the style of Martin Scorsese and the style of Steven Spielberg, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Not only is it the best Kung Fu movie in history, it is also a romantic movie with Jane Austen''s literary style, not just a movie, but also an art!"


    Thanks to the large-scale activities of Embassy Pictures, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" became one of the most common names in the film media for a while.


    After Ronan greeted him, Tom Cruise also specifically mentioned this film in the interview.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is very successful. Director Li has the ability to make spectacular kung fu films that are both good-looking, artistic, emotional and deep, and acceptable to the audience. I have a discussion with a few friends who have watched the film. Fan, each of them can find something from this film. It is obviously different from the formulaic routines of Hollywood films, and it is refreshing."

 Chapter 227： Wave the flag and shout

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    In a small home theater, the Yujiaolong on the screen jumped off the cliff. The figure sitting in the dark showed a silent look of thinking, and then gently nodded.


    This jump is the finishing touch.


    Leap of freedom? Or something else...


    The picture on the screen goes out, and the lights in the home theater come on.


    A person in the back row came over, sat next to the silent, and asked, "Roger, can you write?"


    "Yes." Roger Albert''s mouth seemed to be a bit problematic, and his words were not very neat: "Jett, this is Lee''s new film?"


    Jett said: "Yes, the Cannes Film Festival premiered and was released by Embassy Pictures in North America."


    Roger Albert frowned: "Embassy Pictures? Don''t they only release small-cost overseas films? Can''t this film be made for less than 10 million US dollars?"


    Jeter replied: "The Embassy Pictures was acquired by Ronan Anderson, and the scale has expanded a lot. Not only can the film be released in North America, but it has also established overseas distribution channels." He saw that Roger Albert was a little confused and explained. Said: "This is Ronan Anderson of Shahai Entertainment, the producer of the "Human Removal Project" series and "Reaper is Coming." He also bought the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    "It''s him." Roger Albert had an inconvenient mouth and an abnormal tremor in his voice: "This young man has a very good vision. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a masterpiece.


    Jett also said: "There are rumors that the promotion and marketing of "Blair the Witch" is also from him."


    Roger Albert shook his head: "These are trivial little tricks. The real ability is to make good movies."


    Jeter disagrees, but he won¡¯t be stupid enough to say it. Roger Albert is falling behind the times,


    Of course, it''s just falling behind, and no one can deny Roger Albert''s powerful influence.


    What a remarkable achievement to win the Pulitzer Prize as a film critic?


    Jett turned back to the topic: "Roger, when did you write a column about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"?" He emphasized: "The people who submitted the paper said, whether it is praise or criticism, they can accept it."


    Roger Albert stood up: "You go to the living room and wait. I will go back to the study now. I will bring it to you today and see the newspaper tomorrow."


    Let the Embassy Film Industry use an intermediary to submit a draft to Roger Albert. Ronan specifically asked someone to do it. The top batch of film critics is really hard to influence, and money does not play a big role.


    These people cherish reputation very much.


    Ronan also did not expect to allow well-known film critics to praise "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" without a lower limit, and paid some price to ask Roger Albert for a draft, mainly because he remembered one thing, the previous life Roger Ai Bert is a standard Ang Lee.


    And Roger Albert also wrote an article about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Perhaps this is the masterpiece of the former publishing company.


    Therefore, Ronan should pay no less, and does not demand and influence the content of Roger Albert''s comments.


    There is a tacit understanding between the film industry and the film critic industry. The day after Ronan learned that Roger Albert should come down, he saw a column in the newspaper that Roger Albert commented on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    "The best martial arts movies are not about fighting, but about personal self-transcendence. The real knights get rid of the limitations of space, physical limitations and inner fear. Fighting in Western movies is often based on the premise that both sides hate each other. In martial arts movies, it is more about people''s control over power."


    "Ang Lee''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the best martial arts movie I have ever seen, and it even touched the most disconcerting audience. At the beginning of the film, there is a set of chasing shots. The room jumped to another room, and the critics applauded, because such shots are rare in other movies. I think it has something to do with the stretched body movements in the screen. It is so light, flexible and easy."


    "The fighting part in a martial arts movie is like the singing and dancing part in a song and dance film: after a certain dialogue, there is a corresponding dance. The action director of this film is Yuan Heping, and the representative work is "The Matrix", he advocates Form is more than practical. What matters is not who wins, but who looks more skilled."


    "But what makes "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" unique is the depth and poetry of the story. It has not only gorgeous action scenes, but also full of emotions, extreme romance and spiritual essence."


    "I know that some people will sneer at martial arts movies, just as some people hate westerns. Jack Warner once told his producer''Stop showing me movies written with feathers.'' But like all Like ambitious movies, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" transcends the limitations of genre films and becomes a genre of its own. It is excellent, evasive from reality, and extremely moving."


    In a five-star rating, Roger Albert gave four and a half stars and gave him a thumbs up.


    Roger Albert can influence many people during the awards season!


    After the first day of the screening, Rotten Tomatoes collected 42 related film reviews, with a positive rate of 98%, and the film critics averaged 8.8 points!


    This film about Western thoughts in a martial arts coat has been unanimously affirmed by mainstream North American media.


    Among them, Ronan''s targeted propaganda played a huge role.


    "Lee Ang''s brilliance is that he didn''t use the perspective of Orientals to narrate, but from the standpoint of Western culture to narrate from the perspective of Westerners'' perspective of Eastern culture."


    Similar advertisment promotion began to appear in North American media as early as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" participated in the Toronto Film Festival.


    As for the effect, it''s not too good.


    The film has received excellent media and film reviews, and Oscar public relations are also rapidly expanding.


    The most basic public relations work is to strive to allow more Oscar judges to see this film with their own eyes.


    It is very common for the Oscar judges to vote indiscriminately without seeing the films that are participating in the election. According to incomplete statistics, the proportion may be close to 50% or even more.


    There are so many films running for the Oscars every year, and no one can expect the judges to have seen these films.


    The core judges of the Oscars are undoubtedly the old men of the academy. Most of them have retired to the second line and have plenty of time.


    But more judges belong to actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, photographers and various behind-the-scenes professionals who are working on the front lines of Hollywood.


    This group of people is already busy with work, even when they are not busy, they still have to make appointments, drink alcohol, and take drugs. Where can there be so much time to watch movies.


    Although the college clearly stipulates that members are only eligible to vote if they have watched relevant videos.


    But this kind of regulation, even the most core old men rarely follow.


    It is normal to vote with your eyes closed or choose a familiar film to vote.


    If these people are allowed to watch "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and have a sense of familiarity, they are likely to win votes in their hands.


    In the nomination vote, the best foreign language film is similar to the best film. Not all judges are eligible to vote, but members of the Producers Union and the Directors¡¯ Guild Academy are responsible for voting.


    In order to get the judges to vote, the public relations company employed by Ronan started a phone bombardment.


    "Hello, Mr. Bryant. I am your old friend, Helena..."


    Sitting in her office, Helena Ayala is making today''s eleventh call. Although her voice is a little hoarse, her smile is still bright, and her tone is more natural: "We mail to you Have you received the DVD of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? Yes. When do you plan to watch it? This movie is really good. Can you watch it as soon as possible?"


    Even through the phone, Helena still smiled like a flower: "What? You don''t have a DVD player? Sorry, I''m very sorry. Our job is not done. You are at home now, right? I will send someone to send you the DVD player right away. No, no...This is the equipment we provide for you to watch "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". There is no charge. When you don¡¯t use it, it¡¯s not too late to return it to us."


    Hanging up the phone, Helena wrote down the corresponding address and handed it to a staff member next to it: "Kirk, go to the warehouse and pick up a DVD player and deliver it to this address."


    "Okay." The staff ran out quickly.


    Helena picked up the phone again and dialed another member of the Producers Union. After the call was connected, after a brief greeting, she said: "What do you think of the film directed by Ang Lee? Advocating to commend those who have made remarkable achievements in film and those who promote the spread of cultural values, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" allows Western culture to seize the beachhead of the East. Director Ang Lee has made a lot of contributions in these aspects..."


    Satisfied with hanging up, Helena glanced at the phone book and dialed another number...


    Public relations are simple to say, but quite tedious to do, and you must master or the effect may be counterproductive.


    The beautifully produced DVDs were sent out from the Embassy Pictures and entered the homes of countless judges.


    At the critical moment, Ronan also stood up and cheered for Li Ang and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    As a person who bought the North American copyright, at a weekend pull-up event organized by Embassy Pictures for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the influential "Vanity Fair" in the industry briefly interviewed Ronan.


    Ronan has been hiding behind the scenes and rarely stretched his feet to the front of the screen, but at this time he would not miss every opportunity to expand publicity.


    "The great thing about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is that it adds a lot of human touch and artistic flavor when it shows the plot of the power struggle in the rivers and lakes that might seem cold. It is precisely this kind of integration of different movie genres. The essence of the strategy has successfully touched the hearts of various audience groups. It is not only a martial arts film, an action film, but also an art film and a romance film."


    "Director Ang Lee also hopes that everyone who has watched this movie will reflect on the relationship between time and space, human body and consciousness..."


    In the midst of busyness, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" spent the first weekend of screenings in North America.

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    In the reception room of Embassy Pictures, Li An and Xu Ligong, who had arrived separately, met and waited patiently for Ronan to appear.


    "Based on your past experience, how likely is the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" fire?" Xu Ligong asked.


    Li An thought about it and said, "The results are very good. In just 30 theaters, I got 1.58 million U.S. dollars in three days over the weekend, and the box office in a single room exceeded 50,000 U.S. dollars. This is the first time in my directorship. "


    Xu Ligong frowned slightly and said, "Why not expand the screening?"


    Ang Lee knew that he didn''t know much about the screening strategy of Hollywood award-winning movies, and said: "Limiting the screening range can eliminate the possibility of audiences who do not like this type of audience from entering the theater and ensure the reputation of the film. Word of mouth is very important for awards."


    Xu Ligong nodded and asked: "You can get 1.58 million US dollars in 30 theaters in 3 days. Have we sold it cheaply?"


    This feeling was uncontrollable when he saw the box office data.


    "It''s very likely." Ang Li gave a wry smile: "I knew we had signed a share contract."


    Xu Ligong is also a producer and owner of a film company. From this perspective, he said: "If a share contract is signed, will Embassy Pictures invest so much resources for North American publicity and distribution?"


    Ang Lee stopped speaking, it seemed unlikely.


    "Fortunately, we still have markets outside of North America." Xu Ligong was fortunate.


    Ang Lee sighed: "Ronan Anderson is very savvy. He seems to understand the audience of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" better than us. The publicity and distribution are very targeted. Let''s just say this weekend, if it is not for the theater, it will be arranged. In areas where Chinese people gather, the box office of a single library cannot be so high.


    With such a high single-library box office, the average attendance rate must exceed 80%.


    Xu Ligong squeezed out a smile and said: "We finally did not find the wrong person. Fortunately, we did not sell it to Harvey Weinstein. As long as the film can bring a certain momentum in North America, there will be heat overseas."


    Ang Lee said: "Now it''s time to see the effect of the expansion."


    The reception room door opened and Ronan walked in and greeted Li An and Xu Ligong.


    Ronan said to the two people: "Starting from this weekend, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will gradually expand the screening scale, first to 100, and 300 after the New Year. If the film can gain something at the Golden Globe Awards After the Golden Globes, we expanded the screenings to 1,500 theaters or more. If the Golden Globes are not rewarded, we will wait for the Oscar nominations to be announced before completely expanding the scale of screenings."


    He emphasized: "We take a long-term screening."


    Long-term screening is not very beneficial to the distribution company. The longer the screening time, the greater the overall share of the theater party, and even for the screening after 20 weeks, the theater line can withdraw 80 to 90% of the box office.


    Ronan asked people to make a budget, and the film screening was delayed for more than 20 weeks, and the overall share of the Embassy Pictures may only be 45 percent.


    Of course, long-term screening is not entirely a bad thing. It can expand the popularity and audience of the film, which is good for the subsequent offline distribution.


    "We are laymen on publishing matters." Xu Ligong was very humble: "We have to rely on Mr. Anderson and Embassy Pictures in this regard."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Mr. Xu is too polite. We are now a community of interests. The performance of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has been excellent. It has proved its ability to burst into the market. The Embassy Film Industry will invest all resources that can be invested. Don''t worry, you two."


    Ang Li and Xu Ligong also laughed. Ronan''s previous performance of keeping promises made them feel more at ease with Ronan''s words.


    Xu Ligong said politely: "Mr. Anderson doesn''t have to be polite wherever we are needed."


    Having said that, Ronan would of course not be polite, and said: "Two of you, the announcement and release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is going on during the awards season and Oscars. It will be Christmas soon and will be distributed from the Academy. The nomination votes are very close. Our publicity and public relations work must be intensified. Embassy Pictures is a new company participating in the Oscar competition. It must be lacking in experience and ability. If possible, I hope the two can do more work."


    What did this mean? As a businessman, Xu Ligong immediately heard it. He couldn''t wait to give himself a mouth, why would he say more polite things?


    Li Ang didn''t think so much, and said directly: "I will fully cooperate with Embassy Pictures and Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan smiled and nodded, then looked at Xu Ligong, as if waiting for him to express his attitude.


    Xu Ligong said: "I have contacted several media outlets to advertise "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" after the New Year.


    "It''s better to get in touch more." Ronan would be embarrassed to say that when he should be thick-skinned, his heart is definitely not white: "Mr. Xu, if we can combine the strength of our two companies, we can work together. The Golden Globes and Oscars will be more certain."


    The power of the two companies? Xu Ligong did not refute, but couldn''t help but mutter: The North American publisher of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is Embassy Pictures, right? We sell you the copyright, and we don¡¯t get a dollar in North America¡¯s revenue. Are you embarrassed to ask us to contribute?


    Seeing that Li Ang and Xu Ligong were not talking, Ronan knew what they were thinking without guessing, and said with a smile: "Although many people say that the gold content of Oscars is not as good as the three major European film festivals, but the impact of Oscars on business It¡¯s more powerful. If I remember correctly, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has not yet been released in Europe, Australia and Latin America. If it can get a best foreign language film award, or even nomination, this film will have the least box office plus offline revenue. It can also rise by 50%."


    Xu Ligong looked at Li Ang, and Li Ang nodded slightly.


    Oscar''s impetus is still great.


    Ronan said calmly: "An Oscar award can make "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" famous all over the world."


    Xu Ligong gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Anderson, after the New Year, Zongheng International will use another $1 million for the advertising of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ronan said confidently: "This way we have greater confidence, maybe Director Li can still win the best director nomination."


    Li An was humble again and again, but there was a slight smile on his face unconsciously.


    Ronan sent the two people away and basically achieved his goal. With the progress of public relations and publicity work, his confidence in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has increased.


    It is not only nominated for best foreign language film, but also for best director and best film.


    The hot spots of the award season, such as "Never Compromise" and "Gladiator", are typical Hollywood movies, and there are some direct opponents of the best film nominated for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which are simply Oscar propositions. composition.


    This kind of film has advantages and disadvantages. This type of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" may bring freshness to the judges.


    After all, reading some propositional essays every year, even the most conservative old man may get bored.


    For example, a film like "Never Compromise" is simply an Oscar stereotype.


    Moreover, since the mid to late 1990s, such films have become more and more popular.


    The biggest feature of these films is that they are made in response to the appetites and preferences of the Oscars of the old white judges. The subject matter and the protagonist will always be controversial. The seemingly extraordinary posture will eventually return to a framework acceptable to the public and maintain mainstream values. Give the actors enough space to play and emphasize quality performances. The performance of the actors must be trained by methods without accident.


    It must be a drama, not funny.


    The most representative of this is undoubtedly biographical films. The popularity of biographical films is due to the very realistic security considerations of Hollywood filmmakers, because most judges want to see familiar faces play familiar roles.


    These Oscar contest films, except for a few with a strong personal style, if carefully analyzed, they are not fundamentally different from the summer blockbuster visual films. They are all industrial assembly line products that cater to the appetite of some people.


    When commercial productions and teen films are getting closer to clich¨¦ themes such as comic adaptations and heroes saving the world, the films that originally participated in the awards season competition are a kind of resistance to clich¨¦s, but after years of hard work by the Oscar judges, After all, this kind of resistance has become another stereotype.


    After the beginning of the new week, heavy snow fell in the northeastern United States, and New York was no exception.


    The cold weather and the flying snowflakes have drastically reduced the number of people going out, but the entrance of a large independent theater near New York¡¯s Chinatown is extremely lively.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has gradually gained a reputation among Chinese circles across the United States.


    Even though the New York City in December is very windy and snowy from time to time, there are long queues at the entrance of the theater where "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is shown. An American version of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" poster is erected in the wind, attracting passing crowds.


    Perhaps it was influenced by the Americans New York Chinese reacted very directly to the film in the theater. They would applaud after Yu Jiaolong and Yu Xiulian¡¯s eaves chase, and they would be on the dart board of the two. When confronted, they exclaimed and admired, and laughed in the desert chase of Yu Jiaolong and Luo Xiaohu, as if they were not watching a movie, but a stage play performed live.


    "When the grand, entertaining and artistic "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" appeared, it immediately attracted audiences, and the film critics were unanimously applauded. Some Americans specially organized a plane to Hong Kong just to fully experience the atmosphere of martial arts movies. , And the film critics wrote "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to regain your long-lost enthusiasm for the movie."


    This is certainly not the real situation, but the propaganda of the Embassy Pictures.


    But there is one thing that cannot be denied that Ang Lee did not disappoint the Chinese audience in North America. The word-of-mouth of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has gradually expanded to more groups through the fermentation of Chinese audiences and newspaper media.


    When Christmas arrived, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" expanded to 100 theaters, earned US$4.15 million during the Christmas weekend, and the box office of single-libraries reached US$41,500, continuing to run at a high level.


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    Similarly, the new theaters added after the expanded screening are still located near the Chinese community.


    Ronan was not blindly optimistic because of his excellent box office performance in the first week of the screening, and he would not overestimate the status of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which has no award-protected body, among American audiences. This film can win heavyweight awards. Before, the mainstream audience group was always Chinese.


    If you expand it slightly, people from East and Southeast Asia can also be included.


    Indeed, many Americans who have watched "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in theaters think that this sci-fi movie makes them fascinated by it, but other situations have not happened.


    For example, when some old Americans saw the hanging wire shots flying around, they laughed collectively.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" doesn''t have any funny scenes.


    There are even many old Americans who think this is a Japanese film, and some people will argue with others when they refute it.


    In the preview, there are not many other types of old American audiences except for Chinese and Asian people. Unless "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" wins important Hollywood awards such as Golden Globes or Oscar nominations, the situation will not be much denied. Change.


    Americans always take themselves too seriously and don''t take others seriously.


    Countless foreign movies are terrible in the North American market.


    Fortunately, Ang Lee is a clever man who knows how to shoot to please the beautiful audience.


    In recent days, Ang Lee is also spinning.


    In the morning, I went to the "Los Angeles Times" film critic Kenneth Turan''s breakfast date. At noon I had lunch with the directors of the Producers Union. In the evening I had a drink with Schmidt of the Directors Guild. This sounds like a fantastic schedule. , It''s just an ordinary day for a prize redemptor during the awards season.


    In just one week from Christmas to New Year, Ang Lee, under the arrangement of the Embassy Pictures, participated in two pull-up sessions, three media interviews, a public television talk show, and visited more than ten senior members of the college.


    He even personally presented some old men with hardcover DVDs of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and matching souvenirs. The porcelain made by Embassy Pictures in the Royal Albert Company of the United Kingdom was printed with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on the porcelain. Relevant patterns and logos are claimed to be props used in the film, allowing the judges to appreciate the serious and responsible attitude of the crew when shooting the film.


    Similar excuses can always be found.


    "I gotta Feeling."


    On the way to an event, Ang Lee finally had some free time and said to his agent: "The public relations between Ronan and Embassy Pictures, like Harvey Weinstein, are pressing the line."


    The agent said: "It''s okay, the bottom line of Oscar public relations has long been held down by Harvey Weinstein and Miramax."


    Ang Li was a little worried: "This is an art award, but it has become a money game."


    The agent smiled and said, "Movie art is never without money."


    Li Ang was silent for a while, and nodded lightly. He had a deep understanding of this. For this "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", he and Xu Ligong were about to sell iron.


    The car soon arrived at the hotel that had been scheduled with Vanity Fair. Ang Li got out of the car and refreshed and showed his best mental state.


    In many cases, the quality of a movie is very subjective, and it is also very easy to be influenced by the opinions of others, because it has no judging standards, and Oscars are different from those in European film festivals. It is produced by thousands of judges. Therefore, it is possible to influence the votes of these judges in public opinion.


    Oscar public relations is like a campaign battle. All activities are like battlefields. They have to build momentum for themselves, fight each other, and canvass votes like an election, which is exhausting.


    Every event is accompanied by a banquet. The chicken in Los Angeles is like plastic. This kind of ¡®plastic chicken banquet¡¯ must be eaten at least 20 or 30 times to get an Oscar.


    For the little golden man, even the unpalatable "plastic chicken" has to be swallowed.


    Face the media with smiles, talk to film critics to make them feel like spring breeze, and the actors'' union and directors'' union have to establish relationships, not to talk nonsense, and it takes a step by step to get to the Oscar.


    Ang Lee is very clear that the unspoken rules behind the Oscars are full of controversy: Art is never the only criterion. Factors such as luck, popularity, public relations, etc. will determine the ownership of the award in the end.


    On the last weekend of 2000, the North American screening of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" expanded to 300 theaters, and the expansion strategy was still focused on theaters close to the Chinese community.


    Due to the accuracy of the film¡¯s distribution strategy and the targeted publicity, the North American reputation is extremely good. After the expanded screening, not only did the box office of single theaters plummet, but the trend was unusually stable. The average box office of 300 theaters on weekends was as high as 28,900 US dollars.


    This is also the third weekend of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", with a total of 13.45 million US dollars at the North American box office.


    Ronan is very sure that this film that spent 8 million US dollars to buy out the North American copyright will inevitably bring profits, even if it won nothing at the Oscars.


    If you can gain something at the Oscars, it is not difficult to win tens of millions of dollars in profits.


    The investment in the Oscar is meaningful, because it has won the favor of the academy and the judges, nominations for works and even winning the Oscars can bring great economic returns.


    The re-screening of the film, the sale and reprint of the DVD, the sales of peripherals, and even the investment in other films of the company will all become a matter of course. This is the "reputation" effect.


    In addition to newspaper advertisements, the public relations company Ronan hired also placed outdoor billboards in areas where Hollywood filmmakers live, such as Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. At the same time, it has also begun to follow new media trends and create a "Tiger Hidden Dragon" canvassing website and blog.


    Many people regard canvassing as an Oscar''s "shadow" and sneer at it, believing that the film is good enough to kill everything. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences encourages canvassing public relations within the prescribed scope, which is a manifestation of the will to free competition.


    In order to stand out from a group of strong competitors and get the desired result, Ronan did not hesitate to adopt a somewhat over-the-top move and ran a full-page advertisement in the "New York Times", advocating that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is "the best of the year". the film".


    It is also a propaganda offensive, directly targeting members of the college who have voting rights, and is more cost-effective.


    To this end, the Embassy Pictures and PR companies spare no effort to fill the judges¡¯ mailboxes with relevant graphic materials introducing "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and also spare the judges¡¯ daily activities.


    Just after entering 2001, some important outpost awards, including the Golden Globes, have successively announced nominations, and the name "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has appeared on numerous nominations.


    At the American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won three nominations for best director, best film industry and best film score.


    For the Hollywood Industry Union and Association Awards, which can be regarded as the real Oscars, Ang Lee was nominated for the Best Director of the Directors Guild Award, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated for the Best Picture of the Producers League, and Bao Dexi also won Nominated for the Best Photography Award by the Photographers Association.


    The nomination of these awards almost guarantees that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will get nominated for several Oscar awards, and it is not impossible even for best director and best film.


    Nominated for these awards, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has attracted more attention.


    Embassy Pictures and Xu Ligong¡¯s Vertical and Horizontal International made another effort. In this time period when voting was already possible, they bought a large number of media advertisements, sponsored multiple programs, and won many famous critics to make them work hard for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" blow.


    If you want to win a prize, you must have enough face, you must dare to blow, and even not afraid of breaking the cowhide.


    If you don''t think the film is good, how can you make others recognize your film as good?


    "Vanity Fair" magazine also published an interview with Ang Lee, with a special commentary at the end of the interview.


    "Although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not perfect, but this film of fusion of women*, love, martial arts, suspense, philosophy, and oriental beauties has dumped Western audiences. It has an entertaining side, a deep side, and a satirical humor. It¡¯s so tragic and romantic, so that after watching it, it¡¯s difficult for you to classify this film exactly. When the film was released in the United States, it was first shown in American art cinemas in the category of art martial arts. The screening area was concentrated in Chinese. Cities such as California and New York."


    "But to everyone''s surprise, American audiences of different races have a rare long queue in art cinemas. An art cinema expert said that this is the first time he has seen audiences as a movie theater in more than 20 years. With such a long line of foreign movies, there are even weekend tickets sold out in New York."


    "After that, the film began to be shown in hundreds of theaters, and the box office soared to the top five in the US film ranking. Even in the Vanity Fair editorial department, even those female secretaries began to watch this subtitled foreign film..."


    At the same time, the second round of publicity bombing of UU reading "Hollywood Reporter" also kicked off.


    ""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has received rave reviews from the American news media, praising it as a great work explaining''women are not weak'', and eclipsing the feminist banner of "Charlie With the Thunder". The bamboo forest is even more eye-opening than the sword. It is the first time to witness the natural beauty of the earth..."


    There are also news from various quarters. Ronan obtained a piece of data collected privately by the public relations company and determined that more than 600 judges were selected for the best foreign language film nomination, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was listed first. .


    According to the Oscar nomination rules, if a film wants to be nominated for the best foreign language film and best film, not only must it get enough votes, but also no less than 5% of the judges must vote for the film to be listed in the vote. Top of the list.


    Based on various data, Ronan can determine that the probability of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" being nominated for the best foreign language film is more than 80%.


    Ronan received a call from Paris Hilton while dealing with the Oscar job. The rich daughter came to Los Angeles and wanted to try her career as an actor.

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    The black Cadillac arrived at the door of Warner Studios. Ronan saw Paris Hilton waiting at the door through the car window glass. He asked David who drove to stop, and then asked Vinci to call Paris Hilton over.


    Los Angeles in early January was not too cold, much warmer than the ice and snow in New York, but Ronan couldn''t help shivering when he saw Paris-Hilton''s skirt tightening his body shirt.


    Paris Hilton got into the car and greeted, "Good afternoon, Ronan."


    "Good afternoon, Paris." Ronan reminded: "Close the door, we are going to the studio."


    Paris-Hilton asked curiously: "Didn''t the studio not let cars in? I just took a taxi and didn''t let me in."


    Ronan said: "I am a major customer of Warner Studios."


    Cadillac entered the studio without changing to a battery car and drove directly to the studio area.


    Shahai Entertainment and Warner Studios have cooperated many times. No one will stop Ronan''s car. For Warner Studios, where most of the studios are idle, the crew that can be stationed in the filming is God.


    Paris-Hilton asked: "Ronan, can I sign with the crew today?"


    "Let me tell you about the process." Ronan said as simple as possible: "Paris, you need to go through the audition process first, and then the crew will create a file for you. After passing the audition, we can sign the contract."


    Paris-Hilton was a little bit excited, still a little nervous, and said, "So troublesome? Can I pass the audition?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I am a producer, and I have the highest authority on the crew."


    Paris-Hilton understood right away and grabbed Ronan''s arm hard: "You will let me pass the audition, right?"


    Ronan smiled and nodded.


    Even if Paris Hilton had a bad audition effect, he would sign it. "The House of Death" is not afraid of bad actors, especially bad actors like Paris Hilton, who are afraid of not being topical.


    Before coming to the studio, Ronan took Paris Hilton directly to the director Uvi Bauer and asked him to arrange an audition nearby in the studio.


    Someone from the crew took Paris Hilton to the dressing room, but Uvi Bauer was very obedient and personally directed the staff to set up a camera temporarily.


    Uvi-Bauer looked at the dressing room and asked, "Ronan, who is this girl? You actually brought her to the crew yourself."


    Ronan didn''t have the need to hide, he said directly: "Paris Hilton, the little princess of the Hilton family, wants to be an actor and a star."


    "The Hilton family in New York?" Uvi-Bauer was also well-informed.


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, it''s the Hilton family that runs the hotel."


    Uvi-Bauer gave Ronan a thumbs up: "You are still great! Even the daughter of the Hilton family can be an actor!"


    He couldn''t help wondering, did Ronan have a leg or several legs with this young lady?


    Ronan turned the subject and asked, "Has the preparations gone well?"


    "Very smoothly." Uvi-Bauer seemed to be very satisfied with everything: "Filming can start at the end of this month. I can finish filming in only half a month! I can''t delay the release."


    He rubbed his hands and asked, "Ronan, can this movie enter the theater?"


    "Of course, I have asked someone to make a theater release plan." Ronan didn''t fool around, and he said all the truth: "Otherwise, what do I ask Paris-Hilton to do? She can bring the film topical.


    Uvi-Bauer has a poor level of directing, but he also understands the state of the film market and said: "She is our focus of publicity?"


    Ronan nodded: "Well. Uvi, give her more close-up shots when shooting... Well, it''s better to arrange a few more controversial scenes."


    "Relax!" Uvi-Bauer understood Ronan''s intentions: "It''s wrapped in me."


    Not to mention anything else, as a new director, Uvi Bauer is confident.


    He doesn''t even know where his director level lies.


    When Ronan waited for Paris Hilton to come to audition, he was still thinking about one thing. After "The House of Death" was released, Uvi Bauer would probably be scolded by film critics. People secretly contacted several media outlets to put the name of the king of bad movies on Uvi Bauer?


    Then provoke Uvi-Bauer to face off with film critics, which may lead to a crazy "Angry Little Treasure" boxing match.


    If Uvi-Bauer and the film critics openly fight in the ring, it will be difficult for the topic not to explode.


    Using Paris-Hilton to create a topic, attract the attention of theater companies, let them open more theaters, and then use Uvi-Bauer to create a hot spot, causing a sensation...


    Will "House of Death" hit the box office?


    Ronan was afraid that he would have forgotten, so he quickly asked someone to bring a pen and paper, simply remembered it, and put it away seriously.


    Of course, this is just a hypothesis, and it will depend on the degree of criticism of "House of Death" and Wubao''s anger.


    Even if you don¡¯t need it this time, you can wait until next time.


    As long as the business is properly operated, even a director with such a bad level as Wubao will have great value.


    Not long after, Paris Hilton came out, standing in front of the camera, smiling like a flower.


    Ronan asked her to introduce herself and read a line from the Taiwanese book. Perhaps she had experience as a model. Paris-Hilton''s camera sense was good enough, at least she wouldn¡¯t be as uncontrollable as ordinary people. Go to the camera.


    I can''t help but look at the camera when shooting. This is a common problem for people who have not been trained in the system, and it is also the most unbearable for the director.


    That means the actor is an amateur at all.


    Although he was sure to sign Paris Hilton, Ronan was very serious about the audition requirements. After Paris Hilton finished reading the lines, he asked Uvi Bauer: "What do you want her to do?"


    Uvi-Bauer thought for a while and said, "Miss Hilton, you can act out the fear when you encounter zombies."


    Paris-Hilton nodded, and when Uvi-Bauer yelled, he let out a harsh scream, running around holding his head like a headless fly...


    "How is it?" Ronan asked in a low voice.


    Uvi-Bauer shook his head slightly: "The performance level is terrible."


    Ronan nodded: "It''s worse."


    A bad actor with a bad director and a bad film, a perfect match!


    "For the sake of the Hilton family, let this actor take it." Uvi-Bauer seemed to have given Paris Hilton a lot of face. He stopped the audition first, and then asked Ronan: "The Hilton family has With so many industries, can you let them sponsor points? One million dollars is fine."


    Ronan shook his head: "Don''t think so much."


    For such a bad film, the Hilton family is not stupid, that is, Paris-Hilton has been self-willed since childhood. As long as there is no big problem, the elders in the family will not care about her.


    Having said that, Ronan felt that Uvi Bauer was also a talent, and he wanted to fool others into investing at every turn.


    When he first saw Uvi Bauer, Ubau flicked to Tony Koch, then fudged him along the way, and now wants to fudge the Hilton family funds.


    Is this guy a waste of being a director? Or does it mean that the director has the wrong talent?


    Looking back at how many bad films made by Wubao in the previous life, it can still raise funds. In addition to the German film tax rebate system, its own ability and thickness cannot be ignored.


    This is definitely an individual talent.


    Ronan briefly discussed with Uvi-Bauer, and said to the camera: "Miss Hilton, the audition is over, you passed this audition."


    "Really?" Paris-Hilton kept smiling with joy.


    Ronan said to her again: "You go to remove your makeup and change clothes first. I will wait for you in the producer''s office."


    Paris Hilton nodded hurriedly: "I will go now."


    Before Ronan went to the producer''s office, Uvi-Bauer urged: "The budget of the crew is limited, so you should save money on the film."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan waved his hand: "Like other young actors."


    When he arrived at the producer''s office, Ronan waited less than fifteen minutes, and Paris-Hilton hurried over.


    "Thank you, Ronan." Paris-Hilton grabbed Ronan''s arm: "You gave me the chance to become a star."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Calm down, Paris. Now we are talking about the contract, do you have an agent?"


    Paris Hilton said: "My model agent is in New York."


    Ronan said: "Not a model agent, but a licensed entertainment agent."


    "No." Paris Hilton was a little anxious: "Don''t be so troublesome, I just sign with the crew directly."


    Ronan asked, "Are you eighteen years old?"


    "Yes." Paris Hilton nodded.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I will let people prepare the contract. One point, let me explain in advance that your salary is only $3,000..."


    Paris-Hilton wanted to make sure of this: "No problem."


    Ronan didn''t bother to say any more, asking someone to send him an actor contract and at the same time calling the film crew''s legal counsel, and then signed a formal actor contract with Paris Hilton.


    After signing the agreement to send the lawyer away, Ronan is ready to leave the crew.


    Paris Hilton stared at Ronan: "How can I thank you?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are welcome."


    "Um..." Paris-Hilton said sincerely: "Why don''t I invite you to dinner tonight?"


    Ronan glanced at the time, and declined, "Sorry, Paris. Not today, I''ll be okay in a while."


    Paris-Hilton frowned slightly, feeling a little dissatisfied, but Ronan had just given a role, and he couldn''t say much.


    Ronan simply explained: "I have a friend who comes to Los Angeles and will pick up people at the airport later."


    "Okay, then." Paris-Hilde said broadly, "I will make an appointment with you another day."


    Leaving the Warner Studios, Ronan first sent Paris Hilton to Beverly Hills, and then rushed to Los Angeles International Airport. Angela Lindevo had called him before and will be in Los Angeles tonight. He is going to attend two days later. American Television Film Golden Globe Awards.

 Chapter 231： gift

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    After getting off the car, taking out the suitcase from the trunk, Ronan sent Angela Lindevo into the hotel and accompanied her to check in.


    "Thank you for coming to pick me up." Angela Lindevo asked for the suitcase from Ronan, handed it to the assistant next to him, and said: "It''s getting late. Go back and rest early."


    Having said that, she yawned a little: "I will contact you tomorrow."


    Ronan left at the right time and said, "That''s good. Angie, you should rest earlier, and call me if you have anything to do."


    Angela Lindevo laughed and nodded heavily: "Yeah."


    "Goodbye, Angie." Ronan waved and left the hotel.


    Angela Lindevo''s smile remained on her face until Ronan was no longer visible through the glass door, and she turned and entered the elevator.


    Ronan got in the car and said to David, "Go back to North Hollywood."


    Before the car entered North Hollywood, Ronan¡¯s cell phone rang and received a text message from Angela Lindevo.


    "Are you home?" Angela Lindevo asked.


    "Almost." Ronan replied, "Are you still asleep?"


    Angela Lindevo said: "I just took a shower, and I am going to go to bed early." She seems to be explaining: "There are a lot of activities in New York these days. I participated in an advertising notice today and got off the plane that was announced. broken.


    Ronan quickly typed and sent: "This time I come to Los Angeles and relax for a few days."


    Angela Lindevo has another message: "Do you have time tomorrow?"


    Ronan replied of course: "I have time."


    "Come with me to try on the dress at Chanel?" Angela Lindevo said: "I''m going to walk on the red carpet. The sponsor has prepared the dress."


    "Okay!" Ronan responded.


    Then the two agreed to meet in the Chanel store on Rodel Avenue tomorrow morning.


    Ronan was going to pick her up, but Angela Lindevo declined, saying that Chanel had a special car to pick her up, and there was something to talk to Chanel''s people before trying on the dress.


    Back home, Ronan immediately called the assistant Connie and asked her to inform Tiffany that he would take someone to pick up the custom-made jewelry tomorrow.


    When he returned to Los Angeles from New York some time ago, Ronan placed an order with Cartier, specializing in customized earrings and necklaces.


    After all, Angela Lindevo had said before that she would come to Los Angeles to attend the Golden Globe Awards.


    Ronan checked that the time was still early, and went into the study again, continuing his busy work.


    After returning from New York, he has been writing a new script for the most recent period about a group of stinking pirates that ran across the Caribbean in the Middle Ages.


    When determining those copyrights before, Ronan specifically inquired that the story about "Pirates of the Caribbean" was not filed with the Copyright Office and the Screenwriters Guild, and was specifically asked by Bruckheimer Pictures. Jerry Bruckheimer is currently Busy in the post-production of "Pearl Harbor", in addition to cooperating with Ridley Scott to adapt the Somalia incident, which is the famous "Black Hawk Down".


    Operating two large-scale productions at the same time, Jerry Bruckheimer''s thinking has not yet connected with the pirates.


    With the strength of Shahai Entertainment, of course, it is not possible to invest in first-line major productions now. At the very least, you have to wait for one more film of "The Bourne" and accumulate some major production experience.


    Large-scale production has high returns, but also high risks.


    A major production film with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars failed, even today Ronan cannot afford it.


    The script writing has reached the final stage. Ronan¡¯s writing is actually very simple. If it is delivered to other film companies, 100% will be beaten back.


    Not to mention the evil pirate theme that makes Hollywood terrified, and the short script content will make people throw them in the trash.


    Ronan¡¯s script was written in accordance with the minimum standards registered by the Copyright Bureau. As long as it is enough for Dinah Ampton to complete the copyright registration at the Copyright Bureau, other screenwriters can be recruited for later rewriting.


    The evil script pipeline model is the guarantee for the success of commercial films.


    How successful this series is, I believe anyone who knows Hollywood movies knows, even if there are many messy problems later.


    Ronan remembers clearly that this series was originally initiated by Jerry Bruckheimer, because Jerry Bruckheimer has been working closely with Disney from the time of "Break in Death Island", plus the work in Disneyland For the project of the same name, Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney Pictures hit it off.


    There is an amusement project in Disneyland called Pirates of the Caribbean.


    Ronan specifically asked the lawyer Dinah Ampton to make a comprehensive inquiry. Disney did not register trademarks or separate copyrights for each of the attractions in the park, especially the film and television copyrights.


    Pirate rides similar to those in Disneyland are not limited to Disneyland.


    That is to say, the name Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney has not done any legal registration.


    Ronan had previously asked Dinah-Ampton attorneys and confirmed that there were no factual copyright and trademark issues, and had asked Dinah to prepare to register Pirates of the Caribbean copyright and trademark matters worldwide.


    As for Walt Disney, Ronan can''t afford to provoke him now. In the event of a copyright conflict in the future, he may be able to negotiate some interest in the use of Disney''s trademark.


    Of course, these are all things in the future. Who knows how far the relativity entertainment can go in a few years?


    Besides, according to the development of the past life, Disney will start the turmoil mode soon, and the internal power struggle is quite cruel.


    Stock expansion financing can bring a lot of development funds, but if the equity is too dispersed, it is easy to fall into internal friction like Marvel and Disney.


    In the early 1980s, Walt Disney was still the Disney of the Disney family, but up to now, Disney is no longer the Disney of the Disney family.


    For example, in the previous life, Walt Disney''s largest shareholder became Steve Jobs, and Jobs''s shares in Disney were only about 7%.


    That night, Ronan finished the last part of the script, and went to Shahai Entertainment the next morning. He handed the storage disk storing the script files to Connie, and asked her to go to Shengzhi Law Firm to give it to Dinah Amp. Then let Dinah Ampton complete the copyright registration as soon as possible.


    Then, he went to the screenwriting department to check it out. After the script outline was registered, it would be sent to the screenwriting team for completion.


    The first screenwriter recruited has now gone halfway. No one wants to be an unknown gunman all his life, but Hollywood is not easy to find. There are a lot of screenwriters and actors.


    When it was almost time, Ronan left Shahai Entertainment, rushed to Rodel Street, and entered the Chanel store five minutes earlier than the scheduled time.


    "Sir, what can I do for you?" someone came over and asked immediately.


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked, "Excuse me, is Miss Angela Lindevo here?"


    The man asked immediately: "Are you Mr. Anderson? Please here, Miss Lindevo said, when you come, go straight to the second floor."


    Ronan followed up to the second floor, entered a VIP room with a huge area, and saw Angela Lindevo''s assistant.


    As he was about to say hello, the door of the fitting room opened and Angela Lindevo walked out in a black dress, followed by a woman who was probably a costumer.


    "Ronan, you are here!" Angela Lindevo said with a smile: "Come and help me see the dress."


    Two steps forward, Ronan carefully looked at the black tail dress worn by Angela Lindevo.


    Angela Lindevo stretched her body and asked, "How about this dress?"


    Ronan doesn''t know fashion. Clothes racks like supermodels are not hard to see even if they don''t fit all clothes.


    But black doesn''t match the accessories he prepared.


    "Not too good." Ronan shook his head: "The color is a little too dark, is there a brighter one?"


    In fact, Angela Lindevo is most satisfied with this black dress, otherwise he would not try this one first, but when Ronan said it was not good, he said to the dresser next to him: "Jill, change one."


    Jill glanced at Ronan. He was a raw face, but he didn''t have any dissatisfaction. Could he be an ordinary man who can hook up with a supermodel?


    These super models, ordinary men simply cannot afford them.


    "Which one to change?" Jill asked.


    Angela Lindevo pointed to the row of dresses hanging on the hanger and looked at Ronan: "Which one do you think is good?"


    There are a dozen dresses, which should be Chanel¡¯s new products of the season, or even ready-to-wear garments that have not yet been officially launched. Ronan took a look around, pointed to a moon-white one-shoulder dress, and said, ¡°This one looks good ."


    Angela Lindevo walked to the fitting room, and the dresser took off the dress and followed.


    Half an hour later, Ronan pulled Angela Lindevo out of Chanel after trying on the clothes. Angela Lindevo took Ronan''s arm and asked curiously: "Where are we going?"


    "Chanel provided dresses and shoes." Ronan said simply: "Chanel is your sponsor, I can''t get them for clothes, but you don''t have jewelry yet."


    Angela Lindevo quickly said: "No, I brought a lot of them."


    Ronan turned his head and looked at her: "AnjiLos Angeles is my home court, you listen to my arrangements, okay?"


    Angela Lindevo followed Ronan''s footsteps, and a deep flash of fox-like eyes flashed: "I listen to you."


    Ronan took Angela Lindevo into the Tiffany store. After he reported his name, someone took them into the VIP room. After waiting patiently for a while, someone sent a jewelry box.


    "Open it." Ronan smiled and said to Angela Lindevo.


    Angela Lindevo opened the jewelry box, which contained a pair of diamond earrings and a diamond pendant, shining dazzlingly under the light of the lights.


    "This... is too expensive." Angela Lindevo covered her mouth.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Precious? No, Angie, they can only be dazzling when they stay by your side."


    In fact, this set of jewellery is not too expensive, but it is particularly dazzling under the light.


    Angela Lindevo accepted the jewelry and insisted on helping Ronan choose a men''s dress. After all, tomorrow is the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

 Chapter 232： 1 eye ten thousand years

    The American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards can be regarded as the most famous award in the Hollywood awards season except for the Oscars. It was established by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. It is basically awarded around mid-January every year. It is different from the Oscars. The award of the prize is held in the form of a formal banquet.


    The Golden Globe is also one of the Oscar''s weather vanes, but the final result and the Oscar coincidence rate is not that high, because the voting judges of the two are completely different.


    The members of the Oscar judges are mainly practitioners in Hollywood and the film industry around the world, and the judges of the Golden Globe Awards can be seen from the name of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.


    Compared to the Oscars, the Golden Globes are more susceptible to public relations. Ronan''s past life about the shady of the Golden Globes and similar things like buying judges can be found on the Internet.


    Of course, this can''t change the fact that the Golden Globes was the biggest awards event in Hollywood before the Oscars.


    Seed contestants also need a grand occasion to increase their exposure.


    The main creators of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are Xu Ligong, Li An, Congee Runfa, Xiangqiang, Zhang Ziyi, and Zheng Peipei.


    Other popular players of this awards season, like Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Stephen Soderbergh, Russell Crowe and others have also walked the red carpet one after another.


    Ronan even saw Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, a pair of good friends.


    It is said that the Golden Globes are going to present this lifetime achievement award to Al Pacino. Not surprisingly, the guest of honor is Robert De Niro.


    The gathering of many celebrities and celebrities also announced that the awards season has entered the most important stage of awards.


    Ronan did not go on the red carpet. As a producer, hiding behind the scenes is more convenient than increasing exposure. He and Garcia Rodr¨ªguez, who represented the distributor, entered the Hilton University through the side door at the beginning of the red carpet. The hotel, in a quiet corner of the lobby, patiently waited for Angela Lindevo to come in.


    As for walking the red carpet with supermodels like Angely Lindevo? There are too many follow-up troubles.


    Garcia Rodriguez looked at the stars walking outside on the red carpet and asked, "How many awards can I get tonight?"


    Ronan said: "The best foreign language film is pretty sure, and it''s hard to say otherwise."


    The best foreign language films nominated are "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Love is a bitch", "One Hundred Steps", "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" and "Lover in the Snow".


    Angela Lindevo entered the hotel at this time, did not go directly to the banquet hall, looked around, found Ronan, and walked over immediately.


    Ronan also saw Angela Lindevo and said to Garcia, "Let''s go, go to the banquet hall."


    "I will go again later." Garcia was consciously: "I won''t disturb you."


    Ronan took a few steps forward, Angela Lindevo naturally took his arms, and looked at Garcia Rodriguez curiously.


    "The CEO of my issuing company." Ronan said simply.


    Angela Lindevo asked no more questions, and walked towards the banquet hall with Ronan. Ronan looked at the dressed Angela Lindevo and said, "Angie, you are so beautiful."


    "Thank you." Angela Lindevo smiled like a fox, flicking a hand across the diamond pendant above the career line, and said: "Also, thank you for your earrings and pendants."


    Ronan patted her hand lightly: "Gems match beauty."


    How do you say that slogan, diamonds are forever, and one is forever circulating.


    Although all kinds of criticisms about diamonds continue, they cannot stop women''s love for diamonds.


    Ronan has seen a lot of rumors about diamonds in his previous life. It is said that diamonds worth tens of thousands of dollars will become diamonds worth hundreds of dollars if the ID number on them is worn off.


    Many people are saying that diamonds are fryed, and he is not sure whether they are true or not.


    It seems that the reserves of diamond mines in Russia are amazing. At that time, someone on the Internet said that the diamonds from the same mine were numbered diamonds, but not industrial diamonds...


    Ronan hasn''t studied it, and can''t tell the truth from the fake, but diamonds can please women, that''s enough.


    "Why don''t you walk the red carpet?" Angela Lindevo complained a little bit: "I still want to walk the red carpet with you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I am a producer behind the scenes, and there is no need for such a limelight."


    Angela Lindevo asked: "Can you win a prize for your film tonight?"


    "It''s possible." Ronan told the truth: "There is a high chance that he will return home with a Golden Globe."


    "Then you won''t be on stage to accept the award?" Angela Lindevo asked deliberately.


    Ronan laughed: "Anji, I am the distributor, and the awards are awarded to the producers."


    Angela Lindevo didn''t know much about the operation of Hollywood, and said, "I don''t quite understand. Since you said yes, it is."


    The two walked into the banquet hall hand in hand, and a staff member led them to a position near the award platform. The organizer specially reserved three round dining tables for the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Due to the large number of people participating in the awards ceremony, various equipment must be installed on the scene, and the distance between the tables is very close.


    Ronan arrived not early, and there were already a lot of people sitting at the nearby dining table. He sat at the table with Li Ang and Xu Ligong, gave a brief introduction to both sides, and opened the chair to greet Angela Lindevo to sit down.


    "I also watched this movie." Angela Lindevo whispered to Ronan, "but I didn''t understand it. It''s too uncomfortable to read the subtitles."


    Ronan leaned to her ear and said, "I will take you to a horror movie when I have time."


    Angela Lindevo raised an eyebrow: "What do you want to do?"


    Ronan whispered: "My company is best at shooting and producing horror movies."


    Angela Lindevo glanced at Ronan with a variety of styles.


    "Has anyone told you, Angie?" Ronan said exaggeratedly, "Your eyes are terrible."


    Angela Lindevo''s fox eyes and twist hands are the results of long-term professional training, but she doesn''t want to say, instead she looks innocent.


    Ronan whispered: "There is a starry sky hidden in your eyes. It is deep and mysterious, and it is unforgettable." He said seriously: "A glance at ten thousand years."


    Angela Lindevo was very useful, one hand unconsciously tightly held Ronan''s hand, probably too excited, under the force of the arm, it almost twisted into twists.


    The two whispered for a while, Ronan and Xu Ligong discussed the current advantages and disadvantages of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Angela Lindewo couldn''t speak, and listened with a smile, looking very happy. .


    Occasionally, some people will come to say hello, many of them are Hollywood stars that Angela Lindevo knows, and they seem to be very kind to Ronan.


    Angela Lindevo has heard people say that producers are like designers in the fashion industry, and celebrities are like supermodels, so producers are naturally in the upper reaches of stars.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Suddenly someone greeted him at the next table, Ronan responded with a smile: "Hello, Miss Bellucci."


    The person who said hello was Monica Bellucci, who was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film in "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily".


    Ronan politely shook hands with Monica Bellucci, and said, "Unexpectedly, we will become rivals tonight."


    Monica Bellucci glanced at Ang Lee, who was at the table with Ronan, and said with a smile: "We are not opponents."


    Ronan suddenly remembered the last time he met Monica Bellucci, and asked: "Miss Bellucci, is your new film finished?"


    "New film?" Monica Bellucci made more than one film last year: "Which one?"


    ""Irrevocable"," Ronan said.


    Monica Bellucci replied: "It''s finished, it should be in post-production."


    "Have you found the North American distributor?" Ronan took out her business card and gave Monica Bellucci a card: "If you don''t find it, you can ask the film party to contact me."


    Monica Bellucci took Ronan''s business card, put it in her handbag, and said, "I will convey your cooperation intention to Director Gaspar."


    "Thank you." Ronan said politely.


    I glanced over the table of "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" and didn''t see the fat Harvey Weinstein.


    Monica Bellucci has been in Los Angeles for a while, and I heard many people mention Ronan Anderson''s name, knowing that this is a great young man, and said: "A little thing, you are welcome."


    Ronan turned around, still considering whether "The Irrevocable" could be released in North American theaters.


    If you delete the ten minutes in the middle, it is probably not a big problem, but that is the best part of the film. How many people will watch it if you delete it?


    Angela Lindevo saw Ronan''s thoughtful face and pulled him slightly, and asked, "What kind of movie is "Irrevocable"? Is it good-looking?"


    Ronan recovered, shook his head slightly, and said in a low voice: "A film that has not yet been released. Monica Bellucci is the heroine. I heard it before. It is said that the scale is very large."


    Angela Lindevo asked in Ronan''s ear, "The San Fernando Valley?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "How can it be so big the usual standard of European art films."


    Ridley Scott passed by at this time. Ronan stood up and greeted him actively. After introducing himself, he exchanged business cards with Ridley Scott.


    Lao Lei always makes a good film, and he always makes a bad one. It can make a lot of profit for the producer and the investors are full of baggage.


    As time went by, more and more people entered the banquet hall, and the voices of greeting each other kept ringing, and the huge banquet hall was crowded with people.


    Various meals and drinks were also delivered one after another, and the Golden Globe Awards kicked off with eating and drinking.


    Unlike the Oscars, the overall atmosphere of the Golden Globes is more relaxed and cheerful. Large-scale jokes also appear from time to time. Mocking stars has always been a reserved program of the awards ceremony.


    One after another awards were awarded. Tom Hanks won the best actor in a drama, Julia Roberts won the best actress in a drama, and Al Pacino, unsurprisingly, from his old friend Robert De Nile received the trophy of the Lifetime Achievement Award...


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 Chapter 233： Ask for a return

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    "The best foreign language film is..."


    On the podium, Michael Douglas opened the envelope and handed it to Catherine Zeta Jones next to him. Catherine Zeta Jones took a look and said, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!"


    With applause, everyone looked at where Li Ang was.


    Ang Li stood up, smiling from ear to ear, first hugged Xu Ligong next to him, and then hugged Ronan again.


    "Thank you." Li Ang whispered to Ronan.


    Ronan smiled and applauded, without saying much.


    Ang Lee stepped onto the podium amidst applause. Ronan specifically glanced at Yu Jiaolong on the other table. After the Berlin Film Festival came on stage, this one had matured a bit and seemed to have no intention of keeping up.


    If Yu Jiaolong followed, the audience would be in an uproar.


    "Congratulations." Angela Lindevo said in Ronan''s ear.


    Ronan turned his head and smiled at her and said, "You should congratulate Director Li."


    The camera lens turned around, Ronan could feel that the camera stopped on him for a while, it is estimated that Angela Lindevo attracted the attention of the live broadcaster.


    In any case, Angela Lindevo is the hottest supermodel today, and the six blue blood and eight red blood are about to be gathered.


    Ronan is a producer, and under normal circumstances no one pays much attention to the producer.


    For example, gold medal producers such as Jerry Bruckheimer and Catherine Kennedy rarely show up in the media, journalists and paparazzi rarely pay attention to them, and related entertainment news is even rarer.


    Mainly for the general public, the producers are not attractive.


    Ang Lee won back a Golden Globe Award, and the morale of the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was greatly boosted and everyone was very excited.


    Especially for those who come from China, to win an important award such as the Golden Globe Award is not just a simple recognition. There will soon be overwhelming publicity in the country, and fame will spread across the country in an instant.


    Like Yujiaolong, it is already very popular. The higher the award season of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the more famous the international movie stars.


    In fact, most of the fame of International Account comes from this "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ronan is also happy that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and has completed the preliminary plan. He is also thinking in his mind that it is time to expand the North American screening.


    Ideally, the crew can win another award.


    Currently, there are two remaining awards that have not been awarded, Best Director and Best Feature Film.


    George Cruise, who won the best actor in a musical comedy tonight, stepped onto the podium, said some jokes, molested a few friends, and started the routine awards session.


    "The best director nominated..." George Clooney said quickly: "Ang Lee "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"; Steven Soderbergh "Never Compromise"; Ridley Scott " Gladiator; Estefan Sabo, "Sunny Lover"; Steven Soderbergh, "Drug Network."


    Steven Soderbergh received a double nomination!


    If Ronan remembers correctly, the best director of this year¡¯s Oscars is also Steven Soderbergh. It seems that he won the award for "Drug Network". He also watched the movie "Drug Network". It is very distinctive. The line narrative, the most impressive is that an executive who vowed to fight drugs to the end, found that his daughter was addicted to drugs...


    The winners were unexpected.


    George Clooney announced the results: "The best director was "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", directed by Ang Lee!"


    Ronan laughed instantly. It was great, it was really great. The hard work and hard work yielded fruit. It was really cool at this moment.


    Although he was not the winner, Ronan couldn''t help being excited. The North American copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is completely in his hands. He has two heavyweight awards for Best Director and Best Foreign Language Film, even the Golden Globe Award. , Also enough to get a good harvest!


    The money invested by Embassy Pictures will be multiplied back in the theaters!


    If you count online and offline, it will even get back ten times!


    The applause sounded again, Ronan shook hands with Li Ang and said, "Congratulations, Director Li."


    Ang Li looked calm, with a decent smile on his face, but when Ronan shook hands with him, he could feel Li Ang''s hand shaking a bit.


    The work directed by Ang Lee has not been nominated for the Golden Globe and Oscar before, and he has also won the Best Director of the New York Film Critics Association, but it is the first time to win the Golden Globe for Best Director!


    And it is especially important to his career.


    "Riding with the Devil" was so miserable that Ang Lee''s reputation in Hollywood was ruined. The Best Director of the Golden Globe Awards this time was enough to completely turn Ang Lee over.


    Of course, Director Li Da has always been running on the broad road of death, success, death, and success.


    The awards came to the end. The best feature film fell on "Gladiator". Ridley Scott''s epic masterpiece won the heaviest award.


    However, Ronan is very satisfied with the best director and best foreign language film of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Two heavyweight awards are enough to make "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" become the focus of the media before the Oscar nominations are announced!


    Previously, Embassy Pictures and Zongheng International used money to hire the media for publicity.


    Next, countless media will take the initiative to report on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", interviews or show invitations can make the crew soft.


    The Golden Globe Awards ceremony ended, but the guests in the banquet hall did not leave. They gathered together to eat and drink, and there was even more laughter around the winning crew.


    "For success, cheers!" Ronan raised his glass and said loudly.


    All the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" came to this table to drink together!


    Although this is only a staged victory, it does not prevent the little one from celebrating.


    Angela Lindevo celebrated with the crew members, as if she was one of them.


    "Congratulations, Ronan." Angela Lindevo thought about it this time: "Congratulations on the release of a successful movie."


    "Thank you." Ronan took a glass of champagne, clinked with Angela Lindevo, and drank it.


    Angela Lindevo is just a taste of it. Alcohol is one of the natural enemies of the model. Self-disciplined supermodels will not get too much alcohol.


    Ronan found Garcia Rodriguez and said, "Tomorrow morning, all executives of Embassy Pictures in Los Angeles will have a meeting."


    Garcia nodded and said, "I have already notified, and now I will let someone send another text message to confirm."


    The awards are received, but the trophy has little to do with the Embassy Pictures. How to turn the popularity and influence of the awards into actual market revenue is what the Embassy Pictures will do.


    Eight million U.S. dollars in North American copyright buyouts, and nearly six million U.S. dollars have been invested in public relations and distribution. Embassy Pictures is not for charity, and of course it needs to ask for returns.


    The banquet has not yet ended. Some people from the media have come over and want to do an exclusive interview for the crew as soon as possible. A person in charge of ABC TV even invited Ang Lee to bring the creative staff to "Good Morning America".


    It is conceivable that the propaganda momentum behind "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will be even stronger.


    Ronan also has a new understanding. Many people say that the Golden Globes are the weather vane of the Oscars. Perhaps it does not refer to the overlap of the two awards, but the publicity effect caused by the Golden Globe winners.


    The overwhelming media reports will allow the winners to gain more attention from the Oscar judges, and even those who vote with their feet will give preference to familiar names.


    At ten o''clock in the evening, the crowd in the banquet hall gradually dispersed, and Ronan took Angela Lindevo out of the hotel.


    The January night was a bit cold. Before Ronan left the hotel, he took off his suit jacket and put it on Angela Lindevo.


    Angela Lindevo enjoyed Ronan''s meticulous care and responded with a bright smile.


    The two got into the car, Ronan asked the driver to go to the hotel to see Angela Lindevo.


    "If you are not busy with work in New York, you should spend a few more days in Los Angeles, right?" Ronan said, "Just as relaxed."


    Angela Lindevo nodded and said, "I have five days off this time." She smiled and said, "The models are very busy, but I will stay in North America in my spare time."


    Ronan said: "How do you feel tonight? The Hollywood awards ceremony is different from the fashion industry event?"


    "Almost." Angela Lindevo said with a smile: "In fact, the two circles are very closely connected."


    Ronan recognized this and said: "Movies and fashion have a lot of intersections, and many supermodels will make cameo appearances in movies."


    Angela Lindevo said: "Is there a chance that I will also be a guest in your film?"


    Ronan said quickly, "I can''t ask for it. Angie, you can''t go back on it."


    Angela Lindevo joked: "Then you have to offer me a high salary."


    "Okay." Ronan knew she was joking: "No problem."


    While talking and laughing, the car stopped in front of the Four Seasons Hotel, the two got out of the car, Angela Lindevo walked into the hotel first, and Ronan followed.


    Angela Lindevo took off her suit jacket and handed it to Ronan: "Go back and rest early."


    Ronan took it, put it on his arm, didn''t mean to leave, looked at Angela Lindevo''s fox-like eyes, and said tentatively: "I''ll take you up first."


    Angela Lindevo looked at Ronan, hesitated a little, and finally nodded: "Okay, if you are not in a hurry, go to my place and sit for a while."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Don''t worry."


    Angela Lindevo took Ronan¡¯s arm, and the two entered the elevator together. The assistant who followed just entered the hotel and saw Ronan and Angela Lindevo go upstairs together and stopped immediately. .


    "It''s better to go up later." The assistant was very conscious: "How embarrassing to enter an elevator at this time."


    A pair of handsome men and beautiful women, they look very good, what else can you do if you enter the same room in the hotel so late?


    Ronan and Angela Lindevo took the elevator upstairs, walked through the secluded corridor, and came to a luxurious suite room. Angela Lindevo swiped his card to open the door and invited: "Come in, Ronan."

 Chapter 234： Fly higher

    There was an inexplicable voice spreading in the hotel suite. The two flipped and jumped, and they were intoxicated.


    And the big river that the man pursues is sometimes quiet and sometimes crazy, like a shackle, which binds Ronan and cannot break free. This mysterious river is as sharp as a knife, allowing him to climb the peak time and time again.


    Angela Lindevo held her head high, trying to conquer Ronan completely with the river.


    She knew that if she wanted to enjoy more happiness, she had to fly to the higher sky. She let go of all her body and mind, wanted to fly higher, wanted to roll up the storm, and dance with Ronan.


    Finally, that liberation arrived, Angela Lindevo shuddered and felt the blue sky and the splendor of life. In dancing with Ronan, she found the happiness she wanted.


    Fly higher! Fly higher¡­¡­


    But Ronan didn''t stop dancing. No matter how many times he fell into the river, no matter how flooded the river wanted to submerge him, he would not hesitate and would rush forward.


    On the supermodel Angela Lindevo, he surpassed the extravagant expectations of ordinary men and his life was liberated.


    The blooming life, flying in the vast sky, passing through the boundless wilderness, and falling on the top of the mountain.


    The room fell silent, Ronan hugged Angela Lindevo into the bathroom, and within a few minutes after coming out, the second round of dance began.


    Ronan has been exercising recently. Angela Lindevo is a supermodel. She has never interrupted her fitness classes. The two have excellent physical strength. They did not need too much words to achieve a tacit understanding of the body.


    At the last moment, Ronan was a bit uncontrollable, and his movements inevitably were a bit rough.


    Angela Lindevo is extremely tolerant.


    I didn¡¯t scream in pain, just called Chun Lai, and when the body fluid splashed, she laughed down...


    Maybe it was because of too much physical exertion at night. When Ronan woke up the next morning, he was a bit late, and he hurriedly got up to wash.


    "My dear." Angela Lindevo wrapped in a blanket and said, "I ordered breakfast for you."


    Ronan came out of the bathroom and put on his clothes and said, "Time is too late. I will not eat breakfast. Remember to eat."


    Angela Lindevo looked at Ronan eagerly putting on his clothes. I don¡¯t know why, but when he thought of the sentence, he would run away. He said with a slight dissatisfaction: "What''s the matter, so anxious?"


    Ronan put on his shirt, walked over and gently stroked her smooth face, and explained: "The meeting was scheduled yesterday. I can''t let the whole company wait for me for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    "Okay." Angela Lindevo muttered: "Go, I will continue to sleep, I am exhausted."


    Ronan leaned over and kissed her forehead, and said, "Anji, you have a good rest. I will come back after the meeting, and we will go out together in the afternoon."


    Angela Lindevo nodded: "I''m waiting for you."


    Ronan went out of the bedroom, picked up his suit jacket, and immediately called David after leaving the suite. David and Vinci had already driven over and were waiting for him outside the hotel.


    got in the car, Ronan said, "Go to the Embassy Film Industry."


    Fortunately, the road went smoothly. When I arrived at the Embassy Pictures, there were still five minutes before the meeting started, and Ronan still had time for a cup of tea.


    The meeting started soon, and there was only one content to discuss, the promotion and release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ronan sat at the conference table and did not rush to give orders. Instead, the various departments first talked about the situation gathered from last night to the present.


    Publicity Director David Villa said: "This morning, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" hit the front page headlines of more than 50 media entertainment pages, and nearly 30 mainstream social media published "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on the front page of the entertainment page. For information about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, all four major television networks in the U.S. broadcast the award-winning news of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in important news hours, and the homepage of the five major Internet portals also reported on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    Garcia took the conversation: "I think that the follow-up can appropriately reduce the investment in media promotion."


    David Villa said, "I agree."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. You make a plan."


    Now the media is rushing to report on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", so there is no need to spend so much money on publicity.


    "What about the cinema?" Ronan asked.


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas said: "Last night, I have communicated with the four major theatrical companies to confirm the expansion of the screening scale. Starting today, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will be expanded to 1,500 theaters and will be shown in the new weekend. Previously, the scale of screenings would reach at least 2,000."


    He thought for a while, and added: "All newly added theaters will spread to the surroundings with the Chinese community as the core."


    "Good." Ronan was satisfied: "This is the safest strategy."


    The real contributor to the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the Asian group dominated by Chinese. In Ronan''s previous life, a statistical agency did statistics. More than half of the North American box office of this film was dominated by Chinese. Contributed by the Asian community.


    He will not overestimate the popularity of this film among traditional North American audiences.


    Then Terry talked about offline distribution: "This morning, Blockbuster called me to ask about the time when the video tapes and DVD discs of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will be on the market. Seven other TV stations have contacted me about TV broadcasting rights. Thing."


    Ronan said: "It''s not a hurry. After the offline release and the Oscars, you have to make preparations and make an offline release plan based on the premise that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will win the best foreign language film Xiaojinren. ."


    Winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film last night, the exposure has greatly increased. Ronan is more confident in winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.


    The significance of the Oscar awards is not only at the box office of the theaters, but also to enhance the value of various offline copyrights, and it is not difficult to even double the TV broadcast copyright directly.


    Harvey Weinstein frantically created the shady Oscar, the purpose has never been for the Oscar honor, but the income behind the trophy.


    Not all nominated films can be winners.


    For filmmakers all over the world, the annual "Oscar" is a grand event, and in order to gain something in this grand event, many movies are trying their best to "please" the film academy from content to release date, but The vast majority of these films ended dismal at the box office.


    The real winners are always a minority.


    Even the craziest Oscar fan, the average number of times he goes to the cinema to watch movies is only 2 to 3 times per week, and the crowded release of popular Oscar movies will definitely make him miss several films, not to mention ordinary audiences. How many movies have been missed.


    In any case, you should not criticize the audience, like any box office failure, just say that this audience is not good, it''s bullshit.


    No one can blame the audience. The audience does want to watch those big movies, but it would be ridiculous to say that they only want to watch that kind of film. The audience also wants to watch some movies with the highest plot and heartfelt emotions, but this At least the kind of movies must be made sure that the audience can understand them.


    After the meeting, Ronan did not immediately return to Beverly Hills to find Angela Lindevo, but went to Shahai Entertainment first. Assistant Connie gave him good news. Attorney Dinah Ampton was there. There is news that the script has been successfully registered with the Copyright Bureau, and it is expected that the Copyright Bureau will issue an official notice in three days.


    Dinah Lawyer is also preparing to start related trademark registration, not only in North America, but also overseas.


    Even in some countries where copyright protection is not perfect, Ronan is ready to take away the registered trademark. In this regard, you can ask an agency to do it, and it doesn''t cost much.


    Lindsay-Bill also came to talk to Ronan. The writing of the first part of "The Hunger Games" has reached the final stage.


    Similarly, after Ronan waits for the completion of the manuscript, he will also give it to Random House and send it to the book market.


    Before leaving the company, Ronan went to the screenwriting department again and talked to the head of the screenwriting department about the writing of the new script, especially the setting of the male lead. This is the key to the new project.


    Think about the first part. Originally the protagonist should be a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Who would have thought that the limelight would be taken away by a mad pirate leader. From the second part, the blacksmith, who was originally the protagonist, began to make soy sauce gorgeously, and the sense of existence continued. decline.


    At the end, the series has become a one-man show of the Pirate King.


    This discussion dragged on until the afternoon. It was not until mid-afternoon that Ronan came out of the company, first called Angela Lindevo, learned that she was still in the hotel, and rushed to the Four Seasons Hotel directly.


    Angela Lindevo still did not come out of the room. After Ronan knocked on the door, he saw Angela Lindevo with a lazy and disheveled look. He could not bear the burning flame in his heart and hugged her in. After leaving the room, fly together again again in full bloom.


    The two did not leave the room again, and even the dinner was sent to the hotel.


    Whether it is Ronan or Angela Lindevo, they are both young and rich, in good health and high tolerance.


    Especially when flying again in the middle, Angela Lindevo told Ronan that despite her being tall, she practiced yoga for a long time, and she was very flexible.


    Ronan couldn''t help trying some novel gestures, switching weapons to violent and then switching to shooting.


    Angela Lindevo is not a firewood girl like a traditional model. It is not only good-looking, but also very easy to use.


    In the next few days, Ronan took time to take Angela Lindevo to Los Angeles. Even though he went to work in the company, he did not go home after get off work. He stayed in Angela Lindevo¡¯s hotel room at night. Toss about midnight every night.


    But no matter how happy life is, it will come to an end. Five days later, Angela Lindevo¡¯s vacation is over, and the two have made an appointment for the next meeting. Ronan personally sent her to the airport.


    Angela Lindevo returned to New York to continue her supermodel work.


    Ronan also came out of the night music and continued to pay attention to the North American publicity and release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". After the media hype after the Golden Globe Awards, the movie''s popularity has skyrocketed. The number of screening theaters in North America increased to 2,220.


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 Chapter 235： Invincible

    Before the expansion to 2220 theaters, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" after a month of click-on and small-scale screenings, the North American box office has accumulated $44.12 million.


    This number is not high, but the film has taken a long-term screening route. The previous screening theaters have always been below 500.


    The most important thing is that in this month, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has accumulated a very good reputation, with a comprehensive media score of 82 points, a freshness of rotten tomatoes 97%, and an average score of 8.4 points by IMDB fans.


    Together with the Golden Globe Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" already has the foundation to expand its screening.


    There are a lot of films that performed well during click-to-screen or small-scale screenings. After they were released on a large scale, the box office was sluggish, resulting in poor revenue.


    But "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not in this category.


    On the first weekend of the large-scale screening, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" scored $18.2 million in 2,220 theaters in North America, rushing to the top three box office charts and occupying the second place.


    The box office champion of the week belongs to the newly released "Dancing Passion". The film released by Paramount Pictures earned $23.44 million in its first weekend.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" North American box office surpassed 60 million US dollars!


    At this point, the box office share alone is enough to ensure that the Embassy Pictures will recover its investment and make a profit.


    "Ronan, you made another good deal."


    On the golf course in Malibu, Jeff Kasenberg said with admiration: "This film can work successfully."


    Ronan watched Will Smith put into the hole and said, "It''s mainly because Lee Ang''s film is well shot."


    Tom Cruise approached him and said, "Your eyes are too poisonous. Can I admire it?"


    "Just say it." Ronan said with a smile, "I keep it all."


    Will Smith walked over with his cue and said, "Ronan, you bought out the copyright for only eight million dollars. This time you made a fortune!"


    Ronan shook his head: "I''m just a little troublemaker, far behind you."


    Tom Cruise greeted: "Go, get in the car, let''s go to the next hole."


    The three people got on the same battery car. The driver of the battery car carefully drove towards the next hole, the speed of which was always very slow.


    Tom Cruise asked Ronan: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, can the North American box office exceed 100 million, right?"


    Ronan told the truth: "According to the current situation, there should be no problem."


    Jeff Kasenberg interjected: "Don''t say over 100 million, if you can get a few Oscar nominations, the North American box office is also possible for 150 million US dollars."


    Ronan didn¡¯t be polite to these golfers, saying, ¡°It¡¯s up to you. Tom, Will, Jerefer, you are all senior members of the academy. There are many relatives and friends. Help me get a few more tickets. ."


    Today I asked these people out to play golf, not to practice golf hole-in technique, but to canvass votes.


    From time to time, he played games with these three people, and Ronan was not polite with them.


    "Don''t worry." Jeff Kasenberg said: "There are a few student members in the animation studio. I will say hello to them, but only for the best foreign language films."


    Ronan said with gratitude: "The best foreign language film is enough."


    In any case, DreamWorks Animation Studios and DreamWorks Pictures are not separated. "Gladiator" is one of the most popular Oscar movies this year. Jeremy Katzenberg still supports DreamWorks on a large scale. of.


    Will Smith said: "Don''t worry, Ronan. Our black community likes you very much. The ideas you mentioned are very popular, and they will vote for you."


    Ronan said, "Thank you for me. I will treat you after Oscar."


    To tell the truth, the black community in Hollywood is very difficult to help, and always use skin color to tell things, but Ronan decided to take the leftist route, and the old blacks can''t get around the hurdle.


    Fortunately, the black community in Hollywood will be very valuable in the future. In the future, there will be a lot of dark movies.


    Replaced with the circle of San Fernando Valley...


    There is an unwritten convention in the San Fernando Valley now that famous female artists, if they shoot films with black people, their pay will shrink by at least 50% in the future.


    Generally, there is no way to go, and even famous female artists would not make films with black people.


    Of course, the political correctness storm in Hollywood will also affect the San Fernando Valley in the future, and there will also be more high-end black factory series of female, white and male black.


    Tom Cruise, of course, will help Ronan.


    In fact, they all know that Ronan, as a fast-growing producer, will only have more and more resources in the future. When they need it, Ronan will help them more as a friend.


    The battery car stopped, and several people continued to play.


    Ronan poses, looking at the flag waving in the wind in the distance, ready to hit the ball.


    "Yes! That''s it!" Tom Cruise encouraged Ronan: "Pay attention to the action, remember to work together with the waist and abdomen!"


    Will Smith said, "Don''t hit the sandpit anymore!"


    Ronan didn''t turn his head and said, "Will, I bet you twenty dollars, this ball will never go into the bunker!"


    How big the court is, how big the bunker is, so he can''t hit it even if he is aiming.


    Will Smith smiled and said, "I''m stuck with you!"


    Ronan made a strong swing, the white golf ball flew high, flying towards the distance, all the way over the lawn, flying over the sand pit, and then... fell into the pond.


    "Look." Ronan said to Will Smith in a very high-end atmosphere: "You lost, the ball didn''t go into the bunker."


    Will Smith is a little dumbfounded, what kind of showman is this? Are you embarrassed to say you won after entering the pond?


    Jeff Katzenberg sympathetically patted Will Smith on the shoulder: "You lost."


    "Well, I lost." Will Smith reluctantly took out his wallet, took out twenty dollars, and said with a sad face, "Ronan, you are too invincible."


    Ronan grabbed the twenty dollars and said, "Have you never heard a word? Invincible in your heart can be invincible in the world."


    Tom Cruise said: "The winner, please have coffee."


    Ronan said, "Tom, the truly invincible person is you."


    The four people rushed to the pond, and Tom Cruise asked curiously: "Reading the newspaper some time ago, you and Angela Lindevo were shopping?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. I''m not married, she''s not married, try dating for a while."


    Tom Cruise asked in a low voice, "You don''t think about it?"


    I still remember Ronan persuading himself to come some time ago.


    "Am I that kind of person?" Ronan shrugged, "Let''s take a look for a while."


    Tom Cruise understood, and said, "I really want to find a long-term one, it''s best to find an outsider."


    Will Smith heard it and agreed: "Yes, there is not so much trouble outside the circle."


    Ronan looked at Will Smith curiously. It seems that his wife is in the circle, right?


    Will Smith looked like someone who came over: "This is a talk of experience."


    Four people played golf on the court for an afternoon. In fact, most of the time they were chatting. Golfing is more for communication.


    On the way back from the stadium to the locker room, Jeff Kasenberg and Ronan talked about "Shrek".


    "The post-production of the film has been completed, and several internal previews are going to be held." Jeff Kasenberg said: "You have time to participate."


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse, and said, "You will call me in advance."


    Jeff Katzenberg added: "I have already asked people to sign up for the competition at the Cannes Film Festival, and I will rely on embassy films overseas."


    "No problem." Ronan thought for a while and said, "If we have time, we will go to Cannes together."


    The film is going to participate in the Cannes Film Festival, and the Embassy Pictures has long been notified by DreamWorks. Ronan is somewhat surprised that a spoof and anti-classic cartoon will participate in the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival. What is the operation? ?


    can only say that DreamWorks Animation Studio wants to expand the popularity of the film.


    Embassy Pictures is the overseas distributor of "Shrek", and expanding its reputation is also beneficial to overseas distribution.


    When leaving the golf club, Ronan and Jeff Kasenberg walked all the way, and they were talking about "Shrek" as they walked.


    Today is not the same as in the past, and Jeff Katzenberg''s confidence in Embassy Pictures is growing.


    At the door of the golf club, Jeremy Katzenberg met an acquaintance.


    "Hi, Jerefer." A middle-aged white man with a kind smile said hello: "You come over to play too."


    Jeff Katzenberg nodded, "Hello, Bob."


    Ronan saw the appearance of the incoming person, his heart moved, and asked: "This is..."


    Hearing Ronan''s initiative to ask questionsJerifer Kasenberg had to introduce: "Bob, this is Ronan Anderson, the president of Relativity Entertainment. Ronan, this is Robert Iger , ABC TV station... Oh, yes, you are no longer in ABC. Bob joined the Disney Entertainment Department after Disney acquired ABC, and is now the director of the Entertainment Department."


    Ronan shook hands with Robert Iger: "Hello, Mr. Iger, I am very happy to meet you."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Robert Iger had heard Ronan''s name: "You are a very amazing producer."


    The two exchanged a few words, Ronan also exchanged contact information with Robert Iger.


    After leaving the clubhouse, Ronan asked: "His position in Disney is very high?"


    Jeff Katzenberg shook his head: "Middle-level. Bob used to work for ABC. He was the kind of manager who was promoted from the bottom employees. Later, Disney acquired ABC and was promoted to Disney by Michael Eisner. Work as a supervisor in the entertainment department."


    "Supervisor?" Ronan didn''t particularly understand Disney''s internal structure.


    Jeff Katzenberg explained simply: "He also has a director and president above him, and he is the third in charge of Disney''s entertainment department."


    Ronan nodded, the famous "Smiling Mickey Mouse" in the past life has not yet made its mark.


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 Chapter 236： Foreigners are crazy too

    Disney''s situation is not very good. Now the best performing company in Hollywood is Warner Bros. In the next few years, Disney''s situation will be even worse. It is not until Michael Eisner leaves and the smiling Mickey Mouse takes the stage. Here comes a change.


    It''s not that Michael Eisner is incapable, but that after nearly two decades in office, Michael Eisner''s toughness has made the internal fighting among Disney''s top executives more intense.


    In any company, endless internal friction is the most terrible.


    Robert Iger came to power, changed this situation, and also opened the era of Di Baobao.


    By the way, "Pearl Harbor" seems to be a collaboration between Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer. Shouldn''t this film meet expectations?


    Thinking of this, Ronan had a headache. The negotiation of the heroine of "Underworld" has not been going smoothly. Charlize Theron took over Sony Columbia''s "Desperate" and turned down the invitation of Shahai Entertainment.


    Angelina Jolie is not good at flickering, the pay has been high.


    The $7 million pay for "Underworld" is also in line with Angelina Jolie''s worth. The problem is that Ronan wants to make a series, and the first film pays so high. When it comes to filming the sequel, Angelina Jolie Isn''t it going to go to heaven?


    This series must control the cost, because the dark gothic style is a typical niche series, even the famous ghost Tim Burton can not change this.


    As for Kate Beckinsale, she is still holding on to her role as the leading heroine of a major production.


    Ronan decided to wait, after all, this series has just started to operate, and there is still a long time before the shooting.


    In the rest of January, the screening scale of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was once expanded to nearly 2500 theaters, but the box office began to decline on weekends. The second weekend of the expanded screenings won 10.46 million US dollars and 8.68 million won in the third weekend. Dollar.


    The North American box office of this film surpassed the $100 million mark in one fell swoop!


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is also the first North American Chinese-language movie with a box office of over 100 million.


    This also made "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" the first foreign language film in the history of American cinema to exceed $100 million at the box office. The previous record was held by Robert Bernini''s "Life Is Beautiful", and its final box office was $57.6 million.


    The weakness of foreign films in the North American market is evident.


    At the same time, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has been released in Latin America, Australia and Europe. As for the box office, you can guess how happy Li Ang and Xu Ligong look every day.


    Outstanding movies at the North American box office are too easy to cause knock-on effects in other markets.


    After all, this is the largest movie market in the world.


    At the same time, the British Academy of Film Awards, commonly known as the British Oscar announced the nominations, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" received eight nominations.


    As we all know, many members of the British Film Academy are also members of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The British Film Academy Awards are also very valuable as a vane.


    But it is not without bad news. The Producers'' Union and Directors'' Union have announced the winners.


    Since the producer league did not set up the award for the best foreign language film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can only compete for the best film. After all, foreign language films are not competitive enough. The winner is "Gladiator".


    Steven Soderbergh won the best director award from the Directors Guild.


    These two Oscar awards have overlapped more than 90% with the Producers Union and Directors¡¯ Union over the years. Those who can get the Union Award can basically guarantee the Oscars.


    After all, most of the Oscar judges are members of major trade unions.


    Correspondingly, all the energy of Embassy Pictures has been put on the public relations of the best foreign language film. Even Li Ang and Xu Ligong have dispelled the unrealistic fantasy hidden in their hearts.


    The best foreign language film is the one with the least competition and the most likely to get it.


    With a box office of $110.6 million in North America, for the previous Oscars, Ronan must carefully consider the side effects of the box office. Sometimes high box office will become a burden at the Oscars, because high box office means popular movies and cannot show unique art. grade.


    But this year, Ronan thinks that high box office is a good thing.


    "Gladiator", released early last year, earned US$187.7 million at the North American box office; "Never Compromise" starring Julia Roberts, received US$125.59 million at the North American box office; Steven Soderbergh''s "Drugs" "Network", the North American box office has now exceeded 100 million.


    These three films are all the big winners of this year''s Oscar in Ronan''s memory.


    Therefore, the box office should be able to help.


    To a certain extent, Oscar''s review standards are similar to a certain big scissors in the East, except for the major premise of political correctness, other standards are erratic.


    Ronan also did one thing and asked the people in the Eastern Office to contact the media over there for proper promotion of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", focusing on Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.


    You don¡¯t need to spend much money. I¡¯m familiar with it. After the movie market expands, fans over there discuss Oscars. Some people ask how Chinese-language movies get Oscars. First of all, they must think of Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment.


    The brand effect of ¡¡¡¡ movies is very effective, and later Marvel Dafa and Di Baobao brands are quite successful.


    Of course, the movie is too bad, the announcement is not effective, and no brand can be saved.


    But the film quality is basically guaranteed, and the brand effect will further drive market revenue.


    Even if there is a dispute, it is a good thing.


    Ronan still remembers that Marvel¡¯s previous casting of "Captain Marvel" made a lot of noise on the Internet across the Pacific. The name of the square-faced menstrual aunt resounded in every comment section of related news, but there was never a shortage of people to stand. Come out to defend the casting of Disney and Marvel.


    I am afraid that the official is also happy to see this situation, and it is also some form of unshown hotness.


    Behind, Ronan has a series of plans, even including hiring local critics to post some news promoting Relativity Entertainment.


    Given the sensitive relationship between the two sides of the ocean, of course he will pay attention to it.


    In early February, the 73rd Oscar Nomination Luncheon was held at the Regent Hotel in Beverly Hills. Ronan did not attend because the overall situation had already been decided.


    The nominees'' luncheon is still going on, and news reaches Ronan.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" became one of the big winners of the luncheon, and won the best foreign language film, best art direction, best original soundtrack, best photography, best film, best original song, best editing, best Best costume design, best director, best adapted screenplay and best sound editing, totaling eleven Oscar nominations.


    The Oscar plan made by Ronan and Embassy Pictures won a big win.


    With the announcement of the Oscar nomination list, all the public relations work of Embassy Pictures was carried out in secret, and those that were easy to be detected stopped directly.


    The Film Academy clearly stipulates that after the Oscar nominations are announced, no more public relations with the judges are allowed.


    Ronan¡¯s strategy is very clear. It is enough to guarantee that he can get the best foreign language film. Other awards can be taken, and it doesn¡¯t matter if they can¡¯t.


    Those technical awards have little effect on the film.


    Eleven Oscar nominations have once again made "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" the focus of media and public attention.


    Even the "New York Times" published a commentary in a prominent position: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is an oriental movie that made history, and it included the name of the Oriental in the Oscar nominations eleven times. The fascinating scenery and dazzling fights let Americans see the charm of Oriental martial arts!


    Even "Time" weekly also contacted Ang Lee, and after the film won the best foreign language film, Ang Lee was on the cover of "Time" weekly.


    Naturally, the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which was nominated for eleven Oscars, once again broke out. That weekend, the box office returned to more than 10 million US dollars, and the next weekend will still have nearly 8 million US dollars.


    The North American box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is slowly approaching 140 million U.S. dollars. It seems that before the Oscars at the end of next month, it will reach the North American box office of 150 million U.S. dollars.


    Embassy Pictures was cheered up and down, and the company¡¯s films sold at the box office, which meant a large bonus.


    And everyone feels convinced of Ronan.


    I bought a foreign language film from the Cannes Film Festival, and it can sell hundreds of millions of dollars in the box office in North America. If you are serious about choosing a film, then you have to?


    Ronan received a newspaper from the Oriental Office of Embassy Pictures.


    "Working in Los Angeles is an advantage. You can meet friends from all over the world and exchange cultural exchanges with each other. Finally, the oriental martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was awarded with the efforts of the publisher, Relativity Entertainment Group''s Embassy Pictures Eleven Oscar nominations have been screened across the ocean in American theaters. How could I miss it."


    This soft press release is still written in the first person In Ronan''s eyes, it is quite contemporary.


    ¡°It¡¯s better to experience it in person than on paper. Otherwise, a foreigner will ask about it another day. Isn¡¯t that embarrassing? So I got up early on weekends to catch the first movie. Because according to a friend in Los Angeles, I went to queue to buy tickets at noon. Buy tickets for the evening."


    "Sure enough, the early bird got the worm, so I bought the ticket with no effort. I muttered in my heart: Friends really love bragging, obviously there are not many people, and it made me get up early on weekends."


    "However, the audience continued to come in. Before the screening, the cinema was already full of friends. When the movie started, the words "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were shown on the big screen, and they were all pronounced in Mandarin. I was moved inexplicably."


    "When the camera showed the light work of flying over the wall and the dragonfly splashing on the water, I suddenly heard the foreigner next to him make a marvelous sound. A peek at him, probably dumbfounded! Then the graceful swordsmanship, the unique bamboo forest chase, and the clean and neat editing all make it so. People were amazed. Director Lee Ang combined martial arts art and chivalrous tenderness to present to audiences all over the world. At the end of the film, there was a warm applause from the audience, which is truly the glory of the Chinese."


    "After watching the movie, I came outside the theater. The crowds in the line had already circumvented to the other end of the sidewalk, reaching an invisible end. I finally believed that my friends were true, even foreigners were crazy."


    "Thanks to Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures for allowing me to witness the prosperity of Eastern culture in a foreign country..."


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 Chapter 237： Oscar knot

    ? Far East, a city with a long history.


    In a teahouse rebuilt from a square courtyard, Zhang Baimao put down the newspaper in his hand, and sighed that the Chinese people are not confident enough nowadays. Even the professional commentators of such big newspapers need the recognition of Americans to find confidence. .


    Bang--


    When the door opened, a cold current rushed toward him, and the Chinese teacher with ravines on his face entered the room.


    "Close the door soon!" The two have worked together for many years, and Zhang Baimao is also polite: "It''s cold!"


    The Chinese teacher took off his hat, took off his big coat, and went to the tea stove to bake his hands. Then he pulled the chair and sat down and said, "See the report about the Oscars? The guy Wanwan got eleven Oscar nominations! "


    Zhang Baimao poured him a cup of hot tea first, then pushed the newspaper over, and said, "This guy is making a lot of money!"


    The Chinese teacher did not read the newspaper, took a sip of hot tea, felt that the body gradually warmed up, and said: "It is possible to get the best director."


    Zhang Baimao glanced at the National Teacher. As a partner, no one knows better than him what kind of obsession the National Teacher has for Oscar.


    I just thought about the lack of self-confidence of Chinese people, and the recognition of Yankees is needed to find self-confidence. Even Chinese teachers are not immune.


    "Xiao Zhang is going to show off this time." Zhang Baimao said.


    The Chinese teacher did not answer, and said: "Lao Zhang, I heard from my American friends that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is very likely to exceed 150 million US dollars in the North American box office."


    "It''s not a big problem." Zhang Baimao felt envy and envy when thinking of the green dollar bills: "I remember that this film was sold out of copyright in North America. The North American distribution company is the real money maker."


    The Chinese teacher thought that Li Ang was about to touch the Oscar trophy, so he was a little bit eager, and asked urgently: "Which company is it? Big six? Or is it Miramax, who is good at award-winning?"


    Zhang Baimao shook his head: "Neither. The publisher is called Embassy Pictures, which belongs to the Relativity Entertainment Group. This is a group company that has only been established for two years. I heard Jiang Xiaojun say that at the Cannes Film Festival last year, one was called Ronan Anderson. A young producer from Ang Lee and Xu Ligong bought the North American copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" for US$8 million."


    "Ronan Anderson?" The national teacher remembered the name.


    Zhang Baimao continued: "I specifically asked my friends in Los Angeles to inquire about the fact that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can get so many Oscar nominations, and Ronan Anderson is behind it!"


    Guo Shi''s heart moved: "Xiao Zhang should know him, right?"


    Zhang Baimao said: "Xiao Zhang has participated in so many activities and has to be based in Los Angeles. He must know each other."


    The Chinese teacher calculated in his mind, another cup of hot tea, and said: "Old Zhang, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has given me some inspiration. I have a new filming plan.


    Zhang Baimao relied on the national teacher to get up, and immediately said: "No matter what the plan, I will support you."


    "The success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will inevitably trigger a wave of martial arts craze in the world." Guo Shi seemed very thoughtful: "I also want to make a martial arts movie."


    Zhang Baimao was a little stunned: "This...have you never been exposed to this type?"


    The Chinese teacher was quite confident: "Making a martial arts movie was a dream of my childhood." Seeing Zhang Baimao''s silence, he said again: "Old Zhang, I''m not kidding. I decided to use the story of Jing Ke assassinating Qin to be a martial arts man. New packaging."


    Zhang Baimao said, "Have you considered it? Someone will say you follow suit."


    For the Oscar, the National Teacher didn¡¯t care at all: ¡°The North American Embassy Film Company and Ronan Anderson have managed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon so successfully that they have never been so successful. No matter how I do it, I can¡¯t hide. I am suspected of following the trend. But I also thought that the impact of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is far-reaching. How many years will I have to wait? After many years, I will still be said to be photographed, and it will be followed later. It¡¯s better to shoot now. If you say I follow, just follow, at least in the Mainland, I was the first to follow.¡±


    Zhang Baimao asked: "Are you preparing to transform to become a martial arts director?"


    The Chinese teacher shook his head and said: "Since I made movies, my specialty has been literary and artistic films. This kind of mainstream commercial film is actually not my specialty. In the future, my **** will not really sit with martial arts. My view is that martial arts originally It is a spiritual sustenance created by humans, which does not exist at all. Since it is a dream of everyone, then don¡¯t standardize, fixate, or make this dream uniform, so I want a special martial arts."


    Zhang Baimao thought for a long time, considering the status and appeal of the national teacher, as well as the huge influence of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" now in the world, he finally decided: "Shoot! We also shoot martial arts!"


    "Lao Zhang, I knew you would definitely support me." Guo Shi''s expression then became a little strange: "This film may be larger in scale, and the investment will not be less than "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    What is the public production cost of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? 15 million dollars? Or is it $16 million?


    Zhang Baimao is quite courageous in this respect, saying: "We either don''t do it! We will do it bigger! Our investment must be higher than "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Guo Shi is not a pedantic person, and asked: "Funds..."


    Why don''t you have money to make a movie? He knew that Zhang Baimao could not spend so much money.


    Zhang Baimao lowered his voice and said, "Don''t worry, I have a way to raise money. The coal bosses have money. They are spending money and looking for investment in Beijing. I will find someone to contact them."


    The National Teacher has not been a fool for so many years, and he came up with an idea: "Tell them that this is a movie that hits the Oscars. This kind of lofty honor should be able to attract the nouveau riche."


    "Good idea!" Zhang Baimao clapped his hands gently: "Let''s go to Ao! Those old boys will definitely give money! It''s not a big deal to pick 100 million from them."


    The National Teacher heard that money is not a problem, and his thinking became clearer: "As long as I have the funds, I can gather the best crew. The cast cannot lose to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". It must be the top Chinese! Behind the scenes To be at the top level abroad. Yes, there is that little chapter. Now that I am well-known abroad, I will let her come back. I can''t praise her for nothing."


    Zhang Baimao and the Chinese teacher were still in their honeymoon period and waved a big hand: "Movie matters, you are in charge!"


    The national teacher said seriously: "Lao Zhang, I also want to fight for Austria."


    Zhang Baimao knew the Oscar knot of the National Teacher, and said: "I support you, but this matter requires careful planning."


    The Chinese teacher thought for a while and said, "How about let Xiao Zhang contact that Ronan Anderson first?"


    Hearing this, Zhang Baimao did not answer immediately, but seriously considered it. A few minutes later, he said: "Why not? Let Xiaozhang talk to Ronan Anderson first, and then find an opportunity to invite Ronan- Anderson is here, since Embassy Pictures can successfully run "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", it is not difficult to run another martial arts film."


    "Yeah." The national teacher nodded repeatedly: "Yes."


    Zhang Baimao, a businessman, added: "We can''t put all the chips on Ronan Anderson. These Americans are very treacherous. Apart from Ronan Anderson, we will invite people from other American film distribution companies. "


    The national teacher has doubts: "Will this affect the future Chongao..."


    Oscar, a knot in the life of a national teacher that can never be shaken off.


    "The names of Harvey Weinstein and Miramax, have you always heard of it?" Zhang Baimao said slowly: "He is the real Oscar promoter, once on Oscar, let a romantic comedy kill Si We also extended an invitation to Pilberg¡¯s "Saving Private Ryan"."


    Dreaming about the Oscar¡¯s national teacher, how could it be possible that you haven¡¯t heard the names of Harvey Weinstein and Miramax?


    The Chinese teacher nodded slightly: "Okay, just do what you said. This will not only ensure our commercial interests, but also find a reliable distributor in North America."


    Zhang Baimao looked at the time and said, "I will take you to a place."


    The national teacher wondered: "Where is it so cold outside?"


    Zhang Baimao said simply: "That Ronan Anderson''s Embassy Pictures opened an office in Beijing. Let''s visit it."


    "This is fast enough." The National Teacher was a little surprised: "We actually set up an office on our side!"


    Zhang Baimao said: "It feels like Ronan Anderson is not easy."


    As expected by the outside world, just entering late March, the North American box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crossed the 150 million U.S. dollar threshold. Before the Oscars ceremony, the cumulative total reached 157.45 million U.S. dollars!


    This also allowed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to successfully squeeze out DreamWorks Pictures'' "Behind the Lies" and in one fell swoop boarded the tenth place in the North American box office rankings in 2000.


    According to the calculation rules of the North American box office charts, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", a film that began to be screened in December 2000, all box office revenue will be calculated based on the 2000 charts.


    This is also the first time in North American film history that a foreign language film has entered the top ten of the annual box office rankings. U U Reading


    It is no exaggeration to say that under the operation of Ronan and Embassy Pictures, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has broken all records of foreign language films in North America.


    Almost all the media, especially the Chinese media, took this film to the top.


    "Li Ang did not disappoint the Chinese. His first martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" left the audience stunned. Although this film was based on traditional oriental martial arts themes, he was able to break the pattern of previous martial arts movies. , To maximize the aesthetics of oriental martial arts. The martial arts moves designed by Yuan Heping, including light kung fu and sword, all escape the mode of previous Hong Kong and Taiwan martial arts movies. Not only are they solid, they are also stunningly beautiful..."


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won warm applause from the American audience, and made the Chinese compatriots feel extremely proud and honored. Director Ang Lee not only realized the beautiful fantasy of the martial arts world as a child, and let the audience enter the martial arts world with him. Dance. I also used my own perspective and strength to fulfill the dream of every Chinese at home and abroad."


    Countless lights gathered to the Oscar awards ceremony, want to see this film can get a few golden figures.

 Chapter 238： Crazy

    ?On March 25, US Western Time, the 73rd Oscars ceremony kicked off at the Holy Citizen Auditorium in Hollywood.


    Since March, with the approaching of the Oscars, Western media has given more and more reports on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Larger news agencies, including American United, Reuters, and AFP, have reported on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". "Have a lot of reports.


    In addition, Ronan specifically asked the Embassy Film Industry to contact the media and sent reporters to interview the Oriental audience, Ang Lee¡¯s family and other related personnel in the three places. He even followed the evaluation of the film in the chat room of Sina website in order to continue to contribute to the film. Hit the Oscars to build momentum.


    Although I am confident, it is not yet time to relax.


    It''s too tragic to capsize at the last moment like "Saving Private Ryan".


    I have to say that there are too many Chinese all over the world, and Ronan only operates a little bit. The coverage and number of reports on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" far surpasses other nominated films.


    Ronan came to the Oscars for the first time, not only witnessing the Oscar statuette under his own operation, but also making an appointment with Angela Lindevo.


    Angela Lindevo was invited to walk the red carpet as a special guest.


    For a top supermodel, it is not difficult to get an official Oscar invitation.


    The Oscar red carpet is one of the top shows in the world for any celebrity.


    For Ronan, this is also the best place to socialize, with too many stars and filmmakers gathering together.


    In the VIP waiting room, Ronan saw Quentin Tarantino, who looked very strange, and went to meet him.


    "Director Tarantino, I am your admirer." Ronan opened his mouth and said: "The filming of "Falling Water Dog" and "Whisper" is great."


    Quentin Tarantino looks like a villain, but he speaks in a low voice: "Mr. Anderson is extraordinary. The martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is very successful in your hands."


    Ronan knew that Quentin Tarantino was a Hong Kong movie lover, and said: "I really like oriental martial arts movies and Kung Fu movies, especially old-fashioned Hong Kong movies."


    Quentin Tarantino said with a smile: "I didn''t expect Mr. Anderson to like these too."


    Ronan said, "If I didn''t like it, I wouldn''t like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Quentin believes that, as a fan of Hong Kong movies for many years, he knows very well that if he doesn''t have enough knowledge, how could "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" operate so successfully?


    "We all like Oriental movies." Ronan said his real purpose: "Why not cooperate? To make an oriental style martial arts movie or Kung Fu movie."


    Quentin Tarantino touched his big nose and said, "Actually, I am planning this type of movie."


    Ronan pretended to be surprised: "Really? Do you have a script? Have you found a partner? My Shahai Entertainment can provide you with support."


    Ronan didn''t have the slightest pressure to do things like digging walls.


    But Quentin hadn¡¯t spoken, and the Lord was looking for him. Harvey Weinstein brought a woman to the front and seemed to have heard Ronan¡¯s words just now and said: "No need, Ronan. Miramax has been Is the most trustworthy partner."


    Ronan didn''t feel embarrassed by being discovered by digging a wall, and said with a smile: "Director Tarantino, you can think about it."


    Quentin Tarantino was a smart man and did not answer.


    Although he has a very good relationship with Harvey Weinstein, he will not let go of this opportunity to get more resources from Miramax.


    Ronan didn''t say much, and instead said to Monica Bellucci who was with Harvey Weinstein: "We meet again, Miss Bellucci."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Monica Bellucci and Ronan shook hands gently.


    Ronan glanced at Harvey Weinstein without a trace, and couldn''t help feeling that the good cabbage was all over the pig.


    Harvey Weinstein seemed uneasy, and said: "Mr. Anderson, Miramax is more familiar with Quentin''s style, so you don''t need to say any more."


    Ronan frowned slightly, smiled, and said, "Director Tarantino, you just said that you want to make an Oriental style martial arts or kung fu movie, right?"


    Quentin just said, it is impossible to immediately deny: "Yes."


    "In this regard, my company and I are more professional." Ronan looked at Harvey Weinstein and said: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon received $150 million at the North American box office and 11 Oscar nominations."


    The smile on Harvey Weinstein''s face suddenly froze. There was nothing to say for a while, unconsciously remembering what happened at the end of last year. What did you say then? Instruct Ronan-Anderson how to run Oriental movies...


    Even with Harvey Weinstein''s super thick skin, his face felt hot at this moment.


    If this also requires human guidance, everyone in Miramax can go to the balance.


    Ronan looked at Quentin Tarantino and found that Quentin Tarantino was peeking at Monica Bellucci''s feet, which was a bit strange.


    He didn''t care and said, "Director Tarantino, if you cooperate with me, I am confident that I will achieve greater success than "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    Afterwards, Ronan said goodbye and left.


    Harvey Weinstein looked at Ronan''s back and fell into silence. He is also reflecting on the success of the past few years. Is he a bit confident?


    Quentin Tarantino remained silent, but occasionally went to see Monica Bellucci''s feet.


    Ronan saw Tom Cruise and joked with him a few words. When he looked back, he saw Quentin Tarantino''s peculiar appearance.


    The confusion just now suddenly came to light.


    Quentin, this old ruffian movie, all the films have only one thing in common!


    Feet!


    In "A Dawn", I even tasted it myself...


    This crazy girl who likes girls!


    Seeing Tom Cruise, Ronan immediately threw Harvey Weinstein behind his head. Tom Cruise was familiar with Hollywood. Ronan dragged him to introduce him to more people, especially the director. .


    Good directors are rare talents, super-quality scarce resources.


    After spending three years in Hollywood, Ronan has a deep understanding.


    Tom Cruise will be fine this time, helping Ronan introduce Ridley Scott and Steven Soderbergh.


    Needless to say, Lao Lei, the creator of the "Alien" series, a well-known unstable director, has shot countless classics, and has caused many street tragedies.


    Steven Soderbergh is the number one favorite for the best director tonight.


    His films have always had a strong personal style, sometimes too experimental, this time with "Never Compromise" and "Drug Network", he won two of the five best director nominations.


    Ronan chatted with Ridley Scott for a while. Although it was specifically introduced by Tom Cruise, the two had met at the Golden Globes before.


    Compared to the experimental director Soderbergh, Lao Lei is more to Ronan''s appetite. Maybe when he can go to Mars to grow potatoes together.


    Ronan took a look at the cooperation between Ridley Scott and Jerry Bruckheimer. According to Ridley Scott, Jerry Bruckheimer is currently scorched by "Pearl Harbor". , This film has been tried several times internally, and Disney is not satisfied.


    After Angela Lindvo found him, Ronan ended the conversation with Ridley Scott in a timely manner.


    Ronan took a good look at Angela Lindevo, and exclaimed, "Ange, you are so beautiful tonight."


    Angela Lindevo smiled and said, "You like it."


    "You came in later than expected." Ronan asked curiously: "In trouble?"


    Angela Lindevo pointed to a place quietly: "Russell Crowe, who was walking in front of me, took two bodyguards on the red carpet. The organizer asked to keep a distance from him."


    Ronan turned his head to look, and Russell Crowe was followed by two men in suits. At first glance, they were not ordinary people.


    "This is the first time I have seen walking the red carpet with bodyguards." Angela Lindevo said in Ronan''s ear.


    Ronan had heard of this, and simply said to Angela Lindevo: "It is said that Latin American criminal groups are threatening him."


    Russell Crowe just became a kidnapping target of a South American criminal group in the past few weeks. This criminal group was "dissatisfied" with Russell Crowe as a kidnapping negotiator in "The Elements of Survival", so he wanted to kidnap him and take the opportunity to blackmail the movie the company.


    According to the gossip that Ronan heard, Russell Crowe¡¯s "kidnapping value" was 13 million U.S. dollars. Once he was tied up, the criminal group would cut off his finger every day, and cut his head if he lost his finger.


    The two men in suits are said to be capable agents of the FBI, and the FBI is providing all-weather protection for Russell Crowe.


    Ronan can''t remember where he heard that the police and law enforcement agencies in the United States do not provide protection for citizens or other individuals, but they are also divided.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith came over at this time, Ronan introduced Angela Lindevo to them.


    However, Ronan was talking about female companions.


    The two have not talked about emotional matters so far.


    The red carpet ceremony outside was drawing to a close. Ronan took Angela Lindevo into the main hall of the auditorium. The crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was one of the most popular Oscars this year occupied two of them. Small rows of seats.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Yu Jiaolong suddenly came over: "There are several filmmakers in the East that admire your achievements very much. If you have time to go to the East, they are eager to see you."


    She whispered a name.


    Ronan responded politely: "I am also very curious and interested in my colleagues in the East. I will definitely visit the East when I have time."


    The national teacher even contacted him through Yujiaolong, has my reputation spread to the East?


    Ronan didn''t faint, and gradually guessed.


    With the sound of music, the award ceremony began as the host Steve Martin took the stage.


    Ronan''s mind is temporarily occupied by the little golden man. As long as he can get the target little golden man, the offline income of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will not be said to double, it is easy to increase by one third.


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 Chapter 239： Best Foreign Language Film

    ?Each Oscar award ceremony is a long torment, the rhythm is too slow for onlookers, and it is necessary to wait for the winners, but there are still more than 30 million viewers and countless film practitioners every year, willing to suffer painfully Go down.


    More importantly, at the Oscars, female stars who can''t control their **** are definitely not good actors.


    Those gorgeous long dresses, as well as close-fitting short dresses, put on and take off alone, to ensure that the actresses doubt life.


    From two or three o''clock in the afternoon to the end of the awards ceremony, no food, no drink, no urine, that is the most basic requirement for female stars to participate in the Oscars.


    The vast majority of people who can''t help it rarely come back after leaving.


    The red carpet show is a paradise for female stars. This heaven and **** are only one step away. It is normal to prepare a week in advance. There are many people who are concerned about intestinal problems starting half a month in advance.


    Ronan participated in a three-and-a-half-hour show for the first time. He was really inexperienced. He went out twice in the middle. Fortunately, he was a man and his clothes were very simple. There was not so much trouble.


    However, every time he came back, Ronan would find that his seat was occupied.


    Seeing Ronan, the quiet girl who occupied the seat quickly gave up her seat and left. Ronan nodded gently to her and returned to her seat.


    Of course, this person did not come to dig Angela Lindevo''s corner when he was no longer, but a temporary audience specially prepared by the organizer of the award ceremony.


    Because there are often prize-presenters who need to leave their seats, and some people go to the toilet or go to the gallery bar during the advertising time and do not return on time. At that time, the camera will be unsightly when scanning the audience, so "temporary workers" should fill in the empty spaces at any time.


    Of course, they can''t talk to the stars around them.


    For this kind of award ceremony, the organizer always claims that a ticket is hard to find, and there are empty seats, which is not good visually.


    The Oscar award ceremony has been held for more than seventy sessions, and many detailed issues have been considered quite comprehensively.


    "You should prepare in advance next time." Angela Lindevo whispered: "Next time you come to the awards ceremony, I will make a schedule for you in advance."


    Ronan smiled and replied casually: "Let''s talk about it when I have the next opportunity."


    Angela Lindwall said with a slight dissatisfaction: "You, don''t take such an important award ceremony seriously."


    "Is there?" Ronan was innocent: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the award, I am the happiest one."


    Angela Lindevo said: "There are three Oscar statuettes, how long will it be before the best foreign language film?"


    Ronan glanced at the stage: "This is about to begin."


    In the previous series of technical awards, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has won three gold medalists, namely the best photography, the best soundtrack and the best art direction.


    This is actually a surprise.


    But Ronan was a little worried, could this be a consolation prize?


    Oscar did this more than once.


    Eleven nominations and a few technical awards as consolation are considered good, and they are definitely not among the miserable. It is said that the "Shawshank''s Redemption" that year was a top ten.


    Juliet Binoche and Anthony Hopkins stood on the stage.


    "The five films that have been nominated for best foreign language film are diverse in themes." Juliet Binoche said.


    Anthony Hopkins took over: "And very famous in the world."


    He and Juliet Binoche stepped aside at the same time, letting go of the big screen behind them: "Someone who has been nominated for best foreign language film..."


    The big screen took over the job of introduction and began to show the titles and screens of five nominated films: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" from the East, directed by Ang Lee; and "Parting Ways" from the Czech Republic, directed by Yang Hoble Gram; Mexico''s "Love is a bitch", directed by Alessandro Inarido; France''s "The Taste of Others"; Belgium''s "Everyone Becomes Famous".


    Ronan looked around, Xu Ligong was the most nervous, holding his thigh tightly with one hand; Li An always had a decent smile on his face, but one leg was moving.


    To be honest, this kind of moment is not nervous.


    Because a heavyweight Oscar statuette means too much.


    Ronan unconsciously coughed in a low voice, and was also a little nervous. After all, so much time, energy and resources have been invested, so he naturally wants to get the best results.


    The best foreign language film Xiaojinren, for him not only means a large sum of money, but also increases confidence, and will continue to participate in this Oscar game in the future.


    Angela Lindevo grabbed Ronan''s hand and whispered: "Don''t be nervous, I''ll be with you."


    Lorna couldn''t help laughing. Is it so obvious?


    Juliet Binoche quickly punched the envelope, regardless of the curious look of Anthony Hopkins beside him, and she took out the card and said: "The winner is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!"


    "Year!"


    Ronan clearly heard Xu Ligong''s excited voice.


    With applause, Angela Lindwo opened her hand and wanted to hug Ronan, only to find that Ronan had stood up and turned around, hugging and celebrating with Ang Lee.


    Angela Lindevo frowned slightly, and noticed that the camera lens had turned around, and the conditioned reflex had been formed during the training all the year round. She immediately put on a decent smile and applauded.


    Ronan hugged Li Ang first, and then high-five Xu Ligong to celebrate.


    Regardless of how much the two parties have worked in business, at least at this moment, their positions are the same, and they are all excited about the award of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ang Lee walked onto the stage at the sound of music, took the Oscar statuette from Anthony Hopkins, stood in front of the microphone, and... took out a small note.


    Probably too excited, too excited, Li Ang turned over twice but failed to open the folded paper.


    "Thanks to the academy." Li Ang was a very standard acceptance speech, and read from the note: "Thank you for the academy''s recognition of the Chinese film. I also thank my companion Xu Ligong, as well as the powerful and talented actors of this film. And all the staff who contributed to this film."


    He glanced at the note again: "I also want to thank Mr. Ronan Anderson from Embassy Pictures for bringing "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to North America."


    The live TV camera turned to Ronan''s side, and Ronan nodded with a smile.


    Ang Lee is still thanking: "Thank you Embassy Pictures for all the people who have worked **** the release of this film. Finally, I want to thank my wife, son, my mother and other family members, as well as all the Chinese in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Hong Kong!"


    The audience thundered with applause.


    This is the most important award that a Chinese film has won at the Oscars.


    Although there was no scene where the audience stood up and applauded, the applause was enthusiastic enough.


    And for Li Ang, his career peak is far from coming.


    In this age, standing up and paying tribute are not too often.


    In the early years, at the award ceremony, people of high morals must be on stage to receive this treatment. It was a very touching scene to think that Chaplin stepped out from behind the rising screen and stood up and applauded.


    This can be regarded as an Oscar''s rare true feeling to set off the atmosphere.


    Later, Oscar fell to relying on the actress stepping on the skirt and wrestling to create a show of truth, and continued as a joke the following year.


    After Li Ang left the stadium, a temporary audience came to fill his seat. The awards ceremony was at the end. It is estimated that Li Ang did not have time to return to the auditorium.


    After the winners go to the backstage, they must accept routine interviews, and the little golden people must also engrave the awards they have won.


    Before the awards, all the golden figures are the same. The Oscar tradition is to engrave the names after the golden figures are awarded.


    There is also a base, which will be given after the award.


    The awards continued, Ronan''s excitement and excitement gradually calmed down, and his head began to figure out how to maximize the benefits of this best foreign language film.


    The last few awards were awarded one by one. Russell Crowe defeated a lot of competitors including Tom Hanks and took off the best actor title. "Gladiator" is indeed a masterpiece.


    Ridley Scott has accumulated five or six years of character, all of which are used in this film.


    According to Ronan''s memory, Ridley Scott is about to embark on a new round of character building journey.


    The best actress, as Ronan remembers, was won by Julia Roberts.


    The film "Never Compromise" not only gave Julia Roberts the coveted Oscar, it also gave Hollywood the first 20 million female club members.


    To be precise, Julia Roberts is not the best actress that she has won with this film, but all the films she has taken over the past ten years.


    This is the best actress who can rely on accumulation.


    The following two awards will undoubtedly reveal the side of the Oscars.


    Steven Soderbergh won the best director with "Drug Network", and "Gladiator" won the best film statuette.


    Following last year''s "American Beauty", Spielberg''s DreamWorks Pictures achieved a rare two consecutive Oscar titles.


    For a time, DreamWorks has an infinite beauty.


    Unfortunately, only Spielberg understands the discomfort of DreamWorks.


    If everything develops in Ronan''s memory, DreamWorks'' "Beautiful Mind" will be the winner of the next best film.


    DreamWorks will achieve three consecutive Oscars for Best Picture!


    But the three Oscars for best film can not save the decline of DreamWorks.


    The Oscar effect is very powerful, but it is not enough to save a large film company.


    The award ceremony is now over. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won four Oscars, and it can also be said to be the winner tonight.


    The crew went straight to the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills to participate in the "Oscar Night" party hosted by Vanity Fair.


    Ronan did not go, and returned to the Four Seasons Hotel with Angela Lindevo. Angela Lindevo could not stay in Los Angeles for a few days. The two of them had limited time and should not be wasted.


    The Oscar strategy has been reached. How can going to a party to eat and drink compare to being alone with a beauty?


    Ronan rode his sword on horseback, crossed the mountains, across the snowy field, through the forest, vowing to shake the abyss with the sword, and the robbers'' nest would be overwhelmed!


    Angela Lindevo challenged with all his strength and vowed to bury the mountain eagle in the mountain stream...

 Chapter 240： Big winner

    In the huge conference room of Embassy Pictures, there were close to twenty people sitting, and everyone was staring at the whiteboard in front of which was written the name of the Oscar best foreign film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    These people come from various television stations across the United States, both wired and wireless.


    The only purpose of coming to Embassy Pictures was to win the North American TV premiere rights of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    "The reserve price for the premiere rights is $3 million," said Garcia Rodriguez, who hosted the bidding meeting: "Every bid must be no less than $100,000."


    "4 million dollars!" The person who spoke first was the ABC TV station.


    The middle-aged woman who came on behalf of MTV shouted: "4.5 million dollars!"


    The person next to NBC directly increased the price: "$6 million!"


    The conference room fell silent for a while, and even Garcia Rodr¨ªguez did not expect that with just three rounds of price increase, the premiere copyright of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" would double the reserve price!


    Garcia''s eyes swept once again from the tags or other nameplates on the chests of these people. ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX, the four major television networks in the United States, are available, such as medium-sized TV stations such as HBO, MTV, AMC, C, PBS, or large-scale cable Taiwan, no one was absent.


    For a movie, you don¡¯t need to negotiate house by house, but let many TV stations bid for it. Where did Embassy Pictures ever engage in such a high-profile event before?


    Since Ronan completed the acquisition, Embassy Pictures has really undergone earth-shaking changes.


    In the past, the film released by Embassy Pictures asked the TV station to buy it. Now? Not only did the TV station take the initiative to contact, but also willing to participate in the bidding.


    TV premiere copyright auction, can this be done by ordinary companies? Only a film with a double hit at the box office and word of mouth can a bidding event be held.


    "Six million dollars!" Garcia asked loudly, "Are there any price increases?"


    Yesterday DreamWorks held a bid for "Gladiator" and the North American premiere rights sold for $10 million.


    Only the Oscar Best Picture Golden Man can''t do this. The North American box office of "Gladiator" is as high as more than 180 million US dollars.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not bad either, the best foreign language film Golden Man, with a North American box office of nearly 160 million US dollars.


    A middle-aged man representing Fox TV slowly raised his hand and shouted: "6.5 million dollars!"


    HBO is wealthy and directly increases the price: "8 million US dollars!"


    The conference room was completely quiet. After Garcia asked several times, HBO successfully bid for 8 million US dollars.


    Only the first round of TV broadcast rights in North America sold for a high price of 8 million US dollars. Garcia can imagine that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is double-glared at the box office and awards, will inevitably receive huge offline income.


    People from Fox TV followed the staff of Embassy Pictures to go through the relevant procedures, and people from other TV stations dispersed.


    Ronan quickly got news in the office that the high price of $8 million was indeed worth celebrating.


    Just the first round of TV broadcast rights is enough to buy back the funds for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    After the first round of TV broadcasts, there are also home entertainment channels such as DVDs and video tapes. In this regard, Embassy Pictures has a distribution network and has cooperation with companies such as Wal-Mart and Blockbuster. It can be distributed independently without authorization to other companies.


    However, Wal-Mart and Blockbuster¡¯s channel raked in, Ronan intends to let people talk to them.


    The channel percentage in the industry is generally 20% of sales, depending on whether it can be lowered.


    In addition, Ronan has sent someone to make a super luxurious DVD set of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    It''s not the type that sells for $39.9 plus extras, but a DVD set containing a small golden figure with the best foreign language film and a reduced scale Qing Mingjian, priced as high as $599.


    This is for audiophiles.


    There are many movie enthusiasts like this in North America, and many even broke their fortunes to buy limited edition luxury peripherals of "Star Wars".


    The Oscars are over, but the Oscar effect is still affecting the entire North America.


    The most notable thing is the movie market. The best movie "Gladiator" was dragged from the film library to the theater to whip the corpse, and the second round of screenings began, and it also won a lot of box office.


    Originally, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has entered the end of the screening. As the Oscars for best foreign language film and other small gold people got their hands, they cheated their corpses before they died. It expanded from less than 200 screening theaters to nearly 600, and then lasted for a week. For a long time, it pushed the film''s North American box office past 160 million US dollars.


    When the film was released, the North American box office totaled 161.2 million U.S. dollars.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" raised the North American box office record of foreign language films to a height that was unattainable by latecomers.


    Ronan remembers very clearly, even to his last memory, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is still the number one foreign language film in North America at the box office.


    Foreign language films like "Angel Loves the Beautiful", "Lola Run", "Eavesdropping" and other foreign language films, when it comes to revenue, are weak in front of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    To be precise, with the exception of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", no foreign language film can reach the box office of over 100 million in the North American market.


    Most foreign language films have only one result in the North American market. Others also count as much as you can harvest.


    Embassy Pictures Films, as the distributor, received a total of $75.4 million in box office shares from the theaters.


    Since it is a copyright buyout, there is no need to settle any settlement with Li Ang and Xu Ligong''s aspect international.


    From copyright buyouts to various propaganda to cinema releases, Embassy Pictures has invested a total of US$18.2 million on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Today, the investment has won generous returns.


    Excluding company shares and other income, Ronan alone, as a copyright buyer of the Embassy Pictures, received a total of 2.26 million US dollars in rewards.


    As the president of Embassy Pictures, Ronan is also a member of the company, so he naturally enjoys various bonus incentives from Embassy Pictures.


    In the past year of 2000 and the beginning of the new fiscal year, Ronan''s income from various positions and rewards alone was as high as $14.5 million in the past year.


    Although completely controlling Relativity Entertainment, Ronan has always been very clear when the company and the individual should be separated.


    Ronan has large sums of money in his hands and originally wanted to invest in the stock market, but since the crash in March last year, the stock market has been falling all the way, and there is no sign of stopping.


    Just like a layman, Ronan also inferred that the stock market crash and plunge will probably be linked to September, and then continue to fall.


    It has already entered 2001, and it is not far from September. Ronan intends to wait.


    In contrast, the affected real estate market has some meaning to stabilize. The real estate agent also contacted Ronan twice, as if he had several suitable listings in his hand, all of which were deteriorating by the homeowner. Under the general economic situation, it is impossible to support the kind of cash out with fixed assets.


    In many states in the United States, such as New York or Los Angeles, if you own too many luxury real estate, once there is a problem with the funds in your hands, the real estate tax can drag people to death.


    The wicked old and beautiful tax claims that people will be scraped off when they die.


    When I think of taxes, I vomit blood.


    Ronan has made an appointment with the real estate agent and will spend the weekend to see the house.


    At the same time, various statistics related to the Oscars were released. Ronan and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" left a lot of records for this Oscar.


    This year''s Oscars ceremony was the most concerned by Asian Americans in 73 years, with more than 8 million Asian audiences.


    At the same time, it is also the most invited event for Chinese entertainers.


    As "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has received many nominations, not only the number of Chinese representatives sitting in the nomination seats waiting to receive the award, but also various delegations from the East and Chinese audiences who tried their best to enter the venue in order to witness historical scenes.


    It is very obvious that Chinese and Asians have driven the Oscar market.


    Of course, the winner is not only Hollywood, but also merchants.


    According to statistics, during this year''s Oscars, the total revenue of businesses in the sales and rental of vehicles, fashion, jewelry and accessories exceeded 75 million U.S. dollars, which was also the best profit ever.


    So many celebrities, audience fans, all kinds of looks are piled up with real money.


    There is also ABC TV. As a broadcaster, they have more than 50 million US dollars in advertising revenue.


    The value of the Oscars awards ceremony in all events in the United States basically ranks in the top three every year, most of the time in the second place.


    No need to think about the first place. For more than a decade before and after more than a decade, there is no possibility of surpassing the Oscars.


    After all, the "American Spring Festival Gala", which always ranks first, is not a name.


    The influence and commercial value of the Super Bowl in North America is too great.


    The North American market alone, even the World Cup finals in football, is a far cry.


    One more thing, Ronan, as a member of the Producers League and as a producer of many successful films, submitted an application to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and waited for the formal invitation from the Academy to prepare to join the Academy and become a number of Oscars in the coming year. A member of the judges.


    The film academy adopts an invitation system to accept new members. There are three ways: get an Oscar nomination; apply to become a member and get the recommendation of two members in a branch; from a member committee or college such as a producer¡¯s union or director¡¯s union The council wins support.


    Then the member committee will vote, and those who get the majority of votes will be invited to join For producers, it is not difficult to join the academy. The basic invitation condition is that they need to produce two or more separate films before they can be considered. .


    On Ronan''s terms, it was not a problem to get an invitation at the end of this year and vote.


    And the members of the academy, that is, the Oscar judges are life-long and have no term.


    This is also one of the reasons why the average age of the Oscar judges is getting older.


    In particular, many old men are in a state of retreat. They have not participated in the production of any movie in the past few decades, and their knowledge of movies is far behind the times.


    Then, many nostalgic films won the Oscars.


    For those who specialize in Oscars, the age of the judges is an available factor.


    The awards season is over, Ronan heard a news that Universal Pictures is in contact with Ang Lee.

 Chapter 241： Wrong encounter

    In the reception room of the Embassy Pictures, Ronan met Lee Ang, a director who was once downhearted in Hollywood. Now he is energetic, as if he has reached the culmination of his career.


    Ronan asked: "I heard that Director Ang Lee returned to the East some time ago?"


    "I went back." Ang Lee returned home in good clothes and came to Hollywood again, with a very different mood: "The two sides of the strait have left, the fans are too enthusiastic."


    He seemed to be very emotional: "I also met some colleagues and discussed some film-related matters."


    Ronan nodded, Ang Lee¡¯s mood he could fully understand, the Oscar was added, and with the prevailing conditions in this era, the treatment Ang Lee could receive must be grand and grand.


    It is not an exaggeration to say that he is touted as the first person in the Chinese film circle.


    "Have you seen Director Zhang?" Ronan said a name.


    At the Oscars award ceremony, Yu Jiaolong once conveyed that the other party seemed to want to meet him.


    Li Ang said: "I have seen it and talked for a while, as if he is going to make a martial arts movie." He shook his head: "That''s not good. He is a master of literary and artistic films and should not follow suit."


    Ronan was noncommittal, saying: "Actually, the commercial film circles all over the world are the same. A film is a big success, and works follow suit."


    Ang Lee is already a completely Hollywood director. Of course, knowing this, he can only sigh lightly.


    After listening to Li Ang''s words, Luo Nan gradually determined what Yu Jiaolong''s words might represent. Maybe Yu Jiaolong didn''t understand it himself, but as a person who came by, he naturally understood the Oscar plot of Zhang Guoshi.


    The big commercial era of oriental movies is finally about to begin.


    Regardless of the reputation or quality of the martial arts movie, no matter what Zhang Guoshi¡¯s original intention was, it ultimately contributed to the rise of the Oriental film market.


    Also after this movie, the Eastern film industry and film market began to enter the fast lane of development.


    Unfortunately, the sharing clause will not be re-signed until after 2010. The 13% sharing ratio for the introduction of shared-account movies is really too low.


    In due course, can you unite the power of Hollywood to push for a revised agreement?


    Ronan believes that the difficulty is very difficult, at least it is difficult now. Hollywood''s film division over there has never been a problem of the film industry, but a part of the WTO agreement between the two countries. It involves the political and economic game between the two countries, which can be said to be a tie. Start the whole body.


    A single person, or even a group, can play a very limited role in it.


    can only wait for now.


    However, Zhang Guoshi¡¯s masterpiece can be considered. If you have time in the future, you can go there and take a tour to inspect the market and visit overseas offices.


    Luo Nan thought while chatting with Ang Lee without a word, and the topic soon came to Ang Lee''s new movie.


    "I don''t know if Director Li has a new work plan?" Ronan asked directly: "I heard that Universal Pictures is in contact with Director Li?"


    These are all news from Hollywood, and they will not touch personal privacy.


    Ang Lee said with a smile: "I plan to take a one-month rest." He did not deny contact with Universal Pictures: "People from Universal Pictures are indeed talking to me and want me to direct a major production."


    Ronan asked curiously: "Can you know which subject or content it is?"


    Universal Pictures has not requested confidentiality, and the news is released to preheat the hype. Ang Lee said directly: "A comic-based movie, "The Hulk."


    Hearing this name, Ronan felt that way, and asked: "Are you going to take this job as a director?"


    Li Ang thought for a while, and felt that there is nothing to say: "The big framework has been discussed, and there are still some details about the remaining details that have not been agreed with Universal Pictures."


    "A movie adapted from a comic..." Ronan originally wanted to remind.


    But thinking about the movie rights of the bunch of Marvel superheroes in my hand, as well as future plans, I endured it again.


    Ang Lee didn''t say much about the cooperation with Universal Pictures. He chatted with Ronan a few more about movies, and soon left the Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan watched Ang Lee leave and sat on the sofa with question marks all over his head. He didn¡¯t know who Ang Lee and Universal Pictures had pitted him on the "Hulk" project.


    In literary terms, it means that the two sides had a wrong encounter at the wrong time and place.


    In the eyes of many Orientals, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not an excellent work compared to Ang Lee''s early "Wedding Banquet", "Pushing Hands", and "Eating Men and Women".


    Therefore, everything that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has gained in North America has largely exceeded the imagination and expectations of the East. Perhaps the "cultural differences" can be summed up in the East.


    It may be the "cultural difference", or maybe the Oscar halo obscured the others. Universal Pictures decided to let an oriental art director operate an American commercial comic film.


    It is undeniable that Ang Lee has its own advantages, such as being able to shape the characters more delicately on the basis of retaining the Hollywood model, and at the same time bring some fresh perspectives different from Hollywood.


    But Ang Lee was unable to accurately find the balance between commercial and personal style within Hollywood''s more commercial system.


    In the last years of Ronan''s past life, how to make a comic superhero movie to explode, I am afraid that many ordinary fans can say some consensus.


    Such as compact rhythms, exquisite special effects, hot scenes, continuous **** and bursts that excite the audience.


    These are exactly contrary to Li Ang''s personal style.


    Under the weight of ¡¡¡¡, Ang Lee only preserved his personal style, but couldn''t take care of other things.


    In previous lives, there is another saying: Li Ankeng has taken Universal Pictures.


    Universal Pictures gave Ang Lee full trust, tremendous power, and even the power that is infinitely close to the final editing rights. As a result, Ang Lee created a popular commercial film with a strong personal style, made an author movie, and then patted and left. , Leaving Universal Pictures a mess.


    This statement is definitely not reliable. The director cherishes his reputation. Thinking about the situation of Ang Lee after the failure of "The Hulk", he also knows that he cannot do it deliberately.


    But Ang Lee did make "The Hulk" an author movie.


    Long, serious, and without a lot of action scenes that people expect, it is not comfortable after watching, there is no excitement of "superhero saved us, I am full of positive energy"


    Maybe Ang Lee doesn''t want to shoot a superhero at all. He just wants to shoot how an unfortunate man is torn apart by his grotesque ability and focus on expressing this absurdity.


    As a result, Ang Lee fell miserably, and Universal Pictures was also miserable. Marvel, who originally wanted to follow the autumn wind, once again doubted life.


    The adaptation of "Spider-Man" is successful, and the adaptation range is also very large. Marvel feels that its own hero is not inferior to Batman, and there is still a market.


    In a blink of an eye, "Hulk" hit the street, Marvel was surprised, and the hero in the movie market was not very good.


    It is said that Marvel¡¯s top management can get up from countless blows, and finally press almost all the chips to gamble on "Iron Man". The nerves are really not ordinary tough.


    From Ronan¡¯s point of view, the collaboration between Ang Lee and Universal Pictures can be summed up in one sentence: Ang Lee took the superhero the Hulk and made a literary feature film.


    If it¡¯s ten years in the evening, some people might say that the angle is unique and it won¡¯t be so miserable.


    Ronan did not mix the cooperation between Universal Pictures and Ang Lee, let alone prevent Universal Pictures from contacting Ang Lee, and he has no reason to stop it.


    Probably Ang Lee also needs a wider audience theme, and it hits off with Universal Pictures. In early April, he signed a formal director contract with Universal Pictures on the "Hulk".


    Universal Pictures also announced the schedule of "The Hulk" while the Lee Ann Oscar effect was still there. This comic superhero movie was initially scheduled to be released in the summer of 2003.


    A little more than two years is left to Ang Lee for planning, shooting and post-production.


    Ronan can only say that he is looking forward to the day when "The Hulk" is released. After all, only then can it be possible to get the copyright of the Hulk from Universal Pictures.


    Even like Marvel in the previous life, it¡¯s okay to just get part of the copyright, the big deal is not to make the independent movie of the Hulk.


    Directors are relatively scarce resources in Hollywood, and Ronan¡¯s Shahai Entertainment has also identified a director candidate.


    "Reaper is Coming 2" after going through some twists and turns, it is determined that Gilmour del Toro, who completed "Fatal Turn", will be in charge of the tube.


    Because the movie market will inevitably be impacted in the second half of the year, this sequel was postponed by Ronan until next year.


    According to the release schedule released by Embassy Pictures, under Ronan¡¯s invisible intervention, no film will be released after September.


    Basically all the screening plans are scheduled in the first half of the year.


    "House of the Dead" in late April, "Shrek" overseas release in mid-May, "The Bourne" in June, "Fatal Corner" in JulyIn early August, the film department purchased from overseas Two small productions of the entry.


    Since April, Embassy Pictures will release movies every month, most of which involve North American and overseas releases.


    Also in early April, Ronan saw a memorable name on the "New York Times" bestseller list sent by his assistant Connie, "Summer in Jeans."


    Ronan saw the title of the book and thought of related movies, the famous "S Queen" Blake Lively''s famous work.


    asked someone to check the copyright. The film and television adaptation rights of the novel were still in the hands of the author. Ronan immediately notified Robert Lee and asked him to add the name "Jeans in Summer" to the copyright purchase list.


    Now that he has gained something, Ronan pays more attention to the "New York Times" bestseller list. Maybe he can continue to see him on it and ignore it, but he can see the movie whose name reminds me.


    The weekend came, and the work at hand was temporarily set aside. Ronan made an appointment with the real estate agent and was going to see the house.


    This is owner-occupied housing. You must not go overseas to buy it. Otherwise, it would be inconvenient to commute to and from get off work, and Ronan has some funds in his hands, not to mention the income of the producer and company positions, but the script provided by the screenwriter. There is not only buyout income, but also subsequent copyright sharing income.


    What Ronan provides to the company is of course not free, even if it is a company that he completely controls.


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 Chapter 242： future world

    Until now, Ronan still lives in an apartment in North Hollywood. On the one hand, he lives alone, and the requirements are not very high. On the other hand, he knows that real estate will be driven down by the stock market, so he can wait for a while.


    In fact, after the New Year, Ronan also took the time to see the house several times under the contact of the real estate agent.


    Located in Beverly Hills, it belongs to the old-fashioned style of red brick and green tiles, which does not suit Ronan''s appetite, especially the green tiles, which are covered in green on the roof, which does not seem to be an ordinary eye-catcher.


    What is the idea of ??a designer to make the roof tiles green?


    Lao Mei does not have a green hat, but Ronan saw the green roof tiles for the first time.


    Living in a house, thinking about the greenery on top of your head all day, can you feel comfortable? No need to consider such a wonderful house.


    The other building is located in North Hollywood, very close to Malibu. Ronan only looked at the location and directly denied it.


    He doesn''t want to be harassed by wildfires every year. The fire and water are merciless. The fire will not regard you as a rich man and will not burn you.


    Originally Ronan had to consider the Santa Monica Valley in the Brentwood neighborhood, where the hillside area is also a traditional rich area in Los Angeles, and the neighborhood atmosphere is relatively quiet, making it an ideal place to live.


    However, the mountain fires that often burned Malibu in winter and spring in previous years have moved to the Santa Monica Mountains. If you don¡¯t count the hillsides and valleys, the house introduced by the real estate agent is less than three straight lines away from the extinguished fire. Kilometer.


    Neighbors are also factors that must be considered. The nearest neighbor to the house is Matthew McConaughey. After a drug-drinking, he played music to make him uneasy for a few miles. He stripped off his clothes and called the police, then molested the young policeman. jerk.


    Just because of the wildfire, Ronan was enough to blacklist the Santa Monica Valley.


    This time, the housing provided by the real estate agent is still in Beverly Hills.


    Because this mansion is located on Mulholland Road in Beverly Hills, where Tom Cruise lives, and there is no work on weekends, Ronan also made an appointment with Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise will go with him. Look at the house.


    Ronan thinks, living in a big city in the previous life, buying an ordinary house requires gnashing your teeth, and you don¡¯t have to think about things like single-family luxury houses. This is definitely not as good as Tom Cruise¡¯s vision.


    Assistant Connie also escorted Ronan to Beverly Hills. If she fancy the house, Ronan needs her to go through relevant procedures and other matters.


    Connie sat in the co-pilot. Regardless of David driving, she said to Ronan while reading the information: "This house is located at the highest point of Beverly Park on Mulholland Road and was designed by the famous mansion architect Landry. It covers an area of ??5.88 acres and was built last year. The previous owner was Dustin Holfman, the owner of the Los Angeles Holfman Investment Company."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This is a new house?"


    Connie said: "This is how the information is written, and no one lives after it is built."


    Cadillac drove past Hearst Manor at this time, and not far ahead, he saw Tom Cruise¡¯s mansion on a small hill, which he bought when he married Nicole Kidman. When people divorced, Nicole Kidman asked for the property rights of this mansion, but Tom Cruise refused.


    According to Tom Cruise to Ronan, the reason for rejection is that he often entertains Scientologists in this mansion, and changing places is too troublesome.


    Ronan can only be speechless. Even if he is a very good friend with Tom Cruise now, he will not rashly say anything about the beliefs of others.


    Actually, Ronan felt that Tom Cruise was mixed with science and education, and he was also very promising. After all, he became a high-level member.


    Ronan made a call, and soon a McLaren came down from the fork in the road leading to the Cruise mansion and followed his Cadillac.


    The driver is Tom Cruise.


    Only a few minutes ahead, passing through Beverly Park, on the southern slope, Ronan vaguely saw the extremely tall white wall through the gap between the tall trees.


    Cadillac turned into a path shaded by trees. The tall and dense woods almost obstructed the view, giving this mansion excellent privacy.


    Jeff East, the real estate agent, was standing at the entrance of the manor, waiting for Ronan to arrive.


    Ronan got out of the car and greeted Tom Cruise first. Jeff East hurried forward and said, "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Cruise."


    Ronan and Tom Cruise shook hands with him.


    Tom Cruise looked at the magnificent door and said, "Ronan, it turns out you want to see this house."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I didn''t know before I came."


    He stood in front of the door and was a little amazed. There are white marble doorposts on both sides of the door. They are not ancient and elegant carved pillars, but a modern rectangular parallelepiped. There are no carvings on the marble, and the polishing is abnormally smooth. .


    The door in the middle is simple in shape and should be made of stainless steel.


    Looking from both sides, the tall wall is made of gray-white stone, and there are corresponding monitoring probes at intervals.


    Through the stainless steel wrought iron gate, you can see the same modern guard room behind the wall.


    "This style..." Tom Cruise shook his head: "The houses of those in Silicon Valley are generally in this style."


    Ronan greeted Tom Cruise: "Shall we go in and see?"


    Jeff East pressed a remote control, the door opened, and his head led the way towards the manor. Ronan and Tom Cruise unhurriedly followed. Connie and the bodyguard David followed. Last.


    The entrance gate is a vestibule garden. Because the manor is built on the hillside, the buildings inside make full use of the mountain. The main road is a bit tortuous, interspersed with the densely vegetation garden, like an enlarged "S".


    The places in the garden closest to the gate and the wall are basically trees. They are not rare species. The common crape myrtle trees and jacaranda trees in Beverly Hills, and some Ronan¡¯s unnamed trees with very large crowns.


    There are rows of crape myrtle trees, strelitzia, shrubs and flowers, and neatly trimmed stepped hedgerows.


    The garden is obviously well maintained, and there is no sign of dilapidation. The end is connected to a low and flat grass. At the center of the grass are some large umbrellas and white row seats.


    "If you have a party outside during the day, you can open the sun umbrella." Real estate agent Jeff East said at the right time: "Block out the strong light of Los Angeles."


    Tom Cruise nodded and said, "This design is good."


    Ronan said: "The retractable huge sun umbrella can not only avoid affecting the growth of the lawn, but also has practicality and is well designed."


    Tom Cruise turned his head and looked around: "This area is big enough." He suddenly joked to Ronan in a low voice: "We need to find many women to fill this place."


    Jeff East didn¡¯t hear Tom Cruise¡¯s last sentence, but he waited very politely for Tom Cruise to finish talking with Ronan before he said: ¡°The estate covers an area of ??5.88 acres.¡±


    Tom Cruise patted Ronan on the shoulder: "Is there enough funds?"


    The price of luxury estates is directly proportional to the area, but before Ronan can answer, Tom Cruise patted his forehead: "Look at me, forget it again. You have made a lot of money since November. earn."


    Jeff East smiled decently. Even in the economic downturn, this luxurious manor is currently at a sky-high price, and most people can¡¯t afford it. He has been talking to Ronan, a client who knows Ronan¡¯s financial resources and bought it. Not difficult.


    Ronan really wants to say that the landlord¡¯s family has no surplus. Two consecutive movies have been sold, and they have indeed made a lot of money. The company is fully controlled and it is easy to mobilize funds, but the funds are mainly used for further development.


    Tom Cruise greeted Ronan: "Let''s go, Hollywood''s youngest billionaire."


    Ronan shrugged: "How can it be so exaggerated."


    Tom Cruise has been working hard for many years, and he also has investment companies under his umbrella. He knows how to operate business, and said: "I dare say, Ronan. Even if the stock market is going down, as long as you are willing to list the company, your assets will immediately rise to one billion!"


    Ronan shook his head: "These are all imaginary."


    Tom Cruise didn''t say more, and took Ronan towards the white three-story main building at the end of the lawn.


    Jeff East heard what Tom Cruise said, but felt that it was in line with the facts. A company with an easy annual revenue of more than 100 million dollars would not be exaggerated if it went public with a market value of one billion dollars.


    The main building is full of the sense of science and technology in modern society, with sharp lines and corners. The white main building is matched with light blue glass, which also gives people the feeling of blue sky and white clouds.


    This is completely different from the dark and deep feeling of traditional mansions, but it brings the vigor of the high-tech industry.


    It is hard for Ronan to believe that the previous owner of such a mansion turned out to be an old-school traditional investor.


    can only say that there are everyone in this world.


    There is also a line of words on the main building sky blue glass font, not too big, Ronan can clearly see the future world when standing on the lawn.


    "This is the name of the main building of the manor." Jeff East said.


    Ronan did not go forward for the time being, and asked Jeff East to take him around the main building. In front of the future world is a small square paved with light white granite, and there is an auxiliary building with a similar style on the left. , Connected to the future world through a covered aisle, are garages, storage areas and servants¡¯ rooms.


    Behind this small building, there is a large flat grassland with a distinctive helicopter apron sign.


    Turning to the back of the building, next to the future world is a long and narrow outdoor swimming pool. Above the swimming pool is a tennis court with a track and some outdoor sports equipment.


    On the right of the Future World is a practice golf course with a small area.


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Yes, you can buy it and practice your golf skills."


    Ronan glanced at the hole and felt that it should be remodeled. Such a hole is too challenging.


    After looking outside, Jeff East suggested: "Shall we go indoors to see?"


    Ronan agreed and asked, "Why did Dustin Holfman sell this house?"


    Jeff East looked honest: "He''s broke."


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 Chapter 243： Top luxury

    While talking, several people walked towards the front door of the future world.


    Jeff East continued the topic just now as he walked: "This manor was built in February last year. In the second week after it was completed, Dustin Holfman used a bank mortgage for $48.9 million. He bought it at a high price. But Dustin Holfman¡¯s company is mainly engaged in stock and securities investment business. Soon after he bought the manor, the stock market fluctuated sharply, and his investment company had problems and began to default on bank loans. "


    Ronan can roughly guess what''s going on. In February last year, the stock market was still rising wildly. Many investors or investment companies thought they would make a lot of money. Who would have thought that heaven would be such a short distance from hell.


    "In December last year, Dustin Hoffman declared bankruptcy. This manor was taken away by the bank in accordance with the law." Jeff East said these, of course, to increase Ronan''s favorability of the property: "Bank management After clearing the property rights and completing the procedures, the manor was handed over to our company for sale just last week."


    He smiled, and said, "Because Dustin Holfman encountered a financial crisis after the purchase, he has never lived in the manor for a day, and the manor has completely maintained its appearance when it was newly built."


    In other words, this is a brand new house.


    When Ronan came, he listened to Connie''s relevant information in the car and was quite satisfied with this.


    In fact, Americans have very few requirements in this regard. Most of the luxury houses bought by the rich have been built for many years.


    For example, the wedding house purchased by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman when they got married, there have been three homeowners before.


    "A few, please here." Jeff East opened the front door and let Ronan and the others go in first.


    Ronan stood at the door, carefully examining the decoration inside the house.


    Like many newly built mansions, the designer designs the interior decoration together with the furniture and other items in order to conform to the overall style.


    I am not satisfied with a place, and of course I can make adjustments.


    Assistant Connie looked at the layout of the room, her eyes were full of stars. This mansion is really beautiful.


    The boss buys such a house easily. As a senior assistant, she is quite sure of this.


    Connie doesn¡¯t need to do anything else, she has plenty of time to admire this super luxurious house.


    The layout of the lobby of the main building is open, with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows that flood the interior with natural light, which is very suitable for entertaining guests and friends.


    The high ceiling makes the main living room look very grand, and the open layout brings a spacious and peaceful feeling to this magnificent building.


    Through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass, the beautiful scenery in the manor can be seen.


    The main living room is permeated with a dynamic change of color and texture, including beech wood ceilings, walnut-wrapped walls, richly textured marble, backlit agate bar, amethyst powder room, and futuristic resin interior The elevators, etc., all reflect the designer¡¯s ingenuity.


    Connie remained silent, and followed the group of people into the huge dining room at the end, carefully admiring everything in the house.


    Then, I entered the private theater on the left side of the first floor. The theater has a huge space and can accommodate 20 people at the same time. The front alloy large screen and the equipped projector are definitely the most advanced equipment today.


    Next to the cinema is an indoor swimming pool, and the crescent-shaped swimming pool is very pleasant to look at.


    The main building has the dual functions of elevator and staircase. Whether it is a futuristic elevator or a walnut "suspended" staircase, it can bring people upstairs or downstairs.


    There are living areas, rest areas and office areas on the upper two floors.


    has a huge wine cellar and vault downstairs.


    Since there is no real former owner, the wine cellar is basically empty; the vault is built of thick alloy, supplemented by the most advanced security door in Switzerland, which can store valuables and private information for the host.


    Ronan deliberately looked at the vault. There is enough space to put a lot of things. For people like him, the practical value is very high.


    For example, one day in the future, you can collect some private small movies.


    On the other side of the first floor, is a fully functional independent reception room and rest room, and then there is a large gym and play room.


    Then, Ronan and his party went upstairs again. The left side of the second floor was the office area and rest area, and the right side was the guest house.


    The third floor is a small building, mainly a large master bedroom connected to the terrace garden on the second floor.


    The terrace garden area is planted with roses, cloves, lavender, lemon trees and olive trees. There is also a hiking trail that leads to a specially built open-air seating area on the third floor, overlooking the entire manor.


    Ronan ascended to the commanding heights of the building, looked at the scenery of the entire manor, and returned to the interior, focusing on the interior decoration.


    No matter the view or the style of the manor, Ronan was very satisfied. He looked at most of the rooms next to him, and was generally satisfied.


    Tom Cruise also reminded Ronan in due course: "All household items and decorations come from Bentley."


    Hearing Tom Cruise''s words, Ronan glanced at the inconspicuous trademarks such as sofas, cabinets, and furniture, all of which had the Bentley logo.


    This is also one of the top home furnishing brands.


    "All the leather parts of Bentley''s home are delicate and scarless, and all come from hand-stitched." Jeff East was very winking, and introduced at the right time: "The wood for the wooden veneer comes from rare and good wood from all over the world: nanmu , Ash, maple, etc."


    He doesn¡¯t say much, but he can always hit the selling point: ¡°These carefully selected woods all show the original color and graceful patterns of the wood itself, retaining the natural quality and unique brilliance of the top materials. Bentley¡¯s wood veneers have always used a larger area. When making large tree trunk slices, the symmetry of the wood grain is also considered to form a natural symmetrical pattern, which is more rare and luxurious."


    After seeing the second and third floors, the group went back to the first floor.


    Except for a few places, Ronan feels good about the interior decoration.


    Bentley furniture boutique furnishings create a very modern interior atmosphere. Luxurious silk, marble and logs complement each other with the wall panels. The elegant walls and bright reddish brown collide with a luxurious style, which is an ideal living room.


    "Mr. Anderson."


    Sitting on the smoky gray sofa in the living room, Jeff East said: "What do you think of this place?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Not bad."


    The area of ??the main building alone is as high as 20,000 square feet, with a total of eleven bedrooms, many of which are equipped with special cloakrooms, which will be enough even if there are more people in the future.


    Tom Cruise also told Ronan before that the place is generally good, and it will be convenient for the two to come and go, but the building and decoration style is a bit too modern.


    Ronan is generally satisfied, but the maintenance of the estate, personnel and taxation all need to be considered.


    Fortunately, as long as you have money, these problems are basically not a problem.


    In his previous life, Ronan had also bought a house. At that time, he was really looking at every detail, thinking about every aspect, and carefully considering the budget.


    After all, it is not easy to be able to afford a house in the first-tier cities.


    At that time, I bought an off-plan property, and I had to worry about sharing the area.


    The well-known Li Chaoren really used the sale of his house to spend his money, leaving the real estate company behind with countless wealth.


    Ronan had a house bought by a colleague, and he agreed to share 25% of the house, but after he came down, it was 35%.


    My hometown was demolished, and a friend chose to ask for the house for no money. The resettlement house was delayed for five full years before it was built. The house cried as soon as it came down. The public share exceeded 40%. The actual living area was even smaller than before.


    There is no clear stipulation in this regard, and a lawsuit cannot be won.


    The whole world is almost the same, and in the end, it''s just ordinary people who pay the bill.


    Ronan remembers not knowing where he read a sentence, saying that this is a worse world.


    "Mr. East." Ronan asked, "The price of this house?"


    He said directly: "The current market is much worse than at the beginning of last year."


    At the beginning of last year, a property that could sell for nearly US$50 million is definitely not worth the price now.


    Jeff East said with a smile: "The purpose of the bank''s sale of this house is to recover the loan and stop loss, which is lower than the current market price. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Cruise are also old friends of our company, and the company will give A lowest price."


    Most wealthy people like to buy a lot of real estate. Ronan is a long-term high-quality customer in the eyes of the company.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Let¡¯s talk about the price."


    Jeff East directly quoted: "32 million US dollars."


    "Yes." Ronan thought for a moment, and then said, "I remember you said, can you help with the loan?"


    Jeff East said, "Of course."


    Such high-quality customers, it is very easy to apply for loans.


    Ronan then went to the auxiliary building to take a look, and then agreed with Jeff East to formally sign on Monday.


    "I have been in the industry for ten years before I dared to consider buying a luxury house Tom Cruise was quite emotional: "How many years have you been in Hollywood?" Three years? "


    Ronan always modestly said: "But luck is better."


    Tom Cruise asked: "When will you move in? There must be a grand celebration party."


    Ronan said: "Some places need to be adjusted appropriately, and there are vacant places that need to be purchased. It is estimated that it will be another month."


    Tom Cruise thought of the empty wine cellar and said, "I have contracted your wine cellar."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. I won''t be polite to you anymore."


    After ¡¡¡¡ left the manor, Ronan asked Tom Cruise to have lunch, and by the way asked some questions that need attention when staying in the mansion.


    After all, he has lived for two lives, but he has never had relevant experience.


    The manor is very large, and needs to hire workers and nanny, as well as special security guards.


    Tom Cruise also introduced Ronan to two reputable housekeeping companies, they will provide the most professional services to the rich and famous.


    The security staff said that the company where David and Vinci worked before also provided this service.


    After visiting David and Vinci for a period of time, Ronan bought out the contract between the two from the security company, and the two became his personal bodyguards.


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 Chapter 244： Charitable activities

    After going to work on Monday, Ronan officially signed the real estate contract and bought the luxurious manor. The purchase price was paid by mortgage, with a down payment of 10 million U.S. dollars, and the remaining payments were paid off in ten years.


    This will not bring much financial pressure to Ronan.


    Someone once said that people who really do business are good at financing and lending.


    Some equipment needs to be added to the manor, and the garden and other places also need to be renovated according to Ronan''s requirements. Ronan will not move there for the time being, and it will take one month at the earliest.


    In the past few days, Ronan has also been shopping frantically for various supplies, spending millions of dollars on it.


    For example, a car, the manor has a very large garage, which is empty. Ronan went to Los Angeles¡¯ Auto City for a tour, originally thinking about replacing this ordinary Cadillac and buying a Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    When I went to see the car, I found out that the sixth-generation Phantom currently on sale belongs to an earlier design and gave up directly.


    Seven-generation Mirage is estimated to be available in a few years.


    Ronan temporarily gave up Rolls-Royce and ordered a black elegant from Bentley.


    The new car will not be delivered until the second half of the year at the earliest.


    This kind of car is of course not suitable for self-driving. It is a work car. Ronan sometimes drives by himself, choosing a BMW X5 that was launched in the US in 1999.


    Originally Ronan considered the Mercedes-Benz G-series off-road vehicle. After all, the angular and tough shape is very in line with the masculine temperament of a man, but the feeling of test drive is not very good. This car has not been greatly changed. The seat is a bit hard. The performance is relatively average and the comfort is not very good.


    Ronan didn''t even consider driving off-road, so he simply gave up.


    I vaguely remember that a car owner with a big G in his previous life made fun of himself: either he was refueling or he was on the way to the gas station.


    Then under the recommendation of Tom Cruise, he bought a McLaren sports car.


    The red appearance is very suitable for acting.


    Anyway, this seems to be the biggest role of sports cars.


    In addition, Ronan is also planning to buy a five-seater Ford pickup truck to be used as a worker''s car at home after moving.


    Subsequent vehicles can be purchased slowly. With his financial resources and the likes he meets, he just buys it.


    Tom Cruise also set aside a day to take Ronan to see the wine to fill the huge empty wine cellar in Ronan''s home.


    Ronan also drinks a few drinks at the right time, but he is not an alcoholic.


    Champagne, whiskey, brandy, vodka and red wine, etc., to choose a lot.


    "Do you have any special hobbies?"


    In the huge exhibition hall of the wine company, Tom Cruise asked Ronan: "Which wine do I like, I can give you more."


    Ronan was not polite, and said, "Lafite in 1982."


    Tom Cruise almost vomited blood. It wasn''t that he couldn''t afford it or was reluctant to buy it, not that it was difficult to handle.


    "Many of the 82-year-old Lafites on the market are fake." Tom Cruise said directly: "I can''t give you a fake bar?"


    Ronan thought for a while, then said: "Lafite in 1999."


    I vaguely remember that when I accompany customers to drink booze in my previous life, I heard people say that the 1999 Lafite is another classic after the 82 Lafite, and the genuine 99 Lafite is very rare.


    Tom Cruise responded happily: "The Lafite in 1999 is easy to say, I will send people directly to the winery to purchase."


    It¡¯s only 2001, and this red wine is far less scarce and less popular than later.


    Ronan asked the person in charge of the business next to him: "Do you have any oriental liquor?"


    "There are several models." The business person in charge replied.


    Ronan asked directly: "Does Maotai have it?"


    "Yes." The business person in charge said embarrassedly: "There are only a few bottles of wine."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Forget it."


    There was a saying in previous lives that real estate speculation is not as good as Moutai speculation.


    Perhaps like Lafite in some vintages, Moutai is also a frantically hyped alcohol. It is said that some people have made a fortune by hoarding Moutai.


    Ronan just ordered a few bottles of sample wine, and didn''t mean to buy in large quantities. After all, this wine is too small in the Western market, and it will be a waste of time and energy to go to the east to get rid of it.


    By the way, perhaps his previous life level was not enough. Ronan rarely saw people drinking Moutai, and his meals were mainly red wine and local liquor.


    For example, in his hometown, he made the name of a generation of female poetry into a liquor brand. Even the well-known blending liquor is the absolute hegemon in the local market.


    During lunch, Tom Cruise opened a bottle of Moutai.


    With a light sip, Tom Cruise pushed the glass aside: "This wine tastes a little strange, not to my taste."


    Ronan drank a little, and simply proposed: "Let''s change something else."


    Perhaps he was used to drinking strong-flavor blended wine in his previous life, and he was not used to the taste of this sauce-flavor.


    The wine that Tom Cruise gave Ronan was delivered to the manor in the afternoon. Some of the wines that need to be ordered will be delivered later.


    Ronan took advantage of the time in these two days to interview a British housekeeper and a few female workers. After all, the manor also needs someone to manage it.


    The first to be determined was the security personnel. David and Finch recommended two well-trained personnel. Although they were a bit older, they were more than enough to serve as door guards.


    There is no need to worry about people like chefs behind, and it¡¯s not too late to look for them when the manor adjustment is almost completed.


    Ronan got the good news at this time. After finishing the post-production of "The Bourne Shadows", after submitting samples and applications to the Oriental Scissors, he successfully passed the introduction review of the Scissors, and thus has the ability to be released in the cinema on the opposite side of the Pacific Qualifications.


    A little later, "Shrek" also passed the review, and the Oriental Office established by Embassy Pictures played an important role.


    Although the share is a little less, the 13% share is to remove a series of expenses such as publicity and taxation, which is almost pure profit.


    It''s a pity that the most profitable peripheral aspect of an animated movie like "Shrek" basically does not generate revenue in the East.


    In addition, the peripheral products from two large foundries in the East have undergone strict factory inspections before being shipped to all parts of the world, including North America.


    Even if the freight is included, the cost of these products is more than half lower than the cost of related Disney products.


    Disney also has cheap purchase channels, but the products of Indians in this era are too unreliable, and the sanitary quarantine alone is often stuck by customs.


    Although "The Bourne" has not been released yet, the work on the sequel has started. After Paul Greengrass finished production and took a vacation, he co-writer Tony Gilroy began to write the sequel script.


    In addition, there is one more thing, which is very important to Ronan.


    The original author Robert Ludren was seriously ill for several years. Since 2001, he was critically ill and died on March 12th. He did not see "Bourne''s Identity" on the big screen.


    It must be said that this is a pity.


    Before the Oscars ceremony, Ronan also went to Robert Ludren¡¯s funeral with Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon.


    It''s a pity that Robert Lu Delun¡¯s active era is a bit far away. His death has hardly caused much disturbance among the media and book fans, and has even been gradually forgotten.


    Ronan asked Robert Lu Delun¡¯s family to contact Robert Lu Delun. The family did not want Robert Lu Delun to be forgotten. They hoped that his father¡¯s name would spread throughout the United States as it did in the 1980s.


    In this way, there is nothing to worry about.


    "Never do this!"


    At a release meeting of the Embassy Pictures, Ronan was very angry, as if he was extremely sad about this: "Robert Ludren is the father of political thrillers and should not be forgotten. We have the responsibility and obligation to remind people around the world, Robert- What excellent works Lu Delun once wrote."


    Robert was the first to agree: "Yes, it is very necessary."


    Others are a little unclear, so David Villa tentatively asked: "We want to promote Robert Ludren?"


    Ronan said: "Yes. This is very necessary. Movie fans and book fans should commemorate such a great novelist. David, you are responsible for formulating a publicity and tribute plan for Robert Ludren, starting in May. Initiate related activities in the media and the public."


    David Villa recalled this time and said, "I will take someone to do it myself."


    Ronan said very seriously: "You can contact Robert Ludlen''s publishing house, I think they will also be interested."


    How can a great writer pass away in obscurity? His death should be missed by countless people, reminded countless book fans of his work, and let countless people enter the theater to watch his work adapted film, and mourn deeply.


    Ronan believes that with proper publicity, many people will definitely make such a choice.


    Robert Lu Delun is a person very much to miss.


    An excellent commercial novelist, just like some actors, its value is not only in his lifetime.


    Ronan defined this as a charity event.


    There are many similar charity activities in the United States, such as donating half of their assets to charities and so on. UU reading


    At the same time, after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was first broadcast on North American TV, DVDs and video tapes also entered the offline market with great momentum. Within only one week of listing, DVDs alone sold 1.8 million copies, with sales of 38.5 million. Dollar.


    is second only to "Gladiator" in all the award-winning films of this Oscar.


    The first week of "Gladiator" DVD sales approached $50 million.


    Of course, these are far behind the "Spider-Man" that will be launched next year. "Spider-Man" can be said to have created a new era of Hollywood movie DVD: DVD sales exceeded 100 million in the first week, with total sales of 210 million US dollars.


    Ronan sighed at Marvel''s act of selling his son when he thought of it, why did he sell Spider-Man so early?


    is from 2002 when the "Spider-Man" movie came out. In the following eight or nine years, the annual DVD sales of Hollywood movies have surpassed the total annual box office in North America.


    There will be a large number of movies with annual sales of 10 million DVDs.


    Even, Baby Dee drags out all the classic animations of the past and releases DVDs next to him. Old movies like "The Lion King" can easily squeeze into the top ten annual DVD sales.


    Baby Di holds a large number of priceless treasures in his hands.


    It is a pity that Ronan has nothing to do except drooling.


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 Chapter 245： The more forbidden the more attractive

    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan received the visiting Chris, and he was accompanied by a middle-aged blond.


    "Ronan, this is Angel of Sony Electronics." Chris introduced the two: "Angel, this is Ronan, the boss of Relativity Entertainment Group."


    "Hello there."


    "Nice to meet you."


    Ronan shook hands with Angel and greeted him with a few polite words.


    "You are a rare visitor." Ronan asked his assistant to bring coffee and said directly: "Chris, are you coming over to find me something?"


    Chris smiled and said: "The main reason is to congratulate you on the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" DVD sales, and introduce Angel to you." Although the success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has appeared last year, he still bears it. I couldn''t help saying: "I really should compete with you for the North American copyright of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at the Cannes Film Festival."


    Ronan said, "It was what you didn''t want at the time."


    Chris shook his head and smiled: "Forget it, I missed it. Ronan, I admit, I''m far inferior to you in the selection."


    Angel watched Ronan and Chris joking familiarly, but didn''t rush in.


    It is impossible for Ronan to leave the guests in the cold, waiting for the assistant to bring coffee, and said: "Mr. Angel..."


    Angel glanced at Chris, and said, "Call me Angel. Chris and I are good friends."


    Chris was silent, neither confessing nor denying.


    Ronan smiled and asked, "You have something to do with me?"


    "Your company has recently sold two films "Human Removal Project 2" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the disc market." Angel said with a smile: "Presumably your company has also seen the prosperity of the DVD market. ."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "In the offline market, it is a general trend that DVDs will replace video tapes."


    Angel first echoed: "Yes, DVD will surely replace video tape." Then he said: "But the current DVD technology is not very mature, and the playback resolution is not enough, and there is still a lot of room for technological development."


    Ronan gradually heard a little taste, Angel is from Sony Electronics...


    Angel continued: "Sony intends to push DVD technology one step further and push DVD into a new era of high-quality audio and video."


    "I''ve heard of it." Ronan didn''t pretend to be confused, and said directly: "Blu-ray technology, right?"


    Angel saw that Ronan knew about Blu-ray, so he didn¡¯t talk nonsense, and immediately said: ¡°Sony has joined Philip and Panasonic to develop this new technology, and hopes to cooperate with your company in the future to launch Blu-ray disc movies.¡±


    Ronan heard last year that both Sony and Toshiba are working on new DVD technology. If I remember correctly, it is the famous battle between BD and HD formats.


    And Sony and Toshiba have been fighting in Hollywood for a long time, because it is never these two companies that really decide the battle between BD and HD, or even the alliance behind them, but Hollywood.


    is very simple. In 2000, the sales of genuine DVDs directly related to Hollywood accounted for more than 70% of the total global DVD sales.


    Sony has only now found relativity entertainment, which shows that the power of relativity entertainment is limited.


    Ronan knows very well that this kind of thing must have a huge film library to have a say, and Relativity Entertainment has no confidence in this aspect.


    After thinking about the memory for half a minute, Ronan said, "Chris and I are friends, and we have had many pleasant cooperations with Sony. If Sony is willing to provide the necessary technical support, Relativity Entertainment is willing to continue to cooperate with Sony."


    They are all smart people. Angel immediately heard the subtext in Ronan¡¯s words and said with a smile: ¡°As long as the Blu-ray technology can meet the listing conditions, we will provide you with technical support as soon as possible. Sony¡¯s existing or For film equipment under development, you can contact Sony as long as you need it for relativity entertainment, and we will provide the greatest possible equipment support and technical guarantee."


    Ronan said, "We continue to cooperate."


    Both parties are satisfied.


    Angel knows that Sony originally did not attach importance to Relativity Entertainment, because Relativity Entertainment lacked DVD content to have a say, and has never had any contact with Relativity Entertainment. However, since last year, Relativity Entertainment has not only hit the box office of its movies, but also offline. The rental and sales market is also booming, and the impact of the new film is huge.


    So, Sony sent him over and gave some pretty good terms.


    The two sides talked for a while, Chris and Angel took the initiative to leave, Ronan sent them out of the company.


    The ability to continue cooperating with Sony is very beneficial to Relativity Entertainment. Sony Electronics is one of the world''s largest manufacturers of film shooting equipment, and it is researching new cameras almost every year. The technology advantages of the islanders are very obvious.


    After the success of "Titanic", even James Cameron is also working with Sony Electronics to research new digital and 3D shooting equipment.


    Ronan remembers clearly that the HD format finally failed.


    In which year he forgot, Toshiba had to abandon the HD format and joined the Blu-ray camp because of lack of support from partners.


    This format dispute, on the surface, is the competition between Toshiba, Sony, and Panasonic hardware equipment providers. Behind them, that powerful force is the winner, that is, Hollywood producers.


    To be precise, they are the six major film companies.


    The huge film library resources in their hands are the most terrifying place.


    Ronan specifically asked Chris about the different goals supported by the six major companies. Sony Columbia definitely supports the Blu-ray technology with Sony as the core, and Disney also expressed support for Blu-ray.


    Warner Bros. has made it clear that HD-DVD is the direction of future development.


    As for other large companies, the position is currently unknown.


    After all, these two technologies are still in the development stage and cannot be put on the market in a short time.


    Like the Big Six companies, Ronan is always paying attention to the development of new offline technologies. The launch of every new offline technology means that the company''s movies can be packaged into new products to benefit from the market.


    New offline technology is equal to very attractive income. Even if the six major companies are lingering, after each new video technology is born, Hollywood film companies will pull out many old movies from the bottom of the film library and re-produce them with new technologies. Refurbish and sell it for a good price.


    The past videotapes, LD, and VCD eras are all like this. Sometimes they even refurbish the old movies, make a collection of several, and even add some extra features, which is called a special edition.


    This is the unparalleled advantage of movies. Even the movies of the 1930s have an offline market.


    From the perspective of technology manufacturers, it is best for new technology to make money for them forever, until they think it is necessary to develop the next generation of technology, but this is actually in conflict with Hollywood¡¯s interests, and Hollywood will have time when it can¡¯t wait. , Then it will actively promote the birth of new technologies.


    It''s hard to say whether the BD and HD format dispute is promoted by Hollywood behind the scenes.


    When the time comes, BD will release a version and HD will release another version. Anyway, the production cost of video discs has always been low, and you can pay back if you just sell it.


    Moreover, the scale of the film on the disc is much larger than that of the theater version, and the market restriction is not as strict as the theater classification. Many large-scale lenses are flooded with it.


    Ronan also understood some of the rules of the DVD market through the operation of the past few years, so when Monica Bellucci called and said that the director and producer of "Irrevocable" Jasper Nou was willing to film in Cannes When I met with him during the festival to discuss the North American distribution copyright, I agreed.


    As long as the purchase price is well controlled, and the appropriate hype, you can make a profit just by selling DVDs.


    If you are lucky, maybe it can be shown in theaters with NC-17 ratings.


    "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" also made some North American movie fans get to know Monica Bellucci, and some large-scale fragments will be released at that time, and some people will rush to it.


    This is often the case in the cultural industry market. The more forbidden, the more attractive.


    The crew of "Resident Evil" ended the location shooting from Europe and moved to the studio of Warner Studios to shoot some interior scenes about the hive.


    This is an external project belonging to Shahai Entertainment. The direct person in charge of the crew has always been Samuel Hadida, but all the approval rights are held by Shahai Entertainment.


    According to the original plan, the filming should have ended at this time, but when an action scene was filmed in early February, an accident happened on the set. Milla Jovovich accidentally injured three actors and several people behind the scenes, including director Paul. -Anderson.


    And Paul Anderson was seriously injured and broke two ribs.


    The director was unable to work, and the crew had to temporarily shut down, and filming was delayed until March.


    Fortunately, the crew was insured by the insurance company, and the huge premiums played a role. The Firefighter Fund paid a total of US$3.2 million in insurance money to the crew and crew This can also make up for the loss caused by the shutdown of the crew.


    Perhaps it was because of the collision with Paul Anderson. Milla Jovovich and Paul Anderson hooked up, and the dazzling wife madness also started the road of showing off his wife for more than ten years.


    "It is estimated that the shooting will end by the end of April."


    In the studio, Samuel Hadida said to Ronan: "Post-production is a bit troublesome, there are a lot of special effects shots, how can it be completed in July."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "In this case, it would be inappropriate to release in August."


    Samuel Hadida suggested: "I don''t think you should be too rushed. Leave more time for publicity."


    Ronan made a decision: "I will ask the Embassy Pictures to check the schedule and find a suitable time for the show next year."


    Anyway, the second half is impossible.


    "Alright." Samuel Hadida seemed not too confident: "Find a less competitive schedule?"


    Ronan did not think that "Resident Evil" has the first-line competitiveness of Hollywood, and said: "Don''t worry, it will not be placed in the summer."


    The two chatted for a while, and the set ended a period of filming. The actors came out one after another. Payaka Chopra, wearing a black uniform, saw Ronan and quickly walked over.


    She took the initiative to say hello: "It''s been a long time, Ronan."


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 Chapter 246： Watching a movie to find Ronan

    This Indian actress, Ronan broke contact not long after taking her to Los Angeles, but the two belonged to you and my wish, and there would be no **** things.


    Such as blackmail or trapping.


    Ronan asked: "How about in the crew?"


    "It''s more difficult than I thought." Pujaka-Chopra said with a smile: "I have encountered a lot of difficulties, but I finally came over."


    spent some time in Hollywood, she fully felt the influence of the producers, especially the successful producers, and can even be said to be the master of a crew.


    Just like Ronan, the producer, she is only named on the crew, but she, an actress who belongs to the producer, can always receive all kinds of invisible care.


    Ronan is still very friendly to women who have had relationships, and encouraged: "Resident Evil has opened the door to Hollywood, but this is just the beginning. I have a few suggestions."


    Piyaka-Chopra is not stupid, and immediately said: "I listen to you."


    Ronan slowly said: ¡°Don¡¯t stop studying in acting school. Don¡¯t care about other people¡¯s comments about your skin color, find out your positioning and style, and strive to become the first Hollywood Indian actress.¡±


    "Yeah." Park Yaka-Chopra nodded heavily.


    She knows that she is very young and there is still a long way to go in the future.


    Ronan patted Payaka Chopra on the shoulder and said, "Come on."


    Piyaka-Chopra smiled brightly: "I will."


    Ronan didn''t say more, turned around and went to the director''s seat. Paul Anderson seemed to be looking back at the shot.


    As the first producer of the crew, naturally no one stopped Ronan. Ronan nodded with Paul Anderson and stood behind and watched for a while.


    The shot of Payaka-Chopra vs. zombies just taken, the shots without post-processing are slightly rough, but the shape of the zombies is very realistic. Payaka-Chopra¡¯s body is extremely flexible and the action is complete. Also high.


    can sing and dance, actresses with good physical flexibility, often have an advantage when shooting action movies.


    After watching the camera, Ronan asked concerned: "Is the injury okay?"


    Paul Anderson made a forceful gesture: "It''s totally fine."


    Ronan shook his head: "Why did Mira hit you?"


    "I don''t know too well." Paul Anderson looked innocent: "When shooting an action scene, she rushed over quickly, then knocked down a hanger, and I was smashed."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Set safety cannot relax."


    Paul Anderson said: "It''s nothing big. I''m a blessing in disguise."


    Ronan knew what he was talking about, and said, "This series has extraordinary significance for you. Paul, you have to continue to cooperate with Mira in this series."


    Embassy Pictures received the copyright of the subsequent film adaptation of the "Resident Evil" game from Capcom last year. Although Capcom will be added to the subsequent revenue sharing, this adaptation is a win-win situation.


    Paul Anderson said, "That''s what I think."


    During the recent period, he has always felt that the "Resident Evil" series has an extraordinary meaning in his life.


    Ronan turned to ask, "Is Payaka-Chopra okay?"


    Paul Anderson said frankly: "The performance of action drama is no less than Mira, but the literary drama is worse, but for a newcomer actor, it is also quite good."


    Ronan nodded: "That''s good."


    The shooting will begin in a while, Ronan didn''t say much, he quickly walked out of the set and continued to stand on the periphery to watch the shooting.


    The next shot was Alice dealing with two zombie dogs.


    Mila Jovovich had practiced karate before, and he trained specifically before shooting. The action shots are very beautiful.


    The two Doberman Pins are well trained and very cooperative.


    Of course, the animal actors are paid a lot, and the weekly salary of the two dogs totals $8,000.


    Any animal actors who can feature in Hollywood movies are paid better than 90% of the cast members.


    is not only high pay, but also a large group of people who always pay attention to their rights.


    Basically, when shooting with animal actors, there will be related protection organizations sending representatives to supervise the crew, such as overtime, fatigue filming, meals and drinking, etc. A little carelessness will cause these people to protest, and even attract a large group of people directly Protested on the filming set and shut down the crew.


    Therefore, Hollywood directors dare not offend animal actors.


    Because the backstage is too strong, it is a group that dares to attack the government.


    As for so many human actors on the crew, will they be too tired from working overtime, will they be injured when shooting dangerous actions, and the catering conditions are substandard...


    Sorry, these people don''t care at all.


    There are always animals in their eyes.


    In order to avoid trouble, the crew was very cautious in handling this aspect. Ronan shook his head after watching it. Maybe after the cost of CG comes down, adding animal characters directly with CG seems to be easier than shooting like this.


    Although the price is definitely higher, it can get rid of these troubles.


    In the middle of the morning, the two presidents of Capcom''s American and Island Headquarters rushed to the studio, chatted briefly with Ronan, and ran to the dressing room to make-up.


    These two came here on a special trip.


    Soon, two Japanese zombies appeared on the scene and were easily killed by Alice. They hurriedly left the set and hurried back.


    The two came so far, just to appear as zombies in their own game adaptation movie.


    For the company''s games and publicity, it is also quite hard.


    Ronan is thinking about whether to make a cameo in the film produced by Shahai Entertainment in the future, just like Stan Lee did.


    Maybe, in the future, movie fans will form a stalk, and look for Ronan when watching a movie...


    In the afternoon, Amanda Seyfried also joined the filming.


    Wearing a red dress, Amanda Seyfried was standing in front of the camera lens, Ronan noticed something slightly embarrassing.


    Amanda Seyfried is growing too fast. It''s okay to look at that delicate baby face, but the figure that is protruding and curving is believed to be believed by people at the age of twenty.


    The little girl with a tablet back then has really grown up.


    The baby face and the **** figure are like a coexistence of an angel and a devil.


    Ronan took a close look at the shooting of Amanda Seyfried. The role of the Red Queen is very simple, and there is no need to perform hard. For an actress like her child star, she can easily handle it.


    Hollywood has never lacked good-looking blondes. What it lacks is blondes with unique personal flavors. Blonde actresses with strong girlishness and energetic like Amanda Seyfried will have great development advantages in the early stage. , But she is a born girl actress with very difficult transition.


    Even with unstoppable youth and invincibility.


    After all, the cruel Hollywood is the least lacking the eye-catching "new vase".


    Frankly speaking, the so-called "Four Little Huadans" in the previous life did not reach the height that people expected, and they were far from their predecessors.


    Amanda Seyfried''s filming was very fast, but it was completed in more than an hour. She came out on the set and greeted Ronan.


    "It''s been a long time, Ronan." She came to Ronan.


    Ronan pointed to her red dress: "Let¡¯s remove your makeup first, isn¡¯t this wearing uncomfortable?"


    Amanda Seyfried pulled the red skirt on her chest: "It''s a bit tight."


    Ronan waved at her: "Go ahead."


    No need to guess, Ronan could also think that this costume and skirt must be made according to Amanda Seyfried¡¯s previous figure, but Amanda Seyfried was like an orogen during this time. Originally, it was just a mountain of a certain scale straight into the sky.


    After half an hour, Amanda Seyfried, who had changed into t-shirt and jeans, came back.


    "You are more beautiful than before." Ronan looked at her: "It seems to have grown taller."


    Amanda was very happy to hear the first sentence, but she squashed her mouth when she heard the last sentence, and muttered: "Ronan, you are coaxing the kid."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Why? I didn''t treat you as a child. Didn''t I tell you? We are friends."


    Amanda laughed happily again, and said, "Our age is not much different." She seemed a little sad: "I haven''t grown tall at all for more than a year. I guess it will be this high in the future."


    Ronan took a look. Amanda is currently about 1.6 meters tall. Judging from the general situation of early development of girls, the possibility of growing taller is very small.


    "No matter how tall you grow, it may not look good." Ronan comforted: "You are very good now."


    "Really?" Amanda asked.


    Ronan nodded, gestured in the air, and said, "Do you know the saying of nine heads?"


    Amanda Seyfried said: "The proportion of the most beautiful figure in the rumor."


    Ronan said: "You are now infinitely close to the ratio of nine heads and bodies."


    Amanda looked down at It seemed that she wanted to verify Ronan''s words, but her sight was blocked by the two raised peaks.


    "Cough..." She coughed lightly, concealing the embarrassment of not knowing where she came from, and said, "But my mother is very annoyed that I don''t grow up."


    Ronan was puzzled.


    Amanda explained: "Because of my height, the model agency terminated the contract with me, and several endorsements for child models are gone."


    "This is actually good." Ronan thought it was a good thing instead: "You can concentrate on your studies and performance."


    Amanda looked at Ronan: "You know me, I think so too." She sighed again: "I just can''t stand mom''s words."


    Ronan was not good at answering, so he didn''t say anything at all.


    Amanda rolled her beautiful eyes and said, "Ronan, I have something else to tell you."


    "Go ahead." Ronan did not decline.


    Amanda emphasized his tone and said very seriously: "I will be 16 years old in December this year. I want to move out of my home. This way I will be less restricted, free, and have plenty of time. I still have something... Just ask you, don¡¯t have to be supervised every time you make a phone call."


    A fifteen-year-old girl, no matter how well-behaved, it is impossible to be rebellious.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You''d better communicate with your parents."


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    Sixteen years old has an extraordinary meaning in the eyes of many Americans. Some people will leave their families and choose independence, some will drop out of school and go out in society, and they can even legally get married in Virginia and other states.


    Regarding Amanda Seyfried''s words, Ronan is not surprised, after all, he has dealt with Mrs. Seyfried many times before, and this responsible mother has stricter discipline on his children.


    Perhaps in the eyes of parents, this is protection, this is the embodiment of love.


    But from the perspective of my children, it became a restriction on my freedom.


    There is no hatred, no father and son, no hatred, no mother and daughter, this kind of thing is happening every day in the world.


    In fact, for the young and beautiful girl like Amanda Seyfried who wants to be beautiful and in shape, the protection of parents is very important.


    Ronan didn''t persuade him, but said, "Amanda, you want to move out, are you going to be independent?"


    "Yeah." Amanda nodded hurriedly.


    Ronan said, "Have you ever thought about it? Independence must first be financially independent."


    This is easy to understand, and Amanda¡¯s face collapsed in an instant, because she had no money. The money she made as a child model and actress in the past was in the hands of her mother.


    Amanda lowered her head, seeming very upset.


    Ronan said relievedly: "In a few years, wait until you get older."


    "I will work hard to make money." Amanda is not as determined as before.


    People like her who came out to work early to make money and get in touch with society, of course understand the importance of money for independence.


    Ronan looked at Amanda, and suddenly asked, "Are you going to high school soon?"


    Amanda seemed to be still depressed, and said, "I will go to high school after the summer." She thought about it, and added: "I will go to high school in Los Angeles."


    After finishing speaking, Amanda took a special look at Ronan and found that Ronan was indifferent to these words. When she remembered what Ronan had just said, she became even more depressed.


    Ronan nodded slightly, the girls always imagined the world too beautifully.


    Maybe you can turn Amanda into a girl who can''t afford it?


    Someone came over at this moment: "Hi, Amanda." Then he looked at Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook hands with this man, who was a blond middle-aged man who looked a little similar to Amanda Seyfried.


    Amanda hurriedly introduced: "Ronan, this is my uncle. During this time, my mother has something to do, and it was my uncle who accompanied me to the crew."


    Ronan said hello: "Hello..."


    "I''m Conan." The blond middle-aged man introduced himself.


    Hearing this name, Ronan''s hands shook unconsciously, and he subconsciously glanced at both sides, as if nothing terrible happened, right?


    Ronan and Amanda¡¯s Uncle Conan talked a few words, always think it is better to stay away from this name.


    After all, this name is too terrifying and terrifying. It will bring bad luck wherever you go. It will let people know what is blood flowing in a river, and what is frightening.


    Amanda Seyfried seems to have something to tell Ronan, but Ronan went to other places under the pretext of something.


    "You know Ronan Anderson well?" Uncle Conan asked.


    "It''s okay." Amanda Seyfried looked at her uncle with bad eyes, and finally met Ronan and talked about it. What did he jump out to do? She hummed and said, "I have known Ronan for several years, and we are friends."


    Conan looked in the direction where Ronan had left: "Friend?"


    A Hollywood producer is friends with a little girl? This is a bit strange, do you want to check it?


    Amanda Seyfried put on her small backpack and said, "Let''s go, let''s go home."


    When I go back and even make a phone call, I have to report to my mother. When will this life without freedom end?


    Conan followed and asked: "Amanda, can you tell me about you and your friend Ronan?"


    Amanda is not very emotional: "Nothing to say."


    The two walked out of the studio one after another.


    Before Ronan left the crew, he found Samuel Hadida and specifically urged: "Pay more attention to the safety of the crew and the studio, organize more screenings, and stop accidents."


    Samuel Hadida thought Ronan was worried that the director would be injured again, and said, "I will pay more attention."


    Ronan suddenly felt that he was a little nervous, but the crew had an accident, and there is always no harm in being careful.


    Will you post an announcement on the crew in the future: Conan and elementary school students are not allowed to enter!


    Fortunately, the crew of "Resident Evil" did not show up again, Ronan also relaxed, and his energy gradually shifted to the upcoming "House of Death" and how to make Amanda Seyfried in the movie untouchable Girl above.


    The pre-screening publicity of "House of Death" has already begun, but the production cost of the film is only 1.2 million US dollars, and the publicity investment is very limited. The real pre-screening publicity point is placed on Paris Hilton, which Ronan has long established. The plan for the Embassy Pictures'' propaganda department will be further improved, and it will be launched soon.


    "We have already contacted Los Angeles Entertainment Five to do an exclusive interview for Paris Hilton." David Villa told Ronan the latest situation: "We also contacted five papers covering most major cities in the United States. High-quality media publish relevant interview news."


    Speaking of this, David Villa couldn''t help it. He looked at Ronan and said, "Why did you get the little princess of the Hilton family? This topic is too good. The media heard news about the heirs of the Hilton family. Reporting, we don''t need to pay at all, so I just agreed."


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas said: "Theatrical chain is also paying attention. They said that as long as the news can attract a certain degree of attention, the opening of 2,000 theaters is not a problem."


    David Villa added: "Our Internet Propaganda Department is also ready to create hot spots on the Internet at any time." He turned to ask: "Where is Paris Hilton?"


    Ronan said: "I have communicated with Paris Hilton, and she will cooperate with us."


    Without actual contact, it¡¯s hard to imagine Paris Hilton¡¯s fanaticism for being famous. As long as he can become a star, media hype is nothing.


    Think about Paris Hilton in her previous life. In order to get the best results, she used everything, especially after the videotape incident, she even dared to use such means as showing off the bottom.


    David Villa asked at this time: "What about the second plan?"


    Ronan lightly shook his head: "Not for the time being, it depends on the market situation."


    Angry Little Treasure is a killer feature. After using it once, the value of Wubao will be greatly reduced. Moreover, Wuwei-Bauer is not well-known now, even if it is used, the effect will not be very good.


    This plan can be saved for later, don¡¯t rush for a while.


    Ronan added: "David, remember to contact the film critics. The first-line concerns about reputation will not trade with us. Look for more famous film critics in the second and third lines, and the review style should be harsh. Also, you must sign confidentiality. protocol."


    The two discussed this matter before, and David Villa said with a smile: "I have found a suitable candidate, and I am talking about it."


    After the meeting at Embassy Pictures, Ronan returned to Shahai Entertainment¡¯s office and thought about the second thing: how to make Amanda Seyfried an unreasonable girl in the movie?


    When talking with Amanda Seyfried in the studio before, Ronan thought of a character that is particularly suitable for girls.


    One of the two most unprovoked existences in Hollywood movies.


    One is Keanu Reeves¡¯s dog, and the other is Liam Neeson¡¯s daughter.


    "Hurricane Rescue", an action movie that can be used as an educational film for middle school girls around the world.


    Amanda Seyfried will be sixteen years old soon, and her body is well developed. She has no problems with appearance when she starred in high school girls.


    Liam Neeson just starred in the "Star Wars" prequel two years ago as the Jedi Knight, and he is no stranger to action movies.


    is really not good, you can also change people.


    The most important point, Ronan feels that this film fits well with the main theme of the society after 9/11 and the mentality of the general public.


    Dealing with terrorists and socially harmful criminals should be clean and tidy and not sloppy.


    Besides, I can also black out the Arabs appropriately.


    Although I have worked with Arabs before and I have basically had a good time working together, but after 9/11, is it a good movie to not black Arabs?


    Ronan''s mental consciousness has always been very high.


    Even, does he think it is possible to replace the villain gangster with an Arab? But the Arab gangs are rampant in Paris and seem to lack persuasiveness.


    Change city?


    These can all be considered slowly when writing the script, anyway, the Arabs are blacked out, unless the World Trade Building does not collapse.


    Ronan has always been full of morals in this regard.


    More than that, the action design of "Hurricane Rescue" is very distinctive. Although the agent''s father is a bit tough, but in the face of father-daughter love these are not problems at all.


    A father who was offended, in order to rescue his daughter, the gods block and kill the gods, and the Buddha blocks and kill the Buddha.


    no problem.


    Family and affection are the most recognized universal values ??in the world.


    Moreover, the setting of father-daughter family affection can effectively attract female audiences and family audiences.


    Ronan still only wrote the character setting and outline, and left the rest to the screenwriting team.


    In fact, the story is very simple. A former agent of the United States, a very old father, and a murderer who cut vegetables like a murderer. In order to prevent his daughter who was captured by human traffickers from becoming a prostitute, he traveled from the United States to Paris. , Killing all the way, finally the father and daughter returned home happily.


    In addition, he emphasized the style of action scenes.


    The action scene of this film is a hot one. It can be seen to kill one person in ten moves and two persons in 20 moves, making the audience''s heartbeat faster.


    I think that when I watched this film back then, even if Ronan was a single man, he saw that Daddy NB was full of anger, and shot three shots in a row at the businessman who treated the auction women purely as a breadwinner. He didn''t even wrinkle his brows, but instead felt a particularly refreshing feeling.


    Also, Ronan guessed at that time whether the screenwriter Luc Besson also had a daughter who was particularly disobedient, so he made such a special film...


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    On an ordinary weekend, Paris-Hilton appeared on the five-channel talk show in Los Angeles, not as a Hilton daughter, but as a star.


    Regardless of what others think, Paris Hilton thinks so anyway.


    For this interview, Los Angeles Five Channel paid Paris-Hilton $50,000 in compensation, and it started warming up a week ago. When it was broadcast, it attracted a large number of viewers in California.


    One of the heirs of the Hilton family, Condra-Hilton¡¯s granddaughter, this identity is enough to attract countless people.


    Besides, this wealthy daughter came to Hollywood to make a movie.


    According to the three-party agreement reached between Embassy Pictures, Los Angeles Television Five, and Paris-Hilton, after the interviews were broadcast on television, they were posted on the Internet, which now has a growing audience.


    When Pedro was online, he saw Paris Hilton¡¯s interview video on the Yahoo forum.


    "Paris Hilton?" Pedro looked at the picture of the beautiful blonde girl: "The heir of the billionaire family who opened the hotel? He is so beautiful..."


    Rich, handsome, and temperamental, this white and rich beauty instantly caught the eyes of a passionate young man like Pedro.


    Beautiful women are always particularly attractive, and wealthy beauties are the objects of countless men''s fantasy.


    For example, if the eldest princess is not the daughter of a billionaire, she will be an ordinary model. If she does not become the eldest princess, can she become the white and rich beauty that countless men all over the world imagine?


    These beautiful-looking rich daughters are too easy to win attention.


    That is, Paris Hilton is at a relatively young and ignorant stage. After one to two years, he will understand that becoming a star is just a breeze.


    With longing for Bai Fumei, Pedro clicked on the interview video. When Paris-Hilton appeared on the screen, he didn''t know if the identity of the billionaire family was added to him. His eyes widened and he breathed. It also became a little rush.


    Paris-Hilton wears a white lace dress, her face is very beautiful, she speaks softly, looks very pure and dignified.


    looks, temperament, education and manners seem to be impeccable.


    Pedro swears, this is the most attractive Bai Fumei he has ever seen.


    is a natural winner in life...


    Just seeing the appearance of Paris Hilton, Pedro, a passionate young man, couldn''t wait to watch the interview.


    No one knows. Before this interview, Ronan personally found Paris-Hilton and gave him a good advice.


    It''s not that he insists on going out in person, but Paris-Hilton has a high self-esteem and doesn''t listen to others at all.


    A simple opening remark specifically introduced Paris Hilton¡¯s identity, and the interview quickly entered the topic.


    "I heard that you starred in a movie in Hollywood?" the hostess asked.


    Paris-Hilton smiled and said, "Yes, a horror film called "The House of Death" will be released in public on the penultimate weekend of this month."


    Pedro is a little curious, why does such a rich and beautiful white come to Hollywood to shoot horror movies? While curious, he also subconsciously remembered the name and release date of the film in his mind.


    The hostess has the same question: "On your terms, why do you want to be an actor? As far as I know, "The House of Death" is just a horror film with a small investment.


    The name of "House of Death" is mentioned frequently, and it is hard to ignore it.


    Paris-Hilton gave a very standard answer: "I love performing arts, so I decided to come to Hollywood, but the road is not as simple as I imagined. I have encountered many setbacks before going through the audition. After that, I got a role in "House of Death"."


    Bai Fumi has to pass the audition to get the role, really hard enough. Pedro admired in his heart.


    The hostess was very cooperative and said: "It is not easy to pass the audition for "House of Death", right?"


    "Yes." Paris-Hilton Barabara said, according to the plan that was drawn up before, Luo listed a lot of difficulties.


    In short, it is quite successful to create an image of a girl who can rely on her appearance and family background, but who must use her talent and hard work to win success.


    This resonated strongly with Pedro. Those rich second generations who were drunk and dreamed were far worse than the Bai Fumei in the video.


    The hostess asked again: "It¡¯s hard to imagine someone from your family¡¯s lineage taking this step."


    Paris-Hilton¡¯s personal settings are well maintained: ¡°In the traditional concept, a family heiress will grow up in a protected state. Actually, I am like this too. But I don¡¯t want to be like this forever. Known as the heir to the Hilton Hotel, I want to let people know that I am Paris-Hilton, a person who can make money and succeed by his own ability."


    Such words won a round of applause for Paris Hilton in the interview.


    Even the hostess praised Paris-Hilton for establishing a new principle of survival for rich girls.


    Perhaps only Ronan knows best that the school and ordinary rich life cannot satisfy the girl''s fame and fortune.


    What Paris Hilton will become in the future, Ronan doesn''t know, but during the release of the film, he asked Paris Hilton to maintain his personality.


    Just arrived in Hollywood, Paris-Hilton was relatively restrained, and in the months after the New Year, nothing happened.


    Before the interview, Ronan even lowered his requirements for Paris-Hilton, and did not ask for someone to maintain it until the movie was down, because once it became popular, the ghost knew what Paris-Hilton would do, so he only hoped. Paris-Hilton can maintain the personality until the first two weekends of the show.


    Pedro watched the interview, and he became more pleasing to the eyes of Paris Hilton, a white, rich and beautiful girl. For dicks, isn¡¯t the biggest dream of marrying such a rich, fair, beautiful and educated girl? ?


    The interview with ¡¡¡¡ gradually came to the end.


    "Do you think you can succeed in Hollywood?" the hostess asked.


    Paris-Hilton showed confidence: "Of course! I am unique in this world. I think maybe every ten years God will bring the world a blonde stunner, like Marilyn Monroe, like Dai Princess Anna. Now, I am the next one of them!"


    After the interview, a trailer for "House of Death" featuring Paris Hilton was shown on the video.


    Pedro''s eyes lit up. In the trailer, Bai Fumi is wearing tight denim shorts, highlighting two slender legs. The short-sleeved shirt only has two buttons in the middle buttoned, and the hem is knotted under the chest, showing a flat and fit. Belly...


    Although people are a little thinner, their looks and body are the best choices.


    Seeing Paris Hilton, it seems to be worth it.


    Pedro firmly remembered the release date of "House of the Dead" in North America, and by the way forwarded the link to this video to his blog.


    "This is the goddess..."


    He chose such a title, Paris-Hilton fully meets his goddess standards.


    Suddenly, Hollywood discovered that a wealthy daughter from New York had broken into the circle. The general public in North America knew that the Hilton Group had a Paris Hilton who loved performing arts and independent entrepreneurship.


    This kind of eldest daughter of a billionaire family is indeed too attractive to the media and the public.


    Ronan and the Embassy Pictures only contributed to the first wave of hype reports, and countless media followed up almost crazy.


    "Paris Hilton is a combination of beauty, wealth and talent."


    "God is too unfair. People like Paris Hilton, who could have depended on their looks and family for food, still work so hard."


    "The House of Death, Paris-Hilton alone is worth the fare..."


    Crazy media reports, heated public discussions, and relevant comments on the Internet, but within a few days, the name Paris Hilton spread throughout the United States.


    Other girls, even if they are several times more beautiful than Paris-Hilton, they cannot become a hit so quickly.


    Family history is always a part that a person cannot ignore, and can even be summarized in the ranks of personal abilities.


    "It feels so good, it''s really wonderful!"


    In Ronan¡¯s office at Shahai Entertainment, Paris-Hilton was holding a copy of the Los Angeles Times, looking at the large-scale photo of herself on it, and smiling, almost shouting: "Ronan, I''m red! I''m famous I am about to become a big star!"


    Ronan said timely: "CongratulationsParis."


    Paris Hilton is still intoxicated: "I did a good job interview, right? Some people say I am stupid, but I am smarter than most. Some people misunderstand that I am a spoiled child, I am not With such a child, I am completely the opposite."


    She seemed to be excited to reveal her true feelings: "Ronan, do you know? Many people in New York commented on me like this--''Paris?? Hilton, she bought everything she wanted with money''. However, she was 18 years old. I haven''t reached out to ask my parents for money since the beginning. The wealthy daughters at those parties are not in the same class as me. I will be a serious artist in the future."


    Hearing this, Ronan suddenly thought of a video tape and agreed: "Paris, you are an artist."


    At the same time, Eric, who served as a columnist in the "National Herald", signed a cooperation agreement with confidentiality clauses under the bridge of his good friend Charles, and received up to 50,000 US dollars in advance. There are fifty thousand dollars available.


    Although the name of the newspaper is very big, but it can actually be divided into the ranks of gossip tabloids that specialize in the entertainment industry. Eric has been in the business for five or six years, and his reputation has been mixed up, but his income is not high. This agreement is the best. Normal income for more than two years.


    It¡¯s not a big deal to do. I scold the silly Baitian who has been in the limelight recently and play with her when necessary, and play with the crew when necessary.


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 Chapter 249： Super director

    The news about Paris-Hilton, in the relatively short movie schedule in April, has occupied a considerable section of the entertainment media in the United States, and many tabloids have even begun to explore the growth process of Paris-Hilton.


    Paris-Hilton¡¯s persona can¡¯t last long.


    But the level of topic and attention caused by rich daughters is enough for a small production like "House of Death" with a production cost of only $1.2 million.


    Emperor Entertainment Group''s Los Angeles branch, Miller received Thomas from Embassy Pictures, and both parties must finalize the opening of the theater line of "House of Death".


    "Our cooperation has always been happy, and Emperor Entertainment will continue to support Embassy Pictures."


    Miller has always been friendly to publishing companies that can make money for his own money: "So, this time we selected 400 theaters to support "House of Death."


    Thomas smiled and said, "Thank you for the support of Emperor Entertainment. But Mr. Miller, is there a little less than 400 theaters?"


    Miller frowned: "Less?" He was somewhat dissatisfied, and said, "Thomas, you didn''t hold any trial screenings for "House of Death". We have no way of knowing whether the film is good or bad. The production cost is only $1.2 million."


    Thomas¡¯ expression remained unchanged and said: ¡°The quality of the film is actually not important. Paris-Hilton has already aroused the attention of the public and the media. This super-rich daughter¡¯s first film will attract the attention of a large number of people and drive many people. Buy tickets to watch."


    Miller is rubbing his chin. He has also seen recent media reports. Moreover, inside Emperor Entertainment, including several assistants around him, occasionally talk about Paris Hilton making movies.


    Thomas continued with a smile and said: "The cost of 1.2 million US dollars is not a problem. The cost of the films of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures has always been low, but the box office is quite good."


    Hearing this, Miller nodded slightly, and the films of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures seemed to be the best at using small and broad.


    Thomas used a killer: "Isn¡¯t that the case with "Blair the Witch" back then? "The House of Death" is a movie run by Ronan himself."


    Miller instantly remembered that super lousy movie. Others didn¡¯t know. As the direct person in charge of the release of "Blair Witch", he knew very well that all the operations of "Blair Witch" came from the Ronan Anderson. Hand.


    "The House of Death" turned out to be a film run by Ronan Anderson himself?


    Miller doesn¡¯t take it seriously!


    "Emperor Entertainment has increased to 500 theaters." Miller has a lot of power in this area and made a direct decision: "400 of them will guarantee at least double theaters."


    Thomas quickly said, "Thank you. On behalf of Embassy Pictures, I thank Mr. Miller and Emperor Entertainment for their support."


    Miller nodded, and then asked: "Are you ready to copy?"


    Thomas replied: "It must be all delivered before the show."


    Leaving the Los Angeles branch of Emperor Entertainment, Thomas went to AMC and USA to finalize the number of theaters for "House of Death".


    Thomas traveled to almost all the North American commercial theater chain companies, and did not expend too much effort, for a super bad movie like "House of Death" that did not even have a trial screening, and finalized 2,200 opening theaters. .


    As the direct person in charge of the online distribution of Embassy Pictures in North America, Thomas discovered one thing. It seems that the film released by Embassy Pictures is highly valued by the cinema. He mentioned that this is a film operated by Ronan Anderson himself. The line party is very happy to increase the opening of the theater.


    Thomas knows very well that opening a movie theater is very important to "House of Death". He has previously led people to conduct research based on past cases. The online release life of this "House of Death" is extremely short, and may not exceed six weeks. , It will even go offline around.


    In this way, the first weekend box office will become extremely critical.


    As much as possible, potential audiences must be driven into the theater on the first weekend.


    Otherwise, after the film¡¯s reputation is completely diffused, although it will attract some curious audiences, the overall performance will definitely suffer a major decline in diving style.


    Thomas also estimated that the first week of the box office of "House of Death" will also account for at least half of the total box office.


    After all, this is a bad film supported by a gimmick, and unlike the constant attention caused by "Blair the Witch", the heat caused by Paris-Hilton will soon be exhausted.


    When the public lost enough curiosity about Paris Hilton, "The House of Death" returned to its original form.


    But he also knows that this low-cost film is easy to achieve profitability.


    "House of the Dead" spent very little on production and publicity. The production cost was only US$1.2 million, and the publicity budget was only US$500,000 at the beginning. Later, after Paris-Hilton triggered a media boom, an additional 1.5 million was added. With a US dollar budget, a small premiere is also planned.


    The largest investment comes from the copy, 3000 copies and related distribution investment, a total of 5 million US dollars.


    With a total investment of 8 million US dollars, Thomas is very confident that he will be able to recover the cost in the first weekend.


    As for how much profit he can make, it is difficult for him to estimate.


    On April 20, 2001, the premiere of "House of the Dead" was held at the newly renamed Nokia Theater.


    The premiere cost only 200,000 US dollars. This amount of money to hold the premiere in Hollywood, can only be said to be stretched. Therefore, the scale of the premiere is very small, and no heavyweight guests are invited. The focus of the premiere is Paris. -Hilton and her sister group, and director Uvi Bauer.


    Paris-Hilton was the entertainment focus of media and public attention during this period.


    Uvi-Bauer draws the attention of journalists by virtue of his strength.


    "I am best at adapting movies to games. I believe that no one in Hollywood does better than me."


    Facing the reporter¡¯s interview, Uvi-Bauer looked like an illiterate face, but when he said it, he was more confident than Spielberg: "The House of Death is just a series of games adapted from my movie. At the beginning, I still have many plans to follow."


    This special-looking German director, with his strength, grabbed the attention of many media reporters from Paris Hilton.


    The reporters saw Uvi Bauer so confidently and had no previous directing experience as a comparison, and thought that he was very competent.


    A reporter immediately asked loudly: "Director Bauer, what plans do you have next?"


    Uvi-Bauer is best at running trains with his mouth full, and he ran extraordinarily at this time: "Island Kojima Studio''s "Metal Gear", Blizzard''s "Warcraft" and "StarCraft"..."


    These are all famous games. Many people who don¡¯t play video games have heard of their names.


    Many reporters looked at Uvi-Bauer in their eyes, as if they had seen an ambitious and successful director.


    Uvi-Bauer is very good at bluffing people, otherwise he would never have been the king of bad movies, and he would be able to make investments.


    "Very good." Ronan stood by the window on the second floor of the Nokia Theatre and said, "A talent like Uvi Bauer always has room to play."


    Tony Koch, who had just arrived from Germany, said: "I think Paris Hilton is more valuable."


    Ronan shook his head: "Paris-Hilton can only use this once, and it won''t have such a good effect if you use it again. And Uvi-Bauer..."


    He didn''t continue, Wu Bao is a super director who can claim a throne!


    Tony Koch asked curiously: "Ronan, how did you hook up Paris-Hilton? You don''t have a leg, do you?"


    Ronan said lightly: "You think too much." He changed the subject: "Has the tax refund applications for several new projects passed?"


    "Basically there is no problem." Tony Koch put away his joke and said seriously: "These projects have relatively low individual investment. I repackaged them and operated them in the name of a one-time investment in Koch Pictures, and got the tax refund. No problem. But it will take next month at the earliest after approval."


    Ronan nodded: "Don''t be in a hurry, stay steady."


    Tony Koch said: "I do things, you can rest assured."


    Ronan smiled: "Don''t be careless."


    As long as the project with large investment, the tax refund operation will be carried out in Germany. The expected tax refund of 10% of the income is also a lot of money.


    Many movies are shot, but they may not make 10% profit.


    Like traditional industrial products, 10% can be said to be high-profit industries.


    Ronan patted Tony Koch on the shoulder and said, "Come on, let''s go into the cinema and wait."


    There have been audiences entering the venue one after another, and there are sparse audiences on the second floor, but Ronan and Tony Koch are strange faces to the audience, and no one notices them.


    Pedro took a Paris-Hilton character poster, entered the theater, found a seat, and found that many people were talking about Paris-Hilton.


    It seems that many people come to see the goddess Bai Fumi.


    I don¡¯t know why, Pedro feels uncomfortable in his heart, and feels like his goddess is being peeped by wretched men.


    How good would it be if you could grab home and appreciate it by yourself?


    Pedro''s thinking is too active, and suddenly think of something strange. If Paris Hilton could make a San Fernando film specifically for herself?


    After the audience entered the venue, reporters and film critics from the media also stepped in.


    Eric is in it.


    Under the guidance of the staff, he came to the third row at the front, and the people around him were basically his colleagues.


    Before coming over, Eric made a special inquiry. In the past two years, Embassy Pictures has released a lot of popular films, and film critics are also willing to comment on the films released by Embassy Pictures.


    Movies that have audience enthusiasm, only the comments of film critics have attention.


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 Chapter 250： Go to heaven

    On the first row of the theater, Paris-Hilton came in with the sisters and found Ronan here.


    "This is Ronan, a well-known Hollywood producer and owner of the Relativity Entertainment Group." Paris-Hilton first introduced Ronan to the two girls next to her, and then pulled out some similarities to her. The girl introduced: "Ronan, this is Nikki, my sister, you have met at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel."


    Ronan shook hands with Nikki Hilton, smiled and said, "Hello, welcome to the premiere."


    Nikki-Hilton looked quieter than Paris-Hilton, and said, "Sister¡¯s first movie, I must come to support it."


    Ronan said politely: "Miss Nikki can come, it is the honor of Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment."


    Afterwards, the Hilton sisters were neither good nor simple. I vaguely remember that Nikki Hilton later married a Rothschild.


    only listen to this surname, and know that the identity of the other party is different.


    Among many literary works of Ronan¡¯s previous life, Rothschild is the Lord of the World.


    Regardless of whether it is true or not, it looks scary anyway.


    Paris-Hilton pulled over a dark-skinned girl: "Ronan, this is Nicole Richie, my good friend."


    Ronan shook hands with her, smiled and said, "It''s nice to meet you, Miss Rich."


    This girl is short and fat, still a completely unfamiliar face, Ronan is a little hard to understand, Paris-Hilton, "It. Girl", actually has this type of friend.


    Could it be green leaves?


    It is said that girls who think they are beautiful will find ordinary girls as companions.


    Nicole Richie is also very generous. He may also come from a rich family. If he can mix with Paris Hilton, he cannot be an ordinary person.


    Unless they are as famous as Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears.


    Ronan also introduced Tony Koch to three girls. The identity of the owner of a German film company also made Tony Koch feel very face.


    After sitting down, Ronan learned from Paris Hilton that Nicole Richie is indeed no ordinary person, and her father is Lionel Richie.


    In other words, Nicole Richie is a mixed black.


    Ronan glanced over there curiously, and found that Uvi-Bauer was talking to Nicole Richie. The two seemed to be talking speculatively.


    Is it possible to fudge Nicole Richie in his next movie?


    If Wubao can get investment from her father, it is not impossible to consider.


    The big screen lights up and the theater gradually quiets down. The premiere of "The House of Death" begins, and everyone''s eyes fall on the big screen.


    Most of the people in the crew of ¡¡¡¡ have never seen this film.


    But seeing the confident look of Ronan and Uvi Bauer, they all thought it would be an extraordinary masterpiece.


    This movie is really extraordinary.


    Pedro finally waited for the anticipated movie, but he didn''t immediately see his white rich and beautiful goddess.


    What is the title? A bunch of mosaic-like things dangling, like a blurred game screen, made Pedro a little dizzy. Fortunately, the DJ¡¯s constipation in the background music sometimes stopped RAP to wake him...


    Then various intricately related characters appeared, and Pedro also saw his goddess Bai Fumi.


    That shape, that figure, that appearance, that temperament, there is no one!


    Except for these? Except for the goddess Bai Fumi? What is a movie? Pedro was overwhelmed. For the first ten minutes, a group of stupid youths were dangling there, talking boring lines, and squeezing towards the island of death.


    I know that it is the island of death, but I just want to go. Isn¡¯t it flooded?


    Except for the goddess Bai Fumi, the shots of this film are really mediocre. Does the picture use inferior film? Why is it not clear at all?


    Fortunately, there are beautiful women to see, but it is not boring.


    After a quarter of it, the film suddenly changed its style, from a middle-two boy movie to a brainless zombie movie.


    In the fourth row, film critics including Eric stared and dumbfounded.


    This...this movie...is too low limit, right? This is a film that has been shown on a large scale in the United States. You made such a bad film, so you are embarrassed to show it? Director, don''t you want to point your face?


    The sequel of "Blair the Witch" **** to the White House in Washington, is better than yours!


    Eric quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He signed the agreement and got such a large sum of money. In addition to his joy, he was somewhat psychologically burdened. After all, this kind of transaction is not a glorious thing, as a famous film critic. People, he also wants face.


    Although it is stipulated in the confidentiality agreement that neither party can disclose this matter to the outside world, as a sassy film critic, Eric dreamed back at midnight and felt guilty.


    Who would have thought that this director was more shameless than him, and actually shot the film so badly!


    If it¡¯s just a bad plot or bad editing, that¡¯s okay, but every scene is so bad, what does it mean? Is this level of director amateur level?


    Eric¡¯s guilt and psychological burden disappeared. As a film critic with good professionalism and morality, this kind of bad film requires not only criticism, but also very sharp criticism!


    Especially directors and actors with negative acting skills, we must scold them!


    Isn''t this the duty of the film critic?


    Eric swears, turning around and scolding this film is really because the film is too bad and has nothing to do with the money.


    The film really **** to a certain level.


    Basically, after a quarter of the movie has been pulled, there will be a 10-minute shootout every five minutes.


    seems to be to please game fans, the director¡¯s adaptation and shooting methods are also very (not) creative (section) intention (fuck): forcefully insert the game screen.


    I don¡¯t know how much money I saved for shooting shots and special effects!


    Really will save money!


    The director¡¯s lens design and shooting techniques can go to heaven.


    There are nearly ten gun-bearing characters, and each one, Eric swears, that every one, including the silly white sweet that was hyped before, has a 360-degree lens rotation close-up.


    Every main character will be set in place and a close-up of 360 degrees will be given. The screen will slowly turn red, inspiration? It should be from the time when the protagonist in the game died, the director, why don''t you just type GAME.OVER directly on the screen?


    If the shooting is good and the acting is good, it is indeed a selling point, actually?


    Is it the stage lighting? Even his amateur level knows that lighting and stage lighting are the same thing?


    Maybe there is no money.


    The whole movie, just those few scenes, a few people come and go around to play!


    Basically, it is difficult for monsters to see the outline, and most of them are hidden in the dark.


    The only selling point is violence and blood.


    I don¡¯t know how many tons of tomato sauce was spilled during the filming.


    But no matter how you look at it, it''s all scum.


    There are performances by actors. Other actors are okay. At least fifty points can be guaranteed. What''s the matter with Paris Hilton? Can you act? Apart from revealing more, can the performance be more perfunctory?


    Wenxi is not good, it¡¯s okay to have a little heart in playing.


    But who designed the silly action scene? Can you take a good shot?


    Stupid Baitian went to kick the zombie, and the kicking feet were not as high as the zombie¡¯s knees. After the zombie was kicked down, it turned out that the position of the second child burst...


    This Nima is so speechless.


    Eric took a deep breath and told himself, I will bear it! endure! endure!


    Then, there was a gunfight scene, and Eric was all ill, feeling that the film was really broken by the director.


    The "Bullet Time" of "The Matrix" appeared in the screen...


    It¡¯s not a big deal. It¡¯s a good habit in Hollywood to follow the trend in a lively way. The Hollywood industry also has a good name: pay tribute to the classics.


    But are you paying tribute? Is this an insult to the classics?


    The speed and shape of this bullet really looked like a flying locust, and it was still swaying. People and zombies were standing in the air for more than twenty seconds, right?


    Also, what the **** is that you haven''t completely erased the steel wire hanging behind the actors and zombies?


    This chaos is definitely the most evil and chaotic battle ever seen by Eric.


    In the scene behind ¡¡¡¡, he feels that the director is like using a big steel pipe to poke his chrysanthemum constantly, let him sit instead of standing or...


    Finally, Eric leaned back in his chair, only to see the deep malice on the big screen. What kind of stuff did this director shoot to take people off?


    Based on the director''s unrestrained tactics, may I ask which director can rival him? Ghost! Absolute genius!


    Go to **** fool!


    When the movie subtitles appeared Eric was sitting in a chair blankly. At this moment, the name of this extraordinary horror masterpiece is always in my ears. This is the first time I have been watching movies for many years. Nightmare, thinking that he has watched so many horror films, he has to admit that no work has ever given him such a deep shock.


    After watching this movie, Eric completely changed his understanding of horror films. The deadly plot and dog-blooded scenes left a huge shadow in his heart, which he couldn''t wipe for a long time.


    The movie is over. Eric looked around. The reporters from the media and his colleagues are all a little dumbfounded. It seems that this movie has refreshed the new boundaries of bad movies.


    No one speaks, no one wants to speak.


    Because of such a film, there is really nothing to say.


    The auditorium behind was also quiet. Pedro saw that Bai Fumi was stabbed by the big boss, alive and dead, and he didn''t know what to say.


    Although Bai Fumei is attractive, he only feels fooled after watching the film.


    Why is my own goddess starring in such a bad movie!


    The theater fell into a weird silence, and there was no polite applause for a while, and everyone seemed to be frightened.


    I don¡¯t know who thought of the applause, the sparse applause finally rang in the theater.


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 Chapter 251： Rotten style

    Valencia, north of Los Angeles, near a theater at the California Institute of the Arts, just finished the early screening of "House of the Dead"


    Logan, an investigator from the Cinema partner company, waited near the exit early.


    Seeing a young Latino coming by, Logan quickly stepped forward and said, "Hello, my name is Logan..."


    He briefly introduced himself and asked: "Can you comment on the "House of Death" that you just watched? If you score according to ABCDE, which level do you score?"


    Latino is young as if it had just eaten shit: "This is definitely a super bad movie in the zombie movie!"


    Logan has never seen a movie, he was a little surprised. It seemed that the movie was very popular before it was released, and there was hype about the debut of the wealthy daughter of the Hilton family.


    "How about scoring?" he asked.


    The Latino youth pouted, "D! No, D¡ª!"


    Is it so bad? Logan quickly took notes, then gave a little gift, and said, "Thank you for your scoring and evaluation."


    Logan stopped another white guy in the back.


    "The beginning is full of game screens, but even if I love to go to the arcade to play that game, I still have to say that this is a big bad movie." The white guy is more peaceful: "If you rate it, it''s D."


    asked several people in a row, and the highest score Logan got was only "D".


    From point to point, years of experience in the industry, Logan can clearly judge that "House of Death" is a big bad movie!


    Even those who were attracted to watch the film by Paris Hilton said that the film was super bad.


    "The score for this film is also E!"


    Hearing another fan¡¯s evaluation, Logan simply didn¡¯t know what to say. In Cinema¡¯s evaluation criteria, films rated at E are the kind of films that shouldn¡¯t be shot.


    But what the fan said later refreshed Logan''s perception: "But this film has a bad style and a bad taste. I like it!"


    Logan watched the fans walk away happily, and he almost couldn''t hold back a sentence.


    There are such people behind.


    "People who like bad movies must watch it!"


    "The film is terrible, but I watched it very happy."


    "Cow! It''s amazing! This is definitely a masterpiece in a bad movie!"


    "The bad movie "House of Death" is very rare, watch it and cherish it."


    These people gave "House of Death" a rating below "D", but they said they watched it very excitingly.


    Logan didn''t understand, it was his brain fault or the brain fault of these young people.


    Since it''s a bad movie, why do you still think it looks good?


    Is there any change in the movie market that he doesn''t understand?


    Logan is a little confused.


    At midnight, Eric returned home and immediately started rushing for the draft. His good professional ethics made him decide to send out the film review as soon as possible.


    Be sure to spray the movie "House of Death" well.


    Recalling the movies he had seen, Eric seemed to feel the horror of director Uvi Bauer again.


    This kind of horror inspired Eric to quickly write a magnificent film review without sacrificing acrimony and personal attacks.


    In addition to the director Uvi Bauer, according to the agreement, he targeted the target of the attack on Paris Hilton, who is very hot recently.


    That night, Eric posted the film review on his blog. The next day it appeared in the "National Herald", and it was quickly reprinted and spread to various movie sites and forums on the Internet.


    This film review also attracted great attention.


    Ronan read the comments from the newspaper Paris-Hilton gave him when Paris-Hilton found his office before get off work on Friday.


    "This film critic is too much." Paris-Hilton said.


    Ronan took the newspaper, flipped through it and said, "What''s the matter?"


    Seeing the name of the "National Herald", Ronan understood what was going on. As for Paris-Hilton to see this newspaper, he was not surprised at all. Now Paris-Hilton is following the crew. After running the propaganda, the crew of "The House of Death" was full of staff from Embassy Pictures. It was too simple to let Paris-Hilton see a newspaper.


    Paris-Hilton gritted his teeth and said, "I want someone to kill him!"


    Ronan said relievedly: "Don''t get angry, wait until I finish reading."


    Paris-Hilton was sitting on the sofa, sulking alone, and the good mood of the new movie was all ruining.


    Ronan quickly saw the commentary posted by a full-time film critic signed "Eric".


    "There is no best director in the world, but there is the worst director. Uvi Bauer, the director of the just-released "House of Death", can be ranked among the worst with his film."


    "This movie based on the game of the same name has an extremely boring shooting style and an extremely incomparable quality of work! Uvi-Bauer''s poor director skills are completely challenging the audience''s patience! Now those bad film directors finally They can take a breath. They can raise their heads, smile and sing a song in their hearts: It''s okay, after all, I haven''t made a movie as bad as "House of Death."


    "The same bad thing is Miss Paris Hilton, who has been very popular recently. This rich daughter doesn''t understand what a performance is. In the movie, she is no different from Wood. The overall feeling is that she is a fancy rich girl, scratching her head but very boring. She should go back to the Hilton Hotel to be her princess. There are many ways to become famous, instead of playing this terrible role."


    "The movie "House of Death" is so bad that I don''t even want to give it a star. The filming is really bad. The scene of killing zombies is too long, and there are cumbersome rookies in the first half and sharpshooters in the second half. It¡¯s a slow-motion close-up of the character. It¡¯s disgusting, pornographic, and thankless. I feel like I¡¯m blinded by my eyes. It¡¯s not a horror movie or a comedy movie. It¡¯s destined to be a bad movie to be cast aside!"


    "At the end of the premiere, no one applauded at the scene. It wasn''t until a few minutes later that there were sporadic applause, but the applause was more polite. This shows the audience''s aversion to the film."


    "I''m sure that this film will fail! Shooting such a bad film will inevitably be punished by the market! If the North American box office of "Dance of Death" exceeds $10 million, I will drink Paris-Hilton''s footwash !"


    Seeing this, Ronan nodded to himself, is this David Villa¡¯s idea? Should be eye-catching? After all, during this period of time, Paris-Hilton really had a fire with the help of Embassy Pictures.


    I remember that there was an NBA player who didn¡¯t remember his name in his previous life. He said he wanted to drink Scarlett Johansson¡¯s bath water. As a result, he became a long-lasting stalk among netizens just like golf.


    Ronan put down the newspaper and glanced at Paris Hilton who was still sulking. It seemed that her reaction was greater than expected.


    In this case, there should be no problem.


    Paris-Hilton saw Ronan finish reading the newspaper and immediately said angrily: "Ronan, do you know where this newspaper is?"


    Ronan looked at Paris-Hilton in surprise, and asked, "What do you want to do?"


    "I''m going to set fire!" Paris-Hilton said viciously: "Go and burn the editorial office of this newspaper!"


    Ronan quickly persuaded: "Paris, don''t be impulsive! Calm down."


    Paris-Hilton, the spoiled and adored eldest lady, said: "I can''t swallow this breath."


    "Calm down first." Ronan took a glass of water for Paris-Hilton, put it on the table, and said: "Paris, if you want to be a star in the future, you have to get used to the cynicism of film critics. They think that only film critics are talented. It is the criterion for judging the quality of movies and actors."


    He smiled and said, "But actually, it''s not."


    Paris-Hilton looked at Ronan and didn''t understand what he meant.


    Ronan added: "Hollywood is actually very simple. For actors, the audience likes you and supports you, you are the best."


    Paris-Hilton asked: "Do the audience like me?"


    Ronan returned to his desk, took a survey report, and handed it to Paris-Hilton. At the same time, he said: "This is a piece of statistics from the Embassy Pictures. The basic sample survey showed that the "House of Death" was played in advance last night. During the screening, nearly 60% of the audience said that they chose to watch the movie "House of the Dead" because they were influenced by Paris Hilton."


    Paris-Hilton hurriedly went to check the report and asked: "Really?"


    Ronan said, "The audience likes you."


    To be precise, the public appreciates Paris-Hilton''s current personality.


    Seeing the data on the report, Paris-Hilton seemed to feel better, but she still said, "Is it just that people scold me? Don''t you fight back?"


    "Fight back! Why not fight back!" Ronan said: "Paris Have you ever thought about it, this is actually a good opportunity to continue to expand your popularity."


    When I heard that I could be more famous, Paris-Hilton immediately came to my mind and asked: "How can this be a good opportunity?"


    Ronan paced back and forth, seeming to be thinking about important issues.


    "You should speak quickly!" Paris-Hilton urged a little impatiently.


    Ronan sighed secretly. This kind of spoiled eldest lady is really not good-tempered. He stopped and said slowly: "We have a strategy to fight back so that this matter can become a hot news. You publicly respond to this called Ai. What Rick¡¯s film critic said."


    "That''s it?" Paris-Hilton was quite disappointed: "It''s too..."


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt her, and said, "Paris, do you think this Eric is annoying? Must be punished?"


    Paris-Hilton hardly considered anything, and said, "Yes! Ronan, do you have a way?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Didn¡¯t he want to drink your footwash? We will satisfy him."


    "I want him to drink my foot wash too!" Paris-Hilton has a bold personality, and she is not embarrassed to say: "But..."


    Ronan said: "According to incomplete statistics, "House of the Dead" and the North American box office, including yesterday¡¯s advance show, have already reached nearly $6 million!


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 Chapter 252： Professionalism

    On Saturday morning, an interview video about Paris-Hilton appeared on the Yahoo homepage and the entertainment homepage at the same time. The instant response and sharing speed of the Internet media have obvious advantages.


    This is an exclusive interview with Paris Hilton by Yahoo Entertainment Channel. Although Embassy Pictures has made sufficient preparations, the time is still a bit tight. The interview seems a bit rudimentary. The background is the reception room rented by Embassy Pictures in a nearby hotel.


    The propaganda department of Embassy Pictures deals with various media all year round and has a very wide network of contacts in this regard.


    The interview time is not long, or even relatively short. This is not only to take into account today''s bandwidth, but also to allow people to watch the video quickly, so as to achieve the purpose of disseminating as quickly as possible.


    The interviewer with Paris Hilton was a female reporter from Yahoo Entertainment, Lalice, a relatively young reporter.


    After a simple opening remark, Lelice asked directly: "Someone said that you are acting in a movie just to be famous?"


    All the problematic manuscripts were carefully reviewed by the Embassy''s Film Propaganda Department. Paris-Hilton still maintains the previous personal settings.


    Paris-Hilton appeared to be confident of her acting talent: "When I was a little girl, I started acting. Every stage play in the school, I am a heroine. After I came to Los Angeles, I I understand what I want. I don¡¯t care about Oscars and other honors, and I¡¯m not acting for money. I shoot because I like it. After many years, I can show my movies to children.¡±


    She said without humility: "I think I can be considered a very hard-working actor. Starting from the preparation period of this movie, I get up at 6 am every morning and then go to the studio. Fortunately, I haven''t had any free time in the past six months. ."


    Lilis complimented Paris-Hilton a few words, and then asked: "There is a passion scene of **** in the film, what were you thinking about when shooting?"


    This is the biggest scene in the movie. Although there is no dew point, it will definitely be mentioned.


    Paris-Hilton¡¯s set can¡¯t jump yet, so she replied: ¡°It¡¯s a bit scary and I¡¯m also a bit embarrassed. I was thinking, ¡°I don¡¯t like my body, I don¡¯t want to shoot it anymore.¡± Shy. But when I saw the finished film, I thought my body looked good."


    The word shy is just right. Paris Hilton is also a playwright. When it comes to this, I feel a little embarrassed.


    Lillis took out a large photo at this time. It was taken by a reporter yesterday in the theater where "The House of Death" was shown. Some young girls seemed to have a lot of opinions on Paris-Hilton, and they even dressed in printed clothes. T-shirt with the words "Watch Paris die".


    "This was taken by the reporter in the theater where the "House of Death" was shown." The question Lillis asked was a sensitive topic specifically sought by Yahoo Entertainment: "Why are they doing this?"


    Paris-Hilton wanted to disdain that it was a group of ugly and poor stupid girls who were envious and jealous, but thought of Ronan¡¯s previous instructions and temporarily suppressed this.


    Because it turns out that what Ronan said and did was very helpful to her becoming a celebrity.


    "I don''t know." Paris-Hilton was as innocent as possible.


    Lilis did not let the topic go easily: "Is it envy and jealousy?"


    In the past, Paris-Hilton would definitely say yes, what else can those poor and ugly black fungus be because of this?


    But Ronan talked to her in the afternoon, and Paris-Hilton was also in the stage of eager to expand her fame, so she said, "It¡¯s not my fault, right? You can¡¯t hate me just because I was born lucky? I always thank God. , And I also do a lot of things to help other people. I always donate money to others. People shouldn¡¯t hate me because I¡¯m lucky, because I¡¯m a beautiful blonde, because I¡¯m cute and sweet. In school, my grades are all A, I I just don¡¯t like showing off. I¡¯m still a good hockey player. I like fishing and cooking. I can make the most hearty meal.¡±


    For this question, Yahoo Entertainment communicated with Embassy Pictures. Ronan had already prepared an answer carefully. All the words must be in line with the current personality of Paris-Hilton.


    As for the future collapse of the people, when this weekend passes, they will collapse at will.


    Lilis continued to ask more sensitive questions: "There are rumors in New York that you are a party girl, is it true?"


    Paris-Hilton is an active figure in the New York social circle. It is easy for media reporters to find it. Fortunately, she is young and doesn''t do much messy things.


    Otherwise, Ronan won''t let Paris-Hilton sell this type of persona.


    Paris-Hilton did not deny it, saying: "I have been attending some parties since I was sixteen, and I also found the parties to be fun. But it was allowed by my family because I needed to have social skills. And at that time I It¡¯s still small and more fun."


    She smiled: "At that stage, everyone was actually very playful."


    "But the''party girl'' is in the past tense." Paris-Hilton has a pure face: "Now I must go out for work and movie premieres and other things. After I came to Los Angeles, I stayed in my spare time. In the room, so I basically don¡¯t go out to play."


    Soon, the topic came to the most critical issue.


    Lilis asked: "Did you read the film review of Eric, the film critic of the National Herald?"


    "Look at it." Paris-Hilton seemed very sad: "I hid in the room and watched, and I cried sadly at the time."


    She looked quite innocent: "This Mr. Eric is too rude and unreasonable. How can he use such a harsh comment?"


    "Did you read it at the end of the comment?" Lelice''s question pointed to the key core: "Eric said that if "House of Death" can exceed $10 million in North American box office, he will drink your footwash. If the box office Over 10 million, will you prepare foot wash for him?"


    "Why not?" Paris-Hilton seemed to be a hurt girl: "I have a temper too! His film reviews are too much! I will prepare footwash for him in advance!"


    There are acrimonious film critics in front, plus Paris Hilton¡¯s age, such a counterattack is not enough to make her personal setting collapse.


    Lalice asked the question she wanted to ask, and she was quite cooperative at this time: "Prepare in advance? Paris, can we prepare now?"


    Paris-Hilton said, "Prepare now?" She thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes. I hope Mr. Eric does what he said."


    Soon, a staff member wearing a Yahoo entertainment jacket brought a basin of water.


    Paris-Hilton took off the high heels she had worn for a day, put her feet in the basin, soaked for about ten seconds, and it was finished.


    A staff member brought the bottle and filled half a bottle of footwash.


    Lilis picked up the bottle, pointed and said: "When the box office of "House of Death" in North America exceeds 10 million US dollars, we will send this bottle of water to Mr. Eric. I hope Mr. Eric will do what he says.


    Once the video was released, it caused a strong response on the Internet.


    Although Paris-Hilton¡¯s performance in the film is indeed a bit horrible, or even too bad to say, but a beautiful rich girl who is lovable can always win the tolerance of many people.


    Soon after this interview video was released, many popular Internet forums saw activities such as "Help Paris-Hilton let Eric drink footwashing water", calling on everyone who likes Paris-Hilton Go to the theater to support "House of Death" and push the film''s box office to more than tens of millions of dollars, so that the **** Eric can drink his feet early.


    It''s not that no smart people have noticed this abnormality, but a few people can''t play a big role in the face of a huge wave of public opinion.


    Besides, most of these people are sitting on the sidelines. After all, watching the excitement is not too big, nor is it a social phenomenon unique to the other side of the Pacific.


    The wave on the Internet is now also affecting traditional media. Starting from Saturday noon, many TV stations¡¯ entertainment channels have also reported this super gossip.


    In this era when information is being transmitted very quickly, Paris-Hilton¡¯s footwash has not taken long to spread throughout North America.


    "You heard that someone wants to drink Paris-Hilton''s footwash."


    "The box office of "House of Death" exceeds 10 million, and someone will drink Paris-Hilton''s footwash on the spot."


    "Go, go, go, go to the theater, and watch "The House of Death"!"


    Although due to various congenital shortcomings, the attention that "House of Death" can arouse is far worse than that of "Blair the Witch", but relative to the investment, it is completely worthwhile.


    Only on Saturday afternoon, an entertainment reporter was outside the editorial office of the National Herald and blocked the other party, Eric The entertainment reporter asked directly: "Eric, look at Pa Has Miss Liz-Hilton¡¯s Yahoo interview? Miss Hilton has prepared a footwash for you. If the box office of "House of Death" exceeds tens of millions of dollars, will you do what your column says?"


    Eric''s face is a bit ugly, the contract is not limited in this regard, it is his own choice whether to drink or not.


    is the word must do? Still fled?


    "Sorry." Eric hasn''t thought about it yet: "I refuse to answer this question."


    After finishing speaking, he quickly retreated to the editorial department.


    But these reporters did not let him off, and people kept asking questions loudly.


    "Mr. Eric, you can''t even do what you say, are you still a man?"


    "You are a professional film critic, columnist, do you have any professional qualities?"


    "You don''t want to hide and be a naughty species without eggs, do you?"


    Various questions came in from outside, and Eric only sighed. How can it be so difficult to earn a few dollars in today''s society? Is it easy for me to fight for the present?


    In the strange eyes of many editorial colleagues, he walked around the back door and fled.


    As for the issue of footwashing, wait until the North American box office of "House of Death" exceeds 10 million.


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 Chapter 253： Show off

    Compared to Paris Hilton, Uvi Bauer looked very quiet. Ronan saw that the publicity effect was very good, and he did not intend to use Uvi Bauer as a killer.


    "The House of Death" will never become a popular movie. The publicity of Paris-Hilton is in no way comparable to the national influence of "Blair the Witch". It can only be a slightly larger one. Spread within range.


    The most important thing is that the word-of-mouth of this film is really terrible, and there are so many bad reviews.


    The Globe and Mail said: Uvi-Bauer¡¯s film is so dull as to give us a head.


    "New York Daily News" review: "The House of Death" proves that German director Uvi Bauer''s skill is to make terrible movies.


    film critics are also merciless, all kinds of bad reviews almost fly into the sky.


    "Watching the movie "House of Death" is a horrible shock exercise."


    "You will never see a movie worse than "House of Death" in the theater this year."


    "Why bad movies like "House of Death" appear in theaters, it is worth reflecting on."


    Only two days after its release, Rotten Tomatoes collected 59 films about "House of Death", with a freshness of...3%.


    Freshness is not zero at last.


    In addition, film critics rated an average of 1.9 points.


    All of these have broken the various records of large-scale movie releases on Rotten Tomatoes.


    On IMDB, more than 2,000 users have scored, and "House of Death" has an average score of 2.6 points.


    Authoritative media comprehensive evaluation MetaCritic includes 35 media ratings, with an average score of 12 points.


    From the audience to the film critics to the media, "The House of Death" all rotted out of the sky.


    But this does not prevent the commercial success of "House of Death".


    On the first day of its release on Friday, the film earned US$6.78 million in North America; on Saturday, although the reputation of Skyrim had been spread everywhere, it was stimulated by Paris-Hilton and Eric, the box office on a single day Instead of falling, it rose, and received another 7.29 million US dollars, shocking countless eyeballs.


    What¡¯s even more surprising is that too many people watch the film while scolding it as bad, and some people want to see how bad Paris Hilton¡¯s debut is after the negative word of mouth spread widely.


    "I watched it very happily. After watching it during the day on Friday, I bought a ticket to watch it again on Saturday night. I haven''t watched such an interesting movie in a long time."


    Even, there are many people who like this bad movie.


    "I heard that this film sucks, I went to watch it, let alone, no one really sucks!"


    There are also many fans of this kind.


    ""The House of Death" is a lighthearted alternative comedy."


    There are fans who can discover the highlights of "House of Death".


    "Actually, Paris has nothing to do with bad film. She really worked hard. It''s not Paris''s fault that the director is bad."


    These young people who were attracted by the Paris-Hilton set and the Bai Fumei identity became Paris-Hilton supporters. They just don¡¯t know what they will do after the Paris-Hilton set collapses. Impressions.


    In the first week of the painting, "House of the Dead" met Ronan''s expected box office explosion, overwhelming the "Crocodile Dundee 3", which opened at the same time, and the "BJ Single Diary", which was screened in the second week. , Airborne the North American box office leader.


    The box office of the latter two is around 10 million U.S. dollars, which is quite far from the "House of Death".


    A super lousy movie with no star, no plot, no director level, once again sold in the North American film market, causing shocks in the media and Hollywood circles.


    Some well-known film critics were very angry, and published a column article saying: Now the audience is really depraved! No level of appreciation at all!


    In an interview last year, David Lynch, director of "Mulholland Road", which hit the box office last year, said: The big sales of "House of Death" can only show that this audience is not good.


    Bad movies are selling big, but good ones are no one cares about. Many insiders and outside critics feel that Hollywood and movie audiences are getting degenerate.


    Uvi-Bauer also stood up at this time, probably because of the success of the film. Instead of confronting the critics, he reiterated in an interview that the next step was to adapt Kojima Studio¡¯s "Metal Gear" and Blizzard. The company''s "Warcraft".


    Because Uvi Bauer mentioned plans to adapt these games at the premiere, the relevant persons in charge of these two companies also went to the theater to watch "House of Death", and were directly frightened by Uvi Bauer''s adaptation. .


    The two companies subsequently responded publicly.


    Hideo Kojima said in his blog: "Absolutely not! I don''t know why Uvi-Bauer talked about this kind of thing. We will never talk to him, and we will never let him make this game into a movie. "


    Blizzard¡¯s chief operating officer Paul Sams eagerly jumped out to refute: ¡°We will not sell the movie rights of Warcraft, especially to Uvi Bauer! A bad movie will ruin this An excellent game and its company!"


    The game movie Terminator has shown its edge.


    "Your office is a bit crude."


    Shahai Entertainment, Tom Cruise, who came to visit, looked at Ronan¡¯s office and said, ¡°It should be renovated.¡±


    Ronan handed him a cup of coffee and said, "For now, I will change places directly."


    Tom Cruise took the coffee, put it aside, and said, "Yes."


    Ronan has never considered redecorating at all. The scale of Shahai Entertainment is steadily expanding in a planned way. The office space here is somewhat insufficient. At most one or two years, you need to consider changing the office location.


    Or, rent all the first floor of this building.


    Ronan also considered that a relativity building might be needed in the future, just like DreamWorks and the Big Six companies.


    Tom Cruise slowly walked to the front of the "House of Death" poster hanging on the wall, looked at the slightly rough zombie face, and said, "I went to watch this film last night. Ronan, I really don¡¯t It¡¯s good to know what to say. You can make a movie like this."


    The North American box office of more than 18 million US dollars in the first weekend is indeed not much, but compared to the production cost, what is this not a hit?


    "It''s actually very risky." Ronan said, "Once the response is bad, all the investment will be lost."


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "You guy..." He said directly: "The biggest investment is to get Paris Hilton to cooperate with you in publicity? The actual publicity investment is not 3 million US dollars, right?"


    Ronan smiled: "It''s not true."


    The real cost of this film is the distribution, and the cost of copying is nearly $5 million.


    Tom Cruise sighed: "You are too good at running movies. You really should let your Embassy Pictures release "Minority Report", and the chances of success will be higher."


    Ronan said, "Spielberg will not agree."


    "It''s true." Tom Cruise was a little helpless: "Spielberg, who was determined to forge ahead, has gradually become old and stubborn."


    Ronan didn¡¯t want to be entangled with this issue. Spielberg refused to cooperate with Embassy Pictures. With his current ability and strength, he could not reluctantly, and asked: ¡°When will this film start?¡±


    Tom Cruise replied: "The filming will start in June and it will be released next year."


    "It''s so slow." Ronan felt that it was too inked.


    Tom Cruise was also a little dissatisfied: "I had known that it was so long, I would not sign with DreamWorks." He further said: "Spielberg planned a Running.Man trilogy, "Artificial Intelligence." It''s the first one, and this "Minority Report" is the second one. He is asking someone to adapt a scammer''s script. It is said that it may be the third one."


    Ronan roughly guessed that this third part should be "Cat and Mouse Game".


    "By the way, many people now call you the master of the movie." Tom Cruise said suddenly.


    "Me?" Ronan was quite surprised and said, "I am not a director, and I can''t make a movie."


    Tom Cruise explained: ¡°They said that there are many people in Hollywood who can make good movies, but those who can turn bad movies into explosives are the real masters.¡±


    Ronan couldn''t help but smiled and shook his head: "I can''t afford the title of Master."


    Frankly speaking, he is actually a film businessman compared to a pure film practitioner.


    Tom Cruise chatted with Ronan for half the morning, and soon left. After Ronan had lunch, Uvi Bauer, who had just recorded a show on ABC TV, also came over.


    "Ronan, are we going to start a new movie project?" Uvi-Bauer was straightforward.


    "Yes." Ronan did not shirk. The success of "House of Death" gave Uvi-Bauer a unique super-bad style. There is still the possibility of success after another investment Therefore , He said: "Uvi, or a movie adapted from a game?"


    Uvi-Bauer deserves to be the game movie terminator, and he said: "Well, I think I am the most suitable game adaptation movie."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "So, Uvi. You go to find a new game suitable for film adaptation, find a suitable project, and we will discuss together, how."


    "Okay." Uvi-Bauer looked in a good mood.


    Thinking of the promotion methods that may be used in the future cooperation, Ronan told Uvi-Bauer: "Film critics have said a lot of unsatisfactory things recently, don''t take it to heart, they are just like this, just don''t see it."


    Unexpectedly, Uvi-Bauer had a very good mentality and said, "I won''t put them in my eyes. Our film was a big success. What does it mean? The critics are all bullshit, and they know a lot about movies. , They should go home and **** their mother!"


    Ronan can only say that Uvi-Bauer was born of affection and recklessness!


    This time, the movie was successful, and Uvi-Bauer didn''t care about the cynicism of the critics. Who knows what will happen next time?


    What do you say? Just a word of recklessness, don''t persuade, just do it.


    Ronan still has great expectations for Uvi Bauer.


    This reckless director, as long as it is properly packaged, can also realize the value of life.


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 Chapter 254： Boutique route

    After entering the working day, the box office of "House of Death" began to decline sharply. After all, the trend of bad movies could not be as strong as the movies with good reputation. On the first working day of the release, the box office on Monday fell nearly 7% compared to Sunday. 15. Reaped 1.38 million US dollars.


    After the first weekend of promotion and marketing to draw as many audiences as possible into the theater, the side effects of bad reputation began to appear.


    Moreover, Ronan and the cinema distribution department of the Embassy Pictures also anticipated this situation, and naturally they would not invest any more money in publicity.


    Another news that may become a hot spot for propaganda, because one of the parties, Eric, temporarily hides without showing up, and the so-called footwashing water is also decreasing.


    This kind of thing cannot be slapped with a single slap. Only when there are contacts and tit-for-tat can continue to create hot topics.


    The film critic''s professional ethics is really a bit low, and he dare not say anything.


    No way, not everyone has the courage to drink this thing, even the white and rich footwash.


    Eric just wanted to take this opportunity to make a lot of money, not to the point of being frantic.


    Movies like "House of Death" are destined to only fall quickly after one burst.


    The time is getting closer to the traditional summer file, and more blockbuster films are ready to go. On the last weekend of April, the "Speed ??Race" starring Sylvester Stallone, released by Warner Bros., opened in North America, despite 1217 The first week''s box office of 10,000 US dollars was a failure for the production cost of US$72 million, but it easily snatched the North American box office title from "House of Death".


    On the second weekend of the show, "House of Death" plummeted 70% from the first week, with only 5.67 million US dollars accounted for, directly falling out of the top five box office charts.


    The ups and downs are like the lives of some people.


    Although the decline is disastrous, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment are still making huge profits compared to their investment in this film.


    The film was released with production and promotion, and the total investment was only 9 million US dollars. After only ten days of release, it gained 28.55 million US dollars in North America.


    Even if the subsequent extremely miserable plunge, the North American box office of "House of Death" can easily break through the $30 million mark.


    At the same time, Embassy Pictures also launched the film into many overseas markets on the last weekend of April. The North American box office that exploded in the first week affected the viewing choices of overseas audiences.


    In Europe, apart from the selling point of Paris-Hilton, the publicity is also under the banner of German director Uvi Bauer.


    Propaganda and hype, of course, must be hyped.


    If it wasn''t for Uvi Bauer''s serious lack of qualifications, Ronan would dare to let Uvi Bauer kill Roland Emmerich in the propaganda and become Germany''s first commercial director.


    In the first week of "House of Death" overseas, the box office performance was far less than North America, but Ronan was also satisfied.


    In 15 countries and regions including Latin America, Europe and Australia, "House of the Dead" earned US$5.58 million in box office sales overseas in its first week.


    Embassy Pictures made an estimate based on the situation after the overseas release, predicting that the final overseas box office of the film should be around US$10 million.


    The production cost is 1.2 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is 40 million U.S. dollars. This result is quite good even in Hollywood.


    Especially the horrible ratio of input to output.


    In fact, some comments from overseas media can also reflect the real situation of this film.


    For example, the German "Bild" said: "The House of Death" is really bad, but it is not useless. There are still bright spots.


    Perhaps this is also the reason Uvi-Bauer''s German compatriots are more tolerant of him.


    When Ronan received the overseas box office data, he also got the news that Uvi-Bauer went to Irvine and contacted the people at Blizzard headquarters, hoping to win the film rights of "Warcraft".


    It is said that Uvi Bauer was rejected by Blizzard one after another, but he didn''t give up, and he just stayed at Blizzard headquarters and didn''t leave.


    Wubao is very persistent, so he will not return to Los Angeles without the copyright.


    Ronan deliberately checked on the Internet, and now "Warcraft 3" has not been released yet, "World of Warcraft" is estimated to be early.


    If Wubao is now making a movie based on Warcraft, will it be killed by crazy Warcraft fans in the future?


    Especially the fans of the East, maybe the tribe and the alliance will unite and use Wubao as a big villain.


    If you really want Wubao to make an adaptation of Warcraft, if it is still a bad film, in the style of Blizzard, when "World of Warcraft" is released, Wubao will surely make it into the book and be rounded countless times by the foot men.


    Ronan has never played World of Warcraft, but he has seen many related stalks on the Internet, such as Tyrande¡¯s bananas, such as Three Battles, Satan Hunting, for example, I call weapons war, such as Orcs never wash their hair.


    It is said that there is also a socialite who sells luxury goods in the game, also called Paris Hilton.


    What made him remember the most was a news that was released in the form of news that he didn''t know whether it was true or false.


    It is said that the son of an iron fan of Warcraft, who does not play games, decided to celebrate his father. He specially ordered a gift. On the day of his father¡¯s birthday, he gave a handful of Frostmourne, and the gift was given. Sent myself to the hospital...


    Ronan suddenly thought of something. If Wubao gets the rights to the Warcraft movie and he becomes a producer, will Blizzard send him in the copy?


    This is a problem that needs to be considered.


    As long as Wubao can obtain the copyright, the investment must be an investment. The big deal is to hire an outside producer like "House of Death".


    Ronan checked the files on the office software and slowly hummed a song that went out of tune to Mount Everest: Be careful, be careful, the daughter of the sea...


    He was humming and processing the files, Ronan''s thinking was particularly active. If I had another piece of Alps at this time...no, it should be a piece of Everest that was once a specialty in his hometown, so much the better.


    Most of the working documents are related to movies. At present, Shahai Entertainment¡¯s films are in preparation for "Underworld" and "Reaper is Coming 2". The filming of "The Bourne" and "Deadly Bend" has been completed. The filming of "Resident Evil" will be released successively every month. The filming work of "Resident Evil" is over. The crew is temporarily on holiday, and will be transferred to post-production after May.


    In addition, "Hurricane Rescue" and "Human Rescue Project 3" have entered the script creation stage, the latter will enter the actual preparation and shooting stage in the second half of the year, and the former will have to wait until next year.


    Then there is "Grey the Intern". Ronan just contacted Sanda Remus a few days ago. The black woman got into the Seattle hospital and has not come out yet.


    As for the script, it is quite far from completion.


    As a screenwriter, I am not writing medical dramas like selling dog meat. It requires a lot of fieldwork experience and professional knowledge.


    According to what Sanda Remus told Ronan, she found that she had thought too simple before. To complete such a script, she would have to spend at least a few months in the hospital.


    Ronan also supported this kind of dedication and professionalism.


    The project has already signed a contract and is in my hands, and I am not in a hurry to launch it. Since I want to invest in filming, I must make a boutique drama.


    As we all know, unlike the film industry, the screenwriting and scripts of the American drama industry are very important, even more important than the director.


    Ronan is also asking people to inquire about the news in the circle, and see if there is any movie or TV drama project looking for investment. In case of bumping into something that impresses him, it might be a good project.


    In terms of production, Shahai Entertainment takes the boutique route, which is determined by Ronan''s unique experience.


    Most Hollywood film companies, such as the six major companies, shoot and produce about ten films every year, and release about ten films. Although the best is selected, there are also elements of gambling. Hollywood is gradually turning to a financing and shooting strategy. As long as it succeeds with one-third or less of the film, the film company is enough to make a profit.


    The number of Shahai Entertainment''s production is much less than that of the Big Six, but it is a project that Ronan has designated that is very likely to generate large profits.


    After all, Ronan is far from comparable to the six major companies in terms of company size or funds. Last year, there were four or five projects or preparations or shootings that cost more than 10 million yuan at the same time, which is close to many of the weaker mid-levels. The number of films produced by large-scale companies.


    Most of the medium-sized companies in Hollywood make only about five films a year.


    Of course, this does not count as publishing other companies'' films.


    Shahai Entertainment also holds a large number of adaptation copyrights, such as Marvel''s superheroes, the movie copyrights of two series of toys, and the copyrights of some other works bought by Ronan on his behalf.


    These can ensure that Shahai Entertainment will not lack the subject matter of shooting and production.


    The Koch Films from Germany and the Mountain Foundation from India allow Shahai Entertainment to have relatively stable overseas financing channels.


    The scale of Shahai Entertainment is also slowly expanding in a planned way. After this step by step, the roadbed is very solid.


    Speaking of, the biggest flaw of the entire company is that it does not have a large-scale film library.


    This kind of thing can''t be rushed, and a medium-sized company''s film library can''t get it without hundreds of millions of dollars.


    Ronan also lacks a channel to directly operate the copyright of the film library. UU Read can''t worry about this.


    Entering May, the North American film market opened its hottest summer vacation in a year. The first major commercial film released in this summer vacation was off to a good start. Universal Pictures'' "The Mummy 2" achieved great commercial success. In the first week, he got nearly 70 million US dollars in the box office.


    The monsters of Universal Pictures once again ravaged the screen.


    Since Universal Pictures had a firm grasp of the copyright many years ago, Ronan could only watch, perhaps he could find another way to shoot the animated version of the monsters, which would be enough to bypass Universal Pictures'' live-action film copyright.


    But this requires an animation studio.


    Ronan can only continue to look for opportunities.


    Corresponding to the movie market is the downturn in the stock market. From March last year to May this year, the stock markets, led by Nasdaq Internet stocks, all fell worse than anyone else.


    In this case, Ronan received a call from Scott.

 Chapter 255： High-risk occupations

    In a coffee shop in Burbank, Ronan met the investment manager of Merrill Lynch.


    "Hello, Ronan." Scott greeted Ronan politely: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I haven''t seen you for more than half a year, right?"


    The last time they met, the two met in Santa Monica. At that time Ronan was in trouble, and Scott hurriedly walked by, just saying hello.


    Scott smiled and said, "Yes."


    Ronan looked at Scott calmly. As before, he was dressed in suits and ties, and his hair was meticulously combed. He looked like a business elite.


    But the neat and neat dress can''t conceal the haggardness on his face and the anxiety between his expressions.


    Think about the current stock market, and then contact Scott''s work, Ronan is not difficult to guess.


    "Something to do with me?" Ronan asked.


    Scott hesitated and stopped, it seemed difficult to speak.


    Ronan made a joke: "Isn''t it looking for me to invest? Now the stock market is like this, not suitable for investment."


    "Of course not." Scott smiled, but his smile was a little reluctant.


    I think more than a year ago, Ronan advised him more than once not to use his money to play stocks. Even if he invested his own money in the stock market, he had to withdraw early depending on the situation.


    Even after Ronan withdrew from the stock market, he reminded him that enough is enough.


    It¡¯s a pity that greed has blinded my eyes. I don¡¯t know that the stock market has soared to that level. It¡¯s already dangerous, but I always think that someone will come to pick up the market later, who can throw the pot to the people behind, and bring a lot of profit Retreat safely.


    The results of it?


    Don''t be too miserable, not to mention that the family is clean and the bank owes a large debt.


    Scott looked at Ronan''s young face, and then thought about himself. After so many years in the stock market, he couldn''t understand it better than a young man.


    That''s right, Ronan''s career is steadily rising, but he has fallen to the bottom.


    Those who can''t control their greed will eventually be punished. The price of this punishment is so painful that people can''t wait to jump downstairs.


    Had it not been for his wife and children, maybe he would have gone to the Golden Gate Bridge last year...


    Ronan looked at him, "Scott, we are old friends. Let''s just talk about it."


    Scott opened his mouth, asking for help is the hardest to speak, but thinking of the experience of the past year, the wife and children in the family said: "Ronan, I... I have some financial problems."


    Ronan asked, "Due to the stock market?"


    Scott nodded slowly and heavily: "I didn''t get out in time. When the stock market fell sharply, I refused to accept the reality. I thought it was a short-term adjustment. I missed the best take-off meeting. I was locked up directly. No one wants to take over. I owe a lot of money to the bank. The Brentwood house was taken away by the bank. Almost all clients in terms of work were gone. Merrill Lynch laid off employees in the first two months. I..."


    His voice became deeper and deeper: "I was laid off by Merrill Lynch. I lost my job. My family can''t guarantee even the most basic source of income. The bank is still collecting debts. I negotiated with them to pay them back in installments."


    Ronan roughly understood what Scott meant, and probably couldn''t find another way. In his situation, no one wanted to lend them.


    In case of jumping off the stairs, the borrower will lose his money.


    "Scott." Ronan was a wise man. Without asking Scott to ask for help, he asked, "Have you found a new job?"


    "Not yet." Scott shook his head.


    Ronan and Scott have worked together for a long time, and they know this person well and have good abilities, but the overall situation is relatively average.


    Of course, it is normal to fall so badly this time.


    In 2000, the Nasdaq bubble burst frantically. Who made a lot of money?


    Ordinary people, many rich people are full of blood.


    The owner of the investment company who bought the Future World and went bankrupt before even moving in, estimated that his wealth was more than ten times that of Scott, and he still went bankrupt.


    Ronan''s head kept turning, and soon thought of the plan that has been on paper. It seems that Scott can do some preliminary preparations, so that he can prepare for the formal formation in the future, and can actually investigate the next step. This guy Kurt.


    Thinking of this, Ronan asked directly: "Scott, do you understand the operation of the foundation?"


    Scott gave Ronan a surprised look, and said, "I understand. In fact, anyone who does the job of investment manager knows the foundation''s operating model." He is not a fool, and asked: "Ronan, you Have a foundation?"


    "I am going to set up a foundation." Ronan said roughly: "Investment funds."


    Originally intended to wait for Lawyer Dinah to spend this time before letting her plan.


    Ronan took a sip of coffee and said, "Since you know the foundation, you should be very clear that the establishment of a foundation requires a lot of materials and many procedures. I need someone who can be trusted to help."


    Scott immediately understood Ronan''s meaning: "Ronan, I..."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Don''t say this, listen to me."


    Ronan couldn''t make a decision rashly on this kind of thing, and chatted with Scott for a long time to make sure that he really understood the preparation and operation of the foundation.


    And there is basically no problem coping with this job.


    Ronan said, "Scott, I believe in your ability and personality, so I thought about hiring you."


    "Thank you." Scott said the words just now: "Thank you, Ronan, thank you very much."


    At this moment, the pressure on my heart is much less.


    Ronan briefly talked about salary. Scott accepted his personal employment, which had nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment.


    He has read a lot of information about the foundation and laws and regulations before, and when the preparation conditions are right, he will set up a foundation independent of the Relativity Entertainment Group.


    Scott looked at Ronan gratefully, with vision, ability, and understanding of the world. Such young people are too rare.


    I''m afraid Ronan knew what he meant when it came to Merrill Lynch layoffs.


    But Ronan didn''t ask him to ask someone to borrow money. Instead, he offered him a job and paid two months in advance, which not only preserved the man''s face, but also solved most of the practical difficulties.


    After talking about the specific work, Ronan said: "Tomorrow I will give you some specific information, and you will start the preparatory work... Well, before the end of August, the foundation must be officially registered and established. Legal issues... ¡­"


    He took out his cell phone, found the contact information of Dinah''s lawyer, and sent it to Scott, saying, "This is my lawyer. You can ask her for any legal questions."


    Scott saved his contact information and said, "Okay."


    Ronan added: "You pay more attention to the previous work. Attorney Dinah is now busy with other tasks. When the matter at hand is almost done, I will come and help you."


    Scott nodded again and again. The stone on his chest seemed to have been removed for the past year, and his breathing became easier.


    In fact, he knows very well that this is just the preparatory work for the registration of the foundation. It is like this kind of work. I don''t know how many people can do in the United States. Ronan gave him an opportunity. Isn''t it a test?


    If it is not done well, it is not a problem at all to replace people.


    The two chatted in the coffee shop for a long time, and they agreed to meet again at Shahai Entertainment the next day, and Scott offered to leave.


    Ronan was leaving too, and went out of the cafe with Scott.


    "Andria and Taylor are okay?" Ronan asked caringly as he walked: "I haven''t seen them for a long time."


    Scott looked haggard, but his smile relaxed a lot, and said: "Everything is fine, Taylor asked me some time ago, when will you be a guest again."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I must go again when I have time."


    Scott did not invite him. From an independent villa to a rented house, the psychological gap was not so easy to adjust.


    He turned the subject away and said, "I didn''t think it was until last year that I knew that my eyes were so short. This period of time is really too difficult."


    As a beneficiary of the stock market, Ronan didn''t know how to answer, so he didn''t say anything at all.


    Scott added: "Last month, I went to Mexico with the last bit of money I had. Fortunately...I didn''t go crazy."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words and said, "If you do something, you can''t look back."


    Scott let out a sigh of relief, seeming to be rejoicing, and then said, "I will go to your office to see you tomorrow. The place hasn''t changed?"


    "No." Ronan shook hands with Scott goodbye.


    A man went to Mexico for his family...


    Having said that, this is not the most dangerous occupation in Mexico, the reverse is true.


    Tax evasion in the United States, drug trafficking in the East, and drug prohibition in Mexico are among the highest occupations in the world.


    Ronan got on the Cadillac and told David to drive to Shahai Entertainment. He returned to the office to sort out some materials he had prepared when he learned about the Foundation''s cases and laws and regulations, and handed it to Scott, who came back the next day. At the same time, he specifically called Dinah''s attorney, focusing on the matter that Scott is temporarily responsible for preparing for the registration of the foundation on his side.


    The materials are definitely not enough, but there is someone responsible for what is needed later, just fill up.


    Ronan is not very anxious, as long as the foundation can be registered and established before September, and then wait quietly for the American economy to continue to suffer heavy losses after September.


    As for trying to find a way to rescue the innocent people on the World Trade Center, Ronan did not even consider the unreliable idea.


    If such a thing is done, it will cost a painful price if it is not done well.


    With Ronan''s little capital, maybe he won''t see the sun in the second half of his life.


    After the incident, it is a big deal to donate some money.


    Having said that, in the style of certain charity organizations, the ghost knows how much money can fall on the victims in the end.


    Ronan is not very clear. It seems that there has been a scandal in the previous 911 donations?


    The North American movie summer archive has already begun, "The Bourne Shadow" will be released in more than a month, and the publicity is also increasing.

 Chapter 256： Miss

    From the beginning of May, news of Robert Ludren''s death suddenly appeared in many media, and some media listed the noble achievements of Robert Ludren in literature.


    "On March 12, 2011, Mr. Robert Lu Delun passed away. This great thriller has completed a glorious life!"


    Suddenly, similar news reports appeared in small and medium-sized media. An almost forgotten writer seemed to suddenly become the focus of media attention.


    "In memory of Robert Ludren, the father of modern thrillers!"


    A writer who has been forgotten by the times, the media and the audience has gradually caused waves. He and his works are frequently mentioned, especially the "Bourne Trilogy" series.


    "Bourne''s Identity," "Bourne''s Hegemony," and "Bourne''s Announcement" written by Robert Ludren once dominated the bestseller list in the 1980s and influenced a whole generation of people."


    In Los Angeles, the formerly infamous Robert Ludelun Book Club suddenly became active, continuously organizing a number of Robert Ludelun book fan reading exchange activities, and also set up a special exchange session for "Bourne Trilogy".


    Frankly speaking, when it comes to modern political horror, the public is more familiar with Tom Clancy. His works such as "Hunting Red October", "Browser Pursuit" and "Skynet Pursuit" have long been adapted into movies by Hollywood. , Moved to the big screen, starring actors and big-name stars such as Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, and achieved great success.


    In contrast, Robert Lu Delun, who lacks successful cases of film adaptation, has a much smaller reputation.


    But after all, Robert Ludren left a very brilliant mark in the 1980s. Even today, his works still have a large number of readers and fans. As long as people arouse people¡¯s memory and curiosity about the author, it can arouse public and media attention. Nostalgia for Robert Ludren.


    Treating the deceased, whether the public or the media, is tolerant, and will give the greatest possible praise. The original achievement of one point can also be turned into a point in the report and word of mouth.


    The previous "Dark Knight" has proved profoundly.


    As a result, some people started to commemorate Robert Lu Delun in the United States under the impetus behind the scenes.


    Although the activities are scattered and there are not many people participating, this is just a warm-up.


    On the Internet, a Robert Ludren memorial website also appeared. There are various ways to commemorate Robert Ludren. It also announced the schedule of activities to commemorate Robert Ludren in various parts of the United States in the next month.


    "Robert Ludren¡¯s has a very obvious feature. The protagonist in his works is usually a small person, or a small part of a small group that initiates a movement, but it happens to be against a powerful big conspiracy. After the conspiracy, the messengers will use political or economic institutions to solve the little figures in Lu Delun¡¯s works, but these little figures can often reverse the situation at an absolute disadvantage and successfully solve the big conspiracy. The most familiar one is Robert Lu Delun. The most famous character in the pen-the amnesia killer Jason Byrne."


    On Robert Ludren¡¯s memorial website, you can see "Bourne Trilogy" and Jason Bourne''s name, as well as movies adapted from "Bourne''s Identity" everywhere.


    This film is called "Bourne''s Identity", Ronan''s past life. When translated there, in order to attract the audience more, the film was translated into "The Bourne Shadows".


    Similarly, this time the embassy film industry was introduced by China Film Group, and after the big scissors passed the review, the Chinese title was still "The Bourne Shadow".


    More than that, after winning the authorization of Robert Ludren¡¯s family, a short documentary about Robert Ludren¡¯s life and works with an investment of 100,000 dollars has been filmed and produced to the end and will soon be broadcast on the Internet and TV stations. Out.


    The final focus of this short documentary is of course focused on the "Bourne Trilogy".


    All the publicity of Embassy Pictures is done on the basis of the consent of Robert Lu Delun¡¯s family. The family does not want Robert Lu Delun to be forgotten, but also want more people to remember Robert Lu Delun.


    In fact, the family''s thoughts are not difficult to understand.


    Their father is a celebrity, so celebrities should not be forgotten.


    Moreover, there are many works left by Robert Lutherland that have not been published, and there are also many films whose copyrights have not been sold.


    The family members are willing, so the Embassy Film Industry will naturally have no worries.


    Perhaps, Robert Lu Delun, who has passed away, also hopes that more people will miss him.


    Since Paul Greengrass completed post-production, Ronan has watched the edited version of Paul Greengrass several times, and even held an internal preview meeting with people from both sides of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures. Everyone I am very satisfied with this film and are optimistic about the market prospects of this film.


    Ronan specifically asked Jessica Felton to watch the editing of this film.


    "This editing method is quite unique." Jessica Felton told the truth: "It''s very good. The level of this sharp editing style is above me."


    Ronan trusts Jessica Felton''s editing level very much. Hearing her comment, he said: "You said that, I''m relieved."


    Jessica Felton folded her arms: "Trust me so?"


    Ronan nodded and said, "Yes. I trust you far more than Paul Greengrass."


    Jessica Felton put away the joke and said seriously: "Ronan, from my personal point of view, it is best not to move this film, and let this version be the final release in the theater."


    After careful consideration, Ronan said: "Okay, I believe your eyes."


    This is of course not only believing Jessica Felton''s vision, but also his judgment based on previous lives.


    Since it is impossible to do better, then use the edited version of Paul Greengrass.


    Ronan doesn''t have obsessive-compulsive disorder, so he has to make a few cuts on a movie that looks pretty good to highlight his existence.


    The film will be screened several times before June, from the media to film critics to general audiences, and even representatives of theaters.


    Ronan and Embassy Pictures have confidence in the film, and the early trial screening has created a good reputation, which is also conducive to promotion.


    In addition, the classification of "The Bourne Shadows" was successfully classified into the ranks of PG-13, which can win more theaters for the film.


    How come there are more than 2500 theaters.


    Matt Damon is also a selling point. He is currently filming "Eleven Arhats" and will soon be transferred to the announcement of "The Bourne".


    Ronan thought of this film when he first saw George Clooney, but "Eleven Arhats" is an adaptation and remake of the 1960 version of "Eleven Arhats", and the copyright has always been in the hands of Warner Bros.


    This is the case with too many high-selling works in Hollywood. Ronan can take advantage of the shortcomings to obtain the copyrights of those works that have deep memories in advance. The advantage of foresight has played an extremely important role.


    Before Jessica Felton left, Ronan invited: "I will have a moving party next weekend. Do you have time?"


    "Next weekend?" Jessica Felton thought for a while: "I have been working on the post-editing of "Resident Evil" recently. I have been busy for so long, so I should take a break. Okay, I will go to your house to participate. Party."


    Ronan said, "The invitation letter has not been printed yet. After it is printed, I will send someone to the editing room."


    Sending away Jessica Felton, Ronan got off work early today and returned to North Hollywood to start packing up, preparing to officially move into Beverly Hills. The future world has been renovated.


    All the utensils and supplies in the new home have been purchased. In fact, there are not many things to pack. The main ones are the computers, books and some materials used by Ronan, which need to be moved to the study of the future world.


    Ronan never interrupted his self-charging. Only books and materials were packed in six large cardboard boxes.


    This doesn''t even include the contents of the three suitcases he asked David and Fincher to drive by himself.


    At the new home, two guards in their forties have been recruited. The maintenance work of the manor, including trees, gardens and equipment, has been outsourced to a housekeeping service company that has cooperated with Tom Cruise for more than a decade.


    This housekeeping service company specializes in providing first-class services to the rich and famous, not only manor services, but also party organizations and other activities.


    Since the chef is not yet in place, Ronan''s moving party was also handed over to this company to prepare.


    Ronan is hiring chefs and requires that he must be proficient in the preparation of Eastern and Western dishes, so it is a bit difficult to find suitable candidates.


    There are relatively few chefs in the West who specialize in Eastern cuisine.


    In addition, Ronan recruited a housekeeper and two female workers. The female workers are mainly responsible for the sanitation of the interior of the world and the manor roads and squares in the futureThe housekeeper coordinates the daily affairs of the manor.


    "Nikia, you should communicate well with the organizer of the party. Don¡¯t be too formal. It¡¯s easy and fun." Ronan sat in the huge living room and said to the housekeeper standing next to the sofa: "After the invitation is ready, , According to the list I provided, let David and Finch send them. They both know the corresponding location, and I will call again to confirm."


    "Okay." The housekeeper''s voice was soft, with a standard London accent.


    Nikia is a young Russian descendant. She is not very tall and a bit thin. Because of political problems in the 1980s, her family fled to the UK and successfully applied for British citizenship. After graduating from high school, she took a butler course in a professional school. I also got relevant certificates, and worked as a butler for a female singer in the UK before.


    The female singer later married, Nikia became unemployed and came to Los Angeles because of her high salary in the United States.


    In the United States, many people like to hire a British butler.


    Nikia was very lucky. When she first came to Los Angeles, she met Ronan''s recruitment butler and got the job smoothly.

 Chapter 257： camera

    The sun was sinking, the sky was already dark, and the street lights had just turned on, and a silver-gray sports car brought the roar of the motor, and it galloped past like lightning, and the two people on the Ford who were originally lazy suddenly came to their spirits.


    "Will Smith?" the black man asked.


    The Latino in the co-pilot confirmed: "Yes! It''s Will Smith, I won''t mistake the pair of wind-engaging ears." He quickly picked up the camera, this is the guy who was eating, and said as he turned on the phone, "Jefferson, catch up." !"


    The black man named Jefferson slammed on the accelerator and the Ford suddenly accelerated and chased the silver-gray sports car.


    Following the silver-gray sports car, the Ford turned a turn, turned onto Mulholland Road, and quickly entered the range of Beverly Hills.


    "Solari, I remember Will Smith doesn''t live in Beverly Hills?" Jefferson asked.


    They are free paparazzi, and most of them understand the basic situation of the star. The Latino named Solari said with certainty: "The Will Smith family lives in Malibu and has no real estate in Beverly Hills."


    Jefferson murmured, "Will Smith come to Beverly Hills for the night? What is it for?"


    If this is the case, there will be no gains following Will Smith.


    "Probably not." Solari said: "It''s better not."


    Jefferson gradually caught up with the silver-gray sports car, and continued to think: "I hope he is here to find a chick, who is still a Hollywood star."


    Solari reminded at this moment: "Don''t get too close."


    What if Will Smith is looking for a girl? Let him find someone following, maybe it''s cancelled midway.


    If you can film this kind of news, you will make a fortune.


    Of course, this kind of thing takes luck.


    In their line of business, sometimes luck is also very important, and a less eye-catching line, sometimes you will get big gains if you follow.


    "There is Tom Cruise''s mansion." The camera lens in Solari''s hand has already captured the silver-gray sports car in front through the windshield: "Will Smith didn''t go to Tom Cruise''s mansion! "


    Watching the sports car continue forward, he was a little excited: "Where is this going?"


    The black Jefferson stopped talking, but cautiously followed the car in front. Not long after it drove out, the sports car turned into a quiet road leading to the southern hillside.


    He drove the Ford car and turned around, faintly seeing that there seemed to be lights ahead, which was not very real because of the trees blocking the curve.


    The Ford turned the curve, and not far ahead, the lights were brightly lit, and a huge manor appeared in front of you.


    The white marble gate with a very modern shape, under the shining of the light, reflects the faint white light, like a huge cube of ice. The gray-white tall fence winds towards both sides of the gate, and the end is invisible in the night. The flashing red dot on the top is clearly a camera probe. Through the light of the red dot, you can see the presence of power grids on the fence.


    Just looking at these, I also know that the owner here pays great attention to security and privacy.


    The silver-gray sports car had reached the entrance of the manor. After stopping for a while, it went straight into the manor.


    "Go ahead," Solari said.


    The black Jefferson approached the gate of the manor slowly, and the camera lens in Solari''s hand also turned to the manor.


    Although the lights inside the gate were bright, he couldn''t photograph anything of value at all.


    "Xiete!" Solari exploded: "Who designed this manor, you can''t even photograph the house!"


    Looking in from the entrance of the manor, there are only tall trees and a road with street lights on both sides winding through the woods. Looking through the iron gate, there is no value at all.


    Can''t just shoot a few trees?


    "Whose house is this?" Jefferson asked curiously: "How could I not know before such a big manor? Who lives here?"


    Solari thought for a while, found no relevant memory, and said, "It shouldn''t be from Hollywood."


    boom--


    There was the roar of a motor from behind, and a McLaren sports car passed by and turned into the entrance of the manor. Unlike the silver-gray sports car of Will Smith before, the guard at the gate of the manor seemed to recognize the car and let it go.


    "Tom Cruise," Solari said.


    Jefferson instantly opened his mind: "Will Smith, Tom Cruise... Is this the new base of Scientology?"


    Solari just wanted to speak when a black car drove up and stopped at the entrance of the manor. The co-pilot glass lowered, revealing a figure wearing a silver dress.


    Afterwards, the guard let him go and the car entered the manor.


    Jefferson said, "Why is that woman so familiar?"


    Solari said softly: "Milla Jovovich, a famous actor and model, the ex-wife of French director Luc Besson."


    "Could it be..." Jefferson had a bigger brain.


    Next, he denied his idea, because more and more vehicles came and entered the manor.


    Matt Damon, Jeremy Katzenberg, James Huang, Ang Lee, and the actress who played Yu Jiaolong, etc.


    Then they photographed Paris Hilton.


    Following this rich daughter, there are also a few cars, obviously peers.


    These cars, like them, stopped near the entrance of the manor.


    It''s not that Solari never thought about getting in and looking at the situation, but when he saw the huge manor and the sturdy doorman, he knew that the person who could own this kind of property was definitely not a simple character.


    Do you want to go to death for this kind of private property?


    Including Jeffrey and Solari, the paparazzi got out of the car one after another, picked up the camera, adjusted the lens to shoot at the gate of the manor.


    Among them, many people know it.


    "Hi, Benaby." Solari walked to a middle-aged senior paparazzi, pointed to the door and asked, "Whose industry is this? So many celebrities entered it."


    Benaby looked at Solari and asked, "You don''t know."


    Solari nodded: "I won''t come to ask you if I know it."


    "Ronan Anderson''s new home." Bernaby has always been well informed.


    Solari frowned: "Ronan Anderson?" There seems to be no star or celebrity called this name in Hollywood, right? But why are you familiar? He asked: "Which Ronan Anderson?"


    "The boss of Relativity Entertainment." Bernaby looked at Solari with a bit of contempt, even Ronan Anderson didn''t know, the news was too blocked! He simply said: "Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures are both subsidiaries of Relativity Entertainment. He is also the producer of films such as "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming." This year''s Oscar''s Best Foreign Language Film "Lying Do you know "Tiger Hidden Dragon"? Ronan Anderson bought it from the Cannes Film Festival."


    "Owners and producers of film companies." Solari understood why so many celebrities could be seen here, and then asked, "Very rich?"


    Benaby said softly: "Leave aside, the recent "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has a North American box office of more than 160 million U.S. dollars and various offline copyright revenues of nearly 50 million U.S. dollars. This is Ronan Anderson''s 8 million The North American copyright bought out by US dollars, how much do you think he can make for this movie?"


    Solari took a breath: "tens of millions of dollars..."


    This is too exaggerated. The money he earned from buying a movie has cost him many lifetimes.


    "This is a big man." Bernaby judged with years of experience: "I think it won''t be long before Ronan Anderson will become a big man in the independent film industry no less than Harvey Weinstein."


    A movie makes tens of millions of dollars. What does it mean? Solari knows that both "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming" have achieved great success. Doesn''t that mean Ronan Anderson is a billionaire?


    It''s better to treat people at this level and stay calm and wait here.


    Outside the manor, because of Hollywood stars, many paparazzi gathered; in the manor, dozens of guests gathered in the huge front hall of the future world.


    This party is held here.


    As the host, Ronan stood in front of the front door of the future world, shaking hands and hugging with every guest who came over, saying welcome, and polite and warm thanks when he received the gifts brought by the guests.


    There are also people who are very curious about Ronan''s mansion. Tom Cruise is very familiar with it and shows some guests around.


    Speaking of which, people like Jeff Katzenberg and Will Smith are curious, but not envious.


    After all, they are also worth a lot.


    Just walking in the modern, gorgeous and elegant building, they are still quite moved by Ronan''s accumulation of such a huge wealth in such a short period of time.


    "When did the movie make so much money?" Jeff Katzenberg shook his head repeatedly: "I heard Ronan almost went bankrupt three years ago."


    Will Smith said: "This fellow Ronan, good luck, wicked vision!"


    Tom Cruise agreed: "A bad movie like "The House of Death" can be turned into a hit, so what can I say?"


    At the main entrance, Ronan saw Jessica Felton.


    "You are too exaggerated." Jessica Felton gave Ronan a bottle of red wine casually, and when Ronan gave it to the housekeeper behind, she added: "Such a house cost tens of millions. Right?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Envy you?"


    Jessica Felton tilted her head to look at the open door behind Ronan and said, "How many editors can be put in such a big house? All the old and new equipment can be placed in the same room. Which one do you want to use? Which one to use Ronan was speechless for a moment, looking at Jessica Felton curiously, this guy can''t think of anything except technology?


    After the Hilton sisters came over, Ronan said, "Another guest is here. Jesse, you are free."


    Jessica Felton nodded, went into the living room, saw James Huang, an acquaintance, walked over and chatted.


    Ronan and Paris Hilton gave a light hug, and Paris Hilton asked curiously, "This is your new home? It looks great."


    She waved to the back, as if a middle-aged woman who was a driver and attendant immediately passed a box.


    "This is a gift for you." Paris-Hilton handed the box to Ronan.


    Ronan took it and said, "Thank you."


    Paris-Hilton smiled and said: "This is Sony''s latest top home camera, do you like it?"

 Chapter 258： Very moat

    Soft and soothing music reverberated in the living room, a band played a slow lyrical tune, and the fashionable waitresses shuttled back and forth between the guests, serving drinks according to different needs, and familiar people gathered together. Talking about the recent interesting events in the circle, some people entered the open entertainment area and played games such as billiards.


    Ronan played the role of host well, wandering among the guests, chatting and laughing with others from time to time.


    "The house is beautiful." Matt Damon complimented: "The party is also good."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you."


    Matt Damon suddenly lowered his voice: "It''s just that there are too few beauties."


    Ronan laughed and said, "I will call you when I have a swimsuit party next time."


    "Good." Matt Damon said, "I''ll be there on call."


    The party in Hollywood is formal, just like the celebration party he held tonight. It is very formal. If it is not formal, it is far beyond the imagination of outsiders.


    Ronan thought of one thing: "I also invited Jane, she didn''t come with you?"


    Matt Damon knew what Ronan was talking about Jennifer Garner, touched his nose with a slight embarrassment, and said, "I haven''t contacted Jane for a long time."


    Ronan roughly understands, Hollywood, feelings come and go quickly.


    Matt Damon said: "There are so many beautiful women in the circle, you can''t always stare at one."


    "I agree with that," Ronan said.


    After chatting with Paul Greengrass for a while, Ronan found CAA''s agent Brian Lord.


    "Frankly speaking, Ronan." Brian Lord had a drink with Ronan and said, "I have been in the business for nearly 20 years, and I have never seen anyone develop so fast and smoothly like you."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Success is always for those who are prepared."


    This is a bit exaggerated, but with the thickness of Ronan''s face, it is very natural to say it.


    Brian Lord said: "I heard Sanda Remus'' agent said that you are going to collaborate on a TV series project?"


    The contract has been signed, and it is impossible to hide CAA. Ronan did not want to conceal it. He said: "A medical drama about interns. Sanda is writing the script."


    "I remember your company did not produce a TV series?" Brian Lord asked.


    Last year, Brian Lord heard Sanda Remus¡¯s agent talk about this TV drama project, but he didn¡¯t care about it at all, but now it¡¯s different. Rowe Anderson is optimistic about this project.


    The recent success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "House of Death" made Brian Lord realize that Ronan has a good vision beyond his age.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a foreign language film from the East. Although the director is Ang Lee, who doesn¡¯t know how horrible Lee Ang¡¯s last film was?


    With such a foreign language film, Ronan Anderson not only became the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, but also won more than 160 million US dollars in the box office in North America.


    "House of Death" is definitely the worst film among the films that have been drawn in more than 1,000 theaters this year. What is the result? In the hands of Ronan Anderson sold more than 30 million US dollars at the North American box office.


    The production cost of this film is only 1.2 million US dollars!


    To say that Ronan Anderson was only lucky, and he didn''t believe that he killed Brian Lord. These two films were lucky. Are the previous "Human Removal Project", "Reaper Coming" and "Blair the Witch" also good luck?


    He has vision, has the ability to operate, and is still young.


    Ronan knows the advantages and disadvantages of his company very well, and said: "Indeed, this is the first time Embassy Pictures has set foot in TV series production."


    Brian Lord is also not welcome, and directly said: "CAA has operated many TV drama projects, including "Story of the Emergency Room". If Ronan needs it, just speak up."


    Ronan laughed: "For this project, I need a large number of people, from actors to staff."


    Brian Lord is confident: "CAA can meet the needs of any project."


    Ronan beckoned and asked the waitress to bring two glasses of champagne and clink with Brian Lord: "When this project is approved, we will discuss the cooperation in detail."


    "Good." Brian Lord drank the champagne in the glass.


    When Ronan first signed an agreement with Sanda Remus, he planned to cooperate with CAA. Compared with film production, both he and Shahai Entertainment were relatively inexperienced, and were packaged by CAA with a mature operation model. , May not be the best choice.


    CAA''s earliest packaged one-stop service started from the production of TV series, and TV series production is also the most mature type of their packaging service operation.


    The one-stop service charging fee is certain, but this can also be regarded as the tuition fee for the TV drama operation of Shahai Entertainment.


    Cooperation is a win-win situation. If you do it alone, you will win or lose. Ronan chooses the former.


    Since it is not a business party, many people have a drink, and a bottle of fine wine was delivered. Crown Vodka, Johnnie Walker, Hennessy, Chivas Regal, Remy Martin, Moet & Chandon, etc., may not be the world''s top wine , But every bottle is valuable.


    Ronan entertains people in Hollywood circles, so naturally he doesn''t need to be low-key and restrained.


    Of course, in the eyes of the traditional rich, Ronan must be included in the ranks of the nouveau riche.


    Ronan was indeed very embarrassed at the party tonight.


    Halfway through the party, he specially greeted the guests to go out of the future world together and came to the gray-white granite square in front of the main entrance to watch the firework show together.


    Ronan was wearing a dark gray velvet suit, standing in the center of the crowd, and then gave an order.


    Fireworks flew to the sky from the helicopter apron behind the annex building, and beautiful flowers burst out in the night sky.


    There are dazzling fireworks in the sky, and everyone present is in a very good mood. This is also a rare carnival for Ronan who has been busy with his friends.


    All fireworks worth 30,000 dollars flew into the sky. After returning to the huge front hall, Ronan was forced to sing a song on the stage at the suggestion of Tom Cruise.


    Then, the originally cheerful atmosphere disappeared, and everyone was in trouble.


    The singers are asking for money to sing, Ronan sings to death.


    This is not the most terrifying thing, the most terrifying thing is that Ronan always feels that he is on the tune, not out of tune at all.


    This also made Ronan cut off the idea of ??making some songs.


    He has heard a lot of English songs in his previous life, early Shania Dunn and Mariah Carey, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne in the middle, and Taylor Swift and Katie later. Perry wait.


    I can''t even find a tune, so I don''t have to think about it.


    Because it was a formal party, just after ten o''clock in the evening, the guests left one after another, Ronan also gave gifts one by one, and Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures completely held the luxurious DVD set of copyrighted films.


    For this luxurious party, various expenses add up to 200,000 US dollars.


    Sending away the guests and returning to the lobby, Nikia is directing the service company to clean up the garbage.


    Ronan waved his hand and said, "Come back tomorrow to clean up."


    Nikia wanted to say something, Ronan walked inside and said as he walked, "All rest early."


    Seeing Ronan saying this, Nikia whispered a few words, the people who belonged to the housekeeping service company should leave quickly and come back early tomorrow morning to pack all the items left by the party.


    Ronan came to the room where the gift was placed and said to Nikia: "Take a count of these tomorrow and give me a list."


    While talking, he saw the Sony home DV camera sent by Paris Hilton and took it and unpacked it.


    This should be the latest model. Although the cassette is still used, the DV, which is slightly larger than the palm of the hand, is undoubtedly very convenient to use.


    What does Paris-Hilton do to send DV? Could it be a night in Paris?


    To be honest, Ronan is not very interested in Paris Hilton, mainly because Paris Hilton''s identity is placed here. If it is stuck, it will be quite troublesome.


    It seems that Paris Hilton is not as open-minded as the actress or supermodel in the circle.


    Like Angela Lindwoh, everyone got together when they saw it right, and never talked about feelings, let alone entangled.


    Ronan took the DV camera and went to the living room to start up and debug it. The clarity of shooting was not comparable to that of mobile phones used in the previous life, but for this era, it is already the top home video camera.


    Butler Nikia has been silently following Ronan.


    Ronan was about to go upstairs to rest, and said to Nikia: "I asked someone to post an advertisement for recruiting chefs. What I left was your phone number. Please pay more attention."


    Nikia is not tall, with short and medium blond hair combed behind her head. She looks very British in formal wear. She whispered, "Okay." She asked again, "Is the request unchanged?"


    Ronan nodded: "I am good at both Eastern and Western cuisine. Chefs from the East are fine. Islanders and Koreans don''t want it."


    He just wanted to say that black people don''t want it, but he held back.


    It is better to say less about this kind of thing, anyway, black chefs will definitely not want it.


    Ronan went directly to the master bedroom on the third floor. Just as he was about to take a bath, his cell phone rang suddenly, and Paris Hilton called.


    "Ronan, come out?" Paris-Hilton seemed very excited: "Let''s go for a drink together."


    "I won''t go Ronan declined.


    He remembered Paris Hilton drinking a lot of alcohol at the party.


    Paris Hilton snorted and said, "You are so boring."


    Ronan said: "I have to fly to Europe tomorrow and need to rest early."


    This is not to fool you. The Cannes Film Festival is about to begin, and Ronan will go to Europe to promote "Shrek" with Jeff Kasenberg.


    And this animated film has been qualified to participate in the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival.


    "Forget it." Paris-Hilton seemed to lose interest: "I''ll go by myself."


    Paris-Hilton hung up the phone and urged the driver: "Hurry up."


    Several cars followed behind.


    .. m.

 Chapter 259： People collapsed

    A Ford sedan closely followed Paris Hilton''s car. Jefferson watched the car in front enter Santa Monica Boulevard and suddenly asked, "Isn''t she going to a nightclub?"


    Solari lifted his spirits: "Good girl going to the nightclub? This news is valuable."


    Sure enough, Paris Hilton¡¯s luxury car parked in front of a nightclub called the "Opera".


    Before the car stopped, Solari opened the door and got out of the car. The camera lens in his hand quickly pointed at that side and included Paris-Hilton in the lens.


    Jefferson pulled on the handbrake, lowered the window glass, picked up the camera with a long lens, and pointed it at the nightclub for several shots.


    "We reveal her true colors!" Jefferson said to Solari.


    Solari watched Paris Hilton enter the nightclub and said, "Stay here and wait for her to come out."


    The luxury car drove away from the entrance of the nightclub, and Solari said in his heart: "Drink more, be sure to drink more!"


    If you drink too much or get drunk, your ugliness is easily revealed.


    Because the car needs to refuel, Bernaby missed Paris Hilton halfway, but when he went to the gas station to refuel, he met another person-the famous Britney Spears.


    When the driver of a black SUV finished refueling and pulled the door, from Bernaby''s perspective, he happened to see the face that was red all over the world.


    Benaby filled up the gas as quickly as possible and immediately followed.


    It''s so late, why did Britney come out?


    A well-informed entertainment reporter like him actually knows a lot of rumors, and knows that Hollywood rumors are without wind and waves.


    Britney Spears is very good on the face, and the combination with Justin Dingblake is envious of countless people.


    Indeed, Britney Spears can''t fault this love, even a paparazzi like him, but Britney outside of love is falling like most young and famous stars in Hollywood.


    Alcoholism, nightclubs, etc., similar rumors have not been broken.


    It''s just that no one has ever caught a real hammer.


    Benaby believes that this is an opportunity. As an excellent entertainment reporter, isn''t it their responsibility to expose the true face of these stars?


    What else is more exciting than breaking an American dream with your own hands?


    The story of Britney Spears is like a classic American dream: the sweet child star grows up to become a world superstar and seems to have everything.


    Bernaby followed Britney''s car, with a sense of mission to expose the fallen woman.


    In the dark night, downtown Los Angeles, the air was filled with smoke, and the Santa Monica Avenue was crowded with huge black SUVs and shiny stylish sports cars.


    Bernaby turned left and saw Britney¡¯s car approaching the nightclub "Opera."


    Waiters in uniform are busy in the parking lot like bees, opening doors for customers.


    Most of them are petite, with sun-tanned skin and probably dyed hair.


    Across the street, it seems that two colleagues set up the camera, which is the best position.


    Benaby quickly parked the car, grabbed the camera and got off to shoot, but unfortunately, the black SUV came directly to the side door and stopped at a very hidden angle, making it impossible to shoot at all. After the SUV left, the side door was there. There was no one on the side.


    Putting down the camera, Benaby exploded with a swear word, very disappointed that he didn''t get anything usable.


    Britney is the number one female target of entertainment reporters. Her face can increase the sales of magazines by hundreds of thousands. Her appearance in a club will ensure that there are full customers. Her photos are banknotes.


    Just a photo of Britney entering the nightclub can be exchanged for at least five figures.


    Benaby looked at the two colleagues, found that they were someone he knew, and walked over: "Why are you here?"


    Solari shook the camera in his hand and said, "Benaby, you are late."


    Benaby thought of Paris Hilton with whom a few people had been with before, and asked, "Hilton entered this club?"


    "Yes." Jefferson looked at Bernaby strangely: "Otherwise, what are you doing here?"


    Bernaby opened his mouth, did not speak, and decided to conceal the news of Britney. News is the most valuable if it is exclusive.


    The three people stood on the sidewalk opposite the nightclub and talked. The center of the topic has always been Paris Hilton. Jefferson also proposed to run to the opposite side of the road and wait for Paris Hilton to get on the bus. He lay down Take a camera and take a picture of her under her skirt.


    As long as these actresses dare to wear skirts, even if he pays more attention, he is sure to let them show up!


    It''s not because the actresses are not paying attention to this kind of thing, but because they, entertainment reporters dare not think of ways to shoot.


    Contrary to Jefferson and Solari, Bernaby no longer cared about Paris-Hilton at all, and all his real thoughts were placed on Britney Spears. He even hoped that Paris-Hilton would come out quickly so that these two colleagues could follow her. go away.


    Bernaby has a list of the ¡®10 Famous Los Angeles Girls¡¯ he wants to film. The first name is Britney Spears.


    After waiting for more than two hours, just when the three of them were about to have a word to talk, the door of the opposite nightclub suddenly became messy, and a vague noise came over.


    Benaby was very experienced and walked across the road without saying anything, and Jefferson and Solari also rushed there.


    Because they all saw two blonde girls entangled in the open nightclub door.


    The two were directly blasted out by the nightclub security staff.


    Benaby immediately found a good location that would not be driven away by nightclub security, but could also shoot, and aimed at the two blonde girls.


    Jefferson and Solari are not slow.


    Big news! Super big news!


    Two yelling girls, one is Paris Hilton and the other is Britney Spears.


    "Batch!"


    "Bi Chi!"


    The two girls were drunk, obviously drunk too much and their heads were unconscious.


    Britney grabbed Paris Hilton by the hair, and Paris Hilton was pulling on Britney''s clothes.


    "Damn!" Benaby was extremely excited, and his hands with the camera were shaking: "It''s dew point!"


    From his angle, it is most convenient to shoot Britney Spears, Britney''s bra has been torn off by Paris Hilton, revealing a certain one.


    Britney did not show any weakness, grabbing Paris Hilton''s hair in one hand, and pulling Paris Hilton''s clothes with the other.


    Paris-Hilton''s gorgeous high-slit small dress, the slits were instantly pulled above the waist, and the T-shaped small pants were exposed to countless people watching the show.


    Jefferson cracked his black lips and smiled with white teeth: "These luxury goods are really insignificant and not strong at all!"


    The farce lasted for more than a minute, and ended after Paris Hilton¡¯s driver arrived.


    The two of them were stopped by their respective drivers, and the curses in their mouths never stopped, and all kinds of foul language appeared endlessly.


    "It''s broken! It''s broken!" Solari was so happy that he almost wanted to dance: "The two innocent idols are all broken!"


    Benaby saw the two girls being put on the car. Without a word, he ran to his car. After getting in the car, he immediately sent text messages to news recipients of four or five TV stations.


    We must destroy these two coquettish bitches! Bernaby thinks that even small people can bring down big stars.


    Britney¡¯s strong market appeal made her a global phenomenon. Her image of blowing bubble gum and dancing in cheerleader costumes was once so popular that she entered the shrine of modern celebrities in one fell swoop. The brand of Britney is so successful that it is almost impossible to tell which part is the product and which part is the real person.


    Her ability to sell well is the cornerstone of her success and her fatal flaw.


    Bernaby is confident that the brand of Britney Spears will fall apart in full view!


    Let this carefully created image of a healthy, American girl next door from the South melt in the water like a foaming pill.


    In the middle of the night, Ronan received a call, but he took a look and found that the call was from Paris Hilton, so he cut it off.


    Tomorrow will take a long-distance flight, and he is not interested in chatting with Paris-Hilton in the middle of the night.


    When he got up in the morning, Ronan went out for a run, and used iron in the gym again. When he took a shower and came to the main hall, it was already cleaned up.


    "Breakfast is ready." The housekeeper came over and said.


    Ronan wondered: "Isn''t the chef not in place?"


    Nikia said, "I did it."


    "Thank you." Luo Nan thanked him, and when he entered the restaurant and turned on the TV, he found that the program on ABC TV''s "Good Morning America" ??was quite exciting.


    Britney Spears and Paris Hilton fought outside the club, one leaked chest, the other exposed...


    Even a live video was taken. The sound of cursing in the video was several times more vulgar than the black women in the slums.


    Standing in the restaurant, Nikia saw Ronan staring at the TV and said at the right moment: "Now the media are all frying Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, saying they have nothing to do with their appearance."


    Ronan shook his head and said, "It collapsed. The human design collapsed so quickly..."


    What can you say? Is it really Paris Hilton?


    Originally, he saw Paris Hilton¡¯s personal setting for several weeks, and thought she was going to follow it, but he didn''t expect it to collapse.


    The phone rang Ronan took a look at the Paris-Hilton number.


    "Ronan, have you read the news?" Paris-Hilton said eagerly, "I am surrounded by reporters, what should I do?"


    "Just read the news." Ronan sighed, "What''s the matter with you two?"


    Paris-Hilton said: "I''m not very clear about the specifics, probably Britney''s **** hit me in the corridor, I scolded her, and then..."


    Ronan frowned, is this script wrong? Shouldn''t Paris Hilton be Britney''s future comrade-in-arms?


    Paris Hilton asked again: "What should I do? Those reporters are going to eat me."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You go back to New York for a period of time. The main goal of the reporter is Britney Spears. When you go back to New York, all the pressure will be transferred to Britney''s side."


    After hanging up the phone, Ronan finished his breakfast, took his luggage and went out, joined Katzenberg and others, and went straight to France.

 Chapter 260： Highest boundary

    Arriving in Cannes, Ronan first met with Gabriel, the head of the French office of Embassy Pictures, and introduced him to the DreamWorks Animation Studio team headed by Jeff Kasenberg to assist in "Shrek "Promotion and promotion during the Cannes Film Festival.


    "Shrek" will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and then be released in North America.


    Because it involves the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival, this premiere is managed by DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Ronan specifically asked people to find a list of films participating in the competition and screening of this year''s Cannes Film Festival, in order to find films as valuable as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Not to mention, there are really familiar movies.


    The opening film of this year''s Cannes Film Festival is "Moulin Rouge", which can be said to be the pinnacle of Nicole Kidman''s appearance and figure.


    But Ronan has no idea about this film. On the one hand, the producer has signed a contract with Twentieth Century Fox. On the other hand, his friendship with Tom Cruise is not suitable for publishing a movie starring Nicole Kidman. .


    However, on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, Ronan went to participate in the opening ceremony and watched the opening film by the way.


    I vaguely remember that "Moulin Rouge" was the first Hollywood movie to premiere in the East.


    Ronan met an old acquaintance at the premiere, and Sony Entertainment''s director of filming Chris also came to Cannes.


    "Are there any promising films?" Chris asked directly.


    Ronan pointed to the poster hanging in front of the Palais des Festivals, on which Nicole Kidman was glamorous, and said: "I am very optimistic about this "Moulin Rouge", but unfortunately this is a 20th century Fox film. "


    Chris looked up at the poster and said: "The test screening of this film is said to be very well received."


    The red carpet under the Palais des Festivals burst into waves. Nicole Kidman stepped onto the red carpet. It seemed that after leaving Tom Cruise, the Australian actress really found herself.


    Ronan greeted Chris: "Let''s go, let''s go in."


    Chris-nodded: "This is not where we play."


    Both of them are characters hiding behind the scenes, even if they walked on the red carpet, few fans knew them.


    Ronan went up the steps of the Festival Palace, and looked at the judges standing near the main entrance. He didn''t know anyone except Yang Dechang.


    It is estimated that most of them are people from Europe or small film countries.


    Entering the theater, Chris looked at the large poster of Nicole Kidman in the theater and said: "It is said that in order to prove himself, Nicole Kidman is going to use this film to hit next year''s Oscar for Best Actress."


    "This role?" Ronan shook his head straight: "It''s impossible to succeed."


    Chris looked at Ronan: "Why?"


    Ronan said lightly: "The old men in the academy, will a well-known actress win the prize beautifully?"


    "That''s right." Chris agreed.


    The film "Moulin Rouge" is full of commercial flavor, and it is still a nostalgic musical, not without a market.


    There will even be a short-lived revival of musicals in Hollywood.


    Frankly speaking, Nicole Kidman of this period is really very beautiful, in stark contrast with that stiff face later.


    Except for this "Moulin Rouge" and the long-awaited goal "Irrevocable", Ronan did not see a film that would make memorable again.


    Perhaps "Piano Teacher" can be counted as one, and Isabel Huppert''s film can be of a scale.


    Aunt Yu not only dared to get rid of it, but also always chose topics that touched the bottom line of social ethics.


    No wonder so many people are respected as the goddess of art.


    Ronan went to watch "Piano Teacher" before the premiere of "Shrek".


    This film is very instructive!


    The student seduce the female teacher, but the teacher was a pervert...


    The story of this movie tells people deeply that the teacher-student relationship has no good results, so stay a little longer.


    European directors seem to be particularly fond of and good at shooting such distorted films.


    In fact, the stories of these themes are completely secretly cast, and should be handed over to Woodpecker or the San Fernando Valley company to shoot, to ensure that the shooting is artistic, action and romantic.


    The scale of the three major European film festivals has always been very large, such as the 99-year film "Paula X", which is basically equivalent to the scale of adult **** education films, and the leading actors truly interpret the lives of men and women.


    In the "Express Car of Desire" in 1996, the scene of the hero trying to use the thing to get into the wound of the heroine''s thigh that had undergone a knife was extremely shocking.


    In "The World of Senses" in the 1970s, the straightforward eroticism of the film was almost abnormal, and the actors came for real, and finally became regulars on various banned film lists.


    Last year, Ronan heard about "Rough Me" but did not watch it. It is said that because of the forced drama to come true, the scale was too big for filming, and no actress was willing to take it. In the end, the director simply found two women to act protagonist.


    Like Ronan''s "The Life of Adele", which won Palme d''Or in his previous life, it can only be a trivial matter in front of these films.


    The highest level of European art film directors for making art films has never been a large scale, but a real play.


    In the words of the art school, on the one hand, it is to show a wider world, and on the other hand, it is to show the new ideas of film authors.


    But it is undeniable that eroticism extends to movies, and it seems a bit over-excited: almost every year, one or two **** movies challenge the lower limit of shame for audiences around the world.


    It is said that this all originated in the 70s, and it is also the pot of the Cannes Film Festival.


    The 1974 Cannes Film Festival did not have any high-quality works, and the atmosphere was quite miserable and tragic. The organizers were quite unhappy: anyway, one of the three major European film festivals, should it be so bleak!


    So in order to gain attention, I found a large wave of **** films, and simply organized an "erotic film exhibition": it was all thighs, buttocks and breasts, so that the audience and the media could see enough!


    In May of that year, Palm Beach suddenly became a stage for third-class actresses to scratch their heads and show off their colors.


    The Cannes Film Festival, too excited to find the north, has since been out of control on the **** road: a large number of **** films are exhibited every year.


    A director once said, what is the use of 3D movie technology? Only when shooting this kind of artistic lens is it really useful.


    The Cannes Film Festival has always pleased the audience with its **** qualities: to provide a stage for being fair and hooligan, as long as everyone is happy.


    Not only the film scale is large, but also the publicity scale.


    A Swedish film called "Derailed Again" participated in the screening. In order to attract attention, the filmmaker sent out a lot of almost naked blondes to assist in the promotion, and delivered ice cream to the buyers...


    Films like "Shrek" must not use similar large-scale publicity methods. If they frighten the children, they will be self-defeating.


    On May 12th, "Shrek" held its world premiere in Cannes. Compared with other films in competition, this film is definitely a clean stream.


    The premiere was all organized by the DreamWorks Animation Studio. Although Embassy Pictures is the overseas distributor of "Shrek", the screenings during the festival have no direct relationship with Embassy Pictures.


    The box office revenue generated by the screening of films like screenings and competition units is all owned by the festival and has nothing to do with the producers and distributors.


    Compared with "Piano Teacher", the premiere of "Shrek" is very large, but the audience is not too large, and there are still many seats in the Festival Palace.


    From the perspective of the audience, Ronan analyzed a little, and there may be reasons for this.


    Many viewers come to the Cannes Film Festival admiringly, just to enjoy the feeling of watching a small pornographic film legally with hundreds of thousands of people in the public. Animation films can be watched at any time in the future, and large-scale films may turn back. It becomes a banned film worldwide.


    There are some films that I missed the opportunity to watch.


    Films like "Shrek" have no possibility of being banned.


    Of course, everyone knows very well that "Shrek" came to the Cannes Film Festival to promote it, and it is impossible for the jury to award this film.


    Ronan asked Embassy Pictures to come forward and invited many overseas media reporters at the Cannes Film Festival. The news reports sent by these people from Cannes can all promote Shrek.


    Moreover, don''t worry too much about negative word-of-mouth issues, Ronan is very confident in this subversive film.


    The best part of this film is that it not only absorbed Disney''s classic model, but also made a huge kind joke with this model.


    In the past, Disney''s films can be summarized as the law of "Prince saves the princess in trouble, the two fall in love at first sight, and finally grow old together".


    Needless to say, the prince and princess are kind-hearted, and more importantly, they are handsome men and beautiful women.


    However, most people in the world are unremarkable, with neither celebrity faces nor athlete figures. Are they just worthy of being Cinderella¡¯s sister or stepmother?


    This aspect also fits the audience''s psychology.


    In addition, the computer technology of DreamWorks Animation Studio has also made breakthroughs, making the picture quality far ahead of the previous few animated feature films When the film was screened, there was constant laughter in the theater and the atmosphere was extremely happy, even Ronan This person who had seen it many times in his previous life couldn''t help but laugh several times.


    At the end of the screening, there was extremely warm applause, and the applause lasted for at least five minutes.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio is about to become a big winner in the animation film industry, completely establishing the status of Hollywood''s leading animation studio.


    Jeff Katzenberg is going to be the winner of life again.


    The winner is also the talking donkey in the movie, who has achieved the awesome achievement of "Yuelong".


    After the premiere of "Shrek", the media and audiences almost praised it.


    "The story is wonderful, the subject matter is novel, it breaks the conventions of fairy tales, and it is a cartoon suitable for all ages."


    This good reputation is also conducive to the overseas distribution of Embassy Pictures.

 Chapter 261： Feelings are limited

    This time in Cannes, Ronan did not have as good luck as last year. Although he also wrote down the names of several films at the film festival fair, there was no real hit.


    So, he took the time to contact Monica Bellucci, and under her introduction, he met Gaspar No, the director of "Irrevocable".


    But things didn''t go as smoothly as thought.


    "North America is 3 million U.S. dollars." Gaspar-Nau offered a somewhat exaggerated price: "I sold all North American rights to the film to Embassy Pictures at once."


    Ronan simply suspected that he had heard it wrong, just such a film, sold for 3 million US dollars?


    "300,000 U.S. dollars." Ronan directly cut nine out of ten.


    Gaspar-Nou has the style of a European director: "We don''t have to talk about it anymore."


    Hearing this, Ronan didn''t force it, and left directly.


    Although I am a little disappointed, the movie deal is about your wishes, and I can barely come.


    Perhaps after the story of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" spread, Gaspar-Nou had the illusion that "Irrevocable" was very valuable.


    This project was not achieved. Luo Nan called at noon and asked him to make an appointment with the filmmaker in Hong Kong City. After lunch, he met his colleagues in Hong Kong City in the cafe where he checked into the hotel.


    Before, at the film festival trade fair, Ronan saw a film called "Shaolin Football".


    "Ronan, this is Stephen Zhou, a famous film star, director and producer in Hong Kong." Gabriel, director of the French office of Embassy Pictures, introduced the two parties: "Mr. Zhou, this is Ronan. -Anderson, the owner of Embassy Pictures and its affiliated Relativity Entertainment Group. The operation of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in North America was created by Mr. Anderson."


    "Hello, long admiring the name." Stephen Zhou took the initiative to stretch out his right hand.


    As a Hong Kong native, Stephen Chow''s English is not very good, but he can also guarantee daily communication.


    Ronan shook hands with him and looked up at the same time. This man was thin and serious. At first glance, he looked like a very rigid person, not a comedy star he had seen countless times in his previous life.


    "It''s very nice to meet you, Mr. Zhou." Ronan said with a smile.


    In his previous life, Zhou Xingxing¡¯s films were one of the most important entertainment activities in his youth. At that time, apart from some indescribable tertiary films in Hong Kong City, Zhou Xingxing¡¯s films should be one of the most popular. .


    Of course, the most popular port city actor at that time was Jin Jiang-Thor-Aquaman-Santa Claus-Xu.


    With Ronan''s current mentality, these are all misses from his childhood, and of course they will not affect business negotiations.


    With a simple greeting, Ronan said directly: "Mr. Zhou, I watched the "Shaolin Football" you shot the day before yesterday. It is very interesting. I want to ask, is the North American copyright still in your hands?"


    Stephen Chou immediately thought of Ang Lee and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but he is different from European directors. Although he plays some absurd roles, he is a very realistic person.


    "North American copyright is still there." Stephen Zhou said.


    Ronan said: "The Embassy Pictures wants to buy out the North American copyright of your film."


    This is not what Stephen Chou expected, he thought of it before he came.


    Stephen Zhou asked: "I don''t know what Mr. Anderson is making?"


    He didn''t ask much, as long as one-third or even one-fourth of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is enough.


    "200,000 dollars," Ronan said.


    Stephen Zhou frowned immediately: "The price is too low."


    Ronan simply said: ""Shaolin Football" basically has no market in North American theaters. North America is originally a desert of football. The biggest selling point of this film is the elements of kung fu plus football. It may be very popular in the East, but it is very popular with American audiences. It¡¯s not friendly, and the English translation of Mr. Zhou¡¯s comedy lines is very difficult."


    There are too many nonsensical lines, and the taste changes after being translated in English.


    Steven Zhou was a little disappointed: "Can''t enter the North American theater?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t say anything false: ¡°Even if it¡¯s in theaters, it will be shown in places where Chinese people gather like Los Angeles and New York. There are at most a dozen or twenty theaters. Mr. Zhou, I want to buy your film mainly because There is a part of the audience in the video tape market."


    "US$200,000 is too little." Stephen Zhou is obviously not satisfied: "The last Chinese film bought by Mr. Anderson cost 8 million US dollars."


    Ronan smiled: "There is no comparison between movies and movies."


    When it comes to the revenue capacity of their respective films in the Eastern market, Lee An is far behind Stephen Zhou.


    But in North America, the status of the two is exactly the opposite.


    Ronan simply said: "US$200,000, all copyrights of "Shaolin Football" in North America." He took out his personal business card and handed it to Stephen Zhou: "If Mr. Zhou is willing to do this business, you can contact me at any time. "


    Stephen Zhou collected his business card and then left.


    Ronan didn''t force it either, because what he said before was the truth. "Shaolin Football" has arrived in North America, that is, in the offline rental market, and there are a number of audiences.


    It is impossible for Ronan to give out millions of dollars stupidly because the opponent is Zhou Xingxing.


    That is really water in the head.


    Let¡¯s go back 10,000 steps. In his previous life, he owed Zhou Xingxing¡¯s movie tickets because of many factors such as video studios and piracy. However, since "Shaolin Football", Ronan has been buying Zhou Xingxing¡¯s movie tickets. I bought expensive genuine dolls and the like. Even afterwards, the quality of Zhou Xingxing¡¯s films declined drastically. Not only did he continue to buy tickets to enter the venue, he also never slandered him anywhere, even the Internet Keyboard Man did not act.


    The movie tickets owed back then have long since been paid off.


    Can''t you pay back the ticket for a lifetime? Feelings are also limited.


    Hong Kong City movies have begun to decline, and the only way out is to go north. It seems that next year, there will be a rescue work for Hong Kong City movies, and it seems that the copyright can also be bought.


    Of course, the romantic and poetic gangster style is the only way to beat the streets in North America, and the best way is to remake it.


    Most of Lao Mei''s gangster movies are realistic, dark and cold, and the words in the mouth of the characters are also easy to fuck.


    The next day, Ronan continued to look for films at the film festival fair, and went to watch the premiere of "Irrevocable".


    This film, which attempts to shock the audience visually and psychologically, is permeated with an extreme cynicism and a typical anarchist impulse from beginning to end. The rambling narrative, the abrupt and blunt switching, the sudden and rapid movement of the camera, and the occasional gunshots on the vocal cords, constitute a rough and emotional film.


    Well, this is what a film critic in front of Ronan said.


    The real situation is that "Irrevocable" has done a lot of large-scale publicity before, just like watching other banned films, most of the audience came here looking for **** and violence.


    All kinds of meaningless shaking shots, like a boring experimental movie, Ronan was even a little confused by the chaotic story.


    In fact, Ronan had never actually watched this film in his previous life, because he always watched the middle and last ten minutes.


    Then, the scene where Monica Bellucci was violated appeared in the middle of the film.


    The violent sexual assault scene in this underground passage is shocking, disgusting, and even overwhelming.


    There was a lot of discussion around Ronan. Less than two minutes after the infringement scene began, a large number of female audience members retired in anger. After five minutes, even some male audience members began to leave.


    I have to say that European art directors have focused on the darkness for decades and can always shoot the ugliest things of human nature.


    Ronan used to watch this scene before using a small LCD screen on his computer. He has never had the opportunity to watch it on the big screen. Today, thousands of viewers are in the same theater and watch the scene on the big screen, even if it is. People like him can''t bear it.


    "In 20 years, or even only 5 years later, you will think that there is nothing to fuss about in the play."


    Someone said so.


    However, there were more and more scolding, and more and more people left.


    The theater was in chaos, and even the audience was overwhelmed and fainted, and there was more than one person.


    When the scene was over, nearly a quarter of the seats were empty.


    Ronan knows very well that movies like "Irrevocable" can only survive in Cannes'' avant-garde consciousness.


    The North American copyright of this film is asking for $3 million? It''s crazy.


    On the day the film premiered, Ronan got news that the film set a record of 250 spectators leaving midway, 20 spectators fainted and needed oxygen therapy.


    I can only say that the director Gaspar-Nou is too good.


    The discussion aroused by this film can be imagined. In the TV interview after the premiere, Monica Bellucci¡¯s husband Vincent Caso reportedly cried on the spot because of the tremendous pressure.


    In this regard, Vincent Caso is weaker than Monica Bellucci, who is used to filming large-scale scenes.


    Monica Bellucci was relaxed and freehand in an interview: "Irrevocable is somewhere between "A Clockwork Orange" and "120 Days of Sodom". This is a bold blend of violence and ecstasy, animalism and poetry. Sometimes movies can cause discomfort to people. This discomfort is not malicious, but the disguise of human nature is severely punctured."


    It can only be said that every filmmaker has their own opinions.


    "Irrevocable" gained popularity, but no good results.


    Just one day later, the Cannes Film Festival officially announced the cancellation of all screenings and related promotional activities of "Irrevocable" during the Cannes Film Festival.


    This is tantamount to expelling "Irrevocable" from this Cannes Film Festival.


    Afterwards, Ronan received news that the companies that had discussed the issue with Gaspar-Nau had interrupted their negotiations.


    This film can indeed create a topic, but it is also difficult to predict whether it will be released on the domestic market.


    In countries that are slightly more conservative, let alone theaters, there is no hope in the offline market.


    Lionsgate had contacted Gaspar Nou after Ronan, but after repeated considerations, they also gave up the film.


    At this time, Ronan received a call from Monica Bellucci, and Gaspar Nou wanted to talk to him about North American copyright.

 Chapter 262： Word-of-mouth box office double burst

    "Mr. Anderson."


    In the hotel¡¯s cafe, Gaspar-Nou looked at Ronan and asked: "I wonder if you are still interested in the film "The Irrevocable"?"


    In fact, the purpose of participating in this Cannes Film Festival is to sell the film. It was pretty good before. Monica Bellucci won a lot of reputation after "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily", this larger-scale work, According to common sense, more people should buy it.


    But after the film''s premiere, the situation took a turn for the worse. Not only did the Cannes Film Festival officially invite them to leave, the distributors also gradually lost interest.


    Gaspar Nou wondered, isn''t it just a violation scene? Need to be so sensitive?


    Ronan put down the coffee in his hand, and didn''t show contempt because Gaspar-No looked back to look for it. As a businessman, that was too low-level.


    "US$300,000." Ronan was still quoted that day: "Embassy Pictures bought out all the North American copyrights of "Irrevocable".


    Gaspar-Nau gritted his teeth and said, "A one-time payment?"


    Ronan nodded: "No problem."


    "Good!" Gaspar-Nou made a decision: "I hope I can complete the transaction procedures before I leave Cannes."


    Ronan said: "If your time permits, I can now have someone go through the relevant procedures with you."


    When Gasparo left, a staff member of the Embassy Pictures accompanied him to deal with related affairs.


    There are too many films all over the world that want to squeeze into the world¡¯s largest film market. The distribution and copyright prices of many films are unbelievable. Ronan has learned a little about it in his previous life. I even give you the copyright for free, as long as it can be in North American theaters Everything is shown.


    Not only Gaspar Nou took the initiative to find Ronan, even the Stephen Zhou found Ronan before the end of the Cannes Film Festival, and sold the North American copyright of "Shaolin Football" to the embassy film for $200,000. industry.


    Frankly speaking, including the cost of copying, the $200,000 may not be able to pay back by relying on theater screening alone.


    As a Hollywood film producer and company owner, Ronan has a certain ability to predict this aspect. Even if "Irrevocable" is released in North America with the NC-17 rating, it is very likely that the audience will be larger than "Shaolin Football".


    The cultural differences cannot be ignored.


    This trip to Cannes finally didn''t come home empty-handed. In other words, I bought the rights to the two films. Although the theater''s revenue capacity is not strong, it can follow a long-term offline operation strategy.


    Before the end of the Cannes Film Festival, Ronan and Jeff Katzenberg rushed back to Los Angeles to participate in the North American premiere of "Shrek".


    At the premiere, Ronan met Steven Spielberg.


    "I heard that "The Brotherhood" has been filmed?" Ronan had no regrets.


    Spielberg wore disc glasses and said: "It was all done last month, and it has been transferred to post-production."


    Although the two of them have opinions on each other, they are far from the point where they have to pinch each other when they meet. Spielberg added: "I have time to watch the premiere."


    Ronan smiled and said, "We must go."


    In recent months, the employee turnover ratio of Embassy Pictures has been within controllable range. After DreamWorks¡¯ digging has failed to achieve its goal of establishing overseas distribution channels, it seems that it no longer has been staring at Embassy Pictures.


    In fact, in any company, it is normal for ordinary employees to come and go. As long as they can stabilize the core team, there will be no problems.


    Ronan had brought a team in his previous life, and he naturally understood this.


    "Right." Ronan asked curiously: "When is the premiere?"


    Spielberg replied: "HBO, September 9."


    Ronan nodded and didn''t say anything further. I don''t know who set this first broadcast day. It is estimated that the ratings after the first episode may be affected.


    "Brothers" is excellent and profitable, but the film is shot in a realistic style. Will the audience still be in the mood to watch such a cruel TV series?


    The ratings of the premiere may not be very good.


    "Brothers" will become a classic and even a benchmark in World War II film and television dramas. Ronan is sure of this, so it is quite regrettable.


    I found this profitable project, but I couldn¡¯t invest...


    It can only be said that I came to Los Angeles too late, and I did not know the original author.


    In Ronan''s past life, "Brothers" was often drawn to compare with Eastern oracles. In fact, Hollywood produced many oracles of World War II.


    Strictly speaking, "The Garrison" is also magical enough.


    Quentin''s "Shameless Bastard" not only exploded the top officials, but also directly turned Hitler into a hornet''s nest.


    What kind of grenade bombing an airplane is not the original one of Dongguo.


    There is a film in France where soldiers waved unicorn arms, threw grenades into the sky, and then blew up German fighters.


    In a film called "Ukrainian Partisans", the actor''s drunken fist at the German soldiers after drinking alcohol made Huang Feihong willing to bow down.


    There are also a variety of dramas and movies made by the largest South Korea in the universe.


    As for the military discipline of American soldiers, it has been the focus of complaints around the world since World War II.


    In his previous life, Ronan read the field diary of a Chinese American soldier on the Internet, telling that they even drove an armored vehicle to perform a mission and passed an Iraqi village with very narrow streets.


    The soldier''s car was tossing around, fearing it might bump into the Iraqi house.


    Then their mad dog company commander drove directly over and knocked down the courtyard wall of the whole street.


    The real reason the company commander dared to do this was that someone supported him-the founding father Franklin.


    The next day, the camp accountant took a checkbook and wrote checks from house to house to lose money. The value of a wall was equivalent to a small half-year income of Iraqis.


    Then, after a few days, they passed by again and found that all the courtyard walls had been repaired in their original positions, and they waited for the imperial army to pass by again and continue to touch the porcelain.


    The Chinese soldier estimated that the village could continue to eat until the U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq.


    Why does the US military have such a good reputation in Europe? Probably being strong is a felony, and prostitution is just detention without even the criminal record.


    "Shrek" had an unanticipated explosion in North American word-of-mouth. After the premiere, Cinema Company passed on survey data to DreamWorks Animation Studios. Theater audiences scored an average of "A+" on site, predicting that the North American box office will be 250 million. Around the dollar!


    After the box office in North America was released in the first week, DreamWorks Animation Studios was even more boiling, with the box office reaching 42.34 million US dollars in the first week.


    This number is not high, but it has already set a box office record for the first week of an animated feature film since the establishment of DreamWorks Animation Studios. Moreover, the production cost of this film is only 60 million U.S. dollars, and because it is a non-key project, the previous DreamWorks promotion and marketing It is not too violent.


    Ronan is also very happy that the long-selling animated feature film in North America is not bad at the overseas box office.


    Moreover, the first overseas release market was also two weeks after the release in North America, which is what he meant, waiting for the word-of-mouth of "Shrek" and the North American box office to explode!


    At that time, with the blessing of word-of-mouth and box office explosions, the overseas box office and even offline revenue of "Shrek" will definitely not be worse.


    What is really surprising is the second weekend when it was released in North America. The weekend box office of "Shrek" rose instead of falling. Although it rose by less than one percentage point, the $42.5 million box office not only kept the film on the box office list. The throne of champion also pushed the North American box office past 100 million US dollars.


    "Shrek" shows everyone that DreamWorks Animation Studio is entering a popular list with its overwhelming reputation and box office.


    The rise of DreamWorks Animation Studios and Pixar Studios all proved that Disney¡¯s traditional prince and princess animation model has been completely out of date, and Disney Animation Studios will soon face the situation of immutability or death.


    Only Ronan knew that the key to the change of Disney Animation Studios lies in Pixar Studios.


    By the third weekend in North America, which is the traditional Memorial Day, in the face of competition for the "Pearl Harbor" war movie, "Shrek" still maintained an extremely stable trend, only compared to the previous weekend. It fell 34% and retreated to second place in the box office rankings with $28.18 million.


    This week''s box office champion is "Pearl Harbor."


    The US$55.62 million box office result seems to be quite good, but the extremely poor reputation will inevitably affect the follow-up trend.


    From the media to film critics to ordinary audiences, the overwhelming negative reviews are like bombs dropped by the Japanese, almost drowning "Pearl Harbor".


    If the influence of film critics on the summer blockbuster can be ignored, the negative reputation of the media and audiences will be quite terrible.


    Most of the negative comments, except for Michael Bay¡¯s continued explosion, basically focused on the three protagonists of Josh Harnett, Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale.


    The old-fashioned dog-blood story between the three protagonists, UU reading , and the clumsy performance have been criticized from start to finish.


    "The performance of the protagonists is quite poor. Ben Affleck only plays a bullish role, probably not far from his temperament; Josh Harnett is a bit like Richard Gere when he was young, quite a star But I don¡¯t see how high acting; British actress Kate Beckinsale seems to be imitating Nicole Kidman, but there is no charm at all."


    In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Kate Beckinsale is a bit too imitating Nicole Kidman in this film.


    "Pearl Harbor" announced the production and distribution of up to 200 million US dollars or even more costs. To recover it, Disney must find a way.


    Perhaps no one thought that Michael Bay, who has always been stable in commercial films, would make so many audiences scream.


    You know, Michael Bay was definitely one of the favorite directors of North American teenagers before.


    Maybe Michael Bay also wants to change himself.

 Chapter 263： Classification

    Strictly speaking, "Pearl Harbor" is far from hitting the street, but the negative reputation of the sky is actually very harmful to the actors. Apart from other things, the three protagonists can only stand still and cannot rely on this film. Climb to a higher level.


    These three actors have been invited by many crews before, but they have been dragging their agents with their agents, hoping to increase their bargaining chips after the box office of "Pearl Harbor" is released.


    In this respect, they failed.


    "Miss Beckinsale, mere imitation cannot improve you."


    In the reception room, Ronan looked at Kate Beckinsale and her agent and said: "From the perspective of me, a producer, actors must have their own style and characteristics."


    The agent is no longer strong, and said: "Is Kate really suitable for action movies?"


    Ronan is extremely confident: "If Miss Beckinsale wants to take a literary route, we don''t have to talk about it."


    Kate Beckinsale did not say a word and seemed to consider Ronan''s words.


    "This is the easiest and most suitable way." Ronan continued to fudge: "Hollywood has always lacked truly capable and appealing female action superstars. We want to cooperate with Miss Beckinsale for a long time and build Miss Beckinsale. Become Hollywood¡¯s premier action star."


    Kate Beckinsale finally spoke: "But in this case, acting and awards..."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Acting skills can be honed, who said that action films cannot be honed? This year''s Oscar for Best Actor Russell Crowe was awarded for "Gladiator."


    "Film pay..." The agent stopped talking.


    "US$2 million, Shahai Entertainment signed a trilogy contract with Kate." Ronan smiled and said: "This way we can cooperate for a long time, which can ensure that Shahai Entertainment invests sufficient resources in the project, but also allows Kate''s performances are consistent, thus establishing a style that belongs to Kate."


    Kate Beckinsale did not answer the call and looked at the agent.


    To be honest, she really did not expect that "Pearl Harbor" did not fail at the box office. Instead, the hero and the heroine were criticized all over the world. In particular, she was called a poor imitator by many people and the media.


    Damn the stylist of "Pearl Harbor" and the assistant director who directed her live performances!


    Did they use Nicole Kidman as a template and then put themselves directly into it?


    The agent said with a slight dissatisfaction: "The pay is too low. Kate just played "Pearl Harbor". This film has a good box office...


    Ronan said lightly: "But it is generally accepted that the three main characters of this film have all failed." He didn''t talk nonsense, saying: "After the first week of "Pearl Harbor" box office, Ben Affleck and Josh- Nehart signed new actor contracts. The former paid 10 million US dollars, which was no more than one dollar more than "Pearl Harbor." The latter''s pay was also reduced by 1 million US dollars."


    These news have been circulating in the last two days.


    Ronan continued: "Once a big production like "Pearl Harbor" is successful, it must be very clear to both of them that if they are successful, both of them will be very clear. Ben Affleck''s last big production "Peerless Heaven" The success of "The Tribulation" directly doubled his salary. And this time? One dollar did not rise."


    The agent''s complexion instantly became a bit ugly.


    Ronan said unhurriedly: "Ben Affleck and Josh Nehart are the male protagonists who are heavier than Kate. Measured by the situation of these two people, Kate''s new film is also paid with the "Pearl Harbor". "It''s similar."


    "This is impossible!" The agent categorically refused: "Fifty thousand dollars is not in line with Kate''s current popularity and worth."


    Ronan nodded his approval: "Fifty thousand dollars is very unfair to Kate, so I paid 2 million dollars for the film, which is forty times that of Kate''s last play."


    Having said that, he can stop: "Two, think about it."


    If Kate Beckinsale still insists on a $5 million salary, Ronan can only consider substitutions.


    Ronan left the reception room, leaving time for Kate Beckinsale to discuss with her agent. A successful large-scale production often has a huge effect on the promotion of the main actors, just like what he said before. "Heavenly Tribulation" directly doubles Ben Affleck''s pay.


    But there are always exceptions, this "Pearl Harbor" is an exception.


    It was also from the beginning of this film that Ben Affleck¡¯s career as an actor began to be unlucky, and his actor¡¯s pay did not increase significantly. In the end, as an actor, no one cares about it. Fortunately, he started his career as a director. It not only opened up a new career, but also gave a second spring to the career of actors.


    It''s just that the career of the latter actor is not that good. Many people think that he starred in Bruce Wayne as the most failed Batman ever.


    As for Josh Nehart, "Pearl Harbor" brought complete misfortune and was also the beginning of a career decline.


    After half an hour, Ronan returned to the reception room. Kate Beckinsale has already made a decision. After all, Ben Affleck and Josh Nehart are the yardsticks. She is the "Pearl Harbor" The heroine''s new film remuneration cannot be high.


    Ronan and Kate Beckinsale¡¯s agent reached an agreement on a large level, and subsequent detailed negotiations and other matters were handed over to the legal department of Shahai Entertainment.


    This is the newly established department of Shahai Entertainment this year. There are currently only three people. The main business is to negotiate and deal with legal issues.


    But a few days later, Shahai Entertainment signed an actor contract with Kate Beckinsale.


    This is a contract for the heroine of three films. Kate Beckinsale will play the heroine of the "Underworld" trilogy. The first film will be paid 2 million US dollars, and the second two films will be negotiated separately.


    Perhaps this is a good thing for Kate Beckinsale.


    If you are busy shooting the "Underworld" trilogy and can''t spare time to pick up films such as "Van Helsing", maybe her future will be better, and at least she can become a second-rate Hollywood.


    Kate Beckinsale in her previous life, no matter in terms of acting or commercial value, it is difficult to rank her among the second-rate Hollywood stars.


    Fortunately, Kate Beckinsale also has a director husband who is a dazzling wife and madman.


    Ronan feels that he is really a good person. It is possible for Kate Beckinsale to avoid a big pit, but also for her to come to the "Underworld" crew to meet Len Wiseman.


    By the way, and what is the name of Kate Beckinsale¡¯s ex-boyfriend? It seems that he is acting as the leader of the werewolf, so let people find him and continue to let him play the leader of the werewolf.


    Kate Beckinsale now has a daughter, who seems to be Lily.


    I remember the previous life. When I was a child, Lily looked like Kate Beckinsale, very cute and cute, but as she grew older, she became more like her father, and finally looked crippled.


    The crew of "Underworld" has been preparing, and the funds of the Indian Mountain Foundation have been put in place, but the set production and location selection of this film is very troublesome, and it is very likely to go to Romania and other Eastern European countries to shoot.


    In addition, the German tax rebate applied by Koch Pictures has also been approved. Some of the films owned by Shahai Pictures have earned income before they are filmed.


    At the Embassy Pictures, the focus of this stage is the promotion and distribution of several films. "Shrek" was released in nearly 50 countries and regions overseas at the end of May. It was affected by the reputation of the North American market and the double-box office. The easy-to-understand content of the film has also achieved quite good results overseas.


    In just one weekend, the overseas box office of "Shrek" earned 38.5 million US dollars.


    In markets that value copyright protection, such as Western Europe and Australia, dolls related to "Shrek" have also sold for more than US$3 million.


    Ronan asked the market to estimate that the overseas box office of "Shrek" will not be less than 200 million US dollars, and the offline revenue will not be less than the box office revenue.


    According to this estimate, Embassy Pictures will have a profit of more than 30 million U.S. dollars in the overseas distribution of this film.


    This is just a release.


    It''s not uncommon for Hollywood production companies to fail, but it is rare for distribution labels to close down. Most of the distribution companies that are acquired are also dragged down by other companies they belong to.


    It was during this time that Embassy Pictures sent "Irrevocable" and "Shaolin Football" to the MPAA for review and classification. The latter easily received the PG-13 classification, but the former did not receive any classification in the MPAA.


    In North America, movies that are not classified can be released, and there has never been a law that requires movies to be classified before they can be released, but movies that are not classified are rejected by most theaters.


    According to Ronan, there are big differences in MPAA''s views on "Irrevocable", and Embassy Pictures will have to wait for some time.


    Embassy Pictures couldn¡¯t put too much effort into these two films. With the box office of "Shrek" steadily rising in North America and overseas, the company¡¯s main publicity and distribution resources quickly shifted to "The Bourne". On top of a special agent action movie.


    In May Embassy Pictures held three trial screenings for this film. From the media to film critics to the general audience, they gave "The Bourne Shadows" a very high evaluation, even the theater representatives I think this atypical special agent action movie has a market.


    Embassy Pictures has won 2720 first theaters for "The Bourne". If it weren''t for the extremely competitive summer vacation, this number might be close to 3,000.


    But the summer files flooded into too many large-scale movies.


    "The Bourne Shadows" was released on the third weekend of June. It was the largest film released on the same weekend.


    The next weekend was "Strange Doctor Dudley 2" released by Twentieth Century Fox, and the previous weekend was "Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie.


    Compared to May, competitors in June are slightly weaker.


    Moreover, Ronan prepared a big publicity strategy to push Robert Lu Delun¡¯s publicity up.


    .. m.

 Chapter 264： Mourning wave

    As night fell and the lights were on, more and more people gathered in Century City Plaza in Los Angeles.


    The screens and related equipment used for outdoor screenings have long been set up. The Los Angeles Police Department also has related police forces deployed around it, and several broadcast vehicles from TV stations drove over, and the shots used for shooting were aimed at the crowds in the square.


    "Who is Robert Ludren?"


    A policeman in his early twenties asked his senior partner: "Why haven''t I heard of such a writer? There are so many people who want to commemorate him?"


    The number of people on the square is extremely large, centered on the front of the screen, there are thousands of people gathered.


    "There are more and more people." The little policeman muttered, "Don''t do anything."


    One can imagine the pressure on the police for gatherings of this scale.


    The senior policeman said: "It should be fine. This is an event for book fans to commemorate Robert Ludren."


    The little policeman asked the previous question again: "Robert Lu Delun is so famous? There will be so many people publicly mourning him when he is dead?"


    The veteran policeman shrugged: "I haven''t heard of Robert Lu Delun before. It was only recently that I read the newspaper and learned about this writer and his works. I read the "Bourne" trilogy and it was really good."


    Recently there have been too many media reports about commemorating Robert Ludren and the "Bourne Trilogy", and the little policeman has watched a lot and said: "I heard that the film adapted from "Bourne''s Identity" will be released this month. Have time to check it out."


    The senior policeman echoed: "I watched the trailer and I was very impressed. I have to watch it when the time is right."


    In the square, many people held up the poster of Robert Lu Delun, lit the candle in their hand, and lit the candle like a star. It seemed that they were using this unique way to commemorate Robert Lu Delun, the father of modern political thrillers.


    But the veteran police always feel that something is wrong. In memory of Robert Ludren, the film adaptation of "Bourne''s Identity" will be released soon...


    There seemed to be a line connecting him that he couldn''t see clearly.


    In the square, members of Robert Ludlen''s book club were helping to maintain order, and at the same time, they distributed posters and candles to other people who came to participate in the event. More and more candles were lit.


    A helicopter from a TV station flew across the sky, and this shot was taken from above. The candlelight connected to form a starry sky, which was particularly shocking.


    At the place closest to the screen, the crowd cleverly stood to form a line of characters: Robert Ludren.


    On the helicopter, the photographer in charge of shooting put away the camera, looked at the shooting lens, and said to Mike: "Okay, return home."


    He glanced down again, this company really knows how to play, and all this propaganda is spent.


    Tribute to Robert Lu Delun? It also deceives those outsiders, who can not be seen in the media, this is to promote the subsequent release of "The Bourne".


    Having said that, the bottom line of Hollywood promotion is getting lower and lower.


    Especially this embassy film industry, remember that "Blair the Witch" was released by them. In the past few months, they packaged Paris Hilton, a petite and wanton girl like Bai Fumei, to deceive others, and then they did it again. So it came out.


    The cameraman shook his head. Because of his work in the TV station, he knew very well that the publicity effect this time was very good.


    "What are you doing?" A curious passerby asked outside the square.


    A young man holding a poster said: "In memory of Robert Lu Delun." He saw passers-by wondering, and explained: "Robert Lu Delun was a very powerful writer in the 1970s and 80s, recognized as the father of modern political thrillers, you can Go to see his work, I suggest to watch "Bourne''s Identity" first..."


    The scale of this mourning event was quite large, and many television stations reported it, attracting a large number of passersby.


    When the big screen began to show the documentary produced by Shahai Entertainment, more and more people were attracted. Many people who had watched the documentary couldn¡¯t help being curious and admiring. It turns out that Robert Ludren is such an amazing writer. The "En Trilogy" has such a profound impact...


    In the evening, a special sky spotlight was set up on the tallest building in Century City to hit the sky with a beam of light. A line of bright characters appeared in the dark night: commemorate Robert Lu Delun!


    On the largest and most conspicuous video billboard in the Century City Shopping Plaza opposite the Century City Plaza, a trailer of "The Bourne" was also shown.


    At the beginning of the trailer, there was a very eye-catching line.


    "I would like to use this film to commemorate Mr. Robert Ludren, the father of modern political thrillers!"


    This event is just one of many events in the United States to commemorate Robert Ludren. From May to mid-June, many similar events were held across the United States.


    On the Internet, with Robert Lu Delun''s memorial website as the core and "Bourne''s Identity" as the first promotion element, it has attracted the attention of countless netizens.


    In any case, Robert Lutherland was indeed a very powerful writer in the 1980s.


    Of course, this kind of operation can''t escape the sight of discerning people, but no one publicly said anything, let alone mourning Robert Lu Delun wrong.


    The society as a whole is extremely tolerant towards former outstanding figures who have passed away.


    This can be said to be upright propaganda. The family of Robert Lu Delun is most likely to make unexpected noises, but the family of Robert Lu Delun also participated in the mourning activities.


    "My father didn''t really leave this world, he is still alive."


    Facing the interview on the TV camera, Robert Lutherland¡¯s son watched the crowd mourning his father and wept with excitement: ¡°He lives in ¡°Bourne¡¯s Identity¡±, lives in ¡°Bourne¡¯s Hegemony¡±, and lives in every From the bottom of the heart of a reader who likes his works, I am proud of my father! My father will be proud of his achievements when he sees this scene!"


    After three days of assault training by the embassy''s film industry propaganda department, Robert Lu Delun¡¯s son performed really well.


    On the one hand, the true feelings were revealed, on the other hand, it was also infected by the atmosphere of the scene.


    Such gatherings of large groups of people, as long as they are properly guided, certain fanaticism can spread too easily.


    On the TV station, a documentary about Robert Ludren is also being broadcast, attracting as many potential audiences as possible.


    For a commercial film, a dead celebrity is often more useful than a living star.


    There has been a small wave of mourning about Robert Lu Delun, and even inertia. Even if someone wants to stop, it is difficult for the fans in it and even passers-by who later joined.


    People who have passed away are too easy to be mythological. It is said that "Bourne''s Identity" has created an era of spies. Now no one has stood up and opposed it publicly. Even if there is anything, we have to wait for this wave of public opinion to pass.


    At the same time, the normal propaganda methods of Embassy Pictures are also being carried out, and various news about "The Bourne" is constantly being released. The main creators of the crew headed by Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon, in addition to participating Outside of Robert Ludren''s commemoration, various propaganda has never stopped.


    When participating in various publicity programs, the crew also tried their best to praise each other and to praise themselves.


    Here, Paul Greengrass praised Matt Damon in an interview with Variety Show: ¡°We made a great spy movie, full of horror, suspense, and breaking the norm. Choosing Matt as the lead actor has Challenging, but in the end he proved that it was a great choice, an interpretation of an anti-traditional screen action hero. I can¡¯t wait to continue working with Matt on the next film."


    Over there, when Matt Damon was interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter, he praised Paul Greengrass: "Before the audition, the producer Ronan Anderson called me and asked me to watch a movie called " In the movie "Ace Agent", I found that the film is so real that it feels like being on the scene. The director of the film is Paul. I immediately called Ronan after watching it. I must play Bourne. This role is mine. "


    As for the actor, you can''t take it seriously.


    Compared to Paul Greengrass, a slightly conservative British director, Matt Damon, as a star actor, knows more about self-praising: "This time I have to break through the previous image because I look too young to Like a cold killer, this is a good opportunity to make a breakthrough. Before shooting, I received rigorous training in order to make my performance more convincing."


    In order to promote the need, even Ronan, who has not always appeared in front of the media, also accepted an interview with ABC TV reporter as a producer, and emphasized Matt Damon: "From the beginning, I thought that Matt -Damon is suitable to play Byrne, this role is none other than him, because everyone knows that Matt''s role is a good person, and Matt will project a kind of light so If he is allowed to play the omnipotent killer with a black background, then this role will be very playful."


    Ronan will not be vague when he should roll up his sleeves.


    Another key point in the publicity is to emphasize the difference between "The Bourneman" and the past special action movies.


    "In order to create a real, documentary image style, the director used a handheld camera to shoot in most cases, softened the colors, and refused the intervention of the computer at any cost. All the special effects shots were real shots."


    This will become one of the selling points of the series.


    In addition, rub the hot spot when it is time to rub.


    "Unlike the "007" series and the "Mission Impossible" series, all the devices used by Bourne in this film are real and can be bought by ordinary people."


    On the third weekend of June, in a wave of public opinion mourning Robert Ludren, the world premiere of "The Bourne" also kicked off in North America.

 Chapter 265： Ingenious premiere

    For Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures, "The Bourgge" is the project that Ronan has invested the most in funds and resources since he took control of the two companies, and it is directly related to whether it can enter the first-line large-scale production and even super A-level. Big production.


    Without relevant production experience and commercial operation accumulation, rushing into the top commercial production market will inevitably mean huge risks.


    Therefore, the success or failure of "The Bourne" is extremely critical.


    Ronan did not hesitate to cooperate with Robert Lu Delun''s family for this, so that the deceased would be missed and remembered again.


    The premiere is very important for the promotion of a film produced above the medium level, Ronan also worked hard in this regard.


    "Damn! Did you make a mistake!"


    This is the first reaction of almost all media reporters who came to cover the premiere of the film when they arrived at the Nokia Theatre. They were all shocked by the ingenious arrangement!


    In front of the Nokia Theater, a pure black carpet extends from the entrance of the theater to the edge of the road. It looks so different and so different.


    In order to mourn Robert Lu Delun, in line with the atmosphere created by the promotion, Ronan specially asked Embassy Pictures to lay a 180-foot-long black carpet!


    This is not unique in the history of Hollywood, but it is also very rare.


    What surprised the media reporters even more was that the crew members who walked onto the black carpet wore black dresses without exception. Even Jennifer Garner, the heroine, wore a dark black lady''s suit.


    This gave this premiere a sense of dignity, which was in sharp contrast with other premieres, with a heavy atmosphere instead of joy.


    The traditional red carpet was replaced by black. In order to meet the occasion, I cherished the memory of Robert Lu Delun. The black carpet was deep, and the guests also chose black dresses. There was no exaggerated expression, and the cheers on the face were faint at best. Smile.


    Both sides of the black carpet were hung with large photographs and posters of Robert Ludren and the "Bourne Trilogy", even stealing the limelight from the stars.


    Robert Lu Delun¡¯s family also came to the scene and accepted interviews with media reporters very cooperatively.


    In front of the theater, a band specially hired by Embassy Pictures performed a short film soundtrack, and Robert Ludren¡¯s name once again flashed in the night sky of Los Angeles.


    These did not reduce the appeal of the premiere, but pushed the atmosphere of nostalgia and mourning for Robert Ludren that had been brewing since the beginning of May to a climax.


    Ronan walked across the black carpet and entered the media interview area, wearing a black formal suit.


    In the past, he rarely appeared in front of the scene, but "The Bourne" is too critical for the future, even if it only adds a little topicality and appeal, Ronan will personally play.


    Regarding Robert Ludren, Ronan did not have unrealistic expectations to achieve the extremely explosive effects of Heath Ledger and The Dark Knight in his previous life. After all, Heath Ledger is an actor star in front of the scene, and there is Warner Bros. A huge media weapon can easily be deified, and Robert Lu Delun is a writer after all.


    But these efforts are enough to draw millions of people to pay attention to "The Bourne Shadow".


    As soon as Ronan entered the media coverage area, reporters immediately surrounded him.


    "When I talked to Mr. Robert Ludren about the film adaptation of "Bourne Trilogy", I solemnly invited him to the film premiere."


    Facing the microphones and cameras of the media reporters, Ronan looked heavy and sad: "Mr. Lu Delun also accepted the invitation, but he didn''t expect..."


    He sighed deeply, and said: "I thought he would not be absent from today''s premiere..."


    A producer who can¡¯t perform in time is definitely not a qualified film company owner: "Mr. Robert Ludren¡¯s creative talent is incredible. His "Bourne Trilogy" is a valuable literary treasure and can be obtained from him. I am honored and proud to recognize and authorize and adapt this series.


    Ronan paused for a while, seeming to ease his grief, and then said: "Mr. Lu Delun used "Bourne Trilogy" to create a stunning world of secret agents, which can be called a classic among the classics. Although he has gone to heaven. , But we can still appreciate his work through movies and movies, so that his name will always be celebrated in the world."


    After the interview, Ronan walked out of the media area with a serious face. Without taking a group photo, he walked directly to the Nokia Theater, and then saw Tom Cruise at the entrance of the theater.


    "Why is it so serious?" Tom Cruise is not used to Ronan''s sullen face.


    Ronan greeted Tom Cruise into the theater, relaxed in an instant, and said: "It turns out that the performance is tired and tired."


    Tom Cruise couldn''t help laughing, and said, "The promotion you plan yourself must be completed even if you cry."


    Does this sound ambiguous? Ronan frowned slightly, shook his head and said, "Fortunately, I just need to stay behind the scenes most of the time."


    Tom Cruise relentlessly reveals: "You are the legendary man behind the scenes."


    Ronan walked to the VIP room first, and said as he walked, "I am the man behind the scenes, not the black hand."


    Tom Cruise followed and said, "Ronan, how did you come up with these ideas? A few months ago, using Paris Hilton to make a bad movie burst, now even Robert Ludren is a dead man. Don''t let it go."


    "Oh... Tom, you can''t say that." Ronan emphasized: "Before I made the plan, I communicated enough with Robert Ludren''s family. If they disagree, I won''t use this plan. ."


    "Really?" Tom Cruise thought he knew Ronan better. He would have such a high morale?


    Ronan said very solemnly: "Of course it is true."


    Anyway, Robert Lu Delun¡¯s family members not only agreed, but also actively participated. It really doesn¡¯t matter whether it really is.


    Tom Cruise asked: "Is that "House of Death" released?"


    Ronan replied: "It will be downgrade in North America in late May, North America is 34.1 million U.S. dollars, and the world is 44.8 million U.S. dollars. It is estimated that it will increase overseas."


    "In terms of movie operation..." Tom Cruise can only say: "I have nothing to say except admire."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I am not humble anymore."


    In fact, the North American box office of "House of Death" exceeded $30 million in only three weeks, and the increase later was better than nothing. When the Paris-Hilton establishment collapsed, the amount of increase was very small.


    The overseas performance is much worse. Fortunately, due to the influence of the North American market, tens of millions of dollars have been recorded at the box office.


    However, due to the poor reputation of the film audience, the offline income of "House of Death" is limited, and currently does not even have $5 million.


    However, relative to investment, this film still makes Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment a huge profit.


    Of course, Ronan is not the only winner. It involves the investment of Koch Pictures. The two parties will follow the agreement to settle the net profit after the Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment have deducted various costs and taxes.


    Ronan will naturally not go to pit Tony Koch, but he will not go beyond Hollywood''s profit calculation model. Everything is done in accordance with the rules, so that long-term cooperation can continue.


    Although there is no detailed calculation yet, in general, Koch Pictures'' investment of 1 million US dollars can have a total profit of about 3 million US dollars.


    Entering the VIP room, Ronan took the initiative to greet people, and several second-tier star customers under CAA also came to help support the venue, as the host deserved to be polite.


    Then Ronan saw two people, their expressions were a little exciting, but quickly returned to normal.


    "Hi, Ben." Ronan greeted in the past: "You are welcome to come to the premiere."


    The host must be polite in hospitality.


    Ben Affleck shook hands with Ronan: "Hello, Ronan."


    Ronan turned to look at Jennifer Garner next to Ben Affleck and said, "Jane, why did you come in?"


    According to common sense, she wants to take a group photo outside.


    Jennifer Garner took Ben Affleck''s arm generously and said: "I''m not feeling well during my menstrual period. I told George."


    Ronan nodded, and said concerned: "Pay attention." He then looked at Ben Affleck: "You..."


    Ben Affleck was not embarrassed at all: "Jane accepted my pursuit. We are now boy and girl friends."


    "Congratulations." Ronan said with a smile.


    Who wrote this script? Really terrible.


    Ronan muttered in his heart, chatted with the two for a while, and then went to other places.


    The crew members came to the VIP room one after another. Ronan found Paul Greengrass and discussed the creation of the next sequel. During the period, he glanced at Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner and found Matt Da Meng was chatting and laughing with the two.


    This Hollywood-style love is really confusing.


    Ronan shook his head, no longer paying attention to the situation there. It seems that after the breakup of Hollywood couples, like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, they are a small number of people who have never been in contact with each other, most of them are similar to what they just saw. That kind, still friends after breaking up.


    For example, Sean Penn and Charlize Theron, the two officially dated for two years, after the breakup Sean Penn introduced Charlize Theron to Brad Pitt some parted up After that, occasional friendship cannons and the like are not uncommon.


    Ronan has been working hard in Hollywood over the past few years. One of the biggest views of celebrity actors is that you must never use the image in front of the scene to look at the true face of the star.


    There are angels in front of the public, and the devil may turn their heads.


    A lot of propaganda or something, just look at it, as a pastime, after all, even the dead can be gods in Hollywood.


    When it was almost time, Ronan led the crew into the theater''s projection hall, and they were greeted with extremely warm applause.


    The hall is full of people, even if the movie has not yet been screened, there is already thunderous applause, as if everyone is waiting for this moment, wanting to use this special way to commemorate a great dead writer.


    The audience was full, not even one empty seat!


    The attendance rate for this premiere is as high as 100%!

 Chapter 266： Classic Agent Movie

    "it has started!"


    Fernand has read the "Bourne Trilogy" novel for many years, and he is a hard-core book fan. He quickly concentrated his energies after seeing the titles of Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment appearing on the big screen.


    Book fans have been looking forward to the release of "The Bourne" in the past month. This is one of the best ways to commemorate the author.


    "I would like to commemorate Robert Ludren, the father of modern political thrillers."


    The words that appeared in the trailer were once again marked on a separate screen on the big screen, which made the fans very satisfied.


    Ordinary movie fans also think this method is good.


    Lal is a little policeman, and in order to watch the premiere tonight, he changed shifts with his colleagues.


    In the first two rows of the theater, several older film critics, such as Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times and Todd McCarthy of the Hollywood Reporter, are also nodding their heads, Ronan Anderson, a young man Very good at doing things and knows how to respect seniors.


    Salute at the beginning of the film.


    Those young people now have their eyes on their foreheads, and they don''t want to think, if it weren''t for the struggle and hard work of their older generations, could Hollywood have the current situation?


    The film officially began soon, the camera came to a vast ocean, and an object that looked like a human shadow was floating on the sea.


    This is the protagonist in the film-Byrne.


    When a fishing boat that was also in this sea area found Bourne and rescued him, Bourne found that he didn''t remember anything, even who he was.


    It is precisely because of this that when he set foot on the port of the pier, all mysteries must be solved by Berne himself. Why did he have two shots floating on the sea with the waves, and the truth will be revealed as everything becomes clear.


    Although Bourne had lost his memory, his instinct as an agent helped Bourne smoothly sort out his clues.


    After that, I met Mary, a strange woman. The appearance of this person played a vital role in Berne''s life. Mary was born and died just like Berne.


    And Mary is different from Byrne, through her own woman''s nature, sometimes she may not need the "special agent plan" drawn up by Byrne for herself to help him get the information he needs.


    As the film progresses, why Bourne floats in the ocean, what his identity is, and who he is, these mysteries can only be answered by Bourne himself.


    This is a film that is completely different from the past special agent films, but it follows the common characteristics of wonderful films, such as compactness, suspense that attracts people to watch, and the protagonist full of unique charm. All these make people feel the same. Kind of fresh stimulation.


    There are also action shots. The shots are so sharp and realistic. Byrne''s several shots are clean and neat, just like real...


    Lal is just a movie fan, but he didn''t realize that these were brought about by Paul Greengrass''s editing and shooting style.


    Fernando didn''t realize this either, but he could see that the film is much more adapted than the novel, and even the main line of the story is about to deviate from the original.


    However, no one expressed dissatisfaction with him or the members of other book fan associations around him, because the film was made so well.


    Because movies are more intuitive and exciting than novels!


    In the description of the novel, there are also descriptions of Byrne''s battles, and there are also descriptions of these professional agents who can use daily necessities as weapons.


    But looking at the text description, where is Matt Damon in the film so exciting?


    Resident agents in Rome, Hamburg, and Barcelona were summoned one after another with only one purpose-to kill Berne.


    When the professor came on stage, the two super agents showed what a smarter and wiser killer is.


    In a battle of wits in the wilderness, the audience once again saw the battle of wits and courage of agents without any special effects.


    It''s completely different from the style that relies on high-tech equipment, but it conforms to the consistent pattern of Hollywood commercials.


    It not only allows the audience to rush to freshness, but also does not exceed the audience''s appreciation of beauty.


    The professor who is good at sniping has already cut off any communication system in Burne''s residence. When Burne realized the seriousness of the problem, Mary''s panic did not interfere with him in the slightest.


    At this moment, he is separated from Mary, and Mary''s life is guaranteed. How to protect Mary''s life more safely reflects the instinct of an agent at this moment.


    Let a car explode, and the dense smoke can completely block the snipers from the commanding heights in the room.


    In this first contest, the professor cut off Bourne''s way of communicating with the outside world, and Bourne responded with a beautiful defense.


    After that, he moved to the jungle, where the professor was hidden among the bushes.


    Byrne shot into the sky. At first, many viewers were puzzled by Berne''s move, but when the birds flew up in the bushes, everything had an answer.


    It was this "fatal shot" that allowed Byrne to catch the professor in the dark.


    At this time, the professor asked Berne in the simplest way-a headache, fear of light.


    Everyone is actually the same.


    It seems that killing the professor is a victory, but Byrne, as an agent, is as described by the professor.


    The whole battle was not fierce, and there were only two people directly involved, and there was no special effect rendering, but the adrenaline of all the audience soared, and the watching was extremely nervous.


    "Go back to the basics!" Kenneth Turan couldn''t help but admire: "There hasn''t been such a good-looking spy movie in years."


    Todd McCarthy next to him agrees: "Handheld shooting, action design, plot expression, character creation, and camera shooting are all the best choices."


    He said directly: "I will give him more than 80 points of praise if I don''t read the end!"


    Kenneth Turan nodded slowly, seeming to agree with the old friend.


    It''s been a long time since I saw such an attractive commercial movie.


    Matt Damon, the actor chosen is really good, I heard that this is the candidate chosen by the producer Ronan Anderson? This young producer has a really good vision. It seems that choosing actors and directors can always choose the right one.


    Kenneth Turan had a very general impression of Matt Damon before. One is not beautiful, and the other is not distinctive.


    But in this film, people can see a very good acting and modeling ability-the only seven emotions and six desires of the muscular man in the commercial film are performed to the extreme!


    You know that commercial films generally only need punches to the flesh, without acting skills or the protagonist¡¯s complicated heart, as long as they scream or cry when necessary...


    Anyway, the complexity of a frustrated person is thoroughly expressed. The action scene was clean and dripping, without even the usual roars and shouts. Everything started quietly and ended quietly.


    Ordinary audiences find it enjoyable, and film critics think it is not as impetuous as other commercial films, and the foundation of word of mouth has been laid.


    The final scene was so wonderful that many audiences were nervous and almost held their breath.


    At the moment when Agent cia carried a submachine gun and rushed up the spiral staircase, Byrne held a pistol and used the fattest corpse as a cover. He jumped from the top of the building and shot the killer who was rushing up the stairs in midair.


    After that, he landed on the corpse as a buffer, so that his life would not be in danger. The price of doing so was that Byrne himself was injured in many places.


    This kind of realistic tactics is obviously completely different from previous spy films.


    In the alley outside the building, Conklin¡¯s boss Albert¡¯s killer has been loaded and is ready to be in place.


    The camera keeps showing shots of Byrne staggering and leaving the alley, which makes people feel nervous, thinking that Byrne may be worried about his life.


    But as the camera turned around, Conklin stumbled out, and was shot out by the gunner who had been waiting for a long time. This relaxed narrative method greatly mobilized the audience''s participation and achieved great results.


    120 minutes of rendering with almost no special effects came to an end after Conklin was killed.


    At this moment, the life and death of Byrne seems to be less important, but is it true? Obviously not.


    Because there are still too many questions unanswered.


    Conklin''s death, which seems to be the dominant behind-the-scenes, is an end, rather than the collapse of the "stone stepping plan".


    This is just a case of failure of the CIA, and a bigger man behind the scenes came into being...


    The following plot has begun to pave the way for the sequel, and the non-flashy spy operations seem to come to an end, and Byrne also reunites with Mary, who opened a shop by the sea.


    The seemingly happy ending, obviously has already extended the plot of the next one.


    Because it couldn''t be more obvious-Bourne returned to his lover, but Bourne''s memory was obviously not found, or not completely returned to Bourne.


    Byrne''s identity is an agent, what is his true identity?


    There is no conclusion in this movie. The only conclusion is that Byrne is a CIA agent.


    Anyone who is familiar with Hollywood movie routines can see that the sweet time of Byrne, who has escaped, will not be too long.


    Before the film was over, Todd McCarthy quickly summarized "The Bourne" in his mind.


    First of all the plot is wonderful, the plot design is reasonable, and it is absolutely top-notch in commercial films, full of elements that mobilize viewers to think.


    Secondly, the rhythm and shooting skills are used reasonably and appropriately, with Zhang Youchi, all under control!


    Then, the actors perform professionally. Excluding emotions, emotions, and character traits, the strength and IQ performance of agents and spies are particularly good. These are very attractive!


    At the end of the film, there was thunderous applause. I don''t know who stood up first and drove the people around to stand up. Then the audience stood up one after another, sending the warmest applause to this wonderful film.


    Rarely, even die-hard fans of "Bourne''s Identity" are not dissatisfied with the adaptation of this film.


    Fernando believes that not only did this film not ruin the classic secret agent novel, but it was so compact that every nerve in the whole body was refreshing.


    With prolonged applause, Tom Cruise reminded: "Ronan, take people up to the curtain call."


    After all, Ronan had no experience in this area, and hurriedly greeted the chief creative staff of the crew to come to the stage before the screen.

 Chapter 267： Because I like it so much

    The premiere ended because many viewers were of the nature of a book club to watch the film. When they left, they gathered together and many people walked to discuss the film they just watched.


    A black-haired older youth said: "The adaptation is very large."


    The blond boy next to him answered: "But the adaptation is very exciting, more exciting than the novel."


    The black-haired elder young man stretched out his hands helplessly and said, "John, I haven''t complained? I did the same as you meant. The adaptation is unexpectedly wonderful."


    The brown-haired man who followed was full of pain: "It is most appropriate to mourn Robert Ludren with such a wonderful movie."


    "Yes." The other person agreed.


    The black-haired elder youth said: "I never thought that Matt Damon could be so handsome and so cool."


    The blond boy agreed: "Ben Affleck, who starred in "Pearl Harbor" some time ago, is much better than his good brother!"


    The painful brown-haired man interjected at this moment: "I heard that this is the protagonist selected by the producer Ronan Anderson himself. This guy has a good vision."


    "Ronan Anderson?" The blond boy hadn''t noticed the name before.


    The black-haired older youth said: "The film''s first producer and first screenwriter." He seemed to know something: "It seems that he was also the producer of the "Human Removal Project" series and "Reaper Is Coming."


    "Two super selling horror movies?" said the blond boy, "This producer seems to be very good."


    Suddenly someone in front of you came up to block the way. It turned out to be a person who was investigating a consulting company. Under normal circumstances, a few people were reluctant to take time to do this kind of investigation, nor did they look down upon the little gift from the investigation and consulting company.


    But tonight is different. They all rated this movie because they liked it so much!


    The scores of several people are "a" without exception.


    Chicago, late at night.


    This afternoon, I received the film copy of "The Bourne Vestige" by mail, and Roger Albert took advantage of his free time to watch it in the private theater at night.


    After reading it, he said to the waiting agent: "Critical."


    Due to the worsening of the mouth disease, Roger Albert could not speak for a long time, and his words became more refined, which also affected his film reviews.


    When he came to the study, Roger Albert referred to the relevant information he had obtained and wrote a short commentary in only twenty minutes.


    "It is undeniable that the original novel "Bourne''s Identity" by Robert Ludren, known as the father of modern thrillers, has a wonderful story. But when the producer Ronan Anderson turned it into film language, he still did A drastic transformation."


    "It is said that when Ronan Anderson invited Tony Gilroy to write the script for The Bourne, he advised him not to read novels, but to write the script completely according to the outline of the story he wrote. In the process , Director Paul Greengrass also personally participated in it and discussed and polished the script together. It took more than half a year to complete the writing. It can be described as fine work."


    "Now that the movie is released, the result also proves that it''s all worthwhile."


    "The most impressive thing about "The Bourne" is its fast editing and hand-held photography. This technical change in film language is destined to make "The Bourne" from an excellent spy movie to a classic visual paradigm. "


    "Hand-held shaking and fragmented visual language is not a show off of skills, but a good description of the character and behavior of the characters in the image, although the original book has given Jason Byrne agility and perception ability. Unusual, calm and good at using the surrounding environment and other character characteristics, but we can only perceive this character, but can not see this characteristic on the screen, Paul Greengrass is to make a higher level In order to refine the personality hidden in the conflict of the drama to the iris of the audience, this kind of conversion from what the brain thinks to what the eyes see is the greatest contribution."


    "The secret agent films are not just the beauty of the car, the bomb speed, and sometimes the mental excitement brought by extraordinary figures walking down the altar is often more impressive than the boringness of wandering around the altar."


    "I think the new movie "The Bourne" will set a new benchmark for spy films in the 21st century after its release!"


    At this point, Roger Albert thought of the film¡¯s producer and first screenwriter, and after a little thought, he continued to write.


    "In particular, Ronan Anderson, the producer of the film, is a great guy who has just joined Hollywood and has the potential to become a gold medal producer. He is the initiator of "The Bourne" and personally selected Paul Green. Grass and Matt Damon are very successful as directors and actor nowadays."


    "According to my observations over the past few years, Ronan Anderson has a keen eye as a producer. Not only can he see far, but he can also discover what others have not discovered, and see the realm that others have not seen. A good producer, We must have such a unique vision and broad vision, we must understand and control the market, and learn to discover good scripts and new projects. This is the foundation of life."


    At the end of the film review, Roger Albert gave four and a half stars out of five out of five stars and gave him his iconic thumbs.


    The premiere of "The Bourne Shadow" was a huge success. On the one hand, it won praises that can be regarded as one-sided, and on the other hand, the ingenious premiere attracted the attention of countless audiences.


    The effect of beating the eyeballs under the banner of reasonableness is excellent.


    The black carpet that Ronan produced, the uniform black dresses of the film crew and the premiere guests, and the tribute section that followed were also praised by the media.


    The respect for the deceased is not only in the East, but also in the West.


    Like the annual Oscars ceremony, paying tribute to and mourning the death of academy members are essential links.


    Even though it seems very boring and boring, no media has ever criticized Oscar in this regard.


    This is a universal value orientation of human society.


    The only pity is that Robert Ludren is a behind-the-scenes writer, unlike Heath Ledger who is a star actor in front of the scene, otherwise it will have a greater impact on the film.


    No one can deny the important role Heath Ledger played in the success of The Dark Knight.


    In Ronan''s past life, before the release of "The Dark Knight", the huge propaganda machine of Warner Bros. had completed the mythology of the Joker and Heath Ledger.


    Thanks to the asylum of Robert Lu Delun''s deceased and the high quality of the key film itself, after the premiere, "The Bourne Shadow" received comprehensive praise, and the reputation was so good that it burst directly.


    "Los Angeles Times" praised Matt Damon''s acting skills and Paul Greengrass''s ability to direct, and commented that the film "controlled our attention and our respect."


    The "Dallas Morning Post" believes: "The Bourne Flyer burst out with comparable power and energy."


    The New York Times commented that the film "woke up all feelings without relying on any special effects and soundtracks."


    Even the group of film critics who do not like summer blockbusters and advertise the elegance of the judges have given great praise to "The Bourne".


    In addition to Roger Albert, Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy, there are many critics who have received good reviews.


    Stephen Hunter of The Washington Post directly quoted his daughter''s feelings about The Bourne: "''You know, this movie is actually about one thing-Matt Damon is so cool. ''She likes him very much; I''m second. But she is right: this movie appropriately shows his tough personality and rough and handsome appearance."


    Of course, it is impossible for all the media and film critics to like this film, and there are also criticisms of this film that are not too cold.


    Someone in the Boston Globe wrote: "Matt Damon''s performance from start to finish is like sleepwalking."


    "Los Angeles Daily" criticism: "Matt Damon did not distinguish his role from a spy."


    But these are more like probing, because both inside and outside the industry think that Matt Damon played the best acting level since the movie, and the role of Jason Byrne seems to be tailored for him. same.


    The most direct word-of-mouth statistics was quickly delivered to Ronan, and the responses from all quarters were similar to expectations, and even better than expected.


    In addition, in the live audience survey conducted by cinema company, the average score of the audience after watching the movie is "a". Based on various reactions, cinema conservatively predicts that the North American box office of "The Bourne" will not be less than 100 million. 50 million dollars.


    Ronan has always maintained sufficient communication with the Embassy Film Industry. The Embassy Film Industry¡¯s publicity and distribution department has been fully active. All resources have been invested in "The Bourne Shadows" during this period of time. With a burst of word-of-mouth, he has launched word-of-mouth marketing~www .novelhall.com~Hollywood movies have entered this era, and the reputation of movies has long been formed spontaneously. The concept of word-of-mouth marketing has penetrated the industry.


    Movies with poor reputation strive to find their target audiences and selling points. Movies with good reputation must use huge media resources to make their reputations burst, and strive to reach every potential audience and even potential consumers.


    Even if some people do not go to theaters to watch, they are very likely to become a member of offline consumers.


    Television, DVDs, and new media copyrights that have just begun to develop, the revenue that these bring to a film has exceeded the box office.


    As the owner and operator of a movie company, of course you can''t just stare at the movie box office.


    "The Bourne Duty" is different from those movies that use special effects as a selling point. It is close to the documentary style, which can make this movie more marketable on the small screen and home entertainment market.


    After the premiere, the word-of-mouth and popularity of "The Bourne" became more and more popular. Finally, when the 2500 early screenings arrived, a huge number of movie fans found a catharsis and swarmed into the theater to enjoy this special action movie. .

 Chapter 268： Virtuous circle

    On Thursday night, the 2500 early screenings of "The Bourne" began to be screened in North America. Due to the time zone difference, the screening time ended early and late. It was not until about 12:30 PM Western time that Ronan got the relevant box office. statistics.


    In fact, he has done so much before. For him, the film company boss, the most direct criterion for success or failure is the box office.


    As a businessman and investor, it is impossible for the illusory art and reputation to not make real gains.


    People decide the investment choices of capital, but capital in turn also affects those who direct it.


    Even if it is Ronan who is more determined, it is impossible if he is not affected at all.


    In front of the computer desk in the master bedroom on the top floor of Future World, Ronan opened the mailbox, which contained an e-mail from Thomas, the director of the distribution department of the Embassy''s film industry.


    "The Bourne Fly" got an early box office of US$5.66 million in 2500 early games.


    This number is not particularly high, not even comparable to "Pearl Harbor" which was released last month.


    But Ronan knows very well that "The Bourne" is a non-sequel movie of the same scale.


    Counting the announcement, the total budget of this film is less than half of "Pearl Harbor".


    With low investment, the pressure to pay back is of course low.


    Since Friday, the number of audiences watching "The Bourne Shadow" in theaters has increased significantly. Among the theaters sampled by the Embassy Pictures, attendance and ticket sales are far greater than those of "Tomb Raider" that was drawn the previous weekend.


    Angelina Jolie¡¯s female action adventure film earned 47.73 million US dollars in the North American box office in its first weekend.


    It can be said that this is the best box office result since the game was adapted into a movie.


    "Tomb Raider" also surpassed the famous dance action film "Charlie Girl" and created the best female film North American record.


    Ronan also met Angelina Jolie when he went to the gym on Friday.


    In addition to the fiery fitness, the two of them got together and chatted for a while while resting as before.


    "Congratulations, Julie." Ronan handed her a functional drink and said, "After the success of this "Tomb Raider", you are firmly in the front line."


    Angelina Jolie was obviously in a good mood and said, "Thank you." She unscrewed the energy drink and took a sip: "Your new movie is also good. This week''s box office champion is yours."


    Ronan pulled out his chair and sat opposite Angelina Jolie, not humble: "The box office of "Bourne Bourne" can get as much as "Tomb Raider" in the first week of the box office, I am content."


    Angelina Jolie laughed, looking particularly hearty: "Ronan, you are very confident."


    Ronan shrugged: "I am the producer and boss of the film. If I don''t even have this confidence, I guess the film will really end."


    "That''s right." Angelina Jolie tilted her head to look at Ronan: "By the way, didn''t you still say you want to cooperate with me? Why is there no news recently?"


    Ronan sighed: ""Tomb Raider" is so successful, and Julie, your next movie must be paid twice. I can''t afford you."


    It can be said that the high box office of "Tomb Raider" brought to the heroine is completely different from the high box office of "Pearl Harbor".


    The former is almost supported by Angelina Jolie alone, and the heroine of the latter does not mention it.


    Even without the role of Kate Beckinsale, it has no effect on the plot of "Pearl Harbor".


    Ronan asked curiously: "I heard that Sony Columbia Pictures is preparing to shoot "Tomb Raider 2". How much do they pay for you?" He smiled, "If it is inconvenient..."


    Angelina Jolie seemed very straightforward: "I''m going to ask them 15 million dollars."


    Ronan nodded: "Julie, your appeal is worth this price."


    In the past few years, Angelina Jolie¡¯s pay has gone up and down. "Importing Soul Girl" was only $200,000, and now it''s easy to ask for tens of millions of dollars.


    Hollywood companies are not fools, and they dare to use Angelina Jolie because she has the corresponding market appeal.


    If it¡¯s a popular action movie like "The Bourne", Ronan is also willing to use Angelina Jolie as the heroine, but for the cut wind and the relatively niche "Underworld", Angelina- Julie is indeed too expensive.


    Angelina Jolie said again: "Actually, I went to see your "The Bourne".


    "Oh?" Ronan asked, "What do you think?"


    Angelina Jolie thought for a while, and said: "The action design is very good, and the hero''s sharp moves are impressive, but the camera shakes a bit."


    She suddenly said: "I think the action design of "Tomb Raider 2" can refer to "The Bourne Shadow".


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thanks to the love." He told the truth: "Julie, from the producer''s point of view, if you want to intervene in the action design of "Tomb Raider 2", you have to fight for bigger ones on the crew. Power and being a producer is a must."


    Angelina Jolie has been developing on the right track in recent years. After she gradually got rid of the decadence of the past, her thinking is clearer than before. She nodded slowly and said: "What you said makes sense. To have a say, you must There are corresponding powers."


    Ronan didn''t say much in this regard, but instead said: "Julie, I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you."


    Angelina Jolie smiled and said, "There must be a chance."


    Ronan thought, waiting for "Tomb Raider 2" and "Alexander the Great" to fail, maybe there is a chance to cooperate.


    The two chatted for a while, preparing to go back to their respective locker rooms.


    Before leaving, Angelina Jolie said suddenly: "You had a moving party some time ago. I thought you would invite me, but I didn''t wait for the invitation."


    Ronan was full of apologies: "I was negligent. Julie, when I finish this time, I will invite you alone."


    Angelina Jolie obviously intends to get closer to Ronan. This is almost a natural chemical reaction between the actor and the producer. She smiled and said: "Then I will wait."


    Ronan said, "It won''t be too long."


    After returning to the locker room to change his clothes, Ronan got on the Cadillac and asked David who drove to return directly to the manor in Beverly Hills. All the plans for "The Bourne Shadows" were completed, and the remaining specific work would naturally be as follows People do it.


    In the past year, Ronan has increasingly focused his main work on the general direction of the company''s development and the operation of large projects.


    He actually knows very well that Relativity Entertainment needs a real CEO.


    But the candidate is not easy to find. He has a good choice, but he has to find the right opportunity.


    Jeff Katzenberg, who has become increasingly close to him, said he would help him pay attention to the other side''s movements.


    With what happened to Jereif Katzenberg, he would definitely be happy to see him do this.


    But Ronan also knows very well that in order to really attract talents, Relativity Entertainment itself must be strong enough, even if the other party hasn''t really made its mark.


    But whether it can be achieved, no one can say, after all, the scale of relativity entertainment is not large enough.


    Returning home early, Ronan had just entered the future world, butler Nikia greeted him, took Ronan''s coat and hung it on the hanger, and asked, "When will it start?"


    Ronan glanced at the time: "Starting now, I have just had a lot of exercise training, and I also need proper food supplements."


    Nikia said, "I''ll go to the kitchen to inform."


    Ronan nodded and went to the bathroom next to the living room to wash briefly.


    I came back early today to interview the chef.


    After an interview, Nikia found two chefs, and one of them was interviewed a few days ago. The other party''s western food is good, but the Chinese food is completely westernized.


    Can you imagine kung pao chicken with cream?


    Ronan just took a bite and didn''t even see the chef''s noodles, so Nikia asked them to leave.


    I went upstairs and took a look at the latest statistics of "The Bourne". At present, the freshness of rotten tomatoes is 94%, and the comprehensive score of film critics is 83. The audience wants to see the popcorn index as high as 9%. Eighteen.


    Imdb scored more than 7000 users, with an average score of 88.


    The metacritic media comprehensive score is 80 points.


    No matter how you look at it, the word-of-mouth of "The Bourne" is enough to ensure that the film will have a more stable and healthy box office trend in the future.


    The excellent box office in North America can drive overseas box office and then promote offline issuance, thus forming a virtuous circle.


    Nearly five o''clock in the afternoon, Nikia called from below. Ronan left the study and came to the restaurant on the first floor. Just sitting at the table, a young assistant chef came up.


    There are four dishes in total.


    The Chinese style is roasted oxtail with tomatoes and potatoes, and fried sea cucumber with green onions, a dish from his previous life.


    The western style is the French baked snails and the ordinary-looking fried veal steak.


    Like the gourmet food judges of previous food shows, Ronan ate a bit of everything and rinsed his mouth every time he changed.


    The western food is quite good and of a good standard.


    For Chinese food, although it can''t reach the best taste in memory, considering that this is Los Angeles, it is considered very authentic.


    Ronan put down the water glass and said to Nikia: "It''s them, let them come."


    The housekeeper Nikia went to the kitchen, and soon led two people into the restaurant. The one wearing a standard chef''s hat in front was a Chinese person who should be under thirty years old, and the other white assistant was very young.


    Ronan asked briefly about the situation. The chef''s surname is Li, a second-generation immigrant, and he has been a chef for three generations.


    This is why he cooks Chinese food more authentically.


    Ronan simply asked, and didn''t say much about it, and asked Nikia to talk to the other party about salary.


    In the previous recruitment, the annual salary was $100,000 before taxes, not counting the number of people.


    That night, Ronan signed a formal private employment contract with the small chef team, and they became Ronan''s personal chef.


    From frugality to luxury is easy, and from luxury to frugality is difficult, Ronan feels that he will never be able to return to the simple life of the past.

 Chapter 269： chain reaction

    On Saturday morning, Matt Damon finished washing and just came downstairs when he saw his girlfriend Winona Ryder coming over with a fax.


    "This is your fax." Renona Ryder squeezed directly into Matt Damon''s hand and greeted at the same time: "Breakfast is ready, come and eat."


    Matt Damon followed into the restaurant, sat at the table, and quickly looked at the document, which was faxed by Embassy Pictures.


    Winona Ryder said: "I faxed it in the early hours of last night. I saw you slept soundly and didn''t call you."


    Matt Damon smiled and said, "I attended a lot of activities yesterday, and it takes too much energy to deal with reporters."


    Winona Ryder curiously looked at the fax in his hand: "Is it about your new movie?"


    Although they are male and female friends, they both respect each other very much and will not deliberately look at each other''s documents or other things.


    Matt Damon was in a good mood, took a bite of the whole wheat bread, swallowed it, and said: "The box office of "The Bourneman" has been counted on the first day, with $18.6 million."


    "So many." Winona Ryder was a little surprised: "The film has a very good response."


    Matt Damon said proudly: "Of course the response is good. Doesn''t it depend on who the protagonist is?"


    Winona Ryder deliberately said: "Why did I hear that the producer was called..." She thought for a moment, and continued: "Yes, Ronan Anderson, when he invited you, you didn''t want to What about this role?"


    "It was just a little hesitant." Matt Damon made a very small gesture: "Just so hesitated."


    He shrugged and said: "Ronan Anderson is indeed a good candidate. The role of Jason Byrne is a special match for me, and it doesn''t take too much effort to act. There is also his finalized director Paul Greengrass. An unknown British director, but shooting and editing are unique."


    Winona Ryder has never touched Ronan, just nodded.


    Matt Damon added: "It''s really not luck for this person to succeed one after another. It''s not easy. If you have a chance to cooperate with Ronan Anderson in the future, don''t miss it."


    "The last person you praised this way was Spielberg." Winona Ryder said.


    Matt Damon laughed: "$18.6 million, which created my personal best single-day box office record."


    Hearing this, Winona Ryder got up and took out a red wine and two wine glasses from the cupboard, put them in front of them and poured the wine, and said: "We should have a drink and celebrate."


    Matt Damon said: "There will be business in a while, only a drink."


    Winona Ryder smiled and said, "Just have a drink."


    The two toasted and drank together to celebrate Matt Damon''s new personal single-day box office record.


    Matt Damon continued to eat his breakfast, rejoicing while eating. Fortunately, he took this film and did not stupidly reject Ronan Anderson. This is the glorious moment of today.


    This time, I got not only the simple box office numbers, but also the praises from the sky. Taking on Ronan Anderson''s film, it has a high box office, a good reputation, and the acting skills have been unanimously affirmed. Counted.


    The Embassy Pictures¡¯ internal box office estimate for "The Bourne" is 150 million U.S. dollars in North America. If such a result can be achieved, he will basically be able to squeeze into Hollywood''s quasi-first movie stars.


    There will be a sequel later, if you continue to succeed, a coffee will be secured.


    No wonder Caa rushed over to dig his own corner, these can be easily analyzed.


    At ten o''clock in the morning, the famous agent Brian Lord from CAA paid a visit, and Matt Damon took him into the reception room.


    Winona Ryder could roughly guess that Matt Damon was about to change the agency, but she didn''t mix it up, just sent two cups of coffee.


    In the reception room, the atmosphere of both parties was very good, and the negotiations on various conditions were also very pleasant.


    Before Brian Lord came over, he had discussed various conditions with the manager of Matt Damon in detail, and he chose to visit today because he was actually waiting for various data feedback from "The Bourne".


    This will better control the market value of Matt Damon.


    The two parties had a very good chat. When talking about the back, Brian Lord also used Ronan to increase the bargaining chip of Caa, saying: "Matt, it is said that there are two more behind "The Bourne"?


    Matt Damon smiled and said, "I don''t know this."


    Of course he knows that there is a sequel, but only one contract was signed at the beginning, and the following cooperation has to be negotiated.


    Brian Lord said: "I personally and Ronan are very good friends. We attended Ronan''s moving party together. Surely you remember?"


    Matt Damon nodded: "Remember, we met that night."


    Brian Lord added: "Caa has established a long-term strategic partnership with Shahai Entertainment. If you switch to Caa, it will be of great benefit to your future cooperation with Ronan and Shahai Entertainment."


    Matt Damon is seriously considering what Brian Lord said. At Ronan''s moving party last time, it seemed that only Caa''s agent appeared.


    "The Bourne Shadow" will be a big hit." Brian Lord emphasized: "I had a deep chat with Ronan. This is a series of trilogy. Director Paul Greengrass signed three of them with Shahai Entertainment. The song contract is enough to guarantee the style and characteristics of subsequent films. With such high-quality resources, coupled with the operation of caa, even if this trilogy cannot make you a superstar, it is enough to squeeze into the top few of the aa."


    Matt Damon has actually made a decision, he just hesitated a little and shook hands with Brian Lord: "I like caa."


    Brian Lord laughed happily: "Matt, caa welcomes you."


    With the start of Saturday¡¯s rest day, the attendance of "The Bourne" has increased. The previous propaganda mourning Robert Ludren attracted many audiences over 30 to watch.


    In their youth, Robert Ludren was the most popular writer in the United States.


    In some newspapers and magazines, new voices began to appear: The best way to mourn Robert Lu Delun is to go to the theater to watch "The Bourne"!


    If this kind of propaganda is accompanied by a bad film, it will soon be stinking.


    However, the quality of "The Bourne Shadow" is guaranteed, instead, it makes people who have seen it become a channel of word-of-mouth dissemination and further spread it to people around it.


    During this period, the media''s touts have not stopped.


    "The Bourne Shadow" perfectly blends the spy film mode and the ingenious design beyond imagination. It is an action thriller that can move everyone."


    "The spy story of this movie and Matt Damon''s sincere and dedicated performances completely immerse the audience. The most prominent feature is the characters and plot, not the spectacle of special effects."


    After Saturday, "The Bourneman" received another $19.25 million in a single day, continuing to lead the North American box office charts this weekend, and leaving behind the second place "Tomb Raider" to reach as much as $10 million. There is little suspense about getting the North American box office champion.


    By Sunday, the good reputation of the film had spread on the Internet, and it was widely circulated among fans through forums and blogs.


    "This movie is definitely the best beginning of the "Bourne Trilogy". The filming is much more exciting than the novel. The clean and neat method, without any extra sensational or inexplicable delay, whether it is the relationship between the characters or the overall The rhythm of the film that is appealing and substituting is very good, and the details are also meticulous."


    "Bourne is so handsome!"


    "The plot is relaxed, the pictures and the lens are superb, and the scenes in different countries are very beautiful. When a person starts to recognize himself and finds that all his cognition is something he wants to forget, what will he do? Byrne His choice was to burn the flames of war to the door of his house, forcing everyone to forget themselves!"


    "After watching this film, I found that the names with * are very powerful, such as jamesbond, jasonboue..."


    Three days later in the first weekend, "The Bourne Flyer" had a burst of $49.85 million in North America, surpassing the $19.7 million of "Tomb Raider" released in the second week, and airborne the North American box office champion!


    This special agent action movie fully met Ronan''s expectations.


    More importantly, no matter what aspect of the film¡¯s reputation is excellent, there will be a more stable trend in the future.


    Even heavyweight media such as the "New York Times" all agree that "The Bourne" has set a new benchmark for Hollywood spy movies.


    Compared with previous successes, the embassy film industry is very calm inside. On the one hand, this success is completely planned, and it has been judged from the trial stage.


    On the other hand, when the company''s films continue to be successful, the success will bring joy, but it will not make people excited.


    Soon after "The Bourne" was released at the North American box office, Roshan''s nephew of the Indian Mountain Foundation called one after another, inviting Ronan to take time to spend a holiday in India and Mumbai They must be sincere. Send...


    The first Hollywood movie that was invested in is a big hit, and no one will be happy to find North.


    Ronan can understand the emotions of Ross Khan''s uncle and nephew, and has no plans to pit the Mountain Foundation. Relativity Entertainment is already on the right track, and everything is calculated according to Hollywood rules.


    However, "The Bourne" has not yet been released overseas, and it is still very far from the settlement of investment income.


    Embassy Pictures is also preparing for the overseas release of "The Bourne". The overseas release of "Shrek" does not require continuous investment of resources.


    Starting from the second weekend in North America, "The Bourne" will be released first in more than 30 countries and regions including Europe, Latin America, South Korea and Australia.


    In addition, the overseas box office of "Shrek", which continues to be released overseas, has exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars, and offline revenue has exceeded tens of millions of U.S. dollars, but more offline revenues will not be fully negotiated until the film is released.


    The box office and word-of-mouth explosion of "The Bourne" has brought a series of chain effects, and the impact is so wide that it has exceeded Ronan''s expectations.

 Chapter 270： Best spy movie

    Beverly Hills, inside the future world estate.


    Ronan greeted an old friend, Chris of Sony Entertainment made a special trip to visit.


    After visiting Ronan¡¯s mansion briefly, Chris said apologetically: ¡°I went to the Japanese headquarters to report on work before, and I came back early this month. I didn¡¯t make it to your party. I changed my position in the past two days, and I was so busy. It¡¯s not until today that I squeezed some time out."


    Ronan smiled and said, "We are old friends, so don''t be so polite." He took Chris into the first-floor meeting room and said, "Sit down, what would you like to drink?"


    Chris waved his hand, looked at the modern and elegant decoration in the room, and said, "Ronan, your new home is jealous. Hey...being a boss is not the same as working for someone."


    Ronan deliberately said: "I think Sony''s salary is low? How about changing jobs to entertain the theory of relativity?"


    Chris shook his head: "I just changed my new position."


    "Promoted?" Ronan nodded seeing Chris and said, "Congratulations on the promotion."


    He then asked: "What position?"


    Chris is also a bit complacent: "Associate Director of Production at Sony Columbia Pictures."


    Ronan often deals with Chris, and has a relatively good understanding of Sony Entertainment''s corporate structure. This position belongs to the second-in-command of the production department of Columbia Pictures, and has firmly entered the top of Sony Entertainment.


    "You should have a party to celebrate for three days." Ronan said with a smile.


    Chris''s originally contented smile suddenly felt a little bitter, and said, "Let''s wait until I''m busy."


    Ronan glanced at Chris and asked, "Have you encountered difficulties as soon as you took office?"


    Chris nodded: "The beginning is always the hardest." He sighed: "But I didn''t expect to face the most difficult situation."


    Having said that, Chris stared at Ronan and said, "It''s also related to you."


    Ronan felt inexplicable and asked, "How can it be related to me?"


    "In the first two years, before Sony Columbia won the overseas distribution rights of your "Human Removal Project", Sony Entertainment took the copyright of the "007" series from MGM." Chris said seriously: " You should know this?"


    Ronan nodded: "I know."


    Sony Columbia got the copyright of the Bond series earlier than the previous life due to the support of the Sony Group.


    Chris said: "Before the shooting of "Death Another Day" started, Columbia Pictures decided that this was the last collaboration, and that Pierce Brosnan would be replaced in the future. It happens that Pierce Brosnan doesn''t want to play James Bond anymore.


    Ronan nodded again. These are not news. The news flooded the sky before the project of Die Another Day was established last year.


    "Columbia Pictures has been looking for new Bond actors, and Jude Lowe was initially finalized." Chris suddenly sighed: "I started talking about it, but as soon as your "The Bourne" is released, Everything has changed."


    He simply explained: "The response to "Doomsday Crisis" is not good, and the prospects of "Death Another Day" will not be good. There was a voice before Columbia Pictures that the James Bond-style agents are out of date. It just so happened that your "Bourage Bourne" hit the box office reputation, and many people think that such an agent route may not be suitable for James Bond."


    Ronan had a guess: "So, you decided not to choose Jude Law, you are going to find a **** actor?"


    Chris said seriously: "Actually, I think the style of "The Bourne Shadow" is very good. Although it cannot be completely imitated, there are some things that are worth learning. The old routine that James Bond has taken for so many years should also be changed. ."


    Ronan looked at Chris: "Is this your personal opinion?"


    Chris shook his head: "This is the opinion of most decision-making people in Sony Columbia." He smiled and said: "I am here this time, besides seeing your new home, I also want to ask what are the precautions for this type. "


    There is nothing like "The Bourne" in the past special agent action movies.


    What Ronan can say is also popular. After all, he is not a director: "Pay attention to the realistic style, the actors must be distinctive, and long professional training must be carried out before shooting. Matt Damon''s training time before shooting was close to two months. "


    "I''m not easy to do in this position." Chris said with a smile: "Especially the "007" series, if you do a good job without success, that is right. If you fail, the consequences will be serious."


    Ronan and Chris have a good friendship, and he has no chance to get involved in the "007" series, and there is no competition between the two sides. He said: "When you think about it, do it, my personal opinion, the "007" series is indeed When it¡¯s unchanged, it¡¯s almost over."


    Nowadays, audiences are getting tired of the personable James Bond. The box office and reputation of "007" have been declining in recent years, which is directly related to this aspect.


    Ronan sent Chris away, and his previous changes to the "007" series were actually influenced by the "Bourne Shadows" series.


    "The Bourneman" even changed Hollywood''s special agent action movies. For a while, the screen was full of violent agents with hard bridges and horses, and then it was the same as the aesthetic fatigue caused by the "007" series, when the gentleman-style agents appeared again. , And have a good living space.


    Therefore, movies always have to adapt to changes in society and the market.


    What was even more unexpected by Ronan was that in the afternoon he received a call from Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise seriously discussed with him the possibility of Paul Greengrass directing the "Mission Impossible" series in the future.


    "Aren''t your movie appointments scheduled for three years?" Ronan asked.


    Tom Cruise replied: "I am thinking about the future in advance."


    Ronan thought for a while and said to the phone: "I personally feel that Paul is not suitable for Ethan Hunt''s style. Ethan Hunt is taking a tall route. You can borrow some of "The elements generally recognized by the audience, rather than applying them all."


    The two chatted little, and Tom Cruise quickly hung up the phone. He was currently filming "Minority Report" and was very busy.


    Ronan estimated that it was Tom Cruise who saw the burst of word-of-mouth and box office of "The Bourne", and it was a whim.


    Hollywood''s follow suit is actually very serious.


    It''s just that Ronan didn''t expect that one day even a company like Sony Columbia Pictures would come to follow his style.


    The box office of "Bourne Bourne" hits the box office in the first week, and the launch of the sequel is also on the agenda. Sandsea Entertainment also officially held a press conference on Monday. It was announced by George Clint that Paul Greengrass and Tony Gilroy are currently The script for "Bourne''s Hegemony" is being written, and Paul Greengrass will return to direct "Bourne''s Hegemony".


    This news has also rejoiced for book and movie fans. "The Bourne" has given Paul Greengrass enough recognition, and many people even think that no one is more suitable to direct this series than Paul Greengrass.


    But negotiations with Matt Damon will take a while, and Matt Damon is preparing to switch to caa.


    This star actor who always likes to jump between Caa and William Morris seems to be ready to start the job-hopping mode.


    For self-confident stars, the longest Hollywood brokerage contract is only three years, and it will be changed after three years.


    Some people jumped more and more happy, some people jumped more miserable.


    Matt Damon belongs to the former, and Halle Berry is a typical example of the latter.


    Many media and organizations have also analyzed the success of "The Bourne Shadow", and most people have quite the same view.


    The most important point is more real.


    On the one hand, Jason Byrne played by Matt Damon is very close to the real spy: he looks ordinary and unobtrusive.


    In addition, unlike the James Bond in 007 and the special agents in the Mission: Impossible series, Byrne always has an affair, always has unrealistic technological means, and always has money to spend. He fits the audience¡¯s perception very well. The way real agents work.


    As for whether the actual agent is this way of living, I have to ask the CIA.


    Ronan plans to release the next two sequels of "The Bourne" every other year. This is the most suitable release rhythm for the trilogy series. Otherwise, the crew will be under too much pressure to film, and it is very likely to bring audiences. Of aesthetic fatigue.


    Sometimes, a little distance may not be a good thing.


    Ronan has no ideas for the fourth and fifth parts of the previous life, so there is no need to worry.


    However, one thing is certain, the style of "The Bourne" is definitely not suitable for 3d screening.


    The most distinctive feature of this column is fragment editing and handheld photography, and the biggest feeling it brings to the audience after the conversion into 3d is-shake!


    It hurts my eyes, and I want to vomit.


    Ronan has personally felt that this is similar to the dizziness and nausea of ??some people playing first-person 3d games. Simply put: your vision tells you that you are exercising at high speed but your body tells you, If you sit still, your brain will be confused and you will be dizzy.


    At that time, a large number of viewers had to leave less than half of "The Bournemouth 5". Of course, the cinema at the terminal could realize this phenomenon for the first time, plus the media, especially the new media with a different influence than before. Under the dual pressures of the film and the distributors, especially the consideration of "market factors", the 2d version "conformed to public opinion" was added just two days after the film was released.


    Perhaps a certain director is right that the biggest use of 3d is actually to shoot small pornography.


    Just this week, "The Bourne" appeared on the cover of the newly published "Vanity Fair" magazine.


    "Vanity Fair" uses Matt Damon''s Jason Byrne as the picture, and is supplemented by extremely eye-catching text.


    "A "Spy Shadows" has changed all the audience''s impression of the spy war story. There are no more high-tech equipment specially provided by the government, no more exotic beauties in long skirts. Civilian perspective and follow-up shots give the film An excellent sense of substitution, and Bourne¡¯s way of dealing with the enemy based on local materials reveals the ingenious ideas of the main creative everywhere."


    ""The Bourne Shadow" is the best spy film, it deserves its name."

 Chapter 271： Good spirit

    In the six major Hollywood studios, "The Bourne" is an ordinary medium-scale production, but for Relativity Entertainment, this is the top super A project.


    The resources for publicity and distribution are naturally closer to "The Bourne".


    In the "Vanity Fair" interview with Jason Byrne as the cover character, a passage from Ronan as the producer was also published.


    "Matt Damon and Jason Byrne are integrated. His wonderfulness, the kind of calmness, the kind of helplessness, the kind of perseverance, the kind of swearing to stop until he fails to reach his goal, are moving."


    Ronan also praised the role of Byrne and the starring role of Matt Damon: "Byrne never waits passively, but takes the initiative to attack and firmly controls the chess game in his own hands; he uses one person to fight against a large group. And an unshakable system, even if the power is weak, but being able to play this system in the palm of the hand, people have to make a case for him. This is the charm of "The Bourne", this is Matt Damon Charm!"


    It is impossible for the producer to blow himself up, and few people pay attention to it. They still have to blow the stars and movies before the curtain.


    Undoubtedly, as soon as "The Bourne" was released, it stood out from a series of bizarre, equipment competition, and extreme spectacle spy films.


    There is also a very important point. The previously huge publicity and screening scale of "Pearl Harbor" has suffered from all aspects of word-of-mouth, and the box office has fallen sharply. Now, the only thing that can really compete head-on with "The Bourne" in theaters is actually "The Tomb." "Li Ying" is a film.


    After the beginning of the working day, the box office of "The Bourne" began to decline normally, but the trend was relatively stable. From Monday to Thursday, four working days won 19.93 million US dollars.


    Then, the film ushered in its second weekend in North America.


    This weekend, the film with the largest scale was "Strange Doctor Dolittle 2" released by Twentieth Century Fox.


    This is a typical black comedy starring Eddie Murphy.


    Films similar to "Strange Doctor Dolittle 2" have always been more marketable in North America, and black comedy can be regarded as a relatively large category of commercial films.


    Strictly speaking, Jack-Chen¡¯s "Peak Hour" should also be included in the ranks of black comedies.


    After the film was released, it quickly seized the market, earning US$25.03 million in North American theaters for three days on weekends, and won the North American box office chart in one fell swoop.


    "The Bourneman" only spent a weekend in the top spot of the North American box office and slipped to second place. However, Ronan was quite satisfied with the $23.56 million box office.


    Ten days after its release, the North American box office of "The Bourne" has reached 93.34 million U.S. dollars.


    The weekend box office of "Tomb Raider", ranked third, has fallen to $10 million.


    The rate at which the popularity of "Pearl Harbor" decays is not proportional to the investment in the film. After only five weekends of release, the North American weekend box office plummeted to about $6 million.


    Disney''s ambitious war epic masterpiece, of course, is not a failure, but it is far from meeting expectations.


    In the past two years, Ronan has conducted in-depth analysis and synthesis based on the top 20 movies in the North American and global box office charts, combined with the production cost and publicity and distribution investment of each film, to compare the actual box office revenue at home and abroad. Basically come to a conclusion.


    For films with good box office and relatively high investment, the global box office must be at least three times the production cost to ensure that the film company may recover the cost through the box office.


    Of course, this is just an average calculation, and there must be different cases.


    Not surprisingly, the final box office number of "Pearl Harbor" is estimated to be a gap of more than $100 million from Disney''s psychological expectations.


    But this did not affect the cooperation between Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer. It is said that Disney is preparing to cooperate with Jerry Bruckheimer on a new film project.


    Ronan is very curious, what will the two cooperate?


    Although Jeff Kasenberg left Disney, the relevant information channels have been open, and he soon told Ronan that Bruckheimer Pictures was preparing to cooperate with Disney on a treasure hunt movie.


    A treasure hunt movie? Ronan was a little confused, because strictly speaking, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is also a treasure hunt theme.


    More accurate news, temporarily unable to inquire, Ronan is also cautious, maybe "Pirates of the Caribbean" should also be daily.


    Although the copyrights of related stories and characters have been registered with the Copyright Bureau, and they have even been specially filed with the screenwriters¡¯ union, Di Baobao and Bruckheimer Pictures will film according to the stories of their previous lives. 100% of them will infringe copyrights, but Hollywood¡¯s specious stories It¡¯s not uncommon for it to be filmed.


    Of course, under normal circumstances, genuine film companies will not deliberately infringe copyright, not to mention reputation issues, the follow-up troubles alone are too numerous to count, and the gains outweigh the losses.


    Ronan, however, believes that in the second half of this year, to be precise, he will officially put "Pirates of the Caribbean" on the agenda after September 11th.


    For such a top-notch production, just preparing and shooting, it takes about one and a half years to reserve.


    The only good news is that Ronan not only knows who the three protagonists are, because he was extremely impressed with this series, even the director is vaguely impressed.


    In the office, Ronan wrote the director, the lead actor and the capital in three big characters in his notebook.


    The director''s words can be found by people. He is not an unknown person himself, and should be easy to find.


    In terms of starring, the first movie is undoubtedly the structure of the Iron Triangle. Of course, Johnny Depp is not a captain.


    The current Johnny Depp is still a weird actor, far from the first line of Hollywood, let alone the so-called four kings of Hollywood in the future, it is estimated that up to 10 million US dollars can be paid.


    The other two actors do not need to invite stars. It seems that they were just a little famous little actors before shooting "Pirates of the Caribbean" for Miss A. They are not much better than Kate Beckinsale of "Pearl Harbor".


    For the little blacksmith, choose the fairy prince? It seems that finding a strong man is more suitable for a blacksmith, right? The fairy prince is of course not bad. In the Hollywood aesthetic, even the beautiful figure of a man is quite predictable, not really like a lady...


    These can be carefully considered after the establishment of the crew.


    The most critical issue is funding.


    Ronan has continuously participated in and produced multiple film projects. He knows that making movies in Hollywood is actually burning money. For a fantasy blockbuster like "Pirates of the Caribbean", if you want to shoot ideal effects, the cost of special effects alone may be Around $40 million, or even more.


    There are basically no speculations in special effects, and the amount of money invested is displayed most directly on the screen.


    According to Ronan''s estimation, the production cost of this film could not be less than 120 million US dollars.


    Although this money does not require a one-time investment and can be credited to the account one after another, only relying on internal financing can break the capital chain of Relativity Entertainment.


    Once the company''s liquidity is tight, it will definitely affect Ronan''s subsequent series of plans.


    It often takes more than two years for movies to go from investment to real gains.


    External financing is still the best option.


    I wonder if Koch Films in Germany and Mountain Foundation in India can raise such a huge amount of funds.


    Ronan also thought of the foundation he was planning to establish, which should be able to play a role by then.


    With the success of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series and the "Bourne Bourne" series, Relativity Entertainment will be able to gain a foothold in the commercial film market and will be able to launch more first-line productions at that time.


    The premise is that there will be no inexplicable suppression.


    Outside of the movie, it is still necessary to be appropriately low-key, anyway, there is still DreamWorks in front, acting as the best shield.


    It is not difficult for Ronan to find that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For many years to come, Relativity Entertainment will not find a more suitable development opportunity than now.


    Now DreamWorks seems to be very powerful. It took the Oscar for the best picture for two consecutive years. It looks like it may become the seventh largest in Hollywood at any time, attracting the attention of the six major companies, but hiding behind DreamWorks. The company provides a rare development space.


    In previous lives, Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment developed rapidly at the beginning of the century, which is not unrelated to this.


    From the beginning to the present, DreamWorks has always assumed the attitude of Lao Tzu to take the lead every day. It is strange that the Big Six companies do not give priority to combating DreamWorks.


    According to Ronan''s memory, the good days of DreamWorks can last two more years, and these two years can fully play the role of mt.


    So Steven Spielberg is actually a good man, and even a kind-hearted old Jewish man.


    Sacrifice me, a lot of happiness in the circle...


    The old man insisted on supporting DreamWorks until it was completely disintegrated. It is estimated that he also has a heart for mt.


    "My name is mt, a body with a copper wall and iron wall, I parry, I dodge, I use my body to guard you..."


    Infected by this kind of good spirit, Ronan also decided to be a good person for the time being not to encourage Jeff Katzenberg¡¯s DreamWorks animation studio to break up with Spielberg.


    A dream factory that looks powerful enough from the outside meets the development needs of relativistic entertainment.


    Nowadays, Lionsgate is in obscurity and Pinnacle Entertainment has developed awkwardly. Once DreamWorks falls, Relativity Entertainment will soon become a very eye-catching presence among Hollywood second- and third-tier film companies.


    At that time, Relativity Entertainment will inevitably usher in acquisitions or other commercial treatments.


    Before its own strength is not strong enough, this will make a lot of variables in the future development out of thin air.


    Soon, the overseas first-round screening results of "The Bourne" also spread to Los Angeles. The film''s first weekend in more than 30 countries and regions won the overseas box office of 45.6 million US dollars.


    In the coming weeks, the film''s release range will rapidly expand to all parts of the world, including the eastern market across the Pacific.


    The excellent box office performance and word-of-mouth of "The Bourne" also attracted the attention of many people, some of whom focused on the company behind the film.

 Chapter 272： Look down on people too much

    Paramount Pictures Headquarters, Hollywood, Los Angeles.


    Shirley Lansing looked at a document in her hand and asked her assistant: "What''s the situation of this relativity entertainment? From Halloween last year to the present, there are four movies that have sold out in succession?"


    She flipped through the file and frowned slightly: "Human Purification Project 2 has a global box office of 135.89 million U.S. dollars, and overseas theaters are still in theaters. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon''s North American box office is $161.2 million. The House of Death has a global box office of 46.87 million U.S. dollars. The global box office will soon exceed 150 million US dollars..."


    Among these films, except for the North American rights of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which was bought by the Embassy Pictures of Relativity Entertainment, the other three films are all produced and released by Relativity Entertainment itself, and the overseas screenings have not yet ended.


    The assistant said at this time: "Relativity Entertainment was founded in 1999 by Ronan Anderson. It currently has two subsidiaries, namely Shahai Entertainment as a production company and Embassy Pictures as a distribution company."


    Shirley Lansing nodded slightly: "Ronan Anderson?"


    This name seems familiar.


    The assistant reminded: "You once met Ronan Anderson at a party, an introduction from Tom Cruise. Ronan Anderson and Tom Cruise are now very close, and it is said that the two have a very good personal relationship."


    "I remember." A young face flashed before Shirley Lansing''s eyes: "Blair the Witch was also issued by Ronan Anderson''s company?"


    "Yes," the assistant answered.


    Shirley Lansing frowned slightly: "This company is developing very fast?"


    The assistant said: "The speed of development is very fast. Since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment in 1999, according to incomplete statistics, the total film revenue has reached 45.2 million US dollars. Of course, this figure is not accurate. The other party is not a listed company. Evaluation agencies can only make rough estimates."


    Shirley Lansing''s wrinkled face is full of thoughts: "This is in the second-tier film company, the performance is also top."


    The assistant echoed: "In 2000, among the second-tier Hollywood film companies, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s revenue was second only to DreamWorks and Summit Entertainment, but the latter¡¯s revenue was more derived from the reissue of its huge film library."


    Shirley Lansing quickly made a judgment: Relativity Entertainment is a very promising young company. Compared with the more powerful background of Summit Entertainment and DreamWorks, the strength is relatively not very strong, but the advantage is that it has multiple series of movies.


    The data is very clear. The Human Removal Project has already filmed two parts. The Reaper is now preparing for a sequel. The Bourne Shadow is a trilogy. It has also reached a long-term film adaptation cooperation with Capcom of Japan on the Resident Evil game.


    Movies that can be serialized are all tools for revenue.


    Shirley Lansing told her assistant: "Let the people in the market research department pay more attention to this relativity entertainment, every quarter...no, every six months, submit me a related report."


    The assistant quickly recorded it.


    Shirley Lansing¡¯s energy quickly turned away. A film company that even DreamWorks can¡¯t compare to it is not worth her wasting too much time. Paramount Pictures will not put too much energy into it. If Relativity Entertainment develops Smooth, just like those small and medium-sized companies that have developed in the past, just find a suitable opportunity to directly buy it and become a subsidiary.


    Not every film company is as ambitious as DreamWorks.


    Although the situation of DreamWorks is not very good, and good friend Spielberg is in a lot of troubles, no one can ignore the influence of DreamWorks giants and the international consortium behind them, such as opponents of this level. Counterattack the upper ranks.


    The capacity of the North American film market has almost reached its limit, and the six companies are already very crowded in the first layer of cake.


    This level really cannot accommodate new companies coming to grab the cake.


    At a party with Ron Mayer some time ago, the giant of Universal Pictures was right that no matter how good their relationship with Spielberg is, they must not be merciful where DreamWorks should be suppressed, otherwise their current position will not be firm.


    At the beginning of July, the box office in North America officially broke the 100 million U.S. dollar mark, and the global box office reached 168.9 million U.S. dollars.


    Since there is still a long show time in the follow-up, it can be said that this film has been a success.


    The sequel''s various negotiations have also made key progress, especially Matt Damon, as the actor. After changing the brokerage company, Ronan and Ronan had three rounds of negotiations and reached an agreement on Matt Damon¡¯s pay. The follow-up detailed negotiations were handed over to the associate producer of the crew.


    Matt Damon''s sequel pays up to 10 million U.S. dollars, not including the later share.


    This is also the result of Ronan''s efforts to negotiate, and there is a third part behind, which can be an important bargaining chip in the next part of the negotiation.


    Matt Damon is also quite satisfied with the salary to cross the tens of millions of dollars in one step.


    Both parties are very sincere in continuing to cooperate and can feel each other''s sincerity.


    In addition, director Paul Greengrass''s salary has risen to $5 million, which is also in line with the worth of a director at a box office of 100 million yuan.


    Ronan is still very tight in terms of salary negotiations. Commercial negotiations are basically the same, especially in the face of celebrities whose self-confidence has almost exploded. If the price is improperly reduced, these guys will definitely dared to rebound to a jaw-dropping level. .


    For example, a certain Warner Bros. crew wanted to invite a certain star to play a role in a small role. Because the director particularly admired him, he relaxed a bit in terms of pay. As a result, the actor directly asked for nearly twice as much. Net worth of 13 million US dollars in salary.


    And this is not a protagonist or supporting role, but a cameo role, which is more classified as a friendly price in Hollywood.


    The cooperation naturally ended, and I am afraid that the crew is also regretting the invitation strategy adopted.


    Most importantly, this kind of thing has a terrifying continuity, especially for production companies.


    Today, you can hire a leading actor without caring about a little salary. What about the leading actress and the director? Is the company''s follow-up film project? None of the celebrity agents are simple goods.


    This is not an issue involving a little money, but an issue involving very large funds.


    Bourne Shadow 2, which is Bourne¡¯s hegemony, will begin preparations in August, and filming will begin around the beginning of next year. It will be released in the summer of 2003.


    After one year, the Bournegro can leave more room for offline market development.


    According to Ronan¡¯s judgment, the film¡¯s offline market revenue may be much higher than the theater¡¯s box office.


    The video tapes of the Bournegro are in production and will be distributed in August and are expected to be officially launched in November or December.


    During this period of time, the changes brought about by social politics will definitely reduce the impact.


    And offline markets are different from public places like theaters that are afraid of terrorist attacks. When people are traumatized, they can hide in their homes, sit in front of the TV, and watch interesting things and healing videos.


    Having said that, in this special time period, will the sales of art blockbusters produced in the San Fernando Valley be particularly good? This kind of film dissipates hostility, consumes energy, exercises, and is good for physical and mental health. It also allows the people of the United States to have nowhere to vent their anger and has a suitable channel to vent...


    It is a pity that Ronan has only studied the film itself in his previous life, not the manufacturer behind the film.


    Like Woodpecker,,,,, Black Factory, he really didn''t know what it was.


    It seems that this industry is very profitable. It is said that the overall market value even exceeds that of Hollywood. If the opportunity is right in the future, will you also get a related manufacturer? Will this be too low a force?


    But I heard that the shareholders behind the major art factories in San Fernando Valley are all star companies or general groups like General Electric.


    If it is true, then it is not surprising.


    As long as it can make money, capital will not let go of every industry.


    It was also at the end of July that Ronan met Uvibauer who had rushed back to Los Angeles from Irvine.


    "They look down on people too much!"


    I don¡¯t know why, Uvibauer¡¯s full-faced meaty face revealed a faint emotion called grievance: "No matter how I am, there is also a director who successfully adapted a movie from a game!"


    Ronan knew that Uvibauer was talking about his contact with Blizzard, and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Uvibauer even had a hoarse voice: "They don''t sell me the copyrights of Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo games, and they said that they would rather never adapt the movies or sell me the copyrights of these games. This kind of director."


    "What''s wrong with a director like me?" Uvibauer raised his voice unconsciously: "How can I say my first film has sold nearly 50 million dollars in box office around the world!"


    Ronan has no special feelings for Blizzard and asked: "Is there no hope at all?"


    Uvibauer shook his head: "There is no normal way, unless we find a way to get Blizzard."


    "Forget it." Ronan thinks it is not worth investing so much energy in Blizzard''s game adaptation film, and it is better to leave Blizzard''s future operation on the street, and said to Uvibauer: "The game industry is developing very fast. There are too many movies, and there are many suitable for film adaptations. You can continue to look for other projects, especially those games that have just been launched."


    Some game projects are eager to recover capital after they are launched. It should be easy to operate selling movie copyrights for money.


    Uvibauer nodded and said: "I have a friend who played the internal version of a role-playing stand-alone game. It is said to be very interesting. This game will be launched soon. I will contact the game company first."


    Ronan encouraged: "Uvi, I believe in your ability."


    Even if no new project can be found, Uvibauer can return to direct the sequel to the House of Death.

 Chapter 273： Find the right entry point

    No matter how bad it is, the House of Death has indeed achieved great commercial success. After the North American box office share was paid, as of July, the total investment of 8 million US dollars has been exchanged for nearly 35 million US dollars in revenue. , It can be said to be a big profit.


    No one can expect that every small cost is Blair the Witch.


    Most of those Hollywood movies that actually produce millions of dollars can make hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits.


    Ronan doesn''t know which game company''s classic games Uvibauer will focus on. As long as the copyright and investment are appropriate, he will still support Uvibauer.


    As for ruining game classics, it doesn''t matter to a film merchant or a non-gaming fan.


    If there are enough revenues, Ronan will dare to let Uvibauer shoot in World of Warcraft if he can get the copyright.


    Thinking about the effects of the shots, people get goose bumps all over.


    Recalling the background story of being eaten by Blizzard over and over again, Ronan suddenly found a suitable entry point, and the future success rate seemed to be relatively large.


    The key is to choose a protagonist from among many Warcraft heroes!


    This is the key! The likes of Anduin Lothar, World Sa, Arthas, King Val and Sylvanas are all weak.


    Think about the social situation ten years later. What kind of protagonist can be popular?


    Of course it was Jaina Proudmoore, the daughter of the sea.


    Women, feminists, can be classified as American leftists before Theramore is over. For the sake of friends with abnormal skin and looks, they will not hesitate to kill relatives and find a way to get rid of the father who has made serious racist mistakes.


    Doesn''t this act of selling father coincide with the political correctness of that period?


    Correct! Also, if you really want her to be the heroine, you must add a female identity. It is better to cross races. Are there any more famous women among orcs, trolls, and tauren?


    This film was shot at that time, absolutely kicking the Golden Globe Award, punching the Oscar, even black panther than Panthers.


    No wonder the adaptation of Blizzard''s previous life failed so miserably, and finally fell to the point of selling the props to stop the loss. That was because the wrong protagonist was found and the wrong entry point was found.


    If Blizzard shoots World of Warcraft after the Panther fire, maybe it will wait for some inspiration.


    Films like Panthers can become the annual box office champions in North America. It can only be said that cultural differences and social conditions have too much influence on the film.


    For example, Shrek, during overseas screenings, some reversal of classic fairy tales and jokes, was criticized by the media in some conservative countries for disrespecting literature and classics, and making classic fairy tales smug.


    Ronan would like to ask these guys who always criticize others for disrespecting the classics, do they know the original version of these classic fairy tales? Should the fairy tales published in their country respect the classics? Respect the original?


    The overseas screenings of Shrek have received excellent responses in the traditional Western market, but in some places, both the box office and the reputation can only be said to be average.


    After all, for conservative-minded people, even in harmless movies like Shrek, they can interpret 10,000 kinds of maliciousness.


    By the beginning of July, the film released by Embassy Pictures had been screened in more than 50 countries and regions, with a cumulative overseas box office of over 135 million U.S. dollars, and it was easy to pass 200 million U.S. dollars in the end.


    Naturally, Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios have renewed the Shrek sequel distribution contract. All sequels of this series and DreamWorks Animation Studios will be handed over to Embassy Pictures for overseas full copyright distribution.


    Although Ronan and Jeff Katzenberg often practice golf together and their personal relationship has developed very well, DreamWorks Animation Studios did not easily tie themselves to the Embassy Pictures, and obviously did not want to walk on one leg.


    This is a normal operating strategy, and Ronan did not force it.


    Besides, there are many classic animation feature films produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio, but there are also many bad films.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio is sometimes a lot like Ridley Scott, and the film produced is always good and bad.


    For example, Xiao Ma Wang, a key animated feature film project invested in at the same time as Shrek, Ronan does not remember DreamWorks filming such a film, so he would not be interested in publishing.


    Ronan had a detailed chat with Jeff Katzenberg, and wanted to win a series about African animals that DreamWorks Animation Studio had just put on the agenda.


    He has seen several prototype drawings of animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes and hippos in the initial creative drafts of the DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    According to Jeff Kasenberg, the original inspiration of the film''s story stems from a simple question: What would happen if zoo animals that have been living in the civilized world were placed in the primeval forest?


    If I remember correctly, this is the Madagascar series.


    Later, penguins of Madagascar were derived.


    The two series of Shrek and Madagascar also truly confirmed the style of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    The current preliminary production budget is $70 million.


    Ronan knows very well that, compared to the huge cost of hundreds of millions of dollars that Pixar studios will inevitably bring about excellence, DreamWorks Animation Studios pays more attention to spending a small amount of money to do big things, so the animation feature film is really better than the picture quality and special effects. Pixar''s film is so short.


    For example, Monster Power Company and Finding Nemo, in fact, a quick glance reveals that the picture quality far exceeds that of Shrek and Madagascar.


    Before Pixar Studio was acquired by Walt Disney, it was a veritable group of gangsters.


    How many shares of Pixar Studios does Steve Jobs have? Even after listing, there should be more than 50%, right?


    If it continues to develop on a normal track, Pixar Studios will eventually be acquired by Walt Disney.


    The key person to accomplish all this is called Robert Iger.


    All relevant news and information in the previous life were mentioned when explaining the acquisition. The first big move that Robert Iger took after he took office in 2005 was to personally convince Steve Jobs to agree to Walt Disney''s acquisition of Pixar. studio.


    This can be regarded as the first step of Di Bao Bao''s revival.


    The current Robert Iger has just been transferred from abc TV station to Disney for a short time. He is only an executive in the entertainment department, and he is still far away from his previous life.


    If I remember correctly, it seems that around 2003, the team headed by Roy Disney began to attack Michael Eisner. Disney¡¯s already sharp internal conflicts broke out completely. Robert Iger, who was originally invisible and leaky, was taken by Michael Eisner. After Na was promoted vigorously, he began to embark on the first stage of Disney.


    Robert Iger belonged to the person promoted by Michael Eisner, but eventually succeeded Michael Eisner.


    Power struggles have never been so tender.


    The ghost knew why Robert Iger could win the support of Roy Disney and many other shareholders and directors who opposed Michael Eisner.


    But in any case, Robert Iger is a very capable person.


    In the past, Disney could not even find a suitable successor.


    It seems that this smiling Mickey Mouse is interested in participating in the US presidential election.


    Yes, Angelina Jolie has this idea.


    She walked on the path that George Clooney had always wanted to walk, but did not succeed.


    If there is a President Julie in America in the future, it will be really wonderful.


    The prodigal girl will not change her gold...


    "Lindsey, I have finished reading your manuscript."


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan looked at the delicate Lindsay Bill and said: "The revised version is very good. Katniss has been particularly successful in shaping, and this role will become a classic of female independence."


    Lindsay Bill sat in a chair and said with a smile: "It''s fine if you are satisfied." She is already familiar with Ronan, so you are welcome, and said directly: "Can the manuscript be handed over to the publisher?"


    Ronan nodded: "I will ask someone to contact Random House in the afternoon and pass the manuscript to them. With Twilight in front, this publication is not a problem."


    He thought about it, and added: "You still have your signature in the author column."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and said, "Well, good."


    To be able to sign a work, for other gunmen ghostwriters, she can''t even think about it, but she has received such treatment twice in succession, which is quite satisfying.


    Ronan added: "Linsey, your next stage of work is to cooperate with Random House to revise the Hunger Games manuscript, and then complete Gray''s Fifty Shadows. This is our last contract."


    "Don''t worry, Ronan." Lindsay Bill was confident: "I''m ready."


    She was a little embarrassed and said, "Some time ago I went to San Fernando Valley to watch a similar film."


    Ronan did not expect that she had made such serious preparations and said: "After completing this 50 shadows of Gray, if you want to develop into screenwriting, you can continue to stay at Shahai Entertainment. I will let the company provide you with formal Screenwriting contract. In addition..."


    Suddenly he remembered the right to adapt the summer novel of the jeans he had received, which is undoubtedly suitable for female screenwriters, and Lindsay Bill''s ability has also been proven.


    "I have a female film project here." Ronan said appropriately: "After you finish Gray''s fifty shadows, you can devote yourself to the script creation of this project."


    Lindsay Bill couldn''t suppress the excitement in her heart and said, "Okay! I will definitely satisfy you!"


    Soon, the young female screenwriter happily left Ronan''s office.


    Everyone has different ideas. Compared to a writer, Lindsay Bill prefers to be a screenwriter.


    Ronan left the company before get off work hours and took two bodyguards to the Auto City to receive the ordered vehicles.

 Chapter 274： Carpe Diem

    I went to the Auto City, accompanied by the sales manager, and inspected the three ordered cars. Ronan paid the final payment and directly replaced the working car with the newly arrived black Bentley elegant, the other BMW 5 and McLaren sports cars, Together with the replaced Cadillac, let the people from Motor City send it to Beverly Hills.


    This brand new elegant car, together with the various accessories ordered by Ronan, cost nearly 550,000 US dollars, has a more spacious interior and the most advanced on-board equipment.


    The most important thing is that the ride is very comfortable, like a first-class airplane.


    For the rich, this is a standard ride-on vehicle.


    Back to the future Century Manor, Ronan tried a black BMW 5 and a red McLaren sports car.


    Since it is the first generation 5, the appearance looks a bit dated, but the overall performance is not bad enough to meet Ronan''s daily driving needs.


    In fact, he didn''t drive much time by himself.


    As for the red McLaren sports car, it is a typical type of bag, it can be said that it is a special purpose.


    These three cars alone cost Ronan nearly one million dollars.


    Later, I bought a Ford pickup truck as a special vehicle for the estate. It is estimated that there is no need to purchase a new vehicle in a short time.


    Ronan felt that in the next step of renewal of transportation, we should consider flying in the sky or sailing in the sea.


    By the way, there have been yacht companies that have gone to Shahai Entertainment to take the initiative to sell


    However, Ronan has no consideration in this regard for the time being.


    In early July, Angela Lindevo came to Los Angeles from New York.


    Ronan personally drove Angela Lindevo to the future world.


    The modern and elegant wrought iron gates of the manor slid open to both sides. Ronan drove his vehicle into the winding road shaded by trees. Angela Lindwo looked around curiously. The area, greenery and environment of this luxurious manor are far beyond. Unexpectedly.


    "Have you circled the tops of Beverly Hills into your home?" Angela Lindevo''s fox had admiration and admiration in his eyes: "This is the new home you are talking about?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I moved in only in May."


    When the car drove out of the woods, there was a flat lawn in front, a huge lawn edge, and a granite plaza of the same size. The buildings behind the plaza were extraordinary from outside.


    Angela Lindevo is not a woman without knowledge, and the status of a supermodel is enough for her to have extraordinary insights. She said in a little amazement: "Ronan, can I say you will really enjoy it?"


    Ronan shrugged and stopped in front of the front door. He opened the door and said, "Isn''t a quality life what we are after?"


    Angela Lindwo also got out of the car and looked at the woods when she came, and said, "The area is too big. How long does it take to make a round here?"


    Ronan opened the trunk, took out his luggage, and said, "I will take you for a morning run tomorrow morning."


    "Are you going to let me live here?" Angela Lindevo asked, looking at Ronan.


    Ronan asked, "Why not?" He smiled and said, "Aren''t you here on vacation? Of course you want to enjoy the best life."


    Angela Lindwo''s fox''s eyes flashed, and he took a small luggage bag in Ronan''s hand and said, "Then I''m welcome."


    In fact, this is quite good, it is more comfortable than staying in a hotel.


    Angela Lindwo followed Ronan into the hall, and saw a housekeeper not much older than her standing at the door to greet her.


    Ronan gave the car key directly to Nikia, and said, "Let''s let someone go in the garage." He turned around and said, "Anji, let''s go upstairs to put the luggage first, and then I will show you around."


    "Okay." Angela Lindevo looked at the hall curiously. When she passed by the housekeeper, she smiled and nodded and said, "Hello."


    "Hello, Miss Lindwall." Nikia responded politely.


    Ronan took Angela Lindevo to the master bedroom on the third floor. Most of the cloakrooms here were empty. There was enough space for Angela Lindevo to put her clothes and luggage. After she had simply sorted them out, the two of them first I went to the open-air garden outside to take a look, then went downstairs and walked around.


    "Very beautiful, elegant and full of modernity." Angela Lindwo praised: "I already like it here."


    Ronan took her hand and said, "If you like, you can live in my place every time you come over. There will always be a room for you here."


    Angela Lindevo looked at Ronan with his fox eyes: "Is it just a room?"


    Ronan said, "I have many rooms here."


    Angela Lindevo did not continue the topic, and took the initiative to turn to the conversation: "This house is really good."


    Ronan said casually: "Mortgage and property taxes are also scary."


    Angela Lindevo couldn''t help laughing and said, "You are so funny."


    The two of them turned around and came to the lobby on the first floor. Angela Lindevo, with her hands behind her back, looked at each wall slowly, as if she was admiring works of art.


    She turned her head to look at Ronan and said, "You lack some decorative artworks here."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I have a fair eye on this aspect. You can accompany me to see if you have time." He pointed to the wall and said, "If I choose myself, there will be movie posters full of them."


    Angela Lindevo couldn''t help shook her head: "This way you can work and live regardless of work and life, and you can''t rest and relax when you come home."


    Ronan came to the sofa and sat down and asked, "How do you relax?"


    "Don''t think about work." Angela Lindevo sat next to Ronan: "You should eat, drink, and play."


    She sighed: "The supermodel''s life is not as good as expected."


    This is indeed true. The problem is that 90% of women in the world are engaged in work far less than supermodels.


    Perhaps supermodels will face problems like this, such as harassment in certain areas, but many girls who look better in the workplace have troubles in this area.


    No matter how you look at it, supermodels are actually the top lucky group of people in the world.


    Ronan prepared a grand welcome dinner for Angela Lindevo. Although only the two of them enjoyed the dinner, they each had more than a dozen side dishes, which combined the essence of Chinese and Western dishes.


    "Maid, butler, bodyguard, personal chef, and luxury manor." Angela Lindevo said with a smile: "Ronan, it''s only been a few months, you have changed so much."


    Ronan said calmly: "This is a change in the direction of a better life, so this change is positive."


    Angela Lindevo echoed: "It is indeed a positive change." She turned to ask: "Is making movies so profitable?"


    Ronan is also not humble: "I made a lot of money in these movies, and there are some sequels later, and the risk is relatively small."


    "It seems that I chose the wrong industry." Angela Lindevo said deliberately: "I knew I would come to Hollywood to be a producer."


    Ronan randomly suggested: "Why don''t you switch to an actor? I happen to be short of heroines."


    Angela Lindwo shook her head: "It''s too late to change careers. I have almost done my best in this industry. I can''t abandon everything and run for you."


    Ronan said sternly: "I promise you will be better in the future."


    Angela Lindwo was silent for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "I still think it''s good now."


    Ronan did not reluctantly, and raised a glass to Angela Lindwo: "Angie, then I wish you better and better."


    Just like Carmen Cass and Paya Ka Chopra, Ronan sincerely hopes that these people who have had intersections with him will become better in the future. If he can help appropriately, he will not be stingy.


    Or maybe it was too young, Angela Lindwo obviously didn''t mean to stabilize.


    The two of them did not talk about topics that were too in-depth, and they were both young and capitalized people. They didn''t need to think about the future too much. Being happy together is more important than anything else.


    That night, Ronan and Angela Lindewo were extremely crazy, the lights in the master bedroom on the third floor had not been turned off, and the morning jog that had been said before was naturally soaked.


    By the time the two came down from the upper floor, they could have lunch directly.


    In the afternoon, Ronan drove that red McLaren sports car to take Angela Lindevo to the beach for a ride, out of Beverly Hills, along the Santa Monica Boulevard to the Santa Monica Beach, and along the Coastal Boulevard. Head north and go straight to Malibu.


    Although he was out for a drive, Ronan didn''t want the comedy to turn into a tragedy. The speed of the car was kept below 50 miles to avoid unresponsiveness.


    Ronan drove from Malibu to North Hollywood again and took Angela Lindevo to the previous house to take a look, which was considered to satisfy Angela Lindevo''s curiosity.


    That night, Ronan dealt with the work he was holding in his hands, and then called his assistant Connie to explain to him, and then rented a larger luxury yacht to accompany Angela Lindevo on vacation at sea.


    At sea , other people are restricted from accessing the upper two decks. Accompanied by the blue sky and cool sea breeze, Ronan and Angela Lindevo fully release themselves and do whatever they think of.


    The two young and energetic bodies exhausted every bit of energy without reservation.


    Even the two people who were playing almost crazy, even tried it when they went swimming in the sea.


    For young men and women, especially young men and women who are in the entertainment industry, indulgence is never a crime, but a timely pleasure.


    Enjoyment and joy are always short-lived. After four days at sea, Ronan returned to Los Angeles with Angela Lindevo, and Angela Lindevo¡¯s vacation came to an end.


    Just like picking it up in person, Ronan personally sent Angela Lindevo to the airport, watching her enter the gate and return to Vanity Fair, a super model.


    It was completely different from the first close contact with Carmen Cass, Ronan did not have any messy emotions, and felt that this kind of life was also good.


    There is no burden, no responsibility, and some just have fun in time.

 Chapter 275： foundation

    After leaving Angela Lindevo, Ronan took a vacation and returned to his busy schedule. The popularity of Bourne Shadows is slowly declining in North America, with a cumulative gross of $135.6 million at the box office.


    The scale of overseas screenings is still expanding. It has appeared in the film market of 45 countries and regions, and the overseas box office has collected a total of US$78.57 million.


    Compared with North America, the overseas response of this film is slightly worse.


    This is also in Ronan''s prediction. After all, the publicity for Robert Lu Delun really plays a role in the North American market.


    It is estimated that few people overseas will recognize Robert Luthern as the father of "modern political thrillers."


    At the same time, the third film released by Embassy Pictures this summer has also entered the final preparation stage. "Fatal Turn" will be released in late July.


    This horror thriller of torture and killing is a typical short-distance outburst contestant. The main ticket sales will be concentrated in the first two or three weekends. If the box office hits the street in the first week, it basically means a commercial failure.


    Therefore, all aspects of publicity are constantly increasing, and even Gilmour Del Toro, who is preparing for the sequel of "Reaper Is Coming", temporarily put aside the preparatory work and invests in the promotion of "Fatal Turn" instead.


    There is nothing to say about the propaganda of this kind of horror film, it belongs to the usual type of Hollywood.


    Create some rumors that there are serial terrorist killers in a certain area, and then cooperate with some of the footage and logos of the film to create some panic atmosphere. If it can cause social panic, it would be ideal.


    But after "Blair the Witch", it is too difficult to use this deceptive method.


    However, this kind of plasma torture movie has always been a strong traditional horror film type in North America, and there is no need to make too special publicity to attract the attention of horror movie fans.


    The release time is set in late July, which is also the end of the traditional summer vacation. During this time period, audiences will enter the theater relatively less due to the relationship between wallet and enthusiasm. As a result, truly competitive films are rarely selected at this time. Duan was released, and now the director named Christopher Nolan is not well-known for the time being, and has not developed the so-called Nolan schedule in mid-to-late July.


    Relatively small competition, relatively large audiences of plasma horror film types, coupled with good response in the trial screening, "Fatal Bend" in early July finalized 2,300 theaters.


    This is also related to the success of the films launched by Embassy Pictures.


    Cinema companies are also pursuing commercial profits. A film released by a distribution company can always bring large profits and huge passenger flow. The next film will naturally receive the cinema company''s good resources.


    There are still three weeks away from the release of "Deadly Bend", and various promotions have been launched on a large scale.


    Ronan will participate in the formulation of the plan and will review the specific plan, but he rarely directly participates in the specific publicity and distribution work. There are professional staff under the Embassy Pictures.


    After more than two years of development, the North American distribution channels of Embassy Pictures have become increasingly mature, and the overseas distribution network has gradually improved. Distribution of films is no longer a difficult task.


    Ronan made an appointment with lawyer Dinah-ampton and Scott to discuss the foundation matters.


    "The information has been prepared, and lawyer Dinah and I have also applied for formal registration." Scott said concisely: "The two foundations will be approved by mid-August at the latest."


    Ronan nodded and asked attorney Dinah: "What about the law?"


    Lawyer Dinah said: "There is no legal problem, and you fully meet the requirements for registering a personal foundation."


    Ronan asked again: "What about private equity funds?"


    Scott first replied: "The establishment is not a big problem, but the recruitment of funds needs attention."


    Attorney Dinah explained in detail: "U.S. law stipulates that investors who invest in private equity funds must be qualified investors. The so-called qualified investors mean that individual investors must have securities assets of more than US$5 million. , And the average annual income in the last two years is higher than US$200,000, or the income including spouse is higher than US$300,000; if the investment is made in the name of a legal entity, the property of the organization is at least US$1 million."


    Ronan nodded slowly. The regulations in this area are actually quite strict.


    Attorney Dinah continued: ¡°Before September 1, 1996, no more than 100 private equity funds invested by eligible purchasers need not be approved by the U.S. Securities Commission. After September 1, 1996, according to the National Securities According to the Market Reform Law, this limit is increased to 500."


    Ronan smiled: "500 people, it seems that the range is quite wide."


    As the name suggests, the establishment of his personal foundation is mainly used for his personal investment, and the various income and dividends obtained in his hands are transferred to the investment market after September 11 to buy some stocks.


    Funds are not too much, but with the current stock market situation, the future gains will be great.


    This can also make him personally invincible, and even be used as a backhand to reverse the situation at critical moments.


    The private equity fund established is a relatively rare film investment fund in North America in this era.


    Just as securities foundations absorb investment in major investment securities, the purpose of film foundations is also to absorb foreign funds and then invest in film projects.


    Ronan further asked: "The film foundation I established to invest in the film project produced by Shahai Entertainment has no legal issues, right?"


    Attorney Dinah gave the answer immediately: "There is no problem with the law."


    This was consistent with what Ronan knew. He vaguely remembered that the Relativity Entertainment in his previous life was also a foundation at the beginning. Later, he acquired a film company and at the same time absorbed funds from Wall Street to invest in film projects produced by the company. It went well, but the film market had a mediocre response, with losses one after another, which eventually led to the company''s bankruptcy.


    Spending other people''s money and doing your own thing is the operating strategy of many companies.


    A private equity fund like this usually gives 10% to 15% of the annual income, and the foundation can extract 20% of the profit from each investment as a commission and daily operation cost.


    Therefore, a film foundation that raises funds externally and invests in project production is very important for Ronan''s next large-scale production plan.


    This can effectively provide revenue.


    As long as the film is successful, it can bring stable income to investors, thereby attracting more investment, and providing a steady stream of funds for film production under Relativity Entertainment.


    The overall cost of these funds is relatively low.


    For a long period of time, Ronan, in order to avoid the troubles or other possible threats brought by the six major companies, it is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to go public and raise funds easily, so he must work hard to open up funding channels and make large-scale movies and subsequent TV shows. The collection of shooting is all money-burning machines.


    Lawyer Dinah had already communicated enough with Ronan, and he gave Ronan some legal explanations about the Film Foundation.


    To successfully register the film fund, Ronan needs a partner at the very least. He is prepared for this. Although Tony Koch is a German, he is fully qualified in the United States, where business is extremely open.


    As for the follow-up operations, careful planning is needed, and the film foundation will not play a big role in the short term.


    Financing alone is not an easy task.


    U.S. law has very strict regulations on private equity funds, and private equity funds are not allowed to conduct any public advertising!


    Moreover, the admission qualifications are also determined. This is a game that can only be played by some institutions and the rich.


    Of course, compared to those private equity funds that play leverage and hedging, the rules of film private equity funds are much looser. As there is no direct legal provision for the time being, some management rules of personal film funds are applied in this regard.


    As long as you don¡¯t run away with money, don¡¯t evade taxes, don¡¯t engage in investment fraud and other violations of the law, there is a lot of room for other operations.


    Moreover, there are only a few private equity film investment funds in Hollywood, not without them, and there are many ready-made cases that can be used for reference.


    At this time, Lawyer Dinah reminded: ¡°I suggest that you also register an offshore foundation. The place of registration can be Luxembourg in Western Europe, the Channel Islands in the United Kingdom, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and other tax havens. Maybe in the future. Can be used."


    Ronan agreed: "Yes."


    Attorney Dinah added: "There are no legal issues for the time being. I will communicate with you in time if there is something to follow."


    Ronan nodded slightly.


    Scott asked at this time: "Where is the source of funds for the foundation?"


    Ronan said directly: "For my personal fund, after the registration is successful, I will transfer a large amount of funds to the foundation, and then you will invest in accordance with my requirements."


    "No problem." Scott asked again: "Where is the film investment fund?"


    He suggested: "The best source of funding is actually Wall Street, where there are many investment institutions."


    Ronan raised his hand and interrupted Scott: "The best source of funding is overseas. In this regard, I am still collecting information and investigating. I will talk about how to do it after the foundation is established."


    In the previous life, Hollywood''s film private equity investment funds, the largest source of investment, on the one hand, are various investment institutions of Wall Street, large and small, and on the other hand, overseas funds.


    There are many film investment funds that choose to cooperate with Wall Street funds, but more still prefer to cooperate with overseas investors.


    As for the reason, those who have been deeply involved in Hollywood basically understand it.


    The foundation still needs time. As Dinah and Scott are watching, Ronan is more relieved. The biggest problem is the film investment fund attracting funds.


    You can''t publicize with fanfare. The network of contacts is very important. The most important thing is how to look for investment overseas?


    This point must be carefully considered, where else funds can be used continuously.


    And this is normal investment.

 Chapter 276： High-end competition plan

    In his previous life, Ronan was a practitioner in the film and television industry on the other side of the Pacific. Some things he saw may not be remembered, but he would be a bit impressed when he was reminded.


    For film private equity funds, what he knows most is the relativity entertainment of previous lives, but it was a tragedy.


    Like the Melrose platter plan, etc., I have only heard of it, but the specific content is unknown.


    There is another, I have heard of the name and the general idea, the Tinder Pacific Fund established by Walt Disney. This foundation mainly invests in the film projects of Walt Disney''s three production companies, Disney, Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures.


    The source of funds for the Tinder Pacific Fund is said to be island countries.


    Ronan also doesn''t know exactly how to operate it.


    I can remember this popular product because he had read some information about film investment funds in his previous life.


    Of course, it is impossible for Ronan to remember any substantive content with that kind of browsing view.


    This is the cooperation between Walt Disney and the islanders in the future. The Tinder Pacific Fund does not yet know where it is.


    Ronan asked people to collect information on financial investment institutions across the Pacific region, and asked the Indian office of Embassy Pictures to try to contact Indian investment institutions.


    These are all possible sources of funding.


    As for private funds, wait for September 11th.


    Thinking of the 9/11 incident, Ronan suddenly found that he had overlooked an extremely important thing, Angela Lindevo was based in New York!


    After a brief thought, he dialed Angela Lindevo''s phone.


    "Ronan?" Angela Lindevo''s voice was slightly surprised: "Why did you call me suddenly?"


    "Last time you left, I forgot to tell you something." Ronan said with a smile.


    Angela Lindevo asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Ronan gave out the reasons just made up: "I may have a few banquets in early September. Do you have time to come to Los Angeles?"


    "Unfortunately, I didn''t have time in early September." Angela Lindevo said.


    Ronan frowned slightly, considering what to say.


    Angela Lindevo¡¯s words came again: ¡°The three major fashion weeks in Europe will begin in early September. I will go to Paris in mid-August to do related preparations, and I may stay in Europe for a long time. "


    Ronan stopped thinking about it, and simply said, "It''s a coincidence."


    After asking a few more about Angela Lindevo''s current situation, Ronan hung up the phone, no longer worrying about Angela Lindevo''s affairs.


    After putting away the phone, he felt that he was thinking too much. Even if Angela Lindevo stayed in New York in a place as big as New York, it would not happen to be near the World Trade Center.


    The old fox, Angela Lindevo, had been living well in his previous life.


    It seems that care is messy.


    Ronan shook his head and realized that he was still a very conscientious man.


    There are not many Hollywoods for a good man like me.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    On the weekend of Independence Day, Ronan, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Jeff Katzenberg met again on the golf club''s golf course to discuss golf skills.


    This time, the four did not go to the regular court, but found a swing practice range, saying that they would strengthen their swing technique practice.


    Tom Cruise practiced his swing there, and Will Smith stood aside confidently as a coach.


    Ronan and Jeff Katzenberg sat under the umbrella and chatted.


    "What is the total overseas revenue of "Shrek"?" Jeff Katzenberg asked seemingly casually: "I mean it can be in our hands."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said confidently: "The box office plus various offline revenues will be around 200 million US dollars."


    Jeff Kasenberg helped his glasses down: "More than I thought."


    Ronan told the truth: "It may take two to three years for this income to be actually achieved and received."


    The offline income of movies takes time, and it also takes time to pay back. In some inefficient markets, it is normal for taxation issues to delay for a few months.


    Jeff Katzenberg didn''t care: "DreamWorks Animation Studio finally has a masterpiece."


    "Isn''t there a "Prince of Egypt" before it?" Ronan was surprised.


    Jeff Katzenberg waved his hand: "That film, don''t mention it."


    Ronan took the initiative to change the subject and said, "Have you named the project in Africa?"


    Jeff Kasenberg said: "It was just named "Madagascar" at the beginning of this month. Now it''s just a creative idea. I don''t even have a script. I really want to start production. How can it be in 2003."


    He added: "The production sequence for the sequel of Shrek is ahead of it."


    Ronan understands that DreamWorks Animation Studio is not a group of Pixar players. For the company''s practical considerations, sequels with guaranteed revenue must be produced first.


    It is too early to talk about the overseas release of "Madagascar", Ronan did not mention it, and instead asked: "Are you familiar with Robert Iger?"


    "Bob." Jeremy Katzenberg gave Ronan a look and said, "You saw him last time. I have known him for a long time."


    Ronan said with regret: "I still want you to invite him out to play golf."


    What a clever man Jeff Kasenberg, he immediately understood Ronan''s meaning: "You have something to do with Bob?"


    Ronan did not deny: "I want to talk to him about something."


    Jeff Kasenberg said: "I remember hearing that, Disney sent him to Tokyo."


    "Go to the island country?" Ronan was a little surprised.


    Jeff Katzenberg picked up his phone and said, "I''ll call and ask." He made a call and then said to Ronan: "Bob was sent to Japan on a business trip by Disney last month. Next month Will be back to attend a movie premiere."


    Ronan said directly, "Can you ask him to meet?"


    Based on the phone call just now, Jeff Katzenberg said: "He may not have time. So let''s... I''ll get you an invitation letter for the premiere of the movie, and you will meet him yourself."


    Ronan nodded: "It''s okay." He asked, "What movie premiere."


    Jeff Katzenberg said casually: "The Princess Diaries, this is a movie project led by Bob''s entertainment department."


    Tom Cruise''s shout came over at this moment: "Ronan, Jerefer, what are you doing? Come and practice!"


    Ronan took a sip, took the club and walked over, standing on the batting position next to Tom Cruise, pressing the automatic ball feeder, and a small white ball immediately appeared on the ball position.


    He twisted his waist and shook his arm, swinging his club heavily and hitting the ball. The white ball drew a wonderful parabola and landed on the distant lawn.


    "Good!" Will Smith applauded: "Ronan''s technique has improved a lot!"


    Jeff Katzenberg lowered his glasses and also hit the ball with his swing. The ball fell to the ground just after it flew out.


    "Hey..." Jeff Kasenberg shook his head straight: "It seems that my skills are going to be the bottom."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "Don''t be discouraged, Jereffer. Don''t watch Ronan hit the ball far, but his accuracy is poor. You forget, he is the famous Mr. Sandpit and Pond."


    Will Smith laughed loudly with his charming ears on.


    Ronan was plausible: "I am a beginner, so I am like you, a group of old drivers."


    "Cut!" Will Smith said disdainfully: "Let us find reasons less. We are masters!"


    Ronan shook his head, pretending to be profound: "You don''t even know the highest level of golf into the hole, so you say you are a master?"


    Tom Cruise was surprised: "The highest level? What is this?"


    Ronan lowered his head to practice, and didn''t take Tom Cruise at all.


    Now even Will Smith and Jeff Katzenberg were curious, and asked: "Ronan, the highest level you mentioned refers to the technical level of Tiger Woods?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "Tiger Woods''s realm is far behind."


    The three people became more curious, and couldn''t help but urge them to ask: "Don''t sell it, just say it!"


    Ronan confirmed: "Do you really want to listen?"


    "of course."


    "You can''t imitate after listening."


    "Don''t worry, you won''t imitate."


    Seeing the curious look of the three of them, Ronan lowered his voice and said, "It''s too easy to get into a hole in an ordinary hole. If you change to a beauty..."


    After the three listened, Will Smith scratched his signature ears and said, "What you said makes sense, Ronan. The difficulty of what we practiced is really too low."


    Tom Cruise squeezed his chin: "This kind of practice is desirable."


    Jeff Kasenberg nodded slightly: "So golf can still be played like this."


    Ronan warned: "Don''t force yourself, don''t force people."


    Will Smith snorted coldly, and said, "Am I the kind of dishonest person? It''s boring to force. Tell you, 10,000 dollars a ball, some women grab it."


    Tom Cruise took up his club, and since his divorce, he has begun to let himself go: "I think the four of us should find a suitable time and venue to hold such a high-profile game!"


    "I participated in Will Smith is the first to echo.


    Ronan and Jeff Katzenberg will certainly not object to this kind of game that can deepen the relationship between small teams.


    Leaving Tom Cruise to discuss the details with the enthusiastic Jeff Kasenberg, Ronan came to Will Smith and asked: "I heard that Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay are ready to start. Prepared for "Jedi Men 2"?"


    Will Smith nodded and said: "The preparatory meeting has already been held, and I have talked with Michael Bay and Jerry several times in detail."


    Ronan asked: "I also heard that Jerry Bruckheimer is preparing a treasure hunt film project with Disney?"


    "You mean "National Treasure"?" Will Smith obviously knows more: "A legendary theme about the treasure of the Knights Templar."


    Hearing this, Ronan relaxed. It seems that the existence of the script and copyright of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has affected Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer.


    .. m.

 Chapter 277： Difficulties

    Say goodbye to Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Jeff Catzenberg. Ronan got on his Bentley and asked David to drive to Century City. He asked the agent of United Elite Brokerage. Meet Rethy Jacobs.


    Sitting in the car, Ronan first took out the "Pirates of the Caribbean" script and flipped it over. There were a few conceptual drawings of Captain Jack Sparrow.


    This was drawn specially by him.


    Now that he has memories of his previous life, Ronan is naturally unable to go around and make detours, making Johnny Depp and the stylist work hard to come up with smoky makeup and other looks. There is no need to waste this time.


    The shape and personality of Captain Jack Sparrow have been relatively perfect.


    After the Copyright Bureau registered the copyright for the characters and stories, the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment further improved the script. Ronan had part of the script for the characters. The main line of the script and the story is the same as that of the previous movies. The specific scenes and details need to be polished .


    Even though I¡¯ve seen this movie many times and I¡¯m so impressed, I even remember lines like "You almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow", but Ronan still forgets most of the scenes and needs the screenwriters to play. Imagination and creative ability.


    Ronan believes that the biggest problem with this crew is the main creative team and funding.


    The latter can be raised slowly through multiple channels, and the former should be finalized this year.


    The agent he is going to meet this time is called Tracy Jacobs. Among the clients he represents, he has the most core personnel in the previous life series.


    A man who played himself as a captain and a real Jack Sparrow.


    Yes, it is the famous Hollywood geek Johnny Depp.


    From another perspective, this is also a famous killer in Hollywood.


    Even in this age, various deeds of Johnny Depp are widely circulated in Hollywood.


    Drug use and drug use can only be regarded as Johnny Depp''s daily life when he was young.


    Fortunately, Johnny Depp has always been covered by Tim Bolton.


    How to manage Johnny Depp in the crew is also a headache. Ronan pulled out Johnny Depp''s information and frowned slightly while watching.


    Perhaps he is older, and Johnny Depp has performed a lot better in the past two years. This may also be the reason why the former Disney Pictures dared to use Depp to star in a major production.


    Otherwise, with such an unstable actor, dare to use the first-line large production crew? Not to mention anything else, the third-party guarantee company that is necessary for financing will not pass.


    When I was most awake, I encountered the most suitable role. This was the luck of Disney in the past life, and it was also the luck of Johnny Depp.


    Ronan briefly considered it and probably shot the first film. Johnny Depp may not be an element that bothers the crew, but it will be difficult to say later.


    There have been too many news and gossip reports in previous lives. Among the first-line actors in Hollywood, Johnny Depp can be said to be a typical disengagement.


    During the filming of the sequel, it is commonplace to be a few hours late to release the pigeons of the whole crew. It is a daily practice to be drunk on the set to shoot, and it is a basic operation not to remember the lines when shooting on site.


    Many people are criticizing Dongfang¡¯s Xiaohua and Xiao Xianrou for saying "1, 2, 3, 4, 5...". Johnny Depp is not much better. Because he doesn¡¯t remember his lines, the live shooting cannot be completed at all. A pirate superstar simply wore wireless headphones and asked the staff to read his lines outside the set while shooting, and then he followed up...


    This is not an isolated case. Johnny Depp has such an amateur-level performance on other sets, which can only be said to be a shock.


    And the people who leaked the news were not just ordinary staff on the set, but also Kirsten Dunst and Jessica Chastain.


    Just as you must never underestimate the professionalism of Tom Cruise, you must not overestimate the professionalism of Johnny Depp.


    Thinking of this, Ronan had a headache.


    But in the face of huge commercial interests, these are just some headaches.


    Johnny Depp¡¯s professionalism may not be considered for the time being, but in the future we must find ways to restrict it.


    Ronan came to Century City and met Tracy Jacobs at the arranged coffee shop.


    Originally, Ronan wanted to meet Johnny Depp directly, but the freak asked him to find an agent directly, and had no idea of ??meeting.


    Ronan knew very well that he and Johnny Depp''s thinking were not in the same dimension at all, and he didn''t care.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Seeing Ronan, Tracy Jacobs took the initiative to greet her and shook hands. Ronan shook the hand she handed over and smiled and said, "Hello, Ms. Jacob."


    Tracy Jacobs has the side of a typical agent and said politely: "Just call me Tracy."


    She invited Ronan to sit down and looked at Ronan calmly.


    At the same time, Ronan was also looking at Tracy Jacobs quietly.


    This is a middle-aged woman who belongs to the United Elite Brokerage Company, also known as UTA. She is not well-known in the brokerage circle. The most important client is Johnny Depp.


    And she has been acting as Johnny Depp''s agent since the early nineties.


    To put it simply, Johnny Depp trusts her very much.


    Ronan heard from CAA people. Tracy Jacobs and Johnny Depp were both in CAA before. It was until 1998 when Tracy Jacobs moved to UTA and took Johnny Depp away. general.


    Now UTA has a huge potential director client named Christopher Nolan.


    Unfortunately, Ronan does not have the copyright of Batman, and it is impossible to flicker the copyright of the movie from the hands of Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Tracy Jacob read Ronan''s information carefully before coming, and asked with a smile: "I don''t know Ronan, you are looking for me..."


    Ronan didn''t go in circles, and said directly: "I have a movie project in my hands and I want to collaborate with Johnny Depp."


    Tracy Jacob asked again: "Can you know what movie project it is?"


    Ronan came over to talk about work, opened his briefcase, took out the script and the few conceptual drawings, and said, "This is part of the character script and character setting artwork. You can show it to Johnny Depp."


    Tracy Jacobs took it, turned it quickly, and just glanced at the drawing, frowned, because this was obviously a pirate character!


    She didn''t speak, opened the character script, and looked at it carefully, but the more she looked at it, the more frightened she became, because she was completely sure that this character named Jack Sparrow was a pirate, and a down-and-out pirate captain!


    Ronan waited quietly, without meaning to speak.


    Tracy Jacobs character script was read less than one-third, so I didn¡¯t want to read it again. I read a few set drawings, smoky makeup, orchid hand, what a pirate?


    Originally the pirate character is not mainstream enough, this pirate look is even more alternative!


    It is simply the non-mainstream of the non-mainstream!


    How does the pirate in this set artwork look like GAY?


    Tracy Jacob put down the script and artwork, looked at Ronan, and said, "Is this a pirate theme?"


    "Yes." Ronan said directly: "A story about a pirate captain on the Caribbean Sea, with some magic and fantasy elements in it."


    Tracy Jacob¡¯s words are full of misgivings, but what he says is very technical: "Ronan, I don¡¯t doubt your project, but the pirate theme is outdated. From Carlock Pictures¡¯ Cut Throat "At the beginning, all pirate movies with a larger investment in Hollywood ended in failure without exception."


    Ronan knew what the other party had said and did not refute it. He just smiled and said, "Hollywood has no outdated themes, only films that have failed to make."


    Tracy Jacob''s eyes twitched slightly, and Ronan''s senses became a little worse. This young producer and film company owner has indeed achieved amazing film commercial successes in the past two years, but he has self-confidence. A bit overwhelming, right? Where are the permanent winners in Hollywood? A wrong choice will slide into the abyss.


    Just like the Carlock Films back then, how beautiful, "Cut Throat Island" killed them.


    By the way, the main creative staff did not end well.


    Tracy Jacobs wanted to reject this role, but thought that the opposite was the best of the younger generation of Hollywood producers, and said: "But Hollywood-recognized, market-proven, pirate-themed movies are really gone. "


    Ronan thought for a while, and briefly said: ""Black Pirates", "Captain''s Blood" and "Treasure Island", the charm of these pirate films today is the same as before, and what I prepared is not a traditional one. I believe "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" will be more in line with the tastes of modern audiences."


    Tracy Jacobs shook his head and decided to tell the truth: "Depp is not interested in a pirate character." She said, "Sorry, Mr. Anderson, I must be responsible for Depp''s future."


    While talking, she pushed back the character script and setting sketches placed on the table.


    Ronan did not answer, and said calmly: "Let''s do it, Tracy. You take back the character script and the setting sketch, and let Johnny Depp take a look first, how about it?"


    Tracy Jacobs is a little hesitantPirates are the subject matter, if you can''t touch it, it''s better not to touch it...


    But the opposite is also a film company owner and successful producer. He refused in person, not even taking the role script, which seems not very good.


    The working styles of brokers are mostly sleek, which is the need of work and the necessity of long-term experience.


    Tracy Jacobs is no exception, just after hesitating, she took back the character script and the setting sketch, and said: "I will take it back to Depp for a look, but Ronan, you don¡¯t have to hope. No one in Hollywood likes a pirate role."


    Ronan said, "I can wait."


    Tracy Jacobs took the initiative to say goodbye and left the cafe soon.


    Ronan sighed lightly. This was the negative impact brought about by the decline of the pirate theme, and he also lacked the great appeal of Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney.


    This project faces many difficulties.

 Chapter 278： King of Rescue

    "Tracy, you are here."


    As soon as he came out of the restaurant, Johnny Depp saw the agent and quickly asked, "You and that..."


    He patted his slightly dizzy head after drinking, and finally remembered: "That Ronan Anderson, yes! Just Ronan Anderson, how did you talk to him?"


    Tracy Jacobs put the character script and setting sketches on the coffee table casually, and said: "I am disappointed, not a good role as expected."


    In fact, she is also puzzled by Johnny Depp¡¯s development path. More than ten years have passed, and she is still playing some non-mainstream alternative roles. Pu''s star road will be more bumpy.


    The transformation is not easy, I thought it was an opportunity, after all, "The Bourne" made Matt Damon''s transformation quite successful.


    Who knew it turned out to be a pirate subject.


    Damn the pirate theme, there are still pirate movies in Hollywood that want to make a big investment. I don''t know if Ronan Anderson is so self-confident that he is so self-confident, or he is really crazy.


    Johnny Depp asked casually: "What role?"


    Tracy Jacob replied: "A pirate captain."


    Johnny Depp just picked up the character script and the setting sketch, and he lost interest when he heard that it was the captain of the pirate.


    He is just a bit alternative and a bastard, but not a fool. He naturally knows what the pirate theme means in Hollywood now.


    "Depp!" Vanessa Paradis''s cry suddenly came upstairs: "You come up quickly and look at Lily!"


    Johnny Depp looked a little embarrassed.


    Vanessa Paradis''s voice was louder: "Depp, you bastard, hurry up!"


    Johnny Depp had no choice but to say to his agent: "Tracy, you are free, I will go upstairs and have a look."


    Tracy Jacob hurriedly waved his hand, letting Depp feel free.


    Johnny Depp hurriedly walked towards the stairs. Before he went upstairs, he found that he was still holding the character script in his hand, and placed it on the shelf beside the stairs, and hurried upstairs.


    Tracy Jacob looked at Johnny Depp''s back thoughtfully, as if after having a daughter, Johnny Depp finally matured and understood the responsibility of men.


    This is always a good thing.


    Do you want to be the prodigal star of your life?


    As we grow older, this road will soon fail.


    I hope Depp can really grow up.


    Soon, Johnny Depp came down from upstairs with a little girl, Vanessa Paradis with long hair and waist-length hair also followed, and smiled and greeted Tracy Jacobs.


    Looking at this happy and happy look, what pirate movies, what pirate themes, were all thrown behind by Tracy Jacobs.


    Ronan''s initial contact with Johnny Depp didn''t go well. After Tracy Jacob took the character script and the setting sketch, there was no feedback for a while, and it seemed that all Hollywood was afraid of pirates.


    A pirate movie crashes a medium-sized film company, even if there are other reasons, it is still terrifying.


    Since "Cut Throat Island", Hollywood has never produced a pirate-themed movie with a larger investment scale, which can also explain one or two.


    Ronan is mentally prepared for this. He also knows that Shahai Entertainment is not as good as Disney Pictures, and his own appeal in the production field is not as good as Jerry Bruckheimer. It is normal to encounter some difficulties regardless of funding or personnel.


    Such a top-notch production cannot be done in a short time.


    Shahai Entertainment also had initial contact with Gore Wibinski. The news was not good. It was not that Gore Wibinski had doubts about pirates, but Gore Wibinski. Just signed a director contract with DreamWorks Pictures, and is preparing to shoot the American version of the island¡¯s famous horror film "Midnight Ring".


    Ronan simply asked about the situation of the film. The director was Gore Wibinski, and the heroine was the late bloomer Naomi Watts, which was filmed by DreamWorks Pictures.


    This remake of horror film will not be finished until February and March next year at the earliest. According to the director contract with DreamWorks Pictures, Gore Wibinski can''t talk about new director work before then.


    In other words, it is impossible for Gore Wibinski to transfer to the work of "Pirates of the Caribbean" before March next year.


    Ronan allows people to keep in touch with Gore Wibinski and his agent, while also considering alternate candidates.


    Even Johnny Depp must consider the necessary backup candidates.


    As a producer, it is impossible to hang himself on a tree, even if that person lives himself as Captain Jack Sparrow.


    For this kind of crazy role, Kim Carey may be a backup candidate.


    In contrast, the contact with Miss A¡¯s Keira Knightley went very smoothly. Kate Knightley is shooting a film called "Playing Like Beckham" in which she serves as a supporting actress. As long as the crew needs, they can switch to a new crew at any time.


    As for the little blacksmith, he has not yet come into contact with him yet. Ronan is thinking whether he should be another powerful actor with Kong Wu, and he would be more talented and funny when paired with Depp.


    How about Guoda-Statham of the Prosperity Beauty?


    In terms of appearance, that is the level of beauty in the flourishing age, and the London accent is also very standard.


    Regarding the muscular figure, it is even more important to kill the existence of the wizard prince.


    Also, it seems that Dashi Johnson is also good, and that muscle is obviously more in line with the blacksmith''s setting.


    But changing to Dashi Johnson would be too embarrassing for Miss A Keira Knightley. After all, if the chest is not as big as the male ticket, it seems that it is not very coordinated.


    This candidate is not very good.


    Ronan thought about it again and again, and decided that it depends on the situation. Now that the project has just been put on the agenda, these tasks are in a hurry.


    In contrast, the script must be further refined.


    At present, the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment has two priority scripts, one is "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the other is "Hurricane Rescue".


    The latter will also be on the agenda in the second half of the year.


    Finding the right action film director is also a job that Ronan pays more attention to.


    A proper leak with CAA, CAA recommended Joseph McGinty Nicher, the director of "The Pleasure Family", but Ronan directly rejected it after meeting. There was irreparable action design on both sides. Great disagreement.


    It seems that Joseph McGinty-Nichler has not yet woken up from the success of "Charlie Angels", thinking that the best action design in North America today is the "Charlie Angels" style.


    Ronan didn''t have any interest in this kind of flamboyant dance, and let the agent dad dance. What joke?


    Wu Da will soon withdraw from the mainstream stage of Hollywood movies.


    Ronan brainstormed and asked people in the company to recommend a few candidates who they thought were suitable, and then make the best choices.


    In Hollywood, where the world¡¯s film talents gather, there is always a suitable director.


    This is also where Hollywood¡¯s advantage lies. It attracts film talents from all over the world to come and develop. As long as there are suitable projects and funds, there is no need to worry about not being able to attract the crew.


    And it can ensure that the crew members are qualified talents.


    After the first draft of the "Hurricane Rescue" script was released, Ronan also made initial contact with Liam Neeson¡¯s agent. Liam Neeson has just finished filming "Star Wars Prequel 2: Attack of the Clones" and currently has no other work. In doing it, I still have some interest in acting as an agent dad. The only condition is that the pay is sufficient.


    This is also good news in a series of unsatisfactory news.


    Liam Neeson is very valuable in the future. It is a typical example of getting older and more popular. This is also the advantage of many Hollywood male stars.


    Hollywood actresses tend to decline rapidly after thirty-five years old, and their status and appeal are greatly reduced. However, there are quite a lot of uncle-shaped male stars who are older, the better.


    Ronan is also considering whether he can rely on Liam Neeson to shoot a series of rescue series if he can successfully cooperate.


    Let Liam Neeson rescue on the screen until the audience wants to vomit.


    Hurricane rescue, dark night rescue, train rescue, airplane rescue, graveyard rescue, army rescue...


    There are really many rescues that can be done.


    If it doesn''t work, you can also rescue Batman.


    Uvi Bauer can be the king of bad movies, and Liam Neeson can be the king of rescue.


    Finally, friends who like Liam Neeson movies must know that there is no evil force in reality that can threaten Liam Neeson.


    Whether it is an international underworld organization or a criminal group with an official background, whether it is a vicious mafia or a frenzied terrorist, Liam Nissen has all been wiped out.


    Longtan Tiger''s Den, airplanes and ships, there are only places that humans cannot reach, and there are no people that Uncle Lien can''t save.


    Ronan still remembers that every time he saw Liam Neeson''s face in his previous life, he felt a very solid sense of security. Even the wrinkles on his uncle''s face felt **** and handsome.


    Perhaps this is why Liam Neeson can continue to rescue.


    While Ronan was busy with these two projects, "The Bourne" continued to be released in North America Thanks to the Robert Ludren effect, the excellent start of the North American box office continued to the present, North American box office Finally broke through 150 million U.S. dollars, reaching 151.26 million U.S. dollars.


    At the same time, the number of countries and regions where the film is shown overseas has increased to 75, with a total of 95.26 million US dollars in overseas box office and nearly 250 million US dollars in global box office.


    According to the current trend, there is basically no problem with the global box office exceeding 300 million US dollars.


    The success of the films released by Embassy Pictures has also increased the theater''s confidence in "Fatal Turn".


    A week before the release, all copies of "Fatal Bend" were put in place. There were 2,355 theaters in North America, and the theaters were very confident in this traditional plasma horror film.


    On July 20, 2001, "Fatal Corner" held its grand premiere at the Chief Rock Theater in Hollywood.


    This is a horror premiere carefully designed based on Ronan''s opinion.


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 Chapter 279： Hot to explosion

    The heavy engine roar sounded, and the fans gathered in front of the Emirates Rock Theater quickly turned their heads and looked into the distance. An old pickup truck bumped up and gradually revealed its figure from the night. The paint on the pickup truck was mottled, and part of the car body showed rust. There are no baffles on both sides of the car, but **** barbed wires are wrapped around, so that people can easily see what is being pulled on the car.


    At first glance they are all tools, picks, spades, shovel, hacksaw, big wrench, tire breaker, extra large vise...


    Looking again, these tools were densely covered with dark red patches, like solidified human blood.


    Seeing this, and then carefully looking at the rust color on the pickup truck, it makes people suspect that it is not rust at all, but the color of dried human blood.


    The dilapidated pickup truck shuddered, passing directly through the road where the fans gathered, and stopped under the steps in front of the Emirates Stone Theater.


    The harsh brakes rang, and the old pickup truck shook for a while, and seemed to fall apart at any time.


    At this time, the fans saw the tools on the car clearly, as if there was a smell of blood rushing over their faces, some could no longer bear it, and screamed with excitement in fear.


    The screams were wave after wave, and the atmosphere of the scene was completely mobilized.


    The door of the pickup truck opened, and someone came down from above. The scream instantly rose another level, and some people even backed away in fear.


    The person who came down looked weird, with obvious deformities on his face, and a huge scar. Holding a rusty short knife in his hand, he opened the door of the rear carriage and pulled down a young girl in a white tight-fitting shirt.


    The girl''s hair was dirty, the top of the compassionate shirt was white and black, and some places were still stained with blood. Her hands were tied in front of her, and her only clean face was full of panic.


    On the other hand, a fat deformed man drove down a young man. The young man''s leg seemed to have been injured, and his jeans were torn in a large area, covered with blood.


    "go!"


    The two freaks pressed their prey and walked onto the short red carpet under the steps of the Chiefs Rock Theater.


    The screams at the scene became louder.


    Movie fans naturally know that these are all fakes, they are all pretended to be actors, and they can''t help but scream in excitement and fear.


    The calls that gathered together were so high that they seemed to penetrate the sky of Los Angeles.


    Cruelty, deformity, abuse, blood, nausea, violence...


    These have been fully displayed from cars, weirdos and prey.


    The media reporters were all excited about this special red carpet ceremony. They picked up the camera in their hands and took photos almost frantically, and countless films were murdered.


    Soon, another open truck drove up. The car seemed to have experienced a serious collision. The headlights were half off and there were blood stains on it.


    Another freak was carried on the red carpet with prey, and the injured prey looked like animals waiting to be slaughtered in the slaughterhouse.


    The atmosphere at the premiere scene has already fallen into enthusiasm. Countless horror film fans are so fascinated by the scene they saw with their own eyes, and they wish they were one of them.


    "This premiere is so cool."


    "Damn, the premiere alone scared me to pee."


    "The feature film is definitely more terrifying than this!"


    "The organizers of this premiere are too good at playing, so exciting!"


    "This is the premiere of the horror movie!"


    "This premiere alone is worth the price!"


    Movie fans are all excited and can''t help themselves. The American horror film lovers of these media, don''t they like these large scales?


    The freaks and prey who entered the interview area were all surrounded by media reporters. The flashing of the lights has never stopped, and countless problems will cause dizziness.


    This kind of treatment has made the actors who were quite criticized before start to get excited. This is completely the media treatment that big stars can enjoy!


    The atmosphere of the premiere is so hot that it may explode at any time.


    Of course, amidst the excitement, some old-fashioned people can''t bear it.


    Hurst, an old reporter from the Los Angeles Times, shook his head and kept muttering: "What about morality? What about the bottom line? What about conscience? In broad daylight, is there any professional ethics in such a large-scale scene? For the sake of publicity, I really don¡¯t even need my conscience!"


    Now these people in Hollywood have no bottom line one by one, and they dare to use any propaganda means.


    When he was young, if a film company dared to make such a mess at the premiere, not only would the media spray them to death, it is estimated that the FBI had already found him.


    But now?


    Hurst turned his head and looked around. Policemen in uniforms were helping to maintain order at the premiere...


    This society is really getting degenerate.


    Hollywood is simply the source of corruption.


    "The level of topics triggered by publicity can be effectively transformed into attention."


    In the lounge on the second floor of the Emirates Rock Theatre, Thomas, the director of the distribution department of the Embassy Cinemas, stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the atmosphere rising from the waves in front of the theater, and said: "The attention can directly bring the box office. To improve."


    The director of the propaganda department David Villa snapped his fingers and said, "You are very accurate."


    Thomas was a little worried, and asked: "Is this propaganda scale bigger?"


    "Large scale? How could it be possible!" David Villa said: "This is a plasma horror film, and such propaganda scale is normal."


    He pointed to the policeman who was helping to maintain order and said, "Look, the police have no objection."


    "What about the media?" Thomas was never worried about the police.


    David Villa laughed: "It''s better to have the media attack us. How can we expand the topic without attacking?"


    Thomas couldn''t help shaking his head and said, "David, you broke down with Ronan."


    David Villa raised his fingers and shook his fingers again and again: "This is not to learn badly, but to open up ideas and broaden your horizons. People like you who do orthodox cinema distribution will not understand that Ronan¡¯s publicity plan While boldly seeking change, how targeted."


    Thomas didn''t know what to say for a while. From the beginning of the promotion of "Blair the Witch", he fully experienced the nearly decisive role of proper promotion and marketing for the success or failure of the film.


    It seems that a reasonable promotion and marketing plan is more important than the quality of the film itself.


    David Villa said at this time: "Following Ronan''s strategy for the promotion of several films, I really benefited a lot. My past thinking was too rigid."


    Ronan¡¯s propaganda and marketing ideas can not only make a fuss on the living, but even the dead can play with it.


    Just look at the hot box office results of "The Bourne".


    In the other lounge, George Clint came out with Mary and walked through a long corridor towards the side door of the theater.


    "The accounts are all done?" George asked.


    Mary nodded slightly: "Don''t worry, there will be no problem."


    George sighed lightly and said: "The public production cost of this film is $20 million, and the box office is under pressure."


    Mary smiled and said, "Don''t put pressure on yourself."


    The crew of "Fatal Corner" does not have a third-party guarantee. No one knows where a lot of production costs are spent than Mary and George. In the past six months or so, most of the expenses of the entire Shahai Entertainment have actually gone. It''s all the accounts of the crew of "Fatal Turn".


    Merely scrapped films and props, as well as items such as the loss of repeated shooting by the crew, there is too much room for accounting.


    Mary knows very well that the actual production cost of this film is not even half of the $20 million public cost, and most of the investment of the crew comes from Arabs in Abu Dhabi.


    George Clint looked around, saw no one else, lowered his voice and asked, "After this film, what if the Arab businessmen in Abu Dhabi want to withdraw their funds? Ronan said No?"


    Mary nodded slightly and said, "Ronan said, if the people of Abu Dhabi want to withdraw their investment, let them withdraw it. Investment income is calculated strictly according to Hollywood rules, and we just deduct what we deserve. "


    George replied and said: "There are several big projects, especially "Pirates of the Caribbean". The investment may be more than 120 million U.S. dollars, and there is a big gap in the funds of Shahai Entertainment."


    Mary said confidently: "Ronan can solve it."


    George nodded: "I also believe Ronan can solve it. If you can''t borrow Arab chickens to lay eggs, you can always find chickens that lay eggs from other places."


    He sighed: "It''s a pity the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority."


    Mary first nodded in agreement, and then shook her head: "The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is too ambitious, and also wants to play a game of borrowing chickens and eggs, and wants to use the theory of relativity entertainment to incubate Arab film companies. How can Ronan continue to cooperate with them? ?"


    George said: "After all, we are not strong enough, otherwise the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority would not dare to plan like this."


    Mary smiled: "We have developed very quickly."


    "Yes, it''s just like dreaming." George Clint couldn''t help but said: "We almost resigned from Shahai Entertainment at the time, and luckily we didn''t resign."


    He turned his head to look at Mary: "Do you remember the last Jamie who left?"


    "Remember Mary still remembers Ronan''s staying with him.


    "Jamie is now unemployed." George said: "Some time ago, I secretly came to the company to find me and wanted to come back, but Ronan refused."


    Although Mary couldn''t bear it, she still said, "Rejection should be done."


    The two entered the theater and sat in the second row. There was a sound of footsteps. Suddenly, a group of freaks and the tortured were seated in the first row. Fortunately, the lights in the theater were bright enough, otherwise they would be surprised. .


    These monsters and monsters look really scary.


    George Clint said: "Next time I have a chance, I will also go to a horror movie to star in a monster."


    This premiere is very interesting, really fun, but unfortunately it was all operated by the publishing company.


    I hope this **** horror film can attract enough audiences.


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 Chapter 280： The Ogre on the Tip of the Tongue

    Perhaps it was affected by the horrible atmosphere at the premiere. As soon as the film was shown, there was an inexplicable tension in the theater. The air seemed to start to stagnate, as if a bomb would explode at any time.


    This kind of traditional American horror film, in the hands of Gilmour del Toro, a somewhat unusual Mexican director, still has all the changes, especially the freak link, even more perverted and crazy.


    In the early days of Gilmour Del Toro, filming was crazy.


    Of course, the structure and plot of the whole film do not go beyond the traditional American plasma horror movie model.


    As a producer, Ronan will not let Gilmour del Toro shoot and produce according to the director''s ideas.


    So, to some extent, "Fatal Turn" is also very traditional.


    The beginning of the film is a young middle-aged man demonstrating how to die off the beaten track.


    The whole story is simple and clear, so people can understand it at a glance.


    Chris received an urgent interview mission. He must arrive in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA within 3 hours. The trip that was supposed to be smooth was disrupted by a traffic accident. A vehicle carrying chemicals overturned, causing a traffic jam on the highway.


    In desperation, Chris chose a sparsely populated path.


    On the other hand, five friends including Jesse, Carly, Scott, Evan and France drove to camp in the mountains. Unexpectedly, the car had a bizarre puncture halfway, and while waiting for rescue, the car was hit by Chris who was in distress.


    Everyone went to the neighborhood to ask for help, but they didn''t expect to fall into the traps set by abnormal people...


    As a result, the deformed people staged an ogre on the tip of the tongue.


    The focus of this kind of horror movie, which is where the horror lies, is naturally the process of killing, but if the plasma and killing scenes are repeated, it is easy to cause aesthetic fatigue, so as early as when the script was created, it was deliberately focused on the way everyone died. A clear distinction is made to increase stimulation.


    The ways of killing people are different, and the way of eating is naturally different. Some are eaten raw, fried, and sliced ??pork.


    In this regard, director Gilmour Del Toro gave full play to the imagination of an alternative director.


    For example, a female character witnessed a freak killing several of her friends. One of them was cut alive and made into a sashimi, rolled in a frying pan and picked up to eat. This person was still alive while eating. Watching the ogre wash his own meat...


    Exclamations kept ringing in the theater, I don''t know if these people were afraid of their minds or their stomachs.


    The United States has the most dramatic human beings in the world, and no country has so many potential food raw materials. In order to get this gift of nature, the ogres hacked, hacked, shredded, and slashed with their teeth.


    This film will show the story of ogres and people behind deliciousness...


    The plot of this film is compact and the atmosphere is tense enough. From the beginning to the end, people''s heart and stomach have been kept in a state of high tension.


    People with bad stomachs are not suitable for watching this film. The ogre on the tip of the tongue will make people spit out.


    But this is the traditional American horror movie, and it is also the most popular horror movie genre in North America in the past two decades.


    Madness, dismemberment, often appear in American horror movies.


    Bloody dismemberment, violent fights, perhaps this is a definition of terror by the old Americans.


    Often to achieve the effect of horror, the screen is full of blood red and rust, dirty and old trucks, torture rooms away from the crowds, plus a few perverted murderers with ugly appearances and evil hearts. This is the horror of the old beauty, which brings the audience. It''s always just the visual stimulus fear, not the psychological fear after watching.


    "Fatal Corner" did not go beyond these traditional settings.


    In other words, Gilmour del Toro thought about jumping out, but was restricted by Ronan, the producer.


    Because this is not a pioneering film of experimental type, but a commercial horror film with a mature operation model.


    Therefore, the routines in the film are in line with Lao Mei''s consistent appreciation of horror films.


    For example, people with external deformities must be internally deformed.


    For example, when dealing with murderers, it is better to escape than to kill, and you must kill them by any means at any time.


    Look at the traditional American horror movies, the villains and protagonists of the movie look scared to death.


    In fact, if you analyze it carefully, almost all of the negative effects of the deformed appearance are mental distortion. If nothing happens, it will flash as far as possible.


    In the face of these murderous madmen, whenever they escape, the subsequent plots are basically broken one by one in the pursuit.


    Like those who fought back, they survived.


    These are routines.


    Perhaps the only thing missing in this film is the **** element, and the large-scale male and female roles are a bit less.


    At the end of the film, applause rang out very warmly, and it seemed that the audience was quite satisfied with the film.


    Ronan also shook hands with Gilmour del Toro specifically: "Good job, a masterpiece of horror."


    Such a film, not to mention how profitable it can be, but with proper publicity, it can always bring a certain profit, and then let the sequel continue to be filmed.


    Applause rang for a full two minutes, which is far short of the premiere of "The Bourne", but this is only a horror film after all.


    Ronan did not attend the subsequent press conferences and other activities, and left the Chiefs Rock Theatre directly and returned to Beverly Hills.


    At the premiere scene, various statistics are in progress, especially the comments and ratings of the audience.


    Most horror film fans have a good evaluation of "Fatal Turn".


    "Easy to understand, fascinating, bloody, weird, sudden sounds and scene effects, these can be fully reflected in this film!"


    "A good film, it''s worth watching!"


    "Very wonderful road deformity murderer genre film, the action scene is very good!"


    "I like such horrible and **** films."


    "Heavy taste, I like it!"


    This type of film is basically considered successful as long as it can be liked by the horror film fan community.


    Passerby audiences rarely watch this type of horror movie. After all, this is fundamentally different from horror movies like "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural".


    This kind of film is killing and gore, and the audience is actually just enjoying it.


    Only an hour after the premiere, the audience survey from Cinema''s premiere site reached Ronan.


    In a sample survey of 102 ordinary viewers, "Fatal Corner" received an average "B" rating.


    These are direct ratings from horror film lovers.


    Just after the early hours of the morning, the word-of-mouth ban on Rotten Tomatoes in "Fatal Corner" was lifted. The film critics did not expect it to be a mess. Rotten Tomatoes were marked as rotten, with a freshness of 43%, and the film critics scored an average of 4.2 points.


    At the same time, IMDB also lifted the ban on related ratings because the number of rating users reached the minimum limit, and the audience scored an average of 6.8.


    For a blood plasma horror movie, generally speaking, the reputation is good.


    This type of film naturally has a low reputation, even if it is a masterpiece such as "Chain Saw", the various ratings are actually not high.


    The media and film critics basically look at such horror films with colored glasses.


    In any case, "Deadly Bend" is far more quality than "House of Death" which relies entirely on hype to attract people.


    After all, Gilmour Del Toro is not the famous bad movie king like Uvi Bauer.


    After the premiere, this American horror film began to be released in North America. 2,355 opened cinemas, enough to ensure the coverage of "Fatal Bend" in the North American market.


    The ingenious premiere of the film also attracted a lot of attention, especially media reports, which effectively promoted the spread of the film.


    "Fatal Turn" on the first day of its release in North America, it won $7.35 million, showing a good momentum.


    This also makes the movie theaters feel that the invested screen resources are worth the money.


    By the second day of Saturday, "Fatal Corner" still maintained a good attendance rate. The box office of $7.53 million also represented a relatively stable box office trend at least for the first weekend.


    It was released for three days in the first weekend, and the film won $20.1 million in North America.


    In terms of box office revenue alone, "Fatal Corner" has been a success.


    The production of the sequel is inevitable.


    In addition, even after three days of screenings on the weekend, the audience reputation of "Fatal Corner" is not bad, and the IMDB score has remained at around 6.5.


    From Cinema''s prediction, the film''s North American box office will eventually fall at around $50 million.


    Although compared to the public production cost of 20 million US dollars, such box office results can only be considered satisfactory, but for Ronan and Shahai Entertainment, "Fatal Corner" has achieved great success.


    With the investment settlement in Abu Dhabi, we have to wait for the film to be sold overseas. In terms of the speed of overseas distribution of horror films, the fastest full recovery will have to wait until the end of this year or even the middle of next year.


    Ronan is not in a hurry to settle settlements with investors in Abu Dhabi. If they are willing to continue investing in Shahai Entertainment''s film projects, he welcomes them with his hands. If they plan to divest, then settle settlements in accordance with the contract and Hollywood rules~ www.novelhall.com ~ Shahai Entertainment does not lack new movie projects. Ronan welcomes every foreign investor, especially overseas investors.


    Those sequel projects, of course, are not in the ranks of accepting foreign investment, such as "Human Removal Project 3" and "Reaper Is Coming 2", which are basically completed with internal funds of Relativity Entertainment.


    The sequel project is less risky, more profitable, and has a successful model that can be applied, and shooting and production is relatively easier.


    Ronan is also gradually letting go of this piece. For example, the following "Human Removal Project 3" will be completely handed over to George Clint to operate.


    As long as the sequel projects don''t make any major innovations and changes, they will generally have a longer lifespan.


    Innovation is the natural enemy of the usual success model of sequel projects.


    Ronan is not discouraging innovation, but innovation must be moderate.


    .. m.

 Chapter 281： Peripheral operation

    On the second weekend of its release, "Fatal Bend", like most American horror films, had a huge box office decline, but the next weekend box office of $8.91 million was enough to ensure that the film¡¯s box office in North America reached $32.16 million ten days after its release. .


    The development of the sequel script is also included in the schedule of Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriting department.


    After writing several scripts, Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriting department has established a mature script production model, which produces movie scripts just like the production of standardized industrial products.


    These low-level Hollywood screenwriters sell their talents and creativity to the audience through close cooperation and a more standardized model.


    In Hollywood, creativity that cannot be transformed into a movie, no matter how wild it is, its value is basically zero.


    This is a circle that has never lacked talent and creativity. The creativity that dies on the desk plan every day is beyond count.


    The screenwriting department is still expanding. Ronan requires the screenwriting department to have the ability to create three to four large-scale scripts at the same time. In fact, there is no need to worry about the cost of manpower. Screenwriters engaged in writing at the lowest level can be recruited as temporary workers.


    The barriers to entry for the Hollywood Screenwriters Guild are very high. There are too many screenwriters who are non-union members. There are countless literary youths like Lindsay Bill who come to Hollywood with dreams. These constitute the bottom of the screenwriting circle.


    Even with a salary of three to four hundred dollars a week, many screenwriters with previous creative experience can be hired.


    It''s not just screenwriters, but the low income of Hollywood as a whole is shocking.


    Just like human society, the beauty of the minority is always based on the painful struggle of the general public.


    Before the arrival of August, Ronan completed the expansion of the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment. Then, accompanied by the director of the offline distribution department of Embassy Pictures, Terry, he checked the marketing channels of several major cities in the lower west.


    Including DVD rental and sales channels led by Blockbuster and Wal-Mart, as well as some movie peripheral product sales stores.


    During the period, I went to California Disneyland and Disney Town to take a look.


    "The profit margin of peripheral products is really too high."


    On the car back from Disney Town, Terry said with emotion: "Disney''s high cost, products such as toys and dolls, can still have 50% gross profit."


    Ronan nodded softly: "These are the roots of Disney."


    Terry flipped over the Mickey Mouse doll in his hand and said, "We are too far behind, and there is still a long way to go."


    Ronan urged: "The development of offline channels cannot be relaxed."


    Terry solemnly said: "Our film, in terms of peripheral development and copyright authorization, has not done enough. I will convene capable personnel to formulate a more detailed plan."


    "This is also related to our main movie at this stage." Ronan does not deny the fact: "We have complete copyrights at this stage, and they are basically R-rated horror films. Such films are open to the surroundings and copyright authorization. There are many restrictions, so your job is also difficult."


    He emphasized his tone: "In the next stage, Shahai Entertainment will increase the production ratio of PG and PG-13 graded films, and you will have more room to play."


    Terry kept nodding: "I understand."


    Ronan added: "The focus of the next stage is "Pirates of the Caribbean". You can think of more solutions in peripheral development and copyright authorization."


    "No problem." Terry said again: "I will go to the East next month to actually inspect the two manufacturers around Shrek, and see if I can keep the cost down. low."


    Ronan reminded: "When dealing with people over there, you must pay attention to the method and method."


    In terms of peripheral distribution, Embassy Pictures can only be said to be a newcomer, and there is still a long way to go.


    But channel expansion in this area is necessary, because the benefits are too great.


    Hollywood''s peripheral products and copyright authorization, just in North America, have an annual output value of hundreds of billions of dollars.


    Embassy Pictures took advantage of the opportunity to release "Shrek" and has initially entered this special film distribution industry.


    For example, "The Bourne Shadow" and "Fatal Corner", there are also related products on the market, but due to the type of film, the sales are not good. It can only be said that it is better than nothing. It is more to allow Embassy Pictures to accumulate related channels. And experience in product sales.


    Although a novice, Embassy Pictures did not adopt the strategy of small and medium-sized companies focusing on selling copyright, but adopted the mainstream Hollywood operation model.


    Embassy Pictures has two methods for marketing around movies.


    The two have constituted a huge and mature industry in Hollywood, which is developing in parallel with the film industry.


    Commercial products made according to the content of the movie are real objects, including dolls and daily necessities of movie characters, etc. Whenever a movie goes online, these peripheral products will be on the shelves, and some will be launched earlier than the movie.


    The second way is authorization. For example, the image authorization, the character image of "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones", which will be released next year, has now appeared in some well-known fast food restaurants.


    The concept of movie peripherals originated from "Bidder Rabbit", which can be traced back a century ago. The original work was published in the UK in 1903. The publisher first launched a peripheral product-Bidder Rabbit plush toys. This was the beginning of the peripheral industry.


    Then in the 1930s, an animated character called Mickey Mouse was born under Disney.


    After that, the peripheral industry began to flourish. In the 1940s and 1950s in the United States, peripheral products began to be produced on an assembly line, fast food companies cooperated with food packaging, and movie characters were printed on breakfast boxes and sold in large quantities in stores.


    Peripheral products connect the movie with the audience. The film industry itself hopes to draw the audience more, and the audience also hopes to be closer to movie idols. They want to become their favorite movie characters or heroes in superhero movies-this method has always worked well.


    Nowadays, the output value of peripheral products is too large to calculate, and the valuation of movie-related industries has reached hundreds of billions of dollars each year, including licensing and peripheral products that have become Hollywood''s pillar industries.


    As we all know, many Hollywood commercials are relying more and more on the sales of peripheral products if they want to recover costs and ultimately make profits due to huge investment.


    By the last year of Ronan''s previous life, global sales of movie peripheral products reached more than 300 billion US dollars, while the global box office was less than 40 billion US dollars.


    The best in this regard is undoubtedly Walt Disney.


    In the past life, Disney can provide fans with numerous peripheral products and related services, including dolls based on movie prototypes, games developed based on movies, various applications, and service products, such as theme cruises.


    Fans can also book various Disney themed weddings, such as a Disney princess-themed wedding, buy a Disney-themed villa, and various other lifestyle products.


    If Embassy Pictures can have one-third of Disney''s peripheral operating capacity in the future, Ronan will laugh out of his dreams.


    Of course, the premise of all this is that there must be content suitable for operation, so the shooting and production aspects are very important.


    With the most basic content, excellent channel marketing capabilities can transform products into actual revenue.


    For example, in "Frozen", Disney sold only Elsa''s dress for three to four billion dollars in revenue.


    Ronan found out that for future development, it is inevitable and necessary to dig the corner of Walt Disney.


    Having said that, according to the development of his previous life, he has dug Disney''s corner. After all, the copyright of the superheroes of Marvel comics has been held in the hands of Shahai Entertainment.


    There is also the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, as long as there are no major accidents, next year can be transferred to the formal preparation for shooting.


    These are all extremely important projects of the former Baby Baby. It drives not only movies and surroundings, but also many projects such as Baby Baby¡¯s park tours and theme hotels.


    Now, when the impact of these has not yet appeared, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment can still maintain a low-key development momentum.


    Anyway, there is a high-profile DreamWorks in front of it.


    Ronan knows very well that before Relativity Entertainment has a certain strength, he must not waver.


    The waves of the waves were all shot dead on the beach.


    The performance of Relativity Entertainment in the first half of the year is a bit scary, but it will enter a dormant stage from August. In the next six months, there will be no real movies released. This will inevitably make people feel that Relativity Entertainment is insufficient and can only be in the market. Just a few months of tossing.


    Ronan specifically inquired that the filming and production of "Beautiful Mind" from DreamWorks has already been completed. If everything goes well, it will achieve three consecutive Oscars for Best Picture.


    At that time, DreamWorks'' momentum will reach its highest peak since its establishment, and it will be difficult not to attract people''s attention.


    Steven Spielberg''s ambition seems to be achieved at any time.


    After entering August, Embassy Pictures released two more low-cost films bought overseas, one is an Albanian feature film and the other is a Swedish film.


    Both of these films entered theaters, but when the number of theaters was the most, there were no more than 50 theaters together. Each film only got a box office of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and then went into offline video tapes and DVD rentals and sales. market.


    Embassy Pictures did not spend much on these two films. It is not a problem to recover costs through offline operations. If you are lucky enough, you may be able to make six-figure profits.


    The popularity of "Fatal Corner" decayed quite quickly. After three weekends in North America, the weekend box office plummeted to $3 million, but the North American box office is steadily moving towards $50 million.


    After the box office of "The Bourne" surpassed $160 million in North America, the box office harvesting speed has gradually slowed down, and now the attendance rate and film placement rate are declining rapidly.


    Ronan received a call from Amanda Seyfried while he was busy, and Amanda Seyfried was preparing to treat her.

 Chapter 282： On call

    The black Bentley elegantly parked in front of the Century City Shopping Plaza. Ronan got his things and got out of the car, raised his hand to look at his watch, and walked towards the main entrance of the mall. He quickly entered a fast-food chain burger restaurant without going to the front desk. Order food and walk towards the store.


    There are not many people in the shop. In the corner of the deck, a girl with long golden curly hair is beckoning: "Ronan, here."


    Ronan immediately walked over, pulled the chair away and sat on the opposite side, and said with a smile: "Good afternoon, Amanda."


    Amanda Seyfried tilted her head to look at Ronan and said, "You seem to be stronger."


    Ronan said honestly: "I have been working out."


    "So it''s like this." Amanda nodded and asked: "Are you hungry? I''ll go buy food."


    Ronan took out his wallet from his briefcase: "I''ll go."


    Amanda stood up: "Didn''t you say it''s okay, I''ll treat you today."


    "Okay." Ronan was also polite: "You can watch and buy."


    Amanda smiled. It seemed that she was very happy to invite Ronan to dinner. She leaped to the front desk to order a meal. After a while, she returned with a large tray filled with fast food such as fried chicken and burgers.


    "Very rich." Ronan was very generous.


    Amanda returned to the chair opposite and said, "Eat, don''t be polite to me."


    Ronan grabbed a hamburger and ate it. Amanda did a good job of picking up another hamburger and ate it too.


    "It tastes good." Ronan swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "The sauce used is very special."


    Amanda''s mouth was full of food, and the cheeks on both sides bulged high, seeming to answer a few words, but made a whining sound and couldn''t hear what was said.


    She hurriedly swallowed the food, trying to talk to Ronan, a little too anxious, and suddenly choked, her already very big eyes, instantly staring wider.


    Ronan took a glass of Happy Water and stuffed it to Amanda. Amanda took a big sip and hiccuped. Then he said, "Eating too fast, it''s a little choking."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan pointed to Happy Water: "Drink some more."


    Amanda bit the straw, took another sip, and said embarrassingly, "Am I too unfair?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s okay, eat a fast food, we don''t pay much attention to it."


    Amanda pinned a strand of long blonde hair that was hanging down behind her ears, and said, "Let''s continue."


    Ronan could tell that Amanda Seyfried likes to eat these kinds of fast food very much, so she responded and continued to deal with the burger in front of her.


    Just like the last time, Ronan had eaten a burger and didn''t move anymore. Amanda not only ate her own burger and chicken legs, but also killed Ronan''s chicken legs.


    No wonder it has developed so well. Ronan finally understood that he can only grow if he can eat and drink.


    Amanda drank the last sip of Happy Water, smiled embarrassedly, and said: "Mom usually doesn''t let me eat these things, so I finally came out..."


    Ronan nodded and said a few words from time to time as he listened to Amanda. The two were like ordinary friends, chatting together on various topics.


    "Your mother is still very strict?" Ronan asked.


    "Yes." Amanda was full of distress: "I will be sixteen by the end of the year, and I have no freedom at all."


    She mumbled: "Even if my mother doesn''t have time, she will let uncle look at me, as if I would run away if I didn''t pay attention."


    Ronan asked curiously: "Your uncle didn''t accompany you today?"


    Amanda shook her head: "No, I told you to meet you. Mom agrees."


    Ronan touched his nose, and it seemed that Mrs. Seyfried was quite relieved of him.


    Amanda said at this time: "Uncle Conan is very long-winded, always asking questions curiously, thinking that we are friends and abnormal."


    Ronan frowned: "Why would he think this way?"


    Could it be that people called Conan are so troublesome by nature? If you don''t have trouble, you can find some trouble?


    "Don''t worry about him." Amanda waved her hand and strengthened her tone: "It''s normal that we are friends."


    Ronan said: "It''s normal." He didn''t want to dwell on this topic, and asked instead: "Amanda, last time you said you want to apply for a high school in Los Angeles, how is it now?"


    Amanda said with a little excitement: "It has passed! After this summer vacation, I will go to Berkeley Middle School to study high school, and I can stay in Los Angeles for a long time."


    She quietly stretched out her hand on the table, touched Ronan intentionally or unintentionally, and said, "I can call you out to eat a hamburger at any time in the future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Any time."


    Amanda was obviously very happy and said, "I can''t wait to wait for the start of my high school career. It is said that high school life is very interesting, and there are various clubs..."


    Most of the time, it was Amanda Seyfried who said that Ronan played the role of a listener.


    Perhaps the family''s parents are too strict, and Amanda Seyfried rarely communicates with other people, resulting in a lot of talk in front of Ronan.


    Ronan occasionally interjects a few words, and Jr. Anderson has also read American high schools, so he has some insight in this regard.


    Gradually, the topic turned to the movie.


    "I went to the post-dubbing of "Resident Evil" last week." Amanda said: "When will this film be released?"


    Ronan told the truth: "It will be next spring at the earliest." Thinking of the purpose of this visit, he asked: "Amanda, have you taken a new job recently?"


    Amanda Seyfried shook her head: "After the producer last time, I didn''t pick up other people''s films. I was a little scared..."


    Ronan knew what she was talking about and wanted to comfort him, but suddenly found that his words were poor, because the chances of encountering similar things again were too high.


    This is the epitome of the Hollywood environment.


    Amanda Seyfried opened his eyes wide, took a peek at Ronan, and said, "I think it''s better to work with you."


    Ronan thought for a while, simply opened the briefcase, took out a document, and handed it to Amanda: "It was originally intended for your mother. You can take a look first. Go back and give it to your mother. Isn''t your mother still your agent? "


    "Yes." Amanda quickly took over and said, "Is this a new script?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "An action movie with a high school student in it, which is perfect for you."


    Amanda quickly opened the script and read it carefully.


    Ronan did not speak, leaving time for Amanda to read. Looking at Amanda who was reading carefully, he suddenly thought of Tom Cruise.


    According to Tom Cruise, when he was fifteen or sixteen, not to mention reading literature, even reading newspapers was very difficult.


    It seems that there are not a few teenagers in the United States with similar conditions.


    Dyslexia in English seems to be a relatively common phenomenon.


    The script that Ronan brought was only part of it, mainly about the role of daughter Jinmi. Amanda''s reading ability was not a problem, and she would finish reading it soon.


    She blinked her big bright eyes and asked Ronan: "This story..."


    Amanda didn''t seem to know what to say, and she scratched her blonde hair before she figured out her words: "Ronan, is this story in your imagination?"


    Ronan did not answer, but asked, "Why do you say that?"


    Amanda closed the script and said: "Knock the girls who are traveling and use drugs to control them. This sounds a bit exaggerated."


    Hearing this, Ronan was stunned for a moment, and then he wanted to understand.


    Amanda Seyfried¡¯s family conditions are not particularly good, but it¡¯s not bad. It can be classified into the middle-class white class. With Mrs. Seyfried¡¯s protection and the girl¡¯s always better fantasy about the world, Let her rarely come into contact with the dark side of society.


    Ronan said: "This is not an exaggeration. Amanda, the prototype of this story was told by a French police officer during my participation in the Cannes Film Festival last year."


    This is of course nonsense, but Ronan has a good view of Amanda Seyfried and decided to remind this young and beautiful girl: "I learned from the police officer that there is a person in the city of Paris who will A criminal gang that concealed his true identity and specifically forcibly took young women away. Then, these girls would be taken to a luxurious villa in the suburbs of Paris, where they would be auctioned off."


    Amanda was obviously a little shocked, her eyes wide open, and she didn''t know what to say for a while.


    Ronan smiled and said: "Don''t run around, don''t have too much contact with unfamiliar people, the probability of this happening is still very small."


    Amanda looked down at the script and said, "After reading this story, I suddenly felt that society is dangerous."


    Ronan took the opportunity to say: "Human traffickers are everywhere in this society, but not everyone has the agent dad."


    This film seems dark and realistic, but in fact it is romantic in nature. A retired American agent whose daughter was kidnapped and sold as a prostitute in Paris by traffickers, his father went to Paris alone to beat the entire gang alone, while facing the corrupt Paris police. The attack of the world is "an enemy of the whole country", and the daughter can finally be rescued.


    Amanda Seyfried suddenly showed a somewhat thinking look, and after a while, said to Ronan, "Thank you, Ronan."


    "Huh?" Ronan wondered: "Thank me for what I do?"


    Amanda smiled sweetly: "I know you are reminding me this way, I can feel your friendship and care."


    Ronan has the urge to cover his forehead, Amanda Seyfried obviously thinks too much.


    However, he did not explain too much, saying: "Are you interested in this role?"


    Amanda nodded quickly: "I like your script and character."


    Ronan reminded: "Remember to give your mother the script. If your mother agrees, ask her to talk to George Clint about your appearance in this film."


    Based on his understanding, Mrs. Seyfried would like this kind of educational subject matter very much, and she would definitely let Amanda Seyfried take over the role.


    The filming process of this film can be regarded as a re-education of the dark side of society.


    .. m.

 Chapter 283： Visitor

    Out of the World City Shopping Center, Ronan waited for David to drive over and asked the girl next to him: "Amanda, shall I take you back?"


    Amanda Seyfried looked at the huge electronic timer above the main entrance of the shopping center and said, "Okay."


    At this time, the black Bentley Yazhi slowly drove over. Ronan pulled the car door to let Amanda Seyfried get in the car, then walked around to the other side and got into the car, asking, "Where do you live now?"


    Amanda Seyfried said, "Burbank, the house my mother rented over there."


    As the car started, Amanda looked at the decorations in the car curiously and asked, "Ronan, is this car expensive?"


    "Yeah." Ronan just replied casually without saying much.


    Amanda Seyfried was not restrained, looked at here and touched there curiously, after all, she was just a girl who was not even sixteen years old.


    When curiosity was almost gone, Ronan asked, "Do you have goals in high school?"


    "Yes." Amanda Seyfried''s energy turned back to Ronan, leaning on the back of a comfortable chair, and said: "I will be able to grab the cheerleader in the first semester."


    Ronan was speechless for a moment, this goal was too pursued.


    But look at Amanda Seyfried, blonde, beautiful and sexy, and she was born a cheerleader.


    Amanda smiled and said, "I''m kidding you, Ronan." She said proudly, "I don''t play with those little **** kids."


    It feels that those people are too low-level, they will only show off their cleverness among their peers.


    The car entered Burbank and turned into the block where Mrs. Seyfried rented the house. Ronan added, "If you have trouble at school, you can call me."


    "Yeah." Amanda responded.


    When the car stopped, she picked up the file bag containing the script and got out of the car, turned back and waved here: "Goodbye, Ronan."


    "Goodbye." Ronan waved to her.


    Back home, Amanda saw her mother wanting to cross-examine, so she squeezed the file bag into her first.


    Mrs. Seyfried asked in surprise, "What is this?"


    Amanda took a little bit of girlish pride and said, "The script Ronan gave me. He said that the heroine in it is very suitable for me. You can take a look first."


    Mrs. Seyfried immediately threw other things behind her head and flipped through the script. The more she looked at it, the more she felt that this story was too good, and it seemed very suitable for Amanda at this stage.


    When Ronan returned to the future world of Beverly Hills, the sky was already dark.


    "Sir." Nikia, the butler, sent an invitation letter: "This is specially sent by the assistant of Mr. Jeff Katzenberg."


    Ronan took a look and said, "I see."


    This is an invitation to the premiere of "The Princess Diaries". Disney Pictures will hold the premiere of this romantic fairy tale movie next week. Before that, Jeff Katzenberg agreed to help him get an invitation for the premiere. .


    After reading the invitation letter, Ronan thought for a while and said, "Nikia, I plan to hold a small banquet in half a month. There are not many people, about seven or eight. You can plan for the type of gathering of friends."


    Nikia immediately responded: "Okay. I will prepare."


    Ronan added: "Remember to refill the wine consumed in the cellar at any time."


    "Yes." Nikia responded.


    Ronan received the invitation letter without saying more, and went to the study on the second floor to deal with the backlog of work emails over the past two days.


    Many people from Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures sent emails recommending the director of "Hurricane Rescue". Among the long list, Ronan did not find a suitable candidate.


    George Clint met Gracie Jacobs, Johnny Depp''s agent, and Johnny Depp didn''t have any reply about Captain Jack Sparrow.


    Gore Wibinski is very interested in the director position of the first-line big productions, but he is limited to the director contract of "Midnight Bell" with DreamWorks, and he will not really talk about this directorship until February and March next year.


    In the email sent by Lawyer Dinah, Ronan''s personal foundation and film investment fund have passed the legal review. There are no legal obstacles, and the rest is waiting.


    Scott needs Ronan to sign some related fund agreements in person, and wants to invite Ronan to his home as a guest.


    Shahai Entertainment has made several contacts with Liam Neeson, and hopes to turn the contacts into formal contract negotiations.


    Alan Albert from the Overseas Distribution Department of the Embassy Pictures sent an email to routinely report the box office figures of several overseas release films: "The Bourne" overseas box office of 92.19 million US dollars, "Shrek" overseas box office of 17895 million Ten thousand dollars, "Fatal Bend" has a limited overseas release time, and the current overseas box office has just exceeded 10 million dollars.


    Random House regularly reports the sales of "Twilight", which has sold a total of 180,000 copies.


    Judith from the bank sent an email asking if Relativity Entertainment needed a new loan...


    Ronan responded one by one. After processing the email, he carefully read the list of directors recommended by the two companies, and then took the script of "Hurricane Rescue" to read it seriously.


    The value of this series is immense, and it can also be summarized in a small and broad type.


    As far as the production budget is concerned, US$20 million is enough, or even not necessary. After all, Liam Nissen¡¯s pay is not high, and most of the funds are actually spent on filming and production.


    As for Amanda Seyfried, she was paid tens of thousands of dollars.


    But the director''s words...


    Ronan vaguely remembered that the screenwriter and producer of "Hurricane Rescue" was Luc Besson, and the director was a Frenchman. The specific name has long been forgotten.


    And it''s only 2001, and it is estimated that the director is still a novice.


    Fortunately, time is relatively sufficient, and companies such as CAA and William Morris are also cooperating, so I can slowly find a suitable director.


    The brokerage company will also recommend it.


    Looking at the script of "Hurricane Rescue", Ronan suddenly thought of a related comment he had read in his previous life, saying that it was a matter of the couple''s perception of the world.


    In real life, quite a few women do not understand the sensitivity, stubbornness, and vigilance of their husbands. In front of outsiders, their evaluation of their husbands is: "Hey...that old wood, I don¡¯t understand anything, just like a crazy person every day, just ignore him. ."


    Why is this so? Because many women don''t have much chance to see the dark side of the world, when a woman sees it, she may already be in it.


    When these women regretted not listening to their husbands, it was too late to cry.


    Men have different perceptions of the world, and sometimes only women do not understand it, because there is no suitable situation to tell women.


    Frankly speaking, Ronan knew something about his father''s mentality. Although he was lonely and widowed in his previous life, he had also seen colleagues burst into anger and helplessness due to problems such as vaccines.


    It is estimated that many parents must have the idea of ??killing at that time.


    The phone rang at this time, and the housekeeper Nikia called and said that someone had come to visit.


    When Luo Nan went down to the living room on the first floor, he saw that the person was a little strange, it was James Huang.


    "Hi, James." Ronan hurried over to shake hands with him: "It''s been a long time."


    Although the two sides did not continue to cooperate after the "Human Removal Project 2", James Huang also switched to the embrace of Sony Entertainment, but there is no contradiction between each other, the previous cooperation can be considered pleasant.


    James-Huang said with a smile: "It just happened to be walking from here, so I took the liberty to come and visit temporarily."


    Ronan waved his hand: "We are old friends, we don''t need to be so polite." He motioned to the sofa: "James, sit down."


    When James Wong sat down, Ronan asked him to bring black tea and said, "It''s been a long time since I saw you. Is the work going well?"


    "Everything is fine." James Huang said with a smile: "The "Universal Hunting Order" that I collaborated with Sony Entertainment''s Revolutionary Studio has completed all the shooting and production."


    Ronan said sincerely, "Congratulations."


    This is the mainstream commercial production of James Huang Dream, and if successful, he can get rid of his identity as a horror film director.


    The production cost is US$50 million, and the investment is quite large, and Shahai Entertainment¡¯s production budget for "The Bourne" is no more than that.


    "Thank you." James Huang said.


    Ronan added: "I hope we still have the opportunity to cooperate."


    In several collaborations, James Wong left him a very good impression. He is a director who knows how to save money, has precise control over movie scripts, and is good at creating intense drama conflicts with small scenes.


    But the premise of these is the horror thriller directed by James Huang.


    The two chatted for a while, and James Wong said: ""Universal Pursuit" was released in early November. I am here this time and I will also tell you by the way that I must go to the premiere when I have time."


    Ronan immediately replied: "As long as time permits, I will definitely be there."


    "I won''t bother." James Wong said goodbye in due course: "Ronan, we often contact."


    Ronan sent James Huang to the door and said, "Always contact watching James Huang drive away and Ronan returns to the living room. If the "Universal Manhunt" does not achieve the expected results, maybe Shahai Entertainment really has another chance to cooperate with James Huang.


    Having said that, the sequel to "Reaper Is Coming" really needs a relatively stable director.


    But Ronan also knows that many directors are stubborn and even very stubborn people. They will not give up and change easily, and it is difficult to listen to the persuasion of others.


    Moreover, the relationship between him and James Huang is not good when talking too much, which may cause many unnecessary misunderstandings.


    Ronan can only do his best to keep James Huang in the field of horror and thriller, and other things are not easy to interfere. I hope he will not be interested in the strange film of "Dragon Ball".


    What is the mentality of the investors and filmmakers of that "Dragon Ball" live-action movie? James Huang gave up on himself or something else?


    To be honest, that film is worse than the game adaptation film directed by Uvi Bauer.

 Chapter 284： your Highness

    Entering the front hall of the theater from the side door, Ronan heard cheers coming from outside and couldn''t help turning his head to look over there. He happened to see a beautiful young girl walking on the red carpet.


    The girl wore a small pleated dress and a diamond crown on her head. Her big mouth was squeezed into a line. She had bright eyes and white teeth, and she looked like a real princess.


    Ronand took a few glances, and Anne Hathaway, who was less than twenty years old, was more prettier than most European princesses in her costume.


    This is the premiere of "The Princess Diaries", and Disney has created a fairy tale color.


    Her Royal Highness today seems to be particularly beautiful.


    Having said that, Princess Anne''s appearance is indeed good, and she has some silly eldest sister temperament that American audiences like, but unfortunately she left another persona and abruptly turned herself into a little white flower.


    Even, it can be said that the personality drags down Anne Hathaway''s fame and appeal.


    Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow were able to achieve the achievement of Hollywood actresses most hated by American audiences.


    The latter is a princess disease patient well-known to Hollywood people. It is normal to become the most annoying star. Anne Hathaway, who used to be close to the people in her previous life, is not easy to get mixed up. At least it means that she has worked hard enough. .


    This thing is too important for a star.


    Later, even if Anne Hathaway noticed something was wrong, she didn''t dare to destroy the existing character set and recreate it.


    The personality of the star is quite fragile, and the damage caused by the collapse is sometimes too great to bear.


    However, celebrities are the most vulnerable group to collapse.


    Many ¡°star people¡± that have concentrated high-level resources ¡°smashed through the floor¡± within minutes. Fans who felt the huge gap did not buy it, and immediately turned black, and brand owners who invested a lot of money often Was surprised by surprise.


    Entering the VIP room, Ronan met a star who collapsed, the black queen Whitney Houston.


    Ronan didn''t know her well, but as a guest, he politely greeted her half of the host.


    Whitney Houston is one of the producers of "The Princess Diaries". The original work was originally the film rights she bought and then recommended to Disney Pictures. The two parties cooperated to create the "Princess Diaries".


    "This will be a masterpiece." Ronan said politely to Whitney Houston.


    Whitney Houston responded politely: "Thank you."


    Ronan shook her hands and said goodbye, and then went to other places.


    Since the marriage of black singer Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston has been on the road to death forever. Perhaps the combination of two pop stars, especially black stars, was destined to be A tragedy.


    Drug use in the pop music scene is already very serious. How could drugs not become part of daily life if two people get together?


    In the past two years, Whitney-Houston has received two drug treatments. It seems that he wants to get rid of certain drugs or drugs, but it is easy to get rid of many things, and it is too difficult to get rid of completely.


    Drowning in the bathtub was the cause of death announced by the police in the previous life. It seemed quite funny, but it warned with **** facts: Cherish life and stay away from drugs.


    Ronan has always kept this sentence in mind, even if the overall environment is chaotic and the business development is not smooth, he will never touch those things.


    Knowing that this is a death, I have to plunge into it. Isn''t it a problem with my head.


    Ronan glanced at Whitney Houston again, and once again warned himself to stay away from drugs, after all, the negative is typical.


    Drug use hurts not only one person, but also the family. I vaguely remember that Whitney Houston¡¯s daughter died in her early twenties. There are many rumors in Hollywood that Whitney Houston was still taking drugs when she was pregnant...


    It seems that her daughter is also drowning in the bathtub, who knows if this drug addiction has been passed down from generation to generation.


    In fact, what Hollywood should launch most in the future, or the White Left Affirmative Movement, is a movement aimed at drugs and drug addiction.


    The crew entered the VIP room one after another at this time. Ronan looked for an opportunity to chat with the film director Gary Marshall, and also exchanged personal contact information.


    A director with a distinctive style like Gary Marshall, maybe Shahai Entertainment can also cooperate with him.


    This veteran director, who is nearly 70 years old, does not seem to be well-known, but he has made quite remarkable achievements in the field of romantic fairy tales and romance films. The films he has directed include "The Enemy", "The Beautiful Lady in the Moonlight", and "The Running Bride" "And this "Princess Diary" and so on.


    Among them, "Pretty Woman in Wind and Moon" was the highlight of 1990 and one of the most successful films in the history of Disney. It is known as one of the top ten classic romance films in the world.


    Thinking of Gary Marshall¡¯s director of Big Mouth Ju¡¯s "Pretty Woman" and "The Running Bride", it is not difficult for Ronan to imagine why Gary Marshall chose Anne Hathaway as the heroine in "The Princess Diaries" .


    It is estimated that the big mouth is the consistent aesthetic of Gale Marshall.


    With his head full of wild thoughts, Ronan came to Anne Hathaway.


    "Good evening, Miss Hathaway." Ronan took the initiative to say hello.


    Anne Hathaway looked at Ronan and found that it was a strange face. She took a closer look and made sure that Ronan did not seem to be much older than her. He was handsome and strong...


    "Hello." Anne Hathaway''s big mouth smiled into a line, looking elegant and pure.


    Ronan shook hands with her and introduced herself: "I am Ronan Anderson, a producer."


    Anne Hathaway still had a decent smile, and then she was surprised: Ronan Anderson?


    Generally, girls in their twenties are still confused, but as an aspiring young girl, a girl who dared to perform a fall in front of Gary Marshall, Anne Hathaway remembers the names of many Hollywood celebrities.


    These people are not well-known outside the Hollywood circle, but they are the people who really master the resources of Hollywood movies.


    Ronan Anderson''s name and some information are on a list specially provided to her by the agent.


    Anne Hathaway seemed quite surprised, covering her mouth with one hand, and asked: "Ronan Anderson? Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "There should be no second person in Hollywood by this name."


    "God." Anne Hathaway seemed startled: "I... Mr. Anderson... Oh, sorry..."


    Ronan looked at Anne Hathaway like a frightened deer, and deliberately asked: "What''s wrong? Miss Hathaway, I''m scary?"


    "I''m a little surprised. No, I mean..." Anne Hathaway seemed to have no idea what to say for a while, she smiled embarrassedly, and said: "I didn''t expect that a famous Hollywood system The filmmaker turned out to be my peer."


    She tried to recall the materials she had seen, and said: ""The Human Clearance Project", "Reaper Is Coming", and the most recent "The Bourne Shadow", I have watched all of them, and I like these movies very much. Unexpectedly, I today See the producers of these films later. Mr. Anderson, I am..."


    Anne Hathaway originally wanted to say that she was a fan, but she felt inappropriate, so she coughed and said, "I like the movies you made very much."


    Hearing this, Ronan suddenly felt like he was robbed of his lines.


    Looking at Anne Hathaway, I have to sigh that Hollywood is really a place to exercise people.


    "Thank you." Ronan said with a smile: "It''s an honor to make Miss Hathaway like it."


    "Anne." Anne Hathaway emphasized: "Just call me Anne."


    Ronan said immediately: "Annie, you can call me Ronan."


    The two were polite, and Ronan exclaimed: "I heard that this is a movie about the princess? Annie, I have to say that the producer invited you to play the princess, and I definitely found the right person."


    Anne Hathaway could hear that she was complimenting her for being like a princess, pursing her mouth and chuckling.


    "I have seen some princesses in Europe." Ronan is not a nonsense. He did see many pictures of princesses on the Internet in his previous life: "Frankly speaking, you are ten times, even twenty times more beautiful than them."


    Anne Hathaway first smiled happily, then lowered her voice and said, "Ronan, do you always please girls so much?"


    Ronan was not half embarrassed, but rather honest: "My biggest shortcoming is that I like to tell the truth." He deliberately looked up and down Anne Hathaway: "Anne, has no one told you?"


    Anne Hathaway was a little strange, and asked, "What are you talking about?"


    Ronan said very seriously: "You have the elegance of Audrey Hepburn, the brightness of Judy Garland, and the sweetness of Julia Roberts."


    Hearing these words of praise added to her, Anne Hathaway was about to open her mouth with a big smile, but she knew where her shortcomings were and tried her best to keep her mouth open.


    "I''m just an ordinary New York girl." Anne Hathaway said.


    Ronan smiled and said: "Annie, you will soon become a princess, a princess belonging to HollywoodAnnie Hathaway bit her lower lip lightly and said: Just started, just an ordinary actor. "


    When Ronan saw other people coming, it was enough, and said in due course: "His Royal Highness Anne, I wonder if I have the honor to call you?"


    Anne Hathaway took another look at Ronan. This is somewhat presumptuous, but a young and handsome producer who has produced many successful films is not in the prestigious ranks.


    This is a successful producer after all.


    Anne Hathaway barely thought about it, opened her handbag, took out a card, and handed it over.


    Ronan solemnly took it and said with a smile: "Tonight is my lucky night to meet a beautiful and elegant princess."


    Anne Hathaway laughed: "Ronan, it''s nice to meet you."


    Ronan didn''t say much, shook hands with Anne Hathaway, and went to other places.

 Chapter 285： Remember you

    Leaving Anne Hathaway''s side, Ronan looked for it in the VIP lounge, and finally saw the target coming this time. Robert Iger was coming in from outside alone.


    Ronan looked for him, and the two had met before. He greeted him actively: "Hi, Bob."


    When Robert Iger saw Ronan, he thought for a moment, as if he was remembering who he was, and then laughed: "Good evening, Ronan."


    Ronan regarded it as an occasional encounter, and said casually: "Last time I saw you at the golf club, I heard Jerefer say that you often go to play golf. I originally thought that when I met again, I could learn golf skills. I didn''t expect to never see you again."


    Robert Iger didn''t think much about it, and said: "I have a job transfer, and I went to Tokyo during this time."


    "Now you are transferred back?" Ronan specially invited: "I have time to play golf together."


    Robert Iger said: "I will stay in Tokyo for a while. It is estimated that it will take a few months to officially transfer back to Los Angeles. Then we will play together again and call Jereffer together."


    Ronan deliberately asked curiously: "I heard that you have been working at Disney headquarters, why did you suddenly transfer to Japan?"


    Robert Iger smiled, and said: "Some reasons within the company."


    Hearing what he said, Ronan couldn''t ask any more questions. After all, this was Disney''s internal affairs.


    "Tom Cruise and Will Smith are going to hold a special golf tournament." Ronan turned back to the golf: "I will call you then and join us."


    Robert Iger responded at once: "No problem."


    Ronan didn''t say too much. After getting the personal contact information of Robert Iger, he pulled a few more words of golf and went to other places.


    In any case, he and Robert Iger just met, and some things are still hard to say.


    There are many things that can¡¯t be rushed. Too much rushing will backfire.


    As if it was just a chance encounter at the premiere, Ronan¡¯s appearance did not give Robert Iger any other ideas. Robert Iger¡¯s mind was focused on his own work.


    The internal conflicts of Walt Disney have become more prominent, and the power struggle has become increasingly fierce. Even Michael Eisner, a middle-level manager who was transferred from ABC TV to Disney''s entertainment department, has been affected.


    Such internal friction can easily make people physically and mentally exhausted.


    Robert Iger was distressed while walking, and staying in Tokyo for a long time was not an option. After all, it was far away from Disney''s power center. Even if the boss said that he could be transferred back in a few months, how reliable is the boss''s words?


    In the boss''s promise, it is too common for months to become years.


    Tired.


    Robert Iger shook his head. In the past year, work has only left him with a feeling that he is tired.


    All kinds of messy things seem to be about to become an agenda within Disney. The two groups headed by Roy Disney and Michael Eisner seem to have deliberately exposed the contradictions previously hidden under the water.


    Robert Iger is not an inexperienced young man, but a manager who has climbed all the way from the bottom of the staff. His past experience clearly and unmistakably told him that the entire Walt Disney Group is about to usher in a huge period of turbulence, and maybe it will be because of this. And fall apart.


    Since he came to the premiere, Ronan also used this opportunity to expand the scope of communication and exchanged contact information with many people.


    He did not have the natural superiority of a successful producer. Whether the actor or the director was opposite, he showed great respect and made the other person feel valued.


    In this place of Hollywood, sometimes there are miracles. Some little people who don''t pay attention can create miracles when they counterattack and become protagonists.


    Even some Asian actors, Ronan also solemnly exchanged contact information.


    For example, Sandra Wu, who looks like Lin Yongjian wearing a long wig, has an unforgettable look.


    Hollywood and the entire West have really weird Asian aesthetics.


    When it was almost time, the organizer invited everyone to the theater. Ronan saw Anne Hathaway again, and the princess tonight was smiling at him.


    Ronan smiled back and nodded slightly to Anne Hathaway.


    Before leaving the lounge, Anne Hathaway came over to say hello to Ronan.


    This is Hollywood. It is common for actors to please producers.


    Moreover, Ronan has a very good reputation in this regard, and there have been no messy rumors so far.


    "Do you know Ronan Anderson?" Anne Hathaway''s agent just came here not long.


    Anne Hathaway said softly: "I just met tonight, he took the initiative to come over and say hello to me."


    The agent generally understands the situation of the production companies and well-known producers in the circle, and said: "This is a big man with unlimited prospects."


    Anne Hathaway was a bit clever and immediately grasped the main point of the words.


    "Let him remember you, Annie." The agent whispered: "Let him, the producer, think of you as soon as he meets the right role."


    Anne Hathaway nodded slightly.


    Of course, the agent is not asking her to do excessive things. Normal interpersonal relationships can sometimes leave a deep impression on people.


    Anne Hathaway is somewhat confident: Your Royal Highness...well, that sounds really good.


    Ronan was thinking about Disney and Robert Iger, but after the movie was screened, he also thought of Anne Hathaway.


    I don''t know why, I suddenly thought of certain rules.


    After all, there are too many rumors about this in previous lives, and the producer has always been the protagonist.


    After Ronan came to Los Angeles, he had never done something similar, nor did he want to take the initiative to do it.


    Of course, this does not mean that there are no such rules in Hollywood.


    On the contrary, similar things are more common in Hollywood.


    This is not called an unspoken rule in Hollywood, but a rule of the game.


    If there is no wealthy relatives or friends, no godfather like Spielberg, or even a big man willing to take care of him, a helpless actor who wants to get a heavyweight role must think of something special. Way.


    Not to mention the actors who want to get ahead, even those who have some fame and want to move into the film circle, if there is no one to help, the road is also difficult.


    Ronan has seen relevant gossip in his previous life. The crew of "Transformers 3" went to the other side of the Pacific to make publicity. An air hostess posted a scarf and said that he had witnessed Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who was born as an angel of Victoria''s Secret. In people''s first-class cabin, there is unscrupulous lingering with the famous Michael Bay.


    Before filming "Transformers 3", Rosie Huntington Whitley was already a very famous Victoria''s Secret Angel.


    Hollywood really has no unspoken rules, because these game rules are all laid out in the circle.


    Many Hollywood actresses with good looks always receive some invitations. People who have a background, a reputation and a real market appeal will certainly ignore them, because they themselves represent a kind of scarce resource, and those who dream of becoming famous overnight For small actors and small models of, these invitations are often the best shortcuts to the Avenue of Stars.


    Among the bottom actors in Hollywood, there is a joke that the end of the Avenue of Stars is a bed.


    People like these are helpless and have no inherent advantages. Why do some crews use such newcomers? By acting? Do not make jokes.


    Acting is a very subjective thing, and the criteria for judgment are often very vague. Just like Ronan''s selection of actors, when many crews use new actresses, acting is not a decisive factor, and sometimes even the top three are not included.


    Returning to the head, actors do not include the descendants of celebrities in the circle and people with backgrounds. Like those young actors who dream of becoming famous and earning both fame and fortune, like Julia Roberts in the initial stage, they come from ordinary and often even I haven''t finished the middle school, the mind is not top-level intelligence, and there is no special background and talent. Besides the body, there is no other power and tools that can be used, and they have nothing to lose except the body.


    Besides, pre-marital **** is a common situation in this country. When many people change their girlfriends, they say that they don¡¯t try a few more people. How do you know if you will have **** in the future?


    In fact, Hollywood can be described in some words on the other side of the Pacific-where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are rules.


    "Princess Diaries" is very entertaining, and the theme of sparrows turning into phoenixes is also a popular type.


    After the premiere screening, Ronan came to the front row specially to send congratulations to the film crew.


    I have to say Disney Pictures is really good at shooting this type of film.


    Films with this theme may only have a 50% success rate in the hands of other companies, but in the hands of Disney Pictures, the success rate may increase to more than 80%.


    In other words, this is also the foundation of Disney Pictures for many years.


    The day after the premiere of "The Princess Diaries", Ronan received a call from Anne Hathaway. Anne Hathaway didn''t say much, just chatted a few words after the release of "The Princess Diaries" Happening.


    Ronan took advantage of Robert Iger not leaving Los Angeles for the time being, and asked him to come out to meet, and talked about some topics about movies and Disney, but did not go too deeply. Robert Iger soon left Los Angeles and went to Tokyo.


    The internal conflicts at Walt Disney have not yet intensified, and Ronan knows he can''t worry.


    In mid-August, good news came from Lawyer Dinah and Scott, and the two foundations that were prepared were officially approved and qualified to operate.

 Chapter 286： Legend of the Melee Mage

    Of these two foundations, one is entirely owned by Ronan, called the Anderson Foundation, which is mainly engaged in financial and securities investment businesses. The source of investment funds is also Ronan''s personal fundraising.


    The other is called Pacific Film Foundation, which is a partner. For the time being, there are only two partners, Ronan and Tony Koch. The main business is film production investment, and the source of investment funds is publicly raised.


    The former Ronan can start operations as long as he completes the capital injection, while the latter has a long way to find capital.


    Scott is currently in charge of the two foundations.


    In addition, the two offshore foundations registered in the Cayman Islands have also entered the planning stage. Lawyer Diane has contacted international intermediaries and will complete the registration within this year.


    Ronan''s personal funds began to be transferred to the Anderson Foundation, waiting for the bottom hunt after 9/11.


    Regarding the Pacific Film Foundation, Ronan personally made several phone calls with Tony Koch, and Tony Koch will help promote the film investment foundation in Germany.


    Shahai Entertainment is about to get involved in major Hollywood productions. The production cost of each film will be as high as 100 million US dollars. This also means a large amount of capital investment. Relativity entertainment has limited cash flow, and it is impossible to smash its own liquidity. In film production, it is necessary to seek foreign investment.


    Ronan plans to wait until September before going to India, and if there is progress in the Tokyo office of Embassy Pictures, he will also go to the island countries.


    There is also South Korea, you can also try to raise funds there.


    Hollywood movies are still quite attractive for Japanese and South Korean funds. Otherwise, after the previous life of Robert Iger came to power, Disney will not come up with a Pacific Tinder Film Foundation that absorbs investment from island countries.


    In fact, since the early 1990s, behind the Hollywood film budget, you can see the shadow of Japanese and South Korean funds, and DreamWorks has a close relationship with South Korea¡¯s Samsung Group and the Lee family.


    The two countries understand Hollywood, and many people are also investing in Hollywood, which also helps attract investment.


    When Ronan asked Scott to establish a foundation, he had already collected relevant information. He also knew the names and general information of some financial institutions in Japan and South Korea that had invested in Hollywood.


    Only with goals can we make targeted plans.


    Hollywood is taking the road of internationalization, which includes funding sources for filming and producing movies.


    Of course, Ronan knows very well that to absorb funds from these countries, you must do things in accordance with the contract and Hollywood''s consistent rules. Otherwise, if your reputation is bad, it will not only cause a lot of trouble, but also affect the next step of financing.


    Relativity Entertainment has passed the most difficult stage. Ronan has no plans to do messy things in this regard. Hollywood¡¯s inherent rules are already very beneficial to filmmakers.


    At the same time, Ronan once again seriously considered whether or not to stop by the East. "The Bourne Shadow" has already been screened there. With Hollywood''s reputation and the social situation there, the Film Foundation will definitely be able to absorb The capital of the east country, even hundreds of millions, is not a problem.


    And he will play this money-out game according to the rules, so naturally there is no question of whether or not it is pitted. Everyone just follows the rules.


    The only concern is the rampant beast, after all, there is no reason to say.


    If you say you can do it, you can do it, or you can¡¯t do it; if you say you can¡¯t do it, you can¡¯t do it, no matter what.


    Let''s talk about the situation at that time.


    Ronan can only think so. If he can get enough funds elsewhere, he doesn''t need to go to the East. In case something happens, it will affect the future review of Scissors.


    There is no clear standard for Big Scissors. When it says you can''t do it, self-examination doesn''t know the problem.


    In contrast, island countries and South Korea are preferred.


    The island country is rich in artists. Who are the famous artists of this era? It seems that time is too far away to remember...


    In South Korea, the entertainment industry over there is more interesting. If the Hollywood agency is the service provider, the agency over there is simply the master of the stars.


    I heard that they like to let their stars accompany important people or customers...


    This set of unspoken rules is still the best played by Koreans. It is no one to force so many actresses to commit suicide.


    Ronan felt that if he went to South Korea and, as the owner of a Hollywood studio and a famous producer, he seemed to be a big man, would he be hospitalized there?


    Song Hye Kyo, Jun Ji Hyun...Who else is the famous Korean actress in this era?


    Unfortunately, Ronan¡¯s degree of unfamiliarity with the Korean entertainment industry is about the same as that of the island country, and even less familiar with island artists.


    By the way, when did the thigh era debut?


    This thought just flashed through Ronan''s head, and then he threw it aside. The things he had to consider were much more important than this.


    Since March 2000, the U.S. economy has been very sluggish, and there seems to be some signs of recovery, but this recovery was quickly extinguished, and the socio-economic situation continues to be turbulent.


    For more than a year, Ronan has been staring at the company called Netflix, the investigating and consulting agency hired by him, and has published detailed information about Netflix every week.


    Ronan''s understanding of this Internet company is no less than his own.


    If it weren''t for 9/11, he might have already taken action on Netflix.


    But now we can wait for a while, waiting for the socio-economic environment to become worse.


    Internet companies, no matter what, can''t exist outside the society, and changes in the socio-economic situation will further affect Netflix, which is already in a difficult situation.


    Over the past year or so, Reed Hastings has made various struggles, but unfortunately the overall environment is not good, and Netflix''s own strength is also limited. Its direct competitor is a behemoth like Blockbuster, and it has never found an investor.


    Although the online leasing business is gradually expanding, lack of funds means lack of content and capital to attract customers to pay.


    The model of Netflix in the previous life has already formed an impact on Hollywood, and may even subvert Hollywood''s traditional film and television distribution model.


    Ronan is very clear that new media other than traditional distribution channels will be an important capital for Relativity Entertainment''s future competitiveness.


    The six major Hollywood companies have considerable influence on theater companies and traditional distribution channels, but they have no absolute advantage in the simultaneous development of online video services.


    Although the six major Hollywood companies cooperate and compete, it is impossible to work together to kill a certain film company. They will only adopt a looser alliance suppression method like DreamWorks. However, if the future situation is not good, they will face several at the same time. Strangulation of strong competitors, Relativity Entertainment has a wide enough new media channels, at least it can guarantee its survival, instead of having to sell itself to the six major companies like DreamWorks.


    Although the huge plan has just begun, watching the blueprint become reality a little bit by hard work, Ronan will not let it easily fall into nothing.


    In Ronan''s vision, Relativity Entertainment''s future is an entertainment media group focusing on content production and distribution.


    This also determines the difficulty and difficulty of the plan, and may even not be realized.


    There are too many companies in Hollywood, like DreamWorks, which are in the process of development.


    Ronan doesn''t want Relativity Entertainment to be one of them.


    DreamWorks has many problems today, but its performance is still outstanding. In the first half of 2001, even though Relativity Entertainment produced and released three hit movies, "House of Death", "The Bourne Shadow" and "Fatal Turn" , North American box office performance is still not as good as DreamWorks.


    In the past six months, DreamWorks has earned more than US$400 million in the North American box office with films such as "Shrek", "Artificial Intelligence", "Mexican" and "Evolution".


    According to the comprehensive statistics of the North American box office for half a year, DreamWorks not only ranked first among second-tier film companies, but also beat Sony Columbia, Twentieth Century Fox and Paramount Pictures.


    Box office does not mean everything to film companies, but it is the basis of new film revenue.


    DreamWorks'' outstanding performance still firmly attracted the hatred of the six major companies.


    Under the cover of DreamWorks, Relativity Entertainment quietly squeezed into the forefront of second-tier film companies, but Ronan knew very well that the new line of films under Warner Bros. would soon explode.


    The first part of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy will be officially released at the end of this year.


    This is one of Ronan¡¯s favorite series of films in his previous life. Unfortunately, Tolkien¡¯s film rights have long been sold. After he came to Los Angeles, New Line Pictures has completed the film with the support of the Weinstein brothers. The integration of copyright has begun preparations for the trilogy.


    The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has created too many brilliance, and New Zealand director Peter Jackson has jumped into the ranks of Hollywood''s top directors.


    Although he left Tolkien and rushed to the street, Peter Jackson is also considered to have left a strong mark in the history of film.


    There is also Gandalf, Ronan has seen too many talks about Gandalf in his previous life.


    In the setting of the Lord of the Rings, UU Reading Gandalf is a Maya, in general, a demigod, proficient in melee and spells.


    In Peter Jackson''s movie, it was probably that the special effects of spells were too expensive, and Gandalf became a melee unit. At that time, Gandalf was used as an idol on the Internet in the East, and there were many stalks of game wizards.


    For example, add lighting for spells, and add power and system to the rest. You must learn two-handed swords or one-handed swords for weapons, and put an illuminating round sword on the battlefield.


    Even Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings movie has affected Ronan''s way of fighting with the protagonist at a certain point in his previous life.


    Selling a sword in one hand, a wisdom stick in one hand, killing one person in ten steps, and staying a thousand miles away.


    Gandalf in the white robe left behind an endless melee mage legend.


    Ronan received good news when he was studying overseas fund-raising and the operation of the foundation. Sanda Remus returned to Los Angeles from Seattle, and the first draft of the screenplay of "Grey the Intern" has been completed.


    .. m.

 Chapter 287： Basic Quality

    In Shahai Entertainment''s office, Ronan looked at the script of "Grey Intern" seriously. Sanda Remus sat on a sofa and waited patiently for Ronan to finish reading the script.


    This is just the first draft of the script. It is relatively rough and there is a lot of room for improvement, but the overall framework of the story has been built.


    Ronan flipped through the script and occasionally made notes in the notebook next to him, jot down the points of concern.


    There are twelve episodes in the script. Because it is the first draft, the following episodes only have a summary of the story, and the specific content has not been written yet.


    Sanda Remus drank coffee and looked at Ronan from time to time. Although the two parties have signed a cooperation agreement, if the producer is not satisfied with the script, she can call back and ask her to rewrite it.


    Ronan jotted the last stroke in his notebook and closed the script.


    "The script is very good." Ronan looked at Sanda Remus and said, "It has not been easy these months? Sanda, you have lost a lot of weight."


    Compared with the last time I met, Sanda Remus has lost more than one lap. The hospital life experience for more than half a year is obviously very hard.


    Sanda Remus said with a smile: "I didn''t expect that work would help lose weight."


    Ronan also laughed: "You will have more work soon."


    Upon hearing this, Sanda Remus instantly understood that there should be no problem if the script passed Ronan''s review.


    She also breathed a sigh of relief. As a black woman without sufficient qualifications, it is really not easy to get the support of producers and production companies.


    Fortunately, I met Ronan, a producer who does not discriminate against blacks and women.


    Sanda Remus was in a good mood and muttered to herself: So, I am very lucky.


    Black and female, these two make most of the production companies include her in the list of non-collaborators.


    In Hollywood, there are too few producers like Ronan who can treat blacks and women fairly.


    Ronan asked at this time: "As you can see from the script, you can learn a lot from the experience of life in the hospital."


    "Yes." Sanda Remus said with emotion: "If you don''t spend enough time on the front line of the hospital, it is difficult for you to understand the operating system of the hospital and the work of the doctors. These are not just based on imagination. If it can be solved, if the professional level is not reflected in the play, the whole story will have no skeleton, and it will appear amateurish and ridiculous."


    Ronan timely complimented: "Sanda, you did a good job."


    Sanda Remus instead smiled modestly and said, "This is the basic quality of a screenwriter."


    Ronan nodded slightly, just like star actors need physical training before shooting action movies, and shooting military roles need military training, Sanda Remus'' behavior is actually nothing, it is the most basic profession in Hollywood. Literacy.


    Although there are all kinds of disrespect in Hollywood, and there are super unreliable star actors like Johnny Depp, the extremely fierce competition and public opinion environment are enough to ensure that most people will not be too much.


    This kind of direct cutout is simply unimaginable in Hollywood shooting.


    Many actresses, after the filming of the crew, took advantage of their free time to get pregnant and create people. As a result, they made a temporary make-up at the back of the crew. Even if they were pregnant, they would not choose to cut out pictures, and would rather wrap their abdomen with a green screen for shooting.


    I really can''t move, if you have brothers and sisters, you can ask them to do it for you.


    Ronan retracted his divergent thinking and asked, "When will the script be completed?"


    Sanda Remus told the truth: "It will take one and a half months at the earliest."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes. We strive to start preparations in the second half of this year, and your agency CAA will provide a full range of services for this drama."


    Previously, he had reached an agreement with Brian Lord, CAA provided one-stop packaged services for "Grey Intern", withdrawing 5% of the profit as a service commission.


    Shahai Entertainment does not have any experience in TV drama production. There is definitely a lack in this aspect. Using CAA''s packaged service is the best choice at this stage.


    Moreover, the most successful and mature operation of CAA one-stop package service is actually a TV drama project.


    "Mr. Lord talked to me once." Sanda Remus said: "CAA will provide the greatest support for this project."


    Having said that, she glanced at Ronan again, knowing that if Ronan hadn''t taken a fancy to her and "Grey Intern", CAA wouldn''t look at this project at all, at least not in two or three years. .


    Getting the support of a successful producer is a completely different situation than rushing around with a sullen head.


    Sanda Remus had a deep understanding of this and asked, "Ronan, do you have any suggestions for the script?"


    Actually, there is no need to ask Sanda Remus, Ronan will say it later.


    "The rhythm of the story is more compact. The emotional drama ends in the first season." Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and said directly: "Some emotional dramas that have nothing to do with the main line are moved to the second season. If we can still shoot and produce the second season if."


    Sanda Remus smiled confidently: "There will be a second season!"


    Ronan nodded gently and continued: "To compress the plot of the first season to less than ten episodes, we need to have a compact plot and appropriate budget control. After all, this is the first season."


    Just like a series of movies, the first risk of creating a series is the biggest, and no one can guarantee that it will succeed.


    Sanda Remus has encountered too many setbacks before, knowing that it is not easy to win Ronan''s support, and without any objections, said: "I will revise the script."


    Ronan glanced at the notebook and said, "The protagonist''s settings, ethnicity, what do you think?"


    Sanda Remus smiled and said, "The five protagonists are white and black."


    This did not exceed Ronan''s expectations. Perhaps in the black world, there are only whites and blacks, and no one else exists.


    Ronan said directly: "Whites, blacks, Latinos, and Asians. Among the five protagonists, these four major ethnic groups must be included."


    Sanda Remus is not stupid at all. Instead, she is a rare wise man among black women. He immediately understood Ronan''s intention: "Expand the audience as much as possible?"


    "Yes." Ronan didn''t need to deny this: "These are the four largest audience groups in North America."


    These are actually nothing. After a few years, it will become common and even necessary to have permanent LGBT characters in TV dramas.


    Many popular TV series, for the sake of this Hollywood-style political correctness, do not hesitate to break some of the normal characters in the drama.


    Those actors who are unclear about their situation and attack the LGBT community indiscriminately, the screenwriter dares to write their roles to death.


    These similar situations will become routine operations in the future.


    Sanda Remus just thought about it for a moment, and said: "I will make changes to the character background settings to make them more in line with the requirements."


    Afterwards, Ronan talked about other matters.


    For example, "Grey Intern" will complete all filming and production in the first half of next year, and land on TV or other broadcast channels in the fall.


    Only after seeing the actual ratings can we decide whether to continue filming and production for the second season.


    If the ratings are poor, even if the ratings are high, they can only be cut off.


    Nowadays, ratings are almost the only measure of TV series.


    In the next three days, Ronan asked Sanda Remus to start more specific project negotiations. Since Sanda Remus was not demanding, the negotiation between the two parties went very smoothly.


    It can be said that Sanda Remus is very clear about her current position and knows that without capital requirements, a successful TV drama project can change her career.


    The negotiation is mainly about Sanda Remus'' rights and compensation in the project.


    In terms of remuneration, Sanda Remus is mainly divided into three parts.


    The first is the screenwriter. As the sole creator of the screenplay, Sanda Remus enjoys the exclusive cost of buying out the script of Shahai Entertainment. However, it is similar to the movie circle. The scripts of ordinary screenwriters cannot be sold. The screenwriter paid for each episode of the season is only $5,800.


    Sanda Remus is a member of the screenwriters'' union. The current minimum pay for a TV series script set by the screenwriters'' union is US$3,800 per episode. After 2008, this figure will rise to US$38,000.


    Next is the producer. The first producer of "Grey Intern" is Ronan, but Sanda Remus is actually responsible for all tasks. She will serve as an associate producer. The total salary is 25. Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    Finally, the project initiator and the person in charge. According to the prevailing Hollywood rules, Sanda Entertainment will pay Sanda Remus a one-time payment of 500,000 US dollars as the project initiation bonus, and Sanda Remus is the screenwriter and actually responsible People, will be divided into the later period of the project, the first quarter''s share ratio is 2.5% of the net profit.


    In addition, there are some other terms.


    For example, Shahai Entertainment owns the copyright of the follow-up creation of "Grey Intern" This can ensure that even if Sanda Remus quits, the project can continue.


    For example, Sanda Remus¡¯s work is exclusive, and she is not allowed to participate in other companies¡¯ film and television projects while working for Shahai Entertainment.


    Of course, Sanda Remus also has a lot of power, such as the decision-making power of actors outside the main actor group.


    While negotiating with Sanda Remus, Ronan also negotiated with CAA and formally signed a one-stop package service agreement for "Grey Interns" with CAA.


    CAA will be responsible for providing all the crew from the cast to behind-the-scenes staff for the "Grey Intern" crew, and will assist Shahai Entertainment in contacting the TV series distribution platform.


    Correspondingly, five percent of the net profit of the "Grey Interns" project is the service cost of CAA.


    Ronan also finalized the budget for the project after communicating with Sanda Remus several times. The first season totaled nine episodes, and the production budget was 3 million US dollars.

 Chapter 288： A Song of Ice and Fire

    For a TV series, the production and shooting costs of three million US dollars are not high. On average, it is more than three hundred thousand US dollars per episode. This determines that "Grey Intern" will not be any particularly big Scene, will not hire well-known actors or directors.


    In addition, this type of TV series basically does not need special effects.


    According to Sanda Remus¡¯ plan, animal bodies and internal organs can be used instead of some bodies or lesions that appear during surgery.


    This can effectively save costs.


    CAA moved very fast. After signing a formal packaging service agreement with Shahai Entertainment, it not only passed a large number of relevant cast and crew information to Ronan and Shahai Entertainment, but also the script and project of "Grey Intern" The plan was sent to the four major television networks.


    For this type of TV series, the preferred broadcasting platform is definitely the public television network.


    I have to say that CAA does have considerable energy and has provided packaging services for many excellent TV series in the past. The projects they recommend have attracted the attention of TV stations.


    Good news came back soon. The ABC TV station said that it hoped that Shahai Entertainment could film and produce a pilot episode of "Grey Intern" first and broadcast it on ABC TV.


    Fox Television Network also appropriately expressed concern.


    A small-produced original drama series can get the attention of two major TV stations before it is officially prepared. CAA has played an important role in it.


    Ronan also believes that this cooperation with CAA is very worthwhile and will help Shahai Entertainment to accumulate relevant experience in TV series shooting and production.


    Shahai Entertainment has officially established a TV series production department, and will get involved in more TV series shooting and production in the future.


    Ronan also has plans in this regard, so Robert Lee needs to take on important tasks again.


    In the study of the future world, Robert Lee looked at Ronan and asked, "What is the goal this time?"


    "One with fancy and magical colors." Ronan took three books from the shelf and gave them to Robert Lee: "You go to contact the publishers and creators, don''t worry, this is our future plan. , You have plenty of time for negotiation."


    Robert Lee looked at the three thick books in his hand, the name of "A Song of Ice and Fire" on the cover of the book was particularly eye-catching.


    After "A Song of Ice and Fire", each book has subtitles, namely "Game of Thrones", "Clash of Kings" and "A Storm of Ice and Rain."


    Obviously this is a series, the author is called George Raymond Martin, published in 1996, 1998 and 2000 respectively.


    This series is very unfamiliar, and Robert Lee is sure he has never watched it, or even heard of it.


    In the past year, he has been dealing with almost all kinds of copyright owners, and he basically knows all the famous works in North America.


    Since I have never heard of it, I can only say that the market response of this series is average.


    Robert Lee didn''t say much, just asked: "Will you make a movie in the future?"


    Ronan shook his head: "We plan to shoot a TV series. It is estimated that it will take five years at the earliest." He warned: "This series has not yet been completed. Pay attention to obtaining the copyright of subsequent works during negotiations, and at least have priority."


    "I understand." Robert Lee said.


    He couldn''t help being curious, opened it quickly, flipped it, and after reading a few pages, he said, "It feels a bit like Tolkien''s "Lord of the Rings" series."


    Ronan replied casually: "As far as I know, George Martin is a fan of Tolkien."


    In this series, especially in magic, George Martin once again followed the practice of his idol Tolkien, and never used magic easily, making it just an element needed to render the atmosphere, and rarely used in people. On itself.


    Therefore, some people think that "A Song of Ice and Fire" is not so much an extremely "low-magic" fantasy, as it is more like a parallel history of a fictional world.


    Robert Lee didn''t wait much, and soon left with goodbye.


    Ronan is very confident to get the film and television copyrights of this series. The first three parts that have been published do not even cost much. It is only in 2001. Not many people have noticed the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. Its own influence is not too big.


    The "Song of Ice and Fire" series still needs time to ferment.


    In the previous life, TV series adapted by HBO had a huge impact. The sales of CDs alone made HBO a lot of money.


    Ronan has not seen George Martin¡¯s original work, but basically every episode of the TV series has been watched from the first season to the seventh season. For the final impression of this series, he still stays at the production party. To speed up the progress of the plot, the fast-paced nephew rolls on the sheets.


    Heavy taste has never been a problem for cable TV dramas.


    This series also has a nickname called "Song of Killing and Fuck".


    Except for the horror of Yuxue and Longma, the other main characters are really clean.


    I believe that anyone who has watched the series will remember the Scarlet Wedding still fresh, and Rob Stark, who looks very protagonist, was killed like a pig...


    Ronan certainly knows that the success of "Game of Thrones" does not rely on pornography.


    The magnificent worldview, the touching plot, the full of characters, and the sophisticated production... have created this drama.


    If you want to succeed, you can do more than just get the copyright. With the current production strength of Shahai Entertainment, it is far behind HBO in the past.


    At that time, HBO was also called Huang (H) Violent (B) Pollution (O) in the Chinese dynasty. It made good use of taboo stimuli. It looked like nothing, and the amount of information was so large that all the Chaoyang aunts in the entire capital fainted.


    Shahai Entertainment is just a beginner in this area.


    Therefore, even if the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series successfully obtains the copyright, Ronan will wait a few years or even longer before putting it on the production schedule.


    This requires accumulation, not only production capacity, but also capital.


    The previous HBO drama has the same killer feature, that is, it is not bad for money.


    After millions of years of evolution, mankind has been thinking hard and concluding two eternal truths: Everything is the more expensive the better. If the expensive things are not good, either the money has not been spent or it has not been spent. Right place.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that the average production cost of each episode of "Game of Thrones" in the first season reached 6 million U.S. dollars. By the sixth season, this figure reached a staggering 10 million, which was called the most "burning" drama.


    Movies and televisions want to be well-produced and must burn money.


    The kind of film where a group of people boast and brag about themselves as a **** may be able to become a **** film in a small group, but it cannot become a popular classic.


    As long as Shahai Entertainment has the hard power in TV series production, Ronan believes that "Game of Thrones" will become his profit weapon.


    Perhaps the oath of the night watch will spread more widely than in previous lives.


    "The long night is coming, and I will keep watch from now on until I die. I will not marry a wife, will not have a fief, will not have children. I will not wear a crown, I will not fight for honor. I will do my duty and live and die. I am darkness. The sword in the middle, the guard on the Great Wall, against the cold flames, the rays of dawn, the horn to awaken the sleeper, and the shield to guard the kingdom. I dedicate my life and glory to the night watchman. Tonight, night and night. "


    "Intern Gray" officially opened the prelude of Shahai Entertainment''s foray into TV series production.


    While Sanda Remus is perfecting the script, she is also setting up a crew, and related work is continuing.


    News soon came from Robert Lee. He had preliminary contact with George Martin. George Martin was very interested in adapting the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series into a film and television series, and he was also willing to work with Shahai Entertainment. Negotiation.


    But unlike Ronan''s expectations, the negotiations did not go very smoothly. Before George Martin became a writer, he worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood for many years and was no stranger to Hollywood, so he put forward many conditions.


    Negotiation is to find common ground in differences, and in a short time no other company will notice the "Song of Ice and Fire" series. Ronan asked Robert Lee and George Martin to talk patiently.


    Nowadays, just like movies, behind the explosions, there are often large investments in publicity and marketing.


    For example, the "Harry Potter" series is a typical example of successful marketing cases.


    There is also the "Twilight Saga: Twilight" that is already on the market.


    This book entered the North American book market for one year, and the Western book market for more than half a year. When all sales are added together, it has not exceeded 200,000 copies. Its influence among young people is not that big.


    The reason is that the investment in publicity is very limited, and Ronan has not even actively invested a large amount of money in promotion.


    "The Hunger Games" was published before September, and it did not cause any waves, but some media mentioned Lindsay Bill''s name.


    Ronan has only signed three ghostwriter contracts with Lindsay Bill. Lindsay Bill has expressed more than once that he hopes that after completing "Fifty Shadows of Gray", he can transfer to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, so follow-up The sequel Ronan has to find other gunners to ghostwrite.


    Shahai Entertainment has issued a recruitment on behalf of Ronan, and Ronan hopes to determine the shooter candidates years ago.


    As for Lindsay Bill, since she wants to be a screenwriter, let her adapt "Summer in Jeans".


    This typical youth female theme is also suitable for female screenwriters.


    Time gradually came to the end of August. After six weeks of screenings, "Fatal Bend", like most traditional American horror films, has exhausted the market potential and officially dropped from North American theaters. The North American box office finally stopped at 53.69 million. On the dollar.


    In addition, the film''s overseas box office exceeded 15 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office totaled up to 69.24 million U.S. dollars.


    Overseas screenings continue. According to the estimates of Embassy Pictures, the global box office of this horror film is expected to reach 80 million US dollars.


    Naturally, the sequel of "Fatal Bend" was also put on the agenda, and the script creation was also included in the schedule of the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment.

 Chapter 289： Horror Film Professionals

    After Ronan provided the idea of ??turning a reality show into a horror killing show, in just three days, the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment came up with a story outline.


    In the new story, the protagonists will become actors participating in reality shows. When recording a survival program in the wilderness, they are attacked by a deformed ogre.


    In addition, the content of the story will show more the social life state of the freak.


    Ronan agrees very much with this point. Although a little new content should appear appropriately, more should follow the successful model of the first part.


    More bloody, more H, bigger scale.


    It doesn''t matter if the plot is simple, the strong visual impact should be brutal and unreasonable from the beginning, and people don''t have time to adapt.


    This is the most attractive part of traditional plasma horror movies.


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriting department, Ronan also specially participated in the script creation seminar of this project.


    "The model is very simple." Ronan said roughly: "This kind of film is to run away, be killed, and create blood. Then run away, be killed, and create more blood."


    The head of the screenwriting team of this project said: "I suggest adding a powerful character. Although the ogres will still be killed in the end, the anti-killing of the ogres can be achieved to a certain extent, bringing some freshness. Excitement."


    Ronan thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes."


    Another screenwriter said: "The design of the plot, except for the escape, self-rescue, and counterattack of the participating survivors, can be appropriately interspersed to show the life of the abnormal ogre, such as childbirth, reproduction, father-son relationship, husband and wife relationship." He smiled. , Said: "Of course, husband and wife are brothers and sisters or siblings, because only their family lives here, regardless of their identity is the same surname."


    Ronan nodded lightly and approved his statement. After all, this was just a communication meeting before the script was written. After the script was written, it was deemed inappropriate and then revised.


    "What about the large-scale plot?" Ronan asked, "What do you think."


    A middle-aged bald screenwriter was specifically responsible for designing these scenes, and then he said: "I designed a scene." He opened the slideshow, and a rough design artwork appeared on it: "A beautiful character was split into two by a long axe. Half, the internal organs snapped and fell, and the undead nerves were still twitching in vain."


    Everyone stared at the artwork and nodded frequently, seemingly satisfied with the design.


    Looking at this scene alone, it seems that the people in the office are a bunch of perverts.


    Subsequently, the middle-aged bald screenwriter cooperated with other design drawings to explain in detail other killing scenes, such as beheading with a long axe, piercing the head with a sword, eating fingers with raw food, dinner with human flesh...every scene was **** and unambiguous.


    This seminar did not last long, lasted less than an hour before it was over.


    Ronan also made a decision. The budget for the sequel of "Fatal Bend" is lower than that of the first one. All actors are replaced with new ones to reduce remuneration expenses. The director also seeks a new director.


    With the first successful model, the sequel may be more successful.


    Ronan will not give up on the horror film project, as there are many opportunities to make a big difference.


    In the past two years, Shahai Entertainment has gradually formed a brand effect in horror films, and even has a reputation as a professional horror film maker.


    Not only Shahai Entertainment, but the entire Relativity Entertainment''s films are of relatively large scale.


    In front of an art theater in Long Island, New York.


    "This actress is very familiar."


    Looking at the "irrevocable" poster, Cleotte said to his companion: "It looks like a European movie star."


    The companion rubbed his beard and said, "This is Italian movie star Monica Bellucci, famous for filming large-scale dramas." He suddenly lowered his voice: "Don''t you know this movie? It is said that Monica Bellucci The odd scale has made a breakthrough again. At this year''s Cannes Film Festival, the film was directly expelled from the festival by Cannes officials because of its too large scale."


    Cleotte is quite curious: "Where can the scale be as large as that? Are European art films shot on the scale of the San Fernando Valley?"


    "Go and see, don''t you know." The bearded companion said.


    Cleotte thought for a while and said, "Go, go and see."


    Films that can be ejected from the Cannes Film Festival must be of extraordinary scale, and Monica Bellucci is so sexy.


    The two entered the theater, and Cleotte went to buy tickets.


    Before selling the ticket, the conductor said: ""Irrevocable" is not rated by MPAA, and some of its content may cause discomfort."


    "It doesn''t matter." Hearing that there was no grading, Cl¨¦ot became more curious: "Give me two tickets."


    He is an adult, and whether or not the movie has an MPAA rating will not affect his viewing choices. Anyway, watching this kind of movie is because Monica Bellucci reportedly broke through to the large scale of the sky.


    Cleotte is full of curiosity, is it true that Monica Bellucci is really like the artists of the San Fernando Valley, shooting large-scale scenes with real swords?


    Having said that, in his mind, European art goddesses like Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci are actually not much different from the female artists of the San Fernando Valley. .


    But "Irrevocable" still surprised Cleotte and his bearded companion.


    What kind of psychology is the director and the actor in order to shoot so...


    Cleotte thought for a long time before he found the right adjective: such a disgusting scene.


    Not to mention female audiences, even men feel uncomfortable when they see it, or even feel nauseous.


    Which company introduced this film? It will be released without classification. If someone with low psychological tolerance watch it, will there be any accidents?


    Approaching September, the Embassy Pictures has released two more films, Ronan bought "Shaolin Football" and "Irrevocable" from the Cannes Film Festival.


    The former''s theaters are concentrated in large cities with a large number of Chinese, such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and the target audience is the Chinese population.


    The latter is shown in less than 30 art theaters in North America and is not rated by MPAA.


    "Irrevocable" has never received MPAA''s rating review. Even if the ten minutes in between are deleted, the MPAA rating committee still has to give an evaluation of NC-17, and the Embassy Pictures simply withdrew the rating review.


    Although there are no legal regulations, under normal circumstances, movies produced in Hollywood are not rated by MPAA, and most theaters will refuse to show them.


    However, many films imported from overseas are shown in North American theaters as usual without the MPAA classification review, and it is a relatively common phenomenon for European art films.


    Several films like Tindo Ballas have also been introduced to theaters in North America and are also not rated by MPAA.


    Ronan also learned later that many distribution companies, such as Lionsgate and Miramax, will not be graded and reviewed by the MPAA at all for films imported from overseas, because it is not necessary.


    It is impossible for these overseas films to be shown on a large scale, and will only be shown in dozens of theaters at most. MPAA classification is not necessary.


    Therefore, Ronan simply asked Embassy Pictures to withdraw the "irrevocable" classification review from the MPAA.


    There is no classification, and it is destined that "Irrevocable" can only be shown in a very small area, such as Utah and other conservative states, the Embassy Pictures did not contact any theaters at all.


    In the end, there were only 26 theaters showing "Irrevocable", less than half of "Shaolin Football".


    Even so, the film''s attendance rate and box office are much higher than "Shaolin Football".


    After being released for nearly a week, "Irrevocable" got $280,000 in the box office in North America, and "Shaolin Football" only had a box office of more than $80,000.


    Not waiting for "Shaolin Football" to be released from theaters, Embassy Pictures launched video tapes and DVDs. Anyway, it was only shown in a very small area, and its attendance rate was very low. At the same time, offline distribution had almost no negative impact.


    "Irrevocable" can stay in theaters for a while, but Embassy Pictures will also release video tapes and DVDs before the release.


    In the situation of these two films, the cost can be recovered in about 2 months, and it will take time to accumulate if it is profitable.


    Ronan also saw from "Irrevocable" that European art films are still somewhat marketable in North America. The feeling of watching small **** in theaters is also specifically pursued by many adult audiences.


    Just like the Kung Fu films and martial arts films in Hong Kong City, although they belong to the niche films in the North American market, they have a certain audience in a small range. As long as the copyright price introduced into North America is well controlled, they can also become Profitable projects.


    Therefore, when a Spanish film company came to Embassy Pictures to promote a love movie, Ronan bought out the North American copyright of the film for US$150,000.


    In the eyes of the Spanish, this is an ordinary love movie, but in the eyes of Ronan, it is an out-and-out **** movie.


    This film is called "Lucia''s Lover" and the heroine is quite famous. Even Ronan, who doesn''t pay much attention to European movies, has heard of the famous Spanish goddess of art and art Paz-Vega.


    As for Paz Vega''s filming and performance style, you can refer to Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci, and even the scale is even worse.


    Ronan glanced at it roughly. This film tells the story of Lucia, who dares to love and hate, meets his favorite writer, Luo Lun Su, and devotes his body to him, immersed in crazy sex.


    The North American copyright buyout for US$150,000 is not high.


    However, Ronan asked the other party to edit again, and put as many large-scale shots in the North American version as possible.


    Everything is for commercial interests.


    Embassy Pictures successively bought out the North American copyrights of European art films, which is also conducive to establishing a deeper connection with the European art film circle. Maybe in the future many banned films can enter the North American film market through the channels of Embassy Pictures.


    For this type of film, the profit is really not high if it is just one piece, but if there are more, the benefits are quite considerable.

 Chapter 290： Really play

    As time was getting closer and closer to September 11th, Ronan stayed in Los Angeles, not to mention New York, even the East Coast.


    There are also planes, and he does not plan to take any flights during this time.


    I vaguely remember that in previous lives, apart from the two passenger planes that hit the World Trade Center, another passenger plane hit the Pentagon, and one plane crashed because of resistance.


    The ghost remembers the flight schedule of these planes. If you encounter it on a plane, you really have nowhere to cry.


    Ronan stayed on the ground, away from the plane and the east coast.


    As for the shady and conspiracy behind the countless rumors of the 9/11 incident, he shouldn''t be concerned about it. Even if there is a conspiracy, he cannot manage it.


    Although his net worth is more than 100 million yuan, he is not a big figure looking at the entire United States.


    This kind of dangerous thing, no matter what is behind the scenes, is not for him to participate.


    As long as the opportunities that emerged after 9/11 are seized, Ronan is enough.


    Ronan will say something afterwards: God bless America.


    On September 10th, everything was normal in Los Angeles. Those who should go to work, those who should pick up girls, watch TV news, the United States was still chaotic, and various violent cases were endless.


    But this is the norm. If violence is not reported in the social news, the United States will really have a big problem.


    This is a very ordinary Monday, and no one knows what will happen tomorrow.


    Ronan was also at work normally. He originally planned to go home directly after get off work, and waited quietly at home the next day. Then, like everyone in America, he was frightened and angry.


    But in the middle of the afternoon, he received a call. The person who called was Anne Hathaway who had been in contact during this period of time.


    Her Royal Highness Princess Anne ended her journey of publicity announcements for "Princess Diaries". She had just returned to Los Angeles from Europe. She seemed afraid that Ronan would forget her, so she took the initiative to call on the next day.


    For Anne Hathaway, who was just 20 years old, it''s really hard for normal men to refuse.


    Therefore, Anne Hathaway said that a friend in the circle had a party in the evening and wanted to join Ronan. Ronan only agreed after a little consideration.


    The invitation of beautiful women is always difficult to say.


    Not too many meetings, someone sent a party invitation.


    Because of the privacy and other reasons, people who do not have an invitation letter cannot enter the party at all.


    The party was held in Beverly Hills. The organizer was Whitney Houston, the producer of "The Princess Diaries". The reason for the party was naturally to celebrate the sale of "The Princess Diaries".


    This is not an official celebration party, but a private party for Whitney Houston.


    Compared to official parties, private parties in Hollywood are much more casual and crazy, and some large-scale content may even appear.


    Hollywood celebrities have long been tired of mediocre dance floors, long lines, and the same outdated equipment.


    On the bright side, Hollywood is the signature on the Walk of Fame, the Playboy mansion in the magazine, and the Oscar list and red carpet photos that everyone discusses every year.


    But behind the scenes, those crazy private parties in Hollywood allow people to experience an unprecedented visual, auditory and tactile feast.


    The black Bentley elegantly parked at the entrance of a luxurious club. Ronan got out of the car, crossed a road with gleaming stars on the ground, and came to a closed iron gate. He handed an invitation letter with his name on it, and the security personnel opened it. After taking a look, he nodded back after confirming that the iron door was opened from the inside, and a waiter in a tuxedo immediately walked out.


    "Welcome, Mr. Anderson." The waiter was polite and made a please gesture. "Please go here."


    This is a private party for the super queen of pop music, and it seems a bit different from ordinary parties.


    Following the waiter, Ronan entered the gate, and immediately was greeted by a very hotly dressed girl.


    This **** girl has a gorgeous face, a blonde shawl, and a tall figure. Even if you look at Hollywood, she can still be regarded as a beauty.


    To be honest, many Hollywood actresses are far less beautiful than her.


    "Mr. Anderson..." The waiter looked at the blonde, "This is your one-on-one VIP service girl!"


    The blonde girl in a cheongsam came over, "Hello, this is Arena, I am very honored to serve you."


    She reached out and gestured to the red carpet in front, "Please go here."


    Ronan glanced at her, just nodded, followed the blonde girl named Arena, and walked inside.


    I have been in Hollywood for several years. I have not personally participated in some things, but I have heard people say that Ronan certainly knows what this full-time girl represents.


    Can provide guests with a full range of services.


    Ronan took a look at it. Judging from Arina''s walking and body shape, 80% is a model.


    Hollywood''s external models are actually similar in nature to some of the external models in the Eastern country where Ronan lived in the previous life.


    And Hollywood has more specialized companies that provide more professional services to celebrities.


    It seems that "The Princess Diaries" made Whitney Houston a lot, which is really a big deal.


    If every guest has a full-time service girl by his side, the money alone is a huge expenditure.


    How can such a full-time model cost thousands of dollars or more.


    Of course, for these girls, participating in this type of party is not only money to get, but also real exposure to some big figures in Hollywood.


    If you are lucky, you may get a chance.


    Becoming a small star in the third and fourth line is worth all the girls give.


    Ronan doesn''t have any messy thoughts, he has a female companion tonight.


    Turning a fountain, Ronan slightly adjusted his suit and looked not far away. There is a huge lawn in front of him. Now the lawn is full of voices, colorful laser lights rushing straight into the sky, and the sound effect of the matrix sound is amazing. The little singer who can''t be named is singing a song whose lyrics cannot be heard.


    As he approached the lawn, Ronan saw many Hollywood stars, all drinking happily.


    The most exaggerated is that the black actress Halle Berry is sipping a huge champagne bottle, and there is a tall and muscular handsome guy who provides her personal service.


    At many parties in Hollywood, you can see Daum, Armand and many other famous champagnes, but only at private parties in Hollywood will six-liter giant champagne appear.


    Like the darling of Hollywood nightclubs, Deep Water Bomb and Long Island Iced Tea are regular experiences here. The party also prepares a new way of drinking Chivas with ice sculptures for the guests.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the way of drinking here is only unexpected, not impossible.


    Ronan felt his eyes were a little flowery.


    Compared to a veteran star like Whitney Houston, someone who has been in the industry for a few years is really far behind.


    Look at this party, and think about the moving party he held before. The gap is a bit bigger.


    This private party held by Whitney Houston tonight is absolutely home away from home.


    Ronan knows very well that his energy has been focused on work in the past two years, and he has less thought about other aspects, and he doesn''t care much.


    Enjoy what you should enjoy.


    This is Hollywood, so there is no need to be so subtle.


    So, Arena asked very directly: "Mr. Anderson, do you need any service?"


    Ronan glanced at her and knew that as long as he nodded, this hot blonde could immediately do the things men desire.


    But he didn''t say anything. It was not that he was fake, but that he had a female partner tonight, whose name was Anne Hathaway.


    A girl like a cat.


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "Take me to the party host."


    A hint of disappointment flashed in Arina''s eyes. People who can enter this party naturally have a certain knowledge of Hollywood, but she didn''t say much. It is very important to do this behavior.


    "Please here." Arina led the way, and Ronan followed.


    In front of a huge white house, with the lawn near the center, Ronan saw Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.


    With the gift, Ronan made a few polite words with the Whitney-Houstons, and then saw Anne Hathaway.


    "His Royal Highness Anne." Ronan went over and gave Anne Hathaway a gentle hug: "You are so beautiful, all the lights are eclipsed by you."


    Upon hearing this, Anne Hathaway smiled brilliantly, but kept her demeanor so as not to laugh: "Thank you."


    Ronan took a step back and deliberately looked at her with admiration.


    Anne Hathaway wears a burgundy low-cut small dress, with long brown hair draped over her shoulders, her bright eyes are as psychedelic as cat eyes, her skin is as white as snow, her posture is graceful, her facial features are exquisite and her elegant smile. Let her be born with excellent capital.


    Especially the slender and not too thin figure, plump and sexy.


    In an instant, Ronan remembered those films starring Anne Hathaway, some of which were magnificent.


    This Hollywood actress, who is famous for her innocent princess image, has quite extraordinary artistic exploration From "Pretty Beautiful Lady", a coquettish girl who shocked her chin, to "Brokeback Mountain" and The naked lily of the **** scene, the hazy detoxification in "One Day", and it is difficult to find the scene of wearing clothes in "Love and Elixir". How many times did Anne Hathaway take it off?


    unimportant! The important thing is that beauty is so, so dedicated to art, only combined with film appreciation, will surely win you a sigh of despair!


    According to Ronan''s understanding, Anne Hathaway suddenly turned a corner from the traditional idol group and then went around the alley of the rebellious power group.


    As an innocent fairy tale beauty, she overturned the definition of a goddess by **** her, interpreting fashion as "omnipotent".


    Anne Hathaway cast her gaze at Arena next to Ronan and asked: "This is..."


    Ronan did not answer, but said to Arena: "You don''t have to follow me."


    "Okay." Arena smiled slightly: "Mr. Anderson, if you have any needs, you can call me anytime."

 Chapter 291： Should happen

    Coming out of the clubhouse where the party was held, the black elegance had stopped at the door, and the bodyguard Finch pulled the car door and waited for Ronan to get in the car.


    Anne Hathaway glanced at the vehicle and the bodyguard, and stopped suddenly.


    Ronan smiled and said, "The party is too messy, and we can''t have fun with drinking. Why don''t we continue in another place?"


    He and Anne Hathaway just entered a small white building. Originally wanted to have a swig, but the chaos in the small building is far beyond ordinary people¡¯s imagination. Private parties in Hollywood provide far more than alcohol. Not everyone pays attention to the influence like Ronan. After some guys get sucked up, they will inevitably do something indescribable with the full-time service staff.


    Anne Hathaway did not refuse, but looked at Ronan and asked, "Where are we going?"


    Ronan tentatively said, "I have a wine cellar, where I have a collection of famous wines from all over the world. Why don''t you go to my place to taste it?"


    "Hmm..." Anne Hathaway hesitated a little, and finally nodded and said, "Okay."


    "Please." Ronan asked her to get in the car first, then got into the car from the other side, and said to the driver David: "Go home."


    The black Bentley elegantly drove away from the entrance of the clubhouse and ran towards Mulholland Road.


    Ten minutes later, the car had entered the gate of the Future World Manor.


    The sky was dark, but the shining lights brightened the lights of the manor. Anne Hathaway looked at the huge and luxurious manor by the light and couldn''t help but exclaimed: "Ronan, your house is so big."


    Ronan said casually: "There are few people and a little empty."


    Anne Hathaway pursed her mouth and said, "You can invite more friends as guests."


    Ronan laughed: "Annie, I hope you can come often."


    Anne Hathaway turned to look at Ronan: "Okay."


    The car stopped at the door of the future world, Ronan pulled Anne Hathaway out of the car, asked the butler Nikia to take the servants out of the main building, and then went into the underground wine cellar with Anne Hathaway.


    The wine in the cellar first came from a gift from Tom Cruise. Later, it took a lot to hold a party, but Ronan had asked Nikia to fill it up some time ago.


    There are thousands of bottles of famous wines in the huge wine cellar.


    "Wow..." Anne Hathaway exclaimed: "This is the largest wine cellar I have ever seen."


    Ronan walked between the wine racks and asked, "What do you want to drink? Vodka? Whiskey? Brandy?"


    Anne Hathaway stopped in front of the champagne stand and said, "Is champagne OK?"


    "Of course." Ronan said as he pleased: "Annie, you choose whatever you want."


    Anne Hathaway was not polite, took a bottle of Cook Champagne from the wine rack, and said, "It''s all right."


    Ronan gave a thumbs up: "You have a good eye."


    Anne Hathaway smiled, seemingly self-satisfied, and said: "I just starred in a princess, received the traditional European aristocratic court education, and also learned some famous wine knowledge."


    The wine cellar was a bit gloomy, Ronan pulled Anne Hathaway out, and said as he walked: "I have the honor to toast with a princess tonight."


    Anne Hathaway was holding the wine bottle, her smile was as gorgeous as fireworks, she felt that Ronan was really good, young and handsome, not to mention gold, her speech was funny, and her personality was particularly good.


    Returning to the living room on the first floor, Ronan pointed to the stairs and said, "There is a terrace on the top of the building with the night view of Beverly. Why should we go there?"


    Anne Hathaway said, "Okay."


    Following Ronan into the elevator, to the master bedroom on the third floor, Anne Hathaway quickly looked at the huge master bedroom, her hands tightly holding champagne.


    For a twenty-year-old New York girl, it is not difficult to imagine what will happen next.


    On the terrace, a bottle of Kook Champagne, known as the Rolls Royce in Champagne, quickly bottomed out. The two people who were talking and laughing were also transferred to the master bedroom.


    Before she knew it, Anne Hathaway was disarmed by Ronan.


    Warm applause soon sounded in the bedroom. With the full cooperation of Anne Hathaway, Ronan felt like walking on a white horse.


    Anne Hathaway closed her eyes, feeling that Ronan was excellent, really an expert.


    This huge bedroom instantly turned into a tropical rain forest, surrounded by strong hormones, with wind and rain and fire.


    After the cruel second round of the war, Ronan won the consent of Anne Hathaway, turned on the DV camera sent by Paris Hilton, and recorded the battle scenes.


    This kind of violent explosion of the Great Ivan hitting the American Great White Horse would be a shame not to leave any information.


    Besides, Anne Hathaway not only had no objection, but was also very interested in it. She picked up the camera herself and took a super selfie.


    After one night, Ronan really felt the enthusiasm, unrestrainedness and vitality of New York girls.


    So, when he woke up the next morning, his Oriental arrow pierced the Statue of Liberty in New York.


    The nineteen-year-old Anne Hathaway is as attractive as the sun.


    But Ronan did not forget, today is September 11.


    After morning exercises, Ronan got up early, and after breakfast, sat in the living room and watched TV news.


    Anne Hathaway was a little lazy, sitting next to her, and said, "You are very energetic."


    Ronan squeezed her cheek lightly and said, "This is the result of long-term exercise."


    "What kind of sport?" Anne Hathaway reached Ronan''s ear and asked deliberately: "Is it the kind of sport last night?"


    Ronan shrugged: "I''m talking about fitness. Annie, your thoughts are too unhealthy. Am I such a random person?"


    Anne Hathaway thought for a while, as if she had never heard of the rumors that Ronan, the producer, was messing with the actress.


    Is it true that his is a rare producer in Hollywood? If this is the case, then you have found a treasure.


    In Hollywood, not only are male producers fooling around, but also female producers are generally fooling around. Anne Hathaway has heard a few rumors. Judy Foster won the first Oscar figurine''s "Robbery Ewha" , The female producer is a famous **** in the circle. It is said that Judy Foster visited her home more than once before getting the role.


    "Aren''t you going to work today?" Anne Hathaway asked.


    Ronan shook his head: "Don''t go." He turned his head and looked at Anne Hathaway, and said: "Didn''t you say it was done last night? I''ll be with you today. Don''t you want to look around in the manor?"


    Anne Hathaway said: "Go now?"


    Ronan pointed to the outside of the window and said, "Wait. Now the workers are cleaning, waiting for them to finish."


    Anne Hathaway nodded lightly, chatting with Ronan while watching the news, and from time to time she would get to Ronan''s ear and whisper a few words in an intimate manner.


    Ronan watched the news for a while, and after considering the time difference between Los Angeles and New York, it seemed to be almost the same, but there was still no response from the CNN news.


    Waiting for a bit of burnt, resulting in dry mouth.


    "What would you like to drink?" he asked.


    Anne Hathaway said, "Black tea."


    After starring in "The Princess Diary", she felt that black tea could bring a kind of British aristocracy.


    Ronan went to make black tea, and not far away from the TV, he heard Anne Hathaway''s exclamation.


    "God!" Anne Hathaway seemed frightened like a fawn: "How is this possible!"


    Ronan quickly turned around and looked over. Anne Hathaway had stood up from the sofa and almost shouted, "God! A plane crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center!"


    "What?" Ronan also looked shocked, and quickly ran back to the TV: "Annie, what are you talking about? What is going on?"


    Anne Hathaway''s body was shaking, and she pointed to the TV and said, "The World Trade Center is on fire!"


    Ronan stared closely at the news screen on the TV.


    Just like those videos I watched on the Internet in my previous life, everything happened.


    Soon, another plane flew over from the TV screen and hit the South Tower of the Petronas Twin Towers. The raging flames and thick smoke immediately rose from the place where it hit. The TV screen went from the host to the street people. The rescuers were all panicked.


    "This...what''s going on?" Anne Hathaway subconsciously grabbed Ronan''s arm.


    Ronan took a deep breath and said, "I don''t know. There is... it may be a terrorist attack."


    Anne Hathaway hurriedly ran back upstairs, fetched her mobile phone from the master bedroom, and started the call. Ronan''s mobile phone rang, and Tom Cruise called...


    Afterwards, Ronan also made a few confirmation calls. The friends he knew who hadn''t died are now in New York, let alone under the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.


    Anne Hathaway is a New Yorker. Even though her family was confirmed on the phone, she was more shocked than Ronan. She left the manor soon after the phone call.


    Ronan asked someone to take her to the agent.


    It is estimated that Anne Hathaway wants to return to New York, but the United States has begun air traffic control and there are no flights at all in a short period of time.


    Everything that should have happened happened The Pentagon was hit, the World Trade Center Twin Towers collapsed one after another, and the U.S. airspace banned any civilian aircraft from flying off. Bush Jr. stood up and spoke and confirmed that this was a terrorist attack...


    There is no doubt that this is the heaviest blow to the United States. The fairy tale of peace that the United States can stay out of the world has also been completely shattered, and another social change is about to begin.


    Ronan had already figured out his position, followed the mainstream voice, and supported the federal government.


    No matter how many times the Washington authorities are hacked in the film, there is no doubt that the White House has the power. In such an emergency, it is a fool to go against the mainstream.


    That''s right, Fahrenheit 911 was once very popular and has caused a lot of controversy, but it has never become a mainstream voice. To what extent the director was finally suppressed and where he fell, perhaps only God knows.


    Even if Fahrenheit 911 is true, so what? The Bush family is closely related to the family. The entire 9/11 incident is a conspiracy. What is it about Ronan?


    Ronan is very enlightened, the truth behind 9/11 has nothing to do with him.

 Chapter 292： Hands-on

    At Los Angeles International Airport, the security level is several times higher than before the 911 incident. To board the plane, you must go through several extremely strict security checks, even for well-known actors such as Anne Hathaway.


    Ronan sent Anne Hathaway to the boarding gate.


    As a conscientious and responsible man, after learning that Anne Hathaway wanted to return to New York as soon as possible to reunite with his family, Ronan has been paying attention to air traffic control. The ban on civil aviation has just been cancelled, and it is Anne Hathaway. Booked a flight to New York.


    "Call me in New York." Ronan looked at Anne Hathaway''s slightly haggard face. The other party had obviously not slept well these days: "If you need my help, just call me."


    Anne Hathaway nodded heavily and hugged Ronan tightly with her arms wide open.


    "It''s okay." Ronan patted Anne Hathaway on the back, comforting: "Everything will pass."


    After speaking, he raised his head slightly and kissed Anne Hathaway''s forehead.


    Anne Hathaway lowered her head on Ronan''s shoulder and said, "I''m fine."


    She released her arm, took the luggage from David, waved to Ronan and walked into the boarding gate.


    Ronan didn''t turn around and leave until Anne Hathaway''s figure disappeared.


    A few days have passed since the disaster. Even though the attacks occurred on the east coast, the streets of Los Angeles have changed significantly. Police cars patrol more frequently, and various security measures have been added in public places. In some wide areas, people are spontaneously commemorating the victims. .


    Many of them prayed and collected donations for the victims.


    This is the most basic and simple feeling of mankind, and also the most basic social morality.


    Ronan sat in the car and looked at both sides of the road and could feel the changes in society.


    For example, the almost stripped-down body search security check at the airport. Before 9/11, it was estimated to have been sprayed by the people and the media as the enemy of the free world and social regression, but nowadays, there is no complaint in the mainstream media, even those who fly by plane. People are very cooperative.


    This is also the most prominent change brought about by the 9/11 incident. Airport security and security have become more stringent. Even private jets also have some restrictions. In the past, the media and the public called out violations and restrictions on personal freedom. People object, the North American continent is no longer an inviolable land in the eyes of Americans.


    The world is indeed changing, and Hollywood is also changing.


    Hollywood movies have an eternal theme-the little people save the world. In other words, it is personal heroism.


    The "911 Incident" has had a huge impact on the political and economic life of Americans, and the entertainment industry is naturally inevitable. In Hollywood, which is the world leader in film and entertainment, personal heroism will prevail, and the public will need it more than ever before. Heroes, even if they are just illusory heroes.


    Superheroes will be more popular than before.


    Another change will be American manufacturing in the entertainment market.


    As we all know, the North American film and television market is basically an insulator. North American audiences have never been very cold about non-North American productions. After this incident, the market will be more closed, and it will be more difficult for foreign products to succeed. Producers in the entertainment industry And consumers¡¯ choices will be more inclined to "Made in America."


    In the past, some European films that could be popular all over the world were coldly received in North America, and this situation will become more serious in the future.


    In the following days, Ronan also participated in Hollywood-related mourning and donation activities one after another as a famous producer, not only donating 5 million US dollars, but also rarely accepted public interviews by the media.


    "Any hero who stands up to save civilians is worthy of our respect." Ronan solemnly said: "Faced with terrorists who point their guns at innocent people, we should condemn whoever they are."


    As a member of this society, Hollywood is being deeply affected by 9/11.


    Since 9/11, Hollywood has been greatly impacted. The loneliness of the cinema market alone has made many movies victims, especially those that were just released when the incident happened, which undoubtedly became victims of terrorist attacks. Others The schedules of the films planned to be released have changed.


    The entertainment industry is only a microcosm of the North American economy. The economic situation of the entire United States has been severely frustrated, and its scope has even spread to the world.


    The US stock market, which had just been somewhat stable, was hit again. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq plummeted at the same time, the magnitude of the drop comparable to that of last year''s Black March.


    From society to brokerage, the United States is wailing.


    After 9/11, the U.S. stock market had to be closed to prevent frantic selling.


    Ronan generally understands that the negative effects caused by such emergencies may not affect the stock market for a particularly long time, and the Washington authorities will not watch the economy collapse in a terrorist attack. This will become the world. The laughing stock, after all, this and the bursting of the bubble last year are completely two concepts.


    After 9/11, it was also the best opportunity to invest in the stock market.


    The stock market crashed in 2000, and without waiting for a breath, it ushered in the September 11 incident in 2001. After two consecutive severe blows, the stock market can only be described as dismal.


    Ronan always pays attention to the situation of the stock market and keeps getting first-hand information.


    After the stock market reopened on September 17, although the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5% to stabilize people¡¯s confidence in order to support the stock market, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq both fell more than 7% that day, less than a week. Here, the decline reached 15% and continued to fall.


    Ronan asked Scott to invest his personal foundation funds in the stock market.


    "The stock market is not optimistic." Scott said with a grim look: "Many analysts believe that the stock market will fall more than 20% this month, or even 25%, and in the next year, it will be very It is difficult to return to the level before the incident."


    He recalled for a moment and said to Ronan: "Since the stock market reopened on September 17, stockholders panic selling stocks, causing the stock market to plummet. In less than a week, the Dow Jones Index, the Nasdaq Index and the benchmark The general index dropped by 14.3%, 16.5% and 12% respectively, and stocks are estimated to have shrunk by US$1.4 trillion. Although the government has injected large amounts of funds into the stock market, panic selling is still inevitable. The major stock indexes continued to fall to their lowest point in five years."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "In other words, it is lower than the lowest point during the stock market crash last year."


    Scott said with certainty: "Yes, this is the worst moment for the stock market in the past five years."


    Ronan''s face was calm, waiting for this period of time is the right one.


    In fact, after the bubble burst last year, it was a good investment opportunity, but he knew that the 9/11 incident would inevitably have a serious negative impact on the social economy, so he held up his temper and waited for a while.


    It turns out that the wait is totally worth it.


    Ronan said softly: "Washington authorities will not watch the stock market fall into the abyss. It is estimated that the bottom is not far away."


    Scott does not fully agree with Ronan''s view: "I think there will be a longer period of decline."


    "Funds from the foundation come in." Ronan wants to leave a certain amount of time for investment: "It will start from the opening of the market next Monday."


    Scott, out of professionalism, asked: "Is it a bit early to enter the market?" Ronan communicated with him after the incident, and he has done enough work in recent days: "The stock market wants It will take a long time to recover. We have invested a lot of money in it, and the long waiting time..."


    Ronan knew that Scott¡¯s words made sense, but he was more aware of the future trends of certain companies and interrupted directly: "The stock market is ever-changing, and for us small investors, it will never be possible to find the best time. I It''s decided, we will enter the game from next Monday."


    Scott knew where he was. Seeing that Ronan had made up his mind, he said, "Okay, I''m ready." He asked, "What about the specific investment goals and amount?"


    Ronan said directly: "All the $65 million of the foundation has been invested in the stock market during this time. The primary target is Apple, and then Amazon. You are a master of this aspect, and the specific rhythm is up to you."


    "I understand." Scott said.


    But thinking of Ronan¡¯s help to himself, Scott couldn¡¯t help but said: ¡°NASDAQ suffered a serious injury last year, and Internet stocks have been in a downturn. Although Apple welcomed Steve Jobs back, the situation has changed in the past two years. Not very good. Investing in Apple and Amazon at this time..."


    Ronan could hear Scott out of good intentions, and after a little pondering, he said: "I always think that the Internet is the future. As for Apple, I believe in Steve Jobs."


    In the face of Scott, Ronan could not find many good reasons. Even if he has studied the stock market in the past two years, he is only a general level of understanding, far inferior to professionals. It would be timid to say more.


    Ronan opened the briefcase, took out the file bag, and handed it to Scott: "This is the relevant authorization. Enter on time next Monday."


    Scott packed the paper bag and said, "No problem."


    Seeing that persuasion was ineffective, it was hard to say anything more, and Scott remembered what Ronan had said to him before the Nasdaq bubble burst. Ronan¡¯s investment has always been successful. Perhaps he really saw what others saw. No place.


    In this world, there has never been a shortage of people with unique vision.


    Ronan once again urged: "Before the stock market rebounds, all the $65 million must be exchanged for the target company''s stock."


    "Don''t worry." Scott was confident: "With the current situation, achieving the goal is not difficult."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Call me if you have any questions and keep in touch."


    Scott said, "Okay."


    Ronan sighed inwardly, wishing everything goes well.


    As long as the goal can be achieved, it will be at least invincible for a long time in the future.

 Chapter 293： Financial Crisis

    In the reception room of the mansion, Johnny Depp met his accountant Mandel.


    Sending a financial statement to Johnny Depp, Mandel said very seriously: "Mr. Depp, as your personal accountant and financial assistant, I have a responsibility to remind you that you must properly control your expenses."


    "Why?" Johnny Depp spoke with a mouthful of alcohol: "I have no money?"


    He didn''t take the accountant''s words to heart at all, and said: "How could I have no money? "American Drug Lord" just brought me $4 million in salary income."


    Mandel knew his employer and said: "This is already half a year ago."


    Johnny Depp widened his eyes: "This is $4 million! Is it all spent? It''s impossible."


    Mandel reminded: "Don''t forget, you have to pay personal income tax, the actual salary income is not 4 million US dollars."


    Johnny Depp patted his forehead: "I know this, but my expenditure is not high."


    From the beginning to the present, Johnny Depp has not read the financial statement. Mandel is very clear that Johnny Depp¡¯s cultural level cannot understand this statement.


    Mandel simply explained: "Mr. Depp, let me talk about your actual expenses last month. Your family''s daily expenses are $60,000..."


    Johnny Depp breathed out his mouth again: "My living expenses are not high."


    Mandel agrees with this very much. Among Hollywood stars, Johnny Depp''s daily household expenditure can only be regarded as average.


    "But your other expenses are very high." Mandel knows that his employer is almost idiot-like financially: "Mr. Depp, last month you spent $20,000 on alcohol and $210,000 on three limited edition guitars. , The daily maintenance of other collections of guitars and records cost 16,000 US dollars, three new cars cost 280,000 US dollars, real estate maintenance costs 38,000 US dollars, private jet lease costs 110,000 US dollars, 12 staff salaries 50,000 US dollars..."


    Johnny Depp felt dizzy at these numbers.


    Mandel''s words continue: "Your three friends, they and their relatives, you are also responsible for the daily expenses. The expenses in this area are 40,000 US dollars..."


    Dizzy, Johnny Depp simply interrupted Mandel''s words: "You just say the total expenditure number."


    Mandel will not list them one by one, saying: "The total expenditure is 920,000 US dollars."


    "Not a lot." Johnny Depp murmured.


    Hearing that there is no concept of money, Mandel couldn''t help but raise his voice slightly and said: "Mr. Depp, this is just one month''s expenditure!"


    Johnny Depp still didn''t care much, and said: "This little money is nothing, and I don''t spend so much money every month."


    Mandel reminded again: "Your total expenditure in the last six months is as high as 3.98 million U.S. dollars! Mr. Depp, if it hadn''t been for the dividends of your several investments, you would now be unable to make ends meet!


    Those investments were made on behalf of Johnny Depp before him and investment advisers. Johnny Depp himself was not qualified in financial management and even basic financial management.


    "Since the investment is profitable." The smell of alcohol in Johnny Depp''s mouth floated out again: "Then there is nothing to worry about."


    Mandel''s face turned dark, but he quickly returned to normal. No one can expect someone who can drink $20,000 a month to have a clear brain.


    "This time New York has been attacked and the economy is down." Mandel had to remind again: "Those investments may fall into a loss situation for a long time in the future."


    Even if Johnny Depp was sluggish, he had a sense of crisis at this time: "What?"


    Mandel said: "If you don''t take measures, you will fall into a financial crisis."


    Johnny Depp froze for a moment, pinched his eyebrows hard to make himself a little more clear, and asked: "Did you tell me last time that I have tens of millions of dollars in assets?"


    Mandel said immediately: "Those are fixed assets such as luxury cars, famous watches, collectibles and houses, not liquid funds. It takes time for fixed assets to turn into liquid funds, and with the current situation, it is not worthwhile to sell fixed assets. ."


    Upon hearing this, Johnny Depp finally understood some of his own situation and asked: "What can you do?"


    "Reduce expenses, all unnecessary expenses can be cancelled." Mandel fulfilled his duties: "For example, collecting guitars can be put on hold, your friends'' expenses..."


    Johnny Depp interrupted Mandel''s words directly: "It''s impossible! They are my friends, they have been with me through the most difficult period, and I must be responsible for their lives."


    Mandel had nothing to say for a while. Johnny Depp was impeccable in dealing with friends in a single round, and even did a lot. He couldn''t see the friends who had helped him before. It has long become a bite. His vampire.


    "In addition to saving money, there must be other ways." Johnny Depp is a person who pays attention to the quality of life.


    Mandel answered, "Yes, yes. As long as there are large sums of money in the account, these are not problems."


    Johnny Depp burped and said, "I see, I need a new job."


    Mandel said directly: "Mr. Depp, in your case, the best way is to increase revenue and reduce expenditure."


    Johnny Depp shook his head and said, "I will find a new job as soon as possible."


    Mandel glanced at Depp, some words he wanted to persuade, came to his mouth and held back. He is just an accountant. When his employer is an alcoholic, he should not say anything subtle.


    What if I get fired?


    As far as he knows, Johnny Depp does this kind of thing.


    Mandel didn''t stay too much, and after another few words of admonishment to Johnny Depp, he soon left.


    Johnny Depp left the reception room and took a shower directly in the bathroom. The cold water fell on his head, dispelling the dizziness caused by alcohol.


    What the accountant said just now, in Johnny Depp''s view, is not difficult to understand, it is nothing more than earning a large sum of money as soon as possible.


    As for reducing expenses, he has never considered, and there are still many places to spend money next.


    It is said that a guitar of Elvis Presley will be auctioned next month, and the Bugatti Veyron has launched a limited edition sports car. The music company prepared by a friend still has a funding gap of 7 million US dollars. The fancy luxury apartment will also be bought...


    The quality of life cannot be lowered, and friends should also support it. There are indeed many places to spend money.


    But these are not problems. As long as you can continue to earn rewards, you can easily solve them.


    Johnny Depp entered the study and looked at the job invitation provided by his agent Tracy Jacobs. These are all invitations for role auditions sent by some crews, which marked the role setting and general salary figures. .


    "Before Night", a biographical film, the male lead is paid $500,000.


    "From Hell", a small investment cult type, with a total budget of only 12 million U.S. dollars, and the pay is not much.


    "Lang Dang Zi", a biopic about poets in the middle world, with lower pay.


    Johnny Depp looked through all the role invitations and found that there were no high-paying roles at all, let alone a role with a salary of five million dollars, not even a $4 million salary in "American Drug Lord".


    Why are there no commercial blockbusters inviting me? Johnny Depp suddenly realized that this seemed to be a problem.


    Even as confused as Johnny Depp, he knows that only commercial blockbusters can provide high pay for the protagonist.


    No one can expect that a film with a total budget of only ten million dollars will cost five or six million dollars on a certain actor.


    Johnny Depp looked sad, and when he wanted to choose a high-paying film, he realized that his play was not as wide as he thought.


    Is it really going to cut expenses? Or sell fixed assets?


    Walking out of the study and into the living room, Johnny Depp couldn''t help but call his agent Tracy Jacobs.


    "First-line commercial film?" Tracy Jacobs said on the phone: "It seems that I gave you a role script some time ago. The production budget for that project is said to be over 100 million US dollars."


    Johnny Depp instantly remembered the character script that Tracy Jacob had brought some time ago. He didn''t even reply, so he hung up the phone, ran back to the study and searched, and finally found it in the abandoned file cabinet. The role script.


    Sitting at the desk, Johnny Depp looked at the script called "Pirates of the Caribbean", and the enthusiasm suddenly dissipated for most of it, and he remembered why he gave up the script without reading it.


    Pirate theme! It turned out to be a pirate theme!


    Johnny Depp didn''t directly throw away the script like last time. He looked at it and opened the cover of the script. The first thing he saw was the figure.


    This picture of the character looks like a pirate captain. Johnny Depp feels that his face is somewhat similar to himself, and his appearance...


    Don''t know why, he was a little dazed.


    This is a dirty, drunk girl with evil dark circles under her eyes and a more enchanting orchid finger but a bit charming, a bit handsome, and a bit cool.


    Johnny Depp was attracted by the artwork at first sight, how handsome! He even felt that his dark circles and the messy and messy dress on his body were quite suitable for him.


    Looking at the pirate captain who looked somewhat similar to himself, Johnny Depp couldn''t help muttering, "How come there is such a charming person?"


    Johnny Depp flipped through the artwork and couldn''t wait to look at the character script. Although he was not well-educated, he still felt the character''s uniqueness from the lines of the character script.


    No pirate captain has such a setting! This is an alternative pirate captain that has never appeared in Hollywood, just as different as his style!


    It seems that this role is set specifically for him.


    After Johnny Depp closed the character script, he immediately picked up the phone and dialed the agent''s number: "Tracy, I want the role of Jack Sparrow!"

 Chapter 294： limitation factor

    After dealing with personal investment matters after the 9/11 incident, Ronan also considered the issue of "Pirates of the Caribbean", especially how to invite Johnny Depp again. Unexpectedly, Johnny Depp and his agent special Ress Jacobs took the initiative to come to the door and expressed his interest in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow.


    In fact, Ronan had also prepared two-handedly before, letting people contact Hugh Jackman, Jim Carrey and Christopher Walken.


    Even Michael Keaton, the actor of Batman, once appeared on Ronan''s shortlist.


    Of course, the first choice is definitely Johnny Depp.


    Everyone in the previous life believed that the actor of Captain Jack Sparrow was irreplaceable, and Johnny Depp made himself a pirate captain in real life, which also deeply affected Ronan.


    Therefore, the contact between the two parties quickly entered the substantive negotiation stage.


    But Ronan will not meet all the conditions put forward by Johnny Depp because of these, and some conditions are outrageous.


    "This is a pirate character with a different style."


    In the reception room of Shahai Entertainment, Johnny Depp¡¯s agent, Tracy Jacobs, said to Ronan: ¡°Most actors simply cannot manage this type of role. The second actor who fits this role perfectly."


    Ronan knew that the other party was increasing his negotiation cost, and he did not rush to refute.


    Tracy Jacobs continued: "Depp is the most outstanding and unique among actors in this style." She glanced at Ronan: "The $12 million salary is for a unique actor. Not high."


    Ronan smiled and said, "As far as I know, Depp''s last film was paid only $4 million."


    Tracy Jacobs said calmly: "It was a literary drama, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a large-scale commercial film, and the pay for the two is not comparable."


    She further said: "Mr. Anderson, there are very few actors in Hollywood that fit this role style, and Depp is the best one of them!"


    Ronan shook his head slowly: "Ms. Jacob, do you know why this character is called Captain Jack?"


    Tracy Jacob frowned: "Why?"


    Ronan said nonsense: "Because my favorite actor candidate is Hugh Jackman, and the characters that set the drawing are also drawn based on Hugh Jackman."


    "That''s not right." Tracy Jacobs carefully read the setting sketch, and it looks a bit similar to Johnny Depp in every way.


    Ronan said lightly: "You have seen the drawing, you can recall it."


    Tracy Jacobs recalled it, and found that under the smoky makeup of the drawing, the character''s face was indeed somewhat like Hugh Jackman.


    Ronan added: "Because my favorite candidate is Hugh Jackman, so I named the role Jack."


    After several years of training, Ronan''s nonsense skills are obvious.


    Without waiting for Tracy Jacobs to speak, he added: "Depp has never been the only choice for Sandsea Entertainment and Pirates of the Caribbean. In addition to Hugh Jackman, Jim Carrey and Christopher Walken are also our candidates. One of the people. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a pirate adventure comedy, the comedy elements are mainly concentrated on Captain Jack, Jim Carrey''s funny skills are well known, Christopher Walken also has related experience as Captain Hook, Depp Compared to them, there is not much advantage."


    "Really?" Tracy Jacobs is very good at taking advantage of women''s natural advantages, and said rather shamelessly: "Then why don''t you choose them? Come to Depp instead?"


    Ronan suddenly laughed: "In the beginning, I sent an invitation to all the actors. There has been no news from you and Depp. I think you refused this invitation. But unexpectedly, you and Depp took the initiative to find him again. ."


    On the word initiative, he deliberately emphasized the pronunciation.


    Tracy Jacobs face remained unchanged, but a **** came out of her heart. If Depp hadn''t repented to put pressure on her, how could she take the initiative to turn back the grass?


    Ronan knows how to stop, and he didn''t embarrass Tracy Jacobs. After all, the producer and the agent cooperate more than confrontation, so there is no need to engage in tit-for-tat.


    "Ms. Jacobs, the reason why I am sitting here to talk to you is that Depp is indeed more suitable for the role of Captain Jack." Ronan said, "The spectacle of visual effects is the biggest in this film." One of the selling points of the film is that the film budget is very high, with a minimum of 120 million US dollars, but most of the funds are used for filming and production, and the salary budget left is not much."


    Tracy Jacobs has been frowning.


    Ronan added: "I am willing to contact you and promote negotiations. The main reason is that I think Depp''s salary is the lowest among all candidates, but the result is too different from what I expected."


    He glanced at Tracy Jacobs: "In the past, Depp''s highest salary was $4 million. Isn''t that wrong?"


    "Yes." Tracy Jacobs could not deny this almost public information: "The pay for "American Drug Lord"."


    Ronan said: "I am willing to pay $5 million for Depp."


    This directly cut the offer of Tracy Jacobs by more than half. Of course, Tracy Jacobs is not satisfied: "Too low!"


    Ronan said lightly: "Since "Different Sky" and "Bonnie and Joan", is Depp a representative work in these years? Depp has been up and down in Hollywood for many years, and now he is a bit outdated. Over!"


    After throwing a big stick, Ronan gave another sweet date: "Six million dollars in salary, I am willing to quote this premium salary for Depp''s style."


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" is at least a trilogy, and the negotiation of remuneration is not only for the present but also for the future.


    Tracy Jacobs carefully analyzed Ronan''s words and attitude, it is not difficult to judge Depp is really not the only choice for Ronan and Shahai Entertainment.


    "$8 million." Tracy Jacobs returned to reality: "This is Depp''s bottom line."


    Ronan did not respond immediately, deliberately thought for a while, and then slowly said: "I am willing to pay 7 million US dollars for an actor with a unique style."


    Tracy Jacobs breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes."


    Ronan''s words are not over yet: "But there are several conditions."


    The remuneration basically met the requirements, and Tracy Jacobs didn''t care too much about the minor details: "Mr. Anderson, please say."


    Ronan said directly: ""Pirates of the Caribbean" is planned to be a trilogy series, and Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most important characters. I hope Depp can sign an actor contract with Shahai Entertainment for the trilogy. So as to ensure the continuity of the role and the series of movies."


    "Of course, we will not treat Depp badly in terms of remuneration. The second film is paid 10 million US dollars, and the third film is paid 13 million US dollars."


    With Johnny Depp¡¯s current status and situation, this salary figure is full of appeal, and Tracy Jacobs is also considering it.


    Obviously, the $7 million remuneration is directly linked to the following conditions.


    Tracy Jacobs just thought about it and said, "I need to discuss this with Depp."


    "Yes." Ronan didn''t expect Tracy Jacobs, the agent, to respond immediately: "I hope the crew will not wait too long."


    If you can sign a trilogy cooperation, you can undoubtedly limit Johnny Depp''s high salary in the latter two.


    For the first box office to sell well, it is inevitable to raise Johnny Depp''s salary, but with a trilogy contract in hand, it can prevent Johnny Depp''s salary from being as exaggerated as his previous life.


    If you remember correctly, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World''s End" put Johnny Depp into the ranks of 20 million clubs, and may even involve a later split.


    Not only Johnny Depp, Ronan will strive to get the company to sign a trilogy contract for all major actors in the future.


    Especially the little blacksmith and Elizabeth, if the two actors in the previous life refused to sign the trilogy at once, they would directly replace them.


    Tracy Jacobs thinks of Johnny Depp''s current situation, and it is unlikely that he will refuse.


    In particular, Johnny Depp insisted on investing a huge amount of US$7 million in a friend¡¯s music company, even she could not persuade.


    "One more point." Ronan said at this time: "I hope to explain in advance and mark it in the contract so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings later."


    Tracy Jacob held back a trace of unhappiness in his heart and said, "Please be clear."


    Ronan said: "During the filming...no, after entering the crew, during all working days, Depp must stay away from alcohol and other drugs unless required by work."


    Tracy Jacobs couldn''t help refuting: "Depp is not an alcoholic!"


    When this is said, no one in Hollywood believes it. Ronan did not refute, and said with a smile: "I believe this too but it is also good for Depp. It can help Depp stay away from alcohol and Some unnecessary troubles."


    Tracy Jacob knew Ronan didn''t believe what she had just said.


    Ronan has something to say before: "I don''t want to affect Depp''s normal work due to alcohol and other issues. This is not only a matter for Depp alone, but it may even have a negative impact on the cooperation between the crew and the insurance company. I I hope this can be written in the contract. If the contract is breached, the producer has the right to deduct part of Depp¡¯s pay."


    To be honest, Johnny Depp is quite good in the circle, but his work attitude is not that good.


    As an agent, Tracy Jacobs also hated Johnny Depp''s alcoholism, and knew that this clause was not a bad thing for Depp, and it was even beneficial.


    "Mr. Anderson." Tracy Jacobs said, "I will communicate with Depp."


    An actor who is addicted to alcohol may break even more in the future.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I hope to get good news."

 Chapter 295： Risks and opportunities

    The clear sky in Los Angeles at the end of September, the monsoon blowing from the sea, dispelled the heat in the sky, brought rare refreshing, and made the climate more suitable for outdoor activities.


    On an ordinary weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise came to the golf course again.


    As Will Smith is filming the new film "Jedi Men 2" and Jeff Kasenberg''s promotion of "Little Pony King" all over the world, only two of them are left in the golf four.


    But Ronan and Tom Cruise met new players, the agent Brian Lord from CAA, and Gore Wibinski who followed him to play.


    On the court, Ronan made a putt and sent the white ball to the hole, completing the first birdie in his life.


    "Okay!" Tom Cruise applauded Ronan: "The skills are obvious! When Jeff''s level improves, it won''t take long before we can host that golf game!"


    Ronan shook his head: "I still have to practice more."


    Tom Cruise came over and said, "Do you often practice in private?"


    Ronan pulled out the golf ball from the hole and said, "Occasionally, he will hit a few shots in the manor.


    There is a small golf course in his home, which is very suitable for one or two people to practice.


    An electric four-wheeled vehicle drove over at this time, and Bryan Lord, who was driving, waved to the two of them: "Tom! Ronan!"


    Ronan looked over there. There was a middle-aged man wearing glasses sitting on the electric car, it was Gore Wibinski.


    "Hi, Brian." Tom Cruise responded, "Come here!"


    Brian Lord parked the car and walked over with Gore Wibinski. The two shook hands with Ronan and Tom Cruise and exchanged greetings.


    Not far from a temporary resting place, the four people walked over.


    Knowing that Ronan and Gore Wibinski had something to discuss, Tom Cruise and Brian Lord took the initiative to leave enough room for the two.


    Sitting under the umbrella, Gore Wibinski pushed his glasses and said with a smile: "I''m still fulfilling the director contract with DreamWorks. It''s not a good meeting now."


    Ronan also smiled and said: "We just ran into each other on the golf course to meet friends with the ball. No one could say anything."


    In fact, he generally understands Gore Wibinski¡¯s concerns. The director can be said to be supported by DreamWorks. His first feature film "The Rat Catcher" was invested and produced by DreamWorks. The second film was US version. "The Ring of Midnight" still comes from DreamWorks.


    Gore Wibinski was somewhat hesitant to contact other companies for new jobs during the performance of the director contract with DreamWorks.


    Gore Wibinski nodded: "That said."


    Ronan turned to ask: "Has "The Ring of Midnight" finished?"


    Gore Wibinski replied: "All the shooting has been completed and will be transferred to post-production next week. It was originally planned to be completed in February and March next year. Now I am confident that I will complete the DreamWorks contract before the arrival of the new year."


    Is this the motivation for the new job? Ronan flashed this thought naturally.


    I don''t know if this will affect DreamWorks'' "Midnight Bell".


    Ronan did not stop on this issue, after all, the success or failure of DreamWorks movies is not directly related to him.


    "In other words, after the New Year, you can leave the "Midnight Ring" crew?" Ronan asked again: "Then formally talk about cooperation with Shahai Entertainment and move to a new job?"


    Gore Wibinski said, "Yes."


    The opportunity to direct a major production in this way is not only well paid, but may also be famous all over the world. Any director who has a commercial intention can never let it go.


    Ronan asked, "Have you read the script and plan? Any ideas?"


    Despite this great opportunity, Gore-Wibinski still had certain doubts and asked: "The subject matter of the project..."


    Ronan sighed secretly, the pirate theme is indeed a problem in Hollywood now, and his producer is not as powerful as Jerry Bruckheimer.


    "In fact, this film is essentially a fantasy adventure genre." Ronan can only say: "It is completely different from all the pirate movies in Hollywood in the past. Hollywood does not have an enduring movie theme, nor a genre that will fail forever. Seven or eight years have passed since the last big investment pirate movie. Such a long time is enough to evoke the nostalgia of many fans for pirate movies."


    He glanced at Gore Wibinski and said: ¡°Once a big-production movie is successful, it can bring huge rewards to the creators, but any big-production movie is bound to be accompanied by huge risks. Risks and opportunities are always It was born together."


    "It makes sense." Gore Wibinski is not a layman, and naturally understands such a simple truth.


    Ronan said: "Sandsea Entertainment will provide sufficient support for this project, from funding to various guarantees, and the minimum production budget is 120 million US dollars."


    Although he has not yet found a source of funding for production, it does not prevent Ronan from pulling tiger skins as a banner.


    Not everyone can meet the opportunity to direct a large-scale production. The directors who can receive the invitation of the first-line production are undoubtedly the lucky ones in Hollywood. Gore Wibinski has carefully analyzed it and knows that the risks are high, but even more Understand the rare opportunity.


    Moreover, after reading the script, I have a little confidence.


    The subject of pirates that others dared not touch, if he succeeds, it will definitely be more eye-catching.


    "Starting from the beginning of next year." Ronan asked: "Is there a tight schedule until the summer of 2003?"


    Gore Wibinski said: "Enough."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I will let people do some preparations in advance."


    Shahai Entertainment is in contact with Warner Studios and is preparing to lease Warner Studios'' largest studios No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 to set up the scenery. The outdoor scenery at sea will be shot in Mexico. James Cameron shot " The Rosario artificial lake transformed by "Titanic" was used to film seascape scenes.


    The two sides exchanged some views on the project plan, and then ended the interview.


    Gore Wibinski still has work to do. He didn''t stay here for too long and soon left.


    "Was it all right?" Brian Lord asked.


    Ronan smiled: "It went even better than expected."


    Originally, he thought it would take a lot of effort to convince Gore Wibinski to really make up his mind to direct a pirate-themed movie. In fact, Gore Wibinski has to be more decisive.


    Perhaps Gore Wibinski does not want to miss this opportunity and has enough confidence.


    Ronan thought of another important thing in the preparation work, and asked: "Brian, I don''t know if there are many actors with strange appearance among Caa''s clients."


    "Strange?" Brian Lord didn''t quite understand Ronan.


    Ronan simply explained: "It must be ugly enough, and ugly and distinctive, unforgettable. I need them to act as a pirate on a pirate ship."


    Brian Lord understood it and asked, "Need a lot?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "A dozen or twenty."


    "Caa may not have a suitable candidate." Brian Lord said: "However, we have cooperation with many small brokerage companies, and we should be able to find actors that meet your requirements."


    Ronan said, "Then I''ll say thank you in advance."


    Brian Lord said with a smile: "We are friends and collaborators, you are welcome."


    The three played a few more holes and left the golf club when the sun was about to set.


    Ronan and Tom Cruise got in the same car.


    "Gore Wibinski is a director trained by DreamWorks." Tom Cruise said: "You are digging into Spielberg''s corner."


    Ronan smiled and shook his head: "The Spielberg family is big and well connected, so I don''t care about this little thing."


    Tom Cruise added: "Why do I think you are always staring at DreamWorks?"


    Ronan told the truth: "Because I lack resources, from material resources to human resources, the six major companies are strong, and I can''t afford it, so I can only focus on DreamWorks."


    Tom Cruise said: "Always staring at a family digging, it''s easy to go wrong."


    Ronan smiled: "Spielberg is a good old man."


    "Good people are easy to be bullied." Tom Cruise told the general situation in this highly competitive society.


    Ronan does not deny this point: "Spielberg has a bottom line, and he rarely breaks through the bottom line. Moreover, DreamWorks faces pressure from the six major companies and can''t separate the energy to take care of the others in a short time."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "After all, the director is a free individual and does not belong to any film company. DreamWorks refuses to give Gore Wibinski the opportunity to direct a major production, and it cannot stop Gore Wibbins. Ji looks for other opportunities."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Actually, you are doing it very well until Gore Wibinski finished filming the DreamWorks movie before contacting him. If you change to the six major companies , The agreement will be initialed during the shooting."


    Ronan stretched out his hand, feeling a little helpless, and said, "It''s not that I don''t want to do this, but because of lack of strength, we must leave some room for relaxation."


    Tom Cruise said: "You really are a smart man."


    It''s not that Ronan doesn''t want to deal with Gore Wibinski directly and eliminate possible accidents afterwards. After all, there are still three months before the New Year, and no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents during this period.


    He did have scruples about Spielberg.


    In Hollywood, Spielberg can be classified into the ranks of good old people, but rabbits will bite when they are anxious, and he is a powerful figure in Hollywood.


    When Gore Wibinski completes the American version of "The Ring of Midnight", the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" will sign a director contract with him. No one can fault it.


    Gore Wibinski will have to wait for a while, and there is good news from Johnny Depp.

 Chapter 296： Soul man

    In the news hall of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, dozens of reporters gathered together, their cameras or all pointed at the huge poster at the front.


    It was a raging sea, and a pirate ship flying the skull and crossbones cut through the wind.


    Above the pirate ship, a line of big characters is particularly eye-catching-"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".


    "It turned out to be a pirate theme!"


    "Pirate theme with a production budget of 120 million US dollars!"


    The reporters have never stopped talking, but anyone who knows Hollywood movies knows what pirate-themed movies mean these years.


    "This is crazy! There are people who invest so much money to make pirate-themed movies!"


    "Is Shahai Entertainment not afraid of failure?"


    "Ronan Anderson is inflated, thinking that after successfully producing a few small and medium cost movies, he will be able to play a pirate-themed big production!"


    No one of the reporters was optimistic about this project. The pirate theme was really terrifying.


    Below the huge poster, Ronan and Johnny Depp sat steadily at a table. Many of these comments were passed on, and the two seemed to have not heard them.


    Johnny Depp doesn''t care about the outside world at all.


    Ronan knows what glory the "Pirates of the Caribbean" has achieved.


    Regardless of the reporter''s reaction, the two signed their names on the contract with their signature pens, and then stood up to exchange contracts and completed the signing ceremony.


    There was sparse applause at the scene, and after a few seconds, the reporters seemed to have reacted, and politely delivered applause that was fairly loud but not very warm.


    Ronan stood under "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", shook hands with Johnny Depp, and allowed reporters to take photos wildly.


    "Remember this pair of losers."


    "When the movie is released, they won''t laugh so brightly."


    "A movie doomed to fail."


    "What age is it, there are still people shooting pirate movies, don''t you remember Carlock Pictures?"


    These words came on intermittently, and Ronan seemed unheard, just smiling and shaking hands with Johnny Depp.


    The signing ceremony did not arrange an interview session, but George Clint announced the total investment and release time of the film.


    At the end of the ceremony, Ronan and Johnny Depp returned to the lounge behind the press room.


    Tracy Jacobs greeted him, whispered a few words to Johnny Depp, and said to Ronan, "I hope this is a successful cooperation."


    Ronan shook hands with her and said, "It will definitely succeed."


    "I hope so." Tracy Jacobs obviously lacks confidence.


    Johnny Depp turned around, looked at Ronan, and said, "You wrote the script? I really like the role of Captain Jack."


    Ronan smiled: "Just like it, so that our cooperation will be smoother."


    Johnny Depp said: "After reading the character script and the full version of the script, I came up with some ideas. I will try the makeup in a few days. Can we talk about the role of Captain Jack?"


    "No problem." Ronan said immediately: "Of course, I will participate in your makeup trial."


    The setting of the script for Jack Sparrow is only the appearance and text description of the sketch. To make the character come alive, it depends on Johnny Depp''s interpretation.


    I vaguely remember that it was Johnny Depp who took the initiative to turn Captain Jack into that sissy look, and it also led to the anger of Disney chairman Michael Eisner, but it proved that Johnny Depp''s performance was a great success.


    Ronan shook hands with Johnny Depp and escorted him and Tracy Jacob out of the lounge.


    Neither Ronan nor Johnny Depp was interviewed by reporters, and now is not the time to make a big push.


    Get Johnny Depp, this project can make Ronan a little relieved, anyway, Jack Sparrow is the soul of this series.


    Johnny Depp finally signed a trilogy contract, and the remuneration was the previously agreed figure without any subsequent share.


    And under the persuasion of Tracy Jacobs, Johnny Depp also signed a supplementary clause not to drink alcohol and use other prohibited drugs during filming workdays.


    The agent certainly hopes that its star clients can develop better.


    In fact, Johnny Depp is on the verge of being blacklisted by many insurance companies. "Pirates of the Caribbean" has such a huge investment. If Johnny Depp does not sign such restrictive clauses, it will be difficult for Ronan to get the insurance company¡¯s Third party completion guarantee.


    After all, for an alcoholic and a once-famous addict, the chance of an accident or other accident is much higher than that of a normal person.


    Johnny Depp''s former friend died outside his bar.


    In the main link, Ronan also made appropriate concessions to Johnny Depp on some side matters.


    For example, Johnny Depp can take his pet dog into the crew for filming. The crew provides Johnny Depp with a total of no less than 15 visits to the crew. The crew provides Johnny Depp¡¯s personal stylist and Personal assistants pay a total of $2,000 per week and so on.


    But in the same way, Ronan also strongly rejected many unreasonable requests.


    For example, to provide meals and lodging for three of Johnny Depp¡¯s friends and their family members, to provide a full range of living care and a separate hotel room for Johnny Depp¡¯s pet dog, and to replace one of Johnny Depp¡¯s The piano is transported to the location of the filming, private jet shuttle is provided for Johnny Depp, a separate parking lot is rented for Johnny Depp''s luxury car, etc.


    Hollywood star actors are sometimes really difficult to serve, and the various requests made by big names can make the crew''s well-informed producers stunned.


    Johnny Depp belongs to one of the very difficult types. Maybe some of them were not caused by him deliberately, but caused by different personal habits, but for Ronan, those who should refuse unreasonable requests will never hesitate to refuse. .


    Now Johnny Depp, there is not too much capital to make very excessive demands.


    It is impossible for a normal crew to agree to a request like providing a fee for Pongyou.


    Most Hollywood stars have friends, who are responsible for their food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. These people may have helped stars or accompany them to eat, drink and have fun, but they are actually blood-sucking bugs that live on the stars.


    For example, Charlize Theron, her wardrobe is always open to friends.


    Many times the life of a star cannot be viewed with common sense.


    Ronan settled the Johnny Depp contract, and later met with Gore Wibinski and reached an oral agreement. The director and Captain Jack Sparrow were basically settled.


    Since Gore Wibinski will not be able to join the crew early next year at the earliest, a lot of preparations have to go ahead.


    The first is the restoration of the Middle Ages.


    Although "Pirates of the Caribbean" tells a fantasy story, Ronan dared not be sloppy about the relevant historical background. He specially invited the famous historian Peter Tevester who studied the Middle Ages as a consultant.


    Twist has studied the history of the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries. He can impart relevant historical knowledge to the crew, from the customs and details of dress to daily life, navigation and military conditions.


    Then there is the collection of various data related to the pirates of that period.


    Pirates are people who commit crimes on the high seas, so ¡®pirate¡¯ is a very broad term. Any act of stealing and destroying property in open waters can be defined as pirate.


    In the beginning, piracy was an individual behavior, random and untrained. Later, piracy became more complicated.


    For example, during the war, the government allowed some people to attack the enemy¡¯s sea, and then shared the proceeds with the sailors. At that time, this behavior was legal. Many shipowners and sailors recognized this way of survival, and they continued to act accordingly after the war, and they became pirates.


    Although the pirates in the script do not have real character prototypes, they integrate many of the actions of real pirates.


    The small islands in the Caribbean Sea are ideal places for pirates, as merchant ships carrying treasures and goods pass by.


    However, pirate treasures have always been rumors, in fact undocumented.


    Ronan discovered from historical records that typical pirates would spend their money after looting their property, and there is no way left.


    At the suggestion of Peter Twist, Ronan chose the period between 1720 and 1750 as the background of the story, which was at the end of the heyday of pirates.


    In addition, Ronan also hired a master swordsman to train Johnny Depp and the actors who joined later.


    In order to make the film look more authentic and credible, long-term professional training for all actors who play pirates and the British navy is inevitable.


    At the same time, a deputy manager of the production department of Shahai Entertainment settled negotiations with the actors for Miss A. Keira Knightley. Keira Knightley signed the contract for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy. Under his own name, she will play the leading role of Elizabeth Swan Keira Knightley''s pay is very low, only $100,000.


    In fact, this negotiation was very easy. For the leading actress in a top big production, the young actors are very much looking for it.


    Compared with Keira Knightley, the negotiations between Sandsea Entertainment and Orlando Bloom have almost made no progress. The agent of the fairy prince is very smart. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will be released soon, as long as the film is slightly Success, Orlando Bloom''s worth more than doubled.


    It is totally worth it to drag on for a few months.


    Ronan has allowed people to interact with other actors without spending all time on Orlando Bloom.


    Someone recommended the prosperous beauty Jason Statham to Ronan, and Ronan is also considering the feasibility of such a British hunk as a small blacksmith.


    Someone recommended Christian Bale, the famous British balloon man actor.


    Ronan intends to hold an audition for the role, and then decide the specific candidates for the little blacksmith.

 Chapter 297： Completely subvert

    After three years of shooting and producing several films, especially a medium and large-scale project such as "The Bourne", Shahai Entertainment has gradually accumulated sufficient experience and resources in the field of film production.


    After the first $8 million investment was put in place, a large-scale crew quickly gathered in Warner Studios.


    Shahai Entertainment is no longer an unknown small company. It already has a considerable reputation in the industry, coupled with the natural attraction of large production projects, in Hollywood, a place where film talents from all over the world gather, it is not enough to recruit qualified personnel for various positions. How difficult is there.


    Moreover, after Ronan and Brian Lord reached a strategic partnership, Shahai Entertainment can also borrow the huge human resources of CAA.


    Among the behind-the-scenes staff of the crew, Ronan first hired designers in addition to professional historians and trainers.


    From props to costumes to scenes to character shapes, the comprehensive design is rapidly unfolding.


    In early October, Ronan and Allianz''s firefighter fund took the lead in negotiating a third-party completion guarantee, which is of course the top priority for external financing.


    With the third-party completion guarantee from Allianz Insurance, there is sufficient guarantee for external financing.


    Due to the 100% completion of Shahai Entertainment and the previous cooperation between the two parties, this insurance agreement was reached very smoothly.


    This is Shahai Entertainment''s first film project with an investment of more than 100 million U.S. dollars. It is also Ronan''s largest investment since he came to Los Angeles. He is not only a producer, but also personally responsible for all major decisions of the crew.


    If "Pirates of the Caribbean" can achieve the success of the previous life, it will inevitably advance the entire Relativity entertainment a big step forward.


    If it fails, even if most of the investment will be solved by external financing, it will still cause great trouble.


    Even Shahai Entertainment was in trouble.


    The Warner Studio No. 1 studio is undergoing intensive expansion, and the scene designers are drawing several sketches based on the space of the studio.


    This will be arranged as a cave where Barbosa hides treasures.


    Ronan, wearing a helmet, walking in the busy studio, said to Hill, the design leader of the set group, ¡°This cave must be big enough to accommodate dozens of people fighting here. In addition, there are also complexities. Waterways and rocky terrain."


    As he walked, Hill recorded in a small notebook and said: "We will come up with several design plans as soon as possible and give you a preview."


    Ronan nodded lightly, walked around a small crane, and said, "This is a pirate movie. A lot of water is needed in the scene. You have to consider the material for the scenery."


    "Okay." Hill responded.


    Ronan once said: "With regard to treasure, there is gold everywhere in the treasure cave. Pirates are not art collectors, but genuine fans of wealth, only interested in surface value."


    Hearing this, Hill moved in his heart and said: "Heavyweight gold objects can be solved by dyeing them gold."


    Ronan reminded: "The focus is on gold coins and delicate instruments."


    Hill immediately said: "My team has cooperation with two ancient coin imitation companies, and we can find them to order ancient Spanish gold coins."


    Ronan looked at the huge space and said, "It probably needs hundreds of thousands."


    It may require millions of imitation coins. Under the modern industrial system, the cost of large-scale imitation is not high.


    After a round in the studio, Ronan went to Studio No. 2 and found Matt O''Connor, a prop designer who had just joined the crew, to discuss the key sailing issue.


    As a pirate movie, the pirate ship is naturally an important prop.


    At least three ships are required for the shooting, including the British navy''s brig "Interceptor", the Empire''s first warship "Intrepid", and the legendary "Black Pearl".


    As we all know, the 18th century ships that have survived to this day are rare in the world.


    Matt O¡¯Connor has developed a preliminary plan: "I assisted James Cameron in filming "Titanic" before." This is also the main reason Ronan hired him: "For the Baja California Rosario The studio is very familiar."


    Ronan nodded. Since James Cameron dug a huge artificial lake in Rosario to shoot a big boat, it has become a Hollywood location shooting base, many movies involving a lot of water scenes, I often shoot in artificial lakes and huge studios next to them.


    Unfortunately, the Titanic built by James Cameron at a cost of tens of millions of dollars has been dismantled.


    As for the dismantled ship, of course, it sold scraps.


    This is also the usual practice of many Hollywood crews in dealing with large sets or props, because most of them can only be used once, and even if it costs more, they can only be sold at a scrap price.


    Matt O¡¯Connor looked at the drawing and said, ¡°I plan to build the Black Pearl in the studio next to the artificial lake, so that the relatively static scene can be shot in the studio with a green screen. If the ship needs to move, you can Let the tugboat drag the Black Pearl into the artificial lake to sail."


    "Good idea." Ronan recognized this kind of plan. An excellent film prop designer, not only considers his own design, but also facilitates later shooting. He asked again: "Where are the Interceptor and Dreadnought?"


    Matt O¡¯Connor replied: ¡°I have prepared two plans. One is to rebuild it in Rosario¡¯s dock area after design. The other is to look for this old-style sailboat. Some people like this style of ship, maybe build it. For play and other purposes."


    He obviously has made mature considerations: "If the latter can be rented, it can save millions of dollars in expenses."


    Ronan was very satisfied with Matt O''Connor''s extremely serious and responsible attitude and said, "Just follow your plan."


    For a big production like "Pirates of the Caribbean", only the preparation of background props is a huge project.


    Ronan tried his best to concentrate the filming of the crew, using Warner Studios and Rosario Artificial Lake as the two main filming bases.


    This can effectively cancel the contract time and expenses.


    In addition, it is also necessary to go to the Caribbean Sea for shooting.


    Several location surveyors had been dispatched by Ronan early.


    Although the director will only be in place at the beginning of next year, all preparations are proceeding in an orderly manner. It is no exaggeration to say that Gore Wibinski is more like a filming director.


    Of course, Gore Wibinski will also participate in the post-production of the film, which is also Ronan''s request.


    After a busy morning, after lunch, Ronan came to the studio''s office building. Johnny Depp had already rushed over to try on makeup.


    Captain Jack Sparrow¡¯s styling, behavior, and speaking style are the top priorities in shaping this character. Doris, the head of the stylist department, and Nataya, the head of the clothing department, came to the office building early. Try the makeup room, personally transform Johnny Depp into a pirate captain.


    Since I had already auditioned once before, the makeup application only took more than two hours to complete.


    "How is it?" Johnny Depp asked, still sitting in front of the makeup mirror.


    Ronan folded his arms and said, "Stand up and take two steps."


    Standing next to Ronan, Tracy Jacob looked at Johnny Depp with a frown, feeling that the look was terrible, weird and sloppy, completely ruining Depp''s image.


    Johnny Depp asked the stylist to put on the headscarf, stood up, walked a few steps facing Ronan, and asked again: "How?"


    Ronan folded his chest, rubbed his chin with the other, and asked, "Depp, you said you had some considerations about this role last time. In what way?"


    "I think the image of Captain Jack should be more shocking to the world." Johnny Depp said.


    Tracy Jacobs couldn''t help but said to the dirty pirate with smoky makeup: "Depp, your current look is enough to shock the world."


    "Not enough, not enough." Johnny Depp looked at Ronan: "I have been thinking these days, the character of this character can be revealed through actions..."


    Ronan didn''t object, but nodded slightly. It can be seen that Johnny Depp has indeed worked **** the role of Captain Jack.


    It can only be said that the current Johnny Depp is not the superstar who will be reckless in the future.


    Johnny Depp stood twenty feet away from Ronan and said, "I will demonstrate it now."


    As he spoke, Johnny Depp had already raised his orchid finger, his temperament seemed to have changed, and he took the first step.


    Taking this step, Depp made a very natural twisting motion, and then took the second step in the same way.


    Then came the third and fourth steps...


    The left and right feet that landed one after another were clearly on a straight line!


    This kind of pace is not uncommon, like a catwalk when a slowed down female model walks on the catwalk.


    Cough-cough-


    Tracy Jacob coughed suddenly. Is Johnny Depp trying to completely subvert the previous image?


    As a broker, UU read www.uukanshu. com, she couldn''t help but worry, taking this role would make Johnny Depp''s career as an actor undone?


    Although Johnny Depp¡¯s career hasn¡¯t improved much in recent years, he is still in the second line. If such a giant system is screwed up, the consequences would be unimaginable...


    Wearing smoky makeup, pointing orchid fingers, walked, swaying.


    Ronan seemed to have seen the Captain Jack Sparrow on the screen of his previous life, sloppy, cunning and enchanting...


    Although it looks a little bit of a gun, it can be seen from the action that this is a pirate captain who is unruly, casual and free.


    Johnny Depp walked straight in front of Ronan, and suddenly his upper and lower lips parted, showing a slightly stiff but distinctive smile, and said in a different tone from the normal voice: "Your Excellency, please call me Captain Jack Sparrow ."


    Ronan seemed to see Captain Jack walking off the big screen, and couldn''t help but pat his palm gently: "Okay! Very good! But Depp, there is still room for improvement."

 Chapter 298： The captains grandma

    What does this look like, a drug-riding gun?


    Tracy Jacobs could hardly help saying what was in his heart, but in the end he closed his mouth tightly. He had persuaded him before, but Johnny Depp cared and liked the character so much that he couldn''t listen to it.


    Forcing Johnny Depp to give up will only bring a rift between the two.


    But Tracy Jacobs didn¡¯t do nothing. After Johnny Depp shook a little further, he whispered to Ronan, "Is this really good? From a business perspective Very risky!"


    Ronan glanced at Tracy Jacobs and said calmly: "Very good! Depp''s understanding of this character is much better than I expected!"


    "What?" Tracy Jacobs was a little surprised.


    Ronan stopped talking to Tracy Jacobdo, and said to Johnny Depp again: "Depp, you did a great job! This is the crazy pirate captain I want."


    In previous lives, someone once commented on Captain Jack Sparrow, a crazy and funny coquettish bitch!


    This is not to belittle, but to praise!


    Johnny Depp stopped abruptly, turned around, pinched the orchid finger, and said to Ronan, "I thought of another idea?"


    Ronan looked at him: "Just say it."


    Inviting Johnny Depp from the very beginning gave him plenty of performance space.


    Johnny Depp barked his teeth and pointed to the snow-white teeth: "Will it be better to have a few gold teeth inlay?"


    Does Captain Jack have gold teeth? Ronan recalled it, and it seemed that he had forgotten the matter, walked over and circled Depp, and said, "This is a good idea."


    He emphasized his tone: "Depp, I find you are too suitable for this role."


    Hearing this, Tracy Jacobs couldn''t help but complain: Isn''t it that Hugh Jackman is the most suitable actor candidate?


    She looked at Ronan and Johnny Depp in the heated discussion, and she had a feeling: Johnny Depp, an old madman, did he meet a young madman?


    You know, there are too few people who can share a common language with Johnny Depp.


    Tim Burton, the famous Hollywood director of ghost possession; Revan Phoenix, who sucked himself to death by taking drugs; Keanu Reeves, a star who turned himself into a tramp...


    Forget it, she can''t control and doesn''t want to deal with the madman''s affairs.


    Johnny Depp squeezed orchid fingers, twisted his waist, and said to Ronan in the tone of a pirate captain: "The protagonist of Hollywood is too stereotyped and formatted."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Traditional pirate movies have long been outdated. It is difficult for ordinary pirate captains to arouse the audience''s interest, so I set Captain Jack to be an unpredictable hero or lunatic that the audience has never seen.


    "Yes! This is what I think." Johnny Depp further said: "I think he will never change, he is like that. Usually people look for his character arc when observing a character, and Captain Jack It will not develop in any direction."


    Such an answer is too unreasonable, but this answer is not Captain Jack?


    Ronan thought it was too Captain Jack and too Depp.


    Johnny Depp continued: "After studying the script and the character setting, I think Captain Jack is the kind of instinct-driven person, who eats and sleeps when he wants to eat, and drinks when he wants to drink. He is not the kind of seeking Self-salvation, or a role with deep thinking about self-existence. He does not have too many desires, and there are not too many weaknesses; as long as he is a process, you can''t use any results to seduce him.


    "Depp, shape this role as you want." Since Ronan became a producer, he has never had such a degree of freedom as a crew member.


    Johnny Depp gave a strange salute: "As you wish."


    It seems that he has entered Jack Sparrow''s state.


    Ronan watched Johnny Depp continue to improve some of Captain Jack''s behavioral expressions, and couldn''t help sighing: Before everyone said Depp was born for Edward, in fact Depp was born for Jack Sparrow.


    When Johnny Depp met Jack Sparrow, Mars hit the earth!


    At the end of the afternoon¡¯s makeup try, both Ronan and Johnny Depp returned with satisfaction.


    The next day, Ronan was in the crew office of Warner Studios again and interviewed a person in charge of Dark Horse Comics about the possibility of cooperation.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a film that must be serialized. In addition to the movie itself, there are many profitable places in the surrounding area, and the surrounding area can in turn promote the film series.


    Ronan intends to cooperate with Dark Horse Comics and release the "Caribbean Comics" drawing board or comics after the movie is released, so as to effectively supplement Captain Jack Sparrow''s film journey with a more complete story.


    From the very beginning to create the script, Ronan put forward the requirements of the trilogy story to the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment, and then gave a simple story outline. In addition to continuing to write the scripts for the next two movies, the screenwriting department also Write a larger Pirates of the Caribbean story.


    Ronan''s plan is to launch and comics, just like the "Star Wars" series, to expand and explain more stories.


    After all, the length of the movie is limited, and many things cannot be explained clearly.


    At present, the screenwriting department has written many story paragraphs.


    For example, the friendship between Captain Jack and David Jones.


    It is impossible for these to be explained in detail in the movie, but there will be detailed descriptions in the related peripheral works that are going to cooperate with Dark Horse Comics.


    Captain Jack worked in the hands of Kurlet-Beckert of the East India Trading Company in the early days. In exchange, Beckett would send him a ship.


    Beckett asked Captain Jack to transport the slaves, but Jack released them privately. Beckett then set fire to the entire ship, and when he was dying, Jack summoned David Jones and made an exchange as mentioned in the movie.


    Captain Jack was also charged with piracy for refusing to participate in the slave trade.


    At the beginning of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, the audience saw Jack Sparrow already as a pirate captain with a case. Perhaps they would intuitively think that Captain Jack was wanted for pirate robbery, but this is not the case.


    Jack Sparrow still maintained a pretty good relationship with the East India Trading Company at the beginning. The whole thing was because he and Beckett turned their faces for slavery.


    In addition, there is an important character that will appear in comics or stories-Captain Jack''s grandmother.


    To put it simply, Jack was abused by his grandmother when he was a child and almost died.


    The screenwriters have only written the outline of this paragraph so far, but Ronan thinks it is not bad: Captain Jack''s grandmother is also a female pirate herself, cruel and cold-blooded to abuse her grandson, and almost killed Jack several times. It is also because of this that Jack ran away from home and eventually became a pirate.


    Waiting for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie to be a big success, you can let Jack Sparrow''s grandma as the protagonist, shooting a "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Of course, it must be the San Fernando Valley version.


    It must be very selling point, and there will be many fans interested.


    After all, it''s Jack Sparrow''s grandma!


    Also, one thing will be explained in these stories, Jack Sparrow is the worst swordsman of all the main characters.


    The saber on the captain''s body is basically just a good-looking sword. When in danger, Jack''s best policy is always to run away!


    Ronan provided the outline, but many screenwriters from the screenwriting team have effectively expanded this outline under the Hollywood team model.


    For commercial movies, this assembly line team combat model, both in efficiency and intellect, far exceeds individual performance.


    Even the screenwriters are preparing to make Jack Sparrow connect with real characters.


    A young screenwriter submitted a proposal to Ronan. Benjamin Franklin''s knowledge of electricity came from Captain Jack.


    According to the screenwriter, in the history textbook, Jack''s name appeared on the list of electric discoveries.


    Just like Washington DC, Vampire Hunter Lincoln, Ronan was also very interested in letting Captain Jack spoof the founding father or president of the United States, and agreed to this plan.


    The screenwriter quickly wrote a short story: When he was a child, Jack once told a little boy named "Benny" (Benjamin¡¯s nickname) that he had a trick about kites and keys; when he grew up, Jack still missed the little boy. I hope he remembers the little trick he taught him!


    Ronan was not too satisfied and asked the screenwriter to rewrite, adding the kite boy Benny to the ranks of people who slapped Captain Jack.


    Since October, the situation in North America has gradually improved. Although the 9/11 incident will be carved on the country and the public forever like a scar, it is time enough to be temporarily forgotten. Before the pain of the wound is completely dissipated, Hollywood compares Smart people will not touch the content and themes related to the World Trade Center and the terrorist incident of the plane.


    With the strong intervention of the Huashengda authorities, the social economy is gradually recovering, and even the stock market, which has previously plummeted, has a slow upward trend.


    I have to say The United States has a sound market economy, a sound economic foundation, and a leading position in technological innovation. In the long term, the "911 incident" will not have much impact on the United States, let alone destroy the US economy.


    Of course, industries such as insurance, aviation, and tourism will be greatly affected, and the negative impact will take a long time to eliminate.


    In addition, there is an opposite voice¡ªthe effect of "breaking the rich economy".


    Some people believe that after this incident, the increase in government spending will boost the economy and end the original economic recession.


    This view is certainly too optimistic.


    Ronan knows very well that the next economic crisis will not take long.


    With strong government intervention, the stock market is getting rid of its downturn, and everything seems to be moving in a good direction.


    However, in this not a long time, Ronan has achieved his goal.


    .. m.

 Chapter 299： Fund investment

    Burbank Eleventh Street, the top floor of a six-story office building.


    Standing at the door of a writing room with an area of ??hundreds of square meters, Scott watched the workers put up brass fonts on the white wall behind the front desk, and reminded: "The Anderson Foundation is on top, and the Pacific Film Foundation is below. ."


    The worker in charge of the construction turned around and said: "We do things, don''t worry."


    A young man walked over at this moment and smiled and said to Scott: "Head, go and rest. Just have me staring here."


    Scott did not answer, but instead asked: "Does the market open today? How is the trend?"


    The young man hurriedly replied: "Continuing the trend of slow recovery in the previous two days, the Nasdaq index rose by 0.15 points as soon as the stock market opened."


    Scott patted the young man on the shoulder: "You are staring here, I will go back and take a look."


    "Okay," the young man said.


    As soon as he was about to go back to the office, Scott saw someone coming from outside, turned his head and glanced, and greeted with a bit of surprise: "Mr. Anderson..."


    Ronan waved his hand to Scott and said, "Didn''t you say it, just call me Ronan."


    When the young man saw Ronan, he immediately realized that this was the real boss, and said respectfully, "Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan smiled and nodded at him. At Scott''s greeting, he entered the writing room and looked around as he walked.


    The office has just been renovated after a short period of time, and the area is not very large. Two separate rooms are separated and used as Scott¡¯s office and the company¡¯s meeting room. The other parts are open-plan with more than a dozen tapes. A partitioned desk, but the foundation has just started to operate, including the young people at the door, with only four employees.


    This is the office of the Anderson Foundation and the Pacific Film Investment Foundation, both of which are currently managed by Scott.


    Of course, all expenses go to the accounts of the Pacific Film Investment Fund.


    Unfortunately, the Pacific Film Investment Foundation still has only two partners, Ronan and Tony Koch.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith have also expressed their intention to become partners. Ronan is also willing to accept the investment of the two, but both of them are investing in their respective starring movies. The actual liquidity that can be drawn is limited. If the foundation wants to raise a large amount of funds, it still has its sights on the local tyrants overseas.


    Ronan''s personal investment foundation, all funds come from him, Scott is also directly responsible for him.


    Entering Scott''s office, Ronan sat on a single sofa, with Scott sitting next to him.


    Ronan didn''t talk nonsense, and went straight to the topic, asking: "How is the stock market?"


    Scott said: "The Washington authorities have been taking strong measures to rescue the market. After more than half a month of hard work, they have recently begun to show results. The stock market has gradually stabilized five days ago, and the stock index began to rise three days ago. Although the rise is very slow, But this signal can give Wall Street and investors great confidence. Presumably, for a long time in the future, the general trend of the stock market should be a steady recovery."


    "Yeah." Ronan was not considered a professional, and just said, "The stock market cannot fall forever. This is normal."


    If the plunge continues, the Washington authorities are most anxious.


    Scott said seriously: "This warm-up period should last for two to three years."


    Ronan also felt it was possible, and then asked, "What about the fund''s investment?"


    Scott knew that Ronan was asking about the 65 million US dollars, and immediately replied: "In the past twelve days, I have successively invested all 65 million US dollars in it, of which 45 million US dollars were used to buy Apple stock, 20 million The U.S. dollar bought some shares of Amazon."


    He further said: "Due to our acquisition, these two stocks have risen to varying degrees. Especially Apple, if it were not for me to buy the shares in the hands of a minority shareholder, the rise may have been even more."


    Ronan understood that this was a normal market reaction and said, "Good job."


    Today, Apple¡¯s single share price is only $1.25, and the overall market value is less than $6 billion. If it were not for trading with minority shareholders, Scott would not be able to purchase such a huge amount of Apple stock in a short time.


    Having said that, the current Apple company is really about to bottom out, who would have thought that Apple''s stock price would be so low.


    Even if Apple announced a few months ago that it will release a new music player at the end of October, it will not stimulate the stock market and bring confidence to investors.


    Amazon is not much better. From the bursting of the Internet bubble last year, it has not slowed down, and the stock price per share is hovering around $6.


    Scott said at this time: "Apple officially released a new generation of music player IPOD on the 23rd of this month. Most people are not optimistic about it. None of the new products that Apple has launched from the early 1990s to the present are really big. A success."


    He glanced at Ronan: "If this product is successful, Apple may get rid of its current predicament and its stock price will rise slowly."


    Ronan couldn''t find any rhetoric, but the old one: "I believe Steve Jobs will bring success to Apple."


    Not surprisingly, IPOD will change Apple''s situation, allowing Steve Jobs to continue to control Apple until the famous kidney machine comes out, and then Apple soars into the sky.


    Unfortunately, Steve Jobs died a bit early.


    I have seen some news reports in my previous life. It is said that Steve Jobs did not trust western medicine. After he got cancer, he used some sacred and shinto methods to treat him.


    Perhaps the death of Steve Jobs was not a bad thing, and at least many people saved their kidneys.


    "Amazon has a minority shareholder with about 0.4% of the shares in his hands." Scott said: "He called me yesterday and asked if he would be interested in buying his shares."


    Ronan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Buy it."


    Scott smiled and said, "The foundation has no funds on its books."


    Ronan pondered for a few seconds, and said, "I will solve the problem of funds." It is not difficult to mobilize the funds of Relativity Entertainment, but considering the investment acquisition that will be made soon in the next step, he thinks it is better to borrow from the bank. Appropriate: "You keep in touch with the other party, and I will go to the bank for a loan."


    He added: "Except for the borrowed funds to complete the acquisition, all the remaining part will be exchanged for Apple stock."


    Scott knew that Ronan was determined, and said: "Okay." He then turned to say: "The Cin¨¦fondation has also begun to operate officially, the funding issue..."


    Ronan said: "I am responsible for the settlement of funds."


    He has already contacted several financial institutions and entertainment companies in the island country and South Korea through the overseas offices of the Embassy Pictures. The two sides are in preliminary contact. If everything goes well, after the busy period, he can fly over and talk to the other parties in person. .


    The money of overseas investors is handy when used.


    Scott asked, "Is there anything I need to do?"


    Ronan thought about it for a while, and said, "You will come with me then."


    In addition to island countries and South Korea, the Indian Mountain Foundation also intends to continue cooperating with Shahai Entertainment.


    The first cooperation between the two parties, "The Bourne", has achieved great success. Although it has not yet been settled, the investment profit is inevitable. This can also effectively attract the Mountain Foundation to continue to invest.


    Shahai Entertainment will invest more and more large-scale productions, and the funds needed are also astronomical. Continued external financing is the most appropriate way of operation.


    If you only rely on Relativity Entertainment, you must drain the liquidity, and other plans will face a situation where no money is available.


    After discussing with Scott about the operation of the foundation, Ronan left the office, went downstairs and got in the car, and asked David who drove to go directly to the Bank of America, and halfway he was in charge of the bank¡¯s docking with Judy. Si got in touch.


    When he arrived at the bank, Judith was already waiting near the door to greet him, and he took Ronan directly into his office.


    "Mr. Anderson." Judith smiled enthusiastically: "Welcome to Bank of America again."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Every time I come here, I can think of the heavy debts I have on my back."


    Judith smiled and said: "This is not a burden for you, it can be erased with a wave of hands."


    "I''m here this time and need a loan." Ronan didn''t pick her up, and said directly, "Personal loan."


    Judith didn''t even think about it, and said, "No problem, how much is needed?"


    The first few loans were all repaid on time by the other party, both in terms of assets and credit, they were the best customers.


    Ronan was not polite and said: "At least 30 million US dollars, the more the better."


    "The number of loans is a bit large." Judith told the truth: "Mr. Anderson, such a high amount of personal loan requires mortgage."


    Ronan opened the briefcase and placed the information he had prepared before in front of Judith: "This is proof of my personal income in the past two years. My future income will only increase. Income as collateral."


    Judith picked up the information and looked through it carefully. After reading it, he said: "There should be no problem. I will submit it for review as soon as possible and go through the loan procedures today?"


    Luo An nodded: "The sooner the betterJudith said again: "It takes about three to five days for review. "


    Ronan knows that bank lending procedures are more stringent, even for old customers like him.


    With the assistance of Judith, Ronan quickly completed some necessary procedures, using personal income as collateral for the next three years to apply for a $35 million personal loan from the bank.


    The funds will all be used for the investment of the Anderson Foundation.


    After the funds are in place, Ronan will still hand over the subsequent investment matters to Scott.


    On the way back, Ronan received a call. British actor Christian Bale accepted the invitation from the crew and will take part in the audition of the little blacksmith the day after tomorrow.


    There is no progress on Orlando Bloom, Ronan has already cut contact, and Christian Bale is also a good choice.

 Chapter 300： Rubber man

    In the dressing room of the Warner Studios office building, Christian Bale put on an old white shirt and waited for the audition to begin.


    After the makeup artist left, only him and his agent were left here.


    Agent Patrick Whitesell was by the side and exhorted: "Chris, this is your first purely commercial role in the true sense. Don''t underestimate commercial movies. You must go all out for auditions."


    Christian Bale said calmly: "When did I not go all out?"


    Patrick Whitesell was dumb. When it comes to professionalism, Christian Bale is definitely a leader in Hollywood.


    He patted Bell on the shoulder and said, "I am most relieved of you."


    Christian Bale let out a sigh of relief and suddenly asked: "I don''t understand why you must persuade me to take up such a role."


    "I studied the script carefully, and Ronan Anderson." Patrick Whitesell said: "From these two aspects, even if it is a pirate theme, "Pirates of the Caribbean" has a great chance of success."


    Christian Bale looked at his agent and did not speak.


    Patrick Whitesell continued: "Chris, you told me that you want to be a superstar, right."


    "Yes." Christian Bale has no need to deny: "I have never changed this idea."


    Patrick Whitesell turned behind Bell and said, "The movies you have received in the past are all literary and artistic movies. Have you discovered that the times have changed? Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood of the 70s and 80s. There is not enough. It¡¯s hard to become a superstar because of its commercial appeal."


    Christian Bale seems to be thinking.


    Patrick Whitesell added: "Look at the actors who are now called superstars in Hollywood, Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks. There are also top-notch actors in the line. , Nicholas Cage, Will Smith, Kim Carey, Cameron Diaz, etc., could it be backed by excellent business results."


    The knock on the door sounded, and the voice of the crew member came from outside: "Mr. Bell, please go to the audition room to audition."


    "Here''s here." Christian Bell stood up and said to Patrick Whitesell as he passed by the agent: "Don''t worry, I''m not a literary person."


    Patrick Whitesell couldn''t help laughing.


    He followed Christian Bale out of the dressing room. He had just turned to another corridor and couldn''t help stopping. A Latina girl with an unusually hot body was walking over.


    "Lauren?" Patrick Whitesell was a little surprised: "My dear, why are you here?"


    "I happen to be working on Warner Building." Lauren Sanchez said with a smile: "Thinking that you said yesterday that you would accompany a client to audition, come here to take a look."


    She glanced at Christian Bale, who was walking away, and asked, "It hasn''t started yet."


    Patrick Whitesell took her hand: "Let''s wait here."


    In the audition room, Ronan looked at Christian Bale, who was wearing the tattered clothes of the Middle World, and nodded in approval.


    If you want a British accent, Bell has no shortage; if you want appearance, Bell also has it; besides acting, Bell is much better than the former fairy prince.


    The most important point is that Bell is more manly than that.


    To put it bluntly, a blacksmith who beats iron with a sledgehammer all day, how could he be a handsome man.


    The most important thing is acting.


    In "Pirates of the Caribbean", Will Turner''s role is not less than Jack Sparrow, but in the movie he was forced to become a supporting actor, whose performance is not even as good as Elizabeth Swann.


    On the one hand, in the role setting, Captain Jack Sparrow is more likely to shine; on the other hand, there is a gap in the actor''s hard power.


    Johnny Depp''s acting skills are not the best in Hollywood, but his alternative style is particularly suitable for the role of Jack Sparrow.


    In addition, even if Johnny Depp''s acting skills are not top-notch, he still kills Orlando Bloom.


    Although acting is a very subjective feeling, if the level gap is too large, it can still be clearly experienced.


    No mention of the acting skills of the Elf Prince.


    I remember that in the film "The Kingdom of Heaven" in the previous life, Orlando Bloom, the actor, was suppressed to death by Edward Norton, who had never shown his face in a mask. It was an inexplicable tragedy.


    When the face of the elven prince was no longer handsome and gradually aged, he soon almost disappeared.


    Perhaps this little blacksmith Will Turner will still live in the shadow of Captain Jack Sparrow, but Christian Bale should be able to impress people even more.


    Ronan has more expectations for Christian Bale and has some ideas in his mind.


    For example, let Christian Bale perform a special shape on the body.


    This is the best rubber man in Hollywood, and it is commonplace to change fat to thin.


    Christian Bale, in accordance with Ronan''s request, used a standard English accent. After finishing a line, Ronan called off the short audition.


    "Mr. Bell."


    There was only one candidate for the audition, and Ronan didn''t have to go around in circles, and said directly: "I think you are very suitable for this role."


    Christian Bale looked serious and nodded slightly.


    Ronan said: "Let''s go ahead and remove your makeup first, we will talk later."


    "Okay." Christian Bale didn''t talk much, and quickly left the audition room.


    Ronan looked at George Clint next to him and asked: "You have been in contact with Orlando Bloom, how do you feel about Bell than him?"


    George Clint told the truth: "Orlando Bloom has what Christian Bale has, and what Orlando Bloom doesn''t have is what Christian Bale has."


    He thought for a while and added: "Compared to Orlando Bloom''s ambiguous attitude, Bell is more interested in this role, and Christian Bell has been working hard in the independent film circle before, and the pay is not high. ."


    Ronan nodded: "That''s Christian Bale."


    George Clint said at this time: "The invitation to Jeffrey Rush also responded. This Australian movie star is very interested in the role and the pay we offer."


    Ronan said: "You are responsible for the negotiations with Jeffrey Rush, so that he can join the crew as soon as possible."


    Compared to other actors, actors like Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Captain Barbossa who all play roles in the film must undergo a lot of professional swordsmanship and physical training before shooting. Determine it as soon as possible, and then join the crew for preliminary preparations.


    This is common in Hollywood, and no actor will be absent for no reason.


    If you want to play the sword beautifully, you can''t rely solely on the stunt double, otherwise most of the action shots will not have the front close-up.


    I can¡¯t cut my head and paste it after the filming, it would really be a Hollywood joke.


    An hour later, Ronan met Christian Bell and his agent Patrick Whitesell in his producer''s office.


    Behind the two of them, there was a Latin girl with an unusually **** figure.


    This Latin woman in her thirties, the stalwartness of her chest, is straight up to Jessica Felton, who eats with technology.


    Ronan felt that this woman was a bit familiar, and recalled carefully, it should not have been seen after coming to Los Angeles, but had seen relevant pictures on the Internet in his previous life.


    But I can''t remember the more specific ones.


    Patrick Whitesell introduced: "This is my girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, a host and actor."


    Ronan shook hands with Lauren Sanchez: "It''s very nice to meet you, Miss Sanchez."


    "Me too." Lauren Sanchez said with a smile.


    After a simple greeting, Ronan returned to the topic: "I am very satisfied with the effect of this audition. If you have no objection, the role of Will Turner belongs to Mr. Bell."


    Patrick Whitesell glanced at Bell, saw him nod slightly, and said: "It is a great honor to cooperate with Mr. Anderson and Shahai Entertainment."


    He breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, this is also a top-produced No. 2 actor, and even no less than the No. 1 actor. Christian Bell has been in the independent film circle for ten years and finally set foot on the first line of production. Opportunity now.


    Christian Bale didn''t talk much, just said: "Thank you Mr. Anderson for giving me this opportunity."


    Ronan nodded naturally.


    As a producer and film company boss, unless you are a first-line star in the circle, you are in an absolute advantage.


    Now Christian Bale is not a big star after starring in Master Wayne.


    "I have two requests to tell me in advance." Ronan said directly: "Mr. Bell, after we sign the contract, you need to enter the crew immediately to participate in physical and sword training. In addition..."


    He glanced at Christian Bell: "Your figure is a bit thinPatrick Whitesell said with a smile: "When Chris appeared in the last movie, he lost a lot of weight and is still in Recovery period. "


    Ronan knows Christian Bale¡¯s style and said: ¡°You need to gain muscle and gain weight. You need to exercise a clear muscle contour, and the figure is more in line with the setting of the blacksmith.


    Christian Bale said easily: "No problem."


    He hasn''t done it once or twice to change his body shape. He is very experienced.


    Ronan said: "I have heard of Mr. Bell''s serious and responsible professional attitude. I believe Mr. Bell will bring an extremely outstanding role."


    Hearing this, Patrick Whitesell said at the right time: "Mr. Anderson, since we have no objections, shall we sign the contract as soon as possible?"


    Ronan paused briefly and said, "Yes."

 Chapter 301： The final banner of the original movie

    Three days later, Ronan, representing the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew, signed a formal contract with Christian Bale.


    The signing site was in the office building of Warner Studios, and the media was not invited to participate. The crew just made an announcement on the official blog.


    Compared to Johnny Depp, Christian Bale''s reputation is much smaller, and correspondingly, the pay is also low.


    Christian Bell also signed a trilogy contract with the crew, and the first film was paid $1 million.


    In the office, after the two parties signed the contract, Ronan shook hands with Christian Bale: "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation." Christian Bale shook Ronan''s hand firmly.


    Ronan said directly: "I hope you can join the crew this week."


    Christian Bale said: "No problem."


    Ronan sent away Christian Bell and his agent Patrick Whitesell, returned to the office, and saw the weight gain plan developed by the crew''s dietitian and fitness trainer based on Christian Bell''s physical condition.


    As we all know, sudden fatness and weight loss can hurt the body, and a scientific plan must be made.


    According to the dietitian, Christian Bell¡¯s stomach was a little atrophied because of weight control in the filming of "American Psychiatric" and he needed to adjust his diet as soon as possible.


    After entering the crew, Christian Bell needs to eat five meals a day, and the food is mainly high-calorie foods such as pizza and ice cream.


    For most people, gaining weight first and then training muscles is definitely a very painful process.


    Before signing the contract, Ronan talked to Christian Bale about this aspect. Bale said he really wanted to challenge whether he could do it, and he was indulged in the process.


    Ronan believes Christian Bale can do it.


    In his previous life, because of the "Batman" trilogy, he has read news reports in this regard.


    At that time, Bell took over the filming of "The Mechanic". The characters in the play asked to "look as if they haven''t slept for a year." Relying on hunger and a lot of physical exertion, Bell lost 63 pounds in 2 weeks. He lost 100 pounds, but the doctor warned him that if he loses weight, he may die young, and Bell stopped his horrible body-building training.


    As soon as he finished his extreme challenge, Bell received the role of Batman. As a superhero without superpowers, Batman needs to keep his physical fitness at its peak at all times, which means that in the shortest time, Bell To transform from a weak sick man into a superhero with muscles...


    As for the result, anyone who has watched "Batman" knows it.


    In the afternoon, the agent of a small company contacted by Bryan Lord brought dozens of ordinary actors to the Warner Studios. Ronan took the time to take a look in person and was extremely satisfied with the efficiency of CAA. The actors crooked melons and split dates one by one, and their appearance was very distinctive.


    Originally looks strange, makeup and styling during shooting is absolutely unforgettable.


    Pirates who stay at sea all year round must be dirty and smelly.


    With a beautiful appearance and delicate skin, is that still a pirate?


    Ronan specially arranged for the styling department to let some of them make up auditions, and the effect was quite good.


    These people are not only outstanding in appearance, but they also have prosperous beauty. Most of them have been in Hollywood for many years and their acting skills are also good.


    Ronan arranged for an associate producer to discuss specific cooperation matters with the other party. As a pirate actor on the Black Pearl, they also had to sign a trilogy contract.


    In this way, a group of very distinctive pirates can be guaranteed.


    However, the skin of these actors is still too white and delicate.


    Ronan has already thought of a good way. After signing the contract, when these actors are preparing, let them go to the studio''s huge sandy outdoor studio, and it must be under the sun.


    Keep them in the sun for several months to ensure that their skin becomes dark and rough.


    Also, you can say hello to Gore Wibinski. When filming, the actors¡¯ costumes will be worn under the sun on the outdoor studio for three days. No one can take them off or wash them. No bathing is allowed in the sky.


    Make sure that each one is smelly.


    Such a typical first-line costume production must fit the background of that era.


    In the era when pirates of the Caribbean were rampant, it was difficult to take a bath every day, take a bath every day, shave and blow your hair. Is that still a pirate? Who can expect a group of pirate desperadoes to laugh with eight teeth, dazzlingly white?


    It''s not just clothing, but also the shape.


    The stylist has already submitted plans and reports to Ronan. Pirate makeup is not about covering up the flaws on the face, let alone smooth and white skin, but highlighting the rough and tough lines, showing the most masculine and wild beauty that men should have.


    The reason why Hollywood movies do this is actually consistent with the aesthetics of the entire society. Ronan has read in a very famous book on film modeling, saying that so far, the aesthetics of Westerners is still the atmosphere of the industrial age. The worship of primitive charm full of wildness.


    In other words, the mainstream of society still likes those muscular wild beauty.


    In fact, it can be seen from the situation of the first-line Hollywood stars that regardless of men and women, the rough type occupies the overwhelming majority, and the delicate and beautiful ones are rare.


    At the end of a busy day, Ronan left the office and walked up the stairs to the lobby on the first floor. He was about to go to the studio again, but he met a very familiar person in the lobby.


    This man was about 30 years old, and his golden brown hair was combed into a big part. At first glance, his hairstyle looked a bit like Liu Kuisheng.


    Ronan''s eyes fell on the opponent, who also noticed him.


    Now that he met, Ronan walked over and asked: "Are you director Christopher Nolan?"


    "I am." Christopher Nolan didn''t know Ronan, and looked at this side in confusion: "Excuse me, you are..."


    Ronan introduced herself: "Ronan Anderson, a producer."


    Christopher Nolan was moved instantly, and said quickly: "Hello, Mr. Anderson. I have watched "Reaper Is Coming" and "Human Elimination Project" you made.


    Ronan shook hands with Christopher Nolan, and said, "I have also seen "Memories" you shot.


    Christopher Nolan said, "It''s my honor." He looked at Ronan: "I didn''t expect Mr. Anderson to be so young."


    Ronan smiled: "Director Nolan is also young and promising."


    In his early thirties, he can direct and shoot theater-line movies, and he definitely deserves this compliment.


    Christopher Nolan had heard of Ronan and said modestly: "It''s better than Mr. Anderson."


    There were not many people in the hall. The two stood near the door and chatted for a while. Ronan said: "The Memento has left a very deep impression on me. The narrative technique in it is a magical technique. After watching the film, I have always wanted to meet Director Nolan, but I didn¡¯t expect to meet him here today."


    Christopher Nolan thought of Ronan''s identity as the producer and film company owner, and said with a smile: "I will have been at Warner Studios recently, and we may encounter them often in the future."


    Ronan asked at the right moment: "Are you busy working in the studio? New movie project?"


    Christopher Nolan replied: "Working on the latter part of a new movie."


    Ronan tentatively asked, "Can you know what the project is?"


    Christopher Nolan thought about it for a moment and said: "A suspenseful film about a murder in Alaska, based on an old Norwegian movie."


    Ronan has watched all of Christopher Nolan''s films, and when he said that, he immediately guessed that it should be the adaptation of the Norwegian old film "Insomnia".


    "When can it be completed?" Ronan said specifically: "I hope I can see this film soon."


    Christopher Nolan received such great support from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. in his previous life. In addition to his own talents, his life is also one of the aspects. He immediately said to Ronan: "When the film is completed, Mr. Anderson is welcome to participate. "


    Ronan replied: "I must be there."


    Christopher Nolan asked quickly: "Your contact information..."


    Ronan took out his business card, handed it to Christopher Nolan, and said, "This is my personal phone."


    Christopher Nolan collected it solemnly, and gave Ronan a personal business card, saying: "The film is complete, I will notify you."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Director Nolan, I really like your style in "Memory Fragment". I hope we can have a chance to cooperate in the future."


    Christopher Nolan said very politely: "I also hope to cooperate with Mr. Anderson."


    Having said that, Ronan basically achieved his goal. Before leaving, he said again: "Director Nolan, you can call me at any time when you encounter difficulties or insufficient funds in your future film projects."


    Many film companies and many paths Christopher Nolan, who is still a young director, attaches great importance to Ronan''s words and said: "I will. Thank you Mr. Anderson for your love."


    He is full of talent and wants to become an image on the big screen. He needs a lot of money and the full support of the film company.


    Christopher Nolan knew very well that getting to know such a wealthy film company owner would not do any harm to his future career.


    Ronan smiled and nodded, then made a few more polite words before leaving the studio office building first.


    It was a surprise to meet Christopher Nolan here.


    In his previous life, Christopher Nolan¡¯s most important partners were undoubtedly Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Warner Bros. is temporarily incomparable, but Legendary Pictures...


    Once Christopher Nolan is undoubtedly a top commercial film director, and even became the final banner of original large-scale productions in Hollywood, which is adapted and sequelized.


    If we can establish a stable cooperative relationship with Christopher Nolan, it will help Shahai Entertainment a lot.

 Chapter 302： Rental copyright

    Blockchain rental store in Long Island, New York.


    Standing behind the counter, Arthur was busy with his work, handling leases for customers. Tonight, there were so many people renting films, and the long line was about to reach the shelves.


    ""The Bourne", the lease time is one week. Arthur finished the formalities and said with a smile: "Thank you for your patronage."


    The male customer picked up the disc and walked straight out of the store.


    The customer at the back came to the counter and put the selected discs on the counter. Arthur quickly began to scan the code, and the computer system quickly recorded the relevant information.


    Arthur read the name of the disc silently while scanning the code, so as to check it with the name that appeared on the computer screen: "The Mummy 2, "Jurassic Park 3", "Hannibal", "The Bourne "......"


    Tomorrow is probably the weekend. This customer rents all the popular movie discs of this year, as if he is going to hide at home and watch the movie on the weekend.


    "Thank you for your patronage." Arthur sent away another customer.


    Two female customers followed, all renting romance and comedies, and a black customer at the back rented a large stack of horror movies.


    Two more young men came over, and Arthur repeated his previous work.


    Both of them only rented one film, and the name displayed by scanning the code was-"The Bourne".


    Repeating the same work continuously, Arthur quickly became numb, but still maintained a serious and responsible attitude, constantly reciting the name of the disc, and checking it with the results of the computer scan code.


    After more than a dozen customers left behind, the title of "The Bourne" was recited to him seven times.


    When the time was approaching nine o''clock in the evening, the shop finally calmed down. Arthur stretched his head and looked between the shelves. Seeing that there was no one empty, he stretched out quickly.


    "I''m exhausted," Arthur muttered.


    The shopkeeper elder York came over and said, "I''m ready to leave work."


    Arthur and another clerk cheered: "Okay!"


    Old York reminded: "Don''t be happy, remember to pass today''s data to the head office statistics department, check the latest list released by the head office, we need to update the list and recommended positions in the store in advance."


    Arthur quickly made a list of statistics and said: "Today is the same as yesterday. The largest number of leases is "The Bourne", with a total of 63 leases.


    Old York nodded: "Since the release of the disc, this film seems to be more popular in the rental market than in movie theaters."


    Another clerk reminded: "The shop manager, there are only forty copies of the disc inventory of "The Bourne". Are we applying for a new batch of discs? Otherwise, after tomorrow, there will be no movies in "The Bourne". Available for rent."


    Old York had already thought about it and said directly: "Arthur, send an email to the channel department for another 300 copies of "The Bourne" disc."


    "So much?" Arthur was a little surprised.


    Old York said: "The discs were just on the market last week, and the peak rental period has not yet arrived. These 300 copies plus the previous 200 copies, totaling 500 discs, should be enough to support the rental cycle."


    While busy with the work at hand, Arthur said: "The film "The Bourne is about to explode in the rental market."


    Another clerk answered: "It doesn''t seem to be bad in the theater."


    "The North American box office is 178.62 million U.S. dollars." Old York said eloquently: "This year''s top 15 box office is absolutely no problem."


    Arthur asked: "How much is the global box office?"


    The clerk replied: "It''s almost 350 million dollars, right?"


    Old York obviously paid attention to the film and said: "Some areas overseas are still showing, and the final global box office of 350 million US dollars is definitely no problem."


    "This company posted it again." Arthur said.


    The clerk said: "I watched the news on the Internet a few days ago. It is said that the TV premiere of this film sold for 7 million US dollars!"


    "It''s more than that." Old York has been in the business for decades, and the news is quite well-informed: "I attended a regional channel meeting last weekend and listened to the people above. The Embassy Pictures, which released "The Bourne," in the first round of TV broadcasts, There is also a 15% advertising share."


    Arthur was speechless for a moment. As a practitioner in the film industry, he was only jealous.


    How good would he be if he were the owner of this movie? How many luxury cars can he buy with such a high-income movie? How many beauties do you have?


    Throw a bunch of checks out, let those beautiful models lie on the ground in a row, and then go over and take turns.


    This wonderful life can only be imagined.


    "What are you thinking?" Old York saw Arthur''s hand stopped, knocked on the counter, and reminded: "Hurry up! We get off work on time today!"


    Arthur quickly recovered, after uploading the data, he opened the mailbox and downloaded the files issued by the head office.


    "Okay!" Arthur said quickly: "The store manager, the latest statistics of the head office''s rental list, the first place is "The Bourne Shadows"!"


    Old York came to the counter opposite the store and adjusted the discs and posters of "The Bourne" slightly to ensure that they were in the most conspicuous position for customers to see when they entered the door.


    "My thirty years of experience will never go wrong!" Old York said again: "Look at it, "The Bourne" will create a miracle in the disc sales and rental market.


    In the early hours of Sunday morning, a dusty chestnut Volvo station wagon drove into a commuter parking lot in California''s Silicon Valley, which is the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.


    After the Nasdaq crash in 2000 and the 9/11 terrorist attacks last month, the Internet industry was in depression.


    There are more than 20 men and women waiting in the parking lot. There is still a downhill road from entering Silicon Valley. These young computer geeks have to carpool and finish together.


    On the canvas bags carried by geeks, there are various logos representing Silicon Valley companies such as Apple Computer, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle.


    These people are all dressed up as typical Silicon Valley people, wearing beach pants or Levi''s jeans, a crumpled long-sleeved sweater or woolen jacket, and sneakers or canvas shoes. Several people don¡¯t know how long they haven¡¯t taken a bath. They look unkempt, and staying up all night makes them look sleepy.


    The Volvo station wagon drove to the empty side of the parking lot, where a shiny steel blue Toyota Avalon was parked alone.


    The Toyota driver was sitting in the driving seat, and when he saw Volvo coming, he immediately jumped out of the car.


    This man is in his forties, tall and thin, wearing blue Levi''s jeans, a slightly outdated button-collar shirt, and bright white sneakers.


    Before Volvo stopped, the driver shouted, "Reid!"


    Reed Hastings put his hands in his pants pockets, pacing eagerly, watching Volvo approaching with his dark blue eyes, the car stopped diagonally, and moved a few more times to adjust the position.


    Mark Randolph, who was driving the Volvo, finally got out of the car with satisfaction, bypassing the Volvo station wagon and greeted Reed Hastings: "Morning, Reed."


    Reed Hastings was a little anxious and said, "You are late!"


    "It''s not late." Mark Randolph is nearly forty years old. Unlike Hastings, he is a communicative genius, the ideal marketing manager for many companies. He smiled and said to Hastings, "The time is right."


    Reed Hastings shook his head, not caring about this trifle.


    Although they are not the same type of people, there is no lack of harmony, trust and friendship between the two: they both have the self-confidence brought by superior education and the enthusiasm for integrating their own ideas into the enterprise.


    "How is it?" Mark Randolph asked.


    He walked around the car and stood beside Hastings.


    Reed Hastings replied: "It has arrived."


    While talking, he leaned into the Avalon car, rummaged in the briefcase on the co-pilot, and took out an oversized rose-colored envelope.


    Mark Randolph saw the envelope and said, "Open it."


    Reed Hastings took a quaint knife from his jacket pocket, slashed open the envelope, took out a silver compact disc from the envelope, took it in his hand and checked it carefully.


    The CD is intact!


    "Good condition!" Reed Hastings handed the CD to Mark Randolph: "It took 16 hours to mail it from New York."


    Mark Randolph looked at the CD and said, "A quarter faster than before."


    As the nation''s largest online movie rental company, the speed and safety of mailing CDs are the key to the company''s business development.


    Reed Hastings leaned on the door of Avalon and said: "Now the speed and safety of the mail are very guaranteed."


    Mark Randolph understood the meaning of the words: "Our business is growing slowly." He also leaned in the car and said, "Reid, the environment is not good now."


    Netflix is ??indeed the largest online movie rental company in the United States, and that''s because there are so few competitors.


    Reed Hastings did not answer, but instead asked, "Mark, what do you think we lack."


    "There are too many things missing." Mark Randolph told the truth: "Funds, technology, talents, customers, film sources, etc."


    Reed Hastings continued to ask: "What is the most lacking?"


    Mark Randolph considered and said: "Customers. If we have hundreds of thousands of members, financing is easy. With funds, we can promote the website and purchase more content to attract To new customers."


    Reed Hastings sighed: "In the final analysis, it is actually a matter of funding and content." He looked into the distance: "The funds cannot be resolved for a while. We can try to get content that can attract new customers."


    "What''s the content?" Mark Randolph asked.


    "It''s in your hands." Reed Hastings said: "This is a disc of "The Bourne". The hottest film in the offline rental market has been ranked on the Blockbuster rental list for ten consecutive days. First place."


    Mark Randolph picked up the CD and looked at the sealed side carefully: "We don''t have the right to sell or rent this film."


    "If the user development is still like now." Reed Hastings said: "Maybe we should get rid of it."

 Chapter 303： good chance

    From the earliest idea of ??Netflix, Ronan hired an economic research company to watch Netflix. Two years later, he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in this area.


    I have also gained a lot. Not only did I get a file cabinet full of relevant information, but two investigators from this company also joined Netflix during Netflix¡¯s recruitment process. They became employees with a not-so-low position and could clearly understand this company. Every move of the company.


    After meeting Reed Hastings at the party, Ronan also asked Robert Lee to contact him a few times. He wanted to invest in Netflix, but Reed Hastings refused. What is needed is more than funds, but also a platform.


    Netflix¡¯s initial equity was almost entirely in the hands of the two co-founders Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph. Just like Relativity Entertainment, as long as the other party is unwilling, there is almost no good way to acquire it.


    Ronan also considered starting a new website company. After all, the last job in his previous life was the Internet video business, and his profession was the equivalent. However, after seeing several reports sent by the survey company, he thought about it and finally gave up. idea.


    Times are different, and businesses are also different. Netflix''s entrepreneurship is more than difficult to describe.


    Seeing that Netflix has burned money over the past few years to build an online leasing and picking system, straighten out postal channels, build a warehousing platform, etc. in the survey report, Ronan knew that he couldn''t take care of both at the same time.


    The money burned by Netflix in the past few years absolutely exceeds the value of the company at this stage.


    Ronan is not afraid of difficulties, but lack of funds and energy. It is almost impossible for him to quickly develop film production and distribution companies, to fool people everywhere to invest in films, and to complete another version of Netflix. Task completed.


    He has always had a clear-headed mind, knowing that his energy is limited, his funds are also limited, and the stalls at the start-up stage are too large, and he is likely to end up in hatred eventually.


    In contrast, it is more in line with Ronan''s reality to complete the start-up at Netflix, set up the basic structure, and wait until it wants to further expand the business and face an extremely difficult situation.


    After several years of painstaking efforts, Relativity Entertainment has been on the right track, integrating production and distribution, and has accumulated a certain amount of funds through several big-selling movies.


    Ronan can now not only spare his energy to take care of other aspects, but he also holds the most critical funds to achieve his goals.


    Since March 2000, the Internet industry has been wailing, and Netflix is ??no exception. Since then, the situation has been bad.


    Sitting in the office, Ronan looked at Netflix''s investigation reports for more than a year. From the analysis sent by these Netflix insiders, he could undoubtedly see clearly the situation of Netflix.


    Netflix¡¯s main business, Internet rental and sales of movie DVDs, has grown extremely slowly in the past year, and its losses have doubled every year. Reed Hastings is also constantly adjusting its internal management. Like most startups, Netflix''s startup team will inevitably be marginalized when the startup stage is completed.


    It was Mark Randolph who really led Netflix to complete the business. His initial entrepreneurial team has fallen apart, and most of them have left Netflix.


    However, Mark Randolph had a close friendship with Reed Hastings, and his own desire for power was relatively weak. He still stayed at Netflix as president to assist Reed Hastings.


    After reading these investigation reports carefully again, Ronan clearly realized that the best opportunity to start with Netflix had arrived.


    The two entrepreneurs of Netflix, especially Reed Hastings, not only had the idea of ??shooting Netflix, but were also looking for suitable candidates.


    Ronan in his previous life, because of the industry he was engaged in, had studied Netflix a lot, and he clearly remembered that after the dot-com bubble burst, Ronan didn¡¯t just want to sell Netflix, but no one cares about it. Under the circumstances, even begged to the head of the rival Blockbuster.


    According to news reports, Reed Hastings was dissatisfied with Blockbuster leasing late fees and founded Netflix with Mark Randolph after his software company was acquired.


    Ronan collected these materials, leaving only two copies, and then read them carefully.


    One is the financing situation of Netflix in the past two years.


    Reed Hastings has not found any funds. As a former executive and shareholder of a software company, he has considerable assets himself. In the early stage of his business, he also raised a lot of funds through mortgage loans, which also made Netflix. It lasted until the end of 1999.


    During this time period, when Internet stocks became popular, Netflix also had nearly six-figure registered members. With Reed Hastings¡¯ efforts, it finally caused the ideal big company and big fund company Attention, has obtained venture capital and large platform promotion opportunities.


    In early 2000, the French giant Arnault Group, after several rounds of field visits to Netflix and two months of negotiations with Reed Hastings, prepared to invest in Netflix.


    This venture investment is divided into two rounds, which are 30 million US dollars in mid-2000 and 100 million US dollars in early 2001.


    At the same time, Arnault Group will be responsible for vigorously promoting Netflix.


    Big group, big platform, big investment, if this deal can be concluded, Netflix is ??definitely not the current situation.


    Ronan had already received the relevant report at that time, but he just kept a close eye on it and didn''t do much, because the first investment will be made in mid-2000.


    Unsurprisingly, after the Internet stocks crash in March, Arnault Group cancelled all investment plans for Netflix.


    This is not the situation faced by Netflix.


    The bursting of the Internet company bubble was the Silicon Valley version of the sandstorm. Young software engineers took worthless stock options as compensation, haunted abandoned office parks, searched for jobs in vain, and many people had to return to campus. , Seeking to become a lawyer or an accountant.


    It is very difficult for Reed Hastings to prove that Netflix still has a bright future in the wave of the collapse of Internet companies.


    After more than a year of persistence, there was a corresponding second report.


    This is an incident that just happened last week.


    Reed Hastings flew to Texas specifically, went to Dallas to meet with Ed Steed, the president of Blockbuster,


    Ronan judged based on the situation passed by the investigator that this should be what Reed Hastings remembered to sell Netflix to Blockbuster.


    In my memory, the two sides did not reach a deal. Even if they did reach an agreement, Ronan had time to make a move. Reed Hastings was a businessman after all.


    The report obtained also proved Ronan''s guess.


    Reed Hastings did not attract any attention from Blockbuster. After Ed Steed met with him, he threw it to his agent, John Antiok.


    This actually shows the attitude of Blockbuster.


    But Reed Hastings did not give up and explained his proposal to the Blockbuster staff headed by John Antioch: Blockbuster acquires Netflix and turns Netflix into Blockbuster''s right-hand man on the Internet.


    In his view, this is a win-win result. It can save Blockbuster¡¯s huge cost of converting its vast inventory of video tapes into DVDs, and open up Blockbuster¡¯s presence on the Internet, while Netflix can effectively use Blockbuster¡¯s store accumulation. Of more than 20 million active users.


    Netflix, which has become a subsidiary of Blockbuster, will focus its main business on old films and niche films, while leaving the new film business, which accounts for 80% of its business volume, to Blockbuster.


    At the same time, Netflix can put promotional materials and registered computers in every Blockbuster chain store.


    In order to sell Netflix, Reed Hastings developed a strategy that seemed quite good.


    Moreover, his asking price is not high, $50 million.


    This figure is far inferior to the money Netflix has burned in recent years.


    If you look at this transaction from the future perspective, it is simply too cost-effective. Blockbuster will not only get the opportunity to enter the Internet, but also realize its transformation.


    But in the current environment, some things look completely different.


    The Blockbuster staff led by John Antioch had no interest in Netflix at all. They expressed serious doubts about the viability of Internet companies and said the market had overestimated the untested business model.


    This is not just the opinion of Blockbuster. In the report Ronan received, when John Antioch mocked Reed Hastings''s proposal, Netflix''s entourage was not surprised at all.


    Even Netflix executives do not believe that Blockbuster will buy Netflix at a high price of $50 million.


    At the subsequent Netflix meeting, Reed Hastings vowed to say that Blockbuster made a mistake and they would soon regret it.


    Ronan believes that this statement is very likely to become reality, but Reed Hastings is actually bluffing, because since Dallas ended his meeting with the top executives of Blockbuster, Reed Hastings has not given up selling Netflix. Thoughts.


    Judging from the exact analysis of the investigators, Reed Hastings is currently hesitant.


    On the one hand, companies that don¡¯t want to let go of starting a business are looking for ways to put Netflix on the right track On the other hand, Netflix lacks funds for sustainable development, and Reed Hastings is debt-ridden. Want to sell Netflix to get out of its predicament.


    Just like Ronan runs Relativity Entertainment, it is not easy for any startup company to develop.


    Today Netflix has a complete platform architecture, and the funds burned to complete these architectures far exceed the actual value of the company at this stage.


    From this perspective alone, Ronan¡¯s acquisition is very cost-effective.


    In the past few days, Ronan has gathered senior executives of Relativity Entertainment, especially Mary, Robert Lee, George Clint and Garcia Rodriguez, to discuss the feasibility of acquiring Relativity Entertainment to acquire Netflix.


    But Ronan was a little surprised that before Relativity Entertainment contacted Netflix, Reed Hastings took the initiative to find Embassy Pictures.


    ./book_


    .. m.

 Chapter 304： Want to cooperate

    When he came to Burbank, Reed Hastings went straight to Embassy Pictures. Because of the good relationship he had contacted before, he easily met Garcia Rodriguez, the CEO of Embassy Pictures.


    This can be regarded as peer-to-peer reception.


    "Welcome to Embassy Pictures." Garcia Rodriguez said politely.


    Reed Hastings responded with a smile. After shook hands with Garcia, he quickly looked at the reception room and was instantly attracted by the framed posters hanging on the wall.


    "Blair the Witch", "Human Removal Project", "Reaper is Coming", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Fatal Turn", "The Bourne"...


    These are some of the most famous movies in North America.


    It seems that Netflix does not have the Internet rental and sales copyright of these movie DVDs.


    Reed Hastings sighed in his heart. There is no copyright for new popular movies and relying on old movies and niche movies. It is too difficult to attract users on a large scale.


    The biggest audience group on the Internet is relatively younger youth groups. These people keep up with the trend and put them on movie entertainment. Most people are most interested in new popular movies.


    No one likes old movies, but the audience is much smaller.


    Netflix has reached a critical stage. If the current situation cannot be changed, only someone can sell it.


    "The Bourne" is currently the hottest movie on the rental market, and he does not hesitate to do it himself.


    Netflix also contacted Embassy Pictures before and wanted the online copyrights of some films released by Embassy Pictures, but I didn''t know why, they were all rejected.


    Many thoughts flashed through Reed Hastings''s head, his expression unchanged, and he smiled and said, "Mr. Rodriguez, have you heard of Netflix?"


    Of course, Garcia had heard of Netflix. At the Relativity Entertainment Conference these days, he read a lot of information about Netflix and said: "Actually, I rented discs on the Netflix website, a few old movies."


    "Internet leasing is Netflix''s main business." Reed Hastings said directly: "I am here this time to discuss with your company the network licensing of "The Bourne".


    He looked around the reception room: "Of course, if possible, the authorization of these films can also be added to it."


    Garcia nodded: "Internet DVD rental seems to be a new peripheral channel."


    Reed Hastings took the opportunity to say: "In this regard, Netflix is ??the number one company in the United States. If you cooperate with Netflix, you can open up a brand new peripheral sales channel."


    The number one company in America? Garcia knew very well that it was because there were no competitors for the time being.


    The asymmetry of information has caused the difference between the two parties'' perception of each other.


    Reed Hastings asked at this time: "Netflix does not need exclusive rights, only your authorization."


    Garcia did not answer, as if thinking.


    Reed Hastings frowned: "Could it be that the Internet copyrights of "The Bourne" and other films are no longer in your hands?"


    "No." Garcia smiled: "The distribution rights for these films are still there."


    Reed Hastings breathed a sigh of relief: "The specific authorized price..."


    From the time he planned to go to the Embassy Pictures in person, he was ready to pay a high licensing fee.


    Only by attracting more registered users can it be recognized by investment institutions. Even if there is no investment by investment institutions, the increase in the number of users can make Netflix sell at a better price.


    As a businessman, Reed Hastings considered the pros and cons before coming over.


    Garcia said: "Authorization is not a problem."


    This is the first time that Reed Hastings has seen such a happy film company. The companies I have talked about before not only have serious doubts about their model, but also offer unbearable prices, like Leasing a CD can be paid for half of the rental fee. Does it still make Netflix profitable?


    But before he could ask, Garcia next to him said: "Mr. Hastings, I think our two companies can have more in-depth cooperation."


    More in-depth cooperation? This surprised Reed Hastings. In the past year or so, he has suffered various blows. Whether it is a copyright company or an investment company, the attitude towards Netflix is ??extremely poor, as if Netflix has gone bankrupt.


    If it weren''t for him to have some access and some resources in his hands, Netflix would have long been unable to sustain it.


    Now there is even a Hollywood company actively cooperating with Netflix? Reed Hastings has a sense of unreality.


    However, Reed Hastings is more aware that every opportunity is very rare for Netflix.


    "Cooperation?" Reed Hastings''s expression remained unchanged, and asked calmly, "Do you want to cooperate with Netflix?"


    Garcia seemed very sincere: "My personal opinion."


    Reed Hastings deliberately put on a surprised look: "Why? It seems that this is the first time I have dealt with your company?"


    Garcia said, "I am no stranger to Netflix." He simply explained: "Actually, I became a Netflix user a few months ago. This kind of choice can be made without leaving home. Movie discs can be delivered overnight. It is really convenient. I don¡¯t need to go to Blockbuster or Hollywood Video chain stores and wait in line for the long and cumbersome rental procedures."


    Hearing the other party''s praise of Netflix''s mode so much, Reed Hastings''s expression remained unmoved, but he felt a little joy after being recognized.


    Considering the coldness suffered at Blockbuster, this Garcia Rodriguez is obviously more foresighted.


    Reed Hastings said lightly: "But most people don''t see this as the future."


    Garcia smiled: "Accurate eyesight always belongs to a few people."


    For example, the man named Ronan Anderson.


    At the meeting of the past few days, Garcia did not disagree with the acquisition of a website with serious losses and an unverified business model like Netflix, but Mary, George Clint and Robert Lee who participated in the meeting all agreed. , As if Ronan¡¯s decision would definitely succeed.


    Think about it carefully. From "Blair the Witch", to the overseas channels that won Polygram Films, to the recent online and offline sales of "The Bourne", Ronan really made every decision. success.


    Perhaps Ronan really saw something he couldn''t see on this company or website.


    Garcia is very relaxed, he has good abilities in management, but he has a general eye on decision-making in general.


    Reed Hastings asked: "How do you want to cooperate?"


    Garcia put aside this thought and said: "Netflix''s model may be the future of the film rental industry, or it may be one of the future sales channels of the film industry. I personally think that it has great investment value."


    Reed Hastings looked unmoved and asked, "Venture investment?"


    Garcia did not answer directly. Instead, he said: "If you are interested in cooperation, we can find a special time to talk in detail." He smiled and said: "I am just a preliminary idea, and Embassy Pictures and I need time to go. Know your company."


    Regarding Garcia''s caution, Reed Hastings is not surprised, after all, this is not something that can be decided casually.


    Garcia further said: "I just said that this is my personal thoughts and what I thought of after seeing Mr. Hastings. It will take a while to become a company''s decision."


    Reed Hastings did not speak, considering the feasibility of this matter.


    Garcia continued: "If Mr. Hastings is interested in cooperating, I will push the company to conduct a preliminary inspection of Netflix."


    Reed Hastings kept quiet: "I need to think about it, and I need to learn more about your company."


    Garcia said: "Yes, no problem." He appeared to be generous: "If there is a need for my cooperation, please contact me."


    Reed Hastings asked the key question again: "How do you want to work with Netflix?"


    Garcia said lightly: "The method of cooperation can only be decided after the Embassy Pictures understands your company, so that it can be responsible for both of us."


    This sudden unexpected situation also changed the purpose of Reed Hastings'' trip. The negotiation on the licensing of film rights had to be interrupted. Garcia was obviously only interested in so-called cooperation.


    Reed Hastings did not respond and did not veto it. For him and Netflix, how could this be an opportunity.


    Anyway, I had prepared for the worst before and sold Netflix if it didn''t work.


    As long as the price is right, selling to Blockbuster is no different from selling to Embassy Pictures.


    The only difference is probably that Blockbuster is not interested in Netflix at all.


    On the day Reed Hastings left Embassy Pictures, he launched a network of contacts to inquire about all kinds of information and materials about Embassy Pictures. He was surprised by what he learned. The company had annual revenue of several hundred two years ago. A small publishing company worth 10,000 US dollars, but after being acquired by Relativity Entertainment Group, it achieved amazing results in just two years.


    It is said that the revenue from the release of just one movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" exceeded US$100 million.


    Later, films such as "House of Death", "Shrek", "The Bourne Shadow" and "Fatal Turn" were releasedThe lowest "House of Death" had revenue of tens of millions. Dollar.


    There is no doubt that this issuing company has strong cash flow and is fully capable of investing in Netflix.


    Moreover, Embassy Pictures may indeed cooperate with Netflix. For a film distribution company, having an independent Internet distribution channel is necessary in the future.


    Reed Hastings also noticed the Relativity Entertainment Group behind Embassy Pictures, a company that has only been established for two years and its main business is the production and distribution of films.


    The owner of the company is Ronan Anderson, a name that sounds familiar.


    But Reed Hastings couldn''t remember where he heard it.


    A week later, Reed Hastings received a call from Garcia, and the boss of the Relativity Entertainment Group wanted to talk to him.


    ./book_


    .. m.

 Chapter 305： 2 ways of cooperation

    On an ordinary morning, Ronan met Reed Hastings and others in the Burbank Business Club.


    I haven''t seen it for more than two years. The wrinkles on Reed Hastings''s face have deepened, and the hair on the temples is almost completely white.


    Probably Netflix made Reed Hastings work hard.


    Ronan decided to free Reed Hastings from Netflix''s bitter sea as soon as possible, so that he would not have to worry about Netflix in the future.


    "Hello, Mr. Hastings." Ronan took the initiative to stretch out his right hand: "I am Ronan Anderson, the president of Relativity Entertainment Group. We meet again."


    Reed Hastings greeted Ronan with a handshake first, and then asked with some doubts: "Mr. Anderson, have we met before?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I met at a party in Hollywood more than two years ago."


    Reed Hastings searched for memories, but couldn''t remember it at all.


    Ronan introduced him to the person who accompanied him: "This is Garcia Rodriguez. You already know it. This is Connie Hudson, my assistant."


    Connie and Garcia shook hands with Reed Hastings.


    Reed Hastings couldn''t remember when he met Ronan, so he simply stopped recollecting and introduced the middle-aged man next to him: "This is Mark Randolph, my friend and entrepreneurial partner."


    Ronan shook hands with Mark Randolph: "I''ve heard of you, a well-known operating genius in Silicon Valley."


    "Mr. Anderson passed the award." Mark Randolph said with a smile: "Mr. Anderson is a genius. He has achieved such impressive achievements in Hollywood at a young age."


    These days, Mark Randolph has also read various materials from Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment, and has discussed this possible opportunity with Reed Hastings many times.


    After a brief exchange between the two sides, they quickly entered the topic.


    Reed Hastings has no time to waste. Time is very important to Netflix. Confirming cooperation early or reaching consensus in other aspects can also relieve him of this heavy burden.


    After previous negotiations with Blockbuster, Reed Hastings has been ridiculed and slightly lowered his expectations.


    Before Reed Hastings came over this time, he was ready with both hands.


    After this period of time to understand the Embassy Pictures and its parent company Relativity Entertainment, Reed Hastings roughly analyzed the cooperation that Garcia Rodriguez promoted from his personal ideas to the company''s investigation and contact, nothing more than There are two ways.


    One is that the other party directly invests in Netflix, and the other is to buy Netflix.


    The former is the most ideal way of cooperation. Not only can he obtain funds, he can continue to lead the development of Netflix.


    In any case, this is his own child, even if it is Mark Randolph and his entrepreneurial team who really raised this child.


    The latter is not unacceptable. After being rejected by Blockbuster, he wanted to open it. It didn''t matter if he sold it to other companies. At least he could stop the loss and get him out of the current predicament.


    Reed Hastings looked at Garcia and said first: "Mr. Rodriguez, when we met last time, you said that you want to cooperate with Netflix. May I ask..."


    Garcia smiled and said: "We really want to cooperate with Netflix. We have conducted a preliminary inspection of Netflix and reported to the head office. The head office believes that Netflix''s channels are an effective supplement to the distribution around the Embassy Pictures. ."


    Hearing this, Mark Randolph frowned slightly. The other party obviously didn''t pay enough attention to Netflix, and seemed to use Netflix as a supplementary channel for film distribution.


    Compared to Reed Hastings, Mark Randolph was the one who formed the Netflix entrepreneurial team, and created Netflix with one hand, and developed it. He has an extremely deep affection for Netflix.


    Reed Hastings was only in charge of funds at first, and did not really intervene in Netflix''s business until the end of 1999.


    Garcia looked at Ronan and said: "The head office attaches great importance to my cooperation proposal, so Mr. Anderson wants to talk to you personally after learning about the situation."


    Ronan certainly does not say how broad the future prospects of Netflix are. Following Garcia¡¯s words, he said according to the plan: ¡°My Relativity Group integrates film production and distribution. Distribution is the key to it. Netflix¡¯s Internet leasing business can further improve my distribution channels."


    Reed Hastings can hear that Relativity Entertainment is interested in Netflix, but it seems that there is a question mark about this interest.


    "Mr. Anderson." Mark Randolph couldn''t help but interject: "Netflix''s business model represents the future with unlimited potential!"


    Ronan looked at the actual founder and operator of Netflix, and said, ¡°I''ll be honest, Mr. Randolph. For Hollywood and film companies, Netflix¡¯s rental and sales business is just a part of many channels around movies. One kind."


    Mark Randolph subconsciously wanted to refute, but he didn¡¯t know what to say, because Ronan said that there is no problem at all. Netflix¡¯s business is indeed just one of the sales channels around many movies. Kind.


    Reed Hastings gave Mark Randolph a look, motioned him to stay calm, and said: "So, Mr. Anderson''s interest in Netflix is ??mainly to complement the film distribution channels."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. Relativity Entertainment started late in Hollywood and is currently improving various distribution channels." He kept lowering his expectations: "I have always looked forward to the booming Internet. I was at the party two years ago. When I met Mr. Hastings to promote Netflix, I also talked with you about the possibility of cooperation."


    Reed Hastings looked at Ronan, as if a young man had talked to him about working with Netflix. Could it be Ronan Anderson?


    But at that time, he didn''t pay attention to it at all, completely ignored the existence of the other party, and the memory left was too weak.


    Ronan continued: "Unfortunately, Mr. Hastings refused at that time. Relativity Entertainment was also in the entrepreneurial stage. I did not have the energy to take care of other things. Since the beginning of this year, the company has gradually entered the right track. I have also considered Internet channels and prepared to let Embassy Pictures The original plan to establish an Internet distribution department has fallen on paper. I did not expect Garcia to recommend Netflix to me."


    He appeared to be particularly sincere: "I specifically asked Netflix to conduct a preliminary investigation. If Netflix can become an Internet distribution channel for Relativity Entertainment, I don''t need to establish a separate online distribution department."


    The underlying meaning of this remark is very obvious. If we can''t cooperate, Relativity Entertainment will continue its original plan and establish a network distribution department.


    Reed Hastings did not seem to understand: "Netflix is ??currently the largest Internet video rental company in the United States, and it is more than enough to meet your company''s requirements."


    "That''s good." Ronan didn''t seem to care about the other party''s boasting: "We naturally have the basis for cooperation."


    The information held by the two parties is completely unequal. Ronan knows exactly about Netflix''s internal situation, and what Reid Hastings knows is only the public information of Relativity Entertainment.


    Reed Hastings had no idea about Ronan''s plan that had been in his mind, a takeover meeting involving only five people.


    In order to wait for the best opportunity now, Ronan has planned for more than two years and prepared for more than two years. Of course, it is not what Reed Hastings can compare to when he has just contacted Relativity Entertainment.


    Reed Hastings went straight to the crux of the problem: "In what way do you want to work with Netflix?"


    Mark Randolph also raised his ears. The best way to cooperate is undoubtedly to inject capital from Relativity Entertainment without interfering with Netflix''s operation and management.


    In other words, Netflix actually belongs to Reed Hastings and him... No, it belongs to Reed Hastings.


    After Reed Hastings fully intervened in Netflix¡¯s business in 1999, he was first demoted from chief executive officer to co-executive officer, and then to president of operations. The entrepreneurial team created by Reed Ha Stings swept up and down.


    If it wasn''t for the reluctance of Netflix, and the personal friendship with Reed Hastings, perhaps he had already left Netflix.


    At present, he and Reed Hastings have a clear division of labor. Reed is in charge of major policies such as corporate decision-making and funding, while he is responsible for the daily operations of sales and the website. Apart from friendship, the power structure has also been temporarily balanced.


    Reed Hastings asked directly, Ronan didn''t go around in circles, saying: "If you want to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, Relativity can provide two ways of cooperation."


    "Please speak." Reed Hastings has always been calm.


    Ronan said calmly: "The first type is that Relativity Entertainment injects capital into Netflix, obtains absolute controlling rights in Netflix, and reorganizes Netflix¡¯s board of directors. Of course, the two can keep no more than 10% of Netflix¡¯s shares and continue. Staying at Netflix will broaden this film distribution channel."


    Reed Hastings''s heart is sinking. Injecting capital is the most ideal way of cooperation, but this method of capital injection is not what he wants.


    How is this different from selling Netflix? So if you order shares and reorganize the board, what right to speak of?


    Ronan looked at Reed Hastings, knowing that what he just said was just the most ideal plan. It could not only take ownership of Netflix, but also let Reed Hastings work for him...


    But after all, this is just the assumption that Reed Hastings, a hardline company leader, 80% will not become someone who works for him.


    If Netflix¡¯s cake is a few years later, even a single-digit share is enough to keep Reed Hastings at Netflix.


    The current Netflix plate is too small.


    Ronan is also testing, it''s best to keep Reed Hastings, if not, forget it.


    Reed Hastings is good at capital mobilization and company development decisions, not Netflix''s internal operations.


    From the inception of Netflix to the present, Mark Randolph has been in charge of operations.


    "What about the other one?" Reed Hastings asked.


    Ronan said directly: "Relativity Entertainment acquired Netflix in its entirety."


    ./book_


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 Chapter 306： The meat of the mouth

    When it comes to the future of the two companies, it is of course impossible to reach an agreement quickly, and the initial contact did not last long.


    Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph took the initiative to leave.


    "Mr. Anderson." Reed Hastings shook hands with Ronan and said goodbye: "I need time to consider."


    Ronan smiled and said: "If you think about the results, please give me a reply as soon as possible." He casually said: "If time is not waiting, and cooperation is not possible, I will consider implementing the original plan as soon as possible."


    Reed Hastings said: "I will consider the results and will notify you as soon as possible."


    Ronan said, "I hope it is good news."


    Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph left the business club one after another, called a taxi, and returned to their hotel.


    Back in the hotel room, Mark Randolph quickly asked: "Reed, what do you think?"


    Reed Hastings did not answer, but instead asked, "What about you?"


    Mark Randolph said directly: "Ronan Anderson does not take Netflix seriously. He does not regard Netflix as an independent company. If he cooperates with him, Netflix will only become a department of his company!"


    Reed Hastings was silent because Mark Randolph was right, and Ronan Anderson meant it both in and out of the way.


    "Do you really want to work with Ronan Anderson?" Mark Randolph already felt this.


    Reed Hastings did not hide from his friends, and said: "Other than that, do we have any other way?"


    The venture capital could not be pulled, and the resources in his personal hands had been used to the limit. Not only did his contact with several companies such as Blockbuster fail, but he even suffered ridicule.


    Mark Randolph pinched his waist and kept pacing, and said: "We are not responsible for Netflix to turn Netflix into a supplement to the channels around the movie!"


    He reminded: "Reid, Ronan Anderson doesn''t pay enough attention to Netflix, which means that he cannot invest enough resources on Netflix."


    "I know this, and I know how you feel." Reed Hastings smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Mark, have you thought about my situation?"


    Hearing this, Mark Randolph couldn''t help but stop. He put all his energy and entrepreneurial enthusiasm on Netflix. Reed Hastings''s contribution was no less than his.


    Netflix has been able to persist until now, and the financial pressure is all Reed Hastings is carrying.


    "Sorry, Reid." Mark Randolph was a little confused.


    Reed Hastings shook his head and said, "It''s okay." He sighed, "Mark, if you can''t find funding or help from other companies, how long can Netflix last?"


    Mark Randolph is responsible for day-to-day operations, and he is naturally very clear: "At most until February next year, I still have enough luck."


    Reed Hastings has a heavy face: "The failure of Netflix is ??irresponsible for the company and for us."


    Mark Randolph had nothing to say for a while.


    Reed Hastings said softly: "Let''s discuss it a little bit, there is still some time."


    On the other side, Ronan and Garcia Rodriguez returned to Embassy Pictures.


    "Will they accept our terms?" Garcia asked.


    Ronan said: "As far as the situation is concerned, Reed Hastings has no better choice."


    Garcia nodded, and once again couldn''t help but ask the doubts in his mind: "Is Internet video rentals really the future of DVD rentals?"


    "This market has broad prospects." Ronan said simply: "Now that the pace of life is getting faster and faster, many convenient consumption models will inevitably replace traditional consumption methods."


    Garcia did not ask any more. As an executive, the boss made a decision and did his best to execute it.


    Ronan urged: "You go to contact the relevant agencies to evaluate the market value of Netflix."


    "Okay," Garcia replied.


    Ronan returned to his office in Embassy Pictures and made a call to let people watch Netflix during this period. If there are competitors or abnormal situations, he must be notified as soon as possible.


    Netflix is ??already the meat on his lips, and he must not let it go.


    Now is the best opportunity. If Netflix survives the most difficult stage, it will definitely attract the attention of other investors.


    Ronan remembers that Netflix turned losses into profits for the first time in 2002.


    Of course, Netflix still had a long period of loss, but in 2002 people saw the unlimited potential of Internet video rental.


    As for Netflix''s later famous self-produced drama business, it was even more distant.


    However, Ronan is already considering that he might be able to develop this business in advance when the hardware conditions permit.


    It is not necessary for Netflix to shoot by itself. You can ask Netflix to commission Shahai Entertainment to shoot and produce, and then broadcast it on Netflix''s platform.


    In this way, Netflix can also get involved in the Internet video business in advance.


    In the previous life, this piece was also a huge cake, and it was the work Ronan has been engaged in since then.


    Ronan is also considering whether the oily turtle can be combined with Netflix? After all, there is no fundamental conflict between the two businesses.


    Of course, this is just an idea stuck in Ronan''s head, and whether it can be implemented depends on the actual situation.


    In the future, Netflix will inevitably become a streaming media company, providing exclusive and excellent drama series, movies, documentaries and short films on a global scale.


    After Netflix developed, its main revenue came from monthly subscription fees, of which streaming media business was the main source. The original main business DVD leasing has been declining under the impact of the Internet wave, and revenue continues to shrink. .


    This has led to Netflix''s high investment in content production, which has brought serious financial pressure, and has even been called "blood loss."


    At that time, Netflix''s biggest burden was also the high investment in film and television production.


    One of the characteristics of film and television production is to invest a large amount of cash in the first one to produce content, and then distribute the content through various channels, and gradually recover costs and realize profits.


    Due to the way the financial statements are prepared, this cost will not be included in the income statement, but will be included in the content assets after the production is completed, and then amortized year by year.


    Financial "blood loss" has always been one of the main reasons for Netflix''s short selling. The specific "crimes" include: revenue growth cannot keep up with cost growth, international divisions are losing money, declining operating profit margins, expanding cash outflows, and increasing content investment Faster than user growth and so on.


    According to Ronan''s idea, if Netflix joins the Relativity Entertainment Group, this situation can be greatly improved in the future. Compared with the previous Netflix film industry novice status, if the production aspect is handed over to Shahai Entertainment, it will be more conducive to realization. Resource optimization among group companies.


    Netflix¡¯s biggest production problem will inevitably be solved to a certain extent after combining with a mature production company.


    As for the natural uncertainty in film and television production, it will not be a problem for Ronan for at least the past two decades.


    In the past life, Netflix produced many high-quality productions, but many failed.


    For example, "Marco Polo", Netflix''s self-produced drama with the title of "The Most Expensive Online Drama in History", suffered an extremely tragic failure and brought huge losses to Netflix.


    In some later Marvel dramas, the stop loss had to be cut because it was too far away from expectations.


    This drag can be minimized in Ronan''s hands.


    In addition to Netflix, Ronan has other plans on the Internet, which is why he has not used relativity entertainment funds.


    One of the plans is the media industry. The traditional media industry has already been divided up. It is too difficult for latecomers to enter and grab the cake, so Ronan''s goal is Internet media.


    And it is a media website dominated by Hollywood and celebrity films.


    Ronan is formulating a plan in this area, but if he wants to implement it, he has to wait for Netflix to have a result.


    In contrast, Netflix''s channel is more important.


    Even after Netflix combined with his traditional film and television production company, Relativity Entertainment can take a different path from the six major companies.


    There are both traditional channels and new channels, not like DreamWorks, which is stuck on the distribution channel.


    After sorting out the situation about Netflix a bit, Ronan went to the cinema distribution department of Embassy Pictures and asked Thomas about the film release in 2002.


    Due to Ronan¡¯s secret intervention, Embassy Pictures did not release a single film in the second half of 2001, and the release plans are concentrated until next year. Starting in February next year, "Resident Evil", "Underworld", "Reaper is Coming 2" , "Hurricane Rescue" and other films will be released one after another.


    In addition, the production of sequel films such as "Human Removal Project 3" and "Fatal Turn 2" will also be on the agenda.


    In terms of production, the top priorities are "The Bournemouth 2" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". The former will be filmed early next year, and the latter is under the auspices of George Clint.


    Then there is the TV series. The crew of "Grey the Intern" has been established. Ronan is the first producer and Sanda Remus is the second producer, but the crew is basically in charge of Sanda Remus~ www.novelhall.com~ She is not only a screenwriter, but also directs pilot episodes.


    Of course Ronan will not completely hand over the crew to one person, and Andrew joined the crew as the production manager.


    Since CAA has helped to contact ABC TV station, as long as the trial broadcast can pass, the broadcast of "Grey Intern" on ABC TV station is not a problem.


    This is also the benefit of cooperation with major brokerage companies.


    Unfortunately, the hardware conditions of the Internet are not very suitable, and Netflix currently does not have this business, otherwise, there is no need to enter the broadcast channel of the TV station.


    Ronan knew that he was thinking a little too much. In the middle of the afternoon, he empty his head and left work early, and rushed to Los Angeles International Airport by Bentley to pick up Anne Hathaway in person.


    After leaving on 9/11, Anne Hathaway finally returned to Los Angeles.


    ./book_


    .. m.

 Chapter 307： Exact news

    At the airport exit, as soon as Anne Hathaway''s figure appeared, Ronan greeted her and hugged her tightly: "Anne, welcome you back."


    Anne Hathaway hugged Ronan hard and said softly: "It''s nice to see you again."


    Ronan picked up the luggage she had put down and said, "Let''s go, go back and talk about it."


    Anne Hathaway nodded slightly, took Ronan''s arm, followed him out of the airport and got into the black Bentley car.


    Even in the car, Anne Hathaway has been holding Ronan''s arm tightly, leaning half of her body against him.


    "The cloud of terrorist attacks has been over New York, and it has not disappeared." Anne Hathaway whispered to Ronan: "I passed away and watched it live at the Trade Building. It was terrible. This month, New York City was in full swing All cities have survived."


    Ronan patted her hand gently and comforted: "It''s all over, everything is getting better."


    Anne Hathaway rested on Ronan''s shoulders and asked, "Will there be another time? Another time, New Yorkers will collapse."


    Ronan said softly: "It should not be." He said with a smile: "Believe the government, Washington authorities will not make two mistakes in the same place."


    "Is the pigs in the White House trustworthy?" Anne Hathaway suddenly lowered her voice: "I heard rumors that this terrorist attack was a huge conspiracy."


    She looked at Ronan: "You are in a higher position, is there any news in this regard?"


    Ronan said without hesitation: "Don''t believe in rumors, don''t spread rumors. Annie, don''t care about rumors, have confidence in the authorities."


    Anne Hathaway is a 20-year-old girl after all, puzzled: "In the various settings of Hollywood movies, the government has never been a good person."


    Ronan patted her hand again: "That''s the need to attract the audience."


    The Hollywood film hacked its own government has never spared any effort. It can be said to be a long-standing tradition, even dating back to the silent film era.


    For example, "The Birth of a Nation" directed by David Griffith in 1915 is recognized as "a milestone in the history of film development."


    The tolerance of the public opinion environment and the audience''s pursuit of so-called freedom have made Hollywood films "self-defeating" and sometimes even "daring".


    Soon, a man named Michael Moore will jump out and point the finger at Bush Jr. and the Bush family.


    Anyway, using politicians to get rid of all aspects of state power is almost a common practice in Hollywood movies.


    The guests drove into the manor elegantly, Ronan directly took Anne Hathaway back home, the manor did not have a hostess, and there would not be a short time, there was no problem in this respect.


    After a luxurious meal that night, the remaining time belongs to Ronan and Anne Hathaway.


    Anne Hathaway has bright eyes and white teeth, and her skin is as white as snow. Although she is only twenty years old, her figure is full and mature. The feeling of being heavy in her hands somewhere is very charming. The superhuman charm of charming men is also in front of Ronan. Be fully released.


    Just like some of the roles that she has played in, as a New York girl, Anne Hathaway is very unrestrained in some aspects. When she should undress and undress, she did not hesitate to show Ronan enthusiastically what is nothing. Can''t.


    Although she is a typical American girl, the young Anne Hathaway is so charming that Ronan can''t help herself.


    Looking at the entire Hollywood, Anne Hathaway is also a representative of the uninhibited faction.


    Ronan has seen relevant news in her previous life. In addition to daring to take off and leak on the big screen, Anne Hathaway is also very bold in public and dared to use some special methods to win attention.


    It is said that when Anne Hathaway attended the premiere of "Les Miserables" in New York, she might be afraid that the traces of the underpants would damage the beauty of the fitted dress, so she did not wear the underwear. Unexpectedly, when she got off the car, the "delta" under the crotch was exposed. reflect"¡­¡­


    There are countless Hollywood uninhibited actresses, and it''s no surprise that "Bao" comes out.


    When he woke up early the next morning, Ronan suddenly thought of the famous car shock scene in "Brokeback Mountain". He took Anne Hathaway to the garage and boarded the spacious BMW X5, just like in the movie. Untie Princess Anne''s coat and press it on the commanding heights of New York.


    Unfortunately, the cowgirl costumes were not prepared in advance.


    Now Anne Hathaway is more like a bold girl in New York than a cowgirl in Texas. She always feels something is missing when she rides.


    When the battle was getting fiercer, Ronan suddenly thought of Selena Kyle, who seemed to be dressed in a tight black leather jacket.


    Turning around, let someone do a special set. Anyway, he is the boss of a film company and a famous producer. It is easy to order such a costume.


    Do you want to order a Batman suit?


    Bruce Wayne vs. Selena Kyle, thinking about it all.


    When the war ended, after breakfast, Ronan took Anne Hathaway to the Warner Studios, but his thinking continued to diverge.


    What beautiful characters have appeared in previous DC superhero movies? Can I collect them in the future, such as Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and the killer Louise Lane...


    It seems that Marvel''s next door can be added to it, such as Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and the like, as for Little Pepper and Menstrual Aunts.


    When he came to Warner Studios and entered the studio where the crew of "Grey Intern" was located, Ronan said to Anne Hathaway who was holding his arm: "Several crews I invested in are currently in Warner Studios. , This is a TV drama crew, medical category."


    Anne Hathaway asked curiously: "Your company is not only investing in movies, but also in TV series?"


    Ronan nodded: "I am a businessman, whether it is film or TV, as long as it is profitable, I will invest."


    Anne Hathaway asked suddenly: "I heard you also voted for a pirate movie?"


    "Yes." The news had already been released, and Ronan certainly wouldn''t deny it: "It''s called "Pirates of the Caribbean" with a budget of more than $100 million."


    "Hollywood''s top production." Anne Hathaway seemed to have no meaning in her words.


    Ronan thought of the battle between the two last night and this morning, and said, "I still have a project in my hand. I will give you the original work another day. Are you interested?"


    "Really?" Anne Hathaway showed a bit of surprise, not from the performance, but really happy: "Is it right for me?"


    Ronan said: "Should be suitable for you." He thought he was really a good person: "The heroine, you can try."


    Anne Hathaway turned her head and kissed Ronan''s cheek gently: "Thank you, Ronan."


    Ronan smiled, did not continue the topic, just in time Sanda Remus came over.


    "Hello, Ronan." Sanda Remus shook hands with Ronan, then turned to look at Anne Hathaway next to him, probably because of the black nature, and asked directly: "This beautiful lady is ?"


    Ronan introduced: "This is my female companion Anne Hathaway, the heroine of the Disney hit movie "The Princess Diaries". Annie, this is Sanda Remus, the screenwriter and producer of my TV drama project people."


    Sanda Remus shook hands with Anne Hathaway, and said with a smile: "I thought you were the heroine Ronan found for the crew."


    Anne Hathaway smiled and said, "I have no plans to participate in TV dramas for the time being."


    How could an actor like her who played a leading role in a big-selling movie take a step back and act in a TV series?


    Ronan answered, "Sanda, haven''t you found the right heroine candidate?"


    Sanda Remus led Ronan into the office, turned on the player on the wall, and played an audition video.


    Ronan put his arms around his chest and looked at it carefully. On the screen was an actress with long golden brown hair, who looked less than thirty years old, and several performances were quite brilliant.


    Sanda Remus introduced: "The actress is called Alan Pompei. She hasn''t played any well-known roles before, but she has a good acting skills and a good image and temperament, which is very in line with Grey''s setting."


    Ronan watched the audition video again and was quite satisfied, and asked, "Have you talked about the pay?"


    Sanda Remus knew that the final decision was in Ronan''s hands, and replied: "The first season of nine episodes is $50,000. She and her agent have no objection."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "We have to consider the future of the project. Sanda, sign her a few seasons as much as possible."


    "I understand." Sanda Remus said.


    Anne Hathaway followed Ronan silently, saying nothing. She was not so smart, but she was not a fool, knowing that there was no place for her to speak.


    Ronan asked again: "Where are other actors?"


    Sanda Remus said: "Still auditioning, there is a suitable candidate, I will notify you as soon as possible, and you will make the decision."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Except for the six protagonists, you can choose other actors at your discretion."


    Ronan will release some power when he should be released, otherwise he will run multiple projects at the same time and must be exhaustedWell. "Sanda Remus is also welcome.


    Ronan discussed some preparations for the filming with Sanda Remus, and learned that CAA was very cooperative. Brian Lord also came to the set in person, and a special assistant agent stayed with the crew to coordinate work. .


    Filming of this project will start around the New Year, and the pilot episode will be filmed first. If the response from the ABC pilot broadcast is okay, the remaining episodes will be filmed next spring.


    According to Sanda Remus, as long as the pilot episode passes, she is confident that she will complete the filming of all episodes of the first season within two months.


    The preparations for the "Grey Intern" project are progressing smoothly. After playing with Anne Hathaway for a day, Ronan once again focused on Netflix. The preliminary inspection and evaluation of Netflix has begun, and Netflix has also In all aspects of communication with him.


    At the end of October, Reed Hastings finally gave the exact news and agreed to negotiate with Netflix and Relativity Entertainment.


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 Chapter 308： Wholly-owned acquisition

    With previous experience in the acquisition of Embassy Pictures, Ronan quickly convened an acquisition evaluation team of nearly 30 people composed of professional lawyers, accountants and third-party agency companies to assist Relativity Entertainment to complete its relationship with Reed- Negotiations and transactions between Hastings on Netflix.


    In the Burbank Business Club, the two parties also started the first round of negotiations.


    "Relativity Entertainment cooperates with Netflix by injecting capital, which is most appropriate."


    On one side of the long conference table, Reed Hastings tried his best to gain favorable conditions for himself: "This will ensure the stability of Netflix and allow the Netflix management team to assist you in a smooth transition."


    He glanced at Ronan who was opposite: "Mr. Anderson, Netflix''s management team is the one who really understands this company!"


    Ronan nodded, apparently agreeing with Reed Hastings'' words: "No matter which way we cooperate, Relativity Entertainment will do everything possible to ensure the stability of the Netflix management team."


    Reed Hastings calmly asked, "So, do you agree to cooperate through capital injection?"


    Ronan said calmly: ¡°It¡¯s okay to cooperate by injecting capital.¡± He smiled: ¡°I also think that Mr. Hastings will continue to serve as CEO of Netflix, and Mr. Randolph will continue to serve as chief operating officer. The team remains stable."


    "We have a completely unanimous view on this." Reed Hastings took the opportunity to say: "Relativity Entertainment''s investment in Netflix will be a win-win result."


    Ronan also wants to continue trying to keep Reed Hastings. Although Mark Randolph was the most important operator in the early stage of Netflix, the importance of Reed Hastings to Netflix is ??not stated in the previous life. Yu.


    If Reed Hastings is willing to work for Relativity Entertainment, it would be great.


    "If Relativity Entertainment injects capital, how many shares can you give up?" Ronan asked the key.


    Reed Hastings said directly: "Forty percent." He emphasized: "For the stability of the company and the decision-making power of the management team, the management team needs a controlling stake."


    Garcia glanced at Ronan and interjected: "Mr. Hastings is trying to swallow all the benefits, and put all the risks to Relativity Entertainment!"


    Ronan has conducted long-term investigations on Netflix. Of course, he knows that, except for Mark Randolph''s very small share, the rest is almost entirely concentrated in the hands of Reed Hastings.


    The remarks just now can be said that Reed Hastings wants to ensure the stability of Netflix''s management team, or it can be said that Reed Hastings wants to continue to have absolute control of Netflix.


    For Ronan, investing in Netflix is ??completely different from investing in Apple. The latter is purely for asset preservation and appreciation, while the former is an extremely important part of the company''s future development. He cannot let Relativity Entertainment follow Reed Haas Tins hit soy sauce behind his ass.


    Although there is no other way, he does not want to complicate this acquisition infinitely.


    It is very important to maintain the right to speak in relativity entertainment.


    Ronan just thought about it, and said: "Mr. Hastings, I said before that if Relativity Entertainment cooperates with you by way of capital injection, then absolute controlling rights are necessary."


    He emphasized: "This is a prerequisite!"


    Without controlling rights, there is no need to talk about capital injection.


    Reed Hastings looked gloomy, and returned to normal in an instant: "In this case, the stability of the management team will be impossible to talk about."


    Ronan knows very well that with Netflix¡¯s current situation, after losing control, Reed Hastings will leave Netflix ninety-nine times, but it is difficult for the rest of the management team to say.


    Ronan knew more about the internal situation of Netflix than Reed Hastings thought.


    Reed Hastings had no idea, he had been preparing for Netflix for several years.


    In fact, more people within Netflix recognized Mark Randolph, who was in charge of the company''s operations, rather than Reed Hastings, who later intervened strongly in the company''s business.


    According to Netflix''s internal statement, the founding of Netflix was originally the idea of ??Mark Randolph. In the early days of Netflix''s establishment, Mark Randolph had been the CEO. It was he who planned the future of Netflix and promoted the company''s growth.


    And Reed Hastings first played the role of investor and investment.


    If you develop according to the rhythm of the past life, within a few years, the friendship and cooperation between Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph will come to an end. Just when Mark Randolph is working hard for the future of Netflix, Reed -In order to completely control Netflix, Hastings relieved Mark Randolph from his position and drove him out of the company.


    Later, the name Mark Randolph became taboo in Netflix, and Reed Hastings forbids anyone to mention it.


    The effect of this long-term de-Marc Randolphization is obvious, even more than Mark Zuckerberg¡¯s on Facebook. After 2010, everyone mentions the founder of Netflix and only knows Reed Hastings. .


    Most of them think that Reed Hastings created Netflix alone and led Netflix to overcome the difficulties and obstacles of the early and mid-term entrepreneurial development stages. It is not clear that there is another person.


    Ronan completely gave up the idea of ??injecting capital, and in his heart also gave up the possibility of retaining Reed Hastings in the future, and said directly: "There is no need to talk about capital injection. Mr. Hastings, Relativity Entertainment''s wholly-owned acquisition of Chennai Flying company."


    Hearing this, Reed Hastings flashed a trace of disappointment and helplessness in his heart. If Relativity Entertainment is only registered and he can still hold the holding, there will always be a way to marginalize Relativity Entertainment and continue to control Netflix, even luck. If it is good, not only can we use the funds of Relativity Entertainment and the film platform to develop Netflix, we can also kick Relativity Entertainment out of the game in the future.


    But Ronan Anderson, the young man, was very decisive, and he didn''t seem to give him a chance at all.


    Reed Hastings is still fighting for it as much as possible: "This type of cooperation may lead to instability of Netflix''s management and a period of chaos, which neither you nor I want to see."


    Ronan replied faintly: "With the development of relativity entertainment in the film industry, it is not difficult to manage a peripheral channel."


    Reed Hastings felt a throb in his heart when he heard this. He thought of the situation in the last interview. In the eyes of Relativity Entertainment, Netflix was just a substitute for the original plan.


    The treasures in your own hands are not irreplaceable in the eyes of others.


    Reed Hastings understood this when he was rejected by Blockbuster and met with ridicule on the spot.


    Mark Randolph looked at Reed Hastings, trying to get Reed Hastings to fight again.


    But Reed Hastings has seen the other party''s determination, and Relativity Entertainment''s future plans for Netflix have no need for their own existence.


    And he didn''t want to change from a top manager of the company to a managed one.


    Netflix can sell a large sum of money, and after paying off the loan, it is enough to ensure that he still has money to continue his business.


    There is a saying that I would rather be the head of a rooster than the tail of a phoenix.


    Almost every manager who has been at the top of the company will have similar ideas.


    Reed Hastings is no exception. He never considered working for Relativity Entertainment.


    It is impossible to work, and it is impossible to work for someone in this life.


    In Mark Randolph''s slightly surprised gaze, Reed Hastings said: "I can accept your wholly-owned acquisition of Netflix."


    He has tried his best to provide blood transfusion for Netflix for many years.


    A good life needs to be maintained, loans need to be repaid, and the next venture fund has not yet arrived...


    In front of money, everything else is imaginary.


    Ronan was still calm and said, "Very well, we now have a basis for continuing to talk."


    At the beginning of the negotiation, he was able to reach a consensus on the acquisition method, which has made Ronan quite satisfied.


    Ronan was most worried about the fact that Reed Hastings did not let go.


    But Reed Hastings is a businessman after all, and his first consideration is gains and losses.


    Like all company mergers and acquisitions negotiations, the speed of the negotiations is not fast. In the first negotiation, the two parties only reached a consensus on the acquisition method.


    It is never easy for one company to acquire another company.


    For some large-scale acquisitions, it is common to talk about a year or two or even longer.


    For example, in the previous life, Walt Disney acquired Twentieth Century Fox.


    Fortunately, Netflix''s business is relatively monotonous, and the company structure is not complicated. The evaluation team of Relativity Entertainment is very fast. In addition, Ronan has already made sufficient preparations. By mid-November, the evaluation team submitted to Ronan. Netflix''s assessment report.


    This also means that the negotiation between Relativity Entertainment and Netflix can enter the actual operation stage.


    After all, after Reed Hastings agreed to a wholly-owned acquisition of Netflix by Relativity Entertainment, there was only one key factor that really affected the discussion.


    That is the price.


    Of course Reed Hastings wants to sell Netflix for a good price Ronan has also done enough preparations. Reed Hastings previously wanted to sell Netflix for $50 million. Fei was sold to Blockbuster. This incident has gradually spread. According to his estimation, Reed Hastings''s asking price cannot be higher than 50 million US dollars.


    From the perspective of future development, the $50 million transaction price is very cost-effective.


    Even from the start of the business to today, Netflix has spent far more than US$50 million in funds. To evaluate the team¡¯s estimate, Netflix actually invested at least US$80 million in addition to its own income.


    But Ronan is still ready to lower the price, because the current Netflix is ??not worth the price.


    As a businessman, of course, you have to buy the most ideal goods at the lowest price. Netflix''s future has not happened yet, and it is generally not recognized now. Ronan certainly will not pay for the so-called unlimited future development.


    Since it is possible to win Netflix at a lower price, it is a problem if the price is not lowered.

 Chapter 309： Netflix got it

    In Burbank''s business club, Ronan and Reed Hastings once again sat at the negotiating table after several rounds of contact between the negotiating teams of both sides.


    Although Reed Hastings decided to sell Netflix, he still had to fight for a good price.


    "I never deny that Netflix is ??currently in a bad situation, which is why I seek opportunities from outsiders." Reed Hastings is not stupid enough to deny some basic things, but he does his best: "But Netflix There are also advantages that cannot be ignored. Netflix is ??a well-deserved leader in the film and television online leasing industry."


    Ronan did not answer, and Garcia timely inserted: "That''s because the online rental market share is extremely small."


    Reed Hastings looked at Garcia and was unaffected. He said: "The market share of online movie rentals will become larger and larger, and Netflix has a talented and self-disciplined team and is growing in online rentals. Occupies the largest market share in the market."


    His voice was loud and confident: "After years of hard work, Netflix has begun to change the way consumers rent audio-visual products. It is true that Netflix''s performance is not good enough, but this is not just for money, but for money. In order to initiate a challenge, thereby dismantling an inherently obsolete industry and creating a new sunrise industry!"


    Although Ronan did not speak, he knew that Reed Hastings''s remarks were essentially self-proclaimed and boasted, and wanted to attract the attention of his own side as much as possible, so that the transaction price could meet psychological expectations.


    Reed Hastings didn''t even know that his self-proclaimed words would become reality in the future.


    Netflix changed the movie rental industry and broke the old order in this industry.


    The serious disparity in information between the two parties has brought about the current situation.


    Reed Hastings has a loud voice, and his words are matched with his body movements, which is very contagious: "The industrial model created by Netflix has created a fashion leader, a technology innovator, and a Starbucks-level brand power. !"


    Ronan knows very well that according to the development of his previous life, Reed Hastings''s remarks are not exaggerated.


    But as a buyer, Ronan would of course not admit it. At this time, he said faintly: "I don''t have so many thoughts about Netflix. Relativity does not require Netflix to create a new industry, nor does it need to take such unnecessary risks. Relativity Entertainment What is needed is just a supplement to the peripheral sales channels."


    Reed Hastings is a little unhappy about this obviously not paying enough attention to Netflix, but he is a businessman and will not affect tens of millions of dollars in business just because he is not happy.


    Reed Hastings said directly: "Mr. Anderson, you must have heard that I sold Netflix to Blockbuster at a price of $50 million. Now my mind has not changed. If Relativity Entertainment acquires Nai Fly, I ask you to pay 50 million US dollars in one lump sum."


    Ronan replied unceremoniously: "For the theory of relativity, a channel that is losing money, $50 million is too costly."


    Reed Hastings smiled slightly and said with a sarcasm: "Your company can try your original plan. I tell you with practical experience that at $50 million, you will definitely not reach the current scale of Netflix! "


    He said conclusively: "My investment in Netflix over the years has exceeded 70 million US dollars!"


    Ronan was unmoved: "But this cannot change the fact that Netflix is ??a serious loss-making company. According to what I have learned, Netflix lost 9.9 million US dollars in 1999 and nearly 19 million US dollars in 2000. The loss may reach 30 million U.S. dollars! If such a company that cannot generate profit, if it does not want to supplement the peripheral sales channels, I would be interested?"


    Reed Hastings''s face remained unchanged: "Netflix continues to lose money because it is creating a brand new industrial model."


    "Then what''s the result?" Ronan said calmly: "Netflix''s order fulfillment costs are too high, and the cost of damaged and lost DVDs in the mail is unpredictable. So far there are less than 200,000 registered users! Mr. Hastings, My evaluation team has made a comprehensive understanding of your company. Based on Netflix¡¯s current business conditions, 100,000 films must be sent every day in order to protect the cost. What about Netflix¡¯s current number of films? No more than 2,000!"


    He questioned: "For such a company, are you sure you want to sell it for $50 million?"


    Reed Hastings was unable to refute in this regard, because Ronan''s words were not very different from Netflix''s true situation.


    "Mr. Anderson!" Reed Hastings said instead: "I want to remind that Netflix¡¯s debt burden is very low! Most of Netflix¡¯s loss of funds comes from my investment and the investment I pulled. In today¡¯s market, you simply cannot buy any Internet company with a lower debt burden than Netflix."


    Ronan said: "If Netflix has heavy debts, I won''t sit here and talk to you." He offered the price of Relativity Entertainment: "35 million U.S. dollars, and Netflix stripped all debts."


    Reed Hastings''s complexion finally changed: "This does not match the actual value of Netflix!"


    This time the negotiations ended up unhappy, but the two sides did not settle down, and when they ended, they agreed on a time for the next meeting.


    Ronan dared to keep prices down, and the biggest reliance was on Netflix''s current situation.


    Just like Blockbuster¡¯s treatment of Reed Hastings, Netflix¡¯s model is not recognized. Since the collapse of the stock market bubble in 2000, the Internet industry has been sluggish. Even if some Internet star companies lack investment, let alone Netflix¡¯s A small company.


    During the negotiation, Reed Hastings made many efforts to continue to sell Netflix to other companies or investment institutions. As long as one or two of them expressed their investment intentions to Netflix, he could win at the negotiating table. Certain initiative and advantage.


    And the emergence of Relativity Entertainment also made him think that Netflix might be an effective channel supplement for Hollywood film distributors.


    Reed Hastings visited the six major Hollywood companies and other medium-sized film companies in just ten days. However, Blockbuster can firmly occupy the leading position in the film rental industry, which also shows that Hollywood is Recognition of the Blockbuster model.


    As for Netflix''s model, these companies are not interested now.


    Perhaps a year later, when Reed Hastings sells Netflix''s model to Hollywood, he will get a completely different result.


    However, the reality forced Reed Hastings to sit back at the negotiating table again and continue to negotiate a wholly-owned acquisition with Relativity Entertainment.


    The negotiations continued until late November, and both sides made concessions to varying degrees.


    The appraisal team of Relativity Entertainment gave Netflix a valuation of between 35 million and 45 million US dollars.


    In the four years since its establishment in 1997 to the end of 2001, Netflix¡¯s losses have doubled year by year. Under the influence of the general environment, Netflix¡¯s industrial model has not shown enough vitality. The overall market looks bad, and the low evaluation is very serious. Normal situation.


    At the most intense stage of the negotiation, Ronan also came up with this assessment report. Any of the above data is well-founded and supported by sufficient market research. Even Reed Hastings can''t stand his head. refute.


    By the end of November, the two parties finally reached an agreement in the negotiation that Relativity Entertainment will acquire Netflix wholly-owned for US$42 million, but this does not include Netflix¡¯s debt.


    This small amount of debt is borne by Netflix''s original shareholders.


    However, Relativity Entertainment needs to pay off the equity transfer of $42 million in a lump sum within one week of the signing of the agreement between the two parties.


    This is also one of the reasons Reed Hastings made concessions. It is not uncommon for some transaction fees to drag on for a year or even a few years.


    Reed Hastings was very satisfied with the one-time payment.


    Relativity Entertainment currently has sufficient cash flow. A one-time payment of $42 million is not a problem at all. Even if you continue to invest funds on Netflix, there will be no pressure for the time being.


    After several years of accumulation, Ronan also has a certain amount of capital.


    Before the arrival of December, Ronan on behalf of Relativity Entertainment and Reed Hastings, who represented Netflix, signed a formal equity transfer agreement. As long as the funds are paid in place, Relativity Entertainment will become the new owner of Netflix.


    "Congratulations, Mr. Anderson."


    After signing the contract, Reed Hastings shook hands with Ronan: "You got a company with unlimited future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "If Netflix really has an infinite future, would you sell it to me?" He put aside his smile and said seriously, "Anyway, this is a win-win deal."


    Reed Hastings couldn''t help but said: "I hope Netflix can still exist and develop as an independent company, rather than becoming a division of a film company."


    Ronan glanced at Mark Randolph next to Reed Hastings, and solemnly said: "Netflix was, is and will be an independent Internet company."


    Hearing this, Reed Hastings was noncommittal ~ www.novelhall.com~ Mark Randolph next to him was relieved.


    What Mark Randolph worries most is that after Relativity Entertainment completes the acquisition, it will turn Netflix into a division of the film company, and completely cut off Netflix''s future.


    An independent company and a department of a company have completely different development space.


    "Mark." Reed Hastings greeted, "We should go."


    Ronan shook hands with Mark Randolph and Reed Hastings: "Goodbye, two. I hope we will have a chance to cooperate in the future."


    Reed Hastings responded, "I hope so."


    Mark Randolph shook hands with Ronan, wanted to say something, but didn''t know how to speak, so he had to accompany Reed Hastings to leave.


    After the Netflix people left, Ronan said to his assistant Connie: "Notify Mary to settle with Reed Hastings as soon as possible. In addition, after the transaction is completed, you will make an appointment with Mark Randolph for me. Just said I want to talk to him about Netflix''s future."

 Chapter 310： Chief Executive Officer

    After the completion of the Netflix shareholding change, Mark Randolph did not return to San Francisco, but stayed in Los Angeles because he received a call and Netflix''s new owner Ronan Anderson wanted to talk to him.


    Compared to Reed Hastings, he has a deeper affection for Netflix, which he founded and developed.


    Although Mark Randolph was actually Reed Hastings'' wage earner at Netflix, it did not prevent him from devoting his enthusiasm to this company.


    After Reed Hastings completed the deal with Relativity Entertainment, he once stated to Mark Randolph that Netflix¡¯s future has nothing to do with him, but Mark Randolph could not be so open-minded. There is still a chief at Netflix. The position of the operating officer wants to determine how Netflix will develop in the future.


    The best way to determine this is undoubtedly from Ronan Anderson, the owner of Relativity Entertainment.


    Therefore, after receiving a call from the special assistant of the president of Relativity Entertainment, Mark Randolph did not hesitate to respond.


    It was also the Burbank Business Club. Mark Randolph arrived in the front hall earlier than the agreed time, but couldn''t sit down at all. He stood and waited on the side of the front hall. When he was really restless, he could only walk back and forth. ease.


    After waiting for ten minutes, he finally saw Ronan walk into the door of the business club.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Mark Randolph took the initiative to greet him.


    Ronan shook his hand: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Randolph." He smiled and said, "This is a private meeting. Let me call Ronan."


    Mark Randolph was a little surprised by Ronan''s friendly attitude.


    Ronan made a please gesture: "Let''s go to the reception room and talk."


    "Okay." Mark Randolph followed Ronan into a reception room.


    Ronan asked him to serve coffee, and after the waiter left, he said to Mark Randolph: "This time I have an appointment with you about Netflix. I want to talk to you."


    Mark Randolph has been in business for many years, not going in circles, and said directly: "I stay in Los Angeles, instead of returning to San Francisco, I also want to talk to you about Netflix."


    Ronan smiled: "It seems we have found one thing in common."


    Mark Randolph returned with a polite smile and said: "Mr. Anderson, after you complete the acquisition of Netflix, you will definitely reorganize Netflix¡¯s management, but I am currently the COO of Netflix. I think I want to ask, do you have any plans for Netflix?"


    Ronan simply said: "Continue to develop in accordance with Netflix''s established goals. Netflix''s film and television Internet rental model is promising, and the future development is unlimited."


    "Wh...what?" Mark Randolph was really surprised. Fortunately, after a long time in the mall, his demeanor and actions were still calm: "This...is this true?"


    From the first contact to the final negotiation to reach an agreement, the other party did not say that for such a long time, and has been secretly belittling Netflix''s business model.


    Now that the overall situation is settled, Ronan doesn¡¯t need to talk nonsense, and calmly said: ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. If I¡¯m not optimistic about Netflix¡¯s future, how could I acquire Netflix.¡±


    After all, Mark Randolph is not a hairy boy. He took a deep breath and his head gradually became clear. Just like Reid''s self-proclaimed boast, there is not much truth in what Ronan Anderson said during the negotiation.


    Strategic fraud during negotiation is a common situation in business.


    "Continue Netflix''s model?" Mark Randolph asked again: "Continue to develop online film and television rental business?"


    Ronan did not hesitate and replied: "Yes. Relativity Entertainment will have more capital investment, more content and channel support. Relativity Entertainment is a Hollywood film company, and Relativity Entertainment has come forward, and Netflix is ??in short supply for rental. The content will be resolved to a large extent."


    Mark Randolph believes this, industry barriers are real, as long as Relativity Entertainment does it.


    Ronan continued: "In terms of funding, Relativity Entertainment will fully support Netflix. I can''t say if it is too much, but there is no problem with investing 100 million US dollars in the next year.


    Mark Randolph asked again: "You never thought of turning Netflix into a department of Relativity Entertainment or Embassy Pictures."


    Ronan said seriously: "Never considered it." He further said: "In Hollywood, as a producer and owner of a film company, I have studied the emerging film and television DVD industry in depth. In the situation, an outbreak period quickly began."


    "When did this outbreak period begin?" Mark Randolph was very concerned.


    While observing Mark Randolph calmly, Ronan said: "Next year! I have communicated with many professionals in the Hollywood industry. Relativity Entertainment has also collected a lot of data based on its own DVD distribution channels. I came to a conclusion that next year At least North American film and television DVD revenue will double this year."


    This statement is valid. At the end of this year, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" and "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings" will be released one after another. Next summer there will be a live-action movie of "Spider-Man". These are all previous life DVD sales and leases. Super big family.


    "Spider-Man" is an unprecedented creation of the myth that dvd sales exceeded 100 million a week in the market.


    Ronan simply said: "Hollywood executives have a consensus on this. Next year, the sales of DVD players in North America may exceed 8 million, and the sales of film and television discs will reach 35 million. The disc rental market has always been more than the sales market. Big."


    Mark Randolph is also thinking that if Ronan''s words are true, it means that starting next year, Netflix will have a broader potential for market development, and it is very likely to make the cake bigger.


    Ronan added: "You, a professional, know the development prospects of online leasing better than me. I have always recognized your ideas, plans and goals."


    Mark Randolph still didn''t hold back: "But before today, I never felt this."


    Ronan didn''t mind: "Actually, as early as 1998, when I first met Mr. Hastings, when he talked about Netflix''s model, I paid attention to Netflix."


    "1998?" Mark Randolph suddenly realized something.


    Ronan said softly, "Since then, I have a kind of understanding that Netflix''s business model might one day replace Blockbuster. Therefore, I have been following Netflix in recent years to determine this model. Does it really have a future?"


    Mark Randolph fully understands: "You have planned this acquisition for a long time..."


    "That''s right." Ronan did not deny that this was not a show off by the winner, but had another purpose: "After more than two years of investigation, I finally determined that Netflix''s business is promising and it fits some of my own. Development plan, so there is this acquisition."


    Mark Randolph took a deep look at Ronan, who was so patient and deep-minded that he didn''t seem to be a young man in his twenties.


    "Mr. Anderson, I don''t understand." Mark Randolph couldn''t help but ask, "Why do you say this to me."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I want Mr. Randolph to stay at Netflix, maintain the continuity of Netflix''s operations, and witness the glorious future of the film and television online leasing industry with Netflix."


    Mark Randolph was quite surprised and asked specifically: "Why me? Not Reed?"


    "You participated in the whole negotiation. You should know that I tried to retain Mr. Hastings in another way, but he refused without hesitation." Ronan said the truth: "You and Mr. Hastings are My friend, he should know that it is impossible for him to stay at Netflix."


    Mark Randolph certainly knows Reed Hastings. How could Reed stay and work for Relativity Entertainment?


    "So, I''m Reid''s stand-in?" Mark Randolph asked deliberately.


    Ronan said calmly: "No, my CEO''s choice is always you. Even if Reed Hastings stays at Netflix, you are still the CEO''s first choice."


    Mark Randolph was the CEO of Netflix before Reed Hastings entered Netflix''s business with absolute control.


    Before Mark Randolph could react, Ronan explained: "I just said that I have been following Netflix for several years. I know enough about Netflix. The true founder and The operator is always you, not Reed Hastings. From the site structure, to the establishment of postal routes, to the construction of warehousing, etc., the person leading the team to complete these tasks is always you."


    Mark Randolph was silent. Even if he had a good relationship with Reed Hastings, he still had considerable opinions on Reed''s dismantling of his team within the company.


    But for Netflix, who has devoted countless efforts, and for the friendship between the two, he has not said anything for more than a year.


    Not speaking does not mean approval.


    Ronan is not so stupid to provoke the relationship between Mark Randolph and Reed Hastings. Some words stop at the end, and instead say: "Mr. Randolph, I officially invite you to serve as Nye The post of CEO of Flying CompanyI..." Mark Randolph didn''t know for a while whether he should refuse or agree.


    Ronan continued: "Relativity Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Netflix. After that, apart from the highest power structure, Netflix will not be significantly adjusted. I hope that Netflix¡¯s existing policies and goals can continue to be implemented. Change can also achieve a smooth transition."


    He was very sincere: "Mr. Randolph, I have no conflicts with you and the Netflix team on my goals and plans for Netflix. We can cooperate wholeheartedly to overthrow companies such as Blockbuster and Hollywood Audition for the film rental industry. Bring revolutionary development!"


    Mark Randolph kept thinking about it, but didn''t answer.


    Ronan is enough to stop: "Mr. Randolph, please consider my suggestion seriously."


    Mark Randolph is his first choice, but not the only choice.


    "Mr. Anderson." Mark Randolph said slowly: "Please allow me to think about it for a few days."

 Chapter 311： Focus on stability

    Due to the completion of the equity change, Ronan needs to rush to San Francisco as soon as possible to investigate Netflix on the spot. It is impossible to leave Mark Randolph too much time. If Mark Randolph delays in making a decision, he can only start a backup plan.


    Of course, that will add a lot of trouble.


    Perhaps too much effort and enthusiasm was poured into Netflix. Only three days later, Mark Randolph gave Ronan a definite reply, saying that he would continue to stay at Netflix as the CEO.


    In this way, Ronan saves a lot of trouble and can also ensure a smooth transition of Netflix after the change of equity.


    Later, Ronan, accompanied by Mark Randolph, came to the Netflix headquarters in St Andrews, San Francisco.


    This is an office park next to Highway 17 in the Scotts Valley. It was converted from the office space of a branch of a bankrupt bank. The area is not very large and the decoration is relatively old.


    The office also seems to reflect Netflix''s current funding difficulties.


    As soon as he entered the office area, the green carpet was shining, and Mark Randolph said to Ronan half-jokingly: "This is the color of the dollar bill that everyone desires."


    Ronan nodded, but his eyes were attracted by the thick metal armored door on the wall opposite the office area.


    Mark Randolph introduced: "It used to be the bank''s vault. Later, along with the office area next door, I transformed it into a Netflix warehouse."


    Ronan said, "Let''s go and take a look."


    In the eyes of countless people at Netflix, Ronan walked through a long and narrow office area, where dozens of rows of folding desks and cheap office chairs were placed on top of the top-of-the-era computers. On the computer monitor, expensive Oracle software is running.


    Passing through the office area, Ronan followed Mark Randolph into the warehouse.


    Except for the small office at the entrance, the huge warehouse was filled with shelves, all with DVDs.


    Mark Randolph introduced the person in charge of the warehouse area to Ronan, Ronan also chatted with him a few words, and then asked Connie next to him to record the relevant personal information.


    After visiting the warehouse, Ronan returned to the office area, and Mark Randolph quickly called a meeting with all the company personnel.


    Facing all the employees of Netflix, Ronan didn''t speak much, mainly used to stabilize the personnel for a smooth transition.


    Shareholding changes will always have various effects on the company, and personnel must be stabilized.


    As long as Netflix does not resign on a large scale, it will not cause much problem.


    When all Netflix personnel gathered in the office area, Ronan and Mark Randolph came to a high platform in front of the warehouse.


    "Introduce myself, I''m Ronan Anderson." Ronan said loudly: "The owner of the Hollywood Relativity Entertainment Group, a film producer."


    His voice is loud enough: "Just last week, Relativity Entertainment completed its wholly-owned acquisition of Netflix. Many people may have heard some rumors. I hereby declare that Netflix¡¯s corporate structure and business policies will not change in any way. For this reason, I specially invited Mr. Mark Randolph back to serve as the CEO of Netflix after the equity change."


    Mark Randolph smiled and said, "Everyone, we are all old friends. I don''t need to introduce myself, right?"


    As soon as this was said, there was a lot of laughter from below, and a lot of the guard and doubt in the eyes of many employees disappeared.


    Having Mark Randolph as the CEO, in addition to ensuring the continuity of Netflix, it can also effectively calm people''s hearts.


    This is one of the reasons why Ronan specially sent the invitation personally.


    Ronan added at this time: "Netflix''s plan and purpose will not change. Establish a website that has an attractive and convenient user interface and a smooth running backend, as well as fast and complete delivery of DVDs to customers. ."


    After this sentence, there was not much warm applause.


    Many Netflix employees are relieved that they are not afraid of the change of company equity. Strictly speaking, working for the former boss and the current boss is essentially the same. What is afraid is that the new boss will start to toss after taking over, which will cause unstable jobs.


    This job has a good income. If you change jobs rashly, your mortgage, car loan, and credit card will collapse if there is an accident.


    Ronan continued to stabilize people''s hearts: "Starting from January 1, 2002, Relativity Entertainment will inject 100 million US dollars into Netflix for a period of one year to improve the office environment and employee benefits, as well as to promote the company''s business. development of!"


    After stabilizing the company''s personnel, Ronan immediately called Netflix''s management to a meeting.


    Coming from Los Angeles this time, in addition to the company of Mark Randolph and the assistance of Connie, Mary and Garcia also came to St. Andrew with Ronan.


    The management meeting is still focused on stability. In a short period of time, Ronan will not let Netflix make many changes. Netflix¡¯s existing business and operating direction are not problematic. What really caused Netflix¡¯s current dilemma is that on the one hand, The environment dictates that, on the other hand, Netflix lacks the necessary funds for development.


    Netflix¡¯s supreme power structure must be rebuilt. Mark Randolph will be promoted from chief operating officer to chief executive officer and will continue to be responsible for Netflix¡¯s daily operations. Ronan personally serves as Netflix¡¯s chairman, Mary and her team are temporarily in charge. For Netflix''s financial affairs, Relativity Entertainment will send someone to serve as Netflix''s chief financial officer.


    At the same time, Ronan and Connie¡¯s assistant team will stay in St. Andrew for a while to learn more about Netflix at this stage.


    After a comprehensive inventory of Netflix''s internal situation and various aspects of its business, Ronan can be considered to have a sufficient grasp of the company''s situation, and Netflix is ??actually still in the initial stage of development.


    The most important one is undoubtedly Netflix''s online leasing business.


    Netflix¡¯s rental business requires that the sale and rental of DVDs are based on the principle of optionality. The current rental fee model comes from an improved version of the video tape rental store-a rental fee of US$4 plus a single disk transportation fee of US$2, each Adding a CD will add an additional $3.


    The renter can keep the film for seven days and return it by postage paid mail.


    If customers like a certain movie, they can buy it directly at a 30% discount on the retail price.


    In addition, since 2001, Netflix has also introduced a monthly subscription fee model for registered users.


    This is also the mainstream business model of Netflix''s later online leasing, but it is still in the promotion stage.


    With the rapid development of the Internet in North America, Netflix''s main business is indeed promising as long as the cost is controlled. The previous problem of funding has led to too few authorized film and television dramas.


    In 1999, Netflix had only 500 DVD movies in stock, and most of them were old movies.


    So far, this number has only risen to 1,200.


    This is not as large as the six major Hollywood film libraries, and it also contains a lot of documentaries and overseas movies.


    The film source is one of the key factors that severely restrict the further development of Netflix.


    In addition, the impact of the general environment cannot be ignored.


    In the first two years, DVD players were still too expensive and there were too few DVD movies to fully attract mainstream consumers.


    There are also technical problems. Because the format has not established a unified standard, it is difficult for even large press factories to provide standardized copies, so that all DVDs can be played on the same player.


    But the good news is that compared to the video tapes of the year, the development of the DVD industry can be described by the speed of light.


    The popularity of DVD players far exceeds the speed of video recorders-in March 1997, optical mode DVD players were officially launched in North America, and 400,000 units were sold in six months.


    In comparison, it took more than 3 years for the video recorder to enter 200,000 households.


    At the same time, the price of DVD players dropped rapidly. At the beginning of 1999, the average selling price was still US$1,000, and now it is less than US$300.


    The popularization of DVD provides necessary conditions for Netflix''s development.


    Perhaps others are still in the hazy stage, but Ronan is very clear that starting next year, DVD will completely go out of the stage of commercial paradox-consumers are unwilling to buy DVD players because stores do not generally provide DVDs; retailers are unwilling to stock Sell ??DVDs because consumers don¡¯t have DVD players.


    Ronan had already thought of a strategy to promote Netflix, and discussed it with Mark Randolph for the first time-through the DVD manufacturer placing Netflix coupons in the player box, promising consumers to guarantee them Have the opportunity to try a library of more than 1,000 movies.


    This strategy quickly passed the approval of Netflix''s management. After the first funding of Relativity Entertainment was in place, Netflix quickly formulated relevant plans and prepared to promote implementation.


    Ronan also plans to use the media network of Relativity Entertainment to start a large-scale commercial promotion for Netflix in the media starting in December.


    In addition, various advertisements of Netflix will appear on the film produced by Shahai Entertainment.


    These can effectively promote Netflix and bring more customers to Netflix.


    Compared with Netflix, Relativity Entertainment is already a very large platform.


    When Ronan was about to leave San Francisco , one thing was discovered. Connie found an unmailed letter while sorting out the office where Reed Hastings left.


    In this letter written by Reed Hastings to Mitters, there is his actual view of Netflix during this period: I have devoted many years to Netflix¡¯s survival, and we found it to be a mess. Shit¡ª¡ªUnfortunately similar to what the finished entrepreneurs in this valley did...


    From the line between the lines, Ronan could also see that Hastings really thought that Netflix had come to an end.


    In their previous lives, Hastings and Netflix survived this most difficult stage and ushered in a turning point in 2002.


    But the emergence of relativity entertainment has changed everything.


    Ronan returned to Los Angeles after staying in San Francisco for more than a week. Netflix temporarily focused on stability. Except for publicity, other actions would have to wait until the company''s smooth transition.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan re-invested in the preparation of the film, and dedicated time to participate in the North American premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: Squad of the Ring".

 Chapter 312： Courageous

    When living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, "The Lord of the Rings" or "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was Ronan''s favorite movie.


    Although this series has many shortcomings, such as lengthy, slow-paced, prejudice, and overly clear black and white, it does not prevent it from becoming a classic.


    Anyway, when Ronan last lived there, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is still the insurmountable pinnacle of magical movies.


    Even Peter Jackson''s "The Hobbit" trilogy is far from it.


    Ronan¡¯s crew has been filming at Warner Studios. Through the relationship with Warner Bros., it is easy to get the premiere invitation from the Warner subsidiary.


    Moreover, he and many people in New Line Pictures are also old acquaintances, and he personally visited Robert Shay back then.


    The Hollywood Chiefs Rock Theater was crowded with people, and the main entrance road was tightly blocked. Before entering Hollywood Boulevard, Ronan''s Bentley Yazhi turned a fork in the road and drove toward the left door of the theater.


    Through the car window, Anne Hathaway, who was accompanying Ronan, could vaguely see the flashing lights on the side of the red carpet. It seemed that even the sun turned to the west had lost its brilliance in the light.


    "Aren''t we walking the red carpet?" Anne Hathaway asked suspiciously.


    Ronan said, "It''s messy over there today, so don''t join in the fun."


    Anne Hathaway was somewhat disappointed, thinking that Ronan would take her over today and walk the red carpet together.


    Ronan glanced at Anne Hathaway. It''s one thing to get along with Anne Hathaway in private, but it''s another thing to go on the red carpet together.


    Hollywood producers or directors, such as Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay, are not fuel-efficient lamps when it comes to women, but who has ever seen them walk the red carpet holding the hands of female stars?


    That is asking for trouble.


    Besides, at the entrance of the premiere theater, today is not quiet at all.


    Ronan lowered the car window slightly, and the huge sound of protest spread here like a howling hurricane, which shows the loudness of the protest.


    This is obviously a premiere held amidst protests.


    It''s not that Peter Jackson or the crew did anything irritating, but Tolkien''s book fans are protesting collectively about the adaptation of the film.


    In fact, the criticisms about the film adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" have not stopped in the past two years, and countless book fans are worried that the film adaptation will destroy the original work.


    Even book fans from North America organized specifically to find the crew to protest in New Zealand where the film was filmed.


    To be precise, film adaptations and cartoon adaptations are destroying the original work.


    For example, if many people¡¯s childhood works with infinite memories are adapted into movies, no matter how they are adapted, there will be many people chanting to destroy their childhood.


    The once "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, from "The Fellowship of the Ring" to "The Return of the King", has been accompanied by protests from many book fans. These protests have always come because they are really dissatisfied with the adaptation. It''s not clear, but in the end, the trilogy used excellent publicity and the hard power of the film to crush all obstacles.


    After getting out of the car and entering the theater from the side door, Ronan looked at Anne Hathaway, whose interest had been significantly reduced, and asked, "Did you show it to you?"


    Anne Hathaway said: "I have finished reading that "Summer in Jeans", the story between four young girls and a pair of flying jeans." She asked concerned: "Is there no script?"


    Ronan shook his head and said, "Not yet."


    Anne Hathaway took Ronan''s arm and asked as she walked: "You haven''t started writing yet?"


    "I can''t adapt this script." Ronan saw someone say hello, smiled and nodded to Anne Hathaway, then said to Anne Hathaway: "This is a typical girly theme. If I make an adaptation, it will definitely mess up. I have already found a screenwriter, but she is working on the finishing touch of another project, and it is estimated that she will be able to switch to the script adaptation of "Summer of Jeans" this month."


    Anne Hathaway is the kind of bold and unrestrained woman with a rough personality, and she is not polite with Ronan, saying: "I look forward to this script very much."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Annie, this is what I prepared for you. You will be an absolute heroine."


    This was the famous work of Blake Lively in the previous life. Is Blake Lively still a kid?


    This girl who can put her idol Leonardo DiCaprio to sleep is quite difficult. It is estimated that without "Jeans Summer", she can find another way to fame.


    In the previous life, the so-called Hollywood four little girls seem to be the best of the Blake-Leverley mix.


    While Ronan and Anne Hathaway were talking, they entered the VIP room, where familiar figures could be seen everywhere, and many people took the initiative to greet Ronan, many of whom were acquaintances a few years ago.


    "Hello, Ronan." A middle-aged blond man in his thirties came over.


    Ronan shook his hand. "It''s been a long time, Deron."


    A few years ago, when looking for a distributor for the "Human Elimination Project", he had dealt with this new line of film selection staff more than once.


    Deron smiled and said: "It''s only been more than two years." He looked at Anne Hathaway next to Ronan, with a bit of surprise on his face: "This is...Miss Hathaway?"


    Anne Hathaway politely stretched out her right hand and shook him, and said with a smile: "I am Anne Hathaway."


    Delong said quickly: "It''s very nice to meet you."


    His gaze turned to Ronan, all of which was envy.


    However, in a little more than two years, a small person whose status in the circle is lower than himself has suddenly become a rich man with assets of hundreds of millions, and he has also become a young and beautiful female star like Anne Hathaway.


    It''s really enviable and jealous.


    Ronan didn''t remember the people who rejected him back then. After chatting with Deron, he went to other places.


    Because of the deep impression of the melee mage in the previous life and the huge network influence, Ronan found Ian McLean to talk a few words.


    In the previous trailer, Gandalf was the invincible mage with a wise staff in one hand and a sword in the other.


    Perhaps one of the best things Peter Jackson has done in the movie is to deify and demagicize. Gods appear in the movie, which is really uncoordinated.


    For example, Gandalf fought against the Balrog. After the Balrog was killed, Gandalf ran out of mana.


    But after Gandalf''s death, his soul did not return to Amen Chau, but was sent directly outside Yiya, in front of Iluvita (the father of all living beings), and he was given greater strength by Iluvita. And return to the original dead body to be reborn.


    Gandalf replaced the betrayed Saruman and was promoted to a white robe, the head of the five witches.


    In the movie, Peter Jackson simplifies the process and takes it here.


    As for low magic, Gandalf is a lighting unit in the movie.


    It is said that Gandalf will launch an infinite number of flashes when he initiates a rush to explode the dog''s eyes of the orcs.


    Isn''t the mage always holding a hammer and a wheel against the wheel?


    After talking with Ian McLean, Ronan met the elven prince, and Orlando Bloom took the initiative to greet him.


    Ronan smiled and said: "In the trailer, Legolas is very brilliant, it seems that the role is more important."


    Orlando Bloom has a little British pride: "This is the opportunity that Director Jackson appreciates and gives me. I am very grateful to him."


    Ronan sighed: "Unfortunately, we can''t cooperate this time."


    What he was talking about was naturally that he had asked Orlando Bloom to play the little blacksmith Will Turner. The crew had already signed an actor contract with Christian Bale.


    Orlando Bloom seems to be quite serious and said: "It''s really a pity that we can''t cooperate with Shahai Entertainment. Mr. Anderson, I hope we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future."


    Although there is no chance of cooperation between the two parties except for the role of the little blacksmith, Ronan still said quite politely: "I hope so too."


    When Ronan and Anne Hathaway left, the smile on Orlando Bloom''s face instantly disappeared.


    Vigo Mortensen walked over at this time, wrapped Orlando Bloom''s shoulders very skillfully, and asked, "What''s wrong? His complexion isn''t very good."


    Orlando Bloom''s voice is a little cold: "It''s nothing, but some people are a little bit self-righteous."


    Vigo Mortensen looked in the direction where Ronan was leaving, and asked curiously: "Ronan Anderson? The producer who invited you for the role some time ago?"


    "It''s him." Orlando Bloom also looked over there.


    "How?" Vigo Mortensen asked, "He doesn''t cooperate with you?"


    Orlando Bloom said: "The invitation was not sincere. After talking to me twice, there was no sound. Then I chose Christian Bale."


    Vigo Mortensen patted him lightly on the shoulder: "Don''t mind, this movie is hot, you have a chance."


    Orlando Bloom snorted and said, "Don''t worry, I never cared. Vigo, do you know what project Ronan Anderson invited me to?"


    There is more disdain in his voice and gloat: "Pirate theme! The project is called "Pirates of the Caribbean"!"


    Vigo Mortensen laughed: "What a courageous and excessive producer."


    Orlando Bloom added: ¡°There are still people who dare to invest more than 100 million US dollars to make pirate movies. They really think too much! And that Christian Bell, who has a pure head, went to pick up a pirate movie. protagonist."


    Vigo Mortensen said: "Orlando, you are right to not answer."


    Orlando Bloom said with confidence: "Not every British actor is that stupid."


    He believed that not taking the role of Will Turner was just as correct as he took over the fairy prince Legolas.


    Ronan went to talk to Robert Shay for a few more words, and at the same time tried out about the DVD authorization of the movies in the New Line Films library. From the words of Robert Shay, we can talk about it later.


    Later, he and Anne Hathaway entered the theater.

 Chapter 313： Work in hand

    It has never been easy to put a grand epic on the big screen, and it will require a substantial adaptation.


    Peter Jackson''s adaptation of the original work can be described drastically, but it is generally quite successful.


    For Boromir, for example, Peter Jackson made an almost subversive adaptation, turning the betrayer in the original book into a hero in the movie.


    The horn to welcome the return of the king did not sound, the flying flag had never been inserted into the white city, the withered holy white tree had not yet blossomed, the silver horn had been cut in half, and Boromir had come to the end of his life.


    "I am willing to follow you, my brother, my leader, my king..."


    Boromir¡¯s deathbed oath is undoubtedly a sensational weapon. The film also used the mouth of Aragon to affirm him: "Rest in peace, son of Gondor."


    "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Team" was a huge success. The film was so popular that the box office was excellent, even Ronan was envious.


    This is a trilogy series with a total value of more than five billion US dollars.


    Also kicked off the prelude to the explosion of Hollywood magic movies.


    Coupled with the hugely successful "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" which was also released this year, in Hollywood, which is seriously following the trend, a wave of magic movies will inevitably be set off in the next few years.


    A large number of high-investment fantasy films and epic films have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, but there are very few that can really succeed.


    Not only in the past few years, but in the following ten years, most of the fantasy films and epic films were black holes, with few successful ones, and even contributed to most of the typical Hollywood fiasco cases during this time period.


    There is a saying that if you see a director or a film company that is not pleasing to the eye, encourage them to make a magical epic film. More than 90% of them may be on the street.


    And this type requires high investment, once you hit the street, it is a super big hit.


    For Ronan, there are several obvious pits in Hollywood that cannot be easily stepped into, such as the magical epic pits outside of the "Harry Potter", "Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, such as Knight-Samalan and Co. Lin-Farrell pit, such as the island country comics adapted live-action movie pit.


    Once these pits fall in, 90% of them will fall miserably.


    In particular, Hollywood¡¯s island cartoons are adapted to live-action movies. The previous life Hollywood walked through was a bumpy ride. Just like the island market is the tomb of Hollywood superhero movies, the island¡¯s cartoons are also seriously inconsistent in North America. James Huang¡¯s " Needless to say, "Dragon Ball", even the masterpiece of the truck company''s mechanical film that has always been market-secured is seriously below expectations.


    The adaptation of Japanese comics to live-action movies is risky, and you still need to be cautious when entering the pit.


    In his previous life, Ronan also heard that Lionsgate has obtained the rights to the live-action film adaptations of "One Piece" and "Naruto". Fans of comics can look forward to the appearance of live-action movies.


    Think about it all lost a layer of goose bumps.


    To be honest, instead of adapting Japanese comics, it is better to buy Japanese horror films and adapt them to the US version.


    Hollywood companies in the past have purchased the right to adapt the island¡¯s comics and movies. Of course, it is not without reason. On the one hand, the right to adapt the island¡¯s comics and movies is much cheaper than that of North American works. On the other hand, the right to adapt the comics in North America is too concentrated. , Causing many companies that are eager to get a share of the pie can only find other sources.


    After all, in some respects, the characters in the island comics are very similar to the superheroes in the comics.


    Moreover, cultural differences seem to be shrinking over time.


    But Ronan¡¯s more memories tell him clearly that North America has always been the most exclusive movie market in the world.


    The time has come to December 2001. A new awards season in North America has kicked off. Ronan will not participate in this Oscar game this year. No matter whether it is produced by Shahai Entertainment or released by Embassy Pictures, there will be nothing. Movies of the award-winning type.


    Ronan''s energies are still on the company''s own development, and he is also planning to go out, preparing to rush to the other side of the Pacific before the New Year, so as to raise funds for the Pacific Film Investment Fund.


    Scott has already booked the flight tickets. When Ronan finishes the work at hand, he will set off in about a week. The main destinations of this trip are the island countries and South Korea that the Embassy Pictures has already contacted.


    If it doesn''t go well, Ronan will consider going to other countries to raise funds as appropriate.


    With the passage of time, many countries on the other side of the Pacific are now getting richer, and the hot money among them is ready to move.


    Taking advantage of this free time, Ronan roughly handled the work at hand.


    The preparations for "Pirates of the Caribbean" are generally quite smooth, with the four main protagonists Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Christian Bell and Jeffrey Rush, plus other action scenes. The actors have already entered the crew in advance to start professional training.


    A large crew of the film crew, led by George Clint¡¯s deputy, went to Rosario in Baja California to set up ships including the artificial lake set by James Cameron and the Rosario dock area. The background suitable for shooting.


    Car and boat props designer Matt O¡¯Connor found a replacement for the Interceptor. He contacted the Grace Harbor Historical Administration in Seattle and leased a replica of the "Mrs. Washington" from them. 18th century brig, used to film the "Interceptor" scene.


    The "Mrs. Washington" is a replica of the first American ship discovered on the Pacific Northwest in 1789. This type of sailing vessel has simple handling and fast speed, and is very similar to the "Interceptor".


    But this part of the scene is to be filmed in Rosario, and the crew needs to drag the "Mrs. Washington", which has no voyage capability, to Rosario.


    This is also a big project.


    However, compared to rebuilding a brig, the cost of shooting with the "Mrs. Washington" can save the crew two-thirds.


    As for the other "Intrepid", neither Ronan nor Matt O¡¯Connor can find a second antique brig, and can only rebuild a prop ship in the Rosario dock area. .


    According to Matt O¡¯Connor¡¯s design, the ¡°Dreadnought¡± will be built on the basis of the Victory ship in the British fleet that year. The designed hull is 170 feet long and 34 feet wide. It may use nearly 40,000 pounds of steel and 1,000 square feet of canvas.


    At present, the crew has recruited 150 craftsmen, who will be completed on a floating barge in Rosario Wharf. The construction period is expected to be three months.


    The cost of the two prop ships "Black Pearl" and "Intrepid" alone is as high as 15 million US dollars.


    The first expenditure of this part of the money was borrowed by Shahai Entertainment from Relativity Entertainment. It is the work that needs to be completed as soon as possible in the next few months to get other investments.


    If the financing amount is large enough, it can also solve the budget of "Hurricane Rescue".


    Ronan knows very well that Netflix will be a big moneymaker in the next few years, and Shahai Entertainment''s production funds will rely more on external financing.


    With the funding of the Film Foundation, Ronan will further implement the model of borrowing chickens to lay eggs.


    The script of "Hurricane Rescue" has been officially finalized after several changes. Ronan has also hired an experienced production manager to coordinate the daily affairs of the crew. At present, the staff officially determined by the crew is the heroine in addition to the production manager. Amanda Seyfried.


    After several rounds of negotiations between the legal department of Shahai Entertainment and Mrs. Seyfried, the contract between the two parties was finalized. Amanda Seyfried signed a trilogy agreement at one time, and the first film''s salary reached the highest since her career. Fifty thousand dollars.


    The actor has almost talked with Liam Neeson, and only waits for Liam Neeson to sign with him after he has dealt with the chores at home.


    In terms of film remuneration, because it is the actor''s relationship, he is more than half a million dollars more than Liam Neeson in "Star Wars: The Threat of Ghosts", which is a remuneration of 2 million US dollars without any post-production.


    As a result, the film¡¯s production budget was initially set at $16 million.


    The biggest problem with this project at present is that there is no suitable director. Ronan has already issued recruitment notices in newspapers and directors¡¯ unions, but several candidates interviewed are not satisfied, especially in terms of sharp lens style and fast editing rhythm. Very bad at it.


    Ronan also greeted several major agencies, including CAA and William Morris, and invited them to recommend suitable director candidates to Shahai Entertainment.


    Brian Lord of CAA is very caring. He called Ronan specifically for this. Now he is counting the company''s second and third line directors and their specialties and style characteristics for Shahai Entertainment to choose from.


    In contrast, the response of brokerage firms such as William Morris was average.


    A few days later, Ronan saw a familiar name on the list of third-line directors provided by Brian Lord -Jeffery Abrams.


    This is a veteran Hollywood practitioner and a veteran screenwriter. Since 1990, he has been in the industry as a TV drama screenwriter. He has also served as a producer and an actor.


    Just two years ago, Jeffrey Abrams served as the screenwriter of Michael Bay¡¯s "Peerless Tribulation" and became one of the signature screenwriters, which also guaranteed him to win the Golden Raspberry Award for the worst screenwriter of the year. Awards.


    Like all senior screenwriters, because of the natural poor living environment of the screenwriters, Jeffrey Abrams transformed into a director after "Peerless Tribulation" and directed five episodes of the TV series "The Double Spy" .


    This is also the only directorship of Jeffrey Abrams.


    Ronan took the time to meet with Jeffrey Abrams. After the interview, he gave him a script and asked Jeffrey Abrams to provide a filming plan and decide whether he is suitable according to the plan. Direct this film.


    Later, Ronan met Liam Neeson, who had come back from Europe, and signed a contract with him for the actor.

 Chapter 314： The strongest dad on the surface

    In the reception room of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan met Liam Neeson, who was nearly fifty years old.


    This uncle-type actor is a typical example of getting older and more popular. Perhaps the accumulation of life experience has brought maturity enough to attract most people.


    The Liam Neeson whom Ronan saw was a man tempered by time. He has a very tall figure and a calm temperament, but the melancholy, deep and occasionally meaningful smile between the brows and the corners of the mouth is obviously hidden. Too much content.


    This is the strongest dad in the movie.


    When this movie star appeared on the screen as a father, anyone could believe that any murderer who dared to invade his family would end up miserably.


    It is said that after Thanos¡¯ snaps wiped out a dog and a girl, in the face of the anger of John Wick and Bryan, Thanos also knelt down and sang Conquest.


    Just a glance, Ronan instantly thought of the role Liam Neeson played in his previous life.


    This is one of his favorite Hollywood movie stars.


    Liam Neeson has played many business cards such as "The Daughter of the Earth" and "Schindler''s List", and has been nominated for Oscar and British Academy Film Awards.


    Liam Neeson¡¯s temperament makes him a spokesperson for screen roles such as mentors, fathers, and guides, whether it¡¯s the Jedi Knight in "Phantom Menace", the priest Varun in "New York Gangs," or "The Kings of Heaven." Godfrey in "Batman: Hour of War", Henry Ducard in "Batman: Hour of War", Ph.D. in "Professor of Sexology", and Aslan in "The Chronicles of Narnia", they are all responsible for inspiring young people The responsibility of the protagonist.


    "I have played some action roles."


    After greeting, Liam Neeson said to Ronan: "But he hasn''t appeared in a purely action movie. Strictly speaking, this is the first time."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Liam, I think it''s a good choice for you to change to the type of action."


    Liam Neeson himself has a kind of British seriousness, and solemnly said: "Really? I will be fifty years old soon, and I will soon be impressed."


    Ronan didn''t care: "It doesn''t matter, Hollywood always has many means to assist."


    Having said that, compared to his previous life, Liam Neeson is still relatively young. Think about what Tom Cruise was doing in his 50s in his previous life? I also personally filmed the scenes of jumping off the building. Fifty years old is really not the old age for action actors.


    In the previous "Hurricane Rescue" series, Liam Neeson was agile in the first part, killing people like cutting melons and vegetables, but in the second part, because of his age, Liam Neeson¡¯s actions were very complete. Poor, I can clearly feel the powerlessness, the film had to find ways to substitute and edit, resulting in the action scenes not brilliant at all.


    Ronan has advanced this series for many years, and it is estimated that Liam Neeson will be able to shoot the trilogy in a better state.


    Liam Neeson is a typical powerful actor, but his reputation and pay have not been high. Shahai Entertainment directly signed a trilogy actor contract with him.


    Ronan thinks that Liam Neeson didn''t mix well before, mainly because he was not old enough.


    Some movie stars, when they are old enough, will become more popular and valuable.


    Liam Neeson is this typical.


    Ronan intends to cooperate with him for a long time and will carry out the rescue in the coming years.


    How come you have to rescue planes, cars, trains, ships, submarines, etc. next to each other. In the future, there may be a chance to go to the sky to rescue them.


    It''s like the American soldiers hit the Invincible Hands all over the earth in Hollywood movies, so they had to fight the aliens.


    One day, the evil forces on the earth will not be able to resist the professional rescue of Uncle Nissen, and they can only rush out of the earth and go to outer space for rescue.


    Anyway, the life of this movie star cannot be separated from the rescue chief.


    Save Jews, save ghosts, save gods, save daughters, save wives, save yourself, save planes, fire trucks, save aliens...


    Liam Neeson didn''t wait much. After getting the full version of the script from Ronan, he soon left. Ronan sent Liam Neeson away. He just returned to the office when his gunman Lindsay Bill found him.


    "Hi, Ronan." Lindsay Bill pulled out the chair and sat down.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Is there something, Lindsay?"


    "The last one, I have finished it." Lindsay Bill felt a sense of relief after unloading the burden: "I have sent the last part of the manuscript to your mailbox. Can you read it as soon as possible?"


    Ronan asked, "Have you finished writing Fifty Shades of Gray?"


    Lindsay Bill said again: "I have finished writing everything."


    Ronan is very satisfied: "Linsai, your efficiency is amazing and you are doing very well."


    He opened the mailbox, found the relevant emails, browsed briefly, and then said: "Yes, I will let Connie contact Random House to enter the publication review stage as soon as possible. There are the first two works, this publication should no problem."


    Although Lindsay Bill can sign all three of them, she is always a gunman. What she really cares about is not publication. She tentatively said: "The Fifty Shadows of Gray is completed, and the contract between us is fulfilled."


    Hearing this, Ronan looked at Lindsay Bill and asked, "Do you have a plan?"


    Lindsay Bill said: "You promised..."


    Ronan laughed: "My promise is valid at all times. Lindsay, are you really going to be a screenwriter?"


    Lindsay Bill answered without hesitation: "Yes, this is my dream and my goal in Hollywood."


    "Okay." Ronan rummaged in the bookcase at the back, found one, took it and pushed it to Lindsay Bill: "This is a young woman, please take a look first, if you can, take it Adapted into a script."


    Lindsay Bill took it and glanced at the cover: "Summer in Jeans?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I bought the film adaptation rights last year, and I plan to make it into a movie next year. This is a girly theme. Female screenwriters naturally have an advantage. You are responsible for adapting it into a script."


    Lindsay Bill responded: "No problem." She then realized something and asked: "Am I responsible for the adaptation alone?"


    Ronan said, "You will be in charge for the time being."


    For Lindsay Bill, this was a complete surprise. Originally, she thought she could join a screenwriting group like other screenwriters in the screenwriting department. It would be best if she had the right to sign, and she never thought about it. Responsible for the script of a project alone.


    Ronan reminded: "Don''t be too happy. Lindsay, you have to come up with a script outline as soon as possible. If I am not satisfied, I will hand this project to someone else."


    Lindsay Bill quickly said: "Don''t worry, I will start as soon as possible."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Go, take a good look at this book first." He thought of something, and said: "I have already determined the choice of the actress for the heroine. You''d better refer to her characteristics for the related persona of the role. ."


    In some ways, Ronan is definitely a very conscientious producer. He wrote down Anne Hathaway¡¯s contact information and gave it to Lindsay Bill, and said: ¡°I¡¯m going on a business trip in a few days. Contact Miss Anne Hathaway and get in touch with her."


    Lindsay Bill collected the note with the phone number and said, "Okay."


    When he returned to the manor from get off work that evening, Ronan also mentioned this to Anne Hathaway. Anne Hathaway was very excited and squatted directly in front of him, performing live performances of the benefits of a big mouth. .


    Although Anne Hathaway has a rough head, she can also realize that Ronan''s film career is getting bigger and bigger.


    In the next few days, Ronan was preparing for the next trip across the Pacific Ocean. It is not easy for a newly established film foundation to attract investment. The more prepared you are, the fewer difficulties you will face.


    Ronan made Shahai Entertainment and Scott, who represented the Pacific Film Foundation, signed a total of five film investment agreements, including "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Hurricane Rescue" and "Jeans" that have not yet entered the preparatory stage. Summer.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" not only prepared relevant cast and crew information, but also printed a copy of the third-party completion guarantee. It has Allianz Group insurance, which can dispel many people''s doubts.


    At the same time, Anne Hathaway also signed a film contract with Shahai Entertainment to serve as the heroine of "Jeans in Summer".


    In this way, both "Hurricane Rescue" and "Summer of Jeans" have star-level leading actors. Even if the crew has not yet been established and cannot get the completion guarantee contract, they are still attractive.


    Although the Pacific Film Foundation has recently been established, it has an investment agreement with Shahai Entertainment and already has strong financing capital.


    You know, many film foundations in Hollywood don''t even have an investment contract, so they dare to go overseas to attract investment, and they can get investment!


    Nowadays, Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment Group are no longer the previously unknown film companies The big sales of "The Bourne Shadow" has brought the company a huge reputation.


    These are also effective financing aids.


    Hundreds of relevant materials have been prepared. Ronan also formed a team on this trip to East Asia. Scott and two deputies will accompany the Pacific Foundation on behalf of the Pacific Foundation. His staff will be accompanied by several assistants headed by Connie. Will also accompany to go.


    Then there are bodyguards, David and Vinci are indispensable.


    This time, in addition to stimulating financing, Ronan also specially commissioned Jeff Katzenberg to obtain the first-hand resume and information of Robert Iger and prepare to talk to the smiling Mickey Mouse again.


    After Robert Iger was assigned to the island country by Walt Disney, he has been resident there, and there is no trend of being transferred back. The past two years have probably belonged to the pre-dawn darkness in Robert Iger''s life.


    Time has just entered mid-December. A team of nearly ten people led by Ronan himself boarded the flight from Los Angeles International Airport and flew directly to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

 Chapter 315： Long-term credit bank

    The plane arrived in the island country smoothly. Ronan and his team got off the plane and walked out of the Tokyo International Airport.


    This middle-aged man in his forties comes from Washington, DC. He was affiliated with Polygram Pictures before 1999. He has been in charge of its film business to Japan. He joined Embassy Pictures in Allen Albert and Danny Donald. Later, he also transferred to the Embassy Pictures and continued to serve as the head of the island branch.


    Harmon has been in the island country for nearly ten years, and he can be regarded as a figure of the island country pass level. He also provided a list of the island country¡¯s intended investment customers, and then made preliminary contacts.


    But he can only play the role of an intermediary, and specific matters need to be discussed by the Cin¨¦fondation.


    When the group came to the Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo, Ronan did not make any adjustments and immediately asked Harmont to report on the island country''s situation face to face. Although the two have been in close contact by phone, some things are more clear and convenient to talk about face to face.


    In addition, Scott and other staff also need to understand first-hand information.


    Everyone gathered in the conference room of the presidential suite where Ronan was staying. Harmont had two large piles of materials moved in, and Ronan asked Connie to help Harmont distribute it to everyone involved in the meeting.


    This information about potential partners was collected in large quantities by the Embassy Pictures in the island country office and carefully compiled by Harmont.


    As Ronan looked through the information, he said, "Harmont, you can introduce the specific situation first."


    Harmon stood at the long conference table and said: ¡°At the beginning, we had a list of five prospective clients. They were not only interested in investing in the United States, but also in the past ten years. It has been more than three times. But after more than three months of contact and screening, four of them want to invest in the financial or securities market, and only one really wants to invest in Hollywood."


    Ronan nodded slightly. The island nation¡¯s investment in North America is huge, even involving all civilian industries. Even the Chrysler Building was bought by the island nation. You can imagine the island nation¡¯s interest in US investment.


    But there are many industries in the United States, and Hollywood is just one option.


    Harmon''s introduction continues: "The island country''s long-term credit bank is really interested in Hollywood film funds."


    Having said that, he came to the back of the projector, turned on the projector, pointed at a company''s picture and text introduction on the white screen with a laser pointer, and said: "This credit bank was established in 1952, and it inherited Quanye Bank and Hokkaido Takushoku Bank¡¯s long-term credit business was established. The main sources of funds are deposits and interest-bearing financial bonds. In the early stage of its business, it mainly provided long-term loans to industries such as electric power, machinery, steel, and chemical. Since the decade of the decade, the investment business has entered a stage of rapid development. The scope of investment involves more than ten countries and regions around the world, including finance, securities, insurance, funds and many other aspects."


    After reading the projected text, Scott asked, "How strong is this organization?"


    If you can only invest a few million dollars, it would be too disappointing.


    Harmont replied: "With hundreds of millions of dollars in investment, they have more than ten loans each year, and even more interest-bearing loans.


    Sco was distinguished. Potential partners have quite good financial strength. He then asked: "Have they worked with American foundations?"


    "Not only did we cooperate with American foundations, but also had direct contact with Hollywood." Harmont explained in detail: "The Long-term Credit Bank invested in the Yinping Film and Television Special Investment Fund launched in 1983 and provided 82 million yuan for the second phase of the fund. U.S. dollar investment, the second phase of the Silver Screen Foundation was mainly to raise funds for Disney Pictures."


    He added: "In 1987, the Silver Screen Foundation launched the third phase of the special film investment fund. The investment object is still Disney. The Long-term Credit Bank raised US$93 million to participate in the third phase of fund investment."


    Scott then said: "Since we have invested in Hollywood, we have a certain basis for cooperation, and we will talk a little easier."


    Harmont looked serious and explained: "In these two investments, the Long-term Credit Bank did not achieve the expected return. In the past, Yinping invested in Disney, and Disney adopted the method that the investors directly shared the income from the movie profits. These two investments just made a profit."


    Scott looked at Ronan. Ronan understood what he meant, and simply said: "Hollywood has independent and systematic financial calculation rules. Within the scope of the rules, even if it is a big movie, the net profit is sometimes not high."


    "This is a disadvantage." Scott made a key note in his notebook.


    Harmon said at this time: "According to my observation, the long-term credit bank''s investment intention is quite strong, but the previous cooperation with Hollywood was where they worried the most."


    Ronan responded to this early, saying: "We will provide a more secure way to benefit."


    While in Los Angeles, Ronan specifically studied the cooperation between the Long-term Credit Bank of the island country and the Yinping Special Film and Television Investment Fund that year.


    Yinping''s film and television special investment fund has launched four phases, and the Yinping Management Company is responsible for the management and operation. Bush Jr. was a member of the board of directors of the fund management company for ten years from 1983 to 1993.


    This fund was originally prepared in 1982 by New York film investor Roland Bates to finance the HBO film project.


    Started in 1983, the first phase was about 75 million U.S. dollars, mainly for movies broadcast on TV platforms.


    Beginning in the second phase of 1985, under the fight of the then Disney chief Michael Eisner, Yinping began to raise funds for Disney. The second phase of the Yinping fund of US$195 million was invested in Disney''s film projects. In 1987 The third phase of investment is still Disney, with an amount of up to 300 million US dollars.


    These funds were mainly used to support Disney''s film production at that time, especially investment in live-action films.


    In the 1980s, the island country¡¯s economy developed rapidly and seemed to be unprecedentedly prosperous. The land price of a place in Tokyo was known to be able to buy the entire United States. Hot money from the island countries raged all over the world.


    In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Hollywood was a treasure for island investors to fulfill their dreams, which is highly similar to the nature of the rapid influx of capital from indescribable countries into the United States.


    Many fund providers and managers are like pilgrimages, hoping to learn from the Hollywood market experience through investment relationships.


    Therefore, the low interest rates in the island country and the aura of Hollywood have made the hot money of the island country quickly penetrate into Hollywood, and the islanders have almost no requirement for return on investment in Disney movies, as long as they are allowed to invest.


    However, the early operation of the Silver Screen Foundation was very "failed."


    The first phase of Yinping was a not-so-good beginning. It lost 30%. In the fund¡¯s management plan, the first phase of the fund¡¯s investment in a batch of low- and medium-cost movies earned 50% of its income. The exclusive TV broadcast royalties will come from HBO, and another 40% of the return will be provided by a British company from overseas distribution, overseas TV and overseas home theater markets.


    The rest comes from the domestic home theater market in the United States, which seems to be particularly "guaranteed" from the perspective of revenue channels.


    But the failure of this period of fund is not because of the relationship of the recycling channel, but because the time required for release far exceeds the plan, and the rate of return has been severely affected.


    Investors paid money in 1983, and the film covered was not released until the spring of 1986 until the last one was released. It took 1991 to recover all the proceeds, a total of eight years, which made the cost of using funds far exceed the return. .


    The situation was better in the next three phases, but the return on investment was actually not high. This also caused the Yinping Foundation to switch to other industries after raising the four phases of film and television special funds.


    Because the returns were not as good as expected, and the economic bubble burst in the late 1980s, the long-term credit bank of the island country did not reinvest in American movies or special funds related to Hollywood.


    If you want people to spend money to invest, they will inevitably show the prospects for profit.


    The islanders are not the local tyrants in the UAE where even movies cannot be produced. There is an extremely developed entertainment and cultural industry, as well as savvy businessmen and professional managers. The set that fools Abu Dhabi¡¯s local tyrants can be used in the island country. Really make a joke.


    Therefore, since Ronan had the idea of ??this Oriental financing plan, he has never thought about playing tricks that are not on the table.


    The plan he made depends on hard power and real capital to speak for everything, so that investors can see the possibility of stable returns.


    Yinping¡¯s method of sharing income based on movie profits is just a plan. Ronan felt that it might not be useful for islanders, especially long-term credit banks, so he prepared another set of stable income plans.


    Like in the 1980s, for many island investors Many industries in the United States only need to invest, and money is not a problem.


    But now is different from that time, the island people who were fanatical are more pragmatic.


    After discussing the meeting for a while, Ronan asked at this time: "Harmont, you have been in contact with the island countries for a long time. Have they ever asked for it?"


    "Not in this respect." Harmon thought carefully for a moment, and then said: "By the way, I heard one of their vice presidents in charge of investment business privately said that the success rate of Hollywood Class A movies is now higher. The influence is also greater."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Category A movies, which are first-line productions." He tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair lightly. Many thoughts went through his mind and said, "Other Hollywood companies may not make it easy for future capital investment. First-line production, but we don¡¯t have this problem."


    Harmon looked at Ronan, Ronan said unhurriedly: "You go to the island country to arrange a meeting between the two sides."


    When Harmont responded, the meeting proceeded and started discussing possible situations and response strategies based on the information.

 Chapter 316： 5 star customer

    In an elegant and modern Western-style office, a Japanese man in a neat suit and leather shoes, neatly dressed and serious, is reporting work to the middle-aged man behind the desk.


    "President Matsubara." Itazun Japanese was quite respectful: "I have made initial contact with people in the United States."


    President Matsubara was a short man in his fifties, nodded and asked, "Yoshida, have you seen Ronan Anderson?"


    Yoshida quickly replied: "No, the person I met was Scott Swift, the head of the Pacific Film Investment Foundation."


    Songyuan was not surprised. According to the principle of reciprocal reception, if Ronan Anderson came forward, how could he, the vice president in charge of investment, personally receive him.


    Ronan Anderson is also the owner of a film group company and two foundations.


    "How was the contact?" Songyuan asked.


    Yoshida replied very earnestly: "We have conducted preliminary intentional contacts. As Mr. Harmont said, the Pacific Film Fund is preparing to raise funds. They have signed investment agreements for five films with Shahai Entertainment, including two. One of the A-type major productions has obtained a third-party completion guarantee contract from the Allianz Firefighters Insurance Fund Company."


    Matsubara has a certain understanding of Hollywood and is not surprised, and said: "This is the basic procedure of Hollywood film financing." He asked: "What about the completion rate of Shahai Entertainment''s film?"


    Yoshida said: "Currently 100% of the film! And the profit rate is scary." He glanced at Matsubara, and said: "However, the Pacific Film Foundation was founded last year and currently has no investment. The owner of the foundation is Ronan- Anderson, the owner of Shahai Entertainment is also Ronan Anderson."


    "I know about this." After the initial contact between Songyuan and Harmont, he learned about it: "This is not uncommon in Hollywood. The owners of many film investment funds are often members of a certain film company. We invested in that year. The actual directors of the Yinping Fund are actually from major Hollywood companies."


    Yoshida tentatively asked: "In this case, Hollywood has a lot of insider operations, and it''s even more difficult to control..."


    Matsubara was sitting in a **** and said softly, "This is what I worry about the most. We must guarantee our investment income."


    Yoshida acted as a reminder and stopped talking, but waited for Matsubara to make a decision.


    Songyuan thought for a while, and then said: "Hollywood film investment is not as simple as it seems. We have already paid tuition for our cooperation with the Silver Screen Foundation. This time we must be cautious. If there is no guarantee, I would rather invest in Wall Street. "


    Yoshida echoed: "Yes! I will continue to contact them!" He suddenly thought of something and said: "We have provided a lot of information to the direction, if you need..."


    Song Yuan nodded, "Send it to me."


    Yoshida immediately replied: "Yes! Please wait a moment, I will go now."


    Soon, Yoshida brought another staff member to send a large amount of documents and put them on the desk according to Matsubara''s instructions.


    Matsubara asked Yoshida to go out and wait, and took a look at the information carefully.


    Among them are the relevant materials and legal documents of the Pacific Film Foundation, the top credit rating of Ronan Anderson, the owner of the foundation, a copy of the investment agreement signed by the foundation and Shahai Entertainment, and Shahai Entertainment and its production in the last three years The relevant information of the film, the long-term cooperation agreement between Shahai Entertainment and Allianz Group, the explanation of the five films of Shahai Entertainment that the foundation is preparing to invest, etc.


    Matsubara has carefully read every document. If you look at the documents alone, the credit of Shahai Entertainment and the Pacific Foundation is not a problem at all.


    Shahai Entertainment has previously cooperated with Arabs and Indians, and the information indicates that it is still cooperating. Those who invest in Shahai Entertainment have benefited a lot.


    However, Songyuan is not confused by the above data. Movies are high-risk investments. Each movie is a new brand. Unlike other industries that have a strict reference system and quality standards, the uncertainty in the film production or production stage is even greater. Strong.


    Moreover, there are many environmental factors that affect film revenue, and it is difficult to predict in advance because of changes in the market competition environment.


    An excellent movie, if you encounter another excellent movie in the same period, you can only consider yourself unlucky.


    The information of each movie is relatively closed, and there is no way to negotiate and queue up for release, which makes the changes in the entire market very unstable.


    The investment risk of movie projects is very high, and it is difficult for investors to control the specific work after investment.


    Of course, all investments are accompanied by high risks.


    Songyuan thought of the analysis of the investment analysis team. The Hollywood first-line film industry is undergoing a transformation. In the future, there will be more and more A-type productions with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars. Production companies will inevitably need large amounts of funds. This is an opportunity for investment institutions.


    Where there is a need for funds, investors like them can see where the profits are.


    But the investment opportunities for long-term credit banks are not limited to this one. Even if they are placed in the US market, which the top of the company most wants to expand, there are other industries to choose from besides Hollywood.


    Songyuan will not make a decision lightly. Even from the information alone, this opportunity seems very good.


    The Pacific Foundation has already had five film appointments with Shahai Entertainment.


    The owner of the foundation and the film company is the same person, which is a bad thing for investors, but finding a suitable entry point may not be a good thing.


    The movie project also looks very reliable.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean", a Hollywood category A project with a production budget of hundreds of millions of dollars; "Hurricane Rescue", a genre of secret agent action movies that is currently popular all over the world, and Liam Neeson, who has been nominated for an Oscar for best actor; "Summer in Jeans" is also a popular youth movie in Hollywood. The heroine is Anne Hathaway, who became famous this year...


    The titles of the other two projects have not yet been determined, and they are tentatively horror films and another category A project.


    Songyuan will read the data codes neatly and continue to consider: Because of Hollywood''s relatively mature system, sometimes the risk of investing in foreign films is not higher than that of domestic films, and the benefits are not necessarily smaller than the latter.


    He himself tends to go to Hollywood for a shortcut to making money.


    However, based on the analysis of the actual situation, the food delivery boy will encounter many pitfalls in Hollywood.


    Hollywood is by no means waiting for the island nation¡¯s capital to be rescued. Prior to this, the capital of Germany, India, France and other countries had entered Hollywood, and the effect was not satisfactory.


    For example, the original film cost was only 50 million U.S. dollars, and the island country had to accept a price of 100 million U.S. dollars to get in.


    The cultural differences between the two parties have also led to the role of investment and it is difficult to participate in the core process, not to mention post-production.


    For Hollywood, the island country is to some extent an investor and a source of funds.


    Matsubara''s head is very clear that even if he invests in Hollywood, his position is an investor, not a cooperator in the Hollywood film industry.


    After thinking about it for a while, Matsubara pressed the intercom, called Yoshida in, pointed to the information on the desk, and said, "Send it to the audit department so that people can verify the authenticity of the information as soon as possible."


    Yoshida responded quickly: "Yes! I''m going now."


    Matsubara thought for a while, and then said: "You continue to maintain contact with the Pacific Foundation, and the reception level is raised to a potential partner. After the information is verified, you will contact them. I will have an interview with Ronan Anderson personally. Talk to them about this cooperation."


    Yoshida took the materials picked out by Matsubara and said, "Yes!"


    Needless to say, Matsubara, Yoshida can also see that the boss is very concerned about this potential partner.


    At present, he is a direct basic person. Judging from the initial contact and the information he has read and the relevant information he has learned, this Pacific Fund is highly investable.


    Even more reliable than those local film companies.


    As for verifying these information, this is a necessary procedure, but Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson are quite well-known in the Hollywood industry. If they dare to produce these detailed information, they must be able to withstand verification.


    Yoshida estimated that there should be no problems with this Pacific Film Foundation based on Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson.


    Coupled with Matsubara''s orders, he immediately raised the degree of attention by another level.


    In just a few days, the audit department¡¯s news reached Yoshida. After strict verification procedures, there was no problem with the data. With the relevant information collected before, the audit department directly gave the Pacific Foundation a five-star potential customer rating. .


    This is the long-term credit bank¡¯s highest quality potential customer score.


    Five days after Ronan came to Tokyo, he received a message from the long-term credit bank of the island nation through Scott that the other party''s senior staff with investment decision-making power wanted to meet with him to discuss the investment matters.


    Scott has had four rounds of contact with the long-term credit bank of the island country From the contact situation, the long-term credit bank has a strong desire to invest in the United States. Hopefully, he is also quite interested in Hollywood film investment. .


    However, the long-term credit bank has considerable doubts about how to protect investment income because of the last cooperation with the Yinping special film and television fund.


    The island country¡¯s film and television industry is well-developed. Whether it is a normal film industry or a film and television industry where countless outstanding artists can develop to such a degree, there must be many twists and turns.


    And there is also Sony Columbia Pictures in Hollywood, and it is possible that some islanders generally understand some of Hollywood''s cheating legal financial calculation methods.


    That is very unfavorable to foreign investors.


    It is normal for the island country¡¯s long-term credit banks to have doubts. After all, the financing amount of the Pacific Film Fund is not a few million dollars or tens of millions of dollars. It is a huge amount of hundreds of millions of dollars!


    This is the first phase of the Pacific Film Fund. Ronan''s bottom line goal is to raise 200 million to 300 million US dollars.

 Chapter 317： fixed income

    Under the bright lights, Ronan sat in the reception room of the Long-term Credit Bank, his eyes inadvertently swept over the short islander.


    This is Takuya Matsubara, the vice president of Long-term Credit Bank in charge of investment business.


    After the two parties have done basic understanding and testing, they quickly turned to the topic. Matsubara Taku also directly asked: "Mr. Anderson, the Pacific Film Foundation and Shahai Entertainment have signed five film investment agreements. Film production experience, I have no doubt that these films have a high chance of success, but according to my understanding, all the people of Shahai Entertainment and Pacific Film Foundation are you, right?"


    This Matsubara Taku also speaks fluent English and does not have a particularly heavy island accent. It is not a problem to communicate directly with guests from the United States.


    "Yes, the Pacific Film Foundation was originally established by me." Ronan couldn''t make mistakes on this simple question, and said: "My purpose of establishing this foundation is to raise funds for the film project of Shahai Entertainment. Since the great success of "The Bourne", my production company has formulated more shooting plans, including some of the first-line A-class productions."


    He smiled and said: "Of course, this can also provide a win-win investment opportunity for funds outside of Hollywood."


    Matsubara Taku was unmoved, and said, "Mr. Anderson, you are both Party A and Party B."


    Ronan said calmly: "You have invested in the silver screen special film fund. You should know that Hollywood is full of traps. The fund invests in my own film projects, which is more controllable and less risky. This is also responsible to the investors. ."


    Matsubara Taku also issued another question: "But this is not good for investors! In fact, long-term credit banks have never lacked investment opportunities. Take the film industry as an example, our investment in local companies is more secure."


    Such remarks are obviously paving the way for the future conditions. Ronan understands naturally and smiles faintly and said: "With your scale, the investment income and security in the United States are the best."


    Matsubara Taku also did not speak, as if he did not approve of Ronan''s words.


    Ronan further said: ¡°Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, the island country¡¯s economic environment has deteriorated rapidly and has not yet recovered. Almost all of your country¡¯s large investment institutions are dominated by overseas investment. The island country¡¯s economic growth has been slow and the resources are relatively low. Scarcity, labor costs are getting heavier, and your domestic investment risks are higher."


    His speech was not fast and his voice was very clear: "For you, the huge American market is full of investment opportunities. All walks of life are profitable, and Hollywood is one of them."


    "The film industry is at great risk." Matsubara Takuya said slowly.


    Ronan knows very well that the two parties can sit here and talk, and the long-term credit bank already has a certain investment interest.


    "Yes, the film industry is extremely risky." Ronan has never denied this: "Film investment has high-risk characteristics, it is difficult to control the probability of success, and can only pin his hopes on reducing errors as much as possible. Even so. The return on investment in movie projects is also limited. Behind every dark horse-level movie, there are a bunch of bony white horses and princes buried."


    Matsubara Taku also looked serious: "In this case, once the long-term credit bank cooperates with you, how can the investment income be guaranteed?" He said as a reminder: "We have invested in the silver screen special film fund, and there are enough lessons in this regard."


    Hearing this, Ronan was not surprised. After all, the island country is also a country with an extremely developed film and television entertainment industry.


    Moreover, before coming to the island country, he was prepared, and he would never treat the islanders with the same set of dealing with Arabs and Indians.


    To achieve rapid development of the company, the power of foreign capital is indispensable. However, when dealing with investors in different countries and regions, different strategies must be used to meet the actual conditions of investors.


    Ronan has formulated a plan for a long time and has conducted inspections and demonstrations. At this time, he said: "The Pacific Film Foundation uses high-yield bonds to raise funds in installments from the long-term credit bank. This is a business cooperation between the foundation and the long-term credit bank. , Independent of the existence of Shahai Entertainment''s movie project, the bond has solidified and stable income."


    Matsubara also touched his chin: "The financing that exists independently of the film project."


    Ronan further explained: "This is one of the investment methods of Hollywood movies. Regardless of whether the Pacific Foundation invests in Shahai Entertainment''s movies, the long-term credit bank will obtain stable income."


    Songyuan Taku also immediately realized that if such a cooperation method can be reached, the investment risk of long-term credit banks will be minimized.


    "What about the rate of return?" Matsubara Taku also asked directly.


    Ronan did not hesitate, and replied: "10%. Many film foundations in the United States invest in Hollywood films, and a return rate of 10% is considered a high level of profitability. The silver screen special project that the long-term credit bank had cooperated in that year Film and television funds, a total of four phases of funds raised, invested in dozens of films, and the most profitable film is only 11%."


    Matsubara Taku also participated in the cooperation with Yinping Fund that year and knew that Ronan was telling the truth.


    The long-term credit bank initially invested two consecutive periods, and the overall yield rate was not even 5%.


    Matsubara Taku also thought in his head, but he said completely different: "The rate of return on investment is too low."


    Seeing him say this, Ronan''s heart moved, which also means that Matsubara Takuya''s attitude is rapidly tilting toward cooperation with the foundation.


    Bargaining is actually not a bad thing for business cooperation.


    Only if you want to cooperate, you will bargain.


    If you don¡¯t even mean to cooperate, do you need to bargain?


    Ten percent is indeed not high, but island countries implement low interest rates. The normal annual interest rate of commercial loans varies from 0.9% to 3.5% according to their own circumstances. Most of them are Around two percent.


    Compared with other countries, the loan interest is low.


    Ronan made sufficient preparations and said, "Mr. Matsubara, this rate of return is very high compared to your country''s loan interest rate."


    Songyuan Takuya would be easily moved, saying: "A Hollywood movie, from project investment to recovery of funds, takes several years. Take the first phase of the Silver Screen Foundation''s fundraising in 1983. Funds were paid every year, and the last film of the covered films was not released until the spring of 1986. It took 1991 to recover all the proceeds. A total of eight years, which made the cost of using funds far exceed the return."


    Ronan knows very well that Matsubara Taku also said that it is very realistic. It takes seven or eight years for a film investment to recover its income. It seems that it has produced a profit, but what about the time cost? There are also currency depreciation, interest loss and so on with time.


    "Three years!" Ronan said confidently: "Our cooperation can be carried out in stages. For example, in the first phase, you will invest 100 million or 200 million U.S. dollars. The return of the funds and the income account period will be three years. In the third year of signing the contract, the Pacific Fund will pay off all your investments in one lump sum with principal and interest, which can reduce the time cost to a minimum."


    After several years of operation, Ronan is confident to do this.


    How much he can make the film avoid some detours, shorten the operation process appropriately, let a film be completed in two years from preparation to release, and the remaining year is used to recover funds, as long as the film market responds well, even if not The box office boom is enough to return the investors'' funds.


    And such a film can make long-term profits.


    There are certain risks in doing so, but in any business operation, opportunities and risks coexist.


    Moreover, according to the current situation of relativity entertainment, if you want to develop further, it is necessary to introduce capital to support. Ronan needs to unify the company¡¯s voice at this stage to avoid some risks brought by the six major companies in the next few years. Investing in capital expansion or absorbing Wall Street¡¯s capital has no choice but to find ways to attract overseas funds that have little interference with Relativity Entertainment.


    Hollywood is ubiquitously imprinted with traces of capital operation. If Hollywood''s continuous creative ability is compared to the bloodline on which it depends, then capital is the bone that supports the global marketing of Hollywood products.


    Well-known companies such as Legendary Pictures, Relativity Media, and Dune Entertainment, which are familiar in the film and television industry in the past, actually have financial industry genes. The Hollywood film and television industry has also formed a diversified investment and financing model with multiple investment and financing channels and multiple investment and financing models. .


    This also ensures that Hollywood films have sufficient funding sources.


    For example, in the famous "Avatar", the 20th Century Fox itself invested limited funds. Two film and television investment companies, Dune Entertainment in the United States and Jingzhong Media in the United Kingdom, jointly contributed 60% of the production cost and publicity expenses for the film.


    Songyuan Taku also seriously considered that such a yield is more cost-effective than commercial loans.


    Ronan added: ¡°If you invest in other industries ~ www.novelhall.com~, the rate of return can reach this high is not much, and you will also face the risk of investment failure. In the past two years, the US economic situation has not been stable and the social situation It¡¯s not very good either, accidents happen frequently in the socio-economic field..."


    Matsubara Taku also immediately thought of the Nasdaq crash and the 9/11 incident, and frowned slightly.


    The risk of investing in traditional industries is relatively minimal, but the rate of return on investment in traditional industries...not to mention it.


    Matsubara Taku would not let it go easily, and once again said: "The return on investment of 10% is too low."


    "We can continue to talk." Ronan said calmly, "I believe we can reach a consensus on this cooperation."


    Matsubara Taku also said seriously: "I also hope to reach a consensus on this cooperation."


    This meeting is only to lay the foundation for future negotiations. Ronan and Matsubara Taku also have preliminary cooperation intentions. The following specific negotiations can be handed over to the people below.


    For investment cooperation involving hundreds of millions of dollars, both parties cannot be overly cautious.

 Chapter 318： Show your strength

    In the following time, the foundation team headed by Scott and the long-term credit bank of the island country signaled about investment cooperation and began formal negotiations.


    Due to the huge amount of funds involved and the numerous legal guarantee clauses involved, the negotiations are not smooth, and they are carried out with stumbling every day. The only thing that can make Ronan feel relieved is that daily negotiations are pushed forward in the dispute, and the two sides finally There is basically no major problem in reaching investment cooperation.


    The most disagreement is undoubtedly the three-year investment rate of return.


    The long-term credit bank wants an investment rate of as high as 13%. The foundation cannot easily accept it. The two parties may establish a long-term cooperative relationship. In addition to the first phase, there will be second, third, and even investment The fourth phase, without an increase of one percentage point, will involve several million or even tens of millions of dollars.


    Fortunately, the Pacific Film Foundation can be regarded as a relatively high rank in Hollywood. Although the United States has established and actually operated the Film Foundation for a long time, the large-scale appearance and investment in Hollywood movies only began in 2004.


    In many cases, a quick step forward often means a huge advantage.


    After the negotiation for a period of time, Scott somewhat lowered the conditions of the other party, and the two sides entered the see-saw stage, where every tenth of a percentage point would argue for a long time.


    Ronan did not expect to be able to talk about results in just a few days. After all, hundreds of millions of funds were involved, and it was in US dollars, not Japanese yen.


    In general, the negotiations are moving forward step by step.


    Ronan also took some time and energy to consider other things.


    For example, do you want to find a chance to see the famous female teachers in the past?


    In any case, I watched too many movies at that time, and many of them were impressive teachers. Now that I have come to the island country, I can meet the feelings I used to watch on the spot.


    Unfortunately, it is only 2001, and many famous teachers and artists have yet to make their debut.


    It seems that Ai Iijima is already famous, right?


    There is also the artist who set the Guinness World Record, it seems that he should also make his debut.


    There was a famous saying on the Internet in the past life: If you don¡¯t know XX Lan, you can watch any movie in vain.


    These two are the most famous island artists in Ronan¡¯s previous university studies. They accompanied countless college students through the empty and lonely night. It is said that they have effectively reduced the incidence of certain types of cases and contributed to the social stability and economic prosperity of East Asia. Made outstanding contributions.


    In addition, * seems to have just made his debut in the new century. When I was young, * can be called the representative of Tong Yan.


    In his spare time, Ronan specifically checked the relevant information on the island country''s network. After finishing the business, he can go to the studio to see it. It is said that the filming method of the island country art film is very different from the San Fernando Valley art film.


    If you have the opportunity, you can also work with a film company in an island country.


    Of course, it will not be an art film with such an elegant collaboration. Some island countries'' vulgar large-scale films are also very marketable.


    Ronan is also considering the further development of the East Asian market. Not to mention the future movie market of the indescribable country separated by a sea, the current island countries and Japan and South Korea also have a fairly good market volume.


    Animated feature films and romance films, as well as some larger-scale films, belong to the genre that Hollywood is more popular in the island country, and superhero movies belong to the black hole genre here.


    South Korea is better. Except for films that typically reflect American society, most of the movies that are sold in North America are not bad in South Korea.


    To be precise, Hollywood movies are not particularly strong in island countries. The film market in island countries looks very open. In fact, there are quite a few protection measures for local movies. For example, Hollywood movies have never been able to be screened simultaneously in island countries.


    Basically, Hollywood films are in all major overseas markets, and the island country is the last area to be screened.


    Professional protection measures, coupled with the peculiar mentality and cultural differences of the islanders, have led to the failure of even Hollywood blockbusters if they confront the popular local movies in the island country.


    Ronan took a special look. The island nation¡¯s movies are at the forefront of the box office, mostly animation movies.


    Living in the East in his previous life, and now working hard in Los Angeles and Hollywood, Ronan has experienced one thing deeply. Not only does cultural difference exist, it has a huge impact on movies.


    For example, when George Lucas¡¯ Industrial Light and Magic once came into contact with a certain film crew in the East, he didn¡¯t understand the content of the movie: Why should you take the earth with you to escape?


    But in Ronan''s body today, it is easy to find the reason for this consideration: Eastern land culture is introverted, and land is the root of man, while Western marine culture is extroverted, and an island is not suitable for living. If it''s done, then change one.


    This aspect is quite obvious. For example, Ronan¡¯s crazy housing needs in his previous life are, in some respects, an extension of the land complex.


    As time goes by, the negotiations that Scott is responsible for have become more and more smooth, and the two sides have begun to discuss some details.


    Ronan basically let go of his mind, and dedicated time to do another very important thing.


    Of course, it is not to see the famous teachers and artists, but Robert Iger, who has learned about the current situation before coming to the island country.


    Ronan called him directly. Robert Iger is working as an executive at the Disney Island branch. Judging from the actual situation he has learned, he is in the "darkness before dawn" stage of his life.


    The internal power struggle that Walt Disney quietly unfolded, although temporarily hidden under the calm water surface, has already revealed signs among high-level officials. Robert Iger was dispatched from Disney headquarters to the island branch, which was largely internal. Caused by fighting.


    Strictly speaking, Robert Iger does not belong to the traditional power of Walt Disney. He has been working for ABC TV before. After Walt Disney acquired ABC TV, he was appreciated by Michael Eisner and was promoted to Walt Disney headquarters. , Became a middle and senior management of Disney.


    It is for this reason that he was classified into the ranks of Michael Eisner''s cronies, and then involved in this unavoidable internal storm of Disney.


    The storm has just brewed, and Robert Iger has been affected.


    According to what Ronan learned from Jeff Katzenberg, the ¡°Smiling Mickey Mouse¡± in his previous life was suppressed by Disney¡¯s traditional forces. In fact, he was a bit wronged, although Michael Eisner had Knowing the grace is even more hand-picked, but Robert Iger is not entirely based on Michael Eisner.


    Think about the previous life Robert Iger, who took over as the CEO of Walt Disney in 2005 after Michael Eisner was kicked out of Disney. He also got the support of Disney''s traditional forces. It is not difficult to guess Robert Iger''s position.


    Ronan met Robert Iger in a coffee shop in Tokyo.


    "It''s been a long time, Bob." Ronan shook hands with Robert Iger and asked with a look of confusion: "Remember that when the "Princess Diaries" premiered, you said that you would be transferred back to Los Angeles soon, and I specifically talked to Jerry. He said hello and asked him to ask you out to play golf."


    Robert Iger sat opposite Ronan and said with a smile: "I didn''t expect to stay in Tokyo for such a long time." He sighed slightly: "I thought it was a temporary long business trip, but I didn''t expect to become a permanent island country. ."


    Ronan speculated based on the situation in his previous life that at most seven or eight months later, Robert Iger will be transferred back to Disney headquarters. After 2003, the pre-dawn darkness will pass, and then start the rising mode, and finally take over as CEO. To the pinnacle of life.


    "When you come to Tokyo, you can have coffee with an acquaintance," Ronan said.


    Robert Iger smiled and asked, "Ronan, why did you come to Tokyo?"


    Ronan¡¯s work does not need to be kept secret. As long as the investment agreement with the long-term credit bank is reached, relevant information will be made public soon, and it is his goal to reveal some strength and future plans in a timely manner.


    "You know, this year''s "The Bourne" is a great success. My Shahai Entertainment is preparing to produce more first-line commercial films." Ronan said unhurriedly: "Next year, Shahai Entertainment needs 300 million US dollars to With a production budget of about 400 million U.S. dollars, I came to this island country to look for investment. At the same time, there is a lot of pressure to start a number of commercial productions."


    Hearing between 300 million and 400 million U.S. dollars, Robert Iger was a little surprised: "This kind of production investment is close to DreamWorks'' water drops. Ronan, your company is growing so fast..."


    He thought of the situation of the Relativity Entertainment Group that he specifically inquired after the last meeting, and said: "Your company integrates production and distribution, which can effectively reduce risks and maximize profits."


    Ronan is also not humble said confidently: "It''s not bad. The two years since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, the development has been relatively smooth. The success of "The Bourne" has also allowed the company to enter the front line. Confidence in big production."


    Robert Iger took a sip of the coffee, and said, "You did an excellent job, which is impressive."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Actually, what I am best at is film project selection and production business. It is very difficult to run the company." He shrugged: "I only talked about this investment negotiation with islanders. Just leave it to the people below."


    "Did the talk go well?" Robert Iger asked with timely concern: "Islanders'' investment is not so good."


    Ronan felt deeply: "It is true. I have financing channels in India, Germany and Abu Dhabi, and I feel that it is the most difficult to raise money from islanders, and the islanders know Hollywood well."


    Hearing these words, Robert Iger was secretly surprised that a new company like Relativity Entertainment has so many financing channels.


    No wonder the speed of development is unexpectedly fast.

 Chapter 319： executive CEO

    Many people in Hollywood may not pay too much attention to the Relativity Entertainment Group, but Robert Iger and Ronan talked about it on "The Princess Diaries" and learned about it. The company''s development during the two years of its establishment is extremely rapid.


    He certainly knows that this has something to do with the two companies under Relativity Entertainment, which have more than ten years of operating foundation.


    But two insignificant small companies, in the hands of Ronan Anderson, created such an amazing performance in just a few years, which is enough to explain many problems.


    From film project selection to financing to solve the budget, Ronan Anderson''s ability is evident.


    Robert Iger has been on ABC TV since the 1980s and has been in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. He is well-informed, but there are very few people like Ronan.


    If this young man is not dazzled by success and maintains a good attitude, Relativity Entertainment is very likely to become the top presence among Hollywood second-tier companies.


    Beyond DreamWorks is not impossible.


    Robert Iger continued Ronan''s words: "Having multiple financing channels is essential to the development of the film company."


    Ronan nodded and said: "If it hadn''t succeeded in financing overseas successively, the development of Relativity Entertainment would not have been so fast, and Shahai Entertainment would not dare to invest in large-scale productions." His speech suddenly changed: "This trip to the island country will be the main thing. It is very smooth, the negotiation will be completed soon, and Shahai Entertainment can invest in more first-line productions in the future."


    Just now Robert Iger has heard Ronan say that film financing that may be as high as hundreds of millions of dollars can bring greater development to a company that is already developing smoothly.


    "You can''t stay in Tokyo long?" Robert Iger asked.


    Ronan replied: "I expect to sign an investment agreement with the Long-Term Credit Bank next week, and then I will leave the island country to go to South Korea to discuss investment matters with Koreans."


    Robert Iger asked curiously: "Do you want to raise money from South Korea?"


    Ronan said: "In fact, Koreans have a stronger desire to invest."


    This is the truth. The overall performance of Hollywood movies in the Korean market is far better than that of island countries. Koreans are more enthusiastic about investment. The news from the Korean branch of Embassy Pictures in Korea is that several Korean entertainment companies are waiting in Seoul.


    Compared with the relatively closed island country entertainment industry, companies in the Korean entertainment industry hope to cooperate with Hollywood.


    After a short pause, Ronan continued: "I will return to Los Angeles around the New Year. Bob, when can you go back?"


    Robert Iger said with some helplessness: "I can''t be sure. It''s temporary to go back. I guess I will stay in the island country for a long time."


    Ronan looked curious: "You have been working at Disney headquarters. I remember serving as the senior director of the entertainment department before. Why did you suddenly transfer to the island country?"


    "This..." Robert Iger stopped talking, not knowing what to say for a while. It took him a while before he sighed and said, "I have been affected by the internal fighting in Disney."


    In Hollywood, the intensified internal conflicts of Walt Disney have been widely circulated in the circle. Most people in Hollywood have heard of Michael Eisner and the Weinstein brothers, Michael Eisner and the tradition led by Roy Disney. Power struggle of faction.


    If the former is somewhat of Michael Eisner¡¯s desire to make Miramax¡¯s films more in line with Disney¡¯s style, while the Weinstein brothers¡¯ films are more adult-oriented, the latter is a complete power struggle.


    Ronan suddenly realized: "I''ve heard about Disney''s internal instability." He asked in a tentative tone: "It is said that Michael Eisner and Roy Disney can no longer reconcile?"


    Robert Iger picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and said, "They have been arguing for five or six years, and they have spread all over the world. Since the beginning of this year, the contradictions have intensified." He shook his head: "Stay in Tokyo. It¡¯s not a good thing. Disney is bound to be turbulent in the next few years. Who knows how many people will be fired."


    Ronan seemingly said casually: "Once the internal power struggle in the company intensifies, it will inevitably affect development. If you are affected like you, I am afraid that you will have to wait until the struggle has a result..."


    He didn''t say the latter, and Robert Iger must understand.


    Ronan asked concerned: "Is it possible to end in a short time?"


    Robert Iger put down the coffee cup and shook his head very firmly: "According to what I have learned, it is difficult to produce results in a few years on both sides. Disney will not be doing well in the next few years."


    Hearing the faint feeling in these words, Ronan said: "Anyway, you are far away from the center of the storm."


    Robert Iger showed a bitter smile on his face: "I originally thought that from ABC to Disney, there will be more room for development. Who knows if you encounter these bad things."


    Ronan said in particular: "Since the stay is unsatisfactory, just switch to another company. With your qualifications, finding a similar job is not a problem at all."


    This is also a test.


    Perhaps in a strange country, I met familiar people and felt depressed. Robert Iger also said a few more words: "I haven''t thought about it, but this is Disney, one of the six major Hollywood companies. In a short time Where to find similar jobs?"


    For him who has no deposits and still owes various loans to the bank, once the salary is not satisfactory, he will face huge troubles.


    Hearing this, Ronan suddenly put down the coffee cup in his hand and stared at Robert Iger: "Bob, have you really considered changing jobs?"


    Robert Iger realized something, fell silent, and finally nodded slowly.


    Ronan said: "In fact, you can consider relativity entertainment."


    Robert Iger looked at Ronan, made sure he was not joking, and said, "I didn''t really think about it."


    "I just heard that you are considering leaving Disney, I have an idea." Ronan said seriously: "Bob, you can come to Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment is developing rapidly, and management talents like you are in great need."


    Robert Iger only considered changing jobs, but didn''t make up his mind. He said, "I haven''t thought about leaving Disney."


    Ronan couldn''t force it, and hit the side: "Disney''s internal fighting has already affected you. It''s hard to avoid this civil disturbance."


    Robert Iger smiled bitterly and shook his head, imagining that once Disney''s internal conflicts intensified, he would not be able to escape this storm vortex.


    "Are you sure I am suitable for relativity entertainment?" Robert Iger asked.


    Ronan said: "I have learned about some of your experiences. Starting from an ordinary ABC employee, all the way up to the head of the department, the previously declining entertainment department has been developed into the top three departments of ABC benefit. After entering the Disney entertainment department, daily work You have always been in charge..."


    Hearing Ronan¡¯s words, Robert Iger gradually gained enlightenment. He picked up the cup and drank the remaining coffee and asked directly: "Ronan, have you considered it a long time ago?"


    "Yes." Ronan could not deny it, nor did he intend to deny it: "The terrorist attack in September this year brought a huge impact to all walks of life, and Relativity Entertainment was no exception. After 9/11, I found that the company was seriously lacking in management. Operations staff, I once commissioned a headhunting company to find suitable candidates, and then I saw your name on the list of many candidates recommended by the headhunting company."


    He took great sincerity: "Bob, since then, I have been thinking about poaching you to come to the theory of relativity."


    Robert Iger opened his hands and said, "You never mentioned this to me."


    Ronan gave a very good reason: "Bob, we are friends, so I must think carefully. If you don''t have the idea of ??leaving Disney, I can''t offer an invitation to let my friends quit their existing jobs to help me. This is unreasonable and unfair to you."


    Robert Iger brain made up the following words: "So, you came here today to inquire about my attitude towards Disney, and when I said that I considered leaving Disney, did you send out the invitation?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. Otherwise, I won''t say this, and it will never affect your work at Disney."


    "It''s a bit sudden." Robert Iger did not directly refuse: "It''s surprising."


    Ronan knows very well that as long as he doesn''t refuse in person, it means that Robert Iger has no desire to stay at Disney.


    Having said that, Robert Iger was originally from the ABC TV station. It has not been a few years since he entered Walt Disney. It is impossible to have much deep affection for Disney.


    In today''s society, as long as the job is right, job-hopping is too common.


    "Bob, Relativity Entertainment may not be as big as Walt Disney''s platform." Ronan further said: "However, the internal relationship of entertainment is relatively simple, there are not so many contradictions, full of vitality for development, and it is easier for people to show their ambitions. "


    He glanced at Robert Iger: "You have also seen that Relativity Entertainment has developed rapidly. It has integrated production and distribution This month I also won an Internet company. The scale of Relativity entertainment is Steadily expand."


    Robert Iger held the coffee cup tightly and asked, "Ronan, what about the goal of Relativity Entertainment?"


    "I dare not say that the future will be comparable to the six major Hollywood companies." Ronan said more practically than thought: "But in about three years, it will definitely become a comprehensive entertainment media group that surpasses DreamWorks."


    Robert Iger just thought briefly and believed Ronan''s words. From the management of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan''s various operations, it is not difficult to see these.


    Ronan added: "Even if the civil strife can be subdued before the outbreak of Disney, Bob, what about your position? Re-transferred to Disney headquarters as the head of a certain department? My idea is to invite you to be the executive of Relativity Entertainment Group. President."


    Robert Iger was moved instantaneously, but did not show it. According to his understanding, Relativity Entertainment has a lot of assets. If it goes public, the market value of Relativity Entertainment''s movie performance can reach more than one billion US dollars or even two billion.


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 Chapter 320： Financing reached

    When leaving the Ginza business district, Robert Iger did not have the ease he had when he came, his face was full of thoughts, after all, this is related to future career development.


    Walt Disney is huge, but internal disputes are fierce. In the next one to two years, Roy Disney and Michael Eisner will inevitably erupt fierce internal fighting, and he, the person promoted by Michael Eisner, even if he can Avoid getting involved in this vortex, and look forward to staying in the island branch.


    Staying in Disney can only be one of the heads of a certain department or branch.


    The scale of Relativity Entertainment is much smaller than that of Disney, but it has developed rapidly and already has a basic production and distribution industry chain. If he agrees, he will serve as the CEO.


    This is the coveted position of corporate manager.


    Walt Disney and Relativity Entertainment have their own advantages and disadvantages. How to choose? Robert Iger discovered that Ronan Anderson presented him with a huge problem.


    Although there were various complaints in his heart, without Ronan Anderson''s invitation, he knew that he would continue to stick to Disney.


    The temptation of this position of CEO is really great.


    Robert Iger returned to the company, sat in the office and had no intention of dealing with work. He was thinking about it and weighing the pros and cons.


    This is not an easy decision.


    Robert Iger suddenly thought that Jeff Katzenberg seemed to have a good relationship with Ronan Anderson. The Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment also released "Shrek" by DreamWorks Animation Studio. Maybe you can find Jerry. F. Katzenberg asked about the specific situation of Relativity Entertainment.


    Even Robert Iger didn''t realize that he was actually biased.


    Ronan returned to the Peninsula Hotel where he was staying and met the team that had concluded the day''s negotiations. As the person in charge, Scott reported to him the latest progress of the negotiations.


    The financing negotiations with the long-term credit banks of the island countries have reached the final stage, with only a few details remaining.


    This is undoubtedly good news.


    In the evening, the person in charge of the Korean branch of Embassy Pictures called, once again telling the urgency of several large entertainment companies in Seoul to invest in Hollywood.


    It¡¯s a pity that these Korean companies don¡¯t have huge financial funds like long-term credit banks, and their strength is not that strong. The funds that can be invested in the foundation are limited, otherwise they can draw hundreds of millions of dollars in investment from them. Here continue to wrestle with the islanders.


    But tens of millions of dollars of funds are also meat, and it is also a boost to the development of Relativity Entertainment.


    The next day, the negotiations between the Pacific Film Foundation and the Long-Term Credit Bank continued. Ronan received a call from Jeff Katzenberg. Robert Iger had just contacted Jeff Katzenberg. .


    Although Robert Iger didn''t say any tendentious words to Jeff Katzenberg, he began to inquire about the situation of Relativity Entertainment from the side, indicating that he has moved closer to the position of CEO.


    Ronan is very aware of his own strengths and weaknesses. As the scale of Relativity Entertainment continues to expand, the company needs a professional manager with sufficient management capabilities. Robert Iger is the most suitable candidate for him.


    In his previous life, Robert Iger put an end to Disney''s internal chaos, led Disney to rise again, and created a dominance of the Di Baby family.


    Perhaps Robert Eggby will not be a few years from now, but Relativity Entertainment is not a giant like Walt Disney.


    Moreover, Ronan will personally control the company''s development direction and strategic decisions.


    The CEO of Future Relativity will not only be responsible for the company''s internal and external business, but also be able to make a difference in expansion.


    In the past, Di Baobao, the most important acquisitions, in addition to Michael Eisner promoted by ABC TV, other acquisitions such as Pixar Studios, Marvel Comics, Lucas Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox The cases were all completed under the single-handed leadership of Robert Iger.


    In particular, as the key to the re-emergence of Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Studios, and Lucas Pictures, which has the world''s largest special effects company and the largest movie IP, Robert Iger has played an extremely important role in the transaction.


    Whether it was the stubborn and terrible Steve Jobs who was completely offended by Michael Eisner during his tenure, or the richest man in the film industry George Lucas, Robert Iger personally came to convince him.


    Relativity Entertainment will definitely merge some companies in the future. If Robert Iger joins, I believe it will play a lot of role.


    Three days later, Ronan and Robert Iger met again, and the topic of the two sides quickly advanced to position power and company development planning.


    Although Robert Iger is still saying that it takes time to consider, his attitude has completely fallen to the CEO of Relativity Entertainment.


    Most people choose the head of a certain department of the six major Hollywood companies and the top executives of medium-sized companies.


    The negotiation with Robert Iger was relatively smooth. On the other hand, the team led by Scott also concluded the financing negotiations with the island country¡¯s long-term credit bank, and the two sides finally reached a financing agreement that was nearly 100 pages long.


    The most critical part of this agreement is undoubtedly the financing amount and method of the Pacific Film Foundation, as well as the investment and income of long-term credit banks.


    In the form of interest-bearing bonds, the Pacific Film Fund launched a total of three financings to the Pacific Film Foundation, the first financing of 200 million US dollars, the two parties formally signed the contract within one month, the long-term credit bank will inject twice within four months foundation.


    The first phase of financing will last for three years, starting from the funds arriving in the foundation''s account. After the three-year period, the Pacific Foundation needs to repay the principal of the island country''s long-term credit bank bonds and 12% interest.


    This investment interest rate is also the result of multilateral negotiations between the two parties. Both Ronan and the long-term credit bank are basically satisfied.


    After the first phase of financing is fully received, the Pacific Film Fund can initiate a second phase of financing from the long-term credit bank according to actual needs. The second phase of financing can reach up to 500 million US dollars, and the minimum is not less than the first phase of 200 million US dollars. .


    The actual amount will be adjusted according to the long-term credit bank''s own capital status.


    After the second period, the two sides will cooperate for the third period.


    The agreement clearly stipulates that all the financing initiated by the Pacific Fund from the Long-term Credit Bank can only invest in the film projects of Shahai Entertainment, but the specific film to invest in, and the specific work of investment and production and distribution of movies, the Long-term Credit Bank has no right to interfere .


    The long-term credit banks of the island countries also have no idea of ??intervening. What they value is the return on investment.


    This is the main clause of investment and income. As for the details, there are too many clauses. There are hundreds of clauses in total, and the drafted formal contract is nearly 100 pages long.


    For example, if there is a dispute between the two parties, Los Angeles will be used as the place of contract execution.


    Islanders have invested in the United States for many years and are very familiar with the United States, and are not afraid of a transnational lawsuit against American companies.


    In addition, if the Pacific Film Fund cannot complete the first tranche of financing on time, the long-term credit bank has the right to unilaterally interrupt subsequent investments.


    The Pacific Film Foundation reached a financing agreement with the long-term credit bank of the island country, which resolved the most needed capital budget for the Relativity Entertainment film production plan and allowed Ronan to allocate more funds to invest in Netflix.


    This can effectively promote Ronan''s overall plan.


    When the investment agreement was formally signed, Ronan was in a great mood, but he also maintained sufficient vigilance without swelling.


    After all, he cannot ignore the risks of film investment.


    For a commercial film, the investment in production before the revenue stream is huge; the film production process and the delivery of the finished film are also uncertain; there are purchase and market risks in the distribution; the final market performance is still at risk.


    In addition, considering the creative work required in the film planning, production and distribution stages, as well as the division of labor and cooperation among many film workers, it is extremely difficult and complicated, and film still has great routine risks.


    And the most critical point is that the movie market is sometimes really hard to understand.


    Even in Hollywood, only a handful of film projects can progress from planning to actual preparation and production. Not all films can achieve the ideal distribution scale, and there are very few of them that can make money.


    To achieve this financing, Shahai Entertainment has played a considerable role in the huge reputation it has accumulated through continuous successful movies.


    Before 1998, financing of this scale was simply unimaginable for Shahai Entertainment.


    It has to be said that, just like the previous Shahai Entertainment, most companies in the Hollywood industry are small and unstable, with poor creditworthiness, resulting in extremely low financing capabilities.


    This is a common problem in the industry.


    The film industry lacks sufficient entry points and career channels. Most of the influx of unconventional companies may be full of confidence and talent, but they are very unreliable in the actual operation of film projects.


    The status quo in Hollywood, UU reading www. The more unconventional and talented uukanshu.com is, the faster it tends to die.


    "Mr. Anderson, happy cooperation!"


    In the business reception room of the long-term credit bank of the island country, Songyuan Taku also signed the contract and voluntarily stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "I believe this is the successful beginning of our long-term cooperation!"


    Ronan also signed the contract, stood up and shook hands with Matsubara Takuya, and said, "I am very pleased to be able to reach a strategic cooperation with the Long-term Credit Bank."


    The two laughed at the same time, as if both were very satisfied with this cooperation.


    Matsubara also shook hands with Ronan''s team members one by one, and Ronan courteously shook hands with the executives of the Long-term Credit Bank who participated in the signing ceremony.


    "Mr. Anderson, we are preparing a reception tonight." Matsubara Taku also said to Ronan: "In addition to our personnel, many people in the local entertainment industry also hope to meet Hollywood guests."


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 Chapter 321： Kyoko

    That night, the lights and voices of a huge clubhouse in Tokyo Bay were dazzling.


    The golden auditorium near the small artificial lake in the center of the clubhouse is dazzlingly decorated. Walking along the straight main road, you can see young women dressed up and men in Western-style formal wear everywhere.


    The women are all beautiful, and the men are full of gentlemanliness.


    In the magnificent hall of the golden auditorium, exquisite European chandeliers are hung with strings of crystals hung from the lights, matched with the glittering floor and the low hanging velvet curtains, giving a feeling of luxury and elegance.


    The soothing music wafted up, and most people looked towards the center of the hall. A young man from the United States was surrounded by countless big figures in the Tokyo business district.


    This is a high-end business cocktail party.


    Ronan patiently socialized with the people who came to greet him. A person in charge of the long-term credit bank''s public relations department was always by his side, making introductions and acting as a temporary translator.


    Although he seems to be young, Ronan is very patient in socializing and is also capturing possible opportunities from the conversation.


    Islanders have great enthusiasm for investing in the United States.


    And among the people invited by the long-term credit bank, there are also executives from entertainment companies in the island country.


    Matsubara Taku also walked over with a forty-year-old lean islander.


    "Mr. Anderson, this is Mr. Kazuo Inoue, the president of Hori Productions." Matsubara also introduced the two parties: "President Inoue, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson, the owner of the Relativity Entertainment Group and Pacific Film Foundation. "


    Kazuo Inoue took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan, and the two exchanged greetings.


    Like many well-educated islanders, Kazuo Inoue can also speak fluent English.


    Ronan, Matsubara Takuya and Kazuo Inoue stood together and chatted for a while.


    It didn''t take long for Ronan to have a basic understanding of Hori Production Co., Ltd., a large entertainment company engaged in film and television production and artist management. It has a large number of star actors from island countries and has produced and filmed many film and television dramas.


    After talking about the meeting, Connie walked over and whispered in Ronan''s ear.


    "Sorry." Ronan said with some apologetics: "There is something temporarily, I will deal with it."


    Kazuo Inoue politely: "Please, please."


    Ronan nodded slightly, followed Connie to the next lounge, and said, "What did Robert Iger say?"


    Just now Robert Iger called him. Because of the reception at the reception, Connie had his mobile phone. Connie knew Ronan''s importance to Robert Iger and notified him immediately.


    Connie handed the phone to Ronan: "He wants to talk to you on the phone."


    Ronan found the number and pressed the callback button. As soon as the bell rang, he answered.


    The two spoke quickly for a while, and Ronan hung up the phone.


    Ronan said to Connie: "You are going back to the hotel now. There is a document on my laptop desktop. It is passed to the people in the legal department of the company. They will send someone to Tokyo to contact Robert Iger and discuss the specifics according to the terms I drafted. Position and treatment."


    Connie said immediately: "Okay, I will go back now."


    Ronan added: "Remember to remind them to ask Robert Iger carefully to see if there is a penalty clause in his contract with Disney."


    According to the news known by Jeff Katzenberg, middle-level managers like Robert Iger, even if there is a penalty clause, are not very high.


    After all, Robert Iger has not held any key positions at Disney.


    After this period of consideration, Robert Iger is moving closer to Relativity Entertainment.


    In a relatively quiet place in the hall, Kazuo Inoue, with his deputy, had been looking at the lounge.


    "Will Ronan Anderson work with us?" The deputy is obviously a little worried: "Hollywood film companies rarely look at our film and television works."


    Kazuo Inoue''s eyes were still staring over there: "How do you know if you don''t try?" He simply said, "After Matsubara notified me, I got some information about relativity entertainment from him. Ronan Anderson''s embassy In addition to distributing the films produced by the group, the film industry also distributes the works of other companies, and has never interrupted the business of distributing international films in recent years."


    The deputies have followed him for many years, unlike most of the subordinates and subordinates in the island countries, who speak more or less casually: "North America is the world''s largest film and television market, and it is of great significance for our works to enter North America."


    Kazuo Inoue considers more: "Ronan Anderson and Embassy Pictures released "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and managed this film to the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Our next few film projects will also go international On the road of awards, Embassy Pictures is a good choice for international distribution. It can be nominated for several international awards..."


    I didn''t say the following, but the deputy can also understand that international awards are often directly linked to movie revenue.


    Seeing that the door of the lounge opened, Kazuo Inoue immediately said to his deputy, "Have I brought the person you prepared?"


    "Already here," the deputy said.


    Kazuo Inoue nodded gently: "I''ll see my gesture later."


    While talking, Kazuo Inoue walked towards Ronan. This was not the first time he had dealt with his colleagues from Hollywood. Hollywood producers or big figures did not hide it at all.


    It''s called unspoken rules in East Asia, but in Hollywood, these things are laid out in the open.


    "Mr. Anderson..." Kazuo Inoue took the initiative to greet Ronan, and asked with a smile: "Can we talk again?"


    Ronan shook his hand again: "Yes."


    Knowing that Ronan is a busy man, Kazuo Inoue said without any nonsense this time: "I heard that Mr. Anderson has a film distribution company that can distribute films in North America and around the world?"


    "Embassy Pictures." Ronan seemed quite confident: "My company has established a complete film distribution channel."


    Kazuo Inoue smiled and said: "Hori Production Co., Ltd. is going international. We plan to enter the North American market, but we don''t have suitable distribution channels and want to cooperate with Embassy Pictures."


    This is a good thing. Ronan will certainly not refuse, saying: "Mr. Inoue, Embassy Pictures welcomes every international partner."


    As long as the film is suitable and has profit prospects, distribution is not a problem.


    Kazuo Inoue didn''t expect it to go so smoothly at all. He was taken aback for a moment, and he came back to his senses in an instant, and said, "I don''t know when Mr. Anderson will have time? We can talk about cooperation in detail."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I will leave Tokyo for Seoul soon."


    "So fast?" Kazuo Inoue was full of regret.


    "There is an emergency in Korea." Ronan thought about it, and then said: "For cooperation, I suggest Mr. Inoue send someone to Los Angeles to meet with the person in charge of the embassy film industry, and I will arrange it in advance. call."


    Embassy Pictures has been buying overseas films for distribution in North America. The business in this area has never stopped. There are quite a lot of Japanese in North America, and film and television works in island countries also have a certain distribution value.


    This kind of distribution cooperation makes the film profitable, and the embassy film industry will release it. If it is unprofitable, it will naturally not be touched.


    The initiative is entirely in the hands of the issuing company.


    Kazuo Inoue said quickly: "Okay! I will go to Los Angeles in person before the new year."


    Having said this, he glanced at his left hand, and after seeing his deputy, the hand hanging beside him made a gesture.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I wish we have a happy cooperation." He suddenly remembered that Kazuo Inoue had said before that Hori Production Co., Ltd. had shot many film and television works, and immediately asked: "Mr. Inoue, your company has been established since 1960. Now, I must have produced a lot of works, right?"


    Kazuo Inoue was humble with a little pride: "There are hundreds of them."


    Ronan said directly: "Relativity Entertainment has an Internet company that specializes in film and television Internet leasing. It is currently expanding the licensed capacity of the film library. I don''t know if you have any interest in cooperation."


    "Of course." Kazuo Inoue knows that this is a further development of copyright. Those old works are still in the film library. How can they be compared to taking out the authorization to benefit? Even if one film is not authorized to earn much, the accumulation of so many old works is still a lot of money. He smiled and said: "This is a win-win cooperation."


    Ronan also smiled and said, "When Mr. Inoue arrives in Los Angeles, I will ask someone to talk to you about the authorization and cooperation."


    Kazuo Inoue responded at once, and then took out his business card and exchanged contact information with Ronan. He did not expect that the conversation went so smoothly this time, and he quickly gestured to the deputy.


    "Kyouko, let''s go." The deputy said to a beautiful woman about twenty years old: "Remember, don''t do anything against Mr. Anderson."


    "Yes." The beautiful woman straightened her long black hair slightly, and gracefully walked to Inoue Kazuo''s side.


    Such a woman walked straight over, and Ronan took a natural look, with a familiar appearance, and asked him to look at it a bit.


    "Hello, Mr. Inoue." The pretty woman greeted Kazuo Inoue respectfully.


    Ronan''s eyes drifted from her again.


    This young woman visually measured about 1.65 meters Under the V-neck of the red double-shoulder suspender skirt, a ditched career line was exposed. The plump body and beautiful appearance are both coquettish and sexy, but also with With the freshness of the young girl, this diametrically opposite charm shows the ultimate temptation.


    Kazuo Inoue immediately introduced Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, this is Hori Productions'' young and most outstanding actress Kyoko Fukada. Kyoko, this is Mr. Ronan-Anderson, a famous producer from Hollywood."


    Ronan shook hands with Fukada Kyoko very gentlemanly: "Hello, Miss Kyoko."


    Kyoko Fukada smiled brightly and said in English: "Good evening, Mr. Anderson."


    Kazuo Inoue said at this time: "Don''t think Kyoko is only twenty years old, but she is the most outstanding young actress in the island country. Last year she also appeared in "Midnight Ring 2".


    "Oh, isn''t it?" Ronan looked very interested: "I''ve seen this film, it''s scary, no wonder I see Miss Kyoko familiar."


    Soon, the two sides became familiar with each other.

 Chapter 322： Serious subject

    At the end of the reception, Ronan was about to leave, taking advantage of no one nearby, Kazuo Inoue brought Kyoko Fukada to find him.


    "Mr. Anderson." Kazuo Inoue asked suddenly, "Are you interested in seeing the night view of Tokyo?"


    Ronan was puzzled and didn''t quite understand what the other party meant.


    Kazuo Inoue smiled and said, "The night view of Tokyo Bay is very beautiful. Kyoko is from Tokyo and is very familiar with this area, so let her be your night tour guide."


    Ronan glanced at Kyoko Fukada, and roughly guessed that Kazuo Inoue might be hospitable to guests in this way, but did not refuse: "Then trouble Kyoko."


    "It''s not troublesome." Kyoko Fukada bowed slightly: "I would like to ask Mr. Anderson for your consideration."


    Kyoko Fukada was standing on the side of Ronan, bending down, the V-neck of the red suspender skirt hanging down...


    Saying goodbye to Kazuo Inoue, Ronan led Kyoko Fukada towards the outside of the clubhouse. Kyoko Fukada was half a step behind and closely followed.


    Ronan did not expect to receive such a gift.


    But when you think about it, it doesn''t seem to be a surprise. Entertainment circles around the world have their own characteristics, but they can all be described in one word-chaos!


    Ronan doesn''t know much about the entertainment circle of the island country, but the island country''s neighbor South Korea has seen too much related news in his previous life.


    Under the Korean entertainment industry rules and brokerage system, most of the so-called stars are chess pieces in the hands of brokerage companies. There are endless cases of brokerage companies oppressing their actresses to accompany important people.


    Although the exposed actresses are all second- and third-tier actresses, most of them have experienced the little person or trainee stage...


    Hollywood is streamlining film and television production, and South Korea is streamlining star production.


    "Kyouko, please here."


    Walking out of the clubhouse, Ronan came to the car and opened the door for Kyoko Fukada. Kyoko Fukada picked up her skirt and got into the car and said, "Thank you."


    Ronan closed the door and got into the Mercedes Benz from the other side. Vinci, the bodyguard, sat in the passenger seat.


    "Where is Tokyo the most beautiful at night?" Ronan asked casually.


    Fukada Kyoko replied slightly cautiously: "The most beautiful place at night is the Rainbow Bridge."


    Ronan glanced at her and said softly, "Relax, Kyoko. Aren''t we friends? No need to see outsiders like this."


    "Mr. Anderson..."


    "Call me Ronan." Ronan benefited from his good looks and very friendly temperament.


    Kyoko Fukada obviously relaxed a little and asked, "Ronan, where do you live?"


    So direct? Ronan was surprised. Although Kyoko Fukada is full of allure, she has always been very reserved.


    Ronan didn''t stop talking and said, "The Peninsula Hotel."


    "Peninsula Hotel." Kyoko Fukada bit her lip lightly, as if thinking about things, and then said after a long time: "We can walk on the Rainbow Bridge specifically, so that it won''t delay your return to rest."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    The driver who drove came from the Peninsula Hotel. Kyoko Fukada changed to the native language and said a few words to the driver. The driver started the car, left the business club, and turned on a road different from when he came.


    As the car drove onto the main road, the night view of Tokyo Bay was gorgeous. Ronan looked at it for a while, then retracted his gaze and asked, "Is Kyoko from Tokyo?"


    "Yes." said Fukada Kyoko, "I was born in Kita-ku, Tokyo."


    Ronan didn¡¯t know much about Tokyo. Kita didn¡¯t have any idea at all. He said casually, ¡°So Kyoko is really from Tokyo.¡± He asked again, ¡°I¡¯ve seen you play "Midnight Ring 2". Talented actors."


    Fukada Kyoko said modestly: "I''m overwhelmed."


    Ronan said seriously: "Really, I think you are more brilliant than the heroine."


    What role did Kyoko Fukada play in "Midnight Ring 2"? Ronan thought for a long time without any impression.


    Fukada Kyoko said, "I''m just a supporting role in the movie."


    Ronan smiled: "With your talent, you will soon become the protagonist." He chatted with Kyoko Fukada like an old friend, and occasionally asked a question curiously: "Kyoko, being an actor is very tired. How did you choose this route?"


    "I admired Huayuan Tomomi very much when I was a student, and all day dreamed that I could become a star." Kyoko Fukada seemed to recall the naivety and longing of a girl: "In order to get closer to the idol in my heart, in 1996, I was still in junior high school. As a second-year general student, he participated in the selection contest for the newcomer talent show hosted by the club and won the championship, thus entering the showbiz..."


    Having said this, she suddenly pointed to the front: "Lonan, look! The Rainbow Bridge is ahead!"


    The car quickly got on the bridge. The driver obviously slowed down. Ronan looked out of the car and the boat. The bridge across the northern part of Tokyo Bay, under the shining of neon lights, looked a bit majestic.


    A native of Tokyo, Kyoko Fukada seems to know the bridge very well, and said at the right time: "At the beginning of the project, the designers considered the landscape requirements and lighting was part of the main plan. The lighting of the bridge is divided into 4 parts: the main tower suspension Cable beams and anchorages. The lighting of these parts is coordinated to form a complete unity without losing their own characteristics, and the lighting changes accordingly with the seasons, dates and times to create a rich landscape."


    Ronan nodded lightly, the bridge was full of neon colors, like a rainbow.


    But seeing too many neon, it is easy to give people a feeling that it is not so much, Ronan withdrew his gaze in time, and focused his energy on chatting with Kyoko Fukada.


    When the car passed the bridge, Fukada Kyoko asked, "Do I need to go to the nearby observation deck?"


    Ronan shook his head: "No, the weather is not right."


    It was a bit cold in Tokyo in December, and it was a bit out of time for him to come. It is said that Tokyo is only hot in summer.


    Like a competent tour guide, Fukada Kyoko asked, "Would you like to see elsewhere?"


    Ronan shook his head again: "Don''t go, go directly to the hotel."


    In fact, I want to see the shooting scene of the art film, but his identity is here. It is not appropriate to go.


    Just like Kazuo Inoue wants to please him, only female stars like Fukada Kyoko will be given away, not female artists who are loved by the majority of male compatriots.


    Besides, the names of female artists, like the gods depicted in some literary works, cannot be stated directly, otherwise a huge crisis will come.


    For the sake of safety, this kind of thing can only be thrown aside.


    After all, Ronan has a wealth of social experience, knowing that looking at the whole world, throughout human history, many things can be done by others but you can''t say.


    The car came to the Peninsula Hotel and stopped in front of the main entrance. A waiter stepped forward to pull the door. Ronan and Fukada Kyoko got off the car and entered the hotel together.


    Kyoko Fukada seems to be a very competent **** girl and has no intention of leaving.


    Ronan glanced at his watch and asked in due time: "It''s still early, go to my place for a drink?"


    Of course Kyoko Fukada wouldn''t refuse, he hesitated a little, and then responded: "Um... well."


    Unlike the alluring appearance, Fukada Kyoko has always been very subtle in front of Ronan.


    Riding the elevator upstairs, Ronan invited Fukada Kyoko into his presidential suite, found red wine and glasses from the bar, and got together for a drink.


    Alcohol can make people forget their worries, rejuvenate people, and ignite the fire of life.


    The atmosphere in the presidential suite is like red wine in a bottle-it will come to an end soon, but it will shine until the last moment.


    "Oriental women have beauty that does not belong to the West." Ronan put down the wine glass and gently raised Kyoko Fukada''s chin: "The facial lines are softer and the skin is more delicate..."


    Fukada Kyoko didn''t know whether it was the effect of alcohol or something else, her face was ruddy, she gently moved Ronan''s hand, and suddenly stood up.


    The sling on his shoulder slipped off, and Fukada Kyoko whispered, "Is there a difference in your body?"


    Ronan realized that he was wrong, and Fukada Kyoko''s subtlety was an illusion, and said seriously: "This is a serious subject, and we need to study it carefully."


    "Kyouko, come here." Ronan hooked his finger: "I will check your body."


    This serious and serious research is related to the characteristics of the body and skin of women in the East and the West, and is related to the reproduction and living of human beings. All energy must be devoted.


    In fact, this research is more suitable for trams.


    After the one-hour study was over, Ronan was very knowledgeable. Kyoko Fukada had a charming appearance and bold style, as if he would never be satisfied.


    This is a typical woman who is thin and well-dressed.


    Ronan recovered a bit, and pulled Fukada Kyoko over again: "Okay, continue to class!"


    At the beginning of the second class, Kyoko Fukada closed her eyes in cooperation, feeling something slipping past the tip of her tongue, smoothly entering her throat, smoothly entering her throat, floating warmly in her abdomen, slowly drifting away in her nose. Sneaking into the bloodline quietly...


    This is a great enjoyment, not only the enjoyment of tongue and mouth, but also the enjoyment of spirit and soul.


    Take another sip, the fragrance of the teeth and cheeks will leave, even the breath will have a lasting fragrance.


    Kyoko Fukada opened her eyes, only to feel that Ronan''s red wine aroma poured into her mouth was sweet and it became a part of the body gently and softly.


    Then, she felt a huge force pushing from behind, and her front body almost sank into the sofa.


    This temporary research class lasted for half a night, and the next morning I made up another class, and it didn''t end until breakfast.


    Sitting in the suite dining room eating breakfast, Fukada Kyoko asked, "When are you leaving?"


    Ronan did not hide it, and said directly: "This afternoon''s plane, my next stop is Seoul." He pondered a little, and invited: "Are there any time to go to Seoul with me?"


    "I..." Kyoko Fukada thought for a while, and finally shook her head: "I still won''t go. I heard that Koreans don''t like islanders very much."


    Ronan didn''t reluctantly said, "After breakfast, you accompany me to Ginza business district."


    As a very good man, he will not wipe his mouth after eating. The Ginza business district has concentrated luxury brands from all over the world. These are women''s favorites.

 Chapter 323： Arrive in Seoul

    Ginza is the most prosperous business district in Tokyo. It is known as the heart of Tokyo. It is as famous as the Champs Elys¨¦es in Paris and the Fifth Avenue in New York. It is one of the three most prosperous centers in the world.


    Here, as long as you have money, you can almost buy the top luxury goods.


    Ronan is very particular about equivalent exchanges. In just one morning, he accompanied Fukada Kyoko around the three stores of Chanel, Hermes and Cartier, and his handbags filled with luxury goods filled the trunk of a Mercedes-Benz sedan. .


    Last night and this morning, Fukada Kyoko made Ronan very satisfied, and Ronan would not ask Fukada to return empty-handed.


    "It''s a pity you are leaving this afternoon."


    In the car, Kyoko Fukada still looked a little reserved, and said to Ronan: "Otherwise, I can take you to more scenic spots in the past few days."


    Ronan rubbed her long black hair lightly and said, "Wait for the next time."


    Suddenly, Fukada Kyoko thought of something. He quickly took out his handbag, took out a business card, and handed it to Ronan with both hands: "This is my personal contact method. If you come to the island country again, you can call this number at any time. I will be the first. Time is here."


    Ronan took the business card and wrote the number directly on the phone. If you come here again, it would be nice to find Kyoko Fukada as an escort.


    Compared with Western-style white horses, island women have a different style.


    Ronan''s phone rang at this time, and it was Kazuo Inoue who called. Ronan whispered a few words to him.


    Kazuo Inoue called to confirm Ronan''s itinerary, and at the same time vaguely asked if he was satisfied with Fukada Kyoko. Ronan praised Fukada Kyoko a few words.


    After hanging up the phone, Ronan found that Kyoko Fukada looked at him nervously, smiled and said, "Don''t worry."


    Sure enough, when the celebrities of Japan and South Korea are not strong enough, their companies can be regarded as the masters of their lives.


    In the case of Hollywood, how can the agency dare to use these methods to treat star actors?


    In fact, it is still a matter of laws and regulations. If it were not for the "Entertainment Act" and the industry rules formulated by major Hollywood labor unions, Hollywood would not be relatively orderly as it is now.


    The longest brokerage contract alone should not exceed three years, which can win great initiative for actors.


    Kyoko Fukada smiled without speaking.


    Ronan said casually, "Kyoko, if you are interested in going to Hollywood, you can contact me."


    "Okay." Fukada Kyoko replied.


    Ronan patted the front seat: "Send Miss Kyoko home first."


    Kyoko Fukada gave an address, and the driver immediately turned to another road, and first sent Kyoko Fukada back home with the luxury goods given by Ronan.


    Afterwards, Ronan returned to the hotel. Connie and Scott had packed up. Before the financing team set off, Songyuan Takuya came to see off on behalf of the island country''s long-term credit bank.


    "Mr. Anderson." Matsubara Taku was also quite polite: "Please forgive me if the hospitality is poor."


    Ronan replied politely: "Mr. Matsubara is too polite."


    Songyuan Taku also turned to the main business and said: "After the New Year, the first investment of the Long-term Credit Bank will be received. Please be patient for a few days."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "No problem."


    The first phase of financing initiated by the Pacific Film Foundation to the Long-term Credit Bank was up to 200 million U.S. dollars, which was divided into two payments. The first amount reached 100 million U.S. dollars. To mobilize such a large amount of funds, any company has strict review procedures. It will take some time.


    Time is almost up, Ronan is ready to leave.


    Matsubara Taku also said, "Mr. Anderson, if I go to Los Angeles again, I will definitely visit him."


    Ronan shook his hand and said goodbye: "Welcome."


    After exiting the hotel gate, getting in the car, a group of people went straight to Tokyo International Airport, and the Long-term Credit Bank specially sent a fleet to the airport terminal.


    This is a very pure commercial cooperation, but the huge investment amount is destined to attract the attention of both parties.


    Before getting on the plane, Ronan received a greeting call from Kyoko Fukada.


    The two chatted a few words, and from the phone, Kyoko Fukada was in a good mood.


    Ronan asked Fukada Kyoko before that if she wants to go to Hollywood to develop, he can help, but Fukada Kyoko is completely different from the previous Payaka, and has no intention of going overseas.


    Perhaps Fukada can realize that it is even more difficult to leave the homeland to develop in other countries.


    Everyone has different ideas, and not everyone dreams of breaking into Hollywood, and staying here may not be a good choice.


    Therefore, Ronan gave Kyoko Fukada enough compensation in terms of material.


    Girls are crazy about Hermes bags, Chanel perfumes and Cartier jewelry.


    Ronan has read a lot of related news during his stay in Tokyo. It is said that female students from the island countries are doing more and more in pursuit of luxury goods such as designer bags and perfumes, and they are gradually becoming a common phenomenon.


    Not only island countries, this situation has spread rapidly. Think about the university towns in the past. Many of them have become chicken coops. Among them, real and fake are filled with large numbers of school chickens, which have become the destination of many people''s congresses.


    Like the legends about green tea, milk tea, and iced black tea, it seems that they all came out of universities.


    There are also famous "drink my water" stems, such as Nongfu Spring, Green Tea, Pulse and Red Bull, etc., each has a special meaning behind it.


    In the VIP lounge, Connie walked over at this moment and whispered to Ronan: "People in the company''s legal department have already met Robert Iger, and I will have formal discussions with Robert Iger tonight."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Tell them to make an agreement with Robert Iger before fighting for the new year."


    "Okay." Connie said again: "Mr. George Clint called. Director Gore Wibinski completed all the post-production of "Midnight Bell" ahead of schedule and asked to enter the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew. Participate in the preparatory work."


    Ronan said, "Agree."


    If the director wants to complete a work well, it is very necessary to participate in the preparation of the film.


    Strictly speaking, Gore Wibinski joined a bit late because of "Midnight Ring".


    Connie''s words continue: "Director Gore Wibinski has understood the financial situation of the crew, and hopes that the funds in the later period can be in place soon."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You call Gore Wibinski directly and tell him that all budget problems will be resolved after the New Year."


    The first phase of the Pacific Foundation¡¯s first investment of 100 million US dollars, most of which was used to solve the preparation budget for "Pirates of the Caribbean", and the remaining part was enough to start the two projects of "Jeans Summer" and "Hurricane Rescue".


    When subsequent financing is in place, you can continue to inject capital into the crew.


    After Connie left, Scott came in and discussed with Ronan again about the trip to Korea.


    In the previous negotiations, Scott played an important role. Since Ronan and Matsubara Taku also reached a cooperation agreement, all the specific negotiations were completed by Scott.


    The former investment manager, after experiencing the heavy blow of the stock market crash, not only recognized himself, but also matured step by step.


    "South Korea should be a lot easier." Ronan is more optimistic: "Although the Embassy Pictures has not contacted investment institutions such as long-term credit banks, there are several large entertainment companies that are very interested in our financing."


    Scott laughed: "Hollywood is still very attractive."


    In this regard, he felt very real through negotiations with long-term credit banks. For many people who are interested in investing in the entertainment industry, Hollywood has an inexplicable attraction, as if it were faith.


    The group soon arrived in Seoul and met Alex, the head of the Korean branch of Embassy Pictures.


    This is a Korean-British in his thirties and a distributor who followed Alan Albert and Danny Donald from Polyking Films to Embassy Pictures.


    In the hotel''s reception room, Ronan said directly: "Alex, please tell me the latest situation."


    Alex sorted out the information in his mind a bit and said: "I previously released the news as planned and made relevant publicity in the media. Because the Lee family''s investment in DreamWorks was not successful, South Korea''s large investment institutions were quite cautious. "


    He took a look at Ronan and continued: "On the contrary, the Korean entertainment industry has responded strongly. Many powerful entertainment companies are very interested in investing in Hollywood movies, including SM Entertainment, B2M Entertainment Agency, UP Film Production The company has contacted me many times and wants to invest and cooperate."


    Ronan asked, "How strong are these three companies?"


    "It''s okay. SM Entertainment and B2M Entertainment are strong." Alex replied: "Especially the former, which has just been listed and raised successfully this year and has a certain amount of capital in hand.


    He added: "UP has the weakest strength and can only be regarded as a medium-sized company."


    Scott asked concerned: "How much can they invest in total?"


    Alex replied: "I didn''t talk about the specifics, but according to my understanding, the total investment of the three companies together will not exceed 100 million US dollars, and it may be less."


    "So..." Scott was somewhat disappointed.


    Alex simply explained: "Korea has a small populationThe entertainment market is limited. Although the entertainment industry is very prosperous, the scale of the industry is far inferior to North America."


    Ronan nodded: "It doesn''t matter, tens of millions of dollars is not a lot."


    When Relativity Entertainment was first established, limited by the company''s reputation, scale and credibility, he almost tried his best to invest tens of millions of dollars.


    Times have changed, and tens of millions of dollars is not much.


    It really is the height at which you stand that determines your vision.


    In any case, tens of millions of dollars is enough to solve the production of two ordinary medium-scale movies.


    At this time, Alex said again: "BOSS, the person in charge of SM Entertainment, B2M Entertainment Brokerage, UAA Entertainment, wants to meet with you as soon as possible."


    "Okay." Ronan said, "I will find out about these companies first, and then you can contact them."

 Chapter 324： Do you have a favorite actor

    I took the time to check some information about the three companies with Scott and the whole team, and at the same time I also got the simplest understanding of the Korean entertainment industry.


    On the second day after arriving in Seoul, Ronan met the heads of three companies under the introduction of Alex.


    Compared to the first meeting with Matsubara Takuya in Tokyo, the atmosphere of the meeting was quite harmonious.


    "Mr. Anderson, I heard that your Pacific Foundation successfully raised funds in the island country?"


    The two parties exchanged a few words. After learning about the relevant situation, Kim Young-min, the president of SM Entertainment, went directly to the topic: "I wonder if you still need to invest?"


    As soon as this problem came up, B2M''s Jin Minghe and UP Entertainment''s Park Chang-gil also looked towards Ronan.


    Ronan did not show contempt or arrogance because of the other party''s initiative, and calmly said: "The Pacific Film Foundation welcomes every investor."


    Jin Minghe smiled and said: "B2M has always been interested in investing in Hollywood and hopes that we can cooperate organically."


    Without waiting for Ronan to speak, Park Chang-gil said: "Hollywood is the world''s film center, and there are many advanced experiences worth learning."


    The three companies often cooperate and have reached an agreement on investing in the Pacific Film Foundation. Since news of the long-term credit bank investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the Pacific Film Foundation came from the island country, they have valued this investment more.


    Although they don¡¯t like islanders, they know very well that after the economic crisis in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the investment institutions in the island countries have become cautious iron cocks. If it is not for the higher credibility of the financing party, they can obtain stability. Long-term Credit Bank will never reach an investment agreement with the Pacific Film Foundation.


    Ronan doesn''t mind accepting more investment. The three companies on the opposite side have a strong willingness to invest in Hollywood, and the talks between the two sides went smoothly.


    After introducing the basic situation, Ronan then appropriately revised some of the words he said to Matsubara Takuya at the time. Whether it is a stable film investment channel or the third-party guarantee of Allianz Group, the South Korean side is more concerned about cooperation.


    In just over an hour, the negotiation between the two parties has entered the stage of substantial financing amount.


    Kim Young-min tentatively said: "We are an entertainment company, not better than an investment institution such as a long-term credit bank." He was a little worried that Ronan would not appreciate the money in their hands after successful financing: "Our investment amount will not be too much. ."


    Having said that, Ronan simply asked, "How much can you invest in?"


    Kim Young Min said roughly: "There are tens of millions of dollars."


    Ronan looked at the other two people again. Jin Minghe and Park Changji said one after another: "Our situation is similar."


    "It''s okay." Ronan said very sincerely: "Pacific Film Foundation and Relativity Entertainment Group welcome every partner."


    Jin Yingmin said with a smile: "We also hope to establish a stable cooperation channel with you."


    Ronan responded with a smile. It can be seen that this temporary investment alliance should be headed by Kim Young Min.


    The two parties quickly reached a cooperation intention, which is enough for the company''s head. The remaining issues such as investment amount and investment income will naturally be handed over to the people below.


    The talk went so smoothly, and it was a bit beyond Ronan''s expectations.


    But thinking about Hollywood''s position in the entertainment industry around the world, the adequate preparation for this financing journey, and the precedent for financing with long-term credit banks, seems normal.


    After all, Hollywood''s influence in South Korea is much greater than that of island countries.


    "Mr. Anderson, about this cooperation..." Jin Yingmin looked at Jin Minghe and Park Changji, and suddenly said, "We still have a few small requests here."


    This was very polite, but Ronan was alarmed, and he sighed inwardly. Financing was not so easy.


    "Please speak." Ronan said calmly.


    If the South Korean side makes any non-discriminatory demands, this financing may have more twists and turns.


    Kim Young-min tentatively said: "Mr. Anderson has such an excellent film company as Shahai Entertainment. In the next few years, many film and television works will be filmed. I wonder if Asian actors are needed?"


    Hearing this, Ronan roughly guessed their intentions and said: "Hollywood is becoming more and more international, and the same is true for Shahai Entertainment''s movies. In this era, a movie needs to be globalized in order to achieve a global market strategy. Cooperation with outstanding film talents from all over the world."


    Kim Young-min understood the meaning of these words and made sure: "If you need Korean actors, you can contact us at any time."


    Ronan nodded: "No problem. In fact, some of my projects require many Asian actors."


    This is not a big deal at all. For those ordinary supporting Asian roles, the choice of actors is not very important.


    Jin Minghe and Park Changji looked at each other and saw the smiles on each other''s faces.


    The Korean entertainment industry is different from an island country. If star actors can go to Hollywood for gilding, their worth will inevitably rise. The biggest beneficiaries are their brokerage companies.


    Ronan is also looking for more stable partners in some of Hollywood''s most important film markets through appropriate methods.


    In some businesses, local snakes can play a big role.


    Hollywood is indeed the world''s leading commercial film, but it is far from being able to ignore its counterparts in other countries.


    The two sides reached a consensus in the general direction, and the initial negotiation came to an end. Kim Young Min, Kim Ming Ha, and Park Chang Gil sent an invitation to Ronan for lunch. After getting Ronan¡¯s affirmative reply, they temporarily left the hotel reception room.


    When he came to the temporary lounge, Park Chang-gil breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn''t expect it to go so smoothly."


    "Investment is not a big problem. After all, this is a win-win situation." Jin Minghe was still a little worried: "Ronan Anderson agreed with the actors, but this kind of thing can only be promised and cannot be implemented in the contract. He really Will you work with us?"


    Kim Young-min said unhurriedly: "I entrusted friends from the United States and the island countries to inquire about Ronan Anderson and some of his situation in the island country. Ronan Anderson has a very good reputation in the United States. The credit rating is the highest level. It is said that he will not easily make promises to others, and once promises will be fulfilled."


    Park Changji nodded slightly: "I think the credibility is very high, this is not difficult for him."


    Jin Minghe is still not at ease: "Don''t forget, this incident is not good for Ronan Anderson and his company. What is not good for you, can you do it positively?"


    Kim Young Min smiled suddenly: "Who said there is no benefit? This thing seems to have no benefit, can''t we make some benefits for Ronan Anderson?"


    "It makes sense." Park Changji said.


    Jin Minghe understood what he meant and asked, "Are you sure Ronan Anderson would like it? Don''t be self-defeating."


    Kim Young Min is very confident: "My friend in Hollywood is also a small producer. He told me that Ronan Anderson has a lot of relationship with some supermodels and female stars. This time I went to the island country to raise funds. That colleague Kazuo Inoue provided Ronan Anderson with a beautiful female star who just became popular."


    Park Changji slapped his palm: "Since he has a good bite, it''s too simple."


    This kind of public relations, they can be said to be familiar with the road.


    Jin Minghe was relatively cautious, and said: "When we invite him to have a meal at noon, try it out first. And we also need to understand his preference, otherwise..."


    Kim Young Min answered, "Okay, just do it."


    Returning to the presidential suite he was staying in, Ronan talked to Scott about the general situation. The negotiation team will naturally be responsible for the specific discussions later.


    Later, he turned on the laptop and processed the work mail in the mailbox.


    Seeing that the time was almost the same, Ronan came to a luxurious restaurant on the second floor of the hotel as agreed.


    The atmosphere of the previous discussions continued, and the meal was also quite harmonious. Several people talked about some interesting things in the American and Korean entertainment circles. Since they all spoke relatively fluent English, the communication was quite smooth.


    The topic gradually turned to the excellent film and television works of the United States and South Korea.


    Jin Minghe tentatively asked: "Mr. Anderson, the Korean film and television industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and some have been released to North America. I wonder if you have followed it?"


    Ronan replied casually: "I''ve seen some."


    "Oh? Unexpectedly, Mr. Anderson also likes Korean works." Kim Young Min answered in due course: "Do you have any favorite works or actors?"


    As soon as this words came out, Ronan realized that it was wrong, what did the other party want to do with this singing?


    To be honest, he is really not familiar with Korean film and television works, at best he only knows the most famous ones.


    But Ronan quickly thought of his experience in the island country, and reminiscent of the messy things in the Korean entertainment industry that had been exposed in his previous life, and he instantly had guesses in his heart.


    Ronan seemingly casually said: "There are indeed a few works I like very much. For example, "Blue Life and Death" and this year''s "My Savage Girlfriend", the performances of the two heroines are impressive."


    Park Chang-gil frowned unconsciously This is not an ordinary young actor...


    "That''s it." Kim Youngmin smiled: "These two are indeed the few high-quality stars in Korea in recent years."


    Ronan nodded: "If the North American copyrights of these two works are still there, I want to introduce them to the North American market."


    A lunch ended in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. Ronan left, and the other three sat at the table, discussing what to do next.


    "Did he understand what we mean?" Jin Minghe asked.


    Kim Young-min did not answer, but directly said, "I''ll take care of Jun Ji-hyun."


    Jin Minghe shook his head and said, "Song Hye Kyo gave it to me."


    Kim Young-min looked at Park Chang-gil: "You are also a partner and a beneficiary. Can''t you just ignore it? Always show your sincerity."


    Park Chang-gil did not hesitate, and said directly: "Don''t worry, we will also come up with outstanding candidates."

 Chapter 325： A gift

    The financing negotiations between the Pacific Foundation and the three entertainment companies started quickly. Although the specific work was entrusted to the negotiation team led by Scott, Ronan was not idle. Accompanied by Alex, he further investigated the Korean film market. Especially in peripheral industries.


    For Hollywood, South Korea is already a mature overseas movie market. There is almost no room for increase in the box office share of theaters, but the surrounding markets have not yet been further developed.


    Ronan went to the sales department of several large movie theaters and disc and video tape stores in Seoul to check. The sales in the surrounding area were not good. In some DVD stores, many pirated discs were also found.


    No one can expect that every country has a relatively complete and stringent copyright protection law like North America. Compared with most countries and regions, South Korea has done quite well.


    After a day''s turn, Ronan knew that the surrounding development of the Korean market had a long way to go, and on the way back to the hotel in the car, he exchanged many opinions with Alex.


    After talking about work, Ronan asked when the car passed near a giant stadium under construction, "Is this the venue for next year''s FIFA World Cup?"


    The 2002 World Cup was jointly hosted by South Korea and the island countries.


    Alex glanced through the car window and replied, "This is the World Cup Stadium where the opening ceremony will be held next year."


    Ronan nodded, looking like a national team from an indescribable country will also set foot on the World Cup for the first time. This football team...


    I remember that the goal of this session is to score one point, score one goal, win one game and so on.


    In any case, there is no bottom line in the end.


    That strange thing about the Saudi team.


    But the national team has plummeted since then.


    how to say? Responsible for creating the laughter of the people of the whole country, and shouldering countless Internet stalkers.


    It is said that during the 2008 Olympic Games, the star who "I am not born strong, I am just born to be cold", after the Olympic finals, I felt that the Oriental fans were very enthusiastic. The whole audience was cheering for the Argentine team in Chinese. A reporter interviewed him after the game. When he praised his good Chinese literature, he tried to say "Come on, Argentina", but the man smiled shyly and said lightly "Xie Yalong, end get out of class".


    At that time, the big man of the Football Association created the most popular online term of the year-akimbo.


    Legend has it that Phelps traveled so fast at the Olympic Games and won so many gold medals because the akimbo muscles soaked their feet in the pool.


    Alex tentatively asked: "Mr. Anderson likes football?"


    Ronan nodded: "I watch it occasionally." He said casually: "Soccer and American football are considered to be favorites, but unfortunately there is not much time to watch."


    In fact, buying a team to play a professional sports club is also good. Just like what he said to Mansour at the beginning, to build a top professional team is also an excellent publicity for himself and the company.


    If the operation is good, the club will not need too much blood transfusion.


    In the first two years, Mansour and Rupert Murdoch competed for Manchester United, but under the strong intervention of the FA, both ended in failure.


    Ronan remembered that later Manchester United became the possession of the Glazer family.


    Unfortunately, the funds are not enough now, otherwise he can also play football games.


    See if there is a suitable opportunity in the future.


    At this time, Alex said: "I applied for some tickets through the relationship. Mr. Anderson, if you have time next year, you can come and watch the World Cup."


    Ronan smiled: "Okay, I will come if I have time."


    Alex said: "I booked a lot of tickets for the home team..."


    Ronan was speechless for a moment.


    This time the Korean team game, let it go, because it is too speechless.


    Some memories related to the previous life emerged. The South Korean team first hacked Italy and then killed Spain in a darker way, shocking the world.


    Perhaps only the Koreans were caught in the carnival at that time, ignoring the verbal abuse from the whole world.


    Anyway, I bury my head in the sand and I don¡¯t have to look outside.


    And Koreans can do it, but they can''t let people from other countries speak.


    A certain football commentator from the Undesirable Country said a few very implicit truths in the live broadcast. As a result, the South Korean Embassy directly protested. By the time of the replay the next day, the comment of that commentator had been replaced.


    Of course, South Koreans can do this in East Asia, and the West does not buy it. European media all dubbed the South Korean team in the 2002 World Cup as the "most shameful event in World Cup history."


    Anyone who knows a little about football can imagine what role FIFA has played.


    Professional football has never been a pure land.


    Ronan read the news on the Internet that he didn''t know the truth or not. The then Vice President of FIFA and South Korean Zheng Mengjun once said: "Did they ask me to bribe referees? If I have this ability, why not? "


    In the semifinals, why did Germany end South Korea? The "Emperor of Football" and then the chairman of the German Football Association Beckenbauer came out to put pressure on FIFA, but they were the target of the FIFA leader Blatter who wanted to be re-elected.


    It is said that one hour before the final, the referee team was replaced by a European team led by a Swiss referee. Germany is a European team, which in itself did not conform to the default rules of referee selection at the time.


    Without the referee''s care...


    Want to win the Hercules Cup depends not only on the strength and performance of the team.


    Behind the World Cup is also an intricate power arena.


    The car came to the hotel and stopped in front of the main entrance. Ronan and his assistant Connie entered the hotel together. Just as they walked into the hotel lobby, Connie''s cell phone rang.


    Connie answered the phone, said a few words, covered the receiver, and said to Ronan, "President Kim Young Min called."


    Ronan took his cellphone and chatted with Kim Young-min. Kim Young-min was very polite and said something like "I¡¯m sorry, please forgive me", and then said that as the host and partner, they will have A few gifts are here, please Ronan not to refuse.


    Jin Yingmin did not say what the specific gift was, and Ronan could not ask it rudely.


    Hanging up the phone, Ronan said to Connie: "The Koreans may send something over and let me know."


    Connie said immediately: "Okay."


    Ronan didn''t stay in the hall, and went straight back to the room to rest, and at the same time summed up his experience during the fieldwork these days.


    South Korea¡¯s entertainment market is not very large. Because of the population and other factors, the overall volume is not as large as that of island countries. Although there is a huge population of the same root and the same origin in the north, the two are in a state of mortal enemy. Hollywood movies cannot cross the 30th latitude through legitimate channels. The octave line.


    North side appears as an absolute villain in Hollywood movies.


    In the previous movie starring Hulanlan and Seth Logan, the theme was to directly assassinate the leader over there. It can only be said that the Hollywood gang dared to shoot anything for commercial interests.


    Perhaps one day, Hollywood can also open up the film market in the north.


    By the way, I remember that guy Rodman, he seems to have a very strange relationship with a fat guy in the north.


    Ronan spent dinner in the suite, took a shower, and sat in front of the laptop to deal with work emails. It was just eight o''clock in the evening when Connie called and said that it was a Korean delivery.


    Connie¡¯s voice is a little weird, as if this gift is very special...


    Ronan is also quite curious, what kind of dress can these Koreans give?


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan opened the door, and Connie was standing in front of the door with a gift.


    These are two people, two women who look quite familiar.


    A modern car parked in front of the hotel. Lee Hyo-li glanced at the hotel''s sign and knew that he had arrived at his destination.


    "Go." The agent sitting in the co-pilot said, "This will be of great benefit to your future development. Haven''t you always wanted to release records alone? You have fulfilled their requirements..."


    When the words came to an end, Lee Hyori knew very well, nodded lightly, and walked into the hotel.


    She was still in the first contract period, and she was unable to fight against the brokerage company at all.


    Besides, this is not a big deal. Most of the female stars in the circle who are a little bit pretty come here.


    Lee Hyo-ri simply cleaned up his mood, found the makeup mirror, looked at the makeup on his face, and walked into the elevator.


    It is said that this time we will entertain big figures in the American entertainment industry. If we can make the other party happy, will we have a chance to hold a concert in the United States in the future?


    At that time, it doesn''t matter if the ticket is free or even free. As long as the concert can be opened, there will be a certain number of audiences, and the status and style will immediately be raised to a level.


    Lee Hyo-ri entered the industry at the age of eighteen, and he knows that the local market is really not that big. With so many artists grabbing such a small piece of cake, the competition is too fierce.


    Just like her, she paid so much, just barely able to eat.


    When I took the elevator to the upper floors of the hotel, Lee Hyo-ri dialed a phone number and saw an ordinary-looking brown-haired woman who quickly introduced herself in unskilled English: ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Lee Hyo-ri, and I will bring Mr. Anderson Park Greetings from Mr. Changji."


    Connie glanced at the Korean woman with very delicate makeup and said, "You come with me."


    The way these Koreans entertain VIPs is really peculiar.


    When she was in Los Angeles, she thought Hollywood was messy enough, but she didn''t expect...


    This time I came out, it really grew solid, the Korean entertainment circle is much messier than Hollywood trouble you. "Lee Hyori is very polite.


    Connie took her to the door of the presidential suite and knocked gently on the door, which opened from the inside, revealing a young face.


    Lee Hyo-ri was a little surprised. This man was tall, handsome and easy-going, and he was easy to feel good at first glance.


    Listening to this person and the woman who was obviously an assistant quickly exchanged a few words in English, Lee Hyo-ri walked into the presidential suite, moving his steps, twisting his waist unconsciously to make his posture more attractive.


    "Do you speak English?" Ronan asked at this time.


    "Able to speak." Lee Hyori replied, "Not fluent."


    While she was talking, she walked into the living room of the presidential suite and saw two figures sitting on the sofa. She raised her eyebrows unexpectedly. It turned out to be Quan Jixian and Song Hye Kyo, who have become popular recently.


    In order to please this big Hollywood figure, they are really willing to pay for it!

 Chapter 326： Never refuse

    This was destined to be an extremely turbulent night, and everything that happened in the suite was enough to create an epic.


    Even if the three actresses are not proficient in English, the language communication between the two parties is not smooth, but they cannot stop the pursuit of freedom, liberation and happiness.


    At this moment, there is no need for excessive language communication.


    The two parties have more suitable methods for in-depth exchange and communication.


    Faced with the kindness of the Koreans, Ronan was not easy to refuse, and it would be too rude to refuse, and it would make the Koreans have redundant associations, leading to surprises in the smooth financing negotiations.


    For the sake of career and plan, Ronan bites the bullet and has to accept and enjoy these three gifts.


    Whether it is Jeon Jihyun, Song Hye Kyo, or Lee Hyo-ri, it seems that they have all experienced professional training in this area. Not only are they quite skilled in skills, they also burst out with extremely fanatical enthusiasm.


    Even if Ronan doesn''t know much about the Korean entertainment industry, he still knows the names of these three.


    Passionate enthusiasm meets fanatical enthusiasm, like a storm.


    For Ronan, the world is really getting better and better.


    At the age of early 20s, people really admire the beauty of life.


    These are three young women with different styles and temperaments.


    Jun Ji-hyun is tall and beautiful, with a stunning beauty. His long hair like clear water noodles falls on his waist. Standing in the living room, his wobbly figure is unforgettable.


    Lee Hyori''s whole body is full of **** charm, healthy and elastic skin, attractive waist, **** lines from waist to thighs plus slightly convex lower abdomen, the overall look is very coordinated, **** woman taste is her appearance charm.


    Song Hye Kyo is not tall, about 1.6 meters or so, but she is petite, slender calves, well-proportioned, beautiful face, watery eyes, especially the famous good skin, which makes her look forward to her brilliance. Graceful feminine charm.


    At least tonight, Ronan is their "knight" and their king.


    Under Ronan''s orders, the three actresses constantly unlocked various **** skills.


    When three actresses with different styles, appearances and temperament lined up in a row, as if the most devout believers were lying on the carpet waiting for the gods to come, Ronan exploded with pride.


    Through practical actions and personal verification, Ronan quickly discovered that Song Hye Kyo, who was petite and graceful, was the one with the highest tolerance.


    Moreover, her type can easily arouse some larger-scale impulses.


    Thinking of some rumors in his previous life, Ronan unconsciously put more energy into Song Hye Kyo than the other two.


    This expedition surpassing Homer''s epic did not stop until midnight.


    When he woke up early the next morning, Ronan found Song Hye Kyo again, but after all, he did not go too far.


    Just seeing Song Hye Kyo reminds me of rumors on the Internet in his previous life.


    It is rumored that Li Bingxian likes playing some super large-scale games very much. When Song Hye Kyo and Li Bingxian were together, Li Bingxian played Song Hye Kyo until they were off the job. Later, the two shot and fell apart. Except for Li Bingxian''s fancy, Song Hye Kyo couldn''t bear Li Bingxian''s endless endless Large-scale games are also a reason.


    Of course, no one knows whether the rumors on the Internet are true or false.


    Such problems can never be verified by the parties.


    After breakfast, Ronan called the three actresses into the living room, slowed down, and chatted with them patiently for a while.


    "Miss Song, and Jaina." Ronan looked at Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun, and handed his business cards to them separately: "If you want to develop in Hollywood or are interested in guest appearances in Hollywood movies, you can hit me at any time. Phone."


    Ronan still pays attention to principles as always, and handed a business card to Lee Hyo-ri: "Ms. Lee, my company has some theme songs for major productions. The Korean version can be sung by you."


    "Okay!" Lee Hyo Lee immediately took the business card.


    Song Hye Kyo collected her business card and said, "Thank you Mr. Anderson."


    Even if the other party doesn''t give the role, they can''t say anything. Following certain arrangements to do things, it is an unwritten rule in the circle.


    Before coming last night, I heard people say that Ronan Anderson is very committed. He will go back to discuss with his agent and see if he can take this opportunity to break into Hollywood. Even if he can only stay for a while, it will greatly contribute to the development of his career. the benefits of.


    Ronan was going out to investigate today and called Connie over and asked her to contact the hotel''s vehicle to send the three Korean actresses back.


    When they left, Ronan called Alex and learned that he was almost at the hotel and went downstairs.


    In the hotel lobby, Quan Zhixian found an excuse, did not get in the hotel car, turned around and returned to the lobby, found a place where he had to pass out of the elevator, and stood there and waited.


    She took out the business card and took a serious look. It was not difficult to tell that it was the personal business card of a big man, and a fire flashed in her heart.


    After a few meetings, Quan Zhixian saw Ronan coming out of the elevator, and hurried up to greet him, saying hello: "Mr. Anderson..."


    Ronan looked at Quan Jixian strangely and said with a smile, "Jaina, did you not go back?"


    "I have something to do with you." Quan Jixian asked in a bit of crappy English: "Mr. Anderson, do you have a suitable role for me?"


    Ronan looked over, and the woman seemed straightforward and didn''t trust the promise he had just given.


    "My production company has several projects." Ronan glanced at the time and thought of Sanda Remus'' "Grey the Intern": "So, there is a TV series with an Asian character. The role is probably the second or third supporting actress."


    Jun Ji Hyun lightly licked his slightly swollen lips and thought about it as he listened.


    Ronan simply said: "Jaina, if you are interested, go to the Los Angeles crew to audition before the new year."


    Jun Ji-hyun knows a little bit about the situation in Hollywood, knowing that even if he became popular in East Asia after "My Savage Girlfriend", he would not be able to be a heroine in Hollywood.


    "I went to contact you directly?" Quan Jixian asked.


    Ronan nodded: "You can contact me. If you can''t contact me, you can contact Connie again."


    Jun Ji-hyun said quickly: "Okay." She said goodbye in due course: "Mr. Anderson, I will trouble you, I won''t bother."


    Ronan smiled: "You are welcome."


    This matter is not troublesome for him.


    After Jun Jixian left, Ronan joined Alex to continue his market investigation.


    In the next few days, as if to express their sincerity, the three actresses came to Ronan to report several times. Song Hye Kyo and Lee Hyo-ri were absent, and Jun Ji-hyun must be there every night.


    Ronan will not refuse such sugar-coated shells, he will not refuse anyone who comes.


    In the middle, he also set aside two days for the three actresses to accompany him to visit Lower Seoul and nearby places of interest.


    Several people are becoming more familiar. Although language communication is not smooth, they sometimes get together to talk about entertainment topics.


    Jun Ji-hyun, Song Hye Kyo and Lee Hyo-ri are undoubtedly their colleagues in Hollywood, and Ronan also asked them about the current situation of the Korean entertainment industry.


    The situation of the Korean entertainment industry, especially the brokerage company and its clients, makes Ronan, a man who is used to the rules of the Hollywood game, sound incredible.


    For example, SM is Korea''s largest entertainment company in terms of scale, strength, popularity, and influence. It is also an extremely controversial entertainment company in Korea. Many fans gritted their teeth when they mentioned it, eager to remove the skin and bone.


    Like Hollywood¡¯s first signing of a brokerage contract for only one year, and the longest not allowed to exceed three years, there is no need to think about it. The contract period for artists is very long, and most of the newly debuted artists sign what is jokingly called "slave contracts." contract.


    Although he is not a customer of SM Entertainment, Jun Ji-hyun has learned about it. According to her, Ronan also learned about the strength of some SM Entertainment''s artist contracts.


    According to Jeon Ji-hyun, the contract period provided by SM Entertainment to artists is "13 years from the date of contract signing" and "10 years or more from the date of debut".


    For example, singer artists, the contract extends for ten years from the release date of the first album; the income is only distributed to the singer when the album sells more than 500,000; the income is only if there are regular shows, etc. These are all trivial.


    There is no such thing as a maximum commission that describes Hollywood agents as "Mr. 10%".


    In terms of income distribution of SM Entertainment, Korean event and album revenue companies 90%, artists 10%; music programs and other entertainment program companies 100%; advertising and event companies 40%, and artists 6% ten¡­¡­


    In Hollywood, such a company would be dead.


    It can only be said that different countries and cultures have brought completely different systems.


    Not to mention anything else, Hollywood brokerage companies dare to do this, and just various related unions can make them vomit blood.


    Ronan just learned about the relevant situation, and did not change the stupid idea of ??South Korea''s industry system, after all, this kind of thing has nothing to do with him.


    Strictly speaking, he has just become a beneficiary.


    As for whether Jun Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo and Lee Hyo-ri have used knives Ronan didn''t care much, this kind of thing couldn''t be more common.


    Not to mention Korean actresses, how many of Hollywood actresses who can live by looks have not undergone micro-cosmetic surgery?


    Compared to Seoul, Beverly Hills is the most developed and technologically advanced place in the cosmetic surgery industry in the world.


    It''s just that the plastic surgery agencies in Beverly Hills charge sky-high prices, and most of them are high-end customers, and most people can''t afford it.


    In any case, Quan Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo and Lee Hyo-ri all have their own characteristics, and they are not the same plastic face mass-produced in the previous life.


    After a few more years, these actresses will not be trimmed.


    Ronan stayed in Seoul for a week. This situation is very physically demanding. Fortunately, he has been keeping fit for more than a year and he has not shown any signs of timidity.


    Just when he was about to be unable to withstand it, news came from Scott that the financing negotiations were completed.

 Chapter 327： Very satisfied

    Just before Christmas, Ronan, on behalf of the Pacific Film Foundation, signed formal financing contracts with three entertainment companies. The three entertainment companies each invested 25 million US dollars in the Pacific Film Foundation, which is a total of 75 million US dollars.


    Compared with the long-term credit banks of island countries, this investment amount is much less.


    However, this is the amount of investment financed in the same period.


    In other words, the three entertainment companies only signed one phase of investment contract with the Pacific Film Foundation for the time being.


    This investment is also for three years, with a fixed rate of return of 12%. The investment will be paid in two installments within four months, and the first payment will be after the New Year.


    In terms of cash flow, the three entertainment companies are certainly not comparable to financial investment institutions such as the Long-term Credit Bank of the island country, but at least $75 million will enable Shahai Entertainment to solve the production budget of three medium-to-lower scale movie projects.


    Ronan is very satisfied with this cooperation. The three entertainment companies have strong intentions to invest in Hollywood and have expressed sufficient sincerity.


    The two sides also agreed that if the cooperation is satisfactory, the South Korean side will continue to cooperate with the Pacific Film Foundation.


    In addition, Ronan also talked to them about the North American Internet copyright authorization of Korean film and television works. The heads of the three entertainment companies are willing to act as an intermediary for Netflix to contact Korean film and television production companies.


    With these local snakes matching up, Netflix''s work of collecting the copyrights of Korean film and television works will also go smoother.


    Netflix''s copyright library needs to be expanded step by step. North America is the most troublesome to talk about, but the copyright of overseas works is much easier.


    The increase in copyright volume and the increase in optional products can further attract customers.


    On the day Ronan led the team to leave Seoul, Kim Young-min accompanied him to the airport to see him off.


    "Mr. Anderson." Jin Yingmin and Ronan shook hands firmly: "I hope this is the beginning of our cooperation, and we can become strategic partners in the future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I believe this day will come soon."


    Kim Young-min said politely: "The time is too tight this time, and there is a lack of hospitality. Please forgive me."


    "I am very satisfied with your hospitality." Ronan said politely: "I fully feel your warmth and hospitality."


    Kim Young-min seemed to have understood Ronan''s words incorrectly, lowered his voice slightly, and said, "Mr. Anderson will come to Korea next time. I will make arrangements for you."


    Ronan said, "Thank you. When Mr. King arrives in Los Angeles, he must visit me as a guest."


    Kim Young Min said with certainty: "Definitely."


    The two shook hands again, and Ronan followed the negotiating team into the boarding gate.


    Kim Young-min watched Ronan''s figure go further and further, but was a little worried. Jun Ji-hyun and Song Hye-kyo can be said to be top-looking actresses in the local entertainment industry. If the other party comes back next time, can they find a better one?


    It''s really not good, but the quality is not enough, and the quantity comes together.


    SM Entertainment does not have many others, but the women''s group can come up with a dozen.


    Ronan and his party did not stop in East Asia, but took the flight directly back to Los Angeles.


    On the one hand, Christmas is coming soon. This is the most important holiday for Americans. After this period of high-intensity overseas work, the team also needs to rest and adjust.


    On the other hand, the goal of financing has been fully achieved.


    Excluding the financing after the first phase, just calculating the first phase of next year''s financing of the Pacific Foundation, the long-term credit bank of the island country and the three major entertainment companies in Korea will raise a total of 275 million US dollars.


    In addition, Ronan has other financing channels.


    Even after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, private financing from Abu Dhabi might be troublesome. Relativity Entertainment is still able to raise funds from the Mountain Foundation in Mumbai, India and Koch Films in Germany.


    In this way, even if Shahai Entertainment produced multiple medium and large-scale production projects at the same time, the funds were quite sufficient.


    To achieve the financing goal, Ronan does not need to go to an indescribable country. After all, there are some huge risks that cannot be described in words.


    Especially the big scissors, there is no uniform and clear standard, which is really worrying.


    After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he took a short three-day break at Christmas and quickly went to work.


    He first met with Kazuo Inoue who came to Los Angeles, briefly talked about the situation after the other party came to Los Angeles, and then hosted a banquet for Kazuo Inoue and his party.


    The specific authorization negotiations were handed over to Netflix¡¯s Mark Randolph.


    The film and television works of the island countries cannot be sold in North America, and the Internet authorization price is lower. After Netflix has obtained the capital expansion of Relativity Entertainment, the current liquidity is still sufficient, and it is not a problem to obtain the authorization of some film and television works from overseas.


    Netflix is ??following the path of business operation on the right track, not a small street shop or workshop-style operation. Many things that touch the copyright law must be paid attention to.


    Before the new year, Jun Ji-hyun, accompanied by his agent, came to Los Angeles from South Korea. Ronan was busy with work. He hurriedly met with her and asked Connie to take it to the Warner Studios to find Sanda Remus. The crew arranged for Jun Ji Hyun to audition.


    In the script of "Grey''s Anatomy", there is an Asian character named Christina Young, who is the second or third supporting actress.


    In the beginning, Sanda Remus found an actress named Sandra Wu in accordance with Hollywood¡¯s usual aesthetics. Originally Ronan had no objection, but after seeing the photo of the actress, he directly rejected it. Selected this candidate.


    This so-called Asian American actress is really incompetent.


    Ronan felt that it was necessary to redefine the standards of Asian beauty in Hollywood.


    It just so happens that you can try Jun Ji Hyun first.


    The only problem is that compared to the role of an intern, Jun Ji-hyun is a bit younger, but fortunately, makeup can be solved.


    Ronan is the owner of the investment company and the first producer of the project. Sanda Remus does not have any money to say no. Jun Ji-hyun passed the audition very smoothly and called Ronan specifically to invite him to dinner. To express gratitude.


    As there was no time for the time being, Ronan pushed it later.


    Ronan stayed late at Warner Studios every day these days, exchanging views with director Gore Wibinski on the shooting and preparation of "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    The production budget of this project is as high as 120 million U.S. dollars, plus publicity and distribution costs, and the total investment is expected to reach 200 million U.S. dollars.


    According to the general situation in Hollywood, the global box office of the first part of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has to reach 600 million US dollars in order to guarantee a return on the box office.


    Regardless of the investor, or the director, the pressure is considerable.


    "Ronan, I want a certain time."


    In the office, Gore Wibinski asked directly: "Excluding the shooting, there is still a funding gap of 40 million US dollars in the preliminary preparations. When will the funds be available?"


    Ronan knew that Gore Wibinski was under great pressure and assured him: "You can rest assured that before January 5, the crew will have an extra 20 million dollars on the books, and the remaining 20 million dollars in the budget gap will be available when you need it. , Can go to the account of the guarantor of the film at any time."


    The long-term credit bank of the island country has been in contact with the Pacific Film Foundation, and the two sides are negotiating the exchange of funds. The first $100 million in financing will soon arrive.


    South Korea has always been very active. On the third day after Ronan returned to Los Angeles, the first financing of up to 35 million U.S. dollars went to the Pacific Foundation.


    But the money was not invested in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew, but was prioritized to start the two projects "Hurricane Rescue" and "Summer of Jeans".


    Especially for "Hurricane Rescue", the director and two leading actors are all in place, the script has been finalized long ago, and the crew has been established, and full preparations will begin after the funds are in place.


    "Summer of Jeans" is still in the stage of perfecting the script, but after the new year, the project will enter a period of rapid operation.


    For these three projects, Ronan also contacted Tony Koch. After the New Year, Koch Pictures will apply for the German tax refund according to the existing procedures.


    In particular, "Pirates of the Caribbean" has a production budget of up to 120 million U.S. dollars. Once the tax refund application is approved, the tax refund amount of 10% of the expected income will be as high as tens of millions of dollars.


    Ronan certainly couldn''t let go of this kind of legal income.


    Gore Wibinski discussed with Ronan about the shooting plan, and then said: "After the $20 million funding is in place, I will take most of the crew to Rosario in Baja California. The final preparations are carried out there. When filming, priority will be given to filming over there."


    Ronan agreed: "Yes." He then ordered: "You and the special effects team communicate well in advance."


    "Yeah." Gore Wibinski said, "I have already greeted them."


    Soon after the founding of the crew, Ronan decided to outsource the special effects production of "Pirates of the Caribbean" to Industrial Light and Magic, a subsidiary of Lucasfilm, which is the most powerful film feature production company in Hollywood and the world, although the fees are higher than ordinary small companies. High, but the special effects are more guaranteed.


    Special effects are one of the selling points of "Pirates of the Caribbean"Of course, quality must be guaranteed.


    Leaving the crew office, Ronan made a special trip to Studio 3 to see the training of the main actors, including Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Jeffrey Rush and Christian Bell The actors included are undergoing professional swordsmanship training suitable for film shooting.


    Movie swordsmanship training is completely different from competitive swordsmanship. The former must ensure that swordsmanship is beautiful and beautiful on the basis of certain authenticity.


    In accordance with Ronan''s request, the action guidance group of the crew removed a lot of fancy things when designing the action.


    In the past two years, under the influence of action directors from Hong Kong City, Hollywood action scenes are undergoing tremendous changes. While abandoning old-fashioned fights, they have not yet formed a new style, so there will be a strange dance like "Charlie Dang". sheet.


    After watching the training for a while, Ronan did not disturb the actors, and quickly left Studio 3.


    He got good news, and Robert Iger returned to Los Angeles.

 Chapter 328： Key film library

    In the reception room of the Burbank Business Club, Ronan met Robert Iger, who had just returned to Los Angeles.


    "Welcome back, Bob." Ronan shook hands with Robert Iger and asked specifically, "I''ll be back this time, won''t you leave?"


    Robert Iger has reached an agreement with the Legal Department of Relativity Entertainment and initialed the relevant agreement. At this time, he looked particularly calm, with a consistent smile, and said: "I don''t want to return to the island country."


    Ronan asked Robert Iger for two cups of black tea and said, "I have been looking forward to you staying in Los Angeles." He turned to the topic: "Bob, do you have any other requests?"


    Robert Iger was not polite, and said: "I need a car. I am not good at driving. I also need a driver. In addition, I have explained to the legal department that I work with Walt Disney. In the contract, there is a non-competition agreement. If I leave Disney and engage in the same industry, I need to pay Disney a penalty of up to US$2 million."


    "You don''t need to worry about this." Ronan was already prepared for this: "Relativity Entertainment will pay you a penalty."


    If Robert Iger is a senior executive of Walt Disney, this number may be in the tens of millions. Fortunately, Robert Iger has not yet made his mark.


    This is also the key factor in Relativity Entertainment that can impress Robert Iger.


    The CEO of a medium-sized company is more attractive than the middle-level management of a large company.


    More importantly, the current trend of Walt Disney''s civil unrest has become more and more obvious, so that Robert Iger, who has been affected, cannot see the future.


    Ronan asked concerned: "Did you submit your resignation report to Disney?"


    Robert Iger replied: "I have already called Michael Eisner to explain that the formal resignation report will be submitted when I go to Disney headquarters tomorrow. It may take a while to go through the formalities."


    Ronan still has this patience, and said: "I am waiting for you to join the Relativity Entertainment."


    Robert Iger was obviously in a very good mood and said: "I am looking forward to starting a new career in Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing. The addition of Robert Iger could undoubtedly make up for the relatively weak part of Relativity Entertainment''s management and operation.


    The negotiating team of the Legal Department had previously negotiated various conditions for joining with Robert Iger in Tokyo. Relativity Entertainment paid Robert Iger the US$2 million liquidated damages for the non-competition agreement as one of the conditions.


    Treatment is also an important factor that impressed Robert Iger.


    Previously, Robert Iger¡¯s annual salary at Walt Disney was $400,000. With various related incentives, the annual income before taxes could reach $600,000.


    After Robert Iger jumped to Relativity Entertainment, his annual salary rose to 800,000 US dollars, other things such as performance rewards and so on.


    In short, it''s easy to double revenue than Walt Disney''s time.


    This employment contract will not involve anything else for the time being. The relevant rewards are all done in the form of money. Ronan also leaves enough room for the inevitable increase in the salary of Robert Iger as the company develops in the future.


    Smiling Mickey Mouse''s previous life began with the acquisition of Pixar Studios. He is indeed a first-class professional manager in Hollywood and even the United States, but that is the future.


    It is impossible for Ronan to pay a remuneration that does not match his current worth because of Robert Iger''s possible future ability.


    For conditions such as equity option awards, let alone Ronan will not agree to it for the time being, even Robert Iger knows himself and never mentioned it during the negotiation.


    The topic of the two gradually turned to relativity entertainment.


    Robert Iger obviously has something to say, but unlike Michael Eisner, who promoted him, he is a moderate at work, and he pays great attention to the way he speaks and does things.


    "Relativity Entertainment has developed very fast in the past two years and has established a complete production and distribution channel." Robert Iger first gave Ronan a hand: "In just a few years, a new entertainment company can be established. The company has grown like this. Ronan, there can be no one in Hollywood doing better than you."


    Ronan is not stupid. He can hear something in Robert Iger''s words and said with a smile: "Bob, we are old friends, so just speak up if you have anything."


    Robert Iger smiled and said, "Ronan, have you thought about the next step in relativity entertainment?"


    Ronan pondered for a moment, and said: "Integrate company resources and optimize internally." He said unceremoniously: "Of course you have to lead this part of work.


    Robert Iger nodded and said: "This aspect can only be done after I enter the company and have a comprehensive understanding and mastery of the company."


    As soon as I entered a company, I didn''t even know the specific situation, so I started to make big moves, and my position was definitely unstable.


    "You have such an idea, I''m relieved." Ronan can see that a person like Robert Iger who has climbed up from the bottom and has more than 20 years of practical work experience is compared to the so-called young genius. , More suitable for company management. He asked again: "Bob, have you considered the next step you said?"


    Robert Iger said directly: "I think that with the company''s current development speed, in the next year or two, we should consider expanding the film library."


    Ronan said earnestly: "We thought of being together. However, Hollywood film rights are often not available for money."


    "Every film company regards the film library as the most valuable asset, and will not consider transferring the copyright of the film library as a last resort." Robert Iger has worked at Walt Disney for so long, and he naturally understands the actual situation: "The film library is Ronan, you know the importance of entertainment companies better than I do. The company can rely on film library copyrights to expand in the surrounding industry channels. For example, Relativity Entertainment, which just acquired Netflix, is extremely dependent on film library copyrights."


    Ronan told the truth: "I have been paying attention to the copyright of the film library for the past two years, but as early as the early and mid-nineties, the film library of a small and medium-sized company was divided by large companies."


    Previously, there was an opportunity to get the film company''s film library, but he voluntarily gave up. First, there were not many films in the Embassy Pictures film library, and the value was limited. Secondly, the funds in hand were too small.


    Given the situation at that time, the distribution channel must be preferred.


    "Relativistic Entertainment wants to continue to develop and expand. It is not enough to rely solely on new films." Robert Iger said very seriously: "Nowadays, the film industry, the proportion of box office revenue is getting lower and lower, and the surrounding industries are booming. The total annual box office in North America. However, tens of billions of dollars, the total scale of the film industry market exceeds 200 billion dollars a year, and the income of peripheral industries will directly determine the fate of the film company."


    Ronan knew that Robert Iger was telling the truth.


    Robert Iger continued: "The copyright of the film library will bring stable and huge income in terms of rental, DVD, TV broadcasting and emerging Internet income. It can rely on a large enough film library, and the company can also diversify its operations to avoid The risks inevitably brought by a single new film business."


    He added: "Disney has been in poor conditions in recent years, but it can guarantee stable income every year. The copyright of the film library plays an extremely critical role. Without the diversification of the huge film library, Walt Disney is acquiring After ABC TV, it will be in trouble."


    Ronan nodded, but suddenly said, "The copyright of Disney''s more than 20 animated feature films is so jealous."


    "That is Disney''s biggest and final capital." Robert Iger smiled and shook his head: "Ronan, we don''t have to play with the idea of ??those animated films, unless Disney goes bankrupt."


    Ronan''s voice changed: "I heard that the conflict between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner is getting more and more acute?"


    Robert Iger understands: "This is a problem caused by the income distribution between Pixar Studios and Disney Pictures. Disney Pictures is the publisher of Pixar Studios. More than 60% of Pixar''s animated feature films The income has all fallen into the hands of Disney. Of course, Pixar Studios is dissatisfied. Steve Jobs has consulted with Michael Eisner several times, but Michael Eisner has rejected them all."


    This is a contradiction caused by the distribution of interests. Ronan is not surprised. Pixar Studios signed a long-term distribution contract with Disney Pictures in the past to give the distribution company a strong position in Hollywood and the film industry. Even if Steve Jobs, There is no good way in the short term.


    Robert Iger suddenly realized something and immediately looked at Ronan, muttering to himself, as if his appetite was bigger than he thought.


    This is a good thing, isn''t it? He also thinks that the company in the future can have a larger scale, so there will be a bigger development platform.


    Ronan didn''t talk about the Pixar studio anymore, instead chatted with Michael Eisner.


    After a few words, Robert Iger suddenly felt that he would soon become the CEO of an entertainment group company It seems necessary to learn from Michael Eisner¡¯s lessons in future development.


    There is no doubt that this old boss played a vital and irreplaceable role in the development of Disney from a studio into a media and entertainment group.


    Walt Disney can have today, Michael Eisner is the number one hero.


    But the glory belongs to the past, and now from the perspective of the bystander, Michael Eisner seems to be betraying his family.


    The conflicts with the Weinstein brothers of Miramax are irreconcilable, and the traditional power of Disney led by Roy Disney is either you die or I die, and Steve Jobs, the helm of Pixar Studios, the key to the Disney animation business, is also there. Become an enemy...


    This gives people a kind of mistake, Michael Eisner seems to be against the world.


    Thinking of this, Robert Iger''s heart to leave Walt Disney is more determined. Michael Eisner is worried about the future. He is the person promoted by Michael Eisner. Leaving now is the best choice.

 Chapter 329： 1 good news

    Since Robert Iger has signed an agreement with Relativity Entertainment, Ronan also discussed with him about the current status and future of Relativity Entertainment. The two chatted from morning to noon. Lunch was also eaten in the business club. After eating, the discussion continued. Future plans.


    Ronan knows the general trend of the future and has an absolute advantage in judging film and television projects. What Robert Iger is good at is his relatively weak company operation and management.


    Robert Iger¡¯s words reflect the business characteristics of professional managers: ¡°Ronan, whether it¡¯s film libraries or other entertainment and media businesses, we should not evaluate any single research report. I can only say that we are measuring anything. Before doing business, we must fully consider its profitability!"


    Ronan nodded slightly, fully agreeing with Robert Iger''s point of view.


    Robert Iger added: "There has always been a lot of competition in the film market. Today''s competition is even more intense. We need to focus on brand building."


    "It seems you have a lot of ideas?" Ronan asked concerned.


    Robert Iger was very cautious and said: "Just after reading the information you provided, some very simple preliminary ideas may not be suitable for the company. My understanding of Relativity Entertainment is still not enough."


    Ronan said directly: "It doesn''t matter, this is our private exchange."


    Robert Iger thought for a while and said, "Ronan, according to your plan, I can understand that we define ourselves as an entertainment media company with diversified characteristics. Our future business will involve various fields, including film and television. , Consumer products and the Internet industry."


    He took a look at Ronan: "I want to say that in today''s world, having a brand that consumers love has great competitive advantage and strategic value. As a company, we want to have more achievements, and we must establish a better relationship with consumers. Intimate and more direct relationship."


    Ronan said: "In fact, I have been asking Relativity Entertainment to collect intellectual property rights, waiting for the right time to turn them into powerful film and television brands."


    Robert Iger became very interested in an instant: "Did you get a lot? When I was at Disney, I made suggestions to the senior management, but didn''t respond at all."


    Ronan said calmly: "I have obtained the copyrights, including the copyrights of more than 30 superheroes of Marvel comics and the surrounding copyrights; the copyrights of two sets of Hasbro toys; there are many other types of comics... "


    "Superhero movies?" Robert Iger responded quickly: "Do you think superhero movies will explode in the future?"


    Ronan said: ¡°Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ Spider-Man will be released next summer, and the details will be clear at a glance.¡±


    Robert Iger discovered that Ronan really walked ahead of Hollywood in many things.


    "What superhero copyrights did you get from Marvel Comics?" he asked.


    Ronan thought for a while and said in general: "Except for the copyrights of "Hulk", "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" that Marvel sold in the early years, most of the copyrights of the Avengers are now in Shahai. In the hands of entertainment."


    Robert Iger was a little surprised: "So many."


    If superhero movies really become popular, these copyrights will be extremely valuable in the future.


    Robert Iger understands that relativity entertainment can develop in just a few years. It is really not a fluke. Ronan¡¯s vision is probably very forward-looking.


    With such a decision-maker, perhaps relativistic entertainment is really promising.


    The two chatted until mid-afternoon. Because Ronan made an appointment with Robert Lee and took the initiative to leave, Robert Iger would also go back and make preparations. Tomorrow, he would formally submit his resignation report to Walt Disney.


    Ronan got on Bentley Elegant, and on the way back to Shahai Entertainment, he was still considering what Robert Iger said.


    Maybe Robert Iger is still not as good as the smiling Mickey Mouse in his previous life, but his more than 20 years of experience in the industry has allowed him to accumulate a wealth of experience, exercised good abilities, and what he lacks is the right platform and position.


    Just like in the previous life, before Robert Iger went to the top of Disney, who would have thought that such an inconspicuous guy, who was considered to be a character and style only suitable for letting the chaotic Disney progress, turned out to be the one who created the great era of Baby Di helmsman.


    Probably in this world, there are really many people who are capable and talented but have no opportunity.


    Robert Iger needs time to go through the resignation procedures, and it will take some time before he can take up his post at Relativity Entertainment.


    Returning to Shahai Entertainment, Ronan had just entered the office, and Robert Lee came over.


    Ronan pointed to the sofa: "Sit down."


    Robert Lee first put an agreement on Ronan¡¯s desk, then sat down and said: ¡°A good news. My negotiations with George Martin are over. I successfully won Game of Thrones and Kings. The rights to the four film adaptations of "The Disputes" and "A Storm of Ice and Rain" and George Martin''s "Feast of Crows" are currently being created. The copyrights of the adaptations were bought out at one time for 30 years, and the total cost was US$8 million."


    He simply explained: "George Martin is a Hollywood screenwriter and his agency is also a medium-sized company in the industry. He understands the model in the Hollywood circle very well. They initially asked for 15 million US dollars. When it comes to 8 million US dollars, they have already touched them. The psychological bottom line is now."


    Ronan appropriately encouraged: "Robert, you did a great job. The 8 million dollars is lower than my expectations."


    Robert added: "It''s mainly because of the preemptive right of later purchase and the right to expand the copyright of the adaptation. It is more difficult to keep the price down."


    Ronan asked, "Is all these copyrights taken down?"


    "Yes." Robert Lee confirmed: "The priority copyright of subsequent works and the expanded copyright of existing works are all in the hands of Shahai Entertainment."


    Ronan nodded, and rarely said, "Very good!"


    In this way, it not only grabbed the copyright of the film and television, but also gained the initiative in the future when the attention of the "Song of Ice and Fire" series was low.


    Just like Warner Bros. and Joanna Rowling, they will definitely share part of the proceeds with the original author in the future, but after the signing of this agreement, it means that the initiative is already in the hands of the production company.


    Even if George Martin didn''t write it out, the production company can give priority to filming film and television works, and even expand the existing story and worldview based on the original work, and develop related derivative series.


    Ronan agrees very much with the brand strategy mentioned by Robert Iger. "Game of Thrones" is a fairly large series of brands. In the words of the previous life after 2010, this is a super large IP.


    The so-called IP, namely Intellectual.Property, means "intellectual property" in Chinese.


    Disney is undoubtedly one of the originators of this aspect of operations. Relying on popular images such as Mickey Mouse that are popular all over the world, it has derived more than 200 different theme parks, plush toys, clothing, bags, mobile phone accessories, home decoration accessories, etc. The variety is far more significant than the film itself.


    As we all know, the enduring character of Disney cartoons is not only because they are recognized by the world, but also because Disney uses its own methods to set them into scenes and stories, and successfully build them into irreplaceable, indelible and timeless famous symbols.


    According to Ronan''s information from Robert Iger, more than 50% of Disney''s revenue now comes from the secondary consumption of classic IP image derivatives.


    This is also the direct reason why Robert Iger emphasized the film library.


    In the case of the overall poor condition of the company, Disney''s huge film library copyright supported half of the company''s revenue.


    Ronan collected a copy of the contract sent by Robert Lee and said: "Relativity Entertainment will set up a new copyright and legal department next year, and you will be responsible."


    Robert Lee smiled and said, "No problem."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "While taking into account the negotiations, you let people collect more information about animation films and related technical talents, such as Pixar Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios, Warner Bros. Animation and Twenty The Century Fox Animation Department, etc., must focus on them."


    Robert Lee was one of the first to follow Ronan, and immediately guessed Ronan''s intention: "The company is going to develop in animation production?"


    "It''s just intention for the time being." Ronan is very clear about the current strength and resources of Relativity Entertainment: "This is one of the future plans."


    Animated movies are different from live-action movies. They require not only creativity, but also technology.


    Today''s computer animation feature film, the best technically is undoubtedly Pixar Studios, and there are gaps in the rest.


    Robert Lee asked concerned: "Should we set up an animation production company by ourselves, or buy it?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "If there is a suitable opportunity, acquisition is a good choice. But if you can find relevant talents, you can also set up an animation department first." He looked at Robert Lee: "You have always been well informed, pay more attention. In this regard."


    "Okay." Robert Lee responded in one gulp I will submit a report to you every week. "


    Ronan nodded. There are currently two major animation studios in Hollywood, Pixar and DreamWorks.


    The former has been listed and signed a long-term issuance agreement with Disney. The company has a market value of several billion dollars, and Steve Jobs owns more than 50% of the shares and has absolute power.


    The latter is now a part of DreamWorks. Even if it is independent, with the character of Jeff Katzenberg, it is estimated that he will only choose to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment on the release.


    Then there is the Blue Sky Studio, but Ronan''s goal is bigger, Blue Sky is not a good choice.


    Moreover, 20th Century Fox had already been discussing the acquisition with Blue Sky Studio, and it is said that it may dissolve its animation department for this reason.


    Ronan shook his head slightly, temporarily letting go of these thoughts.


    Robert Lee then said: "Avi Allard called me yesterday to ask when our Marvel superhero film adaptation plan will start."

 Chapter 330： Talk about friendship

    "What''s going on with Marvel?" Ronan asked strangely: "Didn''t you tell them before? It will take a few years for me to promote the superhero movie project."


    Robert Lee explained: "Marvel executives including Avi Allard watched Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ internal preview for Spider-Man. Most people believed that the film would be a success. Want more success to help them get out of their current predicament."


    Ronan thought about it for a moment and said, "You tell Avi-Allard that it will take us 04 years at the earliest to plan a superhero movie project."


    Planning does not mean the start of preparations. It is normal for a top big production film to take one or two years from planning to preparation.


    Robert Lee said: "Okay, there shouldn''t be a big problem there." He added: "Marvel comics are also staring at Twentieth Century Fox, wanting Twentieth Century Fox to accelerate the progress of the "X-Men" series. "


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You also pay attention to the "X-Men" project of 20th Century Fox."


    Robert Lee responded, "Okay."


    Ronan confessed a few more words. When Robert Lee left, he turned on his computer, logged on to the Internet, and checked the news about 20th Century Fox and the "X-Men" series.


    "X-Men 2" will not be released until 2003.


    This series is also extremely valuable, but Marvel Comics sold the copyright to Twentieth Century Fox a long time ago.


    It is almost impossible to get back the copyright from 20th Century Fox.


    The benefits of this series are huge.


    Think about the twentieth century Fox¡¯s past life almost used a model, the X-Men overturned and filmed so many films, in order to accumulate money, he did not hesitate to create a feeling effect, let Uncle Wolf hang up...


    I remember that a colleague once summed up the stories of the two "X-Men" series before and after, which made sense.


    A group of people will always be divided into two factions to fight for life and death because of one thing. They will always show the heroic ability. Not enough self-control can destroy the world. In fact, no one can be handsome once in a fight; Professor x will always be Making mistakes, being caught, and being used, Magneto is always a shit-cutter. After a devastating meal, he always thinks he is compassionate and compassionate. God treats him such a mutant unfairly. The whole world owes him trillions of dollars...


    Then all mutants will ignore Magneto¡¯s willful standing in line and the great destruction it brings, and after doing the opposite of "Peace", they still believe that he is one of us countless times.


    Ronan didn''t watch "Apocalypse" and "Black Phoenix". The three silly version of Phoenix is ??really strong and scary. He was told that he, a person who often looks at his face, has no desire to consume.


    No way, sometimes the external image of an actor can really determine the audience¡¯s choice. For example, Ronan not only dislikes the three silly black phoenix, but as a person who has watched every Marvel superhero movie in the theater, he would not buy it. Tickets to support menstrual aunts.


    As soon as the trailer for the previous menstrual aunt came out, he felt that he would withdraw from the ranks of Marvel movie viewers.


    Perhaps at that time, Marvel chose actors to focus first on affinity, and then on body and face.


    Marvel holds so many superhero copyrights in his hands, Ronan is not in a hurry. The best era of superhero movies has not yet begun. The two series of "Spiderman" and "X-Men" can open up more for the latecomers. Market space.


    Anyway, in the next two years, there will be many superhero movies going to the minefield on this road.


    Early the next morning, after Ronan convened the key management personnel of Shahai Entertainment for a meeting, Lindsay Bill came over.


    "Hi, Ronan." Lindsay Bill sat behind the desk holding the text.


    Ronan glanced at it and asked, "Why, the first draft of the script was completed so quickly?"


    Lindsay Bill placed the text in front of Ronan and said, "Yes." She muttered in a voice that Ronan could hear: "That Miss Anne Hathaway calls me at least two calls a day, I speed up the script writing process."


    Ronan said directly: "Her opinions don''t need to be considered, you can write whatever you want, as long as the character settings are like hers."


    "I understand." Lindsay Bill said with a delicate smile, "I have not been affected by her. All the creations are completed according to the existing plan submitted to you before."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I am very relieved of your creative level."


    In any case, I have cooperated with Lindsay Bill for three games, and I understand Lindsay Bill''s ability.


    "Look at the script first," Lindsay Bill said.


    When Ronan opened the text, he found that it was not just the script, but there were also a lot of character drawings in it, all of which were sketches with a delicate and elegant style, which should have been made by women.


    He flipped through it quickly, and there were more than 20 artwork, which took up a considerable thickness. The actual script was less than half of the overall thickness of the document.


    "You drew the artwork?" Ronan asked.


    Lindsay Bill replied: "Yes, I painted it." She explained: "You asked me to design the heroine based on Miss Anne Hathaway. I got an inspiration. The characters have a more intuitive and three-dimensional image. It is conducive to script creation, so I deliberately drew these artwork before writing the story of the script."


    Ronan let go of the artwork, read the script, and said at the same time: "The painting is good, the top level in the amateur level."


    Lindsay Bill was a little proud: "I practiced specifically when I was in school."


    Ronan took a quick look at the script, and it was similar to the previous outline. The script was adapted in a larger range, which is an inevitable choice for film adaptation.


    "The emotional part is good." Ronan squeezed his chin and said, "Several designs are very touching."


    Lindsay Bill once again showed a delicate smile: "I made a few good friends when I was in middle school and university. The descriptions in the relevant passages in the book are too old-fashioned, and they are things that students in the 1990s would do. , I abandoned it, borrowed my own experience and redesigned."


    She was very thoughtful, and further said: "When we discussed the script outline through the mailbox before, you said that this film is a rich emotional feast, so I focused on the beauty and power of friendship, so that the audience can find their own Shadow, will start the journey with these characters."


    Ronan held a positive attitude: "Good idea."


    Lindsay Bill was inspired and said: "The beauty and moving part of the story lies in the truth, the first love, the first loss, the first tragedy, and all the humor and good time with friends. , This is what everyone has experienced."


    Ronan closed the script and said: "The script needs to be streamlined. The length of the future film will be about 100 minutes. Your script is too long."


    This is the first draft, and there is still much room for improvement. He added: "As for the emotional part of the characters, remember one thing, don¡¯t be too sentimental, and don¡¯t put on airs. The main characters in the story are not bad guys, they are all vivid and ordinary. people."


    Lindsay Bill has always been active thinking, and said: "I see. Girls'' friendship does not need to be mixed with other impurities."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, that''s what it means."


    "Four girls in adolescence facing separation, their emotions are conveyed in a pair of jeans, and they have written the most beautiful stories about friendship in their rebellious growth."


    Lindsay Bill seems to be speaking to Ronan, the boss and producer, and more like to himself: "Simple friendship and sweet youth are waiting for the encounters that they bring to each other, creating a youthful and fresh Dreamy, tedious summer vacation will become interesting."


    While talking, Lindsay Bill seemed to be touched. She stood up and walked around and said: "The beauty of affection, friendship and love, and the rendering of youth are seamless in the aesthetic style. Stories can always be touched by subtle things. Youth is the envy of people. This is not just a film about friendship. It also tells the audience that they must believe that simple friendship will last forever."


    Ronan almost couldn''t keep up with the female screenwriter''s thinking jump speed, Lindsay Bill seemed to be in a creative burst, full of ideas.


    This is a good thing for the movie, and Ronan, as a producer, won''t pass the script until he nods.


    Lindsay Bill looked at Ronan and asked, "Is this all right?"


    Ronan said directly: "Linsai, the script is what I said, as well as your ideas, continue to improve, don''t be disturbed by others, you are solely responsible for the script of this project."


    "Okay." Lindsay Bill was mobilized in an instant: "After the modification is completed, I will send it to you as soon as possible."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes." He warned again: "You are calm, you have plenty of time."


    The "Summer of Jeans" project can only be funded after the start of the new year. The crew now only determines the producer, screenwriter and the first heroine. Other actors and positions need to be recruited as soon as possible The preparations will not officially start until February.


    After Lindsay Bill left, Ronan considered the choice of actors for the four heroines. In addition to Anne Hathaway, others would choose newcomers.


    This is not the point of consideration.


    Among them, these four are all white girls, Ronan is considering whether to add actors with other skin colors.


    According to the development trend of the future society, a white, a Latino, an African and an Asian are undoubtedly the best configuration. Especially for African Americans, like this four heroine film, if there is not an African American, wait for it to be sprayed with blood.


    The hat of racial discrimination can absolutely crush people.


    Ronan gave up this idea after careful consideration. The current situation in Hollywood has not yet reached such a level, and the film also has original books. Even if some people have a lot of criticism, it can be said that they respect the original.


    Next, you can let Shahai Entertainment issue an announcement to recruit relevant cast and crew members.

 Chapter 331： Desired effect

    As in the past, the recruitment of actors, directors, and other behind-the-scenes positions was quickly released through media recruitment, agency announcements, and guild announcements.


    Ronan''s focus is still on the director.


    The role of an excellent director for the film is self-evident, and Shahai Entertainment also initially contacted several directors.


    Someone recommended the director to Ronan.


    In a cafe in Burbank, Anne Hathaway just returned to Los Angeles from New York after Christmas. After hearing that Shahai Entertainment was looking for the director of "Jeans Summer", she quickly contacted Ronan and asked him to be there. Meet here.


    The two have a very deep and old relationship. Looking at Ronan on the opposite side, Anne Hathaway asked with very concern: "I heard that you are currently looking for a director for "Jeans in Summer". Are there any suitable candidates?"


    Ronan took a look at Anne Hathaway. Anne Hathaway has a bold personality. Sometimes she thinks things rough, but because of the Hollywood environment, she is also a little cautious.


    "I have contacted several directors." Ronan said simply: "I haven''t responded to any letters for the time being."


    Upon hearing this, Anne Hathaway relaxed, if Ronan had already decided on the director, she would not have to talk too much.


    Anne Hathaway smiled and said, "I think someone might be suitable."


    Ronan asked directly: "Who? Tell me about it."


    Anne Hathaway stirred the coffee slowly and said: "Gary Marshall, the director of "The Princess Diaries" with me, has great experience in shooting this type of film.


    Hearing this name, Ronan seriously considered it. In some respects, "Jeans of Summer" and "Princess Diaries" have many similarities, and they can even be attributed to the same type of movie.


    Anne Hathaway added: "Director Gary Marshall also directed "The Enemy", "Pretty Woman" and "The Running Bride" before, and he is good at movies with women as the protagonists."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I know something about Director Marshall."


    Frankly speaking, the director recommended by Anne Hathaway is very reliable.


    But Ronan also had doubts. After thinking about Gary Marshall''s situation, he asked: "Annie, how old is Gary Marshall this year? Is he 70 years old?"


    Anne Hathaway recalled, and said: "Should be seventy-one years old soon."


    "What about his physical condition?" Ronan said his biggest doubt.


    After all, a 70-year-old director, you can''t ask him to face the high-intensity director work like a 40-50 year old director.


    Anne Hathaway immediately understood Ronan''s concern and said: "He is in good health. Disney also intends to let him film the second part of "The Princess Diaries"."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Gary Marshall is also a good candidate. Annie, thank you for your recommendation."


    "What are you polite with me?" Anne Hathaway said deliberately with a hint of dissatisfaction: "Why did you meet me suddenly?"


    She said softly: "I am the heroine of this project, and I hope the crew can find a good director."


    Ronan laughed: "Don''t worry, Annie. I will definitely find the best director for this project."


    Anne Hathaway heard the meaning of Ronan''s words and asked: "There are other candidates."


    "Didn''t I just say that I have contacted several directors, but I haven''t replied yet." Ronan said casually: "The company will also conduct inspections based on actual conditions.


    Even if the relationship with Anne Hathaway is unusual and there are many special exchanges, Ronan will not be on such an important job, just listen to her recommendation, and make a hasty decision.


    Anne Hathaway is a heroine who is very concerned about future directors and asked: "Do you know which director candidates are there?"


    Ronan pondered for a moment, and said, "The previous contact was Nancy Meyers, but she never responded. This female director has a natural advantage in female subjects."


    "It''s her." Anne Hathaway knew the famous female director: "One of the best female directors in Hollywood right now."


    Ronan said directly: "The Gary Marshall you recommended is also good. He will also become one of the main choices of Shahai Entertainment."


    Multiple candidates means one more backup plan.


    Needless to say, Gary Marshall has been working with Julia Roberts before, and many of Big Mouth¡¯s big-selling romance movies are directed by Gary Marshall.


    Nancy Meyers is a screenwriter and is currently the most famous work. One is "Born to Be a Couple" based on the children''s book of German writer Erich Kestner, which made Lindsay Lohan popular. Super child star; the other is the famous "Men 100%", which set a box office record for female directors.


    Anne Hathaway talked with Ronan about the movie and asked: "Do you have time this weekend? Let''s go to Las Vegas together?"


    Ronan shook his head: "Sorry, Annie, I''ve been very busy recently." Seeing Anne Hathaway''s slightly disappointed expression, he simply explained: "I''m going to San Francisco the day after tomorrow. I might stay there for a while."


    Anne Hathaway snorted and said, "So busy."


    Ronan smiled: "I bought an Internet company some time ago, and just completed the capital expansion and capital injection. The company has many adjustments. I need to go over and see."


    "Okay." Anne Hathaway said very seriously: "I will wait for you in Los Angeles."


    Ronan thought of staying in San Francisco for a period of time and offered to invite: "Annie, go to my place at night. My chef has learned a few new dishes. Are you interested in trying it?"


    Anne Hathaway certainly wouldn''t refuse, and said: "Okay." She glanced at her watch: "Where am I waiting for you?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You can go around, I''m going to the Warner Studios, and I''ll call you after I finish my work."


    "Yeah." Anne Hathaway nodded.


    Ronan quickly left the cafe and drove to the Warner Studios. This afternoon, he had an appointment with Jeffrey Abrams to discuss some things about "Hurricane Rescue."


    As early as when Ronan left Los Angeles to go to East Asia, Shahai Entertainment signed Jeffrey Abrams''s director contract for "Hurricane Rescue", and Jeffrey Abrams was also hired by the crew. With the assistance of production manager Steven Mark, the formal preparatory work began.


    "Funds will gradually be in place after the New Year."


    In the studio''s office, Ronan said to Jeffrey Abrams: "Don''t worry about this, all the preparations are going on as planned."


    Although Jeffrey Abrams is the first official film director, but from 1990 to now, he has worked as a screenwriter, actor and producer in Hollywood, and directed TV series, experience and ability. It''s not a problem.


    He said: "Can all the funds be available before the start of the auction?"


    Ronan replied very surely: "I just succeeded in financing." He also stabilized people''s hearts: "The total financing of the first phase is as high as nearly 300 million US dollars."


    Jeffery Abrams has a feeling of taking a breath. Such a large financing, let alone a medium-to-lower investment scale project like "Hurricane Rescue", even if two top Hollywood businesses are being promoted at the same time. No problem with big productions.


    In an instant, Jeffrey Abrams felt confident and said: "Mr. Anderson, as long as there is no problem with funding, I am confident that the shooting will be completed in the middle of next year, and all post-production will be completed by November, and will never delay next year''s film. Show schedule."


    He then said: "For the sake of shooting, I hope that during the preparation period, the actors can have more adequate training."


    Jeffery Abrams sees things quite clearly, knowing that he might not have enough weight when facing Liam Neeson.


    Ronan asked directly: "What are your plans?"


    Jeffery Abrams said: "You told me that when this movie was made, the currently popular CG special effects were used as little as possible."


    "Yes." Ronan emphasized: "I hope this film can give people a more realistic look."


    Jeffery Abrams stood up, opened a sketch hung on the wall, pointed to some design patterns, and said: "In this way, the most effective action effect needs to be directly achieved in the shooting. Brian was able to remove all obstacles flexibly."


    Ronan agreed: "This is the effect I want."


    "So, I have to arrange a lot of pre-shooting rehearsals for Liam Neeson, because I want him to do his best to complete the action of the film himself." Jeffrey Abrams said very seriously: "Of course~www .novelhall.com~ I will not let him jump off the bridge or crash, but he has a lot of fighting shots, so it takes a lot of time to practice, which is very strict for him. After the previous rehearsal After that, he must at least be able to complete all the sparring scenes, which will also make shooting more handy and freely."


    "I understand." Ronan could understand the meaning of the words: "Liam is undergoing fitness training. After the new year, he will join the crew after completing the first stage of fitness training and practice with the action design. Don''t worry. I have communicated with Liam, and a lot of rehearsal is not a problem."


    Jeffery Abrams breathed a sigh of relief: "That''s fine."


    Liam Neeson is the biggest actor in the crew and has also been nominated for an Oscar. The communication problem with him is what Jeffery Abrams is most worried about.


    Ronan added: "Liam Neeson is very dedicated, and everything can be done as planned. If you have any questions, you can communicate with me in time."


    I also talked to Jeffrey Abrams about going to France for location shooting. Ronan left the Warner Studios before leaving get off work. He was about to go to Anne Hathaway, but received Wu A call from Vibauer.

 Chapter 332： Good at

    In the Shahai Entertainment staff lounge, Anne Hathaway looked curiously as a burly man walked towards Ronan''s office through the open door.


    Anne Hathaway looked at the delicate girl diagonally across and asked: "Linsey, who is that person?"


    Lindsay Bill took a glance, continued looking down at the script, and replied: "Uvi Bauer, a German director."


    "This is Uvi Bauer who directed "House of Death"?" Anne Hathaway was a little surprised: "This is not like a director, but more like a street gang member in Queens, New York."


    Lindsay Bill kept his eyes on the script: "I wonder if this kind of person can be a director. But Ronan thinks he will succeed, and the commercial success of "House of Death" has also been a huge success."


    Anne Hathaway instantly turned into Ronan and blew: "Ronan''s vision is not comparable to us."


    Lindsay Bill shrugged slightly, and didn''t answer Anne Hathaway.


    In the office, Ronan saw Uvi Bauer''s full face again.


    Compared to other people who think Uvi Bauer looks a bit fierce, Ronan felt that this face was full of joy because he had seen a lot of information about Uvi Bauer in his previous life.


    A director who can become a public enemy of game fans, who else besides Uvi Bauer?


    The game adaptation of the movie is definitely Uvi Bauer''s masterpiece, this time Ronan is no exception.


    "Good news!" Uvi-Bauer said to Ronan excitedly: "Ronan, I have good news!"


    Ronan let Uvi-Bauer sit down first, and then said, "Share it."


    Uvi-Bauer quickly said: "I have negotiated the film adaptation rights for a game?" He reminded: "Remember that I told you last year that there is a computer game that will be released in the fall? After the game is launched , I found a game production company, worked with them for more than two months, and finally reached an agreement on film adaptation."


    Hearing what he said, Ronan praised: "Well done, Uvi. The news you brought is really good."


    Uvi-Bauer has cooperated with Shahai Entertainment once. Knowing Ronan¡¯s serious and responsible attitude, he quickly opened the briefcase, took out the project plan, put it on the desk in front of Ronan, and said, "This is mine. You have a look at the planning and related materials."


    When Ronan saw the thick pile, he didn''t look at it immediately. He had to take the time to take a closer look and said, "You can talk briefly."


    Uvi-Bauer has rare seriousness on his face, saying: "The game is the "Dungeon Siege" released by GPG Studios last year. It is a role-playing type of magic theme. After the game was launched, it has received enthusiastic response from game fans. Supporters Quite a lot, if we adapt a movie, we naturally have a considerable audience."


    After experiencing the operation of the movie "House of the Dead", Uvi-Bauer has obvious experience in movies.


    Ronan squeezed his chin: "This game project seems to be good."


    The game "Dungeon Siege" is quite famous in its previous life. If there are enough audiences among game fans, it will attract more attention and it is estimated that more people will join the ranks of attacking Uvi Bauer.


    Proper guidance at that time is likely to bring about a situation where watching movies scold Uvi Bauer.


    However, it is necessary to control the scale of investment.


    "How much production budget do you expect?" Ronan asked.


    Uvi-Bauer was looking forward to it and said: "It doesn''t need to be too much, but how can it be more expensive than the previous one?"


    The previous production budget was only 3 million U.S. dollars, which also included the copyright fees for the game adaptation film. Ronan thought about it and asked, "What kind of movie do you plan to make?"


    Uvi Bauer seems to have thought about it a long time ago: "Although this is a game adaptation, I am going to take off the coat of the game. It makes people feel more like an epic legend and brings more enjoyment to the audience."


    This is similar to "House of Death", Ronan quite agrees: "From the game, but out of the game."


    Uvi-Bauer laughed and said: "After "House of Death", I really discovered something, especially the game adaptation of the movie. The game is completely different from the movie. It is suitable for the setting and plot of the game, and may not be suitable. Adapted into a movie."


    He is confident: "For the case of "Dungeon Siege", the game settings are too complicated and not intuitive enough for the movie. Therefore, I am going to adapt this film into a heroic revenge movie, roughly telling a farmer on the road to revenge. , The story of finally becoming a hero and saving a kingdom."


    Ronan folded his hands on the arm of the chair and said, "This is Hollywood."


    Uvi-Bauer added: "I will not copy all the plot settings in the game. I intend to add many new elements. It is understandable to add a little scale to the film. This can have a positive effect and help the whole The story is raised to a whole new level, which can distinguish the film from those traditional game adaptations."


    "Yes." Ronan believes that the value of the film is more reflected in Uvi-Bauer himself: "I will give you a clear reply after I read the plan."


    Uvi-Bauer reminded: "Don''t delay for too long, and send professionals as soon as possible to discuss copyright transfer with GPG studio."


    Ronan said, "Don''t worry, I will give you an answer before the new year."


    Uvi-Bauer stood up: "I won''t bother. Goodbye, Ronan."


    Ronan stood up and shook hands with Uvi-Bauer and escorted him out of the office.


    Call Anne Hathaway. Ronan took the plan sent by Uvi Bauer and returned to Beverly Hills with her. On the way back, he read the plan while thinking about the feasibility of the project.


    Controlling the scale of investment is the first condition, and we must strive to keep the production budget of this film at around 10 million US dollars.


    Publicity and marketing are the key to making the film profitable, and the key point is Uvi Bauer himself.


    Then there is the actor. I remember that the protagonist of the previous life was Jason Statham. As a rare star who can perfectly control the bald hairstyle, if the pay is right, it would be nice to get Jason Statham.


    B-level film big coffee still has a certain appeal.


    "Want to work?" Anne Hathaway looked at the plan in Ronan''s hand curiously: "So ecstatic."


    Ronan closed the plan, picked it up and shook it, and said: "German director Uvi Bauer has planned a big project and wants to get Shahai Entertainment to invest."


    Anne Hathaway is an actor. Hearing the term big project, she immediately became interested and asked, "What big project?"


    Rona said in general: "Magic type...well, how can I put it, the subject matter is similar to Tolkien''s "Lord of the Rings"."


    Anne Hathaway became more interested: "Magic movies are now popular in Hollywood." She tentatively asked Ronan: "Is there a role suitable for me?"


    Ronan shook his head and said, "Annie, this project is not for you."


    This is the truth, starring in a game-adapted movie directed by Uvi Bauer, without the prosperous beauty of Jason Statham, is very likely to hinder future development.


    "Oh." Anne Hathaway responded.


    Ronan glanced at her. The two have always been very happy together. He rarely explained: "Because this is a bad movie that can be expected."


    Anne Hathaway looked at him strangely: "Bad film? Why do you want to shoot a bad film?"


    Ronan said directly: "I am a producer and a businessman. As long as the film is profitable, there is no fundamental difference between a classic good movie and a super bad movie."


    Anne Hathaway opened her mouth: "I understand."


    Bentley elegantly drove into the future world estate, Ronan and Anne Hathaway quickly entered the restaurant to enjoy the dinner carefully prepared by Ronan''s personal chef.


    Ronan specially let the kitchen prepare luxurious and exquisite meals.


    The first dishes are potato salad with black truffle and smoked salmon, which melts in your mouth.


    After the Australian pumpkin seed soup is the main course, there are two main courses: the first is pan-fried deep-sea red fish and sturgeon roe sauce with seafood cream sauce, and the other is Wellington beef tenderloin with foie gras mushrooms.


    The final dessert is Fona Premium Chocolate Raspberry Cake.


    These dishes can also be eaten in three-Michelin-star restaurants, but in Ronan¡¯s manor, from ingredients to condiments, all the most high-end goods on the market are used. The raw materials alone cost more than US$20,000.


    Ronan is very clear that as the company''s development is on the right track, income continues to increase, and more and more attention is paid to luxury and enjoyment in life, and it is difficult to turn back.


    Things like yachts and private jets also appeared in his life planning for a while.


    Of course not now.


    As night fell, and the sky was completely dark, Ronan took Anne Hathaway to the terrace on the roof garden, catalyzed by a bottle of red wine, and enjoyed private moments with the sky full of stars.


    Then Ronan found out that he had forgotten one thing and did not order Selena Kyle''s professional equipment.


    Fortunately, there is still time in the future. Anne Hathaway, who is in her early twenties, is a good time to be beautiful.


    White as snow, graceful posture coupled with exquisite features and elegant smile, enough to attract Ronan for a long time.


    After the New Year, Ronan quickly handled the work at hand. The first investment made by the Long-Term Credit Bank of the Island Country and the three major entertainment companies in South Korea, after entering the Pacific Film Foundation¡¯s account, immediately transferred the corresponding amount to "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Hurricane "Rescue" and "Summer of Jeans" on the accounts of the three crews.


    After reading the plan for "Dungeon Siege" submitted by Uvi Bauer, Ronan also approved the game adaptation film project. The production cost is expected to be 10 million US dollars, and he quickly contacted the game studio to discuss copyright authorization issues. .


    In addition, he also asked people from the company''s production department to contact Jason Statham to see if he could invite Jason Statham to play the leading role.


    After dealing with these tasks, Ronan left Los Angeles and went to San Francisco to deal with some business related to Netflix.


    Relativity Entertainment started with the acquisition of Netflix. In addition to injecting capital, it also made a lot of preparations including exploring the license of the film.


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 Chapter 333： Lots of questions

    In San Jose, in the Santa Clara Valley, southern San Francisco Bay, California, Ronan, Mark Randolph and Jim Cook arrived at the FedEx cargo transfer station in San Jose, accompanied by a middle-aged man wearing FedEx work clothes. .


    Jim Cook is not the original veteran of Netflix. He joined the company in 2000 and is currently the head of the warehousing and delivery department.


    "Thank you, Horst." Jim Cook said to the middle-aged man in FedEx work clothes.


    The middle-aged man named Horst said with a smile: "You are welcome, we are old friends, and Netflix has been supporting FedEx''s business."


    Netflix uses FedEx''s overnight delivery service, with relatively high freight rates and substantial profit margins.


    Most importantly, he knew that Netflix might be out of trouble, and the business had a period of upswing.


    Horst took the three people to a machine that was working and introduced: ¡°This is the cargo roller sorter, which is one of the new cargo handlers that FedEx began to deploy around the world in 2000. It is mainly used for sorting. Pick small goods and transport them to temporary storage stations leading to different areas according to the barcode."


    Ronan stepped forward and took a look. Behind the entrance of the processor is the most important high-speed roller belt for sorting.


    Mark Randolph, who followed him, was affectionate and serious, and said in a low voice: "This is simply a DVD killer."


    Jim Cook also found the problem and couldn''t help but said: "Horst, have all the old equipment been revoked?"


    "Yes." Horst didn''t seem to hear Mark Randolph''s words: "The efficiency of the old equipment is too low. The new high-speed roller sorter can increase the sorting efficiency by 30%."


    Jim Cook endured his words later and improved so much efficiency. FedEx will definitely not bring back old equipment because of Netflix, let alone use time-consuming and labor-intensive manual sorting.


    Mark Randolph looked at Ronan, saw Ronan not speaking, and said to Jim Cook, "Let''s start."


    Jim Cook picked up a tray and dumped the DVD discs in the paper envelopes onto the high-speed roller sorter. As the rollers turned, all the paper envelopes moved forward.


    Before long, all the envelopes came to an end and fell into the tray on the lower side. A FedEx sorter quickly walked over.


    The tray was quickly brought over. Ronan, Mark Randolph, and Jim Cook each picked up several envelopes and checked them. Two out of a dozen envelopes were damaged.


    "Change a bag." Mark Randolph said, "Go on."


    Jim Cook took another prepared tray and poured the jacket containing the DVD discs on the roller sorter. After recycling, the jacket still had a break.


    The cost of packaging envelopes for each pallet is almost the same, with different materials and designs.


    Machines that use barcodes for automatic sorting have greatly improved the efficiency and error rate of logistics goods sorting, but for Netflix''s usual postal business, it has caused many inconveniences.


    Since last year, the damage rate of DVDs sent by Netflix has remained high, which is a major reason.


    With an attitude of being responsible for its customers, FedEx is also actively assisting Netflix in solving this situation.


    Ronan has limited knowledge of logistics. He spends most of his time watching and rarely speaks.


    Jim Cook took the trouble to dump the packaged DVD discs in a dozen trays into the sorter to observe the sorting situation.


    Horst is very serious and responsible and has always been by Jim Cook.


    Ronan saw that the others were far away, and asked Mark Randolph in a low voice, "Have you ever thought of solving this before?"


    "It''s not that I haven''t thought about it, but the conditions are temporarily not allowed." Mark Randolph said concisely: "Since 2000, the company''s main energy has been on raising funds, and Hastings and I have not paid enough attention to this matter. In addition. , Cook negotiated with FedEx several times to find a solution through field inspections, but FedEx refused all of them."


    He shook his head and said, "We worked with the postal service in the second half of last year, but the damage was similar."


    Hearing this, Ronan had only one feeling that the previous Netflix was not going well.


    Mark Randolph continued: "Until mid-December, FedEx suddenly agreed." He glanced at Horst: "The news that Netflix was acquired and the group company injected capital and expanded shares just spread. ..."


    He did not go on, but Ronan understood the meaning behind it.


    For FedEx, FedEx had the right to ask for what is right and wrong in the past, and FedEx has the right to refuse it. However, seeing that Netflix may usher in a period of rapid business development because of sufficient funds, FedEx agreed to assist Netflix in solving the damage Problem.


    In fact, both sides are blameless. Netflix and FedEx are both commercial companies, and the choices they make are all based on their own profits.


    The damage rate of mailed goods can be said to be one of the key issues facing Netflix. Ronan also listened to Mark Randolph''s detailed explanation. If the packaging is too thick, the first thing you will face is the increase in FedEx shipping costs, and then the increase in packaging material costs. And other issues.


    At present, the leasing business is already losing money. If the cost continues to increase, the loss may continue to rise.


    Jim Cook''s idea is to find a more ideal delivery plan while keeping the freight and packaging material costs unchanged or even lower.


    To reduce shipping costs, the packaging envelopes used by Netflix must be cheap, light and durable.


    Ronan had a black eye on the logistics industry, and had never contacted anything other than mailing and receiving.


    Ability in this area is basically equivalent to zero, so naturally I won''t make any suggestions.


    Mark Randolph is not much better.


    The two appear here, more to show the attitude of attaching great importance to this issue.


    After dozens of repetitions, Jim Cook stopped, first carefully inspected all the envelopes, and then chatted with Horst for a while, and then found the FedEx professional sorters and pickers, detailed Asked.


    Horst invited Ronan and Mark Randolph into the nearby office.


    Ronan knew that they couldn''t help, so he went to the office and waited patiently. This wait was all morning.


    Near noon, Jim Cook walked into the office.


    "How is it?" Mark Randolph asked.


    Ronan also looked over there. This is already a key issue restricting the development of Netflix, and he and Netflix did not have the strength to make FedEx change their business processes.


    If Netflix ships tens of thousands of shipments every day, these are not problems at all.


    "After talking with Horst and the two process employees, I found a feasible operating procedure." Jim Cook picked up the cup, drank the water in one breath, and said, "This is a stupid way."


    Horst did not follow up. There were only three people from Netflix. Jim Cook said directly: "Whether the post, or FedEx or other companies, we are temporarily unable to let them design a special process for Netflix. DVD mailing The business itself is also very small. This kind of independent DVD mailing is even carried out by Netflix on a large scale."


    Ronan supported the armrest of the chair with both hands, fully realizing that it was a question of strength after all.


    Small companies do not have enough weight in front of large companies.


    Jim Cook continued: "So, I can only deal with it in a dumb way for the time being. When we deliver goods to FedEx, we put the mail into different bags according to FedEx''s sorting geographic standards, bypassing all automation. Operation process, deliver them directly to the freight end."


    Mark Randolph said helplessly: "This is indeed a dumb way."


    Ronan asked, "Is there no way for FedEx or the Post to provide more detailed sorting services?"


    "There is no way." Jim Cook sighed: "Our mailing volume is too small."


    But his eyes were hopeful: "If our average daily shipment volume can be increased to more than 20,000, then only a slight swing between the Post and FedEx will solve this problem."


    Ronan was somewhat disappointed, but he also knew that even if Relativity Entertainment injected capital, Netflix would not be able to eat fat all at once, and said: "Jim, you are a professional who is directly responsible for this business. If you think it is feasible, do it for now Right."


    He added: "In 2002, our business will develop rapidly, and these problems will be resolved."


    Mark Randolph pointed out the key: "After all, it is our company''s lack of strength."


    Thanks to Horst, Ronan and the three left the FedEx logistics center in San Jose to find a place to have lunch together and continue to discuss the morning''s affairs by the way.


    Although Ronan knows the general trend of Netflix''s development and even knows many key operating principles, he still faces many difficulties if he wants to make such a company bigger.


    Logistics and transportation should not only consider delivery to the customer, but also take into account the customer''s return mail, because the customer places the order with the mailing fee included, and then Netflix pays the courier company for the round-trip freight.


    When the customer returns the mail, the automatic sorting process cannot be avoided, so after repeated experiments throughout the morning, Jim Cook chose the jacket with the lowest damage rate. It is made of hard and light cardboard and can hold up to three discs at a time. The performance is basically not damaged after the automatic process of the roller sorter.


    But after the second sorting, individual envelopes began to appear damaged.


    Taking into account that there are other problems such as wear during transportation The secondary sorting wear rate in actual operation will be higher, and there is a greater possibility of damage to DVD discs.


    These discs were not as cheap as Ronan''s previous life, and he bought a lot of pirated discs. Netflix''s wholesale price was as high as $15.


    In addition, there are licensing fees for commercial operations.


    As early as 1998, the copyright law had a digital copyright supplementary agreement. Any Internet operator must pay a certain license fee to the producer or copyright owner for commercial operations of any video content, including short films.


    There are no hard and fast rules for the cost. You can buy a license at one time or you can allocate it to each lease.


    This is the same as the traditional video rental industry.


    For example, the Hollywood company and Blockbuster''s cooperation adopted the method of selling DVDs and drawing a commission from the rental.


    But the treatment of a behemoth like Blockbuster in Hollywood is not comparable to Netflix.

 Chapter 334： Website optimization

    At the beginning of 2002, Ronan temporarily stayed in San Jose, familiar with Netflix''s operations, and working with Netflix''s management to solve various problems currently facing him.


    But he didn''t rush into Netflix''s daily business.


    Ronan''s advantage lies in the company''s future development direction and strategic decisions.


    Netflix¡¯s management capabilities are good. In addition to maintaining the stability of Netflix, Mark Randolph also invited back several technical managers who were rejected by Reed Hastings, and they also built the Netflix website. The framework of the company itself is not a problem. It was fired at the beginning, more because Reed Hastings, as a latecomer, needs to fully control the company.


    After a period of personal experience, Ronan saw more people like Mark Randolph and Jim Cook in Netflix. They are full of entrepreneurial enthusiasm, are serious and responsible for the company¡¯s work, and even have a sense of the industry they are currently engaged in. Enthusiasm, will never give up until the goal is reached


    This is Silicon Valley, a paradise for entrepreneurship. People here have almost crazy enthusiasm that is hard to see in traditional industries. Too many programmers and designers use computers at work as their partners.


    In Hollywood, it is difficult to feel the atmosphere of Silicon Valley companies.


    Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Silicon Valley continues to produce miracles.


    Ronan once considered whether to move Netflix to Los Angeles to get closer to Hollywood, but after actual observation, he felt that at least in the past few years, the overall atmosphere of Silicon Valley is far more suitable for Netflix than Hollywood.


    Ronan is definitely among the hardest people in Hollywood over the years, but after coming to San Francisco, he found that there are too many people working hard here.


    Early in the morning, as soon as he walked into Netflix, Ronan saw Mark Randolph sitting in the lobby with his coffee. A dozen website technicians were already busy.


    "So early, Mark." Ronan walked to the coffee machine and took a cup of coffee for himself.


    Mark Randolph said: "The site optimization is almost complete, and I will try to finish it today."


    The head of the design department, Eric Meyer, who was called a genius programmer by Mark Randolph, sat next to the computer without raising his head, and said, "The two bosses, it will definitely be done today."


    Ronan didn''t understand computer programming and said, "Don''t forget to optimize the search function."


    Mark Randolph said at this time: "The user''s reminder function can also be designed today."


    Ronan nodded. This is a design request he put forward from the memory of his previous life.


    Of course, the previous Netflix website had more and more powerful functions in terms of film selection, but after Ronan learned about the company, most of them were only placed in future plans, rather than implemented now.


    On the one hand, it is based on the acceptance of today''s network users, on the other hand, it is based on the development of hardware and the Internet.


    Since the stock market crash, the Internet industry has developed relatively slowly in the past two years. Hardware and bandwidth are issues that must be considered in website design. Too many website loading programs will not only increase the burden on the client, but also a huge test for Netflix''s servers.


    Netflix is ??only a small part of many Internet industries. At present, it has too little impact on the entire industry, and it is impossible to drive hardware changes in the computer industry.


    However, the website will do its best if it is affordable.


    In the middle of the afternoon, Ronan and Mark Randolph came to the technical department again. Eric Meyer''s technical team suspended their work, and it seemed that the optimization design had come to an end.


    "Boss!" Eric Meyer invited Ronan and Mark Randolph to the computer with the largest screen and said, "The optimization is complete."


    Mark Randolph did not look at the computer screen, but said to Ronan: "We have long wanted to go this step, without your support..."


    Ronan patted him and said, "This is our business."


    Mark Randolph nodded slightly, knowing more about the importance of funding to a startup company.


    Netflix¡¯s website optimization does not lack manpower, but it requires the latest design software from Oracle. Netflix¡¯s previous financial situation could only manage to maintain the company¡¯s operations and could not complete this work.


    As the actual founder and operating officer of Netflix, no one knows better than Mark Randolph that many of Netflix¡¯s problems are caused by the environment and the lack of funds.


    With the capital injection of Relativity Entertainment, he believes that many problems will be solved.


    Eric Meyer said at this time: "We re-customized the website program according to the predetermined plan and using the powerful functions of the software. Starting from next week, Netflix''s website can handle up to 10 million users'' searches and fulfillment every day. It can handle 300,000 orders at the same time."


    Due to previous funding restrictions, they have not been able to improve the website.


    Ronan said with satisfaction: "Good job."


    Eric Meyer added: "We have further optimized the company''s various user interface ideas, inventory management, transportation and even the use of credit cards into a user-friendly interface."


    Mark Randolph patted Eric Meyer on the shoulder: "Thank you."


    "It''s not hard, this optimization process is so satisfying!" Eric Meyer has the enthusiasm of a typical Silicon Valley person: "For us, coding is a fun game that allows marketing to focus on technology. Dancing with the collocation."


    Ronan and Mark Randolph, under the operation of Eric Meyer, saw the design team''s more optimization of the website interface and functions.


    In the user interface, they optimized a function called "queue" to make the processing program have a certain "intelligence", thereby allowing customers to perform catalog classification and optimization processing in their personal accounts.


    In the same position, there is a new reminder function, and the icon is quite eye-catching-a raised index finger with a bow tie on it.


    This allows customers to mark the videos they are interested in.


    In addition, Eric Meyer hopes to build a digital shopping assistant. According to his ideal state, the digital shopping assistant will be a virtual character with an avatar, which can help customers find their favorites in Netflix¡¯s future vast library. Videos.


    This is just an idea, and it is impossible to realize it in the short term.


    After the introduction, Ronan sat in front of the computer and actually experienced the various functions of the website. Compared to before, choosing videos was indeed more convenient and quicker.


    Especially in terms of order processing on the website, the speed is obviously faster.


    But Ronan searched for a while and suddenly found a problem. He clicked on the link of a movie and found that it was out of stock. There were a few more movies in a similar situation.


    "Mark." Ronan asked, pointing to the computer screen, "This is..."


    Mark Randolph, who was sitting in front of another computer, stretched his head and said, "We are not authorized for these films."


    Eric Meyer continued: "This is Mr. Hastings''s decision. Since the number of films in the library is too small, Mr. Hastings believes that increasing the number of videos on the website will be more conducive to attracting customers."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "All unlicensed films are removed from the website."


    Just borrowing the name of the film does not involve copyright issues, but he still said: "We will never use the method of placing empty cassettes of video tapes on the shelves like Blockbuster to whet the appetite of customers."


    Mark Randolph then said: "Some of the practices of Blockbuster are indeed worthy of our reflection."


    Eric Meyer said: "I will let people do it."


    Ronan had an idea and said: "We may face the problem of insufficient inventory in the future. Eric, can you design a program to guide customers to access stock movies instead of showing them all the available sources."


    Eric Meyer thought for a while and said, "This optimization program is not difficult, I will let someone design it right away."


    Afterwards, Ronan and Mark Randolph entered the office together.


    "With financial support, we are re-conducting market research." Mark Randolph said: "In the past two years, too much work has been stranded because of funding problems."


    He added: "Netflix''s current customers are mainly students, skilled immigrants and nearby areas in California. Market research can provide us with more data support for promotion."


    Ronan said: "Skilled immigrant customers account for a relatively large number, which is conducive to our introduction of foreign film licenses."


    Mark Randolph said: "Ronan, you have done what we have always wanted to do but were unable to do. The licensing negotiations between South Korea and the island country went very smoothly. We won several film companies at a small price. And after the news spread, other companies in the two countries took the initiative to contact us."


    The licensing fees for these overseas films are very low, Ronan said: "Try to talk as much as possible, and funding will not be a problem in the short term."


    He thought for a while and then said: "Indians account for a large proportion of skilled immigrants in California. I will contact Indians and you will send someone to contact Bollywood."


    Mark Randolph asked concerned: "You have a relationship in India."


    "A large-scale film investment foundation in India. UU reading " Ronan said simply: "They have close ties with Bollywood, and it will be very convenient for them to act as intermediaries."


    Hearing Ronan''s words, Mark Randolph deeply felt that the promotion of Hollywood industry leaders to the development of film-related business companies like Netflix is ??not comparable to Reed Hastings.


    Just like negotiating film licenses with companies in South Korea and island countries, many of Netflix''s extremely difficult tasks can be easily reached under the hands of the other party.


    Mark Randolph suddenly felt that when he founded Netflix, if he didn''t accept Reed Hastings'' angel investment and went to Hollywood to find funds, Netflix might not be what it is now.


    San Francisco, California and its surrounding areas are now the main source of Netflix''s customers. The skilled immigrants here, East Asian and Indian descent account for the vast majority. The ability to obtain licenses for many films from island countries, South Korea and India will be more attractive This part of customers.


    Ronan has another very important thing to discuss with Mark Randolph.


    About the obscure art film on the Netflix website.

 Chapter 335： Planning the source

    Due to licensing agreements with several entertainment companies in South Korea and island countries, Netflix''s film library has been enriched to a certain extent, but the film source is still seriously insufficient.


    Compared to now, there were fewer sources of Netflix film sources. Because of many factors such as funding and latecomers outside of Hollywood circles, Netflix''s contact with copyright owners at that time was very unsatisfactory and had to find a way to collect film sources.


    Among them are a considerable number of very large-scale art films, even reaching the level of prohibition of viewing under the age of 18.


    Many of the licenses for these films come from the famous San Fernando Valley.


    However, among the art films of San Fernando Valley, they belong to a relatively small scale.


    "I hope that this part of the film can be removed." Ronan is not because of any ethical issues, but based on future considerations: "We can get enough licenses this year. There is no need to take this risk."


    Since the acquisition of Netflix, Relativity Entertainment has been making preparations in this regard.


    Mark Randolph said with a little helplessness: "We know this is risky, but for the previous Netflix, there is no way."


    Many companies start their own business and their early development is not standardized, and sometimes special means are used. Ronan was once one of them, so he can naturally understand what Mark Randolph said.


    "Netflix has passed the most difficult stage. Let''s withdraw now." Ronan said jokingly: "I don''t want to be dragged to court in the future and accept accusations of some kind of obscure behavior, and the cause is just somewhere. Prosecutors are falling behind in the polls and want to use this as a pretext to attract attention."


    "Okay." Mark Randolph believed Ronan could bring enough film sources to Netflix.


    Ronan has learned more about Netflix recently, and he also knows that Mark Randolph and Reed Hastings did a lot of risky measures in the early days of Netflix''s founding, some of which were even worse than this.


    For example, in order to attract users, Mark Randolph and Reed Hastings put their ideas on Zipperton and Lewinsky, and burned Zipperton¡¯s inquiry and grand jury testimony into DVD on the Netflix website. It was rented for sale on the Internet, and as a result, it attracted more than a thousand new registered users and sold thousands of DVD copies.


    This was a successful operation for Netflix at the time, but the political risks involved were great.


    In addition, according to the later records of the distribution room, because Netflix had just collected a batch of San Fernando Valley art films at the time, it resulted in delivery errors. Hundreds of customers received DVDs with popular art films. It''s not a testimony of the zipper.


    Fortunately, the customers who received the wrong film chose to be silent. Otherwise, if someone complains to the regulatory authority, Netflix will face very big trouble.


    In the second week of Ronan¡¯s arrival in San Jose, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s second US$30 million fund was in place. Mary led a special person to take charge of the capital increase and share expansion. He didn¡¯t need to be too distracted. The main focus was on cooperating with Netflix¡¯s management. Solve the key issues above.


    Netflix plans to expand the "Sky Screen" program that it has promoted before. Customers can become paying users of Netflix by paying a monthly fee of $14.9. They can choose 4 movies per month, and Netflix will be responsible for the shipping costs.


    This plan was formulated as early as 2000, but the promotion was not smooth, mainly due to film library and funding issues.


    "If there is a large enough film library, with proper promotion..."


    In Netflix¡¯s somewhat cramped conference room, all the executives gathered together. Mark Randolph sat on Ronan¡¯s left hand side and said loudly: ¡°The Sky Screen project can bring huge customer growth to Netflix.¡±


    Leslie Kilgore, the head of the marketing department, said: "We are contacting the media."


    Ronan then answered: "The head office can assist in the promotion. There is an Internet Propaganda Department under the Embassy Pictures. They have rich practical promotion experience and can promote Netflix on major film and television websites. In addition, I have asked people I have contacted film and television media and portal sites with a wider audience, such as "Premiere", "Variety", "Entertainment Weekly", "Vanity Fair" and Yahoo.com, etc. Relativity Entertainment has had a good cooperation. When Netflix is ??ready, Netflix advertising will be placed on a large scale."


    His words continue: "Netflix also has room to use in the promotion and promotion of the new film on the theory of relativity. I will let someone contact you and negotiate. If Netflix has enough users, I can make Netflix become a big player. The only online rental and seller selling movies."


    "I don''t have any problems." Leslie Kilgore suddenly felt that his job of marketing was more than half easier. Is this the opportunity brought by the support of a big platform behind it? Compared with Netflix''s development, it is much stronger. She instantly doubled her confidence: "I will fully cooperate with the head office."


    Mark Randolph went on to say: "In our next phase, the most important issue that needs to be solved is to reduce costs! Once we fully promote the Sky Screen plan, if it is the current cost, we will only incur more serious losses."


    Tom Dillon, who took over as chief operating officer, said: "Our main model is still at the stage where we charge a rental fee of $4 and a delivery fee of $2 per disc. But with the addition of authorized lease sharing, labor, transportation, and mailing costs, The cost of each order is as high as $6.5."


    The meeting room was very quiet and everyone knew what it meant.


    Mark Randolph said: "Our goal is to reduce the cost of a single order to $2, so as to ensure the success of the Sky Screen plan."


    Tom Cook said: "Among the costs, delivery costs do not account for a high proportion. At this stage, it is impossible for us to keep the single-piece shipping cost lower than $2."


    Leslie Kilgore said: "The higher cost is the DVD purchase cost and related licensing fees. The average purchase cost of Netflix''s DVD is $15 per DVD, which is the lowest price the publisher gives us. "


    Ronan said directly: "The cost of new DVDs can be reduced to about $10, and the old ones will be lower."


    Embassy Pictures has the ability to distribute DVDs. The cost of converting and printing DVDs on site can cost less than $3 per copy on average, and with the advancement of technology, the price has shown a significant downward trend.


    "During this time, we have had separate contacts with the six major Hollywood companies." Leslie Kilgore glanced at his colleagues. After Netflix was acquired, they also wanted to make some achievements as soon as possible to show the new boss. It also proves the ability of the original management, but the most important aspect of DVD authorization is quite unsatisfactory.


    She said: "They didn''t change the DVD wholesale price of $15. They told us that it absolutely wouldn''t work. They said they would give us DVDs and licenses, but don''t expect any discounts."


    This is no different from Hollywood''s previous attitude towards Netflix. If Netflix can obtain the license at a high price, it will not be delayed until now.


    Ronan asked, "The old and new films are the same?"


    "Yes." Leslie Kilgore replied, "They are very arrogant, just like Blockbuster."


    Ronan has had too many contacts with Blockbuster, and he naturally understands Blockbuster''s situation. The arrogance caused by its long-term monopoly has caused customers to increasingly resent the chain giant''s late fees, limited choices and poor customer service.


    The six major Hollywood companies monopolize the North American film industry, especially the majority of the copyrights, and they compete and cooperate with each other. They have tacit and consistent interests in many aspects. It is too great to want them to make a profit to a small customer. Difficult.


    But it is impossible to give up Hollywood film licensing. After all, this is North America. Even if you get more overseas licenses, it will not change the reality that the main audience of film and television works is Hollywood.


    "Let¡¯s hand over the authorization negotiations with Hollywood to the head office." Ronan was ready at the beginning of the acquisition of Netflix. If Netflix can handle it by itself, it won¡¯t be the current situation. The company is a hard bone, and it is not easy for them to cut prices."


    Everyone at Netflix knows this. After all, they have not experienced the arrogance of large companies in recent years.


    Ronan thought of Robert Iger¡¯s suggestion. If Relativity Entertainment has a huge film library, in fact, these are all solved easily. The interests of the industry are entangled. Each of the six major companies has peripheral channels. If there are enough film copyrights, they are mutually authorized. In this case, Relativity Entertainment can obtain the relevant authorization without much effort.


    The problem is that in the film library of Relativity Entertainment, even the previous video tape movies of Shahai Entertainment and the films bought by Embassy Pictures from overseas in the past few years are counted together. There are only more than 20 movies.


    The meeting ended. Because of Ronan''s relationship with Relativity Entertainment, almost everyone was very optimistic about Netflix''s future development.


    Ronan knew that buying Netflix was just the beginning.


    Excessive cost is one of the key issues that must be resolved as soon as possible.


    In the office, Mark Randolph said to Ronan: "We still face many problems."


    Ronan asked bluntly: "Mark, don''t you think that once we solve all these problems, we will create a particularly high entry barrier for this industry that is unattainable? Potential competitors will not be able to enter in a short time. This industry, especially the chain giants like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, which hold many licenses for film and television works."


    Mark Randolph can imagine that if companies like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video decide to expand their Internet business two years in the morning, Netflix will not be competitive at all.


    "Yes!" Mark Randolph was as confident in Netflix as always: "In this industry no one can catch up with us!"


    He looked at Ronan: "Do you have a plan for authorization?"


    "Frankly speaking, even if Relativity Entertainment is a member of the industry, it is difficult to talk to the Big Six." Ronan did not shy away from this point: "The single cost is not high, but we cannot have the opportunity to choose randomly. Large companies have huge film libraries, so they will inevitably use package authorization."


    Good movies and bad movies are licensed together. This is Hollywood''s usual method, and Ronan does not do less.


    Starting from himself, Ronan said, "One more thing, we talked directly to the Big Six. In addition to these, we have to buy DVDs from them. The cost is even greater."


    No matter how many DVDs you buy, as long as you use them for your own use, there is no problem, but for commercial operations, you will need related expenses.


    Despite all the difficulties, Ronan was very calm: "The theory of relativity has already started to work."

 Chapter 336： Rio

    Culver City, Los Angeles, California, is a small satellite town that closely combines nostalgia with current trends. Like Burbank, it gathers Hollywood studios of all sizes. The most famous is Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Robert Lee was sitting in a coffee shop on West Washington Avenue and asked the waiter to refill Chris across from him a cup of coffee.


    "Sony Columbia Pictures'' new film copyright, as long as the price is right, authorization is not a problem." Chris added sugar to the coffee and said: "Internet authorization, if you want to do it, Sony Entertainment is also willing to cooperate with you. "


    Robert Lee smiled and said, "Can a written agreement be reached?"


    Chris thought for a while and said, "No problem. Ronan and I are old friends. I can introduce them to you."


    Compared with the traditional offline disc and video tape market, Sony Columbia¡¯s business volume is not large for Internet licensing. The current market volume is limited. Chris knows very well that if the price is right, the company will give it to Ronan¡¯s Internet. The company is not a problem.


    Robert Lee said: "This is a win-win cooperation. Netflix is ??far ahead in the Internet DVD rental industry, and its sales performance is second only to Amazon."


    Being in the same Hollywood circle, many things are very convenient to talk about. Chris doesn''t go around the circle and directly said: "Robert, Ronan''s newly acquired Netflix website is leading. The main reason is that the industry is already small."


    This is not the first company authorized by Robert Lee. Several companies, including Warner Bros., had similar views. He smiled and said: "Netflix is ??a new company and it will take some time to develop. ."


    On behalf of Netflix and Ronan in the licensing negotiations with companies in the industry, they did not encounter many difficulties. As a company in the Hollywood circle, it is not difficult to obtain the relevant licensing of new films in the industry when the price is right.


    The reason for this is that the licensing fees for new Hollywood movies are very high.


    Because of Ronan¡¯s relationship, Chris and Robert Lee are also very familiar with each other, and said: ¡°So, you wait for me to notify you, and then ask your people to discuss specific details with the copyright department of Columbia Pictures. I dare not do anything else. Assure that Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ new films released in the next five years will not be a problem for licensing Netflix."


    Robert Lee put a smile on his face and asked, "Can you tell me about the cost?"


    If it is a company outside the circle, Chris will not say anything, but this kind of thing is not secret in the circle. The six major companies have tacit standards.


    Chris shook his head: "You don''t know, why bother to ask?"


    Robert-Lee said: "Netflix is ??a new company with limited funds. The wholesale price of $10 per unit is still a bit high, in addition to related licensing fees..."


    "Specifically, talk to the people in the Copyright Department of Columbia Pictures." Chris said directly: "The $10 is for the wholesale price in Hollywood. Robert, if you and Ronan are not part of the Hollywood industry, the wholesale price will not be low. At $15."


    Robert Lee nodded slightly: "Well, let''s talk to the copyright department for details."


    He knew that there was little chance of lowering the price. After all, he was talking about the new films released by Sony Columbia Pictures in the future, not the outdated old films.


    If you want to win the latest movies in the future, the price to pay is definitely relatively high, but the new movies also have an advantage. The license fee can be allocated to the rental fee of each DVD, thereby reducing the company¡¯s huge upfront investment and effectively alleviating the financial pressure .


    Chris suddenly said: "In the rental business, film sources are very important. Are you only interested in new films?"


    Although I have never been exposed to the Internet leasing business, I want to come and store leasing should have something in common. There are only a few films, even the latest hot films, they cannot continue to attract customers.


    "The DVD prices of old movies are too high." Robert Lee said: "Not only are they the same as new ones, they can''t be selected by others. Good ones are packaged for bad ones..."


    Chris didn''t feel embarrassed: "Aren''t we all doing this?" He deliberately said, "A few years ago, Ronan, this guy sold me the overseas distribution rights. It was also a good movie with a bad movie."


    Robert Lee was speechless for a moment, because Relativity Entertainment did a lot of similar things.


    Everyone is all the same, there is really no need to say anyone.


    "If the DVD price of old films can be reduced to less than $5." Robert said: "Sony Columbia Pictures'' film library we directly package."


    Chris shook his head directly: "You know it''s impossible."


    Robert Lee checked the time and decided to end the interview, saying, "Chris, thank you very much for your help."


    Chris shook his hand and said, "You are welcome, this is a win-win situation between Sony Columbia Pictures and Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan and I have been friends for many years."


    He asked with concern: "How do you plan to solve the film source? Just relying on new films can not support the rental business, other Hollywood companies will not be cheaper than I said."


    Robert Lee knew that Chris was out of good intentions and said, "Ronan has already thought about it."


    Chris didn''t say more: "I wish you all the best in your business."


    "Thank you."


    There are indeed preparations for this. Robert Lee has collected a lot of relevant information. Some things are not available only from Hollywood related companies. Since the popularization of video tapes, Hollywood film companies will be stored in the film library. Moldy old films are taken out and profited from the home entertainment market through direct distribution or various authorization methods.


    Especially in the 1980s and 1990s when the video tape industry was extremely prosperous, there were many companies that obtained the right to rent and sell a large number of old films.


    Not every one of them is as successful as Blockbuster and Hollywood Video.


    In the following days, Robert Lee, representing Netflix and Relativity Entertainment, made a preliminary conclusion with more Hollywood movies.


    Relativity Entertainment reorganized the previous legal department and copyright department, and merged Robert Lee''s team into the legal department, with Robert Lee as the director, responsible for copyright and legal affairs.


    Robbit-Lee also took on more work. Ronan gave him full responsibility for this discussion with the Hollywood industry.


    Its main purpose is to negotiate the purchase of new DVDs and related copyright authorization issues for Hollywood medium and large film companies.


    Most of the negotiations went smoothly, especially the six major Hollywood companies, as long as the price is right, they will not exclude cooperation with companies in the industry.


    After Robert-Lee reached some agreement, he soon sent Netflix a question. After all, it was a question of funding. If Netflix bought DVDs at a price of $15, these film companies, led by the six major Hollywood studios, would not refuse them at all. .


    But this price was simply unaffordable by Netflix.


    Negotiations were not all smooth sailing. There are also many companies that do not pay attention to Hollywood. When Robert Lee contacted New Line Films, he did not know whether New Line Films was because of the great confidence brought by the success of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". Conditions that are unacceptable.


    New Line Pictures and Relativity Entertainment can reach a future Internet license for new films, but there is one condition: New Line Pictures must participate in the investment in the two sequels of "The Bourne Shadow 2" and "Human Removal Project 3".


    Robert Lee directly refused, which is simply a cake for relativity entertainment.


    "This is not about Relativity Entertainment and Netflix''s demand for New Line Pictures!"


    This irrational request also made Robert Lee go back: "This is a brand-new peripheral sales channel. Cooperation is a win-win situation, and it can increase the income of New Line Films in peripheral copyright!"


    In addition to New Line Pictures, negotiations with Lionsgate and DreamWorks are also not going well.


    Lions Gate Pictures made similar demands to New Line Pictures, and Spielberg of DreamWorks directly refused to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    While the negotiations were in progress, Robert Lee made contact with a number of people named Stuart Coleman.


    This is what Ronan specifically explained before going to San Francisco.


    Stuart Coleman''s Reo Video Services is an option that Ronan has prepared to solve the problem of Netflix''s film library.


    A large amount of information has already been in Ronan''s hands, and Ronan also specifically communicated with Mark Randolph. As originally planned, Netflix has two ways to buy DVDs of film and television works and obtain related authorizations.


    The first is to talk directly to the six major Hollywood studios, who are the copyright owners.


    The second is to talk with Blockbuster. Except for the new films in recent years, Blockbuster has the right to re-authorize those old films.


    This is also the choice made by major Hollywood companies to fully distribute goods in North America when they did not have sound video peripheral channels.


    To put it bluntly, it means that the manufacturing company sells to large agents, and then relies on the large agents to sell to scattered small agents.


    But Ronan''s research found that there is a third option-to buy a rental company that has many film licenses.


    Looking at the United States, Blockbuster is the super giant in this industry, followed by Hollywood Video, and then there are countless companies large and small engaged in related businesses.


    Some of these companies developed very well in the 1980s and 1990s and can directly discuss peripheral copyrights with Hollywood companies.


    But some companies have developed, and some companies have declined over time.


    Stuart Coleman''s Reo Video Services Company, headquartered near the University of Southern California, mainly develops video tape chain rental business in Southern California, and owns a total of 18,500 film and television works from all over the world.


    However, Ruiou has been on a decline since 1998, and the situation is not so good now.


    The reason for this company''s decline is interesting-they are engaged in almost the same business as Netflix.


    In 1998, Stuart Coleman also discovered Internet business opportunities and used the copyright in his hands to create an online store in Ruiou, engaged in video rental business.


    Both parties have invested heavily in this business, but REO and Netflix are completely different in the selection of rental materials. Netflix chose DVD discs that represent the development trend, while REO uses bulky and gradually outdated discs. Videotape.


    Perhaps it is the difference between video tapes and DVDs, or perhaps it is more difficult for Hollywood peripheral industry companies to start businesses on the Internet. After several years of development, REO has only 20,000 registered users, only one-tenth of Netflix.


    (Rio is a real company. It has 18,500 video tape rental and sales authorizations for film and television works. It was later annexed by Hollywood Video for $100 million.)


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 Chapter 337： 3 hands ready

    After Robert Lee and Stuart Coleman made several contacts, Ronan and Mark Randolph came to Los Angeles and went directly to the REO company near the University of Southern California.


    Walking into the office of this company, Ronan observed secretly, just looking at the old office environment, Ruiou seemed to be worse than Netflix.


    He had known for a long time that Ruiou, a company that had not acquired Netflix, would have people conduct market research specifically, and had no idea that they had set up a website similar to Netflix.


    Ronan was originally engaged in film and television and peripheral industries, and the company''s various market surveys have never stopped. Even people in the industry have never heard of him. It can be imagined that the business volume of the Ruiou website is too small.


    Led by the secretary, Ronan entered a reception room with Robert and Mark Randolph.


    "Please wait a moment." The secretary said politely: "Mr. Coleman is on the phone and will be here soon."


    Ronan smiled: "It''s okay."


    Mark Randolph has been shopping malls, and said softly: "This company is a bit like Netflix."


    Robert Lee nodded slightly, then whispered: "My initial contact with Stuart Coleman was not smooth."


    Ronan said calmly, "Wait a while."


    The appraisal team of Relativity Entertainment conducted a preliminary assessment of Ruiou. The operating conditions of Ruiou are quite poor, especially the huge investment into the Internet video tape rental business, which did not bring much return at all.


    Netflix¡¯s registered users are more than ten times that of REO, and they use DVD, a video medium that costs less than video tapes. It¡¯s not difficult to guess the performance of REO by looking at Netflix¡¯s status.


    Ruiou''s biggest assets are the chain stores in Southern California and the lease and sale rights of 18,500 films and TV works.


    The sound of footsteps sounded, and then the door was pushed open from the outside. A middle-aged man wearing glasses walked in and saw Ronan and the three people. He quickly said apologetically: "Sorry, I have a phone call temporarily. waited."


    Robert has had several dealings with Stuart Coleman and immediately introduced both sides.


    Since the two sides have already contacted several times, after a simple greeting, they immediately entered the topic.


    "Mr. Anderson." Stuart Coleman asked directly: "Does your company want to acquire my Ruiou?"


    Since the other party asked this, Ronan did not have to deny it: "I am very interested in your company."


    Stuart Coleman laughed suddenly and said casually, "Why are you all interested in my company?"


    Ronan heard the meaning of the words: "Apart from us, are there other companies that want to acquire Ruiou?"


    "Yeah." Stuart Coleman seemed to be a particularly straightforward person: "Hollywood Video has been in contact with me since the end of November, and wants to package and buy my company."


    Mark Randolph frowned insignificantly. This sudden accident made him subconsciously feel that the acquisition might be troublesome.


    Ronan looked at Robert, and Robert Lee waved his hand gently, indicating that he hadn''t found this information before.


    But Stuart Coleman dared to say so. Ronan believes that it is definitely not a mere lip service. It is probably the secret talks between Hollywood Video and Stuart Coleman, and the news has not spread at all.


    Stewart Coleman looked like a careless, very direct kind of person, and asked without turning: "Mr. Anderson, at what price do you plan to acquire Ruiou?"


    Ronan said, "Of course it will be a price that satisfies Mr. Coleman." He then asked, "Mr. Coleman is willing to sell Rio?"


    "Of course." Stuart Coleman said: "I am a businessman, as long as the price is right, the company is also a commodity."


    Ronan remained silent, but he was a little relieved. In fact, the most worried situation is that he would not sell anything. As long as he is willing to sell, even if there are real competitors, it is ultimately a matter of price.


    Stewart Coleman reminded: "Mr. Anderson, if you are sincere in acquiring Ruiou, you''d better speed up. I may reach an agreement with Hollywood Video at any time."


    Ronan is also worried that what the other party said is true. Once a situation arises on Ruiou''s side, he must adopt a backup plan of negotiating with Blockbuster or directly obtaining copyright from the film company.


    The price paid may be even greater.


    But he will not show it, his expression is still very calm, and said: "My evaluation team is evaluating your company..."


    Before Ronan finished speaking, Stewart Coleman interrupted: "In fact, I personally really want to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment and Netflix. Netflix¡¯s business model is also my ideal and goal. I am on the Internet. One piece was unsuccessful, but I always believe that Internet leasing has broad prospects. If Ruiou merges into Relativity Entertainment and develops together with Netflix, it can also represent my goals and wishes."


    These words are full of emotion, as if to say an entrepreneur''s infinite love and affection for the company.


    Ronan listened carefully to these bullshits and didn''t believe a word.


    Stuart Coleman added: "From my personal point of view, since I sell the company, of course I will find a suitable next home. You are the most ideal target."


    Ronan seemed to be very serious and replied: "Relativity Entertainment is very sincere and the most suitable company for Ruiou."


    Stewart Coleman was still straightforward, he sighed a long sigh, patted the sofa lightly, and said with countless helplessness, "But I have to be responsible for the shareholders of the company and also for The employees are responsible, and the price is a factor I must consider."


    Ronan knew that the topic was coming, looked at Stewart Coleman, and waited patiently.


    Stuart Coleman said: "Hollywood Video has talked to me for a long time and has already bid $80 million, but I didn''t agree."


    Ronan didn''t care about anything else, but his previous attitude: "Mr. Coleman can rest assured that Relativity Entertainment will definitely sell you a price that is satisfactory."


    Stuart Coleman said with a smile: "I believe in your sincerity. Relativity Entertainment and Netflix have unlimited prospects, and they will definitely bring a better future to Ruiou."


    This is as if the two sides have reached an agreement.


    Ronan is very clear that there is no need to talk about it today, and said: "Mr. Coleman, Relativity Entertainment must go through the evaluation process. When the evaluation is over, we will officially start negotiations." He specifically said: "Please also ask for a little while Wait a few days."


    Stuart Coleman stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "I hope the time is not too long."


    Ronan replied, "It won''t be very long."


    Stuart Coleman said: "Then I am waiting for your good news."


    Hollywood Video¡¯s contact with him, even including the $80 million bid, was all true. If Robert Lee had not contacted him on behalf of Relativity Entertainment before, as long as Hollywood Video added some chips, it would sell Ruiou.


    but now¡­¡­


    The competition between the two companies may bring him more benefits.


    Go back and talk to Hollywood Video about relativity entertainment. The negotiations with Hollywood Video can also reveal more information.


    Regardless of which party the company is sold to, Stewart Coleman must first ensure the interests of himself and the shareholders.


    Ronan, Robert and Mark Randolph left REO and went to Bentley Yazhi together.


    "It''s an oversight in my work." Robert Lee sat in the co-pilot and said, "I didn''t notice the contact between Ruiou and Hollywood Video."


    Ronan shook his head: "It has nothing to do with you. If they are in private contact, it is normal for us not to notice."


    Mark Randolph asked: "Is what Stuart Coleman said true?"


    "This kind of thing shouldn''t be fake." Ronan said to Robert Lee: "Check it out. Now that Stuart Coleman told us about this, he will contact Hollywood Video later. Relevant news will definitely be released to the outside world."


    Mark Randolph nodded, and said, "He wants the two companies to compete."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "First explore some specific situations, and then adjust the plan according to the situation." He is very clear about one thing: "We may pay a higher price than expected."


    If Hollywood Video¡¯s intention to acquire is extremely strong, it may even lead to bidding for the two parties.


    In this way, Relativity Entertainment is very likely to pay 20% to 30% higher than the actual value of Ruiou, or even more funds.


    Robert Lee reminded: "If the funds exceed the budget too much, it may affect the cash flow operation of Relativity Entertainment."


    Mark Randolph did not answer the conversation. As a latecomer, he should not speak for the time being on the issue of the head office.


    This matter is more complicated than expected, but Ronan has also made alternative plans before, and with the increase in capital in his hands, it is not too difficult.


    "We are now preparing three-handedly Ronan said directly: "Robert, you will investigate the contact between Hollywood Video and Ruiou as soon as possible, and keep in touch with Ruiou. I will mobilize funds and do the worst. Intended to bid for acquisition with Hollywood Video. "


    Both Robert and Mark Randolph knew that this was the least ideal situation.


    Ronan continued: "In addition, be prepared to talk directly with Hollywood studios about DVD purchase and copyright authorization."


    "Embassy Pictures has the ability to print and distribute DVDs." Robert reminded: "If we buy directly from other film companies, we may pay even more."


    Ronan sighed: "Without copyright, there is no way to print DVDs." He added: "Embassy Pictures has a business relationship with Hollywood Video. Ask them to contact Hollywood Video to see what Hollywood Video''s appeal is for acquiring Ruiou. "


    "Okay." Robert Lee finished speaking and reminded again: "There is still money."


    Ronan said: "If there is a bid, I will find a bank loan."

 Chapter 338： The possibility of cooperation

    Various aspects of information were quickly gathered into Ronan''s hands. After Robert Lee confirmed that Hollywood Video was indeed in private contact with Ruiou through several rounds, Ronan was also making various preparations, especially in terms of funding.


    In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment has achieved great success in film production and distribution. In addition to the funds necessary for the normal operation of Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment, it has also accumulated a sum of up to 200 million US dollars in circulating funds.


    Two hundred million US dollars is a lot to say, but Relativity Entertainment first bought Netflix, and then injected capital into Netflix. To maintain the normal operation of the company, emergency funds need to be reserved. If it really bids for Ruiou with Hollywood Video, it will inevitably lead to Working capital is severely strained.


    So Ronan once again walked into the Los Angeles branch of Bank of America.


    Unlike the previous application for a $35 million personal loan, Ronan came to make a loan in the name of Netflix.


    Judith received Ronan in the VIP lounge.


    The young deputy head of the bank''s credit department smiled brightly: "Good morning, Ronan."


    Ronan shook hands with her: "Hello, Judith."


    Judith exchanged a few words with Ronan, and tentatively asked: "You come here this time, do you want to handle bank credit business?"


    Ronan handed the relevant materials he prepared to Judith: "I bought an internet company called Netflix in December, and now Netflix is ??preparing to participate in the acquisition of another company. The funds are a bit tight."


    "With our good cooperation and your credit rating, loans are not a problem." Judith said: "You are one of the customers with the highest credit rating of Bank of America Los Angeles branch."


    Ronan half jokingly said: "In order to maintain the good cooperation between us, most of my personal income this year will be used to repay the loan, and the quality of life has deteriorated seriously."


    After the 9/11 incident, he borrowed 35 million US dollars from the Bank of America and invested it in the stock market by a personal foundation. At that time, he used income from the next few years as collateral.


    Judith understood Ronan and the development of Relativity Entertainment, and said: "This loan is too easy for you."


    Ronan turned to the topic: "This time I applied for a loan from Bank of America in the name of Netflix."


    Judith said without hesitation: "No problem." She then asked: "What about the amount?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "The amount is currently undecided. It may take up to US$100 million to US$120 million, or less than US$30 million. This loan is used by Netflix to acquire the copyright of a company or some of their works. ."


    Judith asked again: "What about the time?"


    "No more than one month at the latest." Ronan said directly: "I need Bank of America to prepare funds in advance. Once Netflix has determined the loan amount, it can go through the relevant procedures as quickly as possible."


    Since the two sides have cooperated many times, Judith does not need to think too much, and directly said: "These are no problems." She reminded: "Quick loans require proper collateral."


    There are not many things that Netflix can mortgage. The most valuable is equity, but Ronan cannot pledge equity.


    Ronan was well prepared and said, ¡°Among the Ruiou company acquired by Netflix, 18,500 film and television works are leased and sold. This acquisition is highly likely to succeed. If possible, Netflix will lease and sell in the future. The copyright is used as collateral."


    He pointed to the information: "There are detailed instructions."


    Judith opened it and took a brief look and said: "I will submit the review as quickly as possible. As long as it passes, these are not problems."


    Only after the acquisition was successful did Netflix need a loan. The 18,500 film and television works would naturally be owned by Netflix, and thus meet the mortgage conditions.


    Once the acquisition is unsuccessful, Netflix naturally no longer needs a loan from the Bank of America, and only needs to pay a handling fee to the bank.


    This requires customers to have a good credit rating and a deep cooperation relationship with the bank.


    Judith knows very well that Ronan is fully qualified for Bank of America in these respects.


    The preliminary procedures for the loan were handled quickly, and Ronan received the support of the Bank of America and no longer worried about funding issues.


    Robert is also further inquiring into the contact between Hollywood Video and Ruiou to learn more about the situation.


    While Relativity Entertainment maintained contact with Ruiou, Stuart Coleman did not ignore the Hollywood Video Company.


    "Mr. Marquez, I have always had a good impression of Hollywood video."


    In the meeting room of REO, Stuart Coleman said to Marquez Perlman, senior vice president of Hollywood Video: "Bestda is the dominant player in the industry and has spared no effort to suppress other video tape chains. Hollywood Video It is the banner of the fight against arrogance, Blockbuster, and it has also won many benefits for small companies such as Ruiou."


    His expression is all sincere: "Since I am going to sell Ruiou, the first choice is of course Hollywood Video."


    Marquez Perlman is a gentle middle-aged man, knowing that Stuart Coleman hasn''t finished speaking yet, so he doesn''t mean to speak at all.


    Stewart Coleman took a look at Marquez, and said: "I originally planned to sell Rio to Hollywood Video, but Netflix under Relativity Entertainment appeared. Netflix¡¯s boss Ronan Anderson offered a The price is extremely impressive. I am responsible for all shareholders and employees of the company. I can only say sorry for your company¡¯s $80 million quotation..."


    Marquez Perlman frowned and said: "Mr. Coleman, we have been talking for a long time, and Hollywood Video has shown enough sincerity. We are not your REO company."


    Stewart Coleman said with a smile: "Rio has no shortage of buyers."


    "Let''s stop here today." Marquez Perlman took the initiative to leave: "I hope Mr. Coleman can think carefully."


    Stewart Coleman sent two people from Hollywood Video out of the company.


    Stepping out of the office building and getting in the car, Marquez Perlman said to the assistant: "You should find out what Stuart Coleman said as soon as possible."


    He then asked: "What is the situation of relativity entertainment?"


    The assistant replied: "Relativity Entertainment is the holding company of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures. It can be said that it is a medium-sized company with relatively good performance in Hollywood."


    Marquez Perlman understood: "It turned out to be the home of Embassy Pictures."


    The assistant said: "We have business dealings with Embassy Pictures. The copyrights for the rental and sale of video tapes for films such as "The Bourne", "Reaper Is Coming" and "The Mankind Removal Project" all come from Embassy Pictures. What he thought of, He also reminded: "Ronan Anderson is the producer of these films."


    Marquez Perlman knew the name: "Hollywood''s youngest billionaire?"


    "Yes, that''s him." The assistant said: "Relativity Entertainment has developed rapidly in the past two years. It seems that it just acquired a company in December last year, and it is very possible to continue to expand."


    Marquez Perlman asked the driver to drive, and then fell into thinking. After a few minutes, he said to the assistant: "You try to get in touch with the Relativity Entertainment, and test your attitude towards Relativity Entertainment."


    "Also, draw up a report and I will submit it to the company''s board of directors. There may be twists and turns in this acquisition."


    Marquez Perlman is not optimistic. Whether in Hollywood or other business circles, similar situations will eventually evolve into bidding acquisitions, and the acquirer is likely to pay far more than expected.


    The acquisition of REO¡¯s business is one of Hollywood Video¡¯s important plans to expand its own chain rental business. REO¡¯s chain stores in Southern California can effectively help Hollywood Video to seize market share in the film rental and sales market.


    In recent years, Blockbuster seems to have developed very well, but Hollywood Video¡¯s market analysis department has noticed that the near-monopoly status of the giant has caused Blockbuster to provide customers with poorer and worse services, and customer resistance has been year by year. Rising, even many customers would rather go to a small shop with limited film sources to rent films than deal with the arrogant Blockbuster.


    The arrogance caused by the long-term monopoly has made Blockbuster, the former giant, lack the wit and flexibility.


    Although Blockbuster still looks to be performing well now, Hollywood Video, according to various analyses by Blockbuster, shows that in the next two to three years, the rental market, where Blockbuster has an absolute dominant share, will likely undergo tremendous changes.


    As long as Hollywood video is prepared, it is very hopeful to replace it.


    Expanding chain stores and providing better services are all necessary conditions.


    Hollywood Video has just completed a new financing and has begun to make corresponding preparations. The key is to expand the chain to more than 5,000 stores within three years.


    Marquez Perlman suddenly thought of the video rental website of Ruiou and could not help but shook his head slightly. Originally, Ruiou''s development was not bad, but he wanted to develop this unreliable business. Consecutive losses since 1998...


    These are all lessons learned on the ground.


    Hollywood Video is interested, and Relativity Entertainment is also experimenting. In addition, Embassy Pictures and Hollywood Video have had business dealings. The two parties soon had the first tentative contact. After that, Robert Lee represented Ronan and the management of Hollywood Video Layer talked again.


    The specific situation was quickly fed back to Ronan.


    On the other hand, the tentative negotiation between Relativity Entertainment and Ruiou was very unsuccessful. Because of the relationship between the competitors, Stuart Coleman made a sky-high price of 120 million US dollars.


    Ronan temporarily put aside the negotiations with Ruiou, and after seeing the information obtained from the special investigation and the situation of Robert Lee''s feedback on the contact with Hollywood Video, he decided to communicate face-to-face with the management of Hollywood Video.


    In the acquisition of Ruiou, there is no need for the two parties to become a hostile relationship, and there is completely the possibility of cooperation.

 Chapter 339： 2 benefits

    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    In the meeting room of the Burbank Business Club, Marquez Perlman and Ronan shook hands gently: "I have heard of Hollywood''s youngest billionaire. I didn''t expect it to be younger than I thought."


    Ronan responded politely: "It''s nice to meet you." He invited: "Sit down."


    From the perspective of the acquisition of Ruiou, the two are competitors, but neither of them showed emotions that they should not have, and it is impossible to say what kind of development will happen in business matters.


    Moreover, the previous tentative contact between the two parties also helps to understand each other.


    With a few words of greeting, Ronan went directly to the topic: "Hollywood Video intends to acquire Ruiou?"


    This time I came here to try to solve the problem. Marquez would naturally not deny: "In fact, we started talking in November. If it weren''t for the sudden appearance of Relativity Entertainment, we had reached an agreement with REO."


    Ronan could hear that it was Marquez''s suggestion that Relativity Entertainment was not too particular about it, and he suddenly intervened in the acquisition of Hollywood Video.


    According to his analysis, there is a possibility of cooperation between the two parties, and there is no need to confront each other. Ronan asked: "You and Stuart Coleman are in secret contact in private, right?"


    Marquez just thought about it for a moment and understood Ronan''s meaning, and said: "Yes, of course this kind of thing must be kept secret."


    Ronan slightly stretched his hands: "So, when Relativity Entertainment contacted Stewart Coleman, he didn''t know that Hollywood Video was acquiring REO, otherwise there would be no such troubles."


    He immediately brought the topic to the common opponent: "This also led to Stelt-Pellman to use our willingness to buy as capital to raise the price."


    Marquez said faintly: "Stert Perlman, who seems to be a refreshing person, is actually very clever."


    "I feel the same way." Ronan has only experienced this once in contact: "Therefore, we don''t have to be competitors and let Stuart Coleman profit from it."


    Marquez took a look at Ronan and said first: "The acquisition of Ruiou is related to the development plan of Hollywood Video. We cannot give up."


    Ronan said calmly: "Rio is also the key to the next development of my newly acquired company Netflix."


    After saying this, the atmosphere in the reception room suddenly became a little nervous.


    Both parties refused to give up and could only evolve into competitors.


    Ronan took the lead in breaking this atmosphere and said: "Mr. Perlman, can you ask a question?" He said so, but before Marquez agreed, he asked directly: "I have been from your company. Some analysis of operation adjustments and financing have led to a guess about REO. The purpose of your acquisition of REO is that they have chain stores in Southern California, right?"


    Marquez didn''t answer right away. After considering it for a while, he nodded slowly: "You can say so."


    Hearing this, Ronan said immediately: "I have no interest in Ruiou''s chain stores."


    "What?" Marquez was quite surprised.


    In the eyes of Hollywood Video, this is REO¡¯s most valuable asset.


    The heavy assets have no meaning for Netflix. Ronan cannot let Netflix run offline video rental business.


    Isn''t that putting the cart before the horse?


    Marquez then asked: "Why do you want to buy Ruiou?"


    Ronan didn''t go around the circle, and said with temptation: "Rio has 18,500 film and television works, including Hollywood, for rent and sale rights."


    Hearing this answer, Marquez''s heart relaxed a little.


    Ronan glanced at him and said, "Mr. Coleman, in my opinion, we have no conflict or competition in acquiring Ruiou."


    Marquez had already thought about it based on Ronan''s answer just now.


    Ronan continued: "The scale of Hollywood video far exceeds Ruiou, and the film library is only a lot more than Ruiou."


    Marquez already fully understood Ronan''s meaning at this time: "Do you want to split out the film library of Ruiou in the acquisition?"


    "That''s right." Ronan added a slight tone: "Your company''s wholly-owned acquisition of REO, Stuart Perlman will not separate the film library? This is a completely unnecessary expense. If you split it out, Hollywood video can be saved."


    Marquez lightly tapped his finger and said: "What you said makes sense." The two sides have found a consensus, and he simply said: "The acquisition of all assets of REO at one time is the premise of this transaction."


    Ronan smiled and said: "This can save Hollywood video tens of millions of dollars. First, without competitors, Stuart Coleman can''t charge high prices. Second, the copyright fees for 18,500 film and television works are paid by Netflix. To pay."


    Netflix can also save a lot of money, because store assets are of no use to Netflix.


    "Are you really not interested in Riou''s chain stores?" Marquez confirmed again.


    Ronan vowed to say: "I can guarantee this. Netflix is ??doing Internet leasing business and has never planned to enter offline chain stores."


    Marquez said: "Relativity Entertainment and Hollywood Video have a multi-party business cooperation. There is really no need for a small company like Ruiou to evolve into a competitor, so that others can be effective."


    Ronan once again said: "That''s what I mean." He further said: "We can join forces, sign an agreement in advance, and then complete the acquisition in the name of a company, and then split according to each other''s needs after the acquisition Take what you need."


    Marquez thought about it carefully and said: "This is a way, but Mr. Anderson, I need to report the relevant situation to the company''s board of directors, and I can''t give you an answer immediately."


    Ronan basically achieved his goal and said with a smile: "I hope your company can make a decision quickly so as not to change again."


    "I will be staring at this." After Marquez finished this, he suddenly asked curiously: "What Netflix does is the Internet video rental business, right?"


    This is no secret, Ronan replied: "This is Netflix''s only business."


    Marquez is even more curious: "The rental and sale of copyrights for 18,500 films and TV works is really a big deal. With such a large amount of money to expand the business, there is a future for Internet video rental?"


    In fact, he had heard that the founder of Netflix had found companies such as Hollywood Video and Blockbuster to seek investment and be acquired, but they were all rejected.


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t tell the truth, and responded: "In every industry, there are always pioneers and pioneers. What the prospects are, you have to try to know."


    Marquez shook his head secretly. Now that the video rental industry is very mature, the new road is destined to be very difficult.


    Most of the so-called pioneers and pioneers have died under the difficulties and obstacles of the new road, and very few can travel a path.


    Even if they can take a path out, they are often more powerful latecomers.


    In the film and television rental industry, Hollywood Video has a successful operating model, stable sources of profit, and familiar operating methods. There is no need to take such huge risks.


    The almost stagnant development of Netflix in recent years has actually heralded the future of this industry.


    Marquez knew very well that after Hollywood Video acquired Ruiou, Ruiou''s online video tape rental business could not exist and would only be shut down.


    "I hope we can work together again." Marquez shook hands with Ronan before leaving.


    Ronan also said, "I hope so."


    Marquez took the lead to leave the reception room. Before going out, he glanced at Ronan, and wondered in his heart: How much will Relativity Entertainment lose on Netflix?


    Judging from the situation of Ruiou, maybe even the head office will be dragged down to death.


    Ronan returned to the company and immediately contacted Robert Lee, asking him to keep in touch with Hollywood Video while staring at Rui.


    Only two days later, there was good news from Hollywood Video, and it was willing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment to acquire Ruiou.


    Immediately, Ronan sent Robert Lee to secretly negotiate with the Hollywood Video Company to discuss specific operations.


    The two parties must find a mutually recognized cooperation model, such as the proportion of the rental and sale rights of film and television works in Ruiou''s total assets.


    Hollywood Video is eager to expand its chain store business in order to catch up with the industry leader, Blockbuster; Netflix in Relativity Entertainment urgently needs to expand its film source to support the upcoming expansion of the sky screen plan.


    With their respective needs, the two sides quickly found a balance point and signed a legally binding agreement.


    Netflix will withdraw from the competition for the acquisition of Ruiou on the bright side and use Hollywood Video as the main body of acquisition.


    The most important thing in the agreement is undoubtedly the division of assets.


    The rental and sale copyrights of the film and television works required by Netflix account for 30% of Ruiou''s total assets, but after the completion of the acquisition, all physical video tapes in Ruiou''s inventory will be owned by Hollywood Video, except for the copyright.


    In addition, all company assets, such as storefronts, employees, websites, equipment, and software, all belong to the share of Hollywood Video.


    But Hollywood Video is also responsible for Ruiou''s debt.


    This kind of operation is not complicated After Hollywood Video has completed its acquisition of Ruiou, it will separate the rental and sale rights of 18,500 film and television works, and then sell them to Netflix.


    Ronan has conducted professional legal consultation in advance, just like the copyright of comics is resold by different companies, and the copyright of movies is converted back and forth, which fully complies with the provisions of the copyright law.


    Moreover, after obtaining the rent and sale copyright, according to the 1998 "Millennium Digital Copyright Supplementary Clause" of the Copyright Law, even if Netflix transforms into streaming media in the future, as long as the relevant licensing fees are paid on time, these works can be sold on Netflix¡¯s Broadcast on the website.


    This acquisition is not only for the present, but also for the future.


    No one knows better than Ronan that after less than ten years of prosperous movie DVDs, they will gradually decline. The previous generation Netflix shut down most of the DVD rental business and completely transformed into streaming media.


    As Relativity Entertainment and Hollywood Video quietly signed an agreement, Ronan officially notified Stuart Coleman to withdraw from the competition for REO.


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 Chapter 340： Source of the film

    Once the negotiations with Hollywood Video Company ended, Stuart Coleman returned to Ruiou''s office with an extremely ugly face. Hollywood Video Company killed the bid of 80 million US dollars and refused to give another dollar!


    This is not the worst.


    Just when he went to work today, a staff member of Relativity Entertainment called and informed him that Netflix had abandoned its plan to acquire Ruiou.


    In this way, Ruiou is left with only one potential acquirer of Hollywood Video.


    Without a competitor, how can you make soaring prices with Hollywood video?


    Ruiou can not sell it, but if it does not sell...


    Stuart Coleman is very aware of Rio''s situation, staying in his hands for a day will result in an additional loss.


    Not to mention that other shareholders of the company have been urging, and his largest shareholder can''t bear it either.


    At the beginning, it was a serious mistake to take the step of Internet video rental. The investment is like a bottomless pit, but the output is like a baby peeing. It is small and small. I don''t know when it will be out...


    Netflix is ??also in this business. Is there a fundamental difference between DVD and video? They will be finished sooner or later, right?


    This withdrawal call made Stuart Coleman very hurt and disrupted the plan that he thought would be more profitable, and it was inevitable to complain.


    Stewart Coleman thought for a while, then dialed Ronan Anderson.


    "Hello, I''m calling for Mr. Anderson." He heard a woman answering the phone: "This is Stuart Coleman from REO."


    After waiting for a long meeting, a somewhat familiar man''s voice came out on the phone: "Hello, this is Ronan Anderson."


    Stuart Coleman said: "Hello, Mr. Anderson. When I first went to work this morning, I received your notice that I would interrupt the negotiation with Ruiou?"


    "Yes." The voice in the earpiece was very flat: "This is my decision."


    Hearing this, Stuart Coleman couldn''t help muttering in his heart: It was you who came to the door and said to buy Ruiou, and you were the one who interrupted the acquisition of Ruiou. Can you be a little credible? Can there be a beginning and an end? If you give up halfway like this, can you make a big business? Bankruptcy soon!


    Stuart Coleman hadn''t given up his heart yet, and said with a hearty laugh: "Mr. Anderson, as far as I know, Netflix really needs the copyright of film and television rentals, right?"


    As the acquired party, he has learned about the other party in detail: "The film library of Ruiou was built by me over 20 years. In the entire North American video tape industry, the number of rental and sale rights is in the forefront. You can¡¯t find Birui. Ou is more suitable for Netflix''s company..."


    Suddenly there was a word to interrupt him: "Mr. Coleman, I can only say sorry for disturbing your company."


    This is very polite, but I heard it in Stewart Coleman¡¯s ears, but it was not a taste: "Mr. Coleman, I have found a more suitable way to obtain copyright. Netflix has already cooperated with film companies headed by six major Hollywood companies. The first copyright authorization agreement is reached, and the second negotiation will begin. In addition, Netflix is ??also negotiating with a number of film companies in South Korea, Japan, and India, and will successively obtain film authorizations from many overseas countries."


    Stewart Coleman''s face is getting more and more ugly. If Ronan Anderson is true, Netflix does not need to buy REO.


    "I still have work to deal with, so let''s do it for the time being." The words from the receiver were still very polite and polite: "I hope we will have a chance to cooperate in the future. Goodbye, Mr. Coleman."


    "Goodbye." Stuart Coleman hung up.


    Then he stood up, walked a few steps back and forth in the office, turned to the window, and stood there with his arms akimbo, with an indescribable depression.


    This Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment are really not creditable!


    Can''t hold on for a while? Suddenly jumped out, then jumped away suddenly, giving people hope, and then disappointed, it''s not too particular!


    Stuart Coleman frowned suddenly, returned to his desk, picked up the phone to call, and then began to wait patiently.


    At noon, he received a definite reply. Robert Lee of Relativity Entertainment has been in contact with Hollywood film companies and has reached licensing agreements with many film companies. It is said that the contact has not stopped.


    Netflix has just reached an agreement with film companies in island countries and South Korea some time ago, and obtained relevant authorization...


    Stuart Coleman suddenly thought of one thing: this is going to be passive.


    It seems that only Hollywood Video is a potential acquirer.


    Recognizing the reality, Stuart Coleman carefully planned. As a businessman, even if the situation and assumptions have changed dramatically, he still has to do everything possible to seek the greatest benefit.


    The next day, Ruiou started negotiations with Hollywood Video again.


    "Marquez, $80 million is absolutely impossible!" Stewart Coleman seemed unaffected, and said to Marquez Perlman, who represents Hollywood Video, "If Hollywood Video was only willing to pay $80 million , We don¡¯t have to talk anymore, let¡¯s end the negotiations."


    He directly said: "Your bid is seriously inconsistent with the actual value of Ruiou!"


    Marquez Perlman said: "It is true that the actual value of Ruiou is higher than 80 million US dollars. But do I need to remind you? Ruiou has been losing money since 1998, and has been burdened with tens of millions of dollars in debt over the past few years? If you are willing to divest the debt, we can increase the price."


    Hollywood Video has talked with Ruiou for so long and has already made a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of Ruiou.


    Stuart Coleman smiled and shook his head: "It''s impossible! Debt is part of REO. REO is a whole. A wholly-owned acquisition is the prerequisite for our negotiations."


    Marquez Perlman added: "Well, let''s make a difference. Hollywood Video is willing to add another 5 million dollars."


    Stewart Coleman groaned a little, and said, "100 million dollars, this is my bottom line."


    This time, the two parties broke up again, and compared to before, they have gradually moved closer to reaching a consensus.


    Without the intermediary competitors, after several more negotiations, Marquez and Stewart finally reached an agreement on behalf of their respective companies.


    Hollywood Video Company wholly acquired Ruiou for US$90 million.


    At the end of January 2002, Hollywood Video signed a formal contract with REO. REO and all its stores and assets all joined Hollywood Video.


    The Hollywood Video Company quickly carried out an inventory of Ruiou Company. According to normal circumstances, it would take a lot of time to divest some of its assets. However, the rental and sale copyrights of 18,500 film and television works belong to soft assets. As long as the copyright transfer agreement is signed in accordance with the law The transaction can be completed.


    Under the urging of Relativity Entertainment, Hollywood Video Company fulfilled the agreement and signed a copyright transfer agreement with Netflix. Netflix finally got the coveted large-scale film source.


    In the meeting room of the Burbank Business Club, Marquez Perlman and Mark Randolph exchanged contracts and shook hands.


    Afterwards, Mark Randolph glanced at the copyright transfer agreement in his hand. It seemed that it weighed tens of millions of pounds, and he couldn''t lift it under pressure, giving people an unreal feeling.


    In order to solve the film source problem, how much effort Netflix has made before, but the result is completely incompatible with the effort.


    How long did it take for Netflix to join Relativity Entertainment, and the film source problem has been solved in this way...


    This is the rental and sale copyright of 18,500 film and television works!


    Not only the North American film and television related copyrights, including the works of the six major Hollywood companies, but also a large number of overseas films.


    Except for the popular movies of the last three or four years, almost all Hollywood movies of other eras are included.


    Netflix finally has the confidence and the root of development, no longer need to guard the pitiful more than a thousand movies to open up the market, no longer need to make some **** or take huge political risks to attract customers.


    Mark Randolph looked away from the copyright agreement and turned to Ronan Anderson, who was shaking hands with Marquez.


    All the doubts, uneasiness and worries hidden deep in his heart disappeared, replaced by the confidence he had never had before.


    Mark Randolph''s confidence in Netflix has never been stronger than it is now, even when he decided to create Netflix!


    At this moment, he truly believes that Ronan and Relativity Entertainment¡¯s acquisition of Netflix is ??a kind of luck for Netflix.


    What Reed Hastings could not bring to Netflix, Ronan Anderson easily sent it to Netflix.


    "Mr. Anderson, the agreement has been signed." Marquez whispered to Ronan, "Your funds..."


    Ronan said softly: "At the latest, no later than the day after tomorrow, 27 million US dollars will be credited."


    After the copyright transfer, the problem of Netflix''s film source was basically solved. The rest is to talk with the six major Hollywood or other film companies over time to discuss the authorization of those newly released films.


    The attractiveness of popular new films is extremely powerful After Relativity Entertainment acquired Netflix, it has already handed over the rental and sale rights of films such as "The Bourne" to Netflix in a short amount of time. In the past month, the number of Netflix users who have leased "The Bourne" has exceeded 20,000.


    According to Netflix¡¯s preliminary statistics, "The Bourne" has attracted nearly 5,000 new users during this period of time.


    Fortunately, a new film licensing agreement has been reached with the six major Hollywood companies, and the licensing of the new film¡¯s lease and sale has been basically negotiated.


    This is no different from the normal cooperation between a chain store and Hollywood, where a new DVD is purchased, and then there is an authorized share for each rental and sale.


    Like Netflix, the more DVD discs are sold or leased, the more profitable the studio will be.


    These 18,500 film and television works will enrich Netflix''s website at the fastest operating speed and carry out a series of commercial operations.


    Only two months after the acquisition of Netflix, Ronan solved the key film source problem.


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 Chapter 341： Artisan Entertainment

    Following the signing of the contract, Ronan signed a loan agreement with Bank of America on behalf of Netflix, using the rental and sale rights of these 18,500 film and television works as collateral, and loaned 27 million US dollars from Bank of America to pay the licensing fees of Hollywood Video.


    In addition, Netflix placed a related order with Embassy Pictures in arrears of US$10 million.


    Regardless of whether it is a chain store or an Internet website, Ruiou''s business has always been video tape rental and sale, which means that all 18,500 films are in VHS format and cannot be used directly.


    Embassy Pictures needs to convert the VHS format to DVD, and then contact a printing factory in the east to press DVDs in large quantities.


    All of this requires money and needs to be included in the cost of Netflix, so Netflix will pay for it.


    All subsidiaries of Relativity Entertainment have independent accounting.


    According to Netflix''s estimate, these 18,500 films will require about 1.5 million DVD discs to be printed.


    However, the cost of printing in the East is very low. Anyone who knows the disc industry there knows that the cost of a single sheet is incredibly low.


    Even if you include shipping costs and other costs, these discs cost only $1.50 each.


    Popular videos will be printed more, and niche videos will be printed less. The audience of the film directly determines the amount of stock.


    And after the transaction is completed, there is no need to worry about the Internet broadcast copyright of these films after Netflix transforms into streaming media.


    As the DVDs developed by Embassy Pictures were delivered to Netflix successively, the number of film and television works available for rent on Netflix''s website soon exceeded 20,000.


    Netflix has never been as confident as he is now.


    At the very least, in terms of the number of works available for rent and sale, Netflix is ??no worse than any film rental and sale company. The number of works for rent and sale owned by Blockbuster is only more than 20,000.


    Of course, among the 18,500 works owned by Netflix, the proportion of overseas film and television copyrights far exceeds that of Blockbuster, and the number of Hong Kong city films accounts for a considerable proportion.


    This also means that in terms of the quality of film and television works alone, Netflix cannot compare to Blockbuster, which mainly focuses on Hollywood works.


    Ronan briefly looked through the list of 18,500 works. There are many familiar names in Hong Kong city movies, and there are also many bad movies.


    Compared to slow Hollywood, Hong Kong filmmaking has always been known for its speed. Many famous films claim that it only takes one month from filming to release.


    The quality problem of the film library needs to be solved step by step.


    Fortunately, these 18,500 works include almost all the mainstream films except the new films of the six major Hollywood companies in recent years, as well as the works of many medium-sized companies.


    This is enough to support Netflix''s large-scale business development.


    In a short period of time, what Netflix has to do is to attract more customers.


    The focus of Netflix''s work has also shifted to this aspect.


    But Ronan knows that these are far from enough. In the future, Netflix''s transition to streaming media will require more film and television works or copyright authorization.


    There is also great room for expansion.


    The copyrights of the works of newly established film companies such as DreamWorks and Lionsgate, as well as thousands of films in the hands of Artisan Entertainment, are the next goals.


    During this period, Robert Iger resigned from Walt Disney and officially joined Relativity Entertainment as the CEO. Ronan called a management meeting and introduced Robert Iger to the management of Relativity Entertainment and the three subsidiaries.


    As I said to Ronan before, Robert Iger enters the theory of relativity entertainment, first of all to understand and familiarize with the company, and his relatively gentle working style and mature and stable life, also let him integrate into the theory of relativity at the fastest speed. Entertainment.


    Robert Iger is responsible for the company''s daily operations. Ronan''s work is still focused on Netflix, and now it is an extremely critical period for Netflix.


    With Ronan¡¯s support, Netflix worked with Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures to formulate a detailed promotion plan. After several market surveys and analyses, Netflix¡¯s management team, including Mark Randolph, also determined this year¡¯s goals.


    "Netflix achieved 500,000 paying users and positive cash flow in 2001!"


    At Netflix¡¯s annual meeting, Mark Randolph announced this goal.


    Everyone, including Ronan, knows very well that according to the conclusions drawn from market surveys, the socio-economic environment has been gradually improving since 2002, which is also conducive to the development of Netflix.


    According to a combination of data obtained from various sources, as of early February 2002, approximately 60% of American households¡ªmostly high-income and middle-income earners¡ªhave a computer, of which more than 90% There is internet access.


    In addition, the total sales of DVD players in the United States exceeded 15 million units.


    But if Netflix wants to succeed, there are still quite a few difficulties.


    Netflix¡¯s marketing data shows that Netflix is ??still not online with ordinary Americans-more than 70% of users are young men with better computer skills than ordinary people, as well as middle and high-income earners engaged in computer or Internet-related industries. .


    To truly develop, Netflix must expand its appeal to mainstream customers.


    There is no doubt that mainstream users today are still renting movies in physical stores such as Blockbuster and Hollywood Films.


    By the end of January 2002, the number of registered users of Netflix had increased to 300,000. At this time, Blockbuster had 50 million registered users and more than 20 million active users.


    The scale of Netflix''s promotion continues to expand. Promotional advertisements have appeared on TV stations, magazines, newspapers, and portal websites one after another. Netflix''s placement advertisements will also appear on several films that Shahai Entertainment is shooting with suitable backgrounds.


    "Resident Evil" will be released soon, and Netflix has also appeared as a background advertiser in many media promotion activities.


    In the Super Bowl on February 4, Netflix''s commercial appeared on the midfield commercial show.


    This is the number one program in the U.S. over the years, and no film and television works or sports variety shows can match it.


    In just one week after the end of the Super Bowl, Netflix surged nearly 100,000 registered users, among which the number of paid rental users exceeded 70,000.


    These are just the beginning, the promotion of Netflix will continue for a long time.


    For example, under the contact of Relativity Entertainment, Netflix got an advertisement for the 74th Academy Awards in 2002.


    There will be Netflix placement ads in films such as "The Bournemouth 2", "Reaper is Coming 2", "Hurricane Rescue" and "Summer of Jeans".


    Ronan has been working with his senior managers and believes that they can achieve the common goal of developing Netflix in their own way.


    At work, Ronan will not play the role of instructing his subordinates, but is more willing to set the direction and tone of the company.


    This is an extremely creative time, where employees and managers can communicate freely.


    After Netflix injected capital and obtained enough film sources, it was full of motivation and vitality. Everyone in the company believed that Netflix would succeed.


    During this period of time, Ronan and Mark Randolph negotiated with Hollywood Video again to reach a cross-promotion cooperation.


    But unlike the previous time, the two sides did not negotiate any results this time.


    Hollywood Video did not hesitate to reject Netflix, believing that Netflix¡¯s model could not be successful, even in the eyes of this superstitious video tape company, DVD is not important.


    Because Hollywood Video still sold 11.3 million boxes of video tapes in 2001, and almost all of their chain store inventory was video tapes.


    In the office of the brand new Relativity Entertainment, Ronan said to Robert Iger, who was sitting next to him, "These rejections made me realize one thing."


    This is Ronan''s new office, also located on Burbank Thirteenth Street, not very far from Shahai Entertainment. He officially moved here to work, along with three assistants headed by Connie.


    Robert Iger smiled and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Ronan shook his head and said, "Netflix no longer has to have illusions in the film and television rental industry. We have to solve the company''s financial and customer problems by ourselves."


    Robert Iger recalled the performance of Next Netflix in the last month of last year and the first month of this year, and said: "Netflix is ??on the right track. Based on the current customer flow and payment ratio, I made an analysis. Netflix It may be profitable in the second quarter of this year."


    "Really?" Ronan was not sure.


    Robert Iger handed an analysis report to Ronan: "This is the conclusion I reached based on data analysis."


    Ronan took it and turned it over and said, "You are so efficient."


    Robert Iger has just joined the Relativity Entertainment for just over a week.


    "This is my job." Robert Iger said with a smile: "I think Netflix must continue to expand the film library if it wants to develop further."


    Ronan said directly: "At present, the company''s capital chain is tight, and there is no power for the time being to obtain copyrights on a large scale. We will look at the profitability of these films this year."


    Robert Iger said: "If the profit is substantial, I suggest putting the film library plan on the agenda." He looked at Ronan: "It is not Netflix''s film library, but the film library of Relativity Entertainment."


    "I also want to have a huge film library that really belongs to Relativity Entertainment." Ronan knew that this was the real confidence and strength of the film company, and asked: "Bob, where do you think we should look for the film library?"


    Robert Iger said directly: "Artisan Entertainment! They own the copyright of more than 5,000 movies due to platform limitations, they cannot maximize the benefits of copyright."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Bob, you have prepared a complete report. Um... You communicate with Robert Lee. From now on, pay more attention to the dynamics of Artisan Entertainment and collect relevant information. I need to see Only after this can a decision be made."


    He smiled: "If it works. Bob, I need you to do it."


    Robert Iger nodded: "No problem."


    Ronan discussed a few more words with him, changed the subject, and said: ""Resident Evil" is about to premiere. This is our first film this year. Don''t forget to attend the premiere."


    "Remember." Robert Iger said: "I won''t miss the first film after joining Relativity Entertainment."


    This game-based movie, which was overwhelmed by the September 11 attacks, has been announced since the beginning of the year in preparation for its release.

 Chapter 342： Zombie Survival Guide

    The Embassy Pictures, online distribution department, peripheral distribution department and publicity department are busy making final preparations for the release of "Resident Evil".


    Ronan participated in the drafting of the publicity plan in November last year. Later, because of his busy financing and a series of Netflix work, he did not pay much attention to the publicity of "Resident Evil".


    Today, Embassy Pictures is no longer a company that can only distribute niche films on a small scale. After more than two years of accumulation, it is no longer a problem to publicize and distribute films on a large scale, and it has relatively rich experience.


    This is already one of the most well-functioning mid-range distribution companies in the Hollywood industry.


    When formulating the propaganda plan, Ronan only offered a few suggestions and asked Embassy Pictures to contact the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment to jointly compile a guide for ordinary people to survive in the event of a zombie crisis in the United States.


    Then, use these and viral marketing to make a fuss about zombies.


    The compilation was completed as early as December, and for publicity, the name was simple and clear-"Zombie Survival Guide."


    "How about the announcement?" Ronan came to the Embassy Pictures to pay special attention to the promotion and release of "Resident Evil": "Was it going well?"


    David Villa, the director of the propaganda department, first said: "In general, the publicity is relatively smooth, and the viral marketing around Umbrella¡¯s Tyrant Virus and the "Zombie Survival Guide" has achieved the expected results."


    "The marketing effect is excellent." Thomas, the director of the theater''s distribution department, said: "We didn''t spend much effort and got 2,850 open cinemas."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    A game-adapted movie, or an R-rated movie, can be released on such a large scale, which is enough to prove the results of the distribution company''s work. He asked again: "How is the preparation for the premiere?"


    Thomas said: "Everything goes well."


    Ronan reminded: "Pay attention to placing Netflix''s advertisement on site."


    "We are coordinating with Netflix." Thomas said simply: "Prepare to place Netflix''s billboards where the premiere is most likely to attract media attention."


    In the office of the Internet Propaganda Department of Embassy Pictures, Bernat is busy in front of his office computer. His job is to post various related news about the viral marketing of "Resident Evil" on several large forums.


    After more than a month of operation, viral marketing has caused quite a stir on the Internet.


    Bernat always pays attention to the dynamics of the website he is responsible for.


    Of course, since the "Resident Evil" game has been released for several years, it also has a certain influence. The so-called viral marketing is not to spread false news, but to use special content to arouse the interest of as many people as possible.


    Bernat quickly posted the so-called internal diary that he had prepared on the forum.


    "Umbrela is conducting human experiments on T virus again!"


    The article begins to describe in detail.


    "Last week, Umbrella invited two paralyzed patients with a lot of money, fabricated false news, and asked them to voluntarily conduct T virus experiments..."


    "At the beginning of the experiment, the effect of the T virus was amazing. The two paralyzed patients got up from the hospital bed within a few minutes, regained the ability to walk, and all their body data was restored to the healthiest state of the human body. It seems that last month After the accident happened in the experiment, the newly improved T virus really worked."


    "But only five minutes later, the accident happened again. It was exactly the same as last month. The two experimenters went mad and attacked the experimenters frantically. One of the assistant experimenters was bitten off by a piece of meat from his forearm and went crazy. The experimenters swallowed flesh and blood... They, they became bloodthirsty monsters again!"


    "The bitten assistant experimenter turned into a bloodthirsty monster after ten minutes..."


    "I am an ordinary Umbrella staff member, and I am extremely disturbed after learning these news. Once the T virus leaks, it will cause a huge biochemical crisis. I am planning to join an environmental protection organization to steal a copy of the virus. And then report the situation to the government."


    "Umbrella is very strong, but I believe they can''t cover the sky with one hand."


    "I am Lisa Addison. If I have an accident, I hope someone can see the diary and make it public! Expose Umbrella''s illegal experiment!"


    This so-called diary was uploaded smoothly, but in just half an hour, there were hundreds of replies.


    "Do I want to call the police!"


    "Zombies are about to explode all over the world, I suggest you all go to the "Zombie Survival Guide."


    ""Zombie Survival Guide"? What is that?"


    "Teach you how to survive the zombie apocalypse."


    Bernat scanned the replies quickly, ready to release new information.


    He is already very familiar with the use of the Internet to make all kinds of true and false news propaganda films.


    Probably because the business has been working for too long, Bernat always felt that the company''s publicity was a little conservative, and it should be a large-scale publicity that the zombie virus is about to break out. The end of the world is coming soon, so as to create panic as much as possible and attract the attention of the whole society...


    For example, it can be said that the "Zombie Survival Guide" was issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


    A terrifying virus that turns people into living corpses.


    Sometimes thinking about it makes people shudder.


    Zombies have nothing to do with voodoo and the like, but humans invented things to destroy the human world.


    Just as the Washington authorities are full of pigs, this is a theme that the general public likes very much.


    He has read the script of this "Resident Evil" movie. Compared with the zombie movies in the past, it describes the source of zombies from a scientific perspective. Although the word zombies is never mentioned in the script, as long as you read the description, you know that It must be a zombie!


    Nowadays, the term "zombie" only exists in fantasy and horror works, and there are few sci-fi works related to the real world.


    Not everyone is interested in zombies, but the zombie culture has been popular for many years, and there are also a considerable number of fans.


    There are even dedicated zombie forums and chat rooms on the North American Internet.


    "Zombie Survival Guide" has attracted extremely close attention from these groups.


    In a chat room, many people are discussing enthusiastically.


    Ivy: Have you heard of the book "Zombie Survival Guide"?


    ABC: I''ve seen it several times. It feels very practical. If the zombie crisis really breaks out, follow the instructions in the book and it seems that you can survive.


    A special fan suddenly interjected: After the zombie broke out, you can find a young zombie sister to play an intimate game! Do you think you will be infected after having **** with Miss Zombie?


    The chat room was silent for a moment.


    After a while, someone said: How many tastes do you have before you do that with female zombies!


    The chat room discussed for a while whether **** with zombies will become zombies, and the issue of giving birth to small zombies, a person named Killer Bill said: Don¡¯t you know? These are all hype! Film companies use the Internet to hype!


    Ivey: Yes, this is the promotion of the "Resident Evil" movie.


    From "Blair the Witch" to the present, the general public has long been familiar with viral marketing.


    ABC: I have been looking forward to it for a long time, and finally a zombie movie has been produced!


    The chat room turned to discuss "Resident Evil" games and movies, and some people even uploaded the latest movie posters, in which the zombies looked quite interesting.


    Since "Resident Evil" was promoted in addition to the game adaptation of the movie, it also featured the zombie card, and many people classified it as a zombie movie.


    In the past, most of the zombie movies were B-level movies with limited investment.


    In contrast, "Resident Evil" is definitely a big production in the zombie genre!


    After Valentine¡¯s Day, the President¡¯s Day holiday is approaching. Davis plans to use the weekend and President¡¯s Day holiday to have fun with his friends. Going to see a movie is also part of the plan.


    Staying in the apartment dormitory room, sitting in front of the computer, Davis flipped through news about recent movies and suddenly found something interesting.


    "Zombie Survival Manual?"


    Davis was a little baffled, so he simply searched for the name on Google, and a lot of relevant information came out, as well as reader reviews about the book.


    "After reading this book, I think the human world is terrible! Will anyone in those large pharmaceutical or biological companies study similar viruses? What if it leaks? I see everyone is worried now, afraid that they will suddenly Turn into a zombie and bite me..."


    Soon, Davis found the content of this book on the Internet. The book elaborated on zombies and a virus called tyrant at the beginning.


    "What are zombies? How are they born? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What do they crave? Why are they enemies of humans? Before discussing any survival technology, you must first learn what threatens your survival~www.novelhall.com ~We must first separate facts from fantasy. Those walking corpses are not the result of dark magic or other supernatural powers. Maybe you have seen some movies about zombies, but those directors classify zombies as unexplainable miracles. But in reality, everything stems from reality, and threats are all around us. This threat is most likely to come from a virus. We will temporarily name this virus a tyrant..."


    "The rampant tyrant virus will destroy entire cities and entire countries. At that time, humans with vaccines will become the only humans in the world. And they will become the masters of the world..."


    These things may seem a bit scary, but this is the information age, and Davis just treats them as good-looking settings and concepts.


    Later, a story is used to describe the horrific situation after the virus outbreak: the virus spreads through the air, causing humans and animals to mutate or die, and even plants are gradually withering, global desertification, and survivors can only move to avoid zombies. and many more.


    Davis became more interested as he watched, and soon discovered the "Resident Evil" linked to it, and he planned to call his friends to watch this film during the President''s Day holiday.

 Chapter 343： Lots of highlights

    The weekend before the president, "Resident Evil" will be fully released in North America.


    Prior to this, Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment held a huge premiere for this film.


    The premiere was held at the AMG Theater in Santa Monica Commercial Plaza. Not only did all the main creators of the crew arrive, but also a unique "biochemical opening show" was held.


    Although the film was heavily adapted and the heroine Alice was originally created, the influence of the game has increased in the past two years. With the authorization of Capcom, Ronan will certainly not let go of those popular game characters. , Pull them all out and put them under the spotlight of the red carpet and reporters to increase the topic and appeal.


    Before the film crew and guests walked on the red carpet, a series of game characters swaggered out.


    King Ida, Jill Valentin, Lyon, Claire, Alpha Squad, Lickers, and ordinary zombies, etc., all appeared on the red carpet, which surprised and delighted the game fans in the audience.


    But compared to movie fans, the on-site computer game fans belong to a minority group, and the most gathered here are fans of zombie movies.


    Zombies in North America, although not comparable to the rising star "Star Wars", have also formed a culture.


    There are quite a lot of people who like or are obsessed with zombie culture. Compared with the audience of computer games, these are also natural audiences for zombie movies.


    The pre-screening publicity of the "Resident Evil" movie has two main points. One is to use the influence of the game to attract game fans, and the other is to promote the zombie audience like the "Zombie Survival Guide".


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ investment in the latter far exceeds that of the former.


    Zombie movies appeared in Hollywood movies as early as the 1930s. It was George Romero who really made zombie movies glorious. His "Night of the Living Dead" kept zombies away from voodoo and became a monster with a new image. .


    It is precisely because of the appearance of this film that zombies have become the new darling of modern horror movies.


    Embassy Pictures did a detailed market research before formulating a publicity plan and found that the audience''s interest in zombie films far exceeded game-based films.


    After the demons and monsters of "Resident Evil" ended, the main creative staff of the crew went on the red carpet one after another. Ronan, as the producer, passed the red carpet behind the director Paul Anderson and the heroine Milla Jovovich.


    When he came to the media area, Ronan also accepted an interview with reporters.


    A reporter asked: "Mr. Anderson, if there is a zombie crisis around the world, where will you hide?"


    Ronan smiled and replied: "If there is a real violent crisis in the world, I will choose to flee to the South Pole or the North Pole, feeling that the zombies will freeze to death there."


    The high probability is that the zombies have not frozen to death, the living people will freeze to death.


    A reporter from the game media asked: "Have you played the game of "Resident Evil"?"


    "Of course I played!" Ronan lied without drafting: "I am a **** biochemical game fan. Basically, I have played every game carefully. When the Relativity Entertainment was established, I was first prepared to call it''Umbrera'', but Later, I consulted a lawyer, knowing that this would violate Capcom¡¯s copyright, and then gave up.¡±


    "It is said that the heroine of original Alice was decided by you and director Paul Anderson together." A reporter asked loudly, "How do you rate the role of Alice?"


    Ronan said very seriously: "Alice is really too brave, she is a model for women, the kind of strength and courage that burst out of her will inspire many people."


    After answering this question, Ronan was about to leave the media area. He was quite satisfied with the answer to the last question and was very feminist.


    Soon, Ronan came to the group photo area, and waited until the main creators of the crew gathered and stood in front of the huge Netflix background board to take a group photo together.


    Netflix advertisements and logos can be seen everywhere at the premiere.


    Netflix is ??now in a critical period of development, Ronan will not miss every opportunity to promote Netflix.


    After the group photo, when entering the gate of the crew, Park Yaka Chopra walked over and greeted him actively: "Hi, Ronan."


    "Hello, Park Yaka." Ronan smiled and nodded to her.


    Seeing the dress Payaka Chopra was wearing, Ronan''s gaze stayed for a while. There were eye-catching cats on the dress, and artistic words such as attention to stray cats were written on it.


    Payaka Chopra noticed Ronan''s gaze and asked, "What''s wrong?"


    Ronan glanced at the cat in the skirt again: "Your dress is very unique."


    Payaka-Chopra is a smart woman. She immediately understood Ronan¡¯s meaning and said in a low voice with a smile as she walked: "This is the idea of ??the agent. He thinks that a public person who is enthusiastic about the environment or the protection of small animals is even more It is charming and can attract more people''s attention."


    Ronan nodded softly: "Your agent makes a lot of sense."


    Seeing the cat in Puyaka Chopra''s dress, Ronan couldn''t help but think of a sentence from his previous life: The Skrews are afraid of cats, and the Cree people are afraid of awkward dances. Raising cats that only know how to dance can dominate the universe.


    Entering the VIP room, Ronan went to greet the invited guests, and soon saw Tom Cruise.


    "You''ve been very busy these days." Tom Cruise complained: "I always tell you to come out and play together and say there is no time."


    Ronan told the truth: "I first went to East Asia, and went around financing in island countries and South Korea, and then rushed to San Francisco. I bought a new Internet company and there are many things to deal with."


    Tom Cruise said: "I heard about an Internet video rental company called Netflix." He tentatively asked: "Is this industry promising? Recently, there have been a lot of rumors in the circle, and many people are saying you do it. A terrible business."


    Ronan didn''t care about the so-called rumors: "It is too early to say that success or failure is too early. After three or four years, the results are clear at a glance."


    "What you do is sometimes difficult for me to understand." Tom Cruise shook his head: "If you need my help, just speak up."


    Ronan is also welcome: "For those films you invested in, talk to Netflix about Internet licensing."


    Tom Cruise didn''t ask much, and said directly: "Let the people from Netflix contact my assistant directly."


    The two of them talked about this level enough. As for the subsequent price and other issues, it is appropriate to let their respective responsible persons talk about it.


    Ronan replied: "Yes."


    Tom Cruise pointed to Ronan¡¯s left hand: "Someone is waiting for you, so I won¡¯t bother you. You¡¯re back to Los Angeles and have time to play together. If you don¡¯t hurry up to practice your skills, when will our game wait until? Can it be held?"


    Ronan said, "I remember."


    Tom Cruise slapped Ronan on the arm and turned to go elsewhere.


    Ronan looked to the left, and Amanda Seyfried had walked over.


    "Amanda, are you alone?" Ronan asked with a smile.


    "My mother came with me." Amanda Seyfried pointed a short distance and said, "With my mother, I can stay here to watch this film."


    Ronan said: "In fact, this film is not horrible, it is more like a science fiction film, but it''s a pity that the MPAA is rated R."


    Amanda Seyfried whispered: "Can''t it be PG-13?"


    Ronan shook his head: "There is no hope."


    Relativity Entertainment does not have any right to speak in MPAA, it is an organization deeply influenced by the six major companies.


    Amanda Seyfried added: "I often watch horror movies. The scale of "Resident Evil" is much smaller than most horror movies."


    Ronan smiled, but asked, "Do you often watch horror movies? Aren''t you afraid?"


    Amanda Seyfried stared at Ronan closely: "Do you still think of me as a teenage girl?" She emphasized: "Ronan, I''m grown up! I will be seventeen years old soon. !"


    Ronan remembered: "Yes, you were born in 1985, and you have grown up in a blink of an eye."


    Amanda Seyfried is still less than 1.6 meters tall, but the figure is bumpy, and it really grows completely.


    This girl can be classified into the ranks of the darling of the creator, not high, but the proportion is very good, the face is not good enough, and the devil-like figure.


    Amanda Seyfried looked around and saw that there was no one around, she suddenly got closer and said in a low voice, "Ronan, am I beautiful?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Amanda has grown up and is already a beautiful big girl."


    This doesn''t seem to be the answer I wanted. Amanda Seyfried cast aside her lips with a slight dissatisfaction, and said, "I won''t tell you anymore, I''m going to find my mother to enter the theater."


    Before leaving, she turned her head and said to Ronan: "The filming of "Hurricane Rescue" is about to start. Can you spare time to watch my filming?"


    Ronan nodded and responded, "I will call you before I go."


    "Okay!" Amanda Seyfried left happily.


    Ronan chatted with other people again, and when the time was about to go, he led the crew into the theater, and the screening started soon.


    Frankly speaking, "Resident Evil" has many shortcomings, but also many bright spots.


    The film structure is compact, the narrative is complete, there is no extra plot, and everything is centered on the main story.


    The action design is also quite brilliant.


    Compared to the sequels of the previous life and later, UU Reading www. There are not many action scenes in this movie on uuk¨¡nshu.com, but every action scene is full of dynamic and unique style under the coordination of the director.


    For example, Milla Jovovich played against a group of dogs, as well as many slow-motion close-ups of the bullet trajectory, very unique style.


    Of course, the coolest shot is the leader of the tactical squad that is cut into pieces. This design is quite awesome and ingenious.


    Another major feature of the action scene in this film is that the protagonist is a woman. Two beautiful women, Milla Jovovich and Piyaka Chopra, fought each other, which is quite interesting.


    As a result, two beauties led two declining men to fight against zombies.


    As for acting skills, this is not important for films like Resident Evil.


    In any case, "Resident Evil" is far above the pass line of commercial movies, which is very rare for such movies that have nothing to do with small zombies.


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 Chapter 344： A good start

    At the Relativity Entertainment Company, a female assistant enters the CEO''s office and puts documents on Robert Iger''s desk.


    "Mr. Iger," she said, "this document needs your signature."


    Robert Iger took it over and took a look, and said, "You come and take it in half an hour."


    When the female assistant was about to leave, he said again: "Emma, ??get me some copies of today''s newspaper."


    "Okay." The female assistant left the office.


    Robert Iger looked at the file carefully, made sure there was no problem, signed it, and then notified the female assistant to come over.


    The female assistant took the documents and delivered the newspaper by the way.


    After finishing the work at hand, Robert Iger took the newspaper and turned to the entertainment section to find news related to "Resident Evil".


    This is the first film released by the company after he joined Relativity Entertainment, and he is naturally very concerned.


    Relativity Entertainment is expanding its industry. This is a channel to create profits, but content manufacturing is also crucial. With excellent content, broad channels can maximize benefits.


    Robert Iger watched the premiere of "Resident Evil" and was somewhat worried.


    The managerial work experience of ABC TV and Walt Disney has brought Robert Iger excellent work ability and experience, and at the same time, his thinking has been influenced by the style of Disney to some extent.


    After spending many years at Disney, the businesses I deal with every day are typical Disney-style works, and Robert Iger will definitely be affected.


    It hasn''t been long since he left Disney, and a small part of his thinking has not changed.


    What Robert Iger worries about is that the scale of "Resident Evil" is somewhat large, and the audience may be affected.


    As soon as this thought flashed through his head, Robert Iger shook his head slightly, and instantly thought of the difference between Relativity Entertainment and Disney.


    In Ronan''s words, Disney can call it Baby Di, and Relativity Entertainment, as long as the film is profitable, it doesn''t matter if the film is R-rated, PG-14 or PG.


    Robert Iger knows very well that every larger film company in Hollywood is different, and it is impossible for every film company to follow the family-friendly route.


    Thinking of this, Robert Iger went to read the newspaper and wanted to see the reaction to "Resident Evil".


    Like other films produced by Shahai Entertainment, this is also a project that Ronan single-handedly finalized. The whole company believes that this film will succeed.


    Robert Iger didn''t know what magic Ronan had. He only knew about the projects Ronan was running. He basically didn''t miss it.


    The only "Ace Agent" with poor box office and market response has also made great profits in the company''s operations.


    However, Ronan¡¯s films also have a characteristic. Except for last year¡¯s "The Bourne", other films generally have a poor reputation.


    It seems that this "Resident Evil" is the same.


    "It is really a thankless practice to shoot an original story under the name of a famous game. The obscure story and procrastinated scenes made this movie a terrible failure."


    This is a column commentary by Kenneth Turan, a full-time film critic of the Los Angeles Times.


    Robert Iger flipped through other pages of this newspaper. The news related to "Resident Evil" was basically not very good.


    "I hope the views of the media will not affect the film market too much..."


    Robert Iger put down the newspaper and opened several movie websites that are increasingly influential on the Internet to check relevant reviews and ratings.


    The Rotten Tomatoes Index is rotten, and the positive rate is 37%. If you just look at the Rotten Tomatoes Index, it is very doubtful that "Resident Evil" is a super rotten movie.


    But the webpage was transferred to the IMDB website, which was scored by ordinary fans. Robert Iger clicked on the "Resident Evil" page. He couldn''t help but feel refreshed. IMDB''s audience score of 7.3 points, it seems that it belongs to the very high audience score in the zombie category. .


    He specifically inquired that as long as the audience rating of such films can reach 6 points, the market response is often not bad.


    However, the type of movie adaptation of the game makes people feel uneasy.


    Robert Iger didn''t worry for long. When the first day of "Resident Evil"''s North American box office was released, his heart basically fell back in his stomach.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Resident Evil" scored 10.16 million US dollars in more than 2,800 theaters and made a good start.


    The film that opened on a large scale the same weekend, as well as New Line Pictures¡¯ "Im Coming", this crime film starring Denzel Washington, earned $6.81 million on the first day.


    "Resident Evil" on the first day of screenings on Friday, that is the day of the airborne box office leader.


    This also made some people in the industry admire the game-adapted movie.


    Many feedbacks were sent to Ronan at the same time it was also sent to Robert Iger. Robert Iger saw first-hand market response statistics, and based on years of experience in the industry, he determined that "Resident Evil" would definitely be a success.


    Although the increase in the number of film reviews has reduced the Rotten Tomatoes Index of "Resident Evil" to 35%, Cinema''s live audience statistics scored "B+", which is extremely beneficial to "Resident Evil".


    Even, Cinema predicts that the North American box office of this film will be more than 60 million US dollars.


    Robert Iger knows very well that with the investment in the production and distribution of this project, if the film can get a box office of 60 million US dollars in North America, plus the box office income overseas will not be very low, it can be recovered only by box office income. This is not impossible to generate profit.


    He specifically looked at the fan reviews of statistics. Whether it is a game fan or a zombie film fan, most of them are satisfied with "Resident Evil".


    "As a film adapted from the game "Resident Evil", it was made unexpectedly well. The plot of the film always has a mystery, and the heroine''s amnesia creates more suspense for the story, making people after reading the beginning. I can''t help but want to keep watching."


    Many game fans do not seem to have to let the movie follow the game''s plot mode as expected.


    "When I watched the trailer, I was still angry because of the original heroine and other adaptations, but after watching the film for ten minutes before, I was thankful that the film did not stick to the original settings of the game and added a lot of unexpected and wonderful ideas. How to put it, the plot is very compact, the ups and downs along the way are extremely coherent, and the routine settings are also very imaginative, especially the scene of the laser array shattering people is really cruel, definitely more shocking than a simple zombie bite.


    Those who are not fans of the game have a simple point of view.


    "Very good-looking zombie movie, very exciting, suspense setting and horror atmosphere, heroine Alice is so handsome."


    "Zombies and lickers are in line with expectations. The biggest highlight is the heroine. Alice is so beautiful. It doesn''t matter what the plot is. It''s worth the fare to watch the beauty Alice beat the zombie!"


    "A classic in zombie films, elements such as claustrophobic space escape, zombies, and human choice are all reasonable and not overwhelming. Milla Jovovich''s red dress is unforgettable and so handsome!"


    "I haven''t played games, but this movie is made with a sense of science fiction and action, and it also has the compactness and ups and downs of the movie, which is very good!


    Relatively good reviews from movie fans, coupled with the use of zombies as a gimmick, aimed at this type of audience, the performance of "Resident Evil" in the theater is quite impressive.


    After winning $10.16 million on the first day, "Resident Evil" not only did not fall at the box office on Saturday, but rose slightly, closing at $10.62 million on the day.


    On Sunday, "Resident Evil", like all films, had a certain degree of decline, and received $7.65 million.


    In the first week of its North American release, in more than 2,800 theaters, "Resident Evil" earned US$28.43 million, easily surpassing the US$20.75 million of "Immending" and won the North American box office chart.


    The box office revenue of the first week has exceeded the production cost of the film, and it can be said that it has achieved great success.


    The following Monday was the President¡¯s Day holiday. Due to the holiday effect, Resident Evil¡¯s performance in North America was still relatively strong, with another $6.85 million in a single day, and the North American box office totaled $35.28 million.


    In just four days, the game adaptation of the movie cost more than 35 million US dollars.


    After Robert Iger got the box office statistics, he was completely relieved that such a seemingly unreliable movie was a big success.


    "I have to say that you have a really good eye on the decision of the movie project."


    In the office, Robert Iger looked at Ronan and said: "The success of "Resident Evil" has made a good start for us this year."


    Ronan said calmly: "It''s better to promote and distribute."


    Robert Iger suddenly thought of one thing and said: "This project is not only the success of the movie. The book "Zombie Survival Guide" has also been sold very well. Influenced by the movie, it has sold 430,000 copies in North America."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Zombie culture is still very marketable, and we can continue to pay attention to the types of zombie films in our future production plans."


    I remember that Zach Schneider made a remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead~ and officially started his director career. Looking back to find someone to find out which company the copyright of the old version belongs to.


    "Last year, "Tomb Raider" was successful, and this year, "Resident Evil" was a big hit." Robert Iger added at this time: "I heard that many companies in the industry want to follow up with game adaptations."


    Ronan said directly: "I have a "Dungeon Siege" ready to be adapted, and the sequel of "Resident Evil" needs to be followed up. Other games are adapted for movies, so we don''t want to compete with other companies."


    He has already talked to Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich. Both of them are very interested in the sequel. After a period of rest, they will be involved in the preparation of the sequel.


    In Ronan''s previous life, someone once commented that "Resident Evil" was a film made by the director to soak the heroine.


    Whether it is Alice or "Resident Evil", the influence on the other side of the Pacific is actually so great that many of them appear on the scene.


    Ronan intends to continue this series.

 Chapter 345： Focus on fighting zombies for more than 10 years

    The previous "Resident Evil" series can be filmed one by one, not only did so many films, after "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter", the producer Constantine Pictures is also preparing to restart the series and change The plot and the protagonist are shot again, which shows the profitability of the series.


    Ronan certainly knows that the most important profit point of the "Resident Evil" series is offline, and the disc rental and sales market has brought huge profits.


    Therefore, after the film was released, he asked Embassy Pictures to pay more attention to the DVD release that would begin soon.


    Embassy Pictures has contacted three DVD suppression manufacturers in the far east. The related industries there are skyrocketing. It can not only guarantee the quality and scale of suppression, but also reduce the cost to an incredible level.


    The cost of 1.5 US dollars with various fees is simply unimaginable in North America.


    Some peripherals of the film are also outsourced to manufacturers there. It is not the first time that Embassy Pictures has cooperated with manufacturers in the two regions of Yiwen.


    Whether it is DVD discs or other peripheral products, there is no need to worry too much about the quality.


    In this era, the quality requirements for products that can be exported to earn foreign exchange are very high, far exceeding the domestic marketing standards.


    Many people in Embassy Pictures are amazed at how low the cost of ordering DVD discs is. Only Ronan knows best that even after excluding freight and other costs, a single disc only costs less than $1 to produce. For the manufacturers there , The profit is still high.


    Once, Ronan was also a beneficiary of piracy. He had already entered the university in 2001. At that time, the street vendors selling discs only sold 5 yuan each.


    "Dude, do you want a film? Both Futaba and Lao Xu have films, so I enjoy keeping them..."


    Many people who buy discs have experienced it. After the mysterious tone of the vendors, they will take out some of the films with beautiful ladies on the cover from the woven bag behind.


    The price of this kind of film is naturally more expensive, there is no bargaining for 5 yuan or even 10 yuan.


    Like ordinary movies, buying five or six copies for 20 yuan is not a problem.


    Ronan''s highest record is that after bargaining, he bought 25 discs all of Hollywood movies for 100 yuan.


    Of course, at such a cheap price, the quality is inevitably uneven, and there are also types of selling dog meat.


    These are all beautiful memories of youth.


    In the past years of the video room, how many people were excited watching Hsu Chi fight Li Lizhen.


    How many people yelled at the director for being perverted when they saw that the **** demon was about to strengthen Zhu Yin.


    "The Ten Great Tortures of the Manchu Qing Dynasty" let how many people know that torture instruments can still be played like this...


    By the way, the old comrade Xu¡¯s aerial trapeze battle definitely defeated some artists in Tokyo and San Fernando Valley.


    At that time, how many male classmates envy Lao Xu and Lao Ren, and have taken exciting and unforgettable shots with so many beautiful female stars in Hong Kong.


    Especially Lao Xu, an absolutely wonderful work in the actor world, changed his mind and became the spokesperson of Santa Claus.


    After Embassy Pictures placed an order with a manufacturer in the East, there was news that a manufacturer wanted to visit Los Angeles after a while to discuss more in-depth cooperation with Embassy Pictures.


    The cost of labor on the other side of the Pacific is extremely low, and cooperation is a win-win thing. Ronan certainly will not refuse, let Garc¨ªa Rodriguez personally talk to the people there, and formally invite them to Los Angeles for business interviews.


    At the same time, Embassy Pictures is also planning the overseas release of "Resident Evil". Allen Albert and Danny Donald have formulated complete overseas release opportunities, and the film will be released in many countries and regions.


    Of course, you don¡¯t need to think about it on the other side of the Pacific. Perhaps more than ten years later, a film of the scale of "Resident Evil" can pass the review, but this era does not even think about it.


    The first regions to be released are of course Latin America, Western Europe, Australia, Hong Kong City and South Korea.


    These have always been the most important overseas markets for Hollywood movies, and even because of the freedom of the market, they can be said to be the back garden of Hollywood movies. When the world is released simultaneously, it is basically these regions and North America.


    Most of the last screened markets are island countries.


    Even if Capcom did a certain amount of work, the island nation of "Resident Evil" was still scheduled to be released in June, four months later than North America.


    On the one hand, this is due to the island country¡¯s native film protection policy. It is common for Hollywood films to be released for a long time in the island country; Those two-dimensional movies.


    Frankly speaking, the island country is a market that cannot be speculated under normal circumstances, and even the only one in the world. Two-dimensional movies are rampant here.


    The two-dimensional movies in the island country are very scary. If they break out, they will simply crush the existence of Hollywood movies in the local market.


    It is said that in the annual box office rankings of local movies in island countries, the top ten often appear without a live-action movie.


    This is simply unimaginable in the film market of other countries and regions.


    Fortunately, the island country belongs to a market where copyright protection is relatively in place, and the room for piracy is limited. Otherwise, like the Korean market, Hollywood movies have to cry.


    The island country is a market wonder, South Korea is a copyright protection wonder...


    Ronan remembers very clearly that the first real high-definition pirated resources on the Internet were the Korean version.


    The North American screening of "Resident Evil" has just begun, but after the President''s Day holiday, the popularity that relied on marketing and support from zombie culture lovers and game fans has dropped significantly faster than the average hit movies.


    The following second weekend, Warner Bros.''s "Vampire Queen" opened in more than 2,600 theaters, and with a box office record of $14.75 million in the first week, it took the North American box office champion from "Resident Evil".


    "Resident Evil" the next weekend box office plummeted 62% compared with the previous weekend, reported 10.83 million US dollars.


    This drop also indicates that the theater life of "Resident Evil" will not be too long, and the North American screening may end within ten weeks.


    However, the North American box office of the film is still eye-catching. The next weekend plus the harvest of the previous working day, "Resident Evil"''s North American box office totaled as high as 49.8 million US dollars.


    This weekend, "Resident Evil" was also launched in other major overseas markets outside of North America. The overseas performance is not an explosion, but it is not bad, and it is generally within expectations.


    Nearly 20 countries and regions, with nearly 20 million U.S. dollars in overseas box office revenue, it indicates that the global box office of "Resident Evil" will easily exceed the 100 million U.S. dollar mark.


    Recovering costs and even generating profits by relying solely on the box office has become a foregone conclusion.


    Immediately, the script of "Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse" was put on the agenda, and Shahai Entertainment set up a special screenwriting team to assist Paul Anderson in completing the sequel script.


    A journey of professionally eradicating zombies for more than ten years has truly opened the curtain.


    Ronan knows very well that if you continue to shoot Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich, the ratings of the series will be like being eaten by zombies.


    But he didn''t have the idea of ??replacing people. After all, he was a film businessman, pursuing the safest profit.


    As for whether the film will become a classic, that is not a question he considers.


    Frankly speaking, the first part has made a good start, and the safest profit model for the sequel is to continue.


    Had it not been for Alice to focus on fighting zombies for more than ten years, this series would have been over.


    In Ronan¡¯s memory, the number of successful movie adaptations from games is extremely limited. Strictly speaking, they are nothing more than "Resident Evil" and "Tomb Raider". In fact, careful analysis is not difficult to come to a conclusion-both are very successful and impressive. Impressive heroine.


    The adaptation of these two games is a typical example of success in casting roles but failure in plot.


    Just like movie fans remember Alice, but don¡¯t remember exactly what Alice did in the movie, who remembers the storyline of "Tomb Raider"? The audience remembers only Laura Crawford played by Angelina Jolie.


    Games-adapted movies have never found the right way. At least until Ronan¡¯s last memory, the game-adapted movies have been rushing to the street one after another.


    No matter how big the IP is and how many fans you have, it seems that you will be terrible when you encounter a film adaptation...


    Ronan sometimes thinks about it. The same sentimental effect is also a bad deal. Why is the sequel to "Star Wars" in the North American market in a mess, while "World of Warcraft" is so vomiting?


    Perhaps in North America and the West, the influence of "World of Warcraft" is much worse than that of "Star Wars."


    Another weekend passed, and the North American box office trend of "Resident Evil" continued to decline rapidly. The box office of the third weekend had dropped to 5.12 million US dollars.


    The total box office in North America is about to exceed 60 million U.S. dollars, and it is extremely hopeful that it will exceed 70 million U.S. dollars.


    Overseas, the screening market has increased to more than 30 countries and regions, and the overseas box office has reached 36.57 million US dollars.


    The global box office will soon exceed 100 million.


    Ronan also took time to chat with Paul Anderson and Samuel Hadida about the sequel The production cost of the sequel will increase. Ronan said directly: "But there won''t be too many. Paul, Samuel, I need you to keep the production cost under $30 million. "


    Samuel Hadida exchanged opinions with Paul Anderson, and said: "Actors appearing in the sequel will greatly increase the pay. In this case, except for Mira, all other actors need to be replaced."


    Ronan said without hesitation: "The actor only keeps Mira, and the others are all new."


    Reservation-Anderson said at this time: "I have no problem here, I will make a shooting plan according to the budget."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I hope you can complete the script and filming plan in the first half of the year."


    "No problem," Samuel Hadida said.


    After dealing with the sequel, Ronan specially called Uvi Bauer, and the project "Dungeon Siege" was also officially put on the agenda.

 Chapter 346： Invitation from the east

    Entering the office of Relativity Entertainment, Uvi-Bauer looked around curiously. This was his first time in Ronan''s new office.


    "Sit." Ronan gestured off the sofa and asked, "How''s the script preparation?"


    Uvi-Bauer sat on the sofa and quickly replied: "The first draft is almost finished, but..."


    Ronan knew what he was worried about and said, "Uvi, I can tell you the good news that the film adaptation copyright of "Dungeon Siege" has been obtained."


    Last week, Robert Lee negotiated a series of matters regarding film copyright adaptation with GPG Studio. This week, George Clint signed a formal agreement with GPG on behalf of Shahai Entertainment.


    "Great!" Uvi-Bauer smiled and trembled: "So I don''t have any worries."


    He then asked: "How much is the copyright fee?"


    Ronan said directly: "US$1 million plus a small percentage of the subsequent share."


    Uvi-Bauer knew that he only had a budget of 12 million U.S. dollars, and the copyright costs were calculated in it, and said: "In this case, the project still has a production budget of 11 million U.S. dollars."


    Ronan said: "I believe you can use this money to complete an excellent work."


    Regardless of the actual level, Uvi-Bauer is always full of confidence: "Don''t worry, Ronan. This will definitely be as successful as "The House of Death"."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Uvi, pay attention to the continuation of the "House of Death" style. We have proven that this style is commercially feasible."


    "I understand." Uvi-Bauer said with a smile.


    Ronan generally understands that the success of a "House of Death" did not actually improve Uvi Bauer¡¯s directorial ability. Director is a very talented industry. Perhaps Uvi Bauer¡¯s talent in this area is not a lot of.


    But he didn''t expect Uvi-Bauer to shoot how outstanding works, so-called continuation of the previous style, in his eyes is just shooting bad films as always.


    "Dungeon Siege" does not need to be a great movie.


    The greatest value of this project lies in the director Uvi Bauer.


    Uvi-Bauer glanced at Ronan and tentatively asked: "The actor you mentioned last time..."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You mean Jason Statham. Someone from Shahai Entertainment has already contacted him, and negotiations will begin soon. There is no big problem with him being the leading actor."


    Uvi-Bauer seems to be more confident: "This actor is very good, and the rest of the role crew will solve it through audition?" He asked with some hope: "Can we still invite Paris-Hilton like this? The person who plays the leading role?"


    The last success played a big role in the Paris Hilton¡¯s hype. Ronan also knew this. He thought about it for a moment and said, "It depends. I will notify you if there is a suitable candidate."


    Having said that, Ronan did not have a more suitable candidate for a time. Even if Paris Hilton is a wealthy prodigal, strictly speaking, it is a rare resource.


    Ronan suddenly thought of another, the first princess in the previous life, who seems to be well-known now, but with that person''s style, it is difficult to invite.


    And compared to the Hilton family, the New York real estate tycoon at this stage is far behind.


    After Uvi Bauer left, Ronan threw the matter aside. After learning about the contact with Jason Statham, Shahai Entertainment reported back that the talks were going well and the formality will be signed soon. contract.


    Jason Statham is not paid very much. He just signed an actor contract with Paramount Pictures at the beginning of this year. The pay is only 450,000 US dollars.


    Of course, this is a contract for a supporting actor, and the pay cannot be compared with the actor.


    But starring in "Dungeon Siege", Jason Statham''s highest pay will not exceed $1 million.


    Ronan believes that Jason Statham, who can control the beauty of the prosperous age, starring in Uvi Bauer''s film should not affect the future star road too much.


    For the rest of the roles, just look for candidates through auditions.


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan said please come in, and Robert Iger pushed the door and walked in.


    "Good morning, Ronan." Robert Aigra opened his chair and sat across from him.


    Ronan looked at the file in his hand and asked, "Something?"


    It has been almost a month since entering the Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger did not make a big move and has always focused on stability.


    Robert Iger handed the document to Ronan and said: "This is my opinion on the management of the branch and some adjustments to the various departments."


    Ronan took it and read it carefully, a little surprised: "Not much adjustment."


    "I have carefully investigated the situation of all branches of Relativity Entertainment, and there is no need to make too many adjustments in a short period of time." Robert Iger roughly said: "At this stage, Relativity Entertainment is in good business conditions and has developed very smoothly. What we need to do most is to This kind of good momentum will continue as much as possible with standardized management and operation. Therefore, I think that only fine-tuning of branches and departments is needed."


    He suddenly laughed: "It is not to show off the CEO''s sense of existence, to go to war and affect the company''s current extremely good development momentum."


    "It makes sense." Ronan''s idea is to entertain the current situation with the theory of relativity. Even if it is an adjustment, it should be a breeze and drizzle, not a drastic reform. This is also one of the reasons for choosing Robert Iger, a relatively moderate. . He said: "I agree with your suggestion. You are an expert in management."


    I remember that in previous Wall Street and Hollywood circles, when Robert Iger took over as the CEO of Walt Disney, he thought that Robert Iger was not a suitable candidate because he lacked the strong style that a leader of a large company must possess.


    But this is precisely the advantage of Robert Iger.


    Ronan does not need a strong CEO.


    Otherwise, with a strong company boss and a strong CEO, Relativity Entertainment will inevitably have problems.


    Robert Iger added at this time: "I have sent someone to collect relevant information about artisan entertainment, and I will continue other preparations."


    Ronan said: "The preparation work can go ahead. But Bob, even if we acquire it, it will take a year or a year and a half at the earliest. Relativity Entertainment needs time to digest and develop Netflix."


    Relativity Entertainment should indeed have its own film library, which to some extent is also preparing for Netflix''s future transformation of streaming media.


    Robert Iger had a lot of work at hand, and he didn''t stay long before returning to his office.


    In addition to paying attention to the company''s internal management and operation, Ronan puts more energy on the film projects under his banner.


    This is also the biggest advantage of Relativity Entertainment.


    The crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has gone to Rosario, Baja California, under the leadership of Gore Wibinski, to do final preparations, and filming will soon begin.


    The crew of "Jeans in Summer" negotiated a director contract with Gary Marshall and officially entered the preparatory stage.


    The fast-moving crew of "Hurricane Rescue" will soon enter the filming stage.


    Other sequels are also advancing steadily, because there is already a successful model, and Ronan does not need to worry too much.


    Due to the successful financing of the Pacific Foundation, the follow-up funds are still surplus, and the Indian Mountain Foundation wants to continue to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment, Ronan has also begun to consider new first-line commercial production based on the projects already in operation. .


    The specific items to be selected need to be carefully selected.


    At least Marvel''s superhero movies can be excluded.


    The heroes with copyright in Shahai Entertainment''s hands are not suitable for shooting now.


    Now that the new century has arrived, Hollywood will be occupied by more adapted films and sequels. The proportion of successful original films, especially those with medium and large investments, will become smaller and smaller.


    In early March, Ronan welcomed a special visitor at home, the heroine of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Yu Jiaolong from the far east came to visit.


    "Long time no see." Ronan saw Yu Jiaolong in the reception room, "Miss Lizao is more elegant than ever."


    Yu Jiaolong is very polite and elegant: "Mr. Anderson, you''re thankful."


    Ronan greeted him and went directly to the topic: "Miss Lizao is here this time, is there anything wrong?"


    Yu Jiaolong took out an official invitation letter and handed it to Ronan: "I''ll help someone forward an invitation."


    "Oh?" Ronan took it and rolled his eyes: "This is..."


    Yu Jiaolong simply explained: "This is the invitation of Shanghai International Film Festival. The organizing committee hopes to invite Relativity Entertainment to participate in the June Film Festival."


    Behind this is the handwriting of the great director who supported her. That great director and the power behind it have invited many Hollywood manufacturers to promote the international film festival.


    The International Film Festival Organizing Committee is also happy to see its success. To become a first-line film festival, it needs not only the influence of awards, but also the support of a powerful film festival trading platform behind it.


    Buyers who can be invited to Hollywood will effectively attract filmmakers from all over the world to participate.


    The organizing committee of the film festival couldn''t get on line with Hollywood, so it hit Yu Jiaolong''s idea. Yu Jiaolong couldn''t refuse, so he had to come and run in person.


    Ronan put down the invitation letter and said, "Miss Lizao, I don''t guarantee that I will be able to participate, it depends on the schedule."


    Yu Jiaolong was a little embarrassed and asked, "Mr. Anderson, when can you confirm the schedule?"


    "It will be April at the earliest." Ronan said.


    Yu Jiaolong tentatively asked, "Can you let me know when you are sure of the itinerary."


    Ronan did not refuse this reasonable request and said: "Yes. I will ask the assistant to call you at that time."


    Yu Jiaolong walked out of this huge manor very easily. Over the past two years, as her experience has increased, she has become more mature, knowing that Ronan Anderson is a real big man in Hollywood.


    Leaving Beverly Hills, Yu Jiaolong rushed to Miramax''s office in Los Angeles and sent another invitation letter from the organizing committee.


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 Chapter 347： Wills project

    Probably, Yu Jiaolong¡¯s feedback was more positive. After this personal invitation was sent, the Shanghai International Film Festival from the far east sent invitations to Relativity Entertainment and Ronan himself through official channels.


    Relativity Entertainment is invited to attend the trading and screening sessions of this film.


    Ronan then got news that New Line Pictures and Miramax had also received invitations from the East.


    The appearance of Hollywood buyers can effectively increase the appeal of the festival.


    Relevant news came from the branch of Embassy Pictures in the East. The famous director Zhang said that he wanted to meet Ronan, the owner of Relativity Entertainment, during the film festival.


    When Ronan received the news, he immediately thought of the super masterpiece that Director Zhang had planned in the past two years. If I remember correctly, "Hero" was released in 2002 and was later introduced to North America, although it is not as good as Li Anhe. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a huge success, but it is also an extremely rare success for Chinese movies in the North American market.


    Embassy Pictures has experience in the actual operation of Chinese-language martial arts films. If it can obtain the North American copyright of this film at a suitable price, it may obtain considerable benefits.


    According to Ronan''s understanding, the attitude of Eastern film companies to Hollywood distributors in this era is not generally good. As long as the film can be released in the North American market, other conditions are easy to say.


    Frankly speaking, some film producers can even send their films to North America for free for publicity and reputation.


    That Zhang Guoshi is not an ordinary director, he has a certain reputation in the world, and Ronan did not expect to obtain the copyright in a way that is too cheap.


    But according to his idea, a few million dollars is a sky-high price.


    Ronan did not rush to reply. It is too early to confirm his schedule for June.


    In mid-March, as the 74th Oscars ceremony is approaching, it seems that the entire Hollywood is revolving around the Oscars, and all kinds of related news are endless.


    On the weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise organized a friendly golf match and invited Will Smith, Jeremy Katzenberg and Robert Iger.


    At their level, golf is more of a way of communication, a tool used to increase friendship and affection.


    In Ronan''s words, this is not only to meet friends but also to exchange messages with each other. Maybe anyone has the resources that others need.


    For example, he got to know Robert Iger through Jeff Kasenberg, and won the management and management talent that Relativity Entertainment needs more.


    After two years of practice, Ronan''s skills are good and he can occasionally hit birdies. Although it is very rare, there is always good luck.


    The five people chatted about anecdotes in the circle, and the half afternoon passed quickly.


    When Will Smith made his last putt into the hole, Tom Cruise drove a battery car and greeted Ronan to get on the car and return to the golf club together.


    "We''re done." Tom Cruise said slowly while accelerating: "The person with the worst grades has a treat tonight."


    Jeff Katzenberg touched his bald head and said, "This time it seems like I am behind."


    Ronan answered, "Yes, Jerefer has the worst grades."


    Robert Iger said with a smile, "Jerifer, would you like to have a treat tonight? I''ll greet my family in advance."


    Will Smith shook his head: "Ronan was the worst performer in the past, but both times it was Jeffrey who fell behind."


    "Busy at work these days." Jerefer Katzenberg said directly: "Neglect to practice."


    Ronan said at this time: "How is the production of "Shrek 2"? When will it be completed?"


    Embassy Pictures is the overseas publisher of this series. Jeff Kasenberg said: "It will be July and August next year at the earliest, and it may be the end of next year."


    The battery car stopped at the entrance of the club. Ronan took the lead to get off the car, and after Jeff Kasenberg got off the car, he said half-jokingly: "It''s better to hand over the North American distribution rights of the second part to Embassy Pictures ."


    Tom Cruise turned his head and glanced at Ronan, and couldn''t help but shook his head slightly. The relationship between Jeff Katzenberg and Spielberg was indeed not very good, but the two sides were ultimately a company.


    Jeff Katzenberg said directly: "Ronan, let''s talk about overseas distribution rights."


    Ronan knew that he couldn''t force it, and said, "It happens that Bob is here. Let''s talk about overseas distribution."


    When he came to the lounge, Jeff Katzenberg took Robert Iger aside to discuss the continuation of the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Ronan, Tom Cruise and Will Smith were sitting together, drinking coffee and chatting.


    "I heard that you went to South Korea and island countries specifically." Will Smith asked with great interest: "Are the women over there different from Hollywood?"


    Ronan said, "I am going to raise funds, not to pick up girls." He asked, "Will, you are a married person. What do you care about?"


    Will Smith pinched his nose and said, "It''s pure curiosity, nothing else."


    Ronan turned his head and asked Tom Cruise: "Do you believe it?"


    Tom Cruise immediately shook his head: "I don''t believe it."


    Will Smith is a good trickster and immediately countered: "Ronan, I heard that you have a girlfriend. Be careful of getting caught."


    "I don''t have a girlfriend." Ronan replied calmly.


    Tom Cruise asked: "You and that..." He doesn''t seem to remember the name: "Just what Disney princess, haven''t we parted yet?"


    Will Smith reminded: "Anne Hathaway."


    Ronan said calmly: "It''s not a boyfriend or girlfriend, how can you break up?" He asked Tom Cruise again: "Aren''t you and Penelope Cruz breaking up? Tom, you won''t want to. Start the third marriage, right?"


    "It''s hard to say." Will Smith said first: "Tom and Penelope Cruz will definitely break up. Will they marry again later..."


    He did not continue.


    Ronan can roughly guess that Tom Cruise''s marriage is not his own decision.


    "What''s the situation?" He looked at Tom Cruise and asked concerned: "No problem, right?"


    Tom Cruise gently shook his head, and said calmly: "Don''t worry, I can handle it." He simply explained: "The church is not satisfied with Penelope, thinking that she is Latino Hispanic, and walk with me. It''s not appropriate to get together."


    Ronan did not answer. The situation of Scientology is very complicated. Especially for Tom Cruise, many things are true or false, and outsiders can''t tell.


    Will Smith was also very close to Scientology, and asked: "Tom, I heard they are going to arrange a draft for you and choose a suitable woman."


    Tom Cruise did not deny: "There is such a plan."


    "How do I feel a little scary." Will Smith seems to be muttering to himself: "Fortunately I didn''t join."


    Ronan looked at Tom Cruise and asked, "Tom, do you have to follow their arrangements for this kind of thing?"


    "Don''t worry." Tom Cruise doesn''t look like a puppet brainwashed or dominated by the church: "I know what to do."


    While talking, he also smiled at Ronan and Will Smith.


    Ronan nodded: "That''s good, just speak up if you need help."


    Obviously, Tom Cruise has his own ideas about Scientology. According to Ronan''s observations during this period, Tom Cruise may be a pure believer when he was young, but now, it''s really hard to say.


    This kind of topic about faith, just click and stop, it is impossible to talk too deeply, the topic of the three people quickly returned to the film.


    "I have reached a licensing agreement with Netflix." Tom Cruise said, "How many videos does your website have?"


    Ronan roughly calculated it: "About 20,000."


    Will Smith was a little surprised: "Almost catching up with Blockbuster! You seem to have only acquired this site for three months, right?"


    The transaction has been completed, Ronan has nothing to hide, and said directly: "I bought a film library from a small chain leasing company and got the rental and sale rights of 18,500 film and television works."


    Will Smith is very emotional: "Your company is getting bigger and bigger."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Every step is cautious, and if one step is wrong, all the previous efforts will be wasted."


    Tom Cruise picked up the coffee and said before drinking: "I don''t know much about company management, but financing and loans are a good way to make movies."


    Will Smith asked: "Ronan, how much money did you raise during this trip to the island countries and South Korea?"


    Ronan replied: "The first phase of financing was 275 million US dollars."


    "So much? Only the first issue?" Will Smith was really surprised this time: "It''s enough to shoot two major productions."


    He suddenly thought of something and asked: "Is it all invested?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "I invested in a large production of 120 million US dollars and two medium productions of more than 20 million US dollars. I still have about 100 million US dollars left in my hands. I am planning to invest in several more projects."


    The first phase of financing for island countries is to pay in installments, and the subsequent funds are not yet in place.


    Will Smith moved in his heart and said, "Have you found the right project?"


    Hearing this, Ronan immediately guessed, did not answer, instead asked: "Will, do you have a movie project?"


    Before, he talked to Tom Cruise about film investment on the phone. Tom Cruise has been cooperating with Spielberg in the past two years. Ronan and Spielberg have contacted many times, knowing that the old man doesn¡¯t No matter how you see him, you will not actively invest to find a nail to touch.


    "I can''t talk about the project." Will Smith thought for a while before saying: "I have several invitations here. One of them is a project. I think it''s not bad. But they invited me for a simple purpose. It might be Use my reputation to find an investment company."

 Chapter 348： National rival

    No one knows better than Ronan what kind of height Will Smith can reach in the next ten years, including Will Smith himself.


    The four kings of Hollywood; the famous king of history; 20 million club members; very few actors in the industry who can carry the box office of the top productions by a single person; veritable superstars; the most popular black movie stars in the world...


    And unlike Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. in the same period, Will Smith is a superstar status earned by many different types of movies, not a single series of superstars.


    The first two have left the captain and Marvel, at best they are at the top level.


    If it wasn''t for his son''s ability to cheat, Will Smith would fight his old face to pull his son, and he would not fall so fast later.


    Ronan asked curiously: "Will, aren''t you filming "Jedi Men 2"? Are you looking for the following projects?"


    Tom Cruise said: "Will is very popular now, I want to find him as the actor''s crew, from Malibu to Beverly."


    "How can it be so exaggerated." Will Smith waved his hand: "In fact, there are only two projects."


    Ronan was very interested: "Talk about it."


    Will Smith roughly said: "A project has been negotiated, based on Isaac Asimov''s science fiction novel "Me, Robot" in the film of the same name, where I will play the male lead."


    Ronan once watched this movie, and inquired about the relevant copyrights a long time ago, and said: "This is a 20th Century Fox project, right?"


    "Yes." Will Smith said directly: "Twentieth Century Fox is already preparing to build a crew, and it is expected to start filming at the end of this year or the first half of next year."


    Ronan nodded slightly, because he had inquired about the relevant copyrights, he knew something.


    This is a typical screenplay that appeared many years before the film came out, and the copyright has gone through several twists and turns.


    The original script of the project was not an adaptation, but was derived from the original in the early 1990s. At that time, the script was called "Hardline", a suspenseful murder story, and its theme was very close to Asimov''s "Three Laws of Robots".


    Then the script was bought out by Disney at one time and threw it in the film library. Until Brian Singer, who collaborated with Disney, became interested and made substantial changes to the script, but Disney eventually abandoned the script and later transferred it to the second Tenth Century Fox, Twentieth Century Fox allowed people to re-adjust the script and adapt Asimov''s work together, and this was the first version of the script of "I, Robot".


    But the project was shelved again, until a few years later, the famous producer Akiva Gossman collaborated with Twentieth Century Fox to find the project from the script library and hired the famous screenwriter Hilary Sides to perform another major operation on the script. , 20th Century Fox really started "Me, Robot".


    Ronan asked, "What about another project?"


    Will Smith said: "A romantic comedy. The producer James Luster served as the executive producer of my last film, "Boxing King Ali". I don¡¯t know where he found a love. Comedy script, through the cooperation relationship with me last time, I came to the door to invite me to play the leading actor."


    Tom Cruise interjected at this moment: "The romantic comedy genre? Will, I remember you never played this genre, right?"


    "Yeah, so I hesitate." Will Smith scratched his head and said, "The role is very interesting, I think it''s good. But James Luster has nothing but the script at the moment. The invitation to me is to borrow my reputation. Drive the entire project and pull investment."


    Ronan asked, "Will, you are interested in picking up, but you have concerns?"


    Will Smith laughed: "It''s true."


    Ronan thought for a while and asked, "Can you tell me the general content of the script?"


    He dare not say that he has watched all the movies that Will Smith starred in, but he has never taken down the more famous ones of Will Smith.


    Will Smith simply said: "When it comes to dating between men and women, the protagonist is a dating expert, or a love tactical consultant, who is responsible for solving dating problems for clients."


    Ronan squeezed his chin and quickly recalled, and soon thought of a movie-"The Enemy of the People".


    This is Will Smith''s few romantic comedies.


    But there is no script, no other explanation, and it is difficult to make an accurate judgment from Will Smith''s simple words.


    "Can I read the script, Will?" Ronan and Will Smith didn''t have to go in circles: "I need to look at more specific content."


    Will Smith thinks of Ronan''s previous performance in the film, and can''t help thinking: "Ronan, are you interested in investing?"


    Ronan spread his hands and said, "Let''s put it this way, Will. Any film you star in has investment value. But before that, I have to read the script to determine whether to invest."


    Will Smith smiled and said, "No problem." He thought for a moment: "I''ll make an appointment with the producer James Luster, and make an appointment with him to take him to Relativity Entertainment to find you?"


    Ronan said, "Yes."


    Will Smith was reluctant to let go of this romantic comedy invitation, but he had doubts in his heart. Suddenly he made a decision. If Ronan felt that the project was feasible, then he would go ahead, otherwise he would simply reject it.


    "You two seem to be very hopeful to achieve cooperation." Tom Cruise said.


    Ronan said brazenly: "This is called a strong alliance."


    What else will Will Smith do? No need to think about the sequel, the copyright is impossible to get.


    "I am a legend" is a remake of an old film, the copyright seems to be in the hands of Warner Bros., this can also be crossed out.


    "When Happiness Knocks" is based on autobiography and real stories. The copyright should still be there. The name of the black stockbroker needs to be considered. Maybe you can ask Scott Swift. After all, Are peers.


    Then there is "The National Superman Hancock", which is an original movie.


    There is also Will Smith''s "Kung Fu Dream" with his son, this film has Jack Chen.


    But it is not suitable for launching this kind of film now. Kungfu movies will soon fall into a low ebb in North America, and "Kung Fu Dream" can be regarded as the fluctuation after the low ebb.


    Tom Cruise said suddenly: "I heard you two talk about cooperation, I suddenly had an idea about cooperation."


    Ronan asked curiously: "What do you think?"


    Will Smith also looked at Tom Cruise with interest.


    "We can find a suitable project." Tom Cruise seems to have a very special idea: "We star in a movie together."


    Ronan pointed to his nose and asked, "Including me?"


    Tom Cruise confirmed: "Of course."


    Ronan helplessly spread his hands: "I don''t know how to act."


    "It''s okay." Will Smith said carelessly: "We will take you."


    I don''t know why, Ronan suddenly felt like a full-level tuba was about to upgrade with a zero-level trumpet.


    Will Smith said to Tom Cruise: "You have a good idea."


    From the perspective of the producer, Ronan said: "Tom, Will, among other things, the salary of the two of you alone will push the film''s budget to a terrifying level."


    This kind of thing also depends on opportunity. In addition to the pay, there are also role settings and roles. Ronan doesn''t matter, but how should the roles of Will Smith and Tom Cruise be balanced?


    After all, starring and cameo are different.


    The five people stayed until nearly six in the afternoon and left the golf club together. Jeff Katzenberg gave a treat to Japanese cuisine.


    Only in the afternoon of the next day, Will Smith led James Last into Ronan''s office.


    James Last is a black man, probably in his forties. Will Smith is interested in his projects, and his skin color also plays a role.


    In any case, Will Smith can be regarded as a representative figure of the black community in Hollywood.


    The two parties greeted briefly, and James Luster handed the script to Ronan respectfully: "Mr. Anderson, this is the script of the project, written by Kevin Bisch."


    Will Smith sat on the sofa and said casually, "Ronan, you can read the script first."


    Not wanting to get involved before Ronan and James Last reached an agreement, Will Smith then left Ronan''s office under the pretext of visiting Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan took the script, greeted the assistant to bring coffee, read the script carefully, first looked at the beginning, then at the end, and then read more than 30 pages. It was already confirmed that this was the starring Will Smith. However, the name on the cover of the script is "Hitch".


    This may be a problem of translation. China Film Group rarely translates the names of Hollywood movies in English.


    Although he was sure that "Rival of the People" was not wrong, Ronan patiently scanned the script quickly, and then said, "Mr. Rust, this script is a bit interesting."


    James Luster was overjoyed and said: "Yes, this is an alternative romance."


    Ronan put down the script and said, "Mr. Rust, I''m interested in this script...a little bit. But I invested in this film with two premises. One is that my Shahai Entertainment must own the copyright, and the other is that Will must Be the leading actor."


    James Luster is not a newcomer to Hollywood. He knows the rules of the industry and said directly: "The first is no problem. The second, as long as Will is willing to play, the rest is easy to say. Over the past few years, I have not stopped trying to find A romantic comedy that Will is suitable for acting. I believe this role has enough space for Will to display his acting talent."


    Ronan said: "I believe this too." He urged: "Mr. Luster, you need to submit a plan including the preliminary budget. The review process on my side must go."


    "Okay." James Luster was worried about missing the opportunity: "I will provide it as soon as possible."


    The two sides talked for a while, and Will Smith also returned. He saw Ronan intending to invest and also intending to take over the actor.


    However, Ronan and Will Smith will not talk about such things, and the Legal Department will contact Will Smith''s agent.


    Before Will Smith left, he suddenly said: "By the way, there will be a pop music party in a few days. Are you interested in attending it?"


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 Chapter 349： Highest boundary

    What Will Smith said was a formal reception party, held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, and gathered many famous figures in the entertainment industry.


    The party organizer is the bulletin board, and they are warming up for the bulletin board music award next month.


    Ronan and Will Smith walked into the banquet hall together. Under Will Smith''s introduction, he met many people in the music industry.


    Such as the director of Sony Records, the release manager of Universal Music, the creative director of Warner Music and so on.


    Compared to Hollywood, Ronan is relatively new to the pop music circle, but Will Smith is different. He was a rapper before entering the film circle.


    "Hello, Miss Dion."


    Ronan shook hands with Celine Dion under the introduction of Will Smith: "It''s nice to meet you. I like your song "My Heart Is Eternal" very much."


    Celine Dion responded politely: "Thank you, it''s my honor."


    Too many people gathered in the banquet hall, not to mention the movie circles like Ronan and Will Smith to join in the fun, the singers alone are countless.


    Famous singers are everywhere, and even the singers that the major record companies plan to release in the next stage will show up at parties.


    Like the film industry, it is normal for the pop music world to build relationships.


    Ronan just chatted with Celine Dion for a few words, and then went to other places. When he left, he looked around nearby, but did not find Celine Dion''s husband.


    It is said that Celine Dion and the uncle met at the age of 12, and they lived together not long before they got married...


    This is the highest state of cultivation and being cultivated.


    After being able to develop a big pop music world, this achievement point is full.


    The uncle didn''t have any trouble, and it is estimated that the people did not raise the government but the officials did not investigate.


    In a very romantic way, as long as we love each other, worldly fetters are nothing.


    In fact, this pair is also the envy of many people, ignoring the age gap, they have extremely luxurious love in the entertainment industry.


    Maybe that''s not right. After all, love in the entertainment industry erupts anytime and anywhere, like a gust of wind and rain, when it comes particularly violent, it disappears without a trace before people react.


    There have been reports in the media. It is said that the uncle sold his only real estate when Celine Dion was 12 years old in order to help her record her first album. Since then, this warm uncle has been working all night long. Entered the world where girls were blank.


    This is in line with the laws of mankind, after all, Loli loves uncle.


    The uncle was seriously ill some time ago, and Ronan also saw their declaration in the media.


    He said to her, if I die,


    I want to die in your arms.


    She nodded tearfully, I have been here,


    Until you leave in my arms.


    Ronan knew that the two had fulfilled their promises to each other. After the death of the uncle, Celine Dion seemed to be a pigeon out of the cage and let her go.


    Loli loves the uncle, the aunt is so fresh.


    "I saw an old friend." Will Smith pointed to one side of the banquet hall and said, "I''m going there. You can move around freely."


    Ronan took a look. There were three black girls over there, one of whom was familiar.


    "Go." Ronan waved his hand.


    Will Smith smiled and left. Ronan was just about to go somewhere else, when someone on the left suddenly said, "That''s a **** group."


    Hearing this, Ronan turned his head to look, but it was a petite blonde woman.


    This woman is not tall, but like Amanda Seyfried, she has excellent proportions. When viewed from the side, the close-fitting skirt outlines a nearly perfect back-hip curve.


    There is also that beautiful and exquisite face, full of passionate elements of Latin descent, and full of aggressive rock elements.


    "I''m very new to the music industry." Ronan, like an old friend, answered naturally, "Do you know them?"


    The blond woman stepped forward, came to Ronan, and motioned with her eyes: "The person who is talking to Will Smith is called Beyonc¨¦. I don''t know the names of the other two."


    Hearing this familiar name, Ronan couldn''t help muttering to himself: Will this guy...


    But seeing Beyonc¨¦''s burly figure and dark skin, he can only express his appreciation and incompetence.


    This is definitely not because Ronan is biased against certain skin colors. Ronan''s idea is very simple, just that he doesn''t like working alone in the dark.


    It is conceivable that if you suddenly show your mouth full of white teeth, you still have to be scared of something wrong?


    Ronan nodded slightly: "My Destiny, I''ve heard of it."


    The blonde woman was enthusiastic: "I''m Shakira, also from the pop music scene. Have you heard of it?"


    "Of course I''ve heard of it." Ronan thought of Pi Kanthrough for an instant, and said: "The best female singer in Latin America, the pride of Colombian pop music."


    He stretched out his hand and introduced himself: "Ronan Anderson, a filmmaker."


    Shakira shook his hand and said with a smile, "I know you."


    Ronan smiled: "So I''m so famous."


    "I have a friend from the Hollywood movie circle." Shakira said simply: "Just as you and Will Smith passed by us, she told me that you are the best young producer and film company owner in Hollywood. ."


    Ronan said casually and modestly: "I can''t talk about the best. But I want to say sorry to you. Passing by, I didn''t see such an outstanding female singer as Miss Shakira. I was rude."


    Shakira couldn''t help laughing. As the laughter came out, her body swayed slightly. She didn''t know if it was due to habit, or she had practiced it. Her back buttocks seemed to swing in a small range while the body was shaking.


    "Are Hollywood producers as funny as you?" Shakira asked deliberately.


    Ronan said in response to the occasion: "There are no other people like me. Those old men are rigid and boring. No one wants to deal with them."


    Shakira said at the right time: "I came to Los Angeles and met with a lot of producers. There are really few young and funny like you."


    Ronan turned to ask, "Shakira, are you here to develop in North America?"


    "I just released an English album." Shakira got a little closer and said: "The results are not bad, I am trying to open up the American market."


    Ronan said, "I wish you success."


    It is not easy for non-British, American and Canadian singers to succeed in North America. The development route of Latin singers is basically to enter Portugal and Spain after Latin America.


    Shakira also knows this, "It is difficult for a Latin singer to succeed in North America."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Jennifer Lopez did a good job."


    "It''s different." Shakira seemed a little helpless: "Jennifer Lopez is an American, and I am a Colombian."


    She shrugged slightly: "In the past, I always heard that the United States was full of freedom, but after coming over, I discovered that this place is actually very exclusive and completely different from the rumors."


    Ronan said softly: "It''s just a rumor, you can''t take it seriously."


    Rumor has it that this place is either heaven or hell. In fact, like most countries, there are good points and many bad points.


    Among other things, the proliferation of guns and public security issues are driving people crazy.


    Shooting at every turn, and killing people with an automatic rifle, the probability of this happening on the other side of the Pacific is infinitely close to zero.


    In terms of public security and social stability, the so-called free and democratic country will be killed on the other side of the Pacific.


    "Actually, I originally contacted Sony Records." Shakira said at this time: "But Jennifer Lopez strongly opposed Sony Records signing me. I didn''t reach a deal with Sony Records."


    Ronan could hear it. It seemed that Shakira had certain hopes for his Hollywood boss, but did not answer, but said: "I want to come because your development lines and styles overlap."


    The same Latin singers have similar musical styles and are known for showing off their hips. If they are in the same company, they will inevitably dilute resources.


    Shakira further said: "I heard that your company bought part of Polygram''s business?"


    This homework is really enough. Ronan guessed that Shakira should have done a detailed understanding of the American entertainment industry, especially about popular music.


    "What I bought is PolyGram''s film business." Ronan saw a familiar figure and said, "Sorry, I saw a friend, and I have time to talk."


    Shakira still smiled enthusiastically, opened the handbag she carried, and handed a business card to Ronan: "This is my personal contact information Ronan solemnly took it away and gave it back. He wrote his business card and said, "Knowing you has made this dull night a lot of fun. Shakira, I look forward to seeing you again. "


    "Me too." Shakira started shaking her body slightly again: "Ronan, I am looking forward to seeing you next time."


    Ronan left here and walked straight towards Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bonchen not far away.


    "Hi, Leo." He took the initiative to say hello: "It''s been a long time."


    Leonardo DiCaprio''s face stiffened when he saw Ronan, then he returned to normal, showing a polite smile: "Good evening, Ronan."


    The little boss who was sentenced to death by him did not fall down, but the better he got, and he became a billionaire in just a few years.


    Seeing Ronan, Leonardo DiCaprio always felt a little embarrassed.


    After the success of "Titanic", Leonardo was as proud as a peacock who opened the screen. He posed problems for Ronan, and Ronan also gave him a lot of embarrassment, but as time passed and people''s thoughts matured, the two later There has been no conflict again.


    Although far from being a friend, it is not an enemy.


    Ronan chatted with Leonardo casually, and greeted Gisele Bunchen politely.


    "You came by yourself?" Giselle Bunchen seemed a little curious: "Why didn''t you see Lindevo?"


    Ronan is also not embarrassed: "We haven''t contacted for a long time."


    Gisele Bunchen quickly changed the subject, and at the same time looked at Leonardo: it turned out that they were all playboys.


    The entrance of the banquet hall suddenly became a little messy, and it seemed that some amazing people had arrived. Leonardo took a look and was a little surprised: "Why did he come?"


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 Chapter 350： Rock Punk

    The person who came in wore a neat white suit with black curly hair hanging behind his head, revealing a face that was obviously sickly white. As long as anyone who has seen a patient with vitiligo is not difficult to see, this person should have vitiligo or other skin Albinism.


    The banquet hall was quiet for a moment.


    Michael Jackson, the superstar of pop music.


    At this moment, Ronan watched from left to right, as if seeing the various forms of life, some worshipped, some disgusted, some were indifferent, some glared, and some were whispering...


    But most people made the same choice, and almost no one came forward to say hello.


    Similarly, Ronan just watched Michael Jackson for a while, and had no idea of ??getting to know the Uranus superstar.


    It is estimated that most people, like him, subconsciously want to stay away from the vortex of trouble.


    What happened to Michael Jackson is difficult to distinguish between true and false, but some things are said too much, especially when media reports representing public opinion are too much. No matter true or false, they will become "true".


    The banquet hall was quiet for a few seconds, and then it returned to normal, what to do or what to do.


    Ronan ended the lukewarm chat with Leonardo DiCaprio and continued to stroll around the party to further expand his network of contacts.


    In the middle, I saw Michael Jackson talking to a high-level person on the bulletin board, and Ronan automatically moved away from there.


    After all, Ronan is still one of the ordinary people in this world.


    And it can also prevent greed from emerging and doing some very unwise things.


    Michael Jackson not only represents his own value, he also has numerous music copyrights such as Elvis and The Beatles in his hands, with countless values, and the annual copyright income generated is also astronomical.


    Many people jealous when they see it.


    In a previous life, there were rumors that what happened to Michael Jackson was behind Sony Entertainment.


    After Sony Music merged with Michael Jackson''s ATV in the 1990s, Michael Jackson owned 50% of the company''s music rights.


    It seems that Michael Jackson¡¯s sister has said that Michael Jackson¡¯s music copyright tax exceeds one billion US dollars, and someone killed him for this huge sum of money. He will make more money when he is dead than when he is alive.


    The living Michael Jackson is old, and this money printing machine can''t sing or dance.


    Legends are used for nostalgia. Dead legends can more arouse the public''s feelings and open people''s wallets more easily.


    Just like Diana, a dead legend can bring countless benefits to all aspects. Even if Michael Jackson passes away, various benefits still spur latecomers to make various actions.


    HBO''s "Leaving Neverland" put Michael Jackson on the forefront.


    Perhaps for the media and the public, being pulled from the altar alone can bring countless pleasures.


    With his interests moving, Ronan quickly went elsewhere.


    As for taking the initiative to join in and help, this kind of idea has never happened. How can one fight the surging public opinion of the whole society? It would be too overwhelming to do that, and would only drown together.


    Besides, he is not a good person. Faced with so many interests, he might be moved...


    Wouldn''t it be pointed out by thousands of people and abused by thousands of people?


    Taking the initiative to stay away from this trouble vortex is the wisest choice.


    "What do you think?" Will Smith came from the side and patted Ronan on the shoulder: "Are you tempted by which beauty again? I just saw that you had a hot fight with a Latina beauty."


    Ronan recovered and did not answer Will Smith''s words. Instead, he asked, "Didn''t you find the target? That is Beyonc¨¦, the goddess?"


    Will Smith did not admit or deny. He just said, "The Goddess has three people here tonight. Are you interested in having a drink together? They know who you are and will not refuse."


    "Forget it." Ronan refused without hesitation: "I will have other things in a while."


    He pointed to Michael Jackson and changed the subject: "Don''t you go over and say hello?"


    Will Smith shook his head slightly: "No, I''ve left the pop music circle." He looked straight, and said in a low voice, "I''m going to have a swig with the goddesses. Ronan, if anyone asks You, you said that after leaving the party, we went to drink together."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I know what to say."


    Will Smith laughed: "I will invite you to dinner and introduce you to some beauties by the way."


    Ronan did not speak, but waved his hand at Will Smith.


    Watching Will Smith leave with the goddesses, Ronan could only sigh secretly, this is really Hollywood.


    The cultural and sports circles have created countless stars, and these stars have created countless news.


    For example, the famous Michael Tyson met Naomi Campbell at the party. After meeting for the first time and chatting about the conference, he carried Naomi Campbell upstairs and opened the room in full view...


    Ronan saw Shania Dunn, chatted with the country queen, and then found another female singer who was also from Canada.


    Not tall, with typical punk smoky makeup, and among the straight long blond hair, a strand is dyed red.


    With this look, Ronan can easily recognize who she is.


    Avril Lavigne, the little witch of rock and roll punk.


    Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Avril Lavigne made her debut in the past two years.


    Unlike the others in the banquet hall, Avril Lavigne¡¯s smoky makeup, pencil pants and canvas shoes look very different. Since the first album will not be released until May, basically no one knows her now, only one. People sit alone in the corner rest area.


    The record company and agent helped her get here, just to familiarize her with the circle in advance and increase her knowledge.


    Bored in every way, Avril Lavigne called a waiter and wanted a glass of wine.


    "Sorry." The waiter looked at Avril Lavigne''s very small face: "Miss, are you underage? I can''t give you wine."


    "What?" Avril Lavigne asked.


    The waiter said directly: "Where is your parent? This is a public place and minors cannot drink."


    Avril Lavigne''s nose is almost crooked, is this a little girl who treats her as a parent who is not stealing alcohol?


    "Would you like champagne?"


    A goblet suddenly appeared in front of Avril Lavigne: "I just took it."


    Avril turned her head and glanced, and beside her was a tall young man who seemed to be a few years older than her.


    The waiter couldn''t help saying: "Mr. Anderson..."


    Ronan gave the waiter a hand, and the waiter swallowed the words behind him and left quickly.


    As a person who often serves in Grand Ballroom One, he knows who this Mr. Anderson is, the Hollywood billionaire.


    "Don''t want it?" Ronan opened the chair and sat on the opposite side, and said faintly: "Forget it."


    Avril Lavigne had been staring at Ronan, took the wine glass, and said, "Thank you."


    Ronan put another glass of wine in his right hand and raised his glass to indicate: "Cheers to this boring night."


    It must be boring to stand here alone.


    These words seemed to resonate with Avril Lavigne, and she toasted and touched Ronan: "For this boring party."


    After clinking the glasses, Avril Lavigne drank the champagne in the glass in one breath, obviously not the first time to drink.


    Ronan also drank his glass of wine and asked, "Is it still needed?"


    Avril Lavigne said directly: "A glass of wine with more alcohol."


    Ronan beckoned to the waiter, handed him two empty glasses, and asked him to send him a cocktail


    Avril Lavigne took a sip of the cocktail and asked, "Hey, who are you?"


    "Ronan-Anderson." Ronan said casually.


    Avril took another sip and said, "Avril Lavigne."


    Ronan deliberately said: "You are fine with drinking, but don''t tell others that this is the wine I gave you. You should be less than 21 years old, right?"


    "Don''t worry, I am very loyal." Avril said with a grin: "I will be eighteen soon, and drinking is not a big deal."


    She is straightforward, but not a fool: "Why are you giving me wine?"


    Ronan said without any consideration, "I walked from here and saw you sitting here alone." He pointed to Avril Lavigne''s clothes unabashedly: "And it''s this outfit, which is incompatible with everyone. "


    Avril Lavigne immediately said: "Is there a problem with this dress? This is my style Ronan shook his head slightly: "I don''t mean you have a problem, it''s just a bit strange. After all, on this occasion, Few people are like you. "


    Legend has it that this kind of alternative people are waiting for someone to send it to the door to pretend to be a face.


    Avril Lavigne lowered her lips and said, "I will never wear those cute and fashionable clothes, just like I will not add pop style to my music!"


    "Are you a singer?" Ronan asked deliberately.


    "Yeah." Avril Lavigne picked up the glass, took another cocktail, and said, "I am a female punk rock singer."


    Ronan made a recollection: "Avril Lavigne? I don''t seem to have heard your song."


    He can''t remember when Avril Lavigne''s first album was released.


    Avril Lavigne said: "It''s normal, because my first album will be released in May."


    "It turned out to be like this." Ronan raised his glass to her: "I wish you success, the first album is selling well."


    Avril Lavigne touched Ronan again and said, "I will succeed."


    Ronan didn''t go anywhere else, and just chatted with Avril Lavigne here. This girl has a strange personality. She is deeply influenced by the non-mainstream culture, but she can identify with her style and it is not difficult to get along.


    And it''s actually full of fun to be with such a cool girl who is petite, sweet, beautiful and unique.


    At the end of the party, Ronan invited Avril Lavigne into his car and drove her back.


    Avril¡¯s agent had already come to pick her up, but after hearing Avril¡¯s words and seeing Ronan¡¯s face, he exhorted him and put Avril on Ronan¡¯s Bentley.


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    In the driving Bentley, the driver followed Avril''s instructions and turned on the road to West Hollywood.


    Avril Lavigne was very curious. She fumbled and looked around in the car. She couldn''t help saying, "This car is awesome."


    Ronan took out a bottle of water from the car refrigerator and handed it to Avril Lavigne: "Your first album is selling well. It''s easy to buy such a car."


    "I want to buy two!" Avril took the water, slammed her fist, and said: "One is used for crashing and the other is used for riding."


    Ronan shrugged: "You have a strange idea." He asked, "What is your first album called?"


    "LetGo." Avril took a sip and said: "Before the album, a single will be released first. The single is called "Super Complex"."


    Ronan asked, "Is it possible for me to hear it first?"


    Avril Lavigne''s eyes covered by smoky makeup rolled around and said, "Yes, but you have to pay."


    "how much is it?"


    "For the sake of your drink." Avril said with a particularly refreshing look: "It only costs ten dollars. But you have to pay first!"


    The girl drank, and her playful mind came out.


    Ronan took out his wallet, found ten dollars, and handed it to Avril: "The money is paid. Avril, it''s time to sing."


    Avril Lavigne screwed on the bottle cap, cleared her throat, and suddenly uttered in a nasal voice: "Uh, uh, yeah. This is how life is..."


    There is no musical accompaniment, but Ronan was a little surprised when he sang this classic song that he had listened to many times.


    For listeners on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Avril Lavigne is a guide to European and American music.


    The rise of the Internet has allowed music lovers there to more easily access many outstanding European and American musicians. Avril Lavigne is one of them. Every era has its own common memory. For those born in the 80s and 90s, if Avril Lavigne must be one of the most impressive European and American singers.


    I have to admit that Avril Lavigne has an extraordinary talent and an amazing voice.


    But she was red so fast, why did she fall just as fast?


    The Bentley car quickly stopped in front of an apartment in West Hollywood. Ronan glanced at the car that followed. It was Avril Lavigne''s agent, following all the way.


    "Is this here?" Ronan asked.


    Avril Lavigne had opened the car door and said, "This is it." She got out of the car and said, "Thank you, Ronan."


    Ronan then got out of the car, looked up at the not too high apartment building, and said, "I should thank you. Ivy, you saved me from this boring night and party."


    Avril was stubborn and blunt: "You are too exaggerated."


    Ronan was enough to stop: "Anyway, thank you for your song."


    Avril Lavigne drew out the ten dollars, shook it, and said, "We are the equivalent exchange."


    "Go up." Ronan pointed to the apartment door: "You have drunk a lot of alcohol, and rest early."


    Avril Lavigne suddenly laughed: "I see, uncle, you''re so long-winded."


    "Uncle?" Ronan pointed to his face and said, "If I say I''m only twenty years old, everyone will believe it. How come I look like an uncle-level man?"


    Avril Lavigne hiccuped: "By the way, how old are you?"


    Ronan said directly: "Just twenty-four years old."


    "I''m less than eighteen, and we are seven years apart." Avril broke her fingers and said: "Two years are considered a generation gap, and there are three generation gaps between us, so the uncle is right."


    Ronan didn''t bother to care about it: "Do whatever you want." He deliberately put on a majestic gesture: "Tell me your phone number."


    Avril Lavigne deliberately asked vigilantly: "What do you want to do?"


    A veteran like Ronan can easily deduce a lot of reasons: "I want to listen to live singing someday, so that it is convenient to contact you. Rest assured, I will prepare ten dollars in advance."


    Avril Lavigne didn''t refuse, she said a series of numbers. After Ronan entered, he directly pressed dial, and then he heard the phone ringing on Avril''s body.


    Ronan put away his cell phone and said, "This is my personal phone. You can call me anytime if you are in Los Angeles."


    "Really?" Avril Lavigne seemed a little surprised: "I have just arrived in Los Angeles not long ago. I have been practicing singing and recording before. Before I had time to meet friends, I couldn''t find anyone to help me."


    Ronan said, "You have a good temper to my appetite. I can put you on the shortlist of friends."


    Avril Lavigne said to herself: "I won''t be polite to you, I must call you if I have something." She suddenly laughed, with a strange smile: "Hey, Ronan, you have to do it if you want to help. I can cause trouble very much."


    I don''t know why, Ronan suddenly had a bad feeling, Avril didn''t seem to be a good girl.


    But Ronan is not afraid of Avril Lavigne''s troubles, and will come to him for help if there is trouble.


    It is the most difficult to repay favoritism debts.


    Ronan said again: "You can call me if you have anything."


    Avril Lavigne nodded and said, "I''m going up, good night."


    Ronan caught a glimpse of the agent''s car parked not far away and said, "Good night, Ivy."


    After getting in the car, Ronan said to the driver David: "Go back to the manor."


    When leaving, the car of Avril Lavigne''s manager also left.


    On the way back to the manor, Ronan thought of the previous question again. In his previous life, Avril had been so red, why did he fall back as fast?


    He suddenly remembered a gossip rumor he had read.


    Avril Lavigne became famous when she was young, and her popularity was too fast, which led to her psychological discomfort. In order to relieve the pressure, the agency hired a girl named Melissa to attend some media activities instead of Avril. Melissa''s appearance is very similar to Avril''s. He also had plastic surgery.


    It didn''t take long for Avril to commit suicide due to excessive stress and the sadness of her family''s death. Her agency, for the benefit of her agency, allowed Melissa to live as Avril.


    Ronan remembers that the gossip cited a lot of so-called evidence. Avril Lavigne¡¯s first album and the style behind it are very different. A once extremely personal "goth" girl has changed from gothic to "rock and roll selling cute style". The little witch has undergone earth-shaking changes in a very short time


    What other changes in appearance, such as birthmarks and sudden shortening, etc.


    Of course, these are all gossip rumors, and the parties involved specifically came out to refute the rumors.


    In fact, the change in star personality is easy to understand. The so-called personal style is not worth mentioning in the face of commercial interests.


    The day after the party, Ronan received a text message from Avril Lavigne. Avril Lavigne once again expressed his gratitude for the wine last night and asked him to have time to drink at the bar.


    Ronan did have time, but it was a pity that Avril had no time.


    Another thing came as expected. Jada Smith called and asked about Will Smith. Will Smith came home late last night.


    A man would definitely stand on the side of a man, and Ronan naturally said Will Smith was drinking with him.


    As Ronan, Jada-Smith didn''t have much to ask, and soon hung up.


    In the previous life, Will Smith had many scandals, with Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie, etc., and even gossip that Will Smith is GAY and often recruits male actors.


    It is really hard to find innocent characters in this circle.


    In fact, Jada Smith may not be mentally prepared. She was interviewed some time ago and told reporters that she and Will Smith are open-ended marriages.


    "I think everyone must be very curious, how did I face the scandals of stars like Will with other women? Actually, I tell you, I always tell Will that you can do whatever you want. Anyway, before you die, you should still face yourself, so Will do whatever he wants. I''m just his partner, so he can truly control himself."


    Perhaps it is this notion that the marriage of Will Smith and Jada Smith can go on.


    Ronan came to work in the company and saw Will Smith again in the office, the black movie star looked exhausted.


    "Why are you here?" Ronan took him a glass of water.


    Will Smith took it over and drank it and said, "James Last called me and asked me to come over and talk about the romantic comedy film project."


    Ronan nodded: "Is he ready for the plan?"


    Will Smith put down his water glass: "It should be almost ~ www.novelhall.com~ You go and rest for a while." Ronan glanced at the time: "I will call you when he comes."


    Will Smith agreed: "Alright, I was exhausted last night. I still have to do less of this one-on-three thing." He seemed a little distressed: "Sister Williams will have an appointment with me next week. I am Reject? Or go? This is a problem."


    Half an hour later, James Last came to Relativity Entertainment, Ronan called for Will Smith, and the three discussed together.


    Compared with the last time there was only a script, this time James Last brought a preliminary plan, the most important of which is the estimated production budget, which is about 60 million to 80 million US dollars.


    After the commercial, Ronan handed over the script and plan to the production department of Shahai Entertainment and the marketing department of Embassy Pictures. They will conduct preliminary market research and review, not only to examine the audience situation of the film, but also based on the actual situation of the first-line market. Circumstances, formulate targeted publicity and distribution.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment also began to contact Will Smith¡¯s agent to discuss Will Smith¡¯s pay and contract issues.


    There''s nothing to say about Will Smith''s pay, 20 million club members.


    There is also the heroine, the Latin actress in the previous life, who really doesn''t match Will Smith. Her acting skills are average and her appearance is not good. She must be replaced.


    Ronan is considering changing to a black actress, but after thinking about it, the most suitable black actress is Halle Berry, but "Dance of Death Row" was released last year, and Halle Berry is about to win an Oscar as a queen. .


    In this way, Halle Berry''s risk is a bit high. Others will lose the movie for three years, and Halle Berry will lose the movie for a lifetime.


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    Thanks to Ronan''s promotion, this romantic comedy project quickly received the green light from Shahai Entertainment. The Legal Department immediately launched negotiations with James Last to push the project into the pre-planning stage.


    Having said that, Ronan is in control of the creativity and project power of the entire group, and naturally there is no reason to fail.


    This aspect is really overdue.


    James Last is very active, and the conditions are not high. Even the project bonus that the producer must pay for buying the producer''s project is only half a million dollars.


    For directors, the opportunity to direct the first feature film is often the most difficult; for actors, the first important role in life requires not only acting skills and ability, but also other huge costs.


    For the producer, the opportunity to run the first project independently is also rare.


    James Luster has accumulated years of experience in the industry, and his luck is not bad.


    He has served as an executive producer in a number of Hollywood movies, and also met Will Smith through "Boxing King Ali", and it happened that Will Smith was interested in this project again.


    Once the two parties signed the project contract, James Last broke out with great enthusiasm for work and quickly promoted various tasks.


    "As for the director, I plan to invite Andy Tennant."


    In the office, James Luster told Ronan about his next plan: "He is an expert in making love movies. He has directed nearly ten movies, most of which are love genres. His representative works include "Love and Childhood" and " "A Good Thing Comes into Two", this year he will be directed by a "Love in Alabama" released.


    Ronan has watched "Love and Childhood" and "Love Return to Alabama". The heroine of the former is Drew Barrymore, and the latter is one of Reese Witherspoon''s masterpieces.


    "Yes." Ronan said, "You have a preliminary contact with Andy Tennant."


    James Luster asked concerned: "Will over there..."


    Ronan gave him a reassurance: "Will is not a problem. Shahai Entertainment is negotiating with Will''s agent, and it is progressing very smoothly."


    The two parties have reached an agreement on the remuneration. Shahai Entertainment has offered Will Smith US$20 million in remuneration. Since the release of "Boxing King Ali" last year, Will Smith¡¯s remuneration has reached US$20 million. The pay for "Men in Black 2" that has not yet been released is also US$20 million.


    In "Jedi Men 2", Will Smith''s salary is 20 million US dollars plus 10% of the total revenue.


    This is a sequel movie, high pay and high share is normal.


    In terms of non-sequel movies, Will Smith¡¯s pay is temporarily US$20 million.


    There is nothing to say in this regard, the whole Hollywood recognizes the value of Will Smith.


    At present, Shahai Entertainment and Will Smith¡¯s agent are talking about minor issues regarding the treatment of the crew.


    Along with big-name stars, there are bound to be many special terms.


    Even Tom Hanks, a well-known good old man in the circle, will have dozens of additional clauses in the contract.


    Considering Will Smith¡¯s high salary, Ronan told James Last: ¡°The heroine¡¯s salary should be compressed to less than 3 million US dollars.¡±


    James Last said: "There are a few candidates for the heroine, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron and Winona Ryder."


    "Julie is not suitable, the pay is too high." Ronan did not hesitate to deny a candidate. What the heroine needs is a vase, and Angelina Jolie''s current route and style are also problematic. He thought for a while, and said, "Winona Ryder is also inappropriate."


    This seems to have some bad habits, maybe sometime it will become a time bomb.


    James Luster tentatively asked: "Charlize Theron?"


    Ronan said: "She can be included on the shortlist, you continue to look for other candidates." He remembered that Charlize Theron had refused to make one time, and he was prepared: "There are always more candidates."


    Having said that, Ronan seriously recalled that Charlize Theron seems to be a few years later before he can get the Oscar for Best Actress, and there is basically no threat of the Oscar curse.


    But if there are other suitable candidates, Ronan will not choose Charlize Theron.


    Although this South African diamond has always been a very pure vase in commercial films in the early stage, its acting skills and box office appeal are not outstanding. After getting the Oscar, it also took a special customized route, all the way to "Mad Max: Fury Road" Only then really took the box office of a movie.


    Of course, as a pure vase role, Charlize Theron is still qualified.


    The movie "Stealing the Sky and Changing the Day" is also about to be released. The most eye-catching character in this film is Charlize Theron except for the MINI car.


    Sending off James Luster, Ronan received a call from Jun Ji-hyun and wanted to invite him to dinner.


    Ronan made an appointment with Scott Swift in the evening, and could only say sorry to Jun Ji-hyun, only to learn more about the recent situation of Jun Ji-hyun on the phone.


    When he came to Los Angeles, Ronan threw Jun Ji-hyun to the crew of "Grey Intern". After confessing to Sanda Remus, he basically didn''t care about Jun Ji-hyun.


    Through the phone, Quan Jixian roughly talked about her work for more than two months.


    After getting the actor contract of "Grey Intern", in addition to the necessary preparations, Jun Ji-hyun was ordered by Sanda Rems to strengthen his English in a professional language class, and because the actor recommended by Ronan could not be rejected Relationship, appropriately modified the background setting of the role, adjusted it to a generation of immigrants, to meet the situation of Jun Jixian.


    However, Jun Ji-hyun''s spoken language still needs to be strengthened as quickly as possible, at least to allow American audiences to understand her words smoothly.


    Ronan had expected a situation similar to Jeon Ji Hyun before, but he didn''t care much. After all, Hollywood has too many ways to solve it.


    It really doesn''t work, just dub it directly, and you don''t need Jun Ji Hyun to fight for performance awards.


    Ronan hung up the phone and dealt with some film projects. Embassy Pictures has already started the pre-screening promotion of "Underworld", and the film will be released in April.


    Compared to "Resident Evil", "Underworld" also has its own unique advantages. Werewolves and vampires occupy a considerable weight in Western ghost legends, and even become a cultural phenomenon.


    "Underworld" is of course a niche film, and the publicity must be targeted.


    After finishing the work at hand, Ronan left the company an hour early and rushed to the restaurant that had been arranged with Scott Swift.


    This is a typical Italian restaurant, with a typical Mediterranean style.


    Ronan met Scott Swift in a business booth in the restaurant.


    "The Korean investment has all been put in place." Scott said of his recent work: "It can be transferred to the crew account at any time."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "You keep in touch with the long-term credit bank of the island country. I have a new project that may cost between US$70 million and US$80 million. Two investments are in place."


    Scott said: "I will keep in touch with them."


    Ronan said again: "You take the time to go to Mumbai again. I am almost in contact with the Indians. Go there and then try to get investment... Well, let Shahai Entertainment sign a film investment with the Pacific Foundation. protocol."


    Scott thought about the schedule and said, "I will leave next week."


    Ronan continued: "You have to go to Berlin too. You know Tony Koch, there are some investment matters over there, and you need to help Tony handle it."


    "Okay." Scott replied.


    Germany, India, South Korea and island countries are now important sources of production financing for Shahai Entertainment, and they have also solved Ronan''s urgently needed funding problems.


    Shahai Entertainment has made big moves one after another, but the filming funds are basically external financing, which did not put much pressure on the capital chain of Relativity Entertainment, so that Relativity Entertainment can guarantee more sufficient liquidity.


    "By the way, I have a few dividend payments coming soon." This is Ronan''s salary as a producer: "One for repaying the bank loan, one for guaranteeing my daily expenses, and the rest I will transfer to my personal On the accounts of the foundation."


    Scott asked concerned: "Do you continue to invest in the stock market?"


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Apple and Amazon, buy as many as you can buy." He thought about it, and then said: "Pay more attention to the situation of these two companies. If shareholders want to transfer their equity, they should notify me as soon as possible, and I will find a way to raise funds to eat."


    Scott said: "I will pay more attention."


    After talking about work, the two chatted about the current stock market. Since the rescue of the Washington authorities last year, the stock market has been recovering. Although the speed is a bit slow, it has maintained an overall upward trend.


    "I heard that the bosses of many stock brokerage companies in the past had very inspirational experiences." Ronan asked a question that he was very concerned about: "From being poor and wandering on the streets, to becoming a millionaire or even a multimillionaire."


    Scott told the truth: "There are such people, but the number is very small, about the ratio of Hollywood actors and first-line Hollywood stars. The so-called American dreams reported are all examples."


    He said with some helplessness: "Ordinary people play stocks, most of them are like me before."


    Ronan understood what Scott meant. He wanted to go to Mexico to find a way to save the defeat.


    "I forgot where I saw it. There is a report about a black stockbroker." Ronan recalled the plot of the movie and said: "It seems to be from an unemployed street tramp to a millionaire stockbroker company. boss."


    Scott used to be a stockbroker and said with a smile: "I know this man. A successful man in the 1980s, named Chris Gardner, was reported in many media, an inspirational millionaire. "


    Ronan remembered the name: "Chris Gardner."


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    After getting the name, Ronan checked it on the Internet that night, and he could see that Chris Gardner¡¯s experience was quite similar to that of the movie actor in his memory. The next day he went to work, he asked the assistant team to collect relevant information. Details of Reese Gardner.


    More and more information gathered in Ronan''s hands. Through the mutual confirmation of information and memory, he was completely sure that Chris Gardner was the protagonist of the previous life "When Happiness Knocks".


    How can such a chicken soup movie be worthy of the so-called American dream if it is not filled with audiences in the United States.


    If you have a dream, you must defend it.


    If you have a dream, work hard to realize it.


    This is the motivation that Chris Gardner often instills in his employees.


    Very chicken soup, isn''t it?


    Ronan intends to tell all ordinary people and losers in the United States: Don''t panic, happiness will eventually come, as long as you buy movie tickets in your wallet, happiness is in front of you.


    Besides, this is still a black movie.


    At other times, Ronan may have doubts, but after 9/11, the American society and economy have undergone major changes, which has profoundly affected the viewing choices of Hollywood and movie audiences.


    Just this month, at the 74th Oscars, blacks became the biggest winners.


    Denzel Washington won the best actor with "Training Day"; Halle Berry''s "Dance of Death Row" made her the first black Oscar heroine.


    This not only invigorated the blacks in the Hollywood circle, but also gave all the black groups in the United States a shot.


    Ronan can only sigh, unite all the forces that can be united, and Lao Mei plays the same way.


    In the current social environment, from the government to the society to the private sector, it seems that the power of black people is needed.


    Thus, a pair of black celebrities came into being.


    Oscar used actual results to prove again that the relationship between winning and acting is not that close.


    Of course, Halle Berry''s dance performance with Billy Bob Thornton really made a sensation in the United States.


    In contrast, Nicole Kidman is still not exposed enough in "Moulin Rouge."


    How to get the Oscar heroine without fail? How to make future Oscar hosts sing "I''ve seen Mimi of Oscar''s Best Actresses".


    For best actor, Denzel Washington won the award, making another black superstar who nominated for best actor resented.


    "Am I worse than Daniel Washington?" Will Smith does not complain in public, but there are many complaints in private: "Ronan, you tell me, my "Boxing King Ali" is not Okay?"


    Ronan walked to the water dispenser in the office, took Will Smith a glass of mineral water, put it on the coffee table next to the sofa, sat on the other side, and said, "This is not a question of acting. Will you be the first Nominations."


    He has been friends with Will Smith for several years, and there is no need to hesitate some words: "Don''t you think that Oscar will reward you this year?"


    Will Smith took a sip from the water glass and said, "I know this. I saw it right from the beginning of the awards season."


    Ronan was not surprised by this, after all, Will Smith is also one of the leaders of Hollywood''s future black life movement.


    "I''m just a bit unwilling." Will Smith doesn''t know that the chances of winning are small: "With so many resources invested, it turns out that starting from the outpost, most people choose Denzel Washington."


    The awards ceremony is over, and Will Smith just complained.


    Ronan said casually: "You are only nominated for the first time, and there will be opportunities in the future. You have to learn from Tom''s mentality. You have nominated many times, and you have not won a prize once.


    "Tom Cruise''s mentality is worse than mine." Will Smith couldn''t help laughing.


    These words also reminded Ronan of a series of troubles caused by Tom Cruise because of the Oscar loss.


    Indeed, Tom Cruise''s mentality is not good.


    Ronan said again, "Come slowly, don''t worry."


    Will Smith said: "When the filming of "Rivals of the People" is finished, I will look for projects suitable for Oscars."


    Ronan immediately thought of Chris Gardner, but he just collected the information and has not contacted Chris Gardner himself. It is not the time to talk to Will Smith.


    "Okay, I won''t tell you." Will Smith waved his hand and prepared to leave: "I''m going to Sony Columbia to talk to them about the promotion schedule of "Men in Black 2"."


    Ronan sent Will Smith out of the office.


    Speaking of it, the company that Will Smith cooperates most with is Sony Columbia Pictures. "Men in Black", "Jedi Men", "Boxing King Ali", etc., are all films that cooperate with Sony Columbia.


    Back in the office, Ronan called Robert Lee and asked him to come as soon as possible to deal with Chris Gardner''s related authorization matters.


    Judging from the mentality of Will Smith who wants to continue to attack Oscars, he will certainly not refuse to kill this bowl of chicken soup.


    However, it is too difficult for Will Smith to get the best actor Oscar.


    Not to mention, the two identities of hip-hop star origin and comedian are difficult mountains to climb.


    The best case is to use Hollywood-style political correctness.


    Strictly speaking, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is absolutely politically correct.


    In this era, American Dream and Chicken Soup for the Soul are still commendatory words, and there are black male protagonists.


    It''s a pity that it''s not a homosexual. Otherwise, wait a few more years and then shoot again. If the black and homosexual killer is displayed, maybe Will Smith can really win the award.


    The political correctness of Hollywood¡¯s past life has affected all aspects of the film industry, not to mention the Oscars, even Joanna Rowling jumped out to superfluously talk about Albus Dumbledore in the long-finished Harry Potter series. Is gay...


    Following this rhythm, it is very likely to evolve into this situation: Gandalf and Saruman are a pair, Thor and Aquaman are lovers, Terminator and Robocop are robot lovers, King Kong and Godzilla are beyond race In love, Santa Claus and **** are year-end friends...


    The whole world is shrouded in rainbows, the chrysanthemum becomes the flower of the earth, and everyone sings together.


    There was a knock on the door, Ronan said please come in, and Robert Lee pushed the door and walked in.


    "Look at these." Ronan handed a stack of information about Chris Gardner to Robert Lee: "The owner and CEO of Gardner Financial Management."


    Robert Lee took it, looked through it carefully, and couldn''t help saying: "This entrepreneurial experience is so inspirational. Oh, I''m still a black man."


    Ronan said: "You go to Gardner''s financial company and personally contact Chris Gardner. I need his authorization to adapt."


    Although this kind of autobiographical film can be adapted without authorization, it can easily cause unnecessary trouble.


    If the individual does not authorize the screenwriter or producer, but appears in the work, the individual can file a compensation lawsuit on the grounds of defamation, publicity, privacy infringement, unfair competition, etc.


    These can be avoided if the relevant authorization is obtained.


    Moreover, the license price for a real-life story is not high, and the highest price for a Hollywood real-life story adaptation is currently only $1 million. The other party is still a famous figure.


    The average person is at most hundreds of thousands of dollars.


    Ronan asked Robert Lee to make a special trip to avoid accidents.


    After all, there are too many copyrights or scripts, which appeared many years before movies.


    For example, "Dance of Death Row", which won Halle Berry as the best actress in the Oscar, was completed in early 1995. Because the screenwriter was not well-known at the time, the script was almost among many producers, producers, directors and actors. After changing hands, it was not until the spring of 2001 that Lionsgate Investment was finally finalized.


    Robert Lee said: "I will make some preparations in the afternoon, and I will go to Gardner Financial Management tomorrow." He was the first to follow Ronan, and he believed Ronan''s vision: "Chris Gardner is a very good inspiration. theme."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The inspirational theme has been taken, and the market prospects are very good."


    Movies like this kind of chicken soup are still very selling points.


    Hollywood inspirational movies are too numerous to mention, and the movies that scream for cure can stimulate the nerves of the audience in many cases.


    This kind of little person''s experience of finally struggling to succeed as an ordinary or even a failure can effectively grasp several pain points in the life of the masses, thereby triggering resonance, and making people experience a real and ordinary life with the protagonist in moving and struggling.


    Just as Robert Lee was about to leave Ronan¡¯s office, he remembered one thing and reminded him: "Blue Sky Studio''s "Ice Age" is about to be released."


    Before, Ronan had let Robert Lee stare at several animation film studios and animation departments of major companies.


    "I know." Ronan had already followed this animated feature film: "It will be released in North America this weekend."


    In the North American film market in March, there were three movies with the greatest publicity: "The Scorpion King" released by Universal Pictures, "Underworld" released by Embassy Pictures, and "Ice Age" released by Twentieth Century Fox.


    The latter was released this month, and the first two were released in April.


    Ronan thought for a while and said to Robert Lee: "You let someone stare at Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studio. Twentieth Century Fox has been talking about acquisitions with Blue Sky Studio, focusing on the acquisition of Blue Sky by 20th Century Fox. Trends in their own animation department."


    Robert Lee replied: "I will send strong people to stare." He reminded again: "I heard that 20th Century Fox is very likely to disband the original animation department."


    "Verify the authenticity of this news." Ronan said without hesitation: "If Twentieth Century Fox really does this, let me know as soon as possible."


    It seems that the six major Hollywood companies have disbanded their original animation film production departments and turned to acquire independent animation studios.


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 Chapter 354： Door to happiness

    "What? You come from a Hollywood studio?"


    In an office of Gardner''s financial company in New York, Chris Gardner with a gray beard looked at Robert Lee and seemed a little unbelievable: "You mean, you plan to adapt my business into a movie? "


    Robert Lee said very seriously: "Yes, Mr. Gardner." He handed a series of supporting documents to Chris Gardner: "I came to New York this time to discuss authorization with you on behalf of Shahai Entertainment. Related matters."


    After the company moved to New York, the development was fairly good, but the situation was not so good in the last two years, mainly due to the social and economic environment.


    Chris Gardner carefully looked at the copies of these documents, and with his years of business experience, it is not difficult to judge that the documents are correct.


    "Shahai Entertainment?" Chris Gardner remembers hearing the name: "Is it the company that filmed and produced "The Bourne"?


    Hearing the other side mention "The Bourne", Robert Lee seemed particularly confident: "Exactly. Shahai Entertainment also filmed and produced "Human Removal Project", "Death Is Coming", "Fatal Curve", "Resident Evil" Many other films have a very big reputation in the Hollywood industry."


    Chris Gardner has a gray beard, documents in his hand, and a famous Hollywood company. The credibility of the visitor is undoubtedly extremely high.


    I think Hollywood has followed this successful experience.


    This is not about negotiating with famous writers or people of great prestige. Robert Lee adopts a very direct approach: "Mr. Gardner, we very much hope to bring your successful experience to the screen."


    There is temptation in his tone: "Let you be known to more people and inspire more people in need."


    Chris Gardner has been in business for many years. Of course, he understands the meaning of this sentence. He unconsciously changed his mind and thought of the various benefits of becoming a celebrity in the United States, especially his career help.


    In the past two years, it has not been easy for all companies engaged in stock business, and his company is no exception.


    If you borrow a movie to become a celebrity, can you attract more customers or funds?


    Robert Lee smiled and said: "Mr. Gardner''s successful experience is a model of the American dream. If you cooperate with us, when the movie is released, you can publish an autobiography and share your successful experience with the whole society."


    The temptation to be the protagonist of a movie is not uncommon, especially for a businessman.


    Chris Gardner is not difficult to make a decision: "If this can help those who are interested in developing their careers, I am willing to share my experience." He said with a slight weight: "I have been in this business and have been helped by others. ."


    Robert Lee seemed to be very interested, and specifically said: "Can you tell me a bit?"


    Chris Gardner looked back in memory: "It was the lowest period in my life in 1981. At that time, I had just parked my car in a parking lot, and a man driving a red Ferrari was searching for a parking space. , I walked over to him and said: If you are willing to answer my two questions, I am willing to give up my parking space."


    He smiled and continued: "I asked that person, what do you do and how do you do it? That person answered me, stockbroker, with a monthly salary of 80,000 US dollars. You want to do this job, you need two conditions: 1. It is mathematics, and the second is communication."


    Robert Lee nodded slightly. He had also contacted stockbrokers. Those who did well could undoubtedly make a lot of money.


    Chris Gardner added: "At the time, most of the brokerage qualifications were MBAs. I didn''t even enter the university, but I still succeeded."


    Robert Lee seemed to admire: "It''s a legendary experience."


    A black person, or a low-level black person, is really not easy to do this step. It can be called the inspirational legend of the American version of the ugly duckling becoming a white swan.


    Chris Gardner rarely said a little modestly: "Legend is not dare to be. I just used my own efforts to knock on the door to happiness."


    Robert Lee took the opportunity to say: "The adaptation of the authorization..."


    "I am very grateful to Shahai Entertainment and Mr. Li for their proposal." Chris Gardner could not immediately agree: "Please allow me to think about it for a few days."


    Robert Lee smiled and said: "Of course." He then got up and said goodbye: "We keep in touch."


    After sending the visitor away, Chris Gardner returned to the office and immediately called an assistant to ask her to find the phone number of Shahai Entertainment from other places to verify the relevant situation.


    Then, he called a few friends and clients in Los Angeles, asking them to find out about Shahai Entertainment.


    As a business veteran playing with financial stocks, Chris Gardner knows very well that many commercial fraud cases occur under the most tempting circumstances that are seduced.


    Apart from other things, isn''t it also a promise of a bright future and moving benefits just for his company to encourage customers to invest?


    A few days later, all the information was gathered. Chris Gardner confirmed that there was no problem and took the initiative to call Robert Lee. After the two sides discussed in detail, the formal authorization negotiations began.


    Just in case, and to ensure a more relaxed environment for film adaptation, Robert Lee asked for permission for all film adaptations that Chris Gardner had experienced from 1960 to 2002.


    It is precisely because of the extremely long time span and the nature of the buyout that the authorization fee has reached $250,000.


    In addition, since Chris Gardner has to participate in script writing, at least he has to provide and dictate a lot of materials. After the crew is established, he will also need to pay Chris Gardner''s $200,000 consulting fee.


    For Hollywood live-action film adaptations, this is already a moderately high licensing fee.


    But adaptations of past real-life stories often refer to a certain stage of life.


    In terms of real-life movie licensing, a real-life story can be divided into many parts for licensing based on time, rather than being sold as a whole.


    For example, a producer can purchase the right to adapt a story for someone from 30 to 35.


    Also, Robert Lee received a description authorization and a fictitious authorization from Chris Gardner, provided that Chris Gardner''s reputation was not damaged.


    Robert Lee had communicated with Ronan and knew that this was a chicken soup movie that instilled a wonderful struggle, and Chris Gardner was an extremely positive role.


    This premise is not a problem at all.


    In contrast, it is very cost-effective to describe authorization and fictitious authorization in exchange for this.


    To adapt a movie based on real people and real events, of course, it is impossible for all the plots to conform to the facts. On the basis of facts, a certain extension of the movie''s theme and goals, and even fictional content creation are necessary.


    Describe authorization and fictitious authorization can guarantee the freedom of film creation.


    It is very rare that 60 to 70% of Hollywood movies or biographical movies adapted from real life events are in accordance with the facts.


    For most of the movies of this type, it would be good if they are 50% in line with the facts.


    Before the weekend arrived, Robert Lee signed a license agreement with Chris Gardner with the assistance of Dinah''s lawyer who rushed to New York.


    Shahai Entertainment thus owns the film and television adaptation rights of Chris Gardner''s life venture.


    Los Angeles, Hollywood, Hollywood, a premiere held by Twentieth Century Fox attracted many people. Even Ronan got an invitation letter and came to the premiere.


    "Ice Age", produced by Blue Sky Studio and released by 20th Century Fox, had its huge premiere here.


    When Ronan entered the lobby of the Chiefs Rock Theater, he saw the famous Ratquet.


    This little guy will hold up the future of Blue Sky Studio.


    Blue Sky Studio has always been well-known in the industry. Before the production of animated feature films, like Pixar Studios, it had a large-scale movie special effects business, such as the monsters of "Alien 4" and many virtual scenes of "Titanic". All were undertaken by Lantian Studio.


    In terms of scale and strength, Blue Sky Studio is not comparable to Pixar, nor is it comparable to DreamWorks Animation. However, in this era when computer animation feature films have not risen for a long time, the equipment and technology are also top-notch in the industry. One piece, also won the 2000 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.


    Many executives of film companies came to the premiere and wanted to see this animated feature film with their own eyes.


    Because 20th Century Fox is prepared to dissolve its animation production department for this.


    Ronan entered the VIP waiting room and looked around. He didn''t find the person he was looking for, but someone leaned forward.


    Chris, an executive from Sony Columbia Pictures, came to him and said hello with a smile: "Ronan, it''s been a long time."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "Congratulations, Chris. I heard that you have been promoted again."


    Chris said casually: "The job transfer is barely half a grade."


    Ronan smiled: "Promotion is always a good thing."


    "Yeah, it''s better than demotion." Chris suddenly looked completely and asked, "Ronan, I heard that you are going to work with Will Smith on a project?"


    When the news spread, Ronan couldn''t deny it, saying: "A romantic comedy called "The Enemy of the People" is only doing some preliminary work, and the preparations will officially start in the second half of the year."


    Chris said without a trace: "Will Smith has been cooperating with Sony Columbia for three consecutive films."


    Ronan knew that when the waves were far away, he seemed to say very casually: "It''s only a project with an investment of 60 to 70 million US dollars. Compared with the project you cooperated with Will, we also need to watch Will and Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s cooperation schedule."


    He specifically said: "Will and Twentieth Century Fox have signed a contract for top production."


    Chris didn''t continue this topic, moved to other areas, chatted a few words with Ronan, and went to other places.


    Ronan walked around in the VIP room and after chatting with many people, he finally saw the person he wanted to meet.


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 Chapter 355： Animation talent

    It was a middle-aged white man with a bald forehead. At first glance, it looked a bit similar to Jason Statham.


    Ronan looked for it directly and greeted him proactively, "Hello, Mr. Meldandeli."


    Chris Mailer Dandley first identified it carefully, then shook hands with Ronan and said, "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    He had seen this young man at other parties before, and his reputation in Hollywood has gradually gained, and he is also known as the youngest billionaire in the circle.


    But the two have never met before...


    Ronan flashed the relevant information prepared by Robert Lee in his mind, and said: "This "Ice Age", 20th Century Fox has taken a crucial step towards the animation film market."


    Chris Mailer Dandeli did not know Ronan''s purpose, smiled slightly, and said: "The animation film market has a bright future."


    "It''s true." Ronan echoed: "The annual profits of the classic animated feature films of Disney Animation Studios are enviable."


    Chris Mailer Dandley responded: "That is the result of Disney''s accumulation over the years."


    Ronan¡¯s words seem to have nothing to do with it: ¡°Disney Animation Studios is rapidly declining. If it weren¡¯t for Pixar Studio¡¯s feature animation support, Disney Animation would only have the old works and signatures left.¡±


    Chris Mailer Dandeli said: "The Disney Animation Studios are too conservative and uninspiring. They only focus on the introduction of foreign films, but ignore their own development."


    Ronan changed his words: "I heard that 20th Century Fox has acquired the Blue Sky Studio?"


    Chris Meldandeli glanced at Ronan. The news had spread long ago, and he was not surprised. It was just that the other party said this in front of him. What did it mean?


    It''s not a secret matter, Chris Mailer Dandeli casually replied: "The acquisition has been completed."


    Seeing that the last two people went to other places and there was no one else around, Ronan stopped going in circles and said directly: "Mr. Mailer Dandley, can you ask me something? What about the Fox Animation Department that you created? ?"


    Without waiting for Chris Mailer Dandeli to answer, Ronan added: "As far as I know, after 20th Century Fox acquired Blue Sky Studio, it is preparing to disband the original Fox Animation."


    Chris Mailer Dandeli said lightly: "This is the internal affairs of Fox in the twentieth century. Mr. Anderson doesn''t have to worry about it."


    That being said, I feel very upset, because no one knows better than Chris Mehler Dandeli. Once "Ice Age" achieves the expected success, the resources of 20th Century Fox for the development of animated films will inevitably turn to the blue sky The studio, and the Fox animation that he created and developed with one hand, there is only one way to dissolve sadly.


    In fact, as early as last year when "Frozen Planet" failed, Chris Mailer Dandley was mentally prepared.


    The production cost of "Frozen Planet" is 75 million U.S. dollars. The budget does not seem to be high, but it is Fox Animation''s first true animated feature film. How much capital and power has Fox invested in Fox Animation in the 20th century? As a result, it returned a poor box office of more than 30 million U.S. dollars, and the Murdoch family is said to be furious.


    In contrast, "Ice Age" won a good reputation when it was first screened, and the company expects to be a huge success...


    The success of the Blue Sky Studio, the shadow of the Fox animation even more failed.


    Ronan said softly: "If 20th Century Fox really abolished Fox Animation, would Mr. Mailer Dandley not think about the future for Fox Animation employees?"


    Chris Mailer Dandley said lightly: "I will continue to work at Fox."


    "Fox Animation was founded by Mr. Mailer Dandeli, and you formed the production team." Ronan''s voice is still low: "Many people joined Fox Animation because of Mr. Mailer Dandeli. Fox will Are you responsible for their future?"


    Chris Mailer Dandeli is still indifferent on his face, but he feels a little uncomfortable in his heart. The team that took many years of hard work has been abolished. Who will feel better?


    But the abolition order did not come from 20th Century Fox. It is said that the Murdoch family directly intervened.


    Ronan continued: "Mr. Maile Dandley can stay in Fox, I''m afraid there are not many opportunities for the rest." He took out a business card and handed it to Chris Maile Dandley: "This is My personal contact information, you can contact me at any time."


    Chris Mailer Dandeli said: "I will not leave Twentieth Century Fox."


    But he took Ronan''s business card and put it away solemnly.


    Ronan smiled and nodded, then left.


    Chris Mailer Dandeli looked at Ronan''s back in silence, wondering if this would be a way for those who are about to be demobilized?


    At the beginning, so many people accompanied him to start a business, and some even gave up better positions and salaries. You can''t just watch them as they are abolished and become unemployed.


    Indeed, he can stay in Twentieth Century Fox and continue to hold high positions. Some managers can also continue to serve in Fox, but most of them will be fired by Fox.


    With the qualifications of these people, staying in Hollywood is undoubtedly the best way out.


    Ronan didn¡¯t say much, and Chris Mailer Dandeli was just the first step in a series of actions, and Robert Lee had known this person in detail before. Chris Mailer Dandeli was a very nostalgic person. Will not completely throw away the one-handed animation team regardless.


    Since Chris Mailer Dandley will take up the post of Fox Animation¡¯s Alliance*, and his position is still higher than that of Blue Sky Studio¡¯s founder Chris Wedge, Ronan never thought of being able to hire Chris. -Mailer Dandley to Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan is only planning to set up an animation department in Shahai Entertainment. It is difficult to attract characters like Chris Mailer Dandeli.


    His real goal is those professional animation designers and other technical staff who may be fired from Fox Animation.


    Compared with live-action movies, animated feature films, especially computer animation feature films, require technical accumulation. These personnel can help Shahai Entertainment speed up this process.


    Moreover, in the twentieth century, Fox took the initiative to lay off employees, so naturally there are no issues such as competition agreements.


    If most of Fox Animation''s staff can be absorbed into Shahai Entertainment, maybe a few years later, Shahai Entertainment''s animated feature films will come out.


    There is no need to think about the technology of Pixar Studio, as long as he has the technical level of previous life lighting entertainment, Ronan will be satisfied.


    Moreover, this is only the first part of the animation plan.


    The remaining plans have to wait for more suitable opportunities.


    If you can successfully set up the animation production department of Shahai Entertainment, you may be able to find some low-difficult animations and practice your hands first.


    Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head, thinking a little far away, he still recruited the manpower first and talked about other things.


    "Let''s go." Chris came over at this moment: "Let''s go to the theater together."


    Ronan followed in Chris'' footsteps and said: "Watching an animated feature film, I can be five years younger in my mentality."


    The story of this film revolves around three prehistoric animals from the Ice Age and an abandoned human infant.


    Ronan feels that the essence lies in its details. The opening has a long paragraph of squirrels burying pine cones. There is no line, exaggerated but not undermining the comedy effect. The squirrel wants to nail the pine cones into the ice and snow, causing the sky to collapse. Great avalanche...


    In his previous life, he received more attention and popularity than the three real protagonists of the film.


    And "Ice Age" has also become the only sign that Blue Sky Studio can draw.


    As far as this animated feature-length film is concerned, the technological gap between Blue Sky Studios and Pixar and DreamWorks is very obvious. Compared with the "Monster Electric Company" almost at the same time, it appears to be both in terms of hair treatment and character action details. Somewhat stiff.


    Of course, this does not prevent "Ice Age" is a very good animated feature film.


    After all, Pixar Studios is a group of gangsters. Comparing technology with them is not fair to other animation studios.


    In this age, Pixar Studios¡¯ opponent in feature-length animations is actually only Pixar itself.


    The opponent who is playing is always playing.


    Unless you are forced to start to degenerate The all-digital animation film, which brings together many cute animals from prehistoric times, makes people''s eyes shine. It is a film suitable for all ages. Although the story is not as exciting as "Toy Story" and not as emotional as "Shrek", it is very humorous and can bring happiness to everyone. "


    The comment of the Los Angeles Times is undoubtedly a reflection of the reputation of Ice Age.


    The film has won praise from most people, and Twentieth Century Fox also got higher-than-expected box office revenue.


    In the first three days of the first weekend of "Ice Age", it scored 46.32 million U.S. dollars in the box office from North America. Not only did it easily win the North American box office chart, but also in the forecast released by Cinema, the North American box office fell above 160 million U.S. dollars. .


    There is no doubt that this animated feature film will be a huge success.


    The 20th Century Fox¡¯s acquisition of Blue Sky Studio was also an absolutely correct strategic decision.


    But for Fox Animation, the following days will be difficult.


    As soon as April entered, Ronan received the exact news that 20th Century Fox will soon officially abolish Fox Animation and transfer all animation resources to Blue Sky Studio.


    For 20th Century Fox, integration and optimization of resource allocation is a very reasonable business strategy.


    Ronan has been paying attention to this aspect, and made a second contact with Chris Mailer Dandeli. Chris Mailer Dandeli will continue to stay at Twentieth Century Fox as the animation contact chairman and in charge of Blue Sky Studio. Wait for business, but most of his team will leave Fox.


    Just as Robert Lee returned to Los Angeles and brought a license agreement with Chris Gardner, Ronan''s solicitation work was also in full swing.


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 Chapter 356： Offensive and defensive alliance

    In an office in the Fox Tower, Century City, Los Angeles.


    Chris Meldandeli looked at the subordinates opposite and confirmed again: "Mary, Eric, Chris. Would you rather leave Fox than go to the Blue Sky Studio? Bain and the others are ready to join Blue Sky. ."


    The three are two men and one woman. Chris Leonard is the oldest, and Mary Claire and Eric Veron are young men under thirty.


    They are also a group of backbone forces after Chris Mailer Dandeli created Fox Animation.


    Chris Reynard said first: "I know some people have moved to Blue Sky Studio to continue animation production, but I..." He shook his head somewhat helplessly: "Boss, you know my situation, my family is in Los Angeles, it¡¯s impossible to go to New York to work in Blue Sky Studio."


    Chris Mailer Dandeli can only nod his head. When people reach middle age, a lot of reality lies here, especially when they have a family and children, they no longer have the capital to be willful.


    "Where are you two?" He looked at the two young men.


    These three people are backbones, and each of them has a small team. It is impossible for people in the team to stay, but as the leader of the team, Fox will still pay more attention to it and provide the opportunity to join Blue Sky Studio.


    Among the four teams of Fox Animation, Bain and his deputy have chosen to join Blue Sky.


    Chris Mailer Dandeli couldn''t do much, but he won some opportunities for the key members who have been following him.


    Eric Veron glanced at Mary Claire, nodded slightly when he saw the latter, and said: "I don''t want to go to the blue sky. Going to a new city means that I have to give up everything in Los Angeles. What about the people under me? Do? They have followed me for years."


    Chris Leonard and Mary Claire looked at Chris Mailer Dandeli at the same time, and Chris Mailer Dandeli said directly: "I can''t help it. This is a decision made by the Murdoch family. Fox Animation will be disbanded, and then a new Fox Animation will be formed based on Blue Sky Studio."


    Eric Veron shook his head: "Boss, I won''t go to the blue sky. I can always find other opportunities in Los Angeles."


    Chris Mailer Dandley looked at Mary Claire last: "How about you?"


    Mary Claire pushed up her thick black-rimmed glasses and said: "I don''t want to go to a competitor''s company as a loser."


    Chris Mailer Dandeli sighed. These three people and the team they led, the backbone of Fox Animation, are about to be lost.


    He can understand the choice of these three, and also understand the decision of the Murdoch family to intervene.


    After all, for a commercial company, departments and teams that cannot create profits are worthless.


    Not only did Fox Animation fail to create value for Fox in the 20th century, last year''s "Frozen Planet" also caused serious losses.


    On the other hand, Blue Sky Studio, "Ice Age" performed well. Someone has already compared Blue Sky Studio with Pixar Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Everyone has their own ambitions, and Chris Mehler Dandeli no longer persuaded him, opened the drawer, took out three cards, put them at the desk, and said, ¡°Leaving Fox Animation, you need to find a new job. They are rare talents in this field, and it is best to continue to develop in this field."


    Eric Veron smiled: "Boss, we will continue to stay in this industry."


    In fact, they don''t blame Chris Mailer Dandley, the boss is just the head of a certain department of Fox, who is unable to fight against high-level decisions, and also won new opportunities for them.


    Chris Mailer Dandeli nodded slightly and continued: "This is the contact information of Ronan Anderson, the boss of Relativity Entertainment. His company is preparing to set up an animation production department and needs talents in this area. And I and Luo Nan Anderson himself has talked a few times, and this is a very thoughtful and reliable young producer."


    He looked at the three subordinates: "You know Ronan Anderson, right?"


    "I know." Chris Leonard said: "The producer of "The Bourne" and "Reaper Is Coming", his Relativity Entertainment has developed rapidly in recent years, and he has a production company and a distribution company. ."


    Eric Veron and Mary Claire are typical technical directors who rarely care about anything other than animation production. They have also heard of Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, but they don''t understand them very well.


    Chris Mailer Dandeli is a nostalgic person and wants a good place for his old men, so he contacted Ronan several times to deepen his understanding. He added at this time: "Relativity Entertainment has a very good momentum of development. It has gradually approached the forefront in Hollywood second-tier companies. If you are interested in talking with Ronan Anderson, you can call him directly."


    Chris Leonard knew a little bit about Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, and was the first to take the card from the desk and put it in his pocket.


    In any case, this is an opportunity, and it is not bad to go to a rapidly growing mid-range company.


    It is a good choice for a middle-aged man like him who can stay in Hollywood and continue to do the work he likes.


    For Chris Mailer Dandeli, Chris Leonard is still grateful, the boss is a nostalgic person after all, and he has done what he can do, it is impossible to ask him to do more.


    Eric Veron and Mary Claire hesitated, and put away the cards.


    The three left Chris Mailer Dandeli''s office together and walked towards the office area. The news that Fox Animation was about to disband had already spread, and everyone was panicked.


    "Are Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment well-known?" Eric Veron asked Chris Leonard.


    "The past few years have been very powerful, with many super hit movies released." Chris Leonard told the truth: "Ronan Anderson is known as the youngest billionaire in Hollywood."


    Mary Claire asked, "What about Lionsgate?"


    Chris Leonard knew these two colleagues and friends, and had never cared much about things other than his job and interests. He couldn''t help but glance at Mary Claire and replied: "The two are completely incomparable."


    Eric Veron further asked: "Lionsgate is much worse than Relativity Entertainment."


    Chris Leonard replied: "As far as I know, the performance of Relativity Entertainment in recent years is several times that of Lionsgate."


    Before entering the office area, Eric Veron said suddenly: "People from Lionsgate, they contacted us two days ago. They are also planning to establish an animation production department and want us to join Lionsgate."


    Mary Claire said: "Lionsgate has offered us very good conditions." She asked directly: "Chris, what do you think?"


    Compared to these two young people who are obsessed with technology, Chris Leonard is more knowledgeable and thinks more: "Let''s find a place to chat."


    The three of them didn''t go to the office area, and turned into a lounge with no one next to them.


    "Mary, Eric, it is a foregone conclusion that we will leave Fox." Chris Leonard has known the two for many years and the relationship has been good. He said directly: "We need to find a new job, and some companies may take the initiative to contact us. , But I think we should not separate."


    Eric Veron said: "Chris, your experience and experience are far beyond ours. Any suggestions?"


    Chris Reynard said very seriously: "Animation production is our best asset, but action production has a characteristic, which is very dependent on the cooperation of a mature team, and it cannot be done by one or a few people. So , Our greatest value now lies not only in the technology we master, but also in the team of three of us and dozens of people."


    Mary Claire is only focused on technology and does not lack IQ: "I understand what you mean."


    "Next, we will appease the people under our team and try our best to ensure the integrity of the team." Chris Leonard obviously has already considered: "The more complete the team, the more conditions we can achieve. it is good."


    Eric Veron said: "What you said is very reasonable. If we are separated, just a single employee engaged in certain production techniques, the value will be greatly reduced, but our three teams get together, UU Reading www.uukanshu .com has the ability to produce an animated feature film."


    Chris Leonard added: "We are looking for a new home as a team, and we can definitely get better conditions."


    Mary Claire nodded: "I agree."


    Eric Veron then said: "I agree too."


    The three quickly reached an offensive and defensive alliance, and there was nothing to consider about this kind of thing.


    Chris Reynard asked: "Apart from Lionsgate, are there any other companies contacting you?"


    Mary Claire shook her head: "No more."


    Eric Veron also said, "No."


    Chris Leonard took out the card in his hand and said: "There is also this relativity entertainment. The boss has contacted Ronan Anderson. His recommendation should be more reliable."


    Eric Veron and Mary Claire understand what the boss is and agree with Chris Leonard.


    "What are we going to do?" Mary Claire asked.


    Eric Veron also looked at Chris Renard.


    "You keep in touch with Lionsgate. Don''t break contact with them. This is also an opportunity." Chris Leonard flipped the card in his hand and said: "I will contact Ronan Anderson first. Look at the sincerity of Relativity Entertainment."


    "Good." Eric Veron agreed.


    Mary Claire also had no objection.


    The three of them left the recreation room and returned to the work area. They first comforted their team and explained the situation. As long as anyone with a stupid head knows that the strength of the unity is stronger, it is also conducive to setting conditions for the new owner. .


    Chris Leonard finished this, dialed the phone on the card, and contacted the owner of the phone.


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 Chapter 357： Advantage

    In a coffee shop near the Fox Tower in Century City, Ronan¡¯s first interview with Chris Leonard has come to an end.


    "When I met with Mr. Meldandeli, he gave a detailed introduction to your entire team." Ronan said seriously: "I have also learned about Fox Animation from the side. You already have enough technical accumulation, as long as you give enough The time and funds will definitely make some achievements in the field of animation production."


    Chris Leonard has always felt that Ronan is very sincere. Thinking of the fate of Fox Animation, he said with regret: "It''s a pity that Fox will not give us any more time."


    Ronan added: "Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Theory of Relativity, is responsible for the film production business, with sufficient funds and enough patience."


    Chris Leonard said: "Mr. Anderson, there is one thing I need to clarify in advance. I also said just now. I am not representing myself, but a team of more than 80 people. All of them are members of Fox Animation. , Will be fired soon, but everyone¡¯s abilities are above the industry¡¯s average, and the person with the shortest working time also worked for Fox Animation for two years."


    "You can join Shahai Entertainment together, and I will create a separate animation production department for you." Although Ronan doesn''t know much about computer animation technology, he knows that any movie is a complete teamwork, said: "This department A certain degree of independence and creative freedom will be guaranteed. Anyone, even an ordinary technician, is also a valuable asset for Shahai Entertainment."


    Chris Leonard let go and said: "We are looking for a new home together, and we also want to persist in fulfilling our original dream together."


    Ronan has dealt with many computer engineers at Netflix and knows how far some of them can fight for their dreams.


    "I and Shahai Entertainment, and the entire Theory of Relativity Entertainment look forward to your joining." Ronan is a preliminary contact. Many specific conditions will be handed over to Shahai Entertainment after he reaches an agreement with Chris Leonard. . He added: "I look forward very much to the release of the first animated feature film we collaborated on worldwide."


    Chris Leonard felt full of sincerity and said: "I am looking forward to it too." He further said: "Mr. Anderson, I need to go back and discuss with the team. Please wait a while."


    Ronan shook his hand: "No problem."


    Chris Leonard was very satisfied with this meeting and said, "Thank you very much for the invitation, Mr. Anderson."


    As a man who has worked for many years and has extensive experience, Chris Leonard is very clear that this is actually a two-way choice. They do have technical and team advantages, but they are not unique. Hollywood has the ability to produce computer animation. People and teams are not too few.


    As long as you are willing to spend money, you may not be able to recruit professionals from other companies.


    Shahai Entertainment needs professional talents to set up an animation production department, and these people are about to be fired by Fox, and they also need new job opportunities.


    Being able to get a new job immediately after Fox''s dismissal will undoubtedly stabilize the hearts of the entire team.


    Chris Reynard left the cafe and hurriedly walked towards the Fox Building, ready to negotiate with others.


    Ronan sat in the coffee shop and didn''t move. After waiting patiently for a while, Robert Lee entered the coffee shop.


    He asked the waiter for a cup of coffee first, and then asked caringly, "Did the talk go well?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "In general, it¡¯s not bad. My several detailed discussions with Chris Mailer Dandeli have played a lot. Very good impression."


    "As long as we develop well, joining the relativity entertainment can make people see the future." Robert-Lee told the truth.


    Ronan said: "Working out is for development and salary. A good platform and salary are more attractive."


    A more ideal salary is another major condition for attracting the other party to join, but it is only the first time to contact Ronan. Ronan did not talk with Chris Renard Ming, but also hinted.


    Later, someone will definitely talk with Chris Leonard separately.


    A salary that meets psychological expectations is a key condition for attracting people.


    Ronan still remembers that when he first started looking for a job in his previous life, some jobs were great when he talked about the platform, development, future, and company with the applicants. They didn¡¯t talk about the salary. Things like mistreatment of employees.


    This is actually a hooliganism.


    Companies that recruit people but refuse to explicitly talk about salary, more than 90% are rogue companies.


    Many students who have just walked out of school to find a job for the first time can easily fall into this trap.


    There is a saying that is good, there is no ideal, what is the difference with salted fish!


    But without wages, even salted fish cannot be bought.


    Robert Lee¡¯s phone vibrated, he took out a call, spoke in a low voice, hung up and said to Ronan: ¡°Just got the news, the people from Lionsgate and the two technical directors of Fox Animation met. It¡¯s not clear what to talk about, but it should be to invite them to join Lionsgate."


    Ronan asked, "Do the two technical directors have the names?"


    Ronan asked Robert Lee to stare at Fox Animation a long time ago. Robert Lee made a lot of preparations and had a certain degree of understanding of the important members of Fox Animation. At this time, he said: "It''s Mary Claire and Eric- Veron, the head of the Fox Animation modeling and artistic creation team."


    Ronan slowly turned the coffee cup in his hand and said, "Lions Gate Pictures also intends to develop into animation production."


    Robert Lee reminded: ¡°Lionsgate has just received a batch of loans from Canada and is now ambitious. It is said that it has also formulated a five to seven-year development plan to catch up with DreamWorks.¡±


    Ronan nodded: "Don''t underestimate Lionsgate."


    In the previous life, Lionsgate has not only caught up with DreamWorks, it has also become the absolute leader among Hollywood second-tier companies, and even threatened the status of the Big Six.


    Robert Lee said: "I will let people pay more attention to Lionsgate." He said with confidence: "Our current strength is much stronger than Lionsgate."


    Ronan smiled: "This is where our advantage lies, better treatment than Fox Animation, and a bigger development platform than ordinary film companies."


    In the lobby of a hotel not far from this cafe.


    Navas, the senior vice president of Lionsgate, is shaking hands with Eric Veron and Mary Claire.


    "Two, although Lionsgate is not very well-known now, it has a complete development plan." Navas said very pleasantly: "Lionsgate will be a big company comparable to DreamWorks in the future and can provide you with Sufficient resources and development space."


    Eric Veron said quite politely: "We believe this too."


    The politeness in this remark is not very good, Navas can naturally hear it, but the smile on his face has not changed, and he has been sending Eric Veron and Mary Claire out of the hotel''s front door.


    Navas didn''t return to the hotel, so he asked the driver to drive in and return to the company.


    On the way, Navas received a call.


    "What? You say it again! Relativity entertainment? Ronan Anderson''s relativity entertainment?"


    Just like celebrity gossip, Hollywood news spreads very fast. Navas was a little surprised and a little surprised: "Are you sure it is Ronan Anderson himself? Okay, I see, you guys keep paying attention."


    Putting down the phone, Navas''s complexion didn''t look good, and he instantly thought of Eric Veron and Mary Claire''s courtesy. Is it because of the relationship between relativity entertainment?


    Maybe nothing? After all, Ronan Anderson met Chris Leonard.


    Navas immediately rejected this idea. When talking with Eric Veron and Mary Claire before, the two people mentioned that the three teams that Fox Animation has decided to leave are looking for a new home together...


    An animation production team requires extremely close teamwork. The more complete the team, the better for future development.


    Navas is responsible for soliciting and understands this.


    Sitting in the car thinking for a while, Navas no longer had a fluke, picked up the phone and dialed Ronan''s number.


    He and Ronan are also old acquaintances. They have dealt with each other as early as when Lionsgate released the "Human Removal Project", and the two sides are also very familiar.


    After the call, Navas asked the driver to turn around and return to Beverly Hills to a cafe.


    "It''s been a long time, Ronan." Navas took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan.


    Ronan shook his hand and invited Navas to sit down and said, "Why do you have time to call me today?"


    Navas didn''t want to go around in circles, and said directly: "I heard you are soliciting people from Fox Animation?"


    Now that the other party got the news, Ronan didn¡¯t have to deny it, and said, ¡°Yes. Shahai Entertainment has been planning to establish an animation production department since last year, and it has been short of practical manpower. The Fox Animation staff will be abolished soon. Meet the needs of Shahai Entertainment."


    Navas frowned slightly and suddenly said, "I have been in contact with Eric Veron and Mary Claire of Fox Animation for a long time on behalf of Lionsgate."


    Ronan asked, "Lions Gate Pictures is also preparing to get involved in animation production?"


    "That''s right." Navas looked at Ronan and said, "Ronan, we are old friends. It''s not good for you to intervene?"


    Ronan laughed: "I have been in contact with Chris Leonard for a long time, and I have been in contact with the head of Fox Animation for a longer time, Mele Dandeli. Isn''t that an intervention in the middle?


    Navas thought of the development of Relativity Entertainment in the past two years. He was somewhat lacking in confidence and changed a tactful way: "We have been working together happily. Your "Human Removal Project" was also issued by Lionsgate. This was a huge success. Ronan, our two companies are old friends, there is no need to be unhappy because of this little thing."


    Ronan could hear that Navas wanted him to take the initiative to step back, but how could this kind of thing take the initiative to back down? He calmly said: "I have given Chris Leonard a promise that if something happens suddenly, I will lose my trust. My company has always been grateful, but we have also paid full distribution fees."


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 Chapter 358： Join

    "That''s about it."


    In the huge hotel conference room, facing Eric Veron and Mary Claire, as well as a group of colleagues, Chris Leonard detailed the meeting with Ronan and emphasized again: "I''ll say it again. The two most important points are that Shahai Entertainment will set up a separate animation production department for us and give us a relatively high degree of freedom. It is only responsible to the top management of Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson."


    Eric Veron and Mary Claire looked at each other. Such conditions can be said to be quite good.


    Chris Leonard continued: "Second, after switching to Shahai Entertainment, our salary will increase to varying degrees, about 10% to 15%, and we will discuss the details later."


    "Not bad." As a woman, Mary Claire is a little bit more emotional: "If we were to decentralize to other companies, we wouldn''t be treated like this."


    Eric Veron nodded slightly: "The conditions are better than Lionsgate."


    Someone asked below: "How about the conditions at Lionsgate?"


    "Otherwise, the most critical points are not satisfactory." Eric Veron said directly: "Lionsgate wants the three teams of us to join, but it doesn''t need so many people. Lionsgate The overall situation of the industry is much worse than that of Relativity Entertainment. It is estimated that the participation of so many of us will bring huge salary and office pressure to Lionsgate."


    He coughed and cleared his throat: "In terms of salary, they promise not to be less than our salary in Fox."


    The following employees have already discussed that Lionsgate does not need so many manpower. If you really choose Lionsgate, it means that some people can only leave the team and find a way out individually. That treatment...


    Mary Claire said immediately: "I tend to relativistically."


    "me too!"


    "me too¡­¡­"


    A voice of approval sounded.


    After a brief discussion, everyone quickly reached an agreement. As the leader, Chris Leonard announced a temporary decision: "Our current first choice is Shahai Entertainment under the theory of relativity. Mary, Eric, and just now Several representatives who have finalized, you..."


    The phone rang suddenly, and Chris Leonard got on the phone with a serious face. After putting away the phone, he said: "The boss is calling, this Wednesday, Fox will officially announce the dissolution of Fox Animation, and then negotiate with us to dismiss. related business."


    Everyone is not surprised, after all, they knew that this day would come very early.


    Chris Leonard continued with what he said earlier: "You and I will discuss with Shahai Entertainment. At the same time, we will go through the relevant procedures as soon as possible. Fox has nothing to miss."


    No one can guarantee that the movie will be successful. They paid so much for Fox. Just because a movie failed, they were sentenced to death. The Murdoch family is too chilling.


    I would rather buy an outside company with a lot of money than give myself another chance...


    Chris Leonard sighed, no longer thinking about these annoying things, someone came over at this moment.


    "Director Leonard." This person whispered, "The person from Bain''s team asked if he could join us? You know, Bain and his deputy transferred to the Blue Sky Studio. The remaining colleagues can only Find a way out by yourself."


    Chris Leonard said immediately: "It should be okay. You should say hello to them first, let them rest and relax, I will talk to Shahai Entertainment about this."


    According to his contact with Ronan Anderson, Ronan Anderson will not refuse, because in this way, the Fox Animation team can almost completely transfer to Shahai Entertainment.


    At the coffee shop near the Fox Tower in Century City, Navas calmly walked out of the glass door, his disappointment flashed by.


    "Boss?" His assistant came over.


    Navas shook his head slightly and said, "Let''s go."


    The assistant did not dare to ask more, so he called the driver to drive over.


    Getting into the car, Navas recalled Ronan''s polite and determined attitude, and felt a little uncomfortable.


    Three years ago, Lionsgate needs to consider Ronan Anderson?


    But in only three years, Ronan Anderson and his Relativity Entertainment, both in terms of performance and scale, have already surpassed Lionsgate, and have also pulled a long way apart.


    Navas hasn¡¯t complained about Ronan¡¯s gratitude. When Lionsgate released a film for Ronan, it was the simplest commercial cooperation. Both parties were pursuing profits. Shahai Entertainment also paid tens of millions of dollars for the release. fee.


    No one owes favor to anyone for such business matters.


    But Navas still couldn''t help thinking, if Lionsgate did not release the "Human Removal Project" back then, would there be no trouble today?


    He thought about it carefully, and he always felt that Lions Gate Pictures personally held up an extremely powerful opponent, or the kind that Tiger Wolf generally wants to grab resources from Lions Gate Pictures.


    Will such a company affect the future development of Lionsgate?


    Navas is not sure, but knows that this matter is beyond his control. Today''s Ronan Anderson and the relativity entertainment behind him are not something he can handle and need to be reported quickly.


    Back at Lionsgate, Navas immediately entered Frank Gusta''s office and explained the situation carefully.


    "You pay attention to the latest developments." Frank Gusta immediately made a decision: "When I finish processing the financing these days, I will find time to talk with them in person. Since it is a useful talent for Lionsgate, Lionsgate Karma also needs to show sincerity."


    He is the founder and chairman of Lionsgate. He went to talk to each other personally, which has already given him a lot of face.


    In the following days, news of Navas came over, and several representatives of Fox Animation had several rounds of contact with Ronan Anderson and the people of Shahai Entertainment.


    During this period, Twentieth Century Fox officially announced the dissolution of Fox Animation, and those computer animation engineers have already begun to go through the resignation procedures.


    Finally, Frank Gusta finished the work at hand and took time to prepare to solicit personally, so that Navas contacted the three representatives of Fox Animation.


    In the reception room of Century Hotel, Century City.


    Navas gave an introduction to both sides, and after a simple greeting from both sides, he went straight to the topic.


    Frank Gusta looked at the two men and one woman in front of them, and easily distinguished that Chris Leonard was the leader, and said with a smile: "Presumably the three already know that Lionsgate is preparing to set up an animation production department. , Navas also sent an invitation to the three."


    Navas, who was with him, immediately smiled at the three.


    Chris Reynard said: "Yes, we are deeply honored for this. And I am very grateful to Lionsgate for the invitation at this moment."


    With the success of an animated film, Frank Gusta has seen the huge business opportunities in it, so after the financing is completed, the company is planning to enter the field of animation production.


    If it hadn''t been for the busy work in his hands, he would have gone out himself.


    Frank Gusta said sincerely: "I want to invite three people to join Lionsgate."


    "Sorry." Chris Renard declined: "We have reached a franchise agreement with Shahai Entertainment."


    "The three of you should think about it carefully. Lionsgate has just completed hundreds of millions of dollars in financing." Frank Gusta decided to show some strength to make Lionsgate''s future more attractive: "I will enter soon. At the stage of rapid development, joining Lionsgate now can develop together with the company. The future is unlimited."


    As a veteran billionaire, Frank Gusta is quite confident and has long been accustomed to dealing with things at a high position: "The three of you should think about it, the decision to join Shahai Entertainment may not be correct."


    Chris Leonard didn''t speak, Eric Veron and Mary Blair glanced at him, but they didn''t speak temporarily.


    Frank Gusta laughed: "Three, don''t make a momentary mistake and regret it in the future."


    "Mr. Gusta." Mary Claire couldn''t help but said, "We have nothing to regret about the choices we made ourselves."


    Frank Gusta frowned: "If you make a wrong choice, your life may go downhill."


    Mary Claire is a computer technician who is not very good at interpersonal communication. After hearing this, she was full of dissatisfaction with the tone of such big people soliciting small roles.


    Originally, I came here today because I wanted to see the conditions offered by Lionsgate. I saved the hope in case. After all, there is no real agreement with Shahai Entertainment.


    Unexpectedly, this is the situation.


    "Our choice is wrong? May I ask what went wrong?" Mary Claire said directly: "When it comes to the size of the company, Lionsgate is not as good as Ronan Anderson''s Relativity Entertainment? You just raised hundreds of millions of dollars? As far as I know, Ronan Anderson successfully raised US$500 million in December last year! And the Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment has overseas distribution capabilities!"


    These are obtained from the first-hand information provided by Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson in recent contacts.


    Among them are Relativity Entertainment and its major companies, and Lionsgate Pictures.


    In an attitude of being responsible for the future, she not only read it carefully, but also asked someone to inquire about it. Only then did she know that relativity entertainment is far more powerful than it looks from the outside.


    Mary Claire continued: "We make animated films or short animated films. Of course, we want our works to be seen by people all over the world. When it comes to distribution capabilities, Lionsgate is far behind!"


    One thing she did not say is that distribution means the ability to realize the work, and the income of the work is directly linked to the rewards of the producers. The stronger the distribution ability, the more secure the future of these producers.


    Lionsgate has not had a film with a North American box office of more than 100 million yuan. How can you compare it with the group-oriented relativity entertainment?


    Mary Claire wanted to speak, but was stopped by Chris Leonard.


    Chris Leonard said quite politely: "Mr. Gusta, thank you for your kindness, we have decided to choose Shahai Entertainment."


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 Chapter 359： Animated short film

    After learning that Lionsgate had once again met with Chris Leonard, Ronan called and confirmed that Lionsgate¡¯s solicitation had ended in failure.


    This result was not beyond Ronan''s expectations.


    In the past few years when Lionsgate was founded, its performance is not very good. Take the film business as an example. The most famous movie so far is "Dance of Death Row", not to mention the film with a box office of over 100 million in North America, even more than 50 million. None of the dollars.


    As for the integrity of the distribution platform and industry chain, the gap with Relativity Entertainment is even greater.


    If it weren''t for Frank Gusta, the founder of Lionsgate, who had a lot of money and a background in mining and banking, Lionsgate might not be what it is today.


    Ronan¡¯s conditions were pretty good, but anyone with a bit of analytical ability would choose between Relativity Entertainment and Lions Gate Pictures.


    The attraction of Relativity Entertainment to these animation talents is based on strength.


    Just entering April, Chris Leonard, Eric Veron, Mary Claire and others not long after leaving 20th Century Fox, they formally signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment and joined the newly established Shahai. Entertainment Animation Production Department.


    Chris Leonard was appointed as animation director by Ronan.


    Although a very small number of people left the team after leaving their jobs and went to other places, the production team of Fox Animation has basically been transferred to Shahai Entertainment, including the three of Chris Leonard, and there are nearly a hundred in total. Professionals in animation production signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment.


    As the scale continued to expand, Shahai Entertainment rented an entire office building. After nearly a hundred people joined, the office space became tense again.


    "In the near future, the inner sand sea will not expand."


    Walking on the promenade on the floor, Ronan said to George Clint, the CEO of Shahai Entertainment, ¡°The office is temporarily enough. There are some integrated management departments. Robert Iger is going to merge into Relativity Entertainment.¡±


    George Clint rushed back from Rosario in Baja California for this negotiation and signing. At this time, he said: "When do you plan to start making animated films?"


    "No hurry, I can''t be in a hurry." Ronan has a very good mentality and calmly said: "Animation production takes time to accumulate. We dug a whole team to come over. It is indeed a shortcut, but their previous hardware and software cannot Bring out Fox."


    Animation production is the most valuable asset, although it is installed in the heads of these technicians, the importance of hardware equipment and software support cannot be ignored.


    George Clint said: "It is better to be stable. We are developing too fast. If it is unstable, the foundation will not be solid."


    Ronan nodded and said as he walked: "The computers and other equipment and software ordered will arrive today. When the equipment arrives, let these people adapt to familiarity for a period of time, and add the knowledge accumulated in their heads to the equipment purchased by the company. "


    People always come and go, which is unavoidable, but the equipment and software can stay in Shahai Entertainment forever.


    "We still have to set a goal." George Clint suggested: "With a goal, we can gather people''s hearts and let them have a direction to work hard."


    Ronan added: "I will give Chris Leonard an animated short film plan in the afternoon. This is also for them to practice first, and strive to participate in the Oscar animation short film competition next year."


    This team has produced animated feature films, but "Frozen Planet" ended in a fiasco.


    Ronan is not in a hurry to launch an animated feature film and needs further adjustments by these people. In his previous life, he has watched animated films produced by many studios such as Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Blue Sky, Lighting Entertainment, Sony Animation, etc. Although creativity and story are very important, but Technology is the foundation for all this.


    Without animation production technology, everything is empty talk.


    Why is Pixar Studios hanging out? In fact, creativity and story only occupy a part, and the key lies in various technologies.


    The various standards of current computer animation films are basically formulated by Pixar Studios, and many hardware and software patent rights for the development of animation films are also held by Pixar Studios.


    Of course, it is impossible for Pixar to monopolize this industry. There are also software developed by other companies on the market, but it is far less useful than Pixar.


    Like Fox Animation, DreamWorks Animation and Disney Animation Studios that want to abandon traditional hand-painting, they all use software purchased from Pixar Studios.


    Pixar Studios has never concealed the software and hardware, as long as they can afford it, they will sell it.


    Ronan guessed that Steve Jobs was also making competitors in disguise.


    Pixar Studios dominates computer animation production, and Disney Animation Studios has fallen again. If there is no competitor of DreamWorks Animation Studios, it is difficult to say that it can make a lot of progress.


    The development equipment and software that Ronan ordered all came from Pixar Studios, and the expenses in this area alone amounted to millions of dollars.


    When he came to the big office of the animation production department, Ronan found Chris Leonard and asked, "How is the arrangement?"


    Chris Reynard said with a smile: "The personnel are all in place, and the equipment can be shipped over immediately. We will be commissioning and running this week, and we will be officially in working condition next week."


    After changing to a new company, they also want to prove that they are not a group of losers as soon as possible.


    "Yes, you will accept the equipment in the morning." Ronan pointed to George Clint: "If you have any situation in the future, please respond to George in time."


    Afterwards, Ronan went to George Clint''s office and asked about the situation on Pirates of the Caribbean.


    "The crew has just started filming." George Clint said: "It''s still in the running-in stage. There are no major problems, and a lot of minor troubles, but the crew can solve them by themselves."


    Ronan nodded and exhorted: "Shooting in Mexico, pay attention to safety issues."


    George Clint is very cautious: "We have hired a professional security team, and Mexican gangs and drug dealers will not easily provoke Hollywood crews."


    Drug dealers in Mexico are very troublesome. Drug control in Mexico is definitely one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.


    Ronan asked again: "Is Johnny Depp okay?"


    "Except for sometimes alcoholism and lateness, other aspects are fine." George Clint told the truth: "There is no sign of him taking drugs."


    Ronan said directly: "Drinking and being late? Depp''s professionalism is indeed well-deserved. I will go to Mexico some time later. I will talk to Depp and his agent."


    In the eyes of him who has watched the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, Johnny Depp is the most indispensable and the most troublesome existence of the project.


    As his reputation expands, Johnny Depp''s professionalism will get worse.


    The poor professionalism of actors is never the patent of certain stars on the other side of the Pacific, and Hollywood does not lack such stars.


    The sound of footsteps gradually came in the corridor, and various equipment purchased from Pixar Studio was sent over at this time. Ronan just took a look and did not care about the following matters. The receiving equipment was naturally made by professionals such as Chris Leonard. Do it.


    Ronan doesn''t know much about computer software and hardware expertise.


    In the morning, Ronan was discussing Shahai Entertainment''s production business with George Clint, especially James Last''s "Rival of the People".


    At present, James Last has reached a director''s intention with Andy Tennant, and Shahai Entertainment has just started negotiating a director contract with the other''s agent.


    After the director is determined, the project will move from early planning to the pre-preparation stage.


    After lunch, Ronan called Chris Leonard, Eric Veron, and Mary Claire into the conference room.


    "There is no problem with the equipment?" Ronan asked.


    Eric Veron answered: "I have carefully checked the software and hardware, and there is no problem."


    Mary Claire added: "This is an upgraded version of the development software used by Fox Animation. It can seamlessly connect with the team and get our work on track as soon as possible."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Today is a good start. The new company and the new team need to be familiar with the run-in. Don''t worry, we have plenty of time and funds."


    Several people in the room laughed. Although the office of the new company is slightly outdated, the treatment is very goodThe hardware and software support is also sufficient, which is much better than expected.


    Chris Reynard said at this time: "I suggest to develop a small project for the animation production department." He learned the lessons of the previous failure: "The investment does not need to be high, which allows the team to pick up the production business again and Able to run-in during project production."


    Ronan has learned that after the failure of "Frozen Planet", the Fox animation department did not launch a new animation production business, but more to undertake some outsourcing work and special effects production for Fox live-action movies.


    "We have the same idea." Ronan waved his hand and asked to distribute the plans to Chris Leonard and others, saying: "This is an animated short film project, I wrote It''s just a general setting and preliminary plan. You can make a detailed plan based on the actual situation of animation production."


    Chris Leonard, Eric Veron, and Mary Claire immediately flipped through the plan, which contained character settings and some horrible sketches.


    "The sketches were drawn by me, only the general image." Ronan knew that he was of a relatively poor level among amateurs: "You still need professionals like you to perfect it."


    Ronan has never studied and trained specifically in this regard.


    Chris Leonard looked at the setting and the artwork carefully, and didn''t say anything. There is a specialization in the art industry. This is a very simple reason.


    Ronan added: "If this short film plan goes well, I am going to declare the best animated short film for next year''s Oscar. I have experience in Oscar operation and I have won the best foreign language film Oscar for operating films."


    Chris Leonard pondered for a moment and said: "No problem, we will definitely be able to finish before the award season starts."


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 Chapter 360： Social Me Page

    Sitting at the conference table, Mary Claire flipped through several drawings, and finally stayed on the heroine.


    With a long nose and a big head, even though the drawing is a bit bad, she still saw it at a glance. This is a anthropomorphic cartoon pig.


    Is this an animated short film about pigs?


    In fact, it doesn''t matter what you make, it just depends on the company''s plan, which is the work used to train them.


    Ronan simply said: "What I provide is only the personality and general image. You need to do the specific work, and we will discuss it after the plan is made."


    Chris Renard said: "Yes."


    Ronan added: "I have asked the screenwriter to design the specific story. Please pay attention to the character of the character. This is a pink pig named Peppa. Generally speaking, he has self-esteem, arrogant, and a little willful. Girls of the same age are leaders."


    He thought for a while: "The name of the short film is "Little Pig Peppa"."


    No one else has any opinions.


    Eric Veron has been looking at the character set. There are only four main characters, Daddy Pig, Mama Pig, Peppa and George.


    A typical family of four, the setting is typical of an American middle-class family.


    Ronan looked at the time and said, "That''s it for the time being. If you have any questions, communicate with me in time."


    At the end of the meeting, everyone left the meeting room.


    Ronan didn''t wait much. In the evening, he made an appointment with Hans Zimmer to discuss how Hans Zimmer''s team would score the "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    As for "Peppa Pig", it''s a short film for the time being, just leave it to Chris Leonard and the others.


    After the short film comes out, it is not too late to consider the following animation series. This kind of animation is much simpler than animation film production, and it can also be used as a hand-training work in the early days of the animation production department.


    Ronan has made certain changes to the settings and changed it to the American version. If he can get an Oscar nomination or award for best short film, the promotion will go smoother later.


    The content of the animated short film reflects the warmth of the family. If an animated series is released in the future, it will be seriously naive.


    The animation production department always has to run in and practice before making high-investment animated feature films. No matter how much money is invested, this animation investment is limited, even if it fails, it will not cause much loss.


    In case it succeeds...


    In the past life, this is one of the most profitable animated series in the world after entering the new century.


    It is said that annual revenue is more than one billion US dollars.


    And compared to the team that did "Pig Pig" in the previous life, the resources of Relativity Entertainment are much richer than them.


    This is also the advantage.


    Before confirming this plan, Ronan, in addition to the U.S. Copyright Office, specially commissioned the British branch of Embassy Pictures to do the same preliminary inquiry work. There was no copyright registration of related piggy-type animation works or dolls.


    Next week, he will send Dinah''s lawyers to conduct related copyright registrations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and other countries and regions.


    There will be similar works coming out later, which is an infringement of the copyright of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan only made character settings, and the specific story writing was handed over to the screenwriter department.


    "Little Pig Page" needs correct values ??that are very in line with the mainstream social aesthetics. Ronan sometimes feels that there is a problem with his three views, so he should not participate in the value setting of children''s works.


    In fact, when he contacted the animation production team, he was already working on the idea of ??Peppa Pig.


    Ronan also expects this dividend piglet to glow with the glory of his previous life.


    In his previous life, Page was definitely regarded as the most popular pig in the world.


    There is even a tendency to become the Pooh and Hello Kitty IP that derives extremely scary surroundings.


    At that time, Peppa Pig became the real queen of popular fashion goods, covering everything from plush dolls, watches, tattoo stickers, car stickers to backpacks and slippers.


    Society is Peppa, pig red makes more money.


    Of course, pulling an animation film production team to spend a long time on "Little Pig Page" is definitely a waste of resources. Ronan will then ask Shahai Entertainment to recruit some people, and wait for the original animation film team to finish training, and then let new The team took over this series.


    There is also Peppa''s dubbing, and we must also consider it carefully. The little British girl in her previous life called Peppa''s dubbing and earned millions of pounds.


    Find a girl with a distinctive voice, and then sign a long contract.


    In the evening, Ronan met Hans Zimmer himself at the Burbank Business Club and personally sent him a soundtrack invitation for "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    The agents of the two parties have been in contact before and basically reached an agreement.


    Hans Zimmer is one of the most paid soundtracks in Hollywood today. Ronan spent as much as $300 in order to invite him and his team.


    That is, John Williams and his music team are paid more than Hans Zimmer.


    With the $3 million remuneration in front of him, the question of what pirate movie is over is not a problem with Hans Zimmer.


    Anyone who knows Hans Zimmer knows that Hans Zimmer may not be the best soundtrack in Hollywood, but he is definitely the best soundtrack businessman in Hollywood.


    This is not only the high fees of Hans-Zimmer, but also that Hans-Zimmer''s style is very suitable for the needs of commercial films.


    In the Hollywood industry, there has always been an inverted Zimmer school. They criticized Hans Zimmer''s soundtrack for being too stylized and lacking in artistic content, turning into a low-priced piece of music that can be on par with movies.


    But in Ronan''s eyes, these are advantages, which meet the needs of film marketing.


    In contact with Hans Zimmer, Ronan also realized Hans Zimmer''s positioning of the film''s soundtrack.


    Hans-Zimmer is well aware of today''s directors'' needs for visual music: almost every work accurately reflects the integration of sound and picture, especially in the field of commercial films.


    Coupled with the power of the special effects of today''s movies and the improvement of the mood of the picture compared to the previous ones, the movie music does not need the satisfaction of the creative mode of the year.


    It can be said that Hans Zimmer''s style positioning is very much in line with the needs of the development of the film industry.


    This method of creating music with specific emotions on specific screens is undoubtedly the most needed mode for commercial films today.


    Moreover, the relatively low cost and high efficiency of Hans Zimmer''s soundtrack are also important factors that producers cannot ignore.


    Otherwise, it will not happen that the commercial soundtracks represented by Hans Zimmer are popular, and the old school, who is still obsessed with the golden age and unwilling to follow the development of the times, is gradually eliminated.


    In fact, most people like Ronan do not understand the art of film scoring. They think the soundtrack is good, fits the movie scene, and can mobilize emotions. It is a good soundtrack.


    As for Hans Zimmer, the soundtracks of "The Lion King", "Risk to Death Island", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "The Dark Knight" and "Interstellar" are all classics.


    In particular, the soundtrack in "Brave to Death Island" was cited as "Overture to the Dead" by game fans across the Pacific.


    Of course, no one can deny that Hans Zimmer¡¯s soundtrack is sometimes too rowy.


    When Ronan met Hans Zimmer in person, he also wanted to remind him to attach importance to this cooperation and come up with a normal level.


    To a certain extent, Hans Zimmer is a bit like Nicholas Cage. He is amazing when he is high-level and horrible when he is paddling.


    "I hope this is the beginning of our successful cooperation. "Pirates of the Caribbean" has planned a trilogy, and Shahai Entertainment will have a series of major productions next." Ronan seemed to be very casual and said to Hans Zimmer: "I am very Appreciate your soundtrack style and hope to hear a masterpiece again."


    Hans Zimmer is a soundtrack, but he is also a businessman. Hearing Ronan say this, he immediately paid more attention to this cooperation and said: "Mr. Anderson, you can rest assured that my team and I will do our best."


    Ronan added: "I believe in Mr. Jimo''s ability level. The music of "The Lion King" is impressive and unforgettable."


    Hearing Ronan mentioning "The Lion King", Hans Zimmer couldn''t help asking: "Does "Pirates of the Caribbean" need to sing a theme song? I should prepare in advance."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You created an ending song that fits the style of the overall soundtrack, with the momentum of the Caribbean Sea storm."


    "Yes." Hans Zimmer immediately responded and then suggested: "The film is a story that takes place in the Caribbean. I have a preliminary plan for the soundtrack style, and the theme song is the best. Choose Latin singers to sing."


    This is a suggestion from professionals. Ronan takes it seriously and said, "I will look for suitable candidates."


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan left the clubhouse and drove back to the manor, carefully considering Hans Zimmer''s suggestions.


    If a Latin singer sings the theme song, who is right?


    Who is the most famous Latin singer in North America today? In Ronan¡¯s impression, the man is Ricky Martin. The Cup of Life performed by Ricky Martin on the Grammys in the past two years was praised by the media as one of the most outstanding live performances in the history of the Grammys. .


    For a female singer, it seems to be Jennifer Lopez, right?


    But for Jennifer Lopez, Ronan still stays in the perception that popular songs are not popular.


    No matter now or in his past life, James Lopez is quite famous as a star, but Ronan has never heard of a representative song if he really wants to let people say it.


    Perhaps he is ignorant.


    These two people are not suitable. The former does not develop in the United States very much, and the latter is notoriously difficult to make.


    After returning to the manor, Ronan suddenly thought of a suitable candidate. Not long ago, at a party, he met a Latin female singer. Not only did Shakira chat well with him, but also left her contact information.


    Had it not been for Avril Lavigne later, Ronan would not forget about Shakira.


    It seems that this Latin queen is quite capable.


    Just do it when he thinks it. After going to work the next day, Ronan called Shakira and tentatively invited her to join the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew as a singer of the ending song.


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 Chapter 361： Interview

    A red BMW car drove into Beverly Hills and quickly came to Rodel Street. The middle-aged Latin woman driving the car parked the car and looked at Shakira sitting in the co-pilot.


    "Is it right here?" the middle-aged Latin woman asked.


    Shakira glanced at the restaurant sign and said, "Claudia, this is it."


    A middle-aged woman named Claudia is Shakira¡¯s agent. She told Shakira: "I asked someone to ask about it. The production budget of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is as high as 120 million US dollars. It is a top Hollywood business. The production and singing of the theme song of this kind of movie will inevitably gain media attention."


    Shakira nodded slowly. She was not a newcomer in the entertainment circle. She had worked hard in the Latin American entertainment circle for many years, and she naturally understood some things.


    Claudia''s words did not stop: "There are risks, but compared to risks, the future benefits are very large. Once this movie sells, you will get attention with the movie. I specifically checked Ronan Anderson''s system. Film resumes, almost all films have been successful."


    "In other words, the possibility of this film''s success is extremely high?" Shakira asked


    "Yes." Claudia further said: "Shakira, a non-American Latin singer, wants to open the American market. You have already experienced how difficult it is. This is a very good opportunity and should not be missed. "


    Shakira took out the dressing room and checked her delicate face: "I know."


    Claudia looked at Shakira up and down, and said: "Very good, so charming, even I am about to fall in love."


    Shakira opened the car door, got out of the car alone, and walked towards the restaurant. This passionate Latin girl, with an eye-catching tight skirt, is still attracted even on the beautiful Rodel Street. No amount of light.


    In particular, Shakira''s posture of twisting her hips while walking emphasizes the perfect back-to-hip curve.


    For hot Latin girls, these seem to be nothing, as if they were born to do it.


    Entering the restaurant, Shakira spoke to the waiter, and the waiter immediately took Shakira and found the deck where Ronan was.


    "Hi, Ronan." Shakira took the initiative to greet Ronan.


    Ronan stood up, and the very gentleman opened the chair for Shakira and said with a smile: "You are so beautiful today, Shakira."


    "Thank you." Shakira did not sit down immediately, but deliberately stood in front of Ronan: "You are also very handsome."


    Ronan''s eyes swept over Shakira. Shakira clearly dressed up. His already beautiful face became more refined. His low-necked t-shirt showed large areas of skin. He was probably Latin mixed, and his skin was much better than most whites. Women should be smooth and delicate.


    She wore a short skirt covering her hips, which looked very sexy.


    "Please sit down," Ronan said.


    Shakira twisted her waist and sat down, perhaps because of training all the year round, swinging her waist and hips seemed to have become her instinct.


    The two ordered food first and then chatted.


    "It''s been a long time since the party, you haven''t contacted me, I thought you forgot me." Shakira grinned and complained: "I wanted to call you, but I was afraid to disturb your work."


    Ronan will of course be able to act on the scene, and his experience is also rich: "I have been busy lately, I don¡¯t know if you have heard of it. Twentieth Century Fox abolished Fox Animation. I happen to set up an animation production department and I am busy receiving this part. manpower."


    Shakira read the news of Fox Animation from the entertainment news and said: "Your company is going to expand again?"


    "Right." Ronan was not modest: "Animated films have high investment and high profitability. Every ambitious film company will not let go of this market."


    Shakira took the initiative to turn to the topic: "Yesterday''s call, was it an official invitation?"


    Ronan knew that she was talking about the singing of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme song, and said: "This is just my initial intention."


    Shakira felt like it really was. Knowing it was not that simple, she tilted her head and looked at Ronan: "It''s just a preliminary intention..."


    Ronan roughly said: "I chatted with Hans-Jimo, the soundtrack of "Pirates of the Caribbean" last night. Hans-Ji defaulted that the film should have an ending song that matches the theme, Latin style. Song. Shakira, I immediately thought of you. You are also the only Latin singer I know."


    Shakira immediately answered: "I have no problem, I can control any Latin style song."


    "I believe this too." Ronan said with a smile: "Shakira, you are the first day after Latin in my mind."


    Shakira laughed happily, it seemed that this opportunity was already close at hand.


    The waiter then brought up the dishes ordered by the two one after another.


    Ronan invited, "Eat first, let''s talk while eating."


    "Okay." Shakira took the knife and fork and said, "My hometown has many legends about Pirates of the Caribbean."


    Ronan nodded: "Pirates on the Caribbean Sea prevailed in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. They spread all over America and left many legends."


    Shakira ate a piece of vegetable salad and said: "When I was writing songs and going out to collect the wind, I visited Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, where there are still stories about the Pirate Republic."


    Ronan knew Nassau. It was once an important gathering place for Pirates of the Caribbean. It was less than 300 kilometers away from Miami. It was named after the British Prince Nassau. In the 17th century, many large pirate groups used Nassau as their base and went north. Harassed the colonies of the New World and went south to looting Spanish cargo ships in Latin America.


    It was even called the hometown of Pirates of the Caribbean.


    "Composing a song?" Ronan caught another point in Shakira''s words: "Are you a singer-songwriter?"


    Shakira confidently said: "I''m not very good at composing, and often work with composers to create lyrics." She asked, "Ronan, is Hans Zimmer the soundtrack of "The Lion King"?


    "It''s him," Ronan said.


    Shakira recommends herself: "Mr. Jimo is good at composing, and I am good at composing lyrics, which can form effective complements."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "That''s what I said."


    He is already considering the benefits that Shakira can bring as a singer.


    There are still various legends about pirates in Latin America. The story of its own movies also takes place in the Caribbean. Latin America will be an extremely important market for movies. Countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Argentina were originally the ticket warehouses for Hollywood movies. The market, Shakira¡¯s reputation in Latin America, can also be a boost for movies.


    At that time, the movie theme song will also be available in English and Spanish.


    In just a few moments, Ronan combined the publicity cases of some previous movies and Shakira''s identity, and thought of many preliminary plans for publicity and marketing.


    Shakira saw that Ronan didn¡¯t say anything for the time being, and said: ¡°I have a passion for music. Under the influence of my father, I started to write poems when I was five, and I wrote my first song when I was eight. , I have won awards in various music competitions since I was ten, and I can speak fluent English and Spanish..."


    These unique advantages, one by one from Shakira''s mouth, seemed to want to completely impress Ronan, the producer.


    Ronan put down the knife and fork, took the napkin and wiped his mouth, and said unhurriedly: "Shakira, I personally admire you very much and I am optimistic about you, but some programs still have to go."


    "I know." Shakira''s smile was even brighter: "Is it going to be an interview? Or else, let''s find a place. You first listen to my singing and see my advantages. I believe I can sleep with you. "


    Ronan has been in Hollywood for a few years and has always been in a high position like a producer. How could he not hear the meaning behind this.


    Look up at Shakira. Wouldn''t it be impolite to refuse such a hot Latin girl who recommends herself?


    As a very polite person, Ronan certainly cannot do anything impolite.


    Moreover, if she refuses rudely, it is very likely to hurt the emotionally rich and weak heart of a beautiful lady.


    Ronan decided to take it seriously and said, "Shakira, let''s talk in another place."


    "Okay." Shakira said directly: "I listen to you."


    Not long after that, Ronan took Shakki out of the restaurant to Bentley Yazhi, and ordered David to return to the manor.


    As soon as he got in the car, Shakira clung to Ronan and whispered in his ear, "Want to be here?"


    Ronan squeezed her chin: "This is not suitable, go to my house, we have time."


    Rodel Avenue was in Beverly Hills, but within ten minutes, Bentley Yazhi turned into the Future World Manor. Ronan got out of the car and took Shakira directly to the third floor.


    "Let''s start." Ronan said to Shakira, sitting on the sofa in the room, "Let me see your strength."


    Shakira stood three meters in front of Ronan, slowly turned her body, turned her back to Ronan, swayed slightly, her waist and hips swayed strangely, faster and faster, as if equipped with an electric motor general.


    The famous electric hip dance was displayed in front of Ronan.


    At the same time, Shakira hummed, singing like a phantom, sultry.


    "I''m ready. You know this is extraordinary. We will get closer to each other. Please be strong and listen to my voice. Don''t wait any longer. This is your moment... Wow, wow, Wow¡­¡­"


    Shakira sang and took off, and soon showed all sincerity.


    As an examiner, Ronan is not enough to just watch, he needs to experience it, and he quickly joined it.


    Shakira is really powerful, especially when the electric motor is turned to the maximum gear, it is crazy beyond control.


    The peculiar thing is that even if it is pressed below, the electric motor can still sway non-stop.


    Ronan couldn''t help thinking of the tractor that he used to build in his hometown, driving on the bumpy dirt road, and it would sway and sway without stopping for a moment.


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 Chapter 362： Business inspiration

    As the saying goes, men conquer women by conquering the world, women conquer the world by conquering men.


    In places like Hollywood, especially in this era when the Mi Rabbits have not yet risen, women want to go to the world, many times they need to satisfy men.


    This result cannot be achieved by relying solely on "dead fish lying".


    Not even a woman like Shakira who can start an electric motor while lying down.


    Those who can exert strength are satisfied, and those who can swing win the world.


    Ronan also under the guidance of Shakira, simply tried to install an electric motor for himself. After all, once this aspect can be practiced, a happy life in the future can be expected.


    But without professional training, Ronan found it really difficult. This is very demanding of the coordination of the body and the flexibility of the waist.


    Fortunately, the former is more difficult for a man.


    The next day was the weekend, Ronan did not leave the house at all, staying in the manor with Shakira, continuing to enjoy the special feeling that the electric motor can bring.


    Frankly speaking, what Shakira can bring is completely different from Anne Hathaway.


    The latter is a typical New York girl, bold and unrestrained with fashion and sophistication, but the latter completely releases the **** and passion of Latin girls.


    Especially the electric hip dance, every time it swings, it can always make people crazy.


    It''s no wonder that in Ronan''s previous life, whenever people mentioned electric hip dance, the first thing people thought of was Shakira.


    Even Shakira has become the spokesperson of the electric hip dance.


    In addition to enjoying himself, Ronan also conducted academic research and analysis from the depth of art and culture.


    The female body is art. From a semiotic point of view, it is a fascinating S shape, mysterious and dynamic. In ancient Egyptian pictures and writing, it represents a cobra, twisting its body, waiting for an opportunity to move, it is difficult for an animal to combine danger and beauty so wonderfully.


    Born to be a man, the obsession with female **** is normal.


    That''s right, this is a man''s instinct, the most basic and normal primitive desire bestowed by millions of years of evolution.


    However, with the progress of society and the maturity of men, many people have moved their sights from high uphill peaks to lower latitudes, where there are also deep valleys, round hills, and fertile land.


    If the breast is the face, then the buttocks are the lining, it is more subtle, less dazzling, less exposed, but hidden under the tough and thick jeans, it is the **** and purest beauty that is ready to emerge.


    It can be firm, it can do everything with ease, and everything is just a snap.


    In the past two days, the enjoyment provided by Shakira also gave Ronan a business inspiration: If Shakira can be used as a prototype to create a smart electric hip product, will the sales break through the sky?


    Sometimes Ronan feels that he is in the wrong line, and it may be more promising to develop the San Fernando Valley and surrounding industries.


    Even he has a better idea.


    Find out those future big stars, pull into the San Fernando Valley, and develop various DVDs and related products...


    Unfortunately, the first step is to walk into Hollywood, it is difficult to turn around again.


    Like Shakira, who is now a Latina, it is too difficult to use her as a prototype to make a smart electric hip.


    Even if she can impress her, the price paid may not be proportional to the benefit.


    After going to work on Monday, Ronan took Shakira to see Hans Zimmer.


    "Hans, this is Shakira, the Latin queen."


    In the office, Ronan introduced the two of them: "Shakira, this is Hans Zimmer."


    Hans Zimmer shook hands with Shakira: "It''s nice to meet you, Miss Shakira. I''ve heard your songs, and your several albums in Argentina are very distinctive."


    Although Ronan was behind this time, Shakira did not show the value of the so-called Latin divas, and her face was full of friendly smiles: "Mr. Zimmer, I am your fan, from "Lion King" and "Pearl Harbor" The soundtrack and theme song are amazing."


    The theme song of "Pearl Harbor" sung by Faith Hill has become her masterpiece.


    "Thank you." Hans Zimmer replied politely, and then said to Ronan: "I have heard Miss Shakira''s songs, and her style is very suitable for singing the ending song."


    Shakira smiled at Ronan when she heard that the soundtrack also supported herself, and she felt relieved.


    There will always be rewards for giving.


    Shakira took another look at Ronan, and she had a very good impression of him. For the big figures in the entertainment industry, it is a scarce product.


    It''s really rare to be able to do what you say and exchange fairly.


    Then Shakira and Hans-Zimmer talked about the music style of the ending song. Ronan was a layman in this regard, just sitting around and listening without saying a word.


    Shakira¡¯s musical literacy is really good. After talking to Hans Zimmer for a long time, the last two of them also added Ronan, and went to Hans Zimmer¡¯s recording studio together, where Shakira hummed. The tune of the next ending song.


    Compared to Ronan, a silent layman, Shakira was very active, and he also made a few suggestions to Hans Zimmer. After thinking about it, Hans Zimmer also agreed with Shakira''s suggestions.


    Finally, when Ronan did not object, Hans Zimmer also agreed to temporarily write the lyrics for the ending song by Shakira, which also shows that Shakira has completely won Hans Zimmer''s approval.


    Just like the electric hip dance, Shakira''s hard power is relatively good. What is lacking in entering the US market is the opportunity.


    "Thank you for giving me this opportunity."


    Back to Future World Manor in the evening, while having dinner together, Shakira said to Ronan, "This is really important to me."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are welcome, this is what you deserve."


    This is just the most basic fair exchange, Shakira paid something, and he paid something back.


    Compared to a big boss in Hollywood, Ronan is very principled in this regard. Some people make promises to actresses indiscriminately, but then fail to fulfill them, which leads to too many messy situations in the future.


    Needless to say, Harvey Weinstein, not only does not pay attention to the principle of exchange, but also directly uses strong.


    This fat Jewish man is just a typical Hollywood circle. Is there such a situation with other producers or directors? In fact, people with normal IQ know very well. After all, this is not even an unspoken rule in Hollywood, and many things are on the surface.


    The real big shots exposed at the end, except for those who are low-level and nasty sexual harassment, the rest are basically people who do not speak the principle of exchange.


    More people were not affected much.


    If the other producers or directors have not done similar things, how many people would believe it?


    There are people in Hollywood who are clean and self-conscious. Ronan never denies this. They are all affected by the general environment and the overall atmosphere in the circle. These people can only be said to be a minority.


    And those women who really benefited from the exchange never mentioned this aspect of the past.


    People like Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock have all admitted to having encountered this Such things, but never said who the other party is.


    In the past life, the most powerful person exposed in this regard is undoubtedly the CEO of Warner Bros. Kevin Tesukhara.


    It is said that this once promised Wonder Woman to the actress who traded with him.


    However, in a company like Warner Bros. with complex equity and relatively complete procedures, even the chief executive officer cannot decide the protagonist of a large-scale production.


    Without a convincing audition, you can get the absolute protagonist of the top production, which is simply unimaginable in the Big Six companies.


    Having said that, a truly famous and powerful star does not need to do this. Those actresses who want to rise to the top are worth tens of millions of dollars?


    Ronan is not worried that the messy things will fall on him in the future. As long as the development goes well, no people who get the benefits will come out stupidly. Even if they have it, they can still have strength. Settled.


    Those overseas female stars don''t need to think about it, and they will basically not affect him.


    In Hollywood or North American entertainment circles, Ronan has been taken home directly for the past two years, so that he can make some preparations.


    The huge vault in the manor has gradually been stocked Ronan knew that he was an ordinary man and could not refuse all kinds of temptations. He had made corresponding preparations and was very cautious. It is to take people where he wants to go.


    In fact, Ronan was also worried about meeting the female version of Teacher Chen.


    Hollywood is not the most chaotic in this respect. Compared to the Korean entertainment industry, I don''t know how many times it is better. Just look at the Korean entertainment industry and you will know what chaos is without a bottom line.


    However, many people are criticizing Hollywood for being full of adulterers, but they regard the stars of the Korean entertainment circle as pure idols.


    Unfortunately, Hollywood is indeed full of adulterers, but the Korean entertainment industry has to multiply this by ten.


    Everyone will be addicted to idols. When Ronan went to school in his previous life, he also believed that Jessica Alba was an innocent lady, Scarlett Johansson would die, Anne Hathaway didn¡¯t know anything about a liar boyfriend. Love, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman last forever, Leonardo DiCaprio is true love every time...


    These are all normal, no one has the time when young and frivolous.


    "Is there anything else I should pay attention to?" Shakira asked.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Aren''t you going to write lyrics? It''s not just about pirates. This film is very special. This week I will go to the crew of Rosario in Baja California to watch it. If you are fine. It''s best to come with me and go to the crew on the spot."


    "Yes." Shakira said, "I will prepare tomorrow."


    Ronan warned again: "Say hello to your agent and ask her to negotiate your contract with Shahai Entertainment."


    Shakira nodded: "Okay."


    Ronan said: "We may stay in Rosario for about a week. You adjust the time and schedule."


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 Chapter 363： Motivation

    Rosario, a very ordinary city on the Baja California peninsula, Mexico. Since James Cameron dug a huge artificial lake here for the filming of "Titanic", it has become an important overseas filming in Hollywood One of the bases, especially naval battle scenes and water scenes, many crews will film here.


    Mexico''s low labor costs, its geographical advantage being very close to Los Angeles, and corresponding tax incentives have jointly created a good filming environment.


    The only worry is the gangs and drug dealers in Mexico.


    But as long as these people don''t have cramps, they will never take the initiative to provoke the Hollywood crew, otherwise they will inevitably attract the attention of the entire Americas.


    Although the Mexican police are not doing their best, they are so close to the US-Mexico border that it is possible to usher in a joint attack by the two countries at any time.


    James Cameron chose this place as the base for filming "Titanic", obviously considering safety factors.


    On this day, guns blasted on the artificial lake in the shooting area, and the Black Pearl, which was dragged onto the lake by a tugboat, became a mess, and a large number of strange pirates fought on it.


    "These pirates are really weird."


    Standing on the high platform behind the camera boat, Shakira looked at the strange-looking pirates and said to Ronan, "It took a lot of thought to find so many unique actors?"


    Ronan whispered: "It''s okay, Hollywood has always had no shortage of people."


    Shakira seemed to be touched by these words. Thinking of what happened during her time in Los Angeles, she felt it was too right. There are countless actors, screenwriters, videographers, people behind the scenes, and singers like her in Los Angeles.


    Hollywood has a lot of job opportunities, but compared to the large number of job seekers, jobs seem to be too few.


    Originally in Latin America, Shakira started participating in various singing competitions at the age of ten. She stood out from the crowd and became a first-line singer. She felt that the competition was fierce to a cruel degree. But when she came to Los Angeles, she found that compared to the United States Competition in the entertainment industry used to be elementary courses.


    This is where the waves are scouring the sand, and only those who are capable and lucky can succeed.


    Shakira thought she had good abilities. If she was lucky... she glanced at Ronan, and she seemed to be lucky.


    At the end of the long-range shooting, director Gore Wibinski took the crew aboard the pirate ship, and Ronan also came to the previous shooting ship.


    Because of writing lyrics, he asked Shakira to observe the shooting up close.


    The three protagonists, Johnny Depp, Christian Bell and Keira Knightley also took part in the shooting, and the main shots basically revolved around them.


    Johnny Depp didn''t do little troubles such as being late or drunk in the crew, but he entered the shooting state and immediately became the pirate captain that attracted everyone''s attention.


    Even Ronan has to admit that the role of Jack Sparrow seems to be born for Johnny Depp.


    But the captain is brilliant, the blacksmith is not bad, Christian Bale has been shirtless, showing strong muscle lines, and his swordsmanship is also different.


    Among the characters of Pirates of the Caribbean, the little blacksmith is the one with the best swordsmanship.


    Christian Bale is not worthy of being a rubber man, standing here and looking over, he already has Bruce Wayne as strong.


    The two roles of captain and blacksmith can be said to have their own characteristics.


    In contrast, to Miss A, Keira Knightley became a pure vase.


    Ronan and Gore Wibinski have had a similar view on this. For Hollywood commercial films, especially pirate films that focus on male characters, female characters should be a vase safely.


    This is also the safest way to deal with female characters in commercial films.


    Shakira has been carefully observing that these peculiar pirates seem to be a bit subverting tradition, especially the one with smoky makeup, twisting like a woman.


    But the strange thing is that she didn''t have any disgust, but felt that the pirate captain''s actions were particularly coordinated, as if she was born to be like this.


    This made Shakira''s inspiration burst, and it became clear in an instant that the actor "Pirate Captain" must be the subject of the lyrics.


    Between shooting, Ronan found Gore Wibinski and chatted briefly for a while.


    "Generally it went well." Gore Wibinski said simply: "We have prepared well. After the break-in period, most of the work has become orderly."


    Since Ronan has chosen Gore Wibinski, he will of course give enough trust and said: "Gore, this film is very suitable for you. You have to use your sense of humor and narrative skills as much as possible. The film is supernatural. Elements, you can also use a lot of special effects."


    Gore Wibinski nodded: "Thank you for your support."


    Ronan did not disturb Gore Wibinski¡¯s work too much. The filming was entirely based on the director Gore Wibinski. The news gathered from all aspects was good, and the final editing rights were in his hands. The final direction of the film is his producer.


    Moreover, the editor is also someone Ronan can really trust.


    The filming restarted, Ronan found Jessica Felton, the former technical house of editors, and has embarked on the path of a producer, serving as the post-production producer and editing supervisor of Pirates of the Caribbean.


    "Long time no see, Jesse." Ronan opened his arms, hugged Jessica Felton, and said, "You seem to be thin."


    Jessica Felton''s skin was tanned pale wheat, her whole body was a lot darker, and she also lost a lot of weight, but her **** were still tall and straight, which made her look even more majestic.


    "No way, follow the crew all day long." Jessica Felton lifted her sun hat.


    Ronan said: "You can wait for post-production before joining the crew."


    Jessica Felton is no longer a purely technical nerd ever since Ronan was hooked. At this time, she said: "I want to develop further in terms of producer, and I must act with the crew."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Thank you."


    Jessica Felton and Ronan have known each other a long time ago, and you are not welcome. They looked at Shakira and said, "No way, you have to work harder for somebody. It''s better to be hello, bring beautiful women everywhere. , The candidates are often changed, which number is this?"


    Ronan laughed and said, "I can''t help it. Jesse, you are single by strength. I don''t have the strength of yours, so I can only stay single in this way."


    Faced with such words, faced with such a thick face, Jessica Felton opened her mouth, but did not know what to say, and finally found herself speechless.


    After a while, Jessica Felton shrugged: "At first, seeing you working so hard, I thought you would be a different kind of Hollywood."


    Ronan spread his hand and said, "I am working very hard now."


    Jessica Felton agreed with this statement: "Indeed, you are not inferior to anyone in this circle in terms of hard work." She frowned slightly: "But you are still different from what I thought at first."


    Ronan didn''t answer her words, but asked, "Jesse, why do you think a normal man has to work so hard?"


    "Start a career." Jessica Felton replied for the first time, and then said: "For success."


    Ronan reminded: "What can these bring?"


    Jessica Felton is a technology flow after all: "Great satisfaction."


    Ronan had to remind him: "Be more popular."


    Jessica Felton combined Ronan''s reality and thought about it. She is a smart person, and it is not difficult to come up with an answer: "Money, power and women."


    "Jesse." Ronan said with a smile: "You really are my confidant."


    "I can only say that you are like most men in this world." Jessica Felton said.


    Ronan does not deny this: "This is also the motivation for men to fight."


    If the hard work is not about enjoyment, not being aloof, not surrounded by beautiful women, but becoming pure-hearted Puritans, it is estimated that most people will soon lose motivation.


    Jessica Felton said suddenly: "When we first started working together, I was hiding in the room to study editing techniques. Sometimes I was bored, and occasionally I would think that if I want to find a man in the future, you are actually a good choice. Fortunately, I quickly recognized your true face, so I was not deceived."


    Ronan looked innocent: "Why didn''t I see that you had such thoughts?"


    Jessica Felton ignored Ronan¡¯s words and said to herself: ¡°Ronan, you are a very good friend. I think it¡¯s lucky to be friends with you, but You are definitely not a qualified lover."


    Ronan asked directly, "Jesse, is this a good guy card?"


    Jessica Felton deliberately straightened her chest, appearing more ferocious: "This is an advance statement, we are friends."


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, I am very principled."


    Jessica Felton is the producer he has focused on training, and after several collaborations, he has also proved that he is quite capable and may have a good development in the film industry in the future.


    Taking advantage of the filming break, Ronan had a chat with several protagonists separately. The atmosphere between the cast and the actors was not good, especially the three main protagonists were a little unhappy.


    Keira Knightley is fortunate to say, but complained that there are too few scenes and can only serve as a vase, and a little envious of the two male protagonists'' pay.


    But with her reputation and information, she can only endure it.


    In contrast, Christian Bale has great opinions on Johnny Depp.


    Johnny Depp was late for filming and was often full of alcohol when filming dialogue scenes, which made Christian Bale quite dissatisfied.


    Ronan specifically found Johnny Depp¡¯s agent, Tracy Jacobs, and talked about Johnny Depp¡¯s problems, and told her that if Johnny Depp did what he did, he would execute the deduction agreement in the contract. ...


    Johnny Depp still had some scruples for a producer such as Ronan, who had become more famous, and then hesitated a lot.


    During Ronan''s week in Rosario, he didn''t cause trouble again.


    As for the contradictions between the actors, Ronan will not take care of it as long as it does not affect normal work. The crew is a vanity fair.


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 Chapter 364： Large forest

    Early in the morning, Shakira sat on a wicker chair on the balcony, looking at the golden sea, as if seeing a pirate captain stepping on a catwalk stepping over the water. He quickly picked up the pen on the table and removed the one that just popped out. A few lyrics were written on the notebook.


    Ronan put on his pajamas and brought his breakfast to the balcony.


    "Have you any inspiration?" He glanced at his notebook.


    Shakira smiled and said, "I think of a few words, I feel pretty good."


    "Continue?" Ronan saw Shakira shaking his head, pointing to the dinner plate, and said, "Eat breakfast first."


    Shakira glanced at the dinner plate, her eyes suddenly moved down, and said, "I want to eat something special as an appetizer, maybe this can give me inspiration."


    Ronan put down the dinner plate and sat on the wicker chair: "Really? How can I cooperate?"


    Shakira raised her eyebrows: "Just sit there."


    Ronan was very cooperative. He sat on the wicker chair and did not move, only to see Shakira slipping from the chair to the ground, and then leaning over.


    The sun jumped out of the sea, and the surface of the water was dyed red by the rays of sunlight. Ronan let out a long sigh and said, "Shakira, I only discovered one thing now."


    Shakira looked up, looking at Ronan curiously because it was inconvenient to speak.


    "You don''t just have an electric motor on your waist." Ronan told the truth: "You also have an electric motor on your neck."


    Shaki tightened her lips, her face filled with laughter.


    After a while, she went back to the seat, ate breakfast, took out a tissue and wiped her mouth, and said, "I have inspiration."


    Ronan was curious: "So useful?"


    If this works, those singer-songwriters...no, they are beautiful female singer-songwriters.


    He was not interested in the others.


    Shakira smiled and said: "I was inspired just now and thought of a song." She looked at Ronan: "Do you want me to sing it to you?"


    Ronan picked up the water glass and took a sip: "Sing."


    Shakira cleared her throat and sang in her unique Xia style: "On the left side of the left leg, the right side of the right leg, there is a big forest, where the little friends are lively and smart, they are naughty and clever, they are looking eagerly A new forest, they care and tolerate each other. Oh... the lovely big forest..."


    Ronan can only respond with applause for such a beautiful singing: Shakira is indeed a creative Latin queen!


    "Good?" Shakira asked.


    Ronan focused his head: "Very good! Shakira, choosing you to sing the ending song is the wisest decision I made on this project."


    Shakira added: "We are here for a few days, and I will make you feel more and more that choosing me is the most correct."


    Ronan tilted his head: "I''ll wait and see."


    When he left Baja California and returned to Los Angeles, Ronan made sure that Shakira''s skills were the best among all the people he had experienced since he came to Los Angeles.


    The thighs are warm.


    Everyone else has a clear gap.


    And Shakira was very open and told Ronan directly that as long as she was in Los Angeles, Ronan could go to her anytime, even if she got married in the future.


    As Ronan returned to Los Angeles, this special relationship was temporarily suspended.


    As the time approaches the end of April, various propaganda about "Underworld" is in full swing. Compared with some of the methods used in previous movies, the propaganda plan of this film is quite satisfactory, basically following the usual pattern of Hollywood movies. .


    Like zombies, although werewolves and vampires are not popular culture in North America, they also have a considerable audience.


    And at the beginning of the propaganda, they shouted out the gimmick to understand the source of werewolves and vampires.


    In general, the investment in the film is limited, and the total investment in production and publicity is only 30 million US dollars.


    This kind of Gothic films, which are biased towards niche types, wants to be profitable, and must control the budget amount as much as possible on the basis of ensuring the completion of production and publicity goals.


    The most optimistic prediction of the marketing department of the Embassy Pictures, the box office of "Underworld" is also the level of "Resident Evil".


    Given that the influence of werewolves and vampires outside the Western world is much smaller, even their global box office may be lower than "Resident Evil".


    However, the success of "Resident Evil" made the theaters willing to continue to invest resources in the new film of Embassy Pictures, and used 2,950 open painting theaters for "Underworld".


    Cinema is a business after all, and its first pursuit is profit.


    Although theaters have long passed the age of relying on showing films for profit, and even relying solely on box office revenue will cause serious losses, the amount of passenger traffic brought by films directly determines the sales of popcorn and other products.


    In Ronan''s previous life, there were hugely popular multi-apartment theaters, which could show a loss of tens of millions, while relying on popcorn alone made a profit of nearly 100 million.


    This is not an isolated case, but is becoming more and more common.


    At the beginning of the new century, April did not form the concept of a spring file. It is still the traditional off-season of Hollywood movies. Really super-strength movies are rarely released in April, which is also conducive to "Underworld" to get more Cinema resources.


    Before the release of "Underworld", another film "Resident Evil" released by Embassy Pictures officially withdrew from the theater market after being screened in North America for ten weeks.


    At the beginning of the film¡¯s screening, the market performance was amazing, but it did not jump out of the general trend of game-based movies and zombie movies. It showed a clear high and low. In the next two or three weeks of theater screenings, the number of people in a single show has fallen to less than ten. .


    Although the late screening performance was a bit bleak, it did not prevent "Resident Evil" from achieving great success. In just ten weeks of screening, the film earned a total of 78.65 million US dollars in box office in North America.


    This is Hollywood''s box office performance for a game adaptation movie that is second only to "Tomb Raider", and it is also the highest box office performance for zombie movies in recent years.


    Only relying on the North American box office, Ronan can almost recover all the investments in the "Resident Evil" project.


    Overseas, the total box office revenue of "Resident Evil" has exceeded 70 million US dollars. When the film hits the island market, the global box office will exceed 150 million US dollars very easily.


    In addition to other sources of income, the budget for shooting "Resident Evil 2: Revelations" already has a sufficient source.


    This is also Ronan''s perfect film production and distribution model. He shoots his first film by means of external financing. Once the first film is successful, the film can be developed in series, and the sequel''s budget can be supported by the profit of the first film, so that the sequel can get rid of foreigners. Funds share income to ensure that Relativity Entertainment can maximize profits.


    Ronan can''t guarantee the success of every film, but this production and distribution model can transfer the risk of the first film with the greatest chance of failure to foreign investors, and the profit of the more profitable sequel film, try to return to his own. Company owned.


    Good news came from Scott Swift. The Pacific Film Foundation¡¯s trip to Mumbai, India was very successful and reached financing agreements with four investment institutions including the Mountain Foundation.


    In the next five years, these four investment institutions will provide a total of US$280 million in investment to the Pacific Film Foundation. The specific conditions are similar to those reached by the Pacific Film Foundation with the island countries and South Korea.


    This also makes Shahai Entertainment''s future production budget more abundant. While ensuring the profitability of the sequel, it will launch more new movie projects.


    Even the Pacific Film Foundation has spare capacity to invest in other companies'' film projects.


    After all, many popular movies in Ronan''s memory have been firmly held by the six major companies long before he came to Los Angeles.


    It is impossible to get copyright from the six major companies, but there is still some hope for participating in investment and sharing some profits.


    After returning from Baja California, Ronan went to the Warner Studios to check out the shooting of "Intern Gray" and "Hurricane Rescue". He also took time out to go to the post-production department of the studio''s office building to find out who was busy in "White Night Chasing the Murders". "Christopher Nolan in post-production chatted.


    "Director Nolan." Ronan said directly: "After listening to you, I always feel that only bigger projects can match your talents."


    Christopher Nolan is not even a second-rate director now. Hearing Ronan, a well-known producer, he couldn¡¯t help laughing and saying, ¡°Although I am very confident ~ www.novelhall.com~, I also know that I am just a newcomer in Hollywood. Director, it¡¯s not easy to get a better project."


    Ronan nodded lightly, not being too proactive, just casually said: "If you have a suitable project and want to find a partner, you can come to me. If we can reach a cooperation intention, investment is not my problem."


    He deliberately said: "My film foundation has just successfully financed, and there is no shortage of funds."


    Christopher Nolan said immediately: "If I have a project, I will definitely contact you."


    Ronan added: "With your stated concept and style, only large-scale commercial films are suitable for you.


    Although Christopher Nolan is still working hard in the independent film industry, he is a commercial director in his bones. He agrees with Ronan''s words. Only with ample budget and funds can he set up a stage to display his talents.


    But such an opportunity is too rare.


    Thinking of this, his eyes fell on Ronan unconsciously.


    A producer who agrees with his own ideas may be a good partner.


    Ronan did not continue this topic, but opened his office bag, took out an invitation letter, handed it to Christopher Nolan, and said: "My company has a movie to be premiered in a few days, if Nolan director If you have time, you can check it out."


    Christopher Nolan took the invitation, saw the name and time of the film above, thought about his work schedule, and said: "Mr. Anderson, it''s a great honor to participate in this premiere."


    Although I don''t know the actual content of the film, a reduced-scale poster of the film is printed on the invitation letter. Seeing the protagonist''s black costume and the dark night background, he has an inexplicable like.


    Is this a dark wind movie?


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 Chapter 365： Underworld

    Like "Resident Evil", the premiere of "Underworld" was not large. Except for Will Smith to cheer, no heavyweight guests were invited. The star publicity points at the premiere were mainly women The protagonist Kate Beckinsale unfolds.


    When Kate Beckinsale wore a **** sequined long dress led the show, it immediately became the focus of the audience.


    In the interview area at the end of the red carpet, Ronan praised Kate Beckinsale without hesitation.


    "From the very beginning, we planned to design a gritty heroine who was caught in internal conflicts from beginning to end."


    Facing the reporter¡¯s microphone and camera, Ronan looked at Kate Beckinsale standing next to him and said: ¡°Kate was my first choice from beginning to end. For the crew and me, Kate¡¯s role is simply so impressive. The spirit is refreshed!"


    Kate Beckinsale has been standing by and laughing, as if the repeated seesaws when the two sides touched each other did not exist.


    Ronan continued to tell reporters: "Before "Underworld", you probably never imagined Kate Beckinsale wearing vampire teeth and running with a gun. Now, all this makes people Full of expectation."


    Kate Beckinsale was very cooperative and said at the right time: "The character looks very cool and interesting. At the time I thought,''Ah, it''s really good.'' So I started to read the script, which is different from normal A comic book, Selena is a character of flesh and blood."


    A reporter from the "Hollywood Reporter" asked: "Mr. Anderson, you have successfully produced many movies. Why did you choose the director of Lun Wiseman for this one? As far as I know, this is director Wiseman. Directing a feature film for the first time."


    Nowadays, Ronan¡¯s reputation as a producer is also growing. Many media reporters have known and learned some of Ronan¡¯s resume through films such as "The Bourne" and "Reaper Is Coming", and they all watched them curiously. come.


    Everyone knows that choosing a new director to direct a movie is very risky.


    Ronan is still full of praise: "Director Wiseman is an eloquent person. His ideas have made me very interested in directing him. In addition, he has studied under Roland Emmerich and also I have worked for ILM special effects production company, and I am good at grasping the atmosphere of this kind of science fiction theme. I know what is needed most for films like "Underworld." As a director, Wiseman often has fresh ideas and keen awareness. I I believe he can bring a successful masterpiece."


    Having said this, Ronan got rid of the entanglement of reporters and prepared to leave the media area. The reporters'' goals were all turned to Kate Beckinsale.


    "Miss Beckinsale, your previous film was "Pearl Harbor". Why did you choose the theme of "Underworld" in your new film?"


    Before leaving the interview area, Ronan also heard the conversation between Kate Beckinsale and the reporter.


    "Werewolf and vampire is a very cruel story, but I like this script. I think this cruelty is a social phenomenon, so I have always been looking forward to such a role. And I think the shootout is very interesting, because I have a pair of A man¡¯s hand, so it¡¯s easier to play a gunfight."


    Arriving in front of the advertising background board with the advertisement for Netflix, Ronan and the rest of the crew waited for a while until Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman came over and took a group photo together in front of the media.


    Ronan was a little surprised that after the group photo of the crew, Len Wiseman, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen also stood together for a group photo.


    It seems that the relationship between the three is pretty good.


    Ronan has heard people say that Kate Beckinsale has already gotten involved with Len Wiseman during the filming, plus Michael Sheen¡¯s ex-husband...


    It can only be said that the views of marriage and love between the East and the West are really very different.


    Even though Ronan has lived in Los Angeles for several years, he still finds this a bit weird.


    In the East, it¡¯s hard to imagine a woman standing together and taking a close photo with her ex-husband and current boyfriend.


    Ronan entered the theater first and met Robert Iger and Mark Randolph in the VIP room. The two were talking about work together. After seeing him, he hurried over.


    "What are you talking about?" Ronan asked directly.


    Robert Iger took the lead: "Resident Evil''s DVD release."


    Mark Randolph gradually understood Ronan¡¯s character and said straightforwardly: ¡°I hope that the TV broadcast window between the release of "Resident Evil" and the release of the DVD can be appropriately shortened, and Netflix will be released for a period of time on the Internet. DVD."


    Robert Iger opposes: "We sold the first-round TV broadcast rights of "Resident Evil" for US$5 million, and the DVD must be released after the first-round broadcast. And I think that both online and offline distribution of DVDs is the best strategy. Netflix''s channels are not enough to support us to put all the chips on DVD."


    He further said: ¡°If we let Netflix distribute DVDs through online channels first, it will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction with offline channels, which will seriously affect our cooperation with offline channels.¡±


    Mark Randolph distinguished: "The Internet represents the future."


    "That''s the future." Robert Iger said on the matter: "Mark, how much is Netflix''s current DVD sales and rental shipments? If there is half of Blockbuster''s, we can take a risk."


    Hearing this, Mark Randolph fell silent.


    Ronan said at this time: "Mark, we will give Netflix the most resources to support, there is no doubt. But Bob is very correct. Netflix is ??the company¡¯s most important DVD channel in the future, and may even become the only channel. Not now."


    Mark Randolph let out a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I was convinced by you."


    Robert Iger smiled and said, "Mark, I have communicated with Embassy Pictures. All DVDs released by "Resident Evil" will be marked with Netflix''s URL."


    Mark Randolph nodded: "Bob, thank you for your support."


    Ronan deliberately asked: "This job is not easy, right?"


    Robert Iger told the truth: "Communication with offline channels took a lot of time and energy. We made a little concession to make Netflix''s ads appear on the DVD packaging of offline channels. Fortunately, it is DVD, if it is a video tape, Blockbuster and Hollywood Video said nothing would agree."


    Mark Randolph also knew that the head office had made a lot of efforts to support Netflix, and no longer asked for anything else.


    Ronan shook his head: "I really can''t imagine that after nearly five years of the rise of DVD, the business of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video is still dominated by video tapes."


    Fortunately, Blockbuster said that the DVD business is gradually expanding, but video tapes still exceed half of the average chain store inventory.


    The Hollywood video is even more exaggerated, basically no DVD business.


    Robert Iger said: "The scale of the company is larger, and the usual model can be profitable. If you want to turn around and transform, you need both huge capital and courage."


    "They don''t have enough courage." Mark Randolph continued: "DVD is an inevitable trend to replace video tapes. The more hesitate, the more likely you are to get into trouble.


    Ronan said softly, "This is good for us."


    The three of them couldn''t help laughing. Netflix wants to develop into a real giant, and Blockbuster is a hurdle that must be overcome.


    Ronan asked again: "Mark, how is the development of Netflix''s customers?"


    "We have received enough advertising resources to support, and the number of customer registrations far exceeded expectations." Mark Randolph thought of the advertising bombing from January to the present, and fully realized the advantages of using the platform of large companies to develop. This is what Netflix relies on The silent development of itself is simply incomparable.


    He simply said: "Currently, Netflix''s total number of registered users is close to 1 million, and it is expected to grow to 3 million in the second quarter. I am confident that it will be profitable in the second quarter!"


    Robert Iger nodded: "Netflix''s development speed is faster than expected. The Internet is really an important channel that we cannot ignore."


    In previous life, major Hollywood companies, including Disney, did not pay enough attention to the Internet business in the early stage. As a result, when they wanted to develop later, Netflix had already grabbed the largest market share.


    Companies like Disney even took back the copyright in order to restrict Netflix.


    Robert Iger joined Relativity Entertainment through Netflix''s situation, and also opened up a traditional entertainment industry manager''s vision on the Internet.


    Everyone has something they are not good at and needs to be recharged from time to time, even Robert Iger is no exception.


    Ronan then went elsewhere to find Will Smith, and thanked him for coming to cheer.


    "You''re welcome, we are old friends." Will Smith touched his ears and said to Ronan, "Yes, there is a party in the sports circle next week. Are you interested in participating?"


    Ronan was curious: "A party in the sports circle? What do you do in a party in the sports circle?"


    Will Smith seemed a bit uncomfortable to speak, he hesitated for a while, then said, "Didn''t I tell you last time? Sister Williams invited me to get together."


    "You didn''t go?" Ronan became more curious.


    After all, he still knows some of the names of the Williams sisters. It is said that the two sisters once challenged Rodman at the same time to beat the big bugs.


    Will Smith looked straightforwardly: "Isn''t this next week. I''m going alone, worried that I can''t eat it, or should we be together? Two on two, we can definitely balance them!"


    Ronan shook his head quickly: "Forget it, I can''t afford them."


    Just as Christopher Nolan came over, Ronan changed the subject and introduced Christopher Nolan and Will Smith.


    "Will, this is Director Christopher Nolan, very talented. Chris, this is Will Smith."


    "Hello." Will Smith shook hands with Christopher Nolan, didn''t care much, and quickly went to other places.


    Ronan chatted with Christopher Nolan and invited him into the theater together.


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 Chapter 366： Dark style

    After entering the theater, Kate Beckinsale had not yet reached the front row and was stopped by his agent. Mobile terminal


    The agent greeted Kate Beckinsale to an unobtrusive place, and asked in a low voice: "Did you say that? Ronan Anderson''s opinion?"


    Kate Beckinsale was a little embarrassed and said, "I haven''t found a chance to say it yet."


    The agent reminded: "Kate, don''t hesitate in this kind of thing, Hollywood''s top big production! The director is still a big director like Stephen Sommers. He looked at the trailer of "Underworld" and glanced at it. You, the heroine who intends to invite you to play! It is said that the investment is up to 160 million US dollars."


    "I know." Kate Beckinsale also whispered: "Always find a suitable opportunity to speak? You can''t tell Ronan Anderson in the public. I want to star in a new film and let "Underworld" "The sequel to adjust the schedule?"


    The agent added: "As far as I know, the first draft of the "Underworld 2" script has been completed by the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment. As long as the film meets expectations tonight, the sequel will be scheduled soon.


    Kate Beckinsale thought for a while and said: "Although I signed a trilogy contract with Shahai Entertainment, I also have the freedom to take other films."


    Agents are veterans of relationships. Far Kate Beckinsale considered it all-round and thoughtful: "Never ignore the influence of a producer, especially Ronan Anderson, who is a successful producer with unlimited future. This kind of thing. It¡¯s better to say hello to him in advance so that the sequel production can have enough time to adjust."


    Kate Beckinsale nodded and said, "Well, I will talk to Ronan Anderson as soon as I find an opportunity."


    The agent still urged: "As soon as possible."


    Kate Beckinsale said: "I see."


    She turned and walked to the first row, seeing Ronan chatting with Will Smith happily, did not move in, and decided to talk to Ronan this week.


    The screen lights up, the ceiling lights go out, the theater quickly quiets down, and the premiere screening officially begins.


    This is a movie about the grievances between werewolves and vampires. It highlights the typical Gothic style from the beginning, and the film basically ignores the world of ordinary people, focusing all the shots on the underground composed of werewolves and vampires. world.


    At the same time, this is another typical werewolf and vampire version of Romeo and Juliet.


    Shakespeare''s "Romeo and Juliet" has been moved to the screen many times, and at the same time it has brought many creative inspirations to countless filmmakers, so alternative adaptations such as "Romeo and Juliet: Postmodern Passion" have also appeared endlessly. .


    "Underworld" is a wolf-ghost romance based on "Romeo and Juliet", but Romeo is a werewolf, and Juliet is a brave vampire woman warrior.


    In the film, the two races of vampires and werewolves have fought against each other for centuries, and are deadly rivals. But one day, a vampire woman warrior who made the werewolves frightened fell in love with a peaceful wolf clan teenager, so a sad story began.


    The ending is certainly not the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. This is a commercial movie. The ending must be the werewolf Romeo and the vampire Juliet coming together.


    Finally, another old stubborn who wants to continue destroying Romeo and Juliet''s love emerges from the coffin to add light to the sequel.


    Christopher Nolan watched this film very seriously. The black pictures and the black costumes of the characters passed through his mind like an electric current, stimulating his thinking.


    All the stories happened in the night? The protagonist is suffering from guilt and full of anger. Want to avenge his parents? With high skill and strong willpower, the protagonist has the ability to fight and destroy evil forces? What the protagonist will finally face is the villain of the father and teacher?


    These have given Christopher Nolan a lot of inspiration.


    Gradually, from the style of the film, he discovered more and more useful things for him.


    The bold, dark and realistic style outlines an opera style that he admires so much, and pushes the dark wind of the film to a high point.


    By the way, dark style! By the way, it''s dark style!


    Christopher Nolan''s fingers kept tapping his knees, his thinking became clearer, and the inspiration from that movie made him more addicted.


    He thought about the style and boldness of his next movie.


    Dark style!


    It is this kind!


    Christopher Nolan remembered that when filming "White Night Chase", he fell into a state of long-term insomnia under the influence of the polar day environment of the filming location. At that time, there was no expectation that the long night would come. The feminine love for the dark was stimulated from within.


    This film brought back the desire for darkness that had faded back to him.


    Yes, dark style! It''s dark style!


    Although the subject matter of the movie has not yet been determined, Christopher Nolan is very sure that the style of his next film must be darkened.


    Determined the style, Christopher Nolan''s thoughts turned to the subject.


    What themes and content are suitable for the darkened movie style?


    For a while, Christopher Nolan had no clue.


    The movie is over, the subtitles appear, Christopher Nolan is still thinking, creating a dark style movie? It seems to be extremely risky.


    Adaptation? It seems that there is no genre suitable for adaptation into a dark film in the academic works you have seen?


    This is really a problem.


    Warm applause rang out, interrupting Christopher Nolan''s thoughts. He quickly recovered, applauded with the people around him, and sent applause to the film.


    To be honest, the film is not particularly exciting, but the style is very unique, it is a good movie.


    Unfortunately, the subject matter is a bit niche.


    This idea just appeared, and Christopher Nolan was surprised. The dark style is inherently niche. If the next movie uses this style, it will be difficult to obtain a higher investment.


    However, continuing to shoot independent films with small hits and small troubles is not in line with his plan.


    How could a director like Christopher Nolan who are aspiring to big productions be willing to stay in the independent film circle?


    The film must be popularized under the premise that the dark style remains unchanged. Christopher Nolan is still planning to choose a popular theme with a natural audience to achieve a dark style.


    The two must also match each other.


    Otherwise, the last one must be an inconsistent movie.


    As a result, the range of optional topics is reduced.


    Christopher Nolan shook his head and stopped thinking about it for the time being. He followed some people who had been invited to the premiere and walked to the front row to congratulate the crew.


    "Ronan, this is a masterpiece!" Christopher Nolan shook hands with Ronan and said, "Thank you very much for inviting me to the premiere. This film has inspired me a lot."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Chris, you are too rewarding."


    Christopher Nolan insisted on his point of view: "What I said is true. This film makes me sure that my next work must follow the dark style."


    Ronan''s heart moved and said, "The dark wind is not easy to shoot, it''s too niche."


    Christopher Nolan nodded and said: "Choosing the subject matter is very troublesome, so I don''t have any clues yet."


    Others came to congratulate him. Ronan said to Christopher Nolan: "I will visit you at Warner Studios when I have time. I especially like the dark style. Let''s discuss this topic."


    "Okay." Christopher Nolan thought of the previous conversations with Ronan. This is undoubtedly a very appetizing producer: "I''m waiting anytime."


    Ronan smiled and nodded to Christopher Nolan, then shook hands with the person coming from behind, and made a polite remark.


    At the premiere, you are all for me and I am for you. This is the norm in the circle.


    To paraphrase the words of the previous life, even the life-and-death enemies with fierce competition will not run to the premiere to smash people.


    After the premiere screening, it was a regular press conference. Since the film was almost exclusively used to highlight Kate Beckinsale¡¯s heroine, almost all reporters¡¯ questions were directed at Kate Beckinsale.


    After experiencing the big battle of "Pearl Harbor", Kate Beckinsale also has some experience, intensifying the group''s public relations from time to time to raise points, it is also considered appropriate.


    The entire premiere went smoothly. Ronan left the theater at the end and returned to Foley Hill.


    Like most of the time before, Ronan had processed work emails in the mailbox, read the materials, continued to charge himself, and did not go to bed until 12 o''clock.


    The next morning, I got up on time for a run and fitness. When I came to the restaurant after all this, not only was the hot breakfast ready, but the housekeeper Nikia also followed the usual practice at the premiere of previous movies Nan prepared all major newspapers.


    The premiere of "Underworld" is over, and it will be screened in 2,950 theaters in North America. It can be said to be one of the largest and most watched films since April, attracting many media reviews and reports.


    Ronan first read the "Premier" magazine. Although the magazine did not get various data about the premiere, for the time being, through the analysis of the movie content, he believed that "Underworld" would be a success.


    "First of all, in the field of chemistry, perhaps many people have not noticed it, but the vampire craze is reviving, and the subject matter of this film has inherent advantages. Second, the world view of completely abandoning humans and directly attacking the two major groups of vampires and werewolves is quite New ideas. Third, the alternative black decadence beauty throughout the story, coupled with the cool looks of the protagonists, is very interesting."


    Most of the media are more optimistic about this film. Although there are good and bad reviews, they basically believe that this film can be a commercial success.


    After breakfast and reading the newspaper, Ronan received a call from Kate Beckinsale when he was about to go to work.


    /bk

 Chapter 367： Van Helsing

    In the office of Burbank''s Relativity Entertainment, Ronan met Kate Beckinsale who made a special trip to visit. This English rose may have just starred in the relationship with Selena. She looks heroic and clean in a lady''s suit. Neat, cold and licking blood.


    "Sit down." Ronan gestured to the sofa in the office and asked, "Kate, are you looking for me?"


    Kate Beckinsale found a single sofa to sit down, glanced at Ronan who was sitting next to him, and said, "I want to say thank you to you, thank you for giving me this opportunity."


    After the premiere of "Underworld", although there was mixed praise for the film, the female action character Selena won a lot of applause.


    She smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice. I only found out now that the positioning of an action actress is very suitable for me."


    Ronan waved his hand: "You are too polite, Kate." Although he is a producer who has absolute advantage in the face of actors, the relationship between people is not handled only by status, so he said something. It''s easy to win a good impression: "The main reason is that you are too good, you are also very good, and you have used all your advantages."


    Everyone is willing to listen to good things, and Kate Beckinsale is no exception. There is a lot of sincerity in his smile: "Mr. Anderson, I also want to ask, will there be a sequel to this film?"


    Since the film will not be released on a large scale in North America until tomorrow, there is currently no box office data, but Ronan has received feedback from all aspects and is confident in the film.


    "The sequel will be on the agenda soon." Ronan said directly: "The screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment has completed the script, and it is expected that early planning will be launched next month."


    He thought for a while and then said, "Kate, I will ask someone to send you a detailed schedule next week."


    Kate Beckinsale signed a trilogy contract at the time and must fulfill the contract. He immediately said: "No problem, I will maintain fitness and basic movement training."


    Ronan nodded: "Kate, my personal suggestion, you find professionals to develop a long-term fitness and movement training plan for you. You have unlimited potential in the field of movement."


    It seems that there are many female action movies in the future, and Kate Beckinsale may not be a good choice.


    "Thank you." Kate Beckinsale thought of the invitation she had just received, and it seemed that the benefits of taking the action route had begun to appear: "I''m already contacting experts in this area."


    Ronan knows that Kate Beckinsale¡¯s Hollywood Rose of England is a bit of a misnomer, and he has no acting skills or fame. Compared with Miss A, Keira Knightley, there is a gap, but "Underworld" has been shot so many consecutively. , Which shows that her action actress''s style can still be accepted by many fans. If more resources can be obtained on this road, it may be able to bring more benefits to the partners.


    As a producer, Ronan is certainly not trying to praise Kate Beckinsale, these are all based on future earnings considerations.


    But as soon as he had the idea of ??squeezing the value of Kate Beckinsale for a long time, Kate Beckinsale threw an almost explosive news.


    "Mr. Anderson, I''m here this time, there is one more thing." Kate Beckinsale said: "I received an invitation, I want to say hello to you in advance, so as to coordinate with the schedule of "Underworld 2" ."


    Ronan didn''t care too much: "Yes, "Underworld 2" will be filmed this year, and it will definitely be finished in the second half of the year. Is the other film also filmed this year?"


    Kate Beckinsale tells the truth: ¡°For the time being, it¡¯s just an invitation. It¡¯s an invitation from Director Stephen Sommers himself. There is also a procedural audition before I can officially sign the contract. It is estimated that the filming will not start next year. Will conflict."


    Ronan noticed the director''s name and asked, "Kate, is the director Stephen Sommers who directed the two "Mummy"?"


    "Yes." Kate Beckinsale smiled at Ronan and said sincerely: "I can get this invitation, and thank you. Director Stephen Sommers watched "Underworld" The trailer, I watched several action scenes in the trailer, and then I decided to invite me to play another female role in the action type."


    Ronan thought of a movie in an instant. After all, there was news about monster movies from Universal Pictures in the circle. He tentatively asked, "Is it the "Van Helsing" project?"


    Kate Beckinsale first admitted: "Yes." Then asked: "Have you heard of this project?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Universal Pictures is financing. It is said that they intend to put the monsters under its banner on the big screen again."


    The success of the "Mummy" series gave Universal Pictures full of confidence.


    Kate Beckinsale thought of the action route Ronan suggested her to take, and couldn''t help but tentatively said: "The heroine in this project is also an action character. Can I continue my style?"


    The top production with an investment of 160 million US dollars, just to hear it makes people''s heart.


    Ronan did not expect that the crew of "Van Helsing" would once again find Kate Beckinsale, which conflicted with the long-term plan of extracting the value of Kate Beckinsale he had just imagined.


    If "Van Helsing" is like the previous life, Kate Beckinsale''s value will undoubtedly plummet, and she can only live in the sequel of "Underworld", and then star in another film, it seems that the chance of failure will multiply.


    Movie fans often hate a film just because they hate one of the actors.


    Consumers have the right to choose freely.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Kate, I heard people talk about the project "Van Helsing" in detail. Van Helsing is the absolute protagonist. Your role should be a supporting actress. If the news I got is correct, it should be needed. The traditional heroine saved by the male protagonist, not the powerful type like Selena."


    Kate Beckinsale could hear the meaning hidden in Ronan''s words, frowned slightly, as if thinking.


    At this point, Ronan rarely said: "Selena is the absolute protagonist, and everything revolves around you. Kate, my personal opinion, if your energy can be concentrated on the "Underworld" series, then Establishing your action style is more beneficial to future development."


    "Thank you for your suggestion." Kate Beckinsale smiled: "I must seriously consider it when I go back."


    That said, but Kate Beckinsale obviously has her own consideration.


    At this time, she thought of her British colleague Rachel Vichy, which is also a monster movie of Universal Pictures, and also the status of a seemingly heroine but a supporting actress. The director is also Stephen Somos, and Rachel Vichy passed The "Mummy" series became popular and became the most famous English rose in Hollywood.


    Kate Beckinsale looks at where she is now, how similar is it to Rachel Vichy, who took over the "Mummy" series.


    Besides, this is the leading actress of Hollywood''s top big productions.


    Ronan could not hardly see Kate Beckinsale''s thoughts, so he could only shook his head secretly and said: "Kate, go back and think about it."


    Kate Beckinsale made goodbye in due course and left Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan sent her out of the company out of courtesy, but didn''t say anything further. After all, he was neither Kate Beckinsale''s agent nor her manager, so he didn''t have a standpoint to say more.


    In fact, Kate Beckinsale''s idea is not difficult to guess, for any actress, this is a good opportunity.


    Hollywood''s top productions, Universal Pictures production and distribution, the treatment of heroines, etc.


    Especially Stephen Sommers, as the director, undoubtedly added a solid insurance to the success of the film.


    The two Universal Monster films directed by Stephen Sommers were so successful that they even became popular all over the world, and the possibility of the same theme being missed is extremely small.


    No matter how you look at it, the chances of "Van Helsing" success are quite high.


    But movies are so unpredictable, and movies that are unanimously optimistic can also hit the streets.


    Ronan considered that Kate Beckinsale was very likely to choose the invitation of the "Van Helsing" crew, and immediately made a decision. As long as the box office of the first weekend of "Underworld" can meet expectations, the sequel will be quickly put on the agenda and will be launched in the first half of the year. Enter the formal preparations, the filming will be completed within the year, and find a suitable schedule for the first half of next year.


    "Van Helsing" belongs to the top Hollywood productions. Based on the situation in Ronan''s memory and the usual production model in Hollywood, it will take one year to prepare, and the shooting and post-production will take one year. Released in the second half of the year or 2004.


    Ronan calculated the time. The third part of "Underworld" should be released before "Van Helsing", so as to minimize the negative impact of the possible failure of "Van Helsing".


    After the trilogy, the series can be temporarily set aside for a while.


    As for Kate Beckinsale, this English rose and her agent really want to choose Van Helsing, and others can''t stop it.


    Kate Beckinsale only signed a trilogy contract with Sand Sea Entertainment ~ www.novelhall.com ~ and the signing is not a contract of sale.


    Under the current model of Hollywood, production companies have limited binding power on actors.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Ronan immediately called Shahai Entertainment to speed up the planning process for the sequel of "Underworld".


    The subsequent box office data also proved that "Underworld" can completely withdraw from the sequel movie.


    The film was released in 2,950 theaters in North America on its first day, and got 10.22 million US dollars in the box office, similar to the previous commercial success of "Resident Evil".


    The total investment in the two films produced by Shahai Entertainment is not much different, and the income seems to be on the same trend.


    After the first day of full release, various reputations of "Underworld" have also been released.


    The word-of-mouth of the film itself can only be said to be average, but "Underworld" received an average score of "B+" in the live scores of Cinema''s theater audiences.

 Chapter 368： All black from the inside out

    On Monday morning, in the post-production room of the Warner Studios office building, the post-production of "Daytime Chase" has reached the final stage. Christopher Nolan finished the work at hand, rubbed his slightly painful forehead, and walked out slowly. After leaving the editing room, I came to the rest area on the same floor and took a cup of coffee from the coffee machine.


    Just after a sip of coffee, Christopher Nolan saw Charles Rowan, the famous producer of Warner Bros.


    "Hi, Charles." He offered to say hello.


    Charles Rowan responded with a smile: "Hello, Director Nolan." He then asked, "Is your film almost finished?"


    Christopher Nolan nodded: "There is only a little finishing work left. It won''t delay the release next month."


    The two of them were fine at this meeting and chatted in the lounge area.


    The office building in the studio is a bit empty. Like the entire Hollywood area, the number of crews staying here decreases year by year.


    A fluorescent lamp above his head suddenly made a sizzling sound, and the light flickered. Charles Rowan couldn''t help sighing and said, "This studio is in disrepair."


    Christopher Nolan took a sip of coffee and said: "It seems that Warner hasn''t repaired the studio for a long time."


    Charles Rowan said: "More than half of the studio has been developed into a tourist area, and the remaining part is also limited in utilization. At present, in addition to your crew, several crews from Ronan Anderson are stationed here to shoot. ."


    Christopher Nolan said casually: "It''s Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment, I know him."


    "It''s him, a very thoughtful young man. In recent years, his company has developed well, and the performance in the second-tier companies can be seen." Charles Rowan is an executive of Warner Bros. He is kind to small companies. Natural superiority: "But it''s almost reaching the bottleneck of development."


    He seems to have a unique insight: "Many medium-sized companies in Hollywood are often developed based on one or two or more series of movies. It seems that the momentum is very good, but these series can¡¯t last long, often in six or seven years. The end, once the series is over, the company will soon be in trouble."


    Christopher Nolan thought for a while and asked: "DreamWorks or Relativity Entertainment, which one has a better future for development?"


    "The two are not comparable." What Charles Ronan said is an almost unanimous view in the circle: "Don''t look at the development of DreamWorks, but the resources that DreamWorks can mobilize are far from what Relativity Entertainment can compare. Don''t say goodbye. Yes, in terms of extremely critical content production, DreamWorks has a multi-faceted project source, and all the projects of Relativity Entertainment are basically initiated by Ronan Anderson alone."


    Christopher Nolan understood the meaning of these words: "Once Ronan Anderson is exhausted, will Relativity Entertainment be in trouble?"


    "Chris, you are the director." Charles Rowan said with a smile: "You know better than me that everyone has a creative peak and then a trough. Ronan Anderson has contributed to so many projects in just a few years, you How long do you think his peak period can last? This is the crux of the problem."


    He glanced at his watch: "I have something to do, I will talk another day."


    "Okay." Christopher Nolan shook his hand goodbye.


    Charles Rowan quickly left the rest area. Christopher Nolan finished his coffee and thought of the names of Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment. He hurried to the newspaper rack and looked for it.


    Today is Monday, and the first week of the box office of the movie "Underworld" should be out.


    Christopher Nolan appreciates the dark style of the film very much, but he must also consider market acceptance in order to coordinate his thoughts and plans.


    The box office is the most intuitive market response.


    After taking a copy of the "Hollywood Reporter" that was just published this Monday, Christopher Nolan returned to his seat, flipped quickly, and found reports about "Underworld" and the North American box office rankings.


    "Resident Evil," released in February, made a good start for Relativity Entertainment¡¯s new film this year. The film¡¯s global box office of more than 150 million U.S. dollars has greatly enhanced Relativity Entertainment¡¯s position in the industry. The second film launched by Entertainment this year continues the company¡¯s good development momentum."


    ""Underworld" began to be released on a large scale in North America last Friday. The opening scale of 2,950 theaters also guarantees that the film can meet the majority of North American audiences. The first day of the film''s box office was 10.22 million US dollars. In April, it injected a shot of heartbeat into the dull movie market."


    Seeing this, Christopher Nolan gradually relaxed, "Underworld" should be a success.


    He went on to read this report.


    "The film''s performance on Saturday improved slightly, with a box office of 10.61 million U.S. dollars. In only two days, the North American box office has already matched the production cost."


    "On Sunday, "Underworld" received another 8.29 million U.S. dollars, and its three-day box office in North America reached 29.09 million U.S. dollars, airborne the North American box office champion!"


    Christopher Nolan picked up the coffee cup and drank the coffee in it. He remembered that the last time he chatted with Ronan, he had cryptically heard that the total investment in the production and distribution of "Underworld" was only about 30 million US dollars.


    Such box office results mean another commercial success.


    In other words, this type of movie has a certain audience.


    Even if the shooting is characteristic enough, the dark wind is very likely to bring great success.


    Christopher Nolan''s thoughts became firmer and firmer, and his thoughts returned to the subject. After thinking for a while, he had no idea at all, then read the newspaper in his hand again.


    Seeing some statistics about "Underworld" later, Christopher Nolan shook his head. Although "Underworld" won the market, it lost the word of mouth.


    ""Underworld" got a B+ in the theater survey; rotten tomatoes were marked as rotten, and their freshness was only 32%; the IMDB audience scored an average of 6.6 points..."


    Christopher Nolan put down the "Hollywood Reporter". The commercial success of "Underworld" is certainly gratifying, but for a director, it needs not only commercial success, but also praise and praise. .


    Otherwise, like Michael Bay, who he likes, even if he has won all the commercial achievements, he will still be described as a bad film director by countless people.


    That''s not what Christopher Nolan wanted.


    Christopher Nolan thinks more about it. He wants business success, and he also wants to build a good reputation and reputation.


    "Hi, Chris."


    The familiar greeting sounded, Christopher Nolan quickly recovered, looked in the direction of the voice, and found that the person was Ronan.


    "Hi, Ronan." He greeted Ronan: "Sit down. Why do you have time to come over."


    Ronan pulled out his chair and sat across from Christopher Nolan, and said, "On the night of the premiere, when you left the theater, you told me that I was curious about the new film and got some inspiration. I just have time today. Come and ask. ."


    He said bluntly: "I am a producer and movie company owner, and I can''t let go of every opportunity."


    Christopher Nolan smiled and said: "It''s just a preliminary idea, not yet mature."


    Ronan asked curiously, "Can you tell me something? Is it convenient?"


    Christopher Nolan pondered for a while, thinking that the subject matter had nowhere to be found. What was entangled in his head was the style of the film. There was no need to worry about creative leakage. Moreover, the other party had already shot and released a dark style film.


    "When I was shooting "White Night Chase", I was thinking about how to shoot the next movie." Christopher Nolan said slowly: "The shooting in Alaska at that time, the extreme daytime caused me a lot of trouble and made me miss the darkness very much. At that time, I wanted to shoot a noir or dark style movie."


    Ronan nodded slightly, but didn''t interrupt, just listen to Christopher Nolan to continue.


    Christopher Nolan added: "At the premiere of "Underworld", after I watched the film, this idea became stronger. The black background of the film made me sure that the next film will be a pure darkness. Style movie."


    "It turned out to be like this." Ronan did not expect that "Underworld" actually confirmed Christopher Nolan''s idea: "Dark-style films, in fact, there will be room for market survival after they are filmed..."


    As a producer, the first thing that comes to mind is naturally the commodity attributes of movies.


    Christopher Nolan sees this situation more often. Producers are completely different from their directors. The first consideration is never the artistry or ideology of the film. After all, the producer is responsible to the investor, and the investor The reason for investing in movies is to pursue commercial profits.


    "The box office sales of "Underworld" proves this." Christopher Nolan is very confident: "As long as the subject matter is selected, a dark style movie..."


    He didn''t say anything further, and then he was boasting.


    Ronan understood what Christopher Nolan meant, and asked directly: "Chris, have you selected the subject? The dark style itself belongs to the niche type If the subject matter selection is also biased towards the niche, the market The prospects are not so good."


    "I know." Christopher Nolan appeared very cautious: "So, I have never thought about suitable themes. Many popular themes are not suitable for shooting into the dark style. If the unsuitable subjects are shot into the dark style, the film will be very good. It may fail."


    Ronan held his chest with one hand, and squeezed his chin with the other, and said, "It''s really not easy to find a theme suitable for dark style."


    Christopher Nolan nodded in agreement: "I thought about it a lot, and finally rejected it."


    "Dark style! A story that happened in the dark like "Underworld"." Ronan said to himself, his voice was not high, but Christopher Nolan could hear: "All black like Selena? Even his heart And emotions are black?"


    His voice suddenly rose: "Chris, I thought of one."


    "What?" Christopher Nolan asked.


    "Batman!"

 Chapter 369： Dig a hole for Warner

    Hearing Ronan¡¯s name, Christopher Nolan was quite surprised, because he had never considered Batman before, and who didn¡¯t know that after the fiasco of "Batman and Robin", Warner Bros. and DV comics announced their indefinite storage. A film adaptation of the Batman series.


    But after thinking about it, in addition to the comic superhero, it seems that Batman is indeed very suitable.


    A protagonist who is active in the dark night, a heroic figure with a deep hatred...


    From the most basic perspective of human nature, Bruce Wayne not only moves in the dark, but his heart should also be filled with darkness.


    At this moment, Christopher Nolan felt that Batman was really suitable.


    "Bruce Wayne is really good." Christopher Nolan frowned: "But the "Batman" series of movies..."


    Ronan said: "The previous "Batman" series of movies have completely broken this series, and even Warner Bros. and DC Comics have lost their confidence."


    Christopher Nolan said: "Who said it was not."


    Thinking of George Clooney''s outfit, he felt a chill.


    Ronan came over this time with a clear purpose and plan, and said directly: "If Warner Bros. and DC Comics feel that they can take risks again, we may not have the opportunity to restart Batman."


    "We?" Christopher Nolan quickly grasped the key in Ronan''s words: "Restart?"


    Ronan said directly: "Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ Spider-Man is about to be released. I watched the internal preview of this film through my relationship. According to my judgment, this film will not only succeed, but also create a superhero movie. Brilliance that has never been before."


    He glanced at Christopher Nolan and continued: "Once the results of Spider-Man are dazzling, Warner Bros. and DC Comics will definitely think of their own superheroes."


    Christopher Nolan smiled and said: "Bruce Wayne is indeed very suitable for the dark style, but Ronan, I never thought about making a superhero movie."


    Ronan was a little surprised, because Christopher Nolan said that shooting Batman movies has always been his dream.


    Sure enough, the film company did everything for publicity.


    "Chris, apart from Bruce Wayne, I can''t think of any better characters and themes." Ronan said directly: "Have you seen Frank Miller''s "The Dark Knight Returns" created by Frank Miller in 1986?"


    He added: "Frank Miller brought a dark world and a darker person to life in front of the readers. Bruce Wayne turned from the patron saint of Gotham to a real person.


    Christopher Nolan is a very smart man. Ronan can do so many successful films in succession, his eyes must be unique.


    "I will look at this comic seriously." He said very solemnly: "Ronan, do you want to work with me in the new Batman movie?"


    This is a clever man, Ronan did not hide it, saying: "Since you told me the night of the premiere, I thought of "The Dark Knight Returns" and wanted to restart the Batman series and create a new Batman III. This part makes Bruce Wayne a real person. It happens that you are going to shoot a dark style film. I think you will be a good choice."


    Christopher Nolan bluntly said the most difficult thing: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics cannot give us copyright, even if we buy it, we can''t buy it."


    This is a very real problem. Unless a super sky-high price is thrown out, it is absolutely impossible for Warner Bros. and DC Comics to give up their most valuable superhero.


    Ronan has planned for a long time, and has carefully considered the cooperation model between Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. on the Batman trilogy, saying: "We can make a plan that will impress Warner Bros. and DV comics, and let them Restart the Batman series, so that Shahai Entertainment obtains the relevant shooting authorization of DC Comics."


    He simply explained: "The filming is jointly funded by Shahai Entertainment and Warner Bros., Shahai Entertainment only shares the proceeds, not copyright and distribution."


    This is just a preliminary idea, what about it, we still need to negotiate with Warner Bros. and DC Comics later.


    Christopher Nolan is a very important part of this plan. Ronan would not be involved if Christopher Nolan was not in charge.


    It is impossible to get the movie rights of the superhero from Warner Bros. and DC Comics. You can only find a way to share the proceeds.


    Large Hollywood companies have never refused other production companies to participate in investment in high-risk projects, which can effectively share risks.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that the previous Christopher Nolan version of the "Batman" trilogy and "Inception" and other films were filmed by Warner Bros. in cooperation with Legendary Pictures.


    Of course, all distributors of these films are Warner Bros.


    As long as the distribution rights are held tightly, Warner Bros. is sufficient to guarantee its own profits after the film is successful.


    Ronanken collaborated with Christopher Nolan before his fortune, not only for the Batman trilogy, but also for Christopher Nolan''s other movies.


    Even if everything goes according to plan, the distribution rights for the Batman trilogy may not be obtained, but what about Christopher Nolan''s original movies? Copyright has nothing to do with Warner Bros. and DC Comics. It can be invested and produced by Shahai Entertainment and distributed by Embassy Pictures worldwide.


    Of course there are disadvantages to doing this. Once Warner Bros. believes that Christopher Nolan is extremely valuable and Christopher Nolan is willing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, the relationship behind it will be subtle...


    Indeed, whoever cooperates with is free. This is also a so-called democratic and free society, but there are too many messy things about business in this world.


    Fortunately, according to Ronan''s overall development plan, Relativity Entertainment will not be what it is now.


    He himself made a relatively rough division of strength for all Hollywood companies, the lowest being the micro companies that produced rough video tapes and mill movies, such as Shahai Entertainment in the early and mid-1990s.


    Above is the small film company and the handbag studios of the stars.


    One level higher than this are purely mid-level production companies, such as Carlock Films and Orion Films before bankruptcy, which have no publishing capabilities.


    Then there are medium-sized film companies that have relatively strong production capabilities and good distribution capabilities, such as DreamWorks, New Line, and Relativity Entertainment can all be included in this level.


    Then there are large-scale film companies, which have a heavyweight voice in the industry and a complete industrial chain, represented by the six major Hollywood companies.


    Film and television are only part of the entertainment industry. Now the six major Hollywood companies have become part of the entertainment media group. Above these large film companies, there are also entertainment media groups.


    Such as Sony Entertainment, Time Warner, Walt Disney, News Corporation and so on.


    Most of Hollywood''s traditional film companies have not developed into entertainment media groups. Since the 1980s and 1990s, they have been acquired by entertainment media groups and become important content providers.


    The entire Hollywood, one and only Walt Disney, has grown from a traditional studio and distribution label to an entertainment media group.


    But Walt Disney is now weaker, and after annexing ABC TV, it still suffers from indigestion.


    Above the entertainment media groups, there are also super-large entertainment groups, which are outstanding in the entire industry, such as Walt Disney in the previous life.


    Under the control of Robert Iger, Walt Disney not only swallowed many small and medium-sized companies one after another, but also swallowed most of the business and assets of 20th Century Fox.


    Ronan''s rough planning allows him to roughly see the position of Relativity Entertainment in micro companies, small companies, medium companies, medium companies with distribution capabilities, large companies, entertainment media groups, and super entertainment media groups. , Relativity entertainment is undoubtedly still in the middle reaches.


    As long as Relativity Entertainment can squeeze into the ranks of entertainment media groups, it will have certain strength to resist pressure from all quarters.


    Now DreamWorks is attracting firepower in the front, and Relativity Entertainment can develop trivially, but DreamWorks will always fall, and Relativity Entertainment will always face various competitions in the industry.


    The competition can''t be dodged and can only face up to the difficulties. Just like Ronan did with Christopher Nolan, he must seize the opportunity to gather resources to strengthen the company.


    Ronan and Christopher Nolan exchanged a lot of views with Batman on the dark style. This is only the first time to talk about specific projects. Christopher Nolan still has the work of "White Night Chasing" in his hands. It is impossible to let Christopher Nolan responded directly.


    "Chris, if you have time, take a look at "The Dark Knight Returns"." Ronan reminded before leaving: "Think carefully about my suggestions."


    In view of Ronan''s repeated success, Christopher Nolan said very seriously: "I will look for "The Dark Knight Returns" tonight."


    Ronan shook hands with Christopher Roland and went to the studio of the Shahai Entertainment crew.


    In fact, there are some things he will not say to anyone, because only Ronan himself understands that the more successful Christopher Nolan''s "Batman" trilogy, the more beneficial it will be for him to hold the copyright of the Avengers in his hand.


    This is also a difficult hole for Warner Bros. to fill.


    In the previous life, the actual version of Batman was a huge success, which not only allowed Warner Bros. to enjoy high dividends, but also brought endless troubles. To a certain extent, DC''s Justice League plan was greatly affected.


    The traces left by this copyright master are too heavy, and then appear in Justice League or other DC superhero movies...


    Think about the scolding that Big Ben incurred at that time.


    And the influence of the dark style makes the Justice League ecstatic.


    From Ronan''s perspective today, although DC and Marvel are competing and copying and cooperating with each other, the less smooth DC''s Justice League series, the more it is in his interests.

 Chapter 370： In business

    After a busy day at work, after Christopher Nolan got off work, he went to buy the comics of "The Dark Knight Returns", had dinner first when he returned home, said hello to his wife Emma Thomas, went into the study and started studying. I just got the comics.


    Because of Ronan''s suggestion during the day, and his own thoughts about film adaptation, Christopher Nolan looked at the comic very carefully.


    From this look, it was wee hours.


    Even though Emma Thomas reminded and urged several times, Christopher Nolan still insisted on reading the entire comic.


    "Aren''t you going to rest?" Emma Thomas asked when he came to the study again.


    Christopher Nolan shook his head slowly: "My dear, you go to bed first, I have some problems that must be considered."


    Emma Thomas knew her husband''s habits and quickly left the study.


    After drinking a glass of water, Christopher Nolan opened the comic and picked out the important part and read it.


    At this time, he fully understood why Ronan, the producer, should specifically mention "The Dark Knight Returns", which is really suitable for adaptation into a dark style movie.


    Robin is dead.


    The fifty-year-old Batman has hung his robe.


    Police Chief Gordon is about to retire.


    In the city of sin, Gotham City, violent crimes on the streets have become worse.


    The society in which Bruce Wayne lived is going to collapse, and the side of his long-repressed vigilante finally broke the shackles he had set and came out.


    The Dark Knight returned in the flames of anger.


    He is no longer at the peak state of the year, even his strong heart cannot withstand the continuous battles, but he still faces all kinds of chasing soldiers without fear-he refuses to accept the result of "veterans do not die, but withered".


    He had a new generation of Robin-a girl named Carrie Kelly, who proved that she was invaluable just like the previous generations of Robin.


    However, their private law enforcement actions caused countless controversies, and the newly appointed Gotham City Police Chief also ordered his arrest.


    Batman also confronts crazy criminals and law-abiding police.


    Christopher Nolan slowly closed his eyes. This superhero comic gave him a feeling: This is not a comic at all, but an exciting crime!


    Compressing those exaggerated superhero plots and settings back to the state of ordinary people, isn''t this a very serious crime theme?


    Christopher Nolan unconsciously entered the director mode, examining the comics with the eyes of adaptation, and even gradually thought of the background setting of the adapted movie.


    It was an extremely dark and painful city.


    Years later, crime in Gotham City became worse, and the aging Batman had to wear his shirt again and fight in isolation and helplessness.


    The loneliness of the old age, the panic of crime, the indifference between people, the confrontation of the same system, and the persistence of belief.


    Thinking of this, Christopher Nolan shook his head suddenly, wrong!


    These are not right!


    Batman in his twilight...


    If you want to shoot Batman, even if you earn a license from Warner Bros. and DC Comics, it will be a restart version, a new Batman.


    It should be based on related background settings, especially the dark and painful themes and atmosphere, and the story can be rewritten.


    A brand new story about the origin of Batman, but it is by no means the same as the previous film copyright.


    The movie should create a nightmarish dark atmosphere, highlighting the protagonist''s loneliness, sadness and heaviness.


    And this new Batman, dark, cold, and withdrawn, insists on the last line of principles in his heart.


    Christopher Nolan''s thinking is getting clearer and clearer. For a director, he is about to enter the peak of creation. As long as his sensitive thinking is touched, it will inspire countless settings and plots related to it.


    In just half a night, even before the attitude of Warner Bros. and DC Comics has been tested, Christopher Nolan has set the tone for the adaptation.


    Because he found it impossible to find characters and subjects more suitable for the dark style than Bruce Wayne.


    This is a protagonist who endures the humiliation in the dark but repressively moves forward.


    More importantly, the audience for this character and subject matter is wide enough!


    Speaking of Marvel, anyone will think of Spider-Man the first time; and when it comes to DC, people will instantly jump out of the **** and the big bat wearing underwear!


    It is no exaggeration to say that Spiderman, Batman and Superman are the most popular superheroes throughout North America and the Western world.


    Christopher Nolan has seen the most popular lists of superheroes published by many media every year. Perhaps Spiderman, Batman and Superman have different rankings on each list, but they always firmly occupy the top three of the list!


    His films were not made to be watched at home, nor for a small group of viewers.


    Christopher Nolan likes big commercial productions, even now, Michael Bay is also his favorite film director.


    Batman can guarantee a sufficient audience base.


    What should I do next? Christopher Nolan began preliminary planning. After completing all the work of "White Night Chase", he worked out a plan and setting about Batman, and then joined Ronan Anderson''s Relativity Entertainment to find Warner Bros. and DC Comics... ¡­


    Ronan Anderson is a producer and should also make relevant preparations. Maybe Warner Bros. can restart the Batman movie series.


    Once you get the green light, you can even plan a trilogy series.


    Christopher Nolan lost sleep this night.


    He rushed to the Warner Studios early the next morning and immediately called Ronan. After Ronan arrived, he temporarily put aside the little work remaining in "White Night Chase" and discussed with Ronan for a whole day.


    Ronan saw that Christopher Nolan''s thoughts had been transferred to Batman, and he was in a great mood. He promised that as long as he can get the authorization to shoot Warner Bros. and DC Comics, even if Warner Bros does not want to invest a penny, he can also be responsible for raising money. All production budgets for the project.


    "What if we can''t get the authorization?" Christopher Nolan was a little worried.


    Ronan is already prepared for this. After all, he only knows that his previous life, Christopher Nolan, and Legendary Pictures have persuaded Warner Bros. and DC Comics, but he doesn''t know what happened.


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics are not without the possibility of completely rejecting them.


    "Batman is not the only well-known hero who is active at night and has a deep hatred." Ronan looked calm: "Chris, as long as you finalize the framework and plot, we can''t find a backup option."


    Christopher Nolan understands Ronan''s meaning. Batman is the first choice to shoot dark-style movies, but he doesn''t need to hang on the tree of Batman. After all, the copyright is in the hands of others.


    He nodded and said, "Ronan, please pay more attention to the alternate options."


    "No problem." Ronan responded happily, then looked straight and said: "Chris, we have reached a preliminary agreement on cooperation. I have a proposal. Even if we are facing Warner Bros. A behemoth needs to be united to succeed."


    Christopher Nolan nodded slightly and said: "It is really difficult to convince Warner Bros."


    Ronan calmly said: "We need to establish a more stable cooperative relationship to ensure consistency with the outside world."


    Some things must be in business. Now Christopher Nolan has a very happy conversation with him. Christopher Nolan in his previous life has no reputation for being unbelievable, but no one can guarantee the details.


    A written agreement can avoid many unnecessary risks.


    What if Warner Bros. saw this project and wanted to cooperate with Christopher Nolan, who, under the temptation of a big company, switched to Warner Bros.?


    This may not be unavailable, and the odds are still quite high in places like Hollywood.


    Ronan is not so stupid to bet on Christopher Nolan''s character.


    Christopher Nolan is a smart man who understands Ronan''s meaning, and said: "No problem, you can let me talk to my agent, and I will say hello to him in advance."


    Ronan said, "Okay. I will let the people from Shahai Entertainment talk about it."


    The most ideal situation is to sign a directorial contract with the undeveloped Christopher Nolan for several films.


    A typical commercial blockbuster director like Christopher Nolan is undoubtedly a good director in Ronan''s eyes.


    After agreeing on some matters concerning the creation of a dark-style movie, Ronan left the office building and went to the studio area of ??the studio, where he visited several crews.


    The pilot episode of "Grey''s Anatomy" will soon be filmed, and it will be available on ABC TV in the first half of the year.


    "Hurricane Rescue" is divided into two parts. Director Jeffrey Abrams leads a team of people to go to Paris for location, and the assistant director leads a team to stay in the studio to shoot some simple indoor background scenes.


    The filming of "Summer in Jeans" also started. Ronan also chatted with Anne Hathaway for a while, and Anne Hathaway specifically agreed with Ronan that when the filming of the movie was completed, the two recounted the past.


    The crew of "The Bourne" , which had been filming in Europe before, also returned to Los Angeles. Paul Greengrass'' filming work has entered the final stage.


    In addition, a number of sequel movies are also under the operation of the production department of Shahai Entertainment, and preparations have begun.


    "Human Removal Project 3" and "Fatal Corner 2" will be filmed in the second half of the year, and "Resident Evil 2: Revelation" will also enter the preparatory stage this year in order to catch up with the 2003 release schedule.


    At the same time, there is good news from Uvi Bauer. Following the signing of Jason Statham, other major actors will be in place one after another, and "Dungeon Siege" will also be launched this year.


    The "Rivals of the People" in preparation is in contact with Charlize Theron, and South Africa Diamonds are still hesitating.


    Every year, Shahai Entertainment''s production projects have been steadily improved, and have fully reached the level of medium-sized production companies.


    Ronan asked about the work of these crews, and after dealing with some of the thorny issues, there was good news from Scott. After some lobbying, a minority shareholder of Apple was going to transfer the shares in his hands.

 Chapter 371： Joe Gang

    In Cupertino, California, in the southern area of ??the San Francisco Bay, a large number of high-tech companies have gathered, including the famous Apple Computer.


    Apple Computer Company has had poor performance since the mid-1990s. A few years after returning to Steve Jobs, it can be regarded as halting the downward trend. However, it has suffered from stock market crisis and social and economic turbulence, and its development has not been very ideal, even if Since October last year, the Washington authorities have strongly intervened in the market economy, and Apple has also launched a new generation of music players, but the stock has only slowly recovered.


    Seeing that investment is not profitable, some investors can only choose to exit under the pressure of time cost and interest cost.


    Pietro Wolfe is such a person. Investing in Apple has not seen any gains. On the contrary, under the stimulation of various favorable policies by the authorities, the real estate market that he had done before is about to become hot. He has no patience to wait. Time waits for no one. The stock price that Apple rises every day is not enough for interest.


    Abandoning Apple and switching to the real estate market is his decision.


    But when you transfer shares in your hands, buyers are not so easy to find, and the investment market is not particularly confident in Apple.


    Fortunately, he heard a piece of news that a Los Angeles foundation intended to buy Apple stock. Under the middleman matchmaking, he quickly negotiated the transaction with the head of the foundation, Scott Swift.


    Today, the two parties signed a formal contract in the conference room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco.


    "Mr. Anderson." Pietro Wolf shook hands with the opposite young billionaire from Hollywood: "Our transaction is complete."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This is a pleasant cooperation."


    Pietro Wolf had long wanted to get rid of Apple and put himself in the arms of the real estate industry, echoing: "It is true."


    If you don''t invest in the film industry, but you want to take a trip to Apple, this young man really can''t think of it.


    Attorney Dinah Ampton walked over at this moment and whispered in Ronan''s ear, "No problem."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The follow-up matters are left to you."


    The signing of the agreement is only part of it, and there is still a lot of work to be done, and Apple has to say hello and re-file.


    "Relax." Dinah Ampton said in a low voice, "I need three days."


    Ronan shook hands with Pietro Wolfe again and said, "Mr. Wolfe, when all the procedures are completed, I will pay the remaining money in one go."


    This transaction has Bank of America as an account guarantee. Pietro Wolfe is not worried that Ronan will default on the transaction payment. He smiled and said: "Mr. Anderson is young and promising. I hope we still have the opportunity to cooperate."


    Ronan said very politely: "There will be."


    Pietro Wolf didn''t wait much, and he soon left. Ronan gave Scott Swift a few more words and asked him to coordinate with Dinah''s lawyer to deal with the following matters.


    In this transaction, Ronan, in addition to his personal funds, also legally transferred 30 million US dollars from Relativity Entertainment as a dividend, and easily raised enough funds.


    In accordance with the need to avoid risks, Ronan¡¯s personal foundation holds shares of other companies that will not directly overlap with Relativity Entertainment.


    To put it bluntly, this is Ronan''s backstop and retreat.


    Even if there are serious accidents in the development of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan can guarantee that he will not die.


    After several rounds of investment and acquisitions, plus this share transaction, Ronan already holds 1.3% of Apple''s shares.


    The rest will be handed over to time.


    There is also Amazon. The foundation''s current acquisition of Amazon shares is close to 1.5%, and Ronan is also investing in it.


    This is almost in step with the development of relativity entertainment.


    After signing this agreement, Ronan took advantage of coming to San Francisco and stopped by Netflix to take a look.


    After receiving the capital and stock expansion of Relativity Entertainment and the support of the entire platform, Netflix has developed rapidly in the past few months. In order to adapt to the development, the entire small building of a previous bank branch was rented. Staff expansion is one aspect. DVDs that require more space to accommodate up to 20,000 movies are another aspect.


    With an average of up to 30 DVD discs per film, a huge warehouse space is needed to accommodate these 60 DVDs alone.


    And the capacity of the DVD library is constantly expanding.


    Ultra-low-cost DVD discs from across the Pacific Ocean are constantly being shipped to San Francisco.


    Correspondingly, in addition to continuing to expand online leasing business, Netflix is ??also expanding the scale of online sales.


    Disc sales are similar to the same business that Amazon does, but Netflix has more rental business as a support. If customers want to keep the leased DVD discs, they only need to pay an extra $6.


    Thanks to the low cost of discs, the increase in the number of customers and the continuous exploration and improvement of warehousing and freight mode processes, Netflix''s costs have dropped rapidly.


    The average unit shipment cost has been reduced to $2.2, and weekly shipments have increased from less than 20,000 pieces to more than 200,000 pieces.


    This directly brings a benefit. Through analysis of Netflix¡¯s freight data, FedEx has concluded that Netflix¡¯s business volume will increase significantly every month. It has specifically opened a freight channel for Netflix, which previously troubled Netflix The problem of sorting goods is also solved.


    FedEx and Netflix have reached a long-term cooperation agreement. When Netflix''s weekly shipment volume reaches 300,000 pieces, the cost will inevitably be reduced to less than US$2.


    The various propaganda methods promoted by Relativity Entertainment for Netflix have allowed Netflix to appear in front of more audiences. The most direct effect is the surge in the number of registered users. Although not every registered user can evolve into a paying user, Netflix¡¯s rental The sales model can undoubtedly cater to the needs of a group of people.


    Moreover, the bloated Blockbuster and conservative Hollywood video have left customers with a poor impression.


    Netflix even shouted the slogan in the advertisement: "Everyone doesn''t like leasing late fees. Netflix never charges leasing late fees."


    Ronan also obtained another very powerful data for Netflix: the number of households with DVD players in the United States soared to 25 million in April 2002!


    At the same time, the selling price of DVD players fell below $200.


    The price is much lower than that of video tape players, so that DVD players are becoming popular at an incredible speed.


    Nowadays, when optical drives are not standard on computers, Netflix cannot expect users to use computers to watch movies. DVD players are the foundation of Netflix¡¯s business growth.


    Felipe McNealy, a senior analyst from Gonard Consulting, focused on Netflix in the latest industry analysis report, believing that Netflix is ??a rapidly developing niche company.


    Netflix is ??being recognized by the outside world.


    In view of the good development situation, Netflix also quietly adjusted its 2002 goal, changing the already completed development of 1 million registered users to 1 million paying users.


    Including Ronan and Mark Randolph, everyone is confident that Netflix will accomplish this goal.


    The Internet is far from the extreme it can bear and show.


    No one knows better than Ronan how crazy the Internet will develop in the future.


    Netflix is ??only the first step to enter the Internet, and it is also the basis for subsequent plans.


    Ronan also needs Netflix to turn losses into profits and get rid of the disadvantage of relying on blood transfusions from the head office.


    Mark Randolph made a certain future outlook based on the current various data. He believes that as long as Relativity Entertainment can develop at the current speed, it will provide Netflix with a certain group platform support. Calculated by the development of the Internet industry and the DVD industry, By 2005, Netflix could achieve an annual profit of 50 million US dollars.


    This is of course only a prospect. In the development process of a company, it is impossible to always develop according to the plan, and it may encounter unexpected situations of this kind.


    However, the promotion of Relativity Entertainment''s movie platform has benefited Netflix a lot.


    Other aspects of promotion are the same as general advertising. It is good if the efficiency can be more than ten percent. However, Relativity Entertainment is based on the promotion of movies, and the recipients are fans from all over North America. These people are online movies. Under the largest consumer group, the effective promotion rate is extremely high.


    The DVD of "Resident Evil" is already on the market, and the Netflix advertisement embedded in the DVD package has attracted many fans to become registered users of Netflix.


    Although most people don''t pay to rent a movie, if you take the first step, you may take the second step.


    Movies suitable for placement of advertisements such as "Reaper Is Coming 2" and "The Bourne Shadow" released in the summer file will directly show Netflix placement ads.


    As for the Internet navy¡¯s dissemination of various news about Netflix on major film and television forums, it has never stopped since January.


    In addition, Netflix continues to optimize the website and shipping process so that customers can enjoy the highest quality treatment.


    In the words of Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph, they had the idea of ??creating Netflix because they could not stand the poor service of Blockbuster, and they must not make the same mistake of Blockbuster again~www.novelhall .com~ By the way, Blockbuster is also a stepmother in Viacom, and Summer Redstone acquired Blockbuster in the past because of its stable cash flow.


    Viacom doesn''t care much about Blockbuster''s business and transformation.


    After staying at Netflix for a few days, the lawyer Dinah Ampton informed Ronan that he had completed various procedures, but Ronan had to go to Apple in person to complete some of the internal equity changes procedures of Apple.


    Ronan chose a Monday and came to Cupertino in the South of the San Francisco Bay Area. At this time, Apple''s spacecraft headquarters and the Jobs Theater were all invisible.


    At Apple''s old office building, Ronan went through all the formalities, and when he was about to leave, someone suddenly came to him.


    "Excuse me, are you Mr. Anderson?" A woman in her thirties came over: "Mr. Jobs wants to talk to you."


    Ronan was a little surprised. He planned to wait for Disney''s complete civil strife before starting to attack Joe''s Gang. He didn''t expect that Joe''s Gang would take the initiative to find him.

 Chapter 372： serve as hatchet man

    With a black pullover, dark jeans, ordinary sneakers, and a pair of disc glasses, Steve Jobs looks no different from the geeks and programmers in Silicon Valley.


    But Ronan knows very well that Steve Jobs is definitely a hero, and it will not do any harm to talk to such a person, be twelve-point spirit, and be more vigilant.


    "Mr. Anderson, I have heard many people talk about you." Steve Jobs said with a very faint smile: "I didn''t expect you to become a member of Apple investors."


    Ronan replied politely: "Just find a place for the idle funds on hand."


    Although there will be no expression on his face, Ronan is very wary. For people like Steve Jobs, it is definitely not a small talk to find him, there must be a certain purpose.


    In his previous life, Ronan might be excited to see the Qiao gang leader, but the years of training in Los Angeles have made him calm enough.


    In his eyes, Steve Jobs is the helm of the enterprise, an excellent operation master, and has long been out of the category of idols.


    Is this meeting just because he became a shareholder of Apple?


    Ronan believes it''s not that simple.


    Steve Jobs still maintained a faint smile and said: "Welcome you to be a member of Apple''s shareholders."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "You are welcome."


    "At Apple''s shareholders meeting this year, I hope to see Mr. Anderson." Steve Jobs reminded: "If you don''t come to attend, you have to appoint a good representative."


    Ronan said, "I will."


    Steve Jobs added: "You are already a relatively large individual shareholder in Apple, and hope to support Apple''s development."


    Ronan smiled and said: "If Apple raises shares, Mr. Jobs can notify me as soon as possible."


    "Mr. Anderson is very optimistic about Apple''s future?" Steve Jobs asked.


    Ronan seemed to be very serious and said: "I think it is Mr. Jobs."


    Steve Jobs has been up and down in the business sea for many years, and would not take this kind of words that sound true or false, and casually said: "If Apple wants to expand its shares, I will notify you."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Thank you."


    Of course, the more Apple shares in recent years, the more the better. Although Steve Jobs has almost no shares in Apple, no one can deny his important role in Apple''s re-emergence.


    As early as the 1980s when he was swept out by Apple, Steve Jobs cashed out all his shares in Apple in a rage. Later he returned to Apple and got another share, but until his death, his equity was only 100%. A few tenths of it.


    To be precise, Steve Jobs did not really become a billionaire until Pixar Studios went public in 1995.


    Today, most of Steve Jobs''s net worth is also brought by Pixar Studios.


    Of course, Steve Jobs is very concerned about the business of Pixar Studios.


    "Mr. Anderson, I heard that you have a film distribution company in Hollywood?" Steve Jobs''s topic quickly turned to the animation film-related business: "Do you have global distribution capabilities?"


    Ronan will certainly not deny this kind of things that everyone in Hollywood circles knows: "The Embassy Pictures can distribute films in more than 100 countries and regions."


    Although many small markets cannot directly distribute films, they have established business relationships with local distribution companies and can sell distribution rights.


    Steve Jobs obviously had another purpose: "The overseas release of "Shrek" by DreamWorks Animation Studios was done by Embassy Pictures?"


    "Yes." Ronan was confident: "This animated feature film has achieved great success in North America and overseas."


    Steve Jobs pushed down the round glasses and said: "So, your Embassy Pictures has the ability to issue animated feature films."


    Ronan smiled: "Undoubtedly."


    Steve Jobs stopped abruptly and did not speak any more, but seeing Ronan calmly and calmly, as if he didn''t understand him, he couldn''t help frowning slightly.


    Isn''t Pixar Studios attractive to publishing companies at all?


    As the owner of Pixar Studios, even if the company goes public, he still holds more than 50% of the decision-maker. Steve Jobs has a considerable degree of understanding of Hollywood, so he learned that the owner of a Hollywood distribution company became Apple¡¯s After investors, some ideas inevitably arise.


    Good ideas for his Pixar studio.


    But to a bit of surprise, the other party seemed not very interested in Pixar Studios.


    Ronan is actually very simple. His interest in the Pixar studio is not so big, but to be too eager in front of old foxes like Steve Jobs will not bring any benefits.


    Steve Jobs didn''t want to spend too much time, and simply asked directly: "Pixar Studios wants to cooperate with a new publishing company. I wonder if Mr. Anderson is interested?"


    "Embassy Pictures releases Pixar Studio''s animated feature film?" Ronan asked tentatively: "Pixar Studio is not going to cooperate with Walt Disney?"


    He smiled: "If I remember correctly, your contract with Disney has not expired."


    Steve Jobs said: "I can activate the termination clause."


    Ronan didn''t go in circles, Steve Jobs was great, but he was not a fool either.


    "Mr. Jobs, as far as I know, there is something wrong with the cooperation between Pixar Studios and Disney." Ronan said unhurriedly: "You and Disney have huge differences in the profit sharing of animated feature films. Michael Eisner negotiates a new issuance contract."


    Steve Jobs looked at Ronan a bit unexpectedly, because these were very private contacts, and few people knew about it except at the top of Disney.


    Ronan added: "Mr. Jobs, if Pixar Studios really wants to cooperate with Embassy Pictures, I''m always welcome."


    Having said that, where Steve Jobs would not understand, Ronan saw through his mind.


    Walt Disney¡¯s advantage in animation distribution and operation is too great. Pixar¡¯s first ideal cooperation target is still Disney. Even though there are more and more disputes between him and Michael Eisner, personal conflicts are becoming more and more acute. There is no plan for Pixar Studios to discontinue cooperation with Disney.


    Talking about distribution with other companies is more to put pressure on Disney to strive for more favorable conditions for Pixar Studios.


    "We can talk about it first." Steve Jobs''s face has long been trained in the ups and downs of the business world for many years. Even if Ronan sees through his intentions, he still says like a okay person: "Pixar Studios is not a must for Disney. "


    Ronan had no interest in talking anymore, and said, "In that case, I am very much looking forward to discussing cooperation with Pixar Studios in Los Angeles."


    He stood up and shook hands with Steve Jobs: "I look forward to working with Mr. Jobs very much."


    Of course, Steve Jobs could hear the politeness of this remark. He smiled politely and said, "I also look forward to working with you."


    Ronan did not stay at Apple anymore and left soon.


    Frankly speaking, he is very interested in Pixar Studios, but knows that Pixar Studios at this stage is not something that Relativity Entertainment can eat.


    The Pixar studio has a market value of billions of dollars, and Ronan has to face people like Steve Jobs, who doesn''t have the ability to swallow an elephant for the time being.


    As for the so-called cooperation, it was only used as a gun by Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios.


    Ronan couldn''t be fooled just because the other party was Steve Jobs, the **** in the eyes of thousands of fruit fans.


    This is not in line with the interests of relativity entertainment, nor is it suitable for the development needs of relativity entertainment at this stage.


    Walt Disney is about to be in chaos. At this time, foreign enemies suddenly appear. Do you want Disney''s two major factions to temporarily suspend the upcoming war and unanimously switch their guns to the outside world?


    Ronan will not blindly overestimate the strength of his company.


    When Disney is completely messed up, and when the contradiction between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner is irreconcilable, Relativity Entertainment has a chance.


    Relativity entertainment also needs time to continue to develop and grow.


    Pixar Studio can only watch at this stage, staying in future plans.


    Ronan didn''t think much about it, and stayed at Netflix for a few days to continue to understand Netflix''s situation, then left San Francisco and took a flight back to Los Angeles.


    As the time approaches May 2002, the new summer season for the North American film market is about to kick off.


    The two films released by Embassy Pictures this year are still generating substantial gains in the market. The "Resident Evil" DVD has been on the market for ten days, and sales of various channels have exceeded 15 million US dollars, although it is far behind last year''s "The Bourne Popular movies such as Heavy" and "Lord of the Rings", but in the medium and low investment movies, they are also quite good.


    From its launch in February to the end of April, the film has a global box office total of 159.6 million U.S. dollars. Including peripheral channels, it has brought more than 70 million U.S. dollars in revenue to Relativity Entertainment from all over the world. UU reading www. uukanshu.com


    The screening of another "Underworld" is still going on. Currently, it has spent the third weekend in North America, and the North American box office has accumulated 42.9 million US dollars.


    The overseas box office is only 15.72 million U.S. dollars for the time being because it was the first week of release.


    The old movies released in the past are also continuously generating various income for Relativity Entertainment. For example, the film "The Bourne" has been ranked first in the North American disc rental chart for dozens of consecutive weeks since its DVD release.


    In just a few months of rental income, Relativity Entertainment has received nearly 23 million US dollars.


    If there is no major accident, "The Bourne" will definitely be the champion of the North American film and television rental rankings in 2002!


    Moreover, based on various data analysis, the offline income of this film will far exceed the online screening.


    As soon as May entered, Ronan received admission tickets for the premiere of "Spider-Man" organized by Sony Columbia Pictures through the invitation of Chris.

 Chapter 373： The old driver of the truck

    After several trial screenings, the response was excellent, and the trailer won praise, which made Sony Columbia Pictures confident in "Spider-Man". The North American premiere was placed in the famous Lincoln Center of the Arts in New York, attracting countless well-known figures in the circle. A premiere invitation was issued.


    As if the movie had not been released yet, it had already succeeded.


    Many people also come spontaneously. Since the birth of Spider-Man, it has attracted too many fans.


    This is the real first superhero under the banner of Marvel Comics. Like Batman and Superman, it is also an enduring legendary comic hero. There are too many people who have become Spider-Man fans.


    Ronan is of course not. The main reason for coming to the premiere this time is Marvel.


    Another reason is that the famous James Cameron is an avid Spider-Man fan and will inevitably come to the premiere.


    At present, apart from Marvel itself, the one with the most copyrights of Marvel comics superheroes is the 20th Century Fox, and the second is Ronan''s Sand Sea Entertainment.


    To be precise, the former owns more characters, after all, it almost emptied the character copyright of "X-Men".


    The premiere was full of little spiders, and there were countless people wearing Peter Parker''s red and blue uniforms.


    Ronan took a general look and entered the VIP reception room of the theater. Even in the theater, the fans'' enthusiastic shouts could still be heard.


    It can only be said that Spider-Man is too influential, and is currently not comparable to a second-tier hero like Iron Man.


    In order to promote this film, Sony Columbia Pictures not only invested a lot of money, but also thought of many special methods.


    For example, the costumes specially designed and produced by Sony Entertainment Studios for Spider-Man were stolen. It was the hot entertainment news in 2001. Although Columbia Pictures had enough supplies to avoid any delay in filming, they still released every A high reward of $50,000 for a costume has won numerous eyeballs.


    Even the big Hollywood companies are quite capable for publicity.


    In this age, it is really difficult to make eye-catching news if you don''t want to use special propaganda methods.


    Throwing something to offer a reward seems to be a good way, and even Ronan feels that he has learned a hand.


    In the VIP room, Ronan once again saw Peter Parker¡¯s bitter and bitter face on the poster. Toby McGuire was born with a sorrowful look. Think about the Spider-Man who escaped later. Speaking of things like movies, it is really deeply affected by the social environment.


    In this day and age, a chattering and jumping version of the little spider came out. I wonder if it will rush to the street?


    It seems very possible.


    Ronan looked at the characters on the poster one by one, and the main actors were basically what they remembered.


    The role of the Little Green Devil is the ecstatic Hulanlan who was made by Mi Rabbits in my memory; Mary Jane or Kirsten Dunst, this one¡¯s cheekbones are a bit scary, but with the support Bi-Maguire''s shocking kiss left an extremely profound impact on people.


    Aunt Mei is old-fashioned, not that **** and beautiful version.


    And Uncle Marvel¡¯s first mouth...


    The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. This meets the needs of today''s society. Today, the United States also needs responsible heroes.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    There was a voice of greeting, Ronan turned his head to look, and saw Avi Allard, the current head of Marvel Comics, had walked over.


    "Hi, Avi." Ronan greeted equally politely.


    Avi-Allard came to Ronan and said: "After "X-Men", "Spider-Man" is finally going to be released."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I like Spider-Man very much. Unfortunately, the copyright has long been in the hands of Sony Columbia."


    "It''s still Marvel''s not doing well enough so that our children can only wander outside." Avi-Allard sighed helplessly, and then asked: "When will the copyrights that Shahai Entertainment has acquired, when will they adapt the movie? "


    There is no need to lie about this kind of thing, Ronan said directly: "I plan to start planning in two to three years." Seeing that Avi-Allard seemed to have an opinion, he said first: "I want to realize the setting in the comics. With the effect, the film must be high investment. At present, my funds are a little tight. I can''t invest tens of millions of dollars to make a bad film, right?"


    Avi-Allard swallowed again when he came to his lips.


    Ronan added: "If these superheroes are made into bad movies, I am also sorry for Marvel''s trust."


    Avi-Allard is really speechless, can you say that you can take pictures with confidence, don''t we care? He could be regarded as discovering why the Robert Lee he had been in contact with was so difficult, because the boss he was talking to was a difficult man.


    "I hope you can inform Marvel after you have made the filming plan." Avi-Allard was a little helpless, and the children who sold it could not reach out: "Marvel will try its best to assist you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "We have made a plan and will send you an official notice." He glanced at Avi-Allard: "We will have a long time to cooperate in the future."


    Avi-Allard thought Ronan was talking about the film adaptation of dozens of superheroes, and he had no objection.


    Ronan made another courtesy with Avi Allard, and went to other places.


    In the past two years, his attention to the entire Marvel comics has not diminished at all. The life of Marvel comics is still difficult, and the comics industry has not been very prosperous. Although Marvel is relying on the comics business to expand to the surroundings, it is only trying to maintain it. .


    If it weren''t for "X-Men" after the release of the comics, the sales of related comics increased sharply, Marvel''s situation may be worse.


    Ronan saw Chris and chatted with him a few words.


    "The success of this "Spider-Man" is not a problem." Ronan asked directly: "Columbia Pictures plans to make a few."


    Chris is very straightforward: "As long as we can succeed, of course we will keep shooting."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I also have some Marvel superhero movie rights in my hand. If there is a chance in the future, we can cooperate."


    Chris smiled: "I don''t care if I say this."


    He thought Ronan wanted to come over to catch the heat of "Spider-Man", and use "Spider-Man" to bring those second-line superheroes that Hot Sands Entertainment got in hand.


    From a personal standpoint, Chris did not reject cooperation with Ronan, but the company couldn''t pass the hurdle.


    Now that "Spider-Man" has a bright future, Sony Columbia Pictures will not easily let others share the dividend.


    Ronan stopped talking and didn''t continue discussing this topic. After seeing Leonardo DiCaprio and James Cameron who were chatting together, he took the initiative to look for it.


    "Hi, Leo." Ronan took the initiative to greet Leonardo: "I didn''t expect to see you here."


    Leonardo nodded to Ronan and said, "Toby and I have been friends for many years. Of course, he will attend the premiere."


    Ronan knows that Leonardo and Toby Maguire are good friends. Toby Maguire can enter the audition range of Sony Columbia because of Leonardo''s introduction.


    It is no exaggeration to say that without Leonardo''s matchmaking, Toby Maguire could not have the role of Peter Parker.


    The importance of personal connections in this circle is evident.


    Ronan immediately looked next to Leonardo and said with a smile: "Hello, Director Cameron, I am Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment."


    James Cameron shook hands with Ronan and said, "Mr. Anderson, it''s nice to meet you."


    This is the first time Ronan has seen James Cameron himself. James Cameron then introduced him to a woman next to him, that is Susan Amis, James Cameron¡¯s fifth wife .


    With the same style as the previous ones, she belongs to the typical big skeleton woman.


    Of course, compared to Catherine Bigelow, Susan Amis has a somewhat weaker feeling.


    Catherine Bigelow is stronger and stronger than most men.


    It can only be said that James Cameron is indeed a truck driver, driving all truck types.


    "Director Cameron, there has been no news of your new movie since "Titanic". I don''t mean documentaries." Ronan asked specifically: "Since "Terminator", I have been your fan, I don¡¯t know. When can I see your new film."


    This is a rare truth for Ronan. In his previous life, his knowledge of Hollywood movies began when he saw the videotape of "Terminator 2" when he was in his early ten.


    Because of the piracy, the videotape only had the top half, not the second half. It was not until a few years later that I saved all the money to buy the second half.


    "I''m experimenting with some new technologies." James Cameron replied politely: "I will not start a new film project until the new technology meets my needs."


    Even though he knew what the new technology James Cameron was talking about, Ronan asked: "Can you know what new technology it is?"


    James Cameron said directly: "Improve film 3D technology."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I hope you can finish it soon."


    "Thank you James Cameron said with a smile.


    Ronan did not continue to ask about the new movie. Today is the first time I know James Cameron. It is too simple to say too much.


    There is time and opportunity to contact James Cameron again.


    The topic was naturally turned to this "Spider-Man" movie by Ronan. James Cameron is one of the famous Spider-Man diehard fans. He almost adapted the "Spider-Man" movie in the 1990s, and this In "Spider-Man", many places have borrowed from James Cameron''s original script settings, such as the spider silk launcher being launched directly from the human wrist and so on.


    Even the heavy and dark themes of the film actually come from the setting of James Cameron.


    It can be said that the screenplay of James Cameron in the 1990s has a profound influence on this "Spider-Man" trilogy.


    After chatting about Spider-Man for a while, the people in the VIP room walked towards the movie hall one after another. Before leaving, Ronan exchanged personal contact information with James Cameron so that he could contact James Cameron later. .

 Chapter 374： Follow suit

    This "Spider-Man" is a milestone for Hollywood superhero movies, and it is Peter Parker''s success on the big screen that opened up the market for superhero movies around the world.


    For example, Ronan once, before the release of "X-Men" in 2000, most people''s concept of superhero rested on Superman and Batman. At that time, people around hadn''t even heard of DC and Marvel.


    With Wolverine, Magneto, and Professor X gradually came into view.


    Even so, the impression of "X-Men" is just a movie of a group of superpowers. Although Uncle Wolf is extremely popular, it is not a superhero movie that saves mankind.


    Until 2002, "Spider-Man" was released.


    The birth of this work made the concept of superhero popular all over the world, and countless people all over the world went crazy about it, which greatly promoted the development of superhero comics.


    The film''s adaptation of comics is very large, and even the Spider-Man in the movie, and the Spider-Man in the mainstream comics, have turned upside down.


    Of course, Toby Maguire, who is deeply bitter and bitter, will not be a spooky spider. In this "Spider-Man", one of Marvel''s two big-mouthed Spider-Man has no performance at all.


    In fact, such a movie is not easy. It has to face the scrutiny of **** fanatics, it has to please viewers who are unfamiliar with the original, and it has to make up for the absence of movies since Spider-Man was born for decades.


    If you change to the 1980s or early 1990s, the era of special effects movies, anyone who tries to shoot Spider-Man is obviously regarded as unwise, because it is too difficult to perform.


    So from any angle, this movie series is a pioneer, "Spider-Man" can also be regarded as the first person to eat crabs.


    And the film adaptation was quite successful.


    Those thrilling, rapid dive and flying shots in the city have been very successful, coupled with the comic-style exaggerated shooting and narrative techniques, it is refreshing.


    The film was a huge success.


    Ronan is very concerned about Spider-Man''s every move because he holds the copyright of Marvel''s superhero movies.


    As soon as Pu was released, the film set several records in succession, such as the unprecedented opening scale of 3,615 theaters in North America, such as the highest Friday and Saturday box office in North America, and the highest first weekend box office.


    With $114.84 million in the first three days of the week, "Spider-Man" became the first film in North America with a box office of over 100 million in its first week.


    Since then, the standard for the box office success of the top Hollywood productions in the first weekend has also been raised to 100 million US dollars.


    The great success of "Spider-Man" has made countless people including Ronan envy. This is more than a gold mine!


    Only the Marvel comics were overjoyed, sad, and crying alone.


    His own son succeeded and received countless benefits. As a result, most of the profits fell into the godfather''s pocket, and Marvel, his own father, had limited profits.


    Instead, many comics fans went to the Marvel Comics headquarters to protest, believing that the film adaptation ruined the original comics.


    This kind of thing can never be avoided in film adaptation.


    But for the film to succeed, the adaptation is necessary.


    Perhaps the production team and Sony Columbia are also aware of the impact that the current social situation may have on the film.


    Therefore, this "Spider-Man" continues to show people a simple, unlucky, and even bubbling hero. People can''t help but ask-the silly, high-spirited, talented and brilliant Peter Parker went? The cute little spider disappeared, replaced by a silly boy named Toby Maguire who got super powers by luck.


    After Toby Maguire took off Spider-Man''s clothes, he was just a stunned man who most people didn''t want to look at. He looked plain, slightly dull, and often made mistakes, which made people think he was useless except for super powers. .


    But the Peter Parker in the movie is kind and cute, honest and simple, full of love, and loyal to love. Just like every ordinary person in life, he looks shameless, but in fact he has flowers in his heart.


    It can only be said that the protagonists needed by the audience are different in each era.


    Shooting according to the original routine, Peter Parker is very handsome, high school students can do atomic science, have a lot of love affairs, love to play tricks, no worries about food and clothing...


    It is estimated that many people accept incompetence.


    This "Spider-Man" also set a deep enough spiritual core for the superhero theme in the following years-the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.


    If Nolan¡¯s Batman takes this philosophy to the extreme, then "Spiderman" is the pioneer of this connotation.


    In just ten days, the North American box office of "Spider-Man" reached $225 million, breaking almost all breakable North American box office records.


    "What a pity."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Lee shook his head: "We got so many Marvel superheroes, but there is no Spiderman among them."


    Robert Iger looked at Ronan: "We shot too late."


    Ronan was rather helpless, saying: "When I entered the film industry, the copyright of Spider-Man was already in the hands of Sony Columbia Pictures. I asked Columbia where Spider-Man was their not for sale."


    Robert Iger said: "I thought "Spider-Man" would be successful, but I didn''t expect it to be so successful. Superhero movies may no longer be a small category in the future."


    "Nowadays special effects technology is developing rapidly, especially computer special effects." Ronan is very calm: "These have improved the most basic technical support for the realization of superhero cinematics. "X-Men" and "Spiderman" have succeeded successively, which proves An era of superhero movies has begun."


    Robert Lee¡¯s news has always been well-informed. At this time, he said: "It is said that many companies are promoting superhero film plans. Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Dare to Fight" began shooting in March, and "Fantastic Four" was also mentioned by them. It¡¯s daily life. Universal Pictures¡¯ "Hulk" is said to have moved into post-production and will be released next year."


    He went on to talk about Marvel next door: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics are preparing for "Catwoman." If not surprisingly, the new Oscar actress Halle Berry will star in Selena Kyle. The new movie "Superman" , Warner Bros. has been making preliminary preparations two years ago, and it is estimated that preparations will be made soon..."


    Robert Iger answered: "Superhero movies are going to be swarming."


    Robert Lee also said: "Most of these films will be invested in hundreds of millions of dollars, and they are all top commercial productions." He looked serious: "With the success of "Spider-Man", many companies and many people want to learn from superheroes. Share a piece of the pie."


    Ronan smiled and said, "A lot of people are contacting me recently, wanting to buy the superhero copyright in our hands."


    "You are very farsighted." Robert Iger felt that he couldn''t do without admiration: "At such a low price, I bought so many superhero copyrights."


    He laughed: "Even if we resell the copyright, it will be a lot of money."


    Ronan shook his head: "We will not sell the copyrights, and we must try our best to gather the copyrights of Marvel superheroes in the hands of major Hollywood companies.


    Robert Lee said: "I have been staring at the companies where these superhero copyrights are located. If it is possible to buy in, I will do it as soon as possible."


    Ronan reminded: "The first priority is the "Hulk" in the hands of Universal Pictures."


    Although I haven''t been in contact with Ang Lee for a long time, with Ang Lee''s style of director, "The Hulk" will inevitably be made into an author movie.


    It can be said that Ang Lee¡¯s ability to invest $10 to 20 million in a movie can be made according to his own style and ideas. He has a certain appeal and the pressure to pay back is not great, but once the film investment is high If Lee Ang makes another author''s film, the risk will be doubled up.


    In fact, this is suitable for most film directors whose personal style is obviously biased towards literature and art.


    "If "The Hulk" is successful..." Robert Iger reminded: "We have no possibility of taking the copyright of "The Hulk"."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, so we have to pray that this superhero masterpiece will fail."


    If the film fails, not only is there hope to discuss the copyright of the Hulk with Universal Pictures, but also to beckon and let Ang Lee run back obediently.


    This can be said to kill two birds with one stone.


    Robert Lee had dealt with Ang Lee and said: "I hope Ang Lee will add more humanistic thinking to "The Hulk", just like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", it will be made into a literary film with other clothes. "


    Because he was not familiar with Ang Lee, Robert Iger didn''t interrupt.


    Ronan said lightly: "From what I know about Li Ang, this possibility is huge."


    It is said that Universal Pictures gave Ang Lee the greatest trust. Except for the final editing rights, all other powers were handed over to Ang Lee. Even the final editing rights were also for Lee Ang to provide the completed version for Universal Pictures to review.


    Ronan calculated it. According to the development of his previous life, copyrights such as "Hulk" and "Dare Demon" are all possible, but "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" The series is basically hopeless.


    Robert Iger asked at this time: "When will we launch a superhero movie?" He was quite calm: "Judging from the current situation, the industry follows the trend extremely seriously, and superhero movies require huge investment. I suggest a few delays. year."


    "This is also my idea." Ronan said directly: "Let''s wait a few years, and wait for the audience to start getting tired of superheroes with their heads hidden before launching our superhero movies! And it''s a series of movies."


    Robert Iger didn''t quite understand Ronan''s meaning, and looked over curiously. Ronan simply said: "The superheroes in our hands are basically members of the Avengers."


    "The Avengers?" Robert Iger is not stupid at all, but extremely smart: "Let the superheroes appear on the big screen as the Avengers team?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This is one of the most important links in our future production plans."


    Robert Iger said immediately: "I understand that I will keep it secret."

 Chapter 375： Mean girl

    Which movie should the Marvel superhero series start with? I believe anyone who knows a little about the Avengers series in the previous life will give the same answer. After all, Tony Stark is too impressive.


    Especially the last statement-I am Iron Man!


    Among a bunch of hidden superheroes, Iron Man almost produced a burst-like effect.


    This also makes Tony Stark and Captain America the core of the Avengers.


    As a pioneer, the first movie is very important. Ronan does not have the copyright of Spider-Man. Iron Man is still the best choice for the first protagonist. Only if the first movie is successful, can it be reserved for the subsequent construction of the superhero universe. Give enough time and confidence.


    Looking at the Marvel superhero copyright that Ronan has obtained, the story of Captain America is too far away, Captain Marvel is a woman, Thor is too small, and others like Black Widow, Hawkeye, etc. can hardly carry such a large series.


    In fact, there is only Iron Man.


    Speaking of Iron Man, one has to say Robert Downey Jr.


    Robert Downey Jr may not be the only actor candidate for Tony Stark, but he is the best choice.


    Handsome, coquettish, humorous and gloomy, typical **** and prodigal looking back, coupled with low enough initial pay, Ronan can hardly think of a more suitable candidate than him.


    Robert Downey Jr.''s acting career was almost destroyed by himself, and no one even wanted to use him.


    Ronan has paid attention to the news. Robert Downey Jr. was just released from prison in 2000. He still takes drugs after he was released. I don''t know if he will go to prison again. At this stage, his career as an actor is basically finished.


    If it weren''t for the personal connections of the old Robert Downey, Mel Gibson would have taken care of him one or two, I''m afraid he wouldn''t even be able to get a role in Hollywood.


    In terms of time, Robert Downey Jr. hasn¡¯t met his producer¡¯s wife. The previous reports about Robert Downey Jr. Susan Levine were in the process of turning back the prodigal son of Robert Downey Jr. Played an extremely critical role.


    Not to mention anything else, just for Robert Downey Jr., even if he doesn''t need a penny, Ronan dare not use him now.


    If you suddenly take drugs during filming, or if there is an incident such as hiding drugs, the producers and investors will not cry.


    Ronan asked Connie, an assistant, to collect some news about Robert Downey Jr., and planned to wait until Robert Downey Jr. is at his worst, and try to sign multiple film contracts with Robert Downey Jr.


    In his previous life, Robert Downey Jr''s salary alone was worth the sum of all the actors'' salary for other members of the reunion.


    The reason is that apart from Tony Stark, who is the most popular, rich and handsome, Robert Downey Jr. only signed the contract for "Iron Man 1" at the earliest.


    This allowed Robert Downey Jr. to take the absolute initiative in the subsequent negotiations.


    On the other hand, except for the other actors of Scarlett Johansson, look at their fame that seems to spread all over the world, and then look at their salary, many people will be surprised, why is the salary so low?


    Marvel¡¯s Avengers and its related series of movies seem to be a huge investment in each of them, but in terms of cost reduction, Marvel has also achieved the ultimate.


    Even in the treatment of long-term actors, it can be called stingy.


    Of course, Ronan must give play to this glorious tradition, and the choice of actors will be based on newcomers or fallen stars. Even if they become famous through the Marvel series, they will be the same as those stars in the previous life. Position and appeal dropped by one or even several levels.


    After all, apart from Iron Man and Black Widow, the characters are really popular, and the popularity of actors is far less than that of characters.


    From Robert Downey Jr., Ronan thought of Scarlett Johansson again. Now Scarlett Johansson is taking the route of art film, which can be called the goddess of literature and art, and truly entered the first place in the commercial film circle. Step, I planted a big somersault, that "Escape from the Clone Island" was very miserable.


    So, the black widow doesn''t need to worry, she will also make an appointment with the actor at that time.


    Ronan also took time to come to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment. After reviewing the first drafts of several scripts, he specifically found Lindsay Bill who returned to Los Angeles from the crew of Vancouver''s "Jeans in Summer".


    "How about the recruitment?" Ronan asked.


    Lindsay Bill rummaged through the file box on the desk and found a file bag. When she took the file bag, a book also fell out. She didn''t take care of the book and opened the file bag and took out two documents. To Ronan, he said: "I held an interview and a written test respectively. These are the last two candidates. I plan to choose one of them."


    Ronan glanced briefly. These are two female authors in their thirties who have never heard of their names, but those who are willing to be gunners will definitely not be famous.


    This is the selection of new gunners for the sequels of "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" and "Fifty Shadows of Gray". Ronan previously handed the preliminary selection of gunners to Lindsay Bill.


    Lindsay Bill has written these three books by himself, and knows these three series better than Ronan, the person who gave the idea.


    Ronan went through it, returned the information to Lindsay Bill, and said directly: "Linsey, you know better than me what kind of author is needed for the sequel, you decide."


    Lindsay Bill already had a lot of confidence, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, I''ll let you know after choosing a good person."


    Attracting gunmen with the salary that Ronan gave her at the time, it is simply too easy in a place like Hollywood where screenwriters are not as good as dogs.


    Now that Lindsay Bill has come to this position, he has fully realized how naive he was at the beginning, a helpless newcomer screenwriter, it is too difficult to get ahead quickly.


    In the past three years at Shahai Entertainment, she has seen too many screenwriters who have been in Hollywood for seven or eight years or even more than a dozen years, and she still can only be a gunman screenwriter who does not even have the right to sign.


    Even if people who are lucky enough to be at the level of a signed screenwriter, most of them don¡¯t even have the right to create freedom. They create scripts in accordance with the conditions and themes set by the producer or film company, just like her. The script for adapting "Summer in Cowboy Jacket" is the same.


    Ronan urged: "Be careful to let the Legal Department sign a copyright agreement with the recruited staff."


    Lindsay Bill nodded: "I know." Then, she asked concerned: "How are the sales of those three books?"


    "It''s okay." Ronan said simply: "The sales of "Twilight" is almost 500,000 copies, "The Hunger Games" should be able to reach 300,000 copies in the first half of this year, "The Fifty Shades of Gray" Not long after it was published, only tens of thousands of copies were sold."


    Lindsay Bill squeezed her delicate face and said, "It''s worse than I thought."


    Ronan said lightly: "Where can there be high sales without high-investment and large-scale publicity?"


    Lindsay Bill shrugged slightly and asked, "When will the film be adapted?"


    "Wait for two or three years." Ronan thought for a while, then said, "Don''t worry now."


    Lindsay Bill tentatively asked: "Can I be a screenwriter?" She gestured, "After all, I know this better."


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse, saying: "As long as "Summer of Jeans" is successful, I will give you to adapt these three books in the future."


    "Good." Lindsay Bill seemed confident.


    Just as Ronan was about to leave, he inadvertently scanned Lindsay Bill''s desk, saw the book that had fallen out of the file box, and immediately picked it up.


    Lindsay Bill explained: "This is my youth, I use it to find inspiration..."


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt Lindsay Bill, first looked at the title of "The Queen Bee and the Follower" on the cover, and then opened it.


    The heroine is called Katie Herron. Her background is clearly explained at the beginning of the book. Katie grew up in Africa with her zoologist''s parents. The harsh natural environment there has developed Katie''s strong and brave character.


    Ronan glanced at the beginning and understood the content of the book, basically describing the small social groups of high school girls and their influence on these girls...


    "When did this book go on sale?" Ronan was a little strange. He watched every issue of the bestseller list, but he didn''t see the name of "Queen Bee and Follower".


    Lindsay Bill clearly understood the situation and said: "It just went on the market this month. Because I want to write about youth topics, I often go to bookstores to look for this type of book. Then I found this book and found it interesting, so I bought it. "


    Ronan nodded slightly, and "The Queen Bee and the Follower" was only released. It is estimated that it is early to enter the bestseller list.


    "Did you watch it?" Ronan asked.


    Lindsay Bill replied: "Read it through."


    Ronan asked again: "From the point of view of the screenwriter, do you think there is value in adaptation?"


    Lindsay Bill thought about it for a while, and said: "The writing is actually pretty good, it just exaggerates the fight between the high school girls..."


    Ronan returned the book to Lindsay-Bill and said: "You have completed the script of "Summer of Jeans". After completing the recruitment work, make an adaptation plan for this book."


    Lindsay Bill immediately understood that Ronan was planning to adapt this book.


    Ronan didn''t say much. He went into the office and called Robert Lee, asking him to contact the publisher and the author to see if the copyright of the book is still there, and if so, get the right to edit the film as soon as possible.


    This should be the original work of "Mean Girl" in the previous life.


    Afterwards, Ronan called Christopher Nolan again, and Christopher Nolan was already working on an adaptation plan for the "Batman" series.


    It will probably be completed in July, when it will be necessary to convince Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    After leaving Shahai Entertainment and before returning to Theory of Relativity, Ronan received a call from Avril Lavigne.


    "Ronan, my new song conference is about to be held, can you come to participate?"

 Chapter 376： Super complex

    Wearing a baseball cap with Avril''s name written on it, Ronan walked into a small theater near Hollywood Boulevard. The theater was not big and could only accommodate a few hundred people.


    For new singers, it is not a good thing to hold a new song debut in a place that is too big.


    After all, there is no fan base. Even if there are various public relations operations, the larger the place, the more positions will be vacated.


    Since he arrived earlier, Ronan sat in the front row very close to the stage early, and the media reporters were seated further ahead.


    The reporters are not too many, more than 20 sparsely.


    As for the fans, Ronan took a general observation, and there are very few fans who have come over spontaneously, and it is estimated that most of them are invited.


    It is said that the first single of Avril Lavigne¡¯s first album, "Super Complex", began to hit the charts on the radio the previous week. I don¡¯t know if there is not enough time for brewing, or the company¡¯s publicity has not kept up, which makes the new song conference seem somewhat a bit Deserted.


    Although Ronan has never mixed in the pop music scene, he can also imagine that the new singer cannot be treated as well as a star.


    I don¡¯t know how many new singers in the North American music world release songs each year, but very few really become popular.


    The competition in this industry is even more intense than that of actors.


    As time went by, the number of people in the theater gradually increased, and before the concert began, about two-thirds of the seats were seated.


    The sound of the electric guitar suddenly sounded, the lights flickered, the curtain on the stage opened, and a girl holding an electric guitar was standing in the center of the stage.


    She drew smoky makeup, wearing a simple T-shirt, jeans and canvas shoes, and a shiny metal chain hung on her waist. The dazzling blond hair was dyed pink with a strand that was particularly eye-catching.


    Without a host, no string of words, or even any extra actions, Ronan¡¯s very familiar prelude to the song has already played.


    Then Avril Lavigne sang.


    "Aha...Aha..."


    "Life is like this, that''s its true face, calm down the sound of your shouting..."


    This song is catchy, the lyrics seem to describe a hypocritical person, probably a relationship who is less than eighteen years old, and Avril Lavigne¡¯s singing is also a bit childish and cute.


    The future rock punk princess has just stepped onto the stage.


    The singing fell quickly, and there was a round of applause and whistles. Many media reporters also picked up cameras or video cameras and aimed at Avril Lavigne on stage to take pictures.


    "Avril Lavigne--"


    There were still people shouting in the audience.


    As for whether it is a real fan or a professional fan hired by a record company, there is no way to tell.


    The band on the stage began to adjust their instruments. Avril still had no intention of talking, but kept smiling at the bottom of the stage.


    Obviously, even after professional training, Avril Lavigne is still somewhat nervous.


    Even people who are born with big hearts are absolutely false to say that there is no mood swing at this time.


    The applause and whistle continued to sound, and Ronan also whistled. Since he was closer to the stage, the whistle seemed to attract Avril''s attention, and she turned her head and looked over.


    Ronan took off the baseball cap with Avril''s name on it and waved it towards the stage.


    Avril Lavigne saw Ronan, laughed again, and waved her hand here.


    The fans gave a more enthusiastic response, Ronan continued to reply to the baseball cap, like a crazy fan.


    At the same time, he could also see that Avril Lavigne had a few more tattoos on her right forearm than when we met last time, which looked like musical notes.


    The music sounded again at this time, and Avril Lavigne sang the second song.


    The new song conference went smoothly, just like a movie premiere. Each process went down and then interviewed by the media reporters, and it was the end.


    The audience left the venue one after another. Ronan did not leave, and came to the passage leading to the backstage, but was stopped by the staff.


    "Sorry, sir." The staff is very polite, and there is no such thing as a dog looking at people in the legend: "You can''t enter here temporarily."


    Ronan was also very polite: "I am a friend of Avril Lavigne. After an appointment, I will go backstage to meet with her."


    The staff member quickly asked: "May I ask your name?"


    Ronan said: "Ronan Anderson."


    The staff turned on the intercom in his hand and said a few words. Within two minutes, someone came here, but it was Avril¡¯s agent.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The middle-aged woman shook hands with Ronan.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Hello."


    The middle-aged woman led the way: "Please go here."


    Ronan followed her into a lounge. Avril Lavigne was communicating with the band members about the live performance, and he waited patiently.


    After a long while, Avril Lavigne was done with things, turned her head to look at Ronan, walked over with a smile, pointed to Ronan''s hat, and asked, "You did it specifically?"


    Ronan took off his hat and said, "I started a film company. You sent me an invitation. I specifically asked the company''s prop master to do it. Originally, I wanted to make hundreds of them and send one to each of the fans who came over. But time is too tight, you will notify me sooner next time."


    Avril Lavigne took the hat, put it directly on her head, and asked, "Can you give it to me?"


    Ronan nodded: "Of course." He then asked: "When will your album be released?"


    Avril Lavigne said: "This weekend."


    Ronan took it down and said, "I will buy it as soon as possible."


    "No need." Avril was beckoned to a female assistant, and the assistant immediately sent a record with Avril on the cover. She gave Ronan a handful: "This is a gift in return for the hat, with my signature on it."


    Ronan glanced at the slick English and said, "Thank you." He put it away solemnly: "A very precious gift, I will treasure it forever."


    Avril Lavigne waved her hand and said broadly, "Just a record, don''t be so polite."


    Ronan whispered: "When your album is released, I will buy 10,000 copies at a time."


    "Uh..." Avril Lavigne was still young and had never experienced such a situation. She was dumb for a while. After a while, she frowned and said: "I know you are a rich man. If you want to buy it, you can buy it. Why tell me."


    She is straightforward: "Isn''t this reducing the excitement of my record sales?"


    Ronan still whispered, "Just treat it as if I didn''t say it."


    As for buying records and not letting Avril know about this, how could it be possible for people like Ronan?


    Without telling you that I want to support you with a lot of money, how can I win more favors?


    Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be smashed down, of course, to make the lake a little splash.


    Ronan added: "Don''t worry, your first record will definitely be a big hit. That song "Super Complex" is really great."


    Avril Lavigne is confident: "Of course I will succeed."


    Ronan whispered again: "If you need help, just say it."


    Avril Lavigne looked around, got to Ronan''s ear, and muttered: "I want to go out for a drink today, but I can''t find a suitable place."


    Ronan understood, and tentatively asked, "Go to me? There are thousands of bottles of good wine in my cellar."


    Avril Lavigne instantly came to the spirit: "Really?"


    Ronan motioned his eyes: "You have to convince your agent and the people from the record company."


    At this moment, the manager and the people from the record company are staring at them.


    "It''s okay." Avril Lavigne said grinningly: "You go to the back door of the theater and wait for me."


    Ronan shrugged and deliberately said, "You''d better say hello in advance, otherwise you will go to the police station to bail me."


    Avril Lavigne said, "Cut, it sounds like what you want to do."


    She waved to Ronan, turned and walked towards the agent. Ronan left the rest room, got out of the theater and got in the car, asking David to drive the car to the back door of the theater.


    Before long, Avril Lavigne slipped out of the theater, ran to the front of the car and got on the car.


    Ronan looked a little depressed, and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Avril Lavigne complained: "They won''t let me go alone! Am I still a child? Can''t tell even the good and the bad?"


    Ronan touched his nose, not at all embarrassed, and asked, "Now..."


    Avril Lavigne said: "The agent called my parents, I can''t go to your place, you can take me home."


    "It''s okay." Ronan motioned to David to drive, and said to Avril Lavigne: "We have opportunities in the future."


    Avril Lavigne nodded first, then shook her head: "I am going to run announcements around the United States from the day after tomorrow. I don''t know when I will return to Los Angeles."


    The car turned on Hollywood Boulevard and a car followed from behind. Ronan looked back and found that it was the car of the Avril agent who followed behind last time.


    Frankly speaking, Avril Lavigne''s agent is still very good, very serious and responsible.


    Having said that, Ronan didn''t have any messy thoughts at all, after all, people under the age of eighteen naturally have a protective cover.


    Some things are really just in case if you are not afraid of ten thousand.


    Especially for Ronan who knows the future development trend.


    Ronan said, "When you finish this stage, I will invite you to drink again. I will also leave Los Angeles soon to go overseas on business, and it may take a long time to come back."


    Bentley elegantly arrived in West Hollywood and stopped in front of an apartment building. Before Avril got off the car, Ronan said, "Ivy, I wish you great sales."


    Avril Lavigne always went straight: "You are ready to celebrate for me with wine!"


    Ronan laughed: "When I come back, if your record can sell for a platinum, I will open a thousand bottles of wine for you to celebrate!"


    "Okay!" Avril felt that her agent was thinking too much. What would be the danger for someone as straightforward as Ronan?


    Ronan waved at Avril Lavigne, letting David return to Beverly Hills.


    After returning home, he instructed the housekeeper Nikia to prepare her clothes, and soon she would start a trip to the East with the people from the Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan has accepted the invitation from the Organizing Committee of the Shanghai International Film Festival, and is preparing to take professional buyers from the Embassy Pictures to Shanghai to participate in the fair during the festival. By the way, buying one may be very marketable in North America. movie of.

 Chapter 377： not that simple

    Pudong International Airport, an international transportation hub that has just been opened for a few years, is of the top scale even if you look at the world.


    Some college students wearing uniform volunteer T-shirts came near the airport exit early in the morning.


    "French people come here!"


    A famous official commanded at the scene and said loudly: "In half an hour, the Europa Film Company''s flight will land, so hurry up!"


    Seven or eight students moved swiftly, apparently experiencing a certain big scene. With the cooperation of airport security personnel, they quickly approached the exit gate and assembled several sign boards with French and Chinese characters.


    Although the film festival has only been held for the sixth time, it does not hinder the official determination to become an international event. Once there is strong support, the implementation of this side is so high that the whole world admires it.


    In airports, stations, or other key departments and places, the officials have already greeted them, and the people below know that they are doing their best to promote the film festival, and they all try their best to cooperate.


    The official of the organizing committee of the film festival was still a little worried, and told the group of people: "Although "Angel Loves the Beauty" was only shown at the film festival, only the production company and the producer of the crew returned with the team. , But you must pay attention. You must know that you are now the external window of the film festival!"


    One of the older students immediately said: "Leaders can rest assured that this is not the first time we have received foreign guests."


    The official nodded, then asked the leading student a few words, returned to the remaining group of students, and said: "How many English-speaking students can come here from the Drama Academy!"


    "Hurry up!" A girl with short hair pulled a round-faced girl''s arm: "Wanqian, it''s up to us!"


    The round-faced girl named Wanqian followed the girl to the front and listened carefully to the leader''s instructions.


    "You are all high-achieving students from the Drama Academy, and some of them have gone to the Southern California Film Academy for further studies." The official voice was loud and hard-working: "This time your job is very simple. Welcome guests from Hollywood, and then assist them to move in Hotel, understand?"


    "Understood!" The four men and three women readily agreed.


    Seven people also came near the exit.


    The official wiped the sweat from his face and looked at the time. After a while, the leader would personally come to pick up the plane.


    Several students got together to chat.


    "Wanqian, have you heard?" The short-haired girl muttered, "It is said that the person we are going to pick up this time is from Miramax, and the leader is Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood gold medal producer."


    A male student studying abroad at the Southern California Film Academy answered: "Harvey Weinstein is the most famous Oscar promoter in Hollywood. With his help, is it easy to win an Oscar performance award."


    Many things are always rumored to be false, and then in the original rumored version, they are infinitely expanded.


    For example, Harvey Weinstein''s ability to operate Oscars, such as big stars and first-line directors are just pawns in the hands of CAA...


    Wan Qian had never been to the United States and didn''t know much about the situation. She was puzzled: "Isn''t the result of the Oscar winning vote produced by thousands of judges? Can one person have such a big influence?"


    The boy who had stayed in school couldn¡¯t help laughing: ¡°Wanqian, Harvey Weinstein¡¯s influence is greater than expected. Let¡¯s put it this way, if we can get his appreciation, becoming a star will be minutes Thing."


    Although Wan Qian is still a freshman in the drama school, she has her own analytical skills. Judging from today''s reception, Harvey Weinstein should be a big figure in Hollywood, but her classmates are absolutely exaggerated.


    Minutes? The investment in a movie in Hollywood is so high, like actors or other things, will make a decision on the forehead?


    Suddenly, a slightly messy footstep sounded from the entrance of another passage, and people here turned their heads to look, only to see many high-nosed foreigners walking out of the terminal building.


    "Which country is this from?" The short-haired girl looked at one of the black-haired middle-aged people: "That is the vice chairman of the organizing committee. It must be a big man who can meet him personally?"


    With sharp eyes, Wan Qian saw the English on the suitcases pushed by some people, and wondered: "Relativity Entertainment? Embassy Pictures? Very strange."


    The girl with short hair quickly said: "I know. Qianqian, did you forget? The "Bourne Shadow" we watched together last year was issued by Embassy Pictures.


    "It''s also from Hollywood." Wan Qian thought of it immediately.


    The student in the lead was more informed, and said at this time: "By the way, I looked at the schedule today. The team of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment came by a private business jet, and Vice Chairman Chen would pick it up. It should be them."


    Everyone on this side looked over there, and it was not difficult to tell that the leader of the team was a very young Yankee.


    He was about twenty-three or four years old, tall and handsome, and at first glance dazzling like a top Hollywood star.


    The girl with short hair asked the man studying abroad: "Do you know that tall handsome guy?"


    "I don''t know." The overseas student shook his head directly: "I have been back for two or three years, and I don''t know much about this theory of relativity entertainment and embassy film industry."


    At this time, a convoy drove up along the airport road and instantly attracted everyone''s attention.


    Wan Qian was also a little surprised. Even in the country''s largest city, it is not easy to see such a series of luxury cars today.


    The leading student exclaimed: "Four Bentleys and four Maybach Zeppelins, it''s a big deal!"


    Thinking that this group of people came by private business jet, I couldn''t help but be surprised.


    For people of this age, a private jet plus eight top luxury cars can only exist in imagination.


    I don''t know why, everyone''s expectations of Harvey Weinstein and Miramax and the group they are about to receive have quietly dropped by more than one level.


    How can someone who comes by plane compare to a private plane?


    Sometimes, the most superficial things will leave the most intuitive impression.


    Ronan is a person who has experienced this age and knows the characteristics of some times. This is also a way to show his strength.


    In fact, we need a wealthy partner here.


    The convoy left the airport and came to the hotel where Ronan was staying. Ronan made a few words with the official in charge of the reception and entered his room.


    Soon, Connie got a schedule.


    "The official event starts the day after tomorrow." Connie handed the schedule to Ronan, and said simply: "First attend the opening ceremony of the film festival, then go to the trading area located in the International Convention and Exhibition Center, three days later to participate in the Hollywood Film Academy and International The Golden Jue Film Forum jointly organized by the Festival¡¯s Organizing Committee."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Since he came here, he didn''t plan to be a salted fish. He also planned to participate in many public events to brush up on his presence.


    Hollywood has gradually opened up the film market here. Although the 13% film share is not high, and even the 25% share after the re-signing of the WTO in the future does not seem to be a lot, the profit is actually The rate is fairly objective.


    This is the share after removing various taxes and fees and the cost of publicity, which is almost pure profit.


    Hollywood film companies are not fools. They are willing to open up the market here for only one reason-to be profitable.


    Connie said again at this time: "Miss Lizao just called and wanted to come over and visit, and at the same time, on behalf of Director Zhang, asked when to meet."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "This is not in a hurry, the director Zhang will also participate in the Golden Jue Film Forum, right?"


    Connie glanced at the information in her hand and said, "His name is on the list."


    Ronan turned to ask, "Which other film company in Hollywood will come over?"


    Connie said immediately: "Harvey Weinstein and Miramax''s team arrived on a flight today. It is estimated that the flight has landed at the airport."


    Ronan thought of some of the news he had received before, plus the memories of Harvey Weinstein and the director Zhang in his previous life, and said: "This is not that simple. You can make contact with each other first. Get the film first at the right price."


    Although in this era, most filmmakers here can be proud of their films being released in North America or entering the international market, and even require a very low or even a penny agency fee for this, but they must not belittle anyone because of this. Producer and director who can become famous, which one is not an old fox?


    When conditions permit, he will inevitably strive for the most favorable conditions for himself.


    It is not difficult for Ronan to imagine that Director Zhang and the boss Zhang, who likes to wear white hats, want to make the two tigers fight for profit, right?


    Hollywood money is not so profitable.


    After resting in the room for a while, Connie came over to inform Ronan that the Yu Jiaolong came to visit in person.


    This was not in Los Angeles, and the Yujiaolong was too smart. Ronan didn''t plan to meet her in a private place. He made an appointment in the hotel lobby and took the elevator downstairs.


    As soon as he got out of the elevator, Ronan saw a familiar figure, and the other party also saw him.


    "Hi, Ronan." Harvey Weinstein took the initiative to greet Ronan.


    Ronan stepped forward to shook hands with Harvey Weinstein: "Hello, Harvey. I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Harvey-Weinstein looked relaxed and asked: "Are you here to attend the film festival too?"


    "Yes Ronan said casually: "Come and see, I wonder if I can find a few valuable films. "


    While talking, he looked at the back, some young people in volunteer costumes were helping with luggage.


    Harvey Weinstein pointed to the elevator: "Shall we go up first, and we will talk later?"


    Ronan nodded: "Okay."


    The two shook hands again and left.


    The college students looked curiously in the direction where Ronan had left, with curious eyes.


    Ronan met Yu Jiaolong in the hotel lobby and chatted with her for a while. Yu Jiaolong was fine. The visit was also a sense of presence. After all, she still wants to develop further in Hollywood and wants to make good friends with Ronan. people.


    Not long after sending Yu Jiaolong away, Harvey Weinstein suddenly called and wanted to chat with Ronan. Ronan thought a little and agreed.

 Chapter 378： Media Asia Pictures

    In a reception room of the hotel, Ronan met Harvey Weinstein. The two were not familiar, but they were not unfamiliar. After all, there were not many people in the high-end Hollywood circle.


    "Ronan, come here to buy a movie this time?" Harvey Weinstein remembered that Ronan bought "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" from under his nose, and tentatively asked, "Is there a goal?"


    Ronan smiled: "I just arrived today."


    Harvey Weinstein was also straightforward: "It seems that we are the same." With a smile on his fat face, he said: "I''m going to see at the film festival fair. I wonder if I can meet valuable Film."


    Ronan didn''t go around in circles and said, "I will also go to the trade fair."


    For those of them who own a distribution company, trade fairs are often more attractive than competition units. The films in the competition units are clearly displayed, and there is probably a clearer measure of value. Instead, it is the films on the fair. If it is good, you can find the kind that is big by small.


    Of course, neither Ronan nor Harvey Weinstein expected to find films like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" or "Blair the Witch" at the Shanghai International Film Festival Fair.


    After all, they are mainly engaged in the North American market, and the Shang Hai International Film Festival is currently inferior to the three major European film festivals or the Saint Denis Film Festival.


    Harvey-Weinstein said suddenly: "Ronan, we are all from Hollywood, we must be the most eye-catching object of the trade fair, I have a proposal."


    "Please speak." Ronan looked at the Jewish fat man.


    Harvey Weinstein said: "You and I have participated in many film festivals. Some filmmakers like to use competition from multiple distributors to drive up prices."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "There are indeed many such situations."


    Although the distributor is at the top of the absolute food chain, at the same time two or more distributors are eyeing the same movie, and the producer has the capital to sit on the floor and start the price.


    Harvey-Weinstein suggested: "If one of us sees a movie at the trade fair and makes a bid, the other side should not compete, how about it?"


    Ronan thought slightly, that film directed by Zhang Da did not participate in the trade fair...


    "Yes." Ronan said: "At the fair, Embassy Pictures will not buy those expensive films."


    Harvey Weinstein, a veteran in this industry, said, "Miramax is the same." He laughed haha, "We''re all set."


    Ronan also smiled and said, "My reputation has always been very good."


    Harvey Weinstein admitted that there are some rumors in Hollywood, and Ronan Anderson is very particular about things.


    But Harvey Weinstein did not mention anything other than the trade fair, and Ronan also did not say that he knew that Harvey Weinstein was in private with the director Zhang.


    I want to come to Harvey Weinstein and know that there is also a connection between the director Zhang and him.


    The "Hero" does have a certain value. Ronan will naturally not let it go if it can be obtained at a reasonable price, but the value of this movie is limited. The coat is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" of the western core.


    For Western audiences, "Hero" is nothing more than a science fiction film from the East.


    Perhaps it can be said to be a fantasy film.


    On the following day, Ronan, accompanied by the head of the Eastern Branch of the Embassy Pictures, met with many big figures in the film industry, such as the chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Shanghai National Film Festival, the head of the film bureau, and the China Film Group. The chairman of the board, a person in charge of Big Scissors, etc.


    Ronan also released a certain cooperation intention to these people on the basis of maintaining his position.


    And he is indeed cooperating with companies here. For example, many companies here are responsible for the production of DVDs and many other movie peripheral products for Relativity Entertainment.


    In an environment where the economy is in command, foreign investors like Ronan are very popular, and even leaders from many regions secretly invited him to visit the local investment environment.


    At the opening of the Shang Hai Film Festival, Ronan, as an important guest, also participated in the opening ceremony and found the opportunity to chat with the director Zhang.


    Director Zhang invited Ronan to a reception next week, saying that he would introduce and promote his new film on the spot.


    Ronan could guess that he wanted to gather a number of foreign publishing companies to sell "Hero" at a good price.


    In this era, European distribution companies are actually far less competitive than Hollywood, and there is not much competitiveness at all. Especially director Zhang¡¯s Oscar plot is set here, and the first choice is definitely a Hollywood company.


    Ronan thought carefully and roughly estimated the value of "Hero".


    After attending the opening ceremony, Ronan asked Connie to contact the organizing committee to go to the film festival fair to change the costume.


    The competition unit is one aspect that can really support the film festival, and the huge film transaction is the other.


    This time the film fair was held in the International Convention and Exhibition Center. Film producers from more than 20 countries brought new and old works to the exhibition. More than 200 films urgently needed to find buyers.


    In some respects, movies are a buyer''s market, distributors need viewers to buy tickets, and producers need distributors to pay for it.


    Ronan took his assistant Connie and bodyguard Finch into the convention center. The venue was very large. Perhaps it was because they were accustomed to using this kind of large-scale gatherings to promote them, with dense booths connected one by one.


    Embassy Pictures also has a booth, but no film exhibition, just to introduce its distribution business to the producers.


    The organizer may have taken into account the needs of many foreign guests. At the entrance of the venue, there are volunteers who will provide some services such as guides and translations according to the needs of different countries.


    These volunteers are of high quality, and most of them come from universities in this city.


    "Qianqian, look now." In the volunteer area, a girl with short hair saw Ronan at a glance, pulled Qian Qian, and said: "Isn''t this the big Hollywood figure that Vice Chairman Chen went to meet in person that day?"


    Wan Qian looked around and confirmed: "It''s the boss of Relativity Entertainment."


    The short-haired girl has a very flexible head. She immediately pulled Wan Qian forward and said as she walked: "Come on, he may need an interpreter or a guide."


    Wan Qian hesitated for a while, but followed.


    Originally not far away, the short-haired girl came to Ronan in a few steps and asked in English: "Excuse me, sir, do you need volunteer service?"


    Ronan looked at the short-haired girl curiously, then looked at another round-faced girl who looked a little quiet behind, and asked, "Volunteer?"


    The short-haired girl pointed to the volunteer costumes on her body and said: "This place is very big, and it gathers people from many countries and regions. Many guests need guides or translators. If you are not prepared, our volunteers can provide this service. ."


    Ronan changed to Chinese: "I don''t think it is necessary for the English translation."


    The girl with short hair was a little surprised. I didn''t expect a big Hollywood figure to speak such fluent Mandarin: "Oh, ah... It turns out that you speak Chinese so well."


    Ronan smiled and said, "But I need a guide." He glanced at the round-faced girl behind him: "Mind being my guide?"


    "Me?" Wan Qian was a little surprised.


    The short-haired girl has a very good relationship with Wan Qian, so she hurriedly gave her a hand, Wan Qian said: "This is part of our volunteer work, of course."


    "Thank you." Ronan was very polite and took the initiative to introduce himself: "I am Ronan Anderson, from Hollywood."


    Wanqian seemed to be inexperienced in society, so he paused before reacting and said, "I am Wanqian, a student in the Academy of Drama."


    The short-haired girl quietly pushed Wanqian, and Wanqian made a please gesture in accordance with the pre-trained etiquette: "Mr. Anderson, go here. We walk along this main road and can see all the exhibition booths. "


    Ronan nodded: "Thank you."


    Wanqian was responsible for leading the way. Ronan walked by and watched as he walked by. He would stop and watch every time he passed by a booth, especially the information about the film, he would browse through it next to him, hoping to find valuable films.


    In addition to him, several professional buyers from Embassy Pictures also came to participate in the festival. Two of them went to the screening and competition section, and the remaining three were also looking for films in the exhibition center.


    "This is the booth of a company in Kazakhstan." Wan Qian has obviously done enough volunteer preparations: "The film industry in Kazakhstan has developed rapidly in the past two years. At the fair last year, three Kazakh films were sold."


    Ronan watched the film shown on the big screen and shook his head and left before the reception staff came.


    Wanqian saw that after passing through so many exhibition areas, Ronan just looked at it. It seemed that he had no intention to buy. He was very curious. After holding it for a long time, he still asked softly: "Mr. Anderson, are you looking for a suitable film to be screened in North America? "


    Ronan replied, "Yes, I have a publishing company."


    Wan Qian said with a smile: "Embassy Pictures, I have seen "The Bourne Shadows" released by Embassy Pictures."


    Ronan asked, "What do you think of the film?"


    The film was officially screened in the Oriental film market.


    Wanqian said politely: "It''s wonderful." She glanced at Ronan: "My male classmates, I really like this film."


    There are not many people walking around in the exhibition area In fact, the number of buyers at this kind of local film festival fair is relatively limited, and the number of movies that can be sold is not many.


    This is also the reason why the organizing committee strives to invite Hollywood film companies.


    Many people in the booth saw Ronan and wanted to promote his movie. All of them were stopped by Vinci. Ronan just watched the introduction of the film and had no plans to shoot.


    After walking past more than a dozen company booths, Ronan never encountered a movie of interest until he stood in front of Media Asia''s booth.


    In this booth, there are many old movie names that Ronan is familiar with, such as the famous zombie series.


    That famous Taoist priest was an important reason that attracted Ronan to stop, and the other was a poster for a new film.


    "Infernal Affairs."


    Ronan looked at the two movie kings on the poster and couldn''t help frowning slightly. It seemed that this film was released at the end of 2002, and is it coming out now? It seems a bit early to take the filming and production mode of the Hong Kong City movie?

 Chapter 379： Infernal Affairs

    As we all know, the filming and production of Hong Kong City movies has always been known for its fast speed. It rarely takes more than a year from the beginning to the release of a movie, and most of it is within a few months.


    In this regard, Hollywood is incomparable anyway.


    Ronan speculated that "Infernal Affairs" should be in the preparatory stage according to the usual model of the Hong Kong movie.


    Why are you peddling at the trade fair now?


    "Mr. Anderson?" Wan Qian came over, and was stopped by Connie before she could ask the other words.


    Ronan looked at the posters of the two movie kings of Shanghai SIPG, connected to the diving speed of the Port City movie, and soon had a guess in his heart.


    This is most likely because Media Asia is engaged in the pre-sale of "Infernal Affairs". After all, the investment of "Infernal Affairs" is definitely at the level of top-tier major productions for Hong Kong movies of this era. It is quite normal for Media Asia Pictures to raise external funds to reduce risks.


    The decline of Hong Kong City films does not mean that the Hong Kong City film market has declined. In fact, the total annual box office of Hong Kong City is almost the same as that of the golden age of Hong Kong City movies, but the number of viewers who choose to watch Hong Kong City movies is decreasing every year.


    Even with countless feelings for Hong Kong City movies, this cannot be denied.


    The audience in Hong Kong City is more choosing Hollywood movies and even Korean movies...


    In the past, the prosperity of Hong Kong films was closely related to the treasure island and the entire East Asian and Southeast Asian markets, but now in these places, either the local film industry is emerging, or Hollywood movies are everywhere.


    If "Jurassic Park" shocked movie audiences all over the world, it knocked on the doors of movie markets.


    That "Titanic" is unstoppable, let people see the magic of the film industry.


    This kind of advantage accumulated over decades of highly industrialization cannot be changed by a certain number of film companies or even the entire Hong Kong film circle.


    In fact, for example, the changes in movie audiences around Ronan in his previous life can reflect the rise and fall of Hong Kong movies from a certain perspective.


    Let alone the "Titanic", the year 2000 is the demarcation point.


    Before 2000, many mainland audiences were most familiar with Hong Kong City movies. Almost all Hong Kong City movies were shown in the video room.


    At that time, there were relatively few theaters, and their commercialization was not enough. Many times they had to undertake scheduled screening tasks, and relatively few Western films were introduced.


    Many things are harmless without comparison.


    "Titanic" made most of the audience know about Hollywood movies, but after 2000 theaters were gradually commercialized, the introduction of foreign films increased, the annual Hollywood film volume of China Film is limited, the introduction of Hollywood is naturally the most outstanding industrial production .


    Faced with the limitations of the times, the lethality of the big special effects brought by the big industry can be imagined.


    In contrast, the Hong Kong City movie is inevitably a bit petty.


    The impact of the social situation on the film industry is also real.


    For example, before this, the national film resources: people, capital, technology, etc., were all concentrated in Hong Kong.


    The advantages of resource collection can be imagined.


    In the past, the mainland was closed. Hong Kong City was exposed to industrialized culture relatively early. Through the window of Hong Kong, the mainland can see the outside world fresh.


    In addition, Hong Kong City is more developed than the mainland, just like the nouveau riche in the countryside who has seen some world scenes after entering the city, so I am more fascinated by Hong Kong City movies, mainly because they are fresh.


    However, after 2000, the mainland economy has developed rapidly, and the so-called advantages of Hong Kong City are no longer there...


    With economic development, people''s needs have also changed. Coupled with the impact of Hollywood blockbusters, audiences have begun to pursue higher production and more novel movies.


    The Hong Kong City movies are still the same, and they have not kept up with the development of the times.


    Ronan read the poster carefully. Since he encountered "Infernal Affairs," he naturally did not let it go. Gangster movies have always had a pretty good market in North America and have a large audience.


    Of course, it is not the Hong Kong City version. The Hong Kong City version is very beautiful, but it is not suitable for North American audiences.


    When Ronan was looking at the poster, the people in the booth also noticed Ronan. Among them, a middle-aged man with glasses quickly came to a mixed-race man with short brown hair.


    "Elos, look at that man." The middle-aged man with glasses motioned to Ronan''s side with his eyes, and said in Cantonese: "This man seems familiar."


    The mixed-race man put aside his job and took a closer look at Ronan. He also said in Cantonese: "I''ve seen it on the opening ceremony and the organizing committee''s directory. This person is Ronan Anderson, the owner of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment. A publishing company called Embassy Pictures."


    The middle-aged man wearing glasses was shocked immediately and asked, "Are you sure?"


    The mixed-race man said solemnly: "Andrew, I''m pretty sure."


    The middle-aged man gently pushed down his glasses and said, "Ang Lee¡¯s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was released by Embassy Pictures. The last time I saw Xu Ligong, I heard him say that Ronan Anderson bought this film. ."


    The mixed-race man patted him on the shoulder: "Be safe, don''t worry, I''ll go find the way first."


    There were not many people in front of the booth, and Ronan saw it as soon as the mixed-race man walked out.


    "Hello." The mixed-race man came to Ronan, spoke very fluent English, and tentatively asked: "Are you Ronan Anderson from Relativity Entertainment?"


    Ronan had already taken a quick look at this mixed-race man. He seemed to be a business elite in his 50s.


    He nodded and said, "This is Ronan Anderson."


    The mixed-race man shook hands with Ronan quickly and introduced himself: "I am Elos Garland, the senior vice president of Media Asia Pictures." He then turned to the topic: "Mr. Anderson is interested in Media Asia Pictures'' films? "


    Ronan said, "I have watched many Hong Kong City movies since I was a teenager."


    Elos Garland made a please gesture: "Mr. Anderson, if you don''t mind, let''s talk inside."


    Ronan followed him into the reception room separated from the exhibition hall, and the others followed.


    There was also a middle-aged man wearing glasses.


    "Mr. Anderson." Elos-Garland introduced: "This is Andrew Liu from the Basic Film Production Company, and a well-known film director and producer in Hong Kong."


    Originally, Ronan only thought that this person was a little familiar, but when he heard the identity of the director, he immediately realized who it was. While shaking hands with the other party, he said, "Director Liu, I have seen "The Hero of the Wind" directed by you. Very good film."


    There is a sentence in it that is impressive: Are golden scales a thing in the pool?


    Later, these words even became sensitive words.


    Andrew Liu was a little surprised, and quickly replied: "I''m overwhelmed."


    Ronan didn''t intend to spend too much time, and said directly: "Many old films of Media Asia Pictures are very popular with me. I hope to introduce these films to North America, release DVDs or promote them on emerging Internet channels. "


    Ailos-Garland quickly said: "Media Asia is willing to cooperate with friends from Hollywood."


    Most of the exhibits this time are old films. Bringing the relevant materials of these old films, MediaAsia''s goal is to promote them to the international market as much as possible.


    Ronan added: "Maybe some of these videos, my company has already obtained the relevant copyrights, I will ask someone to conduct targeted discussions with you, I don''t know what your intentions are?"


    "Yes." Elos-Garland responded in one gulp: "Mr. Anderson, you can send someone over at any time."


    Ronan nodded slightly. After Netflix acquired Ruiou, he has obtained the copyrights of many Hong Kong films, of which there must be a part of Media Asia Pictures. He can''t remember exactly which ones, but he roughly remembers it, as if not. Copyright of Media Asia Zombie Series.


    As soon as he saw the famous Jiu Shu in the booth, Ronan thought of the teacher of countless experts from all walks of life...


    Taking the North American copyrights of these old films does not cost a few dollars. It can not only release DVDs, but also enrich Netflix''s film library. It can be described as killing two birds with one stone.


    Like zombie movies, there are some audiences in North America. For well-known reasons, things like this kind of Taoism and gods and monsters are actually spread more widely among overseas Chinese.


    Afterwards, Ronan and Elos Garland made a few polite words.


    Andrew Liu couldn''t help but gently touched Elos Garland with his foot. Elos Garland thought that there were very few buyers from North America at this film festival, and Embassy Pictures was one of the best choices.


    "Mr. Anderson." Elos-Garland asked tentatively, "I wonder if you are interested in MediaAsia''s new film?"


    It is not easy to meet a strong Hollywood buyer.


    Ronan knows that the company he represents is attractive to these overseas filmmakers, so he feels quite sitting on the Diaoyutai.


    "New movie?" Ronan thought of the poster he had just seen, with the words "Latest Masterpiece" on it, and asked, "Is it the large poster in front of the booth?"


    Ailos-Garland said: "Yes, this is Media Asia''s 2002 masterpiece, and it is also the film with the highest investment in the entire Hong Kong film in the past two years. We have gathered the four movie kings from Hong Kong ~ www.novelhall.com ~And Andrew personally directed."


    Having said that, he took a pile of information from Andrew Liu and placed it in front of Ronan.


    Ronan picked it up and looked at it carefully. This is a detailed introduction of the film project, including the general plot, the list of main creators, and market prospect analysis, etc., each of which is very detailed, comparable to Hollywood''s first-line major productions.


    Of course, for Hong Kong City movies, "Infernal Affairs" can be said to be a veritable top production.


    Ronan has watched this film too many times, and I don¡¯t know how many related news he has watched. After the release of "Infernal Affairs", many people regarded it as a Hong Kong film rescue, and wanted to revitalize this film. Lifeless port city movie.


    After "Infernal Affairs", the Hong Kong City film did pick up briefly, but it was a pity that it just returned to light.


    After browsing the information in general, Ronan asked tentatively: "Can you watch the movie?"


    Elos-Garland was a little embarrassed, then returned to normal: "The film has not officially started shooting."

 Chapter 380： Take the head

    As veterans of Hong Kong film industry, both Elos Garland and Andrew Liu know very well that it has become more and more difficult for Hong Kong film to enter the North American market in recent years, and this is a rare good opportunity.


    If you enter a market, you will get more box office or copyright revenue.


    Elos-Garland said directly: "Mr. Anderson, "Infernal Affairs" has already begun preparations, and shooting will begin in July. We are currently pre-selling the copyright of this film outside East Asia and Southeast Asia."


    The filmmakers in Hong Kong City are not standing still, pre-sales of this type of financing method often used in European and American films, they will also do: "Media Asia intends to introduce "Infernal Affairs" into the North American market. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," directed by Ann, has experience in successfully releasing Oriental films. MediaAsia wants to cooperate with Embassy Pictures this time. Is Mr. Anderson interested in "Infernal Affairs"?"


    He and Andrew Liu both looked at Ronan, who was already selling naked.


    "Frankly speaking, I have a very good impression of Media Asia. Media Asia has always produced high-quality Hong Kong films." Ronan has his own purpose, and of course he won''t take it all at once. He must strive for the most favorable conditions for him: " I bought Ang Lee¡¯s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" by myself, and the film was finished. But "Infernal Affairs" has not been shot yet, and I haven''t even seen the film. It is difficult to judge the value."


    Ailos-Garland suddenly felt helpless. He came to the Shanghai Film Festival for pre-sales. He also wanted to learn from Hollywood''s financing experience and solve the huge financial pressure through financing. Liu and Liang are both famous and fooled by his own country. It is not difficult for people to invest, but Westerners lack interest.


    These ghosts naturally look at Hong Kong movies with a colored eye, as if the Hong Kong movies are already finished.


    Ronan put down the information in his hand and said: "Two, I haven''t seen the film, so it is difficult to make a judgment. You have to sell me a film that hasn''t started filming. You must always have enough persuasive reasons."


    Naturally, Ronan put himself in the upper reaches of the industrial chain.


    Andrew Liu took a look at Elos Garland and won his consent. He got up and took the completed version of the script and shooting plan, and handed it to Ronan, saying, "This is the script and plan of the film..."


    For pre-sales and financing, he specially formulated a plan.


    An English version is also specially prepared.


    In the past, when filming movies, wherever these things are needed, directors like him still follow the process. Some directors dare to shoot without a script.


    Ronan read the script and plan in general, and said directly: "The cast lacks appeal in North America, and the character dialogue is too romantic. This film has a strong original flavor..."


    Hearing these words, Andrew Liu couldn''t help frowning, then thinking of Ang Lee''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and quickly said: "Mr. Anderson, in fact, the creativity and core of this film comes from Hollywood."


    Andrew Liu¡¯s basic film production company is one of the film¡¯s investors and faces tremendous pressure. In order to promote the film, he really struggled.


    "The rudiment of this story comes from Wu Yusen''s "Changing Face" in 1997. This story is very good, but too peculiar. So the screenwriter and I mentioned whether we can tell a story. The two characters are exchanged, but no surgery is required. The exchange of identity and heart."


    Andrew Liu is not nonsense. Mak Siu-fai¡¯s creativity really came from "Changing Faces": "In the concept of our script, initially there were only the story lines of the police going to the undercover underworld. After reading it, I felt that writing well was good but not special enough. So I added a lot of elements. Originally, only people from the police station went to the undercover underworld, but now people who join the underworld go to the police station to do another undercover. What happens then? This is interesting. It should be said that "Infernal Affairs" is positioned as a duo movie. At first, it was focused on the wit of the police and the bandits, but gradually the elements of the gang or hero movie became stronger."


    No one knows better than Andrew Liu that if there is no way to solve the financial pressure from the outside, the risk of a film loss is extremely high.


    The Hong Kong film industry is in a slump. The box office of Hong Kong films sells out one movie, and the box office of a movie is mostly around 2 million Hong Kong dollars, and 5 million is already very good.


    It should be said that Media Asia trusts them very much, but it is a bit hesitant to see that it needs to invest so much money. The crew needs more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars in investment. It can be said that it is A-level production. It is really a lot and the risk of losing money is also great.


    The safest genres of Hong Kong movies are comedies and romance sketches.


    But a large cost investment should be necessary for "Infernal Affairs", and the large cost can find big-name actors.


    "Infernal Affairs" is like stepping on a steel wire, there is no turning back.


    Ronan pondered for a moment and said, "If the price is right, I can take a little risk and release this film." He smiled: "After all, Media Asia''s films have left me with many good memories, and I believe that This will be a successful film."


    Ailos-Garland said: "This is bound to be a successful film."


    Ronan asked directly: "You want Embassy Pictures to release "Infernal Affairs" in North America. How do you want to cooperate?"


    The producer urgently needed funds, and Andrew Liu didn''t even think about it, so he said: "We are willing to license the North American copyright of the film to Embassy Pictures."


    This answer is not surprising at all. Ronan nodded and asked, "What about the price?"


    Andrew Liu hesitated and said: "1.5 million dollars!"


    Ronan suddenly smiled: "Two, with all due respect, you will not be able to sell the North American copyright at such a price even after the fair is over."


    "This film brings together the four most appealing actors in Hong Kong..." Andrew Liu emphasized.


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "They have very limited visibility in North America, and they don''t have much commercial appeal. They are not Jack Chen and Jet Lee. North American audiences will not buy their accounts."


    Without waiting for the response from the other party, he added: "For US$200,000, Embassy Pictures will buy out all copyrights of "Infernal Affairs" in North America at one time."


    The expressions of Elos Garland and Andrew Liu changed slightly. Isn''t this bargaining too cruel? These **** in Hollywood, relying on the world''s largest film market and the most powerful distribution capabilities, do not put other film companies in their eyes...


    Andrew Liu said: "Your purchase of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"..."


    "Director Liu, movies are different from movies." Ronan didn''t say much, just said: "I don''t need to explain this, right?"


    After thinking about it quickly, Elos Garland said: "Mr. Anderson, we can make appropriate concessions, $1 million."


    Ronan shook his head: "Let''s put it this way, Mr. Garland. From the script, I can judge the style of some movies. I didn''t deliberately lower the price. This is determined by the market. For the North American market, "Infernal Affairs" It can only be a niche film among the niche. Even with a copyright fee of $200,000, it is difficult to recoup the cost through screening, and it must rely on long-term offline operations to make a profit."


    Ilos Garland and Andrew Liu didn''t expect Ronan to look down on the film''s prospects in the North American market.


    Ronan continued: "It is impossible for Embassy Pictures to do a loss-making business."


    Although he opened three or four million US dollars, even the distribution rights and adaptation rights can be easily obtained, but now in this situation, "Infernal Affairs" is not worth the price.


    The two opposing people are very clear about the situation of the Hong Kong film. This is not the era when Jack Chen''s Hong Kong film could sell for tens of millions of dollars in North America at the box office at the beginning of the last century.


    Strictly speaking, the North American market is not in the planning of Media Asia, otherwise it would not want to raise film production funds through pre-sales.


    "$200,000 is too low." Elos Garland still shook his head.


    Ronan could not hold on to the 200,000 dollars, and said casually: "Well, I have a proposal that is more in the interests of both of us."


    Andrew Liu looked over immediately.


    Ronan said unhurriedly: "I will increase the transaction volume to 300,000 US dollars, but there are other conditions. Embassy Pictures selected 20 old movies from Media Asia Pictures'' library, and you awarded Embassy Pictures DVD In addition to the Internet distribution authority, Embassy Pictures is responsible for the distribution of "Infernal Affairs" in North America, and then the box office proceeds are split."


    As soon as I heard that based on the box office revenue, Ilos Garland immediately objected: "I still hope that you will buy out the North American copyright of this film for $200,000."


    In fact, he knows very well, how big a market can a typical Hong Kong film like "Infernal Affairs" have in North America? The so-called box office revenue, after the issuer''s rake, can leave four digits.


    It may even lose money directly.


    Ronan seemed a little impatient, and said directly: "Forget it, I don''t want to come back empty-handed this time. On the basis of what I just said, Embassy Pictures will add another $200,000 to buy out the North American copyright of Infernal Affairs... ¡­"


    In the case of occupying an absolute advantage in the industrial chain, first press the other party to the right, and then give some sweetness appropriately. The effect is not very good, but it basically met expectations.


    Ronan seemed to be very casual and said: "This business is too risky to lose money, and you should also increase your bargaining chips. That''s good. North American copyright covers all aspects including cinema screenings, TV broadcasts, Internet downloads, adaptation shooting and peripheral sales. All copyrights of ."


    Elos Garland and Andrew Liu exchanged glances and said, "Yes. But we need to notify the company regularly."


    Old films can once again authorize revenue generation, which is very convertible for them.


    Ronan nodded: "I will send someone over to discuss with you this afternoon."


    "Okay." Elos Garland responded in one gulp: "There will definitely be a clear result in the afternoon."


    Ronan emphatically emphasized: "The copyrights of the 20 old films are not missing."


    Elos-Garland shook hands with Ronan: "Don''t worry, we believe it."


    Andrew Liu seems to be hit a little bit. In the eyes of this Hollywood tycoon, "Infernal Affairs" can only be used as a lead for 20 old movies?


    Even a mature director, at this moment, he has a kind of resentment after being despised, ignored and looked down upon. He is determined to make this film well and let this Yankee take a good look!

 Chapter 381： hero

    After leaving Media Asia''s booth, Ronan went to another place and saw a literary film in the exhibition area of ??a Hungarian film company. He bought out the North American distribution copyright for $30,000. .


    This film is not well-known, and it can be caught in Ronan''s eyes, but it is large enough.


    As for literary films, if the scale is not big enough, how to create an artistic atmosphere?


    That is to say, at these international film festivals, the audience here can see those large-scale movies in the theater.


    In the morning, Ronan basically went around the trade fair. Except for Connie to notify the people under her to deal with follow-up matters, he didn''t buy any other films.


    The trade fair was full of author films and experimental films. These films are beneficial to the development of the film industry, but they have little market value.


    As Yu Jiaolong had a banquet at noon, Ronan was about to leave the exhibition center.


    Before leaving, he appropriately expressed the friendly attitude of his international friends.


    "End classmate." Ronan appeared very sincere and said in Chinese: "Thank you for your help this morning."


    "You''re welcome." Wan Qian returned with a polite smile.


    Especially Ronan''s name made Wanqian like it secretly in her heart. This person not only speaks Chinese, but also seems to know the situation very well.


    Some foreigners I met before always like to call them Miss in awkward Chinese. Although the speaker has no other ideas, it is always a bit awkward in my ears.


    Wan Qian didn''t know when she was no longer an honorific name, but faintly became a curse.


    Ronan beckoned to Connie, and Connie immediately sent a slap-sized red envelope over.


    "This is a little gift." Ronan took the envelope and handed it to Wan Qian: "It''s not a precious thing, but a few postcards, on which are the scenery and characters from the movies of Relativity Entertainment."


    Hearing this, Wan Qian took it and said with a polite smile again: "Thank you."


    Ronan took the initiative to stretch out his hand and shook her: "You are welcome, I will stay in Shanghai for a while, and hope to see my classmates again."


    Wanqian smiled, not knowing how to answer the conversation.


    Ronan made a gesture to make a call: "Does the classmate have a mobile phone? I may come back tomorrow, and then I will contact you."


    Wanqian hesitated, but after getting along all morning, she felt that Ronan was a nice, polite and respectful person, not at all like those upstarts.


    "Yes." Wan Qian whispered.


    Ronan said to Connie, "You leave the contact information of your classmates."


    Connie immediately took out her mobile phone and colluded with Wanqian in English.


    Ronan nodded to Wanqian and took the bodyguard and left here first. Wanqian looked at Ronan''s back and left Connie''s phone number.


    At noon, Yu Jiaolong hosted a formal luncheon with all the people from Relativity Entertainment, including Ronan. Only the executives of Yu Jiaolong''s agency were accompanied by other stars.


    Ronan can also understand Yu Jiaolong¡¯s thoughts by changing positions. Among the actors in the East, Yu Jiaolong is the most familiar with him. Even the great director who raised her up wants to contact him through Yu Jiaolong. Long came to convey.


    At this time, if you pull your peers to accompany you, isn''t it just a matchmaking for others?


    Ronan and Yu Jiaolong do not have any conflicts of interest, and the two sides can be considered familiar.


    In the afternoon, two groups of people from Embassy Pictures respectively found a Hungarian company and Media Asia Pictures to discuss matters such as film introduction and copyright.


    Since Ronan had roughly negotiated with the other party, the subsequent negotiations went smoothly and very quickly.


    That 30,000-dollar art movie was just a small deal, not much.


    On Media Asia Pictures, Embassy Pictures paid $500,000 in exchange for 20 old films including the zombie series selected by Ronan, as well as the North American copyright and adaptation rights of Infernal Affairs.


    The Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" is worth more than nothing in North America. It will be shown in the cinema for a few days. No company will invest too much resources on this kind of film. The more you invest, the more you will lose. many.


    This has nothing to do with whether the movie is good or not, whether it is wonderful or not, it is the inevitable result of cultural and market differences.


    Therefore, the greatest value of this film for relativity entertainment is the remake.


    Remake into a gangster film suitable for North American and Western markets.


    Speaking of gangster movies, this is Martin Scorsese''s housekeeper.


    Although Media Asia Pictures did not pay attention to the copyright of this remake, it also made restrictions. From the time the agreement is reached, Relativity Entertainment will not be allowed to shoot this film within the next two years to avoid causing damage to the Hong Kong version. Negative Effects.


    Ronan had enough patience, so he naturally agreed.


    Ronan was very satisfied to get the relevant copyright before "Infernal Affairs" became popular.


    Because of Leonardo¡¯s relationship with the Oscars of "The Infinite Walker" and the completely different evaluations of the East and the West, Ronan has seen a lot of news about "The Infinite Walker" in his previous life. Warner Bros. After the fire, the cost of the remake of "Infernal Affairs" seems to be around $1.7 million.


    Ronan went to the trade fair again afterwards, contacted the finishing classmate, went around the trade fair, and finally found nothing.


    In addition to the "Hero", Ronan is not ready to shoot again.


    In the past two days, news from Embassy Pictures¡¯ branch here has been spreading. Although "Hero" has not been completed, the producer is preparing to hold a small preview during the festival, that is, director Zhang. The so-called gathering of invitations.


    The people invited were not only Embassy Pictures and Miramax, but also Europa Pictures in France, and film distribution companies in the UK and Canada.


    Relativity Entertainment did not participate in the competition section of the film, and Ronan was not interested in the competition section. He participated in an event organized by the organizer, and the director Zhang and Zhang Baimao, who were contacted, wanted to win the film privately.


    But the other party found multiple issuing companies at the same time, and of course they would not sell them privately at a low price, and contact would have no effect.


    Before the end of the film festival, Ronan met Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi in a small theater near Shanghai International Studios.


    Yu Jiaolong waited at the entrance of the theater early. After seeing Ronan and his party, he immediately responded and greeted him warmly.


    "Ronan, go here." Yu Jiaolong led the way like an old friend.


    "Thank you." She was polite, and Ronan was very generous.


    Following Yujiaolong into the theater, at the entrance of the hall, an old farmer-like face and a middle-aged man wearing a white hat are welcoming guests.


    These two people are communicating with a group of Westerners with the help of translators.


    As the distance approached, Ronan could hear that these people were speaking French, and he couldn''t understand what they were saying.


    In French, it should be Europa Pictures in France, which is the company of Luc Besson.


    Of course, the person who came was not Luc Besson.


    "Welcome!" Zhang Baimao greeted him first: "It is an honor for Mr. Anderson to come."


    Ronan smiled and shook hands with him.


    However, Yu Jiaolong came over with good results, and specifically introduced: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson, the owner of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan shook hands with Zhang Guoshi again.


    Zhang Guoshi deliberately took a look at Yujiaolong, and the other party was holding it up with one hand. How could he not see that with a little thought?


    This is telling him in disguise: Look, I have someone in Hollywood, so I don¡¯t have to make your movie.


    Zhang Guoshi knew very well that Yu Jiaolong had emotions towards him.


    Yu Jiaolong is no longer the turbulent little girl back then, but after expressing his emotions appropriately, she stepped aside.


    Although this movie was fooled by Zhang Guoshi, the protagonist became a little girl, but in this situation in China, there is no more suitable director for Zhang Guoshi.


    Ronan didn''t see this. Even if he saw it, he didn''t care. Hollywood''s dealings with this side are just business.


    Just like when he participated in the Golden Jue Film Forum these two days, apart from expressing friendly scenes, he didn¡¯t say much about other aspects, especially the so-called Hollywood and institutional issues raised by director Feng Da and director Jiang. No answer.


    Because it is not necessary.


    Is it possible for him to be a Hollywood person to complain about here? That is just asking for trouble.


    "Two, there is actually no need to be so troublesome." Ronan is as direct as a real Westerner: "Just sell the film to Relativity Entertainment."


    Zhang Guoshi smiled and said: "Mr. Anderson, wait a minute, the film copyright transaction will begin soon."


    Zhang Baimao said: "So many friends from the world have come to participate, and I can''t live up to their kindness."


    After investing so much money and investing so much resources, how can we maximize the benefits? Can''t you say you want to buy, I will sell it to you, right?


    Ronan pretended not to hear, and went straight into the theater, and soon saw Harvey Weinstein.


    The two did not speak, just smiled and nodded.


    The screening of the film began soon, and the film is indeed not fully completed, but it does not affect the theme and overall viewing.


    This film is a simple commodity for Ronan, but for the film industry here can be regarded as a milestone.


    Starting with "Hero", the film industry here has truly entered the commercial era.


    And the film also confirmed Zhang Guoshi''s future commercial film style.


    Stars gather, the scene is magnificent, the pictures are exquisite, and the martial arts design is freehand, combining the traditional artistic conception with the violent aesthetic modeling of action movies.


    In the magnificent scene, Zhang Guoshi has made his best use of color to be vividly and exquisitely displayed, giving the movie a sense of epic and artistic conception similar to that of Akira Kurosawa''s blockbusters. In terms of action design and narrative techniques, this movie It seems to be perfect.


    The colors and images of this film are so beautiful, even dazzling.


    Ronan saw this film again, and some ideas came out uncontrollably, with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as the foreshadowing, "Hero" continues to play magic or sci-fi cards among traditional North American audiences. It works.


    In terms of distribution, continuing the strategy of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the success rate is still extremely high.

 Chapter 382： Give generously

    In the banquet hall of the hotel near the International Studios, Zhang Baimao finished talking about the copyright auction rules and looked at the people from the seven international companies below, he was full of ambition.


    In his opinion, the film "Hero" was made extremely well, and it truly possessed the temperament of an international blockbuster.


    And "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is on the way, giving "Hero" a considerable market foundation.


    Thinking of this, Zhang Baimao turned his head and looked at the old farmer-like face, secretly admiring him. This head is very clear, knowing that he will follow the trend instead of waiting for a while.


    A director who shoots a literary and artistic film is still very sensitive when he changes his business direction.


    This is a good director.


    Now I am waiting to be able to sell a good price internationally.


    His company can only guarantee the domestic distribution of "Hero". Without international distribution capabilities, the international distribution copyright can only be sold.


    Zhang Baimao has not considered the box office share, because domestic companies lack international supervision capabilities, and these international distributors do not bring domestic companies to play. Instead of letting them do tricks on box office accounting, it is better to sell international copyrights.


    "Ah..." Zhang Baimao cleared his throat, and then said, "Everyone has already seen the movie. If you are interested in releasing this film internationally, please make an offer below."


    Some translators have translated according to their respective clients.


    "Should we buy it?"


    The two of the British distribution company were discussing: "Here are Hollywood people."


    The ability of Hollywood distribution companies is not comparable to them.


    "Try it." The speaker immediately raised his voice: "One million dollars."


    This is already a high price for oriental movies. In the past, few international copyrights of oriental movies could sell for more than one million dollars.


    Zhang Baimao was delighted, this was a good start.


    The people from the Canadian company took a look at the British, and they shouted the price so high when they came up. How can they play? Really every oriental movie is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? Forget it, give up.


    In the beginning, Canadians chose to give up.


    Ronan motioned to Connie, and Connie said loudly, "Embassy Pictures, 2 million US dollars."


    The people in the British company subconsciously wanted to shout three million dollars, but reason told him to raise another one million dollars. Such an Oriental movie might not be profitable.


    The international market is huge, but there are not many places that can really accept Oriental movies.


    They know very well that not every Eastern movie is called "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    The hall fell silent for a while, and no one seemed to bid anymore.


    Zhang Guoshi couldn''t help but feel a little anxious. Could it be that the name he has made in a few years is only worth 2 million US dollars in the world?


    On stage, Zhang Baimao first looked at the people at Europa Films, and then at Harvey Weinstein, who represented Miramax.


    Why don''t they bid?


    The people from the British company closed their mouths, and the people from several companies in Canada seemed to come to make soy sauce. They never spoke.


    The truly competitive ones are Embassy Pictures, Miramax and Europa Films.


    "Three million dollars!" The Frenchman bid.


    Ronan glanced at Harvey Weinstein, and it was a bit strange that this fat man could actually calm down.


    Harvey Weinstein is calm, but extremely confident. As a person who imports films from overseas all the year round, he has too much experience in how to deal with these overseas producers and maximize his own interests.


    This film has a selling point. As long as it is guaranteed that the theater is near the Chinese-inhabited area, it may get a good box office.


    Harvey Weinstein certainly does not think that this film can be compared to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is all western core, and the international fame of the director and actors is not comparable to the group of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    He wanted to take this film, but he was unwilling to pay too high a price. Even US$3 million was a bit too high.


    Fortunately, he has a way, and he has used it overseas more than once, and it succeeds most of the time.


    The film companies in these small places dream of entering the international market. As long as they are targeted, it is not difficult to do so.


    Ronan retracted his gaze from Harvey Weinstein and gestured **** to Connie. Connie immediately said, "Embassy Pictures, 5 million US dollars!"


    As soon as the offer was made, the people from Europa Pictures immediately froze.


    Zhang Baimao nodded secretly, and the price of five million U.S. dollars had exceeded the minimum expectations.


    The hall fell silent again, Ronan suddenly felt his eyes turn to his side, and immediately looked over. The fat Harvey Weinstein just turned his head back.


    "Miramax." Harvey Weinstein said suddenly, "25 million dollars!"


    The hall was completely silent, most of the buyer''s eyes fell on Harvey Weinstein, all of which were puzzled and puzzled.


    Twenty-five million dollars? Is Miramax crazy?


    The total box office of all the films of that director Zhang is not worth 20 million US dollars!


    Ronan frowned. What is Harvey Weinstein doing? He certainly wouldn''t think Harvey Weinstein was crazy, but whoever in Hollywood knows the astuteness and calculation of this fat man in buying and selling movies?


    But why does Harvey Weinstein offer such a ridiculously high price for a film that can be taken for at most seven or eight million dollars?


    Is "Hero" really so powerful?


    Ronan tried hard to think about it. The domestic box office of "Hero" seems to be more than 100 million soft sister coins, and the North American box office is about 40-50 million US dollars. The specific figures are not remembered, and other places overseas don''t know much.


    The $25 million buyout is only part of the cost, and there are various publicity and distribution expenses behind it, which is too risky.


    Harvey Weinstein is in a hurry to give Zhang Baimao their money.


    Could it be said that Harvey Weinstein is a deeply hidden flower lover? Ronan flashed this thought.


    Let him believe that a guy who dared to lock foreign directors and producers in a hotel room to force their consent in order to buy a film at a low price, inexplicably offering a high price is a normal behavior, it is impossible.


    Connie looked at Ronan and asked if she wanted to follow up.


    The smile at the corner of Zhang Baimao''s mouth is almost overwhelming. This single selling international copyright can generate profit!


    But he worked hard in the business world for many years, and after all he retained some sense. He looked at Harvey Weinstein and confirmed: "Miramax bid 25 million US dollars?"


    Harvey Weinstein said lightly: "If Miramax wins the bid in the end, Miramax can pay a tenth as a deposit immediately after signing the contract."


    Hearing this, Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi looked at each other, and at the same time relaxed.


    Harvey Weinstein turned his head to look at Ronan and asked: "Ronan, business belongs to business, friendship is friendship, you can bid."


    He is quite confident, with Ronan Anderson''s shrewdness, he would certainly not spend such a high price on this film.


    Ronan smiled and said, "The Embassy Pictures has withdrawn."


    Harvey Weinstein laughed, a little smug in his smile.


    Ronan glanced at the Jewish fat man, his face was calm, but he became more certain that Harvey Weinstein would never pay the $25 million.


    Just now Harvey Weinstein said to pay the deposit first, Ronan remembered something, combined with what he knew about Harvey Weinstein''s personality, it is not difficult to determine the other party''s operation methods.


    "Are there any bids?" Zhang Baimao looked around the hall and confirmed for the last time: "Are there any bids?"


    Seeing that no one responded, he said to Harvey Weinstein: "Mr. Weinstein, the international copyright of "Hero" belongs to Miramax."


    The staff belonging to Zhang Baimao in the hall applauded together, seeming to be extremely satisfied with the result.


    Harvey Weinstein laughed again, and walked over to talk to Zhang Baimao in a low voice. Ronan could not hear him from a distance, but he could guess it. It is estimated that it was an agreement to pay a deposit, formally negotiate and sign an agreement. Time or something.


    Miramax just won the bid, and there are still many processes to go.


    "We gave up completely?" Connie asked in a low voice.


    As an assistant, she knew that Ronan came here this time, one of the main goals was "Hero".


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "We can''t do like Harvey Weinstein. Are we going to bid 30 million US dollars?"


    Coupled with investment in publicity and distribution, the risk will rise exponentially.


    Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi quickly ended their whispered conversation with Harvey Weinstein, sent the others out of the hall, and invited everyone to the banquet in the evening.


    Everyone, including Ronan, declined the invitation.


    Those two did not insist, after all, the high price of 25 million US dollars had already plunged them into excitement.


    For filmmakers of this era, this is absolutely astronomical.


    Never before has a film sold at such a high price internationally.


    As long as it is made public, Zhang Guoshi''s position will turn somersaults upwards, and Zhang Baimao''s net worth will soar.


    Ronan got in the car and told Connie to close the front and back partitions, and said: "Let the people from the Embassy Pictures branch keep an eye on Harvey Weinstein and the producer, and determine when and where they sign the contract. Related The news should reach me as soon as possible."


    "Are we going to fight for this film?" Connie heard Ronan''s intention Ronan smiled and said: "Just try it, even if there is no result in the end, we won''t lose anything. ."


    If Harvey Weinstein really wants to spend $25 million to buy "Hero", he has nothing to say.


    It''s just that he stayed here for a few more days.


    It happened to be able to take a look at Dashanghai at this time, but unfortunately I didn''t bring a beauty here.


    Ronan thought again: "You change a hotel and book a room for me again. The film festival is about to end. After that, you stay with Vinci and let the others return to Los Angeles by business jet."


    Connie asked: "Make the illusion that we are leaving?"


    Ronan nodded: "Well, be more serious."


    Connie said, "I''ll get in touch now."

 Chapter 383： Unbelievable

    In the hotel''s reception room, several lawyers are finalizing the contract to be signed. Harvey Weinstein sat on the sofa and carefully considered the next process. He was confident.


    In the hands of Hollywood giants like him, the producers of these weak overseas films are just plasticine that is kneaded at will.


    Throw a little bait, and it will come up obediently.


    Harvey Weinstein has already learned in detail, that director Zhang has an unusual obsession with Oscars.


    As if getting an Oscar can complete the transformation of life and become a top international director.


    Harvey Weinstein finds it difficult to understand this mentality. Oscars are simply Hollywood self-supplied awards. Do you need foreigners'' recognition as a top oriental director?


    He really couldn''t understand.


    However, this obsession is a good thing for Miramax. With a little operation, Miramax can make good use of it and get a certain amount of benefit from it.


    A middle-aged man entered the room at this time and came to Harvey Weinstein''s side.


    "Boss." The middle-aged man looked very respectful.


    Harvey Weinstein nodded slightly, then asked, "Are you all gone?"


    The middle-aged man quickly replied: ¡°The British and Canadians left Shanghai the day before the end of the film festival. Europa Films left on a flight on the night of the end of the film festival. Ronan Anderson and the people from Relativity Entertainment left yesterday. I I asked someone to find out that the private business jet leased by Relativity Entertainment took off yesterday afternoon."


    "Good." Harvey Weinstein got the ideal good news: "Now we can talk to the producer again."


    He walked out of the reception room in a very good mood, and under the leadership of his assistant, came to the room where Zhang Baimao and others were.


    As at the previous auction, Harvey Weinstein is still prepared.


    Zhang Baimao saw Harvey Weinstein immediately greeted him, and even Zhang Guoshi put down his work and looked over there with attention.


    They have already contacted the media, and as soon as the contract is signed, the news will be released immediately, and their wealth will increase.


    This is an era when everything is looking at money, even in the movie industry.


    "Mr. Weinstein." Zhang Baimao smiled all over his face. From the end of the auction, he was fortunate that he had not traded privately with Relativity Entertainment, otherwise, where would the $25 million be? He saw Harvey Weinstein''s face covered with green dollars, and he couldn''t help saying: "Shall we sign the contract?"


    Zhang Guoshi also came over and said, "There are still media reporters waiting for interviews."


    Originally, he and Zhang Baimao planned to hold a signing ceremony in front of the media to increase their momentum, but Harvey Weinstein refused.


    Harvey Weinstein walked over with an interpreter and said with a smile: "The contract must be signed. However, there is a clause that we need to discuss again."


    Zhang Baimao gave a thud in his heart, with an unpleasant feeling, but thought that the other party would immediately pay a deposit of 2.5 million US dollars, and then he relaxed and asked, "Which clause?"


    Harvey-Weinstein said lightly: "I went back and considered it carefully. The $25 million buyout price is too high, which is very likely to bring losses to Miramax. Therefore, we need to reset the price. "


    Zhang Baimao''s face changed in an instant, and he asked a little bit, and said: "Mr. Weinstein, we have already set the price, why should we change it? We must abide by the verbal agreement reached!"


    Harvey Weinstein didn''t take this to heart at all, and said casually: "This kind of bidding will be a formality. It is a common international practice. The specific price needs to be negotiated."


    Zhang Guoshi already has a very bad feeling, this Hollywood **** has no words!


    Compared with Zhang Guoshi, Zhang Baimao is more tolerant. After all, $25 million is indeed a bit high. He doesn''t want to offend major international publishers. He simply asked: "Mr. Weinstein, how much do you reprice?"


    "Old Zhang." Master Zhang couldn''t help it.


    Zhang Baimao made a look at him, indicating Shaoanbuqi, twenty million dollars is not unacceptable.


    Harvey Weinstein said directly: "The buyout fee is $2.5 million, and we just sign the contract directly."


    "What?" Zhang Baimao couldn''t believe it: "2.5 million dollars?"


    Harvey Weinstein said of course: "This is in line with the value of your film."


    "How can you do this!" Zhang Guoshi was a little anxious for a moment: "How can you be like this as a human being? There is no faith in words! There is no faith in words!"


    The interpreter looked at him and did not speak.


    Zhang Baimao stared at Harvey Weinstein, as if he had met the famous international film merchant for the first time, and the anger in his heart continued to accumulate, like a repressed volcano.


    How can one be so shameless? How can you be so shameless? Sure enough, imperialism will never die! The lackeys of capitalism are not credible!


    Is this the true face of Hollywood?


    Zhang Baimao''s eyes widened: "We can''t accept US$2.5 million!" He reminded: "Europa Films and Embassy Pictures bid far more than US$2.5 million!"


    "Really? Then you can contact them." Harvey-Weinstein looked particularly confident: "They won''t even pay 2 million dollars now."


    He said faintly: "Mr. Zhang, do you think they will come back to buy your film after they fail to bid and leave Shanghai? Even if they come back, they won''t pay a higher price than mine."


    Harvey Weinstein has played similar tricks many times, first squeezing out competitors with a high price, and then backing out a low price.


    It''s not that the producers did not contact other distributors, but when the distributor heard that Miramax was only willing to pay a lower price, those companies were not willing to pay a higher price.


    In more cases, once international filmmakers leave the country where the producer is located, they will never come back in a short time.


    Harvey Weinstein has determined that all the companies that were interested in this film have already left, and these people cannot be called back by Zhang Baimao at all.


    Moreover, like Embassy Pictures and Europa Films, which can really compete with Miramax, there is no shortage of film releases.


    "Don''t sell it!" Zhang Guoshi was quite angry: "We don''t sell it!"


    After listening to the translation, Harvey Weinstein said calmly: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, Miramax is a world-renowned film company, and its head office is Walt Disney. If Miramax claims your The film has major flaws and is not suitable for the international market..."


    While in Shanghai, he could not do anything to lock up Zhang Guoshi, but he also showed the strength of international distributors: "Can your film be sold in the West? You can only hold the international copyright in your hands in the end. "


    Zhang Guoshi was almost mad. This was the first time he saw the shameless face of a Hollywood studio.


    Zhang Baimao''s expression is also green. The influence of these international publishers is indeed great, and he is not sure about the specific situation. If it really becomes a reality, the loss will be too great.


    "We have always been in contact with Ronan Anderson." How could Zhang Baimao get caught with nothing, and is still striving for favorable conditions: "It is not difficult to contact Ronan Anderson..."


    Harvey Weinstein did not waver at all, and said, "Ronan Anderson? Do you know who Ronan Anderson is? A super-rich with a net worth of nearly one billion dollars, do you think that a person like him will be one. A film of limited value, will you come back specifically?"


    Zhang Guoshi held back the tone in his heart and whispered: "I will contact Xiao Zhang later, she has a good relationship with Ronan Anderson."


    Harvey Weinstein knew that he could not blindly high-pressure, and said at the right time: "Two, this instinctively becomes a win-win cooperation. Miramax can make a profit, and you can also make a profit."


    Zhang Baimao almost spit out blood. The shamelessness of this Hollywood boss completely refreshed his knowledge.


    "Do you know what Miramax and I are best at?" Harvey Weinstein asked.


    Although Zhang Guoshi really wanted to scold him, he was concerned about international influence and could only mutter to himself: Of course what he is best at is shamelessness, shamelessness, and no bottom line...


    Originally, he thought his movie circle was dark enough, but now looking at Harvey Weinstein, he feels that the gap between the two sides is as big as the difference in the strength of the film industry.


    Who is he? Let me say that Hollywood is pure and there is no mess, I spray him! Zhang Guoshi was angry.


    Harvey Weinstein didn''t need these two to answer, and said to himself: "I am the best at running Oscars."


    Hearing the word Oscar, Zhang Guoshi''s expression suddenly changed.


    "Best actor award, best director award, best picture award, I have all worked." Harvey Weinstein is confident: "I have won these important awards more than once."


    Zhang Guoshi''s anger suddenly disappeared. Thinking of Harvey Weinstein''s Oscar record, I don''t know why, I feel that Harvey Weinstein''s fat face looks so pleasing to the eye.


    Harvey-Weinstein continued: "This film has the strength to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and Miramax and I will do our best. Two people, if the film is nominated or won the statuette, you will not only Just fame and real profits. Think about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and Ann Lee..."


    Hearing these words, Zhang Baimao gradually calmed down and analyzed the possible pros and cons.


    If you can really get the Oscar, it will definitely explode in China!


    Zhang Guoshi looked at Zhang Baimao frequently, and the Oscar statuette seemed to be hanging in front of him, dangling constantly.


    Harvey Weinstein sneered in his heart, knowing that the situation was under control, he couldn''t help but think of Ronan Anderson.


    That young man is indeed very powerful, but compared to a veteran in the industry like him, his experience is far worse.


    "Lao Zhang..." Zhang Guoshi just said, suddenly there was a knock on the door.


    Zhang Baimao turned his head, with a trace of displeasure, and said, "Please come in."


    The door was opened from the outside, and his deputy came in and said, "Mr. Ronan Anderson is here and wants to see you."

 Chapter 384： Got it

    At this moment, Zhang Baimao seemed to see the savior, as if he had felt sending charcoal in the snow, and said quickly: "Hurry up and invite Mr. Anderson over."


    Zhang Guoshi gave Harvey Weinstein a melancholy, then turned to the door.


    Harvey Weinstein''s expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank. He turned his head and stared at his assistant. The assistant whispered: "The business jet of Relativity Entertainment has indeed gone."


    The door opened, and a familiar face appeared in Harvey Weinstein''s vision.


    Zhang Baimao took almost three steps and took two steps, and quickly greeted him. Once he grasped Ronan''s hand, he said with incomparable enthusiasm, "On behalf of all my colleagues in the New Picture Film Company, I welcome you."


    Ronan shook his hand and said calmly, "Mr. Zhang is too polite."


    Then he shook hands with Zhang Guoshi: "Director Zhang, if you have time, you are welcome to visit Los Angeles."


    Harvey Weinstein also walked over at this time and said, "Ronan, I was surprised to see you."


    Ronan deliberately wondered: "Accident? Harvey, I have been in Shanghai. What''s the surprise?"


    Harvey Weinstein squeezed a smile and said: "I heard that the people who heard about Relativity Entertainment went back yesterday?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, the staff have all gone back. I plan to spend a few days in East Asia, and it is estimated that I will not be able to go back next month."


    As if he really didn''t stay here on purpose.


    Harvey Weinstein couldn''t tell the truth from the fake. He just looked at Ronan. Ronan turned to Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi and said: "Mr. Zhang, Director Zhang, I am going to Mumbai tomorrow. I am here to thank you. The invitation and reception of both of you, and the second is farewell.


    Hearing this, Harvey Weinstein hoped it was true, and Ronan Anderson really just came to say goodbye.


    Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi were stunned at the same time. Didn''t the other party come for "Hero"?


    Ronan rushed to Connie. Connie immediately sent two gift boxes. Ronan gave Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi successively, saying: "This is a souvenir prepared by Relativity Entertainment for this Shanghai trip. Please also The two laughed."


    They are not valuable things, they are all albums and postcards made from the movies of Relativity Entertainment.


    Zhang Baimao accepted the gift box, thinking that Ronan was not here for the film, he couldn''t help being a little anxious, and said quickly: "Mr. Anderson, don''t you know if you are still interested in "Hero"?"


    Zhang Guoshi also came up and said: "We are willing to cooperate with Embassy Pictures."


    Ronan looked at Harvey Weinstein, and then at the two men, with a puzzled look: "Didn''t you reach the copyright agreement for "Hero"?"


    Harvey Weinstein had a little illusion about Ronan, saying: "Yes, we have reached an agreement."


    Just finished talking here, the interpreter over there was already muttering in Zhang Baimao''s ear, and Zhang Baimao immediately retorted: "Mr. Weinstein took the initiative to overturn the bidding agreement reached before."


    There is still a lot of room for his words. If Ronan is not interested, he will talk to Harvey Weinstein next.


    Ronan remained calm and seemed to be thinking about it.


    The two knew that Ronan could understand Chinese and did not need an interpreter. They asked directly in Chinese: "Mr. Anderson, we can re-talk the international copyright transaction of "Hero"."


    Zhang Guoshi also said: "I am personally happy to cooperate with Mr. Anderson and the Embassy Pictures."


    Ronan also asked in Chinese: "Can you know what happened?"


    Zhang Baimao said directly: "Mr. Weinstein is only willing to give 2.5 million US dollars."


    Hearing this, Ronan immediately understood, and Harvey Weinstein used his usual trick again.


    It seems that I was right to stay this time.


    Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi talked with Ronan in Chinese, and Harvey Weinstein, who was unable to speak the language, could not interrupt at all for a while.


    Harvey Weinstein knows very well that it is impossible to get the copyright of "Hero" at a low price of 2.5 million US dollars.


    "I understand what the two of you mean." Ronan said calmly: "Embassy Pictures is willing to cooperate with any friend."


    Harvey Weinstein finally found a chance to interrupt and said: "You two are going to give up working with Miramax?"


    Ronan didn''t mean to take the call, but like a spectator, waiting for Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi to make a choice.


    Thinking of what Harvey Weinstein said before, Zhang Baimao really didn''t want to talk to such a capricious person again, and said: "Mr. Weinstein, we want to talk to Mr. Anderson first."


    He still saved enough face for the other party in his words.


    Harvey Weinstein knew that things were beyond his control and could not be brought back again. He was also a big international publisher, so he nodded at Ronan and turned away.


    Ronan didn¡¯t say anything more. At this time, what he said to Harvey Weinstein was superfluous. He has achieved his goal, and with his current strength and abilities, there is no need to pay too much attention to Harvey Weinstein. Stan.


    After Harvey Weinstein left, Zhang Baimao immediately said: "Mr. Anderson, we can re-discuss the international copyright of "Hero", you see..."


    Ronan was very straightforward and said directly: "I am the most trustworthy person. I offered 5 million US dollars when bidding, and it is still 5 million US dollars. If Mr. Zhang agrees, I will call someone to come back and talk to you specifically. Transaction."


    Although this is twice the actual price offered by Harvey Weinstein, the businessman''s appetite will not be satisfied. Zhang Baimao tentatively said: "Is 5 million dollars a bit low?"


    Ronan smiled: "I have given up on this film before, and the two of you invited me to talk again. You think the price is low, I can only give up."


    Zhang Baimao laughed with him, knowing that he was in a very disadvantaged position.


    He wasn''t dissatisfied with Ronan at all. Instead, he felt that this person was pretty good. Compared with old rascals like Harvey Weinstein, Ronan is a model of Hollywood.


    No matter how much Harvey Weinstein offered, the other party still offered the price at the time of the auction, which is worthy of the words.


    It''s just that my appetite was suddenly lifted by the US$25 million. Now I heard the US$5 million quotation, and I always feel empty, as if the US$20 million I got was flying away all at once.


    Ronan sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, and the two of them had no other choice in a short time.


    Zhang Guoshi suddenly interrupted: "Although Mr. Weinstein is only willing to pay 2.5 million US dollars in copyright fees, he has prepared a series of soft conditions for us, for example, he is going to run Oscars for "Hero". As far as I know, Miramax and Harvey Weinstein is extremely good at running Oscars."


    Ronan said lightly: "I bought "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and I also made the relevant Oscar public relations plan."


    Zhang Baimao understood the old partner''s thoughts and said: "Mr. Anderson, can you run the Oscar for "Hero"?"


    Ronan said directly: "The premise is that I have the copyright. In this case, I will apply for an Oscar nomination for "Hero" for Best Foreign Language Film, but I cannot guarantee that "Hero" will be awarded or nominated."


    He looked at the two people and continued: "Oscars are very variable. If someone tells you at this time, they will definitely win a nomination or even an award for "Hero". I can only say that he is exaggerating."


    Zhang Guoshi was just fascinated by Oscar. Now he is a little calmer. It is not difficult to think of Harvey Weinstein''s unbelievable actions. Is it strange to regret later that this kind of person promises the best foreign language film?


    In contrast, Ronan Anderson''s remarks are responsible attitudes.


    Zhang Baimao also realized that the so-called soft conditions of Harvey Weinstein were very likely to fool them. He didn''t want to talk to Harvey Weinstein anymore, and said: "Mr. Anderson, we are done. In terms of trading, when do you plan to release it?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "No later than December. I will run "Hero" in the same way as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". It will be screened in Los Angeles in December, and then expanded in January. "


    He looked at Zhang Guoshi: "Director Zhang intends to attack the Oscars. I suggest that you take the film to North America in September, and make relevant preparations from the Toronto Film Festival to expand the film¡¯s publicity and influence."


    Compared with Harvey Weinstein''s empty words, Ronan''s words are undoubtedly highly credible.


    Zhang Guoshi has become addicted to Oscars and said: "I hope Embassy Pictures can make a plan for us."


    "If we are a partner, there is definitely no problem." Ronan said with a smile: "Heroes can be nominated for an Oscar. We win both ways."


    Frankly speaking, the possibility of winning is very small, but there is still room for nomination.


    "Okay." Zhang Guoshi was obviously a little excited: "Everything, please Mr. Anderson."


    Zhang Baimao also said: "I hope this is the beginning of our successful cooperation."


    Ronan stretched out his hand and shook their hands, and said, "I hope so too."


    The three of them have reached their intention . Others will naturally discuss the following matters. They won the international distribution copyright of "Hero" for US$5 million. Ronan also achieved the purpose of this trip.


    That night, Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi hosted a banquet for Ronan, and they also specially invited Yu Jiaolong to accompany them.


    Yu Jiaolong was not a chaste woman either. She once expressed certain intentions, but Ronan tactfully refused, mainly because she was worried about causing some unnecessary trouble.


    Two days later, Ronan left Shanghai on a flight and flew to Mumbai, India. He met with people from the Mountain Foundation and confirmed that the two sides would continue to cooperate. Then he went to Germany to meet Tony Koch, and the two sides would continue to operate Germany. Tax rebate benefits.


    It was not until the beginning of July that he returned to Los Angeles, and there was good news from the Embassy Film Industry. The agreement was officially signed and the international copyright of "Hero" was obtained.


    In addition to the entire Eastern market, the distribution of "Hero" in other countries and regions will be fully responsible for the Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan also asked Embassy Pictures to hire a team that had previously operated "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to formulate relevant plans for "Hero".

 Chapter 385： The man at the top of the food chain

    This trip to Shanghai, Relativity Entertainment has gained quite well. It not only won the international distribution copyright of the planned "Hero", but also obtained some old film licenses from Media Asia Pictures and the film adaptation of "Infernal Affairs" copyright.


    In terms of previous lives, the most valuable one is undoubtedly the right to adapt "Infernal Affairs."


    As for the North American distribution rights of "Infernal Affairs", in Ronan''s eyes, at best, it is just a start.


    It is impossible for this film to earn back the $200,000 invested in it in a short period of time. If you want to recover the cost of this transaction, it still depends on the future adaptation.


    If the "Three Years and Three Years" and "I Want to Be a Good Man" in the previous Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" are full of poetic romance, the protagonists of "Infernal Affairs" are talking about grass all day long. Grass go.


    Gangs, swear words are common.


    Following the formal signing of an agreement between Relativity Entertainment and Media Asia, Ronan also got the full version of the script, but only the first one, no second one.


    Before this film was shot, including Liu Weiqiang and Media Asia Pictures, they were not very confident, so they didn''t even consider the sequel.


    Therefore, there is no need to worry about adapting the North American version of the script.


    The screenwriter is looking for someone familiar with the gang theme, and the director will contact Martin Scorsese after a while.


    Ronan specifically inquired, Martin Scorsese is now thinking about Oscars. The new film "New York Gangs" will be released in December, indicating the year''s Oscar.


    It is said that he is also preparing to continue to cooperate with Leonardo DiCaprio, preparing to put the life of the famous Howard Hughes on the big screen.


    Martin Scorsese has become good friends with Leonardo.


    In the previous life, "The Infinite Walker" was also a collaboration between the two. Leonardo was the leading actor, followed by Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg.


    I forgot what the heroine''s name was. I only remember that she often appeared in horror movies later and became a professional horror heroine.


    Also invited Leonardo to be the leading actor?


    Ronan felt that his relationship with Leonardo seemed a bit difficult.


    Suddenly, Ronan remembered something. At a certain party, I didn''t know whether it was Will Smith or Tom Cruise. If the three of them had a chance, they could collaborate on a movie.


    It is not the cooperation of actors and producers, but the cooperation of both actors.


    There are four major roles in "Infinite Walker"...no, it should be five major roles. Those who love and kill each other need certain acting skills. It seems that Will Smith and Tom Cruise can play them?


    It seems to be an opportunity indeed.


    Ronan thought for a while and planned to talk to Tom Cruise and Will Smith after the script was adapted into a version suitable for North America.


    After handing the script to Shahai Entertainment and informing them to find a suitable gang-themed screenwriter, Ronan temporarily put "Infernal Walker" aside, called Netflix''s Mark Randolph and asked him to talk to the Embassy Film Industry. The authorization of those old movies.


    Netflix''s film library is also expanding. On the last Saturday of June, Netflix created its best performance since its establishment-the average daily shipment volume reached 100,000 pieces!


    Although there has been a decline in the future, the average daily shipment volume in June has stabilized at more than 60,000 pieces.


    Throughout June, Netflix''s total shipments reached 2 million units.


    The increase in shipments has also effectively reduced costs. Netflix''s average cost per order has fallen below US$2.


    FedEx can''t wait to sign a long-term cooperation plan with Netflix.


    In fact, many of Netflix''s problems were naturally solved effectively after the company''s business volume increased.


    The DVD boom will not last long, Ronan is also considering the timing of Netflix''s transformation.


    The most important thing about streaming media is undoubtedly content and channels.


    Without high-quality content, users cannot be attracted. This aspect is the top priority.


    Ronan''s initial plan is two parts, drama plus variety shows.


    Ronan already had an idea about the drama, and he took time to write the outline of the script.


    This is a story about salvation. In order to save his brother who was framed and imprisoned, the actor plans to escape from prison and successfully escapes...


    Ronan intends to write the script outline and main character settings, and then hand it over to the screenwriting department to complete.


    Variety shows, the most popular in North America at present are undoubtedly various types of talent shows.


    This can be said to be a relatively unfamiliar piece for Ronan. In his previous life, he was not responsible for this aspect of the business, and he rarely watched various shows, so he has never planned in this aspect.


    But most male viewers watch a reality show, and Ronan is no exception. After all, there are really too few netizens who have never heard of the "man at the top of the food chain".


    A knife to break the world, pinch the head is the taste of chicken.


    Ronan has watched many episodes, which can also be said to be the variety show he has watched the most.


    Bell Grylls, a wild explorer who specializes in danger and death, has traveled all over the world''s most sinister and barren despair.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Bell seemed to be a celebrity before hosting "Survival from the Wild".


    He specifically checked the Internet, and he found the name of Bell Grylls.


    In 1997, Bell reached the Amadabram Peak in the Himalayas as a young British climber. In 1998, as the youngest climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest.


    Last year, in order to help the Royal National Lifeboat Association of the United Kingdom, Bell led his team to drive a water bike around the British Isles.


    At the same time, the book "Face" was published, telling the story of Belden''s journey to the summit of Everest.


    This guy is already a small celebrity.


    Ronan collected some information about Bell Grylls through the Internet, then asked Connie to print it out, and then called Robert Lee.


    Two days later, Robert Lee returned to Los Angeles from New York and immediately came to see Ronan.


    "When you called me, I was ready to sign a contract with Rosalind Weissman." Robert Lee roughly said the focus of the previous phase: "One million dollars buyout, "Queen Bee and The movie copyright of "Fucking Bugs" is ours."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "You are doing better and better."


    Robert Lee replied with a smile: "The main reason is the support of powerful companies. Mary told me some time ago that with the support of funds, channels, and platforms, our work looks more complicated than before, but in fact we are doing it. It''s too simple."


    Ronan said: "So, we can''t stop, we must continue to grow and develop."


    "Yes, there is a big company as a backer." Robert Lee went and took a glass of water for himself: "I don''t want to live the hard days before."


    After Robert Lee finished drinking a glass of water, Ronan gave Connie''s printed information to Robert Lee, saying: "Take a few days off, and then go to England to find this former soldier named Bell Grylls. , Tell him that Relativity Entertainment is interested in cooperating with him on adventure shows."


    Robert Lee looked at the information: "A former veteran of the British Air Force Secret Service? Ever climbed Mount Everest? Has published a book? He is a celebrity."


    "You go and meet him in person." Ronan told him: "This person may be very adventurous or expeditionary. Before meeting him, let the people from the British branch of Embassy Pictures collect more information for you. I have a shooting adventure. The idea of ??the show, this person is very suitable."


    Robert-Lee knew very well that only by making targeted preparations could the conversation be easier and smoother. After reading the information once, he immediately put it away and said: "I will call the people in the British branch. Bell- Grylls is a celebrity and relevant information is not difficult to collect."


    In the following days, relevant information was passed on from the UK. Bell Grylls is not only a celebrity, he has participated in some shows, but also has close relations with several charities of the British royal family. It is obviously not an ordinary person.


    In fact, this is also good, the possibility of telling Bell Grylls cooperation is very high.


    After Robert Lee got the relevant information, he immediately set off for the UK to meet Bell Grylls in person.


    Ronan is very relieved of Robert Lee''s ability. Now Robert Lee can be regarded as a negotiator of Relativity Entertainment and one of the main external leaders of Relativity Entertainment.


    In terms of internal operation and management, Robert Iger is responsible. After fine-tuning the head office and several subsidiaries, Robert Iger has stabilized the rudder of the big ship of Relativity Entertainment, and his capabilities have also been unanimously recognized.


    Ronan was also able to escape from the tedious daily studio and focus on the most advantageous content production.


    He has been serving as the chief creative officer of Shahai Entertainment, and he has no plan to let go of this position in a short time. All the projects established by Shahai Entertainment must be reviewed by him in the end.


    The unique huge advantage is too wasteful if it is not used.


    In addition, Ronan''s strategy of finding investment for film and television projects has never been relaxed. Scott went to Australia again to discuss the financing of the Pacific Film Foundation with two banks in Australia.


    Hollywood''s film investment will get higher and higher, and Ronan is also preparing for the real expansion of the production scale.


    In the last ten years of the last century, the increase in revenue from multiple channels has driven the production costs of Hollywood movies soaring. The average cost of major production companies has increased more than ten times on the basis of 5 million, and there are also more than 30 million US dollars on average. Marketing costs are not included.


    If a production company wants to maintain a stable output, it must continue to look for off-site funds to ease the risk of film investment and increase operating profits.


    Ronan has seen very clearly through the dynamics in the circle, at most next year, Hollywood will fully open up to private equity funds.


    In this era where the Internet continues to accelerate, the frequency of content creation is also accelerating.


    To maximize the effectiveness of gradually exaggerated channels, you must provide enough content.

 Chapter 386： The voice actor of Page

    In terms of content production, the business scale of Relativity Entertainment is getting bigger and bigger. Ronan took the time to watch several crews. The two crews of "Hurricane Rescue" and "Summer of Jeans" all finished shooting and moved to post-production. The crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" also returned to Los Angeles from Rosario and started shooting the interior of the studio.


    Ronan participated in the final audition for the heroine of "Rivals of the People" and personally finalized Charlize Theron to star.


    Due to his busy work, he did not talk to the South African diamond, but asked the crew to negotiate the final contract with the other party.


    Afterwards, Ronan called Mrs. Seyfried and asked her to take Amanda Seyfried to Shahai Entertainment. At the same time, he informed the Scotts and his wife that they brought a pair of children Taylor and Austin. I found some children of different ages in the homes of company employees, and took them into the drawing room with Chris Reynolds.


    "What do you want me to do?" Amanda Seyfried sat next to Ronan and pointed to the children who had made a few rows in front: "Let me take care of the children for you?"


    Mrs. Seyfried on the other side glanced at Amanda and said nothing.


    Ronan motioned to the huge screen of the pull-down studio with his eyes: "The company''s animation department has newly produced a short film. I want to see the acceptance of children of different ages."


    Amanda said slightly dissatisfied: "I am sixteen years old, I am not a child anymore."


    Ronan whispered: "This is suitable for all ages."


    Amanda didn''t continue the topic, and instead said: "You promised me to come and watch my filming, but after several visits to the crew, they all hurried around and didn''t speak to me."


    Ronan said, "Because the director Abrams did a great job, I am very relieved of him."


    Amanda lowered her head, and then said: "This is my first movie to be a heroine."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan smiled: "I won''t miss your premiere."


    Amanda guessed that in Ronan¡¯s eyes, she had always been a child, which made her a little helpless. After thinking for a while, she glanced at her mother and saw that she was chatting with the person named Scott, and she was a little closer to Ronan. Some, lowered his voice and said, "My mother has taken care of me a little bit. I rented a small apartment in Burbank with my salary. I can move out of my house to live in an apartment on weekends. Which weekend do you have time? You can visit me. ."


    Ronan wanted to ask what to play? But considering his tall personality, he said: "I will call you when I have time."


    Amanda thought Ronan was playing her perfunctory, and shook her head slightly disappointed. Just about to say something, Chris Reynolds turned off the lights in the pull-out room at this time, and the screen was lit up.


    A pink pig came from outside the screen, stood in the middle of the grass, and said, "I''m Peppa..."


    This is obviously a trial dubbing by a female employee of the animation studio. The voice seems a bit mature, not suitable for Peppa Pig¡¯s age, but it does not prevent most children from staring at the curtain and continuing to look down.


    Since the animation studio was established in a short time, the animations made were not long, only a few minutes, not all completed, and part of the rendering was not in place. If you want to participate in the Oscar competition for the best animated short film, there is still a lot of work to do.


    But most of the younger children watch it with gusto.


    This does not include Amanda Seyfried, who just watched it for a while before she lost interest.


    A girl who came out as a model in her early ten years, has been in the film crew and society for several years, and her psychological maturity far exceeds her peers.


    This kind of naive animation is of course not in sight.


    The animation soon finished playing, and Chris Reynolds played it again, and when it finished playing the second time, he turned on the lights in the room.


    "Nothing?" The speaker was Taylor''s brother Austin, and the milky voice sounded: "I want it! I want it!"


    The chubby Taylor gave his brother a hand: "Shut up, Austin! You are so ashamed!"


    Austin seemed to be a little afraid of her sister, and closed her mouth obediently.


    Ronan looked at Amanda Seyfried: "What do you think of the film?"


    Amanda Seyfried is different from other kids. After all, she is an insider in Hollywood. She knows Ronan is collecting feedback from the audience. To tell the truth: "It''s too naive for me, and there is no attraction."


    She further said: "If I see such a program on TV, I will choose to change the channel as soon as possible."


    Ronan nodded, and someone next to him had already written down what Amanda had said.


    In the front, Chris Reynolds, as the project leader and director, has personally asked those children. His children are sitting in the front row. As a father, he certainly knows how to communicate with them.


    Tyler and Austin in front of Ronan heard what he asked Amanda, and they all turned their heads and asked me quickly.


    "Does it look good?" Ronan asked.


    Austin was about to speak when Taylor grabbed a hand: "I''ll come first!"


    The little boy could only shut his mouth again aggrieved, tears began to flow in his eyes, but Taylor glared at him, and Austin did not dare to cry.


    "Little pig is very cute." Taylor''s chubby face was full of smiles: "It''s pretty good-looking, more interesting than "Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck", but the voice is not so good..."


    This word reached the ears of a female employee of the animation studio, and she suddenly felt cold sweat.


    Peppa Pig''s voice is temporarily matched by her, it belongs to the temporary driving the duck to the shelves.


    No way, the animation studio has not hired a voice actor for the time being, and can only temporarily find her own guest, and this female employee is the only person in the studio with real performance experience.


    "Yes, Tyler is right!" Austin seemed to be flattering her sister: "This little pig speaks like an adult, just like a mother."


    Ronan nodded, and must change to a professional voice actor.


    He suddenly thought of something and turned his head and asked, "Amanda, I remember you had professional vocal training?"


    Amanda immediately guessed Ronan''s thoughts and shook her head quickly: "Ronan, I am sixteen years old."


    Ronan thought for a while, Amanda Seyfried''s voice may change as she ages, which is really not appropriate.


    This can''t be forced, let''s find other suitable candidates.


    Tyler heard the conversation between Ronan and Amanda, first looked at Amanda, then at Ronan, and asked, "Are you talking about Peppa''s dubbing?"


    Amanda''s big eyes rolled, and suddenly an idea popped out: "Your name is Taylor, right?"


    "Yes." Taylor looked at Amanda curiously, feeling that this person looked like an extra-large Barbie doll, both beautiful and cute.


    It''s not like myself, don''t tell me the chubby, his teeth are still missing.


    If she grew up to be so beautiful, how good would it be?


    "You said that Peppa''s voice is not good." Amanda said deliberately, "I think your voice is good."


    She curiously asked: "Have you ever practiced professional vocalization?"


    Taylor is just a little fat girl. On how his heart can compare to the current Amanda Seyfried, he was immediately put out: "I am studying vocal music and singing..."


    Amanda looked at Ronan: "You kid is more suitable than me."


    She was really worried that Ronan would grab the bag and let her dub Peppa Pig. Forcibly rejecting it seemed inappropriate. Maybe it would affect Ronan''s view of herself...


    Taylor was already twelve or thirteen years old, and he could understand the meaning of some words. He immediately asked: "Ronan, are you going to find a voice for Peppa again?"


    Ronan said: "I am ready to find a long-term candidate."


    "Can I do it?" Taylor''s face was full of eagerness: "Do you think I can do it?"


    Ronan glanced at her and said directly: "Do you want to voice Peppa? Ask your father and mother first."


    Taylor curled his lips: "Oh, okay, I''ll ask Dad. But Ronan, you have to help me, my dad always listens to your suggestions."


    Ronan said, "If your parents have no objection, you can try it."


    "Okay!" Taylor immediately stood up and went to find the Scotts.


    Contrary to Ronan''s expectation, the Scotts are very open. It seems that they are often in contact with the industry. They are not opposed to Taylor''s competition for the voice of Peppa Pig.


    After the trial meeting, Scott specifically found Ronan and talked a few words.


    Ronan greeted Chris Reynolds and asked him to directly add Tyler to Peppa Pig''s audition list.


    It seems interesting to think about it.


    It''s a pity that Taylor is still young, otherwise it would be more interesting to write a song to Peppa Pig.


    Maybe when he gets older in the future, Taylor will treat Peppa Pig like his ex-boyfriend, maybe?


    "Ronan, don''t forget to call me."


    When leaving Shahai Entertainment, Amanda specially reminded Ronan: "I have time on weekends."


    Ronan sent Seyfried mother and daughter out of the company and said, "I remember."


    Mrs. Seyfried didn''t interrupt After saying goodbye to Ronan, she took Amanda out of the office building and got into a red Cadillac, but did not start the car immediately.


    "Honey." She reminded: "You and Ronan Anderson are a little too close."


    Amanda smiled and said, "We have always been friends."


    As a mother, Mrs. Seyfried can guess some of Amanda''s thoughts. After all, she also came from this age and said directly: "You have a good impression of Ronan. I can understand that he is indeed a very good person. People, but I want to remind you that there are some rumors about Ronan in the circle and his relationship with some female stars..."


    "He is a producer and a very successful producer. There are always women who will take the initiative to lean on." Amanda doesn''t seem to care at all. "Isn''t this all in this circle? Ronan is just a normal man, he is better than It¡¯s much better for most of the producers."


    "You..." Mrs. Seyfried didn''t know what to say for a while.


    Amanda changed the subject: "Mom, let''s go home, I''m hungry."

 Chapter 387： despicable Me

    In the animation studio of Shahai Entertainment, Chris Reynolds walked with Ronan among the computers. Those employees in their 20s and 30s were sitting in front of the computers, busy with their work.


    Ronan also knows some computer animation production processes in general these days, knowing that these people are doing renderings for Peppa Pig.


    After leaving the studio and entering an independent office, Chris Reynolds said to Ronan: ¡°Forty-five new recruits, all of whom have more than one year of relevant industry experience, have begun to participate in the "Pig Pig" project."


    Ronan sat on a sofa and said, "The manpower continues to expand. I want the studio to have the ability to start two animated feature films at the same time in the future."


    Chris Reynolds heard Ronan''s ambitions and said: "We will recruit for a long time, and weed out those unqualified personnel."


    "You can control this," Ronan said.


    After all, a commercial company is not a place to feed idlers. Appropriate supplementation of fresh blood instead of aging personnel can maintain the vitality of the entire company.


    In some ways, this seems a bit ruthless, but the company''s operation is too humane, and the company is not far from death.


    Chris Reynolds said: ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to find people at this stage. Since the rise of Pixar Studios, major film companies have focused on computer animation feature films and have established their own animation production departments. , DreamWorks, Blue Sky, and other animation studios launched computer animation feature films without exception. Like the previous Fox Animation, the dismissal of personnel is appearing on a large scale."


    Ronan sighed lightly and said: "Any industry needs a process to grow and develop, and there must be people who fall on the road."


    Chris Reynolds said with a smile: "I have fallen down once, and I don''t want to experience it again."


    Frankly speaking, he cherishes the second chance given by Relativity Entertainment and Ronan very much.


    Falling down on the feature animation, he wants to stand up again on the feature animation.


    Chris Reynolds asked: "Peppa Pig is a hands-on work. After the short film is produced, it will be handed over to a team. Other teams can''t be idle. Can we plan a feature film?"


    Ronan did not expect that people like Chris Reynolds were so enthusiastic about their work that they worked overtime to produce a short film sample of "Peppa Pig", which far exceeded his expectations.


    But when you think about it, it¡¯s not difficult to see the psychology of these people. A group of losers who were swept out by Fox in the 20th century are eager to prove their abilities.


    This is to prove yourself to the new company, but also to the old company.


    Ronan feels that if this kind of enthusiasm for work is too radical, it may lead to some unsatisfactory results, but it cannot be suppressed, and a channel for enthusiasm must be given.


    Just "Little Pig Page" is obviously not enough.


    Ronan thought a little, and said, "You have done your best to complete the animated short film of Peppa Pig in the past two months. I already have an idea for the movie." He reminded: "Chris, you control the pace of work. , I will come up with a preliminary animated feature film plan as soon as possible, but still start with a short film."


    Chris Reynolds is a smart man. Just a little reminder, he understood what Ronan was talking about, and immediately said: "I know, I will remind the employees below."


    Ronan cheered up: "I believe in your strength."


    After leaving the animation studio, Ronan found George Clint again and talked about the production issues of the meeting. At present, all the specific production work of Shahai Entertainment has been in charge of George Clint, and has undergone several crew experience. , Especially the field work experience of the two crews of "The Bourne" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", George Clint''s ability has improved significantly, enough to deal with most of the crew''s affairs.


    To say how brilliant and talented George Clint is, that may not be true. In Hollywood, it is at the upper-middle level, but George Clint is at an age when he is strong and has enough experience. , Encountered the best opportunity, and then exerted his abilities. From a department head of a small company, he gradually grew to the CEO of a medium-sized production company.


    The film industry is very talented, but there are too many people with talent but no opportunity.


    "By the way, Ronan." George Clint said: "Gilmore del Toro said some time ago that he was planning a new project. After the release of "Reaper 2", I want to talk to you about the new Project matter."


    Ronan said, "Fatal Corner 2 is still waiting for him as the director."


    Gilmour Del Toro signed the director contract for three films at one time. "Reaper is Coming 2" because James Wong withdrew from directing "Universal Manhunt", Ronan had to put Gilmour Del Toro on Torola is here to direct "Death Is Coming 2".


    George Clint said: "He is ready to direct "Fatal Corner 2", and the new project is after "Fatal Corner 2".


    Ronan nodded: "I will contact him. I guess he won''t have time before the movie is released."


    "Reaper is coming 2" will be released soon, and Gilmour Del Toro is running a publicity announcement with the crew in the United States.


    George Clint reminded: "Gilmore Del Toro is going to direct "Fatal Turn 2" and "Reaper is Coming 3" will have to change director at that time."


    "What are your thoughts?" Ronan asked directly.


    George Clint obviously had an idea, and said: "Why don''t we invite James Wong back again, it will be a big publicity stunt, and "Cosmos Hunt" is far from the expectations of Sony Columbia, James- Huang¡¯s director¡¯s pay will not be much higher than when he directed the first film."


    In Hollywood, the director¡¯s remuneration is directly linked to the box office performance of the last two films. "Universal Manhunt" can be said to be a blow to James Huang¡¯s rising directorship.


    The production cost of this film is as high as US$50 million, plus the investment in publicity and other aspects, it is expected to cost more than US$70 million, but the total global box office of the film is only more than US$72 million.


    It is conceivable that this film will not be able to pay back in a short time.


    It is not only James Huang that is affected, but also Jet Lee. Before "Universal Pursuit", Jet Lee was firmly in the second line of Hollywood. This can be said to be the key to Jet Lee''s first line.


    "Universal Pursuit" did not meet expectations, which seriously affected Jett Lee''s salary and status in Hollywood, and even cut off his hope of impact.


    The investment in "Universal Mandate" is relatively large, but the income is not as good as that of "Fatal Romeo" and "Dragon Kiss".


    As for James Huang, the failure of the transition will also affect him in all aspects.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Just do what you said, find an opportunity, and we will contact James Huang separately. Anyway, they are all our old friends. Give him a hand."


    I hope James Huang can stay calm for a few more years and stop doing "Dragon Ball".


    George Clint said: "I have sent James Huang an invitation to participate in the premiere of "Death is Coming 2."


    Ronan nodded, and rarely said: "Old friends who started a business together, please help if you can."


    This is also a matter of mutual benefit.


    Discussing the movie project with George Clint until after get off work, Ronan left Shahai Entertainment and returned directly to Beverly Hills.


    When Ronan came to the house, after a simple wash, the housekeeper Nikia came over and said: "Mr. Cruise sent a batch of red wine and champagne from France, and I have sent them to the cellar."


    "I see." Ronan had received a call from Tom Cruise before, thought about it, and said: "You personally buy the best Cuban cigars, contact Tom''s butler, and send them to Tom''s house."


    He then added: "Purchase two copies, and Will Smith will send one copy."


    Unlike Ronan who does not smoke, both Tom Cruise and Will Smith smoke cigars.


    "Okay." Nikia wrote it down.


    After dinner, Ronan came to the study, read the book first, and then finished the finishing work of the TV drama script setting, and saved it to the USB flash drive. He planned to transfer Connie directly to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment tomorrow.


    Just like a producer like Jerry Bruckheimer who initiates film projects with creativity, Ronan only needs to provide ideas and skeletons, and the remaining work will naturally be completed by a streamlined team.


    Ronan did not go to rest, but was about to start working on the basic settings of the animated feature film.


    He took the manuscript paper and directly drew a capsule-like oval shape on it with a carbon pen, then added small limbs and corresponding facial features, and finally a particularly prominent large glasses.


    Although the painting level is very average, the structure of the little yellow man is very simple.


    Yes, the characters in this animated feature film must have minions.


    Since Shahai Entertainment''s animation studio was separated from the 20th Century Fox Animation Department Ronan''s first animated feature film was of course the "Despicable Me".


    The Eastern translation is called "Despicable Me".


    This can also be said to be a feature-length animated film with a supporting role much better than the protagonist. The most impressive thing in "Despicable Me" is undoubtedly the Minion.


    Even after the Minions became independent as a movie, their popularity surpassed that of "Despicable Me" with the male protagonist Gru.


    Ronan plans to wait for most of the animation studios to leave the "Little Pig Page" project and switch to the production of real animated feature films, but before the "Despicable Me" project starts, first get a little yellow man The video comes out.


    And short films have to determine some styles of future animated feature films.


    Nowadays, Pixar Studio''s films are selling truth, goodness and beauty, DreamWorks Animation Studio is on the anti-classical road without looking back, and Blue Sky Studio has not established its own style.


    What style do you need for an animated feature film in which the minions occupy an important position? Of course it''s idiot and cute.

 Chapter 388： See the truth in adversity

    Ronan is not in a hurry for the setting of characters in animated feature films such as Gelu, but first wrote the setting of the Minions. The basis is undoubtedly the origin of Minions.


    Ronan intends to completely determine the origin of the little yellow man from the beginning, instead of eating books later.


    In the previous life, in the "Despicable Me" series, Lighting Entertainment set the Minion as a capsule-shaped creature composed of mashed banana, mutant DNA and fatty acids by Dr. Gru and Nephalio. In the independent movie of Minion In "Little Yellow Man with Big Eyes", the little yellow man is a single-celled creature that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago. The history of the little yellow man can be traced back at least to the dinosaur period.


    "Little Yellow Guy with Big Eyes" is a movie that appeared after the little yellow guy became popular.


    There is no doubt that the producer lighting entertainment is very simply eating books.


    In the face of commercial interests, eating books is not a big deal.


    For example, the famous book-eating **** Blizzard has even become a habit of eating books, slapping his tough cheeks all at once, not caring about blushing and pain.


    Although Blizzard feels nothing, it makes players feel very painful.


    Ronan had no doubt that as long as there were commercial interests to dig, Blizzard might be able to wash Alsace out of it one day.


    When the whitewashed prince appears on the continent of Lordaeron with the joy of fire, the players must first go and hold Uther''s coffin board...


    The official book-eating is definitely the existence of invincible plus Hearthstone.


    As Luo Nan recalled, he wrote down the settings of the little yellow man: for example, if you want to fight infighting, if you start a fight, there will be more than a dozen sparring, and the most important thing is to use a bazooka; Strange talent for messing up. They have extremely powerful performance capabilities and can be in any profession.


    Then there is the language of the minions.


    The little yellow man may not understand a word, but if you listen carefully, you can still hear that many syllables are from human language.


    Ronan thought for a while and set it to be a mixture of English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.


    It really doesn''t work, he can demonstrate it then.


    Minions are the key to this series. In the next few days, Ronan was busy setting up almost everything except for the promotion and release of "Reaper Here 2".


    It was the appearance of the minions in the previous life, which made the movie "Despicable Me" a big hit when the entire animation plot was not very brilliant.


    In a sense, the success of "Despicable Me" is due to the performance of the minions.


    Another big significance of the existence of the little yellow man is that it is easy to sell all kinds of dolls and figurines, which is an absolute peripheral revenue weapon.


    A week later, Ronan passed a set of settings to Shahai Entertainment''s animation studio, which will be further refined by these computer animation experts.


    July also enters the third week, and "Reaper is Coming 2" will be released soon.


    As it is still in the summer, although the newly released movies are not produced in the first-line, there are a lot of movies that are opened at the same time.


    The large-scale filming of "Reaper is Coming 2" on the same weekend includes Sony Columbia Pictures'' "Little Mouse 2" and Warner Bros.''s monster horror film "Eight Legs".


    Ronan has seen these two films in his previous life. Needless to say, Stuart¡¯s little mouse is quite famous.


    An unpopular movie like "Eight-Legged Monster" can enter Ronan''s field of vision in his previous life, mainly because of the later famous Scarlett Johansson starring in it.


    The black widow nowadays hasn''t become Aunt Si, she is still a pretty beautiful girl.


    Because of the great success of the first part of "Reaper Is Coming", the production cost of the second part was as high as 22 million US dollars. Embassy Pictures held a large-scale premiere for the film at the Hollywood Chiefs Rock Theater.


    A large number of horror film fans came to the premiere.


    Ronan was interviewed by reporters in the interview area.


    "Mr. Anderson, it is said that this film is the first horror film with a scale of more than 3,000 theaters." A reporter asked loudly, "Is this true?"


    Ronan seemed very calm: "It''s true, this film is very good. We actively contact the cinema to ensure that every audience can watch the film nearby."


    A young reporter said provocatively: "The horror film that opened the same weekend and "Eight-legged", which one do you think is better?"


    Ronan continued to implement the strategy of not having to waver at this stage, and said: "Sorry, I have to wait until I read "Eight-Legged Monster" before I can answer your question."


    It seems that there are a lot of films with spiders as the theme this year. In May, "Spider-Man" went viral, and the global box office went straight to 780 million. This monster horror film with spiders as the theme may not have a good prospect.


    When connected with "Spider-Man", Ronan suddenly remembered a sentence from his previous life, what should I say?


    Spiders are no more than three, so must they be retaken after three?


    In the following interview, Ronan began to blow up his own film.


    How can you be famous as a publicity blog?


    In addition, Ronan also focused on the **** of death: "This movie is developed from the idea that death is all around us. "Reaper is here again" is inquiring about the universal fear that death is everywhere. It may It¡¯s in your car or bathroom. This idea is not an unrealistic product that can only stay on the big screen. It will come back home with you and make you worry about it."


    Gilmour del Toro, who was interviewed next to him, seemed to have heard Ronan¡¯s words and said at this time: ¡°The film is related to supernatural feelings. Some things in this world are not normal. If you are careless, you will ruin yourself. . Dental clinics, hospitals, hand stuck in the drain... all these events and places are abnormal, and then add death to them, wonderful and scary movie settings spontaneously arise."


    After accepting the interview, Ronan and Gilmour del Toro left the interview area and walked towards the photo area with the billboard in the background of Netflix.


    Gilmour del Toro rushed back from a field promotion yesterday. This is the first time I saw Ronan after the film was finished. While there was no one, he whispered: "Ronan, I have a new project. When I finish directing the next "Fatal Turn", I want to try a new theme."


    Ronan knew that this fat man was capable, and said, "Gilmore, tell me what you think. I like working with old friends."


    Gilmour Del Toro said directly: "I have read a comic and want to try to adapt it into a movie. I have already contacted the comic publisher and they do not reject adaptation."


    Ronan nodded: "Man changing superhero movies?"


    Since the release of "Spider-Man", this respect has followed the trend quite well.


    The follow suit of Hollywood movies is no better than the Hong Kong movie.


    Gilmour Del Toro said: "The Hellboy under Dark Horse Comics, I think it suits my style very well."


    ""Hellboy"?" Ronan hadn''t read the manga, but instantly thought of the red monster with its horns off.


    This does belong to the category of comic superheroes, but to be precise, Hellboy is an anti-superhero comic character.


    It seems that I made three films in my previous life, maybe you can try it?


    Hellboy is not only different from the more popular superheroes of Marvel and DC, but also a superhero in essence. Before the opening of the Marvel universe, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures will be familiar with such a film. The production and distribution of superhero movies.


    After all, experience needs to be accumulated, not falling from the sky.


    Ronan basically had a clear idea and asked: "Has the comics copyright been obtained?"


    "No." Gilmour Del Toro said, "I just got in touch with Dark Horse Comics for a while."


    Ronan nodded: "I will let people talk about copyright with Dark Horse Comics."


    By the way, Dark Horse Comics seems to be the third largest comics publisher in North America. Although it is usually not noticeable and even ignored by him, there should be some themes that have the value of adaptation?


    Ronan couldn''t remember for a moment. Compared with DC and Marvel, Dark Horse Comics was too strange to him.


    The crew quickly arrived and stood together in front of Netflix''s advertising backdrop for a group photo, and then led by Ronan into the theater.


    After arriving in the VIP room, Ronan greeted several guests and found James Huang.


    "Long time no see, James." Ronan shook his hand, like an old friend.


    James Huang smiled and said, "It didn''t take long, but I was always following your news." He hesitated for a moment, or said: "Some things happen only when you see the results, and you know how stubborn you were at the beginning. How stupid it is."


    Ronan knew what he was talking about, but he didn''t answer the conversation. He didn''t want to sprinkle salt on James Wong''s wound. Instead, he said, "James, come back, Shahai Entertainment will always be your most reliable partner."


    James Wong opened his mouth, but didn''t know what to say.


    After all, Ronan had persuaded him but he didn''t listen to it at all. He plunged into science fiction movies, and the result was not good.


    Since Ronan spoke, he continued: "We are ready to start the third part of "Reaper is Coming". If you are willing to return to directing, fans will definitely be very happy."


    He speaks very skillfully: "In fact, during the promotion of this film, many fans kept asking, when will you be able to return to this series, you will never let down fans who like you?"


    James Huang experienced a modest setback. When he heard Ronan¡¯s words, he was grateful and said, "Thank you. Ronan, thank you very much." He emphasized: "Since you are the one who invited you. , I will definitely come back."


    Ronan smiled: "You are welcome, James. We are old friends."


    James-Huang nodded his head heavily, and suddenly thought of the Chinese phrase "see the truth in adversity".


    People who are icing on the cake like Sony Columbia Pictures can be seen everywhere in Hollywood, but there are very few people like Ronan who give money in the snow.

 Chapter 389： The important thing is

    In the screening hall, Miller, who is in charge of the cinema screening business at Emperor Entertainment, and Brown, the person in charge of the same business at AMG Cinemas, sat in the third row together.


    Before the show started, the two chatted a few words.


    "Recently, Emperor Entertainment attaches great importance to the two films of Embassy Pictures." Brown said softly to Miller: "Emperor Entertainment has taken out nearly a thousand theaters. This is the treatment only for the production of the six major companies?"


    Miller didn''t care, and said, "Aren''t you the same? A lot of resources have also been invested in films released by Embassy Pictures."


    Brown humbly said: "The scale of AMG is less than God King Entertainment, and there is a gap with you."


    Miller smiled and said, "I''m responsible for the company, shareholders, and performance. I don''t care where the film comes from. Movies that make the theater more profitable are good movies."


    "From a profit point of view, the two films that Embassy Pictures has released this year have really good box office results." Brown has the same view: "Resident Evil is a success, not even the darkness of "Underworld" Niche movies, the North American box office has nearly 80 million U.S. dollars, which is really amazing."


    Miller said: "Embassy Pictures has not released many films, but the success rate is extremely high. It has almost released one successful one, which makes the theater bear very little risk."


    Brown nodded: "Yes, everyone is willing to release a film that can attract audiences."


    Miller added: "As long as the film released by Embassy Pictures, the first producer is Ronan Anderson, Emperor Entertainment will give the best treatment."


    Brown recalled it and said: "In the past three years, Ronan Anderson seems to have not failed."


    "Don''t you think Ronan Anderson is on the way to a gold medal producer?" Miller said seriously: "The films released and produced have their own characteristics, but without exception they have achieved commercial success. They look like a young man. Jerry Bruckheimer of the time."


    Brown retorted, "No, not like Jerry Bruckheimer."


    Miller looked at Brown strangely: "Let''s not talk about Ronan Anderson''s company, just look at movie production, isn''t Ronan Anderson not successful enough?"


    "I didn''t mean that." Brown saw Miller misunderstood his words, and explained: "I always think Ronan Anderson is better than Jerry Bruckheimer when he was young. Jerry Bruckheimer when he was young There is Don Simpson''s support, but Ronan Anderson? There is no powerful force behind him."


    Miller agreed with this statement: "It''s true. In terms of production and selection of projects, Ronan Anderson''s ability and vision are something people have to admire."


    Brown added: "Ronan Anderson has already begun to try a large-scale production. If he can succeed in this aspect, maybe in a few years, he will be able to reach the height of Jerry Bruckheimer."


    "Don''t forget, it was a pirate movie." Miller reminded: "I still don''t understand why Ronan Anderson chose the pirate theme."


    Brown echoed: "Actually I don''t understand."


    Perhaps this is the difference between talented producers and ordinary people?


    He couldn''t help thinking like that. Ronan Anderson didn''t look like a fool, and it was not impulsive or dizzy to invest heavily in "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Maybe he saw something he didn''t notice?


    The movie began to show, and the theater fell silent.


    Hollywood horror and thriller movies tend to highlight their advanced technology and brutality, which is different from the atmosphere of Asian horror movies.


    In fact, "Reaper is Coming" also focuses on visual stimulation, while Asian horror films focus on psychological intimidation.


    Although the director has been changed, the glorious sequel tradition of Hollywood commercial films is absolutely not lost. Therefore, the story of the second part inherits the routine of the first part. Escaped from the danger, the **** of death killed the people on the list in another way, and there was not one left.


    The game of Grim Reaper may end because of the birth of a new life, but only that round of killing games is over. As long as there is money to be made in the statistics of Relativity Entertainment, Grim Reaper will continue his **** game.


    Despite the introduction of a fresh director, Gilmour del Toro, the film is still very routine. In fact, this sequel is no longer about fatalism and the like, but instead shows "one million ways to die in accidents. ".


    Of course, this film has a certain social and educational significance.


    For example, when the train is passing by, don''t get too close to the train; you should pay attention to crossing the road and look around; no people can stand under the crane, etc.


    Compared to the first part, "Reaper is Coming 2" is more gorgeous, more exquisite, more bloody, and more brutal.


    This is also the biggest breakthrough.


    This movie has drifted away from fatalism in a completely **** and heavy taste of killing.


    In fact, since the first part, there has been a critical voice, thinking that death does not exist at all.


    A movie is born, you can choose not to watch it.


    When the audience chooses to watch it, they must acknowledge the premise of the movie''s existence, that is, the concept and character background set in the movie.


    For example, when watching "The God of Death is Coming", it is believed that there is no God of Death in this world, then this film should not exist at all, because even the preconditions for the establishment of everything in him are denied.


    For example, when watching Jack-Chen''s "Police Story", I recognized the concept that Chen Jiaju is a policeman, so I can continue to watch the following plot.


    If the audience asks at the beginning: "Why is he a policeman?" "I was admitted to the police academy, and then he was a policeman." "Then why did he take the police test?" "Then you should ask Chen Jiaju."


    This is not an exaggeration. As the Internet becomes more prosperous, there will be more rain in the future, and most of them are the kind that cannot be convinced by the presence of the king.


    Even if it is one of the three great Mexicans in the future as the director, "Reaper is coming 2" is definitely not excellent, but this kind of small and medium cost sequel commercial film, first and foremost, is to make the target audience can enjoy it.


    The rest are secondary.


    Immediately after the film screening, on-site investigators from the Cinema partner company began to collect the first-time comments of the premiere audience on the film.


    "You can hit a B, overall it''s not bad."


    A 25-year-old male viewer gave a small gift from the investigator and said with a grin: "The film can scare me, which is very good, and after watching it, I feel that the whole world is full of malice. "


    The investigator then found another audience, who had similar comments: "B+ or A-, I decided to stay at home for a few days after I go back, so I won¡¯t go out, lest I get nervous."


    As the premiere was either a fan who was affected by the first film or an audience who liked this type of audience, the scores from the on-site survey were all high.


    "After watching the movie, I was in a daze, and I was worried that there would be disaster when I went out."


    When the investigators found two big boys who were watching the movie together, one of them said dissatisfied: "It''s so so, there is no novelty, it''s too routine, and you can see that you are going to keep dead."


    The other person¡¯s opinion was completely different: ¡°I know they will all die, it¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that the process of death is wonderful. The plot is not important, but the important thing is that the cruel and **** scenes are very enjoyable. It doesn¡¯t matter how many people die. What¡¯s important is that it¡¯s good to see someone die from beginning to end."


    This is also the opinion of many fans who like this type of horror film.


    For the likes of Jason and Freddy, there is still a market after so many films, enough to reflect the preferences of a certain audience.


    Just as some audiences know very well that the brain-disabled youth films in the movie are very routine and lack sincerity, and they still go to see it happily, **** horror films have never lacked an audience.


    Moreover, compared with system-type films, as long as the cost of **** horror films is controlled and filmed in the usual mode, the risk of losing money is relatively small.


    After the premiere, Embassy Pictures continued to promote the offensive. "Reaper is Coming 2" also began to be shown on a large scale in North America. The actual number of theaters opened was close to 3,000.


    As the sequel to the hit movie, this film has obvious advantages over "Resident Evil" and "Underworld".


    Contrary to Ronan''s expectation, the reputation of "Reaper is Coming 2" surpassed the first one.


    Under the promotion and guidance of the Internet Publicity Department of the Embassy Film Industry, the voices of praise on the Internet accounted for the majority.


    "It is more sensational than the first one. This should be attributed to the more sensual stimulation of the death scene."


    "I think this sequel is not bad. The first part is well received with its freshness, but the second part has the extension and extension of the first part, so it''s still very powerful."


    "The film is full of blood by coincidence an inescapable fate. Every small object in daily life may lead to a path of no return. The film has played a role in safety education to some extent, I believe After seeing it, everyone will pay attention, don¡¯t cross the road, don¡¯t walk under the billboard, don¡¯t try to rush into the fast-closed elevator, don¡¯t let water get close to the electrical appliances, don¡¯t ignore the escape ladder, etc.


    Regarding Rotten Tomatoes, this sequel has nearly 60% freshness. Perhaps film critics were also frightened by death?


    Dare to make a negative review? If you make a bad review, you will be stuck to death by a pen, and killed by a burst of keyboard...


    Reaper will launch a deadly fight!


    The audience ratings are very good. More than 5,000 users of IMDB scored 7.4 points. Cinema theater audiences scored an average of B on the spot, and it is predicted that the North American box office performance should be the same as the first.


    The box office performance is indeed not bad. On the first day of its opening in North America, "Reaper 2" won $11.8 million in the box office from nearly 3,000 theaters, beating the "Elven Mouse 2" and "Bajiao" which were released in the same period. Strange", won the box office champion of the day.

 Chapter 390： Problem girl

    On Monday morning, the sun in Los Angeles was already very bright* People in formal clothes could be seen everywhere near the Century City at Foley Hills.


    They hurriedly shuttled on Weischel Avenue, shouting at the phone with a serious face, or frowning and thinking about problems. In a city like Los Angeles that advocates leisure and is deeply influenced by hippie culture, they and the surrounding casual clothes People formed a sharp contrast.


    Marvin is one of them, walking hurriedly towards a coffee shop.


    He is not a simple white-collar worker, but an important part of the entertainment industry.


    To use some media exaggerations, they are the torchbearers who light up Hollywood''s shining stars; they connect the creators of art and the industrial system, and they are the lubricating oil for the smooth operation of the giant Hollywood machine.


    It''s actually a Hollywood agent.


    Marvin entered the coffee shop, took a brief look, and immediately came to the position of a blonde girl, opened the chair and sat on the opposite side.


    This girl is blonde and blue-eyed, with a **** body and a fatal curve. Although she looks young, she is already a typical American blonde.


    "The company meeting was delayed for a while." Marvin briefly explained: "Scarlett, I have kept you waiting."


    Scarlett Johansson asked directly: "Has the box office statistics of "Eight Legs" come out?"


    This is the first time she has really tried a purely commercial film.


    Marvin did not answer, but instead asked: "Did you not read it?" He reminded: "I emailed you the statistics."


    "I went out to a party with my friends yesterday. I came back late and didn''t check my mailbox." Scarlett Johansson couldn''t help but yawned: "I got up early today and I didn''t have time to read it."


    Ma Wen frowned slightly and persuaded: "Scarlett, you are currently on the rise. At this stage, the focus should be on the acting career. Drink less alcohol and life..."


    "I see." Scarlett Johansson interrupted the agent directly without paying attention at all: "I''m just gathering with friends, nothing else."


    Marvin still said: "I don''t want to interfere in your private life, just to remind you."


    Although this New York girl is not too old, the chaos in her private life is simply breathtaking.


    Scarlett Johansson is at the age of rebellion, even with a nose ring on his nose, a little impatient, and said: "Okay, I know, I will pay attention."


    Marvin could not say more, and instead answered Scarlett Johansson¡¯s previous question: "The Eight-Legged Monster came out at the box office for $6.48 million."


    "So?" Scarlett Johansson was a little surprised: "Surely it''s not the box office champion?"


    Marvin shook his head: "It''s not..."


    Scarlett Johansson rushed and said: "The box office champion is "Little Brother 2"?"


    "No." Marvin worried that the girl would rush to talk about this issue, and said quickly: "This week''s box office champion is "Reaper Coming 2", 29.7 million US dollars."


    He added: ""Little Brother 2" came in second with only more than 15 million US dollars.


    Scarlett Johansson has been in the circle for many years, but she also has some insights: "How is this possible? How can a sequel to a horror film be able to pass the sequel of Family Fun?"


    Marvin said casually: "There are always exceptions." In the face of such a potential problem girl, he still patiently said: "Ronan Anderson''s movies are selling well, it''s not news."


    Scarlett Johansson has obviously heard the name: "Just the young producer?"


    "Yeah." Marvin said: "It is recognized in the circle that Ronan Anderson is the best among young producers. His performance in commercial films is very scary."


    "Can we work with him?" Scarlett Johansson was a little clever: "I heard someone say some time ago that there is a young actress in New York working with Ronan Anderson."


    Marvin told the truth: "It''s not easy. We have no intersection with Ronan Anderson, and there is no relationship between them."


    Scarlett Johansson pulled his nose ring and said, "It''s not easy? Isn''t it all related to sleep? The relationship is deep after sleeping several times."


    Marvin was speechless for an instant, but did not refute. He knew that Scarlett Johansson didn''t care much in this respect, and to be more casual.


    The big environment of the circle is like this, how can you get to the top if you don''t work hard?


    Marvin knew that Scarlett Johansson had an average background except for his Jewish identity.


    It¡¯s not an individual person doing this, but it¡¯s a common phenomenon. Female celebrities don¡¯t have a godfather named Spielberg, they don¡¯t have parents¡¯ investment, they don¡¯t have a good family background, and they don¡¯t have to find ways to direct sleepwear. Or the producer?


    "Leave aside Ronan Anderson, we can''t get along with him in a short time." Marvin didn''t think that a well-known producer would be short of women, so he changed the subject: "Scarlett, this time our commercial attempt Not a success."


    Scarlett Johansson said directly: "What is not a success is clearly a failure."


    Marvin didn''t bother to care about the problematic girl like this: "So, let''s go back to the literary line for the time being." He took out a script and handed it to Scarlett Johansson: "I won the opportunity to audition for a heroine. Sophia-Ke Paula¡¯s new film is looking for a young blonde actress to serve as the heroine..."


    Speaking of the new job, Scarlett Johansson finally took a serious look and took over the script and said: "I will be ready."


    Marvin pointed to her nose ring: "Recently I removed these things, otherwise it will affect Sofia Coppola''s perception of you."


    Scarlett Johansson could still tell the difference, waved his hand, and said, "I see."


    "Death is Coming 2" sold at the box office in the first weekend, which also guarantees that Shahai Entertainment can continue to promote the film''s sequel. Ronan has reached a preliminary agreement with James Huang, and people in the company''s legal department have begun to talk to James Huang. The broker Edward negotiates.


    At the same time, James Wong once again invited his good friend Glenn Morgan to write the script for "Death is Coming 3".


    Shahai Entertainment also announced the return of two important original creators in due course, which is also a powerful stimulus for the release of "Reaper 2".


    By the second weekend, "Reaper is Coming 2" took another 15.25 million US dollars in North America. With the income of the previous four working days, the total North American box office of the film has risen to 51.89 million US dollars.


    Before this weekend, the North American screening of "Underworld" ended, the North American box office finally stopped at $79.21 million, and the global box office exceeded $140 million.


    Since the overseas screenings have not yet ended, the total box office is very promising to exceed 150 million US dollars.


    "Underworld 2" is also naturally mentioned on the schedule.


    In fact, the pre-planning of this film has been under the control of Lun Wiseman and the external production manager of Shahai Entertainment.


    Len Wiseman hopes to finish all the filming of this film before the end of the year.


    This of course is not to say that he cares about the time cost of Shahai Entertainment, but for the sake of his new girlfriend Kate Beckinsale.


    In the face of the temptation of the $160 million top big production heroine, the persuasion of unrelated outsiders like Ronan has little effect. Kate Beckinsale has passed Stephen Sommers. The heroine auditioned and will soon sign a formal contract with the "Van Helsing" crew.


    In order not to affect Xinhuan¡¯s participation in top-level productions next year, Lun Wiseman is very motivated.


    This is also in line with Ronan''s requirements, "Underworld 2" must be released before "Van Helsing", otherwise the latter may drag down his own film.


    Ronan also brought in Brian, the head of the screenwriting department, to discuss another project.


    "Create a new script based on the "Reaper Is Coming" series." Ronan said directly: "The model is like "Screaming" and "Screaming".


    Brian immediately understood: "Is it a funny version of "Reaper Is Here"?"


    Ronan roughly said: "The title of the film is "Reaper is gone". The theme is that the **** of death wants to harvest the lives of fugitives, causing many accidents but can''t kill people. On this basis, there is a joke."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "I am not good at writing funny things, this aspect is up to you."


    Bryan wrote it all down in the notebook and said, "No problem." He asked again, "When will the project start planning?"


    Ronan thought about it briefly: "Wait after the release of "Reaper Coming 3"."


    Another release can expand the influence of the series, and during this period of time, DVD and TV can also be used to attract fans. After the third release, the series will inevitably cause some aesthetic fatigue. After all, this model is very solid. This series will definitely be put on hold for a while.


    During this intermittent period, it happens to be filled with a funny version.


    Brian said at this time: "I will first mobilize people to do the preparatory work."


    Ronan nodded first, and then reminded: "Let''s examine the successful models of "Scream" and "Scream".


    This can be said to be one of the most outstanding series of transforming terror into spoofs If there is a successful model, of course we must learn from it.


    After Bryan left, Ronan was still considering this issue. Perhaps he could add some classic spoofs in "Reaper is gone". For example, someone who had escaped from the death of death boarded a cruise ship and got on a cruise with a The rich girl fell in love at first sight. In order to kill him, Death did not hesitate to adjust the iceberg in the direction of the ship. In the end, the rich girl sank into the sea and the poor boy survived...


    The plot on the cruise ship can also be interspersed with various spoof plots, like great white sharks, piranhas, and so on.


    Recording these messy thoughts on the computer memo, Ronan planned to wait for a while to gather more before sending it to Brian.


    Connie knocked on the door and walked in. An invitation was placed on the desk and said, "Mr. Lord of CAA invites you to a dinner."


    Ronan opened a glance and said, "You reply to Lord, I will go to participate." He went on to say, "Connie, you collect some information about the dark horse comics and give it to me before this weekend."

 Chapter 391： good teacher

    As night fell, and the lights in Los Angeles began to shine, the city began its most dynamic moment.


    A black Bentley elegantly drove out of Sunset Boulevard and came to the entrance of the Peninsula Hotel between West Hollywood and Santa Monica. The waiter came and opened the door for the first time. Ronan stepped on the short red carpet under his feet and passed through A grand porch full of Renaissance style entered the hotel lobby.


    "Mr. Anderson." Someone came to lead the way: "Please go here."


    Through a long corridor, Ronan entered the huge banquet hall and immediately saw a number of acquaintances.


    Brian Lord, an important partner of CAA, was the first to greet him. After Ronan shook his hand, he greeted other senior figures in CAA one by one.


    Both parties have cooperated on multiple film and television projects, and both are familiar with each other.


    Brian Lord took Ronan to the side and said: "The trial broadcast of "Grey Intern" on ABC TV has been very effective. ABC TV will officially book the first season with you soon.


    Nicole Kidman, who passed by, took the initiative to greet her. Ronan shook hands with her and greeted her. When Nicole Kidman left, he said, "Shahai Entertainment¡¯s production funds are already in place. Sanda next week. The shooting starts and the shooting will be completed in August without delaying the start of the fall season."


    Before the broadcast, the first season will certainly not be completed, but it is not uncommon for American TV shows to be produced while being broadcast.


    Brian Lord added: "I will try to get a good time for the show, and try to put it on Friday night."


    CAA is a package service provider, Ronan is not polite, and said, "Brian, then you can be more concerned."


    Brian Lord smiled and said, "It should be."


    He made a please gesture: "Ronan, I will introduce you a few newly signed star clients."


    An agent like Brian Lord, who is in charge of a large team, and the clients that the entire team is in charge of, is actually under his control.


    Under each big broker, there are dozens of small brokers and broker assistants who are responsible for specific execution. This is a team.


    So there is no situation that can''t be brought. Just like Ronan, the boss of a film company, the big agent is not a hands-on person.


    Brian Lord brought Ronan to the circle of his team. Ronan first saw Anne Hathaway, she was chatting softly with Michelle Williams, who had worked with Shahai Entertainment.


    "You should be familiar with these two, I won''t introduce them." Brian Lord waited alone.


    "Hi, Ronan, good evening." Michelle Williams took the initiative to come over and shook Ronan.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Good evening, Misha."


    Then he looked at Anne Hathaway and said, "What''s the matter, Anne? Don''t you know me?"


    Anne Hathaway seemed a little emotional: "I just didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Ronan said calmly, "I didn''t expect it either."


    Michelle Williams looked at Ronan first, and then at Anne Hathaway. She seemed to understand something, and found an excuse to leave here.


    Anne Hathaway glanced at Ronan and whispered: "It''s been so long, you haven''t had a call."


    "Sorry." Ronan looked very sincere: "It''s my fault."


    He smiled and said: "You went overseas to shoot "Summer in Jeans", I went to East Asia, and it was indeed a bit far away. You are back, why don''t you tell me?"


    Although Anne Hathaway was a bit rough, she knew that there were some things she couldn''t care about, and said: "I am back to renew the contract with CAA, and I will leave tomorrow afternoon."


    Ronan stretched out his hand, and Anne Hathaway placed her hand in his palm tacitly.


    "Then you have time tonight?" Ronan took Anne Hathaway''s hand and said, "Don''t stay at the hotel tonight. It''s not convenient. Go to me."


    Anne Hathaway couldn''t refuse, and didn''t want to refuse, and said, "Well then, tomorrow you will let the driver take me to the airport."


    She saw Brian Lord coming over to find Ronan and said, "I''ll talk to Misha for a while, Brian may have something to do with you."


    Ronan looked like a good man: "I will come to you when I''m done."


    Anne Hathaway took out her hand and walked towards where Michelle Williams was.


    Recently, the crew of Michelle Williams was out in the same area as the crew of "Jeans of Summer". Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams quickly became friends.


    Many friendships in Hollywood, like love, tend to come very fast and fierce.


    Brian Lord came to Ronan and said: "I have signed two directors recently. I will take you to meet the female director. She has a project in her hands. Maybe you can reach a cooperation."


    Ronan followed Brian Lord and had already seen the female director, and seeing it was Sofia Coppola, he couldn''t help being a little curious about the other one: "There is another male director?"


    Brian Lord said: "He promised to come tonight, and it hasn''t arrived yet."


    Ronan looked forward: "Let me meet Miss Coppola first."


    "Hi, Sofia." Bryan Lord came to Sofia Coppola and said, "I want to introduce you a friend."


    He looked at Ronan and said: "This is Ronan, the owner of Relativity Entertainment, and a very amazing producer. Ronan, this is Sophia, a talented director."


    Ronan shook hands and greeted Sofia Coppola. Although he hadn''t seen it before, the Hollywood circle was not big, and they all heard each other''s names.


    Brian Lord is an agent, and his most important job is to bridge the gap between clients and film companies. After Ronan and Sofia Coppola talked a few words, they said: "Sophia, your project is not looking for investment. Fang and distributor? Ronan has both a production company and a distribution company. I think you can try to cooperate."


    Ronan thought for a while and asked directly, "Miss Coppola, can you know what projects you have?"


    Sophia Coppola smiled and said: "A romance film about an extramarital relationship between an old man and a young woman in Tokyo."


    Hearing this, Ronan could roughly guess that it should be the best "Lost in Tokyo" filmed in Sofia Coppola''s directorial career.


    Brian Lord said at the right time: "I have read the script, it is very good."


    Ronan nodded, but didn''t answer immediately.


    Sophia Coppola added: "The inspiration for the story came from my travels in Tokyo in my 20s. That experience gave me many ideas. For example, I felt that when I suddenly met my fellow villagers in a foreign country, I often had a wonderful sense of intimacy and even Excited, and at the same time I found that in an unfamiliar environment, it is easy to fall into the inspection and thinking of life at midnight.


    Ronan knows very well that this will be a love literary film.


    Sophia added: "I, I hope to express my love and nostalgia through this movie. In my opinion, life will always experience such a lost time, and there will be wonderful encounters, which are not eternal, but they will be indelible to life Impact."


    She seems to be adding a bargaining chip for herself: "I have convinced Bill Murray to play the leading role."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "Do you want to issue cooperation or invest?"


    Sophia Coppola shrugged slightly: "I was in contact with Miramax, but Harvey Weinstein... Well, you know that person, I met him once, the impression is too bad, I don¡¯t like it. He, so I will never cooperate with him."


    Switching to some other junior directors are all seeking to cooperate with Harvey Weinstein, but Sofia Coppola does have the capital to reject Harvey Weinstein.


    One father was Francis Coppola, and the godfather was George Lucas¡¯ female director, who had capricious power.


    Ronan asked again: "Does your project still need investment?"


    "If you want to invest, I welcome it." Sophia Coppola clearly believes in Brian Lord: "This film is not much invested, and $4 million is enough."


    Ronan was a little curious: "You can''t find investment?"


    Sophia Coppola said directly: "Although someone has prepared me $4 million, I think the investment I''ve drawn is more meaningful."


    Ronan understood that this should be a problem involving the relationship between father and daughter, and the ambitious daughter did not want to continue to receive assistance from his father.


    No way, Sofia Coppola has a high starting point in this industry, and she can star in "The Godfather" when she is breastfeeding...


    "Issuance and investment are all right." Ronan is still more cautious: "But I need to look at the script first."


    Sophia Coppola responded: "Tomorrow I will send someone to your company."


    Here, Ronan, Brian Lord and Sofia Coppola are still discussing the movie.


    On the other side, Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams are whispering.


    "There is a problem between you and Ronan?" Michelle Williams looked at Ronan and asked in a low voice, "Anne, didn''t you say that the relationship between you was very hot last time?"


    Anne Hathaway lowered her voice: "I think he is losing interest in me Michelle Williams seems to be experienced: "When dealing with these producers, we must have a proper appetite. "She passed on the experience: "You can''t let him succeed all at once, even if you have a relationship, you must be a little reserved and keep a little. "


    Anne Hathaway asked for advice: "How to do it?"


    "Whenever his interest fades, you unlock a new position." Michelle Williams is a good teacher: "After a long time, you unlock a new position."


    She looked at Anne Hathaway''s big mouth: "For example, here or elsewhere. Controlling the frequency and rhythm can make him fall on you for a long time."


    Anne Hathaway froze for a moment, and muttered: "The problem is that I have used all the postures and parts I can think of. What can I do?"


    Michelle Williams felt a deep sense of powerlessness: "Annie, you are not saved."

 Chapter 392： Semi-autobiographical

    "Chris, I didn''t expect it."


    In the banquet hall, Ronan shook hands with Christopher Nolan: "Unexpectedly, you also joined CAA."


    Christopher Nolan just entered the banquet hall and said with a smile: "I just signed the contract two days ago."


    Brian Lord added to the side: "This was personally discussed by our three partners. Chris has a bright future."


    "I''m over, I''m over." Christopher Nolan made a few appropriate humble sentences.


    Afterwards, Brian Lord briefly said a few words, and Ronan roughly understood.


    After "White Night Chase" was released, Christopher Nolan attracted the attention of many people in the circle, and the performance of two consecutive official feature films was pretty good, which also aroused the interest of CAA.


    In fact, Christopher Nolan¡¯s journey as a director was very difficult. In the late 1990s, in order to complete a film, he did not hesitate to raise money from the audience during the screening.


    It is difficult for ordinary people who think that they are talented to do such a thing.


    Without sufficient background and network, sometimes even the director has to use some extraordinary methods.


    Brian Lord went to other places, Ronan chatted with Christopher Nolan for a few words, turned to the main business, and asked: "The last time we talked on the phone, you said that the script framework was completed, and now it is progressing. Where is it?"


    Christopher Nolan knew that Ronan was asking about "Batman" and said: "The first draft script can be completed as soon as next week."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Then I am going to have initial contact with Warner Bros. and DC Comics."


    "Yes." Christopher Nolan is particularly confident: "I can finish it before this weekend."


    He reminded: "Ronan, you have to be prepared. Warner Bros. and DC Comics executives are not so easy to convince."


    Ronan smiled and said: "It may have been difficult before, but the big sales of Spider-Man will give Warner Bros. and DC Comics new ideas. Superman and Batman are their most influential superheroes. "


    Christopher Nolan said: "The success of "Spider-Man" can be regarded as paving a way for us."


    "Warner Bros. has already started filming "Catwoman." Ronan said simply: "They may not have no plans to continue filming "Batman."


    He whispered: "Besides, we are not shooting an indoor drag show."


    Christopher Nolan knew that the style and costumes of the last "Batman and Robin" were really helpless.


    He said: "We are shooting dark realism. I have tried to dilute the background of comics and superheroes in the script and settings."


    Ronan agreed with this approach: "Just treat Bruce Wayne as a real person. I think the last Batman movie failed. The darker and more realistic we are, the more likely it is to impress Warner Bros. and DC Comics."


    Having said that, some of DC''s superhero comics are inherently dark.


    In this world of superheroes where the rich rely on technology and the poor rely on mutations, the master¡¯s superpowers are enough to be rich.


    And the darker and more realistic the better, once Warner Bros. gives the green light, the future Justice League universe will inevitably be affected.


    Christopher Nolan chatted with Ronan for a while, found Brian Lord, and went to greet CAA executives and some heavyweight customers.


    For Christopher Nolan now, interpersonal relationships are very important, and he is far from the stage where he can ignore this aspect.


    Ronan looked at Christopher Nolan, and suddenly thought of the news between him and CAA he had seen in his previous life.


    I vaguely remember that after the completion of "The Dark Knight Rises", Christopher Nolan decided to leave CAA and switch to William Morris. For a director of his size, kicking CAA is not a big deal, but it caused CAA, Nolan and The lawsuit between William Morris and the three parties.


    It is said that the cause was that after the income of "The Dark Knight Rises" was in his hands, Christopher Nolan wanted to pay the brokerage commission, but did not know which company to pay.


    William Morris believes that Christopher Nolan belongs to his family and should be paid to him; CAA believes that the project occurred during Nolan''s contract with CAA, and this part of the commission should belong to CAA.


    Therefore, the two sued each other and went to court.


    According to common sense, Christopher Nolan can sit back and watch and wait for the outcome of the lawsuit before saying anything else.


    But this involves the rules of the directors'' union. Because of the differences in the brokerage contract, Christopher Nolan, a member of the directors'' union, can''t make new films procedurally.


    Later, the Nolans made mistakes and sued CAA and William Morris at the same time.


    Ronan is not very clear about the final settlement, but according to Hollywood practice, the three parties may have reached an out-of-court settlement.


    This kind of thing did not have a big impact on Christopher Nolan, and there were stars such as Kim Carey and Joseph Gordon Levitt who jumped together that year.


    At that time, Christopher Nolan didn''t care much about the agent and the agency. The director, screenwriter and production were all done in one hand, even his own company.


    The brokerage company is just a tool for negotiation.


    For the celebrities, if the agent cooperates well, they can cooperate for a lifetime. Anyway, the three-year contract will be renewed.


    If the cooperation is not good, then fire it. The penalty for compensation is too small compared to the income.


    That night, Ronan took Anne Hathaway back to the Future World Manor.


    I don''t know why, Anne Hathaway is very proactive, even taking the initiative to use some postures and places that were half-push and half-refusal.


    The next day, Ronan personally sent Anne Hathaway to the airport. When the two people were facing each other, he always acted like a perfect lover.


    For example, before going to the airport, I went to a boutique on Rodeo Drive and spent nearly 200,000 US dollars to give Anne Hathaway a set of the latest Cartier jewelry.


    Anne Hathaway looked reluctant when she left.


    Ronan also carefully considered the relationship between him and Anne Hathaway. At present, this kind of communication is very good. You can make friends together and be able to sleep.


    Back at the company, Sofia Coppola came to visit in person with the script. Ronan talked to her for nearly an afternoon and finalized the main cooperation items. It is determined that Sofia Coppola will be invested by Shahai Entertainment to produce the new film of Sofia Coppola. Embassy Pictures is responsible for global distribution.


    After reading the full version of the script, Ronan confirmed that this is the best "Lost in Tokyo" filmed by Sophia Coppola.


    Ronan asked Sofia Coppola: "When do you plan to start shooting?"


    "Filming starts around November." Sophia Coppola said roughly about his plan: "Filming is finished before the new year."


    Ronan nodded, and said, "Then I will let Embassy Pictures work out the release plan for next year." He paused for a while and then said, "I plan to go the festival route."


    Sofia Coppola smiled and said, "I think so too."


    Now the film has not started shooting, Ronan did not say much: "We will discuss the details when you finish making the film."


    This type of film, if you want to make a profit, you must take the route of film festival awards.


    Begin with the Cannes Film Festival or the Venice Film Festival, and then go to the Toronto Film Festival in the middle, and finally will be officially released in the North American awards season.


    Since coming back last night, Ronan has a lot of ideas. Sophia Coppola¡¯s starting point is too high, and the inherent advantages are too great. As long as the film is slightly better, it is still very good to apply for an Oscar nomination or something. There is hope.


    Who made her surname Coppola?


    After Sophia Coppola left, Ronan flipped through the script and specifically checked the information about Sophia Coppola and her father on the Internet, looking for a place to promote and use.


    After all, such a good resource, such a good old man must take the opportunity of his daughter, and he doesn''t know how to use it, it would be silly.


    Yes, Sofia Coppola also has a cousin, the famous Nicholas Cage.


    Old friends from the East in the past life, the king of critics.


    Ronan read the information about the Coppola family, then searched for Sofia Coppola''s news, combined with just read the script, found that "Lost in Tokyo" seems to be Sofia Coppola''s portrayal of himself.


    The heroine Charlotte clearly casts the shadow of Sophia Coppola. The sadness of being left out by her husband is a portrayal of her past mood: the same as the workaholic in the film.


    According to the news, since Sofia Coppola got married, her husband has taken over one job after another...


    Ronan remembers clearly that the heroine of this film looks like Scarlett Johansson.


    Think about the ages of the heroes and heroines of this film, and think about Scarlett Johansson''s early uncle complex that is so messy that it is incomprehensible. Is it because this film has influenced it?


    In other words, Sofia Coppola saw Scarlett Johansson''s uncle complex and found her to play in her true colors?


    A few days later, Sand Sea Entertainment and Sofia Coppola formally signed a contract, and Sofia Coppola also officially notified Ronan that the producer the male protagonist is the already finalized Bill Murray, the female lead Tend to let Scarlett Johansson come to play.


    Ronan agreed.


    He didn''t put much energy into this project, and directly handed it over to Sofia Coppola. To a certain extent, it belongs to Sofia Coppola''s semi-autobiographical film. Shooting the author''s film seems to be more conducive to winning the prize.


    Of course, after the crew is officially established, Ronan will also take time to see the crew. It is said that Scarlett Johansson was very fierce when he was young.


    It seems to be very open.


    Having said that, compared to Scarlett Johansson¡¯s age, he can also be included in the ranks of the uncle, who is twenty-four?


    Ronan''s main focus is on the connection with Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    On the other hand, Christopher Nolan completed the first draft of the script nearly a week later than expected. After Ronan contacted the relevant person in charge, he found Warner Bros. and DC Comics together.

 Chapter 393： Pull off the altar

    In a reception room on the top floor of the office building at Warner Bros. headquarters in Burbank, Ronan and Christopher Nolan met several Warner Bros. and DC Comics executives.


    Among them, there are two key figures in the heavyweight category.


    Edward Davis, Senior President of Warner Bros. Production Division, is the first person in charge of content production for the entire group of companies.


    David Bird, the executive vice president of DC Comics, is in charge of the adaptation of DC Comics.


    Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. have always cooperated. The first choice for most of the crew of Shahai Entertainment is Warner Studios. Ronan did not spend much effort to get on the line with the two.


    In fact, the two people appeared in the reception room at the same time, which also illustrates the importance of the Batman movie to Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    But it is not easy for Warner Bros. and DC Comics to break the seal of the "Batman" series.


    Ronan had already done a lot of work beforehand, and Christopher Nolan produced the first draft of the script and project plan for this.


    "Mr. Anderson, we meet again."


    Since the initial contact with Ronan had been made before, after the two sides had greeted, Edward Davis quickly turned to the topic, "I heard Brian Lord say that you are very interested in the "Batman" series."


    He looked at Christopher Nolan, who had worked with Warner Bros. once again: "You also wrote a new script with Chris?"


    "The script was written by Chris." Ronan said with a smile: "I just think now is a good opportunity to restart "Batman."


    Christopher Nolan opened the briefcase and handed over the project template and plan to Edward Davis and David Byrd.


    Finally, another one was given to Ronan.


    He is a smart man, knowing that he is not enough as a director, and today is completely dominated by Ronan.


    After the initial contact between Warner Bros. and DC Comics, they were also psychologically prepared.


    Edward Davis and David Bird took over the information and quickly turned it over.


    Ronan was not in a hurry, but was waiting for them to read the information first. During the initial contact, he also learned about the attitudes of Warner Bros. and DC Comics. Against the background of the crazy sales of Spider-Man, the two companies very much hope for their super Heroes can keep up and compete for the corresponding market share.


    It is no exaggeration to say that a "Spider-Man" has completely turned the situation of Marvel and DC superhero movies.


    Before the arrival of the new century, DC Comics, which was owned by Warner, developed smoothly. When people talk about superheroes, the first thing they think of is Superman and Batman. When it comes to superhero movies, these two are exclusive.


    The scenery of Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne on the big screen is definitely not comparable to the Avengers under Marvel Comics.


    But now, Marvel superhero movies have risen rapidly.


    DC Comics and Warner Bros.''s "Superman 4" almost ruined the Superman movie series. Joe Schumacher''s two super drag shows also brought the "Batman" movie into a dead end, making Warner Bros. Bruce- Master Wayne refrigerated.


    Marvel changed its trend. After "X-Men" and "Spider-Man", it completely became the mainstream comic film on the big screen. "Spider-Man" even became the first ever film in North America with a box office of over 100 million. Dollar movies.


    Edward Davis took the lead to put down the information in his hand, glanced at David Byrd, and said: "Mr. Anderson, as far as I know, you have got a lot of superhero movie adaptation rights from Marvel Comics. Why choose Batman?"


    Ronan was very calm and calm, and he didn''t hesitate to belittle him: "Even in the comics, how can those small characters in the second and third lines compare with Batman?"


    He specifically said: "The success of "Spider-Man" has allowed more people to pay attention to comic superheroes, but what is really interesting is actually those first-line characters, such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Batman and Superman, etc. The copyrights I bought, even if the most famous one is Iron Man, have limited popularity. I just want to wait for the first-line heroes to be adapted into movies to further expand this market, and then I can follow the trend and make a few mid-cost super Hero movies have some soup."


    David Byrd himself is a man in the comics circle, and he understands some things in more detail. He winks at Edward Davis without a trace, indicating that this statement is extremely credible.


    Because he knew that Shahai Entertainment got small characters from comics.


    The next door sold out the real influential sons as early as the 1990s.


    Ronan continued: "It happens that my crew has been cooperating with Warner for a long time in the past two years. I met Chris at Warner Studios and talked about the movie as soon as it happened, and then reached an agreement on Batman."


    Christopher Nolan added: "I coincided with Ronan''s idea of ??the Batman movie, so we have today''s meeting."


    Everyone has seen the big sales of "Spider-Man". Seeing that the depressed neighbors next door surpassed themselves, Warner Bros. and DC Comics must have ideas.


    Otherwise, there will be no running "Superman Returns" and "Catwoman".


    But Batman''s new movie does make them doubtful.


    Edward Davis said directly: "After "Batman and Robin", we have no plans to shoot Batman movies for the time being."


    Ronan was prepared for this and said: "In fact, movie fans have gradually forgotten "Batman and Robin", I think it''s time to restart this series."


    He looked at the people across from him, and continued, ¡°The Superman series and the Batman series are the works that really brought the superhero movies into the mainstream. Now your company is preparing for Superman Returns, so brand new "Batman" can echo Superman."


    David Bird asked: "Batman cannot withstand the next failure, otherwise the consequences will be very serious. I want to know, how do you plan to continue this series?"


    "Not a continuation!" Ronan shook his head lightly, "but overthrowing and starting over!"


    Edward Davis frowned. "Do you want to overthrow and start over?"


    "Yes, I think if you want to save the "Batman" series, you must overthrow it and start over." Ronan said unceremoniously, "Whether it is Tim Burton''s Gothic style or Joe Schumacher''s cross-dressing The show is not suitable for the current market, and the latter almost killed Bruce Wayne..."


    David Bird and Edward Davis nodded slowly. They have experienced the fall of the "Batman" series from peak to trough, and the box office and word-of-mouth loss of "Batman and Robin" is still vivid. If the series is launched again and this style continues, it would be a super disaster.


    "What are your thoughts?" Edward Davis looked at Ronan and Christopher Nolan and asked, "We can initiate a restart proposal, but we must see the hope of success."


    Of course, Warner Bros. and DC Comics want to bring Batman to life. This is an important asset.


    Ronan pointed to the project book created by Christopher Nolan, and said, "Based on Frank Milan''s "The Dark Knight Returns", the film was produced in a dark realistic style."


    Tim Burton is the first director to adapt the Batman comics into a movie, his style is cold and gothic, with absurdity and exaggeration. After the success of the two films, the director Joe Schumacher continued the Batman series, but the style continued to fail, making the Batman series in a weak state. The last part of the series "Batman and Robin" was so bad that it could be said The Xia series has dropped to the lowest point in history.


    "The Dark Knight Returns" is one of Batman''s most highly rated comics. Both David Bird and Edward Davis are thinking about it, but there is no problem in expressing this style in comics. Is the movie suitable?


    Ronan could see the hesitation of these two people, knowing that if you want to achieve the goal, you must fight for it yourself. He said, "Chris and my philosophy is that Batman is no longer a superhero, but has a stronger body and fighting skills. Some ordinary people, if you want this series to get out of the predicament, you must pull Bruce Wayne off the altar and make him an ordinary person."


    "A normal person?" David Bird had doubts in his eyes.


    Ronan looked at Christopher Nolan, who said: "I want to create a very realistic atmosphere, so that the audience feels that Gotham City is the American metropolis where they live. On the surface, this city is thriving, but secretly it has long been It began to decay slowly. All classes of society broke and struggled with each other. Various interest groups were intertwined. Corruption eroded the city bit by bit like opium. Even the system became an accomplice of evil..."


    Edward Davis and David Byrd are both listening carefully, because this concept was not proposed by Christopher Nolan and it was shown in "The Dark Knight Returns".


    The comics of "The Dark Knight Returns" were a huge success.


    "I think Batman has become an ordinary person, and it is precisely the place that is most likely to attract the audience," Ronan said immediately after Christopher Nolan: "Bruce Wayne is no longer superior, with the joys, sorrows, sorrows and sorrows of ordinary people. , Will be afraid, will be weak, will fail, will be lost, and even have mental problems. The emotions of these ordinary talents appear in him, which can resonate with the audience!"


    "But what the audience wants to see is a superhero who can save the world," another Warner executive seems to be different from Ronan''s point of view, "not to see a waste..."


    Edward Davis raised his hand to interrupt him and motioned Ronan to continue speaking.


    "Everyone has a journey of their own, and superheroes are no exception. The heroes of Gao Daquan are separated from the market and the audience. It is difficult to resonate with the audience. This is why Spider-Man is more popular." Ronan has already done it. Fully prepared, "Bruce Wayne is not born a hero. He will also be hesitated and lost. After losing, he also needs to find himself, complete self-knowledge and self-salvation."

 Chapter 394： has hope

    If it were mentioned by ordinary people, Edward Davis would simply refuse, but looking at Ronan''s young face, he was thinking about the feasibility.


    Relativity Entertainment has been cooperating with Warner Bros. Almost all of its crews are based in Warner Studios. Although the number of films produced by Shahai Entertainment in the past few years has not been counted, the top big productions have released one. None, but the success rate is scary.


    Edward Davis knows very well that the promoters of Shahai Entertainment''s movie projects are without exception this young man named Ronan Anderson.


    The performance of the other party has attracted the attention of the top Warner Bros. It is said that someone on the board of directors has proposed to try to acquire Relativity Entertainment.


    It''s just that the deconstruction of the other party''s equity is too simple, the most critical film library is almost zero, and the board of directors has not paid much attention to it for the time being.


    But Ronan Anderson can''t help but be taken seriously.


    A producer with such a high success rate, specifically found Warner, and wanted to restart Batman.


    Maybe it''s really a good opportunity to save the Batman movie.


    Since the box office explosion of "Spider-Man", Edward Davis has also done a lot of actions in comics, such as digging the corner of "X-Men", contacting Brian Singer several times, and wanting to make He went to direct "Superman Returns"; for example, he personally finalized the new Oscar actress Halle Berry as the heroine of "Catwoman" and so on.


    For other producers, Batman may be a bad choice, but Ronan Anderson may really make a difference.


    After all, Ronan Anderson''s film performance in the past three years is truly brilliant.


    The current market situation is actually very obvious. The era of the rise of superhero movies has arrived.


    David Bird asked at this time: "Mr. Anderson, can you elaborate on your content planning for this new movie?"


    Ronan timely gave up the position to Christopher Nolan: "The content planning is mainly done by Chris, let him say."


    Christopher Nolan knows that the other party holds the copyright and must actively fight for it. He is not welcome, he said directly: "The story I conceived is based on "The Dark Knight Returns", but in fact it starts from the origin and mainly tells Bruce- In order to eradicate the evil forces of Gotham City, Wayne traveled around the world to find a way and became Batman. It will be the first film about the Dark Warrior to see the city from outside Gotham City. The audience I will see what the world thinks of Gotham City, and I will incorporate it into this city as great as London, New York and Paris."


    David Bird asked again: "You just said that you want to use dark realism as the style of the film. How do you plan to shape Gotham?"


    In the previous Batman movie, the background is very comical and exaggerated.


    When it comes to filmmaking that he is best at, Christopher Nolan is full of confidence, and even more confident of doing his part: "An exaggerated version of modern New York, a metropolis that makes people unable to breathe. It feels boundless. I want the audience to feel that Gotham City is a familiar and dangerous place."


    He thought for a while and emphasized, "My definition of Gotham City is an enhanced dark version of New York."


    Edward Davis and David Bird listened very carefully. They wanted to revitalize the Batman movie, but they were relatively cautious.


    It is not easy to save the Batman movie. The terrible experience that Joe Schumacher brought to "Batman and Robin" is still in the hearts of many viewers. These will inevitably affect their confidence in the series, and thus When the new Batman movie is released, choose to wait and see or even give up.


    To cast the glory of a series of films, many people need to pay too much, but to ruin a successful series, only need to make a bad film is enough.


    Christopher Nolan¡¯s words continue: "In essence, the new Batman movie still belongs to the category of sci-fi movies. But it is obviously different from the traditional Batman. I want to give him a more realistic style, script , Character design, props, and action fights all match this style."


    "In my film, Bruce Wayne is no longer a god, he is just a person." Christopher Nolan emphasized again, "He has desires, sorrows, feelings, and will also be lost. After losing, he needs to be renewed. Find yourself."


    If he can''t shoot the ideal dark realistic style, he would rather give up the Batman movie and go with Ronan to find other subjects.


    After all, the world is so big that the West can''t find a suitable theme and creativity, and you can go to the East to find it.


    When Christopher Nolan''s voice fell, Ronan added: "The Batman movie needs salvation, and Bruce Wayne himself needs salvation!"


    David Bird nodded: "Batman really needs a new life."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Superman, Batman and Spiderman are the three well-deserved giants of comic superheroes. Can''t let Spiderman dominate?"


    Christopher Nolan can bring new life to Batman movies, but the dark realism style will bring the entire DC superhero adaptation into a path that does not know whether it is good or bad.


    Of course, the previous life Warner Bros. and DC Comics finally vetoed the dark realism that they had insisted on.


    These two moved somewhat intentionally, but many practical problems and difficulties cannot be ignored.


    Edward Davis said directly: "The ongoing "Catwoman," "Superman Returns", "Troy" and "Harry Potter" movies have already consumed Warner Bros.''s large amount of liquidity. We don¡¯t have more. The funds are then invested in a giant system. "


    Ronan is not afraid that Warner Bros. will have difficulties, only that Warner Bros. will not even talk about it.


    "I have a suggestion." Ronan said timely: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics are authorized to be produced by Shahai Entertainment. Of course, the first producer is Warner Bros. and DC Comics. Shahai Entertainment participates in production investment and corresponding revenue. Sharing, but does not involve the final copyright ownership of the film."


    There is no other way. Batman''s copyright is in the hands of the other party, and the other party will not sell the copyright to other companies anyway.


    Edward Davis asked: "What is the production budget?"


    Ronan said directly: "About 150 million U.S. dollars. Shahai Entertainment can bear the investment of 100 million U.S. dollars of it, and at the same time only need to share the income of the first three years of the film.


    This is also one of the mainstream production methods for Hollywood co-productions. The copyright is mostly owned by one party, and then the other investor enjoys the share within 2 to 3 years after the screening, or the copyright party directly pays a sum of money based on the box office performance after the screening. Investors buy off the offline share.


    In the face of his peers in the industry, and not a small company, Edward Davis is also more particular. Some things must be said before: "The distribution and copyright of the film must belong to Warner Bros."


    Ronan nodded: "I have no problem with this."


    The operating rules in the industry know that many things are used to deal with foreign investors.


    But Ronan also has a corresponding requirement: "I must be the first producer of the film."


    "I''ll write this down." Edward Davis said.


    The project has not yet been determined, this can only be regarded as a future requirement.


    Hollywood is a typical producer-centered system. Ronan''s role as the first producer not only guarantees his own interests, but also allows Christopher Nolan to have enough room for display.


    After all, Christopher Nolan can only be regarded as a small director.


    If you really want to meet a producer who doesn''t look down on the dark realism style, the chance of accidents in this project will increase exponentially.


    This was the first formal meeting, and after talking about more specific matters, it gradually came to an end.


    Because of "The Dark Knight Returns", David Bird was very interested in Christopher Nolan''s ideas, and Ronan, the producer''s success rate, brought a certain degree of confidence.


    Even Edward Davis was moved.


    "The restart of the Batman movie is a big event, and it cannot be decided by the two of us." Edward Davis said to Ronan and the two of them: "We will initiate a proposal to the board of directors and submit your information and project plan. To submit it to the review committee, you still need to wait patiently."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "We keep in touch, and you can call me or Chris anytime if you have anything."


    For the production of first-line projects of major Hollywood companies, the approval process is quite complicated, and the green light of the review committee must be obtained. For such large projects, one person cannot make a decision at all.


    Ronan and Christopher Nolan must wait patiently for a while, and there will be many meetings with Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    It is not uncommon to even delay the first half or even a year.


    As for the "Superman Returns" project being promoted by Warner Bros., it has actually been planned five or six years ago. The script has been greatly changed four or five times Even the director has changed two, and it is still in In the pre-planning stage, the preparatory funds thrown in at the early stage alone amounted to thirty to four million US dollars.


    The future production cost of this film is bound to be an astronomical figure.


    After leaving the Warner Building, Christopher Nolan asked Ronan directly: "What is the chance?"


    Ronan said: "The hope is still great, and it is impossible for Warner Bros. to give up Batman."


    Christopher Nolan let out a sigh of relief and said: "In fact, even if there is no hope, we always have to try. If we don''t try, how can we know success or failure?"


    "Don''t worry, Chris." Ronan said with a smile: "With me as an investor responsible for most of the production budget, the probability that Warner Bros. will eventually give the green light is more than 80%."


    Both Legendary Pictures and Christopher Nolan can convince Warner Bros.


    Legendary Pictures still has no shadow. It is replaced by Shahai Entertainment, which is more powerful and can invest more funds, and it seems that the possibility of success is greater.

 Chapter 395： Patients with advanced procrastination

    A high-level meeting is going on in the Warner Bros. headquarters building.


    "You have already read the relevant information."


    Edward Davis sat very forward on the left side of the conference table and said, "Any ideas?"


    An Asian executive said with some doubts: "We all know Ronan Anderson, judging from his achievements in the past three years, he is also trustworthy, but Christopher Nolan is just a small director..."


    Opposite David Bird answered: "Kevin, haven''t you noticed? The directors who work with Ronan Anderson are all new directors, but without exception they have achieved success. In contrast, Christopher- Nolan has directed two films, "Shards of Memory" and "White Night Chasing the Murder", and has more qualifications and experience."


    The Asian named Kevin thought for a while, it was indeed such a thing, and simply stopped talking.


    "The Batman movie can''t stand another failure." Someone reminded.


    Edward Davis added: "This is a movie that fits the "Dark Knight Returns". In the past three years, Hollywood has not found a more successful producer than Ronan Anderson, and the dark style of "Night Night" "Legend" was also initiated by him, and he has enough experience in this area."


    When he finished speaking, David Byrd knocked on the table and emphasized: "Our neighbor next door has achieved unprecedented success in superhero movies. Everyone, don''t forget, DC was the king of superhero movies before! We must Take back our market position!"


    Kevin nodded and said, "What about the funds? There are ways to cooperate. We must retain the copyright!"


    "Of course the copyright belongs to us. Ronan Anderson''s Shahai Entertainment can solve two-thirds of the production budget for us." Edward Davis explained in detail Ronan''s way of cooperation.


    These people on the audit committee have basically no objection to this. This is the most conventional method of co-production in the industry, and how to cooperate will be discussed in detail later.


    As long as the copyright and distribution rights are in your hands, this project will not exceed the control of Warner Bros.


    Edward Davis said at this time: "The board''s intention is to get this project into review. We can''t keep Batman on hold. This is a waste of resources. And the board thinks Ronan Anderson''s company is good..."


    Kevin said directly: "Just buy it."


    "It''s not that simple." Edward Davis smiled and shook his head: "The equity structure of Relativity Entertainment is very simple. If Ronan Anderson disagrees, the acquisition will be impossible. This cooperation is actually an opportunity to increase Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment. The understanding between them also allowed Ronan Anderson to see the strength of Warner Bros. and let him understand that with Warner Bros. as a platform, his ability can be maximized..."


    Only by knowing enough can we find weaknesses and opportunities. Otherwise, even if Warner opens his mouth, he will not be able to talk about the entertainment situation with the theory of relativity.


    Another said: "In fact, there is no such need. DreamWorks is much better than Relativity Entertainment. The company''s first goal should be on DreamWorks."


    Edward Davis laughed: "If we can win DreamWorks first, Relativity Entertainment will naturally step aside, but we are not the only ones who are eyeing DreamWorks."


    Relativity Entertainment''s film library resources are too few, and its production capacity is not as good as DreamWorks. DreamWorks has set foot in the first-line large-scale production a few years ago. Currently, Relativity Entertainment has only one film with an investment of over 100 million.


    He also knows that the board of directors prefers DreamWorks. After all, the composition of DreamWorks shares is complicated, and the difficulty of obtaining it is actually much lower.


    Besides, DreamWorks has Spielberg.


    Ronan Anderson can match Spielberg? Edward Davis couldn''t help but shook his head secretly. No one in the circle would have this opinion.


    The meeting went smoothly. The market prospects for superheroes are here. Warner Bros., who owns DC comics, can''t leave such a big piece of fat.


    Edward Davis finally said: "Now, we are pushing the "Batman" project into the review stage and prioritizing the completion of the project review."


    The others have no objections.


    As soon as the Warner Bros. review meeting was over, Ronan was notified by Edward Davis. The entry of the project into the Warner Bros. review committee undoubtedly took a big step forward. As long as there are no major surprises, it must be Can get the green light from Warner Bros.


    Afterwards, Ronan personally communicated with George Clint, and Shahai Entertainment will form a negotiating team of more than a dozen people, preparing to start negotiations with Warner Bros. on the cooperation of "Batman".


    There will be plenty of preparation time next.


    Warner Bros. needs to inspect the plan, do the preliminary market evaluation, etc. It will not be possible to complete the relevant review within two or three months.


    After setting up the negotiation team, Ronan cared about the cooperation between Grey Intern and ABC TV.


    The two parties have reached a formal agreement to broadcast "Grey the Intern" on ABC TV.


    However, the method of playing license authorization is adopted.


    Nowadays, the mainstream model of Hollywood TV series production is similar to film production. Producers provide projects. If the TV station receives the green light, the TV station will raise production funds. The copyright of the series and subsequent production copyrights will naturally belong to the TV station.


    The other is that the producer raises its own funds, and then signs a broadcast authorization agreement with the TV station, and the TV station broadcasts it at a designated time.


    Since Shahai Entertainment was involved in the production of TV series for the first time, it used the method of authorization for the first broadcast or a brand-new series. The first season of "Grey''s Anatomy" has a total of nine episodes of the first season of only 2 million US dollars, and does not enjoy the series. The power of advertising dividends.


    The production cost of the first season ended up close to 3.5 million US dollars.


    The series and teams that have not been tested by the TV drama market do not have much negotiation cost.


    But as long as the first quarter has ratings, subsequent playback authorization and DVD rental and sales, etc., it is enough to make Shahai Entertainment profitable.


    Although in this era, TV dramas are much worse than movies, the profitability of popular dramas is not much worse than that of big-selling movies.


    This can also bring huge rewards for the starring.


    Jennifer Aniston¡¯s one-season pay for starring in "Friends" is now as high as $25 million.


    It is conceivable how terrifying the profitability of drama series can be.


    Of course, Ronan did not expect "Grey Intern" to be comparable to "Friends", this is only the first step for Shahai Entertainment to enter the production of TV series.


    Shahai Entertainment has obtained the film and television adaptation rights of "A Song of Ice and Fire". After confirming that there is no copyright conflict in "Prison Break", the creation of related scripts is also in progress, and more TV series production projects will be promoted in the future.


    And will gradually realize the integration of production and distribution of TV series.


    Ronan still has a question whether he wants to find a way to promote George Martin to complete "A Song of Ice and Fire" in the next ten years, so as to avoid the embarrassing scene of the TV series in the previous life coming to the front of the original.


    Is it really necessary for George Martin to tell the screenwriters about the ending first in order to prevent him from hanging up before completion?


    Perhaps in the previous life, after the continuous popularity of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, George Martin was old, with a strong heart and lack of energy, coupled with fame and fortune, severe lack of motivation, and became a veritable late patient with procrastination.


    I didn''t care about George Martin for the time being. Ronan went to the "Dungeon Siege" that was being prepared and looked at the relevant situation.


    "The protagonist Jason Statham has come to the crew." Uvi Bauer accompanied Ronan in the studio and introduced the relevant situation: "Currently receiving training in swordsmanship."


    He pointed not far away: "It''s over there."


    Ronan glanced at the training ground and said, "Let''s go and take a look."


    When the two came to the training court, Ronan saw the prosperous beauty. Today''s Jason Statham''s hair is not too small, and he has not become the bald head in the future, but he is already bald.


    After completing part of the training, Jason Statham came over to say hello to Ronan.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Jason Statham is not tall, but looks a little sturdy: "It''s nice to meet you."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "Hello, Jason." He smiled and said, "It is very important that you can agree to the invitation to be the leading actor in this project."


    Jason Statham made a few words of humility in time: "I''m overwhelmed."


    Ronan added: "You starred in "Two Big Smokers" and "Snatching and Kidnapping", both of which are very good movies."


    Both of these films are excellent films, but unfortunately they are not very popular in the North American film market. If the former is not for Tom Cruise, even the North American market would not be able to enter.


    These two films are undoubtedly typical niche films, so Ronan did not consider taking the North American copyright of "Snatching and Kidnapping" in the past, because he couldn''t get back the original in a short time.


    Even for good movies, market differences cannot be ignored.


    After chatting with Jason Statham for a few more words, Ronan then went to other places to check the scenery and props. The strong copycat style made him very speechless.


    But Ronan didn''t say anything, and the reason was directly related to him.


    After all, the entire film¡¯s budget is limited It is unrealistic to use the money to make Uvi-Bauer shoot the epic like "Lord of the Rings".


    Besides, Uvi Bauer is not Peter Johnson.


    Although Ronan believes that Uvi Bauer is a unique director, the magical epic is really not his specialty.


    What is Uvi-Bauer''s specialty? It should be that no matter what the subject matter, no matter how much investment, the movie can be made into a super bad movie.


    From the very beginning, what Ronan wanted was Uvi Bauer to give full play to his directing expertise.


    Since "Dungeon Siege" can''t be made into a magical epic, it''s a bad one.


    Super bad movies are convenient for later propaganda operations.


    Afterwards, Ronan went to the gym again and met the heroine of the film.


    Due to limited budgets and funds, this time no well-known women like Paris Hilton were invited.

 Chapter 396： What is a prince

    At the beginning of the preparation of the film, Uvi-Bauer contacted Paris-Hilton once to continue to let the daughter of the Hilton family play the heroine, but was rejected.


    People always grow up, even girls like Paris Hilton.


    Maybe she didn''t see it clearly at the time, and she was a little confused, but after other people''s reminders and her own thinking, Paris-Hilton could also see that her contribution to the movie was not proportional to the income.


    Therefore, Ronan was not surprised by Paris Hilton''s refusal.


    Ronan was later contacted by the future first daughter, but was also declined.


    Speaking of shrewdness and scheming, that one is far above Paris Hilton.


    Later, CAA recommended an actress to Ronan. After seeing the information and audition, Ronan decided on her to play the leading role.


    A girl who was working out saw Ronan and Uvi-Bauer and hurried over, greeted Uvi-Bauer, and said to Ronan, "Hello, Mr. Anderson, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity."


    Ronan smiled: "You are welcome, Miss Baylor. Your agent is right, you are very suitable for this role."


    Camilla Baylor still said: "I hope I can have a chance to express my gratitude."


    Ronan said calmly, "Play this role well."


    This girl has a very special appearance. She can be called a "different" beauty. With thick eyebrows, big eyes and dark brown hair, she has exquisite features, is full of exotic style, has a mysterious and intelligent temperament, and has a unique charm.


    But Ronan only chatted with her for a while and left.


    Ronan remembers Camilla Baylor, who was also a small star in his previous life. He once starred in Steven Spielberg''s "Jurassic Park 2".


    After leaving the crew, Ronan returned to Relativity Entertainment. As soon as he entered the office, Connie followed up with a document.


    Ronan pulled the chair away and sat down and asked, "Something?"


    Connie put the file on the desk and said, "This is the material from Dark Horse Comics."


    Ronan thought of the dark horse comics that Gilmour del Toro wanted to adapt to "Hellboy". Last week, he arranged for Connie''s assistant team to collect relevant information about dark horse comics.


    He opened the information and looked at it quickly.


    Dark Horse Comics is the third largest comics company in the United States after DC and Marvel. It was founded in 1986 in Milwaukee, Oregon, by Mike Richardson.


    Mike Richardson was the boss of several comic shops in the Portland metropolitan area. He began publishing an anthology series called "Dark Horse Produce" in 1986, and used the profits of the comic book store to invest in Dark Horse Comics.


    "Is the copyright of the adaptation of Hellboy still available?" Ronan asked.


    Connie immediately replied: "At present, the copyright of the adaptation is still in the hands of Dark Horse Comics."


    Ronan thought for a while: "You should inform Robert and ask him to come and see me immediately after he returns from London." He suddenly thought of one thing: "It''s not necessary. I''m going to London in a few days. Robert Lee, talk about it."


    Robert Lee has already met Bell Grylls, and Bell Grylls wants to meet him in person.


    "Okay." Connie left the office.


    Ronan continued to read the information, especially the works under the Dark Horse Comics, and found many familiar names.


    Dark Horse''s comics business is mainly divided into two major areas: original comic publishing and film and television works authorized comic adaptation and publishing.


    The latter occupies a considerable share. Dark Horse has many comics based on popular movies or TV series, including: "Star Wars", "Buffy the Ghostbusters", "Aliens" and "Who Wants to Be a One" Super hero".


    In addition, Dark Horse also holds the right to adapt the comics of science fiction movies such as "Predator", "Alien", "Robocop", "Terminator", and "Special Police Judge".


    These are of no value to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. After all, they are comics adapted from movies, and there is no value in adapting movies again.


    In the original comics, many works of Dark Horse have been put on the big screen, the most famous of which are undoubtedly "Ghosts in Disguise" starring Kim Carey and "Alien Story" directed by John Bruno.


    In addition to "Hellboy", among the works for which Dark Horse Comics has not yet sold the copyright of the adaptation, there are also many names that remind Ronan''s memory.


    For example, the author of "The Dark Knight Returns" Frank Miller''s other two works, "Sin City" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors."


    Forget the former, "Sin City" wants to achieve the desired effect, the production budget cannot be low, but in the end it is difficult to break away from the category of niche films, vaguely remember that this film has a very big name in the past, and the box office is actually average.


    If you can buy it is the best, you don¡¯t have to force it if you can¡¯t.


    But "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is best to get it.


    The moment he saw this film, Ronan knew that "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" was very important to the future of the Avengers in his hands.


    "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" is a work that really attracted the attention of director Zach Schneider, and this work allowed him to gradually form his own style, and brought these styles into the subsequent DC superhero comic movies. , While allowing DC movies to win a group of fans, it also lost more passers-by audiences.


    Just like a movie adapted from a game, game fans and comics fans alone cannot afford to invest in the huge movie market.


    Ronan once read related reports in general. Zach Schneider can be favored by Warner Bros. and DC Comics. On the one hand, his ability and style are appreciated, and on the other hand, he is recommended by Christopher Nolan.


    Because some of Zach Schneider''s style is very similar to his "Dark Knight".


    Ronan had more ideas in an instant. Now Christopher Nolan is working with him. The two have a good relationship, so he can also influence Christopher Nolan appropriately, so that Warner Bros. and DC Comics still have a high chance of being selected. Zach Schneider.


    But the premise of all this is that Zach Schneider must be famous and have enough outstanding results to prove himself.


    Otherwise, an ordinary director, even with the recommendation of Christopher Nolan, Warner Bros. and DC Comics would not be able to use him to direct top-tier productions.


    Ronan checked on the Internet, and now Zach Schneider is a well-known MV director and has not yet entered the movie circle.


    If you remember correctly, Zach Schneider''s first movie should be the remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead."


    Although I don''t remember whether this film was a success, but judging from the fact that Zach Schneider can still direct the investment of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "Dawn of the Living Dead" should not fail.


    You can check the copyright of this film, see which company is in the hands, and try to get the copyright of the piracy.


    Ronan wrote down all the names of the works he wanted to obtain copyright, and asked Connie to collect relevant information.


    In addition, through the dark horse comics, Ronan also thought of other comic companies, and asked Connie to collect the work information of American Comics, so that he could find familiar names.


    In addition to the three major comic companies of Marvel, DC and Dark Horse in the United States, there are also many small and medium-sized comic companies, which may have valuable works.


    Most of the movies that Ronan can remember are either extremely widespread, or they are a complete mess.


    Before Robert Lee returned from England, Ronan focused on Frank Miller''s "Sin City" and "Three Hundred Spartans".


    Although "Sin City" is published by a dark horse comic, the copyright is completely held by Frank Miller.


    The film and television adaptation rights of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" belong to Dark Horse Comics. As long as Frank Miller does not object, Dark Horse Comics can sell the film and television adaptation rights.


    Three days later, Ronan arrived in London and met Robert Lee at the Four Seasons Hotel in London.


    "how about it?"


    In the room, Ronan asked Robert Lee directly: "Is it all going well?"


    Robert Lee said: "I have talked with Bell Grylls twice. This person is very adventurous because of his own experience and is very interested in your proposal."


    Ronan nodded: "This is the best way."


    Robert Lee added: "But Bell Grylls currently has other companies in his hands. He is cooperating with the Prince of Wales Charitable Trust to prepare for an Atlantic adventure."


    Ronan asked: "Is he involved with the British royal family?"


    "It has close cooperation with some associations and institutions sponsored by the royal family or under the name." Robert Lee simply said: "The many adventures of Bell Grylls are all named as charity."


    Ronan is not surprised, celebrities always like to do things under the banner of charity, which is a common phenomenon.


    "You stay with me in London for a few days and see Bell Grylls." Ronan quickly made a decision: "Then you go back to Los Angeles and contact Dark Horse Comics. I have sent specific information to your mailbox. Inside."


    Robert Lee responded, "No problem."


    Ronan didn''t want to waste time asked: "When will I see him soonest?"


    Robert Lee thought for a while, and said, "Tonight Bell Grylls will attend a charity dinner hosted by a charity foundation under the royal family. I also have an invitation letter. It is said that the Prince of Wales and his family will also attend."


    Ronan said, "Well, let''s go together."


    Prince of Wales? The crown prince of the Kingdom of Great Britain who has repeatedly broken records.


    What is a prince? There is a standard answer in the previous Internet era. For modern society, the prince is a middle-aged mascot who has died, his mother is immortal, and can only accompany with an awkward smile forever.


    Many people once discussed a possibility. Will the mother end up with her son?


    That pair of nominally supreme rulers are Internet celebrities.


    The woman¡¯s long standby time.


    The man''s side is: the prince opened his mouth, ten years of diplomacy was in vain.

 Chapter 397： Bad event

    The banquet hall is brightly lit, and guests are coming and going. Because this is a charity dinner, most people look simple.


    Ronan met Bell Grylls under the introduction of Robert Lee.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson. I didn''t expect to see you here." Bell-Grylls has a dark face and a strong build. One of them is the kind of person who spends years outdoors. He smiled and shook hands with Ronan: "I thought it would be a few days before you contact me."


    Ronan shook hands with Bell Grylls and said, "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Grylls."


    "Call me Bell." Bell Grylls is not as rigid as the rumored British: "It''s an honor to know you."


    He looked at Robert and asked directly: "Some time ago, Mr. Li said you want to work with me to co-produce an adventure show?"


    Because Ronan and Bell Grylls are not celebrities in the upper class of London, almost no one came to say hello, which also gave them a quiet chat environment.


    Ronan seemed to say casually: "A few years ago, I had an idea to shoot a movie about how humans can survive in an extremely harsh natural environment. Later, when I was about to write a script, I found that the carrier of the movie was not very good. Appropriately, I turned my attention to the reality show, but I have never been able to find a host who can really give people a sense of survival in the wilderness."


    Bell Grylls listened carefully to Ronan''s words, because after Robert Lee contacted him, he also learned in detail about the relativity entertainment company.


    Hollywood is a powerful company with global distribution and promotion capabilities.


    Ronan continued: "Some time ago, I read the book "Face" you wrote. Your experience is extraordinary, and you are currently engaged in media and adventure industries.


    Bell Grylls moved in his heart and specifically said: "Mr. Anderson, let''s not tell you. I am a natural adventurous person. The experience of serving in the army has given me enough survival and adventure skills."


    He seemed to be a person participating in the interview, showing his own advantages appropriately: "I have followed my father to learn climbing and sailing since I was a child, and I have obtained the qualifications of Karate 2nd Duan when I was a teenager. Not only that, but also yoga and ninjutsu. Within the scope of my learning. The experience of serving in the Air Force Special Service Corps has given me mastery of hand-to-hand combat, desert and cold combat, survival skills, medical treatment, parachuting, signals, evasive driving, climbing and explosions, etc."


    Ronan could hear that Bell Grylls was demonstrating his ability appropriately.


    Regardless of the suitability of the program, let me tell you first, I am a capable person.


    According to Bell Grylls, this is a completely opener, a soft sister coin player in the game.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Tonight I had the honor to meet a knowledgeable explorer."


    Bell Grylls said seriously: "I have been constantly exploring my limits. Only at the edge of the limit can I feel that I am alive."


    "Then we naturally have a basis for cooperation." Ronan said unhurriedly: "This wilderness survival program I plan will challenge the limits of mankind in every issue."


    He briefly talked about the general content structure, such as how a person can survive in the worst environment in the world.


    Perhaps Bell Grylls is naturally adventurous, and the more I listen to it, the more I feel that this show is just tailor-made for me.


    Bell likes to take risks, and through his actual experience in the past few years, he has discovered that taking risks can be done as a career.


    Hollywood has the world''s strongest distribution and promotion capabilities...


    Ronan is most afraid of the kind of people who have no desires and never worry about a person''s ambition and desire. Even if Bell-Grylls is not interested in money, as long as he is interested in adventure, that is enough.


    Moreover, it is not difficult to find from the trajectory of Bell Grylls in recent years that this person is not the so-called detached person.


    Bell thought of Hollywood, the world''s largest fame and fortune business circle, and finally couldn''t help but be moved.


    "Mr. Anderson." Bell asked directly: "May I ask, when do you plan to start preparing this show?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "We are still at the planning level for the time being, and it will take some time to prepare." He smiled and said, "If you are interested, we can discuss carefully in the next few years."


    Bell Grylls didn''t have so many twists and turns, and said, "Yes, I am very interested in adventure."


    Ronan said, "In this way, we will discuss carefully tomorrow."


    This banquet is not a place for detailed discussion.


    "No problem." Bell Grylls still declared in advance: "My schedule for the next six months has been arranged. I will lead the team on a hard bottom rubber boat to complete the voyage across the North Atlantic."


    Ronan became interested when he heard it. Isn''t this also the limit of survival? He considered it carefully and said, "I think this voyage can also be made into a show or a real documentary."


    Bell-Grylls asked, "Mr. Anderson, do you have any thoughts on this?"


    He had contacted the BBC and Sky TV before, hoping that they could follow up the whole process, and then broadcast it on the TV station. For this reason, he did not plan to charge any licensing fees, but because the team''s reputation was still relatively small, the two TV stations only gave up after a brief inspection.


    Ronan said calmly: "It''s just a preliminary idea."


    Bell Grylls wanted to gain more exposure for the team, and once again presented the conditions when facing the BBC and Sky TV, saying: "If you want to participate in the filming all the time, I can authorize it for free."


    Ronan thought about it: "Let''s go back and let the people from my production company talk to you about specific cooperation."


    Such a documentary has a certain value, as long as it is operated properly, it can attract a lot of attention.


    It can be filmed, made into DVD, and then sold or rented on Netflix''s platform.


    "Yes." Bell Grylls was somewhat anxious: "Please also as soon as possible."


    Ronan nodded: "No problem." He turned to look at Robert Lee: "Remember to inform George."


    Bell Grylls felt that this meeting with Ronan was really rewarding. If they can really cooperate, it might be a good choice.


    The two chatted for a while, and the banquet hall suddenly became quiet.


    "The Prince is down." Bell Grylls looked at the entrance of the banquet hall: "I want to go over and greet the Prince."


    Although he cooperated with the charitable foundation under the royal family, he and the main members of the royal family only stayed at the level of understanding.


    Ronan followed Bell''s eyes and looked over, and he saw the famous Crown Prince.


    Beside the crown prince, there is the future Duke of Cambridge William.


    I vaguely remember this man who inherited his father''s fine fund, and was bald before he was old.


    Ronan followed Bell Grylls and waited for Bell to greet him, and took the initiative to shake hands with Charles: "Hello, Your Highness, I am Ronan Anderson from Hollywood Relativity Entertainment."


    "Hello." Charles is not Diana. He is not interested in Hollywood or anything. He just said politely: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan just said hello politely, and then went to the side.


    Seeing the royal prince, a picture suddenly flashed in his mind.


    If the future mother dies her son, this may happen.


    God asked: Do you have any regrets when you are dead? Do you have a wish to complete? I can give you a chance.


    The crown prince replied: I have not been crown prince in my life, I am not reconciled! Please let me sit on the throne once!


    God said: I don''t have a chance here for the time being. I''ll go and say hello to some old friends to see if they have a chance.


    The crown prince said: I can wait.


    I don''t know how long it took, God said: There is a chance, you go.


    The crossing crown prince slowly opened his eyes and found himself wearing a yellow robe in a magnificent palace. He was overjoyed and finally ascended the throne!


    Before the joy was gone, suddenly a screaming **** ran in crying: the emperor! emperor! The big event is not good, the thief broke the palace gate!


    Ronan shook his head, dispelled all these random thoughts, and came to the future Duke of Cambridge.


    "Good evening, Your Highness." Ronan said politely.


    William just stayed with Charles, remembering Ronan, smiling and saying: "Hello, Mr. Anderson." He looked very educated: "Thank you very much for coming to the charity dinner tonight."


    Ronan is a little puzzled, this seems to be the master''s tone, right?


    William then briefly explained: "I am already in charge of this charity foundation."


    Ronan said at the right time: "It is right to participate in such activities. I have been giving back to the society for the past two years." He specifically said: "The films produced by my company have a fixed percentage of proceeds invested in charity."


    "Thank you." William said with a smile: "Your actions like this will arouse the sense of responsibility of the entire society."


    Ronan said, "NoNo, I did too little. In this regard, your mother is a role model for all of us. When she visited Hollywood, I saw it from afar. , She is a true angel."


    William said very seriously: "I am proud of my mother."


    Ronan nodded: "She is the pride of mankind."


    Unlike the relative indifference of other members of the royal family, William has a deep affection for his biological mother, and his praise of Diana gave him a great impression.


    Afterwards, William and Ronan chatted for a while, and curiously asked some interesting things about Hollywood.


    Obviously, this man seemed to be very interested in Hollywood, which had been in close contact with Diana.


    Compared with the slightly naive William, Ronan undoubtedly has rich social experience. After some conversation, William left a good impression.


    This can be regarded as an investment. Although the royal family is famous and not powerful, no one can ignore their enormous influence.

 Chapter 398： Shake hands again

    Although the royal family in modern society has long lost real power, the current Prime Minister Blair once wanted to promote the abolition of the British royal family in society, but anyone with a head knows very well what influence the Windsor family has in this country.


    The UK market is not small, and like the US, it is also a core member of the Five English Friends.


    Moreover, Britain also has its own advantages in industries such as culture, football, film and music.


    Ronan, because he was once a fan, is very concerned about the relationship between the Premier League and knows that William is not a big fan, and he will become the chairman of the FA in a few years.


    Perhaps this is just an honorary title, but it is involved with the heirs of the Windsor family and should not be underestimated.


    Ronan quickly touched on the topic of football, and the two chatted for a while on the Premier League and the England national team.


    "In this year''s World Cup, the England team performed very well." Ronan said naturally: "If it weren''t for the Brazil team that later won the championship, the England team could have gone further."


    William whispered: "In this top-level event, the role of the star is very important. The England team was defeated by one person."


    Ronan echoed: "Ronaldinho is in great condition."


    I don''t know if we should praise Ronaldinho for his brilliant work, or whether David Seaman is a consistent weakness in handling lobs.


    It seems that starting with David Seaman, England''s goalkeeper has not had a few reliable players.


    Later, there was even a saying that "if the sky is love, the sky is also old, and when I meet Hartmund, the English gate has become the background painting of countless world waves."


    However, the Manchester City team who succeeded Hart was very unsuited to the Premier League and gave his name to the regent.


    William added: "The England team is now called the golden generation. I hope that there will be a good performance in the next European Cup."


    Ronan nodded: "There should be, they will be more mature then."


    It seems that every session of the England team will be touted by the British media as the golden generation. They were highly praised before the game and were scolded **** after the game.


    It has to be said that the British media¡¯s methods of earning eyeballs are quite clever.


    Hold it up and kill it again.


    Talking about football, William suddenly said: ¡°There will be a club meeting about football in Chelsea in a few days. I will also go there. Mr. Anderson can participate if he is interested.¡±


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s a great honor."


    The Premier League seems to be the most commercially valuable football league in the world.


    Although the value of nfl may be higher, the influence of American football is not as good as football, the world''s number one sport.


    Ronan had an idea about a professional team a long time ago. Although he hasn''t really implemented it yet, he can still prepare in advance.


    The role of football as a platform for publicity is still very huge, especially the Premier League, thanks to the promotion, the advertising sponsorship of those giant teams is almost astronomical.


    Of course, Ronan is very clear-headed, professional football has always been ranked very low in the plan, so in the case of insufficient strength, most of them stay on the level of ideas, and have not really implemented it.


    Netflix, production and distribution companies, and animation studios are much more important than professional teams.


    Seeing that someone came to look for William again, Ronan promptly said goodbye and exchanged business cards with William before leaving.


    Ronan learned from the conversation with William that football has become a part of British culture. It seems that using football as an intermediary can effectively open up the social network here.


    Later, under the introduction of the person in charge of the British branch of Embassy Pictures, he met many people in the British media industry, including Rupert Murdoch''s son.


    "I have been working in Asia some time ago and only transferred to the UK this year."


    James Murdoch is Rupert Murdoch¡¯s second son. After learning Ronan¡¯s identity, he became more enthusiastic: "Ronan, I heard some Fox executives talk about you. You got it in the movie. His achievements are enviable."


    Ronan said modestly: "Compared to 20th Century Fox, it''s too far." He asked curiously: "James, what business are you in charge of here?"


    James Murdoch pushed down his gold-rimmed glasses and said: "I am still familiar with Sky TV''s business for the time being."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate."


    James Murdoch suddenly turned to the film: "If I were in Twentieth Century Fox, I must push the production company to cooperate with you."


    "In fact, I also want to cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox." Ronan thought of "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four": "After all, cooperation in film production can effectively reduce risks and concentrate superior resources."


    James Murdoch added: "In fact, what I read is film and television production, but unfortunately there is no chance to make movies."


    Ronan said casually: "I can find opportunities to be transferred to 20th Century Fox in the future."


    Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered something. One of the sons of Rupert Murdoch in the previous life was involved in the wiretapping incident and other scandals in the UK. He was forced to resign from all his posts and then returned to the United States. Chief Executive Officer of Fox.


    Judging from the fact that James Murdoch has come to the UK to take up his post, I am afraid this person is James Murdoch.


    After talking about a few movie topics, Ronan exchanged business cards with him and said: "James, you must contact me when you go to Los Angeles, so that I can be a landlord."


    "Definitely." James Murdoch said with a smile: "We are the same age, we should have more contact."


    The minds of these two people are complicated, and the purpose of communication is not simple. Everyone can see the value of each other, and they have a heart to make friends with each other.


    James Murdoch is very interested in the film industry and believes that he will enter Hollywood in the future. Then he may have a chance to cooperate with Ronan.


    Ronan focuses on the future. This is the head of the future of Fox in the 20th century...


    After James Murdoch left, Robert Lee came to Ronan and said in a low voice: "I saw an old friend."


    Ronan couldn''t help being curious, and asked, "Which old friend?"


    Robert Lee pointed quietly: "Over there."


    Through the crowd gathered in the banquet hall, Ronan saw a somewhat familiar figure. Even though the other party was wearing a decent suit and very clean shaved beard, he still recognized this as an Arab at a glance.


    Ronan is familiar with only his old friends in Abu Dhabi.


    Although he hadn''t seen him for several years, Ronan recognized at a glance, this was Chief Mansour.


    "I''m going to say hello to him." Ronan whispered to Robert Lee, "You are free."


    After speaking, he walked slowly towards Mansour, and when there was no one around Mansour, he walked quickly.


    "Good evening, Mr. Minister." Ronan still used the name of the year: "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Mansour glanced at Ronan, a little confused at first, and then recognized: "Good evening, Mr. Ronan-Anderson."


    After a few years of absence, the two shook hands again.


    Ronan politely said, "When did Mr. Minister come to London?"


    Mansour said: "It''s been a while."


    As this person appeared in front of him, many past events came to mind, and Mansour felt a little complicated.


    "I heard that your relativity entertainment is developing well?" Mansour actually didn''t care much about the company since the failed acquisition.


    After all, he is also a person who handles tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars every day.


    "It''s okay, the development is relatively smooth." Ronan''s words are full of sincerity: "I have always wanted to say thank you to Mr. Minister. Without the support of the Abu Dhabi consortium, there would be no current relativity entertainment."


    Mansour was very polite: "In fact, we are mutually beneficial. Your suggestions back then have also benefited Abu Dhabi a lot."


    In the past few years, the Abu Dhabi Foundation has started from the cultural and sports aspects and cooperated with appropriate publicity to make Abu Dhabi''s name appear in the Western society. Although due to 9/11, many previous tasks have been useless, but compared to In conservative Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi is obviously more popular in the West.


    Ronan smiled and said, "It would be great if I can help Mr. Minister."


    Both parties agreed and did not talk about some unpleasant thingsMansour knew that he had no good way to take the current Ronan. Ronan wanted to deal with this huge The consortium coexisted peacefully.


    After all, there is no fundamental conflict of interest between the two parties for the time being. Even if Abu Dhabi invested money in Ronan''s film, it was not in the eyes of Chief Mansour at all.


    Mansour remembered the interrupted plan that year and the severe international situation facing the Arabs. He couldn''t help but repeat the old saying: "Mr. Anderson, if your company encounters financial difficulties, you can contact me at any time. We are all old friends. No need to be polite."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Abu Dhabi helped me in the most difficult time. I needed funds. The first thing I thought of was the Abu Dhabi consortium."


    Mansour seems to have a high international level: "Cooperation can bring win-win results, and cooperation is also the theme of today''s international society. Abu Dhabi has always been a part of this civilized society."


    Ronan said very seriously: "I always believe this."


    Not to mention anything else, the people of Abu Dhabi are at least doing things in accordance with internationally accepted practices, rather than just rashly after a loss.


    As time goes by, Western society will accept more and more funds for Abu Dhabi.


    Ronan will of course not easily cooperate with Abu Dhabi people anymore. It is inferred from the situation of the two sides that broke out that Abu Dhabi people want his company, not just invest in a certain movie.


    Relativity Entertainment has passed the initial entrepreneurial stage, and there is no need to take this risk.


    Ronan and Chief Mansour have always been in a friendly, harmonious and harmonious atmosphere. When they separated, they exchanged the latest contact information.


    The old page of Relativity Entertainment and the Abu Dhabi Consortium is over.


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 Chapter 399： Sugar girl sugar dad

    On the night of the charity banquet, Ronan, like the other guests, donated a sum of money to the charity foundation. The next day, he had a more specific interview with Bell Grylls, and then called a team from Shahai Entertainment to London. Bell Grylls talks about detailed cooperation matters.


    Not only "Survival from the Wild", but also Bell Grylls''s inflatable boat crossing the Atlantic Ocean.


    Ronan saw Bell Grylls'' crossing plan, which involved crossing many dangerous areas, such as the North Atlantic ice floes.


    The more dangerous it is, the more valuable it is to produce. Bell Grylls seems to know this very well.


    There will be a protection ship behind, just like when shooting "Survival in the Wild", Bell''s team has rescue teams and doctors at all times to provide assistance, not as dangerous as it seems.


    After all, this is a show after all.


    Afterwards, Ronan participated in a football club located in the Chelsea district of London and met many shareholders of Premier League clubs, such as the Irishman Magnier, the major shareholder of Manchester United.


    Some of them want to participate in football games.


    Such as the oil rich Roman Abramovich from Russia.


    Unfortunately, because of his origin in Russia, Ronan was rejected throughout the club. Ronan only briefly chatted with him, knowing that he was interested in acquiring the Chelsea team.


    It is not easy to complete the acquisition. The Chelsea boss is very interested in the high price he offered, and can¡¯t wait to sell the club that loses a lot of money every year, but the FA has been stuck, obviously for Roman -Abramovich''s identity is more sensitive.


    Some political and ideological obstacles are real in society.


    Ronan heard at the salon that Chief Mansour had been investigating Premier League clubs, but since the events of 9/11, even those who wanted to sell the club for profit have had doubts about selling it to Arabs.


    Not to mention the media and fans.


    Three days later, Ronan was invited to another party hosted by William. During his stay in London, he spent the rest of his time trying to expand his network, except for the contact with Bell Grylls.


    The status of Hollywood billionaire is also a big help.


    "William, you must contact me when you go to Los Angeles."


    After meeting several times, Ronan has become acquainted with William and can directly call his name in private: "The party in Los Angeles is a different style. If you don''t feel the same, it is definitely a pity."


    William whispered: "I will go if I have time."


    For example, he was in London, with too many eyes staring at him. Even if it was a private party, he had to pay attention to the scene and etiquette, and he couldn''t have fun at all.


    After several contacts, Ronan had noticed that young William had a restless heart.


    And when I took a look at his mother, I was very interested in Hollywood.


    "Well, we''re settled." Ronan shook hands with William and said goodbye: "I am waiting for you to come to Los Angeles as a guest."


    William smiled and said, "Ronan, I have already felt your enthusiasm."


    Ronan left William''s private villa. When he went out, the driver had already drove over.


    After getting in the car, Connie on the co-pilot handed over a bottle of water. Ronan took it and took a sip. He drank a lot of wine tonight, which was somewhat nauseous.


    "How''s Bell talking?" Ronan asked.


    During this time, his energy was mainly focused on social interaction, and the negotiation with Bell Grylls was completely handed over to the professional team.


    Connie said: "A preliminary agreement has been reached, and a formal contract will be signed next Monday. After Bell Grylls has completed the Atlantic crossing, he will participate in the preparation and production of the adventure show."


    Ronan nodded: "How long did you sign with him?"


    Connie glanced at the memo and said: "Bell and his agent are only willing to sign for three seasons. Bell is not an ordinary person, and his agency has a strong presence in the UK."


    "Three seasons are enough." Ronan didn''t expect the other party to be foolishly able to sign a multi-year contract at one time. After all, Bell is no longer unknown. He added: "Tell Shahai Entertainment that you can listen to Bell''s advice when preparing the show. He has rich field experience in this area."


    Such a reality show is also inseparable from the screenwriter, but it needs field experience that can withstand scrutiny.


    The show needs professionals in this area.


    Back at the Four Seasons Hotel, Luo Nan just entered the lobby of the hotel when a middle-aged woman stared at him.


    The middle-aged woman observes Ronan calmly. This man is in a tall suit. The watch that occasionally reveals when he walks is Patek Philippe. The woman who is half a step behind is plain looking, obviously an assistant or secretary, on the other side. The white man must be a bodyguard...


    This is not only a rich man, but also a very rich kind.


    She immediately stood up and walked over to Ronan''s side and said, "Good evening."


    Ronan glanced at her, a strange woman with a very good temperament, and nodded in response: "Hello, madam."


    "Can you delay you for a few minutes?" the strange woman asked.


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Excuse me, you are..."


    "I''m an agent." The middle-aged woman said with a smile: "We can go to the rest area and talk."


    Ronan thought it was an agent of the rich man he had met in the past few days, nodded and followed. This was the hotel lobby, and the other party could not do anything special.


    After sitting down, Ronan asked directly: "Whose agent are you?"


    The middle-aged woman did not answer, but said: "Mr. is not British?"


    This is obvious. The accents in the United Kingdom and the United States are quite different from some word habits.


    Just when Ronan was a little impatient and was about to leave directly, the middle-aged woman said again: "Sir, during your stay in London, do you need a guide or playmate who is familiar with the city?"


    Ronan was a little surprised, this middle-aged woman with a good temperament actually does this kind of work?


    The middle-aged woman didn¡¯t wait for Ronan¡¯s response, and said to herself: ¡°I have more than 300 members here, including white, mixed, black, Asian and Latin. The skin and hair color are all available, and I It is guaranteed that all of the more than 300 members are under the age of 23 and are students of Cambridge University, Oxford University, University of London and the School of Dramatic Art."


    The names of Cambridge and Oxford are well-known all over the world. When Ronan heard that the other party could provide female students, including these two universities, as playmates, he couldn''t help but think, "Really students at school?"


    "Yes." The middle-aged woman said: "We have a good reputation in this area. If it is fake, we can''t hide it from a successful person like you."


    Ronan looked around subconsciously, it seemed normal.


    The middle-aged woman further dispelled Ronan¡¯s doubts: ¡°They all have corresponding identification certificates. Oxford and Cambridge tuition fees are expensive, and some people need income to pay for tuition and living expenses. Young people know the importance of academic qualifications and want to pursue their dreams. , But found that they cannot complete their studies in traditional ways. Therefore, they need to find ways to earn money that they cannot earn in other ways."


    Ronan''s idea became stronger and stronger. Of course he wasn''t looking for a playmate. After all, he was quite cautious.


    He found that this might be a good subject. The senior scholars of prestigious universities are engaged in some special service industries for money...


    If it is made into a movie, will there be a market? For Oscars or other awards, can they have so-called social significance? If the filming is done, can I get several awards?


    Ronan has experienced the era of the information explosion. If what a middle-aged woman said is true, it might not be an isolated phenomenon.


    The part-time job of school chicken is absolutely impossible to only appear in the East, and it should be more common in the West.


    "To be specific." Ronan looked very interested.


    The middle-aged woman said: "We help successful people like you find playmates and even girlfriends. They are responsible for paying you for shopping, eating, dating, and you only need to provide a little cash and gifts."


    Ronan asked again: "Just so?"


    The middle-aged woman seemed very interested when she saw Ronan, she lowered her voice a little, and said, "Of course, everything that men and women should do will do."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "Sounds great."


    The middle-aged woman asked at the right time: "What type do you need? How many people do you want?"


    "One person." Ronan wanted to know more, as if he was very eager to say: "Blond, be delicate, soft and beautiful, with long and tall legs..."


    The middle-aged woman is not afraid that the customer did not request immediately took out the phone and got in touch.


    "You need to wait for a while." She put down the phone: "Excuse me, your room..."


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t be so stupid to meet people in a private space, and said, "I''ll just wait here."


    The customer is God, and the middle-aged woman certainly has no objection.


    As he was waiting for someone to come, Ronan seemed to ask casually: "A lot of girls in prestigious schools do this part-time job?"


    "The ratio is not low." The middle-aged woman said vaguely: "Many ordinary families can''t afford expensive expenses. Beauty and beauty can also be used as commodities and capital, right? Especially for people like you..."


    "A person like me?" Ronan didn''t quite understand what she meant.


    The middle-aged woman joked a little: "The poor only have money left..."


    Ronan shook his head secretly, not believing what the middle-aged woman said.


    There is no doubt that even in prestigious institutions, there must be people engaged in such transactions, but they should be only individual people.


    Having said that, past-life college students have always been places where people from special professions gather, and many of them are fake college students.


    Take the jokes about putting drinks on the Internet, the girls who came out of the school must be students?


    It is not difficult to enter the university and then come out.


    During the conversation with the middle-aged woman, Ronan also learned some special titles in this industry. For example, the female student called herself Tang Niu, and the man called the Tang Dad...


    A middle-aged woman impressed him deeply-love is just a concept invented by the poor.


    Sometimes, I have to admire that there are all kinds of people in this world, and all kinds of ideas can be born.


    After waiting for a long time, a blond girl with exquisite makeup and a famous brand came to Ronan''s side.


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 Chapter 400： I want more

    "Hello there¡­¡­"


    The blonde girl looked a little introverted, looked at the middle-aged woman, her eyes were on Ronan, her eyes could not help but brighten.


    This is the customer tonight? Too unexpected, a handsome young man with money!


    Ronan pointed to a chair next to him and said, "Please sit down."


    The blonde girl looked at Ronan from the corner of her eyes, pulled the chair away and sat down.


    The middle-aged woman asked Ronan immediately: "Are you still satisfied?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    From the outside, it is impossible to think that a blonde girl would be in this business.


    She has long hair like a waterfall, and her facial features are three-dimensional like sculptures. When she smiles, a single dimple appears on her delicate face.


    There is no doubt that this is a beautiful girl with a tall figure.


    And there is hardly any dusty breath on the body, and it gives people the feeling of a student who is still studying.


    After several years of training in Hollywood, Ronan has a somewhat human eye. Judging from his appearance and temperament alone, I am afraid that the middle-aged woman has not lied about the student.


    "Do you still need it?" the middle-aged woman asked at this time.


    Ronan waved his hand: "You can go now."


    The rest of the matter is not appropriate for a middle-aged woman to be present. If she is there, I am afraid that nothing can be asked.


    The middle-aged woman stood up and smiled, but did not leave immediately.


    Ronan was a clever man. He immediately understood and shook his head to Connie. Connie immediately took a step forward and said to the middle-aged woman, "This lady, please come with me."


    The middle-aged woman followed Connie to other places.


    "Good evening." Ronan asked Vinci to ask for two glasses of water and asked the blonde girl: "Can you know your name?"


    The blonde girl laughed out a single dimple: "My name is Natalie Doma and I come from the Academy of Dramatic Art." Her eyes kept rolling on Ronan: "Excuse me..."


    Ronan said, "You just call me Ronan."


    Although Natalie Dorma is not a professional, she has no worse vision than a middle-aged woman. Ronan has already been carefully examined during this meeting. From the clothes to the occasional watch, she undoubtedly does not show the identity of the young handsome Duo Jin.


    Lucky tonight! Natalie Thomas whispered in her heart.


    "Miss Thomas." Ronan was about to enter the topic.


    Natalie Thomas interjected: "You call me Natalie."


    Ronan nodded and said, "It''s nice to meet you, Natalie."


    Seeing Ronan''s polite temperament and speaking calmly, Natalie Doma looked forward to tonight a little bit more.


    It is also to provide certain services to people. How can the mood be the same when facing a middle-aged handsome man and facing the Mediterranean uncle?


    Natalie Thomas asked: "Are you not British? The accent comes from the United States?"


    Ronan replied: "I am from Los Angeles."


    Natalie Doma looked shy, but it was just a look. She pointed to the hotel lobby where people came and went, and suggested: "Should we change the place?"


    Ronan shied away without a trace: "Let''s talk here first."


    Natalie Doma, of course, based on the customer¡¯s opinion, and said, "Okay."


    Ronan suddenly asked, "Can you know your service and compensation? I''ll be prepared in advance."


    Natalie Dorma frowned slightly, how could she ask so directly? Did she read it wrong? Or are Americans so direct?


    "We will communicate tonight to increase mutual understanding." Natalie Doma is obviously prepared, and the wording is very elegant and decent: "If I have time tomorrow, I can accompany you to go shopping and help you choose clothes and so on. of."


    In this case, how many men will not buy gifts for their female partners? And of course it is impossible for rich people to go to ordinary shops, and the gifts they receive are at least first-line luxury goods.


    The seemingly shy Natalie Doma has a lot of experience in coping: "I just provide a little guide service, and the cost of 1,000 pounds is enough."


    Ronan was silent, just looking at each other,


    Natalie Thomas asked, "Do you have any other needs?"


    She heard from her classmates that some male clients made very excessive demands, even including abuse.


    Although she has never encountered it, she still pays great attention to protecting herself.


    "Well, Natalie, I''ll give you 1,000 pounds." Ronan said slowly, "but I don''t need your services."


    Natalie Doma instantly became vigilant: "What do you want to do?"


    Ronan said directly: "Answer me a few questions. It''s not a difficult question, but what you are doing now..." He couldn''t find the right wording for a while, thought for a while, and said, "What you are doing. This part-time job."


    "Who are you?" Natalie Doma stepped back subconsciously, staring at Ronan and asked: "Are you a reporter?"


    Ronan shook his head: "I''m not a reporter, I''m just a little curious about your group."


    Natalie Thomas said, "Sir, if you don''t need it, please don''t delay everyone''s time."


    The smile on her face was completely put away, as if she would turn her face at any time: "It''s getting late, I should go back."


    While talking, Natalie Doma stood up.


    What should I do with such a woman? Ronan said lightly: "2000 pounds, as long as you answer a few questions for me."


    Natalie Doma''s steps to go out instantly recovered, and subconsciously asked: "Really ¡ê2,000?"


    Ronan hooked, and Connie took out 500 pounds and quietly handed it to Natalie Dorma, and whispered: "This is a deposit. I will transfer the remaining part to you after you answer it."


    They are all secretly engaged in this kind of part-time job, how can the so-called morality be worth money?


    Natalie Dorma twisted the banknotes with her fingers. After putting it away, she sat on the chair again, laughed out a dimple again, and said, "Ronan, just ask any questions, as long as I know I will answer them."


    After all, there is still ¡ê1,500 left.


    Connie has served Ronan for many years and quickly took out a pen and notebook, ready to record it.


    Ronan asked, "You are really a student of the Academy of Dramatic Art."


    "Yes." Natalie Doma admitted without hesitation: "I enrolled in 2001. There are many female college students in London doing part-time jobs in this line. It''s not a big deal. I don''t have to lie."


    Ronan is still a little curious: "You said there are a lot of female college students in this industry?"


    Natalie Doma nodded: "I know, there are dozens of people doing this in the Academy of Dramatic Arts, not just girls like me, but also boys. There are also other universities, such as Cambridge University, Oxford University and London. University, I heard there are hundreds of people."


    Connie was also a little surprised. As a graduate of a prestigious university, she had never expected that the university had a hidden circle that she didn''t understand.


    Perhaps the times are really different.


    Ronan asked again: "You are for tuition and living expenses?"


    "For tuition and living expenses?" Natalie Doma suddenly laughed, with a slight mockery in her smile: "There are also people who are for tuition and living expenses, but the ratio will not exceed 10%."


    She is still smiling: "Most people just want to live a better life."


    This is similar to what Ronan expected. It seems that the future heroine can be set as a middle class family, but in order to pursue luxurious material life...


    Through these questions, Natalie Doma gradually understood what Ronan was interested in. These questions were not difficult to answer. Since she dared to do it, she was not afraid of others asking.


    This doesn''t involve her or anything.


    For the next ¡ê1,500, Natalie Doma simply said: ¡°Most people will say that it is for tuition and living expenses when facing customers, but this is just for sympathy and want to further dig out the customer¡¯s wallet. For example. Say me, I have an average monthly income of nearly 3,000 pounds in the last six months, and this part of the money is all spent on a decent life."


    Hearing this, Ronan stopped asking questions at all, waiting for Natalie Thomas to continue.


    Natalie Doma took a sip and said: "I like to live a luxurious life, as do other people. You don''t need to work hard to own a large number of designer bags, clothes and jewelry. Who doesn''t like it?"


    Connie stopped recording, which was speechless.


    There are many ways to achieve this kind of life, such as working hard, just like she is now, buying a few general luxury goods every month, and there is no pressure.


    Seeing that Natalie Thomas did not reject his question, Ronan asked further: "How did you get into this business?"


    Natalie Domarillo once thought about and said: ¡°I was influenced by some friends and classmates around me. They are all girls from ordinary backgrounds. They lived an ordinary life, but their life suddenly became It¡¯s a different look. Luxurious gifts, high-end activities, partying, shopping, I¡¯m too envious of people. So I asked them to find out that this kind of life is easy to achieve, not to mention my conditions are so good. I want to live this life too, I want more."


    She didn''t care: "Soon, my life changed drastically. I have a bunch of designer clothes and bags. Do you know? I''m not 21 years old, but I''ve been to 20 Travel to many countries."


    Ronan held his chest with one hand and his chin in the other. He could hear that Natalie Dorma, the girl, didn''t have any sense of shame, but rather complacent.


    He emphatically remembered this point in his mind, which is very crucial for the future role setting.


    "Can I ask a question?" Connie asked in a low voice behind Ronan.


    Ronan said, "Just ask."


    "Miss Doma." Connie couldn''t help asking the girl opposite: "Don''t you think this is the same as the female daughter?"


    Natalie Doma''s face immediately turned ugly, and she retorted: "We are not the same as the daughters! The daughters sell their bodies for money, and we seek to establish a normal relationship. I can decide whether or not. Sleep with him..."


    Connie didn''t speak any more, this self-deception has left her completely speechless.


    "I should go back." Natalie Dorma said goodbye.


    Ronan said to Connie, "Give the remaining payment to Miss Doma."


    Tonight, he really learned a lot.


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 Chapter 401： Wilderness Sinister

    Returning to the hotel room, Ronan said to Connie: "It should be a good movie theme to sort out what the girl said."


    Connie now understood why the boss was so interested in these things.


    No wonder the company¡¯s films succeeded one after another. This keen observation and ability to never forget to find the subject matter of the film is indeed amazing.


    "Okay." Connie answered quickly: "I''ll sort it out tonight."


    Ronan asked again at this time: "Connie, I remember that you are a top student who graduated from business school. Have you heard of this when you were in school?"


    Connie told the truth: "No." Thinking of what Natalie Dorma had said, she added: "My energy when I was studying was focused on study and internship, and I had less contact with irrelevant matters."


    Ronan thought for a while, and then asked: "I dropped out early, and it was not long since you came out of school. In your opinion, is there a similar situation in famous American schools?"


    Connie thought for a while, and said: "I don''t understand that doesn''t mean it doesn''t exist. If we infer from the business climate of American society and what I know, similar situations must exist."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "You said this very well. Not understanding doesn''t mean it doesn''t exist."


    Just like in a more closed age, watching Hollywood from outside the circle is really beautiful, but not understanding some of the rules does not mean that they do not exist.


    For example, many people have not even heard of this term, but it is real in the rock circles of the East and the West, and even some female stars are born of flesh and blood.


    The famous rock star Bibi-Bill has a booster row, and Liv Tyler also came by the way.


    Connie asked: "Are you really going to make such a movie?"


    Ronan said with a smile: "It''s just a preliminary idea, and I will say it after returning to Los Angeles."


    If you really want to shoot such a subject, you must have more understanding and grasp more actual conditions.


    But from the contact with Natalie Dorma, Ronan found that the prices of these people are undoubtedly very high, and the status of students in famous universities has undoubtedly become a proof of their high prices.


    Some people make money easily, while others find it difficult. When these differences are linked together, it is easy to form a deformed industrial chain.


    Ronan gradually had a clear idea that this type of film must take the route of award-winning operations, and the Oscar must be the ultimate goal.


    In this way, British universities are not the best choice, and the first choice must be American universities.


    The next day, Connie¡¯s compiled information was transferred to Ronan. In addition to Natalie Doma¡¯s words last night, she also collected a lot of information from the Internet. There is even a special website in the UK that does similar things. Intermediary business.


    Ronan collected these materials and wrote the relevant information on the memo, leaving it aside for the time being. After all, there are other businesses to deal with in the UK.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s negotiating team settled the Bell-Grylls cooperation negotiations, and Ronan signed a formal agreement with Bell-Grylls on behalf of Shahai Entertainment.


    Beginning in September, Shahai Entertainment will start full cooperation with Bell Grylls.


    According to the agreement reached, the first project that the two sides cooperated was Bell-Grylls and his team''s rubber boat crossing the Atlantic.


    Shahai Entertainment is authorized by Bell Grylls free of charge and can follow the entire journey to film this crossing adventure.


    The second project of the cooperation is "Survival in the Wild" proposed by Ronan. After Bell-Grylls has completed its crossing of the Atlantic, it will be transferred to the preparation of this project next year. It is expected to be in the second half of 200 or the first half of 2004. Start shooting.


    The shooting of "Survival in the Wild" may be more cumbersome than ordinary Hollywood medium and large-scale film production. It is a very complicated task to choose the location of each episode, and write the script and finalize the process according to the actual situation of the location.


    Ronan felt that taking a year to prepare is not long.


    Bell-Grylls signed a three-season contract with Shahai Entertainment. No matter how long he said, he would not continue to talk about it. The salary is not high. According to the current actual situation of Bell-Grylls, the first season''s salary is Three hundred thousand U.S. dollars, increasing by one hundred thousand U.S. dollars for each subsequent quarter


    "Happy cooperation."


    After signing the contract, Ronan shook hands with Bell Grylls. Bell Grylls smiled: "Happy cooperation."


    Bell Grylls was in a good mood. This time he crossed the Atlantic and finally had the protection of the media, instead of an obscure move.


    As an adventurer, do you want to be unknown, or do you want to be famous all over the world?


    In fact, this is not even a multiple-choice question.


    Ronan said to Bell Grylls, "I wish you all the best in your crossing the Atlantic Ocean!"


    Bell Grylls said with a smile: "Thank you also for your sponsorship."


    "You don''t need to be so polite." Ronan said: "We are now a partner, and these are all within our ability."


    Bell Grylls thought of the show to be co-operated in the future, and said: "I just want to successfully complete this crossing and devote myself to the new adventure. I can''t wait."


    Ronan laughed: "It will start soon."


    Bell Grylls said suddenly: "I hope we will have the opportunity to take risks together in the future."


    Ronan responded: "There will be such an opportunity."


    People like him who are accustomed to enjoying life, go to the wilderness to play Bell''s set, will definitely be seriously unsuited.


    "That''s right." Ronan took the initiative to change the subject: "When I go back, people will start to make relevant preparations. You are an expert in adventure, do you have any suggestions?"


    Bell Grylls has had a lot of exchanges with Ronan before, saying: "It is best not to choose the same location for each episode of the first season. I personally suggest that when looking for location, you can focus on the rainforest and hills. , Deserts, ice fields, swamps, islands and other places to find suitable places for shooting."


    Ronan nodded: "I took it down."


    Ronan will not be blindly confident when it is time to listen to professional advice.


    After the project returns, it is necessary to hire professionals to start the preliminary preparations.


    A few days after completing the contract with Bell Grylls, Ronan took the flight back to Los Angeles and was anxious for a project meeting at Shahai Entertainment, the focus of which was "Survival in the Wild".


    "This is a realistic reality show."


    In the meeting room, Ronan asked Connie to send the information to several persons in charge of the project production department, saying: "I have signed a contract with a British adventurer. The theme of the show is to let him enter the desert, swamp, Forests, valleys and other dangerous wild places, in extremely harsh environments, try to find a way back to a civilized society in order to escape the danger."


    He added: "The host will be placed in a real environment, using his professional survival skills, trying to escape the dangers and find a way back to human civilization."


    George Clint said: "Preparation requires a very high level of professionalism, and we need to recruit people."


    Ronan nodded and said directly: "You are responsible for this."


    "No problem." George Clint had blind faith in Ronan''s ability to select projects.


    The rest did not express their opinions. They are very clear about their position and capable of executing.


    Ronan added: "This program is ready, and its profitability may even exceed that of popular movies. We can build a series of peripheral industry chains around the program. For example, outdoor products, survival video games, and opening survival training camps."


    Having said that, Bell Grylls has also led to an upsurge of exploration. Many travel companions walked out of the city and entered the wilderness to explore. Many of them encountered various misfortunes blindly and impulsively.


    For those who have not received professional training, the blind impulse to enter the no-man¡¯s land to explore is basically a gamble on life, and it is the kind of ten gambles and nine losses.


    In the previous life, since "Survival in the Wild" became popular, it triggered a frenzy of ratings for outdoor adventures, and brought a strong visual and psychological shock to many people, and Bell became a well-known superhero.


    This is a show after all. Although Bell is indeed an explorer, he used to be a special soldier, but besides the host of Bell, there is also a production, shooting and logistics support team with him.


    Before the production of each episode of the program, the production team of "Survival in the Wild" will inspect the terrain, plan the route and plan the shooting script of each shooting location, and make some preparations for shooting and logistical support, which is almost equivalent to the shooting process of a movie .


    No one can deny that Bell has rich wild survival skills, strong physique and brave spirit. "Survival in the Wild" brings people a lot of wild survival knowledge and wild survival skills, and it also provides a good reference for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. effect.


    But blindly ran to the wild to follow suit...


    The wilderness is dangerous, the terrain is complex, and the weather conditions are changeable. These factors will bring huge safety hazards to ordinary people. Behind Bell, there is a strong production team and a strong logistics support team. A parent''s worry, relatives and friends'' concern.


    Ronan has seen too much news about this in his previous life.


    All kinds of adventure reality shows, the fire is in a mess, but life is your own, those outdoor behaviors of random adventures,


    It not only hurts myself, but even hurts rescuers, because they were injured or even killed.


    To finalize the preliminary preparations such as "Survival in the Wilderness", Ronan asked Connie to contact the survey and consulting company that had cooperated many times, and specifically hired them to conduct related surveys on female students from various universities in the United States, and try to do as much as possible Collect more information to prepare for future film adaptations.


    Ronan decided to promote this project.


    He even thought about the style of the film, the dark realism in the glitz and glamour.


    And an invitation to watch the movie was also sent to Ronan at this time.


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 Chapter 402： City of God

    The Toronto Film Festival just ended. Ronan hosted a special banquet for the crew of "Hero" who returned from Toronto to Los Angeles, and received an invitation from Los Angeles-based Outu Film Investment Company.


    They advertised invitations in Hollywood and sent invitations to many film release companies and famous buyers to watch a Brazilian film that won a lot of applause at the Toronto Film Festival. They hoped that these people would be able to make a sale at a later sales event. Great price.


    With the support of Embassy Pictures, "Hero" also participated in the competition unit of the Toronto Film Festival. The purpose of promoting the film was basically achieved, but there was no reward in terms of awards.


    However, the news that an Oriental science fiction film similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was about to be released in North America gradually spread.


    Compared to "Hero", which had mixed reviews at the film festival, Ronan won praise for the film that participated in the preview and bidding.


    This Brazilian movie is called "City of God".


    Since the trial meeting was followed by a bidding meeting, the trial meeting was not held in the theater, but was placed in a huge conference room at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills by the American investor Outu, the film¡¯s investor.


    Many companies in the Hollywood industry that are known for distributing independent films have received invitations, such as Summit Entertainment, Embassy Pictures, Fox Searchlight, Miramax, Lionsgate, and the newly established Focus Films, etc., are all being invited Among the ranks.


    When Ronan entered the hotel, he met an acquaintance.


    "Good afternoon, Navas." Ronan shook hands with Navas, an executive from Lionsgate, "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Navas responded with a smile, and then asked directly: "Ronan, are you here to participate in the trial meeting of Outu Company?"


    Ronan admitted: "Yes, I received an invitation, come and have a look."


    Navas looked calm, but he was secretly wary. Lionsgate could not ignore the Embassy Pictures when it came to releasing independent films.


    "Me too." Navas still smiled and said, "Have you seen this film in Toronto?"


    Ronan shook his head: "I went to the UK some time ago and did not attend the Toronto Film Festival."


    Navas said: "Let''s go over and talk while walking."


    Ronan walked with Navas and specifically said: "Although I did not go to the film festival, I also heard some news. It is said that this "City of God" has received extremely high reviews and won the media and critics. Unanimously praised."


    Related news has already spread, Navas said directly: "Yes, many companies originally wanted to buy North American copyrights during the film festival, but the praise at the film festival has added a lot of confidence to the producers. And this film The main investor of Outu is Los Angeles-based Outu. They know Hollywood well, so during the film festival there has been no North American copyright transaction. They specifically put it to hold a bidding meeting in Hollywood after the award."


    The two entered the large conference room one after another, and many people were already seated in it.


    "A special award at the Toronto Film Festival has attracted so many companies." Ronan whispered: "It seems that there will be a fierce competition today."


    Navas appeared calm: "Competition must be rational."


    The words seemed to be meaningful, as if they were specifically addressed to Ronan.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson. Welcome."


    The president of Outu came to greet him and introduced Ronan to a Latino next to him: "This is the director Fernando Merrills from Brazil, the director and producer of "City of God"."


    "Fernando." He also introduced Ronan: "This is Ronan Anderson, the owner of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment, whose Embassy Pictures is a famous Hollywood independent film distributor."


    Ronan shook hands with Fernando Merrills and greeted a few words. He stepped aside and took the lead in finding a place to sit. Navas, who had greeted the director and investors, followed and sat beside Ronan.


    Although Relativity Entertainment and Lionsgate had secretly competed when recruiting the former Fox animation team, these did not show up. It is normal for Hollywood to cooperate and compete, and Ronan and Navas are like things before. It never happened.


    "Harvey Weinstein from Miramax is not here. Vice President Javier is here." Navas quickly scanned the people in the conference room: "The bearded man is Owen Carlos from Summit Entertainment, and his bald head is The newly formed focal person, I can¡¯t name it. The black-haired woman is from Fox Searchlight. If I admit it, it¡¯s Cheryl, the director of the selection department..."


    Ronan nodded and said softly: "It seems that "City of God" is very important. It may not be a big deal to get it at a low price."


    Navas tentatively asked: "Are you going to get a high price?"


    Ronan smiled: "I haven''t watched the movie yet."


    Navas did not test the results, he was still full of vigilance, and once the competition started, he could only rely on bids to speak.


    Ronan fell into silence, trying to recall the circumstances of the movie "City of God".


    This is undoubtedly a very famous film. It seems to be adapted from a documentary novel. I vaguely remember that it has also won an important Oscar award. It should be the best foreign language film.


    If the calculation is not wrong, it is the best foreign language film of the upcoming Oscar.


    The specific business data is really no impression at all.


    Generally speaking, the North American box office of the best foreign language film that can get the Oscar will not be bad, and tens of millions of dollars should be easy. With the later offline income, the total revenue is not tens of millions of dollars. problem.


    According to Ronan''s judgment based on the usual circumstances, as long as the copyright price is not too outrageous, there should be room for operation when buying this "City of God".


    "Thank you all for coming to the trial meeting." The president of Outu Company said loudly at this time: ""The City of God" is a masterpiece and received unanimous praise during the Toronto Film Festival. Mr. Roger Albert at the film festival After watching this film during the period, I called it thrilling and even horrifying, thinking that "City of God" is the best movie so far this year."


    Ronan was unmoved and had too many memories of his previous life. He knew that Roger Albert''s comments did not have much commercial reference value.


    How much money is spent to participate in the bidding does not depend on the artistic and social significance of "City of God". Ronan has only one reference standard. What is the future commercial value?


    The president of Outu said: "You don''t need to say much about a good movie, I won''t delay everyone from enjoying this masterpiece."


    He pushed aside, and beckoned to the staff in the meeting room. The lights quickly turned off, and the picture was lit up on the big screen that had already been hung.


    Including Ronan, almost everyone was immersed in the film after seeing the beginning of the film.


    The content of the film is indeed a little amazing, even a little scary.


    Starting from the film itself, "The City of God" is undoubtedly a very outstanding work.


    The film gives people a sharp visual impact. The rapid switching of the lens is like a dagger that is repeatedly sharpened and shines with a dazzling cold light. It simply and directly expresses everything that is worthy of being represented, and it is never muddled.


    The director obviously borrowed shooting techniques rarely involved in documentary films, such as tv-style psychedelic colors, high-speed flashes, and sudden freezes.


    What is more shocking than the visual image is the direct portrayal of the crime scene in the film.


    Murder does not have an exaggerated critical effect in this film, nor is there any hidden implicitness. It just convinces the audience that this city was originally a paradise for criminals and executioners.


    The endless plunder and massacre are not only their pleasure, but even constitute the entire connotation of their life value.


    This film is a group drama, but the real protagonist is Rio de Janeiro as the background.


    Rio de Janeiro is a well-known complex of heaven and hell. The City of God is undoubtedly a portrayal of Rio de Janeiro''s slums. Perhaps the reason for realism has made it a breathtaking film.


    In his previous life, Ronan had read travel notes written by some Chinese. There are many descriptions about Rio de Janeiro. The beautiful side of this city is very attractive, but the hidden evils make people fearful.


    It is said that some tourists saw a group of Brazilian children playing football on the beach against the blue sky and blue sea, and they leaned forward curiously. This group of football kickers, who were only in their early ten years, quickly took out pistols from the sand They robbed them, and after the robbery drove away the tourists, they hid the gun and continued to play...


    In fact, many cities in the United States are also very chaotic.


    In contrast, the security and social stability in the East are really rare.


    You can skewer on the street late at night, and you dare to go home drunk in the early morning, and you don¡¯t have to worry about someone suddenly jumping out and pointing a gun to your forehead when you walk alone in a small alley...


    Ronan has watched this film, abandoning the so-called commercial stance, and can only admire the excellent work of "City of God".


    This movie is just as beautiful as a prose.


    The seemingly scattered pattern tells several stories from the perspective of the third person.


    Several protagonists take turns playing, connecting all the stories in a delicate, obvious but hidden way.


    Therefore, under the scattered structure, there are more detailed and delicate calculations than straightforward descriptions. There are many small places that only come to mind when I look back.


    Many plots are too dramatic. Perhaps the director''s intention is to deliberately highlight that everyone''s fate is intertwined.


    Superb editing, rich plot, and appropriate soundtrack make up a very good film.


    No wonder some people in previous lives said that it was shameful to comment on this movie.


    But Ronan quickly returned to where he should be after admiring the movie. After all, he is not a critic, but a movie buyer at the moment.


    Changing the angle brings a different perspective. The filming technique and editing of this film are more forward-looking, and the content is also very cruel.


    Also, this is a Brazilian movie about Rio de Janeiro.


    Ronan quietly came down to judge, the bid should be controlled within 10 million U.S. dollars... No, it must be controlled within 8 million U.S. dollars.


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 Chapter 403： Value for money

    This kind of film that reflects the chaos and filth of places outside the United States has always been one of the favorite themes of Oscar foreign language films. Ronan knows very well that Zhang Guoshi¡¯s "Hero" has no advantage in front of "City of God". At all.


    Moreover, "City of God" naturally has the advantage of competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.


    The bidding will begin soon, and after hearing the upset price from the president of Outu, the scene fell silent for an instant.


    For a Brazilian film, the base price of five million dollars is quite high.


    Ronan looked at Navas next to him. Navas whispered, "The producer is very confident."


    "Yeah." Ronan nodded slightly. "I remember that no Brazilian film could sell for $5 million in North America."


    Navas shook his head. "Never."


    But the "City of God" caused a huge sensation at the Toronto Film Festival, giving the producers enough confidence.


    Such a film that has been well received by the media and critics is not lack of next homes.


    Ronan did not make an offer, and many people are still hesitating. Navas first offered "6 million US dollars."


    Raise the reserve price by one million dollars in one go.


    Ronan looked at Navas, and Navas just smiled.


    Buyers from Focus Pictures followed closely with "$6.5 million."


    Javier of Miramax also offered "$6.6 million."


    Compared to Harvey Weinstein''s crazy bid in the East, Miramax is now quite conservative.


    After all, this is Hollywood, film and Los Angeles investors. It is impossible to treat this film in the same way as ordinary overseas movies.


    Cheryl of Fox Searchlight quoted "7 million U.S. dollars."


    Just as Navas was about to increase the price, Ronan first said "8 million US dollars!"


    This is his psychological bottom line.


    The meeting room was quiet for a while, Miramax¡¯s Havel relaxed and leaned on the chair.


    Cheryl of Fox Searchlight picked up the glass and drank.


    They have obviously given up.


    Navas glanced at Ronan and once again offered "9 million US dollars!"


    Ronan sighed secretly, and once again calculated in his mind that this film must go the route of winning prizes in order to attract the interest of North American audiences, but how much commercial gain can such a realistic and cruel Brazilian film bring? ?


    The film is excellent, there is no doubt about it, but a good film does not mean profit.


    Lose money for a good film? Companies that did this in the past are mostly dead.


    Ronan knows exactly where he should consider the value of the film.


    Navas looked at Ronan again. The awards season was about to begin, and Lionsgate needed excellent films to operate.


    Last year''s "Dance of Death Row" made Lionsgate a great success in the awards season, and the film also brought a lot of money.


    This "City of God" has the potential of Oscar seed, and if it works properly, it has the hope of hitting the best foreign language film of the Oscar.


    Navas remembers very clearly that Ronan¡¯s Embassy Films produced "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" out of the North American box office of more than 160 million US dollars through the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.


    It can be described as fame and fortune.


    The quality of "City of God" is obviously higher than "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"...


    Ronan made no further offer, and the buyer of Focus Pictures suddenly shouted "9.5 million US dollars!"


    At this point, Navas will not give up easily and immediately follow up with "10 million US dollars."


    Ronan looked at Navas. Navas thought Ronan was going to make an offer, and whispered, "You want to make an offer?"


    "No." Ronan replied in a low voice, "I just don''t think this film is worth so much."


    This seems to be very honest, but in this environment, how can Navas believe it?


    "10.5 million dollars." Focus Pictures did not give up either.


    This newly established independent film company also needs an outstanding work to break the ground.


    Navas gritted his teeth and said aloud, "12 million dollars!"


    Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head slightly. This bid was too risky.


    Focus Pictures finally calmed down and did not make any new offers.


    "Are there any new offers?" The president of Outu was very satisfied. After asking three times in a row, he looked at Navas and announced that "The North American copyright of "City of God" belongs to Lionsgate."


    Navas finally laughed.


    There was a polite applause in the conference room.


    Ronan also said to Navas, "Congratulations, congratulations to Lionsgate."


    "You are too polite." Although Navas won the copyright at a price exceeding the budget, he felt that it was worth the money and said, "Ronan, we are all small and medium-sized companies in development. We should cooperate rather than compete."


    Ronan nodded seemingly in agreement. "What you said makes sense." He asked directly "Navas, do you plan to use this film to compete for the best foreign language film for the Oscars?"


    Competing for awards is the most valuable way for independent films to operate. All of you present are experts. Navas did not deny the need, and immediately said, "I have such an idea."


    Ronan said directly, "I bought a movie similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" from the East, and I am also ready to make the best foreign language film."


    "It''s the "Hero" during the Toronto Film Festival?" Navas has already seen the film at the film festival. "I know that film. Frankly speaking, there is a gap between this film and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Competitiveness is a bit insufficient."


    He seemed to be kind: "Use this film to compete for the best foreign language film. Ronan, you have to control your investment. I think this kind of purely Eastern film will cause a loss if it is not done."


    Ronan seems to be very frank, "This film is indeed not as competitive as "City of God", but always try it. Navas, "City of God" should also be controlled and invested..."


    Navas smiled, "Thank you for reminding."


    What''s a joke, as long as "City of God" can get the Oscar for best foreign language film, just like "Dance of Death Row", the investment will definitely be rewarded.


    Ronan didn''t say much, greeted people from other companies, and then left.


    On the way back to the company, I couldn''t help but forget about the two films "Hero" and "City of God".


    The copyright fee of the former is 5 million US dollars, and the latter is 12 million US dollars.


    Ronan plans to invest US$8 million in the total publicity and distribution of "Hero", including Chong Ao. Except for Oscar public relations expenses, most of them are necessary distribution costs such as copying and insurance.


    "City of God" really wants to get the Oscar for best foreign language film, and if it uses the Oscar effect to get the box office, the investment in the announcement will only be more than that of "Hero".


    After all, Ronan''s goal is just an Oscar nomination.


    "City of God" is one of the best movies of the year, even if it is made very well, but the total cost of more than 20 million US dollars is really a bit scary.


    It''s not that there is no possibility of profit, but the risk taken is really big.


    Ronan returned to the company and read the latest work email. Shahai Entertainment has issued a recruitment announcement to openly recruit professional staff suitable for the needs of "Survival from the Wild". Connie has reached an agreement with the survey and consulting company that the latter will send staff Well-known universities on the east and west coasts collect information about possible circles.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, after two auditions, finalized Taylor Swift as the voice actor of Peppa Pig.


    At present, the animated short film of "Little Pig Peppa" has been filmed, and it is only waiting for the awards season to arrive, before applying for the Oscar nomination for the best animated short film.


    The animation studio also delegated the "Little Pig Page" project to a team composed of new and old employees, and Chris Reynolds led other main team members to start planning the early days of the "Little Yellow Man" animated short film.


    After this animated short film is completed, Ronan will promote the animation studio''s first real animated feature film business, and the first choice is of course "Despicable Me".


    Compared with Pixar¡¯s popular animated feature films and Disney¡¯s animation studio projects, "Despicable Me" has relatively low investment and a short filming operation cycle, but the commercial value it can generate is not much.


    Like Pixar¡¯s animation productions, they are basically more than 150 million US dollars today, while "Despicable Me" once seemed to be completed in only 60 to 70 million US dollars.


    Ronan is not clear about the specific number, but it should not exceed $80 million.


    In addition, Ronan called Lindsay Bill.


    "Linsey, is the script of "The Queen Bee and the Follower" finished? Ronan asked directly The first draft is already completed. Lindsay Bill replied, "It is currently being revised, and it is estimated that the draft will be finalized by the end of this month. "


    Ronan said, "I have a new job for you, a female subject."


    Lindsay Bill immediately became interested in "Adaptation or original?"


    Ronan shook his head gently. "Neither. At present, you are sitting on some preliminary preparations. In the future, you will be the main member of the screenwriting team. I plan to let you participate in the preliminary preparations."


    "No problem," Lindsay Bill said.


    Ronan gave to Lindsay Bill the materials that Connie had compiled during her stay in London, and said, "I plan to use some college students from today''s prestigious universities as the protagonists. You first look at these materials."


    Lindsay Bill took it over and took a serious look, and said after a few minutes, "I didn''t expect that a conservative country like the United Kingdom would have such a large-scale thing."


    Upon hearing this, Ronan asked curiously, "Do you know this?"


    "I heard about it when I was in school." Lindsay Bill said directly. "I have a female classmate who has done this. She looks very beautiful...Well, how do I say it? I''m pretty pretty. She is much more beautiful than me. But her family conditions are worse than mine, so she embarked on this path, initially for tuition and living expenses, but later changed."


    Ronan knows the power of money very well. Although Lindsay Bill didn''t say it clearly, he could still think of what her female classmate became.


    Indeed, many people initially engaged in this industry, there may be various compelling reasons, but after a long time, it is difficult to get rid of.


    They are used to making money by lying down, and if they want to work hard, the chance of change is too low.


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 Chapter 404： The forest grows up

    "Right, Lindsay." Ronan asked curiously, "Where did your classmate go after graduation?"


    Lindsay Bill thought for a while, and said: "It seems to be in New York. The last time I heard other students mentioned that she worked in a New York magazine, but she was still doing similar things in private."


    Once this aspect starts, it is difficult to stop.


    She shook her head and said, "It''s easy to make money, but spend money lavishly..."


    Ronan asked, "Linsey, can you still contact her?"


    Lindsay Bill immediately understood Ronan''s meaning and said, "I have no direct contact with her, so I can ask my classmates."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You go and contact her to see if you can collect useful information. Of course, don''t force it, just forget it if she doesn''t want to."


    "Okay." Lindsay Bill was full of enthusiasm: "I will find a way to contact her. I will go back to the school to find out. In recent years, the proportion of this kind of situation has increased."


    Ronan said: "Yes, when you finish the script of "The Queen Bee and the Follower", you will be transferred to this project.


    Lindsay Bill solemnly said: "Leave it to me." She suddenly changed her voice: "Why do more and more female students do this?"


    Ronan said casually, "Probably it is affected by the environment."


    Isn''t it one of the reasons to be tempted? The Internet has accelerated the speed of information dissemination, and even running appointments have become easier.


    Seeing beauties, most men with capital can''t help but want to hook up.


    Don¡¯t you mean that men have two hobbies? One is to seduce the good women into the water, and the other is to persuade the women who stumbled to be good.


    Ronan has begun to mobilize people to collect information. After listening to Lindsay Bill''s description of her classmates, his thoughts on the film have gradually become clear.


    This is undoubtedly a female subject, and the heroine is the key. The heroine''s setting may be used for reference by Lindsay Bill¡¯s classmates. At the beginning, there were compelling difficulties, but later he was addicted to enjoyment...


    Ronan suddenly thought of a question, is this a scar to expose the United States? It seems that this is already a global problem.


    In fact, there is no problem at all. It is normal for Hollywood to shoot dark and beautiful movies. Anyway, from the White House to the military to the FBI and the Central Intelligence Agency, how many have not been hacked by Hollywood movies?


    The only thing Hollywood doesn''t dare to black is irs, the US Internal Revenue Service.


    Ronan has watched so many movies, none of them dared to black irs.


    This also shows the powerful strength of irs from the side. If it is filmed, it is really a tax check in minutes.


    It is almost impossible for a modern enterprise to have no tax issues. If the tax bureau is determined to investigate, the bones can definitely be picked out of the egg.


    Just this weekend, Lindsay Bill submitted the script of "The Queen Bee and the Follower" to Ronan and the Shahai Entertainment Production Department, and then rushed directly to New York to transfer to the preliminary preparations for the new project.


    Ronan carefully read the script of "The Queen Bee and the Follower" and approved the project to start. Shahai Entertainment quickly received financing from the Pacific Film Foundation and pushed the project into the preparatory stage.


    The second investment from the long-term credit bank of the island country has been placed in the accounts of the Pacific Film Foundation.


    In addition, Scott Swift also successfully financed from Germany and India, and subsequent investments will be received.


    This also provided sufficient funds for the film project launched by Shahai Entertainment.


    In a short time, Ronan no longer has to worry about raising filming funds.


    Now that it has entered the film preparation stage, the name of the project "Queen Bee and Follower" has also been changed by Ronan to "Mean Girl".


    Ronan originally planned to let Gary Marshall, who finished filming "Jeans Summer", direct "Mean Girl", but Gary Marshall signed an agreement with Disney Pictures very early to direct "Princess Diaries 2", Annie- Hathaway also needs to return to this Disney idol movie.


    In this way, the director needs another choice, and the heroine must also choose a suitable candidate.


    Ronan asked people to issue a recruitment announcement to openly recruit suitable directors.


    Regarding the heroine, Lindsay Lohan has nothing to do. The actress has too many messy troubles, and Ronan is not interested in cooperating with her.


    Lindsay Lohan has not yet grown up. Even though Ronan has not been in contact, she still hears people talk about the hardship and greed of Lindsay Ronan''s parents.


    Employing underage actors, no matter what the guardian is, you must deal with Lindsay Lohan''s parents.


    Rather than trying to avoid possible troubles, it is better to change people directly, "Mean Girl" is just a typical youth idol movie.


    Ronan has already had some considerations, and maybe Amanda Seyfried can be the leading actress.


    It¡¯s not anxious in this respect. After the director is in place, let people talk to Mrs. Seyfried.


    Last week, Amanda also asked Ronan to hang out on the weekend, but Ronan was busy at work and could only decline.


    The film "Mean Girl" seems to need many young and beautiful actresses.


    "I am also a very suitable candidate."


    In the office, Anne Hathaway looked at Ronan and said, "Did you forget me?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "My dear, aren''t you going to shoot "Princess Diary 2" next? The schedules of these two projects conflict."


    Anne Hathaway seemed to be a little depressed, and she remained silent.


    Ronan packed his briefcase and said, "Let''s go home with me."


    Anne Hathaway picked up her handbag, followed Ronan out of the office, and got into the car together.


    Ronan asked David to drive and asked, "Annie, are you almost 20 years old?"


    Anne Hathaway spoke slowly: "Twenty years old in November."


    "Have you considered one thing?" Ronan always feels good about Anne Hathaway, and is willing to keep the friendship between each other for longer: "No matter "The Princess Diaries" or "Summer in Jeans" , You are all taking the route of youth idols."


    Anne Hathaway nodded: "I know." But she obviously didn''t think further: "This is suitable for me."


    Ronan simply said: "You can''t be a youth idol forever? This type of life cycle is very short. If you only focus on the youth idol, you will encounter serious transformation problems soon."


    Anne Hathaway thought for a while and said, "It seems like this. I haven''t considered this aspect carefully."


    Ronan is like the best lover: "So, you have to talk to your agent. Also, after "Princess Diaries 2", it''s best not to think about the role of youth idol."


    "Well, I understand." Anne Hathaway didn''t seem to pay much attention to her, and she hugged Ronan''s arm and said, "Didn''t you help me?"


    Ronan said in a pun: "Annie, I can only help you for a while."


    Although Anne Hathaway has a carefree personality, she can understand the meaning of the words, and she feels a little sad, but when she thinks of what Michelle Williams said, she quickly returned to normal and said: "There is a suitable My role, Ronan, you can''t forget me anymore."


    "How come?" Ronan said with a smile: "I''m planning a big project. When the script is ready, let''s talk about it."


    Anne Hathaway said: "Okay." She was full of fighting spirit in an instant, one after another thoughts bounced out of her head, and when she was about to leave Burbank, she said: "Stop the car in the supermarket in front, I''ll go buy some thing."


    The black Bentley elegantly parked at the entrance of the supermarket, Anne Hathaway put on a baseball cap and pulled Ronan out of the car: "You go with me."


    Ronan accompanied her into the supermarket and asked, "What are you going to buy?"


    Anne Hathaway pointed to the shelf not far away, leaned to Ronan''s ear, and whispered: "Buy something for lubrication. I have prepared a few new games tonight."


    The two took things to check out. When they were in line to check out, a customer in front seemed to be complaining to the salesperson.


    Anne Hathaway quietly pulled down the brim of her hat.


    "It''s okay," Ronan whispered.


    Anne Hathaway nodded gently: "I didn''t wear makeup today, so it shouldn''t be noticeable."


    The voice of the customer in front came over, and Ronan couldn''t help looking curiously over there The funny eggs you sold here did not indicate that children under three years old are prohibited! "The customer plausibly said: "Don''t you know that this is illegal?" Because children may accidentally eat the parts inside and cause death, they are dangerous goods! "


    The salesperson looked at the funny egg and said quickly, "I''m sorry, sir. This is our negligence at work, I will go and tell our manager right away."


    The customer was very generous and said, "You know, so let me check out first." He put a paper box in the checkout area and asked, "How much is this box of pistol bullets?"


    The people in the line looked as usual, waiting for the customer to complete the procedures and settle the bill, and then walked forward one after another.


    Ronan was not surprised, and took Anne Hathaway back to the car after closing the bill. Over the past few years, it can be said that he has gradually become used to it.


    Although this is not Texas where guns are superfluous, things like bullets are also sold on shelves in regular supermarkets.


    There is something to say in the previous life. When someone came to the United States and took a deep breath, the air was so sweet, so he threw away his five masks, and then silently put on five body armor.


    After returning to the Future World Manor and having dinner together, Ronan took Anne Hathaway to the master bedroom on the third floor.


    In the master bedroom, Ronan took out a black leather jacket specially made by Selena Kyle. Because the leather jacket was too tight, Anne Hathaway''s skeleton was a bit big and it was not easy to wear.


    Anne Hathaway''s lubricating oil originally prepared for other games came in handy.


    A twenty-year-old girl has enough capital to squander her youth. Anne Hathaway tried her best to greet Ronan and whispered in her ear: "The forest is growing again, the stream is flowing, but there are no birds to drink... "


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 Chapter 405： Missing girls

    In September, it was a clear sky in Los Angeles. Robert Iger got off a Cadillac and entered the floor where Embassy Pictures was located. The front desk staff immediately led him into the conference room and met the executives of Embassy Pictures.


    "Good morning, Garcia." Robert Iger shook hands with the executives of Embassy Pictures one by one: "Good morning, Allen..."


    These people also responded to Robert Iger. In the work contact, Robert Iger left a very good impression on them, with his easygoing personality, outstanding ability and rich experience.


    Ronan undoubtedly found a very good steward for the Relativity Entertainment Group.


    Garcia presided over the meeting, looked at Robert Iger, who was always smiling, and said, "Now?"


    Robert Iger said with humility: "I am here today to learn about the issuance business. You are professionals, don''t worry about me."


    Today is the pre-screening publicity and distribution plan of "Hurricane Rescue".


    For example, Robert Iger seldom asks about this kind of publicity business for a certain movie. The specific business is naturally executed by specific personnel, but asking does not mean that you don¡¯t need to understand. He came here to learn more about the company. Issuing business.


    Robert Iger looked at it. The heads of the various departments of Embassy Pictures in Los Angeles and the supervisors who were directly responsible for the announcement of "Hurricane Rescue" all came to the conference room.


    Although Ronan did not come, it can be seen from the specifications of the meeting that Embassy Pictures attaches great importance to Hurricane Rescue.


    By the way, Ronan once said that if "Hurricane Rescue" is successful, Liam Neeson will be the center and a series of rescue movies will be built around him.


    Robert Iger knows Ronan is serious, which is the advantage of Relativity Entertainment.


    At present, Relativity Entertainment has a large number of serialized movies in its hands. Although the revenue of these movies may not be as good as the first-line major production projects, they can make long-term profits.


    Serialized films have increasingly become the key capital for the survival and development of film companies.


    "Human Removal Project", "Reaper Is Coming", "Fatal Turn", "Resident Evil", "Underworld" and more.


    These films seem to have little investment, but the profit margins of each film are quite amazing.


    Not to mention anything else, if Ronan is not enterprising, these series of movies will be enough for him to eat for a lifetime.


    "How''s the contact on the theater line?" Garcia''s voice came over: "Thomas, tell me about the situation."


    Thomas said: "The three films we have released this year are all big hits, especially "Death is Coming 2". The North American box office has exceeded $100 million. The three major theater companies are willing to invest enough in Ronan''s films. The number of premiere theaters will not be less than 1,000."


    Garcia asked again: "Allen, what about overseas distribution?"


    Allen-Albert said: "We have now contacted distribution in 75 countries and regions. Some overseas distribution companies are more cautious. They are still in the wait-and-see stage, and we have to watch the film''s response in North America before acting."


    He thought about it, and then said: "One week after the release in North America, "Hurricane Rescue" began to be released overseas. For the time being, it has been determined that 28 countries and regions will start screening in North America the next weekend."


    Garcia nodded first, and then asked: "What about offline distribution?"


    Offline Distribution Director Terry replied: "Preparations in all aspects have already started, but DVD suppression will only start in the middle and late stages of North American screenings. "Hurricane Rescue" will also be released in the East. We can¡¯t send a copy to DVD first. Disc manufacturers, the cost of suppressing DVDs over there is very low, but piracy is rampant, and if the copies are issued too early, it is very likely to cause the outflow of piracy.


    "Yes." Garcia said: "You should control this specifically."


    Hearing this, Robert Iger wrote down what Terry said in his notebook.


    This is actually a problem facing Relativity Entertainment, which he has noticed before.


    Because of Netflix¡¯s relationship, Robert Iger had a detailed understanding of Embassy Pictures¡¯ DVD suppression business in the East. The East¡¯s cheap labor, strict export quality control, and more mature technology have effectively reduced DVD costs, but the problem is also Following this, the movies under the Relativity Entertainment Group were also victims of the proliferation of piracy in the process of suppressing DVDs.


    Fortunately, these pirated copies can only stay in the Eastern market.


    Robert Iger and Ronan discussed this issue carefully. Even Ronan, who knows the East very well, has no choice but to let the Embassy Pictures East Branch and DVD disc manufacturers strengthen copy management.


    Fortunately, there is no sales of genuine DVDs in the Eastern market at all, and it has no obvious impact on the business of Embassy Pictures.


    There are really pros and cons in this respect.


    In the absence of relevant legislation and enforcement, even foreign businessmen have no good solutions.


    Robert Iger is very clear that the large population of the East means that there are considerable potential consumers, and the market cannot be chaotic forever. Relativity Entertainment must find a way to open up the market there.


    Piracy is a problem that cannot be avoided.


    Garcia''s questioning sounded again: "David, has the publicity theme been determined."


    Robert Iger immediately looked at David Villa. Embassy Pictures¡¯ publicity and promotion has always been very distinctive. Starting with "Blair the Witch", many films have been promoted. Some films are not so good quality. It is better to say that propaganda wins.


    David Villa glanced at his notebook and said, "Ronan sent a suggestion. I think it''s very good. I also made some relevant preliminary investigations."


    Everyone in the conference room looked at David Villa, Ronan''s propaganda suggestions have always created a storm of public opinion.


    Robert Iger also came interested, from the viral marketing of "Blair the Witch" to the sentimental hype of Robert Ludren in "The Bourne", to the use of Paris-Hilton to create topics in "House of the Dead", Ronan''s It is recommended that every time it is a stroke of magic.


    David Villa said: "Ronan suggested that when propaganda, we should focus on missing girls cases and their families. I did some investigations. There are a large number of missing girls cases in North America and Europe, most of them People, like the heroines in the film, flowed to music syndicates and drug trafficking syndicates. Some were auctioned on the black market and became veritable female slaves. Some were even tortured for fun."


    "I think this aspect may cause widespread concern." Alan Albert said: "When I was working in Europe, I heard people talk about it. It is said that some young girls in Eastern Europe were abducted and sold for auction. Some people have been tortured to death by a living, and some people pay for it for fun."


    Those present here are all well-informed people, knowing that the world is far less beautiful than it seems, and have heard of the tragic experience of the missing girls.


    Thomas, who was already a father, said: "It should be able to attract a lot of attention. Which family has no children?"


    Seeing that the atmosphere was a little heavy, Terry deliberately said: "Not every dad can be like Brian."


    David Villa added: "Most of the missing girls cannot be retrieved again, according to my preliminary investigation. In the past year alone, there have been thousands of missing girls across the United States."


    "This propaganda strategy is promising." Garcia made a decision: "Find some real cases, launch media reports, call attention from the whole society, and then let the film''s propaganda theme move closer to this aspect."


    David Villa nodded and said: "After it is released, we can hype the educational significance of this film. Since the film is released on Thanksgiving, its theme is also suitable for the family atmosphere."


    Thomas then said: "I now understand why Ronan suggested that "Hurricane Rescue" premiered during Thanksgiving. From the perspective just now, this film is really suitable for family audiences."


    Garcia reminded: "David, pay attention to controlling the scale."


    David Villa said: "Don''t worry, it''s not the first time we operate this kind of propaganda."


    Garcia added: "I have another proposal. The company specifically establishes a foundation for helping families of missing girls, donating one percent or a small percentage of the income from movies, and can also fundraise for the whole society. "


    Others agreed: "Yes, UU reading can effectively attract media attention."


    "Good." Garcia said: "We will form a resolution as soon as possible."


    The meeting proceeded very fast. Robert Iger didn''t speak from beginning to end, and he played the role of a bystander all the time. He had a specialization in the field of art. The professionals of the Embassy Pictures were much better than him in film promotion and distribution.


    After the meeting, Robert Iger came to Garcia''s office and chatted with him for a long time. It was close to noon before he left and returned to Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger carefully inspected the three subsidiaries and found that Ronan has left an extremely deep mark on each company. The people in the company have a blind trust in Ronan because of Ronan''s continuous success.


    This is a good thing in the development stage of the company.


    Everyone in the company can gather around Ronan, form a huge centripetal force, get rid of some unnecessary objections, and promote the rapid development of the entire group company.


    But this also has hidden dangers.


    Once Ronan made serious mistakes in his decision-making and judgment on the project, the company would inevitably fall into a huge vortex.


    Robert Iger carefully considered this issue. At present, from the company to Ronan personally, it is obvious that they are in an ascendant stage. Based on the usual situation of successful Hollywood producers, Ronan should not make major mistakes in recent years. Don''t worry too much, after all, the cohesive centripetal force is more conducive to the company''s rapid development.


    However, after the company enters a stable stage, Ronan must be advised to form an effective decision-making mechanism.


    Robert Iger returned to the office and immediately received good news. The new Batman movie project that Ronan vigorously promoted some time ago received the green light from Warner Bros.


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 Chapter 406： Bat rebirth

    Standing in front of the main entrance of the Warner Building, Christopher Nolan had just waited for less than two minutes when he saw Ronan getting out of the car and coming over and hurriedly greeted him.


    "Good morning, Chris." Ronan greeted with a smile.


    Christopher Nolan also responded with a smile and asked directly: "Warner Bros. are you sure you want to start Batman?"


    "We''re talking as we walk." Ronan pointed to the Warner Building and walked toward the front. When Christopher Nolan followed, he said: "The project has passed the review of the Warner Bros. Review Committee. This time, it should be confirmed. Big cooperation policy."


    Christopher Nolan is still a little worried: "Are there any accidents?"


    Concerns are chaotic. For now, Batman is the most suitable subject for his dark realistic style.


    Ronan knew what Christopher Nolan was worried about, and said: "Don''t worry, Warner Bros. can''t find a better director than you to restart Batman. Chris, Shahai Entertainment and I will advance and retreat with you."


    Hearing Ronan¡¯s words, Christopher Nolan was somewhat moved and said, "Ronan, I can¡¯t find a producer who is more suitable for me than you."


    The two of them laughed at the same time, instantly feeling that everything was silent.


    Both Ronan and Christopher Nolan know very well in their hearts that only by working closely together can Warner Bros. restart the Batman movie.


    This time, the host of Ronan and Christopher Nolan was replaced by Alan Horn, CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures.


    Compared with the last time David Bird and Edward Davis, it is directly a level higher.


    Alan Horne is the top person in charge of Warner Bros. Pictures. From his appearance alone, it can be seen that Warner Bros. and D Comics attach great importance to restarting Batman.


    The two sides greeted each other, exchanged a few words, and quickly entered the topic.


    In the reception room, Alan Horn looked at Ronan and Christopher Nolan, his gaze fell on Ronan, and said: "Mr. Anderson, I read your project plan and it is really impressive. Warner Bros. Since the failure of "Batman and Robin", we have been planning to revitalize the Batman movie, but we know very well that after the project has been severely traumatized, we must proceed with caution. Any blind move may bring about the Batman series. Irreparable harm."


    Ronan knew that the other party had said the ugly words first, and replied calmly: "Mr. Horn, Director Nolan and I have planned to restart Batman after careful consideration. We have all-round consideration and even planning. A new trilogy."


    Christopher Nolan is a smart man who shows his presence at the right time: "If we can reach a cooperation, I will work out the overall plan for the latter two before launching the first film."


    When communicating privately, Ronan had properly communicated with Christopher Nolan about the plans for the next two episodes. Although he didn''t mention too much, Christopher Nolan had a lot of ideas after pointing out a few key points.


    Especially the two neurotic protagonists who fell in love and killed each other have already begun to appear in Christopher Nolan''s written plan.


    Ronan added: "In the plan that Chris and I submitted to Warner Bros., Shahai Entertainment will assume most of the investment in the new Batman movie. This is an investment of nearly 100 million U.S. dollars. We cannot help but pay attention."


    This article can not only protect the future interests of Shahai Entertainment, but also fully demonstrate its sincerity.


    Without sincerity, who would invest so much money?


    Alan Horne laughed and said, "Mr. Anderson, your Relativity Entertainment has a long-term cooperation with Warner Bros. I have never doubted your sincerity in cooperation."


    Ronan said: "It is precisely because of this that I chose Warner Bros. We both know our roots and have a good foundation for cooperation. Otherwise, Chris and I will go to 20th Century Fox. The Daredevil in their hands is actually very good. It fits the dark realistic style proposed by Chris."


    Christopher Nolan didn''t change his face, but he knew in his heart that it would be too difficult for him to tell Warner Bros. if he didn''t catch Ronan, a producer who lied without blinking an eye.


    He secretly admired that Ronan has the funds, the reputation of continuous success, and the bargaining ability that is not inferior. It is really lucky for him to be appreciated by Ronan.


    "Since it''s talking about investment." Allen Horn said: "We''d better be able to finalize the cooperation method, especially about investment and revenue sharing."


    This can be said to be the most important thing. If there is no agreement on this aspect, other aspects will not be discussed at all.


    Although many terms have been specified in the project plan, Ronan once again said: "The new Batman movie is co-produced by Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment, and the new Batman movie studio is jointly funded by you and us. Chris and I estimated that the total production cost of the project would require 140 million U.S. dollars, of which Shahai Entertainment can invest 100 million U.S. dollars, and Warner Bros. is responsible for financing the remaining amount."


    This is the most commonly used multi-company co-production method in Hollywood, and Alan Horne does not object.


    Ronan did not mention any excessive conditions, all of which are the practice of internal cooperation in the industry: "According to the investment ratio, you and us determine the proportion of shares in the film and the studio, and the income share is distributed according to the proportion of shares. But no matter how much the shares are Sea Entertainment will not enjoy the copyright of the film, and all copyrights belong to Warner Bros."


    Allen Horn asked: "How long does Shahai Entertainment enjoy the share of revenue?"


    Ronan directly replied: "This window period is three years. From the time the film is officially released in North America, Shahai Entertainment will automatically give up the subsequent income of the film after three years."


    In fact, the highest revenue of a film is the first three years, the first year''s box office revenue, and the following dvd rental and TV broadcasting and other peripheral revenues, the revenue will be greatly reduced after three years.


    The typical distribution sequence also reflects the gradual decrease in profit margins of films from screenings in cinemas to DVD video tapes to free TV broadcasts.


    But Warner Bros. doesn''t suffer. You only need to pay a small amount of money and take a small risk to get a film copyright that can benefit in the long term.


    As a locomotive, film itself may not make money, but it can drive the development of the entire industry chain.


    Alan Horne had already considered this for a long time. This did not touch the psychological bottom line of Warner Bros. and D Comics. He immediately nodded and said: "Yes."


    For cooperation within the industry, everyone knows exactly how to operate, and there is no question of who pits who, and the talk is simple and clear.


    This is equivalent to the main risk being borne by Shahai Entertainment, and Warner Bros. waiting for profit by holding copyright.


    The copyright of "Batman" shook hands tightly, which undoubtedly gave Warner Bros. a considerable initiative in this cooperation.


    "Warner Bros. also has a few points here." Alan Horn didn''t go around in circles, and said directly: "I hope I can explain to you before I cooperate."


    Ronan nodded: "Please speak."


    Allen Horne said: "Batman''s copyright is included as part of Warner Bros.''s investment in the future production costs and shares of the film."


    Ronan did not object: "No problem."


    This is an industry practice. Copyright can be directly equated with money. Since it is a cooperative shooting, it is of course impossible for Warner Bros. and d Comics to authorize the project for free.


    Naturally, copyright can offset part of the investment.


    But Ronan added: "We need to ask a third party to evaluate the copyright of the Batman movie."


    "Yes." Allen Horn had no objection, and then said: "All the distribution work for this movie will be done by Warner Bros."


    Ronan also had no objection, but said: "I need to be the first producer of the film."


    Allen Horne did not object, but proposed corresponding restrictive clauses: "In terms of finance, we must introduce an insurance company recognized by both parties as a third-party guarantee."


    Warner Bros. is also worried about Shahai Entertainment''s investment.


    Ronan said: "How about the fireman insurance fund company under Allianz Group?"


    This is the most used insurance company in the circle. Of course, Alan Horne has no objection and said: "Yes."


    Ronan added: "Mr. Horn, we just said that Chris planned a trilogy. What I mean with Chris is to establish a long-term partnership with Warner Bros.Christopher-No Lan said very much: "It is best for us to achieve a trilogy cooperation. "


    Allen Horn thought about it briefly and said: "Warner Bros. also hopes to be able to cooperate with you two for a long time."


    Borrowing external funds to make movies, Warner Bros. does not suffer from long-term operations. Since it is a cooperation in the industry, it is impossible to take most of the benefits into its own arms like cooperation with overseas investors.


    At this point, the top Warner Bros. leaders have long been psychologically prepared.


    Ronan smiled and said: "Once the first film is successful, in the cooperation of the next two films, the investment and revenue share of Shahai Entertainment will be the same as the first film."


    Alan Horne nodded slightly and said: "The project revenue is not up to expectations, and Warner Bros. has the right to interrupt."


    This is the legitimate power of the copyright owner, but Ronan also prevents Warner Bros. from repentance, saying: "The lower than expected must be that the film''s North American box office revenue is lower than the total production cost."


    Today, when the income in overseas markets is getting higher and higher, the North American box office of Hollywood commercial films can match the production costs, and there is hope to recover costs and even make profits through overseas markets.


    Since both parties have sufficient cooperation intentions, Ronan and Alan Horne''s interview on the general direction of cooperation went very smoothly. In more than an hour, the cooperation methods on investment, income and copyright were finalized.


    At the same time, Ronan also won enough power for his producer and director Christopher Nolan.


    Warner Bros. was able to give the green light to this project. Ronan''s past success played an extremely critical role.


    After finalizing the general direction, the team of Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment launched formal negotiations on the details of cooperation.


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 Chapter 407： birthday present

    "Do you really want to restart the "Batman" movie?"


    Sitting in the elegant back seat of the black Bentley, Anne Hathaway looked at Ronan who had just put away the phone: "I''m sorry, Ronan. I just heard you talk about it on the phone."


    Her natural and extensive personality made her unable to help but ask questions, but then she developed caution in Hollywood: "If it is inconvenient to say, just treat it as if I didn''t say hello."


    Ronan patted Anne Hathaway''s hand lightly and said, "It''s still negotiating, but it''s about to reach a formal agreement. This will be a brand new Batman."


    Hearing Batman, Anne Hathaway clamped her leg subconsciously, and she unconsciously remembered how Ronan had been arbitrarily disguised as Selena Kyle not long ago.


    A Batman, a Selena Kyle, plus the bottle of things I bought from the supermarket, it was too shameful.


    Catwoman is sick, Batman is going to give her an injection...


    When Batman gave Catwoman an injection and used the razor again, Ronan also brought his own bg: why the flames of war are burning and why the autumn leaves fall, nature is inseparable.


    Anne Hathaway glanced at Ronan quietly. Next time he does this again, she must call out: Catwoman is never a slave! Unless you include food and housing!


    "What''s wrong?" Ronan thought Anne Hathaway was a little strange.


    Anne Hathaway quickly recovered and asked: "Does Catwoman appear in the new "Batman" movie?"


    Ronan shook his head: "Not for the time being, it may be added in the future."


    Anne Hathaway asked again: "Is the dress you got a costume for Batman and Catwoman?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s specially prepared for you, do you like it?"


    "It has been torn apart." Anne Hathaway said.


    "It''s okay." Ronan glanced at the Los Angeles International Showroom in front of him, and said, "The company has a lot of crews working on it now. Next time, I will ask someone to produce more."


    The black Bentley elegantly parked at the entrance of the Los Angeles International Exhibition Hall. Vinci, the co-pilot, got out of the car first and opened the door for Ronan and Anne Hathaway.


    After getting out of the car, Anne Hathaway immediately came over and took Ronan''s arm.


    The flashing lights suddenly turned on, and it seemed that many people were taking pictures. Ronan didn''t care, and walked towards the exhibition hall with Anne Hathaway.


    Anne Hathaway held Ronan''s arm tightly, as if to prove something to the reporters and the crowd around him.


    "Is that Anne Hathaway? She is so beautiful..."


    As the person shooting was on both sides of the gate, some murmurs came over.


    "As expected to be my goddess, Annie is as perfect as the princess in the fairy tale."


    Anne Hathaway''s lips twitched quietly.


    "Who is that man? Why don''t you know?"


    "When did Anne Hathaway have a boyfriend?"


    "It''s not ordinary people who came here by Bentley. Can ordinary people enjoy Anne Hathaway?"


    Ronan also heard these comments and entered the exhibition hall and said: "Annie, you are now a big star."


    Anne Hathaway couldn''t help but laugh, then woke up, leaned in Ronan''s ear, and whispered: "No matter where I go, I am all yours."


    Ronan said, "No, dear, you are always the most beautiful Princess Anne."


    First came the praise from passers-by, and then was praised by Ronan. Anne Hathaway was in a good mood, with a charming smile on her mouth, which looked charming and beautiful.


    Having entered the exhibition hall, Ronan took Anne Hathaway''s hand: "Let''s go, let''s go see the car."


    This is a high-end exhibition held by luxury car brands in Los Angeles. Unlike the Los Angeles Auto Show in December every year, this exhibition is small in scale, with limited brands participating, and there are also few people watching the show.


    Because this is an exhibition only for high-end customers, the most inferior brand is also the German troika.


    Ronan took Anne Hathaway directly to the high-end business car exhibition area.


    "Annie." Ronan passed by the Bentley booth and asked, "I remember you didn''t have a car in Los Angeles?"


    "Yes, I bought one some time ago." Anne Hathaway said.


    Ronan nodded and said, "What kind of car do you like?"


    Anne Hathaway subconsciously wanted to say that I like all the cars here, but after all, she resisted it, just smiled and said nothing.


    She has understood a truth this time, a good woman can''t speak easily.


    Ronan did not stop in the Bentley exhibition area, and went straight into the Rolls-Royce showroom diagonally opposite, because in the most conspicuous position, there was a familiar Phantom.


    The people in the exhibition hall looked at Ronan and Anne Hathaway as quickly as possible. Their vision was the most basic quality of the line, and they immediately greeted them.


    "This gentleman, this young lady." He was polite: "I am Jon Beasley, the person in charge here. It is a great honor to serve both of you."


    "Hello." Ronan nodded slightly.


    Anne Hathaway smiled slightly, regarded as a return, and played the role of the female companion steadily.


    Ronan pointed to the silver-gray Phantom and asked, "Is this car already on the market?"


    "Not yet, it will be officially listed next year." Jon Beasley kept smiling: "We have already started accepting customer orders."


    Ronan looked around the Rolls Royce and asked, "How long will it take to deliver the car."


    Jon Beasley immediately understood that this was a potential customer, and replied: "If you book now, it will take half a year for delivery."


    Ronan looked down at the interior of the car.


    "This is the latest Rolls-Royce Phantom." Jon Beasley knows that many people are not yet familiar with this car that has not been officially launched. He explained in detail: "Using the power of dominance to explain contemporary luxury. The Mirage model series incorporates personality into every detail. Luxurious and modern elements make its iconic design more perfect. The Mirage fully combines perfect creativity and engineering technology, and aims to build the best car in the world."


    Ronan just nodded slightly.


    Jon Beasley went on to introduce: "When designing the Phantom series, he fully embodies the words of one of the founders, Sir Henry Rice: Do everything to perfection and do the best. If If not, just create it. Facing the challenge, Phantom rises to the challenge and defines the design and perfect technology of the car."


    "The Mirage is the eternal interpretation of contemporary luxury cars. With its powerful posture, iconic proportions and the most advanced technology, the Mirage has become Rolls-Royce''s flagship model."


    Ronan asked directly: "Can I make a reservation according to my needs?"


    "Yes." Jon Beasley said: "Before you have the Phantom, you can already have great fun, because you can choose individual elements to create your car. This is a car that allows you A vehicle that fully expresses individuality."


    "This car is okay." Ronan didn''t know the car, so he simply asked, "Is the black phantom okay?"


    I remember that I have seen it in many places that Rolls-Royce''s black models are not for sale, because black cars are exclusively for the British royal family.


    I don''t know if it is true or not.


    Jon Beasley said: "Of course, Rolls-Royce has released the restrictions on the color of the car." He made a please gesture: "Sir, let''s go inside and talk."


    Ronan followed him into a makeshift reception room and talked about the car''s requirements, the most important being quiet and comfortable.


    As for the operability and driving experience, Ronan didn''t care much.


    He would not drive this kind of car himself.


    Behind, simply let the driver David come over to communicate with Jon Beasley, and pay the fixed payment.


    Ronan took Anne Hathaway to other exhibition areas.


    As they walked, they said a few rumors about Rolls Royce.


    As the world''s top luxury car manufacturer, Rolls-Royce has customers all over the world, users include celebrities, wealthy businessmen, celebrities, etc., and there are many "rumors" about Rolls-Royce.


    For example, Rolls-Royce could not be bought with money in the past. To provide proof of assets, it is necessary to have its own business, two or more properties, and three or more luxury cars to be eligible to buy Rolls-Royce.


    For example, it is not that you can buy which one you want to be eligible, but Rolls-Royce decides which one to sell you through your qualifications.


    These are just distant words. Rolls-Royce manufacturers have no time to verify the identity of their customers People only recognize money, and if the money is enough, they will sell it to anyone, even the gangsters.


    These so-called claims may also be a means of hype.


    Coming to the supercar exhibition area, a variety of sports cars lie on the ground, it seems that the roar of motors can be heard at any time.


    Ronan took Anne Hathaway into the Porsche exhibition area, stood in front of a new 911, and said: "Annie, the color of this car matches your clothes today. Look, they are all crystal sky blue."


    Anne Hathaway looked at this supercar, still following the policy of smart women not talking easily, and was silent.


    Although the female star spends a lot of money, this kind of car can also be bought with the pay of her two films, but it will be distressed for a while.


    "You should have a car worthy of you." Ronan wouldn''t allow Anne Hathaway to refuse: "I will send you off."


    Anne Hathaway knew that Ronan could easily buy this kind of car, so she held her back: "It''s too expensive, it''s not good."


    Ronan waved to Vinci and asked him to find the person in charge to book the car, and then said to Anne Hathaway: "Your 20th birthday is coming soon. You always have to give me a chance to give me a birthday present." ?"


    Anne Hathaway hesitated and said, "Ronan, you know, I can never refuse you."


    Ronan smiled and went to find someone to book a car.


    Coming here today, one of the biggest purposes is to choose a 20th birthday present for Anne Hathaway.


    As a reward for Anne Hathaway''s dedication during this time, Ronan certainly gave him other gifts, which for him is not much different from sending a book or having dinner.


    Besides, one of the most expensive things in the world is called free sex.


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 Chapter 408： A little bit stressed

    The roar of the motor attracted the attention of many people from far to near. A crystal sky-blue Porsche 911 drove in like a gallop, then slowly slowed down, and finally stopped on the side of the road in front of the office building.


    Ronan got off the co-pilot and said to Annie Hathaway who was driving, "Don''t drive too fast."


    Anne Hathaway waved to Ronan and said with excitement: "I see."


    Ronan said goodbye, turned and walked towards the office building. When he entered the gate, the Porsche 911 started again and drove towards the end of the street, leaving only a roar of the motor.


    When he came to the office, Ronan moved his hands and feet. This kind of typical supercar is cool for the driver, and the car driver suffers. Compared with the official car, the comfort is far worse.


    Connie brought in the prepared black tea and said to Ronan: "David Villa from Embassy Pictures just called and said that important information was sent to your mailbox. I hope you can do it as soon as possible. take a look."


    Ronan nodded: "I see."


    Turning on the office computer and logging in to the mailbox, Ronan saw the information sent by David Villa, downloaded it and read it carefully.


    After reading it, he pressed the phone: "Connie, are there any other important schedules today?"


    Connie replied: "Go to the crew of "Rivals of the People" at Warner Studios..."


    Ronan said, "Till tomorrow, you and I will go to the Embassy Pictures now."


    Ten minutes later, Ronan and Connie came to the Embassy Pictures and directly found David Villa.


    "David." Ronan asked directly: "The information you sent is true?"


    "Yes, there is absolutely no problem." David Villa replied.


    Ronan folded his arms and said, "This world is really strange."


    David Villa simply said: "We were originally collecting the missing cases of American girls and related follow-up developments. We are also planning to establish a related charity organization to better promote."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Garcia had already made a relevant report to the head office. He had agreed that using charity for publicity is also one of Hollywood''s most commonly used and most effective means of publicity and promotion.


    David Villa''s words continue: "We collected information on many missing cases of girls, and got this information. It was incredible. Then we asked the police and fbi for verification. These are all Really."


    Ronan said: "Some people are always more legendary than movies."


    David Villa smiled and said: "It can only be said that parental love is really great."


    Ronan nodded again, and then asked, "Did someone get in touch with her?"


    "Not yet." David Villa said: "I just got the verification result last night, and I called you this morning."


    Ronan said, "Send someone to contact her to see if she is willing to stand up." He thought about it, and then said, "Don''t force it."


    David Villa said seriously: "We will not force her. But she stood up, in fact, it is good for the whole society and can remind some parents and girls that there are really many dangers in this world."


    "Yeah." Ronan said again: "Let''s let people go. If she agrees, you make a plan specifically for this."


    He suddenly had another thought: "You can let her work in the soon-to-be-established relief foundation, presumably she should be very interested."


    David Villa said: "Okay, I will go now."


    Ronan turned to Garcia''s office and discussed with him about making charitable donations for the soon-to-be-established Charity Foundation after "Hurricane Rescue" is released.


    Charitable organizations like this, Embassy Pictures and "Hurricane Rescue" will only account for a very small proportion of charitable investment. Of course, most of the sources of charitable funds depend on fundraising.


    In fact, making charitable donations based on the North American box office revenue of "Hurricane Rescue" will not have much impact on the profit of the film. These donations can offset part of the tax.


    Over time, the pre-screening publicity of "Hurricane Rescue" also kicked off.


    Embassy Pictures released the official poster. On the poster, Amanda Seyfried, whose hands were tied and her mouth gagged, had teardrops in her eyes and was being dragged into the darkness by two blurred figures.


    Above Amanda Seyfried is the title-"Hurricane Rescue".


    Below is a line of bright red characters: The girl was kidnapped by a human trafficking organization, and the rescue time was only 72 hours!


    Soon, the film released its first trailer, still featuring the heroine of Amanda Seyfried.


    The trailer for just over one minute tells the story of the heroine and female classmates traveling to Paris, and the handsome guy at the airport happened to be kidnapped by the criminal organization behind him after being calculated by the handsome guy. During the period, a close-up shot was also used to show the miserable experiences of other girls who were trafficked, and finally ended with the heroine being auctioned underground.


    Everything is creating a tragic situation after the girl disappears, making people feel the urgency of waiting for rescue with burning eyebrows.


    "The girl who lives in the sun has been coerced into the dark world and needs to be rescued urgently!"


    Related propaganda and news began to spread widely on paper media, television stations and the Internet.


    This topic has attracted a lot of attention. In recent years, there has been an endless stream of media reports about the girl''s disappearance.


    For most families, who has no children?


    Then, on the media and on the Internet, there were many reports of missing girls. Some of them were reported more than ten years ago, and some recently occurred in the past few months. It seems that they have become a social hot spot overnight.


    Several media and websites are motivated by the power of money. When reporting these events from a just standpoint, they may become a small hot spot. Once this hot spot has enough potential to attract attention, more media will spontaneously follow up in a timely manner. The incident further pushed to the center of public opinion.


    "A few weeks ago, an underage girl in Pennsylvania went missing after school. There has been no news. The police suspected being trafficked."


    This is news from Yahoo News, as well as interviews with teenage parents and local police.


    The case happened recently and attracted many people''s attention. However, as reported by Yahoo News, the incident quickly spread throughout the United States.


    "The fifteen-year-old girl went missing when she went out to play and was found in a container in a man''s backyard a few months later!


    More and more cases appear on the Internet, including the detailed history of the case and so on.


    There are too many cases of missing girls like this one every year.


    Even the four major television networks in the United States are following up on news in this regard.


    "Three young girls were imprisoned for 10 years, but they were able to escape by accidentally asking for help."


    Related cases have been disclosed by the media one after another, and nb also took advantage of the heat and made a prime time program with this as the main body.


    "The police in Cleveland, the capital of Ohio, announced on May 5 this year that investigators had rescued three women who had been kidnapped and held for many years in a house in Cleveland, and arrested the 52-year-old suspect Ariel who kidnapped the three women ..."


    More and more cases appear in front of the public.


    "In 1997, Brittany, a 17-year-old young girl from New York State, went to Mexico for vacation and then disappeared on the beach. Seven years later, her family learned about her when she went out of an underground brothel, but Brittany rushed to rescue her. Killed. Because Brittany had a drug addiction when she picked up the guest and missed her hand to damage a gang leader''s belongings. The girl was shot and then fed to a crocodile."


    Many cases are really shocking. Compared with underage males, girls have a higher percentage of disappearances. After disappearing, they all encounter extremely miserable abuse.


    There is even a website that disclosed that several American girls who traveled to South America were missing. When the police found them, even their bodies were trained in oil and sold to Europe.


    "When a child is kidnapped, what should I do as a parent?"


    "Hurricane Rescue" took the opportunity to release a second promotional poster. There are two posters. An anxious mother hides her face from pain and seems to collapse at any time.


    The other is the male protagonist of Liam Neeson, his face is gloomy, his whole body is filled with worry and anger, as if he will not only retrieve his daughter, but also burn the flames of anger to the scum!


    In the case of a certain degree of enthusiasm in the early stage, the Embassy Pictures held a special screening for the media and fans of "Hurricane Rescue" Influenced by public opinion, "Hurricane Rescue" won the praise of most people. .


    "It is very suitable for family viewers to watch together, especially families with daughters."


    "I am a father. After watching this film, thinking of so many missing cases, I really want to tell my daughter that you really need to learn to protect yourself!"


    "Young girls, don''t get into the handsome guy''s car lightly, because that might be a trap!"


    "The pure father-daughter love is so touching."


    The praise of blockbuster films flooded the Internet and the media, making "Hurricane Rescue" more attention.


    Although there is still a killer feature that has not been released, the film has won enough attention after public opinion was mobilized by the issue of missing girls.


    For a time, its popularity even approached "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", which was also drawn before Thanksgiving.


    A large number of popular movies are squeezed into the Thanksgiving holiday every year, and this year is no exception.


    Two weekends before Thanksgiving, "Hurricane Rescue" was fully released in North America.


    At the beginning, Embassy Pictures wanted to release the film on the weekend before Thanksgiving, but Warner Bros¡¯s "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was selected for this schedule, in order to avoid having fun with this magical family ship After the collision, the Embassy Pictures could only adjust the schedule.


    Although the audiences of the two films are different, Harry Potter''s influence has risen. With such a huge investment gap, no one wants to collide with Harry Potter head-on.


    The weekend before "Hurricane Rescue" was released, Pierce Brosnan''s last Bond battle "Die Another Day" was released.


    Sandwiched by two first-line productions, "Hurricane Rescue" is a bit stressful.


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 Chapter 409： Father as a mountain

    "This society hides so much darkness in places we don''t know."


    In an online chat room, many people are discussing the missing cases of girls frequently reported by the media during this period.


    Kaden Brady is also speaking: The families of the missing girls are too pitiful, and the traffickers are too hateful. If you catch one, you can send one to the electric chair!


    Someone agrees: yes! Yes! They are not destroying one person! It''s a family! The lives of all members of this family will be ruined!


    But some people refuted: This is not good, it is not in line with human rights, and human traffickers also have their legal rights.


    Kaden Brady quickly tapped his index finger on the keyboard: This didn''t happen to you, so you said human rights. If it happened to you, you would even have the heart to kill them yourself!


    A message was sent out at this time: How many of those missing girls can be recovered in the end?


    Kaden Brady replied for the first time: it is a few of the few who can be found, and most of them have never heard from them.


    The following person¡¯s response caught Kaden Brady¡¯s attention: Did you watch the news on NBC News yesterday? Yes, there are also reports in newspapers and the Internet today that a mother went undercover in a gang selling music gang in order to find her missing daughter!


    Kaden Brady was a little shocked: Really?


    Many people are asking similar questions.


    Another said: It should be true. There are also reports in today''s "New York Times" and "Los Angeles Times".


    Kaden Brady asked again: Did you find her daughter?


    The person who brought up this topic sent a link: Those who are interested can check it out for themselves.


    Kaden Brady immediately clicked on the link, which seemed to be the news section of the official website of Hurricane Rescue.


    He was attracted by the news only when he saw the topic.


    "The realistic version of "Hurricane Rescue", sneaked into the dark nest for 10 years to find her daughter!


    Kayden Brady stared immediately.


    Susan from New Mexico was an ordinary housewife, but her daughter suddenly disappeared when she went to the doctor 10 years ago. Since then, she has embarked on a long journey to find her daughter.


    Susanna did not hesitate to sneak into the prostitution syndicate that abducted her daughter, personally collected clues, and successfully assisted the police in rescuing hundreds of girls who were kidnapped and turned into prostitutes.


    It¡¯s a pity that 10 years have passed. Although she tried to snipe the traffickers, the whereabouts of her daughter is still unknown...


    Kaden Brady sighed secretly, really is a great mother.


    Then he saw more news about the Susan. The "Hurricane Rescue" crew from Embassy Pictures launched a charity fund for girls to help families who have experienced similar pain. Susan is in this charity fund. The Association served as a relief ambassador.


    "Taken"? Kaden Brady faintly remembered hearing this name, and it seemed that it was also a film about the disappearance of a girl. He immediately checked it on the Internet and saw the posters and trailers that had been released, paying particular attention to the release time.


    You must go to see this special movie then.


    His daughter was kidnapped by a human trafficking syndicate. What should an angry father do?


    Kayden Brady''s idea is very simple, if he changes to himself, he will definitely send those **** to hell!


    The incident that Susan did not hesitate to go undercover to rescue her daughter has aroused national attention, and the related "Hurricane Rescue" has also attracted more and more attention.


    After entering November, the media was full of reports on cases of missing girls. The charity foundation established by Embassy Pictures for this purpose has also received widespread attention.


    "I hope the whole society will pay more attention to the missing sisters!"


    Even Amanda Seyfried, the false missing person, stood up and screamed, with a faint tendency to become popular.


    This kind of value orientation is extremely correct propaganda strategy, the possibility of arousing people''s disgust is also lower.


    On November 8, "Die Another Day" was first released in North America, kicking off the holiday season of the North American film market.


    The start of the film earned $47.05 million, which can only be said to be barely passing.


    Including Sony Columbia Pictures, which has acquired James Bond in the bag, the Hollywood industry is very clear that the time for Bond movies to change is unchanged and may even die.


    However, Pierce Brosnan has no intention of continuing to play James Bond, and the producer has made his determination to substitute.


    After "Die Another Day", "Hurricane Rescue" hit quickly.


    Because of the recent frequent cases of missing girls, this movie has attracted more attention than James Bond.


    On the day of the premiere, thousands of fans and social enthusiasts gathered at the Kodak Theater, and hundreds of media reporters came.


    The warm atmosphere is the most lacking in this premiere.


    All the publicity and promotion work has been done in front. Ronan walked through the red carpet and did not enter the interview area. He just stood on the edge and let the media reporter take pictures.


    "It is a great honor to be able to participate in the production of a thriller with a perfect rhythm and a high emotional atmosphere."


    Liam Neeson next to him is being interviewed: "Speaking of the role of Bryan, he is a good father who regards his daughter''s safety as everything in his life, so when he finds that his most precious thing has been taken away, Naturally, all imaginable potentials can be stimulated. Although a man of my age has already passed the dream of wanting to be the''savior'', but I do not reject playing a role that makes emotions dominate everything. Action hero."


    Ronan took a few photos, said hello to Liam Neeson, and walked towards the Kodak Theater.


    He has already watched this film. In fact, Liam Neeson''s role as the first actor Brian in the film is undoubtedly a fascinating and somewhat anti-traditional choice for "Hurricane Rescue".


    But at the same time, Liam Neeson gave Bryan the seriousness, dignity and complexity in his performance, which to a large extent deepened the meaning of the whole story, and it can be regarded as a big example of the conventions created by movies of the same type. change¡­¡­


    In a sense, the most prominent thing in "Hurricane Rescue" is still its thrilling atmosphere.


    Brian seemed so flesh-and-blood because of his love for a woman¡ªnot because of his past as a secret agent. It was the most basic and true human emotion.


    Father love is like a mountain.


    As a father, I can¡¯t imagine that there are more terrifying things in this world than my own children are in danger... Maybe you want to know what you will do if you really encounter this kind of misfortune. reaction? If your child is also kidnapped, you will definitely do your best to save your child like Brian, no matter what the other party asks, no matter what price you have to pay for it!


    Ronan suddenly thought of a subordinate in his previous life. His child was less than one year old. After a certain vaccine incident broke out, when he saw the name of the vaccine company on the vaccination record, his eyes were all killing people in those days. Anger.


    There is also deep helplessness.


    As soon as he entered the theater, Ronan saw Tom Cruise coming to help out.


    "Your new film is finished?" Ronan asked.


    Tom Cruise said: "I will help you out before the filming is finished." He exclaimed: "The publicity plans you make are always amazing and very useful."


    Ronan smiled and said: "These missing cases have actually accumulated a lot, but in the past no one paid attention."


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly: "This is where you admire. You can always see things that others can''t, and make full use of them."


    Ronan said, "How can I be so powerful as you said." He asked, "When will "Killing with a Knife" be released?"


    In the past two years, Tom Cruise has cooperated with DreamWorks more often, including this film directed by Michael Mann.


    Tom Cruise replied: "The specific schedule has not been set for the second half of next year."


    Ronan thought of the advice that Will Smith had made and the copyright of the adaptation of "Infernal Affairs" he had obtained, and asked: "Is there a collaboration with DreamWorks in the next movie?"


    "Yes, a film directed by Spielberg." Tom Cruise told the truth: "A film of the same name based on the science fiction master Herbert Wells'' "World War" Ronan thought for a while and said, "Tom, I have a project in my hand. Maybe you are interested. After the script is completed, I will show it to you. "


    Tom Cruise was also not polite with Ronan: "Yes. Let''s talk about it first, I don''t play normal roles."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s absolutely extraordinary."


    "Someone is looking for you." Tom Cruise quietly pointed behind Ronan: "I won''t bother."


    Ronan turned around and saw Amanda Seyfried.


    For today''s premiere, Amanda wore a beige dress with suspenders, which was full of girlishness and highlighted her well-developed figure.


    "Amanda, you are very beautiful tonight." Ronan did not hesitate to praise.


    "Thank you." Amanda is also a professionally trained person, very ladylike in such public places: "Ronan, you are very handsome, much more handsome than Tom Cruise."


    Ronan couldn''t help but smiled and said, "Tom will be sad if you say that, although I am a little handsomer than him."


    Amanda laughed with Ronan.


    Ronan asked, "How are you doing?"


    "I''m exhausted." Amanda complained a little: "This is the first time I run a publicity announcement as a heroine. I''m very tired..."


    Her tone changed suddenly: "But she was also very happy."


    The feeling of being the focus wherever you go is really great.


    Ronan invited Amanda into the theater together, and said as he walked: "You are already a star now."


    Amanda looked at Ronan: "I need to thank you very much."


    "You''re welcome." Ronan waved his hand: "We have been friends for so many years, so you don''t need to be so alien."


    Amanda followed Ronan''s words and said, "Yes. Ronan, you don''t have to talk to me."


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 Chapter 410： Dad

    Sitting in the Kodak Theater where the premiere was held, Kayden Brady looked around and found that the theater could accommodate more than three thousand people.


    "So many came here with their daughters?" Someone next to him was puzzled. It was Kayden Brady''s father.


    Kaden Brady quickly said: "The New York Times and other media have commented before the screening that the film "Hurricane Rescue" should be watched by female high school students across the country."


    Old Brady nodded and said, "The little girls nowadays are getting bolder..."


    His voice lowered because the movie had begun.


    After the credits of the publisher Embassy Pictures and the producer Shahai Entertainment, without subtitles and long prefixes, the back of a middle-aged man appeared in the picture, and the lens gradually advanced, focusing on the album in his hand.


    As the middle-aged man flipped through the album, the photos were shown in close-up before all the audience.


    It was a blonde girl who had been there from childhood to teenage years. Her bright smile and big eyes made people look bright like the sun.


    Many of them were photos of girls with middle-aged men. As the girls got older, the smiles in the group photos became less and less, until the last few photos almost disappeared completely.


    As if there was an invisible and real barrier between the two.


    The camera gradually moved upward, falling on the man''s serious and lonely face, and the man fell into memory.


    "Dad! Daddy!"


    In front of a house, the young man was about to get in the car, and the blond girl struggling hard beside her mother: "I want Dad! I want Dad..."


    The man glanced at his wife and daughter reluctantly, and finally got in the car.


    The little girl cried very sadly: "Dad! Daddy...I want a father..."


    But all that was left was the back of a car.


    Many fathers are silent at this time, but don''t have any feelings. Who wants to leave their daughters? Who doesn''t want to be with the child? But men have more family responsibilities, must go out and work hard, and cannot stay with their children for a long time.


    A man, in addition to giving his children fatherly love, he also has to provoke the burden of the family.


    This is Dad!


    As the screen turned, the other side of Brian appeared.


    This is a commercial film, and naturally it must have a typical commercial film beginning in line with the public''s aesthetics.


    Brian single-handedly rushed into a villa, neatly put the criminals on the ground, and finally rushed into the study room where the leader was, and removed the core layer of the criminal organization.


    The total time of this scene is less than five minutes. Brian''s fights are not fancy, they are all the deadliest methods, and it is easy to give people a feeling that a real fight should be like this.


    Through this scene, Brian''s background is also fully explained.


    In the past, "Hurricane Rescue", probably because the producer was a Frenchman, the opening scene was a bit procrastinated, and it didn''t match the clean rhythm behind.


    Ronan made appropriate adjustments. Director Jeff Abrams is also a typical Hollywood director and understands the importance of fast pace.


    The film is fast-paced, and Brian completed the last task. He decided to retire early because he wanted to take care of his daughter. During the gathering with three colleagues and friends, he kept talking about his broken family and lovely daughter. Set off the image of his father.


    It is no different from a typical Hollywood action movie. After the opening action scene, the plot is laid out. The background of a typical Hollywood hero is clearly explained by the way Brian looks at the album and recalls, just like all heroes. There are always injured families behind.


    The relationship between Bryan and his ex-wife, Bryan and his daughter are not very harmonious, but these can''t stop a father''s love. This is one of the greatest feelings in the world, but it can easily touch people''s hearts.


    And the relationship between his career, Brian is very clear about the dark side of the world, having a daughter who lacks social experience and is beautiful enough, he is destined to shoulder the unshirkable responsibility of his father.


    As a result, her daughter made a series of small actions and traveled to France, but she and her companions became the target of kidnapping by the gang. His father, who had only 72 hours to rescue, was about to sweep Paris like a hurricane.


    The so-called no hatred cannot be a father and son, this sentence can also be placed on father and daughter. In order to satisfy her and her companions'' dream of going to Europe to chase the pace of the "U2" band tour, the daughter will not hesitate to deceive her father by going to Paris to see a museum and other lies.


    And that female partner is also extremely unreliable. When he arrived at the French airport, he was attracted by the little handsome man trafficker. Not only did he take a taxi to the place of residence with him, but also dreamed of sleeping with the handsome boy who called himself Pete, and tried to persuade him to be a virgin. His daughter also took the opportunity to have a romance in France and complete the leap forward in her life.


    In less than half an hour of fantasy, he was kidnapped by someone recruited by this handsome boy.


    Because this female partner is not a virgin, she has no value of being sold to a wealthy businessman at a high price. As a result, she was injected with drugs and sent to pick up customers. During the accident, she died from an overdose, which was also embarrassing.


    Young people are full of endless fantasies about the world, and there are also romantic encounters and anticipation of encounters, but they don''t know the dangers of this world.


    At this time, a father who loves his daughter deeply and has special experiences, a man who is full of anger and wants to rescue his beloved, no matter what choice he makes, it will not arouse the audience''s disgust.


    On the contrary, family affection can move people''s hearts more than love, and it is a value advocated by the whole world. The greatness of paternal love is vividly reflected in Brian, and it can easily infect many people.


    Perhaps changing an actor with agility and physique can make the movie look good, but Liam Neeson gave this father, who can do anything to save his daughter, an epic heroic temperament.


    He is tall but agile, polite but full of energy. When he saw his daughter''s friend die in the cell, his depressed emotions broke out. The period of torture and interrogation of Albanians was so handsome and powerful. At the moment it hit the other party''s thigh, I believe that the investment is more about the emotion of revenge for his daughter as a father than the agent who caught the criminal.


    Therefore, a former American agent, a cheap and old father, and a murderer who kills people like cutting vegetables, in order to prevent his daughter who was captured by human traffickers from turning into prostitutes, he killed and killed all the way from the United States to Paris. .


    In order to save his daughter, the father can do whatever it takes!


    This is a very traditional Hollywood-style action movie, but Bryan is not indistinguishable from traditional Hollywood heroes. For example, he is tougher and more ruthless in his shots, but no one is dissatisfied with it.


    Hollywood-style commercial films have never lacked a sense of substitution. The whole plot is very easy to make the audience have an illusion. If their relatives are abducted and sold by gangs, if they have enough ability, they will be furious. Will not make the same choice as Brian?


    In fact, the answer is very obvious, this is a world where blood is always thicker than water.


    When Brian launched **** revenge, those traffickers who should go to **** would not forgive anyone!


    boom! boom! boom!


    kill! kill! kill!


    Many viewers can''t help thinking, if everyone has such a father, how harmonious and peaceful this society should be!


    "West, you should really let your daughter come and watch this film."


    Kaden Brady heard a couple discussing on the left, and the younger wife said to a middle-aged man: "She goes out all day, really dangerous."


    The middle-aged man thought of the rebellious daughter with his ex-wife, and said, "I should really let her take a look!"


    Kaden Brady felt that if he had to add meaning to this film, the meaning is that it successfully educates underage girls and teenage girls her father.


    The movie is very simple and exciting, and most importantly, it can give people a hint.


    For example, it can remind those tricksters to listen to their father, call them more, don''t chat with strangers casually, and don''t associate with classmates with bold styles.


    On the screen, Brian was going retrograde at high speed by the Seine, and the **** of death struck again and again, as the light of the paradise illuminates his increasingly determined face. The audience is all moved by it. The greatness of father¡¯s love is very at this moment. Easy to be understood.


    Who doesn''t appreciate such a father?


    Of course, every father is like this, even if they don¡¯t have the extraordinary skills of Brian, who was born as an American agent, as described in the drama, but they love their children and make all the sacrifices for them. In itself, they are all the same-maybe everyone has different abilities, but parents are willing to go through fire and water for their children.


    The so-called gods block and kill the gods, and the Buddha blocks and kill the Buddha, the driving force is estimated to be no more than this kind of parents'' love for their children.


    This is an endless love.


    There is only this kind of love that is endless...


    In this world, there is such a kind of person, at a certain moment, they will transform.


    Sometimes they turn into gentle Santa Claus; sometimes they become omnipotent supermen; sometimes they look like cruel devils; sometimes they lick the blood from the corner of their mouths and turn around to reveal smile.


    The Brian Mills in the film is this kind of person. He came to a foreign country alone, and killed himself in the seemingly romantic city of Paris. He first killed countless **** and villains with a gun, and then He tied one of them to an electric chair and tortured.


    He shot his former friend''s wife without hesitation, threatened him, and knocked him back with a punch.


    In the end, he relied on his professional skills, leaving countless dead bodies and seriously injured people.


    All this is just to save a woman, save a young woman, save a young woman who is the cutest in his eyes.


    Who do you think this man is?


    It''s very simple, he is a dad! The young woman he wants to save is a daughter who is more important than his life!


    Leaving the mess in Paris, Bryan, with the help of his former colleagues, returned to the United States from Paris with his daughter, and the film ended.


    There was thunderous applause in the theater, and many audience members stood up and applauded the film.


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 Chapter 411： 50 years of life

    Many guests came to Ronan to congratulate him.


    Tom Cruise and Ronan gave a strong hug, and then said: "It''s a great film, it''s really touching. It''s a pity that Will went to New York to film, otherwise he must take Jaden and Vero to watch. Watch this movie."


    Ronan knew that he was talking about Will Smith''s son and daughter: "The two will have to grow older to understand."


    Tom Cruise patted Ronan''s arm: "Old wine in a new bottle, but it''s amazing."


    Ronan smiled, not being polite with Tom Cruise, and then shook hands with the person who came to congratulate him, saying polite words.


    In Hollywood, it''s normal to show up for each other.


    The premiere ended smoothly, and there was a press conference. Ronan did not attend and left the theater directly.


    On the first day "Hurricane Rescue" was released in North America, another grand event was held in Los Angeles. Ronan found time to chat with Amanda Seyfried.


    "I just finished a script here." Ronan said directly: "The heroine is very suitable for you."


    Amanda Seyfried put down the cup of water and said, "Ronan, I will act if you think it suits you."


    Ronan said roughly: "The theme of youth campus, about the life of high school students, is just right for your age."


    Amanda also went to high school and said, "Well, I have no problem."


    Ronan saw the public relations staff of the crew come to Amanda Seyfried and said, "Go ahead. The production manager of Shahai Entertainment has already started to form a crew. I will let him contact your mother. Send the script to your mother too. You should prepare in advance. The audition process must go."


    "Well, good." Amanda Seyfried smiled dimples: "I will definitely be ready."


    Watching Amanda Seyfried enter the recording scene, Ronan found Jeffrey Abrams to chat for a while.


    Ronan said: "The film has a good response."


    "I heard that I got 5.28 million US dollars in advance." Jeffrey Abrams was obviously in a good mood: "Ronan, is this film a success?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Success is already an inevitable result. We are ready to put the sequel on the agenda, Jeffery, continue to be the director of this project."


    The two parties signed a contract for the director of the trilogy. Jeffery Abrams certainly couldn''t refuse: "No problem." But he still said: "Ronan, it only took a year for this film to be set up and released. Over time, I have been under tremendous pressure. I am still very nervous and need a few months of rest and adjustment."


    Although the investment in the film is only 20 million US dollars, it is only a medium-scale production of a general scale, but the work pressure caused by tight time is real. Ronan cannot refuse this reasonable request and said: "Yes, my initial plan is next year''s Oscars. Then start preparing for the sequel."


    Jeffrey Abrams thought about it briefly, and said: "This rest period is enough." He said with a smile: "Pressure is what every director must bear, and pressure is often the driving force for progress."


    Ronan reminded: "The investment in the sequel will increase a bit."


    Needless to say, the increase in salary for the sequel alone will increase production costs.


    Although "Hurricane Rescue" has only been released for one day, the well received and excellent early box office have given Jeffery Abrams, who directed the film for the first time, considerable confidence.


    He smiled and said: "The increase in costs will increase the pressure on the director, but it is also a good opportunity. I have participated in many low-cost films. The huge challenge facing low-cost films is how to attract the audience to see your work. The benefits of shooting high-cost films are obvious. It has the opportunity to meet with global audiences. As a filmmaker, this is the best opportunity."


    Ronan nodded slowly. As a director who has to bear the cost pressure of tens of millions of dollars or even hundreds of millions of dollars, learning to face pressure and work under high pressure is the most basic skill.


    Jeffery Abrams said seriously: "In fact, I enjoy the process of making movies, especially when working with teams and creative people to make movies. The sparks of thinking collide all over the room. It¡¯s very exciting."


    Ronan shook hands with Jeffrey Abrams: "I look forward to you bringing another masterpiece in the future."


    Jeffery Abrams is undoubtedly a very thoughtful director.


    Ronan also knows that to turn a movie in his head into a movie that can be screened, the cooperation of these directors is needed.


    Some directors may have some differences in philosophy, but as long as the ultimate goal is the same, they can cooperate.


    Ronan always believes that even if the number of public in theaters decreases, the future market for movies will become larger and larger.


    The greatest power of movies is that they can bring experiences and experiences that audiences have never had before. Whether it is real or non-existent, fantasy, etc., movies are an excellent way to let audiences see what they have never imagined. Or something I''ve seen.


    Although he seemed to be busy every day, Ronan enjoyed the process very much.


    I have the same interests as my work. How lucky is this? It is not too much to say that he is the son of the goddess of luck.


    The quality of a movie is determined by the production, but in recent years, the commercial performance of movies has become more and more closely related to publicity and marketing.


    Ronan wouldn''t have a good reputation because of "Hurricane Rescue", so he would take it for granted that the film could sell well.


    The promotion of all aspects of "Hurricane Rescue" is still continuing.


    At the promotional activities on the first day of the release, the distributor Embassy Pictures and the producer Shahai Entertainment jointly announced that they would spend five percent of the film¡¯s North American box office into the just-established Missing Girl Relief Foundation. Find and help relevant people to provide donation support.


    Although purposeful philanthropy will be criticized by some people with the highest morals, charity with a commercial nature is very common in the United States. In fact, most charities are of this nature.


    Help with purpose is always more commendable than those who only know that they occupy the moral high ground but have no actual action.


    Frankly speaking, purposeful philanthropy can often go on for a long time.


    At the same time, some propaganda resources are also approaching Liam Neeson.


    Liam Neeson has a good reputation in Hollywood, has also received an Oscar nomination for best actor, and he is also a typical old man.


    Under Ronan''s instruction, the Embassy''s Film Industry Propaganda Department carefully concocted an article about Liam Neeson, which the navy could spread on the Internet.


    "Life is fifty years old! Remember Liam Neeson''s rescue career!"


    Although it is still far away from becoming the God of Rescue, there are only two films that are really rescued, "Schindler''s List" and "Hurricane Rescue", but it does not hinder Liam Neeson''s publicity and hype in this regard.


    This can also pave the way for the next cooperation between Liam Nissens and Shahai Entertainment.


    In addition, the propaganda hype also focused on Liam Neeson''s skill, telling all the audience that Liam Neeson is also a good action player in reality.


    "Liam Neeson was a boxer when he was young and loved boxing champion Ali. He started punching when he was 9 years old. When he was 15 years old, his nose was interrupted, but he still won the Irish Youth Championship. Until the age of 17. When he was completely knocked out in a match, Liam gave up his boxing career completely."


    The audience also bought Liam Neeson''s account. In the copyright comment section of IMDB "Hurricane Rescue", there are many comments that praise Liam Neeson.


    "Liam Neeson is the best acting performer in action movies! In "Hurricane Rescue" you can see his love for his daughter in his eyes!"


    There are even audiences mentioning Liam Neeson¡¯s regret at the Oscars.


    "The last cry of "Schindler''s List" is really an actor-level scene, but it''s a pity that I can''t help it with Tom Hanks!


    Some female movie fans seem to have a soft spot for older men.


    "It would be nice if the uncle is twenty years younger, and he will have more energy to shoot action movies. In addition, the uncle''s voice is really magnetic."


    "Liam Nissen is definitely the spokesperson of Uncle Charm In contrast, because of the extensive media coverage of the missing girl, Amanda Seyfried did not receive obvious attention after the screening. increase.


    But Ronan, as a producer, praised Amanda Seyfried in an interview.


    "Amanda is very professional. She takes her work seriously, and can quickly integrate herself into her work, and she has an outstanding performance at the first time. She knows how to act and how to express what kind of emotions in the face of different things. She has already He is an experienced performing veteran."


    When the film''s first day box office was released, all the efforts were rewarded.


    The first day of "Hurricane Rescue" in North America, including the advance show, in 3120 theaters, won 18.6 million US dollars.


    This result also surpassed the $12.85 million of "Die Another Day" and became the North American box office champion of the day.


    "Hurricane Rescue" has gained not only the box office, but also a good reputation.


    "The whole film was completed in one go, without any sloppyness, and the plot is smooth and complete."


    "Very good commercial film, very well made."


    "The success of this film is that it uses the plot to mobilize the audience''s sense of presence. I watched the 007 film last weekend. Although the various effects and actions were designed particularly well, there was always a sense of liveliness. And "Hurricane Rescue" It is about the father saving his daughter, and the daughter was arrested by the most hateful trafficker, facing the fate of drugging and forced prostitution, so I was nervous for her. There is a special feeling that the protagonist of the father is killing I would secretly applaud every bad guy, because in this film, the separation of good and evil coincides with the instinctive perception of the audience."


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 Chapter 412： Save the world and save the air

    On Monday morning, in a reception room of Relativity Entertainment, Liam Neeson flipped through a newspaper and waited patiently for Ronan to come over.


    When he first joined the company, he specifically watched it. Relativity Entertainment seemed to be holding a regular meeting.


    Liam Neeson is not in a hurry, and the newspaper has many news that he cares about, such as "Hurricane Rescue" which was released last weekend.


    This is the first time he has completed so many very tricky and skillful action scenes.


    It is completely different from the soft dance of Kui Gang Jin holding a light stick.


    ""Hurricane Rescue" topped the North American box office chart!"


    Just seeing this topic makes Liam Neeson a good mood. Who doesn''t want the film he starred in to win the box office champion?


    Besides, as a father in real life, he really likes this film.


    Traffickers are everywhere, but not everyone has the agent dad.


    "The overall trend of the North American box office last week was relatively stable. The total box office value increased from nearly 130 million US dollars last weekend to 134.6 million US dollars this week. The two new films "Hurricane Rescue" and The performance of "Manhattan Maid" has its own merits. The action movie "Hurricane Rescue" produced by Shahai Entertainment and released by Embassy Pictures won the crown of champion."


    "This is also the fourth North American box office title for a film released by Embassy Pictures this year. In 2002, the four films produced by Relativity Entertainment''s Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures all won the North American box office chart on the weekend. !"


    "Despite the limited production of Relativity Entertainment, the results are impressive!"


    Liam Neeson recalled that, except for "Hurricane Rescue," which just won the box office title, the first three seem to be "Resident Evil", "Underworld" and "Reaper is Coming 2."


    This relativity entertainment is obviously a boutique route.


    He roughly read a statistic before. Although he does not remember it very clearly, the global box office of "Resident Evil" and "Underworld" seems to be around 160 million US dollars. The global box office of "Reaper is coming 2" has gradually approached 2. Billion dollars.


    Coupled with operations outside the theaters, the total revenue of these three films will not be less than the combined number of the global box office.


    Liam Neeson recalled that among the second-tier Hollywood companies this year, Miramax is definitely not as good as Relativity Entertainment. Summit Entertainment itself follows the strategy of casting the net, and its profitability is actually average.


    In other words, New Line Film and DreamWorks can rank ahead of Relativity Entertainment.


    New Line Pictures will release "The Two Towers" next month. Based on the sensation caused by "The Fellowship of the Ring Team" last year, it is speculated that "The Two Towers" is bound to hit the box office.


    Needless to say, DreamWorks, except for the lack of distribution channels outside of North America, other aspects are in the absolute position of the second-tier Hollywood boss.


    Even in the past two years, the film industry has faintly threatened the tail of first-line companies.


    But in contrast, Relativity Entertainment was established the latest, Ronan Anderson, compared with Spielberg and Robert Shay, is also the most junior, and it is very rare that the company can achieve this level.


    Anyway, he asked himself if he didn''t have this ability.


    Liam Neeson continued to read the newspaper.


    "Action subject matter has always been a popular type of movie. To say that the hottest action movie in the past two years, "The Bourne Shadow" produced by Ronan Anderson must be counted. This movie is not only fierce at the box office, but also portable. DV shooting, swift and fierce articulation, fighting without any sloppy nonsense, etc., have all been talked about by movie fans."


    "After "The Bourne", this ferocious action element gradually began to affect other action movies, causing foreign Kung Fu routines to decline directly in Hollywood. And this "Hurricane Rescue" produced by Ronan Anderson benefited The production of the same production company has inherited this excellent factor very well. The fighting scenes from fist to flesh are dizzying and dazzling."


    "Strictly speaking, this "Hurricane Rescue" should be said to be a follow-up work of "The Bourne Shadows". But one thing to note is that this follow-up is not derogatory. On the contrary, it is very unique. ."


    "Lianm Neeson''s large number of action scenes in the film has conquered many fans. After watching it, many viewers have given a very high evaluation of the action scenes of "Hurricane Rescue"."


    "Driven by 3120 theaters, "Hurricane Rescue" scored $43.38 million on the opening weekend and easily topped the North American box office rankings. The second place was occupied by "Die Another Day" in the second week of the show. The amount was US$29.1 million, which was also US$17.8 million for the "Manhattan Maid" that started painting this week, ranking third..."


    Liam Neeson focused on the film''s reputation.


    "In terms of evaluation, 11,458 users of IMDB scored 8.3 points, and 2076 movie fans at the Cinema theater had a comprehensive score of A, but the reputation of film critics was not good. Rotten Tomatoes collected film reviews and delineated the index as rotten. Of fifty-eight."


    At the end, Liam Neeson scratched his head, but after thinking about it, he was relieved.


    This kind of film is not made for film critics, and it doesn''t matter if they praise bad reviews.


    As a veteran actor, Liam Neeson knows very well that there is only one standard for evaluating the film and its creators in Hollywood-commercial performance.


    "Hurricane Rescue" is a big success, so his worth, status and reputation will inevitably skyrocket.


    Liam Neeson finished reading the newspaper and waited for a while. Ronan knocked on the door with a file bag.


    "Long waiting, Liam." Ronan shook his hand and said, "Today Monday, the company has a lot of business."


    Liam Neeson said with a smile: "It doesn''t matter, I came a little early."


    The two parties agreed to meet at ten o''clock, and he arrived less than half past nine.


    Ronan was in a pretty good mood and said, "Our film has been a huge success, and the sequel will be on the agenda soon."


    Liam Neeson knew the various benefits that the series of films could bring to him, and said directly: "I have no objection to continuing to play Brian. Ronan, you can ask me to talk to my agent directly. I will Communicate with the broker."


    "Yes." Ronan also seemed very happy: "Lianmu, I hope we can cooperate for a long time in the future."


    Behind every big star or director in Hollywood, there is a long-term cooperative film company. Even M Neeson is an old Hollywood senior, and he knows this naturally, and said: "I also hope to cooperate for a long time."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Liam, there are two sequels behind Hurricane Rescue. There are a lot of action scenes in them. I hope you can keep exercising to cope with the action scenes."


    "No problem," Liam Neeson said.


    Ronan handed the file bag to Liam Neeson: "Here is a character, you go back to see first, if you are interested, we can work together outside the "Hurricane Rescue" series again."


    Liam Neeson was a little puzzled: "This is..."


    Ronan said directly: "I have basically negotiated with Warner Bros. and DC Comics. The Batman movie will be restarted soon. The information I give you is about Bruce Wayne''s teacher, Master Ninja."


    The negotiation of the "Batman" movie has come to an end. Ronan also greeted Christopher Nolan, and he was the first producer and had the final decision-making power of the actor. The role of Master Ninja is of course the first choice. It''s Liam Neeson.


    Liam Neeson said: "I''ll look at the information first, and talk about it later."


    He can''t even understand the role and project, so he should take the next role.


    Ronan wouldn''t force it, and said, "Yes."


    Regarding other rescue series, Ronan didn''t mention it for the time being, and it is too early to say these.


    Of course, as long as the subsequent sequel of "Hurricane Rescue" goes well, Liam Neeson must be pushed on the way to the **** of rescue.


    Save the wife, save the daughter, save the sky and save the air.


    This not only allows Liam Neeson to realize his self-worth, but also relativistic entertainment can also benefit from it.


    Reminiscent of Limnison in his previous life, trained Batman, trained Jedi Knights, worked as Zeus, could fight wolves with his bare hands, and was the lion king Aslan...


    The climax of life is to spend a lifetime to save people.


    Liam Neeson¡¯s rescue of the universe has been kicked off by "Hurricane Rescue".


    The trend of the film in North America is relatively stable, but the second weekend was still affected. After all, the "Harry Potter" series produced and released by Warner Bros. is gaining momentum even "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" "The response to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" was far worse than the previous one, and it still had a certain impact on other films screened in the same period.


    "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" landed at the top of the box office chart with $83.4 million, and "Hurricane Rescue" slipped to second place, but the next weekend box office of $24.2 million was enough to ensure that the film continued to show a steady trend.


    With the gains of the previous four working days, the North American box office of "Hurricane Rescue" reached $81.24 million.


    The film¡¯s trend is stable and the audience¡¯s reputation is good. The total box office in North America is very hopeful to hit 200 million US dollars.


    In addition to North America, "Hurricane Rescue" was also released this weekend in 30 other countries and regions outside North America. The UK received US$11.32 million in the first weekend, France received US$98.1 million, and Germany also received US$8.99 million...


    In the first weekend overseas, the film''s overseas box office reached $38.71 million.


    In the next month, "Hurricane Rescue" will be released in more than 80 countries and regions around the world.


    Its global box office is estimated at more than US$300 million.


    After reading various market statistics, Ronan is basically assured of "Hurricane Rescue". Even if there is a sharp drop later, the film can completely profit by box office.


    "Hurricane Rescue" can be said to be a film with many elements successfully integrated.


    For example, action design combines the essence of kung fu, fighting, Muay Thai and boxing.


    More and more Hollywood movies are beginning to try to integrate cultural and national elements from all over the world into their creative styles. Diversification and integration of other excellent cultural elements will also be the development trend of Hollywood movies.


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 Chapter 413： End cooperation

    Far East, "Hurricane Rescue" has just been released.


    "The scale of investment in this film is small."


    In the conference room, Sean Tang, President of the Oriental Branch of Embassy Pictures, is presiding over the meeting: "The actor Liam Neeson and the heroine Amanda Seyfried have basically no influence here. The type of film has certain advantages and it is difficult to attract audiences to the theater."


    Liu Mingwen, who is in charge of the marketing business of the branch, said: "The main reason is that the publisher, China Film Group, has invested too little resources in the film."


    Sean Tang is a Chinese who is familiar with the East, and often deals with the film department and company here, saying: "After all, this is a film with a production cost of only 20 million U.S. dollars. It would be nice to get a share of the film. It¡¯s impossible for China Film Group to invest as much as it treats a large-scale production."


    He has a headache: "The most important thing is that even if we invest in publicity, we are restricted."


    Others are silent, because the nature of the company and the market system are here, and it can only operate under these objective conditions.


    The relevant departments here have expressly stipulated that the film-introduced film can not be promoted casually, let alone advertised early. Only one month before the film is released, can the relevant publicity and promotion begin.


    As the importing party, China Film Group has no restrictions in this regard, but China Film Group cannot invest too much in an ordinary imported film.


    In addition, the scale of this market is limited, and Embassy Pictures will not invest too much publicity budget.


    Like those super blockbuster films such as "Spider-Man", the total investment in global announcements is not much less than the production budget. If they are allocated to the Eastern market, there are millions of dollars in funding.


    Millions of dollars can already do a lot of articles here.


    But the propaganda budget of "Hurricane Rescue" in the East is only a few hundred thousand dollars.


    This is because the company¡¯s owner Ronan Anderson attaches great importance to the Oriental market and has increased some investment. Otherwise, with the size of the Oriental market, tens of thousands of dollars would be good.


    Sean Tang said at this time: "Although we can now promote, but with the funds in our hands, we can''t do much." He directly asked, "Do you have any good solutions?"


    "Do a roadshow."


    "A few oriental stars, please recommend."


    "Didn''t we cooperate with Director Zhang? Let him be recommended by an interview."


    Many people talked about their own ideas, and Sean Tang also made corresponding arrangements based on the actual situation, such as reporting to the head office and asking the head office to invite Director Zhang to talk more about "Hurricane Rescue" in front of the Eastern media.


    It just so happens that "Hero" will be released in twenty days, and Director Zhang is also a popular figure now.


    Liu Mingwen, who is in charge of the marketing business, said: "I have an idea."


    "Talk about it." Sean Tang looked at him.


    Liu Mingwen tweeted the glasses and said: "I remember that the North American media have recently published many reports on missing girls. We can make a fuss about this."


    Sean Tang frowned: "Mingwen, are you going to make a fuss about the missing girl here? You should know better than me, this may bring extremely serious consequences."


    "You misunderstood what I meant." Liu Mingwen quickly explained: "What I mean is that by publishing reports on similar Western cases through the media, it can be used for publicity in conjunction with film screenings without breaking certain taboos."


    Sean Tang thought about it for a while and said, "Pay attention to the method."


    Liu Mingwen nodded: "I understand."


    Many people in China now think that the moon in foreign countries, especially in the West, is rounder and that everything in the West is good. News and public opinion have been correcting this aspect. Some reports that can cooperate with the film to expose the dark side of Western society will certainly not be affected by relevant departments. Make things difficult.


    There are many ways and methods to do movie promotion here.


    After the meeting was over, Liu Mingwen quickly had a plan. After receiving appropriate financial support, he immediately began specific operations.


    Soon, many media here appeared some promotional articles about the afterthought of "Hurricane Rescue", and these articles were not just about movies, but also told some western society from the perspective of witnesses. reality.


    "When I watched the movie "Hurricane Rescue", there was a chill behind my back, because everything in this was too much like something I had encountered before."


    "At that time, I was still studying in the U.S., and classes ended at night. It was about 9 to 10 o''clock. Many students were walking from the classroom to the parking lot. There were not many people attending evening classes. A Korean girl, stockings, yellow Hair, high heels, and walking on the road with a brand-name bag, when a van parked under a tree suddenly started and stopped next to the Korean girl, a black man started to drag the Korean girl into the car without telling what to do. The Korean girl was struggling to call for help. At this time, an international student riding a bicycle saw that he immediately pressed the school''s alarm post. The police light came on. The black man pushed the Korean girl to the ground and drove away. We all knew about this the next day. one thing."


    "Imagine, what if a woman is kidnapped under such circumstances? What if she is not seen? What if she is kidnapped by someone?"


    "I saw a lot of similar news in the United States at that time. There was a report that a man accompanied his daughter to buy clothes, and the daughter went to the fitting room to try on clothes. No one expected to show up again. After that, the man called the police and the surveillance could not find out Criminals and missing daughters. Many years later, the man was traveling on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Among the prostitutes on the street, a woman hugged the man. The man discovered that this woman was his long-lost daughter..."


    "Don''t think that "Hurricane Rescue" is because the movie needs to deliberately create some dark existence. Many people who have lived in the West know that some reality is darker than the movie.


    Soon, the data of the Oriental market also came into Ronan''s hands.


    In the first week of the show in the East, "Hurricane Rescue" received 13.2 million soft sister coins at the box office.


    This number does not seem to be much, especially compared to the first week of box office of hundreds of millions of soft sister coins after more than a decade, it seems a bit shabby.


    But the total number of screens in the East today is only more than 1,500 yuan, which is not even a fraction of a dozen years later.


    And in the entire 2002, this was also the first week of good results in films introduced to the Oriental market, second only to "League of the Rings", "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" and "Attack of the Clones".


    Its first week of box office even surpassed the epic war masterpiece "The Wind Whisperer" starring the old friend of the Eastern people Nicholas Cage.


    The Oriental Branch of Embassy Pictures sent an estimate based on the market and other feedbacks. The total box office of "Hurricane Rescue" may be between US$5 million and US$6 million.


    Although Ronan didn''t expect much money from the film over there, compared to the investment, 13% of the box office share was still profitable.


    After the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the North American box office of "Hurricane Rescue" successfully exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was also approaching 200 million U.S. dollars.


    When it enters December, the film will appear on the market in more than 70 countries and regions.


    In addition, "Hurricane Rescue" also has some negative effects.


    As the final villain of the film was set to be an Arab, it was unanimously criticized by the Arab media. No Arab country introduced "Hurricane Rescue", even the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which has the most open attitude towards movies.


    The cooperation between Shahai Entertainment and the Arabs has also come to an end.


    To describe it in the words of some media: Ronan Anderson, a reactionary disguised as a good friend of the Arabs, finally revealed his evil nature!


    But after 9/11, are the villains in Hollywood movies more popular than the Arabs?


    The market determines the production strategy of the film company. Since the audience needs it, the film company must meet the needs of the vast majority of audiences.


    As for the Arabs...


    Perhaps some people in the East in this era will have the views of Arab brothers, but as the information becomes more open in the following years, most people know how the relationship between countries is as simple as in news reports, and there is this view. People of, perhaps all maintain a beautiful innocence.


    The U.S. imperialism supports Israel in obtaining benefits in the Middle East. As a major power in the East, which side should it favor?


    Things about the five rogue countries have never been simple.


    Any proposal to cancel the one-vote veto power of the five rogue states will be vetoed by the five rogue states.


    There has never been such a joke before. Ukraine proposed a motion to the Security Council to cancel Russia''s one-vote veto, but it was rejected by Russia.


    The villains in Hollywood movies are all set according to the current market needs. For a commercial blockbuster to sell well, the villain¡¯s identity is very important.


    If the number one villain is set to be a black man, there will be quite a lot of trouble.


    In the follow-up films of Embassy Pictures, there will definitely be Arabs as villains, so after receiving protests from Arabs such as Abu Dhabi, Ronan did not take it seriously.


    However, when private investors in Abu Dhabi asked to settle the investment in "Fatal Bend" and end the cooperation with Shahai Entertainment, Ronan was more conscientious.


    After a series of settlements in compliance with the contract and Hollywood calculations, those Arab investors received a total of US$20 million in investment and US$6.24 million in profits from "Fatal Corner".


    In any case, Arab funds played an extremely important role in the early development of Relativity Entertainment.


    Relativity Entertainment thus ended all cooperation with Arabs.


    This is not without regret, after all, some investors are missing.


    But Scott Swift immediately went to Israel with "Hurricane Rescue" and the long-term cooperation agreement between Pacific Film Foundation and Shahai Entertainment, and used the performance in the actual film to attract investment to the Jews.


    Any mature enterprise or commercial foundation will not have any psychological barriers in this regard.


    Ronan then came to the crew of "Lost in Tokyo" who was about to head to the island country.


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 Chapter 414： Opening shot

    Walking into a film studio in the Santa Monica Valley area, Ronan met Sophia Coppola, the director of "Lost in Tokyo", the famous second-generation director, who looked humble and slightly shy.


    "Sit down, Ronan." Sophia Coppola greeted, "Do I need something to drink?"


    Ronan sat on the solo sofa and said, "Water will do."


    Sophia Coppola poured a glass of water for Ronan and asked, "Did you read the project email I sent you?"


    Ronan first thanked her, and then answered her question: "I have seen it, very detailed." He turned to the question: "Is one month''s shooting time enough?"


    Sophia Coppola said directly: "In fact, it doesn''t take a month. I can finish the film in about three weeks."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I have a cooperation with the long-term credit bank of the island country. I have already got in touch with them. If you encounter any difficulties during shooting, you can just call this."


    He handed a business card to Sofia Coppola. After Sofia Coppola took it, he put it away and said, "With the help of a large local company, the shooting will go smoother."


    When filming in a strange country, the crew will encounter various unimaginable problems, but with the help of local forces, many troubles can undoubtedly be avoided.


    Sophia Coppola asked again: "I have sent the starring list to you too? What do you think?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Sophia, I, the first producer, just make a name and will not interfere with the specific affairs of the crew. This is your project. From the script to the actors to the shooting and production, just follow your ideas. ."


    Sophia Coppola couldn''t help laughing: "No wonder many directors like to work with you, and I also like to work with producers like you."


    Ronan said: "I hope we still have opportunities for cooperation in the future."


    In fact, Sofia Coppola is very good at shooting female themes, especially female themed films with a little literary atmosphere and reflecting certain social reality.


    Lindsay Bill has already contacted the female student working in New York. Just rushed to New York a few days ago. The survey consulting company has also collected a lot of relevant information. After the preparation work is more adequate, the question about female college students and sugar Niu Tang Da''s subject matter will be put on the agenda.


    Ronan needs a director who can control this kind of subject matter. From the current situation, Sofia Coppola is one of the most suitable director candidates.


    To make a successful film, the importance of the director is often above the script.


    The two discussed the release of "Lost in Tokyo".


    Ronan said: "I have asked Embassy Pictures to declare for "Lost in Tokyo" next year''s Cannes Film Festival. We used Cannes as the starting point for the promotion of this film, and the final award season was released in North America."


    Sophia Coppola smiled and said, "You have so much confidence in me?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "The Death of a Virgin is a masterpiece, and I believe this is the same."


    From the very beginning to the present, Sofia Coppola has a very good impression of Ronan, and said: "It seems that I am going to get up to speed. I can''t live up to your trust in me."


    Ronan remembers very clearly that this "Lost in Tokyo" is the most outstanding work of Sofia Coppola in the previous life. The film she directed later, even "Somewhere", which won the Venice Golden Lion Award, is actually not as good as "Lost in Tokyo".


    Many people think that Quentin Tarantino, the chairman of the jury at the Venice Film Festival, had a problem with his position when he judged the awards. After all, Sofia Coppola is Quentin Tarantino''s old lover.


    And it¡¯s not the first time that Quentin Tarantino has done something like this. When he was the chairman of the jury at a certain Cannes Film Festival, he suppressed all the opposition, and let "Fahrenheit 911" win the Palme d¡¯Or. .


    Quentin Tarantino is a very capricious film director who is also capricious as a judge.


    A knock on the door suddenly sounded, and after Sophia Coppola said to invite in, her assistant pushed in and said, "Miss Johnson is here."


    Sophia Coppola nodded and said, "Let her come." When the assistant left, she said to Ronan, "I will introduce you to the heroine of the film."


    Ronan has seen the list of actors before, and of course knows that Sophia Coppola still chose Scarlett Johansson to play the heroine Charlotte.


    After a few meetings, a blonde girl entered the office.


    "Scarlett, this is Ronan Anderson, the president of Relativity Entertainment, and the producer and investor of "Lost in Tokyo"." Sophia Coppola introduced both sides: "Ronan, this time Scarlett Lee Johnson, the heroine of the film."


    Ronan took the initiative to stretch out his right hand: "Hello, Miss Johnson."


    Scarlett Johansson was born as a child star, and she was well-informed. She didn''t have the slightest ambition in front of the agent. She smiled implicitly and said: "It''s an honor to know you, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan calmly looked at Scarlett Johansson. Scarlett Johansson, who is less than twenty years old, has little to be faulty except for his slightly shorter head.


    Now it can be said that Scarlett Johansson has the best appearance and figure.


    However, white women like Scarlett Johansson who tend to be plump may have an earlier relationship. As long as they are slightly older, they tend to get old very quickly. After 30 years of age, they start to be aunts infinitely. Move closer.


    Fighting against obesity and rapid aging is bound to be an infinite war for women like Scarlett Johansson.


    Scarlett Johansson also looked at Ronan silently. He also told his agent before that he had the opportunity to appear in Ronan''s project, but he didn''t expect that he didn''t even use pajamas, and he had a cooperation so soon.


    As a girl with rich experience, Scarlett Johansson immediately commented on Ronan. She is tall, handsome, and a promising producer. These are all bonus points.


    But there are also regrets. The appearance is not wild enough, and the face is tender, which always makes people feel young and too young.


    Age can be regarded as a type of uncle, there is still a gap in appearance.


    Sophia Coppola asked curiously: "Scarlett, why are you here suddenly?"


    Scarlett Johansson said: "You notified me two days ago that you have time to come over and get the latest character script these days. Have you forgotten?"


    Sofia Coppola patted his forehead and said, "I have been preparing for the island country for these two days, forget about it."


    She went to the bookcase behind the desk, found out the footsteps of the heroine''s new role, gave it to Scarlett Johansson, and said: "Depart in three days and gather at the international airport at 10 am. Don''t be late."


    Scarlett Johansson smiled: "I see."


    She stood up and said goodbye: "See you in three days, Sophia. Goodbye, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan nodded politely: "Goodbye, Miss Johnson."


    Out of courtesy, he and Sofia Coppola sent Scarlett Johansson to the office door.


    Looking at Scarlett Johansson''s back, Ronan suddenly thought of something. The previous Scarlett Johansson grew old so quickly, unless it was due to the nature of her race, it might have something to do with her chaotic private life.


    In reality, Scarlett Johansson¡¯s private life is similar to that of Agent Natasha Normanoff in the comics.


    Ronan and Sofia Coppola talked about the release of "Lost in Tokyo" and left before get off work.


    Out of the studio, he found Scarlett Johansson standing on the side of the road.


    "Miss Johnson, you haven''t left yet?" Ronan asked curiously.


    Scarlett Johansson nodded slightly and said, "The taxi I called hasn''t come." She smiled at Ronan, "Just call me Scarlett."


    Ronan nodded and said, "You can call me Ronan."


    The black Bentley Yazhi drove over at this moment, and Ronan asked, "Scarlett, where are you going? I can carry you if you drop in."


    Scarlett Johansson replied: "Century City."


    Century City is in Beverly Hills, Ronan immediately invited: "Take my ride, I will go back to Beverly Hills."


    Of course Scarlett Johansson would not twitch, and immediately called the taxi and got into the Bentley. Ronan then got in the car and closed the door and said to the driver: "David, go from Century City."


    Bentley drove into the avenue Ronan could notice that Scarlett Johansson was looking at him curiously.


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan asked.


    Scarlett Johansson said directly: "Just take the liberty to ask a question, how old are you?"


    Ronan said, "Twenty-four years old."


    Due to the close distance, Ronan could see many details on Scarlett Johansson''s face, it seemed that there were perforations on the nose and lips.


    "I''m just a little curious." Scarlett Johansson explained: "There are few producers as young as you."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "There are always special cases."


    The two were not familiar with each other, and they didn''t talk much, and the car quickly reached Century City. It stopped before and after a hotel door. Scarlett Johansson thanked Ronan and turned back into the hotel.


    "Go, go home."


    Before he left, Ronan turned his head and looked at the hotel, only to see Scarlett Johansson''s back.


    Suddenly, he remembered the beginning of "Lost in Tokyo" in his previous life.


    The beginning of this movie is very peculiar. If you have watched "Lost in Tokyo", you will never forget Scarlett''s opening shots.


    That is the back of Scarlett Johansson lying on his side, accompanied by the looming curve under the pink underwear...


    This was received by countless charts as the beginning of the most amazing movie ever.


    To achieve this effect, of course, you must have an amazing buttocks.


    Ronan still remembers that in his previous life, he admired the 19-year-old Scarlett''s mature and energetic body, and felt a sense of ambiguity and temptation, making people wonder what she was thinking? What did she do before?


    Scarlett Johansson''s ass, which was 30 seconds long at the beginning, drew people''s curiosity. After watching it, I realized that this was the biggest shot of the film...


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 Chapter 415： It will happen

    In December, under the leadership of Sophia Coppola, the project "Lost in Tokyo" invested 4 million US dollars by Sand Sea Entertainment, the entire crew went to the island country for filming.


    At the same time, there is also good news. After nearly two months of negotiations, Shahai Entertainment and Warner Bros. have reached an agreement that the two parties will cooperate in shooting a new "Batman" movie.


    The main rules such as the investment and dividend ratio, the time of the accounting window, and the selection of directors and producers, the two sides negotiated the fastest, and the terms negotiated with Ronan and Alan Horn were basically the same.


    Most of the long negotiation time was spent on a lot of details and supplementary clauses.


    For example, in addition to online screenings, offline TV copyrights, and DVD rental and sales, which are the main income channels of movies, Shahai Entertainment can participate in other peripheral dividend projects.


    For example, Ronan¡¯s base salary of US$5 million as a producer plus a 1.5% North American box office share.


    For example, Warner Bros. used Batman''s adaptation copyright as part of its investment, and the value is so high.


    For a top big project with a production budget of US$140 million, there are hundreds of terms for negotiation.


    Only when the previous negotiations are negotiated and reflected in a formal contract can unnecessary disputes be minimized later.


    Shahai Entertainment and Warner Bros. have a certain degree of trust in each other, but they will not relax the supervision and rights of the project.


    Warner Bros. hired the company''s veteran producer Charles Rowan as the production manager of the project.


    On December 3, Ronan officially signed the contract with Warner Bros. on behalf of Shahai Entertainment, and then the two parties jointly convened a grand press conference.


    DC''s superhero movies have reappeared and have attracted the attention of countless media reporters.


    In recent years, superhero movies have gradually become prosperous. For superheroes, this is a good era that has never been seen before, but successful superhero works have one thing in common-from Marvel!


    When did DC''s superheroes sweep the big screen?


    After the regular press conference was over, Alan Horn and Ronan, the two top leaders on the scene, got together to chat.


    "We signed a trilogy contract at one time." Alan Horn is still somewhat worried: "In the production cost, the investment of Shahai Entertainment accounts for the majority. Ronan, there is no problem with the funding?"


    Ronan said calmly: "There will be no problem, the funds will be in place one after another as planned."


    Alan Horn nodded and said: "As long as the funds are in place, other issues are actually not a problem." He reminded: "This is not your first time as a top producer. I hope we can cooperate sincerely."


    Ronan said, "I will."


    Regardless of Shahai Entertainment or Warner Bros., neither side wants to see the "Batman" project fail.


    After talking a few more about the film project, Ronan sent out an invitation: "Allen, I will have a pull-up party and a reception in a few days, I don''t know if you have time."


    Alan Horne thought for a while and said, "As long as time permits, I will be there."


    Ronan beckoned to the back. Connie came over immediately and delivered an invitation letter to him. Ronan handed it to Alan Horn and said: "Saturday afternoon, Beverly Hills Club."


    This is a pull event organized by Embassy Pictures for "Hero". Even if the goal is only to win an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film, a lot of publicity and public relations work is also necessary.


    After leaving the Warner Building, Ronan joined Christopher Nolan and invited him to Bentley to return to Shahai Entertainment.


    "The "Batman" movie was officially approved this year." Ronan said directly: "Chris, you can make a detailed plan for shooting as soon as possible."


    Christopher Nolan said: "No problem." He felt a strong trust in Ronan: "I will complete the shooting plan and finalize the script before the new year."


    Ronan said: "Notify me as soon as possible."


    Christopher Nolan still put some things in front: "I want to talk about some things in advance about shooting."


    Ronan glanced at him: "Just say it."


    "In terms of shooting, I want to use film throughout the whole process, without using any digital shooting technology." Christopher Nolan said: "The texture that film can bring to the picture is unmatched by digital cameras."


    Ronan dragged his chin to think about it, and said, "You make the decision for the specific shooting."


    Christopher Nolan breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "All special effects shots are taken as real as possible."


    Ronan had no objection: "No problem, the current CG wants to be well-made, which costs more than live shooting."


    After another two or three years, the situation will be reversed, and the cost of modeling and shooting in real scene may exceed the use of CG production.


    But at present, the entire industry still upholds the concept that as long as it can be solved during shooting, it will never be delayed until later.


    With the rapid development of technology, the industry is constantly undergoing corresponding changes.


    Once Christopher Nolan is Hollywood''s most iconic film control and real-time control, Ronan certainly won''t embarrass him in this regard.


    But the film project of Shahai Entertainment is ready to transform into digital technology.


    Of course, it is not enough just to transform the production company and the distribution company. If the theater does not update the equipment, the expensive film copy will continue for a long time.


    Nowadays, a large expenditure in film distribution is the cost of film copying. From production to storage to transportation to insurance, all the links, the cost of a single copy is as high as $1,500.


    If digital copies can be popularized, the actual distribution costs can be reduced by a large part.


    But the bigger the industry, the harder it is to turn around. It will cost a lot of money to update the projection equipment of several major commercial chain theater companies in North America.


    Not to mention anything else, the supporting digital projections are all expensive alloy screens.


    Ronan is neither a film control nor a digital control. His first consideration must be cost. With the development of industry and technology, digital technology is undoubtedly the future of the film industry.


    Just as sound movies replace silent movies and color movies replace black and white movies, digital technology replaces film technology is also a general trend, and it cannot be changed by just a few directors.


    The replacement of the old and the new is a theme that this world will never change.


    Christopher Nolan asked at this time: "Ronan, what do you think about actors?"


    Ronan said directly: "Please invite as many well-known actors as possible, they can bring more attention to the film."


    Christopher Nolan said: "I think so too."


    "I have decided on a few candidates for the time being, and then I will send them an audition invitation." Ronan thought for a while and said: "For Bruce Wayne, I plan to invite Christian Bale to participate in the audition. He just finished filming Shahai. The entertainment "Pirates of the Caribbean" has been insisting on physical and movement training, and he is also a very dedicated actor."


    Christopher Nolan knew Bell and said, "He is a good actor, but will he pick up another commercial film after shooting a commercial film? Ronan, why not, let me contact Christian Bale first. We are all British and we have known each other."


    "Yes." Ronan nodded and said, "If he agrees, I will send someone an audition invitation again."


    He also said: "As for other actors, I will ask Connie to send you a report. They are basically well-known actors. Acting skills and ability are not a problem."


    Liam Neeson has agreed to participate in the audition of Master Ninja.


    Michael Caine, who starred in Alfred, and Morgan Freeman, a veteran black movie star, are all on this list of invited auditions.


    For the heroine, there is no candidate for the time being, and Ronan is not ready to use the former Katie Helms.


    That said, Katie Helms has not yet appeared in Tom Cruise''s social circle.


    Perhaps the relationship between Ronan and Tom Cruise also had some influence on others.


    The role of Rachel Dawes is indeed a vase, but it also requires certain acting skills in the second part. Katie Holmes is not in Ronan''s consideration at all, her acting skills are really average.


    As for Maggie Gyllenhill, it is also not considered.


    How many people would think Maggie Gyllenhill is a qualified vase?


    Ronan said to Christopher Nolan again: "You have to complete the character script as soon as possible We must select the main actors in the next two months, and the crew will train them to look very smart. Master."


    Christopher Nolan nodded and said, "I understand."


    Ronan didn''t talk about actors anymore. These roles are not indispensable. No one in Hollywood is indispensable. Especially in superhero movies, roles always make actors.


    Christopher Nolan said: "I currently think of two locations for the location. I plan to place Gotham''s location in Chicago and the Himalayas in Iceland."


    Ronan said: "I will let the location inspection manager visit these two places."


    Christopher Nolan nodded: "After the preliminary inspection, I also need to go there in person."


    According to his plan, the story at the beginning of the film took place in the Himalayas, but he went to the Himalayas to go out if he was crazy. The harsh air and environmental conditions are not suitable for large-scale shooting.


    Iceland¡¯s Vatnaj?kull Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe, accounting for one-tenth of Iceland¡¯s national territory. The undulating and rocky terrain is very suitable for showing the harshness of the Himalayas in the film. The environment serves as the background of the story.


    As for Chicago, the close-up city shots of the film will be taken from Chicago, and all the panoramic views of Gotham City will be realized through the combination of models and real scenes.


    Returning to Shahai Entertainment, he called on George Clint and Andrew, who would be the deputy production manager of the crew, Ronan and Christopher Nolan discussed more specific preparations.


    Later, Ronan sent out invitations to the Chinese in the Hollywood circle, inviting them to participate in the "Hero" pull conference.


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 Chapter 416： equality

    In the small screening room of the Beverly Hills Club, the screening of "Hero" is still going on.


    Like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", due to the impact of the Oscar for best foreign language film, "Hero" is not dubbed in English, but comes standard with English subtitles.


    Unlike the other side of the Pacific, people here are very unaccustomed to subtitles.


    Moreover, many lines translated into English cannot express the meaning of the original version.


    The difference between "Hero" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is really too big.


    The script of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was first written in English to ensure its western core, and then translated into Chinese.


    When creating the script of "Hero", of course, the issue of English translation was not considered first.


    "If you are unknown, you can concentrate on practicing swords!"


    "A person''s pain is no longer painful compared to the world''s people."


    Frankly speaking, the lines in this film are really good.


    And the film itself is very characteristic, the beautiful picture is very attractive.


    The film is full of oriental artistic conception and the fighting is very sensational, giving full play to the advantages of light and shadow, as well as the advantages of color.


    It can be said that many pictures of "Hero" express endless poetry.


    Compared to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", this film is more suitable for Eastern audiences.


    How many Oriental audiences did the former watch sleep?


    I just don¡¯t know how many North American audiences who don¡¯t understand Eastern movies will regard this film as a super magical movie.


    After all, in terms of the content of the film alone, these swordsmen are much better than the members of the Fellowship Team.


    Gandalf, a white-robed man who sells swords in one hand and wise staff in the other, kneels when he sees him.


    This is a serious and magical blockbuster.


    In the face of the propaganda of ordinary fans, Embassy Pictures also played the banner of a magical masterpiece early.


    After the pull-up meeting, David Villa of Embassy Pictures greeted the guests to the nearby banquet hall, followed by a reception.


    In this so-called pull conference, the screening is the situation, and the pull relationship is the reality.


    I don¡¯t know how to engage in public relations, so many Oscars have flown.


    "I didn''t expect it."


    Lionsgate¡¯s Navas also accepted the invitation and said to Ronan, ¡°You¡¯ve got another oriental magic movie.¡±


    Ronan smiled and said, "There is no way, "City of God" can''t compete with you, we can only find another way."


    Navas said: "This film is more magical than "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"." He tentatively asked: "Your goal is also the best foreign language film?"


    The pull conference is going on, Ronan didn''t have to deny it, and said: "There are considerations in this regard."


    Navas said: "Lionsgate is also pushing "City of God" to compete for the Oscar for best foreign language film."


    "Your subject matter has an advantage." Ronan said casually: "It would be nice if we can get a nomination."


    Navas was very wary of Ronan and said specifically: "I hope we can compete virtuously."


    Ronan said: "I''ve always paid attention to fair competition."


    Connie, who was behind Ronan, was silent, um... her boss really likes fair competition.


    The atmosphere at the reception was very warm. Director Zhang, accompanied by a translator and a public relations staff, kept greeting people. He hadn''t turned half a circle yet, and only felt one word-tired!


    Not only the body is tired, but the heart is even more tired!


    If it is placed in China, in Asia, even in Cannes, does he need it?


    But the issuing company and public relations staff said that if you want to get an Oscar, this is just the most basic, and there are more troublesome things behind.


    Director Zhang looks back and thinks about it. In China, what movie awards can''t be caught?


    challenge! Correct! He needs to be challenging!


    As long as there are challenges, he can maintain a vigorous creative life.


    Once there is nothing to challenge, the whole person slack off.


    There are quite a lot of Chinese who came to the scene today, but all the Chinese who are a little famous in Hollywood have received invitations from Ronan, such as James Huang, Ang Lee, and Liu Yuling.


    In addition, personnel who are not of Chinese descent are also screened, and Ronan will certainly not let those Hollywood rightists come to add to the block.


    Ronan has always been the most friendly producer to the Chinese in the circle over the years. On the one hand, it is due to his special experience. On the other hand, he also carried the plane tree to attract the golden phoenix.


    There are many talented Chinese in Hollywood.


    After Navas left, Ronan saw Lee Ang chatting with the director Zhang and walked towards him.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Li Ann took the initiative to say hello.


    Ronan smiled and shook hands with him: "It''s been a long time, Li."


    Ang Lee and Ronan were also familiar with each other, and asked directly, "Is this film going to be the best foreign language film?"


    Ronan whispered: "The goal is to nominate."


    Ang Lee nodded: "With the current situation in Hollywood, it is difficult for a pure Oriental film to win prizes."


    This is an objective reality, Ronan certainly understood, and said, "Yes, so just get a nomination."


    He changed the subject and asked, "Has "The Hulk" been completed?"


    "Not yet, but soon." Li An looked tired: "There is only finishing work left in post-production."


    Ronan said: "This is your first commercial blockbuster, don''t forget to notify me when it premieres."


    "No problem." Li An responded.


    After Ronan appeared in front of him, Ang Li had responded to the invitation of Relativity Entertainment and soon left.


    Look at Ang Lee, and then at the director Zhang. Ronan is very clear. As far as Oscar is concerned, Ang Lee''s advantages are not comparable to Director Zhang.


    Ang Lee has already been Westernized, and he has settled in the United States all the year round. In addition to the Westernization of ideas, what is even more Westernized is the network of relationships.


    Take the Oscar public relations of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as an example. Ang Lee can have breakfast with the old Oscar judges in the morning, visit famous film critics in the morning, call for votes with friends who have worked with Oscar members at noon, and accept the media in the afternoon. Reporter interview.


    These are the personal networks that Ang Lee has woven in Hollywood for ten years.


    Ronan wondered how he would respond after the release of "The Hulk" next year.


    On the one hand, it is the copyright issue of Hulk''s film and television, and on the other hand, the director, Ang Lee.


    Retrieving the copyright of the Hulk from Universal Pictures is undoubtedly the most ideal result, provided that the "Hulk" is going to be tragic enough.


    Ang Lee''s future value is very great. The film adaptation rights for that novel are already in the hands of Shahai Entertainment. If "The Hulk" really wants to hit the street, there are not many choices left to Ang Lee.


    For a director whose reputation and status in the United States or other Western countries is similar to that of Ang Lee, a film, even if it is a major production, will definitely have an impact on the street, but it will not face almost desperate difficulties.


    But for Chinese directors, this problem is not so big.


    Ronan saw Alan Horne of Warner Bros. Pictures and said hello. Allen Horne was not here tonight, and there was a girl who looked like 16 or 7 years old beside him.


    Considering the identity of Alan Horne and the current public situation, this cannot be his little lover.


    "Cody, this is Ronan, the owner of Relativity Entertainment." Alan Horn took the initiative to introduce: "Ronan, this is Coty, my daughter."


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Good evening, Miss Horn."


    "Just call me Curty." Curty Horn laughed out a pair of little rabbit teeth, and showed good tutors between gestures: "It''s nice to meet you, Uncle Anderson."


    Ronan was somewhat embarrassed: "I''m a few years older than you, call me Ronan."


    Kety Horne smiled, and stood beside Alan Horne and stopped talking.


    She is tall and looks very quiet, with the brown hair most commonly seen in Western women, and a slightly sturdy face, always with a faint smile.


    Alan Horne said: "Coty was just in high school and was very interested in acting and screenwriters. He also played a few small roles. Ronan, if you have a suitable role, please take care of Coty. "


    Ronan said: "Allen, you are too polite, it should be, I will let you know if there is a suitable role."


    Owning a boss who was the chief executive officer of Warner Bros. production company, Curty Horn''s starting point is much higher than 99% of Hollywood actors.


    But the niece of the top executives of major Hollywood companies seldom truly become first-line or even second-line stars, and the good family environment will lead to insufficient motivation to struggle.


    It¡¯s not that there weren¡¯t people with backgrounds like Curty Horn who wandered around in Hollywood, but they took it more as an interest, just for fun Keti Horne laughed at this time He said, "Thank you Uncle Anderson."


    Ronan touched his nose and reminded again: "Let''s call me Ronan."


    Most American girls between 16 and 17 are quite mature, and being called uncles by such a big person will really call them old.


    Ronan felt that his body was very young and his mentality should be kept young, so that he would have unlimited motivation.


    While Luo An was chatting with Ellen Horne and his father and daughter, two Chinese men quietly came to the neighborhood, and the older one was James Huang, who resumed cooperation with Shahai Entertainment.


    Another younger man, short and thin, underneath his slightly messy black hair, has a childish face.


    "Ronan is busy." James Wong whispered: "We will wait a while in the past."


    The short Asian Asian is a little nervous: "Is a big person like Ronan Anderson easy to get along with?"


    James Huang looked at his companions, knowing what he was worried about, and said, "Don''t worry. The bosses of Hollywood studios are really looking for someone who can treat Asian filmmakers equally, probably Ronan Anderson.


    "That''s good, that''s good." The short Asian rubbed his hands to ease the tension in his heart: "I finally came from Australia, always looking for someone who can treat us equally."


    James Wong understands this mentality, so why didn''t he do it at the beginning.


    Therefore, after being recommended by an old friend, he will come to find Ronan with him.


    "Don''t worry about it." James Huang said: "Ronan not only treats Asians equally, but also likes horror movies very much."


    He saw the father and daughter walk away and pulled the Asian man: "Go, let''s go."


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 Chapter 417： Horror film director

    "Ronan, isn''t this busy?"


    James Huang brought the Chinese man to Ronan and said, "I want to introduce you to a friend."


    Seeing the thin man who followed him, Ronan''s eyelids twitched slightly. Although he was much younger than he had imagined, and even had a little childishness on his face, he recognized it at a glance.


    "Wen, this is Ronan." James Huang then introduced Ronan: "Ronan, this is Wen Ziren who came to Los Angeles from Australia to seek development."


    As Ronan had already recognized the person, the name was not what Ronan expected. He immediately reached out and shook Wen Ziren''s hand and said, "It''s nice to meet you, Wen."


    Wen Ziren was very polite: "It''s my honor to know you, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan glanced at James Huang and said, "Don''t be so polite, James'' friend is my friend."


    James Huang is very useful. He secretly sighs that it is most comfortable to cooperate with Ronan. Cooperation with Sony Columbia Pictures is simply evil!


    After only two or three sentences, Wen Ziren had already concluded from Ronan''s demeanor and tone that there was no exaggeration in James Huang''s words.


    After coming to Hollywood, he also met several producers. When the other party saw his skin color and appearance, the spontaneous contempt and other things would unconsciously reveal.


    After chatting with Ronan a few more words, Wen Ziren confirmed this even more. Ronan did not despise him, nor paid special attention to him, but treated each other equally, as if he himself was also Asian.


    "Wen, your accent is not American, right?" Ronan asked specially.


    Wen Ziren quickly replied: "I was born in Malaysia and immigrated to Australia with my parents at the age of seven. I have been living in Australia. I just came to Los Angeles from Sydney a few months ago."


    Ronan nodded secretly, no wonder he had never heard anything about Wen Ziren.


    The name of the "Chain Saw" series has already been heard in previous lives, and there are serialized masterpieces like the Horror Universe behind Wen Ziren. Of course Ronan remembers his name.


    In the past two years, he specifically asked people to inquire about relevant news in the circle. Hollywood has no Chinese named Wen Ziren at all.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Wen Ziren was a Malaysian of Chinese descent. Later, he specifically found a reason to ask people from the Southeast Asian branch of Embassy Pictures to go to the entertainment circle in Malaysia to find out, but also found nothing.


    Unexpectedly, Wen Ziren went to Australia with his parents at the age of seven, no wonder no one was found.


    Now that he suddenly appeared in front of him, Ronan was a little surprised, but not particularly strange.


    After all, the reputation of treating Asian filmmakers as equals has long spread through collaborations with James Wong, Ang Lee and others over the years. I am afraid that many Asian filmmakers who want to seek initial development will definitely come to Hollywood. To find him here to try his luck.


    The foundation was laid before, and the golden phoenix was really attracted in the back.


    After chatting for a while, James Wong said: "Ronan, Wen has some ideas about movies..."


    Wen Ziren was still relatively immature, scratching his head embarrassedly, and said: "Some immature ideas about horror movies."


    "Oh?" Ronan said, "Let''s talk in a quieter place."


    He led the way and walked towards the rest area in the corner of the banquet hall, but James Wong promptly said goodbye. He was only introducing him to friends of his friends, and did not want to affect Ronan''s judgment.


    Sitting at a small round table, Ronan asked someone to send two glasses of water and asked: "Wen, have you known James for a long time?"


    "We only met last month." Wen Ziren said, "We met at a gathering of Chinese descent."


    He smiled embarrassedly: "At that time, I found a few producers to promote the horror film ideas of me and my partner, but they were all rejected. It happened that my friend had a good relationship with him, and James also liked horror films very much. , We talked many times later, and then he said that you would treat every filmmaker equally..."


    Ronan didn''t boast or humble himself, just smiled and said, "James is too rewarding."


    Wen Ziren also smiled, feeling that James Huang''s words were not exaggerated at all.


    Ronan needs to confirm many things to prevent accidental appearance, and asked: "Wen, do you like horror movies very much?"


    "Yes, I like it very much." Wen Ziren seemed to cherish a little memory: "My father died when I was 14 years old. This incident had a great impact on me. After my father passed away, I have had a strong influence on horror movies, especially plasma horror movies Preference, and often have nightmares. These nightmares became the material for the script creation."


    Ronan nodded slowly, did not interrupt Wen Ziren, but listened carefully.


    Wen Ziren said: "When I was studying at RMIT University, I met my current partner and my good friend Ray Warner. The super passion for horror films made us hit it off. We like "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" ""The Silent Lamb" and other classic horror films, and have always dreamed of making a horror film that belongs to us."


    Ronan knows who Ray Warner is, the director of the later films of "Chain Saw", and a good friend of Wen Ziren.


    Wen Ziren continued: "I finished a script jointly with Ray Warner. I didn''t have a chance in Australia. I wanted to try my luck in Hollywood, but it didn''t go well."


    Ronan asked, "You haven''t taken any official work before, have you?"


    "No." Wen Ziren shook his head: "I have only made some experimental short films."


    He said with a little embarrassment: "The successive encounters with the wall actually hit us quite hard. If we hadn''t met James, we would all plan to go to work first next year, and then spend half a year or a year to raise money, and then shoot another one Shorter samples come out..."


    Hearing this, Ronan suddenly remembered, remembering that it was mentioned in the tidbits of "Fantasy Chainsaw", Wen Ziren took the script of "Frightened Chainsaw" to many companies to no avail, including Lionsgate. It wasn''t until later that he and Ray Warner raised money to make a small film with a rough picture that really impressed Lionsgate.


    The words of Wen Ziren later proved this. The two brothers didn¡¯t mix well. If they hadn¡¯t met James Huang, who was also of Chinese origin, Ray Warner, who was almost on the street because of unemployment and suffering from mental stress. I even suspected that I had brain cancer because of frequent severe headaches.


    The new director or screenwriter is so hard pressed, even if he holds a script called "Chain Saw" in his hand.


    In addition to the movie, Ronan asked a few more about Wen Ziren''s situation. From the appearance of Wen Ziren, it can be seen that his current situation is not very good.


    The result is more difficult than expected.


    Wen Ziren and Ray Warner are currently renting in a basement in Los Angeles...


    Think of Wen Ziren in the memory of previous lives, it is really a sharp contrast.


    After becoming famous, Wen Ziren has a large number of fans all over the world. In the eyes of his fans, he is the "king of horror films", and he is "the most important horror film director in the past 20 years". Gilmour del Toro, Park Chan-wook and other contemporary celebrities are on par with contemporary celebrities, and put it in the history of film, he is also considered to be comparable to horror masters such as John Carpenter and George Andrew Romero Man.


    Ronan had heard the scripted story of Wen Ziren''s bathroom depicting self-help and self-harm first. He didn''t ask much, but asked: "Did you bring your script?"


    "No." Wen Ziren smiled embarrassedly: "Don''t carry it on occasions like this tonight."


    Ronan took out his business card and handed it to Wen Ziren: "You will come directly to my office tomorrow morning."


    Wen Ziren was overjoyed: "Thank you, thank you!"


    Ronan downplayed his personal feelings: "I believe in James''s vision."


    In any case, James Huang brought Wen Ziren, which is a good thing.


    Wen Ziren left happily. Before Ronan got up, a tall figure came over, pulled the chair away, and sat directly opposite.


    "Is that a screenwriter looking for opportunities?" Kety Horn asked directly.


    Ronan said, "Yes." He asked deliberately, "How do you know?"


    The girl was quite clever and said, "I didn''t overhear your conversation, but I see it a lot, so I can recognize it naturally."


    Ronan was not surprised to think of her family background.


    "Uncle Anderson..."


    "Call me Ronan!" Ronan emphasized again.


    A person is not old yet, but he is called old abruptly. How does it feel?


    Keti Horne smiled and said, "Ronan, I am also a screenwriter and I have written scripts."


    Ronan just heard Alan Horn mention it and said, "Can you write a movie script?"


    Keti Horn said with a serious face: "Don''t look down on people, okay? I really wrote a movie script." She glanced at Ronan and asked tentatively, "Should I show it to you?"


    Ronan could vaguely guess her thoughts: "Want to make the script into a movie?"


    No matter how knowledgeable she is, Kety Horn is still a minor girl after all, and she can''t help but nod her head and say, "Of course I do."


    "Why don''t you find Warner Bros.?" Ronan asked.


    Kety Horn shook her head: "Warner Bros. has too few opportunities." She added: "I don''t want other people to say that Dad is selfish. I can''t affect Dad''s work just because of this little thing."


    The latter words made Ronan''s impression of Koti Horn very good. Girls of this age are often rebellious and self-willed. How many of them can consider issues from the perspective of their parents?


    Keti Horne added: "Also, Warner Bros. has a review committee, and the chances of newcomer works passing are negligible."


    She further said: "More than 2,000 scripts are delivered to Warner Bros. every year. Warner''s adoption rate is less than one in a thousand. The possibility of new screenwriters being used is basically zero. Big companies never lack scripts, Warner Bros. scripts. Curry, there are at least 30,000 scripts waiting to be moldy. Among them, there may be many new ideas and pioneering ideas. The chance of them being adopted is very low. Let¡¯s put it this way, I want my script to impress Warner Bros. Count on."


    "So you found me?" Ronan thought slightly and said, "Well, you come to the company to find me tomorrow morning."


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 Chapter 418： Chainsaw Fright

    "Two people, please sit here for a while."


    In the Relativity Entertainment Company, Connie brought Wen Ziren and another white man of his age to the reception room and said: "You are too early. Ronan usually takes 8:30 to get to the company."


    Connie did not know the white man, but knew Wen Ziren. She was also at the banquet hall last night, knowing that Ronan had a long conversation with this person.


    However, Ronan has been stuck in the company during this period of time, and rarely comes in advance.


    As Ronan''s number one assistant, Connie knew very well that Ronan had been fighting with Anne Hathaway recently, and Anne Hathaway had moved into Ronan''s manor.


    Does Relativity Entertainment really need one more celebrity boss?


    Connie sent two cups of coffee to the reception room, and then denied the idea.


    Anne Hathaway is indeed very beautiful and she has face when she takes it out. She has a more cheerful personality and is very likable, but it is obviously unrealistic to expect a powerful figure who faces countless Hollywood actresses to settle down because of her.


    As for men, when the fight is hot, they love each other, the freshness passes, and they will soon shift their goals.


    Connie opened the makeup mirror and took a look. Fortunately, she was so average and gained Ronan''s trust by virtue of her ability, so she didn''t have to worry about the mess of Hollywood.


    In the reception room, Wen Ziren looked at his watch from time to time. His face was drowsy that could not be concealed. Obviously, he did not rest well last night.


    The white man next to him furrowed his brows into the word "Chuan", flipping the script in his hand slightly nervously, yawning from time to time, not much better than Wen Ziren.


    "Wen, is there really hope?" Ray Warner couldn''t help but confirm again: "It won''t be the same as before, right?"


    Wen Ziren yawned, shook his head vigorously, raised his mind, and said, "He didn''t read the script, and just listened to me to tell the story. I don''t know if I can impress him, but this is always an opportunity."


    He also emphasized: "Ronan Anderson is not at least like the producers we met before, and he won''t even give him a chance."


    Ray Warner thought of hitting the wall one after another before, and instantly he didn''t know where he flew to. He was a little bit decadent, and said: "This first time is too difficult, not the same as I thought. Before coming to Los Angeles, I I feel that with our two talents and abilities, with the script in hand, even if it is difficult to get investment in a film company, it will not be too difficult. Who knows..."


    Wen Ziren shook his head: "We underestimated the difficulty, so there is such a dilemma." He seems to understand a lot of things: "The film talents of the world are concentrated in Hollywood, and countless people are looking for opportunities, but Hollywood studios invest every year. Limited, those who can get the investment are all famous people, leaving too few opportunities for newcomers."


    After coming to Los Angeles from Australia for a few months, I have a general understanding of some situations. Of those new Hollywood directors, how many are the real new directors? Before becoming a film director, most people worked in the advertising industry or the v industry for a long time.


    Few people have no practical experience like him and Ray Warner.


    The reception room door knocked and someone pushed in. Wen Ziren looked up and quickly stood up and said, "Good morning, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "Good morning, Wen."


    He turned his head to look at the white man. Because "Saw Cry" had a profound influence, he quickly recognized that this was one of the two leading male characters in the film.


    Wen Ziren hurriedly introduced: "This is my friend, and Ray Warner, who worked with me to create the script."


    Ronan shook hands with Ray Warner again, and a few words of greeting quickly came to the point.


    "Wen, you said the outline of the story yesterday." Ronan asked directly: "Did you bring the script?"


    "Bring it." Ray Wernar quickly handed the script to Ronan.


    Ronan glanced at the script, the three letters "sa" on the cover were very eye-catching.


    This is the English name of "Chain Saw".


    Ronan asked: "This is the script based on your childhood nightmare?"


    Wen Ziren nodded, and Ray Warner took the words: "Darkness, death, surprise, blood, these have always been things that Wen and I have been very interested in since childhood. We have liked watching horror movies since we were young, and we like "The Exorcist "The Shining" and "Ghost Driven" are the classic horror films of the 1970s and 1980s."


    He smiled and said: "These films have caused a lot of terrifying dreams. Many details of this script are drawn from our unforgettable nightmares and childhood experiences."


    Obviously, Ray Warner tried his best to tell the hard-won of the script, and wanted to get Ronan''s attention.


    Ronan nodded and opened the script to read it seriously. The script is not thick, only about 80 pages.


    After a quick glance, Ronan quickly summarized the theme of the film. The protagonist has a high IQ and a successful career, but one day he was diagnosed with cancer, and time is running out. And he saw that there were too many people around him who originally had healthy bodies but squandered their lives, so he set up puzzles so that the lambs in his eyes could understand the meaning of life instead of wasting time. .


    This is a madman who pretends to be a god: human beings are desperately sacrificing part of the self and dedicated to wasting time, so the jigsaw tortured the bodies of these people to make them understand the importance of life.


    Although the script is still relatively rough, and many of them have flaws, this is undoubtedly "Chain Saw.


    Ronan closed the script and asked, "Is there a project plan?"


    Ray Warner was taken aback for a moment, Wen Ziren shook his head slightly: "We...we don''t have one yet."


    Ronan asked again: "Wen, do you want to sell the script copyright?"


    "No, no, no!" Wen Ziren said quickly: "Ronan, we don''t want to sell the copyright of the script."


    He glanced at Ronan and knew that the next words were a bit outrageous, but he still summoned the courage to say: "I want to direct this project. I know that such a request is a bit excessive. Neither Lei nor I have experience in directing formal feature films, but no one Know your script better than we do."


    Ronan seemed unmoved, Wen Ziren could undoubtedly be classified as a genius, but he could not pay a price that was inconsistent with the present because of the future, so he considered how to make Wen Ziren stay in the theory of relativity for a long time. Entertainment on this ship.


    Wen Ziren thought that Ronan would give up after hearing the request to be a director, just like the producers he had contacted before. He added: "After graduating from film school, I was troubled by basic survival issues. Like many people, I am engaged in myself. Work without the slightest enthusiasm."


    He continued: "I am unknown and poor. Although Lei and I want to make a movie, and there are many crazy ideas in our minds that have yet to be realized, we have no money to pour these ideas into real works. We continue to work on it. Work that I don¡¯t like, but at the same time we work hard to save money and gather together to save simple but exciting ideas."


    Ray Warner also had a bad feeling.


    Wen Ziren tried his best to fight for: "We only need a very small budget to shoot a movie that scares the five big and three strong men!"


    "You are passionate about movies, and I can feel this." Ronan put down the script and seemed to make a decision: "Wen, and Lei, although your script is not refined and flawed, but I am willing to share your passion And passionate investment."


    "Uh..." Ray Warner was stunned.


    Wen Ziren reacted and asked incredulously, "This...is this true?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I would like to invest in your project, "Chain Saw".


    Ray Warner finally reacted and hugged Wen Ziren tightly and said incoherently: "Wen, did you hear that? We succeeded? We succeeded!"


    Wen Ziren was also very excited, perhaps because of his family from the East. His emotions were not as exasperating as Ray Warnard. He tried his best to control the boiling mood and said, "Thank you, Mr. Anderson. Thank you for giving us a chance. ."


    Ronan said, "Don''t be too busy to thank me. There are some things that we need to say first. After all, I am a film investor and must be responsible for the entire company."


    "Of course." Wen Ziren and Ray Warner said unanimously: "We understand that Ronan doesn''t go in circles, he said directly: "You need to sell the script to Shahai Entertainment, and Shahai Entertainment owns the script and the movie. All copyrights of. Your script is very interesting, but it is only a niche type, the investment will not be high, and it needs to be controlled within 1.5 million US dollars. Wen, and Lei, if the film is successful, I hope to make it into a series of movies like "Death is Coming", so you need to sign a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment. In addition, the two are newcomers, and your script copyright and remuneration are limited..."


    Wen Ziren and Ray Warner looked at each other and said, "We sell the script to Shahai Entertainment for $1. I don''t need the director''s pay..."


    Ronan is a bit strange. In order to earn this directorship, does Wen Ziren really have to fight for it?


    Before he could speak, Wen Ziren said: "Mr. Anderson, I know that excessive investment will bring huge risks to the production company. We can give up the basic director''s remuneration. Our remuneration will be paid in the form of later profit dividends. Can not bring profit, we give up all compensation."


    Ronan did not change his face, but he was vigilant in his heart, but thinking that Wen Ziren and Ray Warnall are out-and-out newcomers, he shouldn''t do it deliberately, but want to reduce the investors'' doubts in this way to ensure that they can get The most important directorship.


    If you are someone else, you might agree to Wen Ziren''s terms. After all, the risk of a newcomer movie is too great.


    But how could Ronan agree?


    "No need. Wen, you also need to live, and you have to get the rewards you deserve." Ronan said pretty beautifully: "This little risk, Shahai Entertainment and I can still bear. If you want To reduce the pressure on the producer, I will do my best to complete this movie."


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 Chapter 419： keep in good touch

    Only after experiencing the blow of disappointment do you know the value of hope.


    Wen Ziren and Ray Warner are undoubtedly typical in this regard. As long as the project is passed, the director position they require can be guaranteed, and everything else is easy to say.


    In Hollywood, newcomers without qualifications and backgrounds do not actually have the capital to set conditions.


    "You need to continue to modify the script." Ronan warned: "You also need to develop a more specific project plan. Now is just the beginning of this project."


    Wen Ziren promised: "We will do our best."


    Ronan added: "You leave the contact information to Connie. As far as my assistant is concerned, I will let Shahai Entertainment contact you to discuss the specific details of cooperation."


    "Okay." Wen Ziren''s face was full of smiles: "We are fine."


    "Let''s stop here today." Ronan left his business card to the two of them: "If you have any difficulties, just call me or contact Connie."


    After the two people left their contact information, Ronan sent them out of the company.


    Back at the office, Ronan immediately used the script as the basis and made the initial project package as quickly as possible. He called Connie and said: "Transfer this project to Shahai Entertainment, inform George Clint, and let him Wen Ziren negotiates with Ray Warner. I don''t care about the latter. The former must sign a long-term cooperation agreement as much as possible."


    Connie said, "I will do it now."


    Ronan leaned back in his chair and breathed a sigh of relief. Wen Ziren, who hadn''t been found in the past two years, finally got on the big ship of relativity entertainment.


    How many movies were made in the previous life of "Chain Saw"? It seems like seven or eight? Because similar to "Reaper is coming", Ronan has not watched the next sequel since the fifth, but it can be filmed by Lionsgate Films one by one. This series will undoubtedly bring stable income. .


    Like this kind of film, because the content is too cruel, the theater box office may not be very high, but the DVD rental and sales are certainly not bad.


    There are too many similar b-level films that rely on the offline market for profit.


    Of course, Wen Ziren¡¯s value is not limited to "Chain Saw". After his previous life "Chain Saw", he seemed to mess up two large horror films, and then returned to similar b-level movies. "Latent" turned over, and later confirmed the horror universe centered on "Call of Souls" and became Hollywood''s premier horror film director.


    And as a typical horror film director, Wen Ziren is also one of the few people who have successfully transformed into a mainstream commercial production. The road film "Sea King" directed by many people is also regarded as the turn of a superhero movie by many people. Made.


    Ronan is very clear about the commercial value of Wen Ziren.


    The "Chain Saw Fright" series can really establish the sign of "Wen Ziren", and has considerable popularity and box office appeal among the majority of movie fans.


    The production company is also willing to cooperate with such directors: good craftsmanship, talent, and can save themselves money.


    After dealing with Wen Ziren''s affairs, Ronan watched the situation of "Hero" again. Yesterday''s pull conference was also a trial screening, and the media''s reputation was good.


    "I don''t understand Chinese, but through color, I understand "Hero"."


    "At first glance, the beauty of the form of the picture is blown away..."


    The media almost praised the color and expressionism of the film.


    But that''s the case. Even if Embassy Pictures invests some resources, the media can''t pay attention to "Hero" like "The Pianist".


    This is Hollywood, a film about the Jews of World War II, a magical masterpiece from the East, and the difference in treatment can be imagined.


    What''s more, Miramax''s "Chicago", under the operation of Harvey Weinstein, is also trying his best to earn eyeballs.


    Ronan also saw through the news that Harvey Weinstein used the means to compete for the Oscar, not only promoting himself, but also fighting against competitors.


    Everyone in the industry can see that the most competitive film of this Oscar is undoubtedly "The Pianist" directed by Roman Polanski.


    From the beginning of December, the Polanski health case, which has already become a cold meal for n years, appeared in the media again. Various news against Polanski was also circulating in Hollywood circles, and some reporters even went to Hawaii. , To interview the victims of that year.


    Why is a scandal that has been gradually forgotten brought back into view? Of course it is due to interests.


    In this Oscar game, behind the glamour of the surface, there are still various confrontations hidden.


    Where there is fame and fortune, there is never a shortage of competition.


    There was a knock on the door, and Connie pushed in and said, "Miss Horne is here."


    "Let her come over." Ronan then said: "Don''t close the office door for a while. In this way, you stay in the office too."


    Connie went to invite Curty Horn in, and stayed in the office according to Ronan''s orders. Although her boss often changed her partner, she was very particular about some things and did not easily give people targeted excuses.


    "Hi, Curty." Ronan pointed to the sofa. "Sit down."


    Unlike wearing the evening dress last night, Curty Horn¡¯s long brown hair is simply tied into a ponytail behind her head. She wears a white jacket on her upper body and slim jeans on her lower body. It is probably a tall relationship with two legs set off by jeans. Extraordinarily long.


    Remove her makeup, she doesn''t look particularly beautiful, more like a girl next door full of youth.


    Keti Horne took off her slanting bag, sat on the sofa, looked around, and said, "I can''t imagine that the office of a Hollywood billionaire is so simple."


    Ronan didn''t answer her words, but asked, "Did you come here by yourself?"


    Keti Horner took out a notebook and said, "The driver brought me here."


    Although her family conditions are not at the level of billionaires, they are not generally good.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I thought you were not coming."


    "We said it, why wouldn''t we not come?" Keti Horn said deliberately, "How can a sensible girl like me lie to uncle?"


    Ronan''s words behind him were abruptly suffocated, and he couldn''t help but shook his head slightly, too lazy to care about the title issue, stretched out his hand and said, "Give it to me."


    Keti Horn handed the book in his hand to Ronan: "This is the script I wrote. Please help me to read it. Give me more suggestions, but don''t hit me."


    Ronan nodded, did not speak, and read the script seriously.


    Probably due to age constraints, the script written by Curty Horn uses the simplest format, which is just a pure script.


    But Kety Horne obviously had professional learning in this area, and the writing was very smooth, which is quite rare among her peers.


    Keti Horn was a little anxious, and couldn''t wait to ask: "What do you think?"


    Ronan said, "Be patient, you always want me to get an idea, right?"


    He scanned the script quickly. Although the script was fluent, it was not standardized in many places. Fortunately, it made people understand the story.


    Ronan was a little surprised that this turned out to be a love story...


    It tells a hot girl fell in love with a hesitant boy, and tells the beauty of first love.


    At the beginning, Ronan thought that this might have been adapted by Keti Horne based on his own experience. After all, in a place like Los Angeles, a 16 or 17-year-old girl had already experienced several romances, and it was not uncommon.


    But no one can expect how well a girl of sixteen or seventeen can write the script.


    Frankly speaking, this is more like a mood diary.


    Ronan asked directly: "Is this based on your experience?"


    "No." Kety Horn shook his head hurriedly: "How could I have experienced so many bad things? This is based on the actual experience of the school cheerleader and several other girls."


    She looked at Ronan eagerly: "Is what I wrote OK?"


    Ronan did not answer directly, but instead asked: "Did your father read it?"


    "Dad has seen it." Kety Horne was disappointed: "As I said yesterday, Warner Bros. doesn''t lack scripts, so..."


    Seeing the full expectation of the girls, Ronan decided to use a tactful way and said: "Of all the scripts I have read, this one is the best written at your age."


    Keti Horne was delighted at first: "You still have vision." But then she remembered, and asked: "Uncle Anderson...No, Ronan, you''ve seen a few scripts written by someone my age. ?"


    Ronan didn''t know how to answer for a while.


    Curty Horn has guessed the answer: "You only saw me right?" She sighed, "Hey, it seems I still have to work harder."


    Ronan said, "Kody, you are talented in this area, so keep trying."


    "Yeah." Keti Horne knew Hollywood better, and didn''t have much hope, so he adjusted quickly and said: "My knowledge and experience are still not enough."


    This is undoubtedly a very clear-headed girl. Ronan nodded and said, "I have experienced a lot, and some things will come naturally."


    He suddenly thought of another thing and asked: "Aren''t you also interested in acting?"


    Keti Horn immediately asked: "Do you have a role suitable for me? I haven''t had a movie addiction for a long time."


    Ronan asked specifically: "Did you not find a role in the Warner Bros. movie?"


    "No. I don''t want to play the role of Warner Bros." Coty Horn explained: "With my ability, it is absolutely impossible to play an important female role. Dad will not take this risk. But as a background board. It¡¯s meaningless at all. The secondary point of the female character, if you have the right, you can¡¯t try it, but Dad sits in this position, once the film fails, the news about me will be a lot of trouble. Sofia Coppola is a lesson from the past."


    Ronan said: "Korty, you are the most mature thinking girl I have ever seen." He said directly: "I have a project here, about a group of high school students, and it needs a lot of young actresses."


    He found out the script of "Mean Girl" and handed it to Keti Horn: "Look at it, and contact me if you are interested."


    Shahai Entertainment and Warner Bros. are currently in the honeymoon period of cooperation, which is also a means to strengthen the relationship between the two parties.


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 Chapter 420： Girls world

    In an older office building diagonally across from Shahai Entertainment, the studio has been leased for the "Mean Girl" project. Richard of the production department is the production manager and several right-hand men are preparing to build the crew.


    The initial start-up funds are in place, the script has been finalized, and the remaining work is ready to start.


    As a producer, Ronan also came to the crew to decide some important matters, and Keti Horn, who just got the script the day before yesterday, also came.


    "Dad said it." Keti Horn said to Ronan: "As long as it doesn''t affect my studies, I don''t object to my participation in the movie."


    Ronan has received a call from Alan Horn and said directly: "After the director is in place, you need to participate in the audition. After passing the audition, you can talk about entering the crew."


    Keti Horn said: "I know. My ability to play the heroine and the number one villain may not be good, but Karen, the idiot of the bad girl organization, should be fine."


    Being mature and clever are two different things from acting. Ronan still said, "I need to see the results of your audition."


    Kety Horn shrugged, "Okay."


    She knows something about Hollywood and knows that the bottom-line principles of these producers will not be easily broken.


    If there is really no acting skills at all, it is useless to say that breaking the sky, unless it can bring a large investment to the crew.


    "When will the audition be held?" Curty Horn asked.


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "After the director is in place." He simply said: "The director has a target candidate, and it is estimated that he will audition after the new year."


    Keti Horn nodded, and then asked curiously: "Can you know who the heroine is?"


    Ronan hadn''t answered yet, but the production manager Richard knocked on the door and said, "Miss Seyfried and Mrs. Seyfried are here."


    "Let them in." Ronan then asked: "When will Mark Waters arrive?"


    Richard glanced at his watch: "In an hour."


    Ronan said, "When he arrives, let him come directly."


    After Richard left, Amanda Seyfried and Mrs. Seyfried entered the office soon.


    "Good morning, Mrs. Seyfried, Amanda." Ronan greeted them, pointed to the couch, and said, "Sit down."


    After Amanda responded, sitting on the side of the sofa near Ronan, her eyes immediately turned to Curty Horne.


    This girl is similar to her age, not as beautiful as her, but with a very shrewd temperament.


    Keti Horne''s gaze also fell on Amanda Seyfried, she also looked at it specially, with long blond hair, delicate face, and a little unusually big eyes, although her height is inherently flawed. , But the proportion of the body is very good, I don''t know how to develop, it is a petite version of the blonde meat bomb.


    It just so happened that Amanda also looked over. The two eyes collided in the air, and there seemed to be a violent voice, and then turned to Ronan at the same time.


    Ronan didn''t pay attention to this. While watching the preliminary budget of the crew, he asked, "Have you seen the script that I asked to send over?"


    Amanda answered before her mother: "I have seen it." She went on to say, "Thank you, Ronan. You prepared such a role for me, and I don''t know how to express my gratitude."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you for saying it too early. Amanda, there is an audition later. If you can''t pass the audition, I can only find someone else for the heroine."


    How could Mrs. Seyfried not understand the importance of this role to her daughter, she vowed to say: "Ronan, don''t worry, Amanda will not disappoint your expectations."


    "Hurricane Rescue" is still being screened. Although Amanda is the heroine, but the scene is so pitiful, how can she compare to this real heroine?


    Amanda smiled very sweetly: "Definitely not." She said again, "Thank you, Ronan."


    Curty Horn curled her lips without a trace. What''s the use of saying thanks in a place like Hollywood? I really want to thank people. Would you like something practical?


    For example, she said Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment in front of her father a lot of good things.


    Ronan added: "The audition should be after the New Year, so you should be prepared."


    Amanda nodded: "I have been using my spare time to take acting lessons recently."


    "It doesn''t hurt to learn more." Ronan has known Amanda for several years, and he doesn''t have so much scruples about speaking: "Have you ever practiced vocal music before? Don''t let it go."


    I remember Amanda Seyfried¡¯s masterpiece is a musical.


    At that time, she was once considered to be one of Hollywood''s most promising actresses, but it was a pity that was her peak, and she was actually going downhill.


    After chatting for a while, Kety Horn took the lead to leave. Mrs. Seyfried went to the production manager Richard to get close, leaving Amanda Seyfried in the office to continue talking about movies and roles with Ronan. .


    Amanda remembered the girl her age who had just left, and asked, "Is she also a candidate for the heroine?"


    "No." Ronan said directly: "She''s Cody Horn, and she will audition for Karen."


    Amanda nodded slightly: "I haven''t seen her before."


    Ronan smiled: "She is the daughter of Alan Horn, CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures. Being an actress is just a hobby."


    Amanda understood this, and the girl shouldn''t compete with her.


    A call came in at this moment, Ronan talked a few words after connecting, and after hanging up, he said to Amanda: "We''ll talk another day."


    Amanda knew Ronan was busy at work and said, "Okay."


    When she went out, she happened to see the middle-aged man entering the office. The man was a bit familiar, as if he was a director.


    Probably the director Ronan is going to interview? Amanda guessed.


    Ronan met the director Mark Worst recommended by aa in his office. The other party had directed three movies before, all of which were related to youth idols.


    It can be said to be a very suitable director candidate.


    This is not the first time the two sides have met. Mark Worster had previously obtained the script from Ronan.


    The director who can be recommended by aa is certainly not an ordinary person, and certainly has a certain ability.


    Mark Worster also understands the reason that opportunities are rare. He used to make small productions and never had any contact with films that invested tens of millions of dollars. This can make his career a big step forward.


    "I have made several youth-themed movies, and I have always been very interested in the world of bad girls." Mark Worster is also showing Ronan his advantages: "I have always been in contact with Rosalind Wiseman. Oh...Yes, she is the founder of the authorization program for a non-profit organization that aims to prevent youth violent crime and school violence."


    Ronan has read Mark Worst''s information and let Shahai Entertainment do a side view, knowing that he is telling the truth.


    Mark Worster added: "I think girls who try to undermine others'' lives in secret are very smart, not the kind of brainlessness described in traditional movie works, and in my opinion, they are very interesting, my It means that the methods of fighting between girls are very witty and complicated."


    Ronan nodded: "You have some truth."


    If you just have a big chest, you can''t be a big sister in school.


    Mark Wurster seemed to be inspired, and continued: "I think the screenwriter knows the girls'' thoughts very well, and the script is written in a realistic way. It really shows the fierce competition between American middle schools and girls."


    He is very serious: "Whether a boy or a girl, they have to go through many stages before discovering themselves, and the environment in school is not helpful. Take the heroine, she faces two worlds: one is the world of learning, To be a good student is the purpose; a world of girls, and being lovable is the most important thing. I think every girl who is in middle school, has experienced and will experience high school life will resonate with the story of the film."


    Mark Worster further analyzed the role: "The heroine grew up in an isolated environment abroad, so she has no concept of living in modern civilization in her mind. So she fell into the midwestern public middle school in the United States. In a crazy environment, it was harsh for her, and she finally discovered her dark side, she never knew she had such a natural nature."


    "Well, that''s good." Ronan closed the other party''s plan, stood up and shook hands with him: "Director Worster, you are welcome to join this project."


    Mark Worster quietly shook his fist, and then shook hands with Ronan: "It is an honor for me to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan added: "I will ask Richard, the production manager, to negotiate with your agent as soon as possible. Go and say hello to Richard."


    Mark Worster said with excitement: "I''ll be there."


    Having confirmed the director of the film, the preparations for this project have undoubtedly taken a big step forward. Ronan returned to his desk and continued to look through the list of actors who had already signed up for the crew.


    Among them, I saw a lot of familiar names, such as Lindsay Lohan, who has been directly rejected in his heart, such as the former villain heroine Rachel McAdams, such as Liz Capan and so on.


    Ronan took out a few familiar names and gave it to the casting producer of the crew, and asked him to invite the actors to audition.


    In addition, the crew will also hire several fashion designers and fashion stylists.


    Ronan found the production manager Richard in the afternoon and talked about it specifically: "Fashion is an important part of girls¡¯ lives. Special attention should be paid to the use of clothing in the film. Not only should clothing show the current American middle school culture, but also Let the personal style and mood of each character be reflected."


    Richard said: "When I finish talking about the Mark Worst contract, I will look for the right man immediately."


    There is no shortage of professionals in this area in Hollywood, and Ronan is also worried about not finding a suitable costume stylist.


    This movie project was quickly pushed into the fast lane by Ronan.


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 Chapter 421： Biography type

    Most of the film projects filmed by Shahai Entertainment this year have reached the final stage or even completed. Ronan was very busy during this period and completely handed the Oscar public relations of "Hero" to Embassy Pictures.


    Anyway, the goal is just an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film.


    The core of this film determines that it cannot be as dazzling in the North American market as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Cultural differences are not to say, they are real.


    Throughout mid-December, Ronan was busy with several key films.


    Paul Greengrass completed all the post-production and editing of "The Bournemouth 2" and officially submitted the samples to his producer. Ronan gathered the embassy film industry and the executives of Shahai Entertainment after watching them, unanimously approved Edited version by Paul Greengrass.


    As long as there are no problems with paa''s rating review, this is the final release.


    The film¡¯s release time has also been determined. The Embassy Pictures originally decided on the Memorial Day holiday at the end of May, but Disney Pictures has already taken the lead, and "Finding Nemo" will be released at this time.


    The two masterpieces collided directly together, and they would only break the blood. The schedule of "The Bournemouth 2" could only be advanced, and it was selected on the second weekend of May.


    The only film that really started painting on a scale of the same weekend was Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ "Daddy Rangers", which is only a third-line project of Columbia Pictures, and there are not many competitors in front of "The Bournemouth 2".


    Sony Entertainment itself does not pay particular attention to this film.


    However, the North American summer holidays have always been crowded. Naturally, the weekends before and after are all top Hollywood productions.


    The beginning of the summer vacation seems to start with "Spider-Man" and gradually become the exclusive premiere schedule for Marvel superhero movies. On the first weekend of May, "X-Men 2" produced and released by Twentieth Century Fox was released. , "The Matrix 2: Reloaded" produced and released by Warner Bros. premiered on the third weekend.


    There are also major productions such as "Fake God", "Finding Nemo" and "Terminator".


    The year 200 will be not only the movie year of Relativity Entertainment, but also the movie year of Hollywood.


    Let alone the sequel movies and small productions of Relativity Entertainment, three movies with an investment of more than US$50 million will be released.


    In addition to "The Bournemouth 2", there are "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Rivals of the People".


    The post-production of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has entered the final stage, and the North American release schedule is placed on the weekend after the Independence Day holiday.


    In fact, the schedule also shows that the distribution business of Embassy Pictures cannot compete with the six major companies.


    There is internal tacit understanding and coordination among the six major companies¡¯ issuance businesses. The best schedules, such as the first weekend of the summer file, President¡¯s Day holiday, Memorial Day holiday and Independence Day holiday, etc., are basically early It was divided up by the six major companies.


    Check the annual North American screening schedule, these best schedules are basically occupied by the big productions of the six major companies.


    If you don¡¯t want to run into a bloodshed with the big six companies¡¯ commercial productions, you can only find a suitable premiere time from other schedules.


    This Independence Day schedule has already squeezed into several well-known films such as "Terminator", "Stealing the Day" and "Pretty Woman 2". It can be said to be very crowded. There is no need for "Pirates of the Caribbean" to break with these films. battle.


    In contrast, on the weekend after Independence Day, only a film such as "Attack from Heaven" was released on a large scale, which is a very good schedule.


    Ronan has already watched the trailer for this movie, which is a movie similar to the Avengers. The hero is Sean Connery, who is about to bid farewell to the film industry.


    It is said that this vulgar, violent, arrogant and rude veteran actor who is famous in the circle, after selling the gentleman''s set for decades, it is difficult to exit decently in the end.


    Although there was no such thing as selling people in that era, Sean Connery can be said to be one of the most successful Hollywood stars in selling people.


    The most important thing is that even after retirement, Sean Connery''s personality did not collapse.


    Another major production released by Embassy Pictures is "Rivals of the People" starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron.


    Of course, for Relativity Entertainment, the $60 million production cost is an out-and-out big production, but in today''s Hollywood, it can only be regarded as a medium-to-upper-scale film at best.


    In this era, the threshold of Hollywood''s first-line production has risen to 100 million US dollars.


    Without spending 100 million dollars, I am embarrassed to say that I am a big production.


    "Rivals of the People" has just started filming, and the release time is scheduled for the holiday file after November. Will Smith has a huge appeal and is the biggest support for the film.


    As for Charlize Theron, the box office appeal can basically be ignored.


    Then there are those sequel movies and small productions. "Human Removal Project", "Fatal Turn 2", "Underworld 2", "Dungeon Siege" and other films will also be released next year.


    In addition, Wen Ziren''s "Chain Saw Fright" is also making preliminary preparations, and we will set a schedule based on his shooting situation.


    Currently Wen Ziren and Ray Warner are still revising the script. According to Wen Ziren, it only takes three months to complete the filming and post-production of the film.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that "Saw Fright" seemed to have only been filmed for more than ten days.


    The scene of this film is very simple, at best, it is more complicated than a bunch of people sitting together and listening to people bragging.


    Having said that, the first part of "Chain Saw" is a real classic, especially the moment Tobin Bell stood up, stunned countless people.


    Relativity entertainment is developing step by step.


    In the past few days, business conditions related to the company have been continuously fed back to Ronan.


    In addition to the movie project, the "Grey Intern" broadcast on ab TV ended its first round of broadcasting. The first season of the show has been broadcast all the way up, and the total audience of the last episode of the first season is close to 20 million.


    ab TV station has officially issued an order for the second season to Shahai Entertainment.


    The copyright for the second round of the show soared to $5 million.


    And after the second round of airing, the DVD of "Grey Intern" will be released in full, and Netflix will get the exclusive network rights.


    Relativity Entertainment''s film and television production and publicity business provides an excellent platform for Netflix.


    In the second quarter of 2002, Netflix achieved a turnaround for the quarter. Although the profit was less than US$2 million, it was a good start.


    By the third quarter, the quarterly profit had almost doubled, reaching nearly $4 million.


    Although the statistics for the fourth quarter have not yet been released, it is not inevitable that profit figures will rise again.


    Even if there was a huge loss in the first quarter, Netflix''s annual performance is very promising to achieve profitability.


    Now that the DVD industry is developing rapidly, and the Internet industry is gradually recovering from the blow in 2000, Netflix''s business is promising.


    In addition to the film and television project, there is another news to Ronan. Bell Grylls led his team into the Atlantic Ocean. He has already left the British waters and challenged the rubber boat to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the traditional winter. It takes courage.


    It can only be said that Bell is very adventurous.


    It is a pity that he is not the first person to cross the Atlantic and has not attracted much attention.


    Before Christmas came, Ronan made a special trip to New York. First, he met with Lindsay Bill and asked about the results of her personal interview. Second, let¡¯s take a look at the filming of the "Rival of the People" crew. -Smith''s class.


    New York, Central Park, filming has just ended.


    "Here, Will." Ronan beckoned to Will Smith, waiting for Will Smith, who had removed his makeup, to come over and said, "How does it feel to be a romantic comedy?"


    Will Smith shrugged: "Not bad, much easier than calling."


    Ronan turned and walked towards the river, and said as he walked, "I can see that you are enjoying it."


    Will Smith said: "It''s okay." He suddenly asked: "Ronan, this film is a realistic theme. Can I apply for an Oscar?"


    "It''s difficult." Ronan told the truth: "Don''t forget, this is a comedy."


    Will Smith sighed: "That''s right, those people like to see people crying, not much like watching people laugh."


    Ronan asked, "You haven''t given up on Oscar?"


    Will Smith said: "Oscar is also one of the pursuits of actors Although I am taking the commercial route, I also want to try an Oscar." He added: "Tom also, this I''ve been in Austria for two years."


    "I have a project in my hands, realistic." Ronan thought of Chris Gardner''s life history, who had already obtained the right to adapt: ??"You may be more suitable."


    Will Smith looked at Ronan with concern: "Last time I heard you say that you collect copyrights everywhere, is there really something for me?"


    Ronan nodded: "Biographical subjects. Will, have you ever heard of Chris Gardner? A black stockbroker, from near the streets to becoming the owner of a public company."


    Will Smith was quite surprised: "The real version of the American Dream? Isn''t it fake?"


    "It''s true." Ronan said simply: "The copyright department of Relativity Entertainment has contacted him in detail and conducted verification. Chris Gardner''s history is more legendary than the movie, and it is definitely very suitable for film adaptation. theme."


    Hearing this, Will Smith''s heart moved. In recent years, he has had a lot of friendship with Ronan. Naturally, he knows that Ronan''s projects are very reliable, and the biographical films are simply made for Oscars.


    The American dream, although it is just a dream most of the time, does not prevent it from becoming the type that Oscar judges like.


    Will Smith was not polite with Ronan, and asked directly: "Do you have a script?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "The adaptation hasn''t started yet. When you return to Los Angeles after shooting this film, you can first look at Chris Gardner''s information."


    "Okay," Will Smith said.


    Ronan came to the periphery of the crew and walked back, and ran into Charlize Theron and another person head-on.


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 Chapter 422： Cant take the usual path

    The two oncoming people are obviously a couple. Charlize Theron needless to say, this is the heroine Ronan personally finalized for the film. Not only did they know each other, but also talked about it once when signing the contract.


    The other man is a bit strange.


    "Hi, Sally." Will Smith took the initiative to greet: "Didn''t go back?"


    Charlize Theron''s voice was a little hoarse: "It''s rare to get off work early today, and the crew here is temporarily blocked, so I can enjoy this scenery."


    She looked at Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook her hand: "Call me Ronan."


    Charlize Theron smiled and quickly introduced the man next to him: "This is my boyfriend Stuart Townsend."


    Ronan shook his hand: "It''s nice to meet you."


    Stuart Townsend said quickly: "Me too."


    Ronan is quite familiar with the former Charlize Theron, this famous South African diamond. He just remembered it after a little memory. Stuart Townsend seemed to be the one who had talked with Charlize Theron for nearly ten years. Boyfriend of the year.


    Of course, like most famous actresses in Hollywood, Charlize Theron has many ex-boyfriends.


    Ronan still remembers that in the last period of time, there were rumors on the Internet that Charlize Theron and the famous scumbag Brad Pitt came together and even got engaged, and it was Charlize who brought the red line for the two. -Theron¡¯s ex-boyfriend Sean Penn.


    Although it is gossip circulated on the Internet, it is difficult for outsiders to distinguish between true and false, but it is enough to illustrate the chaos of Hollywood''s emotional world.


    Having said that, Charlize Theron seems to like scumbags very much.


    People like Sean Penn and Stewart Townsend are not well-known.


    "When I first came, I heard you were talking about Oscars?" Charlize Theron asked with a smile.


    Will Smith shrugged slightly and said half-jokingly: "We are discussing how to get a few Oscars."


    Charlize Theron asked with concern: "Is this "The Enemy of the People"?"


    Ronan will not give people unrealistic fantasy, shook his head and said, "No, it''s another project."


    Will Smith said: "If you want to get an Oscar, you still have to make a realistic biopic." He is very familiar with Charlize Theron, and said: "Sally, like you, and actors like me, think To get the Oscar for performance, you can¡¯t go the usual way."


    Charlize Theron smiled and said, "Oscar is too far away from me."


    Looking back now, I shouldn¡¯t have dyed my hair blonde.


    Stewart Townsend said: "Sally, even without an Oscar, you are the best."


    This made Charlize Theron quite useful, and he was very happy with a smile.


    Ronan shook his head secretly, it seems that these two people are true love now.


    To be precise, the two people are not much different in status and fame, and naturally there will be no problems getting along with each other. When the women are strong and the men are weak, perhaps inexplicable self-esteem will come out to cause trouble.


    By the way, it seems that Stewart Townsend also played a very important role in the movie "Avengers from Heaven."


    The former Stewart Townsend never really got up, and it is estimated that it may be directly related to the failure of this film.


    "It seems that I''m looking for a suitable film for Oscar." Charles Theron sounded like a joke.


    Ronan knew that she should be serious.


    Although Charlize Theron''s acting skills are not very good, the key to whether or not he wins the Oscar performance award is not his acting skills.


    Like the rubber man Christian Bale, Charlize Theron is a female version of the balloon guy. He gets a few jins in weight and then loses weight. He has done it once or twice.


    And similar to the Oscar queens, Charlize Theron is a veritable unrestrained faction on the screen. From the earliest he entered Hollywood to the later, he was the one who dared to escape.


    People who often watch Charlize Theron films can even tell that there are several moles on the chest of the South African diamond.


    The four people chatted for a while by the river. The crew had already cleaned up the temporary set, and returned to the car and returned to the hotel where they were staying.


    The next day, Ronan went to Marvel Comics and personally visited Avi Arad.


    Although "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" are selling well online and offline, Marvel can get a small share of them, but for the current situation of Marvel Comics, it has not produced an effective change.


    The most valuable son, Marvel comics sold out in the 1990s.


    The value difference is a lot, but the godsons who are somewhat famous are directly packaged by Ronan and Shahai Entertainment.


    The rest are characters whose uncles don''t care about their grandmothers, even if it''s "Spider-Man", which is a huge hit, with a global box office of $800 million, no one cares about it.


    Even mortgages to banks and financial institutions have been dismissed for lack of value.


    "Can we discuss things?"


    In the office, Avi-Allard said to Ronan very seriously: "It is good for both of us."


    Ronan said politely: "Avi, we are old friends, just say it."


    Avi Allard tentatively said: "Ronan, the board of directors has been pressing me recently to buy back the copyright of the superheroes sold before."


    Hearing this, Ronan immediately guessed what Avi-Allard was about to say.


    Sure enough, Avi-Allard took a look at him and said, "Can Marvel buy back the superhero copyright that it sold to you before?"


    He deliberately emphasized his tone: "Marvel can add 10% to the original transaction price..."


    Ronan was not moved at all.


    Avi-Allard seemed to see this and temporarily increased the bargaining chip: "Add another 15%!"


    Marvel Comics talked to the copyright owner about copyrights such as the Hulk and Fantastic Four before, but the film adaptations of Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox are in progress, and it is impossible to recover the copyright.


    The copyright of the first-line sons could not be taken back, so the eyes naturally fell on the second-line godsons.


    Shahai Entertainment has packaged more than 30 superhero characters and the copyrights of other characters that match them at one time, almost sweeping away the copyrights of the more famous characters in Marvel comics. Don''t mention the adaptations of the remaining small fish and shrimps. No one cares about the copyright.


    Like a superhero adaptation of a movie, the purchaser is willing to spend a lot of money, but what you want is the popularity and fan base of the original.


    Without the great fame created by comics, could the "Spider-Man" movie be as popular as it is today?


    "The contract we signed at the beginning does not include the repurchase clause." Ronan directly refused: "Shahai Entertainment is also planning a film adaptation."


    Avi-Allard said: "You can''t say that. Ronan, think about it, the film adaptation is very risky, and no one can guarantee success. As for the repurchase, you don''t need to do anything, and you don''t need to bear any risks. As long as a repurchase contract is signed, the original investment can bring in 15% of the profit, which is huge profits!"


    Ronan shook his head: "I am the most trustworthy person, and I have to abide by the contract. And I don''t like to give up halfway, and everyone knows that Marvel comics are not in good condition. Therefore, the risk is to be left to Sha Sea entertainment."


    Avi-Allard felt that he had a thick skin when he proposed the repurchase, but Ronan did not expect Ronan to speak so grandly.


    "We can discuss the repurchase price." Avi Allard did not give up. Even if Ronan does not come to him today, he will go to Los Angeles to talk with Shahai Entertainment after Christmas: "Ronan, you think again. good or not?"


    Ronan will certainly not consider buying back this kind of thing, unless Marvel Comics throws out tens of billions of dollars, but now the market value of Marvel Comics is only more than 500 million US dollars, and they can''t get so much money after selling it.


    After the box office explosion of "Spider-Man" in May of this year, the share price of Marvel Comics skyrocketed, but within a dozen days it began to fall. Because of the constant media reports, Marvel Comics sold its somewhat famous son and daughter... ¡­


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Avi, we can actually establish closer cooperation."


    Avi-Allard didn''t understand Ronan''s meaning, and asked, "How to cooperate?"


    Now he regrets selling the copyrights of more than 30 superheroes, but looking back, how can he survive if he doesn''t sell the copyrights based on Marvel''s situation at the time?


    Ronan was also a temptation, deliberately asking: "How about adding Marvel Comics to Relativity Entertainment?"


    "What?" Avi Allard couldn''t believe it. "No, Ronan? You mean buying Marvel Comics?"


    Ronan seemed to be very casual and said: "This is just a proposal, and it is also conducive to further cooperation between our two parties. Relativity Entertainment can provide great added value to the superheroes of Marvel ComicsFrom "Spiderman" "It is not difficult to see in the movie that the income of a superhero movie with a big box office is more than ten times higher than that of simple comics and surroundings. Movies are the best channel for superheroes to realize their value."


    Avi-Allard didn''t pay attention to Ronan''s words at all, and said lightly: "Marvel Comics is one of the two largest comic companies in the United States."


    Ronan could hear that the Marvel Comics'' market value of more than half a billion dollars makes Avi Allard somewhat self-sufficient.


    "But you guys, Marvel has been losing money every year since the mid-to-late 1990s." Ronan said without concealment: "If it hadn''t sold a lot of copyright, Marvel comics wouldn''t stick to it now, right?"


    Avi-Allard smiled and said, "Marvel is getting better."


    Ronan didn''t insist anymore, it was just a test, and after chatting for a while, he offered to leave.


    After Ronan was sent away, Avi-Allard suddenly realized one thing. What Ronan said was a temporary motive? If not?


    He thought of a possibility. If Ronan had planned to acquire Marvel long ago, he would first buy the copyrights of more than 30 superheroes...


    The actual situation of Marvel is here. The copyrights of some famous superheroes are all sold. It is difficult for Marvel comics to use the trend of superhero movies to maximize profits, and it will also miss the opportunity to rise again.


    It seems that the road ahead of Marvel seems to be very flat, but the roadbed under the road has all been dug away!


    Ronan left Marvel and called Lindsay Bill to ask about the interview.


    "We talked a few times and didn''t go too deep. Don''t worry about this kind of thing." Lindsay Bill said on the phone: "To gain her trust, we must step by step. Not bad, she will invite me to her house tomorrow. "


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 Chapter 423： Live in dreams

    Manhattan, New York.


    Lindsay Bill followed a tall and stylish girl into a building and quickly took the elevator to the high-rise apartment.


    The tall girl opened the door and said, "Come in, Lindsay."


    "Yeah." Lindsay Bill entered the apartment and was slightly surprised. The apartment is not very large, but the decoration is quite luxurious. From the window, you can see the Central Park.


    When I just graduated, I would be envious of such a house.


    But in the past two years in Hollywood, she is considered to have a wide range of knowledge. Ronan''s mansion has been visited several times, and she was only surprised.


    The tall girl is a very good at observing words and expressions, and said calmly: "I will show you around."


    Lindsay Bill smiled: "Okay, Kate."


    She followed Kate and looked at each other''s slim-fit hip skirt. If she admits it, this is Chanel''s latest style.


    I haven¡¯t seen it in a few years. This classmate has changed a lot. He was originally a very good look, but now he is more **** and beautiful. Although the hip skirt is just above the knee and the collar is not deliberately lowered, it is generous. In addition to being decent, it also reveals a strong flattery.


    Lindsay Bill felt that she could be classified into the ranks of beautiful women, but compared to Kate, she was an ugly duckling.


    If you don''t know what she does, you might be out of balance.


    Following Kate around the house, Lindsay Bill was speechless. This is Manhattan. Even if it is not a big apartment, it is not cheap.


    Besides, all kinds of luxury goods can be seen everywhere in this room.


    In the wardrobe, there are mountains of famous-brand clothing, dozens of pairs of Prada and Chanel shoes, and there are too many handbags of various styles.


    The dazzling array is all high-end products.


    Lindsay Bill felt that those actresses who had just become famous in Hollywood might not have so much inventory of her.


    "How is it?" Kate brought Lindsay Bill back to the living room with her fingers stained with long blonde hair and asked: "I''m okay here."


    Lindsay Bill sat on the leather sofa and said, "The location is good, the decoration is good, and the scenery is good."


    Kate suddenly asked: "How about you doing a screenwriter in Hollywood?"


    Lindsay Bill shrugged: "I can''t afford so many luxury goods."


    Since Lindsay Bill had already stated the purpose of this trip, Kate said: "How much money can you get by collecting various materials and compiling a script? Lindsay, when you were studying, your conditions were not worse than mine. , It''s not bad now."


    Lindsay Bill understood the meaning of the words: "I have a good job."


    "We are old classmates, of course it is good to think of you first." Kate felt that pulling old classmates into the water would have an inexplicable sense of pleasure, and that big client could even give a large commission: "I have a client, think I want a newcomer to partner with me..."


    Lindsay Bill frowned, but thought of staying in touch, she endured it, and said, "Sorry, I am very satisfied with my current work and life."


    Kate didn''t insist anymore, and said casually: "Sleeping with her boyfriend is also sleeping, and sleeping with other men is also sleeping, and there is money to take, why not?


    Lindsay Bill found that her classmates had completely changed and were no longer what they remembered.


    After all, I haven''t seen it in a few years, after all, I have been in this industry for too long.


    A girl who is accustomed to trading money and **** has lost her lover''s ability. It is really hard to believe in love and men anymore.


    For them, love can''t be eaten as a meal, and can''t be exchanged for a few Chanel, it''s worthless.


    Lindsay Bill said: "Remember that there was a Christmas party? We sang and drank together. You told me that you got an internship in New York, and that''s why you came to Manhattan."


    Perhaps these words evoked Kate¡¯s memories back then. Her previous sharpness suddenly closed, and the kindness to her old classmates rarely appeared: ¡°I can¡¯t go back anymore, and I don¡¯t want to go back again. I have had enough of those hard days. Now! Lindsay, do you know? I couldn''t even pay the rent at that time!"


    Lindsay Bill was also a person who spent several years in Hollywood, and gradually led Kate''s emotions in the direction she wanted, and then gave her a light hug: "Sorry..."


    This hug obviously worked. Kate smiled and said, "It''s okay. In fact, when I was the first time, I just had a tight hand and didn''t want to keep doing it, but when I tasted the sweetness, it was out of control."


    She was still quite relaxed: "You can make money if you make an appointment. Those middle-aged men who make an appointment with me are very generous and willing to spend money to satisfy my material desires. Once you sleep, someone will have pain and make money. It''s much easier than studying for exams."


    Lindsay Bill added a sentence from the bottom of her heart that once you become addicted, you can''t look back.


    Kate naturally said: "People can''t deny themselves, even if everyone denies them. I don''t think this job is bad. I am a high-value, high-educated, and high-emotional talent. The service targets are also high-level, mostly The powerful elite is either politician or rich."


    Lindsay Bill asked cautiously: "You don''t like this job, do you?"


    "Why not?" Kate is like a Hollywood star, very calm and comfortable: "Do you know why I like this job? Because you don''t know what kind of person you will meet every time the door is opened, this kind of adventure The feeling excites me and can make a dull life full of excitement!"


    Lindsay Bill tried to write down every word Cather said, which helped her to portray characters in the script.


    Kate continued: "I am not a cheap girl who is manipulated by pimps. I receive customers who request five-star hotels and use high-end luxury goods to serve various high-end successful people and meet their needs."


    She emphasized: "I sell high-end services, not."


    Lindsay Bill thought of the information Ronan had collected when he was in the UK, and suddenly understood one thing. Kate''s calmness and self-esteem are probably in disguise, right? Perhaps this is also her way of deceiving herself, to convince herself that she is engaged in a high-end service job.


    The self-paralysis for a long time, maybe even she herself believed it.


    "Do you know, Lindsay?" Kate raised two fingers: "I charge a minimum of $2,000 per hour. In addition to money, there are a lot of people who give me expensive gifts. Someone asks me to pay for my Service fee, willing to sell fixed assets to cash out. Therefore, my service is truly valuable!"


    Lindsay Bill suddenly thought of his male screenwriter colleagues far away in Los Angeles. Several single colleagues complained that the market has risen so fast recently that there is no money to find women to relax.


    People like Kate are totally driving up prices and disrupting the market!


    Lindsay Bill looked at Kate. Perhaps it was the kind of person who wildly bid up prices that made Kate feel like a princess.


    Kate is really like a princess who doesn''t care about anything: "I''m independent enough and don''t rely on any man. I face myself naked and don''t care about ethics. I am strong enough to not be knocked down by any difficulties."


    With Lindsay Bill''s deliberate catering, Kate said a lot of useful content.


    It wasn''t until close to noon that Lindsay Bill got out of this high-end apartment building, standing at the door and looking to the top of the building, feeling like she had just stepped out of the woven dream.


    Unfortunately, Kate does not understand that she is responsible for her choice and bear all the results.


    Judging from the current situation, she will not understand this until the day when she is old and waning.


    Lindsay Bill hurriedly returned to the hotel, taking advantage of the clear memory, wrote down what Kate said one by one. After lunch, with the materials collected during this period, she came to Kennedy Airport and joined Ronan. Take the flight back to Los Angeles.


    "Aren''t you leaving in a few days?" Lindsay Bill asked, "Why did you suddenly change the time?"


    Ronan put down the magazine in the VIP room and said, "Lions Gate Pictures sent me an invitation to participate in a premiere. They have participated in the "Hero" pull-up party. It is not easy to refuse."


    Lionsgate was preparing to hold a premiere for "City of God", but for some reason, he invited him to participate.


    After all, the other party had sent someone to participate in some activities of Relativity Entertainment, and the invitation was sent directly to him. Ronan was not good to refuse out of politeness.


    It is normal for Hollywood to show up for each other Ronan asked: "How is the data collection?"


    Lindsay Bill opened the briefcase, took out a file bag, and gave Ronan, and said, "This is related to my investigations in school and New York. In the morning, I met Kate, just my classmate, and I not only I wrote down the inside story she described in the industry. I also made a psychological profile based on her words and the situation of the whole person. I believe this will help shape the character when writing the script."


    Ronan nodded: "Linsey, your work is getting more and more reassuring."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and said: "Kate once went to Los Angeles to do a flying business. She gave me some phone calls from colleagues in Los Angeles. I''ll go back and contact them to try."


    She sighed: "These people have good looks, high education, and high emotional intelligence..."


    Ronan was looking at the information. Hearing this, he casually replied: "Get used to shortcuts, and shortcuts will become the only way to choose."


    Having said that, when a girl is short of money, she is tempted with a large amount of money, and I am afraid that many of them will not be able to hold on.


    When there is demand, there is supply, and when there is supply, there is trading.


    I remember where I once saw it: Everything in life is related to sex, except **** itself. Sex is about power, and the greater the power, the more sexual resources at its disposal.


    But there are some things that really make your back hurt when standing up.


    Take Hollywood as an example, as if he is one of the people who use his powerful power to dominate sex.


    Before boarding the plane, Ronan went through all the information collected by Lindsay Bill and was very satisfied with her work.


    "Let''s do it, Lindsay." Ronan made a decision: "You will be responsible for the preliminary investigation, coordination and script of this project.


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 Chapter 424： Who has a better vision

    As soon as he entered the VIP room of the theater, Ronan saw Navas greet him.


    "Welcome." Navas smiled all over his face: "Ronan, it is an honor for Lions Gate Pictures to be able to come."


    Ronan shook hands with him, and the other party received him politely. He wouldn''t be rude, and said with a smile: "This is too far-fetched. Navas, we are old friends, so we should come and support."


    For today¡¯s premiere, Lionsgate has invited many people, especially Latinos.


    It is very common for Hollywood minority ethnic groups to hold together, and the status and treatment of Latinos are not even comparable to that of blacks.


    When Ronan greeted Navas, he met Gilmour del Toro.


    Compared to black people, Ronan is not too familiar with Hollywood Latinos, and many faces look quite strange.


    "By the way, isn''t your "Hero" screened in these few days?" Navas looked like he didn''t care: "Don''t hold a premiere?"


    Ronan shook his head directly: "I''m a film that I bought from overseas at a small cost. After all, the audience is limited, and there is no premiere. The cost must be controlled well, otherwise it will lose money."


    Navas asked again: "I heard that you got more than North American copyright?"


    Ronan did not have to deny the need: "What is won is the international copyright, except for the Eastern market, all other markets are included."


    Navas said: "Calculating, the copyright fee of five million dollars is really not high."


    In contrast, the North American distribution rights of "City of God" cost Lionsgate more than $10 million.


    But Navas thinks the cost is worth it. No matter how you look at it, "City of God" is easier to win Oscar recognition than "Hero".


    Ronan added at this time: "This "City of God" is really outstanding and definitely one of the best films this year."


    Hearing this, Navas couldn''t help asking strangely: "Then why did you give up at the bidding meeting?"


    How thick is Ronan''s face? He said directly: "At that time, it seemed that you were sure to win. We are all old friends, so it''s not easy to compete with you."


    This is a high-sounding statement. If it hadn''t been for the Fox Animation Department before, Navas would have believed it.


    In fact, Ronan doesn''t have that many ideas. He has experienced an information explosion and read many related reports or posts. He is very clear about one thing. A good movie or a classic movie cannot determine the commercial success or failure of a movie.


    Good movies do not necessarily succeed in business. There are not many movies that have been classified as "good movies".


    "City of God" is not bad, it can even become a classic movie, but whether it is editing or shooting, it is a bit avant-garde, plus it reflects the reality of Brazil...,


    Most people in the United States don''t take foreign countries seriously.


    Ronan chatted with Navas for a while, and then moved to other places. Lionsgate has invited many famous Latinos from Hollywood to cheer for the film.


    In addition to Gilmour del Toro, Ronan also saw another Mexican director.


    "Hello, Robert." Ronan shook hands with Robert Rodriguez: "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Robert Rodriguez and Ronan met once, but at best they knew each other, and said, "I heard that this film is very good, so I came to the premiere."


    Ronan greeted him a few words and asked, "Are there any plans for filming recently?"


    Robert Rodriguez said with a smile: "A new "Very Small Agent" is being prepared."


    Ronan knew that this was one of the signature films of Emperor Gate Pictures under the Weinstein Brothers. Robert Rodriguez, like Quentin Tarantino, was the iron of Harvey Weinstein.


    Before Harvey Weinstein''s accident, the two had difficulty cooperating with other companies. Ronan didn''t have the intention of digging a wall. He just said hello and found Gilmour del Toro.


    Gilmour del Toro has an old relationship with Ronan, and he doesn''t have so much politeness. He said directly: "The preparations for "Fatal Corner 2" are very smooth. Shooting will start in March and all production can be completed by September. Ronan, about that new project..."


    Ronan asked, "Hellboy?"


    Gilmour Del Toro smiled: "Yes, it''s Hellboy."


    "Still talking with the dark horse comics, it''s basically smooth." Ronan said directly: "It is estimated that the copyright will be obtained after the New Year."


    In the negotiations between Robert Lee and Dark Horse Comics, the copyright negotiations between "Hellboy" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" progressed very quickly. Dark Horse Comics also thought of seeing their own comics adapted into movies on the big screen, as long as the price Appropriate, there is no problem of not selling.


    The comics industry is extremely sluggish. Even Marvel, one of the largest comic companies in North America, is miserable. The condition of Dark Horse comics is not much better.


    Selling sons can be said to be one of the main sources of income for these comics dealers in this comic winter.


    At present, the two parties have reached an agreement on the basic licensing fee, and Shahai Entertainment will buy out the related film and television copyrights of the two works with a package of 5 million US dollars.


    The reason why the agreement has not been reached is mainly because there are certain differences in the later division.


    As for "Sin City", the copyright of this once sensational work is in the hands of Frank Miller. Frank Miller has a high self-esteem and is very difficult to speak. After Robert Lee has contacted him once, he will accept it. When it came to a series of unequal treaties, including his own directing, the purchaser had to take samples before the transaction, etc., Ronan watched it and asked Robert Lee to give up.


    "Sin City" is far more famous in the publishing world than "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", this is undeniable.


    But when it comes to the subject matter of the movie, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" naturally has an advantage. The Battle of Wenquan Pass is so famous in the Western world that even Leonidas is considered to be the defender of the democratic system. .


    In contrast, "Sin City" is a relatively niche movie theme.


    The copyright is expensive, the subject matter is relatively small, the copyright owner is extremely difficult to deal with, and there are a series of unequal treaties, Ronan instantly loses interest.


    The film may have a certain profit, but the initial investment is large, Frank Miller requires too much, and the risk is not easy to control.


    Ronan had already thought about it, and the negotiations with Dark Horse Comics ended, he asked Robert Lee to integrate the copyright of "Dawn of the Living Dead", and then find an opportunity to have a good talk with Zach Schneider.


    Zach Schneider can not only create great value in the first two movies, but also can play a great role in the eyes of giants in the future.


    While Ronan was talking to Gilmour del Toro, Navas and Frank Gusta, the owner of Lionsgate, had been watching him.


    "That''s Ronan Anderson?" Frank Gusta asked.


    Navas quickly replied: "Yes, it is him."


    Frank Gusta thought of the failure of digging Fox Animation Department last time, and said: "In the second line, they are a strong competitor."


    Navas said: "Relativistic entertainment should not be underestimated."


    Frank Gusta said: "In the past two years, we have not developed as fast as expected. I did not expect this relativity entertainment to develop so fast."


    I don''t know why, he always feels that the early development route of Relativity Entertainment seems to be similar to Lionsgate''s plan.


    Lionsgate plans to open up the situation with horror films, and use small-cost films to make big gains. Relativity Entertainment can''t help but get a "Blair the Witch" out, and also created a number of horror film series.


    This is the path that Lionsgate is going to take, leaving Lionsgate nowhere to go?


    Relativity Entertainment is in the front step by step. Lionsgate, whether it is planning or execution, let alone following the Relativity Entertainment, it is almost impossible to see the other side.


    Frank Gusta remembered what Navas had said, and asked: "Relativity Entertainment also has films ready for the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film?"


    Navas replied: "It has already been declared, and the screening will begin in these two days."


    In the most basic entry rules of Oscars, the film must be released before the new year, and the scale of release in Los Angeles has to be less than three theaters.


    "A movie bought from the East?" Frank Gusta muttered, "Similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"?"


    Navas tells the truth: "They are all martial arts movies but the director is not Ang Lee. I don''t think they pose a big threat to us, and at most they are nominated for Best Foreign Language Film."


    Frank Gusta nodded: "Not every Eastern movie is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and strictly speaking, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is just dressed in an oriental coat, so Oscar will favor this film."


    Navas is confident: ""City of God" is more suitable for this awards season than the new film bought by Ronan Anderson in terms of awards and the market."


    "You still have to pay more attention." Frank Gusta has been in the business district for many years, reminding: "Don''t underestimate Ronan Anderson. This young man can do this, he must have his uniqueness."


    Navas quickly said: "I understand." But he was confident in his vision: "In other respects, Lionsgate may have a certain gap with Relativity Entertainment, but the two films "City of God" and "Hero", I believe that in terms of awards and the market, we can all beat Relativity Entertainment."


    Frank Gusta also knew that he should give encouragement to his subordinates at the right time, rather than shock, and said, "I am waiting for your good news."


    Navas took another look at Ronan. Many people said that Ronan Anderson''s vision was particularly good, but he really missed "The City of God".


    Only willing to bid for US$5 million...Can US$5 million buy such a well-received film?


    Let''s see who has a better vision now!


    Navas knows very well that because they are both award-winning films, the distribution methods of "City of God" and "Hero" are almost exactly the same. They started with ten theaters in North America, and the cities they selected were concentrated in Los Angeles and New York, then expanded The scale of the movie, waiting for the Oscar nominations to be announced, began to be released on a large scale.


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 Chapter 425： Highlight results

    With the sound of footsteps, Connie, who was sitting in front of the president''s office, raised her head and saw an old-fashioned Oriental man walking with the receptionist.


    There was also an interpreter who accompanied the old adult man. Before the receptionist could speak, the interpreter was in the eyes of the oriental man and said first: "Miss Connie, Director Zhang wants to see Mr. Anderson."


    Connie knew who the Eastern man was, and immediately asked Ronan, and then led him into the office.


    "Director Zhang." Ronan shook hands with the other person politely, without an interpreter, and said directly in Chinese, "Didn''t you return home?"


    "Hero" is about to be released on the other side of the Pacific, and the distribution of the East is done by themselves.


    Director Zhang has a simple smile on his face: "Something happened temporarily, the ticket was changed, and I will go back the day after tomorrow. There is still some time before the screening, so I can''t make it in time."


    Ronan could guess that this one should never forget the Oscar, and he is worried about North America.


    Others don''t know, but he knows how deep his Oscar complex is.


    "Don''t worry about the overseas release of "Hero"." Now that Ronan has obtained the international copyright of this film, he naturally wants to maximize his interests: "When the list of Oscar nominations for this year is announced, the film will be released worldwide."


    Director Zhang tentatively asked: "Is there any hope of getting the best foreign language film Oscar?"


    Seeing his look full of expectations, Ronan did not want to say something foolish: "No one can guarantee the best foreign language film award. Even if all the work is done, it depends on luck. But the best foreign language film nomination is still very promising. of."


    Director Zhang hasn''t been in the movie circle for a day or two. Who can pack a ticket for awards? He came here today mainly for another matter.


    "Mr. Anderson, "Hero" has just been released in North America. Isn''t the ten theaters a bit too small?" Director Zhang obviously felt a little bit: "This has too little influence."


    The international distribution rights of "Hero" are sold to Embassy Pictures, but it does not mean that the international distribution has nothing to do with him anymore. The profits generated are indeed irrelevant, but it can bring a real name!


    As long as the film sells well internationally, he will definitely dominate the entire country.


    But at the beginning of the ten theaters in North America, how much can they sell at the box office? When the data is transmitted to the country, others don¡¯t care about the number of theaters that are showing, but only say that Lao Zhang, your film only sold for tens of thousands of dollars in North America for a week...


    It is neither good-looking nor good-sounding.


    People from other North American film companies can¡¯t understand this mentality at all, but Ronan can guess one or two, saying: ¡°Director Zhang, look forward to the long-term. Embassy Pictures¡¯ release strategy is most conducive to Chong¡¯ao. Use click to control word-of-mouth, the most word-of-mouth marketing, wait for the Oscar nomination for best foreign language film, and then expand the screening..."


    Director Zhang wanted to say something, but Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "Mr. Zhang, if "Hero" can be nominated for the best foreign language film, the other things are nothing."


    "This is the same as "Infernal Affairs"." Director Zhang has not given up his mind.


    Ronan simply said: "Let¡¯s put it this way, in the internal evaluation of Embassy Pictures, the market sizes of "Infernal Affairs" and "Hero" are completely different. If "Infernal Affairs" counts as one star, "Hero" is four stars. Embassy Pictures has formulated the most common release plan for "Infernal Affairs", which is no different from the independent small productions bought from Eastern Europe and Central Asia for tens of thousands of dollars. Unlike "Hero", we treat Hollywood first-line productions. Way to do red prize distribution."


    Director Zhang is a little anxious, thinking that the North American data of the film will be more beautiful, which will not only bring more prestige to himself, but also drive the domestic box office.


    But Hollywood¡¯s distribution and awards are completely different from those in China, and can only follow the operation of the publisher.


    After talking for a few more words, Director Zhang took the initiative to leave, intending to wait for the premiere to be held in China, after running the most important publicity activities, and immediately return to Los Angeles.


    Even if it is an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film, it is worth it.


    Ronan did not deceive the director Zhang. The treatment of "Hero" and "Infernal Affairs" in the embassy film industry is very different.


    The latter has very limited value in the North American market.


    As soon as mid-December, "Infernal Affairs" was promoted to North American theaters by the Embassy Pictures. Taking into account the type of film and the audience, the eight theaters that were released in the first week were all near the Chinese communities in the United States.


    Even so, the performance of the film is very average, only 25680 US dollars in the first weekend three days, an average of more than US$000 per library.


    This box office result also means that "Infernal Affairs" does not have any opportunity to expand its screenings, and it will be downgraded after three or four weeks in the theater.


    Embassy Pictures is the most optimistic expectation that the North American box office of this film will be around $150,000.


    To achieve profitability, we must rely on offline operations.


    The exclusivity and cultural barriers in the North American market are very obvious.


    Ronan has always been clear that the greatest effect of "Infernal Affairs" on the entertainment of relativity lies in the remake.


    In fact, the release of "Hero" is similar to "Infernal Affairs". In the early stage, except for the special screenings for judges and film critics, other theaters are very close to the Chinese community.


    Embassy Pictures has already taken the lead in expanding the scale of screenings. After the Oscar nominations are announced, "Hero" will definitely be expanded regardless of whether it is nominated for Best Picture or not.


    Most of the theaters planned to expand their screenings are also organized around the Chinese community.


    After all, this film is not "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The biggest audience group is still Chinese audiences gathered in North America.


    The distribution must be targeted and cannot be done based on imagination. The Embassy Pictures has done a lot of market research and then formulated a distribution plan based on the actual situation.


    For a movie like "Hero", regardless of the actual situation, using the winning theater in a place far away from the Chinese community, it may be vomiting blood.


    Before Christmas, "Hero" ended the first weekend screening, and the first weekend screening of "City of God" also ended.


    In fact, the distribution strategies of these award-winning films are basically the same.


    "Boss, got it! Get the statistics!"


    In the office area of ??Lionsgate, a young man with glasses walked into Navas'' office and said: "The statistics just finished!"


    Navas temporarily put aside his work: "These art theaters are troublesome, and statistically they are not as convenient as commercial theaters."


    Many art theaters actually only have a single theater, or even only one hall in the theater, and the related facilities are not advanced. In terms of statistics and networking, it is incomparable to commercial chain theaters with rich wealth.


    But the survival of art theaters is not easy. It is good to have so many theaters insisting on showing art films, and there is no way to ask for more.


    Navas took the report, glanced at it, and said, "165214 million US dollars? Not bad, it''s a good start."


    Calculated in this way, the average single-tube box office is as high as $1.65 million!


    Although it¡¯s incomparable with a movie like "Chicago" that has been screened in a single movie theater with 10,000 dollars, "City of God" is a Brazilian film after all. It can be said that Lionsgate has achieved such results in North America The initial success.


    "That''s right, Lindner." Navas asked again: "Heroes released by Embassy Pictures, do you know how the results are?"


    Lindner had just seen the relevant statistics from last weekend and still had an impression, and said: "Hero" also started with 10 theaters and received more than 280,000 U.S. dollars last weekend. Yes, the single library is 2.89 million U.S. dollars.


    "What?" Navas''s first reaction was not to believe it, and said with doubts: "An oriental movie, the average single-library screening score can be 2.89 million US dollars? Are you kidding."


    Linnard, the glasses man, didn''t know what to say.


    Navas reacted quickly: "Is this true?"


    Linnard can only tell the truth: "Yes, the single-library box office of "Hero" is 2.89 million US dollars."


    Navas couldn''t understand at all: "How could this be? How could it be better than "City of God" at the box office?"


    Although this is just a point of view, it can also illustrate some problems.


    Linnard lowered his tone and tentatively said: "Maybe... it may be related to the distribution strategy of Embassy Pictures."


    Navas looked at him curiously Linnard gave a light cough and continued: "It is said that the Embassy Pictures contacted the movie theater specifically for "Hero". In addition to two convenient judges and media Apart from the critics, the rest are close to the Chinese community."


    He looked at Navas and continued: "Chinese people like to live together in groups. In this way, "Hero" will have a stable audience source."


    "No wonder." Navas nodded slightly: "Ronan Anderson has done enough preparations."


    In contrast, the movie theaters of "City of God" cannot be so targeted, which is also the unique advantage of "Hero".


    Navas waved his hand: "Okay, go ahead."


    When Linnard left, Navas couldn''t help thinking. Even if "Hero" has a natural advantage and can get such a good box office result, I am afraid the quality of the film cannot be ignored.


    There have been many discourse films shown in North America in the past, but how many of them have excellent box office?


    Did Ronan Anderson bought another movie with unlimited commercial potential?


    As soon as "City of God" was screened, it was set aside by "Hero"...


    Navas shook his head and changed his mind. After all, the two films follow the award-winning operation route. It is too early to say who is higher and lower is too early. After the Oscar has the results later, the film will be expanded to show each other. Market revenue capability.


    "City of God" may not be able to overtake "Hero".


    After all, "Hero" is completely different from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Ronan Anderson can never make another "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", right?


    Then he won¡¯t invest in filming and production in the future, just go to the East to buy and release the film...


    The awards season has just begun. In the past, many films have been screened well, and after their expanded releases, they completely hit the streets.


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 Chapter 426： Conscience masterpiece

    While North America began to screen "Hero", Ronan also paid attention to the Oriental film market. After all, "Hero" is a landmark or milestone in the development of the Oriental film market.


    Embassy Pictures Oriental Branch also collected real market responses for the first time.


    The film "Hero" can be said to be a huge success.


    For movies like this, the key is the box office. It is no exaggeration to use the word "hot show".


    The market is not so hot, so cold weather, heavy snowfall, audiences line up to buy tickets, many people who have not been in the cinema for more than ten years can also enter the theater at their own expense.


    This is a scene that Oriental filmmakers have been waiting for for many years.


    Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi made this movie. They were rushing to the market and the box office. They also predicted that it would not be broken, but they only thought that it would cost 50 or 60 million at the box office, and at most 80 million at the box office.


    But a week after the release, the box office met expectations, and it can be said that many people dare not even think about it.


    The huge potential of the Oriental film market has revealed the tip of the iceberg, giving Oriental filmmakers and the film industry great confidence and hope.


    Hollywood now recognizes that the Oriental film market is "an unexplored diamond mine." To excavate and occupy it is the work that Ronan will spend his energy in the next stage.


    "Hero" brings not only the box office, but also the hot discussion that is close to the attention of the whole people. Although it is not as good as the "Titanic" that was directly named by the leader, it is not much worse.


    As the box office skyrocketed, the reports and discussions of "Hero" in newspapers, TV, and the Internet were heated and controversial.


    In many cases, controversy is not a bad thing for a movie, and some Hollywood movies even gouge their minds to cause huge controversy.


    In the East, there are also two factions of "Protecting the British" and "Inverting the British".


    So many people are talking about "Hero", which shows that everyone cares about "Hero", which is also a good thing.


    It''s better than launching a film, silently, no one is watching.


    Compared with the controversy between the ¡°British¡± and ¡°British¡± factions in the East, ¡°Hero¡± has almost won unanimous praise from the media, audiences, and critics under the word-of-mouth marketing operation of Embassy Pictures.


    As the screening time increased, more and more viewers saw this film, and related word-of-mouth bans were lifted.


    The Rotten Tomatoes website, which uses professional film critics as the basis for scoring, has updated the Rotten Tomatoes Index of "Hero". Not only is the film marked as fresh, the freshness is as high as 96%!


    Even the popcorn index scored by movie fans is as high as 92%!


    In terms of idb, users scored an average of 82 points.


    Although these related scoring data will continue to decline over time, to have such a reputation, apart from others, the word-of-mouth marketing of Embassy Pictures is at least successful.


    These data representing the reputation of "Hero" are no worse than "City of God" released by Lionsgate.


    The freshness of the latter rotten tomatoes is 95%, and the idb score is 88 points.


    However, the North American box office gap between the two films is further widening. "Hero" was screened for ten days and the North American box office totaled 7.89 million US dollars.


    "City of God" is only $170,000.


    The scale of the two films has not been expanded. When the Oscar voting is approaching, blindly expanding the screening is not conducive to word-of-mouth control.


    As long as the quality of this kind of award-winning film is guaranteed, word-of-mouth is like a so-called scandal surrounding the film, which will be controlled by the operator.


    As many scandals are deliberately speculated, the good reputation of award-winning movies will inevitably be mixed with a lot of water.


    Ronan is satisfied with all aspects of "Hero", and the response from the Eastern market is also expected.


    However, the film is currently being screened in the East and North America, and screenings in other countries and regions will be conducted after the Oscar nominations or even the North American box office has reached a certain level.


    The popularity of "Hero" in the East is actually conducive to the international distribution of Embassy Pictures. After all, the East is a big country and has a huge influence on its surroundings. The entire East Asia and even the Pan Pacific region of Asia will even be positively affected.


    Ronan remembers that the domestic box office of this "Hero" was as high as nearly 250 million soft sister coins, which accounted for as much as 40% of the total annual box office of the Oriental film market.


    Although the "Inverted British" faction had the upper hand and the negative reputation of "Hero" became the mainstream, no one can ignore the positive effect of the film on the entire market.


    And after ten years, the voices of overturning the case for "Hero" are endless. Many people, including the activists of the "Inverted British" faction back then, said that they underestimated the film.


    Indeed, many people scolded "Hero" out of conformity, and had a mentality of beating a dog in the water.


    On the other hand, there is no harm if there is no comparison. Compared with the commercial productions of many famous directors and Zhang Guoshi''s own commercial productions, "Hero" can be regarded as a conscientious masterpiece in every respect.


    Like "Three Shots" and those group gymnastics movies, the quality is much worse than "Hero".


    Before the new week came, Ronan went to Embassy Pictures to learn about the publicity and public relations of "Hero". Embassy Pictures has a professional team responsible for these specific tasks. It is no longer necessary for him to do it himself, as long as he is well controlled. The general direction is fine.


    In the office, Ronan picked up a box of beautifully made "Hero" CDs and said, "Is this a DVD to be sent to the judges?"


    "Yes." Danny Donald, who is in charge of international affairs, said: "Oriental manufacturers are responsible for the production. It was shipped to Los Angeles just last week."


    The CD-ROM was beautifully made from packaging to bonus items, and even felt like an artwork. Ronan opened it and looked at it, quite satisfied.


    The DVDs given to the Oscar judges to watch the film, of course, cannot be ordinary goods sold in the market.


    Strictly speaking, this is a gift, and it is a gift that meets the regulations of the college.


    In the past, the college stipulated that video tapes of judges could be given to watch candidate films, but now the college stipulates that DVDs can be given away.


    But the specific standards are not expressly stipulated.


    Ten years ago, most people were very disciplined, but this kind of thing is afraid that someone will start it, and it will get worse after the beginning.


    This is similar to the situation of marrying in many places in Ronan''s previous life. Once something begins, there will be an endless stream of latecomers, which will form a so-called new custom that is actually a bad habit.


    Public relations is also a new custom for Oscars.


    Ronan asked, "How about copy security control?"


    "Our people and the people from the producer are watching all the time." Danny Donald is a Chinese, and he knows how much the cultural market is there: "Director Zhang¡¯s deputy keeps the copies personally. Not only does he suppress the CD and is there, he sleeps with the copies. box."


    Ronan nodded: "It''s their interests."


    Daniel Donald said: "They and our anti-piracy work is done very well. There is currently no high-definition version of piracy, but the piracy over there has been rampant."


    Ronan asked again: "What is the specific situation?"


    Danny Donald replied immediately: "The Internet over there is full of pirated copies taken by the cinema."


    Ronan said, "This is too difficult to prevent."


    The gun version problem is really difficult to solve, and there are also in North America. However, there are relevant laws and regulations. If caught, you will face heavier penalties. Because the film market has just started, the relevant laws and regulations are not perfect, resulting in illegal costs. Very low.


    "In fact, our films are also constantly facing the threat of piracy over there." Danny Donald said with some helplessness: "If it were not for the piracy problem, "Hurricane Rescue" would have an extra $2 million at the box office there. "


    Ronan can only say: "The film market over there has just started, and the relevant laws, regulations and enforcement penalties are not perfect, and we have no good solutions."


    "Hurricane Rescue" won 41.02 million soft sister coins in the East at the box office, which is actually quite good. If converted into US dollars, Embassy Pictures also has a share of nearly US$800,000.


    Excluding inputs including labor and branch announcements, the net profit is also US$500,000.


    Although this is incomparable with the traditionally strong Hollywood market, the profits generated by it on a global scale are also above the middle level.


    Danny Donald added: "The 13% box office share over there is too low, and many international publishers are complaining."


    Ronan nodded: "Thirteen percent is very low."


    Ass decides the head. From the standpoint of a movie businessman, of course, the higher the score, the better.


    "I don''t know when it will be changed Danny Donald sighed.


    Ronan shrugged: "This is not something we can decide."


    Regarding the bilateral WTO agreement between China and the United States, it is difficult for a single individual or even a group of companies to promote it.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that this share ratio is estimated to be maintained for another ten years.


    Later, when the two parties negotiated the WTO again, they signed a memorandum on the cultural market including movies, which increased the share of imported movies to 25%.


    "Danny, "The Bournemouth 2" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" will be submitted to the relevant departments of the East for review as soon as possible." Ronan specifically urged: "These two films are our key projects next year, and we will strive to pass the big scissors as soon as possible. Audit, if there are sensitive areas, we can also have time to modify."


    "Okay." Danny Donald is directly in charge of the Oriental branch and said: "A lot of our companies are sitting at the front. The problem should not be big."


    Ronan said again: "If you have any questions, please contact me in time."


    With him, a person who knows the East, in fact, the films invested by Shahai Entertainment will avoid all kinds of minefields during the script writing stage, and there will be basically no content that touches the sensitive nerves of the big cut.


    This can also be said to be a unique advantage of films produced by Relativity Entertainment.


    Exchanged some opinions with Danny Donald about the Oriental film market. Ronan left the Embassy Pictures and went to an old warehouse in Burbank. Wen Ziren, who has officially signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment, is working on "Saw Cry" Make preliminary preparations.

 Chapter 427： Bloody and cruel

    Heading north along the intercontinental highway, to the north of Burbank near the San Fernando Valley, Ronan got off the car and entered a small old warehouse.


    Since the warehouse has just been rented and has not yet been remodeled, the garbage from many places has been piled up and has not been shipped out.


    "Wait! Don''t move yet!"


    Wen Ziren¡¯s shout came from the front, and he said loudly to several workers: ¡°Don¡¯t remove the toilet pipes and toilets! Don¡¯t clean this toilet, just keep it as it is now! It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay to be messy! Open that window , Ventilate, let off the smell."


    Ronan could tell that Wen Ziren had entered a state.


    On the other side, Ray Warner was relatively silent, turning around in the warehouse with a pen and paper, constantly writing and drawing, and only greeted Ronan when he met Ronan.


    Ronan knows very well that the combination of Wen Ziren and Ray Warner is entirely based on Wen Ziren.


    Ronan walked over after Wen Ziren confessed his work. Wen Ziren came over to shake hands with Ronan: "Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan said, "James, you''re welcome, just call me Ronan."


    He was about to shake hands with Wen Ziren. Wen Ziren found that his hands were grey, so he quickly withdrew his hands, and said embarrassedly, "My hands are too dirty."


    Ronan didn''t care, and asked, "Is it going well?"


    Wen Ziren said: "The warehouse has just been rented out. It is not a big problem to clean it up."


    In fact, money is easy to handle.


    Ronan said, "I will leave you in charge of this project."


    "Thank you." Wen Ziren was a little moved: "Ronan, thank you for your trust."


    Ronan smiled and said, "James, I believe in your ability."


    The entire project invested 1.5 million U.S. dollars, placed in today''s Shahai Entertainment, it can be said to be a veritable low-cost production.


    Wen Ziren took Ronan around in the warehouse, talking about future filming plans based on the script.


    This also reassures Ronan, the producer.


    For such a small production, Ronan also dared to let the director play his role appropriately. To put it bluntly, if the investment of 1.5 million US dollars is ruined, Wen Ziren¡¯s directorial future will basically be over, but Relativity Entertainment has little influence. .


    Relativity Entertainment now has such capital.


    Entering the management office of the warehouse, Ronan immediately stopped and stood in front of a sofa and looked carefully.


    There was a puppet sitting on the sofa. The puppet was wearing a black suit and a red bow tie. His pale and gloomy face seemed to be stained with blood, and his body was full of evil.


    Maybe it''s because of the relationship that has watched "Saw Cry", Ronan thinks this puppet is super charming, evil charm!


    Ronan pointed to the puppet and asked, "James, did you do this?"


    Wen Ziren smiled embarrassedly and said: "It''s called Billy, I did it."


    Ronan nodded. Billy the puppet was once a famous character. In countless Internet posts and Internet works, he can be called a movie character who is just as mythological as Jiu Shu.


    "Not bad." Ronan glanced at Billy again. "It looks scary."


    Wen Ziren simply said: "This puppet, in fact, I borrowed from the famous Italian horror film master Dario Aquido''s "Blood Red at Night" and transformed it into this puppet based on the murderer''s setting."


    Ronan asked concerned: "There will be no copyright issues, right?"


    "No." Wen Ziren is very confident about this: "Just borrowed from the setting, the external image is completely different."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "Do you have any thoughts about actors?"


    Wen Ziren smiled, and said: "I came to Hollywood not long after Lei and I were not very familiar with the circle. I have to trouble you in this respect..."


    "Yeah." Ronan said directly: "I will let Shahai Entertainment send an announcement to recruit actors."


    Tobin Bell should be an old actor, such a person is very easy to find in the circle, and let me inquire about it later.


    "Oh, that''s right." Wen Ziren seemed to think of something, and said: "Lei wants to play one of the roles. No extra pay is required."


    Ronan is unambiguous: "Yes, you can discuss this with Lei."


    Shahai Entertainment signed a long-term contract with Wen Ziren and Ray Warner. This "Chain Saw" is also paid according to industry practices, and the two people''s remuneration totals $50,000.


    As for Wen Ziren''s worries about increasing the risk of investment, it is nothing in Ronan''s eyes.


    Wen Ziren is a veritable newcomer director in Hollywood, and he has to coordinate in all aspects, such as buying ketchup for making props, and pig intestines for human intestines.


    Blood and cruelty are also one of the selling points of this film.


    In Wen Ziren''s words, it is an interpretation of human nature with blood.


    "I designed a lot of **** shots." Wen Ziren handed the sub-shots he had drawn to Ronan, and said: "For example, to get out of the shackles to cut his legs, the steel crack jaw helmet removes the head from the mouth. split into two¡­¡­"


    He explained: "Such cruel scenes directly test people''s psychological endurance, making people creepy and feeling that human life is so fragile. It produces an endless fear from the depths of the heart. After fear is the despair of life."


    Ronan carefully looked through the shots of the artwork and changed to another director. In order to achieve the goal Wen Ziren said, the budget of 1.5 million US dollars was not enough.


    But Wen Ziren shouldn''t be a big problem.


    A famous person once said that Wen Ziren comes with two attributes: the master of horror halo and the special effects aura halo.


    The former can increase the horror sensory effects of his horror films by 50%; the latter can increase the special effects of the movie by 20% at the same cost.


    In this respect, Wen Ziren is similar to Michael Bay. While making big money for the film company, he also saves a lot of investment in production.


    Such a director is a good director in the eyes of a Hollywood studio.


    Artists like David Lynch and Woody Allen are really weak for the film company in front of Wen Ziren and Michael Bay.


    Plasma and pig intestine are easy to handle, and they are not a problem for Hollywood studios.


    Ronan will let people prepare in advance, the first part of "Chain Saw" is fine, and more and more plasma will be needed later.


    Blood and violence must be the biggest selling point of this series.


    Speaking of blood and horror, Wen Ziren seemed to have lingering fears, and he couldn¡¯t believe what he said: ¡°I¡¯m actually very courageous. When I watch other horror movies, I see the blood splashing and the blood flying. Frightened and blindfolded."


    Ronan smiled and said, "James, you have to train your courage."


    Could this happen? The cowardly director was born a horror movie wizard, but he was scared to death by his own horror movie...


    I remember when I was in school, there was a ghost story on the radio. Many people were rumoring that he was scared to death.


    Perhaps, after Wen Ziren went through such a creative process, those things that once frightened him no longer frightened him.


    Before leaving, Ronan exhorted: "James, there is one thing you need to pay attention to. You must give the movie enough suspense so that it can be distinguished from the horror films that were purely **** and cruel in the past, and let the audience feel that this horror film is different. "


    Wen Ziren solemnly said: "I will pay more attention to this aspect."


    Ronan added, "But it can''t be complicated and obscure."


    "I understand." Wen Ziren is obviously a sensible person.


    Ronan didn''t say much, and left immediately.


    In addition to **** cruelty and tricky killings, Suspense is also the best in the series.


    Appropriate increase in suspense can make the audience watch it enthusiastically.


    Hitchcock once said that several people gathered around a table to talk about baseball. If the audience knew in advance that there was a bomb under the table that would explode in 5 minutes, then this prompt would create strong suspense and make the audience very concerned. This talk about baseball scene.


    But if the audience didn''t know that there was a bomb, these people talked for 5 minutes, and then the bomb suddenly exploded and blasted the people to pieces. The audience was just shocked. And for these people''s 5 minutes of talking about baseball , I feel a little dull.


    Wen Ziren once undoubtedly did a very good job.


    For example, at the end of the movie, the body slowly stood up and said in a contemptuous and sincere manner: Many people don''t know how to cherish, but it''s not you, and it''s not you anymore.


    The suspenseful story and the depth of humanity are there, but the director makes the heart that has become softened again to beat violently, shocking people and leaving some puzzles again. For example, do those with broken legs survive? Is the confined person dead or alive? What will the jigsaw do after it leaves? This kind of suspenseful and open ending makes it difficult to get out of it for a while.


    The classic of Chainsaw One is that the content is richer and deeper. Not only is the story full of suspense, but the director also uses a lot of suspense skills in the chapters, but the structure is not obscure and complicated.


    For commercial films, obscurity and complexity are simply the natural enemies of the audience, as well as a weapon to drive profits.


    In fact, one of the movies that the average audience hates the most is the mystery.


    Perhaps playing mystery will make many critics describe it as artistic and complacent because ordinary people cannot understand it, but it is too terrible for commercial films.


    After leaving the warehouse studio, Ronan did not go to the company again, and returned directly to Beverly Hills. Christmas was approaching, and the manor was a little deserted.


    The housekeeper Nikia and a few workers are also reuniting with their families. There are not many people in the huge manor.


    After dinner, Ronan walked around in the garden and returned to the study. He read and processed mail as usual. When it was near ten o''clock, he suddenly received a call.


    "Ronan, it''s me, Avril! Are you in Beverly Hills? Do you have time? I''m at Beverly Club."


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 Chapter 428： Shrink

    The Beverly Club is located on Mulholland Road. Because Beverly Hills is home to many Hollywood practitioners, even the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Twentieth Century Fox are located in Beverly Hills. Beverly Club often undertakes Hollywood Some activities in the circle.


    There is a small gathering of the pop music circle here tonight.


    When Ronan arrived, he saw a lot of familiar people, such as the True Destiny group that Will Smith introduced to him.


    He didn''t know the other black women, but Beyonc¨¦ still remembers it. After all, the sturdy figure and the thick legs comparable to a weightlifter are really impressive.


    Because of Avril Lavigne, Ronan has paid attention to the pop music scene during this period. It seems that Beyonc¨¦ is the most popular among the real goddess, especially among the black community.


    Perhaps this kind of woman with huge buttocks and elephant legs is most in line with black aesthetics.


    I vaguely remember that a few very famous basketball players in the NBA used to find female partners of this type.


    It seems that the Kardashian women are all of this type, and they are also based on NBA.


    Perhaps in a certain game, nine of the ten players on the field have played with Kardashian women.


    These players can sing "drink a river together" after the game.


    Think about the Kardashian family, and then think about the data collected by Lindsay Bill and the research and consulting company. It can only be said that women can make a fortune by operating themselves well.


    Ronan greeted several people he knew and saw Avril Lavigne in the corner of the banquet hall.


    Even in such formal occasions, Avril Lavigne is still dressed in T-shirts, jeans, canvas shoes and smoky makeup. The only difference from the last time I met is that the long pink hair that was dyed and dyed is probably more dazzling.


    Just like the rock punk little witch who is rapidly becoming popular.


    Sitting across from Avril Lavigne was another girl, who seemed a bit familiar.


    The girl is not very old, she is probably sixteen or seventeen years old. She has a relatively rare brown-red long hair and is wearing a little pink dress. She looks very pure.


    "What are you, aren''t you just a small singer who just became famous?" The girl''s voice was a little hoarse.


    Avril Lavigne is not a good girl, she sneered: "Cut, then what are you? A mad boy!"


    These words seemed to hit the red-haired girl''s sore spot. The red-haired girl stood up, and Avril snorted disdainfully: "Why? Not convinced, you go out and ask, how many people know you now?"


    The red-haired girl was flushed, and she didn''t know how to refute it for a while, because she had been doing her best since she became famous four years ago.


    "Don''t be angry, Lindsay."


    A sturdy man walked over and stood beside the red-haired girl: "Okay, calm down?"


    He looked at Avril Lavigne opposite, with a bad expression: "You are so rude! Hurry up and apologize to Miss Luohan."


    Avril Lavigne curled her lips, too lazy to talk to this inexplicable man.


    The eyes of the stout man became sharp in an instant, and the look of a natural vulture suddenly became a bit scary.


    Avril Lavigne also stood up subconsciously, tit-for-tat, and quietly grabbed the drink cup in front of her with one hand, seeming to start a fight if there was a difference.


    But before she could catch the drink glass, her wrist was caught by a hand extending from the back.


    "Who..." Avril turned her head to look.


    Ronan patted her shoulder gently: "It''s me."


    "You are here." Although Avril Lavigne is not afraid of the two people opposite, she also breathed a sigh of relief: "Ronan, you came just right."


    Ronan glanced at the other side. This was a public occasion, but the two sides were actually quite restrained.


    At such a close distance, Ronan had already recognized who the two opposing people were. The stout man was Jackie Phoenix, the younger brother of Ruifan Phoenix who had taken drugs.


    The red-haired girl looked pretty good from a distance, but it was a bit scary at close range. From the forehead to the cheeks to the neck, and even the shoulders exposed outside the dress, there were dense freckles, as if the foundation could not be covered.


    Ronan knows that his aesthetics are somewhat different from that of Westerners, and it is difficult to understand the beauty of Westerners'' freckles. In his eyes, facing people like Lindsay Lohan who can eat with spots, the taste is not so heavy.


    Even better than Will Smith, who dared to single out the Williams sisters!


    Jacques Phoenix is ??in the film industry, has recognized who Ronan is, and immediately fell silent.


    Lindsay Lohan didn''t have so many thoughts, and pulled Rajaquin Phoenix by the arm, and urged: "Jacquen..."


    "Sorry, Mr. Anderson." Jackie Phoenix knows who can''t offend: "I''m sorry to disturb you and your friends."


    Lindsay Lohan turned to look at Jacques Phoenix, then looked back at Ronan, not quite understanding what happened.


    Of course, if she could figure it out, it wouldn''t be Lindsay Lohan.


    Avril Lavigne is also a bit inexplicable. Why did this stout man shrink just now?


    But when she saw Ronan next to her, she instantly realized that the two people opposite were actors. Ronan seemed to be a very famous producer, and he seemed to be a Hollywood billionaire?


    Ronan said calmly, "It doesn''t matter. Jacques, we are not the parties."


    Jacques Phoenix is ??not an idiot. He immediately understood Ronan''s meaning and pulled Lindsay Lohan: "Apologize to the lady."


    "Why?" Lindsay Lohan''s voice rose instantly.


    Jacques Phoenix suddenly felt that he was really fainted by getting involved with such a woman.


    He is a wise man and nodded to Avril Lavigne: "This lady, I''m very sorry, but I didn''t figure out the situation."


    Avril Lavigne wanted to curl her mouth subconsciously, but she felt Ronan squeeze her wrist slightly, and waved her hand seemingly, "It''s okay."


    Jackie Phoenix looked at Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, it''s nice to meet you."


    Ronan nodded slightly to him: "Me too."


    "Hey..." Lindsay Lohan is still confused: "Jacqueen, what are you doing?"


    Jackie Phoenix ignored Lindsay Lohan: "We have a chance to talk another day."


    Ronan replied casually: "Yes."


    No longer paying attention to Lindsay Lohan, Jacques Phoenix turned and left directly.


    Lindsay Lohan looked at Jacques Phoenix in disbelief: "How can you do this? How can you not recognize people when you pull it out..."


    Ronan was too lazy to go to see Lindsay Lohan again, and said to Avril: "Let''s go."


    Although the banquet hall was large and noisy, it also attracted some people''s attention. Avril quickly followed Ronan out of the banquet hall.


    Lindsay Lohan stood there with fire in her heart but didn''t know how to vent. Suddenly there was an inexplicable desire. She hurried out of the banquet hall and went directly to the parking lot. He found a corner with no one and took it out of her handbag. A small paper bag, shaking hands took out the tin foil...


    Ronan did not leave the club for the time being, and went to the hall with Avril Lavigne, found a place to sit down, and asked about tonight.


    "A few of us were chatting, and she suddenly intervened." Avril shrugged and said, "I don''t know where I offended her, and I spoke to me everywhere, secretly mocking me for being out of fashion and not being a good person. Probably that''s it. Meaning, when other people saw that we were about to quarrel, they all left. I had a few arguments with her."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Lindsey Lohan, a girl star who became famous very early."


    Avril Lavigne curled her lips: "Excessive girl star." She smoothed a strand of fan hair that had fallen down behind her head, and asked: "Ronan, the man just now is an actor? Is he afraid of you?"


    "I can''t talk about it, I''m afraid it''s too exaggerated." Ronan simply explained: "He is an actor, I am a producer, and he is a relatively successful producer. I guess he doesn''t want to make trouble with me. Stiff."


    Avril Lavigne said: "If it weren''t for you, I might be in trouble next."


    Ronan asked directly, "Are you planning to do something with someone?"


    "No, how is it possible?" Avril thought of Ronan holding her wrist, and said: "I''m just taking precautions. That guy is a man, not only very strong, but he doesn''t seem to be a good person yet."


    Ronan said: "In public, he won''t be so good."


    Avril Lavigne shrugged: "That''s not necessarily true. There are a lot of fights between stars!"


    Hearing what she said, Ronan felt that it made sense Whether it was the gossip scandal in the past or the current hearsay, it is not uncommon for Hollywood celebrities to be openly upset and even hands-on.


    There are people who shoot guns and helicopters at their weddings.


    Most Hollywood stars have not received higher education. Once people become famous, they will inevitably swell. Many Hollywood stars believe that Laozi is the number one in the world. It is normal for conflicts to intensify.


    Yes, because of women fighting, the relationship between men and women in Hollywood is chaotic. You slept with my wife and I was taller. Your boyfriend''s **** incidents are endless. Meeting in public is like meeting enemies.


    Ronan still reminded: "If you can''t do it, or don''t do it with people."


    Avril Lavigne probably got closer and asked: "Worry I will suffer?" She grunted and said, "I fight very hard. In my home town, no one dares to provoke me."


    Ronan looked at Avril''s heavy smoky makeup, and seemed a little bit like a little sister.


    "By the way, Ivy." Ronan changed the subject at the right time: "I haven''t congratulated you on the record sales."


    Avril Lavigne grinned and replied politely: "Thank you."


    Ronan said, "You are welcome."


    "Didn''t you say that my records are selling big, do you want to celebrate for me?" Avril reminded: "You won''t forget it?"


    Ronan opened his hands and said, "Of course I didn''t forget."


    Avril Lavigne said immediately: "Well, let''s find a place to drink!"


    "You are not old enough to go to the bar. It''s troublesome." Ronan said the truth: "You are now popular and easy to be recognized."


    "Excuse!" Avril Lavigne pouted.


    Ronan said, "Why don''t you go to me, there are tens of thousands of bottles in my cellar."


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 Chapter 429： Want to be a good person

    The manor, which covers a huge area, is brightly lit, but it looks unusually quiet. Only in the small living room of the main building''s future world near the wine cellar, there are occasional voices.


    There was a bar on the left side of the small living room with a few bottles of top champagne. Ronan took two glasses and poured a glass of champagne for Avril, who was sitting across from the bar.


    "This is Berland Champagne." Ronan said simply: "It was once designated by Queen Victoria as the royal champagne of the British royal family."


    Avril took a sip and said, "Is this the one that often appears in James Bond movies?"


    Ronan nodded: "This is this one, one of Hollywood''s darlings."


    Avril Lavigne seemed to drink a lot, took another sip, and said, "The taste is too weak."


    Ronan pushed the bottle aside, opened another bottle of champagne, took the glass again, and said, "Try this, the King of Champagne under Louis Vuitton."


    "This is good." Avril took a sip and said, "Let''s drink it."


    Ronan poured himself wine and clinked glasses with Avril Lavigne: "Congratulations on the sale of your album."


    Avril and Ronan drank a glass of wine, looked around, and said, "It''s so troublesome to drink. Ronan, it''s better for you here. Nobody cares about how much you want to drink."


    Ronan pointed to the stairs leading to the wine cellar: "Go down and pick what you want to drink."


    "Yeah." Avril Lavigne looked through the window and looked at the garden outside, and said, "Your house is really big. It cost a lot of money?"


    Ronan smiled: "I bought it a few years ago, and it didn''t cost much because of the economic downturn."


    Avril Lavigne said: "I also want to make a home in Los Angeles, go out and run the announcement for half a year, and come back to stay in a hotel."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I know some real estate agents. If you need, I can provide contact information."


    "Okay." Avril Lavigne said: "Send it to my phone when I have time."


    She stretched and continued to drink with Ronan, and said while drinking, "We haven''t seen each other for months?"


    Ronan nodded first, and then said, "When did you come back? He didn''t contact me."


    Avril Lavigne shook her body and said, "I only came back yesterday, and I was forced by my agent to participate in this boring event tonight."


    Ronan asked concerned, "Is it tired after running outside for so long?"


    "Don''t mention it." Even though she was careless and energetic, Avril had a lingering fear when she mentioned it: "I felt very excited at the beginning, but it was all mechanical in the back, and it felt like I was about to become a robot."


    She drank the remaining wine in the glass in one gulp: "Even my eighteenth birthday was on the plane."


    Ronan asked specifically: "Are you eighteen years old? Sorry, I was on a business trip and forgot to prepare a birthday present for you."


    Avril Lavigne waved her hand: "It''s okay, I''m busy forgetting my birthday." She suddenly challenged: "What makes me eighteen years old? Ronan, do I look young?"


    Ronan said very seriously, "You seem to be fifteen years old."


    "It''s not that I am young." Avril grabbed the bottle and poured wine for Ronan and herself: "You are too old."


    She deliberately increased her tone: "Uncle!"


    Ronan clinked glasses with her again: "I was called old by you before I was old."


    "I''m a little star, so the little star should be smaller." Avril said crookedly: "You are the big boss in Hollywood, aren''t big bosses all old men?"


    Ronan didn''t want to be entangled in this topic, and clinked glasses with Avril Lavigne: "Drink!"


    "Okay! Drink!" Avril Lavigne raised the glass without hesitation.


    Normally, singers pay attention to protecting their voices, but Avril Lavigne is not an ordinary person. Not only does she drink alcohol, she also takes out cigarettes from her bag after drinking with Ronan for a while.


    Avril Lavigne took out a long slender lady''s cigarette and asked, "Do you want one?"


    Ronan shook his head: "I don''t smoke."


    Avril Lavigne asked again: "Do you mind if I smoke?"


    "You are free." Ronan certainly won''t refuse, but he still asked curiously: "Does the singer need to protect his voice?"


    Avril Lavigne directly lit the cigarette, took a sip, and slowly exhaled the white smoke, and said: "Just take a cigarette occasionally to relax."


    Seeing her skillfully swallowing clouds, Ronan can guess that Avril Lavigne has a history of smoking for several years.


    His eyes fell on Avril Lavigne''s right wrist, and all the tattoos on his wrist were exposed because of smoking.


    "I remember I told you last time." Avril Lavigne showed Ronan the tattoo on her wrist generously: "This was specially pierced before I released the album."


    Ronan took a closer look and asked, "Is this a musical note?"


    Avril Lavigne nodded and shook her wrist specially: "Isn''t it cool?"


    For Ronan, some deep-rooted thoughts were hard to change, neither denied nor agreed, and had a glass of wine with Avril Lavigne.


    He is somewhat surprised, Avril Lavigne is not afraid of tobacco and alcohol...


    But then I think about it, eighteen-year-old girls in American metropolises probably smoke and drink alcohol.


    Avril Lavigne is a woman after all, she glanced at Ronan and suddenly asked, "Don''t you think I''m a bad girl?"


    "How is it possible?" Ronan smiled: "One can''t just look at the outside."


    Avril Lavigne fully agreed with Ronan''s words and put out the cigarette **** in her hand: "Yes, one can''t just look at the outside."


    She plausibly said: "Let''s take that Lindsay Lohan. It looks fresh and refined, but in fact it provokes dissension, and it doesn''t look good to others."


    Ronan didn''t answer the question, because it was not too much to describe Lindsay Lohan, who was once one of the three famous **** in Hollywood.


    Avril Lavigne''s words are not over yet. A girl with a distinctive personality like her always has her own values ??and theories, saying: "Ronan, don''t look at my tattoos, drinking, smoking, or swearing, but you know I am a good girl. Really All of the **** are like Lindsay Lohan, who like to pretend to be innocent, innocent, shy, and like to wear pink clothes. Those men are superficial and only look at the surface. Therefore, they can only miss good girls and be **** Deceived so painfully. Only a woman can tell who the **** is a real bitch."


    Ronan was speechless for a moment, and the one sitting opposite was the best appraiser in the world?


    "Come on, have a drink." Avril poured herself another glass and took the initiative to clink glasses with Ronan: "We won''t be drunk tonight!"


    Ronan had another drink with her and said, "Ivy, I didn''t expect you to be a philosopher."


    Avril Lavigne laughed: "Since I came to Los Angeles, I have seen too many women like Lindsay Lohan. On the surface, one is purer than one, and it is better not to see others behind!"


    Ronan poured her another glass: "This is the entertainment industry."


    Avril Lavigne nodded very seriously: "Yes, this is the entertainment industry, everyone wears a mask!"


    Ronan clinked glasses with her again.


    The celebrities show up and let people watch, and they are often written settings.


    Not to mention Hollywood, the most fiercely contested Vanity Fair. On the other side of the Pacific Ocean where he was once, how many celebrities had collapsed, and even the way some stars collapsed was incredibly stupid. Looking at it from the perspective of a bystander, Specially touch the red line.


    These people who can get ahead are human spirits, are they really stupid? It can only be said that it is similar to Lindsay Lohan. After becoming popular, he is swollen and forgets, and he can''t even tell who he is.


    Similar situations are not uncommon in Hollywood.


    Hollywood is simply a hotbed of extremism. There are not only the extreme rightists represented by Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford, but also countless super white leftists, all of which are even engraved in the movie.


    For example, the absolutely weird "Jurassic World 2."


    The final outcome is simply speechless.


    If there are dozens of dinosaurs on the gate, or the extinction of species that should have been extinct long ago.


    Where is the gate? It is an uncountable life and an uncontrollable Jurassic world.


    The protagonists cannot tolerate the dinosaurs being used for war, so they must be put into the human world to rampage and pursue freedom, even with countless lives as sacrifices?


    It turns out that similar lives are worthless...


    From the perspective of the audience, what can you say? The entire Hollywood values ??have been distorted.


    At least as a normal person, it is unacceptable. When seeing the protagonists frantically opening the gates in the ending, Ronan once had only the crazy "I bought a watch last year" in his heart...


    Don''t say anything, the little girl who finally opened the gate was immature The other mature thoughts in the whole room were all stopped, which shows that they all agree with this little girl''s approach.


    Simply put, three words


    White left justice, the virgin mother saved (destroyed) saved (destroyed) the world, overcoming formal rights protection.


    Okay, Ronan admits that he still has too little consciousness. This kind of film has three very positive views! Between dinosaurs and humans, we should close the door and let the dinosaurs kill us humans!


    As for whether releasing dinosaurs will cause others to be harmed and killed, they don''t care, they only care that they save the dinosaurs, and many dinosaurs survive on their own! It''s so great, the audience is so touched to cry!


    And how many people will die because of this, the protagonists-it''s my business!


    Of course, this is also for another Jurassic on the tip of the tongue later.


    Ronan and Avril drank a bottle of champagne to see if it was twelve o''clock in the evening.


    Avril Lavigne had a lot of alcohol, but she also got a little drunk, and hiccuped her, and said, "Come here today, and when we have time next time, we will drink up your wine cellar."


    "No problem." Ronan looked very generous: "I drink any wine here."


    Avril Lavigne stood up swayingly: "It''s getting late, I should go back."


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "It''s already very late. It''s not convenient to go back at this time." He tentatively asked, "I have a lot of rooms here. Would you like to sleep here?"


    Avril Lavigne glanced at Ronan, deliberately moved closer, and asked, "Uncle, are you making a bad idea?"


    "No." Ronan was very calm: "Although I only drink, don''t smoke, don''t tattoo, and don''t speak swear words, I always want to be a good person."


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 Chapter 430： versatile

    The dazzling sun hung in the sky and gradually turned to the south. A black Bentley elegant turned onto Wilshire Street and slowly stopped at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel.


    David parked the car and looked in the rearview mirror. The girl in the back seat was drowsy, as if she hadn''t rested well last night.


    "Miss Lavigny." He reminded softly: "The Four Seasons Hotel is here."


    Avril Lavigne woke up from her doze, rubbed her eyes, looked outside the car window, and said, "Okay, thank you."


    Opened the car door and jumped straight down. Just when her foot touched the ground, she frowned slightly, twisted her aching waist, and walked towards the front entrance of the hotel.


    David watched Avril Lavigne enter the hotel before starting the car and leaving.


    "Another female star has fallen." David muttered to himself: "The boss is so happy, first a supermodel, then a star actor, and now there is a singer..."


    It''s just that this little girl looks young, I don''t know if she is 18 years old.


    David shook his head and didn''t think about it anymore. He got used to this kind of things too much.


    As soon as Avril Lavigne entered the hotel lobby, someone hurriedly came to meet her.


    The agent stopped Avril and asked: "Ivy! Where did you go last night?"


    Avril Lavigne yawned and said nonchalantly: "I went to my friend."


    "What friend?" The agent pulled towards the resting place: "Stay all night?"


    Avril Lavigne reminded: "Slow down! Slow down! I''m not feeling well."


    When I came to the resting place where almost no one was sitting, the agent looked at Avril up and down, the smoky makeup was gone, the clothes seemed to be different from when she was sent to the banquet yesterday, and the spirit seemed not very good, just like last night. Stayed up all night.


    The agent frowned: "Where did you go last night? I called you and didn''t answer."


    Avril Lavigne waved her hand: "I went to a friend and drank all night."


    The agent asked again: "What friends? Men and women?"


    "Man." Avril Lavigne said patiently: "Friends who have known me a long time ago, don''t worry, am I back here?"


    Although Ronan changed the car to Burbank halfway because of the company''s urgent business, and did not personally send her back, Avril felt that last night was very interesting and had a great time.


    Drinking is very hilarious, wine is really a good thing.


    What did the agent mean, and solemnly said: "Ivy! You are only eighteen years old, this kind of thing..."


    "Alright!" Avril was finally annoyed by the saying, "I know what I''m doing, ok?"


    Although she removed her smoky makeup, she was still a punk witch: "I am an adult, and I know what I am doing, and I will be responsible for what I do."


    The agent was still worried: "Ivy..."


    Avril Lavigne said directly: "I''m not a kid anymore! Let it go, I''m sleepy, and I want to go back to the room to make up for sleep.


    After finishing talking, leaving the agent''s ugly face alone, he left the rest area and entered the elevator room.


    The agent wanted to follow up, pondered for a while, but still held back. Seeing Avril''s figure disappeared, he suddenly understood something.


    Avril Lavigne is no longer the Avril Lavigne the company had just signed. I knew she was a girl with a distinctive personality, but she rarely caused trouble because she didn''t have the capital to make trouble.


    But it''s different now...


    At Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, Ronan and Chris Leonard are standing in front of a computer, and the computer is playing the animated short "Peppa Pig".


    With the opening of the film, a childish voice sounded.


    "I''m Peppa, hum; this is my brother George, hum; this is my mother, hum; this is my father..."


    "Little Pig Page", Shahai Entertainment used to impact this year''s Oscar''s best animated short film.


    Since it is an animated short film, it must not be long, less than eight minutes.


    "The sound of my stomach growling is one of nature''s most beautiful sounds, which means it''s time to eat..."


    The animated short film is not only highly completed, but even the lines are designed very interesting.


    The whole plot revolves around the happy experience of Peppa Pig and his family, which is humorous and interesting, to promote traditional family concepts and friendship and encourage children to experience life.


    At the end of the show, Chris Leonard asked: "Is there any hope of getting the best animated short film Golden Man?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I have officially declared the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. There is no problem in getting nominated. I still have to work hard to win the award."


    Chris Leonard is more than just an animation director, saying: "The animation series has already begun production, and getting the best animated short film Golden Man is good for subsequent promotion."


    Ronan said: "I have people doing public relations, sometimes it still depends on a little luck to win."


    A lot of work has already been done. In fact, the Oscar''s best animated short film is one of the most popular awards, and there are not many contestants.


    Ronan has already inquired that the only animated short films currently registered are "Cathedral" from Poland, "Toushan" from the island country, "Roulette" from Germany, "Big Eye Boy''s New Car" from Pixar Studios, and Sha Hai "Little Pig Peppa" by Entertainment Animation Studio.


    It''s almost the end of December, which is the deadline for Oscar registration. Even if there are new competitors, there won''t be too many.


    Because of inertial thinking, Ronan believes that the strongest competitor should be Pixar''s "Big Eye Boy''s New Car".


    That group of people at Pixar Studio is really annoying sometimes.


    However, Ronan also heard some favorable news. Pixar Studio only declared for the Oscar for Best Animated Animation Award, and did not invest any resources for it.


    This is very beneficial to Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    Ronan and Chris Leonard discussed the Oscar awards, and then went to the studio''s two animation teams to take a look.


    The former is busy producing an animated series of "Little Pig Peppa".


    The latter has already started the preparations for the "Little Yellow Man" short film, and even the set artwork has been completed.


    Because of Ronan''s existence, the image of Xiaohuang people is basically the same as before.


    Its main setting is to sell cheap, sell stupid, and sell cute.


    Ronan also gave Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriter a brief story, asking them to complete the script of "Despicable Me" in the first quarter of 200.


    For animated feature films, although the script is also the basis, it is not as important as ordinary movies, especially for computer animation feature films, where technology is more critical.


    The technology of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is certainly not comparable to Pixar''s group, and even has a gap with DreamWorks Animation Studio. Among a series of Hollywood animation studios, it is a third-rate level.


    Ronan didn''t worry too much. He planned to let "Despicable Me" continue to take the route of lighting and entertainment. It doesn''t matter whether the technology is almost and the roughness of the picture is not relevant. He must form his own characteristics.


    And the biggest feature of the film undoubtedly comes from the minions.


    Coming to the director''s office of the animation studio, Ronan said to Chris Leonard: "Has the promotion plan for Peppa Pig been drawn up?"


    Chris Reynard said: "Embassy Pictures is responsible for this aspect of business. We are communicating with them. The idea of ??Embassy Pictures is to wait for the animated short film to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film and even win the award, and then make detailed Publicity and promotion plan."


    Ronan nodded: "That''s good, the Oscar effect is still useful."


    If the Oscars had no commercial effect, there wouldn''t be so many people who would be almost crazy into the Oscar''s fight.


    "We plan to make 0 episodes first in the first season." Chris Leonard added: "The total production investment is only 1.5 million US dollars..."


    "Yes." Ronan had no objection, and asked instead, "Is Peppa''s voice actor okay?"


    Chris Leonard seemed very satisfied and said: "The performance is very good! It was beyond our expectations! Little Taylor not only has a good voice, but also has many talents, especially singing and playing piano. He has been trained and trained at professional level. ."


    He smiled and said: "We plan to add some singing and playing piano plots to the series. These can be done by little Taylor himself."


    Ronan said: "It seems that Taylor has good potential."


    Chris Reynard said: "I talked to Mr. Swift. Taylor has already started to correct his teeth and is also shaping his body After the show is broadcast, we can hold some activities to let Taylor sings live, the effect must be very good."


    Ronan reminded: "Taylor is not an adult yet. No matter what activities he does, he must communicate with Scott in advance."


    Chris Leonard is also an old man in Hollywood and said, "I understand."


    Ronan added: "Communicate with me in time if you have any questions."


    After leaving Shahai Entertainment, Ronan returned to the office of Relativity Entertainment. Just after taking care of the work at hand, Connie came in and said that Tom Cruise was here and was waiting for him in the reception room.


    Ronan hurried to the reception room.


    "Why did you come to me, Tom?" Ronan asked casually.


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "Why, not welcome?"


    Ronan hugged him: "How could it be unwelcome, if others want to invite you, but you won''t be invited."


    Tom Cruise sat on the solo sofa and said, "I have something to ask you for today. I need your help."


    Ronan was also not polite to him: "What is our relationship? It''s useful to tell me."


    "The college will distribute votes soon." Of course, Tom Cruise would not be polite to Ronan, and said directly: "You are also a member of the academy now, you can also influence many people, the box office of the best actor nomination, It must be given to me."


    Ronan nodded: "No problem, can I give it to someone else if I don''t give it to you?" He asked concerned: "How is your preparation?"


    Tom Cruise sighed and said, "It''s okay, I don''t think it''s a big problem to get the nomination. But the subject matter of the film is inferior."


    Ronan knew that Tom Cruise used the "Minority Report" to redeem prizes this year, saying: "Science fiction is really not popular with the academy."


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 Chapter 431： Fired

    Regardless of whether it is soft science fiction or hard science fiction, it is recognized that it will not be seen at the Oscars.


    Tom Cruise also understood this, and said: "I never thought that I could use this film to hit the best actor, just to get a nomination to increase qualifications in the future."


    "Yes, it''s too hard to win awards for science fiction films." Ronan told the truth: "Even if the director is Spielberg, it''s not easy to use."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "That''s why I figured out a way to canvass votes. The agent is also working hard."


    Hearing his agent, Ronan suddenly thought of the list of potential seed players in the awards season that he had seen before. There was a movie on it called "The Moment" and the heroine was Nicole Kidman.


    Ronan asked: "Tom, ask something." Given his friendship with Tom Cruise, there is nothing wrong with asking: "You and Nicole are still the same agent?"


    There is nothing to say with Ronan, Tom Cruise said directly: "Yes, Pat Kinsley is my agent with Nicole. It has been since the mid-1990s and has been working together."


    Pat Kinsley has been working with Tom Cruise for many years. Ronan wouldn¡¯t be so stupid to say directly, banging on the side: ¡°Did Pat Kinsley get closer to Nicole Kidman?¡±


    Tom Cruise glanced at Ronan and said, "They are all women."


    This is tantamount to acknowledging Ronan''s statement in disguise.


    Ronan said: "As far as I know, Nicole is also preparing for the best actress. An agent helps two clients at the same time. There is always something that cannot be taken care of. Tom, I want to be nominated, I think The main work is still to be done by you and the production company."


    When others say this, Tom Cruise will only be deceived, but from Ronan¡¯s mouth, Tom Cruise still pays more attention.


    Having been with Ronan for several years, he has always felt that Ronan''s vision and overall outlook are particularly outstanding.


    Tom Cruise then thinks about it, since the divorce, Nicole Kidman''s actor career seems to have entered the fast lane, in which Pat Kingsley has played a vital role.


    It is said that Nicole Kidman hugged Harvey Weinstein''s thick legs, which was also a matchmaking bridge for Pat Kingsley.


    Recently, the media has been hyping about how he apologizes to Nicole Kidman, that Nicole Kidman leaves Tom Cruise like a bird leaving a cage.


    Will there be any push from Pat Kingsley and Harvey Weinstein?


    Thinking of Nicole Kidman working with Harvey Weinstein, who also helped her hit the best actress Oscar, Tom Cruise touched her head unconsciously.


    Even the ex-wife is somewhat uncomfortable.


    After all, this is different from the ex-wife finding a boyfriend again.


    After Ronan reminded Tom Cruise, he was thoughtful when he saw him and knew that he was taken seriously. He didn''t say more, and simply changed the subject: "Last time I heard Will mention a sentence, he said you are going to restart. "Mission Impossible" series?"


    Tom Cruise smiled and said: "It''s just that there is a plan, specifically after I and Spielberg collaborated on "World War"."


    Ronan asked, "Continue to cooperate with Paramount Pictures?"


    "Yes, I have a long-term contract with Paramount Pictures." Tom Cruise said: "Paramount Pictures is the only publisher of the "Mission Impossible" series."


    He turned to ask: "By the way, what advice do you have for the sequel?"


    Ronan said directly: "Use less computer special effects, use more real shots, and find a suitable director." He couldn''t help laughing: "Tom, as long as you play Ethan Hunt, the success of the film is definitely not a problem."


    From the first to the sixth, "Mission Impossible", the world-famous super ip has spanned more than two decades, and has been able to grasp the ever-changing film market pattern and popular aesthetic taste. Although the sequel can be It is still controversial to surpass the previous work to be the pinnacle of the series, but from the perspective of maintaining the classic word of mouth, except for the second one, which has a poor reputation, every other word of mouth is quite good.


    Compared to the remakes and unfinished series of movies, the "Mission Impossible" series can be regarded as a conscience production.


    From the purchase of the copyright of an ordinary secret agent TV series into a movie, a disc containing a spy list opened the curtain of a movie and also opened the glorious era of Ethan Hunt.


    More than two decades later, Hollywood spy movies have emerged one after another, but the "Mission Impossible" series has reached the top.


    The reason is that this series has brought its "core competitiveness"-Tom Cruise to the extreme.


    In fact, in terms of visual effects and technological content, "Mission Impossible" is not as good as the "007" series; in terms of plot arrangement and psychological games, it is also difficult to expect "The Bourne Shadows" to be backed, but it has a life-threatening movie. Brother Tom, and this point can''t help but move people.


    Ronan once sighed after watching "Mission Impossible 6". The most amazing thing about this movie is that many of the plots would make people think of it as a "stand-in + green screen + special effects", but in reality it was Tom Cruise. Real shot.


    In the film, the limping and gritted Ethan Hunter is not exactly "acting". To some extent, it is also the most realistic performance of a mortal human being injured.


    Sometimes, returning to basics is not necessarily a bad thing, especially when superheroes on the screen are flying all over the sky, a character who explores the limits of action movies with flesh and blood is particularly attractive.


    The special effects of movie g are advancing by leaps and bounds, and the audience''s aesthetic tastes are also raised by dazzling blockbusters.


    It just so happens that "Mission Impossible" and Tom Cruise did the opposite, using the flesh and blood of actors to explore the human limits of action movies.


    To put it in an exaggeration, the level of measuring each "Mission Impossible" movie is almost determined by the height of Tom''s bungee jumping, from the early days of the secret room show to the rock climbing show, the wire show, the jumping show, To the plane show and skydiving show...


    Although the plot is old, it is accurate and effective.


    "Originally, the director I liked most was Paul Greengrass." Tom Cruise said at this time: "But he has been filming the Bourne Shadows series for you in the past few years. I have also considered carefully recently. His The characteristics are too clear."


    Ronan nodded: "This is Paul''s strength. But if you put it on the same type of movie, it will become a weakness. "Mission: Impossible" can''t completely become the style of "The Bourne Shadow".


    Tom Cruise fully agreed with Ronan¡¯s statement: ¡°I¡¯ll look for other directors, and look for it slowly.¡± He changed the subject: ¡°I heard that Netflix has obtained Internet licenses for some movies from DreamWorks, so I can tell you something. Spielberg, you are not pleasing to the eye, isn''t the bid low?"


    Ronan said: "The work is done by Netflix people."


    Tom Cruise asked: "The company you bought has developed well this year."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s okay."


    "I know that your company is developing very well." Tom Cruise added: "All the movies released this year are all very popular and very profitable."


    Ronan wasn''t humble, and said, "It''s a gain."


    Tom Cruise pointed to him and said: "If Relativity Entertainment is only gaining some gains, wouldn''t other small and medium-sized film companies have to vomit blood?"


    He looked at the time, stood up and said, "I have to go to a public relations agency and a brokerage firm, and talk again when I have time."


    Ronan sent him out, still reminding him: "You and Nicole are both going to redeem prizes. The agent is not capable, so don''t expect too much from her."


    Tom Cruise replied: "I will make adjustments."


    Leaving Relativity Entertainment, Tom Cruise got into the car and made several calls, some to other aa agents, some to friends in the media industry, and some to related public relations companies.


    He has worked hard in Hollywood for more than 20 years and has a huge network of contacts.


    After finishing the work from the brokerage company and the public relations company, the phone calls were answered one after another. Although the answers were a little vague and not very clear, Tom Cruise knew very well that Pat Kingsley was really biased.


    It used to be difficult to investigate in a short time, but the awards season is underway and Oscar public relations are in full swing. It is not particularly difficult to figure out how he and his ex-wife hit the Oscar for performance awards.


    I hadn''t noticed it before, but now I have noticed it, and found that things are really as Ronan reminded.


    Tom Cruise is a little grateful to Ronan that Ronan must have noticed something, so he specifically mentioned Oscar public relations.


    In terms of the overall situation and the perspective of seeing people, it seems that he is really inferior to Ronan.


    Not to be resigned to the wind.


    When Tom Cruise was driving back to Beverly Hills, he specifically called Ronan and invited him to have a drink at his own place. Unexpectedly, Ronan refused!


    As for the reason, he didn''t hide him. The guy Ronan got a little singer and wanted to go hi and bah with the female singer at night.


    That little gratitude of Tom Cruise disappeared in an instant, this guy values ??color and value friends!


    Back home, after dinner, Tom Cruise thought about it seriously, especially about the agent.


    This is not only related to this year''s Oscar awards, but also related to future cooperation.


    Since Pat Kinsley''s stance is biased towards Nicole Kidman, it''s time for the cooperation with her to end. Although the economic contract has not expired, it will be fired directly. The big deal is to pay the penalty.


    If you don¡¯t leave aa, you don¡¯t even need liquidated damages.


    For a star actor like him, it¡¯s easy to change agents. Say hello to the agency and aa will take the initiative to do it.


    Tom Cruise thought about it for a while. Even if Pat Kinsley is fired, it can¡¯t be right now. It takes time for the agent to handover work and cooperate with him. This will affect the Oscar public relations belt, which is not so smooth. Will have a great negative impact.


    Then wait until the Oscar nominations are announced or the Oscar awards ceremony is over.


    In the following days, through investigations, Tom Cruise became more and more certain that Pat Kingsley¡¯s main energy and resources were placed on Nicole Kidman, and he made up his mind to fire the agent over time. Squid.


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 Chapter 432： Spread the gospel

    Located in the south of the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley has gradually become the pioneer and center of world high-tech innovation and development in the past two years. Its area includes a 25-mile valley from Palo Alto to San Jose.


    In 2003, a company called Netflix in San Jose had just completed its relocation. It moved out of the office area of ??an old bank branch that was becoming more and more narrow, and leased an entire small office building nearby as its new office and storage area.


    At the same time as the relocation, all aspects of the company''s work did not fall. Joel Meyer''s market research department was scattered across the United States to meet Netflix users directly and collect their opinions and usage of the website.


    As the director of the market research department, Joel Meyer is more in San Jose to coordinate the overall situation, but he also took the time to personally go down to the front line to visit new customers near the Bay Area.


    This day, I visited a client in San Jose. Joel Meyer took advantage of some time at noon to enter a famous cafe near Silicon Valley and prepare to take a break.


    "Hello, Mr. Meyer."


    He is a frequent visitor here, and the waiter hurried over to say hello: "What do I need?"


    Joel Meyer said, "Latte, the same as before."


    The waiter smiled and said, "Okay, wait a minute."


    Joel Meyer walked towards the deck where he usually sits, and after a few steps out, he suddenly saw a familiar face. Reed Hastings was drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, seeming very leisurely.


    Although the company was founded by Mark Randolph, Reed Hastings, as the sole angel investor of Netflix, can also be said to be one of the founders of Netflix.


    And he also entered the company when Reed Hastings was in charge of Netflix.


    Now that I met, I have to go over and say hello.


    Joel Meyer saw Reed Hastings, and Reed Hastings saw him.


    Seeing Reed Hastings'' eyes fall on him, Joel Meyer hurriedly walked over and said, "Hello, Mr. Hastings."


    Reed Hastings smiled and said, "Hello, Joel. Don''t be so dismissive, call me Reid."


    Joel Meyer thought that his boss had become Ronan Anderson, so he followed Reed Hastings'' words and said: "I didn''t expect to meet you here, Reed."


    "Recently busy?" Reed Hastings glanced at Joel Meyer without a trace, and pointed to the other person: "If you don''t mind, sit down and talk."


    The other party invited them, and Joel Meyer did not refuse. Raqqa sat in the chair opposite Reed Hastings and said, "Thank you."


    Reed Hastings put away the newspaper in his hand and asked, "Are you still at Netflix?"


    "Yes." Joel Meyer said simply: "I am now the director of the market research consulting department."


    Reed Hastings curiously asked: "This is a newly formed department, right?"


    Joel Meyer smiled and said: "It was just established at the beginning of this year, mainly dealing with users."


    The other party is no longer a member of the company, so he still pays much attention to certain things and will not say anything deep.


    Reed Hastings whispered in his heart: I didn''t expect Netflix to stick to it!


    "I have time to go back and see." Reed Hastings thinks he still has feelings for Netflix: "After all, this is the child I raised."


    Joel Meyer was still on his face, and couldn''t help but complain: You sold your baby to Ronan Anderson!


    Although the time spent under Reed Hastings far exceeds that of the new boss Ronan Anderson, Joel Meyer has already been on the side of the new boss.


    The new boss is his boss.


    More critically, Netflix, the child who lives in the hands of Reed Hastings, is transferred to Ronan Anderson but thrives.


    Joel Meyer still maintains a polite smile on his face: "Reid, the company has changed location and it is no longer in the original industrial park."


    Reed Hastings asked, "Where did you change to?"


    Calculated based on the situation when Netflix was sold, Netflix''s operations will become more and more difficult. Is it so difficult that Netflix can''t even stay in office areas with such cheap rent?


    Joel Meyer said: "Not far from the industrial park, the original office building of Coleman Semiconductor."


    Reed Hastings then asked: "That five-story office building?"


    "That''s it." Joel Meyer said simply: "This building is not too big. The company rents it all."


    Reed Hastings frowned slightly, not believing Joel Mayer, how could this be possible?


    The five-story office building is indeed not too big, but the overall area is ten times the size of Netflix''s original office area and storage area.


    From the point of meeting, Reed Hastings immediately understood one thing: Netflix has performed well this year?


    Although this idea was in his head, Reed Hastings still couldn''t believe it. It was only a year before he sold Netflix.


    You know, a year ago, he was worried about how he could sell Netflix!


    It took so long to find Ronan Anderson, who was taken aback...


    Reed Hastings tentatively asked: "The company is developing well."


    "Very good." Joel Meyer said appropriately: "Not only did we move to a new office, we also got a $40 million loan from Bank of America..."


    Reed Hastings suspected he had heard it wrong: "A $40 million loan? How is this possible?"


    If he could get a $40 million loan from the bank, why would he sell Netflix in the first place?


    Joel Meyer said, "How can it be impossible? Ronan Anderson has been working with Bank of America for a long time, and Netflix''s performance last year turned a profit, even if the moving and payment to the Embassy Pictures arrears are removed, Na Fei still has an annual profit of 4.5 million US dollars! The company has unlimited prospects and is developing rapidly. How can the bank not borrow?"


    These words surprised Reed Hastings more than before.


    Netflix turned a profit?


    How did it turn losses into profits?


    Last year was a mess, the capital chain would break even in minutes, and it only took a year to turn losses into profits?


    Ronan Anderson and his Relativity Entertainment Group are so powerful?


    Reed Hastings looked at Joel Meyer scrutinizingly. Although he didn''t want to believe this, he was rationally told that Joel Meyer didn''t need to lie about this kind of thing.


    The waiter brought coffee at this time. Joel Meyer came to rest and study the customers who visited in the afternoon. Since he has greeted Reed Hastings politely, there is no need to stay here. He said goodbye and took his coffee to the deck in the corner.


    Reed Hastings was in a mixed mood. Since selling Netflix, he has not deliberately paid attention to it. Unexpectedly, Netflix has undergone upheaval changes.


    But he has no regrets. As a business elite, he will not be annoyed by such things. After all, things like the company''s change of owners and rejuvenation are not very rare in business circles.


    In fact, as one of the founders, he also hopes that Netflix can continue to survive instead of shutting down.


    Reed Hastings just wondered, why did Netflix get out of trouble so quickly?


    Did Ronan Anderson show the way for Netflix? More suitable to be the boss of Netflix than yourself?


    Could the Hollywood platform be a huge boost to Netflix?


    This is unknown, but Netflix, the child born from him, may be able to reach the originally planned destination, or it may really subvert Blockbuster.


    Reed Hastings sighed. He didn''t do it. Who can say Ronan Anderson can''t do it?


    After drinking a cup of coffee and ordering some simple meals, Joel Meyer studied user data while eating, stayed in the coffee shop for an hour, and started work in the afternoon.


    For the Netflix website, what Joel Meyer likes most is that it provides data every day, telling him who are his customers, where they live, how many times and how long they shop and rent on the Netflix website, and the videos they choose. And what is the film and television drama.


    Any user who has consumed on Netflix''s website is extremely valuable. To develop them into long-term users of Netflix, the market research department must get to the point and put an end to these people''s habit of renting movies on Blockbuster.


    Since the beginning of last year, Joel-Meyer and his staff have often called new users of the site, asking them about their use of the site, why they clicked on an objectwhy did they do it on a certain day? Not other time registration and so on.


    If the time is right, we will take the opportunity to make a request for a visit.


    Joel Meyer firmly believes that no matter how smooth the communication on the phone is, it can''t compare to face-to-face communication.


    Fortunately, as long as the telephone communication is smooth, many customers will agree to visit.


    Then, Joel Meyer and his staff will bring small gifts and coffee specially bought from Starbucks to the customer''s home to observe how users search for movies on the Netflix website, how to choose their favorite DVDs and so on.


    These first-hand information have become extremely important reference data for Netflix.


    Looking at the terrible service of Blockbuster, Joel Nair feels that their work and the Netflix website are both spreading the gospel for the vast number of DVD users.


    Although the dominance of Blockbuster family will not change immediately, Netflix is ??undoubtedly on the right path.


    Joel Meyer is enthusiastic about visiting users. He has been developing rapidly in the past few months. He has many ideas about how Netflix should improve his website. Those male users with good education and good background have many ideas, some of which are quite good. .


    Through the visit, it was found that movie fans were more and more satisfied with the services provided by Netflix.


    However, Joel Meyer knows very well that Netflix still has a long way to go.


    Most of Netflix''s users are still renting films in chain stores such as Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, and Film Library, and their consumption habits for many years cannot be completely changed in a short time.


    But the future belongs to Netflix!


    Joel Meyer thought of what the new boss Ronan Anderson said at the company''s New Year meeting-the big Mac of the past is not as smart and flexible as the rising star!


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 Chapter 433： Streaming plan

    In the new office building of Netflix in San Jose.


    Netflix¡¯s CEO Mark Randolph is looking at a plan. This is a plan related to Netflix¡¯s future development. In addition to the current Internet film and television rental business, there are two development plans for online video and Internet social networking. .


    This did not surprise him, because since the second half of last year, in the communication with Ronan, he had frequently heard him mention this aspect, and he had been mentally prepared.


    There was a knock on the door, and Ronan and Robert Iger walked in together.


    Mark Randolph greeted the two quickly: "Morning, Ronan. Early, Bob."


    Ronan and Robert Iger responded politely, and then sat on the sofa and began a work conversation.


    "The development of Netflix last year was very good." Ronan said directly: "I hope that this year Netflix can continue to maintain such a momentum of development, and at the same time prepare to open up new business."


    This aspect was planned before the acquisition of Netflix. After Christmas, I exchanged opinions with Robert Iger, and then specified this preliminary development plan, which was brought to Netflix for discussion.


    Robert Iger said: "Netflix''s business is relatively single. Once the DVD industry fluctuates, Netflix will inevitably face huge risks."


    Mark Randolph naturally wants to expand Netflix''s business, but as the company''s CEO, he must remain rational and said: "Netflix has just gotten on the right track. Isn''t it a bit aggressive to expand business rashly now?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Mark, I know what you are worried about. This is just a plan, and it is a preliminary plan. Next, market research, project inspection, internal discussions, and detailed plans must be carried out. And the time for creation is next year."


    With a year as a preparation period and a buffer period, Mark Randolph is confident.


    "I will discuss within the company." He no longer hesitated: "Then set up a project team to promote the preliminary preparations."


    Ronan nodded and said: "Robert and I conducted a special discussion based on market research data and the development of the Internet. Internet video and download services are developing rapidly. Just like DVDs impacting the traditional video tape industry, it will affect the DVD industry for up to ten Bringing a huge impact, and even the decline of DVDs."


    Robert Iger added: "How fast the Internet is developing, you know better than us. Ronan made an idea. If there is a website that can directly provide high-definition online on-demand services, can Netflix''s leasing business continue? ?"


    Although limited by hardware and bandwidth, Internet video-on-demand has not really become popular, but Mark Randolph has seen the lightning-fast development speed of this industry, let alone ten years, five years may see radical changes.


    If you can sit in front of the computer and click on the video and watch the high-definition movie, who would like to wait a day for the DVD to watch it?


    Mark Randolph felt a real threat, a danger that could completely end Netflix''s business.


    "Plans in this area are very necessary." Mark Randolph said seriously: "We can''t wait for a new industry to flourish and then transform like Blockbuster, it will be too late."


    Ronan pointed to the plan and said: "There is currently no company that specializes in online video business on the Internet. We will go ahead and may take the lead in the future."


    Robert Iger took the conversation: "The path the Trail Blazers take is very dangerous. Once they succeed, they can have a huge advantage."


    Mark Randolph no longer has any questions about the Internet video business, and instead asks: "Internet social..."


    Ronan simply said: "You must be familiar with this aspect. Chat rooms, forums, and blogs are all mature online social media. In particular, blogs have almost changed the Internet. Our goal, It is a network social carrier that is more refined, faster and more capable of sharing and spreading speed than blogs."


    Mark Randolph listened very carefully. Through his contacts last year, he knew that Ronan was definitely a layman in the Internet industry at the technical level, but his vision and ability to judge market changes are more than excellent and can be described.


    Ronan said that the DVD industry in 2002, especially film and television DVDs, will have a huge development, which is indeed the case.


    In 2002, the sales volume of DVDs in the Hollywood film and television industry alone increased by more than 50% over the previous year.


    Correspondingly, the sales volume of DVD players in 2002 was 1.5 times that of 2001, and the price of a DVD player dropped from nearly US$500 to less than US$200!


    This also allows DVD players to become more popular in the future.


    Listening to Ronan¡¯s words, Mark Randolph nodded frequently, because what Ronan said can all be realized through the Internet. Once realized...


    The whole world will change for it!


    Mark Randolph was very excited, but he remained calm enough. The future seems to be very good, but that is just the best idea. If you want to realize it, a lot of down-to-earth work is required.


    The risks are also great.


    Ronan said at this time: "My vision is to build Netflix into a streaming media company that integrates personal picture and video publishing, movie and TV video subscriptions, and online social networking and sharing!"


    Mark Randolph and Robert Iger did not speak, but were thinking about Ronan''s words.


    The two thought of the same aspect. Once this is achieved, Netflix will become a giant in the Internet industry.


    But the future is very beautiful, and it is not easy to achieve it. The difficulties and risks must also be considered.


    Moreover, the plan is just a plan. If you want to become a field project, you must do sufficient preliminary inspection and market demonstration to verify that the plan is indeed worthy of input.


    In the following days, Ronan and Robert Iger stayed in San Jose, meeting frequently with the top management of Netflix to discuss future plans.


    Until the eve of the Golden Globes, the two took a flight back to Los Angeles together.


    There are not many passengers in the business class, and Robert Iger is still discussing the previous development plan with Ronan.


    "Have you ever thought about it, Ronan." Robert Iger said bluntly: "To achieve the plan, Netflix will need a huge amount of money."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I know. Now Netflix has a library of more than 2,000 films and TV series copyrights. In terms of production of new dramas and new films, Shahai Entertainment is supported. Don''t worry too much about the content. The obstacle is undoubtedly funding."


    Robert Iger also reminded: "I have carefully studied blogs and other social media. The initial investment is very large, but it is difficult to see effective returns. Funding is a problem we must solve."


    Ronan had already thought about it and said, "Bob, what if we choose a suitable opportunity to get Netflix to go public and raise money?"


    It is impossible to make Netflix a veritable Internet giant based on the power of Relativity Entertainment alone.


    As a modern company, Netflix is ??also the best choice to go public and raise funds.


    Robert Iger is an excellent corporate manager, of course he will not object, reminding: "Choose a good time."


    Ronan said seriously: "It''s still too early to say this. Even if it goes public, we have to wait for Netflix to build a framework that people can recognize."


    Robert Iger first nodded, then turned to say: "Ronan, have you ever thought about it. If the online video subscription business really develops and achieves your planned goals, it may have a huge impact on the traditional film and television industry."


    "It''s possible." Ronan said with a smile: "But even if everything goes well, Netflix will not be able to subvert the traditional film and television industry in a short time. Relativity entertainment itself is a representative of the traditional film and television industry. We want Netflix''s future The possible advantages are combined with the advantages of the film and television group, so that the two sides can effectively complement each other."


    Advancing the traditional film and television industry is simple to say, but it is so easy to do.


    The United States is a little better. Even if, like Netflix, it has been resisted by many Hollywood companies and directors like Spielberg, it can still develop relatively freely.


    But in many areas overseas, it is very difficult for Netflix to develop its business.


    For example, France France has strict legal restrictions on the exposure of a movie on various platforms: after the movie is released in theaters, it can log on to the video-on-demand platform after 4 months, and it will reach the cable after 10 months TV will arrive on TVB after 22 months, and will only appear on streaming media platforms after 6 months.


    Netflix belongs to the end of this chain.


    The turmoil triggered by Netflix, in a sense, is also a conflict between two cultural values, and a challenge to traditional media by the growing streaming media platform.


    The more important reason is that there is a period of protection between a movie''s release in theaters and its online release, and each country has different requirements for the length of the protection period.


    In European countries such as France, there are film-related legislation that determines that all blockbuster films that are shown in theaters will receive a certain percentage of box office revenue in the form of film tax. For Hollywood blockbusters, the tax rate is even higher.


    All of this income will be used again for the state''s support for art films.


    In the United States, this does not exist at all. There is no special film tax to support artistic innovation, and there is no government intervention. All movies and theater developments are operated in accordance with absolute commercial laws.


    Therefore, Netflix has caused much worse resistance in theaters, industry, and politics in the United States.


    In Ronan''s last few years on the other side of the Pacific, the revenue capacity of many online movies and TV shows has surpassed that of traditional platforms such as theater movies and TV stations.


    The knock-on effect of this can be imagined.


    The road ahead is very difficult, but Ronan does not have the idea of ??backing down. To break the rule of traditional giants, he must use methods other than traditional.


    As long as Netflix has enough paying users, Ronan can bring a brand new situation.


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 Chapter 434： Irreversible trend

    Even after returning to Los Angeles, Ronan has been maintaining enough communication with Netflix, and even the Shahai Entertainment Production Department has joined the ranks of frequent exchanges with Netflix.


    In the future, Netflix''s streaming media model will also have a huge impact on the production of Shahai Entertainment.


    If all goes well, when Netflix squeezes the video store and overtakes the TV station, it will naturally enter the film production industry and cooperate more closely with Shahai Entertainment.


    As for Netflix''s member users, they always want to see more TV shows, movies, variety shows, etc. The more they choose, the more the better. After Netflix establishes its position in the industry, it will become easier to attract good creators.


    Even as before, the filming of web dramas by big directors and popular stars is no longer preconceived as something uninfluenced.


    Ronan summed up some of Netflix''s models based on his memory. In fact, Netflix will not be rejected by Hollywood practitioners, because it would increase job opportunities for them.


    As we all know, the treatment and union opportunities of popular Hollywood stars or directors and the second-tier are very different. The former can easily be paid in millions of dollars or even tens of millions of dollars, and sometimes there are too many projects to choose from.


    The latter seems to be only one level behind, but the salary is often only more than one hundred and two hundred thousand dollars.


    Even this kind of job opportunities are not many.


    Moreover, under the current Hollywood production system, films with certain author attributes and a certain degree of commerciality are abandoned to a certain extent.


    Nowadays, independent labels are declining. For practitioners in the industry, either large-scale production films from large studios or small-cost independent films are made. The former has money, the latter has freedom, and each has its own survival system.


    The intermediate cost of the film is more difficult to handle, all aspects are limited, the key is that the cost may not be recovered.


    The emergence of Netflix created opportunities.


    In fact, Netflix¡¯s convenience for film production and distribution is more than that. For example, it can easily connect domestic and foreign production and distribution resources to lengthen the life cycle of a film; before a film is released, a copy must be hired to send it. Cinemas everywhere, cinemas have to spend money to maintain operations, a series of costs are very high, digitalization only reduces the cost of a part of the link.


    Distributing a movie through an online platform does not require copying, no need to spread too much hard work, no middlemen, and even movie theaters.


    So are some movie theaters going to close down? Obviously.


    Therefore, once Netflix participated in the Cannes Film Festival, the French seemed to panic when they saw the German invasion.


    Because the most impacted by Netflix, it is precisely the art theater that likes to maintain the so-called tradition and not pay attention to keeping up with the times.


    Art films don''t need much good projection equipment, and even big screens and widescreen displays are not completely different.


    On the contrary, the impact on commercial theaters will be smaller. For commercial special effects films of medium scale and above, the difference between watching them in theaters and on small screens is too great.


    As a result, Hollywood and Netflix have an ambiguous attitude, and even cooperate closely. Looking back at the European art film circle, Netflix is ??simply regarded as a tiger wolf.


    If you have to list the advantages of art film theater screening, I am afraid that only the "sense of ceremony" is left.


    Under Ronan''s coordination, Netflix has been communicating smoothly with Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures. The former can provide a series of market data for the latter.


    As of the end of last year, Netflix users generated more than 20 million behaviors every day, including clicks, registrations, film selections, rentals, etc., as well as more than 500,000 search requests. The database can use these data to accurately analyze which topics users care about most. , Which actor he likes the most, which shot he has never forgotten, etc., it can be said that he knows every user''s taste very well.


    These data are transferred to Relativity Entertainment, which is likely to happen. For example, if a popular IP wants to be made into a movie, most fans hope that a certain male and female celebrity partner may come true.


    In fact, in Ronan¡¯s view, for a long time in the future, the Internet video business of Relativity Entertainment and the business of physical cinema projections will co-exist. This will allow different types of movies to find their own most suitable platforms, and it will also be effective for theaters. The audio-visual quality of movies puts forward higher requirements.


    For the audience, there is no conflict between the whole family going to the cinema to watch popcorn blockbusters on weekends and watching streaming videos on a tablet alone in the dead of night.


    And as the classification of movies produced by online video platforms becomes clearer, new industry rules and related management regulations will also be born in North America. For example, video websites can circle some of the movies of major directors and major productions to reach the level of 4k movie theaters. And it has formed a relatively balanced relationship with the physical theaters in the process of gradual running-in.


    In this era, all walks of life are Internet-based. This is an irreversible trend. As a traditional industry, we can only learn to adapt actively and find the next outlet in integration.


    With the current development situation, it won''t take long for the "old guys" in Hollywood to smell the crisis, feel the opportunity, and realize that streaming media will become the future of entertainment in the Internet age unstoppable.


    In the last few years of Ronan, major traditional film companies represented by Disney, Warner, and Universal rushed to release plans to build their own streaming media platforms. Even technology companies such as Amazon and Apple hope to use their resource advantages to open up the streaming media market and share the dividends of film and television content in the new era.


    Now that Relativity Entertainment and Netflix can take one step faster, they may have a greater advantage in the industry in the future.


    Ronan once carefully analyzed that at that time, it was Walt Disney who could really compete with Netflix in streaming media.


    There is no other reason. Once Disney removed the advantages of Disney itself, and then held Pixar, acquired Marvel Comics, annexed Lucasfilm, and owned the most popular and high-quality content in Hollywood.


    Content is the basis for streaming media business.


    But now, apart from Pixar Studios, other companies and content are still far away from Disney.


    Ronan has also been making plans to completely isolate these important content manufacturers from Disney.


    Now that the Walt Disney corner has been dug once, and Robert Iger, the smiling Mickey Mouse, is invited, Ronan doesn''t mind dug a few more times.


    At the same time, Ronan also asked Shahai Entertainment to introduce to Netflix two programs tailored for Netflix''s online video business.


    According to the plan, these two programs can be launched at the same time as Netflix''s online video service.


    The crew of "Survival in the Wilderness" has been formed, and many professionals have been recruited. They are searching for suitable locations and designing scripts all over the world.


    But the key figure Bell Grylls is still floating in the Atlantic Ocean and it will take some time to reach North America.


    Another TV drama project is officially called "Prison Break". The script was finalized just a year ago. Shahai Entertainment has already started recruiting actors and directors.


    It is expected that it will take three months at the earliest to enter the shooting stage.


    Ronan didn''t remember the fame of the actor in this play. After all, the one in the previous life was a little hot because of "Prison Break", and then everyone was confused.


    He simply let Shahai Entertainment determine the actor candidates through a wide range of auditions.


    Since 2002 has passed, a lot of statistics have been sent to Ronan, especially those related to movies.


    Last year, the North American DVD sales of eight movies exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars. The top three were "Spider-Man" with 12.2 million and 21.5 million U.S. dollars, "The Lord of the Rings: Squad of the Ring" 12 million and US$25.7 million, 11.8 million copies of "Monster Electric Company" and US$22.51 million.


    Because the DVDs were first released at the end of 2001, although they were not among the top few, they still sold 6.5 million copies and US$120.54 million in 2002, ranking No. 1 in the North American DVD sales list last year. Eight.


    However, in the rental market, "The Bourne" overwhelmed all competitors, with more than 20 million leases and a rental income of 88.98 million US dollars, ranking first in the North American rental list!


    This is also the best rental performance of Hollywood films in a single year after "Sixth Sense of Supernatural"''s rental income of 98.6 million US dollars.


    Counting the year 2001, "The Bourne Shadow" achieved nearly $240 million in revenue in North America on DVD alone.


    For many movies, it is no longer a rare occurrence that DVD revenue exceeds the box office.


    Of course, just like the North American box office has to be divided into layers, UU reading dvd also has various costs.


    The box office is divided by the theater party, and the channel fee is indispensable for DVDs.


    But the cost of DVD is much lower.


    Excluding cost, publicity and distribution, and various distribution channels, the DVD profit of "The Bourne" is 112.1 million US dollars.


    As of the end of 2002, including the profits of various channels and surrounding areas in North America and overseas, Relativity Entertainment''s profit on a single project of "The Bourne" was as high as US$25.67 million.


    DVDs have accounted for more than 40%.


    Throughout 2002, Relativity Entertainment did not produce many movies, but its performance was still outstanding. Even if the US$60 million invested in Netflix¡¯s capital increase and share expansion, the tens of millions of US dollars in the establishment of an animation studio and various expenses were excluded, it still achieved 100 million. Net profit of US$86.8 million.


    Old movies are still relying on offline markets other than theaters to create profits, and new movies such as "Resident Evil", "Underworld", "Reaper 2" and "Hurricane Rescue" have performed well.


    Especially for the latter two, "Reaper Is Coming 2" has been downgrade in North America, with the North American box office reaching US$101.02 million and the global box office totaling US$12.01 million.


    The North American box office of "Hurricane Rescue" is even higher, close to 175 million U.S. dollars, and it is extremely hopeful that it will exceed 180 million U.S. dollars in the end, and its overseas revenue is also close to 150 million U.S. dollars.


    Relatively speaking, 2002 was only a film year for relativity entertainment, and 200 years was a real film year.


    Although Relativity Entertainment is still taking the boutique route, both the number of films and the scale of investment in 200 years will create a new record since the company was founded.


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 Chapter 435： High style

    The most important annual award in the North American awards season is undoubtedly the Oscar, and the announcement of the Oscar nominations, which is the traditional Oscar nominees luncheon, can be regarded as the focus of fans all over the world.


    The nomination list is undoubtedly the ticket to enter the Oscars.


    In order for "Hero" to be nominated for the best foreign language film Oscar, Embassy Pictures has done a lot of work.


    Nearly $5 million has been invested in public relations and publicity.


    This is also a good opportunity for the film to continue to expand its popularity before the Oscars. Ronan also promised the producer before, so he arrived at the nomination lunch on time at 5:01 in the afternoon.


    The School of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the nominees¡¯ luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and leased the huge Ballroom One


    There was a not-so-long red carpet at the entrance of the hotel, gathering hundreds of media reporters.


    It was agreed in advance that Ronan found Tom Cruise and Will Smith as soon as he walked into the media area.


    The three stood side by side, allowing media reporters to take photos, but they all declined the interview.


    Entering the banquet hall of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Ronan¡¯s proposal, Tom Cruise and Will Smith all changed seats and sat at the same table with Ronan.


    The Oscar nominees luncheon was held in the form of a formal banquet, with dozens of round tables filled with banquet halls, which can be regarded as a big entertainment party for eating and drinking.


    Of course, those who can get the nomination are happy, but those who can''t get the nomination will be disappointed.


    This is the second award-giving banquet that Ronan has recently attended.


    Last week, he just participated in the 60th American TV Film Golden Globe Awards.


    "Hero" was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but the Spanish film "Speak to Her" won the award.


    The Golden Globe Award is a wonderful award. No one understands the criteria for its award. The best foreign language film award-winning hit "The City of God" returned empty-handed, causing countless people to fall below the spotlight.


    Gary Oldman once said that the Ballon d''Or is meaningless, just a group of 90 incompetents.


    This famous personality actor may not be right, but there is always some truth.


    And he is also known for daring to speak the truth.


    For example, there used to be myths about Heath Ledger. Countless people said that Heath Ledger died because he played the clown wholeheartedly. In an interview with Gary Oldman, who also appeared in The Dark Knight, he only gave One sentence-nonsense.


    Although the Golden Globes have a completely different relationship with the Oscars due to the completely different relationship between the judges and the Oscars, the coincidence rate with the Oscars is not high, but as an important award before the Oscars, the exposure and publicity that the Golden Globes can bring cannot be underestimated.


    For celebrities, exposure is crucial.


    Therefore, at today''s nominees luncheon, not only the majority of those who applied for the Oscars came to the scene, but also a considerable number of guests came to cheer.


    Ronan introduced Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Zhang Guoshi at the next table and other members of the "Hero" crew, and talked with two friends.


    Compared to the members of the "Hero" crew, he is confident that the film can be nominated for the best foreign language film.


    If you can get the best foreign language film nomination, take the opportunity to expand the North American screening of "Hero".


    Even if it fails to be nominated, it is not the end of the world.


    Not far away, Chris Leonard from Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio was sitting.


    Compared with "Hero" and the best foreign language film, "Little Pig Peppa" can almost 100% win a nomination for the best animated short film.


    The competition for this award is not fierce at all, and even the nomination list is a simple selection of five from seven.


    It¡¯s not long since the Oscars ceremony. As Ronan, who is not the first Hollywood leader to participate in the Oscar game, he can perceive the possible outcome of the nomination.


    Director Zhang looked at Ronan. There were three Ronan beside a small round table, and asked the male protagonist next to him: "Jett, can you talk to them?"


    If you can cooperate with one of Ravel Smith or Tom Cruise...


    Jeter-Lee shook his head directly: "I can''t talk to them, they and I... how to say, in Hollywood are two completely different levels."


    Director Zhang nodded and said nothing.


    "You mean the agent didn''t try his best when you rushed for the prize?" Will Smith heard Tom Cruise''s words and said directly: "What does such an agent want her to do? Just fire her."


    Ronan urged: "Tom and her question has not been presented yet, please keep it secret."


    Will Smith said quickly: "I know, I won''t talk nonsense." He looked at Tom Cruise: "Tom, what do you think?"


    Tom Cruise was blunt: "Wait until the nomination list is announced."


    Will Smith thought for a while and said, "Yes, if you can get the best actor nomination, it''s not suitable to change agent now."


    The agent knows too many customers and secrets, and usually nothing. If there is a sudden burst of information before the Oscars ceremony, it will definitely drag down the bonus plan.


    For stars like him and Tom Cruise, there are a lot of things hidden under the halo. It is a troublesome thing to not say how big the problem is.


    Tom Cruise shrugged: "I guess I might not get the nomination."


    While talking, his gaze moved to the left, Ronan also looked over, only to see that after four or five round dining tables, Nicole Kidman is sitting in the "The Moment" crew, and Harvey Wei Enstein was chatting and laughing.


    Ronan could see that even if Tom Cruise was an open-minded person, his face was not very pretty.


    Everyone knows that it''s impossible to take Harvey Weinstein''s thick legs to attack Oscar without paying anything.


    Will Smith probably saw some of Tom Cruise''s thoughts and said: "Even if it doesn''t work this time, we still have a chance."


    He pointed to Ronan on purpose and joked: "Don''t forget, we have a big backer!"


    Tom Cruise turned his head back, pretending to be relaxed and said: "Ronan, don''t you want Relativity Entertainment to take a few Oscars for best film?"


    Ronan helplessly spread his hands: "I think too, but the Oscar is not that you can get it. A few years ago, Harvey Weinstein produced "Shakespeare in Love", which made the academy quite annoyed and chilled him. Three years. In these three years, another DreamWorks has emerged and won three consecutive Oscars for Best Picture. This year, Harvey Weinstein made a comeback. I heard that "Chicago" is a nostalgic song and dance film. They like it very much."


    Will Smith snorted coldly: "It''s been many years, and they still miss the so-called golden age."


    Ronan suddenly said: "We should make a more nostalgic film, such as a black and white silent film."


    "Yes." Tom Cruise seemed to be greatly inspired: "Aren''t they nostalgic?"


    Ronan was also inspired by his own words. Will the black-and-white silent film of black transgender plus homosexuality plus bisexuality be 100% awarded in the future?


    Sure enough, I am a genius!


    Suddenly, Ronan felt that someone was staring here. He turned his head and found Nicole Kidman.


    The Australian actress'' eyes fell on Tom Cruise, and she smiled at Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise, who had been calm, breathed suddenly.


    "Damn it!" Tom Cruise muttered, "I will fire Pat Kingsley!"


    Ronan said: "When you think about it, do it, and Will will support you."


    "Yes." Will Smith said.


    Ronan decided to change the topic to a lighter one and asked: "Will, you called yesterday and said that you just returned to Los Angeles. I remember that you have been filming "Rivals of the People" for a while, so shouldn''t you sneak in to talk to Charlize- Theron has a date, right?"


    Will Smith shook his head quickly: "Just kidding, it''s an African iceberg. You would be interested in a woman like her who has a cold air all day long? I went to Miami, where the Williams sisters are preparing for Australia. Tennis Open."


    Ronan admired: "You pick two again?"


    Will Smith seemed to think of something terrible, his face changed, and instead of answering Ronan¡¯s question, he said: "Ronan, Tom, I strongly recommend you to try a professional female athlete Especially the female tennis players, their legs are so strong that they are terribly tight..."


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "I am not interested now."


    Ronan said, "Sister Williams is terrible. Will, their legs didn''t break your waist?"


    "Cough...cough..." Will Smith avoided Ronan''s question by coughing, and said, "Do you have any favorite female tennis players? I can ask Venus and Serena to help you introduce them. "


    Are there any tennis beauties in this era? Ronan thought about it carefully. It seems that Maria Sharapova, who was a beautiful girl in her teenage years, did not make her debut. What kind of training camp is Piggy¡¯s wife Ivan?


    Don''t say it, it really reminded him of a name.


    Ronan asked: "Is Anna Kournikova still playing?"


    "I''m not sure about this." Will Smith thought for a while, and said, "It seems that Kournikova has a boyfriend. I guess it''s no use. In fact, you can find the tennis princess. Hingis must be very happy to meet you like this. Outstanding male."


    Ronan remembers the name: "Swiss Hingis?"


    Will Smith nodded: "Yes, she is the former No. 1 woman in the world. She is easy to get started and is willing to interact with outstanding men. It is said that she has a lot of needs and is addicted."


    Tom Cruise was a little helpless with these two, and reminded: "You two."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Yes, this is the Oscar of the tall, and discussing these is a bit of a downplay."


    Will Smith didn''t care and said, "Tom, you don''t understand, Ronan must have an experience. The more beautiful female celebrities we have, the higher our style."


    Ronan said: "Wandering about a few double beds, changing brides several times..."


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 Chapter 436： Ex-husband and ex-wife

    The nominees'' luncheon has already begun. Although a variety of delicious meals are on the table, few people have an appetite to eat, and everyone''s attention is focused on the small stage in the front of the banquet hall.


    Actress Kate Hudson, who hosted the nominees luncheon, is announcing the nominations one by one.


    This is just a nomination, not an official award. The list is read out by Kate Hudson and displayed on the big screen behind her.


    "Nominated for the best animated short film..."


    Finally, an award related to Ronan announced the nominations: "Cathedral," Thomas Bajinsky; "Big Eye Boy''s New Car", Peter Dougert; "Head Mountain", Yamamura Koji; "Little Pig Page", Chris Leonard; "Roulette", Chris Settner."


    Hearing this list, Chris Leonard squeezed his fist hard, and the animation team has not been in vain for most of the work.


    He looked at the location of Ronan, and smiled at the corner of his mouth. With such a boss who supports the animation team, there is no reason for the animation team not to succeed!


    And they have to prove with success that those who swept them out were wrong!


    Now it''s "Little Pig Page", then "Little Yellow Man", and then the first animated feature film!


    Chris Leonard has seen Ronan¡¯s hand-written story outline and main character settings. The anti-hero and anti-traditional "Despicable Me" may really bring the animation team back to glory.


    The nomination for the best animated short film was entirely within Ronan''s expectation. Next, we should consider how to get the best animated short film.


    If you want to take Xiaojin back home in a month, proper input is necessary.


    The Oscar public relations of "Hero" can be stopped, so that all the energy of the public relations team can be put on "Peppa Pig" to hit the best animated short film.


    Kate Hudson announced several nominations for technology awards, and then announced the nomination list for best foreign language film.


    Director Zhang is a bit nervous. It has been a long time since he has not had such a sense of expectation. Perhaps other awards have lost enough appeal to him.


    Get the nomination this time, you can rush to the best foreign language film Golden Man, and get a familiar face at the Oscar.


    Next time, maybe you can hit the best director.


    The best film is not impossible in the future.


    Director Zhang took a look at Ronan. This big Hollywood boss is a good man, he pays attention to promises, and he values ??credibility. If he does what he says, he can cooperate for a long time.


    ""Hotel in Paradise", Paula Van der Oster; "A Man Without Past", Aki Korismaki; "Hero", Zhuangyi Mou; "Love in Africa", Caroline Lin Gram; "City of God"..."


    Director Zhang breathed a sigh of relief for an instant, and the crew congratulated him one after another. He was in a good mood. Although he didn''t win the prize, he returned in a few days when he returned.


    Even if you don''t have time, you have to make time to go back before the awards ceremony. This is the hometown of honor!


    You must not wait for the Oscars ceremony. After all, no one can guarantee the award. Once there is no award, the effect will be much worse if you go back.


    Having worked hard in the oriental movie circle for many years, Director Zhang''s precise grasp of certain things is something people have to admire.


    "Congratulations." Tom Cruise said to Ronan: "Is the second best foreign language film nominated?"


    Will Smith answered, "You are going to have a treat tonight."


    Ronan first said, "Thank you." Then he responded to Will Smith: "Go to my place at the end of the luncheon. I have the beef airlifted from the island country and the newly caught king crab..."


    Will Smith said: "Okay, I must go!"


    This is a celebration banquet, Ronan will invite many people.


    Nominations were announced one by one, and soon came nominations for the four most important awards.


    "The best actress nominations include Nicole Kidman, "The Moment"; Renee Zellweger, "Chicago"; Julianne Moore, "Far from Heaven"; Salma Hayek, " Frida; Diane Lane, "Infidelity."


    As expected, Nicole Kidman was once again nominated for Best Actress.


    Tom Cruise turned to look at Nicole Kidman. Nicole Kidman also glanced at him, then turned back and gave Harvey Weinstein a hard hug.


    Ronan saw it too, but didn''t say anything. Even if Tom Cruise didn''t feel happy, it was just his ex-wife.


    It is inevitable to give Harvey Weinstein to help the best actress Oscar.


    If you gain something, you may lose something. Similar transactions are never unspoken rules in Hollywood.


    Having said that, Harvey Weinstein''s appetite is really good. From young and beautiful to old and decayed, it takes all, even Judy Dench and Meryl Streep can go down... ¡­


    Ronan admits that Weinstein is far behind in this regard, maybe Will Smith can compare with him?


    But Will Smith is more particular than Harvey Weinstein, and at best, the husband and wife play their own roles instead of compelling.


    After the best actor nomination list is the best actor nomination list.


    "Adrian Brody, "The Pianist"; Jack Nicholson, "About Schmidt"; Nicholas Cage, "Adapted Screenplay"; Daniel Day-Lewis, "New York Gangs"; Michael- Kane "The Quiet American."


    No Tom Cruise on the list!


    Tom Cruise did not get an Oscar nomination for best actor!


    The nomination list was announced. Although Tom Cruise maintained a polite smile, Ronan and Will Smith who knew him could see that Tom Cruise was very angry.


    Ronan sighed lightly. Starting today, the team behind Tom Cruise will inevitably undergo tremendous changes.


    Will Smith pretended to be relaxed and said: "Tom, it''s no big deal. It''s better than disappointment at the awards ceremony. You have time and opportunity, but this time it won''t work and the next time."


    Ronan said, "It''s just a comeback."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Don''t worry, I''m fine, I have been running with me for so many years, and I am used to it."


    Ronan realized that Tom Cruise had won many Oscar nominations, and he was also a professional accompaniment for twenty years.


    With the end of the nomination list, the luncheon officially entered the dining stage, and many people began to sit on the table. Ronan specifically went to greet Chris Leonard and the people from the "Hero" crew, and invited them to go after the luncheon Future World Manor, there is a celebration party in the evening.


    In addition to these people, Ronan also sent invitations to others, such as Nicholas Cage.


    "Sophia talked about you specifically with me." Nicholas Cage said to Ronan: "She said that you are a very amazing person. She has many ideas about movies and is a trusted partner."


    Ronan smiled and replied: "I just did what a producer should do." He immediately said, "Nicholas, I hope we can also have a chance to cooperate."


    Since the beginning of "The Wind Whisperer", Nicholas Cage''s career has gone downhill. Of course, he will not underestimate the goodwill of a famous producer, and hastily said: "This is my honor."


    Saying goodbye to Nicolas Cage, Ronan talked a few more words with Martin Scorsese. Old Martin had heard of him and they were more polite to each other.


    Ronan asked briefly. Martin Scorsese will collaborate with Leonardo DiCaprio in "Aviator".


    This is not the time to mention "Infernal Walker".


    After Martin Scorsese declined the invitation to the party, Ronan returned to his table and found that there was an extra person here, a beautiful white woman who could shine.


    Nicole Kidman is here.


    There was a smile on the woman''s face, as proud as an Australian koala.


    Maybe it was the end of what should be said, Nicole Kidman smiled and nodded to Ronan, and left here.


    Tom Cruise also smiled politely.


    Ronan asked, "What''s wrong?"


    Tom Cruise did not answer, and Will Smith said: "What else, just show off, just a nomination."


    "It''s not just a nomination." Tom Cruise whispered: "She might really win the prize."


    Ronan shook his head: "Women can''t help but raise their tails." He said directly: "Getting the Oscar for Best Actress may not be a good thing for Nicole."


    "What do you say?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Ronan said directly: "CAA recommended Nicole to me before filming "The Bourne," I asked me to do a targeted market survey, and then declined.


    "The pay is too high?" Will Smith asked.


    Ronan said: "This is only one aspect of the reason. The most important thing is that I found through first-line survey data that American movie fans don''t like Nicole at all."


    Tom Cruise frowned: "Isn''t it? She has starred in movies in the past two years. She has done well..."


    Ronan sighed and said, "Do you know? There is a kind of audience paying the bill called sympathy."


    Both Will Smith and Tom Cruise were smart people and immediately understood the meaning of Ronan''s words.


    "So, she pretended to be pitiful on purpose?" Tom Cruise was one of the parties: "Throw all the mistakes on my head. I won''t speak if I''m right? Then win the sympathy of the public and the media?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, just said: "Once she gets the Oscar for Best Actress, everything before that will be reduced to zero with the huge benefits brought by the Little Golden Man."


    Once she becomes an absolute heroine and truly carries a commercial film, Nicole Kidman is a veritable box office poison.


    Will Smith said: "Ronan''s vision has always been very good, I think it makes sense."


    Tom Cruise didn''t say anything, thinking that Nicole Kidman used him in the divorce case to gain sympathy for hype, and the remaining trace of affection disappeared.


    Ronan looked at the time and said, "It''s almost there, let''s go, go to me."


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 Chapter 437： Give me an explanation

    The night was deep, and cars drove out of the entrance of the manor one after another. The manor of the future world, where the voices were boiling, gradually quieted down, and a grand party was over.


    "Your wine and beef are good." Tom Cruise was at the end: "Your taste in life has improved significantly."


    Ronan said directly: "It was made with money."


    Tom Cruise said: "You don''t need to be so frank."


    Ronan shrugged: "I was just a small middle class. I have the current life because of wealth."


    There is nothing to say about this. In the eyes of many people, he is a nouveau riche.


    "By the way, I have something to say hello to you in advance." Tom Cruise was also not polite to Ronan: "I will fire the agent soon, and there may be some trouble."


    Ronan understood what he meant and said, "If you need my help, just say it."


    Tom Cruise smiled: "Thank you."


    Ronan smiled: "Do you need to be so polite with me? We are all old friends."


    Tom Cruise didn''t say any more polite words and left the future world.


    Watching Tom Cruise leave in the car, Ronan returned to the huge banquet hall. The butler Nikia was instructing people to clean up, because Avril, who had come by halfway, was also actively helping.


    "Ivy." Ronan greeted, "Nikia should take care of these things, you can leave them alone."


    Putting down the wine bottle in her hand, Avril Lavigne walked over with a sense of drunkenness and said: "Ronan, if there is such a lively thing in the future, you must notify me in advance."


    Ronan nodded: "I see, little drunkard."


    Avril Lavigne drank a lot of wine at night and said, "It''s not easy to find a place to drink with peace of mind." She pulled Ronan up: "Go, let''s go to your wine cellar."


    Ronan certainly would not object, and followed Avril into the wine cellar, letting her choose a bottle of whiskey.


    Obviously, Avril Lavigne has not enjoyed it yet.


    "Will this affect your singing?" Ronan asked.


    "It''s okay." Avril didn''t seem to care at all: "It''s only when you drink often."


    Thinking of the alcoholic Britney Spears was still red and purple, Ronan didn''t say much, took Avril up the stairs and walked towards the master bedroom on the third floor.


    Avril Lavigne held the wine bottle and said as she walked: "The production team chose a new song for me, do you want to listen?"


    Ronan said, "Of course I have to listen."


    Avril Lavigne snorted softly: "If you fall in love with someone, you will lose yourself easily..."


    The two walked into the master bedroom on the third floor together, and Avril''s singing continued.


    After a short while, her singing stopped and another tune sounded. Influenced by Avril''s singing, Ronan also remembered a song.


    Forget about sorrow, just go to the left when the grass is over...


    Early the next morning, Ronan first sent Avril Lavigne to the record company, and then came to the Embassy Pictures.


    "Hero" successfully won the Oscar nomination for best foreign language film. Of course, the promotion and distribution of Embassy Pictures must keep up. Starting this weekend, it will be expanded in North America.


    More than a month before the screening, "Hero" has always maintained the scale of ten theaters. The proximity to the Chinese community and the good reputation of the operation have played an important role. Five weeks of screening has won the North American box office of $1.35 million.


    It is said that on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the box office of "Hero" has exceeded 200 million soft sister coins.


    Although it is still unable to compare with the box office record created by "Titanic" in 1998, for the Oriental domestic films of this era, it is already small.


    By the weekend, "Hero" will expand to more than 2,000 theaters in North America.


    Of course, the expanded theaters will still make a fuss about the Chinese community.


    After the expanded screening in North America, "Hero" will be gradually promoted overseas by the Embassy Pictures.


    The Oscar effect is equally effective in overseas markets.


    However, Embassy Pictures¡¯ Oscar public relations for "Hero" stopped quickly. This film only won a nomination for best foreign language film. In fact, it is not difficult for anyone with a little rational to see that "Hero" won the Oscar for best foreign language film. The film may be so small that it can be ignored.


    After all, "Hero" is not "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in an oriental coat.


    From the outside to the core, this film is all Eastern, and it is not the type of "City of God" that actively smears one''s own city and country. It is difficult to get a group of middle-aged and elderly white Americans to vote. It''s too big.


    An oriental film that does not hack one''s own country, does not hack one''s own city, does not hack one''s own beliefs or ethnicity, and it is completely epic difficulty to want a heavyweight Oscar.


    In this respect, Oscars also have something in common with the three major European art film festivals.


    The public relations team of Embassy Pictures and the corresponding resources have all turned to the award for the best animated short film of "Little Pig Peppa".


    Ronan wants to make sure that "Peppa Pig" gets the best animated short film Golden Man possible.


    If you can get this little golden man, the subsequent animated series will attract the attention of countless people. The Oscar halo and effects are still relatively easy to use.


    But after the Oscar nomination list was announced, the most fierce speculation in the media was "The Pianist" and Roman Polanski.


    Now it has not only dragged out Roman Polanski''s strong case and the parties to whip the corpse.


    Prior to this, the scandal about Roman Polanski''s immorality 26 years ago was buzzed by the media and everyone knows it.


    The FBI and the judiciary announced under huge pressure from public opinion that if Roman Polanski came to attend the awards ceremony, he would be arrested and brought to justice.


    Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is someone pushing from behind.


    Oscar public relations is no longer as simple as propagating itself. In the hands of a fat man, it has gradually become the norm to fight against competitors.


    But this will not affect the perception of Roman Polanski''s directorship in Hollywood circles.


    There is a rule recognized by everyone in Hollywood circles. Art and character are always two different things.


    Otherwise, Sean Connery will not be popular for so many years, Morgan Freeman will not become a golden supporting role, Woody Allen should have been finished...


    There are countless examples in this regard.


    Beverly Hills, Century City.


    Upstairs not far from CAA, middle-aged Pat Kinsley dressed in Chanel and pushed open the door of Tom Cruise''s office.


    "Good morning, Tom." Pat Kinsley greeted with a smile.


    Tom Cruise sat behind the desk and didn''t move. There was a pile of documents in front of him. His face was a bit gloomy, and he pointed to the opposite chair: "Sit, Pat."


    Looking at Tom Cruise''s handsome face, Pat Kinsley pulled out the chair and sat down openly.


    Pat Kingsley asked, "What''s the matter if you call me so urgently?"


    "A little thing." Tom Cruise looked calm, and his voice was the same as before: "Pat, should you give me an explanation for the best actor nomination?"


    Pat-Kinsili''s brows moved slightly, and countless fine crow''s feet appeared at the corners of her eyes, and said, "I''m very sorry, Tom. I didn''t do my job well. The competition this year has become fiercer and our subject matter is not dominant ,Even¡­¡­"


    Tom Cruise interrupted Pat Kingsley: "Is that all?"


    Pat Jinsli''s heart sank, and suddenly she had a bad feeling. After all, she understood what she was doing.


    "Oscar awards and nominations can not be forced." Pat Kingsley said plausibly: "The work must be outstanding, the publicity must be proper, the public relations must be strong, and there must be good luck."


    She said naturally: "We did the first three items pretty well, but we were out of luck. Don''t worry, we can continue next year..."


    "Poor luck?" Tom Cruise laughed angrily, picked up the top copy of the information in front of him, and threw it directly to Pat Kinsley: "Since entering the awards season, you have participated in five games about me. Campaign for canvassing votes. But another one, you participated in 16 times!"


    Pat-Kinsli''s complexion sank, and then returned to normal: "You two are my customers."


    Tom Cruise took out another document and threw it in front of Pat Kinsley: "You only contacted seven media outlets for me, and twenty-five on the other side!"


    Without waiting for Pat Kinsley to reply, Tom Cruise threw another piece of information: "I prepaid you 3 million US dollars as activity fundsThe only bill that can match Where did 1.8 million dollars and the other 1.2 million dollars go?"


    Tom Cruise''s tone kept getting colder: "What happened to the public opinion in the media that used to belittle me and sympathize with Kidman?"


    Just as Pat Kingsley wanted to explain, Tom Cruise threw her another document: "You should speak after you read it!"


    These materials fell on the desk in front of Pat Kinsri, but Pat Kinsri did not open it for a look.


    "Things are not what you think, Tom." As an agent, Pat Kinsley is cheeky and telling lies are basic skills: "You have misunderstood me, we need to talk calmly, you first Calm down, okay?"


    Tom Cruise was very calm and said: "Pat, I just trust you very much, not stupid. I have always believed that you are an excellent agent, everything will be for my sake. Before this Oscar, I have never I doubted you."


    If it hadn''t been for Ronan''s reminder, maybe he would still trust Pat Kingsley as always.


    "You have failed my trust, and you are squandering my trust." Tom Cruise''s tone became colder and colder: "We have worked together for nearly ten years. I didn''t expect you to become like this."


    Pat Jinsli''s crow''s feet showed more and more at the corner of her eyes, and she defended: "Tom, you really misunderstood me, I may not have done some work..."


    Tom Cruise''s voice suddenly increased: "Enough!" He looked at Pat Kinsley: "For the sake of our years of cooperation, stop telling meaningless lies. I will notify CAA and announce at the same time. , We no longer cooperate because of differences in roles."


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 Chapter 438： Chess player

    Hearing Tom Cruise''s words, Pat Kinsley''s face finally changed. She looked at Tom Cruise incredulously and asked: "Tom, you... you want to fire me?"


    Tom Cruise closed his eyes and said, "Pat, you have destroyed the foundation of our cooperation. We don''t have to continue to cooperate."


    Pat Kingsley stared at Tom Cruise: "We have worked together for more than ten years! How can you do this?"


    "We have been working together for more than ten years. We are both partners and friends." Tom Cruise is very sad: "But what did you do to me? We don''t talk about the past, and the time is too far. Once an Oscar PR, you can count on my trust?"


    Tom Cruise didn''t believe what Pat Kinsley explained before.


    Pat Kinsley''s face grew ugly.


    Tom Cruise said again: "Those you just said are just excuses."


    Pat Kinsley''s expression kept changing, because those words were really excuses.


    Why make excuses instead of telling the truth? Once the truth is said, the relationship between her and Tom Cruise will inevitably break.


    Pat Kinsley knows Tom Cruise, so she made an excuse before.


    Now that Tom Cruise wanted to fire her, the situation collapsed instantly, and some words had to be said.


    "Tom, haven''t you thought about it?" Pat Kinsley asked instead: "I have been your agent since you married Nicole Kidman and treat you equally. Why is this Oscar PR? Want to favor Nicole?"


    Tom Cruise sneered: "So you admit it?"


    Pat Kinsley sighed, Hollywood-style relationships have never been reliable. She added: "The reason is very simple. Nicole is very hopeful to win the performance award, and your chances of winning are infinitely close to zero."


    "Tom, didn''t you find out? Oscar never liked you." Pat Kinsley told the facts she thought: "Your acting skills are not outstanding among the stars of the second line, "Minority Report "The theme and characters are inherently flawed, how can you win the prize?"


    These words were like a heavy hammer, which hit Tom Cruise''s chest hard.


    Having been famous for so many years, how many people accused him of not acting well in front of him?


    Like all famous stars, Tom Cruise never thinks his acting skills are problematic.


    Those who say that his acting skills are not good have eye problems.


    Pat-Kinsley¡¯s words continue: "You and Nicole are both my clients. I treat you equally. With limited resources in hand, of course, we must give priority to assisting the most likely to win the prize, and change to other brokers. People will make the same choice."


    Tom Cruise looked a little ugly: "Do you think my acting skills can''t even match her?"


    "You calm down, we will discuss the matter." Pat Kinsley said: "Tom, if you think about it, there are no breakthrough performances and roles, even if you do well in public relations, based on the core judges'' inherent knowledge of you, Could you win an award?"


    Many things are not about chance at all, but about position.


    In Tom Cruise''s eyes, Pat Kinsley''s stance is already biased.


    Not only is the resources in hand heavily tilted towards Nicole Kidman, he also said that the acting skills of one of Hollywood''s most famous vases are above his superstar.


    He put his blind trust in Pat Kinsley, what was the reward?


    Tom Cruise said coldly: "You used my resources on her."


    Pat-Kingsli holds two star customers, and already has the feeling of a super agent. It is natural to say: "This is a reasonable allocation and optimization of resources."


    Tom Cruise stared at Pat Kinsley, his eyes sharp as a knife: "Okay, this is resource optimization, but you used my resources, have you discussed with me?"


    Pat-Kinsli said of course: "I am your agent. I have a comprehensive consideration. Now I call your resources, and I can call other clients'' resources to support you in the future..."


    Tom Cruise laughed suddenly, his smile a little bit cold, with a little sarcasm.


    "Don''t forget, you are my agent!" Tom Cruise reminded: "What do you think of me, a chess piece at your mercy?"


    Pat-Kinsley is dumb, because of the cooperation for more than ten years, two A-level star customers really make her feel this way.


    Like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are the protagonists in the movie, creating characters that spread all over the world.


    But without the assistance of a broker, can they do it?


    Are they not just a chess piece, just like the props in the movie, everything is at the mercy of the big hands behind the scenes?


    Pat Kingsley thinks this is not a problem.


    With the increase in the status, reputation and pay of actors, it is not only themselves, but also their agents and even small assistants.


    Tom Cruise saw something and kept shaking his head: "You forgot a little, the most important point." He strengthened his tone: "Pat, you are just a server of mine!"


    Hearing this, Pat Kinsley''s expression turned cold: "Tom, how many opportunities have I won for you in the past ten years? You only consider me a waiter?"


    Speaking of which, the relationship between the two has collapsed. Tom Cruise said directly: ¡°Isn¡¯t the broker serving my client? I pay you a commission, you provide services to me, CAA There is such a clause in the broker''s code, doesn''t it?"


    Pat Kinsley didn''t know how to answer for a while.


    I don''t know since when, in her concept, without her agent, there would be no Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman today.


    After more than ten years of cooperation, Tom Cruise still takes care of each other''s face to some extent. He didn''t chase after each other. He just said: "Our three-year brokerage contract only has the last year left. I will notify CAA and request a replacement. Broker, I will pay you a lot of liquidated damages."


    Pat Kinsly stood up suddenly: "Tom, you can''t do this!"


    Tom Cruise didn''t go to see her anymore: "I have something to deal with." He pressed the intercom, and the assistant immediately pushed the door in: "Martha, send me Ms. Kinsley."


    The female assistant named Martha came over immediately: "Ms. Jinsli, please here."


    Pat Kinsley looked at Tom Cruise coldly, and finally said nothing, and turned out of this office.


    Now that Tom Cruise has made a decision, he has to do the finishing touches. He first notified the lawyer, then called the accountant, and then dialed Ronan''s number.


    "What''s the matter, Tom?"


    Hearing Ronan¡¯s question, Tom Cruise said directly: "I fired the agent."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan was reading the latest news about the Oscar players in the newspaper and said: "You are really fast."


    Tom Cruise replied: "In fact, Pat Kingsley has changed a long time ago. It may not have been the original Pat Kingsley a few years ago, but I have always trusted her. The blind trust led me to treat her. Not vigilant enough."


    Ronan was curious and asked, "What happened?"


    There was laughter from the earpiece, laughter with self-deprecating laughter: "I don''t know what gave Pat Kinsley the false self-confidence, making her think that I was just a **** controlled by her."


    Ronan also laughed: "This is the funniest joke I have heard this year, probably because you became a superstar and gave her too much confidence."


    Frankly speaking, without Tom Cruise, Pat Kinsley''s agent status will plummet.


    Pat Kingsley is not the first agent to have such confidence, nor will he be the last.


    Tom Cruise added: "I didn''t want to be part of the joke, so I just fired her."


    He passed the conversation with Pat Kingsley and roughly talked to Ronan.


    Ronan thought for a while and reminded: "You''d better say hello to the top of CAA, and also do some preventive work. After all, she has been your agent for too long."


    Tom Cruise is not stupid, he understands Ronan''s meaning: "Don''t worry, I will pay attention." He paused for a while, and said: "I have worked with Pat Kingsley for more than ten years~www. novelhall.com~ I was a very good friend at one time. Everyone is so easy to talk about, she won''t be able to?"


    Ronan reminded again: "You don''t have to take the initiative to do anything in consideration of your past friendship, but you can''t help but take precautions."


    To be honest, Tom Cruise has too much black material.


    To be precise, judging by the general social moral point of view, except for very few people, other Hollywood stars can be said to be a pile of black materials.


    Tom Cruise said on the phone: "I will take this seriously."


    Ronan hung up the phone. Pat Kingsley had been Tom Cruise¡¯s agent for too long and knew Tom Cruise too well. Once it was really targeted at Tom Cruise, Tom K. Ruth would be quite troublesome.


    Take the initiative? This is not a good choice.


    As a friend, Ronan has reminded Tom Cruise several times, like this kind of thing, if Tom Cruise does not take the initiative to open an invitation, he rashly joins it, if there is a bad result, I am afraid it will be serious. Influence the relationship with Tom Cruise.


    Just like Pat Kingsley, who thought she was thinking of Tom Cruise, and did a lot of things for granted, but didn''t get Tom Cruise''s consent. In the end, it was all counterproductive.


    The ready-made examples are here, and Ronan certainly wouldn''t do stupid things humbly.


    Maybe Pat Kingsley will be as silent as most brokers who are terminated by clients, and will not do things that violate professional ethics.


    It is common for Hollywood actors to terminate their contracts with their agents, or not to renew their contracts after the three-year contract expires. Few agents stand up to discredit former clients.


    Ronan went to read the newspaper again and happened to see Nicole Kidman''s propaganda draft.


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 Chapter 439： There is a whip corpse called Kidman

    Oscars have a variety of public relations methods, one of which is called sympathy points. People like Ronan who have seen many Oscar public relations cases also know that sympathy points can sometimes play an important role.


    For example, Heath Ledger''s best supporting actor, and even some people''s best actress, etc.


    It can be said that the Oscar promotion for Hollywood stars is full of tricks, and Harvey Weinstein is one of the top players.


    Nicole Kidman embraced Harvey Weinstein''s thick legs and used a trick to win sympathy.


    In the newspaper, it was an interview with Nicole Kidman.


    She focused on the relationship with Tom Cruise.


    "I married Tom Cruise at the age of 22. This marriage is something I have never forgotten. I will never forget it in my life, because the person I married was my favorite, and I was very happy at the time. Because I got married for love."


    Ronan knows very well that as long as Tom Cruise can stand on the front line of Hollywood in the future, Nicole Kidman will continue to be dragged out and whip the body.


    Nicole Kidman''s words below are shocking.


    "Before I divorced Tom Cruise, I was pregnant for three months, but Tom Cruise unilaterally announced that he was divorcing me. I was shocked and unfortunately miscarried. What makes me sad is that there are others. Spread rumors that this child is not Tom¡¯s..."


    Doesn''t this allude to Tom Cruise spreading rumors?


    Seeing this, Ronan was speechless for a moment. The creatures like ex-wife, especially the star ex-wife, were really terrifying.


    No one can deny that Tom Cruise is bound to bear the main responsibility in the process of ending this marriage, probably because of this mentality. No matter what Nicole Kidman says, Tom Cruise basically They avoided talking and let Nicole Kidman play.


    But for Best Actress Oscar, Nicole Kidman is too hard, right? You can''t wait to drag the ex-husband out and whip the corpse, right?


    In the interview report, there is basically no content about the role of "The Moment", but Nicole Kidman talks about Tom Cruise.


    "I have never regretted marrying Tom Cruise, nor have I regretted leaving him. I got married because of love and also because of love. I left everything I had before. I know this is silly, but I have no regrets. ."


    The Nicole Kidman created in this interview is really high-end and high-end, faintly allowing people to see a pure and beautiful white lotus.


    Such as the final epilogue.


    "Nicole Kidman, she can be called a legendary actress, not only because of her defying beauty, but also because her life experience is very dramatic, with various ups and downs, and she stands at the pinnacle of life. I have overlooked the world and been stepped on by the world, struggling out of the quagmire, and then climbing to the top."


    As soon as this report came out, Ronan felt that more people would sympathize with Nicole Kidman and think that Tom Cruise is a very bastard.


    Even Hollywood insiders will be affected.


    The divorce between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was raging, and outsiders simply didn¡¯t know what happened.


    Let alone other people, even Ronan and Will Smith don''t know much about the specifics.


    In this case, the crying child will have milk, and the woman can easily gain sympathy and approval during the divorce process.


    Many things become true if they say too much.


    Even if Tom Cruise jumps out to refute, most people will be preconceived because of Nicole Kidman''s female identity.


    Ronan can see that this is not just Nicole Kidman''s handwriting, it can only be said that Harvey Weinstein is worthy of the Oscar''s number one public relations player.


    If according to the past development, as expected, Nicole Kidman will become the best actress of this year''s Oscar.


    In Hollywood, character is never an issue, and has nothing to do with artistic achievement.


    Scandal-ridden actors, directors or producers have won the highest awards, and it has never been Hollywood''s biggest problem.


    What is the biggest problem in Hollywood? Shirley Dumball said bluntly when she grew up-Hollywood''s number one problem is love/pedicia, and it has always been this way.


    Not to mention those hidden in the depths of darkness, even Hollywood movies that romanticize the romance between young girls and adults have never been less shot.


    For example, Shirley Dunball, what is her "market"? Later, a survey showed that Shirley Temple''s admirers were mainly middle-aged men who tended to be in love with children.


    As for the films made by child stars such as Xiulan-Deng Boer, there are so many imaginative and obscure scenes, it is not difficult for those who have watched those films carefully.


    Why is it so difficult for many girl stars like Shirley Temple to transform? It''s not that their talents are as good as when they were young, and it''s not that they are disabled.


    The simplest truth is that when a child star like Shirley Temple grows up, he loses that part of his admirers, and his career has naturally plummeted, and everyone has been lost since then.


    These have even formed a unique culture in Hollywood. Those who hold power can hardly not be affected by the culture in the circle, which leads to the severance of this aspect, and the waves of the Yangtze River push forward.


    Ronan¡¯s own questioning has also been affected. For example, Avril¡¯s biggest attraction is not the unique charisma of the appraiser, but there is one thing that he does well, and he always insists on the bottom line. People of conscience.


    This bottom line cannot be broken, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.


    Ronan once heard Will Smith mention that there are many powerful elite love/pedophilia circles in Hollywood, and there are the 6 most powerful love/pedophilia, but he didn''t specifically say who they are.


    Even if Will Smith didn¡¯t say it clearly, Ronan could guess a few based on the rumors he¡¯d heard. For example, the director who married his adopted daughter and a famous director who is collaborating with Warner Bros. who loves to make children''s movies are the so-called Six Love /Children/Addiction.


    There are too many to hook up with minors in the crew.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that many people were liquidated later, but the people who were liquidated were really a few of the few.


    These people are basically the guys who do things very indifferently, and don''t have the credibility of paying and returning.


    For example, the CEO of Warner Bros. promised to give someone the role of Wonder Woman, but he threw a small role after playing...


    Various news and news related to Oscars circulated everywhere. Ronan took advantage of the time in the two days to make a comprehensive analysis. Harvey Weinstein pushed this year after being cold by the academy for three years. Both Nicole Kidman and "Chicago" seem to occupy a favorable situation.


    Embassy Pictures gave up continuing to do PR for "Hero" and is preparing for an expanded screening this weekend.


    Correspondingly, the investment in Peppa Pig is increasing.


    This short animated film, the best animated short film at the Oscars, can be said to have obvious advantages and disadvantages.


    The most favorable point is that Peppa Pig has invested the most resources in this award, and high investment can often bring certain advantages.


    In addition, the themes and values ??of family and affection advocated by this film are also what Oscar has always advocated.


    The disadvantage is that the subject matter of the short film tends to be younger.


    However, in the Oscar awards, the best film may not be awarded, and the winning film is often not the best.


    The key factors that determine the attribution of awards are more outside the film.


    According to news that Ronan learned, for the other works nominated for the best animated short film, except for Pixar''s "Big Eye Boy''s New Car", public relations can only be said to be better than nothing.


    The short animated films of Pixar Studios, like the feature-length animated films they produce, are well-made examples.


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    Beverly Hills, Century City.


    Pat Kinsley walked into her independent office, closed the door, and sat at her desk with a gloomy expression. Although she was mentally prepared, Brian Lord, who was in charge of the company¡¯s brokerage business, announced that she was no longer responsible. After Tom Cruise, there is still a very dull feeling.


    She did so much for Tom Cruise and got kicked just like that?


    Without her assistance for decades, can Tom Cruise have the status of a superstar today?


    Pat-Kinsley is very hot and feels betrayed will be handing over with someone next week, just give up Tom Cruise? Pat-Kinsley is certainly not reconciled, any broker is willing to let go of the most important client in such an easy way.


    But Tom Cruise paid liquidated damages to terminate the contract, and she had no choice.


    Pat-Kingsli finally has a sense of understanding that if the celebrity client no longer trusts the agent, the price of kicking the agent is too low.


    After sitting for more than ten minutes, thinking carefully for more than ten minutes, and adding to the thoughts and gains of these two days, Pat-Kinsley''s idea became stronger.


    Never let Tom Cruise get rid of himself so easily!


    Since she can hold Tom Cruise as a superstar in one hand, she can also drag Tom Cruise off!


    Once you have an idea, you must make a plan accordingly.


    Pat Kingsley has worked with Tom Cruise for more than ten years and is definitely the person in Hollywood who knows Tom Cruise best.


    She quickly decided what to do.


    First, there is the issue of Tom Cruise''s beliefs. Scientology has a very poor reputation and is even called an evil sect by many media. So Tom Cruise''s beliefs must be fixed to death!


    The second is the marriage problem. This aspect is closely related to Tom Cruise¡¯s belief. The senior officials of Scientology have intervened in Tom Cruise¡¯s marriage. They can break the news to the media and deliberately exaggerate to become Tom Cruise¡¯s marriage. Achieved under the control of Scientology.


    The media must be very interested in the news in this regard. When the media follow up, the truth and the false are no longer important, because Tom Cruise¡¯s belief is anomalously true, and it will become Tom Cruise¡¯s lifetime stain!


    Another point is the sexuality/orientation aspect of Tom Cruise.


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 Chapter 440： Box office champion from the East

    There are a lot of hidden homosexuality/sexual relationships in Hollywood. Whether Tom Cruise is one of them or not, Pat Kingsley is not sure, or even has any evidence.


    With this idea, I just thought of one thing. In the mid-nineties, Tom Cruise had a close relationship with a male friend. Nicole Kidman had counted on Tom Cruise because of this. There was a fierce argument, and the two even reached the point of getting involved.


    Later Tom Cruise made a concession and took the initiative to alienate the male friend.


    Although there is no real hammer, what kind of evidence is needed for this revelation? Then treat Tom Cruise''s orientation as having problems.


    Pat Kinsley pondered another question. Who should Tom Cruise''s gay/loved partner choose?


    The previous one is definitely not appropriate, and it can only be appropriate to mention, after all, it is too far away to bring practical harm to Tom Cruise.


    Then find the right person among Tom Cruise''s current friends.


    Thinking of this, the name of a person appeared in Pat Kingsley''s mind-Ronan Anderson!


    This is Tom Cruise''s friend, tall and handsome, with extraordinary temperament, undoubtedly an excellent candidate.


    "Ronan Anderson..."


    Pat Kinsley said the name again and shook his head quickly. Ronan Anderson looked very suitable, but in fact it was not suitable at all.


    Ronan Anderson is not an actor, not a celebrity, let alone an ordinary person! He is a famous Hollywood producer, boss of Relativity Entertainment Group, and a veritable billionaire!


    Such a person, is she an agent who can afford?


    Even in the heyday of CAA founder Michael Ovitz, he did not dare to offend a character like Ronan Anderson easily.


    Although Tom Cruise is also a billionaire, a star billionaire like him is incomparable to a physical billionaire like Ronan Anderson.


    It''s not terrible to fight a billionaire like Tom Cruise. After all, he holds too much black material from his opponent, but it would be unwise to provoke Ronan Anderson at the same time.


    There is another candidate, another close friend of Tom Cruise-Will Smith.


    Pat Kingsley also vetoed it on the initiative. Blacks in Hollywood will get rid of them. The social trend in the past two years is very clear. It is better to avoid black celebrities.


    Just look for one of Tom Cruise''s male assistants.


    Anyway, the news on many small and medium-sized media nowadays is a picture of the beginning, and the content is entirely edited.


    Pat-Kinsley determines the content, makes plans based on the content, and contacts the media later, all of which will take time.


    Anyway, we can''t cooperate anymore, so we can handle Tom Cruise''s brokerage business as soon as possible.


    In the morning, Pat Kinsley completed a simple plan. Next, he started looking for the media and corresponding contacts to meet with them in person, and then formulate a more detailed plan based on the results of the discussions.


    She needs a period of planning to find a suitable opportunity to break out.


    Pat Kingsley has worked in Hollywood for more than 20 years. She has only served as the agent of two popular stars, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and has accumulated a lot of media resources for more than ten years.


    Some of them may not work with her, but more media are still happy to report on a superstar scandal.


    Isn¡¯t the media¡¯s favorite routine to create stars and then destroy them?


    Time soon came to the weekend, and after the Embassy Pictures fully prepared, "Hero" successfully expanded to 2,420 theaters in North America.


    Because many films that are interested in hitting the Oscars are still under control of the screening scale to continue word-of-mouth marketing. Among the many films on the Oscar nomination list, the famous ones are still maintaining the scale of dozens of theaters and want to expand their screenings. The promulgation strength of the film is not as good as the Embassy Pictures.


    For a time, "Hero" became the largest film screened that week.


    Although 2,420 theaters are distributed with Chinese communities and Asian communities as the core distribution, there are also a large number of Western audiences entering the theaters.


    On the first day of the expanded screening, "Hero" won US$8.95 million in North America, and won the North American box office chart on the day of airborne!


    At the same time, this film also won a lot of media praise in North America.


    "This is the power of Kung Fu! "Hero" topped Friday''s box office chart in one fell swoop, proving that every point invested by Relativity Entertainment in it is worth the money!"


    --"New York Times"


    "Obviously, this is a powerful blow from the East. It is not easy for a foreign language film to get to the top of the list. Oriental Kungfu has a well-deserved reputation."


    -"The Hollywood Reporter"


    Some North American media even compared "Hero" with "Dream of Red Mansions".


    Just like in the East, "Hero" has a lot of negative reputation.


    The famous film critic Todd McCarthy gave such a formula after watching "Hero": well-made war scenes + beautiful Chinese swordsmanship + Jet Li-low-end storyline-improper moral code-slow film rhythm.


    But overall, the reputation of "Hero" in North America, especially the audience''s reputation, is still more positive.


    Since "City of God" and "Chicago" have not been expanded yet, "The Pianist", which has been expanded, lacks competitiveness, and "Hero" has the strongest commercial attribute among the rest of the Chong Austrian films, and the rest have expanded. The film screened did not pose much threat to "Hero".


    In order to maintain its reputation, even if the scale of "The Pianist" is expanded, there are fewer than 500 theaters.


    On Saturday, "Hero"''s single-day box office rose again, earning 9.14 million US dollars.


    When Ronan saw the box office data for two consecutive days, he was completely sure that Embassy Pictures only relied on North American box office revenue. Not only could it reap the copyright fees and publicity fees invested in "Hero", it was not difficult to achieve a larger amount of profit.


    There is no doubt that with the expansion of "Hero", the film has already achieved great success in North America.


    Ronan briefly analyzed that this film can sell well. In fact, the first thing to thank is Li An and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" set off a wave of martial arts all over the world, and Director Zhang spotted this opportunity and decisively followed the trend and filmed "Hero". The success of "Hero" was also borrowed from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Director Zhang''s production is of course also very important. "Hero" has stunning colors and pictures.


    The color of the movie is well controlled. The oriental colors in the movie give people a strong visual impact, and the picture feels even more beautiful.


    The martial arts fighting scene with oriental characteristics and the interweaving and impact of colors form a strong sense of artistic presentation.


    Among ordinary North American audiences, the film¡¯s reputation is actually very good. Two days after its release, the IMDB score is still as high as 8.5 points.


    ""Hero" is the most surprising movie I have seen so far, whether it is directing, shooting, screenwriting, special effects or film technology. The colors used in the film are breathtakingly beautiful, and the martial arts scenes are exquisite and flawless. The actors perform well, the special effects are realistic, the lighting and the effects are all exquisite, this movie is great."


    Most ordinary fans praised the film, and the facts have proved that the magical propaganda of Embassy Pictures is also extremely effective and successful.


    "I like movies in this style, because they go beyond the control of gravity, break through the limits of the human body, and also subvert the stylized camera position. Some people may think this kind of martial arts scene hanging in the air is a bit silly or uncut. Actually, but for me it is really creative beauty. Compared with the action scenes of the movies I watched before, this movie is like a breath of fresh air, full of new ideas."


    Some fans also pointed out the flaws of the film.


    "Unfortunately, this movie is a bit too much. There are too many exquisite actions made by computers, making the audience have to watch the actors flying around in the sky with steel ropes over and over again. Although in the movie The action requires technical support, but film production should not be overwhelming."


    This is actually a profile portrayal of "Hero" in North American audiences. According to the data obtained by CinemaScore theater audience survey, those who applaud are given an A+ score, while critics are almost always low scores of D or F. There are even very few B or C fencers.


    It is not difficult for Ronan to find that the effect of "Hero" being released in North America is surprisingly similar to the scene when the box office whirlwind in the Eastern market last month.


    The successful propaganda strategy attracted a large number of Americans to enter the theater, and the excellent picture effect satisfied them. However, the thin plot, the "syllogism" narrative method, and the "sacrifice of the individual" political feelings still aroused a lot of attention among mainstream American audiences. Big controversy.


    But one thing is certain, even the most demanding American audiences are unanimously applauded for color pictures and Zhang Guoshi''s photographic skills.


    This is also a major reason why "Hero" has a good box office after the expanded screening.


    Some film critics even called "Hero" for not being nominated for an Oscar for Best Photography.


    After the first weekend of expanded North American screenings When the statistics were released, "Hero" unsurprisingly stood on the top of the North American box office rankings, winning $25.88 million in 2,420 theaters. .


    As soon as the box office data was released, Ronan asked Embassy Pictures to report the good news to the Oriental New Picture Company as agreed.


    In any case, this should be reported to the producer.


    They have no way to profit, they can always get fame.


    At the same time, Ronan also accepted an interview from the Eastern media that won the box office champion for "Hero".


    "The success of "Hero" does provide some reference for Eastern films to enter the North American market."


    Facing the Eastern media, Ronan still reminded very honestly: "This film can be accepted by North American audiences. I think it is very important to highlight the picture and downplay the plot and meaning."


    "Don''t imagine how tall the American audience is. Most people watch movies without paying attention to the story, but to be lively and beautiful. For them, watching a movie is just playing, so they pay more attention to visual impact."

 Chapter 441： Foreigners make money

    Beverly Hills, in the hotel where the "Hero" crew stayed, many visitors came today. Everyone saw Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao, and couldn¡¯t wait to send congratulations. A purely oriental-style film can get the North American box office. The champion of the list is really rare.


    "Congratulations, Director Zhang."


    Jeter Lee specifically called: "We are the box office champions now."


    Director Zhang knew that Jet-Lee was more famous than him in Hollywood, and said politely: "Tongxi, Tongxi!"


    After saying a few polite remarks, putting down the phone, Zhang Guoshi felt a kind of raised eyebrows, and his waist could be very straight.


    First he won the Oscar nomination for best foreign language film, and then won the North American box office chart. He was the first director in the East!


    Although the first person in the East is actually Ang Lee, Ang Lee¡¯s nationality is not American, but it is no different from Americans.


    If the news reaches the country, it will definitely be fried?


    It seems that I must return home next week.


    All the attention, return to hometown, return with honor, win glory for the country...


    Countless words representing glory flashed through Zhang Guoshi''s mind. How many years has passed since he was not excited by the honor brought by the movie?


    Riches do not return to their hometown, just like walking in the evening!


    In any case, you have to go back before the Oscars. At the very least, you must let those in the circle understand who is the leader of the mainland directors!


    Zhang Baimao knocked on the door and walked in. Zhang Guoshi''s old-fashioned face showed a smile brighter than a flower, and said, "Have you seen the announcement from Embassy Pictures? We got the box office champion!"


    Probably because of the emotional relationship, Zhang Guoshi greeted him, grasped the old man''s hand tightly, and shook hands with him!


    "I saw it, it''s amazing!" Zhang Baimao is a businessman who values ??actual income more. He is far less excited than Zhang Guoshi. He said: "I didn''t expect it to cause such a sensation. I just communicated with Embassy Pictures. However, the theaters of "Hero" will continue to expand. Next weekend, it will definitely surpass "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and become the largest Chinese-language movie shown in North America!"


    He knew Zhang Guoshi was his support, and said: "Old Zhang, you have created a miracle!"


    Zhang Guoshi''s old-fashioned face just smiled, who would be unhappy at this time?


    Zhang Baimao is not stingy with words of praise: "Director Ang Lee grew up in the United States, holding an American passport, and Lao Zhang, you are a director with a purely oriental background, and your expression is purely oriental. This is really for us. Domestic filmmakers are ambitious."


    While smiling brightly, Zhang Guoshi has not forgotten one key thing: "Domestic..."


    Zhang Baimao understood what he meant, and said, "Don''t worry, I have already let people report our achievements to the major domestic media!"


    This is also a good opportunity to expand the visibility of the new image company.


    "As early as when I was shooting "Happy Time" a few years ago, I realized that Hollywood movies are causing more and more influence." Zhang Guoshi suddenly became taller: "Despite the current domestic quotas, Hollywood movies I am in full competition with Oriental films, and the most impacted is Oriental art films. Therefore, I always think I should do something for Oriental films, and make a film with a box office, which must include the true Oriental culture. And a variety of artistic elements."


    He said heavily: ""Hero" did not live up to our expectations! I finally did it!"


    Zhang Baimao knows very well that after this "Hero", Zhang Guoshi will certainly become the banner of Eastern movies.


    The director''s remuneration has already been paid by the new picture company; fame, "Hero" has achieved great success in the Oscars and the North American market.


    The person opposite is really the biggest winner, fame and fortune!


    What about the new picture company? Fame is there, but what about profits?


    Thinking of this, Zhang Baimao felt that it was necessary for the banner character of the Eastern movie to understand how much he and his new graphic company had done for each other and how much they sacrificed.


    After Zhang Guoshi calmed down, Zhang Baimao sighed deliberately and said: "I read the estimate of one of the most reliable companies in the United States today, saying that the North American box office of "Hero" will not be less than 60 million US dollars. ?"


    "So high?" Zhang Guoshi was still immersed in the aftertaste of excitement and excitement. He didn''t even notice the hidden meaning in Zhang Baimao''s words. Instead, he asked enthusiastically: "If converted into soft sister coins, how many hundred million? Is there 400 million?"


    Zhang Baimao was speechless for a while and did not answer his question. Instead, he said: "Hero has achieved such a good box office in North America, but it can''t bring any revenue to the new picture."


    As soon as these words came out, Zhang Guoshi was stunned for a moment, and then reacted, except for the copyright of the East, they sold all the distribution rights of "Hero" to Embassy Pictures!


    The North American box office may be 60 million US dollars? What about markets in other countries and regions? With more than 100 million US dollars in box office revenue, they only sold 5 million US dollars!


    This embassy film industry has made a lot of money!


    "Lao Zhang, we are careless this time." Zhang Guoshi''s own commercial attributes are not bad, and said: "I didn''t expect that the bulk of the final profit would be earned by foreigners."


    Zhang Baimao said: "Fortunately, it can give us enough reputation, and selling off the copyright is also a last resort. After all, we do not have the ability to distribute overseas. The high investment of "Hero" also forces the new image to have to adopt this. Withdraw funds in this way."


    Zhang Guoshi nodded slightly, the old man was facing too much pressure.


    "This is the first time in the history of Eastern cinema that such a large investment. We borrowed a lot of money from the bank, and the financial pressure is very great." Zhang Baimao said slowly: "At that time, we only had two ideas: one was to make a movie. Well, the second is to recover funds quickly, without considering other things. We have to learn from the experience and lessons of "Hero", and try to avoid copyright selling in the future and adopt a more flexible way to cooperate with foreign companies. We can''t let foreigners earn all the money. gone."


    Zhang Guoshi first agreed: "Yes!" Then he said: "If Harvey Weinstein hadn''t made trouble at the time, we might sell it at a better price."


    Zhang Baimao said: "That shameless liar, nasty bastard! Compared to Ronan Anderson, saying that he is a liar and a **** is to exalt him!"


    "You have no opinion on Ronan Anderson? After all, he has made all the profits." Zhang Guoshi asked.


    Zhang Baimao shook his head: "I have envy, jealousy, and regret not selling higher prices, but I don''t resent Ronan-Anderson. In business, our negotiations with Embassy Pictures are all in the open, Luo Nan-Anderson did not move any hands or feet, on the contrary, he was very particular about business reputation. In such an unfavorable situation, he still maintained his credit and offered a price of 5 million US dollars, which is enough to prove their sincerity in cooperation."


    Zhang Guoshi nodded slightly, Ronan Anderson was really convincing in this deal.


    "Facts have proved that Ronan Anderson is a trustworthy partner and has a very good vision." Zhang Baimao smiled and shook his head and said: "We will cooperate with Hollywood in the future. Ronan Anderson and his company are the first choices, but he sees The movies in the movie must be sold at a high price!"


    Zhang Guoshi said, "Yes! No more "Hero" can be published."


    Zhang Baimao said: "There is also Harvey Weinstein. Zhang, you must have a lot of interviews when you go back this time. You tell the media how the **** deceived people, which will also help you get more in the circle. Recognized."


    Zhang Guoshi laughed and said, "I will definitely expose the true face of that **** in China to prevent more people from being deceived."


    This kind of smooth flow will help establish a higher reputation in the industry. Why not do it?


    "Old Zhang, have you thought about what to shoot in the next part?" Zhang Baimao asked suddenly.


    "Martial arts!" Zhang Guoshi had already thought about it: "It''s still a martial arts movie! This is the most successful type."


    Zhang Baimao thought the same way and said: "I''ll find an opportunity to have a good talk with Ronan Anderson. You try to get the script and production plan quickly. This time, you must take advantage of the momentum of "Hero". Sell ??it for a good price!"


    Zhang Guoshi pointed to his head: "Don''t worry, I have almost conceived the story and plot."


    With the excellent box office bottoming in the first week after the expansion, the number of North American screening theaters of "Hero" increased to 2,680 by the second weekend, driven by the active contact of the Embassy Pictures.


    This has squeezed into the ranks of the first-line screening scale.


    Cinemas don''t care where the film comes from or what style it is. As long as it can bring enough audiences, it is a good film worth investing resources.


    In the second weekend after the expanded screening, thanks to a relatively good reputation and increased screening theaters and film schedules, the North American box office trend of "Hero" was generally relatively stable, with a decline of less than 50% from the previous weekend. In North America Withdrawing 13.67 million US dollars, and won the North American box office champion.


    In addition to the previous workdays, "Hero"''s North American box office just exceeded 40 million US dollars.


    The North American box office share is enough to allow Embassy Pictures to recover all its investment This is also the second Chinese-language film successfully operated by Embassy Pictures. The eyes of many Hollywood distribution companies have quietly turned to the east, focusing on those possibilities. The most popular Chinese film project.


    Embassy Pictures has won not only the North American distribution rights, but also other international distribution rights except the Eastern market.


    While selling at the North American box office, the film has successively appeared in several large overseas film markets in Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Australia.


    In Australia, "Hero" received US$2.26 million in the first weekend of its painting, the UK received US$2.81 million in the first weekend, Spain received US$810,000, France reported US$1.92 million, Germany cut US$1.89 million, and Italy also received 210. Ten thousand dollars into the account.


    Excluding the Eastern market, in the first week of overseas painting, "Hero" received $17.26 million outside North America.


    As time goes by, the film will enter more countries and regions to be shown.


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 Chapter 442： Unaccustomed

    In Santa Monica, Los Angeles, the headquarters of Lionsgate is located in this small coastal city.


    In the meeting room, the company''s regular meeting had just ended, and Frank Gusta, who presided over the meeting, left Navas.


    Frank Gusta asked: "I heard that the "Hero" introduced by Embassy Pictures from the East has been expanded?"


    "Yes." Navas said honestly: "Of the five films nominated for best foreign language film, "Hero" is the only one that has been expanded."


    He looked at Frank Gusta, saw that he did not say anything, and continued: "But after the expansion of the show, the Embassy Pictures lost control of word-of-mouth. At present, the word-of-mouth polarization of "Hero" is extremely serious and it cannot be like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" hit the Oscar for best foreign language film. In other words, "City of God" lacks a strong competitor."


    Frank Gusta nodded slowly, and said: "We have even purchased the copyright, together with publicity and public relations, and have invested nearly 20 million US dollars. We must ensure that "City of God" gets the best foreign language film. This is also the focus of Lionsgate¡¯s work at this stage."


    Navas is quite confident: "According to the response from all quarters, "City of God" is already one position ahead."


    "Very good." Frank Gusta first complimented and then asked: "If "City of God" gets the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, can the North American box office be as high as "Hero"?"


    Navas hesitated and didn''t answer immediately. The movie "Hero" was too unexpected. In just two weeks after the expansion, the North American box office exceeded US$40 million. What was the final point? More than 60 million dollars, right?


    Frank Gusta has been watching him, Navas dare not say nonsense, otherwise he will not be able to hold back at all: "It should...should not be as high as the box office of "Hero"."


    Seeing the boss''s face sinking, he said: "I think that the cost can be recovered through the box office, and offline can bring considerable profits."


    "So, even if you get the best foreign language film, it''s not as good as the oriental film?" Frank Gusta asked again.


    For Relativity Entertainment, he always feels inexplicable that the other party seems to have robbed Lionsgate''s development.


    Navas can only tell the truth: "I made an estimate that the revenue of "City of God" in North America should reach half of "Hero"."


    Looking at the box office trend of "Hero", the box office is the basis of all revenue. The revenue of "City of God" can be half of "Hero", which is the most optimistic estimate.


    Frank Gusta didn¡¯t blame his subordinates, he just said: ¡°Ronan Anderson¡¯s vision for watching the film is amazing. Navas, I remember you and Ronan Anderson are old friends, don¡¯t you? Walk with Ronan Anderson. Learn from his strengths."


    After reading the box office data of "Hero", Navas knew that he was really inferior to Ronan Anderson, and quickly said, "I understand."


    The boss said a lot of walking around with Ronan Anderson, and a lot of learning from Ronan Anderson, obviously more than just walking and learning.


    There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Buying films from overseas and distributing them is the one with the higher price.


    Navas returned to the office and immediately called Ronan to congratulate "Hero" on the box office sales and express his admiration for his precision in watching the film.


    In Burbank, in the office of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan put down the phone, feeling weird.


    In the past, movies under the Relativity Entertainment Group were selling well. No one from Lionsgate has ever called to congratulate him. Why did Navas suddenly call this time?


    It seems that he and Navas don''t have such a good friendship, right?


    Even, in some respects, Relativity Entertainment and Lionsgate are rivals, and "Hero" and "City of God" operated by Navas himself are in direct competition for the best foreign language film at the Oscars.


    Ronan is not really in his twenties after all. He has rich social experience and has worked hard in the market for many years. Sometimes it is inevitable to think more.


    Navas'' phone call just left him to mind, but he didn''t expect anything.


    "I answered the phone, why didn''t I stop talking?" Tom Cruise looked at Ronan curiously: "What? Is this broken up?"


    Ronan came back to his senses and said, "I don''t have a girlfriend, so where can the scorer not break up?"


    Tom Cruise asked: "You didn''t talk to the little Canadian pop star recently, what is your name..." He thought for a while before saying, "Yes, it''s Avril. Didn''t you have a hot fight with her?"


    Ronan said directly: "The relationship between us is very pure, not what you think."


    How could Tom Cruise not know Ronan: "I know, a purely physical relationship without feelings."


    This made Ronan speechless, so he changed the subject and said: "Someone called just now to congratulate me on the box office sales of "Hero"."


    "That''s right." Tom Cruise said with a smile: "I haven''t congratulated you yet, "Hero" has a global box office of over 100 million dollars, right?"


    Ronan nodded: "The global box office has exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars. However, the box office in the Eastern market has nothing to do with the theory of relativity, it is the production of the producer.


    Tom Cruise said: "You make a lot of money like this? I remember you mentioned last time that buying international copyrights cost 5 million U.S. dollars, and then invested several million U.S. dollars in public relations, plus release. The total investment will not exceed 15 million US dollars. Now the North American box office achievements are enough for you to recover the cost."


    He suddenly said: "I want to go to the East to buy a martial arts movie now."


    Ronan was very calm and said, "It is best not to have such an idea. "Hero" can sell well. A large part of the reason is that it borrowed the momentum of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Now this momentum is almost consumed. Another martial arts movie, I am afraid it will be difficult to get a higher box office. And with the big sales of "Hero", Hollywood should stop thinking about buying an oriental martial arts production at a low price."


    "The analysis makes sense." Tom Cruise has always convinced Ronan in this regard, saying: "If you buy the copyright at a high price, the market potential will be consumed more than half. A little mistake will cause serious losses."


    Ronan and Tom Cruise were not very polite, and said directly: "In recent years, I will not let Embassy Pictures introduce oriental martial arts films."


    Tom Cruise said: "Some overseas films are good."


    "I also bought a police movie from the East." Ronan said specifically: "It''s called "Infernal Affairs". If you are interested, you can take time to watch it. It''s good."


    Tom Cruise is strange: "Why haven''t I heard of it? Is it in theaters?"


    Ronan replied: "It was released. When the scale of the show was the largest, it did not exceed 20. The box office results were too average, and the total box office was less than 160,000 US dollars."


    "Unacceptable?" Tom Cruise asked.


    "The film is very good." Ronan may have been preconceived and has always felt that the Hong Kong version is more flavorful: "But it is not suitable for the North American market."


    There used to be too much debate about the Hong Kong version and the US version of "Infernal Affairs". For example, the US version was considered by the North American media to be one of Martin Scorsese''s three best movies.


    But this kind of argument has no results. After all, they have completely different tastes of gangster films, just like the argument about the sweet and salty taste of tofu.


    Even when the sweet and salty controversy, the hot and sour taste will emerge.


    Hearing Ronan''s solemn recommendation, Tom Cruise took it seriously and asked: "Are there any CD or film copies?"


    Ronan knew that Tom Cruise had a private theater at his home, and said directly, "I''ll ask someone to send the copy to your home."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "I will take the time to take a good look."


    Ronan''s script adaptation hasn''t moved yet, so he won''t be anxious to start this project for the time being. He turned to ask: "What''s the situation with the agent?"


    "I fired Pat Kinsley and paid her a full US$350,000 in liquidated damages." Tom Cruise did not conceal the meaning: "CAA has replaced my main agent again, but I I think there is still a problem. My sister is considering a brokerage certificate. After she gets the certificate, I plan to let her take charge of my brokerage business."


    Ronan could roughly guess that Tom Cruise had been bitten by a snake and feared the rope for ten years.


    Similar situations are not uncommon in Hollywood. Many celebrities¡¯ agents are their relatives.


    "Where is Pat Kingsley?" Ronan asked concerned.


    Tom Cruise doesn''t seem to care much: "The brokerage business was handed over very smoothly. Don''t worry, Ronan, she''s very safe now."


    Ronan still reminded: "Since she dared to do something that would damage your interests, it means she is a bold agent. You''d better let someone stare at her. After all, your status and status are here. She really wants It will take some time to prepare for something that is not good for you."


    Tom Cruise said seriously: "I will."


    Even if it is a friend, some things have to be adequate, Ronan did not continue this topic.


    In his opinion, Pat Kinsley, like most agents, will either do nothing after the contract is terminated; or he will lie dormant for a period of time to be fully prepared, and it will be a thunderous blow when launched.


    It would be a good thing if Pat Kinsli hurriedly launched , with the resources that Tom Cruise superstars can gather, it will definitely make Pat Kinsli look for teeth.


    Ronan changed the subject and asked, "Tom, it will be the Oscars ceremony soon, are you going to attend?"


    "No." Tom Cruise shook his head: "Some people, I really don''t want to see them again."


    Ronan said, "Don''t worry, it will be fine after a while."


    Tom Cruise already understood: "I''m afraid I will be mentioned often." He said to Ronan very seriously: "It''s still you right. Getting married is terrible. The ex-wife is simply the scariest existence in the world. ."


    Ronan asked, "I will go to the awards ceremony. Is there anything I can help?"


    Tom Cruise thought for a while and said, "If she can win the prize, congratulate me."


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 Chapter 443： War and Peace

    Each Oscar award ceremony is not only a Hollywood event, but also a hot spot all over the world. In terms of TV ratings alone, the Oscar awards ceremony has been ranked second in the United States for several consecutive years, which can be described as the focus of everyone.


    Therefore, things like Oscar fever happen every time. Organizations such as environmental protection, feminist rights, weather, land, and children''s rights often appear near the Oscar red carpet.


    It is no exaggeration to say that every Oscars ceremony has a theme off the court.


    The seventy-fifth session has only one theme-anti-war.


    Just a week before the award ceremony, the United States-led NATO organization launched the Iraq War. The white leftists across the United States exploded in an instant, and the white leftists from Hollywood surged forward. They not only strongly criticized the Washington authorities, but also called on the college. Cancel the Oscars ceremony as a protest!


    The college chanted the slogan "Love peace, oppose war", and the preparations for the award ceremony did not slow down at all. Anyway, including the college organization, most of the white leftists in Hollywood are actually similar to Ronan. The sky is shaking, but there are very few actual actions.


    Shouting slogans is for political correctness and keeping up with the general situation of mainstream society.


    For a group of people tens of thousands of miles away to do something stupid, the Hollywood stars are not so stupid.


    To put it bluntly, everyone is the same kind of people, and it is not profitable and early.


    Let¡¯s just talk about the academy. If you really want to stop this year¡¯s Oscars in accordance with those extreme demands, how much will you lose? If nothing else, the penalty for advertising alone is an astronomical figure.


    Oscar''s copyright income is one of the most important sources of expenses for the college. Without the receipt of this year''s Oscar awards ceremony, would all institutions of the college go to the northwestern wind in the next year?


    Most of the white leftists now are fairly rational, and the future will be terrible.


    Not only will they fool the lame European allies, but even a large part of Bai Zuo himself will be brainwashed by his many years of remarks.


    In fact, after careful analysis, it is not difficult to find that behind these Bai Zuo''s remarks, there is a faint taste of conspiracy.


    The 75th Oscar Awards Ceremony has become a mecca for the white leftists. Two days before the award ceremony, at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard, a large number of demonstrators who support and oppose the Iraq War gathered at the same time. Under the separation of the Los Angeles police, it was a reasonable slogan, and there was no overly intense conflict.


    Under the shadow of war, the style of Hollywood''s annual movie event is obviously a bit solemn.


    By the afternoon of the awards ceremony, the anti-war team had nearly tripled and flocked to a place not far from the Kodak Theater. They held up the words''Bush betrayed the United States'',''Bush is a dangerous element'' and''Oscars demand peace'' The anti-war placards waiting for the content made a loud noise.


    And about half a block from the entrance of the Kodak Theater, the number of Americans who supported the war against Iraq far exceeded the anti-war crowd. They sang the praises of "America, America" ??with the words "God Bless America" ??in their hands. The brand of solidarity, with greater momentum to suppress the wave of anti-war.


    Due to the special situation faced by this awards ceremony, although the organizers of this awards ceremony set up a red carpet, they cancelled the red carpet and other admission ceremonies. Some stars who opposed the war also wore anti-war slogans. brooch.


    Although individual stars and film directors refused to attend this Oscars ceremony to protest against the ongoing Iraq war between the United States and Britain, they are only a few of the few. Most of those who received the invitation from the academy showed up at the Kodak Theater on time.


    Even a considerable number of Hollywood stars openly supported the Washington authorities in launching the Iraq war in interviews.


    Representatives in this regard include first-line stars such as Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford.


    Almost all the activities before the awards ceremony were cancelled. Ronan walked quickly past the entrance where the reporters gathered, greeted people, and walked into the theater.


    Media reporters focused their eyes on the stars in front of the scene, questioning them about their views on the Iraq War. Producers like Ronan who hid behind the scenes naturally avoided racking their brains to tell lies.


    Ronan hadn''t even walked to the theater and met Will Smith and his wife. Will Smith came over and chatted with him.


    "Tom didn''t come?" Will Smith asked.


    Ronan said as he walked, "I received an invitation, but didn''t come."


    Will Smith shrugged and said: "Nicole Kidman''s voice is very loud. I have been looking forward to it. What will Tom look like when Nicole Kidman gets the best actress?"


    Ronan couldn''t help but laughed: "Poor Tom, you have a friend like you."


    "I''m kidding." Will Smith put his smile away and said seriously: "Can you get the best foreign language film this time?"


    Ronan told the truth: "It''s unlikely."


    Will Smith asked again: "I''ve seen what you said about Chris Gardner''s life, which is very inspiring and very good subject."


    Ronan echoed: "The realistic American dream."


    "When will it start?" Will Smith asked: "I want to adjust the schedule in advance."


    Ronan thought for a moment and said, "My screenwriting department is writing the script, and it will definitely start shooting this year. The film will be released during the awards season next year."


    Will Smith said: "The awards season is the best! Oscar likes biopics the most."


    Ronan patted Will Smith''s arm: "Be calm, I will notify you when the project is ready."


    The film is estimated to have a budget of US$40 million to US$50 million. One of the biggest support is Will Smith¡¯s remuneration.


    The relationship between the two is unusual, and there is no need to entangle too much on the pay. The $20 million pay for Will Smith is a must.


    Ronan''s seat is not in the same area as Will Smith. After entering the main hall of the theater, he separated. He came to the left side, not too far forward, and found the area where the "Hero" crew was located.


    The organizing committee gave ten spots to the "Hero" crew, from the producer to the director to the main actors.


    Ronan greeted the crew and sat alone on the outside. After a while, Yu Jiaolong came over and sat beside him.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Yu Jiaolong said hello politely.


    Ronan nodded politely in response: "Good evening."


    Yu Jiaolong is obviously looking for a topic: "When will you go to the East again?"


    "There is no plan for the time being." Ronan said with a smile: "Wait later, you have to treat.


    Yu Jiaolong felt that Ronan had a good impression of her, and said quickly: "No problem." She deliberately lowered her voice: "You go over there again, I can be a tour guide for you, and we will visit the world-famous scenic spots together."


    Ronan said, "Yes."


    This reminded him, and it seemed that he still left the contact information of a volunteer guide there. What''s his name?


    It seems that the business card and phone are in Connie''s hand, let her look it up another day.


    As for Yu Jiaolong, Ronan saw it very thoroughly. The actress wanted to stay in Hollywood, but for a Chinese actor, it was not easy.


    Throughout Hollywood, there are really too few Chinese and even Asian roles in every year.


    The Jaina-Miss Jeon, who had a relationship with him for a few nights, did not have a good movie role to choose, but "Grey the Intern" was still very popular on TV, and she had returned to South Korea to pick up the role. More than doubled directly.


    Jaina-Almighty saw the benefits of Hollywood. Although she temporarily returned to South Korea to film, she expressed her willingness to become a resident actor in TV series early.


    To a certain extent, Yu Jiaolong is also a bit untimely. If she has the current popularity after more than ten years, it will be easy to get a heavyweight Chinese role.


    There will even be Hollywood film companies that use her as one of the main roles to create movies.


    During the chat between Ronan and Yu Jiaolong, the award ceremony kicked off.


    Entertainment and movies can never exist without social reality, so no matter how the host Steve Martin gags and works hard to enliven the atmosphere, every guest on the stage is talking about the heavy "war and peace" theme.


    When it comes to shouting slogans, all Hollywood stars are super masters with IMAX skills.


    There must be demeanor and demeanor, emotion and emotion, and position and position. Each of them has demonstrated Oscar-level acting skills.


    As the opening highlight, the best supporting actor and best supporting actress fell to Chris Cooper and Catherine Zeta Jones as expected.


    Compared to the role in "Chicago", Mrs. Douglas has a big belly.


    From then on, she never seemed to regain her previous figure.


    Subsequently, Michael Moore took over the Golden Man of the best documentary from Diane Lane, but the acceptance speech caused a wave of applause and greater boos than applause We live in a falsehood In an era when a false president is elected, we live in an era where people let us go to war for false reasons. "


    His spearhead was directed at the Bush administration and the Iraq war. Other people in the theater reacted differently. Some applauded, some stood up to pay tribute, and most of them booed.


    Ronan was vaguely impressed with the image of this fat director with glasses. After reminiscing about it, he immediately thought of a documentary-"Fahrenheit 911".


    If I remember correctly, Michael Moore is the director of Fahrenheit 911.


    This documentary once caused a sensation and was later introduced into theaters by Lionsgate.


    As a documentary, "Fahrenheit 911" reflects some real situations, but the film is essentially the same as Hollywood and Washington authorities-to achieve their own goals, they don''t mind using lies.


    After the film was released, Lionsgate, as the distributor, was nothing. Michael Moore gradually disappeared, and few works came out.

 Chapter 444： Ride the boat

    The Oscars were awarded one after another. Penelope Cruz, the guest presenter for the best foreign language film, stepped onto the stage, said a few words against war, and then gave up the big screen behind it.


    One after another on the big screen, the films nominated for Best Foreign Language Film were introduced.


    ""Hotel in Paradise", Paula Van der Oster; "A Man Without Past", Aki Korismaki; "Hero", Zhuangyi Mou; "Love in Africa", Caroline Lin Gram; "City of God", Fernando Merrills..."


    Two years ago, Ang Lee won the best foreign language film Oscar with the Chinese martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", gained countless prestige and money, and inspired the lingering Oscar plot of directors in the East.


    Therefore, Director Zhang followed the trend of a super martial arts production. Under the operation of Embassy Pictures, he appeared at this Oscar and wanted to shop for the best foreign language film.


    Ronan quietly watched Qin Jun''s arrow rain on the big screen like locusts crossing the border, and he knew very well that the "Hero" crew would be disappointed.


    Yu Jiaolong next to him is thinking carefully. Although the chance of winning the "Hero" is not high, if you really want to get the best foreign language film, should you go up with the director to receive the award?


    The moment this thought flashed, she gave up, and now she is also a star with a reputation and status, and can''t do anything that is detrimental to her style.


    Not far from the "Hero" crew, the people from the "City of God" crew looked at Penelope Cruz in anticipation, and it seemed that Penelope Cruz must read the name of "City of God" .


    Navas is confident that the quality of "City of God" itself is first-class, and its professional reputation is too good. The theme is also suitable for Oscars. Lionsgate has done all the publicity and public relations work very well. The Oscar''s best foreign language film is already here. Waved to them.


    A good movie is totally worthy of an Oscar statuette.


    In most of the predictions before the awards ceremony, "City of God" was the number one favorite for the best foreign language film.


    No one can deny the excellence of this film.


    "These are all excellent films. Unfortunately, there can only be one winner." Penelope Cruz opened the envelope, took out the card, took a look, and announced, "The best foreign language film was won Africa", congratulations to Caroline Link!"


    A German film took away this year''s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.


    There was applause, and a female director walked towards the stage.


    Navas was a little confused, how could this be the result? Why did you suddenly get upset? The unpopular is stepping on Lionsgate Pictures?


    Despite the subconscious applause, Navas''s face was a bit ugly: What are the judges thinking about Oscar?


    Ronan was also a little surprised, "The City of God" did not win the prize!


    It can only be said that the Oscar is worthy of the Oscar, the quality of the film can not determine the award.


    As for the "Hero" crew, disappointment is inevitable, but I was mentally prepared before, and it is not surprising that I missed the best foreign language film, Xiao Jinren.


    Zhang Guoshi is also a sensible person, knowing that "Hero" is obviously inferior to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the Oscar rush.


    Strictly speaking, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed for Westerners, and what he made was an Eastern film after all.


    Zhang Guoshi remembers that Xu Ligong said that when Li Ang led the people to adapt the script of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", he first completed it in English and then translated it into Chinese. As for many expressions and details, they were all to cater to American taste .


    Since his family knows his family affairs, Zhang Guoshi knows very well that he can''t make this kind of film.


    Unfortunately, "Hero" only won a nomination for best foreign language film, and the Oscar journey has ended early.


    Zhang Guoshi suddenly turned his head and looked at the crew of "City of God", and suddenly felt less depressed. The most depressed person in this award should be Lionsgate and the crew of "City of God"?


    The award ceremony continues.


    As in the past, films and characters will never be the only factors for awards. There are so many things that can affect Oscars.


    Although the theme of the party is "appropriately reflect reality", and relevant adjustments are made according to the situation, although the black evening dresses of many stars have also set a solemn tone for the party, but when the pregnant Zeta-Jones came on stage with a pregnant belly , When the ruffian Eminem was there talking and singing, and when scenes of bizarre images appeared on the stage again, Hollywood was still that Hollywood.


    Glamorous and drunken gold fans will always be an indispensable part of this circle.


    "The best animated short film was... "Peppa Pig"."


    Amidst the music, Chris Leonard stepped onto the Oscars podium and was excited to take over the statuette, thanking Ronan and Shahai Entertainment.


    But the people below didn''t care much, this was just a small award on the very marginal side of Oscar.


    "Oscars are getting more and more degenerate, and such a naive film can win awards." Navas was quite upset, but thinking of the promotional efforts of this animated short film, it was a bit strange: "What is Ronan Anderson thinking? So hard to win an award for the best animated short film that doesn''t matter?"


    When the biggest goal of this Oscar was achieved, Ronan was completely relieved and became a pure bystander.


    Adrian Brody was upset and won the best actor, and Nicole Kidman unsurprisingly won the best actress.


    Oscar also proved once again that character and artistic achievement have nothing to do with each other, and awarded the best director to Roman Polanski, who didn''t dare to come to Los Angeles.


    Harvey Weinstein and Miramax once again became the big winners of the Oscars. In addition to Nicole Kidman''s best actress, they also took away the best film statuette with "Chicago".


    After the awards ceremony, there was an "Oscar Night" dinner. Ronan received an invitation from the organizer "Vanity Fair" very early and went to the banquet site to take a walk.


    The most impressive thing about the dinner party is that both men and women are eating special food.


    For the award ceremony, many people have gone on a diet or even drink a little for a few days. Today, they do not eat or drink. Now that the award ceremony is over, they can''t bear it anymore.


    Tina Brown, the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, took the initiative to find Ronan.


    "It''s a great honor for you to come." Tina Brown was very polite.


    Ronan shook hands with her and said, "Vanity Fair has always been a partner of Relativity Entertainment. Of course we have to support you."


    Tina Brown said with a smile: "Your company''s advertising needs to consider "Vanity Fair."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Of course. Vanity Fair is the most important business partner of Relativity."


    Tina Brown attaches great importance to the cooperation with Relativity Entertainment. Last year, the advertising expenses that Hollywood manufacturers invested in Vanity Fair, Relativity Entertainment even surpassed Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures, ranking fourth.


    "Relativity Entertainment has any needs, you can call me at any time." Tina Brown knows the importance of the gold master: "In addition, congratulations on your company for getting an Oscar gold medal."


    Ronan smiled: "Thank you."


    As a boss backed by an entertainment group company, Ronan has become more handy in managing personal connections.


    Because he represents not only the personal value of the producer, but also the interests of an entire group of companies.


    Tina Brown chatted with Ronan for a long time before leaving for another place.


    Ronan saw Nicole Kidman, surrounded by a bunch of people, which was definitely one of the focal points of this banquet.


    Thinking of Tom Cruise''s request for help, Ronan was preparing to go, but halfway through, he ran into Navas from Lionsgate.


    Navas looked at Ronan''s eyes a bit complicated, but thinking of the boss''s instructions, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Ronan, I got another Oscar trophy."


    Ronan said modestly: "It''s just good luck."


    Hearing luck, Navas felt uneasy, and Lionsgate¡¯s luck was too bad!


    "Your eyes are still as good as always." Navas continued: "The animated short film won the Oscar trophy. Although "Hero" did not win the best foreign language film, it sold at the box office. Now the North American box office is almost 50 million US dollars? "


    Ronan told the truth: "It is estimated that after the end of this weekend, it will reach 50 million US dollars."


    The two chatted without a few words, and Zhang Guoshi came over. Because of language barrier, even if Yu Jiaolong was the translator, he still stayed a little depressed. He planned to say hello to Ronan and leave.


    Navas saw that typical oriental face, his heart moved, he gestured with his eyes, and said to Ronan, "Don''t you introduce it?"


    Ronan glanced at Zhang Guoshi, then at Navas, and directly introduced: "Zhang, this is Navas, the CEO of Lionsgate. Navas, this is Mr. Zou Yi, a famous director from the East."


    After "Hero", Zhang Guoshi had little commercial value for Relativity Entertainment, and it didn''t matter to introduce it to other companies.


    Even if he doesn''t introduce him, Hollywood companies still have channels to contact the oriental director.


    It¡¯s better to follow the boatHello, Director Zhang. "Navas smiled all over his face.


    Zhang Guoshi heard that the other party was a president-level figure of Lionsgate, and responded very politely.


    Yu Jiaolong acts as a translator in the middle.


    Ronan left at the right time. He could guess what Navas wanted to say to Zhang Guoshi, and Yu Jiaolong acted as an interpreter. Afterwards, I asked Connie to ask him what he said.


    Seeing Ronan leaving, Navas immediately ended his greeting: "Director Zhang, your "Hero" is very successful. It has once again set off a martial arts boom in North America. Do you have any plans to continue shooting this type of film?"


    Zhang Guoshi is not only a director, but the attributes of merchants have gradually increased. Although Ronan believed in his words, he also knew that he could not put eggs in the same basket.


    "There are plans in this regard." He translated through Yu Jiaolong: "I am planning to make another martial arts film."

 Chapter 445： Kidman in action

    After hearing Zhang Guoshi''s words, Yu Jiaolong''s eyes lit up. Nowadays, martial arts movies are the most easily accepted oriental movies in Hollywood. What if one more film? Shouldn''t we fight for the heroine?


    But Yu Jiaolong is no longer that reckless little star, just turning his head slightly, it is not difficult to guess that Zhang Guoshi talked about this with Lionsgate Pictures, and wanted to find another one besides Embassy Pictures and Ronan Anderson. Partner.


    She has no relationship with Lionsgate, or even a relationship. Will this affect the fight for the heroine?


    Yu Jiaolong made a decision immediately. After the Oscar dinner, the content of the conversation between the two must be communicated to Ronan as soon as possible.


    Zhang Guoshi continued to cooperate with the Embassy Film Industry, which seemed to be in her best interest.


    Ronan walked towards the crew of "The Moment", where Miramax¡¯s people gathered. They were undoubtedly the big winners tonight.


    No matter how flashy and vanity the party is, the faces of the participants always have a certain spirit of integrity, those grand or subtle emotions, they can always control just the right amount, everyone is well dressed, expecting people to feel Their temptation, if they have the heart, can even see the marks of war and politics, the colors of popular culture and fashion in them.


    This is the unchanging theme of the Vanity Fair party on Oscars night. In the outside world, it is synonymous with drunken fans, like a mirror, containing everything about Hollywood.


    Whether it is an anti-war or a supporter of the war, after sitting in the same theater, they will also appear at this party. As for the life and death of Iraqi civilians in the war, how many people on both sides will really care?


    Compared to Iraq, they hope to congratulate the best actress tonight.


    There is no doubt that Ronan is also one of these vulgar people.


    In other words, he has always been a very vulgar person.


    Nicole Kidman was surrounded by many people, Ronan did not go directly, but found Harvey Weinstein.


    Ronan must pay attention to demeanor on such occasions.


    "Congratulations, Harvey." Ronan said to the Jewish fat man, "you have a good harvest tonight."


    Harvey Weinstein''s face trembled with a smile: "I also want to congratulate you, you have also gained something."


    Ronan told the truth: "It''s far worse than you."


    Harvey Weinstein''s topic touches on "Hero": "Although you didn''t get the best foreign language film, your film no longer needs awards."


    He regretted it: "Ronan, I really should have grabbed the international copyright of this film for $20 million."


    Even if it is bought for $25 million, it is profitable and profitable.


    Ronan said directly: "But you chose to give up."


    Although there were conflicts in the bidding for the copyright of "Hero", Harvey Weinstein did not have Disney''s support and was afraid to go to war with Ronan. He just smiled and said, "The past is over."


    Ronan smiled: "Congratulations, once again got the best picture."


    The other party voluntarily backed down, and he didn''t have to make enemies. Although the Weinstein brothers were not strong, they were not small people.


    Harvey Weinstein said: "If we have the opportunity, we will work together on the film."


    Ronan will of course also say: "I also look forward to working with Miramax."


    I vaguely remember that the prelude to Disney''s civil strife seemed to have started from the conflict between Miramax''s management and Disney''s board of directors, to be precise, with the management group headed by Michael Eisner.


    The Weinstein brothers left Miramax and founded Weinstein Pictures.


    Chatting with Harvey Weinstein for a while, and seeing that there are fewer people on Nicole Kidman''s side, Ronan took the initiative to walk over.


    "Good evening, Nicole." Ronan took the initiative to say hello: "Congratulations on getting the best actress."


    Nicole Kidman reached out and shook Ronan, and said, "Thank you."


    Ronan glanced at it, and now Nicole Kidman is at the peak of her appearance, her skin is almost radiant, and she has unusually delicate and smooth skin that is rare in Caucasians.


    I have to say that Nicole Kidman is simply the incarnation of an angel in the eyes of people whose appearance is justice.


    Nicole Kidman is a little weird. Although Ronan and Tom Cruise became friends before they divorced Tom Cruise, she and Ronan have never been in contact.


    What I said before does not exceed twenty sentences.


    Nowadays, no one in the circle knows that Ronan Anderson and Tom Cruise are buddies. Given her relationship with Tom Cruise and what she did during the awards season, why did Ronan Anderson come to congratulate her?


    Thinking of Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman¡¯s joy was suddenly replaced by anger. To her, Tom Cruise was a betrayer!


    Ronan didn''t intend to talk to Nicole Kidmando, and whispered: "I brought Tom''s congratulations. He congratulates you on your best actress."


    "He congratulates me?" Nicole Kidman''s white cheeks turned whiter instantly: "Does he even have the courage to stand in front of me?"


    Ronan didn''t want to get too involved with the former couple, and said, "If you have any questions, you can contact Tom."


    Nicole Kidman took a few deep breaths and seemed to be calmer. He glanced at Ronan and said, "I received it, thank you."


    Ronan nodded: "Goodbye, Nicole."


    Before Nicole Kidmando said, Ronan turned and walked towards the exit of the banquet hall, planning to leave the hotel and go home.


    Nicole Kidman has been staring at Ronan''s back, her face is uncertain. The name Tom Cruise completely ruined her good mood tonight.


    During the awards season, Tom Cruise was constantly mentioned, it was a public relations need, but in private, she didn''t want to hear it.


    A man who betrayed her and betrayed her marriage.


    A veritable betrayer!


    Does he think that $85 million will compensate her for the damage?


    Nicole Kidman''s face is getting paler, she deserves the $85 million breakup fee! Tom Cruise did not pay for what he did...


    When someone came to say hello again, Nicole Kidman smiled and said, "Sorry, I have something wrong and need to leave."


    Seeing that Ronan had just walked out of the banquet hall, Nicole Kidman also walked towards the entrance of the banquet hall. After going out, he took a look and walked quickly along the corridor to the hotel lobby.


    Turning around the corner of the promenade, finally saw Ronan''s figure, Nicole Kidman took a few steps and ran after him.


    Ronan heard the rush of footsteps, turned his head and glanced, frowning slightly.


    Nicole Kidman is chasing herself? What is she going to do?


    "Wait, Ronan." Nicole Kidman came to Ronan and said, "Can you find a place to say a few words?"


    Ronan asked curiously, "Something?"


    Nicole Kidman smiled: "It''s something."


    Ronan pointed to the coffee shop on the same floor: "Let''s go there and talk."


    Nicole Kidman nodded slightly, and walked into the cafe first, choosing a deck that was not easy to attract attention.


    Ronan sat opposite her.


    Nicole Kidman looked at Ronan and asked: "Your company seems to have started multiple movie projects at the same time?"


    "Not bad." Ronan said calmly, "There are several film projects in preparation."


    Nicole Kidman suddenly laughed, really smiling like a flower: "Ronan, we have known each other for several years? It seems that we haven''t worked together yet?"


    Ronan said honestly: "I haven''t cooperated."


    Nicole Kidman said slowly: "Will you give me a chance to cooperate?"


    Hearing this, Ronan raised his head and looked at Nicole Kidman. Nicole Kidman raised his head slightly, showing his peak appearance as if facing a close-up.


    Nicole Kidman attended the Oscars ceremony tonight, really dressed up, regardless of appearance or temperament, can be regarded as a goddess.


    I have to say that Nicole Kidman at the beginning of the two thousand years can fascinate people with her looks alone.


    Seeing Ronan looking straight at herself, a smug smile flashed across Nicole Kidman¡¯s mouth. The facts once again proved that her charm had not only conquered Tom Cruise, but also Jude Law, and conquered. Russell Crowe conquered Harvey Weinstein, and even billionaires like Ronan Anderson have to surrender.


    The person in front Tom Cruise doesn''t care, after all, it doesn''t matter But Ronan Anderson is Tom Cruise''s best friend!


    I really want to see what Tom Cruise will look like!


    Ronan has been watching Nicole Kidman, beautiful things are always pleasing to the eye: "I don''t think there will be a shortage of Oscar queens."


    "But there are very few producers like you who can guarantee the success rate!" Nicole Kidman slowly stretched out a hand, gradually approaching Ronan''s hand on the table, a slender index finger suddenly Stretched out and gently circled Ronan''s knuckles: "Isn''t it said that the Oscar queen is a glory and a curse? I want to succeed in the first film after the Oscar."


    She had never said so much to Ronan: "Do you have a role suitable for me?"


    Ronan took a deep breath. Is this Australian woman seduce herself? Feeling the soft touch on the knuckles, he immediately determined that Nicole Kidman was seducing him!


    why? Emptiness and loneliness? So a mature woman in her 30s fell in love with his 20-year-old meat?


    What a joke!


    Although Ronan is very confident, he also knows himself. The woman sitting opposite is called Nicole Kidman! Countless men pounced on the hook finger.


    "What?" Nicole Kidman saw Ronan not speaking, and then asked: "I don''t think I am suitable? We are friends who have known each other for many years, don''t you want to help me get rid of the so-called Oscar curse?"


    Two voices sounded in Ronan''s heart at the same time. The opposite Nicole Kidman is not only a drug that can make people want to die, but also a poison that can kill people!


    "I understand." Nicole Kidman increased the speed of his fingers: "I know the rules in the circle."


    Everything seems to be under control.


    Oh, the plan I decided temporarily, seems to be able to hit two birds with one arrow.


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 Chapter 446： Aunt

    What are the rules in Hollywood circles? What often happens between actresses and male producers? Anyone who knows a little bit about Hollywood knows it well, not to mention Ronan, who has gradually made a career in Hollywood.


    Ronan has never been a decent gentleman, nor is he a fake man who is indifferent to beauty, but he is not a hot-blooded brat.


    This is a face-seeing world. Beautiful women are gifts given to mankind by the Creator. Some cosmic-level beauties are so beautiful that they make the liver shake.


    In Ronan''s aesthetic, Nicole Kidman on the opposite side is one of them.


    Nicole Kidman is so beautiful that it is impossible to believe that there is such a beauty in this world. Now that the word beauty has been used badly, it is not enough to express the beauty of Nicole Kidman and his youthful appearance. .


    This amazing beauty, like a vampire, is very coquettish, very delicate, and can surprise time like a diamond.


    "The heroine?" Ronan''s voice was low, as if completely attracted by Nicole Kidman: "A movie project that suits you?"


    Nicole Kidman maintained the most beautiful smile and kept looking at Ronan with anticipation in his eyes.


    Her acting skills have really improved a lot from before the divorce, and people can''t see that there are other ideas in her mind.


    Nicole Kidman was a little excited, a little anticipating, and a little excited, and he kept applauding for this temporary decision.


    This is not the first time I have done this. For the first time, there is no psychological barrier to doing it later.


    As long as Ronan Anderson agrees, not only can the initial goal be achieved, but it is also very likely to get a heavyweight heroine.


    So, Nicole Kidman went a step further, and that hand suddenly held Ronan''s hand: "I am also very disciplined. Ronan, if you want, you can take me back tonight."


    Her tone was full of temptation: "I''m the newly released Oscar queen."


    On the night of the Oscars, Nicole Kidman believed that no one could refuse the beauties like her who had just won the Oscar.


    Ronan hesitated, and the two voices kept fighting in his ears.


    A voice was persuading him that Nicole Kidman was worried about the Oscar curse that was circulated inside and outside the circle. This is to cooperate with him to reduce the risk. As long as he throws a suitable project, this is an exciting Australia. The mermaid can let him play around.


    Another voice was telling him, don''t underestimate a female star who can fight to the front line, Nicole Kidman must have another plan.


    What is Nicole Kidman going to do? She is already an Oscar queen, and there are too many opportunities for her.


    Ronan slowly and firmly pulled out his hand from under the soft palm of Nicole Kidman. In fact, as long as he is not dazzled by beauty, there are some things he can think of.


    Feeling the emptiness under the palm of her hand, Nicole Kidman¡¯s smile suddenly froze, but she did not give up, because people outside the circle don¡¯t know, no one in the circle knows, Ronan Anderson is a typical Hollywood Producer!


    "What?" She was charming: "I don''t deserve a heroine? If you want, I''ll be there on call during filming."


    Ronan put his hands on the table and said directly: "No need." He changed to a more formal name: "Ms. Kidman, I have no idea about you."


    As soon as these words came out, Nicole Kidman''s smile suddenly froze, and then quickly disappeared: "Madam? Am I very old?"


    Ronan told a fact: "It seems to be older than me."


    Nicole Kidman instantly changed her face: "What do you mean?"


    "It''s nothing." Ronan thought of the possible consequences of this beauty trick, somewhat unhappy, and said lightly: "Is it worth it to get revenge on Tom?"


    Nicole Kidman froze for a moment and said, "I don''t know what you are talking about."


    Ronan said, "Ms. Kidman, you are very smart, but I am not a fool."


    Nicole Kidman suddenly raised his voice: "You knew Tom Cruise and me before the divorce! I asked you, did Tom Cruise cheat first? Did he betray me! Betrayed marriage!"


    Ronan can''t tell the nonsense of the person, and can only say: "I can''t tell you about your affairs."


    With different positions, people naturally have different views on something.


    "You have been in close contact with Tom Cruise!" Nicole Kidman asked, "Will you be unclear?"


    She sneered and said: "You are the same person as Tom Cruise!"


    Ronan shrugged: "Don''t kill everyone with one sentence."


    Nicole Kidman felt inexplicably angry and embarrassed about the refusal just now, and couldn''t help but said: "I was wrong. You are more excessive than Tom Cruise. You are treating the actress as a plaything."


    Ronan frowned, how did you catch someone and bite? I replied: "Ms. Kidman, don¡¯t stand on the moral high ground and accuse others. We are actually the same kind of people. Why did Jude Law break up with his girlfriend, don¡¯t you know better than me? Your acceptance speech tonight is dedicated Thanks Russell Crowe and why?"


    Too lazy to go on, Ronan stood up, but saw Nicole Kidman''s spiteful eyes.


    It''s really inexplicable.


    Ronan dropped the last sentence: "I am not interested in people who can be my aunts at age."


    Nicole Kidman suffered a million points of mental damage! Nicole Kidman was critically hit! Nicole Kidman has died...


    Without taking care of Nicole Kidman, Ronan walked out of the coffee shop and into the hotel lobby. He called David and waited for the Bentley car to drive over and walked away directly.


    Ronan sat in the car and looked at the bright moon hanging high outside the car. Suddenly he felt that what Tom Cruise said was very reasonable, and the resentful ex-wife was really terrifying.


    Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman can be regarded as warnings.


    For people like Ronan, the mimicry couples in Hollywood rumors have not witnessed it with their own eyes, and they are the most credible when they happen to them.


    Nicole Kidman is very beautiful, but it is not worthy of Ronan''s friendship with Tom Cruise to bet.


    As for the so-called kneeling and licking of the former goddess, it was even more impossible for him.


    If Hollywood producers go to kneel and lick an actress, no matter how many characters they have in their hands, they will not be enough.


    It''s a long night, and one can''t sleep alone.


    Ronan took out his mobile phone, found Avril Lavigne''s number, and dialed her number.


    "Is there something?" Avril Lavigne asked directly.


    Ronan did not answer, and asked, "What are you doing?"


    Avril Lavigne answered directly: "Drinking."


    "I bought some good wines newly." Ronan said, "If I want to drink, I will pick you up!"


    Avril Lavigne didn''t say anything nonsense: "Okay!" She then asked: "How long will it take?"


    Ronan looked at the block outside the window and said, "Ten minutes."


    Avril Lavigne said: "I am waiting for you in the hotel underground parking lot."


    Ronan glanced at the time: "See you in ten minutes."


    Half an hour later, Bentley, carrying Ronan and Avril, returned to the Future World Manor.


    Ronan and Avril went straight to the wine cellar after getting off the car. When Avril was picking wine, Ronan couldn''t help but start.


    This is the backstab of justice!


    Although sternly rejected a mermaid from Australia, Ronan also has a Canadian appraiser who is becoming more and more skilled!


    Avril Lavigne once said to him that men are superficial and only look at the surface, they can only miss good girls, and then be deceived by a bitch.


    Therefore, Ronan abandons superficiality and needs to conduct in-depth research.


    After the righteous backstab, Ronan confirmed that Avril Lavigne had gradually entered the yeast level.


    In fact, Avril Lavigne¡¯s remarks are not unreasonable. There are too many women in Hollywood who are obviously "green tea bitches" in their bones, but they behave very simply, harmless to humans and animals, and are typical double-faced people.


    Having said that, what should a man like him who is seemingly harmless to humans and animals be called?


    After the in-depth study, Ronan took Avril Lavigne holding a bottle of wine and went directly to the main bedroom on the third floor through the elevator. The two of them did not sleep for a while, and simply sat on the moonlit terrace, chatting and drinking together.


    "This wine is very special." Avril looked at the bottle: "I haven''t drank it before."


    Ronan said: "It''s not a rare wine, it''s just rarely seen in North America."


    Avril had a toast with Ronan, looked up at the shining moon, and suddenly laughed.


    "What''s wrong?" Ronan was curious.


    Avril Lavigne pointed to the skyscraper in Century City and said, "What do you think the lights of those buildings are connected together?"


    Since it is far enough away the light looks relatively abstract, Ronan looked at it for a while and said, "Is it like a deer?"


    Avril Lavigne nodded: "The light is white, like a white deer." She pointed to the moon: "From this angle, this white deer seems to be on the moon."


    "Puff..." Ronan couldn''t help but laughed, carefully distinguished, and said: "There is such a point."


    Avril Lavigne lost another glass of wine, hiccuped, and with a bit of drunkenness, she said casually: "If this white deer makes the moon pregnant, what kind of child do you think the moon will have?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "There will never be someone born."


    Avril tilted her head and looked at him: "What do you think will be born?"


    Ronan thought about it for a while, and suddenly thought of an answer: "The children of Bailu and Moon should be like this." He gestured and said, "He has long horns on his forehead, green hair on his head and four feet like hoofs. , Half man and half deer."


    Avril frowned: "What monster is this?"


    Ronan did not explain, shrugged, and said, "I think it might be a demigod."


    Avril Lavigne clinked glasses with Ronan: "Cheers to this half-man, half-deer, half-god!"


    Ronan echoed: "Cheers!"


    After a glass of wine fell, Avril''s eyes suddenly followed Ronan''s face and looked down: "A white deer, how hard is that thing to poke into the moon?"


    Ronan nodded: "This is a problem." He pulled Avril over: "Miss Moon, we can study this problem on the spot."


    "Okay!" Avril gave Ronan a hug: "The moon is very hard, you have to be prepared."


    No matter how hard the moon is, it can''t stop a man from studying.


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 Chapter 447： Speak with the market

    After the Oscars awards ceremony, the films that have gained some gains have expanded their screenings. The next month or so will be the period with the strongest Oscar effect.


    Every movie that has won an important award has a huge investment in public relations and promotion. Of course, I want to recover the cost as soon as possible and get enough profit.


    This Oscar game, played to the final stage, still has to use commercial revenue to speak.


    The biggest winner is Miramax. After winning the Best Picture Award, the number of theaters for "Chicago", which was released as early as December last year, once again expanded to nearly 2500 theaters, and the box office went against the trend for six consecutive days. Growth, the weekend after the Oscars, it even burst into more than 12 million US dollars.


    The North American box office of this nostalgic song and dance film has been close to 170 million US dollars.


    The film "Chicago" also set a North American box office record for a single film since the Weinstein brothers started filming.


    From "Moulin Rouge" to "Chicago", there has also been a short resurgence in musicals.


    "The City of God" released by Lionsgate has also expanded its screening scale, but the film did not get the best foreign language film award. The theaters could not invest too much resources. North American theaters have only expanded to more than 600.


    Subsequently, "City of God" also used the most authentic market data to prove that it did not continue to expand the value of its screening.


    A weekend after the Oscar, the film only received $680,000 in 663 theaters.


    The box office of a single library on weekends is only a little more than $1,000. The theater also needs to survive. The return on investment ratio must be considered. Even if "City of God" is a recognized good movie, there is no chance to expand its screenings.


    To this day, the North American box office of this film is just over $3 million.


    "City of God" once again proves that there is often no necessary connection between good movies and market revenue.


    Lionsgate''s high investment in "City of God" is very likely to be lost.


    This also reminded Ronan again that some of the classic movies in his memory may not be projects that can bring high income, and may even be money-losing goods that have vomited blood.


    The screening of "Hero" in North America is getting closer to the end. The North American box office totaled 68.9 million US dollars, and it was easy to exceed 70 million US dollars.


    In addition, the global box office of the film is close to 180 million US dollars. Even if the box office of the Eastern market is removed, the profits that "Hero" can bring to the embassy film industry are still quite objective.


    Because Eastern film companies do not have international distribution capabilities, most of the profits generated by "Hero" are in the hands of Embassy Pictures.


    The DVD of this film has also been shipped from the East to North America, and can only go on sale after the film is released and the first round of TV shows.


    After the Oscar night, Yu Jiaolong took the initiative to contact Ronan, emphatically mentioning the discussion between Zhang Guoshi and Navas of Lionsgate.


    Zhang Guoshi plans to continue shooting martial arts movies.


    Ronan recalled, if he remembers correctly, it should be the "Ambush on Ten Sides".


    If Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao are willing to sell the international copyright to Embassy Pictures for the copyright fee of "Hero", he may take the initiative to contact the new screen.


    But it''s impossible to think about it. "Hero" is a big box office, even if these two people are fools, they know it is up for sale.


    Ronan did not intend to interfere in the negotiations between Zhang Guoshi and Lions Gate Pictures. They would cooperate if they were willing to cooperate.


    For the three oriental martial arts films with international influence after the new millennium, "Hero" is inferior to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and "Ambush on Ten Sides" is far inferior to "Hero".


    Ronan has specially noticed that Zhang Guoshi is indeed in contact with Lionsgate.


    He did not care about other things, his own work was more important.


    Robert Iger is responsible for the daily operation and management of Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan''s main focus is on the most important film and television projects.


    Shahai Entertainment has negotiated an actor contract with Tobin Bell. This older actor, who is not much better than an extra, did not hesitate to sign eight film contracts with Shahai Entertainment in front of money and roles.


    With Tobin Bell joining the crew and all the actors in "Chain Saw" are in place, Ronan rushed to the Warner Studios to have another talk with Wen Ziren.


    "The filming will start next week." Wen Ziren stood in the studio, looking at the gloomy warehouse setting, and said: "The budget is very sufficient, and I will be able to finish filming within a month."


    Ronan nodded slowly. The production budget of 1.5 million US dollars also made this small-cost horror film more fully prepared from the beginning of the planning.


    "The release time has been set, in August this year." Ronan said.


    Wen Ziren seemed a little anxious: "Actually, I can finish all the productions before May."


    Ronan smiled and said: "The Embassy Pictures has to find relatively weak competition and a suitable time schedule, and it needs to do some publicity and release preparations."


    He also went through this stage and understood the mentality of looking forward to success: "James, don''t worry, keep a stable mentality, you can finish a sufficiently good movie."


    Wen Ziren said seriously: "I understand."


    Having been in Los Angeles for so long, he knows very well that "Saw Cry" is the last chance and the only chance.


    If this film project is messed up, no other film company will dare to use him in the future.


    Ronan encouraged: "I have always believed in your abilities, I believe you can bring a masterpiece to Relativity Entertainment!"


    Wen Ziren has a deep sense of recognition: "I will do my best."


    Not only for their own development, but also for the other side''s support and trust.


    Without coming to Hollywood, it is impossible to realize how difficult it is for a Chinese to get ahead in this circle.


    Like those white directors, as long as they achieve 80% or 90%, they can get a 100% return. If he wants to get a 100% return, he definitely needs to achieve 200%.


    Wen Ziren knew that he was lucky to meet such a film company boss who treated Chinese directors equally.


    Leaving the crew of "Chain Saw", Ronan went to the crew of "Mean Girl" next door. This crew has already started filming interior scenes. Director Mark Waters has already traveled to New York with some of his crew to prepare for the location scene .


    "I have some delays here in Los Angeles."


    On the set, Kety Horn, who was still in Los Angeles, said to Ronan: "I will go to New York in two days."


    This is not particularly beautiful, but a mature, intelligent and well-born girl who has left a very profound influence on Ronan.


    Ronan nodded and asked, "How is your stay with the crew?"


    Keti Horne smiled suddenly: "This crew is so interesting."


    Ronan was a little inexplicable: "What happened?"


    "There are too many beautiful girls in the crew." Kety Horn shrugged: "I don''t count me, I''m not too beautiful."


    Ronan shook his head: "You are too modest. Beauty is not only about appearance, but the fusion of appearance and temperament. Cordy, you are no worse than anyone."


    Keti Horne smiled: "Is this a compliment?"


    Ronan shrugged: "I''m just telling the truth."


    Keti Horne returned to the topic and said: "Where there are many beautiful girls, there are always many inexplicable troubles. It is also very interesting to see them fighting hard."


    "You didn''t participate?" Ronan asked specifically.


    Kety Horne couldn''t help but smile: "Do I need it? I am a bystander. From the perspective of the audience, it is more exciting than the script. It is also a kind of fun."


    The Hollywood crew has never been peaceful. Ronan knows this very well. He also knows that the more women the crew tends to have more trouble, he asked, "Who has the upper hand."


    Keti Horne said with a smile: "Your heroine looks very petite, but very powerful, and with the support of the director and production manager, the other girls can''t take advantage of it."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "If Amanda is in trouble, please help if you can."


    Keti Horn did not refuse, saying: "You are the boss, I work for you, I listen to you."


    Ronan is about to leave: "Kody, when you come back from New York, I will invite you to dinner."


    The crew of "Mean Girl" has assembled too many beautiful actresses. Ronan¡¯s approved cast list includes Curdy Horn and Amanda Seyfried and Rachel- McAdams, Liz Capan and Tina Fei and others.


    It''s weird that these women are in the same crew, fighting secretly.


    Hollywood acknowledges that the competition between women is more vicious and cunning than between men.


    In the afternoon, Ronan went to Sofia Coppola''s studio to take a look. The filming of "Lost in Tokyo" had been finished. The crew returned to Los Angeles as early as early February and was intensively conducting post-production.


    Embassy Pictures received tickets to the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival in May for "Lost in Tokyo" last year. All post-production must be completed before May to catch up with the Cannes Film Festival.


    Sophia Coppola was busy editing nervously. Ronan didn''t stay in the studio much, just watched the samples that would be cut out, and left quietly.


    The sample film is almost the same as the beginning of the previous film, Scarlett Johansson¡¯s curvy hips make people stare intently.


    Now Scarlett Johansson, except for his shorter head, is the best choice.


    It is a natural stunner.


    Unfortunately, Ronan did not meet Scarlett Johansson in the studio, but she is sure to participate in the premiere of "Lost in Tokyo" at the Cannes Film Festival.


    The North American release time of this film is in December.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ release plan for this year, starting from "The Bourne Shadow 2" in May, basically every month will be released, and there will even be two premieres in individual months.


    Relativity Entertainment is pursuing a boutique strategy, and with the accumulation of the company''s strength and experience, the number of boutique films each year is also increasing.


    After the Oscar, Ronan was very busy in a group, Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao suddenly came to the door.


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 Chapter 448： Pit 1 big

    In the reception room of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan quickly flipped through the Chinese script in his hand, as if all his energy was devoted to it.


    Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao looked at each other and waited patiently.


    Although I have had several contacts with Lionsgate, everything that happened at the "Hero" bid is vivid. Hollywood is not friendly to outsiders. If possible, they still want to give priority to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. .


    This is also the best choice, after all, Relativity Entertainment has taken practical actions to positive its reputation in business.


    Ronan only carefully read the beginning and the end of the script. There are basically ten lines in the middle. Although the climax of the ending is the battle of flowers, not the snow scene in memory, the script did not have a name, but Fei Daomen and Jin Liu The little girl who catches the head and the performer can make him sure that this is the plot of the "Ambush on Ten Sides".


    "This is still a martial arts movie." Ronan closed the script.


    Zhang Baimao smiled and said, "Yes. Now the audience is very interested in martial arts films from the East. We take the opportunity to release another one. The success may be great."


    Judging from the box office of "Hero", it seems to be the case, but Ronan didn''t take the white hat, instead picked up the script and shook it, and asked: "Director Zhang, the name of this project..."


    "Not sure yet." Zhang Guoshi said with a smile on his face. "My initial plan is to call it "Ambush on Ten Sides"."


    Ronan asked directly: "What about the investment budget?"


    Zhang Baimao replied: "It''s about the same as "Hero"." He took a quiet look at Ronan, and tentatively said: "New Image and Relativity Entertainment have had a successful cooperation. We have established a cooperative relationship of mutual trust. Me. What I mean with Lao Zhang, it is better to continue cooperating with old friends than to find others."


    Ronan did not speak, waiting for Zhang Baimao to continue talking.


    "I think so." Zhang Baimao said again: "Can we establish a deeper cooperative relationship? Can we achieve greater win-win results?"


    He did not need Ronan to answer: "For example, for this new martial arts project of Lao Zhang, your Relativity Entertainment does not have to wait for the release to intervene. You can join it at the preparatory stage. The new scenes are filmed jointly with Relativity Entertainment...


    "Mr. Zhang''s proposal is very forward-looking." Ronan said slowly.


    Those who can cooperate with Zhang Guoshi and make the film company bigger are all human beings, so I thought of introducing Hollywood funds.


    Zhang Baimao immediately asked: "Are you interested in working with us?"


    Ronan¡¯s words are very tactful. The relationship between the two parties is good, and there is no need to be stale. From the side, he said: ¡°It¡¯s true that the production funds of Relativity Entertainment are very tight. Most of the production funds of Shahai Entertainment¡¯s film projects rely on external financing. , I have a foundation that is responsible for financing from all over the world. Investors are only allowed to use the funds for the production of Hollywood movies."


    "It''s a pity." Zhang Baimao didn''t doubt Ronan''s words.


    The status and influence of Oriental movies are here. International investors who are willing to invest in Relativity Entertainment are certainly not letting Relativity Entertainment shoot Oriental martial arts films.


    Zhang Guoshi is also a bit regretful. If he gets the investment in Hollywood, there are many articles he can do after returning, which can make his reputation further.


    Ronan put down the script and asked directly: "If Embassy Pictures continues to release this new film, how much does it cost for the copyright?"


    "One-time buyout of distribution rights?" The big sales of "Hero" made Zhang Baimao''s confidence soar. Seeing Ronan nodded, he immediately said: "North American distribution rights are 20 million US dollars."


    Hearing this price, Ronan couldn''t help but jump, 20 million dollars? Is it just North American distribution rights?


    Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi looked at Ronan and both thought the price was reasonable.


    To be precise, Ronan doesn''t think the price is outrageous. Now "Hero" has a North American box office of $73.54 million and a global box office of $185.2 million. As a director, Zhang Guoshi''s new work can indeed sell for a high price.


    Even at a price of 20 million US dollars, there is no shortage of buyers.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Two people, I need to think about it. The company also needs to make a comprehensive evaluation of your project. After the film is shot, I can decide on this business after seeing the samples."


    Everyone is smart, and Zhang Baimao can understand the meaning of Ronan''s words.


    He was quite surprised, Ronan wanted to keep the price down? Still not interested in Zhang Guoshi''s new film?


    Having said that, there is no need to talk about it anymore. Zhang Baimao made a goodbye in a timely manner. Relativity Entertainment is not interested, and other companies are interested.


    It is not this time last year, "Hero" has given Zhang Guoshi the capital to make a bid.


    Out of relativity entertainment, Zhang Guoshi couldn''t help but ask: "Ronan Anderson is not optimistic about my new film?"


    "It should not be." Zhang Baimao said: "It is estimated that he did not want to pay a big price. He bought the international copyright for "Hero" for only 5 million US dollars. Now he is asking him to pay 20 million US dollars for the North American copyright of our new film, Ronan -Anderson must be mentally unbalanced."


    Zhang Guoshi nodded: "We have already suffered a loss once, and cannot come again."


    "Hero" has more than 180 million dollars in the world, which sounds good to say, but most of the actual benefits fall in the hands of Ronan Anderson.


    Zhang Baimao looked at the sun above his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. Didn¡¯t Lionsgate and Sony Columbia both express interest? We don¡¯t lack partners.¡±


    Didn''t he never thought that Ronan Anderson is known for his precise vision, but he is not interested in this new film. Will the new film have problems?


    But he soon thought of another aspect. With "Hero" as a capital, as long as the color level of the new film is maintained, even if the new film has problems, it is not a problem.


    With the commercial performance of "Hero", it is very likely that the new film will sell for $20 million in North America.


    Only 20 million US dollars is much higher than the planned production cost, and the revenue from other markets outside North America will have a lot of profits.


    "Hero" did not bring international profits to the new picture, but laid the foundation for the next film.


    As for what will happen to the new film after it is released in North America, Zhang Baimao doesn''t care much about it. When selling the copyright, he must pay the copyright fee in a lump sum just like working with Relativity Entertainment.


    Losing money is that Hollywood companies are losing money.


    Don¡¯t care about negative effects. For example, New Picture companies, including Zhang Guoshi, who come to North America and Hollywood to play a ticket, can they stay here for long-term development?


    Pit a big one, then...bye bye you.


    When I came to Hollywood, Zhang Baimao understood one thing thoroughly and got rid of the unrealistic illusions of large international companies in the past. The Oriental market is the basic plate of the new picture!


    Relativity Entertainment sent away Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao. As soon as Luo Nan returned to the office, Connie walked in with a large stack of documents.


    "This is..." Ronan asked when he saw a document two feet thick.


    Connie put the file in the corner of her desk and said: "The script sent by Shahai Entertainment." She explained in detail: "Didn''t you make a rule when you became chief creative officer? Foreign screenwriters delivered to Shahai Entertainment. You must review the script yourself."


    Ronan knew that this rule, or he specifically requested it, to maximize the advantage.


    After all, his head is not a computer, let alone a memory, and it is impossible to remember everything.


    Ronan read a huge pile of scripts and said, "I remember that few foreign screenwriters used to deliver scripts to Shahai Entertainment."


    The source of Shahai Entertainment''s scripts is mainly changes after purchasing the copyright, or based on the story outlines listed by him, to create scripts in a pipeline.


    Connie said: "Mr. Clint has explained that the company¡¯s reputation, history, and recognition have been relatively low in the past. After the past two years of development, it has become well-known in the circle. Since the beginning of this year, delivery The number of scripts to Shahai Entertainment has increased dramatically."


    Ronan nodded. In fact, every major company has a special script receiving station, but compared to other works adaptations or projects brought by producers, the initiative to deliver scripts to the door is not taken seriously.


    New works of screenwriters who have had successful works, it is not difficult to find the next home, there is no need to go to the road of delivery and hit the big luck The scripts delivered are often new writers or some qualifications but have not obtained Screenwriter who has had the right to sign.


    Whenever there are other ways to choose, the screenwriters who have not made it out will not take this most unreliable path.


    Connie said at this time: "Since December last year, Shahai Entertainment has received a total of 31 scripts, all of which are here."


    Ronan said: "You send a work email to George and tell him I will deal with it as soon as possible."


    These scripts are probably not only invested in Shahai Entertainment. It is estimated that most of the large and medium-sized Hollywood production companies have received them.


    Ronan looked at the top list of scripts, and found no script names or screenwriter names with data. This is not surprising. It is impossible for him to know newcomers or unknown screenwriters.


    The names of many scripts are completely different from the original film.


    There are even some scripts. It is normal to change four or five names from the earliest writing to the film project.


    There are also some well-known projects. For the sake of confidentiality, there is no script name and title for the early mistakes, so they simply go to a code name. Christopher Nolan used to do it.


    Connie left the office. Ronan just wanted to read these scripts, and the knock on the door rang again. This time the person who came in was Lindsay Bill, who had disappeared for a long time.


    This female screenwriter hasn''t appeared in the company for a long time. If it weren''t for a phone call between him, Ronan would doubt that Lindsay Bill had taken the early project reserve and ran away.


    The incoming Lindsay-Bill has exquisite makeup, wearing a close-fitting hip skirt, and stepping on thin high heels. The appearance and temperament are completely different from the past.


    If Lindsay Bill used to be a young literary girl with eyes, now she is like a glamorous model.


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    "Why look at me like this?" Lindsay Bill greeted Ronan and sat across from him.


    Ronan pointed to her clothes: "You rarely dressed like this before."


    Lindsay Bill looked down at the hip skirt and said: "I just attended the last party and ran out halfway, so I don''t have to go anymore."


    Ronan understood what she meant and said, "Thank you."


    Lindsay Bill is a relatively introverted and reserved person. Maybe it was too hard during this time. She rarely boasted: "In order to write this script, I really worked hard."


    Ronan nodded seriously: "I can see it." He took Lindsay Bill a glass of water: "Drink some water first."


    "Thank you." Lindsay Bill said after drinking three sips of water in a row: "I can''t help but wonder if I have a mental illness or am I crazy!"


    Ronan comforted: "You can see that you are under a lot of pressure."


    Lindsay Bill nodded and said: "After returning from New York, I contacted the agent Kate gave me, but she didn''t respond at all. I had no choice but to pretend to be a woman who wanted to make a profit in that area. , Only then contacted her."


    Ronan did not speak any more, but patiently listened to Lindsay Bill.


    Lindsay Bill was as concise as possible: "I pretended to be that kind of woman and met with that agent. Maybe I was born with good conditions. She took me to a high-end party and wanted to attract me with the luxury life of those drunk fans. , Control me, my gold worshiper has gained some trust from her, and she has something out of her mouth."


    She drank again and continued: "Later, she started to introduce customers to me, doing high-end business with a little bit of two-way choice, and some men with only a little bit of capital are kneeling and licking, giving the woman the advantage of raising prices. I met a few so-called clients, got some words from them, and then ran away with excuses."


    Ronan asked, "Lost trust?"


    "Yeah." Lindsay Bill nodded slightly: "The agent no longer trusts me. I broke up with her at a party today, and then ran back."


    Ronan knew that she had done a lot on this project, even far more than one screenwriter, and said again: "Thank you, Lindsay."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and said: "I also want to have authentic material for the script. I can''t close my eyes. I just write silly regardless of the basic facts?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "We have collected enough information. Don''t do this dangerous thing anymore."


    "Don''t do it." Lindsay Bill seemed to be a little afraid: "Twice, fortunately I was clever, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."


    "The next stage is to write the script." Ronan pays attention to paying back: "Linsai, you are the only screenwriter of this project. In the future, you will be the second producer of the film."


    Lindsay Bill''s exhaustion disappeared instantly, and his face was full of surprises: "Ronan, is this true?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "How can I be joking about this kind of thing."


    Lindsay Bill immediately said: "Tomorrow, I will take a day off, and the day after tomorrow, I will formally begin to integrate data and write scripts."


    Which boss doesn''t like such a proactive employee? Ronan said, "Don''t worry, take two more days off."


    Lindsay Bill stood up: "I''m going home first."


    Ronan nodded, "Go back and rest."


    Before leaving, Lindsay Bill asked curiously: "Who do you want to be the director of this project?"


    Ronan said: "Sophia Coppola is a personal choice, after all, this is a female subject." He warned: "This is just our unilateral intention, confidential."


    "I understand." Lindsay Bill said goodbye and left.


    Ronan has not contacted Sofia Coppola on this project, and Sofia Coppola may not be willing to direct such a project.


    Of course, there are more director candidates, and David Fincher is also good. The film he directed has a deep dark wind, but it complements this theme.


    But David Fincher''s dark style is often too heavy and leaves no hope for people, which is not good for the film to hit the Oscars.


    With so much time and energy devoted, Ronan certainly wants the film to gain both fame and fortune.


    It is best to hold a heavyweight Oscar trophy back.


    Ronan thought of another name, Steven Soderbergh.


    I remember I once watched an experimental film about this industry by Steven Soderbergh, and I invited a female artist from the San Fernando Valley to play the leading role. Unfortunately, the author¡¯s style is too strong for people to watch. If I don¡¯t go on, I have forgotten what I said in detail.


    As long as you don¡¯t make author movies, Steven Soderbergh is also a good director.


    Waiting for Lindsay Bill to finish the script will allow people to have initial contact with the three directors.


    Ronan temporarily put the matter aside, took one from the stack of scripts next to him, and read it seriously.


    Because there are occasional other jobs, Ronan went through five scripts intermittently throughout the afternoon, and then made relevant annotations.


    Even though I only browsed through ten lines at a glance, it can be judged that these scripts are basically worthless.


    The basis for judgment is not only the unfamiliarity of the storyline, but also the confusion of the script structure and the lack of basic logic.


    Like the latter''s judgment, it comes from Ronan''s ability to train through film studies over the past few years.


    In fact, looking for items in the delivery script is similar to hitting the big luck.


    A veteran producer once said: "Of the thousands of scripts I have read, most of them don''t have even the slightest value."


    The script is the foundation of a movie. Its development is a long and complicated process. From the initial idea of ??a story, it needs to go through complicated writing, market evaluation and revision processes before it finally enters the shooting stage.


    When a newcomer makes his first movie, many people tell him: you need to find a good script.


    Don''t believe them, because a good script is not enough.


    These scripts directly rejected by Ronan are obviously the works of novices, and novice screenwriters often want to tell a very complicated story from a new perspective and a unique standpoint.


    But it is too difficult for novices.


    Even if the Wachowski brothers (sisters) and younger brothers (sisters) who started the game at the peak, they only appeared after having practiced their hands.


    In fact, for new birds in the screenwriting industry, if they want to write a good script and get the green light of the film company, it is best for the story to be simple and in line with Hollywood routines. Complex and fresh scripts are less likely to be adopted.


    Novice scripts are best to resemble men and women in heat, that is, the actions are clear and straight to the subject.


    Such a script can also be operated as a rookie, and can reduce the chance of errors due to lack of experience.


    Then the script was delivered and handed to luck.


    Ronan judged that the script for unfamiliar content is actually not complicated.


    He mainly looks at several factors: a main character; a target that the audience cares about; the main character needs to take a big enough risk; in danger, the main character needs to experience at least one, preferably three obstacles.


    Since he hadn''t read all the scripts, Ronan took it home after get off work and planned to work overtime at night.


    Back at the manor, give the script to the housekeeper Nikia and let her go to the study.


    Only Ronan and the housekeeper Nikia can enter work-related places in the manor, such as the study and private meeting rooms.


    Nikia has also proved that she is an excellent and dedicated housekeeper in the past two years.


    After having dinner carefully prepared by the private chef, Ronan went out for a walk, but did not go upstairs immediately after returning. The housekeeper Nikia summed up the manor¡¯s expenses in March and handed it over to him.


    From garden management to tree pruning and pest control to daily maintenance of basic facilities, plus various personnel, vehicles and other expenses, as well as the expenses of Ronan''s treats and parties, the future World Manor will spend a total of 550,000 US dollars in March.


    In general, Ronan¡¯s expenses are not high. According to the news circulating in the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean", it is said that Johnny Depp spends one million dollars a month is the norm.


    Seeing Ronan signing the receipt, the housekeeper Nikia reminded: "The tax season is coming soon. According to the latest property value measurement, the estate needs to pay $740,000 in property tax."


    Ronan nodded: "I see You will contact Connie tomorrow and let her assist you in handling it."


    No one can provoke the tax bureau. There is no legal requirement to buy real estate here, but the annual property tax is an expense that cannot be ignored.


    Moreover, the property tax is not fixed, and rises with the rise in housing prices.


    It can only be said that it is indeed a country that started to resist taxes.


    Fortunately, California''s property tax is not high, and the old western residential areas like Beverly Hills have a tax rate of only 1.1%.


    Ronan explained some of the daily necessities that Nikia needed to buy recently, and then went to the study room upstairs and continued to browse the scripts that he hadn''t read in the afternoon.


    After watching seven or eight scripts in a row, Ronan was quite disappointed.


    This way of finding projects should be divided into a few days or even a week, taking time to complete, and doing it as a job transfer, not as it is now.


    To be honest, those who deliver the script are hitting the luck, and he who chooses the script is also hitting the luck.


    The former is that luck must be good enough for the script to be selected by the film company to establish a project,


    Ronan has to be lucky to find out the content that has related memories from a bunch of scripts submitted by newcomers or unknown screenwriters, even if it is not a bad film...


    Just like the film made by Uvi Bauer, the film will be so bad that it will leave a deeper impression.


    Since supper, he has been watching close to eleven o''clock and when there are three scripts left, Ronan drank a glass of water and planned to finish it tonight.


    Perhaps it was the explosion of luck, or perhaps it was a screenwriter who had the ability but not enough qualifications to run into luck with the script. When Ronan saw the third from last, he discovered a familiar plot and content.


    A comedy story about a wedding.


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 Chapter 450： Black material

    The screenwriter of the script was called Bob Fisher. Ronan thought about it for a while and made sure he had never heard of the name. Then he searched through the Internet. The web page showed a lot of people named Bob Fisher. , But none of them are in the screenwriting industry.


    There is no record of this screenwriter on IMDB.


    The full name of this website is called the Internet Movie Database. User ratings are only one of them. The website collects and records more movies and film industry practitioners than any other company.


    Bob Fisher is undoubtedly a newcomer screenwriter, and this script is very likely to be the first script he completed independently.


    Ronan confirmed this because he was really interested in the script and measured the difficulty of getting it.


    The script is only one of the most basic factors of a film project. Getting the script does not mean that the project can be carried out. The cost must be considered.


    This is a typical romantic comedy. It tells the story of two guys who are keen to attend the wedding and pick up girls at the wedding.


    The actor and the supporting actor are not only partners at work, but also enjoy the same hobby-attending a wedding.


    Regardless of the object of the wedding, and regardless of the format of the wedding party, from Jewish, Italian, Irish, Indian to Eastern, this pair of live treasures can always be mixed in and make up a set of moving sets. The story was told to the guests present and became the focus of the wedding party.


    At the same time, they also specialize in seduce those single women who are passionate about the wedding, especially bridesmaids, and they have repeatedly succeeded. However, after the wedding, they will immediately evaporate and disappear without a trace. This is the criterion of "Wedding Proud".


    Until they met their true destiny at a wedding...


    The name of the script is "Wedding Proud", and it has a typical three-act structure. The plot is not novel or even a bit old-fashioned. The theme is the most common love and affection in Hollywood.


    But this kind of script is precisely the highest success rate of Hollywood movies.


    Ronan put the script separately, and watched the remaining two, which were of no value.


    To meet someone who has had an impression is already out of luck.


    As soon as he went to work the next day, Ronan asked Connie to transfer the script to Robert Lee and at the same time sent a work email to Robert Lee, asking his copyright and legal department to talk to the screenwriter about buying the script.


    As long as there is no competition from other film companies, the script can be bought for at most 10,000 or 20,000 dollars, and even a few thousand dollars for a script written by a newcomer is not difficult.


    After doing this, he took care of the work at hand. Ronan read the latest "New York Times" bestseller list sent by Connie, but did not see the familiar title, so he went to talk to Robert Iger for a while.


    The two mainly talked about Netflix''s work. Netflix has formulated a more detailed and more enforceable streaming media plan according to his plan, and is currently developing new website content.


    In this business, he and Robert Iger have maintained enough communication with Netflix.


    Mark Randolph sent a new user interface design to the head office. The new user interface can not only rent and buy DVDs, but also upload pictures and small videos, interact with other user interfaces, and share uploaded content. And their favorite movies, etc.


    If users choose to browse the videos uploaded by users openly, they can also enter the dedicated online video section of the website.


    The design in this area has already had some prototypes, which resemble the initial complex of Facebook and YouTube.


    Of course, this is only the initial design, and it needs further polishing to actually launch it.


    Ronan and Robert Iger have reached a consensus. After the business in this area is launched, it is inevitable to burn money for rapid development. Netflix will split and go public in the future.


    Ronan can only say that he understands the operation of the company''s listing. It is far from professional. Netflix and Robert Iger will be responsible for this aspect. In the future, it will even be handled by professional companies.


    As long as Netflix develops well and plans for the future are attractive enough, listing and financing will not be difficult.


    Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Century City, Tom Cruise sits in his office with an ugly face. The newspapers in front of him are full of news that is not good for him.


    "Tom Cruise, a life controlled by the black hands of the church!"


    This is the media talking about his relationship with Scientology, which is basically a fact.


    But the other "California Independent" was completely fabricated.


    "Explore behind Tom Cruise''s two marriages. Divorce hides deeper mysteries!"


    The content of this report is all on the so-called black hand behind Tom Cruise''s marriage.


    "Tom Cruise and Scientology leader David Miscavige were good friends; but when he fell in love with Nicole Kidman and married him, their relationship deteriorated."


    "Scientology doesn''t like Nicole Kidman, because her father is a psychologist, and he has an influence on Tom Cruise. So the cultists tried their best to destroy their marriage. Miscavi Ji would divorce the couple very much. He managed to get Tom Cruise¡¯s adopted children to fight against Nicole, which resulted in the couple¡¯s divorce..."


    There is also a "Vanity Fair", which points out that Tom Cruise is just a puppet controlled by Scientology and cannot even be sheltered by his family.


    "The senior officials of Scientology kept Tom Cruise in the fence of Scientology, and taught Tom Cruise to find possible sources of trouble and oppressors. And when this long-arranged course finally allowed Cruise When Si believes that the source of his trouble is his wife Nicole, no one can stop the divorce."


    The other two magazines even reported that Tom Cruise was married and divorced twice, all under the control of Scientology.


    There is also an assistant he hired in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He stood up for an interview with the newspaper, saying that his marriage to Nicole Kidman was fake and was all controlled by Scientology. play.


    Tom Cruise''s face darkened as he looked, and his expression became more severe.


    In fact, since two days ago, the media has been breaking news about him one after another, but Tom Cruise is preparing to cooperate with Spielberg in the "War of the World", usually he has not paid attention to the news at all, and no one can. Count on a superstar to follow the entertainment gossip in the newspaper all day long.


    It wasn''t until this morning that Tom Cruise''s assistant discovered the situation, and when he reacted to Tom Cruise, he discovered that the situation was much worse than expected.


    Entertainment magazines such as Vanity Fair, Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter all have related reports.


    These relatively large print media are relatively responsible, and their reports focus on the relationship between Tom Cruise and Scientology.


    A lot of content, even the client Tom Cruise can''t pick it up.


    After all, since joining Scientology, his life has been intervened in all aspects of Scientology, and even some movie resources have even been obtained through Scientology.


    Even if Tom Cruise wanted to refute, he couldn''t refute it.


    But the gossip newspaper is completely irresponsible, saying that he is gay!


    Tom Cruise was very angry. The straight steel man was said to be a crooked man. Even a man would be angry.


    There are so many beauties in Hollywood to enjoy, is there a comfortable waterway that doesn''t go astray and wants to go on a dry road? What a joke...


    What Tom Cruise holds in his hand is a copy of "U.S. Newsweek", whose name sounds quite tall, but it is one of the most famous tabloids in the United States.


    "U.S. Newsweek" not only slandered him as a homosexual, but also mentioned two names, one was a male assistant in 1996 or 1997, and the other was the name of an assistant now.


    It is said that these two people are his homosexual objects, and the former caused the breakdown of the relationship with Nicole Kidman in 1997.


    Putting down the "U.S. Newsweek", Tom Cruise still looked somber, but gradually realized something.


    He is just busy recently, but he is not stupid at all.


    After entering Hollywood for more than 20 years, what kind of bad thing Tom Cruise hasn''t seen?


    These sudden reports are likely to be directed at him.


    Tom Cruise thought about the fame of the two assistants mentioned in "U.S. Newsweek" and the interview with the assistant in the early 1990s in another newspaper ~ www.novelhall.com~ gradually had a guess.


    There must be people who know him very well who broke the news to the media, even people around him!


    If the current assistant can be cared by the media, why did the assistant in the early 1990s suddenly jump out?


    A name flashed across Tom Cruise''s head¡ªNicole Kidman!


    There is no doubt that his ex-wife Nicole Kidman knows a lot about him, and Nicole Kidman has always hated him very much, and there are enough reasons to retaliate against him.


    After thinking for a while, Tom Cruise slowly shook his head. He was really sorry for Nicole Kidman, so since the divorce, even if Nicole Kidman kept dragging him out and whip the body, he never refuted it. One sentence.


    But this way of breaking the news by the media does not look like Nicole Kidman''s handwriting. That Australian woman should not have so much energy to connect so many newspapers and magazines in series at the same time.


    Who else? Who would do this? Know him, but still contradict him?


    Tom Cruise thought of another person, a woman, his former agent-Pat Kingsley!


    Since his engagement with Nicole Kidman, Pat Kinsley has acted as the agent of the two people, and Pat Kinsley even knows him better than Nicole Kidman.


    Also, Pat Kingsley has this ability and resources!


    Most importantly, he just fired Pat Kingsley two months ago!


    Generally speaking, customers and brokers are easy to talk about. Tom Cruise thinks he has done his best to Pat Kingsley, not only paid the penalty in full, but also did not say anything bad about CAA.


    But women go crazy, who knows what they will do?


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    Stars are different from actors. Superstars and celebrities exist in two ways. Superstars like Tom Cruise have climbed up from the bottom all the way, offending many people and having great influence.


    Tom Cruise had a guess and did not need evidence. He directly called Brian Lord, who is in charge of the brokerage business of the brokerage company. As one of CAA''s top customers, the brokerage company dare not neglect or neglect.


    Brian Lord immediately found Pat Kingsley.


    "Recently, the media reported on Tom Cruise." Brian Lord was very direct: "Is it related to you?"


    Pat Kinsley denied: "Nicole just won the Oscar for Best Actress. I have been busy expanding her promotion and talking to Miramax and Harvey Weinstein about new films. How can I have the energy to control others? "


    Brian Lord frowned slightly, Pat Kinsley was reminding him that she still has an Oscar queen under her hand!


    In the past two years, brokers took clients to change jobs have happened from time to time in CAA. Last year, there were brokers who took Jin-Kerry directly to other companies.


    CAA can¡¯t ignore Nicole Kidman, the new Oscar queen, but Tom Cruise¡¯s business value is not comparable to Nicole Kidman.


    Brian Lord said solemnly: "Pat, no matter what you did before, I hope that nothing similar will happen again in the future."


    This is a serious warning, but it is also in the best possible way to preserve the interests of CAA.


    Pat-Kinsley knew that the company wanted to take advantage of the left-handed interests, and was not willing to give up the right-handed interests, and calmly said: "This matter has nothing to do with me. I am a professional ethical broker and will not harm the interests of customers. Even former customers."


    Brian Lord''s stern eyes carried a clear warning: "This is the best."


    Pat Kingsley said: "I am the company''s agent and I will definitely abide by the company''s regulations."


    Brian Lord looked at her again, said nothing, and waved his hand gently.


    It has already happened. The most important thing to ensure the company''s interests is to appease Tom Cruise, do media work, and not easily lose the new Oscar actress.


    Severe punishments for veteran agents like Pat Kinsley can only be the last choice.


    Is it really necessary to force Pat Kingsley to take Nicole Kidman and other clients to switch to other brokerage companies?


    Pat Kinsley left in silence, out of the office, to the next floor, standing by the window at the end of the corridor, looking at Beverly Hills not far away.


    She has a deep face. From a rational point of view, these things are very unwise, but not everyone can remain rational anytime and anywhere. A woman is betrayed by a man who has served it for more than ten years, and she always has the right to be self-willed. .


    But Tom Cruise is not easy to deal with, the influence of superstars is too great, and Brian Lord¡¯s warning cannot be ignored.


    This is not the time for a stalemate with the brokerage company. The response of the brokerage company is also expected.


    Pat-Kinsley has dealt with media reporters all the year round. She knows exactly what the entertainment media are. She only needs to throw a bait to let them smell the blood. After that, she doesn¡¯t need to do anything, just the media that swarms. Will automatically dig down.


    The bigger the celebrity, the more attention it can attract and the more real benefits it can bring to the media.


    Pat Kinsley laughed suddenly, and she didn''t have to do anything next, and she was a quiet bystander, just looking at Tom Cruise''s ashamed face.


    Superstars are influential, but the greater the influence, the more willing the media will dig into his scandal.


    The benefits of superstar public relations are often not as good as the effects of scandals.


    In the next two days, the media did not stop at all. Tom Cruise was in public relations and CAA also greeted some media, but the two were very famous, but their influence on the media was not as great as imagined.


    To be precise, in this era when traditional media has just begun to weaken, the interests of celebrities and agents are related to the interests of the media. After all, the former is more dependent on the latter.


    In the Century City office, Tom Cruise looked at the stacks of newspapers and magazines in front of him, his face black as Will Smith.


    "Walter." He looked at the agent opposite, pointed to the newspaper and said, "Is this the crisis PR you did?"


    His voice gradually increased: "You did this work?"


    The agent named Walter was a little bit upset. CAA temporarily threw Tom Cruise''s business to him, which was simply a big trouble.


    If you really become Tom Cruise''s agent, he has nothing to say, and there will be no complaints about breaking his leg.


    But he is very well informed, knowing that Tom Cruise''s sister is taking a broker''s license and will join CAA as soon as he gets the license.


    Why did Ms. Cruise come to CAA as a broker? Isn''t this obvious?


    I just took care of Tom Cruise''s brokerage business for the time being. I was thinking of not asking for merit but no demerits. Who knows that he has run into this bad thing again.


    Walter said: "Tom, CAA has been doing PR for the past two days. Brian personally visited the editorial offices of Vanity Fair and The Hollywood Reporter. I also contacted the editor-in-chief and editor-in-chief of several media. During the communication, you need to give us a little time."


    All CAA who does not know the value of Tom Cruise, crisis public relations have done their best to do it.


    Tom Cruise still looked ugly, knocked on the table and said, "What about the results of your work? I haven''t seen it at all!"


    As a temporary agent of the business, Walter saw it very clearly from the perspective of an onlooker. After thinking about it, he simply said directly: "Tom, in your name, in the name of CAA, we are talking to the media. After communication, some medium-sized media made concessions. But the first-line newspapers and magazines like Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety Show and Entertainment Weekly did not work well."


    What he said was the truth: "Those gossip tabloids do not buy our account at all."


    Tom Cruise said sharply: "Send them a lawyer''s letter!"


    Walter said: "The front-line media don''t care, and the gossip entertainment tabloids want us to sue them."


    Tom Cruise is not a newcomer to Hollywood after all. He was just a little angry. After calming down a little bit, he understood that what the agent said was the truth.


    Walter knows very well that Tom Cruise must be given an explanation. CAA also requires him to appease Tom Cruise. If Tom Cruise wants to leave CAA in a rage, it is not only the impulsive woman who is unlucky. It is estimated that his temporary agent is not much better.


    That woman had heavyweight clients like Nicole Kidman as a talisman, but he didn''t.


    "CAA is known as the number one in the industry, but after all, it is only a brokerage company." Walter said carefully while observing Tom Cruise: "In the film industry and entertainment industry, CAA is not a big company."


    This is not because he is arrogant, but a company whose annual profit is just over 100 million yuan, which is really nothing in Hollywood.


    Tom Cruise didn''t understand what Walter meant.


    Walter said as soon as possible: "The cooperation between CAA and the media is more based on the relationship of the network of contacts, and there are fewer direct interest connections with the frontline media. When the benefits are large enough, the relationship of CAA is not enough."


    "What do you mean..." Tom Cruise seemed to understand a little bit.


    Walter said and said: "In front of the news about you, in front of the front-line media, in front of the effects that these news can bring to the front-line media, CAA is not heavy enough, and there is not enough contact with their interests, so our words have no weight. , Public relations work is also particularly difficult."


    Tom Cruise was only angry, but didn''t faint, and said, "What about your suggestion?"


    Walter said seriously: "This matter is complicated and very complicated, and simple and simple. Find a person or company that has close cooperation with entertainment media and has major interests in contact with the media, and say hello to those media. Public relations are much more useful."


    He knew that there were such people in Tom Cruise''s social circle, and Tom Cruise had established a very good relationship before the other party became famous.


    Even people in the circle said that they are best friends.


    Tom Cruise instantly understood what Walter meant, and subconsciously asked, "Are you talking Ronan?"


    Walter nodded slowly and firmly: "Mr. Anderson¡¯s Relativity Entertainment Group has placed large-scale advertisements on first-line entertainment media in the past two years According to my understanding, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s advertising costs on some media, even Can be ranked among the top five in Hollywood."


    "I don''t want to cause trouble to Ronan." Tom Cruise said coldly: "This is CAA''s job. You have no reason to pass it on to Ronan."


    This was completely beyond Walter''s expectation. He couldn''t help but glance at Tom Cruise. It seems that the rumors in the circle are correct. Tom Cruise and Ronan Anderson have a very good relationship.


    Fortunately, CAA also anticipated this possibility.


    Just as Walter was trying to continue working on Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise¡¯s cell phone rang.


    Tom Cruise took a look. It was Ronan who called and walked out of the office to connect.


    "Hi, Ronan." Tom Cruise''s voice was relaxed: "Why are you calling this time?"


    Ronan, who was far away in San Francisco, said directly: "I heard you are in trouble?"


    Tom Cruise smiled: "A little thing."


    Ronan said earnestly: "Recently, Netflix is ??developing new business. I am busy and dimly. If it hadn''t been for Brian to call me, I wouldn''t know what happened."


    The media are everywhere, and Tom Cruise can''t deny it, saying: "I think too much about the professionalism of some people."


    "Need my help?" Ronan asked.


    Now that it was for this purpose, Tom Cruise was no longer polite and said, "I can''t figure it out."


    Ronan said, "I will go back to Los Angeles today."


    Tom Cruise hung up the phone and sighed slightly. Ronan was still the most reliable.


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 Chapter 452： Desalination

    "Tina, we meet again."


    In the luxurious reception room of the Beverly Hills Club, Ronan shook hands with Tina Brown, the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair: "You are so beautiful today."


    Tina Brown smiled and said, "Thank you." She knew that Ronan was a busy person and would not be okay to ask her to meet, so she asked directly, "Is it something to ask for today?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s a small matter for you to help."


    "Just say it." Tina Brown said without leaking: "Ronan, we are friends. I will definitely help if I can help."


    Ronan could understand the meaning of this, and he also knew what Tina Brown was.


    Therefore, after seeing Tom Cruise and Brian Lord yesterday, he first looked for the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.


    Ronan didn''t need to go in circles, saying: "In the past few days, there have been some reports about Tom in the media, and Vanity Fair has also published some."


    Tina Brown frowned insignificantly, still keeping a decent smile on her face, and said: "The specific content of the magazine is written by the editor below. I am basically not involved in it, and the specific situation is not very specific. clear."


    Ronan didn''t care, and said, "Tina, you should have heard of something, right?"


    Tina Brown nodded slightly: "Have heard some." She turned passive to active, and asked, "Ronan, are you going to interfere in this matter?"


    Not a party, few people are willing to get involved.


    Ronan solemnly said: "Tom is my friend, and CAA is my long-term cooperative brokerage company. If you can, you can help if you can."


    Tina Brown is obviously thinking.


    "There are so many news in Hollywood every year, but not much." Ronan said lightly: "As far as I know, more than 80% of Vanity Fair''s revenue comes from advertising."


    Tina Brown looked up at Ronan, and suddenly thought of something. At the beginning of this year, I saw a report from the Advertising Business Department. There were content on the Relativity Entertainment for Large Clients, which might be directly related to Vanity Fair. More than ten movies and televisions have produced business connections.


    The measurement criteria for some things are actually very simple and not as complicated as imagined. The key is to see whether there is capital in hand.


    There is no doubt that Ronan, who has the entire Relativity Entertainment Group as a support, has enough weight in the eyes of Tina Brown.


    It''s not that the people at CAA haven''t found Tina Brown, but Tina Brown found an excuse to push it away. CAA needs media like Vanity Fair as a medium to promote its stars.


    But Relativity Entertainment is different. The announcement of the movie and TV under the Relativity and Oscar public relations may generate tens of millions of dollars in interest in Vanity Fair.


    Tom Cruise''s news is so hot, he can''t make so much.


    And "Vanity Fair" cannot be like those low-level gossip tabloids that have no style, and all messy news is published. It must maintain a higher-end style, which also limits the space for hype.


    But in just half a minute, Tina Brown weighed the pros and cons, and said with a smile: "I didn''t know it before. I''ll just go back and find out."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Thank you."


    "You''re welcome." Tina Brown said naturally: "We are old friends, and Relativity Entertainment is also one of Vanity Fair''s closest partners. It is right to help friends and partners."


    Things went well. Ronan chatted with Tina Brown for a while. Tina Brown took the initiative to leave and said that he would deal with Vanity Fair about Tom Cruise this afternoon.


    A few minutes after Tina Brown left, Tom Cruise and his agent Walter knocked on the door and walked in.


    "Sit, Tom." Ronan pointed to the single sofa next to him. "Sit, Walter."


    Tom Cruise sat down and said, "I am embarrassed."


    Ronan smiled and said, "We are friends, so there is no need to see others like this."


    Tom Cruise said apologetically: "My troubles, I also want you to spare time to come back from San Francisco."


    "Everyone has something they are good at and some unique things." Ronan didn''t find it bothersome. It might be too exaggerated to say that it was a simple effort, but it was not too difficult. He said, "Maybe I need your help anytime."


    Tom Cruise smiled and said, "You can call me at any time where it is useful to me."


    Ronan changed the subject and said, "Tina Brown will do related work today. Vanity Fair is no longer a problem."


    Tom Cruise breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "It''s still your words."


    Walter asked concerned: "Will she just say but not do..."


    Tom Cruise frowned and looked at the temporary agent, need to doubt Ronan''s words?


    Ronan said: "No." He simply explained: "Although Tina Brown is the editor-in-chief, she is actually more like a businessman. A businessman values ??practical interests."


    Walter understood that Tina Brown could not risk losing the big client of Relativity Entertainment and make some unwise choices.


    Ronan exhorted again: "Tom, Walter, you will contact Tina Brown specifically in the follow-up. You still need to have the attitude you should have."


    "I understand." Tom Cruise nodded.


    Walter said: "The company has been in contact with the media such as Vanity Fair."


    Ronan knew about Tina Brown, who was a veritable businesswoman. As long as it was profitable, it wouldn''t be a big deal to suppress "Vanity Fair" to report Tom Cruise''s negative news.


    Of course, the benefits are not big enough, and nothing has to be discussed.


    Tina Brown¡¯s most successful case is undoubtedly a series of reports and books by the Princess of Wales.


    While Diana was alive, Tina Brown used her identity as a media manager to actively approach Diana and even became Diana¡¯s most trusted best friend, but after getting enough information, Tina Brown immediately became an explosive Diana expected the cruelest person.


    After Diana''s death in a car accident, Tina Brown was also the one who made Diana the most dead and richest and most successful. Not only did the editor-in-chief several media broke the news and discredited her, she herself published several books about Diana.


    For Tina Brown, Diana is always a good card in her hand.


    Someone in the media industry has said that Tina Brown made her career start to a glorious start through Diana, and achieved higher career goals through Diana.


    Tina Brown has a life motto that fully reflects the media industry and entertainment stars-worse than being talked about is that no one talks about it.


    Ronan glanced at the time and said, "I made an appointment with the editor-in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter in the afternoon, and we will go to Burbank later."


    Walter asked concerned: "Can it go well over there?"


    Ronan said, "There is basically no problem."


    Yesterday, when I called the editor-in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter, I briefly talked a few words.


    But Ronan reminded: "Relativity Entertainment has business dealings with many front-line media. It is not difficult to convince them to downplay the relevant news hype. I am powerless for those gossip tabloids."


    Tom Cruise answered: "It''s okay."


    Walter said: "Those tabloids dare to make up everything in order to attract people''s attention. There is really no good way. But without the real influential front-line media to follow up, the tabloids will have limited influence even if they continue to follow up, and they will soon be transferred. aims."


    Ronan nodded: "There are too many people and things worth reporting in Hollywood."


    When leaving the club, Tom Cruise quietly said to Ronan that Scientology was also doing related work, but it was very unsuccessful. The media did not buy it. The reputation of Scientology is really bad.


    Within a few days, the negative news about Tom Cruise in the entertainment media suddenly disappeared a lot, and all that was left was some gossip tabloids, and the incident was slowly calming down.


    Ronan met with Brian Lord again. Facing the people of CAA, he was not so polite. CAA and Shahai Entertainment subsequently jointly declared to assist Shahai Entertainment in packaging and producing a TV series called "Prison Break" .


    According to the agreement reached between Ronan and Brian Lord, CAA significantly reduced the package service fee in this project.


    Pat Kinsley fell silent temporarily, and did not make any more movements.


    "You didn''t do anything anymore?"


    In a mansion in Malibu, UU Reading Nicole Kidman asked Pat Kinsley: "Is such a good opportunity passed for nothing?"


    Pat Kinsley said: ¡°When it¡¯s time to stop, I¡¯ll stop. Brian Lord of the brokerage company warned me that if I take any action, I¡¯m going to get into a deadlock with the brokerage company. Just look for another chance."


    Nicole Kidman seems a bit unwilling: "Hope once and then again, the popularity will decrease."


    Pat-Kinsley solemnly said: "No matter how hype is now, there are only tabloids. The front-line media will not follow up and will not have much influence."


    "Why?" Nicole Kidman asked.


    Pat Kingsley knew what she was asking, and slowly said: "Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment Group has taken action. He is not something I can shake."


    Nicole Kidman''s face instantly turned pale: "It''s him again!"


    "Huh?" Pat Kinsley looked at Nicole Kidman: "Have you had a conflict with her?"


    Nicole Kidman couldn''t speak straight, shook his head and said, "No."


    Pat Kingsley reminded: ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter what you say about Tom Cruise. Don¡¯t provoke Ronan Anderson. He holds an entertainment group¡¯s film company owner. The influence is not Tom Cruise. Than."


    Nicole Kidman thought of the stupid things he had done under Oscar night impulse and self-inflation, and regretted it immediately, and said immediately: "I will not have any contact with Ronan Anderson."


    Pat Kingsley urged: "Nicole, this matter ends here. You should not mention it in any public places. We still need the power of CAA to help you win the second Oscar."


    Nicole Kidman said, "I understand."


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 Chapter 453： A rare pre-sale

    After dealing with Tom Cruise, Ronan received a joint invitation from Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao to participate in the North American copyright pre-sale of Zhang Guoshi''s new film "Ambush on Ten Sides".


    Because of the success of "Hero", the pre-sales attracted many Hollywood film companies, many of which attended by senior film companies.


    For example, Lionsgate Pictures, New Line Pictures, Bowei International, Sony Columbia, and 20th Century Fox have all sent high-level officials.


    Ronan sat with Chris of Sony Columbia Pictures.


    "Oriental people learn very quickly." Chris said to Ronan while listening to the introduction of a film by an American producer specially hired by the new screen: "How quickly I learned to pre-sell copyright."


    Ronan lowered his voice and said: "The "Hero" is a big box office, they have this kind of capital."


    Chris asked: "Can "Hero" have a box office of over 80 million dollars?"


    Ronan shook his head: "It''s difficult. It will be downgrade in two to three weeks. If nothing else, the North American box office will be around $75 million."


    "It''s okay to exceed $200 million in the world, right?" The envy in Chris'' tone was well hidden.


    Ronan smiled and whispered: "The global box office has exceeded 200 million US dollars."


    Thanks to the unified control of international copyright in the hands of the Embassy Pictures, Ronan¡¯s attention has allowed the Embassy Pictures to actively invest resources to promote the promotion and distribution of "Hero" worldwide. Today''s global box office numbers are more than Ronan¡¯s impression. A lot higher.


    Chris finally couldn''t help it, and said, "You only spent 5 million dollars to buy the international copyright."


    Ronan told the truth: "The investment in publicity is several times the copyright fee."


    Chris said directly: "Don''t be unsatisfied, Ronan. Relativity Entertainment''s investment in "Hero" is absolutely under 20 million US dollars! How much profit can a single box office bring? Even if the box office of the East is excluded, the net profit of the box office will be less. There is also $30 million, right? Next, there will be DVD and TV broadcasts. If the final net profit of this hero is not $50 million, I will make up for the rest."


    Ronan said, "Well, if it''s less than 100 million US dollars, how about you make it up for me?"


    Chris shot back: "Why don''t you just give me the portion of more than 50 million US dollars?" He sighed: "Sony Entertainment has been discussing this film recently. Colombia has many more profitable films, but investment At such a low level, there will be no one in five years. And what about you? In the last three years, which one is this?"


    "I just had better luck." What else Ronan could say: "The people below work hard."


    Chris suddenly changed his voice: "Ronan, have you considered joining Sony Entertainment?"


    Ronan looked at Chris and asked, "Is this your personal meaning or Sony Entertainment?"


    "I personally like working with you very much." Chris said vaguely: "Sony Entertainment will definitely welcome Relativity Entertainment to join."


    Ronan knew that as the number of successful films of Relativity Entertainment increased, it was impossible not to attract the attention of big companies, but he would not leave them any illusions, and said firmly: "I have no plans to join any company."


    Fortunately, DreamWorks has not fallen, and the performance in the past two years is not bad. For the time being, it is still ahead of Relativity Entertainment.


    Chris sighed and said, "Unfortunately, I can''t work with you."


    Ronan said, "It''s better. Chris, how about you join Relativity Entertainment?"


    Chris smiled: "I''ll talk about this later."


    It just so happened that the American staff hired by New Picture Company issued the information. Chris took the information and changed the topic: "They prepared quite comprehensively."


    Ronan looked through the information and found that the preparations for the new screen were indeed very adequate this time. The script, budget, plan and financing situation, etc., all have relevant data and documents. Even a third party that Eastern movies would never use. Film guarantees have cooperated with Allianz Group and reached a third-party guarantee agreement.


    Having said that, with a third-party completion guarantee, the budget is possible.


    It can be seen that after the success of "Hero", Zhang Guoshi has brought a huge international influence, and this influence is not limited to awards, but more of the trust of the market.


    This is commendable for an oriental director.


    After all, the Eastern director who can win awards at the three major European film festivals is not only Zhang Guoshi himself, but he is the only one who can pre-sell the North American distribution rights.


    Ronan could see that New Picture Company had done a lot of preparations in advance for this pre-sale, especially after being rejected by him.


    "Are you going to buy this "Ambush on Ten Sides"?" Chris asked in a low voice.


    Ronan shrugged: "Buy at the right price."


    This is a pre-sale of North American copyrights, but the budget is based on bidding.


    It didn''t take long for the bidding to officially begin.


    When the American producer who presided over the bidding announced a base price of 3 million U.S. dollars, the venue suddenly fell silent, and no one seemed to want to bid.


    The base price of North American copyright is only US$3 million, which is definitely an increase compared to the US$5 million international copyright of "Hero".


    Chris looked at the silent Ronan, swallowed the words to his lips, and waited patiently.


    Zhang Guoshi kept circling the meeting room with his eyes, a little anxious.


    If the copyright pre-sales meeting cannot sell the copyright or the price is too low, he will be a joke if the news goes back to the other side of the Pacific.


    Ronan glanced at Zhang Guoshi and Zhang Baimao, and scanned the people in the conference room again. These people seemed to have a tacit understanding, as if they were suppressing their colleagues in the East in this way.


    For the sake of a hero, Ronan was the first to bid: "3 million dollars!"


    If no one bids and can get the North American copyright for $3 million, it is estimated that there will be a profit.


    "Five million dollars!" Chris smiled at Ronan.


    What could Ronan say, shrugging his shoulders to him slightly, and before waiting for him to continue bidding, the executive from Twentieth Century Fox yelled, "Six million dollars!"


    This has exceeded the international copyright transaction price of "Hero".


    After shouting for 6 million US dollars, Ronan did not plan to make a move. After all, martial arts films are just a passer-by in the North American film market.


    Lionsgate¡¯s Navas has been in contact with the new screen recently, and originally thought that the talk was about to go, but he didn''t expect the new screen to have such a bidding.


    He also saw Ronan and fell silent after seeing Ronan shouting a price. He suddenly hesitated, but thought that the box office of "Hero" directed by Zhang Guoshi was close to 75 million U.S. dollars, and his heart was hot again.


    This Zhang Guoshi has already proven himself in the North American market, unlike the box office "City of God".


    Moreover, "City of God" has been downgraded from North American theaters, and only received more than 6 million US dollars in the North American box office, which brought considerable losses to Lionsgate. As the person directly in charge, he has an unshirkable responsibility. We must find a way to make up for the loss and prove our ability.


    "8 million U.S. dollars!" The bidder was Robert Shea of ??New Line Pictures.


    Tenerio of Bowei International directly added 2 million US dollars: "10 million US dollars!"


    The price was shouted, and the venue was silent for a moment.


    Navas no longer hesitated and increased the price: "12 million US dollars!"


    When he heard an offer that was higher than one, Ronan completely became a bystander.


    Chris was determined to increase the price again, but he was unmoved when he saw Ronan. After a little thought, he gave up his intention to increase the price. Ronan continued to run the two oriental martial arts films "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero". When it comes to understanding of oriental martial arts films, all the Hollywood people present are not as good as Ronan.


    It is better to proceed with caution.


    Robert Shay then shouted the price of 15 million dollars!


    Chris looked around and found that Hollywood has its inherent rules of operation, and most companies regard it as an important reference standard. New films directed by "Heroes" are bound to be valued.


    If he hadn''t met Ronan today, he would fight for it too?


    Tenerio of Broadway International once again stood up: "US$16 million!"


    This price is already quite high, even exceeding the North American distribution copyright fees for most Hollywood movies.


    Navas thought of the $20 million quotation that the other party wanted to make when negotiating with the new screen before, and he was cruel and said loudly, "Liongate Pictures, $20 million!"


    Everyone in the conference room looked at Navas, and many people seemed to be unbelievable that the pre-sale of an oriental martial arts film could sell for such a high price.


    Zhang Baimao is overjoyed Pre-sale in North America alone is enough to recover the production cost...


    The business of this movie will not lose money no matter how you do it.


    "Lions Gate Pictures, $20 million for the first time!"


    The American producer who presided over the bid said loudly: "The second time for $20 million! A deal for $20 million! The North American distribution copyright of "Ambush on Ten Sides" belongs to Lionsgate!"


    The staff of the new screen applauded first, and there was sparse applause in the meeting room.


    Ronan glanced at Navas, greeted Zhang Baimao and Zhang Guoshi, and was the first to divorce to bid for the venue.


    Chris followed from behind: "Ronan, why do you give up after making a bid?"


    Ronan replied casually: "The risk is too great."


    Chris made a little calculation in his mind, and invested 20 million US dollars in copyright fees, and then invested more than 10 million US dollars in publicity. The box office of this film cannot be too much lower than "Hero", in order to achieve profit through online and offline.


    It seems that the risk is a bit big.


    Ronan got out of the hotel and arrived in front of the car. He was about to get on the car. Chris followed him and invited him: "Tomorrow at noon, Sony Entertainment will have a reception. Do you have time to attend?"


    "Sorry, my time is not suitable." Ronan also had friendship with Chris, and explained: "Tomorrow, the Embassy Pictures will have an internal audition with the joint theater. I must attend."


    Chris moved in his heart and asked: "Is it "The Bournemouth 2"?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, "The Bournemouth 2".


    It¡¯s April, and the 2003 North American summer vacation is coming soon.


    (In reality, "Ambush on Ten Sides" was released by Sony in North America, and it is said to be US$20 million in copyright fees.)


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 Chapter 454： Stick to style

    Subtitles appeared on the slightly rudimentary curtain, some staff turned on the lights and opened the curtains, and the Embassy Pictures used as a temporary pull-up room in the conference room, regaining the light.


    Miller, the president of the theater company from Emperor Entertainment Group, gently pressed his eyes. Hand-held photography and fast editing of the film looked very enjoyable, but it also easily caused visual fatigue.


    Feeling a little lighter in his eyes, Miller stood up and looked at Ronan: "The Embassy Pictures has brought another masterpiece."


    Ronan smiled and motioned to Paul Greengrass, who was very artistic next to him, and said, "This is all the credit of Director Greengrass."


    "Director Greengrass." Miller said seriously: "When this film is released, the secret agent film will be completely changed."


    Paul Greengrass scratched his head and smiled embarrassedly, as if he didn''t know how to answer the conversation.


    AMG''s senior president Brown took the conversation: "The first "The Bourne" is already very good, even more rare and valuable, and the second is better than the first."


    Ronan took the opportunity to say: "Such an excellent film is worth more resources from AMG and Emperor Entertainment."


    Miller couldn''t help laughing: "It is true. Although the production cost is only 70 million US dollars, this film deserves the treatment of Emperor Entertainment as a first-line production."


    Brown said: "AMG will guarantee the number of theaters this film will be shown."


    Representatives of other cinema companies also expressed their views.


    A sequel to a big-selling movie is relatively easy to succeed. Moreover, the quality of the second one is obviously better than the first one, and the publicity of Embassy Pictures is sufficient.


    Ronan did not participate in the subsequent specific negotiations. When he invited representatives from many theater companies at lunch, he was notified by the Distribution Department of the Embassy Film Industry Theater that the number of theaters for "The Bourage 2" will not be less than 3,500. Family.


    In the case of "X-Men 2" before and "The Matrix 2: Reloading" later, this can be said to be very rare.


    The opening theaters of these two films are just this number.


    Every summer holiday, especially in May, is very crowded. If you look at the release schedule of each year, North America can often squeeze into six or seven major productions in May, and in some years it can even reach ten.


    Ronan is confident that "The Bournemouth 2" can earn a place in the summer.


    Frankly speaking, Paul Greengrass was more radical in the second part than in the first one. Not only did he continue his realistic style and give the film the taste of documentary, he also gave full play to the "hand-held photography quick editing, realistic fighting fist to the flesh." The advantages.


    On the basis of the first part, many new elements have been appropriately added.


    The reason why this series of films is eye-catching is that it contains suitable fresh elements, which are beyond everyone''s expectations. The current action films of Hollywood certainly do not have the "Bourage" series of films. The bold choices made, the way of shooting, and Matt Damon''s excellent interpretation.


    In the words used on the Eastern Internet, Matt Damon, who was nicknamed "Stupid" by netizens, is definitely the best candidate to play Byrne, and Matt Damon''s "natural and dull" expression perfectly matches the Amnesia Byrne. Frequent stunned + serious look.


    In the afternoon, the Embassy Pictures held a publicity and release meeting for "The Bourne Shadow 2".


    "In terms of propaganda, we can''t ignore the importance of Robert Ludren." David Villa, the director of the propaganda department, is preparing to drag the dead out to create a trend: "I have contacted Robert Ludren¡¯s relatives, and they agreed to participate in Robert Ludren¡¯s Memorial event."


    Ronan was just watching, and basically did not comment.


    Theatrical distribution director Thomas said: "It''s best to invite them to the premiere."


    Garcia made a decision: "I will personally invite them."


    In order for the movie to sell well, all legal methods must be dared to try, and Robert Luther''s family is still very active.


    We can''t beat their enthusiasm.


    Offline Distribution Director Terry said: "I think we should strengthen our promotional efforts at various offline rental and sales outlets. "The Bourne" was the best offline rental business in North America last year!"


    Garcia said: "The new poster is being printed and will be delivered to you soon."


    Terry vowed to say: "I promise that before the arrival of late April, all rental stores in North America will have the poster of Bournemouth 2 posted."


    Garcia added: "We have to take various publicity measures to attract offline DVD audiences of "The Bourne" to the theaters showing "The Bourne 2"!"


    Before the meeting was over, Ronan left early. Now the Embassy Pictures has matured in its promotion and distribution, and has a stable and reliable operation system, so there is no need to worry about the announcement of a film.


    This is a good thing. As long as the distribution company runs smoothly and the distribution channels are still in hand, Relativity Entertainment has the capital to compete with other companies.


    Chris'' words had already raised Ronan''s vigilance.


    But Ronan also knows that in a short period of time, other big companies have no good way to entertain with the theory of relativity.


    In fact, he has done a lot of work ahead.


    Relativity Entertainment has an independent and complete global distribution channel, and it does not need the six major companies to release films.


    We have established a relatively in-depth cooperation with CAA, so we don''t have to worry about finding suitable actors and directors.


    The company''s shares are very concentrated, so there is no need to worry about problems caused by the acquisition of shares.


    The foundation continues to attract overseas funds, and there is no shortage of investment in production.


    Shahai Entertainment has registered the copyrights of many scripts and bought the right to adapt some popular literary works. There is no shortage of movie themes.


    For example, Ronan¡¯s latest synopsis about the museum has been completed by the screenwriters of Shahai Entertainment. It has just been successfully registered with the Copyright Bureau, and preparations will begin next year at the latest.


    Leaving the conference room, Ronan found Paul Greengrass and chatted for a while, mainly about the third part.


    "I''m definitely going to direct the third part." Paul Greengrass remembers clearly that he signed a trilogy contract with Shahai Entertainment: "But starting in June, I need to rest for about three months."


    Ronan said: "No problem. "Bourne''s Hegemony" is scheduled to be released in 2005, and there is plenty of time." He reminded: "I hope that the third film will still maintain the iconic portable camera shooting method and lightning-like. Quick editing style."


    He was a little worried, and when the second film was successful, Paul Greengrass was too innovative and changed.


    Paul Greengrass promised: "I will, I will maintain the style of the first two films, and I have the responsibility to put an end to this story. Byrne is a real man living in the real world, but he pursues A fictitious ending, but this ending is real to me."


    Ronan felt gratified and happy about Paul Greengrass'' attitude: "Paul, you are one of the directors I want to work with most. You are not only an outstanding storyteller, but also a perfect visual style. I know that you will finish the Jason Byrne story with a very sincere feeling."


    Ronan finished talking with Paul Greengrass, then called George Clint and asked him to talk about the third cooperation with Matt Damon.


    There is no doubt that the two sides will co-produce the third part. With the value that "The Bourne" can create, it is a big deal to pay Matt Damon US$20 million.


    Matt Damon can also be said to be an important factor in the success of the film.


    This actor is not only cute, he always exudes a precise and reliable breath, giving the audience reason to believe that Byrne is a good person.


    In fact, the role of Byrne is very dark, and what he really desires is to be a good person.


    As an agent without a high-tech plug-in, Byrne wants to break through the net of heaven and earth, only relying on training results worth 30 million US dollars.


    He is proficient in multiple languages ??and travels on three continents unimpeded; he has superb marksmanship and outstanding combat, and anyone confronts him head-on will be unlucky; he does not have a private car, and travels around the world by train, subway or plane, and steals a few motorcycles or motorcycles if necessary Car use; he rarely carries weapons but can always seize or dismantle opponents'' firearms with his bare hands; he misleads the police with electric fans and flashlights, uses elevator switches to delay pursuers, and uses a search engine that everyone can browse To find the most secret information, his way of acting is nothing more than a spy textbook.


    Byrne looked very close to ordinary people and never had the ambition of saving the world. He made every effort to survive in the cracks and approach the truth of his identity step by step. This is a struggle of a small person for the right to survive.


    Has anyone said that? Only with an ordinary appearance can you hide in the city; only with an inner appearance, can you reach a thousand troops alone.


    Of course, as long as possible, the pay must be kept as low as possible, which is a must for commercial companies.


    Shahai Entertainment now starts production of multiple films in one year. A leading actor can save millions of dollars in expenditure. Adding multiple films together may make tens of millions of dollars in profits.


    The propaganda of "The Bournegro 2" spread quickly, and various preparations were in place.


    Entering May, the 2003 North American summer archive officially kicked off. The Marvel superhero movie once again became the opening film. "X-Men 2", produced and released by Twentieth Century Fox, landed on the first weekend of the summer archive. North America.


    As a sequel to a successful film, "X-Men 2" did not disappoint, with $85.55 million in North America in the first weekend.


    This is also the best opening weekend box office performance in North America after last year''s "Spider-Man".


    The superheroes of Marvel completely got rid of the suppression of the neighbors next door and gradually became the mainstream of the movie market.


    A weekend after "X-Men 2", "The Bournemouth 2" came with the title of redefining the action movie of the agent.


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 Chapter 455： Make up 1 ticket

    The not-so-large square is crowded with people. Banners and posters commemorating Robert Ludren can be seen everywhere, and there are countless people holding up the head of Matt Damon. There is no need to make any adjustments at the scene. The atmosphere is already hot enough.


    This is the premiere scene of "The Bourne Shadow 2"!


    Adrian, a reporter from NBC, took the cameraman to shuttle among the fans, constantly capturing valuable footage and news.


    "Hello, this is Adrian from NBC." The reporter stopped a white man in his twenties and several of his companions and asked, "Can you ask some questions?"


    The white man looked at Adrian, then looked at the cameraman next to him with the camera, and said, "Yes."


    Adrian asked: "Are you here for the premiere of "The Bourne Shadow 2"?"


    "Yes." The white man pointed to the black T-shirts of himself and his companions, with the words "Bourne" printed on them.


    Adrian asked again: "Why did you choose to watch this film?"


    Before the white man could answer, one of his companions said: "Bourne is so cool! Matt Damon is so cool!"


    Another person also leaned in front of the microphone: "The first one is very beautiful, and I also watched the second trailer. It feels better than the first one."


    The white man finally squeezed the two companions aside, and said, "The first movie I watched was a DVD. When I noticed this movie, it was already off the stage. It is no longer available for viewing in the theater. It is really a shame. So, I¡¯m going to watch the premiere this time, not only to make up for my regrets, but also to pay back a movie ticket for "The Bourne".


    Adrian was quite surprised by this answer and said: "I hope you can see a good movie that is satisfactory."


    "Definitely." The white man was very confident: "The Bourne is worthy of trust."


    Adrian took the opportunity to end the interview, went to other places, and then interviewed a lot of fans. Then, before the red carpet began, he entered the media interview area in front of the theater with the photographer.


    With the assistance of the organizer¡¯s staff, I came to the NBC TV station. The cameraman carrying the camera took pictures of the crowded fans on both sides of the red carpet and asked: ¡°Adrian, have you noticed a strange phenomenon? "


    The red carpet scene was very loud, and Adrian was tuning the microphone: "Vidic, what''s wrong?"


    Vidic said: "We have just interviewed so many fans, and a large part of them have not seen the first part of "The Bourne" in theaters."


    Adrian laughed and said, "But they have all seen DVDs. You probably don¡¯t know it yet? The Bourne Shadow is the number one on the North American film rental chart in 2002. It seems to have been on the film rental chart in North America in 2002. Ranked in the top five."


    He thought about it, and added: "This is just a lease, and there are sales. The DVD of "The Bourne" has sold more than 15 million copies!"


    Vidic immediately understood: "So, the box office of "The Bourne Shadow 2" is likely to burst?"


    Adrian nodded: "This series has accumulated a large number of fans offline, and the box office is definitely higher than the first one. The box office in the first week is not necessarily lower than last week''s "X-Men 2"."


    "Yeah." Vidic responded, and suddenly pointed to the red carpet: "It''s going!"


    The first to walk on the red carpet was the son of Robert Lu Delun, the second-generation celebrity who often appeared in the media. He walked into the media area in a black suit and stood in front of many journalists.


    "Adapted into an outstanding movie is the best way to commemorate my father..."


    The other party''s words were not unexpected. Robert Ludren, who had already died, was not at all safe.


    Adrian is a media practitioner, and you don''t need to think too much about it. As long as "The Bourne" continues to be filmed, Robert Ludren will be dragged out for publicity in the future.


    Hollywood and the entertainment media are best at doing this, using feelings, mourning, and sympathy to win eyeballs, and then replacing them with real dollar bills.


    "The Bourne Fly" is not the first to do this, and it won''t be the last.


    Unless Hollywood is immortal in the future.


    The red carpet ceremony lasted for a long time, and many stars came over one after another, including Tom Cruise and Will Smith.


    This is definitely a grand gathering.


    After Ben Affleck entered the theater, the film''s protagonist Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner joined hands on the red carpet.


    The moment the two appeared, the media area exploded.


    "Look!" a reporter from a gossip newspaper yelled unconsciously: "They came here arm in arm!"


    Adrian quickly looked over there, Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner interlocked, this is the way couples use it!


    "Hurry up! Take it!" he urged.


    Without ordering, the camera in Vidic''s hand has been pointed at Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner, and he curiously said, "Isn''t Jennifer Garner''s best friend Ben Affleck? How come it has become Matt Damon? And, Ben Affleck just walked the red carpet in front of them. He must have cheered on Matt Damon... Hell, this relationship is really messy."


    Adrian said: "Jennifer Garner was with Matt Damon at first, but I don¡¯t know why he became Ben Affleck¡¯s girlfriend, and now he is dating Matt Damon again. -Damon and Ben Affleck are not generally close."


    Vidic murmured: "Sure enough, it''s not something ordinary people can understand." He suddenly gossiped: "Do you think there is such a possibility? The three of them rolled through the sheets together?"


    "It''s possible." Adrian shrugged: "Hollywood, there are too many things like this."


    In the theater, Ronan personally received guests in the VIP room, and chatted with Tom Cruise for a while.


    "It''s better, it''s okay," Tom Cruise said: "There are only some gossip tabloids that are frying cold rice, which doesn''t affect me much."


    Ronan nodded: "That''s good."


    Will Smith next to him said, "Tom, you still have to watch out for that former agent in the future."


    Tom Cruise sighed: "I originally thought of cooperating for many years so that I could get together and get together, but I didn''t expect her to do this.


    Ronan said: "It is estimated that she is out of balance."


    "Forget it, don''t talk about her." Tom Cruise changed the subject: "I heard you are going to cooperate with Will on the second project?"


    Will Smith smiled and said, "Ronan has handed over the script to me."


    Tom Cruise said: "I wish you two successful cooperation."


    "I have confidence in Ronan." Will Smith squeezed his ears: "The script is very well written and the story is very touching."


    Ronan saw a familiar figure: "Stop talking, I''m going to say hello to an old friend."


    He walked to the left, came to Christopher Nolan and said, "Hello, Chris."


    "Hello, Ronan." Christopher Nolan said with a smile.


    Ronan shook his hand: "You are welcome to come to the premiere."


    Christopher Nolan said: "I can only participate in this premiere. I''m going to Chicago next week."


    Ronan understood the dynamics of the "Batman" crew and said, "Have you discussed the location shooting with Chicago?"


    "It''s done." Christopher Nolan said: "Chicago City Hall gave a lot of support."


    He thought for a while and added: "The actors you signed are also outstanding."


    Ronan nodded: "You are satisfied."


    The crew of "Batman" has officially signed with Christian Bell, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Liam Neeson. Christian Bell and Liam Neeson have entered crew training since March. .


    Among the main roles, the only one that has not yet been determined, that is, the cast of Rachel Dawes. There are several candidates who participated in the audition, and Ronan is not satisfied.


    Suitable vase roles are sometimes not so easy to find.


    The crew came in one after another at this time, Ronan chatted with Matt Damon and Jennifer Garner again, seeing the appearance of the two people interlocking, although a little surprised, but not surprised.


    The relationship between men and women in Hollywood is normal.


    What do you say? The best things, of course good friends should share together?


    "Why, don''t you know me?" Someone came to Ronan Ronan was a little surprised: "Annie, you have changed so much."


    The opposite Anne Hathaway cut her short hair with her ears. Apart from being pretty, she was a little more heroic and handsome.


    Anne Hathaway looked at Ronan quietly. After a while, she stroked her hair and said: "You cruel fellow, as long as I leave Los Angeles, you will be indifferent to me."


    Ronan was not embarrassed either, not taking Anne Hathaway''s words, and said, "You are more beautiful."


    Anne Hathaway was very helpless and had no other way. She could only say: "I finished filming "Princess Diaries 2" and felt that what you said makes sense. You can''t be a young girl forever, so I changed my image. "


    "This looks good." Ronan looked at her and said, "Handsome, handsome, and capable, like a strong woman."


    Anne Hathaway pursed her lips and smiled, and said, "You like it."


    The twenty-year-old Anne Hathaway was undoubtedly the time when she was young and beautiful. Ronan leaned in her ear and whispered: "The premiere is over, don''t hurry, I''ll be with you."


    The two have had a substantial relationship. Anne Hathaway will not refuse: "Okay, you will call me then."


    She said directly: "I don''t want to stay in a hotel."


    Ronan nodded: "Like before, live with me."


    Anne Hathaway whispered: "I''m leaving first, remember to call me."


    Looking at Anne Hathaway, Ronan suddenly thought that in the last two years, the occupation of actor was actually very serious to the skin. At that time, Anne Hathaway was obviously old, even with crow''s feet...


    But no matter how many wrinkles are naturally aged, it is better than a look of zombie flesh.


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 Chapter 456： Brilliant influence

    "Oh, Netflix."


    As he walked through the theater through the screening hall, Bendtner could see familiar signs everywhere: "There are Netflix advertisements everywhere."


    The friend Rosicky next to him said: "Netflix and the Embassy Pictures that released "The Bourne" seem to belong to the same group company, it seems to be called..." He thought for a while: "Yes, it is called Relativity Entertainment Group."


    Bendtner followed the crowd and asked as he walked: "Last time we registered a Netflix user together, have you ever used it."


    Rosicky glanced at a girl who was crowding behind and said, "It''s very convenient. It only needs a few clicks with the mouse. The selected film will be in the mailbox the next day. Compared to queuing at Blockbuster. , So much better."


    "I know." Bendtner could not show off his friends and said, "I rented seven films from Netflix last month, and only two from the Blockbuster store."


    Rosicki said strangely: "I have been to a Blockbuster store several times last month. Have you noticed? There are a lot fewer people in Blockbuster''s store than last year."


    Bendtner thought for a while, and said, "It seems that the queue time is obviously shorter."


    Rosicky remembered another thing: "By the way, I read an announcement on Netflix. It is said that their website will launch some new features in the second half of the year."


    Bendtner nodded: "I saw it too."


    The two followed the crowd into the projection hall. The theater, which could accommodate thousands of people, was full of people. Those of them who came late could only sit in the back corners of the rows.


    I¡¯m late and I can¡¯t get a good seat, but it¡¯s also a bit good. You don¡¯t have to wait too long to see the movie.


    The first thing that appeared was not "The Bourne Duty 2", but a patch advertisement for another movie, with passionate background music, a strange pirate captain swaying like a willow in the wind, and a muscular chest clip. Swordsman of Broken Egg...


    This apparently magical patch advertisement left a deep impression on Bennet and Rosicky, and unconsciously remembered the release time.


    The advertisement for "Pirates of the Caribbean" in a sequel movie like "The Bournemouth 2" that will inevitably attract attention will undoubtedly have an excellent publicity effect.


    This is also one of Hollywood''s most primitive and effective publicity methods.


    Ronan believes that this will allow "Pirates of the Caribbean" to further increase its popularity.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released on the weekend after the Independence Day holiday, and the pre-screening campaign had already begun.


    Subsequently, the feature film began to be shown.


    Two years have passed since the thrilling killings in the first part of "The Bourne Shadow 2" story. Byrne, who lived in India with his girlfriend in seclusion, is still entangled by vaguely emerging memory fragments. A bombing in Berlin was shocked. Byrne''s whereabouts brought him back to the CIA''s sight again.


    In order to cover up their crimes, the CIA senior officials were involved in corruption and tried to blame Berne.


    They first instructed the Russian oil giants to hire killers to kill all the agents sent by the CIA and informants dealing with them, leaving behind the fingerprints of Berne, and then go to the remote Indian town of Goa to assassinate Berne, in order to cause death without evidence. Head case.


    Byrne, who escaped from the dead, avenged his tragic girlfriend Mary, who was mistakenly killed. He ran around many places and finally defeated the ghosts and hired killers in the CIA. At the same time, the mystery of his nightmare was finally revealed.


    At the beginning of the film, there was a dramatic reversal of the story that made people drop their jaws.


    Just when the audience thought that just like 007 or the Spy Disk, Mary would be Bourne''s "spy girl", but the film arranged for Mary to die early.


    The following plot was carefully designed into a double line: on the one hand, how Byrne exposed the inside story of the CIA and washed his innocence; on the other hand, he further clarified the lingering surroundings on himself. Shadow memory.


    This film is certainly not a story of simple revenge for his girlfriend.


    In fact, apart from the fight with CIA agents in Munich, Germany, who was forced to be strangled to death during legitimate defenses, Berne never killed a single person in the entire plot, and always remembered Mary¡¯s exhortation to him: "You must There are other options, not to kill."


    Thus, the whole story finally became a process of self-salvation.


    At the end of the film, Bourne said in front of the orphan of the Naskis: "Your parents didn''t die like that. I killed them. I''m sorry." This relieved the heavy psychological burden.


    Compared with "The Bournemouth 1", the rhythm of the second part is more lively.


    Director Paul Greengrass gave Ronan a statistic, the average lens length of "The Bournemouth" is 2.6 seconds, and on "The Bournemouth 2", the average lens length is only 1.9 seconds!


    The high-speed editing creates an extremely exciting visual climax.


    It can be said that Paul Greengrass gave the film many new forms of expression.


    But as a typical commercial film, it still follows the most basic Hollywood model in plot setting.


    The confrontation between the protagonist and the villain is very obvious, and it has always run through the confrontation between Byrne and CAA. The person in charge of the "stumbling block" project has not yet died, and Byrne is hunted down by the CIA.


    Then there is the typical three-act structure.


    The first act must explain the characters and background: Byrne is at large, the CIA keyboard man and turtleneck controllers initially formulated strategies to deal with Berne; in the second act, the contradictions intensify, Byrne establishes contact with key teammates, and the CIA sends it first. Let''s find the way, and send a killer evenly matched with Byrne to block. During this period, there will be a car chase scene, a tracking and anti-tracking scene.


    The climax of the third act of the story, Byrne¡¯s survival crisis is lifted, the CIA executives fall into trouble, and Byrne exits with a gorgeous BGM.


    Of course, as an orthodox commercial film, there are still mainstream values ??that are never outdated.


    At present, the script of "The Bourne Vendor 3" has been completed, including the first two. At the end, the CIA executives who have killed themselves either died violently, or committed suicide by swallowing guns, or stinking for thousands of years, or were in prison.


    This is in line with the audience''s expectation of mainstream commercial genre movies-a happy ending such as evils do not suppress the righteousness, and evil people get evil rewards.


    In the final analysis, these are some of the easiest rules for business success.


    Those who comply have the highest chance of achieving commercial success. Those who do not comply may not succeed, but the chances of success are much smaller.


    At the end of the film screening, there was extremely enthusiastic applause in the auditorium. The applause lasted for several minutes, especially in the back row of the audience. When the applause in front had fallen, the applause was still thunderous. .


    It seems that only in this way can they express their love for the film.


    A popular film that can be loved by most audiences can easily become popular.


    At the end of the premiere, Ronan did not stay too much, called Anne Hathaway, took her into the car and returned to Beverly Hills.


    Anne Hathaway has been gently pressing her eyes after getting in the car.


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan asked concerned: "Is it uncomfortable? Do you want to see a doctor?"


    Anne Hathaway turned her head and smiled at Ronan, and said, "It''s okay. The movie camera shakes too much, and the camera switches too quickly, which may cause visual fatigue. Just a break."


    Ronan patted her hand gently: "Close your eyes and rest for a while."


    Anne Hathaway closed her eyes, leaned against Ronan''s shoulder, and said: "This film has a very unique style, especially with the action design. The action shots are too sharp."


    Ronan said: "This is also the selling point of the film."


    Anne Hathaway opened her eyes: "It''s too unfriendly to the audience whose eyes are prone to fatigue."


    Ronan laughed blankly. In fact, there are many people who don''t like the Bourne Shadow series. The biggest reason is the style.


    Fortunately, this is ordinary 2D, not 3D, otherwise it is not eye fatigue, but many people spit it out directly.


    However, most people appreciate this style, after all, similar styles will become the mainstream of Hollywood action movies.


    In this era of unprecedented development of CG technology, any star can dodge decently on the screen and pretend to be a hero, but the audience is already tired of this kind of fisting.


    Therefore, when Jayne Burnf, who was moving against the trend, appeared on the stage, he pulled the increasingly imaginary figure of the screen agent back to the ground, and made a solid punch and kick with a realistic style and sturdy posture~ www.novelhall.com~ Suddenly all four were shocked.


    In the past seven or eight years, with the latest CG technology, science fiction and disaster films with increasingly turbulent visual effects have eroded the territory of traditional action films, while action films have been forced to take another path, relying heavily on explosive flames and crowded tactics. , Blindly competing with opponents on the scene, this can be said to be a major reason for the gradual decline of traditional action movies.


    Once in the lonely depression of action movies, "The Bourne" is no different from a sudden existence. The day-to-day thin "007" series borrowed inspiration from Bourne to regain a new life. It can also be regarded as an injection of stimulant to the action movie market. , And many later action movies have embarked on the characteristic route of Byrne.


    The direct and effective fist strategy of "The Bourne" has been imitated by action films, and the dance of "Breakout Angels" that dangles and kicks in the air has become outdated.


    Even the "Mission Impossible" series, which has never lacked high-tech, later learned a lesson from the civilian agent of Byrne. Ethan-Hunt played a trick with three punches and two feet to defeat the enemy. There is no "Mission Impossible". 2"''s romantic freehand brushwork and lengthy entanglement.


    To say that the masters who have fully understood all the actions of "The Bourne" are also in the "Hurricane Rescue" series. The retired agents with unique skills are alone against the evil group, and the narrative is critical, without the need for CG to help chase, Fighting, gunfighting and blasting scenes, high-speed editing, and rushing soundtrack, all are stylish and stylish.


    Of course, the current action design of "Hurricane Rescue", even including action editing, is also learning the style of "The Bourne".


    The "Bourage" series has left a strong mark in film history.


    Ronan expects that while the film is applauded, it will also be popular.


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 Chapter 457： Praise

    In the golden sunlight that fell in the early morning, two figures ran across the garden path, the former walking briskly, the latter getting heavier and heavier, and the highest stopped simply with his arms on his hips.


    "I can''t do it anymore." Anne Hathaway bent over and coughed twice and said, "I want to take a break."


    Ronan ran back from the front and asked concerned: "Is it all right?"


    Anne Hathaway wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand, panting and saying, "I''ll just take a breath."


    Ronan waited for Anne Hathaway''s breath to calm down a bit, then took her to the villa, and said as he walked: "Let you sleep and rest well, you just won''t listen."


    Anne Hathaway murmured: "I want to accompany you on a morning run."


    Ronan saw Nikia, the housekeeper standing at the door of the villa, and said, "Breakfast is ready, let''s go for breakfast."


    After returning to the villa, they went back to the room and washed them. The two came to the restaurant. The exquisite French style was already on the table, vegetable soup and vegetable puree, fruit shortcakes, poached eggs, salmon and so on.


    Anne Hathaway likes exquisite life very much. Seeing this is like a visual feast for breakfast, her appetite is greatly moved.


    Ronan opened the chair and sat down and looked at Anne Hathaway opposite: "You like French food, I specially asked the chef to prepare it."


    Anne Hathaway smiled sweetly: "I''m welcome."


    In other words, there was very little food on the plate, only a little vegetable soup, vegetable puree and salmon.


    Luo Nan fetched food, and said, "Last night it consumed a lot, you eat more."


    "I want to control my appetite." Anne Hathaway said with her big mouth pursed: "My figure is already strong, and I get fat easily. If I don''t pay attention, I will get fat soon."


    She added: "I participated in the last New York Fashion Week. You don¡¯t know how much the fashion industry has changed. The original size 0 has become size 2, and size 2 has become size 4. I used to wear size 2 clothes. , I can''t wear it at all now."


    Ronan shook his head: "The aesthetics in the fashion industry are almost sick."


    Anne Hathaway retorted: "Isn''t the aesthetics all over the world like this? My agent contacted me the American "Vogue" magazine, but the editor-in-chief of "Vogue" Anna Wintour thought I was too fat. , Not suitable for appearing in "Vogue" magazine."


    "She has a problem with her vision," Ronan said.


    He has seen it with his own eyes and tried it with his own hands. Anne Hathaway belongs to the type that looks thin in dress and has flesh when undressed, and it can be said to be just right at present.


    No matter how thin, with Anne Hathaway¡¯s big skeleton, it would be skinny, is it fashionable for the two people to hit the pelvis?


    Anne Hathaway shrugged: "No way, the voice of fashion is in their hands."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "I heard that Anna Wintour has a nickname called the Devil Wearing Prada?"


    "I met her once, and I don''t know it very well." Anne Hathaway swallowed the vegetable puree in her mouth and said: "However, Anna Wintour really likes to wear Prada."


    Ronan asked again: "Does your agent know Anna Wintour?"


    Anne Hathaway nodded: "It''s okay." She suddenly reminded: "Ronan, Anna Wintour is over fifty years old!"


    "Hey, Annie!" Ronan said, "What are you thinking about?"


    Anne Hathaway shrugged and said nothing.


    Ronan said: "I just think Anna Wintour''s experience may be a good movie theme."


    "Really?" Anne Hathaway asked.


    Ronan said again: "I just have such an idea, I need to know more about it."


    In fact, he had been paying attention to and searching for the book called "The Devil Wearing Prada" for a long time, but he never found it. Because the content of the film almost pointed to the nose, he was talking about Anna Wintour and her female assistant, which is the book. The original author of, considering the copyright and other aspects, is not suitable for writing the script directly.


    It is not too late to wait for the novel to go public. It is more cost-effective to spend some money to buy the copyright of the adaptation than there will be copyright litigation in the future.


    Once the heroine of that movie was Anne Hathaway, and she did not play very well, making the supporting actress a bit overwhelming.


    Ronan didn''t continue the topic anymore, quickly finished breakfast, took the newspaper prepared by the housekeeper Nikia, and looked through it.


    "The Bournemouth 2" has premiered, and media comments have been published in time.


    After reading the comment section of many newspapers, Ronan found that as expected, "The Bourne Shadow 2" basically received unanimous praise from the media.


    "Los Angeles Daily News" commented that this is a spy thriller that eclipses James Bond; the "Dallas Morning News" believes that this sequel is better than the first.


    "The New York Times" praised "The Bournemouth 2" as a keen, witty and attractive thriller; the "Washington Post" said "The Bournemouth 2" is good enough to regain some confidence, such as Spy movies, such as the sequel movie; The Boston Globe praised this movie for making spy movies exciting again.


    In addition, "Empire" magazine evaluated "The Bournemouth 2" based on but surpassing the first episode, and is the best movie so far this year.


    "Entertainment Weekly" believes that the control of the chaotic scenes of this action sequel is expert level.


    Anne Hathaway also ran out of breakfast at this time. Knowing what Ronan was concerned about reading the newspaper, she asked, "How is the media reputation?"


    Ronan closed the newspaper and said: "Basically, it''s good reviews. There are individual reviews, but I haven''t seen negative reviews yet."


    Anne Hathaway said with a smile: "This movie is very tiring, but it''s really wonderful."


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "I should go to the company. Where are you going? Come with me or go shopping by yourself?"


    "You don''t have to worry about me." Anne Hathaway said: "I''m going to Disney. There is some dubbing work to be done in "Princess Diaries 2"."


    Ronan left the manor and rushed to Burbank''s Relativity Entertainment, where he continued to pay attention to news about "The Bourne Shadow 2".


    At noon, Rosicky finished his work and took advantage of the rare break time to pay special attention to "The Bournemouth 2" which had just watched the premiere last night.


    There are already many comments on the IMDB website.


    "Professional spy films are different. The details are very exciting and beautiful. The suspense reveals are also exciting, but they do not rely on complicated and terrible plots."


    "These two "Bourne Shadows" are the best action thrillers I have ever watched! They are more exciting and more realistic than "Mission Impossible" and "007". Without the help of beautiful women and high-tech props, it all depends on Observation, DIY, and skill. The director and screenwriter are very skilled. Matt Damon plays both action and emotional scenes quietly and naturally, without unnecessary sensation or inexplicable delays, and a great sense of substitution."


    This fan still made a special note at the end, and he scored 9.5 points for "The Bourne" on IMDB!


    "Bourne may be destined to be lonely and cold. Although he doesn''t have gorgeous clothes, cool equipment, and beautiful women to seduce him, racing, fighting, and killing are all wonderful."


    "The plot is tight and aggressive, and he doesn''t dare to lose his mind. The drag racing scene also makes the audience nervous and dizzying."


    Rosicky flipped through two pages of the audience''s most intuitive feelings about the film. It turned out to be a good review, let alone a bad review, even the middle review is rarely seen.


    The user with the lowest score is also four stars!


    Therefore, for the film''s current average score of 8.9 points, Rosicky is not surprised at all.


    He gave "The Bournemouth 2" a four and a half stars rating, which is 9 points, and then also knocked out a film review.


    This film is good to see that he has to leave his voice on the Internet!


    "The Shadow of the Bourne 2" still maintains the storyline of its first show. The editing is fierce and compelling. The rhythm is not a peaceful life. It is true and exciting, calm and full of passion. This It has to be said that it is due to the extensive use of close-up shooting in the entire film, which makes the thrill of chasing and fleeing rich. With an excellent sense of reality, the urgency of doing it in one go is far more entertaining than the big hand of ruining the world. , The flawless interpretation makes the Byrne portrayed by Matt Damon a perfect agent."


    Afterwards, Rosicky focused on recommending this film on his blog After writing the blog, he suddenly felt that it was still a bit inconvenient to speak on the Internet through the blog, and it could not be the first. Time to see your own information, and you can''t pay attention to other people''s views on something of the same interest.


    It feels that blogs are gradually becoming obsolete, as if they can''t keep up with the super fast-paced development of society and life.


    On the day when "The Bournemouth 2" was opened on a large scale in North America, the famous film critic Roger Albert also published targeted film reviews.


    "Paul Greengrass, a journalist, has a sensitive nose of realism and can smell the real-world scent molecules on the set. This talent has made him a significant contribution to "The Bournemouth 2".


    "The Bourne Shadow 2" will surely become a masterpiece of action film that can leave a famous movie history. In addition to continuing Paul Greengrass'' hand-held shake photography, it also lets fans know that the secret agent film is not just the beauty of the car. , Bomb Speed, and sometimes the mental excitement brought by extraordinary people walking off the altar is often more impressive than the boring lingering on the altar..."


    At the end of the film review, there is an iconic thumb.


    From the media to the audience to the film critics, almost praised "The Bourne Shadow 2", and all the praise can not wait for this film.


    The most direct effect of this is that a large number of spectators flooded into the theater and bought tickets to watch "The Bourne Shadow 2".


    On Thursday night, "The Bourne Duty 2" began to be screened in 3,000 theaters in North America. The average attendance of all the early shows was close to 80%, and it earned a box office of 9.9 million US dollars.


    This is also the best early box office performance among all the films released by Embassy Pictures.


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    On the first day of its release in North America, including the early box office calculations, "Bourage 2" earned US$29.8 million in 3560 theaters, easily surpassing the 11.27 million of "X-Men 2" screened in the second week. The US dollar became the North American box office champion of the day.


    This also created the best single-day box office record of all the movies under Relativity Entertainment, which can be called the most open picture.


    The revenue ability of the sequel of the big-selling movie can be seen from this.


    Moreover, the unanimous praise from the media to the audience to the film critics has also made the industry extremely optimistic about the prospects of "The Bournemouth 2".


    Many institutions have published relevant predictions. The most authoritative Cinema released data shows that the average score of "The Bournemouth 2" theater audience survey is "A+", and the North American box office will be more than 200 million US dollars.


    Authoritative media comprehensively evaluate MetaCritic, which includes 35 media reviews and scores, and the average score of "The Bourne Shadow 2" is 83.


    Even film critics who have never waited to see commercial films have given good reviews this time. On the Rotten Tomatoes website, "The Bourne Shadow 2" not only marks the Rotten Tomatoes Index as fresh, but also has a freshness rate of 88%. The audience popcorn index is as high as 97%.


    Almost everything foreshadows "The Bournegro 2" will have an excellent box office success.


    The film did not disappoint. After winning $29.8 million on the first day, the box office on Saturday was as high as $30.2 million on the second day of full release.


    This also represents the good reputation of the film, and it is changing towards high commercial income.


    While "The Bournemouth 2" is selling well, more viewers have seen the "Pirates of the Caribbean" patch advertisement. Many people have already asked the sissy captain on the Internet.


    The online publicity department of Embassy Pictures is also launching momentum to build momentum for "Pirates of the Caribbean" online so that more people can pay attention to this film.


    Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures also took advantage of the opportunity to release more materials about "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    At the same time, Shahai Entertainment specially convened a press conference to announce that "The Bournegro 3" will continue to be filmed and produced, and will be released in 2005, and the actor Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass will all return.


    This news also greatly stimulated fans who pay attention to "The Bourne Shadow 2", and even some people who have watched the film have the idea of ??a second brush.


    Some movies that are attractive enough to attract avid fans into the theater once, twice or even three times.


    It is said that there was an old lady who furiously brushed "Titanic" twenty or thirty times for Leonardo DiCaprio...


    In terms of appearance and charm alone, Meng Meng is still a bit worse than Xiao Li.


    Having said that, Leonardo DiCaprio has appeared in films with not very strong commercial attributes since "Titanic", but the results of each film are not bad.


    On the one hand, Leonardo and his team have a better vision for film selection.


    On the other hand, Leonardo completely got rid of the swelling and overconfidence of the "Titanic" period, completely matured, and the unfamiliar directors did not cooperate.


    The works of great directors are often easier to succeed.


    The new director can''t compare with Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.


    I have to say that Leonardo and James Cameron''s "willful kid" in their mouths have completely become two people.


    It was just a short period of time that I was dazzled by fame and fortune, and soon came to my senses. This alone is not easy. There is not much that Hollywood can do at Leonardo''s age.


    Think of the so-called super genius Ruifan Phoenix. His achievements are much smaller than Leonardo, but he is obsessed with drugs and can''t help himself. He uses his own experience to deduce a million ways Hollywood makes death.


    If Leonardo is gorgeous, Matt Damon is the representative of the simplicity, or the simplicity of the personality is very successful, and it has been maintained relatively well, even in the era of extremely developed Internet information, except for Harvey- Weinstein''s entangled relationship did not reveal too much ill-informed material.


    There are relatively few Hollywood stars like Matt Damon.


    Of course, from outside the circle, no one can see behind the celebrities. The collapse of the once full-fledged persona has proved this again and again.


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    Relativity Entertainment, in Ronan''s office.


    Robert Lee flipped through the report in his hand and said: "Seeing the box office data of "The Bournemouth 2" in the past two days, I think all the wrangling and negotiations with the copyright owners are worthwhile, and it is worth every effort."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "So, your work is the foundation. Without copyright, there would be no such big-selling movies."


    "By the way, you asked to collect and coordinate the related copyrights of "Dawn of the Living Dead". I already have news here." Robert Lee said directly: "Someone moves faster than us. The "Living Dead" was integrated in the late 1990s. The copyright of the remake of Dawn."


    Ronan frowned slightly and interjected: "Who is it?"


    Robert Lee said as soon as possible: "A producer named Eric Newman, the copyright of the remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead" by George Romero is currently in his hands. He has asked the screenwriter to write a new version of the script. Since 1999, I have been seeking to re-shoot this film, but a film that could be made for half a million US dollars that year cannot achieve the desired effect without tens of millions of US dollars."


    He spoke quickly: "But few companies are willing to invest tens of millions of dollars in a zombie movie, even after the success of "Resident Evil"."


    Ronan understands this. Zombie culture has a profound influence in the Western world, but it is part of CUT culture. Zombie films are almost all cult films of small investment.


    And although "Resident Evil" is under the banner of a zombie film, it is actually a science fiction film adapted from a game recognized inside and outside the circle.


    Robert Lee continued: "I found Eric Newman and invited him over for an interview."


    Ronan asked, "Is it here now?"


    "Waiting outside." Robert Lee said, "Should I invite him in."


    He mysteriously said: "I didn''t tell him that we were interested in "Dawn of the Living Dead". I heard that he was investing everywhere in Hollywood and made a chance encounter to make him believe that there may be opportunities for Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Good job."


    If the production company proactively contacts the producers, these producers who were originally in the sales position can immediately offer a sky-high price for projects that no one cares about.


    Robert Lee stood up and said, "I will invite him in."


    Two minutes later, Ronan met Eric Newman, a middle-aged male producer with a bald head. He had almost no qualifications himself. The only thing he could tell was that he had served as an assistant system for "The Fake Spy". Film people.


    After Robert Lee introduced the two parties, Ronan shook hands with Eric Newman and showed a formulaic smile: "Hello, Eric, it''s nice to meet you."


    Eric Newman smiled more sincerely than Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to meet in your busy schedule."


    Ronan invited Eric Newman to take a seat, glanced at Robert Lee, and said, "Robert told me that you are planning a movie project."


    Eric Newman knows that he is not facing a producer, but an investor and film company owner. As long as he can impress him, a film project that takes several years may be launched. He responded quickly: "Yes, I plan to remake George Romero''s "Dawn of the Living Dead", and I have already obtained the copyright to the remake."


    "Remake the movie?" Ronan frowned, seemingly not interested: "Frankly speaking, I think George Romero''s set is outdated."


    Eric Newman sighed in his heart and knew that he wanted to impress these capitalists. It was not that simple. Fortunately, he did a lot of preparatory work after touching Robert Lee.


    "The success of "Resident Evil" proves that there is a market for zombie films." Eric Newman still has a sincere smile: "This film was produced and distributed by your company. Its success proves that zombie films have a certain market basis. , Your company has already produced and distributed a successful zombie film, and is fully capable and experienced to operate the second one."


    Ronan seemed unmoved: "Resident Evil is actually a soft science fiction movie."


    Eric Newman insisted: "But its success is inseparable from the type of zombie. This film has always classified itself as a zombie film when it is promoted."


    Ronan did not waver, and deliberately asked: "Eric, do you have a soft spot for zombie movies?"


    Eric Newman said without hesitation: "I am a fan of horror films and zombie films. Since I was little, I have always liked this type of film and "Dawn of the Living Dead" in 1978 is My favorite, although similar zombie movies are not uncommon, "Dawn of the Living Dead" is always the most outstanding one. I feel that this type of film is not getting the attention it deserves."


    He said seriously and seriously: "I have always wanted to bring zombie movies into the 21st century and present a new look with excellent scripts, actors and productions. Zombie legends have a history of thousands of years, and they are almost like vampires. For me, zombies are the perfect villain. They are fearless, tireless, and ubiquitous. Their only goal is to track, kill and eat you."


    Ronan asked again: "How much investment is needed for this project?"


    Eric Newman hurriedly opened his briefcase, put the script, plan and other materials on the table in front of Ronan, and said: "Need..."


    He suddenly hesitated because the number he said was a bit high compared to the status and qualifications of his producer: "It needs about 20 million US dollars."


    Ronan didn''t move the information or even glanced at it, as if such a large investment had already made him lose interest.

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    Before meeting Ronan, Eric Newman knew that it was not easy to get investors to invest 20 million dollars in a pure zombie movie. In the minds of many people, this is an outdated movie. Type, otherwise he won''t run into a wall everywhere.


    In fact, as early as in the late 1980s and early 1990s, some people wanted to remake George Romero¡¯s "Night of the Living Dead" and "Dawn of the Living Dead", but they have been unable to find investors and have been B-grade for many years. Zombie films almost make this type a typical low-investment Cut film, and no one wants to invest tens of millions of dollars or even millions of dollars to risk.


    It is not difficult for Eric Newman to pull hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even more than one million dollars, but this is completely contrary to his original intention. He wants to bring zombie movies in the new century, not old ones. Old B grade film.


    An investment of tens of millions of dollars is a must.


    Eric Newman said: "Mr. Anderson, can you look at the script and my plan before making a decision?"


    He turned to Robert Lee for help, and Robert Lee said: "President, you said that every opportunity appears inadvertently."


    Robert Lee and Ronan are old partners. They have fudged many people together. Then they said: "It''s not too late to make a decision after you read it."


    Ronan thought for a while, nodded, picked up the script and looked at it seriously.


    As always, he browsed extremely fast. After flipping through the script, he picked up the production plan next to it. Not only the preliminary plan of the project, but also the survey statistics about the fans, showed that many Cut fans. I have been looking forward to seeing the classic zombie movies of the new era.


    Waiting patiently for Ronan to finish reading, Eric Newman added: "This is a reimagining of a classic, not a mere repetition."


    Ronan put down the plan: "I can see it."


    Eric Newman continued: "The Dawn of the Living Dead in 1978 was clearly a Cult movie, a milestone in a horror movie. We believe that we will present the same thrilling movie to young audiences, and we will apply it to current trends. Advanced technology. I don¡¯t have the idea of ??reshooting, because to me it means taking the original script and re-shooting step by step. What we want to do is re-interpretation, which is a process of re-creation, and we I don¡¯t want to compare this film with other films, this is our version."


    Ronan deliberately said: "The budget of 20 million U.S. dollars and the copyright transfer costs are too risky."


    Eric Newman knew he had to make concessions and said: "I spent $1 million to integrate the copyright. I transferred the copyright to your company for only $1 million, and this part of the cost is included in the production budget. "


    "20 million dollars is not a small number." Ronan added, "Eric, you have never been a producer in the past."


    Eric Newman couldn''t deny this, saying: "Yes, this is the first time I coordinate an independent film project."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I will propose that the review committee conduct the necessary review procedures for the project."


    "It should be." Eric Newman knew that the film position was not that simple: "I can wait."


    Ronan smiled and said: "There are a few prerequisites, I must say first."


    Regardless of whether Eric Newman agrees or not, Ronan said directly: "First of all, I need to be the first producer. I will not interfere with the daily work of the crew, but important decisions and the final edited version of the film must be determined by me. . Eric, you are the second producer and production manager. Second, the director of the film needs to be determined by the producer."


    If you don''t find out Zhadao, why will DC be dark and serious in the future? Can''t compete with the Marvel superhero in his hand?


    Eric Newman is a bit hesitant, which is different from what he thought.


    Robert Lee and Ronan cooperated tacitly and said at the right time: "Ronan is only the final check of the project, you are actually responsible for the daily crew." He specially reminded: "Don''t forget, Ronan is the producer of the project. , Has been continuously successful."


    Eric Newman didn''t answer immediately, he hesitated for a while, finally gritted his teeth and said, "I have no problem here."


    Ronan said, "Well, Eric, please wait for our news."


    Eric Newman stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "Hope is good news."


    Ronan smiled: "I hope so too."


    He sent Eric Newman out of the office and asked Robert Lee to send him out of the company. He returned to the office and waited for a while, and Robert Lee returned.


    "No problem." Robert Lee said to Ronan with a smile: "I thought it would cost several million dollars to win this project."


    Ronan knew that he was talking about copyright fees, and said: "The millions of dollars saved are enough for us to make a small film."


    Robert Lee laughed: "This is a good thing."


    Minimizing the cost of goods is the most basic business strategy.


    Ronan added: "You are responsible for the follow-up negotiations with Eric Newman, and then hand over to George, and Shahai Entertainment is responsible for the production."


    "Okay." Robert Lee seemed to think of something: "The last time the romantic comedy script has been bought, including the modification rights, and it cost 10,000 US dollars. George has already been deposited in the script library.


    Ronan knew he was talking about "The Wedding Proud Guy."


    Robert Lee opened his briefcase, took out a piece of information, and handed it to Ronan, and said: "This is the information about Zach Schneider that you asked me to find. He is currently one of the top directors in advertising and MV. "


    Ronan took the information and said, "I''ll look at it first."


    Zach Schneider¡¯s advertising works are known for their wide-screen cinematic style. He studied at the world-renowned Pasadena School of Design Art Center. Later, whether it was an epic advertisement for Land Rover off-road vehicles in Tunisia, or in In the MV on the streets of New York, Schneider showed his outstanding narrative skills and sense of space.


    As a commercial TV director, Schneider has traveled almost every corner of the world from the Skeleton Coast in Namibia to the Arctic Ice Field. He is also a director and photographer, and he traveled to the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica to shoot for the company. advertising.


    In addition, Schneider is also good at sports themes. He has produced promotional videos featuring Michael Jordan and tennis star Martina Navratilova for Nike and Reebok.


    Zach Schneider has won numerous advertising awards, including two Clio International Advertising Awards and the Golden Lion Award at the Cannes Advertising Festival.


    This is a young bird of the film director industry, the top boss of the advertising director industry.


    "Robert, you contacted Zach Schneider." Ronan quickly made a decision: "Invite Zach Schneider to be the director of "Dawn of the Living Dead."


    In this regard, Robert Lee was prepared and said: "I have obtained the contact information of Zach Schneider and his agent. I will contact them this afternoon."


    There was a lot of work to do next, and Robert Lee didn''t wait much, and soon left.


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    On Monday morning, at London Heathrow Airport, Zach Schneider dragged his suitcase, passed the airport security gate, and hurriedly walked towards the boarding gate.


    Although there is still an hour before the plane takes off, his heart has already flown back to Los Angeles.


    Just in the early hours of this morning, he received a call from his agent, who came along with him, along with an official invitation and a simple script outline.


    Sandsea Entertainment in Hollywood invited him to be the director of a movie!


    Not an advertisement, not a MV, not an experimental short film, but a director of a real feature film!


    Director of a film project with a production budget of up to 20 million US dollars!


    Zach Schneider has long wanted to enter the film industry, but film directors and advertising directors are two different things. He is a leading director in the advertising industry, and it is not easy to find a job as an official director of feature films.


    Prior to this, he had competed for the directorship of several million-dollar budget projects, but suffered failures without exception.


    No matter how famous he is in the advertising industry, he is a newcomer in the film industry.


    Although it was not the six major Hollywood companies, nor mainstream commercial films, but the cut type of zombie films, Zach Schneider felt that such an opportunity was very rare.


    This is the only time he has actively invited him to serve as a film director!


    Moreover, this film project is obviously his favorite commercial type.


    Arriving at the boarding gate and seeing the time on the electronic clock, Zach Schneider¡¯s anxious mentality eased a little bit. He walked into the VIP room, went to the newspaper rack to distribute the newspaper, and found an empty sofa chair. Waited.


    It''s no use rushing, this is the fastest ticket that can be booked.


    Zach Schneider opened the "Times" in his hand, first read the current affairs news, then turned to the entertainment section, and quickly found a section dedicated to reporting movies.


    "The special action film "The Bourne Shadow 2" produced by Shahai Entertainment and released by Embassy Pictures was officially released in North America last week lived up to expectations and won the box office championship, with a revenue of 84.27 million US dollars in the first weekend. Far exceeding the estimated US$55 million from outsiders, last week¡¯s box office champion "X-Men 2" failed to regain the championship. Under the impact of "The Bournemouth 2", it fell to second place with US$40.03 million..."


    Seeing this, Zach Schneider suddenly remembered that the director of "The Bournemouth 2" is his compatriot, Paul Greengrass, also from the United Kingdom.


    The British director used to be an unknown person, not even as good as him, but in the cooperation with Shahai Entertainment, he has become a figure that resounds in the global film circle.


    Zach Schneider knew very well that it was Shahai Entertainment who invited him, and perhaps this is his best opportunity.


    Maybe he can be as successful as Paul Greengrass?


    The agent said on the phone that Shahai Entertainment and its boss Ronan Anderson have made many new directors popular.


    In indefinite expectation, Zach Schneider boarded the flight to Los Angeles.

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    The entire Relativity Entertainment has been adhering to the original pragmatic spirit. Ronan met Zach Schneider himself in his office on Tuesday.


    This is a small Englishman with an ordinary face and hair color, and a gentle temperament.


    Because they were in a completely unequal position, after the two sides greeted each other, Ronan said directly: "Mr. Schneider, I have seen your MV for Madonna and the commercial for Nike. It is impressive. So someone recommended you to me. As the director of this remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead," I also think it will be a suitable candidate."


    Zach Schneider didn''t want to continue to waste years in the advertising director circle. The dream of a film director is right in front of his eyes, even within reach, and he quickly and respectfully said: "You and Relativity Entertainment value me, this is my honor."


    The agent also said next to him: "Zach valued this opportunity very much. As soon as he got the news, he rushed over from London." He quickly asked: "When can we talk about cooperation?"


    Not every new director in the film industry can direct a project with a budget of 20 million dollars from the very beginning.


    Although this is risky, the opportunity is even more rare.


    Ronan said: "Let''s put it this way, Director Schneider, you are not our only candidate for director."


    Zach Schneider''s heart is sinking, but it is not surprising. He knows that it is not easy to impress these big people in the film industry.


    The agent just wanted to say something, Ronan raised his hand to stop, and said directly: "Director Schneider, I will ask someone to give you the script and the producer plan. You need to develop a detailed shooting and production plan before I can do it. Decided."


    "No problem." Zach Schneider responded immediately: "I will do my best."


    Ronan appropriately gave a little hope: "Don''t be presumptuous, you are at the top of all the candidates."


    The agent and Zach Schneider breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.


    They said a few more words to Ronan, took the initiative to say goodbye, received relevant information from Connie, and after asking about some specific business work content, they left Relativity Entertainment.


    As soon as he left the office building, Zach Schneider said to his agent: "Saidan, please turn off all advertisements and MV invitations. I will not be engaged in other jobs during this time."


    The broker hesitated and said: "This may affect your cooperation with some vendors."


    Zach Schneider cast his gaze on the thick pile of materials in his hand, and said: "This is an opportunity to determine my future and destiny. I need to concentrate."


    The agent thought for a while and said, "Okay." He drove the door to Zach Schneidera: "I have a conversation with Robert Lee of Relativity Entertainment, and I will ask him to get the news in time."


    In the office, Ronan is still watching Zach Schneider''s information, especially his commercials.


    It is necessary for Zach Schneider to write a detailed film production plan based on the script. After all, he has not filmed any film before. Who knows what he thinks?


    Although in the style of an advertising director, it is very possible to continue the business style that focuses on formal expression, rather than the so-called connotation and philosophy of life, what if Zach Schneider has any ideas and wants to make a film that focuses on ideological connotation? ?


    This is also Ronan''s determination that Zach Schneider will shoot "Dawn of the Living Dead" as he once did.


    After all, commercial directors with very strong commercial attributes also have brain cramps. The former Michael Bay and the first half of "Escape from the Island" are undoubtedly typical of them.


    This is terrible for commercial films.


    Ronan read the information and specifically explained that when the next negotiation is about to be made, he and Zach Schneider will have to sign at least two film director contracts.


    In addition to "Dawn of the Living Dead", there is also "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" whose film and television adaptation rights have been obtained.


    Although the previous movie was successful, Zach Schneider did not form his own unique style. The latter can be said to have a profound influence on Zach Schneider¡¯s career as a director, making Zach Schneider¡¯s works very recognizable. Personal style.


    While still on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan has seen almost all films directed by Zach Schneider, from "Dawn of the Living Dead" to "Watchmen" to "Batman vs. Superman", which is extremely impressive.


    In Zach Schneider¡¯s films, **** violence is as graceful and gorgeous as a ballet. Massacre has become art in his films, and sacrifice is the most noble Nirvana in his films.


    He pursues the ultimate personal image style, and is good at adjusting the rhythm of the film pictures in slow motion. No matter what the audience''s evaluation of his film content, he cannot deny the magnificence of his works.


    Starting from "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta", Zach Schneider¡¯s films are full of personal creations such as slow motion, dark colors, exaggerated violent presentations, etc. The tones are all thick and dark, just like deep oil paintings. , Especially when applied to comic adaptations, it brings a serious feeling to it.


    This also makes Zach Schneider''s films mixed, and both the audience and the media, the comments are severely polarized.


    I love it to the extreme, but I hate it.


    "Batman v Superman" undoubtedly magnified this situation to the extreme.


    In the eyes of scum fans, the whole "Super Bat" movie is like watching an elegant opera, very artistic, much better than Marvel''s TV series superheroes, Marvel''s hero movies are completely nutritious, this is The ideal superhero movie in their hearts is a bit dark, a bit depressing, and a classic of moral and philosophical thinking.


    This film does have a lot of impressive shots, such as the state funeral of Superman presented in deep tones and high-speed slow motion, but more of it makes non-comic fans and audiences bewildered.


    "Martha", which has been used from comics, has become one of the most popular Internet stalks for a while.


    Perhaps, in the eyes of many people at that time, DC, which was already seriously behind, wanted to catch up and even fight against Marvel movies. It had to go slant and find another way. DC superhero movies should be dark, serious and cruel... ¡­


    But what the fans are waiting for is the first self-denial of Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Let a director who has directed "The Avengers" and has a typical Marvel style to do post-production and editing for the "Justice League" filmed by Zach Schneider. It can only be said that the top Warner Bros. panicked. Some are at a loss.


    The island descendant who later took up the post of chief executive officer of Warner Bros. has limited ability in film.


    Moreover, as the CEO of one of the six major companies, he actually fell under the guns of the Mi Rabbits. Is it because our army is not strong? Or do Mi Rabbits have a high?


    Robert Lee is very efficient. On Wednesday, he reached an agreement with Eric Newman, and George Clint signed a production contract with Eric Newman on behalf of Shahai Entertainment.


    Shahai Entertainment has invested a total of 20 million US dollars to produce the new version of "Dawn of the Living Dead". Eric Newman will serve as the second producer and production manager.


    The copyright transfer costs of the project are included in the 20 million US dollars budget.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment also paid US$200,000 as a bonus for the producer of Eric Newman in accordance with Hollywood practice.


    The crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead" was also formally established. As the distributor, Embassy Pictures initially planned to release the film in 2004.


    As for the actors, they are still provided by CAA. Ronan specifically called Brian Lord to communicate with him, and he planned to let the crew choose actors with certain qualifications and acting skills, but who are not too famous.


    As for the director, Ronan has enough patience to wait for Zach Schneider''s news.


    Embassy Pictures is currently busy preparing for the release of two films, one is "Lost in Tokyo" which will be premiered at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, and the other is "Summer of Jeans" to be released next month. .


    At the same time, "The Bourne Shadow 2" continued to be screened in North America. The number of theaters increased to 3790, and the filming rate exceeded the previous "X-Men 2". Both the theater and the filming rate were temporarily ranked in North America. The first one.


    In the past few working days, thanks to the effect of the summer movie market, "The Bourne Shadow 2" has been operating at a high level. It received 9.15 million US dollars on Monday. Although the box office has been declining every working day since then, From Monday to Thursday, I still got 30.56 million U.S. dollars, so that the North American box office passed the 100 million U.S. dollar mark in one fell swoop before the second screening weekend arrived.


    Less than a week after the release, the North American box office exceeded 100 million, creating the fastest record of breaking 100 million box office in North America for a film under Relativity Entertainment.


    This also greatly boosted the confidence of the entire group company, especially for large-scale production film projects with high investment.


    Even some people who were not optimistic about "Pirates of the Caribbean" are quietly changing their minds. Maybe relativity entertainment can reverse the decline of pirate movies?


    "The Bourne Shadow 2" has also come to its second screening weekend. Like last weekend''s "X-Men 2", it is also facing the market impact of newly released popular movies.


    This is a highly anticipated and popular top-level sci-fi production, the first piece is praised as a masterpiece by countless people.


    "The Matrix" in 1999 not only captured the attention of global audiences with its bold visual innovations, but also gave birth to a series of equivalent imitations of commercial TV, music TV, and movies. Among them, the doubts about reality and identity are even more impressive. Endless aftertaste.


    This also allowed the Wachowski brothers, who can be regarded as newcomers to the film industry, to reach the sky almost one step at a time, thus obtaining the absolute right to speak in the sequel.


    "The Matrix 2: Reloading", produced and released by Warner Bros., was released as scheduled on the third weekend of the summer file.


    Both inside and outside the circle believe that "The Matrix 2" will become the first R-rated film in North America with a box office of over 100 million.

 Chapter 461： What is feminism

    On the first day of the show, "The Matrix 2" with a box office of 39.51 million US dollars, easily overwhelming the US$15.6 million of "The Bourne Shadow 2", airborne box office champion.


    And this first day''s box office results also made people see the possibility of the box office exceeding 100 million in the first weekend.


    Just as there has never been a non-sequel original movie with a North American box office that can exceed 100 million, there is no R-rated film in North America that has a box office that exceeds 100 million in its first weekend.


    "The Matrix 2" made people see this possibility.


    However, contrary to everyone''s expectations, the reputation of "The Matrix 2" has seriously declined.


    Just one day after the film was released, the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes dropped to 76%. If Rotten Tomatoes and film critics have limited influence on the summer film, the IMDB score for ordinary fans is only 7.4 points.


    Ordinary commercial movies, with such word-of-mouth data, are completely saying the past, but this is a sequel to a god-made!


    How many of them are still affected by the classic predecessors?


    The first film of "The Matrix" has a very strong response in the United States, because this is the first time that cyberpunk has been expressed in a movie in such a complete or even perfect manner, and the action design, special effects, and lens of the entire movie The editing is very classic and fashionable, so many people and advertisements began to imitate the classic lens of The Matrix.


    In the second part, these are still there, but the plot, editing and lines, etc., are too unfriendly to the audience.


    The Cinema theater audience of "The Matrix 2: Reloaded" scored only "B" on site, and most of the fans mentioned a problem: obscure!


    The first one is really good-looking, cool action, compact plot. The extreme development of science and technology has brought endless disasters to mankind. The struggle to free mankind from the enslavement of computers is very lofty.


    The second part is simply a disaster...


    Faced with a reputation far inferior to the first film, many die-hard fans of the Wachowski Brothers emphasized that "The Matrix 2" actually discussed philosophical issues.


    The philosophical speculation after the first film of The Matrix was once praised by film critics. Perhaps the Wachowski brothers were affected and plunged into the ditch under the misleading of professional film critics and never climbed up.


    Returning to the movie itself, the movie is about storytelling after all. The director can use cool audio and video and high-powered shooting skills to let the audience listen to you tell the whole story in the process of being pleasing to the eyes and wanting to stop.


    Even for commercial films, expressions like Michael Bay far surpass the story itself, and are more interesting than the philosophical speculation of Shinto.


    In the hearts of many movie fans, "The Matrix" has one and only one, and the latter two are the other two unrelated stories, which are protracted and dull and tasteless. Moreover, the dialogue is half-half-la-la vague, and it always makes the audience bother to guess riddles.


    As far as the movie is concerned, no matter how complicated the content is, it is proud to make the audience see it simple and easy to understand. After all, the method of telling the story, half and half for the purpose of confusing the audience is just to conceal the paleness of the plot.


    Because the film itself is too unfriendly to the audience, coupled with various negative word-of-mouth and the first day of the release of a lot of sequel movie energy, the box office of "The Matrix 2" plummeted on Saturday, with a single-day drop of nearly 20%, and only got it. 30.31 million US dollars.


    In contrast, the second week of "The Bournemouth 2" rebounded strongly on Saturday, earning $19.54 million in a single day.


    It seems that a part of the audience who should pay attention to "The Matrix 2" shifted their attention to "The Bournemouth 2".


    It can only be said that the overall reputation of "The Matrix 2" in North America is not bad, but compared to the first one, it is still far behind.


    After the first week of the North American screening, this film not only won the box office championship with $86.2 million, but also set a new record for the opening weekend of the R-rated film!


    But the film¡¯s sharp drop on Saturday and the unsatisfactory audience reputation made everyone understand that the North American box office of "The Matrix 2" could not reach the $300 million expected by Warner Bros.


    Cinema¡¯s latest forecast indicates that the North American box office of this film may be around US$270 million.


    In any case, "The Matrix 2" is still a successful movie.


    Ranked second this weekend is "The Bournemouth 2". The release of "The Matrix 2" has a far less impact than expected. "The Bournemouth 2" has maintained a healthy and stable box office trend. , The next weekend¡¯s box office fell only 42% from the first weekend, ranking second in the North American box office rankings with $49.1 million.


    "X-Men 2" slipped to third place.


    Ten days after its release, the North American box office of "The Bournemouth 2" has reached $163.93 million.


    Also this weekend, the film began to be released overseas. The first regions to be released were still Latin America, Western Europe, and Australia. The overseas box office also earned US$51.2 million in the first weekend.


    The global box office of "The Bournegro 2" is smoothly exceeding 200 million US dollars.


    Perhaps it is because the CIA and the reckless hegemonic behavior of the United States in other countries is somewhat offensive. Similar to when the first film was released, the response of "The Bournemouth 2" in overseas markets is not as good as in North America.


    By the third weekend of "The Bourne Shadow 2" was released, that is, the fourth weekend of the North American summer vacation, "Fake God", produced by Universal Pictures, was released hotly, with a $67.95 million opening weekend. Stealed the box office champion from "The Matrix 2".


    In 2003, it can be called the big year of North American movies. The summer file squeezed a large amount of first-line productions with an investment of about 100 million US dollars, and the overall box office results were good, which also led to the situation where the box office champions took turns.


    For example, one weekend after "Fake God", which is the traditional Memorial Day holiday in North America, "Finding Nemo" produced by Pixar Studios and released by Disney hits.


    This animation production is bound to become the new North American box office champion.


    "The Matrix 2" lost the box office champion, and the box office trend of the next weekend was not particularly satisfactory. It was down 60% from the first weekend and ranked second with 34.1 million US dollars.


    "The Bournemouth 2" slipped to third place, but the box office of the third weekend was close to that of "The Matrix 2". The box office score of 28.2 million US dollars kept the film healthy in the North American film market. Stable trend.


    In addition to the previous four working days, the North American box office of this film broke the 200 million US dollars mark, reaching a total of 210.21 million US dollars.


    As the film was released in more overseas countries and regions, the global box office totaled nearly 300 million US dollars.


    ""The Bournemouth 2" shouldn''t be worse than "The Matrix 2", right?"


    In the post-editing room of the Warner Studios office area, Jessica Felton, dressed in dark professional attire, asked Ronan: "According to the current box office trend, "The Bournemouth 2" is over 250 million US dollars. Big."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "The higher the box office, the better."


    Both of them are old friends, and there is no need to hide their true thoughts: "I also hope it can get one billion dollars in the world."


    This is of course a joke.


    Jessica Felton smiled, and threw the ponytail that had fallen to her shoulders behind her head, causing the entire chest to tremble, as if a magnitude nine earthquake had occurred.


    Ronan turned the subject and pointed to the glasses on her face: "Why did you suddenly wear glasses?"


    Jessica Felton said directly: "I''m short-sighted."


    Ronan is not surprising. A technical madman like Jessica Felton will find her sooner or later with myopia.


    "Pay more attention." Ronan said concerned: "Pay more attention to rest."


    Jessica Felton rolled her eyes reluctantly, and said: "I also want to take time to rest and vacation, but I just finished the post-editing production of "Pirates of the Caribbean", and you let me be the "Summer of Jeans". The post-producer of, and then there is a "Mean Girl", where do I have a break."


    Ronan scratched his head and said, "Jesse, you are the one who can do more."


    Jessica Felton murmured: "I knew it, I would be an actor."


    Ronan shrugged: "It''s not too late."


    As a woman with a breast bigger than Salma Hayek and a face comparable to Jessica Alba, she is an ideal actor for vase roles.


    Jessica Felton turned back to the topic: "You just watched the final edited sample of "Summer in Jeans". Are you satisfied?"


    Ronan nodded: "You did a great job, a very girly movie."


    Jessica Felton said with regret: "It''s a pity that many of the things I studied were not useful."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Jesse, you have been a post-producer in three consecutive films. If you have the right opportunity, you must be prepared to be a producer."


    Jessica Felton asked: "You let me be in charge of the film project independently?"


    "You already have this ability." Ronan said: "I will start a lot of female film projects next."


    Jessica Felton said: "I know, when you called me last time, you mentioned that feminist awakening."


    Ronan laughed: "The so-called feminist awakening in this movie is actually just a fake feminist which has no practical significance at all."


    In fact, Hollywood¡¯s feminist rights are more formalized. Are menstrual aunts following a bunch of women as so-called feminist rights?


    "What is true feminism?" Jessica Felton asked curiously.


    "You are true feminism." Ronan said seriously: "Jesse, just like you said, you are single with technology and strength, you do not rely on any ability, you can achieve success by your own ability, and It¡¯s not the sympathy of others, you are the true feminist."


    If Jessica Felton is not a representative of feminism, few people in Hollywood can be called feminism.


    Ronan encouraged: "Jesse, keep working hard."


    All the post-production of "Jeans in Summer" has been completed, and there is no problem in itself. Ronan and Jessica Felton discussed the next post-production of "Mean Girl" and left Warner Studios.


    Later, he will rush to Cannes, France to participate in the premiere of "Lost in Tokyo".

 Chapter 462： Lucas

    As the distributor, Embassy Pictures not only qualified for the Cannes Film Festival competition for "Lost in Tokyo", but also prepared a world premiere in Cannes.


    This premiere can be called a grand, not to say how much money the Embassy Pictures has spent, or how large the scale of the premiere is.


    But the guests participating in the premiere have many heavyweights.


    Sofia Coppola is the daughter of the famous director Francis Coppola, and the connections hidden behind the name Coppola are quite amazing.


    On the day of the premiere, Francis Coppola personally came to cheer for his daughter; Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage also appeared on the red carpet.


    Subsequently, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg played together.


    The former made a special trip to France to join Sofia Coppola, and the latter served as a jury member of the Cannes Film Festival.


    The four major Hollywood directors in the 1980s reached three!


    The number of media reporters attracted to the premiere can be imagined.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Sofia Coppola is more interesting than the movie itself.


    When Sophia Coppola walked into the media area, almost all the media reporters surrounded her.


    Ronan did not go to the red carpet at all, and entered the VIP room early.


    "You are Mr. Anderson?"


    Even Francis Coppola, facing the owner of a medium-sized Hollywood film company, still showed the respect he deserved: "My father, I want to thank you for your help to Sofia."


    The other party is polite, Ronan will not be rude, and said with a smile: "It is also my honor to cooperate with Miss Coppola. I really like this kind of win-win cooperation."


    Francis Coppola also laughed: "Yes, a win-win situation."


    Who are these Hollywood film dealers? Of course Francis Coppola knows that if there is no profit, they will invest in Sophia''s films?


    Ronan said goodbye politely, and did not take a few steps before meeting Spielberg.


    "Hello, Steven." Ronan and Spielberg are old acquaintances: "You are welcome to the premiere."


    Spielberg had a bad impression of Ronan, nodded, and said politely: "Hello, Ronan."


    Ronan didn''t care, and said, "I heard Tom say that you are working with him on "World War". Has DreamWorks considered letting Embassy Pictures do the overseas distribution of this film?"


    "No need." Spielberg politely declined: "We have signed contracts with other companies."


    Ronan did not reluctantly said, "I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."


    Spielberg smiled and said, "I hope so."


    Ronan went elsewhere, and Spielberg looked at his figure silently.


    Only a few years now? The scale of Relativity Entertainment has actually approached DreamWorks.


    Although Relativity Entertainment did not start out of nothing, Ronan Anderson had only one small production company capable of shooting video tape movies before, and DreamWorks has gathered him, David Geffen and Jereif since its establishment. Katzenberg''s resources, the three originally had their own companies, and these companies were also the basis for the formation of DreamWorks.


    DreamWorks has been the middle-highest company in Hollywood since its establishment.


    Now that it has been developing for many years, it is only the leader of second-tier companies.


    And what about relativity entertainment? In just a few years, it expanded from a small production company to become a company second only to DreamWorks in the second line.


    The scale of DreamWorks is larger than that of Relativity Entertainment, which Spielberg is confident, but if the profits of the two companies are compared, DreamWorks must be at a disadvantage...


    More importantly, as the top tycoon of DreamWorks, only a few people including him know that DreamWorks, a company that seems to have been established for less than ten years, is actually depressed, not like Relativity Entertainment. Energetic.


    Spielberg even has a feeling that within a few years, Relativity Entertainment may fully surpass DreamWorks.


    "Who is that person?" Someone suddenly came over.


    Spielberg turned his head and took a look, found that the person was George Lucas, and said, "He is Ronan Anderson."


    "Is it him?" George Lucas looked over there with interest: "Hollywood has recently rumored that the young man who is likely to become a gold medal producer?"


    Spielberg nodded: "It''s him. I remember his company has business dealings with Lucasfilm."


    George Lucas is a film director, but he is also a producer and film businessman. After a little memory, he remembered: "Yes, he has several films under his company, and he is looking for special effects from Industrial Light and Magic."


    Spielberg reminded: "It''s not easy to do business with him, Ronan Anderson."


    George Lucas laughed: "Steven, have you suffered from him?"


    "No." Spielberg would not admit: "DreamWorks has no business relationship with him."


    George Lucas became more interested and said, "I''ll get to know him."


    Ronan is chatting with a Spanish actress who had previously cooperated with Embassy Pictures.


    "It''s an honor to know the beautiful Miss Vijay." Ronan shook hands with the passionate Spanish girl.


    This woman is tall and dressed in a white dress, which contrasts sharply with the flaming red lips. Her long brown hair is tied behind her head, highlighting her exquisite figure.


    In terms of appearance alone, Paz Vega is no worse than Penelope Cruz.


    Paz-Vega''s English is not particularly fluent, but it is enough for communication: "No, I should be the one who says honor."


    Ronan said: "I have seen "Lucia''s Lover" introduced by Embassy Pictures, which is impressive."


    Paz-Vega chuckled. The North American distributor of this film was Embassy Pictures.


    It was also because of this kind of disguised partnership that she was able to get the premiere invitation from Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan was really impressed by these European actresses who dared to escape. He just wanted to say a few more words when he suddenly saw George Lucas with a big beard approaching.


    "Sorry, Miss Vijay." Ronan prioritized: "I saw a friend."


    Paz Vega said with a smile: "We have a chance to talk again."


    Ronan took a few steps forward and greeted George Lucas on his own initiative: "Good afternoon, Mr. Lucas."


    George Lucas shook Ronan''s stretched hand and said, "Mr. Anderson, it''s nice to meet you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Let me call Ronan."


    "I heard that Relativity Entertainment has a lot of major production movies released this year?" George Lucas asked.


    Ronan said, "There are a few, not a big production."


    George Lucas added: "I hope we can continue to cooperate in the future."


    Ronan knew that he was talking about Industrial Light and Magic, and said with a smile: "Industrial Light and Magic represents the world''s most outstanding film special effects technology. The first choice for Relativity Entertainment is definitely Industrial Light and Magic."


    George Lucas smiled and nodded: "I wish you success in this movie."


    Although Industrial Light & Magic is the world''s leading film special effects company, it has never lacked competitors, especially the digital field jointly established by James Cameron, which has taken away many Industrial Light & Magic since the late 1990s. customer of.


    Now, with the "Lord of the Rings" series being released one after another, a studio called Weta has stepped into the sight of Hollywood studios.


    There are more and more competitors.


    In addition to being a director, George Lucas is first and foremost the owner of a film company. He will not despise a potential big customer just because of a few words from his old friend Spielberg.


    Ronan and George Lucas met for the first time, and they separated after chatting for a while.


    Compared to Spielberg, he pays more attention to George Lucas.


    Anyone who understands the Hollywood film industry knows very well that George Lucas''s achievements, status, and influence in Hollywood are far above Steven Spielberg.


    Regarding the director alone, maybe George Lucas is not as good as Spielberg, but the father of Star Wars is not too much.


    But George Lucas was never as simple as a director.


    George Lucas is the veritable Hollywood''s richest man, the pioneer and key figure in the commercialization of mainstream Hollywood movies, and the pioneer of the North American film summer program. He also integrated unlimited imagination and the most pioneering technology into the movie.


    Although Spielberg and George Lucas are both the owner and director of the film company, George Lucas has a greater and more profound influence on the entire film industry.


    And in the field of commercial films, the revenue of a Star Wars series has made countless companies ashamed.


    People like Ronan who actually come from the East cannot understand the American enthusiasm for Star Wars.


    George Clint once said to Ronan, who doesn''t have many lightsabers in the United States? Not many Darth Vader?


    In Hollywood, someone has said that if there were no "Star Wars", Hollywood movies would not be what they are now After the first hit, critics who were beaten in the face said It was "the most magnificent 120 minutes since Moses opened the Red Sea."


    Americans even set May 4th each year as its anniversary.


    When Ronan entered the theater, he suddenly remembered something. Once on the Internet in the East, some people said that George Lucas was the American director Guo Ai, and "Star Wars" was the American "Little Age".


    From the perspective of an Oriental, this is not unreasonable.


    Even after watching the first six "Star Wars", a classmate of Ronan said that watching Lucas''s Star Wars is almost not disgusting. The plot is as mentally retarded, the special effects are like garbage, and the characters are like brain damage. They are rotten to the limit. Action design...


    Unfortunately, it was a female classmate, and then she was aggrieved.


    The Americans accepted Lucas and his bad movies. Why are the Orientals so harsh on Guo Aidao? Is it because women do not have the right to speak in this society?

 Chapter 463： elevator

    When I came to the first row and just sat down, Scarlett Johansson in a tight red evening dress came over, her seat was next to Ronan.


    Maybe the dress was a little tight, or maybe the chest was too big. Scarlett Johansson adjusted it a few times without sitting down. Ronan bent over to help her slightly pull the skirt that was stepped on by high heels, Scarlett. Lee Johnson just sat down.


    "Thank you." Scarlett Johansson said to Ronan with a smile.


    "You''re welcome." Ronan looked at her, the most conspicuous thing was the tightly restrained and oppressed mountain: "Scarlett, you seem to be a little different from the last time you met."


    This time Scarlett Johansson looked more like an innocent girl.


    Scarlett Johansson threw off her short blond hair and asked, "Where is it different?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t tell the truth, saying: "It''s more beautiful, sexier and more attractive."


    "You are so beautiful." Scarlett Johansson''s low voice was a little hoarse: "Ronan, someone told me a piece of advice."


    Ronan was very cooperative and asked, "What advice?"


    "I have to think about that sentence." Scarlett Johansson''s hoarse voice is very sexy, as if calling a window, which makes people think: "The more beautiful things a man says, the more he wants to hug you. "


    Ronan did not respond positively, but asked: "Scarlett, do you think I am this kind of person?"


    Scarlett Johansson looked at Ronan and just smiled.


    Then, "Lost in Tokyo" began screening.


    The first act of "Lost in Tokyo" is destined to be an unforgettable shot in many movies in film history, a pair of impervious pink underwear, a pair of beautifully-lined slender body, a full and round **** buttocks, just like a fresh The peaches are mysterious, **** and alluring in the long shot of ten seconds.


    The heroine was wearing underwear and lying alone in the hotel. This close-up shot lasted thirty seconds.


    It is easy to think that the film is a cyan movie about extramarital affairs, but the hero and the heroine did not do what they should do in the end.


    Ronan lowered his voice, using a voice that only two people could hear, and said in Scarlett Johansson''s ear: "Did you shoot this yourself?"


    "Of course." Scarlett Johansson is not shy at all. A girl with rich experience like her does not know what shyness is: "Is my **** perfect? ??Is it very sexy?"


    Ronan sighed lightly: "A lonely butt."


    The words seemed to mean something. Scarlett Johansson suddenly moved his **** and moved closer to Ronan: "But it''s also a fat and **** ass."


    The camera flashed by, and the **** buttocks disappeared from the screen.


    Scarlett Johansson stopped talking, but Ronan''s hand fell silently on Scarlett Johansson''s hand.


    As a famous Hollywood girl, Scarlett Johansson didn''t mean to refuse, but instead raised a little finger and gently scratched Ronan''s palm.


    An ambiguous atmosphere filled between the two.


    Speaking of playing ambiguously, the men and women in "Lost in Tokyo" really played to the extreme.


    As the time flows and the images flow, the audience will find that the original idea of ??the cyan movie has not taken an inch, but has become restrained and hazy.


    There is no sexiness that breaks the scale, there is no overly obvious temptation, not even a passion.


    There is only ambiguity, it can even be said that this ambiguity runs through the entire movie.


    Although most of the time in the movie, what you see is the loneliness of the hero and heroine: in order to earn two million yuan in advertising endorsements, the overwhelming actor Bob does not hesitate to stay away from his hometown and come to the strange Tokyo.


    In the case of language barriers and different cultures, I feel incompatible with loneliness.


    Charlotte, who had just graduated from university, entered the marriage very early, working to accompany her husband, and came to Tokyo, which was also unfamiliar.


    The husband, who was snoring, had trouble sleeping next to his pillow. He didn''t know where to go on a strange street. When he walked to a temple, he found that he didn''t feel anything. He couldn''t help but burst into tears during the phone call to his family.


    At the critical moment, the cumbersomeness of life surpasses the old and inherent boiling emotions of love. No matter how passionate love has ever been, everything is in vain, including reality and hope.


    So in an attempt to break through, but at the same time a little stubborn, avoiding becomes the best way.


    The liberation of space creates the reorganization of time at the same time, and this dual effect is easy to temporarily relieve everything.


    Both have their own lovers and their own families, but they are at a loss in a strange city and a strange culture together, and then they are alone, facing loneliness and enduring loneliness.


    So the two met in the process of relieving their loneliness, and they quickly mixed up as if they had found the same kind.


    They drank late at night together, wandered the streets of Tokyo together at night, sang and danced hoarsely with a group of people who actually couldn''t speak much, and ran together in the bleak streets to do some harmless destruction.


    They are like two young people who have finally found a partner, even if one is an uncle and the other is a girl, age is no longer the limit, and loneliness is no longer torture.


    In the process of eating, drinking and having fun together, they warmed each other and resisted loneliness together.


    These people can''t help thinking that in the next plot, they will definitely "sleep" together.


    What''s interesting is that they did sleep together, but they were just lying on a bed and chatting about life, and the romantic and passionate scenes that were expected did not happen.


    Even at the end of the film, the scene of "cultivating the true fruit" that many people expected did not happen, but the ambiguity was carried to the end.


    The film subtitles fell, Scarlett Johansson gently scratched Ronan''s palm and said, "Is it disappointed?"


    Ronan¡¯s hand is already on Scarlett Johansson¡¯s leg. Compared with the **** upper body, Scarlett Johansson¡¯s legs are a bit shorter and thicker, but in the beauty of his nineteen-year-old youth, These can be ignored.


    Thanks to the precocious nature of Caucasians, today''s Scarlett Johansson has begun to enter the peak period of body and appearance.


    Some white women, especially those who are more indulgent, tend to age very quickly after they are thirty years old.


    Movies have always created an ambiguous atmosphere, and similar ambiguities seem to permeate between Ronan and Scarlett Johansson.


    Hearing Scarlett Johansson¡¯s question, Ronan replied slowly: ¡°I originally thought that the movie would continue the **** and seductive style of the opening scene. There was even a hint of other movie-watching expectations. Open up to feast your eyes."


    Scarlett Johansson knew that Ronan was talking about the **** **** at the beginning, and said, "Ronan, are you in love with me?"


    "Love or ambiguity, it doesn''t really matter." Ronan seems to be talking about Bob and Charlotte in the movie: "The important thing is that the two have a time together, a happy time."


    The subtitles ended, and there was enthusiastic applause. After Scarlett Johansson stood up, but did not move, looked at Ronan and said: "It is precisely because of this ambiguity that each other is lost."


    Ronan saw that the time was right, and once again said, "I really hope to be more open."


    Scarlett Johansson did not refuse: "It is only open to you tonight." She added with regret: "If you have a beard, you should be older."


    Someone came over to congratulate the crew and congratulate Sophia Coppola one after another. Almost everyone was surrounded by the female director, but few people here paid attention.


    The movie premiere is over, there is no need to stay here anymore.


    Ronan didn''t hesitate, he pulled Scarlett Johansson and walked away, saying, "My dear, you can call me uncle, I won''t care."


    Scarlett Johansson walked tightly, followed Ronan into the safe passage next to him, and deliberately said: "Is it okay to call Dad?"


    Ronan shrugged: "Whatever you want."


    From the first contact to the present, everything shows that Scarlett Johansson is courageous, dare to play, and has an open personality, and will be a good partner.


    Ronan took out his cell phone and dialed David''s number: "Drive the car to the back door, I want to go back to the hotel immediately."


    David over there immediately replied: "One minute!"


    Out of the screening hall, Scarlett Johansson deliberately took Ronan to find a place for him to enjoy the opening shots of the movie alone, but the theater held its premiere today, and there were a lot of staff coming and going.


    The style is bold and unrestrained, but Scarlett Johansson has not yet opened up to the point of performing certain scenes in public.


    Despite the curious glances of the surrounding staff, many people probably recognized Scarlett Johansson as a female star. Ronan didn¡¯t care at all. He took Scarlett Johansson across a long corridor and walked around. At the back door of the theater, a black Mercedes-Benz car was parked in front of the door.


    This car is provided by the hotel. There is no front and rear baffles. Ronan can only stand his temper, patted the front seat, and said to David, "Back to the hotel!"


    David immediately started the car, UU read www.uuk¨¡nshu. Com flew towards the hotel.


    Cannes is not too big, and the film festival area is relatively concentrated. The hotel is not far from the theater. In just over three minutes, the black Mercedes Benz stopped at the entrance of the hotel.


    Ronan pulled Scarlett Johansson out of the car and walked into the hotel lobby without going to the elevator in the public area.


    "Come here." Ronan took her to the elevator dedicated to the presidential suite on the top floor. After pressing the button, the elevator opened immediately: "Let''s go to the top floor."


    Scarlett Johansson stepped into the elevator. Before he could see the layout of the elevator room clearly, Ronan was pressed against the back wall of the elevator.


    "Do you want to be here?" Scarlett Johansson did not resist.


    Ronan said, "This is the elevator for my suite, and the monitoring has been turned off."


    Scarlett Johansson laughed: "I haven''t tried in the elevator yet." She laughed: "Don''t you expect to be more open?"

 Chapter 464： Totally natural

    Movie history will remember the beginning of "Lost in Tokyo", and media reporters will always remember that at the post-screening press conference of "Lost in Tokyo", the heroine disappeared.


    The people who walked the red carpet for the premiere obviously disappeared after a screening.


    What''s even more bizarre is that Embassy Pictures, the publisher of "Lost in Tokyo", not only does not have the slightest tendency to get angry, but actively finds excuses for Scarlett Johansson.


    What a weird thing, isn''t it?


    At this moment, the heroine, lying on the sofa, poses the opening shot of "Lost in Tokyo", showing the round curves of the young girl.


    Why is the chest and hips so big, the back is not thick at all, and the back lines are so beautiful?


    Appreciating the 19-year-old Scarlett''s mature and energetic body, can rush to the ambiguity and temptation, maybe wonder what she is thinking? What did she do before?


    These, Ronan can give the answer.


    Because he was deeply involved in it.


    How can no one pick ripe fruits? So Ronan stepped forward, just like the actor in the movie, giving Scarlett Johansson a hug.


    One is a playboy, and the other is a slutty girl in Hollywood. Of course, she is not as passionate as in movies, but only by courtesy.


    How to describe this hug?


    This is a warm embrace, this is a embrace with a righteous backstab.


    In the hug, there is the touch of explosion, there is me in you, there is my existence in you, and the temperature of dew drops and friction.


    It makes people more sunny and courageous to face people''s hearts directly.


    Listen to this girl, because she is half the world, like honey.


    Of course, only this one night, Scarlett Johansson equals half of the world.


    After getting up the next day, the so-called half of the world collapsed naturally.


    After washing, Scarlett Johansson took Ronan to the elevator and said: "The lonely **** is comforted, but before I leave, I want to do it again."


    Ronan lifted her chin directly: "My dear, your request will be met."


    Scarlett Johansson presses the elevator button: "Let''s enter the elevator." She really knows how to play: "It feels very special in the elevator, especially when the elevator is running."


    How could Ronan refuse? How could he refuse?


    When everything was over and Ronan took Scarlett Johansson out of the elevator, he could clearly feel that he had achieved two remarkable achievements.


    "Your righteous backstab skill plus two! You have obtained the reins of Swift Scarlett!"


    Before going downstairs, Ronan made a special call to send someone a dress suitable for Scarlett Johansson, and asked the housekeeper to clean up the dress that was almost torn last night.


    This dress was rented by Scarlett Johansson, Ronan asked David to deal with related purchase compensation matters.


    Afterwards, the two came to the hotel restaurant for breakfast, and many people''s curious eyes fell on Ronan and Scarlett Johansson.


    Ronan didn''t care, Scarlett Johansson seemed to be used to it.


    Looking for a secluded table for breakfast, Ronan said, "In fact, we can eat in the suite."


    Scarlett Johansson straightened the neckline of the tight-fitting T-shirt and said, "I still like to be a little lively." She winked at Ronan deliberately: "You have to come again after breakfast. I can''t hold it anymore."


    Ronan rubbed his waist easily and said, "I can''t hold it anymore."


    Scarlett Johansson couldn''t help laughing, with a hint of hoarseness in her laughter, and said, "To be honest, I still like more mature men."


    "Am I immature?" Ronan asked, "Do you think I''m a hairy boy?"


    Scarlett Johansson shook his head: "You speak, do things, and have a very mature personality. This is what attracts me the most. But what do you say about your face? Too young..."


    Ronan was a little speechless, and could only say that Scarlett Johansson was really an uncle when he was young.


    Scarlett Johansson added: "Who can say that Hollywood''s youngest film company owner is immature?"


    Ronan swallowed the food in his mouth and said casually, "I am not the youngest."


    Scarlett Johansson replied: "But it is definitely the most successful one under thirty." She seemed to mean something: "Let me think about what successful films you have launched, seem to be still on the Oscars. gain something¡­¡­"


    Ronan is not an idiot. He has already prepared in some respects. He asked, "Scarlett, do you have a wish you want to achieve recently?"


    "I imagine." Scarlett Johansson tilted her head to look at Ronan, and said for a long time: "Ronan, what do you think of my performance in "Lost in Tokyo"?"


    Ronan gave a thumbs up and did not hesitate to praise: "It''s very good and natural, not worse than Nicole Kidman, who won the Oscar for Best Actress this year."


    Scarlett Johansson smiled happily and said confidently: "I also think I did a good job."


    This is not the first time Ronan has faced this situation. It can be said that he is quite experienced, and said slowly: "I have already greeted the Embassy Pictures, and they will do their best to run the award for the best actress for "Lost in Tokyo". "


    Since Embassy Pictures operates "Lost in Tokyo" to participate in the film festival competition unit, the goal at the beginning is the Palme d¡¯Or, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress and other awards. It is really difficult to get Palme d¡¯Or, after all, this is France. , Not Los Angeles Hollywood.


    But for other awards, try to get one or two.


    This is also very beneficial to the subsequent publicity and distribution of the film.


    Scarlett Johansson is very self-aware: "I don''t think the Cannes Film Festival will like Hollywood actresses, especially blonde actresses like me."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It doesn''t matter, there will be an Oscar at the end of the year. Scarlett, I am a producer, and we have many opportunities for cooperation in the future."


    "Yes." Scarlett Johansson had patience in an instant: "Ronan, I like to work with you."


    Ronan picked up the milk glass and toasted Scarlett Johansson: "For us to have more cooperation in the future."


    "Cheers." Scarlett Johansson picked up her water glass and touched Ronan.


    Ronan took a sip of milk and ate with Scarlett Johansson.


    There will definitely be cooperation in the future, such as Black Widow.


    After breakfast, Ronan asked the driver David to send Scarlett Johansson to Marina Pier. The crew of "Lost Tokyo" had an event there at noon. As the heroine, Scarlett Johansson was absent from yesterday¡¯s post-screening news. At the press conference, it is impossible not to participate in any promotional activities.


    Besides, even if you want to continue doing something, there is time at night.


    Going back to the room upstairs and changing into formal clothes, Ronan asked him to clean the bedroom, leaving countless traces of battle last night, such as the bath water in the bathtub.


    Unfortunately, Scarlett Johansson is not well-known, otherwise she could sell her bath water to those who want to drink it.


    It seems that someone once said that they want to drink Scarlett Johansson¡¯s bath water...


    Scarlett Johansson, at the peak of her appearance and figure, seems to have many die-hard fans, even celebrities.


    In the future, Scarlett Johansson will age rapidly, in addition to being born to white women, it also has a certain relationship with having children.


    No matter what kind of skin color women, after giving birth, especially older women, there will be obvious aging, which is the natural law of mankind.


    As for those women who are older and whose pictures taken after giving birth are still as beautiful as before, they can only say that they have the essence of the four great magic arts in Asia.


    Hollywood stars use the four major sorceries in Asia to be unambiguous and even more technical.


    For example, the fat phoenix used to have two elephant legs turned into small bamboo poles in some promotional photos...


    The development of technology, the ultra-high-definition lens brought about, also spawned the proliferation of sorcery in the entertainment circle.


    The actresses of the golden age of Hollywood look bright and beautiful in both photos and shots, without any defects in their skin and face.


    It is not ruled out that individual people are naturally beautiful, but when it comes to the overall quality, it may not be much better than it is now.


    Because those actresses are lucky to be born in an era without high-definition camera lenses.


    With the advent of high-definition lenses, it can capture any pore on a human face. It is not easy to keep beautiful in front of the high-definition lens.


    The four great witchcraft came into being naturally and developed rapidly, and they continued to teach them. Anyone who received it, no matter how ugly and earth-shaking, could instantly become a fairy and descend into the world.


    The love of beauty is common to everyone, and confidantes are so easy to get, so naturally they are eager for them.


    "Bright eyes and white teeth" are easy to obtain, "natural beauty" is hard to find; "beautiful posture" is plastic, and "beauty and grace" is hard to practice.


    To a certain extent, this is a face-seeking world, and "beauty" is the VIP pass of this world. On the road of life, no matter if you make friends, apply for a job, or blind date, you have the right to go as long as you show this card.


    As a result, some people were disfigured for plastic surgery, some were inducing vomiting for dieting, and the beauties who lacked recognition came and went like a horse watching.


    Ronan went out of the hotel instead of participating in the "Lost in Tokyo" event, but came to the trade exhibition area of ??the Cannes Film Festival, looking for films that may have value.


    This is a very unfamiliar film festival, because from the competition unit to the screening, to the film fair, there are too few films that can remember their names.


    In the competition section, in addition to "Lost in Tokyo" released by Embassy Pictures, Ronan''s only film with impression was "Mysterious River" directed by Clint Eastwood.


    I vaguely remember that this film gave Sean Penn an Oscar winner.


    Ronan did not encounter any other impressive films. The Embassy Pictures also had film experts and professional buyers participating in the film festival. Those literary and artistic films worth only more than one hundred and two million US dollars were not worth his personal shots.


    In my impression, "Fahrenheit 911", the most controversial Palme d''Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival in the past two years, did not appear.


    Ronan did not leave Cannes immediately. On the one hand, he had just had a hot fight with Scarlett Johansson, and he had a long-lost sense of freshness; on the other hand, Tony Koch came to Cannes from Berlin and came to see him.

 Chapter 465： Eavesdropping subject

    At Nice Cote d¡¯Azur International Airport, a Dassault Falcon business jet slowly entered the apron, and then the hatch opened. Tony Koch took the lead to get off, followed by a few entourages.


    Ronan greeted him and gave Tony Koch a strong hug.


    "It''s been a long time, Ronan." Tony Koch separated from Ronan and said, "You look refreshed."


    He lowered his voice: "I heard that, you have so many beautiful female stars."


    Ronan didn''t answer him at all, looked at the Dassault Falcon behind, and said, "You can, even private jets are available."


    Tony Koch smiled embarrassedly, and said, "Used to fill the front."


    Ronan led Tony Koch and his group to the nearby motorcade: "Say in the car, we have to go to Cannes."


    Although it is very famous, Cannes is a veritable seaside town without an airport. Those who come by plane must disembark at the airport in Nice and then transfer to a car.


    Ronan and Tony Koch got in the same car.


    "Brought so many people?" Ronan looked back at the car behind: "It doesn''t look like a bodyguard, isn''t it a secretary? When did you use a male secretary?"


    Tony Koch deliberately sold off: "Wait to Cannes to introduce you to it, a surprise."


    Ronan and him are old friends, so he spit out directly: "Don''t be frightened."


    Tony Koch couldn''t help laughing: "Is it so unreliable for me to do things?"


    Ronan put away the joke and talked about the business: "In the next two years, while keeping small and medium-sized productions in progress, I will start to invest more than 100 million US dollars in large-scale production projects. There may be more than three movies per year. You are fine. Right?"


    Tony Koch knew that Ronan was talking about tax rebates, and said: "We give priority to guaranteeing large projects." He explained: "Koch Pictures cannot get too many tax rebates. Large projects can predict high amounts. Income, a 10% tax rebate can bring high income."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Germany¡¯s tax rebates are attractive. In addition to the high estimated income of 10%, pre-payment of tax rebates is also very rare in other countries and regions.


    You can get a tax refund before the film is filmed. This is a good thing that only Germany has.


    Relativity Entertainment has cooperated with Koch Films for many years and has formed a mature and effective operating mechanism in this regard, without Ronan bothering about it.


    Tony Koch added: "Koch Pictures is now well-known in Germany and even in several surrounding countries. Raising funds is not a problem."


    Ronan asked directly: "How much money do you expect to raise for the Pacific Film Foundation in the next two years?"


    "One hundred million euros per year is not a problem." Tony Koch said: "I will talk to Scott Swift about specific foundation investments in the second half of the year."


    Ronan said, "The foundation can give Koch Pictures 13% interest, which is the highest."


    Tony Koch laughed: "I know, you have always taken care of me."


    Today, Koch Films, like island countries, South Korea and India, is also an important source of funds raised by the Pacific Film Foundation. Tony Koch relies on Hollywood business and makes a lot of money using legal financial operations.


    Relativity Entertainment and his Koch Films can be said to be both prosperous.


    Ronan said again: "How much financing is available on your side, I can eat it here."


    Tony Koch said with emotion: "Ronan, it''s only a few years now? Your career is getting bigger and bigger."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Your career is also getting bigger."


    "I don''t have the ambitions of yours." Tony Koch said while gestures: "Expanding scale and entering an unfamiliar industry means huge risks. Koch Pictures is doing well now, and I don''t want to take the risk."


    He added: "The money I earn is basically used to buy airplanes and other consumption, unlike your company, which constantly invests profits in new businesses."


    Ronan shrugged: "Your lifestyle is not bad, and I am envious."


    Tony Koch repeats the old saying: "Are there any Hollywood stars introduced to me?"


    "No in Hollywood." Ronan said casually: "There will be a banquet in the Angel Pavilion Film Industry, and there will be many stars attending."


    For women, Tony Koch is more straightforward than Ronan: "I like to throw a sum of money, so that those high-ranking female stars can become obedient little pets."


    Ronan shook his head: "If you do this, all you can get are little stars."


    Those big stars, throwing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, may not even look at them.


    Little stars and first-line stars are completely two kinds of existence.


    Having said that, even Ronan has never used his role to attract a line of popular female celebrities. The ones who honestly engage with him are all future female stars who have just become famous or have not yet become famous.


    People like Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway are reluctant to say that they are second-tier stars.


    There is no shortage of roles and opportunities for popular first-line stars.


    Back in Cannes, Tony Koch officially introduced Ronan to a German man who looked at most thirty years old.


    "Ronan, this is Florian Henkel von Donasma. I used to be a screenwriter and now I am interested in becoming a director." Toni Koch solemnly introduced: "Florian, this is The president of the American Relativity Entertainment Group is also my good friend, the famous producer Ronan Anderson."


    This very typical German name sounds strange, but Ronan still shook hands with him very politely: "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Donasma."


    To be honest, the German director, Ronan, knew Roland Emmerich and Uvi Bauer.


    Florian-Donasma hurriedly said in unfluent English: "It''s an honor to know you, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan exchanged greetings with him, but his eyes turned to Tony Koch. Tony Koch must be more than just introducing him to Florian Donasma.


    Tony Koch said directly: "Florian wrote a script himself and wanted to direct it personally. He was looking for investment everywhere in Germany and found Koch Pictures. Ronan, you know, I''m not very good at these. I think his script is a bit interesting, so I just brought him over to see you to see if you are interested in investing."


    Ronan¡¯s gaze shifted to Florian Donasma. Florian Donasma was very honest and said: ¡°I have participated in the writing of several scripts before, and I have not directed any movies. I wanted to direct my own script for the second time. The German film companies lacked trust in me. They refused to give millions of dollars to a new director."


    He looked at Ronan and said, "I hope you can spare some time and listen to me talk about this project."


    Ronan said, "Yes."


    The embarrassment and difficulty of the new director, he certainly knows that the investment of several million dollars is not a small number for any company.


    But Tony Kochken brought him over, indicating that Tony Koch thought the script he wrote was interesting to read.


    Given that Tony Koch introduced the project "Resident Evil" last time, Ronan still has some confidence in Tony Koch''s vision.


    "I don''t know if you have seen "Goodbye Lenin", which began to be released in Europe in February?" Florian Donasma said with some caution: "The story I wrote is a bit similar to "Goodbye Lenin". Tells about the society at the end of East Germany."


    Ronan shook his head: "I haven''t seen "Goodbye Lenin" you said.


    Even at the present point, he still maintains the habit of reading a lot of films, but European films are indeed very few, and the pure German films he has seen in the past two years are extremely limited.


    Florian-Donasma was a bit embarrassed, but it quickly became apparent that most European film practitioners despise Hollywood. Why don''t many Hollywood producers look down on European films?


    The film development between the two places has already seen a serious polarization.


    Florian Donasma can¡¯t tell which way is right. He only knows that European films would be unsustainable if they were not supported by various government policies and funds every year.


    In Hollywood, movies are only relatively pure commercial activities.


    If you can make a profit, you can survive;


    Survival of the fittest, speak with the market.


    In the eyes of Florian-Donasma, both have their own advantages and disadvantages.


    "The script I wrote is a story about eavesdropping." Florian Donasma hurriedly ended the cranky thinking in his head. No matter how elegant the art of the film, no matter how profound the social problems it reflects, and no investment can be found, then It''s just a fantasy. He said to Ronan: "The story took place in East Germany in 1984. A lonely middle-aged man suffered from Stockholm-like syndrome as a secret policeman. I chose such a profound year and put a kind of old age. The ubiquitous atmosphere of the eldest brother was brought to East Germany after World War II. The senior leaders in East Germany were worried that intellectuals could communicate with West Germany through artistic creation, leaking national conditions and disintegrating people¡¯s hearts, and ordered the Ministry of National Security to monitor all writers..."


    Ronan''s expression gradually became serious, an eavesdropping subject? A story about East Germany?


    Florian-Donasma continued: "The story happened in Berlin, which belongs to East GermanyThe people of all East Germany are controlled by the 100,000 Stasi secret police, and there are twenty Thousands of whistleblowers, their goal is to know every detail of other people¡¯s lives."


    Tony Koch looked at Ronan and did not speak.


    Ronan was also silent, waiting for Florian-Donasma to continue talking.


    Florian-Donasma coughed softly twice and said: "I want to use a movie to reflect the cold and solemn social tone of that period of special historical background, and to integrate the characteristics of the East German terror period. It embodies the warmth and true glory of humanity."


    Tony Koch suddenly interjected: "Although the wall in Berlin has fallen, there are still many walls that have not fallen."


    Ronan understood the meaning of this sentence, did not think much, and said, "Mr. Donasma, can I read the script?"


    Florian-Donasma was overjoyed. The American producer on the opposite side wanted to read the script, indicating that he already had some interest!

 Chapter 466： Jury Prize

    After browsing the script roughly, Ronan has determined that this is a film he has ever seen, called "Eavesdropping Storm." Because of the slow tempo of the film and the heavy gray theme, I couldn''t hold on to less than one-third of the first time I watched it and gave up.


    I watched it two more times later, but I didn''t really finish it once. I probably didn''t have the right appetite. I always saw the beginning and didn''t want to watch the end.


    In the end, I dragged fast forward and watched the ending.


    The film roughly tells the story of an East German secret police eavesdropper who turned from an eavesdropper to a protector in the process of eavesdropping on an artist.


    If I remember correctly, this film won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.


    As for whether the director is Florian Donasma, Ronan has no impression at all.


    Seeing Ronan closing the script, Tony Koch asked directly: "Is this a good script?"


    Ronan smiled: "The theme is very profound, and there are profound cultural connotations behind the plot."


    Upon hearing this, Florian-Donasma was delighted. Is this an endorsement of her script?


    Tony Koch has known Ronan for many years and is also an old friend. Knowing the elements of his choice of film, he immediately said: "Is it valuable?"


    The theme is profound and connotative, and perhaps it can be eaten in Europe, but in Hollywood, it is basically of little use.


    Ronan looked at Florian Donasma: "Have you ever thought about it, how much money does it take to make this film?"


    Florian-Donasma immediately replied: "2 million euros..." As soon as he said the words, he thought of the rejections of the German companies before, and quickly changed his words: "2 million dollars is enough."


    Ronan nodded slightly and put the script aside. The production budget is not high, especially for the current relativity entertainment.


    If this kind of film had a budget of 10 million US dollars, he would refuse without hesitation.


    Because the type and theme of the film are determined, even if it is filmed and produced in Hollywood, even if the flowers are shot, the market is extremely limited.


    It is not difficult for anyone who knows a little about the movie market to see this.


    And the film will not have much market in North America, this film is estimated to be more popular in Europe.


    East and West Germany, as well as the Berlin Wall, were world-class hot events back then, but that was more than ten years ago. With Americans¡¯ forgetfulness and indifference to overseas, there may be very few people interested in such films.


    If you can gain something from the Oscars, the situation may be better.


    Ronan speculates based on his actual experience in operating movies in the past few years, if this film can get the best foreign language film Oscar as before, maybe the North American box office has the hope of hitting 10 million US dollars?


    It depends on luck.


    Then there is the overseas market.


    Audiences in Europe may be more interested. After running a few European awards, it is estimated that the box office in Europe will be higher than North America.


    And the revenue from the offline market...


    Two million dollars is worth a try.


    Ronan knows very well that this kind of typical literary and artistic film must be cautious when investing tens of millions of dollars. However, with the strength of relativity entertainment for 2 million dollars, it is completely possible to try.


    But the quality of the director is also a problem.


    "This script is well written." Ronan finished thinking and said to Florian Donasma: "But screenwriting and director are two professions. You don''t have past film works as a reference for director ability."


    Florian-Donasma hurriedly said: "Mr. Anderson, please believe me, I have mature and comprehensive considerations for this film!"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Mr. Donasma, I can buy your script first..."


    Florian-Donasma was a little anxious. He wrote this script just to be a director.


    What is the future of being a screenwriter? I don''t want to be a producer and director''s screenwriter. I have never been a qualified screenwriter.


    If this script is bought by a Hollywood company and taken back to the United States, can the director still have his turn to compete?


    Hollywood directors who are waiting for a chance to make their first come to the fore, as well as directors who suit their own scripting styles, may be able to catch a lot!


    Florian Donasma made a decisive move and said: "Mr. Anderson, I can personally call up a short film of about ten minutes. After you have watched the short film, you can decide whether I can be a director. ?"


    This kind of visualized short film works better reflect the true level of a director than the shooting and production plan. Ronan thought about it and said: "Yes. Mr. Donasma, next month you can go to Los Angeles, where there are more Perfect facilities also make it easier to convene personnel."


    Florian-Donasma said in his heart: "Okay! I''m going to Los Angeles."


    Ronan called Connie and asked her to lead Florian-Donasma to deal with the follow-up matters. Although US$2 million is not a big deal for Relativity Entertainment, no one¡¯s money comes from a strong wind. To get investment, you must show your value.


    "How is it?" Tony Koch said, "Ronan, I bring you another valuable movie project."


    Ronan said directly: "It may not be worth one-tenth of "Resident Evil"."


    Tony Koch said: "The two are not the same type."


    Ronan nodded: "If you want this film to be successful, it''s not enough to just shoot it well. You have to take the route of winning the prize.


    "Resident Evil" can be serialized, and friends have various offline peripherals. This film called "Eavesdropping Storm" is difficult to run a sequel, and the offline market only has the disc and playback copyright.


    And without heavyweight awards, this kind of film cannot have a good commercial market.


    There is no harm in this. The Embassy Film Industry is also constantly trying to redeem prizes. In the future distribution work, business and art must be grasped with both hands, and both hands must be hard.


    After chatting with Tony Koch a few words about his mother, Ronan remembered one thing. It seemed that in later Hong Kong movies, there were also eavesdropping themes. It seemed that he had shot several in a row, which is considered to be a Hong Kong movie. It''s a rare movie with vitality.


    The "Eavesdropping Storm" award is a future event, but the "Lost in Tokyo" award rush is in full swing. Compared with the Oscars with a large number of judges, the Cannes Film Festival''s awards are more affected by personal ideas.


    Even the power of the chairman of the jury can force a film to win awards.


    Quentin Tarantino once served as the chairman of the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival and the chairman of the Jury at the Venice Film Festival. Among the beneficiaries was Sophia, who had a few legs with Quentin. Coppola.


    The chairman of the jury for this session is Patrice Xiahou, a name quite unfamiliar to Ronan. Embassy Pictures has not had any dealings with him before, and there is no way to talk about human relations.


    Soon after "Lost in Tokyo" was released, the Embassy Pictures team had a judgment that Patrice Xiahou appreciates films with profound social significance and is not interested in love sketches and the like.


    Sofia Coppola''s "Lost in Tokyo", strictly speaking, has a typical love sketch style.


    Patrice Xiahou appreciates an American film called "Elephant."


    This film is about a serious school shooting in the United States in the late 1990s, a typical tragedy.


    Just as Americans like films that uncover the scars of other countries, French filmmakers, as representatives of European films, actually appreciate films that uncover the scars of the United States.


    These two countries have never dealt with it.


    Not to mention the opposition in the film.


    The famous Roman Polanski lives in France, and the French have never been wanted by the US Department of Justice.


    The reality is in front of us. The Embassy Pictures took the initiative to give up the Palme d¡¯Or, which has a very small chance of winning, and set the target for the Jury Award, the Best Director Award and the Best Actress Award.


    Public relations work in the media has never stopped.


    "The atmosphere and observation part of "Lost in Tokyo" is longer than the storytelling part. But you won''t mind: Sophia Coppola quietly maintains a depressive tone, there will be no second such movie. Unless genetics intervenes."


    Ronan, accompanied by Tony Koch, went to Berlin, visited the latest Koch Films, and then returned to Cannes to attend the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the festival.


    The influence of Embassy Pictures in France is far less than that of the Oscars. With the influence of the chairman of the jury, "Lost in Tokyo" did not win many awards.


    The Palme d''Or became the bag of "Elephant" as expected.


    There are rumors that some judges headed by Spielberg are not good for "Elephant", but Patricia Xiahou, as the chairman of the jury, strongly promoted the film''s award.


    "Elephant" director Gus Venterson also won the best director award.


    The best actress was won by Canadian Mary Josie Croze.


    Ronan II has never heard of this actress.


    It can only be said that the choice of the Cannes Film Festival is not friendly to Hollywood movies.


    Fortunately, "Lost in Tokyo" also gained something.


    With the efforts of Embassy Pictures, Sofia Coppola''s romantic comedy won the jury award.


    This is also a heavyweight award for Cannes films.


    There is a Cannes Film Festival jury award, which is also conducive to the operation of the awards behind "Lost in Tokyo" Because of participating in the Cannes Film Festival, "Lost in Tokyo" can no longer participate in competitions in Berlin and Venice. , The next heavyweight award will wait until the Toronto Film Festival in September.


    On the plane back to Los Angeles, Scarlett Johansson sat with Ronan.


    "You are still young." Ronan casually said comforting words: "There will be opportunities in the future."


    Scarlett Johansson said: "I think the French discriminates against Americans, especially in movies."


    Ronan said: "They have never looked down on Hollywood movies, it''s normal."


    Scarlett Johansson asked directly: "Do I hope to be nominated for an Oscar?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I will let Embassy Pictures declare to you. I can''t guarantee whether I can get the nomination."


    Scarlett Johansson leaned into Ronan''s ear: "I have some places you haven''t tried."

 Chapter 467： Conservative and cautious

    In front of Burbank ABC TV in Los Angeles, Matt Damon was surrounded by countless fans almost frantically as soon as he got out of the car.


    "Bourne!"


    "Bourne is here!"


    One by one, the autographs appeared near Matt Damon. Although the bodyguards tried to stop them, many people still handed the autographs to Matt Damon.


    "Bourne!" A female fan was almost fanatical: "Sign us!"


    Matt Damon took the autograph pen and signed her name on her notebook. The female fan looked at it and seemed very dissatisfied, and said loudly, "Born! Sign another Bourne''s name!"


    Hearing this, Matt Damon couldn¡¯t help but feel a little embarrassed, but he has a very good personality and knows that no matter what happens, he can¡¯t bother with his **** fans. In the autograph book, he wrote "Jason Bo Well" name.


    Matt Damon signed a few more fans. With the help of bodyguards, he slowly walked out of the crowd and entered the ABC TV station.


    The agent was already waiting here, hurriedly greeted him and said, "Matt, you are the hottest star this month."


    Even Keanu Reeves, who played "The Matrix 2", has less exposure than Matt Damon.


    Hearing what the agent said, Matt Damon smiled and said, "This is not entirely a good thing."


    Inexplicably, the agent asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Matt Damon lowered his voice and said, "I just signed seven names, and three of them asked me to sign Jason Byrne."


    The agent''s expression gradually became serious: "Has this point been reached?"


    Matt Damon said: "I am going to be solidified by the image of Jason Byrne, right?"


    "We need to pay attention." The agent accompanied Matt Damon to the TV station and said as he walked: "Matt, I suggest that you finish filming the third part and suspend the role of Jason Byrne."


    The agent is very clever, and Matt Damon is not a fool who only looks at the benefits in front of him, saying: "I will not continue to play Jason Byrne after filming the third part."


    "Your play style and image are very broad." The agent agreed: "You can''t be limited to one role."


    As soon as he finished his words, he saw George Clint of Shahai Entertainment walking towards him and hurriedly said hello: "Hi, George, are you here in person?"


    Matt Damon participated in the recording of the ABC TV program. Although there are factors to promote "The Bourne Shadow 2", it is not necessary for the executive officer of Shahai Entertainment to come in person?


    George Clint greeted Matt Damon first, and then said to his agent: "The company has an episode business with ABC TV."


    The agent was well-informed and asked, "The second season of "Grey''s Anatomy"?"


    George Clint nodded slightly: "The second season has already started filming, and the fall season will be broadcast, but I''m here this time, mainly to talk about the broadcast of animated series."


    "Animated series?" The agent was a little surprised.


    ""Peppa Pig"." George Clint said simply: "The one that won the best animated short film at the Oscars, we made it into an animated series, ready to be broadcast on ABC TV."


    The agent admired a little: "Shahai Entertainment''s business is getting more and more."


    George Clint smiled confidently and said: "There will be more in the future, "Peppa Pig" is just the beginning."


    After chatting, George Clint left here with other things to do.


    Matt Damon looked over there and said: "Maintain a good relationship with Relativity Entertainment, even if they don''t cooperate with "The Bourne Shadow", they also have other movie projects."


    The agent solemnly said: "I understand."


    George Grint just negotiated with ABC TV about the broadcast of "Peppa Pig".


    Although it won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, this animation series has also entered the attention of various TV stations, but Shahai Entertainment¡¯s animation work has not had any commercially successful animation production. "Little Pig Page" There is only a token dollar for the first broadcast authorization of a season.


    This 10,000 US dollars is of course only the copyright fee for the first broadcast, and does not involve any other copyrights, especially the surroundings.


    George Clint knows very well that if this kind of animated series is only broadcast on TV, it will almost lose money. The real profit lies in the surrounding areas.


    For example, "Transformers" and "Special Department", which Shahai Entertainment has long obtained the rights to film and television adaptation, and related animated series produced by Hasbro, in the early stage are paid for TV stations to broadcast, and the recovery of costs and profit depends entirely on toys and other peripherals. .


    It is no exaggeration to say that the animated series that have been filmed for many seasons are just promotional films for toys.


    The situation in "Little Pig Page" is different from "Transformers", but it is somewhat similar.


    The most important role of the first season is to promote and open up visibility.


    George Clint knows that ABC TV is not the best platform. The most suitable platform for super naive cartoons like Peppa Pig should be Disney Children''s Channel.


    However, it is basically impossible to cooperate with Disney Children''s Channel. On the one hand, Disney Children''s Channel basically only broadcasts works produced by Disney.


    On the other hand, if foreign works want to be broadcast on Disney Children''s Channel, they must sell the copyright to Disney.


    This is unacceptable by the theory of relativity and Shahai Entertainment anyway.


    Back at Shahai Entertainment, George Clint went directly to the animation studio, chatted with the person in charge, Chris Leonard, about the animation business, and then checked the progress of the new animation work.


    This is the ideas and materials provided by Ronan. The animation studio is making a short film called "Little Yellow Man".


    According to the plan, after the "Minions" short film finally joined forces, the animation studio will start the production of the first animated feature film, which is also the animation film "Despicable Me" featuring Minions.


    Originally, George Clint was still a little worried about the budget. If, like Pixar Studios, an animated feature film requires a budget of 150 million US dollars, the risk may be too great.


    After all, this is the studio''s first animated feature film. Before considering success, one must first consider the risks and consequences of failure.


    But the plans submitted by the animation studio and Chris Leonard made George Clint a little relieved that the animation studio only needed 60 million dollars in budget to complete "Despicable Me".


    In this way, the risk is immediately reduced by more than half.


    Don¡¯t worry about funding. The Pacific Film Foundation and Shahai Entertainment have been cooperating for a long time.


    Scott Swift of the Pacific Film Foundation just met him last week. The second phase of financing from South Korea and island countries will soon be in place. Germany is said to have no less than 100 million euros this year. For investment, several foundations in India will also have financing in place.


    In addition, Scott Swift has been doing Jewish work, and negotiations with some investment institutions have come to an end. It will not take too long for the Pacific Film Foundation to obtain investment from the Jewish people.


    There is no problem with financing, so there is no need to worry about the production budget, and Shahai Entertainment''s various film projects can proceed smoothly.


    After dealing with the work at hand in the afternoon, George Clint met with Brian Lord of CAA again in the evening. Sandsea Entertainment is preparing a new film to cooperate with Will Smith. According to the legendary stockbroker and the real US Dream Chris Gardner''s experience is adapted from "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".


    Initially, Brian Lord wanted to facilitate the cooperation between Spielberg, CAA''s number one director client, and Relativity Entertainment, but both sides refused at the same time.


    CAA then recommended an Italian director named Gabriel Mugino, who won the Audience Choice Award at the Saint Denis Film Festival. He was a director signed by the International Department of CAA last year. He is very powerful in directing feature films.


    George Clint came over and discussed the possibility of Gabriel Muccino with Brian Lord.


    The Italian director has directed four feature films before, and is quite qualified, and is considered a good candidate.


    In addition, George Clint needs to synthesize Will Smith''s opinions.


    Not only will the superstar Will Smith serve as a producer, but also Will Smith''s vision of selecting films and watching directors, judging from his success in recent years, seems to be good.


    The talk with Brian Lord went smoothly. The next day, we routinely informed Will Smith, and dealt with many sequel movie projects that were either in preparation or had already started shooting.


    This year, Shahai Entertainment has four or five sequel films produced. George Clint has always implemented Ronan''s philosophy. The sequel must be appropriately innovated based on the successful model.


    The company''s successively successful sequel movies have proved the correctness of this one time and time again.


    As for the sequel to overthrow the previous success model with huge risks and comprehensive innovation? A fool would do that.


    The previous movie finally attracted a large audience and added a lot of new content without taking the inherent fans seriously.


    Instead of making disruptive innovations in the sequel, it is better to shoot a new movie with innovative content.


    George Clint is the operator of Shahai Entertainment and must guarantee the company''s performance.


    Others don¡¯t say that the Paul Greengrass he knows is actually a disruptive director who pays great attention to innovation, but "The Bournemouth 2" has followed the successful model of "The Bournemouth 1", even though Ronan gave a great With his trust, he led the production of the sequel, and Paul Greengrass is still very conservative and cautious in his creation.


    Facts have proved that Paul Greengrass''s conservativeness is successful.


    "The Bourne Duty 2" has maintained a relatively stable box office trend since its release. Just entering June, the box office in North America has reached $231.2 million, and the global box office is close to $350 million.


    Thinking of this, George Clint received a call, and the team that went to the copyright office to register encountered an unexpected situation.

 Chapter 468： Filial son and daughter

    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan just got a news.


    The screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment and the lawyer Dinah Ampton, who assisted in handling related business, encountered some troubles when registering a new script with a museum background in the Copyright Office.


    The electronic archive search database newly established by the Copyright Bureau shows that the content of the script of "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" has a certain degree of similarity with an interrupted book.


    "This does not affect our registration. The script is going through the copyright registration process."


    After taking a sip of coffee, George Clint said to Ronan: "But the other party appeared far earlier than us. If entanglement occurs later, international lawsuits may arise."


    Ronan was curious: "Cut in? I don''t remember a similar interruption."


    He provided the outline of the script for "Museum Wonderful Night". At the beginning, I checked whether there is any content related to it in North America. Because I didn''t find it, I directly provided the story and related settings so that the screenwriting department could improve the script. , And then go to register the copyright.


    If there are related works, let Robert Lee buy the copyright in advance.


    George Clint simply said: "That chipped in is a Croatian work. It comes from a writer named Milan Trek. The copyright was registered in North America last year. Our previous search targets were basically related to North America. The copyright of the work, this time the copyright bureau¡¯s electronic database has been revised, and similar international works have been retrieved."


    Ronan nodded slightly and understood what was going on. It turned out to be a Croatian work!


    Who is okay to pay attention to the work of an unknown author in a small place?


    Many people have seen this peculiar movie "Wonderful Night at the Museum", and Ronan is no exception, but he knows that the film was made in a trilogy, and he is not sure if it is original. He originally thought that North America had no related literary works. It is an original movie, and now it seems that it should also be a member of the adapted movie.


    George Clint added: "I have had people contact the relevant publishing house and Milan Trek himself to purchase the rights to film and television adaptation. It is estimated that Croatian works can be dealt with at most 100,000 US dollars."


    "Yes." Ronan fully agreed: "It is better to spend a little copyright fee than to cause copyright disputes later."


    If the other party did not register the copyright in the United States, but "Museum Wonderful Night" preemptively registered the copyright, everything is easy to say, but the other party completed the copyright registration in the United States last year, the copyright procedure still needs to go a bit.


    George Clint got up and said, "I''ll go to Robert''s and ask him to find someone to talk about copyright. We must act quickly to avoid other accidents."


    Ronan sent him out of the office and came back to start making plans for "A Wonderful Night in the Museum."


    This is a family adventure comedy, the highest rating of the film cannot exceed the PG level, that is, a must-choice is a family-friendly movie of all ages.


    The director should be good at family comedy.


    As for the actors, remember that the leading actors are Ben Stiller and Robin Williams. You can continue to invite these two to participate in auditions.


    Of course, they will not be the only choice. Factors such as remuneration and appointments must also be considered.


    Actors who are like male protagonists must first choose someone who can sign a trilogy contract.


    In terms of release time, such a family movie is best placed on the holiday file, and next year¡¯s Thanksgiving or Christmas schedule is good.


    This film is not difficult to resonate. When many people were children, they probably had the idea of ??hiding in the museum before it closed. Imagine what wonderful things would happen after the museum closed.


    In some ways, this movie is similar to "Toy Story".


    At noon, George Clint asked to send Milan Trek''s illustration to Ronan, and Ronan looked around.


    This is an illustrated story about coaxing a child to sleep.


    Although the time, place, and characters are different, the general content is very similar. The previous "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" is most likely adapted from it.


    Ronan quickly completed the preliminary project plan and sent it to George Clint''s mailbox. The specific work of setting up the crew will be completed by the professional team of Shahai Entertainment.


    As far as the production budget is concerned, Ronan estimates that this film will cost at least 60 million US dollars to achieve the desired effect.


    Apart from anything else, it is only the salary of the staff. If Ben Stillerken signs the contract, his salary will start at tens of millions of dollars.


    Ben Stiller paid $10 million in "Meet Father-in-Law" a few years ago.


    A typical commercial movie like "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" cannot make star actors lower their pay.


    After lunch, Ronan came to Los Angeles Auto City and received the Rolls-Royce Phantom ordered at the Los Angeles International Auto Show last year.


    This black Phantom plus the interior decoration cost Ronan nearly one million dollars.


    Ronan was also replaced again, the previous Bentley Elegant was replaced by a black Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    On the way back to Relativity Entertainment, Ronan is also considering that perhaps it is time to buy a private business jet next.


    He often goes out, not to mention overseas. Netflix has always been in the Silicon Valley area of ??San Francisco. The atmosphere here is also the most suitable for Netflix''s development.


    San Francisco is not close to Los Angeles. Ronan usually takes a flight. Although Highway One on the West Coast is known as one of the most scenic self-driving routes in the world, it takes six hours to drive a smooth road. It''s too late.


    Moreover, the road conditions are not very good, and there is a certain degree of danger.


    After careful consideration, Ronan felt that maybe he could buy a helicopter first. In the future world, there will be an apron, which has been idle. The industrial park where Netflix¡¯s newly-replaced office complex is located is also specially prepared for the bosses. The apron is more convenient for lifting.


    The black Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped in front of the company building. Ronan just got out of the car, and a Ford drove up behind him. He hurriedly got on and off from the back seat and ran towards Ronan.


    "Hi, Ronan." Uvi-Bauer smiled and trembled: "You just came back? What a coincidence."


    Ronan looked at Wubao, who was more like a boxer, and said, "Yes, I just came back from the Motor City."


    Uvi-Bauer''s eyes immediately fell on the Rolls-Royce Phantom, and said: "This is the new car just mentioned? This is my dream!"


    There is a saying that the car is the man''s second wife, and Uvi-Bauer took a few more glances, somewhat envious.


    But in Ronan''s eyes, the car is just a means of transportation, saying: "The lower movies are selling well, you can also buy one."


    Uvi-Bauer couldn''t help laughing and said, "I''ll talk about it then."


    Ronan pointed to the office building: "What are you doing?" Seeing Uvi-Bauer nodded, he said again: "Let''s go, let''s go up and say."


    Uvi-Bauer hurriedly followed. Before leaving, he glanced at the black phantom reluctantly, and muttered in his heart: "When "Dungeon Siege" sells out and gets the box office bonus, I will buy two cars at once. One in Germany and one in Los Angeles!"


    When he came to the company and entered the office, Ronan asked Uvi Bauer to bring coffee.


    Ronan was not polite, and asked directly, "Uvi, what''s the matter if you come here this time?"


    Uvi-Bauer smiled and said: "The post-production of "Dungeon Siege" is almost complete. I want to ask, when do you have time, go and watch the movie I edited."


    Ronan thought for a while and asked, "How long will it take to complete it?"


    "Another half a month." Uvi-Bauer was very honest when facing Ronan: "The editing has been completed, but the addition of subtitles and soundtracks, as well as sound effects editing, will take some time."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Well, after the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean" in July, I will hold an internal preview for "Dungeon Siege."


    A few days ago, Wen Ziren called him. The filming of "Saw Fright" has been finished, and post-production has begun. At that time, two days can be spared to hold internal trials for "Dungeon Siege" and "Saw Fright". Screening.


    Only when there is contrast can a clearer judgment be formed, and only then can people know the importance of propaganda to "Dungeon Siege".


    "Okay." Uvi-Bauer said with a smile: "Determine the specific date then and let me know in advance."


    Ronan gave encouragement appropriately: "Uvi, you did a good job."


    Frankly speaking, apart from funding, Ronan and Embassy Pictures hardly interfered with Uvi Bauer and the crew of "Dungeon Siege". This film can almost be said to be the work of Uvi Bauer''s director.


    This is also Ronan''s original intention, because this film is not afraid of bad, it is not bad enough.


    It is estimated that no one will have any hope for the effect of a three million dollar epic game movie.


    Ronan has decided to notify the Embassy Pictures tomorrow and begin to formulate a specific Uvi-Bauer marketing plan.


    Wubao must become a star in the eyes of fans all over the world!


    Uvi-Bauer seemed to be encouraged and he was very motivated and said, "Ronan, this project is about to be completed, can we start planning new projects?"


    Ronan asked, "What game did you fancy again?"


    "It''s not a new game." Uvi-Bauer said with a smile: "It''s still a game that I used to fancy, Blizzard''s "Warcraft". They are going to release a new version this year. I got their test through friends. Version, the new version is called "The Frozen Throne", the background setting is very grand, epic story, especially the male protagonist Prince Alsace..."


    Ronan immediately understood what Uvi-Bauer was talking about, Lordaeron... No, the first dutiful son of Azeroth is coming out? By the way, there is the first filial daughter.


    A filial son and a filial daughter are a natural match.


    "Uvi, I said, as long as you can tell Blizzard to accept the copyright, the adaptation is not a problem." Ronan said: "This game can also be adapted by you."


    Uvi-Bauer obviously hasn''t given up his heart yet, and perhaps the epic story of "The Frozen Throne" moved him again: "When I finish "Dungeon Siege", I will go to Blizzard again."

 Chapter 469： Wait for time

    With Ronan¡¯s promise, Uvi-Bauer happily left Relativity Entertainment, just like the previous time, he plans to continue to Blizzard Mill.


    Uvi-Bauer believes that mainly perseverance and perseverance, he will be able to grind Blizzard, a stubborn iron rod that does not listen to persuasion, into a toothpick in his hand.


    Think about the plot of the first filial son and the first filial daughter, Wu Bao is passionate about a murder of his father himself, and an indifferent spectator on his father being killed. Such a plot is too epic!


    Especially the first filial daughter, the cross-racial love with orcs must be very marketable.


    Having said that, how can human beings compare to orcs?


    This shows that the first filial daughter is definitely the choice after careful consideration.


    So, I changed the dragon altogether.


    In the car where Uvi Bauer went back, he had already begun to think about the adaptation. If he could get the copyright of the adaptation from Blizzard, how much budget should Ronan have?


    The special effects of movies adapted from "Warcraft" can''t be worse than "Dungeon Siege", right? The production budget has to be $5 million! It may not be enough, but there is always a way to re-use the props and scenery of "Dungeon Siege", and those expensive war scenes can be used directly again.


    Uvi Bauer is confident that no one is more suitable for adapting this game into a movie than him.


    With the minimum budget, how many directors can shoot a game adaptation of a magical epic masterpiece?


    In June, the North American film market is still full of hustle and bustle, with a continuous stream of summer films.


    Disney-produced "Spicy Girl" was first released in June. As one of the heroines, Lindsay Lohan has not had the film "Mean Girl", but still has become a hot youth idol.


    People like Ronan simply don¡¯t understand. How could Lindsay Lohan, a face full of money spots that cannot be covered even with makeup and various photography techniques, become a beautiful girl in the mouth of the media and some fans?


    The aesthetics of this ghost animal version is really hard to look at.


    The tastes of men and women who see Lindsay Lohan''s mouth are not so heavy.


    Perhaps there is a disease in this world called severe freckles control.


    After five weeks of release of "The Bournemouth 2", the North American box office finally passed 250 million US dollars, but the box office trend is no longer stable, and the market potential is low.


    The response of the film in overseas markets has always been much worse than in North America, and now the global box office has just exceeded $400 million.


    But for purer action movies, this is already an extremely good box office result.


    However, in the movie market, "Finding Nemo", which was released at the end of May, is the only one.


    Pixar Studios¡¯s players have produced this animation production, setting a series of records, such as the US$70 million animation film North America opening weekend record, original film North America weekend opening record and so on.


    In the future, there will even be Hollywood stars who will get some other nicknames or nicknames for certain roles in movies.


    The animated films of Pixar Studios have also been translated into various general mobilizations on the other side of the Pacific.


    Ronan was very jealous of the Pixar studio, but although the conflicts within Disney and between Disney and Pixar and other companies have been evolving, they are relatively restrained in several aspects and have not completely erupted.


    "Although Disney faces many crises, there are many internal contradictions."


    In the office, Robert Iger, who is very familiar with Disney, said: "But Disney is still a behemoth, especially the background."


    Ronan recognizes this. As long as the copyrights of the cartoons in the Disney film library still exist, they can bring a steady stream of income.


    Robert Iger added: "Disney is the most suitable platform for animated films. We know this, and Steve Jobs also knows this."


    Ronan sighed: "The foundation of relativity entertainment is much worse than Disney."


    On the distribution of animated films and its peripheral channels, who can Hollywood compare to Disney?


    "Therefore, there is no problem within Disney. It is difficult for us to impress Steve Jobs." Robert Iger analyzed: "Even if Pixar studios generate more than two-thirds of the income from the animated feature film, they all fall on Disney. In his hand, Michael Eisner belittled Jobs in various ways, and Jobs still did not dare to break up with Disney rashly, because that meant that there might be uncontrollable risks."


    Ronan understood: "Disney''s internal problems are our only chance."


    Robert Iger said cautiously: "Yes, this is the only possible opportunity. Disney''s civil strife will make Jobs lose some of his confidence in Disney."


    "Bob, can we only wait?" Ronan waited too long: "Aren''t we going to do something?"


    Robert Iger quickly said: "No, don''t. I know Michael Eisner and Roy Disney too well. Once there are external threats, they will immediately unite and act in concert. This will only ease them. Contradictions, delay the outbreak of contradictions."


    Ronan said: "We still have to prepare in advance."


    Robert Iger added: "With the strength of Michael Eisner and the stubbornness of Roy Disney, the contradiction between the two forces will only become increasingly acute, and there will inevitably be a direct collision in the next three to five years. , Brought a very long period of turbulence to Disney."


    He smiled: "I left Disney, except that you moved me. This foreseeable future is also an important reason. No one can guarantee what the future will be after this turmoil."


    Ronan said a joke: "I also want to thank Michael Eisner and Roy Disney."


    Robert Iger reminded him: ¡°Ronan, one of the most important preparations is funding. In addition, we must make a difference in animated feature films, so that Jobs can see that Relativity Entertainment also has the ability to operate animated films and Its peripheral capabilities."


    Ronan nodded: "I understand." Before leaving Robert Iger''s office, he said again: "Next week is the premiere of "Summer in Jeans," don''t forget to attend."


    Embassy Pictures will release one or two movies every month starting in May. The highlight of June is undoubtedly "Summer of Jeans."


    As a youth idol movie belonging to summer, the most suitable schedule is also summer.


    The North American film market in June is still crowded. Except for the already-released "Hot Mommy", and then "The Day of the Day" which opened this weekend, next weekend there will be "Jeans in the Summer", a large-scale filming film.


    Then there are two first-line top productions, "The Hulk" produced and released by Universal Pictures, and the super dance film "Charlie Boy 2".


    Ang Lee has sent Ronan an invitation letter for the premiere, and Ronan also agreed to participate in the premiere of the film.


    In any case, this is a movie of great significance for Ronan and the entire Relativity Entertainment, and Ang Li may return to the embrace of Shahai Entertainment again.


    According to the news Ronan received, the progress of "The Hulk" is not optimistic. It is said that the senior management of Universal Pictures is extremely annoyed by Ang Lee.


    Tom Cruise talked with a senior executive of Universal Pictures. According to the news he received, Ang Lee''s "The Hulk" is a veritable author movie.


    Remove the element of the Hulk, it can be viewed as a literary film.


    Perhaps this will be one of the most thought-provoking superhero movies, but in the summer, especially "Spider-Man", the audience is full of expectations for Marvel superheroes, and the market prospects are really not good.


    Ronan had also persuaded Li Ang at the beginning, but Li Ang did not accept his opinion, and this kind of thing was reluctant.


    Moreover, in the circumstances of Ang Lee at the time, he himself took out a large amount of real money for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and won the Oscar for best foreign language film, and he urgently needed a high remuneration.


    After all, artists also need life, and often pursue a high-quality life.


    Ronan has prepared "Brokeback Mountain", but after "The Hulk" was filmed and produced, he is still full of doubts. Nowadays, the acceptance of homosexuality is not high, and even this type of movie theme is quite sensitive.


    I vaguely remember that "Brokeback Mountain" has also been criticized, and even conservative cities such as Utah directly refused to show it.


    This kind of film investment will not be very high, Ronan has the courage to try, but I don''t know if Li Ang has the courage to pick up the guide tube.


    Before the weekend, Ronan hosted a banquet at the Century City Hotel to welcome Bell Grylls and his party to Los Angeles.


    After finishing the rubber boat crossing the Atlantic Ocean, resting for another two months, and cooperating with the professionals of Shahai Entertainment to complete the related documentary editing, Bell Grylls came to Los Angeles and officially joined the crew of "Survival in the Wild" and participated in related preparations At work.


    Ronan has equipped Bell Grylls with many professional masters, such as a field survival expert who has retired from the military, and a camera crew who has filmed documentaries in the very prairie and Amazon rainforest.


    Of course, the most important thing is all kinds of insurance.


    Although there are corresponding safety measures to shoot this kind of film, the danger is still high Ronan asked Shahai Entertainment to insure all the main creators of the crew and the personnel involved in the filming.


    After all, these people will travel to deserts, wastelands, rainforests and glaciers and other dangerous areas to shoot at the latest by the end of this year. Accidents are not uncommon.


    According to the plan, by 2005, the man at the top of the food chain will appear in front of the audience.


    Taking advantage of the time before the release of "Jeans in Summer", Ronan went to Chicago again to personally watch the crew of "Batman: Hour of War" that had already been filmed.


    Christopher Nolan is busy shooting some street scenes, and Batman is about to usher in a new life.


    As the crew was full of work, Ronan did not invite any stars to attend the subsequent premiere. He stayed in the crew for five days, handled the business of some producers, and returned to Los Angeles.


    After returning, Ronan took Anne Hathaway in various famous shops for shopping. After all, her second movie as the heroine is about to be released.


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 Chapter 470： The beauty and power of friendship

    Youth idol movies have always been a popular category in Hollywood, and their audiences far exceed those of horror movies, because teenagers are always the main force in the movie market. The North American movie market has more than 60% of the box office, from the 25-year-old. The following audience groups.


    In this audience group, Anne Hathaway is somewhat famous, and "The Princess Diaries" made her very popular among teenagers.


    Moreover, in this era, there is still a market for princesses that look high and aggressive, and they will not be scolded and pretended as in six or seven years.


    Therefore, when Anne Hathaway walked on the red carpet for the premiere, she also felt the fan''s madness.


    This young actress from New York, as long as she doesn''t laugh, her image is definitely considered good.


    For a well-known actress, beauty is justice, and beauty is truth.


    When the wind goes smoothly, when the market needs are met, everything is correct. Even if one after another deliberately falls on the stage or the red carpet to gain attention, it will be considered a true temperament, and a face full of milk can also get widespread sympathy. .


    This is like the routine of youth idol movies.


    When the public is disgusted, you are the villain. No matter what you do or say, it is wrong.


    You laugh, being said to be contrived.


    You sing and are said to be hypocritical.


    You dance and are said to show off.


    All in all, whether you are laughing, crying, making a fuss, or whatever, it is disgusting.


    But your personality has always been like this, but there are completely different treatments before and after, and it becomes a market.


    Therefore, even if you are a star, you must keep pace with the times and meet the development needs of the market, otherwise you will only be eliminated.


    Ronan stood at the door of the theater, watching Anne Hathaway walk across the red carpet, and kept thinking about what would happen if Anne Hathaway fell on the red carpet now?


    According to the public opinion of this age, it is estimated that it is not true temperament, but silly, stupid and stupid abuse, right?


    I remember reading a piece of news. At that time, Anne Hathaway became one of the most hated female stars in American audiences. The New York Times made a questionnaire to ask readers: How can you not hate Anne Hathaway Servi?


    Readers answered: When she became Jennifer Lawrence!


    I don¡¯t know if Anne Hathaway at that time heard this, did she feel like she wanted to jump off the building?


    The market is so ruthless. Although Ronan hadn''t seen it before, he believed it a little bit. Maybe it won''t take too long for the Milk Girl to enjoy the same treatment as Anne Hathaway.


    Even the past glory and praise will become black spots in the future.


    Every time I speak like a rehearsal, pretend!


    If you don''t play a good role as a princess, you even went to make a **** scene, hypocritical!


    Still want to compare with Princess Grace, shameful!


    Not halfway through my life, I still want to have an autobiography, no way!


    Of course, Anne Hathaway at that time was indeed enough. It is said that when filming "The Intern", she returned the breakfast specially prepared for her by the crew four times in the morning. As for the reason, it has something to do with the Oriental Men''s Football Team. One fight.


    At first I disliked that the omelet was too raw, then said that the omelet was too cooked, and then that the omelet was too soft...


    The scale of the premiere is not large, and there are not many guests. After all, the overall investment of the film lies here, and the total budget for the production cost plus the announcement is only 20 million US dollars.


    Cost control is also the key to the profitability of this type of film.


    Ronan entered the theater and suddenly saw Robert Lee. He couldn''t help being curious: "Didn''t you go to Croatia?"


    Robert Lee is not in good spirits. It seems that he didn''t have a good rest. He said in a spirited manner: "I just rushed back to Los Angeles at noon today." He pointed to the movie poster: "The copyright I bought with my own hands, always watch the premiere. "


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing, and said, "You don''t have to rush like this."


    The two walked to the theater together, and Robert Lee added: "The copyright of the illustration, "Museum Night" was bought, for $50,000."


    Ronan nodded and said, "This way we will have no worries about making "A Wonderful Night at the Museum".


    The two came to the front of the theater and sat in the first row together. Robert Lee said: "The project is about to start. George is worried about changes, so I must let me go to Croatia."


    After talking about the conference, the crew also entered the theater. Anne Hathaway saw Ronan and came over and sat next to him.


    "Hi, Annie." Ronan praised: "You are so beautiful today."


    Anne Hathaway smiled: "I lose weight well, right?"


    Ronan looked at her collarbone exposed outside of her dress, felt that she could lay an egg, and said, "It''s not good to be too thin."


    Anne Hathaway said: "I can wear size 2 now."


    Hearing this, Ronan was speechless for a while. After a few years, will the current zero code become 2 again?


    The skinny beauty pursued by the fashion industry is simply evil.


    Many women with relatively large skeletons are indeed very beautiful clothes racks after being thin, but after taking off their clothes, they are not pleasing to the eye at all. They are more like being pressed on top of firewood. How can they enjoy it?


    But fashion has already formed a trend and will not change with personal will.


    "I think, Annie." Ronan told the truth: "You weren''t fat before, just right."


    Anne Hathaway didn¡¯t take Ronan¡¯s words seriously at all. Instead, she said with joy: "Tell you good news. After I lost weight, the agent contacted "VOGUE" again. Anna Wintour agreed with me. In the second half of the year, it appeared on the cover of "VOGUE"."


    What Ronan could say, so he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Annie." He remembered one thing: "The last time she chatted with your agent, she mentioned something, saying that Anna Wintour has a The assistant had a fight with her, resigned and left "VOGUE"?"


    "Yes." Anne Hathaway has been in close contact with Anna Wintour and "VOGUE" recently, and she has some understanding: "Ms. Wintour has very strict requirements at work, so many people cannot bear the pressure. , Especially her assistant."


    She thought for a while and said: "I have dealt with her the assistant who resigned this time, and I have a good impression of her, she seems to be called Lauren Weisberg, a very smart and capable woman."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Lauren Weisberg? When did she resign?"


    Anne Hathaway is strange: "Do you know her?"


    "I don''t know." Ronan shook his head.


    Anne Hathaway glanced at Ronan and said, "The last time I saw her was last month."


    Ronan nodded: "Do you have her contact information?"


    Although she was very curious in her heart, Anne Hathaway held back her question and said: "She is Ms. Wintour''s former assistant. My agent should have her contact information. If you need it, I will return it to you."


    Ronan smiled: "Yes."


    Anne Hathaway shrugged slightly, just feeling inexplicable.


    Ronan turned his head and whispered to Robert Lee: "Next week you will find time to go to New York again to find Anna Wintour''s former assistant."


    If I remember correctly, the book seems to have been written by this woman named Lauren Weisberg: "Ask her if she has ever worked with Anna Wintour as a semi-autobiographical idea."


    Robert Lee immediately noticed Ronan''s intention: "You want to adapt the movie."


    "The fashion circle is mysterious and glamorous, and the public is full of curiosity." Ronan whispered: "What happened around people like Anna Wintour should be of interest to many people."


    Robert Lee said: "Do you have any relevant information?"


    Ronan said: "When the premiere is over, you will have to ask someone to do the preliminary work. You can grasp the specifics according to actual conditions."


    For Robert Lee, he was assured enough that even if Lauren Weisberg had no plans to write for the time being, he could still encourage her to write.


    This is also a good thing for fame and fortune.


    Ronan and Robert Lee murmured for a while, and the movie began to show, and the two fell silent.


    Looking at the whole world, any youth film with girls as the protagonist seems to be unavoidable in intrigue "tearing" drama.


    For example, another project "Mean Girl" produced by Shahai Entertainment.


    In the future, like this type of film, it can be said that there is no tearing and no youth.


    But "Summer of Jeans" is obviously not in this rank.


    Strictly speaking, this is a movie about friendship and growth.


    The whole film has a rare fresh taste.


    It is rare because it is not as light as white water, nor is it at a loss or disorder and incomprehensible.


    The four little sisters have their own stories, but the outlines of the stories are clear, orderly, and cleverly connected.


    They have very different personalities, but they have become best friends.


    When shopping, they found a pair of jeans, which made the four sisters who are very different in shape suitable to wear.


    During the summer vacation at the age of 16, they separated for the first time to spend a summer without each other.


    This pair of jeans has become a token of their friendship and a testimony of their growth.


    The real magic of jeans is that it has witnessed everything in this summerthe season they grew up, and when everything changes, it can connect them together, no matter how far apart, they will always be there. Beside each other.


    The four sisters in this film also had quarrels. Their quarrels were justified and not inexplicable. Calm down. Everyone can face their mistakes and sincerely apologize to each other.


    True friendship allows quarrels and coercion, but also forgiveness and reconciliation.


    But the most important thing is that true friendship promotes growth and supports each other.


    "Summer in Jeans" is a movie strung up by the lower body. It is a story about growth and a youth idol that looks particularly fresh and clean.


    It makes people look at it and reminds of the beauty and power of friendship.


    The beauty of the story lies in the truth, the first love, the first loss, the first tragedy, and all the humor and the good time spent with friends, which all have experienced.

 Chapter 471： Only 3rd

    New York, Sunday''s Times Square was full of people, and a publicity campaign about "Jeans in Summer" was drawing to a close.


    The four most important actors in the film, four young and beautiful girls stood together arm in arm and were interviewed by the media.


    They smile like flowers, are enthusiastic and get along well, like sisters, as if they are telling everyone the beauty of friendship.


    An entertainment reporter from the "New York Times" is interviewing them.


    The female reporter asked, "Excuse me, why did you take this role in the first place?"


    Alexis wanted to answer subconsciously, but thought of the crew''s arrangements, and could only continue to smile.


    In the brilliant smiles of the three girls, Anne Hathaway stepped forward and said: "Four unusual stories and characters are what impresses me the most. From this, I think of the movies that influenced my youth and even my career as an actress. "American Style Painting." I like all the characters in the story. I can find my shadow in them, and I think the audience is the same. There are no bad guys here, and all the characters are vivid and full of flesh and blood."


    She was beautiful in white, elegant and bright, and answered decently. In a short moment, Anne Hathaway attracted all the attention.


    Alexis still maintained his smile, but his smile gradually stiffened.


    Aibo Tablin snorted in his heart, thinking that Anne Hathaway was too hypocritical. No one in the circle knew that she could get this role because she climbed onto Ronan Anderson''s bed.


    Even if he thought so in his heart, Apoll Tablin still maintained a bright smile.


    Amelika Ferreira, who was holding her hand, was the most inconspicuous, and she could only stand silently on the edge, acting as a background board.


    But the eyes looking at the other three people kept turning, as if they had other ideas.


    No matter how many thoughts I have, I can only endure it.


    Among the four people, she is average-looking, has the smallest reputation, and has no background. It is a victory to stand here.


    The reporter continued to ask: "Annie, you have a very tacit understanding in the film. How did you achieve such a tacit understanding?"


    Anne Hathaway put a nice smile on her mouth and said, "Because we started from entering the crew, just like sisters."


    She looked at the three people on both sides. No matter what they thought, the three people immediately gathered around. The four girls were like the best friends in the world, hugging each other tightly.


    In the hug, Anne Hathaway said again: "We are sisters, we are good friends, we are very in harmony."


    Having said this, she quietly looked at Aibo-Tabrin, and Aibo-Tabrin hurriedly said: "Participating in this film, I will not forget it in this life, because it has brought me three good sisters."


    The four girls gathered in a circle and met each other to hug each other tightly. The photographers around were busy pressing the camera shutter to record the pictures of the sisters.


    A little bit apart, Anne Hathaway is still the absolute protagonist, saying: "Before the filming started, the producer Mr. Anderson invited us to join a special shopping trip. He gave us US$175 each, which can be found in a thrift store. We were free to shop for an afternoon in China, asking us to jointly find a suit of clothing suitable for the characters in the film for ourselves and each other. As a result, the four of us began to influence each other, like the inseparable protagonists in the film."


    Alexis, who has never had a chance to speak, hurriedly said: "Yes, this made the four of us become good friends as quickly as possible."


    Anne Hathaway took a look at her, slightly dissatisfied with the little actor who jumped out to grab the camera inexplicably.


    Amelika Ferreira also wanted to say something, but she hadn¡¯t spoken yet, Anne Hathaway winked at the person in charge of public relations of the crew next to him. Guan, the person in charge of public relations, felt that it was almost the same, and said quickly. : "Everyone, that''s all for today''s interview. If in doubt, we will have another event tomorrow."


    Hearing this, Amelika Ferreira felt aggrieved. Isn''t it just normal? Isn''t it pretty enough, don''t you even want to talk?


    Anne Hathaway is about to leave first, and the other girls are also closing their smiles. The person in charge of public relations lowers her voice and said, "It''s still a public place now!"


    The four girls became smiling again in an instant, and went off the stage like sisters, and walked into the temporary lounge behind.


    As soon as she entered the lounge, Anne Hathaway was the first to let go, without looking at other people, and went straight into her independent dressing room.


    The other three girls looked at Anne Hathaway in their eyes, with envy, jealousy, and even disdain.


    Then, their eyes fell on each other, their faces turned cold, and they walked away.


    Anne Hathaway simply cleaned up, merged with agent Maha Duckhill, got on the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle that had been waiting outside the door, and rushed to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.


    Sitting in a comfortable car, Anne Hathaway was in a pretty good mood. Since entering the crew of "Jeans of Summer", she has enjoyed top-notch treatment no matter the food, clothing, housing, transportation or the crew''s services.


    Anne Hathaway knows very well that her contribution to Ronan has always been rewarded.


    When the car drove onto the road, Maha Duckhill handed Anne Hathaway a glass of water and asked, "How well today?"


    Anne Hathaway took a sip from the straw and said, "It''s not bad, but those three people are a little bit blocked."


    Maha Dakhir reminded: "Don''t care, they just envy you."


    "It''s just three little characters. It''s worth my care?" Anne Hathaway is quite clear-headed: "Don''t worry, I won''t care about these little characters, and my goals and future are not what they can understand."


    She smiled: "I want to look forward, not backward, and care about them, don''t I take the initiative to go backwards?"


    Maha Dakhir is very pleased: "Annie, you are getting more mature."


    Anne Hathaway said, "It''s probably because I have been with Ronan for too long, and it has been affected a bit."


    Hearing her mention Ronan, Maha Dakhir tentatively asked, "How is it between you?"


    Anne Hathaway put the glass on the cup holder and said, "It''s still the same."


    Maha Dakhir patted her hand: "Annie, don''t think too much, you are still young."


    Anne Hathaway sighed softly. Being young means having capital and the capital to continue to attract Ronan.


    Don''t think about anything else, it''s useless to think, let''s seize the opportunity in front of you.


    Back to the hotel suite, I took a shower and called Ronan. Anne Hathaway waited patiently. It was early in the morning, and the box office of "Summer in Jeans" was coming out soon. Up.


    For more than a year, she has been by the side of a producer and the owner of a film company. She has the clearest understanding of the mentality of producers and investors. The artistic achievements and various awards of films or actors are not theirs at all. What they value is only one point, how much profit the film can bring.


    Film is an art, but investing and making films is a business.


    Actors who have no commercial value are never good actors in the eyes of the producers.


    Where is the commercial value of actors? Box office is the most direct proof.


    Anne Hathaway also wants to win a heavyweight award like the Oscar for Best Actor and Actress, but she knows that it is unlikely at this stage. The best way to improve her status and status is the commercial success of the film.


    Most actors who are rushing for awards do not want to get a high salary in commercial films after they get the award?


    Besides, awarding awards in the award season is also a business. Without investment, there is no public relations and publicity. Without public relations and publicity, the chance of winning is infinitely close to zero.


    There have been reports in the media that the newly promoted Oscar actress Nicole Kidman is negotiating a comedy called "A Fairy Wife in Home", which does not fit her usual style line at all. Why should we take such a film? ? Not that close to 20 million dollars in salary.


    And best actor Adrian Brody, it is said that he is going to play with a gorilla.


    These are understandable, after all, the various expenses they spent on Oscars also need to be paid back, right?


    Not long after zero o''clock, Maha Duckhill, whom Anne Hathaway had told beforehand, knocked on the door and walked in, holding a fax in his hand.


    "Does the box office data come out?" Anne Hathaway asked impatiently.


    Maha Dakhill handed the fax to Anne Hathaway and said: "The box office is okay, 2860 theaters, 13.78 million US dollars."


    Anne Hathaway calculated silently in her heart, and said: "The box office of a single library did not exceed $10,000..."


    She was still somewhat lost.


    Maha Dakhill couldn''t help laughing: "The production cost of the film was only 14 million US dollars, and the box office in the first week was almost the same as the production cost. This can be said to be a great success."


    Anne Hathaway¡¯s loss still comes from the comparison with Ronan¡¯s past films. After all, the box office of those films often went up to 20 million US dollars in the first weekend, and the first week of "The Bournemouth 2" even exceeded $80 million.


    "Is it the box office champion?" Anne Hathaway asked again.


    If you remember correctly, since last year, the films produced by Shahai Entertainment have won the box office championship consecutively.


    "No, it''s in third place." Maha Dakhir said slowly: "The box office champion is "Finding Nemo" by Pixar Studios, and the second place is "The Day of the Day" screened by Twentieth Century Fox in the second week. , But the difference in the box office of the three films is not that big, with a difference of less than one million dollars each.


    Anne Hathaway sighed and said: "The animated feature film released by Disney has a really stable trend."


    Maha Dakshiel smiled and said, "Annie, this "Summer of Jeans" can be said to be a success. The movie you starred in has sold two consecutive box office, which is enough to prove that you can enter the second-tier star level. Up."


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 Chapter 472： Pull people aboard

    After getting off the elevator, Maha Duckhill accompanied Anne Hathaway to the hotel lobby and saw Robert Lee beckoning in the rest area.


    "Why did he come?" Anne Hathaway asked curiously.


    Maha Dakhir said: "You go to the event first. I have something to do with Robert. I will look for you after we finish."


    Anne Hathaway knew that Robert Lee was one of Ronan''s most powerful trusted assistants, and did not ask much, and took the assistant out of the hotel.


    Maha Dakshiel came to the resting place, pulled the chair away and sat opposite Robert Lee.


    Robert Lee looked at his watch and asked, "Maha, is she not here yet?"


    "It''s almost here," Maha Dakhir said, "I just contacted Lauren before going downstairs, and the road was a little blocked."


    She couldn''t help being curious and asked, "What are you looking for Lauren for?"


    Robert Lee smiled: "Some movie business wants to talk to her."


    Upon hearing this vague answer, Maha Dakshiel did not ask any more questions.


    The two waited for a few minutes, when a blonde woman came over, Maha Dakhir quickly stood up and said, "Lauren, this way."


    Robert Lee looked over there. The blonde woman looked about twenty-five years old, just wearing a simple black T-shirt and dark jeans, but she felt like a fashionista.


    Maha Duckhill introduced Robert Lee at this time: "Robert, this is Miss Lauren Weisberg."


    Although he heard Maha Dakhill talk about the meeting before, Lauren Weisberg was still a little curious.


    Maha Duckhill also introduced: "Lauren, this is Robert Lee, he comes from Hollywood''s Relativity Entertainment Group, and Annie''s new film "Summer in Jeans" was shot and produced by this company."


    Robert Lee offered to shake her hands: "Hello."


    Lauren Weisberg responded politely: "Hello."


    Maha Dakhill interjected: "Lauren, Robert wants to talk to you about the film business. Annie is still waiting for me. I''ll buy you coffee another day."


    She confessed to Robert Lee again, and then left.


    Robert Lee invited Lauren Weisberg to sit down, and Lauren Weisberg asked directly: "Your company wants to talk to me about film business?"


    "Yes." Robert Lee smiled: "I heard that Miss Weisberg majored in literature?"


    Lauren Weisberg nodded, unable to help curiosity in his heart: "Do you want me to be a screenwriter?"


    Besides, she could not think of anything else.


    Robert Lee also didn¡¯t want to go in circles, saying: ¡°Some time ago, our company¡¯s producer Ronan Anderson heard Maha talk about something. Miss Weisberg worked with Anna Wintour for a while. Resigned because of disagreement?"


    Lauren Weisberg didn''t know who Ronan Anderson was, and just said: "I left last month."


    Robert Lee suddenly said: "It is a very rare experience to be able to work next to Ms. Anna Wintour. Have you ever thought of commemorating it in a special way?"


    "Special? Remembrance?" Lauren Weisberg seemed to think of something terrible, and said: "This is simply a nightmare. To be able to leave Anna Wintour alive, I think it is the mercy of God..."


    Seemingly realizing that it''s not good to say this in front of outsiders, Lauren Weisberg swallowed the rest of the words back into his stomach.


    Robert Lee had known some things before he came, and he was not surprised by Lauren Weisberg''s attitude. He smiled and said, "It seems that this is not a pleasant experience."


    Lauren Weisberg couldn''t help but said: "I don''t want to experience it a second time, and I don''t want to think about it again."


    Robert Lee frowned slightly, then stretched out, and said: "You have been wronged by Ms. Wintour, don''t you want to find a way to vent it?"


    Lauren Weisberg is a working woman, not stupid. He looked at Robert Lee and asked, "What are you planning to cooperate with me?"


    "I want to work with you in a movie." Robert Lee simply pointed out: "We want to adapt your experience of working with Ms. Anna Wintour into a movie."


    Lauren Weisberg couldn''t believe it: "What? Adapted the movie?"


    Although she has been in the fashion industry for more than a year, she has not had in-depth contact with Hollywood, and she is not aware of the possible market value of her own experience.


    Robert Lee said: "Relativity Entertainment intends to adapt this special experience of yours into a movie. Using you as the heroine prototype, you can also participate in screenwriting and consultant work."


    Hearing this, Lauren Weisberg''s first reaction was: "You need my authorization?"


    "Yes." Robert Lee said with a smile: "We will pay you a copyright fee."


    He added another heavyweight condition: "While adapting the movie, you can also write this special experience as a semi-autobiographical style. Relativity Entertainment has a long-term partnership with Random House, and publishing is not difficult."


    Lauren Weisberg studied literature. Which literature did not dream of publishing a book? Hearing that a book might be published, my heart immediately rang, as if a snare drum was constantly beating and beating.


    Robert Lee did some preparatory work before coming and knew how to get Lauren Weisberg on the ship.


    Some literary and artistic youths, especially those on the east coast, may scoff at the commercialization of Hollywood films, but they all want to publish books in their dreams.


    Lauren Weisberg is very young, but after all he worked as an assistant next to people like Anna Wintour, and also experienced workplace training, and soon suppressed his excitement.


    "Aren''t you kidding me?" Lauren Weisberg asked suspiciously.


    Robert Lee appeared to be particularly sincere: "As long as you agree, we can negotiate tomorrow and sign a legally binding cooperation contract."


    Lauren Weisberg quickly thought about it. This person was introduced by Maha Dakhill from CAA. He should undoubtedly come from Hollywood. Moreover, the Relativity Entertainment Company is very famous. It is not difficult to judge the truth or false after a little inquiries.


    Adapting a movie, publishing a book...


    At first, I wanted to be a writer, but later I realized that this road was not easy, so I lowered my goal and replaced my ideal job with a literary editor. As a result, by mistake, I became Anna Wintour¡¯s assistant.


    This is an opportunity to realize the original dream.


    But Lauren Weisberg still has some doubts, saying: "Anna Wintour is my former boss, or even the boss. When I leave the company, I write a book about the former boss, and it may involve some privacy. How to find a job later, will anyone dare to hire me?"


    The subtext of this statement is obvious, Relativity Entertainment is not only responsible for the next cooperation, but also for her future.


    Robert Lee couldn''t help laughing. The honed working women really have their own cleverness and are more pragmatic. They understand the simple truth that people only have dreams and can''t even eat salted fish.


    Indeed, this kind of writing to the boss is a taboo in the workplace.


    Robert Lee has a wealth of experience, and when he heard this, he came up with corresponding countermeasures, saying: "Miss Weisberg, please pardon me, these are not problems at all. If the film is published and the film is successful, you still have to consider Is it a matter of working for someone? You can be a full-time writer and be your own boss without thinking about working for someone else."


    Full-time writer? Lauren Weisberg suddenly realized that his vision and thoughts are indeed too narrow. If the adaptation of the film is really successful, he still needs to work for others?


    She thought of a person, Irene Brockovich, a very ordinary woman who was adapted into a movie because of a certain experience. Not only did she become famous at one stroke, she also founded her own business and became one of the most famous environmental protection fighters in the United States. Into the class of millions of dollars a year.


    Robert-Lee added: "Moreover, your autobiography, you can use other companies'' other things without your real name, and you can achieve the same effect and avoid some troubles."


    Lauren Weisberg nodded unconsciously, as if it was really feasible.


    "The films under Relativity Entertainment have a very high rate of success." Robert Lee added timely: "In recent years, the films produced and released by Relativity have basically all been successful. Miss Weisberg, such a low-risk, high-yield opportunity It¡¯s hard to find the next one if you miss it."


    Having said that, Lauren Weisberg no longer concealed it, took a deep breath, calmed down some excitement, and said: "Mr. Li, the beautiful future you describe is really touching and hard to refuse. "


    Robert Lee said with a smile: "Our relativity entertainment always pays attention to win-win."


    Lauren Weisberg nodded and said, "Mr. Lee, please allow me to think about it for a few days."


    This is no trivial matter She needs to inquire, at least understand the reputation and credibility of Relativity Entertainment, find a suitable negotiation agent and so on.


    "Yes." Robert Lee looked calm, took out his business card and handed it to Lauren Weisberg: "You think about it, and you can contact me at any time. I will stay in New York for five days."


    Lauren Weisberg collected the business card and said, "I will give you an answer within five days."


    Thanks to this experience as Anna Wintour, she can still find a few people who know a little bit about Hollywood.


    The two shook hands and said goodbye. Robert Lee kept sending Lauren Weisberg out of the hotel door, watching Lauren Weisberg getting in the taxi and leaving. He was very sure that Lauren Weisberg would definitely want to. Get on the ship of relativity entertainment.


    According to who, what medicine is customized, this is his time-tested method of negotiating copyright. Lauren Weisberg is a realistic female literary youth. The book and the bright future after the book are undoubtedly the most attractive.


    For negotiation, you are not afraid of asking too much, but the most afraid of not asking.

 Chapter 473： The most complicated superhero

    Three days later, Ronan received a call from Robert Lee in Los Angeles. Lauren Weisberg had agreed to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, and the two sides officially began cooperation negotiations.


    As long as the contract is signed, "The Devil Wearing Prada" will begin preliminary planning.


    The heroine must still be Anne Hathaway.


    No matter what, Ronan is very satisfied with Anne Hathaway.


    Young and beautiful, elegant temperament, **** figure, dedicated service, and no messy troubles.


    Although a little princess is sick, there can be no higher demands.


    After all, this is not looking for a girlfriend, and it is impossible for him to have too high demands on a temporary partner.


    For a supporting actress, the former actor candidate was Meryl Streep.


    This actress was considered by many to be a model star at the time, with impeccable acting skills, character and moral qualities.


    After the Harvey Weinstein incident is exposed, anyone who knows Hollywood a little bit can easily guess that the relationship between Meryl Streep and Harvey Weinstein will not be as simple as it seems.


    Moreover, things like Meryl Streep''s derailment and car shaking are not uncommon.


    But in Hollywood, character and moral quality have nothing to do with acting and commercial value, and these will not bring trouble to Ronan in inviting Meryl Streep.


    As a qualified film investor, when choosing directors and actors, the first consideration is never related to moral quality.


    Besides, Ronan doesn¡¯t have this kind of psychological cleanliness. Strictly speaking, he and Harvey Weinstein can be regarded as the same people, but he is better than Harvey Weinstein because he is very particular about producer and investment. Human professionalism.


    The biggest trouble with this film is probably Anna Wintour.


    I vaguely remember that when the filming of "The Devil Wearing Prada" was prepared, because Anna Wintour got in the way of it, luxury brands refused to cooperate with the crew.


    But when the film premiered, Anna Wintour not only appeared in the premiere, but also had various movie enthusiasm.


    Considering this aspect, Ronan felt that he could communicate with Anna Wintour in advance, and perhaps the two sides could reach an agreement.


    In addition to workaholics and strict requirements, there is not much black Anna Wintour in the movie.


    These two points are not a big deal for career-oriented women.


    Unlike other movies, "The Devil Wears Prada" can completely become a collection of luxury, fashion and cutting-edge products. If it works well, it is not impossible to attract many big-name sponsors.


    Not to mention, the crew can save a lot of production budget if someone can provide sponsorship for clothing, handbags, cosmetics and mobile watches.


    And like this comedy about fashion and the workplace, there is no shortage of audiences.


    It is no exaggeration to say that "The Devil Wearing Prada" can be turned into a movie suitable for professionals.


    Among them, it can reflect the topics that the white-collar class is concerned about, such as: choosing a job for the first time, struggling in the workplace, career and family, personal image enhancement, and even weight loss can be found in the film.


    Every young person and every female audience member will be able to find their own shadow in the film and the shadow of their own boss. Maybe it can resonate strongly between fashion circles and young female white-collar workers.


    In this way, the script has to work hard in the layout, these elements are integrated into the same movie, it may become chaotic and lengthy.


    Ronan is not good at women''s subjects, and he doesn''t know much about the fashion circle. The screenwriter must find someone else.


    For some reason, he thought of Lindsay Bill''s name for the first time.


    "Summer in Jeans" proves that Lindsay Bill has done quite well in adapting female themes and is also good at female themes.


    However, Lindsay Bill is working hard to write a script about senior compensated dating, and even the first draft has not been completed.


    Ronan is not in a hurry, as long as he holds the copyright in his hand, he can operate patiently.


    The publicity of "Summer of Jeans" continues after the release. The influence and profitability of this film is far worse than that of "The Bournemouth 2" last month.


    Embassy Pictures made a certain internal estimate based on the data provided by various sources. The North American box office of "Jeans Summer" is around 45 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is unlikely to exceed 80 million U.S. dollars.


    For a movie with a total investment of 20 million US dollars, this is still a very good box office result.


    Who can''t expect every relatively low-investment movie to hit the box office like "Blair the Witch".


    At the same time, the focus of Embassy Pictures¡¯ publicity has shifted to "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".


    This film is the most invested film in the history of Relativity Entertainment. The final production cost of 140 million US dollars is enough to make it one of the top Hollywood productions.


    In addition, Embassy Entertainment put out 100 million US dollars for the announcement of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Starting from the patch advertisement of "The Bournemouth 2" in May, the final pre-screening propaganda battle of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has actually begun.


    Hard broadcasting, soft announcements, TV previews, Internet hype... With the support of the Embassy Pictures¡¯ abundant funds, the production crew¡¯s publicity and promotion have almost reached the extreme.


    Starting from the end of May, the film crew not only flew around to catch announcements in major cities in North America, but also visited several major overseas markets.


    Even at Ronan''s request, Johnny Depp and Christian Bale made a special trip to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    The other side of the Pacific Ocean has decided to introduce "Pirates of the Caribbean", but unfortunately the film market there has not yet exploded, and the crews that can do activities are very limited.


    The premiere time there is also in July, and there is no such thing as a domestic protection month in this era.


    In fact, officials have never admitted or even mentioned the domestically produced protection month in the film market, but everyone knows that this unclear protection measure really exists.


    The focus of promotion is North America. Newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations, cinemas, train stations, and even street shopping malls. In places where people are crowded, you can see various materials related to "Pirates of the Caribbean" promotion.


    Before the arrival of late June, Embassy Pictures had already spent nearly $70 million in the global promotion of Pirates of the Caribbean.


    This is an age when commercial films require crazy investment, and only money can be paid to promote films to generate returns.


    No announcements, no movies.


    Movie announcements are no different from daily product promotion, and the money is spread on the channels.


    General publicity drafts, film critic features, stills, pilot posters, ultimate posters, pilot trailers, ultimate trailers, production specials, viral videos, etc., there is no stopping the promotional materials about "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" has entered the most intensive promotion period.


    Four to five press releases are published on first-line newspapers and websites every day; interviews with key figures will be conducted through fashion magazines and professional journals; if these manuscripts are to be seen by the public, it depends on the cost of the headline or the focus picture. How much.


    Although television continues to decline, many popular programs have locked in a loyal audience, and "Pirates of the Caribbean" advertisements will also be attached to such high-view programs for promotion.


    Then there is the network navy. The Internet Propaganda Department of Embassy Pictures has almost intensively bombed major movie forums and other high-traffic websites, and has continued to build momentum on professional movie websites such as IMDB to increase the popularity of movies.


    In short, wherever there is traffic and where there is a denser flow of people, you can see the promotion of "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    The announcement of the movie is not much different from the promotion of the product, and the purpose is the same: how to let more people know.


    Marketing is more of a means to help a good product reach more target audiences, and even by influencing the target audience, so as to arouse public interest.


    In the current situation where the hot-scheduled films in the movie market are crowded together and the theaters have a generally short screening period, the importance of film announcements has become more and more obvious.


    The publicity work can not only influence the size of the first audience and the box office of the first weekend, but also indirectly determine how long the film can stay on the screen, and even affect the success or failure of the film to some extent.


    When Ronan checked relevant news on the Internet, he found an article called "The Unreliable Pirate Survival Guide" on the blog of a certain Hollywood superstar. He specifically called people from the Embassy Pictures and asked them to follow The superstar got the copyright in his hand and adapted the "Unreliable Pirate Survival Guide" as a promotional article for "Pirates of the Caribbean."


    The promotion of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is in full swing, and Embassy Pictures has prepared a total of 5,500 film copies in accordance with Ronan''s request.


    Although many people have considerable doubts about the success of the film, Ronan has no doubt about the success of the film after seeing the final editing copyright completed by Jessica Felton himself.


    However, in late June the most hyped movie was not "Pirates of the Caribbean", but the Marvel superhero supermajor "Hulk" produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and directed by Ang Lee.


    The Hulk¡¯s popular comics, in various data surveys, so many Marvel superheroes are second only to Spider-Man.


    In the words of Marvel Comics, the Hulk is a superhero, but it is also a monster and the most complicated superhero.


    Undoubtedly, Ang Lee is extremely good at shooting complex movies, even simple subjects can be quite complex.


    In the promotion of Universal Pictures, Ang Lee created a unique and unpredictable protagonist who needs to find himself.


    In some ways, this is similar to Christopher Nolan''s Batman.


    But Christopher Nolan has positioned himself as a commercial director from the very beginning, and has also actively absorbed the positive elements of his idol, the famous Michael Bay, in his movies.


    Ang Lee''s commercial attributes are not strong.

 Chapter 474： 1 nightmare

    There was the success of the "X-Men" series before, and the popularity of "Spider-Man" afterwards. Fans of comics from Marvel Comics to Universal Pictures to the Hulk have high hopes for this superhero manga movie and look forward to it. It bloomed like Peter Parker''s brilliance.


    Universal Pictures also held a huge premiere for the film at the Oriental Theater in Hollywood.


    The premiere not only invited a large number of celebrity guests, but Ron Meyer of Universal Pictures also personally invited many industry heavyweights, such as Walt Disney''s head Michael Eisner.


    Ronan can also be regarded as an invitation from Ron Mayer. In addition to Li Ang''s personal invitation, Ron Mayer also invited him in the name of Universal Pictures.


    The red carpet is full of big names, but Hollywood''s powerful figures with decision-making power have entered the VIP room early.


    "Your Relativity Entertainment''s performance over the past two years is amazing."


    In the VIP room, Ron Meyer seemed very polite: "Ronan, are you interested in cooperating with Universal Pictures."


    Of course Ronan would say something on the scene: "This is an honor for me and Relativity Entertainment."


    But beyond that, there is nothing.


    Ron Meyer was curious about Relativity Entertainment: ""Pirates of the Caribbean" will be released next month. Is Relativity Entertainment preparing to enter the top commercial production?"


    Ronan smiled: "Relativity Entertainment has no foundation, and it can''t compare with Universal Pictures and other companies. The main thing is to try your luck."


    "You chose a pirate movie, it''s incredible." Ron Meyer said this is true: "Who dares to invest more than 100 million dollars to make a pirate movie? Are you not afraid of failure?"


    Frankly speaking, he thinks that "Pirates of the Caribbean" may not be as successful as "Hulk."


    Thinking of "The Hulk", Ron Meyer had a headache. After several internal screenings, few people were optimistic about the commercial prospects of "The Hulk". The entire Universal Pictures industry was ready to hit the streets.


    However, if the film fails, his position will be worrying. Originally, Vivendi Group has been expanding too fast in the past two years, and various problems have occurred, which even dragged down Universal Pictures. If this highlight fails again, it is estimated that Universal Pictures will start again. Turbulent.


    Ronan said at this time: "The scale and business volume of relativity entertainment are average, and it is much worse than DreamWorks. It can''t attract the cooperation of first-line directors, and there are no good project subjects. You can only look at the luck of pirate movies."


    When it''s time to keep a low profile, you should keep a low profile.


    Ron Meyer looked at Ronan, thinking of the consequences of the failure of the pirate film, and suddenly felt that Ronan was like him.


    All have to stumble on the big production.


    Thinking of this, Ron Meyer rarely said: "You are still a little impulsive, you should consider the consequences of failure."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Toby Maguire came over at this moment, still holding a girl''s hand. Ron Meyer introduced Ronan, and Ronan then knew that the girl was Ron Meyer¡¯s daughter Jennifer May Yeah, she soaked Spider-Man away.


    Greeted these two people, Ronan saw Michael Eisner, specially pulled Ron Meyer over, and asked the help to introduce him.


    This is the first time Ronan has faced the head of Walt Disney.


    "You are Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment?" Michael Eisner''s attitude is not good, but there is a reason: "You poached Robert Iger?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "We are a two-way choice."


    Michael Eisner values ??Robert Iger very much, otherwise he would not be promoted from the ABC TV station to the group company. Therefore, Ronan has a very bad impression, and as Disney successfully transformed from a single studio to a media group , Michael Eisner has also become extremely confident, whether he is facing people inside the group or treating people outside the company such as Steve Jobs, it is far from polite.


    Ron Meyer has already gone to entertain other guests, and only Ronan and Michael Eisner are left here.


    Michael Eisner said unceremoniously: "It was me who approved Robert Iger to leave Disney. You owe me a favor."


    Ronan shrugged and said, "Mr. Eisner, if I have the right opportunity, I will repay this favor."


    This said, as if he really owed a lot of favor.


    It was impossible for Michael Eisner to understand Ronan''s true meaning. He thought Ronan had taken the initiative to show weakness, nodded in satisfaction, and his aggressive momentum was somewhat restrained.


    "The "Pirates of the Caribbean" you will release next month has the same name as Disneyland''s rides." Michael Eisner said specifically: "Ronan, you didn''t get Disney''s approval before setting up the project."


    Ronan replied calmly: "We have not violated the copyright law and any regulations in the industry."


    Michael Eisner''s eyes narrowed: "But if your movie fails, it will affect Disney''s amusement park project!"


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "The movie will not be released until next month, and the victory or defeat is still unknown."


    "Do you think the pirate movie can still be successful?" Michael Eisner thought about the negative impact this weird movie might have on Disneyland, and couldn''t help but said: "I have seen the trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean". That pirate character counts. What? Do you think the fans can accept it? Johnny Depp will ruin your movie!"


    Ronan didn''t answer the call because it was not necessary.


    Speaking a thousand times, it is better to wait until the results of the film are released.


    Michael Eisner shook his head: "How did Johnny Depp create a pirate captain? Is he a little bit retarded? Is he drunk? Is he gay?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Depp said that all his roles are gay."


    Just in time, Ronan saw Ang Lee, and without waiting for Michael Eisner to speak again, he said first: "Sorry, Mr. Eisner, I want to chat with Director Ang Lee."


    After speaking, he walked towards Li Ang.


    "Thank you for coming to my premiere." Ang Lee shook hands with Ronan.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Of course I want to see your new film the first time."


    Ang Lee was very busy here, so he didn''t say much. After a few words of greeting, he took the initiative to leave and went to the theater to wait for the movie to start.


    Ronan''s position is a bit back, behind which is where the ordinary audience sits.


    Not long after the film began to be shown, the sound of the previous discussion continued to appear. This is not a good phenomenon for a commercial film, because it means that the audience''s attention begins to shift from the film, and the film cannot immerse the audience in the story and atmosphere.


    Someone seemed very depressed, and the voice of dissatisfaction was a bit high: "I can only make a superhero movie so dull, right?"


    This remark seemed to resonate, and another person said: "The directors who have won the Oscars are really different. They may be expressed in the form of art, which is different from ordinary science fiction films, but I did not understand what to express. After watching it for 50 minutes, I feel that the movie is very economical and there is no big scene."


    Ronan is actually very clear that "The Hulk" is not a commercial film in the typical sense, and its spiritual core is still literary.


    And as a director who has worked together once, Ronan can still guess some of Lee''s thoughts. According to Lee''s words, "The Hulk" is a psychological film, but this theme is obviously inappropriate and the audience wants to watch it. Superhero movies are actually popcorn movies, and Christopher Nolan¡¯s "Batman" trilogy does not go beyond this category.


    Ang Lee, as a director who tends to be more artistic, only shoots a brainless popcorn. He is definitely not reconciled, and he will not turn the movie into a pure popcorn movie, so he added a lot of his own stuff.


    Perhaps Universal Studios invited Ang Lee to make this film because he hoped that he could inject something different into the superhero movie.


    But with such a high investment, the success of the film depends on whether the audience can buy it.


    Some netizens once said that the biggest problem of Ang Lee''s "Hulk" is the rhythm and psychological entanglement, which let the following superhero movies learn lessons.


    Ang Li himself later said: In terms of superhero movies, I really became a martyr...


    American superhero movies are originally popcorn, the first of which is the invigorating visual perception, plus some high-tech ingredients, with a beauty to embellish them, two hours have passed.


    This kind of film is to make the ordinary people face, realize the dream of heroic beauty.


    After all, American superhero movies are not too suitable for directors full of literary style.


    Ronan watched this movie whose main plot was almost the same as before, and knew that this movie could not create miracles because it was completely wrong with the current commercial film market.


    At the end of the movie screening, Ronan also had a few words with Li Ang in the past, sending a routine congratulations, but Li Ang¡¯s interest was not high. After all, this film has been screened for many times, and Universal Pictures¡¯ attitude has long been declining. It spread to the ear.


    Similarly, the audience doesn''t pay much.


    When Ronan left the crew, he directly called Robert Lee and asked Robert Lee to find someone to pay attention to the related dynamics of Universal Pictures and the "Hulk" Only this film failed, the theory of relativity Only entertainment can get the copyright of "Hulk".


    The worst thing is to get the copyright of "Hulk" in the Avengers like Marvel Pictures.


    This is arguably the best opportunity.


    After the premiere, Cinema quickly announced the live audience reputation of "Hulk", only "B-".


    Even if it is a summer commercial film, this kind of reputation is terrible, and it is the audience''s reputation!


    Misfortunes never come singly, the not-so-good response of "The Hulk" has detonated a lot of contradictions.


    When the actor Eric Barna was interviewed by the media, he publicly claimed that working with Ang Lee was "like a nightmare."


    This is Hollywood. When the wind is going well, everyone is praising it. When bad luck happens, everything will happen.

 Chapter 475： Pirates Call

    Although the audience¡¯s reputation is not good and the market response is not good, the appeal of the Hulk itself cannot be underestimated. The Hulk is one of the superheroes in Marvel comics second only to Spider-Man. "Has already hit the Marvel superhero movie market, and the box office data for the first week of "Hulk" does not look bad.


    The opening weekend is $52.1 million. This box office result is not a big hit, but relative to the production budget of "The Hulk", it is definitely justified.


    But by the second weekend, the box office of the film plummeted by 75% over the weekend, and only $13.02 million earned.


    There is a bad voice in the market, and the poor reputation of the audience has spread all over the world.


    "Hulk" also drew the typical box office trend of failed popular IP productions.


    With its own popularity and huge publicity investment, the film can attract many audiences into the theater in the first week, but the box office of the opening weekend will account for half or more of the total box office.


    Poor word-of-mouth, chaos in the crew, and the producer accusing the director, etc. As the box office of "The Hulk" is not strong, too many messy things have happened to this film.


    But among the bad voices, the group of professional film critics applauded the film.


    The famous Roger Albert even praised Ang Lee''s "The Hulk" in his column.


    "Ang Lee''s "Hulk" is the most thoughtful movie adapted from comics in the early 21st century. It is not so much a story about a giant green beast, it is more about two injured extreme self-centered Big boy."


    "The issues involved in the film include genetic experiments, the misuse of scientific research, and our instinctive love for inappropriate things. It not only involves, but also discusses these issues. Ang Lee is concerned about what is involved in the story of the Hulk. All kinds of problems, not just some brainless special effects."


    "The film is very elegant visually. After countless directors¡¯ failures, Ang Lee still successfully used the technique of dividing the screen. Normally dividing the screen would only increase the annoyance of the audience, but in this film, he used moving frame lines and drawing The Chinese painting simulates the narrative techniques commonly used in comic books. In some shots, the foreground and background remind each other, which is amazing."


    Roger Albert not only gave a four-and-a-half-star rating of five stars, he also gave the film an iconic thumbs up.


    There are many similar film critics, and their views are completely opposite to those of ordinary audiences.


    It can only be said that the tastes of film critics are very different from those of the market.


    If you follow the ideas of film critics to shoot commercial films, it is estimated that the six major Hollywood companies combined will not be enough to compensate.


    Unfortunately, some directors don''t understand this, and the critics can''t find the praises. They think that the reputation of the critics is the reputation of the market, and then they are brought into the ditch by the critics when they are shooting large commercial films.


    "The Hulk is Ang Lee''s worst movie."


    Perhaps the media comments on "Entertainment Weekly" are more pertinent.


    By the end of the Independence Day holiday, the North American box office of "Hulk" has passed the 100 million dollar mark, and then the box office will not rise. It seems that all the market potential is exhausted, and the box office can only cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single day. Slow speed stack.


    From Universal Pictures to Marvel Comics to Ang Lee himself, no one is satisfied with this movie. "The Hulk" can even be said to be a three-loss situation.


    After the release of "Spider-Man", the extremely high-profile Marvel comics suddenly fell silent.


    Avi-Allard does not urge Ronan and Shahai Entertainment to quickly shoot and produce those superhero movies.


    "I saw Avi Allard again in New York this time."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Lee, who had just returned to Los Angeles, said to Ronan, "He has repeatedly told me that the adaptation of the Marvel superhero of Shahai Entertainment must be cautious. Without sufficient market research and complete planning, don''t worry. Filming and production."


    Ronan understands this mentality "Marvel''s psychology is very fragile, it is difficult for them to bear a relatively big blow."


    Robert Lee sighed and said, "It''s just a pity for Ang Lee." He had a good impression of Ang Lee, humble, low-key, and gentle. He didn''t like those American directors. He didn''t like those American directors. We all know that "Chinese directors like Ang Lee are rare."


    "No way." Ronan opened his hands. "I persuaded Ang Lee. But his financial situation was very bad at the time, and he needed the high remuneration of a major production movie to recoup his investment in Oscars."


    Robert Lee also said, "You thought his style was not suitable for superhero movies?"


    What can Ronan say, following his words, "Superhero movies are not author movies." He took the initiative to change the subject and asked, "How are the negotiations with Lauren Weisberg?"


    Robert Lee replied, "The contract has been officially signed, and Shahai Entertainment bought the adaptation rights of Lauren Weisberg for US$150,000 and invited her to serve as a consultant and signed screenwriter for the crew. The US$150,000 is Total compensation."


    "Yes." Ronan nodded slightly. "You and George will hand over this project. Let Lauren Weisberg write a semi-autobiographical novel first. If she has questions about writing, ask Lindsay Bill to guide her and wait for her. After finishing the novel, adapt the script based on the novel."


    Robert Lee said, "Okay, I will hand over with George in the afternoon."


    Ronan also urged, "Look at Universal Pictures, choose the right time, and talk to them about the Hulk''s movie rights." He considered "My bottom line, you can give up the Hulk''s independent movie rights and get the green The Giant¡¯s joint filming rights allow the Hulk to participate in our future Avengers plan."


    "I understand." Robert Lee said, "I will look at Universal Pictures to see if it is possible to get all the adaptation rights."


    Ronan smiled, "I can get the best."


    The failure of "Hulk" will also cause turmoil within Universal Pictures. The failure of Hollywood''s first-line major productions does not end with failure. With such a large investment, the production budget must be invested even if it is financed from outside. If you give an explanation, there will surely be senior leaders of Universal Pictures to be responsible for this.


    Behind every failed top-level big production in Hollywood, a certain high-level producer has stepped down.


    This also involves power struggles within large groups. Perhaps starting from this aspect, you can find corresponding opportunities.


    Robert Lee didn''t wait much, and soon left.


    In the afternoon, Li Ang came to visit.


    "I set up a negative teaching material for the shooting and production of superhero movies." Ang Lee looked a little haggard. "Think about it now, Ronan, I should really listen to you, not picking up this "Hulk"."


    Ronan said, "I just wanted to keep you from continuing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    Ang Lee sighed, "This movie makes me not human inside and out."


    Ronan did not comfort him, and said calmly, "In fact, these are nothing. You just need to make a successful movie, and all the criticism caused by "The Hulk" will disappear without a trace."


    Ang Lee nodded, "This is Hollywood."


    Ronan smiled, "I feel this deeply, because I have also failed miserably. The winner takes everything, and the loser is nothing."


    Although Li Ang was sad, he was far from collapsed. He was not the kind of self-pity, but he was actually more frustrated and courageous even though his personality seemed more peaceful.


    Ronan knew this very well. The former Ang Lee fell down more than once, but quickly got up and moved on.


    "Lee, what are your plans next?" Ronan asked.


    "Let''s rest for a while." Li An slowly said, "I need the company of my family, and my family also needs me."


    Ronan nodded, "It''s okay to rest for a while, you can stay away from these right and wrongs. Hollywood is a realistic place and a place good at forgetting."


    Ang Lee knew his situation very well and said, "I hope I can return to Hollywood."


    Ronan naturally understood the temptation in these words. Ang Lee worked hard for many years and knew that Hollywood was not friendly to Chinese directors. It is not impossible that this failure forced him to fade out of Hollywood.


    "I have always believed in your ability Ronan gave him a reassurance. "Li, we are friends and partners. Relativity Entertainment welcomes you back anytime. "


    Ang Lee was grateful "Thank you, Ronan."


    He is an Oriental, and he understands the weight of these words.


    After leaving Ang Lee, Ronan no longer pays attention to "The Hulk", the Independence Day holiday is coming to an end, and "Pirates of the Caribbean" is about to sail.


    The film''s pre-screening also reached the final sprint stage.


    Under Ronan''s instruction, Embassy Pictures issued its highest cry before the release through all media with a wider audience, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Internet.


    "Pirate''s call!"


    Although Hollywood pirate movies have fallen, there have been countless audiences who liked pirate movies. The last cry before the release is the main feeling!


    No one knows better than Ronan that selling feelings is one of the best publicity methods for future movies!


    "Which boy hasn''t had a dream when he was a child? In this dream, he is an omnipotent pirate captain, with a machete on his waist, commanding a sailing boat with a skull flag, and unfettered searching in the sea Adventure and thorns! At that time, maybe because of years of fighting, I was blinded in one eye, so I didn¡¯t have to close the other eye when using the monocular!"


    "We are the pirates who do no evil! We are the pirates who drink freely! We are the pirates who enjoy life! We are the pirates of the Caribbean who yearn for freedom!"


    Embassy Pictures is bombarding the world with the media, awakening fans'' memories of pirate movies and awakening their feelings.


    Tell them-the horizon is always there, you want to get there, but you can never reach it, it''s too far to give up!


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 Chapter 476： Confidence and doubt

    This is the movie with the highest investment in Relativity Entertainment and the first major production of Relativity Entertainment in its true sense. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is related to the future development of the entire group company.


    A grand premiere kicked off at the Kodak Theater.


    Ronan once experienced another "Pirates of the Caribbean", Disney put the premiere at the California Disneyland, in order to realize the interaction between the film and the amusement park theme project.


    At that time, Disney was not optimistic about this pirate movie. The initial publicity resources invested were far less than the current Embassy Pictures. Even Disney¡¯s head, Michael Eisner, only regarded "Pirates of the Caribbean" as a Disneyland amusement project. Promo.


    But in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is the most important project. The budget for the announcement is as high as 100 million US dollars, and it can be added at any time.


    The grand premiere kicked off from the west of the sun. A celebrity walked on the red carpet. Even Will Smith and Tom Cruise who were not in Los Angeles rushed back, specifically for Luo. South come to cheer.


    The senior executives of Relativity Entertainment and all its subsidiaries are basically there, and they seem to want to collectively witness the success of the company''s first top production project.


    "The Call of the Pirate" also awakened many people''s memories of the pirate movie, and a large number of fans gathered at the premiere.


    Where there are stars, there is never a shortage of entertainment reporters. Hundreds of media reporters and photographers fill the media area. Although it is not as spectacular as the Oscars, it is not worse than the premiere of any major production.


    In the media area, Arenas from the "Hollywood Reporter" watched the Latin queen Shakira walk on the red carpet, and said to his colleagues next to him: "It''s so powerful."


    "Los Angeles Times" entertainment reporter McNair said: "For this premiere alone, Embassy Pictures spent $00 million. I have a friend who works in Embassy Pictures. It is said that as of last week, this film is being promoted. Marketing expenses have been close to 80 million US dollars."


    The premieres of "X-Men 2" and "The Matrix 2" also invested so much money, but these two films are after all the sequels of the hit movies.


    He couldn''t help but admire: "Don''t look at Relativity Entertainment as a second-tier company, it''s really rich."


    Arenas sneered and said: "It''s no one to dare to invest so much money on a pirate movie. Once the movie fails, will Relativity Entertainment go bankrupt?"


    "Are you not optimistic?" Of course McNair could understand the mockery in this sentence.


    Arenas did not answer, but asked: "Do you think a pirate movie can succeed?"


    McNair was silent, because the answer was self-evident, few people were optimistic about this "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    "Look! Ronan Anderson is here!" McNair reminded: "The boss of Relativity Entertainment is here. It is said that he initiated this movie project!"


    Seeing that Ronan Anderson was about to enter the media area, Arenas turned on the recorder and drilled forward, ready to interview the producer who dared to invest heavily in making pirate movies.


    Ronan walked quickly across the red carpet and saw the posters of Johnny Depp, Christian Bell and Keira Knightley in the hands of many fans.


    Due to the signing of the relevant contract, as long as Shahai Entertainment launches a sequel, the return of the three will not be a problem.


    And they also want to star in a sequel movie.


    For star actors, if they want to make a lot of money, a sequel movie or something is actually the best and least risky choice.


    This is a very realistic situation. Although Christian Bell and Keira Knightley are somewhat famous, they are definitely poor among Hollywood stars. Johnny Depp is in better condition, but not particularly rich. Kind of.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a big hit, and if Shahai Entertainment wants to make a sequel, it is impossible for the protagonist to change without a last resort.


    Those who have played more sequels and want to jump out are basically people who have made a lot of money.


    For the sake of publicity of the film, Ronan also prepared to go into battle in person and walked into the media interview area.


    Answering a few routine questions, a reporter with a "Hollywood Reporter" badge asked loudly: "Ronan, do you think "Pirates of the Caribbean" can succeed?"


    "Of course it will succeed!" How could Ronan doubt his own company''s movies at this time, let alone he is very confident, even if he does not have confidence, he must bite the bullet and say success. He asked back: "Have you seen the trailer? Don''t you think the film is whimsical, full of incredible imagination and creativity? The intoxicating scenery of the Caribbean Sea, the endless amorous feelings of Port St. Vincent, the pride of the Black Pearl breaking the wind and the waves, the sea is as wide as the ocean. Tune..."


    Ronan seemed particularly confident: "I think this film has all the factors that make it a commercial film. It won''t work if it doesn''t sell well."


    Regardless of whether or not he will be slapped in the face, he must not say dejected words now.


    The red carpet ceremony is still going on. In the VIP room of the Kodak Theater, Robert Iger, like George Clint and Garcia Rodriguez, is welcoming all guests as hosts.


    Robert Iger just left the place where Tom Cruise and Will Smith were, and saw his former boss.


    Michael Eisner came to Robert Iger and said with a smile: "Hello, Bob, it''s been a long time."


    Robert Iger smiled charmingly: "Mr. Eisner, you are welcome to come to the premiere."


    "How about your work in Relativity Entertainment?" Michael Eisner asked as if he was an old friend with concern: "Is it going well?"


    Robert Iger politely replied: "Everything is fine."


    Michael Eisner said again: "If it doesn''t go well, you can come back again. I welcome you anytime."


    Robert Iger smiled like a Mickey Mouse: "Thank you. Mr. Eisner, thank you very much for taking care of me."


    As for returning to Walt Disney, there is no need to think about it. I am the chief operating officer who is in control of entertainment compared to entertainment. Can Disney provide a similar career? Do you jump back to lower your position? Isn''t that a joke?


    Michael Eisner smiled and said, "Bob, I have a question."


    "Please speak." Robert Iger has maintained an extremely respectful attitude towards his old boss.


    "I don''t know what Ronan Anderson thought about." Michael Eisner said lightly: "Why did you want to make such a movie with the same name as Disneyland Amusement Project? Does he have an opinion on Disney?"


    Robert Iger said: "How could Ronan have an opinion on Disney? The story of this movie is about the adventures of pirates in the Caribbean. The title and theme must match."


    Michael Eisner said: "This film failed? Will it affect Disneyland?"


    Robert Iger has a relatively mild personality. Even when he heard such words, his expression did not change. He said: "The movies of Relativity Entertainment and Disney''s amusement projects are independent commercial products. I believe no one will associate it with this."


    He also knows that many people are not optimistic about "Pirates of the Caribbean", but as a company executive, he must have confidence in his own movies.


    Besides, the procedures of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are in compliance with laws and industry regulations and did not infringe any legal rights of Disney.


    Ronan entered the VIP room at this time and greeted every guest who came over. As for Michael Eisner who came to congratulate him, just listen to some words.


    He is not worried that Michael Eisner or Disney will target "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Relativity Entertainment. Disney has many internal contradictions. As long as it doesn''t take the initiative to provoke Disney, Disney doesn''t have the energy to take care of outside affairs.


    As for the success or failure of the film, it will not be known until it is released.


    Entering the theater, director Gore Wibinski sat next to Ronan.


    "I just heard a lot of voices." Gore Wibinski was a little worried: "They are not optimistic about our film, they all say "Pirates of the Caribbean" is lost."


    Ronan is very calm: "Gore, we all know how good this film you made is, don''t we?"


    Gore Wibinski smiled embarrassedly: "I have been said too much, and my mentality has also been affected."


    Ronan vowed to say: "Not only will this film succeed we will continue to shoot sequels."


    Gore Wibinski was distracted by the sequel and said: "I have read the script of the sequel. It has a very grand world view and storyline."


    Ronan thought for a while and decided to ventilate Gore Wibinski first: "As long as "The Curse of the Black Pearl" succeeds, I plan to use the method of set shooting for the next two sequels and shoot them all at once."


    Gore Wibinski was silent for a while, and said, "Yes, I have no opinion."


    But for the sequel to be filmed, the first one must be successful.


    As a director, Gore Wibinski has always been confident in his films, but people are always affected by the surrounding environment. Recently, there are too many voices to watch "Pirates of the Caribbean", even with Gore Wibinski. His confidence was also shaken.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Christian Bale came over.


    Ronan nodded first, then stood up and shook his hand: "Hello, Bell." He patted Christian Bell''s arm lightly: "The dress is nice, it highlights the figure."


    Christian Bale couldn''t help but laugh, and said: "Two consecutive action movies, practiced a bit hard, and all the muscles are out."


    Ronan said: "Little blacksmith Will Turner and Batman Bruce Wayne are the pinnacles that ordinary people can reach, and your strength is the most suitable."


    As the screening time approached, a large number of movie fans also poured into the theater.


    Although the pirate film has fallen, thanks to the high-investment, large-area and full-coverage promotion, a huge number of fans have noticed the film "Pirates of the Caribbean", and the premiere theater is full.


    These fans will soon begin a magical and happy pirate journey.


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 Chapter 477： 1 eye ten thousand years

    If the audience reputation of a film will greatly affect the post-screening market trend, the overwhelming pre-screening publicity is to attract the audience to enter the theater on the opening weekend or even the first day of the screening. .


    There were no empty seats at the premiere, especially the seats for ordinary audiences. There was no empty seat at all.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ high investment in publicity has made many viewers interested in "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Judging from the atmosphere and momentum created at the premiere, it seems that this is not a pirate movie that has fallen.


    Ron Meyer of Universal Pictures also received an invitation to the premiere of Relativity Entertainment, because there was temporary official business to deal with. When Ron Meyer arrived, the movie was about to begin.


    He came to the front row and greeted Ronan and other executives of Relativity Entertainment. After all, Ronan had attended the premiere of "The Hulk" some time ago.


    Although the film failed, it did not prevent the two parties from having to participate in the premiere of each other.


    Ron Meyer¡¯s seat was next to Michael Eisner. The two were old acquaintances. After a brief greeting, they discussed the upcoming film.


    Michael Eisner said deliberately, "Ron, I didn''t expect to see you here."


    Ron Meyer smiled and said, "Didn''t you come too?"


    "Robert Iger, the chief operating officer of Relativity Entertainment, is my old subordinate." Michael Eisner seems to be telling the truth. "He invited me to the premiere. I always want to show some face."


    Ron Meyer certainly would not believe this. In the past two years, Michael Eisner has developed completely in the direction of self-centeredness, let alone an old subordinate like Robert Iger, even Michael Ovey. Friends like Ci for decades have turned against each other.


    I''m afraid he came because of the name of the film.


    "Are you interested in this film?" Michael Eisner asked at this time.


    Ron Meyer nodded without hesitation, "Yes." He simply said, "I want to see if this movie can reverse the decline of pirate genre movies."


    "On this film, is it possible?" Michael Eisner couldn''t help but shook his head. "Two little stars plus a freak, and a director who has never directed a first-line production. God knows what the **** will be shot."


    To a certain extent, Ron Meyer fully approves of Michael Eisner¡¯s words "Actually, what you said is very reasonable. The subject matter of the film is a pirate type that has long since fallen. Director Gore Wibinski has never directed a line. Production, the three protagonists have limited appeal, and these are hard to give people confidence."


    His voice suddenly changed, "But the project initiator and producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is Ronan Anderson! I think if anyone in Hollywood can change the situation of pirate movies, Ronan Anderson must be one of them."


    Michael Eisner frowned slightly and said the fact that "Ronan Anderson has never been successful in first-line commercial production. He is far behind Jerry Bruckheimer, who worked with Disney."


    "I don''t deny this." Ron Meyer shrugged. "Everyone has the first time. Ron Anderson''s first big production. We will see how it goes."


    A very stubborn person like Michael Eisner cannot be convinced by words alone, so let''s watch the movie.


    Not far behind them, Arenas from the "Hollywood Reporter" and entertainment reporter McNice from the "Los Angeles Times" are also watching the film.


    Such a public production cost as high as 140 million U.S. dollars, and the announcement of a top commercial production that may invest more than 100 million U.S. dollars will naturally attract the attention of the media and movie fans.


    Behind them, ordinary movie fans are also talking about it.


    The young Greymane has never experienced the golden age of pirate movies, nor has he seen the decline of pirate movies with his own eyes. As a generation after 85, he doesn''t believe much about other people''s comments, and pays more attention to seeing is believing.


    So, after seeing the overwhelming publicity, Greymane became interested in this pirate film and decided to participate in the premiere.


    Next to him, Varian, who was in his thirties, sat alone and muttered.


    Since the 1980s, he has been in love with pirate movies, has witnessed the brilliance of "Treasure Island", watched the great director Spielberg do his best for "Captain Hook", and also witnessed "Cut Throat Island." "And the fiasco of "Future Water World".


    The latter two directly caused pirate movies to sink into the bottom of Hollywood.


    When seeing the "Pirates of the Caribbean" advertising, Varian paid attention to the film for the first time, and then decided to watch the premiere.


    However, there is always a voice in his mind saying that this is just another failed pirate movie.


    Although it is called a magical epic pirate movie in the promotion, Varian constantly thinks of "Future Water World". The ending of this sci-fi pirate movie is too miserable. Will "Pirates of the Caribbean" encounter the same result?


    If this film fails, maybe pirate fans like him will never see a new pirate movie.


    Varian felt a little nervous, but it was not without reason.


    At the beginning of the film, there is nothing particularly surprising, it is simply the beginning of a standard Hollywood commercial film.


    On the vast sea, a disaster that was plundered by pirates just happened. The heroine¡¯s ship rescued a little boy. Then Elizabeth Swan and Will Turner met in childhood, and then they jumped to their adulthood. .


    Varian couldn''t help but shook his head slightly, somewhat disappointed, and couldn''t help but wonder whether it was the vulgar and handsome men and women who fell in love at sea?


    "It didn''t start well," Michael Eisner whispered.


    There is no way to refute this, because the start was really average, Ron Meyer nodded and said "just so."


    Not only them, but even Robert Iger, who saw this film for the first time, frowned slightly. The company invested 140 million US dollars in the production budget. Could it be that it made a mediocre pirate movie?


    This is not like Ronan''s style either.


    Robert Iger looked at Ronan not far away in a bit of surprise. Although the post-editing of the film was done by Jessica Felton and Gore Wibinski, the edited version could not get Ronan''s. Recognition, it is impossible to enter the theater to show.


    Even if the hero and the heroine on the screen are handsome and beautiful, it is hard to say how attractive.


    Ronan sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, not anxious, and nodded slightly when he saw Christian Bale and Keira Knightley.


    The latter is a qualified vase, which is also the role of Elizabeth Swann.


    The former has muscles, height and physique, which makes people know that it is the kind of powerful role of Kong Wu, and Christian Bale has very good acting skills. The appearance and temperament setting of the character are almost perfectly integrated together, highlighting A rough and wild male masculine beauty.


    A blacksmith who works with iron and sword all the year round must be a strong man.


    Although Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann didn''t call, appearance parties like Greymane also paid the bill.


    The audience is always tolerant of the handsome guys and beauties in the film.


    "A little disappointed." Arenas shook his head lightly. "It took 140 million dollars to make such a movie. If it doesn''t change later..."


    McNair understood what he meant and whispered, "It may be another Cut Throat Island."


    Arenas is still shaking his head, "Ronan Anderson is inflated. If there is a successful top commercial production, he will firmly enter the ranks of top producers, but what he chooses is not good, he chooses pirate movies!"


    In the first few minutes of "Pirates of the Caribbean", not only did the theater not quiet down, but there was a burst of very low but slightly noisy discussions.


    It seems that everyone is questioning this pirate movie.


    Even Jessica Felton and Gore Wibinski are playing drums in their hearts.


    However, when that coquettish **** appeared on the screen, everything changed!


    This is a brand new pirate, a pirate captain who can''t find any common traits from past pirate movies.


    This is an epic appearance!


    This is an extremely domineering appearance!


    This is also a very pretending appearance!


    This is Jack Sparrow Maybe some people don''t like him, but it''s hard to really hate him.


    When Captain Jack Sparrow stepped on catwalks, pinched orchid fingers, twisted his swaying posture, and stepped onto the pier from the mast of the sinking boat, many people took a breath.


    How can a pirate be so charming?


    After just watching it for just a few minutes, Greymane felt that he had become a fan of the pirate captain!


    Varian was a little taken aback. This pirate was so special. I don''t know why. He had a feeling that the moment the camera turned from the back of Jack Sparrow to the front, he had taken a fancy to this guy.


    Ten thousand years at a glance!


    This pirate is so special. There has never been such a pirate in Hollywood. Johnny Depp stole all the limelight as soon as he appeared.


    Ron Meyer whispered, "I understand Ronan Anderson''s intentions. The start of the film is arranged to pave the way for the pirate''s appearance. The plainness in front just highlights the special nature of the pirate. Under the circumstances, the charm of pirates has greatly increased."


    Looking at the sissy pirate, Michael Eisner, a straight steel man, couldn''t help but once again said, "Will anyone like this character?"


    Ron Meyer immediately judged if he was not good, but the originally noisy theater suddenly fell silent.


    The captain''s charm is so great, even Arenas and McNair have to admit it.


    "Johnny Depp met the role he can best play his own characteristics since the film." Arenas completely overturned his previous remarks. "Ronan Anderson has chosen the most suitable actor for his pirate captain!"


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 Chapter 478： Pirates and Blacksmiths

    How charming can a character in a movie be? It is estimated that before the new millennium, many people will take James Bond and Ethan Hunt as typical representatives.


    But a truly attractive movie role will make the actors and the characters fit together completely, can''t distinguish each other, can''t distinguish between reality and illusion.


    The typical examples in this regard are undoubtedly Captain Jack Sparrow and Iron Man Tony Stark.


    The two actors not only performed these two roles almost perfectly, they even made the audience think that they were living in reality, thinking they were Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr.


    An actor, who can meet such a role, is absolutely lucky, allowing them to quickly become popular all over the world, and even become a superstar in their respective series of movies.


    Setting a special Captain Jack Sparrow to meet the weird Johnny Depp is a match made in heaven.


    Perhaps many people say that roles make actors, but Captain Jack Sparrow and Johnny Depp are not strictly speaking.


    Since then, Captain Jack Sparrow has been Johnny Depp, and Johnny Depp has since been Captain Jack Sparrow.


    This is a turning point in Johnny Depp''s life, and it is absolutely lucky to meet Captain Jack Sparrow now.


    As for the future, who can think of it?


    After Captain Jack Sparrow showed his style, it was time for Will Turner to perform.


    Regarding this passage, Ronan and director Gore Wibinski discussed carefully, and determined the appearance and action play to shape the role of Will Turner.


    This is also tailored for Christian Bale.


    When needed, Christian Bale can be thin into a skeleton, but when it is time to show muscle lines, Christian Bale can also be transformed into a devil muscle man.


    Thus, Will Turner and Jack Sparrow had their first intersection in the smithy.


    Will Turner, sweating profusely, stripped off his shirt, revealing his tendons, and his majestic pectoralis major instantly attracted the attention of countless people.


    "Can you smash an egg?" Greymane thought unconsciously, "This figure is so good..."


    Will Turner and Jack Sparrow start a hand-to-hand fight. A straight steel man confronts a coquettish bitch. It is really sparkling, hungry and thirsty, gorging and shaking the world.


    This night, Captain Jack Sparrow is full of men!


    After a sword match, the powerful blacksmith, with his tough muscles and excellent swordsmanship, instantly bloomed his own brilliance.


    These seemingly simple action scenes have shaped Will Turner just right.


    A violent man, a tough blacksmith, a true swordsman, a man with full of power, even if the pirate captain is not an opponent in a head-on confrontation, he can''t even hold on for a few rounds.


    In contrast, Captain Jack Sparrow showed his pretentiousness to the fullest, in sharp contrast with Will Turner.


    Perhaps there is no saying that Yin and Yang are compatible in the West, but Jack Sparrow and Will Turner undoubtedly complement each other perfectly.


    The journalist Arenas, who was still talking cool words at the beginning of the film, completely changed his opinion and couldn''t help but exclaimed, "These two people have had a chemical reaction! Look, they sparkle! Even the eyes smashed together, it seemed like they were all Sparks are coming out!"


    McNice nodded in agreement, "Christian Bale and Johnny Depp are calling more clearly!"


    Could it be that these two talents are a pair?


    This kind of unreliable thought flashed through his mind.


    Michael Eisner looked at the screen, and he was silent since Jack Sparrow played.


    As Walt Disney''s most powerful figure, Michael Eisner has supported Disney''s live-action film business with one hand, and has even repeatedly directly interfered in the production and operation of live-action film projects. He has certain ability to judge the commercial value of movies.


    Watching posters and trailers before, plus factors such as the project and Disneyland¡¯s rides have the same name, made Michael Eisner quite unhappy with "Pirates of the Caribbean". He always felt that this **** pirate movie would be dragged down after failure. To Disneyland.


    But when the movie was being screened frame by frame, Michael Eisner gradually realized that the ideas generated by prejudice and concern were actually wrong!


    This pirate movie is really interesting!


    Michael Eisner looked towards the first row unconsciously, and with the help of the light on the screen, he could faintly see the back of a young man


    His heart seemed to be held tight. Could Ronan Anderson really change the fate of pirate movies?


    So many things that producers can''t do become reality in his hands?


    Michael Eisner is still a bit unbelievable. The producer is a profession that relies heavily on ability and talent, but more on experience accumulation. Ronan Anderson is too young, and the films he initiated in the past are in line with Hollywood. There is a fundamental difference in top production.


    Ron Meyer is also silent, but his idea is very simple, this "Pirates of the Caribbean" is really different! Ronan Anderson dared to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a pirate film, and he really had his own confidence.


    Among other things, he has heard people mention that the two leading actors of the film, Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, are actors named and selected by Ronan Anderson.


    It now appears that the casting was too successful.


    The two actors have created two extremely vivid roles with complementary advantages.


    And as the plot of the film deepened, Ron Meyer found that the character and cast structure of the film was really good, and the producer had obviously carefully designed it.


    Although no big investment movie is not carefully designed from plot to character, but the design is so brilliant that people feel pleasing to the eye and can be watched with interest, really not many.


    The three roles of Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swan built a solid triangle structure.


    Among them, the slightly weaker Elizabeth Swann is a vase, and the young actress has accomplished this task very well.


    Jack Sparrow is responsible for making treasures and selling laughs. He is a charming **** who is unforgettable and is willing to follow him on the next pirate journey.


    Will Turner is responsible for selling muscles, selling skills, and interpreting what is a tough steel straight man, which is definitely the action of the whole play.


    Few movies dare to portray characters in purely action scenes, because this is not easy to do.


    But "Pirates of the Caribbean" did it on Will Turner!


    The character of Will Turner is bright and three-dimensional. Although not as stunning as Jack Sparrow, it is enough to leave a deep impression.


    Blacksmiths and pirates have become the best partners!


    Ron Meyer couldn''t help but nod the more he looked back. Ronan Anderson was definitely not launching this pirate project rashly. Regardless of the plot and role settings, or the choice of filming and directing actors, there are mature considerations.


    The actual effect of the film now proves that these are very likely to bring a successful pirate film!


    When was the last successful pirate movie in Hollywood? Ron Meyer thought for a while and found that it seemed to be "Captain Hook" from the early nineties.


    But the director of that film was Spielberg. Spielberg was at the peak of his career, and it was only natural to bring a successful work.


    Who is the director of "Pirates of the Caribbean"? Gore Wibinski? In Hollywood, it''s just a nobody.


    Ronan Anderson dared to use such unknown people, but the film directed by Gore Wibinski is so good. What does this mean?


    The young producer has a not so good vision!


    The movie is still showing, but Ron Meyer''s attention has quietly shifted. With his years of experience in watching and operating the movie, it is not difficult to judge that "Pirates of the Caribbean" will not become "Split Throat" even if it is not a great success. That kind of money-losing goods.


    From a personal perspective of the company, if "Pirates of the Caribbean" can recover its costs, there will obviously be a sequel later, and the strength of Relativity Entertainment will be greatly increased.


    Even for the producer Ronan Anderson, Universal Pictures should acquire Relativity Entertainment.


    But Ron Meyer just thought about it, but wouldn''t do it.


    After the failure of "The Hulk", UU Reading France Vivendi Group has been extremely dissatisfied with him, and Vivendi itself has encountered great problems because of the rapid expansion speed, and wants to sell it as Universal Pictures. Industry-led entertainment subsidiary cashed out.


    It is estimated that it will not be long before the current position belongs to someone else.


    Just think about it, why plant trees for others?


    As the film entered the second half, the audience was completely immersed in the plot and pictures.


    This "Pirates of the Caribbean" can really make many people look mesmerized.


    In addition to the characters and plot, the special effects of the film produced by Industrial Light and Magic are also very brilliant.


    Perhaps in the era of Ronan¡¯s frequent production budget of 200 million US dollars, the special effects level of "Pirates of the Caribbean" was average, but in the early 2000s, Industrial Light and Magic was able to achieve such a level, enough to become a film. Big selling point.


    This is definitely the top movie special effects in Hollywood and the world today!


    In the audience''s full attention, the film soon came to the end stage.


    In the carefully designed treasure cave, countless gold coins and treasures are dazzling, and the three main protagonists fought fierce battles with the pirates headed by Captain Barbosa.


    The coquettish **** Captain Jack Sparrow confronts Captain Barbossa who robbed the Black Pearl. The mighty and unusual Will Turner deals with a large number of pirates in order to give Captain Jack a chance to go heads-up. Elizabeth Swann is still a gorgeous big vase.


    In the end, Barbosa was killed by the two heroes of the film, Jack Sparrow and Will Turner...


    At the end of the film, the Hollywood reunion reappeared. Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann kissed together, Jack Sparrow set sail and ran towards the end of the horizon...


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 Chapter 479： The rhythm of takeoff

    In the subtitles, "He is a Pirate" composed by Hans Zimmer sounded again, unlike when Jack Sparrow appeared on the scene, Shakira''s singing accompanied the music.


    The Latin-style singing further mobilized the atmosphere of the scene.


    At the moment when the subtitles were over, thunderous applause echoed in the Kodak Theater like a storm, violently making people have no other thoughts, just want to applaud with everyone, because the "Pirates of the Caribbean" just screened, It deserves such applause.


    The two security personnel in the front hall of the theater heard prolonged applause and looked at the entrance of the hall curiously, but their vision was blocked by the closed door.


    "Is it five minutes?" The black security guard asked the companion next to him: "The applause lasted so long?"


    The white security guard was slightly surprised and said: "I was here at the Oscars ceremony this year. The audience stood up and applauded during the tribute session. The applause was not so enthusiastic, and the duration was not so long."


    The black security guard echoed: "I was in the background, and the results of the best actor and actress, best director, best picture and other awards were announced. The applause was not so enthusiastic."


    The applause continued, and it did not abate. It seems that the audience''s emotions need to be vented through this channel.


    "This "Pirates of the Caribbean" is really so good?" White Security couldn''t help asking.


    I, a black man, has been working at the Kodak Theater for several years, and he is well-informed, saying: "A good movie can always stir emotions."


    In the lobby of the Kodak Theater, Ronan saw that the applause did not stop, and hurriedly greeted: "Everyone in the crew, come on stage and call for a curtain call!"


    These applauses are all spontaneous, not arranged in advance.


    Ronan led the team, including director Gore Wibinski and the four main characters, and the main creative staff walked onto the stage together and bowed to the audience.


    Listening to the thunderous applause and seeing everyone cheering for himself, Christian Bale was very emotional. This was a treatment he could not enjoy in the past when he appeared in artistic films.


    Only by standing at the center of this storm spontaneously formed by the audience can you know that this feeling is crazy!


    Keira Knightley bowed while covering her mouth with her hands, and two lines of tears flowed slowly.


    As for whether she was really moved or she was born with her acting skills, it didn''t matter at all, because she was enjoying this moment.


    Gore Wibinski was standing on Ronan''s left hand, and he was also very excited. The premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean" was obviously a huge success!


    All doubts! All the ridicule of his pirate film! What counts under the applause of the audience? These thousands of viewers on the opposite side are the best representatives of the market, and they represent the basis for a commercial film to survive!


    Gore Wibinski turned his head and glanced at Ronan. Some time ago, an old classmate ridiculed him for taking the pirate movie as "when he saw Ronan miss his life", it was pure fart! Ronan is clearly his goddess of luck!


    No, it is the **** of luck!


    On the right hand side of Ronan, Jessica Felton, like the rest of the crew, once again bowed to the tide of applause and thanked her, but she held her neckline tightly with one hand to prevent it from passing out.


    It is too big and has many inconveniences. For example, if you bow as you do now, without doing some precautions, the two large groups will hang down and can directly break the neckline.


    The applause finally faded, and the curtain call came to an end. Jessica Felton turned and hugged Ronan, and said, "We made it!"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Yes, Jesse, we made it!"


    Everyone on the crew is embracing each other, as if the film has been a big success.


    In the auditorium, Michael Eisner did not say a word, turned and walked towards the exit of the hall.


    He has many years of experience in live-action movies. Although as a straight man of steel, he still can''t understand the twisted pirate captain, he has his own judgment that this "Pirates of the Caribbean" may be a great success.


    The next thing to consider is not whether Johnny Depp and Jack Sparrow are **** at all, but what kind of benefits Disney can get from this very likely pirate whirlwind?


    There are Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland!


    Ron Meyer also left the hall with some envy. Fate is sometimes so unfair, such as him and Ronan Anderson now.


    The "Hulk" initiated by him is itself a top-notch comic character and has a broad audience base. It carries the successful wave of the Marvel superhero movies "X-Men" and "Spider-Man", and has won the best Oscars. Ang Lee of the foreign language film was in charge of the tube, but the box office failed miserably.


    Look at "Pirates of the Caribbean" again.


    It is a long-lost movie type. The script comes from the original and has no fan base. The actor''s appeal is similar to that of "The Hulk". The director is the previously unknown Gore Wibinski.


    The results of it?


    Although the film has just premiered, Ron Meyer has years of experience in the industry and it is not difficult to judge that this is very likely to reverse the declining trend of pirate movies.


    Not to mention anything else, it is also a top-tier production. Looking at the reaction of the audience at the premiere, it is not difficult to guess how big the gap between the final market response of the two films is.


    Perhaps when we talk about the North American film market in 2003, "Hulk" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" will become annual models.


    Hmm...a typical failure and success.


    At the end of the premiere, because Jessica Felton did not have a car, Ronan invited her to get in his car and sent her home.


    It just so happened that Jessica Felton moved to a new home this year, located in Beverly Hills.


    "I thought you would stay in that apartment forever."


    Sitting in the car, Ronan said with a smile: "Unexpectedly, you also bought a mansion."


    Jessica Felton shrugged slightly, this movement was small, but it was enough to cause the mountain to shake: "Technical madmen also have the right to pursue a high-quality life."


    Ronan nodded: "Your new home is good."


    Jessica Felton said: "I bought it with a loan, or I can''t afford such a big house." She sighed: "The mortgage is on my head, and I suddenly found that I have more motivation to work."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "You should buy a bigger house."


    "So you can squeeze the labor force further?" Jessica Felton and Ronan have a very good friendship, and there is no need to look forward and backward when speaking: "Next week, I will enter the "Mean Girl" crew for post production.


    Ronan said, "Jesse, your work in post-production is very good. The success of this "Pirates of the Caribbean" is inseparable from your editing. I want to control the company as a whole. It cannot be too specific. Participated in the specific production of a certain film project."


    He glanced at Jessica Felton and said: "You will be the post-production producer. I can rest assured of many projects. This also ensures that I have enough energy to do other tasks."


    The two began to cooperate in the first film "Human Elimination Project" after Ronan came to Los Angeles. They are trusting partners and good friends.


    Jessica Felton was also not polite with Ronan, saying: "I have lost ten pounds this year. Ronan, I am about to be regarded as a robot by you."


    Ronan laughed and said, "Jesse, it''s more work for the capable."


    Jessica Felton put away the joke and said with a serious face: "In fact, I really like this rhythm of work and life. It makes me feel very fulfilling."


    Ronan spread his hands: "So, Jesse, you are the real feminist."


    After sending Jessica Felton, Ronan returned to the Future World Manor alone.


    At the Kodak Theater, Greymane had just walked to the front hall when he was stopped by a person with a "CinemaScore" badge.


    "Hello." The other party first gave a signature pen: "Can you ask a question?"


    Greymane took the signature pen and said, "Of course."


    The man asked, "Can you rate the "Pirates of the Caribbean" you just watched?"


    "A+!" Greymane said without hesitation: "This film is definitely worth A+!"


    There was an older person next to him who seemed to hear the conversation between the two and suddenly interjected: "Is there a better score than A+?"


    The investigator and consultant looked over there in surprise.


    Varian smiled and scratched his head, and said, "This film is great, it deserves a better rating than A+!"


    "Yes!" echoed again: "I have seen more than a dozen pirate movies, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is the best!"


    Others yelled: "A+! A+! It must be A+! If this film does not give the highest score, what other film is worth such a score this year?"


    Then there was a big beard intoxicated: "Captain Jack Sparrow is so beautiful! I don''t know who selected Depp, and there is no one in this vision! It feels like he knows what kind of role is better than Tim Burton. Suitable for Johnny Depp!"


    The people in the front hall of the Kodak Theater gradually dispersed. The investigative consultant did not finish his work, and stopped the last audience who walked out of the main hall, and asked the same question after giving out a small gift.


    "Captain Jack Sparrow alone is worth an A+!"


    This is a female audience but also indulges in the charm of the pirate captain and can''t extricate herself: "This pirate captain is so handsome! Bohemian! Domineering! Exuding pride! The ultimate man!"


    Seeing this young female audience leave with a bit of idiot, the survey consultant finished his work tonight and looked down at his statistics. The goal was all "A+!"


    Among them, the lowest score is also A!


    The survey consultant brought together several colleagues, briefly asked about their statistics, and found that it was basically the same as his.


    The audience at the premiere had an average score of "A+"!


    What does it mean? The investigating consultant was a little taken aback, because he knew very well that the reputation of the premiere audience was so full that "Pirates of the Caribbean" is about to take off!


    Is this pirate movie going to completely break the reality of this type of movie''s constant decline, and then soar into the sky?

 Chapter 480： Waves hit

    After reading "Pirates of the Caribbean", McNair did not go home, but went directly to the newspaper, wrote a related report overnight, and published it on the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times the next day.


    McNair¡¯s idea is simple, news is time-sensitive, and such an excellent film as "Pirates of the Caribbean" is bound to attract attention.


    Therefore, what he wrote is a report with a recommendation character.


    "The "Pirates of the Caribbean" film is suitable for all ages. The family-style light-hearted humor is mixed with a little bit of tension and scary. The most noteworthy is the computer stunts of this movie. Overall, "Pirates of the Caribbean" did not escape. Hollywood''s clich¨¦s and the plot is relatively simple, but this does not prevent it from becoming a recommended film. In addition to watching those movies that denounce the society or expose the darkness, we can also choose this kind of movies that are easy to laugh by. Recall the yearning and imagination of pirates in childhood, and satisfy the visual enjoyment and the pursuit of beauty."


    A good movie is definitely worth recommending to everyone.


    Arenas from the "Hollywood Reporter" has also completely changed his attitude and position, and seems to have been conquered by the captain''s charm and turned into a pirate.


    ""Pirates of the Caribbean" tells an interesting adventure story. It can be called the best commercial blockbuster since the beginning of this summer. Director Gore Wibinski couldn''t help but applaud the use of many lenses. The male protagonist Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are definitely the most distinctive pair of movie characters this year. The two characters collide with passionate sparks. There is no pirate movie that has such a contrast between them. Obviously, a pair of roles with complementary advantages and disadvantages."


    Embassy Pictures almost invited all mainstream media and large entertainment media to participate in the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Although many of them are unconventional to show their unique tastes, most of the media unanimously praised "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    "The film is suitable for all ages. The only flaw is that it is too long."-"USA Today"


    "A great bandit movie, extraordinary, interesting and spectacular."-"Entertainment Weekly"


    "Johnny Depp and Christian Bell brought together the most interesting and energetic screen performances of the summer. The two of them are the best reasons to watch this film."-"Washington Post Review"


    "This film looks like an extended music TV. If you are tired of summer movies, then this film will definitely make you intoxicated by Gore Wibinski''s pure film magic."-"New York Times"


    "The special effects of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are vivid and interesting. It is worth watching with the whole family."-"Houston Chronicle"


    Ronan read almost all the comments of mainstream media, and he also categorized it simply based on his impressions. There were almost no useless comments that really devalued "Pirates of the Caribbean". He didn''t see it anyway, and the critics were basically focused on The film length is too long, the rhythm is slightly slower, and other shortcomings.


    The praised areas are relatively concentrated on the excellent special effects, the innovation of the old pirate theme, the director Gore Wibinski, and the two male protagonists Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.


    These positive comments, after being disseminated by the media, can effectively arouse the audience¡¯s desire to buy tickets. After all, the previous crazy large-scale publicity bombing has left a certain impression on potential audiences. A good evaluation can undoubtedly Make the impression even more profound.


    Moreover, the nature of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is an adult and child film that also contributes to box office growth. Family audiences will always be an important consumer group that cannot be ignored in the cinema market.


    Moreover, for films like "Pirates of the Caribbean" that contain many wonderful special effects, the cinema is the most suitable place to watch.


    Today, and even more than a decade in the future, the effects of this type of film in theaters are beyond the reach of popular home entertainment facilities.


    Not only the media, but even a group of professional film critics who have always been uncomfortable with summer movies, praised Pirates of the Caribbean.


    Although the famous film critic Roger Albert cut off his mouth, it did not prevent him from speaking out through the column.


    "If you look forward to movies in Hollywood and the whole world for a hundred years, no pirate movie can be better than "Pirates of the Caribbean"! This magical pirate movie resurrects and blooms the dead pirate movie. Out of the brilliance that has never been seen before, before "Pirates of the Caribbean", no one would have thought that the mysterious, evil, and legendary image of a pirate would appear on the screen with such a grandeur..."


    Roger Albert not only praised him, but also gave his iconic thumbs up.


    The reputation of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is absolutely outstanding in this summer''s Hollywood commercials.


    The film¡¯s rating on Rotten Tomatoes has been lifted. Of the 46 film reviews collected on the website, most of them were positive reviews, with a freshness rate of 92% and an average score of 7.5 points.


    Such a child-oriented comedy movie is simply unimaginable.


    Even those who haven''t watched "Pirates of the Caribbean" think whether professional film critics have a collective brain cramp.


    The Internet age has come, and the speed of information circulation has become faster than ever. The premiere word-of-mouth of a super giant usually only takes two to three days to spread across the United States.


    The word-of-mouth of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is very good, and the word-of-mouth marketing of Embassy Pictures has never stopped, and various voices praising "Pirates of the Caribbean" are endless.


    Tom Cruise and Ronan are friends. In the previous black material incident, he thought he owed Ronan a huge favor and didn¡¯t need to do any mobilization. The first one jumped out and said in an interview: ¡°I¡¯ve seen it. "Pirates of the Caribbean" has premiered. Ronan¡¯s film is very special and outstanding, with incredible plots and characters. This film is very enjoyable, and those who miss it will regret it for life."


    That afternoon, Will Smith also specifically mentioned Pirates of the Caribbean in an exclusive interview with the Los Angeles Times: "This movie shocked me deeply. When the project was first established, Ronan described the world to me. , But the film¡¯s grandeur is beyond words. I can only say that this is an epoch-making movie!"


    Ang Lee, who has won the best foreign language film, also ignored the failure of "The Hulk" and sang a hymn for "Pirates of the Caribbean": ""Pirates of the Caribbean" will inevitably leave its own reputation in the history of Hollywood movies. Within this year, there will be no such outstanding original commercial film."


    It''s not just them, but all the stars or directors who have a good relationship with Ronan or have cooperation, all spontaneously jumped out to cheer for "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    They have already watched the film, and there is no risk of affecting reputation and other aspects of recommendation.


    They all have their own fans and influence. The movies they highly recommend can also attract some fans to buy tickets.


    Some of these voices are very exciting, some are sincere, and some are very professional. They sound better and more tempting than "ad copy", and they sound better than advertisements.


    Strictly speaking, this is still advertising.


    Every director and screenwriter will always have a few good celebrity friends. It is reasonable to pull them to cheer and cheer at critical moments.


    At the same time, the normal propaganda offensive of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has never stopped.


    Today''s movies, especially popular blockbusters, are promoted through "waves hitting" advertisements and "carpet-intensive" promotional activities. It will make people look forward to the cinema on their way to the cinema. Various public relations articles People have the illusion that this "great movie" must not be missed.


    As a result, there will be more and more of the best XX movies in the future.


    But as far as pirate movies are concerned, "Pirates of the Caribbean" definitely deserves the description of the best and great.


    Huge capital investment, good audience and media reputation have made "Pirates of the Caribbean" the focus of the film market for a while, and completely suppressed the criticized "Terminator 3" and "Charlie Girl 2" after the Independence Day holiday. Go down.


    It creates an illusion that there is only one large-scale film in the North American film market.


    Most importantly, in addition to the publicity offensive, the quality of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is adequately guaranteed and caters to the needs of the market and audience.


    Although film critics and some directors have repeatedly criticized most audiences for lack of artistic belief, lack of sensibility for all beauty, and only pursue entertainment, pastime and excitement.


    For most people, movies are a pastime or casual entertainment to pass the time.


    If a film doesn''t even have the interest of letting the audience accompany the adventure, it can only be said to be a failure.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a commercial giant that absolutely fits the market!


    Therefore, on Thursday night, when "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released in advance, the attendance of most of the theaters was very satisfactory. Johnny Depp has also had a lot of supporters over the years. Appreciate Christian Bale and Keira. Knightley also has an audience, coupled with the effects of word-of-mouth and celebrity recommendation, as well as people who are affected by the fierce publicity and marketing offensive, basically constitute the main audience of the advance fieldA film is neither from If the adaptation is not a sequel, it is often the promotion and marketing, brand influence, and the appeal of the leading actors and directors.


    Also in the thousands of theaters in North America, another major production movie has already been released, and "Arises from Heaven" produced and released by Warner Bros. is also starting this weekend.


    However, the publicity of "Attack from Heaven" is better than nothing. It seems that Warner Bros. is not optimistic about the film and does not plan to invest too much money in the announcement.


    Facts have also proved this point. As soon as the two films that started painting on the same schedule faced each other, the winner was decided.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" North America early box office up to 8.15 million US dollars!


    "Arises from Heaven" is only $1.44 million!


    Subsequently, the two films officially opened and the box office was only part of the huge revenue of "Pirates of the Caribbean".


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 Chapter 481： Double explosion around the box office

    On Friday, people from the prosperous area came and went in a hurry. It seemed that they had gone through the renovation of the Independence Day holiday, and the pace of life and work in the United States has picked up again.


    But there is never a shortage of audiences in summer theaters.


    As night fell, a chain of theaters in Queens District, Long Island, New York, gradually crowded with people.


    In the theater office, manager Max looked at the opposing director of operations Farrell and asked: "The two newly opened films are almost one day off. What is the attendance rate?"


    Farrell said directly: "Across from the sky, there are only five spectators per game, and the average attendance of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is about 50%... Well, the latest night scene, "Alone from the sky" does not It has changed significantly, and the attendance rate of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has risen to 65 percent."


    Max quickly made a decision: "Tomorrow, we will cut the schedule of "Attack from Heaven" and change it to a single theater. The vacant theater will be handed over to "Pirates of the Caribbean." I remember Embassy Pictures prepared us a spare copy?"


    "Yes." Farrell replied.


    Speaking of it now, I find that Embassy Pictures is really far-sighted and confident in its own films, regardless of the situation of past pirate films, and regardless of the actual film arrangement, in every multi-room chain theater that screens "Pirates of the Caribbean", A spare copy is dedicated.


    Movie theaters seek to maximize profits. The attendance rate of "Arabic Falling From Heaven" is not good, so adjustments must be made. Under normal circumstances, it will take at least four or five days for the film to increase the filming rate before the copy can be delivered.


    Embassy Pictures has prepared the work ahead of time.


    Max also said: "The "Charlie Girl 2" released last weekend has also reduced the film arrangement. Like "Ark of the Fallen", the agreed minimum film arrangement rate is maintained, so that the two films can be shared in the same theater, and all the saved projection space is used. Come show "Pirates of the Caribbean."


    Farrell quickly said: "Okay, I''m going to prepare now."


    No need to ask more, he knew that Max dared to do this, he must have been notified by his superiors. "Pirates of the Caribbean" has already undergone the premiere, early stage and Friday daytime screenings. It can basically determine its market value. The company is obviously very optimistic. This pirate movie.


    Times have really changed, even pirate movies can turn around...


    Farrell shook his head and walked out of the office. He just entered the lobby and found that a show of "Pirates of the Caribbean" had just ended, and dozens of customers had circled back into the lobby from the exit passage.


    The chain theater is specially designed. The exit channel does not leave the theater directly, but returns to the lobby, facing the sales department around the theater.


    More than a dozen customers walked directly into the sales department.


    "Dad, I want this hat!"


    A teenage boy took a fancy to Jack Sparrow¡¯s pirate hat, grabbed his father''s arm, and begged, "Can you buy it for me!"


    This hat is as worn as the one in the movie, but it is very well made. The father glanced at the label, and it was priced at $39.


    So expensive!


    Then the boy saw the captain''s compass again, reached out and touched it, and looked at his father eagerly.


    The sharp-eyed sales lady immediately noticed this situation and walked over quickly.


    "Do you need my help?" she asked.


    The father pointed to the hat and the compass, and asked, "Can these be discounted?"


    Of course, the sales lady would not say that the discount is possible, but there is no such thing as a discount. Instead, she stepped aside, revealing a series of products behind, and said to two customers: ¡°Here is a full set of pirate captain¡¯s equipment, from hats to boots to Scimitars, nine in total, for only $199, you can realize your dream of a pirate captain!"


    The boy was obviously moved, thinking of the charming Captain Jack Sparrow, he almost watched the equipment flow out.


    "You can buy nine pieces for $199, a nine-piece set!" The sales lady said again: "Opportunities are rare. We have limited stocks. If you miss it, you won''t have it!"


    As if to confirm her words, a customer bought a full set of Jack Sparrow equipment and dressed himself as a pirate captain in the temporary dressing room nearby.


    Seeing a living Captain Jack Sparrow come out, the envy in the boy''s eyes can be seen by anyone.


    The sales lady offered her assassin: "If you add another 100 dollars, we will give you a full set of Will Turner equipment."


    The boy grabbed his father''s arm and shook it vigorously: "Dad!"


    "US$299, two sets!" The father finally made up his mind: "I want Will Turner!"


    After paying $299, it didn''t take long before a boy dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow and a man carrying Will Turner''s full preparations left the theater together.


    None of the twenty-odd customers who entered the sales area came out empty-handed. Even the most stingy movie fans bought Jack Sparrow or Will Turner''s figures.


    This kind of time when I have just watched a movie and I am feeling excited, it is also the time period when I have the strongest desire to buy peripheral products.


    Cinemas in North America have already sold more products than the box office and become the true backbone.


    Especially the peripheral products of some popular movies, their sales can often exceed the box office.


    The classic in this respect is undoubtedly the "Star Wars" series, whose peripheral sales have already exceeded 20 billion US dollars.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ previous super hot film "The Bourne Shadows", apart from the film and television copyright, it is difficult to make a fuss about the surroundings, but "Pirates of the Caribbean" is different, this is a children-oriented commercial film that can produce a large number of peripheral products .


    In just one day, this chain theater alone sold hundreds of sets of peripheral equipment of Jack Sparrow and Will Turner, and the stocks prepared in advance were insufficient.


    "Jack Sparrow is so popular."


    In the theater''s office, the supervisor on duty reported to Max: "There are some Will Turner products, but they can support up to two days, and Jack Sparrow''s equipment will last until tomorrow night at most."


    He glanced at the statistics in his hand: "Jack Sparrow and Will Turner have basically sold out their inventory, and we must replenish them as soon as possible."


    Max said: "I will contact the head office for replenishment."


    He picked up the phone, dialed a number, said nothing, and unconsciously raised his tone: "What? There is no stock at the head office? Did you not stock up in advance? If there is, why is it out of stock? Some theaters need to stock up? Are they all sent out?"


    Upon hearing these words, the head of the sales department knew that the situation was not good and the head office could not provide support.


    Why not stock up more? He just thought of this and shook his head. How many people could think that the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" was so hot? And drive all peripheral products to sell hot!


    Max put down the phone at this time, his stern expression relaxed, and said: "The head office will contact the Embassy Pictures immediately. You can draw up a stocking list based on today''s sales and pass it to the head office. Tomorrow noon, the Embassy Pictures will ask the freight company to deliver it."


    The sales supervisor couldn''t believe it: "So fast?"


    Max nodded slightly and said, "The people at the head office said that Embassy Pictures has prepared a part of the stock of related peripheral products in many large cities to prepare for market demand after the release."


    "They are so confident?" The sales director scratched his head for a while: "I believe "Pirates of the Caribbean" will succeed?"


    Max said: "Facts have proved that Embassy Pictures is doing extremely right."


    The sales director has nothing to say, and Embassy Pictures wants to make money on Pirates of the Caribbean.


    He can also guess the embassy of Embassy Pictures to do so. On the one hand, it must be confident enough in the film, on the other hand, the cost of peripheral products is not too high.


    After discussing the surrounding stocks, the sales supervisor left the office and met the supervisor of the operation department, and saw a piece of data from him.


    Today on this day, "Pirates of the Caribbean" got a box office of $7,680 in theaters.


    The sales of various products in the sales department exceeded $20,000!


    Among them, the sales around "Pirates of the Caribbean" is 5230 US dollars.


    The sales director knows very well that this is far inferior to last year''s "Attack of the Clones", but it can also be among the top-selling peripheral movies.


    According to the usual calculations of films of this grade, when "Pirates of the Caribbean" is released in North America, the profits of the surrounding areas may be far above the box office profits!


    Although it has only been released for one day, statistics on all aspects are not known, but from the point of view, the sales director judged based on years of experience in the industry, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is very likely to become a new gold mining movie!


    The relevant data was quickly passed to Ronan, and the various preparations made in advance were enough to ensure that the film can maximize profits at the fastest speed.


    As Friday passes, various statistics have been released one after another, the most important of which is undoubtedly the box office statistics.


    On the first day of its release, "Pirates of the Caribbean" scored $24.8 million in 3380 theaters in North America and successfully sat on the top of the single-day box office chart.


    Due to the explosion of this film, it attracted an overwhelming majority of viewers, which caused a serious impact on other films released at the same time. Among them, the one that was most affected was "Avenging Soldiers from the Sky", which opened the same weekend. .


    This Sean Connery''s retirement work, from the audience''s word of mouth to the media''s word of mouth to the complete market response, under the negative influence of the sky of bad reviews, only got 4.62 million US dollars on the first day of the painting, which only ranked at the box office. The fourth place on the list.


    The two films opened during the Independence Day date occupy the second and third places.


    The single-day runner-up belongs to "Terminator 3" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the box office was only $5.95 million.


    Ranked third is the super dance hit "Charlie Girl 2".


    Perhaps it is the popularity of the Bourne Vendor series that has led to the popularity of realistic action styles, while Kung Fu action movies have rapidly declined after a brief period of glory.


    The box office of "Charlie Girl 2" was only $4.72 million on the first day of the following weekend.


    These first-line films of the same period cannot pose any threat to "Pirates of the Caribbean".

 Chapter 482： time is money

    Embassy Pictures, offline distribution department.


    The constant ringing of the phone keeps everyone in the office extremely busy. Since Gibbs arrived at the company at 8:30 in the morning, he has been answering calls and taking notes, and there is no time to drink.


    The colleagues around him are no better than him, all of them are serious and busy with the work at hand.


    This is the first time that the offline distribution department has been busy with this picture when the movie was first released.


    In the past, the online distribution department and the promotion and marketing department were the busiest at this time. The offline distribution department was preparing for future offline distribution.


    Gibbs took advantage of the gap between going to the toilet and passed the online distribution department and the promotion and marketing department. He observed that these two departments are also very busy, but not as busy as the offline distribution department.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" seems to have overturned all the previous work models!


    Back in the office area, Gibbs answered a few more phone calls. It was not until 11 o¡¯clock in the morning that the phone calls gradually disappeared. When it was almost noon, he picked up the record notebook and walked into the department director Terry¡¯s. office.


    "Director." Gibson sent a record book and said: "This morning, a total of 31 distributors on my side requested to increase the shipment of "Pirates of the Caribbean" peripheral products as soon as possible. According to their first-hand data feedback, the surrounding film The sales volume exceeded our expectations by nearly three times."


    Terry glanced at the record book and said, "You communicate with the manufacturer and logistics company as soon as possible."


    Gibson said, "Okay."


    The sales of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are so hot that even Terry didn''t expect that, as of 0:00 yesterday, the film was officially released one day, and sales of peripheral goods exceeded 6 million US dollars!


    Everyone can understand the huge business opportunities contained therein.


    Moreover, the profit rate of peripheral products is extremely high, and the profit sharing of Embassy Pictures can reach a quarter of sales!


    Terry is also a little fortunate. Fortunately, the company has made sufficient preparations in advance. It not only stocks the stock, but also temporarily rents the warehouse of the logistics company. It has established a storage center around "Pirates of the Caribbean" in the popular consumer cities of North America. Market dynamics deliver goods.


    With "Pirates of the Caribbean" winning $24.8 million in the box office on the first day, and the continual increase in film schedule and attendance on Saturday, for the offline distribution of peripheral products, time is money!


    According to the situation on Friday, the peripheral sales on the two rest days of the weekend will increase. The sales of peripheral products in the first weekend should exceed 20 million US dollars.


    Looking at it now, the success of the company''s first top-level production is a foregone conclusion!


    The embassy film industry and the entire Relativity Entertainment will inevitably get involved in more top big productions in the future, and the company will inevitably have greater development.


    There was a knock on the door, and Thomas, the director of the online publishing department, pushed the door and walked in.


    "Why do you have time to come over?" Terry asked curiously.


    Thomas joked: "Look how busy you are."


    Terry shrugged: "Buster than you anyway."


    Thomas couldn''t help but laughed and asked: "The head office has sent a notice to all the management personnel, so that we have to go to the theater to see "Avenging Warriors" with our own eyes."


    Terry only found this notice inexplicable: "Why do you support the box office of "Arabian Fallen"? Because we have been cooperating with Warner Bros.?"


    Relativity Entertainment''s films have been shot at Warner Studios, and the new "Batman" project in cooperation with Warner Bros. has entered the official shooting stage.


    "It should not be." Thomas shook his head: "It is said that this is what Ronan meant. I guess Ronan has some ideas we don''t understand."


    Terry''s inexplicable disappearance disappeared immediately: "Ronan''s eyes have always been far away, which is not easy for us to understand."


    Just like when Ronan launched the project "Pirates of the Caribbean", most of it was difficult to understand, but the result proved everything.


    Terry recalled a little and found that there were many similar examples.


    "When do you have time?" Terry asked.


    Thomas thought for a while and said, "How about tomorrow night?"


    "Good!" Terry agreed: "We will go together tomorrow night."


    Others need to adjust the time to go to the theater to watch "Attack from Heaven", but Ronan went to a theater in Century City with Jessica Felton on Saturday night to watch this very special movie produced and released by Warner Bros. Hero movie.


    After watching the movie, the two went to a restaurant in the Century City Shopping Center for a late night snack.


    Jessica Felton ordered some food at random, and asked very curiously: "This film has a very bad reputation, why do you want to invite me to watch it?"


    Ronan said, "Because this film is very special."


    Jessica Felton was even more curious: "Because Warner Bros. is a partner of Relativity Entertainment?" She then denied: "This is not your style."


    The waiter brought meals one after another, and the two of them ate and chatted.


    Ronan took a mouthful of crispy potato pancakes and said, "Jesse, don''t you think that every failed film is a painful lesson?"


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "You are right, this film is not only about the plot and character settings, but the editing is also very poor, and the lens logic is insufficient..."


    Probably because she was talking while eating, her wrist shook, and the vegetable salad on the fork fell.


    Fortunately, Jessica Felton had already prepared and tied a napkin on her chest.


    Ronan glanced at the stain on the white napkin, and said, "You are guilty of old problems."


    Jessica Felton picked up the paper towel and gently wiped off the stain. In the shaking, Tylenol naturally said, "It''s too big and there are troubles."


    Ronan didn''t seem to see the trembling mountain, and said, "So, the stains left by eating, women are always on the chest, but men are on the stomach."


    Jessica Felton couldn''t help laughing: "This makes sense." She joked with Ronan, and then brought back the off-track topic: "You must look at this "Amazing Warriors" Is it purposeful?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, instead he said: "The film and television rights of most Avengers in Marvel Comics are now in the hands of Shahai Entertainment."


    "The Avengers?" Although Jessica Felton is a technical nerd, she also knows what the Avengers are. When thinking of "Avengers" that I just watched, there is a feeling of sudden realization: "You don''t want to Shoot the Avengers movie, right?"


    The two parties have been partners for many years. Ronan also trusted Jessica Felton very much and said, "It is true."


    Jessica Felton understood: "So, you want to see why "Ark of the Fallen" failed to avoid making the same mistake in the future."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes." He said again: "I told all the senior management of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures to watch this film."


    Jessica Felton thought for a while and said: "It''s not easy to succeed in such a movie."


    Ronan agreed: "Assembling a large number of heroes with different abilities in the same movie, it can be said that it is difficult to deal with it slightly, and it is another "Avenging Warriors".


    Jessica Felton is no longer a mere editor. She has served as a post-producer in several films in succession, which has also broadened her vision, saying: "This requires a detailed and huge plan."


    She looked at Ronan: "You are looking for me to watch "Amazing Soldiers", isn''t I also part of your plan?"


    Faced with a smart, independent and capable woman like Jessica Felton, Ronan didn¡¯t have to go around in circles. He said directly: ¡°Jessie, no one of my partners is more proficient and good at editing than you. Among the superheroes that Shahai Entertainment holds copyright, there are many female superheroes, and there will be female superhero movies in the future. I also need a female producer who is outstanding and understands true feminism."


    "So you chose me?" Jessica Felton didn''t have any embarrassment: "Ronan, you made the right choice."


    Ronan said, "Go back and think more about the issue of "Avenger from Heaven."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "I understand."


    A lot of famous heroes and monsters are also gathered in "Attack from Heaven", which can be called a movie with a large collection of monsters.


    Explorer Alan Cotman in "Solomon¡¯s Treasure", Tom Sawyer in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", Captain Nemo in "Twenty Thousand Miles Under the Sea", Dr. Hyde in "Doctor Incarnate", The female vampire Mina in "Dracula''s Kiss", the invisible man in "The Invisible Man", and the Doolin Gray in "Portrait of Doolin Gray"...


    These people responded to the call of Queen Victoria of Great Britain and formed a "special gentleman alliance" to fight against the ghosts of madmen who tried to subvert the world.


    After Jessica Felton went home to look specifically at the relevant information, there was only one feeling, isn''t this the Victorian Avengers or the Justice League? Hollywood had the idea of ??forming a team to fight monsters so early.


    To a certain extent, "Arises from Heaven" is a great idea.


    But if you have actually worked in Hollywood, you know A good idea and a good script are 100,000 miles away from a good movie.


    This film can be said to be a typical of the typical, a very clever and stunning idea, made into a vulgar and terrible film.


    In contrast, the director of "Pirates of the Caribbean", Gore Wibinski, is on the contrary. The old-fashioned pirate theme has been reborn under him.


    After careful consideration, Jessica Felton also discovered a major reason for the failure of "Attack from Heaven".


    Although the heroes and monsters in the film are not unknown, they are even famous characters in classic literary works, but they are strange characters to the big screen and movie audiences.


    A group of unfamiliar characters who have not been clearly told on the screen are rashly assembled in the same film. Can the audience quickly accept it? It must be dumbfounded!


    Jessica Felton sent Ronan a reminder e-mail to remind him that the Avengers plan must be taken step by step, not in a hurry.

 Chapter 483： Draw record

    On Sunday morning, Ronan saw Jessica Felton''s reminder email and specifically responded.


    It has to be said that Jessica Felton is indeed a very capable woman, who has seen one of the most critical factors in the Super League of Legends project.


    Once "The Avengers" was able to be a big success, the foreshadowing of the previous few separate films was very important.


    If you directly pull those six people into a movie, it is estimated that there will be only one result.


    I am afraid that many viewers don''t even know who Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye are.


    Later, Warner Bros. and DC Comics'' Justice League movie project also made a big mistake in this one.


    Needless to say "Amazing Soldiers".


    Frankly speaking, before seeing the movie, how many people still remember the role of the young audience? Where did it come from?


    The director and producer of this film really overestimated the literary literacy of most of the audience.


    After processing part of the mail, George Clint came to Ronan''s office.


    The executive officer of Shahai Entertainment was full of spring breeze, and everyone felt pleasing to the eye.


    "Have you seen Saturday''s box office?" George Clintra opened a chair and sat opposite Ronan: "There are data reports on the office software."


    Ronan opened the homepage of the office software and said, "I haven''t had time to read it."


    George Clint said directly: "US$26.78 million! In just two days, the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" exceeded US$50 million!"


    Ronan had already seen it and said, "We met expectations in two days."


    Since "Pirates of the Caribbean" is an original non-sequel movie, Ronan and Embassy Pictures'' first weekend expectation is between US$50 million and US$55 million.


    But the attraction of this film is too great.


    A good movie that meets the needs of most audiences is a movie that can sell at the box office.


    For film company owners and producers such as Ronan and George Clint, the top priority of the US$140 million production budget is of course box office performance.


    The rest must be placed in a secondary position.


    With big box office sales and popular surroundings, George Clint felt that everything that "Pirates of the Caribbean" brought was simply dreamy.


    The pirate movie that was spurned a few days ago turned out to be the hottest movie on the market. It is estimated that the screenwriter who likes to open his mind the most can not write such a script.


    But the reality is more bizarre than the movie plot. Who would have thought that pirate movies would come back to life in such a vigorous way?


    Afterwards, the conversation of the two turned to other film projects that Shahai Entertainment was preparing or shooting.


    For example, the crew of "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" has been established and is hiring directors; for example, the crew of "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door" goes to Chicago for the final stage of preparations, and is expected to start filming in September; for example, "Wedding Prouds" is also on the agenda At present, Irving Wilson has been identified as one of the leading actors.


    There are also sequels such as "Resident Evil 2", "Underworld 2", "Reaper Coming 3" and "Fatal Turn 3" and other sequels have been filmed, all of which have been transferred to the post-production stage and will not delay their release next year.


    In addition, Zach Schneider also signed three film director contracts with Shahai Entertainment, and Shahai Entertainment and producer Eric Newman are forming a crew.


    The film''s schedule was also selected in 2004.


    After two days of screening, the popularity of "Pirates of the Caribbean" was completely fermented. Every day, millions of viewers in North America bought tickets to enter the theater to watch the film.


    In Santa Monica Plaza, Los Angeles, Greymane stood in front of the Jack Sparrow poster in front of the theater and asked the companions under the steps: "Is this location possible?"


    The companion holding the camera curled his hand and said, "Go a little more to the left!"


    Greymane dressed in a standard pirate captain''s costume, holding a machete in his left hand, holding a compass in his right hand, and painted smokey makeup. At first glance, it seemed that Captain Jack Sparrow had left the Caribbean Sea and landed in the United States.


    The companion holding the camera was about to press the shutter when suddenly someone shouted: "Wait! Wait for me!"


    A man in Will Turner costume ran over quickly, grabbed Jack Sparrow by the shoulders, and said, "How can the pirate captain be without the little blacksmith?"


    Another companion checked the time and reminded: "The show will start in fifteen minutes, hurry up!"


    Jack Sparrow and Will Turner hurriedly set up their styling and asked their camera companions to take four or five photos in a row before they walked into the theater contentedly.


    "Brian, I thought you were not coming." Greymane said.


    Another companion patted Brian, who was afraid of dressing up as Will Turner, on the shoulder, and asked, "Didn''t you just watch it yesterday? Why did you come to grab a seat with those of us who saw it for the first time?"


    Bryan brought the disaster to Greymane: "He saw it for the third time today, I only had it twice!"


    Entering the theater, the companion with the camera took the initiative to buy tickets, and everyone else waited patiently.


    Although the looks of Jack Sparrow and Will Turner are weird, they have not attracted much attention at all, because there are too many crazy fans in the theater who dressed themselves as pirate captains.


    Standing at the entrance of the hall and looking over, there were twenty or thirty people wearing pirate hats.


    This is also the tradition of North American movie fans. The most enthusiastic fans often dress up as their favorite characters and appear in corresponding movie screenings.


    Corresponding to the popular release of "Pirates of the Caribbean", this film is completely applauded among ordinary fans.


    Among them, the impression written by ordinary fans on IMDB is undoubtedly the most representative.


    ""Pirates of the Caribbean" will definitely become a classic entertainment film, smooth story, intense fighting and funny, Hans Zimmer''s classic soundtrack, crazy, lazy, drunk, and captain Jack, Depp is too charming and domineering. , The love between a beautiful rebellious noble girl and a poor boy, a group of skeleton villains walking on the bottom of the sea, cannonballs between pirate ships and rushing through huge waves, and the captain mobilizing his men to set sail after getting on the ship, full of Disney¡¯s unfaithful innocence of fantasy adventure ."


    "Depp and Bell played two of the most attractive characters, which are more brilliant than the whole story. The feminine pirate and the mighty blacksmith complement each other."


    "I think there should not be too many action scenes in a pirate movie, but after watching it, the balance between action and drama is quite good. Of course, there are also many interesting clips interspersed between action and drama. Some very good special effects also add to the fun of this movie. If you like action movies you will like this, if you like comedies you will like this, this is a top entertainment movie: plot, action, adventure, humor The combination is so perfect!"


    The first week of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still going on. Although it didn''t hit the box office like last year''s "Spider-Man", it also attracted enough viewers.


    On Sunday, daylight passed quickly, and night followed. Among the popular theaters in good locations, the number of audiences did not decrease at all, and more than half of them were for "Pirates of the Caribbean."


    Under normal circumstances, due to work the next day, the audience in the theater on Sunday night will be significantly less than that on Saturday night. However, many theater operators find that the number of audiences tonight is smaller than last night.


    As soon as he went to work on Monday morning, Michael Eisner walked into the office on the top floor of the Disney headquarters building and turned on his computer to log on to the boxofficemojo website to check the box office of the movie he missed.


    The North American box office briefing for the most recent weekend is on the right side of the website, which is clear at a glance!


    At the bottom of the briefing column, which is the fourth on the box office chart, is the dance film "Thunderbolt Angel 2" with a box office of 13.21 million US dollars the following weekend; the third place belongs to Warner Bros.''s "Arabic Falling From Heaven" with a box office of 16.5 million US dollars the first weekend ; The second place is "Terminator 3" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with a box office of $17.8 million the following weekend.


    The box office results of these three films were not very good, and they were obviously impacted by competitors.


    And this competitor is in "Pirates of the Caribbean", which stands high on the box office chart.


    Even Michael Eisner, seeing the box office numbers for the opening weekend of "Pirates of the Caribbean", has a feeling of air-conditioning-$72.1 million!


    This opening result seems to be second only to "Spider-Man", "X-Men 2", "Attack of the Clones", "Finding Nemo" and "The Bourne Shadow 2" and other films, and can definitely be ranked in the top ten in North America. Bit.


    But those films are either adapted films or sequel films. The only non-sequel original works are produced by Pixar''s group.


    Thinking of the Pixar studio, Michael Eisner couldn''t help feeling depressed. Steve Jobs was always asking him for trouble recently, and his voice was getting louder and louder. If there is a chance, he must get rid of this bastard!


    What is depressing is that Steve Jobs always holds 51% of Pixar''s shares, regardless of whether Pixar Studios is financing or expanding its shares.


    Michael Eisner shook his head and returned to "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    One thing is certain, "Pirates of the Caribbean" has created a record of non-sequel original live-action movies in the North American film market With the reputation of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the first weekend box office analysis, the final North American box office will how many? Two hundred million dollars is definitely not the end, right?


    Michael Eisner is indeed very inflated in recent years, but the basic judgment is still there. The North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is estimated to be 300 million or more than 350 million US dollars.


    Who would have thought that this pirate movie could be so successful!


    Michael Eisner remembered those things he had said before, and couldn''t help sighing. He was on this film and looked away.


    If you just miss it, Michael Eisner doesn''t care about it at all after he has gone through shopping malls.


    He always considers only one point, how to use "Pirates of the Caribbean" to benefit Disney.


    In this respect, Michael Eisner is still a qualified professional manager.


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 Chapter 484： Two-legged stand

    Michael Eisner now thinks about it, Disney really has a treasure without knowing it. The Pirates of the Caribbean amusement project stands in Disneyland, but no one dares to adapt it into a movie.


    He had heard from the people below that Jerry Bruckheimer briefly had the idea of ??a pirate movie, but when he heard that Relativity Entertainment had established the project "Pirates of the Caribbean", he gave up.


    A step slower, but a huge market is lost.


    After thinking about it for a while, Michael Eisner gradually had some ideas. Although the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean" made him feel a little bit slapped in the face, for a businessman and professional manager, these are not a problem at all. .


    Because "Pirates of the Caribbean" is hot, it is beneficial to Disney.


    The Pirates of the Caribbean amusement project in Disneyland can attract more customers. The data returned from Disneyland in the past two days has proved.


    The huge flow of tourists that amusement projects can bring is not just amusement consumption. Like movie theaters, Disneyland has long passed the stage of selling tickets for profit, but is a huge comprehensive store.


    But the benefits in this regard are not great.


    Michael Eisner thought about another possibility. If "Pirates of the Caribbean" becomes a super popular movie and can be serialized like "Star Wars", is there any need to expand related amusement projects?


    However, Relativity Entertainment has registered the relevant copyrights, and according to the relevant provisions of the copyright law, the existing entertainment projects are no problem, but the expansion of new Pirates of the Caribbean-related amusement projects, even if it is a side ball, will be very troublesome. .


    This kind of issue directly involves the law, even if it is tough like Michael Eisner, it is impossible to go directly.


    Relativity Entertainment has an absolute copyright advantage by virtue of movies, but Disney also has a live-action movie business. Can it take advantage of the popularity of "Pirates of the Caribbean" to create a pirate movie belonging to Disney?


    Michael Eisner is thinking about following suit.


    This is never a big deal in Hollywood, and it is not a shame to follow the trend, but one of the safest ways to make a movie.


    The popularity of "Pirates of the Caribbean" may bring the revival of pirate movies.


    Although Michael Eisner is older and has a high level of authority, he still feels that he has sufficient judgment on live-action film projects just like when he created Disney''s live-action film business when he was young.


    On Monday afternoon, Michele Martinez, a senior president from Disney Pictures and a senior producer in charge of the children¡¯s live-action film business, was called to his office by Michael Eisner.


    Michael Eisner looked at his powerful subordinates and said, "Misha, what do you think of "Pirates of the Caribbean"?"


    Michel Martinez told the truth: "A very good commercial film."


    Michael Eisner asked: "Can its success be replicated?"


    Michel Martinez heard what it meant and said carefully: "I haven''t studied this film specifically yet."


    "You gather a team." Michael Eisner ordered: "Study the feasibility of shooting pirate movies based on Disneyland''s rides."


    Michel Martinez knew that Michael Eisner''s order could not be discounted, and immediately said: "I will start the preliminary argument as soon as possible."


    Also in another luxurious office on this floor, another powerful figure in Disney is also discussing "Pirates of the Caribbean."


    Roy Disney praised: "Who would have thought that a "Pirates of the Caribbean" that tends to be naive would be so successful."


    The person sitting across from Roy Disney has a long face. He is the famous Hollywood gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer.


    "I also thought about making a pirate movie." Some words came out of Jerry Bruckheimer''s mouth, completely different from what Michael Eisner said: "But there was only one motion at the time, and it was Michael- Eisner rejected it."


    Jerry Bruckheimer smiled faintly, "When the project was launched, I told the people at Disney that there is still potential for pirate movies to be tapped." He snorted disdainfully, "Michael Eisner, this fool. , Actually said that my project would be completely messed up!"


    There is no way to tell the truth from the false, but Roy Disney can get a message from it-Jerry Bruckheimer, the most important partner of Disney¡¯s live-action film business, has a relationship with Michael Eisner, even if it¡¯s not over. Up.


    He has nothing to do with the others, this is the desired result.


    Roy-Disney knows very well that the professional manager he hired back for Disney has become a mountain on top of Disney, and the Walt Disney Group no longer has the surname Disney.


    If that''s the case, that''s fine. After all, Disney has changed from a mere studio to a media group, and the Disney family has also gained enough benefits.


    But Michael Eisner has become more and more powerful in recent years, and his greed can''t be filled. He even tried to drive the Disney family out of Disney...


    The Disney family is already in a weak position within Disney. If it weren''t for Michael Eisner''s tough character to make enemies and bring many allies to Disney, it is estimated that he would not be able to hold on to today.


    "Michael Eisner''s abilities are degraded very seriously, obviously he can''t keep up with this era." Roy Disney is not at all polite to Michael Eisner, "Although Walt Disney has grown in his hands, But he has now become an obstacle to Walt Disney''s further development."


    Jerry Bruckheimer smiled: "The current Michael Eisner''s vision is indeed problematic."


    As the partner of Michael Eisner¡¯s introduction to Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer has always been on the side of Michael Eisner, but the business cooperation is ultimately profit first. When Michael Eisner gets tougher and even oppresses Brooke After the distribution of Haimer Pictures and Disney''s interests, Jerry Bruckheimer''s attitude began to change.


    Michael Eisner is not the original Michael Eisner. How can Jerry Bruckheimer be the Jerry Bruckheimer of the year?


    Roy Disney said: "Jerry, Disney has always believed in your vision."


    Jerry Bruckheimer understood the meaning of these words and responded: "Roy, maybe at first, I was confused by some appearances, but after recognizing the facts, I always think that Disney should do more."


    In a short meeting, two people who were dissatisfied with Michael Eisner had reached a tacit understanding.


    It seems that because of the relationship between "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Jerry Bruckheimer''s change of position because of his own interests, the contradictions within Disney have begun to develop in the direction of two feet.


    Burbank, at the gate of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan was surrounded by reporters who followed and waited here as soon as he got out of the car.


    Under the protection of several office building security guards, he walked toward the door of the company while answering some questions from reporters.


    "Success is of course expected!" Ronan said with a smile, "I said at the premiere, "Pirates of the Caribbean" will definitely succeed!"


    Now the film''s box office has exploded in the first week. Many media and professional organizations predict that the final North American box office will be more than 300 million US dollars. Of course, he has enough confidence to say this.


    Another reporter asked: "There are many clues to the sequel in the movie, such as the statues of David Jones, and the famous "Flying Dutchman" mentioned by the protagonist several times. May I ask you Planning to shoot a sequel?"


    Ronan will certainly not deny: "Yes, the sequel is already in the daily plan of Sandsea Entertainment." This is also an opportunity to throw out new promotional materials and continue to attract attention: "From the very beginning, we planned "Pirates of the Caribbean". What is being considered is a complete trilogy series. Didn¡¯t you find out? The origin of Captain Jack Sparrow, why he became a pirate, etc., all these need to be explained, and the worldview will be further expanded."


    Ronan was never ambiguous when it was time to boast: "This will be a great trilogy of pirate epics."


    Another reporter asked: "Will the director and Johnny Depp return?"


    Ronan said again: "All the main creators of the crew will return, including director Gore Wibinski, Johnny Depp, Christian Bell and Keira Knightley."


    From the actors to the directors, the signings are all trilogy contracts. Although the first one is a big seller, it is inevitable to give the main creators an appropriate salary increase, but it will definitely not cause the trouble of delay in negotiating and improper cooperation due to salary issues thing.


    In fact, continuing to star in "Pirates of the Caribbean" is more pros than cons for the protagonists, after all, they can be said to have little money and no name.


    Christian Bale, fortunately, will have the "Batman" series next.


    For a weird like Johnny Depp it is not easy to find the right role.


    If everything is normal, Johnny Depp will inevitably become a Caribbean superstar.


    Caribbean superstar? It seems that it is easy to make some bad associations.


    After all, the superstars of serialized movies are not really superstars.


    For example, in the "Star Wars" Iron Triangle, only Harrison Ford became a real superstar, and his big hit movies can list a bunch of them.


    In contrast, Mark Famil and Kelly Fisher, after the end of the "Star Wars" trilogy, they were almost forgotten.


    All three of them were red, but Harrison Ford proved himself in other films, and Mark Famil and Kelly Fisher only had the Star Wars series.


    What else did the latter two photographs besides Star Wars? I am afraid that senior Star Wars fans can''t tell.


    Like Harrison Ford, the longer the red, the more money he will earn and the more enjoyment he will naturally get.

 Chapter 485： Unstoppable

    The impact of popular movies is all-round, especially for Hollywood studios, following the trend is always one of the least risky production models.


    Just when Ronan held a production conference and determined that the second two sequels of "Pirates of the Caribbean" would be filmed in a set shot, some news in the Hollywood circle was also circulating.


    Many production companies, including the six major companies, are discussing the feasibility of shooting new pirate films.


    For studios, it is never a shame to follow suit.


    Ronan didn''t care about this kind of things either. Strictly speaking, he didn''t do anything that followed suit.


    For example, "Hurricane Rescue" is a typical work that follows the trend of "The Bourne Shadow".


    Moreover, it is not enough to follow the trend once. The sequel of this film has also been put on the agenda. Because Liam Neeson is filming "Batman: Hour of War", filming will not start until next year, and it will be released in 2004 or 2005.


    In the previous "Hurricane Rescue 2", Liam Neeson was too old. Many action shots had to use a lot of substitutes and relied on post-editing series, resulting in a very clean and wonderful action scene in the first part. The second part is a bit horrible.


    Don''t worry about this now. Because of his age, Liam Neeson is in good physical condition. He has filmed "Hurricane Rescue" and "Batman: Hour of War" and has been receiving professional training.


    Ronan''s plan is to finish filming the "Hurricane Rescue" trilogy before Liam Neeson''s physical condition completely declines.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" then ushered in the second weekend after its release in North America.


    As a typical movie year, in this crowded summer archive, you can see big-name productions everywhere.


    This weekend, "Jedi Men 2" produced and released by Sony Columbia, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Michael Bay, and starred by Will Smith, will be released.


    Not to mention anything else, just look at the list of the main creators to know the strength of this action crime movie.


    Moreover, the production cost of "Jedi Men 2" is as high as 130 million US dollars, which is definitely one of today''s top productions.


    Ronan also came to Miami from Los Angeles at the invitation of Will Smith and Sony Columbia to participate in the premiere of the film.


    In 1994, gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer collaborated with the little-known commercials and MV director Michael Bay to produce "The Men of the Jedi", and the leading actors selected Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, who were new to the film industry. In one fell swoop, it was expected to become Columbia Pictures¡¯ box office and profit champion in 1995, earning more than 140 million US dollars in the global box office.


    "The Jedi Men" thus became the stepping stone for Michael Bay, Will Smith, and Martin Lawrence to enter Hollywood, and film videos and DVDs also flourished in the following years.


    In particular, Michael Bay and Will Smith, the successful transformation brought about by "Jedi Men" has also made them world-class movie characters.


    The former is recognized as the "explosive madman", and the latter is honored as the "Historical Emperor".


    This is a typical Michael Bay movie, a typical work full of male hormones, and it can be regarded as a direct manifestation of the driving force of human desire to destroy.


    The big American Hummer traverses the small bungalows in Cuba. The real man Will Smith never looks back at the explosion!


    As for the plot logic, there is no such thing in Michael Bay''s movies since "Break into Death Island", and there is no need for such a thing.


    Even unreliable oil workers can fly into space and pierce an asteroid. What''s the point if a real man never looks back at the explosion?


    Once on the Internet on the other side of the Pacific, someone commented on "Jedi Men 2", Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were in charge of the Jedi Men, and Michael Bay was in charge of 2...


    But in the eyes of film company owners and investors, these have never been a problem.


    For example, Ronan, Sony Columbia, Walt Disney and other producers who have worked with Michael Bay, believe that Michael Bay is definitely a good director!


    It''s worth more than David Lynch and Woody Allen added together and multiplied by five.


    For the films directed by Michael Bay, you never have to worry about financing, nor do you have to worry about no one investing, because the current Michael Bay is worth every dollar invested by the film company.


    Like the films of great art directors, investors and producers must carefully calculate how much money can be reaped at the box office and how much can be recovered offline. After all, it will take a few years to operate the offline market to generate profits.


    Starting from directing the first film, "The Men of the Jedi", Michael Bay¡¯s films never seem to require the producers to worry too much about this issue.


    "Jedi Men 2" is no exception.


    On the first day of its release in the North American market, this action crime blockbuster earned $16.88 million, squeezing out "Pirates of the Caribbean" and becoming the box office champion of the day.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" dropped to second place with $14.85 million.


    However, Michael Bay¡¯s films have always been well-received, and the trend is mostly high and low. Although the crazy explosion attracts the audience, it also easily causes aesthetic and visual fatigue.


    If "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a commercial fast food movie that tends to be younger, then Michael Bay''s film is the super fast food in fast food.


    Generally speaking, because Friday is a working day, and Saturday is a typical day off, many movies have a better Saturday box office than Friday.


    However, this regular box office trend is obviously not suitable for real men who never look back at the explosion.


    On the second day of the release of "Jedi Men", that is, Saturday of that week, the box office fell 4% in a single day to $16.2 million.


    However, "Pirates of the Caribbean" showed strong vitality and momentum of rebound. It received 17.41 million US dollars that day, snatching back the single-day box office title from "Jedi Men".


    The good reputation of the audience has allowed Pirates of the Caribbean to maintain a stable and strong box office trend.


    When the second weekend passed, the box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" was only 35 percent lower than that of the first weekend, and another $46.86 million was collected.


    Although "Jedi Men" has been showing a declining box office trend during the three days of the opening weekend, the overall performance is also quite good, and the opening weekend reported $46.52 million.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean" came from behind and won the North American box office chart again, while the newly opened "Jedi Men" can only be ranked second in the box office list with a slight disadvantage.


    Two weeks after its release, the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" easily exceeded the $100 million mark, and it earned $151.92 million in just ten days.


    This pirate movie not only swept away the previous decline of the same type of movie, the box office was extremely hot, and more importantly, under the good reputation of the audience, it drew an extremely stable box office trend.


    At the same time, statistics from the offline distribution department of Embassy Pictures were also sent to Ronan. "Pirates of the Caribbean" has an infinite charm that has affected the entire movie market and countless fans. While the box office is booming, it has also driven the surrounding area. With the hot market, related peripheral products sold for nearly 30 million U.S. dollars in ten days.


    In addition, six or seven companies have begun to negotiate with Embassy Pictures for the authorization of "Pirates of the Caribbean" related products.


    The market in this area is very large.


    After the release of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", Warner Bros. once authorized the copyright of the "Harry Potter" series of merchandise. A total of twelve companies have obtained a variety of merchandise authorizations, while Warner Bros. has only ten The license fee for the term of the year is more than 320 million US dollars.


    Many big-selling movies are out of the audience''s sight, and the output value they can create is much higher than that of theaters.


    The momentum of "Pirates of the Caribbean" in North America was quickly spread overseas by today''s developed media network. The overseas promotion and distribution of Embassy Pictures are also in full swing. Starting in mid-July, this pirate epic blockbuster has been promoted. Europe, Latin America, East Asia and Australia are the most important international film markets in Hollywood.


    Thanks to the film¡¯s popularity in North America and its steadily rising box office, as well as the film¡¯s strong commercial properties and the unique charm of blockbuster films, "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released overseas, which also set off a wave of pirates.


    If the little blacksmith Will Turner took the route of the orthodox steel macho, and it is not uncommon in Hollywood movies in the past, then the charm of Captain Jack Sparrow can be described as "unstoppable".


    "Johnny Depp was born for the most enchanting role of Jack Sparrow."


    "The enchantment between Jack Sparrow''s hip step and the orchid finger makes people drunk."


    "The moment when the movie really took off was when Captain Jack ran away for the first time. He grabbed the rope and swayed up, down, and out like a swing. My heart remained in that happy state until the movie. End."


    "A good-looking movie, the plot is really catching, and Depp is so handsome! Ah! Ah! Ah!"


    "The enchanting captain of the pirate instantly reminded me of a sentence --- forgive me for the bohemian love of freedom in this life!"


    It seems that every time a movie is released in a country or regionThe charm of Captain Jack Sparrow can easily conquer the fans there.


    Perhaps the evaluation of the British "Times" speaks out the aspirations of many people.


    "Captain Jack Sparrow, a crazy character above the plot! Johnny Depp, a magical personality actor! The screenwriter of the film is awesome, compact, and amazing special effects. How can you not love it! "


    Before Captain Jack Sparrow appeared, no one would have thought that such a free madman, a bohemian, righteous and evil pirate, could have infinite charm.


    As a result, "Pirates of the Caribbean" has become inevitable overseas.


    In the three days of the Australian premiere weekend, "Pirates of the Caribbean" scored almost crazy $6.6 million, which was even higher than "Spider-Man."


    In the first week overseas, "Pirates of the Caribbean" collected $63.57 million in more than 30 countries and regions.

 Chapter 486： Take me away

    At the same time as "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released, another film also produced by Shahai Entertainment and released by Embassy Pictures was released from major theaters in North America.


    "Summer in Jeans" is a standard commercial youth idol film. The target audience of this film is very clear, that is, boys and girls in adolescence. Due to the limited audience, the popularity always passes very quickly, just a few weeks. In time, no one cares.


    This youth idol film took only seven weeks from its premiere to the next stage, and the North American box office totaled 68.62 million US dollars.


    Overseas, 39.05 million US dollars have been collected.


    "Summer of Jeans" global box office totaled more than 100 million U.S. dollars, reaching 107.67 million U.S. dollars.


    The success of this film also gave Relativity Entertainment more confidence in the "Mean Girl" released on holiday.


    It can be said that youth idol movies are never out of date!


    As a post-producer, Jessica Felton has entered the crew of "Mean Girl" and fully led the post-production of this film.


    Ronan trusted her very much.


    "Summer of Jeans" has also entered the offline operation stage. In this regard, the Embassy Film Industry has a very mature system and mechanism. It will follow the first round of TV broadcasting, limited TV broadcasting, and DVD distribution, rental and sales, to complete the film. Fangwei''s offline operations.


    According to the consistent performance of Hollywood high-grossing movies, the offline revenue of "Jeans of Summer" will not be lower than online.


    At the same time, Embassy Pictures has never reduced the publicity of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Even if the distribution costs are excluded, the global publicity of the film has also spent as much as 100 million US dollars.


    It is no exaggeration to say that every movie that hits the box office has a huge cost.


    Even movies like "Blair the Witch" are no exception.


    The stable box office trend of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has given Embassy Pictures the confidence to continue to publicize and invest in further tapping market potential.


    The importance of propaganda and hype for a film is self-evident. The most direct result is that the box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" once again showed an unusually strong trend in the third weekend.


    On the third weekend of the film¡¯s release, the decline was still controlled within 40%. Three days¡¯ revenue from the North American film market was $28.1 million. In addition to the box office accumulation of the previous four working days, "Pirates of the Caribbean" only used In three weeks, the North American box office successfully broke through the 200 million U.S. dollar mark, reaching 205.89 million U.S. dollars.


    In addition, "Pirates of the Caribbean" has also appeared in theaters in more overseas markets, with nearly 50 countries and regions showing it, and the total overseas box office has also successfully exceeded 100 million.


    The film¡¯s global box office has successfully exceeded 300 million US dollars.


    Whether it is word of mouth or box office, "Pirates of the Caribbean" has been a great success. The success of the film has brought huge benefits to many people and companies.


    Of course, Ronan¡¯s Relativity Entertainment Company has benefited the most. This is undoubtedly, followed by the director and other actors. Director Gore Wibinski became famous instantly from obscurity.


    In terms of actors, Johnny Depp has been promoted from the second-line freak to the first line with the role of Jack Sparrow. Although he is in a lower position, it is also unstable and may fall at any time, but "Pirates of the Caribbean" Coming into a series, Johnny Depp is generally optimistic about the future. After shaking for many years, he finally became a mainstream Hollywood star.


    The second is Christian Bale. No one has any doubts about his rise to the second line. In addition, "Batman: Hour of War", which has been filmed, belongs to the kind that continues to rise in the second line. Many media and critics believe that , Hollywood may find a new action superstar.


    And the acting star is pretty good.


    Compared to predecessors such as Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, Christian Bale''s acting skills are undoubtedly more reliable.


    Then there is Keira Knightley. Although Elizabeth Swan has received mediocre response, it is enough to make her enter the second line. In the words of the media, after Kate Beckinsale, Hollywood has another dazzling British. rose.


    As for how many actors have been given the title of English Rose by the media, it is estimated that no one can count it.


    Just like the "goddess" of the future, the Rose of England can be called a nickname for the bad street in Hollywood.


    The popularity of "Pirates of the Caribbean" seems to have also awakened the marine adventure spirit deeply rooted in Western society.


    It is known to many that the modern West is an era of ocean expansion. Although Hollywood pirate movies have suffered disastrous failures before, no one can deny the appeal of pirate culture.


    To a certain extent, the rapid rise of the West and its advanced dominance in the world are due to this pirate culture.


    Pieces of legends about pirates have also been thrown out by the Embassy Pictures continuously using the media to further attract people''s attention.


    Some people say: Since the day the ship was invented, pirates have appeared.


    There are many pirate legends full of mysterious and exotic colors, making the pirate culture in people''s eyes more legendary and magical.


    They are the most free, passionate, and unrestrained existence in the Dark Middle Ages.


    They fight with the sea. Although they are greedy, evil and even killing innocent people, they have the vitality, freedom and adventurous spirit that modern people desire. Although such people are immoral, they are attractive and attractive.


    This is the image of pirates in European and American cultures. Every child who grew up listening to pirate stories dreamed of becoming a "one piece man" and looking for the lost treasure.


    Perhaps news about pirate movies has been circulating around the world during this period, and modern pirates are unwilling to be lonely. Somali pirates succeeded in stealing the Pirates of the Caribbean. In late July, they hijacked an American merchant ship and demanded a ransom of 200 million US dollars.


    Disney also came to join in the fun, issuing an announcement stating that the Pirates of the Caribbean amusement facility built in 1967 was the last Disney amusement facility supervised by Disney founder Walt Disney.


    The company''s media even claimed that Walter''s body was buried under the Pirates of the Caribbean rides.


    After a movie goes viral, someone will always jump out and infringe on its copyright, and countless people will come to catch up on it.


    As the distributor, Embassy Pictures certainly will not let the Somali pirates and Walt Disney steal the limelight.


    The propaganda department immediately mobilized the media, and a new wave of propaganda started.


    A large number of propaganda adverts appeared in the media and the Internet. Among them, the official website of "Pirates of the Caribbean" attracted a lot of attention.


    The beginning of this article is an arrogant picture of a group of Somali pirates holding up AK-47 rifles.


    Then, the article solemnly warns:


    "If you encounter in reality a pirate carrying a machine gun barefoot, looting or kidnapping people in the nearby waters, run quickly. Believe me, you don¡¯t want to experience the real life of a pirate, you are really taken away by the pirates and waiting. Your only life is hellish."


    But here, the words and atmosphere of the article changed instantly, from seriousness to joy.


    "Unless he is standing on the boat¡ª"


    The picture below is a close-up of Captain Jack Sparrow standing on the mast during his first appearance in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie.


    Below the picture is a sentence that represents the voice of countless movie fans.


    "If the captain is him, I only have one sentence: Jack, take me away! Let''s go to the horizon that will never reach!"


    This article was well received and was reposted by countless bloggers and media, and someone really wrote to Johnny Depp, begging the real pirate captain to take himself to the world.


    Perhaps Johnny Depp waved his arm, and countless men and women would really follow him.


    The portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow will probably be described in two sentences: a big man! Male left and right!


    At the beginning of August, the fourth weekend of "Pirates of the Caribbean" screening in North America, the box office decline suddenly tightened. Compared with the previous weekend, the decline was only 20%, and it received another $22.5 million in three days of the weekend.


    And achieved the four consecutive championships in the North American box office list!


    This achievement made many people dumbfounded. Although the outside world has paid enough attention to this film, they did not expect that the trend has stabilized to a terrible degree.


    The North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is also approaching US$250 million. Coupled with the ever-expanding scale of overseas screenings, the global box office has exceeded US$400 million.


    The global box office of 500 million US dollars is definitely not the end of this pirate blockbuster.


    Who can not love Captain Jack Sparrow? Who can not love Johnny Depp who became Captain Jack Sparrow.


    Ronan knows very well that Johnny Depp will become Jack Sparrow in reality.


    As for the film''s unusually stable box office trend, it is not unexpected. On the one hand, the film¡¯s audience reputation is extremely good, and on the other hand, it also has a vaguely related memory.


    Although Ronan does not remember the specific box office trends and data of "Pirates of the Caribbean" , because of the great influence of this series, many media have analyzed and reported them. After reading some media articles, I vaguely know that this happened. The box office trend of this film is very stable.


    As mentioned in that article, "Pirates of the Caribbean" not only experienced a weekend box office drop of a minimum of more than ten percent, but also directly bucked the trend on several weekends!


    Just when the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" just exceeded 250 million U.S. dollars, Scott Swift found it.


    "There are a few good news." Scott smiled all over his face, and he was obviously in a good mood: "Ronan, after the news of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" sales spread, South Korea and the island countries are concerned about the repayment ability of the foundation The last trace of doubt is also let go. They just got in touch with me and want to renew the three-phase investment agreement."


    This is indeed good news, Ronan said: "Scott, you are solely responsible for this matter, and strive to get a higher investment amount each period."


    Scott''s characteristic head: "The problem is not big, and their intention to cooperate is very strong. I will finalize new cooperation negotiations with them as soon as possible."

 Chapter 487： Business upgrade

    In the luxurious meeting room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.


    Lawyer Dinah Ampton laid a contract flat on the table and nodded slightly to Ronan. Ronan picked up the signature pen and signed his name at the signature place of the contract.


    On the opposite side, Taku Matsubara, the president of the Long-term Credit Bank of the island country, also signed the contract.


    The two stood up to exchange contracts, and then their hands were tightly clasped together.


    There was warm applause in the conference room, and everyone congratulated the island nation''s long-term credit once again for reaching a long-term cooperation with Pacific Film Foundation.


    Matsubara Taku also smiled and said: "Mr. Anderson, your investment vision is so precise that I admire you."


    Ronan also smiled: "We are responsible for every penny invested by every customer."


    Both of them were very satisfied with their cooperation, smiled and shook hands again.


    The pursuit of business cooperation is nothing more than profit, and both parties can achieve their own satisfaction.


    After the signing ceremony, Ronan invited the long-term credit bank team headed by Matsubara Takuya to visit the Pacific Foundation, Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment, and took them to several crews filmed in Los Angeles to watch. The feast entertained the crowd.


    This time, on the original basis, the two parties have reached a three-year investment cooperation agreement for a total of three phases.


    But compared to the last time, under the negotiation of Scott Swift, the amount of investment per period has increased significantly.


    The long-term credit bank of the island country has a minimum investment of no less than US$300 million per instalment, and there is no upper limit on the investment. For Ronan and the Pacific Film Foundation, the more investment the better.


    The financing interest is the same as the previous contract.


    The long-term credit banks of the island countries also come from financing, and their operating policy has always been to earn the difference between borrowing and lending.


    Although the long-term credit bank of the island country has other investment businesses in North America, it is not considered successful. The cooperation with the Pacific Foundation is a rare bright spot.


    In addition to this investment, the investment focus of the long-term credit bank is actually on Wall Street. According to the news that Ronan learned, this business seems to be caught in a Ponzi scheme.


    Of course, it is not that some people deliberately pit long-term credit banks. Such investment institutions that frequently participate in international cooperation are completely different from companies in relatively closed countries, but they still get involved without hesitation.


    There is no other reason, the high return is too attractive.


    For example, some Wall Street companies have a fixed annual return on investment of 10%, which is an incredible rate of return.


    Let alone shopping mall veterans and established investment companies, people who are a little bit sane know that financing companies with a fixed annual return on investment of 10% are most likely to have problems.


    Don''t even say 10%, the annual return on investment exceeds 5%, you must be careful.


    How can these people or companies in the vertical and horizontal shopping malls do not understand such a simple truth, but the high profits always touch people''s hearts, and they always firmly believe that as long as they control the timing of entering the market, someone behind them must take the order.


    Then, what greeted them was a tragedy.


    The island nation¡¯s long-term credit bank¡¯s investment in Wall Street has fallen into a Ponzi scheme, which highlights the importance of cooperation with the Pacific Film Foundation.


    On the third day after signing the contract with the Long-Term Credit Bank of the island country, Ronan, on behalf of the Pacific Film Foundation, signed their respective investment cooperation agreements with several entertainment companies and investment institutions in South Korea.


    The Koreans are particularly on the road, this time they also brought a few actresses, but Ronan declined.


    On the one hand, these apparently artificially processed beauties look like they were carved out of a mold, and the quality is much worse than those of the three when they went to Korea.


    And Ronan is now fighting with Scarlett Johansson. Although Scarlett Johansson has used knives in the nose and other parts, it can still be regarded as natural in general. He is accustomed to natural and lacks interest in artificial nature.


    On the other hand, Ronan has more work at hand.


    With the continuous expansion of financing channels and the further increase in the amount of financing, the investment business of the Pacific Film Foundation must be upgraded from a pure film investment fund to a financial investment fund with more extensive business.


    The censorship in this area is much stricter than that of ordinary film investment foundations. With Ronan¡¯s current conditions, it is not difficult to pass the censorship, but for some procedures, the owner of the foundation must be present in person.


    The upgraded foundation can invest financing in more industries.


    This is also in response to the next expansion of Relativity Entertainment.


    If the company wants to develop further, it will undoubtedly need more funds.


    "You have contributed to these two negotiations." Ronan also gave Scott and the foundation staff corresponding rewards: "Scott, financing cannot be relaxed. The development of Relativity Entertainment requires more funds."


    Scott Swift said: "I understand. I have just contacted several investment companies in South Africa, and will fly to Johannesburg next week to continue discussions with them. In addition, the contact with the two Israeli companies has never been broken. Although they have certain doubts about us, I have the confidence to pull investment from them."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "We don''t care about which country the investment comes from. Arab investment is money, and Jewish investment is money. If possible, I can use Indian and Pakistani investments together."


    He solemnly reminded: "But there is one thing. Scott, the source of funds must be legal. We have entered a period of stable development. Illegal funds will only cause us huge trouble."


    Scott Swift said seriously: "I understand that illegal funds will not pass me in the first place."


    Ronan actually knows that there are many ugly investments in the film industry. Hollywood has been slightly better in recent years. In many places where entertainment laws are not regulated, the film industry is simply a weapon for money laundering.


    To involve the Pacific Foundation and Relativity Entertainment in a money laundering scandal is absolutely harmful to no benefit.


    Now his company does not have to take such a risky road.


    Many commercial companies, when they first started a business, always have the situation of scoring the edges, but smart people often turn to operating within the rules of the game when the company is a little stable.


    Before Scott Swift left, Ronan said: "I have $15 million transferred to the personal foundation account. You continue to invest in companies such as Amazon and Apple."


    "No problem." Scott agreed.


    Ronan never put his eggs in a basket. His personal investment is more about asset preservation and appreciation. Although his life is also very luxurious, his monthly support is as high as hundreds of thousands of dollars, but compared to income, his The cost is not high.


    Soon after Scott Swift left, Connie knocked on the door and walked in and said, "Director Ang Lee just sent someone an invitation letter. He is hosting a party in Los Angeles next month and wants to invite you to it. "


    Ronan took the invitation letter from Connie, looked at the specific time, and found that there was still more than half a month, and said: "You call Li Ang, I am not sure about the schedule for the time being. It will be before the party. Give him a clear reply a week."


    Connie made a note, turned and left the office.


    Ronan put away the invitation letter, roughly understanding Li Ang''s thoughts, sending the invitation so early, nothing more than wanting to notify him earlier, so that he has enough time to adjust his schedule.


    Ang Lee¡¯s recent days have been really difficult. To organize such a party, it is not impossible to strengthen his reputation, and listen to the meaning of the latest opinion of him as a director in the next circle.


    "The Hulk" really hurt Li An''s vitality.


    This superhero movie is definitely a typical example of driving high and low going. After winning a fair weekend box office in the first weekend, it began to plummet all the way like the Nasdaq stock market in 2000, and it has been in theaters for more than seven weeks. The cumulative box office in North America is only $112 million.


    The film''s overseas box office is also very unsatisfactory. The global box office has not exceeded 200 million US dollars.


    For such a top production cost of nearly 140 million U.S. dollars and a publicity and distribution expenditure of more than 70 million U.S. dollars, there is no doubt that it will fail.


    Moreover, the box office is far from meeting expectations. It is not the most terrifying thing. The most terrifying thing is that the film¡¯s reputation from the audience to the media to other aspects collapsed.


    This will seriously affect Universal Pictures'' offline operation of "Hulk".


    Like this kind of commercial production with a disastrous box office reputation, which TV station will pay a high price for the TV broadcast rights? Who can expect DVD release to get impressive data?


    Ang Lee''s pressure can be imagined.


    It can even be said that this film makes Ang Lee not a person inside and outside.


    Universal Pictures had opinions on Ang Lee. The crew led by Eric Barna accused Ang Lee. Fans believed that Ang Lee was taken over by Oscar and irresponsibly made a bad film. Hulk comics fans reportedly directly Sent a letter of protest to Ang Lee.


    Ronan also received a private message from Avi Allard from Marvel Comics If Shahai Entertainment uses Ang Lee as the director to shoot Marvel superhero movies, Marvel comics will be released. The strongest public protest.


    Fortunately, Ronan never had the idea of ??letting Li Ang direct a purely commercial production.


    Ronan can let Li Ang make a film with a cost of 20 million US dollars. He has such a value, but when the investment is high, it must be limited.


    The knock on the door sounded again, and this time it was Scarlett Johansson.


    Somewhat unexpectedly, Scarlett Johansson was still carrying a briefcase, as if there was an official business to discuss.


    "I didn''t interrupt your work, did you?" Scarlett Johansson pulled away the chair and sat opposite Ronan, and said with a grin: "I have something to do with you. Do me a small favor."


    Ronan nodded: "Go ahead."


    Scarlett Johansson opened the briefcase, took out a script from it, and directly pushed it to Ronan: "I received an invitation, a commercial film, the heroine. But I''m not sure whether to pick it up, can you help me see it? "

 Chapter 488： Big heroine

    After receiving Scarlett Johansson¡¯s script, Ronan took a look. Only the screenwriter¡¯s name, Alex Kuzman, was on the cover, and the script¡¯s name was a capital code "X".


    This is very common in the industry, and some projects often use code names before formal preparations.


    Scarlett Johansson said at this time: "I want to transform into business. The agent contacted me for this project. The producer thought I was pretty good, and gave the script directly. As long as the audition did not appear to be too unexpected, I took There is still great hope for the heroine of this project."


    Ronan was not eager to read the script, but asked: "Why do you suddenly want to make a commercial film? Scarlett, you are the goddess of art."


    "Artisan?" Scarlett Johansson said with a bit of self-deprecating: "This title sounds very high, but it doesn''t have any substantive benefits. Can the Artisan bring me more fame? Or can it improve me Position in the industry? Or let me get a higher salary?"


    Ronan shrugged and couldn''t answer the conversation for a while.


    After rolling the sheets many times, he knows a little about Scarlett Johansson. This girl started acting in movies when she was less than ten years old. She has been playing in Hollywood for nearly ten years. She likes to have fun in time, and she sees it in the entertainment industry. It is transparent.


    To paraphrase what used to be on the Internet, Scarlett Johansson is different from other young girls who are still living in all kinds of wonderful fantasy, and can be described as a standard social person.


    Scarlett Johansson took out a lady''s cigarette and motioned to Ronan: "Can you?"


    Ronan glanced at her and said, "Whatever."


    Scarlett Johansson lit a cigarette and said: "I also want a high-quality life, not a poor ghost under the name of the goddess of literature and art. Therefore, I want to turn to business. The role of transformation is very important. Ronan, your vision is well-known, I want to hear suggestions."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Are you not afraid that my advice is wrong?"


    Scarlett Johansson was very honest: "The one who made the choice in the end is me." She also laughed: "Ronan, we are the best partner. I believe you will not harm me."


    Ronan could certainly hear the meaning of the best partner.


    Frankly speaking, among the young girls he met, Scarlett Johansson had the best technique.


    Ronan opened the script: "My words can only be used as a reference."


    He himself is more social than Scarlett Johansson. If the two have not had a relationship, this so-called favor will definitely not help.


    But he is also a very particular person.


    So Ronan opened the script and read it.


    This is a science fiction film script, the background time is set in the middle of the 21st century, which is not far away.


    The actor is called Lincoln, and the heroine is called Jordan...


    They live in an underground society similar to Utopia with hundreds of partners. Around them are advanced precision instruments, an orderly pace of life, and an efficient and intelligent defense system. Although the sky is not visible all day long, according to the description of base scientists, Over their heads, the entire planet has been completely contaminated by nuclear war, and no living things can survive there anymore.


    All the residents of the base are looking forward to a chance to draw lots. The lucky ones will be sent to the last uncontaminated place, a paradise called ¡®The.Island¡¯.


    Seeing this, Ronan already understood what the script in his hand was about.


    Isn¡¯t this Michael Bay¡¯s "Escape from the Island"? The actor is Ivan McGregor and the heroine is Scarlett Johansson.


    Ronan quickly scanned the script and asked directly: "Scarlett, who is the director of this project? Which company?"


    Scarlett Johansson threw the stubbed out cigarette butts into the trash can and said: "This is a work that DreamWorks plans to invest in and shoot. The director is Michael Bay, and DreamWorks has signed him."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and that was correct, it must be "Escape from the Clone Island" undoubtedly.


    "Where is the producer?" Ronan asked the key point, and also reminded Scarlett Johansson: "Is the producer Jerry Bruckheimer?"


    Scarlett Johansson shook his head: "No. Michael Bay is also a director and producer." She is a very experienced actor. Hearing that Ronan''s words had other meanings, she couldn''t help asking: "Is there a problem? "


    Ronan considered it slightly and said: "Michael Bay has been cooperating with Jerry Bruckheimer since he directed the first movie "The Men of the Jedi." During the rise of Michael Bay, Jerry Bruckheimer Played an extremely critical role."


    He closed the script and returned to Scarlett Johansson: "According to you, Michael Bay is the first work to end the collaboration with Jerry Bruckheimer."


    Scarlett Johansson took over the script and showed a thoughtful look. She is not the kind of woman with **** and no brains, she has a certain ability to judge.


    "Do you think this film might fail?" Scarlett Johansson asked tentatively.


    Ronan, of course, would not give the answer directly, saying: "Before the production of a film is completed, or even before it is released, no one can tell the success or failure. I just point out for you that there is a problem that may be a risk, Michael Bay¡¯s In the past, Jerry Bruckheimer has been checking the movie for him."


    "Thank you." Scarlett Johansson felt very rewarded and said: "I will discuss this issue with the agent carefully."


    Ronan didn''t say much about the script, and instead asked, "Do you really want to switch to commercial films?"


    Scarlett Johansson nodded: "Actually, "Octopus" was an attempt, but it failed.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I may have a suitable type here, I don''t know if you are interested."


    Scarlett Johansson quickly said: "Of course I am interested." She asked concerned: "What movie is it?"


    "A zombie movie." Ronan briefly introduced: "Shahai Entertainment is preparing for a new project. There is a new film remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead" by George-A-Romero. The first protagonist is a female. ."


    Hearing that it was a zombie movie, Scarlett Johansson hesitated: "A remake of a zombie movie?"


    Ronan said: "If you are interested, I can say hello to the crew and arrange for you to audition for the crew."


    Scarlett Johansson looked at Ronan, and after a while, he said, "Do I need to do anything?"


    Both of them were very clear about the meaning of this. Ronan said directly: "You have done it."


    "Um... can I read the script first?" In Scarlett Johansson''s perception, zombies are all non-mainstream types: "I''ll give you an answer after reading the script, okay?"


    Ronan said, "Yes, when you leave, go to Connie and let her take you to get the script."


    After receiving the DreamWorks script, Scarlett Johansson chatted with Ronan for a while, left the office, and asked Connie to get the script of "Dawn of the Living Dead" before leaving Relativity Entertainment.


    Scarlett Johansson got in the car, opened the script and looked at it roughly, and compared it with the script of DreamWorks, slightly furrowing a pair of golden eyebrows.


    "Dawn of the Living Dead" is obviously not a big commercial project. The production budget is only 20 million US dollars. The director is also a new director like Zach Schneider who has never heard of it. The type is still a bit outdated.


    Under normal circumstances, Scarlett Johansson would dismiss this script without even thinking about it, but this is the project Ronan recommended to her.


    Ronan, Scarlett Johansson in in-depth contact, feels that he is still very reliable. Based on what she has learned, Ronan is not the kind of **** producer who puts on his pants and does not recognize people.


    And Ronan''s film projects in the past have a very high success rate.


    It seems that only one film "Ace Agent" lost the box office.


    From these perspectives, the absolute heroine of "Dawn of the Living Dead" is not impossible to consider.


    Scarlett Johansson thought for a while, and decided to discuss it with the agent.


    In the office, Ronan called Eric Newman to communicate with the preparations of the crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead", and once again emphasized the importance of the heroine, striving to become an older woman in line with the current social development situation. Main movie.


    After careful consideration, Ronan felt that Scarlett Johansson was also a good choice to play the heroine. Not only could he be an excellent vase, his acting skills were relatively good among the younger generation of actresses.


    Then there can be some highlights.


    Come to think of it, the scene of Scarlett Johansson being chased by zombies is quite emotional.


    A group of powerful male zombies chased and shouted to take Scarlett Johansson soak in the bath water. Scarlett Johansson shook two short legs and ran wildly, and his plump chest shook up and down...


    Maybe some male movie fans will get nosebleeds.


    Zombies and **** hot blondes are the perfect match.


    What was a bit unexpected by Ronan was that Scarlett Johansson made a decision very fast. After get off work that night, Scarlett Johansson came to the Future World Manor and expressed her willingness to take it. She played the heroine in "Dawn of the Living Dead" and expressed her gratitude to Ronan enthusiastically.


    As for Ronan, the enthusiastic thanks to Scarlett Johansson is of course accepted.


    However, Scarlett Johansson is still considering the science fiction project between Michael Bay and DreamWorks, and has not yet made a decision on whether to accept the heroine.


    Ronan knows very well that based on the actual situation of Scarlett Johansson, the decision to dismiss this role is very difficult to make. The heroine of a top commercial production with a budget of more than 100 million US dollars is not available to any actress.


    Even, most actresses don''t even have the opportunity to fight for.


    In the next two days, Ronan took the time to participate in Scarlett Johansson''s audition. After the crew confirmed her as the heroine, he also found Eric Newman and Zach Schneider to talk.


    In particular, Ronan has some thoughts regarding the role of the heroine.


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 Chapter 489： Zombies must follow the progress of the times

    Warner Studios, walking in the promenade on the third floor of the office building, Luo Nan said to Scarlett Johansson next to him as he walked: "The audition has passed, let your agent come to the crew to negotiate the contract as soon as possible."


    Scarlett Johansson was in a good mood and said, "Okay."


    Ronan came to the door of an office, and said: "The heroine will have a lot of escape scenes, you have to prepare in advance."


    Scarlett Johansson responded: "I will make a running plan."


    Ronan waved to her, turned and walked into the producer''s office, Zach Schneider and Eric Newman were already waiting inside.


    "I have read the first draft of the script." Ronan sat on a single sofa and said directly: "Overall it is good."


    Eric Newman smiled and said: "The screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment has provided a lot of help."


    Zach Schneider then said: "If the script can be finalized, I want to start making detailed filming plans as soon as possible."


    "This is not in a hurry." Ronan said slowly: "The script needs to be adjusted in some details."


    Eric Newman asked: "Which way?"


    Ronan said directly: "The role of the heroine." He changed his sitting posture: "Zach, Eric, when we talked on the phone a few days ago, I mentioned that although this film is a group show, it is a group show. There must be a prominent first protagonist in the play, and this role will be the heroine."


    "We think so too." Eric Newman said with a smile: "The heroine''s role is very heavy."


    Zach Schneider echoed: "We also made temporary adjustments with the screenwriter to further increase the role of the heroine."


    Ronan said in detail: "The heroine''s role is indeed very heavy, but you have misunderstood what I mean by increasing the heroine''s role and creating a zombie movie for the heroine. I said increasing the heroine''s role, not increasing the role of the heroine. The core scenes, but to make a fuss about the heroine''s scenes."


    Eric Newman is a more traditional Hollywood old-fashioned producer. He doesn''t quite understand Ronan''s meaning: "The heroine is already an absolute protagonist."


    Zach Schneider thoughtfully, seemed to have guessed Ronan''s intentions.


    Ronan added: "The plot started when the heroine was chased by zombies and entered the shopping mall, and it really evolved into a group drama. The survivors formed a survival team, but in the existing script, the heroine appeared in a lot of scenes. There is very little help to the survival team. The difficulties and problems faced at critical moments are almost all done by male roles."


    "In the face of zombies, women are inherently weak." Eric Newman said.


    "How about making suggestions?" Ronan emphasized: "Although there are some girly protagonists helping other lucky people in the film, she has not broken away from Hollywood''s usual vase image."


    Zach Schneider interjected: "In other words, the heroine encounters problems and can only rely on men to solve it. She seems to be the absolute protagonist, but in fact it still depends on the male character. It is still a typical vase character setting. "


    Eric Newman said: "Isn''t that all the female characters in commercial films?"


    Ronan said very seriously: "Eric, the times are different, and movies will begin to change accordingly. I have been following the film market in the past few years and found that audiences are becoming more and more mindless and can only wait. The female vase-like characters rescued by men lose interest."


    In the past mainstream Hollywood commercial films, the greatest significance of the existence of female characters was as a vase.


    But movies have always been affected by the social environment. Although women''s rights are not as powerful as ten years later, their voices are getting louder and louder and their influence is getting bigger and bigger.


    He reminded: "The heroine is the absolute protagonist. She can have the appearance of a vase, but she must also have the temperament of an absolute protagonist."


    Zach Schneider fully agrees with Ronan''s statement: "The heroine is not strong, but the quality of will and her own medical ability can be strengthened, and it can also be the core of the survivor team."


    Eric Newman is also thinking about its feasibility.


    Ronan added: "I don''t mean to make the heroine become a leader who is the only one, and other characters to become her vassals, but to make her speak her own voice. What about the first draft of the script? Ever since I met a supporting actor in a shopping mall In the beginning, the heroine was almost entirely dependent on him."


    "I understand." Eric Newman said: "We will adjust the script again."


    Zach Schneider added: "Can I join in the next script modification and creation? I don''t want the right to sign."


    Eric Newman glanced at Ronan and saw Ronan nodding and said, "Yes."


    Ronan finally said: "The heroine who is relatively more independent, this role must take the initiative. In general, she does not need a man to save, but to save a man."


    This type of heroine can begin to appear gradually. Lindsay Bill told Ronan before that independent female characters must be motivated. This motivation is not only for men or children. Hollywood screenwriters can often Think of 300 motives for the hero, but for the heroine, the only thing she can think of is that she is going to save the child.


    After leaving the office, Ronan was about to leave the Warner Studios, but Zach Schneider came with him, as if there was something to talk about, and followed him all the way down to the lobby on the first floor of the office building.


    "About the beginning of the film, I have an idea." Zach Schneider took the time to say to Ronan: "The title does not use the plot written by the script, but is filmed as a collection of various zombie news, causing zombies around the world to move around. Fake. Because some clips were obviously made by the director himself, such as the shots of zombies attacking reporters, it can make the background appear real."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes." He praised: "This is also a good idea for low-cost movies to produce large-cost effects."


    A similar method was used in the production of "Human Removal Project".


    The early Zach Schneider is still worthy of trust, but in the middle and late stages, his film has become very MV, and it is no problem even to treat his entire movie as a MV, such as "Spartan 300 "Warrior" is the "most dazzling Spartan style" that lasts more than one and a half hours.


    Of course, there are many advantages.


    For example, the previous "Watchmen".


    I believe that the beginning of this special superhero movie can leave a very deep impression on people who have watched this movie.


    Zach Schneider¡¯s tailor-made title for "Watchmen" is definitely one of the highlights of this movie.


    It focuses on several of Zach Schneider''s tricks, news briefings, visual MVs, and slow motion throughout the upgrade.


    Almost all the scenes at the beginning are about a certain moment or an event of the characters in the Watchmen League. Every shot is related to news, with reporters or police nearby, so the light effect of flashing lights is often seen.


    This series of "director forged" news scenes created a "watcher worldview" parallel to the real world.


    "Yes, there is one more thing." Zach Schneider said again: "The former producer of "Dawn of the Living Dead" Richard Rubinstein visited the crew and criticized the speed of zombies we set to move too fast. , Lost the essence of the original movie."


    Ronan said directly: "Don''t worry about these, stick to our settings, even zombies, they must advance with the times."


    Zombies are no longer unfamiliar to the audience. Even if a zombie crisis really breaks out in the real world, it is estimated that many people can recognize zombie monsters and distinguish their weaknesses at a glance. To attract audiences, you must have enough excitement. It can be said that making zombies stronger is an effective way.


    Zach Schneider smiled: "I see."


    When the two approached the door of the office building, Warner Bros. producer Charles Rowan greeted him.


    "Hi, Ronan." Charles Rowan actively greeted Ronan.


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Good afternoon, Charles."


    Charles Ronan pointed to it: "Are there new movie projects in preparation?"


    "Yes." Ronan didn''t have to deny it, telling the truth: "I am going to remake "Dawn of the Living Dead."


    Hearing this, Charles Rowan''s gaze fell on Zach Schneider. He faintly felt a little familiar, and asked: "Ronan, don''t you introduce it..."


    Ronan made an introduction to both sides: "Charles, this is the director of Zach Schneider, and I will guide the remake of "Dawn of the Living Dead" by Shahai Entertainment. Zach, this is Charles Rowan, famous for Warner Bros. Producer."


    Charles Rowan shook hands with Zach Schneider, greeted him, and asked: "Director Schneider, have you filmed a MV for Madonna before?"


    Zach Schneider said: "I used to shoot music videos and commercials."


    Charles Rowan nodded: "Young and promising."


    Zach Schneider smiled, seemed very humble, and had a lot of work on hand, so he said goodbye in time.


    When Zach Schneider left, Charles Rowan said: "Ronan, you asked Zach Schneider to direct this remake project and trust his ability?"


    Ronan said half-truth and half-truth: "On the one hand, ability is mainly due to low pay."


    Charles Rowan took down Zach Schneider''s name and said: "Many new directors have been successful after being unearthed by you."


    Ronan sighed: "I just gave them a chance. Gold will always shine whenever there is a chance."


    "I have always admired your courage to use new people." Charles Rowan said seriously: "In this circle, is there little gold buried because there is no chance?"


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "I have time to talk, I still have something to do."


    He immediately catches the flight to San Francisco, and Netflix will launch a series of new functions and new businesses.


    Charles Rowan shook hands with Ronan to say goodbye, entered an office, and specifically noted Zach Schneider''s name on the notepad.


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 Chapter 490： Netflixs new features

    Los Angeles, Pasadena.


    After dinner, Bendtner sat in front of the computer and prepared to go to the Netflix website to select some discs. Tomorrow was the weekend. As there were not enough movies to attract him to buy tickets to watch, he planned to rent a few discs and enjoy Chennai at home. Fly home delivery service.


    With Netflix, film rental is much more convenient, and there is no need to go to the Blockbuster store to queue up.


    Blockbuster¡¯s service attitude is still not good. Anyway, the few Blockbuster chains that I used to visit often show people the arrogance of giant companies.


    Fortunately, now there is Netflix.


    Bendtner opened the Netflix website and found that there was an announcement in the prominent position on the homepage. He didn''t care about it at the beginning. He directly logged into his account and entered the user interface, and found that it was different from before.


    The last time I visited the Netflix website was a week ago. I didn''t expect so many changes.


    Online video? What is this stuff?


    Friend updates? Doesn¡¯t it seem to be before?


    Share pictures and videos? What does it mean?


    Bendtner opened the online video section curiously and found that it was not a movie video, but some self-portrait videos uploaded spontaneously by users. He found the hottest one at the top and opened it.


    The definition of the video is average, similar to that of a public TV station, but it plays smoothly.


    Bendtner watched for a while and found out that this was a video about Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp participated in a "Pirates of the Caribbean" promotional event in New York. He was surrounded by crazy fans, and Depp didn''t see him at all. In a panic, one after another signed autographs for the fans, even if the bodyguard dragged him away from the place where the fans gathered for safety reasons, Depp struggled to complete the last autograph for the fans.


    Johnny Depp is like an autograph madman.


    This actually shows that Captain Jack Sparrow is so charming.


    Bendtner admired, he also went to the theater to watch "Pirates of the Caribbean", it is indeed a rare good movie.


    The video can be commented, and there is also a thumbs-up like function. Bendtner first liked the video, and then wrote a complimentary comment, and found that the video has more than 50,000 likes.


    It is said that Netflix has nearly 8 million US dollars of paying users, so it is not surprising that so many likes.


    Bendtner also found that there is a sharing function next to the like, which can forward the micro-message through his Netflix account and recommend the video to other friends.


    Where are friends? Bendtner scratched his head a bit, returned to the user interface and found that there were detailed explanations for the conspicuous positions. He was anxious to see the new features just now, but didn''t pay attention.


    Ben Turner quickly browsed the description of the new features and found that any user can upload the video, but the 17 prohibited content is strictly prohibited, and friends can filter and add through the user interface.


    Since he had never filmed a video, Ben Turner left the uploaded video aside, focusing on the selection and addition of friends.


    There are two filtering functions. One is the recommendation from the system. The website recommends similar users as friends based on the type and hobbies of the user''s past rentals.


    Bendtner was excited and added several friends recommended by the system in one go. Then he turned to see the optional screening function. This part is clear at a glance. First, if you know the accounts or nicknames of other Netflix users, you can add them directly; One type is fuzzy filtering through system keywords, such as music, football, and movies.


    This kind of operation has something in common with ICQ, but it is simpler and easier to use.


    Bendtner first screened some friends to add, some quickly responded, and some were probably offline and there was no response.


    He thought of his friend Rosicky again, and quickly picked up his cell phone and called him: "It''s me, Bendtner! You go to the Netflix website, there is fun."


    The sound of the fan turning quickly when the computer was turned on soon rang in the telephone receiver. Ben Turner and Rosicky confessed that after entering the Netflix homepage and reading the announcement, they hung up and added Rosicky as a friend.


    After waiting for a few minutes, Rosicky responded and became friends with Netflix.


    "This new feature is really not bad!" Rosicky sent him messages. These messages, like new posts, became a separate web page, allowing the two to communicate freely and unimpeded: "You can watch videos online, share videos, and Check your friends'' activity."


    Bendtner said: "It feels very convenient, like chatting alone in a room."


    Rosicky exclaimed: "Wow! There is a guy in the video zone taking extreme sports, which is awesome!"


    "Where?" Bendtner asked.


    "Wait." Rosicky sent a link: "It''s so convenient, I can share the site''s videos directly with my friends!"


    Bendtner clicked on the link, and a selfie video in the Netflix video area popped up to start playing. He didn''t need to spend time looking for it. The video was a selfie taken by an extreme sports enthusiast with a fixed camera, and he was in the square. Skateboarding between obstacles.


    In addition to the lack of clarity of the video, it is simply impeccable.


    simple! Convenience! fast!


    Rosicky suddenly sent an emoticon: "Oh! Oh! Ben, you are not honest, you even rent a film of Tindo Ballas!"


    Bendtner denied for the first time: "I didn''t."


    Rosicki said: "It''s useless to deny it. Friends can see the rental history. There is also a hidden function. If you choose to hide, you won''t be able to see it."


    Bendtner quickly opened the information of Rosia''s friends, and he saw the column of rental history. There were ten DVDs recently rented by Rosicky, and the related rental page was directly after clicking it.


    Turning off Rosicky''s profile page, Ben Turner found that there is a function on the user page to view friends'' updates.


    After he opened it, the latest micro-messages, uploaded pictures, and posted videos of his friends were all displayed accordingly, which was straightforward.


    And not only can you see, like and comment, but you can also use your account to forward.


    Bendtner saw that Rosicky reposted a few photos of snow mountains that he didn''t know. Those photos seemed to have been specially processed and they were very beautiful.


    He quickly found the video of Johnny Depp, and reposted it, and added a special title "Signing Madness"!


    In addition, in addition to adding friends, there is also a function to follow users. Ben Turner has carefully read the instructions. It turns out that this function does not need to add friends to each other. As long as you follow a certain user, the website will automatically push the other party''s real-time updates to you. .


    After turning around on the website, although there are some flaws in some places, Bendtner thinks that the newly added functions are really good, and he can share his favorite movies, pictures and videos, and even the current information text with people in time.


    Although the scope is limited to Netflix users, Netflix has 8 million users!


    What I wrote might appear in front of 8 million people in an instant, which is really great.


    Bendtner has a feeling that he can speak out through a wide range of channels no matter what people or things he encounters!


    Think about it, before, only big reporters could do this.


    "Ben, hurry up! Follow this user!" Rosicky forwarded a user link: "Tom Cruise! This user is Tom Cruise!"


    Bendtner subconsciously thought it was a fake: "Impossible? Tom Cruise will still register Netflix users? Did someone else use his name."


    Click on the link, the user name is indeed Tom Cruise, and even the user¡¯s profile picture is the classic image of Tom Cruise in "High Aspirations". Bendtner still doesn''t think this is true.


    But when he saw the content posted by the other party, he was stunned and realized that it might really be Tom Cruise!


    "I work on the set, and the assistant took a few photos to share with you my work."


    There is only this piece of content, followed by five pictures, all of which are photos of Tom Cruise during work and breaks on the crew. It is obvious that the background is in an interior studio.


    Let alone ordinary people, reporters can''t take this kind of photos in the studio. Is this user really Tom Cruise himself?


    Bentner subconsciously clicked his attention and found that Tom Cruise was also following others, and he quickly opened his watch list. They were all famous names: Will Smith, Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp , Lee Ang, and Ronan Anderson, the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Bourne".


    He opened them one by one and watched them next to each other. These people have posted content, and they are mainly pictures, which are photos of work and life in relatively closed places.


    Combining these, Bendtner truly realized that I am afraid these are all me!


    Bendtner all paid attention and thought it was a good thing. If they continue to publish the corresponding content, they can avoid the nonsense entertainment media and learn about the first-hand information and work and life of their favorite stars.


    Suddenly, Bendtner''s webpage flashed, and the speaker made a short ticking sound. He clicked on the flashing avatar, only feeling dizzy...


    The video of Johnny Depp''s crazy autograph, which was just forwarded with the title of "Signing Madness", was liked!


    And users who liked it showed up-Johnny Depp!


    This is not true, is it? Bendtner excitedly clicked on the name, and what popped up was indeed the main page of Johnny Depp that I just saw!


    Johnny Depp likes me? Bendtner was still in a daze It took a while before he came back to his senses and confirmed this: Johnny Depp gave him a thumbs up!


    Bendtner was overwhelmed with excitement. He wanted to take a photo with a camera and then post it with micro-messages, only to find that his mobile phone had no camera function.


    In order to vent his excitement, Bendtner deliberately found a repostable Johnny Depp video from the Internet and posted it on Netflix¡¯s video website. Probably Johnny Depp is now a hot spot. A few minutes later , He found that his video had hundreds of clicks.


    Because of Netflix¡¯s new features, Bendtner played until nearly 11 o¡¯clock before renting a movie, then went to bed, lying on the bed, but couldn¡¯t fall asleep because of Johnny Depp¡¯s praise. .


    Netflix actually allowed him to realize the intimate interaction with idols!


    People who are new to social networks like Bendtner cannot think that the user is indeed Johnny Depp, but it may be an inconspicuous member of the Depp team or other employees who liked him.


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 Chapter 491： Intelligent era

    Walking in Netflix''s new office building, it is not difficult for Ronan to find that the office environment is much better than before. This also proves that the only way to improve the office environment is to spend money.


    In the open office area, dozens of employees in the technical department are busy.


    The new office environment, coupled with motivated employees, gives the company a thriving atmosphere.


    Eric Meyer, Netflix''s vice president and technical director, accompanied Ronan, and said at this time: "All the new content on the website is designed by them."


    Ronan had already experienced it personally and said, "It''s very good, better than I expected."


    Eric Meyer smiled and said: "The main reason is that the idea and goal requirements you put forward for us are very clear. We have a clear framework and goal. It is easy to do specific work."


    As he walked, Luo Nan said: "The current functions are already quite good. New problems and new ideas may be discovered during use. You must optimize them in time. We must ensure that we are always in a leading position in the new industry."


    Eric Meyer is confident: "We started early, we will definitely be one step ahead, step by step."


    Ronan has been staying in San Francisco these days and has carefully experienced Netflix¡¯s social functions and sharing functions. Although there are many flaws, especially in comparison with social software that has been used before, under the ideas he provided, the technical department The finished design is generally very good, and it can be said that it is much more powerful than when Twitter and Facebook first appeared.


    More importantly, the user feedback received by Netflix shows that the satisfaction rate of the new features is as high as 99.3%.


    This is not easy for Netflix, which has nearly 8 million users.


    If forums and chat rooms have opened up the era of online social networking, what Netflix has to do is to use simpler, more powerful, quicker and more convenient functions to push online social networking into a new era.


    Ronan can provide some ideas, but the specific design work needs Netflix technicians to complete.


    These programmers can be said to be one of the most dynamic professions.


    In fact, many people outside are very envious of Silicon Valley programmers.


    At present, programmers in Silicon Valley have very considerable income, which can be described as a typical high-paying industry, and the working environment is simple, without too many complicated social interactions, and everything depends on strength.


    In recent years, as all walks of life are advancing the Internet, there is no need to worry about their jobs. Compared with monopoly and old-fashioned industries, promotion channels are smoother and opportunities are relatively fair.


    After a round in the technical department, Ronan and Eric Meyer entered Mark Randolph''s office together.


    Today, Netflix has more than 300 employees, and its average monthly operating income is gradually approaching 40 million US dollars. It can be described as a busy business.


    "You are here at the right time." Mark Randolph was in a great mood and said, "I just got a piece of statistics here. Since Netflix has been online for one week, our average daily shipments have increased compared to last week. Twenty-five percent, and the number of registered users increased by 52 percent from the first week. There is obviously a positive interaction between the sharing business and the leasing business."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Many movie fans are often curious about what other people like. The sharing function just caters to their needs."


    There was a stage when he often went to the website. Many people liked to share their book lists, and others were also happy to find something suitable for them through other people''s subscription book lists.


    Ronan''s function is based on the station at that time.


    Eric Meyer said: "Now it''s just a preliminary feature, we will continue to optimize it, such as launching a user''s share recommendation list and so on."


    Mark Randolph nodded slightly: "These are all conducive to expanding our Internet rental business." He added: "There is one more thing that should not be ignored. The increase in the number of new registered users comes from users'' calling for friends. To connect with each other, many groups of friends in reality, under the call of individuals, registered users on our website, and then formed a circle of friends that connects reality and the Internet."


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "I will let the group increase the promotion of Netflix''s sharing business. A point attracted by the promotion is very likely to expand into a facet."


    Eric Meyer is a typical technical manager who doesn''t know much about propaganda and did not express any opinions.


    Mark Randolph thought for a while, and said: "It''s best to be a novel way of publicity, and it''s best to fit the nature of the Internet and social sharing."


    "It makes sense." Ronan didn''t have a good idea for a while, and said: "I will let the propaganda department come up with a few more plans, and then combine your opinions."


    Newly added customers also need to be converted into paid rental users of Netflix as much as possible. Although streaming media services are limited to many conditions such as general computer hardware and bandwidth, they have not yet been opened, and Netflix also needs to refine the latest Sharing business, but if more people can become Netflix''s paid rental users, as long as there is excellent content later, they will naturally pay for Netflix''s streaming media business.


    "The number of users is one of the keys to Netflix''s urgent need for development." Ronan told Mark Randolph before leaving, "We will operate Netflix to go public in the future. This is an important condition for attracting investment."


    Mark Randolph said: "Our target this year has been adjusted to 12 million registered users. In addition, we are preparing for overseas business. Netflix''s European branch will be launched as early as early next year."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Mark, Netflix''s strategic goal cannot be shaken. You can think about it. If we have more than 20 million users, it will have an important impact on the discovery of the entire film and television industry, and the group company will do its best. To cooperate with you, TV series such as "Grey the Intern" produced by Shahai Entertainment, as well as some movies that do not rely on special effects, can all be released through Netflix''s future streaming media business."


    Mark Randolph knew that Ronan and Shahai Entertainment were planning programs for Netflix¡¯s future streaming media business. He said: "When Netflix was first established, the goal was to change the film and television rental industry. Now we have the opportunity to change the entire film and television production and distribution industry. Why not do my best? I can¡¯t wait to see this day."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I am also waiting for this day."


    To increase the number of users of Netflix by a large margin, publicity and promotion are indispensable. Although in the past year or so, all the movies and related activities launched by Relativity Entertainment will have advertisements for Netflix. It''s just a conventional publicity method. Now that Netflix launches its social sharing business, a new publicity explosion is needed.


    Netflix''s business in North America is developing smoothly, and the next one will expand to Europe, even Australia and more countries and regions with open markets. This publicity explosion will also have a certain international influence, thereby driving Netflix''s global business. .


    In addition, Ronan also talked to Mark Randolph and Eric Meyer about the application on smartphones.


    For Silicon Valley, smart phones are not a new product for a long time. The earliest prototypes of smart phones were born as early as ninety years ago. At present, many handheld business computers also have certain smart phone functions.


    BlackBerry has also been established for several years. At present, its flagship mobile phone has many functions such as e-mail, mobile phone, text messaging, Internet fax, web browsing and other wireless information services.


    In addition, many mobile phone manufacturers are entering the smart phone industry. Motorola, like Motorola, publicly announced the development of smart phone business in early 2003.


    Of course, it is Steve Jobs and Apple''s kidney machine that really pushed the smartphone business to the climax.


    I have to say that Steve Jobs is really a master of marketing.


    Ronan also used his identity as a shareholder of Apple to visit Apple, which is also located in Silicon Valley. Although he did not see Steve Jobs, he also heard some new news.


    This is certainly no secret news, after all, Apple''s research and development of smart phones is also semi-public.


    The first generation of the kidney machine has an initial plan. Ronan can''t remember when the kidney machine generation was launched, but he once bought a parallel machine of the kidney machine 4 in 2010.


    Calculated according to the rhythm of the kidney machine being replaced every year, the first generation of the kidney machine should be released in 2007, and it will not exceed 2006 at the earliest.


    Ronan also has a timetable, no later than 2005, Netflix''s APP will fully enter the smartphone application market, or even earlier.


    Netflix has the advantage of being a first mover, as well as users attracted by its superior movie resources. The social sharing business has a very high starting point from the beginning.


    Even if there are nearly eight million users, not every user will use the sharing function, but the sharing business will have millions of active users at the beginning.


    How long did it take for Facebook to reach this scale?


    When a company with a fairly basic and huge platform and full of innovation and vitality wants to open up new business, its natural advantages are definitely not comparable to those of a self-made person and a company.


    Ronan originally wanted to wait to see Steve Jobs, but he got the news that Steve Jobs went to India to retreat.


    Steve Jobs has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It is said that many friends and family have advised him to undergo surgery, but Steve Jobs himself believes more in Indian retreats and even hired psychics.


    Pancreatic cancer is called the king of cancer, and no one can guarantee how long Steve Jobs will live.


    Ordinary people with this disease basically have to wait to die.


    But Steve Jobs, who was once seriously ill, still pushed the kidney machine to its peak.


    Ronan also hopes that Steve Jobs will wait for a few more years. In any case, he still holds a significant amount of Apple stock.


    The smart era will soon begin.

 Chapter 492： Double-edged knife

    The hottest season of the year has passed in August in Los Angeles, but the afternoon sun is still a bit poisonous. Under the shining sun, the whistling wind suddenly sounded over the lawn on the side of the future world manor, and the propellers turned to bring The strong wind pressed the green grass tightly to the ground.


    The housekeeper Nikia and a sturdy maid stood on the lawn, each covering their eyes with their hands to prevent flying grass clippings and dust from falling into their eyes.


    The white painted commercial helicopter descended from the sky and landed steadily on the apron marked with the "H" symbol.


    The helicopter door opened, and a middle-aged man carrying a suitcase came down and ran to Nikia almost at a sprint speed.


    "Hello." The middle-aged man greeted anxiously.


    Despite the strong wind from the propeller, Nikia maintained the composure of an English butler and said, "Leave it to me."


    This is not the first time that the middle-aged man has come here. He immediately handed out the suitcase, and the robust maid took it.


    "Send it right away." Nikia ordered: "Mr. Anderson and his two guests are in the second hall."


    The sturdy maid walked quickly toward the side door of the future world like the wind.


    The middle-aged man handed the bill at this time, and Nikia glanced at the numbers. A single bottle of $1,850 of beer was very scary in other places, but in this manor, she had long been used to it.


    Nikia confirmed that the amount was correct and immediately signed her name on the bill.


    The middle-aged man took back the bill and hurriedly ran back to the helicopter. The white-painted plane quickly took off and left Beverly Hills.


    The sturdy maid carried the suitcase into the second side hall. Ronan saw the special suitcase in her hand and said to Tom Cruise and Will Smith: "The wine is here."


    "What wine?" Tom Cruise was a little curious: "It''s going to be transported by helicopter."


    Will Smith is also very curious: "Ronan, it''s mysterious, I won''t show mercy to you if the wine is not good."


    Ronan opened the suitcase. The thermostat inside the suitcase wrapped two bottles of ordinary...beer.


    "This wine wants to maintain its original flavor and requires very high storage conditions." Luo Nan took out a bottle and said, "Not only must it be refrigerated, but it must also be stored in ice and sea water from Antarctica."


    Seeing Ronan preparing to make a drink, Will Smith brought three glasses and placed them on the bar in front of Ronan.


    Ronan took the corkscrew and said, "This wine will lose its original taste after leaving the storage place for half an hour, so it must be shipped by air as soon as possible."


    Tom Cruise waited a little anxiously, and urged: "Hurry up and open the bar."


    Bang--


    The bottle cap opened, and a faint air-conditioning came out. Ronan poured a part of the wine into each of the three glasses. The beer didn''t have a lot of foam, and it looked like a pale golden coldness.


    Will Smith took the lead in taking a sip, a particularly refreshing taste that instantly spread from his mouth to his body.


    Ronan and Tom Cruise clinked glasses and took a sip of the beer. The beer tastes lighter, not rich, and its most distinctive feature is its frostiness.


    A glass of wine was over, and when Ronan continued to pour, Will Smith said: "It''s cooler than the other beers I''ve ever drunk."


    Tom Cruise nodded in agreement and said, "It''s like walking around in a glacier in a single coat."


    Ronan finished pouring the wine, and toasted to the two of them, and said, "Go on." It was another cold beer, and he asked, "Is this wine disappointing you?"


    Will Smith smiled and said: "A beer for $1,850 is not disappointing."


    Tom Cruise opened the second bottle of beer and filled three glasses again. Ronan said: "There are only two bottles of this wine in Los Angeles. I asked Nikia to take it for me from an auction at Christie¡¯s. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s the best beer, but it¡¯s definitely the most expensive beer right now."


    The three men drank and chatted, and the second bottle of beer soon reached the bottom.


    Tom Cruise looked at the pale golden liquor in the glass and said, "The ingredients should be rare, right?"


    "The water used for winemaking comes from a thousand-year-old piece of ice from Antarctica''s glaciers." Ronan simply explained: "This piece of ice came from a giant iceberg. It was originally collected by the Marine Conservation Organization and brought back to Australia for scientific expeditions. Later it was brewed. The factory bought and brewed this batch of beer, but only dozens of bottles were passed on."


    Tom Cruise has participated in several environmental protection activities and nodded and said: "The protection of Antarctic glaciers is now much stricter than before. It is not easy to return from the huge ice block of Antarctica again."


    Will Smith clinked glasses with Ronan and Tom Cruise, and said, "Drink all the good wine."


    However, in ten minutes, the three of them drank more than $2,000 worth of beer. After they drank, the topic of the three people also shifted from the alcohol to other places.


    "I haven''t said thank you to the two of you yet." Ronan said with a smile: "You registered users on Netflix and posted and shared information, which helped me a lot."


    Tom Cruise smiled: "You''re polite with me? It''s just a small matter."


    Will Smith said casually: "Aren''t you inviting us to drink?"


    Ronan said, "Of the recent registered users of Netflix, many of them are your fans."


    In fact, several celebrities posted posts on Netflix one after another, which played a big role in pulling. No one can ignore the influence of Johnny Depp, Will Smith and Tom Cruise.


    "Actually, this is also good for us." Tom Cruise said: "I have received feedback from many fans, and they feel very good about this daily direct communication."


    Stars who have been in Hollywood for many years, except for a few people with weird personalities, most of them have their own eyes on things. Will Smith said: "Your Netflix has millions of users. I heard from the agent, registered users. Soon it will be tens of millions, which is tantamount to establishing a platform for us to speak directly."


    Tom Cruise very much agrees with this statement: "In the past, when we wanted to make a public voice, we needed to open up media relations and use media channels. The large amount of public relations expenses were aside. Sometimes the media didn''t sell face to us. Deliberately misinterpreting our meaning."


    He remembered what happened some time ago, and he was still a bit sad: "My experience after the Oscars is the best example. But the platform Ronan you provided gives us a chance to speak directly, as long as enough users can Seeing our direct sound is worth more than anything."


    Ronan said seriously: "It is true. With such a platform, at critical moments, you can publicly speak out at the fastest speed."


    Will Smith laughed and said deliberately: "So Ronan, you have to attract as many users as possible. When your Netflix has tens of millions of users, we can bypass those difficult traditional media. Some things can be announced directly through Netflix¡¯s platform."


    "I also want Netflix to have tens of millions of users." Ronan sighed: "At the end of this year, it would be nice to have 10 million registered users."


    Tom Cruise thinks he owes Ronan a huge favor, and has always been very concerned about Ronan''s affairs, and asked: "Is there anything I can help?"


    Will Smith also teased: "And me."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I am calling for someone to plan Netflix''s new promotion and marketing plan. The plan is still in the planning stage. After the plan comes out, if there is anything that needs your help, I will not be polite to you. ."


    He thought about several plans and quickly rejected them. In the end, he decided to leave professional matters to professionals to do.


    Speaking of it, Ronan really has no experience in how to promote social media. His memory is more of the use of social media.


    In fact, the prosperity of social media is a good thing for Hollywood stars. They have a platform to directly face their fans and promote themselves.


    Once the prosperity of social media has created countless traffic stars, even if many of them are celebrities, it cannot be denied that they are red to purple in a certain group.


    However, the widespread use of social media is a double-edged sword that can both benefit and harm oneself. A celebrity who is a little bit turbulent will be cleansed by the all-pervasive Internet celebrities, causing the set to collapse and fall off the cliff. Examples are not uncommon.


    For Hollywood, the double-edged knife has too little effect on its own side. As long as most stars here do not make major principle errors such as discrimination, no matter how much black material is exposed, the actual impact is not considered Too big.


    At least there will be no disappearance.


    People like the big cousin and others, if they were placed on the east side, they would be finished.


    Even with the mistakes Mel Gibson made, he returned to Hollywood a few years later and once again returned to mainstream sight.


    Others, such as black material, the more popular the star, and Hollywood is not uncommon.


    For this gathering at Future World Manor Ronan not only invited Will Smith and Tom Cruise, he also invited Jeff Katzenberg.


    "It''s a pity." Will Smith sighed: "Jerifer can''t enjoy such a limited amount of good wine."


    Tom Cruise asked curiously: "Jerifer has been absent from our party several times."


    "He is too busy." Ronan knows more because of the cooperation between Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios: "Now DreamWorks Animation Studios is producing three animation directors with a production budget of up to 75 million US dollars. For the film, Jerevor is very stressed and lives directly in the company five days a week.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio''s investment in a single film is relatively low, and the production investment of each animated feature film is on average 30 to 40 million dollars less than Pixar.


    Of course, the visual effects of the animated feature films produced by the two are very obvious.


    As Jeffrey Katzenberg was about to live in the company, Ronan decided to visit him personally to talk about cooperation in the distribution of animated feature films with Jeff Katzenberg.

 Chapter 493： Unbearable

    Just after going to work in the morning, Ronan took the Rolls Royce Phantom to Glendale, passed through the high arches, and entered the DreamWorks Industrial Park.


    From the outside, DreamWorks is still very prosperous. Many businesses from live-action movies to animation production to pop music go hand in hand, firmly occupying the leading position of Hollywood second-tier companies.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio occupies a separate building, and Ronan meets Jeff Katzenberg in a huge luxurious office.


    The face of this dream factory boss seemed to be full of exhaustion.


    "It''s been too busy these days." Jeff Katzenberg personally gave Ronan a cup of coffee: "The three animated feature films have entered the actual production stage. There are too many tasks for me to deal with. Recently I live in It''s in the office."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Now is a critical period for DreamWorks Animation Studio."


    Jeff Kasenberg said: "The three films "Shrek 2," "Shark Story" and "Madagascar" have invested hugely. Success, DreamWorks Animation Studios can truly transform; failure..."


    He sighed: "I can''t imagine the consequences."


    People outside don¡¯t know much about it, but as one of the Big Three in DreamWorks, Jeff Katzenberg is very clear about the entire DreamWorks situation.


    DreamWorks looks like a big business, bright and beautiful, but it is not too far away from the empty shelf. Several loans and financing will expire in the next two or three years, and new funds are not in place, but they can still be supported. As long as the investment movie does not fail too much, it can continue to be supported.


    Once an accident occurs in a high-input business, the consequences will be very serious.


    Among the entire DreamWorks Group, the most outstanding performance is the DreamWorks Animation Studio. Although the three businesses of animation, music and live-action movies are separated to a certain extent, they belong to the same group company after all. If there are problems in some businesses, it will inevitably be a situation where everything will be lost.


    Ronan¡¯s persuasion back then gave Jeff Katzenberg an idea. When DreamWorks Animation Studio achieved greater success, he took the opportunity to break away from the entire DreamWorks system and become a truly independent company. And it can also raise funds by going public and financing.


    It is not easy to achieve this goal. At least two of these three animated feature films must be successful.


    Jeff Katzenberg has devoted unprecedented energy to three animated feature films.


    Although Jeffrey Katzenberg would not say it, Ronan combined with some of the DreamWorks situation he had learned about, plus the fairly close contacts with Jeff Katzenberg over the past few years. Can guess what the head of DreamWorks Animation Studio thinks.


    Ronan took a sip of coffee and said, "Jerifer, you are under a lot of pressure, do you want me to help?"


    Jeff Katzenberg smiled and said: "It can help DreamWorks successfully release "Shrek 2" and "Madagascar" overseas. This is the biggest help."


    Ronan needs to release DreamWorks animation feature films to allow Embassy Pictures to accumulate more experience in animation distribution. Knowing that these three films are of great value, he strives to say: "We are old friends, and some words are unnecessary. Going in circles, it is better to hand over the North American and overseas distribution of these three animated feature films to Embassy Pictures."


    The success of these three films is also the information, which can prove to the inside and outside the circle the ability of the Embassy Pictures to issue animated feature films to facilitate future plans.


    Jeff Katzenberg''s heart was moved, but thinking about the intricacies inside DreamWorks now, he endured it and said, "Ronan, we are old friends. If I have anything, I will just say it. Now you are the theory of relativity. The films produced within the entertainment industry have already taken up most of the annual distribution resources of Embassy Pictures. It is a bit reluctant for Embassy Pictures to promote and distribute three animated feature films within one year."


    Ronan knew that it was very difficult to get North American distribution rights, so he simply took a step back: "The overseas distribution rights of the three films, and the overseas box office and peripheral distribution of "Shrek" have proved that Embassy Pictures has a strong overseas distribution animation director. The ability to film."


    Although the two are friends, most of the time when it comes to such a huge business and the future development of the two companies, they can only do business.


    Needless to say, DreamWorks Animation Studios and Relativity Entertainment now have hundreds of employees, and at least they have to explain their work.


    Jeff Katzenberg expressed his true doubts: "Ronan, Shahai Entertainment has established an animation studio, right? If my message is correct, your first animated feature film has already been prepared. At that time, the schedule may coincide with these three DreamWorks movies in the same year."


    Ronan couldn''t deny it and said, "Yes, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is already preparing the first animated feature film."


    "From a personal point of view, Ronan, I really like to work with Relativity Entertainment." Jeff Kasenberg added: "We are friends, and the release conditions you give are the best."


    He spread out his hands, feeling a little helpless: "But the current situation of DreamWorks Animation Studio cannot take risks. We cannot bear the consequences of failure."


    After all, Jeff Kasenberg has big doubts about the number of animated feature films released by Embassy Pictures in a short period of time.


    Ronan couldn''t force Jeff Katzenberg, and he couldn''t say more. After all, the personal relationship between the two has always been good.


    Jeff Katzenberg told the truth: "I plan to release "Shrek 2" and "Madagascar" in July 2004 and May 2005 respectively. The overseas distribution of these two films will still be released by Embassy Pictures. Let¡¯s do it. We are already talking with Universal Pictures about overseas release of "Shark Story", which will be released in the same summer as "Shrek 2" next year."


    "Yes." Ronan said to Jeff Katzenberg: "Embassy Pictures will not let you down."


    After chatting for a while, Ronan followed him to visit the project team of "Shrek 2" produced by the DreamWorks Animation Studio at the suggestion of Jeff Katzenberg.


    This animated feature film has entered the post-rendering stage. According to the introduction of Jeff Katzenberg, all production can be completed by the end of this year at the latest.


    Although I don''t remember the specific data of "Shrek 2", Ronan vaguely had the impression that this animated feature film has achieved great commercial success.


    It seems to have broken many box office records for animated movies.


    Ronan watched a small number of completed clips. Like most sequel movies, "Shrek 2" continued the first successful model, still reversing and spoofing those fairy tale classics.


    If the spoof of the first part is not without what Jeff Katzenberg meant for the classic animations of his old club Disney who once swept him out, then the spoof of the second part has expanded to the entire Hollywood.


    This week, Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios formally signed an overseas distribution agreement for Madagascar.


    At the same time, after more than three months of screening, "The Bournemouth 2", which was released in early May, was officially released from North American theaters. The North American box office totaled US$285.2 million.


    This also makes "The Bournemouth 2" second only to "Finding Nemo" and temporarily ranked second in the 2003 North American box office rankings.


    Of course, this position will not last long. The North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has exceeded 280 million U.S. dollars, and it has always maintained an extremely stable trend. It is expected that the North American box office will not fall below 350 million. Dollar.


    There are also top big productions such as "The Matrix 3: Matrix Revolution" and "The Lord of the Rings 3: Return of the King" in the holiday archives.


    However, this box office performance is enough to make "Bourne Shadow 2" ranked in the top ten and even the top five in this year''s North American box office annual list.


    In addition, the global box office of "Bourage 2" also reached 535.04 million U.S. dollars. Since overseas screenings have not yet ended, the global box office is extremely promising to exceed 550 million U.S. dollars.


    As soon as "The Bourne Shadow 2" was released, Embassy Pictures held the first round of television broadcast copyright auctions. The final $12.5 million license fee was also second only to "Finding Nemo" among all new movies released this year.


    This epoch-making animation feature film by Pixar Animation Studios, the first round of TV broadcast rights sold for a sky-high price of $17.5 million!


    It can only be said that the long-term operating income of animated feature films is higher.


    Of course, Hollywood¡¯s first-round TV broadcast rights are not broadcast once, usually three times within a short period of time. For example, most of the first-round broadcast packages are broadcast for the first time during prime time, and then replayed twice at night and during the day.


    Embassy Pictures has also increased its investment in the offline release of "Bourne Shadow 2". After all, the first film has won the annual championship in the rental market, and the commercial results of the second film will not be bad.


    At the same time as the offline operation of "The Bourne Shadow 2", Embassy Pictures also pushed a new film into the theater.


    Relativity Entertainment still maintains the rhythm of launching a movie every month This time it is "Human Elimination Project 3".


    As a film that has formed a brand effect, Ronan did not even bother from the initial preparations to the post-production to the promotion and distribution, and he did not even attend the premiere of the film.


    This film also gave Relativity Entertainment the first complete trilogy.


    But as long as the film can be profitable, the sequel will naturally continue to be filmed and produced, and a trilogy later is not a problem.


    The production cost of this horror movie was only 10 million U.S. dollars, and the total budget on the announcement was only 18 million U.S. dollars. However, on the first weekend of its release in North America, it won 36.15 million U.S. dollars at the box office.


    Although the reputation of the film can only be said to be average, the sequel movies and the fans cultivated by the first two are enough to guarantee the success of "Human Removal Project 3".


    Once a low-cost horror film succeeds, its profitability is amazing.


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 Chapter 494： Fantasy future

    Successful sequels of horror movies, in addition to small investment and high returns, are a universal situation. Horror movies are typical short-lived theater movies, and most rely on the accumulation of previous works in the theater and offline markets. The sequel of the fans is even more typical.


    Like this kind of film series, because of the serious pattern and homogeneity, fans are definitely losing, but theater screenings and the huge offline rental market will continue to bring new audiences.


    These will account for 70% or even higher audience share of the horror sequel.


    Under normal circumstances, this part of the audience will definitely flood the theater in the first week of the movie.


    So, the first week of the sequel will look pretty good at the box office.


    But after the enthusiasm of this part of the main audience is almost consumed, the film''s box office will quickly decline.


    The box office of "Human Elimination Project 3" plummeted by 65 percent the next weekend, and only $12.65 million was received. Compared with the $36.15 million during the opening weekend, it gave a feeling of high diving.


    Fortunately, this is just a small production with a very low cost, and the total box office in North America has reached US$60.03 million after being released for ten days.


    Although according to the current trend of large fluctuations, it is almost impossible for the North American box office of "Human Clearance Project 3" to exceed 100 million US dollars, but the current North American box office has already generated large profits.


    For film companies and investors, profitable movies are always good movies.


    Also in this week, Universal Pictures this year''s number one heavyweight work, "Hulk", which has been placed with great expectations, also ended its North American screening trip. The North American box office stopped at the figure of $121.56 million.


    In this era, the number of Hollywood movies with a box office of hundreds of millions in North America is very small. If you encounter some movies in a small year, you may not get ten in a year. Even if it is a big year, there are only 20 movies a year.


    Under normal circumstances, movies with a box office of more than 100 million in North America can be said to have achieved commercial success, but there is a premise that depends on the scale of investment.


    There is no doubt that "The Hulk" is a failed work.


    North America is more than 120 million U.S. dollars, and the current global box office total is just over 200 million U.S. dollars. The actual total investment may be around 200 million U.S. dollars. This film can be said to make investors vomit blood.


    From Universal Pictures to investors in all fields, it is estimated that the losses are not small.


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Lee, who has been following Universal Pictures and "Hulk", came to Ronan to report on the situation.


    "Universal Pictures has reached a consensus within." Robert Lee said of the news he had received: "They will not cooperate with Ann Lee on any projects in the future."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and did not take these words seriously. When Ang Lee rises again, he will become a popular director in Hollywood again.


    It is very likely that Universal Pictures will not cooperate with Ang Lee in commercial productions in the future.


    "The Hulk" actually made it clear to many people in the industry that Ang Lee is not suitable for directing such a purely commercial film.


    Art directors can¡¯t play commercial films that they think are simple and brainless, and this is nothing new.


    Every year, after winning the grand prize, an art director who was stimulated by money turned to directing a commercial film, and then fell down and couldn''t stand up anymore.


    "What about movie rights?" Ronan asked, "What is Universal Pictures'' thinking about Hulk''s movie rights."


    Robert Lee was the first to be good at inquiring about news. In the past few years, he has become an expert in this area. He can sometimes find out many secrets or undisclosed news in a small area.


    He summarized the news from various aspects and said: "Universal Pictures first established the project of "Hulk". Like the current "Spiderman" movie, it has a plan to shoot a series of movies. The initial plan is also three. Song, even the second script has a framework, and it is said that General Ross hunts down Hulk as the main line."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "It''s impossible to shoot a sequel now, right?"


    Robert Lee nodded: "Universal Pictures has stopped the sequel plan and intends to shelve the "Hulk" movie indefinitely. I think if there are no special circumstances, Universal Pictures will not consider shooting new ones for at least ten years. The Hulk movie, but they have no plans to sell the copyright for the time being. What I learned from Marvel Comics, Avi-Allard had communicated with the senior management of Universal Pictures and wanted to take back the copyright of the Hulk movie. But it was rejected by Universal Pictures."


    He told the truth: ¡°We want to take the copyright of Hulk TV, unless we can sell the price that Universal Pictures is tempting, otherwise we are very likely to encounter the same situation as Marvel comics.¡±


    Ronan slowly said, "Even if "Hulk" fails at the box office, how much does it cost to make a company like Universal Pictures tempted?"


    If it were not for the film''s failure, the possibility of getting the Hulk copyright from Universal Pictures is basically zero.


    Robert Lee added: "I''m still inquiring about more relevant information so that I can find the best time."


    Ronan believed in Robert Lee''s ability and was very relieved of him, saying: "As long as the time is right, you decide to make contact with Universal Pictures."


    "I also got a gossip. The news has not spread so far, and it is impossible to judge whether it is true or false." Robert-Lee said directly: "The French Vivendi Group, to which Universal Pictures belongs, has problems with its capital turnover and may sell Universal Pictures. To cash out in order to solve the pressing debt problem."


    This remark immediately caught Ronan''s attention: "Who does Vivendi want to sell Universal Pictures to?"


    Robert Lee shook his head slightly: "I don''t know this, there is no news in this regard."


    Ronan seriously considered that Universal Pictures is going to be sold. Will one of the six major Hollywood companies change hands?


    Now Universal Pictures¡¯ parent company is the Vivendi Group in France, but he remembers it clearly. Later, Universal Pictures¡¯ parent company was called NBC Universal Entertainment Group, which was part of General Electric.


    This is not General Motors, which was once half-dead, but the General Electric Group founded by Edison, the company that ranked first in the world by market value for many years.


    Of course, according to what Ronan once learned, this acquisition has little to do with General Electric. General Electric is involved in many industries. Among its many subsidiaries, there are also companies specializing in media and entertainment. The current NBC TV station is one of them. One.


    Ronan said to Robert Lee: "You are focusing on this aspect, and let me know as soon as I have news."


    Robert Lee, Ronan''s old subordinate, could faintly guess Ronan''s thoughts, and immediately said, "I will focus on this aspect."


    Ronan''s mind became lively, because he knew very well that if the news was not true or false, it was very likely to be true.


    Ronan did not know exactly when Vivendi sold Universal Pictures, but he remembered that Universal Pictures later became NBC Universal Entertainment Group, indicating that Vivendi did sell Universal Pictures.


    So, will Relativity Entertainment have a chance?


    Facing Universal Pictures, one of the six major Hollywood companies, Ronan said that he had no idea, it must be fake, and he even wanted to swallow a big company like Universal Pictures in one bite to reach the top.


    As long as you become one of the six major Hollywood companies, many things will no longer be troublesome.


    Just like the previous Viacom, Sony Entertainment and News Corporation, if you win one of the six major companies, you will have the right to speak in this industry.


    When Ronan thought about this, his mood was very agitated, and he even became excited. He was no longer calm as before. He couldn''t sit on a chair, stood up and walked around in the office. For a time, his head was all about Universal Pictures. Fantasy.


    Such an opportunity is too rare, and Universal Pictures is too heavy.


    Winning Universal Pictures means that the film library, studios, parks, and MPAA seats will all be included in the bag.


    Even if Ronan is a calm enough person, thinking about the possible future, he can hardly be excited.


    Even, he didn''t think about how to acquire Universal Pictures for the time being. It was all the benefits of taking Universal Pictures.


    In the future, with streaming media like Netflix, there will be a high-start social media business that started earlier than others, coupled with an established company like Universal Pictures and the movies in his head, the beauty is beyond imagination.


    This is more than just a rhythm to the peak of life?


    As long as it works well and develops for a few years, you can have a dominant one in Hollywood!


    What used to be Walt Disney, what Warner Bros. and Sony Entertainment, all stepped down!


    Punch Paramount, kick Disney, step on Columbia, beat Twentieth Century Fox, suppress Warner Bros, and dominate Hollywood?


    This thought flashed through Ronan''s mind.


    It was this seemingly beautiful idea that made Ronan regain consciousness from his brief fantasy.


    Ronan knows very well that even if Vivendi Group really wants to sell Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures is still quite far away from Relativity Entertainment.


    To achieve this goal, in terms of the strength of Relativity Entertainment, the possibility is very small, even ten times more difficult than digging into Disney''s corner and winning the Pixar studio.


    There is a chance, but it is very small.


    Ronan is not a person who is easy to say and fail has not done it yet, and no one can guarantee 100% success or failure.


    Regardless of success or failure, always try, even if it fails, there is not much loss.


    And actually participating in it is not without benefits, maybe you can take the opportunity to get something.


    Also, increase the operation experience of Relativity Entertainment''s field acquisitions!


    Even failure is a valuable experience.


    Thinking of this, Ronan first called Robert Lee, who had just left, and asked him to focus on the developments of Universal Pictures. Then he called his assistant Connie to collect information about the French Vivendi Group and Universal Pictures. Details.


    After doing this, Ronan left the office and found Robert Iger.


    Compared to his half-hearted level, Robert Iger is more professional and experienced in this area.


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 Chapter 495： Between advance and retreat

    In another office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger heard what Ronan told him and fell into thinking about the ambitions of his boss. He knew exactly what kind of ambition his boss had.


    Many young people also have various ambitions and desires, but in Robert Iger''s view, Ronan is completely different from those people.


    Ronan has the ability to realize his ambitions, and he will not be driven by ambitions and desires. He has not been too aggressive because of some successes, thus launching a leap-forward development that does not conform to the actual situation of the company, leading to a complete collapse after a short period of glory. .


    Robert Iger has always believed that Ronan has a maturity and calmness far beyond his age, and his own ability far exceeds that of Michael Eisner of the same age.


    Having said that, Robert Iger would of course not know that Ronan¡¯s experience is extremely special. In fact, he is really not a young man. He already has rich social experience and life experience. After stepping out of school, he has worked hard for nearly two decades. Time can be considered a small achievement.


    Ronan''s words about Universal Pictures made Robert Iger realize that Ronan had ideas about Universal Pictures.


    Robert Iger also wants to become the operating officer or executive officer of the Super Entertainment Group, and then reach the pinnacle of his life, but thinking of the actual situation of Relativity Entertainment and Universal Pictures, as the COO of Relativity Entertainment, he believes that he has a responsibility and needs to be reminded Let''s take a look at Ronan, the boss.


    But he is not a person like Michael Eisner. He always pays attention to methods and methods in his work and life.


    "Is this news true?" Robert Iger asked naturally.


    Ronan shook his head: "It''s the gossip now. I have asked Robert Lee to check it, but my analysis shows that it is 80% true."


    Robert Iger thought for a while, and said: "It''s not surprising that Vivendi sold Universal Pictures. This group company that started as a water company is already good at capital operations, rather than carefully operating a company like us."


    He slowly said: "In 2000, Vivendi purchased Canada¡¯s Seagram Entertainment Group for US$34 billion, thus obtaining absolute controlling rights in Universal Pictures and Universal Music, and combined with the group¡¯s own entertainment business at the end of the year. A number of companies, including Polygram, formed the current Vivendi Universal Pictures Entertainment Group."


    Ronan understands what this means. Just like Walt Disney, Universal Pictures has actually become a comprehensive entertainment company after several changes of ownership.


    Robert Iger added: "When Vivendi restructured the Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, it had already split the entertainment business of Segrammer, but they really wanted to sell Universal Pictures and it was impossible to separate the film company separately. That means that the value of other businesses may be greatly discounted. It must be the overall sale of Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. With the usual style of a company like Vivendi, which plays with capital, the sale price must be more than tens of billions of dollars."


    He emphasized: "According to my personal estimation, the current value of Universal Pictures Group''s sale is between US$10 billion and US$12 billion."


    Hearing this, Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Excellent analysis." He paused for a while, and then said: "Bob, are you worried that I blindly initiate the acquisition of Universal Pictures?"


    When Robert Iger heard Ronan say this, he couldn''t help but feel relieved. Being able to speak in this tone showed that Ronan was not dizzy: "I am really worried."


    Ronan waved his hand: "I can''t even determine whether the news is true or not."


    Robert Iger nodded, but asked directly: "Ronan, if the news is true, do you want to buy Universal Pictures?"


    "Of course." Ronan said without hesitation: "Who can be indifferent to one of the six major Hollywood companies in this industry?"


    He smiled: "But it''s one thing to think, it''s another to be able to do it."


    Robert Iger said: "This is an almost impossible task for us."


    Ronan replied: "I know, but if the news is true, I still want to try. Even if it fails, we don''t have much to lose."


    Robert Iger heard something else: "Ronan, you mean..."


    "Bob, you know that we have several acquisition plans in the future, which are also extremely difficult." Ronan said straightforwardly: "The few people in the company except you have no experience in large acquisitions."


    Robert Iger suddenly realized: "I understand, this is an opportunity to accumulate experience." He is an extremely experienced professional manager, and his heart moved: "If the news is confirmed, we can make a plan and establish a special response team. According to the actual operation of the acquisition..."


    Ronan slowly tapped his finger: "Advance can attack, retreat can defend."


    "It''s true." Robert Iger also said in his heart: "I also hope that we have the opportunity to get involved in Universal Pictures."


    Ronan smiled: "Very slim."


    Robert Iger can imagine, but as an operating officer of a company, he must stay awake: "It''s harder than swallowing an elephant."


    As if to remind Ronan, he also seemed to remind himself not to be confused. He said: "In the style of the Vivendi Group in the past, acquisitions are nothing more than two ways. The first is a cash acquisition. At present, the entire group company has 400 million yuan. U.S. dollar reserves, this figure can increase to 500 million U.S. dollars by the end of the year, which is far from enough. We must raise funds."


    Robert Iger told the truth: "With the current strength of Relativity Entertainment, I have confidence in financing or loaning US$1 billion to US$1.5 billion. However, it will be very difficult and it cannot be done in the short term. This huge funding gap It¡¯s something we can¡¯t solve at all.¡±


    Compared with most companies in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment has developed very fast and very stable, but in the face of such huge funds, it is still not enough.


    In particular, when the acquisition is completed, the normal operation of the existing business must not be affected, otherwise it will lose all meaning, and the interest generated by the high loan cannot be ignored.


    Robert Iger continued: "The second way is to exchange shares with Vivendi. Ronan, Relativity Entertainment is not listed, even if it is valued, it is far from Universal Pictures. Even if we use share exchange and cash I¡¯m afraid Relativity Entertainment will have to change its owner."


    This is something Ronan can''t accept anyway. Once other voices can affect the company''s decision, Relativity Entertainment will definitely not be able to develop as fast as it is now in the general direction he set.


    Ronan knows very well that even with his good relationship with Bank of America, it is impossible for the other party to lend a loan that exceeds the value of relativistic entertainment.


    "I thought we were developing very fast." Ronan smiled: "Our scale is still too small."


    Robert Iger said: "The rise of relativity entertainment has been unprecedented in Hollywood for decades. It is not an exaggeration to say that rockets generally rise. We will have a weak foundation, and internal instability will have problems. , Even if it develops quickly, it will collapse."


    He added: "If there is a real chance, we can try, but it cannot affect the normal operation of existing businesses."


    In the end, if the rabbit can''t eat it, and can''t get up after falling down, then the gain is not worth the loss.


    Ronan thought for a while and slowly said, "Even if there is no chance, we can create opportunities and see if we can get some benefits from it."


    Once Vivendi sells Universal Pictures, no matter who the transaction is, internal turmoil will inevitably occur, and it may be able to take advantage of the chaos to find an opportunity to win the copyright of the Hulk''s film and television adaptation.


    Ronan will not completely give up the opportunities that may exist. On the basis of keeping a clear head, he will make preparations. What if Vivendi cannot find a buyer?


    Hope will always exist, but as a party, you should not have too much illusion about hope, otherwise it will affect your judgment.


    Ronan discussed with Robert Iger for an entire afternoon, discussing the risks and various possibilities. Robert Lee can confirm the news and Robert Iger will lead a special team to form.


    During the period, Ronan called Ron Meyer, who had had several contacts, and Ron Meyer directly told him that he was not quite clear.


    Obviously, both Vivendi and Universal Pictures are controlling the news.


    The next day, Connie gave Ronan and Robert Iger a lot of detailed information about Vivendi and Universal Pictures.


    After reading the information, Ronan discovered that Vivendi was originally the parent company of Blizzard.


    Vivendi was the first tax company established by Napoleon III himself. It began to transform in the 1970s and developed into a giant company involving many businesses such as water affairs, architecture, film, music, and publishing. It has always been among the top 500 companies in the world. 100 people.


    In the past few years, just before Ronan dug into the distribution channel of Polaroid Pictures, Universal Pictures was turbulent one after another. After Seagram bought Universal from Panasonic, he was full of ambitions and wanted to build a media empire. Li Jin and several other entertainment companies, but Seagram, who is not familiar with the entertainment industry, quickly paid the price for blind expansion.


    Subsequently, Vivendi, a water company from France, became the owner of Seagram Vivendi obviously attached great importance to Universal, because the new company name after the merger was Vivendi Universal Pictures Entertainment Group.


    Last year, in 2002, due to continuous loan acquisitions, Vivendi led to a sharp increase in debt, and high interest rates brought huge operating pressure. The group''s annual loss was as high as 23.3 billion euros, which directly caused the CEO to leave.


    Vivendi¡¯s liabilities that can be counted by the outside world are as high as 35 billion euros...


    This also reminded Ronan that this kind of crazy rapid financing expansion may not necessarily bring good results.


    Vivendi has reached a situation where some assets must be sold to revitalize funds.


    Combined with the situation in his memory, Ronan judged that Vivendi must sell Universal Pictures Group.


    The shrimp can''t swallow the whale, but the collision of the two whales may not prevent the shrimp from encountering other opportunities.


    In addition to the situation of Universal Pictures, Ronan received good news. Scott accompanied a South African delegation to Los Angeles.

 Chapter 496： Its still money

    At the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ronan met five VIPs from Cape Town, South Africa in a reception room. Scott Swift, who accompanied them to the downhill from South Africa, introduced them one by one.


    "This is Mr. Si Goodson, President of Millard International Holdings Group, and this is Miss Charlotte, Mr. Si Goodson''s senior assistant..."


    As a landlord, Ronan shook hands and greeted these guests one by one.


    Yesterday, Scott Swift took them to visit the Pacific Investment Foundation and Sand Sea Entertainment Company, which have upgraded their business, and introduced them to the film projects invested by the Taiping Investment Foundation.


    Before Ronan came to see them, he also did a detailed understanding. Milad International Holdings Group is affiliated to the South African newspaper industry and is mainly engaged in investment, media and Internet technology support businesses. Investment is the core business of Milad International Holdings Group. They have heavyweight investments in regions such as Africa, North America and Southeast Asia.


    As an investment group company engaged in the media business, they are also very interested in investments related to Hollywood.


    Scott Swift has negotiated with them no less than ten times, and most of the matters have actually been negotiated. As the president of Millard International Holdings Group, Sigurdson came to Los Angeles in person. On the one hand, he was with Ronan. When the boss met, on the other hand, he also wanted to get better terms of return from Ronan.


    Therefore, after the simple greetings between the two sides, they quickly entered the topic.


    West Goodson, like most of the elite in South Africa, is a standard white man and speaks very fluent English: "Mr. Anderson, the Millard Group currently holds a large amount of funds in hand and has been screening suitable investment channels. We have all seen the foundation¡¯s cooperation with Germany, island countries, India and South Korea. You are indeed a very powerful and reputable investment institution."


    This is also the reason why he chose the Pacific Investment Fund. Reputation is very important.


    Ronan smiled and said, "It is an honor for me and the Foundation."


    He also responded politely when the other party said it was polite.


    After the pretty words are over, Si Gudson said with a smile, "Your return on investment is a bit low."


    Ronan said: "Looking at all formal foundations in the United States, the annual fixed investment rate of return of 4% is already the highest grade."


    "That''s not right." Si Gudson seemed to have no idea: "Many investment institutions on Wall Street have an annual fixed investment return rate of 78%. One fund company has an annual fixed investment return of as high as 78%. ten!"


    Ronan laughed and did not explain the difference. Instead, he said: "Milad International Holdings Group is an established investment company. It has invested in the world for many years and must have a good understanding of the investment industry. Mr. Si Goodson, do you think the year is fixed? Is the return on investment of 78% or even 10% normal?"


    Sigurdson glanced at Ronan''s young face and began to put away the contempt in his heart.


    Ronan added: "For those investment institutions with such a high annual fixed rate of return, do you dare to risk huge investments?"


    Sigurdsson smiled and said, "Mr. Anderson said and laughed." He turned off the subject: "I saw your investment case yesterday, and it was indeed very successful."


    Ronan also stopped mentioning the matter just now: "We will be responsible for every dollar invested by our customers."


    With investments in Germany, island countries, India, and South Korea as the foundation, the negotiation between the Pacific Investment Foundation and the Milad International Holdings Group went very smoothly. After Ronan and Sigurdson had an interview, the two parties quickly entered the actual negotiation stage.


    Pacific Investment Fund¡¯s financing from Milad International Group is based on each calendar year, with a fixed annual rate of return of 4%. Milad International Group will contribute to Pacific Film Fund every year in the next five years. Will provide an investment of no less than US$200 million.


    Another point is that this part of the funds can be used to invest in any legal industry, not a special film fund investment.


    When Relativity Entertainment urgently needs funds in other areas, it also has external financial support.


    Milad International Group has established that the first phase of investment is 200 million US dollars, which is a lot of money, but it cannot solve the problem of Universal Pictures that Ronan thought.


    Pulling investment has never been simple, and tens of billions of dollars of funds are really difficult to solve.


    Of course, as long as there is a slight possibility, Ronan has to fight for it, so he took the time to come to the Los Angeles branch of Bank of America and meet Judith, an old acquaintance.


    The former business manager is already in charge of all Los Angeles credit operations.


    Judith and Ronan are also old acquaintances, and asked with a smile: "Need financial support?"


    Relativity Entertainment and Ronan personally repaid their loans in a timely manner and never defaulted on them. They have always been high-quality customers of Bank of America.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Yes, I might need a large loan."


    "A lot of money?" Judith didn''t pay much attention to it. According to the actual situation of Relativity Entertainment, he asked: "It takes hundreds of millions of dollars?"


    Ronan put a smile away and said seriously: "It may cost billions of dollars."


    Judith was taken aback, looked at Ronan, and asked: "Are you kidding?" She looked at Ronan for a while, confirmed that Ronan was not joking, and slowly asked, "You are doing this. What? You want to borrow so much money?"


    Ronan said: "Trade secrets."


    Judith adjusted his mood and tone, and said: "I can''t help you, I don''t have the authority. To be precise, no bank can lend you so much money. If you want to lend 100 million US dollars, you The good reputation in the past does not even require mortgage, but..."


    She smiled bitterly and said, "Ronan, we are old friends, so I won¡¯t tell you unnecessary words. Even if you use Relativity Entertainment as your collateral, you can¡¯t borrow billions of dollars. No bank will lend you. The fund raising and risk control involved..."


    Needless to say the rest, Ronan can also understand that after all, it is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to loan funds that exceed the estimated value of the outside world.


    Ronan simply asked: "Judith, if I need to spend money within this year, how much can you lend to Relativity Entertainment?"


    Judith thought about it for a while and said: "I can apply for about 500 million US dollars, but for such a large loan, it takes time to process the approval, and the corresponding assets or company shares must be used as collateral."


    Ronan nodded: "I understand."


    After leaving Bank of America, Ronan went to other banks to test it, and the answer he got was not as good as Judith''s side.


    Later, he contacted Wall Street specifically. For this kind of acquisition similar to the empty glove white wolf, Wall Street''s large investment institutions are not very interested, and several interested small companies are far too weak.


    The next day, Robert Lee came to Ronan''s office again.


    "Universal Pictures has a very tight tone, and I have not been able to hear specific news." Robert Lee sat on the chair opposite Ronan''s desk and said directly: "I specially sent someone to the headquarters of Vivendi Group in France to collect news. After going through many ways, it can finally be confirmed that Vivendi Group really wants to sell Universal Pictures Group for cash to pay off several imminent debts, and they have already had preliminary contact with a company in the United States, and I believe it will not take too long. Time will be made public."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "Which company?"


    Robert Lee replied: "NBC."


    "NBC?" Ronan really didn''t have any surprises at all: "They intend that Universal Pictures will not be short."


    According to relevant information collected by Connie, when the Panasonic Group sold Universal Pictures to the Seagram Group, NBC had participated in the acquisition, but it was out because of the low bid.


    Later, Seagram Group encountered a crisis and NBC TV station proposed to acquire Universal Pictures, but the bid of USD 6 billion was directly rejected by Seagram. Then Vivendi bought all of Seagram Group directly for USD 34 billion. business.


    NBC''s two acquisitions of Universal Pictures were frustrated, and there was no other reason. The bid was too low.


    Obviously, NBC has always wanted to spend the lowest price to win Universal Pictures.


    Unexpectedly, Universal Pictures went round and round and once again contacted NBC.


    Robert-Lee said at this time: "We have no way of knowing which step the two sides have come into contact with, but Vivendi seems to be dissatisfied with NBC''s bid. It is said that they will publicly promote the global move no later than the end of August. Film and Entertainment Group in order to sell it at a higher price."


    Ronan thought for a while and asked, "What do you think is Vivendi''s psychological reserve price?"


    "This is not easy to guess." Robert Lee considered it and said: "There is a situation that can be used for reference. Vivendi''s urgent need to deal with loans is probably more than 11 billion US dollars."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I see."


    If this is the psychological base price of the Vivendi Group, it is $1 billion less than Robert Iger''s estimate.


    But is Relativity Entertainment a company that lacks that $1 billion?


    Therefore, more than a billion, less than a billion, is meaningless for relativity entertainment.


    Thinking of this, Ronan was somewhat depressed. There was an opportunity in front of him. Even if he bankrupted his family, or even raised debts with all his strength, he could be said to be powerless.


    This feeling is very bad Ronan quickly got rid of this sentiment, thinking of the possible opportunities in it, and said: "Robert, wait until Vivendi¡¯s news is released, you contact them for me to express A kind of Relativity Entertainment''s intention to finance and participate in the acquisition."


    Robert Lee asked: "We really want to participate in the acquisition?"


    "On the one hand is to practice hands to accumulate experience." Ronan tried his best not to let the frustration affect him: "On the other hand, see if you can take advantage of this period that will inevitably cause turmoil in Universal Pictures, and get some benefits from it, such as green The giant¡¯s video adaptation copyright."


    Robert Lee said, "I understand."


    Later, Ronan called Robert Iger again, and the three discussed for a long time.


    Unexpectedly, only five days later, Vivendi Group announced through multiple media simultaneously that it intends to transfer its Universal Entertainment Group.


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 Chapter 497： Copyright freeze

    In Universal Studios, Ronan and Robert Iger entered an independent office building, and under the guidance of a staff member, walked towards a conference room.


    Before getting close to the door of the meeting room, the door of the meeting room opened, and a man with a big nose and bald head sent out three middle-aged men in formal attire.


    The two sides shook hands and said goodbye, unable to hear what was being said.


    Ronan and Robert Iger slowed down very tacitly. Robert Iger said softly: "The man in gray formal wear is NBC CEO Bernat. I don¡¯t know the person on his left, and the former American music player on the right. The company¡¯s executive David Allison."


    Ronan asked in a low voice: "The American music company formerly owned by Universal Pictures."


    Robert Iger replied: "Yes."


    As the two whispered conversations, the three middle-aged men in formal suits came to face each other and brushed past them. Ronan could notice that the eyes of these three were on him and Robert Iger for a long time.


    Ronan and Robert Iger were prepared before they came, and looked at them as if they were competitors.


    When he came to the elevator entrance, Bernat couldn''t help but glanced back. The two people just walked into the meeting room.


    That''s the place Vivendi Group used exclusively in Universal Pictures to receive potential buyers.


    The so-called potential buyers are competitors of NBC.


    "David, you are more familiar with Hollywood." Bernat stood in the elevator room waiting for the elevator, and asked the person next to him: "Do you know the two people just now?"


    The news of Vivendi¡¯s sale of Universal Pictures was a bit sudden. NBC got the information before the news was made public, and then approached the Vivendi Group, originally thinking about taking advantage of Vivendi¡¯s financial crisis and catching the sick cat. Take a bite hard and put Universal Pictures Group into the bag.


    However, NBC will seize the opportunity, and Vivendi is not simple. They are indeed overwhelmed by the debt of more than 10 billion US dollars that are about to expire. They must repay the debts for the excessively aggressive expansion in the past few years. Did not surrender obediently.


    The two sides contacted several times, and NBC pressed for a little bit, and Vivendi simply disclosed the news directly to attract more buyers to compete.


    Fortunately, a lot of NBC''s work sits at the front, and with the support of its parent company General Electric to a certain extent, there are currently no buyers outside of the Conscate Group.


    This is a transaction worth more than 10 billion U.S. dollars, and because of its own special reasons, Vivendi must cash out, and does not accept conditions such as redemption at all.


    There are actually very few companies that are really interested in entertainment companies like Universal Pictures, capable of operating, and having the strength to eat.


    More than 10 billion U.S. dollars in cash cannot be raised casually.


    Someone has already communicated with Conscart, and Conscart himself has a lot of problems, but he has intentions but is temporarily unable to withdraw funds.


    There is also cooperation between the two parties, and it is estimated that if some conditions are set, Conscutt''s side will temporarily calm down.


    But I didn''t expect to encounter two new faces here today.


    This kind of wait-and-sell transaction is most afraid of the appearance of powerful spoilers and competitors. Once the acquisition becomes a bidding, the additional funds may be hundreds of millions.


    David Allison had watched these two people specifically, and then whispered: "The younger is the famous Hollywood producer and the boss of Relativity Entertainment Group Ronan Anderson. The older person is Robert Iger. , Formerly worked at Walt Disney, and later moved to Relativity Entertainment as the chief operating officer."


    Bernat knew who the Relativity Entertainment Group and Ronan Anderson were, and frowned: "Is Relativity Entertainment interested in Universal Pictures?"


    David Allison said: "No, Relativity Entertainment has indeed been developing like flying in an airplane in the past two years, but it doesn''t have this kind of strength yet."


    Bernat did not dare to take it lightly, and said to the assistant on the other side: "Call people to pay close attention to the news of Relativity Entertainment."


    The assistant moved from Hollywood to NBC. He had a general understanding of some of the Hollywood situation. He said: "Ronan Anderson has established a Pacific Foundation to absorb overseas funds for investment. It is said that he has worked in Arabia, India, island countries, Countries such as South Korea and Germany have successfully raised funds with a total amount of more than one billion US dollars or more."


    Bernat was shocked: "He has financing channels?"


    This makes people worry.


    In the conference room, Ronan did not speak. Robert Iger looked at Jean Pierce and said: "After receiving the news that you want to sell Universal Pictures, Relativity Entertainment is preparing for it, hoping to get a fair competition opportunity. "


    Jean Pierce touched his big nose and said with a smile: "These are all easy to say."


    As long as the price is right, they don''t care too much about whom to sell to. Vivendi needs cash.


    The two parties have already made a simple understanding, and Robert Iger simply asked the key: "Mr. Pierce, Relativity Entertainment is very sincere in launching this acquisition. We are raising funds and are cooperating with the Pacific Foundation to raise funds. Consortiums such as Milad International Holdings Group have agreed to raise funds from the foundation, and the first investment will be in place soon..."


    This is to show that Relativity Entertainment has the strength to participate in this acquisition. Jean-Pierce can naturally hear that one more buyer is also a good thing for Vivendi. Otherwise, there are only NBC and General Electric buyers, and the situation is not very good. .


    Jean-Pierce is very calm, as if Vivendi Group has not encountered any problems at all, and said lightly: "I have heard of your Relativity Entertainment, it is indeed a very powerful company."


    In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment has produced and distributed many big-selling movies, and he has also watched movies such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Bourne Shadow".


    Robert Iger''s words continue: "What is your reserve price for transfer? Please also ask Mr. Pixar to make it clear so that we can raise funds."


    Of course, Jean-Pierce will not tell the truth completely. He quoted a price: "13 billion U.S. dollars." He smiled: "If we can enter the actual negotiation and transaction stage, your company will naturally be able to carry out asset evaluation and other procedures, Vivendi Will cooperate fully."


    Having said that, Jean-Pixar added: "We only accept cash transactions."


    This type of transaction will undoubtedly cause many potential buyers to lose out directly, but Vivendi needs money, not other assets.


    Ronan and Robert Iger quickly left after their first contact.


    The goal is basically achieved, I understand the needs of Vivendi, and show his face in front of the people of NBC, how to develop in the future is not completely under their control.


    Therefore, Ronan has to prepare with both hands.


    Robert Iger returned to the company and led a specially established acquisition team to actually simulate the acquisition of Universal Pictures in order to accumulate practical experience and continue to release relevant news to the outside world.


    Ronan turned around, came to Universal Pictures'' office, and visited Ron Meyer.


    "Ron, we are old friends too." Ronan deliberately complained: "The last time I called you, you were unwilling to reveal anything."


    Ron Meyer was not embarrassed, and said: "This is the request of the head office, and I can''t help it. You can''t let me make a principled mistake, right?"


    Ronan didn''t have much to say, and instead asked, "Will Universal Pictures undergo major changes after this acquisition?"


    "It depends on how the future head office thinks about it." Ron Meyer was not leaking.


    Ronan seemed to be very casual and said: "What if someone wants to buy Universal''s films or other copyrights?"


    Ron Meyer was also an old fox, and asked, "Ronan, don''t you think you have a movie project from Universal Pictures?"


    Ronan knew that his intention could not be hidden, and neither admitted nor denied it.


    Ron Meyer shook his head and said: "This is impossible. In order to sell Universal Pictures, Vivendi has temporarily frozen all assets, including copyrights. During this period, let alone copyright transactions, Universal Pictures except for existing Apart from film projects, there will be no new film projects."


    He turned to ask: "What movie projects does Universal Pictures have that you can enjoy?"


    Ronan said half-truth: "Universal Monsters'' film remake copyright. I think Vivendi sells Universal Pictures, and maybe I don''t care about these copyright transfers."


    Ron Meyer smiled: "Copyright is the most important asset of a film company. Not to mention that the assets are temporarily frozen. Even if it is not, I will stop this transaction." He knew that this was a very uncomplicated young man. People, in order to make the other party give up, simply said: "I am a professional manager, this is related to my reputation and professional ethics."


    Ronan also knew that it was impossible to open the gap from Ron Meyer.


    Reputation is very important for a professional manager, and Ron Meyer is far from retirement age.


    Ron Meyer knew that he could not sit in this position for long, and said casually, "Ronan, you have found the wrong person. We are old friends. I will tell you something if you want What, I should go to Vivendi, not me."


    Ronan certainly understands what this means. It should be Vivendi¡¯s full involvement in Universal. Vivendi holds the absolute controlling rights in Universal Pictures. They don¡¯t want to sell. Universal has nothing to do. Vivendi wants to sell. Universal Can''t stop it.


    Afterwards, Ronan notified Robert Iger and let him handle the negotiations with Vivendi.


    At the same time, prepare for the other hand.


    After the business upgrade, the Pacific Investment Foundation held two press conferences in succession, and successively cooperated with Millard International Holdings Group and the Koch Foundation in Germany to accept investment from these two foreign companies.


    The specific amount has not been announced, but the formation is very large.


    Anyone with a little bit of information knows the relationship between Pacific Investment Fund and Relativity Entertainment.


    In addition, compared to the entertainment commissioners who began to frequent major banks or financial institutions, the news in this regard is not hidden from others. Many people know that Relativity Entertainment is preparing to apply for large loans.


    Ronan took the time to participate in the opening ceremony of "A Wonderful Night in the Museum", and the filming of this fantasy adventure children''s film officially started.


    But not every crew went smoothly. Bad news came to Ronan. The internal conflicts in the crew of "The Wedding Proud" in preparation suddenly intensified, which seriously affected the normal work of the crew.

 Chapter 498： Actor battle

    "Mr. Anderson, this man is called Michael Pitt, a very good actor."


    In the drawing room of Warner Studios, an audition video was being screened on the white curtain. A very temperamental middle-aged man said to Ronan: "He has appeared in many films. Among all the actors who auditioned, the acting skills are the best."


    Production manager Andri stood up, shaking his chubby body, and retorted: "Michael Pitt''s acting skills are indeed the best, but he is not suitable for this role!"


    The temperamental middle-aged man is the associate producer Karl Buyet hired outside the crew. He has a certain reputation in the industry and is very senior. He is also a member of the producer league.


    "Isn''t our choice of actors based on acting skills?" Karl Buyet and Andri tit-for-tat: "Michael Pitt has good acting skills and a good image, so why isn''t it suitable for male second?


    He didn''t seem to pay attention to Andri, who was more like a good old man, and said: "Mr. Anderson, I promise, this actor is what the crew needed.


    Andri is a good old man, but he also has his own principles, insisting: "This is a comedy, the character comes with humor and aura, but what about Michael Pitt? The acting skills are good, the image is good, but the temperament is very bad. Come on! What we want is a comedian, Michael Pitt has a very obvious gloomy temperament, which makes people feel sad when they see it!"


    Karl Buyet turned to look at Andri: "The temperament can be changed through performance!"


    Andri told the truth: "I didn''t see him behave like this in the audition."


    When the audition video was finished, Ronan raised his hand and stopped the argument between the two, then looked at the silent director Todd Phillips and asked: "Director Phillips, what''s your opinion?"


    Although Todd Phillips is only in his early thirties, he can get the directorship through the investigation of Shahai Entertainment. He has certain ability and knows the limits of his director power. He does not want to participate in the film manager and deputy production. In the dispute between the filmmakers.


    Moreover, he has directed and filmed five movies and understands many bright and dark rules in Hollywood.


    This matter is far from as simple as it seems.


    "I..." Todd Phillips smiled and said, "Michael Pitt''s acting skills are very good, and his temperament is not particularly compatible with the role setting."


    Saying this is equivalent to not saying it.


    Ronan glanced at Michael Pitt, who was frozen on the screen, and that slightly gloomy face was more suitable for a literary film.


    "Andry." Ronan asked directly: "Do you have a better candidate?"


    Andry has worked with Ronan more than once, and he was prepared to release another audition video. This is a young, handsome and sunny actor who seems to be less than thirty years old, with the gloomy Michael Pitt In sharp contrast.


    In the performance of the audition video, this person was full of joy, carefree and funny, and seemed to have a certain talent for comedy.


    More importantly, Ronan recognized this young actor as a former big star at a glance, but his name was a bit confusing, and he couldn''t remember it for a while. What came out of his mind were several very famous movies starring him. Of the movie''s name and picture, the most memorable of them is undoubtedly the voice of the little raccoon in the Yiningyan Dance Team.


    By the way, his fame is a very powerful comedy.


    This person''s acting skills in the audition are indeed not as good as Michael Pitt, but his temperament is more suitable for the role.


    Although Ronan seldom participates directly in the specific work of the crew, he can''t hide some information about the crew with a higher investment.


    "Michael Pitt is not suitable." Ronan made a decision directly, pointing to the young actor on the screen: "He is good..."


    Andry said: "This is Bradley Cooper, who has played different roles in five films and two series before, most of which are funny."


    Karl Bouyet did not give up, arguing: "I think..."


    Ronan raised his hand again to stop Karl Buyet''s words and said, "I have decided to use Bradley Cooper."


    It is not difficult to choose between a gloomy actor and a handsome sunny guy, and one of them is still a comedy star in memory.


    Seeing Ronan''s decision, Todd Phillips stood up and said, "Mr. Anderson, I have to prepare for the shooting."


    Ronan nodded: "Go ahead." When Todd Phillips got out of the drawing room, he said to Andri: "Negotiate a contract as soon as possible."


    Karl Bouyet wanted to speak again, Ronan interrupted him directly: "Mr. Bouyet, this thing ends here."


    This producer was hired by Shahai Entertainment. Like other Hollywood film companies, as the number of film projects launched increases, although the first producer of the crew is all by Shahai Entertainment¡¯s own people, the producer Many members of the group inevitably need to be recruited.


    There are many positions in the production team and relatively large powers.


    Ronan said lightly: "There are some things, I don''t want to say more, it doesn''t mean I don''t know."


    Hearing this, Karl Buyet''s face changed slightly, but after all he was an old seniority in the circle, and he quickly returned to normal.


    Karl Buyet didn''t say much, turned and left the office.


    Regarding the dispute over the casting, Ronan had a detailed understanding of what happened before coming to the crew today.


    It is nothing more than paying and rewarding those.


    It''s just between man and man.


    To be honest, this external hired Karl Buyet is still very principled. He took advantage of Michael Pitt and tried his best to get a role for him. He quarreled with production manager Andri several times.


    This is not the first time that a similar thing has happened on the crew of Shahai Entertainment, and it will definitely not be the last. The crew can be said to be the epitome of Hollywood Vanity Fair, not a kindergarten of harmony and love.


    Ronan can tolerate the existence of differences, disputes, and contradictions. The crew can''t stop these at all, but there is a prerequisite that cannot affect normal work.


    "Playing down Karl Buyet''s position in the crew." Ronan said to Andri: "From today on, he has no authority."


    Andry has cooperated with Ronan many times and immediately said: "I know what to do."


    Ronan did not ask the crew to dismiss Karl Buyet. The two parties signed a contract. His dismissal may cause more trouble. There is no clear evidence to dismiss him for no reason. Once the complaint reaches the union, the union may be investigated.


    Unions are synonymous with trouble for Hollywood capital.


    Just let Karl Buyet stand aside from the crew.


    Leaving the filming room, Karl Buyet sighed, knowing that he was finished in this crew.


    But things have finally been explained.


    Impulse is the devil.


    That night, he drank too much alcohol, ate something that couldn''t be written, plus a gloomy handsome guy like Michael Pitt...


    Karl Buyet knows very well that if the other party has paid, he will have a corresponding return.


    Although it''s not a big deal, it may not matter, but Karl Buyet doesn''t want to take risks, after all, once the trouble starts, his wife, children and family are all ruined.


    Although there are many people with similar orientations in the circle, few people dare to risk being public.


    In order to fight for the role of Michael Pitt, Karl Buyet did not hesitate to quarrel with the production manager several times, even in front of the first producer and the owner of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan Anderson. These news spread, and they said there. Nothing.


    After all, the real choice of actors is in the hands of Ronan Anderson, and he has tried his best.


    This thing ends here...


    Before Ronan left the crew, he specifically asked Adrie for Bradley Cooper''s information, returned to the car of Relativity Entertainment, and took a look.


    Through Bradley Cooper''s information, Ronan gradually recalled the name and general plot of the comedy movie-"The Hangover."


    Bradley Cooper is one of many protagonists.


    Ronan¡¯s impression of this film is much shallower. It is mainly a typical Hollywood **** comedy. Most viewers in the East find it difficult to get a laugh, and sometimes even feel that a group of mentally handicapped people is wondering.


    Therefore, American comedies have left the Western and even the English market, and their performance is not very satisfactory.


    But this type of film has always been highly accepted in the North American market, and it can be called a timeless type. Similar to **** and cruel horror films, it is relatively less affected by the real social environment.


    Now that I remembered it, Ronan would naturally not let it go.


    Returning to Relativity Entertainment, he recalled previous movies, while writing outlines and character settings, and took free time from work to finish the story outline in a few days, and specifically asked people to go to the copyright office and the screenwriters union to do corresponding search queries. .


    Nowadays, the Copyright Bureau and the screenwriters union have all established digital databases. Many things are particularly convenient to check. After confirming that there are no copyright issues, they are transferred to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, where they can complete the script creation As for The shooting and production of this project will have to wait until after "The Wedding Proud" at the earliest. If "The Wedding Proud" can be successful, we can continue the shooting and production team to complete this "Hangover".


    Ronan tried to recall the information related to Bradley Cooper, and found that this comedy obviously turned into a director and directed a very popular movie. The heroine is the famous Lady Gaga.


    Bradley Cooper can be described as versatile.


    Thinking of this, Ronan specifically called Andri and asked him to sign several film contracts with Bradley Cooper for Shahai Entertainment.


    In September, the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" approached 350 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office exceeded 600 million U.S. dollars.


    The popularity of this film has passed, and the main publicity and distribution work of Embassy Pictures has gradually shifted to the new film.


    "Chain Saw" directed by James Wynn will be released at the end of the month.

 Chapter 499： The timid

    Los Angeles, Pasadena.


    After finally getting through the rest day, Rosicky decided to stay at home for a day, relieve the pressure of the working day, and relax.


    In the past two weeks, I have been too busy at work, working overtime almost every day, and I don¡¯t even have time to watch movies. The company is inhumane, and the evil capitalists can¡¯t breathe.


    In the past few years, after hard work, it can be considered a small achievement, but I found that this place is not the paradise in imagination. A large number of various nominal expenditures such as mortgages, car loans, medical insurance premiums, and real estate taxes are crazy. Just lose your job. , He will go bankrupt immediately.


    Rosicky couldn''t help but want to complain. He thought of the Netflix website that could be easily shared with others. He immediately got up and turned on the computer and logged in to his account.


    The functions shared by Netflix are good and addictive, simple to operate, powerful, and a large number of users.


    The benefits are too much.


    Moreover, Netflix is ??no longer a single disc rental and sales website. After updating the video and picture section and sharing function last month, the two have been closely integrated with the previous rental and sales business, whether it is renting and buying discs or Upload and watch videos, or share all kinds of fun, all can be achieved on this same website.


    Rosicky currently has more than one hundred friends, including real relatives, friends or colleagues like Bendtner, and netizens added through website recommendation searches. Recently, because of work, he has not logged in for a few days, and his friends have updated hundreds of updates. Article.


    It is also fun to view the information or dynamics posted by other friends.


    After Rosia opened it, just about to look at each other, she suddenly found that someone had forwarded an important message.


    This is a missing person notice.


    "Dr. Lawrence Gordon of Orange County has disappeared a few days ago. The place of disappearance is in the underground parking lot of the hospital. According to video footage taken by surveillance, Dr. Lawrence Gordon may have been kidnapped!"


    After the missing person notice, there is a short video.


    Rosicky opened his eyes curiously and found that it was a very short video. A tall man in a suit suddenly fainted by the car, and was dragged away by the weird man covered in black clothes and black robe...


    This is not missing! This is kidnapping!


    At the end of the missing person notice, there is a link to a website. In order to find the missing Dr. Lawrence Gordon, volunteers set up a missing person website.


    The more horrifying news is still to come. Someone said in the comments: A serial murder demon appeared in Orange County, who likes to use torture to kill. Several people have been killed. The police are arresting him, and according to the recording he left on the scene Traces such as the torture instrument gave him a nickname called "Jigsaw".


    Someone later broke the news that there was also a male nurse named "Adam Stanhead" who was missing from the hospital.


    After reading the message, Rosicky clicked on the link of that website. He found that the content of the website was not only about tracing people, but also introduced the serial murderers in Orange County, and reminded people in the entire Southern California area to be careful of murderers in a prominent position!


    What''s even more strange is that the website is called "Jigsaw"! Instead of looking for Doctor Lawrence Gordon or something.


    There is the latest notice on the website, which seems to have been issued by volunteers, saying that the police are highly suspicious that Dr. Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanhead have fallen into the hands of the jigsaw.


    Some people also analyzed that these two people may be bad luck.


    As for the reason, this person cited several murders committed by the jigsaw, which have led to the tragic death of several people under torture. Only one woman named Amanda survived, as if there was still a mental problem.


    Below is a short interview video of Amanda: I don¡¯t hate the jigsaw. This is a test. I can survive. The jigsaw made me understand the preciousness of time and the true meaning of life!


    Rosicky scratched his head for a while. Is this a Stockholm syndrome patient?


    This idea was fleeting, Rosia closed this webpage and looked at the website carefully. As a senior movie fan, it was easy to find many loopholes.


    To be precise, the website was deliberately placed in the open, which was meant to be discovered.


    Viral marketing is no longer a new thing. After North American movie fans experienced the bombing baptism of "Blair the Witch", there have been countless subsequent films that have used viral marketing methods. There are successful films, but there are also many failures.


    Rosicky has watched quite a few movies, which he ignored before, but now he finds clues, he knows that this is a promotional website for a certain movie.


    Although the incident is not true, his interest has been aroused.


    Obviously, this is a horror movie.


    Counting that, Rosicky is also a fan of horror movies. He joined a team of horror movie enthusiasts when he was studying. A group of people would get together to watch movies and chat with others every week, and exchange movies that interest each other.


    This is also a channel for venting pressure. Whenever you see those **** and cruel scenes, you can always find an inexplicable pleasure.


    Suddenly, Rosicky¡¯s Netflix shared that new news came, and the person who sent it was his friend Bendtner.


    "Have you noticed that there is a good horror movie to be released at the end of this month." Bendtner is recommending the movie: "Several friends and colleagues have talked about this film, and the various materials that are currently exposed are very special. It should be the type we like."


    Rosicky immediately used Netflix''s latest screenshot sharing function to send a screenshot of the homepage of the jigsaw website to Bendtner.


    "Yes, this is it!" Bendtner wrote back immediately.


    Rosicky replied: So many people have noticed, I''m also watching it.


    Bendtner sent another message: You haven''t shared it on Netflix these days. As soon as the relevant information came out, it attracted a lot of attention on Netflix, and the reposts exceeded 100,000.


    Rosicky''s divergent thinking: How do you feel that Netflix Sharing has a powerful publicity function?


    Bennet sent another message: I don''t know this, but after the relevant information has been reposted on Netflix, many websites have also reposted it. By the way, are you looking at the official website of Jigsaw? There is a section inside, which is jigsaw torture...


    Rosicky immediately became interested: I won''t talk to you anymore, I''ll take a look first.


    Switching to the website, Rosicky easily found what Bennet said. The pictures and introduction above are simply shocking!


    "Jigsaw''s incredible way of killing! Bloody! Horror! Enter with caution!"


    The title of this post is to tell a curious person like Rosicky, hurry up and open me, I am the type you want to watch.


    Rosicky immediately opened the link, and the first picture appeared on it. The picture was not very clear and seemed to be taken secretly, but the content inside made him stare.


    It was a white girl struggling in a pile of syringes with flashing needles. She was wearing a weird-shaped headgear around her neck. Numerous needles were stuck on her body. Where the needles went in, the skin swelled and blood leaked. In addition, as she moves forward, she will inevitably be pierced by more needles. Even Gonzalez, who has seen countless horror films, feels a bit of hair loss at this time.


    This is more uncomfortable than death! Definitely super horrible torture!


    At the same time, he was curious, what kind of movie is this? There is such a cruel method of torture...


    His curiosity and interest have been completely hooked out. Just looking at the first picture and the introduction of the ten thousand needle holes below, I feel that this jigsaw is somewhat real.


    Rosicky then looked down, and pictures of killing agencies and victims appeared one by one, along with simple text introductions.


    "See if you can escape from the jigsaw killing mechanism!"


    Thinking of the pit hole above, Rosicky couldn''t help but fought a cold war, shook his head and looked down.


    "Gillnet Labyrinth: The victim is naked and locked in a huge basement labyrinth. If he can''t escape within three hours, the exit will be closed forever. There are sharp gillnets along the way to the exit, let alone groping. Pathfinder, as long as you move a little bit, you will be cut into skin and flesh, and every step you move will be scarred and screaming..."


    The fat man hung on the barbed wire in the picture above has countless wounds on his body, especially his stomach. The dripping is obviously not blood but gastric juice...


    Seeing this, Rosicky touched his stomach subconsciously.


    This is simply a full-fledged full-fledged slaying horror. These strange ways of killing are far more powerful than simple **** swords and axes!


    Scary rhythm!


    Rosicky has read these so-called internal information and has a very strong interest in this horror film. He feels that if you don''t watch it, you will really miss a wonderful film.


    He immediately reposted relevant information on Netflix, and some friends who might not have followed were immediately asked.


    "What are you reposting? It''s horrible!"


    "No, I was scared to throw up, you have to be responsible!"


    "My sister just saw it by accident and was scared to cry. What do you think?"


    Rosicky did not reply, and directly sent a message to Bendtner: Going to watch this film at the end of the month, should you make an appointment?


    Bendtner responded very quickly: about! Be sure to make an appointment!


    The timeliness and sharing of network information transmission is far from comparable to other media ~ www.novelhall.com~ forums, movie statistics websites, portal websites, and even the websites of some large non-governmental organizations, as long as there are many places where you can leave messages and posts. There are content related to "Chain Saw".


    In addition, the embassy film industry has not relaxed in the conventional publicity of traditional media.


    Outdoor advertisements were posted, posters were published in local media, trailers were played late at night on the TV station, and a press conference was held in the middle. Unfortunately, due to the funding and the reputation of the film¡¯s creators, it did not cause much waves...


    The production budget of "Chain Saw" is only 1.5 million U.S. dollars, and the initial plan for publicity costs is as high as 8 million U.S. dollars.


    The 3,000 copies requested by Ronan alone accounted for more than half of the publicity costs.


    Although digital projection technology has already appeared, and even has a certain scale of digital cinema, North American films are still dominated by traditional projection modes.


    The cost of film copy is too high.


    This is not the only trouble encountered by Chainsaw.

 Chapter 500： Classification

    California, Encino, Motion Picture Association of America, also known as the location of MPAA.


    In the meeting room of the Rating Committee within the Film Association, the rating discussion on "Chain Saw" is ongoing.


    "There are many extreme violence scenes in this film."


    Sitting on the side of the oval conference room, Matt Mendes said very clearly: "Blood and violent scenes are extremely detrimental to the mental health of young people and may bring many negative effects."


    Matt Mendes, as one of the oldest judges on the rating committee, speaks quite a lot.


    Some of the other judges in the conference room nodded and some were lost in thought.


    According to MPAA regulations, the judges of the rating committee must be the parents of children aged 5 to 17, and the term of office shall not exceed seven years. However, Matt Mendes has served on the rating committee for nine years, and the child has already passed the legal age of majority. .


    His position in the MPAA remains unmovable because he is the spokesperson for Walt Disney on the jury.


    In fact, many judges, like Matt Mendes, are no longer in compliance with MPAA regulations, and some even have no children but still serve as judges.


    Because the rating committee is a "secret" organization that does not disclose the identity of the judges, it is the voice of the six members of the Film Association Committee on the rating committee.


    Clement is the least experienced among the six member agents. After his predecessor retired, he entered the rating committee and reached an agreement with Sony Columbia Pictures.


    "Matt said very reasonable." Lindelof said at this time: "Extreme violence, not suitable for teenagers."


    Clemente smiled, and Universal Pictures stepped forward.


    Then, Fellman, who stood behind 20th Century Fox, said: "This is the most violent movie I have seen this year. It must be restricted."


    The agent of Paramount Pictures stood up directly and said: "This "Saw Cry" has exceeded the limit of R grade."


    The agent of Warner Bros. Catello said directly: "I recommend NC-17 classification."


    Clement took a look at him. It is said that Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment have a close cooperation. It seems that while cooperating, when it is time to press, he will not be soft.


    They hadn''t had any discussion beforehand, but there was a kind of silent understanding.


    This kind of tacit understanding actually existed last year, but it has not found a suitable opportunity to use it. The rating committee can indeed be used as a weapon, but many standards and rules are laid out clearly. Even the Big Six cannot do too much, otherwise it will provoke. A lot of unnecessary trouble.


    Some films are rashly given a first-level rating. For example, they fully meet the R-level standard but are rated as NC-17. The authority and credibility of MPAA and the rating committee may be damaged.


    The rules of the MPAA have been running for decades, and many actions can only be used to flick the ball.


    They waited a long time for these ratings, and finally waited for an extremely violent "Chain Saw", the six major tacit understanding does not require prior communication.


    Although it can be revised and re-graded, the time and energy delayed may disrupt the deployment and rhythm of the film company.


    "How about you?" Someone asked, "What do you think?"


    Clement smiled and said directly: "I think NC-17 is suitable."


    "Secondary!" Someone agreed.


    All judges unanimously passed the NC-17 classification.


    Matt Mendes formulaically said: "The Chainsaw Fright, graded NC-17, unanimously passed."


    According to the prescribed process, the MPAA notified Shahai Entertainment the second day after the classification was determined, and the news was quickly fed back to Ronan.


    George Clint, who got the news, immediately brought director James Wen to the Relativity Entertainment side.


    "Sorry, Mr. Anderson." James Wynn was slightly apprehensive: "My job was not done well."


    Ronan shook his head: "This matter has little to do with you, don''t do that, James. The final finished version is confirmed by me, but I took it lightly."


    In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment has developed smoothly. DreamWorks is still at the top, Ronan is somewhat relaxed.


    This is human nature, it is impossible for a certain thread in the head to be tight all the time.


    George Clint was a bit angry: "We submitted the film to the rating committee very early, but they delayed until the end of the time limit before agreeing on the rating of "Chain Saw". It was clearly aimed at us. The rating committee''s rating has always been blue. Light violence, the six major brands have more violent R-rated films than "Chain Saw", but they have no opinion!"


    Ronan smiled: "George, this shows that we are a very powerful company."


    "Uh..." George Clint was taken aback for a moment, then understood Ronan''s meaning and said, "It is true."


    Ronan sighed and said, "In the future, such a situation may happen again. You prepare some preparatory plans."


    George Clint scratched his head: "The Big Six is ??really the same as before, using the old methods."


    "This is not the 1960s and 1970s." Ronan said: "The Big Six have their own competition, and it is impossible to truly unite together. They use methods within the rules of the game, but we cannot despise the fallen movies. The company is a lesson from the past."


    Many companies just can¡¯t survive just by means of the rules of the game. For example, DreamWorks, the Big Six have not used any methods outside the rules of the game, and it is not even apparent that the Big Six have suppressed DreamWorks, but DreamWorks finally Still falling apart, there is no chance to challenge the top players in Hollywood.


    The many problems in DreamWorks itself are of course also a key factor.


    Because even if the six major companies have a tacit understanding, they are competitors themselves, and they cannot truly unite.


    James Wynn is still a pure director now, a bit mad.


    "What should we do?" he asked.


    Ronan quickly made a decision: "James, you can edit it as soon as possible, and make the scale smaller."


    James Wen always felt that his job had not been done well, and said, "Give me three days."


    George Clint took over: "When the re-editing is completed, I will immediately submit it to the rating committee for re-evaluation!"


    Ronan nodded: "That''s the only way for the time being."


    Just do it when it comes to it, James Wynn did not delay for a minute, he immediately left, and summoned his staff to the post-production studio of Warner Studios to re-edit "Chain Saw".


    In the office, George Clint said: "I was notified that I stopped the copy printing. At least 1,000 copies were unusable, and more than one million US dollars was wasted."


    Ronan is also a little angry, but no matter how angry, there is no good way, unless he does not go to the MPAA classification.


    According to the current laws in the United States, no one forces filmmakers to submit their films to MPAA for rating, but most filmmakers and distributors still submit their films for rating, because after the film is rated, it is equivalent to A kind of certification for movies is equivalent to the mark affixed after evaluation by the MPAA Association.


    The vast majority of the media require that the film must obtain a rating before allowing the film to be advertised in the media, otherwise it will be protested by other advertisers or public organizations.


    And without grading, "Saw Cry" can be shown in hundreds of theaters at most.


    It may even be resisted by the Federation of Teachers and Parents.


    These non-governmental organizations are not mascots, and their influence cannot be underestimated.


    Ronan shook his head and said: "For the time being, this is the only way. George, pay attention to this matter and formulate corresponding countermeasures. The MPAA rating committee is not something we can solve in the short term."


    Relativity Entertainment entered this industry too late, and the power cake of top players has long been divided.


    In fact, MPAA''s grading system is generally very reliable, but the judges may not be reliable.


    Some media have said that the MPAA Rating Committee is the only secret committee in the United States except the CIA.


    Because the identities of the judges are all kept secret, and even the rating links are kept secret.


    The MPAA clearly stipulates that no group or individual can influence the rating process.


    How many people will completely believe this rule?


    Since MGM was disqualified, the MPAA now has only six members left, that is, the six major Hollywood companies. A new company who wants to join MPAAA is not an impossible task, but without any chance.


    For example, DreamWorks, after several attempts, were all rejected.


    The members of the MPAA have already reached an agreement. Important decisions such as recruiting new members must be agreed by the six members.


    In other words, similar to the Security Council, any company in the Big Six has a veto.


    It is possible to persuade one, two, or even three or four, but the six nodded unanimously...


    It is conceivable that a competitor will come to discuss with you and want to share your interests and power. What choice will you make?


    The sixth is not the Virgin.


    It¡¯s not that the top six films have been upgraded, but after the rating is completed, the rating committee directly tells the producers belonging to the top six which shots need to be deleted, so that they can be downgraded after re-evaluation; and other similar movies like "Chain Saw" In the end, I only tell you the rating of the movie. If you want to get the corresponding level, you need to change it without specifying where to modify it.


    If the final rating is one level higher , for example, PG-13 becomes R and R becomes NC-17, a higher level means millions or even tens of millions of dollars in losses.


    It''s okay to say that a powerful company like Relativity Entertainment, but for independent films, this basically means that it will be finished.


    This incident also made Ronan realize that Relativity Entertainment may have entered the sight of the six major companies, surpassed the psychological bottom line called non-threatening, and was regarded as a powerful competitor.


    Ronan also knew that in the future, he might be able to deal with some troubles from the Sixth National Congress.


    But no amount of trouble can be an obstacle to the development of relativity entertainment.


    This time "Chain Saw Cry" encountered trouble, but it did not become an obstacle to the release in the rules of the game. After James Wynn re-edited, George Clint submitted the rating review and did not give the rating committee a chance to pick it up, and successfully got the R level. Rating.


    The film was also released smoothly!


    The success of "Chain Saw" is the best response!

 Chapter 501： Admission too late

    Although it encountered grading twists and turns, Embassy Pictures still prepared a premiere ceremony for "Chain Saw". Due to the limited investment in the film, the grading of the R-rated blood horror film also resulted in only 2,620 opening theaters. Of course, the scale of "Pirates of the Caribbean" cannot be compared with the huge investment.


    The premiere was placed in a theater in Orange County, where the jigsaw case was released in the background.


    Due to limited investment, no guests were invited at the premiere, and the main resources were placed on media public relations.


    However, some people took the initiative to take a look, such as Ron Meyer from Universal Pictures.


    Ronan and the crew are taking a photo in front of a billboard with Netflix as the background. The work of receiving Ron Meyer can only be done by Robert Iger.


    Robert Iger and Ron Meyer have known each other for a long time. Before, the status of the two of them was far apart. I didn¡¯t talk about it in detail, but the COO of Relativity Entertainment already had the opportunity to have him talk to Ron Meyer on an equal footing. opportunity.


    Relativity Entertainment did not invite guests. Robert Iger asked directly: "Ron, why do you have time to come over today?"


    Ron Meyer smiled and said, "I watched the trailer and some promotional materials for this film. I was very interested in my taste, so I came here to take a look.


    How could Robert Iger believe this? But he couldn''t break it down, and followed his words: "This film is very special, and it will surprise people in the end."


    Ron Meyer came here, of course not for this horror movie. He chatted with Robert Iger and quickly turned to the topic: "I heard that your Relativity Entertainment has a plan to acquire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group?"


    This is the focus of his concern. Soon after the last dialogue with Ronan, he learned that Relativity Entertainment was interested in acquiring Universal Pictures.


    As the top executive of Universal Pictures, Ron Meyer is very well-informed. Vivendi Group needs to sell Universal for cash, which creates a very high barrier to entry. There are very few companies that are truly capable of acquiring cash. In fact, it is clear. Only three have expressed their intentions: Conscutt, NBC TV and Relativity Entertainment Group.


    Konska''s intention is not very strong. It is difficult to raise funds without affecting the company''s capital flow and normal operations, and NBC has already begun to do their work.


    NBC is proactive and has GE support behind it. It is said that it has been secured by GE to raise funds on Wall Street.


    However, he and NBC are a bit old, and the relationship has not been very good. According to the information received, NBC is dissatisfied with the management headed by him. As long as NBC completes the acquisition of Universal, it will attack the management team 100%.


    Then there is Relativity Entertainment. Although I heard that Relativity Entertainment¡¯s financing on Wall Street is blocked, Ronan Anderson¡¯s foundation has many overseas financing channels. No one dares to say that Relativity Entertainment has no chance at all. In case Relativity Entertainment can successfully acquire Universal The film industry, he, who has a good relationship with Ronan, can he continue to sit in his current position?


    This is of vital interest, so Ron Meyer specifically took this opportunity to come over and listen to relevant news.


    Robert Iger smiled and seemed confident: "There is such a plan, and we are also steadily advancing."


    Let alone outsiders, even if the professional operation team he set up does not understand the actual situation, let alone relativistic entertainment and the so-called financing just look quite glamorous, in fact, the foreign power is strong, even the billion US dollars of funds are collected. Can''t get up.


    Since it is to engage in a "real" acquisition, naturally everything must be operated in accordance with the real.


    Ron Meyer frowned and said with a bit of suspicion: "Some time ago, Ronan found me and wanted to buy the copyright of Universal Pictures'' movie monsters."


    Robert Iger calmly said, "Film is the main business of Relativity Entertainment. What we are most interested in is the copyright in Universal Pictures'' film library. The establishment of Relativity Entertainment is too short, and there are 100 films in the library. None. We have financing channels and independent distribution channels. The film library is the foundation of the film company. We must solve the film library problem."


    Hearing this, Ron Meyer was even more convinced. After all, these are the facts. The importance of the film library to the film company, will he, the executive officer of Universal Pictures, be unclear? Relativity Entertainment seems to be developing at a high speed, but it does not have a solid library. Who does not know in the industry?


    Ron Meyer smiled and said: "From a personal emotional point of view, I am also happy to see that Relativity Entertainment can acquire Universal Pictures. Bob, I wish you a smooth acquisition."


    Who doesn''t want to buy Universal Pictures? Robert Iger dreamed, where does the problem money come from? You Ron Meyer can''t sponsor anything, and don''t have the power to lower the price of Universal Pictures for sale. Even from the day Vivendi publicly announced the sale of Universal, his position in Universal was a bit awkward.


    "I believe it will succeed." Robert Iger can only say that.


    The current operation situation, from the Vivendi deal with Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, as long as the operation is done well, it is still very likely to get a lot of benefits.


    As for swallowing Universal Pictures...


    A billion dollars, or even two billion dollars, is really not a problem for relativistic entertainment.


    But when it rises to tens of billions of dollars, even a close friend who has reached a high level at Goldman Sachs has nothing to do.


    The method is not completely absent, and it is clearly written in the legal provisions.


    Dense footsteps sounded at the door of the VIP room, and the crew walked in one after another. Robert Iger saw the short Chinese director walking next to Ronan. He was somewhat curious, like this horror film with almost no resume. The director, unexpectedly let Ronan pay so much attention...


    But thinking of Ronan''s past experience, Robert Iger felt that this short Chinese director might really have value that he could not see.


    When it comes to company operations and management, Ronan''s ability is not outstanding, but when it comes to film project selection and production, I am afraid that few people in the industry are better than him.


    Ronan also saw Ron Meyer. Although he was a little surprised, he maintained a calm heart and exchanged greetings with him in the past.


    The premiere screening was about to begin, and the few people in the VIP room walked towards the theater.


    Robert Iger walked with Ronan and said: "I just talked to Ron just now, because he has a bit of grudges with NBC. He personally hopes that Relativity Entertainment can come together with Universal Pictures."


    Since his family knew about his family affairs, Ronan smiled and said in a low voice: "I also hope that the outside world feels that we have financing channels overseas and that the Pacific Foundation has cooperation with large overseas investment institutions, but they don¡¯t know about our investment. The amount is a confidentiality clause, and it is not clear about our specific overseas financing."


    Robert Iger laughed: "This is our opportunity."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Our goal is clear."


    "From the current situation, the management headed by Ron Meyer should not become a hindrance." Robert Iger also tested Ron Meyer''s attitude: "Vivendi Group has fully intervened in global business. , Ron and other management have no right to support us, nor will they oppose it."


    The acquisition of the company will inevitably cause turmoil, and many people will become victims. Moreover, Universal Pictures has just ushered in a fiasco. Many people think that Vivendi¡¯s sale of Universal and "The Hulk" is the main cause, and initiates the "Hulk" movie project Ron Meyer must be responsible for this.


    If Universal Pictures was still under Vivendi, Ron Meyer would be a little troublesome at best. After all, it would be enough to grab someone from the bottom to top up the package, but this would not be the case when changing to a parent company.


    Infighting in group companies, and group company politics extended from this, is a common situation.


    Companies with excellent operating conditions and internal management, such as Relativity Entertainment, can control this situation within a reasonable range.


    Once the situation is out of control, the current Universal Pictures and the future of Walt Disney will be the best examples.


    The two of them chatted about the situation of Universal Pictures, walked into the screening hall, still sitting together, Robert Iger glanced at the big screen that was about to light up, and then asked: "The Fright of the Chainsaw met during the MPAA rating. Got some trouble?"


    Ronan nodded and said, "A little problem has been solved."


    Robert Iger said: "It is not necessary for the people above to study the decision-making. They will naturally form a tacit understanding. There will be a similar situation the first time there will be a second time. We need to pay more attention."


    Ronan said: "I have already worked out a relative strategy for George Clint."


    "They didn''t dare to do too much." Robert Iger added: "The Oscars of the past few years, "American Beauty" produced by DreamWorks, was also targeted by the rating committee. The first rating was NC- 17. There have also been editing changes later. There is also "Gladiator". DreamWorks originally wanted to set it as PG-13, but after it was set as R grade, it simply increased the screen size Increase the intense **** cruelty of the movie''s action scenes."


    Ronan also knows roughly: "There are many things that have happened to mid-level studios. Although they dare not do too much in some things, the MPAA and the rating committee are indeed in the hands of the six major companies."


    Robert Iger sighed: "No way, we are too late to enter the venue."


    Ronan nodded and stopped talking. He turned to look at the seats behind him. Thanks to his excellent marketing and gimmicks, he attracted many fans, and the audience seats for the premiere were all full.


    Anyway, "Saw Fright" can be released normally.


    Rosicky and Bendtner sat in the last row, quietly waiting for the film to start. Today, it was not only the two of them who came over. Someone started a movie watching activity on Netflix, calling on people who like this film to come together to watch the premiere. .


    Of course they will not miss such an event.


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 Chapter 502： game over

    This is a movie in which the protagonist is extremely hidden, and it is also a movie that the protagonist thinks is correct.


    The jigsaw is indeed very thoughtful, at first glance it seems to be the conscience of this dirty society.


    Indeed, the jigsaw is a very thoughtful and distinctive character. He likes to do things one size fits all, cutting people''s limbs, and after the cuts, people will not die, which is the so-called salvation.


    None of the jigsaws are good people, they all seem to have a way to die.


    These people are damned and do not repent, but the law has nothing to do with them. If they survive, they will continue to harm others and society. If they are cut off, they seem to be punishing evil and promoting good.


    One size fits all, some people can accept it, some people can''t.


    In the eyes of many people, this is what punishes evil and promotes good. They are playing a cruel game and enjoying the pleasure of surpassing others'' lives.


    But these fallacies are very attractive.


    Coupled with the traditional **** cruelty, once the movie was screened, it attracted the attention of many people.


    In the last row, Rosicky was a little excited. Isn''t it the **** and cruel horror movie? It''s a pity that there is no close-up of the lens. If you can add a few **** close-ups here, it will be more enjoyable.


    Fans of course won¡¯t know that the first time that Shahai Entertainment submitted the rating of "Chainsaw Fright" is not the way it is now. This is the castrated version after re-applying for rating. Most of the **** and cruel close-up shots were all by James- Wen cut it off.


    Since the initial rating was changed to NC-17, when James Wynn re-edited, he deliberately reviewed the regulations on grading, and basically cut out the large-scale extreme violent scenes that might be rubbed off.


    The rest seems cruel, but the actual scale is not even comparable to the first part of "Reaper Is Coming".


    Ronan has seen the subsequent sequels, and once Hollywood''s rating scale is getting bigger and bigger, when reviewing the edited version submitted by James Wyn, he will inevitably be affected.


    Although MPAA¡¯s film ratings have express regulations, when the text is associated with the film screen, the judging criteria are not as clear as imagined.


    It''s good to say something about the cyan movie. After all, the specific parts are clear and clear, such as violence and blood, which is not easy to say.


    If implemented according to strict standards, the former "Sin City" is definitely worthy of NC-17.


    But this extremely violent film was finally rated R.


    On the contrary, Hilary Swank won the Oscar for Best Actress in "The Boy Doesn''t Cry", but it was rated NC-17 when it was released.


    Because there are large-scale same-sex lenses.


    The torture of "Chain Saw" is very scary, and it is also one of the selling points of the film. It was even the only selling point of the sequel.


    At that time, the only thing that aroused the interest and desire of the fans was to see what kind of killing methods the jigsaw and jigsaw disciples would use.


    Rosicky was very interested, and Bennet was caught.


    Although these tortures are novel, they are the methods of traditional plasma horror films, which can stimulate Bennet''s eyeballs, but what makes him even more amazing is that these are not killing for the sake of killing as in traditional horror films.


    "Most people don''t know how to be grateful..."


    This reason sounds so lofty, as if he set up these clever murder traps for the sake of the victim.


    Rosicky and Bennet were more courageous. They threw popcorn in their mouths, watching the broken stomach and **** hands on the screen, eating with relish.


    "Um... well... not bad..." Rosicky was still muttering, "I haven''t seen such a cool movie for a long time."


    The horror and blood in the eyes of others seemed to him as a delicious condiment for a meal.


    A very good plasma horror film made with logic and suspense, brought him great enjoyment.


    Rosicky took the time to look at the terrified people on the left and right, and looking at the expressions of these people seemed to be a kind of enjoyment.


    It¡¯s a pity that the group watching horror movies is all a bunch of steel straight men, and no female member hooked up. When watching the movie, there was no girl screaming and throwing in his arms. I always felt that there was something missing, and only watching It''s a little fun to watch the frightened male audience.


    The black and thin Latin boy on the right was wiping the cold sweat on his forehead with a tissue. A black face seemed to have turned white a lot, his breathing was a bit short, and it made people feel unable to breathe.


    On the left, the fat man who prepared a large bottle of Fat House Happy Water started from the stab cage maze and pressed his stomach with his hand, as if the fat man hanging in the stab cage on the screen was him...


    The person counting to the side was drinking continuously. Not only did he drank his bottle, he also drank two-thirds of the fat man¡¯s oversized bottle of Happy House Happy Water. This is obviously too nervous, as nervous. The reason, even if I don¡¯t say it, I know that it is the movie being shown on the screen.


    These people are really interesting, they are all terrified by the movie.


    Compared to Rosicky''s evil taste, Bendtner has been staring at the screen attentively, because he is very curious, who is the murderer behind the scenes, the so-called jigsaw?


    That voyeur? Doctors? Or the assistant of the dead police? Or a caregiver?


    He felt that it might be a caregiver. From the very beginning, the caregiver showed up all kinds of small actions, obviously hiding something.


    Bendtner talked to Rosicky in a low voice, but Rosicky didn''t think so: "I think it might be a doctor who directed and acted by himself."


    I always feel that the doctor also has problems, and many things are unclear.


    The black and thin Latin boy on the other side heard their conversation. Since they are both from the Netflix sharing viewing group, he directly said: "It seems that Amanda is more likely. Her test is too simple and not fatal. Isn''t it just rolling in the needle pile?"


    The fat man answered, "Amanda is a woman, it is impossible to drag the doctor''s big man."


    The members of the viewing group sitting around were all guessing.


    On the screen, on the floor between the peeping man and the doctor, the man was lying in a pool of blood, motionless, as if he was already dead.


    No one at all thought of the murderer behind the scenes of this dead man.


    This is not only human inertial thinking, but also related to the film''s lens. James Win is a qualified director. He obviously blurred the suicide in the background when shooting.


    In fact, this is a shooting technique that uses the lens to guide the audience''s thinking.


    The murderer has always been placed in front of everyone as the background, but it is very inconspicuous in the lens, even worse than the toilet and bathtub as the background of the props. The audience''s eyes always follow the focus of the lens.


    A skilled director can use the camera to mobilize the audience''s psychology.


    James Wen is a rookie director, but he does quite well in this regard.


    It can attract the audience to watch it with relish, instead of making the audience drowsy, this is a good movie.


    "Look, the murderer really is the doctor!"


    Rosicky is unavoidably disappointed: "This old routine of self-direction and self-acting is really boring. I am really sorry for the wonderful ending."


    Anticlimactic or something, the most annoying.


    The rest of the people did not speak, and Bendtner also felt that his friend¡¯s words made sense. The suspense in the front of the film was so well set, and in the end, it was inevitable that Hollywood''s old stereotypes...


    Several people are a little disappointed. Is it necessary to have a very clich¨¦ ending for such a good film?


    But the subsequent development of the plot left them stunned!


    The doctor heard his wife''s voice from his cell phone, and there was a panic shot. The strained nerves that had been tortured a long time ago could no longer hold on, like a camel crushed by the last straw, it collapsed completely. Drop.


    He shouted frantically, struggled frantically, but couldn''t get rid of the shackles on his feet.


    Those voices continued, no matter how the doctor yelled and kept screaming, his voice became lower and lower, and a trace of ruthlessness gradually appeared on his collapsed face, and the crying eyes became firmer because of the collapse.


    Reaching out for the hacksaw, the doctor took off his clothes and tied it to his leg. He bit his shoe in his mouth and looked at the shackled leg.


    "Can''t do it?" Rosicky has realized what is going to happen. "He can''t?"


    Does he really want to saw his legs?


    Even Ron Meyer is attracted. A man who has made mistakes can really sacrifice himself for the sake of his family?


    Sure enough, real men have to be cruel to themselves!


    The facts appeared on the screen, the doctor pulled the saw, blood gushing out like a fountain...


    The doctor howled in pain. If it was just like this, it was enough, but I could still hear the friction of the saw and the splash of blood falling.


    These voices were unbearable, and even people like Rosicky who thought he was super receptive could not consciously cover his mouth, and his whole body was covered with goose bumps.


    I feel miserable looking at it! It hurts to think about it!


    The doctor is done!


    The Latin boy was dumbfounded, and the fat man''s happy fat house water was not available for drinking. Both of them had their lips trembling, and they couldn''t say a word. They seemed to be frightened.


    The doctor climbed to the corpse, took a pistol and looked at the bullet inside, then fired.


    He hit the man on the other side as requested by the murderer behind the scenes.


    The film has reached its climax, but not the climax!


    "Oh, God!"


    Exclamation came from the theater.


    "It''s impossible!" Rosia''s eyes widened.


    Bendtner''s mouth was open and his face was incredible.


    Just when everyone wanted to be the real murderer behind the scenes, a person slowly got up, he tore off the disguise he was covering his head, like a demon waking up from a deep sleep, and opened his eyes!


    People like Ron Meyer who are used to watching movies are taken aback.


    There is such a show operation?


    The dead body in the middle is a jigsaw! All viewers were stunned by this ending!


    How is this possible? This is their reaction!


    Scenes in the film began to flash back, and the film left enough clues. How could this be impossible? Obviously they didn''t expect it!


    "He likes to watch his perverted games up close!"


    A person suddenly yelled in a very loud voice, "In fact, the film has already told us the answer!"


    "game over!"


    The jigsaw closed the iron gate, the screen turned black, subtitles appeared, and applause...


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 Chapter 503： Jigsaw controversy

    The premiere is over, and the fans seem to be unfulfilled. Many people leave the theater and stand at the door not wanting to leave, especially those who watch the movie together, and like to get together to discuss it while there are more people.


    The fat man stood on the steps, drank the happy water from the newly bought fat house, and kept wiping the cold sweat on his forehead. It seemed that he hadn''t got rid of the shock and fright at the end of the film: "This film was taken too hard. People are cheated!"


    Rosicky suddenly said: "It''s beautiful! I like to be fooled by such a wonderful film! I can be fooled more than ten or twenty times a year, that''s cool."


    Bendtner said: "I guess I won''t forget this movie in 20 years, especially the ending."


    The black and thin Latin boy didn''t speak, just raised a thumb.


    The director of Niubi, the screenwriter of Niubi, and the film company of Niubi are definitely the end of the turning point.


    This horror movie is indeed unexpectedly wonderful, and you can see this by looking at the expressions on the faces of those who leave.


    It was late, and a few people left together, and it was not until midnight that Rosicky returned to his home in Pasadena.


    But instead of going to bed right away, he landed on Netflix enthusiastically to share.


    "I just watched the premiere of "Chain Saw". It was so scary. Many people in the theater were shaking with fear. I saw someone crying. The movie was very exciting and the ending was amazing. After watching such a movie No, take a good night''s sleep and have some nightmares, happy! Happiness! Perfect!"


    After sending a micro message, after waiting for a while, Rosicky refreshed the web page and found that there were many friends who liked it, and some people were asking about the video.


    This brought him an indescribable sense of satisfaction.


    I have watched a movie before, and I can only talk to three or five friends. At most, I can post a comment on the website. What about now? Not only can it send out messages in time, but it can also see countless onlookers in person.


    That''s great!


    It¡¯s so cool that Rosicky comes to refresh every few minutes, wanting to see if there are new comments in the circle of friends, and itchy if you don¡¯t look at it, just like using this kind of Internet social tool that can quickly share can be addictive general.


    Rosicky also feels this way. In reality, friends and colleagues, and netizens he knows on the Internet, are all on his friends list. If he doesn''t check it out every day, he always feels that something is missing.


    It seems that life is inseparable from Netflix sharing.


    I refreshed it again and found that a friend who was not together tonight in the circle of friends also sent a message related to "Chain Saw".


    "Saw Cry, if you like horror movies, I strongly recommend you to watch this movie, it feels so wonderful..."


    Rosicky gave him a thumbs up immediately.


    The spontaneous propaganda of social media, although far inferior to traditional media, has also begun to play a role.


    On Friday, "Chain Saw" was fully released in 2,620 theaters in North America, but the filming rate was not high, with less than 3,200 screens. Most chain theaters were screened in single theaters.


    For the B-level horror film with a production cost of 1.5 million US dollars, it is normal for the theaters to have doubts. With so much resources, the distribution work of Embassy Pictures is in place, and the brand effect of Shahai Entertainment is not without effect.


    Of course, the most important factor is the high investment of Embassy Pictures in publicity.


    There is no publicity, and the theaters can see where the movies are selling.


    On the first day it was released in North America, Ronan received a good news, "Chain Saw" won $7.95 million in 2,620 theaters!


    Correspondingly, the reputation of "Chain Saw" spread rapidly.


    Although not as well-known as mainstream commercial blockbusters, the effect of word of mouth is the best way to motivate others to buy tickets. Many horror film fans learn about this from friends, colleagues, or relatives. The information of a film, and then walk into the theater, most of them will be satisfied, and once again spread to their surroundings...


    This kind of news learned from a relatively trusted population is indeed slow to spread, and the actual stimulus for people to purchase tickets far exceeds the hype in the media.


    A good film, even with proper publicity, often takes time for the audience¡¯s reputation to grow. This is especially true for a film with a limited scale such as "Chain Saw". After the spread of word of mouth, coupled with the inevitable knock-on effect of the weekend vacation, the attendance rate of this film in theaters across the United States has increased significantly from the Saturday of the next day.


    Because the film is very targeted in the market, the attendance rate of "Chain Saw" on Saturday morning is already comparable to the prime time of Friday night. On Saturday afternoon, the audience sitting in the theater of "Chain Saw" screening Continue growing.


    This has significantly increased the attendance rate of "Chain Saw", and can be attracted by the words of other people. The majority of people who walk in to watch the movie are also horror film lovers. They often feel extremely satisfied after watching the movie. Then recommend it to the people around you, which forms a virtuous circle.


    Spontaneous word-of-mouth effect is reflected in this cycle.


    Moreover, Embassy Pictures also has word-of-mouth marketing, and a little bit of good news can''t wait to be spread all over the world.


    A slightly exaggerated news was exposed by the media. Someone was frightened while watching "Saw Cry"!


    This is not a bad thing for horror films. The publicity department of the Embassy Film Industry immediately followed up on this news, especially the Swift Internet Propaganda Department, which immediately pushed people to promote online publicity. This news was quickly spread on the Internet everywhere.


    A horror movie that can scare people, it can be described as infinite charm for horror movie lovers!


    At the same time, the propaganda department of Embassy Pictures carefully planned another offensive on the Internet about the "jigsaw" debate between justice and evil.


    Some people like jigsaws and think that jigsaws give people a test. Through the torture of human nature and soul, they can get a new life.


    More people think that the jigsaw is a villain who holds up a big name for justice and does evil things. He has no right to torture others.


    The two factions continued to express their opinions through the Internet, especially Netflix''s social networking site, and formed a huge controversy, attracting more people to participate, and for a while became a small hot spot on the Internet.


    This can be said to be the best place James Wynn has done in setting the role of Jigsaw. He used cruel human torture to find the so-called mission of Jigsaw, which made his image look strange and holy.


    "In the face of life and death, what is your choice? Life or death?"


    At first glance, there are many questions, but what if additional conditions are attached? What if you die?


    To put it in a more compelling way, James Wynn uses his inner fears and humanity''s ruthless sarcasm to reveal, deliberately guiding the audience to interrogate their hearts, so as to inspire their heartfelt chill!


    This is definitely an exquisite narrative and a method of creating an atmosphere of terror.


    Perhaps the Moments messages posted by a Netflix user can best reflect the mentality of the "jigsaw" old man.


    "Perhaps the scariest and bloodiest thing in "Chain Saw" is not the elaborately designed killing games, but the cruel and dehumanizing inner world of this perverted old man. A person''s psychology is distorted to the extreme, or he will destroy himself or Destroying the world, in short, is to destroy, and at the same time, at the same time, I can find a nonsense reason to hypnotize myself, tell myself that this evil cause is just, and I am helping others understand the true meaning of life."


    This person¡¯s circle of friends commented on it, and suffered the mad baptism of countless "jigsaw" parties.


    "Nonsense, the games set up by the jigsaw have a way of life, but most people are alive and don''t know how to be grateful!"


    "If one day you are killed by a jigsaw, it must be your fault!"


    In this age, the infinite openness of information has led to the existence of all kinds of strange flowers. There are countless people who agree with the jigsaw theory on the Internet.


    For example, some movie fans used the Internet to tell the most classic theory of the future "jigsaw" party-the level set by the "jigsaw" leaves room for every player. As long as the victim is willing to repent and sacrifice, there must be a way to survive. . All he did was to prove to his victims that he was worth living, and promised to abandon the wrong way of life.


    In the same way, facing people who are guilty of death, "Jigsaw" chose the way of the game to give the opponent a chance to correct evil and get a new life.


    In this way, the "jigsaw" is really great.


    What some fans say is also very representative-watch a movie when you watch a movie, don''t judge the jigsaw person, this kind of person can die 10,000 times in reality, just watch the excitement brought by the movie. .


    If there are people like jigsaws in reality, social order will be completely chaotic.


    The debate on the Internet is mainly based on Netflix sharing. As the screening of the film becomes more intense, it even arouses media discussion.


    This also made more people notice the "Saw Fright noticed Netflix sharing."


    Controversy drove the heat of topic discussion.


    Moreover, whether it is a "jigsaw" party or a firm anti-"jigsaw" party, the film is basically given high ratings.


    Especially at the end of the film, the scene where the jigsaw rises from the ground greatly sublimated the whole movie. Even in the comments of many fans, "The Chainsaw" was included in the ranks of high-IQ movies. And blood has become the best label.


    "This kind of movie looks exciting, and it burns your brain. In short, no detail can be overlooked. Every **** scene makes people feel particularly excited."


    Ronan''s goal is to make the image of "jigsaw" become a totem in the minds of horror film lovers. Every mention of this field cannot avoid him.


    Although this kind of **** and cruel horror film is not particularly popular in North America, "Chain Saw" still became a well-deserved popular horror film during the relatively cold movie schedule in September. It was first released in North America in its first week. , Not only successfully won the box office list, but also won the box office of 23.2 million US dollars.

 Chapter 504： Useless work

    American Film Institute, Encino, California.


    Just after reading "The Enemy of the People" submitted by Shahai Entertainment for rating, Matt Mendes rubbed his forehead and walked out of the drawing room, entered the rest area next to the office area, took two cups of coffee from the coffee machine, and sat down to rest. Clement at the table walked over.


    Put a cup of coffee on the table in front of Clement, and Matt Mendes sat opposite.


    "Thank you." Clement smiled.


    Matt Mendes took his glass, took a sip first, and asked, "Has the trial of "The Enemy of the People" finished?"


    Clement picked up the coffee paper cup, and before drinking, said: "I just finished watching, Will Smith played really well."


    Those who can be engaged in this profession are certainly important to support their families, but to a certain extent, they are people who prefer movies.


    Matt Mendes was not concerned about these, and asked: "Do you recommend rating this film?"


    Clement said directly: "The PG-13 level that Shahai Entertainment applied for is completely fine, and even the PG level is not impossible."


    The MPAA has its own rules, and it is okay to hit the sideball, but blatantly classifying small-scale films into R-rated films, even if the rating committee is a private institution, there will be a lot of trouble.


    "My opinion is the same as you." Matt Mendes shrugged: "If this kind of film is rated as R, who will bear the doubts from the outside world?"


    It''s true that there are six companies behind them, but if sensitive issues are really involved, they must be a shield from the six companies.


    Matt Mendes has the oldest qualifications on the rating committee. He knows that this job is not difficult to say, but it is definitely not easy. You must grasp the degree.


    Clement has a very good personal relationship with Matt Mendes. He looked around and saw no one else. He whispered: "Shahai Entertainment is moving very fast and immediately adjusted its strategy. This movie will be in December. It¡¯s only released and the rating is ahead of schedule. Even if the rating is delayed to the final deadline, it will not affect them.


    Matt Mendes smiled and said: "Sandhai Entertainment is affiliated with Relativity Entertainment. This is not an ordinary small company, but a large company that can rival DreamWorks."


    What does this mean? Clement can hear it naturally. Although they are members of the rating committee and their identities are kept secret, this so-called secrecy is incomparable to the CIA and the like. In the past few years, having a family is not counted. The big entertainment media announced the identities of several judges just after a few days of investigation.


    Having said that, even a small entertainment reporter can find out what the identities of these people are in the face of huge financial power?


    Again, with the backing of the six major companies, the sideball can be played without any major problems, but things that violate industry regulations may bring serious consequences that they cannot bear.


    Clement thought of one thing and said, "Matt, have you noticed? "Saw Cry" was released in North America last Friday.


    "I know, I also read the relevant news specially." Matt Mendes sighed: "The box office of the opening weekend was as high as 23 million US dollars."


    Clement did not pay attention to the box office, and was surprised to hear this number: "I got 23 million US dollars in three days? This is too exaggerated? I remember hearing that the production cost of this film seems to be only 1.5 million US dollars. ."


    Matt Mendes nodded: "I have read some related materials. It seems that even the promotion and distribution are included, and the total investment is not 10 million US dollars."


    "Heh..." Clement laughed suddenly, but his smile was somewhat bitter, and said: "Small production, high box office, typical case."


    Stuck in the final period of the rating, and then increased the rating to disrupt the release rhythm of "Chain Saw", the result? The film has not been affected in any way, instead it has become a model of small production gaining high box office.


    In the future, when others mention "Chain Saw", they might think of being NC-17 by the rating committee when they were first rated.


    This method of flicking the sideball, once used, will definitely attract the attention of the production company and the distribution company, and it will be difficult to use in the future.


    It can be seen from "The Enemy of the People".


    Clement shook his head: "What we do is useless."


    Matt Mendes raised his fingers and shook: "What did you do? We didn''t do anything. We are grading according to MPAA regulations."


    Clement reacted immediately: "Yes! We are just performing our duties."


    They serve on the MPAA rating committee, and it is the most basic professional requirement to block inappropriate movies for the audience of the right age.


    As for the others, they didn''t say anything and did nothing.


    "Saw Cry" received a enthusiastic response and became the hottest film in North America since September.


    "Although this film does not have big-name actors and dazzling special effects, it has got rid of the same vulgar routines and opened fire to the audience visually, intellectually and emotionally. Shahai Entertainment has pushed the art of horror films to a whole new level!"


    "The New York Times" gave the film a very high evaluation.


    The fans'' evaluation is also very high.


    Although this **** and cruel plasma horror film has a large audience in North America, its reputation has never been good.


    Three days after "Chain Saw" was officially released, the IMDB score of ordinary fans was as high as 8.1 points, and the average score of CinemaScore theater audiences was A.


    This is unimaginable for plasma horror movies.


    "It is precisely because of movies like "Chain Saw" that we like to watch horror movies. Let me tell you, after watching it, I want to buy a ticket and watch it again! Because for a long time, what I saw was a Really gripping story. This movie is very exciting and has a lot of goose bumps. If you are a timid person please do not watch this movie, it has **** violence and horror scenes that make you jump out of your seat, now I am looking forward to the DVD or video tape coming out, I really want to buy it."


    Perhaps the comments made by fans on IMDB best represent the views of fans who like "Chain Saw".


    Although some people also left comments such as "perverted movie, disgusting", but the audience''s praise occupies an overwhelming advantage, such as "the best horror film in years", "the smartest horror film", and "a unique Comments such as "films that can create terrible memories" are endless.


    A good audience reputation is the best support for a film at the box office.


    The next weekend box office of "Chain Saw" was only 40% lower than the first weekend, far exceeding the general level of plasma horror movies.


    North America took another 13.92 million US dollars the next weekend, plus a total of 43.21 million US dollars at the box office on weekdays.


    "Based on box office trends and various market feedback data."


    When the crew of "When Happiness Knocks the Door" was in a studio leased by Warner Studios, Ronan told Will Smith: "The North American box office is about $70 million."


    Will Smith pinched his waist, watched the workers busy setting up the interior, and asked, "Isn''t there any hope of over 100 million?"


    Ronan shook his head directly: "It is impossible to exceed 100 million. This type of horror film is said to be a lot less and not too much. Most people crowded into the theater in the first two weeks. From the next week, the box office trend It won¡¯t be so stable anymore, and the projection life will be very short. It is estimated that it will be released within ten weeks."


    "But 100 million is a big victory." Will Smith''s dark face is somewhat envy: "How can you get 30 million US dollars overseas? Plus your estimated North American US$70 million, the production cost 1.5 million dollars in exchange for 100 million dollars at the box office."


    He patted Ronan''s arm: "I don''t know what to say. Others say that big-selling movies make money. You don''t generally make money."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Small-cost horror movies, it''s similar to gambling."


    Will Smith shook his head: "But your chances of winning the bet are a little too high."


    Ronan didn''t answer him again, looked at his watch, and said, "There is nothing wrong here, accompany me to the crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead" next to him.


    Will Smith is also one of the producers of "When Happiness is Knocking on the Door", but he is more of a name to ensure his power and status in the crew. In fact, he does not need him to do the work, so he nodded and agreed. Ronan went into another studio nearby.


    The crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead" is in intensive preparations. Since the crew has contacted a shopping mall to be demolished in Ottawa, Canada, as a filming location, the small studio of Warner Studios is just a temporary location for the crew in the preliminary preparations.


    There is also a function as a training venue for actors.


    Ronan and Will Smith stood by and watched for a while. The actor training was mainly divided into two parts.


    In one part, the protagonists headed by Scarlett Johansson conduct firearms and movement training. The movement training focuses on running and zombie headshots.


    The other part is the extras that the crew finds in advance, they will be responsible for playing the villain in the film-zombies!


    These actors need to follow the design of the crew to imitate the various behaviors of zombies in order to achieve a better shooting effect.


    In order to cooperate with this, the makeup team of the crew also studied the specific performance of the dead in each stage in detail according to Ronan''s request.


    After conducting a lot of investigations, the makeup team divided the decay of the zombies into three stages.


    The first stage is very pale, with a lot of fresh blood; the second stage is the wound is moist, the skin begins to rupture, there are many ecchymosis, mostly blue and green; the third stage is the most serious, the bones begin to be exposed, and the wound has dried up , The skin is completely peeled off and becomes oily black.


    According to these three stages, blood also has corresponding differences. For example, the blood in the first stage has a standard red color and fluidity, while the blood in the second stage tends to be brown and very viscous, and in the third stage it becomes black oily.


    A movie with excellent visual effects is inseparable from the rigorous design and pursuit of every detail by these technicians.


    After watching the training, Ronan took Will Smith to Zach Schneider''s director''s office and found that Warner Bros'' senior producer Charles Rowan was also here.

 Chapter 505： Turning point

    "Zach, Charles." Ronan entered the office, looked at the two men curiously, and asked, "What are you talking about? You are very speculative."


    Charles Rowan smiled and said: "Zack heard that Director Nolan is shooting a new Batman movie, and I talked about DC comics and superhero adaptation movies."


    Will Smith said suddenly: "I am a fan of Bruce Wayne, but Ronan, the promoter and producer, refused to ask me to play Batman."


    In view of Will Smith¡¯s skin color, it is difficult for everyone to answer this topic. Ronan simply asked Zach Schneider: "Do you have any research on superhero comics?"


    Zach Schneider said directly: "I am a fan of DC Comics."


    Charles Rowan laughed twice and said: "Zac is a fan of DC Comics. I have been the producer of several DC superhero movies. We can find common topics."


    Will Smith interjected: "In the past two years, DC''s comics have been surpassed by Marvel. As a fan of Bruce Wayne, I feel a little sad."


    Charles Rowan said: "DC will soon catch up."


    Ronan did not answer. The DC superhero movie was about to create an unprecedented peak moment in the history of superhero movies. Christopher Nolan¡¯s "Batman" trilogy was directly deified by countless people, but it also dragged Bruce Wayne from the altar. Back to the world.


    "I think DC comics are more conducive to filming than Marvel." Zach Schneider said: "DC comics have more depth and thickness, and some themes even touch on various problems in the real world. If these can be filmed well, Hopefully, superhero movies will become mainstream in Hollywood."


    Charles Rowan nodded: "Zach is right."


    Ronan found out that Charles Rowan and Zach Schneider are born with the same rhythm. No wonder they have collaborated on so many movies.


    Looking back once, I saw the right eye.


    Charles Rowan and Ronan are also old acquaintances. They also served as producers in "Batman: Hour of War". They said in a half-joking tone: "Maybe we will cooperate with Zac someday."


    Zach Schneider smiled. Although this is one of the options for the future, he also understands that the key to the successful shooting of "Dawn of the Living Dead."


    "Ronan, don''t you mind?" Charles Ronan said with a smile: "Zac is also the director you brought out."


    Ronan is very generous: "Why? Shahai Entertainment respects Zach''s ideas and only signed two film contracts with him."


    The meaning of this remark is very clear. After Zach Schneider has completed the director contract with Shahai Entertainment, Shahai Entertainment will not be able to control who he will contract with.


    Will Smith jokingly said: "Speaking of which, Batman is the most popular superhero, but I have always wondered, Batman has no superpowers, why is it popular?"


    Ronan said casually: "Who said Batman has no superpowers?"


    Will Smith widened his eyes and asked, "What superpowers does Bruce Wayne have?"


    Ronan gave a very short answer: "We have money!"


    Charles Rowan and Zach Schneider laughed immediately.


    Will Smith also laughed, touched his ears, and said, "I can''t refute your answer."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing.


    Several people chatted for a while, Charles Rowan and Will Smith casually found excuses to leave the office, Ronan and Zach Schneider discussed the preparations for "Dawn of the Living Dead" and future filming plans.


    This film will not be filmed in Los Angeles. Most of the filming is arranged in Ottawa, Canada, and a small part is in Toronto. Shahai Entertainment has already obtained tax rebates in Canada.


    Although unlike Germany, the tax rebate is early return and the ratio is much lower, but the production cost of 20 million US dollars can always save millions of dollars.


    For such a carefully crafted zombie thriller, the budget of 20 million dollars is not high, and Canada''s relatively low labor costs are also a big advantage.


    This film will be released next year. After the release, it will cooperate with Zach Schneider for the second time. The copyright of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" will be held by Shahai Entertainment. If "Dawn of the Living Dead" can be successful together, "Spartan "The Three Hundred Warriors of Bada" can give Zach Schneider more autonomy.


    After chatting with Zach Schneider for a while, Ronan returned to the studio, Charles Rowan was gone, only Will Smith was chatting with Scarlett Johansson.


    Ronan greeted Scarlett Johansson and left the "Dawn of the Living Dead" crew with Will Smith.


    When the two got on the electric car, Will Smith specifically reminded: "It can be seen that Charles Rowan attaches great importance to Zach Schneider. Be careful that Warner Bros digs people from your side."


    Ronan asked the driver to start the electric car and said, "It doesn''t matter, Zach Schneider has signed a contract for the director of two films with Shahai Entertainment. He can''t leave unless he finishes shooting these two films."


    Will Smith said: "You do things, always do one step, watch three steps." He turned to ask: "Do you think DC superheroes can surpass Marvel on the big screen?"


    Ronan did not answer directly, instead he said: "From my standpoint and perspective, I hope DC superhero movies can''t do this!"


    "Why?" Will Smith asked subconsciously.


    Ronan said frankly: "Because I have more than 30 Marvel superhero movie rights, the more successful the Marvel superhero movie, the stronger the collateral effect."


    Will Smith suddenly realized: "I forgot all this."


    Ronan couldn''t help but think of Zach Schneider again. From the perspective of the commercial market, many methods of Zhadao seem to be used as a negative example of future Marvel superhero movies.


    For example, the controversial "Batman v Superman".


    In order to watch "Superman Super", the audience needs to read "Death of Superman", "The Dark Knight Returns", "Heaven Comes", "Injustice", "Superman: Red Son", "Justice League:" "Origin" and other DC comics, but then again, a super blockbuster that cost 250 million US dollars and was screened in mainstream theaters, its core turned out to be a collective carnival of niche fans, I have to say "Bat Super" From the beginning, I didn''t consider the general audience''s weak acceptance.


    The adaptation of comics into movies requires such a large commercial investment to consider the degree of friendliness to passersby and audiences.


    If it weren''t for the reputation of Batman and Superman, could the previous "Bat Super" have such a high box office? And behind the high box office is the overdraft of the vitality of two super popular characters.


    The biggest commercial success of this film is to create a successful Wonder Woman.


    When the news that Gail Gadot played Wonder Woman once came out, doubts arose.


    Although she has a good performance in "Fast and Furious", her flat body is completely different from the traditional Wonder Woman image, but when she appeared on the stage, most comics fans with doubts instantly Become kneeling and licking powder.


    Gal Gadot really showed the graceful and brave Princess Diana to the fullest in every minute.


    "Stop." Will Smith said at this time: "Stop the car."


    The four-wheeled battery car parked steadily at the entrance of a studio, and Nicole Kidman, with his red hair dyed golden, was standing there, accompanied by her agent Pat Kingsley.


    The two sides are also considered familiar, Will Smith greeted: "Nicole, waiting for the bus? Come on."


    Nicole Kidman glanced at Ronan, exchanged glances with Pat Kinsley, and got on the battery car together.


    Ronan nodded lightly to them and greeted them actively: "Hello, Nicole. Hello, Ms. Jinsli."


    Nicole Kidman seemed to remember the last time and replied faintly: "Hello."


    Pat Kingsley said hello to Ronan, and the look in her eyes was a bit complicated. Without this person the previous time, Tom Cruise''s troubles would definitely not go away so quickly.


    With such a big man behind Tom Cruise, it is not easy to hack him again, and it may even cause a fire.


    After working hard in the circle for so many years, Pat Kingsley knew very well who could offend and who she could not afford to offend.


    What is the difference between offending Ronan Anderson and offending Spielberg directly? And everyone in the circle knows that Ronan Anderson''s character is not as peaceful as Spielberg.


    "Mr. Anderson." Pat Kingsley faces Ronan, which is completely different from facing Tom Cruise: "Congratulations on another movie that is selling well."


    Ronan replied politely: "Thank you." He casually asked: "Are you auditioning?"


    That studio is a new crew from Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Pat Kinsley smiled and said: "Sony invited Nicole to appear in a film adapted from "A Fairy Wife in Home". The heroine, today is here for a routine audition."


    Hearing "A Fairy Wife in Home", Ronan immediately popped a line in his mind: She always only left her phone number and never let me take her home...


    That TV series seems to be based on a Hollywood drama Will Smith asked Nicole Kidman: "Passed the audition."


    Nicole Kidman replied: "Passed."


    "Congratulations." Ronan looked back at Nicole Kidman: "I wish your new film a big hit."


    This seems to be a comedy, right? The cold temperament Nicole Kidman starred in a comedy, it can only be said that the crew is too superstitious for the best actress Oscar halo.


    If I remember correctly, this film is a turning point in Nicole Kidman''s entire career.


    Since then, Nicole Kidman has become a veritable box office poison.


    With the decline of Nicole Kidman, Pat Kingsley''s status as an agent will also decline, and in the end will not cause much trouble for Tom Cruise.


    A failed film may change the life of a top star.

 Chapter 506： Bob in action

    "Hello, Mr. Iger."


    In a club in Burbank, NBC CEO Yassen Benalt shook hands with Robert Iger warmly: "It''s very nice to meet you."


    Robert Iger smiled very kindly and shook hands with Yassen Benalt: "Mr. Benalt, it''s an honor to know you."


    This friendly attitude is particularly easy to give people a good impression, but Yassen Benalt did not take it lightly. Will the person who can sit as the CEO of Relativity Entertainment be a simple good old person?


    Benarte also smiled friendly and said: "When you worked at ABC TV, we used to cooperate. Strictly speaking, we are also partners. Unexpectedly, you later went to Disney and now joined Relativity Entertainment. "


    Robert Iger said: "Mr. Anderson trusted me and gave me the management of Relativity Entertainment Group."


    Before coming over, Bernard had done enough to know that Robert Iger was one of the figures with decision-making power in Relativity Entertainment.


    "Your group has been very active recently, and it has attracted people''s attention." Bernat turned to the main business in a timely manner: "You frequently raise funds overseas and have close contacts with many banks. Is this a big move?"


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "There are some plans. I can''t tell you the details."


    Seeing the other party with a smile, Bernat became more cautious. Relativity Entertainment and the Pacific Investment Fund, which wears a pair of pants with Relativity Entertainment, frequently signed contracts with overseas investment institutions in Los Angeles. Although the specific amount is not known, it is like the long-term credit bank and the island country. South Africa¡¯s Milad International Holdings Group, etc., are all large international investment institutions with large amounts of cash in their hands.


    From the type of company to the management system to its own strength, including financing, the companies that really want to win the world are actually very limited. Relativity Entertainment is undoubtedly one of them.


    If it is another company, even Conscate, Bernat will not take it so seriously, because the entertainment industry has its own business rules, and the company that is not good at buying Universal is a toss, and it is very likely that it will face Vivendi. situation.


    But Relativity Entertainment is originally a Hollywood company, an entertainment group with a very good business!


    Some things have to be guarded against, because it often involves billions of dollars or even more.


    The most important thing is that they are fully capable of operating a large entertainment group based on the level of business demonstrated by Relativity Entertainment.


    Snake swallowing elephants is very difficult, but there are no such examples in the past.


    "Your goal is Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, right?" Bernat simply said: "We have seen it in Universal Studios."


    Speaking of this, Robert Iger has no need to deny: "Universal Pictures will fascinate many companies. This is the top company in the industry. As far as I know, NBC has had many contacts with the Vivendi Group. "


    Bernat is very natural and magnanimous, as if he can say infinitely: "NBC is interested in Universal Pictures. This is not the first time that it wants to acquire Universal Pictures. As early as the era of American music companies, NBC participated in the competition. Later, for some reasons, the Panasonic Group succeeded. In the past few years, we formulated the acquisition plan, but encountered a lot of resistance..."


    Robert Iger knew about NBC''s involvement with Universal Pictures, and knew that what the other party said was the truth.


    Bernat wants to show NBC''s inevitable confidence and momentum in this way: "NBC has planned for Universal Pictures for ten years and passed by several times. This time, I will not give up anyway."


    Robert Iger looked cautious, as if he was considering the truth or not, smiled, and said, "We also have a perfect plan."


    Bernat added: "You have negotiated with the Vivendi Group, you should know their conditions, you must have cash! NBC has raised enough funds, and the entire Valkin is supporting NBC! Please be my bluntness. The strength of the company can raise tens of billions of dollars in funds?"


    The prudence on Robert Iger''s face suddenly turned into self-confidence: "We have no fewer financing channels overseas than you."


    This is also what Bernat is most worried about. General Electric behind NBC can do Wall Street work and give Conscart certain conditions to persuade the other party to take the initiative to retreat in order to reduce the risk of bidding that competitors may bring.


    But many overseas investors, even General Electric, can¡¯t do anything about it, even Germans and Indians, who don¡¯t buy American accounts.


    Bernat stared at Robert Iger and asked, "Do you think it is possible for Relativity Entertainment to succeed? Mr. Iger, you are not a newcomer like Ronan Anderson, but an experienced professional manager with General Electric. NBC and Relativity Entertainment, which are backing them, have an absolute advantage in terms of capital and strength?"


    He did not give Robert Iger a chance to react, and continued: "Financing requires cost, not only time and energy, but also overdrafting the company''s future. Bob, have you considered the consequences of the failed acquisition of Relativity Entertainment? Normal? The business is affected and the financing needs to pay interest..."


    Robert Iger suddenly raised his hand and interrupted Bernat: "I understand what you said."


    Not a fool! Bernat sighed secretly, and then said: "Rational management, this is too important for newly developed companies."


    Robert Iger sighed and said: "In fact, at the beginning, I opposed this acquisition plan."


    Bernat''s eyes lit up, weighing the truth or not, and said, "Why don''t you terminate this plan?"


    "I am the chief operating officer of Relativity Entertainment, and I know the company''s situation better than anyone else." Robert Iger looked a little helpless: "But Relativity Entertainment is a private company, Ronan Anderson holds absolute controlling rights, and he wants to push forward. ,I have no way."


    "Young man..." Bernat sighed, "Always too optimistic and too aggressive."


    This was referring to his own boss. Robert Iger did not answer the conversation. Instead, he said: "You asked me to meet today, isn''t it just for relativity entertainment?"


    Bernat appeared very sincere: "I want to persuade you to abandon this acquisition."


    Robert Iger gently twitched the sofa with his fingers, and said slowly, pointing to the crux of the problem: "Because this will reduce NBC by one competitor? Turn the possible bidding into a pure acquisition?"


    This kind of thing, a discerning person would understand at the first thought, and Bernat could not deny it, but said: "This is good for both of us. NBC will save a lot of money, and Relativity Entertainment will avoid a chaos and crisis."


    Robert Iger thought for a long time and said, "It''s useless to see it alone. Young people can''t see so far." In order to achieve his goal, this smiling Mickey didn''t hesitate to arrange his boss, and he was very sure that the boss was at all. Won''t care. He said with profound meaning: "Young people always pay attention to immediate interests."


    Bernat moved in his heart, but did not show it, and said: "Robert, as the chief operating officer, you should persuade."


    Robert Iger looked solemnly: "How to persuade? Like you persuaded Conscart?"


    How did NBC persuade Conscart to leave? Of course, it has given practical benefits. Bernat is very clear that if he wants to avoid paying more than two billion US dollars in the bidding, he cannot avoid paying a reasonable price.


    Bernat simply said to Mingli: "Bob, NBC is very sincere to ask you to take a step back. We will remember this favor!"


    Robert Iger still has a friendly smile on his face, but he can''t help but contempt. He wants to save a lot of money, but he doesn''t want to pay a little blood. How can there be such a cheap thing?


    Relativity Entertainment creates momentum for acquisitions, holds press conferences for financing, invites overseas investors to sign contracts in Los Angeles, and secretly spread the news. Which item does not cost money?


    Favor? This thing is said to be the most valuable, and it is worthless if it is not.


    Who dares to believe what the businessman said about the favors?


    Robert Iger said: "Young people pay attention to the moment. You always have to give me enough reasons to convince Ronan Anderson? Between you and Conscart..."


    Bernat thought for a moment and said: "Bob, you don''t have to doubt the sincerity of NBC. I will carefully consider the question you said, and I will give you the answer in a few days."


    Robert Iger nodded slightly, did not urge, and was not at all anxious about this.


    Leaving the Burbank Clubhouse, Robert Iger returned to Relativity Entertainment. After lunch, he changed to another car and went to a business yacht in Malibu. He met Jean-Vivendi, who presided over the transaction. Pierce.


    The slow sea breeze brought a cool breeze, and the yacht sailed out of the pier and gradually moved away from the coast.


    This is an offshore yacht, not far out, the yacht quickly changed direction and sailed slowly along the route close to the coastline.


    On the deck, Robert Iger and Jean Pierce admired the sea view without being disturbed by anyone. It was a good place for private conversation.


    "Your company has recently raised funds one after another." Jean-Pierce seemed to have taken the initiative completely: "Is it almost enough to raise funds?"


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "We have raised part, but more are still intentions, because you have never made it clear that you want to sell Universal Pictures to Relativity."


    Jean-Pierce refused: "This is not Vivendi, but you. The price of Relativity Entertainment is too low."


    Robert Iger completely changed his style, tit-for-tat: "Your asking price is too high! 13 billion U.S. dollars must be cash. No one can accept this condition."


    Jean Pierce smiled confidently: "Universal Pictures has no shortage of buyers. UU Reading "


    Robert Iger said directly: "If Vivendi insists on $13 billion unwavering, Relativity Entertainment can only withdraw!"


    Conscart has withdrawn, and Relativity Entertainment has withdrawn again, NBC will have no competitors! Jean-Pierce still insisted: "This is Universal Pictures! You can''t find a better asset in Hollywood!"


    "But your asking price is too high." Robert Iger gradually turned the topic to the set plan: "Relativistic entertainment is unable to compete and can only withdraw."


    Jean-Pierce does not want to back down. Vivendi wants the most situation to bid. Although US$13 billion is not a psychological bottom line, the higher the transaction price, the better.


    Robert Iger changed his voice: "In fact, we can trade in another way. Has Vivendi ever considered splitting and selling?"


    White thirteen


    To celebrate everyone''s holiday, three shifts today, and two shifts later.

 Chapter 507： Movie copyright

    Hearing what Robert Iger said, Jean Pierce was a little surprised and said directly: "Vivendi is selling the entire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group business."


    Robert Iger reiterated the old saying: "The 13 billion U.S. dollars, Relativity Entertainment cannot afford it, and you refuse to make concessions. We can only withdraw."


    This is not the result that Jean Pierce wants. There is a huge price difference between multiple companies'' bidding and one company''s acquisition. Like this kind of transaction, a few percentage points are hundreds of millions of dollars in funds.


    Conscart is already backing down, and he has to hold back the relativity entertainment when he says anything, even if he deceives temporarily, he should also coax the relativity entertainment.


    Besides, is this called deception? This is a strategic game in line with Vivendi¡¯s interests.


    Jean Pierce frowned and asked, "Bob, we are not in contact again. We are familiar with each other. Can you give me an answer. What is the highest bid for Relativity Entertainment?"


    Robert Iger has no financial confidence, but a strategic fraud. He slowly raised a finger: "10 billion U.S. dollars."


    The value of Universal Pictures is here, and the asking price of less than US$10 billion is obviously unrealistic.


    Of course, Jean Pierce would not believe Robert Iger¡¯s offer, but he also knew that he would not be far from the psychological bottom line of Relativity Entertainment, saying: "The price difference of $3 billion..."


    He couldn''t help shook his head and said, "You have many financing channels."


    Robert Iger smiled: "If you are willing to give me a year, no, as long as ten months, there will be no problem with financing of Relativity Entertainment, but you can''t wait so long."


    Because of its rapid expansion, Vivendi has serious problems. Not only Universal Pictures, but also several games including Blizzard have problems, and even took the opportunity to propose the idea of ??buying out the controlling rights and independence.


    The huge Vivendi, without sufficient funds, may fall apart.


    Do you give up other businesses and go back to do water affairs with peace of mind? Nothing can compare with the rapid expansion of capital operations.


    Jean-Pierce does not know these situations, but knows it well, but it is not easy to hold back the relativity entertainment.


    Robert Iger added: "Our differences are too great."


    This is to quit? Jean-Pierce could hear it and couldn''t help saying: "We can talk slowly." He moved in his heart and asked, "Can you talk about the split acquisition you just mentioned?"


    Robert Iger organized the language a little and said: "Let, you know about Relativity Entertainment. You should know that we are doing film and television production and distribution. Relativity Entertainment is really interested in Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. It is also the film and television business. If you are alone Split it out..."


    Vivendi really agreed to split and simply buy Universal Pictures, and Relativity Entertainment can give it a try even if it takes risks.


    Jean Pierce laughed suddenly. He couldn''t lie about such ridiculous things. It''s not a deception. It''s treating the other party as a fool: "You know, there is no such possibility."


    To spin off the best quality business, Universal Music is okay. Who needs other general businesses? He added: "Bob, with all due respect, we are talking about a huge amount of business."


    Robert Iger was somewhat disappointed, but his adjustment ability was excellent, and he did not show it at all. He said: "The film production and distribution channels are actually not lacking in Relativity Entertainment. We are not interested in these businesses of Universal Pictures. Some businesses have a high degree of overlap, and how to solve them is quite a problem."


    Jean-Pierce knows about the company''s continuous fund-raising measures while also knowing the company''s situation, knowing that the production and distribution business of the other party is extremely strong.


    Robert Iger seemed very straightforward: "Relativity Entertainment has only one huge natural disadvantage in the film and television business."


    Thinking of the time when Relativity Entertainment was established, Jean-Pierce immediately understood, his gaze couldn''t help but he said, "You said the copyright of the film library, right?"


    Robert Iger smiled like a friendly Mickey Mouse: "Yes. The film library is the biggest strength of the film company. The establishment of Relativity Entertainment is too short. There are only dozens of movies in the library."


    Jean Pierce also understands the importance of film libraries, but unlike the previous time, he began to consider whether it is feasible.


    "Relativistic Entertainment only has a film library, and those old movies have little effect on the acquisition." Robert Iger said: "NBC''s acquisition of Universal Pictures needs a platform for Universal Pictures Entertainment Group''s various entertainment industries from production to distribution..."


    Jean Pierce raised his hand to stop Robert Iger: "I know the importance of the film library. Vivendi will not shoot alone."


    Robert Iger sighed, his face full of disappointment: "Yes, please think about it."


    Jean Pierce smiled and shook his head: "Bob, none of your requirements can be met."


    Spin off Universal Pictures, which owns the rights to thousands of films. Is that still Universal Pictures?


    Robert Iger was silent again, and Jean Pierce was also thinking about countermeasures.


    From the type of company to the operating system to its own strength, including financing, the companies that really want to win the world are actually very limited, and Relativity Entertainment is undoubtedly one of them.


    Robert Iger has been leading a team to build momentum for the acquisition during the recent period. What he said just now was both a test and a pressure on the other party''s psychological reserve. He wanted to see if there was any possibility.


    Can buy Universal Pictures film library, Relativity Entertainment can laugh out of dreams up and down.


    But Jean Pierce refused very simply, and Vivendi obviously did not want to take such a big risk.


    "Universal Pictures'' film library has thousands of film copyrights." Robert Iger felt that the time was almost time: "This huge film library constitutes Universal Pictures'' film and television copyright system. Together, it is the value of the film library. Where."


    Jean Pierce smiled, did not answer Robert Iger¡¯s words, but knew that this was the truth. The so-called film library, like Relativity Entertainment, even if there are many copyrights of successful films, there are only dozens of films that can be called a film library. ? The actual value is limited.


    Robert Iger looked at Jean Pierce and slowly said, "What if Relativity Entertainment only has a few copyrights for the film? At most a dozen."


    This is very surprising, Jean Pierce was a little surprised, but at the same time he raised his vigilance, because such a request is unreasonable.


    He simply asked: "What movie rights do you want?"


    Robert Iger said directly: "Mummy, Invisible Man, Doctor Avatar, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, these universal monster movies."


    Jean Pierce said: "These are well-known movies and characters."


    Robert Iger nodded and said, "There is also the Jurassic Park series."


    "You have such a big appetite!" Jean Pierce was obviously not so calm when he heard the name.


    Robert Iger didn''t care: "The copyright of the "Hulk" that had a fiasco at the box office, and the "Fast and the Furious" that had already been shot two. In total, only a dozen copyright transactions were involved."


    The first ones are conditions for bargaining, and the latter three are the real goals.


    Ronan once told him about these copyright plans. The Hulk is an important member of the future Avengers plan. "Jurassic Park 3" almost kills this series. It can be restarted in the future.


    "Fast and Furious" is a pity.


    Ronan had a similar idea a long time ago, and found out that Universal Pictures had already registered a similar script copyright. At that time, there was no Relativity Entertainment. There was only Shahai Entertainment, which had never produced a movie in theaters. It is possible. I dare not touch the infringing items at all. Otherwise, a lawsuit by Universal Pictures could bring the then-shahai entertainment to the ground.


    Jean Pierce asked: "Why do you want these film rights?"


    Robert Iger said: "These movies, except for Mummy and "Fast and Furious", are silent movies. Relativity Entertainment wants to revitalize them. We are better at making movies."


    This kind of thing can be guessed by the other party thinking about it, but it can''t be hidden.


    Jean Pierce thought quickly. In the previous transactions of Universal Pictures, the film library has never been accounted for a certain film or a certain series of films, and all are packaged and sold as a whole...


    Vivendi needs Relativity Entertainment to continue to participate in this competition. Can you think of a solution?


    Robert Iger saw that Jean Pierce did not directly refuse, and simply said: "Relativistic Entertainment is willing to invest US$200 million to buy the copyrights of these films. So, if you trade with NBC in the future, NBC will value the entire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. This huge platform, rather than a single movie copyright, will basically not affect future transactions, but the movie copyrights that you split can generate 200 million US dollars in revenue."


    He solemnly said: "This $200 million is very likely to be an extra income. The $200 million is not much, but the liquidity for Blizzard is sufficient."


    This came to the mind of Jean Pierce. With Vivendi¡¯s current situation, a profit would be less difficult.


    Besides, this is 200 million U.S. dollars!


    But Jean-Pierce was very cautious After all, it involved all aspects. He did not agree or veto it. Instead, he said: "The copyright of more than a dozen series of films is hard to ignore."


    Robert Iger knew that this matter could be discussed, and said: "We will not embarrass you, and specific transactions can be discussed in detail."


    Jean Pierce considered it for a while: "It''s okay to talk."


    It''s just a discussion, depending on the specific situation.


    Both Robert Iger and Ronan are ready for huge acquisitions.


    If you want to win the target copyright, it is impossible not to vomit blood. If it were not for Vivendi to sell the global cash, Relativity Entertainment would have no chance.


    Jean-Pierce said at this time: "We can try to talk, but there is one thing you must do. Now all the work of acquiring Universal Pictures Entertainment Group cannot stop."


    Robert Iger said: "No problem."

 Chapter 508： 2 sides eat all

    Walking into the lobby of the bank office building, Henry came to the coffee machine, coined a cup of coffee, glanced at his hand, and went to the unmanned corner of the lobby rest area, drinking coffee while watching the movement in the elevator.


    I just heard that Judith went upstairs with an important client to go through the application procedures.


    I looked at the time and sipped coffee without hurries. A cup of coffee will be finished. Two people, one man and one woman, walk out of the elevator.


    The blond is Judith, and the one next to him is Ronan Anderson, a major customer of the Los Angeles branch.


    The two went straight to the door of the hall, shook hands and said goodbye, and then Ronan Anderson left.


    Judith walked towards the office and Henry glanced at the file bag she was holding, which was used exclusively for loan applications.


    It seems that the news he got is correct. Relativity Entertainment Group is applying for a large loan from Bank of America.


    The specific loan amount is a commercial secret of the bank, and he can''t find out what he can, unless he asks Judith directly.


    But it''s not worth it.


    Henry put down his coffee cup, took out his cell phone, dialed a number, and started speaking in a low voice.


    Universal Studios, NBC''s Bennault and Vivendi''s Jean Pierce''s new contact, once again reached a deadlock.


    Benalt looked serious: "Your asking price is seriously inconsistent with the actual value of Universal Pictures, which is very different from our assessment!"


    Jean-Pierce said: "Is it possible for you to acquire Universal Pictures for $11 billion? You have been planning to acquire Universal Pictures since the mid-1990s. You should have a good understanding of the actual value of this company."


    Benarte thought of Vivendi¡¯s difficult situation and said: "Since your lack of sincerity, we have no need to talk about it."


    Jean Pierce is neither humble nor overbearing, and said with a calm smile: "Universal Pictures Entertainment Group is a high-quality asset, there is no shortage of next home."


    Hearing this sentence, a name flashed in his mind-Relativity Entertainment Group!


    The preliminary negotiations between the two parties broke up again. They boarded a commercial car and left Universal Studios. Benalt¡¯s assistant answered the phone and hung up and said to Benalt: "President, just got the Los Angeles branch of Bank of America. According to the feedback, Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment Group applied for a large loan from Bank of America, the specific amount is unknown."


    Benalt''s already serious face became more serious: "I see."


    Based on the ability of entertainment in the theory of relativity, it is difficult to apply for a large loan, and the success rate is not high, but what if it succeeds?


    After all, he and Relativity Entertainment are both first-class quality customers of Bank of America.


    Benarde quickly made a decision: "Go back to the hotel and call a conference call immediately."


    The assistant quickly took out his mobile phone: "I will notify you."


    In the office of the president of Burbank''s Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger said to Ronan: "Vivendi did not directly reject it. There are ideas to talk about, but he has greater doubts about the number of films."


    Ronan got an overview of the situation and said: "Talk to them. Our goal is "Jurassic Park", "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious", and the rest can be given up."


    Robert Iger said directly: "The "Hulk" movie failed miserably. "Fast and Furious" is a medium-to-low-scale film. These problems are not big. In the library of thousands of copyrights, the two less likely to be dealt with. Will care. But "Jurassic Park" is very difficult, this series has too much influence."


    Ronan knew the difficulty, and said: "The third part has broken this series and was shelved indefinitely by Universal Pictures. On the basis of guaranteeing "Hulk" and "Fast and Passion", he tried his best to fight for it. ."


    Robert Iger answered: "I will not miss any chance."


    Ronan didn''t say much, except for cooperating in the campaign, all the specific work was left to Robert Iger.


    The next day, Robert Iger came to Universal Pictures again and negotiated with Vivendi¡¯s Jean Pierce on a copyright transaction.


    The favorable situation is that Vivendi is very interested in selling a few unremarkable film rights in exchange for hundreds of millions of dollars.


    The disadvantage is that they have certain doubts about the number of films proposed by Relativity Entertainment.


    After half a day of negotiations, although Jean Pierce did not really let go, his attitude towards the transfer of the copyrights of the "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious" series was obviously loosened by Universal Pictures.


    The difference between the two parties lies in the price and the copyright of Jurassic Park.


    After all, "Jurassic Park 3" is relatively unsuccessful, and has a global box office of more than 368 million US dollars.


    Vivendi naturally knows the actual value of this series. It is not impossible to sell it to Relativity Entertainment. Please pay 1.5 billion US dollars.


    Of Robert Iger¡¯s $200 million offer, $150 million is actually for the "Jurassic Park" series.


    The price difference between the two sides is too much.


    The other two copyrights were discussed smoothly, but Vivendi¡¯s asking price was also very high. The Hulk movie failed, but still asking for US$20 million.


    And for two consecutive "Fast and Furious" series with a box office of more than 100 million in North America, Vivendi made a sky-high price of US$100 million.


    After all, although the peripheral income of this series is average, the box office and DVD profits are good.


    It is not difficult to buy the copyright of the Hulk at a low price, but Vivendi has also been involved in the entertainment industry for many years, and is very clear about the value of "Fast and Furious", which can be regarded as a moderately hot movie.


    After several days of see-saws, Robert Iger and Jean Pierce finally reached an agreement on the total copyright transfer of "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious" plus $100 million.


    On the night the two sides reached an agreement, Robert Iger received a visitor at Tom Cruise''s water club in Malibu.


    Bernat offered to meet Robert Iger again.


    "Bob, I don''t know how you talked with Mr. Anderson?" Bernat asked directly.


    Robert Iger said: "Relativity Entertainment has done a lot of preliminary work, it is impossible to give up casually."


    NBC''s comprehensive evaluation of Universal Pictures has begun to end. Bernat does not want to continue to entangle it, otherwise it will be more troublesome for other competitors to appear later, saying: "I am very interested in how to convince your boss."


    Robert Iger was prepared for this. The conditions were too high. NBC definitely disagrees. Of course, he can¡¯t mention too low. He calmly said: ¡°In response to this acquisition, Relativity Entertainment used multiple channels from overseas and banks. Interest financing, if we choose to give up, we will lose a lot of interest in financing. After I talked last time, Mr. Anderson is full of doubts about the result of paying high interest for not achieving the goal."


    Bernat remained quiet, this question of interest can never be passed on to NBC, right? He asked, "What are your plans for this?"


    Robert Iger said: "Mr. Anderson has no plan. The way to avoid paying high interest in vain is to complete the existing plan."


    Financing from multiple sources overseas, no bank of America applied for a loan, and it is said that the shares of Relativity Entertainment would have to be mortgaged. This young producer, just like he chose to invest heavily in making pirate movies, dare to gamble.


    With this in mind, Bernat felt that Ronan Anderson¡¯s gamble is very heavy. After all, after "Cut Throat", let alone invest US$140 million to shoot pirate movies, who would dare to invest more than US$10 million to shoot pirates? sheet?


    Ronan Anderson not only made a big bet on "Pirates of the Caribbean," he also succeeded!


    Dare to gamble, and have the ability to bet success!


    Can not be ignored!


    Bernat asked: "You should have a record of loan and interest settlement for failed acquisitions, right?"


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "We raise funds from other places to make up for the loss in interest, but we have not found specific channels for the time being. We can only go one step at a time. As long as the acquisition is successful, part of Universal Pictures Entertainment Group''s business Splitting up for sale, these are actually not a problem."


    He changed his voice: "To tell you, there is also a failure plan. Mr. Anderson has a portion of capital and stock, and he can provide the group company with a five-year interest-free loan of US$200 million."


    Hearing this, Bernat immediately understood what Robert Iger meant. Although he was asking for conditions, the words came out of Robert Iger''s mouth, which was tactfully and not very offensive.


    "NBC can be responsible for this interest-free loan." Bernat made a quick decision: "50 million US dollars."


    Robert Iger thought for a while and said, "The minimum is $100 million."


    Bernat groaned that although the $100 million interest-free loan has a certain loss in interest and depreciation, it can return to NBC after five years. Strictly speaking, there is not much loss, but Relativity Entertainment continues to participate in the bidding. NBC may have to pay $13 billion far more than the psychological reserve price.


    Relativity Entertainment is one of the best-performing companies in Hollywood''s second-tier companies. The members of Hollywood''s top six are extremely attractive to them.


    And unlike those outside the circle, they have actual operating capabilities.


    This account is not difficult to calculate Bernat quickly said: "You can submit a loan application, 100 million US dollars five-year interest-free loan."


    Robert Iger did a full set of the play: "I''ll go to Mr. Anderson immediately." He said before leaving: "I hope you can keep it confidential for the time being. If Mr. Anderson agrees to withdraw, I hope we can sign a confidentiality agreement."


    Bernat looked at it with a little puzzlement, and Robert Iger briefly explained: "Once the news spreads and it is learned that we will abandon the acquisition of Universal Pictures, investors will have a lot of troubles, which may seriously affect the cash flow of Relativity Entertainment. ."


    "This is my idea." Bernat said: "We must sign the relevant agreement."


    Robert Iger smiled: "If I can convince Mr. Anderson, the external attitude of Relativity Entertainment is not important, because you know very well that we have given up. This is also conducive to giving the Vivendi Group the illusion that you will always They all have competitors and may not actively contact new buyers."


    Bernat said directly: "We are all American companies, and we should be consistent with the outside world."

 Chapter 509： End feelings

    After sending off Yassen Bernat, Robert Iger also left the water club and returned to Burbank.


    Such negotiations between the two sides almost at the same time actually require a quick decision, but he cannot show any anxious attitude or even tone of voice, otherwise he will definitely not be able to talk about it.


    Later, we must promote these two transactions as quickly as possible on the basis of sufficient confidence and stability.


    Universal Pictures will be able to sign an agreement this week. The original plan was to use Relativity Entertainment''s reserves to complete the transaction. The reserve amount will be reduced by 100 million U.S. dollars, which is likely to affect the group''s ability to resist risks.


    Now it''s good, the funds to complete the transaction are successfully resolved.


    Thinking of this, Robert Iger couldn¡¯t help but smile. Although he couldn¡¯t get the copyright of "Jurassic Park" that Ronan was thinking of, he could solve the "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious" series without consuming the group''s financial resources for the time being. The copyright purchase funds can also be considered a successful goal.


    As for whether the "Fast and Furious" series can continue to be successful, and whether "Hulk" will turn around, Robert Iger believes in Ronan''s production ability.


    He didn''t have the slightest doubt about this now.


    The Hulk is related to the Avengers project. Although "Fast and Furious" is a medium-to-low-investment road racing movie, cars belong to the mainstream culture and there is a lot to do if it is done well.


    Robert Iger let out a sigh of relief. Although it is a pity to pass by Universal Pictures, this is limited by the objective conditions of Relativity Entertainment and can be solved by non-human resources.


    Several plans for next year will also need to be completed by the chief operating officer, and we must start preparing now.


    A promotion and salary increase are natural. Ronan has prepared him for the position of CEO long ago. If Relativity Entertainment Group can continue to expand in his hands, option rewards will not be a problem.


    Robert Iger is very motivated, and feels more than ten times better than living without death at Walt Disney.


    This job-hopping seems to be able to reach the pinnacle of life.


    If he refused Ronan and stayed at Walt Disney, it would be hard to imagine.


    Three days later, Robert Iger took the lead in signing an agreement with Ron Meyer, who represented Universal Pictures, and obtained all the copyrights of the "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious".


    A week later, it reached a loan agreement with NBC, and Relativity Entertainment received a five-year US$100 million interest-free loan.


    Although Relativity Entertainment is still creating momentum for the acquisition of Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, it has officially withdrawn from this acquisition competition.


    After getting the copyright of the "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious" series, Ronan has no action for the time being. The former will not be useful until the Avengers project is launched. A separate Hulk movie must be planned well, at least not too much. Poor, and the former actors must be replaced.


    Edward Norton has no problems with his acting skills and is very suitable for acting in unusual roles, but if he can''t sign a long-term contract, he must be replaced.


    Once Marvel Pictures only recovered the joint use rights of the Hulk from Universal Pictures, the Hulk could only appear as a co-star. Shooting the Hulk movie alone had to pay Universal Pictures a huge share, so "Invincible Hao There has been no independent Hulk movie released since "G".


    The Hulk has many fans, and in Marvel¡¯s superhero comics, it belongs to the first class of superheroes.


    Shahai Entertainment did not have the worries of Marvel Pictures, and now the copyright is completely in its hands, and it can plan an independent Hulk movie.


    Such as the story that the Hulk and Agent Natasha Normanoff had to tell?


    As for the "Fast and Furious" series, the second part has just been released this summer, so don''t worry about the third part.


    The so-called "Tokyo Drift" is a pit, just jump over it.


    Once the role of Han, it is estimated that when the Himalayas moved over in the eighth, they could not hold the coffin board. Without "Tokyo Drift", just replace this role.


    And Gal Gadot.


    Ronan just thought for a while, and quickly threw it behind his head, not making mistakes.


    Entering October, Ronan made a special trip to East Asia and participated in the premiere of "Infernal Affairs 2" in a certain Xiangjiang River.


    As the rescue of the Hong Kong movie, since the first one is a big seller, the sequel will naturally keep up.


    There is no doubt that this is the last brilliance of Xiangjiang movies.


    Ronan has watched countless Xiangjiang movies, which can be regarded as an end to a certain feeling.


    After the premiere, Ronan received the script of "Infernal Affairs 3" from Andrew Liu according to the agreement. Although the plot is not as good as the previous two, it is also a rare conscience masterpiece.


    After returning to Los Angeles, Ronan handed the script to Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriting department, and the screenwriting department specially deployed staff to prepare the script.


    The two screenwriters selected have participated in the screenwriting work of "Crime Scene Investigation" before. Although they are only members of the screenwriting team, they are very familiar with crime and police themes.


    And before the transfer, these two people, as the heads of the screenwriting team, have just completed the script of "Prison Break".


    Ronan is the chief creative officer of the group and is responsible for these tasks. He specifically talked to these two people. The two people left Los Angeles and went to Boston, where the traditional gang culture is strong, to collect the scene in Boston, preparing for the adaptation of the American version of the script.


    it is necessary.


    Ronan requested that only the general plot framework be retained, and other content including character setting and gang culture, all overthrow the original and rewrite.


    In the final analysis, this film was made for Americans.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s movies are still being shown in theaters. Last month¡¯s "Chainsaw", which caused a sensation last month, did not escape the fate of plasma horror movies. It fell to 6.58 million U.S. dollars, and the single-day box office of the new week working day dropped directly to about 500,000 U.S. dollars.


    The North American box office of this film has currently accumulated a total of 64.14 million US dollars, and the global box office has successfully exceeded 100 million.


    Although the plasma horror film has a short life cycle, the total investment of less than 10 million US dollars in exchange for more than 100 million US dollars in the box office, "Chain Saw" is bound to be ranked among various small-cost big box office movies in the future.


    At the same time, the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" easily surpassed US$360 million, reaching a total of US$356.88 million.


    The global box office is as high as 733.58 million US dollars.


    This film created the highest North American box office record and the global box office record for Relativity Entertainment.


    Hollywood''s island genre films have undoubtedly fought a turnaround. Many people believe that after years of silence, pirate movies are about to usher in a golden age.


    But the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean" cannot be copied, because Captain Jack Sparrow cannot be copied!


    After two months of repairs, Gore Wibinski reconvened the crew and went to Rosario in Baja California again to shoot the two sequels at once.


    The "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew was divided into two, the casting crew and modeling crew stayed in Los Angeles, recruiting new main actors, such as the selection of pirate kings.


    Ronan is not intervening. The crew has a mature production and director team, and George Clint is staring at him, so you can rest assured.


    The only news he cared about was that George Clint accepted Gore Wibinski''s suggestion and invited Xiao Ma to become Captain Xiaofeng.


    Of course, Ronan specifically talked with Gore Wibinski before the crew set off, reminding him not to ignore the fluency of the plot because of the focus on gorgeous special effects.


    As for drastically compressing the special effects and spending the shots on the narrative, Ronan has no such idea.


    Special effects are originally one of the biggest selling points of this type of film.


    Frankly speaking, such a movie that tends to be younger, the main audience is teenagers, lively and gorgeous is the movie must.


    Ronan holds the final editing rights of the film, and the post-production producer of the crew is Jessica Felton. The power of the film is actually completely under his control.


    This film, as long as Captain Jack is there, there is no need to worry about no audience for the next ten years.


    Once Walt Disney had to overthrow and start over, the poor reputation of the fourth and fifth films was only a secondary reason. The real reason was Johnny Depp.


    At that time, Johnny Depp was in a very bad state. Related news was everywhere. Things like being late and playing big names were trivial. The pair with Amber Heard was really a "golden wind and jade." When they meet, they win but there are countless people on the earth." The scumbag meets the bad girl, and the negative news generated by the two is like Mars hitting the earth.


    Johnson Depp has become a time bomb in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, or a completely uncontrollable one. No one knows when it will explode, blowing himself and his huge investment into the sky.


    Then there is the pay of Johnny Depp. Although other films besides the pirates play a bad one, but as Captain Jack Sparrow who lives in the world, Johnny Depp is irreplaceable. , The high pay just made the producer vomit blood.


    As a typical serialized movie star, Johnny Depp once had the super high pay of Robert Downey Jr., but he did not have the professionalism of Robert Downey Jr.''s prodigal son.


    Also as a star actor cooperating with Disney, the gap between the two is too big Another good news is that Embassy Pictures officially released the DVD of "The Bournemouth 2" a week ago. Pushed into the distribution channel, sold 4.23 million sets within one week of listing, with sales of up to 79.21 million US dollars.


    Starting with "Spider-Man" and "Lord of the Rings" in 2002, the corresponding data for the annual sales champion of the North American DVD market has risen to 10 million sets in sales and more than 200 million US dollars in sales.


    Ronan once read a statistic. About five or six years after "Finding Nemo" was released, the total DVD sales exceeded 16 million sets, and the total sales reached more than 320 million US dollars.


    This looks quite exaggerated, but it is data jointly published by several third parties.


    It is not an exaggeration to say that during the ten years from 2002 to 2012, Hollywood studios relied on DVD for profit.


    While Ronan was paying attention to the DVD market, the famous Italian movie star Monica Bellucci suddenly visited the house.


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 Chapter 510： Passion

    In the reception room, seeing the coffee delivered by the staff, Monica Bellucci said thank you, and waited patiently while watching the movie poster hanging on the wall.


    Recently, a movie starring in a movie needs to find a distributor, but because the subject matter is relatively sensitive, the investor and the producer have been negotiating about the issue of distribution, and a movie with an investment of tens of millions of dollars cannot be abandoned. The producer simply mobilized all the main creators of the crew to search for distributors through their respective networks. Once the agreement is reached, there will be a lot of commission after the movie is released.


    In the past two years, Monica Bellucci has felt the influence of the beauty''s twilightness. If she wants to go on beautifully and continue to be the goddess of thousands of fans, she needs self-investment.


    Having been a goddess for so many years, she knows one thing very well, the appearance and temperament of the goddess are all piled up with money.


    In this age where various technologies are becoming more advanced, ugly women can also kill Sophie Marceau in seconds through the dress of money.


    It''s hard to say whether others can find the publisher, but after Monica Bellucci came to Los Angeles to learn about this situation, she immediately thought of Ronan Anderson and Embassy Pictures.


    It is not the first time that Monica Bellucci has dealt with Embassy Pictures. Embassy Pictures had previously released "Irrevocable" starring her in North America, and she helped to contact them.


    This is not the first time this kind of work has been done.


    Monica Bellucci waited for more than ten minutes. The door of the reception room opened. Ronan walked in and shook hands with Monica Bellucci: "There is a phone call temporarily that keeps you waiting."


    Monica Bellucci knew very well that he was facing a big Hollywood boss, and quickly said with a smile: "I took the liberty to come and interrupt."


    Ronan had come over with Monica Bellucci before, but he knew how familiar he was, and asked with a bit of curiosity: "I don''t know Miss Bellucci is coming..."


    Monica Bellucci quickly said, "That¡¯s it, Mr. Anderson. Your Embassy Pictures released "Irrevocable" starring me, and I was wondering if we would work together again. I took it again. A Hollywood movie, I want to ask if you have any interest in publishing it."


    Ronan knew that Monica Bellucci starred in Warner Bros¡¯s "The Matrix," but it could not be this series: "I don''t know what movie it is?"


    For those European art films, it doesn''t make much sense to cooperate or not.


    Embassy Pictures originally released "Irrevocable", and its profits now add up to less than 300,000 U.S. dollars. Now Embassy Pictures releases at least one movie a month, and the distribution and promotion resources are very tight. It is not the first two years. With fewer films being released, it is impossible to waste energy on art films.


    Monica Bellucci said in detail: "I took over a work directed by Mel Gibson last year. The production of the film was completed two months ago and I am looking for a distributor."


    Mel Gibson? Ronan was immediately fascinated by the name, this guy is no ordinary person.


    Thinking of this, my heart moved, and the name of a film suddenly appeared in my mind. Isn''t it that very sensitive film?


    "Can you be more specific?" Ronan asked.


    Monica Bellucci said in detail: "The title of the film was originally called "Passion", but it was later found to have the same name as a project of Miramax. Director and producer Mel Gibson changed its name to "The Passion of the Christ". The content is about the last twelve hours of Jesus¡¯ life."


    It really is this movie! Ronan remained calm: "I heard people talk about this film."


    I saw it on the entertainment news at the time, and it caused some criticism when the project was established.


    Monica Bellucci asked: "Do you have time to watch this film?"


    Ronan did not answer directly, but instead asked: "What is the scale of investment in this film?"


    Hollywood studios are all money-recognizing guys. Monica Bellucci knows that they are not interested in art, but only care about how much art can bring them.


    Monica Bellucci thought for a while and said, "The production budget should be around 30 million US dollars."


    Ronan asked specifically: "For a film that has invested tens of millions of dollars, don''t you contact the distributor before shooting? Haven''t found it yet?"


    This is not a small production with an investment of several million. It is very rare in Hollywood to dare to invest so much money without finding a good publisher.


    "The crew seems to have contacted a lot." Monica Bellucci smiled: "I heard people say that, including the six major companies, they don''t want to release this film."


    Ronan nodded: "I see."


    Monica Bellucci asked again: "Mr. Anderson, can you spare time to watch this film?"


    "Yes." Ronan thought about his recent itinerary: "If you can contact the crew, we will meet at Embassy Pictures at two o''clock tomorrow afternoon."


    Monica Bellucci said: "Ok, tomorrow afternoon at two o''clock."


    Leaving the Relativity Entertainment, Monica Bellucci first called the associate producer of the crew, and then contacted Mel Gibson. Mel Gibson, who was scorched by the release of the film, was busy responding and said tomorrow Will go to the Embassy Pictures in person.


    Mel Gibson, nicknamed "Savage", is a typical violent temper. The release of "The Passion of the Christ" has always been a problem. Recently, his face has started to get bumps.


    No company is willing to release this film, and even Paramount Pictures, which has been cooperating with him all the year round, directly rejected it.


    So far, only a small issuing company called New Market has expressed its intentions, but Mel Gibson has doubts about the issuing ability of small companies like New Market.


    The film cost 30 million US dollars, and investors are looking at his Mel Gibson reputation!


    Mel Gibson is full of confidence in the film he directed, but it would be too wrong if the film were to be released.


    Embassy Pictures is good. When it comes to the ability of Hollywood distribution companies, it is still above DreamWorks, second only to the six major companies.


    Mel Gibson hurried to the crew office to make corresponding preparations for tomorrow.


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Connie, at the direction of Ronan, spied a lot of news about The Passion.


    "The producer of "The Passion of the Christ" is Aiken Pictures." Connie said to Ronan: "This is an independent production company founded by Mel Gibson in 1989 and once invested in the production of "Hamlet." , "Anna Karenina" and "Dangerous Man", "The Passion of the Christ" is the fourth film independently produced by Aiken Pictures."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "A movie studio founded by a star."


    There are many companies like Aiken Pictures in Hollywood, and basically there are studios under the names of big stars or big directors.


    This is not only the need to participate in production and obtain dividends, but also legal tax avoidance.


    Connie added: "The production cost of the film was US$30 million, which was independently financed by Aiken Pictures. Mel Gibson once claimed to have planned for this film for more than ten years."


    Ronan is originally a member of Hollywood, and he knows the situation in the circle very well. Some films may have been planned for ten years or even longer. For example, many film scripts are written and made into films. Five or six years is the norm.


    But some film producers declare this way more out of publicity.


    Ronan asked, "What about the release?"


    "The six major companies all rejected Mel Gibson." Connie said of what she had learned: "Sony Columbia Pictures originally intended to release it, but after carefully understanding the content of the script, she also rejected it."


    Ronan thought for a while and asked, "Do you know the reason?"


    Connie said: "Everyone thinks the possibility of this film''s failure is extremely high."


    "Isn''t the content sensitive?" Ronan asked.


    Connie replied: "It should not be."


    Ronan waved his hand: "You go and inform the Embassy Pictures that there will be a pull conference tomorrow."


    When Connie left, Ronan thought for a while and called Chris, an executive of Sony Columbia Pictures.


    "Why did you think of calling me?" Chris'' familiar voice came from the receiver.


    Ronan said directly: "A friend came to me to sell a film called "The Passion of the Christ". I didn''t see the film and it was not easy to make a decision..."


    Chris interrupted him: "Mel Gibson''s new film?"


    Ronan said: "Yes. I heard that Sony Columbia Pictures rejected this film."


    "It''s rejected." Chris did not deny: "I have participated in the movie show and voted negative."


    Ronan asked curiously: "The subject matter is sensitive?"


    Chris couldn''t help laughing: "What''s the matter of sensitive subject matter? This has never been a problem that plagued Hollywood. It was a problem with the filming of this film. The style is very similar to Martin Scorsese''s "The Last Temptation of Christ". That film failed miserably at the box office, and this film is probably not much better."


    He immediately asked: "Ronan, you won''t fancy this film, will you?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I didn''t even see the film, but I heard a brief introduction. I don''t know how to judge. I think the subject matter is more sensitive."


    Chris haha ??laughed: "Sensitive subject matter has never been a problem. We can make money and we will take care of subject matter? Mainly Mel Gibson''s poor shots. The eleven film-watching experts from Sony Columbia Pictures participated in the film. Ten people vetoed it. Oh, yes, the only one who didn¡¯t veto was a Jewish person."


    Ronan said half-truth and half-truth: "Tomorrow the Embassy Pictures will hold a pull-out meeting. I will watch the film first. If it doesn''t work, I will reject it. "The Last Temptation of Christ" is Old Martin''s biggest pain."


    The two did not say much, and soon hung up the phone.


    Ronan once watched "The Passion of the Christ", and there are indeed some more sensitive controversies. With Mel Gibson''s character, it is estimated that the scale may be larger.


    Ronan is not particularly concerned about controversies and sensitive subjects. Even if the two parties cooperate, the producers, especially the main creative team headed by Mel Gibson, have little influence on the publisher.


    Everything will be discussed after watching the video tomorrow.

 Chapter 511： Dispel worries

    In the drawing room of the Embassy Pictures, the company''s top executives gathered together, all of them watching the movie being shown attentively.


    Mel Gibson, who looked a little wild, sat quietly on the sofa, and occasionally passed Monica Bellucci next to him and fell on Ronan Anderson on the other side.


    Whether the film can get the green light of Embassy Pictures is all on this young man.


    Although Mel Gibson is a violent savage, he is somewhat more reliable without drinking.


    Besides, during the recent period of time, for the sake of this film, it is related to the investment of 30 million US dollars. If you have a temper, you have to endure it for a while.


    For the American market, this is a foreign language film. The film''s dialogue is all in Latin and Aramaic, but fortunately there are subtitles.


    To a certain extent, this is a very documentary and expressive film.


    But the culture is incomprehensible to people like Ronan.


    The understanding of **** basically stays on Leonardo¡¯s "Last Supper".


    The film was very bloody, and the scale was relatively large. If Embassy Pictures sent it to the rating committee, there might be some trouble, but before the filming session started, he had an exchange with Mel Gibson, and Aiken Pictures had Sent for rating, MPAA graded as R.


    If you really cooperate, this will also reduce some of the troubles of the Embassy Pictures.


    After understanding the basic situation with Mel Gibson, Ronan also roughly understood why he had run into walls before. At the beginning, Mel Gibson had no plans to add subtitles to the film!


    How many people can understand Latin and Aramaic?


    Constantly hitting walls also dispelled Mel Gibson''s too idealistic ideas, and gradually became realistic.


    The version screened by Embassy Pictures not only added English subtitles, but also cut some **** shots appropriately.


    For directors and producers, compromise is also an art.


    Monica Bellucci played Maria Magdalene in the film.


    This name suddenly reminded Ronan of an overlooked-"The Da Vinci Code".


    Speaking of it, the content of "The Da Vinci Code" is more sensitive than "The Passion of the Christ" and it has simply subverted the tradition of the church.


    Let people look back to see if this book has been published.


    It seems that the movie and the movie have caused a sensation, even involving the glass pyramid of the Louvre.


    When the movie is over, the lights are turned on, and the pull will come to an end temporarily.


    Mel Gibson immediately stood up, walked to Ronan, and asked in a huff, "Mr. Anderson, is this film okay?"


    This person spoke very loudly, and his daily behavior was somewhat rude. Ronan ignored him. After all, he was just talking about business and not trying to make friends with each other.


    "Very good movie." Ronan said all formulaic words: "Very impactful work."


    Mel Gibson was somewhat disappointed when he heard this, smiled and said, "I hope we can cooperate."


    Ronan didn¡¯t give him much hope at this time for the consideration of the subsequent negotiations. He politely said, ¡°I hope so.¡± He glanced at the embassy film executives who were walking out one after another: ¡°Mr. Gibson, please wait a moment. For a while, we have to discuss it."


    In this situation, Mel Gibson was a little patient and said, "Okay, please."


    Leaving the drawing room, Ronan went directly to the conference room on the other side, including Garcia Rodr¨ªguez, who were discussing the film "The Passion of the Christ".


    Ronan patted his palm lightly: "Explain your opinion."


    Allen Albert, Director of Overseas Distribution Department, took the lead: "The risk is great. This is a foreign-language film, and foreign-language films have always been poor at the North American box office."


    "R-rated film." said Terry, director of offline distribution. "This is a disadvantage."


    Ronan said, "These are my concerns."


    Danny Donald said at this moment: "Will the content of the film cause controversy."


    "I''m afraid the film is not controversial." David Villa, the director of the propaganda department, said: "Apart from the content of the film, from a controversial point of view, this is a very selling movie."


    Ronan has made a lot of propaganda suggestions with the propaganda department in recent years, probably influenced by Ronan, David Villa increasingly feels that controversy is not a bad thing.


    Thomas of the theater distribution department also felt that this was not a bad thing, saying: "If the film can cause controversy, even if there is no selling point, we can also create a selling point."


    Alan Albert is still more cautious: "Controversy is indeed not a bad thing, but as far as the content of this film is concerned, will controversy become criticism?"


    Ronan looked at Garcia Rodriguez: "What do you think?"


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez said: "The concerns of the criticism are that it may involve religious and some ethnic issues. I am not good at judging the film, but we can let go of the concerns of the criticism."


    He looked at Alan Albert and said with a smile: "We are just the distributor and have nothing to do with the creation of the film. Even if there is a criticism, there are also the producer and Mel Gibson in front."


    David Villa suddenly thought of the original "Blair the Witch" and said: "Even if there are criticisms, you can push the creative team to the front. This is the treatment they deserve."


    Garcia Rodriguez added: "Even if there is a real criticism, even if we do nothing, we will not be able to reach our side. With Mel Gibson''s character and temper, someone will attack this film, he will definitely I was ignited by anger and took everyone''s attention."


    Thomas took the conversation: "So, don''t worry about objective conditions."


    Allen Albert considered these words carefully, and said: "None of these seem to be a problem. The rest is whether we want to take this film."


    Ronan said directly: "Let''s negotiate with Mel Gibson, it''s better to buy out this film."


    Garcia Rodr¨ªguez took over: "Strive for a buyout, but such a film buyout is difficult."


    Ronan picked up the phone: "The specific transaction method depends on the situation before you decide."


    "Your absence makes it seem that the company doesn''t pay much attention to this film." David Thomas said with a smile: "Garcia is also easy to lower the terms."


    Ronan smiled, did not say much, and left the Embassy Pictures.


    Before stepping out of the office building where Embassy Pictures was located, Monica Bellucci caught up from behind.


    "Ronan!" she greeted.


    "Miss Bellucci." Ronan turned and looked at her: "Why are you here?"


    When leaving the drawing room, Monica Bellucci was still with Mel Gibson.


    Monica Bellucci shook the phone in her hand and said with a smile: "I came out to make a call and happened to see you."


    Where did so much happen? Ronan didn''t reveal it, and said, "I have something to do today, I will talk again when I have time."


    Monica Bellucci tentatively asked: "Are you not talking to Director Gibson anymore?"


    Ronan smiled apologetically: "I have something urgent to deal with."


    Monica Bellucci certainly wouldn''t believe Ronan''s words, and immediately guessed that Ronan didn''t pay much attention to Mel Gibson''s "The Passion".


    This possibility is very high...


    Ronan waved his hand: "I''m leaving now, goodbye."


    Monica Bellucci smiled: "Goodbye."


    Seeing Ronan out of the office building, Monica Bellucci quickly edited a text message and sent it to Mel Gibson.


    This film has missed many distributors, except for new market companies that she has never heard of, only Relativity Entertainment is willing to talk to the producers.


    Ronan returned to Relativity Entertainment and received a call from Tony Koch. During the Cannes Film Festival, Tony Koch recommended Florian Donasma with the assistance of a producer hired by Shahai Entertainment. The preparatory work for "Eavesdropping Storm" has been completed, and it is about to enter the shooting stage. It is expected that all shooting will be completed before the end of the year and all production will be completed by the end of April.


    The director wants to participate in the three major European film festivals.


    The running award operation is originally Ronan''s planned operation plan. This typical political film is still a German film, and nothing is more suitable than the Berlin Film Festival.


    Ronan sent an e-mail to the overseas distribution department of the Embassy Film Industry, asking them to apply for the eligibility for the competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival next year for "Eavesdropping Storm".


    Maybe I can bring back a Berlin Golden Bear for Relativity Entertainment.


    After dealing with this, Ronan contacted the crew of "Survival in the Wild" that was far away in Amazon at night.


    This reality show, which is destined to shape "the man at the top of the food chain", has already walked through the dangerous environments of glaciers, deserts, swamps and wastelands into the tropical rainforests of South America.


    Although encountered various difficulties and injured several times, the program team persisted, especially the performance of Bell Grylls, which attracted many people''s admiration.


    After shooting in the jungles of South America, the crew of "Survival from the Wild" will return to Los Angeles to begin the same intense post-production.


    This is one of the opening dramas of Netflix''s streaming media business next year Another opening drama is "Prison Break".


    The crew has now been formed, and the director has a suitable candidate. In order to ensure the success of the opening drama, Shahai Entertainment has invested heavily and hired Brett Ratner, who has directed "The Rush Hour" and "Red Dragon" as the director. Job.


    Bright Ratner is not a man at the top of the Hollywood pyramid, but he, who is in the "middle" part, is the "backbone" of this solid industrial chain.


    In addition, Bright Ratner''s reputation in some aspects is not very good, and it is said that he often harassed the actresses of the crew.


    These are of course not a problem for the production company. The first consideration for the production company to inspect the director is the business ability. Now it is too far away from the rise of Mi Rabbit. Before that time, Shahai Entertainment will end with Bright- Ratner''s cooperation.


    Besides, this crew is basically all male actors.


    And Ronan intends to use a powerful actor as the leading actor.

 Chapter 512： Macho actor

    "I will not comment on the actors."


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Mark Randolph, who came from San Francisco, first looked at Ronan and then at George Clint: "I''m not professional in this regard. You will definitely choose the most suitable person. "


    George Clint was not polite, saying: "The actor is the key to this series, and his personal charm directly determines the success or failure of the series."


    Ronan can¡¯t remember the name of the former actor. Originally, the TV series only


    After watching the first two seasons, the actor looked like a not-so-bright shooting star, gliding across the sky of Hollywood through "Prison Break", and soon became silent. It is really difficult to make a deep impression.


    It seems that he also starred in the fourth or fifth "Resident Evil", playing a supporting role with no weight.


    Since he can''t remember the name, Ronan didn''t insist on it. This kind of TV series is more inclined to the type of actors who have become popular in the series and roles. Hollywood has never lacked good actors waiting for opportunities, just replace them.


    After Brett Ratner joined the crew as a director, the crew began to conduct large-scale auditions for the leading actor, and a large number of actors signed up for the audition, including some familiar names.


    "I watched the video of the first audition." Ronan found a copy from many materials, put it on the coffee table, and said: "I think this person is good and can be listed as one of the potential candidates. His appearance and temperament are both good. It''s an absolute tough guy, and when auditioning, under the rough appearance, there will be a bit of cold humor."


    Although Mark Randolph said that he would not participate, he couldn''t help but glance at it.


    This drama is directly related to whether Netflix¡¯s streaming media business can start smoothly next year. Otherwise, he would not make a special trip from San Francisco. He also brought Ronan, who is more and more in control of the general direction, over to discuss several important decisions of the crew. .


    There is a large-scale audition photo with makeup on the document. It shows a tall, muscular man. The explosive muscles seem to belong to the "macho" type, but the smile on his face makes People think he has a humorous and tender side.


    This macho actor is familiar, but Mark Randolph can''t remember the name for a while.


    George Clint glanced at the information, rock-solid muscles, a big man of nearly two meters, and an unforgettable appearance.


    "Dawn Johnson." George Clint was very impressed with the actor: "Former professional wrestler."


    Mark Randolph suddenly realized: "George, when you said that, I remembered, is it the actor who played the Scorpion King in "The Mummy Returns"? Later Universal Pictures created an independent " "The Scorpion King" movie."


    Ronan answered, "Yes, it''s him."


    George Clint considered it a little, and said, "I don¡¯t know exactly what kind of places like prisons are. But in popular culture, the strong must be respected, and one can get good in the prison. The man must be a macho."


    Mark Randolph echoed: "It makes sense."


    But George Clint didn''t doubt: "Dawn Johnson''s acting level in the first audition can only be said to be average, and this type of actor can easily give people the feeling of a brainless macho."


    Ronan is not worried: "To deal with the role of the Scorpion King, it shouldn''t be a big problem to star in a TV series. A strong man with his brain can also bring a contrast beauty."


    For some considerations, Ronan did not say that Dawn Johnson could become a long-term co-actor of Relativity Entertainment. This hunk will become one of the most popular actors in the film market in North America and even the world if he matures. In the future, there will be a rare star at the box office of Nozumab.


    Looks crude, but humorous.


    Now that the full copyright of the "Fast and Furious" series is in his hands, Ronan is also considering one thing, whether he can let Dawn Johnson enter the series in advance.


    Van Diesel is the key to this series of mainstream commercial films, but it is Hollywood¡¯s most famous **** stick. From the producer to the distributor, no one likes him.


    But he can make a huge investment in commercial films successful and bring huge profits to the film company, so all the shortcomings are not comparable to this shining point.


    Ronan knew the charm of this series, so he was also preparing for it.


    "Right, George." Ronan was a little curious: "You have contacted Dawn Johnson''s agent, why did they fight for this role?"


    "The Scorpion King" is commercially successful. As the absolute protagonist, Dawn Johnson is also considered a small celebrity. The successful actors in the movie often rarely turn their attention to TV dramas.


    In this era, there is still a big gap between the status and style of TV series and movies.


    George Clint clearly understands: "Because of the differences in pay and production concepts, Universal Pictures changed the actor when filming and producing "Scorpion King 2" earlier this year. Universal Pictures did not want to be in this series anymore. With too much investment in the above, the second film may be directly released in the video tape and DVD market as a B-level film. This disappointed Dawn Johnson and he has no interest in appearing in this series."


    He glanced at the information on the coffee table, and continued: "An actor like Dawn Johnson is a very special type. It is difficult to find a suitable role for him. After "The Scorpion King", he only took a movie called "Wei In the small production of "Earthquake", he is the leading actor, but this role is a retired soldier. From the role to the film content setting, it is almost a copy of Rambo."


    Mark Randolph interjected: "It is impossible for another character of this type to surpass Rambo."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "Simple imitation, he will soon lose the popularity that Scorpion King brings."


    George Clint said: "I had contact with Dawn Johnson once. This is a very thoughtful actor, so he would rather take a TV series than waste time on that type of role."


    Ronan said: "There is another audition, and Dawn Johnson is listed as the key candidate. George, you hosted the actor''s last audition. If Dawn Johnson''s acting skills are not qualified, you don''t have to force it."


    George Clint told the truth: "Dawn Johnson still has basic acting skills. He has already made two movies, one of which is still the male lead."


    Ronan nodded: "You know the details." He turned to ask, "Mark, how is Netflix preparing for design and technical support?"


    Mark Randolph is very confident: "There will be no major problems. It will definitely be completed within the planned time."


    George Clint has always been in charge of content production, and he has not had much contact with Netflix. He has certain doubts: "The investment in Survival and Prison Break is not low, especially the former, which has a budget of more than ten million US dollars and does not play on TV. Channel, relying only on network broadcast, can the expected effect be achieved?"


    Mark Randolph reminded him: "Netflix now has nearly 10 million users, and it is expected that the number of users will reach at least 12 million by the end of the year. This number is already close to the top first-tier TV stations."


    Ronan smiled: "In any business, the beginning is always the hardest. Netflix''s streaming media business has a very high starting point."


    The situation is certainly not as optimistic as Mark Randolph said. After all, many newly added Netflix users are attracted by Netflix''s sharing function, and there is a lot of work to be done to convert into paying users of streaming media.


    George Clint didn''t say anything. After all, he was not very familiar with Netflix''s business, and Netflix had to pay for the series produced by Shahai Entertainment.


    This small meeting of three people quickly ended. When leaving Shahai Entertainment, Mark Randolph got on Ronan''s Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    "The streaming media business is not only "Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wild"." Mark Randolph said: "There are also more than 20,000 other films and dramas in the copyright library. What I am worried about is if it can be online Will it impact the existing DVD rental and sales business if you watch it online?"


    Ronan said: "There is definitely an impact, but it will not be great at this stage. For the current network bandwidth and computer hardware standards, the quality and clarity of online viewing cannot be compared with HD DVD."


    Mark Randolph wondered: "Will DVD really weaken?"


    Ronan asked, "Mark, do you think the Internet will develop further?"


    "Of course it will." Mark Randolph said firmly: "The Internet is the future, there is no doubt about it."


    Ronan calmly said: "If you can watch the quality of high-definition DVD online through the Internet, the number of people renting and buying DVD will inevitably be greatly reduced. In this respect, the prosperous time of DVD actually depends on the Internet. The development of technology and computer hardware."


    Mark Randolph smiled: "Thinking that our DVD network business, which we have managed to expand, will suffer a serious decline in the next ten years. It is somewhat unwilling."


    "As long as we transform in time , we will not face many crises." Ronan knows the future development trend: "Nowadays, most of Netflix users consume monthly subscriptions, and their monthly subscriptions include DVDs. Leasing also includes streaming media services that will be launched in the future."


    He said seriously: "Our newly developed programs, as long as they have a good reputation and wide-ranging influence, can completely carry out DVD sales and rental business. I believe that many fans will be able to see more high-definition programs. Pay the bill."


    Mark Randolph nodded and said: "The businesses on both sides can promote each other and complement each other to a certain extent."


    Ronan slowly said: "Don''t worry, the plan will be implemented step by step. We are already ahead of all Internet companies and we must lay a solid foundation."


    Since Netflix was acquired by Relativity Entertainment, it has developed relatively smoothly, so that Mark Randolph has never doubted Netflix''s future.


    "I understand," he said.


    Back at the office of Relativity Entertainment, Connie came over to tell Ronan that Scarlett Johansson was here and had been waiting in the reception room for a while.

 Chapter 513： drop out

    "Hi Scarlett."


    Entering the reception room, Ronan and Scarlett Johansson gave a light hug and asked, "Why do you have time to come over today?"


    Scarlett Johansson sat back on the sofa and said, "Long time no see, I miss you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Will many people envy Miss Johnson if I can miss it?"


    "Since the last time you went to the crew with Will Smith, how long has it been since?" Scarlett Johansson flirted with her long hair and asked deliberately, "Are you not on the project "Dawn of the Living Dead" heart?"


    Ronan opened his hands: "How is it possible. "Dawn of the Living Dead" is one of the key film projects of Shahai Entertainment. Although I did not go to the crew again, I have been paying attention to the dynamics of the crew."


    He smiled and looked at Scarlett Johansson: "Of course there is you."


    Scarlett Johansson flashed a little slyly in his eyes and said, "Ronan, do you know that I followed your advice and rejected an important invitation?"


    Ronan was deliberately curious: "Oh, let''s talk about it."


    Scarlett Johansson said very seriously: "I followed your advice and rejected Michael Bay''s "Escape from the Clone Island"..."


    "Wait." Ronan emphasized: "Scarlett, I just analyzed this project briefly for you, and didn''t make any suggestions."


    Scarlett Johansson didn¡¯t seem to hear it, and said to herself: ¡°The agent and the agency are very dissatisfied with me pushing down the heroine of "Escape from the Island". I may not get good resources from the agency in the future. Now, those high-quality projects and roles will definitely not give priority to me anymore."


    Ronan just looked at her, and didn''t mean to answer for the time being.


    Scarlett Johansson is definitely not the type with no brains: "Ronan, I chose to stand with you. You can''t die without saving, right?"


    Ronan sighed from the bottom of his heart. It''s not easy for actors with almost no background like Scarlett Johansson to be able to get out of their heads.


    At that time, his analysis was biased towards the risk of "Escape from the Clone Island". Scarlett Johansson had a very in-depth relationship with him, and he obviously obeyed his analysis, and the brokerage company could fight for Scarlett Johansson. It is estimated that it took a lot of time and energy to be a candidate for the heroine of such a top project.


    This seems to be a multiple choice question.


    But for Scarlett Johansson, making a choice is not too difficult.


    Scarlett Johansson looked at Ronan expectantly, with waiting on her face, as if Ronan could directly determine her life and destiny.


    She thinks very clearly. Now she has entered the ranks of star actors. There are problems with the agent and the brokerage company, and the big deal will be changed. However, she can further get closer to the boss of an entertainment group that focuses on film business like Relativity Entertainment. Missing it once may not have a second time.


    Scarlett Johansson knew that those were all deals before, and Ronan had already given a heroine.


    Everyone is smart, Ronan couldn''t help laughing and said, "Scarlett, we are good friends."


    Scarlett Johansson smiled brightly: "You will be my only male friend until you stop treating me as a friend."


    Anyway, those things were nothing to her, and she was very happy with Ronan.


    Ronan actually did not give any promises, nor did he give it randomly. What he said was completely ambiguous, but Scarlett Johansson must be the first choice for Natasha Normanoff in the future, and that is to continue to choose her to play this role. All right.


    Speaking of it, there is an inexplicable feeling, as if Scarlett Johansson wanted to sell himself to him, and the money he paid came from Scarlett Johansson''s wallet.


    In any case, there is no loss to Ronan.


    Ronan changed the subject at the right time: "You quit, who will the heroine of "Escape from the Clone Island" choose?"


    "Do you know Jessica Alba?" Scarlett Johansson said a name that Ronan was familiar with: "If nothing else, Jessica Alba will get this role."


    Ronan replied casually: "I''ve heard of it, but I''m not very famous."


    Scarlett Johansson simply said something from the hearsay: "A very outstanding Latin actress who has appeared in "Doomsday Black Angel" and is said to have something to do with James Cameron."


    Ronan nodded: "This Latin actress is lucky. The "Fantastic Four" that Fox is filming in the 20th century is the invisible girl she starred in.


    "The resources are so good." Scarlett Johansson was somewhat envious: "Is there a first-line actress among Latin actresses?"


    She murmured: "Marvel''s superheroes are on fire. The Fantastic Four is another superhero. Jessica Alba is lucky."


    Ronan glanced at her and said, "You don''t need to be envious, you can come to me if you want to be a superhero, Shahai Entertainment has a lot of it."


    Scarlett Johansson did not understand the original transaction between Shahai Entertainment and Marvel Comics, and asked curiously: "Do you have the superhero copyright?"


    "There are quite a few." Ronan said simply: "Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Peggy Carter, Wasp, Nebula, Kamora..."


    Scarlett Johansson said: "Except for Captain Marvel and Black Widow, nothing else has been heard."


    Ronan told the truth: "They are all second- and third-line superhero characters, with few well-known characters."


    Suddenly, he thought of another question, the copyright of Scarlet Witch is not there!


    According to the agreement between Marvel Comics and 20th Century Fox, the copyrights of Fast Silver and Scarlet Witch are in the hands of 20th Century Fox. Once Marvel and 20th Century Fox reached an agreement, "X-Men" uses Fast Silver, and Scarlet Witch goes to the Avengers.


    Therefore, Kuaiyin played soy sauce gorgeously in the "Avengers" and died, and the use of the names of Kuaiyin and Scarlet Witch never appeared in Marvel movies.


    Scarlet Witch has always been called Wanda in Marvel movies.


    The copyright in this area needs to be negotiated with 20th Century Fox, and it is best to be negotiated before Shahai Entertainment starts making Marvel superhero movies.


    In the twentieth century, Fox clung to it or offered too high a condition, so he could only give up the Scarlet Witch.


    There are a lot of superheroes in Marvel comics. Then find a suitable candidate. If it doesn''t work, you don''t want this role.


    The early female role in the Avengers can only be the black widow.


    "It''s almost time to get off work." Scarlett Johansson pulled Ronan up: "Let''s go, go to your house, are there any good drinks lately."


    Ronan looked at his watch and said, "Wait for me."


    There is still work to be done. Back at the office, Ronan quickly browsed some of today¡¯s documents, signed some of the documents that needed his signature, and handed them over to Connie for processing, and then called Scarlett Johansson to return together. Beverly Hills.


    On the way back, Ronan thought of another thing.


    When watching "The Passion of the Christ" in the drawing room of Embassy Pictures, I thought of another work closely related to religious themes, that is, the famous "The Da Vinci Code".


    Ronan is not sure if this book has been published, but remembers that the film "The Da Vinci Code" was starred by Tom Hanks and was released in 2006 or 2007.


    Calculating the time, even if the original work is not published, it should be almost the same.


    On the list of the New York Times bestseller list that Connie submits every week, Ronan did not see the name of the book.


    Since it is uncertain whether the "Da Vinci Code" has been published, it is difficult for the people below to find it in a targeted manner.


    In some respects, Ronan is still very careful, after all, this can be said to be one of his biggest capital at the moment.


    Going back to the Future World Manor, let Scarlett Johansson go to the wine cellar to pick the wine. Ronan first went to the study on the second floor, searched it through the Internet, and quickly found the name of "The Da Vinci Code".


    This book has been on the market for nearly three weeks. Because the release is completely different from the movie, perhaps the publisher, Random House, has not yet begun to promote it. The sales of "The Da Vinci Code" is currently flat, and it has not caused too much strong. Repercussions, but this situation will certainly not last.


    After searching the Internet, Ronan found that this is a sequel to "The Devil and Angel" published by the author Dan Brown in 2000.


    In other words, as an influential sequel, "The Da Vinci Code" has actually attracted some people''s attention.


    Maybe someone has already made the idea of ??its movie copyright.


    Most popular commercial films sold in Hollywood are adapted films, and the risk of adapting films is much smaller than that of original films.


    When he went to work the next day, Ronan went to Burbank''s largest independent bookstore before going to the company. He found "The Da Vinci Code" from it and bought a few copies before rushing to the company.


    He watched it first, and flipped the first half.


    Narrated that Harvard University professor Robert Langdon, who was on a business trip in Paris, received an anonymous call at midnight and learned that the director of the Louvre Museum Jacques Sauni¨¨re had been killed, so he was summoned to the museum. Related mystery symbols are analyzed and investigated and a large number of related art history, religious knowledge, historical anecdotes or unofficial history are cited, but they are not simply quoted, but have undergone self-transformation to let them see It looks like real history.


    No wonder it has caused so many controversies.


    It is estimated that this was also deliberately done by Dan Brown.


    Aside from anything else, just the opening of the chapter is clearly leading the war.


    Dan Brown declared in the opening chapter of "The Da Vinci Code": "All the descriptions of artworks, architecture, documents and secret rituals in this book are accurate."


    It is conceivable that the orthodox forces will inevitably stand up to refute, then cause controversy and skyrocket in the controversy.


    I am afraid that Random House and Dan Brown have already planned a promotion, and then wait for a suitable time to launch.


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 Chapter 514： Buyout

    As soon as work hours arrived, the office door rang from outside, and Robert Iger pushed the door and walked in, still holding a thick document.


    "Will this be busy?" Robert Iger said with a smile.


    Ronan picked up his hand and shook it: "Yes."


    Robert Iger understands Ronan¡¯s style of doing things, and curiously asked: "Is there a fancy copyright again?"


    Picking up another copy of "The Da Vinci Code", Ronan handed it to Robert Iger, who sat down in a chair, put down the file, and looked through it.


    "Religious subjects." Robert Iger is not good at doing film projects, but simply flipped through: "I also borrowed Leonardo da Vinci and "The Last Supper." These contents seem to be the same."


    Ronan put down the book in his hand and said, "This is easy to cause controversy."


    Robert Iger didn¡¯t look at it much, he closed it and put it aside. The specific decisions on film and television projects and content production were not within his management, and he also knew very well that compared with the young boss, he was inferior in this respect. Too much.


    "I only heard yesterday that you were going to introduce a religious movie, wouldn''t it be this?" Robert Iger asked.


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "No. Embassy Pictures is talking about Mel Gibson''s "The Passion of the Christ". It was exactly that film that I saw on the Internet. I saw the book of "The Da Vinci Code". After the introduction, interest arose."


    Robert Iger asked with concern: "How''s "The Passion" talk about?"


    "Yesterday''s first formal negotiation." Ronan smiled, "I guess some talk."


    Embassy Pictures is always paying attention to the dynamics of Mel Gibson''s film. The current situation is extremely beneficial to the distributor. Except for a small company called New Market, no other distribution company is interested in Passion.


    Robert Iger picked up the document and handed it to Ronan, saying: "This morning¡¯s news, Vivendi Group and NBC have reached an agreement. It is expected that it will not take too long for the two parties to sign a formal shareholding agreement for Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. Assignment agreement."


    Ronan immediately took the document handed over by Robert Iger, looked at it, and said: "10 billion U.S. dollars, and 85% of Universal Pictures Entertainment Group''s shares, NBC can be regarded as getting what they wanted."


    Robert Iger said: "Vivendi also kept a hand, maybe sometime he will turn his head and go to Hollywood."


    Ronan smiled: "We also got what we needed."


    "It''s a pity that I didn''t win the "Jurassic Park" series." Robert Iger has no regrets: "If this series can be successfully restarted, it will be able to create huge profits just by surrounding it."


    Although Ronan was a bit regretful, he didn''t pay much attention to it. He said: "This series is already famous. We can''t pay a billion dollars for it, causing problems in the company''s capital flow. It is impossible for us to encounter all good things. To."


    Robert Iger said: "It makes sense, we can''t get the copyright of all the hot movies." He stood up: "You are busy, I''m going back."


    Sending off Robert Iger, Ronan called Robert Lee and asked him to contact Random House and Dan Brown to see if he could get the film and television rights to The Da Vinci Code.


    Ronan then checked the news about NBC and Vivendi Group on the Internet. This transaction is about to be completed. General Electric of the United States has announced that it will merge the acquired Universal Pictures with NBC to form a new NBC Universal Entertainment Group.


    This does not have much impact on the overall pattern of Hollywood, and the six major situations have not changed as a result.


    But Universal Pictures lost a future trump card series.


    In the conference room of Embassy Pictures, which is not far from Relativity Entertainment, negotiations on the release of "The Passion of the Christ" have reached the stage of greatest disagreement.


    As the producer and largest investor of the film, Mel Gibson has personally stepped into battle in order to recover the investment.


    "The buyout method you proposed is an insult to me!" Mel Gibson was furious. If it weren''t for nothing, he would have left. There was an uncontrollable anger in his voice: "35 million dollars to buy out this film, you are insulting the name Mel Gibson!"


    Garcia Rodriguez, who was in charge of the negotiations, had heard of Mel Gibson''s personality and was not moved at all. He said, "Mr. Gibson, you can state your terms."


    Mel Gibson is very popular, but he is not stupid. The publishing company is originally located in the upper reaches of the industry chain. In addition to the general cold reception of "The Passion of the Christ", he said: "Issued on a commission basis."


    Garcia Rodr¨ªguez can accept: "Thirty-five percent of the North American box office issuance rake, peripheral distribution and overseas revenue are calculated separately."


    "Ah..." Charlemagne, an executive of Aiken Pictures, said at this time: "The rake is too high."


    Mel Gibson calmed down a bit and said: "15% of the box office rake!"


    "Yes." Compared to Mel Gibson, Garcia Rodriguez seemed slow and tidy: "The promotion and distribution costs of the film are calculated separately."


    Charlemagne said: "We are all insiders in Hollywood, and it is difficult to calculate the cost of publicity. This is all clear. Mr. Rodriguez should stop talking about such insincere conditions."


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez reiterated the old saying: "It is most suitable to cooperate in the form of buyout. We can trust each other and don''t worry about mistakes in some places because of neglect or other reasons."


    Mel Gibson interjected: "But the big box office sales will harm our producers!"


    "Two, maybe these words don''t sound very good, but this film is a big box office..." Garcia Rodriguez smiled: "What do you think the odds are?"


    Without waiting for Charlemagne and Mel Gibson to answer, he added: "The Passion of the Christ" is a non-English film. How many foreign language films have really achieved commercial success in the North American market? What is the overall proportion? The screen, the content, and the theme are all extremely heavy, and there is nothing interesting for the audience."


    Hearing that his film was so despised, Mel Gibson''s anger that had just fallen flared up again: "The artistic content of this film is not simply measurable by business!"


    Garcia Rodriguez smiled apologetically: "Sorry, Mr. Gibson, what I just said may not be appropriate. But Embassy Pictures is a commercial company, not an art institution. I am a professional manager. , Nor is it an artist. Our release of "The Passion of the Christ" means investing a lot of money, and we must first consider the commercial value of the film."


    He seemed to think about Mel Gibson: "I am a businessman and Mr. Gibson is an artist. Although we have differences in this regard, we respect film artists and understand that it is very important to make a profound film like "The Passion". It''s not easy. From the perspective of feelings and the healthy development of the industry, Hollywood needs this type of film and artists like Mr. Gibson."


    Mel Gibson was a little confused. This person would belittle and admire. What is he trying to do?


    Charlemagne then said: "The Passion of the Christ not only has commercial value, but also takes into account commerciality, the market response..."


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez looked at Charlemagne, just smiling, with a pure smile: "Mr. Charlemagne, we are all people who have worked in Hollywood for many years. Do we have to say something clearly? Isn¡¯t that no one has filmed similar What is the commercial response of films? Embassy Pictures has a complete distribution channel, especially offline distribution channels. If it were not for my confidence in the company''s offline distribution capabilities, I felt that it would be profitable through offline channels after two or three years of operation. I will sit here and talk to you."


    He slowly put away his smile: "Before you came into contact with Embassy Pictures, you went to all the large and medium-sized distribution companies in Hollywood, but they were all rejected. One or several distribution companies have a problematic vision. Is it possible that all distribution companies have a problematic vision? "


    Mel Gibson''s voice suddenly became much weaker: "The New Market Distribution Company is willing to release my film."


    Charlemagne squeezed his forehead because he was embarrassed to mention this small issuing company.


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez did not refute the fact that New Market¡¯s issuing company is not convincing anywhere and cannot be used as a weight.


    "On the basis of the win-win principle, we proposed to buy out the copyright of Passion." Garcia Rodriguez ignored Mel Gibson''s new market company: "Will the box office of this film be higher? As the distributor, how much revenue do you have after the rake? You can¡¯t even collect the cost you invested. With the ability of the Embassy Film, you can recover the cost in time until you make a profit."


    Mel Gibson stopped mentioning any new market issue company and exchanged glances with Charlemagne and said: "Yes, we can accept cooperation by way of buyout."


    Garcia Rodr¨ªguez said seriously: "The buyout is not that you have nothing to do with this film. You must be deeply involved in the influence of the film, the promotion and distribution during the release period."


    This is Hollywood''s issue of shares. Mel Gibson has no opinion, and it has become reality: "50 million US dollars, Aiken Pictures sold out the copyright of "Passion of the Christ", including overseas copyrights."


    "50 million dollars?" Garcia Rodr¨ªguez shook his head: "This means that all the risks of the film will be borne by the Embassy Pictures, and you can get 20 million dollars in profit..."


    He sighed, as if he had made a very difficult major decision: "We respect film artists like Mr. Gibson, and we also want to be friends with Mr. Gibson, and through long-term cooperation, Embassy Pictures can appropriately increase the transaction price. 40 million US dollars ! One-time buyout!"


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 Chapter 515： Was preempted

    A black Lexus car drove away from the front of the office building where Embassy Pictures was located.


    In the car, Mel Gibson, who was not so pretty, said to Charlemagne: "I don''t like Embassy Pictures."


    Charlemagne has worked with Mel Gibson for many years, knowing how to get along with him, and following his words: "I don''t like Embassy Pictures either."


    Mel Gibson''s anger didn''t go down completely, and he said, "Do we have other choices?"


    This is not a time for arrogance, Charlemagne hurriedly said: "Unless you are willing to hand over the film to a new market company for distribution, they have no guarantee."


    "But the offer from Embassy Pictures..." Mel Gibson frowned: "US$40 million is too low."


    Charlemagne is also not optimistic about the commercial prospects of "The Passion of the Christ", but he did not say it directly, but instead hit sideways: "We have invested a total of 30 million US dollars, so there is also a profit margin of 10 million US dollars."


    Mel Gibson was silent. He could understand the meaning of these words. If it is really divided into distribution, Aiken Pictures can make 10 million dollars in profit?


    In fact, there is one aspect that Charlemagne does not say anything, but he has a clear understanding in his heart. This "The Passion of the Christ" is really non-mainstream...


    The car pulled out of Burbank Thirteenth Street, and Mel Gibson slowly said, "Charlemagne, what''s your suggestion?"


    Charlemagne bluntly said this time: "We have ran through all the medium and large distribution companies, and Embassy Pictures is the only one willing..." Seeing Mel Gibson''s face turned gloomy, he quickly changed his words: "The conditions for Embassy Pictures are The best, we don¡¯t like Embassy Pictures, we don¡¯t like Garcia Rodr¨ªguez, but this is a business. We can¡¯t mix personal likes and dislikes too much. We can¡¯t give up the profit we might get and choose the option of losing money. ?"


    Mel Gibson''s complexion was not very good, and after a while, he didn''t lose his temper anymore. After a while, he waved his hand and said, "Handle it as you want."


    Charlemagne nodded: "Okay." He reminded: "The Embassy Pictures still respects you very much, and all activities during the promotion will be based on you."


    Mel Gibson snorted: "If that''s not the case, I would rather lose money than cooperate with them."


    Sitting in the position of Charlemagne, you must consider the operation of the company. Charlemagne simply shut up to avoid any unsatisfactory words that would cause Mel Gibson to change his mind.


    He can only sigh secretly: It''s not easy to serve such a boss.


    Three days later, Embassy Pictures and Aiken Pictures formally signed a buyout agreement to buy out all the copyrights of "The Passion of the Christ" at a high price of US$40 million.


    "The Passion" has also become a veritable relativity entertainment film.


    Embassy Pictures also announced that "The Passion of the Christ" will be screened in North America in late February 2004 next year.


    After signing the buyout contract, Ronan immediately convened a release meeting on "The Passion of the Christ" at Embassy Pictures, asking the company to prepare for the large-scale release of the film.


    The reason for the special meeting is to remind everyone in the Embassy Film Industry of the importance of this film in this way.


    Another point is to make sure that Mel Gibson is the core point of promotion.


    "Mel Gibson is a first-line actor himself and has won an Oscar for best director."


    In the meeting room, David Villa said with a smile: "Because of the relationship between character and temper, there are many controversies surrounding him. This film may lack selling points, but Mel Gibson itself has a lot of selling points."


    Ronan reminded: "The controversy of the film is often the selling point."


    Garcia Rodriguez agreed with Ronan: "Our past distribution experience has proven that a good movie may not be successful, but a controversial movie often has a higher chance of success than a good movie."


    Ronan reminded again: "Controversy is not a bad thing, but don''t let the fire burn on us."


    David Villa took the conversation: "Mel Gibson will always stand at the forefront. He is the best shield."


    "During the negotiation, I had contact with Mel Gibson many times." Garcia Rodriguez said simply: "This man can''t tolerate other people saying that his movie is not good, he burns when he gets angry, and he is a little too confident. I believe he will be a qualified publicity hot spot."


    David Villa added: "I will let people make several plans for Mel Gibson. We have run "Blair the Witch" before and have a lot of experience in this area."


    As for how to do the specific work, Ronan has long since stopped attending, and just said: "Considering various issues in a more comprehensive manner, if we can follow the direction we set, this film may potentially break out."


    So many movies have been sold in a row, from Shahai Entertainment to Embassy Pictures, everyone has inexplicable confidence in Ronan.


    Garcia Rodriguez and David Villa are no exception. Since Ronan said that the film may explode, it will really explode in the future.


    The "burst" in the minds of the two has a minimum standard, 40 million US dollars to buy out the copyright, at least the North American box office to exceed 100 million.


    After discussing "The Passion of the Christ" for a while, Garcia Rodr¨ªguez turned to say: "The Human Removal Project 3 was dropped from North America yesterday."


    Ronan asked, "How much is the box office?"


    Garcia Rodr¨ªguez thought about it for a while and said: "The North American box office is 95.02 million US dollars, and the global box office is 172.5 million US dollars."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You can continue planning for the fourth one."


    Since there is a market, there is an audience, and the investment in the film itself is not high, of course, the sequel must be carried through to the end as always.


    After leaving the Embassy Pictures, Ronan received a call from Robert Lee, who contacted Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code, through Random House.


    The small town of Esther in New Hampshire, like many satellite towns in the United States, is quiet and livable.


    In a cafe near the town¡¯s middle school, Robert Lee met Dan Brown and his wife and agent Bryce Newton.


    "It''s a great honor to meet both of you."


    Robert Lee politely shook hands with Dan Brown and his wife and introduced himself: "I am Robert Lee, senior president of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment Group."


    "Invest in the relativistic entertainment of "Pirates of the Caribbean"?" Out of Robert Lee''s expectations, Dan Brown seemed familiar with Hollywood.


    Thinking of Dan Brown¡¯s identity as a popular writer, Robert Lee is not too surprised. The ultimate goal of many popular writers is to transform their works from text in books into movies on the big screen.


    "Exactly." Robert Lee said with a smile: "I am here to entertain on behalf of the theory of relativity."


    Dan Brown glanced at his wife Bryce Newton, and Bryce Newton asked directly: "Mr. Lee, did you and the Relativity Entertainment Group you represent come for my husband''s work?"


    Robert Lee took out a copy of "The Da Vinci Code" from his briefcase and put it in front of the Dan Browns, saying: "Mr. Brown''s latest book is very interesting to us and we want to adapt it. Into a movie."


    The couple didn''t answer immediately, instead they glanced at each other with a strange expression on their faces.


    Robert Lee had been observing them, and he immediately noticed, and he didn''t know what they meant.


    "Relativity Entertainment is very sincere." Robert Lee added: "Mr. Brown''s is also suitable for film adaptation."


    Bryce Newton smiled, a little embarrassed in his smile, and said: "We are very grateful to your company for the importance of "The Da Vinci Code". This is an honor for Brown and I, but there is one thing you may not know. We have sold the film adaptation copyright of "The Da Vinci Code" and it is impossible to sell it again."


    This was very unexpected, Robert Lee frowned slightly: "Already sold?"


    "Yes." Dan Brown has no need to lie about this kind of thing.


    Bryce Newton simply explained: "The first week after the publication and listing, Mr. Tom Hanks contacted me. On behalf of Pretone, he negotiated with us and bought the "Dafin "The Odd Code" movie copyright."


    Robert Lee knew that Pretone was the film production company under the name of Tom Hanks, and the head of the company was Rita Wilson, the wife of Tom Hanks.


    This company has participated in the production of many films in recent years, the most famous of which is undoubtedly "My Grand Greek Wedding" by Xiao Boda.


    "The Da Vinci Code" was ahead of the Pretone Company!


    In recent years, Robert Lee has been buying copyrights everywhere, aiming at works that have not yet been well-known. The progress has been very smooth, and now it is a bit depressing that people have taken the lead.


    Dan Brown is a very thoughtful writer who does not want to offend big Hollywood companies. At this time, he said: "Mr. Hanks promised us that within the next five years, the film will be released in North America, and we cannot refuse."


    Robert Lee has accepted this fact, thought for a while, and said, "I would take the liberty to ask, how much copyright does Mr. Hanks''s Pretone Company pay for "The Da Vinci Code"?"


    Dan Brown was about to speakBryce Newton thought of the agreement he had signed, and quickly pulled him up and said, "Mr. Li, I¡¯m very sorry, we signed a confidentiality agreement with Pretone , Cannot disclose the content of the transaction."


    "It''s okay." Robert Lee has always been very polite: "It''s because my question is too presumptuous."


    Bryce Newton and Dan Brown both responded with polite smiles and had a good impression of Robert Lee.


    The three chatted for a while. Robert Lee took the initiative to leave, left the cafe, and went to the small tree-lined park opposite. He dialed Ronan''s phone and talked about the general situation.


    He simply analyzed: "Tom Hanks¡¯ Pretone Company has just obtained the copyright, and "The Da Vinci Code" is currently not a well-known work. Can we talk to Tom Hanks? Does he get the copyright again?"


    Ronan glanced at the schedule and said, "Charles Rowan invited me to participate in a 3D animation film from Warner Bros. Tom Hanks is one of the main voice actors and will also participate. It happened that I was talking to him. talk."


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 Chapter 516： Dislike not cooperating

    In the large drawing room in the office building of Warner Studios, many people came today. Since the clips to be tested may be the future development direction of the film industry, Warner Bros. invited many directors or producers who have worked with them.


    For example, Chris Columbus who directed two Harry Potter films, such as the famous British producer David Hyman, such as Brian Singer who has been determined to direct the new Superman movie "Superman Returns".


    Ronan greeted these people, came to a back position and sat with Charles Rowan.


    Looking around in the drawing room, he didn''t see Tom Hanks. Ronan asked specifically, "Why didn''t you see the director Robert Zemeckis and the actor Tom Hanks?"


    Charles Rowan said: "They are talking to the people in the production department and they are expected to come over soon."


    The demo footage shown today is from "Polar Express" directed by Robert Zemeckis. Tom Hanks is one of the main voice actors, and he also participates in investment and serves as an executive producer.


    Ronan chatted with Charles Rowan and didn¡¯t say a few words. Tom Hanks and his old partner Robert Zemeckis walked into the drawing room together. Since the preview segment is about to start, it¡¯s not suitable to go at this time Talk to Tom Hanks.


    When the trial was over, there was time, and Ronan was very calm.


    Several staff members came over at this moment and distributed 3D glasses next to them. Ronan took the glasses and said to Charles Rowan, "Warner transformed this pull-out room?"


    Charles Rowan shrugged slightly: "3D is the future. Sooner or later we need such a professional drawing room."


    The lights turned off, Ronan put on his glasses, and a 3D animation clip that lasted for more than half an hour began to show.


    3D is not a newly born film technology. It has appeared since the 1960s, but it has been used in planetariums and science museums. It has not been popularized on a commercial level. Hollywood has also shot and produced some 3D movies, but the distance has become The mainstream is very far away.


    The old-fashioned 3D movie technology also has many flaws. The most typical one is that it is extremely easy to cause eye fatigue, and even screen actions or sports shots, which can cause dizziness and vomiting.


    At present, 3D movie technology is not suitable for action scenes, which can be said to be a consensus in the industry.


    Many people believe that the old-fashioned 3D movie technology must be innovated in order to be better used in Hollywood movies and then promoted commercially.


    The representative figure in this area is undoubtedly the king of the world James Cameron.


    Ronan has dealt with James Cameron, and then he is paying attention to the development of James Cameron. James Cameron is currently shooting a documentary called "Deep Sea Alien" in the North Atlantic.


    This is a real practice work. James Cameron united IMAX and Sony Electronics to innovate movie 3D technology by shooting documentaries and prepare for the next movie shooting.


    Regardless of other things, from a technical standpoint alone, James Cameron claimed that the latter masterpiece was not excessive.


    Without James Cameron using two documentaries to innovate the technology, the subsequent masterpieces would not be able to show such amazing technology and visual effects.


    The part of the "Polar Express" screened has a very gorgeous 3D effect, which is much better than the 3D effect that was purely converted through post-production.


    I have to say that Hollywood leads the world''s film technology trends.


    The characters and pictures in the film are imitation oil paintings, everything is like a dream, but it is amazingly clear and real, giving people a beautiful feeling.


    This is a preview. It took half an hour to show and it ended soon.


    When the lights in the pull-out room turned on again, most people were still feeling the stunning visual effect of the film.


    Charles Rowan is from Warner Bros. He glanced at Ronan and asked specifically, "What do you think?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "These images have a supernatural quality, between dreams and reality, and really capture the mystery of a sleepless Christmas Eve."


    Hollywood tech madman is not only James Cameron, Robert Zemeckis is also famous.


    Charles Rowan asked again: "Ronan, it seems that you agree with 3D movies very much."


    Ronan told the truth: "Any good movie is worthy of praise." He pointed to the screen: "Charles, don''t you think that 3D will be the key to Hollywood for some time to come?"


    Charles Rowan did not answer, and asked, "3D represents the future?"


    Ronan also did not answer, saying: "The overall number of audiences in the North American film market has not increased in recent years, but has shown a downward trend. This era is not the past. Entertainment used to be relatively scarce, especially cheap entertainment like watching movies. It is a rare form of entertainment that is affordable to the masses."


    In terms of average income and the unit price of movie tickets, going to theaters in the North American market is indeed a relatively low-cost entertainment method.


    "The Internet is developing rapidly nowadays, and video games are flooding." Ronan said slowly: "The public, especially the main movie audience young people, have too many entertainment options.


    Charles Rowan nodded: "You are very accurate."


    Ronan said lightly: ¡°If you want to get more cinema revenue, you can only choose to increase the ticket price, but if you increase the ticket price significantly, you will only lose more audiences. 3D movies provide the best reason and excuse. ."


    Charles Rowan couldn''t help laughing: "No wonder everyone says you have a good eye."


    Ronan smiled and did not answer any more. There were many people who could see these, and Hollywood and theater companies used to do the same.


    The pull session was over. Everyone left the pull room and walked towards a conference room. Ronan found an opportunity and came to Tom Hanks to say hello: "Hello, Tom."


    Tom Hanks smiled honestly: "Hello, Ronan."


    The two have dealt with each other because of "Brothers", although they did not reach a cooperation agreement, they are still acquaintances.


    Ronan lowered his voice slightly: "Can you talk alone?"


    Tom Hanks glanced at Robert Zemeckis in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Yes."


    Ronan waved to Charles Rowan and greeted Tom Hanks: "Here."


    Some of the private spaces are that Shahai Entertainment leases a whole floor here as a post-production room for each crew.


    After going down a floor, Ronan walked into an office first, and Tom Hanks followed.


    "What''s the matter?" Tom Hanks had something to deal with and asked directly.


    Ronan didn''t have the need to go in circles, and said, "The people of Relativity Entertainment went to Mr. Dan Brown."


    Tom Hanks smiled slyly: "Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code?"


    "Yeah, that''s him." Ronan said unhurriedly: "Some time ago, someone recommended this to me. I contacted Dan Brown and found it was too late. "The Da Vinci Code" "The movie copyright of "has been bought by you."


    Tom Hanks casually said, "I happened to see this book, which is very good."


    Ronan tentatively asked: "Tom, can the copyright be transferred?"


    Tom Hanks still had a smile on his face, but he said very resolutely: "Ronan, although you are a producer and I am an actor, we all have production companies. If the copyright of your promising work is in your hands, Would you resell it again?"


    Although this is more tactful, Ronan understands what Tom Hanks meant, and it is impossible to transfer copyright.


    Ronan didn''t give up easily and suggested: "Tom, we can cooperate on this project, and Shahai Entertainment will join forces with your Pretone Company."


    "It''s true, Ronan." Tom Hanks said: "I have asked Rita to start planning this project, and even the main creative team has a preliminary plan. Indeed, with the strength of Pretone, we will complete this alone. The project is a bit difficult, and I am also seeking external cooperation."


    Ronan knew that he hadn''t spoken, so he waited patiently.


    Tom Hanks has thick curly hair, a broad forehead and plump cheeks, with a natural innocence, especially his sensual nose, like an inverted exclamation mark.


    This makes him look very kind and honest.


    "I have to be responsible for the team. There is a prerequisite for cooperation." Tom Hanks proved that behind the honest actors, he has honed the cleverness of the film merchant: "The film project "The Da Vinci Code", No matter how much the two parties invest, my team and I will enjoy a 40% box office share."


    Hearing this number, the muscles on Ronan''s face jerked unconsciously, and subconsciously asked, "North American box office?"


    Tom Hanks nodded: "Forty percent of the box office in North America, and the overseas box office and offline split will be discussed again."


    Ronan secretly calculated that if we cooperate in this way, most of the film¡¯s income will fall into the hands of Tom Hanks, and Shahai Entertainment can only recover the investment through offline operations can¡¯t get it. If you want to work for others for nothing.


    Tom Hanks smiled honestly again, and said: "This is my condition of cooperation. Ronan, you think about it, I have something to do, let''s say goodbye."


    Ronan said politely: "Goodbye."


    Tom Hanks left this office, Ronan shook his head unconsciously, feeling like "Brothers", it is difficult to have a chance to intervene in "The Da Vinci Code".


    These conditions are a bit outrageous. It is estimated that on the one hand, Tom Hanks must strive for the best conditions for himself, and on the other hand, it is also to let him retreat.


    Tom Hanks went out of the office, looked at the pre-poster of "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" hanging on the wall, and went up the stairs without looking back.


    Because of his old friend Spielberg, he didn''t like Ronan Anderson, and he didn''t like Ronan Anderson when he first met and talked about "Brothers".


    When he reaches his position, he won''t cooperate if he doesn''t like it, because he has such capital.

 Chapter 517： About the film library

    After returning to Los Angeles from New Hampshire, Robert Lee did not give up the copyright of "The Da Vinci Code". He had contacted Tom Hanks and the executives of Pretone Corporation several times, but Tom Han X himself was determined.


    In the end, whether it is Ronan or Robert Lee, they can only choose to give up.


    You can never hang yourself on a project.


    First passed by Universal Pictures, then missed the "Jurassic Park" series, and then missed the copyright of "The Da Vinci Code". Ronan is also a normal person. Although he never showed it, he was somewhat disappointed. .


    However, he soon figured it out.


    Having already used the advantages of prophecy to obtain countless high-quality resources, it is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to grasp all the good things in its own hands.


    In the future, more may be missed.


    Ronan couldn''t remember all the movies he had seen, what he could think of and got conditional copyright registration, he has done his best to do it.


    He will continue to look for high-quality resources in the future, and those already in his hands must be operated well.


    For example, first-line projects and plans that are already in progress or are in preparation.


    It may not be a bad thing to pass away with Universal Pictures. This allows Relativity Entertainment and Pacific Investment Fund to maintain ample cash flow that can be used for other tasks.


    The acquisition team formed by Robert Iger has not been disbanded. According to the plan that was made when the joint Hollywood Video obtained many rental and sales authorizations, he secretly began to evaluate the Artisan Entertainment Company. Robert Iger plans to take as much as possible next year. Xiayijiang Pictures.


    This medium-sized film company has the most lacking film library in Relativity Entertainment.


    Artisan Entertainment Company, once translated by many people as Artisan Entertainment, at that time, when artisans were mentioned, the first thing that fans thought of was "Blair the Witch" and "Vanilla Sky" starring Tom Cruise.


    In addition, the film and television rights of the street superhero punisher under Marvel Comics are currently in the hands of Artisan Pictures.


    If you win Artisan Pictures, you can also take the copyright of "The Punisher" into your bag.


    In 1974, "The Punisher" first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" and soon entered popular culture as a representative of "anti-hero" characters.


    To be precise, this is also an alternative hero who has no superpowers and is bitter and bitter. He wanders in the urban jungle like a lonely wolf.


    It seems that the Punisher also formed an alliance of defenders with superheroes such as Daredevil.


    "Artisan Pictures'' film library has complete copyrights for more than 6,000 films."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger told Ronan some basic statistics: "There are many well-known works."


    He handed a list to Ronan and continued: "The most well-known work in the library, the trilogy "First Blood", the Oscar-winning "Last Emperor", Arnold Schwartz "Terminator" and "Total Memories" starring Singer, and "Instinct" which was a sensation in the early 1990s. There are also two somewhat famous series, "Seals" and "Devil Roar."


    Ronan has heard of these films, or even watched them. Those who know Hollywood movies basically know films like "First Blood", "Terminator" and "Instinct".


    "I remember the "First Blood" series was filmed and produced by Samsung Pictures, right?" Ronan asked.


    This Samsung Pictures has nothing to do with Bangzi''s Samsung. It was one of the mid-sized Hollywood studios in the 1980s, but it had no distribution capabilities.


    Robert Iger apparently did a detailed understanding and said: ¡°Samsung Pictures has gone through a period of turbulence. Some of its works were resold to Artisan Pictures. Later, Samsung Pictures was acquired by Sony Columbia, but the copyright of these works remained in the art. Carpenter."


    The copyright ownership of Hollywood movies is often very clear, but the resale situation is very complicated. The ultimate copyright ownership of many works often has nothing to do with the producers and distributors of the year.


    When companies in the industry encounter difficulties and cannot continue to operate, the most effective financial solution is to sell film libraries and copyrights.


    Behind every veteran film company, there is a large-scale film library, including famous films as a support.


    Artisan Pictures is no exception.


    This is different from the previous copyrights acquired in cooperation with Hollywood Video. Those are the rental and sales copyrights of the films. If you buy the library, all the film copyrights will be owned by Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger said half jokingly: "If we can win the Artisan Films library, we can call Stallone and shoot "First Blood 4".


    Ronan nodded: "Stallone is a bit old."


    Later, Stallone was known as a national father-in-law among the fans on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and all three daughters were beautiful and beautiful.


    Ronan asked again: "What about the copyright of "Terminator"? What''s the matter?"


    Robert Iger briefly explained: "The copyright of the first "Terminator" was in the hands of Artisan Pictures. The first film was a co-production, which led to the split of copyright. Later, Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Came In order to shoot the sequel, James Cameron¡¯s ex-wife Anne Hurd integrated the copyright of "The Ultimate". The copyright of the first film belongs to Artisan Pictures, and the copyright of the sequel belongs to Carlock Pictures. ."


    Ronan understood: "In other words, no matter how many sequels of "Terminator" are shot, it doesn''t matter to Artisan Pictures."


    "Yes." Robert Iger said instead: "But we can shoot "Instinct 2."


    Ronan shook his head: "Forget it, I don''t like Sharon Stone. There are too many large-scale movies in theaters. Several people will be interested in an old woman in her fifties."


    Robert Iger will not express too much opinion on the production of film projects.


    Ronan quickly browsed the list of movies on the catalog. Most of the names are very unfamiliar. In fact, regardless of the Big Six companies or other film companies, the vast library of thousands or even tens of thousands of movies, most of the movies are unknown. Really famous works are rare.


    But the copyright of each film means that it can be profitable for a long time, and the profits from the huge film base can be combined into tens of millions of dollars in revenue.


    And this part of copyright income is basically net profit.


    The series of movies on the list can continue to be filmed, such as "Sea Leopards", Ronan does not remember how many films have been made, it seems that they are all directly released on DVD.


    In addition, Ronan also saw several familiar film titles from the list, such as the copyright of "Black Man" starring Jeter Lee, which is also in the film library of Artisan Pictures.


    There is also a "Alice in Wonderland", which was directed by Nick Welling in 1999.


    With this work in existence, it is possible to call for a 3D version of "Alice in Wonderland".


    Ronan asked, "What about the difficulties? We must have sufficient predictions about the difficulties."


    "We have designed a variety of records." Robert Iger is fully responsible for this work: "Difficulties mainly come from two aspects."


    He said in detail: "First, once the news of our acquisition of Artisan Pictures spreads, it is likely to attract competitors. Artisan Pictures has been in poor business conditions in the past two years. The management and shareholders have the idea of ??selling the company. As long as we contact them, Artisan Pictures will inevitably release news to get more transfer money."


    Ronan nodded slightly, which is similar to the sale of Universal Pictures by Vivendi Group.


    Robert Iger continued: "The second aspect comes from the business of Artisan Pictures. What we need most is Artisan Pictures'' film library, but Artisan Pictures, as an established Hollywood film company, has production and distribution capabilities. Of course, Artisan Films has relatively weak production capabilities and outstanding distribution capabilities. It can not only distribute films in North America, but also has a wider range of distribution channels overseas."


    Ronan understood what he meant, and then said: "Relativity Entertainment does not need the production and distribution business of Artisan Pictures, right?"


    "Yes." Robert Iger further said: "Our production and distribution business has developed over the past few years and has become quite mature. If we integrate into the two aspects of the artisan film industry, it will not only be difficult to bring a substitute, but also Cause a lot of unnecessary trouble."


    Ronan said slowly: "This is an ineffective business for us, but it is an important asset component of Artisan Pictures."


    Robert Iger added: ¡°These two businesses account for far more than half of Artisan¡¯s assets. According to Hollywood¡¯s past acquisitions and our contacts with the Vivendi Group, I want artisans to It is very difficult for the film industry to separate out the film library and sell it, and it is basically impossible. And we all acquired the artisan film industry, and we have to split it again, and then sell the invalid business If you have difficulty, you can''t give up. The copyright of the film library will only become more and more valuable in the future. Robert Iger knows this, and Ronan also understands: "Do a few more preparations. Then when you contact Artisan Pictures, it is best to get the film library directly. If so, we will buy them all and we will split them after a big deal. "


    Robert Iger said: "It can only be so."


    Ronan asked: "You are responsible for all matters in this area, and you are responsible for it. Bob, you give me a time point when the acquisition can be officially launched so that I can ask Scott to do it for you at the foundation. Prepare funds."


    In the acquisition, Ronan is very clear about his position, he is far less professional than Robert Iger, and he does his best to provide logistical support.


    Faced with an acquisition that may be hundreds of millions of dollars, Robert Iger is confident and very cautious: "The team has already begun to make preparations. I need about three months to evaluate the assets of Artisan Films. Depending on the timing and the current situation of Artisan Pictures, it is expected to start early next year."


    Ronan knew that he could not rush for success and said, "I am waiting for your good news."

 Chapter 518： Fund preparation

    In the spacious writing room, blue letters like sea water are pasted on the wall behind the front desk. The Pacific Film Foundation has long been changed to the Pacific Investment Foundation.


    After several years of development, the foundation has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in investment funds, almost all of which cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Sitting in a bright and elegant office, Scott Swift disappeared without a trace of the decadence of failure in investing in the stock market. He was full of spirits, as if he was ten years younger.


    The foundation has a single business with a small number of staff, only more than 20 people, most of whom are financial professionals and highly educated professionals who take into account both finance and law.


    Scott Swift reviewed a receipt, which is part of the statistics of Shahai Entertainment on "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    From production to distribution of this pirate film, all investment comes from the Pacific Foundation.


    Although "Pirates of the Caribbean" has not been released yet, the online promotion and distribution of the film has ended. The total investment in global online distribution and promotion is as high as 115 million US dollars.


    At the same time, a detailed budget was planned for offline distribution and promotion, with an expected investment of 15 million US dollars.


    Including the production cost of "Pirates of the Caribbean" US$140 million, the Pacific Investment Fund''s total investment is as high as US$270 million.


    Relativity Entertainment''s successful operation of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is not only due to the excellent quality of the film itself, but also inseparable from the high investment.


    The total investment of "Pirates of the Caribbean" can definitely enter the top ten movies that have been released in Hollywood.


    The huge investment in return is also a super high return. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still shown in North America, with a total box office of 387.2 million US dollars and a global box office total of more than 750 million US dollars.


    Not surprisingly, even if all kinds of interest are included, relativity entertainment can recover its costs by relying solely on the box office.


    Moreover, the peripheral products of the film have sold a total of US$41.2 million worldwide. The product and copyright authorization has ended. Eleven manufacturers from all over the world have obtained the five-year relevant authorization, and the total authorized revenue is close to 70 million US dollars.


    Although it was far from reaching the sales of hundreds of millions of dollars under the authorization of the Harry Potter series, only one "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released.


    Next week, Embassy Pictures will conduct the first round of North American TV broadcast copyright bidding, with the basic bid price starting from US$15 million.


    As the producer, Shahai Entertainment estimated that "Pirates of the Caribbean" could bring about $100 million in profits for the production company.


    As for the profit of the issuer, Hollywood publishers have never announced the profit of the issue.


    The film profits announced by companies that have both production and distribution businesses are basically the profits of the producers. The various deductions for distribution are invisible to outsiders and difficult to count.


    Even so, the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still profitable, even if it pays 14% of the total three-year interest to the Pacific Film Foundation.


    Relativity Entertainment is a commercial company, and the Pacific Investment Foundation is a commercial investment organization. Although it belongs to the same person, it is a completely independent company without any affiliation.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation also needs to make a profit, and all the funds from the financing have interest, and the investment in the film also has interest.


    The financing interest is 12%. Although the difference with the investment interest is small, the investment base is huge. The Pacific Investment Fund is only investing in a project of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and it will make a lot of profit.


    At least it is more than enough to operate and manage this commercial investment fund.


    After reading the receipt, Scott reviewed two investment forms and made investment approvals. Two projects of Shahai Entertainment are about to be launched, namely "Despicable Me" by the animation studio, and by Gilmore Del- Toro directed the film adaptation of the comic book "Hellboy".


    The former has a production budget of 60 million US dollars, and the latter is expected to invest 55 million US dollars.


    The average investment of Shahai Entertainment''s film projects is getting higher and higher. Scott estimated that in a few years, the average total investment may reach 80 million US dollars.


    Without funds, no matter how good the project is, it will not be sold.


    As the CEO of the Pacific Investment Foundation, I never have to worry about the investment projects, but must do everything possible to raise funds so that the funds of the Pacific Investment Foundation can keep up with the development speed of the Relativity Entertainment Group.


    There was a knock on the door, and the female assistant opened the door and said, "President, after receiving a call from Connet, Mr. Anderson will come over immediately."


    "Okay, I see." Scott cleared his desk and went outside the office to wait for a while.


    But within a few minutes, Ronan walked into the office of the Pacific Investment Foundation, greeted Scott, and the two entered the reception room together.


    Ronan took a cup of coffee and asked Scott: "Has the first financing of Millard International Holdings Group arrived?"


    "It has arrived." Scott said: "It is temporarily deposited in a bank of America account."


    He reminded: "Ronan, the annual interest rate of this financing is as high as 4%. We must find suitable projects to invest as soon as possible."


    Ronan took a sip of coffee and said, ¡°Don¡¯t move this money for now. I need the foundation to prepare US$200 million to US$400 million in funds, no more than half a year at the latest. Relativity Entertainment will need this investment.¡±


    Scott asked, "What project?"


    Ronan simply said: "An acquisition."


    Hearing this, Scott did not ask any more. As a member of the Pacific Investment Foundation, there is no need to ask about the trade secrets of Relativity Entertainment.


    Scott said: "I will plan the funds, there will be no problem."


    Ronan nodded: "Continue to develop financing channels, and work in this area cannot stop."


    Scott smiled and said: "Financing has always been the top priority of the foundation."


    Upgrading from an ordinary single foundation to an investment foundation, the Pacific Investment Foundation can not only accept investment from financial institutions and commercial companies, but also raise funds from individuals.


    However, U.S. law has strict restrictions on foundation financing, and foundations are not allowed to advertise publicly.


    The Pacific Investment Fund has not made rapid progress in personal financing.


    Ronan asked about the personal foundation again: "Has the newly transferred funds been invested out?"


    "There is still part." Scott told the truth: "Apple''s stock is climbing. We have acquired a lot of scattered stocks, and we can''t find minority shareholders who are showing gloves. Amazon''s situation is better, but the stock price is also rising steadily."


    Ronan nodded: "If you continue to invest, the dollar will only continue to depreciate."


    In the next four to five years, it can be said that the U.S. economy has entered a new stage of golden development. The impression seems to have encountered a financial crisis in 2008. Insurance, real estate and financial investment institutions are the mainstays. The high-tech industry is relatively affected by the crisis. The spread is smaller.


    Of course, no influence is impossible.


    Like Hollywood, since 2008, there has been a widespread lack of money.


    Funds outside of Hollywood were affected by the financial crisis. They did not invest heavily in various producers as before, and began to shrink money, even the six major companies have a hard time.


    Ronan is very clear that under the premise of ensuring the company''s normal development and expansion, Relativity Entertainment must set aside a part of the reserve fund.


    It is definitely not a wise decision to put all the funds in one go.


    After talking about work, Scott talked to Ronan about some personal matters. After all, the two have known each other for many years, and they can be said to be friends.


    "Go to my guest house tonight?" Scott sent an invitation: "I''ll call Andrea."


    Ronan said quickly: "I don''t have time tonight, I will have an appointment with the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment."


    Scott said with regret: "It''s a coincidence." He smiled: "Taylor always mentions you recently, saying that you haven''t followed her for a long time."


    Ronan asked at the right moment: "How is Taylor? What are you doing?"


    "Participate in some publicity activities of "Little Pig Peppa"." Scott seems to be very proud of his daughter: "She has grown up and knows what she wants. In addition to daily studies, she has been learning music. I invite her A very professional teacher."


    Ronan remembered the "Little Pig Page" that ABC had started playing, and said: "Taylor''s musical talent is very good. That ping-pong song is very good. What is the current level of the teacher? I know some pop music professionals in the circle. If you need a good teacher, just tell me."


    This is just a matter of effort for him, but it allows Taylor to have a high starting point that ordinary people simply cannot.


    Scott was also not polite with Ronan, saying: "I will speak if necessary."


    The two chatted for a while, Ronan checked the time and left the Pacific Investment Foundation.


    At present, "Little Pig Page" has just landed on ABC TV. Although it has the best animated short film of the previous Oscar as the basis, it is not famous at all, but the response is not very enthusiastic. Most viewers have not noticed this very naive Children''s cartoons Peppa Pig wants to show off, it takes a certain amount of time to accumulate, and fame and reputation will depend on time.


    The operation of children''s cartoons is not as fast as popcorn movies. It often takes a long-term operation to make a profit. Moreover, in a market with relatively complete copyright protection in North America, the profitability of the surroundings is much stronger than the cartoons themselves.


    Both Ronan and Shahai Entertainment have done certain market research, and it often takes a year or so for a new animated series to break out in the market from its birth.


    Rolls-Royce stopped at the entrance of a cafe near the Disney Studios. Ronan got out of the car and entered the cafe alone. He asked the waiter. Under the leadership of the waiter, he went to the corner of the booth and watched. Arrived Lindsay Bill with the eye script.


    For the rest of the Relativity Entertainment, Lindsay Bill has been missing for a few months, and during this time he only kept in touch with Ronan at work.


    "Seeing you, I''m finally relieved." Ronan saw Lindsay-Bill in good spirits and did not become the fat house girl he imagined, and said, "You have all the work at hand completed?"

 Chapter 519： 2 endings

    With blonde hair tied into a ponytail behind her head, Lindsay Bill''s face looks very delicate, quite like a young literary girl, but she has worked at Shahai Entertainment for a few years and often dealt with Ronan, and the impact was quite obvious. , Not the kind of literary style screenwriter, but more commercial.


    Lindsay Bill pushed a script to Ronan.


    Ronan picked it up and asked, "Done?"


    Lindsay Bill nodded heavily: "I have completed the task you assigned."


    Ronan pointed to the script and said, "I''ll take a look first."


    Lindsay Bill picked up the coffee and waited patiently.


    Turning over the script, Ronan browsed quickly, but he read more carefully than the script he had read before.


    This is a comprehensively adapted story based on countless realistic cases and materials. The content and themes are somewhat heavy. A naive, sunny, and cheerful girl, from the very beginning of her life, she came into contact with a special industry, and then went deep. Stuck in it, you can''t extricate yourself, even if others want to pull from the outside, you can''t pull it out. Instead, you are immersed in the self-organized rich, glorious and dazzling life, and proud of it.


    At the end of the story, the girl caught AIDS and waited alone in the gorgeous room for death.


    Lindsay-Bill took a look at Ronan. She put a lot of effort into the heroine and her experience, combining multiple realistic examples as the basis, and then using Hollywood''s customary methods to create a second time...


    Ronan put down the script, closed his eyes, and recalled that there was no problem with the personality of the main characters, which appropriately reflected the current status of some female groups. The main frame of the plot conforms to the three-act structure of the Hollywood script, with Very obvious black and heavy style.


    This is also consistent with the film style he confessed, and the future film must be a dark style film.


    Seeing Ronan opening his eyes, Lindsay Bill asked expectantly: "Ronan, how about the script? Is it okay?"


    "The writing is very good." Ronan still praised first, and the writing is really good. This kind of script adapted from realistic themes must be realistic, but also must have a certain degree of artistic processing, and ensure its commercial attributes. The difficulty. He smiled and said, "So much preliminary work was not done in vain."


    Lindsay Bill was not humble. Instead, he said: "The company offers me a high salary, and I have a bonus for completing a project. My job must be worthy of the salary."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Linsey, if every employee in the company can be like you, Relativity Entertainment will soon grow and develop."


    Lindsay Bill did not get dazzled by Ronan¡¯s praise, and added: ¡°You are one of the best-sighted producers in the industry. In my opinion, you are the best. The script is only a first draft, not perfect, and What needs to be improved?"


    Ronan said bluntly: "Can the ending be set to another version?" He just had a preliminary idea: "The heroine should not die or get sick, but she should be as bright and happy as a real elite. Live in the city of New York."


    "This way..." Lindsay Bill was lost in thought.


    "I''m not asking you to do this. I just put forward an idea. Let''s discuss it together." Ronan didn''t mean to force it: "What kind of ending will make the movie look more interesting."


    Lindsay Bill nodded slowly and said: "In this way, the ending will bring an ironic effect."


    Ronan picked up the water glass, took a sip, and said, "Is there an example of this in reality?"


    "Yes." Lindsay Bill said, "Do you know Dita Vantis?"


    Ronan shook his head: "I haven''t heard of it."


    Lindsay-Bill said softly: "When I was collecting information, I had contact with her on the spot. This can be said to be a leader in a special industry. Now we can hold a personal striptease special in the theater, and also star in a Champagne bath in Jeolla. It is art, which has attracted a large number of wealthy enthusiasts to join in, thus dressing up as a celebrity."


    Ronan was a little surprised: "That''s OK?"


    Lindsay Bill had an idea: "Every industry has leaders who can realize the American dream! So, why can''t the heroine in our script realize the American dream in her own way?"


    Ronan had to admire: "Lindsay, your brain is too big."


    "Being a screenwriter requires an open mind." Lindsay Bill thinks this is a good idea: "The right brain can effectively enhance the charm of the plot."


    With a little excitement, she said: "This ending is good, more distinctive than the traditional ending!"


    Ronan thought for a while: "You can write another version with this ending. Basically, you don''t need to change the rest, just change the plot of the ending stage."


    Lindsay Bill said: "I will go back today and proceed immediately."


    Ronan reminded: "The script retains two endings for the time being. We will discuss which one to use after the project is determined by the director."


    "Okay." Lindsay Bill had no objection.


    Ronan opened his briefcase, took out a thick stack of printed materials, and handed it to Lindsay Bill, and said, "After finishing this script, take time to read these when you rest."


    Lindsay Bill took it, and flipped through it quickly and said, "I don''t need to rest. I have been taking a break while writing scripts for the past few months. I have adjusted it."


    She seemed to have seen something, and said with a slight surprise: "This is a novel about fashion circles? How does Miranda look like the editor-in-chief of Vogue?"


    "Do you know Anna Wintour?" Ronan asked.


    Lindsay Bill laughed: "I am a woman, every woman who pays attention to fashion, who doesn''t read "Vogue" magazine?"


    Seeing that she knew who Anna Wintour was, Ronan simply said: "This is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Anna Wintour¡¯s former assistant based on his own experience. The novel is under review and will be published soon. I have Let people buy the film rights in advance and plan to adapt it into a female-themed workplace and fashion film."


    Lindsay Bill was unambiguous, and her delicate face showed a bit of self-confidence: "Ronan, leave this script to me! I''m a working woman. I know a little bit about the fashion industry and I can also collect information. It''s also a female subject that I am good at."


    The success of "Summer of Jeans" allowed Lindsay Bill to complete a screenwriting transformation and added a lot of confidence.


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse: "I will let Shahai Entertainment talk to you about the adaptation of the script."


    Successful screenwriters like Lindsay Bill who have the right to sign are naturally not comparable to ghostwriters who do not have the right to sign. In addition to the normal salary, there will be additional project bonuses.


    This is a very simple truth. If you want a horse to run, you must feed the horse.


    Lindsay Bill looked through the information Ronan gave her and said, "This former assistant has a very good writing skills."


    Ronan talked about what he had learned from Robert Lee: "She was originally studying literature... Well, how do you say it? I should say that she was very lucky. She became Anna Wintour''s assistant as soon as she graduated."


    I don''t know how many people are jealous in this position.


    Lindsay Bell collected the information and asked: "When do I need to complete it?"


    Ronan said directly: "Within half a year."


    "No problem." Lindsay Bill simply calculated: "I will submit the paper at the end of March next year."


    In Ronan¡¯s plan, the project "The Devil Wearing Prada" will definitely be shot and produced next year. This is also to match the schedule of Anne Hathaway, who is still filming "Princess Diaries 2" for Disney .


    The filming of this film was not going well. Director Gary Marshall was too old and his physical condition had not been very good. The crew always stopped filming for a period of time.


    According to this situation, "The Princess Diaries 2" must be the last film directed by Gary Marshall.


    Because of the successful collaboration of "Summer of Jeans," Ronan originally planned to continue cooperating with Gary Marshall on youth idol movies, but now he has no such plans anymore.


    With Gary Marshall''s physical condition , maybe it will fall on the set, and then the investigation by the directors'' union alone will be a huge trouble.


    Lindsay Bill seemed to be unable to wait to go back to write another ending. At this time, she said goodbye. Before leaving, she suddenly thought of one thing and asked: "By the way, "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" and "Grey''s How is the sequel to "Fifty Shadows" written?"


    "The second part of the three series is all completed." Ronan said briefly: "It will be published one after another at the end of the year."


    Lindsay Bill asked again: "How about the sales of the first one?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "The past two years have been rising and the popularity has grown. The worst-selling "Fifty Shades of Gray" has also sold more than 700,000 copies in North America. "Twilight" "City" and "The Hunger Games" have sold over a million."


    Lindsay Bill waved to Ronan and said, "I''m leaving now."


    Ronan nodded, waited for Lindsay Bill to come out of the cafe, and left after checking out.


    The three series of "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" and "Fifty Shadows of Gray" have been outsourced to a studio for ghostwriting, so Ronan doesn''t have to bother too much, just wait for the right time to promote the film adaptation That''s it.


    From the beginning of October, the focus of Embassy Pictures has shifted to "Dungeon Siege" released this month.


    As an epic production of a game adaptation cost more than three million US dollars, coupled with the previous success of Relativity Entertainment in Uvi-Bauer''s "Death Haunted Mansion", Embassy Pictures, under Ronan¡¯s proposal, provided " "Dungeon Siege" formulated a thorough promotion plan.


    A small part of this plan is to use the protagonist Jason Statham''s prosperous beauty to make a fuss, and more is to focus on the director Uvi Bauer.


    And Uvi-Bauer himself is not only in favor, but also very positive.

 Chapter 520： Poor people

    Sitting in Ronan¡¯s office, Uvibauer carefully looked at the plan in his hand. Although he belongs to the kind of director who is super confident from beginning to end, he is somewhat self-aware after working hard in Hollywood over the past few years.


    The first film directed by the director of Death Haunted House Why did the box office sell well? Only the North American box office is 30 times the production cost. The film is very wonderful and the quality is excellent.


    Even if Uvibauer was asked to answer, he could only say no.


    In the final analysis, it is the innovative and shameless publicity and marketing of Embassy Pictures.


    Such a big film company is shameless, what is a director afraid of


    Uvibauer felt that the plan was nothing.


    Ronan still respected Uvibauer''s opinion and asked him: "This is a propaganda idea designed by Embassy Pictures for the dungeon siege. Because it is directly related to you, I have to ask for your opinion."


    Hearing this, Uvibauer could feel that the Relativity Entertainment Group still respected him quite a bit.


    "The design is very good." Uvibauer smiled and said, "Ronan, this is a genius design."


    Ronan asked again: "You think it''s okay."


    Uvibauer put away his smile and said very seriously: "If there is no problem, follow this plan."


    Ronan nodded: "You have to be prepared."


    Uvibauer grinned and said: "Ronan, I''ve seen that group of **** are not pleasing to the eye. When the House of Death was released, they scolded me so crazy, I couldn''t fight back, and now I can finally play with the group of bastards. I said go to eat shit, why should I miss it"


    Ronan didn''t know how to answer the conversation, but Wu Bao''s thinking was not on the average channel.


    "My years of practice finally came in handy." Uvibauer was not only excited, but also a little excited: "I can''t wait."


    Ronan said, "Uvi, there will be someone from the Embassy Pictures to communicate with you."


    Uvibauer nodded: "No problem."


    After talking about the business, Ronan asked about Uvibauer¡¯s obsessive game adaptation copyright: "How are you doing at Blizzard?"


    "Don''t mention it." Uvibauer was not without frustration: "Blizzard people are like the hardest rock on the mountain. They don''t know how to work one by one. They stick to their games and hold the games in their hands. They can only be Games, adapted into movies, can be promoted through multiple channels, and a lot of income."


    Ronan sighed: "Blizzard''s job is not easy to do."


    Uvibauer didn''t mean to give up: "I''m consuming with Blizzard, and I will go twice a month from now on until they are willing to sell me the copyright of Warcraft. No, it''s to us."


    Ronan suddenly thought of one thing, Blizzard is now a subsidiary of Vivendi, can you start from Vivendi?


    But this idea passed quickly. It was Uvibauer who was obsessed with Warcraft, and it was not Relativity Entertainment. Unless the investment is low, the risk of making a big game and adapting a movie is too great.


    Uvibauer, he did what he said, and after leaving Relativity Entertainment, he rushed to Blizzard.


    Ronan counted the time, as if World of Warcraft was about to run, this was a cross-epoch online game that affected countless people.


    Also created the myth of eating books.


    Once living on the other side of the Pacific, he heard people say that the Blizzard God himself ate books and killed countless fellow authors.


    More than half a month before the release of Dungeon Siege, Embassy Pictures is preparing for the "Uvi Bauer" plan while carrying out regular publicity and promotion.


    For example, this weekend, Dungeon Siege will hold a special screening for media and film critics in Burbank.


    Many media, especially entertainment media that tend to gossip, have received invitations from the Embassy Pictures for the preview.


    In addition, professional film critics are a frequent group in Hollywood movie screenings.


    Commercial films released by Embassy Pictures in the past rarely invited film critics to participate even if they held previews.


    This time, the Embassy Pictures invited hundreds of film critics, but the invitation list was specially designed and studied. None of the invited film critics were established film critics with relatively good professional ethics and reliable film reviews. Most of them were somewhat famous. It''s not a very famous kind.


    The rise of the Internet has had a huge impact on many traditional industries, and the industry of professional film critics is no exception.


    Before seven or eight years, ordinary viewers watched the film, and even if they had opinions that they wanted to publish, most of them couldn''t find channels and could only discuss with their friends around.


    Up to now, as long as the audience wants to watch the movie, they can immediately post their own film reviews on blogs, forums or idbs, or even the Netflix share that just appeared.


    I have to say that in the past, professional film critics were a high-end industry, but now there are more people who publish film reviews, and their attention is scattered.


    Except for those at the top, most film critics simply rely on writing film reviews, and they can''t even support themselves.


    The phrase Renqianzhishuan has never been so simple.


    The film critic Charles Eric from Los Angeles is currently facing this situation. More than two years ago, Charles Eric gained some fame with the help of a fight with Paris Hilton, even though he refused to drink Paris Hilton. His footwash has caused many people to criticize him for being unbelievable, without the responsibility and courage as a man, but in any case, he has changed from obscurity to a film critic who can remember his name.


    However, his fame did not significantly improve his career. After the short-term cooperation with the National Herald, as traditional newspapers and magazines all have film critics who have worked with them all year round, those veteran film critics firmly grasp the traditional media. The film critic column makes it difficult for younger generation film critics like Charles Eric to have the opportunity to make an appearance in the print media.


    There are a lot of opportunities on the Internet. The problem is that there are too many people who write film reviews on the Internet. There are too many websites and forums to hire full-time film critics.


    This is simply too embarrassing.


    For more than two years, Charles Eric has worked hard and has written thousands of film reviews, and the income in exchange for it is only tens of thousands of dollars.


    If you don¡¯t use the reputation you have accumulated so hard to promote some movies on your blog, your life will be a problem.


    Sometimes, Charles Erik missed the situation when the House of Death was released very much. He only wrote some truthful commentary articles. He fought with the bad German director and Paris Hilton a few times and got almost Equal to one year''s income.


    But such good things do not happen every year.


    To be precise, Charles Eric has only encountered it once.


    When Charles Eric was worried about his income, someone found him and he was an old acquaintance.


    In an old coffee shop in downtown Los Angeles, Charles Eric looked at the person opposite, trying to remember.


    "Eric, you are still the same."


    This person spoke very openly, as if he were a close old friend: "Nothing has changed at all."


    Charles Eric gradually remembered: "It''s you"


    The man smiled: "It''s me, Matthias. Remember, we met here about a year ago."


    "Yes, I remember you." Eric suddenly realized, and then there was a hint of ecstasy. It was this Matthias that gave him the opportunity to anger Paris Hilton. He coughed softly, suppressed the glitch, and said as calmly as possible: "Madias, what''s the matter with me suddenly?"


    Mathias smiled: "A chance."


    The corners of Eric¡¯s mouth twitched unconsciously, could it be a chance for hope?


    Matthias did not lose his appetite, and said: "It''s almost the same as last time, a good opportunity to make money."


    Compared to the last time, Eric is somewhat more mature, and he considers himself a well-known film critic, and must maintain the self-esteem and style of a well-known film critic.


    He looked at Matthias, but didn''t speak, as if he didn''t care about this opportunity.


    Mathias appeared here, had already checked Eric¡¯s current situation, and said with a smile: "We have worked together once before, and now we can cooperate again. The German director I hate has made another film, which will be In theaters this month."


    Eric finds it incredible: "A bad director like Uvibauer still has someone to invest in"


    "A film adapted from a game called Dungeon Siege." Matias neither explained nor explained to the film critics that he did not know the selection criteria of the production company, and said directly: "I have received news that this is still a bad film. What you need to do is the same as last time, go to the preview of the film, and then write down your real comments and feelings about the film, especially the opinion of the director Uvi Bauer."


    Eric shook his head: "Sorry, I don''t do this now. I am a professional filmmaker and I have my own professional ethics."


    Matthias did not show his true thoughts, and his tone was still calm: "Mr. Eric, you don''t have to write anything against your intentions. Believe me, even if you comment in the most malicious words, fans will stand On your side."


    Eric still didn''t speak.


    Mathias simply stretched out his palm showed five fingers: "Five thousand dollars in reward",


    "What" Eric was surprised at first, and then turned into surprise: "There are really fifty thousand dollars"


    Mathias nodded slowly.


    Eric immediately threw the professional ethics on the ground, stomped a few times, and said without hesitation: "I did it."


    "Fifty thousand dollars is not just a reward for writing a film review." Matthias slowly took out a file bag and handed it to Eric: "This is a plan I made. Like last time, a confidentiality agreement is required."


    Eric went through it quickly, a bit embarrassed.


    Mathias reminded him: "In less than a month, you can make $50,000."


    "Okay" Eric made up his mind: "I''ll do it"


    Mathias laughed: "I will bring the first payment and related agreements with you tomorrow. Please prepare and participate in the preview of the film in a few days."


    After getting Eric, Mathias left the cafe and rushed to the next game.

 Chapter 521： Bad

    In the theater, people kept coming in, and both Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment arranged special receptions. Ronan didn''t need to worry about these.


    But as the original proponent of the film''s marketing and promotion plan, Ronan still came to the screening site.


    Because this is an attempt.


    If the success of "Blair the Witch" is an attempt of Internet viral marketing, then the promotion plan of "Dungeon Siege" is to create a celebrity promotion effect with the director as the core.


    The director is no longer a staff member with most of his body hiding behind the scenes, he can also become a big star.


    In the future, many directors will take the initiative to stand up, and film companies are also willing to push directors with commercial value to the front of the screen, let them become stars, and attract fans like big stars.


    There are very few doing so, even the most famous Hollywood star director Steven Spielberg, rarely really stand in front of the scene.


    Sitting in the box on the second floor, Ronan looked at the media reporters and film critics who entered the lobby on the first floor, and found that most of them were strange faces.


    Will Smith walked into the box with three bottles of mineral water, threw a bottle to Tom Cruise, and gave another bottle to Ronan, saying, "A lot of film critics have come."


    Tom Cruise unscrewed the cap, took a sip, and asked, "Ronan, the commercial films of Relativity Entertainment rarely invite film critics to preview screenings, right?"


    Ronan put the mineral water on the small table in front of him and said: "This film is in a different situation. Critics must be used to make some articles, otherwise it may lose money."


    Will Smith sat on a comfortable sofa: "I watched the last movie "The House of Death" directed by Uvi Bauer. It was a really bad movie."


    Before Ronan could speak, Tom Cruise retorted: "But bad movies can also be commercially successful."


    "This is where I admire Ronan and Embassy Pictures the most." Will Smith said sincerely: "A movie like "The House of Death" was so terribly bad that it succeeded by relying on publicity and hype. "


    Ronan opened his hand: "I just gave it a try, but I didn''t expect it to be a success."


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "Ronan, how can you make those directors who are serious about making films but have no good results?"


    "You can''t blame me, can you?" Ronan looked innocent: "Who can tell about commercial promotion."


    Will Smith saw Uvi Bauer and said: "The German director, changing to another company, has already left Hollywood in despair."


    Ronan said, "This is not necessarily true. Uvi-Bauer is a German, and there is a way to get a film project in Germany to get a tax refund." He simply said: "You should have heard of the German film investment policy. Many people In order to legally avoid taxes and be willing to invest in film projects, even if there is no relativity entertainment, Uvi-Bauer is very likely to find investment, but it is more difficult."


    Tom Cruise''s "Mission: Impossible" is also a beneficiary of the German tax rebate policy. He knows this well and said: "Germany¡¯s tax rebate policy has created many German directors who specialize in bad films. They don¡¯t want their films to be successful. As long as the income earned in the later period is more cost-effective than the personal income tax, it is enough. No matter how bad the film is, you can find investment next time."


    "Is this considered a good policy to do a bad thing?" Will Smith said something very profound.


    Ronan smiled: "Hollywood is also a beneficiary."


    Not to mention others, the three of them are one of the beneficiaries.


    Shahai Entertainment has cooperated with Koch Pictures for several films every year and successfully applied for a film tax refund in Germany; films starring and invested by Tom Cruise, "Mission Impossible" and "Magnolia" also benefited from it; The movie starring in Will Smith also applied for a tax refund in Germany.


    One of Germany''s original film policies was to encourage its own country. I don''t know how many people in Hollywood have reaped the rewards, and it is taking an upright line, which is in full compliance with laws and regulations.


    Germany tried to revise this policy several times, but none of them succeeded. When Ronan left the other side of the Pacific, this policy was still continuously benefiting Hollywood.


    Policies and regulations must be carefully implemented. Perhaps this is also a manifestation of the Germans'' stubbornness.


    Will Smith turned back to the movie: "This movie won''t be like "House of Death", right?"


    Ronan smiled, tacitly.


    Tom Cruise asked curiously: "Do you have other plans?"


    "Right." Ronan thought for a while, and then roughly said the plan: "Last time it was Paris Hilton as a promotional point, this time it was director Uvi Bauer."


    Will Smith opened his mouth and pointed at Ronan: "It''s all right?"


    Ronan spread his hands: "It should be okay, right?"


    Tom Cruise shook his head and smiled: "Uvi Bauer will cooperate with you?"


    Ronan nodded: "He has been waiting for this opportunity."


    "Okay." Will Smith has nothing to say: "Abnormal directors, abnormal movies, and then combined with abnormal promotion."


    Ronan sighed: "I just hope to bring a more normal result."


    In the theater hall, the director of the cinema distribution department of Embassy Pictures David Villa and director Uvi Bauer stood together, welcoming the guests who came to the preview.


    "David." Uvi-Bauer glanced at the time and asked, "Is everyone almost here?"


    "There are a few more, let''s wait another five minutes." David Villa said.


    Uvi-Bauer was somewhat anxious, but it was not too short of these five minutes. He calmed down for a while, and became excited again when he thought of the good show that was about to kick off.


    Excited and excited!


    This is the best portrayal of Uvi Bauer at the moment.


    After the preview of "Dungeon Siege" is over, he will become the absolute protagonist, standing in the center of the stage, trying to attract the attention of the world!


    Many German colleagues work as directors, making bad films for legal tax rebates, and don''t care about the situation after the film is released!


    His Uvi-Bauer is different!


    I want a bad movie...No, I want to promote my movie to the world and become a famous director in the world!


    My colleagues in Germany have not pursued it!


    Uvi Bauer is a bit disdainful of working with the directors in his hometown, feeling that he is obviously higher than them by several grades.


    It can only be said that the sense of superiority is comparative.


    "Hello, welcome to the preview screening of Embassy Pictures."


    The voice of David Villa''s greeting made Uvi Bauer''s thoughts to an end instantly, and he hurriedly stepped forward, shook hands with the reporter with the media tag on his chest, and said warmly: "Welcome! Welcome!"


    The reporter was taken into the theater by the staff behind.


    Someone came in again.


    Uvi-Bauer saw the man''s unconscious gaze, the guy in the suit and leather shoes was quite familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere.


    Unable to remember for a moment, Uvi-Bauer received the same warm reception as before, but when he shook hands with the man, he could clearly notice the change in his face.


    Uvi-Bauer couldn''t understand it, and there was another visitor, and there was no time to think about it.


    Charles Eric followed a staff member into the theater and sat in the third row arranged by the other party. There were critics sitting nearby, but few people said hello.


    In the industry of text comments, colleagues are really enemies.


    When the others didn''t say hello, Charles Eric didn''t bother to pay attention to them. Turning around and looking at the entrance of the theater, Uvi Bauer didn''t look like a director, more like a bastard.


    The directors look like this, don''t they want to scare the actors on set?


    The director''s appearance is not good enough, the film is bad!


    Uvi-Bauer looks like he is born with a halo minus two stars.


    Although he was unsatisfactory in the film critic business, and even supporting himself was once a problem, Charles-Eric was very professional. He straightened his tie, took out his pen and notebook, and was ready to record at any time.


    These fifty thousand dollars are not so easy to take. Who knows what power is behind for anyone who can spend fifty thousand dollars at will? You have to do things if you take the money, otherwise you will not feel at ease with the money.


    Charles Eric has always considered himself a film critic who pays attention to professional ethics.


    Well, the one that escaped Paris Hilton''s footwash is not counted.


    The small theater was quickly filled with people. Soon after David Villa and Uvi Bauer passed by, Charles Eric focused on the big screen because of "Dungeon Siege." The screening began.


    With the "escort" of the "famous" bad guide Uvi Bauer, "Dungeon Siege" has the value of "expectation".


    Charles Eric has been ready since a few days ago.


    The film began to show, and after watching it for a while, Charles-Eric had such an idea.


    The German director took up the devastating guide tube again, and once again aimed at the game adaptation of the movie, really can only expect how bad his filming, can surpass the record of "Death House".


    what? Charles-Eric''s eyes widened: the actor turned out to be bald!


    This is simply unforgivable! Even if the director is ugly, the leading actor also finds such a character, can UU reading make people¡¯s eyes more comfortable?


    The actor is bald, bad review!


    Wait, that villain demon man is too insulting to be a wizard, right? Negative Ratings!


    The villain is acting like Elvis, really speechless.


    Sure enough, Uvi Bauer doesn''t know how to make movies, and giving him a super bad review is entirely the conscience of a professional film critic.


    In the box on the second floor, watching Jason Statham''s stance of fighting and throwing a cross-boomerang, Will Smith couldn''t bear to look any more, and covered his eyes.


    "I must be crazy!" Will Smith murmured: "I participated in the trial film of this inexplicable movie."


    Ronan replied faintly: "You came here on your own initiative."


    Tom Cruise''s eyes have long shifted from the big screen. He seems to be studying the trademark of the mineral water bottle. Maybe this trademark is better than the movie?


    Will Smith''s depression and helplessness turned into one sentence: "Rotten!"

 Chapter 522： Hang up and bake

    Finally, until the trial screening was over, Will Smith walked out of the theater door and found that the sky was blue, the trees were green, and the sun was shining.


    When watching the movie, the shadow that Uvi-Bauer cast on his head through a bad film disappeared instantly.


    After watching such a bad film, I came out to take a breath and found that the car exhaust smelled very good.


    There is really no harm in comparison.


    Tom Cruise is also much more relaxed than when he was in the theater, saying: "This kind of film should be watched less, and it is easy to be depressed."


    Ronan, as an investor in the film, is really hard to say.


    Even if the skin is very thick, bragging words can''t be said.


    Do you want to boast that "Dungeon Siege" is an epic masterpiece of game adaptation?


    In front of friends, Ronan felt it was better to pay attention to his image.


    The three got in the same car. After the car started, Will Smith asked: "Ronan, are you sure that this film will pay for itself?"


    Ronan shrugged: "The commercial performance is not too closely related to the quality of the film."


    Tom Cruise shook his head and said, "Others strive to make the film as good as possible. You know it will be a bad film when you start the project, and you still invest in shooting."


    Ronan said seriously: "There are too many examples of bad movies selling." He saw Will Smith want to speak again, and said first: "I know, bad movies are very bad character, Uvi Ball''s I can see his ability very clearly. He is not a qualified director, but he is a very cooperative filmmaker, and has many excellent qualities that ordinary directors do not have."


    "Why didn''t I see it?" Will Smith still did not hold back: "Seeing the director through the film, these two bad films directly reflect that Uvi Bauer''s ability is too poor."


    Tom Cruise clearly knows Ronan better: "Will, Ronan is not talking about the director''s ability to direct movies."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Like the plans formulated by the Embassy Pictures, will the general director cooperate? Uvii not only cooperates, but is also proactive, and he is doing it as his own business."


    Tom Cruise couldn''t help it at last, haha ??laughed, laughing forward and backward, and said: "Such a person is rare, but you have met him."


    Will Smith is also laughing, and his ears are shaking with wind: "Ronan, what do you think."


    "Actually, I have an immature idea. You can refer to it." Ronan has never told anyone about him. Tom Cruise and Will Smith have very good friendships with him, and they are also ten Old man for many years. He slightly organized the following language: "Since the birth of movies, especially since commercialization, good movies have always had a huge influence, thus forming their own brand, especially after the success of "Jaws" and "Star Wars", Hollywood movies In the era of commercialization, the brand influence formed by good films is huge, and it also brings huge fame and appeal to the directors and stars who participated in the creation. These are the virtuous circle of good film brands."


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith both nodded slightly.


    Ronan couldn''t help but smile: "Uvi is not capable, but he works very hard. It can be said that he has been making movies seriously. In the past two years, he has set aside a period of time to talk to the copyright party every month for the copyright of the movies he likes. "


    Well, this is not a glorious thing, Uvi Bauer is completely unrequited love for Blizzard, or the kind of stalker who doesn''t let go.


    "Uvi¡¯s upper limit can actually be seen at a glance." Ronan continued: "I¡¯m thinking, good movies can form a brand, and bad movies too? Take Uvi Bauer as the center to create bad movies. Brand. When the audience hears Uvi Bauer¡¯s new film, they can¡¯t help thinking, this is another bad film! Then they are curious, this film is worse than the previous one? How bad will it be?"


    Tom Cruise understood Ronan''s meaning: "Make full use of people''s curiosity."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes. But it''s hard to say whether it will succeed."


    Will Smith reminded: "The audience will watch too many bad movies on the same director and won''t hold on for too long."


    Ronan smiled: "I know, try to run as many as possible."


    Will Smith said, "By the way, isn''t your plan going to have a big event? Don''t forget to notify me when you make sure you have a good time."


    Tom Cruise jokingly said: "And me."


    Ronan said, "Don''t worry, I will let you know when the time is confirmed. How can I not let you see such an interesting thing?"


    After watching the screening, Charles Eric went out of the theater and quickly returned home with anger and resentment for the bad film. He took the time to write comments based on the records in his notebook.


    The paper will be delivered to Matthias tonight, even if it is for fifty thousand dollars, there is no delay.


    From busy in the afternoon to dark, Charles-Eric finally completed the task. After transmitting the document to Matthias via email, he posted the written film review to his personal blog.


    Charles Eric finally found a piece of printing paper, followed the above requirements, and logged onto a website called Netflix.


    This is the person who relies on the movie circle to eat. He has heard about this website. At present, the world''s largest DVD sales and rental website is said to have developed rapidly in the past two years. It has grabbed a lot of offline chain stores, Blockbuster and Hollywood film business.


    Entering the Netflix website, Charles-Eric first looked at Netflix¡¯s film rental process, and found that as long as the user is registered, he can search for related movies in the search column according to the type of first viewing or general requirements. If you really want a disc, just wait patiently at home for the express delivery.


    DVDs purchased or leased can be delivered the next day.


    It is simple, convenient and fast. You can also choose between single-film payment and monthly subscription. As long as the monthly fee is $15, you can rent up to six films per month.


    Compared to Blockbuster¡¯s $5 fee for a single chip, this is simply a conscience price!


    You don¡¯t have to look at the faces of the uncles of Blockbuster...


    In the future, you don¡¯t have to run to Blockbuster to write reviews of those old films, just use Netflix!


    Charles-Eric is a registered user, pays with a credit card, and he does not hesitate to become a monthly subscription user of Netflix.


    For people like him who watch a lot of movies a month, the monthly subscription is too cost-effective!


    After finishing all these tasks, Eric found that he had forgotten what was going on. He quickly entered the Netflix sharing section. After careful study, he condensed and summarized the written video and prepared to send it to Netflix for sharing.


    After renting and selling discs just now, he found New World.


    Netflix''s sharing function is too powerful, much more powerful than blogs, and according to official data, there are already more than 10 million registered users, and users are always interacting frequently.


    The new generation of film critics is too miserable. Now it is not in the 70s and 80s. No one cares too much about film critics, even within the film industry.


    Without a strong enough impetus, how can critics come forward?


    The critics who are just emerging in the new century, are they not built by a large platform or some forces with powerful resources?


    This function of Netflix provides a huge information exchange platform for people!


    Charles-Eric looked up carefully and found that no well-known film critics had entered the platform, and he was a little excited.


    Discover first and stay first, these are all advantages!


    After studying for a period of time, Charles Eric added countless friends, first borrowed the publicly available online poster of "Dungeon Siege," and then wrote a short film review under the poster, and then posted it.


    "I saw a trial screening of a film in the afternoon. Based on the movie of the same name based on the game "Dungeon Siege", game fans may want to rejoice and can¡¯t wait to watch this film. But after you see the director¡¯s name, you will definitely be disappointed. ."


    "The director of this film is Uvi Bauer. That''s right, the director who adapted the "House of Death" game, how bad this movie is, I think people who have watched it are still fresh."


    "For the film "Dungeon Siege", I can only say that Uvi-Bauer is really fucking, the film is like shit! Forgive me for swearing, because you watched a movie that kept feeding the audience **** for more than 100 minutes , I will be swearing! I who insisted on watching the movie were completely overwhelmed by the plot, special effects, scenery and props of the film, and I really broke down!"


    "To adapt such a classic computer game into a speechless, super lousy movie, Uvi-Bauer is totally sorry for his career as a director! The directors of the lousy mill films in the 1960s were better than Uvi- Bauer is a hundred times stronger!"


    "After watching "Dungeon Siege", I have become more and more angry, more uncomfortable, more and more wanting to hit people, wanting to fight Uvi-Bauer! You will definitely have the same thoughts as me after watching Uvi-Bauer dragged him in front of everyone and beat him so hard that he could not take care of himself so that he could get out of Hollywood and out of the movie circle. There would be no chance to shoot these shit-like things to pollute our eyes and ear!"


    At the end of the writing, thinking of the rags movie, Charles Eric was really a little excited and struck the keyboard hard.


    "Uvi-Bauer you bastard! Do you dare to be responsible for making a bad movie? Dare to show up in front of me and let me beat you? Coward, cowardly director, who has the ability to stand up and shoot for you Responsible for the broken film!"


    Charles Eric was satisfied and posted it immediately.


    He returned to the disc rental page and found movies of interest. The Netflix website has more than 22,200 movies, and the number of movies and TV series to choose from is no less than Blockbuster.


    After choosing two old films, Charles Erik refreshed the sharing page and found that tens of thousands of people had liked his film critics.


    This is just a few minutes? In the past, the film reviews on the blog were published for several days without so many views.


    It feels good to be noticed!


    Charles-Eric was a little airy, but he quickly discovered the reason. The film review he originally published entered the homepage of sharing information recommendation!


    This is to be hung up and baked!


    It might be flustered to change to someone else, but this is the effect Eric wants.

 Chapter 523： War Book

    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan got the first-hand data feedback of the screening. According to the on-site survey statistics conducted by Embassy Pictures, the audition reputation of "Dungeon Siege" is really appalling.


    If it were a normal movie, he probably wouldn''t have the face to look at the data.


    Fortunately, "Dungeon Siege" is not a movie that follows the normal operation. The bad thing is laid out in the open, as a selling point.


    According to the statistics of the trial screening, media reporters scored an average of 33 points and film critics scored an average of 27 points.


    In general, it is almost the same as expected.


    This film, if it were scored by the Cinema audience, it would be "D" at most.


    It may even be lower.


    It was not only the data that passed to Ronan, but also the promotion and distribution of the film at the same time. Although Ronan didn''t ask about the specific work, the Embassy Pictures would still routinely copy the report through office software.


    Because of the precedent of "House of Death", the work in theaters went smoothly. In addition, October is also considered the off-season of movies, "Dungeon Siege" can be opened in North America with more than 2500 theaters.


    In addition, the overseas release of the film is also in preparation.


    To Ronan''s surprise, the other side of the Pacific also decided to introduce "Dungeon Siege", but not as a sub-ledger, but wanted to directly buy out the cinema projection rights in that market.


    Embassy Pictures is in talks. If nothing else, after the first week of box office in North America, the two parties will soon sign a contract.


    Selling out can also add an extra income.


    The trial screening of "Dungeon Siege" ended, and the media was full of negative reviews.


    Uvi-Bauer also saw it. As soon as he went to work today, he got a copy of the "Los Angeles Times" with an article from a film critic on it that criticized him and his film for nothing.


    "What I saw was only a poorly minded plot, shoddy set and makeup. It was a video adapted from a video game, and all aspects of production were at the B level. The cheap computer special effects were not as clear as the textures on the PS2. From the beginning to the end, the film is full of uncontrolled background music, almost to the point of flooding into noise. The chaos of the war scenes makes people doubt the director¡¯s scheduling ability, and the plot rhythm is even more unpredictable, and it drags on. How many hours."


    "It''s a sin to watch this movie. It''s like being locked in a dungeon, enduring visual and auditory torture. You have to be prepared in advance. Even though Uvi-Bauer only made two films, his There is no worst movie, only worse!"


    Even if he was prepared, Uvi-Bauer was still spitting fire in his nose. As a director, he worked so hard for more than ten months and worked so much for this. He got up at five o''clock in the morning to prepare. I watched and studied the camera at night until eleven o''clock, and even my hair became white.


    The results of it? In the eyes of these **** film critics, the fruits of other people''s hard work are so worthless!


    What''s more, there are personal attacks.


    "The director of this film definitely has a problem! He ruined the shooting game "House of Death", not to mention, he tried to practice "Dungeon Siege", and "Dungeon Siege" was worse than "House of Death". After watching me It''s **** angry, the director stays at home when he is stupid, don''t run out to insult the audience''s IQ, this will only make you more retarded!"


    Uvi-Bauer stuck in his throat, not knowing how to vent.


    Is this a film review? Okay, my movie is bad, you think the movie is OK? Why engage in personal attacks?


    At this moment, Little Treasure entered it completely, almost forgetting that this was a plan.


    In the end, Uvi-Bauer saw that in the "Premiere" magazine not only a personal attack, but also a serious provocative film review!


    "Uvi-Bauer, you bastard! Do you dare to be responsible for making a bad film? Do you dare to show up in front of me and let me beat you? A coward, a cowardly director, who has the ability to stand up and be responsible for your bad film!"


    The signature on the film review is Charles Eric!


    Uvi-Bauer swears that he remembered this name and will never forget it!


    boom--


    Uvi-Bauer''s fist hit the desk hard, and shouted at the assistant: "Diane, find the media! I have something to say!"


    Diane Kirkla walked into the office with blond hair and said, "Mr. Bower, the media has already been in touch."


    Hearing this, Uvi-Bauer reacted, it was all designed.


    But thinking of that provocative film review, I still couldn''t help but roll with anger. Since I dared to jump out and provoked, whether you got it specifically, you must be beaten back!


    Uvi Bauer clenched his fist: I haven''t practiced in vain in these 20 years of boxing! Don¡¯t you want to beat me up in public? See who beats who! If I can KO you directly, I will change my name to Bauer Uwe!


    Soon, many journalists walked into Uvi Bauer''s office, accompanied by the press officer of the Embassy Pictures.


    The angry Xiaobao not only accused the film critics of being mean, but also made a sharp counterattack.


    In this world, there is never a shortage of people who watch the excitement.


    After the intense work of the morning, after lunch, Gene, like most of his colleagues, used the office computer to log in to his mailbox and online account to see if he received the latest emails or news.


    Among them, Netflix sharing is his focus.


    Since discovering this feature, Gene has become a loyal user of Netflix sharing, and will go up to see if he takes the time, even if he does not publish information, he still wants to know what his friends are doing.


    Then, he saw a message forwarded by a netizen in the circle of friends.


    That was a film review posted by a film critic.


    Gene was originally a movie fan. After reading the film review seriously, he only saw half of it and frowned unconsciously. This film critic was a bit too much. The film critic did not care about the film. How could he personally attack the director?


    He also claimed to beat the director!


    Is this a film critic or a gang member?


    Thanks to the comments of the film critic, Gene also remembered two names-"Dungeon Siege" and its director Uvi Bauer.


    "Dungeon Siege" is a game, he knows that, but Uvi-Bauer has not heard of it.


    No matter who the director is, it would be very unhappy to be scolded by film critics like this, right?


    At the end, Gene was surprised to find that Uvi=Bauer, who was called Charles-Eric¡¯s attack, actually responded in person!


    "Aren''t you looking for me? I''m here. You can comment on how my movie was made, but you want to hit me? Well, I accepted your provocation! I want to fight you! Let you realize that German directors are real men!"


    Gene scratched his head, which was a bit unexpected.


    Looking down, Charles Eric also replied: Do you dare? You won''t be as bad as your film, will you? Fight with me? You can not!


    Where can a real man tolerate others saying no, Uvi-Bauer replied below: Can you know it after you fight!


    Charles-Eric is awe-inspiring: Your bad movies have poisoned so many fans, I must ask for justice for them! I said, I want to shoot you out of the movie circle! If you were beaten by me, would you dare to quit Hollywood? Dare to stop making movies in the future?


    Uvi-Bauer is unambiguous: no problem!


    Gene was quite surprised. Is this director and film critic really going to fight? This is so rare, it seems that Hollywood has never seen it before!


    "What''s the matter, Gene?" A colleague just happened to look over here. Seeing Gene''s surprised expression, he couldn''t help but curiously asked: "What happened?"


    Gene pointed to his computer screen: "A professional film critic and a director are making appointments online!"


    The colleagues were also quite surprised, more curious: "The film critic and the director have an appointment? Interesting! Interesting! Why?"


    Gene felt that one sentence could not be said clearly: "I will send you a link, you can read it for yourself."


    "Netflix?" the colleague said, "No, I will log in by myself."


    Gene raised his head and looked at him: "Did you share with Netflix?"


    The colleague said with a smile: "Yes! Last time I saw you use it, I also registered an account, the function is really good."


    He landed on Netflix quickly and quickly saw the message that was forwarded hundreds of thousands of times. After reading it, he couldn''t help but laugh: "It''s so interesting! I don''t know where they are dating, so we can go to the scene to see it."


    "What appointment?" His words caught the attention of colleagues in the office.


    Everyone is young, and the acceptance of this kind of news is very high. A group of people quickly became onlookers online.


    Gene flipped through the replies of the onlookers who followed the news.


    "Where are you calling? Can you give me a time and address? We can cheer you on."


    "You don''t just play around, do you?"


    "How about the movie "Dungeon Siege"? I just checked it and it will be released this month."


    "It should be very joyful. I watched the last "House of Death" directed by Uvi-Bauer. It was bad, but it was quite interesting and very entertaining!"


    "Support Xiaobao!"


    "Support our little treasure to blow up that vicious film critic!"


    "I want to form a Xiaobao support team!"


    Gene found that most of the netizens are actually on the side of Uvi-Bauer.


    Perhaps the critic''s remarks and provocations are too vicious!


    If he was allowed to choose, he would be on Uvi Bauer''s side.


    Gene also reposted the news. After reposting, he looked at it and found that there were hundreds of thousands of page views.


    This matter obviously caused concern.


    By the next day, Gene discovered that the people who followed the Uvi-Bauer and Charles-Eric''s appointments were not limited to the Internet, and even many paper media had reports.


    The two parties also accepted interviews by media reporters, and both showed disdain for each other.


    What''s even more surprising is that when Uvi Bauer participated in a reality show this weekend night, he officially responded to the provocation of the critics.


    "Because of a movie, it is unfair to judge the director casually. There are still people who want to kill me and make it like a **** hatred. This is far beyond the scope of normal comments on a movie or a person. . Charles-Eric, the keyboard party, will only hurt people on the Internet. There is a kind of fight with me like you said. If you can¡¯t enjoy my movie, you should at least show your ability first and win. If you don¡¯t, please come back to haw, otherwise please shut up."


    Uvi-Bauer issued a war letter through the show, inviting the film critic who hated him to fight him in the boxing ring ten days later.


    At the weekend, Charles Erik responded publicly and took over the information war, claiming to represent the fans who have been harmed by Uvi Bauer''s bad films and give him a severe lesson.


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    Genius remembers this site address in one second:. Mobile version reading URL:

 Chapter 524： War of the century

    Los Angeles, downtown sports center, a slightly outdated basketball stadium, can accommodate thousands of spectators.


    Today, the media and the audience gather here, the rebounds at both ends of the basketball court have long been removed, and a boxing ring is placed in the center.


    A heavyweight boxing match is about to take place.


    Before the game, countless media set off lively reports and discussions, of which very few sports media, and most of them were entertainment media.


    Those who really follow this boxing match are not sports fans or boxing fans, but movie fans.


    That''s right, the players in this game are Uvi Bauer and Charles Eric.


    In the past ten days, with the support of the huge entertainment platform of Relativity Entertainment, the battle between Uvi Bauer and Charles Eric quickly evolved from a private battle into a war of the century.


    Under the impetus of Relativity Entertainment, the title of the director''s furious film critic boxing match for the first time in history is also screaming.


    Even the "Hollywood Reporter" titled it "Angry Brother".


    Even "Dungeon Siege" has become one of the most watched movies at present, and many people are looking forward to it, wanting to see how bad this film is, it can trigger a fight between the director and film critics.


    In particular, Netflix¡¯s sharing has become a focal point for the public to discuss the incident. Uvi Bauer and Charles Erik used this as a base to continuously publish attacks on each other.


    After the two had a successful fight, they also carried out quick boxing training. They updated their training pictures on time every day, and countless people were besieged.


    Affected by this incident, Netflix''s recent increase in new user registrations has reached its annual goal of reaching 12 million users two months in advance.


    This has to be said to be an unexpected gain.


    Netflix sharing has really entered the public eye, and Netflix video has also entered the public eye.


    Both Uvi Bauer and Charles Erik became loyal Netflix users. They not only posted training photos, but also uploaded related videos, and the number of clicks was amazing.


    Movies are mass entertainment. In this era of national entertainment that has gradually begun, such a joyous event has attracted a lot of attention.


    The TV broadcast rights and webcast rights of the match have all been sold. Although the price is very low, it can only be said that it is better than nothing, but it also means that more people will see the boxing match.


    "No. 3 machine position adjustment! Move left fifteen degrees!"


    On the floor below the whole station, the live broadcast director with a headset shouted into the microphone: "Unit 4 back, two feet back! OK, that''s it!"


    The referee wearing a bow tie entered the arena early, went into the ring for a closer look, and returned to the lounge.


    The game started in less than an hour, the ticket check was started at the door, and spectators came in one after another.


    Todd McCarthy, a full-time film critic from the "Hollywood Reporter," mixed with fans in a hat and entered the stadium.


    After finding a seat and sitting down, Todd McCarthy looked towards the middle of the stadium. Huge posters of Uvi Bauer and Charles Eric were hung in the sky. Underneath the two people were also marked their respective professions-director and film critic!


    Todd McCarthy shook his head straight. A professional film critic who actually worked with the director, no matter how he wins or loses, he completely humiliated the profession of professional film critics!


    Film critics rely on pens for food, how can they move their fists? A truly outstanding film critic is not able to beat the director all over the floor, but to be able to ridicule the director and the producer without any dirty words!


    Just when Todd McCarthy was angry, someone on the opposite side suddenly pulled up a huge banner with a line of big characters-Baoge Support Group!


    There are various posters and slogans next to it.


    "Brother Bao will win!"


    "Like Brother Bao!"


    "Brother Bao is the hero tonight!"


    Seeing this, Todd McCarthy was a little taken aback. What''s wrong? Why do movie fans stand on the opposite side of the critics?


    He has watched the first film directed by Uvi Bauer and asked people who participated in the preview of "Dungeon Siege". This is a super bad film, and Uvi Bauer is a super bad director!


    Is there support for such a bad director?


    Sure enough, no wonder the film critic industry is declining, and this audience is not good!


    At this time, Varian picked up a sign saying "Brother Bao" cheer up, and held it high. His friend Gene was working overtime today, and he couldn''t make it. He had to come by himself.


    Fortunately, I am not alone. Here in the stadium are fans who support Brother Bao just like him.


    Everyone knows that the film critic, not the director Bao Ge, is the first to provoke and personally attack.


    How could others not know that in the eyes of Varian and Gene, Brother Bao was also a victim.


    Of course, Brother Bao is a real man. After being attacked with malicious words, he chose to fight back in the most direct way.


    Forty minutes before the game started, the stadium was almost filled with fans and entertainment reporters.


    Such a special game, the entertainment media will certainly not miss the opportunity to report.


    Although many entertainment reporters can guess that two not-so-famous people are making such a lively movement, and there is a powerful group behind it, but they don''t care.


    Entertainment can entertain yourself, the public, and money.


    You can do it in one fell swoop, why not do it.


    At the side entrance of the stadium, Ronan and his two friends entered a passage, and then went directly to the second floor. There were a large window here to see everything that happened in the stadium.


    "Uvi Bauer has no advantage in age." Will Smith is worried: "You won''t lose, right?"


    Ronan is very confident in Uvi Bauer: "Uvi has practiced boxing for 20 years and he is a master among amateurs."


    Tom Cruise said: "That film critic is going to be unlucky."


    Will Smith laughed haha: "This incident has caused a sensation. Many people around me are talking about it, and the movie that caused this fight. Ronan, you''re going to be big again."


    Tom Cruise is not at all polite to Ronan: "After the movie is released, you have to treat."


    "No problem." Ronan looked very generous: "Whatever you want to eat or drink, just say, you just want to eat the paws of wild polar bears, there is no problem."


    Will Smith said: "Whatever you want." He brought back the off-topic topic: "Uvi Bauer really made his name this time, and your plan to build him into a brand was very successful. "


    Ronan smiled and said, "A director who always maintains confidence like Uvi and never doubts himself is actually very rare."


    To be honest, Uvi-Bauer is not not working hard, but his talent and ability are really limited.


    Tom Cruise asked: "Will you continue to work with him?"


    Ronan told the truth: "As long as "Dungeon Siege" succeeds, there is no reason not to cooperate, right?"


    Tom Chris nodded slightly: "Indeed, you invested a lot of resources in him."


    Will Smith also has a general understanding. In just ten days, this game has almost caused a sensation in the United States. Directors and film critics are directly involved in film reviews because it is one aspect, and more importantly, Relativity Entertainment has invested a lot of money and resources. The push behind.


    When such a group company is determined to promote something, the energy it can explode is quite amazing.


    In particular, this event is a happy event that the public loves to hear.


    "Uvi, come on!"


    In the locker room, David Villa was cheering Uvi Bauer: "Knock the **** who insulted our movie!"


    Uwe - Bauer has just put on with the help of an assistant glove, he rubbed his face Hengrou, grinning, said: "When the" House of the Dead "was released, I wanted to hit a bunch of critics now, finally! Let''s start! I won''t be soft!"


    He shook his fist vigorously: "It''s so cool!"


    Uvi-Bauer is high-spirited, and writes commentary on lip service. Ten of them are not opponents of film critics.


    Do it, he likes it best!


    "It''s time to play!" someone reminded outside.


    David Villa personally put a black cloak on Uvi Bauer, and Ubo left the dressing room and walked forward swaggeringly.


    He will find the face lost in film reviews with his fist!


    On the other side, Charles Eric sat nervously and took a deep breath, and Matthias who accompanied him said, "Relax! Yes, relax!"


    Mathias encouraged him: "CharlesUvi-Bauer is almost ten years older than you. You have advantages in age and physical strength. Go ahead and let him down! Put him down! Hit Hollywood! Hit the movie circle!"


    When this delicious chicken soup was poured down, Charles Eric''s confidence instantly increased. Could it be that he couldn''t beat a nearly forty-year-old man?


    Someone came outside to inform that Mathias motioned to Charles Eric¡¯s temporary coach to put on him a cloak, accompany him out of the locker room, and walked down the passage towards the stadium.


    Charles Erik asked suddenly: "I share in the income of this game, isn''t it wrong?"


    Mathias was like comforting a death row prisoner on the execution ground, saying: "Two-thirds of the game revenue is given to the operator, and the other third you and Uvi-Bauer each get half."


    Charles Eric became more motivated in an instant: "I must beat that German out of Hollywood!"


    Mathias was one step behind and said: "Let''s play, you can do it!"


    After pouring the last bowl of chicken soup, Matias quietly drew a cross on his chest: May God bless this poor film critic!


    Because of temporary overtime work, Gene was forced to give up watching the long-awaited game on the spot, and could only stay in the company to work. Fortunately, the work was not too much. When the overtime ended and the live broadcast of the Netflix video was opened, the two players just Standing on the ring.


    "Dear viewers, the angry Brother Bao boxing match is about to begin..."


    A colleague¡¯s computer is equipped with a stereo. At this time, I turned it on and just heard the voice of the narrator temporarily hired by Netflix: "This is a historic boxing match! It is the first time a director has had a director in the history of the United States and since the birth of the film. Stand on the ring with film critics and resolve disputes with each other by boxing..."


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 Chapter 525： Become a legend

    "Come on, Brother Bao!"


    "Brother Bao will win!"


    "We love you, just like loving you in a super bad movie!"


    In the stadium, the audience burst into shouts, almost unanimously supporting Uvi Bauer. Uvi Bauer was as popular as Michael Tyson at his peak.


    Uvi-Bauer looked at the film critic opposite, with complacency, raised a fist high in response.


    The audience shouted louder: "Brother Bao will win!"


    Suddenly, approaching the seat of the boxing ring, a fan with a loud voice jumped up and shouted: "Brother Bao, stick to your style! You just want to **** to the end!"


    In fact, the audience regards this as an entertainment reality show. Compared to film critics who are harsh and use vicious language for personal attacks, Uvi Bauer''s fierce appearance is a bit simple and honest.


    As a result, many people sat on his side.


    Charles-Eric heard the cheering cheer that was completely off-direction, and hated a bit of toothache: Did you make a mistake? In order to prevent you from suffering from the bad movie director''s bad movie in the future, I will stand up and fight with him. Up! Did you support him instead?


    Sure enough, the predecessors of the industry did not make a mistake, this audience is really not good!


    The two came to the center of the ring. The referee briefly told the rules and precautions. Charles-Eric took the opportunity to start a mental offensive: "There may not be the best director on earth, but there is the worst director, and that is you. You are the worst director!"


    Uvi-Bauer was instantly angry, but a man who can grind Blizzard for two years can imagine how thick his face is, and immediately said: "I am rotten and I am happy! I am rotten and I am glorious!"


    "Get out of the movie circle!" Charles Eric said angrily.


    Uvi-Bauer ignored him again, and decided to use his fist to speak out.


    The hot atmosphere of the decisive battle is on the verge!


    Facing the turbulent shots of film critics, Brother Bao chose to fight back in a man''s way.


    Charles Eric was filled with chicken soup before the game. At the beginning of the game, he took advantage of his youth, strength, height and long arms to take the initiative to attack.


    A straight fist blasted out and hit Uvi Bauer''s fist in front of his face.


    "Good job!" Todd McCarthy didn''t want the critics to lose face, but also lose lizi, secretly applauded: "Just beat this bastard!"


    Dare to be right with film critics, not only to discredit you, but also to make your face bloom!


    What is a film critic? Film critics are the conscience that guides the progress and development of the film industry. A director is against his own conscience. What is it that he is not a bastard?


    boom--


    The sound of the punching gloves sounded, and Charles Eric''s fist hit Uvi Bauer again.


    "Asshole!" Charles-Eric saw that his opponent didn''t even have the power to counterattack. He grinned and provoked, "You are dead!"


    Varian was a little anxious, his **** decided his head, and could not help shouting: "Brother Bao, come on! Brother Bao will win!"


    A response sounded around: "Brother Bao, come on!"


    In the front row, a female audience suddenly jumped out: "Brother Bao, if you win, we will buy tickets to watch your film!"


    It seems that Brother Bao specializes in making that kind of film.


    In front of the computer screen, the hearts of Gene and his colleagues were awkward. These ten days have been following the dynamics of Charles Eric and Uvi Bauer on Netflix sharing, facing the arrogant and vicious film critics and slightly Brother Bao, who is honest and wanting to fight back like a man, naturally sided with the latter.


    "The game is now leaning on one side. Eric represents fans all over the world. His fist is like a storm and usually falls on Uvi Bauer. Does Uvi Bauer feel ashamed? I feel sorry for the audience for the film he made, and he has been defending. , No offense..."


    Hearing the commentary from the speakers, a colleague couldn''t help saying: "When will the critics represent the audience?"


    The interactive advantages of webcasting have begun to appear. In the comment column on the side of the live video broadcast, the comments sent by the audience are one after another.


    "This is not a part-time commentary for a film critic, right?"


    "As a commentator, sitting on the side of the hip, is there any professional ethics?"


    On the field, the voices of cheering for Uvi Bauer came and went, listening to Charles Eric''s ears made him more motivated!


    When is a dignified professional film critic less than a bad film director?


    "go to hell!"


    Charles Eric concentrated all his energy on the back hand and hit a heavy punch!


    Uvi-Bauer took a step back and Charles-Eric hit the empty punch. Due to excessive force, his center of gravity was unstable, his body skewed, and he almost fell on the ring.


    There was a burst of laughter in the stadium.


    The laughter didn''t stop, Uvi Bauer stepped forward again, and his fist fell heavily on Charles Eric''s face!


    Bang--


    Charles Eric fell to the ground.


    The referee hurriedly stopped Uvi Bauer who wanted to hunt down.


    Wow--


    The audience burst into cheers.


    Sitting in the midst of so many audiences, Todd McCarthy, a full-time film critic from The Hollywood Reporter, has an ugly face.


    This punch was not on Charles Eric''s face alone, but on the faces of all film critics!


    That **** director, really dared to do it!


    Todd McCarthy¡¯s eyes are fixed on Uvi Bauer. In the decades since he has been in the industry, where has any director dared to spit his teeth at film critics? How many directors have they scolded? How many actors have you ridiculed?


    Those people can only listen and endure. Who dares to jump out and do it right with the critics?


    Even if directors like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese are scolded by film critics, they can only make a smile!


    it is good! Uvi Bauer, you are now the public enemy of film critics!


    Charles Eric stood up quickly and gave the referee a thumb to indicate that he was okay.


    He shook his head slightly: It was just an accident just now, it must have been an accident, and he should be more serious.


    "Beat him!" The audience in the audience shouted vigorously: "Brother Bao, beat him!"


    It is never too big to watch the excitement.


    Uvi Bauer is not a professional boxer after all, and his fists are still not heavy enough, otherwise he would be able to KO just now.


    When the game restarted, Uvi Bauer had already found out Charles Eric¡¯s fiction and no longer played any defensive counterattacks. After the game restarted, he quickly moved to Charles Eric, his fists kept hitting it, seemingly The attack speed is not fast, but every punch falls above the opponent''s chest.


    Charles Erik retreated steadily, and in just a dozen seconds, he was forced into the corner of the ring by Uvi Bauer.


    Seeing that the time was right, Uvi Bauer began to launch a fierce attack.


    Even if you are cast aside by the whole world, you still have to chase what you love.


    No fear of success, regardless of evaluation.


    Brother Bao greeted the sky full of cheers, blooming alone at this moment.


    This is the real inspirational film!


    Those critics who scolded Brother Bao, have you ever asked Brother Bao¡¯s fist?


    Brother Bao finally started to go crazy!


    With the witness of more than 1,600 viewers, Brother Bao launched a counterattack to the critics who attacked him in the most masculine way!


    This is destined to become a legend, and Brother Bao is destined to leave his own legend in the history of movies.


    In the stormy attack of Brother Bao, the audience was boiling.


    This will be the most glorious stroke in Brother Bao''s life!


    The spectators don''t care about amateur matches, they just want entertainment. This amateur boxing match is really fun.


    The first director wars film critics in history, can witness this scene with his own eyes, and in another fifty years, it is also capital that can be used to brag.


    In the office, Gene and his colleagues also watched very happily. After Brother Bao had the advantage, even the commentary seemed to move his **** to Brother Bao''s side.


    "Wow, look at this right uppercut, Uvi Bauer is like Michael Tyson!"


    In the computer screen, Charles Eric couldn''t help but fought back. A burst of punches hit Uvi Bauer. Uvi Bauer didn''t defend himself, and returned with a more violent punch!


    The commentary is exhilarating: "Yes! That''s it, don''t BB if you can do it! Being angry but silent, that''s not Brother Bao''s style! Brother Bao is the first director to beat a critic! Uvi Bao Uh! The legendary public enemy of game lovers! The laughingstock in the eyes of film critics, he wants to fight back in his own way!"


    The commentary is hoarse, and he is already shouting: "At this moment, the director who has been bullied by film critics for a long time finally fought back, and can finally vent the anger that has been in his heart for decades! At this moment, Brother Bao is not fighting alone! Not alone! Ed Wood! George Romero! George Lucas! Michael Bay! Roland Emmerich! Soul possessed at this moment! Brother Bao alone represents the excellence of Hollywood commercial directors Tradition! He is not fighting alone!"


    In the Super King Eight Punch , professionally trained Uvi Bauer took the absolute advantage, hitting Charles Eric''s head with two heavy punches in a row.


    The poor film critic fell on the ring like a torn sack.


    The referee stopped Uvi Bauer again and went to see Charles Eric.


    Uvi-Bauer raised his hands, like a hero, accepting the cheers of the audience.


    "The game is over! K...O! Brother Bao won!" The commentator''s roar continued: "Brother Bao won the war of the century! Brother Bao used actions to tell all film critics that those who like to be bitter and sarcasm Film critics, have you ever asked Brother Bao¡¯s fist!"


    The commentary is very exciting: "Directors who like to shoot bad films, have you seen it? If you want to make bad films, you must first practice boxing!"


    The office was a happy group, Jean and his friends laughed together, the game was really fun.


    "Waiting for "Dungeon Siege" to be released together?" A colleague suggested.


    Gene immediately said: "I''ll go, I want to see how bad this film is! No matter how bad it is, it will be the best brother!"


    Others echoed: "For today''s game, we are all fans of Brother Bao!"


    In the stadium, Brother Bao exasperated and walked around the ring.


    At this moment, Uvi Bauer resembles James Cameron who screamed "I am the king of the world" at the Oscars.


    Most importantly, Brother Bao successfully attracted a group of fans with his fist.


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 Chapter 526： Pinnacle of life

    History will remember today, this day will be recorded in Hollywood and even the world''s film history.


    A director KOs a professional film critic!


    At the end of the game, Uvi-Bauer made a round trip according to the design in advance, thanking the audience for their support, and bowing to the stands in every direction.


    This good attitude contrasts sharply with aggressive film critics and wins the favor of the audience.


    Good and bad are often compared.


    By the window on the second floor, Ronan greeted two friends: "It''s over, let''s go."


    Tom Cruise said: "It''s over too soon."


    Will Smith laughed suddenly: "Very enjoyable! Uvi Bauer has been doing things I dared not do and couldn''t do."


    Luo Nan led the way, walked towards the exit, and said as he walked, "It''s not just you. This seems to be a farce, but it actually caters to the needs of many people in the circle."


    Actors like Will Smith have been criticized by film critics for nothing in the past decade, but they can only remain silent.


    There are too many similar situations in Hollywood.


    Tom Cruise went down the steps and said, "It depends on how big the impact is."


    Ronan simply said: "Although Uvi-Bauer''s film is not very good, he is not without supporters. The psychology of modern people is very strange."


    Will Smith echoed: "Bad reputation is also reputation."


    "That''s right." Tom Cruise has had a similar awareness in the past two years: "The most feared thing for directors and actors is not bad reputation, but not reputation.


    There are many stars who hate film critics.


    Tom Cruise has been scolded by film critics over the years, more than Ronan and Will Smith combined.


    At the end of the game, a small press conference was held.


    Charles Eric, who was beaten into a pig''s head, had no face to participate, and quickly slipped away after he got off the court. Uvi Bauer stood alone in front of the media reporters, showing his winning attitude.


    Brother Bao stood in front of the camera lens and praised his opponent with a grin: "The critics are good this year. Charles Eric is very spine. He didn''t flop, I promise!"


    The scene laughed into a ball.


    A reporter asked: "You don''t have to quit Hollywood now, do you?"


    Uvi Bauer shrugged: "You should ask Mr. Charles Eric this question, and ask him if he will withdraw from the film critic circle?"


    Another reporter asked: "Are you the best boxer among directors?"


    "Hehe..." Uvi-Bauer thought with a thought, "I''m actually the best director in boxers."


    All the reporters at the scene laughed. These reporters have greatly improved Uvi-Bauer¡¯s senses. People who used to think such a bad form must be a German villain, but he did not expect to be a very humorous real man.


    A female reporter asked: "Uvi, will you quit the film industry?"


    Uvi-Bauer laughed haha, vigorously: "At least not now! I make movies for fans. As long as they feel happy, why not keep shooting?"


    Another reporter asked: "Can you reveal the next filming plan?"


    "I want to adapt Blizzard''s games, such as "Diablo", "StarCraft", "Warcraft" and so on." Uvi-Bauer did not hesitate to express his true love to the man: "I hope Blizzard is willing to give I authorize, let us shoot and make beautiful movies together!"


    When the interview was over, Uvi Bauer walked outside the stadium, accompanied by David Villa.


    "I''m alright?" Uvi-Bauer asked in a low voice.


    David Villa quietly gave a thumb up: "As good as your performance on the ring."


    Uvi-Bauer was in a very good mood today and asked: "Where is Ronan? Why didn''t he see Ronan."


    David Villa simply said: "Tom Cruise and Will Smith are here today, Ronan is talking to them." He said in due course: "Ronan just called me, congratulations on winning. An epic victory."


    Uvi-Bauer squeezed the tight smile on his face, and said, "I should say thank you to Ronan. Without Ronan, there can be no me."


    At this moment, Uvi Bauer felt like he was at the pinnacle of his life.


    As soon as he left the stadium, without any preparation, dozens of people huffed around and frightened Uvi Bauer.


    Fortunately, he saw clearly in a hurry, these people were holding the slogan "Brother Bao Support Group" in their hands.


    "Brother Bao, sign us!"


    "I admire you so much, Brother Bao!"


    "Your fight tonight is so handsome!"


    These new generations of Internet do not like handsome guys like Tom Cruise, but people and things with personality and novelty.


    Uvi-Bauer''s move just catered to their appetite.


    "Brother Bao, don''t worry, we will definitely buy tickets for the movie!"


    There are also local fans, shouting: "You practice boxing, and strive for film critics who won''t be able to beat their eyes next time. The box office is not only worried, but we leave it to us!"


    The appearance of these fans made Uvi Bauer surrounded by happiness and received the treatment that a big star would have.


    On the Internet, the video clips of this game were quickly completed by Netflix staff and placed in the most conspicuous position of the Netflix video.


    Netflix also has statistics. Nearly one million people watched this unprecedented boxing match through Netflix live broadcast.


    On the day the video clip was put up, the number of hits exceeded one million.


    The trailer for the super-popular movie "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" on the official website, the number of views on the first day it went live was just so.


    In addition, a large number of users shared by Netflix reposted it everywhere, allowing the video to appear in front of more netizens.


    The most direct result of this is that the attention of "Dungeon Siege" has soared. On the "Dungeon Siege" section of IMDB, the film has not yet been released, and there have been tens of thousands of comments.


    Of course, the content of the comments was focused on director Uvi Bauer.


    At the same time, Charles Eric''s fame has risen sharply. The average daily visits to his film review blog column have doubled by nearly ten times.


    On IMDB, the Uvi-Bauer section is very hot, and a special comment group has even been established.


    Fans added a very representative note to him.


    "If an angry German man wants to fight against others through a boxing match, that person must be a film critic! Uvi-Bauer is such a true-blooded man. Although the film critic hates him, scolds him, and does not understand him, he Still go its own way and enjoy yourself. Brother Bao will always answer the insults and ridicules of film critics: try hard to make every movie!"


    Brother Bao¡¯s love, Blizzard Games, also came out to join in the fun. Blizzard¡¯s chief operating officer was frightened by Brother Bao¡¯s public love, and quickly stood up to refute the rumors: ¡°We will not sell the movie rights of our games, especially to Uvi Bauer! A bad movie will ruin this excellent online game and its company!"


    In the face of Blizzard''s repeated rejections, Brother Bao never gave up, always believing that one day he could knock Blizzard''s heart.


    Blizzard, Brother Bao''s favorite.


    It may also be the pain of Brother Bao''s life.


    As a conscientious and ethical producer, Ronan felt that he had to push him to make Brother Bao get what he wanted.


    After all, Brother Bao and Blizzard are a bit like a match made in heaven.


    One is synonymous with high-quality games, and the other is a super director who specializes in shooting games and adapting bad films. What is not a match made in heaven?


    The news about "Dungeon Siege" and the War of the Century is still fermenting. Ronan personally called Robert Lee and asked Robert Lee to go to Blizzard headquarters to talk to someone to see if he could buy a Warcraft game from Blizzard. The copyright of the adaptation.


    Ronan is not afraid that the film will lose money, because it must be directed by Uvi Bauer and the investment must be very low.


    It must be a bad film produced by Brother Bao!


    A few days after the War of the Century, Bao Ge''s related news and powerful momentum and influence can be described as a sudden birth.


    Although the opponent Charles Eric lost the game, he did not intend to leave the film critic circle, and made a comeback. Together with a large number of film critics, he published various negative reviews about Uvi Bauer.


    This is a good opportunity for Uvi Bauer to make contributions, but is it not for film critics?


    For film critics, Uvi Bauer is undoubtedly their ironic target for showing their talent In a way, they love Brother Bao even more than they hate him, because Brother Bao Give them plenty of opportunities to show off their meanness.


    Uvi Bauer was not Charles Eric, but the face of the entire film critic industry.


    It is conceivable that film critics will criticize him.


    But Uvi Bauer''s reputation in Hollywood is not bad, because he has done too many things filmmakers want to do but can''t do.


    More importantly, countless bad film directors can breathe a sigh of relief: the worst director is Uvi Bauer, not us!


    The news is fermenting, the film critics scolds wildly, the onlookers watch it lively, Brother Bao''s reputation soars, "Dungeon Siege" has naturally become the most popular movie recently.


    Therefore, before the last weekend of October, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "Dungeon Siege" at the Oriental Theater in Hollywood.


    The situation on that day cannot be described by Shanda, it was almost explosive.


    Who can imagine that a B-grade film with a production cost of only 3.5 million US dollars has attracted hundreds of entertainment media to interview.


    Originally the most famous person in the crew, Sheng Shi Mei Yan Jason Statham, now all the limelight has been robbed by Uvi Bauer.


    In addition to media attention, Brother Bao has his own fan organization.


    At the premiere, hundreds of young fans formed a support group for Brother Bao to cheer for Brother Bao''s second movie.


    Despite the recent ups and downs, Brother Bao stood as tall as a green pine on the Alps.


    Since getting to know Ronan, Uvi-Bauer has been doing what he can do best, working hard to shoot every movie!


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    "Hello, Ronan."


    In the theater hall, someone came to him on the initiative: "It''s not easy to meet you."


    Ronan looked at it. The visitor was Miller from Emperor Entertainment Group. He smiled and said, "You can call me anytime."


    Miller pointed to the big white screen and said, "This film will explode, right?"


    Ronan shook his head: "The box office might be better at the first weekend, but it will be hard to tell in the future."


    This kind of film is basically finished with the help of the momentum of speculation.


    There is a market for bad movies, and there will also be heat. There are too many bad movies selling in Hollywood, but the vitality of bad movies will not last long.


    Miller lowered his voice: "I knew you had a good idea in marketing, was this your idea?"


    Ronan neither admitted nor denied, saying: "It is mainly director Uvi Bauer who has this ability."


    Miller almost laughed. As the person in charge of the theater, he has already watched the film. Compared with "House of Death", it has improved, but it is still a bad film.


    Especially special effects, the cost of 3.5 million US dollars to shoot this kind of magical epic film, the scene can be imagined.


    "By the way, Emperor Entertainment temporarily adjusted the scale of the opening of "Dungeon Siege"." Miller changed the subject: "About 200 theaters and nearly 300 screens have been added. There is no problem with copying, right?"


    Ronan smiled: "Don''t worry, it will be delivered on time."


    Although the film has not yet been released, the market impact of the "Angry Brother" war of the century has already taken place. The most obvious thing is that the theaters actively requested an increase in the scale of the opening of "Dungeon Siege".


    The theater company is not stupid. Seeing the popularity of the film, it immediately realized that it was profitable.


    On the day of the end of the "Angry Brother" battle, Embassy Pictures printed a copy of "Dungeon Siege" and will deliver them all before the official release on Friday.


    Miller had just left, and Brian Lord of CAA came over.


    "Why do you have time to come over for the premiere today?" Ronan was a little surprised.


    Brian Lord said: "The influence is too great, everyone around is discussing Uvi Bauer and this "Dungeon Siege", I am also very curious, come over to see." He deliberately asked: "Why, Don''t you welcome me?"


    Ronan was old acquaintances with him, shook hands and said, "A warm welcome."


    "Where is Director Uvi Bauer?" Brian Lord looked around and asked, "Why didn''t you see him."


    Ronan pointed to the outside of the theater: "Should be still being interviewed. He is very popular now and is already one of the most famous German directors in Hollywood."


    Brian Lord said: "Uvi Bauer is lucky and met you. If he were not for you, you can imagine what situation he would face."


    "The main reason is that he is special." Ronan always believed that Uvi Bauer was not an ordinary person: "There are many successful commercial film directors in Hollywood, but it is difficult to find a second Uvi Bauer."


    Who can make a bad film as confident as Brother Bao? Always believe that the film I shoot is the best.


    "Dungeon Siege" has not been released yet. Brother Bao has already planned a new film project. He is definitely a typical model worker.


    Brian Lord suddenly said: "So, CAA wants to sign Uvi Bauer."


    Ronan was not surprised by this. CAA is a commercial company: "If you want to sign, sign it, and talk to Uvi Bauer."


    "Uvi Bauer is the director you discovered." Brian Lord knows the weight of Ronan, the owner of the entertainment group company, and specifically said: "CAA wants to dig him from other agencies, and it must talk to you. say hi."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "I will neither support nor oppose it. This is Uvi Bauer''s own business."


    Hearing Ronan''s clear attitude, Brian Lord smiled and said, "Then I''m relieved."


    The crew quickly walked into the theater under the leadership of Uvi-Bauer. When Uvi-Bauer¡¯s brains appeared, many fans looked over there, and even those close to the aisle, took out their books and With the pen, let Uvi-Bauer sign.


    David Villa of the Propaganda Department of the Embassy¡¯s Film Industry gave special lessons to Uvi Bauer for a few days before the start of the War of the Century. Uvi Bauer was vicious, but smiled very friendly. After his name, he politely appeased the fans who hadn''t been signed, like a superstar, walking to the first row under the gaze of countless people.


    Shengshi Meiyan Jason Statham was a little depressed. He was supposed to be the first star of the crew, but he was stole the limelight by the director behind the scenes.


    Fans only pay attention to the director, and seem to have no interest in him as the leading actor.


    Encountering such a strange director who has never seen him before, Jason Statham can only admit that he is unlucky.


    "Brother Bao really has the momentum of a great director."


    Today is not busy at work, Gene finally came to the premiere scene, sitting in the theater, for the first time to see the real Uvi Bauer, not the director who punched the critics in the screen, kind of like seeing an idol Feeling: "I watched "The House of Death" again, it was really happy!"


    Varian echoed: "Most people don''t understand Brother Bao."


    They are not ordinary people. There are hundreds of fans sitting nearby, wearing uniform t-shirts with a line of characters representing the support group of Brother Bao-Bao Ge must win!


    When Brother Bao knocked out Charles Eric, a powerful organization was born.


    Baofan is born!


    This is an organization formed spontaneously by movie fans.


    The first task of the Baofan organization is to cheer for Brother Bao''s new movie.


    The film began to show, and a group of fans who could appreciate the beauty of Bao Ge''s film art really enjoyed it.


    Hmm... this movie looks very magnificent like "Lord of the Rings".


    Games, pendulum, epic, fantasy, action, etc., all movies have a little bit.


    Look at the armors worn by the soldiers, shiny and reflective.


    Then, the armor of the villain looked like it had just been dug out from the ground...


    There are also stunt scenes, that cheerful online game style is really extraordinary!


    What a funny movie this is!


    As long as you look carefully, you can find many advantages, and the advantages of the film are really too many.


    For example, the plot is compact, not sloppy, buggy, lots of laughs, and all kinds of funny points, which definitely make people laugh from the beginning to the end of the movie.


    Fully immersed in the joyful atmosphere.


    The director Bao Ge is really humorous. How many directors can make an epic film adaptation of the game into a comedy?


    This film proves that Brother Bao is definitely the first person in the game adaptation film industry!


    The film is not a real game adaptation, but more "original", but fans who don''t know the original game can still find the shadow of the game in the film? Can you accept that others tamper with the sacred things in your heart?


    Uvi-Bauer created a lot of new elements specifically for the film. Of course, it was based on the original game. The central story is still that a farmer wants to save a kingdom, and the real reason for doing this is to save his wife.


    In the confident words of Brother Bao-"Dungeon Siege" takes off the coat of the game, it feels more like an epic legend, with many spectacular visual effects to enjoy, and also has a very dazzling movie star The combination is a well-deserved game adaptation of a magical epic blockbuster.


    Brother Bao, never lack self-confidence.


    The final BOSS battle was really messy. The bad wizard rolled up his books and tried to overwhelm the peasants with his own level of education-but was beaten by the peasant''s wife, the simple woman who had lost her son.


    The BOSS died, and another scene appeared-the orc who was still fighting humans just now suddenly lost his spiritual support, scratched his head to show that he didn''t know the truth, and then broke up.


    The climax burst at the end, the big villain used a strange posture, sword at an impossible angle, the audience cheered, and there was also an uproar, and then the whole play ended.


    The second film directed by Uvi Bauer ended its premiere.


    "Dungeon Siege" ended its premiere, but another screening has just begun.


    On the night of the premiere, there was an unexpected bad review on the Internet. IMDB''s score dropped to 3.9 in just a few hours. It really broke the style, the level, and the happy atmosphere since the war of the century.


    The comments of the fans were very happy.


    "Brother Bao really didn''t disappoint The film he shot was up to his standard!"


    "The epic in the bad movie is better than "House of Death." Brother Bao will continue to work hard and hope to see your adaptation of the Blizzard game movie soon."


    Perhaps it is the news of Uvi-Bauer that has attracted a lot of people¡¯s favor during this period of time. Movie fans have given low scores to the film, but they have given Uvi-Bauer high praise.


    "After watching the movie, I feel sorry for Brother Bao because I found that Brother Bao is at the same level as me as a director."


    "Brother Bao really has a talent for making comedies. The previous "House of Death" made me very happy to watch, and this one made me laugh more happily."


    "Haha, you don''t need to think about watching the film made by Brother Bao."


    "It''s a mess! It''s so bad!"


    "In internet legends, Brother Bao produced it. It must be a bad film... I watched the premiere with a sickness. After watching the movie, I was half healed. I found it very entertaining and very happy. Some shots were so happy..."


    "Congratulations, Brother Bao, for creating another fighter in a bad movie!"


    "I wanted to marvel at the fact that Brother Bao''s film was so rotten, but in the end I found that Brother Bao had gone for the golden plum."


    People who have watched "Dungeon Siege" are happily giving low scores. People who have not watched such comments are full of curiosity. What kind of film is it that makes people give low scores while still being so happy?


    "I just read so many bad reviews, I want to buy a movie ticket to see how bad it really is!"


    "What kind of movie is so bad that it makes everyone so happy? I really want to see it!"


    "Is Brother Bao really a legend? The movie he made is so special?"


    People are really weird, people''s hearts are hard to guess, and they are often full of curiosity.


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 Chapter 528： Too unfair

    On the last weekend of May, "Dungeon Siege" was fully released in North America. Due to a series of controversies, the popularity rose sharply. The number of theaters opened in the first weekend increased by 2,920 from the original 2,500.


    In the comments of many film critics, not only this year''s audience is not good, but also this year''s theater!


    "Dungeon Siege" was originally bad in all aspects, and it has such a deep hatred with film critics, and the treatment it enjoys can be imagined.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Dungeon Siege" became the most eye-catching movie on the Rotten Tomatoes website based on the collection of film critics.


    Because this film refreshed various records of Rotten Tomatoes.


    "Dungeon Siege" is marked as rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, with an index as low as 3% of unprecedented levels! The film critics averaged 23 points!


    In the words of "Hollywood Reporter" columnist film critic Todd McCarthy, "Dungeon Siege" should not be set up, should not be filmed, and should not be released.


    "Los Angeles Times" columnist film critic Kenneth Turan said: "Dungeon Siege" appeared in theaters, it is the sadness and degeneration of the entire film industry!


    The famous film critic Roger Albert did not directly comment on the film, but left a sentence: I am ashamed to comment on "Dungeon Siege"!


    The various reputations of "Dungeon Siege" are not unexpectedly completely fallen.


    On IMDB, the average score of "Dungeon Siege" users dropped to 3.5.


    Even the members of the Baoge support team, and the members of the Uvi-Bauer forum comment group, basically no one scored above 5 points.


    "Dungeon Siege" really rotted out of style and characteristics.


    Regarding Cinema, which can best reflect the reputation of movie audiences, the theater audience is scored "E" on the spot. Using Cinema''s measurement standards, it is a bad film that should not be filmed.


    Under normal circumstances, movie theater audiences are rated as "E" on the spot, and the commercial performance will be miserable and the producer can''t bear to watch it.


    "Wright, do you think this number can actually reflect the real market conditions of the film?"


    In a luxurious suite at the Belle Hotel in Las Vegas, Cinema¡¯s founder and CEO Ed Mintz looked at the report in his hand and asked his subordinates: ¡°The first weekend box office is predicted to be US$16 million, North American box office Got 40 million dollars?"


    Wright Soboski said: "The audience rating of "Dungeon Siege" is E. According to our calculation formula, the film''s box office will be lower. This has been doubled according to the hot dynamics caused by the film."


    Ed Mintz shook his head: "The accuracy of our calculation formula based on the on-site scoring of theater audiences is very high, but is your work style a bit rigid? Not every movie is suitable for the calculation formula, "Dungeon Siege" It¡¯s the kind of film that our formula can¡¯t calculate.¡±


    "But..." Wright-Soboski has always been convinced of Cinema''s method of calculating the box office predictions scored by live audiences: "This formula allows us to predict the success or failure of countless movies."


    Cinema literally translates to audience ratings. This company can be said to be the most authoritative film market analysis agency in Hollywood and even in North America. Its investigation and analysis do not involve the film''s artistic or other professional ratings, but only target the market.


    For the name Ed Mintz, ordinary movie fans and even senior movie fans are very unfamiliar. Only professionals in the industry know the capabilities of him and his company.


    He never participated in any premiere, and the name Ed Mintz never appeared on the Hollywood power list, but he has made a huge contribution to the entire Hollywood film industry in the past few years-the film market he founded The research company has provided the entire industry with incalculable box office reference information.


    Unlike professional film critics or media, who use the market as a reference, they often conduct surveys immediately after the audience has watched the film. The ratings based on the audience¡¯s reputation are also the best first-line market data.


    It¡¯s easy to understand that A means success, B means okay and satisfactory, and C means bad news, which means a box office tragedy is about to happen. Generally, viewers of newly released films will rarely give a score below D. If there is Getting the film basically means that it shouldn''t appear in the theater at all.


    Although he is 60 years old, Ed Mintz not only has no intention to retire, but also maintains the good habit of going to the theater to watch movies in person and experiencing the first-line market. However, besides watching many mainstream commercial masterpieces, he will also choose some Low-cost video viewing.


    Ed Mintz said: "There will always be exceptions."


    Wright Sobowski asked: "The stats for Dungeon Siege..."


    During the day today, Ed Mintz has watched "Dungeon Siege" and followed various news trends, especially the heated discussions on the Internet.


    He slowly said: "The North American box office may be close to 30 million US dollars in the first weekend, and the North American box office should be around 70 million US dollars."


    "So high?" Wright Soboski also watched the film, and he didn''t have the slightest confidence in "Dungeon Siege" which was so bad that the screen was full of shit: "This film is really bad."


    Ed Mintz slowly said: "Did you forget the "Blair the Witch" back then? Is this film bad?"


    Wright Soboski was speechless for a moment. In terms of film quality, "Blair the Witch" is also a super bad movie.


    Ed Mintz reminded: ¡°Blair the Witch¡¯s box office sales are not so much the success of the movie as the success of marketing. The same person stands behind "Dungeon Siege" and "Blair Witch." The movies are all pushed behind the scenes."


    Wright Soboski suddenly realized: "You mean Ronan Anderson?"


    "Yes, it''s him." Ed Mintz said: "In "Blair the Witch", everyone''s attention was attracted by the director and producer of the film, but not many people noticed it. It was bought. Ronan Anderson of the film directed the entire viral marketing. What about now? Everyone¡¯s eyes are on Uvi Bauer, but they don¡¯t understand that Uvi Bauer is just a puppet controlled by Ronan Anderson."


    He said categorically: "Ronan Anderson is not just a producer and film company owner. Countless examples in the past have proved to me that Ronan Anderson is still a top film marketing master! People like him, either , As soon as you make a move, it means you have the opportunity!"


    Wright Soboski remembered Ronan Anderson''s multiple movie projects: "This man is really amazing, and even the dead pirate movies can be brought back to life in his hands."


    Ed Mintz has said enough and waved his hand: "Post as I said."


    "Dungeon Siege", of course, became the film with the highest filming rate on Friday. The "Scream 3" produced and released by Dimen Pictures, which was released the previous weekend, could only be followed closely.


    "Mystic River", which started the same weekend, is directed by the old cowboy Clint Eastwood and starring stars like Sean Penn and Tim Robbins, but the commercial atmosphere of the film is not strong, obviously. Going for the awards season at the end of the year does not have much market influence.


    Although one more weekend, veteran IP-type horror films such as "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Freddy vs. Jason" will be released during the Halloween schedule, but this weekend, "Dungeon Siege" was easily seized. The top spot in the movie market.


    On Saturday morning, the sun in downtown Los Angeles illuminated the streets and dispelled the sins hidden in the dark in the old city.


    Charles-Eric went out to buy breakfast, and hurriedly walked towards his old apartment while eating hot dogs. When he came to the door of the apartment building, he took out his change and asked for a newspaper, clutching the old-fashioned painted staircase handrails. Walked towards the third floor.


    There was a quarrel between a couple on the second floor. The building was too old and the sound insulation was too poor. It was too bad to live here.


    Charles-Eric touched his face and was still a little bit blue. This fat beat was not in vain. He received nearly one hundred thousand dollars in his hand. When he went to the house next week, he must move out of the city center. Good to buy a new house in the surrounding cities.


    I don¡¯t know if there is any chance to cooperate with Matthias in the future.


    There are not many good employers in Los Angeles who pay attention to credibility and get the corresponding rewards for their efforts. I fully cooperated, and in just half a month, the income from the hands can be as high as the income of the past three years sum.


    Professional film critics must be ethical, but film critics must also eat and improve their lives.


    Back to the apartment, the arguing downstairs still kept coming. After Charles-Eric finished the hot dog, he simply put on headphones to play music to block out the annoying noise. Anyway, he had to read the newspaper next, and he couldn''t hear the outside world. There is no impact.


    Opened the newspaper, went to the entertainment page first, and found the most concerned news about "Dungeon Siege".


    The most conspicuous is undoubtedly the premiere box office of "Dungeon Siege", and the statistics are in front of you.


    Charles Eric sighed: $12.34 million!


    Are film critics really lagging behind this era, and their influence on commercial films is declining? With so many negative reviews and attacks from critics, they did not stop the film "Dungeon Siege" from winning the box office.


    Bad movies get high box office, what is this? To those directors who are serious about making films, it is really unfair!


    Thinking of Uvi Bauer''s arrogant appearance, Charles Eric felt bitter.


    But thinking of the remuneration he received, the agreement he signed, and the powerful group forces that might exist behind the whole thing, this bitterness disappeared without a trace.


    I am also one of the beneficiaries of this incident.


    "Dungeon Siege" is definitely going to be a success, showing that Uvi Bauer''s directorial career is far from over.


    The German will definitely make new films in the future. When his new film is released, will there be another chance to make a fortune?


    Strictly speaking, the success of "Dungeon Siege" is good for myself.


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 Chapter 529： All men are created equal

    The big box office sales on the first day of the film undoubtedly gave a positive result for a series of publicity and marketing promoted by Embassy Pictures, but at the same time, Relativity Entertainment also suspended its investment in the promotion and marketing of "Dungeon Siege", despite the media And on the Internet, all kinds of related information is still spreading, but it is a spontaneous reaction.


    The popularity of "Dungeon Siege" has risen, and there is no need to continue to invest money.


    And with the end of the first day of screenings, the word-of-mouth of the super bad movie has been completely spread, word-of-mouth can indeed be marketed, and the previous series of activities have tried to attract fans to enter the theater during the first weekend as much as possible. Nor can it save the rotten reputation of "Dungeon Siege".


    Bad movies often sell at high box office, but they have no staying power.


    On Saturday, the IMDB score for "Dungeon Siege" dropped to 3.3 points.


    The Rotten Tomatoes Index continued to decline, falling to 2%.


    At the same time, Cinema announced the on-site scores of theater audiences, and thousands of fans scored an average of "E".


    A movie that can be shown on a large scale in a theater, Cinema is "E", which is really rare.


    But even more surprising is that Cinema¡¯s predictions are that "Dungeon Siege" will be a huge commercial success. It is expected that the box office in North America will be close to 30 million US dollars in the first week, and the final box office will most likely fall above 70 million US dollars. .


    The first-day box office data of "Dungeon Siege" also proves that Cinema''s predictions are not groundless.


    By Saturday, "Dungeon Siege"''s schedule rate and attendance rate were still far ahead of other films in the same period, but dragged down by the super-bad negative reputation, the box office trend began to decline as Ronan expected, and the decline was a bit large.


    On Saturday, the film only received 9.81 million U.S. dollars, a drop of nearly 3 million U.S. dollars from the first day of screening.


    Even if bad movies sell well, going high and low is an unavoidable fate.


    Over time, single-day box office revenue will only drastically dive.


    When Monday arrived, the latest box office statistics were delivered to Ronan as soon as possible. "Dungeon Siege" unsurprisingly surpassed the "Scream 3" released in the second week and topped the North American box office charts. throne.


    After three days of release, it took 29.55 million US dollars in 2,920 theaters, and achieved a box office of more than 10,000 yuan.


    The box office success of "Dungeon Siege" made the entire Relativity Entertainment rejoice. After all, this is not a victory for the movie, but the result of the commercial operation of Relativity Entertainment.


    The professional film critic circle is wailing.


    Richard Brody, the full-time film critic of "The New Yorker", broke a silent understanding through his official blog and the newly registered Netflix share and declared to the public that there are so many junk viewers. Rubbish movies and Hollywood movies are littered with rubbish. It must have something to do with a large number of **** audiences. The audience is really not good now, and I still miss the high-quality audience of the golden age.


    As soon as these words came out, crazy movie fans almost squeezed Richard Brody''s blog and Netflix account with all kinds of crazy abuse.


    Richard Brody''s commentary style on "The New Yorker" has always been known for his acrimoniousness. He doesn''t care about the reaction of his fans. Instead, he continues to praise the golden age of Hollywood and blasts today''s impetuous commercial film era and garbage audiences.


    As if there was never a bad movie in the golden age.


    Fans began to quarrel with film critics, but the production company was not affected at all. Uvi-Bauer''s two consecutive game-adapted films sold well. With Hollywood''s consistent strategy of following the trend, other jobs will of course not be missed.


    In the twentieth century, Fox obtained the right to adapt the film "Street Fighter" and publicly announced that it was preparing to shoot a film adaptation of the same name.


    Lionsgate bought out the copyright of "Life and Death Fight", and the adaptation of the film has begun script creation.


    This is the consistent style of the film industry. Regardless of the golden age, the present, or a long period of time in the future, the types of movies that can make money are swarming until they are completely bad.


    The producer is a commercial organization, and making money is the goal. It doesn''t matter whether the film is bad or not. If you make a bad movie, you make a bad movie. If you make a good movie, you make a good movie. The reason is simple.


    The film industry has developed to the present. In some respects, the film market is very simple and utilitarian. With money to vote, Hollywood will put on the market what the audience likes, regardless of film ideals and artistic feelings.


    In the eyes of film companies, art films are no more noble than bad commercial films. Not to mention "Dungeon Siege", which is really bad from beginning to end. The main reason for the emergence of some "bad movies" is that people who don''t like him scold him. Become a "bad movie", after all, this group of people have a lot of power and a strong desire for expression.


    Before the Internet age and the information explosion, the criteria for judging the quality of Hollywood films existed to protect the aesthetic taste of old audiences.


    Those nostalgic old films are often easier to get praise.


    But in the eyes of film companies, the old audience is older, mature in three perspectives, often under family pressure, impulsive consumption may be low, and the number of times to watch movies per month is very limited.


    The young new audience is just the other way round.


    It is appropriate to describe what Robert Iger said to Ronan-everyone is created equal, why can only produce movies for old audiences? Newcomers¡¯ money is also money, and newcomers¡¯ money is better!


    On Monday morning, after reading the data of "Dungeon Siege", Ronan received the script sent by Lindsay Bill himself.


    "Congratulations." Lindsay Bill put the script on Ronan''s desk and said, "If such a film can be a big hit, what can''t you do?"


    Ronan was also not humble, saying: "It''s just that the right marketing and promotion method was chosen at the right time."


    Lindsay Bill added: "Where did you find such a director?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "I didn''t expect him to be so confident when someone introduced him. How can I say that he has a unique charm that makes movie fans unable to help but care about every news about him."


    Lindsay Bill laughed: "I met Jessica yesterday."


    "Huh?" Ronan was puzzled first, then reacted: "Jesse?"


    Lindsay Bill nodded: "Jessica Felton, your dedicated editor and post-producer, I saw her near the Warner Studios, and chatted with her for a while. She is very good, host To post-production of so many movies."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Next month, Embassy Pictures will release two films in which she is a post-producer. You adapted the screenplay "Mean Girl", and Will Smith and Charlize Theron. Starring in "The Enemy of the People"."


    "It''s been a long time since "Mean Girl" was filmed, and I finally got on the line." Lindsay Bill remembers this project, after all, the script was written by her: "Remember to send me an invitation to the premiere. I will also participate in the premiere."


    Ronan smiled: "You are the only screenwriter of the film. You must be invited to the premiere."


    Lindsay Bill pointed to the script: "I added an ending, and the other parts were basically unchanged."


    Ronan didn¡¯t look at the front and turned directly to the last few pages of the script. As he said last time, the heroine was immersed in self-weaving dreams, exchanging herself for super high income and becoming the female elite of Metropolitan New York. .


    Super apartments, luxury cars, piles of luxury goods, these hard-working elite white-collar workers and even gold-collar workers dare not easily consume goods, all at her fingertips.


    "Is such a prosperous life a bit exaggerated?" Ronan hadn''t really come into contact with him, and it was not particularly clear: "Can they maintain such a high quality of life?"


    Lindsay Bill said: "Remember the college classmate I told you? I feel like I am already the best in the same class, but I can''t compare with her in terms of income. Ronan, you suggested For this ending, I appropriately learned from her current situation."


    Ronan nodded slightly. The situation of some senior socialites is indeed beyond ordinary people''s imagination.


    Lindsay Bill added: "And her remarks are self-contained. For example, she said that she did not occupy any social resources and created such a huge value. This is worthy of recognition."


    Ronan said directly: "This kind of person can''t escape."


    "I talked to her on the phone recently." Lindsay Bill shrugged, "Do you know what she said? When I make enough money, I will leave New York and live in another city Ronan added One sentence: "Then find an honest man to marry? "


    Lindsay Bill''s eyes lit up and said, "I can give her this advice when I talk on the phone the next day."


    Hearing this, Ronan could only mourn for an honest person in the future for three seconds.


    Having said that, perhaps this is not a big deal in the eyes of some men in the United States.


    "Okay, well written." Ronan closed the script and said, "I will make changes in the future. You will have to wait until the director is in place. If you have new ideas and content, you can continue to make changes."


    Lindsay Bill asked concerned: "When will this script start to work?"


    As one of Ronan''s close associates, Lindsay Beal knows very well that this film is going for the awards season in the future. If she can win one or two awards at the Golden Globes or Oscars, her screenwriter will benefit a lot!


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, it may start to operate next year, and it will be released in 2005 or 2006. To find a suitable director, we must also look at the current social development situation. This kind of film adapted according to social reality will inevitably be affected by the entire society. The environmental situation has a greater impact."


    Lindsay Bill nodded and said, "I''ll leave for nothing else. I''m going back to adapt "The Devil Wearing Prada."


    "Is this subject easy to write?" Ronan asked.


    "It''s okay." Lindsay Bill told the truth: "I''m going to New York again next month to see my classmate, and also take a field trip to the fashion circle and talk to the original author."


    Ronan opened the drawer, found Lauren Weisberg''s business card, and handed it to Lindsay Bill: "This is the original author''s contact information."


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 Chapter 530： Loose

    Irvine, California is located in the southeast of Los Angeles. It is one of the satellite cities of Orange County and the most famous Asian settlement in California. Among the population of more than 200,000 people in Irvine, Asians account for more than 40%.


    The residents here are mostly high-income earners, and they are basically engaged in high-tech industries. Irvine even has the nickname of Second Silicon Valley.


    Today, Blizzard Entertainment, which is becoming more and more famous in the gaming industry, is located in Irvine.


    In the headquarters of Blizzard Entertainment, President Mike Mohuaimi welcomed two guests.


    One is an old acquaintance, the German director Uvi Bauer, who comes at least twice a month, is a headache.


    The other is from the Relativity Entertainment Group, which can be said to be a big Hollywood figure, Robert Lee, vice president and director of the copyright and legal department of Relativity.


    If it weren''t for the latter, Mike Mohuaimi would never see Uvi Bauer, the troublesome director.


    At the very beginning, Uvi-Bauer came to visit Blizzard, and he was warmly received, but when he saw Uvi-Bauer¡¯s game adaptation movie and learned that he wanted to take the copyright of the adaptation of Blizzard¡¯s games, Uvi- Ball was blacklisted by Blizzard.


    In the past few months, Mike Mohuaimi was called the public relations department to send away the German director at will.


    But Robert Lee is different. Not only did Relativity Entertainment send formal business negotiation intentions before, but also Blizzard¡¯s previous Vivendi Group had someone to call him.


    It''s stressful.


    Although Blizzard Entertainment maintains a certain degree of independence, it has long been combined with Xueleshan and has become a part of Vivendi Games.


    The head office called to let us receive and negotiate. How could there be no pressure?


    Mike Mohuaimi seems to be listening to Uvi Bauer, but he has been thinking about how to respond.


    "I made a complete adaptation plan for "Warcraft"." Uvi-Bauer said enthusiastically in the face of the love in his heart: "From the invasion of the orcs, to the fall of Lothar, to the ascent of Arthas on the Ice Throne , I have all very detailed plans. This will be a whole series of movies. We can shoot the trilogy with Lothar as the protagonist, Alsace as the protagonist, and Jaina Proudmoore as the protagonist. Shooting a trilogy..."


    Robert Lee didn''t speak for the time being, and Uvi Bauer was the **** he let out to test.


    Although I had a certain understanding of Blizzard and its games before I came here, and listened to Uvi-Bauer''s words, it can''t compare to my own observations.


    Mike Mohuaimi, as the president of Blizzard, is still very magnanimous and demeanor. After he recovered, he smiled and said to Uvi Bauer: "Sorry, Blizzard really has no plans to sell the copyright of its games and movies. Some time ago, we During the interview, the creative director was a little excited, and said something excessive, I apologize to you for him. But he is not right with people, Blizzard has never thought of licensing any film company."


    The love in his heart refused repeatedly, but Uvi-Bauer became more frustrated and brave: "Mike, don''t be too busy to refuse, will you listen to me?"


    Mike Mohuaimi was rather helpless. He glanced at Robert Lee and could only listen to Uvi Bauer patiently.


    Uvi-Bauer added: "I know that you rejected me because the film I made was not good enough, and I was afraid that I would ruin your game."


    Now that you know, why bother with it? Mike Mohuaimi was even more helpless.


    "But my abilities have been improving." Uvi-Bauer is always confident: "Dungeon Siege is better than "Death House", I believe the next movie will be better..."


    Hearing this, the muscles of Robert Lee''s mouth couldn''t help but want to twitch, he could only try to control it, and he couldn''t dismantle himself.


    Mike Mohuaimi would like to say that your ability has improved two or three times, and it is still a bad film!


    In front of Robert Lee, this is really hard to say.


    Uvi-Bauer''s confident words continue: "The first two adaptations have allowed me to accumulate experience in game adaptation movies. No one is more suitable than me to adapt Blizzard''s game movies."


    Mike Mohuaimi didn''t hold back in the end and said: "Director Ball, you are really not suitable for adapting Blizzard games, and we have no plans to make the game cinematic for the time being."


    Uvi-Bauer gave full play to his stalker and started talking again.


    From the point of view of the audience, Robert Lee probably saw the problem: The most important thing is that Blizzard Entertainment has no confidence in Uvi Bauer, and does not believe in Uvi Bauer''s ability at all.


    Having said that, he doesn''t believe how well Uvi Bauer''s next movie will be made. "Dungeon Siege" is indeed better than "House of the Dead", but it is really limited.


    From the actual investment point of view, this strong point should be the natural advantage of the 3.5 million USD budget over the 1.5 million USD budget.


    The marketing of "Dungeon Siege" is very good, the movie itself has nothing to say.


    Taking advantage of the gap between Uvi Bauer and Mike Mohuaimi, Robert Lee interjected in due course: "Director Bauer, can I have a few words with Mr. Mohuaimi alone."


    Uvi Bauer glanced at Robert Lee, thinking that he needed to cooperate with each other in order to be able to knock off Blizzard Entertainment¡¯s stubborn defense, and quickly nodded and said, "Okay, no problem."


    Mike Mohuaimi also endured enough Uvi Bauer, and hurriedly called his assistant over and exhorted, "You take Director Bauer to the company''s exhibition room for a tour."


    The assistant took Uvi Bauer and left the reception room.


    When the door closed from the outside, Robert Lee went straight to the subject and said: "Mr. Mo Huaimi, Relativity Entertainment is very interested in the copyright of Blizzard''s game adaptations, and we are here with sincerity."


    With sincerity? Let Uvi Bauer direct the movie? Don''t forget this kind of sincerity! Mike Mohuaimi said indifferently: "Relativity Entertainment is honored to value Blizzard''s games, but Blizzard really has no plans to film games."


    Robert Lee is very calm and direct: "I know that you have doubts about Uvi Bauer, but have you noticed that two films directed by Uvi Bauer, "The House of Death" and "Dungeon Siege" has achieved great commercial success, especially the latter, which has caused a strong response from the whole society. How much influence has it brought to the game "Dungeon Siege"?


    Mike Mohuaimi didn''t understand it, so it was not very clear.


    Robert Lee had already prepared and handed Mike Mohuaimi a data report, saying: "The first half is the sales and attention of the "Dungeon Siege" game before the movie''s promotion; the second half is the movie''s popularity. After that, the sales and attention of the game."


    Mike Mohuaimi carefully looked at the statistics. As a game producer and publisher, although he did not have a detailed understanding, it is actually very simple to verify the data and it is impossible for the other party to cheat.


    The data is amazing, and the most intuitive is the sales of game discs. In the last half month, the sales of "Dungeon Siege" games are equal to the sum of the past year!


    Many people who do not play games also bought games because of movies and tried to play them. Some of them are likely to become loyal users.


    Mike Mohuaimi gave a light cough, put down the data report, and said to Robert Lee: "The influence of the movie "Dungeon Siege" is really amazing."


    Robert Lee emphasized once again: "In business, this film has been a huge success."


    The game production company is also a commercial company. Robert Lee doesn''t know it, but Ronan knows very well that the so-called conscientious Blizzard actually has a limited conscience. What are the various feelings and books behind? Even the main plots before and after the game contradict each other, isn''t it for commercial profit?


    Robert Lee has worked for many years and has been immersed in the business district. He is very clear that as long as the profitable profits are large enough, the attitude of commercial companies will change.


    "I heard that your company is making the "Warcraft" game online?" Robert Lee said again: "May I ask, when will it go public?"


    Mike Mohuaimi said vaguely: "Next year."


    Robert Lee continued the topic just now: "A game that is successful, like a movie, also needs to be promoted vigorously. If Relativity Entertainment can cooperate with Blizzard Entertainment, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s movie, entertainment and Internet platforms will be combined with Blizzard¡¯s game entertainment platform. Together the publicity effect will be better."


    He gradually incorporated his own rhythm: "As everyone knows, movie audiences are more common than video games. A popular movie can bring more popularity to video games and even cultivate a group of loyal users."


    "I admit this." Mike Mohuaimi clearly knows that movies are entertainment with a wider audience than video games. Popular movies in the United States and around the world have far more influence than video games. His brows frowned: "Mr. Li, it is because the film is more influential than the game. If the adaptation of the film fails, it will seriously hinder the development of the game."


    Robert Lee smiled, with confidence in his smile: "The Relativity Entertainment even worked successfully with Uvi Bauer''s "House of Death" and "Dungeon Siege", not to mention the Blizzard game that we pay more attention to?"


    "Let''s put it this way." Robert Lee secretly changed the concept, so that the other party formed an illusion of psychologically agreeing with the adaptation: "We will invest far more funds, manpower and other resources in the adaptation of Blizzard games than in Dungeon Siege, as a group The company¡¯s key projects are operated."


    Anyway, the production budget of "Dungeon Siege" is only 3.5 million US dollars, and the investment of 8 million US dollars is far more than that.


    Mike Mohuaimi is no longer as repulsive as before, not to mention the explosion like "Pirates of the Caribbean" under Relativity Entertainment, as long as it can get the popularity of "Dungeon Siege", the game is bound to go to the world.


    But he wouldn''t let it go easily, nor did he dare to let it go, saying: "We need to have a meeting to discuss, and you may have to wait a long time."


    Robert Lee stood up and shook hands with him: "It doesn''t matter, Relativity Entertainment will always sincerely wait."


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 Chapter 531： Which one is better

    Leaving the Blizzard company and driving back from Irvine to Los Angeles, Uvi-Bauer couldn''t help but ask: "Robert, how are you talking to Blizzard?"


    Robert Lee touched his nose and said with a smile: "It''s okay, Mike Mowimi''s attitude is a little loose, but it''s really hard to tell."


    The so-called consideration may also be in the consideration stage in the past ten years.


    Uvi-Bauer shook his head: "Hey, these guys are like rocks on the mountain, one by one stubborn not knowing how to work."


    It''s not that they don''t know how to adapt, but they are full of misgivings about you as a director! Robert Lee sneered and said: "Only when Blizzard Entertainment has a loose attitude and begins to measure whether cooperation with Relativity Entertainment can bring benefits, we may have the opportunity to go further, but Blizzard has the initiative."


    Compared with Uvi Bauer, a film director who only knows how to stalker, Robert Lee has obtained too many adaptation rights for Relativity Entertainment, and he is very experienced in this area.


    Uvi-Bauer said: "I really hope to get it down soon. Next month I can start preparing for the movie adaptation of Warcraft or Diablo."


    Although I don¡¯t think Uvi Bauer¡¯s ability is strong, Robert Lee still admires Uvi Bauer¡¯s work attitude and professionalism and reminded him: ¡°It¡¯s hard to say whether you can get the authorization. It¡¯s better to go first. Operate other projects."


    Uvi-Bauer nodded: "That''s what you said, I have been grinding Blizzard for two years, and I don''t care about waiting for a while."


    Robert Lee smiled: "Good things are hard to come by."


    "I hope something good can be done." Uvi-Bauer said again: "You tell Ronan that you must keep it for me if you get the authorization for the adaptation of Blizzard games."


    Robert Lee said: "These copyrights were originally prepared for you."


    Ronan talked to him in detail before, and he wanted to portray Uvi Bauer as a star director, to be precise, a star director of an alternative Internet celebrity type. For now, a series of operations have been completed. The goal was initially achieved.


    Speaking of it, it¡¯s really incredible. The times have changed too fast. Ten years ago, directors like Uvi-Bauer could not become popular, but in the Internet age, they can become alternative star directors. Those badly substandard films directed by people are supported by people, and those people are yelling bad and talking beautifully. What is this?


    Knowing that it is a super bad movie, I have to go and see how bad it is. After watching it, I said it was really good...


    Robert Lee knew that he was a bit out of date, and the movie market was changing too fast.


    In the future, if he wants not to be eliminated by the market or the times, he, a man in his forties, must also step up his studies and adapt to the trends and changes of the times.


    Go back and register a Netflix account first, and play with the most fashionable Netflix sharing nowadays.


    An Internet disc company that was about to go bankrupt at the time has become one of the hottest Internet emerging industry companies in Ronan''s hands. It is said that several investment banks have expressed investment interest.


    Perhaps in the near future, I can also witness the emergence of an Internet giant.


    Uvi-Bauer thought of another thing at this time: "Robert, I have applied to Ronan to buy the film adaptation copyright of another game. If he approves it, you can help and let someone talk about it. Isn¡¯t it? I can¡¯t be idle while waiting for Blizzard, enough to make this movie out."


    Of course, Robert Lee would not refuse. This is the job of his department, saying: "As long as Ronan approves it, I will immediately ask the copyright party to negotiate authorization."


    "Thank you." Uvi-Bauer smiled wildly.


    Robert Lee said with a smile, "I don''t need to be polite."


    On the way Uvi Bauer and Robert Lee returned to Los Angeles from Irvine, Ronan had already seen the latest application report submitted by Uvi Bauer.


    In addition to having a soft spot for his beloved Blizzard, Brother Bao also has a good taste for other games.


    This time, Bao Ge took a fancy to the game "Vampire Lane" of the Terminal Reality Company, and wanted to win the film adaptation copyright, and then strive to complete the shooting next year.


    Ronan has some impressions of many films that Uvi-Bauer has filmed. For example, the heroine of the vampire movie is the actress of the Terminator 3 of "Terminator 3."


    The actor''s specific name Ronan has been forgotten.


    But for this kind of film, one must find an actress who is **** and beautiful enough. This is one of the selling points.


    Ronan holds the authority to approve all film projects of Relativity Entertainment, so he naturally needs to take a closer look at the project.


    He asked Connie to search for relevant information.


    At the same time, Ronan also bought a copy of the game CD of "Vampire Lane" and installed it on the computer and simply played it for a while.


    "Vampire Lane" is an action game released in 2002. The background story takes place in the 1930s and 1940s. The enemy is mainly soldiers.


    The protagonist of the game is a **** redhead Ryan who is half human and half vampire, so she has the power of a vampire.


    Once there is excessive blood loss in the game, all the player has to do is to command Lion to pounce on the enemy, and then to **** their blood, so that the lost health value will naturally be restored.


    Lane''s main weapon is two long knives. When using long knives to attack the enemy, Lane will also use kicks and other graceful movements as an auxiliary attack.


    At the same time, during the game, players can also pick up weapons discarded by the enemy, such as pistols, shotguns, machine guns, etc. to arm themselves.


    In addition, it also has a variety of special abilities: time acceleration can find the enemy at high speed; index vision can find the location of the target; sniper perspective can accurately shoot distant enemies; rage attack can make attack power in a short time, Attack angle, attack speed doubled.


    The game is generally sold, the sales volume is not as good as "Dungeon Siege", and the influence is not too big.


    Since Ronan wanted to create Uvi Bauer as an alternative star director, he would naturally not refuse such an excellent film project and soon approved it.


    Of course, the investment scale of the movie still needs to be controlled well, and in principle cannot exceed "Dungeon Siege".


    If you can get the copyright of the "Warcraft" series from Blizzard Entertainment, Ronan will definitely give Uvi Bauer more investment.


    It is very, very difficult to achieve the goal, after all, Blizzard is now very focused on the brand, not like the future.


    From what Robert Lee said, Blizzard¡¯s consideration will probably remain in the consideration stage for a long time.


    Taking the Blizzard road alone is likely to be a dead end, so Vivendi is an option to consider.


    Vivendi¡¯s acquisition of these game companies is for the sole purpose of making a profit, and to obtain the maximum profit in the shortest possible time.


    Ronan personally called Vivendi Group. After the last acquisition, the relationship between the two parties was pretty good. Vivendi also said that he would seriously consider Relativity Entertainment''s request to purchase the copyright of its game film adaptation.


    Blizzard Entertainment has maintained a certain degree of independence, but after all, it is a subsidiary of Vivendi, and Vivendi Group''s reputation in the game industry is not very good, and it likes to directly intervene in the operation of the acquired game company.


    Vivendi Group has always been well-known in the game circle for its horrific efforts.


    In the mid-to-late 1990s, Vivendi Group acquired the game company Xueleshan, and Xueleshan thought he had embraced a local tyrant father.


    Unexpectedly, after only one year, Vivendi became fierce and began a terrible "domestic violence". First, all development studios under Xueleshan were closed, a large number of layoffs, and then Vivendi reorganized its own game. Department and disbanded Xueleshan.


    Since then, Xuele Mountain has survived in name only.


    In fact, Vivendi and Ronan¡¯s relativity entertainment is no different from that of the six major Hollywood companies. They are snobbery businessman thinking about making money.


    It never pursues how many good games it can bring to players, but only considers how to squeeze out commercial value in the shortest time.


    In 1998, Blizzard was "adopted" by the Vivendi Group, and Vivendi also directly intervened in Blizzard, leading to a large-scale departure of Blizzard employees, including the "Dark Big Four."


    In order to obtain greater benefits, Vivendi forcibly incorporated Blizzard into the Vivendi game.


    It can be said that if the Vivendi Group wants to sell the film rights of Blizzard''s games, Blizzard can''t stop it.


    Because really want to buy the copyright, not from Blizzard, but from Vivendi Games.


    If there is another way, Ronan will not take Vivendi''s move.


    What if Blizzard Entertainment gets nervous and eats books crazy after getting the copyright? At that time, what "The Lich King is angry again", "The Legion is coming again Will there be big pits on the ground?


    Ronan simply believes in Blizzard Entertainment''s morals, because Blizzard is even afraid of eating books to protect its own interests.


    Which is the best game to eat books, California Blizzard!


    The copyright owner has the willful capital and power. For example, the Marvel comics used to have trouble with 20th Century Fox because of the copyright and revenue of the "Fantastic Four". They simply killed the Fantastic Four directly in the comics, and then the comics are unlimited Period stop.


    These two are just typical cases of losing both. Marvel comics stopped updating comics. In order not to violate the contract, Twentieth Century Fox filmed a new "Fantastic Four" due to time and budget.


    Compared with that superhero movie, Uvi-Bauer''s movie can be regarded as a conscience masterpiece!


    Robert Lee moved very fast. The week when Ronan approved Uvi Bauer¡¯s application, before the weekend, professionals from the copyright and legal department negotiated with Terminal Reality about the film adaptation of "Bloodline" Authorization, the two parties are quickly signing a formal authorization transfer agreement.


    Because of the big box office sales of "Dungeon Siege", the terminal reality company initially offered a high price, as long as a symbolic transfer fee of one dollar, but required a five percent share of the North American box office.


    This is definitely unacceptable. After several days of negotiations, the two parties reached an agreement on a basic transfer fee of $500,000 plus a 2% North American box office profit share.


    With the growing popularity of relativity entertainment, more and more successful films have been adapted, and the difficulty of obtaining the copyright of adaptations of various works at low prices is also increasing.


    For example, an author or a small company with no reputation is easier to talk about, but if you have some capital, you will often pay a high price.


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 Chapter 532： Guan Gong vs. Qin Qiong Mode

    With the arrival of the Halloween schedule, "Dungeon Siege" ushered in the second weekend after its release in North America. This is the schedule of a horror movie. Not only "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is coming again, but the two famous Hollywood horror characters , Jason and Freddy also played together.


    "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" has nothing to say, the typical old wine in a new bottle is the one from Hollywood plasma horror movies.


    The latter puts Jason and Freddy together in the same movie, which is quite a horror version of the Avengers.


    To this end, New Line Films specially invited horror film director Yu Rentai from Hong Kong City to direct the tube.


    This can be said to be a long-planned movie by New Line Pictures.


    As early as 1993, Xinxian Pictures bought the right to film the adaptations of the "Friday the 13th" series. From the beginning, Xinxian wanted to make the big monsters in "Friday the 13th" Jason and Ben The ghost king Freddy in the company''s "Most Ghost Street" series of movies are on the same stage.


    Putting together the two murderers in the "Men Ghost Street" series and the "Friday the 13th" series can also greatly stimulate the curiosity of horror film fans.


    In some respects, an outside director with rich experience in directing horror films may not be a good choice.


    Before contacting Xinxian Films, Yu Rentai knew nothing about "Friday the 13th" and "Most Ghost Street" movies, and his strangeness to Freddy and Jason was exactly what the producers liked Yes, because reinterpreting old themes requires someone to bring new styles and new ideas.


    Someone asked Ronan to watch a movie together, and Ronan chose this film specially.


    "I remember you should be old enough?"


    Standing at the entrance of a theater, Ronan asked Amanda Seyfried wearing a baseball cap: "Horror movies, can you afford it?"


    Amanda Seyfried leaned close to Ronan and said, "You don''t care about me at all, you have forgotten my age."


    Ronan patted his forehead and said with a smile, "Where is it."


    Amanda Seyfried followed up and asked, "How old am I?"


    "Uh..." Ronan groaned slightly, but he couldn''t remember clearly, so he had to say, "Sixteen? Or seventeen?"


    Amanda Seyfried curled her lips slightly: "I will be eighteen years old soon."


    Ronan was not embarrassed and said, "You are all a big girl."


    "This sentence!" Amanda Seyfried said: "You have said to me at least ten times!"


    "Yes?" Ronan couldn''t remember: "Have you said so many times?"


    Amanda took his arm and pulled it into the theater. As she walked, she said, "Ronan, haven''t you considered me a friend?"


    Ronan said seriously: "How is this possible? Amanda, I remember knowing you in 1998. We were friends at that time, and we are all old friends now."


    The promotion of "Mean Girl" has begun. Amanda Seyfried took the time to return to Los Angeles. She looked at the people around her and pointed to a corner where there was no one: "Go buy tickets, I''m there. Waiting for you."


    Although the makeup of a star is sometimes very different from the makeup removed, it is not completely unrecognizable. Ronan nodded and walked to the ticket booth alone to buy two movie tickets for "Freddy vs. Jason".


    Amanda Seyfried watched Ronan line up, smiling slightly, she finally grew up before Ronan grew old.


    Then, she scratched her face again. In the past six months or so, she has been busy with all kinds of things. She hasn''t seen Ronan a few times, and she can see that he is not as close to herself as before.


    I made a movie first, then took various exams in the final stage of middle school, and went to college.


    Fortunately, I chose the Film School of the University of Southern California.


    Amanda Seyfried has heard a lot of rumors during this time. After all, Hollywood circles say it is not big, and no one will deliberately keep secret about gossip scandals.


    It is said that Ronan has a very unusual relationship with Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway.


    Michelle Williams, who once filmed "Human Removal Project" together, told her that Anne Hathaway was very troubled about how to tie Ronan to her side for a longer time because she could get more resources from it.


    Amanda Seyfried is not interested in resources and the like, but thinks that if there are not so many messy women around Ronan, it would be best to surround her.


    After five years of hard work, I finally grew up and turned from an airplane factory into a hot little beauty, and finally had the capital.


    When Ronan returned from buying the ticket, Amanda Seyfried immediately greeted him, took his arm tightly again, and walked towards the ticket gate together.


    "Do you know?" Amanda said as she walked, "Ronan, I am an alumnus with you now."


    Ronan was curious: "Didn''t you drop out of school?"


    Amanda''s unusually fair face turned black. Ronan''s understanding of himself still remained a few years ago. Over the past six months, he has been busy with work and college entrance examinations, so that the two of them have been alienated to such an extent?


    After the tickets were checked, the two entered the theater and came to the last row to sit down. Amanda said in detail: "I told you to drop out and want to concentrate on the development of Hollywood. Didn''t you tell me, read more Order a book, is it good to go to university?"


    Ronan thought for a while. It seems that he did say this to Amanda Seyfried. This is his view all along: "Read more and learn more, it''s not a bad thing."


    When I used to live on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there was a period when reading was useless. Many people were spreading that the best students in the hourly class would only work for the least-loving students in the class after graduation. .


    There must be such examples.


    As for whether there is universality, it is estimated that people with a discerning eye know it well.


    A high degree of education allows people to have a higher starting point and a greater development potential in the future.


    It can even be said that going to university is the most common and effective way to get rid of the inherent class.


    Those who tout that reading is useless, if someone tells him to let his children drop out, they will be guaranteed to suffer.


    "I have rarely contacted you in the past six months. I didn''t forget you." Amanda quietly explained why she suddenly disappeared during this period: "I am busy with exams. It is not easy to enter a prestigious university."


    Ronan realized what she meant by alumni and asked, "You were admitted to the University of Southern California?"


    Amanda leaned against Ronan and said, "USC Film Academy, major in production."


    "We are really alumni." Ronan laughed and said, "Congratulations, Amanda."


    Amanda Seyfried lifted her chin slightly unconsciously. After all, she is a seventeen-year-old girl. The girl''s heart is somewhat proud: "You can come to the USC Film Academy to play with me when you have time. Swim."


    Ronan replied, "Okay, I will go when I have time."


    Amanda stretched out a hand and placed it in front of Ronan: "Phone!"


    Ronan didn''t know, so he took out his phone, unlocked it by the way, and put it in her palm.


    Amanda found the diary option, set the USC Film Academy as a daily diary reminder, and returned Ronan''s mobile phone, saying, "So you won''t forget."


    Ronan put his phone away and said casually, "When did I forget what you said?"


    Amanda did not hesitate to expose: "You said you would play with me several times. Every time I call you, you are busy with work."


    Ronan coughed to hide his embarrassment: "I was really busy at the time."


    Amanda would like to ask, is she busy dating Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson? But she is a smart girl, knowing that it is very inappropriate to ask such things, and it will even embarrass Ronan, which will affect the relationship between the two.


    A good girl cannot make her male partner feel unnatural.


    Without waiting for Ronan to say anything, Amanda pointed to the screen: "Now, let''s watch the movie."


    She crossed the armrest of the chair with one hand, still holding Ronan''s arm: "Borrow it, in case I get scared, I still have a support."


    Ronan smiled: "Use whatever you want."


    Hollywood''s two horror monsters are directly confronting each other on the screen. It is indeed full of highlights. Freddy and Jason are also both popular characters.


    As far as horror films are concerned, Yu Rentai''s shots are definitely above the passing line. It is not easy for this plasma brainless horror film to reach above the passing line.


    The action scenes are well filmed, the battle between the two murderers in Crystal Lake, the night is black and blue, and the visual effects are first-rate.


    In the interspersion of the three plots of narrative, action, and horror, there are also the priorities of the Hong Kong horror film, and the rhythm is very good In addition, the two character designs are also quite brilliant.


    Quickness versus strength, spirit versus matter, talkative versus silence, cunning versus mentally retarded.


    This film can also be regarded as a precedent for the Hollywood Guan Gong battle Qin Qiong mode.


    Later, there will definitely be more similar films, such as the two monsters under the Twentieth Century Fox banner-Alien and Predator.


    As soon as the movie ended, Amanda wanted to take Ronan to have a supper together. Before she left the theater, her mother called.


    "It''s really sad." Amanda put away the phone, her face was upset: "Mom said it''s late, so let me go home quickly."


    Ronan accompanied her out of the theater: "I will see you off."


    Amanda nodded, followed Ronan across the road, rounded to a nearby parking lot, and boarded the Rolls-Royce Phantom parked at the door.


    "Go to the Santa Monica Valley." Ronan said to the driver David.


    Amanda said: "I want to participate in the promotion of "Mean Girl" tomorrow. I just have some time tonight. I wanted you to accompany me to see the night view of Los Angeles."


    Ronan comforted: "There will be time in the future." He suddenly remembered something, and then asked: "Amanda, I remember you told me that you practiced singing specifically?"


    "Yes." Amanda said simply: "Children''s model can''t be done for long, thinking that singing is also a way."


    Ronan asked, "Did you not drop it?"


    Amanda said: "There has been practice."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Keep it going, you may need it."


    Amanda asked again: "Have you been in Los Angeles all this time?"


    Ronan shook his head: "The British royal family has a charity event and sent me an invitation. I will go to London in a few days."


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 Chapter 533： Mamma Mia

    After sending Amanda Seyfried home, Ronan returned to Beverly Hills.


    "Sir." Nikia, the housekeeper, was waiting in the lobby: "Do you need a late night snack?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "No need."


    Nikia followed Ronan into the living room, took a package from the shelf next to it, and handed it over: "This is an express mail from Netflix."


    Ronan took it and said while tearing it apart, "I see." He glanced at the time: "Nikia, go and rest."


    Nikia said, "Okay, call me whenever you need it."


    Ronan opened the package. Inside was a transcribed DVD from Netflix''s warehouse and sorting company in New York.


    Just tonight I started to sing with Amanda Seyfried, and the relevant information is here.


    Some time ago, Ronan thought of a youth song and dance movie. It was adapted from a stage play. A few days ago, he just saw relevant news in the newspaper and specially commissioned the people of Netflix''s New York branch to collect some relevant information.


    When he came to the study room on the second floor, he turned on the computer and driven the CD. Ronan nodded slightly when he saw the contents.


    When Ronan lived on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Amanda Seyfried¡¯s masterpieces or famous works were really rare. From "Mean Girl" to the fame more than ten years later, Amanda Seyfried Still playing the role of the girl vase type.


    Amanda Seyfried looks very good, which is both an advantage and a restriction.


    At that time, the so-called Hollywood Four Little Queens, Amanda Seyfried and Emma Roberts can be said to be the most misleading, especially after 2010, these two stars have become typical of popular works.


    Amanda Seyfried Fortunately, there are at least a few representative works,


    Emma Roberts''s red is very typical.


    Many people know that Emma Roberts is a big star, but few people know what famous movies and roles the big star has played.


    What the public remembers is only Julia Roberts'' niece and the sturdy boyfriend who can beat her tall and sturdy boyfriend to the police for help.


    Now that "Mean Girl" has been filmed and prepared for release, Ronan will naturally not let go of the musical that Amanda Seyfried once played with Meryl Streep.


    The name of the film was "Mamma Mia", and Ronan could remember this name thanks to an animation called "Mamma Mia Duck".


    There are very few original Hollywood musicals and most of them are adapted from stage plays. So Ronan paid special attention to the news in this regard. Some time ago, he finally saw the relevant news. "Mamma Mia" once again registered on Broadway.


    It was determined that the Oolong incident would not cause unnecessary trouble, Ronan only then notified the people at the Netflix branch.


    Perhaps it was his own special experience that was too horrifying, or perhaps he was worried about watching too many related movies and televisions. Ronan paid great attention to this aspect.


    The information mailed by Netflix¡¯s New York branch is very detailed. "Mamma Mia" is a stage musical from London. It officially entered Broadway in early 2000. At the beginning, the response was mediocre. In the past two years, it has been re-arranged and re-arranged by Broadway twice. After singing and dancing more suitable for American audiences, it gradually rejuvenated and re-registered on Broadway in the second half of this year and became famous in one fell swoop.


    Normally, it may take more than ten years or even decades for stage plays to go from Broadway to Hollywood. For example, the classic musical "Chicago" did not sell the film rights until the 1990s.


    But "Mamma Mia" was targeted early in the morning.


    According to Netflix¡¯s contact with the copyright owner of the stage play, a small British producer named Judy Kramer bought the film copyright of "Mamma Mia" as early as 1997 and hired Catherine Johnson, who worked on the British TV series "Emergency Room", as a screenwriter, adapted a screenplay.


    Between 1997 and 1999, Judy Kramer sought to cooperate with film companies in the UK in order to make "Mamma Mia" into a movie.


    Very unlucky, no British film company is interested.


    This is the same as Judy Kramer''s resume.


    The people at the Netflix branch obviously did a lot of work. They learned a lot about Judy Kramer through the copyright owner of the stage play. The female producer did not deserve her name. Although she was nearly fifty years old, she never produced a single film. I have never had any film or TV drama project, even the kind of low investment or experimental nature.


    Therefore, no film company is willing to take risks with her.


    Since 1999, Judy Kramer has simply shelved this project for now.


    Perhaps the producer himself has given up on this project.


    According to the information, Judy Kramer currently lives in London, and if you want to get the film rights of "Mamma Mia", you must talk to her herself.


    As soon as he went to work the next day, Ronan asked the publisher of the London branch of Embassy Pictures to confirm that Judy Kramer was in London and decided to take Connie on a trip in person.


    Anyway, he will also go to London to attend a charity dinner hosted by the British royal family, and by the way, talk to Judy Kramer about copyright transfer.


    This will not take much time.


    Since the last time he met William through Bell Grylls in London, Ronan has occasionally contacted him. This time it was an invitation from William.


    The charity party organized by the royal family, inviting the rich to participate in fact has only one goal, so that the rich can donate generously.


    Ronan had already prepared for this. Like other rich people, to a certain extent, charity is an indispensable basic cause.


    Before leaving Los Angeles, Ronan collected a lot of information about the US version of the stage play "Mamma Mia". Compared with the British version, the US version of the repertoire has actually changed a lot. If it is adapted into a movie, It must be based on the US version.


    Although both Britain and the United States speak English, even many Americans, including those in the film industry, like and even admire the British cultural heritage, but the overall response of pure British films in the North American film market is not good. The cultural market between the two places The difference is real.


    This cannot be ignored.


    In addition, Ronan also asked about the latest situation of Uvi-Bauer. After Uvi-Bauer received the green light of Shahai Entertainment¡¯s "Vampire Lane" project, he has already contacted the screenwriter to create the script, but Bao Ge was obsessed with it. , Took Robert Lee to Irvine again. It is estimated that he will not give up if Blizzard Entertainment will be killed.


    Uvi Bauer is also a popular director now, and the North American box office of "Dungeon Siege" continues to pile up.


    Halloween belongs to the schedule of horror movies.


    "Freddy vs. Jason" successfully attracted audiences with this mixed-and-matched protagonist combat mode and became the hottest movie on Halloween. The two major IPs combined are amazingly powerful. They earned 3,640 from North America in three days of the opening weekend. Ten thousand dollars at the box office, easily overwhelming the champion "Dungeon Siege" last weekend and topped the North American box office rankings.


    The second place on the box office list is occupied by the newly filmed "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", this brainless plasma horror film is also a veteran star, and won 28.09 million US dollars from 3010 theaters in three days on weekends, thus making "Dungeon Siege" Squeezed to third place.


    The situation in "Dungeon Siege" is most appropriate to describe in one sentence.


    The heat is like a gust of wind, just leave after it blows.


    On the second weekend of its release, "Dungeon Siege" is no longer hot, and the rhythm brought by hype has almost dispersed after a week.


    After all, in this information age, there are too many eye-catching entertainment news.


    The box office of "Dungeon Siege" fell by more than 65 percent compared with the first weekend, and received 9.72 million U.S. dollars, only ranking third in the box office rankings.


    But no one will say anything about such results.


    With the four working days'' harvest, the North American box office of "Dungeon Siege" has reached 46.27 million US dollars.


    The production cost of the film is only 3.5 million US dollars, plus the funds invested in the promotion and distribution, the total budget is only 12 million US dollars.


    According to the current situation, it is completely certain that the North American box office of "Dungeon Siege" will be around $70 million.


    The overseas response is definitely much worse, but there is still some hope that the global box office will hit 100 million US dollars.


    Just before Ronan left Los Angeles, Uvi Bauer and Robert Lee rushed back from Irvine The copyright matter still hasn''t settled.


    Blizzard¡¯s considerations are clearly developing towards unlimited considerations.


    The reason Uvi-Bauer rushed back was to sign a formal brokerage contract with CAA.


    Ronan also took advantage of the time before going to London to attend the signing ceremony of both parties.


    In Hollywood, if you make a good movie, nobody cares about it, but if you make a box office big-selling movie, the situation is immediately different. In a short time, you don¡¯t have to worry about the remuneration and the director¡¯s contract. Some are offered by the company. Come up.


    Uvi Bauer belongs to the latter. Bad movies are never a problem, provided that the bad movies can of course sell well.


    Some people even started Uvi Bauer''s idea and wanted to dig Uvi Bauer to direct other companies'' film projects.


    Uvi-Bauer has the blood of a German man. He directly rejected a few companies that dig people and stated that he would only cooperate with Relativity Entertainment in Hollywood.


    Having said that, talents like Brother Bao are rare in this era.


    Ronan has always valued talents, so he will continue to support Uvi Bauer. The funds needed to operate "Vampire Lane" will also be quickly injected into the special account of the crew by the Pacific Foundation. Uvi Bauer prepares this film. Don''t worry about funds at all.


    Of course, the money is not much, only 3.5 million US dollars.


    For Brother Bao¡¯s film, the first element is always to control the scale of investment!


    After attending the Uvi-Bauer signing ceremony, Ronan took a flight to London, and through the contact of the British branch of Embassy Pictures, he found Judy Kramer and talked about the film rights of "Mamma Mia" .


    The talks between the two sides went very smoothly, even a little bit beyond Ronan''s imagination.


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 Chapter 534： Get ahead

    In the reception room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in London, Ronan met Judy Kramer, who was nearly fifty years old. After hearing what he said, the female producer happily responded.


    "Mr. Anderson, I have always wanted to adapt "Mamma Mia" into a movie." Judy Kramer looked at the famous producer from Hollywood and said directly: "But I have limited abilities, I can''t find When it comes to the right entry point, I am very happy that you can take a fancy to this project."


    Ronan said seriously: "If I own the copyright, I can start preparing for this project tomorrow."


    Judy Kramer knew who Ronan was, and said, "I have no doubt about this." She sighed, "I used to adapt this project into a movie, and did a lot of effort, just to find a suitable screenwriter. It took me two years to find Catherine Johnson to adapt the screenplay. As a result, it took nearly three years to promote the project, but no one accepted it."


    Ronan could see that Judy Kramer had invested a lot in the film adaptation of "Mamma Mia", not only his energy, but also his own emotions, so when the long-cherished wish a few years ago was possible to come true , Instead of setting up obstacles, she actively cooperated.


    Judy Kramer continued: "I only got the film adaptation copyright of "Mamma Mia" at a high cost in the past. Most of my working capital was almost entirely on it, which directly led to the development of my company. If it weren¡¯t for my luck, my company might have gone bankrupt.¡±


    Ronan could hear the subtext in these words and said: "Ms. Kramer, don''t worry, I will definitely give you a satisfactory transfer price."


    Realizing the long-cherished wish and feelings of this project is one thing, but the actual benefits are another.


    Judy Kramer has his own company and is not so much an inexperienced producer as a businessman.


    "My requirements are actually not high." Judy Kramer said implicitly before, and he was afraid to scare away the only potential buyer now: "As long as the investment of the year can be recovered."


    Ronan did not respond immediately, but instead asked: "Can you know how much money you spent on the copyright that year?"


    Judy Kramer did not answer. Instead, he opened the briefcase, took out a contract, and handed it to Ronan, saying: "This is a copy of the authorization agreement signed that year. There is a specific price on it. I bought it for 1 million pounds. The film adaptation copyright and some other authorizations."


    With this move, Judy Kramer is not only showing sincerity, but also proving that the copyright of "Mamma Mia" is in his own hands.


    Ronan quickly flipped through the copy of the contract. With his current professionalism, he could naturally see that there was no problem with the contract.


    "Ms. Kramer." Ronan closed the contract and returned to Judy Kramer, saying, "You make a price."


    The other party''s willingness to sell the copyright is very strong, and he doesn''t want to be so troublesome, so he should be more direct.


    Judy Kramer groaned slightly, and tentatively said: "1.5 million pounds?"


    Ronan cut the mess quickly: "Yes, then 1.5 million pounds."


    Hearing this, Judy Kramer breathed a sigh of relief. Although the value of the currency and the time cost of occupying funds are included, this 1.5 million pounds is just a return to the cost, but it is a movie that has been held in hand for so long. The project can finally be exchanged for important working capital.


    Ronan added: "The details of the copyright transfer..."


    Judy Kramer was a little anxious and said, "I''ll just notify my lawyer and let him come over."


    Ronan nodded and pointed to Connie who had been sitting next to her and said, "This is my assistant. She is responsible for receiving your lawyer."


    "Yes." The key transaction price has been agreed, and Judy Kramer has no opinion.


    Connie smiled at Judy Kramer, left the reception room, and contacted the lawyers of the British branch of Embassy Pictures to prepare for the next negotiation and signing of the agreement.


    Judy Kramer didn''t move, and seemed to have something to say.


    Ronan chatted with her a few words about the unhealthy London weather. Judy Kramer tentatively asked again: "Mr. Anderson, you know I''m a producer, but I have always lacked practical experience. Can¡¯t participate in the film adaptation of "Mamma Mia"."


    She was worried that Ronan¡¯s misunderstanding might affect the transaction, and said: ¡°These are just some of my personal requests and have nothing to do with our copyright transactions.¡±


    Ronan pondered slightly and said, "Ms. Kramer, as you said, you have no practical experience, so you can join the future crew, but it is impossible to serve as a producer. You can only perform the system under name The filmmaker, join the crew as an individual."


    The meaning of this is very clear. Judy Kramer has no power in the crew, let alone filming with her.


    Judy Kramer replied, "No problem."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said very politely: "I am also very glad that you who know "Mamma Mia" like this can help and guide the work of the crew in the future."


    Judy Kramer is also very humble: "I am a learner."


    Having said that, she took out a script from her briefcase and said: "This is a movie script adapted from Catherine Johnson a few years ago. If I can use it, my previous work is not in vain."


    Ronan is also welcome. After taking it, Judy Kramer said: "I did a lot of work at the time. Catherine Johnson created a heart-warming and exciting story. I still I once lobbied the famous female director Felida Lloyd to make her the director of the adaptation of the film..."


    "She didn''t agree?" Ronan asked.


    Judy Kramer shook his head: "Filida Lloyd is somewhat interested in the script, but I still can''t get the investment, and I don''t have the money to hire Felida Lloyd as the director."


    Ronan remembered the name Felida Lloyd in his heart, and briefly reviewed the script and said, "It''s well written, but many things need to be revised."


    Judy Kramer said: "I had a serious discussion with Catherine Johnson at the time about film script creation ideas, and then I had this story about the two generations of women¡¯s different views on love, as well as the two generations of reckless love and mature love. A completely different result, and then interspersed with the story of friendship, identity, and desire fulfillment."


    Ronan nodded lightly. There is no problem with the theme and framework of the story. Such a content setting is relatively easy to resonate in the hearts of most viewers. It can be of any age, regardless of gender, or nationality. An attraction that cannot be ignored.


    Then there is the use of songs, which is the key and soul of musicals. Judy Kramer did a lot of work at the beginning, and also obtained the copyrights for the use and secondary creation of some of the songs of the Abba Music Band. Based on the foundation, then create songs suitable for movies.


    Returning to Hollywood later, Ronan will not be completely confined to it. He will find professional musicians to combine the script and stage music to create or adapt songs suitable for movies.


    The framework of the script can be retained, but some of the content must be modified. This is a purely British story. The main market for the film in the future is North America, and it must be changed to an American story.


    Ronan chatted with Judy Kramer all morning. The negotiation between Connie and Judy Kramer¡¯s lawyers did not end until mid-afternoon. Both parties needed to draw up a contract and complete a series of procedures such as copyright transfer registration. On the morning of the third day, the formal transfer agreement was signed at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.


    With a quick knife to cut the mess, Ronan is extremely efficient, and before the charity dinner, he got the film rights of "Mamma Mia".


    Judy Kramer is very satisfied with this transaction. It is not easy for her to sell projects that have been in her hands for many years, exchange them for important working capital, and enter the crew of major Hollywood companies.


    As for the success or failure of the film project, Judy Kramer thinks so. If it succeeds in the future, she can learn from the experience of making successful films; if it fails, she can learn lessons.


    This is only good for her, not bad.


    On the afternoon of the signing of the formal copyright transfer agreementJudy Kramer was in a good mood. He returned to the company and received a call from an old friend.


    "You mean Mr. Tom Hanks from Hollywood wants to talk to me about the film rights of "Mamma Mia"? What? You are coming to my company soon?"


    Judy Kramer was a little surprised. "Mamma Mia" had been in her hands for many years. She couldn''t sleep when no one cared about it. Now not only are people buying it, but one is even bigger than the other.


    Fifteen minutes later, Judy Kramer received Tom Hanks and his group in the company, facing the honest and kind Tom Hanks, leaving Judy Kramer with a very good impression.


    But no matter how good the impression is, no matter how you like this famous Hollywood superstar, it is impossible to sell one copyright for two.


    "The copyright of "Mamma Mia" is not in your hands?" Tom Hanks was a little surprised: "But when I checked the copyright the day before yesterday, the copyright of the movie was still in your hands."


    Judy Kramer gave a wry smile: "I just signed a copyright transfer agreement with someone this morning, and went through the final procedures for the copyright transfer in the afternoon."


    Tom Hanks was a little bit dumbfounded, but didn''t show it, and at the same time, he was curious as to who took a step ahead of himself and Pretone, and asked: "Ms. Kramer, take the liberty to ask, to whom do you transfer the copyright? Up?"


    Judy Kramer didn''t hide it either: "Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan Anderson, the owner of Relativity Entertainment, came to me personally."


    "It''s him?" Tom Hanks''s simple face was a little heavy: "How can Ronan Anderson get ahead of us?"


    No one can answer Tom Hanks''s question.


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 Chapter 535： Play emotional cards

    In the Chelsea district of London, the front of a hotel was brightly lit, and a long red carpet was spread to the side of the road to welcome guests who came to the banquet.


    Tom Hanks sat in the car, waiting patiently for the car to drive to the hotel.


    "Are you sure Ronan Anderson will come to the dinner party?" Tom Hanks asked the assistant in the co-pilot, "Is it right?"


    The assistant said with great certainty: "I have asked someone specifically. Ronan Anderson came to London this time because he received an invitation from William. It is estimated that the negotiation with Judy Kramer was only incidental." He paused. , Specifically explained: "Robert Lee has always been responsible for the copyright issues of Relativity Entertainment. Ronan Anderson has not personally talked with anyone about copyright adaptation in recent years."


    Tom Hanks frowned slightly: "The name Robert Lee is a bit familiar."


    The assistant said: "Some time ago, Robert Lee, on behalf of Relativity Entertainment Group, competed with us for the film copyright of "The Da Vinci Code", but we were one step ahead...


    Tom Hanks remembered and shook his head: "They are ahead of us this time."


    This time in London, England, Tom Hanks also received an invitation from the British royal family, and by the way, he wanted to win the film rights of "Mamma Mia".


    Some time ago, Rita Wilson, the wife of Tom Hanks, saw the stage play "Mamma Mia" on Broadway. She was very fond of this play. She watched three consecutive shows in a week. Rita Wilson Not only the audience, but also the producer and one of the heads of Tom Hanks'' company Pretone Pictures, which gave rise to a strong desire to adapt "Mamma Mia" into a movie.


    Before Tom Hanks came to London, Rita Wilson repeatedly urged him to take the copyright to the film adaptation.


    As one of Hollywood''s model husbands today, Tom Hanks wants to satisfy his wife''s wishes because he knows that when work is combined with personal hobbies, it can bring great satisfaction.


    If this were not the case, the copyright from Judy Kramer yesterday fell into the hands of Relativity Entertainment, and Tom Hanks would simply give up.


    Get out of the car, walk through the long red carpet, and enter the hotel banquet hall. Tom Hanks greeted the guests with Charles. He quickly found Ronan and found that Ronan was chatting with William. Good to go straight.


    Ronan asked William: "When to go to Los Angeles? I will arrange it then."


    William touched the hair that was not yet bald, and said, "It is troublesome for me to go out. I will definitely visit Los Angeles when it is convenient."


    "I saw a news about you in the newspaper yesterday." Ronan slightly lowered his voice: "The media said you might become the chairman of the FA next year?"


    William smiled and said: "I have accepted the offer and will take up the post early next year. However, although this position is very powerful, I will fill it, and it is more of a symbolic honorary position."


    Ronan said, "This is an amazing position. I wish you success."


    William replied politely: "Thank you."


    Ronan asked again: "I just met Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. It is said that he has bought the Chelsea club. Isn''t the Premier League club''s rejection of foreign capital so great?"


    "As long as it is conducive to the healthy and orderly development of the Premier League, we welcome them all." William has not yet taken office and already has a demeanor of the head of the FA: "Britain is an open and free country, and football is no exception."


    Ronan smiled and said: "I have been paying attention to the Premier League. The league has indeed become more and more open and free. The level of the entire league is also rapidly improving."


    Today, many people also call the Premier League the British rough.


    William was younger than Ronan and his mind was not simple. He immediately heard something and asked: "Ronan, are you interested in investing in the Premier League?"


    "I like football very much and the Premier League." Ronan said vaguely: "If I have the opportunity, I also hope to have a Premier League club like Roman Abramovich, and directly participate in the unlimited future Premier League. "


    William smiled and said, "I personally welcome it."


    The two chatted for a while about football. Ronan saw someone coming to look for William to climb and took the initiative to leave here.


    Later, he met Roman Abramovich, a rich Russian man, and briefly chatted for a while.


    The British and the British media have fully demonstrated the remaining arrogance and arrogance of the empire when the sun never sets. All kinds of nouveau riche and scumbag words have been thrown at Roman Abra. On Movi?''s head.


    Perhaps this has become the last resort for the British to maintain the dignity of the empire.


    The Portuguese came to England, it was a hillbilly; Russia entered London, called a nouveau riche; perhaps in the future, when he, a Hollywood movie owner, participates in the Premier League game, he will be scorned by the arrogant British.


    The British media do not even look down on the British, let alone people from other countries.


    It is estimated that if Superman does come to London, the British media will also call him "The Little Universe" or something.


    The future world will have three big stinks-the big feet of the Oriental National Football Team, the accusations of Bai Zuo Mitu, and the broken mouth of the British media.


    English football loves genius, of course it is the genius in the mouth of the British media.


    After chatting with Roman Abramovich, the banquet officially kicked off. First, Charles gave a speech, then the chairman of the Royal Charity Foundation raised donations, and then the guests generously donated their money.


    Although the British royal family is more of a symbol, it has great influence and enough face.


    The people who came to the dinner generously donated their money. Ronan also donated ¡ê500,000 and filled in William''s name behind the fundraiser contact.


    The face is given to each other. The British royal family has a huge influence in Europe, and there may be contacts at some point.


    At the end of the fundraising session, a fat middle-aged uncle suddenly appeared in front of Ronan.


    This man has thick curly hair, a broad forehead and plump cheeks. He has a natural innocence. The sensual nose is like an inverted exclamation mark. It is Tom Hanks.


    "Hello, Tom." Ronan shook his hand: "I didn''t expect to see you here."


    He knew that Tom Hanks didn''t like him, and he just greeted him politely.


    Tom Hanks smiled, with a simple face, and said: "Good evening, Ronan. I didn''t expect to meet you at Chelsea."


    Ronan certainly knew why he appeared here, and said with a smile: "It seems that you have also received an invitation."


    Tom Hanks shrugged and said with a little helplessness: "I receive many similar invitations every year, some are like this time, I can''t push."


    Finding celebrities and rich people to raise donations is not only in the East, but also in the West.


    "Same." Ronan said, "So no matter how busy I am at work, I have to come to London."


    Tom Hanks deliberately asked: "You came to London, not just to attend the royal charity dinner, right?"


    Ronan frowned slightly, what did this mean?


    Tom Hanks is very gentle, never aggressive, and said with a smile: "Don''t get me wrong, I just want to discuss something with you."


    In some ways, Tom Hanks is a good husband today, and he does not hesitate to negotiate with people he doesn''t like for Rita Wilson.


    Ronan is also a smart person, and I guessed from the previous words, is it related to Judy Kramer and "Mamma Mia"?


    After all, Tom Hanks also has a film company, and it is not uncommon to fancy copyright.


    Sure enough, Tom Hanks said: "I saw Ms. Judy Kramer yesterday afternoon and wanted to talk to her about the film copyright of "Mamma Mia". I found that it was a step slower. The copyright of this stage play It''s already in your hands of relativity entertainment."


    Ronan said calmly: "Yes, we signed the formal agreement yesterday morning." He couldn''t spit out the meat he had eaten in his mouth, and simply said: "I am very optimistic about the prospects of this project, so I decided to buy the movie. Copyright, preparations will start about early next year."


    This is almost to tell Tom Hanks that the copyright will soon become a movie in my hands, and there is no possibility of re-transferring it Tom Hanks has a gentle personality, but he is very smart, immediately After understanding Ronan''s meaning, if it is normal, he would give up here, but for the wish of his wife, I still want to fight for it.


    "It seems that I am a step slower." Tom Hanks smiled honestly: "Ronan, my wife likes the "Mamma Mia" stage play very much. Recently, I have been talking to me about adapting a movie to help a husband realize him. Wife¡¯s wish?"


    He said very sincerely: "Can I transfer the copyright to my Pretone Pictures? Of course, the price is easy to say."


    This is true and sincere. It is profitable and an emotional card. Adding Tom Hanks''s personality and charm, if you replace it with an ordinary person, it might be straightforward.


    Who is Ronan and how could he eat this set? Moreover, when talking about "The Da Vinci Code" last time, Tom Hanks refused him without hesitation, and the two sides had no friendship and basis for negotiation.


    "In fact, such a project does not matter to me personally." Ronan did not refuse bluntly. Since Tom Hanks plays the emotional card, he will also play the emotional card: "But I can only say that I am very sorry. "Mom" "Mia" is the favorite play of my friends for many years. She will be eighteen years old soon. "Mamma Mia" is my adult gift to her."


    The rest of Tom Hanks''s words about playing the emotional card were blocked, and he could only change his words: "Your friend is an actor?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Yes, she will be eighteen years old soon. At this special age, she deserves the best gift."


    Tom Hanks pondered for a moment, and said: "Ronan, we can cooperate on this project, Pretone Pictures and Shahai Entertainment."


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 Chapter 536： Ronans condition

    Unlike Ronan, Tom Hanks accompanied his wife, Rita Wilson, to watch the stage play of "Mamma Mia" and understand the plot and characters very well. He heard Ronan talk about the upcoming female friend At the age of eighteen, he immediately guessed that she was going to play the role of Sophie.


    As a good man in Hollywood, Tom Hanks did not give up easily, and tentatively put forward a suggestion: "Ronan, the investment in song and dance movies is not low, and Pretone Pictures can share the investment and Shahai Entertainment. Risk, my wife Rita Wilson will be the producer and your friend will be the heroine. This is not a conflict."


    Tom Hanks is polite, it is hard to make people feel disgusted, even if he is not interested in his suggestions, Ronan still very politely said: "Thank you. But Tom, for such works, Shahai Entertainment has the ability to be independent. carry out."


    Hearing Ronan say so, Tom Hanks frowned insignificantly, and finally said directly: "Ronan, what do you want, we can discuss."


    From the perspective of filmmakers and fans, Ronan likes and even admires Tom Hanks very much, but from the perspective of a businessman, business is business, and the feelings of fans must not be mixed.


    Now that Tom Hanks has said so, there is no need to be polite, Ronan said slowly: "Cooperation is mutual, and win-win."


    Tom Hanks nodded slowly: "Yes."


    Ronan smiled: "Let''s put it this way, Tom. I am very optimistic about the commercial prospects of "Mamma Mia". This is very likely to be another musical "Chicago" and even more successful than "Chicago."


    This is of course infinitely increasing the commercial value of "Mamma Mia": "Now, if you propose that Pretone Company cooperate with Shahai Entertainment to participate in the investment of "Mamma Mia", it is equivalent to sharing the future income of the project."


    Tom Hanks''s honest smile has been put away: "A movie, before it is produced, no one can guarantee that it will be successful."


    Ronan said: "But this project is operating in my hands, and the chances of success far outweigh failure."


    If someone else says this, Tom Hanks will spit on his face, so he can brag without paying taxes?


    But the person on the opposite side is Ronan Anderson. In the past four or five years, he has been the producer with the highest success rate in Hollywood, comparable to Jerry Bruckheimer. Even the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has not only created the miracle of pirate movies. , Has also become a recognized gold producer in the circle.


    Can such a person say such confident words without careful consideration?


    Tom Hanks no longer plays the emotional card, he can see that Ronan Anderson is a pure film merchant at the moment, not a producer.


    "Win-win?" Tom Hanks asked: "How do you want to achieve a win-win situation?"


    Ronantu said in a humble opinion: "Some time ago, I also took a fancy to a project, but unfortunately I was a little late."


    Tom Hanks immediately understood what he was talking about: "Dan Brown''s "The Da Vinci Code"?"


    "Since Ms. Rita Wilson likes "Mamma Mia" very much, I don''t have to win the love." Ronan said unhurriedly: "It''s better to do it with Relativity Entertainment and Pretone Pictures. In one transaction, we exchanged the copyrights of "Mamma Mia" and "The Da Vinci Code", the best of both worlds!"


    Tom Hanks looked at Ronan and finally understood why he was able to achieve such success at a young age. Choosing a film project with unique vision is only part of the reason. It is the key to working for himself anytime, anywhere!


    Greed, dark-hearted, clear-headed, and capable, are such people successful by accident? Not surprising at all!


    The exchange of "Mamma Mia" for "The Da Vinci Code" may seem like not much difference at first glance. However, recently, the promotion of "The Da Vinci Code" is in force, and the sales of novels have increased sharply. According to many books According to the analysis of market professionals, this novel has the strength to reach the top of the bestseller list!


    Tom Hanks didn¡¯t care about showing up as a good man, and said directly: ¡°Pretone Pictures is not my sole responsibility, and the second time the copyright of "The Da Vinci Code" is transferred, I cannot transfer the copyright to the original author. Dan Brown confessed."


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Cooperation is about a win-win situation."


    "Your request was too much." Tom Hanks was finally a little unhappy: "Ronan, we are all people who have worked hard in Hollywood for many years. If we exceed the requirements and suggestions we can accept, we should not say anything."


    Ronan took a step back: "Shahai Entertainment and Pretone Pictures collaborated to film the two projects "Mamma Mia" and "The Da Vinci Code". The investment income each accounted for half of the project. The copyright of "Mamma Mia" belongs to Shahai. The entertainment is owned, and the filming and production is in charge of Shahai Entertainment. Ms. Wilson can participate in the production if she likes it. Similarly, the copyright of "The Da Vinci Code" belongs to Pretone Pictures, and Pretone Pictures is responsible for the production. "


    This condition sounds okay, Tom Hanks is not as repulsive as before, at least it can make people feel the sincerity of cooperation.


    Moreover, Pretone Pictures is not Shahai Entertainment, and its strength is limited. It can only be regarded as a small production company in Hollywood. The introduction of Shahai Entertainment as a partner can also effectively solve part of the financial pressure.


    In many cases, when cooperation is normally proposed, the other party dismisses it, and instead changes the environment to achieve the possibility of cooperation.


    Tom Hanks needs to consider carefully and also discuss with the partners of Pretone Pictures.


    But Ronan¡¯s condition did not end there: ¡°One more thing, "Mamma Mia" and "The Da Vinci Code" will all be distributed in North America and overseas by Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment.


    Tom Hanks just remembered that Relativity Entertainment can not only shoot and produce films, but also has extremely powerful global distribution capabilities.


    Ronan added: "The Embassy Pictures has successfully released more than 20 films, and there is no doubt about its ability to distribute."


    However, Tom Hanks quickly calculated in his mind. Judging from the commercial revenue capacity of films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Bourne Shadow", the difference between embassy pictures and the six major companies is not the same. Big.


    To release this piece, Pretone Pictures has no ability to do it.


    Not to mention overseas, even North American distribution can not be done.


    However, if it is released by Embassy Pictures, why does it feel that Pretone Pictures bought the film rights from Dan Brown and worked so hard to prepare the film. Instead, the bulk of the income is all due to Ronan Anderson¡¯s theory of relativity. The entertainment is taken away?


    In the Hollywood circle, Tom Hanks can indeed be classified as the "good old man", but "good old man" does not mean not fighting for fame and fortune, otherwise there would be no Tom Hank today. Si is standing here.


    This kind of contrast makes Tom Hanks a little uncomfortable, but think about it carefully, the film will be distributed to the six major Hollywood companies, and the distribution fee will be no less than a cent.


    "Relativity Entertainment cooperates with people and always pays attention to win-win." Ronan said calmly: "Tom, you can think about it."


    The copyright of "Mamma Mia" is in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, and the copyright of "The Da Vinci Code" is completely controlled by Pretone Pictures. Even if the two parties cannot reach a cooperation agreement, Relativity Entertainment has no loss.


    Ronan is trying his best to get more income.


    Tom Hanks was unable to make a decision for a while, and he would not procrastinate here. He just thought about it and said, "Ronan, I need to call a partner for discussion. If we decide to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, I will give You call."


    Ronan smiled: "Yes."


    Tom Hanks shook his hand and left immediately.


    Ronan looked around and quickly found a circle of British wealthy people and joined it. With William as an introducer, he successfully entered the upper class of Britain.


    He also met several horse racing tycoons and exchanged contact information with them under William''s introduction.


    The day after the dinner, Ronan specifically called Judy Kramer and first visited the screenwriter Catherine Johnson, who was also the screenwriter with amazing talent and emotion in Judy Kramer''s mouth.


    After confirming that this is indeed a talented screenwriter, UU read www.uukanshu. Com Ronan invited her to Los Angeles next year to actually participate in the film adaptation and production of "Mamma Mia".


    Catherine Johnson is similar to Judy Kramer in that she has no real qualifications in film and television. So far, Catherine Johnson has not signed any film screenwriters.


    Such screenwriters can join the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment in the future. After all, in the future, Relativity Entertainment will launch more and more female film projects. Some purely female themes have inherent advantages in writing by female screenwriters, and Ronan cannot take all of them. The female scripts are all pressed on Lindsay Bill alone.


    And in some ways, proper competition can stimulate creative vitality.


    Later, Ronan wanted to visit the famous female director Felida Lloyd, whom Judy Kramer specifically mentioned.


    Judy Kramer has not been in contact with Felida Lloyd for several years, and she is not clear about her current situation. When contacted, she discovered that Felida Lloyd was already "Mamma Mia". The director of it.


    Felida Lloyd left London as early as last year and went to Broadway in New York, where he served as the director of the re-arranged Broadway version of "Mamma Mia".


    This was an accident, but also good news.


    Just as many Hollywood directors are from commercials and MV directors, quite a few directors are also from stage directors.


    Ronan rushed to New York with Judy Kramer to watch a stage performance of "Mamma Mia" directed by Felida Lloyd on Broadway.


    Then, Ronan had two more interviews with Felida Lloyd, and then returned to Los Angeles to transfer the project to Shahai Entertainment, and let the people of Shahai Entertainment talk to Felida Lloyd about the specific director. .


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 Chapter 537： Star screenwriter

    Entering November, the holiday seasons of the North American film market kicked off, and market competition became extremely fierce, especially the two official holiday seasons in November.


    First came the veteran memorial day holiday file. New Line Pictures¡¯ holiday file custom film "Christmas Elf" made the first shot. This film cost only 30 million US dollars and won 3100 in North America during its first weekend of release. At the box office of more than ten thousand dollars, while being hot, it also announced that the horror atmosphere that has been rampant in theaters since Halloween has completely disappeared.


    Affected by this, the box office of "Dungeon Siege" continued to decline, and the North American box office for the third weekend of the release had fallen to $4.2 million.


    However, the North American box office of this film has exceeded 60 million US dollars.


    There is a clear understanding within Embassy Pictures that the lifespan of "Dungeon Siege" in North American theaters will not exceed December.


    At the same time, the North American screening of two other films released by Embassy Pictures came to an end.


    First, the plasma horror film "Saw Cry".


    This genre is famous for its short projection life. "Saw Cry" has been in theaters in North America for nine weeks before being released. It can be considered as a longer-life movie of the same type.


    After nine weeks of screening, the North American box office of "Chain Saw" reached US$87.21 million. Compared with the production cost of US$1.5 million, it once again created a miracle for Relativity Entertainment.


    Having said that, horror movies can be said to be the most common genre with small and big news. Hollywood basically has horror movies with low cost and high box office every year, especially some veteran series of horror movies. The investment is not high, but the box office returns are good.


    "Chain Saw" has also been screened overseas for some time, but compared to North America, the film''s overseas response is much worse, and the current overseas box office is only more than 30 million US dollars.


    The global box office of this film has been infinitely close to 120 million US dollars.


    Subsequently, after more than four months of screening, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" also rolled off the line in North America.


    This film has caused much more repercussions than "Chain Saw", and it can even be said to have changed the pattern of Hollywood movies. Pirate movies have since revived, causing countless people to devote themselves to the great pirate career, and then be overwhelmed by stormy waves.


    There is only one Captain Jack Sparrow!


    The North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" fell above 388.77 million U.S. dollars, and the overseas screening of the film has not yet ended. It is expected that the global box office will reach about 778 million U.S. dollars.


    After the film was released, the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" convened a press conference in Rosario, Baja California, and announced that the two sequels "The Coffin of Souls" and "The End of the World" had officially begun shooting.


    All the main creators of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" have all returned, and Xiao Ma, who has considerable appeal in the Eastern market, has also joined the cast through auditions.


    In addition, when Ronan discussed the script with director Gore Wibinski and others, he clearly asked them to make certain changes to the script. Don¡¯t talk about Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swan. Inadvertently engage in a love triangle.


    In many cases, the inexplicable tangled love triangle is not pleasing. Elizabeth Swann was very unwelcome to fans in the latter two films. The reason lies in the ambiguity with Jack Sparrow, and that A terrible kiss.


    Kiss Elizabeth Swan who died.


    Perhaps it was because he had been poisoned by too many film and television dramas, Ronan felt that the love triangle or something was really a bit of a response.


    Rather than a love triangle, it is better to let Captain Jack Sparrow and the little blacksmith Will Turner fall in love and kill each other, so as to attract a large number of rotten female audiences.


    Of course, Ronan is also thinking about it. If he really wants to do this, regardless of the market response, it is estimated that the whole crew will oppose it.


    It is not after all that homosexuality belongs to the protection of animals more than ten years later.


    The next weekend after "Christmas Elf" produced and released by New Line Pictures, "Mean Girl" released by Embassy Pictures will be released.


    After checking the news and news about "Christmas Elf", Ronan found a familiar name. The director of this comedy was called-Jon Feiru!


    There is currently no famous director in Hollywood.


    But Ronan remembered him very clearly. Even though he had never seen himself since he came to Los Angeles, he still remembered what Jon Fyre looked like. For example, Jon Fyre was a big fat man with a very humorous temperament.


    Because it used to be the driver and bodyguard next to Iron Man Tony Stark, who seemed to be called Harpy.


    The most important thing is that Jon Finn not only played Harpy, but also the director of "Iron Man", a film that really reversed Marvel''s situation and formed Marvel Dafa!


    This can be said to be one of the important characters in the Marvel superhero movies. Later, with the help of Marvel''s springboard, he directed many heavyweight commercial giants and embarked on the pinnacle of life.


    Such as "Fantasy Forest" and the true-animal version of "The Lion King".


    Ronan carefully looked at Jon Feiru¡¯s information and found that he had already had a direct connection with the Marvel superhero movie. Jon Feiru played the role of "Dareful" released by Twentieth Century Fox in the first half of this year. It''s the one starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, but it''s not the main role.


    This "Bold Man" is also a typical failure of Marvel''s superhero movie.


    Ronan took down Jon Feiru''s name, but would not contact him for a short time. The Avengers project has not yet started.


    Later, Ronan returned to New York again to attend the premiere of "Mean Girl" in New York.


    This is a film about youth campus women. The brand was promoted during the promotion. At the premiere, it was naturally a gathering of young and beautiful girls.


    Liz Capan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried stepped onto the red carpet.


    Although some of them are twenty-five and sixteen years old, pretending to be tender is the basic skill of a Hollywood actress. Dressing up as a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl walks on the red carpet without any pressure.


    This film also encountered some trouble, especially in the rating, it was almost rated R by the rating committee. Fortunately, after the last time, Ronan told George Clint to pay more attention to this aspect, and the film was sent to The scale of the rating committee is smaller and the time is earlier, leaving plenty of buffer.


    The six major companies are both cooperative and competitive. Just like DreamWorks, they use methods within the rules.


    For example, this weekend, there was a top big production produced by six major companies. It was produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox, starring Oscar actor Russell Crowe, and the production cost was close to 120 million U.S. dollars. "Strongly start painting.


    The production cost of "Mean Girl" is only 15 million U.S. dollars, in front of the giant "Raging Sea", it looks like a minor child.


    "Furious Sea" is also one of Hollywood''s top productions in 2003, a real commercial giant.


    Once this film was also the beginning of Russell Crowe''s decline.


    However, it is undeniable that the release of "Furious Sea" at the same time has squeezed the screening space of "Mean Girl" in theaters to a certain extent. The latter''s film arrangement and number of theaters are not as good as the former.


    There are as many as 3,201 theaters in "Furious Sea", while "Mean Girl" has only 2,840.


    The only good news is that the target audience of "Mean Girl" is very clear, and the overlap with "Furious Sea" is low.


    In the face of powerful competitors at the same stage, Ronan, a man who rarely appeared directly in front of the media, rolled up his sleeves and went into battle in order to promote "Mean Girl".


    Standing in the media area, Ronan was interviewed by reporters.


    "I think girls who try to undermine other people''s lives secretly are smart." Ronan said of the original novel: "This book touched me because of the anecdotes the girls told in interviews. They seem to be very interesting. I mean, the methods of fighting between girls are so clever and complicated."


    He then pulled Lindsay Bill to his side and solemnly introduced: "This is Miss Lindsay Bill, the screenwriter of the film. She is also the "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" and "Fifty Shadows of Gray". The original author of the three female-themed novels is a very talented woman who has previously completed the script of "Summer of Jeans", which is the female-themed film launched by Embassy Pictures in June."


    It can be said that this is the first time Lindsay Bill actually appeared in front of the media. Despite the decent smile on her delicate face, she clenched her fists nervously.


    Ronan did not hesitate to praise, saying: "The script "Mean Girl" that Lindsay completed alone is the best youth female theme script I''ve seen in years. Lindsay knows the girls'' thoughts very well, and the script is well written. It¡¯s very realistic. It really shows the fierce competition between American middle schools and girls. Girls who have already experienced and will experience middle school life will resonate with the story of the film."


    Having said that, Ronan handed the remaining interview time to Lindsay Bill, nodded slightly to encourage her, and briefly confessed to the public relations staff who followed him, and then left the media interview area and headed towards Walk to the theater.


    Coming to the entrance of the theater, looking back, Lorna found that Lindsay Bill had been surrounded by the press.


    A good-looking female screenwriter is very topical, and a good-looking and very talented female screenwriter is more topical!


    In the future, there will be celebrity directors, as well as celebrity screenwriters.


    Lindsay Bill also wears the aura of the author of the three novels "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" and "Fifty Shadows of Gray". If her popularity is high enough, it will be a good thing for future film changes. .


    Ronan took the time to chat with Amanda and quickly entered the theater. In the VIP room, he had a conversation with Lauren Weisberg who came to participate in the premiere. Lindsay Bill walked with a tired look. Come here.


    Next to her was a blonde girl who seemed to be under twenty years old.


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 Chapter 538： Youth without limits

    The girl looked casual, but she was clearly dressed up, like a fashionista.


    "Ronan, introduce a friend to you." Lindsay Bill introduced Ronan and the blonde girl: "This is Lydia, Lydia Hirst, the friend I just met at the New York fashion party Lydia, this is Ronan Anderson, Hollywood gold medal producer and owner of Relativity Entertainment, and my boss."


    Hirst? Ronan was a little curious, but calmly shook hands with Lydia Hirst: "It''s very nice to meet you, Miss Hirst.


    "It''s very nice to meet you." Lydia Hirst was generous, showing good upbringing: "Call me Leah, friends call me that."


    Ronan was very polite: "This is my honor." He smiled and said, "Lea, you are welcome to come to the premiere."


    "I''m a bit presumptuous." Lydia Hirst said with a slight smile: "I heard Lindsay talk about today''s premiere a few days ago, and specifically asked her to bring me over to learn more. Don''t blame it. "


    Ronan glanced at Lindsay Bill and said with a smile, "How come? It''s too late for my welcome."


    Lindsay Bill suddenly thought of Ronan¡¯s rumors and scratched his head a little. Will he do something bad with kindness? It doesn¡¯t look good to introduce Lydia to Ronan, right?


    It feels like introducing a little sheep to the big bad wolf...


    Seeing Ronan and Lydia talking with you one by one, Lindsay Bill hurriedly interjected: "Ronan, I have something to tell you."


    Ronan nodded: "Go ahead."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and looked at Lydia Hirst and said, "Didn¡¯t you ask me to adapt "The Devil Wearing Prada"? When I was writing the script, I found that I didn¡¯t know enough about fashion, so I came to New York from Los Angeles. ."


    Ronan knew these things, Lindsay Bill had specifically told him before.


    "After I came to New York, I met Leah at a fashion industry gathering." Lindsay Bill continued with a smile and said: "We hit it off and became good friends. Then in the conversation, I found out that Leah has a great sense of fashion. Rich cognition and extremely keen touch, so I have to specifically ask her to be my fashion consultant for the adaptation."


    Lydia Hirst answered at this time: "I am very interested in movies and I am very happy to be able to help Lindsay."


    Ronan said: "No problem, Lydia, the crew can hire you as a special fashion consultant in the future."


    "Really?" Lydia Hirst was obviously very happy: "I always wanted to see how the movie was made."


    Ronan smiled and said, "No problem." He said to Lindsay Bill again: "You coordinate this aspect."


    "Okay." Lindsay Bill replied.


    The two parties talked about the topic of fashion in "The Devil Wearing Prada" and gradually became familiar. Ronan lost no time in asking: "Lydia, your last name is Hearst? Media Group Hearst Group..."


    Lydia Hirst smiled embarrassedly, and said with a hint of embarrassment: "My mother is Patty Hirst."


    I didn''t say much about the rest.


    But Ronan already understood and said, "Sorry, I took the liberty."


    Lydia Hirst shook her head: "It''s okay, I''m Patty Hirst''s daughter, this will never change."


    Ronan has seen a lot of news about Patty Hirst, and even Hollywood made a movie with Patty Hirst as a prototype.


    Someone may have seen that Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of the famous "Taxi Driver" directed this film based on real events.


    The film is called "The Red Octopus", which is also a film reflecting the Stockholm syndrome.


    Because no matter how you look at it, Patty Hirst is like a deep patient.


    This wealthy daughter, the granddaughter of the famous media tycoon William Randolph Hirst, is definitely a legend.


    In the 1970s, Patty Hirst, who was only 19 years old, was kidnapped by a well-known criminal organization in the United States. After nearly two months, he was tortured and humiliated. The last person was successfully trained. Tie Hirst joined the organization.


    Later, Patty Hirst became one of the backbone of the organization, and several times he coordinated with members of the organization to carry out criminal activities such as robbery, including robbing banks with a submachine gun, and became one of the most famous bank robbers in the United States.


    Who would have thought that the granddaughter of William Randolph Hirst, the heir to the future billions of fortunes, has come this far.


    Patty Hirst was later arrested by the California police and sentenced to 7 years in prison. Psychologists and social psychologists regarded her abduction as a typical case of Stockholm syndrome.


    It was also talent who kidnapped Patty Hirst back then...


    In the United States, money can do many things. After Carter came to power, he directly issued an amnesty, pardoning Patty Hirst for his crimes, and Patty Hirst was able to return to normal life.


    According to media reports, Patty Hirst was quite arrogant when she was arrested. When the police registered her for arrest and asked her occupation, she replied loudly: "Urban guerrillas!"


    Ronan didn''t expect that Lydia Hirst, who was standing opposite, turned out to be the daughter of the legendary Patty Hirst.


    Now Patty Hirst has changed his evil spirits, coupled with the efforts of the Hearst Group, few people mention this special experience again, and Ronan will naturally not discuss this with Lydia Hirst.


    The three of them talked about the upcoming movie.


    "I watched all the trailers." Lydia Hirst said suddenly: "It feels like the content of the film is a bit similar to my high school life."


    Hearing this, Ronan seemed to remember something, but couldn''t remember it for a while, so he had to say: "You were also wonderful in school?"


    Lydia Hirst said with a bit of pride: "I am a man in school."


    Lindsay Bill asked: "Isn''t it also a fashion benchmark?"


    "Yes." Lydia Hirst said naturally: "I lead the fashion of the whole school. Many girls and boys call me Queen in private."


    Ronan was speechless for a while. Maybe it was because he was getting older. These young girls really didn''t understand.


    "Do you have a great right to speak." Lindsay Bill is an ordinary person. If he had not met Ronan and changed his life through adaptation of the script, he would never understand the life of another class for the rest of his life: "Calling the wind and calling the rain at school?"


    Lydia Hirst nodded: "Almost."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Lydia, it sounds like you have a legendary middle school life."


    "What I said may be a bit exaggerated." Lydia Hirst is not a humble person, and said: "Compared to my high school life, those in the movie trailers are all tricks. What I experienced would be to write and adapt a movie... ¡­"


    She shrugged slightly.


    Lindsay Bill is now a screenwriter who is in the midst of his creative period. Lydia Hirst said that the speaker was unintentional, but her screenwriter, the listener deliberately, grabbed Lydia Hirst''s arm and said, "Take time. You tell me well, I see if there is any value in adapting it into a movie."


    Lydia Hirst smiled: "Lindsey, you are not serious, are you?"


    Without waiting for Lindsay Bill to answer, Ronan smiled and said: "If it is really valuable, I will fully support you."


    "Have you heard it." Lindsay Bill pointed to Ronan: "Make time for a good chat."


    Lydia Hirst was originally just showing off. I didn¡¯t expect it to be such a result. She was dumbfounded, but she felt very good about adapting a certain period of her own experience into a movie or TV. She nodded and said, "Okay. , Okay. Aren¡¯t you all in New York all this time? You just moved to my apartment in the Upper East Side. We have time."


    Lindsay Bill did not give her a chance to repent: "Okay! That''s it!"


    Ronan greeted them: "Let''s enter the cinema."


    The Chinese name of the film used to be called "Mean Girl", but the film is obviously not a literal translation. Perhaps it is more appropriate to call it a mean girl.


    The girls headed by Regina George have very bad mouths, belittle others behind their backs, and hold onto small problems.


    According to Lydia Hirst just now, in American middle schools, there are a few "perfect" girls who can call the wind and rain ~ www.novelhall.com~ which is the so-called queen bee. Other girls can use "envious and jealous" towards them. Hate" to describe.


    Girls are also a very complicated creature in this world.


    They can lie in the same bed, they can wear the same lipstick, and they can eat the same apple.


    They can walk hand in hand, go shopping hand in hand, hold hand in class.


    But because of a little inexplicable little thing, it will make trouble, and once adolescent girls become mean, the boys are absolutely beyond the reach.


    From the perspective of a well-experienced adult, this film is a bit naive, even a bit mentally handicapped. I always feel that the heroines are very different. The reasons for conflict and many methods are simply stupid.


    But when I think about my middle school years, I can actually think of many things I don''t want to think about in secondary school. I really want to say that some things are really brain-dead, and even when I think about it, I feel that it is terrible.


    For example, Ronan, remember the most clear brain damage. When he was in junior high school, a male classmate insisted that he was courageous. Ronan asked him to stand under a hornet¡¯s nest to prove his courage. That second guy really stood underneath. , Then Ronan poked the hornet''s nest directly.


    In the end, the two brain-disabled all entered the health room, one was stung by a bee, and the other was beaten by my own Laozi...


    Speaking of which, the second grade girl is more terrifying than the second grade teenager.


    But being young means unlimited possibilities in the future.


    Being young is actually a huge capital. Being young means that ample time has changed from immaturity to maturity. Many people take advantage of their youth and before they have reached the age when they have to mature to be a bad girl or bad boy. .


    When he grows up and matures, he can also act as a prodigal son.


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 Chapter 539： Precise positioning

    For Ronan today, youth is a thing of the past, so he knows that he can''t use his own point of view to look at the success or failure of "Mean Girl", this is not for him at all.


    Youth campus-themed movies have something in common with plasma horror movies. Most of them are bad movies, and good movies are rare.


    Facing the audience of this subject, "Mean Girl" does not need to be compared with classic Hollywood movies, it only needs to be superior in the same genre.


    It can even be said that some of the good films of youth genre and plasma horror films are often found from short ones.


    Therefore, in the comments after the screening, there was a sentence that appropriately reflected the market reaction of "Mean Girl".


    "The best youth campus movie this year!"


    Although the reputation of the film is not very good, it has an advantage in the same type.


    In emaScore''s survey statistics, audiences over 22 years old have very general comments on this film.


    "The character setting is simple and rude, without thinking. The story is too routine and not new."


    "Wasting time, very bad film."


    "This film is really boring, don''t the young people nowadays have no brains?"


    Older people use their own eyes to judge teenagers, and they often see all kinds of brain damage and weirdness. In fact, everyone has such a stage, and young people in reality are often more boring and boring than in movies. moron.


    For example, who would have thought that someone could try to be stupid in that way.


    For example, there is a teacher whose nickname is "Little Toad", and his boring classmates learn to use the name of "Toad" in class.


    For example, a classmate who wants to skip class to go online, asks his deskmate and iron child to find a reason to ask for leave from the class teacher. When the class teacher comes, the same table stands up and reports: his grandma is dead! As a result, the classmates had to escape the class for one morning and had to be turned into two days. A few weeks later, when the classmate''s grandmother came to the school to deliver food in exchange for a meal ticket, the head teacher she saw almost fainted and was so angry!


    Before the age of 20, many people have done brain damage intentionally or unintentionally, I am afraid I can''t count how many.


    Ronan still remembers that when a female biology teacher named Jiao introduced herself for the first time, the boys in the class burst into laughter and were dragged to the playground by the director of the teaching department to run laps...


    The head teacher moved and called the boys in the class for help. After moving, he found that only the outer skin of the thermos was intact, and the boxes containing the plates and bowls were full of debris.


    Later, the school teacher moved and never asked students for help.


    From this point of view, it should not be included in the brain-disabled matters, after all, they did a great thing for the students.


    Young people can do stupid things, and can also be smart.


    The grade director led a group of teachers to check the dormitory, rummaging through boxes and cabinets to remove pillows, what should I do if playing cards and no place to hide? The laundry tub was brought, and things were thrown inside, the smelly torn socks and the dirty rotten trousers were thrown on it, and the washing powder was sprinkled on it, and it was placed at the door. No one would look at it.


    In the middle and second years, it was endless fun to fight with the dormitory, to fight with classmates, and to fight with the teacher even more.


    But the cost of losing is terrible and often unbearable, because you have to call parents.


    Probably in ancient and modern times, this is the teacher''s biggest killer.


    The middle two of the teenagers grew up, and when they looked back at these stupid things, they thought how could I be so stupid at the time?


    But teenagers at this age would never look at it this way, they just think it¡¯s cool.


    Therefore, in the eyes of countless girls, "Mean Girl" is a veritable super cool movie.


    In emaScore''s on-site survey of theater audiences, audiences over 22 years old only gave "Mean Girl" an average "C+" score, while in the audience group under the age of 20, "Mean Girl" had an average score Up to "A"!


    For girls of this age group, the average film score is "A+"!


    "The kind that is well shot in the youth film, many techniques are used, lively and smart!"


    "First of all, the heroine Amanda Seyfried is so beautiful that people can''t help but like it. Second, it can teach girls something."


    "This film made me fall in love with Amanda Seyfried, she is like a textured elf!"


    "The girls in the school are so messy, how can we boys mix up in the future?"


    "Very good youth movie."


    "After watching "Mean Girl", I will focus on the heroine Amanda Seyfried, the daughter in "Hurricane Rescue", the most offensive daughter! Amanda Seyfried was not yet complete Long open, in this movie is really grown up, absolute tyrant! A girl with a dazzling appearance! I finally understand why the traffickers would kidnap her at the risk of being killed."


    Last year, she was the most unpleasant daughter, but now she has grown up and has truly become a star.


    "Hurricane Rescue 2" will start filming soon. This time it''s Amanda Seyfried''s turn to save Liam Neeson. She will be the most unprovoked daughter in the universe!


    In fact, in "Hurricane Rescue", Liam Neeson is the absolute protagonist, and the supporting actress Amanda Seyfried is more like playing soy sauce.


    But in the second part, Amanda Seyfried''s role will be greatly increased, becoming a veritable heroine.


    Ronan has already asked Mrs. Seyfried about this film. The contract was signed at that time. Of course, there is no problem with the return of Amanda Seyfried.


    From "Hurricane Rescue", Ronan naturally thought of another Keanu Keyvis dog that could not be offended. "Quick Chase" seems to be an original movie, and he strives to get the script out and register the copyright this year. Then waited for Keanu Reeves to eat a burger on the street.


    This alternative Hollywood star may be said to live a very free and easy life, or he may be said to live a very depressed life.


    But there is nothing wrong. Keanu Keyves is a man of love and righteousness. In order to perfect his friend Tiger Chen, he does not hesitate to invest and star in a bad film.


    Ronan once read a piece of news about "Quick Chase", because of Keanu Reeves''s dog, his memory is quite deep.


    Keanu Keeves chose to star in "Quick Chase" in the first place, also to help friends. The director of this film Chad Stalski was the stand-in for Keanu Reeves when filming the "The Matrix" series actor.


    It¡¯s also a good idea. The "Quick Hunting" series has become the only work that Keanu Reeves can get in the later period.


    Of course, this kind of film polarization is inevitable.


    But for those who like it, what kind of plot is needed for this kind of film is to make it refreshing! You want my dog''s life, I want your dog''s life!


    As the saying goes, you kill my dog ??and I kill your family!


    This also caters to the appetite of many movie fans in the Internet fast food era.


    "Mean Girl" also caters to the needs of a large audience. The response is not very popular, but it is also very good in terms of box office data.


    On the first day of its release in North America, the film won $11.87 million from 2,840 theaters.


    At the same time, the twentieth-century Fox¡¯s nautical masterpiece "Fighting the Sea", which was screened at the same time, put a dumb gun. This top Hollywood commercial production only got $8.05 million in the box office from 3,201 theaters in the first weekend and three days.


    For a masterpiece whose production cost is close to 120 million US dollars, this is definitely not a good result.


    Moreover, "Furious Sea" is not an original movie without any foundation, it is based on Patrick O''Brien''s famous "Master and Commander: The Other Side of the World".


    In the first-line adaptation of the film, such a poor first-day box office number can already put "Furious Sea Fighting" into the ranks of losers.


    If the box office is not good on the first day, and you want to make a turnaround later, you need a very strong audience reputation as support.


    The audience''s reputation of "Furious Sea" is not bad. The average rating of emaScore theater audience is "A", which is quite rare for commercial films.


    But some movies have good reputation and good quality, but the commercial response is mediocre.


    There are many such films, the most typical one is "Shawshank''s Redemption".


    The turmoil surrounding the word-of-mouth and commerce of this film was really unclear for three days.


    "Furious Sea" is unfortunate and has become this type. Regardless of Rotten Tomatoes, which does not have a particularly big impact on commercial films, one day after the film was released, the IMDB scored 7.7 points and the average score of emaScore theater audiences was "A". No matter how you look at the box office, there should be a big rebound.


    However, on the second day of its release, the box office rebound of "Furious Sea" was less than 10% to $8.77 million.


    Ronan gradually realized at this time that one of the reasons "Furious Sea Fighting" was in trouble might be that the audience was not well positioned.


    This is not a purely commercial popcorn, nor a movie with profound practical significance. It is a nautical theme, and it is not as lively and interesting as "Pirates of the Caribbean", on the contrary it is a bit heavy.


    For such a film, the investment is low and the effect cannot be produced, and the investment is high and it is difficult to recover the cost.


    Twentieth Century Fox seems to be very superstitious about the appeal of Russell Crowe but the audience seems to be tired of this Oscar actor.


    With its precise audience positioning, "Mean Girl" still firmly overwhelmed the "Furious Sea" on the second day of its release, and reported $12.88 million that day.


    Therefore, after three days of the weekend, "Mean Girl" directly sat on the top of the box office champion for $32.11 million.


    In second place is not the newly released "Frath of the Sea", the second week of the release of "Christmas Elf" broke out with amazing vitality, with a box office revenue of 26.32 million US dollars, ranked runner-up at the box office.


    The newly opened "Fighting Sea" can only be ranked third. Compared with the huge investment, the first weekend box office was only 24.51 million US dollars.


    Twentieth Century Fox did not give up on this, and has publicly announced that "Furious Sea" will participate in this Oscar competition.


    Just when the weekend box office statistics were released, a figure from Wall Street quietly found Ronan.

 Chapter 540： Goldman Sachs

    In the reception room of the hotel, Avi Allard, the current CEO of Marvel Comics, introduced Ronan to a middle-aged man who came with him.


    "Ronan, this is Lloyd Blankfein, the president and chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs." Avi Allard said with a smile: "Lloyd, this is Ronan Anderson, Relativity Entertainment Group Boss."


    While Avi-Allard introduced, Ronan looked at Lloyd Blankfein calmly. This man had an old face and it was difficult to tell people to judge his actual age. His big, tall nose seemed a bit Jewish. The characteristic of the descent, the bald skull has a Mediterranean hairstyle for successful people.


    Calm, sophisticated, shrewd...


    Ronan quietly made a judgment, of course the biggest judgment is still - this turned out to be a member of the Goldman Sachs Group!


    As for what Goldman Sachs Group is, people who know a little about the investment industry and Wall Street know it well. This is one of the five major investment banks, providing a wide range of investment, consulting and financial services to the world.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Lloyd Blankfein smiled genially: "I have long heard that Hollywood has produced a great producer, but I have never met. I can see you today. , Also met my big wish."


    Ronan shook hands with Lloyd Blankfein and said, "Mr. Blackfein is a senior in the business world. The achievement I made is not worth mentioning."


    What did the people at Goldman Sachs ask him for? Ronan couldn''t avoid guessing in his mind, and soon he had an answer, probably related to investment.


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled and said, "Mr. Anderson is too humble. I am at your age and I still look for work everywhere."


    Avi-Allard said suddenly: "Ronan, Lloyd, you talk, I have something to do, go out and make a call."


    Ronan and Lloyd Blankfein both understand that Avi Allard doesn''t want to get involved in their affairs, this is actively avoiding them.


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled and nodded: "Avi, please."


    Ronan glanced at Avi-Allard, who took out his mobile phone and left the hotel reception room.


    "Mr. Anderson." Lloyd Blankfein said sincerely: "Congratulations to your company for another movie that has sold out at the box office."


    Ronan responded politely: "Thank you." He didn''t want to go in circles, so he asked directly: "Mr. Blankfein..."


    "Lloyd." Lloyd Blankfein emphasized: "Call me Lloyd."


    Ronan is kind and good: "Lloyd, are you here today on behalf of the Goldman Sachs Group? Are you looking for me?


    Lloyd Blankfein was a little surprised Ronan was straightforward, adjusted his language a little, and said: "I am here on behalf of Goldman Sachs to help Relativity Entertainment Group."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Help the Relativity Entertainment Group?"


    "I got a news some time ago." Lloyd Blankfein shook the bright Mediterranean, said: "When the French Vivendi Group sold Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, your Relativity Entertainment Group competed with NBC. ."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It is true, but Relativity Entertainment lost."


    Lloyd Blankfein looked at Ronan and asked, "Did your company lose in the bid?"


    "Yes." Ronan could not deny: "Relativistic Entertainment bid far below NBC."


    Lloyd Blankfein said with profound meaning: "If you could get Universal Pictures Entertainment Group at that time, Relativity Entertainment would already be Hollywood''s top entertainment company."


    Ronan is not without regrets: "I also feel it is a pity, the future may not be such a good opportunity again."


    "If so?" Lloyd Blankfein seemed to have fully grasped the initiative step by step: "There will be such a good opportunity in the future, with the strength and funds of relativity entertainment, can you seize it?"


    Ronan said calmly: "There is also a possibility that in the future, Relativity Entertainment will no longer need this kind of opportunity because it has developed itself."


    "That also requires a lot of funds!" Lloyd Blankfein followed closely: "Goldman Sachs Group can become the financial provider of Relativity Entertainment Group and is willing to develop together with Relativity Entertainment."


    Turning sideways, intercepting behind, plus timely rescue, one set after another, these words from this Goldman Sachs executive''s mouth could not be more beautiful.


    But no matter how beautiful it is, there is only one purpose.


    Ronan asked directly: "Goldman Sachs wants to invest in Relativity Entertainment?"


    Lloyd Blankfein asked: "Does Relativity Entertainment do not need financial support?"


    "No need at the moment." Ronan''s answer was beyond Lloyd Blankfein''s expectation: "Film is a high-risk investment, but the full-line profit of a successful film is quite considerable. A successful film. It can often bring huge returns, and how many successful movies under the Relativity Entertainment Group?"


    He smiled and said: "Lloyd, it is true that the Relativity Entertainment Group has a large cash reserve and currently has no shortage of funds."


    Lloyd Blankfein knew that it would not go so smoothly, smiled, and asked: "Can''t Relativity Entertainment be a first-tier company like the Big Six in Hollywood?"


    Ronan smiled without saying a word. After a while, he said, "Want to be in that rank is not only a question of funds, but not all of funds." He didn''t want to explain too much about Hollywood''s internal affairs to outsiders. Speaking of it, I didn''t know it clearly for a while, and simply said: "Lloyd, I am very grateful for the kindness of Goldman Sachs, but in terms of Relativity Entertainment, Goldman Sachs appeared a bit late."


    Lloyd Blankfein didn''t quite understand the meaning of the words: "Me and Goldman Sachs appeared a bit late?"


    Ronan bluntly said: "A few months ago, when Relativity Entertainment intended to acquire Universal Pictures Entertainment Group, it asked Goldman Sachs for help in financing, but Goldman Sachs clearly refused."


    "Sorry." Lloyd Blankfein didn''t seem to be pretending: "I didn''t know this happened."


    Ronan carefully observed it and felt that what Lloyd Blankfein said should be the truth. If you think about it carefully, this possibility is also great. Goldman Sachs is a partner company. The internal situation is extremely complicated, and the strength and will are scattered. inevitable.


    He sighed lightly: "The opportunity to use tens of billions of dollars of funds has been missed by Relativity Entertainment. At present, Relativity Entertainment does not lack funds. You should have heard that Relativity Entertainment has broad financing channels, which are comparable to island countries, South Korea, India, and Germany. It has close cooperation with many investment groups such as South Africa."


    When Goldman Sachs finds potential investment targets, it will definitely conduct investigation and analysis, and Lloyd Blankfein naturally knows this.


    In this respect, the Goldman Sachs Group did appear a bit late, and it has already allowed its overseas counterparts to take the lead.


    But Lloyd Blankfein also has a killer: "Ronan, Goldman Sachs is very sincere." He suddenly tentatively said: "Goldman Sachs is willing to exchange $1 billion for 30% of your company''s shares."


    The Goldman Sachs Group¡¯s most optimistic assessment of Relativity Entertainment, the entire company is valued at US$2 billion to US$25. This is due to the fact that Relativity Entertainment has more movies at the box office this year, with US$1 billion in exchange for 30%. The transaction of shares is very cost-effective for Relativity Entertainment no matter how it looks.


    Such an investment and such an offer are indeed very sincere. Ronan admits this. Goldman Sachs clearly sees the future development of Relativity Entertainment. With a billion US dollars and 30% of the shares, it is about to equate Relativity Entertainment with Hollywood''s top six standards are up.


    Regardless of the value of Universal Pictures more than 10 billion US dollars, that is the total value of many businesses such as film and television production and distribution, music production and distribution, game development and Universal Studios.


    The Big Six in Hollywood, the value of film and television companies alone is now worth six or seven billion dollars in this era.


    If you change to someone else, you might agree, but Ronan doesn''t want to agree.


    First of all, with the support of the Pacific Investment Foundation''s frequent financing, Relativity Entertainment does not lack funds in a short period of time.


    Secondly and most importantly, Ronan believes that this cannot truly reflect the value of Relativity Entertainment, such as the huge copyright system currently owned by Relativity Entertainment.


    Among other things, the movie rights of Hasbro''s two major toy series and Marvel''s Avengers series are in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Before it was made into a movie, the value of these copyrights was not much higher than the transaction price when they were taken, but what is the real value?


    Ronan slowly stretched out two fingers: "Two billion dollars, 15% of the shares! This is the limit I can accept."


    Lloyd Blankfein''s face changed a bit, and then he returned to normal again. This appetite was not only big, but also too big!


    Without internal company discussions, Lloyd Blankfein can make a decision: "Mr. Anderson, such a request lacks sincerity in cooperation."


    This is indeed lack of sincerity, but Ronan believes that the theory of relativity entertainment is worth this price.


    Similar to this kind of investment cooperation, of course, I want you Relativity Entertainment has developed to the present, and it has a certain degree of stress resistance.


    In the future, Relativity Entertainment will inevitably absorb foreign investment, but not now.


    Today''s Relativity Entertainment has just completed its platform and started to get involved in first-line commercial productions, and the value reflected is not high.


    Lloyd Blankfein shook his head secretly, and said: "Even a big investment bank like Goldman Sachs cannot get a billion dollars out anytime. I missed this opportunity. If Relativity Entertainment wants to cooperate with Goldman Sachs next time , We are powerless."


    "Actually, I really want to cooperate with Goldman Sachs Group." Ronan did not give up: "Lloyd, you think my price is excessive, but I think it is reasonable."


    Seeing that Lloyd Blankfein was about to refute, Ronan said first: "We can put aside these disputes and work together from another angle."


    Lloyd Blankfein felt that this young man was too difficult to deal with, and wondered: "Which angle to change?"


    .

 Chapter 541： Amazing value

    The reception room was quiet, as if it had fallen into silence for a while. Lloyd Blankfein looked at Ronan and found that he couldn''t figure out the young man''s mind.


    Most entrepreneurs want to develop their companies and desperately pursue the support of investment banks.


    According to the assessment of Goldman Sachs Group, Ronan Anderson is also in the entrepreneurial stage, but his calm and shrewdness far exceeds that of his peers.


    He seems to believe that he can make the company bigger without the support of investment banks.


    But when you think about it, it seems that relativity entertainment has developed in this way.


    From a video tape production company with little value at all, in just five or six years, it has grown into one of the few large entertainment group companies in Hollywood today.


    Even if you talk about the film business alone, you can break hands with the bottom-ranking companies among the six major Hollywood companies.


    Perhaps it was these that gave him ample confidence.


    Ronan doesn''t have much good feelings about Goldman Sachs, including other colleagues on Wall Street, which are commonly referred to as vampires, and of course he has no dislikes. This is a normal product of commercial development.


    They have huge funds for corporate development, and how to handle financing and benefit distribution is the primary issue for cooperation with investment banks.


    Taking the entire Relativity Entertainment Group to cooperate with investment banks is at least inappropriate at this stage.


    However, there is a company that wants to grow bigger and needs a huge amount of funds, and it is impossible to complete the blood transfusion based on relativity entertainment alone.


    Ronan spoke slowly and asked, "Lloyd, have you heard of Netflix, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment?"


    Lloyd Blankfein nodded slightly: "Which company is mainly engaged in Internet DVD rental and sales? Has it recently launched video and Internet social functions?"


    Although he doesn''t know much about these new businesses, Lloyd Blankfein has seen some of them from the Goldman Sachs survey report.


    Luo Nan said: "This company is developing rapidly, and its business is completely independent of Relativity Entertainment. The development of Internet companies is different from that of film and television companies. The return on investment requires a longer cycle."


    Lloyd Blankfein did not say anything, but agreed with Ronan''s point of view. How many of these Internet companies are profitable today? Wall Street invests in them, focusing more on the future.


    Nowadays, even the conservative investor can be sure that the future belongs to the era of the Internet.


    "Since last year, Netflix''s business volume has increased sharply." Ronan said unhurriedly: "In the second half of this year, Netflix has newly launched video and social functions, and there will be new businesses next year."


    Hearing this, Lloyd Blankfein couldn''t help asking: "Do you want Goldman Sachs to invest in Netflix?"


    Ronan considered it for a moment and said, "I want to run Netflix''s IPO financing."


    "I understand." Lloyd Blankfein nodded: "Working with Goldman Sachs?"


    Ronan spread his hand and said: "Goldman Sachs Group is one of the largest investment banks on Wall Street and the ideal partner for cooperation."


    Lloyd Blankfein hesitated to say, "Netflix..." He finally said, "I don''t know much about your company."


    Ronan simply said: "Let me just say a number. Netflix currently has more than 12.5 million registered users, and this number is increasing at a rate of more than 100,000 every week."


    Lloyd Blankfein took a breath: "More than 12.5 million registered users?"


    The number of users is quite astonishing. Amazon, which has been listed and whose stock price is rising steadily, seems to be at this level, right?


    "Netflix will launch a new business next year, which is as attractive as Netflix sharing today." Ronan looked at Lloyd Blankfein and found that he did not know Netflix very well, but Simply put: "By this time next year, the most conservative estimate of the number of registered users of Netflix will be close to 18 million."


    He slowly said: "On the Internet, users are the foundation of everything. We all know that the future is an era of the Internet. Our lives, work, and social interactions cannot be separated from the Internet. On the Internet, Netflix has already walked In front of everyone, I am very confident that no other company will surpass Netflix in this respect within at least 20 years."


    Anyway, he doesn''t have to pay taxes. Ronan said with peace of mind: "Furthermore, Netflix is ??deriving many new functions based on its existing business. I can''t elaborate on it. It is a trade secret.


    Lloyd Blankfein was thinking in silence. After half a minute, he said: "Ronan, I know your Netflix...No, Goldman Sachs doesn¡¯t know enough about your Netflix, I I cannot give you any answer."


    The over 10 million users represent amazing value. Lloyd Blankfein is very clear about this: "But I can tell you that Goldman Sachs will conduct a preliminary inspection of Netflix, and we also hope to cooperate with Netflix. Cooperation, Goldman Sachs has very rich experience in IPO operations, and we have a foundation for cooperation."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I hope we have a chance to cooperate."


    Lloyd Blankfein stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "I also hope that Goldman Sachs can join forces with your company."


    Ronan gave him all the contact information of Mark Randolph and Robert Iger before Lloyd Blankfein left. Netflix is ??already preparing for the listing. The preparation period is as short as one year. This is very normal for several years.


    If we can cooperate with the Goldman Sachs Group, this process is bound to speed up.


    But it will not be listed before 2005 at the earliest. Netflix needs time to develop new business and show its strength in order to give people confidence in investment in the future.


    As for the equity of Netflix after listing, Ronan''s idea is to follow Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios.


    In other words, even if Netflix is ??IPO, it must be under the control of him and Relativity Entertainment.


    After sending off Lloyd Blankfein, Ronan just wanted to call Robert Iger. After all, Robert Iger is more professional in the operation of the company, but Avi Allard, who went out to make a long phone call, suddenly Appeared again.


    "Sit down, Avi." Ronan greeted warmly in the reception room, "I thought you were gone."


    Avi-Allard said: "There is something I want to talk to you." As the number of interactions between the two parties increases and they become acquainted with each other, he first explained briefly: "I have asked Goldman Sachs for a comment. Wei Comic¡¯s investment, so I knew Lloyd Blankfein. He suddenly found me yesterday. As the referrer you met, he was all from the New York business district. I can¡¯t refuse, but don¡¯t care too much. I''m just introducing you to each other."


    Ronan will naturally not make decisions about the company casually because of Avi Arad''s existence, but he is more concerned about another point in Avi Arad''s words: "Did you get investment from Goldman Sachs?"


    Avi-Allard shook his head slowly: "No, Goldman Sachs believes that Marvel has no investment value, because any superhero copyright that is a bit well-known is not in Marvel''s hands."


    As he spoke, he looked at Ronan, and now he was sure of one thing, that he was completely entertained by the theory of relativity.


    After the success of the "Spider-Man" movie, if Marvel Comics mortgages loans to banks or investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, the copyrights of those superheroes can definitely exchange more funds, and hundreds of millions of dollars are not impossible.


    Ronan tentatively asked: "Marvel comics are not doing well?"


    This is not a secret, Avi-Allard nodded very simply: "It won''t go bankrupt, but it''s not much better."


    "Is that so?" Ronan said casually, "Avi, have you ever thought that in this era, the entertainment industry is developing towards a group, and the strong alliance is the right way. Marvel comics may be looking for A collaborator."


    Avi-Allard is not a fool, and asked, "Who is it for? Who wants to work with Marvel Comics? Ronan, is your Relativity Entertainment Group?"


    Ronan smiled: "If you are willing to join the Relativity Entertainment Group, I personally raise my hands to welcome it."


    Avi-Allard sighed: "It''s not for me to decide."


    Some words should be enough, Ronan turned to ask: "By the way, did you just say something is wrong with me?"


    "Something is very important to tell you." Avi-Allard said very seriously: "I have a request. The Marvel superheroes in the hands of Shahai Entertainment must be careful when adapting the movie!"


    Ronan looked at Avi-Allard, the CEO of Marvel Comics, with less hair and brighter forehead than when he met last time.


    In this era, Marvel comics are really tough.


    A very handsome middle-aged uncle, he was stunned into a Mediterranean greasy man.


    Seeing that Ronan did not respond, Avi-Allard quickly said: "After the success of "Spider-Man", I thought the era of Marvel has come, but that is an illusion after all. Peter Parker is Marvel¡¯s most popular super Heroes do not have universal meaning."


    Ronan sighed secretly The one who urged him to quickly adapt the film two years ago was Avi-Allard, and now it is also Avi-Allard, the CEO of Marvel Comics, who is said to be prudent. It''s really hard to do.


    "This year, Marvel has two superhero movies that have failed." Avi-Allard seemed to lose most of his energy at once: "The word-of-mouth and box office of "The Courage" all lost! The word-of-mouth and box office of "The Hulk" All lost too!"


    He was extremely distressed: "It''s fine if "Dare to Dare" fails. After all, it is not a first-line superhero, but the failure of "Hulk" has hit Marvel too much. The current Marvel comics can''t afford to experience another miserable failure. Hit."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Avi, I have always been a fan of Marvel, and I understand what you are saying. Here, I can assure you that if you are not sure, Shahai Entertainment will not start. Marvel superhero movie project."


    Avi Allard said sincerely, "Thank you! Ronan, thank you for your support."


    Ronan made a polite statement. Of course, Shahai Entertainment will not quickly launch the Avengers plan, otherwise Marvel Comics is very likely to change the predicament, which is inconsistent with the plan of Relativity Entertainment.

 Chapter 542： Deadly magic

    The next day, Ronan made a special trip to visit Goldman Sachs Group and Marvel Comics. The former has not yet started to investigate Netflix, so naturally he will not reply.


    Compared with a few years ago, the latter has not changed significantly, and will not go bankrupt, but it has not developed much, and is not dead or alive.


    To be precise, Marvel comics are just taking their roots, and most of their income comes from "Spider-Man" and "X-Men".


    Ronan bought out the copyright of those superheroes at the time. It seemed that Marvel Comics had the funds to continue to maintain and develop again, but to some extent sold off his future.


    Of course, there are infinite possibilities in the future, and no one can guarantee that Marvel comics will not appear in the situation of Hedong and Hexi for thirty years.


    After returning to Los Angeles, Ronan called Robert Iger, went to San Francisco together, and stayed at Netflix''s headquarters for three full days.


    Afterwards, the specific cooperation with Goldman Sachs or other companies, and the operation and listing in the next few years, are all responsible for Mark Randolph and Robert Iger.


    Taking advantage of the time before Thanksgiving, Ronan¡¯s crews turned around. Both "The Wedding Proud" and "Wonderful Night at the Museum" have entered the filming stage; "Resident Evil 2", "Underworld 2" and "Reaper" The sequel movies such as ¡°Here Comes 3¡± have all been produced, and Embassy Pictures is formulating a publicity and distribution plan; ¡°Dawn of the Living Dead¡± and ¡°When Happiness Comes Knock¡± have finished filming and have just started post-production; Preparations for "Chain Saw" are about to be completed, and shooting will begin soon.


    In addition, Ronan came to Warner Studios to watch the post-production of "Batman: Hour of War".


    "The hue is darker! Yes! Don''t use bright colors!"


    With Ronan¡¯s support, Christopher Nolan got the right to speak in post-production. In the post-production room, he said to the staff at the Da Vinci color table: "Even in the daytime, don¡¯t have sunshine, brother. Tan has always been shrouded in a gloomy blue-black tone!"


    Jessica Felton, who is preparing for the second two films of "Pirates of the Caribbean," and the post-production producer Jessica Felton came with Ronan. She folded her **** and whispered to Ronan: "Director Nolan Dark tones are very addictive."


    Ronan nodded: "This is the style of the film that I and him decided at the beginning of the project."


    Jessica Felton asked: "Why?"


    Ronan said softly: "Because this style matches the simple folk style Gotham."


    "Simple folk style? Gotham?" Jessica Felton couldn''t help smiling: "What a simple folk style Gotham City."


    Ronan smiled: "The folks are simple and honest, and the talents come from Arkham..."


    Jessica Felton had to admire: "This description is too accurate."


    After a period of work, Christopher Nolan came over and chatted with Ronan for a while. Jessica Felton was not familiar with Christopher Nolan, but just served as an audience.


    "I have asked Jonathan to start writing the next script."


    Since the first "Moment of War" was not released, Christopher Nolan was not very confident in some of the entire series, saying: "Can the audience accept such a crazy character?"


    Ronan said calmly: "Infinitely raise his IQ and make him look omnipotent. Such a villain, if well shaped, is even more attractive than the protagonist."


    Christopher Nolan nodded: "I hope so." He changed the subject: "Recently, Jonathan had an idea about the magic that prevailed in the Victorian period. I think it''s not bad. After letting him finish the second script, just Write it down."


    Ronan said without hesitation: "The script is complete, let me see first."


    "Of course." Christopher Nolan said directly: "Are we a partner, we must give you priority."


    Ronan can roughly guess that what Christopher Nolan said should be the "Fatal Magic".


    "How was the post-production?" Ronan asked.


    Christopher Nolan said: "It will be completed before the end of this year, and Warner Bros. plans to release it in June next year." He said with concern: "I heard that there will be a lot of large-scale productions on Relativity Entertainment next year. on."


    Ronan nodded: "Don''t worry, I will let Embassy Pictures coordinate the schedule."


    Christopher Nolan glanced at his watch: "I want to continue working."


    Ronan said goodbye: "I''m leaving now, please call me if you have any questions."


    "I will." Christopher Nolan looked at Ronan with gratitude in his eyes.


    Although Ronan served as the first producer of the crew, he basically delegated power to him, and he took a lot of pressure from Warner Bros.


    Christopher Nolan knew very well that there were some executives within Warner Bros. and DC Comics who had very big objections to his shots and wanted to intervene several times, but Ronan successfully persuaded Charles Rowan and the two teamed up. He carried it down.


    "Batman: Hour of War" is successful, and everything is easy to say. If it fails, Christopher Nolan feels that he will be ashamed of the trust in Ronan.


    Out of the post-production room, Jessica Felton asked curiously: "Ronan, do you trust and optimistic about Director Nolan?"


    Ronan told the truth: "Batman is the most suitable theme for Christopher Nolan. When the two come together, it''s like gasoline meets a flame, which will burn a raging fire."


    Jessica Felton also trusted Ronan''s vision and said: "A good director is indeed worthy of trust."


    The two went out of the office building together and walked towards the studio¡¯s gate. Jessica Felton asked again: ¡°I met Lindsay Bill a few days ago. I heard her say that you are operating a social reality. Significant items?"


    Ronan said: "I just finished the script and haven''t started operation yet."


    Jessica Felton was a little curious: "Socially relevant? It''s not like your style."


    Ronan said dissatisfied: "Jesse, you are a person with technical pursuits, and I am also a person with artistic pursuits!"


    "Okay." Jessica Felton shrugged, shaking the mountain: "Actually, I also have artistic pursuits. Can I read the script?"


    Ronan said: "You have time to entertain the theory of relativity. If I''m not here, you ask Connie to give it to you."


    After leaving Warner Studios, the two got in the same car. Ronan told the driver David to go to the airport and said, "Did you bring all your luggage?"


    Jessica Felton nodded: "Take it well, I am not demanding. Rosario is not a deserted Mexican town in the past few years. In recent years, Hollywood crews have frequently filmed there, which has promoted commercial development. You can buy everything there."


    She is going to work on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew in Rosario, not only to prepare for post-production, but also to take over George Clint as the producer.


    As the CEO of Sandsea Entertainment, George Clint cannot stay in Mexico for a long time. After several years of experience, Jessica Felton is a good candidate to succeed.


    "The crew is not very peaceful." Ronan specifically urged: "Little actors have become big stars, each with their own ideas, there will inevitably be conflicts, especially Johnny Depp, his often have some very different The idea is not the kind of person who follows the rules."


    After all, Jessica Felton had served as the post-producer of "The Curse of the Black Pearl" and had a certain understanding of the crew, and said, "I will pay attention."


    Ronan added, ¡°I¡¯ve never worried about your technical ability. Even if you don¡¯t, as long as you give you some time, you will always be proficient at the fastest speed. But the producer needs more than technology. There are even more important organizational and coordination capabilities."


    Jessica Felton knew that this was a key point of her career, and said with a smile: "It''s really not possible, I can still ask you for help."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing. When Rolls-Royce Phantom came to the airport gate, he personally sent Jessica Felton into the terminal building. He kept watching her go through the security check before returning to the car.


    The job of a producer is not easy to do, especially for female producers.


    The status of women in Hollywood is actually the same as that of society as a whole. It is much harder than men to make a career in an important position.


    Well-known female filmmakers in Hollywood can count them with almost one hand.


    It is extremely rare for women like Shirley Lansing to sit at the top six helms in Hollywood.


    Thanksgiving Day in 2003 is approaching, and the North American film market has entered another period of the year with the most intense competition except for the summer vacation.


    Award-winning films began to be screened one after another, and various activities and plans for the award season were rapidly launched. Even the Embassy Pictures is frequently creating momentum for "Lost in Tokyo".


    This film will be the key award project of Embassy Pictures in this awards season.


    On the weekend before Thanksgiving, another heavyweight movie was released, and the "The Matrix" series produced and released by Warner Bros. hit twice a year.


    Following the "The Matrix 2: Reloading" released in May, "The Matrix 3: Matrix Revolution" was officially released In addition, the British film "True Love First" released by Universal Pictures was also released at the same time. ".


    This love movie that gathers almost all the stars in the UK today can be described as a work full of ambitions, but it also brings more British flavors, which directly leads to a general response in the North American market, with only less than 7 million US dollars in the box office in the first weekend.


    The market response of "The Matrix 3: Matrix Revolution" was unexpected. Warner Bros. was too impatient. For this kind of sequel, the fastest can only be released one sequel a year, only half a year, two sequels It was released one after another...


    Moreover, the Shinto Taoism in the second part also made "The Matrix" fade away from the halo accumulated in the first part.


    This sequel only received $48.4 million during the opening weekend, which is a remarkable step backward.


    "Mean Girl", which entered its second weekend screening, became the first choice for many teenagers to watch movies. The box office of 21.1 million US dollars the following weekend not only made the film only one place behind, it became the second only to "The Matrix 3" in the box office. The film¡¯s total box office has pushed over 50 million U.S. dollars, with a cumulative total of 58.9 million U.S. dollars.

 Chapter 543： Kill invisible

    For movie fans, the first film of "The Matrix" was very shocking. The film was considered too cool to have friends, but in the second film of "Reloading", the Wachowski brothers obviously strengthened the philosophical part, but ignored it. The key reason why the audience likes this film is that it is cool and cool!


    As a result, fans have not yet digested the second part. In just six months, the more philosophical "Matrix Revolution" has come again.


    There are some fans who love in-depth watching, but most of the viewers are dumbfounded. More viewers will not buy the "Matrix Revolution" account at all in the first weekend. When various word-of-mouth responses come out, they find that it is a A movie like "Reloaded", instead of the first one they liked so cool as not friends, they chose to give up.


    The audience''s expectations were too high, and the latter two were seriously inconsistent with the audience''s expectations. Two sequels were launched in a short time, causing serious aesthetic fatigue.


    One more thing that cannot be ignored is that soft kung fu fights are no longer popular. Even after the various kung fu dances in films such as "Charlie Dang", kung fu has gradually become a poisonous point in Hollywood action movies.


    CinemaScore predicts that the movie''s North American box office will be around 130 million US dollars based on the predictions of "The Matrix 3: Matrix Revolution" published by the theater audience.


    This is simply unimaginable, not even half of "Reloaded".


    The Wachowski brothers can be said to be the peak of their debut, and then actively chose to fall into the ditch until they became the Wachowski sisters, and did not climb out.


    The "The Matrix" trilogy is a typical example of successful sci-fi movies at the turn of the century, but in Ronan''s eyes, it is also the experience and lessons that the producers must learn in shooting and producing commercial movies.


    Mysticism and excessive philosophical thinking seem to bring so-called depth to the film, but it also kills the film''s acceptance.


    The halo of the first part receded, but what was left was a piece of chicken feathers.


    "Neither did I expect that "The Matrix" had a dismal ending."


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, George Clint said to Ronan with regret: "Don''t think I was very old at the time, but the first film made me fascinated. How can the movie be so good? Who would have thought that the second and third parts..."


    It seems a little bit distressed, more regrettable, George Clint shook his head straight.


    Ronan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said: "If philosophical thinking and humanistic thinking are controlled within a reasonable range, commercial films will bloom infinitely attractive. But too much abuse, the consequences are unimaginable, and even..."


    He smiled and shook his head: "For commercial films, it is ten times more terrifying than Michael Bay''s abuse and explosion."


    George Clint deeply agrees with Ronan''s view: "The explosion of abuse can attract many audiences, but once the philosophical and humanistic thinking is abused, mainstream audiences will leave the theater one after another."


    "This point deserves our attention." Ronan changed to a more comfortable sitting position: "We will operate more and more large-scale commercial films in the future. We would rather have more explosions than excessive philosophical thinking."


    George Clint said: "Understand, we are a film company, not a director."


    The director can have an author''s style, and the film company can also consider the author''s style, but it must not be put in the first place.


    Ronan put down his tea cup and said, "Did you read the latest script written by Lindsay Bill?"


    "Look, it''s still a double ending." George Clint said bluntly: "I think the second ending is better. The heroine continues to live happily in New York. It is very interesting and the audience may also like it."


    Ronan nodded: "I think so too. But after the director is in place, we still need to listen to the director''s opinion after the director is in place. This type of film is different from a pure commercial film. The director''s style is very important."


    George Clint asked: "Do you have the right director to choose?"


    Ronan said directly: "This is a typical female subject. At first, I thought Sofia Coppola would be a good choice, but the style of the film tends to be dark, and there is even some irony, Sofia Coppola''s style. Not suitable, I think David Fincher is good."


    George Clint thought for a while, and said: "There is no problem with David Fincher''s style, but there is one thing. Since the famous film "The Seven Deadly Sins", David Fincher''s film author style is too strong and commercial Not a success, such as "Fight Club"."


    "This is also my doubt." Ronan''s left index finger slowly tapped the armrest of the sofa: "But I can''t think of a more suitable director than David Fincher. If this project is handed over to a new director, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve what I want. The desired effect."


    George Clint added: "As you can see from the script and your goal plan, this film requires proficient director skills, especially the style and key plot processing. The director¡¯s ability is very sophisticated. I suggest not Use the new director."


    Ronan agreed with George Clint and said: "I will find a time to talk to David Fincher in person, and see what he thinks first."


    As for Steven Soderbergh who had been considered, Ronan automatically ruled it out. The bald director''s personal style is even stronger.


    Dark-style movies, especially those with a bit of irony in the dark, feel that David Fincher is more appropriate.


    The script currently has two endings. The first ending is that the heroine dies while struggling. This is undoubtedly very consistent with the mainstream value orientation. The bad guys who succeeded by illegal means certainly cannot have a good ending.


    But the second ending is an irony of mainstream values ??and the American dream.


    Even, which kind of ending will cause the style of the movie to be completely different.


    In the second ending, the heroine lives in the super metropolis of New York, which is more successful than most people in the world, and also achieved success through her own efforts. After all, it is impossible to rely solely on the top of this line. It takes a lot of hard work to achieve success when the dead fish lies...


    Just work hard to achieve success.


    It''s really an American dream.


    Ronan even imagined that the most interesting and spoof situation would be to let this film be screened together with "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and screened in the theater at the same time, allowing the audience to experience two completely different American dreams.


    It is absolutely interesting to think about the reaction of the audience and the media.


    Of course, this result is very likely to be that both films collapsed and ended in a terrible defeat.


    From the standpoint of investors and producers, Ronan can only treat these as bad tastes and cannot really do that.


    After all, he is not only responsible for his own investment and company, but also for all the creative staff who have worked **** the crew.


    As for whether the style of the second ending will be accepted by no one, Ronan is not very worried. In fact, how many people believe that the American dream is beautiful, and how many people see through the hypocrisy of the American dream.


    There are many successful films that satirize mainstream values, and this satire does not touch those red-line values, such as discrimination, such as feminism.


    If a movie satirizes these, it is purely one''s own death.


    In fact, from the mid-to-late 1990s, the American dream has gradually fallen to the same status as the Washington authorities in the minds of a large number of audiences.


    To a certain extent, "American Beauty" can be regarded as this type of film.


    David Fincher has directed many such movies. The irony of family marriage in "The Lost Lovers" is almost flying to the sky. From the beginning to the end, the film reflects a theme-the power of marriage. Murder is invisible!


    The heroine has a line that is impressive, saying that the whole society sympathizes with pregnant women. Is it rare for pregnant women? Isn''t it just lie down and score with both legs...


    The box office and word-of-mouth of this movie exploded at the same time. While the style was dark to full-bodied, it also made people extremely happy to watch.


    I don¡¯t know how many people, when they see the heroine played by Pei Chunhua appearing in the second half, they will keep laughing...


    Perhaps this is where David Fincher''s skill lies.


    Ronan thought of this and decided to let someone contact David Fincher to talk to the unique director in person.


    The value of David Fincher does not lie in a movie. If you can cooperate, you can make "The Lost Lover" after filming this one.


    And Netflix.


    Once Netflix streaming really came into the eyes of most people, it was also because of the TV series "House of Cards" led by David Fincher.


    It seemed to be an adaptation work. Ronan had thought about it a long time ago, but he couldn''t find the original work. He vaguely remembered that the original work was an old work, it was born long ago, but which one it was, I couldn''t find it.


    President Kinoshita and other key actors have all inquired about, and neither has it.


    Ronan hasn''t given up on searching for the original work for the time being, because once copyright entanglement occurs in the future, it will be even more troublesome.


    In the following time, Ronan asked about the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean", such as such a sequel film with a guaranteed success, he rarely participated directly in the work of the crew.


    "It''s not bad overall, but with the huge success of the first movie the actors became stars."


    George Clint didn''t hide it, telling the truth: "The interpersonal relationship of the crew has become very delicate, and management is not as easy as it was in the first film, especially Johnny Depp, which can sometimes cause headaches."


    Ronan asked concerned: "Jesse is okay, right?"


    George Clint said: "The problem shouldn''t be big, and there is a production manager. She doesn''t have to worry too much about the daily work of the crew. She is more in control of the overall situation. Jessie''s technical ability has nothing to say, as long as the interpersonal relationship is handled well. The crew will run smoothly."


    Ronan nodded: "Even though Jesse is a technology madman, she has very high IQ and EQ. I believe in her ability."


    A woman who can live her life into her ideal is absolutely extraordinary.


    Ronan looked at the time and said, "I''ll go to the animation studio to check it out. Keep busy."


    Leaving George Clint''s office, Ronan went to Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio on the same floor to check the progress of several cartoons.

 Chapter 544： Want to dream

    In the small drawing room of the animation studio, strange language matched with the minions on the screen, babbled at a very fast speed, mixed with Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, etc. , There are even extremely rare Latin words, making it difficult for people to understand what they are talking about.


    Ronan took it very seriously. This is an animated short film about the origin of the Minions. It is basically finished, with only a little finishing work left.


    With his direct participation, the little yellow man will form a complete villain worldview, instead of eating a book and making changes after "Despicable Me" became popular.


    To a certain extent, this will also be a movie universe.


    The short film tells in detail the origin of the little yellow people and their transition from the birth age to modern times.


    Minions were originally single-celled creatures in the ocean. They were born with the instinct to chase bullies and powerhouses. They followed stronger creatures to land, followed by dinosaurs, primitives, ancient Egyptians, and so on.


    In the Dark Ages, the Minions have a new bully owner¡ªEarl Dracula.


    After successfully damaging Count Dracula, they mingled with Napoleon Bonaparte.


    In short, the boss that the Minions follow in the short film did not end well, all ended in accidental death.


    Ichthyosaur was trampled to death by Tyrannosaurus rex; Tyrannosaurus rex fell into volcanic magma and burned to death; primitive people were eaten by bears; Egyptian pharaohs were crushed to death by pyramids; vampires were turned into ashes by exposure to the sun due to the mistake of the minions; Napoleon-Bonaparte was killed The minion¡¯s shelling hit...


    Most people can''t be the boss of the minions.


    The short film ends when the little yellow man is chased into the ice sheet and disappears into the long ice and snow.


    "This is the end and the beginning."


    Chris Leonard, director of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios and the director of this animated short film, said to Ronan: "Despicable Me" will start with the new boss of the minion."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "If the animated short film can attract a group of people''s attention, then the new boss of the minion can become a publicity point."


    This short animated film is funny and attractive.


    Chris Reynard asked: "Which channel do you publish the animated short film from?"


    Ronan has long considered: "Didn¡¯t you register and verify Netflix¡¯s official account? Choose a suitable time period next year and publish it on Netflix¡¯s video and Netflix sharing at the same time. Netflix can also invest resources to do the short film. Promotion."


    "Netflix''s channel?" Chris Reynard concentrates on animation production and doesn''t know much about Netflix.


    Ronan simply said: "Netflix currently has more than 12 million users and is already a huge new media platform."


    Chris Leonard was taken aback: "So many users?"


    Ronan nodded: "Not only is there a large number, but most of them are active users."


    Chris Reynard no longer has any opinions on this. The release date will be next year. Although he will miss another Oscar selection for the best animated short film, he has no extravagant expectations.


    Quite different from last year''s "Little Pig Page", the Minion Man animated short film obviously takes the line of spoof and comedy. This is one of the most hated styles of Oscars, and there is no hope even if you register.


    Ronan then followed Chris Leonard to the work area and watched the progress of "Despicable Me".


    This will be the first animated feature film of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. The production of modeling and other aspects has already begun, and the character design of Gelug is about to be completed.


    Chris Leonard pointed to a drawing of Glu and introduced: "Glu is a big villain who aspires to become the world''s number one thief, but with a sinister and funny expression, he has a kind heart, but he is helpless to lack. The childhood of caring and identification can not be expressed, even he himself almost forgot who he was. The theme of the film can be regarded as the process of Gru recovering himself."


    Ronan slowly said, "It''s a very good setting to find yourself."


    Chris Renard smiled and said: "Although he is a big bad guy by profession, Gru is not bad in nature. Gru has an old partner named Dr. Vario, and they will take the minions as assistants."


    Ronan considered it for a moment and said: "When the timeline is set, we need to consider the entire plan. If the film is successful, we can further expand on this basis and shoot a big independent movie of Minions."


    Chris Leonard has already seen Ronan''s plan and said: "We have made a complete plan."


    "Despicable Me" is not only the first animated feature film of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, but also the first animated feature film of Relativity Entertainment, which is related to the strategy of the entire group company.


    Ronan also read some Minion¡¯s setting artwork, and exchanged some views on the surroundings of the film with Chris Leonard.


    Like this kind of cartoon, the surrounding is the big profit. The image of the little yellow man and various toy dolls can be seen almost everywhere. It can be called one of the most popular animation peripheral products at that time.


    Finally, Ronan paid attention to the situation of "Little Pig Peppa". The second season of this cartoon has already begun production and will be broadcast on TV next summer.


    At present, in the first quarter, including the broadcasting copyright and various peripheral income, the investment has been recovered. The various peripherals of Peppa Pig are also rapidly distributed throughout the United States. They come from the East¡¯s low-cost and quality-assured products through animation The spread of the series has gradually opened up a market.


    Just like before, it may take a relatively long period of fermentation before "Little Pig Peppa" can reach a high degree of commercial popularity.


    Animation products are essentially different from popcorn movies as fast-moving consumer goods, and they are suitable for long-term business.


    Even, many animated images have been unfailing for decades.


    Don''t say anything else, just watch Disney. If it weren''t for the classic animation copyrights, Disney, which is slowly entering the quagmire, would definitely not have its current performance.


    "Little Pig Page" is different from the little yellow people. It is too child-oriented and naive, not suitable for the Netflix platform, at least not suitable for now, and more suitable for broadcast on public television.


    In addition, Embassy Pictures, as the distributor, is also conducting overseas promotion.


    If you don''t publicize and promote, where does the heat come from?


    Leaving the animation studio and returning to Relativity Entertainment, Ronan processed a batch of documents, found Robert Iger, and asked about the progress of the artisan film industry plan. At present, the acquisition team is still conducting a detailed review of artisan film industry assets. Side evaluation to facilitate the development of various tasks later.


    Since Artisan Pictures has not expressed any intention to sell to the outside world for the time being, Robert Iger has also calmly pushed forward the plan step by step. After all, it may involve an investment of up to 500 million US dollars, so he has to be cautious.


    Such an acquisition cannot be solved by simply asking a few prices, and it involves many issues such as evaluation, financing, law, copyright, and so on.


    And this is not about practicing and accumulating experience when facing Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. It is about taking down an old and medium-sized film company like Artisan Pictures with a real sword.


    Moreover, the artisan film industry, such as the film production and distribution business, also has a high degree of overlap with the relativistic entertainment. How to effectively solve it is also a problem and a test.


    The most important point is that it is not easy to impress the shareholders of Artisan Pictures.


    As the direct person in charge, Robert Iger must also consider that if Relativity Entertainment must purchase all of Artisan Pictures to complete the acquisition, it must be split later to separate Artisan Pictures¡¯ production and distribution businesses, and then look for it. The right next home shot.


    There is no need to worry about this. The distribution business in Hollywood doesn''t have to worry too much.


    Ronan got off work on time, and Scarlett Johansson invited him to dinner.


    In a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, Ronan saw the well-dressed Scarlett Johansson. She was at the peak of her appearance and figure. She was full of charm.


    Except for height, there are almost no defects.


    "I''ll treat you tonight." Scarlett Johansson sat opposite Ronan and blinked at him deliberately: "Ronan, what do you want to eat?"


    Ronan looked at Scarlett Johansson, with a smile on his face, without saying a word.


    Scarlett Johansson picked up the menu, slapped the table in front of Ronan, and said dissatisfied: "Speak."


    Ronan said, "Whatever you want, just give me some."


    "This is the most difficult request." Scarlett Johansson has been fooling around with Ronan for a long time. He knew his eating habits, called the waiter, ordered a few dishes, and said, "Meat and vegetarian food, Ensure your fitness."


    Ronan smiled: "My physical reserves are always good."


    Scarlett Johansson took a sip of water and changed the subject: "Ronan, the awards season has already begun."


    Ronan didn''t answer the conversation directly, but instead asked, "Why, worry?"


    "I am not you. You are rich, powerful and powerful, and don''t care about awards." Scarlett Johansson was very direct: "I want an Oscar nomination, I want it in my dreams."


    Ronan said, "I know."


    Scarlett Johansson reminded: "The award season has begun."


    "I''ve always paid attention to credit Ronan is really very particular about this: "Scarlett, I have already told the person in charge of "Lost in Tokyo" from Embassy Pictures, your performance award , Sofia Coppola''s Best Director Award and Best Picture Award are our key awards. "


    Scarlett Johansson asked without expectation: "Is it possible for me to win the prize?"


    Ronan asked again: "What do you think?"


    Scarlett Johansson sighed: "I''m very satisfied to get a nomination."


    "Although we will also register Bill Murray for the best actor, the focus of the performance award is still on you." Scarlett Johansson has paid a lot this year, and Ronan has enjoyed everything he can enjoy. , Will also fulfill the promise: "It is very difficult to win the prize, and the nomination is still promising."


    Scarlett Johansson nodded, knowing that greed should be adequate: "I am satisfied with a nomination."


    Ronan said again: "I will prepare two plans for you."


    .

 Chapter 545： Which one do you choose

    Hearing Ronan''s words, Scarlett Johansson was full of curiosity: "Why are there two options?"


    The waiter delivered the dishes one after another. Ronan didn''t answer. After all the dishes were delivered, he talked with Scarlett Johansson while eating.


    Ronan swallowed the tender steak in his mouth and said, "The reason I prepared two options is that one is more certain, and the other is less likely to succeed."


    Scarlett Johansson tilted her head and looked at Ronan: "Can you tell me more about it?"


    "Of course." Ronan slobbered and said: "We don''t care about other awards, including the Golden Globes, Oscars alone, there are two female performance awards, best supporting actress and best actress."


    Scarlett Johansson nodded slightly: "I know."


    Ronan said to himself: "The best actress is more difficult, even if it is nominated, it is very difficult. If you win..."


    "I don''t want to win prizes." Scarlett Johansson has worked hard in Hollywood for many years and knows the Oscars better: "I have too many qualifications."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Let''s talk about the best supporting actress. Scarlett, do you know Catherine Zeta Jones?"


    "Mrs. Douglas." Scarlett Johansson said: "The best supporting actress in the last Oscar."


    Ronan nodded slowly and said: "Originally, Catherine Zeta Jones declared for the best actress, but the competition for best actress is extremely fierce. With her performance and available resources, it is not a big problem to get the nomination. It¡¯s basically impossible to win a prize. Catherine Zeta Jones¡¯ public relations team changed its strategy and re-declared the best supporting actress."


    He coughed in a low voice: "As we all know, the best supporting actress is called the best consolation award for middle-aged and elderly actor. The competition is not as fierce as the best actress. Catherine Zet Jones¡¯ strategy has succeeded. Older actress, she, a relatively young actress, won the best supporting actress and became one of the winners of the night."


    Scarlett Johansson was quite clever, and immediately said: "Ronan, you mean let me declare the best supporting actress?"


    "No, no..." Ronan shook his fingers and said very seriously: "I promised you will work hard. The choice is in your hands. I just explain the situation to you. After all, there are some things. Saying that it¡¯s the best in front, I don¡¯t want to affect our friendship because of this."


    Are there friendships between the two? Scarlett Johansson knows very well that they are really friendship.


    She sighed lightly in her heart. Compared to the giants in Hollywood, Ronan is definitely a kind of sentimental and righteous person. How many people can be like Ronan and take what he promised to heart after eating?


    For those people, it''s normal to eat dry and refuse to admit.


    Scarlett Johansson glanced at Ronan quietly, eliminating the bad aspects. This is really a good choice for marriage, but the problem is that the bad aspects cannot be ignored.


    It doesn''t matter how the two play now, but to really date, which woman can tolerate her boyfriend fluttering outside?


    Scarlett Johansson quickly returned to reality, smiled embarrassedly, and said, "I don''t know which choice to make. Ronan, you should help me analyze it."


    Ronan ate the last steak on the plate, organized a little bit of language, and said: "Let¡¯s look at the best supporting actress first. As one of the four major performance awards, the competition is also quite fierce, but it is not as good as the best actress. Scarlett Li, you are the heroine in "Lost in Tokyo", and you have a certain advantage in downgrading to compete for the best supporting actress. With your performance and the film quality of "Lost in Tokyo", plus the operational capabilities of Embassy Pictures, The confidence of getting the best supporting actress nomination is more than 80%, and the probability of winning the award can be about 40%."


    Scarlett Johansson gently stirred the food on the plate and asked: "Where is the best actress?"


    Ronan said again, "I remember you just turned 20 last week?"


    Scarlett Johansson said suddenly: "Thank you for the present. I like that sports car very much."


    "You''re welcome, you should." Ronan turned the topic back again: "Twenty years old is too young for Oscar. Since 1987, the 21-year-old Mary Matlin has written "Fall in Favor with God" After "Children" won the Oscar for Best Actress, no one can win this award under the age of twenty-five."


    He emphatically reminded: "Don''t forget, Mary Matlin is a disabled person, and the inherent advantages in this area are not comparable to others."


    There are too many factors that can affect the outcome of the Oscar winning.


    Scarlett Johansson knows Mary Matlin, the only disabled actress and the youngest actress in Oscar history.


    In other words, the 21-year-old is the youngest best actress in Oscar history, and a disabled person who can arouse widespread sympathy.


    Ronan added: "From then until now, the youngest Oscar queen during this period is Gwyneth Paltrow, she won the prize at the age of 26."


    Scarlett Johansson interjected suddenly: "She caused too much controversy."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "With our relationship, I don''t need to tell you a lie. Scarlett, the odds of you getting the best actress nomination this year are so low that it is negligible, even if you are nominated. , I can only guarantee a 30-40% certainty."


    Although the best actor Oscar is the gospel of middle-aged and elderly men, and the best actress of the Oscar claims to be awarded as soon as possible, most of the actors who won the best actress are in their thirties or close to their thirties.


    Once, after Mary Matlin, there was only one Oscar''s best actress under the age of twenty-five.


    But how successful is the milk cousin? In terms of selling people alone, Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway together can''t compare to her.


    Scarlett Johansson fell into thinking, this choice is not easy to do.


    After all, every actor has a queen dream, let alone an Oscar for best actress.


    Ronan didn¡¯t say much, nor would he directly interfere with Scarlett Johansson¡¯s choice. "Lost Tokyo" must follow the awards operation route. No matter which Scarlett Johansson chooses, it is actually very important to the operation of "Lost Tokyo". There is not much difference.


    "Is it really hopeful to get the best supporting actress?" Scarlett Johansson asked.


    Ronan can only tell the truth: "This award is a well-known consolation prize for middle-aged and elderly people. Scarlett, I don''t want to lie to you, and there is no need. I can only say that there is hope, and no one can guarantee the award.


    Rather than creating contradictions in the future, it is better to put some ugly words on the front. Such things must not give people unrealistic illusions.


    Scarlett Johansson just gave up the opportunity to hit the Oscar nomination for best actress. Ten thousand were unwilling in her heart, but it is possible to get the Oscar for best supporting actress, and it was a huge temptation for her.


    In any case, he is a heavyweight Oscar statuette.


    "Can..." Scarlett Johansson stopped talking, and finally asked embarrassedly: "Ronan, can''t they operate at the same time?"


    Ronan smiled suddenly and said in a half-joking tone: "Scarlett, you are too greedy." He narrowed his smile: "Operating two nominations at the same time means that resources will be scattered, and the judges who will vote for you in the future will also Scattered. The judges who originally voted for one award are scattered into two awards, and they may not even be nominated for one award."


    Scarlett Johansson smiled embarrassedly and said, "I am very greedy, but Ronan, you can understand."


    "I can understand." Ronan can really understand how much fame and wealth can tempt people. Isn''t he one of them? Naturally, he would not laugh at Scarlett Johansson, but seriously reminded: "For your situation, one more choice is not a good thing."


    Scarlett Johansson did not understand this truth, but it was really difficult to choose.


    Ronan simply stopped talking, and focused on dealing with the food in front of him. Scarlett Johansson had already put down his knife and fork, put his arms on the dining table and raised his face, seemingly staring at Ronan, but actually thought about it intently. problem.


    The choice is difficult to make, but it must be done.


    Scarlett Johansson considered for several minutes, and finally made a decision: "Ronan..."


    "Huh?" Ronan took his napkin and wiped his mouth.


    Scarlett Johansson took a deep breath: "I have decided. Help me declare for the best supporting actress."


    Ronan did not comment on this, saying: "Yes." He picked up his phone, sent a message to the relevant person in charge of the Embassy Pictures, and said to Scarlett Johansson: "I have notified the company."


    After making a decision, Scarlett Johansson relaxed a lot, and asked Ronan: "Have you eaten?"


    Ronan nodded and took out his wallet: "Okay."


    Scarlett Johansson stopped Ronan immediately: "That''s it, I''ll treat tonight."


    She paid the bill, took Ronan''s arm, and accompanied him to the door of the store. Ronan asked, "What are the next arrangements?"


    "Go to your house Scarlett Johansson said directly: "Our date tonight has just begun. "


    Ronan certainly would not refuse, taking Scarlett Johansson on the black Rolls Royce Phantom and returning to the Future World Manor.


    The new awards season has just begun. Since there are no other award-winning films, all the award-winning resources of Embassy Pictures are used in the film "Lost in Tokyo".


    At the same time, Ronan also communicated with Sofia Coppola, and the resources of the Coppola family have also been devoted to the promotion and public relations of the film''s awards season.


    Compared to ordinary young directors, Sofia Coppola has too many advantages.


    Not only the Coppola family, even George Lucas was also launched by Francis Coppola.


    And Nicholas Cage, who is also helping his cousin more or less with work.


    At the same time, the famous director Ang Lee, who was still very successful in the previous award seasons, encountered huge troubles.

 Chapter 546： Mentality problem

    In Century City, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Ang Lee walked out of the Fox Building expressionlessly, came to a black car, pulled the door and got on the co-pilot.


    "How is it?" the middle-aged woman in the driving seat asked.


    Ang Lee did not speak, but shook his head slowly.


    The middle-aged woman patted Li Ang''s hand lightly: "It''s okay."


    An Li''s expression was a bit heavy: "Hui Jia, when I took the filming of "The Hulk", why didn''t I think about the consequences of failure?"


    Lin Huijia comforted: "No one can guarantee the success of the movie. Who knows that the audience can''t accept the movie? It''s not to blame you..."


    "That blames the audience?" Ang Lee shook his head: "I am not a film critic."


    His conversation suddenly changed: "In fact, before I accepted the invitation from Universal Pictures, I knew that this film might fail."


    Hearing this, Lin Huijia looked at her husband incredibly, even as virtuous as her, her eyes were surprised.


    Ang Li said softly: "Before I took the filming, I asked Ronan for advice."


    Lin Huijia asked: "Ronan Anderson who worked with you?"


    Ang Li nodded slightly: "It''s him. Ronan specially analyzed for me that this film may have a greater risk, but I didn''t take it seriously, and I took this film. The result... the lesson was painful."


    "It''s over." Lin Huijia said softly, "Don''t think about it anymore."


    How could Li Ang not think much about it. After ten years of filming dreams, he succeeded, failed again, and then succeeded, failed again.


    Think about yourself, how bumpy this director''s road is.


    Ang Lee threw the script in his hand on the back seat and said, "Except for Universal Pictures, we have all been to the six major companies. No one wants to work with me anymore. New Line Pictures and Lions Gate Pictures also rejected me. , I became an unpopular director in Hollywood, and I¡¯m probably on their blacklist."


    Lin Huijia said, "No matter how difficult it was when we first started? Li Ang, we have a big deal and start again! We have not failed!"


    Ang Li suddenly smiled, grabbed his wife''s hand, and said, "Hui Jia, thank you for supporting me. Don''t worry, this difficulty can''t defeat me!"


    Lin Huijia started the car and asked, "Where are we going?"


    Ang Li took out his mobile phone: "It seems that I have only one choice. He treated me very well, but I failed him. If..."


    Lin Huijia encouraged: "Ronan Anderson, right? He believes in you, I also believe in you, you can bring him more rewards."


    Encouraged by his wife, Ang Li pressed a number, said a few words after the call, then put away his cell phone and said: "He is not at work today, he is at home. Let''s go to Future World Manor."


    Lin Huijia stepped on the gas lightly, the car drove out of Century City and quickly turned onto Mulholland Road.


    While driving, she glanced at her husband and found that her husband was a lot easier than before, as if all previous failures were nothing.


    Ronan Anderson, what kind of person is that? Can give her husband such a strong confidence.


    It didn''t take too long, just fifteen minutes later, Lin Huijia met Ronan Anderson in a reception room, and it seemed nothing special.


    The thin and tall figure, short hair with spirit, the clothing is very ordinary, without any trademark, but it is obviously high-end handmade clothing, the person is very kind, and quite enthusiastic.


    There was a girl next to her, not tall, very sexy, like a movie star.


    "Good morning, Ronan." Ang Lee shook hands with Ronan: "It was a bit presumptuous to come."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It doesn''t matter, we are old friends. I welcome you here anytime."


    Then he shook hands with Lin Huijia: "Good morning, Mrs. Li, welcome to the future world."


    "We are too presumptuous." Lin Huijia has the good culture of an Oriental woman: "Excuse me."


    Ang Lee also shook hands with Scarlett Johansson and greeted him. Although he was a little curious about the relationship between Scarlett Johansson and Ronan because of the mentality of a man, he did not think of some rumors about Ronan. It''s hard to guess.


    The two sides exchanged greetings for a while, and the topic between Ronan and Li An gradually turned to the film.


    Lin Huijia is a very virtuous woman. Knowing that the next topic is not suitable for her to participate, she proactively said: "Mr. Anderson, can I visit your manor?"


    Ronan had a very good impression of Lin Huijia, and said to Scarlett Johansson: "You show Mrs. Li around."


    Scarlett Johansson was not stupid, and immediately stood up and invited Lin Huijia. The two women left the reception room one after another.


    "What movie project are you working on recently?" Ronan asked directly: "Have you thought about the next work?"


    Ang Lee and Ronan are very familiar with it, and without concealing it, he said directly: "I have written a new script, and I want you to help it."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Li, I said that the door of relativity entertainment will always be open to you."


    Ang Lee took out the script and handed it to Ronan: "This is a new script, called "The Last Knight"."


    Ronan took it and flipped it through. It looked like an action movie, but if you look closely, it was more like the family ethics type that Ang Lee is good at.


    The actor was once a notorious Jiang Yang thief. He was designed in a robbery, not only missed and killed his wife, but later surrendered to the police and was sentenced to severe punishment.


    Thirty years later, the freed male protagonist returned to the old place in his 1969 GTO for revenge...


    Ang Lee whispered beside him: "The main plot of the script is adapted from real people. The protagonist is based on a horse racing gambler. From the beginning, he was greedy for small profits and then fell into the abyss step by step. I want to pass this film, It focuses on the impact of his fall on the entire family, reflecting the current disadvantages in American society from the side."


    After reading the script, Ronan did not speak immediately, but fell into thinking.


    Undoubtedly, he has never seen a film with such content made by Ang Lee. Some of Ronan¡¯s earlier works by Ang Lee have not been seen, but starting from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", all the films directed by Ang Lee have I''ve seen it at that time, and I have some impressions.


    It is possible that Ang Lee once wrote such a script, but no one wants to invest.


    Considering this possibility is very high, now the tragic failure of "The Hulk" makes Ang Lee''s situation in Hollywood quite embarrassing. No company dares to invest in Ang Lee''s film projects easily.


    Perhaps the failure of "The Hulk" was placed on a white director who had won an Oscar. It was not too terrible damage, but for Ang Lee, the situation was completely different.


    Even if you turn a blind eye, some things in Hollywood are well known.


    Ronan can even be said to be the only well-known producer in the Hollywood circle who treats Chinese-American directors equally. Hollywood''s currently more active Chinese-American directors also broke out through cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.


    It is normal for Ang Li to run aground projects at this stage.


    On the other hand, Ronan feels that Ang Lee has not completely escaped from the shadow of "The Hulk". The content of the script is said to be family ethics, and it also has a commercial taste of typical action scenes, but it is not a commercial taste. concentrated¡­¡­


    It is a bit of a combination of family ethics and action, but it seems that the two parts of the play are independent of each other.


    Ronan put down the script and said directly: "Li, this script is not complete enough."


    Ang Li didn''t realize his own problem, and asked: "The script...I have been writing it for almost half a year, and it feels..."


    Ronan reminded: "Are you making an action commercial movie or a family ethics movie?"


    These words made Li An stunned for a moment. When others vetoed his project, they would not give any hints, nor would they be as patient as Ronan to explain the problem to him.


    In fact, the script problem is more obvious, and it is often difficult for the original author to see it.


    Just like an exam, the foreign scribes can often see that the answer is wrong at a glance, and the person who answered the question after checking it many times still thinks that there is no problem.


    Ang Lee took his own script and quickly turned it over.


    Ronan reminded again: "If you want to make family ethics movies, don''t spend so much ink on action scenes, and vice versa."


    Ang rummaged through the script, and suddenly threw it onto the coffee table, and said, "I have a mentality problem. I didn''t even notice such an obvious problem."


    Ronan said calmly: "Don''t put too much pressure on yourself. Failure is nothing. I have also experienced failure. The company went bankrupt within a small step."


    "I''ll stand up!" Li An is indeed the kind of director who gets more frustrated and brave: "Failure, you can never defeat me."


    He picked up the script: "Ronan, there is a problem with this project, I can''t bother you."


    Ronan asked, "Are you going to rewrite?"


    Li An slowly shook his head: "The reason for my personal mentality is that there may be problems in the preliminary preparations. I will not consider this project in the short term."


    "That''s good." Ronan heartily agreed: "The choice made when the mentality is unbalanced may not be correct."


    Ang Lee put away the script that had been decided to be invalidated and said, "Ronan, thank you for your reminder, otherwise I will make another big mistake."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Even if I don''t remind you, you will find out soon."


    Although Li Ang was determined, the failure of "The Hulk" had an impact on him after all.


    There are many well-known directors and actors, just because of a similar serious defeat , since then, their will is depressed and gradually disappeared from Hollywood.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Li, let me show you a copy, maybe it can calm your mind."


    Li An''s heart moved: "Okay."


    "Wait a minute." Ronan picked up the phone and dialed, and said, "Nikia, you go to the study and get the Anne-Plux collection."


    Annie Plux? Li An had a vague impression, as if he had read her short stories somewhere.


    After thinking about it carefully, the more I think about it, the more familiar it becomes. Ang Li is sure that he must have seen it, but he is not impressed and cannot remember clearly.


    Soon, the reception room door knocked, and Nikia pushed in and handed the Anne Plux collection to Ronan.


    "Some of them are pretty good." Ronan handed Li Ang: "There is an article about **** love, which is very beautiful."


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 Chapter 547： Love

    On the day of returning to the hotel, Ang Lee carefully read Anne-Plux¡¯s short stories, especially one of Pure Love, which was specially read several times, as if the soul had been washed.


    True love does not distinguish age, true love does not distinguish region, true love does not distinguish gender...


    Ang Lee is a director, and the content reverberates in his mind several times and gradually evolves into pictures.


    In Wyoming in the scorching summer, in a simple tent under the bright stars, two young cowboys burst out sparks of true love. The emptiness and loneliness made the two 19-year-olds love each other.


    Since then, one person cooks, the other herds sheep, talks by the campfire, loves in the tent, and love between the same **** accompanied the two to spend the best summer time in their lives.


    Love is the same, just wearing different faces.


    Li An didn''t know how long he had been thinking about it, and suddenly raised his head to look at Lin Huijia. His wife was reading with the book, and the years had left many marks on her face.


    As a director, Ang Lee is a very emotional person.


    Looking back at the content and looking at the wife again, I suddenly felt that if I can¡¯t spend my life with the one I love the most, then what is the difference between the rich and the poor? What is the meaning of the belief in responsibility?


    Everyone has the best memory of Brokeback Mountain in everyone''s heart!


    In other words, everyone has a place they cannot go back to.


    Compared with Ronan, who treats movies simply, rudely and infinitely pursuing profit, Ang Lee''s delicate heart is full of cinematic art cells.


    Probably due to fate, and just as rivers inevitably flow into the sea, when Ang Lee came across "Brokeback Mountain" written by Anne Plux, the strong urge to adapt the movie seemed to make him return The passionate age when "The Wedding Banquet" was created.


    "I want to make this movie!" There was a voice in Li Ang''s mind shouting strongly: "I have to make this movie!"


    This impulse flowed through the whole body, and the whole person seemed to have experienced a soul washing. After the tragic failure of "The Hulk", the restless mood inexplicably quieted down, and the mentality of losing balance was like adding a suitable weight to quickly restore balance.


    Ang Lee is an artist, not a film businessman, the cells full of film art flowed out of his heart and quickly spread throughout his body.


    At this moment, Li Ang finally realized: I am an artist, suitable for shooting literary films, not commercial films!


    The failure of "The Hulk" is really self-inflicted!


    Ang Lee decided to shoot "Brokeback Mountain" almost at the fastest speed, shooting a moving and pure love story! Between men and men, you can also love beautifully!


    After making a decision, Ang Li instantly relaxed and recovered.


    Lin Huijia saw Li Ang finish thinking, put down the episode in her hand, and asked with a little doubt: "Is it this "Brokeback Mountain"?"


    The husband and wife are connected. Seeing Li Ang back and forth over this article before, they had some guesses in their hearts.


    Ang Lee said without hesitation: "I want to make it into a movie."


    "This... This is the homosexuality of this story!" Although Lin Huijia received Western education, she was still influenced by Eastern culture, and she felt completely unacceptable: "Ang Lee, do you want to make a **** movie? Do you think it¡¯s not just **** The East is also subject to discrimination in the United States. How much debate will this trigger?"


    Ang Li took a deep breath and said, "I know."


    Lin Huijia looked at Li An, "Are you sure you want to do it?"


    Ang Li nodded seriously: "Yes."


    "Okay." Lin Huijia is not an ordinary woman, "Since you have decided, I can only support you."


    Ang Lee walked over, patted his wife''s arm lightly, and said, "It''s not as exaggerated as you think. This is a project recommended to me by Ronan. Ronan''s grasp of movies is at the top level in Hollywood. Since he Recommend it to me, there must be no problem with this project."


    In fact, at this stage, what good choices are there? With the support of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan, he still has the hope of turning over.


    Besides, he really likes this article and wants to adapt it into a movie.


    Beverly Hills, the future world estate.


    "You recommended a **** movie project to Ang Lee?"


    In the lounge, Scarlett Johansson hugged a pillow, looked at Ronan in shock, and asked, "Do you have any enemies with Ang Lee?"


    Ronan sat opposite her and asked, "What do you say?"


    Scarlett Johansson nodded his head: "If you have no grudges, why do you recommend a **** movie project to him?"


    Ronan spread his hands: "Because this project suits him." He waved his hands: "It''s not what you think. I have worked with Li Ang and will continue to cooperate for a long time."


    Scarlett Johansson shrugged: "A **** project, carefully push Ang Lee into the pit."


    "Are there few homosexuality in Hollywood?" Ronan looked at her and asked.


    Scarlett Johansson said suddenly: "Why are you looking at me? I''m not gay, you know this best."


    Ronan shook his head: "I didn''t say you."


    Scarlett Johansson said: "There are many gays in Hollywood, but few people dare to make it public. Once it is made public, the career will be seriously affected.


    "The times are developing, and the social situation is constantly changing." Ronan said casually: "Maybe after another ten years, many people in the circle will be proud of me as a gay, and they will become an ordinary person. A special group that dare not provoke."


    Scarlett Johansson curled his lips: "How is this possible?"


    Ronan reminded: "Twenty years ago, can you imagine black actors can be like today?"


    Scarlett Johansson couldn''t refute, so she scratched her face and said, "I''m an actor. I can''t think about so much, so I think about what to do."


    Ronan stood up and put on a pair of sneakers: "Let''s go, let''s go golf."


    Scarlett Johansson said: "I''m going to change clothes. Golf, I like it."


    These words almost made Ronan laugh, and it was too easy for people to associate.


    What is the most expensive golf ball? How much does one cost?


    Of course, in the evening, Ronan received a phone call from Ang Lee. Ang Lee made it clear that he wanted to adapt "Brokeback Mountain" into a movie and make it into a pure love movie.


    Ronan naturally expressed his full support, and even the script was handed over to Ang Lee. He summoned the screenwriters he knew well to complete together. Anyway, the copyright is in the hands of Shahai Entertainment. After the script is completed, he must approve the project before it can go.


    Soon in 2004, the filming of this project is planned and it may be released in time for the end of 2004, but it can''t be put in 2005.


    Such an emotionally delicate movie must leave Ang ample time to polish it meticulously.


    Of course, the film will definitely encounter various difficulties, but in today''s social situation, there will be many supporters.


    The white leftists'' power and influence are expanding rapidly.


    Also, I remember that Ang Lee once said a word that won the support of countless people-true love has nothing to do with gender.


    Well, Ronan supports others to do this, because he is a straight man of steel.


    Many actresses in the circle can testify to this point.


    In fact, although the previous "Brokeback Mountain" caused a lot of controversy, few people really stood up and shouted publicly.


    At that time, there were few criticisms in this film, and the film reviews were completely one-sided. Perhaps the victory was "political correctness"-the treatment of homosexuality in the United States was exactly the same as racial issues, and it was an untouchable hot potato.


    In fact, the biggest trouble comes from the screening.


    One can imagine the difficulty of getting "Brokeback Mountain" on a large scale.


    Therefore, this film still has to take the award-winning route. When there are heavyweight awards, the trouble of the screening will be much less.


    From this point of view, it would be inappropriate for "Brokeback Mountain" to be released next year. Even if Ang Lee can complete the film, it will be the end of the year. Without pre-award matching, just going to the awards season, the effect is definitely not ideal.


    The film can only be released in 2005, with the theme of "Brokeback Mountain", first go to the Cannes Film or Venice Film Festival, and strive to get a heavyweight award back, and then cooperate with the award season impact.


    Embassy Pictures has already had such experience, and "Lost in Tokyo" took this award-winning route.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that "Brokeback Mountain" seemed to have won the Palme d''Or or the Golden Lion award. I don''t know which one to remember.


    In any case, Ronan believes that Li An is capable of making such a masterpiece.


    A colleague once said that the same-sex emotions created by Brokeback Mountain have the power to wash the soul, so that in some subsequent moments of joy, gloom, or melancholy, there will always be an impulse to rush to it. Look again, and experience the emotions conveyed by that deep love over and over again.


    This makes it easy to think that the guy is crooked.


    By the way, there was still a lot of controversy about the actor Ennis at that time, saying that Ennis was not strictly gay. He loved neither men nor women, only Jack.


    Perhaps this is also the meaning of true love that Ronan has been unable to comprehend¡ªlove is that even if thousands of sails are exhausted, you are the only one in my eyes.


    There are many excellent works in film history, but to become a legend is often the interaction between the artistic achievements of the work itself and the spread of external public opinion.


    Ronan immediately convened a meeting to communicate with Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures about Li Ang and Brokeback Mountain.


    This kind of award-winning movie is familiar to Embassy Pictures.


    At the beginning of December, "Lost in Tokyo" began to be screened in North America on the scale of 20 theaters. The film received excellent response from the media to the film to the audience¡¯s reputation. The commercial response was not bad. Twenty theaters in North America received 950,000 U.S. dollars in box office, and individual theaters scored more than 40,000 U.S. dollars.


    Once, this was the best work of Sofia Coppola''s two decades of directorship.


    Sophia Coppola, the female director, attracted attention for a while.


    At the same time, Uvi-Bauer''s "Dungeon Siege" was released from North American theaters.


    The film¡¯s succession was weak. In the end, the North American box office stopped at 72.48 million U.S. dollars. The overseas response was mediocre, with only more than 12 million U.S. dollars in box office revenue.

 Chapter 548： Bao brothers suggestion

    Regardless of whether the movie is bad or not, "Dungeon Siege" has achieved commercial success, and Uvi-Bauer has also become famous. In the context of the failure of "Tomb Raider 2", some people even began to call him a Hollywood game adaptation. The chief director of the movie type.


    If you can successfully shoot a few more, this title will naturally be solid.


    "This "Vampire Lane" will not be completed until the end of next year at the earliest."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Uvi-Bauer does not seem to have changed anything from before. He is still a good director who works hard to make movies: "Ronan, if it is released, it is estimated that it will be 2005."


    Ronan nodded and said, "It doesn''t matter, you sink your heart and prepare patiently."


    Uvi Bauer opened his mouth and smiled: "I have started writing scripts with the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment, and I am going to make some major changes to the game."


    He said in detail: "I am going to replace the background of the story on the eve of World War II in the original game with the ghostly 18th century, and the time of the narrative is going back two hundred years. The heroine Ryan''s opponent has also changed from a supernatural creature cultivated in Germany A vampire with strong mana can make the film¡¯s myths and legends richer and more charming and vivid."


    Ronan simply read the game information of "Vampire Lane", and he didn''t know much about it at all. He said directly: "You are a director and producer, make up your mind."


    "Okay!" Uvi-Bao nodded seriously: "In three months, I will give you a rigorous script."


    "Yes." Ronan replied.


    Uvi-Bauer suddenly suggested: "Ronan, should Relativity Entertainment strengthen its efforts in adapting games to movies?"


    Ronan raised his head and looked at Uvi Bauer suspiciously.


    "There are many excellent games that have the potential to be adapted into movies." Uvi-Bauer started from the perspective of relativistic entertainment: "I am alone, it is impossible to complete these projects..."


    Ronan heard it. Although he was full of doubts about game movies, he knew Uvi Bauer was out of good intentions.


    Uvi-Bauer''s angle is completely different from his.


    Perhaps in the eyes of Uvi-Bauer, the two film adaptations directed by the game were successful without much effort. It is still a model of Xiaoboda, as the Relativity Entertainment Group who has a good understanding of him, why not invest more money and Power, get more income?


    But Ronan knows very well that "House of Death" and "Dungeon Siege" are not movie triumphs. There is currently only one Uvi Bauer in Hollywood, and there is no room for the second one.


    Uvi-Bauer has a special liking for film adaptations of games, and said: "Since the birth of computers, computer games have gradually matured, become rich, vivid, and colorful. I think the relationship between computers and movies has been from the beginning. They are closely linked together. With the help of computer special effects, the pictures of movies are more exquisite. Many shots that have never been imagined before can also be realized through computer special effects."


    Obviously, Uvi Bauer has done a lot of work before.


    This is where Ronan admires Uvi Bauer most. Regardless of his talent and abilities, his attitude is impeccable.


    He could hear that Brother Bao was indeed considering entertainment for the theory of relativity.


    Uvi-Bauer said at this time: "In my opinion, computer games are in line with the playful nature of the human spirit to some extent, making people willing to abandon the real life in front of them and enter the world of games to experience another. A life. When a certain game has a large number of fans, it means that this movie adapted from the game has a large audience in advance, thus laying a certain foundation for the box office."


    He looked at Ronan and said with a smile: "Because those game fans are very willing to see what virtual characters in their favorite games look like when they are played by real people. With the further development of computer stunts and the prosperity of the game industry, Movie adaptation from games is bound to be one of the future development paths of movies."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Perhaps Uvi-Bauer¡¯s words were not wrong. Film adaptations have always been easier to succeed, but the number of works available for adaptation is declining, and games will increasingly enter the attention of film makers. It may be that for a long period of time, countless game-adapted movie projects must go through the stage of paying tuition, but who can guarantee that one day game-adapted movies will not become the mainstream of business?


    In the 1970s and 1980s, who ever thought that comic superhero movies would become the mainstream of business in the future?


    Ronan knows very well that his thoughts have been influenced by his past experience, which has given him huge development capital and assistance, and may also confine some aspects of his ideas.


    In the past, there were very few successful game-adapted movies, and more than 90% of the game-adapted movies ended in a painful rush.


    But not all.


    Ronan slowly said, "Uvi, thank you for your suggestion. I will let people buy some game-adapted film rights and wait for the right time."


    Uvi-Bauer smiled and said, "I can help you."


    Ronan smiled: "Very helpful."


    Nowadays, the cost of copyrights for many game adaptations is not high, allowing Robert Lee to collect some of the copyrights and use it as a reserve of copyright for future film adaptations of Shahai Entertainment.


    Some game copyrights may become feelings in the future.


    After Uvi Bauer left, Ronan called Robert Lee, and Robert Lee quickly came to his office.


    "It''s also a consideration." Robert Lee agreed with Uvi Bauer''s opinion: "It doesn''t hurt to prepare more adaptation copyrights, and compared to popular or comics, the licensing fees for games are much lower."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Let''s let Shahai Entertainment reserve the box office proceeds of "Dungeon Siege" to you separately. All of this money will be used for you to buy the copyright of the game adaptation, and buy as many as you can. Meaning of the copyright of the game."


    Robert Lee nodded: "Ok, no problem." He asked again, "Are there any specific goals?"


    Ronan couldn''t answer because he knew too little about the game, so he simply said: "You can find Uvi-Bauer and other people who know about the game to filter it out. You decide on the specific list."


    Robert Lee roughly guessed that Ronan didn''t understand computer games, and said, "I understand."


    Ronan suddenly thought of something: "By the way, how about Tom Hanks''s Pretone Company?"


    "Called me several times." Robert Lee said simply: "Tom Hanks''s partner Gary Gossman at Pretone Pictures met me once, and they have no clear attitude yet."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Wait until mid-December, if Tom Hanks and Pretone Pictures have not made a clear statement, don''t worry about them."


    He cannot wait indefinitely.


    Pretone Pictures was co-founded by Tom Hanks and the famous Hollywood producer Gary Gosman. They filmed and participated in the shooting of many films, including the successful "Brothers" and "My Grand Greek Wedding.


    At this moment, in the conference room of Pretone Pictures, a three-person meeting is going on.


    "Tom, Gary, we can give up." Rita Wilson expressed her attitude: "I really like "Mamma Mia", and thought about adapting it into a movie, but this is just a personal hobby and should not be mixed. In the normal operation of the company, you don¡¯t need to think about me."


    Gary Gosman touched his gray hair and said, "Rita, don''t worry, Tom and I are totally thinking about it from a business perspective."


    Tom Hanks smiled with a simple and honest smile: "My dear, we choose whatever is good for the company."


    Rita Wilson nodded slightly: "Well then, I will listen to you."


    Tom Hanks looked at Gary Gossman, and Gary Gossman said directly: "I recently asked someone to learn about Ronan Anderson and the Relativity Entertainment he founded. Ronan Anderson is choosing a movie project. He has a unique vision and is much better than me. I personally feel that he and Jerry Bruckheimer belong to the same level in Hollywood, and then the other producers."


    "This person is great." Tom Hanks agreed.


    Gary Gossman continued: "From entering Hollywood to the present, Ronan Anderson has only one film project that has truly failed. His first film almost caused Shahai Entertainment to go bankrupt at the time, but he survived. come."


    Tom Hanks took over: "In other words, Ronan Anderson''s projects have a frightening success rate."


    Gary Gossman gave a wry smile: "It''s true." He sighed: "Mamma Mia is very likely to be a success. He said that it can match "Chicago", maybe it is true."


    Tom Hanks said: "In other words, investing in "Mamma Mia" is feasible."


    Gary Gossman added: "This kind of musical, if you don''t invite big stars, you can get around 30 million US dollars. We invested more than 10 million US dollars in exchange for half of the investment in "The Da Vinci Code", which is very cost-effective."


    He glanced at the report in his hand: "I have made a budget. "The Da Vinci Code" wants to be successfully adapted. The production budget may be more than 120 million US dollars. If it can be exchanged for 15 million US dollars for Relativity Entertainment 60 million. US dollar investment will greatly ease our financing pressure."


    Rita Wilson reminded: ¡°Relativity Entertainment also has the right to distribute ~ www.novelhall.com~ we do not have the ability to distribute.¡± Gary Gossman said: ¡°The film produced must be handed over to other companies for distribution, Embassy Pictures I have used more than 20 films to prove their distribution capabilities. I think there is not much difference between handing over to them and handing over to the big six companies, and the distribution commission charged by the big six companies is slightly higher."


    Tom Hanks tapped slowly on the desk.


    "Steven''s side..." Rita Wilson still had doubts.


    Gary Gossman said: "This is just doing business. Steven is also the owner of the film company. He understands this."


    Are there funds that can solve the project budget problem? Don''t you choose the issue with a relatively low commission, instead of choosing the issue with a high commission?


    Tom Hanks slowly nodded: "Gary, you are responsible for talking to the relativity entertainment."


    He doesn''t come out personally on this matter, and old friends can have an answer when asked.

 Chapter 549： Lucasfilm

    Starting from the beginning of December, Pretone Pictures and Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures have initiated tripartite negotiations to discuss the production and distribution of the two projects "The Da Vinci Code" and "Mamma Mia".


    Ronan only paid a little attention, and the specific work was delegated to people from the two companies.


    "Lost in Tokyo" continues to be screened in North America, and the number of theaters on screen has increased to 30. The box office of the second movie on the weekend was close to 1.5 million US dollars, still maintaining a high operating level of more than 40,000 US dollars in a single theater.


    This is the only award-winning film of Embassy Pictures this year, and all award-winning resources are used on it.


    The production budget of "Lost in Tokyo" is only 4 million U.S. dollars, but the publicity and distribution budget is as high as 7 million U.S. dollars. Even the embassy film industry can continue to invest in additional investment as appropriate.


    The operation of award-winning films and commercial films is essentially the same. On the basis of ensuring a certain quality of the films, the final fight is still capital investment.


    During the screening stage, the audience who saw "Lost in Tokyo" was relatively limited, and the reputation of the film was exceptionally strong.


    IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes have long been lifted.


    The former is now scored by thousands of users, and "Lost in Tokyo" averages 8.3 points.


    The latter is a reflection of the intuitive comments of film critics. The filmmakers have a great influence during the awards season, and most film critics appreciate the literary tune of "Lost in Tokyo".


    Rotten Tomatoes collected more than 80 film reviews including the film when it participated in the Cannes Film Festival. The index is not only marked as fresh, but the freshness is as high as 97%!


    More than professional film critics are buying "Lost in Tokyo".


    The media is also well received.


    "Lost in Tokyo" as a classic romance film has both the humor that makes people laugh, and the tenderness that makes people feel more intimate. Like all love stories that are memorable and memorable, it has a bitter sweetness and beauty. And moving into people¡¯s hearts."


    -"Los Angeles Times"


    The atmosphere and observation part of "Lost in Tokyo" is longer than the storytelling part. But you won''t mind: Sophia Coppola quietly maintains a depressed tone, and there won''t be a second movie like this unless genetics intervenes.


    -"The Hollywood Reporter"


    In fact, for some people, such as Ronan, after watching this film, they feel that Sofia Coppola seems to have said something, and it seems that he has not said anything.


    "This is a film that directly reflects the director''s emotions."


    At the pull conference jointly organized by Embassy Pictures and Sofia Coppola, Ronan said to his friend Tom Cruise: "Even works that represent Sofia''s personal emotions."


    Just watched the film, Tom Cruise also had a similar experience: "She has a good grasp and emotional control is in place."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Tom Cruise lowered his voice slightly, and said: "How strong beliefs and tenaciousness are necessary for men and women who have feelings to share a bed to avoid sex."


    Ronan asked, "Can you do it?"


    Tom Cruise did not answer, and asked, "Can you?"


    Ronan told the truth: "It depends on whether that woman looks pretty."


    Tom Cruise shook his fingers at him: "Ronan, your will and faith are not good."


    Ronan pointed to Tom Cruise: "Tom, it''s very impolite to say no to a man."


    Tom Cruise couldn''t help laughing.


    Ronan stopped joking with him, looked at Sophia Coppola, who was surrounded by the crowd in the banquet hall, and said: "Remember, all the votes in his hand are for "Lost Tokyo"."


    "Don''t worry." Tom Cruise said directly: "I will mobilize my side to vote for you as much as possible."


    He also looked to Sofia Coppola and said, "I don''t know if I have a chance to stand on the Oscar stage."


    With the last defeat in the Olympics, Tom Cruise''s mind to hit the best actor Oscar has also faded a lot.


    Ronan said, "When you have gray hair and wrinkles, you can definitely win an Oscar for Best Actor, Golden Man."


    Tom Cruise retracted his gaze and glanced at Ronan: "Can you help but hit me?"


    "This is not a blow." Ronan spread his hands out: "Tom, this is telling the truth. You represent an era in Hollywood. From the mid-1980s to the present, you have been one of the most iconic figures in Hollywood. Waiting for you When you get old, Oscars will definitely give you a supreme award."


    Tom Cruise is not stupid. Just after thinking about it, he knew that the possibility was not only there, but also very big. He shook his head and said, "Retirement consolation prize for the elderly."


    Oscar also has qualifications, and later Sandra Bullock, etc., can be said to be typical in this regard.


    Ronan lowered his voice slightly: "Tom, do you remember a project I mentioned to you? I said it with you and Will last time."


    "The gangster movie you were talking about?" Tom Cruise asked.


    "That''s right." Ronan nodded slowly, and said: "Will is busy with the promotion of "Rivals of the People". When this is over, I invite you to go to my side to watch the preview and the script together.


    The two screenwriters have returned from Boston and are combining the two film scripts of "Infernal Affairs" that have already been screened. According to the gangster culture in the United States, they are adapting a fully Americanized script to complete the first draft before Christmas.


    Ronan has made up his mind. The two most important protagonists have invited Tom Cruise and Will Smith to play.


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Yes, you can call me then."


    Ronan saw George Lucas coming out of the crowd not far away, pointed to his side, and said, "I''m going to have a chat with George Lucas."


    George Lucas has a big beard and a pair of black-rimmed glasses. Compared with Ronan the last time he saw him, he is much fatter.


    "Hi, George." Ronan walked over and greeted him actively: "It''s been a long time."


    George Lucas shook hands with Ronan and joked: "Yeah, I will forget you for a long time."


    Ronan knows how to approach: "You will not forget, we are alumni of the USC Film School."


    "If you don''t tell me, I really don''t remember." George Lucas smiled slightly: "So you also graduated from the USC Film School."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Unfortunately, I dropped out of school before finishing."


    George Lucas said naturally: "You already know the way of paper. Reading it on is a waste of time. It''s better to practice it."


    Ronan changed the topic: "Will the third part of "Star Wars Prequel" be released next year?"


    "It will be 2005." George Lucas appropriately revealed a little information: "Now post-production has just begun."


    Ronan seemed to be a fan of Star Wars: "Lord Black will appear, right?"


    George Lucas is very cautious: "This is the secret of the film, I can''t tell you now."


    Ronan deliberately pretended to look like he couldn''t wait: "This is too cruel for a fan."


    Looking at Ronan, George Lucas didn''t think it was a fake, and asked: "Ronan, do you like Star Wars very much?"


    Ronan did not answer, and asked, "How many people in the United States don''t like Star Wars?" He deliberately said, "George, will you still shoot the third part? If you continue to shoot, we can cooperate. I have no other meaning. It¡¯s just a fan¡¯s idea to participate in the production of Star Wars on the ground."


    "This will be the end." George Lucas has said it many times, and there is no need to hide it: "After "Revenge of the Sith", Star Wars has all ended from a movie perspective."


    Ronan sighed, "It''s a pity."


    George Lucas didn''t feel that way: "Any movie has an end, and I''m older and I can''t keep up with energy."


    Ronan just got familiar with George Lucas and left some good impressions. He didn''t rush to say what to do, but calmly said: "I agree with this, and then classic movies. And the character, there is also the day to say goodbye to the audience."


    George Lucas couldn''t help laughing: "Maybe I will restart this series when there are new advances in film technology."


    Ronan also smiled: "I''m waiting for that day."


    To some extent, the Star Wars series in the United States is a bit like a Journey to the West in the East, which has long evolved into a cultural phenomenon.


    From the film industry alone, Star Wars is definitely the number one IP in Hollywood.


    Ronan could hear that George Lucas has no plans to retire or transfer Lucasfilm for the time being, at least not yet.


    At the point of George Lucas, it is difficult to force him to do anything unless he volunteers.


    Ronan knows that many things can''t be rushed, otherwise it will be counterproductive.


    In fact, he has already done some understanding of "Star Wars" and Lucasfilm. The latter is similar to a group company. In addition to Lucasfilm, the production company, there is also the world''s No. One of the movie special effects company Industrial Light and Magic, and many subsidiaries named after Skywalker animation, soundtrack, the company''s total value should be more than 3 billion US dollars today.


    However, with the exception of Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, those other subsidiaries can be classified as bad assets strictly speaking.


    The greatest value of the entire Lucasfilm industry lies in two places, one is Industrial Light and Magic, and the other is Star Wars.


    However, the copyright of Star Wars is divided. The shooting copyright of the film and various peripheral copyrights are in the hands of Lucasfilm. The first part of "Star Wars", which is the film copyright of "New Hope", belongs to that year. The issuer is owned by Twentieth Century Fox.


    At the end of the 1970s, George Lucas transferred the copyright of the film to Twentieth Century Fox at a low price in order to be released and released in order to be ridiculed by various critics in the screening of "New Hope." In the twentieth century, Fox didn''t want to see it at all, and didn''t want to spend any more money. George Lucas retained the filming copyright and all peripheral copyrights.


    Later, as everyone knows, "Star Wars" staged a slight counterattack.

 Chapter 550： Cant compare

    "Thank you for all this for Sofia." Francis Coppola came over to greet Ronan: "Without your help, Sofia''s new film could not be as smooth as it is now."


    Ronan shook his hand and said with a little humility: "Mr. Coppola, you are too polite. It is Sophia who brought a masterpiece to Relativity Entertainment."


    Francis Coppola had a great impression of Ronan and said: "If you need help in the future, just call me."


    He exchanged business cards with Ronan, said politely, and left for other places.


    Ronan collected Francis Coppola''s business card, anyway, it was a good fate.


    Francis Coppola¡¯s influence is indeed not as strong as 20 years ago, but no one can ignore the Coppola family, especially Francis Coppola has an old relationship with many people in Hollywood and has an extraordinary relationship.


    Take George Lucas, for example, Francis Coppola was even George Lucas'' half of the film teacher in his early years.


    "It''s just a lucky guy with a good family background..."


    I don''t know who''s muttering came here, Ronan turned his head to look, and the person who was speaking was a middle-aged woman with a strange face.


    This ordinary-looking middle-aged woman noticed Ronan''s gaze, knew that she had made a mistake, and immediately walked away.


    Ronan didn''t have the idea of ??looking for trouble. This is a fact, but this fact should be divided into two parts.


    First of all, if it weren''t for the surname of Coppola, Sophia Coppola would indeed not have the influence they have today, nor would it be possible that after being frustrated in the actor, he would switch to directorship and become a mixed bag.


    Secondly, the family background itself is part of personal ability. A good family background has brought Sofia Coppola a lot of conveniences, and also gave her the opportunity to get in touch with and learn various skills in the director industry, and she can easily be a director. Get started.


    Strictly speaking, Ronan''s situation is similar to Sofia Coppola, and he has been able to develop to the present, and he has no relationship with his family.


    If it wasn''t for an established small production company, how could it be possible to raise funds at that time?


    The pull-up meeting went very smoothly. Sophia Coppola was like a star in the moon, and Francis Coppola and George Lucas appeared in person to canvass for votes. It is estimated that most of the people who came to the pull-up meeting will wait until nominations. When voting, they will vote for Sofia Coppola and "Lost in Tokyo".


    The embassy film industry is also looking for ways to do its work, and various public relations meetings and promotional activities have also been released.


    The key research awards of this film are three: best film, best supporting actress and best director.


    Of course, they are all nominations at this stage. You must first ensure that you get the nomination before you can talk about other things.


    Scarlett Johansson¡¯s best supporting actress is not difficult to nominate, and it is also difficult to win.


    As for the best actress, a film called "The Devil''s Head" has begun to be screened. Only those who have watched this film know what Charlize Theron is fighting for the heroine.


    Someone once compared the picture of Charlize Theron dressed up in 2000 with the photo with makeup when he appeared in "The Devil''s Head". Not only did they look like two people, but they were two extremes of humanity. .


    The extremes of beauty and ugliness.


    Young, beautiful and naturally beautiful actresses are God''s favorites, but if you want to get the best actress Oscar, there has always been an unwritten rule-you must destroy your image!


    I vaguely remember that Charlize Theron had some large-scale dramas in "The Devil''s Head", and it is estimated that few people will be interested...


    In addition, for the best picture and best director, getting nominated is a victory, so don''t think about winning.


    "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" will be released soon. This literary masterpiece with a special place in the history of European and American fantasy literature has been adapted into a movie and has been a great success. Now that the trilogy is about to end, Oscar will obviously give himself affirmation.


    Although the film tends to be young like the original, and the characters are black and white, no one can deny the greatness of the trilogy.


    Most importantly, Tolkien is dead!


    Oscars have always been generous in dealing with rewards related to people who have passed away. For example, once a clown, someone can get a performance award as a superhero comic character. This is unimaginable in the history of the Oscar for more than 70 years.


    But when people die, Oscar will show it.


    In fact, after the first two parts of "The Lord of the Rings" were released, and only a few technical awards were won at the Oscars, many discerning people can see that the judges are waiting for the end of the trilogy.


    In mid-December, "The Return of the King" was released in North America. The facts proved that the quality of the film was worthy of everyone''s waiting.


    This is definitely the peak of a magic movie, although the length of the movie will make many fans bladder pain.


    In the future, when the real director''s cut version is released, it will take a long time to watch it, otherwise it will not be finished.


    In fact, in the "Lord of the Rings" series, there are some battle scenes that the audience will find inexplicable. The theater version is not very clear. These are the editor and director Peter Jackson.


    In the version of the director¡¯s cut, the battle scene is too long, which stretches the film too long. The length of the film is directly related to the number of screenings in a single day, which becomes a key factor affecting the box office. The version finally released in theaters. Only on the basis of ensuring a smooth narrative, the scissors can be used in the battle scene.


    The most typical ones are the Siege of Minas Tirith, the Battle of the Plains of Palano and the Battle of Black Gate in "The Return of the King".


    There is also "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies".


    I believe many viewers will be curious about the goats on Thorin-Oak Shield. Did these mighty mounts fall from the sky? Peter Jackson has always liked to play the Heavenly Condor, when did he switch to the Heavenly Goat?


    After watching the director''s cut version of the DVD, all this will actually be understood.


    The goat did not appear suddenly, but because of editing.


    Of course, the pot must of course be carried by Peter Jackson.


    "The Return of the King" is a masterpiece, the biggest flaw is undoubtedly too long, but this does not prevent it from becoming the most popular Oscar as soon as it was released.


    The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has a grand and perfect ending. The unfinished ending can be said to be the biggest worry of everyone before.


    Peter Jackson, the man who was born specifically for the adaptation of Tolkien, did not turn worry into reality.


    When Ronan went to watch this movie, he also relived the passionate years.


    In that young age, how many people were excited because of the pre-war inspiration of King Theoton Perano Plain, and how many people were agitated by the cry before the Black Gate of Aragon.


    In the era that Ronan once experienced, is there a magic movie that can catch up with the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, even the "Harry Potter" series has a gap.


    At the same time, "Lost in Tokyo" began to expand the scale of screenings with great fanfare. Since mid-December, the film has expanded to 200 theaters. Although it is still shown on a single screen in each theater, it has been promoted and has a good reputation. Thanks to the blessing, the box office did not collapse after the expanded screening.


    In the first weekend after the expanded screening, the box office revenue of "Lost in Tokyo" soared to 3.62 million U.S. dollars, and the box office revenue of single-library exceeded 15,000 U.S.


    The total North American box office revenue of the film has reached 6.67 million US dollars, exceeding the production cost.


    And the expanded screening has just begun.


    The Embassy Pictures will maintain communication with the theaters based on various data feedback from "Lost in Tokyo", and continue to increase the number of theaters, but before the Oscar list is released, the scale of theaters will not exceed 1,000.


    Having said that, independent literary films like this one have a more personal and emotional author style, and their screening scale will not be particularly large.


    "Lost in Tokyo" is a typical niche movie.


    After the release, it can attract a large number of audiences. On the one hand, it is the promotion and marketing and the quality of the film. On the other hand, it has a certain influence with Sophia Coppola himself.


    This is also the natural advantage Sofia Coppola brings.


    How many people can star in a film like "The Godfather" as soon as they are born?


    This is a kind of luck, but also pressure. In the early and mid-nineties, Sophia Coppola became a typical figure in Hollywood nepotism.


    Nowadays, film critics have a high evaluation of her and "Lost in Tokyo", and how miserable she was scolded back then.


    In some ways, this is a "Bai Fumei counterattack" drama.


    In the newly announced Gotham Independent Film Awards, "Lost in Tokyo" has won some awards. As "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" is naturally not eligible for awards, as a small independent film, "Lost in Tokyo" won the best film And best actress two awards.


    The Gotham Independent Film Awards can be regarded as one of the Oscar''s outpost awards. The ability to win several awards also helped "Lost Tokyo" hit the Oscar nomination.


    "After this movie, are there any new plans?"


    After a pull conference, Ronan specifically asked Sophia Coppola: "Are you ready to shoot a new film?"


    Sophia Coppola smiled with a hint of nasal voice and said: "Not yet, I plan to take a one-year break, and wait until 2005 for new projects."


    Ronan nodded, and then asked, "Want to rest for so long?"


    Sophia Coppola said very naturally: "I don''t want to make myself too tired, I may rest longer."


    Ronan looked at her. Sophia Coppola is not an ordinary director, and there is no need to work hard like Uvi Bauer. Since Bao Ge has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment, one movie project after another movie project, even the rare break time. , All ran to Irvine to find the love in their hearts and cried out their heart...


    No way, Sofia Coppola and Uvi Bauer are completely incomparable.


    Ronan also completely cut off the idea of ??letting Sophia Coppola direct the female work.


    While busy with all these, a message came from George Clint that the crew of "Survival in the Wild", which has traveled all over the world for more than half a year, ended all filming and returned to Los Angeles.

 Chapter 551： Focus on practical

    Century City, the newly constructed Death Star Building, the seventh floor and a whole building, are rented by Relativity Entertainment, as the post-production studio of the group company.


    In the past, post-production of all films produced by Relativity Entertainment was done at Warner Studios, and Warner Bros¡¯ post-production studios were rented out, but this was not a long-term solution. Shahai Entertainment gradually became more famous as a DreamWorks. The production company must have an independent post-production room.


    With the development of relativity entertainment, it will inevitably touch the cake of traditional forces, and the contradictions will gradually become more prominent. The ratings of the rating committee are only one aspect. For example, in film production, the six major companies also have many restrictions.


    In terms of shooting, it¡¯s not necessary to establish an independent studio in Los Angeles. Now the trend of globalization of Hollywood crews is obvious. Various tax and fee preferential policies are emerging from other places. It is impossible for crews to stay in Los Angeles for a long time to shoot. Diversion across North America and even the world.


    Even commercial movies with a slightly larger investment, shooting in more than a dozen countries will become the norm.


    But post-production is not the same. It requires a combination of special effects, sound effects, art and editing, etc., and must find a stable and familiar location.


    At present, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. are cooperating closely, and no one can guarantee that the cooperation will continue in the future.


    If Warner Bros. and all other companies have problems with post-production, Relativity Entertainment will definitely be in trouble.


    In addition, Warner Bros.''s post-production studio has been established for many years, and the equipment is relatively outdated, and some of them can''t keep up with the development of the times.


    Digital technology is the future development trend of the film industry. In particular, large-scale commercial films must be fully applied to digital technology.


    Shahai Entertainment has funds and connections. It began planning to establish a post-production studio half a year ago. In October, it leased an entire floor of the office building in the newly completed Death Star Building. From the end of November, the equipment was put in place to debug and recruit and hunt for suitable Manpower, the first studio started actual operation in early December.


    According to the plan, when the post-production studios are completed, they will have the ability to allow four to six crews of different sizes to perform post-production at the same time.


    Of course, there is only one post-production room that can be put into work today, but it also involves more than ten types of work and production.


    The post-production of the crew of "Survival in the Wild" is relatively not as complicated as the movie. It is more about editing and adjusting the pictures, so it became the first crew to stay in the studio.


    Ronan met Bell Grylls and some of the main creative staff involved in the post-production in the post-production room.


    "Thank you."


    In the post-editing room, Ronan shook hands with Bell Grylls: "It''s darker, thinner, and more energetic than when we met last time."


    Bell smiled and said: "During this period of time in the wilderness, it feels like returning home." He shrugged: "Ronan, you let me recognize the essence of life, life without adventure, or life? ?"


    Ronan said solemnly: "Don''t worry, this adventure is just the beginning. We will cooperate in the second and third seasons in the future."


    Bell is also a flexible mind: "I dream of it."


    He felt that the activities he had done before had all gone the wrong way, and this show was obviously more suitable for him.


    Entering the sinister wilderness, with sufficient logistical support, Bell Grylls felt like a fish returned to the water.


    Years of training, learning, and accumulation have all come in handy.


    Compared to these, kayaking across the Atlantic is too plain.


    The two chatted for a while, and the topic quickly turned to the post-production of "Survival from the Wild".


    "Survival in the Wilderness" is not the same as the past reality show of survival in the wilderness. Bell-Grylls is not only the host, but also one of the producers of the show. He said to Ronan: "The show started from shooting When it comes to production, we strive to be authentic, and post-production does not need to add any special effects, and still focuses on pure editing, and emphasizes practicality."


    Ronan agreed with Bell Grylls'' point of view and said, "Yes. Since I leave the post-production to you, you can do it with confidence."


    Bell-Grylls added: "In the first season, I will focus on eating... to be precise, looking for food, adding to the lens and knowledge in this area. Eat raw slugs, snake eggs, and various insects. , Looks disgusting, but very practical. In the wilderness, survival is the most important thing. Everything else can be put aside."


    Ronan thought of a few words in an instant, "Pinch and turn around and you can eat", "Quack and crisp chicken flavor"...


    "I already have a very clear idea of ??editing, and all the series will adhere to a theme." Bell-Grylls is also trying to win the support of Ronan as much as possible, and wants the show to follow his own ideas: "In the wilderness, Going the wrong way may end up struggling to survive. Even people with rich travel experience will get lost, trapped, disoriented, and even face a fatal crisis. In these situations, how do we get out of trouble? What should we do? Survive?"


    Ronan nodded slightly, feeling that Bell Grylls hadn''t finished speaking, so he didn''t interrupt.


    Bell Grylls continued: "Therefore, the show will teach trapped tourists how to survive in the most dangerous environment."


    "No problem." Ronan quickly made a decision: "Bell, just do it according to your thoughts."


    Bell Grylls breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and asked, "Are there other things I need to pay attention to?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, ¡°You have to finish all post-production before June next year. In addition, go to the Netflix website to register an account, and share pictures, videos and knowledge about wilderness adventures through Netflix. Professional propaganda staff will come to cooperate with you, and we will make you an all-round survival expert in the wild."


    Bell Grylls does his part: "I''m actually an expert in field survival."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Pay attention to rest, don''t get tired, we still have a long time to cooperate."


    "The wild won''t break me." Bell Grylls laughed, "Neither can these jobs break me."


    Ronan talked with Bell about other things in post-production. After ten minutes, he left the editing room and went to other supporting workshops.


    All the equipment in the studio is up-to-date, and the total expenses for personnel, venue and equipment, etc., cost nearly 10 million U.S. dollars.


    The follow-up construction is still in progress, and Relativity Entertainment will have a post-production studio that matches the company''s development.


    As for "Survival in the Wild", this is a variety show carefully prepared by Ronan for Netflix''s streaming media business next year. He must wait for Netflix''s streaming media business to go public and log on to the Netflix website directly.


    When Ronan went downstairs, George Clint, who was here to check the progress of the work, followed.


    When he went down to the lobby on the first floor, Ronan observed for a while and said, "It seems that there are very few people."


    George Clint replied: "The building has just been put into use, and the leasing work started in October. At present, it seems that only one of our companies has moved in." He pointed to the above: "Although the economy is recovering, there is great pressure for companies to survive. It¡¯s Century City. The rent is not cheap. There will not be too many companies renting office space here in a short time."


    Ronan looked at the high-end decoration and said, "Are any well-known companies intending to move over?"


    George Clint thought for a while, and said: "CAA intends to buy out this building at one time in the past few months, but CAA''s revenue is placed here, which is just over 100 million yuan a year. This building is temporarily too great for them. The reputation is extravagant, and the asking price of nearly $500 million is not acceptable to CAA."


    The Death Star Building covers a large area, but like most buildings in Los Angeles, it is not high because it is located on the San Andreas Fault, with only a dozen floors.


    There are relatively few skyscrapers in Los Angeles.


    Ronan left a thought, and said, "George, you can ask someone to collect information about this building and the current owner, and pass it to me before the new year."


    George Clint replied, "Okay."


    The two left the building together, and Ronan asked again: "How about "Prison Break"?"


    George Clint said: "Dawn Johnson has already entered the group. He signed a three-season contract with us. Originally, I wanted to sign three more film contracts with him, but Dawn Johnson did not know the specifics of the movie. Under the circumstances of filming, he refuses to sign the contract."


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, we are not what we used to be. Although we need to do everything possible to reduce costs, we also have money to afford big stars."


    George Clint is full of confidence: "I will fight Dawn Johnson and his agent again, and I can fight for one more one."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Do you know the "Fast and Furious" series that you bought from Universal Pictures?"


    "I''ve seen it." George Clint said: "Two consecutive big sales, UU read , but the second is obviously not as good as the first."


    Ronan and George Clint didn''t need to go around in circles, and said directly: "I am going to shoot this series. I need an absolute tough guy actor to join. Dawn Johnson is good. You can talk to him about this project."


    "Serialized movies?" George Clint''s heart moved: "Since I have a project, I will talk to them on this basis and try to get Dawn Johnson to sign a few more film contracts."


    Ronan urged: "Don''t ignore the "Prison Break" project, it must be completed before the second half of next year."


    George Clint promised: "It will definitely be done on time."


    Ronan changed the topic: "We only have one movie left this year. Next week is the premiere. Please contact us and find more people to attend the premiere."


    George Clint said, "Leave it to me."


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s 2003 film release plan came to the end, and only the "Rival of the People" starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron was not released.

 Chapter 552： National rival

    Unlike "Dungeon Siege" directed by Uvi Bauer, the publicity and marketing of "Rival of the People" is still based on traditional methods, and almost all the publicity is carried out around Will Smith.


    All promotions and advertisements are printed with Will Smith''s name or Will Smith''s picture.


    ""The Enemy of the People": Will Smith teaches you three dates to catch true love!"


    "Will Smith''s first romantic comedy movie is coming soon!"


    "You haven''t chased the girl you like. Go and watch Will Smith''s new film. Will Smith will tell you how to win the love of the girl you like in the shortest time."


    Every poster, every advertisement, and every promotional article published by Embassy Pictures is indispensable for Will Smith.


    Because, Will Smith in this era represents more than just a person''s name.


    To say who is the most successful and popular actor in Hollywood, Tywell Smith has absolutely no objection.


    Will Smith is now definitely one of the most popular actors in Hollywood, reaching a peak that black actors have never seen in business.


    Ronan was interviewed by reporters during the "Nationwide Love Enemy" campaign, and said directly: "I think from beginning to end that there is only one person who can perform this role well, and that is Will Smith!"


    In his heart, in the hearts of many fans, Will Smith is now one of Hollywood''s brightest stars.


    In this era, Will Smith''s name is the guarantee of the box office. After the movie starring Will Smith is scheduled, other movies with a scale and intentions will often take the initiative to open Will Smith''s schedule.


    For example, this weekend before Christmas, North America has only one film with more than 3,000 theaters in North America.


    Stimulated by the double insurance of Will Smith and Garonan Anderson, the theaters have opened up to 3650 large-scale cinemas for a romantic comedy movie like "Rivals of the People".


    The super sequel film "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", which was drawn the previous weekend, has only 3,700 premiere theaters in North America.


    At his peak, Will Smith has a magical charm, able to magically turn a bad film into a super-gross film.


    Perhaps Ronan, who had seen the experience of Emperor Shi, had a clearer feeling.


    The most typical, Will Smith and Charlize Theron once starred in "National Superman Hancock", it is so bad to a certain level, it is successful based on Will Smith''s appeal.


    Of course, this kind of good thing can''t last forever, and the enthusiasm of fans will always disappear.


    Regardless of other aspects, Will Smith is a good father and has broken his heart for his son.


    Once Will Smith''s status and appeal were greatly reduced, and it was inseparable from doing everything possible to support his son.


    Presumably, many people still remember that magical "Return to Earth", it is really bad.


    After 2010, movie audiences have quietly changed, and the influence and personal appeal of Hollywood stars are also weakening, and the stars who can really fight against the box office are almost extinct.


    Will Smith can no longer save a bad movie.


    At that time, the actors who once relied on their personal charm to dominate the audience and attracted people to watch "Independence Day" and "Men in Black" on the National Day weekend of the United States, to the point where they may decline without making changes.


    What''s more, there is a cheating son who hangs behind his **** anytime, anywhere.


    Before Twentieth Century Fox launched "Independence Day 2," the first thing he thought of was not the director Roland Emmerich, but the actor Will Smith. He asked him if he would like to appear in the two parts of "Independence Day" 2. He proposed to pay 50 million US dollars for two films, with a box office share, and bring his son.


    I don¡¯t know if it was his son''s initiative or Will Smith insisted on doing it. The first two are nothing more. Twentieth Century Fox can agree to it, but Jaden Smith couldn¡¯t stand this 20th Century Fox at all, and finally talked about it. Up.


    Also, once Will Smith starred in the DC movie "Suicide Squad", the condition was to let his son star in a DC hero movie, rumored to be "Static Man."


    At that time, DC was not easy under the squeeze of Marvel. Warner Bros. was even more afraid of the super poisonous nature of Jaden Smith. He promised Will Smith to let Jaden Smith starring in the heroic movie and there was no news, so Wei Al-Smith withdrew from the "Suicide Squad 2" starring, and Jaden-Smith''s heroic dream was so silently shattered.


    The strategy of bundling sales between Will Smith and Jaden Smith has allowed filmmakers to stay away from each other, making Will Smith miss many opportunities.


    Maybe Will Smith thinks in his heart that as long as Jaden Smith has enough opportunities, he will be able to shine. After all, he is also a monk halfway, isn''t he famous in Hollywood?


    I''m afraid Will Smith''s life regret is not awake that cheating son.


    The weekend before Christmas, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "The Enemy of the People", which was placed in the world''s largest art venue gathering place-Lincoln Art Center.


    On this day, the Lincoln Art Center is full of stars, crowds of movie fans.


    Tens of thousands of movie fans have blocked the vicinity of the premiere theater, and almost everyone is a supporter of Will Smith. As a star standing in front of the scene, Will Smith''s charm is evident.


    In contrast, the heroine Charlize Theron is a bit unknown.


    At this moment, if you really want to find a suitable sentence to describe the charm of Will Smith, it is "the enemy of the whole people"!


    In the theater hall, Tom Cruise said with emotion: "I really envy Will. The charm of this guy is simply invincible."


    Ronan watched the chaos caused by Will Smith walking into the interview area and said, "Will will soon become a new superstar, right?"


    Tom Cruise, as one of the few superstars in the circle, undoubtedly has a right to speak, saying: "20 million dollars in salary is a hurdle. If you pass, it means that you have caught the edge of a superstar. Will this Is it the second or third film with a $20 million salary? Including this one, Will has two more films that are very popular. They are definitely recognized superstars in the circle."


    Ronan smiled and said: "The second film I collaborated with Will, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" based on real life, will be released this time next year.


    "I heard Will mention this film." Tom Cruise said: "You plan to play for the Oscar next year?"


    Ronan nodded: "Try it, those old guys have similar attitudes towards you and Will."


    Tom Cruise laughed at himself: "No way, who makes us make so much money and has such a big appeal? It''s easy to attract people to envy and envy."


    Ronan deliberately said, "You really feel good about yourself."


    Tom Cruise laughed haha: "This is self-confidence."


    Some guests entered the theater one after another, but Ronan and Tom Cruise didn''t mean to say hello. The others just cast curious glances and didn''t come to bother.


    Until the sound of the high heels landing, Tom Cruise turned his head and glanced, and said to Ronan, "I''m going in."


    After finishing speaking, he left without waiting for Ronan to reply.


    Ronan turned his head to see, Anne Hathaway walked over in a red fishtail evening dress.


    "Hi, Ronan." Her mouth pursed into a line and asked deliberately: "Why are you alone?"


    Ronan pointed to Tom Cruise: "Tom has something and just left."


    Anne Hathaway tilted her head slightly and looked at him: "You know I''m not talking about this."


    "I''m a bachelor." Ronan didn''t feel a little embarrassed: "Of course I have to be alone."


    Anne Hathaway walked over, took his arm, and said with a smile: "Now you are not alone."


    Ronan walked to the VIP room with them, and asked as they walked, "Have you picked up a new role recently?"


    "No." Anne Hathaway shook her head: "I took the initiative to find my producer, and provided them with youth idol roles like "The Princess Diaries" and "Summer in Jeans" to play some 17 or 18 year olds. Little girl. I''m in my twenties, can''t I always play this kind of role? Haven''t you told me that the transition must be early.


    Ronan nodded: "You have played too many idol movies, which is not good for you."


    Anne Hathaway quickly agreed: "I think so too, but it''s not easy to find new types of roles, but several independent film studios have asked me to star in art films..."


    She looked like she wanted to talk but stopped.


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan asked very cooperatively.


    Anne Hathaway hesitated for a moment, and still said, "Those art films have very large-scale scenes." She took a special look at Ronan and grasped Ronan''s arm, as if thinking about his feelings: Knowing that you don''t like it, so I rejected them all Ronan suddenly laughed and said deliberately: "Annie, thank you for taking into account my feelings. "


    Anne Hathaway lowered her head slightly: "Ronan, I will feel uncomfortable if you are not happy, really!" She leaned into Ronan''s ear and whispered, "I just bought an apartment in Manhattan, you still I haven''t seen it before. When the premiere is over, can you visit me?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse this invitation: "Well, I haven''t felt the atmosphere of a Manhattan apartment yet."


    The two walked into the VIP lounge and Ronan greeted some guests, many of whom were previously co-stars or directors, such as James Huang and others who were filming "Death Is Coming 3" in New York.


    Half an hour later, the crew of "Rivals of the People" came in one after another. Ronan hugged Will Smith in the past and greeted others.


    Then he saw Charlize Theron.


    It is hard to imagine that Charlize Theron has returned to a model-like figure.

 Chapter 553： vase

    Prior to this, "The Devil" starring Charlize Theron has been released. It is difficult for you to directly associate the heroine of that film with the beautiful and outstanding Charlize Theron in front of you.


    The difference is too big.


    "Unbelievable, Sally." Ronan exclaimed, "Do you know how to do magic? The kind that can control the body''s fat and thin body?"


    Charlize Theron said truthfully: "If there is any, that kind of magic is called stubbornness and desperate fitness."


    Ronan looked at her for a while: "I really imagine that you will play that devil."


    Charlize Theron said openly: "It''s mainly the credit of the makeup artist. I haven''t completely lost weight yet."


    Ronan could see that Charlize Theron looked very well-proportioned because of his height, but he was still slightly plump.


    In addition, loose skin is inevitable if you lose weight and lose weight.


    "You played very well in "The Devil''s Head"." Ronan said again: "Break through himself."


    Charlize Theron blinked and took the opportunity to say, "Ronan, if you agree with me, please vote for me."


    Ronan pretended to be confused: "What vote?"


    "I am going to hit the Oscar nomination for best actress." Charlize Theron slightly lowered his voice: "Your support is very important."


    Ronan did not have such a deep friendship with her, and instead of making a clear statement, he said: "The judges will not ignore your outstanding performance."


    Charlize Theron shrugged playfully: "Who knows? Actresses like me have never liked them."


    Ronan smiled and said nothing. Charlize Theron is definitely a smart man. He made such a big sacrifice to pick up the heroine of "The Devil". If you haven''t studied the tastes of Hollywood judges in depth, several people will believe it. ?


    "The Devil" is a film that sets out the Oscar impact, just like "Lost in Tokyo".


    The more beautiful and beautiful actresses use this technique to break through themselves, the greater the impact of contrast.


    Charlize Theron chatted with Ronan for a few words, and a familiar face came over.


    "Hi, Sally." It was a big star with black hair and a somewhat Asian appearance: "I said why I can''t find you, so you are here."


    Charlize Theron¡¯s face was full of smiles, and he was far more sincere than Ronan: "Good evening, Keanu."


    Ronan turned to look over there and said hello: "Keanu, you are welcome to come to the premiere."


    Keanu Reeves, wearing a straight suit, stepped forward to shake hands with Ronan: "Good evening, Ronan. It''s my honor to be here."


    Ronan smiled: "You are too polite, your savior."


    Keanu Reeves couldn''t help laughing and said, "I failed to save "Matrix Revolution."


    The third part of "The Matrix" had a poor response, and the North American box office has only just exceeded $100 million.


    Ronan speaks sincerely: "If there is a chance, I hope we can cooperate."


    Keanu Reeves nodded: "I look forward to that day."


    The two of them are not familiar with each other. Most of their words are polite. Keanu Reeves didn''t take it seriously, but Ronan hopes to cooperate in the future.


    How do you say that? You want your dog¡¯s life, I want your dog¡¯s life?


    Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves quickly went to other places together. The two are well-known **** friends in Hollywood circles, and their friendship is even as good as Ronan and Tom Cruise.


    Watching Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves can also make people believe that there are probably blue confidants in the world.


    Soon, Stuart Townsend appeared in Ronan¡¯s field of vision, and seemed to have a brief argument with Charlize Theron. Charlize Theron¡¯s queen aura disappeared, and she accompanied Stewart Townsend like a petty recipient. Out of the VIP room.


    Ronan could only shook his head. Behind every goddess, there always seemed to be an unbelievable boyfriend.


    Of course, a boyfriend like Charlize Theron, who has experienced severe psychological trauma, is actually not good.


    The former Charlize Theron was as rough as most Hollywood actresses. Ronan saw some Charlize Theron lace because of Goddess Dior. After the South African diamond broke up with Stewart Townsend , Has been rumored with many people, such as Deadpool Ryan Reynolds.


    Later, it was rumored to be engaged to Sean Penn.


    Ronan¡¯s last impression was that Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt¡¯s scandal had been hyped up online, and it is said that the two were introduced by Sean Penn.


    According to Ronan¡¯s estimation, this is highly likely to be false, because the cause of the scandal was that Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt co-produced an advertisement for the same sponsor, and then publicly choked with Angelina Jolie.


    Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie were at odds in the morning, and it can even be described as a long-standing grievance. It is said that Angelina Jolie has robbed Charlize Theron''s upcoming role more than once.


    This is very likely. In the eyes of the filmmakers, Angelina Jolie''s commercial value far exceeds Charlize Theron, especially Charlize Theron after forty.


    Ronan read a report that Warner Bros. and DC Comics once invited Charlize Theron to star in "Wonder Woman", but Charlize Theron would be wrong, thinking that the film party invited her to star in Diana Prin. Ci, said he didn''t know who Wonder Woman was and what she did.


    As a result, the people at Warner Bros. said that you don¡¯t need to understand that you play her mother, Amazon Queen Hippolyte.


    This is really an embarrassing answer.


    The age disadvantage of actresses is simply irreparable in Hollywood. When Marvel was preparing for "Captain Marvel", Charlize Theron was also one of Carol Danvers'' candidates, but he lost to the younger Brie Lahr. Sen, and then got a smashing smashing menstrual aunt Internet stalk.


    By the way, Brie Larson looks really desperate when she runs...


    The crew entered the theater, and there was an unusually enthusiastic applause from the audience. Thousands of spectators gave Will Smith the applause, and Will Smith waved his hands frequently, which made the atmosphere more enthusiastic.


    This is the last glorious era when celebrities have personal influence on movies. Ten years later, in Hollywood, it is too difficult to give birth to real superstars.


    Ronan stood in the first row, smiling and applauding. Regardless of other aspects, in terms of business appeal alone, every dollar paid to Will Smith was worth the money.


    Perhaps Will Smith is also a typical example of the American Dream.


    Before becoming a movie star, Will Smith was also very **** at a stage. For example, he provoked the most unprovoked IRS in the United States and was issued a fine of nearly three million U.S. dollars. He almost couldn''t turn back.


    It can only be said that the people who have turned a little under the attention of the IRS are not ordinary people.


    The theater finally quieted down, and the screening of "Rivals of the People" began.


    This film has long played the banner of Will Smith''s first romantic comedy and attracted a lot of attention.


    It can be said that there are superstars like Will Smith and Tom Cruise for the film, and there is no need for any fancy publicity plan. It is enough to use the usual film publicity model to make a step-by-step announcement.


    The combination of love and comedy belonged to a major category of Hollywood commercial films in the 1980s and 1990s. However, as they entered the new century and were hit by large-scale commercial special effects films, the influence and appeal of romantic comedies declined significantly.


    But the pair of CPs, Will Smith and Charlize Theron, is obviously very popular.


    Three well-prepared dating experiences were staged at the beginning of the film.


    Dedicated to save the dog before the taxi, give a joke to the ice-skating girl, and the introverted man took a bunch of headshots of facial paralysis, so that the audience shouted that there is this kind of routine, while feeling that the design is clever and reasonable enough that there is no reason not Hit.


    Will Smith is a legendary "love counselor" who has helped countless men woo their dream lovers. He clearly understands the common mistakes of people in the courtship process and provides them with "encounters and sharing." "Dance, kiss" and other suggestions and training.


    Finally, he himself got the person he likes after several twists and turns.


    The plot of the whole film is a collection of love, suitable or not suitable only for those who watch it.


    Those who are about to fall in love, or those who are in a relationship, can watch and learn.


    It only takes three dates to show your dream lover the real you and arouse their interest.


    A successful commercial film was born.


    With the development of Hollywood, the characteristics of commercial films have long become routines. On the basis of the inherent routines, "Rivals of the People" has appropriately innovated. Although there are not many innovations, it belongs to the old wine in new bottles, but it is enough to arouse the audience''s interest.


    Movies like "The Enemy of the People" are not likely to have a shocking effect, but they can be called a romantic comedy with a certain degree of novelty and sincerity.


    Most importantly, at the request of Ronan, "The Enemy of the People" has a completely different rhythm from the romantic comedies of the 1990s, and it advances the story quickly The rhythm is very tight, the switching is fast, and it''s silly Switch the scene, just finished the last section, immediately jump to the next plot.


    After all, the times are different. The slow-paced romantic comedies that once sold big may hit the streets in this era.


    What was the biggest flaw in the entire film of "The Enemy of the People"? Most people have an accepted option-the heroine is really ugly!


    Charlize Theron''s performance in this play can only be considered qualified, not very good, and can not be compared with the earth-shattering changes in "The Devil''s Head", but at the point of the vase, he exceeded the task.


    She was filming "The Enemy of the People" before taking on "The Devil". Regardless of her figure and appearance, she is at the peak of her life. Compared with the skin that seems to be restored to her figure now, she is too fat and thin. Relaxed and much more beautiful.


    This is also a highlight of the film, at least not because of the appearance of the heroine, causing a drag on the film.


    Many people say that not everyone can play the heroines of independent art films, and similarly, the heroines of the vase category can also not be played by anyone.

 Chapter 554： Fellow

    Many people think that New York, like Paris, is an ideal place for romantic dates. A romantic comedy that takes place in New York, if you can make use of scenes familiar to the audience to produce fascinating effects, it will achieve one plus one greater than two. Effect.


    "The Enemy of the People" undoubtedly did this.


    What''s more, the movie is indeed very interesting. The love consultant played by Will Smith is skilled in technical tackling, knows how to figure out the mind of women, and make suggestions for the elders of the **** siblings. Every hit is sure to hit, and she is an outstanding hooker.


    On the first day of its release in North America, with the addition of the upcoming Christmas effect, "Rivals of the People" sold $22.1 million in the box office in 3650 theaters in North America. , No. 1 at the box office on the day of airborne.


    "Rival of the People" must not be able to fight the first weekend of "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" as the sequel of the hit movie, but the next weekend screening with the other party is still a battle.


    However, the film, like most of Will Smith''s commercial films, is not very good.


    After the first day of its release, the Rotten Tomatoes Index of "The Enemy of the People" was only 65 percent, IMDB scored 6.8 points, CinemaScore theater audiences scored "B+" on site, and authoritative media scored 62 points.


    This word of mouth, even in romantic comedies, can only be said to be quite general.


    But Will Smith has this kind of charm, which can make a film that is not of good quality break out at the box office and commercial.


    Even some media believe that "The Enemy of the People" is a test of whether Will Smith is a real public lover, or just a small lover of the black sisters.


    To a certain extent, Will Smith is one of the fastest celebrities in Hollywood history. After the filming of a film that can be counted almost with one hand, he has entered the Hollywood A-level club, with 20 million US dollars. The remuneration of the film was very calm, making many veteran stars envy and jealous.


    This is also one of the reasons why Will Smith did not entertain him at the Oscars. Similar to Tom Cruise, the star journey is too smooth, compared with the old predecessors who don¡¯t know how much they have suffered and even see blood in some areas. , Success is a little too easy.


    How can old people be mentally balanced?


    These people are basically Oscar judges, and they control important performance awards. It is normal for those who are young and famous to be left out by the Oscars.


    In recent years, which young and well-paid actor has successfully won the Oscar for performance?


    Only Tom Hanks, a hard-working actor who has worked hard for many years, is in their hearts.


    But the producers will not consider the feelings of the veterans in the actor industry, because in Hollywood, the box office is the hard indicator and the most clear indicator. Since Will Smith has starred in the screen, almost all of the movies starring at the box office have gone viral. .


    However, the movies he starred in before had a strong action component, although there were also romantic scenes, they were secondary.


    Starring in a typical romantic comedy movie, the target audience is first of all women. Even if Will Smith has a strong physique and a handsome appearance among blacks, it is not a sufficient condition for a successful romantic comedy.


    Action stars can hardly be recognized by the audience with romantic feelings everywhere. Bruce Willis has tasted the bitter fruit back then, and has not yet fully adjusted it.


    But judging from the effects of "Rivals of the People", Will Smith really has his own set of unique ways to attract women.


    Perhaps it also benefits from the actual life experience outside of the movie, because people like Ronan who have been close to Will Smith know that Will Smith is a master pick in life and a woman who has had a close relationship. The number is only a lot more than Ronan.


    After all, not everyone has the ability to handle heavyweights like the Williams sisters, but Will Smith can do it, which is enough to prove his charm.


    To put it bluntly, it is a cute big boy who is very clever and smart. The girls can lean on his broad shoulders and be teased by his jokes, and they can''t help acting when he is like an injured big child. The motherhood of love and compassion.


    The charm of the actors and the compact plot of the film can make people happy in an hour and a half. As a Christmas pastime film, "The Enemy of the People" is completely qualified.


    Although only one day passed on the first weekend, Ronan was able to pass the first day''s box office to confirm that "Rival of the People" has been a success.


    But Ronan knew even more clearly that the success of "Rivals of the People" is certainly due to the propaganda and operation of the Embassy Pictures, and more importantly, Will Smith''s star charm.


    It is no exaggeration to say that if the film is changed to a male lead, the result may be completely different.


    The "New York Times" comment can be described as hitting the nail on the head.


    "The Enemy of the People" is a standard romantic comedy. The plot is basically a clich¨¦, but it has won box office success with Will Smith''s popularity and the accurate market positioning of Relativistic Entertainment."


    The more authoritative "Hollywood Reporter" in the Hollywood circle also published a similar view.


    "The "Rival of the People" starring Will Smith was a complete surprise in this vulgar film. He overturned the image of previous action movies and captivated the audience with his cool expressions and bad smiles. The plot of the film was average, only Some interesting dialogues and funny snippets."


    Although this film has a mediocre reputation, there are many pertinent comments.


    The "Los Angeles Times" commented that: "The Enemy of the People" appears natural and credible, the film is also clean, without any spoof, vulgar, or outrageous. The style is fresh and romantic, warm and pleasant. The urban environment and the relationship between the characters in the film, the story is very close to ordinary people, the whole film has an indescribable style that makes people feel at ease.


    In the North American film market, this is destined to belong to Will Smith''s Christmas weekend.


    On Friday, "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" rebounded strongly, earning US$22.41 million in a single day, but the trend of "Rivals of the People" was stable and reported that it received US$23.45 million on the same day. It continued to suppress the " Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King reached the top.


    When the opening weekend three days passed, "Rivals of the People" unsurprisingly sold 58.5 million U.S. dollars at the box office, surpassing the 50.59 million U.S. dollars of "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King", and won the North American box office champion at the opening weekend.


    However, the trend of "Lord of the Rings 3: Return of the King" was stable and terrible. The box office in North America dropped only 30% from the first weekend.


    Various authorities predict that the North American box office of this magical epic masterpiece may hit 400 million US dollars, and the global box office will inevitably exceed 1 billion US dollars.


    If this result can be achieved, in this "Avatar" has not yet appeared, "Dark Knight" is still in the making, the Avengers are not assembled, and in the age when Jurassic Park is closed, "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" will become second only to The box office runner-up of "Titanic".


    Ronan certainly knows very well that no matter how it compares, "Rivals of the People" is not as good as "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King".


    New Zealand director Peter Jackson also reached the pinnacle of his life with "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King". He has never surpassed it, and may never be able to surpass it.


    It is said that since the fans of the Lord of the Rings do not want to miss any shots of the film, the bladder has also been fully exercised.


    The North American box office in the first weekend of "Rivals of the People" almost equaled the production cost of US$60 million, which also marked the end of Relativity Entertainment''s last 2003 film.


    With the release of this film, Embassy Pictures also ended its release in 2003, but they did not have much time to rest, because from February 2004, there will be more than ten films that need to be released in North America and overseas. .


    There are many popular works like "Shrek 2".


    There are also movies with high hopes such as "A Wonderful Night at the Museum", "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", "The Wedding Proud" and "The Passion of the Christ".


    In addition, many popular sequels of relatively small investment under Relativity Entertainment will also be released and listed by Embassy Pictures.


    In the past six months, the Embassy Pictures has seldom pushed overseas films purchased for tens of thousands of dollars into theaters for distribution, and basically sent them directly to disc and video tape channels.


    Embassy Pictures also wants to further expand the source of the film distribution, and began to contact some small and medium-sized Hollywood production companies, and strive to obtain the distribution agency rights of some films starting next year.


    The distributor is relatively less risky than the producer.


    "Cheers!"


    In the small bar of the manor, Ronan and Will Smith clinked glasses: "The "Rival of the People" is a big box office, it''s worth a toast!"


    Will Smith drank it and said with a smile: "Ronan, working with you is simply fun. Are we a strong alliance?"


    Ronan drank the wine in the glass and said, "It''s definitely a strong alliance!"


    Will Smith glanced at the wall clock on the wall and asked, "Why hasn''t Tom come here yet?"


    Ronan said, "I heard that he has gone to the celebration ceremony. It is estimated that he will have to wait a while."


    Will Smith is puzzled: "Does Tom have movies that are on sale?"


    "It''s probably someone else''s Ronan shrugged slightly: "It may be related to his church. "


    This is not a good topic. Will Smith was also very close to Scientology for a time, so he simply changed the subject and said, "I also celebrated a little yesterday."


    Ronan joked: "Go to the Williams sisters?"


    "No." Will Smith shook his head quickly and said, "I took the initiative to interrupt contact with them?"


    Ronan was very curious: "Don''t you think the Williams sisters are very good? Why did they break? I can''t hold it anymore? Or..."


    Seeing Ronan¡¯s puzzled eyes that seemed to say that you¡¯re not good enough, Will Smith quickly explained: ¡°It¡¯s not for these reasons, I¡¯m in good health, but some time ago I discovered that there are too many people in the same way and the risk is too high. ."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words: "Will, this decision is very wise."


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 Chapter 555： Romantic cruelty

    Although you shouldn¡¯t care too much about the number of fellows in Hollywood when you associate with women, if there are too many fellow fellows in the same time period, the risk factor will increase indefinitely. After all, no one can guarantee how much you will have on another target. Fellow.


    By analogy, the risk factor is definitely not a problem of one plus one being greater than two.


    For example, the rumors about Jessica Alba in the previous life may suggest that this sweet lady was only dating that sports star at the time, but it is unknown how many fellow sports stars have.


    It can only be said that most people have higher pursuits when they have money, and this part of the pursuit often includes handsome men and beautiful women.


    Ronan is certainly not qualified to say anything about others, because he is one of these vulgar people.


    However, it is mostly female celebrities or supermodels who can make him a target. German friend Tony Koch is very correct in saying that the psychological and spiritual feelings brought by female celebrities are completely different.


    Ronan and Will Smith drank for a while, and Tom Cruise came over.


    "Sorry." Tom Cruise said with an embarrassed smile: "Something has been delayed temporarily, so you have to wait a long time."


    Will Smith remembered what Ronan had just said and asked, "Where is the church?"


    Tom Cruise nodded: "There will be an event later, I need to come forward to organize it."


    Ronan poured a glass of wine for Tom Cruise, handed it to him, and asked, "Isn''t it a fundraiser again?"


    Tom Cruise shrugged slightly: "A small fundraiser."


    Seeing that Tom Cruise didn''t want to say it, Ronan didn''t ask anymore. Scientology may be preparing to raise funds to build a spaceship so that the leader can fly to the universe and find scientific truth.


    This is not a joke, because in some respects Scientology is not a magic sect at all, but a science fiction sect.


    For example, in the agreement signed between Tom Cruise and Scientology when he was young and ignorant, there is a clause similar to that when the Scientology boss wants to enter the universe one day, Tom Cruise must board a spacecraft.


    Many outsiders seem incredible to nonsense sects, but they can always attract many loyal believers, some even senior intellectuals.


    People are really wonderful creatures sometimes.


    Ronan didn''t say much, and raised a toast to Tom Cruise and said: "I and Will are celebrating his goodbye to the Williams sisters."


    Tom Cruise clinked with Will Smith next to him, took a sip, and said, "Congratulations, Will, you have preserved your kidney function."


    Will Smith asked dissatisfiedly: "Am I so weak?" He took the bottle and poured wine for the three of them: "Tell you a secret. I attended Jeff''s carnival some time ago... Oh, imagine. It''s not so wonderful."


    Jeff is Will Smith''s partner in rap.


    "Low-end party." Tom Cruise shook his finger and said sternly: "I have attended a high-end party in Manhattan, New York, organized by another sect. They mainly recruit celebrities and women. Those female religious devote themselves wholeheartedly..."


    Ronan asked, "Like in "Open Eyes"?


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "It''s much crazier than that. There are young stars in it. They take the initiative to develop believers for the sect and specifically find female celebrities to start."


    Luo Nan has heard in a vaguely: "Isn''t this a Stockholm syndrome patient?"


    Will Smith answered, "Well, I seem to have also heard of this. A new sect that only develops female believers, that leader is really happy."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing and said, "Will, if you want to do this, it''s much easier than him. There will be countless female fans who will dedicate their lives to you."


    This is not an exaggeration at all. There is such a chance that countless female movie fans will tear up Will Smith and eat them without vomiting bones.


    Tom Cruise said: "Ronan, your conditions are much better than ours. If you are willing, many female stars will be happy to have further communication with you."


    Ronan shrugged and told the truth: "I don''t have so many characters in my hands."


    After speaking, the three of them all laughed, and then toasted again.


    After taking the bottle and pouring, Ronan remembered something and said: "William of the United Kingdom may come to Los Angeles in his personal capacity in January and February next year. I called me the other day. I think it is necessary to receive him. ."


    "When will you come?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Will Smith also looked at Ronan with concern, and they were also very interested in contacting William.


    Ronan put down the bottle and said, "The exact time has not been determined."


    Tom Cruise said: "I am very familiar with his mother and attended her funeral."


    Will Smith asked, "How would you like to receive it?"


    "Of course it was a warm reception." Ronan said naturally: "William will be the chairman of the FA next year. I am very interested in an English football club."


    Tom Cruise immediately understood Ronan''s meaning: "Do you want to buy a football team to play?"


    Ronan nodded: "There is this plan."


    Will Smith shook his head: "It is said that there are very few money-making games in English football clubs. They are all money-smashing games, which are not affordable for poor people like me."


    Tom Cruise, regardless of the football club, said: "Ronan, William is sure to inform me about the itinerary. This is also the son of an old friend."


    Ronan said: "No problem." He glanced at his watch: "There should be almost ready over there, let''s go to the theater."


    He led the way and entered the private theater of the manor with Tom Cruise and Will Smith, where the butler Nikia was waiting.


    After receiving Ronan''s order, Nikia notified the people in the screening room to start the screening, and the English subtitled version of "Infernal Affairs" appeared on the screen.


    Will Smith and Tom Cruise stared at the big screen very seriously, because they knew very well that Ronan would not just let them come to watch a Hong Kong-style police movie.


    Ronan didn''t say much before the film was shown, and he started watching "Infernal Affairs" with great concentration.


    From the perspective of the audience, this film is indeed very exciting. It can be called the peak of Hong Kong-style movies. Even from Ronan''s own point of view, "Infernal Affairs" is much better than the previous "Infernal Affairs".


    But after all, movies cannot be separated from the social environment and cultural background, and it is impossible to ignore these factors and exist alone.


    To bring a Hong Kong-style film to North America, the imagination is very beautiful, the reality is very cruel.


    Embassy Pictures has already released "Infernal Affairs" in North American theaters. The box office is not enough for publicity and distribution costs, and it can only pay back slowly by offline leasing.


    Ronan gradually became immersed in the movie, revisiting the classics again, and found that "Infernal Affairs" is still very beautiful and attractive.


    This film is not as rough as the traditional Hong Kong film, and the details are well processed.


    For example, when Huang Zhicheng and Chen Yongren met for the last time, they met Han Chen.


    When the two separated, Huang stopped Chen, and then said "Nothing", which probably hinted at a bad ending.


    Huang picked up the newspaper and pretended to be a passerby. In terms of acting skills, he was impeccable. When Ronan watched "Infernal Affairs" for the first time, he even thought that Huang might be able to get through the danger smoothly.


    But the movie is romantic and cruel, and the sky is not what people want. The moment the elevator door is cut off makes people''s hearts cold.


    It''s just that Ronan still didn''t expect Huang to be thrown directly down the tall building...


    Then there is the classic rooftop duel. The romantic and beautiful scenes and atmosphere make people easily think of the battle between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuuxue on the top of the Forbidden City.


    On the night of the full moon, on the top of the Forbidden City, a sword comes to the west, and a fairy is flying beyond the sky.


    Also, what Ximen Chuuxue blows is not snow, but snow.


    Because of the inevitable differences in cultural background, this Eastern style of aesthetics carries endless cruel romance, which is also difficult for most Westerners to understand.


    Changing the background and putting it in a Western-style social environment, it is not difficult to find that Martin Scorsese once handled it very well.


    The vulgar group of Boston gangsters, where there is any romance at all, can only rush over.


    But this kind of thing is not suitable when placed in an oriental context, especially in the habitual mood of Hong Kong-style movies.


    Therefore, there is the cruelty in the beauty and romance.


    In the final headshot, Liu and Liang acted very well, with shock in their eyes. The latter died in the elevator. The elevator door was closed and opened, and then closed and opened again. The lens was romantic and beautiful, but it brought endless cruelty. .


    This is completely different from the cruelty of Hollywood gangster film realism, but it is equally cruel and heartbreaking.


    Perhaps this also reflects another aspect of Eastern culture: those who say that good people are rewarded, most of those who kill harm for the people are dead.


    After the first part was released, Ronan didn''t stop, so he asked him to release the second part.


    Undoubtedly, it may be because there was no plan for the second part at the earliest. "Infernal Affairs 2" feels a little worse than the first one, but it is equally exciting.


    This series is a milestone in Hong Kong films, and it can be called the last glory, releasing endless movie glory.


    In addition, has left behind countless classic lines.


    "Out to mix, sooner or later have to repay."


    This statement has long become an eternal classic.


    Later, as long as someone has an accident, someone will always follow this comment-if you come out, you will have to pay it back sooner or later.


    There is also Lao Wu in "Infernal Affairs 2". Perhaps this is the peak performance of his actor career, and one of the least.


    In the small place in Hong Kong City, the fierce competition in the film industry is actually no worse than that in Hollywood. Fierce competition has also brought about necessary improvements in the abilities of actors. Therefore, the acting skills of many Hong Kong actors are really excellent.


    Many acting schools in the 1980s and 1990s were no less inferior to the Oscars.


    After watching the two films in a row, Ronan greeted Tom Cruise and Will Smith out of the theater and came to a lounge. The first draft of the completed script was already prepared.


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 Chapter 556： Be honest

    In the lounge, Ronan was slowly drinking a cup of black tea, Tom Cruise and Will Smith were both looking through the script very seriously, and would stop to think about it from time to time.


    These two people are not highly educated, but they have been in the industry for many years, and they still have the judgment of the script.


    The script is composed of two typical Hollywood screenwriters based on the Boston style and Hollywood model. Except for the main frame, the script is completely different from the Hong Kong version of Infernal Affairs.


    In fact, on these two versions, you can also see some helplessness.


    The East has a high degree of acceptance of Western culture, but Westerners generally reject Eastern culture.


    The repercussions caused by the two versions of "Infernal Affairs" can be said to reflect this aspect.


    Many people once said that the filming of "Infernal Walker" was very good, and many people said that the filming was very bad. Most people would think that the original version was better. There are no longer the bosses and undercover gangsters and brothers in the remake, but Honestly, who can expect Americans to understand this?


    Sometimes, I have to say that good movies are global, but also regional.


    When Ronan lived on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the dispute between the Hong Kong version and the US version was a bit similar to tofu brains. There are different reasons for who is good and who is bad.


    It can only be said that the region and social environment have brought inevitable differences.


    Just like Ronan, starting from his personal preference, the Hong Kong version must be more exciting and beautiful, but from the perspective of the future response and profitability of the project, Americanization is a must.


    Will Smith first put down the script, turned his head to look at Ronan first, and then to Tom Cruise. Seeing that Tom Cruise was still watching very seriously, he did not speak, but talked to Ronan. Same, I waited patiently.


    Tom Cruise had a very serious disorder when he was young. Even though he was cured by Scientology, his speed in reading books and newspapers was slower than ordinary people.


    Ronan has heard many people say that after graduating from the United States and the United States, there are many people who cannot understand normal written expressions. If you are on the other side of the Pacific, you still have this situation after graduating from high school. It is called illiteracy or IQ arrears...


    English does not seem to be the case.


    Ronan hadn''t encountered this kind of problem himself, so he didn''t particularly understand.


    However, it is difficult for Ronan to understand that Tom Cruise''s disorder was cured by Scientology. It may be that Tom Cruise''s experience increased with age, and the amount gradually increased, which naturally just fine.


    After waiting another half an hour, Tom Cruise also put down the script.


    Ronan asked directly: "How is it?"


    Will Smith nodded slightly and asked, "Is this based on the two movies I just watched?"


    "It doesn''t seem to be the same." Tom Cruise said slowly: "The main frame is very similar, but the background and story are all Americanized."


    Ronan opened his hands and said, "I plan to make a film that will be shown in North America. It must be Americanized. Maybe you haven''t noticed. The original film has already been shown in North America."


    Will Smith is curious: "Why haven''t I seen it? Although there are some expressions that I can''t understand, the film is wonderful. If I have seen it, I will definitely have an impression."


    Ronan simply explained: "When there were the most screening theaters, there were only a dozen and the embassy film industry did not dare to invest more."


    Tom Cruise is also a person with a film company: "Prevent losses?"


    "Yes." Ronan thought about it and said, "It seems that the cost has not been recovered until now."


    He straightened his face: "What I''m telling you is this new film project, which is based on these two Hong Kong films and is adapted to shoot a film set in the United States."


    Tom Cruise nodded slowly, and Will Smith gently pinched his ears: "Is the copyright available?"


    Ronan smiled: "Of course, the copyright is in the hands of Shahai Entertainment." He directly asked: "Tom, Will, are you interested in the two male protagonists?"


    Tom Cruise is very decisive: "I took this project."


    Will Smith suddenly laughed and said, "Ronan, it seems we are going to cooperate for the third time."


    Ronan didn''t expect the two people to agree so simply, and said: "I also prepared a lot of arguments to convince you, but you didn''t give me a chance at all. All the arguments I prepared were in vain, which is really disappointing."


    "You won''t have this opportunity." Tom Cruise said seriously: "The Ronan Anderson project is now the guarantee of Hollywood''s success."


    Will Smith shrugged: "I am the beneficiary of working with you now, you don''t have to convince me. On the contrary, Ronan, I want to hold your big thick legs!"


    Ronan pointed to Will Smith, and said, "You should hug sister Williams'' thick legs."


    Tom Cruise also laughed: "This fits Will''s appetite."


    Although this is a project adapted from an oriental movie, the script can only be said to be quite satisfactory, but Tom Cruise and Will Smith hardly have any doubts about it. Do Ronan¡¯s projects need to be doubted?


    "Okay." Ronan patted his palm: "No kidding, let''s say business."


    Will Smith interrupted him: "Wait, Ronan, I have one condition."


    "It''s just you." Ronan looked at Will Smith helplessly: "Don''t be long-winded, just say it."


    Will Smith reminded: "Do you remember our agreement?"


    Ronan didn''t remember so much, and said in doubt, "Promise? What agreement?"


    Will Smith did not answer, but looked to the other side: "Tom, do you remember?"


    Tom Cruise thought for a while and asked, "Will, you mean the three of us are in the same movie?"


    Will Smith snapped his fingers: "Yes, we agreed on the golf course."


    Ronan was speechless for a moment, straddling his expression and said: "Two big brothers, what do you mean? Are you planning to use my inexperienced little actor to set off how good your acting skills are?"


    "Being a man requires credit." Will Smith plausibly said: "Ronan, this is what you often say."


    Ronan patted his forehead: "We will discuss this later, let''s talk about the two of you first."


    Tom Cruise didn''t want to embarrass Ronan too much, and took the initiative to answer: "I have no problem, you can let the people from Shahai Entertainment talk to my agent."


    Will Smith nodded and said, "I''m fine. I''ll notify the agent when I turn around."


    The intention of the two superstars to play the two male protagonists has been achieved. Of course, Ronan will not discuss the specific conditions with Tom Cruise and Will Smith personally. It is also very inappropriate to let the people of Shahai Entertainment and theirs. The broker talks slowly.


    Ronan said, "I will officially notify Shahai Entertainment tomorrow."


    Tom Cruise asked curiously: "Who do you plan to invite as a director?"


    "Don''t worry, it must be a top-tier director." Ronan said his name directly: "The first candidate I plan to invite is Martin Scorsese."


    Will Smith said: "The gangster film is the type that Martin Scorsese is best at."


    Tom Cruise asked again: "When do you plan to start shooting?"


    Ronan told the truth: "You are all busy people. After we coordinate the schedule, we will decide the specific shooting and production time."


    "Yes." Tom Cruise agreed.


    Will Smith interjected: "Indeed, I have a very tight schedule. Next year, I will dub DreamWorks'' "The Gang of Sharks" and part of the remake of "Me and the Robot"."


    Ronan looked at Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise said: "I want to participate in the post-production of "World War". In addition, I am preparing for "Mission Impossible 3".


    Ronan nodded slightly and considered what they had said for a while, and said: "In addition, it depends on the contact between Shahai Entertainment and Martin Scorsese. The script also needs to continue to be adjusted. If everything goes well, we will be in the second half of next year. The preliminary preparations will begin, and the theater will be released in 2005. The goal is the Oscar in 2006!"


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith''s eyes widened at the same time.


    "Is this film going to hit the Oscars?" Tom Cruise asked: "Is there great hope?"


    Will Smith also said concerned: "Tom and I are not the people Oscar likes."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Who knows the result if you don''t try?"


    If I remember correctly, "Infinite Walker" won the best director and best film awards at a certain Oscars, but the performance award was nothing.


    The two male protagonists at the time were Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.


    The former is cooperating with Martin Scorsese to film "Aviator", and the latter is making final preparations for the filming of "The Bournegro 3".


    Both of them were so busy, Ronan was too embarrassed to disturb them.


    Of course, if the protagonists are replaced by Tom Cruise and Will Smith, there is no guarantee whether they will be nominated for the Oscar for Performance Awards.


    But the two can also bring a strong box office appeal.


    The first candidate for the director must be Martin Scorsese, who once won the Oscars for "Infinite Walker". Although Martin Scorsese is not a key factor, the sympathy and seniority points certainly played a role.


    This kind of film, if you don''t go to the awards, it is difficult to generate large profits.


    Ronan chatted with Tom Cruise and Will Smith for a whole afternoon, and the two people left The next day, Shahai Entertainment began to have formal contact with their agent. Since this is a standard film created for the Oscars, it can be classified as an art film. Tom Cruise and Will Smith each get $12 million in compensation for the friendly price.


    Of course, their brokers are not simple, after all, brokers must fight for the interests of customers, and it is impossible for the actual pay of the two superstars to be too lower than normal.


    In the end, in addition to the basic salary, the two had a 4% North American box office share.


    The production budget of "Infinite Walker" may be around US$80 million, which is a bit high for a prize-winning film.


    Ronan is also trying to reduce the initial investment, such as sponsoring advertising and applying for tax refunds.


    It is no exaggeration to say that with Tom Cruise and Will Smith here, it is not difficult to find sponsorship from advertisers.


    Since there is such a natural advantage, it must of course be used.

 Chapter 557： Work together

    Shahai Entertainment also made contact with Martin Scorsese. Martin Scorsese is busy with the production of "Aviator" and has no time for him for the time being. It will not be discussed until the production of "Aviator" is over next year. Other movie projects.


    Ronan was not in a hurry, after all, there was still plenty of time.


    2003 is about to pass, and the two films released by Relativity Entertainment in December are still being screened, and "Rivals of the People" enters the second weekend screening.


    This mediocre love comedy movie may be due to Will Smith''s personal charm, and its steady trend is jaw-dropping.


    The box office for the next weekend dropped by only 34% compared to the first weekend, and another US$38.6 million was collected. In addition, including the Christmas holiday harvest, the film¡¯s North American box office successfully passed the US$100 million threshold and reached 100 million in 1998 Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    Let alone other people, even Ronan did not expect that the trend of "Rival of the People" was so steady and smooth.


    After all, this is just a funny love comedy, and its reputation can only be regarded as mediocre. Although the publicity and distribution of Embassy Pictures are strong, it will not let the picture draw such a steady trend.


    In the final analysis, it can only be said that in the ten years after the new millennium, Will Smith''s personal charm and box office appeal are amazing.


    It seems that as long as the film is not too bad, Will Smith can hold up the box office.


    In addition, "Lost Tokyo" is still being screened on a small scale. Although it has entered the fourth screening weekend, the embassy film industry has excellent rhythm control, and word-of-mouth marketing is very well done, and the attendance rate has always been It''s quite impressive. The single-library box office continued to stay above US$10,000 that weekend, and the total box office in North America has reached 15.1 million US dollars.


    In addition, this film has won a series of nominations and awards.


    Among the many Oscar outpost awards, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, the New York Film Critics Association Award, the Boston Film Critics Association Award and the Chicago Film Critics Association Award, etc., "Lost in Tokyo" all won the best director, best actress and Nominated for three major awards for Best Picture.


    "Lost in Tokyo" is not the strongest first film on the outpost, but it is also very rewarding. As the new year is approaching, the next is the famous weather vane award.


    Directors¡¯ Guild Awards, Producers¡¯ Union Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.


    These are the four weather vane awards with the greatest influence on the Oscars. The judges of the first three have a high degree of overlap with the Oscar judges, and it can even be said that they are composed of Oscar judges. The final result is extremely overlapped with the Oscar. According to relevant statistics, they overlap. The degree is over 95%.


    The latter¡¯s judges do not have a penny relationship with the Oscars, but they have a certain degree of influence. Once they are awarded, they will get a huge publicity effect and attract the attention of many people.


    Of course, these are ultimately to give the film more opportunities to get votes, and it is impossible to guarantee that any film will win 100%.


    The so-called Oscar weather vane or outpost is nothing more than a title given by film critics, reporters and fans.


    Many movie awards were originally created without thinking that they would become an accessory to the Oscars. But the status of the Oscars is too high. There is really no entertainment category in North America that can match the qualifications and influence of Oscars. .


    Sometimes, when a person, an award reaches the highest level, the latecomer will inevitably be called an accessory.


    Before the New Year, there was good news. The tripartite negotiations between Pretone Pictures, Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment came to an end. The three parties signed a formal cooperation on the two film projects of "Mamma Mia" and "The Da Vinci Code" protocol.


    Shahai Entertainment and Pretone Pictures invested in each other¡¯s film projects. The former accounted for 51% of the investment in "Mamma Mia" led by itself, and the latter in "Daphne" led by Tom Hanks. "Odd Code" also accounts for 51% of the investment.


    Doing so can effectively guarantee their own right to speak on the leading projects.


    At the same time, Rita Wilson is one of the producers of "Mamma Mia", and Ronan will also serve as a producer in the "The Da Vinci Code" project.


    The omni-channel distribution of these two films in North America and overseas is all under the responsibility of Embassy Pictures.


    With the distribution right in hand, Relativity Entertainment has the absolute initiative.


    Pretone Pictures has no distribution capabilities and can only be located in the lower reaches of the industrial chain.


    "Happy cooperation."


    In the press room of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ronan and Tom Hanks exchanged contracts at the signing ceremony and shook hands tightly. Tom Hanks smiled honestly and said, "Happy cooperation!"


    The two hands are squeezed together, like the closest partner.


    The flashing lights of hundreds of media reporters lit up, seeming to flash blind people''s eyes.


    Then comes the time for routine questions.


    A reporter with a "Yahoo Entertainment" tag on his chest asked: "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hanks, congratulations to the two for reaching this strong cooperation. Can you tell me your views on this cooperation?"


    Tom Hanks glanced at Ronan, and Ronan made a please gesture, motioning him first.


    "It is a great honor to be able to reach a cooperation with Relativity Entertainment." Tom Hanks is still a good old man: "Mr. Anderson is a very good producer. I believe this cooperation will definitely bring success.


    Tom Hanks is very particular about what he said, Ronan will not talk nonsense, and said with a smile: "I have always been a fan of Tom. I have wanted to cooperate with Tom since the 1990s, and now I finally got what I wanted."


    Such scenes are essential skills in Hollywood.


    At the end of the signing ceremony, Tom Hanks took the lead to leave the press room, and Ronan then entered the lounge on the other side.


    The conversations between the two bosses of their respective companies were fairly peaceful in private, but they were definitely not as harmonious in front of the media.


    Involving more than US$50 million in investment, and as a producer himself, Ronan was very concerned about the specific preparation plan for "The Da Vinci Code" and asked: "Tom, when will the film be prepared for shooting."


    Facing the extremely important work, Tom Hanks temporarily let go of his prejudices and said: "We will start preparations in May next year at the earliest, and strive to start filming in the second half of the year, and it will be released in 2005."


    Too much money is pressed on it, maybe Relativity Entertainment is nothing. His Bridgecom Pictures will be very difficult, which is the key to finally agreeing to cooperate.


    The financial problem of filming and producing "The Da Vinci Code" is difficult to solve with the strength of Pretone Pictures alone.


    Ronan has no doubts about investment and funding. On the one hand, he is one of the film crew producers and a member of the highest authority structure; on the other hand, both crews have hired firefighter funds as a third-party guarantee for the completion of the film. , The investment will be controlled in the third-party account.


    "What about the director?" Ronan knew that Tom Hanks had played the leading actor: "Are you sure?"


    Tom Hanks said: "It''s basically finalized, and Ron Howard has agreed to be the director of this film."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This candidate is good, Director Howard is competent."


    "I think so too." Tom Hanks suddenly turned to ask: "One of the heroines in "Mamma Mia" is played by your friend, what about the other heroine?"


    Ronan said directly: "I plan to invite Meryl Streep."


    Tom Hanks frowned slightly: "She? Will she play?"


    "It''s man-made." Ronan simply explained: "I might work with Meryl Streep on several film projects."


    Tom Hanks said: "Her acting skills and singing skills are sufficient for this role, your friend..."


    Ronan smiled: "Her name is Amanda Seyfried, and she just starred in "Mean Girl" some time ago. This film is still being released in North America. She is not in Los Angeles now. , When Amanda returns, I can arrange for her to meet with Ms. Rita Wilson first."


    When it comes to expensive investments, Tom Hanks is also very cautious: "This is the best."


    Ronan is confident that Amanda Seyfried is qualified for this role. Perhaps Amanda Seyfried has average acting skills, but has excellent appearance conditions and has quite good singing skills.


    There are many actors who can''t sing at all, such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise. When others sing for money, they sing to death.


    Maybe even the she-wolves of the Rocky Mountains can be recruited by them.


    About to start a full range of cooperation on two film projects, Ronan and Tom Hanks discussed for a while, especially about the investment, shooting and distribution of the film.


    Fortunately, "Mamma Mia" has a production budget of US$40 million; the production budget of "The Da Vinci Code" is as high as US$110 million!


    Even with the support of the Pacific Investment Foundation and not occupying the liquidity of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan is still very cautious while paying attention.


    Nearly half an hour later, Ronan was ready to leave. Before leaving, he specifically said: "Tom, we are now partners We need to maintain smooth and good communication and work together!"


    Tom Hanks is neither a child nor a wayward celebrity in the circle, but a very mature and steady person, saying: "Ronan, this is exactly what I want to say."


    Ronan shook hands with Tom Hanks and walked out of the rest room.


    Perhaps because of Spielberg''s relationship, Ronan knew very well that Tom Hanks had a prejudice against him. The two might not be friends, but there is no need to become enemies.


    In the Hollywood circle, good connections and cooperation are sometimes very important.


    After all, the North American film industry is still a business circle, and the practice of either being a friend or an enemy will only make it difficult for one''s own side.


    In the process of reaching a cooperation agreement on the two film projects of "Mamma Mia" and "The Da Vinci Code", Relativity Entertainment has passed the crucial 2003, ushered in the dawn of 2004, and continues to run wild on the road of development .


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 Chapter 558： DreamWorks problem

    The New Year''s sun shines through the window and falls on his generous body. Tom Hanks opens his fingers, letting the light fall on the fingertips, penetrates into the skin, and delivers warmth.


    The sun rising in early 2004 seems to be able to give people a whole new experience.


    Tom Hanks sighed lightly in his heart. In a blink of an eye, he was wide and fat, and he became greedy for sunshine like an old man.


    With the sound of footsteps, Steven Spielberg wearing round glasses came over with two cups of black tea, put one of them on the coffee table in front of Tom Hanks, opened the soft sofa chair, and sat down. Opposite him.


    "When did you change the taste?" Spielberg asked: "The black tea doesn''t even add sugar?"


    Tom Hanks pressed his high-pitched belly, with his fingers as the center, a pit that had always been sunken suddenly appeared: "If I don''t control my sugar intake, I will lose weight. I will soon I can shoot new movies, and I also need to control and reduce my weight. Too fat is not good."


    Spielberg immediately remembered the news a few days ago and asked: "The Da Vinci Code, a collaboration between Pretone Pictures and Relativity Entertainment?"


    The press conference for this kind of thing was held. Tom Hanks did not have to deny the need, and said: "This is this project, and preparations will begin in the second half of the year." He is a capable character and must lose weight as soon as possible."


    Spielberg sighed: "This is Ronan Anderson who has taken the initiative to find you and ask for cooperation."


    Tom Hanks simply said: "Originally, Relativity Entertainment Group wanted to buy the film adaptation copyright of the original work, but I was the first to get it. It happened that Rita took a fancy to Ronan Anderson''s movie "Mamma Mia". Copyright, Pretone Pictures has reached a cooperation agreement with Relativity Entertainment on these two projects."


    Spielberg pushed down his glasses: "The success rate of projects promoted by Ronan Anderson is extremely high, and successful cooperation with him is guaranteed."


    The two have been friends for many years. Tom Hanks smiled honestly: "It''s mainly because Rita likes "Mamma Mia" very much."


    Spielberg could understand Tom Hanks¡¯s approach and did not mean to blame his old friends. He said: ¡°The advantages of working with them are obvious. The Relativity Entertainment Group has developed rapidly in the past two years, and it may not be long before it will surpass DreamWorks. ."


    Tom Hanks shook his head: "How is it possible? Steven, the scale and confidence of DreamWorks is something that a new company like Relativity Entertainment can catch up with?"


    Spielberg smiled bitterly: "Tom, DreamWorks seems to be huge, but in fact..." He didn''t know how to describe it, so he said, "That means it looks huge."


    Tom Hanks knew that DreamWorks had encountered many problems, but he couldn''t ask directly, so he could only look at Spielberg.


    Spielberg picked up his teacup, took a sip of the slightly bitter black tea, and said, "The main business of this part of DreamWorks under my control is live-action movies. In the past few years, DreamWorks has produced many successful movies. , But it has been missing an extremely important link, and shareholders are also extremely dissatisfied with it."


    Tom Hanks is also a veteran in the circle, and immediately understands what Steven Spielberg is talking about.


    Spielberg tasted black tea and continued: "Originally, after "The Da Vinci Code" entered the North American bestseller list in early December, I thought about whether to talk to you about co-production, but after careful consideration, I still gave up."


    "Why?" Tom Hanks asked.


    "Because of our co-production, limited by the distribution capabilities of DreamWorks, the film still needs to find a suitable distributor." Spielberg''s smile seemed to have a bit of bitterness, as if it was entirely for old friends: "Later, it exploded. Pretone Pictures is preparing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment. I think cooperating with DreamWorks may not have the convenience of relativity cooperation."


    Tom Hanks could only smile and said, "Steven, there are some things in Pretone Pictures that I can''t decide alone."


    Spielberg said: "In terms of distribution, DreamWorks is far inferior to Relativity Entertainment."


    Tom Hanks is silent. Isn''t this a reason why he can cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    This is purely commercial cooperation, and nothing else is involved.


    Tom Hanks believes Spielberg knows this very well.


    Spielberg sighed and said: "In recent years, distribution has been the biggest obstacle to the development of DreamWorks. There are almost no overseas distribution channels. Even the distribution channels in North America are narrowing compared with previous years. All these make me worry. , I can¡¯t fall asleep many nights. If DreamWorks continues, it¡¯s dangerous."


    Tom Hanks frowned slightly: "There is also a problem with the North American distribution channel?"


    "DreamWorks is digging for distributors from other companies, and other companies are also digging for DreamWorks people." Spielberg said simply: "I have always wanted to establish overseas distribution channels for DreamWorks, and many North American distributors have sent out. And then encountered difficulties overseas far beyond North America. Tom, you should know how difficult it is to open up channels from scratch. Overseas is more than ten times more difficult than North America. Most of the people sent by DreamWorks overseas will either quit or leave. Resigned and resigned in the face of difficulties, and few people can stay overseas..."


    Some things are hard to say, Paramount Pictures has been watching DreamWorks recently.


    If you say this to people outside the industry, maybe others are listening, but Tom Hanks knows very well that the actual difficulties may far exceed what Spielberg said.


    Is it so easy to develop overseas film distribution channels from scratch? In addition to the traditional six major Hollywood companies with overseas distribution capabilities, there are only limited medium-sized companies such as Summit Entertainment, Gore Messi Pictures, Relativity Entertainment and Artisan Pictures.


    Among them, Summit Entertainment and Gore Messi Pictures have weak overseas distribution capabilities, which means they can distribute in overseas markets such as European developed countries and Australia.


    Like DreamWorks and the emerging Lionsgate Films, in recent years, they have been committed to opening up overseas distribution channels, and the effect is not without, but there are few overseas markets except for the English-speaking countries.


    Spielberg¡¯s words continue: ¡°The overseas issuance business is not developing smoothly, resulting in the large amount of funds invested by DreamWorks and the loss of issuers. This is also one of the reasons why DreamWorks is struggling. It was only last year that I discovered that frequent investment in personnel funds was used. Exploiting distribution channels overseas has affected not only overseas business, but also dragged down DreamWorks¡¯ North American distribution business. The loss of a large number of professionals has led to the weakening of DreamWorks¡¯ North American distribution capabilities."


    He sighed: "The personnel sent to expand overseas are all elites in the publishing industry. After they leave, they take away not only the hope of DreamWorks, but also the network of contacts they have accumulated in the publishing industry for many years."


    Tom Hanks sympathizes with Spielberg a bit. People who can be sent overseas to develop key businesses are certainly not ordinary employees.


    "It doesn''t matter, Steven, everything will be fine." Tom Hanks can only say: "Any company will encounter various difficulties in the early stages of development. As long as DreamWorks survives this difficult period, it will meet Here comes a golden age."


    Spielberg grinned reluctantly, and said, "I hope so." He shook his head: "Look at me, why did you tell you these things."


    Tom Hanks didn''t mind at all: "Steven, I can see that you are under a lot of pressure. We have been friends for many years. You can tell me what you want."


    He was a little worried that the pressure of DreamWorks would push Spielberg down.


    "Don''t worry, I will stick to it. DreamWorks will usher in an opportunity for development." Spielberg said seemingly relaxed: "Some time ago, someone from the company made a suggestion to make DreamWorks completely abandon the increasingly difficult distribution business. Not only stop opening up overseas distribution channels, but also abandon the somewhat crippled North American distribution business and concentrate on the production industry."


    In the recent period, Paramount Pictures has been aggressive, constantly exerting pressure on DreamWorks, wanting DreamWorks films to go through Paramount¡¯s distribution channels.


    This is the prelude to want to annex!


    Several other large companies are also waiting nearby to watch the show.


    Hearing this, Tom Hanks hurriedly interjected: "Steven, absolutely not. If you give up the distribution business, DreamWorks can only exist as a medium-scale production company."


    No one knows better than him that the original intention of the old friend was to build DreamWorks into an entertainment group comparable to the big six companies.


    A company that does not even have the ability to issue is tantamount to being pinched directly in the throat, and even the oxygen for breathing growth must be controlled by others!


    Spielberg nodded and said: "No, I will not give up the issuance business, and I will continue to explore overseas distribution channels. DreamWorks must develop..."


    Tom Hanks suggested: "You can consider acquiring overseas issuance business."


    "It''s difficult. Every issuing company treats its overseas distribution business as a treasure." Spielberg shook his head: "When Polygram Group was acquired, there was an opportunity. Unfortunately, Polygram''s overseas distribution business was lost. Nan-Anderson¡¯s Relativity Entertainment won, otherwise there would be Embassy Pictures."


    This past Tom Hanks knows that is also one of Spielberg''s stereotypes of Ronan Anderson.


    Spielberg picked up the black tea and took a sip: "Thank you, Tom, I can only tell you these words."


    "We are friends." Tom Hanks smiled, picked up the black tea and drank it slowly. After a while, he said: "Unfortunately I can''t help."


    Spielberg also laughed: "You are willing to listen to me and relieve my pressure. It is the best help." He changed his voice: "Sometimes, I really admire Ronan Anderson, this People are more suitable than me to be the boss of a film company, and so far, far more successful than what I have done."


    Tom Hanks first echoed: "From the perspective of the film company owner and producer, Ronan Anderson was able to achieve his current results at the age of twenty-five or sixteen. It is indeed very remarkable." He continued: "But this man is very profitable and very calculating, and it is difficult to deal with."


    Just as Tom Hanks and Spielberg were discussing Ronan, Ronan met David Finch who had just returned to Los Angeles in the clubhouse in Beverly Hills.

 Chapter 559： Dark vision aesthetics

    In fact, as early as half a month ago, Ronan passed the script written by Lindsay Bill to David Fincher through the hands of his agent. After David Fincher passed on his interested attitude, Ronan only Officially invite him back to Los Angeles to meet.


    Unlike the movies that are always full of harsh black shots and cruel subjects, David Fincher himself speaks slowly, like an ordinary middle-aged man who has been smoothed out by life.


    The two shook hands and greeted him, and David Fincher said directly: "Mr. Anderson, I really like the horror films produced by your company, especially the jigsaw in "Chain Saw". There will be a sequel later, right? Dig deep into the life and psychology of the jigsaw, and thoroughly discover the psychopath of the character?"


    Having seen all the movies directed by David Fincher, Ronan is not surprised, saying: "This project is currently in charge of Director James Wyn, and I am not particularly clear about the specific content."


    What David Fincher said is indeed one of the directions in which the film can develop in the future, but the focus of the second sequel is still the brutal organ killing itself, not the perverted psychology of the jigsaw.


    In fact, including the first one, the film is only a little bit about the shaping of the jigsaw.


    After all, James Wynn is not David Fincher, he is a director with strong commercial attributes.


    David Fincher touched his sparse beard and said, "I like the anti-social character like the jigsaw very much."


    Ronan smiled: "That''s why there will be "Seven Deadly Sins" and "Fight Club"."


    Hearing this, David Fincher couldn''t help laughing.


    Ronan remembers very clearly, David Fincher said a word before-I think people are very abnormal, at least I have a personality, this is the foundation of my career as a director.


    Starting from "The Seven Deadly Sins", the movies that David Fincher has shot so far, almost all of the prominent characters have anti-social or abnormal sides.


    Someone once said this sentence: If you like David Fincher, then your personality will be more or less "perverted".


    At that time, Ronan also thought about this issue very seriously, and it seemed that there was some truth to it.


    For example, when he was a child, Ronan had a little cat at home. Ronan liked it so much. Every time he held it in his arms, he would suddenly think of holding it tightly.


    This is real!


    I am afraid that many people have experienced similar situations.


    But in the end, reason prevailed, and reason suppressed the dark side.


    David Fincher''s movie just expands the dark side infinitely.


    In some ways, David Fincher is good at making scar movies.


    David Fincher put his smile away, took a picture of the script next to him, and said: "I like stories that reflect human nature and the dark side of society. I like this script and... the heroine in the script!"


    Ronan said: "We can cooperate on this project."


    David Fincher was silent for a short while, Ronan did not speak, quietly waiting for David Fincher to make a decision.


    This is a standard noir project. It not only needs to create the film''s black style, but also takes into account the commercial value. Ronan temporarily cannot find a more suitable director than David Fincher.


    Although David Fincher was not a subject and did not have a systematic film study, he entered George Lucas''s Industrial Light and Magic work in 1980 and participated in the production of many films.


    Five years later, David Fincher filmed the documentary "Beating the Drum of Life". With the filming experience and the accumulation of personal resources, he got the opportunity to shoot commercials.


    Since then, David Fincher has focused on commercials and music videos, and won the Best Director Award at the 1990 MTV Music Video Awards.


    Then there is the well-known resume. Twentieth Century Fox came to the door and hired David Fincher to direct the sci-fi thriller "Alien 3". David Fincher officially moved to the big screen.


    David Fincher''s films are very visually impactful and have a strong personal style. However, because of his long-term relationship as a commercial advertisement and music MV director, he can better express his personal style and have commercial value.


    Whether it was once or now, with the exception of a handful of films used to develop the Olympics, David Fincher''s works are often full of horror and suspense. The focus of the film is directed at the darkness of human nature and society.


    In particular, the commercial failure of "Fight Club" allowed David Fincher to learn a lot of experience and lessons. While the latter films maintained the characteristics of film noir, they also innovated on the basis of traditional film noir and integrated modern business. Elements.


    "Mr. Anderson, I am very interested in this script." David Fincher does not hide this, but as a personality director, a director who has experienced the **** things of "Alien 3", some things must be said before: "In order to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future, I must explain a few things."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Please speak."


    David Fincher said slowly: "I''m currently working on a film project called "Lord of Dogtown". I must wait for the completion of this film before I can start preparing for a new film."


    "No problem." Ronan knew this: "The schedule can be coordinated, and Relativity Entertainment is not in a hurry for this project."


    The most basic prerequisites are fulfilled, and David Fincher gradually revealed his true intentions: "I have carefully studied the script, and I have also made some basic assumptions during this period."


    Ronan asked: "The script has two endings. I have discussed with the screenwriter Lindsay Bill many times, and finally decided to listen to the director''s opinion."


    "I suggest choosing the second ending. The heroine is alive is the biggest mockery of this society." David Fincher did not hesitate to put forward his own suggestion: "She is alive and can shock the audience''s psychology more than she is dead. My ideal style. This film is a wild black comedy. It will make people feel socially absurd. It will make people laugh and feel intensely uneasy at the same time, even heartache."


    "I hope this is another "Seven Deadly Sins"." Ronan said his request very directly: "Not "Fight Club"."


    It¡¯s not time for David Fincher to just enter the film industry. He understood Ronan¡¯s meaning and said: "I will not ignore the commercial value of the film. I will make the audience happy to watch this film, but I will not let it The audience can leave their seats easily and happily after watching."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "Director Vinci, I believe you have this ability."


    "Alien 3" that year was really a big pit, which caused David Fincher to become cautious when taking on any film project, so as not to cause fierce conflict with the producer, which would lead to his complete loss of control over the film.


    He had indeed studied the script carefully and made certain assumptions, so he opened the briefcase and pulled out several sub-shots that were obviously carefully prepared.


    The first piece that David Fincher handed Ronan was not an artwork, but a photo.


    A delicate woman in a black professional suit stands in an apartment with her back to the window.


    The apartment draws the curtains, and the dark-toned curtain cloth covers the windows, making the sky very gloomy outside, which makes the light in the room dim. On the contrary, a few white decorations appear fuzzy gray. The woman in front of the window looks at first glance. It is very delicate, and if you look closely, you find that her entire face is shrouded in shadows, and she can''t see clearly.


    "This is..." Ronan asked.


    David Fincher briefly explained: "I used the conditions of the crew to shoot this imaginary composition of the heroine''s apartment, also to more directly reflect the style of the movie I am conceiving."


    Ronan understood that David Fincher was not generally interested in this project, but he was worried that the producer would interfere too much.


    David Fincher said: "The temperament of future films will be very dark." He pointed to the photo: "Dark human society, dark tones, and finally merge into dark vision aesthetics."


    He simply said: "Like this scene picture, when the heroine walks on the path of her own choice, even in the scene of direct sunlight, the character will always be hidden under the shadow."


    Ronan combined with the movies he has seen before, and he has a feeling. For David Fincher, his unique visual aesthetic style and his creation of a world of images that make the audience feel strongly immersed are also the reasons why he was "loved" .


    In his films, the details of each frame in the film have a very high standard of "Virgo", and no frame appears accidentally or randomly.


    At the same time, every frame has been analyzed and decided before it will be presented.


    David Fincher gave Ronan some sub-camera artwork and waited for Ronan to look through it and said: "This is a scene of the heroine graduating from college. It is very representative. The graduation ceremony is held during the day. But I will make people feel like it is midnight and the sunlight is white, but I will make the saturation very low, making people think that the role of sunlight is only enough to illuminate the venue."


    He added: "But darkness and light are relative, the tone is dark, but the overall picture is bright, which can highlight a sense of desolation and is more in line with the characteristics of the entire movie."


    Ronan thought carefully about what David Fincher said, and occasionally tried to recall the movies that David Fincher had made, such as "House of Cards" and "The Lost Lover".


    David Fincher is a very individual director. Because of the terrible experience of "Alien 3", even if he is very interested in this movie project, he still chooses to give up without Ronan''s promise.


    "Yes." Ronan didn''t let David Fincher wait too long, and quickly made a decision: "Director Fincher, you are responsible for the film from preparation to shooting to post-production, but I have a request, the edited version you submit , I must be satisfied before the filming and production of the film is complete."


    Although David Fincher was not given the final editing rights, it was not much different.

 Chapter 560： Depp is missing

    Hearing Ronan¡¯s promise, David Fincher said directly: "I took this project. Mr. Anderson, you can ask my agent to talk about the contract."


    He has heard of Ronan¡¯s reputation and has an excellent reputation in Hollywood. It can be said that he is well-known. Now that he has made a promise, he may not regret it in the future.


    Besides, these will inevitably be reflected in the contract.


    Ronan was happy, David Fincher was unambiguous, and the two sides quickly reached an agreement.


    The next specific matters will be discussed by Shahai Entertainment and David Fincher''s agent.


    David Fincher¡¯s director¡¯s pay is not low. Hollywood has clear standards. Generally speaking, director contracts are easier to talk about than actors. Most directors do not have as many weird requirements as star actors.


    A star like Jennifer Lopez is difficult to serve, not to mention her and the messy service staff from assistants to stylists to friends. Even her pet cat has to hire two babysitters. Fourteen hours of dedicated care.


    Compared to many Hollywood stars, the stars on the other side of the Pacific are still in the lower stage of playing big names.


    The crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" filmed in Rosario, Baja California, encountered the dilemma of celebrities playing big names.


    On the artificial lake set, the crew just got ready. It was like being suddenly pulled by the switch. They could only stop temporarily. The actors in front of the scene and the staff of various types of work behind the scenes were all helpless, with a trace of helplessness. anger.


    Keira Knightley pinched her waist with both hands, stood on the wooden deck, turned around several times, and said to the opposite Christian Bale: "It''s just Johnny Depp who is special? This is the first time. Ha... everyone waits for him."


    Christian Bale stretched out his hands helplessly, the dissatisfaction on his face was beyond words.


    A thin, skinny actor stood on the mast against the scorching sun. Seeing that he couldn''t shoot, he quickly got down from the mast.


    Another pirate dressed as a one-eyed dragon came to his ear, muttering that he didn''t know what he was talking about.


    The person in charge of the photography team and the director of photography of the film crew Darez-Worski saw that he could not shoot, so he quickly picked up the walkie-talkie and shouted a few words and called the shooting boat back in the artificial lake.


    The latest digital cameras have extremely high environmental requirements and cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time.


    The heads of various other behind-the-scenes departments all looked at director Gore Wibinski. Director Gore Wibinski took the megaphone handed over by assistant Charles Gibson and shouted: "The actor returns to the resting place. Make up, other departments except the film crew maintain the status quo!"


    He put down the megaphone and shouted, "Who can tell me where the **** hero went!"


    At the end of the morning filming, there was no makeup removal. After a break at noon, Johnny Depp, who had been in the dressing room, suddenly disappeared.


    Assistant director Charles Gibson also didn''t know how to answer.


    Gore Wibinski growled: "He was still filming in the morning, why did he disappear after lunch?"


    Not far away, the assistant producer Craig Wood couldn''t get through to Johnny Depp''s cell phone and quickly called the producer Jessica Felton.


    Jessica Felton, who was coordinating the second investment with the Pacific Investment Foundation, immediately rushed to the set and quickly learned the specific situation from Craig Wood.


    Jessica Felton has been in office for more than a month and has adapted to the role of producer in charge of the crew. Knowing that now is not the time to hesitate, as a producer, he must act decisively and deal with this emergency as soon as possible.


    Strictly speaking, it is not a sudden situation. Before she took office, similar situations had happened several times in Johnson Depp, the actor.


    Jessica Felton dialed Johnny Depp¡¯s cell phone again, but no one answered, and then dialed Johnny Depp¡¯s agent¡¯s cell phone, with a busy tone.


    "Cray, you immediately contact Johnny Depp''s assistant or other people around you to determine the location of Johnny Depp." Jessica Felton knows that this is Mexico, although it is unlikely that anyone would dare to provoke Hollywood. ''S crew, but this situation cannot be ruled out: "If Johnny Depp''s assistant can''t contact him, report to me immediately."


    "Okay." Craig Wood didn''t dare to hesitate.


    Jessica Felton said to another assistant: "Immediately launch the crew security to look for it on the set. Don''t let go of every corner. You go to the hotel in person to see if Johnny Depp returns to the hotel. Yes. Hurry, report to me any time you have news."


    The assistant did not dare to delay, and quickly greeted the security officer to leave.


    Jessica Felton rounded her loose long hair into a ponytail, and quickly came to the caller Gore Wibinski. Gore Wibinski immediately hung up the phone and told Jessica- Felton nodded.


    "How''s it going?" Jessica Felton pointed to Gore Wibinski''s cell phone: "Did you reach Johnny Depp?"


    Gore Wibinski said directly: "I just called Johnny Depp''s agent, and the agent doesn''t know where he went." He couldn''t help but rushed up: "Shit. He left the entire crew here! Is there any basic professional ethics!"


    The director, who is not bad-tempered, patted the temporary office desk in front of him.


    Jessica Felton soothed: "Gore, calm down, I have sent someone to find it."


    Although Jessica Felton was the producer who came here suddenly, Gore Wibinski is very familiar with her, and the two parties have collaborated in the post-production of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".


    George Clint left the crew, and as a director, he also thought that no one was more suitable than Jessica Felton.


    The only worry is that Jessica Felton is a woman and it is not easy to be a female producer.


    But after more than a month, Gore Wibinski gradually dispelled his worries. He had seen Jessica Felton''s professional ability a long time ago. There is no doubt about this. The ability to handle affairs is also serving as a post producer. Human time has been tempered, and the emotional intelligence of being a person is very high. I rarely intervene in specific shooting affairs rashly. It is probably because of the background of the editor. I know that professional work is handled by professional people.


    Occasionally, the conflicts that broke out in the crew were also handled properly, allowing the crew to run on a normal track.


    Maintaining the normal operation of such a large crew is enough to prove the ability of the producers. Some producers have big heart and ability, but they will mess up the crew.


    Jessica Felton is big-minded and capable.


    The phone rang and Gore Wibinski quickly connected. After hearing a few words, he hung up and said to Jessica Felton: "Johnny Depp''s agent can''t reach him either. "


    The delicate mixed-race skin on Jessica Felton''s face is a bit dark. This is the first time I have encountered such a bad thing. The actor suddenly disappeared from the crew. This is not a trivial matter.


    If something happens, the trouble for the crew is not big, but huge!


    How to do? Jessica Felton subconsciously wanted to call Ronan, but grabbed the phone and held back.


    She is now the producer and leader of the crew, not Ronan Anderson, and Ronan is far from Los Angeles, and now she can only handle it.


    Craig Wood ran over and said, "Assistant Johnny Depp has gotten through, and he is also looking for Johnny Depp."


    Gore Wibinski had a bad premonition and whispered, "Jesse, will something go wrong?"


    Jessica Felton forced herself to calm down: "I have already mobilized people to find it." She suddenly remembered something and asked: "Gore, it''s not the first time Johnny Depp didn''t appear on the set on time. Right?"


    "Yes." Gore Wibinski told the truth: "There have been two times before, but both of them were severely late in the morning."


    Jessica Felton frowned with nice eyebrows: "Be late? Why?"


    Gore Wibinski quickly said: "Johnny Depp is addicted to alcohol. Those two latenesses were all caused by being drunk the night before."


    Jessica Felton squeezed her chin: "Drinking addiction?"


    The phone rang again, Jessica Felton picked up the phone, and another assistant¡¯s voice came from inside: "BOSS, I¡¯m at the hotel, Johnny Depp has not returned. I asked the hotel staff carefully. They determined that Johnny Depp did not come back after leaving the hotel this morning."


    Jessica Felton buckled the flip phone and said to Gore Wibinski, "Not in the hotel."


    Gore Wibinski suffered from liver pain. It was the first time he encountered such a strange actor in this not long career as a director.


    Jessica Felton didn¡¯t stop, thinking of Gore Wibinski¡¯s words about Johnson Depp¡¯s alcohol addiction, and said to Craig Wood: ¡°Call up all the assistant producers and assistant directors immediately. , Go to the studio and all the places around where you can drink. Also, remind everyone that they signed a non-disclosure agreement when they entered the crew."


    Craig Wood quickly summoned his staff and hurried away.


    Only Gore Wibinski and Jessica Felton are left here Gore Wibinski asked, "Should I call the police?"


    Jessica Felton shook her head: "No, Mexican police..." She glanced at her watch: "After half an hour, if there is no news about Johnny Depp, we call the police."


    Worrying about temporarily overshadowing Johnny Depp''s sudden disappearance of anger, Jessica Felton walked around anxiously, making calls from time to time, and most of the crew had already been dispatched.


    Ten minutes later, a phone call came and finally got good news.


    Jessica Felton hung up the phone, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Johnny Depp found it. He was drunk in a bar and was sleeping with a cat."


    Gore Wibinski''s fire was immediately ignited, and a string of swear words couldn''t help but came out of his mouth.


    Jessica Felton did not persuade, because she was also very angry, but anger could not solve the problem. After calling to find the manpower, she dialed the number of Johnny Depp¡¯s agent: "I¡¯m Jessica Phil. Don, you must come to Rosario tomorrow, we need to have a good talk."

 Chapter 561： Cant make sense

    Rosario in Baja California is famous as the filming location for James Cameron¡¯s filming of "Titanic". After the shooting of the ship, James Cameron spent a lot of money to build various shootings such as artificial lakes and studios. The facilities were preserved, and some infrastructures were added later, centering on the artificial lake, Rosario gradually became the Hollywood water shooting center.


    There is still a legend that James Cameron spent 60 million US dollars to build a large ship model, and the model can only be sold for scrap to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars after shooting.


    As more and more Hollywood crews come to Rosario, various supporting facilities have emerged, including star hotels.


    In Rosario¡¯s most luxurious hotel, Jessica Felton and director Gore Wibinski walked into the crew meeting room and saw the pale Johnny Depp and his agent Trey West-Jacob.


    "Hello, Director Wibinski." Tracy Jacob has not dealt much with Jessica Felton, first shook hands with Gore Wibinski, and then with Jessica- Felton shook his hand gently: "Hello, Miss Felton."


    Jessica Felton and director Gore Wibinski responded politely.


    Gore Wibinski got out of the chair, sat opposite Johnny Depp and his agent Tracy Jacobs, and then looked at Jessica Felton.


    Today''s matter must be the producer Jessica Felton.


    Although the two had exchanged opinions before they came, Gore Wibinski was still a little worried that Jessica Felton could not handle it well and the crew might bury a huge trouble.


    This kind of thing is not easy to deal with, and weak compromises will only make the star actors gain an inch; being too tough may lead to sharp conflicts between the two parties and become difficult to reconcile.


    The captain Johnny Depp is too important for the series. To put it an exaggeration, one person may be enough to determine the success or failure of the film.


    Gore Wibinski felt that even if Ronan Anderson faced this situation, he would have a headache.


    Johnny Depp sat slumped on the sofa, pale, with drooping eye bags and dull eyes. He seemed to be silent in his own world, and did not say hello to Jessica Felton and Gore Wibinski. the meaning of.


    It seems that his wine hasn''t fully woken up yet, and he is still a little drunk.


    It''s a headache to encounter such an actor.


    But the crew can''t wait for him for a long time. For every day of delay, the crew loses more than one million dollars in various expenses.


    The delicate wheaten skin on Jessica Felton''s face was tight, and the keen sense of smell captured the faint taste of wine, which came from Johnny Depp.


    How much wine did you drink yesterday? It didn''t completely dissipate after a day!


    In the eyes of dedicated tech madmen like Jessica Felton, actors like Johnny Depp are definitely not good actors.


    A trace of unspeakable disgust flashed in her mind, and Jessica Felton quickly adjusted her mentality so as not to affect the subsequent negotiations.


    Captain Jack Sparrow, starred by Johnny Depp, has long been hot and can be called the most important role in the series. It is impossible for the crew to do without him. This is a fact that has already happened and she cannot change.


    Jessica Felton knew very well that Ronan had put such an important crew into her hands because he believed in her ability, rather than let her break up the crew.


    But this kind of thing must not happen again, otherwise it will affect the mentality of the entire crew.


    Feeling the gaze cast by Gore Wibinski, Jessica Felton did not hesitate. This is her duty and cannot be pushed to others. She must take full responsibility.


    "Ms. Jacob, Mr. Depp." Jessica Felton expressionlessly: "What happened yesterday, I need an explanation."


    Tracy Jacob glanced at Johnny Depp with a formulaic smile: "It was an accident yesterday. I apologized to the crew for Depp."


    The words were light, as if yesterday was no big deal.


    Jessica Felton is a technology madman. In the past, he dealt more with various technologies, but he worked as a late-stage producer for nearly two years and worked as a producer on the crew for more than a month. Knowing that this time must be Appropriately tough, once the retreat is lightly exposed, with the professional qualities of an actor like Johnny Depp, perhaps God does not know what will happen next.


    The last two films of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are shots, and according to the plan, it may take another four to five months.


    Jessica Felton said: "I need to know what happened at noon yesterday."


    Tracy Jacobs was also a little helpless. Johnny Depp was full of problems all over his body. It was still constrained when filming "The Curse of the Black Pearl", but after Captain Jack Sparrow became popular, he briefly suppressed Some of the old problems began to appear again.


    But what can she do? As a broker, I can only maintain the client and said: "Yesterday at noon, Depp was in a bad mood, so he went to drink some wine after the filming in the morning."


    Jessica Felton turned to look at Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp blinked without a godly eyes, and said casually: "That''s probably it."


    Such an attitude is very annoying. Gore Wibinski thinks he is a good temper, and almost can''t help but pat the table.


    Yesterday¡¯s filming plan was made with you as the center. In the morning, I also explained it specifically. It¡¯s good for you to get drunk after filming in the morning and hang the whole crew on the set.


    Jessica Felton looked at Johnny Depp with a cold tone: "Mr. Depp, the contract you signed with the crew stipulates that no alcohol is allowed during the filming of the crew. Your behavior is in breach of contract!"


    Johnny Depp tilted his head and said plausibly: "This is not a breach of contract. I was not in good shape yesterday. The role of Jack is very special. I need to drink some wine to find my state. I accidentally drank too much."


    Gore Wibinski couldn''t help it anymore, and said, "This is the fifth time you have started shooting!"


    Even with the cheeky of the agent, Tracy Jacobs was a little embarrassed, and Johnny Depp shrugged, seeming not to care.


    Jessica Felton quietly waved his hand, and Gore Wibinski didn''t say anything further.


    "Two, in accordance with the contract." Jessica Felton knew very well that the director had to cooperate with the actors for a long time, and the contradiction should not be too sharp. The wicked person could only be done by her: "Mr. Depp breached the contract, we have The right to deduct 60% of the second batch of salary."


    Tracy Jacobs face was ugly for an instant: "Miss Felton, this is just a small matter, please don''t make a big deal."


    Jessica Felton said: "This is what I think." She shrugged slightly: "I don''t want things to become unmanageable. Yesterday afternoon, the abnormality of the crew has been detected by the media, and now dozens of reporters are around. As the crew is spinning around and wanting to find out what happened, I have already issued a password to the crew and try to minimize the incident."


    Tracy Jacobs complexion looks a little better. Of course, this kind of thing can''t be spread, otherwise the media will report frantically, which will seriously affect Depp''s reputation.


    Jessica Felton glanced at Johnny Depp, who did not say anything: "We have always had a very good cooperation and we are old friends. I believe Mr. Depp will respect our contract in the future."


    Johnny Depp said with a faint drunk smell, "I see."


    Tracy Jacobs also immediately said: "We promise that we will try to avoid similar things in the future."


    Try? Jessica Felton also has a fire to go out, even her chest is bulging and getting bigger again, with a strong attitude, said: "I want to remind, this is a very serious breach of contract!"


    Johnny Depp raised his head to look at Jessica Felton, and seemed to be a little angry. Jessica Felton met his gaze without giving up.


    Tracy Jacobs must be on the side of the client: "Miss Felton, what else do you want us to do?"


    Jessica Felton said unceremoniously: "It is guaranteed that there will never be another one. In addition, all the staff of the crew waited so long yesterday, but because one person caused all the preparations to be scrapped, they need an attitude. Mr. Depp owes them an apology."


    "I don''t owe anyone anything." Johnny Depp made clear.


    Jessica Felton said: "Depp, if you have been busy for a few hours to prepare, but because of a certain person, all the work is gone, don''t you think that person should say sorry to you? "


    Tracy Jacobs also didn''t want to be too stiff with the crew, so he could only look at Johnny Depp, who was slumped on the sofa, still indifferent.


    Having said that, Jessica Felton is sure that Johnny Depp can¡¯t make sense. For the crew¡¯s work in the next few months to go smoothly, instead of frequent occurrences of such bad things, she must come up with a system The tough attitude a filmmaker should have.


    Yesterday afternoon, all filming plans were interrupted, and the crew lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Johnny Depp came back several times, and the crew would invest more.


    Judging from the current attitude of Johnny Depp, I am afraid that this latter thing will not be less Johnny Depp is very important, and the rest of the crew is not important? If you can''t strike a balance between the two, shooting will still go wrong.


    Not to mention the others, the other two protagonists Keira Knightley and Christian Bale, as well as director Gore Wibinski, are already bizarrely angry at Johnny Depp¡¯s repeated troubles. Up.


    These people have problems, and the crew is also unable to function.


    Gore Wibinski looked at Johnny Depp coldly. In the past, he had heard that some big-name celebrities had various problems, but most of the actors took their work seriously and responsibly.


    It''s really rare to see people who have a bad temper, are big-hearted, and lack professionalism.


    No wonder people in the circle say that Johnny Depp is a weird guy. This description is not unreasonable.


    Jessica Felton said lightly: "In this case, I can only deal with it in accordance with the breach of contract and notify the production company to withhold 60% of Mr. Depp''s pay."

 Chapter 562： Coaxing

    Hearing what Jessica Felton said, Tracy Jacobs immediately widened her eyes: "Miss Felton, you are intensifying the conflict!"


    "It''s not the first time that Mr. Depp has had a similar incident. Please think about it. How many times is this?" Jessica Felton asked rhetorically, "Have you ever respected the contract?"


    What virtue is Johnny Depp, how could Tracy Jacob not know? Suddenly fell into a brief silence because of reason.


    Jessica Felton also said: "As a producer, Relativity Entertainment Group pays attention to credibility, pays attention to the spirit of contract, and respects every collaborator, but as a collaborator, should we respect every effort of Relativity Entertainment? "


    Tracy Jacobs said: "Depp has always respected the Relativity Entertainment Group and has a good personal relationship with Mr. Ronan Anderson."


    Jessica Felton said indifferently: "Mr. Anderson is also paying attention to this matter. Respect is not verbal, but reflected in actions."


    It seems that the brain is still dominated by alcohol, or perhaps he has such a natural personality. Johnson-Depp suddenly showed impatient impatientness on his face. He didn''t even communicate with his agent, and said directly: "I''m leaving the crew."


    Tracy Jacob''s face was full of shock, and he turned to look at Johnny Depp, his eyes full of disbelief.


    Gore Wibinski shook his head secretly, no wonder Hollywood says Johnny Depp is weird...


    Jessica Felton was not surprised, but prepared, and said calmly: "Sorry, Mr. Depp, you can''t quit."


    Tracy Jacobs hurriedly pulled Johnny Depp. If he really quits, he will completely ruin his reputation. Who will dare to cooperate with you in Hollywood in the future?


    "Depp is joking." Tracy Jacobs hurriedly smiled and finished the game.


    Johnny Depp doesn''t save face to his agent at all: "I''m not kidding!"


    These words made Tracy Jacobs smile stiff on his face, instantly turning into endless embarrassment, and then dissatisfaction.


    The agent is indeed the service provider of the star, but respect is also mutual. Can an agent''s face be trampled in front of outsiders at will?


    Jessica Felton reminded again: "Mr. Depp, you can''t withdraw, there is no withdrawal clause in your actor contract. If you have to withdraw..."


    Tracy Jacob quickly said, "No."


    Johnny Depp was still a little confused, and Tracy Jacob leaned into his ear and reminded him in a low voice: "Because of you, you will voluntarily withdraw from the crew, and you will have to pay a huge penalty."


    Jessica Felton added: "We own all the copyrights of Captain Jack Sparrow including the character image. Nowadays, special effects technology is developing rapidly. Captain Jack Sparrow has many ways to achieve it."


    If Ronan were here, he would know that Johnny Depp is just the beginning compared to what he did during the filming of the next few "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Many of the problems of celebrities are actually used to them.


    Although it is no longer the era of the studio, the producer must not hesitate when it is time to swing the stick.


    Jessica Felton winked at Gore Wibinski, and Gore Wibinski immediately jumped out to be a good man: "John, don''t be impulsive, you have to think carefully. What era is this now? The information age! A lot of news can''t be controlled at all. If you quit and related news spreads, who in Hollywood dares to use you?"


    Tracy Jacobs grabbed Johnny Depp''s hand, motioned him not to be impulsive, and then looked at Jessica Felton. This woman is nothing but a small company behind her, but Relativity Entertainment The group is a Hollywood bigwig like Ronan Anderson.


    Johnny Depp really wanted to escape the crew for his own reasons, and the consequences were quite serious.


    No one would like an actor who doesn''t follow the most basic rules.


    Jessica Felton knew that it was impossible to just press hard, and softened her attitude slightly. She said, "Ms. Jacob, no one wants this to happen. It will not do us any good. Abiding by the contract is the most basic thing. Professionalism, our requirements are not excessive."


    "Depp!" Tracy Jacobs firmly grasped Johnny Depp''s hand.


    Johnny Depp leaned back on the sofa, returning to his expressionless and decadent appearance.


    Tracy Jacobs is a little relieved that Johnny Depp will at least not clamor to quit the crew.


    Jessica Felton took the opportunity to say: "Sorry to my colleagues on the crew and avoid similar incidents in the future. Isn''t that too much? We are also for Mr. Depp to have a better working environment on the crew. "


    After making a strong statement, Jessica Felton stepped back appropriately: "The breach of contract is fine, but you will be asked to respect the contract in the future and refrain from similar situations."


    Johnny Depp is not yet the superstar of the Caribbean series in the future. Tracy Jacobs breathed a sigh of relief and looked at his client: "Depp..."


    After concentrating on thinking for a while, Johnny Depp nodded slightly, and finally gave in: "Yes."


    Jessica Felton stood up, shook hands with Tracy Jacobs, then nodded slightly to Johnny Depp, and said: "I will bring the public relations director of the crew over to speak with you."


    Having said this, Jessica Felton walked out of the conference room and called the director of public relations and asked him to come over immediately.


    Behind, Gore Wibinski followed: "It''s really a headache."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "I would rather work with Jennifer Lopez."


    Although there are many problems with such stars, they have the most basic guarantee in terms of professionalism.


    "Will it work?" Gore Wibinski asked.


    Jessica Felton smiled and said: "It should be able to manage for a few months." She sighed slightly: "This kind of thing, where is there a good solution, can only be coaxed while playing, etc." The filming is over, he just drinks and makes trouble."


    Gore Wibinski thought for a while, then showed a wry smile: "It can only be this way."


    Can''t you really replace Johnny Depp? Gore Wibinski thinks that Jessica Felton and the Relativity Entertainment Group behind her may have such courage, but they are definitely the last option.


    Jessica Felton said as he walked: "Gore, you adjust the shooting plan. I think Johnny Depp''s drunkenness has a great influence on him. Don''t arrange complicated scenes for him these days."


    Gore Wibinski nodded slightly: "I think so too." He glanced at his watch: "Nothing else, I rushed back to the crew. The shooting is still in progress."


    Jessica Felton responded and went upstairs alone.


    Going back to the room, kicking off the high heels, walking on the floor wearing silk stockings, feeling a lot more relaxed, sitting on the sofa and pondering for a while, he took out his mobile phone and called Ronan.


    Although the matter is resolved, Ronan must be notified routinely.


    The next day, Johnny Depp, who had sobered up completely, returned to the crew accompanied by his agent Tracy Jacobs.


    "Sorry." Johnny Depp first found the film crew director and apologized very sincerely: "I am extremely sorry for the trouble I caused you."


    Gore Wibinski smiled: "It''s okay."


    The director has said so, and others are not good at saying anything.


    Subsequently, Johnny Depp apologized to the actors, production crew, photography crew, makeup crew and so on.


    No matter what he actually thinks, if an outstanding actor wants to perform, he can always show the most sincere apology.


    This is just work, not just getting along with friends. Johnny Depp has an attitude, and the rest of the crew will not be too careless, and the filming is back on track.


    Subsequently, Jessica Felton personally accepted interviews with media reporters as a producer.


    When a reporter asked if Johnny Depp was drunk outside the set, Jessica Felton said with a smile: "This was planned by the crew. During filming, Captain Jack Sparrow had a drunk Depp is very dedicated, because he can''t find the feeling for a long time, so he deliberately took time to get drunk and experience the feeling of being drunk himself. Johnny Depp is a good and dedicated actor!"


    Johnny Depp has already performed, and Jessica Felton will naturally not break her promise.


    Ronan also took the time to visit Rosario specifically to take a look at the artificial lake studio.


    "The shooting was generally smooth." Director Gore Wibinski said bluntly: "Most of the troubles we encounter come from Johnny Depp."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I will let Shahai Entertainment put pressure on Tracy Jacobs."


    Gore Wibinski added: "Since Jesse talked with Johnny Depp and Tracy Jacobs, Johnny Depp has performed well during this period." He told Ronancho. Thumbs up: "Jesse is very good. It is not easy for a woman to do hers."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Jesse is eating by skill and ability ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Gore Wibinski laughed: "This is too accurate. "


    Although Ronan still pays attention to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, he is no longer responsible for the specific work. This series has established a successful model. At least the two sequels are not problematic. As long as they follow the inherent pattern, success is not a problem.


    Taking advantage of the filming break, Ronan found Johnny Depp and asked directly: "Do you like the role of Captain Sparrow?"


    Johnny Depp understood what this meant, and knew Ronan was not a professional producer like Jessica Felton. He thought about it for a while before he said: "I like the role of Captain Jack very much. He is a complicated character and very mysterious; you can never guess his heart. But he is still a man of integrity, and he can always come forward at critical moments of embarrassment. I hope I am him."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I hope so too."


    He didn''t say much, left the actor''s lounge area and went directly to Jessica Felton.

 Chapter 563： Expensive

    "It''s been a long time." Ronan and Jessica Felton hugged gently, then took a step back, looked at her carefully, and said, "Jesse, your complexion looks healthier."


    Jessica Felton helplessly: "You just say I''m going black."


    Ronan simply said, "It''s really black."


    Jessica Felton is a typical Latin hybrid. Originally, her skin color was close to wheat, but now she has more sun exposure, and she has a tendency to change her chocolate color.


    Although it has turned black, Jessica Felton is still the most beautiful in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew.


    How many women can have the proportions and appearance of Jessica Alba, and the spectacular peaks of Salma Hayek?


    The crew resumed filming at this time, and Jessica Felton greeted Ronan: "Let''s talk to another place."


    Ronan followed her to the nearby studio office, turned on the air conditioner, and finally the heat in the air was blocked outside the door.


    Jessica Felton poured Ronan a glass of water and asked, "What did you say to Depp?"


    Ronan took the water glass and said, "Tell him to be a good captain."


    "That''s it?" Jessica Felton didn''t believe it.


    "That''s it." Ronan shrugged: "You have told him everything that should be said. I don''t need to say more."


    He gave Jessica Felton a thumbs up: "Jesse, you did a great job."


    Jessica Felton shook his head: "I can''t afford it. Ronan, to be honest, apart from what I am doing now, I have no good way with Johnny Depp."


    Ronan picked up the water glass and said before drinking, "Same, it''s me, there is no other good way."


    Is it really torn apart with Johnny Depp? Then change to another actor or something? The other series do not matter, but Captain Jack Sparrow, apart from Johnny Depp, fans probably won''t recognize other actors.


    Unless you use a stand-in plus post-production special effects, then the production cost will increase a lot and can only be used as a last resort.


    Jessica Felton sighed, and said: "It''s not easy for producers, and it''s even harder for sequel producers. It''s really difficult for each line of business."


    Ronan laughed: "The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series has its own peculiarities. The strategy you use is very good. For people like Johnny Depp, you have to play and coax."


    Jessica Felton said: "Will you have to make a sequel when the trilogy is finished?"


    "Not in a short time." Ronan thought about it and said: "Before 2010, this series will not be shot again. It needs to be sealed for a period of time to avoid aesthetic fatigue."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "This way I can do my job better."


    Ronan simply said: "If you continue to shoot, Johnny Depp will really become the biggest problem for the crew. The impact of "The Curse of the Black Pearl", you know, Captain Jack Sparrow has become a global hit. After the two sequels are released, as long as there is no major accident, Johnny Depp will directly equate with Captain Jack Sparrow."


    Jessica Felton understood Ronan''s meaning: "The Curse of the Black Pearl" made Johnny Depp into the ranks of Hollywood''s first-line stars. These two films are successful. For the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, he will It''s a superstar... this terrible character and professionalism is a headache to think about."


    Ronan smiled: "So, let''s wait a few more years, who knows what Johnny Depp will develop in the future."


    Once Captain Jack Sparrow made Johnny Depp, but he also limited Johnny Depp.


    The two chatted about Johnny Depp. Jessica Felton¡¯s topic turned to her current job, saying: "It is estimated that the crew will leave Baja California and go to the Caribbean as soon as the middle of next month. Shooting location."


    Ronan asked, "How are your preparations?"


    Jessica Felton took out a thick plan and said: "This is a plan based on the information provided by the staff at the front station."


    Ronan waved his hand directly: "You can simply say it."


    Jessica Felton organized the language slightly and said: "I had a meeting with Gore and two other associate producers to study. The filming plan must consider the logistics. This time I want to go to more islands and need to use More ships, it looks like a road movie is about to be made, but the road is replaced by water."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and Jessica Felton continued: "The first stop in the Caribbean is Dominica. The local political situation is relatively stable and the location suits the shooting requirements, but the hardware facilities are slightly worse. The crew has nearly a thousand cast members. The staff may need to be distributed in hundreds of hotels to live in. I have done statistics, and only 150 drivers are needed to transport the entire class every day. In addition, I want to control the financial expenditure of the crew and disperse the shooting at the same time. The team also needs 40 logistics support and procurement staff."


    Not to mention anything else, only eating and drinking must be coordinated. People who do not have certain organizational skills cannot do this job at all.


    Jessica Felton rubbed her forehead and said: "The crew also selected Ikzumas and Grand Bahama for filming. There are few hotels and restaurants in some areas, and infrastructure is also very scarce. Going out on location is not like being in a studio. You need to take into account all aspects. If you want a film to be filmed smoothly, a large crew needs more cumbersome and comprehensive logistics support."


    This position is really training people. Although the preparations are handled by their respective professional teams, they still have to be summarized in Jessica Felton, and the production team led by her will coordinate and make decisions.


    Last week, the logistics team submitted a report on the crew¡¯s diet in Dominica.


    During the filming, they will prepare three meals a day for 500 to 800 people according to the working conditions of the day. It is estimated that breakfast alone will require 1,000 to 1,500 eggs, 100 to 160 pounds of bacon, 80 loaves of bread, 50 pounds of sausages, and more than 10 boxes. Fruits and so on.


    Except for those locally produced in Dominica, all food needs to be shipped from the United States to the local area.


    Without sitting in this position, it is difficult to imagine the workload and expenditure of such a huge crew.


    Why did the Johnny Depp incident make Jessica Felton take it so seriously, not to mention the preparation and expenditures for filming, the catering expenses consumed by the crew for a day is a rather terrifying expenditure.


    In the past, when Jessica Felton was just a simple editor, seeing the production costs of tens of millions of dollars or even hundreds of millions of dollars announced by some film companies, it felt incredible. Influenced by some Internet opinions, I thought that There may be a lot of water, or even money laundering.


    But from the beginning of the post-production producer, this view has been quickly reversed. The expenditure of a slightly larger crew is like flowing water. Perhaps the actual expenditure of some films is different from the public figures, but the difference will not be particularly large. For a medium-sized crew, hundreds of people are too normal.


    Not to mention anything else, the expenditure on food, clothing, housing and transportation alone is quite huge.


    Put it on the shooting, if you don''t control it, it''s like a bottomless pit.


    Jessica Felton has carefully studied the actual expenditure of "The Curse of the Black Pearl", and the property involved is quite amazing.


    The crew used more than 6,000 one-way air tickets for transportation; nearly 300 mobile phones were used in Rosario; at most, 200 walkie-talkies were used to coordinate shooting at the same time; 550 boxes of clothing for shooting; 360 barrels of smoke generating materials; sound effects department More than 6,000 batteries of various colors were used; more than 300,000 feet of rope; the total length of film used for shooting even reached 218 miles.


    This shows where the budget of more than 100 million US dollars was spent.


    Ronan heard Jessica Felton''s simple description and said: "Jesse, your role is changing very quickly."


    Jessica Felton believes in her work: "It''s a bit difficult, but it''s not too difficult for me."


    Ronan didn''t ask anything else, and said directly: "I''ll rest assured that this crew is handed over to you. I hope that one day, I can see a female producer who is more successful than Catherine Kennedy."


    "I won''t let you down." Jessica Felton drank and asked instead: "How long do you plan to stay in Baja California this time?"


    Ronan said, "I will leave tomorrow."


    Jessica Felton frowned slightly: "Are you in such a hurry?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "There is still a lot of work in Los Angeles. My Pacific Film Foundation has to settle with a few investors, and there are new investors to join. Sophia Coppola''s "Lost in Tokyo" is hitting. Oscar, I also want to give this film a platform in due course. The most important thing is that Relativity Entertainment is about to start a large-scale acquisition involving hundreds of millions of dollars in funds. Some occasions require my personal presence."


    Upon hearing the last sentence, Jessica Felton became interested: "A purchase of hundreds of millions of dollars?"


    Ronan nodded slightly.


    Jessica Felton asked: "Is it convenient to reveal a little?"


    Ronan has enough trust in her said before that he still warned: "Now the plan has not been made public, don''t spread it out. Robert Iger has made a plan to acquire Artisan Pictures."


    "Artisan Pictures?" Jessica Felton wondered: "This company has developed in general in recent years..."


    Ronan reminded: "The film library. Artisan Pictures has a film library that Relativity Entertainment does not possess. According to the latest data from Robert Iger¡¯s latest survey, it has the copyrights of nearly 7,000 films, including "First Blood", Famous films such as "Terminator", "Total Memories" and "Instinct"."


    Knowing these films, Jessica Felton held up a water glass and gave Ronan a gesture: "I wish the Relativity Entertainment success."


    Ronan raised his water glass and responded: "Thank you."


    After several months of side evaluations and secret investigations, after the New Year, Robert Iger is ready to make formal contact with Artisan Pictures, and is the first to send people to contact some shareholders.

 Chapter 564： Can talk

    The sky slipped down the narrow rain lines, and a black Cadillac drove through the Santa Monica Valley, gradually approaching the waterfront area, and then stopped in front of a business club.


    James Nathan pushed the door and got out of the car, propped up a **** umbrella to hide his dark face, and quickly walked into the clubhouse.


    "Hello, Mr. Nathan." Someone greeted him: "I am Djokov from Relativity Entertainment. We met in Century City last time."


    The two had an appointment. James Nathan naturally remembered who he was, shook hands with Djokov, and said, "Good morning."


    With a few polite words, Djokov stretched out his hand and motioned: "Please, please."


    James Nathan followed Djokov into a sea view reception room, and someone immediately brought coffee and snacks.


    It was not the first time that Djokov met with James Nathan and asked directly: "Mr. Nathan, how did you think about my last proposal?"


    James Nathan is a shareholder of Artisan Pictures, with nearly 9% of the shares in his hands. He is an investor in Artisan Pictures'' period of financing and stock expansion in the 1990s, not an entrepreneurial shareholder.


    Such people invest for profit.


    "Although the income of Artisan Pictures is not high, it has a relatively stable income every year." James Nathan did not directly answer: "I have always been very satisfied with Artisan Pictures'' investment."


    Even if you want to sell shares, you can''t say it directly.


    Djokaf is responsible for contacting James Nathan, and of course he has carefully studied his situation with Artisan Films: "As far as I know, the shareholders of Artisan Films in the past two years are not very satisfied with the company''s development."


    James Nathan laughed and said naturally: "Shareholders will never be satisfied with the company''s earnings."


    This is simply the truth. Djokov can¡¯t refute, nor will he refute, saying: ¡°Since 1997, the annual revenue of Artisan Pictures has been very stable, with almost no growth. What does this mean? Mr. Nathan, You are a veteran investor and you should be able to see that Artisan Pictures has no development potential."


    James Nathan still laughed: "Stability means that the risk is also small."


    Djokaf also laughed: "For seven consecutive years, revenue has basically not increased. From the perspective of investment and currency, it is not an exaggeration to say that the company is going downhill. Most companies and enterprise development will always follow a rule and wait for growth. After the stagnation enters a period of flattening, it means that the decline is in sight."


    He stepped hard: "Given the current situation in Hollywood and the operating standards of Artisan Films, can this company regain its vitality? Taking a step back, Artisan Films can maintain its current status in the next four to five years. The assets in hand will not increase in any way, but this is an asset worth tens of millions of dollars. Is there any difference between standing still and losing?"


    James Nathan naturally understands these words, and he also knows that if Artisan Films can no longer develop, the shares in his hands will actually be depreciated. There is no idea of ??cashing out, otherwise he will not see Djokaf again. Face up.


    But the shares in the hands of course have to be sold at an ideal price.


    James Nathan didn¡¯t take Djokaf¡¯s words, but instead asked: "You represent the Relativity Entertainment Group? The Relativity Entertainment Group that shot and released "Pirates of the Caribbean"?"


    Djokaf could not deny it, saying: "Hollywood is now a Relativity Entertainment Group."


    James Nathan suddenly picked up the coffee cup and tasted it slowly. Djokova didn''t worry and waited patiently.


    After half a cup of coffee, James Nathan said slowly: "Since you said that Artisan Films is in a bad situation, why does Relativity Entertainment want to buy it."


    Djokaf smiled, confident in his smile: "The company is different from the company."


    James Nathan was silent again for a short time, and then said without warning: "I personally agree with this transaction. Instead of waiting for asset devaluation, it is better to optimize it reasonably."


    "This is a wise decision." Djokaf said with a smile.


    But James Nathan, as an investor, is not a vegetarian: "I can sell the shares in Artisan Pictures to Relativity Entertainment, but well... I don''t accept cash transactions."


    Djokaf''s eyes condensed, knowing that things are not that simple, and immediately asked: "What does Mr. Nathan want?"


    James Nathan is not quick to speak, but what he says is shocking: "I traded in the form of share swaps. I replaced the shares of Artisan Pictures with the shares of Relativity Entertainment."


    He slowly stretched out two fingers: "The replacement ratio is not high. I used nearly 9% of Artisan Pictures to replace 2% of Relativity Entertainment."


    Djokov''s face sank slightly, and the muscles on his face couldn''t help but jump a few times. What a joke, Artisan Pictures'' 10% shares are not worth the 2% of Relativity Entertainment.


    Besides, Robert Iger, his immediate boss, said that share swaps are never considered for trading.


    Don''t say he has no power in this way of trading, even if he has power, it is impossible to agree.


    Djokaf shook his head: "Mr. Nathan is joking." He didn''t wait for James Nathan to react, and then said: "The shares in your hand, Relativity Entertainment is willing to offer $25 million, please consider it."


    Hearing this number, James Nathan''s heart moved, which more than doubled the investment that year.


    Although he refused his request, this relativity entertainment seemed very sincere.


    James Nathan nodded slightly and said, "I will seriously consider your company''s offer. Let''s stop here today and we will keep in touch."


    Djokov stood up and shook his hand: "Mr. Nathan can contact me at any time."


    The two left the business club one after another, and Djokaf hurried back to Relativity Entertainment for the first time and reported in detail the specific situation of the meeting.


    Ronan has returned to Los Angeles from Baja California, and listened roughly. According to Robert Iger, with the scale and strength of Artisan Pictures and the actual operating conditions, there are not many tricks for the acquisition. His own hard power talent Is the key.


    Although Artisan Films has the intention to sell from shareholders to management, Artisan Films is not a loss-making company after all.


    According to the multi-dimensional valuation of Relativity Entertainment, the actual value of Artisan Pictures is about 300 million US dollars today. Its most valuable business is film library on the one hand, and film production and distribution on the other.


    If you want to win Artisan Films, a premium purchase is inevitable.


    The value of the artisan film industry in the past must be higher than it is now. The appearance of Ronan has had an impact on the artisan film industry, such as "Blair the Witch", which was purchased and released by the artisan film industry at that time.


    This film not only caused Artisan Films¡¯ performance to skyrocket that year, but also brought huge cash flow, which provided financial guarantee for Artisan Films to support other businesses.


    In addition, Artisan Pictures still has some copyrights that have not been adapted, such as Marvel''s Punisher and so on.


    Then there is the huge script library of Yijiang Pictures. It is said that there are hundreds of scripts with copyright.


    Of course, the operating value is hard to say.


    These scripts are basically copyrights purchased at a very low price, and then pressed in the script library of Artisan Pictures, waiting for the day when they will see the light again.


    Most of them can only wait for the dust.


    Ronan also wanted to see the script library of Artisan Pictures. Who knows what stocks are in the script libraries of these established companies? Maybe you can find something valuable.


    But that has to wait until Artisan Films gets it.


    Robert Iger¡¯s main job recently is to work on the acquisition of Artisan Pictures. After several months of preparation, the two parties have entered the stage of substantial contact. Some of his team members are like Djokov. In that way, preliminary contacts were made with some shareholders of Artisan Pictures.


    The status quo of Artisan Films is not bad, of course not too good. As long as the price is right, most shareholders will not refuse to sell.


    As early as when he first entered the relativity entertainment, Robert Iger focused on Artisan Films and chose to start at this time because Artisan Films did indeed intend to sell himself.


    Hollywood film companies, even the six major companies have been ups and downs. Although all the companies have survived and still occupy an absolute dominant position in the industry, the owners behind the scenes have also changed one after another.


    The rise, development, bankruptcy or acquisition of medium-sized film companies seem to be the eternal theme.


    Hollywood''s newly developed movies seem to be acquired or bankrupt.


    Emile Marin, chairman of the board of directors of Artisan Pictures, was in the company''s reception room, looking at Robert Iger, who was much younger than himself, considering whether Relativity Entertainment would eventually follow the same path as Artisan Pictures?


    "Mr. Marin." Robert Iger directly stated his intention: "I heard that Artisan Pictures has plans to sell?"


    Relativity Entertainment has contacted many shareholders of Artisan Pictures. Even if it is a private transaction in accordance with laws and regulations, it must notify Artisan Pictures of the change in equity, which is impossible to hide.


    Emile Marin did not need to deny: "Bob You are very well informed. We just discussed it internally, but the news would reach your ears."


    Not all the faces from Shang are polished, and Robert Iger is also not embarrassed, showing a kind smile: "The Relativity Entertainment family is not the only one who gets the news."


    Emile Marin couldn''t care about this kind of problem, and deliberately asked: "Relativity Entertainment is very interested in Artisan Films?"


    Robert Iger said simply: "Artisan Pictures has been the hard work of Mr. Marin for many years. If you leave it to others, can you rest assured? Relativity Entertainment is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Mr. Ronan Anderson attaches great importance to it. Artisan Films, Artisan Films can join the Relativity Entertainment Group, and it will not fail Mr. Ma Lin''s many years of hard work."


    As an entrepreneur of the company and a person who has grown up first-hand, it must be fake to say that Emile Marin has no feelings for Artisan Films.


    But he is old, his ambitions are no longer the same as he was, and he has insufficient equity in his hands to suppress the rebound of other shareholders.


    "We can talk." Emile Marin made it clear.

 Chapter 565： The opponent appears

    Lionsgate, Navas hurriedly walked into the office of owner Frank Gusta.


    "What''s the matter?" Frank Gusta asked, seeing Navas''s face full of anxiety, "Is this anxious?"


    Navas didn¡¯t want to sit down and said quickly: ¡°Chairman, I just got the news that people from Relativity Entertainment are in contact with Artisan Films. Robert Iger¡¯s men have already interviewed several shareholders of Artisan Films. Someone saw with their own eyes that Robert Iger himself went to Artisan Pictures yesterday."


    Frank Gusta was quite surprised: "What? Relativity Entertainment?" He calmly asked, "Are you sure Relativity Entertainment is interested in Artisan Films."


    Navas said without hesitation: "I found someone to check it. Robert Iger and Emile Marin talked about it, but I don¡¯t know what Robert Iger¡¯s subordinates met with several shareholders of Artisan Pictures. It¡¯s an equity transaction."


    Frank Gusta has calmed down: "Relativity Entertainment wants to acquire Artisan Pictures."


    "Yes." Navas answered: "It''s completely certain now."


    He then asked: "Chairman, what should we do? We have been preparing for almost half a year, so we can''t let Relativity Entertainment take the lead?"


    Frank Gusta raised his hand to quiet Navas temporarily.


    Since August last year, Lionsgate has received news that Artisan Pictures has an intention to sell the company. After several discussions, Frank Gusta decided to make the acquisition of Artisan Pictures an important future. One of the plans is to hire a third-party agency to start an evaluation of Artisan Pictures.


    Acquiring a company with assets of hundreds of millions of dollars is not a simple matter. It is not a matter of making a decision this month and completing the transaction next month.


    Lionsgate¡¯s preparations have been going on in secret. Frank Gusta raised a certain amount of funds for this acquisition in several Canadian banks.


    According to Lionsgate¡¯s plan, it will soon formally contact Artisan Pictures and strive to complete the acquisition in the first half of 2004.


    Who would have thought that a relativity entertainment suddenly appeared!


    Frank Gusta thinks about it carefully. Relativity Entertainment is not a sudden jump out. It was the first to cooperate with Lionsgate. Lionsgate released the "Human Elimination Project" of Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment. Later, the two companies There is also cooperation, but it is more of competition. On several occasions, Lionsgate seems to have won the Relativity Entertainment, but the result was a big loss.


    Just say that "City of God", with a good reputation and scaring people, ranks in various annual top ten lists. For Lionsgate, which bought out North American copyright, it is a standard money-losing product.


    The cost of buying out the copyright is not known for how many years it will take to operate offline to recover.


    It seems that in the competition with Relativity Entertainment, Lionsgate has never been cheap. Sometimes it seems to have won, but the result is the same as "City of God", and finally lost.


    Frank Gusta suddenly asked Navas: "Which is the stronger Lionsgate or Relativity Entertainment?"


    Navas hesitated, but chose to tell the truth: "Relativistic entertainment is stronger."


    "Therefore, Artisan Pictures is more important to Lionsgate." Frank Gusta emphasized: "Lionsgate wants to be bigger and needs more complete distribution channels, especially overseas distribution channels. The same is true. , We also need the film library of Artisan Pictures, which is the confidence of a film company and the basis for continuous stable income generation."


    His tone became extremely tough: "Whether it is facing the competition of Relativity Entertainment or the bidding of the six major companies, we cannot give up Artisan Films."


    Navas said: "Chairman, I have dealt with Ronan Anderson many times. This is not a person who will give up easily. We must be fully prepared, especially funds."


    Frank Gusta nodded and said, "I will find a solution for the funds."


    The Lionsgate film industry has developed in the past two years, but it has not been particularly smooth. Funds have been relatively tight. Frank Gusta has already raised funds in the secondary market for this purpose, but most of the funds raised have been invested in movies. On the project, the company''s internal funds are not sufficient.


    Fortunately, since preparing to acquire Artisan Films, Frank Gusta has been trying to raise funds. In nearly six months, he has also prepared a sum of nearly 300 million US dollars.


    Originally, by raising a portion, the plan to acquire artisan films would almost be completed.


    But the emergence of Relativity Entertainment, I am afraid that more funds will be raised.


    Navas warned at this time: "Chairman, we have to speed up the plan and act quickly."


    Frank Gusta is also a decisive person and said directly: "You contact Emile Marin, if the opportunity is right, you will make a quotation, and increase by 10% on the basis of our initial estimate, up to 3 50 million US dollars."


    Navas knew that it was a critical moment, and immediately said, "I will contact Artisan Pictures."


    In the afternoon, Navas walked into Artisan Pictures and met Emile Marin.


    Just one day later, Lionsgate Pictures officially offered Artisan Pictures 330 million U.S. dollars, and convened a press conference to publicly announce that Lionsgate plans to acquire Artisan Pictures.


    This news is somewhat surprising, because Lionsgate itself is not large in scale, at best it is comparable to Artisan Pictures.


    On the day Lionsgate officially contacted Artisan Films, Relativity Entertainment received the news that Robert Iger was already prepared. This is not the acquisition of a small company with zero angles, but the huge scale of Hollywood. It''s strange that there are no competitors in the artisan film industry, which is quite influential.


    Judging from his contacts with Emile Marin and the preliminary negotiations between Relativity Entertainment and Artisan Films, even if Relativity Entertainment has a low-key acquisition and there are no competitors for the time being, Artisan Films will make a high profile and attract competition. opponent.


    Now it is Lions Gate Pictures, not the Big Six, which puts little pressure on Robert Iger and Relativity Entertainment.


    Considering the situation of Lionsgate, Robert Iger also thought of a solution.


    Of course, if you can solve it yourself, Relativity Entertainment does not want to ask for trouble.


    Beginning in mid-January, the acquisition team of Relativity Entertainment began formal negotiations with Artisan Pictures. Artisan Pictures also has a team in talks with Lionsgate.


    The emergence of Lionsgate also means that this acquisition has shifted from the dark to the bright. For their own interests, the minority shareholders of Artisan Pictures quickly held a group together, temporarily giving up private contact with Relativity Entertainment, hoping that Shares can be sold at a better price.


    No one is an idiot, and no one''s money comes from a strong wind. They all want to complete this transaction in the way that best suits their own interests.


    The professional team is talking, and the contact at the highest level has not been interrupted.


    After several contacts, Robert Iger found Emile Marin again. Emile Marin is not only the chairman and largest shareholder of Artisan Pictures, but also the representative of many shareholders.


    In fact, as long as the general transaction price is negotiated at the high-level, the following negotiations will immediately make rapid progress.


    In the reception room of Artisan Pictures, Robert Iger looked at Emile Marlin and said, "The third-party assessment has given your company a valuation of 300 million U.S. dollars. According to the past three years, your company''s annual profit was only more than 12 million U.S. dollars. Under the circumstances, Relativity Entertainment is willing to offer a premium of $340 million."


    Like this kind of acquisition, it is impossible to acquire at actual value.


    Emile Marin said: "Bob, I remind you that although Artisan Films has not launched a popular film in recent years, it generates stable profits every year." He strengthened his tone: "Artisan Films is A profitable company!"


    A premium purchase is inevitable. Robert Iger knows this very well and calmly said: "The premium offered by Relativity Entertainment has exceeded your company''s three-year expected profit."


    The price is fair, and if Lionsgate does not join the competition, Emile Marin would definitely be tempted.


    But Emile Marlin said indifferently, "I''m not afraid to tell you the truth, Lionsgate offered 350 million U.S. dollars, but I refused."


    "Artisan Pictures is your painstaking effort for many years." Robert Iger would not be so stupid as to directly increase the price, and said: "Liongate Pictures has not been doing very well. This is something Hollywood knows. There are too many film companies in Hollywood. Bankrupt. Mr. Marin, do you want to give your years of hard work to an unstable company to run it?"


    Emile Martin was moved. From the establishment of Artisan Films many years ago to the step-by-step expansion, he invested not only time and energy, but also his own feelings.


    If it weren''t for old age, Artisan Films would also face difficulties, and Emile Marin would not agree to sell the company.


    This movement did not last for a few secondsEmile Martin¡¯s businessman nature finally overwhelmed his feelings for the company, saying: "I will retire soon and Artisan Pictures will complete the transaction. It has nothing to do with me anymore. ."


    Robert Iger sighed secretly. It is really too difficult to impress the old fox who has worked hard in business for decades.


    The interview between the two was a bit deadlocked. Robert Iger suddenly thought of last year''s Universal Pictures Entertainment Group. Last year, he fanned the flames everywhere and used various conditions for profit. Is Lionsgate now playing his role last year?


    Ronan''s words really have some truth, and he always has to pay back when he comes out.


    Robert Iger did not rush to offer any more, and later used words to temporarily stabilize Emile Marin, and began to consider whether there were other ways to achieve the goal.


    The news about Artisan Pictures spread quickly in Hollywood, attracting the attention of many people and companies, and companies like Relativity Entertainment and Lions Gate Pictures that are interested in Artisan Pictures.


    Artisan Pictures'' film library and North American and overseas distribution channels built over decades are all very attractive.

 Chapter 566： Paramount Project

    Steven Spielberg welcomes a heavyweight visitor at DreamWorks headquarters in Glendale, California.


    The CEO of Paramount Pictures and the most famous female power figure in Hollywood, Shirley Lansing, personally came to DreamWorks headquarters to visit his old friend Spielberg.


    But the atmosphere in the office is definitely not friendly, even a bit tense.


    Shirley Lansing kept smiling: "Steven, how are you thinking about it?"


    Spielberg vaguely said: "I haven''t considered it yet."


    Shirley Lansing seems relaxed, but in fact it is also under great pressure. Last year, Paramount Pictures ranked last among the top six in Hollywood. Even Sony Columbia, which has always been a crane behind, has stabilized and stabilized. For the film industry, this makes Viacom, the parent company, very dissatisfied.


    This really embarrassed her, the head of Paramount Pictures.


    Shirley Lansing is not the kind of woman who will be easily beaten down. She quickly analyzed Paramount Pictures'' operating conditions in 2003. The online and offline distribution and peripheral operations are not bad. The biggest problem lies in content production. Above.


    Without outstanding film and television works, there is not much room for distribution and surrounding operations.


    Paramount Pictures invested heavily in the production of "Tomb Raider 2" and "Reminiscence" all failed miserably. The most successful film was "The Day of the Day", which even failed to make it into the top ten of the 2003 North American box office charts.


    Looking back, Shirley Lansing horrified the discovery that, apart from the "Mission Impossible" series, Paramount Pictures now does not have any commercial series that can arouse strong market response.


    And the copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series is shared with Tom Cruise...


    The problem is clear at a glance, Paramount Pictures lacks marketable works in film production.


    Shirley Lansing has been doing corresponding work since last year. There was a problem with content production. Paramount Pictures has increased its efforts to find new projects on the one hand, but it lacks excellent producers and collaborators. Resolved within.


    On the other hand, it is solved from the outside. The solution is very simple. Find a suitable production company and let them provide the content.


    The six major companies of the same grade don''t have to think about it. They can''t hand over their films to Paramount for distribution, and the medium-scale production companies controlled by the six major companies naturally don''t have to think about it.


    Shirley Lansing''s gaze was naturally placed on the two companies-DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment.


    The latter¡¯s shareholding is concentrated and it is not easy to speak up, and Shirley Lansing only knows Ronan at best and doesn¡¯t know much about him.


    Therefore, it is most convenient to kill the ripe.


    The six major companies also have a silent tacit agreement. It is in their own interest to suppress DreamWorks.


    "Steven, we are old friends for twenty years, and I am helping you too." Shirley Lansing said with a slight smile: "How much money and personnel DreamWorks invested in overseas distribution channels, the result? Not only? It has affected your distribution channels in North America, and even started to drag down the film and television production business."


    These are the real conditions of DreamWorks, and Spielberg does not refute it.


    Shirley Lansing added: "If you leave the distribution to Paramount, DreamWorks can save a lot of resources and invest in the film and television production you are best at, and bring more outstanding films to the audience to the world. works."


    Spielberg held his glasses and looked at the depths of Shirley Lansing''s eyes, never cold before.


    I''ve been an old friend of twenty years, so I chose to come over and make trouble at this time.


    Just proposing that DreamWorks'' film distribution is handed over to Paramount Pictures, Spielberg would not have such an idea. However, after the New Year, a group of people from the DreamWorks distribution department resigned to join Universal Pictures, and Shirley Lansing Come here again.


    It was as if there was a silent understanding between them.


    But the real problem lies here, and Spielberg can''t ignore it and said: "Shirley, I''m thinking about it for a while."


    For the time being, it can only be dragged.


    This is Spielberg after all, and Shirley Lansing is not too persecuted, saying: "Steven, Paramount Pictures and I are looking forward to working with you again."


    Spielberg smiled: "Believe that I and Paramount will work together again."


    He emphasized the individual as the director, not the boss of DreamWorks.


    Shirley Lansing understood the meaning and said, "Steven, I understand the situation of DreamWorks. I will say a few words as a friend, and I will strive for more conditions while DreamWorks still has enough value. "


    Spielberg''s attitude suddenly became tougher: "Shirley, DreamWorks will not go bankrupt."


    Shirley Lansing smiled and said, "Of course not. As long as you are here, DreamWorks will always have hope." She suddenly mentioned another thing: "Steven, I will send a team over to talk to you." The release of "World War"."


    The sci-fi giant "War of the World" starring Tom Cruise, as early as the beginning of the project, Spielberg, under certain pressure, promised to distribute it to Paramount Pictures.


    Spielberg deliberately wanted to go back. After thinking about it, he decided to keep his promise, but was determined to strive for the best release conditions for DreamWorks, saying: "I will personally participate in this release negotiation."


    Shirley Lansing nodded and said, "I won''t bother you. Goodbye, Steven."


    Sending away Shirley Lansing, Spielberg couldn¡¯t help but have a headache. Last time he met Tom Hanks and talked about "The Da Vinci Code", he told an old friend about the launch dilemma of DreamWorks and the actual situation. It is more serious than he said, especially after the publishers were dug into the corner, it has affected the distribution of DreamWorks in North America.


    After ten years of hard work, DreamWorks has not only failed to develop into a top entertainment group company as expected, it has become increasingly difficult.


    Spielberg stood in front of the office window and looked down. The car Shirley Lanxi was riding in was heading towards the gate of the DreamWorks Park.


    Does DreamWorks really want to hand over the films it produces to Paramount for distribution? Sign a long-term distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures?


    Thinking of this, Spielberg shook his head slowly but firmly.


    Tom Hanks is right. Once it loses its distribution capabilities, DreamWorks will soon become the plaything of the Big Six.


    The distribution channel is stuck in DreamWorks'' throat!


    Spielberg is more determined and must find a way to solve the issue problem.


    A black business car drove out of the gate of DreamWorks. Shirley Lansing glanced back. DreamWorks is not doing well recently. As long as it doesn''t solve the issue of distribution, it will not take long before it will become a production company.


    Paramount Pictures needs production companies, especially high-performance production companies.


    Thinking of this, Shirley Lansing asked the assistant on the co-pilot: "I want you to pay attention to Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment. Are there any specials on their side recently?"


    The assistant hurriedly said: ¡°Recently, there has been an uproar at Relativity Entertainment. They competed with Lionsgate to buy Artisan Pictures.¡±


    Shirley Lansing raised her eyebrows: "Acquiring Artisan Pictures?"


    "Yes, the news has been public for a few days." The assistant hurriedly introduced: "There was relevant news last year, saying that the shareholders of Artisan Pictures were going to package the company for sale. Capital acquisition, but Artisan Pictures made the news, Lionsgate also joined in, and now the two companies are bidding for Artisan Pictures."


    Shirley Lansing seems to be talking to herself: "What does Relativity Entertainment do to acquire Artisan Pictures? Shahai Entertainment has very strong production capabilities, and the distribution capabilities of Embassy Pictures are not much worse than Paramount..."


    The assistant whispered back: "Relativity Entertainment has no film library."


    Shirley Lansing came to understand: "Ronan Anderson is very ambitious."


    The assistant said: "Relativistic Entertainment has developed rapidly in recent years, much faster than DreamWorks."


    "This is a very good company." Shirley Lansing thought of something: "Unfortunately, the background is much worse."


    The assistant answered, "With the film library, the gap in the background is narrowed."


    Of course Shirley Lansing understood this, and sat here blankly, seeming to be thinking about things.


    Relativity entertainment has risen so fast. In the past and even now, more eyes were focused on DreamWorks. When it was time to pay attention to Relativity Entertainment, it was discovered that it turned out to be a behemoth no less than DreamWorks.


    If there is a film library, Relativity Entertainment will be more confident.


    Shirley Lansing thought of Paramount¡¯s weakest production link, and recalled the big-selling movies produced by Relativity Entertainment last year, and suddenly came up with an idea.


    If Paramount Pictures can swallow DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment, will it become the top company in Hollywood?


    Shirley Lansing did not consider the problem of being unable to eat, because the emerging companies that appeared in Hollywood in the past had only two results, bankruptcy or becoming part of the Big Six.


    Relativity Entertainment is expanding too fast. Taking down the film library means having a stable source of copyright income, which is definitely not conducive to acquisition.


    Shirley Lansing quickly came up with an idea can''t let Relativity Entertainment smoothly swallow Artisan Pictures.


    This is also in the interest of the group company Viacom. Relativity Entertainment''s Netflix and Viacom''s subsidiary Blockbuster are in full swing in the leasing market.


    But then there is a headache. The equity concentration of Relativity Entertainment, the acquisition and differentiation set is not useful at all.


    Then find something troublesome for Relativity Entertainment as soon as possible, so that they can''t concentrate on acquiring Artisan Pictures.


    After making a decision, Shirley Lansing thought for a while, and said to the driver: "Go to Viacom headquarters." She said to the assistant again: "Call Mr. Redstone''s assistant. I want to see Lei Shi today. Mr. Dong."


    After the assistant finished the phone call and agreed to meet, Shirley Lansing said: "Call Relativity Entertainment, I want to see Ronan Anderson tomorrow."


    After arriving at Viacom headquarters, Shirley Lansing directly approached Summer Redstone and expounded her thoughts.


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 Chapter 567： Haggard

    A black Mercedes-Benz car parked in front of an office building. Robert Iger glanced out of the car window, hung up and got off the car, walked into Lionsgate, and soon met Frank Gu, the chairman of Lionsgate. Star.


    "Hello, Bob." Frank Gusta shook hands with Robert Iger warmly and said, "Welcome to Lionsgate."


    Robert Iger still has a kind smile on his face: "I wanted to come over a long time ago. I have never had a chance."


    Frank Gusta greeted Robert Iger to sit down casually, and said with a smile: "I heard that you quit and went to Relativity Entertainment a few years ago. How is your development? If it doesn''t go well, Lionsgate welcomes you anytime."


    "The development is very good, and I am very satisfied with my current job." Robert Iger appropriately stated his position: "Mr. Ronan Anderson is very respectful and handed over the entire group company to me."


    Frank Gusta asked himself if he couldn''t do this, he couldn''t transfer the company to an outsider, so he stopped mentioning this topic at all, and instead said: "Relativity Entertainment launched more than a dozen successful movie projects last year, right? Sha? Sea Entertainment first cooperated with Lionsgate, and our two companies continue to cooperate."


    Frank Gusta can''t stop drooling with envy as long as he thinks of "The Bourne" and "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Lionsgate¡¯s initial development strategy was to focus on low-risk horror and thriller films, but it was not that it did not want to promote top-level productions, but it was insufficient in this regard.


    Frank Gusta knows very well that the gap between Lionsgate and Relativity Entertainment is all-round. Let¡¯s not talk about the key distribution capabilities. In terms of production alone, large-scale production is incomparable. Even Lionsgate. The horror and thriller project that was developed in 2009 is also far from the Relativity Entertainment.


    It is precisely this gap that made Frank Gusta determined to compete with Relativity Entertainment for the artisan film industry. This is the best opportunity for Lionsgate since its establishment.


    When Robert Iger came this time, he was indeed talking about cooperation with Lionsgate, but not about film project cooperation.


    "Relativity Entertainment also wants to cooperate with Lionsgate." Robert Iger always seems to be particularly friendly because of his personal life style: "I came here this time just to talk about cooperation with Lionsgate."


    Frank Gusta immediately thought of Artisan Pictures, and raised his vigilance secretly, and asked: "Bob, Relativity Entertainment wants to cooperate with Lionsgate on a film project?"


    Robert Iger didn''t want to go in circles, and said directly: "Artisan Pictures."


    This answer is not beyond Frank Gusta¡¯s expectation. In the past few days, Artisan Pictures and Relativity Entertainment have been negotiating with Artisan Pictures. It is said that the asking price of Relativity Entertainment has reached. 340 million US dollars.


    But after the price was set, there was no further increase. Frank Gusta guessed that it should be the psychological bottom line of Relativity Entertainment.


    Relativity Entertainment is large in scale, with far better performance than Lionsgate, and there are good financing channels, but large companies need huge amounts of capital, which often affects the whole body.


    This Robert Iger took the initiative to come to the door, probably because of this.


    Frank Gusta put a smile away and looked at Robert Iger: "Relativity Entertainment is ready to give up Artisan Films? If you give up on your own initiative, I will personally thank you."


    Robert Iger said slowly but firmly: "Relativistic Entertainment will not give up Artisan Films."


    In the past two years, Artisan Pictures did not have much profit from new films. Eighty percent of the annual profit was supported by the film library.


    Frank Gusta simply asked, "Bob, what do you mean by cooperation?"


    Robert Iger said unhurriedly: "The negotiations between Relativity Entertainment and Artisan Pictures have made almost no progress. If I am not wrong, the same is true for Lionsgate. Artisan Pictures has not seen significant growth in performance for many years. Why? Do you have the confidence to bite the high price? It is precisely because of the competition between Relativity Entertainment and Lions Gate Pictures that we give up competition and cooperate in acquisitions, which will greatly reduce the difficulty."


    "Relativity Entertainment takes the initiative to withdraw?" Frank Gusta tentatively asked: "I have no opinion then."


    Robert Iger knew that there was an old fox sitting on the opposite side, and he had to confess a little bit: "What is the greatest value of Artisan Pictures? Presumably Fran, you are just like I thought. There are as many as 7000 film copyrights and art Craftsman¡¯s production and distribution business."


    This is the simplest truth, Frank Gust can only nod and admit.


    "In the production business, Relativity Entertainment has Shahai Pictures. In the publishing business, the distribution capacity of Embassy Pictures is second only to the six major companies." Although Robert Iger always had a kind smile on his face, he was confident in his words. The confidence that Relativity Entertainment brought him: "Relativity Entertainment does not need the production and distribution business of Artisan Films."


    He looked at Frank Gusta: "But Lionsgate is different. It is said that you have always wanted to improve distribution channels."


    Frank Gusta did not admit or deny. Instead, he said: "So what Relativity Entertainment wants is only the film library of Artisan Pictures?"


    Robert Iger said: "We cooperated and effectively lowered the purchase price, Lions Gate Films got a much-needed distribution channel, and Relativity Entertainment won the artisan film library, a win-win situation!"


    "This is indeed a good way." Frank Gusta first nodded, and then smiled: "As far as I know, there are nearly a hundred films in the film library of Relativity Entertainment, right? Lionsgate Pictures. , There are only a dozen film copyrights. The last time I talked to the TV station about packaging authorization, I didn¡¯t know how to talk to people."


    Robert Iger''s smile remained unchanged, and Lionsgate had a great appetite.


    Frank Gusta simply pointed out: "Artisan Pictures'' distribution and production business is urgently needed by Lionsgate, and the copyright of the film library is also necessary for Lionsgate."


    Speaking of this, Robert Iger is very clear that the plan he envisioned has been shattered.


    He is a very good professional manager, and said: "I took the liberty."


    Frank Gusta smiled faintly and said, "It''s okay."


    Robert Iger immediately said goodbye and quickly walked out of Lionsgate. After getting in the car, he asked the driver to return directly to Relativity Entertainment.


    Although he did not achieve his goal, Robert Iger did not have much disappointment and frustration. As the actual operator of the group company, he could not and would never put the hope of the acquisition on a single plan.


    This road is unworkable, and there is another way to go.


    Returning to Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger went directly into Ronan¡¯s office and gave a general overview of Lionsgate.


    "It''s normal for Lionsgate Pictures to have ambitions." Ronan is not surprised: "Not every company will cooperate with us. Their first consideration is to maximize their own interests."


    Robert Iger nodded slightly: "Frank Gusta of Lionsgate is very ambitious. It is said that when Lionsgate was founded, the goal was Hollywood''s No. 1 Group."


    Ronan knows this somewhat. Lionsgate was once known as the seventh largest film company in Hollywood after DreamWorks, and its performance even ranked among the top three in Hollywood.


    However, today''s Lionsgate Films has a huge gap compared with the former Lionsgate Films. The emergence of Relativity Entertainment has robbed Lionsgate Films of a lot of its resources. Even Lionsgate Films'' original business horror and thriller movies are the backbone Is far less excellent than relativity entertainment.


    Lionsgate¡¯s development is not as expected, Frank Gusta is ambitious, and with a certain amount of funds in hand, it is also a convenient way to solve the problem through acquisition.


    Robert Iger added: "Talking about cooperation with Lionsgate is also an alternative. Now the alternative is not feasible. We continue to promote positive acquisitions."


    Ronan said: "My psychological base price is $400 million."


    Robert Iger is far more conservative than Ronan in this regard: "If you exceed $370 million, we will give up."


    "Okay." Ronan said, "You have always been in charge of this, and you make the decision."


    Although the value of Artisan Pictures¡¯ film library in the hands of Relativity Entertainment is definitely much greater than Artisan Pictures¡¯s side, and even with Netflix¡¯s platform, the benefits produced can¡¯t be doubled, but any commodity Both have price/performance ratio.


    Robert Iger reminded Ronan: "What we want is the film library, and other businesses need to be spun off."


    Ronan smiled: "Don''t worry, I already have a plan."


    To be precise, it is true that the acquisition of Artisan Films is successful. In addition to soft assets such as film library copyright and script library copyright, Relativity Entertainment does not require Artisan Films'' other assets.


    Glendale, DreamWorks headquarters.


    Spielberg sat in the conference room, listening to his staff arguing with the people from Paramount Pictures, only feeling awkward.


    Paramount Pictures issued very demanding conditions. After several contacts between the two parties, the differences grew, and quarrels became commonplace at the negotiating table.


    DreamWorks has also contacted other distribution companiesOthers in the Big Six, and the conditions for offering are no better than Paramount Pictures, and even more demanding. It seems that DreamWorks¡¯ films are just as popular. .


    Listening to the increasingly fierce quarrel, Spielberg simply got up and left the conference room to the corner of a slightly cleaner corridor. He only felt upset. Looking at the window in front of him, he had the urge to smash the glass.


    As a veteran, Spielberg can feel that it is not normal lately, as if everyone is targeting DreamWorks and wants to push DreamWorks into the abyss tacitly.


    Insufficient distribution capacity, as if he was stuck in his throat, and couldn''t even kick his breath.


    Paramount Pictures is aggressive, and the other five companies are sitting on the sidelines. Who should publish the films they invest in?


    In North America, DreamWorks, although its strength is damaged, can always do it.


    What about overseas?


    Spielberg opened the window, and a gust of wind came, and his gray hair fluttered with the wind.

 Chapter 568： Headhunting

    "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Miller."


    "You are welcome, we are partners."


    In front of the banquet hall of the Regency Hotel in Los Angeles, Garcia Rodriguez shook hands with Miller of Emperor Entertainment, and quickly took the elevator to the first floor. Just walked into the lobby, suddenly someone greeted him with a smile on his face.


    "Good evening, Mr. Rodriguez." It was a freshman who said hello.


    Garcia responded politely: "Hello."


    This person hurriedly introduced himself: "I am Richard Frey from Korn Ferry International, can I take a few minutes to chat for a while?"


    Garcia was a little confused. He had never heard of this company''s name. Among the companies that Embassy Pictures has business dealings with, there should be no such name.


    The assistant next to him whispered in advance: "Headhunting company."


    It''s not the first time that Garcia has met, and declined: "Sorry, I''m in a hurry."


    Richard Frey was prepared, and whispered: "Mr. Diego Mendes introduced me."


    Diego Mendes was a classmate of Garcia Rodr¨ªguez. He helped a lot back then. Hearing this name, Garcia Rodr¨ªguez thought for a while and said, "Five minutes."


    Richard Frey said quickly: "Please here."


    I found a quiet place to sit down in the rest area, and Garcia raised his hand to look at the watch. On the one hand, he didn''t want to get too entangled with the headhunting company, on the other hand, there was really something wrong.


    In the afternoon the company will have a meeting to discuss the promotion of "The Passion of the Christ" with Mel Gibson.


    This film will be released in February.


    Mel Gibson is a bit difficult to deal with, Ronan attaches great importance to this film, Garcia must be present.


    Richard Frey knew about it before he came, knowing that there is a big figure in the film industry sitting opposite, and he is busy, he said quickly: "Mr. Rodriguez, do you intend to change to a larger platform for development? It is broader than the Embassy Film Industry and Relativity Entertainment? Salary is increased by 20% from the current minimum, and there are heavy awards every year..."


    What is a bigger platform than Relativity Entertainment? Garcia is not hard to guess, one of the six major Hollywood companies.


    This is not the first time that the Big Six people in Hollywood have come to dig a wall, and it will not be the last. Garcia smiled and said, "If you want to talk about this, there is no need to go on."


    He stood up, not going to talk to him anymore.


    Richard Frey said quickly: "Mr. Rodriguez..."


    Garc¨ªa Rodr¨ªguez did not give him a chance to continue: "I don''t know which company you are coming here on behalf of, but I can remind you that I have signed a non-competition agreement with the company, and the penalty is as high as 2 One hundred million U.S. dollars."


    Richard Frey was silent for an instant.


    Garcia shook his head slightly and left with his assistant.


    Is there something wrong with leaving relativity entertainment now? Not to mention the top salaries in the industry, the core management team had options last year. With the rapid development of the entire group company today, what is the value of Embassy Pictures in the future?


    The salary of Relativity Entertainment is not lower than that of the Big Six. Will the Big Six companies break the salary balance of the entire company because of one person?


    Garcia has a very clear understanding. In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment has developed rapidly. The annual profit of the group company''s film industry exceeded US$500 million for the first time, ranking fourth in Hollywood, which inevitably attracted the attention of large companies.


    Since the second half of last year, Relativity Entertainment has encountered a situation similar to DreamWorks. I don¡¯t know where the **** came from, and always want to dig the corner of the company. Some employees have also resigned under the temptation of high salaries.


    Those big companies treat Relativity Entertainment as a dream factory.


    Unfortunately, Relativity Entertainment is not a dream factory!


    But not everyone has the temptation to live up to the temptation. The core staff are highly paid and in high positions. There are countless people below who are staring at their positions. Many of them have some abilities and feel that they should sit in a high position.


    When opportunities arise, some of them who have good abilities and have not signed a non-competition agreement will naturally think about their future.


    This is human nature.


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan looked at the latest resignation reports that Connie had sent over, and after confirming the name and position, he signed it.


    These are all middle-level personnel, and resignation requires him to sign with Robert Iger.


    Ronan finished signing and asked Connie: "How many people have resigned this month."


    "Embassy Pictures, Shahai Entertainment, plus the head office, there are a total of 18 people." Connie has a statistic: "It''s nearly doubled from last month."


    Ronan asked, "What about recruitment?"


    Connie replied quickly: "There are also new people joining constantly. Our salary and development prospects are very attractive."


    Ronan nodded. The resignation of these people would have some impact, but the impact was not significant.


    Commercial companies are like this, in the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, they are battalion and running soldiers.


    Relativity Entertainment has been on the right track, not to mention these middle-level personnel, even if the core personnel leave, it will not affect the entire company.


    Connie reminded: "These people are job-hopping, and I have paid special attention to them. Recently, headhunting companies have frequently attacked us. Of the 18 people who resigned, seven of them submitted resignation reports within the last week."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "It seems we have attracted some people''s attention."


    Connie knew what Ronan was talking about, and said: "Assistant Department, my deputy, I had contact with a headhunter yesterday, but she refused."


    Ronan is very curious, which one or several of the six major companies is eyeing Relativity Entertainment?


    In the past two years, the rapid development momentum of DreamWorks has declined, and the momentum of relativity entertainment has become more and more fierce. The front shield can no longer cover the relativity entertainment.


    I heard that Spielberg''s life is not easy, but DreamWorks should be able to survive for a while. It is said that it successfully raised funds from India in October last year.


    There is currently news circulating in the circle that Paramount Pictures is pressing on DreamWorks step by step, wanting Spielberg to abandon the distribution business and let DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures sign a long-term distribution agreement.


    This can be said to be the first step for Paramount Pictures to devour DreamWorks.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that after DreamWorks gave up its distribution business and independence, he sold it to Paramount Pictures. It was about the end of 2005 or 2006. Spielberg finally gave up when he founded DreamWorks. Dream, facing Paramount Pictures¡¯ steadily pressing on, chose the path of compromise.


    DreamWorks was also completely split from an independent entertainment group company and eventually became a pure production company.


    At that time, the "Transformers" series produced by DreamWorks was released by Paramount Pictures.


    Since then, DreamWorks has also completely lost its independence, and later replaced multiple co-publishers. Spielberg seldom even directly directed DreamWorks investment films.


    Now it seems that DreamWorks switched to Paramount Pictures and almost became a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. It is also the result of Paramount Pictures taking the initiative several years in advance and pressing harder.


    Ronan also didn''t want to be confused, and said to Connie: "Let¡¯s check it carefully and find out which company or several companies are behind our headhunting company."


    Connie said, "I''ll let someone check it."


    Seeing that Ronan had nothing else to do, Connie left the office.


    Ronan hadn''t finished reading an email, and Connie came back and said, "Ms. Shirley Lansing is here, and I have asked her to go to the reception room first."


    This was a meeting scheduled a few days ago. Ronan put aside his work and went directly to the reception room.


    "Hello, Shirley." Ronan entered the reception room and greeted warmly: "Welcome to entertain you with the theory of relativity."


    This is a woman who is about to turn sixty years old and can be called the most powerful woman in Hollywood.


    Shirley Lansing responded with a smile, and after shaking her hand, she said: "It''s been a long time since I saw you, I want to tell my old friends."


    Ronan didn''t dare to underestimate this woman, a woman who can use the resources at hand to play Spielberg with her ecstasy, more than a terrible description.


    "You make a call and I''ll pass." Ronan said with a smile.


    Shirley Lansing looked at the movie poster hanging on the wall of the reception room: "I''m very curious about your relativity entertainment. I want to take a look at it. You did a pretty good job last year."


    Ronan was appropriately modest: "It''s not comparable to Paramount Pictures."


    Shirley Lansing looked at Ronan: "The performance of Relativity Entertainment last year was better than that of Paramount Pictures."


    "That''s the movie business." Ronan said: "When it comes to integrated business, Relativity Entertainment is far worse than Paramount. We are just getting started in some businesses."


    Shirley Lansing was very sophisticated and took the opportunity to say: "Paramount Pictures can help Relativity Entertainment in some businesses. This is not a problem."


    help? How could Ronan believe this kind of nonsense and helped the last Relativity Entertainment change his surname to Paramount or Viacom?


    Ronan smiled without saying a word, some words needn''t be too thorough.


    "I talked to Mr. Summer Redstone the other day Shirley Lansing said with a smile: "Ronan, Mr. Redstone talked about you. He admires you very much and thinks Viacom and Relativity Entertainment can strengthen their cooperation. "


    Ronan smiled and said, "I admire Mr. Lei Shidong very much."


    This kind of remark is of course only to say that there is a competitive relationship between Relativity Entertainment and Viacom, in addition to the film business, there is also an offline market.


    Although Blockbuster was acquired by Viacom and turned into a grandmother who doesn¡¯t care for her uncle, it is ultimately a subsidiary of the industry giant and Viacom. Now it competes fiercely with Netflix in the rental market and is beaten by Netflix. It was full of bags, and the loss-making stores closed one after another...


    If Blockbu does not carry out revolutionary changes and competes with Netflix, it can only disappear in the long river of history.


    This video tape rental company is an important cash flow provider for Viacom.


    Ronan suddenly thought that Relativity Entertainment was frequently dug into the wall, could it be related to Viacom and Paramount Pictures?

 Chapter 569： Theater trouble

    After staying in Relativity Entertainment for nearly an hour, Shirley Lansing took the initiative to leave and talked about cooperation from beginning to end, as if she had been friends with Ronan for many years, and Paramount Pictures and Relativity Entertainment were strategic partners.


    Ronan sent Shirley Lansing away and called Mark Randolph directly to learn more about the competition between Netflix and Blockbuster.


    Netflix¡¯s Internet leasing business has had a huge impact on entities such as Blockbuster. In particular, Netflix has developed rapidly last year and the strengths and weaknesses of the two companies have begun to reverse.


    What attitude will Viacom and Summer Redstone have?


    Ronan didn''t worry too much. The support behind Netflix used to be far less powerful than now, so he went directly to Blockbuster. With the support of Relativity Entertainment, this process will only be faster.


    But some things have to be guarded.


    Ronan called Connie again and asked her to check the recent dispute between Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks.


    On the other hand, Robert Iger''s team is still negotiating with Artisan Pictures, but the progress is not big.


    Fortunately, Lionsgate is not the kind of company with deep pockets. After bidding to around $340 million, it will not raise prices rashly.


    At the same time, there was not very good news.


    Several small chain theater companies refused to enter their chain theaters to show the film on the grounds that "The Passion of the Christ" was suspected of slandering religious history.


    "Sorry, Thomas." Hodell of Derby Theater Company was full of apologies, and said to Thomas, the director of distribution of the Embassy Pictures, "After the trailer for "The Passion" was released, the theater received a lot of fans and fans. For the church¡¯s protest, we are a small regional company and cannot go against the demands of local audiences and public opinion. We are very sorry and can only abandon the film "The Passion of the Christ"."


    Thomas''s face remained the same, and he felt a little unhappy, and said, "Hoddle, are you sure you want to reject the Embassy Pictures film? This is an important project that Mr. Ronan Anderson pointed out."


    Hearing the name Ronan Anderson, Hoddle almost wavered, but thinking of some pressure, he said: "We are not a big company like the four major cinema chains. We are too regional. If we don¡¯t focus on the local market, Public opinion has no room for survival."


    "I see." Thomas nodded slightly, then sighed, meaning: "In this era, there are even commercial companies and profits that can''t make it through."


    Hoddle opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.


    Thomas'' complexion suddenly turned cold: "In this case, we have nothing to say." He stood up directly: "In the future, "The Bournemouth 3" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", I guess you don''t want to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    After saying this, Thomas didn''t even give a chance to reply, so he left.


    Hoddle sat there shaking his head repeatedly, and suddenly regretted giving up "The Passion of the Christ", but it was a bit of a fluke after thinking about it. This film does not have many special effects and is not very commercial. It must be a big box office?


    Let''s just wait and see. You don''t need to bear huge pressure, but you can also watch the development of the situation. Even if the film has a big box office reputation, you can follow up in time. The big deal is to bow to Relativity Entertainment.


    No one wants to have trouble with the profit, this time the favor is paid back, and there is no need to think about it so much in the future.


    Thomas met with representatives of several theater companies in a row, not all of them were like Hoddle.


    The people at Big Rock Entertainment in New Mexico are carefully considering the pros and cons.


    "Felipe, although you only have less than a hundred theaters, you have always had a happy cooperation with the Embassy Pictures." The movies produced by Relativity Entertainment have been selling continuously, giving Thomas enough confidence: "This time for some inexplicable reasons. It¡¯s disappointing and chilling to refuse Embassy Pictures¡¯ films to enter your theaters."


    Hearing this, Felipe was also a little helpless, and could only say: "On this one, how can we cooperate and cooperate in the future."


    Thomas laughed: "Continue to cooperate? Haha... Felipe, do you think that the films released by Relativity Entertainment, the films released by the embassy film, and the projects promoted by Ronan Anderson, will lack theater screening? I remind you. Last year, in 2003, did the Embassy Pictures release more than a dozen films, but one failed at the box office?"


    Felipe was speechless, and the movie released by Relativity Entertainment is simply synonymous with making money.


    Thomas added: "This year, in 2004, Embassy Pictures released more films. If Jushi Entertainment does not release it, we will not force it. The cooperation between Embassy Pictures and Jushi ends here."


    "This..." Felipe thought of the performance of Relativity Entertainment last year, and heard more films this year, and hesitated: "Thomas, we never said that we would cut off cooperation with Embassy Pictures."


    Thomas looked at him, just laughed.


    The four major cinema companies are strong, and Embassy Pictures must be easy to talk about, but a small company like Jushi Entertainment...


    Felipe weighed it back and forth in his mind.


    Thomas said seemingly casually: "Let''s compare the income that the film brings to you."


    How to compare? Box office is the most intuitive data. Although theaters do not fully expect box office revenue, the basis of sales revenue is passenger flow, and box office directly reflects the amount of passenger flow.


    That pressured company hasn''t had a box office hit for several years in a row? Relativity entertainment? The momentum has been getting stronger and stronger in recent years.


    Who has a grudge against big income in business?


    After a few minutes of deliberation, Felipe made a decision: "Sorry, I apologize to Embassy Pictures here, because of my short-sightedness, Jushi Entertainment almost lost one of its most reliable partners. Thomas, I promise here. , All theaters under Jushi Entertainment will screen "The Passion of the Christ" on the premiere day. We tomorrow...no, we will sign a formal screening agreement this afternoon!"


    Thomas immediately smiled and stretched out his hand, and said, "Happy cooperation."


    Philip quickly stretched out his hand and shook it firmly in Thomas''s hand: "Happy cooperation!"


    Later, Thomas met with people from several small cinema companies. Some of them continued to cooperate with Embassy Pictures, like Jushi Entertainment, while others held a wait-and-see attitude.


    The latest information was quickly collected on Ronan''s side. Ronan was not surprised because Connie had some information.


    In the office, Connie stood across from her desk and said to Ronan: "In the recent headhunting incident for Relativity Entertainment, many small chain cinema companies refused to show "The Passion of the Christ". Although there is no clear evidence, all of them are behind. The shadow of Paramount Pictures."


    Ronan was not surprised: "Paramount Pictures, huh... Shirley Lansing is really a good friend."


    Connie added: "Paramount Pictures is currently focusing on DreamWorks. From the feedback from many sources, we are only a secondary goal."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Someone from the six major companies is eyeing Relativity Entertainment. It is normal at this stage, and it is Paramount Pictures under Viacom.


    The current competition between Netflix and Blockbuster is almost fierce.


    Connie¡¯s words continue: ¡°Originally, Embassy Pictures won close to 3,400 theaters in North America for "The Passion of the Christ", but it was affected. Many small theater companies gave up our films. Director Thomas of Embassy Pictures did it. A lot of work has caused several companies to change their minds. "The Passion of the Christ" currently has about 3,000 cinemas."


    "Not less." Ronan is not afraid of competition, nor of any competitors: "No matter what pressure those companies are under, as long as the box office of "Passion of the Christ" hits the box office, they will actively seek to return to the ranks of screenings."


    American law does not allow movie companies to operate theaters at the same time, even if they hold shares.


    Relevant bills have been implemented for decades. Even if traditional large companies still have a certain degree of influence on theater companies, this influence cannot withstand the temptation of profits.


    This is not the age of barbaric growth. The game needs to abide by the minimum rules, especially when the opponent''s strength is good. If you use methods outside the rules, you must face the risk that the opponent will also use methods outside the rules.


    Ronan is not worried about the theater, nor is he worried about the troubles caused by Paramount Pictures'' headhunting. Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Relativity Entertainment is a new company. There must be many internal problems. The poaching of some personnel will inevitably cause internal problems. , Thus affecting the company''s development.


    This is indeed very likely to happen before Robert Iger enters the Relativity Entertainment, but Robert Iger has been very in place to adjust and manage the Relativity Entertainment in the past two years. There is no need to worry about the problem that the company will not function properly if some middle-level personnel are used.


    "What''s the situation on Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks now?" Ronan considered that Paramount Pictures stretched out his hand, he must slap back, otherwise Relativity Entertainment will be weak. , Other companies that look on as wolves will definitely follow up.


    Connie said: ¡°Paramount Pictures is pressing on DreamWorks every step of the way, except for the increase in the distribution rate when negotiating with DreamWorks for the release of "World War" some time ago. Recently, several small shareholders from DreamWorks In their hands, they bought part of the shares of DreamWorks. It is said that they are still in contact with Koreans. The Koreans are quite dissatisfied with Spielberg because of the problem of the distribution channels of DreamWorks..."


    Ronan understood: "Paramount Pictures is going to swallow DreamWorks, Spielberg''s life is not easy."


    "Very sad." Connie said simply: "Spielberg hasn''t appeared in public for a long time."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "I see."


    He picked up the phone, dialed Robert Iger''s number, and spoke for a long time.


    Paramount Pictures digs into the entertainment corner of the theory of relativity, digs into the theaters of films released by Embassy Pictures, and is now ready to swallow DreamWorks. Have you ever asked his opinion?

 Chapter 570： Still issue

    As time entered late January, Los Angeles ushered in the rainy season. On this day, with light rain, Ronan and Robert Iger left the company together.


    "Although there is no direct contact, but through negotiations with Artisan Films, we can also test it." Robert Iger said as he walked: "After this period of negotiation with Artisan Films, I can confirm the Lionsgate Film The highest bid is around 350 million US dollars."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s time to finish."


    Robert Iger added: "Liongate has not developed smoothly in the past two years. The film library is also empty. Even if you mortgage yourself, you can''t borrow much. They raised funds to compete with us because of Frank. -Gusta has a banking background in Canada, but Frank Gusta is just one of the shareholders."


    Ronan came to the exit of the office building. The driver David opened the door. Without getting in the car, he said to Robert Iger: "Drag for a few more days."


    Robert Iger asked in a low voice, "How sure are you."


    "It is normal, at most 30% sure." Ronan''s voice is not high: "But Paramount Pictures is pressing every step. DreamWorks does not have many choices, and DreamWorks funds are relatively tight, although from Indians The financing was successful, but it was only more than 100 million U.S. dollars. It does not have the conditions to acquire Artisan Pictures alone and will not affect our plan."


    Robert Iger smiled: "DreamWorks'' energy is focused on dealing with Paramount Pictures, where does it take care of others."


    Ronan said in a cold voice: "Paramount Pictures really wants to move us, but also after DreamWorks. This is not only to destroy Paramount Pictures'' plan, but also to maintain a buffer zone with the six major companies. "


    Robert Iger understands Ronan''s meaning: "DreamWorks poses no threat to us. Our competitors have never been DreamWorks."


    Ronan didn''t say much. He nodded to Robert Iger and got on his Rolls-Royce. David then started the car and drove towards Glendale.


    At DreamWorks headquarters, Spielberg just got a message.


    "Steven, I''m sure." A bald man with glasses said to Spielberg: "The people from Paramount Pictures are in contact with South Korea, and the South Korean side has agreed with Shirley Lansing next month. meet."


    Spielberg''s face is rather ugly: "Contact me the Koreans, I will have an interview with them this week!"


    The bald man wearing glasses reminded: "Steven, we must convince them! Paramount Pictures has already obtained the shares in the hands of three minority shareholders. The Korean Lee family has been dissatisfied with our development. If they and Shirley-Lan Xin reached a deal, and the equity in his hand is enough to initiate a mandatory acquisition!"


    Spielberg''s heart was chilled, and there was a feeling of betrayal.


    Shirley Lansing¡¯s 20-year personal relationship, stabbing a knife from the back, is not soft at all; Koreans licked their faces back then to invest in DreamWorks, but DreamWorks was unable to open the situation in the issue, and immediately began various dissatisfaction. Want to divest.


    Now it¡¯s good, I¡¯ve contacted Shirley Lansing directly.


    Spielberg felt cold in his heart, and could feel that DreamWorks was moving away from him step by step.


    Paramount Pictures and Shirley Lansing are just the epitome of the Big Six...


    Has the wish of ten years ago been fulfilled? Can you only wait until now? Is it really getting old and dreams become out of reach, should we give up?


    A knock on the door suddenly sounded, Spielberg said to come in, and the secretary pushed the door in. "Mr. Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment has arrived. He is in the first reception room."


    Spielberg came back to his senses and said to his bald eyes, "We''ll talk in the afternoon."


    The bald man with glasses is curious, what is Ronan Anderson coming for? Even if you come to DreamWorks, you should go to the animation studio to find Jeff Katzenberg.


    Spielberg went out of the office and walked towards the reception room. This was a meeting that Tom Hanks called specifically to facilitate, and he couldn''t refuse.


    Pushing the door to the reception room, Spielberg saw the young and familiar face.


    "Good morning, Ronan." He greeted with a smile and shook hands: "Why do you have time to come over?"


    Ronan shook hands with him and responded with a smile: "Come and see old friends."


    How could Spielberg believe this, he and Ronan were never friends, they just watched Ronan smile slightly.


    Ronan didn''t care, and simply said directly: "Steven, I heard that you and DreamWorks have had some trouble recently. I''ll come over and see if I can help."


    Spielberg put aside his smile, and despite being anxious and embarrassed by others, he didn''t want to show his timidity in front of young people. He maintained the manners of big directors and bigwigs in the circle, and said: "It''s not a big trouble, DreamWorks Can be resolved."


    "Really?" Ronan took a look at Spielberg and decided to put Relativity Entertainment in the same position as DreamWorks, and said: "Don''t be afraid to say it, Relativity Entertainment has also encountered a lot of trouble this month."


    Spielberg didn''t quite understand Ronan''s meaning, and asked, "What''s the trouble?"


    Ronan smiled: "Similar to DreamWorks. A headhunting company is poaching people for Relativity Entertainment. Almost all senior staff in the company are frequently harassed. More than a dozen middle-level managers have left. Also, Embassy Pictures is next. A movie to be released this month was rejected by many theaters."


    Spielberg didn''t take it seriously and didn''t think it was any trouble. DreamWorks has encountered too many similar things over the years, and it is really nothing.


    Ronan slowly said something that made Spielberg **** his ears: "Behind these things, I see a shadow." He emphasized his tone: "Paramount Pictures!"


    Spielberg immediately looked at Ronan: "Paramount Pictures?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Paramount Pictures is targeting Relativity Entertainment. Shirley Lansing and Viacom behind her are not only focusing on DreamWorks, but also my Relativistic Entertainment."


    Spielberg thought about it a bit and felt that Ronan''s words were more credible. Since Paramount Pictures started on DreamWorks, it is normal to force Relativity Entertainment.


    "It''s not too much trouble." Spielberg suddenly guessed Ronan''s intentions and faintly thought, "Paramount Pictures just wants to swallow your relativity entertainment. Yours. They may not have a good solution for the concentration of equity, but it is not difficult to cause trouble for you. When your company is slowed down, Paramount Pictures will show its fangs."


    Ronan said directly: "No matter what opponent I face, I will never give up Relativity Entertainment. Steven, how about you? Paramount Pictures is aggressive, will you give up DreamWorks?"


    Spielberg¡¯s eyes were deep behind his disc glasses: "No one wants to give up his company." He picked up the camera to be an excellent director, and put down the camera to become a qualified businessman: "Ronan, it seems that Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks With a common enemy."


    Ronan does not need to deny this: "Paramount Pictures is targeting our two companies, and the ultimate goal must be to annex us. If we sit idly by, the situation will only get worse."


    The reality is here. Spielberg easily convinced himself to let go of his prejudices, but he still maintained the necessary vigilance and asked: "Ronan, what do you want to do?"


    "It''s not what I want to do." Ronan shook his fingers and said, "Steven, what are your plans with DreamWorks?"


    He pointed to the core key: "As far as I know, Paramount Pictures not only suppresses DreamWorks in terms of film distribution, but also secretly acquires shares of DreamWorks. It seems that they have established contact with South Korea. Once they persuade the Korean Lee family People, DreamWorks is dangerous."


    Spielberg looked at Ronan more vigilant in his eyes, he knew exactly what was happening between Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks!


    "I have contacted people from South Korea." Spielberg looked confident: "They will not give up DreamWorks."


    Ronan didn''t believe this at all, and he also said nonsense: "When I went to South Korea to look for investment, I had met the people of the Li family and had in-depth chat with them many times." On the basis of nonsense, plus the real situation "They are very dissatisfied with the development of DreamWorks. Back then, they thought that they invested in a giant company that would become the six big companies integrating production and distribution. But after so many years, DreamWorks only has something to do in production. Achievement is far from what the Koreans expected."


    Although Ronan was telling the truth, Spielberg''s expression remained the same, and he remained calm enough.


    "The biggest doubt from the South Korean side about DreamWorks has always been that DreamWorks cannot establish a truly complete film industry chain." Ronan was no longer polite: "Steven, even if you can persuade Koreans to reject Paramount Pictures this time. In Hollywood¡¯s posture, there are Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Walt Disney and Sony Columbia."


    Spielberg finally couldn''t help but said: "Is the distribution channel so easy to establish? You know this better than me!"


    Ronan said: "So The biggest problem of DreamWorks has always been distribution. From its establishment to the present, it has not changed, right?"


    Spielberg could only nod his head: "If it weren''t for being stuck in the release, DreamWorks would definitely not be where it is now."


    Ronan then said: "Resolving the distribution channels will dispel the biggest doubts of shareholders, and the problems faced by DreamWorks will be solved."


    "If there is a distribution channel, Koreans can easily persuade." Spielberg didn''t know the crux of the problem: "But if the distribution channel can be solved, DreamWorks will not drag on to today."


    "Relativity Entertainment can help DreamWorks solve the issue of distribution." Ronan said.


    He has carefully considered that since the day DreamWorks was established, the six major companies have been the target of the fire. As long as DreamWorks exists, the six major companies will inevitably disperse their firepower against DreamWorks. If DreamWorks can independently release movies, it will be a powerful Under strategic inertia, the top six companies will also be DreamWorks.


    Moreover, there is no fundamental conflict of interest between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks. The two parties can temporarily unite to jointly fight against the six major suppressions.

 Chapter 571： accept

    In the reception room of DreamWorks, Spielberg looked at Ronan quietly, his face full of thoughts.


    He knew something about Artisan Pictures, but the bad things that DreamWorks encountered recently made him have no time to take care of it.


    The most important thing is that DreamWorks has no capital and strength to eat up the artisan film industry.


    Ronan once again said: "Relativity Entertainment is only interested in the film library of Artisan Pictures. All other businesses can be handed over to DreamWorks, including Artisan''s global distribution business."


    DreamWorks is not doing well recently. Spielberg must consider the actual situation and ask: "If we both contribute together to complete the acquisition, how will the proportion of funds be divided?"


    Ronan slowly said, "Seven to three, DreamWorks seven."


    Spielberg''s face immediately turned cold: "What is the biggest heritage of a film company? Film library resources! We all know this. For companies like Artisan Pictures, the value of film libraries can account for 50%!"


    Ronan did not refute, but said: "The distribution channel."


    The half of Spielberg''s words were blocked instantly. What is the most lacking in DreamWorks? However, he considered it a little and said: ¡°Artisan Pictures¡¯ distribution ability is average, even New Line Pictures and Miramaxes are incomparable. Besides, Artisan Pictures has nothing to do with DreamWorks except for the film library. Useless."


    "Indeed, Artisan Films¡¯ distribution capabilities are not very strong." Ronan¡¯s tone was flat, but his words were piercing: "Steven, DreamWorks can also win a more suitable distribution than Artisan Pictures. Channel?"


    If it could, DreamWorks would not be what it is now.


    Ronan said: "There is no better choice. There are only six major companies and their subsidiaries that have a more complete distribution channel than Artisan Pictures."


    Spielberg interjected suddenly: "And your relativity entertainment."


    Ronan shrugged: "The distribution business of Relativity Entertainment is not for sale."


    Spielberg knew the facts Ronan said. Looking at the entire Hollywood and even the world''s film industry, how difficult is it to buy a distribution company? This requires more than just funds, but also opportunities.


    Ronan said calmly: "Relativity Entertainment is an open commercial company that can cooperate with DreamWorks or any company. Even if the film library is divested and other assets centered on the distribution business of Artisan Pictures, it will not It¡¯s hard to shoot. Steven, we¡¯ve known each other for many years. You know Relativity Entertainment. I also know your DreamWorks. One of DreamWorks¡¯ core issues is distribution. With distribution channels, you have the capital to negotiate with any shareholders."


    Spielberg was not reconciled and said: "DreamWorks can acquire Artisan Pictures alone."


    "Really?" Ronan appeared very calm: "DreamWorks can really withdraw more than 300 million US dollars without affecting normal operations? Steven, if you have this attitude, we will not go on talking. If necessary, Relativity Entertainment can complete the acquisition alone. The reason why I came today is because we have common enemies, but enemies will also become friends. Without distribution channels, how long DreamWorks can last, you know better than me. ."


    Having said that, Ronan stood up, looking like he had collapsed.


    Spielberg hurried to stay: "Ronan!" He sighed secretly in his heart: "I need to fully understand Artisan Pictures, and give me a few days. In addition, I can''t accept the 7:3 investment ratio. DreamWorks takes Not so much money."


    Ronan looked at Spielberg, and Spielberg said, "Six to four."


    "6:5 to 3.5." Ronan also took a suitable step back: "Steven, you should first understand the distribution business of Artisan Pictures."


    Spielberg secretly calculated that DreamWorks had just raised 140 million U.S. dollars in India. It can squeeze out a little bit of liquidity, and then borrow a part from the animation studio, and then use the copyright of some of the films as a mortgage. , It is a bit difficult to collect 100 million US dollars, and it is not impossible to get it out.


    In this way, DreamWorks funds will be very tight in the next few years, but this is the coveted distribution channel!


    Artisan Pictures¡¯ North American distribution channels can improve DreamWorks¡¯ North American distribution capabilities. DreamWorks uses Artisan¡¯s overseas distribution channels as a framework to build a key overseas distribution business.


    The overseas distribution channels of PolyGram received by Embassy Pictures were far inferior to Artisan Pictures. Since Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment can do it, he and DreamWorks can certainly do it.


    Think of the face of Shirley Lansing, facing Paramount Pictures¡¯ steadfast pressing, and ten years of uninterrupted efforts to dream, Spielberg did not want to and could not miss this opportunity.


    Missed, there may never be such a good opportunity again.


    Ronan didn''t speak any more, just waited quietly for Spielberg to consider the pros and cons.


    Since he found DreamWorks, he naturally made various filings. DreamWorks is only one of the plans. Just like the original plan to swallow Artisan Pictures alone, Artisan Pictures will not have other businesses after the film library is separated. In the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    The distribution business will never worry about getting home in Hollywood.


    The reason why DreamWorks is the first choice is that Relativity Entertainment requires DreamWorks to continue to be at the top as a buffer zone with the traditional six major Hollywood companies.


    Spielberg didn''t think about it for too long, and said: "I agree in principle, but Ronan, you have to wait for me for a few days. I need to get a general understanding of the artisan film industry and also need time to raise funds."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "No problem." He reminded: "Time can''t be too long. Steven, we have competitors."


    "In addition." Ronan knew that the cooperation with DreamWorks was only a short-term, and it was impossible to become friends, nor would he be polite: "I have discussed with Jerefu several times about the North American distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studios."


    Spielberg''s face is a bit ugly: "I need to think about it."


    It was not until near noon that Ronan left the DreamWorks Park and returned to Burbank when he received a call from Robert Iger, and the two quickly exchanged their own situation.


    Subsequently, according to Ronan''s request, Robert Iger tried his best to drag with Artisan Pictures. Lionsgate would increase prices. Relativity Entertainment would also follow up, but the bid would not be much higher than Lionsgate.


    At the end of January, Spielberg, on behalf of DreamWorks, signed a cooperation agreement with Relativity Entertainment in a very low-key manner.


    "360 million U.S. dollars! This is Lionsgate''s last bid!"


    Facing Artisan Film¡¯s Emile Marin, Frank Gusta almost yelled at this price: "Emil, what is the actual value of Artisan Films? You and I know very well that premium purchases are the norm. , But you are too greedy."


    Emile Marin said with a smile: "Fran, nowadays there are not many high-quality assets like Artisan Films, Artisan Films does not lack a home."


    Frank Gusta sneered: "Relativistic Entertainment? Who is Ronan Anderson, you and I know very well, you think he will risk the rupture of the relativity entertainment capital chain, and make more than 360 million US dollars. price?"


    Emile Marin remained unmoved, still saying: "400 million US dollars, this is my bottom line."


    Frank Gusta wanted to curse "shit," but he resisted it and said, "No one will pay 400 million dollars."


    Emile Marin knows this, of course, but the $360 million is still a little far from his bottom line, saying, "Your bid is too low."


    The US$360 million has reached the limit of Lionsgate. Even if the acquisition is successful, Lionsgate will have to bear a heavy debt burden in the future. Frank Gusta mobilized almost all financing channels and networks to raise funds. To this funding.


    Anyone and company have their limits, Frank Gusta can''t put all his cards on this acquisition.


    Frank Gusta shook his head: "Emil, come here today, you should think about it."


    Emile Marin sent away Frank Gusta, took a two-hour break for lunch, and once again saw Robert Iger, who was always smiling.


    Although the chief operating officer of Relativity Entertainment looks unusually kind, he is more difficult than Frank Gusta.


    Emile Marin saw the smile on Robert Iger''s face and said, "Bob, you have been procrastinating about this negotiation. I can no longer feel the sincerity of relativity entertainment."


    Robert Iger said with a smile: "The bid of 350 million US dollars does not prove the sincerity of Relativity Entertainment?"


    Emile Marin said casually, "Lionsgate is more sincere than you. They bid $360 million."


    Now that DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment have reached an agreement, Robert Iger did not want to drag on any longer, saying: "Frank Gusta is going to put it all together."


    Emile Marin knew more or less about the potential purchasers, and knew that Robert Iger was right. If it weren''t for Relativity Entertainment, he might have nodded to Lionsgate before.


    Robert Iger said cleanly: "US$370 million, if you agree, I will notify Mr. Anderson now."


    Emile Marin frowned, and just about to speak, Robert Iger suppressed all his smiles and interrupted him directly: "Emile, this is the last bid of Relativity Entertainment!"


    Seeing the face of this guy who smiled like Mickey Mouse was as serious as never before, Emile Marin got a strong hint that this might really be the last bid of Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger, who has always been smiling, suddenly put on a dead face, which can only show that the price has reached the limit of relativistic entertainment.


    Emile Marin considered it for a moment and said with unprecedented sincerity: "Bob, I need to think about it."


    He also needs to integrate the opinions of other shareholders.


    Robert Iger doesn¡¯t say much anymore, and the acquisition team is behind the more detailed terms: ¡°Emile, I hope I can get good news.¡±


    Emile Marin shook hands with Robert Iger, and after he left, he immediately notified the secretary to convene the meeting.


    Two days later, Robert Iger got good news and Artisan Pictures accepted an offer of $370 million!

 Chapter 572： Not giving up

    As Robert Iger and Emile Marin reached an agreement on the most critical quotation issue, the negotiation between Relativity Entertainment and Artisan Pictures quickly entered the fast lane. After a seesaw-like negotiation, the two parties signed a formal acquisition agreement.


    Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Pictures for US$370 million and paid in three installments within two months!


    In fact, Relativity Entertainment itself does not require much funding. According to the agreement reached with DreamWorks, it only needs to pay 35% of it, which is $129.5 million.


    DreamWorks is responsible for financing the remaining USD 240.5 million.


    After the completion of the acquisition, Relativity Entertainment quickly divested the copyright of the film library and script library, and began to prepare to hand over other businesses to DreamWorks.


    Ronan and Relativity Entertainment are well-known in the industry for their credibility.


    Although it will not take long for DreamWorks to get the global distribution business that Spielberg has dreamed of, life is not easy. With the huge amount of funding, DreamWorks must tighten its belt to operate.


    Fortunately, DreamWorks is not very good, but Spielberg has a very good personal reputation, otherwise even loans will be a problem.


    In addition, DreamWorks took the initiative to abandon the North American distribution business of DreamWorks Animation Studios. After the tripartite talks between Embassy Pictures, DreamWorks and DreamWorks, Embassy Pictures officially became the North American distributor of DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Since Embassy Pictures has been doing overseas distribution for DreamWorks Animation Studios before, this means that Embassy Pictures will serve as the global distributor of DreamWorks Animation Studios for some time to come.


    For example, the two animated feature films "The Shark Gang" and "Shrek 2" released this year will all be released by Embassy Pictures in North America and overseas.


    Relativity Entertainment successfully obtained the copyright of nearly 7,000 films, and finally established a film library in the true sense.


    With the same film library resources, these nearly 7,000 films can only bring in more than 12 million US dollars a year in the hands of Artisan Pictures, but on the platform of Relativity Entertainment, doubling should not be too easy.


    The operation of movies is not only related to quality, but the platform is a more critical factor.


    Not to mention anything else, Netflix has nearly a third of the film license.


    As for the distribution business of DreamWorks Animation Studios, "Shrek 2" needless to say, North America can make publishers a lot of money, and there will be "Madagascar" and other movies behind.


    The 400 million US dollars prepared by Relativity Entertainment only cost a small part. Ronan thought of the Death Star Building where the post-production studio of Shahai Entertainment is located, letting people contact the property owners and preparing to buy out the property rights of the building at one time as Relativity Entertainment , Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment''s headquarters.


    The scale of this building is not too large, but it is not smaller than the Fox Tower, which is also located in Century City. The transaction price is expected to be more than 200 million US dollars.


    As the scale of Relativity Entertainment expands, a corresponding headquarters building is also needed.


    The Death Star Building just completed can be said to be a good choice. If you can get it, it will naturally be renamed the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Relativity Entertainment won Artisan Films, but Lionsgate did not die. Frank Gusta immediately turned to Summit Entertainment.


    Compared with Artisan Pictures, Summit Entertainment is much worse. This company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It is also regarded as a medium-scale independent Hollywood film production company. The most famous film under the company is "American Pie" series.


    But this series of copyrights belong to Universal Pictures.


    As soon as Lionsgate was in contact with Summit Entertainment, Ronan asked Robert Iger to follow up, not to compete with Lionsgate, but Summit Entertainment also had a film library. If they were willing to sell, Relativity Entertainment would certainly buy it.


    As soon as there was an action on the Relativity Entertainment side, Frank Gusta personally came to visit.


    As Robert Iger was on a business trip, Ronan personally received Frank Gust.


    "Congratulations, Ronan." Frank Gusta said with a smile: "The scale of Relativity Entertainment has expanded again."


    Ronan didn''t have much friendship with him, and said calmly, "Thank you."


    Frank Gusta glanced at Ronan. Although the opponent might not be half his age, he did not dare to take it lightly, and he still regretted it faintly.


    But he didn''t come here to regret it, and said: "Relativity Entertainment gets Artisan Pictures, it will take some time to digest, right? Why is it suddenly eyeing Summit Entertainment again."


    Regarding Lionsgate, Ronan heard Robert Iger said that he was too lazy to go in circles at this time, and said directly: "Relativistic Entertainment needs to build a film library. Summit Entertainment has the copyright to thousands of movies, which is urgently needed by Relativity Entertainment. ."


    The production and distribution business of Summit Entertainment is far less than that of Artisan Pictures. Relativity Entertainment has no interest at all, and only wants a film library.


    Frank Gusta said without warning: "We can join hands to acquire Summit Entertainment."


    Ronan glanced at Frank Gusta and said, "You can talk to Robert Iger about this matter."


    Previously, Frank Gusta rejected Robert Iger, and now he took the initiative to come to the door. Of course, I must let Robert Iger have a good talk with him.


    Frank Gusta said: "When Bob comes back, I will contact him."


    The theory of relativity enters into it. Lionsgate wants to buy Summit Entertainment at a low price.


    Ronan had already stood far higher than Lionsgate, smiled and said, "It is estimated that Bob will be back in Los Angeles next week."


    Frank Gusta also smiled back and turned the topic to another matter: "Ronan, I remember Bob said that the reason why Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Pictures was because of the copyright of the film library, but Artisan Pictures The industry is not only the copyright of the film library, but also other businesses."


    Although it is a bit embarrassing to say it now, this small face problem will not be a problem for the company in the future: "Can you take the liberty to ask, what do you plan to do with other businesses of Artisan Pictures?"


    The agreement signed between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks was not publicized. The related asset divestiture and business handover have just begun, and most people outside are not very clear.


    Ronan understood what Frank Gusta meant and asked, "Lionsgate is interested in this part of the business?"


    Frank Gusta smiled, there was no embarrassment in the smile, and no embarrassment: "This part of the business seems to overlap with the existing business of Relativity Entertainment. If Relativity Entertainment does not need it, can it be transferred to Lionsgate Pictures? Of course, Lionsgate will definitely provide a satisfactory price, so that Relativity Entertainment can not only get a film library, but also convert the excess business into capital. Lionsgate and Relativity will win-win."


    This is very beautiful, as if the rejection of Robert Iger''s cooperation has never happened.


    Ronan said lightly: "Actually, Relativity Entertainment is also planning this way. We are divesting people and businesses outside the copyright of the film library..."


    Frank Gust felt like he was in heaven. Before Ronan could finish his words, he rushed to say: "Lionsgate is willing to buy this part of the business for $200 million."


    "Listen to me, is it all right?" Ronan continued: "Relativistic Entertainment has reached an agreement with DreamWorks to package and sell it to DreamWorks."


    Frank Gusta instantly fell from heaven to **** and couldn''t help saying: "Sold to DreamWorks?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "The agreement has been signed."


    Frank Gusta feels cold in his heart. This time he gave up his face and came here for nothing?


    But how long has it been until Relativity Entertainment and Artisan Films reached a transfer agreement?


    Frank Gusta did not give up and tried his best to fight: "Ronan, how much is DreamWorks bid? Lionsgate can offer a higher price than DreamWorks! Ten percent more! No, 15 percent!"


    Ronan shook his head and emphasized: "Relativity Entertainment has signed a formal agreement with DreamWorks."


    Frank Gusta immediately said: "Lionsgate Pictures can bear the liquidated damages."


    Ronan said slowly and firmly: "Relativistic entertainment pays attention to credibility. We will not lose faith."


    Frank Gusta also said that Ronan raised his hand to interrupt him: "Just so, Mr. Gusta, there is no need to talk about this matter. If you want to talk to Relativity Entertainment about the peak of cooperative acquisition For entertainment matters, please contact Bob when he comes back."


    Seeing Ronan''s attitude so determined, Frank Gusta stopped talking, and after a few polite words, he left the Relativity Entertainment.


    On the car back, he was a little regretful, he had already cooperated with Robert Iger!


    The film library is very important, and the distribution channel is also very important! At that time, I thought about taking them all down, but I got nothing.


    With insufficient distribution capabilities, Lionsgate will never be able to grow and develop. Just look at Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks.


    Frank Gusta suddenly felt that because of his temporary greed, he might have missed the last opportunity of Lionsgate.


    But regret is useless.


    Frank Gusta took out his cell phone to find Robert Iger''s number, dialed it, and after the call was connected, he said with an unusually hearty smile: "Bob, it''s me, Frank. When will you return to Los Angeles? I invite you to play golf..."


    Hanging up the phone, Frank Gusta realized that Lionsgate could hardly catch up with Relativity Entertainment.


    The business handover between DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment has begun. Although it is troublesome to check and assess assets, sort out distribution channels, and appease the original staff, Spielberg seems to be twenty years younger and full of energy every day. The kind of backache and leg cramps.


    Artisan Pictures was originally a normal operating company. Spielberg is confident that it will initially digest artisans'' resources within six months, and DreamWorks will be able to publish films in most of the global film markets.


    Most importantly, DreamWorks has the confidence to face Paramount Pictures.


    Spielberg quickly communicated with the South Korean side, and the global issuance business was about to be established, which also pacified South Korean shareholders.


    Then, Shirley Lansing came to the door.

 Chapter 573： give up

    Along a long corridor, Shirley Lansing walked towards the conference room with several negotiators from the publishing department, and saw a lot of DreamWorks staff on the way. These people passed by in a hurry and seemed very busy.


    Shirley Lansing always felt that something was wrong. The South Korean side replied yesterday and cancelled the meeting a few days later.


    So, she came here today to participate in the release negotiations of "World War", wanting to see what happened to Spielberg and DreamWorks.


    But at the beginning of the negotiations, Spielberg directly released an amazing news.


    "This negotiation is no longer necessary."


    Faced with Paramount Pictures staff including Shirley Lansing, Spielberg changed his appearance and declared directly: "The DreamWorks Board of Directors has made a decision that "World War" will not be handed over to Paramount. Film release."


    Being forced by Paramount Pictures, even Shirley Lansing is almost riding on her head, no matter how good her temper is, she will get angry.


    Shirley Lansing almost couldn''t help standing up, but after all she sat on her chair and looked at Spielberg and asked: "Steven, what do you mean? Don''t forget, you promised ..."


    Spielberg raised his hand to interrupt Shirley Lansing''s words, his attitude was unprecedentedly tough: "Yes, I promised, but since last year I talked about it now, why there has been no result? Shirley, you are more than me. It is clear that DreamWorks cannot accept Paramount Pictures¡¯ conditions."


    Without waiting for Shirley Lansing to speak, Spielberg added: "Cooperation must be based on mutual respect. Paramount Pictures has ever respected DreamWorks."


    Shirley Lansing didn''t look good, and said, "Steven, you have been in contact with other companies. Does anyone have better conditions than Paramount Pictures?"


    Small and medium-sized companies have limited issuance capabilities, and the Big Six and their subsidiaries have a tacit understanding.


    Spielberg knew this too, pushed down the round glasses, and said: "DreamWorks does not need anyone. DreamWorks does the distribution of the film itself."


    "DreamWorks does its own distribution?" Shirley Lansing didn''t believe it, then frowned: "Do you have the ability to distribute?"


    Spielberg didn''t answer at all. He raised his hand and glanced at his watch, and said, "The release negotiations between DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures have ended. I have other jobs. Shirley, that''s it."


    This is DreamWorks, and Shirley Lansing can only watch Spielberg leave.


    "Ms. Lansing?" the assistant next to him asked.


    Shirley Lansing stood up slowly: "Let''s go."


    She went out of the conference room first, and the others hurriedly followed up. No one expected that the outcome would be discussed in the end.


    Getting in the car, Shirley Lansing asked: "DreamWorks wants to do its own distribution, but they can barely do it in North America, but can they do it overseas?"


    The assistant said softly: "There must be something we don''t understand."


    Shirley Lansing took out her cell phone and made calls one after another. She put down her cell phone and waited patiently until the car drove out of the DreamWorks Park.


    Back at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Shirley Lansing received a call.


    As the head of Paramount Pictures, you may have overlooked certain things before, and once you pay attention to it, it is not difficult to find out.


    The assistant was an old man who had followed Shirley Lansing for many years. He saw Shirley Lansing put down her phone and asked, "What happened?"


    Shirley Lansing looked a little ugly, and whispered: "After Ronan Anderson¡¯s Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Pictures, it transferred all other businesses after the film library and script library to DreamWorks, including art. The global distribution channel of Artisan Pictures!"


    The assistant was surprised: "How could this happen? Ronan Anderson and Spielberg have never been in harmony."


    Shirley Lansing didn''t speak any more, thinking and entering the office, at the same time letting the assistant in.


    Sitting in a chair and thinking for a while, Shirley Lansing gradually figured it out, and said: "Ronan Anderson and Spielberg are not in harmony, but they are not enemies. It is my carelessness. DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment have mutual benefit."


    I don¡¯t understand that the two companies don¡¯t have any cooperation projects. Where do we talk about common interests? If Ronan Anderson and DreamWorks Animation Studio have common interests, he believes that, but DreamWorks...


    Shirley Lansing thinks more clearly, why is Relativity Entertainment willing to sell the business of Artisan Pictures to DreamWorks? Probably because of Paramount Pictures.


    "Common enemies can also bring common benefits." Shirley Lansing said coldly: "Ronan Anderson is targeting Paramount Pictures."


    Hearing this, the assistant suddenly realized that in Paramount Pictures'' plan, these two companies are both on the list.


    And not only staying on the plan, many measures are being implemented.


    Shirley Lansing sighed slightly: "Originally, we are already very clear about DreamWorks'' situation. At most two years, DreamWorks will switch to Paramount Pictures, and Ronan Anderson will sell the artisan film to DreamWorks. , The situation went into chaos in an instant. Almost all of the plans and advantages we have made for DreamWorks will be invalidated."


    The assistant also wanted to understand, wiped his sweat, Ronan Anderson did too hard, this blow is hitting the most critical place.


    Once DreamWorks has a relatively complete distribution channel, it will not be as easy as it is now if it wants to get stuck.


    Why is Relativity Entertainment a headache? It¡¯s not that the Big Six companies have no intention of relativistic entertainment, but that when Relativity Entertainment really attracted the attention of the Big Six companies, it has already established a very complete industrial chain. With the concentration of equity, it¡¯s okay to hit the edge, but it¡¯s a bit of a bite. No opportunity found.


    Shirley Lansing considered it for a long time and said, "The difficulty of DreamWorks has increased. Don''t worry about Relativity Entertainment. Use all your power on DreamWorks."


    The assistant said quickly: "Okay."


    Shirley Lansing added: "Our goal is still to eat DreamWorks. As for Relativity Entertainment, let the parent company Viacom handle it."


    The assistant was surprised. Did these words raise the relativity entertainment? Relativity entertainment is on par with Viacom?


    Shirley Lansing is determined to focus only on DreamWorks for the time being. Only what is eaten is delicious. If you can''t eat it, it may hurt your mouth.


    In Relativity Entertainment, Ronan just got a phone call from George Clint. He made contact with the property owner of the Death Star Building. The property owner did not intend to refuse the sale. The two parties have already started talking.


    If nothing else, we can talk about it this month.


    After getting the film library of Artisan Pictures, it is natural to hand it over to Embassy Pictures to distribute and operate on the whole platform. Ronan does not need to worry too much about this aspect, and mainly focuses on Artisan Pictures'' script library.


    A total of thousands of scripts and nearly 7,000 film copyrights, all of which are logged into the management database of Relativity Entertainment, are also conducive to checking at any time.


    Ronan first checked the detailed list of film copyrights. For those well-known films that he knew before, it is impossible to start a sequel or remake in the short term, so he can only put it aside for now.


    The copyright of "First Blood" is in hand. It is not that Ronan has not considered shooting "First Blood 4", but he shouldn''t be anxious. At the very least, he must have a suitable script.


    Traditional action movies have declined. This is an indisputable fact. Even if "First Blood 4" is launched, controlling the scale of investment is inevitable.


    From this, Ronan also thought of a group of veteran action stars selling "The Expendables". This series does not have much online market, and its profit depends entirely on offline operations.


    Those veteran celebrities paid a lot of money, and apart from the prosperous beauty, other people had no friendship with Ronan.


    Besides, this is a typical commercial film, and it is not the kind of "Infernal Walker" that is clearly aimed at the Oscars, and there is no reason for stars to appear in friendly prices.


    "First Blood 4" and "The Expendables" are included in Ronan''s future list. The specific situation depends on the future market to determine.


    "Terminator", Artisan Pictures only has the copyright of the first part, so don''t think about the sequel.


    Shooting a sequel to "Instinct"? Nowadays, the scale of R-rated films is getting bigger and bigger, and there are too many stars who dare to escape and miss, even if the sequel is filmed, there is not much to watch.


    "Total Memories" has been remake, but unfortunately the director didn''t find it well. The director is the dazzling wife Madron Wiseman who directed the "Underworld" series. Not only did he find Kate Beckin who had almost no box office appeal Purcell acted as the heroine, and also invited Colin Farrell, who is always on the street in any movie, to play the leading role.


    Can there be any reason for such a movie if it doesn''t hit the street?


    If you want to make a remake, it depends on the future.


    There is also the Punisher, the copyright of this Marvel comics superhero lies in the copyright library of Artisan Pictures.


    Then there is "Alice in Wonderland". The film made by Artisan Pictures in 1999 can only be said to be ordinary, but Ronan is going to write an outline of the script himself and transfer it to Shahai Entertainment to write it, and then note the copyright.


    This film alone may fail, and we must keep up with the situation.


    James Cameron is still on the sea, Ronan has been following him, since the last time I met, UU reading www.uukanshu. com also maintains a certain degree of contact, see if it can be mixed in the future.


    When working with "Titanic" that year, James Cameron and Twentieth Century Fox were very unhappy because of the budget. The Fox executives complained in front of the media that James Cameron requested an additional budget and forced them to almost jump off the building.


    Even Fox in the twentieth century almost changed director.


    Later, the film sold at the box office and the relationship between the two parties was restored, but the investment style of the 20th century Fox may have left a deep impression on James Cameron.


    Let the king of the world who spend money like water enjoy a certain amount of budgetary freedom, which is probably somewhat attractive.


    In addition to these previously known movies, Ronan also found other movies he has seen in the film library. Artisan Pictures previously bought the North American copyright and remake of the Hong Kong-produced horror film "Damn".


    Relativity Entertainment can remake the English version of "Damn".


    Afterwards, Ronan read the script library in detail and also gained something.

 Chapter 574： 2 scripts

    There are thousands of script copyrights in the script library of Artisan Pictures, and Ronan is really familiar with only two. After reading the brief outline in the script database, he selected these two scripts.


    One of them is a horror movie and the other is a killer action movie.


    The former is a typical American youth horror film, which belongs to the broad category of horror films.


    Ronan went through the script very carefully and determined that this was a horror movie he had seen.


    The script is a typical Hollywood model.


    Two American college students traveled to Europe, met a European peer, and heard about a magical place-a paradise-like hotel in Slovakia, where there are many beautiful and gentle girls who are passionate and enthusiastic. The heart-wrenching three immediately got on the train to Slovakia and soon found the hotel like a fairyland: the lobby was full of beautiful girls; the reception lady was pure and pleasant.


    However, this is the beginning of a nightmare. In this seemingly remote and secluded town, crimes that no one knows are happening.


    The two Americans soon discovered that they were slowly falling into a dangerous situation of rapid growth.


    Invisibly, a certain ominous feeling slowly hit the two people, sex, blood and even killing, all kinds of dark and evil tentacles quickly stretched out to the two young people.


    This hotel is an underground slaughterhouse, dedicated to seduce the 2B young people who are on the brain, for the perverted big money to gouge their heads for fun.


    The name of the script is very simple, it''s called "Hostel". After Ronan read it, he determined that this is the "Human Skin Inn" that he had read.


    This is not a backlog of scripts, but a work that Artisan Pictures just bought the copyright last year. The writer is named Eli Ross. Ronan has heard of this name in the circle. The other party is not an unknown person. I guess Artisan Pictures After winning the script, I also had the idea of ??making a movie.


    Eli Ross is not just a screenwriter, but a typical horror film director. In 2002, "Bone No Existence" won the North American box office for more than US$20 million for 1.5 million US dollars. It seems to have won a Saturn Award. .


    Artisan Pictures'' purchase of this script is inevitable with the success of Eli Roth''s previous work.


    Although I don''t remember the box office or market response of "Human Skin Inn", Ronan thinks this script can work.


    First of all, the script writer is a director with the same type of successful experience.


    Secondly, this project is in line with the successful model of American youth horror films.


    The cost does not need to be too high. It is estimated that three or four million dollars is enough. It is easy to recover the cost, which is one of the reasons why youth horror films are often shot.


    This kind of movie does not require too many special effects, no big scenes, and often only needs a camera, a few actors who are good at running, a few murder weapons, a few masks, a few broken houses, and a remote venue. The basic conditions for shooting.


    There must be 2B brain-disabled American youth in the film. College students or high school students are the best choice. Since it is a "youth horror film", the protagonist must be youthful. Youth represents vitality, but in this type of film Middle is also synonymous with brain damage.


    The location of the story must be a remote place. The place where the horror story takes place, in the words of the other side of the Pacific, is "the poor mountains and the evil waters out of the people", such as abandoned towns, remote roads, barren woods and so on.


    The villain''s murderer must be perverted, no matter what the reason is, the more perverted the audience is, the more they like it, and it is easy to kill, even if he is beaten half to death, he still stands up to kill.


    It¡¯s very important and the key to success. For example, in the most dangerous and terrifying places, normal people will feel that it¡¯s safest to stay together in groups, but not in movies. The protagonists often Will act separately, which gives the murderer a chance to break, so as to achieve the effect of the brain-dead plot perfectly matching the brain-dead protagonist.


    There are also large-scale scenes. The protagonists of youth horror films are open-minded young people, and it is normal to get together at every turn, but there are also rules in this respect. All the characters who have large-scale nonsense in the film will basically die.


    In this regard, youth horror films have a rule called "Left Love Must Die".


    Then there is the ending, this kind of film will leave some suspense at the end to prepare for the sequel.


    There is no doubt that Ronan determined that the script of "Human Skin Inn" is fully in line with the unique selling point of youth horror films.


    In addition, this film can also contribute to the announcement.


    Whether he once lived on the other side of the Pacific, or in Hollywood in the past two years, Ronan has heard many rumors of killings in Eastern Europe.


    After the drastic changes in Eastern Europe, the social economy was once on the verge of collapse and the society became chaotic. As a result, many underground industries were born. It is said that some underground killing movies in Eastern Europe are not as simple as ordinary shooting.


    Ronan couldn''t tell whether it was true or false. After all, he had never been to that place in Eastern Europe in two lifetimes.


    He had heard another rumor that somewhere in Southeast Asia, there was a transaction that made money by killing people. As long as you paid $10,000, you could get a gun full of bullets and a person who was voluntarily killed by you, because of those The victims sacrificed themselves in order to free their families from hunger. The website is said to have whitewashed this tragic killing as an act of charity.


    Rumors of killings in Eastern Europe have been circulated in the society. When the film is shot, these can also be used as gimmicks.


    For example, the film is adapted from real events.


    The more truthful you make, the more selling points you have.


    Ronan forwarded the script to George Clint and asked him to contact Eli Roth to start shooting within the year. If it goes well, at least a trilogy should be filmed.


    This type of horror film is a typical short, flat and fast project, and the operation cycle is mostly within 15 months.


    Even from planning to filming to release, there are many that can be done in half a year.


    Horror movies are the starting type of Shahai Entertainment. With rich experience in shooting and production, Ronan is very at ease about filming and production.


    Therefore, he carefully examined the second impressive script.


    This is a killer type of action movie script. Strictly speaking, it can be classified as a special agent action movie.


    The script tells the story of a killer couple.


    The married life of John Smith and his wife Jenny Smith is easy but flat, but they each have a big secret: Mr. and Mrs. Smith actually have high salaries and are killers with special skills, but they are each other''s enemies. Spy killer organization work.


    After the couple experienced a series of accidents, they suddenly realized that they had been targeted as assassination targets, and the killers responsible for the assassination turned out to be each other.


    Ronan is very sure that this film is "The Smiths".


    The reason I remember so clearly is not because of how classic the film is, but because of the gossip incidents of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie that have appeared around this film.


    There were rumors at that time that Brad Pitt was caught in bed by Jennifer Aniston when he was fooling around with Angelina Jolie.


    The various gossip scandals produced during this period are enough to make a movie.


    Ronan has always felt that the gossip incident of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie played an important role in the box office sales of this film.


    Of course, the film itself is more interesting, the killer couple¡¯s goal is to set each other, it can be said to be full of highlights.


    This also determines that it is best for the film to be played by a charming star, because the role of this film is completely above the plot.


    Ronan has never been in contact with Brad Pitt, but he is familiar with Angelina Jolie. The two have been working out with the same fitness trainer in the past few years. Although the contact has been much less in the past year or so, But occasionally, I can still chat enthusiastically for a while.


    If this script is made for a movie, of course, the leading actors and actresses are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.


    However, some parts of the script need to be revised.


    Ronan also forwarded it to Shahai Entertainment and asked Shahai Entertainment to contact the original author Simon Kimberg.


    I just don¡¯t know if Simon Kimberg remembers the script.


    The copyright of the script of "Smiths" was transferred to Artisan Pictures for more than a year, but it took a long time to write it out. This is the work of Simon-Kimberg when he graduated from University. It was previously in multiple film companies. Circulated from time to time, never made it into a movie, Artisan Pictures bought out the script copyright for US$17,500 in 2002.


    Similarly, Artisan Pictures did not plan to shoot a movie. At the beginning of this year, Pinnacle Entertainment requested the script. Artisan Pictures originally planned to resell it to Pinnacle Entertainment. However, as soon as the two parties had initial contact, Artisan Pictures fell into an acquisition. In the turmoil, Summit Entertainment ultimately failed to buy it, and the script copyright went to Ronan''s side.


    If it weren''t for Relativity Entertainment to intervene, this script would definitely be sold by Artisan Pictures to Summit Entertainment.


    It¡¯s normal for scripts like this kind of big-selling movie that no one pays attention to but keeps circulating among companies.


    The selling point of this film itself is not how good the plot and creativity of the script are.


    There are also notes on the script. Over the years when "Smiths" has been circulating everywhere, the company''s screenwriters occasionally make some changes. By the time of Relativity Entertainment, the cumulative number of changes has been close to fifty.


    As for the opinions of the original screenwriter Simon Kimberg, no one paid attention at all.


    Ronan also made a certain idea. Maybe Paul Greengrass can direct this work? The style does not seem appropriate, this film is full of romance, and Paul Greengrass'' realistic style seems to be a bit unsuitable.


    In some respects, the style of "Smiths" was somewhat similar to "Infernal Affairs".


    Ronan first asked Shahai Entertainment to communicate with Simon Kimberg, and talk about it later.


    After dealing with these two impressive scripts, Ronan temporarily put aside his work in this area, and Lindsay Bill returned from New York.

 Chapter 575： gossip Girl

    "Welcome back." Ronan shook hands with Lindsay Bill and said, "Thank you."


    Lindsay Bill smiled delicately and said half jokingly: "It''s not hard, I''m traveling in New York at public expense."


    Ronan asked someone to bring coffee and turned to the topic: "How is the script written?"


    Lindsay Bill opened the script, took out two documents, and put the neatly bound one in front of Ronan: "This is the script of "The Devil Wearing Prada". After I learned the fashion circle in detail, I finally finished it. ."


    Ronan picked it up, flipped through it briefly, and said, "When you turn around, you hand over the script to Shahai Entertainment, and I will notify them to start preparing for the filming within the year."


    Lindsay Bill nodded slightly: "Okay." She asked again: "Do you remember Lydia?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "That Miss Hirst."


    "Yes." Lindsay Bill said: "She is very accomplished in fashion and has given me a lot of help. Before coming back this time, Lydia asked me if she was invited to serve as a special consultant for the film. ?"


    Ronan remembered this: "When the crew is set up, you tell her to come... Oh, yes, Lindsay, you are not just a screenwriter for this project, you are an executive producer."


    Ronan mentioned this before, and Lindsay Bill was not surprised, saying: "As long as it doesn''t conflict with my screenwriting work, I have no problem."


    Ronan added: ¡°In the future, Shahai Entertainment will have multiple female-themed projects. Women understand the needs of women best. On my side, Shahai Entertainment, and Hollywood as a whole lack sufficient female producers. Lindsay, you can Consider moving in this direction."


    Lindsay Bill has been in Hollywood for a few years. She knows one thing very well. She has a very low status as a pure screenwriter. She immediately said: "I will work hard."


    Ronan returned to the project itself: "The original book has been on the "New York Times" bestseller list, has already gained a certain reputation, and the basis for film adaptation is available."


    Lindsay Bill is about to be the executive producer of the project, so naturally he has more concern and asked: "Ronan, how do you think about the choice of the two protagonists?"


    Ronan said again: "The heroine is planned to be played by Anne Hathaway. I told you about this before. The supporting actress is initially set for Meryl Streep, but I will talk about it after contacting the other party."


    Lindsay Bill also considered: "Meryl Streep hasn''t played a female villain in a long time."


    Ronan said: "This character is not a villain either."


    Lindsay Bill has put herself into the work: "Can I participate in the formation of the crew and the negotiation with the actors?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t take this matter to heart and said, "This is your right."


    After talking about "The Devil Wearing Prada", Lindsay Bill handed another stack of documents to Ronan and said: "Do you remember Lydia saying that her school life is richer than that of "Mean Girl"? According to her I described the life of the Upper East District Noble School and the materials provided, I simply compiled a material outline."


    Ronan took the next look, and it seemed that the content was mainly about the life of a group of wealthy children in the Upper East Side of New York at school. It was roughly the drunkenness and raging battles of young boys and girls, and it seemed to have a taste of "Little Times".


    Of course, Lindsay Bill put together the material, not the script.


    Among the materials, high school students drinking, making friends and fighting each other are as common as drinking water and eating.


    After going through the material roughly, Ronan could only sigh secretly. If Lydia Hirst''s description is true, the school life of these rich children should not be described as brilliant? Let¡¯s talk about Lydia Hirst. She herself described that she had officially dated three boyfriends when she was in the eleventh grade, and also had a relationship with her sister Amanda Hirst¡¯s boyfriend...


    Look at these, and then think about my high school career, it is more than hard to describe.


    At that time, as a high school student at the turn of the century, I walked a little closer to the girls. Once the teacher found out, it was a big deal. It was just a general option to go to the office to chat and talk.


    Students who are expelled because of their puppy love every year.


    Having said that, no matter how big and ugly the school uniform is, it can''t conceal the tumult of some people.


    The school back then was also well-intentioned.


    Putting down the material files, Ronan thought of an American drama from these, which seems to be starring Blake Lively. He hasn''t read it specifically, but occasionally browses related introductions.


    The former Blake Lively was a typical Hollywood traffic star. Ronan knew her "Queen S" nickname, which seemed to be derived from that show.


    If I remember correctly, it should be called "Gossip Girl".


    By the way, I remember that the production company on the other side of the Pacific bought the copyright and adaptation copyright of "Gossip Girl" and prepared to shoot the oriental version of "Gossip Girl."


    If it were to be remade, many things would have to be overthrown and re-started. As a youth campus drama, it would be a mess, and the relationship between men and women would be messed up. If Dongfang shoots high school students like this, 100% will hit the street.


    The cultural and social environment are completely different.


    It seems that "Little Times" has the shadow of "Gossip Girl".


    Ronan had limited knowledge of "Gossip Girl", so he simply asked, "Linsey, what do you think about this."


    Lindsay Bill is also a relatively experienced screenwriter, and said: "I think these are very worthy of adaptation. Ordinary people have always envied the lives of the rich and curious about the school life of their children, so they have a certain audience base. "


    Ronan asked, "Movies?"


    "The movie is too short." Lindsay Bill pointed to the text and said: "These are just part of Lydia''s narration. She promised me that as long as I can use it, I can use her sister Amanda Hirst and Other friends collect more relevant materials, I think it might be better to shoot TV series."


    She glanced at Ronan and asked, "Have you seen "City"?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I haven''t seen it, but I know a little bit about it."


    Lindsay Bill added: "If we can, can we make it a youth version of "City"?"


    Ronan considered it for a moment and said, "Let''s do it, Lindsay. You first get a script and write a plot of two or three episodes, and then we will discuss with the production department of Shahai Entertainment."


    "Yes." Lindsay Bill is very confident: "Such female themes have a large audience on the small screen. If we operate properly, it may become the vane of American youth fashion trends."


    Ronan said directly: "The preliminary work of this project is up to you, and you can form a team for preliminary planning."


    In any case, there should be a certain market for TV dramas about the lives of the rich in the Upper East Side.


    The Upper East Side of New York is the living circle of urban elites. It occupies the center of the city. It is a place where famous wealthy people gather. It has always been the focus of attention.


    I remember someone said that if you love him, send him to New York, because there is heaven; if you hate him, send him to New York, because there is hell.


    New York has always been a favorite place for Hollywood movies and TV shows.


    After sending off Lindsay Bill, Ronan also considered this project to some extent, especially for the actors. At that time, youth must be linked to fashion, young and outstanding.


    Be sure to choose actors with good looks and statures, at least no people who are too ugly to bear.


    This drama, you can shout directly-the value of the face is justice!


    In the next few days, Ronan was dealing with work related to the film project. Tony Koch, who was far away in Germany, called. Last year, Ronan¡¯s investment in the "Eavesdropping Storm" has been filmed and will soon be transferred. In the post-production stage, Embassy Pictures is applying for the competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival for the film.


    This kind of stuffy film closely related to politics is the most suitable to participate in the Berlin Film Festival, and it must also be the route of awards. There are not many awards, and there are not many audiences.


    Expect mainstream audiences to be fascinated by this kind of film without awards, so forget it.


    "Eavesdropping Storm" will not only participate in the Berlin Film Festival, but will also be transferred to North America to participate in the Hollywood awards season selection. The ultimate goal is to hit the Oscar for the best foreign language film award.


    In addition, there will be films about Relativity Entertainment at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and Will Smith¡¯s main "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" will participate in the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival.


    The purpose of course is to promote the typical American dream. It is too low to win prizes at the French Film Festival.


    From February, the films released by Embassy Pictures will be released one after another. Including the sequels of some big-selling films, the number of films released by Embassy Pictures this year is more than ten. Just like last year, there will be movies released every month. , Two more will be released in individual months.


    The first film released by Embassy Pictures is "The Passion of the Jesus" directed by Mel Gibson. This special film is scheduled for the first time of the Oscars in North America. weekend.


    The schedule is not that good. The best schedule in February is Valentine''s Day, but "The Passion of the Christ" is painted during Valentine''s Day to find death.


    How many couples will watch this kind of film during Valentine''s Day? Should a couple borrow the film to wash their hearts...


    Regarding the controversy that this film may cause, Ronan is not very worried, because most of the film is adapted from the New Testament.


    Besides, there is the director and producer Mel Gibson.


    Mel Gibson is a person who is difficult to control and a touch. During the film promotion, reporters once questioned his purpose of filming the film. Mel Gibson directly claimed that he would donate $100 million from the film¡¯s box office to traditional Catholic Movement Organization.


    Embassy Pictures did not interfere. If Mel Gibson is willing to donate the producer¡¯s box office share, whatever they want.

 Chapter 576： Violent heat

    From the pre-screening promotion of "The Passion of the Christ", Mel Gibson became the focus of the most attention of the whole film. With the operation of the Embassy Pictures and the active efforts of Mel Gibson himself, almost all media shots All aimed at him.


    Following the exposure of the trailer, the scene of the **** flogging of **** also caused considerable controversy.


    In some ways, Mel Gibson is a very responsible director and star.


    Since the media¡¯s trailer came to light, various negative criticisms about "The Passion of the Christ" have emerged one after another, and it has also triggered protests from certain groups. However, Mel Gibson is indeed an Australian savage, as Ronan expected, not only to stand up and take responsibility. Various fire attacks, and several public counterattacks against media criticism during propaganda activities.


    Unlike Spielberg''s typical "good old man" director, Mel Gibson is definitely a personality director with a point.


    "If you don''t like this kind of cruelty, don''t watch it after the movie is released. If you go but feel unbearable, then you can leave halfway."


    At a pre-screening press conference in Los Angeles, Mel Gibson continued to play his big mouth, and he didn''t mind causing greater controversy.


    "Jesus was flogged because of human injustice, he was wounded because of the crimes we committed, and he suffered harm for us, so that we can be forgiven."


    "My film is about faith, hope, love, and forgiveness. It''s about the sacrifice **** made for us. It''s not about who killed **** or who should be responsible for Jesus'' death. "


    Working with people like Mel Gibson can sometimes be very annoying, because no one knows what amazing remarks will come out of Mel Gibson''s big mouth.


    Think about the "Brave Heart" that year. Some of the remarks made by Mel Gibson about England and Scotland during the screening caused an uproar in the entire Kingdom of Great Britain.


    And this person also has his own calculations under the crude side.


    Having said that, choosing William Wallace as the protagonist, who is regarded as a scottish traitor by historians, Mel Gibson, as a veteran who has worked hard in Hollywood for more than a decade, it is impossible to expect controversy, but Not only did he not evade the controversy, he also stirred up controversy further, and even under the pressure of the British media, he raised "Brave Heart" to the height of "Hollywood Filming Freedom"...


    The results of it? Despite the huge controversy and even the uproar, Mel Gibson had the last laugh in business and awards.


    Ronan analyzed from his own perspective and felt that "The Passion of the Christ" was a replica of the successful model of "Brave Heart".


    Therefore, when working with Mel Gibson, you never have to worry about the lack of publicity topics. This guy can easily attract the attention of many media. Moreover, when he is not drinking, his head is relatively clear, and he will not show those who see the light. The idea that it might be finished in Hollywood.


    Of course, Mel Gibson, who is drunk, is definitely a killer.


    Like the film companies that have worked with Mel Gibson, Relativity Entertainment has nothing to do with Mel Gibson, except for purely film business dealings.


    After all, no one can guarantee when Mel Gibson will get drunk and what that mouth will say when he is drunk.


    "The Passion of the Christ" is an unusual movie, and its promotion and marketing are also different from previous movies. Normal movies are kept secret to avoid spoilers, but the general plot of this movie is basically not available to these western audiences. If you don''t understand, there is no question of spoiler.


    Embassy Pictures continues to expose new trailers, and more controversial scenes appeared before the audience before the film was released.


    Propaganda is also promoted in two ways. On the one hand, it is normal hard and soft propaganda.


    "Mel Gibson''s stunning work "The Passion of the Christ"!"


    Ads like this are normal operations,


    On the other hand, Embassy Pictures continued to arouse controversy in the style of Mel Gibson.


    The film had its early screenings in New York and Los Angeles two weeks in advance. When the preview audience left the theater, it could be said that there was constant debate.


    Some people criticized the scenes in "The Passion of the Christ" for being too violent. Some people thought the film was racist, but some people felt very moved by watching the film.


    When the scene of **** being scourged appeared, there were constant sobbing noises from the crowd, and many people were very angry during the crucifixion of Jesus.


    When **** was born again at the end of the movie, someone shouted "Hallelujah" and bursts of applause broke out from the crowd.


    Just after the trial screening, Ronan''s expectation was that the North American media launched an almost crazy "siege" on "The Passion of the Christ".


    The ¡°Los Angeles Times¡± rarely warned that the film would ¡°provoke the audience¡± with front-page comments, while the ¡°New York Times¡± news called it a violent movie and described it as ¡°strange, barbaric, narcissistic¡± and other words. "The Passion".


    A well-known professional film critic Jamie Borner described the film as "disgusting" and "cruel".


    Mel Gibson was never the kind of person who was scolded and pretended to be an ostrich. As one of Hollywood''s most famous savage villains and big mouths, he certainly wouldn''t let anyone abuse his films.


    Even if Embassy Pictures remained silent, Mel Gibson himself couldn''t help but jump out and confront the media.


    Mel Gibson expressed his resentment towards Jamie Borner on his Netflix share: "I want to kill him, pick out his intestines, and kill his dog."


    When the reporter interviewed, he did not hesitate to say: "When someone hits the eye, your natural reaction is to immediately fight back, an eye for an eye."


    Because Mel Gibson never responded in a low-key manner, the controversy triggered by "The Passion of the Christ" has further expanded.


    If the most controversial pop music scene since the New Year is the "exposure" of Jeanne Jackson and Justin Timberlake in the Super Bowl, then in the movie market, Mel Gibson has attracted much attention during this period Directed this "The Passion of the Christ".


    This film not only caused protests from Jewish people, but also caused protests from countless Christians because of religious issues.


    Mel Gibson can be said to be a typical unpleasant one.


    However, in contrast to the protest, the market response of the film has revealed a hot trend.


    One week before the North American premiere of "The Passion of the Christ", the pre-sale for the first weekend in North America sold for 12 million US dollars, which also gave the publisher Embassy Pictures more confidence.


    As the Embassy Pictures increased its driving force behind the scenes, the debate became louder.


    Although the film has not yet been released, it has gradually aroused discussion in the entire American society. Many people said that the film is a blasphemy against religion.


    With such a big hat down, Mel Gibson was also a little timid, and quickly publicly stated that he did not disrespect anyone with faith.


    The controversy triggered by "The Passion of the Christ" was even noticed by the Washington authorities.


    The topic of "The Passion of the Christ" is not limited to the field of entertainment news. It has instantly become the focus of everyone in the American society. Even the one in the White House said in an interview that he has been following this film and waiting for the film. I will take time to watch it after the show.


    For a time, even the limelight of the upcoming Oscars ceremony was completely covered by "The Passion of the Christ".


    Embassy Pictures has also been hiding in the dark, such as equipping the film crew including Mel Gibson with ultra-high-level security and demobilization.


    "There are always some crazy people in this world." An obscure deputy director of the Embassy''s film propaganda department declared: "We must do everything we can to protect Mel Gibson and actor Jim Caviezel from personal attacks."


    If you want a movie to sell, you must make the movie attract people''s attention.


    Embassy Pictures didn''t need to elaborate, because Mel Gibson''s big mouth and the sensitivity of the film''s subject matter made the eye-popping news time appear one after another.


    When Mel Gibson was promoting and promoting in London, the recent remarks and the controversy caused by "Brave Heart" that year, the British probably wanted the new hatred and the old to be settled together. A group of fanatics publicly declared that they would assassinate Mel Gibson. And the main creative team of the crew.


    Back in North America, at a publicity event in New York, a group of demonstrators chanted slogans and poured a bucket of blood on Mel Gibson on the streets of New York.


    "The Passion of the Christ" is about to explode before it is screened.


    Before the film was released, Mel Gibson and "The Passion of the Christ" appeared on the cover of "Time" together.


    "Will Mel Gibson''s future be ruined because of The Passion?"


    This is the title distributed with the cover.


    At the same time, as one of the largest entertainment newspapers in North America, "Entertainment Weekly" also used the controversy caused by "The Passion of the Christ" as the cover story It can be seen that "The Passion of the Christ" has not yet been released. What a shock it caused in North America.


    A number of authoritative forecasting agencies have issued forecasts, believing that the box office of "Passion of the Christ" in North America will be more than $50 million in the first weekend.


    Although industry insiders are optimistic that the film will have a good box office record, many people also think that this film might end Mel Gibson''s career.


    As the director and producer of the film, it is inevitable that Mel Gibson will be affected.


    But it is certainly false to say that the career is over.


    Hollywood filmmakers have always believed in not gods but only money, so as long as "Passion of the Christ" achieves good box office results, some filmmakers will continue to cooperate with Mel Gibson in the future.


    A week before the Oscars ceremony, "The Passion of the Christ" was officially released in North America. The premiere of Embassy Pictures was completely overwhelmed by protests.

 Chapter 577： Talented actors

    This is a hot premiere, but also a deserted premiere.


    The popularity is due to the presence of hundreds of media reporters and thousands of protesters outside the Emirates Rock Theater where the premiere was held.


    The reporters¡¯ cameras were mostly aimed at protesting groups.


    The messy protest scenes don''t keep up with the indispensable routine outside the annual Oscars.


    Deserted, referring to the red carpet.


    In addition to the main creators of "The Passion of the Christ", as well as Mel Gibson''s hard-core friends such as Sylvester Stallone, there are basically no guests on the red carpet.


    Although the film is very hot, anyone with a little bit of mind understands the possible risks of this film. It is not an iron like Stallone. Who wants to walk the red carpet to this muddy water?


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t invite his friends and long-term collaborators to attend the premiere.


    "The Passion of the Christ" has gained momentum.


    The film was bought out by the Embassy Pictures. In fact, many people came to the premiere for Ronan''s sake, but they didn''t go to the red carpet, but quietly entered the theater through the side door.


    "I didn''t expect you to come."


    In the VIP room, Ronan and Scarlett Johansson gave a light hug, and asked: "Have you been busy propagating recently?"


    Scarlett Johansson smiled heartily and said: "You helped me get the nomination for Best Supporting Actress, how can I fight for that little golden man."


    Ronan patted her arm lightly: "Good luck."


    As early as February, the Academy announced the 76th Oscar nominations. "Lost in Tokyo" won five nominations for Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Photography, Best Supporting Actress and Best Picture.


    The Oscars ceremony will be held in a week. Whether Scarlett Johansson can win the prize, all the work that should be done has been done, and now it only depends on luck.


    Scarlett Johansson was very confident: "I have always been lucky."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "My luck is also good."


    Both of them laughed tacitly.


    Speaking of which, the award-winning journey of "Lost in Tokyo" has not been smooth sailing. Bill Murray is quite opinionated that he did not get the best actor nomination. He once publicly complained about the producer, but he is also an old actor. The words spoken only dared to reach the level of Shahai Entertainment, without mentioning Ronan''s name.


    Relativity entertainment has limited resources for awarding prizes. Even if it is from the perspective of cost and risk control, it will not invest too much money. If resources are more dispersed, it may cause an accident in a target award.


    After chatting about the Oscars, Scarlett Johansson turned to ask: "Is the schedule for "Dawn of the Living Dead" confirmed?"


    This is her first commercial film to truly act as a heroine, and it is directly related to the future of money.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "It may be September or October. It will definitely be released within this year and will not be delayed until next year."


    Scarlett Johansson said: "I hope the film will sell out, and my pay will go up a lot."


    Ronan asked: "Are you short of money?"


    Scarlett Johansson shrugged: "For this best supporting actress, I owed a large loan to the bank. It is not easy to be a female star, and I cannot make ends meet."


    "Be calm." Ronan smiled: "It will get better soon."


    Natasha Normanoff in which Marvel movie is more appropriate? Do you follow the old goblin settings in the comics, or just like the old movies?


    Ronan said again: "Scarlett, you go to contact Connie, I remember she has an investment in a styling studio, next week is the Oscars ceremony, let her prepare for you."


    Scarlett Johansson understood that Ronan was going to pay for the styling expenses of her Oscars, and said, "I won''t be polite to you."


    Before that, she planned to borrow another hundred thousand dollars from the bank.


    Ronan saw a familiar figure approaching. The other party obviously knew him. Before coming to the front, he took the initiative to stretch out his hand, and said in an annoying voice, "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    "Good evening, Mr. Stallone." Ronan shook hands with Sylvester Stallone and said, "You are welcome to the premiere."


    Stallone''s voice is very special, a bit of a whirring feeling, the words are not very clear, but it is very special, and people will not consciously think of Rambo.


    After a brief chat, from the face of it, Stallone¡¯s appearance is particularly in line with the image advertised by several generations of old Americans, with few words, melancholy eyes, cold expression, strong body, calm mind, unbeatable, tenacious and unyielding, and brave for goals. Going forward, these tall and mighty classic images meet the tastes of American appreciation.


    It''s not unreasonable that Rambo and Rocky are so popular.


    Stallone came to attend the premiere today, not only to cheer for his **** friend Mel Gibson, but also for other purposes.


    In the former aspect, he was originally a typical conservative rightist in Hollywood and was not afraid of the so-called gossip.


    The latter aspect is directly related to the career in the following years.


    "I heard that Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Films?" Stallone got to the point: "Ronan, did the copyright of "First Blood" also come to Relativity Entertainment?"


    Ronan glanced at Stallone, guessing in his heart, but not slow, and said, "Yes, all the copyrights of the "First Blood" trilogy are now owned by Relativity Entertainment."


    Stallone is a straight-tempered man who doesn''t like roundabouts and asks directly: "Have you considered continuing to shoot the sequel of this series?"


    Ronan smiled: "If you are willing to take the fourth film, I have no problem here."


    Just as Stallone was about to take the conversation, Ronan put the ugly words on the front: "I personally like this series very much, but from the producer''s point of view, traditional action movies are already gone. If I were to make "First Blood 4", The scale of investment must be controlled, and the production cost will not exceed US$20 million."


    Hearing this, Stallone''s enthusiasm was wiped out most of the time, and he said: "Action movies are expensive projects."


    Ronan said: "If you are willing to return, I can squeeze out a budget of 20 million US dollars."


    With the appeal of the name Rambo, it should be able to recover the investment of 20 million US dollars, but no matter how much investment, plus the cost of publicity and distribution, the risk is too great.


    Stallone didn''t expect that his proposal would get such a reply, thought for a while, and said, "I think about it."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    It doesn''t matter whether there is such a project or not.


    Stallone originally had an idea about action movies, but seeing that Ronan didn''t pay attention to it at all, he even despised traditional action movies, so he didn''t say this at all.


    A good movie project should be reserved for those who can appreciate it.


    Ronan greeted several guests again and saw Mel Gibson approaching with a forty-year-old man.


    This man is not tall, wears a formal suit, walks crookedly, and always carries a sullenness, as if he is not going to be right.


    Ronan only glanced at him and recognized who this person was. After all, the impression he had left was too deep. Even if it was the first time he saw him outside the screen, he could instantly confirm his name.


    Mel Gibson greeted Ronan politely, pointed to this middle-aged man who always seemed to be a fool, and said, "Ronan, introduce him to a friend."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and the middle-aged man''s eyes were also looking at him.


    "This is Robert Downey Jr., the son of Robert Downey Sr., and a talented actor." Mel Gibson introduced both parties: "Downey, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson, owner of Relativity Entertainment Group. ."


    Robert Downey Jr. reacted a bit slowly, and he squeezed a little smile from the corner of his mouth, and shook hands with Ronan: "It is a great honor to know you, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook his hand gently: "Good evening."


    Mel Gibson saw Ronan''s reaction to his lack, and quickly said: "Downey is very talented in acting. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in the early 1990s."


    Robert Downey Jr. hasn''t completely told the most **** in others'' lives, and stood on the side to let Mel Gibson tout him.


    With Ronan''s current identity, of course, he doesn''t need to be rhetorical about Robert Downey Jr., but only a polite and indifferent response.


    Frankly speaking, Mel Gibson is very good friend. He brought Robert Downey Jr. to Ronan just to help him develop a network of relationships.


    Ronan secretly observed that Robert Downey Jr. is not the Tony Stark he used to be.


    At that time, Robert Downey Jr. was able to struggle out of the mud, thanks to the help of two people, one was his later producer''s wife, and the other was Mel Gibson.


    The three said a few words nonchalantly. Mel Gibson saw that Ronan was not interested in Robert Downey Jr., so he had to take him to other places and soon chatted with Stallone.


    Because of the Avengers Project, Ronan knows the situation of Robert Downey Jr. better than Mel Gibson.


    Because of drugs ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Robert Downey Jr. went to jail several times. The most recent was in 2001. He didn''t get out of prison until the end of 2002.


    Drugs can be said to be one of the greatest scourges in the world. How many talents and families have been destroyed, Robert Downey Jr. is just one of the many actors in Hollywood who have been destroyed by drugs.


    After being released from prison, no producer dared to easily use Robert Downey Jr., and Robert Downey Jr. took a few roles, which were also obtained under the guarantee of Mel Gibson.


    Even so, these jobs are not very good, such as "stand-in" for singer Elton John''s song "I Want Love".


    Once an Oscar prospective actor, now he wants to be a pop singer.


    This can also be said to be a model of not being immortal.


    But who would have thought that Robert Downey Jr. had extraordinary perseverance, achieved a counterattack and embarked on the pinnacle of life.


    Tony Stark, a mechanic who can fix things.

 Chapter 578： Changing situation

    Cultural barriers are real, even today with advanced information. For the audience in the East, when speaking of Jesus, many people may only have the impression of Leonardo da Vinci''s "The Last Supper".


    Da Vinci¡¯s famous painting "The Last Supper" let the world know how **** calmly faced this inevitable death before his ordeal. **** was in the light holding a wine glass and pancakes and talking to his followers; Judas in the dark was panic. He knew that his next hug would plunge the wise sage in front of him into a whirlpool of death...


    This film shows the torture and torture that **** suffered twelve hours before his crucifixion.


    The film is an artistic reproduction of a plot in the "Bible", but in fact Mel Gibson made it into an action film. The punishment scene in the film is shocking. Jesus'' face was beaten to blood and blood. After that, people can''t forget.


    Mel Gibson gave the film a Caravaggio-style Baroque style, highlighting a realistic photographic effect with strong color contrast.


    This makes the film look more violent and darker.


    Nearly half of the content was shot at night or in a closed room. The purpose of this is to better reflect the intense conflict between light and darkness.


    The clothing colors of the characters are mainly brown, black and light brown. While matching the overall tone of the scene, this color can also better interpret the characters'' heart and personality.


    Any religious film is easy to cause controversy, let alone a film directed by Mel Gibson.


    At that time, Martin Scorsese''s "The Last Temptation of Christ" can be said to have committed public anger and finally lost its blood.


    In order not to repeat the same mistakes, Ronan bought out the copyright of "The Passion of the Christ" after Embassy Pictures bought out the copyright, he deliberately found an authoritative person in the religious world to review the film, and made sure that it did not violate the doctrine and was faithful to the Bible before putting it into the theater. .


    Even so, it triggered a wave of protests.


    After watching the film, for people like Ronan, the impression left by the film is bloody.


    Mel Gibson said in the propaganda: "I just want to be as cruel as possible and exceed the limits of people''s patience. Only in this way can the audience truly realize how much **** sacrificed to redeem mankind and open the door of immortality to mankind."


    "The Passion of the Christ" was officially released, which made the already extremely hot controversy even more popular.


    Whether it is the **** cruelty shown on the screen of the film, or the ethnic and religious issues involved, it has triggered polarized disputes.


    Bloody and cruel.


    This is almost everyone''s first reaction after reading "The Passion of the Christ". It is a direct experience from the senses, and the results can be obtained without rational analysis, so it is the most true.


    After all, the film is more than 120 minutes long, of which about 100 minutes, **** was enduring the terrible punishment.


    Critics of the film said it was **** and thought the director Mel Gibson was maliciously provoking the audience, just to make the audience unbearable.


    However, the sensitivity of the film''s subject matter and the violence in the screen failed to prevent fans from paying for tickets into the cinema.


    The movie market is always so interesting, and the more controversial the movie, the more it attracts the audience.


    Good movies do not have a market as much as controversial movies, and it has become a common phenomenon.


    Thanks to the heat generated before the film was released, the number of theaters at the time of the opening increased to nearly 3,300. Many of the multi-screen theater chains sent letters to the Embassy Pictures, requesting three to four copies.


    In other words, prepare three or four theaters to show "The Passion of the Christ".


    The first weekend of this film was explosive, which has long been agreed in the industry.


    All the controversy and enthusiasm are only real and effective when they are transformed into the box office. Otherwise, there is no use, and the controversy can only stay on the controversy.


    After the first day of its release in North America, the good news spread to Ronan¡¯s office. "The Passion of the Christ" earned US$25.88 million in a single day in North America, easily surpassing the romantic comedy starring Adam **** and Drew Barrymore. The film "50 First Loves", firmly stood at the top of the box office chart of the day.


    And it also created a February opening record and a single-day box office record for the North American film market.


    Because of the previous controversy and enthusiasm, the outside world had some predictions about the box office of "Passion", but they did not expect such a big explosion.


    Although the film has caused great controversy, the number of supporters is not less than that of protesters. Major church organizations across the United States have publicly spoken about the film basically conforming to the records of the Bible.


    In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows who is standing behind the crowd or the media who really protested the film.


    They are indeed powerful, but in this place in North America, they can''t be the only one.


    Because those who oppose them are equally powerful.


    The reasons behind the controversy in the film are quite complicated, and some things cannot be explained clearly by applying the Bible.


    Besides, it is unclear whether Mel Gibson has other thoughts besides the film.


    Ronan once told the Embassy Pictures to only do publicity and distribution, not to participate in the dispute itself, and let the media and public opinion quarrel freely.


    The number of media supporting and praising "The Passion of the Christ" is no less than the number of media criticizing it.


    "Dallas News" published an article: "Despite the controversy of the film, the film is deeply and delicately shot, and it has great impact on audiences with or without religious beliefs."


    The Washington Post praised: "The Passion of the Christ is an ambition that focuses on art, and it is the best film work in the world since 2004."


    The famous film critic Roger Albert also praised the film: "There is no other film more heroic than the characters in "The Passion". At any time, the story of the crucifixion will be It''s the most adventurous movie: God incarnates humans, and humans kill God."


    A certain heavyweight church figure even directly accepted the media interview and praised Mel Gibson and The Passion: "The Passion is very historical. Christ did not condemn them for being betrayed by the Jews, because We believe that the sins of all mankind are the root cause of Christ¡¯s suffering, and we are all responsible. "The Passion of the Jesus" is a story about love."


    This is a diversified society, and no one can deny the influence of certain groups. However, it is impossible to manipulate the whole society when the same huge forces are on the opposite side.


    Even the person in power in the White House, after watching the film, briefly told the media his opinion: "The Passion of the Christ is the greatest heroic story, the greatest adventure story, and the greatest. Love story."


    In the entire North American social environment, Mel Gibson will not be made difficult, and there are even more people who support him than opponents.


    But in Hollywood, the situation is somewhat different.


    However, "The Passion of the Christ" is a big box office. Even if some groups quietly blacklist Mel Gibson, Mel Gibson will not lack investors and collaborators.


    Besides, whether it is Mel Gibson or The Passion of the Christ, they are far from touching certain bottom lines.


    As for the Jewish forces in Hollywood to block Mel Gibson, that''s a joke.


    In the context of the box office sales of "The Passion of the Christ", Mel Gibson represents huge interests.


    At the same time as the first day of the box office in North America, Walt Disney and Mel Gibson jointly issued a public statement. The two parties formally reached a cooperation agreement. Disney will become the producer of Mel Gibson''s new project "Apocalypse" directed and produced. The expected investment amount is as high as 40-50 million US dollars.


    The Big Six in Hollywood are heavily influenced by Jewish forces, but "The Passion of the Christ" is a big hit, and the collaboration between Disney and Mel Gibson is nothing at all.


    Ronan is absolutely sure that he has taken the right step in buying the copyright of The Passion. Even Mel Gibson himself has nothing to do with it for the time being, let alone embassy film as the publisher.


    After working hard in Hollywood for so many years, Ronan is very certain that certain particularly sensitive films will be affected far less by the distributor than the producer.


    For example, once and now "Blair the Witch", the real unlucky ones are the producers.


    There is also Lionsgate Films, which once released "Fahrenheit 911". The director Michael Moore later encountered various difficulties. Lionsgate not only took advantage of the super-sale of the documentary to develop rapidly, and was later known as the seventh in Hollywood. Big movie company.


    Disney''s collaboration with Mel Gibson on "Apocalypse" did not attract any protest, just like many ordinary film project investment cooperation in Hollywood circles.


    Later, there was related news. NBC TV announced that it would cooperate with Mel Gibson in a documentary called "The Big Question", but Mel Gibson is not the director, but the male lead.


    Thanks to the "Passion of the Christ", the popular Dongfeng Mel Gibson has made the limelight in Hollywood for a while, and can be regarded as the hottest star and director since 2004.


    It is said that after seeing the popularity of "The Passion of the Christ", the Oscar director group has begun to urgently revise the host¡¯s lines and the collusion of the guests, and strive to add some related content.


    Oscar does not have any pressure to do things like heat.


    "The New Yorker" praised Mel Gibson: an actor and a director are not uncommon in Hollywood, but there are only a handful of people who have achieved success, and they are the most stable on the road of "directing" and "acting". It''s Mel Gibson!


    Thanks to the polarized reports of controversy and public opinion, "The Passion of the Christ" became more and more popular. On Saturday, the box office rose by a bit, and it cut $34.2 million in a single day, breaking the single-day box office record of the North American film market in February.


    The hot box office brings huge influence.


    It is no exaggeration to say that how many people hate Mel Gibson nowadays, more people support Mel Gibson.

 Chapter 579： Broken tooth

    "The massive marketing, the investment of a large number of cover characters, the controversy caused by the film itself, and Mel Gibson''s personal charm all together made the film an extraordinary premiere this weekend."


    Sitting in the caf¨¦ of the Regent Hotel in Beverly Hills, Hoddle from the Derby Theater Company was full of chagrin. A seemingly inadvertent choice more than a month ago, he missed the "Passion of the Christ" Box office feast!


    Although I know that the success rate of films released by Embassy Pictures is terrifying, but who would have thought that even films with a theme like "The Passion of the Christ" would operate successfully.


    Hoddle touched his nose and regretted it for sure, but the matter was over and he could only find a way to make up.


    As for what the person putting pressure on him would think, it was out of consideration.


    In any case, I have already rejected the first weekend, and I have an explanation, and later screenings are nothing. Now it is the off-season of movies and the theaters are deserted. Even if you don¡¯t rely on box office profit, it¡¯s just selling products without traffic. Decoration, since "The Passion of the Christ" can attract a large audience, why bother with the income?


    Hoddle carefully looked at the newspaper in his hand, the entertainment headline was very eye-catching.


    "The Passion of the Jesus" crowned North America!"


    Considering the heat caused by the controversy, the box office champion seems to be the treatment this film deserves.


    Hoddle did not expect that "The Passion of the Christ" would be completely different from the results of Martin Scorsese''s movies of the same subject.


    At that time, the controversy brought about a big box office explosion, but now the controversy has led to a big box office explosion during the opening weekend.


    Why is this? Do different times lead to different results?


    The controversy turned out to be directly linked to the box office.


    "Despite protests by religious people, Mel Gibson''s new film "The Passion of the Christ" has not been affected at the box office. On the contrary, the overwhelming coverage of this film in the US media for several weeks is undoubtedly equivalent to free advertising for it. After the opening weekend screening ended, "Passion of the Christ" received US$86.21 million in North America, far aside the US$39.82 million of the second place, "50 First Loves", and topped the North American box office chart."


    Seeing the figure of US$86.21 million, Hoddle was speechless. This is not an ordinary box office sales, but a box office explosion!


    If you remember correctly, Embassy Pictures seems to have bought out all the copyrights of the film for US$40 million. The box office in North America alone was US$86.21 million in the first weekend. Can this deal be a good deal?


    Ronan Anderson''s vision is really good and amazing, but he was pressured by some people, thinking that it was nothing to abandon the film of this theme, and turned into a fool.


    In the first weekend, he gave up "The Passion of the Crusade". Hoddle felt that Debicci Cinemas had suffered a great loss. Fortunately, it was repaid. In the future, those people would want him to do things like abandoning Ronan Anderson''s favorite movies. , He sprayed them directly!


    If the movie that can bring a lot of people is not shown, shouldn''t you go to show your broken movies?


    Hoddle continued to read the newspaper.


    "The Passion of the Christ set the best single-day box office record, the best opening weekend box office record and the best weekend box office record of a single film in the North American film market in February. After major Hollywood companies refused to release "The Passion" , Embassy Pictures exclusively bought out this film, and the current box office results also prove the company¡¯s unique vision."


    In this traditional film off-season, the theater life is not easy, Hoddle knows this very well.


    The release of "The Passion of the Christ" undoubtedly injected a boost from Hollywood''s box office sales in February, which helped it sweep away the bleak and sluggish trend.


    Hoddle knew exactly what to do next. After putting down the newspaper, he drank the last bit of coffee, looked at the time, and rushed directly to the Embassy Pictures office in Burbank.


    One is a distribution company and the other is a theater company. Despite the unpleasant troubles on both sides, Thomas took the time to meet with Hoddle.


    Embassy Film is also a business, and profitability is the most important thing.


    "Congratulations on your company''s "Passion of the Christ" is a big sales." Hoddle, as if nothing had happened, sent his congratulations: "Mr. Thomas, the precision and unique operation of the Embassy Pictures selection is admirable. "


    Thomas said lightly, "Thank you."


    Hoddle filled his face with a smile: "The film is selling well at the box office. The next step is to expand the scale of screenings?"


    Thomas certainly knew why Hoddle appeared in Embassy Pictures, and said directly: "Related work is already being done."


    Hearing that the other party did not mention the topic of joining the expanded screening at Debicci Cinemas, Hoddle had to take the initiative to say: "Debicci and Embassy Pictures have been partners for many years. We have been very happy to cooperate in the past few years. More than a hundred theaters have also been added to the list of expanded screenings of "The Passion of the Christ"?"


    "You can consider it." Thomas said very seriously: "But it will take a while. After all, you rejected "The Passion of the Christ" last time, so we didn''t prepare a copy of it."


    These are all reasons and excuses. How did Hoddle not understand these reasons, but the film market in February was cold, and finally there was such a hot film, and he refused because of pressure for a while, which led to a relationship between Debicci and the Embassy Pictures. There has been a crack in the cooperation between China and Japan, and now we must take the initiative to fill this crack.


    When he entered the Embassy Pictures, he remembered another thing Thomas mentioned. The Embassy Pictures will release more than a dozen films this year. Even "The Passion of the Christ" and other street-smashing themes can be turned into a hit. What about other works with more commercial elements?


    After all, Derby is a small theater company and doesn''t have much capital.


    If the company that is putting pressure on it in the future gets rid of its production dilemma, it will just bow to them again.


    As a commercial company, the interests are important. This point does not damage the face of self-esteem. In fact, it is nothing.


    "I''m too short-sighted." Hoddle said very seriously: "Mr. Thomas, I solemnly apologize to you and the Embassy Pictures for this. I have been regretting this time. I shouldn''t influence it for some inexplicable reasons. To Debicci and the Embassy Pictures have established good cooperation for many years."


    "It''s okay." Thomas said so, but didn''t say anything clearly.


    Hoddle gritted his teeth, and said, "Derbee is showing "The Passion of the Christ", and the theater''s share is reduced by 5%!"


    After all, the other party is a cinema company, and Thomas cannot force it too much, saying: "Since Debicci is willing to continue cooperating with Embassy Pictures, we will not ignore the needs of partners. Mr. Hoddle, I will inform the release later. Ministry, let them prepare a copy for Derby."


    "Thank you." Hoddle said hurriedly, "Thank you very much."


    Thomas smiled and said: "You are welcome, we are partners, cooperation should be a win-win situation."


    Hoddle made a few more polite words, and then left the Embassy Pictures. He greeted the people below as soon as he got on the bus and told them to prepare for the filming of "The Passion of the Christ" at the Derbyzi Cinema.


    A movie theater is like a shopping mall. Only when there is passenger flow can there be revenue. Box office is the most intuitive data reflecting the passenger flow of a film.


    Putting the phone away, Hoddle''s original anxiety improved instantly, but it didn''t take long for him to be happy. The phone suddenly rang and looked at the number displayed, and his original good mood began to gloom again.


    He picked up the phone, heard a few words, and said, "Sorry, I can''t do this. Debicci is a commercial company and it is impossible to ignore such an excellent film as "The Passion of the Christ". This gentleman, we refused the first weekend. "The Passion of the Christ" was released, and the loss was as high as millions of dollars. Who will make up for this part of the loss? Of course, I didn''t mean to let you make up. After all, our friendship is unusual, but I can''t continue to reject this film, Debicci There are hundreds of employees and I also need to be responsible for their salaries."


    I don¡¯t know what else was said on the phone, Hoddle¡¯s face became more gloomy, and he said in a low voice: "This is the end of this matter. I hope you will not make such excessive requests in the future, and I will never agree to it again. That''s it, goodbye."


    After hanging up the phone, Hoddle felt relaxed. The other party was a top company in the film industry, yes, but he was not a shareholder of Derby. The favor had already been paid, and he would no longer be responsible for their bad things.


    Hollywood, Paramount Studios, Shirley Lansing calmly listened to her assistant reporting the latest situation.


    "The following people just fed back the information." The assistant said as concisely as possible: "Those small cinema companies all contacted Embassy Pictures and asked to be included in the screening of "Passion of the Christ". By the end of the week, North American screening theaters will increase to more than 3,500."


    Shirley Lansing gently rubbed her eyebrows and said, "I didn''t expect this film to explode like this."


    The assistant asked carefully: "What are we going to do next?"


    "According to the previous strategy, withdrawing the power against relativity entertainment ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Shirley Lansing is also summing up, and found that when facing relativity entertainment, Paramount Pictures is not as strong as imagined. It is undoubtedly unwise to disperse the power against the two companies, DreamWorks and Relativity. She slowly said: "According to the execution I said last time, the matter of Relativity Entertainment will be handled by the group company. Our goal is DreamWorks. "


    The assistant hurriedly replied: "Okay, I will let them give up contact with the theater."


    No matter how small it is, there is no effect. In the face of the huge benefits that "Passion" may bring, many problems are not problems at all.


    Shirley Lansing continued to consider the problem of DreamWorks, and as for the relativistic entertainment, she completely put aside.


    This time I rushed up to take a bite, but the meat did not bite, and my teeth almost broke.


    She gradually gained a clear understanding. In the past few years when the six major companies were completely attracted by DreamWorks, Relativity Entertainment has developed into a powerful company.


    Any one of the six major Hollywood companies will swallow Relativity Entertainment in a short time.

 Chapter 580： Scared to death

    Since entering the new century, the development of Relativity Entertainment has entered the fast lane. Not only has the upstream and downstream industry chains been gradually improved, but also has established a relatively stable cooperative relationship with online and offline underwriters. However, Luo Nan has always maintained a wretched development. The strategy is to use the huge shield of DreamWorks to attract the attention of the traditional forces represented by the six major Hollywood companies, and to lay a solid foundation.


    Today, this strategy has finally shown its effect.


    DreamWorks is declining and the Relativity Entertainment has performed well. The traditional forces have finally paid attention to Ronan, a new company that has developed almost crazy.


    As a result, some unspoken tacit understandings and unwritten suppressions of the top forces in the industry naturally fell on the Relativity Entertainment.


    But Relativity Entertainment is not a DreamWorks. Paramount Pictures broke a few teeth after a bite.


    Those clear-minded people immediately discovered that when they valued Relativity Entertainment, Relativity Entertainment has developed into an entertainment group that cannot be shaken by a single film company alone.


    Paramount Pictures shrank back, as if everything had returned to a calm state.


    "Hollywood''s competition is everywhere."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger said to Ronan: "Big companies suppress small companies, the upstream of the industrial chain robs downstream resources, and competition within large companies is also fierce."


    Ronan touched the stubble on his chin: "I only hope that the six major companies will not really unite to suppress us."


    Robert Iger said categorically: "No, absolutely not! Although the six major companies have a tacit understanding and cooperation, they compete with each other no less than any other industry. Hollywood used to be more than the six major companies, and the six major internal companies are really in power. People, don¡¯t you want the Big Six to become the Big Five? The Big Four? Or even one family?"


    Ronan nodded slightly, there was no doubt about that.


    Robert Iger added: "In the Big Six, as long as a problem suddenly occurs in one family, another family will immediately want to swallow it."


    Ronan suddenly thought of once. At that time, the behemoth Baby Dee not only overwhelmed several other companies, but even swallowed 20th Century Fox in one bite, just like the eight major Hollywood companies decades ago. Become history.


    Not to mention that Warner Bros. was eyeing Paramount Pictures, which was in a bad situation. Conscart, who was behind Universal Pictures, also wanted to eat 20th Century Fox. Sony Columbia was run by several other companies and had to restart frequently. Spiderman continues his life.


    There has never been less competition and nasty among major Hollywood companies.


    "We can''t ignore the troubles that the six major companies may bring, but we can''t pay too much attention to it." Robert Iger said very solemnly at this time: "At least the company''s focus cannot be placed on this, otherwise it will affect normal operations and development of."


    Ronan knows this simple truth very well. The company is strong. Even if it suffers some losses in the present, it may eventually become a winner but the company cannot develop. Even if it temporarily knocks back the tentacles of the six major companies, it will eventually lose.


    Being strong enough is the basis for winning the fierce competition in the industry, otherwise everything is just a dream castle built on the beach.


    "Bob, your main job is still the company''s internal development and external mergers and acquisitions." Ronan knows what he and Robert Iger are good at: "My energy is still on film projects and dealing with external pressures."


    Of course, this is just a general division of labor, just like this time dealing with the acquisition of Artisan Pictures and cutting off the hand extended by Paramount Pictures, the two can unite at any time.


    Robert Iger smiled and said, "No problem."


    Ronan said: "George Clint is about to negotiate with the owner of the Death Star Building. After the company''s relocation is completed, Bob, your position should also be changed."


    "Thank you." Robert Iger understood the meaning of this and didn''t say much.


    The work of the past two years has also added countless confidence to Robert Iger. Although he is chief operating officer, he has been performing the duties of CEO.


    Ronan fully confirmed the ability of this "smiling Mickey Mouse" and confirmed that this is the best helmsman of Relativity Entertainment Group.


    Leaving Ronan¡¯s office, Robert Iger looked around the entire company. In retrospect, it looked like a dream. He used to prefer the head to the tail of the eagle. However, this little chicken-like company, in just a few years, is about to grow. For the eagle that spreads its wings.


    He, the humble middle-level manager of the Walt Disney Group, has become a veritable boss in the industry, and may even become a top boss alongside Michael Eisner.


    This step is really right. If you didn''t step out of Disney in the first place, you might still be hanging around the island branch.


    Where can there be such a good development opportunity in Relativity Entertainment Group.


    In the office, Ronan had just finished the phone call with George Clint. The negotiations on the Death Star Building have reached the final stage, and the two sides have reached an agreement on the price.


    Relativity Entertainment bid 212.3 million US dollars to buy out all property rights of the Death Star Building.


    This building is not particularly large. The actual construction area and capacity are slightly smaller than the Fox Tower not far away. This is Century City in Beverly Hills. Although it is not as big as Manhattan¡¯s financial and commercial districts, it can be accessed. The most expensive real estate in the United States.


    Ronan''s plan, the renamed Relativity Building, will be used as the office of the group company and the film business company, mainly to accommodate the three companies of Relativity Entertainment, Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment, as well as supporting facilities such as post-production studios. Special department.


    The office area is more than enough, and you can even rent out some floors.


    It is expected that the two parties will formally sign the transfer contract in March, and Ronan plans to relocate the entire company in the second half of the year.


    As for Netflix, it is best to continue to be in Silicon Valley.


    The overall environment and supporting conditions of Silicon Valley are also most suitable for Netflix''s development needs.


    At the same time, the Passion of the Christ continues to wreak havoc on the North American film market. In the traditional film off-season in February, there is more than one dominance. It is simply a super-dominant presence on the film market.


    Entering the working day, the box office of the film''s single-day harvest is still operating at more than tens of millions of dollars, and it easily earned 12.69 million dollars on Monday.


    And on this day, the Passion of the Christ becomes even more remarkable.


    Someone was overwhelmed and died in the theater because of watching this movie!


    From a humanitarian point of view, this is definitely not a good thing, and may even cause more controversy in the film.


    But from a commercial point of view, this is not a bad thing. The topic of its outbreak will attract more people''s attention.


    There have been countless cases in Hollywood in the past that almost all movies that can scare people have become typical box office sales and commercial success.


    Related news began to hype in the media that day.


    "The Passion of the Christ scene was **** and cruel, and a woman was scared to death watching it!"


    "A female audience member died suddenly of a heart attack when she saw the cruel scene of the Passion of the Christ because of excessive fright!"


    Similar reports emerge in endlessly, from television to print media to the Internet, and a new round of hype has begun.


    "When the movie was shown in the cruel scene of **** being nailed to the cross, the 56-year-old radio marketing manager Ms. Scart suffered a heart attack. Although the movie theater was immediately suspended, she was rushed to the hospital but died."


    A film that can scare people even to death with blood and cruelty is enough to arouse more people''s curiosity.


    The **** depiction of the crucifixion of **** in the film further aroused heated discussions. There were crowds in front of many theaters, and the sound of audience weeping and crying was heard from time to time in the theater.


    The controversy of the film is directly fed back to real life. In major cities such as New York and Los Angeles, demonstrations supporting or condemning the Passion can be seen everywhere.


    These not only did not bring negative commercial impact to the film, but also allowed the box office to rise against the trend.


    Since Tuesday, the single-day box office of Passion of the Christ has not only not declined, but has increased every day, and the single-day revenue has remained above 13 million US dollars.


    The film was released for only five days, and the North American box office exceeded $100 million.


    The major distribution companies that rejected Mel Gibson before, not to mention the fact that the glasses were broken, were all regretful.


    Up to now, even laymen have seen it very clearly, the Passion of the Lord must be the super hot money this year.


    Before the release of the Passion of the Christ, the box office sales of North American movies were 7 percentage points lower than the same period last year. However, the film¡¯s release within a week has made this year¡¯s box office sales the same as last year.


    As one of the most prestigious movie stars in the worldWho would have expected Mel Gibson to beat all his blockbusters released in summer movies at the box office with a movie about crucifixion?


    The Passion of the Christ enters its second screening weekend. Thanks to more intense controversy and protests, major theaters still maintain a high attendance rate. The box office harvest for the next three days is only less than percent lower than the first weekend. Forty, another 54.1 million US dollars.


    Adding to the gains of the previous five working days, Passion of the Christ pushed the North American box office past the US$200 million mark in just ten days, reaching a total of US$222.8 million.


    Various predictions have been released, including nr, all believe that the North American box office of Passion will be more than 350 million US dollars.


    If luck is good enough, it is not impossible to hit $400 million.


    The Passion of the Christ is very popular. As a director and producer, Mel Gibson has been in the limelight for a while, overwhelming all directors and actors in Hollywood.


    But Mel Gibson himself, while rejoicing, will be inexplicably frustrated every time he sees crazy box office growth several times.

 Chapter 581： My condition

    Every time I see the skyrocketing box office numbers of "The Passion of the Christ", Mel Gibson''s pride spontaneously arises. As a person who tends to be arrogant, it is hard not to be proud of it.


    But after being proud, there is an inexplicable irritability.


    Because no matter how much the box office number rises, it is difficult for him to get the income.


    The North American box office of the film exceeded 200 million US dollars. How much did he get when he sold the film?


    Forty million dollars!


    Only forty million dollars!


    Excluding the cost of 30 million US dollars, the gross profit is only 10 million US dollars.


    This fact makes Mel Gibson feel irritable and dizzy when he thinks of it. The income generated by the film is taken away by Embassy Pictures.


    Willing? Mel Gibson is definitely not reconciled.


    Not only him, but anyone who is replaced by a similar situation will be unwilling.


    But Mel Gibson only stayed at the level of unwillingness, because he signed a copyright buyout contract with the Embassy Pictures, except for the negligible share of directors and producers, which was stipulated by the industry union. It is impossible to share other benefits.


    However, the interests are moving, not to mention that Mel Gibson is similar to Ronan in some ways, and he is not a good person.


    There is no such thing as good or bad in the face of business interests that might belong to them.


    Moreover, this is not a few million dollars, nor tens of millions of dollars, but a huge gain of hundreds of millions of dollars.


    Since the film was released, Mel Gibson no longer participates in the promotional activities of Embassy Pictures. He is not a fool. He knows that the controversy may be burned to him. He also kept a lot of low-key, and began to fully prepare for the new film project in cooperation with Walt Disney. "Revelation".


    In Disney Studios No. 2 Studio, Michael Eisner stood near the door, looking at Mel Gibson who was looking closely in the studio, and said to Disney¡¯s Chief Executive Cook Dick: ¡°This project must focus on support. ."


    Cook Dick first responded, and then reminded: "Mel Gibson annoyed some people."


    Michael Eisner knew what he meant, and casually set his hand: "These are nothing, Mel Gibson has value."


    Cook-Dick said: "Fortunately, this subject is not as sensitive as "The Passion".


    Michael Eisner laughed: "There are also many people who are interested in Mayan culture and the Mayan Empire."


    This new project by Mel Gibson tells the story of the hero who fought against the ruler of the Mayan Empire to protect himself and protect his family when the Mayan Empire was about to collapse.


    This film has established its style and is in the same line as "The Passion of the Christ". The primitive and true violent aesthetics has become Mel Gibson''s most commendable housekeeping skill.


    After experiencing the precipitation of "Brave Heart" and "The Passion of the Christ", Michael Eisner believes that Mel Gibson is adept at controlling this type of action film.


    Compared to Michael Eisner, who is becoming more irritable and arbitrary, Cook Dick is a rationalist. At this time, he said: "The success of "The Passion" is caused by many factors. Mel Gibson''s I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve the same results in new films."


    Michael Eisner waved his hand: "It doesn''t matter, half of it will do."


    After all, the production budget is not high, only 40 million US dollars.


    This is the project that Michael Eisner personally contacted. Although Cook Dick is Michael Eisner''s confidant, it is not good to say too much.


    "The North American box office of "The Passion of the Christ" exceeded 200 million US dollars." Michael Eisner said slowly: "The overseas box office is not bad."


    Cook Dick took the conversation: "Multiple parties predict that the global box office of this film will be more than $600 million."


    Michael Eisner sighed and said: "The copyright was sold for $40 million. Mel Gibson''s deal is too uneconomical."


    "Embassy Pictures'' vision is too poisonous." Cook-Dick said with envy: "Relativistic entertainment has to make a fortune."


    Michael Eisner''s eyes suddenly sharpened: "Ronan Anderson''s relativity entertainment development is too fast, right?"


    Cook Dick remembered the rumors he had heard: "It is said that Paramount Pictures and Shirley Lansing suffered a dark loss on Relativity Entertainment."


    Michael Eisner rubbed his chin lightly: "According to the current trend, it will not take long for Relativity Entertainment to threaten Disney."


    The Big Six companies just want to make fewer film companies of the same size, rather than adding another one.


    The idea in this regard is exactly the same.


    Cook Dick agreed, but thinking of Disney''s current situation, he reminded: "We are still focusing on Disney at this stage?"


    Michael Eisner has just used it for himself in recent years, but Cook Dick can hear a little bit, smiled, and said: "Yes, we have to stabilize the internal first."


    The traditional power of Disney, headed by Roy Disney, is his confidant: "I don''t have the energy to manage outside matters, but there are some things that I just need to push."


    Cook Dick didn''t quite understand, and looked at Michael Eisner curiously.


    Michael Eisner said: "You have been dealing with Mel Gibson a lot recently. Do you think he has ideas about the high box office of "Passion"?


    "I have ideas." Cook Dick pretended to be relaxed: "not to mention Mel Gibson, the director, producer and investor."


    Michael Eisner turned his head and ordered the assistant who had been standing next to him: "Find a few people and chat with Mel Gibson in private. How can he not fight for his own benefit when "The Passion of the Christ" has such a high income. What?"


    Cook Dick smiled and nodded, and said to his assistant: "You also do this kind of work."


    This is really just a matter of convenience, without investing any resources at all.


    At the end of the day¡¯s work, Mel Gibson accepted the invitation of several partners, went to the bar to drink together, and returned home in the evening, because he was in a bad mood and opened a bottle of wine. He was drunk and even the bottle. It''s all broken.


    Thinking about it all night, early the next morning, Mel Gibson called his agent. When he waited for the agent to come over, he quickly took a cold bath to let the alcohol-stimulated brain gradually wake up and calm down, but saw The newly added box office numbers of "The Passion of the Christ" made the unbalanced heart even more restless.


    He was the one who initiated the project, he was the one who invested the money, he was the one who made the film, and he was the one who caused the controversy and the topic, but he paid so much and only made 10 million dollars in profit.


    This is not even the cut that the tax bureau will cut from it...


    It was him who paid the most, but it was Embassy Pictures that made money from taking the film.


    The agent quickly rushed to Mel Gibson''s mansion. Mel Gibson was a violent and straight-tempered, and he didn''t have any nonsense. He directly told the agent Cameron Sloan what he had considered last night.


    "Not talking about offline revenue, just talking about cinema screenings." Mel Gibson hummed and said: "The global box office of "Passion of the Christ" is expected to exceed $600 million, even if Embassy Pictures is promoted and released. Counting the investment, the net profit of the film will be more than 100 million US dollars!"


    Cameron Sloan didn''t take Mel Gibson''s words, but seriously considered what he just said.


    Mel Gibson''s words continue: "Calculating the offline income, the profit will be higher. And me, the producer and investor, can only get 10 million US dollars in income, and the net profit is lower. Is this fair? "


    Cameron Sloan could only answer: "Frankly speaking, this is very unfair." But he maintained his sense, knowing that business matters cannot be measured by fairness or unfairness: "We signed with Embassy Pictures There is a copyright sale agreement. From a legal perspective, all the income generated by "The Passion of the Christ" has no direct relationship with us."


    This is not the answer Mel Gibson wants to hear. He waved his hand and asked: "Karen, I asked you to come here to ask, how can I get what I deserve!"


    Cameron Sloan glanced at him and cautiously persuaded: "This is difficult..."


    Mel Gibson''s sharp eyes immediately fell on Cameron Sloan, and he said without hesitation: "If you can''t do it, I''ll find someone else."


    "I..." Cameron Sloan was helpless, and a grumpy client like Mel Gibson was very difficult to serve. After thinking for a while, he said, "I suggest that we first communicate and coordinate with Embassy Pictures. "The Passion" is a big box office, and the copyright buyer should also express it."


    Mel Gibson said directly: "A 10% revenue share or a 10% box office share, this is my condition."


    Cameron Sloan did not object, and first offered a high point, and then the two sides had room for bargaining, saying: "I will contact Embassy Pictures."


    Mel Gibson asked patiently: "Will Embassy Pictures agree?"


    Cameron Sloan hesitated and finally said: "The possibility of agreement is unlikely, after all, we signed an agreement with them."


    "What about the legal aspect? For example, I was deceived or deceived." Mel Gibson is a rough man, and he doesn''t particularly believe in the legal aspect: "Shall we sue and take legal means?"


    Cameron Sloan as an agent, from the point of view of Mel Gibson''s interests, said: "It is best not to take this step. Embassy Pictures is part of Relativity Entertainment Group. This company is developing rapidly..."


    Mel Gibson interrupted with a wave of his hand: "Can you take this route?"


    Faced with the employer''s request, Cameron Sloan can only tell the truth: "It can go. Generally, this kind of prosecution is resolved by the accused party meeting out of court settlement."


    Mel Gibson made a decision: "You first communicate and coordinate with the Embassy Pictures. If you can''t satisfy me, find a suitable reason and sue them."

 Chapter 582： Obey the contract

    In Beverly Hills, the sun was leaning to the west. Ronan got in the car and asked the driver David to pick up the assistant Connie, and then went straight to the Kodak Theater to the site of the 76th Oscars.


    Connie got on the co-pilot of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and said: "The Embassy Pictures just reported a message that Cameron Sloan, the agent of Mel Gibson, took the initiative to contact the Embassy Pictures to discuss The division of the producer of "The Passion"."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "If I remember correctly, Embassy Pictures bought out all the copyrights of "The Passion of the Christ" at once, right?"


    "That''s it." Connie explained briefly: "He believes that the producer is the key to the success of the film and has the right to participate in the later stage."


    Ronan was not surprised by this. After all, the box office of "The Passion of the Christ" broke out too hard. As the person who planned and filmed this movie, Mel Gibson was abnormal if he had no ideas.


    But this does not mean that he recognizes that Mel Gibson can participate in the late split.


    Embassy Pictures bought out "The Passion of the Christ" for $40 million. Judging from the current box office results, it does take a big advantage, but what if the film hits the street? Embassy Pictures has invested $65 million from buyout to publicity to release. Will the producers help to make up for the losses?


    The answer is obvious.


    Ronan asked, "Did they not mention specific conditions?"


    Connie said quickly: "Ten percent revenue share or 10 percent box office share."


    "Heh..." Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "How can there be such a good thing in the world."


    What do we need to do with laws and contracts?


    Connie said: "The Embassy Pictures is going to reject them."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "Well, the film can sell well. Mel Gibson and the producer really contributed to the fact that the Embassy Pictures will communicate with the producer and wait for the film to go down in North America. Gibson received US$2 million as a box office bonus, and the actor and the heroine...well, a bonus of US$500,000 each."


    The embassy film industry is the most profitable, and Ronan does not mind giving some bonuses to the producers.


    But this is a project bonus, not a later share!


    "Okay." Connie wrote a note in her notebook and said, "I will notify the Embassy Pictures tomorrow."


    It is impossible for Ronan to make such an opening. The Embassy Pictures will definitely have buyout films in the future. Once there is a precedent, the future will be difficult.


    He deliberated a little, and said: "If Mel Gibson and the producer disagree, make a non-partial request and execute in accordance with the contract signed by both parties."


    The black Rolls-Royce Phantom arrived near the Kodak Theater. Under the command of the staff, it quickly stopped in front of the red carpet. After Ronan got out of the car, he did not stop in front of the media reporters and fans and walked along the red carpet. Go straight to the entrance of the theater.


    The red carpet ceremony is a moment for celebrities, and the director and producer all have to make way for them.


    When Ronan came to the interview area, a reporter recognized who he was and also came to interview him, wanting to ask him if he liked the film.


    "Prediction? I don''t think it is necessary." Ronan deliberately glanced at his watch: "Please be patient and wait for four hours, you can know all the results."


    After speaking, regardless of the questions of other media reporters, he walked directly onto the steps of the Kodak Theater.


    The Oscar results have already come out, so forget about predictions and the like.


    The final vote for this year¡¯s Oscars starts from the announcement of the nomination list on February 14 and ends on February 25 before the award ceremony. After the votes of the judges are mailed back to the college, two accountants from PricewaterhouseCoopers will be responsible for the statistics. , The number of votes is counted, the names of the winners are sealed, and these envelopes are filled with suspense and expectations. They will not be opened one by one until the Oscars are broadcast live on TV.


    On the way to the main hall of the Kodak Theater, Ronan saw Charlize Theron again.


    "Good evening, Sally." Ronan took the initiative to say hello.


    Charlize Theron wore a mermaid evening dress with shiny silver flakes, and his figure was basically restored, and the whole person was full of aura created by the four* hearts.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Charlize Theron smiled at Ronan.


    Stuart Townsend, who was next to Charlize Theron, was very inexistent and was subconsciously ignored by Ronan. He just said to Charlize Theron: "You are the number one favorite for the best actress tonight, I wish You get the little golden man."


    Charlize Theron said politely: "Thank you."


    Ronan didn''t say much, and walked forward alone after entering the theater.


    Stewart Townsend looked at Charlize Theron with a mixed mood. Charlize Theron won the best actress. Should he be happy? Should I be happy?


    The boyfriend of the Oscar queen? Stewart Townsend has thought that the media and the public will call him in the future.


    This kind of feeling is really not good, it hurts the dignity of a man.


    Charlize Theron obviously did not notice the change in her boyfriend''s mentality. On the short journey to the crew, many people took the initiative to say hello. Whether it was due to politeness or the maintenance of the network, she needed to respond enthusiastically.


    Similar to Ronan, almost everyone ignored the existence of Stewart Townsend and was just talking to Charlize Theron.


    Because everyone knows that Charlize Theron is 90% likely to be the best actress tonight.


    In front of the best actress, Stuart Townsend is completely transparent.


    When Ronan approached the location of the crew of "Lord of the Rings", he had a special chat with Peter Jackson, and then came to sit down where the crew of "Lost in Tokyo" was.


    Scarlett Johansson, who was next to him, leaned in immediately: "You came very late, and it will start soon. I thought you were not coming."


    Ronan smiled: "I will come or not have no effect on the results of the awards."


    Scarlett Johansson held his hand directly and said: "You are here, you can give me confidence."


    Ronan joked, "You can''t run away. We have done our job well. The rest depends on luck."


    Scarlett Johansson rolled his eyes, leaned in Ronan''s ear, and said in a low voice: "If I can take a golden figure back, I will do whatever you want tonight."


    Ronan smiled without saying a word, because there were too many random times and it was not so attractive anymore.


    "Can I win the prize?" Scarlett Johansson still asked the question.


    Ronan said calmly: "You are hot."


    Before the award ceremony, the media released various predictions, but the predictions of the winners of the main awards are surprisingly similar-the best film and the best director are "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" and the film director Peter Jackson ; The best actor and actress will still be Sean Penn and Charles Theron who have already won the awards season; the best supporting actor and actress awards will be awarded to Tim Robbins and Scarlett Johansson. .


    Some media even claim that this is the most suspenseful Oscars, and the disappearance of the suspense will be somewhat boring.


    Of course, this is just a prediction. Upset is never uncommon at Oscars.


    The Oscar has nearly 6,000 members. The final award result cannot be changed according to personal will. At this moment, there are only two people who know the award result-PricewaterhouseCoopers partners Grigor Garrison and Li K-Rosas.


    The music on the stage suddenly sounded, and the 76th Oscars ceremony kicked off.


    Perhaps the ratings of the past few years were terrible. This year''s awards ceremony not only has a more gorgeous stage layout, but also has a retro taste of the 90s.


    After a three-year absence, Billy Christo once again stepped onto the stage hosted by Oscars.


    The famous comedian, once again took out his Oscar repertoire-nominated film singing skewer.


    "There is Sofia Coppola, the first American woman ever to be nominated for best director... She finished the film in only 47 days, and her good friend just spent the time Ilya -Wood wakes up from his sleep..."


    "Frodo and Sam are walking on the mysterious land, Smeggo suddenly jumped out, like Jennifer Jackson''s right breast! Britney and Jennifer Lopez dumped their husband after watching this movie, they I thought this film was called a divorce ring..."


    The first award at the opening was the best supporting actor. As predicted by the media, Tim Robbins took over from the last best supporting actress winner Catherine Zeta Jones with his performance in "Mystic River" The best supporting actor statuette.


    Subsequently, technical awards began to be awarded, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" became the biggest winner. As long as the nominated awards were received, Peter Jackson''s crew all took back the Golden Man.


    For the best sound effects, best makeup, best costume design, best movie editing, etc., the award rate for "Lord of the Rings 3: Return of the King" is always 100%.


    Everyone, including Ronan, can see clearly that after the arrival of the end of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Oscar should give the series the greatest recognition.


    By the way If JK-Rowling hangs up, when the "Harry Potter" series is over, it is estimated that Oscar will give a similar response.


    The dead are always more popular than the living, and the old man is always more important than the young. This is the Oscar truth.


    Another big truth is to divide the cake. The Oscar judges do not want to give an important award to a certain popular person or a certain popular movie. They will definitely award a consolation prize before the arrival of the heavyweight award.


    Unfortunately, Sofia Coppola and "Lost in Tokyo" are included in this rank.


    After "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" took the best adapted screenplay, Sophia Coppola won the best original screenplay for "Lost in Tokyo".


    Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Sofia Coppola has already bid farewell to the best director.


    Even Scarlett Johansson was a little nervous, grabbing Ronan''s hand and asking: "I won''t be affected, am I?"


    "

 Chapter 583： Chernobyl Heart

    "The best supporting actress is..."


    On the stage, Chris Cooper, winner of the last Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, opened the envelope, looked down, and read the answer directly: "Scarlett Johansson, "Lost in Tokyo."


    Hearing his name, Scarlett Johansson covered his mouth with both hands, an expression of disbelief, followed by excitement, tears seemed to flash in his eyes.


    With applause, Scarlett Johansson covered the towering chest with one hand and his mouth with the other, very excited.


    Of course, the excitement is real. For Scarlett Johansson, who is only twenty years old, the recognition of an Oscar performance award is of great significance.


    Apart from anything else, the actress is heavily in debt. In order to maintain the star¡¯s glamorous life, she almost mortgages herself to the bank. After getting the Oscars, her salary can rise a lot, and she can get rid of her debt burden. On the road to Bai Fumei.


    In the same way, as an actor, I was originally very excited, but naturally I would show 20 points.


    This is also an attitude, an attitude of respect for authority.


    Otherwise, the first thank you for each winner is the college and the judges.


    Scarlett Johansson hugged everyone in the crew, including Ronan, and then walked onto the stage, taking the golden man handed by Chris Cooper, and standing in front of the microphone.


    "Thank you for the academy''s recognition of me." Scarlett Johansson turned to the location of the crew of "Lost in Tokyo": "Thank you Sophia and Ronan, I couldn''t stand here without you; thank everyone on the crew... "


    There is nothing surprising about Scarlett Johansson''s acceptance speech, but it is very smooth. No one knows if she has practiced before taking the stage.


    Many people''s eyes are on Ronan''s side. Hollywood gossip is flying all over the sky. Why Scarlett Johansson can stand on the Oscar stage? It is not difficult for these people to guess the reason.


    Some people are still thinking, after Harvey Weinstein, another Hollywood bigwig wants to fully intervene in this Oscar game?


    Oscar films can also bring huge profits, and the competition is fiercer, because the ones that can attract people''s attention are often only those that have received heavyweight nominations.


    It''s okay to have money and power to choose movies...


    These people think that the Oscar competition in the next few years is expected to be more intense.


    Ronan sat quietly and continued to watch the awards ceremony. After winning the best original screenplay and best supporting actress, the Oscar tour of "Lost in Tokyo" came to an end in advance, and the subsequent awards were completely missed from this film. As expected by the media, the awards were divided among several hot spots.


    The Pixar studio''s guys took away the best animated feature film with "Finding Nemo".


    Charlize Theron impressed countless judges by creating a new realm of ugly disguise, and without any suspense, he took the best actress, Little Golden Man, into his arms.


    Sean Pan Langzi turned his head and won the best actor with "Mystic River".


    But there is only one real winner tonight-"The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King".


    This film not only won the best film Golden Man, but it also made New Zealand director Peter Jackson the best director.


    There is no longer a non-realistic film that can win an Oscar like "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King".


    This is the pinnacle of magical fantasy movies. Although there have been countless works of the same type with much higher investment than the "Lord of the Rings" series, none of them can reach the height of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    Even magic, fantasy and epic movies will become a veritable investment black hole in Hollywood in the next ten years. Medium-to-large-scale film projects have almost ninety-nine percent of the chance of hitting the street.


    This may also be in line with the film rule that peaks are followed by troughs.


    At the end of the awards ceremony, Ronan went out of the side entrance of the Kodak Theater and boarded his Rolls-Royce Phantom. Connie in the car said: "Ms. Tina Brown just called and invited you to the Oscar night party."


    The formal invitation letter was delivered to Ronan long ago, and Ronan said directly: "Go to the party and go around."


    Relativity Entertainment has a good relationship with Vanity Fair, and Tina Brown gave him a lot of face in the Tom Cruise incident.


    There must naturally be contacts and contacts in such matters as contacts.


    After waiting for two minutes, Scarlett Johansson, wearing a big red dress, got into the car, put down the golden man, the best actress in his hand, hugged Ronan and kissed him hard.


    "Thank you!" Scarlett Johansson, regardless of Connie and the driver in front, said repeatedly: "Ronan, I don''t know how to thank you! I''m so happy..."


    Won the Oscar for acting at the age of twenty, even for the best supporting actress, it is enough honor.


    Scarlett Johansson was born as a child star. Despite her bad reputation in Hollywood, she is very intelligent and knows why she can get this best supporting actress.


    Role and acting? That''s just the most basic. If you really want to talk about these two aspects, she may be the weakest among all nominees for best supporting actress.


    There are also key qualifications, which are also the worst.


    It happened that she was a young person who counterattacked a group of middle-aged and elderly actresses at the famous consolation prize for middle-aged and elderly people...


    why?


    In fact, there is only one reason. The Hollywood tycoon next to him, the boss of a famous entertainment group company, has invested a lot of resources for her to do public relations promotion far beyond the other candidates.


    Everything you give is rewarded.


    At the Oscar night party, Scarlett Johansson took the Golden Man to take a photo with the other guests, Ronan found the editor-in-chief Tina Brown of Vanity Fair.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Tina Brown was very enthusiastic: "It''s a great honor for you to come."


    Ronan shook hands with her: "We are old friends, don''t be so polite."


    The two exchanged a few words, Tina Brown suddenly said: "I heard that William is coming to Los Angeles?"


    Ronan did not deny, but vaguely said: "It seems so."


    Originally, William planned to come to Los Angeles in his personal capacity in January and February, but he was delayed because of his early appointment as FA chairman and planned to come by the end of March.


    Tina Brown did not give up and asked: "I heard that you have a good personal relationship with William."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Just to be able to say a few words, not too deep friendship." He suddenly tentatively said: "Tina, your news is very good."


    Tina Brown smiled and said, "Don''t forget, William''s mother and I are good friends."


    Ronan just remembered that, just like he gave out Robert Ludren''s dead man''s fortune, Tina Brown was the most successful in the world to give out Diana''s dead man''s fortune.


    "William is here, can you help me meet him." Tina Brown said the true purpose.


    "I might not be able to see William either." Ronan seemed to be telling the truth: "If I could see him, I would pass it on, but how he decides, it''s not that I can intervene."


    Tina Brown said, "I understand." She smiled again and said, "Thank you, Ronan."


    "We are friends." Ronan did not despise other people because of the rise in company and status. He was consistently humble: "It is okay to help each other."


    Tina Brown brought two glasses of wine and handed them to Ronan. The two laughed and toasted together.


    After a few more chats, Ronan went to other places, found Charlize Theron and Sean Penn, and sent congratulations. Once the Oscar actor and actress, they had a relationship and even got engaged once.


    Ronan is not familiar with Sean Penn, and he knows Charlize Theron. After chatting for a few words, he takes the initiative to quit. He just wanted to ask Peter Jackson about the Weta studio, one of them was left. The short woman with long golden brown hair came over.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The brown-haired woman introduced herself: "I''m Marian Derio, a director and producer."


    Ronan remembered this woman, because the other party had been on the Oscars stage tonight, and nodded gently: "Hello, Ms. Delio, congratulations on the Golden Man for the best documentary short film."


    Marianne Delio quickly said, "Thank you." She looked straight. "Mr. Anderson, I heard that the distribution company of Embassy Pictures is your industry. I don''t know if you are interested in the movie "The Heart of Chernobyl". Are you interested in short documentaries?"


    Ronan had not watched this documentary and asked: "Is it a film documenting the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?"


    Marianne Del Rio said: "Yes, that disaster was too terrifying and should not be forgotten."


    Ronan nodded slightly. The Chernobyl incident was too famous. It is not an exaggeration to say that everyone knows it. There are also endless movies and documentaries about this incident, especially by Westerners.


    On the contrary, he was more curious about the film distribution: "You still have the distribution rights of the film?"


    "Yes." Marianne Delio explained simply: "Documentary films have always been unpopular. Because I couldn''t find a distributor, I had to rent three screens in Los Angeles to get the Oscar tickets..."


    Ronan hadn¡¯t watched the film had no right to speak, so he brought Connie over and asked her to leave Marianne Delio with the contact information of the film crew of the embassy, ??and said: "You call This call is ready, and I will notify the relevant staff to receive you."


    Marianne Derio said hurriedly, "Thank you." She glanced at Ronan and tentatively said: "Mr. Anderson, I actually have other ideas about the Chernobyl incident."


    Ronan has always been very patient with screenwriters and directors who have projects, because his memory is not a panacea, so he immediately said: "Ms. Delio, please say."


    Marian Derio knows that opportunities are rare. There are many rumors about Ronan in Hollywood circles, the most famous of which is his excellent vision and willingness to give new directors and producers opportunities.


    In fact, when looking for Ronan, Marianne Del Rio is a prepared action, because there are so many precedents, she feels that facing Ronan is easier to win the opportunity.


    "The Chernobyl incident has a profound lesson and has attracted worldwide attention." Marianne Delio said cautiously: "When I was shooting a documentary, I looked up a lot of information and planned to shoot a TV series."

 Chapter 584： Pixar

    TV series? Ronan frowned slightly. There were many film and television works about the Chernobyl incident, but few were truly outstanding. At that time, most of the works he saw were from Western countries or companies. His standpoint You can imagine the attitude of standing on a high place and looking down.


    But one thing can be confirmed that the Chernobyl event is world-famous and the most famous nuclear disaster in human history. It itself has attracted much attention.


    Shooting becomes a film and television work, if you can do a good job of quality control, maybe it really does something.


    However, if Americans are asked to shoot works about Chernobyl, the content and themes can be imagined with closed eyes.


    Ronan, as a film investor, would not consider these too much.


    Besides, the once giant country has long ceased to exist.


    Marianne Delio said at this time: "Mr. Anderson, the first thing I actually planned was to shoot a TV series, because I couldn''t find an investor, so I could only shoot a short documentary."


    Ronan thought briefly and asked, "Do you have a script and related plans?"


    Marianne Delio''s voice instantly became quieter: "The plan and script have not yet fallen on the written form."


    Ronan understood, and said, "Well, you should prepare a few episodes and related project plans first." He glanced at Connie next to him, and after Connie handed her business card to Marianne Delio, he said again. : "When you contact Connie, I will review your project."


    "Thank you." Marianne Delio understood that this was the best result, and that it was much better than the results of the film companies she had contacted before, and said quickly: "Thank you Mr. Anderson for your support."


    Ronan smiled and nodded, saying nothing more.


    Although Marianne Delio is the winner of the Oscar statuette, the award he won is the least valued best documentary short film, not as good as the best animated short film.


    This result was enough to make Marianne Delio happy to make preparations.


    Ronan then went to chat with Peter Jackson. The New Zealand director was proud and ambitious.


    The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy brought Peter Jackson to the pinnacle of his life.


    There has been news circulating in Hollywood recently that Universal Pictures and Peter Jackson have reached an agreement on cooperation. Peter Jackson will serve as director and producer to restart one of Hollywood¡¯s most prestigious works, "King Kong."


    It is said that Peter Jackson and his team require 20% of the film¡¯s global box office share.


    This great director will be called "Peter the Great" for quite some time after tonight.


    "Hello, Mr. Lasseter."


    In the corner on the left side of the banquet hall, Ronan shook hands with John Lasseter, one of the leaders of the Pixar team, "Congratulations on winning the Oscar."


    John Lasseter wore gold-rimmed glasses and said with a smile, "Thank you. Congratulations from Mr. Anderson, it is an honor for Pixar."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are too polite. Pixar Studio is now the leader in the production of animated feature films, and the achievements it has achieved are impressive."


    John Lasseter said modestly: "Pixar still has a lot of room for growth."


    "Shahai Entertainment also has an animation studio." Ronan said, "It''s far behind you."


    Unexpectedly, John Lasseter knew about Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio: "Which studio produced "Little Pig Peppa" and "Little Yellow Man"?"


    Ronan was a little surprised: "Have you heard of it?"


    John Lasseter nodded gently: "I have seen these two animation works. My daughter likes "Peppa Pig" very much and often pesters me to buy various peripherals. Your peripheral profit is enviable."


    Before Ronan could speak, he said: "I have accompanied my daughter to a few stores. The surroundings of "Peppa Pig" are all in short supply. Mr. Anderson, the peripheral products of the cartoon, you do much better than Pixar. ."


    Regarding the situation of "Little Pig Page", Ronan also learned from the report. Since the beginning of this year, this animated short film has gradually attracted the attention of parents and children''s audiences, with the cooperation of media promotion. , The heat gradually increases, and the most direct response is on the periphery.


    The total sales of peripherals in one month in February 2004 exceeded $5 million, which is almost the sum of all peripheral sales in the past.


    In addition, the British BBC and a television station in Australia have decided to introduce this children''s cartoon. The copyright for the first season of the two places alone sold for 3.5 million US dollars.


    As time goes by, "Little Pig Peppa" is gradually shining, continuously creating revenue, and becoming a long-term profit point for Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan is also very humble: "Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has just started. In terms of animation operation and profitability, it is far behind Pixar Studio."


    John Lasseter smiled suddenly, with a bitterness that outsiders can''t understand, and said casually: "Pixar Studio is also good-looking data."


    Only the senior executives of Pixar Studios know that Pixar Studios is only a downstream producer. The operation and distribution of the animated feature films produced is completely controlled by the distributor Disney. The income generated by the animated feature films is also taken by Disney first, and then To get to the Pixar studio.


    It is precisely because of this situation that Steve Jobs repeatedly negotiated with Michael Eisner, hoping to truly achieve a win-win cooperation.


    It is a pity that Pixar Studios met not Michael Eisner in the 10s, but a completely transformed tyrant and dictator.


    Even Steve Jobs can''t take advantage of Michael Eisner.


    The root of all this comes from the investment and distribution agreement signed between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney in the early 1990s. At that time Steve Jobs did not have much wealth, and Pixar Studios was also poor and white, and wanted to complete the world''s No. A computer-animated feature film can only sign a contract with Disney similar to a deed.


    "I still envy you." John Lasseter sighed with emotion: "You have integrated production, operation and distribution. You don''t need to accept another layer of exploitation and have complete autonomy."


    Ronan deliberately tentatively said: "I have also heard of what happened between Pixar and Disney."


    John Lasseter has no accident. After all, this is not a secret thing. In interviews with the media, Steve Jobs has severely accused Michael Eisner and Walt Disney several times, and even denounced the former as a *.


    "Pixar can find other distributors." Ronan seemed to be very casual and said: "Your contract with Disney is not long, right?"


    John Lasseter sighed: "How easy is it, including this "Finding Nemo", all the films of Pixar Studios released by Disney, the copyright is shared by both parties."


    Hearing this, Ronan looked still, but sighed in his heart, which was really troublesome. ,


    He had already understood these things, after all, Robert Iger came from Disney.


    "Toy Story", "Bugs", "Monster Electric Company" and "Finding Nemo", etc., half of the copyrights for these series belong to Walt Disney.


    If not, he would not have been waiting for opportunities.


    For the same reason, Steve Jobs, a tough and skilled figure, was eaten to death by Michael Eisner.


    If you think about it, in the early and mid-nineties, Disney¡¯s management headed by Michael Eisner probably had the idea of ??digging a hole and then talking about it, cooperating with Pixar Studios, and then lacking money and resources. Even if Steve Jobs and Pixar Studio saw the pit, they still wanted to jump inside.


    That was the most difficult stage in Steve Jobs''s life. It wasn''t until Pixar Studios went public that Steve Jobs really crossed the threshold of a billionaire.


    Ronan and John Lasseter talked for a while, and gradually became familiar, and exchanged a lot of future development prospects for animated feature films. The relationship between the two became much closer and they began to call each other directly.


    Finally, when Ronan left, he specifically said: "John, please greet Mr. Jobs for me. I am an Apple shareholder. I will personally visit Mr. Jobs when I have time."


    John Lasseter solemnly said: "I will definitely bring it."


    Seeing Ronan''s departure, John Lasseter had an idea. Ronan is a shareholder of Apple. Combined with what I just said, it seems that he should be a supporter of Steve Jobs. Common position.


    Ronan was about to go home, looked for it in the banquet hall, and soon found Scarlett Johansson.


    Scarlett Johansson was in trouble, and a middle-aged Latin uncle with deep eye bags and a strange-looking man was entangled in her.


    "Miss Johnson." Benicio del Toro brushed his hair coolly, and followed Scarlett Johansson: "Can I invite you to have a drink?"


    Scarlett Johansson did not give any good face, and said as he walked: "Sorry, I don''t know how to drink, I''m less than 21 years old, what is your intention to invite me to drink?


    Benicio del Toro was stunned. Scarlett Johansson saw Ronan and quickly quickened his pace: "Ronan, I''m here."


    Ronan came to Scarlett Johansson and looked at the Latino. Scarlett Johansson immediately took Ronan''s arms tightly.


    Seeing Ronan, looking at Scarlett Johansson again, Benicio del Toro suddenly realized, and immediately said: "Sorry, Miss Johnson, Mr. Anderson, I was abrupt."


    Ronan didn''t speak, just nodded slightly.


    Benicio del Toro knew everyone to provoke and who could not provoke, so he disappeared quickly.


    Luo Nan walked to the entrance of the banquet hall: "Let''s go back."


    Scarlett Johansson followed, but said: "Does the presidential suite here have a dedicated elevator?"


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "There is an elevator."

 Chapter 585： Stubbornly die

    In a small building in the Santa Monica business district, Mel Gibson walked into his office and nodded to the long-awaited agent Cameron Sloan.


    "Morning, Mel." Cameron Sloan took the initiative to say hello.


    Mel Gibson pulled back his chair, sat down in front of the desk, and asked, "Karen, came here so early?"


    Cameron Sloan quickly replied: "I communicated with Embassy Pictures two days ago, and Embassy Pictures officially responded this morning."


    This is related to the distribution of the huge income of "The Passion of the Christ". Mel Gibson attached great importance to it and asked closely: "Has Embassy Pictures promised our terms?"


    As a highly educated agent, Cameron Sloan has a clear-headed mind. Even under the pressure of Mel Gibson, he made a request to the Embassy Pictures, but he still didn''t want the relationship between the two parties to be completely broken.


    He said more tactfully: "The Embassy Pictures showed respect to you and made concessions on the basis of the contract signed by both parties."


    Mel Gibson was impatient to listen to these nonsense that he thought, and waved his arm hard: "Just tell the point!"


    Cameron Sloan knew about Mel Gibson and was a little helpless. He had no choice but to say: "The response from Embassy Pictures to me is that they will pay you $2 million in bonuses after the "Passion of the Christ" is released from North America. In addition, the male and female protagonists will each have a $500,000 bonus.


    "What about the later division?" Mel Gibson''s face was not very good.


    "They didn''t mention it." Cameron Sloan said quickly: "I specifically asked, and the answer from Embassy Pictures is that the subsequent share is subject to the contract signed by both parties."


    Of course Mel Gibson could understand the meaning of this, and frowned and asked, "There is no room for negotiation?"


    Cameron Sloan sighed lightly and said: "The attitude of Embassy Pictures is very firm!"


    Mel Gibson was directly smirked: "$2 million in bonus? Embassy Pictures is so generous. "Passion of the Christ" has been opened in the UK this weekend, and the box office in three days exceeded 10 million US dollars! This so-called bonus , Are they embarrassed to say it?"


    Cameron Sloan did not rush to answer.


    Mel Gibson''s words obviously haven''t finished: "Who do they think I am? Do they think Mel Gibson is a tramp in the slum? You can send it away with just a little money, and be grateful to Dade?"


    "Listen to me, Mel." Cameron Sloan still wanted to persuade: "In the contract we signed with Embassy Pictures, there is neither a share clause nor a description of box office bonuses. Embassy Pictures..."


    Mel Gibson''s voice suddenly increased: "Karen, are you my agent or the manager of Embassy Pictures'' owner Ronan Anderson?"


    Cameron Sloan could only swallow the rest of the story, and then said: "Meer, I have no other meaning, but I don''t want our relationship with Relativity Entertainment Group to deteriorate."


    Who is Mel Gibson, directly said: "Our relationship with Relativity Entertainment depends on the attitude of Embassy Pictures."


    Speaking of this, Cameron Sloan saw it clearly, and couldn''t persuade Mel Gibson at all. He simply stopped trying to persuade him and asked, "What shall we do next?"


    Mel Gibson thought of the ever-increasing box office numbers of "The Passion of the Christ", and then thought that he could only earn less than ten million dollars in profit, and he did not hesitate to say: "You contact the lawyer and find a reasonable reason to deny the validity of the contract Sex, if Embassy Pictures refuses to make concessions, they will be sued directly!"


    Cameron Sloan knew that Mel Gibson''s decision could not be changed, and stood up and said, "I will do it now."


    Mel Gibson waved his hand casually.


    Out of this office, Cameron Sloan shook his head secretly as he walked. Mel Gibson has offended many people. If this goes on, he will also offend the newly developed powerful forces like Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment. .


    Even if Mel Gibson has a few **** friends, won''t it make enemies everywhere if things go on like this?


    Mel Gibson still has value. Those companies or people who offended may not be accounted for for the value of Mel Gibson for the time being, but when the value fades and trouble again, Mel Gibson What kind of situation will it face?


    Cameron Sloan shivered suddenly. As an agent, he knew too much about Mel Gibson''s popularity and various grievances. Apart from a few **** friends such as Stallone and the Downey family, I''m afraid that when Mel Gibson falls, others will rush over and kick him a few times and make him fall completely on the street.


    This situation is completely predictable, and it may happen in a few years. Cameron Sloan feels that while serving Mel Gibson and gaining his own value, he should also prepare in advance.


    At that time, of course, it will not be against the entire Hollywood, but to find a way to ensure its own interests.


    Cameron Sloan found out that Mel Gibson was rushing on the road to death and never looked back.


    As an agent, I should persuade Mel Gibson to make the best choice, but can someone like Mel Gibson be able to persuade him?


    After the Oscars ceremony, "Lost in Tokyo", which had already been removed from the theater, took advantage of the momentum of the two Oscars, and naturally returned to the theater and began its second screening.


    However, there are not many theaters showing, only 635.


    But being able to return to the theater shows that "Lost in Tokyo" is the winner of the Oscar.


    Although Sophia Coppola only won one award for best original screenplay, the first American female director nominated for an Oscar has attracted attention even more than Scarlett Johansson''s best supporting actress.


    With attention, the film can generate box office.


    On the first weekend after its re-release, "Lost in Tokyo" carried the power of the Oscar-winning film and received $3.15 million from the theater.


    This achievement is not too high in many Oscar-winning films, it can only be said to be a medium level.


    The biggest gain from the Oscar effect was the number one winner, "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King". After the first weekend of the Oscars, this movie, which is still being screened, rebounded by 239% at the weekend box office and collected 8.31 million. Dollar.


    The film''s North American gross box office also exceeded 370 million U.S. dollars, making it the first North American box office champion in 2003.


    The hottest candidate for the 2004 box office title is "The Passion of the Christ". Although there is no Oscar effect bonus, this film has a very stable trend. The third weekend fell by less than 40% compared with the previous weekend, and won 32.13 million. Dollar.


    Counting the workday¡¯s gains, the total North American box office of the "Passion of the Christ" has reached 285.47 million US dollars.


    The North American box office over 300 million is just next weekend.


    "The Passion of the Christ" also achieved three consecutive box office titles on the North American box office rankings.


    In addition, this film has been shown in theaters in more overseas countries and regions. The controversy caused by North America has spread to the entire Western world. The influence of **** and the Bible is huge, coupled with the effect of the big sales in North America, " "The Passion of the Christ" has caused as much popularity overseas as in North America.


    In Australia, he received 5.89 million U.S. dollars in the first weekend, setting a record for the opening of Australian R-rated films.


    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the city of God, "The Passion of the Christ" caused a sensation as much as that of "Titanic". The Brazilian box office of $7.89 million in the first weekend is also a manifestation of the market''s popularity.


    In markets like Mexico, Germany, France, and Italy, the box office of the premiere weekend of "Passion of the Christ" all exceeded 4 million U.S. dollars.


    "The Passion of the Christ" overseas box office reached 48.21 million US dollars in the first week.


    Of course, the film''s response in some overseas countries is average, such as the Korean market box office is very average.


    Other places, such as Israel, not only publicly protested the film, but also refused to introduce it.


    When it comes to psychological sensitivity, Jews even surpass their neighbors.


    However, film companies in Arab countries actively contacted Embassy Pictures and introduced "The Passion of the Christ". For example, the UAE will start showing the film from mid-March.


    In the eyes of the local tyrants, the money spent on introducing films is not a problem, but the films that old neighbors protested must be brought over to see, not for others, even if it is just a blockage, it is worth it.


    The relationship between the two is complicated. In fact, we can also see one or two from the movie side. There are too many degraded movies in Hollywood. After the cooperation between Shahai Entertainment and Abu Dhabi, the positive image of the latter almost completely disappeared from Hollywood movies. .


    After 9/11, more and more villains began to appear.


    In some ways, this is also a kind of political correctness in Hollywood. Even Ronan would not make films like "Human Removal Project 1" after 9/11.


    By mid-March, the second film "Underworld 2" released by Embassy Pictures was officially released because the first weekend of this summer file was Universal Pictures'' super giant "Van Helsing", in order to avoid women For the collateral risks that the protagonist may have, Ronan specifically asked Embassy Pictures to release "Underworld 2" in the spring.


    In this way, even if "Van Helsing" hits the street as before, Kate Beckinsale incurs a lot of bad reviews, it will not affect the market response of "Underworld 2" too much.


    Two years ago, "Underworld" achieved box office success and attracted many fans. The subsequent TV broadcast and video tape DVD market also cultivated a large audience, all of which brought a wider box office to "Underworld 2" basis.


    The publicity and distribution capabilities of Embassy Pictures are also better than they were two years ago, winning over 3,300 theaters for this film.


    On the first weekend of its release, "Underworld 2" was tight for US$35.67 million in North America, which already exceeded the production cost.


    Although limited by the not-so-good reputation, it is very difficult for the North American box office to exceed 100 million, but it is not difficult to rely on the North American box office to recover all the investment.

 Chapter 586： William from England

    Many movies in Hollywood are not particularly good at the box office, and they can often create a lot of performance in the offline rental market. "Underworld" is such a film. "Resident Evil 2: Revelation" released next month can also be classified. Into this ranks.


    Both "Underworld" and "Resident Evil" have entered the top 30 North American film rental charts in the past year. Excluding channel dealers'' share, Relativity Entertainment''s offline rental and sales revenues all exceed 10 million. Dollar.


    Since the box office revenue has already offset the production costs of the two films, these can be regarded as film profits.


    After entering the new century, although the total annual box office revenue in North America has been increasing, this is more due to the increase in ticket prices. The total number of people who enter the cinema each year has shown a downward trend. In the times, there are really too many channels to watch movies, and the viewing effect is not bad.


    The offline market is becoming more and more important.


    The DVD order for "Underworld 2" has already been placed on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Thanks to the technological update, the continuous increase in orders for Relativity Entertainment and the intensified competition among the same industry there, the cost of a single DVD has been lowered by Relativity Entertainment It''s less than one dollar.


    When these genuine DVD discs arrive in North America or other markets, the minimum price per single disc is also 16 US dollars, like the North American market, it is basically not less than 19 US dollars.


    Excluding the cost of distribution from the channel business, for every disc sold in North America, Relativity Entertainment can make a profit of nearly $10.


    Similarly, the DVD profits of other film companies are also very high.


    As a result, many movies are shown in theaters, in addition to grabbing the box office as much as possible, but also taking on the heavy responsibility of DVD promotion.


    The low-cost series of films can continue to be filmed, the offline market revenue is the key.


    The box office of "Underworld 2" exploded in the first weekend, quickly consuming the audience base accumulated by "Underworld". By the second weekend, the box office plummeted by more than 60%, and the box office dropped directly to 14.1 million US dollars in three days.


    For this type of film, it''s too difficult to get strong at the box office.


    Although it was released for ten days, the North American box office of "Underworld 2" reached 57.88 million US dollars, but the violent trend has made the film lose the possibility of the North American box office exceeding 100 million.


    Because the film does not have a high publicity investment, it is not difficult to recover the cost through the North American box office.


    It was also this weekend that the theater effect of "Lost in Tokyo" after receiving the Oscars was short-lived and was officially released from North American theaters. The North American box office finally stopped at the figure of $66.58 million.


    Since getting the Oscar nomination, Embassy Pictures has also released "Lost in Tokyo" on multiple overseas film markets, with a cumulative overseas box office of more than 35 million US dollars.


    This typical niche literary film has a global box office total of more than 100 million US dollars.


    Thanks to the Oscar effect, more overseas markets have decided to introduce "Lost Tokyo".


    The global gross box office of this film is expected to reach about 130 million US dollars.


    With Oscars, the North American first-round TV broadcast rights of "Lost Tokyo" sold for $5 million.


    Including the later offline release costs, Relativity Entertainment has invested a total of 15 million US dollars on "Lost Tokyo", with an expected profit margin of more than 200%.


    Once low-cost movies break out, the profit margins are often amazing.


    Another movie with an inevitably amazing profit margin is "The Passion of the Lord".


    The film¡¯s weekend decline has been controlled within 40%. After taking another US$19.9 million this week, the North American box office rose to US$321.1 million.


    Coupled with the continued expansion of box office revenue from overseas screenings, the global box office of "Passion of the Christ" has reached US$451.23 million.


    In the movie released in 2004, "The Passion of the Christ" temporarily sat on the top of the throne.


    But it is not easy to become the annual box office champion. In the summer file that will kick off in more than a month, many popular films have gathered, such as "Shrek 2" by DreamWorks Animation Studios and "Shrek 2" by Warner Bros. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, "Spider-Man 2" by Sony Columbia Pictures.


    The power of these sequels or film adaptations cannot be underestimated.


    In mid-March, there was good news from George Clint that Shahai Entertainment and Meryl Streep formally signed a cooperation agreement. Meryl Streep, with a total of 11 million U.S. dollars, and Shahai Entertainment signed a contract for two films, "Mamma Mia" and "The Devil Wearing Prada".


    Meryl Streep¡¯s salary over the years is as stable as her performance in the film, staying at around $5 million from the mid to late 1990s to the present.


    Compared to Meryl Streep''s huge name, the pay seems a bit low.


    In fact, most of Meryl Streep''s fame comes from performance awards, and she does not have many outstanding performances in commercial appeal.


    Anne Hathaway will also cooperate with Shahai Entertainment again as the heroine of "The Devil Wearing Prada".


    As a producer, Lindsay Bill submitted a screened list of directors to Ronan. After seeing the resumes of several directors, and after the actual interview, he finally selected David recommended by Tom Hanks. -Frankl.


    The director has been working hard in the TV drama industry before. He has served as a director in "City", "Brothers" and "Star Companion" successively, and collaborated with Tom Hanks in two miniseries "Brothers" and "Star Companion".


    Needless to say, the former is a successful example of miniseries, but because of the category, it is not very convincing to face films like "The Devil Wearing Prada".


    Ronan can fancy David Frankel mainly because he has directed "Star Companion" and "City" and is very good at themes such as girls and cities.


    This miniseries and "The Devil Wearing Prada" can be classified into the same category.


    In addition, the crew has begun to talk about advertising sponsorship with many famous brands, including Prada, Apple Computer, Chanel handbags, Motorola mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz cars and Tiffany jewelry.


    If an agreement can be reached, not to mention the cost of advertising sponsorship, the filming equipment provided for the crew alone can save millions of dollars.


    This film must be a great gathering of luxury goods.


    "I used to envy the producer''s power."


    In the office of Shahai Entertainment, Lindsay Bill took off his glasses and said to Ronan while relaxing: "Now I realize that there is much power and responsibility. This job is much harder than a simple screenwriter. ."


    Ronan passed on some of his own experience: "The daily work is handed over to the production manager."


    Lindsay Bill said: "It''s my first time as an executive producer. I need to accumulate experience and become familiar with the work of the producer as soon as possible."


    Ronan nodded: "You can grasp the details yourself."


    Nowadays, Shahai Entertainment has focused on training four producers. They are Andrie, the first production manager to cooperate with Ronan, and Jessica Felton, who was developed by an editor, has just stepped into the producer¡¯s threshold. Lindsay Bill, and George Clint in full control of the overall situation.


    In addition, there are Chris Reynard, the producer of the animation department, and Sanda Remus, the TV series.


    As Relativity Entertainment produces more than ten projects each year, Ronan can only manage the general direction, and the specific work of the crew must be handled by someone who can trust him.


    Lindsay Bill added: "Anna Wintour''s assistant contacted me some time ago."


    Ronan asked, "What do they want to do?"


    Lindsay Bill said directly: "They hope that the script can conform to the real situation and not affect Anna Wintour''s reputation."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Strong women and workaholics are not negative images. Follow your script."


    Hearing this, Lindsay Bill gained confidence. The two chatted for a while, and her topic turned to another project: "I wrote an outline and a section on the information provided by Lydia Hirst. The script of one episode, I will send it to your mailbox afterwards, and you can take a look."


    "Okay." Ronan replied, "You have mastered the working rhythm of the two projects and don''t affect each other."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and said, "No problem." She then asked, "Ronan, this project has no name yet. Do you have any suggestions?"


    Ronan thought about it, and said without hesitation: "Call it "Gossip Girl."


    ""Gossip Girl"?" Lindsay Bill nodded slowly: "This name is good, it echoes the content."


    Ronan urged: "This TV drama project is not in a hurry. After you finish the preparations for "The Devil Wearing Prada", it will not be too late to move forward."


    Lindsay Bill said, "I understand."


    Ronan glanced at his watch, stood up and said, "Come here today." As he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered another thing: "I will host a party at home on the weekend to entertain William from England. You have Time can come and participate."


    Lindsay Bill thought about the schedule and declined: "I''m going to negotiate with Mercedes-Benz and Prada the day after tomorrow. I don''t have time on the weekend."


    Ronan didn''t force it, and left Lindsay Bill''s office.


    William came to North America from the UK two days ago as the chairman of the FA Currently in New York, he will come to Los Angeles on weekends. Ronan plans to hold a banquet at home to welcome William and his party.


    He has sent out invitations to friends including Tom Cruise and Will Smith.


    In addition, some executives from Relativity Entertainment are also invited.


    Because following William, there are officials from the FA.


    In any case, William once hosted him in the UK, even from the perspective of courtesy, he should have said something.


    For this banquet, Ronan has asked the housekeeper Nikia to make preparations in advance. The manor should be cleaned, the trees should be pruned, and a high-end service company has been hired to do party planning.


    On Saturday night, the future world was brightly lit. Starting from the sun turning to the west, famous people arrived at the manor one after another, and the security of the manor rose by more than two levels.


    Even the Beverly City Police Department, which said hello in advance, also sent more patrol vehicles here.

 Chapter 587： Gold League

    In the luxurious and elegant banquet hall, Netflix''s CEO Mark Randolph greeted William with a few words of greeting under Ronan''s introduction, and quickly left the crowd to find his goal.


    He had communicated with Ronan yesterday, and he came tonight not to see the prince, but to have his own mission.


    Mark Randolph quickly found the operating officer of the Premier League, Blanc Smith.


    "Hello, Mr. Smith." Mark Randolph greeted with a smile, "I''m Mark Randolph from Netflix."


    Blank Smith also smiled back: "Hello, Mr. Randolph. Mr. Anderson just introduced us."


    The two exchanged greetings and toasted again, and Mark Randolph turned to the topic: "I watched Mr. Smith''s press conference in New York. You came to North America this time, and you also shoulder the heavy responsibility of promoting the Premier League?"


    Blanc-Smith moved in his heart and said: "North America is a very vast market and there is a lot to do." His voice suddenly changed: "Mr. Randolph is also interested in the Premier League?"


    Mark Randolph said: "As long as time permits, I will watch several Premier League games every weekend."


    Blank Smith took two glasses of champagne from the passing waiter and gave one of them to Mark Randolph, saying: "If North America can have more fans like Mr. Randolph, the promotion of the Premier League will Much easier."


    Mark Randolph nodded slightly and said: "The most popular sport here is American football. Although many people like football, the audience is limited."


    Blanc-Smith knew that the other party was telling the truth. Compared to most parts of the world, North America is a veritable football desert. He immediately said with a smile: "So, we want to unite people in North America who like football. Promote the Premier League together."


    Mark Randolph said: "Netflix is ??willing to cooperate with the Premier League to promote."


    "That couldn''t be better." Blank Smith smiled very sincerely: "Mr. Randolph, is Netflix willing to become a sponsor of the Premier League?"


    Talking about cooperation, of course, we must pay real money, otherwise, what is the meaning of cooperation?


    Mark Randolph didn''t take Blank Smith''s words at all. Instead, he said: "Professional sports leagues promote the primary media. Which media in North America do you have cooperation with?"


    Blanc-Smith thought about it briefly and said: "The Premier League and ESPN are a strategic partnership. ESPN is fully responsible for the TV promotion and broadcasting of the Premier League..."


    Mark Randolph asked immediately: "What about the Internet?"


    Blank-Smith said: "On the Internet, we have a partnership with Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sports has the right to report on the Premier League."


    "What about the live webcast?" Mark Randolph asked directly.


    Blanc-Smith froze for a moment. For the more traditional English football industry, live broadcast of online matches is a relatively new business. Although there have been considerations in this regard, it has not been implemented.


    Mark Randolph glanced at Blank Smith and immediately said: "The Netflix website has the largest Internet video service in the United States, with more than 15 million users, and has done Internet videos for multiple events, including boxing events. Live, Netflix can broadcast Premier League matches over the Internet."


    Blank Smith has the conservative side of the British. He hesitated and said: "Football matches are broadcast live on the Internet. We haven''t actually operated it."


    "Internet users are getting younger, representing the future." Mark Randolph said simply: "The Premier League needs to attract more young audiences if it wants to be prosperous."


    He smiled: ¡°According to Netflix¡¯s statistics, even without your authorization, many websites in North America have pirated ESPN¡¯s live TV signals for profit-seeking. Instead of letting this piece of copyright be lost, why don¡¯t you? How about working with Netflix? We have the largest Internet video business in the United States and the world."


    Blank-Smith was moved, and said, "We will discuss this internally. Please wait a while and I will give Netflix an official reply."


    While saying these words, Blanc-Smith is also considering corresponding issues. The live broadcast contract with ESPN was signed a few years ago. At that time, there was no clear concept of Internet video live broadcast. The contract between the two parties was limited to traditional TV and There are no provisions on Internet copyrights for live radio.


    It seems to have a certain operability.


    This can not only increase the revenue of the Premier League, but also promote the Premier League brand through the Internet, killing two birds with one stone.


    Moreover, the 15 million user video website has a very wide audience.


    Here, Mark Randolph is discussing with Blanc Smith about the copyright of the Premier League live broadcast.


    On the other side, after Will Smith and Tom Cruise chatted with William about Diana''s past, the new chairman of the FA also chatted with Ronan about football and the Premier League.


    "The Premier League is one of the five major leagues in Europe." William came to North America this time. Although he came to North America in his personal capacity, he has actually been promoting the Premier League. He has a sense of responsibility in his position: "Ronan, Will, Tom, I dare not say that the level of the Premier League is the highest in Europe, but the commercial brand value of the Premier League is definitely the first of all professional football leagues in the world. From a business perspective, investing in the Premier League is worth the money."


    Will Smith doesn''t know much about football, he just listened and didn''t say a word.


    Tom Cruise watched some of the Premier League and suddenly said: "David Beckham has left the Premier League to join Spain''s Real Madrid, which will reduce the appeal of the Premier League."


    Ronan vaguely read related reports. After the famous Flying Boots incident, Ferguson and Beckham turned against each other, and the latter left Manchester United for Spain.


    But last summer, Ferguson found a new number seven for Manchester United. A fancy teenager named Cristiano Ronaldo came to Manchester from Portugal.


    No one can imagine what changes the Portuguese, who is fancy Huli and can only take the ball with his head, will bring to the world football in the future.


    In less than a few years, football is first double pride, and then others.


    William said at this time: "David''s departure is a pity, but the value of the Premier League is not determined by one person, but the brand value of the entire league."


    Ronan answered: "So, you are not only promoting the Premier League this time, but also looking for business investment?"


    William smiled: "That''s it. Some of the Premier League sponsors have expired, and we are looking for new commercial sponsorship." He is very direct: "Business investment is the key to the development of modern professional football, and business is the driving force for the development of football. Without commercialized operations, the Premier League would never have the current situation. Modern football can no longer be separated from business. After I have read a number of data, the organizers have conducted some analysis. As long as we continue to promote the commercialization of the Premier League, the Premier League¡¯s The brand value can far exceed other European leagues in the next few years."


    Ronan slowly nodded: "Indeed, modern football and business are inseparable. Football has become the world''s number one sport. It is not only a choice for professional sports and spectators, but also for business."


    Commercial football is a product driven by the trend of development and is inevitable.


    It can even be said that David Beckham is an excellent manufacturing under commercial football.


    William said: "Ronan, Tom, are you interested in investing in the Premier League?"


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "I don''t have the strength to play football."


    Ronan shook his head: "I''m not interested in being a sponsor. Frankly speaking, I run a film company, and the company''s brand doesn''t have a great influence on film production."


    William said: "Last time in London, didn''t you say you were interested in football clubs?"


    In the past two years, the Premier League has frequently seen huge fund acquisitions. Although it has caused huge controversy, from a development perspective, foreign funds have revitalized the almost dead-water Premier League. The controversy has brought about the attention of global media and fans. With the injection of large sums of money, the Premier League and Premier League clubs have attracted more attention from the world.


    The power of money is strongly promoting the rapid development of the Premier League.


    "Now, many rich people all over the world have come to England." William himself may not have this ability, but the team behind him is making suggestions and creating momentum for him: "They are all proud of owning a Premier League football club."


    Ronan said with a smile: "I have always been interested in the Premier League and this has never changed."


    William said: "It''s better to buy a club together with Tom. Ronan, you have financial strength; Tom, your reputation will win the support of fans."


    As soon as these words came out, Ronan and Tom Cruise looked at each other tacitly, feeling the same, and the prince was not a display.


    Tom Cruise plus the Premier League, the effect can be imagined.


    Ronan took another look at Tom Cruise, and saw that Tom Cruise clicked his chin to his side and said: "William, the acquisition of Premier League clubs with foreign funds is easy to produce In the past few years, when the Abu Dhabi consortium competed with Murdoch''s News Corporation for the Manchester United club, it not only triggered protests from fans and the media, but the FA also directly stopped the deal."


    "That was before." William said with a smile: "The current Premier League is an open professional football league. We welcome investors from any country and region in the world."


    Ronan did not continue this topic, but said: "You, the chairman of the FA, are very dedicated."


    William laughed: "Since we are in this position, we must have to do some work, and we must not waste resources, otherwise the public should blame us again."


    Including Will Smith, all four laughed.


    The banquet that night was very successful. In the words of the other side of the Pacific, it was a home away from home. On the third day after the banquet, William left Los Angeles.


    A vice president of Netflix''s video business then led the team to London to discuss matters related to the Internet copyright of the Premier League.

 Chapter 588： Interests moving

    "It''s not difficult to buy a professional football team, it''s a rare investment in the future."


    In the reception room of Relativity Entertainment, Tom Cruise took the coffee from Connie, said thank you, and looked at Ronan on the opposite side: "I know something about the Premier League. All teams are losing money. This is all a money game."


    Will Smith, who crossed his legs, answered: "People who can afford to play professional sports clubs are not ordinary rich people."


    Ronan understood the concerns of the two people and said: "Tom and Will, we jointly funded the acquisition. Even the top clubs in the Premier League will be shared among everyone, and the funds will not be much, and I will mainly fund them. As for the operation In fact, some football clubs can make a profit."


    Will Smith is a football layman and doesn''t know much about the situation, but he rushed to Ronan when he heard Ronan''s call, out of trust in Ronan.


    Tom Cruise is different. He has a connection with David Beckham. Hearing Ronan''s words, he immediately asked: "Ronan, listen to what you mean, the acquisition target is..."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "Yes, that''s it."


    "It''s not easy." Tom Cruise said seriously: "This is one of the top clubs in the Premier League. We are outsiders. If we really want to buy, fans may be crazy against it."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s not as difficult as you think. Your two''s reputation is persuasive."


    Will Smith spread his hand and said helplessly: "What are you talking about, why don''t I understand?"


    Tom Cruise said half-jokingly: "Because we are guarding you. Will, you are a big mouth, if you say it, there is no secret."


    Will Smith distinguished: "Am I that unreliable?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Unless you join in."


    "I don''t understand football or the Premier League." Will Smith looked solemnly: "But I know you, Ronan, and I believe you. So, I count this."


    Ronan said: "Don''t trust me blindly." He still simply analyzed: "Our target club has self-hematopoietic ability, and its annual revenue is enough to cover expenditure, and there is even a balance. So as long as the acquisition is completed, there is no need We invest money in daily operations."


    Will Smith nodded slightly, and Tom Cruiseno was thoughtful.


    "You two have a huge reputation all over the world, which can reduce the resistance of fans." Ronan added: "Nowadays, the currency depreciation is extremely fast, and the value of Premier League clubs will rise rapidly with the development of commercial football. It is also a channel to realize asset preservation."


    "An acquisition requires a lot of money?" Will Smith asked a key question.


    Tom Cruise said: "Of course Ronan is the main fund to raise, and we should be a minority shareholder."


    Will Smith nodded and said, "That''s good, my cash flow is not abundant."


    Ronan said: "Funding can be solved by loans, so you don''t need to occupy your cash flow for the time being."


    Neither Tom Cruise nor Will Smith had any objection. The former asked: "When will we start?"


    Ronan replied: "One of Netflix''s teams has already gone to the UK. They will do preliminary work and are also looking for a suitable operation team. We will wait until the end of the Premier League season and officially announce the news."


    "Good." Will Smith has always had confidence in Ronan.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith are also very busy people, and they didn''t wait much for entertainment in the theory of relativity. After discussing this matter, they left one after another.


    Ronan had just returned to the office when Connie knocked on the door and walked in.


    With a serious face, she said quickly: "I just received the news from Embassy Pictures that Mel-Gibson¡¯s Aiken Pictures Company used the producer¡¯s contract fraud from the distributor¡¯s Embassy Pictures as a reason. The distribution of the proceeds of "The Passion" is formally filed in the Los Angeles District Court."


    "The benefits are touching." Ronan said slowly: "Mel Gibson is jealous of our income."


    This was clear at a glance, and Connie naturally knew, and said: ¡°Aiken Pictures¡¯ lawyer¡¯s letter has been sent to Embassy Pictures, and they demanded that Embassy Pictures pay the filmmakers the due box office share and post-offline distribution in accordance with industry practices. Revenue sharing."


    Ronan shook his head: "Industry practice?"


    If industry practices can be applied in every case, what should the law and contract do?


    Connie said at this time: "Mel Gibson''s agent has contacted Embassy Pictures in private, hoping that Embassy Pictures will make more concessions to reach a settlement."


    Ronan said without hesitation: "Notify Lawyer Dinah and let her and her team respond to the suit. I specifically emphasized that the whole process of negotiation and signing of the agreement must be recorded, and Garcia can obtain the recording and copy the recording. , Leave a copy for Netflix, if Mel Gibson is stubborn to the end, open it on the Internet..."


    He was a little cold: "Since there is a legal action, the Embassy Pictures will accompany it to the end, and it is not allowed to settle with Mel Gibson outside court."


    Connie remembered in her heart: "I''ll tell you now."


    Ronan added: "Remember to tell Garcia that if Embassy Pictures takes a step back in "The Passion of the Christ", there will be countless studios approaching two steps later."


    Embassy Pictures bought out the film and lost the money. Seeing the box office boom, I wanted to come over and take a bite. How could there be such a good thing in this world?


    Originally, Ronan didn''t want to be dead. After all, the big sellers also contributed to the film, so he specially prepared a bonus.


    But once a person''s greed appears, it is difficult to satisfy it.


    Obviously, in the face of the high income of "The Passion of the Christ", even people like Mel Gibson who have really seen the world will inevitably lose their mentality.


    And it¡¯s not just Mel Gibson who is out of balance, but also the screenwriter of The Passion.


    There are two signed screenwriters for this film, Benedict Fitzgerald and Mel Gibson.


    On the second day after Mel Gibson sued Embassy Pictures, Benedict Fitzgerald filed a lawsuit against both Mel Gibson and Embassy Pictures in Los Angeles District Court.


    Benedict Fitzgerald claimed that as early as 2001, when he accepted Mel Gibson¡¯s invitation to create the script for "The Passion of the Christ", Mel Gibson promised him that he was the only screenwriter of the film. And all the screenwriters'' income and the corresponding film screenwriter''s share of the industry union are all owned by him, and Mel Gibson promised not to take any money.


    With this shot, Benedict Fitzgerald devoted all his efforts to writing scripts in the next few years, and was willing to share "script ownership" with Mel Gibson.


    Benedict Fitzgerald believes that Mel Gibson, the big star, crossed the river and broke the bridge and failed to fulfill his original promise. Not only did he add his own signature to the screenwriter column, but also took away more than half of the project''s screenwriter compensation.


    Therefore, Benedict-Fitzgerald accused Mel Gibson of breaching the contract and committing fraud, demanding him to pay 5 million U.S. dollars, and the Embassy Pictures was not allowed to pay Mel Gibson the post-scripting share as stipulated by the industry union. All shares belong to him.


    The screenwriter¡¯s share of the screenwriter¡¯s rigidly stipulated by the screenwriters¡¯ union is very low, and it¡¯s not much money in other films, but the box office of "Passion of the Christ" is so big that the offline income is expected in the future, and this part of the share may be as high as millions of dollars .


    There will always be a lot of troubles in all the super selling movies, and "The Passion of the Christ" is no exception.


    In many movies, unrelated people jump out to share cakes. In this movie project, people who are directly related to the movie come out.


    In any case, these are troublesome things and will inevitably involve a small part of the energy of Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment.


    Benedict Fitzgerald is a registered screenwriter of the Screenwriters Guild. Hollywood¡¯s trade unions have never been a display, and it is also one of the most troublesome existences for management. Moreover, Benedict-Fitzgerald is not a malicious lawsuit. Also came up with the initial agreement with Mel Gibson.


    With the emergence of this lawsuit, not only Mel Gibson was in trouble, but Embassy Pictures was also involved. Because the screenwriters union directly intervened, the Embassy Pictures needed to cooperate with the investigations of the screenwriters union.


    The involvement of the labor union will complicate simpler things, and Garcia Rodriguez, the head of Embassy Pictures, also has a headache.


    Ronan smelled something else.


    "We have had a lot of trouble recently."


    In the office, Ronan looked at Garcia and Robert Iger: "First there was the headhunting incident, and then some theater companies rejected "The Passion of the Christ". Now there are two more lawsuits triggered by interests. Are there any links between them."


    Garcia Rodriguez has already aroused vigilance, and said: "There is always a feeling that some forces are targeting us. There is no evidence to show that, but they feel that it is real."


    Robert Iger said: "On the surface, these two things are normal recently. The super high income of "Passion" has caused the producers and screenwriters to be jealous, but considering our current situation, it is necessary to consider the worst~ www.novelhall.com~ Ronan tapped his finger lightly: "In the next few years, we will develop rapidly, but the situation will be even more difficult. Not everyone wants to see Relativity Entertainment become a first-rate company. "


    He directly concluded: "Regardless of whether these two events are accidental or whether there are other connections behind them, we should not treat them as mere litigation cases."


    Robert Iger said: "How do you say Mel Gibson, arrogant, arrogant, and grumpy. It''s hard to tell if he was considered a gun."


    Garcia Rodriguez took the conversation: "Embassy Pictures and Mel Gibson had a buyout negotiation for "The Passion of the Christ". I am more familiar with Aiken Pictures and the people around him. Check out the situation from the side."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Robert Iger reminded: "Ronan, with the strength of relativity entertainment alone, it is impossible to deal with Hollywood''s top power at the same time. We also need allies."


    Ronan said, "I understand."

 Chapter 589： Why not

    In the morning sunlight, Michael Eisner walked into the Disney headquarters building and came to the president''s elevator room. He saw Cook Dick opening the elevator door and quickly followed in.


    There were only two people in the elevator. Cook Dick and Michael Eisner greeted them and talked about some secret things: "Mel Gibson filed a lawsuit against Embassy Pictures two days ago."


    This is what they pushed behind. Michael Eisner also paid attention and said: "I know, this guy is like a man, he should fight for him."


    Cook Dick said: "It is estimated that Mel Gibson will be difficult to win."


    Michael Eisner didn''t care at all: "We just added a bit of trouble to Relativity Entertainment, don''t let them develop too fast and smoothly." He turned to ask: "How are Relativity Entertainment and Robert Anderson going to deal with it?"


    Cook Dick shook his head: "I am not very clear, but from the standpoint of the film company, Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson should have a strong stand."


    They are all engaged in movie entertainment companies. The reason is not difficult to understand. Michael Eisner nodded slightly and said: "It''s okay to let them rush for a while. If they let a new company like them develop freely, they must ride on Disney. On it."


    The elevator reached the top floor at this time. Cook Dick and other Michael Eisner got out of the elevator and hurriedly followed up. He said as he walked: "The trouble of relativity entertainment is a lot now." Zgerald sued Mel Gibson and Embassy Pictures."


    Michael Eisner frowned and asked, "You made it?"


    "No." Cook Dick shook his head directly: "We are cooperating with Mel Gibson on "Apocalypse", how can people encourage Benedict Fitzgerald to sue Mel Gibson? This is not asking for it. Trouble?"


    He briefly talked about the relevant situation he knew, especially the involvement of the screenwriters union.


    Michael Eisner thought more about it: "Interestingly, this is the purely spontaneous behavior of the screenwriter? It doesn''t look like it, and I don''t know who is behind it. We actually counted us and Embassy Pictures."


    Cook Dick paused and realized that this is what happened. Benedict Fitzgerald would not only bring embassy pictures into the circle, but would also cause trouble to Disney, which is cooperating with Mel Gibson, because of the lawsuit. .


    "It''s probably a few others." Cook Dick guessed roughly.


    Michael Eisner also thinks so: "The possibility is very high. Let me help Mel Gibson. Don''t drag down the movie project with us because of this."


    Several other big companies, seeing opportunities to suppress relativity entertainment, may not help but make a move. By the way, they can cause some trouble to their old rival Disney. Why not do it?


    Just like Disney instigating Mel Gibson through side-by-side hits, this doesn''t need to be done too much, it''s completely easy.


    Michael Eisner walked toward the office, and Roy Disney just came out of the office as he passed by.


    The two walked face to face.


    Neither Michael Eisner nor Roy Disney looked squinted, as if there was only space on the opposite side, and each other did not exist. They just passed by.


    In the past, the two of them were able to maintain their surface peace, but they completely tore their faces last year.


    When Roy Disney came to the elevator, his expression became a bit gloomy. Michael Eisner was the professional manager he personally invited back in the early 1980s. It was also Michael Eisner who took Disney from a simple studio. It has developed into today''s entertainment media group, but it is also Michael Eisner, who constantly uses his power to dilute the shares of the Disney family, resulting in Disney no longer being the Disney of the Disney family.


    Even Michael Eisner wants to drive the only executive of the Disney family from Walt Disney.


    The contradiction between the two parties cannot be reconciled. This is a fight in which either you get out or I retreat.


    Ronan met Tom Hanks in the office of Pretone Pictures.


    "You look thinner." Ronan shook hands with Tom Hanks. "His hair has grown too."


    Tom Hanks smiled honestly and said: "The movie has already begun preparations. I have to move closer to the character in appearance, so I lose weight while growing my hair."


    Ronan looked at the new look of Tom Hanks, and suddenly remembered the comment on "The Da Vinci Code" that I didn¡¯t know where he had read. Some fans said that Tom Hanks¡¯s male protagonist image was "with a bare forehead." , A duck tail on the back of his head"!


    "How are the preparations?" Ronan asked.


    Tom Hanks said: "Lon Howard is going to Europe and is coordinating with France about the shooting on the spot. The Louvre has already allowed us to shoot the "Mona Lisa", but their experts think The lighting of the movie will cause damage to this famous painting. For reasons of safety and protection, the crew can only retreat to use an accurate replica."


    Ronan suddenly asked curiously: "Is the one hanging in the Louvre the real one?"


    Tom Hanks shrugged: "I don''t know either."


    Ronan said: "Tom, give you a suggestion that the crew should strengthen security. This film is also prone to controversy. You are going to film in Europe. There is the headquarters of the church power. It is possible for the crew to be surrounded by protest teams."


    "I overlooked this." Tom Hanks thought of "The Passion of the Crusade" and knew this was Ronan¡¯s experience, so he quickly wrote it down and said: "I¡¯ll call the production manager and hire A group of security personnel."


    Ronan didn''t worry about the box office and commercial prospects of this film. The actor Tom Hanks still has a strong appeal, and the original book is also full of power.


    "The Da Vinci Code" once again proved that there is a market only if there is controversy. Such a nonsense religious theme has been increasing since it entered the "New York Times" bestseller list in December last year. It was a best seller for 15 consecutive weeks. The champion of the book leaderboard.


    Today, the original book has sold more than 5 million copies in North America alone.


    The film already has an excellent audience base.


    Ronan met Spielberg when he left Pretone Pictures.


    "Is there time, Steven?" Ronan directly invited, "Let''s find a place to chat for a while."


    Spielberg looked at his watch first, then at the vice president of DreamWorks who came with him, and said, "Philip, you go to see Tom first, and I''ll be there later."


    He then said to Ronan: "Let''s find a place."


    Ronan pointed to Pretone Pictures diagonally and said, "There is a Starbucks over there, where shall we go?"


    "Yes." Spielberg had no objection.


    The two crossed the road, entered the cafe, found a quiet place, and each ordered a cup of coffee.


    Ronan first said: "Is the business of Artisan Pictures straightened out?"


    As early as February, Relativity Entertainment separately spun off the film library and script library of Artisan Pictures, and packaged other businesses to DreamWorks.


    In the face of heavily acquired business, DreamWorks certainly attaches great importance to it. Spielberg said: "It is basically straightened out. DreamWorks can release its films globally by September this year at the latest."


    Ronan was very polite: "Congratulations."


    Hearing this, Spielberg didn''t know what to say for a while. DreamWorks paid more than 240 million US dollars to buy these businesses from Relativity Entertainment, which actually helped Relativity Entertainment solve a lot of unnecessary things. Trouble, but he can''t deny that DreamWorks has got the coveted distribution business, especially the relatively sound overseas distribution channels.


    If it weren''t for the help of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, Spielberg was pretty sure that DreamWorks would be precarious at the moment, and it wouldn''t even take long before it would compromise under the pressure of Paramount Pictures'' Bobu.


    After a moment of silence, Spielberg said suddenly, "Thank you."


    It''s hard to say this sentence, but Spielberg finally said it. Although he is very old, his face is not as good as the young man sitting opposite.


    Ronan said calmly: "You are welcome." He said very seriously: "Steven, we have never been enemies."


    Spielberg raised his head, stared at Ronan, and said, "Indeed, we are not enemies."


    He never denies that he doesn''t like the young man opposite, Ronan Anderson has too many calculations, is too vicious and cunning, and his lower limit is a bit too low.


    But when you think about it, there is no fundamental conflict of interest between DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment.


    So there is no such thing as an enemy.


    Ronan added: "Relativistic Entertainment has always encountered various troubles in the past two years. For example, some time ago, some people used headhunting and suppressing theaters to target Relativity Entertainment. As far as I know, they are also using similar methods. The means to suppress DreamWorks."


    Spielberg said, seemingly understatement: "Shirley Lansing and Paramount Pictures."


    "That''s right." Ronan smiled, seemingly relaxed and said: "In recent years, especially after Relativity Entertainment is slightly larger, the trouble encountered is not only from Paramount Pictures, but also from other companies. For example, the rating committee will be inexplicably within the limits of the rules of the card relativity entertainment film, etc.


    Spielberg gradually read the intention in Ronan''s words, and said: "Since the establishment of DreamWorks, these troubles are only a lot more than that of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan intentionally or unconsciously created an atmosphere of the same hatred and hatred: "DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment have experienced too many hostile targets. We struggled to survive under the suppression of large companies. The company''s development to this day is hard-won. Give up the current situation easily."

 Chapter 590： Strategic Partners

    The ambitions of establishing DreamWorks never faded. The successive blows and difficulties that have been encountered have made Spielberg more clearly aware of the reality. The big Hollywood companies will not just watch because they have worked closely with them. Seeing DreamWorks become the top company in the industry, it will actively set up barriers.


    The same situation is happening in the relativity entertainment that is gradually growing.


    DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment have common opponents.


    Spielberg looked at Ronan and asked, "You called me over today, not just to say this."


    Ronan admitted: "If it weren''t for today, I would visit in a few days." He picked up the coffee cup and took a sip. The bitter taste filled his mouth: "Steven, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment We have reached the apex of medium-sized companies in the industry, how can we go further?"


    "I don''t know." Spielberg said insincerely.


    Ronan said with sincerity: "Relativity Entertainment has just come to this point. Since DreamWorks was founded, it has basically stood in this position. You know the current situation better than I do."


    Spielberg suddenly took off his glasses, took out the mirror cloth, and wiped it slowly. After more than ten seconds, he said: "The top floor of Hollywood is stable and strong. The space above is not large. It is already standing on it. Not only do people want to squeeze the people next to them, they also have a tacit understanding that no newcomers are allowed to climb this level. This is their common interest."


    Ronan directly clicked: "The six major companies."


    "You should understand their strength." Spielberg put on his glasses: "It''s too difficult to break through their siege."


    Ronan picked up the coffee cup again and said before drinking, ¡°A single company will face the encirclement and suppression of six companies, even if they are all methods within the rules, they will be unable to do what they want.¡±


    Spielberg gradually guessed Ronan''s intentions, and also had relevant considerations, echoed: "It is true."


    In the past few years, in order to avoid the possible suppression of the six major companies, Ronan has always let Relativity Entertainment develop low-key, never take the initiative to waver, using DreamWorks as a shield.


    However, the development of Relativity Entertainment until now can no longer hide behind DreamWorks, and the recent emergence of trouble after another, even if there is no evidence, it actually shows that the Big Six companies and their executives have already focused on Relativity Entertainment , Relativity Entertainment wants to hide but cannot hide.


    Ronan took DreamWorks to acquire Artisan Pictures, so that DreamWorks temporarily got rid of the suppression of Paramount Pictures. He also wanted to distract the six major companies and establish a buffer between Relativity Entertainment and the six major companies. zone.


    The idea is good, but the recent two things about Mel Gibson also remind Ronan that there are some things that the Big Six companies don¡¯t need to do deliberately. Just a little push can bring trouble to Relativity Entertainment. Less trouble.


    Relativity entertainment cannot fight alone, nor should it fight alone. DreamWorks is not only a shield for relativistic entertainment, it can also play a greater role.


    When the shield can no longer block the arrow, you can pull it together and fight back.


    Fortunately, the Big Six companies are never monolithic.


    Ronan said very seriously: "Steven, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment want to continue to develop smoothly and must cooperate. We need to jointly break through the obstruction of traditional forces, so that it is possible to squeeze into the front line. "


    Spielberg seemed like Ronan''s best partner: "This is exactly what I want to say." He suggested: "Ronan, from today, how about the strategic partnership between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks?"


    "Okay!" Ronan immediately agreed: "We are watching each other and fighting against the six major companies together."


    Spielberg stood up first, Ronan then stood up, the right hands of the two clasped tightly together, it seemed that they had been close partners from this moment, and would cooperate sincerely from then on.


    Ronan and Spielberg shook hands heavily, confessed a few specific communication matters between the two companies, and left the Starbucks one after another.


    Spielberg entered Pretone Pictures and discussed with Tom Hanks about the work of "Happiness Terminal". He soon left and left, on the way back to Glendale, and talked with his deputy Philip. The conversation between Ronan.


    Philip was the person Spielberg pulled up after the failure of DreamWorks'' acquisition of Polaroid Pictures'' distribution channel, and he was a trusted confidant.


    "Ronan Anderson can only believe half of it." Philip is much more minded than the former confidant: "He doesn''t really want to help DreamWorks, he just wants to use DreamWorks to win development space for Relativity Entertainment."


    Spielberg is not bad, but not stupid, and said: "I know. Who is Ronan Anderson, I know better than you, this man is vicious and cunning. If we are not careful, he will never lie to DreamWorks. It will be soft. But relativity entertainment needs DreamWorks, and DreamWorks also needs relativity entertainment. We also need relativity entertainment to stay in front of it to support the development of DreamWorks."


    Hearing this, Philip knew that his worries were unnecessary. Among the top tycoons in the Hollywood circle, even if Spielberg is a recognized good old person, who is a simple character?


    The two companies, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment, are just taking advantage of each other because of the oppression of reality.


    Spielberg said: "The daily connection between DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment is up to you." Philip is someone he truly trusts: "You have to pay more attention, and the six major companies must be more vigilant. When cooperating, we must be more careful."


    Philip said immediately: "I understand."


    The car slowly entered Glendale, looking at the huge arched porch of the DreamWorks Industrial Park in the distance, Philip suddenly said: "Boss, there is one thing that I still don''t understand."


    Spielberg''s tone was calm: "Say it."


    This is to face Spielberg, and when replaced by someone else, Philip will never speak: "The last time the transaction was concluded, Embassy Pictures took away the North American distribution rights of the DreamWorks Animation Studios animation feature..."


    Spielberg understood: "You mean DreamWorks should not transfer the animation studio''s feature film distribution rights to the Embassy Pictures of Relativity Entertainment, right?"


    Philip smiled embarrassedly, believing it.


    "Based on the circumstances of DreamWorks at the time, we cannot refuse the conditions put forward by Relativity Entertainment." Spielberg said simply: "DreamWorks is facing a dilemma and is in urgent need of distribution channels. It can even be said that there is no distribution channel. We will survive in the next few years. problem appear."


    He stands far higher than Philip: "DreamWorks¡¯ distribution channels in North America have already had problems. Jeffrey was originally dissatisfied with us. Even if we did not actively hand over the North American distribution rights of the animation studio, Jeffrey would It is actually beneficial to us to find other companies, not the distributors of the Big Six companies. If the animation studio cooperates with the Big Six companies, it will be difficult for DreamWorks to recover the distribution rights of the animation studio in the future, but temporarily hand over the distribution rights. For Embassy Pictures, it is very likely that we will get back the distribution rights in the future."


    Philip asked cautiously: "Embassy Pictures and Ronan Anderson will not let go easily?"


    Spielberg laughed suddenly: "At the request of Jerevor Katzenberg, Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios signed a five-year distribution contract. Why did Jereef control the time?"


    "Strive for the best conditions for yourself?" Philip asked.


    "This is only one aspect." Spielberg said: "On the other hand, Jerefer has concerns about the Embassy Pictures. Another company under Relativity Entertainment, Shahai Entertainment, which is mainly engaged in production, has an animation studio. , This studio has not yet produced an animated feature film, but with the production quality of Shahai Entertainment, what will happen five years later? Will they produce works comparable to DreamWorks Animation Studio?"


    Philip suddenly realized: "Once Relativity Entertainment itself can produce high-quality animated feature films, the distribution resources of Embassy Pictures will definitely be given priority to its own company''s works."


    Spielberg said slowly: "Jerifer had doubts about Ronan Anderson and Embassy Pictures before, but there was a problem with the distribution channels of DreamWorks. He had to make such a choice. Entertainment animation studios have developed. In order to protect the interests of DreamWorks Animation Studios, Jeff will no longer cooperate with Embassy Pictures."


    Philip listened to these seemingly intricate words, and quickly summarized in his mind that the cooperation and competition between commercial companies could not escape the control of interests.


    Spielberg¡¯s next words are very meaningful: "You have little contact with Jerefer Some changes can¡¯t be seen. In the past, Jerefer had a good relationship with Ronan Anderson, and he often had a relationship with Ronan- Anderson, Will Smith and Tom Cruise went out to play golf."


    Philip nodded: "I have heard of this too."


    "But Ronan Anderson established an animation studio, especially after he started to get involved in the production of animated feature films. Some things changed." Spielberg had also intersected with Jeff Katzenberg before and experienced similar experiences. Event: "In the past year or so, Jeff Katzenberg has seldom interacted with Ronan Anderson. The relationship between the two parties is obviously not as close as before. Why?"


    Philip instantly understood: "Because from the perspective of industry and company interests, they are already competitors."


    Spielberg nodded slightly: "Yes." He smiled inexplicably: "So, as long as our work can be done well and a complete global distribution channel is established, the future DreamWorks Animation Studio will be able to return."


    Having said that, Spielberg''s vision is more long-term. Now DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are partners, but what about the future? Things taken from DreamWorks, DreamWorks has the right and obligation to take it back.

 Chapter 591： Viking Little Hero

    At Embassy Pictures, more than a dozen viewers gathered in the filming room, and the screening of an animated feature film has come to an end.


    Shrek and his friends worked together to defeat the fairy godmother and her son Prince Charming, successfully married Princess Fiona, threw down the super light bulb and gave birth to a big winner, as well as a super killer who sells cute spoofs. Cats in boots, go on their honeymoon together...


    The trial meeting ended, and because of the limited number of people in the drawing room, there was sparse applause.


    "How is it?" Garcia Rodriguez asked Thomas in a low voice, "How is it better than the first one?"


    Thomas told the truth: "As far as I feel, the quality of the film is slightly inferior to that of the first film, but this is a sequel, and it is estimated that the commercial performance is higher than that of the first film."


    Garcia said slowly: "It''s almost as I thought."


    After saying this, he turned his head and looked back, and Jeff Kasenberg of DreamWorks Animation Studios was standing next to Ronan and seemed to be discussing the film.


    Jeff Katzenberg glanced at the person next to Ronan and remembered that it seemed to be the head of the 20th Century Fox Animation Studio. I don¡¯t remember what it was called. For him, an animated film producer , The other party is just the younger of the younger generation.


    He smiled and asked, "Ronan, is this okay?"


    What Ronan said was praise: "Excellent. Especially the parody style of famous movies is full of fun. Except for the "Shrek" series, this form has never appeared in previous cartoons, even in other forms. In the film, there is absolutely no such focus, which is refreshing for everyone."


    Jeff Katzenberg said with pride: "DreamWorks Animation Studio has found a suitable style and is on the right path of development."


    Ronan also agreed with his statement: "The animated feature films of DreamWorks Animation Studios will get better and better."


    Although DreamWorks Animation Studio is not as good as Pixar Studios, it produces mixed feature films, but overall it has developed quite well.


    He introduced to Jeff Katzenberg: "This is Chris Leonard, the head of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio."


    Chris Leonard smiled and said hello: "Hello, Mr. Katzenberg."


    "Hello." Jeff Katzenberg and Chris Leonard shook hands gently.


    He didn''t quite understand why Ronan could take this infamous animator seriously?


    Embassy Pictures was originally the most suitable partner for DreamWorks Animation Studios, and Ronan was also his most valued partner. It was not until the establishment of the Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio that he realized that Ronan did not necessarily regard DreamWorks Animation Studios as the primary one. Partner.


    Nowadays, there are many animation producers in Hollywood, Pixar Studios is the well-deserved industry leader, and then other companies, this sand sea entertainment animation studio, if it really develops, it will inevitably become a strong competitor of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Sitting in the current position, you must consider the company, otherwise it is better to retire and step down.


    I hope Spielberg can build a distribution channel for DreamWorks in the next few years.


    Although at a certain time in the past, he was very unhappy with David Geffen and Spielberg, but if the conditions are right, he does not mind letting the distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio return to DreamWorks.


    In any case, both belong to the same company.


    Jeff Katzenberg casually greeted Ronan with a few words, and then turned to Ronan, saying: "The schedule is set for the second weekend of May. Can it be released globally?"


    Ronan is confident: "There is no problem. This is not the first time that Embassy Pictures has released a movie globally. "Shrek 2" will appear in theaters in more than 30 countries and regions simultaneously on the second weekend of May. among."


    This is the sequel to the super hit movie. It naturally has a strong fan base. You don''t need to wait for the North American box office to break out and be released overseas. Global synchronization can also effectively avoid box office losses caused by piracy.


    Even in a market with extremely strict copyright management in North America, it is difficult to avoid the emergence of piracy. There are an endless stream of ghostly sneak shots in theaters. Now it is the Internet age. As long as the gun version appears on the Internet, it can be The speed of imagination spread all over the world.


    Jeff Katzenberg is confident in the distribution capabilities of Embassy Pictures, but has some doubts about the schedule: "It will be released on the second weekend of May, Ronan, is this schedule a bit tight?"


    Ronan said, "This schedule is not bad."


    "The first weekend was the premiere of Universal Pictures'' Van Helsing." Jerefu Katzenberg was somewhat worried: "The following weekend was Warner Bros'' super epic "Troy", although "Shrek 2 "The audience of "is different from these two films, but will it be affected if it is sandwiched between two top giants?"


    The production cost of "Van Helsing" is as high as 160 million US dollars. "Troy" is an exaggerated production budget of 175 million US dollars. The production cost of "Shrek 2" is 75 million US dollars. Compared with these two films The difference is not a little bit.


    Ronan said calmly: "Every summer, the schedule is very crowded. There are heavyweight films released every weekend. The successful film will still be successful without much impact, and we can''t find a more suitable one. The schedule is up."


    Choosing this schedule was originally selected by Ronan specially instructed by Embassy Pictures. Looking at the entire May and June, is there a better schedule than this?


    The front is a super street product, the back one is not much better although it is not on the street.


    Brad Pitt also used "Troy" to prove that his commercial appeal is really not that strong.


    Jeff Katzenberg thought for a while and said, "Well, you are an expert in this area, so I won''t express any opinions."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Don''t worry, Jerefer, the results of this sequel should be better than the first."


    "I hope so." Jeff Katzenberg didn''t stay too much, and said: "The company has something to do. I will leave first and get together again when I have time."


    At the end of the preview, Ronan briefly asked the Embassy Pictures and the theater company to coordinate theaters, and left the Embassy Pictures.


    Online distribution, the number of theaters directly determines the box office.


    Not only "Shrek 2" which was released on the second weekend of May, Embassy Pictures will also release "Resident Evil 2" in early April. They need to win as many theaters and screens as possible from the theaters.


    Ronan¡¯s request is very clear. The number of theaters in North America for "Shrek 2" must reach about 4,000, and even if "Resident Evil 2" is an R-rated film, the number of premiere theaters must exceed 3,000.


    Of course, the embassy film industry can win as many theaters as possible.


    Chris Leonard went out of Embassy Pictures with Ronan and went on Ronan''s Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    Ronan asked, "Can "Despicable Me" be completed this year?"


    Chris Reynard promised: "There will be an internal preview before the end of the year."


    "DreamWorks Animation Studios will not cooperate with Embassy Pictures for too long." Ronan saw very clearly: "After the five-year period, the cooperation between the two parties may end, so the business of animation feature films still depends on us. itself."


    Regarding Pixar''s studio plan, he didn''t need to talk to Chris Renard.


    And unlike DreamWorks Animation Studios, if Pixar¡¯s players want to continue to open up, Pixar Studios must retain a certain degree of independence.


    Chris Leonard said: "I understand that as long as "Despicable Me" goes well, we will launch the "Minions" animated movie."


    Ronan nodded. He also had some thoughts about the situation of Jeff Katzenberg and the DreamWorks Animation Studio. Especially this year and many years, Jeff Katzenberg seldom met with him again. Al-Smith and Tom Cruise are walking together, and the previous golf fours have gradually become an iron triangle.


    There are many reasons for it, it is not difficult for him to understand.


    This time, using the opportunity of Artisan Pictures to promote the comprehensive cooperation between Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios in the next five years, it can also be said to be a win-win situation.


    Outside of the Big Six companies, there is now no distributor stronger than Relativity Entertainment, and the distribution commission given by Embassy Pictures is much lower than the Big Six.


    As for Jeff Katzenberg and the three of them drifting away, Ronan has no complaints or complaints. Jeff Katzenberg represents not only himself, but also the entire DreamWorks Animation Studio. Involving dozens of shareholders and hundreds of employees, Jeff Kasenberg must be responsible for them.


    Business has always been complicated, and business competition will not affect personal relationships. It can only be said that it is very rare.


    The shopping mall is like a battlefield, and Jeremy Katzenberg obviously made his own choice Ronan closed his eyes and thought for a while, and said: "Chris, last year British children¡¯s writer Grecia- Cowell published an adventure book."


    This was seen from the information Connie had collected. He didn¡¯t think much about the idea of ??playing it, but during this time he gradually made up his mind: "The title of the book is "Little Viking Hero: How to Tame Your Dragon". Roughly telling the story of a Viking boy who became a Viking warrior through training his dragon. I think it is very suitable to be adapted into an animated film. You can take the time to watch it."


    Chris Leonard said, "I''ll buy one when I turn around."


    Ronan nodded and said, "After reading it, if you think it is possible, you can directly contact Robert Lee of the head office and ask him to come forward and buy the relevant copyright."


    "Okay." Chris Leonard responded.


    Ronan sent Chris Leonard back to Shahai Entertainment and asked the driver David to rush to the newly renamed Theory of Relativity Building. Christopher Nolan, who completed "Batman: Hour of War", has begun the preparatory work for the new movie project , The two agreed to meet today a few days ago.

 Chapter 592： Last Stand

    When you come to Century City, you can see the "Relativity Building" sign just erected on top of many commercial buildings at a glance. This building with only 26 floors is inconspicuous in Manhattan, New York, but in Los Angeles. The place is already a taller building.


    When Ronan entered the Relativity Entertainment Building, he could see busy workers coming in and out, and all kinds of office equipment kept coming in.


    Fortunately, the order is in order and it seems busy and not chaotic.


    The property rights transaction for the Theory of Relativity Building has long been completed, and the administrative department of the head office is cooperating with professional companies to make final preparations for the move.


    Since many professional departments are involved, many department heads will come over from time to time and make corresponding requirements with the partner company.


    Ronan saw Mary, the chief financial officer of Relativity Entertainment, in the lobby.


    As one of the veterans and team members of Shahai Entertainment when it started, compared to George Clint and Robert Lee, Mary is much more low-key because of the nature of her work. She spends most of her time only in the company''s financial department, and she has no sense of presence. Especially strong.


    But when it comes to the criticality of the position, Mary''s importance is beyond doubt.


    "The Finance Department needs a vault."


    Seeing Ronan, Mary simply said: "I am communicating with Bank of America. They recommended a professional company that will build a bank vault and will build a vault for us."


    Ronan pointed to the ceiling: "I''m going upstairs, you will be busy first."


    Riding the elevator to the tenth floor, looking at the temporary office distribution map, Ronan found Christopher Nolan''s office.


    The office space on this floor is spacious, with more than a dozen large offices and some small offices, which are well-equipped, and three crews from Shahai Entertainment are temporarily stationed.


    In addition to Christopher Nolan''s new film project, there are Lee Ang''s "Brokeback Mountain" and the newly confirmed project "Smiths".


    After Ronan picked out the script library from Artisan Pictures, he forwarded it to George Clint, quickly went through the internal procedures, and formally confirmed the project.


    Ronan met Christopher Nolan in a small office.


    Seeing Ronan, Christopher Nolan temporarily put down his work and handed over two documents: "This is the script and the preliminary plan of the project."


    Ronan put the plan aside, opened the script and looked at it roughly. It was not much different from the movie in his impression. It was still the story of a magic showdown between two young magicians and friends.


    Christopher Nolan briefly introduced: "Most of the script was completed by Jonathan. The main storyline comes from Mr. Pirister¡¯s same name. Mr. Robert Lee has assisted Jonathan and I in buying the copyright of the original work for the crew. , This will be a grand magic show."


    Ronan nodded and asked the key point directly: "How much is the project budget?"


    Christopher Nolan clearly calculated it clearly and said: "The $40 million production budget includes the copyright fees already spent."


    This did not exceed Ronan''s expectations, and immediately said: "Yes."


    Seeing that Ronan didn''t mean to read the plan, Christopher Nolan continued: "I plan to officially start preparing for "Fatal Magic" after the release of "Batman: Hour of War" in July, and start shooting at the end of this year or early next year, and everything goes well. If you do, all production will be completed in early 2006."


    Ronan said, "Then the premiere of the film will be in 2006, and the Embassy Pictures will communicate with you later."


    Christopher Nolan''s filming speed is definitely not fast compared to fast shooters like Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg. Although he is shooting a typical commercial film, it is not a popcorn type. Pay attention to slow work and fine work.


    Under normal circumstances, a film directed by Christopher Nolan usually takes more than two years, or even longer, from preparation to shooting to release.


    Although Christopher Nolan is also a producer, he knows that the real decision maker of this project is still Ronan, and said: "As for the actors, I have invited several candidates. Christian Bell has agreed to be the leading actor, Michael Kay. Eun will be the supporting actor, another actor I intend to Hugh Jackman..."


    Ronan had no objection, and said, "It''s fine if you choose the actor."


    The finances of the crew are firmly in the hands of the production company, Ronan does not need to worry too much, and he is assured of Christopher Nolan''s ability.


    Christopher Nolan said: "Okay, regarding the cast, I will submit a report to you when the audition is over."


    As an extremely clever director, he puts himself very right.


    Ronan asked, "What about "The Dark Knight"?"


    Christopher Nolan simply said: "The script was written long ago, and there is no idea to change it. I communicated with Charles Rowan and Warner Bros. Before the box office of "Warner Bros." There will be a sequel."


    "Let''s wait for "The Hour of War" to be released. Ronan knows that the initiative of this series is entirely in the hands of Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Shahai Entertainment is mainly an investor, and it is enough to share the investment income from it.


    Talking to Christopher Nolan about getting off work in the afternoon, Ronan went to Li Ang''s office on the same floor, and Li Ang had just returned from the outside.


    "Hi, Ronan." Li Ang hurriedly greeted the assistant to pour water on Ronan: "Why do you have time to come over today?"


    Ronan took the cup from the assistant, thanked him, and said to Li Ang: "There is a project that has just begun preparations, and some work needs to be determined. Just stop by and have a look." He asked, "Is the preparation going well? "


    Ang Li smiled first: "With your strong support, the script adaptation and the recruitment of the filming team have gone smoothly. Although I have not been very smooth recently, I have worked hard in Hollywood for many years, and there is a small team that works all year round." He then sighed again. Tone: "It''s just that actors are not easy to find."


    Ronan could roughly guess the situation Ang Lee would face when looking for an actor, and asked: "The hero?"


    "Yes, it''s not easy to find a leading actor." Ang Li was also a little worried: "I found a few good actors, but when I heard that they were **** roles, I rejected them all. Originally, I was most optimistic about one The actor named Jack Gyllenhill specially visited his home for this purpose, trying to earn support from his family, but was kicked out."


    Today''s environment is like this, unlike in the future, it is easy to find actors for all **** roles, regardless of male or female.


    In the future, even in many big productions, there are not a few potential **** supporting roles, so I am embarrassed to show them to people.


    Frankly speaking, Ronan has no good way: "It is normal for actors to have concerns, and the pay can be increased appropriately. Li, you can also give more promises. The goal of "Brokeback Mountain" is to win the prize next year. You might as well explain directly to the actors. ."


    Ang Li nodded: "It can only be so."


    Most actors are not stupid, even if they don¡¯t know their heads, and there are smart agents who say nothing is as effective as letting them see the future earnings.


    Ronan said in advance: "Don''t forget, this is a movie made by Shahai Entertainment."


    Ang Li''s eyes lit up, he is a fan of the authorities. The film is not only produced by Shahai Entertainment, which has a very high success rate in the circle, but also the name of Ronan Anderson in the producer column!


    In the Hollywood circle, this is already a gold medal producer comparable to Jerry Bruckheimer.


    Having the best and most attractive sign, but not knowing how to use it, is really stupid.


    Ang Lee was very upset, and immediately decided to make an appointment with the two most promising actors, Heath Ledger and Jack Jelenhill tomorrow, and talk about it.


    He still doesn''t believe it, Ronan Anderson''s film project, will these two young actors be unmoved?


    ¡°I¡¯m most optimistic about the two leading actor candidates, namely Heath Ledger from Australia and Jack Gyllenhill who just mentioned.¡± Ang Lee has experienced setbacks and is also a hybrid character. Say hello to Ronan: "I think it might change if they know that the producer is you."


    Ronan is not a rigid person: "Let go and do it well."


    Hearing these two familiar names, Ronan felt that it would be nice to continue using them.


    As for Heath Ledger...


    Forget it, don''t think too much, it will go smoothly and naturally.


    Just like Revan Phoenix and David Carradine, Hollywood stars who have died have a million ways to die, and they can''t stop them.


    Ang Lee has a plan: "If everything goes well, the shooting will be completed this year, post-production will be completed in the first half of next year, and then go to the Venice Film Festival next year."


    "You coordinate with Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment." Ronan made a decision: "Let them assist the crew in registering for the Venice Film Festival competition unit."


    It seems that "Brokeback Mountain" once won the highest award of one of the three major European film festivals, but Ronan can''t remember exactly which one it was.


    Berlin films can be excluded, after all, this is a film festival full of political significance, "Brokeback Mountain" does not conform to its aesthetics.


    Before leaving get off work, Ronan left the Theory of Relativity Building, but Ang Lee has been working overtime. No one knows better than him how important this opportunity is. It can even be said that it is his last chance in Hollywood.


    "Brokeback Mountain" is successful and can continue to develop in Hollywood. If it fails, it won''t even have a foothold.


    This is a last stand!


    The night was thick, and Li Ang finished his work, went out of the office, and met British director Christopher Nolan. The two stayed on the same floor for a while, and they knew each other as they knew each other. They went into the elevator together while chatting.


    When Christopher Nolan arrived in the parking lot, he suddenly received a call from his friend Pete Broderick and said sorry to Ang Lee. He walked to the rest area and said a word. Then he took the car with a helpless expression and rushed to his friend. Where I said, I went to meet people from so-called big companies.

 Chapter 593： Never calm

    The bright moon hung in the night sky, and the brilliance spread over the earth. In the open-air club in the Santa Monica Pier area, Christopher Nolan met his friend Pete Broderick.


    This is the producer who once worked with "The Pursuit", but after "Follow", Pete Broderick and Christopher Nolan took two different paths.


    The latter gradually emerged and gradually made a breakthrough in Hollywood; the former entered Fox TV and became a less prominent executive producer in some TV series.


    "Chris, let me introduce you. This is James Caput, from the production department of 20th Century Fox." Peter Broderick introduced both sides: "James, this is Christopher Nolan, a genius director. "


    James Carport took the initiative to step forward and shook hands with Christopher Nolan: "It''s a great honor to know you."


    Christopher Nolan responded politely, while also observing James Caput, thinking about his identity and the purpose of being here.


    He is a director, and the other party is from the production department of a big company...


    After a simple greeting, Pete Broderick said: "Chris, Mr. Carport is here this time, representing 20th Century Fox, and I want to talk to you about the new project."


    James Carport said: "Chris, I was fortunate to have seen your "Batman: Hour of War" at a trial screening of Warner Bros., a very bold and outstanding superhero movie. , I think this is the best of all Batman movies."


    "Thank you." Christopher Nolan was very humble: "It''s too much."


    James Carport shook his head: "No, you can afford this movie."


    Christopher Nolan smiled, just stopped talking and waited quietly.


    Pete Broderick answered: "Chris'' talent and ability, even Ronan Anderson is full of praise."


    According to the meaning of his words, it seems that the director who can be praised by Ronan will be a very remarkable person.


    James Carport also took it for granted. Looking at Christopher Nolan, he said very sincerely: "Twentieth Century Fox intends to cooperate with Director Nolan."


    This was not what Christopher Nolan expected. The film production company found the director, and that was the purpose.


    "It''s a great honor for Twentieth Century Fox to be able to value it." Christopher Nolan was somewhat contented, but he was still quite clear-headed: "However, Mr. Carport, my schedule for the next five years is full."


    Pete Broderick quickly winked at Christopher Nolan. Christopher Nolan was an opinionated person, so he didn''t see it.


    James Carport came over, and of course he had learned about the situation, and said: "The schedule mentioned by Director Nolan is a magic movie you just started preparing, and there are uncertainties in the sequel to "The Beginning of War", right? "


    Christopher Nolan looked at Pete Broderick indifferently, without saying anything.


    James Carport said again: "Director Nolan, Twentieth Century Fox is very sincere to invite you to cooperate."


    "Sorry." Christopher Nolan directly refused: "My schedule is really inappropriate."


    James Carport continued: "You may have misunderstood. The collaboration I call is your magic movie project..."


    Christopher Nolan interjected: "I have signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment for this project."


    "It doesn''t matter, as long as you are willing to cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox, all of this is not a problem." James Carport can faintly guess why the above is done. After all, the troubles that Relativity Entertainment has encountered one after another are also in the circle. Not a secret: "Director Nolan, 20th Century Fox can pay for the liquidated damages for the project. When your project reaches 20th Century Fox, the production budget will increase by 10%, and you can get the final editing. All power except power."


    Christopher Nolan just thought about it, and refused: "Thank you 20th Century Fox for your attention, but I signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment. I have to believe in my words..."


    "Director Nolan, please think about it carefully." Behind James Carport is 20th Century Fox. The other party is just a director who has just entered the second line: "There are not many directors that 20th Century Fox can value, and the opportunity is rare. , You think about it for a few days, then give me an answer.


    Although vetoed in his heart, Christopher Nolan didn''t want to annoy the big companies in the circle. At least he had to be able to live on the face, and said: "I will think about it for two days."


    He is not an idiot, looking at James Carport: "I will let James convey the specific result."


    When this former friend called him, he said that there was an urgent matter. There was no urgent matter. It was obvious that he had dug a hole for him. In this case, let this friend be a microphone and buffer.


    Pete Broderick tried to persuade him, but Christopher Nolan refused to give him a chance and said: "Mr. Carport, it''s late, I must go home, otherwise my wife will trouble me."


    "Please," James Carport said.


    Christopher Nolan said to his friend again: "Pete, let''s get together again when we have time, you know Emma''s temper."


    Pete Broderick knew Nolan''s wife. At this time, he didn''t have much to say. He could only say: "You think about it, remember to contact me."


    Christopher Nolan got out of the open-air club. He didn''t leave immediately after getting in the car. Instead, he first called his agent: "Dan, I have something to look for you. I''m outside now. Go home immediately. Go straight to my house."


    Half an hour later, Nolan met his agent Dan Aloni at home, and told him about the process.


    This agent is considered second-line in CAA, far from reaching the position of taking Christopher Nolan to fire CAA in the future, but those who have the hope of reaching a high position in the future will naturally not be a fool.


    Dan Aroni didn''t give an answer, but instead asked: "Chris, what do you think?"


    Emma Thomas also looked at her husband with concern. She is not a housewife, but a very capable producer.


    Christopher Nolan looked serious and said: "It''s stupid to change partners at this time. Hollywood''s top big companies are attractive, and any director wants to cooperate with big companies, and I am no exception. But the scale of relativity entertainment is not small. , Can it also be classified into big companies?"


    Despite knowing her husband, Emma Thomas was relieved when she heard these words. She knew that her husband had always wanted to direct the big projects of big companies and was worried that he would be seduced by the name of 20th Century Fox.


    "Relativistic entertainment is very strong." She said to her husband intentionally or unconsciously: "Except for the six major Hollywood companies, Relativity entertainment is the strongest in the industry.


    Dan Aloni echoed: "Emma is very accurate."


    Christopher Nolan continued at this time: "Since I am working with a large company, why bother to abandon a company that is close and trust me enough to find a strange company in the distance? I''m just a small director who has just played a name. Without relativity entertainment, can Twentieth Century Fox really give me higher pay? More trust? More power? Enough creative freedom?"


    Emma Thomas said with a smile: "They are a commercial company, not a charity."


    "Tell you about the situation." Dan Aroni saw Christopher Nolan with a clear attitude and said at the right time: "I didn''t want to affect your creation and normal work before, so some things that happened in the circle did not tell you. "


    As film creators, the Nolans, who devote all their energy to work, are not too concerned about the outside world.


    Dan Aroni said: "Twentieth Century Fox probably does not really want to cooperate with us. Their real purpose should be for Relativity Entertainment. Recently, Relativity Entertainment has encountered a lot of troubles, just like the previous two days. Like DreamWorks, Hollywood¡¯s big companies don¡¯t want new entrants from the top powers. They always intentionally or unintentionally create problems for Relativistic Entertainment and suppress the development momentum of Relativistic Entertainment."


    Christopher Nolan suddenly realized: "The main business of Relativity Entertainment is film production and distribution. My project is different from the project initiated by Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment. The original initiator of the project was me, so..."


    Dan Aroni nodded slightly: "It is estimated that this is the case." He suddenly sneered, and said: "Twentieth Century Fox seems to have promised very well, but compared to us, big companies cannot be shaken. Chris, you I really want to fall out with Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson. Nobody can guarantee whether Twentieth Century Fox will do as promised."


    Emma Thomas suddenly thought of some cases in the industry: "Even if a contract is signed, the UU Reading studio can delay for normal reasons such as financing and raising funds."


    Christopher Nolan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Hollywood is not peaceful either."


    Dan Aloni smiled and said, "Hollywood has never been peaceful."


    "I called Pete two days later and explicitly rejected Twentieth Century Fox." Christopher Nolan has not hesitated: "This matter will stop here."


    He told Dan Aloni and Emma Thomas: "Don''t spread the word, the three of us just know it."


    Dan Aloni nodded subconsciously, but Emma Thomas showed some thoughts on his face. Only a moment later, he said: "This matter should be notified to Ronan."


    Christopher Nolan and Dan Aroni looked at her at the same time, and Emma Thomas said: "Since we are the partner, we also have to remind Ronan. In addition, what Chris refused was 20th Century Fox. Shouldn''t Ronan know? Relativity entertainment is troublesome. Ronan Anderson needs to know who is supporting him and who he should support in the future."

 Chapter 594： I picked it up

    In Relativity Entertainment, Ronan sent away the Nolan couple who had come on a special trip, returned to the office, sat on a chair, picked up a teacup and drank slowly.


    The six major companies are really in harmony.


    Twentieth Century Fox approached Christopher Nolan, really just to value him as a director?


    Don''t be kidding, Nolan is not yet a great **** after "The Dark Knight", at best he is only a second-line director, and even "Batman: Hour of War" that really brought him some influence has not yet been released.


    It is definitely for relativity entertainment, and it can only be for relativity entertainment.


    Two days ago, Garcia Rodriguez had just received news that Mel Gibson was cooperating with Walt Disney on "Revelation", starting with the release of "The Passion", except for the **** Stallone and Robert Downey Jr. Old friends, almost all people around Mel Gibson are related to Disney.


    Having said that, Disney did not deliberately intend to keep it secret, just treating it as a trivial matter.


    They only need to push it from behind without expending much effort. Embassy Pictures needs to spare time and energy to go to court with Mel Gibson.


    First, Paramount Pictures, then Walt Disney, and now 20th Century Fox.


    DreamWorks¡¯ shield is no longer good, and Hollywood¡¯s top powers will no longer ignore Relativity Entertainment.


    These methods that conform to the rules of the game do not seem to be particularly powerful, but DreamWorks¡¯ experience tells Ronan that once close to the second-tier leaders of Hollywood¡¯s six major companies, it was in the continuous small troubles of the six major companies that they eventually fell into Six major downstream film providers that provide content production.


    Hollywood competition is everywhere, and there is a lot of competition among the big six, but they will not be so tacitly aimed at a certain film company.


    Even if DreamWorks, which has obtained the distribution channel, is sharing the firepower for Relativity Entertainment, Relativity Entertainment is still very passive.


    Frankly speaking, Ronan also wanted to take the initiative to knock down the six major companies and solve the problem once and for all.


    But this is obviously impossible. Relativity Entertainment currently does not have this kind of strength. Once a full-scale battle with a company that is stronger than its own, the momentum of rapid development will inevitably stop.


    I am afraid that the six major companies continue to spur Relativity Entertainment, and they have not let him, a young man, take the initiative to attack on impulse, thus revealing flaws, so as to defeat Relativity Entertainment in one fell swoop.


    Relativity entertainment is still focused on development. The experience of a certain big country fully proves the accuracy of this path.


    Ronan knew very well that he had to wait and wait for a real good opportunity, and then beat one of the six major players to a beating, fully proving the strength of Relativity Entertainment, so that others would not dare to easily make these messy things in the future.


    Now of course it is mainly defensive, but pure defensiveness is not enough, and appropriate counterattacks must be carried out.


    It is also necessary to create some trouble for those companies that are constantly looking for relativity entertainment, so as not to put all the trouble-making energy on relativity entertainment.


    Ronan pressed the intercom and called Connie in.


    "What''s going on with Apple and Steve Jobs recently." Ronan is now also a minority shareholder of Apple: "Is there any feedback on the latest situation?"


    Connie thought about it and said: "Steve Jobs just held a press conference last month, announcing that Apple will launch a new home computer iMacG5."


    Ronan doesn''t know which machine this model refers to, and guesses it might be an all-in-one machine.


    "Tell San Francisco over there." Ronan directly ordered: "Always pay attention to the development of Apple, Steve Jobs and Pixar studios, and the time when relevant reports are summarized on your side, adjusted from once a week to once a day."


    Connie wrote it down immediately: "Okay."


    Ronan said again: "I want you to follow James Cameron''s news. Where is he now?"


    "The report two days ago indicated that Director James Cameron has not returned." Connie recalled, "He is also shooting a documentary in the North Atlantic."


    Ronan said: "When James Cameron returns to Los Angeles, he will notify me immediately. No, you personally contact James Cameron and say that I am very interested in the 3D shooting technology he is developing and testing. If he The conditions over there allow, I want to observe the shooting application of the new 3D technology on the spot."


    Connie nodded: "Okay, I''m going to contact Director Cameron''s assistant."


    Ronan waved his hand. Before Connie left, he remembered one more thing: "Is Robert in the company? If you are, you tell him to come over."


    Connie went out of the office and went to call in person.


    Two minutes later, Robert Lee hurried into Ronan''s office.


    "Who currently holds the copyright of Deadpool?" Ronan asked directly.


    Robert Lee thought for a while, and said: "Originally, Artisan Pictures bought the rights to Deadpool, but then Marvel and X-Men sold it to Twentieth Century Fox. Fox probably has no plans to adapt for the time being."


    Ronan slowly tapped the armrest of the chair: "Think of a way to see if you can get the copyright of Deadpool. Also, you often contact Avi-Allard, go to New York, and go to Twenty Century Fox¡¯s troubles, regardless of revenue sharing or copyright, cannot be made easy for 20th Century Fox. We must find something for 20th Century Fox to do."


    Robert Lee asked: "Twentieth Century Fox is asking us trouble?"


    "I want to dig our project." Ronan said directly: "You try to do it."


    Robert Lee said immediately: "I will try my best."


    Ronan said: "If Marvel Comics can match Twentieth Century Fox, we may have a chance. I will ask Bob to form a team."


    Robert Lee immediately thought that this is not just about making trouble for 20th Century Fox. Is Ronan planning a big action?


    There was one person left in the office. Ronan thought about it. In addition to the "Avatar" and "X-Men" series, what other high-profit movies will be available in the 20th Century Fox?


    After Robert Lee left, Ronan recalled carefully, "Alien", "Predator", "Wolverine", "Rise of the Apes" and "Fantastic Four" don''t have to think about them. These are the ace IPs of 20th Century Fox. , The difficulty of buying copyright is no less than the direct acquisition of 20th Century Fox itself.


    It seems that the potatoes on Mars were also planted by Fox in the 20th century, which can allow Shahai Entertainment to speed up the progress by planting potatoes on Mars first.


    Ronan then specifically greeted George Clint and asked more about the dynamics of Shahai Entertainment''s film projects. Most of Shahai Entertainment''s projects are the company''s purchase of copyright, and then an external director directed and filmed. Don''t worry too much about the project being poached.


    If other film projects are easy to dig, Twentieth Century Fox will not target Christopher Nolan, the newly famous director.


    As for the sequel movie project, don''t worry, as long as Relativity Entertainment does not want to sell the copyright, other companies have no choice.


    Like Ang Lee, there is no such trouble as Christopher, because of the failure of "Hulk", not only did no one try to dig him, but he needs to work hard to persuade other actors to star in his new movie.


    Coupled with the subject matter of the movie, the difficulty is even greater.


    In the office on the tenth floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Jack Gerenhill looked around curiously, seeming to be sure whether it was the office of Ang Lee and Brokeback Mountain.


    "What to drink, Jack?" Li Ang asked politely: "Coffee or black tea?"


    Jack Jelenhill waved his hand quickly: "No, thank you."


    As the host, Ang Lee poured him a glass of water, sat on the sofa next to him, and asked, "Jack, how are you thinking about the role of Drizzt?"


    Jack Jalenhill was quite hesitant and hesitant: "Frankly speaking, the script is great, but the character..." He shook his head: "My family all opposed me being in this film."


    Ang Lee asked directly: "Because this is a **** character?"


    Jack Gyllenhill smiled, but did not answer, not only because of the **** role, but also because the director is Ang Lee.


    Everyone knows that Li Angang messed up a super production, and the prospects for a new movie project are worrying...


    Besides, it is still such a sensitive subject.


    Ang Lee, who should be talking about, talked to Jack Jaylenhill last time, knowing that it is useless to continue to say these, but can only come up with a killer: "Jack, "Brokeback Mountain" is a movie project of Shahai Entertainment."


    "I know." Jack Jalenhill pretended to be relaxed: "You said it last time."


    Ang Li smiled: "In the beginning, this was not my project, but after Shahai Entertainment launched it, it hired me as the director."


    Jack-Jalen Hill was a little surprised. He had always thought that this was the cooperation between Ang Lee who persuaded Shahai Entertainment and then the double hair.


    The films that Shahai Entertainment has initiated in recent years have a terrifying success rate...


    Ang Lee no longer goes in circles: "The copyright of Brokeback Mountain was bought by Ronan Anderson on his own order The initiator of the project was also Mr. Ronan Anderson, and I also accepted Ronan Anderson. Mr. Ronan-Anderson was invited to serve as the director, and Mr. Ronan Anderson personally served as the producer of this project."


    Jack Jalenhill opened his eyes wide in surprise. Who is Ronan Anderson? How many actors do Hollywood actors do not know? He seemed a little unbelievable, confirming: "Director Li, are you talking about Ronan Anderson, the boss of Relativity Entertainment Group?"


    Ang Li crossed his hands: "It seems that the Relativity Entertainment Group does not have a second Ronan-Anderson." He promised: "This is the Relativity Building, and it will be the headquarters of Relativity Entertainment in a few months. You can verify this at any time. "


    Confirming that there was nothing wrong, Jack Gerenhill breathed a little bit quickly, waved his hand again and again, and said, "No, no." A smile on his young face bloomed: "Director Li, this role, I''ll take it!"


    "Your family..." Ang Lee wanted to solve all the troubles at once.


    Jack Gyllenhill said decisively: "I am responsible for persuading them!"

 Chapter 595： Deep Sea Alien

    In the loud sound of the rotor, Ronan looked at the azure sea below through the side window of the helicopter. Although the scenery was exceptionally beautiful, it was not a good experience. The noise of flying could not be completely isolated even with soundproof headsets.


    Finally, a scientific research ship with a black background and a white border appeared in the field of vision, with signs in English and Russian on the side of the hull.


    A few minutes later, the helicopter landed steadily on the apron on the rear deck of the research ship.


    As soon as Ronan got off the plane, a white female with wide shoulders and big waist came up and said, "Hello, Mr. Anderson, this is Ellie Smith, the assistant of director Cameron."


    Taking a quick step away from the helicopter, Ronan and Ellie Smith shook hands: "Hello."


    This female assistant conforms to James Cameron''s consistent aesthetic, and is stronger than Linda Hamilton and only slightly inferior to Catherine Bigelow.


    Allie Smith specifically explained: "The weather is very good today. Director Cameron didn''t want to miss such good conditions. He went into the water to shoot in person, and he asked me to convey my apologies."


    Ronan knew about James Cameron¡¯s working style and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± He tentatively asked, ¡°Can you take me to the front deck?¡±


    The deep-sea submersibles used by James Cameron were all launched from the foredeck position, where a large number of workers were also concentrated.


    Allie Smith did not refuse: "Please go here."


    Ronan and his party consisted of only three people, with assistant Connie and bodyguard Vinci following behind.


    When he came to the front deck, Ronan found a corner, did not disturb the normal work of others, just stood and watched quietly.


    In fact, I couldn''t see much. After looking at a few crew members who were obviously fighting nations, Ronan''s eyes fell on the spare submersible under maintenance and the huge video camera.


    The oval-shaped deep-sea submersible is somewhat similar to that used in "Titanic", full of science fiction. With James Cameron''s handwriting and his goal of frantically exploring the underwater world, this may be the most advanced deep-sea diving in the world today. One of the devices.


    Next to the submersible, there is an all-black camera. Compared with the ordinary movie camera, it is larger and a bit bulky.


    Ronan has seen it in the literature. This is a new generation of IMAX camera developed by IMAX in conjunction with James Cameron and Sony Electronics.


    Looking at these, Ronan had to admire James Cameron, who is a true technical director.


    James Cameron brought more than just two record-breaking films, "Titanic" and "Avatar", as well as technological innovation.


    From the beginning of 2000, James Cameron first worked with Sony Electronics to improve the existing 3D shooting technology, and then IMAX joined in.


    These three powerful alliances promoted a revolution in film technology. James Cameron has basically been improving and experimenting with new technologies in the past four years.


    It is no exaggeration to say that if there were no technological improvements and experiments in the past few years, there would be no later "Avatar".


    It is difficult to make "Avatar" with other people, because technical problems are a difficult problem.


    Having said that, in an increasingly impetuous Hollywood, how many directors are willing to make technical preparations for four or five years for a film?


    Ronan watched a group of people circle around the IMAX camera like waiting for an uncle, thinking about the next conversation with James Cameron in his heart.


    James Cameron has not disclosed any news about "Avatar" in front of outsiders, and of course he cannot directly mention this project.


    There are some things that can only be said at the right time. If you eagerly jump out now and point to the movie project that James Cameron is hiding in his heart, the king of the world may be violent on the spot, treating him as a **** or something. .


    Underwater shooting, especially deep-sea shooting, could not be maintained for too long. Before long, two deep-sea submersibles floated on the surface of the sea, and they were hoisted and dragged onto the scientific research vessel. One of them had its hatch opened, with a big beard. James Cameron came out.


    He first confessed a few words to the person next to him, then walked around, and after seeing Ronan and his party, he quickly walked over.


    "You are welcome to visit, Mr. Anderson." James Cameron offered to extend his hand.


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "Jim, we are old friends too, just call me Ronan."


    James Cameron has no objection, although he has only seen it a few times before, he has a good impression of Ronan.


    Today¡¯s trip to the sea is finished. James Cameron will take a few hours to rest. Will he be in the water again at one and a half? He simply invited Ronan to the second deck and sat on the platform where all the front deck can be seen. stand up.


    Ronan patted the deck fence next to him and said, "This scientific research ship is very advanced, Russian?"


    James Cameron said: "The products left over from the former Soviet Union have not been used several times. I rented them from Russia. The cost is unimaginable."


    Ronan couldn''t help but smiled and said: "Just buy it and forget it. If you can modify it a little to be a yacht, I guess the Russians don''t care."


    For a while, there seemed to be no prohibited items on the Russian trade list except for nuclear weapons.


    James Cameron shook his head: "I don''t have that much money."


    Ronan deliberately said, "Jim, will you have no money? Eighty million dollars."


    For the film "Titanic", even the pay was divided, and James Cameron received nearly 80 million US dollars.


    "I also spend a lot of money." James Cameron pointed to the following: "Sony Electronics and IMAX will pay for the cost of equipment and technology improvements, but I also want to keep the investment. The documentary budget belongs to my personal investment, and the expenditure is very high. Big."


    Although James Cameron didn''t say anything, Ronan can also guess something. If James Cameron wants to get a part of the patent, the cooperation belongs to cooperation, and investment is also essential.


    This investment is not visible now. In the future 3D era, James Cameron will get rich returns.


    Ronan glanced at James Cameron and said: "The cost of documentary films is hard to recover."


    James Cameron opened his hand and said: "The first "Deep Sea Ghost", 20th Century Fox is still willing to release this "Deep Sea Alien", Fox has clearly rejected me, Jon Landau is talking to Disney Talking about the issuance, the stalemate is currently held."


    Ronan has been paying attention to James Cameron¡¯s dynamics. He naturally knows the situation. He just mentioned this topic and he originally had his own purpose. He simply said: "Why not, Jim, cross "Deep Sea Alien" Issued to Embassy Pictures."


    Why did James Cameron take Ronan''s words? Immediately said: "Yes."


    Ronan asked deliberately: "Twentieth Century Fox will have no opinion, will it?"


    James Cameron has worked with Twentieth Century Fox several times in a row.


    "No." James Cameron slowly shook his head: "Documentary, they don''t pay attention to it at all."


    He suddenly asked without warning: "Ronan, why can you watch my documentary."


    There are no human beings who can reach this position. Ronan is not surprised and calmly said: "Because this is a documentary that uses IMAX and 3D new technology, I want to see if the new technology will bring about revolution. Change."


    James Cameron asked: "Do you think 3D technology has room for development?"


    Ronan said directly: "I have seen the Polar Express filmed by Warner Bros. The effect is amazing. I think this is one of the future development trends of the film industry."


    James Cameron smiled, confident in his smile.


    Ronan said at the right moment: "How is the filming of "Deep Sea Alien"? Are there any completed clips that can give me a feast for my eyes?


    "Part of the sample is completed." James Cameron stood up and made a please gesture: "Let''s go to the filming room."


    Coming to the second floor of the cabin, there is a huge scientific expedition screening room, which was originally used to show the scientific expedition video, but after a temporary transformation by the James Cameron team, it can show 3D video.


    Putting on his glasses, Ronan watched the video in just five minutes, perhaps a documentary. This video is far inferior to the previous "Avatar", but it is much better than the "Polar Express" launched by Warner Bros. last year. .


    The beautiful underwater world and dreamlike marine life are a feast for the eyes.


    With the help of IMAX3D technology, the species that ordinary people rarely have the opportunity to see living in the deep seabed can be vividly seen, so close that they can be touched by hand.


    The five-minute video was quickly finished. Ronan took off his glasses and said, ¡°This is the most stunning 3D video in Hollywood. It¡¯s not easy to shoot it under the sea?¡±


    James Cameron nodded: "This documentary is supposed to be an adventure on two levels. One is physical, sinking to the bottom of the sea and going to a marginal area of ??life that is rarely visited; the other adventure is to discover and Reveal new species."


    Ronan suddenly said: "Twentieth Century Fox turned down such a masterpieceIt is hard to imagine."


    "They are always like this." James Cameron was a little bit dissatisfied with the fact that 20th Century Fox was able to cooperate as long as it was profitable, and kicked one side when it was not profitable: "It was like this when filming "Titanic." ."


    These are all the news that has been circulated in the circle, James Cameron does not mind to say: "My director position was almost removed by them."


    Ronan deliberately smiled and said, "Because 20th Century Fox is worried that you are chasing to increase the budget, then they will sell their ass."


    James Cameron couldn''t help laughing. When filming "Titanic", all kinds of unbearable and dragging actions by Fox in the twentieth century came to mind.


    At that time, I was really dancing on a wire, and I would fall off the cliff if I was not careful.


    Ronan stayed on the scientific research ship for a day, and also specially followed James Cameron to take a deep-sea submersible to the bottom of the sea. In the middle, he had an in-depth chat with people from IMAX and Sony Electronics about new technologies until the next afternoon. Just left by helicopter.

 Chapter 596： Future pattern

    If the investment in "Avatar" can be obtained, it will undoubtedly greatly affect the development of the 20th century Fox in the future, and may even lead to the early appearance of Rupert Murdoch''s sale of the 20th century Fox.


    This is undoubtedly an opportunity for future relativistic entertainment.


    I remember that several sons and daughters of the Murdoch family, for the sake of shares and inheritance rights, were in trouble for a while.


    In the past, Ronan¡¯s pattern seemed very small, because the big pattern needed strength as the basis. Too much prospect of the pattern is very likely to lead to mental imbalance and make wrong judgments at the wrong time, leading to wrong decision making.


    For companies like Relativity Entertainment, a wrong decision can lead to fatal mistakes.


    Nowadays, Relativity Entertainment has a certain strength, and even reached the position of the second-tier leader in Hollywood, Ronan''s eyes gradually look higher and farther.


    Is the scenery on the top of Hollywood better? Can Relativity Entertainment become a top entertainment group?


    Many plans that only stayed in the head and stayed on paper before can start to prepare.


    Every large-scale expansion of any company group is preparing for it years in advance.


    After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, he kept discussing secretly with Robert Iger in a conference room for several days, and only the two of them knew the specific content of the discussion.


    The team formed by Robert Iger for the acquisition of Artisan Films, not only did not disband after the completion of the acquisition, but now it has officially become the business division of the group company and is directly under the jurisdiction of Robert Iger.


    Everything is preparing for the future, including temporarily dealing with some of the troubles created by the six major companies.


    There is a counterattack in the defense, but in general, it is still mainly defense for the time being.


    In the afternoon, Ronan got off work on time. Seeing that there were too many people crowded in the elevator, he simply walked up and down the stairs from the fire exit, and quickly reached the lobby on the first floor.


    This slightly old office building has witnessed the establishment and development of Relativity Entertainment.


    However, the small area and outdated supporting facilities no longer meet the development requirements of the Relativity Entertainment Group. It is also necessary for a large company to have a matching headquarters.


    Especially in the glamorous Hollywood, this is an indispensable condition.


    Not to mention the six major Hollywood companies, look at the Glendale DreamWorks Industrial Park.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    A strange face came over suddenly, and was stopped not far in front by Vinci.


    Ronan thought that as usual, he was the person who was looking for him to promote the script or movie project, nodded slightly, and replied, "Hello."


    Since the box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has exploded, too many people have voluntarily gathered to sell him projects and scripts. Many of them have used cases such as Sanda Remus, but more of them are worthless. project.


    Even so, Ronan''s attitude towards these people is well known in the circle.


    There are too many projects in Hollywood that have existed in obscurity for many years before they became popular. No one knows whether he will recall the projects in front of him.


    But the person who appeared today was obviously not here to promote the movie project.


    "Mr. Anderson, can I take you a few minutes?" the man said as quickly as possible, "I am Cameron Sloan, Mel Gibson''s agent."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "You have five minutes."


    He waved his hand and walked first to the corner of the first floor. Finch stared at Cameron Sloan and followed him together.


    "Please speak." Ronan was still very polite on the surface.


    Cameron Sloan had been prepared for a long time and said directly: "Should we resolve the lawsuit between Aiken Pictures and Embassy Pictures as soon as possible? We can reach an out-of-court settlement."


    Ronan just looked at Cameron Sloan without saying a word.


    Cameron Sloan was a little embarrassed, still holding Ronan''s gaze, continued: "It won''t be good for both of us..."


    Connie came down from upstairs at this time, noticed the situation here, and quickly walked over. Just when she heard Cameron Sloan¡¯s words, she couldn''t help but ridicule, but saw that Ronan didn¡¯t speak. Lived, as usual, standing behind Ronan.


    "Mr. Anderson." Cameron Sloan continued: "We can reach a settlement and we will let Embassy Pictures..."


    Ronan simply raised his hand to interrupt Cameron Sloan''s words: "If you want this matter to end, there is only one possibility. You take the initiative to withdraw the lawsuit, and Mr. Mel Gibson personally apologized to Embassy Pictures."


    "I..." Cameron Sloan''s words were all stuck in his mouth.


    If Mel Gibson can be persuaded, why should he come here to jump up and down.


    In some ways, Cameron Sloan is a qualified agent, but under the Hollywood industry rules, he is also quite helpless when he encounters an unusually strong and grumpy client like Mel Gibson.


    Ronan didn''t bother to say anything, he nodded lightly at Cameron Sloan and left directly.


    Connie quickly followed and asked in a low voice, "Where is the lawsuit?"


    "Follow normal procedures." Ronan didn''t pay much attention to it: "If possible, drag it on."


    Connie didn''t understand Ronan''s meaning, shouldn''t this kind of matter be resolved as soon as possible?


    Ronan simply said: "With Mel Gibson as a person, the success of "Passion" will make him more swell. Some people have been attacking this movie and Mel Gibson himself. Personality, how can it be unbearable? Wait, Mel Gibson¡¯s violent temper and that big mouth will cause trouble sooner or later, and we won¡¯t have to work hard at that time, some people will clean him up."


    Connie knew who Ronan was talking about, and questioned: "Mel Gibson really dare?"


    There are some things, even if you really think so, as long as you don¡¯t say it publicly, there is not much trouble, but once you say it, in the current social environment, a public figure faces more than censure?


    Ronan said lightly: "You know about Mel Gibson in particular, what did he look like after drinking?"


    "It was originally a big mouth." Connie specifically checked the relevant situation because of this lawsuit: "After drinking, she thought she could swallow the Pacific Ocean with a big mouth."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Well, go home and rest."


    It seems that Mel Gibson used his big mouth in the past two years to make himself embarrassed and unable to turn over for more than ten years.


    A person like Mel Gibson is just a gun that is instigated by others, and there is no need to focus on him at all. This kind of person will take the initiative to jump out and die soon.


    Even moving the Himalayas over to press Mel Gibson on top of Mel Gibson could not stop him from committing death.


    Such a person would not close his eyes even if he died without telling his true thoughts.


    Frankly speaking, people like Mel Gibson are too easy to deal with compared to the seemingly giggling competitors.


    At the end of March, James Cameron¡¯s representative, Ellie Smith, returned to Los Angeles and, under the leadership of Connie, entered the Embassy Film Industry. The two sides formally began negotiations on the release of "Deep Sea Alien".


    The news spread quickly. No one, including Twentieth Century Fox, cared too much. After all, it was just a documentary.


    Even with a 3D coat, it is still a documentary.


    Ronan did not offer unrealistic cooperation terms because of James Cameron, and all negotiations for the issuance followed normal procedures.


    With the first cooperation, the talks will be much smoother later.


    In addition, with Ellie Smith, there was an executive from IMAX, named Richard Gerefang.


    The current IMAX company is not the future. Although it has worked with James Cameron to make technical improvements, in fact IMAX technology has not really been accepted by Hollywood, far from mainstream production and projection technology. IMAX company is doing a lot of promotion work. To promote this technology, we must first have enough film sources, those re-production types of films, can not give full play to the advantages of IMAX technology.


    IMAX technology has been born for many years. In the past, it can only be circulated in the planetarium and documentary fields. IMAX company knows very well that if they want to promote this technology, Hollywood is the barrier they must overcome. The big directors are very critical.


    The work needs to be done by a company, and Relativity Entertainment is one of the main public relations objects of IMAX.


    In recent years, IMAX has also sponsored several other projects, but none of these projects have become popular movies that have caused a sensation. Although IMAX theaters have also begun construction, there is a lack of good enough IMAX movies to make IMAX worldwide Built a reputation within.


    Ronan introduced Richard Gerefang to Christopher Nolan very simply.


    Once, Christopher Nolan was one of the biggest supporters of IMAX technology.


    Using IMAX technology to shoot and produce is only good for "The Dark Knight", and in the style of Christopher Nolan, 3D technology will definitely not be used technology will damage the light and is not suitable for intense Most of the scenes in "The Dark Knight" take place at night, and 3D technology is completely unsuitable.


    In the past "Batman v Superman", the dark 3D effect, like "Martha", became the super slot of the film.


    As for Christopher Nolan¡¯s talk with IMAX, Ronan did not directly interfere. Although this is a Warner Bros. project, as long as "Batman: Hour of War" succeeds, Christopher Nolan will definitely be able to play in "The Dark Knight." Get a part of the right to speak.


    However, IMAX technology also has its drawbacks. The most typical one is that IMAX cameras are too heavy and bulky. Quite a lot of lenses, especially scenes with relatively complex environments, can be very inconvenient to shoot.


    Entering April, Marvel Comics, under the lobbying of Robert Lee and out of self-interest, asked Twentieth Century Fox to return to the negotiating table and discuss the issue of the film division of "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" .


    The third film released by Embassy Pictures will also be released.

 Chapter 597： Revelation

    On the first weekend of April, Embassy Pictures held the North American premiere of "Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse" in Los Angeles. Compared to "Underworld 2" which premiered last month, this film is obviously more valued. .


    Because Kate Beckinsale took over the heroine of "Van Helsing", Ronan planned that "Underworld" will temporarily be in the second part.


    This series takes the heroine Selena as the absolute core. Once the actor has problems, it will inevitably affect the entire movie.


    In contrast, the "Resident Evil" series that can continue to be filmed, whether the film itself or Milla Jovovich, is of much greater value.


    Ronan also appeared at the premiere.


    However, he did not walk the red carpet and went straight into the theater.


    Ronan saw Robert Lee and walked over and asked, "How is the situation over there?"


    Robert-Lee whispered: "Marvel¡¯s life is not easy. There is a serious shortage of funds. If you want to borrow, no one is willing to lend. Mortgage cannot be done. The remaining cartoon characters are basically not well-known. Banks and financial institutions are definitely not. Willing to take risks. Now they are trying their best to make money. I did not expend much effort to convince Avi Allard."


    He scratched his head: "If it weren''t for the heroes in our hands that are very famous, have not adapted the movie, and are of little value, it is estimated that Marvel will find us."


    Ronan nodded slowly and said: "You pay more attention to Marvel''s situation. When their bad situation reaches a near point, inform me and Bob in time."


    Robert Lee knew exactly what Ronan was going to do, nodded, and said, "I have someone keep watching."


    In fact, he has doubts. Now Marvel comics are like a bottomless pit. No matter how much money is thrown in, they will never die or live. If Relativity Entertainment really wants to buy, can it save Marvel?


    If it was someone else, he would have already made suggestions, but Ronan...


    Robert Lee believes that if anyone in this world can save the Marvel comics that have been horrible for the past decade, there is only Ronan.


    A few Asian faces walked into the VIP room at this time. Ronan and Robert Lee exchanged a few words in the past. In any case, Capcom is now a partner of Relativity Entertainment, and it is relatively rare. Kind.


    Capcom doesn''t have much ambition for the movie for the time being, and his energy seems to be entirely on the game.


    According to the standards used on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the games and comics of the island countries are definitely IP manufacturing machines, producing a variety of works with a wide range of audiences, and the copyright is not expensive.


    In terms of film adaptations, with very few exceptions, 99% of the island game or manga movies adapted by Hollywood are all on the street.


    Even Scarlett Johansson and James Cameron, who have considerable box office appeal, are planted on it.


    James Cameron is the producer of the "Alita: Battle Angel".


    When Ronan thought of this, he suddenly remembered one thing. It seemed that James Cameron liked the island cartoon adapted from this film very much.


    What is the name of that island country manga?


    Ronan is quite unfamiliar with island cartoons, and even not as familiar as the domestic dramas he used to be. Apart from brother Yixiu, Saint Seiya, Slam Dunk, and Reaper elementary school students remembered because of where he went, other island cartoons. Not to mention ignorance, few can remember.


    After thinking about it carefully, a name popped out of his head.


    "Ghost in the Shell"? It seems that the heroine is Scarlett Johansson. It is said that some concepts of "The Matrix" are derived from this anime.


    "Red chili"? Not right, I can remember this name, because many people say that Christopher Nolan''s "Inception" is a copy of this island comic.


    What kind of dream does it seem? Ronan pondered for a long time, and finally remembered a name-"Gunmeng"!


    Ronan called Robert Lee to the corner and whispered: "Just seeing the islanders of Capcom, I remembered an island manga I read some time ago. It should be called "Gunmeng". Check it, if the copyright is still there, let someone go to the island country and buy it."


    Robert Lee repeated: "Bun Meng?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, just call it this name, go buy it, and enrich it in the copyright library."


    Compared to works in North America, the biggest advantage of island comic copyright is that it is cheap. It doesn''t cost much to buy it. It may be used when discussing cooperation with James Cameron in the future.


    Robert Lee didn''t say much, he went straight out of the VIP room, took out his mobile phone and started making a call.


    For copyright robbing, the sooner the action is, the better.


    Last year, because of a step slow, the copyright of "The Da Vinci Code" fell into the hands of Tom Hanks.


    The crew came in at this time, and Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich found Ronan by themselves.


    The two are also familiar with Ronan. Paul Anderson said directly: "Ronan, will you wait for a while to prepare for the third?" He did not hide: "Mila took a film called "Fatal Violet" To play the heroine."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Yes, it will not be too late to prepare for the third film next year. I plan to release it in 2006."


    "No problem." Paul Anderson pledged: "I will finish on time."


    The rate of release every other year was originally within the scope of the plan. This type of film was released too fast. The last two sequels of "The Matrix" are lessons for us.


    When Ronan was sitting in the theater, he thought of the huge island country comic industry from "Gunmeng". Is there any copyright available? Perhaps after Netflix''s streaming media business becomes really strong, it will also need to diversify its operations and add works in various languages.


    The online copyright and remake copyright of those cartoons should also be valuable.


    Make a live-action movie version of "Full Master"? Ronan thought for a while, and finally shook his head. Instead of filming this, it''s better to adapt it based on the NBA superstars. There are more audiences around the world than this.


    The film began to show, and the premiere theater was full.


    The first film¡¯s pretty good box office performance, and the audience that it has attracted through the offline market over the past two years, naturally cares about the release of the sequel film.


    There are also game fans.


    A month before, Capcom had released a data that all the "Resident Evil" games that have been released added up to 24 million units sold worldwide.


    This is only genuine and does not include pirated audiences.


    The hot sale of games has also brought a greater audience base for the film.


    The film adaptation did not follow the idea of ??the game.


    Although Jill Valentine finally appeared in the film, the absolute protagonist of the film is still Alice.


    Compared with the complete release of the self in the next few films, in "Apocalypse", Paul Anderson, the director and screenwriter, somewhat relates the plot of the film to the characters, plots and events in the game.


    Of course, more is to change.


    For example, the three game characters in "The Nemesis" were added as secondary characters to promote the progress of the plot. At the same time, more fighting and stunt scenes were added to attract non-game fans.


    For Paul Anderson, Ronan at least has enough trust in the "Resident Evil" series.


    Once the "Resident Evil" series was filmed to the end, Paul Anderson said in an interview: In this world, no one is more successful than me in making a movie adapted from a game.


    From a business perspective, this makes sense.


    On the whole, no one is more successful than Paul Anderson''s "Resident Evil" series.


    In terms of the number of directing game adaptation film projects, Uvi Bauer can truly compare with Paul Anderson. However, the former Uvi Bauer does not have a fast-growing company and huge platform behind it.


    Perhaps, today''s Uvi Bauer can grab this position with Paul Anderson.


    Of course, from a pure film perspective, whether Uvi Bauer or Paul Anderson has become the world''s most successful game-adapted film director, it can be called the sadness of game-adapted movies.


    This type of movie was constantly tried in Hollywood until Ronan left the other side of the Pacific, and no one found the right answer and path.


    In the second part, Alice still can''t escape this zombie nightmare. After the transformation of the Umbrella Company''s Underground Biochemical Laboratory, she was given superhuman strength, speed and perception ability, and she continued to fight with the zombies.


    In addition to facing an army of zombies and mutant monsters, Alice has encountered a more powerful enemy...


    Compared with the first one, the zombies rushed out of the laboratory and attacked the human world. The umbrella company destroyed the entire city in order to protect its own achievements.


    The second part also completely determined the style of this series, not a horror thriller, but an action movie.


    Regardless of the quality of the film, "Apocalypse" does at least one thing. The fast pace allows the audience to sit down and spend more than an hour to enjoy the pleasure of visual and sound effects, and the rest does not need to stay. What''s next.


    This is also the entertainment of commercial films.


    Ronan feels that as long as it is entertaining enough, the adaptation does not necessarily follow the game plot.


    Compared with those game movies with larger plot adaptations, movies that follow the game plot have a higher chance of hitting the street.


    Watching "Resident Evil 2: Revelations", Ronan couldn''t help but think of Uvi Bauer. Brother Bao is adapting "Vampire Lane". Maybe Brother Bao can bring a masterpiece of a game adaptation movie?


    The last time I received a call from Uvi Bauer, Brother Bao had persuaded Christana Loken that the actress who had played in "Terminator 3" had agreed to be the leading actress.


    Inferring from Milla Jovovich and Angelina Jolie, the beautiful protagonist seems to be an indispensable key factor in the success of the game adaptation film.


    The second part of the screening is over, just like the first part, leaving suspense again so that the sequel can be filmed later.

 Chapter 598： Going crazy

    In Century City, James Murdoch, who had just arrived in Los Angeles from the UK, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the reception room on the top floor of the Fox Building, looking diagonally across the street. A brand new building stood there with a line of eye-catching characters-Theory of Relativity. building.


    What was originally a humble small Hollywood company has become a leader in the second line, and even threatened Fox to a certain extent.


    After two years of hard work in London, James Murdoch won the trust of his father Rupert Murdoch. In addition to continuing to serve as the CEO of Sky TV and News Corporation¡¯s UK branch, he was also allowed to participate in the second The business of Tenth Century Fox.


    This also gives James Murdoch more hope, and the future seems to be in his hands.


    The door of the reception room opened and Jim Pros, the president of Twentieth Century Fox, walked in.


    "Hi, James." Jim Prolos greeted enthusiastically: "It''s just been a meeting, so you have been waiting for a long time."


    James Murdoch seems to respect Jim Pros very much: "I just arrived, your job is important."


    The two of them sat on the sofa chairs in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. From this place, they could overlook Century City and the entire Los Angeles.


    James Murdoch pointed to the office building he had just looked at: "When I came to Fox last time, this building was still called the Death Star Building, right?"


    Jim Prolos took a look there and said: "Relativity Entertainment spent more than 200 million US dollars to buy this building as the company headquarters."


    "I saw Ronan Anderson in London a few years ago." James Murdoch still remembers the meeting at the royal charity party: "At that time, Relativity Entertainment was still a small company, right?"


    Jim Prolos nodded slightly: "In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment has developed too fast, and the equity structure of Relativity Entertainment is simple. Strictly speaking, it is a sole proprietorship company and does not need to disclose revenue and financial reports. They can only roughly estimate their income based on market statistics. Except for internal executives, it is estimated that others are not clear about the true profitability of Relativity Entertainment in a year."


    James Murdoch said: "On the film business alone, where do they rank in Hollywood?"


    Jim Prolos said without hesitation: "The top three are inevitable, but Relativity Entertainment does not have TV and other media businesses, which is a weakness."


    James Murdoch asked: "What is the basis for the calculation?"


    "Mainly from the box office." Jim Prolos simply said: "The offline income is estimated by the box office."


    "By the way, was there a Relativity Entertainment film released last weekend?" James Murdoch asked again.


    Jim Prolos smiled: "Resident Evil, which is adapted from the game, is a sequel. The first box office is good, and this one is the same. The North American box office at the first weekend was 34.2 million U.S. dollars, and the box office at the single venue exceeded 10,000. "


    James Murdoch raised his eyebrows: "Can the North American box office exceed 100 million?"


    Jim Pross shook his head: "The reputation of this film is not ideal. The possibility of over 100 million in North America is unlikely, but 80 million US dollars should be fine." He sighed: "Compared with first-line commercial production, these medium-to-low-scale projects , The income does not seem particularly amazing, but the theory of relativity will release about five copies every year, which together make a huge profit."


    James Murdoch looked at the Relativity Entertainment Building in the distance: "Ronan Anderson is very capable of running movies."


    Jim Prolos said directly: "I think Ronan Anderson is above Jerry Bruckheimer."


    James Murdoch didn¡¯t expect Jim Prolos to have such a high rating. He was silent for a moment and then said for a while: ¡°According to you, Relativity Entertainment is stronger than DreamWorks. The six major companies just watched. Is he stronger?"


    "Relativistic entertainment has been a lot of trouble recently." Jim Prolos said: "But they have a simple equity structure, healthy financials, and sufficient cash flow. As long as they can produce high-quality movies stably, the Big Six has no good way to take him. It¡¯s been too long to be separated from the studio. Paramount has used the means of exclusive releases, but the box office of "The Passion of the Christ" has exploded, and these means have all become laughing stocks."


    James Murdoch is very aware of the weight of 20th Century Fox in the entire News Corporation. After thinking about it for a moment, he asked: "Can''t we start offline?"


    "Offline rental and sales market? There is no way to limit it." Jim Prolos smiled helplessly: "Fox has made this effort and it has no effect. The Big Six, including myself, have not paid much attention to relativity entertainment before. Think that the threat of future competition is DreamWorks. Even if the Relativity Entertainment has a good performance for two years, it is only a falling star."


    He put away his smile, his gaze gradually turned dark: "When it really attracts attention, Relativity Entertainment has formed a nearly complete industrial chain."


    Jim ProLogis knew James Murdoch¡¯s ambitions, and he was also a supporter of James Murdoch within News Corporation. At this time, he took the trouble to say: ¡°Online theaters, as long as the movie can bring traffic No matter whose film they are from, even if it is a Russian company, they can still take pictures. The most important thing in the offline market is DVD, peripherals and licensing, and TV copyright."


    James Murdoch listened very seriously, because one day he will return to the United States from London to fight for what belongs to him.


    Jim Prolos continued: ¡°In terms of peripherals, a movie has a big box office, where characters or other products become popular, and profit-driven businesses will certainly not let it go, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Captain Jack Sparrow, and the embassy The film industry has its own developed manufacturing and distribution channels."


    "DVD can now account for nearly half of the profit of a movie. This is actually the best way to restrict. Viacom¡¯s Blockbuster company has stopped selling and renting movies from Relativity Entertainment since last year. The impact is limited because Netflix, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, has surpassed Blockbuster in terms of rental and sales performance."


    "In addition, like the peripheral products, Embassy Pictures has an independent DVD producer on the other side of the Pacific. In that country, our ability to influence is limited and we can create foreign exchange business. No company will easily give up."


    James Murdoch interjected: "What about TV rights? Relativity Entertainment does not have a TV station, right?"


    Jim-Pross nodded and said: "CBS belongs to Viacom, ABC is under Disney''s, NBC has just merged with Universal Pictures, plus our Fox TV station, all four major television networks in the United States and six major film companies The connection is close. The problem is that the six major companies have never really joined together. They are competitors."


    If you want the big six companies to work closely together and take a shot at a very powerful company, I am afraid that the big six will first mess up themselves.


    Although there is a certain tacit understanding between the six major companies, and even a small amount of cross-shareholding between each other, who does not want to completely suppress other companies and become the top company in Hollywood and occupy the largest market.


    Visible opponents like Relativity Entertainment are not terrible, and those secret enemies who seem to be standing with themselves, no one wants to face them.


    James Murdoch asked: "Is there no other good way?"


    "It''s too difficult. The Big Six itself is also difficult." Jim Prolos shook his head and said: "Universal Pictures has just merged with NBC, and the internal integration will not be completed within a few years. For the time being, there will be no energy to take care of others. Pella Meng Films had trouble with Relativity Entertainment, but was broken. There was a problem with their production business, and they stared at DreamWorks and wanted to swallow it. Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment are still in the honeymoon period, and the two parties are in multiple movies. There is cooperation on the project. Disney, not to mention, the two factions inside are about to shoot each other. We Fox is not easy, and Marvel comics seem to be crazy recently, requesting to modify "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" ¡·¡¯S contract, otherwise legal procedures will be required..."


    "I remember the contract with Marvel is very clear." James Murdoch said.


    Jim Prolos said: "This is not a contract issue. Marvel Comics is crazy. They sold almost all of their valuable copyright assets, and they turned their faces on us for money."


    James Murdoch''s tone became cold: "A worthless company is not worth paying for Fox. Don''t be soft on Marvel comics. They are not worthy of sympathy."


    Jim Pross also said: "I am not worried about Marvel comics. Marvel comics are indeed crazy because of lack of funds, but there are people behind them who are promoting this..."


    James Murdoch was immediately alert: "You mean relativity entertainment?"


    "Yes, Relativity Entertainment." Jim Prolos said slowly: "As far as I know, Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson bought the copyrights of a number of second- and third-tier comic characters from Marvel. Since then, the relationship between the two parties has been very close. , Robert Lee and Avi Allard of Relativity Entertainment are very close James Murdoch stood up, came to the floor-to-ceiling windows, once again looked at the Relativity Entertainment Building, and whispered: "I In London, there are some people who can get exclusive news by special means. "


    Jim Prolos quickly said: "James, be cautious. Ronan Anderson is not an ordinary person. He has at least one billion dollars in net worth. He is cunning and cunning. If we take the lead in using methods that exceed the rules..."


    Unlike these professional managers in Hollywood who are fairly abiding by the rules of the game, James Murdoch dared to use illegal methods for his own benefit.


    In London, he has instructed some media under News Corporation to do so.


    "I understand." James Murdoch also knows to be cautious: "I will consider it carefully."


    Jim Prolos was a little relieved, he was just a professional manager and couldn''t go crazy.


    James Murdoch added: "I''m going to meet Ronan Anderson."

 Chapter 599： So big and cheap

    On the first floor of the Relativity Building, except for the spacious front hall, most of them are independent shops. These shops signed a lease contract last year. After the property rights of the building changed owners, the agreement continued to be performed, but the contract was adjusted and the owner became Relativity Entertainment .


    On the east side of the main entrance, closest to the entrance, is the newly opened Starbucks.


    James Murdoch sat on the side of the glass curtain wall, his eyes passed through the transparent glass curtain wall, and he looked at the people entering and exiting the Theory of Relativity Building.


    This office building, no smaller than Fox Tower, will one day be full of staff from Relativity Entertainment?


    When James Murdoch was talking to Jim Pros that day, he had an idea.


    Being born into a super-rich family is a kind of luck, but there are several brothers and sisters, everyone is ambitious, and James Murdoch feels that he is very unfortunate.


    Rupert Murdoch is over 70 years old. Although James Murdoch has never said it, he feels his father is old.


    The age spots on the face are all in series.


    The future belongs to the younger generation.


    But it is not easy to get the maximum power of News Corporation, and several brothers and sisters will not easily agree.


    As for the woman, James Murdoch has never looked at him, his father is old, but not confused, that woman can''t get much.


    In the same way, the father is not old-fashioned, and the heir chosen must be the one with the best ability, the most achievements, and the ability to further expand News Corporation.


    In the traditional media industry, News Corporation has almost reached its limit. It is extremely difficult to continue to grow. The emerging media and entertainment industries should have a lot to do.


    Both businesses of Relativity Entertainment are developing rapidly.


    This is also one of the reasons why James Murdoch won to participate in the 20th Century Fox business.


    If under his operation, Twentieth Century Fox''s business development takes a big step, who will be the chairman of the board of directors of News Corporation in a few years?


    If Ronan answered this question, the answer couldn''t be simpler. In the next ten years, the person sitting in that position will never change.


    Ronan arrived at Starbucks five minutes earlier than the agreed time, but James Murdoch did not expect to come earlier.


    "Hi, Ronan." James Murdoch stood up to greet Ronan: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "You, the CEO of Sky TV, when are you in Los Angeles? Why don''t you contact me earlier."


    James Murdoch laughed and said with a haha: "There is a bit of business with 20th Century Fox, and I need to make a special trip. The company is big, and some managers are too lazy to do it personally."


    Ronan didn''t seem to know what Fox had done in the 20th century, and said, "When will I have time, I will call a party."


    "We are old friends." James Murdoch declined: "You are welcome."


    He started to get into the main topic: "I went to see a movie last night, "Resident Evil: Revelation". The title is your company''s work, right?"


    Ronan said, "Yes, it was just released last weekend."


    James Murdoch took advantage of the situation and said: "The attendance of the game I went to watch was good, and the box office was good, right?"


    "Not bad." Ronan said roughly: "The premiere won a box office champion."


    James Murdoch touched his chin: "If I remember correctly, this is the third box office title of Relativity Entertainment this year, right? It seems that three movies have been released."


    Ronan smiled: "The main reason is that the schedule is good. With the results of "Apocalypse", it may be very difficult to change the schedule to enter the top three."


    James Murdoch reacted immediately: "If Relativity Entertainment has more powerful media resources for publicity, the box office performance will be better."


    Ronan gradually realized that there was something interesting in his words, and simply followed his words and said: "Yes, the media is currently the weakness of relativistic entertainment."


    "Can you solve this weakness in the short term?" James Murdoch asked.


    Ronan joked: "James, unless you can convince your father to sell me some newspapers and TV stations at a low price."


    James Murdoch couldn¡¯t help laughing: ¡°I can¡¯t convince him of this kind of thing. However, I am willing to act as an intermediary to promote more and closer cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation, and let News Corporation¡¯s media At a more favorable price, it is fully open to the films of Relativity Entertainment."


    This kind of thing is certainly not free. Ronan also wanted to see what James Murdoch suddenly asked him and wanted to do. He simply said: "Of course, Relativity Entertainment is willing to cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation. This is my dream. of."


    James Murdoch looked at Ronan, Ronan looked sincere, without any pretense.


    Who knows what is behind sincerity? James Murdoch didn''t take it seriously, because he was such a person.


    "I think the two companies should establish closer ties." James Murdoch also said sincerely: "So that we can cooperate more closely."


    Ronan said, "James, what do you suggest?"


    James Murdoch smiled and said: "Nothing special, Hollywood''s common method of cooperation, company swaps, 20th Century Fox and Relativity Entertainment share each other."


    This answer is not beyond Ronan''s expectation. It is normal for big companies in the circle to hold each other''s shares, but the shareholding ratio is very low and more symbolic.


    In addition, these shares constitute a complex company, and there are also a small number of the same investors.


    Ronan asked directly: "What about the ratio?"


    "I can''t call the shots." James Murdoch still smiled: "But I think as long as the terms of Relativity Entertainment are good, plus my lobbying, it will not be difficult to impress the group''s board of directors."


    What is the favorable conditions for relativity entertainment? Ronan secretly slandered, is this the cooperation of Relativity Entertainment''s initiative to find the door?


    Ronan asked specifically: "What conditions can impress News Corporation and 20th Century Fox?"


    James Murdoch was prepared for a long time: "My personal judgment is that with the exchange of 20% of the shares of Twentieth Century Fox for about 3% of the shares of Twentieth Century Fox, the News Corporation board of directors may accept it.


    In the twentieth century, Fox was a giant with a market value of more than 25 billion U.S. dollars. To achieve such a share swap, he could not guarantee that he could convince his father and the board of directors.


    After all, the outside world''s valuation of Relativity Entertainment is about 2.5 billion US dollars.


    Ronan''s expression did not change, but he increased his vigilance in his heart. As expected, the imperialist selflessness is immortal!


    There are many factors in the development of Relativity Entertainment under the condition that the six major companies occupy the absolute upper reaches.


    Lionsgate once became bigger and stronger, and Netflix even became a member of the MPAA. Why? Don¡¯t the Big Six companies know that they will seriously threaten their status? But the Big Six companies have never really united and tried their best to beat them, because the Big Six companies themselves are competitors.


    If the six major companies monopolized the absolute advantage of resources, and they were monolithic, Hollywood would not be like this long ago.


    Relativity Entertainment was developed between the six major gaps and under the cover of DreamWorks¡¯ shield. It has a single equity structure, extremely healthy finances, abundant cash flow reserves, and established relatively complete production and marketing channels.


    These are the capital of Relativity Entertainment, and it is also the capital of any single one of the six major companies that dare not officially start a war on Relativity Entertainment.


    And equity is the foundation.


    Today¡¯s transfer of 20% is equivalent to the relatively solid shell of Relativity Entertainment, opening a hole, giving 20th Century Fox and even News Corporation a chance to toss inside.


    The strongest cities collapsed from the inside.


    3% of 20% of Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s shares were exchanged for 20% of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s shares. From the outside world¡¯s assessment of the two companies, Ronan undoubtedly took a big advantage.


    But not to mention the previous ones, only one thing is enough to strengthen Ronan''s mind.


    Netflix is ??preparing to go public!


    Ronan said euphemistically: "Three percent is exchanged for 20 percent. This is too cheap. I''m afraid it will be difficult for you to convince News Corp..."


    "Trust me, I''m at least 70% sure!" James Murdoch vowed: "Ronan, your ability is worth the premium of Fox!"


    Relativity Entertainment produced and released more than a dozen films last year, plus the old films before, how much profit?


    Ronan sighed. Could it be the relationship between the growth environment and the natural advantages brought by the big group. James Murdoch is so confident, why not let him finish his words?


    "James, I appreciate your kindness." Ronan can only say so: "If Relativity Entertainment wants to cross-holding with other companies, I will definitely give priority to 20th Century Fox."


    Hearing this, James Murdoch paused slightly and returned to normal in an instant: "Okay, Ronan, I hope we can cooperate deeply in the future."


    This result has been expected naturally, it is not surprising.


    It''s just a pity that the huge benefits couldn''t blind the young man''s eyes, and he didn''t get the opportunity to break into the entertainment of relativity from the inside for the time being.


    James Murdoch was a little disappointed, but he didn''t entangle him. He shook hands with Ronan gracefully and said goodbye: "I will return to London soon. You must contact me when you go to London. We will get together again."


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Definitely."


    This is the Relativity Building. Ronan sent James Murdoch out of Starbucks out of the most basic courtesy and watched him get into the car near the door, knowing that Relativity Entertainment has no way to go back, or enter the top one in Hollywood. The level, or be eaten by the forces at the top...


    James Murdoch got in the car and sat quietly and thought for a long time. The friendly negotiation with cooperation as a cover failed to achieve the goal, so he could only think of other ways.


    He said to the driver and assistant: "Let people stare at Ronan Anderson."


    .

 Chapter 600： Marvels approach

    In the reception room of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Lee solemnly introduced Ronan to a bald man: "Ronan, this is the new president of Marvel Comics Copyright Department Arthur Macomb. This time he is coming to Los Angeles to deal with Marvel. For copyright matters, I made a special trip to visit the company today."


    Arthur Macomb stepped forward and shook hands with Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, it''s a great honor to know you."


    Ronan responded with a polite smile: "It''s nice to meet you."


    This is the professional who Marvel Comics sent to Los Angeles to deal with copyright disputes with Twentieth Century Fox.


    After a brief exchange between the two parties, Arthur Macomb said: "I came here today, mainly to bring greetings from Mr. Avi-Allard, and a little bit more."


    Ronan was very angry: "Please say, where Relativity Entertainment can help, it will definitely help."


    Of course Arthur Macomb is not an idiot. He can hear another meaning behind this, and he will definitely not help if he doesn''t want to help.


    "Shahai Entertainment Production Company, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, currently holds the film adaptation rights of more than 30 Marvel superhero characters and their related characters and stories." Arthur Macomb said directly: "At the time, Shahai Entertainment It is the copyright of these superhero characters that have been bought out. Marvel Comics has been publishing related comics in recent years. The influence of many characters has been expanding through comics. I think it is necessary to modify the contract between the two parties and appropriately increase Marvel as the creator Copyright revenue, after all, cooperation must be a win-win situation."


    Ronan asked Robert Lee to lobby for Marvel Comics in New York, and he was psychologically prepared for this, saying: "At present, Shahai Entertainment has no relevant film adaptation plan. I suggest that we wait for the film project to be determined before we discuss it. ."


    Arthur Macomb thought for a while. The film is not adapted, and it is useless to talk about it for the time being. The main focus is on the already popular Marvel movies, and immediately said: "Yes."


    Ronan stayed quiet, and Robert Lee sat with him, always smiling.


    Yesterday he had a half-day meeting with Robert Iger and Ronan, and a team has already rushed to New York to start the preparatory work.


    If all goes well, the future agreement between Shahai Entertainment and Marvel Comics will not be a problem at all.


    As for not going well, the possibility is small. Now Marvel is a company that almost has no place to borrow money.


    Ronan added: "I will communicate directly with Avi Arad on this matter."


    Arthur Macomb also knew that he and Ronan were not talking on an equal footing, and said with a smile: "Okay, Mr. Allard welcomes Mr. Anderson to Marvel at any time."


    Ronan made another polite sentence.


    After staying for less than half an hour, Arthur Macomb said goodbye and left. Relativity Entertainment is just a small problem. After all, the related copyrights are temporarily not profitable, and the target is those companies that are or will generate revenue.


    Ronan told Robert Lee: "Let the team in New York keep an eye on Marvel."


    In April, the North American film market was still relatively cold. After "Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse" won the North American box office championship at its premiere weekend, the explosive energy quickly dissipated.


    Most of the movies of this type belong to the type of "getting addicted to death" and basically do not have much staying power.


    The freshness of rotten tomatoes is 23%; IMDB scores 6.3; ema audience scores an average of ¡°B-¡±; authoritative media comprehensively evaluates MetaCritic with an average score of 42.


    The reputation of "Resident Evil 2: Revelation" can only be said to be quite general.


    Therefore, no one was surprised by the film''s big box office jump this weekend.


    On the second weekend of the show, the box office of "Apocalypse" dropped nearly 70% over the weekend, and it earned 10.8 million US dollars in three days.


    For ten days of screening, the North American box office grossed $51.2 million.


    "Underworld 2" spent its fifth weekend in North America, and its box office dropped to an extremely low level, earning $2.2 million for three days on the weekend. The previous non-weekend single-day income was as low as about $200,000.


    This film is about to go down, and the North American box office has accumulated $82.21 million, which will not increase much.


    Another film "The Passion of the Christ" has not been affected by the lawsuit between Aiken Pictures and Embassy Pictures. The box office in North America has never fallen by more than 40%. In the past few weekends, it still maintains $3 million every weekend. With the above proceeds, the North American box office totaled $375.62 million.


    Overseas, the box office easily exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office broke the 600 million U.S. dollar mark.


    Up to now, "The Passion of the Christ" firmly sits at the top of the 2004 North American and global box office rankings.


    For three consecutive months, three consecutive films have succeeded at the box office, and Relativity Entertainment is still developing rapidly at its own pace.


    This weekend has just passed, and Jim Pross of Twentieth Century Fox welcomed a special visitor, Arthur Macomb, the president of Marvel Comics Copyright.


    "I heard that 20th Century Fox''s "Fantastic Four" is about to start filming?" Arthur Macomb asked directly.


    Jim Prolos knows what the other party is coming from, but he doesn''t particularly care. After all, Marvel Comics is a company that can die at any time, and all its valuable copyrights are basically sold. He said: "Filming will start next month and will be released next year. Marvel is welcome to attend the premiere at that time."


    Arthur Macomb asked again: "Where is the third part of "X-Men"?"


    "You mean "Last Stand"?" Jim Prolos replied calmly, "It will be released in 2006."


    Arthur Macomb was creating momentum for himself from the beginning: "I want to ask, when will the offline split of "X-Men 2" last year be accounted for."


    Jim Pross glanced at him and said faintly: "There are still three months before the payment period stipulated in the contract. Marvel Comics is too impatient?"


    The company behind Arthur Macomb lacked confidence, but still gathered momentum: "Mr. Pross, this time I came to Fox. I am entrusted by the Marvel Comics board of directors and all shareholders to revise part of the agreement between us. ."


    Jim Pross looked serious: "Please speak."


    "There are mainly two aspects." Arthur Macomb said loudly: "First, some of the contract terms of the "X-Men" series are seriously unfair to Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics requires that the payment of all revenue sharing in the film series be revised. The billing period is changed from annual payment to quarterly payment, and it must be paid within one and a half months after the current quarter."


    Hearing this, Jim Pross became more serious, and said directly: "Film is different from comics. It takes time to collect income from all channels. Your request is unrealistic, and 20th Century Fox cannot do it. To."


    Arthur Macomb recalled the data and information provided by Robert Lee, with a hint of coldness, and said: "As far as I know, the longest billing period for channel dealers in the 20th century is only ten days, and it is extremely large. Part of the billing period is only one week."


    This is directly related to the cash flow of Fox in the twentieth century. Of course, Jim Prolos will not let go.


    Arthur Macomb did not continue to struggle with "X-Men", but continued with the words just now: "Secondly, the copyright licensing agreement of "Fantastic Four" has been comprehensively revised. For specific content, please refer to "X-Men."


    The words just made Jim Prolos look serious, but now Jim Prolos''s face is completely cold.


    Twentieth Century Fox bought out the copyright of "Fantastic Four" from Marvel Comics at one time. No matter the success or failure of the film adaptation project, it has nothing to do with Marvel Comics and does not involve any subsequent sharing clauses.


    For the movies of the "X-Men" series, Marvel Comics has the right to obtain a later share. Although the proportion is not high, the trilogy series also involves tens of millions of dollars.


    "Fantastic Four" is also going to be serialized...


    Jim Pross said in a cold voice: "This is an unreasonable and illegal request. Marvel comics don''t even need the most basic contract spirit and business reputation."


    Arthur Macomb replied: "Marvel comics need to survive." His voice was also a bit cold: "Is the way that 20th Century Fox obtained the copyright of "Fantastic Four" really legal? You and the last comic In a private transaction, the Wei management reached a copyright agreement that was impossible for normal people to sign. Many people were able to prove this back then."


    The method by which Fox bought the Fantastic Four in the twentieth century was not glorious, but it did not violate the legal terms. Jim Prolos was one of the witnesses and was confident enough: "You can''t talk nonsense about this."


    Arthur Macomb knew how difficult it was and could only be as strong as possible: "This matter can be resolved through negotiation. If 20th Century Fox does not give any opportunity, Marvel Comics can only seek legal solutions."


    How could Jim Prolos compromise in front of a dying company: "The contract between Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Comics is protected by law."


    "Is this kind of unfair agreement normal?" Arthur Macomb raised his voice unconsciously: "Don''t say anything else, your film adaptation can attract the attention of many people, and it will succeed in the future. Promotion doesn¡¯t matter? Without the success of Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four would have the current influence would become a superhero second only to Superman, Batman, Spiderman and the Hulk?"


    Jim Pross said coldly: ¡°In the hands of Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four is outdated. In the past five years, how many related comics have you sold? There are still sales and influence on the comics launched by Marvel? "


    These words directly refer to the greatest pain of Marvel. From the mid-1990s to the present, Marvel has been hovering on the edge of the cliff. It is not easy to survive, where there is still the scenery of the year.


    Arthur Macomb took a deep breath: "So, 20th Century Fox is not going to talk to Marvel?"


    Jim Prolos has a colder tone: "Twentieth Century Fox has the right to refuse any non-partial request."


    Being able to come to Los Angeles, Arthur Macomb made ample preparations, especially Robert Lee of Relativity Entertainment, who also came up with a good idea to push 20th Century Fox to a dead end.


    "From the second half of the year, Marvel Comics will republish the Fantastic Four comics." Arthur Macomb said: "In the main comic universe, the Fantastic Four will gradually darken and become a villain with all evil..."

 Chapter 601： Poor crazy

    "Today, Arthur Macomb entered the Fox Tower."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Lee told Ronan: "We can''t know what to talk about, but Marvel has no other way to go."


    Ronan paced slowly: "What is the financial situation of Marvel."


    Robert Iger¡¯s business department has already done a lot of work. He then said: ¡°After Shahai Entertainment bought the copyright of Marvel¡¯s last batch of second- and third-tier characters with some real popularity, Marvel is actually gambling, betting on the comics industry. It''s getting better, but they lost the bet. Nowadays, the entertainment is diversified, and simple paper comics can never go back to the heyday of the 70s and 80s."


    The comics industry is undergoing pain and transformation. In fact, DC''s life is not better than Marvel''s, but behind DC are Warner Bros. and Time Warner.


    These three people know that Robert Iger did not say much, but said: "The copyright transfer fee did not turn Marvel around. Now the sales of Marvel comics have not risen significantly. Without sufficient capital investment, it is difficult to generate explosions. For ordinary creativity and comics, Marvel has loans. Although it is not too much, it has problems with its own blood production. It can support it until now. It depends on the revenue sharing of the "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" series."


    Robert-Lee said: "It is precisely because of this situation that I did not expend much effort to persuade the top management of Marvel, even if they know that our purpose is not pure, Marvel needs to increase revenue from the share, they have no choice."


    Ronan said: "In fact, Marvel can also attack us, trying to get back the copyright in our hands as collateral."


    Robert Iger reminded: "The failure of Daredevil has caused Marvel to have a serious lack of confidence in the value of these second- and third-tier characters. Since we have to look down and do things, those who have not made a movie in our hands, where is there a line of "X "Men" and "Fantastic Four" are valuable."


    The Avengers project will succeed, Ronan is very confident, because of Ronan''s relationship, Robert Iger, Robert Lee and others also believe this.


    But their relatives don''t necessarily think so.


    The atmosphere in the reception room of Fox Building almost solidified.


    The words were completely beyond the expectation of Jim Prolos. He stared at Arthur Macomb, as if he didn''t believe Marvel would do it.


    As an executive, Arthur Macomb knows the real situation of Marvel comics and knows that there are very few options for Marvel comics.


    Sony Columbia Pictures has cooperated with Marvel Comics. The revenue share of "Spider-Man" is an important factor that Marvel can support. At this time, it will be harmful to Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Universal Pictures¡¯ "Hulk" spit out blood, and there is no revenue sharing at all. Universal Pictures has even transferred "Hulk" to Relativity Entertainment.


    As for Relativity Entertainment, how can those second- and third-tier heroes generate revenue without making movies? It''s useless for Marvel Comics to find them.


    The choice is actually 20th Century Fox, and only 20th Century Fox.


    In the twentieth century, Fox had a general relationship with Marvel, and even used the plight of Marvel comics in "Fantastic Four" to sign a completely unequal copyright contract.


    In addition to "Spider-Man", Twentieth Century Fox''s "X-Men 3" and "Fantastic Four" are also the closest Marvel superhero movies to be released.


    "The Fantastic Four will become villains who do all the bad things!" Arthur Macomb said, his voice gradually returned to normal: "Don''t doubt this. The story outline of Marvel Comics has been drawn up. These four A villain will be killed by justice before September next year!"


    Jim Pross squinted his eyes, kept calm, and said, "Are you crazy?"


    Arthur Macomb knows very well that Marvel comics are indeed crazy, crazy!


    Jim Prolos questioned: "By doing this, you are hurting Marvel''s own brand and supporters!"


    Arthur Macomb''s hands trembled slightly: "But it is also possible that a large number of people do not go to the movies because of comics!"


    "How many audiences do you have for your comics?" Jim Prolos felt like he was facing a madman representative of a crazy company: "How much influence can it have?"


    Arthur Macomb''s shaking hands clenched into fists, and it seemed that they didn¡¯t shake anymore: ¡°Marvel comics are no better than before, and Marvel has nothing to lose. We are even prepared for Marvel¡¯s collapse at any time. Before Marvel is over, it¡¯s worth it to bite the person who pitted us."


    When he said this, he didn''t tremble at all: "If the investment of "Fantastic Four" is so high, if it fails, 20th Century Fox will have a headache, right?"


    Jim Prolos is sure that the Marvel group is really crazy!


    "Doing this will hurt your children the most." Jim Prolos hopes that Marvel is a little sensible.


    Arthur Macomb said: "We have all sold our children, and we still care if they are harmed?"


    Jim Prolos looked more serious, and said coldly: "We are business partners, not enemies..."


    Arthur Macomb interrupted him: "Will "Fantastic Four" happen in normal cooperation?" He said harder: "Marvel Comics is just fighting for the benefits we deserve. We are not greedy. It requires the same contract terms as in "X-Men."


    Jim Prolos no longer refuted or tried to persuade. He was silent for a while and said: "I can''t decide this matter alone. I will submit it to the company. You need to wait a while."


    Anyway, first hold on to Arthur Macomb and Marvel Comics.


    Arthur Macomb first nodded: "Yes, Marvel can wait." He went on to say, "I hope 20th Century Fox can give me a clear answer within five days."


    This is no trivial matter. Arthur Macomb knew very well that even if Jim Prolos agreed, he would have to persuade the executives and even the board of directors of 20th Century Fox.


    Jim Prolos stood up directly: "I''m here today, I need to deal with this matter as soon as possible."


    Arthur Macomb gently shook his hand: "I hope I can get good news."


    The meeting ended here, Jim Prolos sent Arthur Macomb out of the reception room and returned to his office blankly.


    The crazy actions of Marvel comics will definitely have a negative impact on the future "Fantastic Four", but to achieve such an effect, it will take a long time for Marvel to go from comic creation to publication to influence spreading. .


    Jim Pross picked up the phone, pressed a few numbers, and said, "I need the latest information about Marvel comics that the company has, and I will send it over immediately."


    Ten minutes later, the female assistant with eyes knocked on the office door, walked in, and respectfully handed a thick document to Jim Pross.


    Looking through it carefully, Jim Pross circled a few key points on the information and said: "Let people confirm the authenticity of these situations and the latest changes. I will reply before going to work tomorrow."


    The female assistant took the information back and quickly responded: "Yes."


    Jim Prolos added: "Let the people from the public relations department go to New York immediately. If the situation doesn''t go well, contact News Corp. They will help."


    The female assistant responded again: "Yes."


    Jim Pross waved his hand, the female assistant stepped lightly, left the office, and started making calls.


    The storm that changed the entire North American comics landscape has just begun.


    Later, Robert Lee, who was pulling the suitcase, stood at the front desk of the company and waited for a while. Robert Iger, who was also pulling the suitcase, walked over with Ronan empty-handed.


    Ronan said: "This is one of the key plans for the company''s future industrial layout. They have lost their largest soft assets and mortgageable assets, and there are few alternatives."


    Robert Iger nodded: "Relativity Entertainment is not a few years ago. We are a big company with strength and platform. They are in an awkward situation and it is difficult to refuse our kindness."


    "Bob is right." Robert Lee answered, "They can''t even sell their son."


    This is very speechless, but it is a portrayal of the real situation. In the 1970s and 1980s, who would have thought that one of the two major comic magnates in North America would have fallen into this situation.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that Marvel Comics once mortgaged the copyrights of dozens of well-known superheroes and borrowed the production budget of "Iron Man". In the near desperate situation, he could only fight hard...


    Then everyone who followed the film industry knew everything that happened.


    Even from then on, there has been a commercial film law in the world called "Marvel Law".


    Even many third- and fourth-tier superheroes can be brought along.


    Unfortunately, in order to temporarily solve the financial difficulties and overcome the immediate difficulties, Marvel Comics sold the last valuable soft assets to Shahai Entertainment in the past few years. The difficulty of mortgage lending has increased more than twice.


    Ronan felt that he had to be responsible, and he still had to clean up the mess caused by Marvel.


    "You are a professionalRobert understands the situation." Ronan looked at the two right-hands and said, "How do you do it?"


    Robert Lee''s position is very right: "I am responsible for providing information. The real work and decisions depend on Bob."


    Robert Iger smiled as usual and said, "I will try my best."


    Ronan smiled and said, "We must take down Marvel, and I will continue to trouble Twentieth Century Fox with Marvel comics."


    Copyright is entangled in these matters, and the possibility of winning is not high, but the annoyance will also annoy the 20th Century Fox. They are always energetic to find the trouble of relativity entertainment.


    Wait until the future Avengers plan is launched, and then release relevant information this time, I wonder if the people of 20th Century Fox will jump in anger.


    Oh, yes, there are James Cameron and "Avatar."


    These should be done as early as possible, after all, no one knows what James Cameron wants to do.

 Chapter 602： Advantage

    When James Cameron''s crew finished filming in the North Atlantic and returned to Los Angeles, Ronan immediately instructed the Embassy Pictures, which had won the distribution rights of "Deep Sea Alien", to contact the crew, stating that the Relativity Building has the most advanced post-production. The distributor is willing to assist the producer in the post-production of the documentary.


    Five sets of post-production rooms in the Theory of Relativity Building have been completed. Shahai Entertainment has invested heavily in them. All production rooms can meet the production needs of 3D movies.


    The crew of "Deep Sea Alien" quickly signed a lease with Shahai Entertainment and moved into the Relativity Entertainment Building. Ronan made a special trip to visit James Cameron.


    "Unexpectedly, the equipment in the production room is so advanced." James Cameron stood in front of the latest color table that can directly process 3D images and said: "There are very few post-production rooms that can meet the requirements in Hollywood. , I was thinking about going to New Zealand to find Weta Studio."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This is the advantage of the equipment purchase."


    James Cameron nodded slightly: "Technology is developing too fast, and many devices need to be updated in a few years."


    Ronan told the truth: "James, the main reason is that your requirements are too high."


    Originally for the filming and production of "Titanic", James Cameron and Hollywood''s famous special effects artist Stan Winston jointly established the "Digital Realm" special effects company, but after the ship arrived at the end, James Cameron quickly discovered The development speed of the "digital field" is far behind his requirements, so he simply transferred his shares in the "digital field" and cooperated with the more ambitious IMAX company and Sony Electronics.


    James Cameron pointed to the new equipment: "Your requirements are also very high." He suddenly asked: "Ronan, you have invested heavily in building a post-production room that can handle 3D video, and you are optimistic about the future of 3D?"


    Ronan said directly: "When it comes to film technology, I am a layman in front of you, a technology innovator, but I am optimistic about the commercial prospects of 3D. Once 3D technology becomes popular, the general increase in ticket prices is inevitable."


    Hearing this, James Cameron was speechless for a while, can only say that the opposite is indeed a film company boss?


    "There are also many conservative people." James Cameron said: "I think 3D will ruin the movie."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "In those days, silence changed to sound, black and white changed to color. Many people also said that new technology would ruin film art, and technological changes would inevitably touch the interests of some inherent forces."


    James Cameron nodded in approval: "It makes sense."


    Ronan turned to the topic and asked: "James, in the past few years you have filmed two documentaries, "Deep Sea Ghost" and "Deep Sea Alien". The former uses 3D technology plus the new camera technology jointly developed by you and Sony Electronics. The latter It also unites with IMAX. You are researching and practicing new technologies, right?"


    James Cameron knew Ronan hadn''t finished speaking, he just nodded.


    Ronan didn¡¯t directly point out that James Cameron¡¯s temperament is a bit weird, so he went around in a circle and said, ¡°I have a project in my hand, which is very suitable for the new 3D technology and your style.¡±


    Everyone is not stupid. Ronan contacted James Cameron repeatedly. Even if James Cameron only thinks of Ronan¡¯s identity as the producer and the boss of the film company, it is not difficult to guess some of his goals.


    Want to invite him to direct the film project of Relativity Entertainment? James Cameron didn''t have the slightest surprise, and asked, "What project?"


    Ronan said: "When I saw "Terminator" for the first time, especially the second one, I was shocked by the robots in it. The beauty and accompanying power of the industrial machinery was fascinating. To "Titanic" In the ¡°No.¡±, you brought the charm of industrial machinery to the extreme, as if all the accumulation of technology since the Industrial Revolution was at its peak in ¡°Terminator 2¡± and ¡°Titanic.¡± James, besides you, I don¡¯t know who is more Suitable for this project."


    He didn¡¯t let James Cameron wait for a long time, saying: ¡°A few years ago, I asked Shahai Entertainment to obtain the copyright of the "Transformers" series from Hasbro. I wanted to adapt a live-action movie to make industrial machinery beautiful. Shocked the world again."


    "Hasbro''s Transformers?" James Cameron clearly knew: "That toy series."


    Having said that, Ronan himself was almost fooled by himself, saying that the "Transformers" project was originally intended to introduce James Cameron¡¯s new film project, but after that just now, he suddenly felt that James Cameron was too Suitable for "Transformers".


    When it comes to special effects and technology, James Cameron is definitely the top level in the Hollywood industry.


    In terms of the relatively weak storyline of "Transformers", James Cameron is better than Michael Bay.


    For example, the movie "Terminator 2" which also tells about robots.


    The excellence of this film is not only to create a single special effect image, it has outstanding performance in all aspects of film art and technology.


    In addition to the amazing "performance" of the deformed metal man, various exciting scenes such as fights, gun battles, chases, explosions, etc. are arranged. These scenes are reasonably matched and interspersed to meet the sensory needs of the audience and successfully avoid stacking and repetition.


    In each single scene, James Cameron also exerted his excellent director and editing skills, reaching a near-perfect state in scene scheduling, the use of montages, and time control.


    This relatively complex, multi-line advancing story was told methodically by James Cameron, and the rhythm was controlled in a relaxed manner. It is an excellent model for the combination of director and director.


    Ronan decided to give it a try: "These robots need not only excellent special effects technology, but also outstanding industrial design to be presented in live-action movies. James, in Hollywood, I can''t think of anyone more suitable than you."


    James Cameron recalled his child¡¯s Transformers toy and imagined what it would be like to become a live-action movie.


    But thinking of his plan, James Cameron finally shook his head and said: "Sorry, Ronan, this project is really good, but I already have a movie project ready to start."


    Ronan was disappointed and full of expectations, but his face was always calm: "You have a new movie planned? James, can you know what the new project is?"


    James Cameron was vague: "Some thoughts about alien colonization are not very clear yet, so it is not convenient to disclose them."


    Ronan asked: "The new movie project is still a top big production like "Terminator 2," "True Lies" and "Titanic"?"


    James Cameron said: "The production cost is higher than that of "Titanic."


    Ronan said directly: "James, if there is no investor, Relativity Entertainment is willing to cooperate with you."


    James Cameron smiled, but did not take Ronan''s words.


    Ronan is quite confident: "Relativity Entertainment has such a strength, a single project, with a production budget of 300 million US dollars is not a problem at all."


    He knows how to impress James Cameron: "My company¡¯s shareholding structure is simple. I personally own a complete shareholding company. There are not so many constraints, and there will be no delays made by Fox in the 20th century during the filming of "Titanic." Thing."


    These words made James Cameron unconsciously think again. During the filming of "Titanic", in order to increase investment, he followed the Fox executives and pleaded hard for him. In the 20th century, Fox wanted to take him more than once. The director was replaced.


    Of course, this kind of thing cannot be avoided at that time when changing to any large company.


    The composition of shares is complex, and the interest entanglements in it are also complicated. Many people are short-sighted and only focus on immediate interests.


    Even with his current fame and status, it is difficult to guarantee that new projects will not be constrained.


    After all, the success of "Titanic" has passed six or seven years.


    Ronan seemed to have guessed what James Cameron thought and thought, and continued: "James, in cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, I can give you absolute trust and maximum directorship. The entire movie project, except me and the financial management staff. In addition, other people will not have any interference, you can get unprecedented creative space."


    James Cameron thought of Ronan''s credibility in the circle, these words are extremely credible, and he can feel ample sincerity.


    Ronan really has the final say on Relativity Entertainment. If Relativity Entertainment cooperates, he will not face too complicated situations, and he can concentrate on his creation.


    The success of many films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" also proves that Relativity Entertainment and its subsidiaries have not only excellent production capabilities, but also the distribution channels of the six major companies.


    James Cameron looked at Ronan and asked, "You don''t even know what my new movie project is, so you dare to make these promises?"


    Ronan smiled: "Because I invested in James Cameron!"


    "Don¡¯t dare to be James Cameron doesn¡¯t dare to underestimate Ronan. Among those under 30 in Hollywood, this is definitely the richest and most powerful one, and youth also represents There is still huge room for development in the future. Taking these into account, he did not refuse, instead he thought it was a good candidate, but this project involved all aspects, said: "Let¡¯s work together to complete "Deep Sea Alien", and then wait for me to start Shall we talk more in detail when preparing for a new project? "


    Ronan could hear that this was not a perfunctory statement, and was quite satisfied with the result, and said, "Yes."


    James Cameron entered the Relativity Building and cooperated with Embassy Pictures in Deep Sea Alien. In fact, Relativity Entertainment has already been ahead of everyone.


    In the twentieth century, Fox wants to continue to cooperate with James Cameron as it once did.


    At the same time, Arthur Macomb once again walked into the Fox Building, and Marvel Comics in New York was in big trouble.

 Chapter 603： Loan

    At the Marvel Comics headquarters in Manhattan, New York, Avi Allard is talking on the phone with Arthur Macomb in Los Angeles.


    Since becoming the chairman and CEO of Marvel Comics, Avi-Allard¡¯s hairline has been receding every quarter, and since last year, it has been receding every month, with fewer and fewer hairs on his head. The forehead is almost completely bald.


    Avi-Allard hung up the phone and looked at Marvel Comics'' financial statements for the first quarter of 2004. He was very sure about one thing. If Marvel continues to do this, it is estimated that at most two years, he will become bald.


    The financial statements are nothing, losses, as always, although the loss amount is not high, and it is less than tens of millions of dollars in a single quarter, Marvel Comics cannot afford to lose.


    In the current situation of Marvel Comics, the loss of tens of millions of dollars in a single quarter was directly lost.


    Avi-Allard put down the financial statements and began to consider continuing to lay off staff. The comic creation department now mainly adopts the external creative mode, which does not require so many employees, leaving only a dozen people is enough.


    In terms of external creative work, with the exception of "Spider-Man" and "X-Men", which have a collateral effect due to movies, other comics with poor sales can''t bear to read it. The more you create, the more you print and distribute, the more you lose. .


    You can cut off most of the comics created by the external contract, but you can''t sell it anyway.


    Correspondingly, the issuing department does not need so many people.


    There is also the copyright department. Marvel Comics has thousands of comic characters. They can''t even deal with copyright mortgages and the sale of adaptation rights. Except for a few elites, what is the use of others?


    Avi Allard has long reached an agreement with the board of directors, and Marvel Comics layoffs are imperative.


    Marvel comics must lose weight in order to last longer. Only through the cold winter of the comics industry can they be reborn.


    Avi Allard sent two emails to the personnel director in succession, asking the personnel department to determine the scope of the layoffs and promote the layoffs as soon as possible.


    It is really unstoppable.


    Avi Allard had many hopes, but in the end they all turned into disappointments. There were many disappointments and there was no other way to go. I wanted to hold on to a little bit of hope.


    He now very much hopes that Arthur Macomb can achieve a good result.


    It is best to advance the 20th Century Fox¡¯s payment period and make up a large sum of money for the copyright transaction of the Fantastic Four.


    In that case, coupled with the copyright division of the upcoming "Spider-Man 2", Marvel Comics can at least survive this year.


    As for the Citibank loan due next year, we can only talk about it next year.


    People are poor and have short ambitions, and the same goes for companies.


    Marvel comics now consider the most basic question of survival.


    The knock on the door sounded softly, interrupting his thoughts, and Avi-Allard said with some irritation: "Come in."


    A female secretary in a fitted skirt pushed in and said, "Chairman, Mr. Firnst from Citibank is here and wants to see you."


    This is the lender. Avi-Allard didn''t want to see him and waved his hand: "Let him go to the finance department."


    The female secretary reminded as gently as possible: "He said it was about the loan, and he must talk to you."


    Marvel Comics has always wanted to mortgage the remaining part of the comic character copyright to Citibank to raise more funds. Avi Allard thought that this matter had progressed and said, "Let him come over."


    As soon as Fienster wearing gold glasses entered the office, Avi-Allard enthusiastically shook hands and said, "How come Mr. Fienster has time to come over today?"


    At the warm invitation of Avi-Allard, Fienster sat on the sofa in the office and said with a serious face: "With regard to the loan business of Citibank and Marvel Comics, there are some things that I, as the direct person in charge, must ask Mr. Allard explained."


    Seeing Feinster''s expression, Avi-Allard''s little hope and fantasy just disappeared without a trace in an instant. A mortgage loan is simply impossible.


    "Please speak." Avi-Allard''s heart sank.


    Fiernst said slowly: "I''m here to inform Mr. Allard that the $40 million loan provided by Citibank to Marvel Comics will be recovered within this month."


    Having said that, he took out an official document from his briefcase and handed it to Avi Allard: "This is a notice. You still have two weeks to repay."


    When "Spider-Man" saw a big box office sales, Citibank thought that Marvel Comics would be running from time to time, so it provided loans.


    Avi-Allard took it and looked at it, and his heart continued to sink. He touched the bright forehead and said with some luck, "No, according to the loan agreement, this loan will not be available until next year. It expires in June."


    Firnst said: "There are supplementary clauses in the agreement. If Marvel Comics'' operations exceed the warning line set by Citibank, Citibank has the right to require Marvel Comics to repay in advance."


    Avi-Allard''s fluke disappeared, and his heart sank to the bottom.


    Fienster solemnly said: "Mr. Allard, Marvel Comics is a listed company. According to your first quarter financial report, Marvel Comics has been losing money continuously. We seriously doubt Marvel Comics¡¯ repayment ability. In order to guarantee Citibank We have activated Article 7 and Article 8 of the additional clauses of the loan agreement, requiring comics and comics to repay the loan two weeks after receiving the notice."


    Avi-Allard quickly said: "Two weeks are too tight..."


    Marvel has some other small loans, but the main debt is this 40 million.


    "Sorry, Mr. Allard." Finnster didn''t give Avi-Allard any bargaining opportunities at all: "I just serve the notice and don''t have any right to decide."


    He stood up: "The company is still going, I will leave first."


    There was no need for Avi-Allard to get up to see him off, and Fienster walked out of the office quickly and left Marvel Comics directly.


    This comic company cannot find investors with sufficient strength. It will not be long before it will become history.


    Maybe someone will jump out to pick up the movie because of the copyright division of movies such as "X-Men" and "Spider-Man".


    That would be the best, and avoid the banks from taking coercive measures, after all, that is the last option.


    In the office, Avi-Allard had a gloomy face, called the female secretary, and said coldly: "Notify the directors and board members of the various departments for a meeting. I don''t care where they are. I must come back tomorrow. Those who don''t come hand in their resignation!"


    The female secretary was terrified, and she should have done her job quickly.


    Avi Allard knows very well that the Marvel comics have reached the point of life and death.


    After calming down a little bit, he held the last hope and called Arthur Macomb again. Twentieth Century Fox is still talking, and there is no definite news for the time being.


    In just two weeks, Marvel Comics may not be able to wait for Twentieth Century Fox to compromise.


    The method Marvel Comics used to limit the 20th Century Fox took several months or even more than half a year to really produce results.


    There is not so much time.


    Funding, it was just a loan of 40 million US dollars, which put the once-popular comic giant into a desperate situation.


    Avi Allard closes his eyes, is Marvel Comics going to take the last step? Sell ??hard assets? Marvel also owns a peripheral toy and doll manufacturer, which should raise 20 million US dollars if it is sold.


    But this is not enough, and this is the same as Marvel Comics¡¯ headquarters in Manhattan. It is the most important fixed asset. If you sell it, you will lose the production capacity of peripheral products, which means that it will be difficult for Marvel Comics to stand up in the future.


    There is also the headquarters office building.


    Selling the toy factory and headquarters office building can raise 40 million US dollars. How is Marvel comics different from the end?


    Avi-Allard picked up the phone, dialed, and contacted several senior Citibank executives, but there was no good news. Citibank had only one attitude-loan collection!


    In Century City, Los Angeles, Jim Burrows once again sent Arthur Macomb out of the reception room and then returned to the office.


    The assistant followed into the office: "BOSS, there was just a call from New York, and Citibank officially issued a notice to Marvel Comics to draw a loan!"


    Jim Bross nodded and said, "Don''t relax in the public relations work over there. This is related to the revenue of the two series of movies." He thought about it, and said: "Also, next time Arthur Macomb will come back. You are responsible for the reception, think of a way to delay it for a while, and then do whatever you want."


    The assistant said, "I understand."


    Although everything is under control, Jim Prolos said: "Remind them not to take it lightly."


    What Marvel will face next is not ordinary troubles. When the time comes, it will be overwhelming. Where else can it be trouble with Twentieth Century Fox.


    When Marvel is in chaos, maybe 20th Century Fox can take the opportunity to change the cooperation of "X-Men" to similar terms in "Fantastic Four".


    Someone suggested that Wolverine and Magneto should be filmed independently, so that 20th Century Fox would no longer have to consider Marvel''s constraints and share.


    Also in Century City, not far from the newly renamed Relativity Entertainment, the office of the Pacific Investment Foundation has occupied half a floor of a building.


    Ronan just walked into the Pacific Investment FoundationScott Swift greeted him.


    The two walked into Scott''s office and Ronan asked directly, "Is it okay for the foundation to allocate about 400 million US dollars? It will not affect the investment of Shahai Entertainment''s film projects?"


    Scott immediately said: "There is no problem." He simply explained: "In the past few months, the Pacific Investment Fund has invested in the Philippines and Thailand. Our cooperation with companies and investment institutions in many countries has become the most A good sign, the return on investment of the foundation is attractive and very stable, attracting a large number of investors."


    Ronan said, "Scott, good job."


    Scott smiled and said: "In fact, the most difficult thing is to get started. Once the foundation opens up, it can give investors a stable return, and then attract latecomers is much easier." He asked: "When will the funds be used? It''s so mobilized."


    Ronan thought about it briefly: "This month will not exceed the next month at the fastest."


    Marvel Comics has never been out of the sight of Relativity Entertainment, which is definitely the company that knows Marvel best after entering the new century.

 Chapter 604： Press

    In the Marvel Comics headquarters, except for personnel with special missions such as Arthur Macomb, almost all the top executives gathered in the large conference room.


    Avi-Allard, who presided over the meeting, explained the situation in detail at the fastest speed. The meeting room was completely silent. Most people even lowered their breathing a lot. As long as they are not fools, they can understand. Marvel Comics It has reached the critical moment of life and death.


    "Is this irretrievable?" CEO Huo De Na asked.


    Avi-Allard said: "I contacted all the senior Citibank executives I knew, and the answers were all no. In addition, I asked many friends to lobby, and the feedback was all negative news for the time being."


    He added: "The Public Relations Department and the Legal Department have temporarily put aside other tasks, and all their power is concentrated on Citibank."


    Isaac Perlmutter, president of Marvel Comics, asked: "How likely is the change?"


    Avi-Allard said directly: "We have to prepare for the worst."


    As for the performance of Marvel in the past few years, everyone here knows well that Citibank really wants to draw out loans and also act in accordance with the contract.


    At this time, creative director Mark Du Rude asked: "Do we have no other way to raise a $40 million loan? Marvel still has a lot of assets?"


    An executive nearby said: "Unless we sell the headquarters and surrounding toy factories, we cannot raise 40 million US dollars."


    Isaac Perlmutter was the first to object: "Sell these two parts, and even if Marvel overcomes this difficulty, it can only wait to die."


    Avi-Allard stated: "I would rather go legal with Citibank than sell Marvel''s final capital."


    "Can you borrow from other financial institutions?" someone asked.


    The director of the finance department said: "If we can raise funds, we will not be like this."


    "Has the news of Citibank''s lending spread?" said another senior executive in his 30s. "Once it spreads, our stock price will plummet again."


    Someone murmured: "After the failure of the "Hulk" movie, it fell below the listing price and there is not much room for a drop."


    Others were speechless. They had fallen miserably before, and the shares seemed to be valuable in their hands. The company could not make a profit without dividends, and could not sell.


    In 1993, when the comics industry was at its last glory, Marvel¡¯s single share price was as high as US$35.75. Then the comics industry entered a cold winter. The annual sales of comics fell at a rate of more than 70%. By 1998, the stock price had fallen to less than 2.3. Dollar.


    After the box office sales of "Spider-Man", Marvel''s stock price rose slightly, slowly exceeding US$2.5, and it was close to US$3 when the box office of "Spider-Man" reached US$800 million worldwide.


    However, the failures of "Dare Too" and "Hulk" knocked out the hope of the revival of Marvel comics. Today, the single share price of Marvel is only $2.17.


    There is no market, because the trading volume has been terribly low for several consecutive months.


    Even if it drops to one dollar, Marvel''s executives and shareholders are already mentally prepared.


    With the long conference table near the end, Maxwell of the Copyright Department has been observing the changes in the conference room, waiting for the most suitable opportunity.


    He is a small shareholder of Marvel Comics. Someone has contacted him in the past two days and wants to buy his shares at the market price three days ago.


    Although it is less than one percent, it also involves millions of dollars.


    It is inevitable that the stock price of Marvel Comics will plummet, and the news of Citibank¡¯s loan draw will surely circulate.


    Moreover, this matter is obviously not simple.


    Several colleagues have spoken one after another. Maxwell saw that the time was about to come and said, "There are still thousands of character copyrights in our copyright library. Can''t you think of something about them?"


    Anyway, my own sons have sold so much, and no one will resist selling more godsons.


    Isaac Perlmutter said: "If we can use those ordinary characters to exchange funds, we would have mortgaged the loan. The problem now is that no one will buy or mortgage the copyright of these characters at a price that satisfies us."


    Avi-Allard said: "We have contacted hundreds of companies and financial institutions in the past two years, but some people offered prices, but hundreds of thousands of dollars..."


    He didn''t continue to say, just shook his head.


    Maxwell did not give up, saying: "I remember that in the past two years, Ronan Anderson and Shahai Entertainment in Hollywood bought the copyrights of many superhero characters from us. Many of them can only be regarded as third-tier heroes. Copyright is very interested, why should we stop contacting him?"


    Avi Allard said: "Last year I mentioned this to Ronan Anderson and Robert Lee, and they rejected it."


    Others also know this, and it is normal to be rejected because Marvel is asking for a higher price.


    Maxwell added: "I think we can lower the price appropriately, and then get in touch with Relativity Entertainment."


    Isaac Perlmutter heard this and said: "In recent years, the company with the best relationship with Marvel Comics is Relativity Entertainment."


    Creative Director Mark Du Rude said: "I think we can try to get in touch. Even if Relativity Entertainment refuses, we will not be worse than we are now."


    Seeing a few colleagues agree, Maxwell said: "In this situation, it is always the same way."


    Avi-Allard nodded slowly: "I will find a way to get in touch with Relativity Entertainment."


    The meeting lasted until the afternoon, and the feedback from all parties was bad news, and the news of Citibank¡¯s loan from Marvel spread unsurprisingly, and Marvel¡¯s stock price, which had fallen to the bottom, fell into the abyss again. go with.


    Marvel has also begun to prepare many hands. Some people work for Citibank, some are looking for new investors, and some are preparing for bankruptcy protection.


    Avi Allard personally contacted Robert Lee and Ronan, but did not get a clear reply. The answer they gave him was that it took time to consider.


    This is not beyond Avi Allard''s expectation. With Citibank borrowing, Marvel comics will become a complete mess.


    Even, he didn''t know how confident he was to negotiate deals with a large company like Relativity Entertainment.


    On the fifth day after the Citibank loan notice was delivered, Marvel Comics¡¯ stock price fell to $1.15, and the total market value fell below $500 million.


    This also created the lowest market value of Marvel after Perelman spent US$82.5 million in 1989 to acquire Marvel from New World Pictures and go public.


    Moreover, this record is still falling.


    Avi Allard knows that Marvel desperately needs a fund to revive it.


    But he himself didn''t remember that Marvel found a few funds, but in the end he never resurrected.


    Ronan lives on the other side of the Pacific and has seen the news, and it is "Iron Man" that really brought Marvel back to life.


    In addition, the comic industry began to gradually recover after 2005. A comic released by Marvel Comics in 2006 can be said to have reversed the predicament that its superhero comics cannot be sold.


    The comic used to be called "Civil War"!


    But now in Marvel, "Civil War" hasn''t even the idea to appear.


    As for movies, Marvel, the copyright of mortgage funds, is gone...


    After get off work on the fifth day, Avi-Allard received a call and a former partner asked him to meet him as an intermediary.


    In a clubhouse on Seventh Avenue, Avi-Allard met the partner.


    "Avi, this is Sean Downey, from Los Angeles, currently working for 20th Century Fox." The partner introduced both parties: "Sean, this is Avi Allard, Marvel Comics The chairman and CEO of Marvel is also the largest shareholder of Marvel."


    After the handshake between the two parties, the partner said: "You talk, I have something to do, come back later."


    Hearing that Sean was from 20th Century Fox, Avi Allard couldn''t help but think of Arthur Macomb in Los Angeles, and asked directly: "I don''t know if Mr. Downey is looking for me, what''s the matter?"


    Sean Downey is also very direct: "Some time ago, Mr. Macomb of your company found Twentieth Century Fox and asked to modify the copyright agreement between Fox and Marvel regarding "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four". I am here today for this."


    Avi Allard said: "Arthur Macomb can represent Marvel with full authority. Mr. Downey doesn''t need to go to New York again."


    Sean Downey looked grim: "Arthur Macomb can''t decide this matter. Twentieth Century Fox believes that it is very necessary to communicate with Mr. Allard first. This is conducive to our future cooperation."


    Avi-Allard looked equally serious: "The copyright agreement of "Fantastic Four" was signed with 20th Century Fox when Perelman was in office. The agreement lacks the most basic contractual fairness. Marvel¡¯s The request is very reasonable and not excessive, otherwise we will not negotiate with Fox, but will take Fox to court in the name of illegally stealing the proceeds of the goods."


    "You misunderstood what I meant." Sean Downey didn''t soften it at all. "I''m here today. Although I''m talking about the copyright agreement between "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four", the content is another matter. "


    Avi Allard stared closely at Sean Downey, and even if the internal was no longer virtual, he still seemed tough externally: "I think Marvel should take back all the derivative sales rights of these two series."


    Sean Downey didn''t answer his words at all, and said nonchalantly: "I am here to negotiate with Mr. Allard to revise the copyright agreement of the "X-Men" series."


    Avi-Allard''s eyes narrowed: "How does Fox want to modify."


    "Refer to "Fantastic Four" for specific terms. Marvel no longer has the right to 5% of the later revenue sharing of the "X-Men" series." Sean Downey said easily: "In addition, any For comics and characters related to "X-Men", Twentieth Century Fox automatically acquired the rights to film and television..."

 Chapter 605： Hope always comes in anticipation

    The room fell silent for a while, and Avi-Allard couldn''t believe his ears. Twentieth Century Fox made such a demanding request!


    Although the commercial response of the first two "X-Men" movies is not as good as that of "Spider-Man", they are also very rewarding. The box office generated by global theaters is enough to recover costs. Five percent of all online and offline revenues belong to The division of Marvel comics.


    Compared with the previous film of "Blade Warrior", Marvel Comics only received a pitiful $200,000. "X-Men" is the second largest revenue project of Marvel Comics in recent years.


    First Nature is "Spiderman" by Sony Columbia Pictures.


    The breeze from the air conditioner glided over Avi-Allard''s head, anger rushed from his heart to the top of his head, a few gray hairs drifted down with the wind, and Avi-Allard''s hairline quietly moved back by a millimeter.


    Avi-Allard tried his best to maintain calm: "Twentieth Century Fox made such a demanding request. You don''t have the spirit of contract!"


    Sean Downey said coldly: "The first thing that violates the spirit of the contract is Marvel comics!"


    Avi Allard looked at Sean Downey and said, "You can tell your boss, this is absolutely impossible!"


    "We are Twentieth Century Fox." Sean Connie finally showed a smile: "Twentieth Century Fox under News Corporation."


    He did not give Avi-Allard time to react, and said: "There are rumors in the investment market that Citibank has borrowed from Marvel Comics in advance. The collection period is two weeks. I don''t know what Marvel will use to repay the loan? Citibank¡¯s application for enforcement, Marvel Comics¡¯ situation is much worse than it is now, right?"


    Avi Allard has been carrying Marvel for so many years, very tired and heartache, but there is no tenacity, absolutely can not resist now.


    He welcomes those who want to help Marvel Comics; those who want Marvel Comics to die, if they don¡¯t have enough capital in their hands, he will try his best to get back.


    "This is a business transaction between Marvel Comics and Citibank." Of course, Avi Allard would not nod: "Don''t bother with 20th Century Fox."


    Sean Downey said: "What if Twentieth Century Fox can mediate for Marvel Comics and Citibank?"


    Avi-Allard paused, not believing that there is such a good thing in the world, and deliberately asked: "What do you mean by this?"


    Sean Downey said: "Twentieth Century Fox negotiated with Citibank to ensure that Citibank will collect the payment within the longest time frame of the agreement."


    Avi-Allard nodded slightly: "The price is that Marvel Comics gave up the later division of the "X-Men" series?"


    "There is also the copyright of new comics and characters related to the X-Men in the future." Sean Downey added.


    After hearing this, Avi Allard, with his years of experience, suddenly thought of a possibility and said: "No, Marvel Comics can convince Citibank."


    Sean Downey smiled faintly, and said, "What do you use to convince Citibank?"


    Avi-Allard deliberately said: "Because Marvel Comics is facing a big company like 20th Century Fox?"


    Sean Downey didn''t answer, but looked at Avi Allard calmly.


    "I understand." Avi Allard said: "Twentieth Century Fox intends to force Marvel Comics to agree to these non-descript requests."


    Sean Downey did not admit or deny. He stood up and said, "Mr. Allard, there is still more than a week before Citibank¡¯s final repayment period. Please carefully consider the demands of Twentieth Century Fox with Marvel Comics. I believe this will be a win-win cooperation."


    He took the initiative to stretch out his right hand, and Avi-Allard shook him lightly, and couldn''t help saying: "The win-win situation for Fox in the 20th century is really special."


    Sean Downey smiled, said two polite words, and left the club first.


    Avi-Allard fully understands that Citibank¡¯s loan draw is not an isolated incident, and there is most likely a shadow of 20th Century Fox behind it.


    Marvel Comics wanted to realize its reasonable demands on the "Fantastic Four" project through reasonable and legal negotiation channels some time ago. Twentieth Century Fox not only disagrees, but even used such a method...


    The greedy face of Fox in the 20th century is simply ugly!


    Avi-Allard touched his bald forehead, put his hand down, and noticed that there was more white hair on his hand.


    Is it going to be bald this month?


    This night, Avi-Allard''s hair became thinner, and he returned home to think hard, but he could not find a way to get Marvel out of the trouble.


    Sitting in the position of chairman and chief executive officer of Marvel Comics is mostly a business choice.


    But to persist until now, Avi-Allard is somewhat emotional.


    In the most glorious era of this comic company, Avi Allard passed through the arrogant teenage years of his life.


    Avi Allard found that he was going to be unable to hold on.


    When the hair falls out, there is no need to persist.


    At the Waldorf Astoria, the team led by Robert Iger took up an entire floor for the operation of this acquisition.


    The team of more than 30 people and more cooperative external companies have already been operating at full speed.


    The dynamics of Marvel Comics have never been out of the sight of the team.


    All relevant information is also continuously transmitted from all parts of Manhattan to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and collected in the hands of Robert Iger.


    "Marvel Comics held an internal high-level meeting again today."


    In the separate rest room attached to the meeting room, Robert Lee told Robert Iger about the news he had just received: "Avi Allard revealed a situation at the meeting. People from 20th Century Fox have already approached him."


    Robert Iger was not surprised that Twentieth Century Fox found Marvel comics and asked: "The specific purpose of Twentieth Century Fox?"


    Robert Lee said: "Borrowing a loan from Citibank, asking Marvel Comics to abandon the copyright revenue share of the "X-Men" series."


    "That''s the appetite?" Robert Iger frowned slightly: "It''s just a 5% revenue share from a series of movies."


    Robert Lee said: "In our eyes, especially in Ronan''s future plans, Marvel has huge value, but in the eyes of other companies, Marvel is just a comic company that is about to die."


    Robert Iger nodded slightly, and asked, "Anything else?"


    Robert Lee replied: "In the past few years, Ronan and I have had a lot of interactions with Marvel comics, and paid great attention to the relationship with them. At the top of Marvel, people tend to seek help from our relativity entertainment. The majority."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "Avi-Allard and Marvel management are very dissatisfied with Twentieth Century Fox''s tough measures. It is estimated that they will reject it tomorrow, but Marvel Comics is in a bad situation and the final result is unpredictable."


    Someone knocked on the door and came in, and the report: "Marvel Comics'' stock price has fallen to $1.1."


    Robert Iger waved his hand, and the man immediately retreated.


    Robert Lee said: "When Ronan and I bought the rights to the characters from Marvel Comics, the stock price of Marvel Comics was still more than US$3 and the market value was more than US$1 billion. In the face of the newly established Relativity Entertainment, absolutely It''s a monster-level existence."


    He shook his head: "In just a few years, the value of Marvel comics has shrunk by two-thirds."


    Robert Iger said: "Because Marvel''s most important soft asset has been divided up by many companies."


    "Now the opportunity is here." Robert Lee was confident: "Twentieth Century Fox can''t stop us either."


    Twentieth Century Fox secretly digs into the corner of Relativity Entertainment, and Relativity Entertainment simply turns Twentieth Century Fox into the gun that depresses the value of Marvel comics.


    Such a good gun cannot be found at any time. Robert Iger walked a few steps back and forth and said: "If Marvel Comics finally compromises with Twentieth Century Fox, it will inevitably bring uncertainty to our next plans. Factors, we don¡¯t have to wait any longer. We will give Marvel Comics an exact reply this afternoon. Relativity Entertainment is willing to help Marvel Comics tide over the difficulties."


    Robert Lee said: "I contacted Avi Allard directly, hoping that Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics can become a family."


    "You are familiar with Marvel." Robert Iger considered: "You are responsible for contacting Marvel, and establish a stable, friendly and effective communication channel between Marvel and Relativity Entertainment."


    Robert Lee reminded: "Bob, Avi Allard has great power in the current Marvel. This is a man who has considerable affection for Marvel comics. When we communicate and negotiate, we should not be aggressive. Relativity entertainment His position is to help Marvel and create an unprecedented superhero movie project partner with Marvel."


    Robert Iger said: "Don''t worry, there will be no problems in this regard."


    Step by step, pressing work20th Century Fox has already done it, and there is no need for Relativity Entertainment to start in this regard.


    If Marvel Comics wants to get out of the predicament, they can only find new investors, and bring a huge plan to appear in Relativity Entertainment, which will surprise Marvel Comics.


    Robert Lee and Robert Iger discussed for a while and reviewed some specific aspects of the plan again.


    Finally, Robert Iger said: "After you contact Avi-Allard, arrange a time for an interview. We will go to see Avi-Allard together tomorrow afternoon."


    Marvel Comics took the initiative to seek help from Relativity Entertainment, and the initiative was still in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    In the afternoon, Avi Allard, who was in distress, received a call from Robert Lee and learned that Relativity Entertainment was going to send the company''s No. 2 character over to meet with Marvel Comics. He had some expectations.


    "Don''t hold out too much hope." Avi Allard said to a few of the company''s top figures: "I hope Relativity Entertainment will not be 20th Century Fox."

 Chapter 606： Be responsible for

    "Marvel''s current situation, I wonder if the two have heard of it?"


    In the guest room of Marvel Comics, Avi Allard looked at Robert Lee and Robert Iger: "What we discussed before, how did Relativity Entertainment think about it?"


    Robert Iger said: "I''ve heard of some."


    Robert Lee added: "Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics have a good cooperative relationship. We will not watch Marvel get into trouble."


    Perhaps there is no other way in the short term. Avi Allard asked with some expectations: "Relativity Entertainment is willing to buy the copyright of those Marvel characters?"


    "Listen to me, can you?" Robert Lee smiled and said: "With regard to the copyright of these characters, regarding Marvel and Relativity entertainment, we can cooperate more deeply."


    Avi-Allard instantly became vigilant, thinking of the 20th Century Fox before, and his tone was instantly stiff: "How do you want to cooperate?"


    Robert Lee glanced at Robert Iger, and Robert Iger nodded slightly. Even if he said this kind of thing, it was still a bit harsh after all.


    "Relativity Entertainment intends to put many Marvel superheroes on the big screen to form a huge super series of movies." Robert Lee''s tone is particularly calm: "To achieve this goal, Relativity Entertainment needs to have close cooperation with Marvel. ."


    Avi Allard is not an idiot, and he instantly understood what Robert Lee meant: "Relativity Entertainment wants to acquire Marvel?"


    Robert Iger knew there was no need to deny and said: "Yes." He paid great attention to the wording: "Relativity Entertainment wants to invest in Marvel."


    Avi-Allard knows that this is the chief operating officer of Relativity Entertainment, and it will not be long before he will become the CEO of Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger said: "Relativity Entertainment invests in Marvel, fully assumes Marvel¡¯s debt burden, and solves the debt crisis facing Marvel. Marvel and Marvel¡¯s brands will continue to exist, and even rely on the huge Relativity Entertainment. If the development of the platform goes smoothly, Marvel is very likely to return to its former glory in the future."


    Avi Allard is not convinced: "Marvel will rise again?"


    Robert Iger said: "Our two companies are working closely together, and this day is not far away."


    Avi Allard did not answer Robert Iger''s words, and turned to look at Robert Lee: "This is Ronan''s meaning?"


    Compared to Robert Iger, he believes in Robert Lee more.


    "Yes." Robert Lee said directly: "Ronan personally planned a huge film series and an industrial plan around the film."


    He emphasized his tone: "You must have heard of Ronan''s ability in movies."


    Avi-Allard nodded slowly. Compared with the aggressiveness of Fox in the 20th century, the two people of Relativity Entertainment are at least not offensive.


    Originally, Marvel Comics first turned to Relativity Entertainment for help.


    In fact, it is not that there has been an idea similar to the acquisition of Marvel by Relativity Entertainment. Marvel has been looking for new investors. The problem is that there is no strong person or company that can see Marvel.


    Avi-Allard considered for a while in silence, summing up the current situation of Marvel comics and the situation of Relativity Entertainment as he understood, and finally asked: "How does Relativity Entertainment want to invest in Marvel."


    Robert Lee knows very well that from Avi Allard''s reaction, his work has not been done in vain in recent years.


    Avi Allard is Marvel''s largest shareholder, chairman and chief executive officer, as long as he can be dealt with, at least half the success.


    "Relativity Entertainment assumes all Marvel''s debts, and at the same time acquires Marvel shares by adding a 5% premium to Marvel''s market price on the day of investment negotiation."


    This kind of acquisition cannot be based on the stock price. A certain degree of premium is indispensable. Robert Iger continued: ¡°Of course, Marvel Comics is still an independent company, and the management remains stable. Mr. De and other management personnel can still maintain a certain shareholding ratio."


    Avi Allard did not say anything. In the case of Marvel, this condition is not bad.


    Robert Iger said: "After the acquisition is completed, Relativity Entertainment will inject capital into Marvel..."


    Avi Allard interrupted Robert Iger and said, "How did your movie series plan?"


    Robert Iger just wanted to speak, and Avi Allard added: "Since Ronan is the direct planner, I want to talk to Ronan. In terms of film production, I only trust Ronan."


    Robert Lee and Robert Iger looked at each other and said, "I''ll let Ronan know."


    Avi-Allard said: "When Ronan arrives, we will talk."


    Robert Lee and Robert Iger shook hands with Avi Allard and shook hands with Avi Allard. Together they came out of the Marvel comics and got in the car waiting at the door.


    "Avi-Allard''s willingness to oppose is not too strong." Robert Iger said.


    Robert Lee said: "Marvel Comics has been looking for investors very early. If we were not seeking absolute controlling rights, Avi Allard would definitely welcome Relativity Entertainment very warmly."


    Robert Iger nodded slowly. If it weren''t for Marvel at a lower price, Relativity Entertainment and Ronan would have done it.


    If the transaction can be completed now, it may cost twice as much as last year.


    Ronan rushed from Los Angeles to New York on the day he received the call from Robert Lee. Before coming over, he talked with Avi Allard.


    In the past few years, Marvel has probably had enough hardships and is not repulsive of the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, and some high-level executives even welcome it very much.


    For many people who work at Marvel, as long as Relativity Entertainment can give a certain guarantee, the company will usher in a new development opportunity, which is better than it is now.


    Avi-Allard focused on the film plan during the call.


    Ronan knows very well that the prestige he has built up in movies over the years may play a key role.


    On the second day after arriving in New York, Ronan, along with Robert Lee and Robert Iger, went to Marvel to meet Avi Allard.


    Ronan entered the reception room with the basic information and talked with Avi Allard alone. Several other high-level Marvel Comics were responsible for entertaining Robert Lee and Robert Iger.


    "In the past few years, Marvel movies adapted by Hollywood have succeeded and failed." Avi-Allard said: "But it hasn''t changed much of Marvel''s situation. Some of them didn''t even help, especially those that failed. It was a serious drag to Marvel."


    He looked at Ronan: "I have carefully observed you and Relativity Entertainment. Let''s put it this way, Ronan, except for you, I don''t believe anyone else can guarantee the success of Marvel movies."


    "Thank you." Ronan replied politely, and after a moment of indulgence, he said: "Successful adaptation of the movie, Marvel does not make much profit, because Marvel is completely separated from the film and cannot directly enjoy the dividends brought by the success of the film. ."


    Avi-Allard said: "So, do you want to integrate Marvel and Relativity entertainment?"


    Ronan said directly: "The two companies can form complementary industries with complementary advantages. Avi, if you think about it carefully, in this era, the entertainment and media industries are deepening their linkages, and even forming a huge entertainment group with a more complete industry. Chain and scale, strive for market and development space."


    Avi-Allard sighed slightly, how could he not see this? But he can''t say it, because Marvel wanted to join a big group before, and no one dared to ask for it easily.


    Of course, Avi-Allard can''t speak out about this kind of idea that devalues ??Marvel.


    Ronan added: "Since the mid-1990s, the entire North American comics industry has entered the Great Depression stage, and it has not changed significantly until today. Why did DC Comics not encounter such a big crisis as Marvel? Avi, you Have you ever thought about it? Warner Bros. and Time Warner are behind DC. Their ability to resist risks is the leader in the North American comic industry."


    Marvel and DC are the two largest cartoonists in North America, and now they are in very different situations.


    Avi-Allard said: "I also considered looking for a larger development platform for Marvel."


    "Relativity entertainment is indeed inferior to Warner Bros." Ronan understands the concerns in Avi-Allard''s words: "But Relativity Entertainment has established a relatively complete upstream and downstream industry chain, and has marketing channels in most markets around the world. The cooperation between entertainment and Marvel will achieve the effect of a strong alliance."


    The Relativity Entertainment and past achievements have given Ronan enough confidence: "You must have heard of the production ability of Relativity Entertainment. From the beginning of the new century to the present, the movies produced by Relativity, online and offline channels are all counted together. There has never been any loss-making film, and the film adaptation is the biggest outlet for Marvel comics and the only breakthrough to get rid of the current situation."


    Avi-Allard suddenly smiled bitterly: "I had a similar idea. I planned to shoot my own superhero movie with Marvel comics independently, but I can only think about it. You bought the rights to those characters a few years ago. Since then, Marvel Comics has no well-known comic characters that can be drawn. We have not made any movies, and we lack experience and funds."


    Ronan slowly nodded: "The investment in Relativity Entertainment can be achieved. I plan to recruit some elite personnel from Relativity Entertainment, and then pair it with Marvel Comics personnel to build Marvel Comics into a brand new Marvel Entertainment company. Of course, you are most familiar In the case of Marvel, you are still responsible for the company."


    Hearing this, Avi-Allard thought about it carefully. Ronan''s reputation had already spread, and he was famous for his compliance and the spirit of contract.


    With these words, there is no question of credibility.


    Then there is only one problem.


    Avi-Allard looked to the side: "Ronan, the movie plan I need to know, I need to be responsible for the entire Marvel."

 Chapter 607： Long Term Goal

    Before coming over, Ronan was prepared. The copyright of Marvel¡¯s last batch of valuable characters and comics were all in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, even if Avi-Allard wanted to start anew in Marvel after seeing it. It is impossible to succeed in a short time.


    Without a suitable superhero as a foundation, lack of funding and production experience, these are serious difficulties that Marvel faces.


    Even if Marvel Comics pushes certain characters and does not have enough time to accumulate, it is extremely difficult to gain market recognition.


    Now Marvel even has a problem with comic sales.


    Relativity Entertainment''s "Avenger Project" is about to be put on the agenda, regardless of whether there is Marvel comics or not, the plan will not stop.


    Having said that, if Marvel Comics rejects relativity entertainment this time, Ronan will not leave New York like this.


    Before coming to Los Angeles, Ronan made a second-hand preparation. If the progress does not go well, he will contact Twentieth Century Fox to jointly suppress Marvel Comics.


    In the mall, the boundaries between enemies and friends are constantly changing. Now friends may become enemies in the next stage.


    Ronan handed a bag of documents to Avi-Allard and said, "This is my Marvel movie plan. Take a look first. I personally think that Marvel wants to re-emerge, and there is no hope of relying solely on comics. Taking movies as the core and creating a pan-entertainment industry is the most suitable way for Marvel."


    Speaking of this, Ronan can stop, waiting for Avi-Allard to open the Marvel Ultimate Universe Movie Project.


    The icy period of paper comics is far from over. The comics industry wants to get rid of the trough, and relying solely on comics cannot solve it.


    The pan-entertainment of comics is the way out for comic companies. In this regard, DC Comics is far ahead of Marvel. Both Superman and Batman are typical examples of the successful pan-entertainment of comics.


    But comic movies are not yet mainstream in the market.


    To truly become a part of mainstream films, comic films must go through a long process of investigation, analysis, integration, preparation, and compilation.


    Today, Marvel¡¯s problem cannot be solved by other companies that have obtained the relevant copyrights by shooting a successful superhero movie.


    Marvel has fallen for many years, and internal reorganization is bound to be needed.


    For these, Ronan needs the support of the management headed by Avi Arad.


    At least for a short period of time, Marvel comics need stability, and the benefits of stability far outweigh turbulence.


    On the other side, Avi Allard became more surprised as he watched, and from time to time he raised his head to look at Ronan. Despite all the expectations, he never thought that Ronan Anderson''s ambitions would be so big!


    The plan for the Marvel superhero movie is shocking; the long-term vision is amazing, and this plan is even more than ten years later.


    Dozens of superhero characters are involved, and more than twenty film adaptations are involved.


    is it possible? Is the plan feasible?


    Avi-Allard was not suspicious, nor was he not worried, but once again seeing Ronan¡¯s confident face, thinking of his past record, another thought emerged-why is this not feasible?


    Marvel can build a huge Avengers alliance and related universe in comics, why can''t the movie?


    Recently online games are very popular to organize groups to fight monsters, and the market acceptance is also very high.


    Isn¡¯t the Avengers project also a team to spawn monsters?


    Looking at this final universe plan, Avi Allard finally understands that Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment''s purchase of the copyrights of those superheroes is not a moment of fever, but a real movie plan!


    "For the film industry, don¡¯t look at Marvel¡¯s cooperation with Sony Columbia and 20th Century Fox, but they are actually laymen." Avi-Allard has a tendency to see this regular plan, and tends to be more Obviously, because there is really no choice. He said: "Ronan, you are a famous Hollywood gold producer, I believe in your ability and vision, but the preparation cycle is a bit long."


    In the plan, the first Avengers movie with Iron Man as the protagonist will begin preparations this year, and it will not be released until 2006 at the earliest.


    He and Marvel can''t wait.


    Ronan could see that Avi-Allard¡¯s stance has been leaning towards relativity entertainment, and his words are more relaxed and more detailed: ¡°On the contrary, when everything will develop as we expected, at least two The annual preparation period can meet the needs of the plan, otherwise it will be longer."


    His voice is not loud, but loud enough: "Avi, this is not a simple movie plan, but to connect our superheroes to a world with movies!"


    This is also the place that impresses Avi Arad the most. The Avengers in the comics can successfully appear on the big screen, is it more than exciting?


    Ronan said in detail: "Marvel is just a newcomer in the film industry. Even if there is relativity entertainment, it takes time to get acquainted with this circle. Avi, there is never less tricky in the film industry. Hollywood is no simpler than any competitive business circle. ."


    "Also, the most critical points!" Ronan emphasized: "The Marvel universe is extremely chaotic, and the relationship between the protagonists is extremely complicated. There are also some superhero copyrights that are not in Marvel''s hands. If you want to To maximize the benefits, Marvel must recover all the copyrights of all its superheroes as much as possible, which also takes time to negotiate!"


    Avi-Allard seemed to be in agitated mood. On his bald forehead, he quickly degenerated to the back of the hairline on the top of his head in the past few days, and his snow-white hair was shaking slightly.


    "Avenger!" He said softly, "Avenger universe!"


    Ronan can understand Avi Arad¡¯s mood. Avid Arad is a business and a fan of Marvel comics, just like when he first saw the first six giants of Avengers assembled on the screen. Many people will be excited to see the Avengers team up to fight monsters in the movie.


    "Yes, it''s not wrong!" Ronan said seriously, "We put Marvel''s superhero characters in the same space, connected them together in a movie, and then used new comics and cartoons. And the drama as a supplement to the world structure. Finally, our superheroes gathered together to meet the most difficult challenge and form the Avengers!"


    "And this is not the end!" He continued, "If the plan really goes well, we can get out of the earth and set our goal on Marvel''s ultimate universe!"


    Avi Allard¡¯s excitement is real, but he didn¡¯t show it very much. Instead, he quietly thought about it. If all of Ronan¡¯s words can be realized, how much will the future income of these movies and surroundings be?


    Relativity Entertainment and Ronan drew a pie for Marvel comics, but this pie is backed by the continuous success of Relativity Entertainment in the past, and thus has considerable credibility.


    The cooperation between Marvel Comics and Relativity Entertainment is promising.


    Do not cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, let alone move other thoughts, how does Citibank do this level? And the members of the Avengers in the comics are in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    "This is a plan that people cannot refuse." Avi Allard said slowly: "I can imagine that once it succeeds, Marvel''s influence will reach unprecedented levels."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I can''t guarantee anything else, but Marvel can suppress its old rival DC Comics for a long time."


    Oh, yes, he also dug a hole called Zach Schneider for DC Comics.


    Thinking of this, Ronan discovered that, whether it was deliberately or subconsciously worried about the Big Six companies'' troubles, in the past few years, he actually quietly dug traps on some of the road ahead of the Big Six companies.


    If you want to be at the forefront of Hollywood, you must strengthen yourself on the one hand and weaken your opponents on the other.


    Avi Allard asked the most concerned question: "Ronan, how likely is this film project to succeed?"


    "The chance of success is higher than that of "Pirates of the Caribbean", and much higher." Ronan told the truth: "The most important thing is the first one, so I require that the first one must be adequately prepared. We must be cautious! Sufficient Preparation time is the basic condition for success."


    Avi-Allard added: "I like this plan very much." He slowly stood up: "Ronan, I will call the board of directors immediately after you leave. I need some time, and Marvel also needs time."


    Ronan stood up and shook hands with him: "I am waiting for your good news, and I hope we will become colleagues in the future."


    Avi Allard faintly stated his position: "Personally, I hope so."


    Ronan left Marvel Comics alone, leaving behind Robert Lee and Robert Iger, along with the main members of the acquisition team, to continue discussing specific matters with Marvel.


    Using the movie plan and the future to fight the animation Wei and Avi-Allard, this is Ronan''s goal in coming to New York, which has basically been achieved. More specific negotiations and operations will be completed by a more professional Robert Iger. .


    At the same time Ronan also began to think in more detail about the specific operation of the "Avengers Project".


    Marvel¡¯s ultimate universe movie plan is simple to say, but it¡¯s not easy to realize it. Don¡¯t talk about funding and talents, but the ability of Marvel¡¯s heroes to perform perfectly on the big screen is quite Big problem.


    As we all know, the abilities of Marvel heroes are diverse, and film production is more dependent on CG special effects. Today''s special effects technology can basically meet the needs of film shooting and production.


    And Marvel''s screenwriters sorted out a suitable serial main line, it is also not an easy task. If you don''t want to become a temporary piece like DC and Warner Bros., you must do enough homework in this area.


    The content in the comics is really messy, and the main line of the movie must be clear.


    Marvel heroes, who are born with various defects and ordinary people''s troubles, will completely shine with the advancement of special effects technology and become the mainstream of the commercial film market.


    In just two days, good news came from Marvel.

 Chapter 608： Hold on to copyright and dont let go

    The Marvel executives did not hesitate too much. Citibank¡¯s collection action was pressing every step and there was no time for them to hesitate. In just two days, Avi-Allard called Ronan himself, Marvel Comics Willing to conduct formal negotiations on the investment and acquisition of Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger and Robert Lee led a team of more than 20 people to immediately start negotiations with Marvel. Marvel has been looking for investors, and its value has reached its lowest point since 1989. The price offered by Relativity Entertainment is also very high. With sincerity, the negotiation between the two parties went very smoothly.


    Since Relativity Entertainment has been paying attention to Marvel, all the preparatory work has been prepared. Before Ronan left New York, Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics reached a preliminary agreement.


    Marvel Comics'' PR work against Citibank has not had any effect, and it cannot be delayed.


    Relativity Entertainment plans to acquire a 90% stake in Marvel Comics at a premium of 5%, and the remaining 10% will be held by Marvel¡¯s management headed by Avi Allard.


    Since the acquisition involves the issuance of shares, Relativity Entertainment will also operate Marvel''s delisting. This acquisition will last for several months.


    According to estimates relative to entertainment, this acquisition may involve about 380 million US dollars.


    And after the acquisition is completed, it must be delisted.


    Relevant securities laws have stipulated that if a listed company has less than 600 shareholders and less than 400 shareholders holding more than 100 shares, the listing must be terminated.


    Delisting naturally requires the recovery of issued shares.


    The two parties reached a preliminary agreement. Scott Swift rushed to New York, and the Pacific Investment Fund provided Marvel Comics with a $40 million loan to repay the loan from Citibank.


    The remaining US$4.8 million comes from loans from various sources. As it has not yet expired, Relativity Entertainment will be responsible for it after the acquisition is completed.


    After the completion of the acquisition, Marvel Comics will be reformed into a brand-new pan-entertainment Marvel Entertainment Company, officially preparing to shoot Marvel''s own superhero movies.


    At the same time, the agreement also involves the integration of Relativity Entertainment to Marvel, the complementary use of Marvel comics and Relativity entertainment channels, and many other aspects.


    In addition to the crucial financial aspect, there were hundreds of clauses in the preliminary agreement before Ronan.


    With the preliminary agreement reached, Robert Iger and Robert Lee also left New York one after another, and the remaining finishing work was handed over to the dedicated acquisition team.


    Relativity Entertainment''s acquisition of Marvel Comics is finalized!


    This acquisition seems to go smoothly, but in fact all the work has gone ahead. It has been four years since Ronan first eyeed the Marvel comics to now reach a preliminary agreement.


    During the period, some people headed by Robert Lee were always paying attention to the dynamics of Marvel comics, looking for the most suitable time.


    Even if the capital injection after the completion of the acquisition is included, the total expenditure of Relativity Entertainment is only more than 400 million US dollars, which is far below Ronan''s psychological expectations.


    Various comprehensive factors, coupled with the contradictions proactively provoked by Relativity Entertainment, have effectively depressed the value embodied in Marvel comics, and finally let Relativity Entertainment earn Marvel at a low price.


    After the completion of the acquisition, Ronan, Robert Iger, Robert Lee, George Clint, Mary, and the top Marvel top with Avi Allard at the core, formed the Marvel Entertainment Restructuring Committee to fully promote the animation and comics. Pan-entertainment development.


    When the restructuring is completed, the preparatory work for "Iron Man" will also be officially put into daily routine.


    Avi-Allard and the management of Marvel Comics are not familiar with film production, and Ronan cannot stare at a certain superhero movie project alone, so he needs to find a real superhero movie manager for Marvel Entertainment. .


    Those who have the ability and experience and have participated in the production of many successful manga films have naturally become the first choice.


    Ronan has already thought of a person to let people do a side survey and evaluation before actually contacting them.


    After all, we must continue to dig the corners of the six major companies.


    I hope they will not have any comments on this.


    In New York, in an office temporarily borrowed by Fox in the 20th century, Sean Downey put down the phone in surprise.


    He has just been notified that the shareholders of Marvel Comics are transferring equity in their hands. A company from Hollywood has intervened in the debt and income competition between Twentieth Century Fox, Citibank and Marvel Comics.


    That company is called Relativity Entertainment!


    Ronan Anderson''s Relativity Entertainment!


    Sean Downey thought for a while, dialed Avi Allard''s phone, waited for the caller to be connected, and said, "Mr. Allard, this is Sean Downey of Twentieth Century Fox. May I ask you to consider How''s it going?"


    Avi-Allard on the other side said directly: "Marvel Comics will not agree to such non-demanding requests, so be it, Sean, I have something to work on here, goodbye."


    Without waiting for Sean Downey to reply, he hung up the phone.


    Sean Downey frowned. Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s signature. Is it that bad?


    The phone rang, and the call from Citibank, Sean Downey answered the phone and said a few words, his face finally changed.


    Citibank informed him that Marvel Comics had repaid the loan!


    Putting down the phone, Sean Downey sat in a chair and was silent for ten minutes. Then he began to call and contact each other. Either there was no feedback or bad news was returned.


    But when we got off work in the afternoon, more Marvel-related news was gathered, and Sean Downey was absolutely sure that this trip to New York had failed.


    How did the plan that should have gone smoothly fail?


    Without the loan from Citibank, Twentieth Century Fox could not directly force Marvel comics.


    Relativity Entertainment, also from Hollywood, acquired Marvel Comics, and now Marvel is not the same Marvel.


    If you do anything to Marvel, it will be relativistic entertainment directly.


    Sean Downey relied on Twentieth Century Fox, and he was not afraid of Relativity Entertainment, but this matter involved two big companies in the circle, and he could not decide.


    After considering the wording, Sean Downey called the company.


    Twentieth Century Fox quickly gave him the latest instructions to ask Sean Downey to withdraw to Los Angeles and temporarily stop intervening in the affairs between Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Comics.


    On the second day, Sean Downey received more feedback, knowing that the acquisition of Marvel Comics by Relativity Entertainment was a foregone conclusion, and it was meaningless to stay in New York. He immediately followed the company''s arrangements and returned to Los Angeles.


    The news soon reached London. James Murdoch, who was always staring at Twentieth Century Fox and was already preparing for his future entry into Twentieth Century Fox, was immediately notified.


    James Murdoch made a few phone calls in succession to communicate with the management of Twentieth Century Fox, who was inclined to him. Twentieth Century Fox no longer stared at Marvel comics.


    In the 20th century, Fox had its own measure of Marvel.


    On the one hand, if you continue, what you get from Marvel comics is no longer comparable to what Fox has done in the 20th century.


    On the other hand, it is too difficult to change this acquisition, and the effort is not proportional to the gain.


    But this incident has attracted enough attention from James Murdoch and flew from London to Los Angeles.


    "What does Ronan Anderson think?" James Murdoch asked: "Suddenly intervened in the affairs of 20th Century Fox?"


    Jim Prolos has already speculated: "Some of the things we did may have caused a backlash from Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson."


    James Murdoch thought of talking to Ronan Anderson. He thought that he offered very good terms and even planned to convince his father about it. But Ronan Anderson didn¡¯t accept his kindness. For Twentieth Century Fox?


    "What good is this for Relativity Entertainment?" James Murdoch puzzled: "Twentieth Century Fox is due to the revenue sharing of "X-Men". Is Relativity Entertainment to stop us and directly buy Marvel? Ronan- Is there something wrong with Anderson''s head, for such a small thing, to do such a detrimental thing?"


    Jim Prolos did not answer the conversation, instead he was thinking carefully, and soon thought of some rumors in the circle that Relativity Entertainment held the copyright of multiple Marvel superheroes.


    James Murdoch shook his head: "Ronan Anderson is really unclear. He refused with generous terms, but spent a lot of money to acquire a company that is going bankrupt like Marvel. This is because the development of Relativity Entertainment is too fast. , Let Marvel Comics drag them?"


    Jim Prolos said at this time: "A long time ago, there was news in Hollywood circles that Relativity Entertainment bought the copyrights of dozens of comic superhero characters and related stories from Marvel Comics."


    James Murdoch just didn''t understand the situation. Hearing this, he gave a slight pause: "Really?"


    "It can''t be wrongJim Prolos is very sure about this: "But there is no first-line character among them. The most well-known ones are just the long-outdated Captain America and Iron Man. "


    James Murdoch dragged his chin to think for a while, and asked: "What is Ronan Anderson''s most famous in Hollywood circles?"


    Without even thinking about it, Jim Prolos said, "The ability to choose a film project..." He instantly realized: "James, do you mean that these comic characters have a strong film adaptation value?"


    James Murdoch nodded slowly: "Other than that, I can''t think of any other explanations, and even I think Marvel comics have greater film value in places we can''t see."


    Jim Prolos still has doubts: "But there is no superhero in the role of a relativity entertainer."


    James Murdoch was just speculation and couldn¡¯t give a more convincing reason. He just said: ¡°Judging from Ronan Anderson¡¯s performance, Marvel¡¯s value may be higher than we expected. Jim, hold on. copyright."


    Jim Pross nodded: "This is not a problem."

 Chapter 609： Continue to beat Fox

    "be careful!"


    "Pay attention to your left!"


    "Watch it, don''t touch it, go right! Go right again!"


    Sitting in the office, Ronan looked at the open door, and could hear a little noisy sound from outside, occasionally the sound of heavy objects falling, and the heavy footsteps never stopped.


    Relativity Entertainment is moving, and the Finance Department and Legal Department have successively moved to the Relativity Building in Century City.


    Ronan¡¯s office and Connie¡¯s assistant team will wait until he leaves Los Angeles in May before helping him to the new office building.


    Connie walked in and asked, "It''s a bit messy, do I need to close the door?"


    Ronan shook his head: "No, listening makes me feel at ease."


    Connie has served as Ronan¡¯s assistant for many years, and can roughly guess what Ronan meant. Relativity Entertainment has grown from a small company to today¡¯s entertainment group. I am afraid that only Ronan knows how much pressure and difficulties it has during this time. Relativity Entertainment has left the business. Moving into a brand-new headquarters building from the old building, looking back a few years ago, it seems like a dream.


    This noisy voice lets people know that this is reality.


    Relativity Entertainment recently acquired Marvel Comics and reorganized it into Marvel Entertainment. The company''s industrial chain has become even larger.


    As for Marvel''s situation, Connie has never worried. With Ronan''s plan, all problems are not a problem. Numerous cases in the past few years have fully proved this.


    Although the noise caused by the relocation is noisy, Ronan''s ears feel a sense of peace of mind, which proves that his six years in Los Angeles have not been wasted.


    In six years, Relativity Entertainment has reached the position of the second-tier leader in Hollywood, and one step further can be tied with the six major companies.


    This step seems very short, but it is close to the end of the world. In addition to strength, memory and hard work, it takes a little bit of luck.


    Marvel is undoubtedly an extremely important part of it.


    Thinking of this, Ronan asked: "How''s the progress on Marvel''s side?"


    Connie immediately replied: "Mr. Iger flew to New York again this morning, preparing to attend the press conference jointly held by Relativity Entertainment and Marvel tomorrow, and at the same time, on behalf of Relativity Entertainment and Marvel''s shareholders to sign a transfer agreement."


    Ronan asked again: "Is there a live broadcast?"


    "The Netflix video is broadcast live." Connie said, "Tomorrow at ten o''clock in the morning."


    Ronan nodded: "Remember to remind me."


    The press conference is also preparing for publicity. Compared with Marvel''s Manga movie, Marvel has been far from the public eye for too long.


    When Connie saw Ronan no longer asking questions, she took out a document and handed it to Ronan: "This is the schedule for May."


    Ronan didn''t look at it: "You can tell me the point."


    Connie said directly: "The focus in early May is to attend the premiere of Shrek 2. In mid-May to France to participate in the Cannes Film Festival, to the UK in the second half of May to meet with the Premier League team hired by William and Netflix."


    Ronan thought of the team that had been sent to England in advance, and asked, "How are they preparing?"


    Connie said: "They hired a professional company and it has already started operations. The acquisition of the Chelsea club by the Russian Roman Abramovich is the company''s hand."


    "Are there competitors?" Ronan asked.


    "There is only one for the time being." Connie gave a name that is not surprising: "The Abu Dhabi consortium from the United Arab Emirates was forced to withdraw from the acquisition of the Premier League club under pressure in 2000. It made a comeback last month, but it has followed the last time. Likewise, they have encountered resistance from the media to the fans to the official."


    She added: "But the Abu Dhabi consortium did not give up this time. They are working **** public relations."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Let people pay attention to the movements of the Abu Dhabi consortium and plan for the worst."


    The Football Association, its fans and the media are very resistant to funding from the Arab world at this stage, but the Premier League can open its doors to the Russians as well as the Arabs.


    The support of the fans is important, but not important.


    As for the media, who can count on the British media to have high integrity?


    Ronan has had direct dealings with the Abu Dhabi consortium, and even had in-depth cooperation. He once went to the stage of "Abu Dhabi old friend" and knows the strength of the Abu Dhabi consortium very well.


    When it comes to cash flow, let alone him, it is estimated that the lid of classmates is not enough in front of the Abu Dhabi rich.


    The two sides really want to compare funds, and oneself must be a complete failure.


    Therefore, Ronan believes that if you want to win the competition, you need to make a fuss about other aspects.


    When living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Ronan watched many Premier League games. Although he was not a hard-core fan, he also knew some well-known clubs in the Premier League. He even knew the words of many famous coaches.


    For example, football has nothing to do with life and death, football is higher than life and death.


    For example, my greatest achievement in my life is that TMD pulled Liverpool from the championship.


    Ronan clearly remembered that the Premier League later opened its doors to the Abu Dhabi consortium, which used huge sums of money to create a golden dollar team crazy and dominate the Premier League one after another.


    This corresponds to the sentence, the rich may not be able to win the championship, but the winning team must be rich.


    The Abu Dhabi consortium actually entered the Premier League in the next few years, probably because the aftermath of the negative impact of 9/11 is still there. In fact, Europe, especially Western Europe and other countries, still hold certain prejudices against people or funds from the Arab world.


    Ronan was also a little worried. Influenced by his mouthful running of the train when he was cooperating with Shahai Entertainment to make a movie, the Abu Dhabi consortium wanted to expand its influence, and Chief Mansour took his cultural and sports advice early. Acting in Europe and other places, has obtained the ownership of some second-rate football league clubs.


    No one knows if this will have an impact.


    However, Ronan has a very good mentality. Although the acquisition of Premier League football is for publicity, it is not indispensable. It is best if you can get it.


    Of course, Ronan also has to say hello in advance for Will Smith and Tom Cruise as the partners.


    Ronan said to Connie at this time: "You coordinate with Will and Tom''s assistants to determine their schedule. It is best to ensure that they appear in London at the end of May and early June."


    Connie replied: "I will do it now."


    Ronan first hung up the phone with Will Smith and Tom Cruise respectively, and they communicated specifically, and the two agreed.


    To become the owner of one of the most successful football clubs today, Will Smith and Tom Cruise are also very interested.


    The identities and huge popularity of the two Hollywood superstars can also bring some help to the acquisition.


    Connie didn''t leave the conference much, and walked in again, and said, "Marvel''s Arthur Macomb is here."


    Ronan said, "Bring him here, remember to close the door."


    Connie quickly took Arthur Macomb into the door of Ronan''s office, and when she left, she closed the office door.


    After Arthur Macomb sat down and looked at Ronan, his mood was a bit complicated. When he came here last time, both parties were collaborators, but now the person opposite has become his new boss.


    The transition between the roles was so fast, it made him somewhat uncomfortable.


    But Avi-Allard called him personally. The acquisition agreement will be signed by both parties this afternoon. The press conference tomorrow is just a formality.


    Therefore, after receiving a call from the special assistant of the president of Relativity Entertainment, Arthur Macomb rushed over after asking for instructions from Avi Arad.


    He hasn''t thought about leaving Marvel for the time being, and facing the new boss is inevitable.


    Ronan smiled: "Hello, Arthur, we meet again."


    Arthur Macomb forced a smile: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, it is a great honor to see you again."


    Ronan said, "We are all colleagues from now on, so don''t be so polite."


    Of course, Arthur Macomb would only listen to such words. As an employee, disrespect the boss, that is, disrespect his own salary.


    "You have been in Los Angeles for a while." Ronan asked, "Is the work going well?"


    Facing a new boss who knew Hollywood, Arthur Macomb didn''t dare to say anything, and tried to be honest: "Communication with 20th Century Fox is very difficult."


    Originally, the progress was very unsatisfactory. After the news that Marvel Comics was acquired, Arthur Macomb simply paused to observe the development of the new company.


    For him, it was quiet but not moving at this time.


    Ronan asked: "Will Twentieth Century Fox refuse to let go of the "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" series?"


    "Yes." Arthur Macomb said quickly: "Twentieth Century Fox will not give in at all. Because of the company''s shareholding changes, we have no other way for the time being."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "I see."


    Arthur Macomb was unsure of Ronan''s meaning, and tentatively asked: "Mr. Anderson, with Twentieth Century Fox regarding the "X-Men" series and "Fantastic Four", what should I do next? Stop it for now?"


    "Stop?" Ronan shook his head slowly and firmly: "Why stop?"


    He did not need Arthur Macomb to express his position. UU Reading continued: "Arthur, at this stage, you continue to deal with copyright disputes with 20th Century Fox, "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four." For the copyright of the two series, I ask you to strive for the maximum benefit for Marvel as much as possible."


    Arthur Macomb fully understood Ronan''s meaning, and this was to ask him to continue to attack Twentieth Century Fox.


    Ronan did not hesitate to fight for the interests that should be fought for absolutely, and fight for those that should not be fought: "The bottom line of the contract of "Fantastic Four" should be in line with the copyright revenue of the "X-Men" series at worst. In the twentieth century, Fox will not regress. I will communicate with Avi and let "Fantastic Four" die as a villain in the comics."


    Twentieth Century Fox has no copyright in comics and other aspects. If they really want to do this, they can only watch.


    There is no movie effect bonus, and the benefits of simple comics are very limited. If Marvel cannot benefit from the film adaptation, then the comics will temporarily collapse.

 Chapter 610： Marvel Superhero Movie

    Ronan never thought of stopping the dispute between Marvel and Twentieth Century Fox about "Fantastic Four". According to the copyright agreement signed between the two parties, "Fantastic Four" was adapted into a movie. Not only did Marvel have nothing Benefits, and new characters appearing in related comics, Twentieth Century Fox also automatically owns the copyright of film and television adaptation.


    Perelman, the head of Marvel, didn''t know what he thought, and signed such a copyright transfer agreement with Twentieth Century Fox.


    People have to admire Marvel''s fearless dedication.


    Perelman acquired Marvel in 1989 for the purpose of making quick money. After completely ruining Marvel, he probably also wanted to use Marvel to make as much profit as possible before he stepped down.


    But this brought a series of troubles to Marvel.


    Nowadays, the profit of comics is almost negligible. If you want to promote the development of comics, you can only rely on movies, but movies have nothing to do with Marvel. Continue to create "Fantastic Four" comics is just a wedding dress for 20th Century Fox.


    Ronan remembers that after Walt Disney acquired Marvel, it has been operating to get the "Fantastic Four" home, but the 20th Century Fox was extremely tough. The two companies had conflicts one after another. In the end, the 20th Century Fox would rather be stuck in the deadline. Filming a super lousy movie, he is unwilling to return "Fantastic Four" to Marvel.


    Under the promotion of the group company, Marvel simply killed the Fantastic Four and stopped updating the comics in this series. It was not until Walt Disney acquired Twentieth Century Fox before it was renewed.


    To a certain extent, the conflict between the two parties also led to the fate of the "Fantastic Four" series. Except for the first one which was not bad, all subsequent movies hit the streets. Twentieth Century Fox did not get much in this series. profit.


    The acquisition of Marvel by Relativity Entertainment has become a foregone conclusion. Ronan is very clear about Marvel''s biggest problem now.


    Marvel is not without value. The problem is that the value is all reflected outside of Marvel, that is, the sons sold by Marvel.


    For example, the outside world says that Spider-Man alone is worth $1 billion.


    Spider-Man is no longer Marvel''s Spider-Man, and the fate is completely in the hands of Sony Columbia Pictures.


    With the acquisition of Marvel by Relativity Entertainment, Ronan learned more details about Marvel''s sale of his son, which is beyond description.


    When Marvel sold the copyright of "Spider-Man" for only 7 million U.S. dollars, and there was no restriction on the transfer clause, "Spider-Man" was acquired by Sony Columbia Pictures in the second transaction.


    In the "Spider-Man" series of movies, Marvel only has a 5% net profit share.


    Sony Columbia Pictures only needs to guarantee the release of a "Spider-Man" movie every five and a half years, and it can always have the filming rights of these characters, including any characters that appear in subsequent Spider-Man comics.


    Therefore, once there have been spiders, but three, they must restart after three.


    Strictly speaking, the copyright transactions of these roles have allowed Marvel to survive the most difficult stage and persist until now, but it also limits the future development of Marvel and makes Marvel completely lose its autonomy.


    Especially after selling the last batch of well-known characters to Relativity Entertainment, Marvel was unanimously looked down upon by the industry, and even mortgage loans were difficult.


    Marvel can get too little income from the movie.


    For the first part of "Spider-Man", Marvel only got a revenue share of about 12 million US dollars. According to a 5 percent calculation, Sony Columbia''s profit on this film was about 240 million US dollars.


    However, according to the observations and statistics of the entertainment professional department of the theory of relativity, the profit of Sony Columbia Pictures is very likely to exceed $400 million.


    Ronan has urged Robert Iger and communicated with Avi Allard. He has now begun to collect relevant data and evidence. As long as the right opportunity is encountered, Marvel will sue Sony Columbia Pictures.


    The previous Marvel comics were far away from the Hollywood system. They were neither proficient in the rules of Hollywood financial calculations, but were also companies outside the circle.


    But with relativity entertainment, the situation is completely different.


    After Walt Disney acquired Marvel, Marvel also sued Sony Columbia Pictures for the "Spider-Man" series. In the end, Marvel won the lawsuit. Not only did it get back the share of revenue due to the first few movies, it also forced Sony Columbia to not Don''t make huge concessions.


    Sony Columbia Pictures compromised with Marvel and gave all the rights to sell derivatives of the film to Marvel.


    Why did Walt Disney later be willing to use Marvel Dafa and Iron Man, the hot movie characters, to bring Spider-Man to pretend to fly together? Not only to let Spider-Man go home, but more importantly, Marvel can start from "Spider "Xia Xia" movie received huge profits.


    The so-called feelings emphasized in commercial movies are similar to the Avengers and Spider-Man, and the key factor behind it is profit.


    Twentieth Century Fox has launched more Marvel movies. Two "X-Men" have been released. Although "Dare Demon" failed, the related "Erica" ??has started shooting, and then "Fantastic Four" , There are more movies derived from "X-Men".


    The key problem for Marvel now is that the income is not in its own hands. Whether the film is shot or not, the progress, and the release date are not in the control of its own.


    Sandwiched between the increasingly complicated Marvel and the already complicated Hollywood company is also suffering for those superhero characters.


    Take Spider-Man as an example. Can Spider-Man smoke? Can you drink? Can I get a tattoo? When can he not be a virgin? Must be white?


    These setting details Marvel has various dissatisfaction with Sony Columbia, but Sony Columbia still uses a greatly adapted version that Marvel is very dissatisfied with.


    Also, in order for Wolverine to retain the iconic two-sided sharp-cornered hairstyle in "X-Men", Avi Allard had to fight against 20th Century Fox before it was finally retained.


    Relativity Entertainment won Marvel, and Marvel will have an important task in the future, to recover the copyright as much as possible, and to ensure the profit of Marvel if it can''t be recovered.


    In the press room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, among countless flashes, Avi Allard, representing Marvel Comics, and Robert Iger, representing Relativity Entertainment, formally signed a contract.


    Although many people don¡¯t understand, why the fast-growing Relativity Entertainment signed a company that is obviously dragging Marvel Comics, but under the leadership of the on-site staff, it was polite when Avi Allard and Robert Iger shook hands. The applause came.


    Subsequently, Avi-Allard officially announced that Marvel and the Relativity Entertainment Association will work together to reorganize Marvel Comics into a more extensive Marvel Entertainment company.


    "Relativity Entertainment and Marvel have only one purpose for jointly establishing Marvel Entertainment."


    Standing on the rostrum of the press conference, Avi-Allard looked at the hundreds of reporters invited by Relativity Entertainment. How long has it been since Marvel Comics has received such attention? I can hardly remember the far ones. He stabilized his mind and said loudly: "Marvel Entertainment will produce a superhero movie that belongs to Marvel. Our initial plan is to release the first superhero movie within 3 to 4 years."


    Now that there is an explosion, the news is quite unexpected.


    Marvel wants to independently produce superhero movies? But looking at Robert Iger, who has been playing a supporting role next to Avi Allard, these reporters felt that they should not be surprised or surprised.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s strong production and distribution capabilities have been tested by the market in the past. Relativity Entertainment acquired Marvel and jointly restructured Marvel into Marvel Entertainment. The goal is probably to enter the film industry.


    After all, both "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" have created huge profits for their companies.


    The question is, does Marvel still have valuable superhero characters? Relativity Entertainment has bought some from Marvel, but they are all second- and third-tier characters.


    The failure of Daredevil proves that success is not easy for a superhero who is not well-known and adapted into a movie.


    At the beginning of the Q&A session, the reporters¡¯ questions went to Avi Allard like a cannonball.


    "Can you ask about Marvel''s specific plans?" A reporter asked immediately, "What was the first superhero movie?"


    "Of course there is a plan." Avi Allard replied confidently.


    Compared with the slightly decadent and haggard some time ago, with the relativity entertainment as a top priority, Avi-Allard feels more confident, the hair has fallen out recently, and the hairline does not seem to recede anymore...


    Another reporter asked first, "The film industry is not the comics industry. Is it too risky for Marvel to rush into the film industry?"


    "Of course we know the risks involved, and we have formulated a sound plan for this."


    Speaking of this, Avi-Allard brought the topic to Relativity Entertainment in a timely manner: "The whole plan comes from the precise planning of Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment. Mr. Anderson is the initiator and producer of the entire film project. With Ronan Anderson here, Marvel has full confidence in Marvel superhero movies."


    A reporter from "Entertainment Weekly" asked loudly: "Can you tell me what Marvel Entertainment''s first superhero movie is?"


    For a completely newbie Marvel Entertainment, the success or failure of the first superhero movie is extremely importantAvi-Allard has only one answer: "Tony Stark, Iron Man !"


    "When will this movie come out soon?"


    "We need three to four years to prepare!"


    "Just now you said that Marvel has a series of plans, what are they?"


    "You saw it when "Iron Man" was released..."


    "Who is Marvel Entertainment planning to invite to direct this film, and who will star in Iron Man?"


    "After finalizing the candidates, we will announce them as soon as possible."


    Listening to Avi Allard answering the questions one by one, Robert Iger just smiled slightly, and Marvel finally belongs to Relativity Entertainment.


    The press conference was very successful, and related news began to appear in the media. Many people also paid attention to the news that the newly reorganized Marvel Entertainment and Marvel will shoot and produce superhero movies in person.

 Chapter 611： The man behind Marvel

    In Fox Tower, many people discovered that the director of Marvel''s copyright department named Arthur Macomb appeared after a period of disappearance, and his attitude became tougher.


    "Jim Prolos and the other executives of Twentieth Century Fox can hide from me."


    Unlike the previous visit to the Fox Tower, Arthur Macomb felt that his empty back had a mountain to rely on, and his voice became extremely confident and tough: "Please tell them, in the comics that will be serialized next month. , The Fantastic Four will change. In addition, the "X-Men" comics may be stopped at any time."


    The assistant in charge of the reception looked helpless. He has no right to participate in such matters and can only delay: "Mr. Macomb, please be patient. Mr. Pross and the executives in charge of the film business went overseas on business. When they return to Los Angeles, I will convey your request as soon as possible."


    Of course, Arthur Macomb did not believe in this kind of nonsense, saying: "I hope Twentieth Century Fox can reply as soon as possible, otherwise we can only see in court."


    After speaking coldly, Arthur Macomb left, and related copyright disputes have just begun, and it is useless to worry.


    This is not something that can be solved in a hurry.


    The assistant sent Arthur Macomb away and immediately called Jim Prolos. Marvel Comics had just been put under the umbrella of Relativity Entertainment and would soon be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Twentieth Century Fox is still waiting. There is currently no clear response.


    He is still responsible for receiving Arthur Macomb, and can only continue to drag for the time being.


    This matter will be ten times more troublesome than before.


    The assistant is very sure about this. It used to be just a Marvel comic that broke the wind and rain. Now Marvel comics have been acquired by Relativity Entertainment. Arthur Macomb came to the door again, with a tougher attitude than before. Only Marvel comics?


    Relativity entertainment is not easy to deal with. The assistant faintly knows that Jim Pross has some ideas about Relativity Entertainment, but it seems that he has not acted for the time being because James Murdoch has other plans.


    Now that Relativity Entertainment has obtained an absolute controlling stake in Marvel, will it be able to watch the "Fantastic Four" movie profitlessly? If there is the promotion of relativity entertainment and the Fantastic Four really become villains in comics and spread within a certain range, the 20th century Fox movies will inevitably be affected.


    The filming of the "Fantastic Four" film has started. Producer Michael Barnason is standing outside the studio, staring at Jessica Alba, who is wearing a tight-fitting uniform, with a scorching look at what he is thinking.


    Kevin Fitch is one of the film''s associate producers, but he is not employed by Twentieth Century Fox, but represents the interests of Marvel.


    Therefore, he basically has no right to speak in the crew.


    Seeing Michael Barnason, Kevin Fitch shook his head, said nothing, and walked towards his office.


    I hope the Latina actress named Jessica Alba is lucky to escape Michael Barnason''s clutches.


    Kevin Fitch returned to the office and studied various related materials on the crew. In fact, he was rarely directly involved in film production since he was hired by Marvel Comics as an associate producer in several films in succession. In protecting the film but deviating from the comic settings, and fighting for more rights and interests for Marvel.


    Unfortunately, this "Fantastic Four" movie, Marvel does not have the right to share the movie revenue, he is more of a decoration.


    Kevin Fitch didn''t do nothing for this, and regarded himself as a display. Instead, he carefully studied the various materials and plans of the film just like participating in the production of the previous comic films.


    Marvel Comics has always wanted to shoot its own superhero movies, but couldn¡¯t find a suitable protagonist. Kevin Fitch originally wanted to wait until he had accumulated a period of time, and then personally came to convince the Marvel management to let Marvel raise funds to shoot the real Marvel superhero movie.


    But the plan was not as fast as the change. Marvel was actually acquired by Relativity Entertainment and reorganized into Marvel Entertainment, which is about to start shooting and producing Marvel¡¯s superhero movies.


    Kevin Fitch studied the shooting plan for a while, raised his head and rubbed his eyes, relaxed for a while, picked up a comic next to him, and the cover of the comic was a man in a steel suit-Tony Stark!


    This is Iron Man, the male protagonist of the first superhero movie planned by Marvel Entertainment.


    Kevin Fitch went through the comics and picked up the notebook next to it. It was a dense record of his recent research on Iron Man, many of which were about movie ideas.


    In addition, he has carefully collected information about Ronan=Anderson.


    Because Kevin Fitch has received a call from Marvel Entertainment, Ronan Anderson wants to talk with him!


    Kevin Fitch understands comics, and he also knows Hollywood. He considers himself an expert in film adaptation of comics. He also knows very well that the real power of the superhero movies produced by Marvel Entertainment will only be held in the hands of Ronan Anderson. .


    Just after get off work hours, Kevin Fitch left the studio and was about to rush to Burbank. He had an appointment with the people from Relativity Entertainment and had an interview with Ronan Anderson in Burbank tonight.


    Coming to the parking lot, starting the car and preparing to leave, Kevin Fitch saw a Mercedes-Benz commercial car on the front left, Jessica Alba and Michael Barnason got in the car one after another.


    He sighed secretly, pretended not to see, turned around and left the parking lot.


    The position of producer is not only in power, but also has many hidden benefits.


    By the way, I heard that Ronan Anderson has a close relationship with the two young actresses Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway who have recently become popular in Hollywood...


    Kevin Fitch walked and thought about some of Ronan¡¯s collected information. Among Hollywood producers, Ronan Anderson is definitely a very self-made type. A successful Hollywood producer like him, which one is not There are a lot of lace news, and there are all kinds of messy rumors with multiple actors. On the other hand, Ronan Anderson has only passed gossip scandals with a few.


    In addition, Ronan Anderson has a very good reputation. It is said that he must do what he says, which is well-known in Hollywood.


    Such a person is simply the best partner for cooperation.


    Burbank, Ronan got on the Rolls-Royce Phantom, took the information Connie handed over, and read it again.


    This is the relevant information about Kevin Fitch specially collected by the Relativity Entertainment Market Research Department.


    Some places are completely different from Ronan''s previous thoughts.


    Originally, Ronan thought that Kevin Fitch served as the associate producer of "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four". He was hired by Twentieth Century Fox. After the acquisition of Marvel, he came from Avi Arad. It was learned that Kevin Fitch was a producer employed by Marvel Comics and participated in the Marvel adaptation of Hollywood movies in order to ensure the interests of Marvel Comics.


    Kevin Fitch has not been a producer of any film before, but he has participated in "X-Men", "Spider-Man", "X-Men 2", "Spider-Man 2", "Hulk", " Shooting and production of many Marvel comics adapted films such as Daredevil and Fantastic Four, and has been studying film production.


    These are all bonus points in Ronan''s eyes. Coupled with past memories, Ronan''s first choice is Kevin Fitch.


    In a business club at the junction of Burbank and North Hollywood, Ronan met Kevin Fitch. Just like the image in his memory, Kevin Fitch, who was only in his early thirties, wore a baseball cap. The face under the brim of the hat is full of cross meat similar to Uvi-Bauer.


    This man is burly and strong, like a boxer more than a film practitioner.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Kevin Fitch shook hands with Ronan politely: "It''s an honor to know you."


    Logan smiled and said, "You are welcome, we met once, at the premiere of Spider-Man."


    Kevin Fitch didn''t notice Ronan at the time and said, "I overlooked it."


    Ronan motioned to Kevin Fitch to sit and said, "You are now employed by Marvel. I should have heard that my Relativity Entertainment has acquired Marvel, and Marvel Comics will soon be reorganized into Marvel Entertainment, and will be super Hero Movie Project."


    Kevin Fitch said: "I watched the press conference and it is said that the first film is "Iron Man"?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This is one of the two most famous superheroes of Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment that still hold copyrights. The other is Captain America. The distance is too far now and the risk is greater. Not as good as Tony- Stark fits this era better."


    "Marvel sold all the famous characters." Kevin Fitch sighed and said, "Fortunately, there are Iron Man and Captain America."


    Ronan also knows that, to a certain extent, today''s relativity entertainment, once Marvel comics, is also a taller man in the µÚ×Ó, which will allow Iron Man to take the lead.


    But it was Iron Man that completely changed the destiny of Marvel comics and brought Marvel''s subsequent super glory.


    Ronan didn''t know if it was luck or something else.


    In any case, Iron Man is the best superhero to kick off the "Avengers Project".


    Ronan asked directly: "I heard Avi introduce you, and he said you have been studying the production of comic movies?"


    Kevin Fitch scratched his head and said, "When I was young, I liked to keep a diary. I would write down all the movies I watched, what I watched, when I watched it, and how many times I watched it. I will also write about their sound system. I was a bit like a fool at the time."


    "Later, I entered Hollywood, by chance, became a producer hired by Marvel, and began to participate in the production of Manga movies. I like Manga movies, especially superhero movies. I want to see what I love How the role grows and changes. Sometimes I am also depressed. Whenever a movie makes me depressed, I will sit down and think about how I will adapt this story. I don¡¯t know how to write scripts, but I will conceive in my brain. In a way, this is similar to what I am doing now..."

 Chapter 612： new standard

    There was once a sentence in the media to describe the development of Marvel-Stan Lee belongs to Marvel''s past, and Kevin Fitch shapes Marvel''s future.


    Ronan has not been in contact with Stan Lee, but it took Kevin Fitch for two hours to impress him extremely.


    When living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Ronan read a lot of news about behind-the-scenes production because of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


    Stan Lee grew up with only magazines and magazines, while the most popular cultural consumer product during Kevin Fitch''s growth was movies.


    They do not personally write the script at Marvel, but they will set the tone and outline for each work, leaving each work with a deep personal mark.


    The most important thing is that both Stan Lee and Kevin Fitch as leaders once created a universe for Marvel.


    Marvel''s "Avengers Project" is an extremely important part of the development of Relativity Entertainment. Ronan attaches great importance to it. He had an interview with Kevin Fitch. Kevin Fitch had at best passed his first test.


    Ronan is also worried about accidents and must ensure that Kevin Fitch is indeed capable.


    In the following two days, Ronan met with Kevin Fitch twice.


    After the fourth meeting, Ronan showed him the "Avenger Project" under the premise that Kevin Fitch signed a strict confidentiality contract.


    Kevin Fitch was very surprised, surprised at Ronan and the ambition of Relativity Entertainment, and even more surprised at such a long-term plan.


    The man behind the success of the Marvel universe has further strengthened his idea of ??participating in the Marvel superhero movie.


    "Frankly speaking, the difficulty is very high, and the risks should not be ignored." Kevin Fitch did not lose his thinking because of such a huge plan. Instead, he reminded Ronan: "The stories of different movies are intertwined. It¡¯s a very confusing idea. If one or two films are unsuccessful, the entire series may all face failure."


    Ronan said: "As long as I am anxious for enough talents, I believe that this plan can be realized. When I acquired Marvel, I had high expectations for Marvel. I also believe that the development of Marvel can far exceed mine. Expectations."


    If someone else said this, Kevin Fitch would sneer. After all, the actual situation of Marvel is now there, but it is particularly convincing to say it by a gold medal producer and film investor who created the miracle of Hollywood development. force.


    Ronan continued: "The goal of the Avengers Project is very clear, to define superhero movies in the new era, expand their relevance, and set a new standard for such movies! Kevin, success cannot rely on luck. This requires Talent, ability, vision, enthusiasm and courage, I believe you will do it."


    Kevin Fitch understood that after several contacts and in-depth exchanges, he had won Ronan¡¯s approval, and immediately said: ¡°I don¡¯t have Peter Parker¡¯s spider-sensing, but I¡¯m confident that I can hit the market and let the Avengers The planned movie can always make money like the "Spiderman" movie."


    There is no doubt that Kevin Fitch is a smart man, who knows what film companies and investors want most. At this time, talking about film art is all useless nonsense.


    Producers don¡¯t want to make money for the production company. Why should the production company use you?


    After many contacts, side understandings, related assessments, etc., after a series of procedures, Ronan decided to use Kevin Fitch as the associate producer of "Iron Man".


    Unlike other previous film projects, this will be the "Iron Man" project second only to Ronan in the future, and will actually be responsible for the work of the crew.


    Superhero movies such as "Superman", "Batman", "Blade Warrior", "X-Men", "Spiderman", "Catwoman", "Dare Demon", etc., despite success and failure, they are super The hero movie made a way out.


    Marvel is not the creator of superhero movies. Before Marvel launched Iron Man, DC''s classic IPs "Superman" and "Batman" had been remakes many times.


    These predecessors have proven that superheroes have a certain market appeal and cross-cultural communication.


    Frankly speaking, we can only start with "Iron Man" as a successful start, step by step to build Marvel, and drive the poorly-known comic heroes behind.


    Relativity Entertainment conducted a simple online survey on Doctor Strange and the Bank Guard. The survey results showed that among 100 people in the United States, only two knew about Doctor Strange and the Bank Guard.


    In the world, this number is infinitely close to zero.


    The adaptation of these comic characters can only be driven by the cascading effect.


    Ronan believes that, as long as it works properly, Marvel superhero movies will be enough for relativity entertainment for twenty years or even longer.


    As long as people are willing to watch superheroes save the world, Marvel will not be killed.


    Before May, under the impetus of Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment officially signed a contract with Kevin Fitch to hire Kevin Fitch as the second producer of the "Iron Man" project.


    When Ronan couldn''t focus all his energy on one crew, Kevin Fitch knew very well that he was actually the head of the "Iron Man" project.


    And Kevin Fitch was inspired by Ronan. As long as the "Iron Man" project succeeds, he will become the first producer of the next Marvel movie project.


    In addition, Kevin Fitch served as the vice president of Marvel Entertainment.


    Nearly 31 years old, Kevin Fitch, as if he was given a shot of blood, is ready to kill himself in this movie project that is related to his fate.


    The position of vice president came from Robert Iger''s suggestion. After listening to Ronan, he immediately agreed.


    This is from the perspective of the balance of power structure.


    In addition, Kevin Fitch is in charge of Marvel Entertainment''s production business. If superhero comics want to appear on the big screen, a large-scale adaptation is indispensable. It is inevitable that Kevin Fitch will contradict the traditional cartoon school.


    The representative of the traditional comic school is Avi Arad.


    As long as the adaptation of "Iron Man" is successful, Kevin Fitch can not only gain a foothold in Marvel Entertainment, but also further apportion Avi Arad''s power under the coordination of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan has seen relevant reports. After the successive success of Marvel movies, the contradiction between Kevin Fitch and Avi Arad covered up under the water directly broke out. Avid Arad asked Kevin Fitch to be controlled by The Marvel Creative Committee, Kevin Fitch directly approached Robert Iger to report, and finally Walt Disney cancelled the traditional Marvel Creative Committee. Kevin Fitch was no longer responsible to Marvel and instead directly reported to Walt. Disney is in charge.


    Afterwards, Avi Allard resigned and bid farewell to Marvel''s stage.


    Marvel has also become Kevin Fitch''s world.


    Ronan has an absolute controlling stake in Marvel, and he doesn''t worry much about Marvel''s management, but he won''t let the management really group together. A cooperative and competitive management is the most ideal.


    As for the organization of the Marvel Creative Committee, Ronan intends to withdraw it directly. The members of the Creative Committee are too old and their thinking is too rigid to adapt to the development of the times.


    Among other things, after Marvel signed a contract with Relativity Entertainment, Ronan personally called Avi-Allard and sent the idea of ??"Civil War" to Marvel, hoping that Marvel could operate this one. The subject of political thrillers that have had a huge influence has produced some influence, and also made some preparations in advance for future film adaptations.


    But this subject was directly rejected by the Marvel Creative Committee, thinking that the idea was too dark...


    Ronan has already communicated with Robert Iger. When the Marvel Entertainment situation stabilizes, the first to abolish is the Marvel Creative Committee.


    The film adaptation of "Iron Man" will naturally not be responsible to the Creative Committee, but directly to the Marvel Entertainment Board of Directors.


    Ronan will serve as the chairman of Marvel for the time being. To put it bluntly, he is directly responsible to Ronan.


    "I studied the Avengers plan carefully. The plan is very risky, but once it succeeds, the reward is huge."


    In the office, Kevin Fitch said to Ronan with a pair of panda eyes: "We cross and weave the stories of the superheroes in Marvel to tell the audience, which will create an extraordinary potential. Power-this magical Marvel finger net will be deeply imprinted in people''s lives."


    Ronan said: "Kevin, from now on, the preliminary preparations for "Iron Man" will officially start. I remind you of two things." He pointed a finger up: "If you think about the ending egg, you must give it to People are deeply impressed and can connect the following movies together."


    He raised his second finger: "You have to face a very big challenge to mobilize directors and actors to join our Avengers project."


    After reading all the plans, Kevin Fitch had already considered this, and said, "All the actors and directors involved have signed long-term contracts?"


    "Yes Ronan said directly: "In the ideal situation, the director signs a trilogy contract and the actors sign ten or more agreements. "


    Kevin Fitch told the truth: "It''s a bit difficult, but I will try my best to do it."


    Ronan added: "This is the prerequisite for determining actors. Any actor who refuses to sign a long-term contract will be rejected directly."


    If Robert Downey Jr. is only willing to sign a film contract, Ronan will not hesitate to change.


    Of course, with the current situation of Robert Downey Jr., it is not difficult for him to sign a long-term contract.


    Marvel used to be because it never thought "Iron Man" would be so successful. There was no idea of ??signing a long-term contract with Robert Downey Jr. When the movie was so hot, Robert Downey Jr. said nothing. Ken signed a long-term contract with Marvel to limit the pay.


    This directly led to Robert Downey Jr''s later remuneration becoming an astronomical figure, and a single film accounting for 70 to 80 million US dollars became the norm.

 Chapter 613： Must have a long appointment

    According to the "cross-pollination" concept of the Avengers Project, a character may play the leading role in one movie, play a supporting role in another movie, or play a funny guest in another movie.


    Signing a long-term contract, even without considering the remuneration, can give the producer more flexibility in shooting and production.


    Ronan also said to Kevin Fitch: ¡°We don¡¯t need to find first- and second-tier actors. The main goal is those non-star actors who are in good conditions but lack real opportunities. In addition, there are those who have fallen off for various reasons. These two groups need opportunities, and the required salary will not be high. In order to get the chance to become famous, they may sign a long contract with us."


    "I understand." Kevin Fitch is not a newcomer. He immediately figured out the key points, and then asked: "Do you have a director and actor for this "Iron Man"?"


    Ronan deliberated slightly and said directly: "The director''s first choice is Jon Feiru. His last movie "Christmas Elf" impressed me very much. The male protagonist preferred Robert Downey Jr., and the female protagonist should audition."


    The director is good to say that he can learn about it later, but Robert Downey Jr.''s reputation is too loud. Kevin Fitch couldn''t help asking: "Robert Downey Jr. got rid of drugs?"


    Ronan said, "According to what I understand, it should be got rid of it. You first contact Robert Downey Jr. and invite him to audition. If you don''t get rid of the drugs or refuse to sign a long-term contract with us, you can just change. Yes, if Robert Downey Jr. can pass the audition and sign a drug restriction clause with him."


    Kevin Fitch also thought of this and said, "I understand."


    Ronan reminded again: "Jon Feiru, you communicate with him first. If it is suitable for the "Iron Man" series, you must at least try to sign a trilogy director contract. Robert Downey Jr. can pass the audition and sign the film contract. The longer the better, in the situation of Robert Downey Jr., he has no more choices."


    In fact, since Robert Downey Jr. was released from prison, apart from Mel Gibson''s strong recommendation and a few small roles as a guarantor, there is no other job at all, and there is no other way to choose in a short time.


    Ronan¡¯s biggest worry is not that Robert Downey Jr. refused to sign a long-term contract with Marvel, but that he did not really get rid of the influence of drugs.


    Kevin Fitch asked at this time: "The heroine was only resolved through an audition?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "If there is a suitable candidate, I will notify you as soon as possible."


    Ronan doesn''t plan to use that little pepper anymore, not to mention that the commercial appeal is very low, and among the very troublesome female stars in Hollywood, it is also the top batch.


    How many crews would you like to suffer from Deep Princess Disease?


    Ronan didn''t want to find a female version of Johnny Depp for his crew anymore, the one with little commercial value.


    At the very least, find a qualified vase actor.


    With Ronan¡¯s clear instructions, Kevin Fitch had a clear goal for his next work and began to focus on forming a crew.


    "Iron Man" officially began preparations.


    Ronan notified the people in the Legal Department to re-examine all agreements related to Sony Columbia in conjunction with Marvel Entertainment in order to prepare for future copyright and revenue disputes.


    Once a loyal fan of Marvel movies, who doesn¡¯t understand the bitterness of Marvel¡¯s negotiation with Sony Columbia about the "return" of Spider-Man?


    An accident happened to Ronan. At the end of April, Tom Cruise came and wanted to play Tony Stark.


    "What?" Ronan couldn''t hide the surprise on his face, looked at his friend, and asked: "Tom, are you kidding? You want to play Iron Man?"


    Tom Cruise pressed his hands down to calm Ronan, and then said: "I have seen Iron Man comics before. The character Tony Stark comes from Howard Hughes. Tucker is very interested. Ronan, don''t you think this role is also suitable for me?"


    Ronan shrugged: "I didn''t see it. Tony Stark in the movie''s script setting is not exactly the same as the comics. It is more arrogant, acrid and venomous than the comics. This is seriously inconsistent with your usual image."


    Tom Cruise hadn''t read the relevant script, and when Ronan said this, he couldn''t help frowning slightly.


    Ronan doesn¡¯t want Tom Cruise to play Iron Man. Tom Cruise lacks the discredit from Pat Kingsley, and the road ahead may be broader. There is also a "Mission Impossible" series on the commercial side. Now It is also in the sky, there is no need to enter the superhero movie that restricts image and development.


    "There is a situation, I can tell you." Ronan said solemnly: "But you have to keep it secret."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Don''t you worry about me?"


    Ronan said directly: "Iron Man is just one of the Marvel movies. Do you know Marvel¡¯s Avengers? This series of movies is called The Avengers Project. It involves more than 20 movies, including steel Xia may participate in more than ten movies."


    He looked at Tom Cruise: "Tom, would you like to play more than ten roles in this role? Superhero is the role that can fix the image of an actor the most."


    Hearing that he played a role more than ten times in a movie, Tom Cruise immediately dismissed his thoughts about Iron Man and said, "Forget it, wouldn''t it mean that I would sign a contract with you."


    Ronan couldn''t help but laughed: "You have too many roles to choose from. Leave this opportunity to those little actors."


    Tom Cruise knows Ronan better, and said: "The little actor has a low pay, and signing ten films at a time is equivalent to selling himself to your Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan corrected: "It''s not relativity entertainment, it''s Marvel entertainment."


    Throwing Iron Man aside, Tom Cruise asked: "You are a little sure about the UK."


    "I''ll go alone, only five points." Ronan told the truth: "Add you and Will, at least 90%."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Don''t worry, I will be ready to go to England."


    Ronan deliberately said: "With your reputation, the media and fans will have much less resistance."


    "Just because we are from America?" Tom Cruise is a sensible person: "So they have to resist."


    Ronan said softly, "Many people over there are still living in the aftermath of the sunless empire, thinking that they are the only noblest in the world, and people from other countries are all hillbillies."


    Tom Cruise shook his head, did not continue the topic, and said: "David Beckham is coming to Los Angeles some time later. I will call a party. Will you come?"


    Ronan considered it a little and said, "From the middle of May, I have to go to France first, then to England, and possibly Germany later. There should be no time."


    "Forget it." Tom Cruise is not without regret: "I still want to introduce David Beckham to you."


    Ronan smiled: "There will be opportunities in the future."


    As for the Victorian woman, since she has established a relationship with Tom Cruise, she will definitely not give up easily, and she will definitely pull David Beckham and Tom Cruise in close contact in the future.


    David Beckham meets Victoria and doesn''t know if he is lucky or unfortunate.


    But one thing can be confirmed, this pair is definitely dry wood encountering a raging fire, soaring flames.


    Tom Cruise added: "Some time ago I went to DreamWorks to coordinate the promotion of World War. I heard Spielberg said that DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment reached a cooperation agreement?"


    "Report to the group to keep warm." Ronan saw very clearly: "The two companies have to face six extremely powerful opponents if they want to go further, and they can only temporarily form the same line to counter the trouble they bring."


    In fact, it''s really hard to say whether it works or not. After all, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment hope each other can withstand more firepower from the Big Six.


    Tom Cruise said: "Spielberg is not a bad person, just a bit of a market, but this is not a disadvantage in the industry."


    Ronan nodded: "My target and opponent have never been DreamWorks or Spielberg."


    "That''s fine." Tom Cruise said with a smile: "It would be difficult for me to be caught in the middle."


    Although Tom Cruise and Spielberg are not as close as they are with Roan, they can also be counted as friends.


    The two chatted for a long time before Tom Cruise left. Ronan knew that Tom Cruise was also very busy now. "Mission: Impossible 3" has been officially prepared and will start shooting at the end of this year or next year.


    "Mission Impossible 2"''s poor audience reputation also put considerable pressure on the third part.


    Ronan continued to deal with the affairs of Marvel Entertainment, signed two fax documents, and suddenly thought of Marvel¡¯s decades-old rival DC.


    Compared to the clear plan of the Marvel Universe, DC as a chaser, the chaos of the superhero movie plan is simply unsightly.


    Various cutting projects, various restarts, various changes of actors, various temporary cancellations, etc., are endless.


    Frankly speaking, comic superhero movies don''t have much nutrition at all. The same type of film market appears more, which will cause the audience to nausea faster.


    If DC Comics succeeds and the comic-changing films of the two giants are bombarded like an overwhelming bombardment, can the superhero movie market last that long?


    Ronan has had a personal experience. When the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered the third stage, many fans of Marvel movies who were very fond and even fanatical around him could not help but turn black.


    Regardless of the considerations, Ronan didn''t want DC''s Justice League universe to succeed. It''s best to be as chaotic as it once was.


    If there is no difference, how can you highlight the good ones? Even if many Marvel movies are good and limited.


    In the afternoon, Ronan went to the crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead" to see that the future Zach Schneider was very exciting.

 Chapter 614： 300 Warriors

    Unlike other film projects of Shahai Entertainment, for Ronan¡¯s ulterior motives, several small crews, including Dawn of the Living Dead, did not enter the studio of the Theory of Relativity Building for post-production, but continued to stay at Warner. Studio.


    Similar to "Dawn of the Living Dead", "Reaper is Coming 3", "Human Removal Project 4" and other films, Warner Studios'' slightly outdated post-production studio is sufficient to meet their production requirements.


    Ronan met Zach Schneider in the office building of Warner Studios.


    "Post-production will be completed next month." Zach Schneider introduced Ronan to the latest situation of the project: "Now there is some finishing work on adding subtitles and sound effects."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I watched the sample, and the shot was good. As long as it works properly, the chance of success is very high."


    Zach Schneider is very confident: "I have been very excited to build these stories. I like big action movies."


    Hearing this, Ronan couldn''t help but think of the films that Zach Schneider had shot. Whether "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "Man of Steel" or "Bat Super", the action scenes are indeed full of momentum.


    Not to mention the quality of the film, just talk about the design and rendering of the action scenes, once Marvel''s superhero movies, in front of the action scenes of Zach Schneider, are very similar to a schoolboy.


    Ronan asked, "Dawn of the Living Dead is about to be completed, Zach, what plans do you have next?"


    Zach Schneider smiled and deliberately reminded: "Ronan, I signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment for two movies."


    "That''s right." Ronan said, "I want to discuss it with you first when I come here."


    It seems that Charles Rowan and Warner Bros. only included Zach Schneider on the shortlist. If they want to really come into their sight, Zach Schneider must have decent commercial results.


    Just one "Dawn of the Living Dead" is not enough.


    Regardless of the self-interest of relativity entertainment or the consideration of future DC comics'' superhero movies, it is very necessary for Zach Schneider to continue to come together with "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    Ronan beckoned to Connie, and Connie immediately handed over an illustration to Zach Schneider.


    "Look, this is the famous cartoonist Frank Miller''s masterpiece "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors"." Ronan said directly: "The copyright of this illustration is already in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, I plan to Adapt it into a movie, you are the director¡¯s first choice."


    Zach Schneider opened the illustration and looked at it seriously. The heavy ink and color of the picture is like an oil painting. The visual impact is extremely strong. This makes him, a director who is an advertising director and a director who attaches great importance to the color of the picture, instantly feels different.


    Ronan briefly introduced: "This illustration depicts the battle between King Leonidas and Hot Spring Pass, a massacre, but shocking. Frank Miller said that "The Three Hundred Spartans" is his profession. The pinnacle of my career. Zach, I have seen the commercials you shot and the samples of "Dawn of the Living Dead". I believe you can make the original feel."


    Zach Schneider closed the illustration: "Ronan, I will read it as soon as possible, and then I will reply to you."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Although the two parties have signed a director agreement for the two films, the specific film is still a two-way choice.


    But Ronan believes that Zach Schneider would choose "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" because this illustration fits Zach Schneider''s aesthetic too much.


    Frank Miller¡¯s protagonist attaches great importance to possessing a bleak and tragic temperament. For example, Christopher Nolan borrowed heavily from "The Dark Knight Returns". The old protagonist has been retired for many years, but for various reasons has to return to the arena and various evil forces Fighting, one of the scenes is that the aging protagonist fights the former comrade-in-arms Superman.


    In some ways, the characters created by Zach Schneider are not heavy enough. Frank Miller''s original works can make up for this. But the characters he is good at creating are those who no matter how hard they work, they always lose hopelessly in the end. Tragic heroes of destiny, they lost the last battle, but won the hearts of the people.


    As for Frank Miller''s opinion, it is not important. Now that the copyright has been in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan has the final say on how to choose the director.


    I vaguely remember that there used to be a very popular line in this film-this is Sparta!


    When the film becomes popular, maybe we can make a "This Isn''t Spartan", and it must be a market.


    Later, Ronan went to several crews that also remained at Warner Studios for post-production to watch the sequels of horror movies such as "Reaper Incoming 3", "Fatal Turn 3" and "Saw Cry 2" , Will be released successively this year.


    Although these sequels cannot get rid of the limitations of niche films, they have cultivated a loyal audience and can generate relatively stable income.


    Ronan deliberately chatted with James Wendor.


    "This series is without you, I don''t rest assured." Ronan said directly: "James, you insist on shooting one more and then change to the producer of this series. If you have other ideas about horror films, I still fully support you."


    At this stage, if James Wynn¡¯s is not a horror movie, then forget it.


    James Wynn said: "Ronan, without you, there would be no success in "Chain Saw". I will complete the "Chain Saw" trilogy and then go to shoot other horror movies.


    Ronan asked: "Do you have other new ideas in horror films?"


    James Wen smiled and said: "It''s just a vague concept. When I sort it out, I will contact you as soon as possible."


    Ronan smiled and said, "James, you are a genius in making horror films. I believe you can create even greater achievements."


    He is not in a hurry, James Wynn signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment and can wait patiently for the "Call of Souls" series.


    Even if James Wen hasn''t had any creativity in this area, he can still get the script out first.


    These are not difficult.


    It seems that James Wynn also directed the "Fast and Furious" series later.


    After leaving the Warner Studios, Ronan specifically called George Clint to learn about the "Fast and Furious" series.


    After obtaining the copyright from Universal Pictures, he specially laid out an outline of a new trilogy and gave it to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, so that they can use this as a basis to create a coherent script.


    Currently the script writing is still in progress, and if it goes well, the preparations will not start until next year.


    Ronan used Dawn Johnson as the leading actor in "Prison Break" which has been filmed so far. At that time, he had the idea to let Dawn Johnson join the "Fast and Furious" series and become a top-level character.


    As for Van Diesel, Sandsea Entertainment will invite him to play in the third part, competing with Dawn Johnson, and finally hang up, letting Don¡¯s close comrade Dawn Johnson and Paul Walker become the core .


    The plan has been worked out, and it depends on how the script written by the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment.


    On the way to the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan received a call from Mark Randolph. The technical preparations for Netflix¡¯s streaming media have been completed, and they only waited for time to launch.


    Mark Randolph focused on the two beginning dramas-"Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wilds".


    The latter has completed all production, and the two small-scale internal trials have received extremely high evaluations; the post-production of the former has also reached the final stage and can be completed soon.


    These are important resources for Netflix''s streaming media business promotion.


    Shahai Entertainment promotes multiple project shooting and production at the same time, not only the outside is staring, but there is also competition inside.


    The crew of Uvi-Bauer''s "Draculaline" and the crew of Gilmour del Toro''s "Hellboy", at the same time, they have taken a fancy to Lang Pullman, who has a very distinctive appearance, and both want to invite Lang Pullman to be the important As a result, the two individual directors made trouble with Shahai Entertainment, and even called Ronan separately.


    Ronan handled it swiftly and called Uvi Bauer and Gilmour del Toro to hold a conference call together, asking the two directors to respect Lang Pullman''s choice.


    Actors like Ron Pullman are usually not cared for. I didn''t expect that the directors of both genres like him very much.


    Ronan thinks about Ron Pullman''s looks. It seems to be very convincing. The peculiar-looking actor, Ron Pullman, seems especially suitable for some alternative roles.


    In the end, Ron Purma chose Gilmour del Toro''s "Hellboy" crew.


    There is no other reason, "Hellboy" gives Ron Purma an absolute actor, while in "Draculaline", Uvi Bauer prepares only a supporting actor role.


    Perhaps Uvi-Bauer''s directing ability is still as bad as ever, but after two films, his ability in other areas has gradually been exercised, and he even contacted the relevant department in Bulgaria and won a lot of money. , And then took the crew to Sofia to film.


    In this way, the crew is equivalent to a budget of more than one million dollars out of thin air.


    To be honest, ignoring the bad production and shooting ability, how can a real person like Brother Bao be disliked?


    Even if Brother Bao can''t keep working in the directing industry, he is more than enough to serve as an external producer.


    Ronan believes that Brother Bao is an individual talent, and for the last time he can shock some shameless film critics who scolded him.


    As soon as Brother Bao came out, film critics avoided!


    It is a pity that Brother Bao could not touch the love in his heart, and Ronan did not write too much about the relationship between Blizzard and Vivendi.


    Near the beginning of the summer vacation in 2004, the North American film market has gradually become lively, especially the three films "Van Helsing", "Shrek 2" and "Troy" that were released in the first three weekends. The city is almost everywhere.

 Chapter 615： vampire

    Universal Pictures has high hopes for "Van Helsing". The production cost of this film is as high as 160 million U.S. dollars, and the public publicity and distribution budget is 100 million U.S. dollars. The high investment of a total of 260 million U.S. dollars also shows the high investment of Universal Pictures. confidence.


    High income also means huge cost recovery pressure.


    Contrary to Ronan¡¯s expectation, according to the news he received, during the internal screening of Universal Pictures, the market prospects of "Van Helsing" were quite optimistic, and some people even thought it would be no less than the three "Lord of the Rings" The magical production of the song.


    Universal Pictures¡¯ confidence comes not only from the film itself, but also partly from director Stephen Sommers.


    Speaking of Stephen Sommers, one has to talk about the two box office bombs he created, "The Mummy" and "The Return of the Mummy". The former was a big hit in 1999, and the North American box office totaled more than $155 million, while the latter The myth of a sequel movie was staged. In the first week of the show, the box office set a box office record of US$68.1 million in North America, and finally the global box office totaled US$429 million.


    In addition, Stephen Sommers was the screenwriter and producer of "The Scorpion King" in 2002. The film topped the North American box office with 36.1 million in the first week of its release. Later, the global box office also reached 15100. Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    Such a brilliant record makes people have to have confidence in Stephen Sommers.


    Ronan didn''t see "Van Helsing" and was not sure if this film would change.


    However, the success or failure of "Van Helsing" does not have much impact on Relativity Entertainment. At most, "Shrek 2", which will be released in the next weekend, will be affected.


    "Underworld 2", also starring Kate Beckinsale, was not only released in the first two months of "Van Helsing", but by the end of April, it had already been downgraded in North American theaters.


    The North American box office of this film finally stopped at 88.74 million US dollars.


    Next, the "Underworld" series will undergo a period of cold storage, even if "Van Helsing" fails, it will not affect this series for the time being.


    Probably because of the previous copyright transactions of the "Hulk" and "Fast and Furious" series, Universal Pictures and the NBC Group behind it, specially sent Ronan a premiere invitation.


    Ronan also went to see the premiere of "Van Helsing".


    At the huge premiere, fans and media reporters were enthusiastic, and Universal Pictures obviously invested heavily in holding the premiere.


    Nowadays, in Hollywood, it has become the norm to invest more than three million dollars in the premiere of first-line blockbuster films, and even the huge premiere of individual films can cost up to five million dollars.


    Most of the premieres in Hollywood will be selected in popular locations in first-tier cities. The rent alone is a huge expense.


    It is getting harder and harder to attract people to stop at the premiere with hundreds of thousands of dollars.


    The characteristics of the eyeball economy are particularly evident in the entertainment industry.


    Ron Meyer has resigned from the newly formed NBC Universal Entertainment Group. Ronan and the new senior executives of Universal Pictures are not familiar with him, so he said hello and greeted him casually before entering the theater.


    Compared with the other five of the six major companies, Universal Pictures has not been able to cause problems for Relativity Entertainment in recent years.


    Universal Pictures and NBC Television have merged two large companies. Just think about how much work there are, how difficult it is to handle personnel and business relationships. NBC Universal Pictures will take at least two years to complete the internal integration.


    During this period, Universal Pictures did not have much energy to actively suppress other companies.


    To a large extent, Vivendi has tossed Universal Pictures this circle, which also means that Relativity Entertainment has one less blocker.


    In fact, since the beginning of the new century, the six major companies have had several internal problems, that is, the 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros. and Sony Columbia Pictures are relatively stable.


    Disney''s infighting intensified, Universal Pictures frequently changed hands, and Paramount Pictures'' production business had a major problem...


    While thinking about this, Luo Nan thought about how Relativity Entertainment should use the situation and seize the opportunity to break through the tacit and loose encirclement and suppression circle of the six major companies.


    The possibility of the once giant Walt Disney appearing is becoming less and less, and Robert Iger and Marvel have both fallen into the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    The rest of this year will be used to digest and reorganize Marvel Entertainment, develop Netflix, and new development plans, and it will wait until next year at the earliest.


    Otherwise, the internal instability of Relativity Entertainment will make the seemingly loose capital chain tight.


    A big selling movie has brought huge cash flow to Relativity Entertainment, but the funds are not unlimited.


    Netflix made a profit last year. This year¡¯s disc sales and leasing business has developed more rapidly. However, network sharing and the upcoming streaming media business are both expensive. It is very difficult for Netflix to maintain no loss in 2004.


    Ronan will not have more profit requirements for Netflix for the time being.


    The movie began to show. Seeing the familiar face of Hugh Jackman, Ronan stopped thinking about work and focused on the movie, just as relaxing as he watched an interesting movie.


    This is a big collection of monsters in the Universal movie, and even a monster version of the Avengers.


    Van Helsing, Dracula, Werewolf, Vampire Bride, Frankenstein, etc. all appeared, and each had a lot of roles.


    Like the previous blockbusters, the main plot of this "Van Helsing" is not much different from the one that Ronan has seen.


    Just like before, Ronan felt that the film was well shot.


    Ronan, from the perspective of a pure audience, although this movie is not very exciting, it is also very interesting. From his point of view, it is no less than the two "Mummy".


    Perhaps after the two "The Mummy", the audience''s expectations for the Universal Monster movie have increased; or perhaps it has not done any preparation before, and it is difficult for the audience to accept the production of a monster hodgepodge.


    The response after the premiere of "Van Helsing" was not very good.


    For a summer commercial film with such a huge investment, word-of-mouth and evaluation are false, and everything must ultimately be reflected in the box office.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Van Helsing" earned $19.5 million in nearly 4,000 theaters.


    This result is not bad, but compared to the investment in the film, it is not much better.


    On Saturday, the box office of "Van Helsing" did not break out, nor did it bring a bonus due to the holiday effect. The box office of $16.4 million has already made the seniors of Universal Pictures feel chills.


    Combined with the film''s not-so-good reputation, including Universal Pictures, in fact, they already have a judgment on "Van Helsing" in their hearts.


    As soon as Monday arrived, the new box office rankings were released, and "Van Helsing" unsurprisingly topped the North American box office rankings. The box office of the North American opening weekend was 51.7 million US dollars.


    When it comes to a medium-scale investment film, US$51.7 million is definitely a big box office figure, but in the face of a production cost of US$160 million and a publicity and distribution budget of US$100 million, it is too low and too low.


    And with the increase in the audience who saw the film, the reputation of "Van Helsing" has also deteriorated. From the plot of the film to the monsters to the main actors such as Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, they have become the object of criticism from the audience and the media. .


    Especially Kate Beckinsale, "Van Helsing" almost announced that Kate Beckinsale and Hollywood first-line production fate has since ended.


    This English rose has not yet bloomed in Hollywood, but has withered.


    Stephen Sommers and Hugh Jackman are not having a good life. If the box office trend behind Van Helsing does not improve, the pressure brought by huge investment will make them blacklisted by many Hollywood studios.


    Hugh Jackman is better, after all, there is Wolverine.


    But this "Van Helsing" failed, and the elegance and aura brought by the two "Mummy", Stephen Sommers will inevitably be lost.


    The former executives of Universal Pictures who stayed at NBC Universal Entertainment Group will have a tougher life. Ron Meyer, who decided to promote this project, has resigned, and there must be other executives responsible for it.


    The failure of top-level productions has always been a reserved project in Hollywood movies.


    There may be a large number of people who will be swept out by NBC.


    Including the film''s creators and Universal Pictures, their only hope is that "Van Helsing" can maintain a sufficiently stable box office trend, and the final North American box office will be as high as possible.


    After all, the box office of "Titanic" in North America in the first week was only more than $28 million.


    But with the arrival of the second weekend of the summer vacation, all the hopes accumulated were nothing but a bubble.


    "Van Helsing"''s box office for the next weekend plunged 60% from the first weekend, and only won $20.7 million in three days.


    Ten days after its release, the North American box office of this super-large production just reached $85 million.


    Those who follow this film know that "Van Helsing" will inevitably lose money and may even cause huge losses.


    Even if income is obtained through long-term offline operation, how many years will it take to recover the investment? ten years? Twenty years? Or thirty years?


    How to calculate the time cost? How much will the currency depreciate at that time?


    In contrast, this weekend, "Shrek" produced by DreamWorks Animation Studios and released by Embassy Pictures showed infinite brilliance.


    The first "Shrek" has caused a huge sensation.


    Two years of TV broadcasting and offline DVD rental and sales have cultivated more audiences, which all broke out during the opening weekend.


    The quality of "Shrek 2" is not much better than the first one, but due to the addition of the sequel effect, the North American premiere weekend sold $115.26 million in the box office in 4,210 theaters.


    This also set a record.


    The box office of 115.26 million US dollars means that in the North American film market, for the first time in history, an animated feature film has exceeded the 100 million US dollar mark.


    Although it is the dazzling DreamWorks Animation Studio, Embassy Pictures, as the distributor, can also get huge profits from this animated feature film.


    To a certain extent, Embassy Pictures has also successfully transformed into a vampire in the upper reaches of the industry chain, lying on the studio.

 Chapter 616： There is a big market for spoofs

    With the full release of the film, ema also announced the relevant data of "Shrek 2". The audience was rated "A" and the North American box office is expected to fall at around US$400 million.


    This predicted number did not provoke any refutation, but was unanimously recognized by the industry. Everyone knew very well that the outbreak of "Shrek 2" was unstoppable. After ten years of hard work, the DreamWorks Animation Studio reached its establishment. The highest peak since.


    Jeff Katzenberg, who was once swept out by Walt Disney and Michael Eisner, can finally stand up and tell the world that losing Jeff Katzenberg is Walt Disney''s loss.


    Disney''s animation studio is in a precarious manner. Since "Tarzan" has never launched an influential animation feature film, Disney can only rely on Pixar studio''s work to support the facade of the animation kingdom, and the industry is far behind.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio seems to have reached the pinnacle, forming a sharp contrast with Disney Animation Studios.


    "Congratulations, Jerefer."


    At the reception party between DreamWorks Animation Studios and Embassy Pictures after the promotion, Ronan approached Jeff Kasenberg and said, "You and DreamWorks Animation Studios have brought a commercial masterpiece."


    Jeff Katzenberg did his part: "I waited too long on this day."


    The first weekend box office in North America broke the all-time record for an animated feature film and stepped on all Disney cartoons including "The Lion King". Jeff Katzenberg finally fulfilled his promise when he left Disney that year.


    Ronan could roughly guess what Jeff Katzenberg thought, and said: "Today''s Disney Animation Studios are far inferior to DreamWorks Animation Studios."


    Jeff Katzenberg smiled confidently: "If Disney Animation Studios does not make subversive changes, they will inevitably be eliminated by the market."


    The hand-drawn animation art of Disney Animation Studios is very powerful, but in the computer animation era, it is destined to be eliminated by the mainstream market. The larger the conservative forces, the more difficult it is to change. From Ronan¡¯s perspective, Disney Animation Studios wants to save themselves. There is actually only one way to go.


    Why was the former Disney animation studio reborn after ten years of sinking? Profound background and huge investment are one aspect, and the most important thing is Pixar Studio.


    Walt Disney annexed Pixar Studios. Pixar¡¯s gangsters fully entered the Disney Animation Studios, and even took control of key departments and positions. Then a group of gangsters drove the traditional bosses to become gangsters again.


    But for Jeff Katzenberg, a fallen Disney animation studio is a good animation studio.


    In Ronan''s eyes, the same is true.


    As long as Walt Disney cannot swallow Pixar Studios, it cannot be said that Disney Animation Studios cannot reproduce its glory, but it will definitely push back for many years.


    After chatting about Disney and DreamWorks, Jeff Kasenberg said suddenly: ¡°Ronan, according to the agreement between Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios, I will take a rough estimate of the percentage of online and offline releases. After a while, Embassy Pictures can take about 35% of the revenue from "Shrek 2"..."


    Ronan knew what he wanted to say and directly interjected: "In Hollywood, among all companies with global distribution capabilities, the distribution rate signed by Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios is the lowest. Jereef, Embassy Pictures Ye Ken puts his posture so low, it is also based on the friendship between you and me."


    These words blocked the rest of Jeff Katzenberg''s throat and put it on the six major companies. At least 40% of the film''s revenue will fall into the hands of the distribution company.


    Jeff Katzenberg still said: "Let the people below go and talk."


    Ronan smiled: "It''s okay to talk."


    He also didn''t want the publisher and the production party to be too stiff, and he had some friendship with Jeff Katzenberg. As long as DreamWorks Animation Studio''s requirements were not excessive, the Embassy Pictures could make appropriate concessions.


    Jeff Katzenberg nodded: "Ronan, working with your company is really reassuring."


    "Thank you." Ronan turned to the topic: "I heard that Michael Eisner and Roy Disney recently broke up on Disney''s board of directors?"


    Jeff Kasenberg said: "Except for the people involved in the board of directors, everyone else is not clear about the specific situation, but the two reportedly dropped their glasses in the conference room."


    Ronan thought of Mel Gibson, who worked with Disney, and asked, "Jerifer, don''t you find a chance to meet Michael Eisner?"


    "I think too." The entanglement between Jeff Katzenberg and Michael Eisner can make a movie: "But there is no particularly suitable opportunity."


    Ronan said: "I remember calling me then, I also don''t like Michael Eisner very much."


    There is no personal grievance between the two, but Michael Eisner is the head of Walt Disney, Ronan needs to dig the corner of the future Disney, and it is inevitable to stand on the opposite side of Michael Eisner.


    Jeff Katzenberg said, "No problem."


    This small party soon ended. Ronan spent most of his time talking with Jeremy Katzenberg, knowing that Jeremy Katzenberg wanted to slap Michael Eisner in the face.


    In the 1990s, when Frank Wells, then president of Walt Disney, died in a helicopter crash, many people within Disney stared at this position. Among them was the then director of Disney Animation Studios, Jeff- Katzenberg, at that time, was the most popular candidate for Jeff Katzenberg with the threat of "The Lion King" to push the Disney board.


    Michael Eisner, the chairman of Disney, knows that Jeff Katzenberg is ambitious and will not be controlled by him.


    Under the impetus of Michael Eisner, his good friend Michael Ovitz eventually became the president and CEO of Disney.


    Jeff Katzenberg was not upset. He once approached Michael Eisner alone. No one knew what happened. But then it was rumored that Michael Eisner had humiliated Jeff Katzenberg. Leading to the latter leaving directly from Disney Animation Studios.


    This was one of the most significant events in Walt Disney''s nineties, and there were no winners.


    Michael Ovis chosen by Michael Eisner is not a moderate like Frank Wells at all, and a pair of good friends has completely turned their faces.


    Michael Ovitz is also in front of all Hollywood, proving that he is seriously inadequate to run a large Hollywood company. He was dismissed from his position by Disney and his career went downhill.


    CAA, which lost Michael Ovitz, fell into chaos in the struggle for power, and even had a scandal where the head of the city committed suicide by jumping from a building. It was not until 2000 that it gradually recovered stability.


    Disney Animation Studios lost the most suitable leader and went up and down after the peak of "The Lion King" until it sank in the era of computer animation.


    Jeff Katzenberg left Disney and had no choice but to build a DreamWorks animation studio.


    Walt Disney paid more than $200 million in liquidated damages in order to remove Michael Ovitz from his position. During the period, there were problems with the procedures. This became Michael Eisner''s life gate. Disney shareholders drove Michael Eisner to step down. At that time, this was one of the biggest charges.


    Ronan knows very well that Jeff Katzenberg will not let Michael Eisner go so lightly.


    Will Walt Disney, which is already full of internal contradictions, add a former Disney heavyweight, Jeff Kasenberg, to become more chaotic?


    The chaotic Disney is in line with Ronan''s interests.


    Also this weekend, "Shrek 2" was simultaneously released overseas, and the overseas box office can only be described as amazing.


    In Australia, the box office reached 11.23 million US dollars in the first weekend; France earned 15.2 million US dollars in three days; Germany opened a box office of 13.24 million US dollars.


    All of these broke the local history record of animated feature films.


    This monster called Shrek is so powerful that it won a staggering $32.01 million in the box office in the first weekend in the UK!


    "Shrek 2" has a box office of US$89.27 million in its first weekend overseas.


    Movies with spoof as the main content have never exploded with such a powerful force.


    In the film, the spoof is mainly American culture, especially Hollywood culture.


    From the Hollywood environment to the characters, the film subverts existing values ??everywhere, creating a fairy tale world that makes people feel familiar and unfamiliar.


    The other thing is also very good, full of inspiration for the subversion of American or Hollywood culture.


    The distant country¡¯s imitation of Hollywood¡¯s Beverly Hills, describing Beverly Hills as a very remote place, reveals a kind of irony, and the shops on both sides of the streets of the distant country are the most familiar to Americans from everyday life. The brand CITIC took it in hand and made a slight facelift, which produced an interesting effect.


    "Shrek 2" proves to the world that there is also a big market for spoof moviesWell, the frog prince, prince charming and the fairy godmother are about to be broken by this movie.


    The subversive freshness that this film brings to the audience is the most terrible, and it is also a guarantee for maintaining the film''s continued high-level operation.


    "Shrek 2" was released on the second weekend, the box office fell only 33%, reported to receive 72.3 million US dollars.


    Ten days after the release, the North American box office totaled $241.02 million!


    All North American market records for animated feature films have all become the stuff of "Shrek 2".


    DreamWorks Animation Studio is the profit in this spoof gluttonous feast, and Embassy Pictures is also a super winner.


    Because of the sequel movie, "Shrek 2" comes with a strong audience base, and the total budget of Embassy Pictures for publicity and distribution is only 50 million US dollars.


    This is also typical of small input and large output.

 Chapter 617： Jobs attitude

    In Emeryville, California, in the playground-like lounge area of ??the Pixar studio, Steve Jobs and John Lasseter, whose physical condition has improved significantly, are sitting at a small table, flipping through a newspaper.


    "Shrek 2 won the box office title again, and the drawing of "Troy" fell short of expectations!"


    Steve Jobs pushed down the disc glasses and looked at the box office numbers. The former was 72.3 million US dollars and the latter was only 46.85 million US dollars.


    "Do you know the production cost of "Troy"?" Steve Jobs asked.


    John Lasseter said: "The figure released by Warner Bros. is $175 million."


    Steve Jobs continued to read the newspaper. Because of the Pixar studio, he knew a little bit about Hollywood. From the perspective of input-output ratio, "Troy" seemed to be inferior to "Van Helsing", which was put off on the first weekend of the summer. ".


    "This summer file is a bit special." Jobs said slowly: "Neither major production live-action movie is a success."


    John Lasseter smiled and said, "It would be nice if these two films can pay for themselves within two years."


    Steve Jobs¡¯s words jumped: "Shrek 2 is issued by Embassy Pictures, right?"


    "It''s Embassy Pictures." John Lasseter reminded: "Ronan Anderson''s Embassy Pictures."


    Steve Jobs put down the newspaper: "John, talk about the distribution of Embassy Pictures."


    John Lasseter knew why the boss had this question, and immediately said: "Embassy Pictures has a very strong cinema distribution capability. At the beginning of this year, Paramount Pictures used an exclusive screening strategy to target the Embassy Pictures, but the Embassy Pictures The release of "The Passion of the Christ" easily defeated Paramount. The animated feature film we care about most, "Shrek 2" opened in North America. Embassy Pictures won over 4,200 theaters. The second weekend This number has increased to nearly 4,400, even if "Shrek 2" is handed over to the six major companies."


    Steve Jobs continued to ask: "What about overseas?"


    "Currently, more than 100 overseas markets have been confirmed for release." John Lasseter admired a bit: "The overseas channels of Embassy Pictures are very complete."


    He took a look at Steve Jobs and said: "The offline channel Embassy Pictures is also doing well. It is indeed not as good as Disney. But Disney was an animator before, with years of accumulation, Embassy Pictures can¡¯t match. They are normal, but compared with other companies, the offline channel performance of Embassy Pictures to release two Shrek is not bad at all."


    Steve Jobs suddenly smiled: "John, are you very optimistic about Embassy Pictures?"


    Although facing a genius with a strange personality, the two have been partners for more than ten years. John Lasseter did not hide his thoughts: "We want to solve the pressure from Disney and Michael Eisner. The best way is to introduce a new distribution partner."


    "Embassy Pictures is appropriate?" Steve Jobs seemed to be asking John Lasseter, more like himself.


    John Rust lowered his voice: "We have contacted other members of the six major companies, and Ed is still negotiating with Warner Bros. The conditions they offer are no better than Disney. Faced with Pixar Studios located in the industry. The bottom six producers are not only arrogant, but also very greedy."


    Steve Jobs did not answer, but instead motioned to John Lasseter to continue.


    John Lasseter said: "I have talked with Ronan Anderson from Embassy Pictures. Ronan Anderson is a gentleman. This can be confirmed from the Robert Iger he used. In addition, this person is in the circle. Famously speaking about credibility and commitment, as long as we negotiate terms with him, we don¡¯t have to worry too much about his temporary remorse and instead cooperate with Disney."


    Seeing Steve Jobs still didn¡¯t mean to say anything, John Lasseter continued: ¡°Embassy Pictures is not a big six company, but an emerging publishing company. If you want to attract Pixar Studios to cooperate, it is bound to open up. Far higher than Disney¡¯s conditions."


    After talking with Ronan Anderson, John Lasseter focused on understanding and researching Embassy Pictures, and found that this might be a more suitable partner for Pixar after it got rid of Disney.


    John Lasseter was also fed up with Walt Disney¡¯s insatiable greed, and continued: ¡°Embassy Pictures and Ronan Anderson¡¯s Relativity Entertainment Group have recently encountered a lot of troubles related to the six major companies. Unlike the Big Six companies, and even standing on the opposite side of the Big Six, this is consistent with Pixar''s position."


    Steve Jobs said: ¡°Pixar Studios has never stood opposite to the Big Six companies.¡± He suddenly said: ¡°When Ronan Anderson went to Apple to change the shareholding registration, I met Ronan Anderson, and He had an in-depth conversation, and Ronan Anderson faintly expressed his intention to cooperate with Pixar at that time."


    John Lasseter asked, "That was two years ago, right?"


    Steve Jobs did not answer. Instead, he said: "I know Embassy Pictures, and I have some knowledge about it and Ronan Anderson. Do you know why I have not been in contact with Embassy Pictures? Even Ronan Anderson wants to meet several times. Me, I turned it off."


    John Lasseter wondered: "Why?"


    Steve Jobs said slowly: "I cannot easily put Pixar Studios on the opposite side of the Big Six companies. The development of Relativistic Entertainment will inevitably attract the suppression of the Big Six companies, just like they did with DreamWorks. We have become partners with Relativity Entertainment, and we are bound to be implicated."


    "What you said makes sense, Steve." Edwin Kamter, the CEO of Pixar, came near the two of them. "But there is one thing you overlooked. Relativity Entertainment is currently developing very well. The trouble the company caused did not drag them down."


    As the actual person in charge of Pixar¡¯s animation production business, John Ruster really endures Disney and said: ¡°We watched Disney take most of the income from Pixar¡¯s works, but there is nothing we can do. How long will we have to wait? The studio is known as the number one animation studio in Hollywood, but Steve, Ed, we all know how fragile Pixar¡¯s cash flow is!"


    Edwin Kamtra opened a chair and sat down: "Michael Eisner will not give Pixar a chance to turn over. Pixar is just Disney''s sweatshop."


    In the 1990s, Pixar Studios and Steve Jobs had no money or resources. The cooperation agreement signed with Walt Disney was the root cause of all this.


    The agreement stipulates that Walt Disney provides part of the investment for Pixar Studios, and Pixar Studios will hand over the next seven (not including sequels) animated feature films to Disney Pictures for distribution.


    These seem to be normal, but what is abnormal is the almost harsh division rule.


    According to the agreement, the two parties equally distribute the box office, TV copyright income and DVD video tape income of the animated feature film, but Disney enjoys the final copyright of the film and all other offline income. In addition, Disney has the final say in planning the sequel of the animated film.


    Pixar Studios can only watch the big-end peripheral products of the animation film income!


    Steve Jobs thought about it for a long time, first looked at John Lasseter, then at Edwin Kamter, and said: "John, you keep in touch with Ronan Anderson, I will not Get in touch with him. Ed, you stare at the Relativity Entertainment Group and Embassy Pictures to see how they are with the Big Six..."


    He emphatically emphasized: "Pixar Studio is our painstaking effort. Even if I hate Michael Eisner to the extreme, I still endure Disney''s exploitation. I just don''t want our painstaking effort to be wasted because of rash actions. I did it when I was young. I have made many impulsive decisions, but due to my age and physical condition, there is no time to start again."


    Thinking of Steve Jobs'' illness and physical condition, John Lasseter and Edwin Kamter looked dimmed.


    "Relax, Steve." Edwin Kamter said: "We will definitely let Pixar Studios continue to develop and become the top of the industry!"


    In Burbank, Los Angeles, the relocation of Relativity Entertainment has entered the final stage. Ronan is also cleaning up his office, and all important documents are specially sealed in a safe, such as his notebook for recording ideas, brought back to the Future World Manor and stored in the huge In the underground vault.


    In this regard, Ronan is careful and careful, and will never allow accidents.


    After leaving the underground vault, he wiped his hands with the towel from the housekeeper Nikia. Ronan received a call from Pixar''s studio John Lasseter.


    John Lasseter said that he conveyed Ronan''s greetings to Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs was very happy because his illness led to physical conditions that were not allowed, so he specifically asked him to convey his apology for not being able to meet immediately.


    It is not a secret that Steve Jobs suffers from pancreatic cancer Ronan can only accept this apology generously.


    After the formal chat, the two parties ended the call.


    Ronan knows very well that there is still a long way to go between Relativity Entertainment and Pixar Studios.


    Don''t worry! Don''t be anxious! Ronan was also telling himself that, more stable, the plan is advancing step by step.


    Steve Jobs is not so easy to deal with. Although Steve Jobs is not as rich as his reputation, he must not be underestimated.


    Putting down the phone, Ronan was just about to go upstairs, and Nikia suddenly said: "Recently, several security personnel responded that through surveillance set up in a hidden place, they found that there were more people moving near the manor."


    "Huh?" Ronan was curious. Although Beverly Hills is quiet, it is not lacking in popularity. Future World Estate is close to Mulholland Road and Beverly Park, and there are often people nearby.


    Nikia said again: "The situation is a bit abnormal."

 Chapter 618： 2 sides of the star

    As a rich and thoughtful Hollywood tycoon, Ronan once thought about cutting down countless trees, so he paid great attention to protecting privacy, especially at home.


    There are some paparazzi who don''t want money or life, but they are also crazy.


    Ronan has brought back the girl star. No matter how fierce the gossip is outside, it doesn''t matter to him, the behind-the-scenes producer, but to be sneaked in by a paparazzi to make a small video is more than shameful.


    Therefore, in addition to the surveillance erected on the tall walls, the Future World Manor also has a second set of surveillance systems that are secretly camouflaged on the tall trees.


    In fact, if you want to sneak into the Future World Manor quietly, you can use Tom Cruise''s representative work to describe it-an impossible task.


    Super agents like Ethan Hunter can only live in movies.


    Ronan sat on the sofa, looked at Nikia, and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Nikia stood by and said in detail: "Security personnel reported that some people were looking at the trash can near the manor recently, and they appeared near the manor. They always like to stand in a blind spot to observe the manor, if it weren¡¯t for a second monitoring system. It¡¯s hard to find them."


    Ronan questioned: "Paparazzi?" He denied it himself: "I''m not a star. Paparazzi shouldn''t go to the trash can."


    Nikia answered: "There used to be paparazzi around the manor. It feels different from these people, and there is no need for paparazzi to always hide in the blind spot to observe the manor."


    Ronan didn''t understand, but he was always cautious and said, "Notify Vinci to strengthen the security of the manor."


    Nikia suggested: "It''s best to strengthen your side."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "In the future, when I travel, I will add two more bodyguards and let them drive behind me in secret."


    "Okay." Nikia said, "I''m going to tell Vinci."


    It is necessary to pay attention to safety and privacy, but Ronan does not pay too much attention to it. After all, there are paparazzi everywhere in Los Angeles. Some are officially hired, and more are free paparazzi.


    That is, the kind of money that is exchanged in the media after taking pictures or getting valuable news.


    Compared with the former, the latter is bolder and has no bottom line.


    The crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" ended all filming, returned to Los Angeles from Latin America, entered the post-production studio of the Relativity Building, and began post-production.


    Ronan went directly to the Theory of Relativity Building the next day.


    The Rolls-Royce Phantom turned to Mulholland Road and drove a certain distance forward. An SUV that had been waiting on Mulholland Road followed far behind and hung behind Rolls Royce not too far away.


    These are two newly added bodyguards.


    In the car, Ronan said to Vinci in the co-pilot: "Let them follow in secret."


    Vinci said, "I''m done."


    Ronan nodded, did not speak any more, thinking about his work.


    There were a lot of vehicles on Mulholland Road, and a scratching accident occurred at the middle intersection, which caused a bit of traffic jam. When the Rolls-Royce Phantom entered Century City, it had already passed the appointment with Jessica Felton.


    Ronan called Jessica Felton, remembering what Nikia said yesterday, and out of caution, he asked: "Are there any abnormalities found later?"


    Vinci dialed his cell phone and after a brief conversation with the car behind, he said to Ronan, "No, no one is following."


    Ronan did not ask any more. When the Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped at the door of the Theory of Relativity, he took the elevator directly upstairs, and in a post-production room, he met Jessica Felton.


    "Hey, Jesse, let me see, your skin shines brightly." Ronan and Jessica Felton gave a light hug, and said, "Is this the effect of the bright sunshine in the Caribbean?"


    Jessica Felton said with a slight dissatisfaction: "You might as well just say that I''m black."


    Ronan laughed: "It hasn''t turned black. Brown skin looks healthier." He looked up and down: "I''m thinner, but I''m thinner in the place where I should be thinner, and my body is better."


    Jessica Felton put her arms around her chest and said, "I lost ten pounds compared to when I first entered the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean."


    Ronan nodded: "Thank you."


    "It''s mainly my heart tired." Faced with her old friend, Jessica Felton was not polite and said directly: "A Johnny Depp is going to drive the whole crew crazy. Two months after shooting, I I''m almost fighting against Johnny Depp''s professional ethics. I have been in this industry for many years and this is the first time I have seen such a crushing actor."


    Ronan gently-patted her arm: "You don''t have to bear him anymore."


    Jessica Felton¡¯s complaint is not over yet: ¡°In the last month of shooting, I was intimidated and coaxed to let him finish all the shots. Ronan, I still don¡¯t understand why one face Stars who are very kind and enthusiastic towards fans become actors who lack even basic professional ethics when they arrive on the crew?"


    "Because he is different, but he is not an idiot." Ronan said, "Understanding fans is the basis of everything."


    Stars are typical two-sided creatures.


    Jessica Felton''s arms squeezed, her chest flattened instantly: "Ronan, did you know? In the second half of the filming, Johnny Depp drank a lot and even remembered her lines became a problem. I asked, put on wireless headphones, and let the staff on the sidelines read the lines to remind him when he was shooting! I couldn''t believe my ears at the time, and some actors would do it."


    Ronan sighed and said, "Jesse, this will happen more and more in the future. Now that we have entered the Internet age, celebrities are prone to become popular. Some people who become popular are due to the expansion of their mentality and their own quality. With a fan base, it is impossible to hone one''s abilities like the older generation of actors."


    Jessica Felton shrugged slightly: "Times have changed." She asked: "Relativistic entertainment will use these actors who lack even the most basic professional qualities?"


    "See if they can bring enough returns." Ronan''s answer pointed to the core of the question: "Why not bring enough commercial returns? Of course, they can''t challenge the authority of production companies and producers."


    Jessica Felton understood Ronan: "Everything is in line with business, I understand." She stopped continuing the topic, and asked instead: "After I came back, I heard that you had a lot of trouble?"


    Ronan smiled: "Small problems are basically solved, and those that can''t be solved can be solved after a while."


    Jessica Felton is not a vase, reminded: "Be careful."


    "I understand." Ronan lowered his voice: "There are some things that can''t be avoided."


    If Relativity Entertainment wants to continue to maintain rapid development, the six major companies need to face it, and they cannot bypass it.


    Jessica Felton added: ¡°While the crew was still filming, Warner Bros. signed a contract with Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp is going to film according to Rolda Dahl¡¯s Charlie and Chocolate "The Factory" is an adaptation of the movie of the same name. Now it''s Warner Bros.''s turn to have a headache."


    Ronan said: "The director of this film is Tim Burton, and Johnny Depp will constrain a lot when facing him."


    "Perhaps." Jessica Felton asked: "Ronan, I declare that I will never work with Johnny Depp again."


    Ronan nodded: "Don''t worry, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy has been filmed. Even if there is a sequel later, it will have to wait six or seven years or more."


    He looked at Jessica Felton''s exquisite face comparable to Jessica Alba, and asked: "Would you like to take a vacation? I''m going to France to attend the Cannes Film Festival in a few days. Let''s go together? It¡¯s a vacation."


    Jessica Felton gave Ronan a wary look: "Why are you suddenly inviting me to go to France?"


    Ronan was stunned for a moment, and then understood what Jessica Felton meant, and said, "It''s nothing, see you have been too hard recently."


    Jessica Felton said: "No, post-production is about to begin, I can''t live without it. Why not, when the post-production of "Gathering Soul Coffin" is completed, you will reward me with a trip around the world or a trip to the North Pole. of?"


    Ronan replied, "No problem." He looked at Vinci who was standing aside: "You can remember and say hello to Connie."


    Vinci didn''t interrupt, but just nodded slightly.


    Ronan''s words turned to work: "The Coffin Gathering Soul" will be released next summer. Can it be completed on time?"


    "Time is abundant." When it comes to work, Jessica Felton seems to have confidence in her own: "The funds are also abundant, and I can''t find a reason why it can''t be done."


    Several staff members entered the post-production room at this time and walked towards this side. It was obvious that there was a job to find Jessica Felton, Ronan did not wait much, and said goodbye to Jessica Felton. , Out of the post-production room.


    He did not leave the Theory of Relativity Building, went to the office floor of the crew upstairs, found David Fincher, and cared about the preparations for the movie project.


    Compared to other movies projects written by Lindsay Bill, progress is slow.


    David Fincher is completely different from fast shooters like Spielberg and Michael Bay. He pays attention to slow work and meticulous work. So far, the crew has fewer than ten people, and more of them are engaged in preliminary preparations for text and materials. .


    Ronan had a detailed chat with David Fincher for a while. According to David Fincher''s plan, the film would not be completed until the end of 2005 at the earliest.


    In this way, the film can only impact the 2006 awards season.


    Ronan gave David Fincher a certain degree of freedom. When the film was released in 2006, it could circumvent "Brokeback Mountain" and avoid the cannibalism of the Relativity Entertainment film.


    Starting from this year''s "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", in the next few years, Relativity Entertainment will launch heavyweight award-winning movies every award season.


    After dealing with the affairs of Los Angeles, Ronan joined Will Smith and flew to France together to participate in the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

 Chapter 619： Flurry of Demons

    On the afternoon of the second day after arriving in France, Ronan and the crew of "When Happiness Knocked on the Door" participated in the opening ceremony of the 57th Cannes Film Festival.


    As one of the three world-famous art film festivals, the red carpet of the opening ceremony is conceivable for the attraction of stars. The red carpet in front of Lumiere Hall is really a gathering of talents.


    No, maybe it''s more appropriate to describe it as the Flurry of Demons.


    Needless to say, the normally invited guests and the main creators of the competition film, it is natural for these people to walk on the red carpet.


    However, after the Cannes Film Festival turned gorgeously in the early 1980s, the business atmosphere became stronger and more sponsors, so the red carpet ceremony will set aside a large number of places every year for sponsors and their spokespersons. .


    This is understandable, after all, sponsors spent a lot of real money on the festival.


    Even at an art film festival like Cannes, there is still a scene where the rich is the uncle.


    Therefore, in addition to the guests invited by the sponsor, there are many people who spend money on red carpet tickets.


    It''s not too expensive, tens of thousands of euros can walk the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival opening.


    During the film festival, certain films premiered on the red carpet, and even only cost a few thousand euros.


    The other side of the Pacific hasn''t really realized the role of the Cannes red carpet, but the Western entertainment circle has an endless stream of people in the entertainment circle.


    For example, Ronan has seen many carpet stars from Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe and Latin America.


    These people are very easy to recognize. They are not strange faces, but have their own cameramen.


    Media reporters basically don''t pay attention to this group of people, but this group of people spends a lot of money on the red carpet, naturally wanting a publicity effect, and simply bring their own cameraman on the scene.


    The blanket stars are always surrounded by one or two cameramen desperately taking pictures.


    And the photos taken are absolutely outstanding, making people who don''t know the situation seem to think that the person in the photo is the center of the red carpet.


    This is one of the biggest features.


    Another feature is that after walking on the red carpet, he lingered and refused to leave.


    After all, it is expensive and the opportunity is rare. How can the investment be recovered without spending tens of minutes on the red carpet?


    Ronan followed Will Smith and walked up the long steps of Lumiere Hall. The security guards were chasing a star from Brazil. The other party had been in front of the steps for almost an hour, and he couldn''t drive away. .


    When the beautiful photos of this person walking on the red carpet are sent back to Brazil, people who don¡¯t know what to know will naturally think that her influence has gone abroad and become international...


    Nowadays, there are more and more weird things at the Cannes Film Festival.


    Ronan walked up the long steps and happened to see the chaos in the media area in front of Lumiere Hall. He stopped and took a look. Only then did he discover that there was an entertainment reporter whose rhythm was broken. When the actress was taking pictures, she got directly under her skirt.


    Compared to the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscar''s red carpet is really child-level.


    Because the little star makes a noise on the red carpet, the big star is also unambiguous.


    Many people are criticizing the little star''s unlimited behavior on the red carpet of the film festival, but they don''t know that this is in line with the big stars.


    The beloved French man, Sophie Marceau, who is well-known all over the world, appeared on the stage. Then when she was shooting in the photo zone in front of the steps, Aunt Sophie didn''t know whether she was intentionally or accidentally, the shoulder **** one side of the suspender skirt slipped off, and half of her chest was gorgeous. Appeared in front of many camera lenses.


    Although everyone is used to seeing Aunt Sophie''s body in the movie, this moment is still a sensation...


    At this moment, it is estimated that countless carpet stars are screaming in their hearts: You are a world-class movie star, a famous artist, who can play without regard to morals, why can''t we go to the red carpet? Your Aunt Sophie is a good talk, but why is it a scandal to rub the red carpet? Just because we are not as pretty as you? A group of eyeball animals who only look at their looks!


    You can do whatever you want by looking beautiful?


    "Did you see it clearly?" Will Smith asked suddenly.


    Ronan did not answer, and asked, "Did you see clearly?"


    Will Smith looked regretful: "No! I knew we would stay longer in the media area! That''s Sophie Marceau, the lover of my dreams."


    "Go." Ronan directly encouraged: "Take out your courage to face the Williams sisters, and go after them with confidence. Will, with your charm, with the openness of Sophie Marceau, kiss Fangze It''s not difficult."


    Will Smith touched his ears and said, "I have a chance to try it someday."


    When Ronan walked forward, he suddenly thought of a report about the Cannes Film Festival that he had read: Why is there always Sophie Marceau on the red carpet?


    why? The answer is obvious.


    Show the bottom, leaky bear...


    Sophie Marceau¡¯s skill in this area is similar to that of Hollywood¡¯s big sister who liked to drink milk.


    It can only be said that Sophie Marceau is the goddess of the wind.


    Sophie Marceau is one of the few women who fits the aesthetics of most people in Asia, Africa, Europe, America.


    This is the Cannes Film Festival, where the combination of glitz, charm and controversy is its consistent style.


    Ronan came to Lumiere Hall and saw a familiar face. The chairman of this jury was Quentin Tarantino, a talented director from Hollywood.


    "Hello, Quentin." Ronan shook his hand in the past: "I didn''t expect us to meet here."


    Quentin Tarantino said with a smile: "It''s nice to meet you, Ronan."


    "Your "Kill Bill" last year was very impressive." Ronan never forgets to dig the wall: "Quentin, when can we collaborate on a movie?"


    Quentin Tarantino can only vaguely said: "There will be opportunities in the future."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I''m looking forward to "Kill Bill 2."


    In fact, for people who have been used to watching kung fu movies and martial arts movies, "Kill Bill" may not be so exciting, but Uma Thurman, a beautiful woman with long legs, plays Kung Fu routines really well. It is indeed a bit novel. sense.


    The box office of "Kill Bill" is not very high, but the offline market has responded well.


    Having said that, Quentin Tarantino''s films have never been outstanding at the box office.


    There is also Tilda Swinton from Hollywood on the jury, but Ronan doesn''t know her and has no interest in saying hello.


    Entering Lumiere Hall, Ronan met a few unexpected people.


    "Good afternoon, Ronan." Navas of Lionsgate came over, followed by two people: "These two are very familiar to you, don''t you need me to introduce them?"


    Ronan saw the man in the white hat and the middle-aged director, and he talked a few words in the past. In any case, the two sides are about a pleasant cooperation.


    Of course, Ronan didn''t know whether the other party was happy or not, but Relativity Entertainment was very satisfied with that cooperation.


    After chatting, the lady Lizao and Mr. Liu, who was the leading actor, also came over, and Ronan also said something to them.


    These people wanted to develop a network of contacts in Cannes and soon went elsewhere.


    Navas did not leave.


    "We are all old friends." Navas suddenly said: "The business that Artisan Pictures has split up, why not cooperate with Lionsgate? Ronan, you forgot, "Human Removal Project" is Lionsgate. The film industry is selling big."


    Ronan smiled and said: "I have always been very grateful for Lionsgate''s help to Shahai Entertainment, but Spielberg has also helped me a lot. I can''t refuse an elder."


    Navas was speechless for a moment, who didn''t know in Hollywood, Spielberg didn''t like Ronan Anderson.


    But things have been going on for a long time, and the distribution business of Artisan Pictures has long been in the DreamWorks bag. Navas did not continue to struggle, and said: "Ronan, are you coming here this time, do you have any good movies?"


    Ronan shook his head: "The "When Happiness Comes Knock" produced by Shahai Entertainment participated in the competition unit. I came to cheer for Will Smith."


    "I know this film." Navas asked, "When will it premiere?"


    Ronan said: "Next Wednesday, there will be a small premiere. You are welcome to come."


    Navas smiled and said, "I have time to join him." He also invited Ronan: "You and the two Mr. Zhang from the East are old friends. Lionsgate will release their new movie "Ten Faces" in North America. "Haze", this time at the Cannes Film Festival, "Ten Sides of Haze" has entered the screening stage. It will premiere tomorrow. On behalf of Lionsgate, I invite you to participate."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I should have time."


    Navas was confident: "You are welcome to join in, this is a masterpiece even better than "Hero"."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "Congratulations to Lionsgate Pictures for acquiring the North American copyright."


    At that time Erzhang held the North American copyright bidding for "Ten Faces" in Hollywood. Ronan also participated. At one time, he bid for 5 million US dollars. However, the box office of "Hero" was so popular that Erzhang''s new work became a hot spot. , Lionsgate finally killed the audience with a copyright fee of 20 million U.S. dollars and became the North American publisher of "Surrounded Haze".


    As for whether the investment can be recovered, no one can say now.


    Ronan remembers very clearly Hero" is the second best film in North America at the box office and commercial results.


    Saying goodbye to Navas, Ronan took a briefing of this year''s Cannes Film Festival. He didn''t have much interest in the opening film "Bad Education". Before the film was screened, Ronan once again watched the Cannes Film Festival. List of videos.


    This is not only the films that participated in the competition and the exhibition, but also the names of many films that entered the fair.


    Like the previous Cannes Film Festivals, most of the film names on the newsletter are very strange to Ronan, but Ronan also saw several familiar names.


    For example, Korean director Park Chan-wook''s "Old Boy", Sunglasses King''s "2046", Coen Brothers'' "Old Woman Killer", and the island animation "Ghost in the Shell 2".


    And Michael Moore''s documentary "Fahrenheit 911"!


    Seeing "Fahrenheit 911" and Michael Moore''s name, and thinking of the chairman of the jury, Quentin Tarantino, who he met outside Lumiere Hall, Ronan instantly woke up. Once "Fahrenheit 911" won this year Palme d''Or!

 Chapter 620： Red neck is not easy to mess with

    After the opening ceremony, the film festival organizing committee also had a small reception. Will Smith went to talk to Sophie Marceau who caused a sensation on the red carpet. Ronan showed his face at the reception and returned to the hotel.


    I vaguely remember that Sophie Marceau was a person around 1965, really an aunt-level existence.


    Ronan returned to the hotel and called Connie, who was accompanying him, and said, "You can contact the film crew of Embassy Pictures and ask them to contact Korean director Park Chan-wook, and ask if the North American copyright of "Old Boy" is still there? ...Well, if possible, even buy the remake copyright."


    These names were very unfamiliar, so Connie quickly wrote them down in her notebook and asked, "Are there other movies?"


    There are only a few movies that Ronan has an impression of. The Coen Brothers'' "Old Woman Killer" has been talked about by Tom Hanks. It is a work of Disney''s Touchstone Pictures, and a purely Japanese comic like "Ghost in the Shell 2" Limited in the North American market.


    As for the film of King of Sunglasses, forget it, the market is too narrow.


    But what about "Fahrenheit 911"?


    The content of this film is more sensitive than "The Passion of the Christ". It was because of this that it caused a huge sensation later. Ronan didn''t know the specific data, but remembered that it seemed to be the first documentary in North American film history with a box office of over 100 million.


    Ronan hesitated and said, "Let them contact Park Chan-wook and his "Old Boy" first."


    To be honest, Ronan didn''t think about it.


    "Fahrenheit 911" is such a big piece of cake in front of you, it is definitely false to say that it is not heartbeat, but "Fahrenheit 911" directly refers to not the family, and involves too much politics and its dark side.


    The cake is big, but not so delicious.


    Although Ronan planned to be a leftist from the beginning, he has become more and more leftist over the years, and his family is naturally not in the same line, but there is no need to provoke these traditional political families.


    Texas red necks are not easy to mess with.


    Ronan thought about it and decided to treat it as "Fahrenheit 911" does not exist.


    There are many projects that can be sold in the future, so there is no need to take this kind of political risk.


    Compared to "The Passion of the Christ", no matter how you look at it, the risk of "Fahrenheit 9/11" is much greater.


    After Connie left, Ronan thought of the political situation in the United States from political films. With the development of Relativity Entertainment, it is necessary to invest in politics.


    Not to mention anything else, when Relativity Entertainment has developed to a certain scale and wants to annex other companies, antitrust investigations will be enough.


    I vaguely remember that Time Warner tried to merge with News Corporation several times, but was forcibly stopped.


    Ronan thought of a name, turned on the computer and searched for public information. The black senator from Illinois was running for the federal senator.


    If nothing happens, this man will not only be elected successfully, but will also reach the peak of his political career in the next few years.


    Ronan made a phone call to Robert Lee, first confessed a few words, and then sent the public information downloaded from the website to Robert Lee through an encrypted mailbox, and Robert Lee was responsible for initial contact with the other party.


    For some well-known reasons, political things cannot be too deep,


    The efficiency of the Embassy Film Industry is very high. The next morning, Ronan had just eaten his breakfast, and the relevant personnel passed the news to Connie.


    "They contacted Park Chan-wook last night." Connie said quickly: "The North American copyright of "Old Boy" has not yet been sold. It is currently in the hands of the production company. The Embassy Pictures today will issue and remake the copyright in North America. Matters, start formal negotiations with them."


    Ronan ate a fried egg and nodded in satisfaction: "The action is fast."


    Connie asked, "Are there any other itineraries except for "Shi Fa Hao" today?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "First go to the premiere of "Surrounded Haze", and then go to the film trade fair."


    Connie said, "Okay, I will contact the vehicle."


    Perhaps the great success of "Hero" in the world has given the producers and overseas distributor Sony Entertainment outside of North America enough confidence that they put the world premiere of "Small Haze" at the Cannes Film Festival , And rented Lumiere Hall for the premiere.


    In addition to Er Zhang and Lionsgate¡¯s Navas who met at the opening ceremony of the festival, Ronan met Chris, an old friend of Sony Entertainment, at the premiere.


    "How much did you make in the previous "Hero"?" Chris asked directly.


    Ronan smiled: "It''s not losing money."


    Chris shook his head and said, "That''s weird. Those two Mr. Zhangs only have the copyright of the Oriental Market, and all the copyrights in other places are sold to your Embassy Pictures, even if the Oriental Market is eliminated, "Hero "The North American box office still has nearly 200 million U.S. dollars. You said the Embassy Pictures did not make any money?"


    He deliberately lowered his voice: "The producer of "Hero" just got its name, and the real benefits were taken away by you and Embassy Pictures, right?"


    Ronan just laughed, not taking Chris'' words at all.


    Chris asked: "Is the net profit 100 million dollars?"


    Ronan coughed in a low voice and said vaguely: "tens of millions of dollars."


    Seventy to eighty million dollars is also tens of millions of dollars. There is nothing wrong with that.


    Due to the equity structure of Relativity Entertainment, it is difficult for outsiders to understand the company''s very specific operating data. Chris originally wanted to borrow the good relationship with Ronan for many years and take a little look.


    But seeing Ronan dripping water, I had to say: "Ronan, what do you think of this "Small Haze"? It is said that you also participated in the North American copyright auction organized by the New Picture Company.


    Ronan shrugged: "Please, Chris, I haven''t even seen the movie yet, how do you judge?"


    Chris whispered: "I feel that no one in Hollywood knows Eastern movies and Eastern filmmakers better than you, otherwise there would be no success in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero".


    Ronan didn''t take his compliments at all. Instead, he said, "I have to wait until I have watched the movie."


    Seeing that Ronan couldn''t ask anything, Chris simply changed the topic: "Relativity Entertainment acquired Marvel Comics and reorganized it into Marvel Entertainment. In the future, we will have more opportunities for cooperation between the two sides."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes." He went on to say, "Chris, we are old friends. I don''t hide some things from you. For Spider-Man, I have many ideas. You can ask Sony Columbia Pictures for me. In response, Marvel Entertainment hopes to cooperate more with Sony Columbia Pictures on the "Spider-Man" project."


    What Chris said just now is just a test, wanting to see the attitude of Relativity Entertainment to Spider-Man and Sony Columbia Pictures after the acquisition of Marvel.


    There are rumors in the circle that the copyright department of the newly formed Marvel Entertainment has already been in conflict with Twentieth Century Fox. The two parties have a major conflict of interest in the "X-Men" series and the "Fantastic Four" series, which is very likely to cause trouble. Court.


    If Marvel Entertainment didn''t have the support of Relativity Entertainment Group and Ronan Anderson, he would not believe it if he was killed.


    Sony Columbia Pictures is not afraid of Marvel Entertainment''s trouble. After all, when Sony Entertainment bought Spider-Man from Cannon Pictures, it inherited all the rights and interests of Cannon Pictures in this series.


    But some things are not a question of fear.


    For example, he heard that Marvel Entertainment plans to make the Fantastic Four in the comics, and even let the Fantastic Four die as a villain.


    This is really disgusting to death!


    Ronan is also experimenting with Columbia Pictures and Sony Entertainment through Chris: "After Marvel Entertainment''s film plan starts, it is better to let Peter Parker return to Marvel temporarily, and then..."


    "Return to Marvel?" Chris interrupted Ronan directly: "I''m not responsible for this, Ronan, it''s useless if you tell me."


    Ronan nodded: "I hope you can convey Marvel Entertainment''s request to cooperate with Sony Columbia Pictures to further develop the Spider-Man series."


    Chris said seriously, "I will."


    Ronan did not continue the topic of this aspect, to a certain extent, this can be regarded as a courtesy first and then a pawn.


    If Sony Columbia Pictures can cope with it and develop the "Spider-Man" series with Marvel Entertainment ahead of time, Ronan doesn''t mind letting Iron Man pretend and fly with Spider-Man.


    In this way, the Avengers project can also borrow the heat caused by the "Spider-Man" series at the beginning.


    But the difficulty is really great, after all, Sony Columbia Pictures has not experienced the spider but three stage.


    If Sony Columbia Pictures refuses, Ronan will of course not give up, just do everything as planned.


    Ronan then greeted Navas, found two more, and chatted with them for a while.


    These two are full of spirits and want the new film to create "hero"-like glory.


    Frankly speaking, this film is absolutely a commercial success, and nothing else, the US$20 million North American copyright fee paid by Lionsgate alone is enough for New Pictures to recover all its investment.


    The rest of Sony Entertainment¡¯s international distribution and gains in the Eastern market can basically be classified into the ranks of profits.


    Er Zhang has done a very good business on the film "Surrounded Haze".


    After Ronan left, the two looked at his back, with some emotion.


    "Almost all the profits of the previous movie were taken away by him."


    "Don''t think too much, Lao Zhang. We have no choice. We don''t have international distribution capabilities and our commercial reputation has not opened up. We can only sell international copyrights and let foreigners take the most of the profits. We exchange profits for market popularity. Facts have proved that this strategy It was a success, and we ushered in a market explosion on "Surrounded Haze."


    Director Zhang said: "I am still a bit unwilling." He changed the subject: "The news and the media are almost ready, right?"


    "It''s ready." The producer wearing a white hat said: "This time I came to Cannes for the premiere. I said hello to all domestic media. The reporters are all our own, and the manuscripts written are all directed to us. advantageous¡­¡­"

 Chapter 621： How to write a touted draft

    Just after the premiere, a young reporter with eyes attended the press conference. He immediately went into the hotel where he was staying. He sat on the chair in front of the desk as if an old monk entered his mind. He closed his eyes and remained motionless, and his brain started running at full speed. , Combined with the plot of "Surrounded Haze" and part of the situation at the premiere, imagine how a new film that was so popular at the Cannes Film Festival should be treated.


    It does not matter whether it is fact or not, the most important thing is that the manuscript can arouse a strong response in China.


    The young reporter opened his eyes and picked up the pen in front of him. The tip of the pen fell on the manuscript one after another, making a rustling sound.


    "Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to witness the premiere of "Small Haze" at the scene."


    Since the manuscript was sent back, it would not be available until the next day without calculating the time difference, so the young reporter adjusted the time specially.


    "It is really fortunate for Sansheng, because you will never know that a martial arts film can cause such a sensation in the international film circle at the Cannes Film Festival because you are not at the premiere scene!"


    At this point, the young reporter stopped writing for a while, organized the language, and continued to write: "The applause almost overturned the ceiling of Lumiere Hall. If Mr. Lumiere could see this scene, it would be shocked? "


    "The audience, the audience from China, the audience from France, the audience from the United States, and the audience from all over the world are all applauding!"


    "Hands, the shot is red! The shot hurts! The shot is numb! It still keeps! With the back of the male number one and the male number two holding the heroine lying on the snow, the distraught picture is on the screen. Frozen frame, with the very magnetic and penetrating singing voice of Catherine Bartle, the singer of the ending song and the internationally renowned singer, and the rolling of the subtitles, the whole audience stood up and applauded. The applause was like a storm, and it seemed to overturn Lumi. The dome of El Hall gradually turned into a rhythmic high five, five minutes, ten minutes, twenty minutes... as if to drum forever."


    As if all this had been witnessed, the words written by the young reporter were full of true feelings, and even made people feel the touching scenes at the premiere of Lumiere Hall.


    "Many viewers shed tears unconsciously, were infected by the story, and were moved by the film!"


    At this point, the young reporter remembered that he still had to flatter the actors appropriately. Cannes is far from the east, and the reporters have a tacit understanding with the producers. What do you want to write, isn''t it all based on the pen?


    The young reporter pondered for a few minutes and continued to write.


    "The female protagonist¡¯s face was full of tears, and the tears were set off against her charming oriental smile; the two male protagonists experienced this kind of scene for the first time, and they seemed a little overwhelmed for a while; Director Zhang had seen the world. Yes, I couldn''t help but be moved by this situation and took his three actors to bow frequently to the audience, but the audience still reluctantly slapped their slaps louder..."


    Young reporters have been stationed abroad in recent years, and foreign entertainment reporters have watched too much adoration, and it is inevitable that they have learned something.


    Now it is just right to come here easily.


    However, young reporters know that just having an audience is not enough, and some heavyweights, especially the big names in the international film circle, can be involved in order to highlight the extraordinaryness of the film and the creators.


    "This is the scene that took place yesterday at the world premiere of "Small Haze" at the Cannes Film Festival. Afterwards, many international friends sent congratulations to the crew. The chairman of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment Group and American billionaire Ronan Anderson held tightly. The director¡¯s hand was not only moved by the film, but also regretted that he missed the North American copyright of "Small Haze"..."


    "Quentin Tarantino, Chairman of the Jury of the Cannes Film Festival, and Director Zhang embraced closely... Oriental films are so popular here, that special sense of pride surges, permeates, and rises in the hearts of reporters. ..."


    I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s a bit tired to stay up late to write a manuscript, or if I moved myself by writing, the young reporter¡¯s eyes are a little red at this moment.


    He went to the bathroom to wash his face, and when he returned, he continued to think about how to write.


    There are ordinary audiences, and big shots, right! And the opinions of foreign media! Especially colleagues!


    The young reporter was inspired in an instant, and the rustle of notes falling on the manuscript rang again.


    "I interviewed several foreign colleagues on the spot. A French reporter from Le Figaro said: "Small Haze" is much better than "Hero", whether it is the picture, the fight, or the performance of characters and humanity. All aspects are innovative. He claims that he has become a fan of Director Zhang."


    "And the young female reporter of "German Film Week" believes that "Small Haze" is the best film made by Director Zhang: "If you participate in the competition unit, you will definitely get the''Golden Palm''! "


    Anyway, bragging about not paying taxes, and never mentioning the names of the two reporters, young reporters are not afraid of making mistakes.


    Young reporters write more and more smoothly, and the fantasy picture seems to be in front of them.


    "The press conference after the premiere screening has almost become a commendation meeting for global reporters to affirm this film. Director Zhang was enthusiastically sought after by media reporters. After attending a party organized by the film festival, he also received a comment from a large international entertainment group. Entertainment¡¯s invitation, Ronan Anderson, chairman of Relativity Entertainment, invited Director Zhang to go to Hollywood after the Cannes Film Festival to discuss continued cooperation between the two parties..."


    The manuscript was written very smoothly. After the young reporter finished writing, he proofread it twice, then contacted the press officer of the producer and sent the manuscript to the other party via email.


    A tacit agreement has been reached between the two parties, and the drafts sent to the country must be reviewed by the producer.


    The young reporter''s manuscript not only passed smoothly, but was also praised by the producer''s press officer, asking him to immediately send it to China so that it can be seen in the newspaper as soon as possible.


    It was close to midnight before the young reporter finished his day at work. The body was exhausted and the spirit was exhausted, but the work of the day was worth it.


    Ronan didn''t know at all, his name had become a tool for other people to increase their worth. Even if he knew it, he would laugh at it. This kind of situation that appeared on big people might become more frequent in the future.


    Besides, they have earned so much from two photos of "Heroes", and it makes sense for them to borrow their own name.


    The response after the premiere of "Small Haze" at the Cannes Film Festival was not very good, at least not as good as the situation when "Hero" was released in North America, and even the word-of-mouth gap was a bit big.


    Only the exquisite pictures and brilliant colors received positive reviews for this film, and the others were basically negative.


    For a commercial film, if you want to attract audiences into the theater, then the visual effect is absolutely important. Naturally, the pictures of "Surrounded Haze", needless to say, the pictures of quaint texture, almost every shot is quite elegant, and can be framed. painting.


    But it¡¯s not enough for a commercial film to have a picture, unless it can reach the level of "Avatar".


    Besides, "Avatar" also has a plausible storyline.


    Because of the relationship between exchange rates and global market acceptance that can never be ignored, it is difficult for Eastern films to make such a large investment as Hollywood films.


    The special effects picture is the investment link where investment cannot be faked. The exquisite pictures are all money spent.


    As for the plot of "Surrounded Haze", no one probably cares.


    After seeing it, Ronan can roughly make a judgment that Erzhang and their investors will be veritable winners with the North American and international copyrights sold at high prices, but they will spend more than 100 million soft sister coins to buy out East and North America. Sony Entertainment, which has international copyrights, and Lionsgate, which has spent a huge sum of US$20 million to buy North American copyrights, are likely to incur losses.


    At least within two or three years, this movie project will be at a loss.


    Ronan never saw Lionsgate¡¯s Navas again after the premiere, so Connie asked. Navas returned to Los Angeles as soon as he saw the reputation of the premiere.


    It is estimated that Lionsgate has also evaluated the premiere, but the evaluation result is not ideal.


    This film also shows that it is not easy to make a good commercial film. It is not as simple as many literary film directors describe.


    The high investment of commercial films determines that it must be recognized by more people, which is obviously more difficult.


    Ronan also thought about it. After this film, what is the next film directed by Zhang? Is there still enough market value?


    Is it "Golden Armor"? Or "Three Shots"?


    It seems that these are very limited in value for international distribution companies like Embassy Pictures.


    Especially "Three Shots", it is hard to believe that this is a work directed by a director at the level of Director Zhang.


    Ronan quickly determined one thing, and the cooperation with Director Zhang could completely come to an end.


    The day after "Small Haze" was released in Cannes Ronan went to the trading venue and did not find the film in his memory. What interested him was Park Chan-wook. "old boys".


    In the past, Korean films borrowed the Hollywood model and developed rapidly. After 2010, many excellent works have appeared.


    But now Korean films have just emerged, and it is extremely difficult to enter the North American market. In some respects, South Korean directors and production companies are similar to neighboring countries. As long as the film can enter the North American market, it is a victory. The rest is easy to say. .


    In particular, the neighbors¡¯ two martial arts masterpieces in succession caused a enthusiastic response in North America, and almost made the Korean media chant that Lee Ang and Zhang are Koreans...


    Film buyers from Embassy Pictures went to Xiudong Pictures, the production company of "Old Boy", and made progress quickly.


    Many aspects of South Korean films are borrowing from Hollywood. The director has no right to speak in film copyright transactions. The Embassy Pictures quickly negotiated with the copyright party of "Old Boy" to buy out the North American copyright for US$250,000 and obtain the remake authorization for US$100,000.


    In any case, I finally gained something at this Cannes Film Festival.

 Chapter 622： I am not a film artist

    Taking advantage of the time before the premiere of "When Happiness Knocks", Ronan specially participated in the copyright transfer contract of "Old Boy", specially chatted with the president of Xiudong Pictures, and invited him to Relativity Entertainment after the Cannes Film Festival. Group visits to facilitate more cooperation between the two parties in the film field.


    South Korea is an important overseas market for Hollywood. Although Embassy Pictures has branches in South Korea and has independent distribution capabilities, it doesn''t hurt to interact with locals.


    In addition, Xiudong Pictures has a lot of film copyrights, and these are the resources Netflix needs.


    People from Xiudong Pictures also wanted to explore the North American market. Seeing Ronan''s enthusiastic attitude, he immediately responded.


    Leaving the contracted hotel conference room, Ronan said to Connie who was following: "Notify Robert Iger and Mark Randolph and tell them to take the time to meet with Xiudong Pictures."


    Connie responded.


    Ronan walked out of the hotel, got in the car, took out the DVD of "Old Boy" presented by the president of Xiudong Pictures, and looked through it briefly.


    This is a DVD made by Koreans. The appearance and packaging are not much better than the DVD customized by Relativity Entertainment, but the production cost is nearly three times higher.


    The cost advantage of DVD has brought huge profits to Relativity Entertainment in the past few years.


    Ronan puts down the DVD, "Old Boy" is on the North American market. In essence, it is not much different from "Infernal Affairs" and the like. The theater box office will definitely not be high. It would be good to have half a million US dollars. The profit point is the offline market, especially Netflix.


    There are also many Koreans in North America.


    The other is a remake.


    Ronan remembers that Hollywood remakes "Old Boy", but the specific commercial data is unknown.


    Because of the relationship between Thanos and Scarlet Witch, Ronan remembers that in the remake of the movie, Thanos and Omei are the heroes and heroines respectively.


    If you want to know how good Aomei is, the representative actress of the slightly fat class, just check out the remake of "Old Boy".


    Ronan remembers that after Omei became popular because of her role as Wanda, she said in an interview that the Scarlet Witch in the comics was too revealing and she couldn''t accept it.


    Immediately, some netizens joked that beautiful women cheated to death and did not pay for their lives. They are not shy when filming "Old Boy"...


    Even Ronan knew about the Korean version of "Old Boy" because he was attracted by Thanos vs. Scarlet Witch. After reading the US version, he knew that there was a Korean version.


    The specific plot of the Korean version is not clear, but the American version still has memories: Thanos slept with Scarlet Witch, and finally discovered that Scarlet Witch was his daughter...


    By the way, there are also braised eggs among the actors.


    Maybe wait until the Avengers plan has progressed to a certain level, and then remake is a suitable opportunity? Thanos, Director of Aegis, and Scarlet Witch, there is a vengeance story between the three.


    Ronan plans to temporarily hold the remake copyright of "Old Boy" in his hands. Relativity Entertainment is now acquiring various adaptation copyrights by Robert Lee, most of which will not be put into operation immediately, and more are preparing for the future.


    Hollywood¡¯s original commercial films will become increasingly difficult, and adapted films will completely occupy the mainstream.


    Not only commercial films, but also award-winning films.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is a typical example. A gimmick based on real people and real events can attract the attention of the media and audience.


    Due to the existence of Will Smith, the premiere of "When Happiness Knocks at the Door" at the Cannes Film Festival has attracted much attention. Both the scale and the attention are incomparable to the previous "Small Haze". After all, here is Western world.


    On the day of the premiere, not only the jury of this year''s film festival, but also members of the Cannes official council also stepped onto the red carpet.


    As the producer of Shahai Entertainment and the distributor of Embassy Pictures, their respective leaders George Clint and Garcia Rodriguez also came to Cannes from Los Angeles to welcome many guests attending the premiere.


    The Cannes Film Festival is the beginning of a series of award-winning plans for "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", focusing on next year''s Oscars.


    Of course, the most important thing for Hollywood films is Oscar.


    And when it comes to commercial effects, Oscars can bring more benefits.


    Ronan walked into Lumi¨¨re Hall again, but did not get into the crowd because he was entangled by a person who appeared suddenly.


    This is a middle-aged fat man wearing gold-rimmed glasses with a beard and looks very artistic.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The middle-aged fat man laughed, his eyes turned directly into a line: "Can I have a few words with you alone?"


    He quickly introduced himself: "My name is Michael Moore, I am a director and I am from Hollywood."


    Ronan had met Michael Moore at the Oscars, and naturally recognized who he was.


    "What can I do?" Ronan had already guessed.


    Sure enough, Michael Moore said as expected: "I have made a documentary and I am currently participating in the film festival competition. I wonder if you are interested?"


    Hearing Michael Moore and Ronan talking about the release of the film, Connie and Finch took the initiative to stand on the outside and politely stopped the people who came to say hello.


    Ronan said, "Is it the "Fahrenheit 911"? Director Moore hasn''t found a distributor yet?


    Michael Moore smiled embarrassedly: "Not found yet."


    Before coming to Cannes, he had promoted this documentary in North America, which included the six major companies and DreamWorks, but because of the sensitivity of the content, it also involved a huge political force, and no one wanted to make a big contribution. The price.


    When he came to Cannes, Michael Moore did not stop seeking a distributor for the film. It is good to say outside North America. Many overseas distributors are very interested in the conspiracy theories in the film, but the content of this film takes place in North America. , The largest market and audience is also North America. If you can¡¯t log in to North American theaters, it¡¯s meaningless.


    After watching this documentary, Quentin Tarantino, also from Hollywood, recommended Ronan and Embassy Pictures to Michael Moore.


    Michael Moore has not had any dealings with Ronan before, but he has heard news about him. He is young and promising and has complete film distribution channels. He belongs to the group with excellent reputation in Hollywood, and he emphasizes credibility and promises. And full of forge ahead faith.


    Because he didn''t understand, Michael Moore could only analyze from the information he heard and felt that Ronan seemed to be a very good choice.


    Young people never lack enthusiasm, and forge ahead is enough to illustrate this point.


    If you talk about credibility and promise, you may dislike the dirty and dark side of some people.


    As long as he is a little uncomfortable, "Fahrenheit 911" will definitely have a market for him.


    Michael Moore is a director, or a kind of person who delves into the dark side of politics and society. He concentrates all his energy on his own work and ignores some other aspects.


    "I wanted to call before you." Michael Moore knew that he was a little abrupt, and simply explained: "But I can''t find your contact information, so I have to come here."


    Ronan looked big, smiled, and said, "It doesn''t matter." His words hinted at rejection: "Thank you Director Moore for coming to cheer for "When Happiness Comes Knock"."


    The meaning is very clear, except for "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", other topics should not be discussed.


    But Michael Moore was a director with a streak. He didn''t understand Ronan at all and said, "Mr. Anderson, are you interested in Fahrenheit 911?"


    "I haven''t read it." Ronan frowned slightly: "Not good for comment."


    Michael Moore hurriedly said: "This is a documentary that reveals the truth about 911. I did a detailed investigation and found that it was not the family and the Ladeng family that are closely related, and that 911 was not an accident..."


    He talked a lot about Chase, basically the tone of conspiracy theory.


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt Michael Moore, but he didn''t expect Michael Moore to ignore his actions: "They deceived the entire United States and the world! As a responsible person, we must expose them to the world. The conspiracy and the true face of him!"


    He looked at Ronan and exclaimed: "The public has the right to know! They have the right to know the truth! They have the right to see the true colors of those bastards! Mr. Anderson, as a film artist, we also have the responsibility to expose the truth of the incident to the world. !"


    Is the truth in "Fahrenheit 911"? A considerable part of the plot must be true, and Michael Moore has indeed worked hard.


    But it''s all true...


    People in the world are not fools.


    Ronan felt that to a certain extent, this documentary was like the "Currency War" that was once popular across the Pacific Ocean. Many things in it are true, but it has too many creators'' opinions.


    In the future, some people will certainly regard "Fahrenheit 9/11" as the truth as they believe in "Currency War" as historical data.


    As for what the truth is, Ronan is not interested.


    "Sorry, Director Moore." Ronan looked at Michael Moore, who was in a frenzy of himself, and said calmly: "I am not a film artist."


    Michael Moore couldn''t help but froze for a moment, never expected Ronan to say that.


    The meaning of Ronan''s refusal is already very clear. Michael Moore has the responsibility to reveal the truth ~ www.novelhall.com ~ he did not.


    Such a hornet''s nest, or leave it to others to poke.


    Ronan has also recalled the plot of "Fahrenheit 9/11" in the past few days, combined with today''s understanding, he also has some understanding.


    Once the publishing company of "Fahrenheit 911" was Lionsgate. After "Fahrenheit 911" was released, it caused a huge sensation. Then Michael Moore encountered various troubles. Lionsgate not only did not suffer too much negative influence, but also developed later. Became the so-called seventh largest company in Hollywood.


    This film is so politically sensitive, why did Lionsgate Pictures not be affected? The issuer is much less blamed than the producer.


    On the other hand, Lionsgate is very politically strong, at least far better than the current relativistic entertainment.


    Frank Gusta, the founder of Lionsgate, is a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party. He is a close acquaintance with Zipper, and has provided a lot of support in many activities of the Democratic Party.


    Democracy goes to the palace together, this is right.

 Chapter 623： Toxic chicken soup

    In the spacious hall, what happened in this corner of Ronan did not attract attention, and Michael Moore didn''t seem to give up.


    "As someone who knows the truth, I must be responsible." Michael Moore said to Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, I ask you not to refuse. Please make sure to take time to watch my documentary. It will arouse you. Social responsibility!"


    Ronan was really helpless. By this time, he gradually realized that Michael Moore didn''t seem to be messing around, as if he believed he was engaged in a just cause.


    Just like Ronan thought, Michael Moore never wavered. He considered himself the guardian of freedom of speech and the press, a true freedom fighter and American hero.


    Michael Moore has always felt that the camera is his gun, a freer and more lethal tool.


    Ronan didn''t plan to entangle him anymore. It was useless to say anything to someone who thought he was extremely correct. He simply said, "Well, Director Moore, if I have time, I will go to see the premiere of your documentary."


    Michael Moore squeezed Ronan''s hand firmly: "Be sure to come, for the truth! For the public''s right to know! Please don''t reject "Fahrenheit 911"."


    Ronan smiled, didn''t say anything, winked at Connie, waited for Connie to give her contact information to Michael Moore, and then left.


    As she walked to the theater, Connie asked in a low voice, "What if he calls?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Make an excuse and push it away."


    The so-called truth should be left to those who want to know the truth.


    What kind of truth do the audience like?


    I hope my daughter is unparalleled, and I hope to win!


    Princess Tangchuan''s face value dominates the screen, Tangchuan wins!


    After the general election: the latter slapped the former on the face, fighting with my eldest princess, and hitting you on the street!


    From the very beginning, Ronan had certain doubts about "Fahrenheit 911". Even if Michael Moore came to the door, he still made the most conservative choice-rejection!


    People will be conservative when they are old. Perhaps the psychological age is indeed relatively old. Ronan''s performance in this documentary is exceptionally conservative.


    After all, Ronan has too many cards to choose from, and there is no need to choose this one that is very politically risky.


    Entering the theater, Ronan stopped considering "Fahrenheit 911" and chatted with Will Smith next to him.


    "Is there any hope for Palme d''Or?" Will Smith had some illusions: "The chairman of the jury is Quentin''s old ruffian. Will he be biased?"


    In the three major European film festivals, the awards are also divided into cakes. Among them, the person who has the most power to cut the cake is the chairman of the jury. If the chairman of the jury wants to push a film to win, under normal circumstances, the film only needs to have a certain quality guarantee , The possibility of winning is great.


    This is an art film festival, but it is not film art that ultimately determines the award.


    Ronan shook his head: "I don''t have much hope. We have a normal relationship with Quentin. Other non-Hollywood judges may not like this American dream movie."


    If nothing happens, Quentin Tarantino will forcefully suppress the opinions of other judges and promote "Fahrenheit 911" to get Palme d''Or.


    Quentin''s ruffian doesn''t care much about what the outside world thinks.


    Will Smith sighed: "What about other awards?"


    Ronan said directly: "All other awards are set aside, Will, we first guarantee the best actor."


    "I don''t feel hopeful." Will Smith shrugged: "This is my first time participating in the Cannes competition."


    Ronan whispered: "It''s always about dividing the cake. As long as we invest a certain amount of resources, the film festival will definitely consider giving us a piece."


    Will Smith smiled and said, "The cake I hope to split up is called Palme d''Or."


    Ronan doesn''t hold any hope for this. A ruffian chairman, he certainly likes not to desperately sensationalize the content of the American dream, but to expose the dark reality of society.


    Just consider Quentin Tarantino''s filming style, and it is not difficult to guess his choice.


    There are too many inspirational movies around the world, and the filmmakers who shouted for cure in their blood stimulated the nerves of the audience, but in the end, only a few classics with sincerity and talent remained, and they can remain as classics. There must be special reasons for his inspirational movies, such as "When happiness comes knocking on the door."


    If "Fahrenheit 911" is the knife that once again uncovered the biggest scar of the United States of 911, then "When happiness comes knocking on the door" is a bowl of spiritual chicken soup that can fill people with constant dreams.


    This bowl of chicken soup is so delicious that people believe that as long as you stick to it, happiness and success will come.


    Fortunately, it was only in 2004, and the chicken soup for the soul is still popular. If this film is placed more than ten years later, it might hit the street.


    The success of this kind of film is always closely connected with social reality.


    If the bubble of the American dream is completely punctured, this kind of soul chicken soup movie will inevitably narrow the audience.


    When the anti-chicken soup culture spreads, this kind of film falls in the eyes of many people, and it will become synonymous with false, artificial and sensational.


    Ronan still remembers that when he lived on the other side of Taiping, after 2010, many people engaged in real estate agency, conference-style health care product marketing and even MLM included "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" as a must-see movie for newcomer training. , Its flooding degree is even the same as "Grateful Heart".


    Who would have thought that this film would later be used as a brainwashing tool by many organizations.


    Many users who give "When Happiness Knock on the Door" on some rating websites have a great relationship with these people.


    I am afraid that in the eyes of those who have been devastated by training, I would like to give this film a negative score.


    In any case, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" has been released, and in the future, many sales companies and training institutions will have an additional training tool.


    Ronan considered that it is necessary to apply for copyright protection. Any company or individual who uses "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door" for training must pay high fees.


    For a while, as long as Ronan saw this film, his head would not consciously sound the "Grateful Heart" that was sung by him during the first training after graduation.


    Soul Chicken Soup is delicious, but if you drink too much, you can easily become poisoned.


    Hollywood inspirational movies must not be taken seriously, even if they are based on real-life genres, half of them are in line with the facts, even if they are very conscientious.


    The basic information of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" comes from Chris Gardner''s own dictation. Only he himself knows whether there is any extra effort.


    Then the materials came to the desks of the screenwriters of Shahai Entertainment. According to Hollywood''s screenwriting principles, and to make the film more interesting and meet the requirements of commercial inspirational films, it is bound to be adapted drastically.


    Many uncomfortable, irrational, and some dark plots must be eliminated first.


    For example, there are too many things that cannot be said about the profession of stock brokers.


    The final movie works will inevitably become a feast that many chefs work together and carefully cooked according to market needs.


    As for how many seasonings and additives are used, even those involved in the cooking work can¡¯t tell.


    Therefore, Hollywood''s inspirational movies are good for entertainment. Don''t drink them in your mouth. If you are poisoned, Hollywood studios are not responsible for detoxification.


    From a movie perspective alone, this film has considerable quality. Although it is a prize-winning film, the content is more commercial, and it will not make the audience feel that the film is boring.


    What''s more, Will Smith in this era has its own spectator effect bonus.


    In Will Smith''s peak period, no matter how bad movies are in his hands, they will become popular commercial movies at the box office.


    Ronan knows very well that Will Smith, who has not started the "Funer Crazy Mode", is one of Hollywood''s most commercially appealing stars.


    Even in this period, Will Smith''s business appeal is already above Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.


    "When Happiness Knocks" was successfully premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and the crew and the Embassy Pictures have also begun to operate in full swing. The ability to get an award from the Cannes Film Festival will definitely help the Hollywood awards season at the end of the year.


    Of course, the professional team of Embassy Pictures also saw it very clearly. It also strategically abandoned the Palme d¡¯Or and set its main goal on the jury award and the best actor award.


    However, Will Smith has a strong opponent in the best actor award.


    The French branch of Embassy Pictures received news that after the judges of the jury had watched Michael Moore''s "Fahrenheit 9/11", several European judges proposed to list Comrade Xiaobu as the best actor candidate.


    A female judge directly stated publicly: We did seriously consider whether to give Xiaobu the "Cannes Actor".


    And judging from the response of "When Happiness is Knocking on the Door" in French local media Will Smith does not have an overwhelming advantage in competing for the best actor.


    Unexpectedly, the European media rarely bought the account of "When Happiness Knocked on the Door", and most of their evaluations of American Soul Chicken Soup tended to be negative.


    "Full of Hollywood tackiness. All the failed, fallen, all the people at the bottom can get an illusory, superficial spiritual comfort in it. But please be sober, you may not have a shrewd mathematical mind, or you may not be good at words, you may Nothing is good, can you succeed? This Hollywood-style heroism actually uses a coincidental particularity to blind the universality of life, thus achieving a kind of pseudo-humanity."


    "This film is to promote and create pleasant illusions, not to tell the truth, so it can''t move people."


    "Typical American inspirational films are a bit fake and a little sensual. I dislike this model of American dreams and successful dreams. The scams of modern society can only make difficult lives more difficult."


    ""When Happiness Knocks on the Door", another tactic used by Hollywood to promote the so-called American dream!"

 Chapter 624： Happy but 2 minutes

    The mediocre reputation does not stop the crew of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" from continuing to hit the award, but after a few screenings in Cannes, Ronan judged based on the audience''s reputation that the overseas box office of this film is definitely not as good as North America. box office.


    After all, this bowl of chicken soup is made according to the tastes of American audiences, but European tastes are not normal.


    When I return to North America at the end of the year, I must tell the American audience through publicity: Come on, come on, let''s make this bowl of chicken soup together.


    Of course, Relativity Entertainment only makes and sells chicken soup. As for whether there is poison, it is up to the audience to taste it.


    Michael Moore¡¯s premiere invitation letter was sent to Connie, but Connie found an excuse for Ronan to go to Germany and turned down the premiere invitation of "Fahrenheit 911."


    This documentary successfully premiered in Cannes and caused a huge sensation, and even the whole of Europe was in an uproar, because the content is too exciting.


    And Quentin Tarantino, the scoundrel director, did not hesitate to be the chairman of the jury, and almost seized every opportunity to praise the film "Fahrenheit 911."


    In the regular press conference of the jury, Quentin even used four or five "FXXKING" to enhance his tone in order to promote "Fahrenheit 911".


    When a foreign reporter said that some parts of the film were not even as good as the TV screens, Quentin was very angry. He said loudly, "I know you only like beautiful pictures. You are only interested in this. Okay, I will answer you this. The question is, the movie is not just a beautiful picture. Have you seen the picture of the American soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners of war on TV? It is not beautiful, but it is very powerful. After seeing it, I sadly put my head away..."


    When the reporter wanted to continue, Quentin said like a child: "I don''t want to listen to what you say."


    Then angrily took off the earphones used by the interpreter, and slammed it on the table, not listening to the reporter.


    The French are notoriously not dealing with the United States. In the face of Quentin''s extraordinary performance, the Cannes Film Festival board of directors unexpectedly remained silent.


    The discerning person quickly understood that Palme d''Or had already belonged in advance.


    Film awards are only related to art, not politics. Such remarks can only coax three-year-olds.


    Even Tilda Swinton, who had a serious conflict with Quentin Tarantino at the opening ceremony of the film festival, publicly supported Quentin Tarantino''s views.


    Hollywood is indeed the largest concentration of leftists in the United States.


    Taking advantage of the time before the end of the Cannes Film Festival, Ronan made a special trip to Berlin, met with Tony Koch, and discussed the next phase of cooperation between Koch Pictures and the Pacific Investment Fund. I paid attention to the completed "Eavesdropping Storm".


    This film has participated in the German Film Awards, and won many heavyweight awards such as best screenplay, best feature film, best photography, best supporting actor, best actor and best director.


    The German Film Awards is the most authoritative and significant film award in Germany.


    Next, "Eavesdropping Storm" will also participate in awards such as the Berlin Film Festival and the European Film Festival. After receiving enough honors from Europe, it will land in the United States at the end of the year and go straight to the awards season, targeting the Oscar for best foreign language film.


    Of course, this film will not be released in Europe for the time being, and everything will be discussed after the North American awards season.


    Ronan stayed in Berlin for a day, then returned to Cannes and returned to the hotel where he was staying. When he was about to go upstairs, he unexpectedly met an acquaintance.


    Nicole Kidman just came out of the elevator. After seeing Ronan, he unexpectedly walked over to say hello: "Hello, Ronan, I didn''t expect to see you in Cannes."


    Ronan looked curiously at Nicole Kidman''s short brown hair and responded politely: "It''s nice to meet you, Nicole."


    Presumably noticing Ronan''s gaze, Nicole Kidman gently stroked the short hair above her ear and said, "I took a film some time ago and asked for short hair."


    Ronan smiled: "Very unique."


    To be honest, this is the first time he has seen Nicole Kidman with short hair.


    Because of Tom Cruise''s relationship, the two are quite familiar, but not friends. After saying hello, Ronan was about to go upstairs, Nicole Kidman thought of something, but whispered: "Yes Have a few words?"


    Ronan glanced at her curiously, and finally did not refuse, saying, "Of course."


    Nicole Kidman took the lead to leave the elevator and walked towards the rest area of ??the hotel lobby. Ronan motioned to Connie next to him, and then followed.


    There were not many people in the rest area. Nicole Kidman deliberately chose a corner position. When Ronan sat down, he asked for his opinion and ordered two cups of black tea.


    Nicole Kidman seemed to be thinking about something, and did not speak for a while.


    Ronan asked, "When did you come to Cannes?"


    "Just arrived today." Nicole Kidman smiled: "My starring "Rebirth" will be screened in Cannes. There are several publicity activities. The organizing committee invited me to attend the awards ceremony on the weekend.


    Ronan had never heard of the film "Rebirth", and he didn''t have much to say, so he simply asked: "Nicole, are you looking for me?"


    Nicole Kidman slowly nodded, looked directly at Ronan, and said, "I want to apologize to you."


    "Apologize?" Ronan didn''t know why.


    "Apologize for my irrational behavior after the Oscar." Nicole Kidman explained briefly: "I really got confused because of the divorce and said a lot of things I shouldn''t say."


    She was very sincere: "I''m sorry, Ronan."


    "It doesn''t matter." Ronan looked at Nicole Kidman''s very serious expression and beautiful face, and said very generously: "I have forgotten that little thing."


    He really didn''t take that matter to heart.


    Nicole Kidman quickly said, "Thank you." She sighed, meaning: "It''s mainly the matter between Tom and me, which seriously affected my mentality. Up to now, I don''t know what to do. This relationship."


    Ronan has never been married, let alone divorced or ex-wife, this is nothing to say to him.


    But he immediately thought that it was impossible for Nicole Kidman to suddenly express this emotion to himself.


    Sure enough, Nicole Kidman said again: "Ronan, the time I have known you is as long as the time you have known Tom. I hope that my relationship with Tom will not affect our relationship."


    Hearing this, Ronan looked at Nicole Kidman again. In her beautiful eyes, he seemed to see a banner called "Gold Producer".


    Nicole Kidman, who is regaining consciousness, is always a smart woman.


    Ronan thought about the bad things between Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in the future, and it was much harder to say a few words: "Nicole, I suggest that your relationship with Tom be normalized. As an outsider, I can¡¯t tell who is right and who is wrong, but I knew you when you were still a husband and wife. Can you say a few words?"


    Nicole Kidman nodded slightly: "You can tell."


    "Even if you and Tom can''t be friends, there is no need to be enemies." Ronan also didn''t know if there was a copy of Nicole Kidman secretly among those who used to black Tom Cruise. It¡¯s good for you and Tom, right?"


    Nicole Kidman was obviously thinking about it, and after a while, he said: "I will try to do it, but I may not be able to do it."


    Ronan said calmly: "There is nothing, time can''t solve it."


    Nicole Kidman smiled reluctantly: "Thank you for your suggestion."


    Ronan looked at his watch: "You''re welcome." This time he saw Nicole Kidman, his impression of Nicole Kidman improved significantly: "Nicole, I hope the future will be better."


    Nicole Kidman smiled and said, "It will definitely be better."


    Ronan stood up: "I won''t bother, and I will contact you later."


    Nicole Kidman shook hands with Ronan: "Goodbye, Ronan."


    When Ronan left with Connie, Nicole Kidman suddenly had the urge to shout at him, but forcibly endured it, because some things were too impatient, which could not achieve good results.


    Ronan walked towards the elevator, if in the future he could make his friends less trouble from his ex-wife, it would be better than ever.


    Connie followed Ronan''s side, looked at no one around, and reminded in a low voice: "Shahai Entertainment sent a letter to CAA seeking a suitable heroine about "Smiths". Someone in CAA revealed that Nicole Kidman Interested in competing for this role."


    Ronan''s good mood dissipated in an instant, turned his head and looked at Connie, and said, "Can''t you make me happy for a while?"


    Connie smiled embarrassedly and said: "If I don''t remind me the first time, I will be negligent."


    Having served as an assistant for Ronan for several years, Connie certainly knows Ronan''s character. The former is actually nothing, while the latter may be very serious.


    Ronan sighed: "It seems I want to make it simple."


    The Cannes Film Festival is coming to an end, and none of the films released later have robbed half of the limelight of "Fahrenheit 911" Since the premiere of "Fahrenheit 911", this year''s Cannes Film Festival seems to be only left One voice-support for "Warner 911" and attack by the US authorities!


    This momentum continued to the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival. With the strong support of Quentin Tarantino, Michael Moore''s "Fahrenheit 911" won the heaviest Palme d''Or award without any suspense. !


    When Quentin presented the Palme d''Or, the whispers to Michael Moore aroused many speculations, but the director of the ruffian, regardless of the situation in the outside world, I remained unmoved.


    At this Cannes Film Festival, Quentin Tarantino fully explained the power of a jury chairman.


    As for film art, it must be ranked behind power and politics.


    Other awards have become veritable sub-cakes. "Old Boy" won the jury award, Maggie Chang won the best actress, and Tony Griff won the best director.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" also won. While passing the jury award, Will Smith won the best actor award.

 Chapter 625： Operational acquisition

    Coming to London again, it is already late May. The Premier League has just ended the final round. The Gunners Arsenal won the Premier League with 38 undefeated records. Roman Abramo sat in second place. Chelsea, the golden dollar team built by Vitchie, and Manchester United, the Premier League hegemon, ranked third.


    On the day Ronan arrived in London, the North London area was holding a grand championship parade, at this time Arsenal embarked on the highest peak since the establishment of the team.


    "In fact, this team is also good."


    In the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Will Smith watched the crowded and impenetrable championship parade on live TV, and seemed to be moved: "Should we buy it?"


    Ronan shook his head slowly: "The price of the team that just won the double crown may not be cheaper than our goal. In addition, its finances are not healthy. Arsenal owes a lot of debt for building a new stadium."


    Will Smith also didn''t want to buy a bad team, think about the good performance of the target club, even the rare professional football team that can generate large profits every year, and said: "Forget it. We still continue to set goals."


    Ronan saw Henry holding the championship trophy high in the live feature and said: "This will be a very interesting team."


    Protecting the ball is like Henry?


    No, this is the famous saying of the Great across the Pacific.


    Arsenal in the future should be the "Four Devils", "Insulation Cup", "The Strongest Man is Already in the Formation" and so on.


    There have been too many jokes about Arsenal at Arsenal.


    There are even a lot of people who ridicule the coach Arsena Wenger.


    However, Ronan always believed that some things were not the responsibility of the head coach. Wenger, as the coach of the romantic technical genre, must have some problems in himself, but he could do it every year when Arsenal became more and more stingy. It is not easy to achieve four.


    Professional leagues, especially commercial football, are directly linked to performance and investment.


    Roman Abramovich''s approach is the most direct and effective for the club to achieve results quickly.


    There was a knock on the door, Connie opened the door, and Korver, who had been sent by Netflix to negotiate with the Premier League, came in with a middle-aged Englishman.


    This person is called Jefferson, who bought Chelsea for Roman Abramovich.


    Korver gave an introduction to both sides and quickly got into the topic.


    "Please introduce the situation." Ronan said directly.


    Jefferson gave a light cough and said: "As of now, we have not had any contact with Manchester United. No one will know the existence of our potential acquirer for the time being."


    Ronan nodded. In fact, someone knew that he had greeted William a few months ago.


    "Manchester United is a listed club. We have already eaten 4.85% of Manchester United''s outstanding shares in the secondary market. There is also a portion of outstanding shares that can be bought at any time." Jefferson continued: "According to British law, I Once Fang¡¯s shareholding exceeds 5%, it must be made public, so that we will no longer be able to cover up the acquisition intention."


    Ronan said: "From tomorrow, we will fully consume the outstanding shares and make contact with the shareholders of the Manchester United Club."


    Jefferson, Korver and others have done a lot of preparation work, and immediately responded: "Okay, we are ready."


    Ronan asked again: "What''s the situation on Manchester United?"


    Jefferson did not answer, but looked at Korver, who said in detail: "Many major shareholders of Manchester United are not die-hard fans, but more investors. Therefore, their shares are investment commodities. As long as the price is right, it is not a problem to impress them. ."


    "In addition, there are many conflicts between Manchester United shareholders, shareholders and club management, shareholders and coach Ferguson. This year, Manchester United can only be ranked third. It is not only the result of team tactics and personnel adjustments. It is also a manifestation of the explosion of contradictions within the team."


    Ronan has seen a lot of information from previous investigations and knows that compared to membership clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, and typical giant clubs like AC Milan and Inter Milan, Manchester United''s share composition is more complex and more commercial. .


    Korver added: "At present, Manchester United has three major shareholders, namely Irish horse racing tycoons Manier and McManus, and well-known director Watkins of Manchester United. The first two hold 29% in total. The latter also holds more than 10% of the shares. As long as we can manage these three shareholders, plus the possible gains from the secondary market and other small shareholders, we will hold more than 5% of the shares. ten."


    "In this way, we can forcibly dissolve the Manchester United board of directors and initiate a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares. By then, no matter how the other shareholders and fans of the Manchester United club resist, the overall situation is set!"


    Will Smith suddenly interjected: "It''s best to make a smooth acquisition."


    Ronan agreed: "It''s best not to cause the fans to rebound too much."


    "Understood." Jefferson answered, "What I just said is the last resort."


    Korver added: ¡°The first plan is to take advantage of the conflict between Manchester United shareholders and the club¡¯s management. Last year, Manchester United coach Ferguson and Manier fell out because of the ownership of a thoroughbred racehorse. Both parties have gone through legal procedures. The relationship between the two was completely broken, and Manier wanted to sell Manchester United''s shares from then on."


    Ronan asked: "Does Ferguson also have Manchester United shares?"


    "Yes." Korver is very sure: "But not too many, just one of many small shareholders."


    Will Smith recently did some preparatory work, saying: "Alex Ferguson has a huge influence on Manchester United, can we do something about him?"


    Jefferson knew very well about Ferguson: "Ferguson doesn''t care about who is the owner of the Manchester United club, provided that he can secure his current position. This old Scottish man is ambitious and wants to remove Arsenal from the altar like pulling Liverpool off the horse. Pulled down and led Manchester United to the second Champions League championship. Also, Ferguson has fallen out with Manier and McManus. If they can be kicked out of the club with a full face, he would definitely be happy to see them."


    Ronan walked slowly back and forth, and said as he walked: "According to the plan, we officially launched the acquisition, contacted Ferguson, and sought Ferguson''s support."


    "Okay." Jefferson responded.


    His team is already prepared, waiting for the formal launch of the acquisition.


    But Jefferson also had concerns: "In 1999, News Corporation¡¯s Rupert Murdoch and a prince from the Abu Dhabi consortium both wanted to acquire the Manchester United club. The competition between the two parties was extremely fierce. News Corporation was once very close to Manchester United. In the end, the official stopped the transaction."


    He emphatically reminded: "Mr. Anderson, although the Russians successfully acquired the Chelsea club last year, we must also be prepared for possible official intervention."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Official factors can be eliminated, and I will fix official institutions."


    Jefferson didn''t say much, and continued the topic just now: "If we can pass the official side, there are only two major difficulties for us to acquire Manchester United."


    Will Smith asked curiously: "Which two aspects?"


    "The first is the fans of Manchester United!" Jefferson said: "Many United fans are very traditional and conservative. They are quite repulsive to the involvement of foreign forces in the club. They are very likely to set off massive protests."


    Ronan also thought of this aspect, so he brought in Will Smith and Tom Cruise, who are hugely famous and famous, to strengthen his own momentum.


    Will Smith wondered: "Fans are really important, but fans can''t directly intervene in the decisions of the entertainment department and shareholders?"


    Jefferson smiled bitterly: "It can intervene because Manchester United¡¯s largest fan organization is also a shareholder. At present, Manchester United¡¯s largest fan organization is called the "Shareholders¡¯ League" with more than 15,000 members and they have close ties with many small shareholders. Well-known director Watkins is also a member of the''Shareholders'' Alliance.''


    Ronan felt troubled and asked, "How many shares can they gather at most?"


    Jefferson said directly: "It may reach forty percent, or even more than fifty."


    Although Will Smith is not particularly proficient in business, he understands the meaning of these things, frowning and saying: "They really unite, we may be out!" He asked, "Are you ready to deal with the plan?"


    "Many members of the shareholder league are fans, but more of them are investors after all." Jefferson said: "As long as investors pursue commercial profits, we have the opportunity to disintegrate their alliance from within. Someone in my team and Walter Kings is very familiar."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "The other big obstacle is the Abu Dhabi Consortium?"


    "YesAbu Dhabi Consortium!" Jefferson briefly introduced: "The Abu Dhabi Consortium has not given up since the last acquisition failed. It has also been in contact with Manchester United shareholders in the past few months, but Many people have doubts about their Arab status, and the resistance of fans to them far exceeds us."


    Ronan asked, "Do they have shares in their hands?"


    Jefferson said: "It may also have taken part of the outstanding shares in the secondary market, but it will not exceed 5%." He reminded: "There is something to be aware of. After the Premier League is over, the Abu Dhabi consortium has more people. Prince Mansour, who is active and controls the consortium on behalf of the Abu Dhabi royal family, came to London three days ago. I guess the Abu Dhabi consortium is also very likely to want to launch a new round of offensive against Manchester United during this season''s probation period. "


    "This is England, your home court, keep an eye on the Arabs." Ronan thought of the old acquaintance and said: "If I have the opportunity, I will meet with Lord Mansour in person."


    Back then, the two were also partners.


    After the meeting with Jefferson and Korver, Ronan went to the bank again, wanting to buy Manchester United club, but also to solve the financial problem.

 Chapter 626： Lineage Defense

    On the second day after arriving in London, Ronan first visited William at the FA. The two were old acquaintances, and William also warmly received Ronan.


    "Welcome to London." William shook hands with Ronan and asked, "Ready?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I have made some preparations, but things are more complicated than I thought, so I came to seek confidence."


    William smiled and said, "Didn''t you make a plan long ago?"


    "I want to ask about the position of the FA." Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and said directly: "There is also the Premier League."


    William said very seriously: "The Premier League is an open league. It welcomes fans and players from all over the world, as well as investors from all over the world. The same is true for the Premier League."


    Ronan took a reassurance, and specifically said: "There are many investors everywhere, is there a priority for investment?"


    "Of course." William was fascinated by his childhood and understood the meaning of these words: "The FA and the League welcome investment from friends first."


    Ronan knew that this "friend" was not talking about personal relationships: "Relativistic Entertainment has always been a friend of the FA."


    From the first time I met William to the acquisition of Manchester United, Ronan and William did not meet many times, but a lot of work was done privately.


    To be precise, Ronan felt the warmth of the sun with his abundant financial resources.


    Because of some special reasons, many things cannot be clearly expressed.


    In short, Ronan understands that William, an important figure who has not yet achieved financial freedom in the royal family, also understands.


    After spending half of the morning in the FA, Ronan left for lunch with William at noon, and the official obstacles were basically eliminated.


    Of course, if the fans'' opposition is extremely fierce and even triggers large-scale protests, no one can guarantee that the FA will change under the pressure of huge public opinion.


    Half an hour later, Ronan came to the London branch of Bank of America.


    As Judith greeted the headquarters specially, Joanne Fisher, who was in charge of loan business at the branch, was already waiting at the bank''s door.


    The two parties have communicated on loans before, and Bank of America has also stated that it will provide loans.


    Of course, the prerequisite for huge loans is the corresponding mortgage.


    But Bank of America does not know the purpose of this loan for the time being. Ronan came over this time to give the final explanation and go through the relevant procedures.


    Joanne Fisher looked at the information Connie gave her and confirmed again: "Mr. Anderson wants a personal loan?"


    Ronan said directly: "The purpose of this loan is for personal use, and it is explained above."


    "Acquisition of Manchester United?" Joanne Fisher was quite surprised.


    Ronan said lightly: "I hope Ms. Fisher can keep it secret."


    "Of course." Joanne Fisher said quickly: "Mr. Anderson, please trust my professional ethics."


    Ronan waited for her to finish reading the information, and then said: "I am using Amazon''s shares as collateral to borrow 500 million pounds from your bank."


    Materials such as equity certificates have long been passed to Bank of America, and Joanne Fisher said: "The head office will approve the loan within a week."


    "One more thing, I want to make a statement in advance." Ronan said directly: "If the acquisition of Manchester United is successful, your bank will need to deal with equity decompression for me, and the loan mortgage will be replaced with Manchester United''s income for the next three years."


    Joanne Fisher understands that this is to pass on personal loans to corporate loans.


    "Under normal circumstances, we will not handle it." Joanne Fisher glanced at Ronan, and then sold it: "But Mr. Anderson is the most important partner of Bank of America. As long as legal channels can be used, we will Do your best to serve Mr. Anderson."


    She said: "The goal of this loan was to acquire Manchester United. If Mr. Anderson is to acquire it as a sole proprietorship, the creditors in the future will agree to this, it will be easy to do. For a joint venture acquisition, the consent of other partners must be obtained."


    Ronan had talked with Will Smith and Tom Cruise and said, "There is no problem with this."


    He knew that it was enough for Bank of America to operate legally. As for how to do it, the people below would naturally communicate with Bank of America.


    Now that the Glazer family has not yet appeared, Ronan¡¯s team has not yet discovered the involvement between the Glazer family and Manchester United. Perhaps before the Glazer family decides to take action against Manchester United, Manchester United will change hands.


    But Ronan also borrowed some operating methods from the Glazer family''s acquisition of Manchester United. Although the financial strategies used by the two parties are fundamentally different, they have one thing in common-to use Manchester United''s future income to acquire Manchester United.


    It used to be a classic business case of successfully using leveraged buyouts.


    The so-called "leveraged buyout" refers to the fact that the acquirer uses a small amount of capital as the basis to borrow a large amount of funds from investment banks or other financial institutions for acquisition activities, and after a successful acquisition, the company''s income is used to pay for the high proportion of liabilities arising from the acquisition. In order to achieve the purpose of using very little capital to grab high profits.


    At that time, the Glazer family had a net worth of less than ¡ê1 billion. They obtained loans from JP Morgan Bank and the three major hedge funds in the United States through leveraged buyouts and acquired Manchester United, which is close to their net worth.


    After the completion of the acquisition, Manchester United had a heavy debt burden, with debts exceeding 700 million pounds.


    Even more frightening is that this debt has extremely high interest due to leveraged buyouts.


    Ronan used the mortgage acquisition, if successful, Manchester United will also have huge debts, but the interest rate is very low.


    In contrast, his strategy is softer.


    There is no problem with Manchester United¡¯s income mortgage. Manchester United¡¯s total revenue last season was 518 million euros and a net profit of 70 million euros.


    This is the healthiest professional football club in Europe.


    While Ronan was acting, a team of Jefferson also made efforts in the secondary market, constantly taking in the circulating stocks in the market, and at the same time started negotiations with several small shareholders that they had contacted before, and reached acquisition agreements with many of them.


    By the end of the day, Ronan''s Manchester United shares had reached 9%.


    In the evening, as the spokesperson of Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise, Connie officially disclosed relevant information to the public and issued a takeover offer to Manchester United in the name of Ronan, Tom Cruise and Will Smith!


    The news spread quickly, and there was an uproar on the Internet.


    After the paper media reacted, the whole of Britain and even all of Europe were boiling.


    The acquisition of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich last year caused a sensation. After all, it was a second-rate team. Manchester United is the top giant in Europe and it represents an extraordinary meaning.


    Subsequently, the Manchester United official confirmed to the outside world that some people are indeed making "exploratory contact" with them for the purchase intention.


    The mood of Manchester United fans was instantly ignited, and the League of Shareholders took the lead to declare that Manchester United will not sell, regardless of whether it is in euros or dollars!


    Those conservative and stubborn fans in England are well-known all over the world. The conservative fans of Manchester United organized as quickly as possible and shouted an unusually loud slogan: the battle of blood!


    There are high-profile Manchester United fan leaders who declared that as long as Manchester United fans unite, this will be the same as the failure of the last acquisition of foreign forces: they come, they see, they ultimately failed to conquer.


    More agitated fans began to rally in Manchester Square, further emphasizing the defense of blood, because Manchester United is the last pure and final dignity of English football.


    This is not the most troublesome, the most troublesome is that these diehard fan organizations hold a considerable amount of Manchester United shares.


    Nine percent of the shares are enough to make Ronan this small group the fourth largest shareholder of Manchester United.


    But Ronan is also very clear that it takes an uphill battle to win Manchester United.


    Jefferson, who represented Ronan, had preliminary contacts with the Manchester United club''s Big Three coach Alex Ferguson, CEO Peter Kenyon, and General Manager David Gill.


    Like the intelligence obtained from the previous investigation, the three are not opposed to the change of Manchester United''s equity, but they unanimously demand the stability of the Manchester United club.


    Afterwards, Ronan met Ferguson in person.


    Manchester United is in a period of change in this era. Ferguson is making drastic reforms to Manchester United, completely abandoning British style of play and introducing a large number of technical players.


    Ronan promised him that as long as the acquisition is successful, the transfer fee will not be a problem. In the next five years, he will not take a penny profit from Manchester United, and the club will have enough income for him to introduce his favorite players.


    In an ultra-luxury manor in Chelsea, London, an Arab man in his thirties looked at two assistants, one fat and one thin, with a serious face.


    "The news is confirmed?" Chief Mansour asked.


    The thin man first replied: "Yes, I have confirmed. After analysis of the news from multiple feedbacks, Ronan Anderson has united Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Tom Cruise to acquire the Manchester United club. Before, they did not talk about it. We prepared in secret, so we did not notice them. Now that we are in the light, it is not difficult to collect relevant information."


    The fat man added: "Ronan Anderson and Will Smith are currently staying at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Tom Cruise will take a flight from Los Angeles tomorrow, and will soon meet Ronan Anderson and Will- Smith meets Mansour seems to have seen the young figure of the year again, and sighed lightly: "Ronan Anderson, our old friend. "


    The thin man and the fat man glanced at each other, and they both wisely did not answer the topic.


    Of course they know who Ronan Anderson is! Ronan Anderson once had anything to do with the Abu Dhabi consortium, they also know!


    Mansour quickly got rid of that inexplicable mood and asked, "Are they well-funded?"


    The fat man replied: "Absolutely not as abundant as we are."


    Mansour made a move: "The acquisition of Manchester United started ahead of schedule. You will personally contact the shareholders of Manchester United, and..." He hesitated a little, and quickly made a decision: "Contact Ronan Anderson, I want to see him one side."


    It is best if the other party retreats actively.


    Regarding money, the Abu Dhabi Consortium will not fear anyone, but this matter...

 Chapter 627： English tradition

    Although it has been predicted, the reaction of Manchester United fans is somewhat beyond Ronan''s expectations. In fact, this also shows the conservative and stubbornness of the British.


    It seems that only the British can play soccer.


    This also reminded Ronan of England players. All kinds of emperor stars appeared in an endless stream. As a result, one by one was cheating. The so-called golden generation is actually very few.


    Every time they go to a big game, the British media always named the strongest England team, which they considered to be the super favorite, but they were always killed by their own stars.


    For example, the one from Liverpool, it can be said that England will be pitted in the competition.


    Later, someone said that Liverpool owed him a Premier League champion, but after that shocking kneel, these people were all speechless and even turned into a Premier League champion he owed Liverpool.


    Once in 2015, people looked back and found the so-called golden generation of England, as well as various imperial stars. The most reliable person was David Beckham.


    Manchester United fans strongly opposed it, but the British media responded relatively flatly. It was probably after the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich¡¯s acquisition of Chelsea last year. For foreign capital to enter the Premier League, there are already expectations and preparations.


    No matter how the fans object, the acquisition is advancing rapidly.


    Ronan personally sits in London, Korver and Jefferson¡¯s team split up, staring at their prey coldly, and the ¡®Anderson¡¯ shell company established specifically for this acquisition continues to absorb Manchester United¡¯s shares from the market.


    For many years, Manchester United has been a model of commercial development in the Premier League and even European football. It has inspired countless people to imitate and learn from it. But it is this obvious commercial brand that determines that the club will become some sports speculators. The goal, in a profitable situation, the power of capital is simply pervasive.


    In 1999, under the recommendation of Ferguson, two Irish horse racing tycoons, Manie and McManus, began to acquire Manchester United and soon became the club¡¯s number one shareholder. After the goal was achieved, the two people also showed that the capital was turned. The ruthless side.


    They have gradually contradicted Ferguson, in order to suppress Ferguson''s position in the club and to ensure their own investment, they raised 99 questions, directed at the various questions of Ferguson and Manchester United management, and even the head coach involved in the black gold scandal.


    In fact, just like Hollywood, black gold is a well-known unspoken rule in football circles, and the most direct result of putting these things on the table is that they have become public enemies from fans to clubs to English football.


    As for the authenticity of the black gold rumors, it is obviously not important anymore.


    In fact, Manier and McManus don¡¯t like football at all. The purpose of acquiring Manchester United¡¯s shares is very simple. It is to make money. From becoming a shareholder of Manchester United until now, they have not visited Old Trafford. Minutes of the game.


    Ronan''s secondary market moves frequently, and the Abu Dhabi consortium does not fall behind, and Manchester United''s stock price rises accordingly.


    It was in this situation that Ronan received the news that Chief Mansour wanted to meet him.


    The two met in the drawing room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.


    "I didn''t expect that we would meet again in this situation." Mansour spoke very fluent English, maybe he had practiced and strengthened, and he also had a somewhat authentic London accent: "Ronan, you haven''t changed much. "


    Ronan shook hands with Mansour and said with a smile: "I am very happy to see Mr. Minister again."


    Mansour glanced at Connie, the assistant behind Ronan, and said, "Shall we chat alone?"


    Ronan waved his hand, Connie left the living room, and the fat man who followed Mansour walked out quickly, and solemnly closed the door.


    "When we first met back then, were you just twenty years old?" Mansour seemed particularly calm.


    Ronan smiled and said, "It was 1998, and I was just 20 years old." He could guess the meaning of Mansour''s words, and further said: "I was able to get the support of Mr. Minister at that time. Fortunately, the facts have also proved that Mr. Minister¡¯s support ultimately brought about a win-win situation. Shahai Entertainment got out of bankruptcy and the investment bureau of the Investment Bureau received a corresponding return."


    "Haha..." Mansour laughed: "Yes, a win-win situation."


    He could hear that the other party clearly told him that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invested in Shahai Entertainment, and Shahai Entertainment and Ronan Anderson had already given corresponding investment returns.


    Ronan is very simple: "Sandhai Entertainment has cooperated with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority twice in total, and the return of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is more than 50%. This is definitely the top investment return ratio in Hollywood. "


    Mansour understood that the other party was trying to completely separate the things back then.


    Without waiting for Mansour to speak again, Ronan said: "Shahai Entertainment almost became a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. If I hadn''t insisted on it, there would be no Relativity Entertainment today."


    At that time, both parties were business cooperation with their own purpose. Shahai Entertainment needed funds. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority wanted to open up the publicity in the film industry, and even sought to win Shahai Entertainment.


    There is no need to use these to provoke favors.


    Mansour would not give up on this, and simply said: "Ronan, the Abu Dhabi consortium intends to acquire the Manchester United club."


    Ronan said: "It''s a coincidence that my two friends and I are also planning to acquire Manchester United."


    "You reminded me that the Abu Dhabi consortium can promote itself in both sports and culture." Mansour said calmly: "In these years, the Abu Dhabi consortium has made a lot of achievements, and this time it is very determined."


    Ronan smiled: "Mr. Minister, consider it from another angle. Even if the acquisition is unsuccessful, the Abu Dhabi Consortium has played a certain propaganda effect."


    Mansour shook his head: "Ronan, we are old friends. There is no need for such meaningless competition. You take the initiative to give in. If you need an Abu Dhabi consortium in the future, you can contact me."


    Ronan said: "Thank you Mr. Minister for your kindness, but the acquisition of Manchester United is not my personal act. It also involves two of my friends and partners. They are hard-core fans of Manchester United. The biggest wish in this life is to become this club. As a member of, I can¡¯t break the trust of my friends.¡±


    Hearing this, Mansour knew that the meeting today would be difficult to achieve.


    "The Abu Dhabi consortium will soon join the competition." Mansour said simply: "The price of the Manchester United club will inevitably be pushed up. Ronan, with your financial resources, even if you add Will Smith and Tom Cruise Can you support this acquisition?"


    He specifically reminded: "As far as I know, Relativity Entertainment is not easy in Hollywood nowadays. Several major companies are staring at you. If there is a problem with your capital chain, the consequences..."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "No matter what the consequences, I can bear it."


    This minister only stared at Relativity Entertainment, obviously not knowing that his funds did not come from Relativity Entertainment at all.


    Mansour knows very well that when things are discussed here, they are basically dead, and Ronan has no plans to give in.


    "We were originally partners, and we could even become friends." Mansour said with a heart-to-heart, as if the elders were not obedient younger generations: "But your choice can only make us go further and further. Ronan, this acquisition, In the end, the fight is nothing more than financial resources. Your relativity entertainment is very strong in Hollywood, but when it comes to financial resources..."


    Mansour did not continue, but Ronan understood what he meant.


    The most important thing for Arab oil tycoons is money!


    Ronan said softly, "Mr. Minister, it is not only money that decides this acquisition, otherwise you will not come to see me today."


    If it can be solved by relying solely on money, with the strength of the Abu Dhabi consortium, it can be directly crushed.


    Mansour looked at Ronan with his eyes, as if he knew him better.


    Ronan took the initiative to stand up: "Goodbye." When Mansour stood up, he took the initiative to shake hands: "Mr. Minister, I hope we can still be friends when we meet again."


    Mansour¡¯s face was not inferior to Ronan: "I hope so."


    The two left separately, Chief Mansour''s expression was a bit heavy, Ronan did not look relaxed.


    How can it be easy to face a behemoth like the Abu Dhabi Consortium?


    Ronan''s head kept turning, his thoughts kept rolling, and when he returned to the room, one thought became clearer.


    He immediately called Korver and Jefferson to talk about the situation in the meeting, and then discussed for two hours, gradually turning the idea into a plan.


    To successfully acquire Manchester United, it is necessary to dissolve the shareholder alliance centered on Manchester United fans.


    The entry of the Abu Dhabi consortium into the competition will undoubtedly create many difficulties, but it also brings opportunities.


    Ronan then mobilized professionals from the British branch of Embassy Pictures in charge of publicity and liaison with the media to help Korver and Jefferson continue to take in all possible Manchester United shares and maintain contact with Manchester United''s senior management. People from the British branch of Embassy Pictures opened up media channels. Ronan went to see William again and, in the name of Premier League partner Netflix, deepened his ties with the FA and the Premier League.


    In the afternoon, the British football broke the news again, from the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi consortium publicly announced the acquisition of Manchester United.


    This is not only the explosion of Manchester United fans, but also the employees of British football.


    England star Lineker successively criticized Ronan and the Abu Dhabi consortium''s acquisition, believing that this would lose the tradition of English football and bring a bad atmosphere to the Premier League, and laymen should not arbitrarily intervene in professional football.


    Ronan just smiled when he saw it.


    The tradition of English football?


    Alcoholism, fights, poor professionalism, wives who specialize in teammates and friends, and ¡®European power¡¯ who loses the chain at critical moments. It seems that these are the fine traditions of English football?

 Chapter 628： Prejudice

    In a hotel on the outskirts of Manchester, Jefferson once again saw the Irish horse racing tycoon Manier.


    "Mike and I have close to 30% of Manchester United''s shares. With these, you will take the absolute initiative in the acquisition." Manier represents not only himself, but also his friend and long-time partner Mike Ma Nass: "Manchester United is one of the most valuable football clubs in the world today."


    Jefferson didn''t speak loudly, but he was very powerful: "We are willing to buy at a premium, 150 million pounds, and cash in full."


    Maniye shook his head directly: "You are not the only ones in contact with me. Mr. Jefferson, do you know the price offered by the Abu Dhabi Consortium? The first time they offered me an offer, it was 170 million pounds."


    Jefferson didn''t answer, and instead touched his beard and said, "Abu Dhabi Consortium? Arabs."


    Maniye didn''t understand the meaning of the words for a while, and said: "These Middle Eastern Arab oil tycoons are generous and sincere."


    "Do you really want to sell your shares to the Arabs?" Jefferson asked suddenly: "Mr. Maniye, the Abu Dhabi consortium is controlled by the Arabs!"


    Manie''s face changed slightly: "What do you mean by this?"


    Jefferson put down the hand that touched the beard, and strengthened his tone with gestures: "Did you not see the reaction of the fans? Ronan Anderson, Tom Cruise and Will Smith are the three acquirers from the United States and Britain. The country, the members of the English-speaking area, and the close contacts with the United Kingdom have aroused strong opposition from Manchester United fans, not to mention the Arabs? You should know that those infidels are not welcome in the UK or even in the Western world.


    "This is just business." Manie''s face was not very good.


    Jefferson continued to ask: "Mr. Manier, are you not afraid that Manchester United fans will mail bullets to you? Those fanatical fans can do anything!"


    Manier thought of the various verbal attacks on him and McManus by Manchester United fans in the past two years. Even though his face was thick enough, his face was a little pale at this moment.


    With the acquisition of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich last year, if he sells his shares to people in the Western world, Manchester United fans will be very angry and shouldn''t do anything outrageous.


    But the consequences are unpredictable when sold to the Arabs who are shaped like demons and monsters in the Western world.


    The British football hooligans go crazy and even play their own players. What''s more, he is an Irishman?


    Maniye really has concerns, after all, the Abu Dhabi consortium is an Arab!


    Jefferson was enough and said: "Mr. Manier, Mr. Ronan Anderson, Mr. Tom Cruise and Mr. Will Smith are very sincere, and these three are world celebrities who value image and credibility, and trade with them. , The risk is almost non-existent."


    Manier calculated for a while, and said, "Let''s stop here today. I still need to discuss the specific situation with Mike."


    Jefferson also did not insist: "I am always waiting for your news."


    The news of the acquisition of Manchester United by the Abu Dhabi consortium immediately detonated the entire United Kingdom.


    Unlike the treatment of Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise''s joint acquisition of Manchester United, the media can be described as crazy.


    Although this small group of Ronan is not British, it is not a stranger, especially Will Smith and Tom Cruise, which are very familiar to all British people.


    In the "Manchester Evening News" newspaper, many reporters are preparing to write articles. Before writing, they will briefly exchange views on hot events to determine their ideas and positions.


    Editor-in-Chief Johnson said: "The Manchester United acquisition is a hot topic recently. What do you think?"


    A middle-aged female reporter asked: "Is it your opinion of the American acquirer and the Abu Dhabi consortium?"


    "That''s right." Johnson nodded slightly, in fact, he had already calculated: "According to my understanding, many major shareholders of Manchester United have the intention of selling their shares for cash. Who is more suitable for Manchester United?"


    Another gray-haired reporter said: "It''s best to keep it the same."


    People tend to be conservative when they are old, and always hope that the people and things around them will remain unchanged.


    "This is impossible." The editor in chief of the sports edition saw it more clearly: "The FA is vigorously promoting the further commercialization of the Premier League. It is difficult to support the funds of the British Isles alone. It is imperative to absorb foreign investment like Chelsea."


    The deputy editor-in-chief, who had been silent, suddenly said: "Ronan Anderson is a Hollywood movie entertainment tycoon with financial resources. Will Smith and Tom Cruise are world-renowned superstars and famous. You all know that, Manchester United¡¯s largest shareholder actually doesn¡¯t have much money. Regardless of financial resources, strength, and fame, the three Ronan Anderson far exceed those of Mani¨¨re and McManus. Their ownership of Manchester United is not necessarily a bad thing."


    A young man interjected: "Abu Dhabi Consortium is richer, right?"


    "That''s a consortium of Arabs!" The deputy editor-in-chief snorted coldly. "Do you really believe that the Arabs will buy Manchester United? If Manchester United becomes an Arab club, it won''t take too long. There will be Arabs everywhere in Manchester. People, do you dare to let your family and children take to the streets at will? If there is a terrorist inside, the whole of Manchester will not be peaceful in the future!"


    The middle-aged female reporter echoed: "Arab, it''s terrible!"


    Editor-in-Chief Johnson set the tone: "For the acquisition team of Ronan Anderson, Tom Cruise and Will Smith, we remain neutral. As for the Abu Dhabi consortium, who wants to see Manchester become the backyard of the Arabs? ?"


    The reporters, who had been full of internal conflicts, were surprisingly unanimous this time, shaking their heads almost simultaneously.


    In this era, many countries and regions, although they don''t say anything on the surface, still regard the Arabs as scourges in their hearts.


    The new issue of "Manchester Evening News" highlights the news that the Abu Dhabi consortium intends to acquire Manchester United. Although there is no comment in this news, there is another report next to this news¡ª ¡ªIn the 9/11 incident, the families of some British people who died are still living in grief...


    "Manchester Evening News" is also a big newspaper, more or less implicit, Fleet Street is much more direct.


    Combining a variety of factors, Fleet Street is constantly hyping up on this topic. Newspapers like the "Sun" that have no lower limit on three views simply say that Arabs are not credible.


    The media¡¯s guiding and inciting role has shifted the attention of fans to the Arabs.


    After all, the Arabs are more unacceptable to Manchester United fans than the Americans.


    Even compared with the Arabs, the Americans who know the bottom line seem to be more reassuring.


    For a while, everyone''s attention was attracted by the Abu Dhabi consortium.


    Even the clamoring British football celebrities before, no longer care about Ronan and others, and instead anger the Arabs.


    The famous Bobby Charlton spoke through the "Manchester Evening News" that Manchester United does not need Arab funds.


    The elder Redknapp said that the Premier League is a British-led game, and the Arabs had better not get involved.


    The words of these celebrities undoubtedly gave the Manchester United fan organization a great encouragement. The shareholder league publicly stated that it would not make any transactions with the Arabs.


    In today''s world, there is never a lack of geopolitical protection, not to mention that the target is still the Arabs who have been demonized by the Western world for years.


    British fans are conservative and crazy at the same time.


    Some fans dug up information about the Abu Dhabi consortium and found the address of Chief Mansour, the head of the consortium in the UK.


    Under the guidance of a caring person, a large number of Manchester United fans came to London and began to gather in front of the Mansour chief''s mansion.


    To paraphrase football terms, the Arabs have always played away games, and this away game has deep prejudices from the host to the spectators to the official and so on.


    On the other side, although it is not at home, it can also be considered as most of the home.


    Switching to the Arab world, Mansour has 10,000 ways to win Manchester United and play deadly rivals.


    Mansour stood behind the balcony window, watching more and more fans in the distance, all of whom wore Manchester United jerseys and held various protest tools.


    "The Arabs get out of Britain!"


    "Don''t let your dirty hands stain the sacred football!"


    "Murder! Executioner!"


    "Fuck off, Manchester United does not belong to you!"


    After all, this is a rich area. The police rushed to maintain order, but the fans were still restrained. Apart from holding up various protest signs, there were no other excessive actions.


    It''s just that the slogan is very harsh, stinging the nerves of every Arab in the mansion.


    "Manchester wants football, no terrorist attacks!"


    "The UK should completely ban entry!"


    These protests from Manchester United fans truly reflect the deep prejudice of this country and the people towards Arabs.


    Mansour watched more and more protest slogans, without any expression on his dark face.


    "Do you want to put pressure on Downing Street?" The fat man asked in a low voice, "Let the British government disperse these people?"


    Mansour slowly shook his head: "I thought I would encounter public criticism, but I didn''t expect it to be so seriousHave we ever targeted the British in the UAE?"


    The fat man didn''t say anything, it''s hard to answer such words.


    "I thought before that it takes more than money to buy Manchester United." Mansour is more like talking to himself: "Now it seems that this idea is correct."


    The fat man answered, "I think there may be someone pushing it behind this incident." He glanced at Mansour: "Should I contact the media? Do some public relations?"


    Mansour nodded and said, "Go, turn the direction of public opinion as much as possible."


    The fat man knew it was difficult, but he had to do it no matter how difficult it was.


    There were hundreds of fans gathered outside the mansion. Mansour thought of what he had experienced in the Western world over the years and whispered: The Abu Dhabi consortium has made a hundred points of effort, but it can''t resist one of their bombs!


    Those lunatics only need to detonate a bomb and a long time effort of the Abu Dhabi consortium can be wasted.


    ()

 Chapter 629： Manchester United change ownership

    "went well?"


    In the hotel, Tom Cruise, who had just arrived, saw Ronan and Will Smith, and immediately asked: "I heard that a strong competitor has come."


    Will Smith said in a very exaggerated tone: "A super consortium with assets exceeding trillions."


    Tom Cruise sighed: "In those countries, all dollars are flowing underground."


    Ronan shrugged and said, "A country where oil is cheaper than water, what can be done?"


    "We can''t compare money." Tom Cruise asked: "We can beat the Abu Dhabi consortium."


    Ronan smiled: "Tom, this is Britain, not the Middle East."


    Will Smith said: "The residence of Chief Mansour of the Abu Dhabi Consortium in London is being surrounded by Manchester United fans in protest."


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly: "It seems that you have done a lot of work?"


    Ronan said: "Tomorrow we have arranged an interview with you and Will."


    Will Smith said: "Don''t worry, we can deal with this easily."


    How to win the support of public opinion and how to please the public are the basic skills for celebrities to settle down.


    Tom Cruise added: "I saw David in Los Angeles before I came." Seeing Ronan and Will Smith wondering, he quickly explained: "Just David Beckham, the front of Manchester United Master star."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "You said last time that the Beckhams are going to Los Angeles."


    Will Smith asked curiously: "David Beckham is not at Manchester United?"


    "Last year there was a contradiction with the coach and a transfer." Tom Cruise said simply: "Currently playing in Real Madrid in Spain."


    He said to Ronan: "Do you want David to stand up and say something? He is very influential among Manchester United fans."


    "No." Ronan directly vetoed: "Beckham turned back, although there was a reason for it, but among the die-hard Manchester United fans, he is still a traitor."


    The famous flying boot door turned Beckham and Ferguson''s disciples against each other. Fans originally sympathized with Beckham extensively, but Beckham''s spice wife stirred up trouble and quickly exhausted Beckham''s sympathy points.


    To be honest, whether the players support or not is secondary. Manchester United has one and only one king on the competitive level, and that is Ferguson.


    Now, he has obtained the support of Ferguson.


    Tom Cruise added: "I need to do anything, just say it."


    Ronan waved his hand: "I will watch for the time being, this is not our war."


    With a half-home advantage, Ronan dared to break his hands with the wealthy Abu Dhabi consortium.


    If placed in the social environment five or six years later, he would have retreated without a fight.


    News about the Abu Dhabi consortium and Manchester United quickly spread throughout Europe, attracting more media follow-up reports.


    To Ronan''s surprise, a French journalist of Arab origin brought a divine assist in an article published in the Le Figaro.


    "I don¡¯t understand why the Abu Dhabi consortium¡¯s normal business operations aroused such dissatisfaction from the British? Are the Arabs poor boys who can¡¯t stand up? The so-called adherence to tradition is just that they are jealous and immersed in it. Just an excuse for the past."


    "The British have nothing left but ridiculous traditions."


    "Hey, British, wake up from the glory of the British Empire..."


    This report was like a spark that fell into the huge powder keg of Fleet Street and Manchester United fans and exploded directly.


    The fighting power and slander ability of the British media need not be elaborated. Manchester United fans are passionate, and the fan group that besieged the Mansour mansion has also gone from standing still to protest and becoming uncontrollable.


    Fans started throwing debris at the Mansour Chief¡¯s mansion.


    With the leader, the British football hooligans are not easy to control.


    At the same time, the FA is also under great pressure. Many Manchester United fans came to the FA to petition and demand the FA to intervene.


    Everything is developing in a direction that is not conducive to the Abu Dhabi consortium.


    At the same time, Tom Cruise and Will Smith accepted an exclusive interview and made a series of solemn promises on TV, thanks to the great reputation of the two, and the fact that an Englishman regarded it as bad The extreme nouveau riche set off, Anderson did not say that he started to win the support of some Manchester United fans, but he is no longer so rejected.


    Manchester, a meeting of the main figures of the shareholder alliance.


    "Can you accept Arabs from the Middle East as the owners of the team?"


    Milkins, who has a certain influence in the alliance, yelled: "I can''t accept it! Yes, the Arabs have contacted me and even offered twice the market price for this share in my hand, but I don''t accept it! I rejected them. I don¡¯t allow myself to hand over the Manchester United club to the Arabs!"


    Someone offered four times the market price for the shares in Milkins'' hands, and Milkins would naturally not be moved by the double.


    Milkins is a fan and the owner of a small supermarket. Recently, there has been a problem with the cash flow of the supermarket and he is in urgent need of funds.


    After all, he is a procrastinator. Football can be his belief, but it is not the whole life.


    There was an echo in the huge conference room.


    Another minority shareholder answered: "I heard that some shareholders have hooked up with Arabs. Our shareholder alliance must show our attitude. The current situation is that the majority shareholders want to sell their shares for a good price. Many people have the same idea, and to be honest, I do too."


    The more he speaks, the louder his voice: "As far as I am concerned, instead of selling the shares in my hand to the Arabs, it is better to sell to the Americans. No matter what, they also speak English, Will Smith and Tom Crewe. Si is also trustworthy."


    Milkins echoed: "Now the biggest shareholders of the club are Manier and McManus. In addition to being busy with horse racing, these two people are taking the club¡¯s profits and investing in horses, and even dragging the team behind. , It¡¯s better to substitute."


    Although these words are biased and provocative, they are all facts and have won the approval of most people.


    Watkins, who holds the most shares in the shareholder alliance, just watched and said nothing.


    As an investor, he is far less sensitive than the fans. Manchester United''s shares are a business investment. Of course, whoever pays more is sold to whom.


    There are many people who have the same ideas as him.


    There are more people in the shareholder alliance, and they are no longer as consistent as before...


    This temporary alliance is gradually disintegrating.


    Although the Abu Dhabi consortium is trying to find ways to reverse the situation, the status of Arabs is a natural disadvantage that they cannot get rid of in a short time.


    The frenzied boycott by Manchester United fans and the full firepower of Fleet Street are all developing in a direction that is extremely detrimental to the Abu Dhabi consortium.


    Even Maniyah and McManus temporarily suspended contact with the Abu Dhabi consortium due to huge public opinion pressure.


    The fans saved themselves. The same scene happened to Manchester United a few years ago, but that time was "non-violent and non-cooperative", and this time, the scene has been out of control.


    The FA, which has remained silent, finally spoke out and publicly stated that as the most famous and successful football club in the UK, shareholders should carefully consider the feelings of fans when transferring equity.


    Last time, it was the FA who made the announcement and terminated the bid for Manchester United by News Corp and the Abu Dhabi consortium.


    This time, because of the Premier League environment and the need for commercialization, the FA''s attitude is much softer than the previous one.


    But Ronan''s work was not done in vain. On the advice of his staff, William handed the pot to the British business department.


    Jefferson¡¯s team found the conflicting clauses from the current laws one by one and provided them to the FA. The Department of Industry and Commerce finally stopped the Abu Dhabi consortium¡¯s acquisition of Manchester United on the grounds that it was ¡°against public will¡± Motion.


    Arabs are very rich, but in the period of just over two years after the 9/11 incident, in the context of a severely prejudiced Western background, the rich Arab tyrants could not do whatever they wanted.


    The Abu Dhabi consortium can only withdraw. The stock price of Manchester United, which had risen all the way, has also experienced a small shock. Ronan took the opportunity to take advantage of the shares in the secondary market.


    Subsequently, Jefferson quickly secured Watkins, a well-known director of Manchester United and an important member of the shareholder alliance.


    In this way, the Anderson Company, which acquired the shell, already has 24% of Manchester United shares. If Manie and McManus are taken, the shares will exceed 50%.


    According to the relevant laws of the United Kingdom, those who obtain more than half of the shares of a company can amend the company''s charter and even have the power to dissolve the board of directors.


    While Ronan adjusted his momentum to gain shares in Manchester United, Tom Cruise and Will Smith continued to make high-profile appearances, doing everything possible to win the recognition of Manchester United fans.


    Using the Abu Dhabi consortium to go to thunder strategy has obviously played a role. After having an extremely repulsive and terrible potential acquirer, Manchester United fans no longer reject the acquisition group that speaks English and has two public figures guarantees as before. .


    On the other hand, Jefferson¡¯s negotiations with Manie and McManus have also made progress. After the Abu Dhabi consortium was forcibly retired Anderson acquired the hands of the two for 170 million pounds Nearly 30% of Manchester United shares.


    At this point, Anderson has completed the holding of Manchester United, plus other income, the holding immediately rose to an absolute advantage of 61%.


    At this stage, the Manchester United club has changed hands.


    Subsequently, Korver and Jefferson, on behalf of Anderson, filed a formal general takeover application with the London Stock Exchange.


    The other major shareholder of Manchester United, the Scottish mining giant Dobson decided to "follow the trend" and sell 6% of Manchester United''s shares to Anderson.


    By the time Ronan and the three left London in early June, Anderson''s Manchester United shares were already close to 75%.


    But there is still a lot of work to be done if Manchester United delist and become a privatized club.


    According to the relevant British business regulations, as long as the holding reaches 90%, all shares of Manchester United can be forced to buy out, thereby realizing the privatization of the club.

 Chapter 630： Not normal

    Entering June, the weather became hotter and hotter. As Tom Cruise stayed in Europe to investigate the location of "Disc 3", Will Smith went to France for a secret date, and Ronan returned to Los Angeles from London alone.


    It happened to be the weekend when he came back, and he took a two-day break.


    On the small golf course of the manor, Ronan gently swung his putter, and the white ball rolled quickly along the green lawn, leaving a shallow indentation and falling into the hole.


    "Twenty feet, a hole in one!" Ronan was very satisfied, and said to the butler behind Nikia: "Is this level good enough?"


    Nikia smiled, did not speak, took the club in Ronan''s hand and gave a towel.


    Ronan wiped his sweat and said, "Are there any amateur golf tournaments in Los Angeles or California?"


    Nikia thought for a while and replied, "It seems there is, do I need to collect this information?"


    Ronan changed a point and placed the small white ball on the lawn, and Nikia who followed immediately handed over the club.


    "Collect it." Ronan took the club and put up the batting position, and said, "At the same time, pass it to Tom and Will."


    Speaking of this, Ronan suddenly remembered the special golf event he had agreed with Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Jeff Katzenberg.


    Unfortunately, for some reasons, this special event can only be postponed or cancelled indefinitely.


    Ronan swung his putter and the golf ball once again steadily landed on the hole.


    The sun gradually climbed higher and the sun became stronger. Ronan put away his club, took a towel from Nikia and wiped his sweat, and said, "Come here today."


    In the past two years, Ronan''s golf skills are obviously good. Unlike other sports, golf is often used in business and can be said to be a veritable social sport.


    Back at the villa, after checking the time, Ronan took a shower, returned to the living room, and asked Nikia: "Are there any strangers often appearing recently?"


    Nikia replied: "After you left Los Angeles, those people disappeared for a while, but they seemed to have been there twice."


    Ronan nodded slightly and motioned for Nikia to continue speaking.


    Nikia said: "Since last time, we have strengthened security, especially the number of hidden surveillance, and basically achieved no blind spots around the manor. A security officer discovered that the people who came these two times were the same, and they were all directed at one. Target, but weird, they both hovered near the handshaking base station not far from the manor."


    Ronan frowned: "Handshaking base station?"


    Nikia explained: "It is to control the telephone handshaking base station near Beverly Park."


    "The AT&T staff?" Ronan asked.


    The telephone service provided here is the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, also known as AT&T.


    "Although they are wearing AT&T tooling, they don¡¯t look like it." Nikia added: "I¡¯ve seen AT&T staff many times in the past two years. The staff in charge of Beverly Hills is very fixed. I have Impressions. The two faces are unfamiliar and they have been observing most of the time."


    Ronan nodded. Hearing what Nikia said, this thing always seemed a bit weird, but for a while, he couldn''t tell what was wrong.


    Nikia''s words did not stop: "It is estimated that the two people did not expect that not only did we secretly hide a large number of high-coverage surveillance, we could also take pictures of such far away."


    Ronan thought carefully for a while, and said, "Call Vinci here."


    Nikia pressed the intercom in the living room and briefly said a few words. Vinci rushed over. The three exchanged what they had learned. Ronan said, "Finch, you make people pay more attention to the outside of the manor. There is also the situation behind me, even if you find out, don''t act rashly. I think what Nikia found is not normal."


    Vinci said: "I understand that I have already contacted several experienced players. They will alternately follow us to observe the relevant situation. On the manor side, the monitoring system we have secretly deployed can achieve 9%. The coverage of more than fifteenth, ordinary people would never expect that we made such preparations."


    Ronan looked at Nikia again: "In the manor, you have to pay more attention, especially the temporary workers and new staff."


    Nikia said: "I suggest not to recruit new staff for a short time."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    For example, Vinci and Nikia are both personally employed by Ronan and have served him for many years. Not only are they well paid, they also have strict work contracts, which are worthy of trust.


    These anomalies themselves were also discovered by the Security Department and Nikia under the charge of Vinci.


    If he is a celebrity or a famous director, Ronan will not be surprised if there are suddenly more people around him. The problem is that he is a producer and the owner of a film company. The public will not be particularly interested in such a behind-the-scenes career, nor is entertainment media Maybe staring at him for a long time.


    If those people are paparazzi, what news do you want to dig from him? If it''s not a paparazzi, what do you want?


    Ronan stood up and walked to the window, looking at the green lawn in the front hall. Across the lawn is a lush grove. Through the gaps of the trees, you can vaguely see the high wall.


    This fence and the woods planted with tall trees completely blocked the possibility of peeping outside.


    AT&T? Unfamiliar faces in AT&T tooling? View the phone handshaking base station?


    These three questions converged in his mind, Ronan was surprised, and then thought of the key-the phone!


    Correct! It''s the phone!


    Ronan took a deep breath, his heart grew cold, his calm face gradually became serious.


    Where is the lower limit of entertainment media? What dare the craziest entertainment media do?


    Perhaps most people think that no matter how crazy paparazzi and entertainment reporters are, they will not easily touch the red line of the law, especially when it comes to treating the rich and famous.


    But Ronan remembered an event that had happened. There were some crazy guys whose craziness definitely exceeded everyone''s imagination.


    Compared with the famous old-brand rich, it seems that he, a newly emerging young billionaire, is not very deterrent.


    Ronan didn''t think much, called Vinci and Nikia, and exhorted them in detail.


    Vinci nodded: "Don''t worry, as long as we are willing to invest, the latest technology can be obtained."


    Nikia said: "I will organize a manpower to clean up the manor completely without dead ends."


    Ronan put his mind at ease for the time being, hoping that the guess was wrong.


    But he is a man whose psychological age is far older than his appearance, has experienced the trough of life, has seen the beauty of society, and has seen the darkness of human nature. He knows that when facing certain situations, he should look at it with the darkest eyes. Not everything is considered for the good.


    The former will make people fully prepared, but the latter will make people bumpy.


    Adults can remain naive, but naive is not used to face difficulties.


    Ronan paid great attention to his own security, and even privacy, and specifically called the accountant and allocated $1 million to Vinci''s technical preparation.


    You can even add a budget at any time.


    In case his guess is true, the investment is worth it.


    When you are prepared and prepared, you can face a secret attack and have room for counterattack.


    Ronan waited for time and technology to verify. The guess was wrong, and he could take this opportunity to complete the upgrade of the security forces around him; if it is true, it is best to plan how to counterattack without the other party''s knowledge.


    For this kind of thing, although it is only a guess and I don''t know who is on the other side, Ronan knows very well that if he does not move, he will give a fatal blow!


    After discussing with Vinci and Nikia for nearly half a morning, Ronan asked the two to work on their own. After lunch, he went to the huge vault under the villa and opened the vault insurance comparable to the Los Angeles branch of Bank of America. The door, walked in.


    There are many secrets unique to Ronan, such as notebooks that used to record thoughts, such as some video tapes.


    Computer technology is changing with each passing day. As a top master who has watched a lot of video tapes, Ronan understands the huge risks of certain things connected to the Internet, so all the video tapes here are independent and physically isolated from the Internet.


    Like storing it in the Internet space or the equipment provided by other network service providers, it is definitely a brain-dead behavior, almost telling hackers: hurry up and steal, I have good things that can cause a sensation in the whole network.


    Ronan scanned the videotapes. As long as there are no special circumstances, these videotapes will stay in the vault forever, and there will never be time to see the sun again.


    These will not appear in front of anyone and will not threaten anyone unless someone actively threatens Ronan.


    In those crazy times, some women bite like crazy, Ronan also reserved an insurance.


    No one can guarantee that someone will go crazy and charge him a crime indiscriminately.


    It now appears that any transaction Ronan makes is a reward for paying, which is absolutely fair, but things like people''s hearts are too easy to change...


    Thinking of the Mi Rabbits who will inevitably appear in the future, Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head. Overcorrecting this kind of thing is not a patent on the other side of the Pacific.


    Ronan hopes that these videotapes will never be used.


    After all, hello, my hello, everyone, is really good.


    Perhaps in the era of the rise of Mi Rabbits, with Ronan''s identity, status, fame and assets, anyone with a bit of a brain will not speak nonsense.


    After exiting the underground vault, the thick vault door slowly closed, completely isolating the space inside. Ronan turned and left, instead of taking the elevator, he entered the wine cellar through a corridor, selected a bottle of wine, and returned with him. layer.


    "Sir." Nikia reminded: "Director Uvi-Bauer just called you."


    Ronan nodded, picked up the phone and dialed back, and the voice of Brother Bao soon rang: "Ronan! Ronan! Let me tell you the news that Blizzard''s online game has been tested, called "World of Warcraft"! "

 Chapter 631： Comply with social development

    Regarding the relationship between Brother Bao and Blizzard Entertainment, now it has been two days and two nights that I can''t finish talking. In short, it is very subtle, perhaps love and hate are entangled.


    Otherwise, Uvi-Bauer will not easily get the client and a batch of accounts from Blizzard.


    Ronan took a rest and asked for one by the way.


    According to Uvi Bauer, this is a closed beta account set up by Blizzard Entertainment for his Hollywood director.


    On Sunday, Ronan finished processing the mail, installed the client, and logged into this famous game, ready to see the epic plot of the game.


    There is a sentence in Master Jin''s "The Deer and Ding Ji": I don''t know Chen Jinnan in my life, even calling it a hero is in vain.


    Once, on the Internet on the other side of the Pacific, there was a saying that described the online game industry: if you didn''t play "World of Warcraft" in your life, you said that players would be in vain.


    Perhaps "World of Warcraft" on the other side of the Pacific is not comparable to the craziest stage of "Legend", but the life cycle of "World of Warcraft" is extremely long, and it has brought a huge influence over time, plus even more worldwide. The wide spread can definitely be called a milestone in the online game industry.


    This is an online game developed from the continuation of "Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne". The entire game world background continues the epic legendary stories in this series of games. The vast historical river interprets many magnificent wars and cultivates Many heroes admired by thousands of people.


    In a few years, "World of Warcraft" is more than just a game...


    Krypton golden dog''s eye.


    Frostmourne, fire of joy.


    Orcs are never slaves unless they provide food and shelter.


    Lordaeron''s first filial son, Kul Tiras''s first filial daughter.


    This game gave birth to too many stalks, and even directly affected Internet popular culture.


    Ronan opened the client and connected to the packaging and testing server. From the first time he entered the game, the first intimate contact, the charm of "World of Warcraft" has begun to show, and the shocking CG title makes people hardly believe that this is a game. , The top CG special effects produced by Hollywood''s first-line production are no more than that.


    Therefore, someone once said that Blizzard is CG Limited.


    Ronan entered the game, chose the night elf, and established a Rogue account. After logging in, he tried it out. It was probably due to a closed beta. The number of players on the same map is limited. The game is very smooth and the operation is relatively simple and easy. Get started.


    Unfortunately, none of those famous heroes have been seen.


    After doing a few tasks and successfully reaching level 5, he went to the skill trainer to learn some skills, and Ronan''s patience began to disappear.


    Once on the other side of the Pacific, he also came into contact with "Warcraft" and "World of Warcraft" games, but because of impatientness, his interest quickly disappeared, and eventually he gave up the game without persisting for long.


    Compared to games, Ronan was more interested in the background story of games.


    The background of Warcraft is an epic made by many heroes.


    There are too many heroes, too many sacrifices, and it is touching.


    Although in the end, Blizzard began to engage in various whitewashing, book-eating and plot killings for commercial interests, many CGs still give people a strong epic feel.


    Ronan was disgusted with upgrading and killing monsters. After level 5, he patiently disappeared. Looking at the sign, he ran all the way from Shadow Valley into Darnassus, and turned into the Moon Temple in a daze. On the second floor platform, he saw " The famous female hero Tyrande in Warcraft 3-Yufeng.


    Suddenly, Ronan thought of something, controlling the little thief into a sneaking state, came to Tyrande, and activated the search skill he had just learned.


    "Invalid target!"


    The prompt appears.


    Ronan couldn''t help scratching his head. Originally, he wanted to verify, and found that characters from the same camp cannot steal.


    Is it necessary to establish a tribal thief role, and then come to Darnassus to steal "Tyrande''s dried banana"?


    The poor 10,000-year-old fairy, married to a man who can only sleep with his head...


    After seeing Tyrande, and unable to verify the "dried banana", Ronan temporarily lost interest and simply exited the interface and went to see the general history of Warcraft.


    Blizzard¡¯s background story for Warcraft is quite predictable. According to Hollywood film adaptations, it is actually quite adaptable.


    The biggest problem comes from two aspects: the success rate of game adaptation movies is too low, and the magical epic type is the type that Hollywood is very easy to hit the street.


    Ronan still patiently read the general history of Warcraft in this era. After all, Blizzard has not yet started to eat books, and many stories are different from what will be seen in the future.


    For example, regarding the battle between Orgrim and Lothar, it was not a heroic battle that shook the world, but a despicable sneak attack. Orgrim attacked and besieged Lothar while negotiating with Lothar...


    In the style of Blizzard, it is trivial to eat for commercial gain.


    In any case, Blizzard Entertainment is a commercial company after all.


    In the distant past, at the beginning of the cataclysm period, Blizzard slapped his tough cheeks, not caring about blushing and pain. Although Blizzard didn''t feel anything, it made the player feel very painful.


    Blizzard¡¯s book-eating behavior is gradually destroying the already perfect World of Warcraft view. The success of World of Warcraft itself cannot be separated from the endorsement of the Warcraft Trilogy, and Blizzard has already used its early love in World of Warcraft. How can you continue to advance the game plot without eating books?


    If one day, Arthas and Sargeras are coming back together and Elune becomes the evil villain, don''t be surprised at all.


    After reading the general history, Ronan hung up a phone call to Uvi Bauer, giving him time to continue to harass Blizzard and later adapt the copyright, especially if he has the IP adaptation rights for many fans, the value will continue to rise. If you can use it It is best to get the copyright of the adaptation by conventional means.


    Of course, if he can really get the copyright of the adaptation, Ronan will be temporarily in his hands, waiting for a long time, and finally waiting for the day when "World of Warcraft" is getting depressed and living in the memory of countless people.


    In this way, the emotional effect can be maximized.


    If it doesn''t work, you can also find a catcher, because the copyright is also constantly rising in value.


    In addition, Ronan also confessed one thing, asking Uvi Bauer to contact Blizzard Entertainment to see if he could directly adjust the level of that game character to the full level.


    Upgrade Daguai or something, the most annoying.


    But Uvi Bauer said it is difficult, even if it is a closed beta version, Blizzard will not do such things that seriously disrupt balance at will.


    Ronan thought for a while, and simply called Nikia, pointed to the computer screen and said: "When it''s okay, play this game and upgrade for me."


    Regarding the fake AT&T employees, Fincher is basically responsible, and in addition to strengthening security, Ronan asked for direction tracking without disturbing the other party.


    It was never his style to defend and not counterattack.


    Nikia took a look, nodded and replied: "Okay." She added: "I haven''t played computer games, it may be very slow."


    The housekeeper took this as Ronan''s job.


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s okay, just play around."


    This is looking for a power leveling, it seems that the previous "World of Warcraft" has supported a large number of power leveling or gold studios.


    At that time, there was a classmate who exchanged gold coins in this game after graduation, and then sold the gold coins into soft sister coins through the website platform. At the same time, he found a group of people to play gold in the US service. He bought it in the provincial capital just two years after graduation. Having a house, it can be said that among the graduates of that year, they have a relatively good financial path to enter the initial stage of society.


    It is a pity that both the official and Blizzard''s blows came, and they fell on gambling.


    After Nikia left, Ronan sat in front of the computer thinking wildly, if he had not come to Los Angeles, but had landed on the opposite shore of the Pacific in 2004 or 2005, and clinked poorly, it would seem to have passed "World of Warcraft". Can also make money.


    If you don''t have the capital to sell gold coins, you can go to a newly opened server to train a hunter, and you don''t need any good equipment. As long as you can resist vomiting, the perfect tribute can make a lot of small money.


    If you are lucky, if you have a few more Dragon Slaying Guidelines, you may be able to earn tens of thousands a month.


    The poor must find a way to get start-up capital.


    Of course, this work can only be done for a short period of time, once the official eye, the title is inevitable.


    If you have some strength, you can make a lot of money by setting up a goldsmithing studio in the US service, depending on the exchange rate difference.


    When the classmate who lost in gambling was still in high profile, invited Ronan, who was running business at the time, to have dinner and talked about this topic. It seems that the US service studio has hundreds of thousands of dollars in monthly income. Still US dollars.


    As for true and false? Ronan, who was abandoning the pit right after he finished the monster because he hated upgrading and killing monsters, didn''t know much.


    Went out for a round at noon, and returned in the afternoon to consume some of his vigorous energy in the fitness room. Ronan played games for another hour, completely becoming a teenager with internet addiction.


    Playing games is very tiring. When Ronan left the entertainment room, he even felt a little top-heavy. Fortunately, he experienced a crazier era of smartphones, but he would not become addicted to such a game.


    "World of Warcraft" has been closed and tested, which means it will be officially launched soon. Around this game, many additional industries have emerged, and those large and small game studios are just a part of it.


    In another part, with the help of "World of Warcraft", the entire industry reached its peak.


    Calculating the time, Professor Yang on the other side of the Pacific should have already appeared, right? In addition to electric shocks, there seems to be runaway therapy.


    In addition to the negatives of these things, there is actually another side-pity the parents of the world.


    Later on Internet addiction has rarely been mentioned again, because the era of Internet addiction for all has arrived, and people who bow their heads can be seen everywhere.


    Leaving the Internet, many times can''t even take care of basic life...


    Society is always developing.


    Ronan always thinks about how to adapt to the development of society, not against social development.


    In the Internet information age, the best opportunity for relativity entertainment.


    It is at this time of rapid development and change that Relativity Entertainment can break through the chase and block of traditional forces and truly develop.


    Entering the new week, the North American film market continues to have hot summer screenings. The premiere of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" produced and released by Warner Bros. has hit a big hit. The first weekend three days in North America earned $93.68 million and continued. The success and glory of the series.


    Relativity Entertainment has also launched a new film, a typical summer comedy "The Wedding Proud".

 Chapter 632： Hollywoods golden myth

    After the Memorial Day holiday, although in the next few weekends, the top commercial productions with huge investment are not crowded together like in May, many second-tier commercial productions are released together, and I want to become a big player in the crowded summer. That **** horse.


    On the first weekend of June, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" dominates the world, and second-line producers will not run stupidly to touch the little wizard.


    Therefore, starting from the second weekend, second-tier commercial producers have swarmed almost like crazy to grab the market and audience.


    "Wedding Proud", which was invested and produced by Shahai Entertainment and released by Embassy Pictures, was selected to be released this weekend.


    This comedy is a project attracted by Ronan''s good reputation. The production budget is only 30 million U.S. dollars. The second male in the crew is Bradley Cooper, who will be popular in the future.


    It is precisely because of the Bradley-Cooper relationship that Shahai Entertainment has completed the "Hangover" script and related copyright registration under the promotion of Ronan.


    Comedy has always had a market in North America, and it is also a type that often appears in small blogs and big ones.


    However, "The Wedding Proud" with a production cost of $30 million is naturally not as deterrent as "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" for other films.


    And this weekend, the hottest and most expensive one is not "Wedding Proud".


    Walt Disney launched one of the most heavyweight films this year, with a public production cost of 110 million U.S. dollars. "Around the Earth in Eighty Days" starring Steve Cogan and Jack Chen, was also selected here. weekend.


    The heavyweight IP "Garfield" was adapted from 20th Century Fox into a live-action movie with an investment of up to 50 million US dollars.


    In addition, Universal Pictures and its old partner Van Diesel once again ganged up and launched the atypical science fiction movie "Interstellar Legend 2", which is said to cost 30 million US dollars.


    "Eighty Days Globe Earth", "Wedding Prouds", "Interstellar Legend 2" and "Garfield" constitute the first group of films to be released on the second weekend of June.


    Next weekend, second-line productions will also get together, such as "Crazy Dodgeball" by Paramount Pictures, "Happy Terminal" by DreamWorks, "Notebook of Love" by New Line Pictures, "Napoleon" by Fox Searchlight and so on.


    Later, there were also mid-scale films such as "Miss So White", "Spy Net", "Copying My Wife", "Princess Diaries 2", and "Return to New Jersey".


    In the absence of top commercial productions to suppress the scenes, the North American film market in mid-June looked extremely chaotic. Many films with a production cost of more than US$25 million and less than US$100 million were like a meat grinder. Strangled in just a few weekends.


    This situation will continue until the end of June, because one weekend before the Independence Day holiday, "Spider-Man 2" will be released globally, ending the chaotic competition of many medium-scale films.


    Generally speaking, there are no top big productions for three consecutive weekends. The demand for summer files is here. Among the many medium-scale movies, at least one or two box office movies will appear.


    Who can be the winner?


    Van Diesel, a bald head, is very confident. In an interview with the media, he said directly: ""Interstellar Legends 2" is a science fiction film, an adventure film, a fantasy film, and a horror film! The character I played in has a depth of character Very rare in similar movies. I believe in the charm of the actor Riddick. This guy is cool. He doesn''t follow the rules. He is a character who can attract the audience. This will bring success to the film!"


    Through the media, Van Diesel showed his super self-confidence as always: "The investment of "Star Legend 2" in the films released this week is not the highest, but the box office must be the best, because the actor is Riddick!"


    This bald head once did have the capital of self-confidence. Now it is also a role that has risen sharply in Hollywood. Now it is also regarded as a male star with a certain appeal in the second line.


    The publicity of "Garfield" is done step by step. As an animated character whose reputation has spread all over the world, it really doesn''t need too many novel publicity methods.


    Among the films released this weekend, "Around the World in Eighty Days", which has the largest investment, is very low-key. The publicity is neither intensively bombarded nor novel. Professionals like Ronan basically don¡¯t need special analysis. It can be seen that Walt Disney''s publicity and distribution resources invested in this film are quite limited.


    The production cost of the film lies here, but the investment in publicity and distribution is limited. There is only one possibility-Walt Disney''s internally looked down upon the market prospects of "Around the World in Eighty Days".


    This is the third time the same name has appeared on the screen after 1956 and 1983.


    Unlike the previous two films, the male number one in this newly modified "Around the World in Eighty Days" is actually Jack Chen, whose score far exceeds Steve Coogan.


    Two consecutive "Rush Hour" hits at the box office, even if Jack Chen is only the second male number among them, he has reached the threshold of 20 million clubs.


    This "Eighty Days Globe Earth" also allowed Jack-Chen''s remuneration to cross the 20 million dollar mark in one fell swoop and officially became a member of Hollywood''s 20 million dollar club.


    In order to invite Jack Chen, Walt Disney and its partners even signed a stepped box office sharing clause with Jack Chen in addition to the $20 million salary.


    Ronan is not able to understand the specific proportion of the share.


    In terms of business alone, Jack Chen has reached the highest level among Oriental film practitioners in Hollywood.


    If "Around the World in Eighty Days" succeeds, Jack Chen may even become a legend.


    The adventure story of the myth and fable version, the entanglement of wit, the pleasing oriental kung fu, and the character performance of the lonely hero, looks very selling.


    But the film has not been released yet, and Walt Disney has shrunk it first in terms of promotion and distribution.


    Compared with these three competitors in the same period, Embassy Pictures¡¯ ¡°Wedding Proud¡± is seriously lacking in selling points. There are no big stars and no well-known directors. Because of the relationship between the two, the crew cannot concoct eye-catching gossip. news.


    Not a well-known person, no one pays attention to gossip gossip.


    However, under the influence of Ronan''s subtle influence for many years, Embassy Pictures dared to take a shot in the publicity, and after earning Ronan''s default permission, he did not hesitate to push his boss to the forefront of the film publicity.


    From the beginning of the pre-screening promotion, "The Wedding Proud Guy" has played the golden sign of "Ronan Anderson Producer".


    Inside Hollywood, Ronan is also a recognized gold medal producer.


    Like Jerry Bruckheimer, his reputation in this area has gradually affected the audience.


    As the release of the film is getting closer, related publicity and hype are also constantly exerting force.


    The most influential "Premier" magazine among movie fans uses Ronan as the cover character of the latest issue.


    "Hollywood ace producer-Ronan Anderson!"


    On the cover, below the picture of Ronan holding his chest, is such a striking line of text.


    This will not cause any controversy. "Premier" magazine also attached an article to the cover character of Ronan on the inside page.


    "Ronan Anderson is one of the top producers in Hollywood. This young man once studied at the Film School of the University of Southern California. Because his family accidentally took over the film production company of his father Anderson, Shahai Entertainment, he replaced Shahai Entertainment from A small company that can only shoot video tapes has developed into today''s Relativity Entertainment Group."


    "Almost all of the movies he made are popular movies. In the summer, at any time, he can attack the city and make a great contribution."


    "The responsibility of the producer is to choose a good subject, raise funds, find a good director and suitable actors, and then the director will complete the film."


    "Ronan is a producer of commercial blockbusters. Almost all of his films are hits, and "The Wedding Proud" will also be one of them."


    At the same time, the propaganda department of the Embassy Film Industry is also on the Internet.


    "Hollywood''s golden myth-Ronan Anderson''s production achievements!"


    "Since Hollywood established the producer system in 1931, it has rapidly created a batch of box office myths created on the Hollywood commercial assembly line by virtue of its fine division of work, producer monopoly and star system."


    "As one of the outstanding representatives of contemporary Hollywood producers, Ronan Anderson has produced and produced many commercial films with outstanding box office performances. He enjoys a high reputation and influence in Hollywood, such as "The Bourne" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". "Both have achieved great commercial success."


    "These box office masterpieces not only allowed Ronan Anderson to earn huge commercial wealth, but also established his top position in Hollywood. Now this top producer is coming again with his new work "The Wedding Proud Guy"..."


    Ronan never thought of being a rich man hiding behind the scenes The industry and North American social environment, as well as the degree of media development, also determine this impossible.


    When the need arises, Ronan doesn''t mind letting the company push himself to the present, and uses his influence to promote his films.


    Compared to Steve Jobs, he is actually far behind in this respect.


    In order to promote the "Wedding Proud", which lacks publicity, embassy film has launched an endless stream of soft articles and advertisements code-named "Ronan".


    "Speaking of Ronan Anderson''s name, what did you think of first?"


    "The media often used to describe his rhetoric "gold medal producer" and "ace creator", the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, "The Bourne Shadows" series, the "Human Removal Project" series, and "Reaper" produced by him. A large number of well-known masterpieces from the audience, such as the "Law" series, "Fatal Bend" series, "Underworld" series, and "Resident Evil" series, as well as the upcoming "Wedding Proud", and Hollywood¡¯s youngest billionaire Millionaire?"


    "There is no doubt that Ronan Anderson is already the winner of Hollywood in life..."

 Chapter 633： Bullish

    On Tuesday, the premiere of "Around the World in Eighty Days" was held at the Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles, but the production of this film invested as much as 110 million US dollars, and the premiere was somewhat shabby.


    Jack Chen walked slowly toward the theater after accepting the interview, and the agent followed from behind.


    "The investment in this film is also more than 100 million US dollars." Jack Chen is very dissatisfied: "What exactly does Disney want to do?"


    The agent whispered: "Disney is not optimistic about the film in five rounds of internal screenings. Due to the low internal rating, in terms of publicity, the chairman of Disney, Michael Eisner, who advocated the promotion of this project, was met by other people within Disney. The blame of a force."


    Jack-Chen changed to Cantonese: "These shit..."


    I thought that what Disney had thrown out was a piece of cake, but now I can see that this is clearly a pit.


    Cooperating with this kind of internally unstable company is really a shame!


    Jack-Chen sighed helplessly, knowing that his situation in Hollywood is about to take a turn for the worse.


    On the platform on the second floor of the premiere theater, the elderly Roy Disney watched the crowded and lively premiere and found the live-action production director Tony Close.


    In recent years, Disney has rarely seen outstanding movies.


    Roy Disney believes that this has something to do with Michael Eisner''s nepotism. Since Tony Close took the top position in Disney''s live-action production department in 2000, the performance of the live-action production department has been appalling.


    Originally, Disney had partners like Jerry Bruckheimer, but Jerry Bruckheimer could not save Disney¡¯s live-action movies.


    From 2000 to the present, if you look carefully, any Disney staff should feel sad.


    Since Disney entered the new century, the most profitable movie produced by this film turned out to be "The Princess Diary"...


    Tony Close is just a mediocre!


    Of course, Roy Disney will not know that the most successful live-action movie since Disney''s new century does not belong to them anymore.


    Someone came over.


    Roy Disney didn''t look back and asked: "Patrick, is Michael Eisner here?"


    "No." Patrick Disney said: "I got the exact news that Michael Eisner will not come."


    Roy Disney nodded slowly and said, "I am not responsible for the projects I promote!"


    Patrick Disney answered: "Father, we should hold him accountable."


    Roy Disney waved his hand: "Not yet time."


    Patrick Disney added: "If this continues, Disney''s film department will be over."


    "No." Roy-Disney sees it more clearly: "Disney still has the foundation, we can only wait for the most suitable opportunity."


    Although Patrick Disney is not too young, he doesn''t have the composure of Roy Disney, and said anxiously: "The last two boards of directors, we have three key positions in the staff, were replaced by Michael Eisner..."


    Roy Disney waved his hand again: "We are at a disadvantage. Temporary patience is necessary. Now Disney''s performance is not good. The stronger Michael Eisner, the more dissatisfied shareholders will be. As long as the timing is right, we can push behind. A handful."


    "I understand, father, I understand all of these." Patrick-Disney said: "But Disney is our Disney after all."


    Roy Disney slowly said: "Disney is no longer our Disney. Only in this way can it become the Disney we control."


    Patrick-Disney was silent.


    Roy Disney said: "Of course we can''t let Disney collapse. You are now the head of the DVD distribution department. According to my plan, launch the platinum version of the plan, and make some achievements for shareholders to see."


    Patrick Disney responded: "I will work hard."


    Roy Disney sighed slightly. Disney has been doing its best for the past few years.


    The so-called platinum version plan is also a plan to eat the money. The DVD department will select ten classic animation films including "The Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid" to enter the platinum collection plan. A new collector''s edition DVD is released.


    In order to attract customers, this series of DVDs will be released for a limited time and will be out of print after the deadline.


    Of course, only this version is out of print. It is not difficult to release the gold version or other versions of DVD in the future.


    Patrick Disney asked again: "Around the World in Eighty Days, shall we let it go?"


    Roy Disney said: "Now that the box office of the film has not come out, all predictions are not the final result. I will wait until the box office comes out." He cast his eyes to the outside of the theater again: "Tony Close promoted "King Arthur". The response is not good?"


    "Yes." Patrick Disney said.


    Roy Disney turned around, walked towards the exit on the second floor, waited for Patrick Disney to follow up, and said, "Be patient, "King Arthur" has a higher investment."


    Patrick Disney understands that with Michael Eisner, a piece of "Around the World in Eighty Days" may not be able to do Tony Kross, but what about a higher investment of "King Arthur"?


    However, he also has doubts. "King Arthur" is the work of Jerry Bruckheimer. Could Jerry Bruckheimer also miss the big production?


    The premiere of "Interstellar Legend" was placed on the second day of "Around the World in Eighty Days".


    Van Diesel was the most watched person at the premiere.


    The bald star''s super self-confidence, as well as the shit-like style, gradually spread in Hollywood.


    "This weekend, four large-scale painting movies." The agent sat with him in the theater, a little worried: ""Around the Earth in Eighty Days", Disney has given up, the most competitive are "Garfield" and "The Wedding Proud""


    Van Diesel has served as a producer in "Interstellar Legends" and "Xtreme Agents". He has opened his horizons and has considerable producer skills. He said: "You are not right! "Garfield" There is not much overlap with the audience of "Interstellar Legends". On the contrary, larger comedies have the same audience. Our competitor is actually only "The Wedding Proud"."


    The agent is obviously lacking in confidence: "The producer of "The Wedding Pride" is Ronan Anderson!"


    Van Diesel has a fascinating self-confidence: "Hehe...The producer of "Interstellar Legend" is still Van Diesel!"


    This is totally funny when others say it, but it fits Van Diesel''s character very well.


    The agent was speechless and could only remind: "How did Ronan Anderson''s audition of Shahai Entertainment invite you to consider?"


    "Did they contact you again?" Van Diesel asked.


    The agent nodded: "Call me once."


    "Want me to return to "Fast and Furious", it seems that they also know that they can''t play without Dominic Torreto." Van Diesel''s bullishness almost broke through the roof of the theater: "You reply to them, Let me return to the "Fast and Furious" series, but I have the conditions. First, I do not accept the audition, I am the absolute protagonist, how can it be auditioned? Second, the plot direction must listen to my suggestions! Third, I ask to act The producer, the real producer after Ronan Anderson! Fourth, I need to bring money into the group."


    The agent is not surprised, because Van Diesel did just that in the last two "Xtreme Agents" and "Interstellar Legends."


    "Okay." The agent answered.


    Van Diesel suddenly said: "Wait for a few days, and then I will reply next week." He looked at the big screen that was gradually lit up: "You said that the opening box office of "Interstellar Legend" can beat Ronan Anderson. "Wedding Proud", can we ask for more pay and more power?"


    The broker didn''t answer the call, and it was clear that his client was a person with strong self-confidence and explosiveness.


    On Thursday, the premiere of "The Wedding Pride" was held on time in New York.


    Walking through the red carpet, Ronan specifically accepted an interview with a TV reporter.


    A reporter from NBC asked: "Mr. Anderson, why do your films always succeed? Is there a secret?"


    Ronan seemed particularly calm: ¡°Because I always look at film projects from the perspective of a businessman, not an artist, I always adhere to the audience¡¯s needs as the principle of production. Before launching a film project, I will put myself in the audience. From the angle of view, the rules are formulated as the first viewer of the film-I always ask myself first, would I want to watch it? If I don''t even want to watch it, the chances of this film failing are relatively high."


    Rachel McAdams, who had already become famous by "Mean Girl", passed by, just hearing Ronan''s words and thought it was too correct.


    "That''s a very good point." Rachel McAdams whispered to herself: "If I film for critics, I still have to live in a small apartment in Hollywood."


    Ronan walked into the theater Connie followed and said in a low voice, "The schedule for "Fahrenheit 911" has been confirmed, just two weeks from now."


    "I see." Ronan didn''t care much.


    After Michael Moore''s documentary got Palme d''Or, he found a North American publisher unsurprisingly. Although major companies still had doubts and were unwilling to risk publishing "Fahrenheit 911", Lionsgate finally stood. He came out and became the North American publisher of Fahrenheit 911.


    As soon as he entered the theater, Bradley Cooper came over and greeted Ronan respectfully. It was best to ask carefully: "Mr. Anderson, I signed a number of film contracts with Shahai Entertainment. Later... ¡­"


    Ronan patted his shoulder lightly: "Don''t worry, Shahai Entertainment will talk to you about new movies soon."


    Bradley Cooper breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, okay."


    Ronan didn''t say much, if this film is successful, "The Hangover" will naturally be put on the production schedule of Shahai Entertainment.

 Chapter 634： cultural difference

    There have been many firsts in Relativity Entertainment. "The Wedding Pride" is the first time to set foot in a pure comedy movie. In this respect, the success or failure of "The Wedding Pride" is also significant.


    When the film is successful, comedy projects such as "The Hangover" will naturally unfold smoothly.


    Apart from the general direction and the final edited version, Ronan hardly interfered in the production of this film, because the difference between American comedy and Chinese comedy is so great.


    There are few purely American comedies that can gain a high reputation in the Eastern market and sell well.


    In this respect, it is not even comparable to an American chicken soup movie like "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".


    Before entering the theater, Connie answered a phone call, came to Ronan, and whispered: "The senator from Illinois wants to meet you."


    Ronan knew who she was talking about, nodded and said, "Respond to him after the premiere, yes."


    Today, I am afraid that few people can imagine that the Heitan classmate can embark on the pinnacle of his political career.


    After walking a few steps, Ronan said again: "By the way, next time I go to New York, find someone to help me make an appointment with that real estate agent."


    Connie nodded: "Okay."


    She didn''t understand why Ronan wanted to meet with that big mouth. Is it because of the other''s beautiful daughter?


    It seems that Ronan has been very restrained recently, except for Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway, he has not contacted other women anymore, as if there is a tendency to correct evil.


    Ronan didn''t have any special thoughts, nor did he think about what help he could produce. As long as the Washington authorities do not slow down in the future, they can achieve their goals.


    The big companies here basically bet on both ends instead of hanging on a tree.


    Politics is very complicated, even more than business. Even when it comes to this aspect, Ronan will be low-key and then low-key, as far as possible.


    Otherwise, it is death.


    Ronan walked into the theater and went to the movies with peace of mind. Although he was incapable of appreciating American comedy, he was always a film invested by his own company.


    Besides, there are two handsome men and two beautiful women in the film.


    Owen Wilson and Bradley Cooper have a good appearance, especially the latter, who has a kind of ruffian handsomeness.


    Rachel McAdams and Ira Fisher are in Hollywood. Although they are not top-notch in appearance, they are also first-line beauties.


    After the film began to show, the laughter kept appearing in the theater without stopping.


    All kinds of baggage and full of laughter.


    Of course, because of the real growth environment and the difference in cultural background for more than ten years, Ronan really can''t get the laughter.


    The difference between Eastern and Western comedy movies is so great that even with Hollywood¡¯s international filming methods, cultural surprises cannot be eliminated.


    Whether in the East or the West, as a comedy movie, its basic characteristics are funny and laughable, but how to make people laugh, and to maximize any can make people laugh in a film Factors, in this regard, the focus of Eastern and Western comedy film elements is very different.


    Especially in some Hollywood romantic comedy movies, there are often large monologues and dialogues, which are all American slang and conventional jokes, which is difficult to understand as an oriental audience, and this is also the way foreigners see the East. It will also appear in the comedy movies where you should laugh and laugh loudly where you shouldn¡¯t.


    There are too many comedy elements that can''t be solved by just relying on movie screens and line translation.


    Therefore, comedy movies tend to be more regional.


    On this movie, when the audience laughed unanimously, Ronan even had a dumbfounded expression. He often needed to think about it before he knew where the smile was and why the audience laughed.


    Generally speaking, in Ronan''s eyes, the quality of this film is probably the difference between "The Hangover 2" and "The Hangover."


    However, the difference in cultural background was particularly obvious in Ronan and other audiences. After the full release of "The Wedding Proud", the IMDB scored an average of 7.4 points!


    This is simply a super high score for a bad comedy!


    What was even more unexpected by Ronan was that the film critics also appreciated "The Wedding Proud". Among the 68 film reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes website, not only the praise accounted for the majority, but the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes was as high as 70%. Eight!


    Ronan fully understands why "The Wedding Proud Guy" once looked so ugly, but it can be included in the ranks of Hollywood''s successful comedy movies in the new century.


    The two parties are not on the same channel at all!


    The ratings published by Cinema directly reflect the market barometer. In the live ratings of cinema audiences, the average score of "The Wedding Proud" is...A!


    This really stunned all the films released during the same period.


    Because of Cinema''s audience ratings, facing first-line audiences, the most likely box office trend of the film can be reflected.


    The other films released during the same period can only look up at "The Wedding Proud".


    Because on the first day of the show, Cinema''s data showed that the average score of "Eighty Days Universal World" was C, the lowest of the four large-scale opening movies.


    The second-to-last is "Interstellar Legend" starring Van Diesel, who has the confidence of a fan and scored C+.


    "Garfield" has an advantage in the subject matter, the shot is also good, and I got a B+.


    "Wedding Proud" obviously occupies a certain advantage in the audience.


    This advantage is directly reflected in the box office numbers. "Eighty Days Global World" has the largest investment but the lowest box office. It only received US$2.15 million in North America on the first day of its release on Friday.


    Box office numbers prove that Walt Disney''s abandonment of "Around the World in Eighty Days" is an extremely wise stop-loss strategy in time.


    The second-to-last is "Interstellar Legend". Van Diesel''s self-confidence cannot be exchanged for the recognition of the market and the audience. Only US$3.15 million was earned on the opening day.


    "Garfield" performed well, steadily occupying the second place with 7.73 million U.S. dollars among the four large-scale new films.


    "Wedding Proud" directly killed the other three movies released in the same period, and cut $14.56 million on Friday!


    This achievement also allowed "The Wedding Proud" to surpass the $11.34 million of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", which was screened in the second week, and became the champion of the North American box office that day.


    The reaction of movie fans online is more direct.


    "The film "Interstellar Legend" is really bad, Van Diesel is overconfident, the narrative is chaotic, and it looks boring."


    "This film made me leave the scene in anger for ten minutes. The dog''s eyes are blind. What did Van Diesel film?"


    "What the **** was filmed in "Around the World in Eighty Days"? The cartoons are not good when I was a child!"


    "Imagination is a little bit, action drama is a little bit, comedy is a little bit, performance is also a little bit, and then added to "Around the World in Eighty Days" became a big difference!"


    "With a 100 million U.S. dollar investment, Jack-Chen, with these resources on hand, it would be difficult to shoot such a bad shot! Unfortunately, Disney did it!


    In contrast, "Garfield" is more of a positive comment from fans.


    "Although Garfield has become a hero who saves the world, I still like this three-dimensional Garfield."


    "Garfield is a good cat, this can be an excuse for all laziness and indulgence!"


    "I like Garfield probably because we can see too much of ourselves in it: a little lazy, a little slippery, a little selfish but full of blind optimism and courage, smart and confident, and the sentence that everyone except me Can''t bully you."


    As for "The Wedding Proud", praise occupies an absolute majority.


    "Of the four new movies released this weekend, "The Wedding Pride" is the best quality and the most worth seeing."


    "I watched "Around the World in Eighty Days" at the premiere, watched "Interstellar Legends" on Friday, and watched "The Wedding Proud Guy" today. After watching two bad movies, I found that "The Wedding Proud Guy" was the best. It looks good, and good movies are really comparable."


    "Agree! Compared with other movies in the same period, "The Wedding Proud" is definitely a good film!"


    "Remember the point, both heroines are beautiful!"


    "This movie has nothing to say. Both the laughter and the feelings are handled by the director just right. When the love is strong, the relationship between men and women is handled extremely delicately."


    ""The Wedding Proud" is the best comedy I''ve seen recently. It''s awesome!"


    In the Walt Disney headquarters, in the chairman''s office, Michael Eisner looks at Tony Close across the desk.


    The latter seemed a little nervous, and sweat gradually appeared on his forehead.


    "There is no way to save?" Michael Eisner asked.


    Tony Close said: "Stop loss is the best choice. Fortunately, we didn''t invest too much in the announcement..."


    Michael Eisner raised his hand and interrupted him: "After this project, don''t cooperate with the main creators."


    "I understand." Tony Close hurriedly responded.


    "Four films were drawn at the same time, with the lowest investment." Michael Eisner''s eyes became more and more serious: "As a result, Ronan Anderson rushed out again. Relativity Entertainment..."


    Tony Cross didn''t know how to answer the conversation and just shut up.


    Michael Eisner shook his head slightly. Although he knew that Relativity Entertainment was gradually threatening Walt Disney, with Disney''s current situation, he couldn''t spare the time, energy and resources to suppress this completely surfaced competitor.


    Is it more important to play relativity entertainment or to ensure control of Walt Disney? Is this still optional?


    Michael Eisner confessed carefully: "Tony, summing up the experience and lessons of this failure, "King Arthur" must not have a similar situation."


    Tony Close said quickly: "I promise."


    Michael Eisner waved his hand and Tony Close left the office.


    When his subordinates left, Michael Eisner''s complexion instantly tightened. As time went by, he gradually gained a sense of urgency. The dark tide that Disney covered under the sea seemed to surge at any time.


    On Saturday, "Wedding Proud" still leads the new and old films in the North American film market.

 Chapter 635： Small accident

    Washington, DC, Hilton Hotel.


    Ronan and a black coal head walked out of a living room almost at the same time, and then the two shook hands tightly.


    "Mr. Anderson, young people with unique insights like you are very rare." Hei Tantou''s words are more polite: "I believe you will achieve greater success in the future."


    Ronan also said politely: "I believe you are the same."


    The two laughed at the same time.


    Hei Tantou said, "It''s a pity that you are going back to Los Angeles today, otherwise you can introduce a few more friends to you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "When you come to Los Angeles, you must greet me in advance."


    Hei Tantou smiled with his mouth full of white teeth: "I will definitely contact you then."


    The two made a few more polite words, and soon left separately.


    Ronan got into a black Mercedes and asked the driver to go straight to Washington Dulles Airport.


    Connie next to him rose to the baffle and said in a low voice: "The New York side just replied. The real estate tycoon is very happy to meet with us. He said he will visit Los Angeles this month."


    Ronan nodded: "Keep in touch with him."


    He is not surprised by this answer. The media expert who claims to rule the country by Twitter, according to Netflix, is an absolute super active user on Netflix sharing.


    Maybe after more than ten years, this man who will Netflix governs the country might be?


    While Netflix is ??preparing for the streaming media business, it is also preparing for the listing. The streaming media business is a money-burning machine, and it is difficult to support it by relying solely on Relativity Entertainment.


    The streaming media business will not be officially launched until the first half of the year. Even with the cooperation of Goldman Sachs, it will not be until next year at the earliest.


    In contrast, Netflix¡¯s DVD rental and sales business is in full swing, with an average daily shipment volume of 500,000 units. If it were not for other new businesses that cost a lot of money, it would have achieved a profit of more than US$40 million in the first two quarters of this year. .


    With sufficient content support, Netflix has gradually expanded its business in this area, eating away a large area of ??traditional leasing companies.


    Therefore, the competition between Netflix and Blockbuster has become increasingly fierce, and a decisive battle may even break out at any time.


    Ronan has enough confidence in Netflix, because Netflix belongs to the present and the future, and Blockbuster is already in the past.


    The rapid development of the Internet industry will not only bring about changes in the industry, but will also cause many traditional industries to reshuffle.


    "Wedding Proud" box office trend is stable, and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", which entered the following weekend, shared the biggest cake in the North American film market this week.


    In contrast, some people are frowning.


    In the mansion in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Jack Chen asked his agent: "How much did the failure of this film affect me?"


    "..." The agent couldn''t answer.


    Jack-Chen has a calm attitude and a good mentality, because he knows that failure in Hollywood is not the end, because there is a vast market behind it to support himself: "What to say, don''t worry."


    The agent can only tell the truth: "Jack, in the short term, it will be difficult for you to receive heavyweight roles in Hollywood anymore."


    "Hey..." Jack-Chen sighed, "After years of hard work, a movie has been ruined."


    He switched back to Cantonese: "It''s really unfair to ride a horse!"


    Jack-Chen¡¯s Hollywood agent is a foreigner. He didn¡¯t understand the following words. He said, ¡°I suggest that you stay for a while, and wait for the negative impact of this box office failure to fade away, and then we will fight for a new role. Moreover, I will urge. New Line Pictures prepares for "Rush Hour 3" as soon as possible. As long as this sequel is successful, the impact of this failure will be nothing."


    "Do as you say." Jack Chen is already mentally prepared.


    The agent added: "Recently, don''t show up in public scenes anymore."


    Jack-Chen said directly: "I have booked a ticket and will return to the East next week."


    Hollywood has failed, just go back to the East to pick up the film. As long as the home of the East is guarded, at least you can remain invincible.


    By the way, the script about the crossover between Qin Dynasty and Hyundai is good. You can try it. Anyway, the call for leverage over there is very unlikely to fail.


    At the beginning of the new week, Jack Chen photographed the loss of Hollywood and returned to his home court as an international superstar.


    In fact, compared to Hollywood stars, this is also a kind of luck. After all, no matter what you do outside, there will always be a way out, and the audience there is often very tolerant and nostalgic.


    Van Diesel has no retreat in Hollywood, but his self-confidence has not been hit by the failure of "Star Saga 2".


    "The box office champion was won by "The Wedding Proud"? Huh..." Van Diesel is still confident: "This is just a small accident."


    The agent can''t refute his clients, especially van Diesel, such an arrogant star, who can only slander.


    The box office of "Wedding Proud" in North America reached 41.12 million US dollars in the first weekend, which was more than 34.91 million US dollars in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" the following weekend. It really deserves the box office title.


    If "Star Legend 2" is only a few million dollars lower than the two movies, it is acceptable to say that it is a small accident, but the figure of 11.57 million US dollars, the difference seems a bit too big?


    Of course, compared to Walt Disney''s "Around the World in Eighty Days", "Star Legend 2" is still visible. After all, the former has a production cost of 110 million U.S. dollars, and the first weekend box office is only 7.5 million U.S. dollars. ...


    It is estimated that for a long time in the future, Hollywood studios dare not easily use the main creators of this film to engage in the creation of first-line commercial productions.


    "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "Interstellar Legends 2" are undoubtedly the losers in this weekend''s large-scale paintings. "The Wedding Pride" is the biggest winner. The $21.71 million of "Garfield" can barely be included. Among the winners.


    Van Diesel looked at the silent agent: "Why don''t you speak?"


    The agent smiled and said: "Universal Pictures will postpone the original "Star Legend 3" indefinitely."


    Van Diesel snorted coldly: "Then don''t cooperate. Don''t we still have an invitation from Shahai Entertainment?"


    The agent quickly asked: "How do we reply to Shahai Entertainment?"


    "How to reply?" Van Diesel stared at the agent in confusion: "Didn''t I tell you the four conditions last time?"


    The agent was slightly surprised: "Or those four conditions?"


    Van Diesel asked back: "Why not?"


    The agent didn¡¯t know how to answer the call for a moment. He just glanced at Van Diesel. The expressionless face seemed to have the strength of Tom Hanks and the arrogance of Tom Cruise. .


    It''s a pity that this man has never studied Eastern culture. I don''t know that there is still a kind of Qi in the world, called Wang Bazhi!


    Van Diesel said again: "When you contact Shahai Entertainment, tell them by the way that I have a very tight schedule and I don''t have time to entangle them."


    The agent can only nod his head: "Okay, I will communicate with Shahai Entertainment."


    The question is, is Shahai Entertainment acceptable? If "Star Legend 2" succeeds, get a box office champion or something, all these conditions are discussed.


    But how can someone talk now?


    Bringing funds into the group, acting as a producer, and deciding the direction of the storyline... These seemingly grabbed the power of the first producer, right?


    Van Diesel waved his hand: "Go ahead, I want to consider how the storyline of "Fast and Furious" will continue."


    To a certain extent, Van Diesel is considering the "Fast and Furious" series of movies very seriously. I don''t know why, he has a vague feeling that this series seems to be very important to him.


    To continue the style of racing and action, the audience for simple drag racing is too narrow, and the suitable action scene is different.


    To increase the importance of Dominic Torreto in the series and become the absolute protagonist and core, as long as the sequel film has a good response, he can take advantage of the situation to kidnap the film company and make them have to transfer part of the power and income, which may be To the dominance of the series.


    In the first "Fast and Furious", he was just one of the dual protagonists, even just a supporting actor.


    In the second part, he quit, and Paul Walker is the absolute actor.


    It can¡¯t be like this. To continue participating in this series, it must be the absolute core.


    Paul Walker starred in two, he only starred in one, can only get enough power to become the absolute protagonist inside and outside the movie.


    Van Diesel sat in the office with a very good mentality. He completely threw the failed "Star Legend 2" behind his head, even automatically forgot, and began to seriously consider the next possible project.


    Failure will pass, success lies in the future!


    The agent left, and Van Diesel suddenly had an idea, should we talk to Ronan Anderson directly?


    Ronan Anderson is the boss of Relativity Entertainment and has absolute control over Shahai Entertainment. He has reached a cooperation with him, which is a complete alliance.


    Van Diesel is confident of cooperation.


    Let the agent contact Shahai Entertainment first, and then find the opportunity to chat with Ronan AndersonThe success of "The Wedding Proud", which made up for the gap of Shahai Entertainment in comedy movies, the script has long been The completed "The Hangover" project is also on the agenda.


    At present, it can only be determined that Bradley Cooper is one of the protagonists, and other personnel need to be recruited.


    Subsequently, "Wedding Proud" spent the second weekend in North America.


    The box office trend was exceptionally stable. The box office for the next weekend was only 25% lower than the first weekend, and another $30.85 million was collected.


    In the face of the newly released four medium-scale films "Happiness Terminal", "Crazy Dodgeball", "Love Notebook" and "Napoleon Napoleon", "The Wedding Pride" suffered very little impact and the trend was unusually stable.


    This weekend, the most watched movie is undoubtedly Spielberg''s new work "Happiness Terminal" with Tom Hanks. The movie also has Oscar for best supporting actress Catherine Zeta Jones.


    But the film¡¯s opening weekend box office was only $19.05 million.

 Chapter 636： Break up

    In fact, since the beginning of the new century, several works directed by Spielberg have been weak in commercial terms. The box office and offline revenues of "Artificial Intelligence", "Minority Report" and "Immunity" have all Did not achieve the expected goal.


    This "Happiness Terminal", even with Tom Hanks joining, still can not change Spielberg''s recent weakness.


    Two thousand years ago, Spielberg and Tom Hanks'' box office in the first week did not exceed US$40 million, and the box office in North America did not exceed US$200 million. It is simply unimaginable.


    It seems that all of Spielberg''s weakness and problems have all erupted in "Happiness Terminal".


    It is not difficult to find some of the reasons for this situation.


    The situation and internal disputes of DreamWorks distracted Spielberg from too much energy.


    After more than two decades, the audience seems to be bored with Spielberg''s films to a certain extent.


    The times are developing, the older generation is gradually silent, and the new generation of directors rises, just as the four major directors, including Spielberg, reached their peak in the 1980s. This is an inevitable law.


    The box office of "Happiness Terminal" is not good, and the word of mouth is also average. With the large investment of DreamWorks, it is difficult to reap corresponding returns in a short period of time or even two or three years.


    The other films drawn this weekend are much better than "Happiness Terminal" in terms of the ratio of investment to income.


    The production cost was US$29 million, and "Notebook of Love," starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, earned US$13.45 million in three days over the weekend.


    Although the box office of Fox Searchlight''s "Napoleon" in the first weekend was only 7.75 million US dollars, its cost was only more than 10 million US dollars.


    In contrast, "Crazy Dodgeball" starring Ben Stiller became the biggest winner in the newly opened film. This comedy with a production budget of only 20 million US dollars, received 30.07 million in three days of the opening weekend. Dollar.


    In this mid-size film pitching schedule, "Crazy Dodgeball" will undoubtedly become one of the winners with a small Boda.


    But this is not enough to guarantee "Crazy Dodgeball" ascended the box office champion.


    Because in the chaos and strangulation of many films, Relativity Entertainment''s "The Wedding Proud Guy" still stands out.


    The box office trend of this bad comedy is exceptionally stable, even unlike American comedies.


    "Wedding Proud"''s box office for the next weekend dropped by only 25% compared to the first weekend, with 30.85 million U.S. dollars, winning the North American box office list.


    Ten days after its release, the North American box office of "The Wedding Proud Guy" has accumulated US$118.24 million!


    Compared with the production cost of 30 million U.S. dollars, plus the publicity cost of 15 million U.S. dollars, this film is undoubtedly a huge success.


    The outside world also raised the North American box office forecast of "Wedding Proud" to $200 million.


    The outstanding commercial performance of this film also gave Embassy Pictures full of confidence. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no major production film released before "Spider-Man 2" at the end of June, it launched another wave of publicity companies.


    The publicity still centers on Ronan, the producer.


    "Since entering Hollywood, apart from the failure of the first film to test the waters, other film projects initiated or purchased by Ronan Production have achieved commercial success almost all, from the earliest such as "Human Removal Project" and "Death is Coming" The horror film of "The Bourne" series, the magical adventure film of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, the game adaptation film of "Resident Evil", the youth idol film of "Jeans of Summer" and "Mean Girl", "Lying From the oriental martial arts films represented by "Tiger Hidden Dragon" and "Heroes" to the comedy "The Wedding Proud", Ronan has been involved in almost all types of Hollywood commercial films, and his success rate is scary..."


    The article in the "Los Angeles Times" counted the types of movies Ronan has been involved in since his career, which surprised many people.


    The famous film critic Todd McCarthy wrote in his Netflix sharing: Compared with another Hollywood ace commercial producer, Ronan Anderson has more films and a higher success rate!


    A reporter who had a good news specifically went to interview Jerry Bruckheimer for Ronan. Although the two sides can only say that they know each other, they are not familiar, but there is no direct conflict of interest. Jerry Bruckheimer is quite polite.


    "I am more focused on the field of adventure action movies. Ronan Anderson has a wider range of film types." Jerry Bruckheimer said to the media reporter: "But in my opinion, I have a relationship with Ronan Anderson. One thing in common is the love of telling easy-to-understand stories and full respect for the market and audience."


    "Entertainment Weekly" selected Ronan as the cover character this week. In the cover slogan, a bold font reminds all fans that Ronan Anderson has become a movie brand.


    These reports can not only allow the audience to continue to pay attention to "The Wedding Proud", but also remind people who have missed certain relativity entertainment movies to quickly go to the offline market to find movies.


    Since Embassy Pictures has focused on promoting Ronan¡¯s various soft-text reports, Netflix¡¯s website has posted orders for film rentals produced by "Ronan-Anderson" by nearly 10% compared to last month.


    The offline market allows a film to continuously generate commercial returns.


    Of course, the box office performance of the cinema market directly determines the strength of offline returns.


    With the arrival of a new weekend, the popularity of "Wedding Prouds" in the third week of its release continued to steadily decay. Under the impact of a number of new films, it was not surprising that it gave up the box office champion.


    The "Fahrenheit 911" at the Palme d''Or at this year''s Cannes Film Festival came with crazy public opinion, and the first weekend in North America reported $35.66 million.


    This film once again proves to the world that regardless of the authenticity and quality of the film, as long as it can cause great controversy, the commercial prospects will not be bad.


    The entire United States and the whole world are crazy about discussing this documentary. Xiao is not a classmate and stupid classmates, once again standing on the cusp of the storm, even many people think that this film will be driven out of that building in the next general election. The white room.


    But this true and false documentary is impossible to shake the little one.


    Many people overestimate the influence of Fahrenheit 9/11.


    After all, Hollywood movies, whether documentaries or biopics, anyone who has a basic understanding of the film industry knows that they are full of nonsense.


    If someone regards Hollywood movies as a golden rule, they can only say that not only water has flooded their heads, they have also flooded the entire Pacific Ocean.


    Lions Gate Pictures finally ushered in an explosion after waiting too long.


    But "Fahrenheit 911" brought not only good news at the box office. Many well-informed people like Ronan have got some rumors. Lionsgate is in Texas and Alabama. They were all targeted.


    Although many people describe the person sitting in the oval office as a pig, he is not a real pig after all.


    Moreover, Lionsgate is not a relativistic entertainment. Frank Gusta has not really analyzed Ronan¡¯s actions in "Blair the Witch" and "The Passion of the Christ". He did not put Michael Moore in front, but instead put Lions everywhere. Door Pictures is tied with "Fahrenheit 911".


    This is probably also the effect brought by Ronan. Since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, Lionsgate has been suppressed a bit miserably. There are only a handful of movies with good responses. Nowadays, there is finally an explosion, and the entire company''s depressed mood has exploded. .


    As for whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, it depends on the development of Lionsgate in the next few years.


    This weekend belongs to "Fahrenheit 911", and even for many weeks in the future, "Fahrenheit 911" will be the focus of media and public discussion.


    In addition, the comedy "Miss So White" released by Sony Columbia Pictures also performed well this weekend. The opening weekend box office of nearly 20 million US dollars also marked the appearance of another successful comedy this summer.


    Although "Wedding Proud" gave up the top spot in the North American box office chart, the trend was stable and terrible. This weekend''s box office fell only 24% and received another 23.45 million US dollars.


    In this way, the North American box office of "Wedding Proud" has reached 161.28 million US dollars.


    As for the next weekend, it will be a test for all the movies that are being shown, because "Spider-Man 2" will be a strong hit.


    On a new Monday, Van Diesel¡¯s agent came to Shahai Entertainment Production Company and met Jessica Felton, the producer of the "Fast and Furious" series.


    The agent was a little helpless in the face of such a strong customer as Van Diesel, but he still had some brains in negotiating with the production company and did not directly relay Van Diesel''s four conditions.


    "Miss Felton, my client has starred in the first "Fast and Furious"." The agent said loudly, "Isn''t it appropriate for him to audition for Dominique Torreto?"


    The conditions were listed by Jessica Felton, because she had heard of Van Diesel, and listed such conditions for the sake of bargaining.


    Jessica Felton nodded: "You can cancel the audition, but we also have conditionsThe agent asked: "What conditions? Please explain. "


    Jessica Felton''s current focus is still on the post-production of the two sequels of "Pirates of the Caribbean". The "Fast and Furious" series is only in the pre-planning process. I have discussed with Ronan many times. About Dominic- For the role of Torreto, the two and the screenwriting department made two plans.


    "Mr. Van Diesel as an actor." Jessica Felton specifically emphasized the identity of "actor": "Signed no less than five film contracts with Shahai Entertainment for the "Fast and Furious" series!"


    The agent''s face changed instantly: "This is impossible!"


    At this moment, he felt that Shahai Entertainment and the female producer on the opposite side were more like shit-cutters than Van Diesel.


    Jessica Felton shrugged slightly and confessed: "This is the prerequisite for Sandsea Entertainment and Mr. Van Diesel''s "Fast and Passion" series.


    In this meeting, the broker didn''t say the other three conditions at all, and broke up unhappy.

 Chapter 637： Big shot

    In New York, the roads in Brooklyn have been congested since noon on Tuesday.


    In the afternoon, after many people in red and blue uniforms took to the streets, the entire Brooklyn "spiders" were flooded, and the flow of people and cars was almost impenetrable.


    As the top three most popular superheroes in the United States, Spider-Man, who is also ranked first in the market, after the first full warm-up, the popularity of its sequel movie can be imagined.


    At least at this stage, all superheroes can''t shake Peter Parker on the big screen.


    Sitting in the car, Van Diesel raised his hand frequently and looked at his watch. In the crowded traffic, even the best car skills could not be displayed.


    Moreover, the driver in the driving position is still a mature and respectful person.


    "Has the premiere started?" Van Diesel asked.


    The agent replied: "At the beginning, I asked someone to ask. The traffic in front is being cleared, and we won''t be late."


    Van Diesel is not a fan of Spider-Man, and has not cooperated with Sony Columbia Pictures recently. He came here for another purpose: "Will Ronan Anderson go to the premiere?"


    "Yes." The agent said with certainty: "Marvel has delisted and has become an absolute holding subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment. Spider-Man is Marvel''s signature, Ronan Anderson will definitely go."


    He finally added: "Sony Columbia Pictures sent an invitation to Ronan Anderson a month ago. Ronan Anderson came to New York three days ago to participate in the premiere of Spider-Man 2."


    Van Diesel shook his bald head slightly: "That''s good."


    "Why don''t we contact Ronan Anderson to talk privately?" The agent endured for a long time, but finally did not hold back: "Why are you looking for him at this premiere?"


    Van Diesel did not answer.


    The agent added: "The female producer named Jessica Felton made very excessive conditions. I don''t think we need to continue to talk to Shahai Entertainment or the entire Relativity Entertainment."


    "Do you think?" Van Diesel''s voice was faintly mocking, as if he could see the world at a glance: "That female producer is just a small person and can''t see the whole picture. This kind of visionless and not big enough structure Little people are often the most difficult to deal with."


    There is no such thing as "Hell is so hard to see a kid," but many people know the same.


    The agent knows that Van Diesel has always been a very big person.


    At least Van Diesel himself thinks so.


    In the next moment, Van Diesel was bullish: "The big guys have to talk directly with the big guys instead of entangled with the little ones."


    For some reason, the agent suddenly felt that in Van Diesel''s words, he was a small person of little importance.


    The agent was still able to correct the mentality of the server and said: "We are in Los Angeles Yorona-Anderson..."


    Van Diesel shook his finger and interrupted the agent''s words: "We took the initiative to contact Ronan Anderson, did we put ourselves in the weak position? We met at the premiere?" He was confident. Man: "I can talk about cooperation with Ronan Anderson on an equal footing."


    "That''s it." The agent scratched his head, as if it made sense, but why did he think something was wrong?


    Van Diesel said: "At the premiere, I went to talk to Ronan Anderson. You are responsible for finding him."


    The agent didn''t think much, and said, "No problem, I am still familiar with people from Sony Columbia Pictures."


    The scale of the premiere of "Spider-Man 2" is the highest in Hollywood in 2004. Sony Columbia Pictures has struggled from the end of the 1980s to the 21st century, and finally produced a hit movie series, the ups and downs of which are also Only people from Sony Entertainment can experience it.


    Simply put, this is really not easy.


    Since the release of the "Spider-Man" movie, Sony Columbia Pictures, a scumbag among the six major companies that has always been the tail of the crane, finally threw the bottom-most position to other companies such as Paramount Pictures.


    Akio Morita, who advocated the purchase of Columbia Pictures from Coca-Cola, was unable to witness this scene with his own eyes.


    Sony Entertainment acquired Columbia Pictures for nearly US$5 billion in 1989. Among them, it used US$3.4 billion to buy Columbia¡¯s equity from Coca-Cola and assumed the Columbia company¡¯s US$1.6 billion of incidental debt.


    At that time, it caused an uproar across the United States.


    In the 1980s, the major industries in the United States were defeated by island companies. For example, it is well known that Americans drove islanders¡¯ cars one after another. Americans felt a sense of panic and shame about this.


    The islanders actually bought Columbia Pictures...


    You know, Colombia is a symbol of American film and television culture, and even its registered trademark is the Statue of Liberty in the United States.


    In response, the entire United States exclaimed: Do islanders plan to seize even American culture?


    Ronan had read some old newspapers of the year. On the cover of Newsweek, the statue of Liberty, a registered trademark of Columbia Pictures, was replaced by an island geisha wearing a kimono with a lewd smile.


    Some critics even asserted: Sony¡¯s acquisition is "a more terrifying threat than Soviet military power"!


    More than ten years later, Sony Columbia Pictures has not become a window for the island nation¡¯s cultural invasion. It is not that the island nation does not want to work hard, but the island nation¡¯s film project promoted by it, without exception.


    For example, the hugely invested "Final Fantasy" animated feature film is so heavy that people can''t bear to watch it.


    In the end, Sony Columbia Pictures abolished almost all the islanders in the top management, and could only continue to hand over the company to the Americans.


    Of course, there is no doubt about the profitability of Sony Entertainment, "Spider-Man" can enter the world''s film market at the fastest speed through the entire Sony Entertainment channel.


    The interests represented by "Spider-Man" are so great that even Ronan can''t ignore it.


    The management of the newly established Marvel Entertainment is drooling at the "Spider-Man" movie all day long. It is said that Avi Allard had a nap and talked in the office some time ago and shouted: Take back our Spider-Man!


    After Ronan came to New York, he met Stan Lee who was over eighty years old once. The old man held his hand tremblingly, and repeatedly warned: I may not be able to hold it for a few years, and I would close my eyes at any time. My biggest wish now is to see my son Peter Parker return to the embrace of Marvel Entertainment before closing my eyes.


    Therefore, on "Spider-Man", Ronan felt that he was not moving for profit, but to satisfy the wishes of so many people!


    Hmm... that''s it, that''s right!


    I am not fighting alone!


    "You are welcome to come to the premiere." Chris hugged Ronan and said deliberately, "Ronan, now Spider-Man is also your son."


    Ronan took the opportunity to answer: "We fathers, sit down and talk about our son''s future."


    Chris haha ??smiled and said, "You guy, stare at Spider-Man."


    Ronan shrugged and asked, "I mentioned to you last time that Marvel and Sony Entertainment are cooperating more deeply to develop the "Spider-Man" project."


    "I reacted to the board of directors." Chris put a smile away and said very seriously: "Sony Columbia Pictures has the ability to develop the Spider-Man movie alone, because no one wants to share this cake with other companies."


    Ronan was not surprised by this answer, saying: "Marvel is not another company. No one knows the characters he created better than Marvel."


    Currently, "Spider-Man" movies are selling well. If you want to get the copyright from Sony Columbia Pictures, you may not even have the slightest bit of it. The best option is to expand the revenue share on the existing basis.


    If you can expand Marvel''s revenue in the Spider-Man series without using other means, it is best not to use it.


    Chris shrugged and told the truth: "Ronan, this project is not my responsibility. I can''t speak, and other people can''t speak." He knew Ronan was very difficult, and he didn''t want to deal with it, so he simply pointed. A middle-aged white man with glasses: "Howard Stringer, one of my immediate bosses, chairman and CEO of Sony Entertainment, is directly responsible for the Spider-Man project."


    Ronan took a look. Since he wanted to grab the profits of "Spider-Man" from Sony Entertainment, he naturally made a lot of preparations, and quickly remembered the information about Howard Stringer.


    Howard Stringer was originally a British citizen. He was naturalized in the United States in the 1980s. He started as a CBS reporter and served as a producer, department executive and CEO. He has won several top television awards in the United States. Emmy Award, later transferred to Sony Entertainment, after two thousand years began to take charge of Sony''s film and music entertainment business.


    If Ronan remembers correctly, Howard Stringer will become the chairman and CEO of Sony in a few years.


    Saying goodbye to Chris, Ronan did not rush to the past. It can be said that it is very difficult to get more "Spider-Man" income from Howard Stringer .


    Among other things, the CEO of Sony Entertainment is personally responsible for the "Spider-Man" movie project, which proves Sony''s importance to Spider-Man.


    While Ronan was observing Howard Stringer, there was a pair of eyes quietly observing him in the VIP room of the theater.


    Van Diesel came in late due to traffic jams, but within a few minutes, the agent helped to find Ronan Anderson''s target tonight.


    Tonight, he is going to have a chance encounter with Ronan Anderson, it is best to fall in love with each other at first sight.


    Seeing Ronan walking to the left of the VIP room, Van Diesel made a circle and walked there.


    As a result of this careful design, Van Diesel happened to be the opposite of Ronan.


    Van Diesel stopped and smiled.


    Ronan saw the once famous Boss Tang with no expression on his face.

 Chapter 638： 5 opportunities to be a leading actor

    Standing opposite Ronan, Van Diesel was expressionless. He just looked at Ronan indifferently with cynical proud eyes. He believed Ronan must know himself, the star and producer, and would come and follow him. He said hello.


    Because Van Diesel had done some basic understanding before coming over, Shahai Entertainment purchased the copyright of "Fast and Furious" from Universal Pictures, which was inspired by Ronan Anderson.


    Similarly, Shahai Entertainment''s invitation to him was also Ronan Anderson''s opinion.


    What does this show?


    Van Diesel was a very confident person, and after receiving this information, his self-confidence was even stronger.


    Standing here confidently, Van Diesel waited for Ronan to take the initiative to greet him, and then fully incorporated this occasional conversation into his own rhythm.


    Ronan glanced at Van Diesel, as if he had just seen a passerby, and continued to walk forward.


    this is?


    Van Diesel didn''t react until Ronan passed by the wrong shoulder. This was completely different from what he had imagined!


    Van Diesel turned his head to look at Ronan: A tough guy like me, a two-hundred-pound humanoid locomotive, a set of screenwriters, producers, directors, mighty stature, strong muscles, tall and artistic talents Standing here, how can you, Ronan Anderson, the producer and film company owner who is known as Hollywood''s most important talent, turn a blind eye?


    Watching Ronan walking far, Van Diesel''s expressionless face changed a little, but in fact it still looked like the same thing for ten thousand years: why don''t you play the cards according to the normal routine?


    Ronan certainly saw Van Diesel and knew that Jessica Felton had talked with Van Diesel¡¯s agent, anyway, Jessica Felton¡¯s attitude was his attitude.


    Looking at the appearance of Van Diesel just now that the king of heaven and Laozi is going to be below me, Ronan guesses that Van Diesel will not cooperate with Sandsea Entertainment in the sequel of the "Fast and Furious" series.


    This is the only place where the relationship between the two parties can be involved. Since they are not cooperating, and seeing this bald head is not pleasing to the eye, Ronan will naturally not take the initiative to say hello.


    To put it bluntly, with Ronan''s current wealth status, most of the time, he can be willful.


    Van Diesel didn''t want to miss this encounter, because he felt that the cooperation between the two parties was really a strong alliance.


    So, he turned around and greeted: "Mr. Anderson."


    There were so many people on the scene, someone took the initiative to say hello, Ronan stopped and turned around out of basic courtesy.


    "Good evening, Mr. Anderson." Van Diesel came over and shook hands with him: "I didn''t expect to meet you here. I thought I was wrong."


    Ronan shook his hand: "Hello."


    Van Diesel looked at Ronan and saw that he was just saying hello, without the meaning of film or cooperation, and simply said: "A few days ago, Miss Jessica Felton of Shahai Entertainment talked to my agent. Through the sequel to the "Fast and Furious" series."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This project, Jessica is the direct person in charge."


    "It''s my honor to receive the invitation of Shahai Entertainment and to cooperate with Mr. Anderson." Van Diesel said very well, but the look of Laozi''s number one in the world has not changed: "Received After the invitation, I have a lot of thoughts about this series..."


    He waited for Ronan to answer, but Ronan said, "Wait for you to join the crew, and you are welcome to communicate with other creators."


    Van Diesel frowned slightly, thinking that Ronan was very unsuccessful.


    Not far away, Van Diesel¡¯s agent looked over here, and it didn¡¯t seem to be a bad thing for a completely self-centered person like Van Diesel to encounter some setbacks.


    Seeing that the plot did not go as expected, Van Diesel tried to bring it to his own pace: "Mr. Anderson, I have a lot of ideas about this cooperation. Since we met today, why don''t we find a place to have a good chat?"


    This is as if he is responsible for the sequel of "Fast and Furious".


    Ronan thought for a while, and heard it without loss, and said, "Yes." He turned his head and said to Connie: "Say hello to Chris and let him help coordinate a room in the theater."


    Connie immediately walked towards Chris.


    Van Diesel nodded secretly and thought confidently: Look, this is my ability, and the missed plot can easily be brought back to control.


    Five minutes later, an office was prepared for the theater.


    Ronan took Connie into the office together, and Van Diesel followed afterwards.


    "Please sit down." Ronan still has basic politeness: "Would you like to drink something?"


    Connie is always ready to call someone to deliver it.


    Van Diesel sat on the sofa with a grin, waved his hand, and said, "No, let''s talk about cooperation."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Please speak."


    "I didn''t appear in "Fast and Furious 2", and I was thinking about it for the long term." Van Diesel was still a bit eloquent: "I have been thinking about how this series can go more long-term. The second part is no matter word of mouth or market response. It¡¯s a lot lower than the first one."


    This is the truth, Ronan will not deny it, saying, "It is true."


    Van Diesel asked: "Why is the second one not as good as the first?"


    Ronan said, "I am also very strange."


    "The answer is very simple." Van Diesel said indifferently and extremely proudly, like a heifer basking in the sun, very natural, and naturally, as a matter of course: "Because the second film does not have Dominique Torre Trust."


    "..." With Ronan''s cheeky skin, he couldn''t find the right words to answer at this moment.


    Such a confident person should go to the white room to grab the oval meeting room, what kind of movie he is making, what kind of entertainment industry he is doing!


    Van Diesel¡¯s shiny head is clearly a self-confidence halo: ¡°Dominique Torreto¡¯s return can bring a brand new situation to the third part!¡±


    Ronan knows very well that Van Diesel''s words are not wrong in the case of previous films.


    "We also hope that Dominic Torreto will return." Ronan said one of two options.


    But as soon as these words came out, Van Diesel''s original self-confidence was full, and he instantly rose to the level of confidence. The bald head seemed brighter under the light.


    "That''s why." Van Diesel smiled slightly: "Our cooperation is a strong alliance."


    As if to increase the persuasive power, he also seemed to increase his weight. He didn''t wait for Ronan to speak, and said: "Fast and Furious can be serialized and large-scaled. I have already thought about it all. We Cooperate and build a racing family with Dominique Torreto as the core, with family values ??as the core value..."


    Ronan looked at Van Diesel and had to say that this guy can mix up to the current situation, and has been a producer in "Xtreme Agent" and "Interstellar Legend". He is really real.


    Van Diesel mentioned it a little bit and it was enough. Instead, he said: "As long as we cooperate wholeheartedly, I have the confidence to make "Fast and Furious" a super hot series."


    Having said that, it is very rare when he has no confidence.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Of course, as long as you sign an actor contract with the crew, we can work together immediately."


    Although Van Diesel was so self-confident and arrogant, he could understand the meaning and frowned: "Just an actor?"


    What Ronan wants is just an actor, not to mention an actor with the most basic professional ethics within the controllable range.


    Having had the experience of Johnny Depp, he didn''t want to find an overlord for the crew and even Shahai Entertainment.


    "Tell me about your conditions." Ronan asked directly.


    Van Diesel believes that big shots will naturally have big conditions for big shots: "The series is established with Dominique Torreto as the absolute core; I serve as the producer of the series, and like Mr. Anderson, I have the right to decide the plot. And the role direction; I can help Shahai Entertainment to solve the financial difficulties, bring the funds into the group, to show my sincerity, and share the risk with Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan asked, "Is there only risk?"


    Van Diesel said directly: "If you take the risk, you will naturally have a relative return." He specifically emphasized: "I have a complete idea for the new "Fast and Furious" trilogy..."


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt Van Diesel''s words: "We can work together, you are just a pure actor, Dominic Torreto will only be the second or even third protagonist in the sequel."


    As soon as he said this, Van Diesel''s face remained expressionless, and that face seemed to have only one expression forever, but his eyes became gloomy: "Mr. Anderson..."


    Ronan didn''t care about Van Diesel, and said to himself: "There is another way, you and Shahai Entertainment signed a long-term contract for the "Fast and Furious" series."


    Van Diesel said coldly: "It''s impossible! Mr. Anderson, let me remind you that I have a complete trilogy idea and I can guarantee the success of the series."


    Ronan said faintly: "At least five film contracts must be signed. UU Reading "


    Van Diesel looked at Ronan as if he was a fool: "You are giving up the greatest guarantee of the success of the series. Who do you expect to carry this series? Paul Walker? Or the second film of Tai Reese Gibson? Do they have this ability?"


    Ronan stretched out five fingers: "So, I sincerely invite you to join this series. Dominique Torreto is one of the protagonists. You have signed a five-part contract with Shahai Entertainment!"


    "The second part has proved the consequences of losing Torreto." Van Diesel said dumbfounded: "The series will fail, and you will also fail."


    "So, I am very sincere." Ronan still said: "Five-part appointment."


    How sincere this is! Give you five opportunities to be a leading actor at once!


    After all, Van Diesel was confident and shook his head firmly: "You have no sincerity. You have given up one of the best and most sincere partners. Mr. Anderson, you are giving up a good opportunity to join forces."

 Chapter 639： Double standard dog

    Looking at the confident Van Diesel, Ronan gave the only prerequisite for cooperation: "As an actor, he signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment for five "Fast and Furious" films, or as the third actor in "Fast and Furious". 3"."


    Van Diesel did not give any consideration at all, and knew that the missed plot would not come back, so he simply refused: "This is impossible."


    "This is the prerequisite for our cooperation." Ronan shook his head slightly, stood up and prepared to leave: "Dominique Torreto can''t appear in the new "Fast and Furious" movie, it''s a pity."


    That said, Ronan didn''t have many regrets, after all, Shahai Entertainment has already prepared the record.


    It is not the core, not the boss, has no power, and has to sign a contract for sale. How can a confident and proud person like Van Diesel agree, shaking his head and saying: "It''s not that you don''t want to show up."


    Ronan said nothing, shook hands with Van Diesel and prepared to leave.


    Van Diesel said suddenly: "Mr. Anderson, take the liberty to remind you that in order to avoid copyright disputes in the future, you''d better not use the themes and concepts I mentioned earlier in the movie."


    Ronan stopped, turned around, smiled, and said, "Thank you for your kindness. Let me remind you. Shahai Entertainment has completed the script for the new trilogy of "Fast and Furious", including The concept of racing family and lumbering is tired. The crew registered the copyright with the Copyright Office and the Screenwriters Guild a few months ago. You had better not use these again, otherwise copyright disputes will really easily arise."


    "Uh..." Rao was suddenly choked with Van Diesel''s confidence and arrogance.


    Ronan didn''t look at Van Diesel any more, and took Connie directly out of this office. As for what Van Diesel would think, let him go.


    Copyright disputes are impossible. What he said just now is the truth.


    Without the bullish boss Don, Paul Walker can be the main line of the plot, and then introduce new characters, and then form a racing family.


    As for Dominique Torreto, just after the first part of the character left, he disappeared.


    It was a while after Ronan left that Van Diesel came out of the office, touched the big bald head with a confident halo, and walked out of the theater.


    The agent came out from a corner and asked, "How''s the talk?"


    Van Diesel said directly: "I didn''t talk about it, Ronan Anderson is too arrogant to fail once, and I don''t know the importance of talent."


    The agent was speechless for a moment, and he felt that Van Diesel was talking about himself.


    Van Diesel didn''t plan to go to the premiere of "Spider-Man 2" again, and said to his agent: "Contact us to book a ticket and we will return to Los Angeles as soon as possible."


    He has to go to the Copyright Office and the Screenwriters Guild to see if it is really what Ronan Anderson said.


    After getting in the car, looking at the streets of Brooklyn, Van Diesel folded his arms around his chest, as strong as the Brooklyn Bridge.


    The creative ideas that came up with painstaking efforts cannot be wasted. Ronan Anderson refused to cooperate, but some companies that Hollywood wants to cooperate with can create another series.


    The more Van Diesel thought about it, the clearer his thoughts became, and the more he felt that this plan was feasible, and said to his agent: "Go back to Los Angeles and contact me a few screenwriters who are good at action movies. I have an idea for action movies and need to find someone Finish the script."


    The agent said: "It''s easy to find screenwriters in this area."


    Van Diesel added: "Contact Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Walt Disney and other companies and tell them I have an action movie project in my hands."


    "Okay." The agent replied: "Although "Star Legend 2" lost the box office, there are still companies that want to cooperate with..."


    Van Diesel waved his hand impatiently: "I said, "Star Legend 2" is just a small accident, don''t mention it."


    The agent realized that what Van Diesel didn''t want to face was touched by what Van Diesel didn''t want to face, and quickly changed the subject: "The negotiation with Shahai Entertainment..."


    Van Diesel said categorically: "No more talk."


    What else to talk about? Sign a contract to sell, let Shahai Entertainment exploit and oppress for ten years? I am a dignified 200-pound heavy-duty humanoid locomotive. A collection of screenwriters, producers, directors, super movie talents with mighty stature, strong muscles, high talents and artistic talents!


    Van Diesel will never be a slave unless he makes up a table of bald heads!


    Since the screening of "Spider-Man 2" had already begun, Ronan did not enter the theater, exchanged a few words with a senior from Sony Columbia Pictures, and found Howard Stringer who was also not in the theater.


    Having received a report from Chris before, Howard Stringer was very clear about Ronan¡¯s purpose and said: ¡°If the opportunity is right, Sony Columbia Pictures is willing to work with Marvel to further develop the Spider-Man series.¡±


    When is the right opportunity? Wait patiently.


    Ronan simply said directly: "The situation of society and the film industry has changed rapidly in the past two years. The agreement on Spider-Man that year is no longer suitable for this era. It is necessary to sign a supplementary agreement between Marvel and Sony Entertainment. New agreement."


    When he said this, Ronan suddenly thought of Mel Gibson. It seemed that Mel Gibson was like him after the release of "The Passion of the Christ"?


    Why does Mel Gibson disgust him when he takes his actions for granted?


    Sure enough, normal people have double standards.


    Treating yourself is one standard, and treating others is another standard.


    Howard Stringer laughed: "Ronan, you always talk about credit. In Hollywood, you are famous for keeping promises and paying attention to the spirit of contract. How can you go back on the copyright agreement of Spider-Man?"


    These words almost lifted Ronan up high.


    If you are an ordinary person, you will definitely be forced into the corner by these seemingly praiseworthy words, and will not be able to move for a short time, but Ronan''s face is so thick that he immediately laughed.


    "The copyright agreement of "Spider-Man" was not signed by Relativity Entertainment, and it has nothing to do with me." Ronan lightly said: "Howard, if I remember correctly, Sony Columbia Pictures did not get "Spider" from Marvel. "Xia" copyright, there is no agreement between Marvel and Sony Columbia Pictures, and there is no talk of violating the spirit of the contract."


    Howard Stringer was a little surprised. This was the first time he had really dealt with Ronan. It was quite surprising that this young man, who was less than 30 years old, had a 100-year-old face.


    These are all false theories, but they are beyond rebuttal.


    Because Marvel and Relativity Entertainment did not sign a copyright and sharing agreement for Spider-Man with Sony Columbia Pictures.


    The two parties abide by the agreement signed when Marvel sold "Spider-Man" to Cannon Pictures.


    Howard Stringer knows very well that the huge benefits brought by the "Spider-Man" movie ushered in the peeping of Marvel and now Marvel''s upper family of Relativity Entertainment.


    But after so many years, Sony Columbia has finally produced such a super popular series. Is it easy?


    Transfer benefits? What a joke!


    "There is no need to talk about modifying the agreement or signing the agreement again." Howard Stringer must take a tough stance to deal with the greedy prying eyes of the outside world: "Ronan, after all, your relativity entertainment and Marvel entertainment are nothing more than I want to share more benefits from the "Spider-Man" series of movies."


    This sentence directly pointed to the core of the problem, and it was impossible to refute it. Ronan did not refute, but continued to act as a double-standard dog: "Marvel Entertainment just wants to get the share that he deserves."


    Howard Stringer suddenly asked: "Have you considered a question?"


    Ronan wondered: "What''s the problem?"


    Howard Stringer said faintly: "Sony Columbia Pictures bought the son with the ability, why should he return it to Marvel Entertainment?"


    Ronan has a thick face to Skyrim: "As a father, whether he is new or old, he wants to see his son get better."


    Regarding Ronan''s shameless remarks, Howard Stringer was a little helpless, and his voice gradually turned cold: "Ronan, Spider-Man''s copyright and income are not something you can take back if you want."


    Ronan was also a little helpless, because Marvel was too poor before, and the poor sold his sons and godsons.


    In the end, Marvel sold himself poorly to his Relativity Entertainment.


    These historical problems are really difficult to solve, and Ronan did not expect to solve them in a short time.


    Just like the meeting with Van Diesel, the interview between Ronan and Howard Stringer ended up unhappy.


    Compared to Chris, who can be said to be a friend, Howard Stringer''s attitude towards Relativity Entertainment and Ronan is very tough, and there is even no room for negotiation.


    It is impossible to take back Spider-Man in a short period of time. Ronan can only focus on how he can obtain part of the profits of Spider-Man.


    Ronan said to Connie, "Let''s go back to the hotel."


    Connie quickly called to contact the vehicle, and a few minutes later, she got into a car with Ronan.


    "When the premiere is over, you contact Avi Arad." Ronan said to Connie: "I will meet with him tomorrow Connie quickly wrote it down.


    Ronan added: "Notify all the heads of the company''s propaganda department to prepare for the fall of the Fantastic Four in the new version of the comic."


    Connie asked, "Really want to kill the Fantastic Four?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "We must show Marvel''s determination to the entire Hollywood, otherwise other copyrights will be renegotiated and there is no chance of success."


    Connie understands this simple truth: "I hope Twentieth Century Fox can make wise choices."


    "I hope so too." Ronan smiled: "But it''s difficult. Who wants to let out the cake?"


    Think about how Embassy Pictures treated Mel Gibson? How other companies treat the brand new Marvel entertainment when it comes to Marvel superhero movies.


    Ronan couldn''t help sighing secretly: Who would have thought that this role changed so quickly!

 Chapter 640： Broken place

    In the morning of the next day, Ronan went to Marvel Entertainment to meet Avi Allard to discuss matters concerning the "Fantastic Four" comics, and reached a consensus.


    Promote the new "Fantastic Four" comics according to the schedule established by Fox in the 20th century.


    Twentieth Century Fox has announced the release time of the "Fantastic Four" movie. This superhero movie will be released in the summer of 2005.


    Marvel Entertainment has also filed a record to deal with the early or late release of "Fantastic Four" by 20th Century Fox.


    Just like Ronan said, the brand-new Marvel Entertainment Company must show its attitude to the outside world. Marvel is no longer the comics company that anyone could handle before.


    "The Fantastic Four must die!" There is an inexplicable grief in Avi-Allard''s words: "For Marvel, their sacrifice is worthwhile."


    Ronan didn''t have too many complicated emotions, and said: "If one day, we can withdraw the copyright and bring the Fantastic Four back to life."


    Avi-Allard nodded first: "It can only be done like this." Then he shook his head: "It''s stinky, it''s more difficult to pull it back."


    Ronan smiled and said with relief: "It''s better than just watching them fall into the hands of other companies."


    "That''s what I said." Avi-Allard understood what this meant.


    Ronan is actually very clear that this is a lose-lose strategy. Marvel Entertainment uses the end of the "Fantastic Four" comics to drag down the commercial prospects of the 20th Century Fox "Fantastic Four" movies.


    Ronan didn¡¯t care too much about whether to revive the "Fantastic Four" in case the copyright was recovered in the future. On the one hand, Marvel Entertainment must use "Fantastic Four" to kill chickens and monkeys; on the other hand, the Avengers plan went well. If so, Marvel Dafa will still be available in the future.


    Once a Marvel superhero movie has a brand effect, its power is quite amazing. Many movies of average quality can use the Marvel brand and Marvel Dafa to create good commercial results.


    The topic of Ronan and Avi-Allard quickly turned to the "Iron Man" project that had already begun its pre-operations.


    Avi-Allard talked about the latest developments: "Kevin just reported to me the day before yesterday. He has already managed Samuel Jackson. I admire Kevin very much. I don¡¯t know how he did it. Let Samuel -Jackson signed ten film contracts with Marvel Entertainment for the role of Nick Fury."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Kevin Fitch has worked hard in Hollywood for many years and he has no shortage of experience and ability. There is always a way."


    Originally, he thought that if Samuel Jackson disagreed, he would switch to another actor. After all, although the marinated egg is black, it is not necessarily a black actor.


    Kevin Fitch managed the future director of S.H.I.E.L.D. at the fastest speed.


    This is also considered as a qualified answer sheet submitted by Kevin Fitch as the producer of "Iron Man".


    Avi Allard said: "In the previous meeting, Kevin Fitch estimated that the entire project production budget would require 160 million US dollars. Is it a bit high? This is too risky for Marvel Entertainment."


    Marvel Entertainment has just received funding from Relativity Entertainment, and the situation has gradually stabilized. Avi Allard is worried about such a large investment, which is also a normal reaction.


    Ronan said: "This film requires too many special effects, even with a budget of 160 million US dollars, it must be saved."


    "Risk." Avi Allard sighed slightly: "If this film fails, Marvel will be dangerous again."


    Ronan glanced at Avi-Allard, and said: "With the theory of relativity entertainment, Marvel Entertainment will not fall."


    Ronan did not say anything more. In recent years, Avi Allard is the most suitable helmsman for Marvel Entertainment.


    The film project "Iron Man" does not actually occupy any liquidity of Marvel Entertainment, and all budgets are settled by the Pacific Investment Foundation.


    With the development of time and the return of past investments, Scott Swift continues to attract investments from all over the world. There is still a certain market for such fixed-income investment products.


    After all, most investment institutions and investors are well aware that high-yield investment projects will inevitably have various problems and huge risks. Of course, all funds cannot be put on top. Investments with stable returns will often occupy a considerable amount of their investment. Large proportions.


    The Pacific Investment Fund has stable income, excellent reputation and timely return of investment and income. It has opened up its reputation in the past two years.


    Even some Wall Street investment institutions began to find Scott Swift, wanting to carry out in-depth cooperation with the Pacific Foundation, such as the famous Lehman Brothers.


    Of course, the large investment banks on Wall Street couldn''t cope with it. Ronan asked Scott Swift to talk slowly with Lehman Brothers.


    The first batch of US$40 million for the "Iron Man" project has been funded, and preparations will begin soon. We will try our best to start shooting in March and April next year, and complete all post-production by March 2006, and then start the summer file. Released.


    Then everything proceeds according to plan, and strive to achieve the first assembly of the Avengers around 2010.


    The actual copyright situation of Marvel superheroes is here. It is impossible for a short time like Spider-Man and Fantastic Four to return to Marvel Entertainment. The original Avengers will still be the Big Six.


    The biggest change is that the copyright of the Hulk has completely returned, and it has nothing to do with Universal Pictures. If Marvel Entertainment shoots the "Hulk" movie, there is no need to worry about it as before and worry that Universal Pictures will share most of the proceeds.


    The participation of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan also made the Avengers plan very clear from the very beginning. Marvel Entertainment is responsible for the production and the Embassy Films release. During this period, there will be no more Marvel change of ownership.


    Once, "Iron Man" was a gamble for Marvel comics, and it was difficult to find a distributor. In the end, it had to sign a high-proportion distribution and sharing contract with Paramount Pictures, which resulted in an absolute passive position.


    After Walt Disney acquired Marvel at that time, in order to make the Marvel series really complete, it had to spend $115 million to recover the distribution rights from Paramount Pictures.


    Today, Marvel Entertainment under Relativity Entertainment¡¯s situation is much better than it used to be. It has a clear plan, a mature production team, a sufficient budget, and a complete channel for publicity and distribution, and the copyright of superheroes is even greater. Concentrate in your own hands.


    In the past, with the soaring commercial value of Marvel¡¯s IP, under the framework of Hollywood¡¯s ¡°copyright division¡± system, the major entertainment groups have fiercely engaged in trading games around copyright transfer, authorization, production and distribution.


    After leaving Marvel, Ronan drove back to the hotel and looked at the bustling streets of Manhattan, New York. He suddenly thought of one thing, "they" always come to New York again and again, wanting to destroy New York.


    I once remembered a colleague who finished watching a Marvel movie and said: This is the first few times New York has been bombed by aliens! I really want to live in this broken place that may be killed at any time!


    Having said that, it''s not just a place in New York. The Earth in the Marvel universe is too dangerous. Various events are emerging one after another. Living in such a world, you may die anytime, anywhere due to inexplicable events.


    Ronan spent the weekend with Anne Hathaway in New York and waited until the box office of Spider-Man 2 before returning to Los Angeles.


    The first "Spider-Man" caused a worldwide sensation, but the sequel did not succeed. It won US$115.81 million in the box office in North America in the first week of the painting, which completely ended the market chaos since the first weekend of June. The situation, won the North American box office champion with absolute advantage!


    But besides the happy news, there were also negative reactions.


    Whether it is the media or the audience, after being appetized by "Spider-Man", expectations for "Spider-Man 2" have become higher, but the film has not made any breakthroughs, resulting in a more serious decline in word-of-mouth compared to the first.


    Ronan can see clearly that Sony Columbia Pictures is on the old road of "no spiders but three".


    This is a good thing for Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan immediately went to the "Iron Man" project department that was preparing to build a crew at the Hughes Aircraft Factory, and exchanged the latest work situation with Kevin Fitch. Kevin Fitch got Samuel Jackson. But he hit a nail in the favored "War Machine" actor Tyrese Howard.


    The black actor not only opened his mouth and asked for a high salary of 8 million US dollars, he was also willing to sign a film cooperation with Marvel Entertainment.


    Without waiting for Ronan to come, Kevin Fitch directly rejected the candidate and is currently selecting new black actors.


    In addition, Kevin Feige has made in-depth contact with Jon Fein, who is an actor, screenwriter, and director. ~www.novelhall.com ~ Jon Feiru has a special relationship with "Iron Man". I am very interested in cooperating with Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.


    "It is my honor to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, and I have great expectations for it."


    When facing Ronan, Jon Feiru said: "I think this cooperation will change my career!"


    Obviously, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment''s past reputations played a huge role in attracting the director Jon Feiru.


    Jon Feiru also specifically talked with Ronan about the shooting and production of the "Iron Man" project: "Adaptation is necessary, but at the same time as the adaptation, the basic settings of the original must be considered, because even if it is like "Iron Man" "In this way, people are not very familiar with themes, and the basic setting should be as faithful as possible to the reader''s memory, so as to make full use of the existing audience base."


    He looks chubby and even a little funny, but what he says is very insightful: "Superhero movies have their inherent commercialization model, because people always like to watch hero battles and explosions and destruction. Shooting. This kind of subject matter will be more secure, because in today''s general environment, even if the hero you shoot is not perfect, it will not affect the movie''s popularity too much."

 Chapter 641： Father and son

    "Welcome to the Marvel family!"


    In the office of the Hughes Aircraft Studio, Kevin Fitch put down the contract he had just signed, and shook hands with Jon Ferry. Jon Fitch''s chubby face was full of smiles: "This is mine. with pleasure."


    "Iron Man", and the future "Iron Man" trilogy, now has a director.


    Jon Fyreu has signed three film director contracts with Marvel Entertainment. It is not that Ronan and Kevin Fitch don¡¯t want to sign more, but Jon-Fayre has already made a certain reputation in the directing industry and has many choices. , Do not want to be tied to the same series of movies for many years to come.


    Putting down the director''s contract, Kevin Fitch gave another contract to Jon Fyru¡¯s agent. The agent simply looked through it and indicated that Jon Fyruh was okay, and Jon Fyruy was here again. This actor contract is signed.


    This is one of the reasons why Ronan and Kevin Fitch did not hold on to the director''s contract. Jon Fitch signed six actor contracts with Marvel Entertainment.


    Kevin Fitch and representatives of the lawyers, directors'' union, and actors'' union to deal with the follow-up of the contract, the meeting room that was a bit chaotic was quiet.


    Jon Feiru took the initiative to find Ronan who was sitting at the side of the conference table.


    "I didn''t expect Marvel to have such a plan." Jon Feiru thought of the plan he saw after signing the non-disclosure agreement, feeling quite emotional: "I feel that I am opening an era."


    Ronan had talked with Jon Feiru many times and had a good impression of this humorous and talented fat man, and immediately said with a smile, "It''s just a plan."


    Jon Feiru said without a trace: "If someone in Hollywood can successfully implement such a grand plan, you are the one with the greatest chance."


    "We need to work together." Ronan knows very well that large-scale commercial films have always been a team product.


    Jon Feiru said suddenly: "I regretted reading the Avengers plan."


    Ronan looked at him suspiciously.


    Jon Feiru joked: "Captain America is not bad, I think the tone of the adaptation of this film is more serious."


    Ronan could hear this as a joke and couldn''t help laughing: "Jon, then you can participate in the director competition for "Captain America"."


    Jon Feiru also laughed, chatted with Ronan again, looked at the time, and said, "I have an appointment with the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment to talk about the script..."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Go ahead."


    The script is only the first draft, and many parts need to be adjusted. Jon Feiru recently also gave a lot of suggestions.


    In the original comics, the character Tony Stark participated in the Vietnam War, which was later changed to the Gulf War.


    Now that the film is adapted into a movie, the battlefield must be relocated again. Jon Feiru suggested replacing it with Afghanistan, because the story told in the film cannot appear too old, so it must be given a true contemporary look.


    The preparations for "Iron Man" are not going smoothly. Even with Ronan''s golden signature, there are still people who are full of doubts about the lesser-known superhero like Marvel''s adaptation.


    For example, the heroine Little Pepper, Ronan has no plans to continue to use Gwyneth Paltrow, a deep princess patient, and plans to invite people who have already cooperated with Shahai Entertainment in the two films "Mean Girl" and "Wedding Proud" Rachel McAdams starred in Potts.


    Unexpectedly, the audition invitation sent by the crew was directly rejected by Rachel McAdams.


    Ronan was somewhat surprised, because he remembered well that Rachel McAdams once played a supporting actress in "Doctor Strange".


    Compared to that character, Pepper is obviously heavier in the Marvel universe.


    Perhaps a film full of literary and artistic atmosphere, such as "The Notebook of Love", made Rachel McAdams, who has been following the commercial route, changed the way he chose characters and film projects.


    Or perhaps it is full of misgivings about Marvel Entertainment''s requirement to sign multiple film contracts at once.


    After all, she is also considered a famous actress.


    In particular, "Wedding Proud" hit the box office last month, which made Rachel McAdams'' reputation and value skyrocket, and faintly entered the threshold of second-tier stars.


    "Wedding Proud" was released in North America for five weeks, with a total box office of 195.18 million US dollars.


    But this kind of typical American comedy has a much worse response overseas. It appeared in overseas markets two weeks ago, and it has been opened in more than forty countries, and the overseas box office is less than 25 million US dollars.


    According to the actual response forecast in overseas markets, the overseas box office performance of "Wedding Proud" is one-third that of North America.


    Rachel McAdams'' polite refusal also made Ronan lose his only tendency in the role of Pepper.


    He wanted to invite Charlize Theron to play this role, but the Oscar queen, even if the Oscar queen is not particularly paid, will not easily sign multiple film contracts with Marvel Entertainment at once.


    If you only sign one, Marvel Entertainment is too passive.


    After discussing with Kevin Fitch, Ronan asked the crew to hold a public audition for Pepper.


    With the arrival of director Jon Feiru, the speed of crew formation accelerated, and a team quickly moved into the Hughes Aircraft Factory to begin shooting and designing the scene.


    All the interior scenes of the film will be shot at the Hughes Aircraft Factory, which also echoes the background of Iron Man''s birth.


    Stan Lee, the creator of the comics, publicly stated more than once that the role of Tony Stark is based on Howard Hughes, because Stan Lee thinks Howard Hughes is the most colorful character in the contemporary era. He is both Inventor, adventurer, multi-millionaire, playboy, but eventually turned into a lunatic.


    When making movies, sometimes the mystery of real legends can have a strong propaganda effect.


    Thanks to the momentum created by the Embassy Film Industry, Ronan is still receiving attention from many media reporters. The "Iron Man" project is on the right track. Naturally, a wave of publicity is indispensable to give people a general impression.


    Outside the crew, Ronan and Marvel Entertainment pushed Stan Lee to the media.


    This old man wanted to see that his sons could shine and become the hottest heroes in the world during their lifetime.


    In some ways, this makes sense with the reason that fathers like to see their son succeed.


    Moreover, Stan Lee is more than eighty years old. In the face of such an old man, even if there is something wrong, the media and the public will be infinitely tolerant.


    Similarly, Marvel Entertainment has no idea of ??squeezing Stan Lee''s last remaining value.


    Stan Lee made a special trip to Los Angeles and was interviewed by the media at the Hughes Aircraft Factory.


    "The reason why I want to create the character of Iron Man is that I want to create a character different from ordinary superheroes. At that time, in 1963, the characteristics of Iron Man were not characters that young readers were interested in: he was an entrepreneur. And make weapons of war."


    Facing reporters, Stan Lee seemed to return to the vigorous 1960s and 1970s: "I said to myself: I want to create the protagonist Tony Stark, so that young people can like him, because Tony is rich, handsome, Funny and charming. At the same time, I deliberately designed his heart to be fragile, so that he does not appear too perfect, and readers will be more concerned about his safety.


    After the interview with Stan Lee, "Iron Man" attracted a lot of attention in the industry, and even some invisible Iron Man fans jumped out.


    Ronan received a call from Sofia Coppola, who had worked with him, and agreed to call Nicolas Cage once.


    "I like the role of Iron Man very much." Nicholas Cage said to Ronan on the phone: "I have been a fan of Iron Man since I was ten years old. Ronan, you must give me an audition opportunity, I really Is very interested in starring in Iron Man."


    Ronan was speechless for a while. Whether Nicholas Cage was a fan of Iron Man or was he interested in the role because of the producer''s name Ronan Anderson, he couldn''t guess.


    But he remembered that Nicholas Cage''s favorite superhero was Superman, and he wanted to play Superman more than once.


    "You can participate in the audition." Ronan told the truth: "However, there is a prerequisite for this role to choose an actor. It needs to sign multiple film contracts with Marvel Entertainment at once. Within the next ten years, the actors will directly contact Iron Man. The roles are tied together."


    As soon as he said this, Nicholas Cage on the opposite side fell silent immediately.


    Now, Nicholas Cage''s financial crisis is beginning to appear, but it is far from the bad situation that came later.


    He also has many choices.


    "I''ll discuss it with the agent." Nicholas Cage replied.


    Ronan believes that Nicholas Cage will not mention this matter again, because it is not just a long-term contract, and the pay is still very low.


    "Actually, Nicholas Cage is also good." Kevin Fitch said: "The pay is too high. We prefer actors with relatively low pay."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked a key question: "How is our number one target?"


    "The first audition was very good, it was a perfect fit." Kevin Fitch knew that Ronan was asking Robert Downey Jr., and said: "I have to think about it. After all, he is a famous star."


    Ronan said: "It''s really not easy for Robert Downey Jr. to sign ten films at a time and be willing to work with us."


    "I''m creating a situation to make Robert Downey Jr. feel that it is very difficult to get the role of Iron Man." Kevin Fitch said simply: "In addition to issuing an audition invitation, I also passed The roundabout way to the side sent a signal to Robert Downey Jr.''s fianc¨¦e. This project is the best opportunity for Robert Downey Jr."


    He smiled: "In fact, it''s almost like this."


    Ronan understood what Kevin Fitch meant: "The harder you get, the more you will cherish it."


    Kevin Fitch smiled: "Probably that''s it."


    None of these producers who can mix to the top is a simple character.


    Ronan also said about the situation: "Miss Felton and Susan Levine are alumni of the USC Film School. Although they are of different levels, they are in the same dormitory."


    He reminded Kevin Fitch again: "Susan Levine is the key."


    Kevin Fitch said: "Don''t worry, we have quietly done a lot of work on Susan Levine."

 Chapter 642： good luck

    Los Angeles, in a very ordinary coffee shop in North Hollywood.


    "You have worked with Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, Mel." Robert Downey Jr. looked at the middle-aged man with the rough lines opposite: "How are they?"


    Mel Gibson picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and told the truth: "It was a very bad experience."


    Robert Downey Jr. frowned slightly: "Ronan Anderson has a good reputation among industry rumors."


    "Good?" Mel Gibson laughed. "If they are really good, will I sue them?"


    Robert Downey Jr. didn''t know what to say. After experiencing the downturn in his life, he was no longer the **** of the year. Some things were also very clear: Is it wrong to respect the contract between the two parties?


    But Mel Gibson has helped a lot, and Robert Downey Jr. can''t say such a thing.


    The two had talked specifically before. Mel Gibson didn''t have so many twists and turns, and spoke very directly: "If I were you, I would not cooperate with Ronan Anderson. Downey, sign a dozen at a time. Movie contract, is this different from selling yourself?"


    Robert Downey Jr. is also full of doubts about this, but he is more concerned about another point: "Mel, you know better than me in producing. Will Ronan Anderson succeed in this "Iron Man"?"


    In the face of friends, Mel Gibson can¡¯t talk nonsense: ¡°I don¡¯t know the specifics of the project, but I¡¯ve been in contact with Ronan Anderson many times. Ronan Anderson is willing to invest US$160 million and he will definitely succeed. Sure of..."


    Robert Downey Jr. struggled.


    Mel Gibson shook his head and could only say: "Donnie, working with Ronan Anderson, we must keep one hand, or he will sell it and count the money for him."


    Hearing this, Robert Downey Jr. suddenly thought of a question. Given the current situation, what qualifications do he have to keep?


    Then, he didn''t worry about it. After all, he had only participated in the first audition, and he might not be able to get the role of Iron Man. Maybe this audition would be brushed off.


    Robert Downey Jr. seemed to be moved when he thought of his current situation and his fianc¨¦e running around for him.


    Mel Gibson started from a friend''s point of view and said: "Donnie, work with Ronan Anderson, you have to think about it, don''t become like me."


    Robert Downey Jr. quickly asked: "How is the lawsuit?"


    "Lost in the first round." Mel Gibson was as tough as a savage: "I am going to appeal."


    Robert Downey Jr. persuaded: "Mel, there are some things. When you need to take a step back, you still have to take a step back."


    Mel Gibson shook his head slowly but firmly: "You don''t understand, you don''t know, "The Passion of the Christ" represents how much interest."


    A third-party organization has estimated that Embassy Pictures¡¯ release of "The Passion of the Christ" will only generate a net profit of more than US$150 million in terms of box office, DVD and TV copyright.


    Mel Gibson also has a production company, and he knows that the estimates of third-party agencies are very conservative and the real profits are definitely higher.


    Robert Downey Jr. understands Mel Gibson''s character and knows that it''s useless to persuade him, so he simply stopped persuading him.


    For many outsiders, Mel Gibson is a vulgar, rude and grumpy man, but he has always been a reliable partner when getting along with friends.


    "Downey, you must be careful when working with Ronan Anderson." Mel Gibson knew how much Robert Downey Jr. was eager to stand up. Ronan Anderson''s golden sign was far more attractive than his friends'' persuasion. I can only do my best to remind: "We must be more vigilant."


    Robert Downey Jr. said seriously, "I will."


    Mel Gibson stood up: "Good luck."


    Robert Downey Jr. smiled: "Thank you."


    Mel Gibson left the cafe and returned to the Burbank Disney Studios. Robert Downey Jr. sent a text message to his fiancee, but he waited patiently after seeing no reply.


    Not far from here, Jessica Felton walked slowly into the glass door in an old-fashioned cafe near Laurel Valley Avenue.


    "Here, Jesse."


    Hearing a familiar voice, Jessica Felton quickened her pace and hugged the oncoming brown-haired woman gently: "It''s been a long time, Susan."


    "It''s been several years." Susan Levine moved a little away, looked up and down Jessica Felton, and said, "Jessie, you seem to be bigger."


    Jessica Felton glanced down and said annoyedly: "It''s almost a burden."


    Susan Levine invited Jessica Felton to take a seat, ordered coffee again, and slid her right hand over her forehead. The diamond ring on it was shining: "We haven''t seen each other in a few years?"


    Jessica Felton didn''t seem to notice the diamond ring, and thought for a while: "It seems that I have met twice after graduating from the USC Film School."


    "You technical madman, every time you call you, you say you don¡¯t have time." Susan Levine calmed his mind and pulled out the friendship of the year: "I was in the last year of the USC Film Academy. We all have lunch and dinner together."


    Jessica Felton showed a bit of nostalgia: "Yes, when I think about it, I was really happy then, simple and simple happiness."


    Susan Levine sighed: "After graduation and working, it''s hard to have that kind of happiness. I have been busy every day for the past few years, and my classmates and alumni were almost out of touch. "


    She specifically said: "If it hadn''t been for an assistant producer from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew at a party some time ago, I didn''t know that you had already become the producer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Fortunately, her hands. With your contact information, I finally got in touch with you."


    Jessica Felton smiled embarrassedly, because Susan Levine did contact her when she just graduated. Unfortunately, she was immersed in researching editing techniques and did not respond too much. The two sides gradually stopped. contact.


    In Ronan''s words, she chose to be a technical house. Except for a few people, she took the initiative to cut off external contacts and wanted to research and create something new in editing.


    As a result, I met Ronan. Due to the financial pressure of life and research, he was eventually led to become a producer.


    "I had a problem with my thinking." Jessica Felton said with a smile.


    Susan Levine nodded: "Anyway, the hardest part is over."


    "Yes." Jessica Felton lowered her head to look at her chest subconsciously. At that time, she was always jokes and her chest was sloppy: "No matter how difficult it is, I got it out."


    Susan Levine said: "Remember? I invited you to Silver Pictures at the time. Fortunately, you didn''t agree. Now, the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still the first producer."


    Jessica Felton unconsciously thought of a sentence he often heard, and said: "I''m just lucky."


    Susan Levine deliberately said: "You are so lucky."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "Susan, you have developed a lot better than me. You are not only a producer, but also a senior vice president of Silver Productions."


    Susan Levine shook her head: "How can this kind of small company compare to the Relativity Entertainment you work for." She suddenly changed the subject: "Ronan Anderson trusts you very much? A top production like "Pirates of the Caribbean" You will be responsible."


    Jessica Felton neither admitted nor denied: "It''s okay."


    Susan Levine once again raised her hand to lift her hair, and the diamond ring was very eye-catching.


    Jessica Felton is not stupid at all. This time she saw the diamond ring and asked: "Susan, are you engaged?"


    Susan Levin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I''m engaged. It was a pity that I couldn''t contact you at that time." He looked happy: "I knew an actor when I was filming "Ghost Man". You may have heard of it, Robert Downey Jr."


    "Is it him?" Jessica Felton was a little surprised: "I know him, we even watched him play "Chaplin" together back then."


    Susan Levine smiled happily: "I didn''t expect that I would come with him." She shrugged slightly: "If it wasn''t for Downey''s troubles over the years, I guess I would have even met him. No."


    Jessica Felton took a sentence that she didn''t believe in: "Perhaps this is fate." She asked: "When will you get married, don''t forget to notify me."


    "I won''t get married in a short time." Susan Levine felt that the opportunity was almost over: "Downey is in trouble now, his career is at a low point, and his energy is not focused on marriage. During this time, he is fighting for a role. "


    Having said that, she suddenly looked at Jessica Felton: "Speaking of which, this role is closely related to the Relativity Entertainment you are in."


    Jessica Felton asked: "What role?"


    Susan Levine said directly: "Iron Man, Tony Stark, Downey has participated in the first audition."


    "This projectJessica Felton nodded gently: "I heard my colleagues talk about the big project of Marvel Entertainment. "


    Susan Levine looked at Jessica Felton: "Jesse, can you help me ask about Downey''s audition? The crew has not given a clear answer, I''m worried."


    "This..." Jessica Felton seemed to hesitate: "This is not a project I am responsible for or involved in. Strictly speaking, the project and I are not a company."


    Susan Levine smiled and said: "I have no other meaning, just want to inquire about the audition results."


    Jessica Felton thought for a while, and said slowly: "It''s not difficult to get an audition, and I can''t help much."


    Susan Levine doesn''t believe Jessica Felton''s words. Being able to serve as the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" shows that she is already one of the important figures in Relativity Entertainment.


    Of course, there are some things you can''t worry about.


    Jessica Felton took out her phone and said, "I''ll ask you."

 Chapter 643： Turning point in life

    Leaving the cafe, Jessica Felton got into a red car parked on the side of the road. After driving some distance, she found a place to stop, and took her mobile phone to dial a number.


    "It''s me, I just met Susan Levine, I have said everything that should be said." Jessica Felton was somewhat dissatisfied: "Ronan, I''m very surprised why I did this for the first time. Does it feel good?"


    A familiar voice came from the phone: "Because you only need to tell the truth, you don''t need to lie."


    Jessica Felton thought for a while and said, "It seems like this."


    What she said to Susan Levine was all truthful, not half a lie. The crew and Ronan¡¯s views on Robert Downey Jr.¡¯s audition, the project¡¯s future prospects, etc. were all true.


    "Thank you, Jesse." said the other side of the phone.


    Jessica Felton said: "You''re welcome." She then asked: "Ronan, these situations will aggravate the desire of Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Levine for Iron Man?"


    "That''s right or wrong, they themselves are very eager for Iron Man, otherwise they would not find someone to inquire about the audition results." Ronan simply explained: "I just want Robert Downey Jr. to sign a long-term contract willingly. approximately."


    Jessica Felton changed her hand to hold the phone: "A dozen film appointments, it''s crazy."


    There was another voice in the earpiece: ¡°That¡¯s why I asked you for help. Although Robert Downey Jr. is now down, he is the son of the old Robert Downey, and friends such as Mel Gibson. The actors who are really popular are different."


    Jessica Felton is also a producer, understands the meaning of this, the latter is often willing to pay any price in order to become famous.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about it." Jessica Felton said with a smile: "Ronan, you owe me a big meal."


    "No problem, I will invite you to dinner another day."


    After hanging up the phone, Jessica Felton put her phone away, glanced down, and adjusted her seat back with a slight distress. Her chest was always against the steering wheel. She was really worried.


    Susan Levine walked out of the cafe, made a few consecutive phone calls, and went to meet an experienced assistant producer in the circle who had worked with Shahai Entertainment, and then drove to North Hollywood to pick it up. Robert Downey Jr. went back to Malibu¡¯s home.


    Entering the house, the unmarried couple immediately discussed about "Iron Man."


    Robert Downey Jr. asked: "Is there any news on the audition results?"


    "I asked a few people about the relationship, and the responses were basically the same." Susan Levine looked at Robert Downey Jr. with relief in her eyes: "Kevin Fitch and Ronan Anderson agree that you The audition effect was very good, and the fit with Tony Stanco was very high. There was even a voice in the crew, so we no longer have a second audition, and directly talk to us about the Iron Man actor contract."


    Robert Downey Jr.''s gloomy eyes lit up instantly, as if a pedestrian sinking into the darkness at the bottom of the valley saw the guiding light: "Really?"


    Susan Levine stroked Robert Downey Jr''s cheek with distress, and said: "We have verified the news and it should be true, but it should not be too optimistic. It is said that Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage are also interested. This role."


    "They?" Robert Downey Jr felt that the guiding light in front of him was flickering and dimming: "Can I compete with them?"


    Susan Levine knows the situation of her fiance: "I haven''t worked hard, how can I know if it will work?" She changed the subject appropriately. Because Robert Downey Jr. is still in drug rehabilitation, his emotions are not easy to produce too much ups and downs, so he quickly distracted him : "Did you see Mel Gibson?"


    "I saw it." Robert Downey Jr. frowned: "Mel suggested that I don''t cooperate with Ronan Anderson. Even if I cooperate, I must be cautious."


    Susan Levine had heard about Mel Gibson, so she never liked this friend of the fiance because she was Jewish.


    And from a rational point of view, there really is no better chance for Robert Downey Jr.


    As a producer, he can still be the producer of the vice president of the production company. Susan Levine has a professional judgment on the roles and actors, although she will not take the initiative to speak, so as not to involve Robert Tang Jr. Ni¡¯s scars, but there is a clear judgment in his heart, Tony Stark¡¯s personality and character are simply tailored for Robert Downey Jr.


    In the situation of Robert Downey Jr., he can never withstand any failure...


    No one knows better than her that the fianc¨¦ is not reconciled, and even dreams back in the middle of the night.


    According to the news from Jessica Felton and a few others, Susan Levine is very sure. The crew, Kevin Fitch and Ronan Anderson are all optimistic about Robert Downey Jr., but Robert Don Jr. If Nepal wants to win, he still needs to fight hard.


    Against Nicholas Cage and Tom Cruise, what are the advantages of Robert Downey Jr.?


    Robert Downey Jr. said again: "Mel just worked with Ronan Anderson this year, what he said..."


    "Downey, have you considered a problem?" Susan Levine rarely interrupted Robert Downey Jr.: "Mel Gibson is having serious problems with Ronan Anderson and his Relativity Entertainment Group. Is there any bias in what he said about Ronan Anderson? Is the position neutral enough? Is it based on self-interest?"


    Robert Downey Jr. thought about the lawsuit that Mel Gibson had just lost and didn''t know how to answer.


    Susan Levine said: "Frankly speaking, is Ronan Anderson really wrong with Mel Gibson? Before the film went viral, all the risks belonged to Embassy Pictures; the box office went viral, regardless of the contract. It is necessary to demand large profits outside the contract..."


    Like his good friend Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr. also believes in Susan Levine. In the hardest and darkest years of 2003, Susan came together with him.


    Because of love.


    "What about your suggestion?" Robert Downey Jr. asked.


    "Downey." Susan Levine put her fiance''s face in both hands, and said with distress, "We actually don''t have a better choice."


    Robert Downey Jr. said: "There are also Nicholas Cage and Tom Cruise."


    Susan Levine shook her head: "Don''t worry, leave it to me to talk. Our biggest problem is not them, but the appointment." She accurately grasped the key point: "A dozen movies are too long."


    Robert Downey Jr. saw that his fiancee was a little heavy, and he said half-jokingly: "It''s like I''m going to sell it to Marvel Entertainment."


    Susan Levine added: "According to what I have learned, Downey, we want to fight for this role. It is impossible not to compromise on the long-term contract."


    Robert Downey Jr. nodded slightly.


    As a producer, Susan Levine can look at this issue in a realistic way: "Ronan Anderson has developed a long-term plan for Marvel Entertainment. I don¡¯t know what it is, but with his ability, I believe this plan is extremely feasible. In our case, signing a few more films may not be a bad thing."


    Apart from Marvel Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, who dares to invite Robert Downey Jr. to play the leading actor now?


    Susan Levine continued: "I have also inquired about the specific circumstances of the film contract. The maximum remuneration ceiling is set at 20 million US dollars! This is a treatment only for top Hollywood stars."


    She was also very dissatisfied when she heard about a dozen film appointments at first, but when she heard the capped pay, she felt that a long appointment might not be a bad thing.


    How many people in Hollywood can get 20 million dollars in salary? Besides, in the case of Robert Downey Jr...


    According to Ronan Anderson''s production success rate, after Robert Downey Jr. starred in several films, it might soon rise to 20 million US dollars.


    Robert Downey Jr. was also moved: "20 million dollars."


    "When I negotiate with the crew, I will talk about the pay." Susan Levine said: "I will try to keep the film contract within ten."


    The two names of Nicholas Cage and Tom Cruise are not only Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levine also has tremendous pressure because Robert Downey Jr. past years, this year, and even the future For many years, there was no choice at all.


    Regardless of the others, Susan Levine resolutely chose love and joined Robert Downey Jr., but who doesn''t want her choice to become even better?


    Even if you choose Marvel wrong, can it be worse than it is now?


    Ronan Anderson! Because of the same producer, Susan Levine knew that Ronan Anderson was unique in Hollywood, and how rare it was to cooperate with Ronan Anderson.


    Even Jessica Felton, a big-chested and cumbersome paranoid technical woman, can succeed, not to mention Robert Downey Jr. who has changed his mind to righteousness?


    Not seeing the value of this cooperation, seeing Robert Downey Jr.''s only chance, Susan Levine will not cheekily go to Jessica Felton, who has not been in touch for many years.


    Robert Downey Jr. is not so decisive. Perhaps he used to be a brave person, but drugs are a kind of destruction to people¡¯s will and spirit In addition, Mel Gibson has rescued and suffered several times The potential influence of the friends between him on Robert Downey Jr. is not insignificant.


    Although I understand the truth and know that between Mel Gibson and Relativity Entertainment, Mel Gibson broke his promise, but Robert Downey Jr. still has doubts.


    This kind of doubt comes from friends, from the ravages of drugs, and from the lack of self-confidence caused by many difficulties after being released from prison.


    Today''s Robert Downey Jr. is neither as high-spirited as Chaplin, nor as decadent as he was in jail, nor is he as dazzling as he once became famous.


    Robert Downey Jr is standing at a turning point in his life.


    Perhaps Robert Downey Jr. didn''t clearly realize it, but Susan Levine saw it very clearly.


    The conditions are harsher, but the opportunity is the best.


    At least for Robert Downey Jr., this is the case.

 Chapter 644： Thank you for your perseverance

    This is a battle. It is not easy to win. The protagonist must be courageous.


    Susan Levine took up Robert Downey Jr¡¯s face again, stared into his eyes, and said, ¡°This shouldn¡¯t be where you stay, you shouldn¡¯t be like this! You still have a chance, and you still have a chance to return. Where you should be! Downey, you are the son of old Robert! Oscar candidate! You have to cheer up! You are the man Susan Levine chose!"


    She was full of affection: "Donnie, do you remember? You said you wanted to take me to the highest point in Hollywood to see the scenery! To make all the women in the world envy I chose Robert Downey Jr.!"


    These words, one after another, fell in the heart of Robert Downey Jr.


    The past, scene after scene emerged.


    At the age of 22, he starred in the first movie "Pick-up Expert", which made him an instant hit, and he was young.


    At the age of 27, he was nominated for the British Film Academy Award and Oscar for his film "Chaplin".


    What did Leonardo DiCaprio and Keanu Reeves do in front of him? Even their lead brother, Revan Phoenix, is only on par with him.


    Perhaps it was because it was so easy to be born, and when an example like Ruifan Phoenix was in front of him, he turned a blind eye.


    The spring breeze last year was still happy, but the next year was a complete failure, and then I haven''t gotten up until now.


    He carried guns illegally, was arrested many times and appeared in court for trial, was forced to retrain and sentenced by the court, and repeated the pattern of drug use, imprisonment, relapse and re-entry.


    Everyone who saw him avoided him, even the little ones dared to come over and step on them.


    Once caught by the police and sentenced to jail, it was a phone call from a neighbor, because when he became popular, he scolded the neighbor more than once.


    Then came the prison life. It was a period of shame, an experience that he didn''t even want to mention.


    At that time he was not a movie star at all, but a criminal. He didn''t even have a name. He was called "P50522".


    After he was released from prison, he has no credibility. No one in the industry believes that he can completely detoxify. After all, no one is willing to take the risk of the protagonist being taken away halfway through the filming...


    Drugs destroyed countless people and countless families, and almost destroyed him.


    Looking back now, that thing must not be touched, whoever touches it will be finished.


    Who can imagine that the once-famous and talented actor, Robert Downey Jr., has fallen to such a point that he can only play some corner roles in the crew for a very low salary of eight dollars an hour.


    Even if this is the case, the crew is only given the opportunity based on Mel Gibson''s recommendation and guarantee.


    Until I met Susan, the only producer Susan who was willing to give him a fair chance to perform.


    Hollywood scripts are often like this. Good girls can''t escape being attracted by bad boys, so the vice president of Silver Pictures falls in love with him, a penniless man with heavy debts.


    They met with opposition from everyone, especially Susan''s parents and friends, no one would like to hand over such an outstanding woman to a notorious and outdated star.


    But Susan did not put pressure on him, but silently added a stroke called "Robert Downey Jr." to his life track.


    Therefore, he vowed to make Susan happy, at least not to be the object of ridicule.


    Susan once said to him: "Life is always hard. You can only choose drugs or me."


    He chose Susan, and Susan became engaged to him without hesitation.


    A lot of things happened during this period. No matter how difficult the years are, he has survived with Susan.


    Last year, the agent gave up on him, took the initiative to terminate the contract with him, and left him. In addition to her own work, Susan took the initiative to undertake the work of his agent.


    During the recent period, Susan almost gave up her job and tried her best to help him run Iron Man.


    Susan Levine kissed Robert Downey Jr. again: "Donnie, I believe you! You can definitely turn the hero in my heart into a hero for everyone!"


    "Yes!" Robert Downey Jr. psychologically passed the most important turning point in life: "I will definitely!"


    Robert Downey Jr. has something to say, but he didn''t say it: Thank you for your perseverance, and I will treat you wholeheartedly.


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    On the first Wednesday of early July, Susan Levine walked into Relativity Entertainment and had a meeting with Ronan, and Ronan sent her to Kevin Fitch.


    Ronan will not participate in the specific negotiation work, and leave it all to Kevin Fitch.


    This is also to avoid the emotions of the past and affect the judgment of today.


    How many people have liked Iron Man before? Fortunately, or unfortunately, Ronan was also one of them.


    Because he has seen a lot of related reports, Ronan knew from the very beginning that Susan Levine might be the key, and he and Kevin Fitch emphatically mentioned this woman.


    Regardless of personal feelings or real business interests, although Robert Downey Jr. is not the only candidate for Iron Man actor, he is always the first choice.


    It is not easy for an old bird in such a circle to sign a long-term contract, even if he is in a bad situation.


    Whether because of love or not, Susan Levine will not let Robert Downey Jr. sink.


    As far as Ronan is concerned, it was not so much that Iron Man changed the life of Robert Downey Jr., it was Susan Levine that changed Robert Downey Jr.


    In Hollywood, there are many people similar to Robert Downey Jr. They are a good deck from the start, but whether they can become a winner in the end depends on the level of the card player behind him.


    If Susan Levine''s conditions do not exceed the psychological expectations of him and Marvel Entertainment, Robert Downey Jr. will still be Iron Man.


    But Robert Downey Jr. wants to get another forty to fifty million dollars in salary, which is basically impossible.


    Of course, even if the long-term contract is signed, if all goes well, Robert Downey Jr.''s future salary will still be the top Hollywood.


    It''s just not as exaggerated as it used to be.


    At that time, the production cost of some Marvel superhero movies was so high that the special effects technology developed rapidly and the single special effect cost was steadily declining. The actors'' pay, especially Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson The pay is the key.


    Once Robert Downey Jr. took such a high salary for granted, Marvel did not sign a long-term contract with him at the beginning. After two consecutive "Iron Man" movies went viral, Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man could not be separated. You can only pay for it.


    Strictly speaking, in Hollywood, only Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. have received the superb actor pay.


    The top reward is only possible under one situation, and that is to become an inseparable protagonist of a super commercial fan movie.


    No matter how superstar, the pay for acting in this kind of drama is completely different from acting in other dramas.


    Captain Jack Sparrow and Iron Man almost became the meaning of their acting career.


    At that time, the Iron Man played by Robert Downey Jr. brought Marvel the most guaranteed profit, and there was no alternative, unless Marvel¡¯s new role surpassed the charm of Iron Man, but until the "Avengers" League 4 did not appear.


    In mid-July, Ronan and Robert Iger, as the last batch, moved into the Relativity Building in Century City.


    Ronan¡¯s new office is located on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building. To be precise, his office is composed of three parts: an office and a suite for rest, an assistant team work room headed by Connie, and a well-decorated meeting room. Guest room.


    The decoration of the office belongs to Ronan''s usual style, full of modern and technological sense.


    Even in the reception room, there is a brand new alloy screen that can support 2D and 3D projections.


    Ronan is also reminding himself that technological development is changing with each passing day, and a slight slack may lead to a big lag.


    The same is true for film technology.


    So far, Relativity Entertainment, as well as its subsidiary Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures, have all moved out of Burbank and entered the Relativity Building.


    In addition, the Theory of Relativity Building has one floor for post-production studios, and another floor that provides temporary office space for its crews.


    Even so, the building still has large vacant offices.


    Relativity entertainment is still developing, and latecomers will gradually fill other spaces.


    In addition to the film business, Relativity Entertainment''s companies such as Netflix and Marvel Entertainment still operate independently and will not be concentrated in Century City.


    Silicon Valley is the best place for Netflix.


    Marvel has been developing in New York for many years, and it is more appropriate to stay in New York than to Los Angeles.


    Standing in Ronan¡¯s office and looking out through the window, you can see the Fox Tower not far away, which is one of the six biggest in Hollywood.


    Nowadays, on the production and distribution alone, the performance of Relativity Entertainment is not below that of 20th Century Fox, but the overall strength gap is still obvious.


    It takes time and development to accumulate.


    At the same time that the relocation of Relativity Entertainment was completed, Ronan received good news from the United Kingdom. After nearly 50 days of hard work, Jefferson¡¯s team basically broke up the most stubborn group of shareholders of Manchester United¡¯s "Shareholders League", and Anderson. Manchester United''s shares have risen to 92% ~ www.novelhall.com ~ That is to say, Anderson can compulsorily acquire shares in the hands of other shareholders.


    Jefferson also officially submitted a delisting application to the London Stock Exchange, and the world-renowned Manchester United club is about to be fully privatized.


    Including all costs, the acquisition cost 58.89 million pounds.


    After the delisting of Manchester United, Ronan personally holds 85%, Will Smith and Tom Cruise occupy 7% and 8% respectively according to their respective capital contributions.


    The three individuals actually used US$100 million in funds, and all the rest came from Anderson¡¯s lending to Bank of America.


    With the completion of the acquisition, Anderson has completely acquired Manchester United, and all loans will also be passed on to the Manchester United club through legal procedures.


    In the future, Manchester United must carry a heavy burden and move forward.


    (Iron Man is also feelings, for feelings.)

 Chapter 645： Creepy look

    On Friday morning, walking into the Theory of Relativity Building, Kevin Fitch walked through the spacious lobby and entered the elevator.


    The interior of this brand-new office building is busy, and there are many people coming and going, some of whom can be named.


    For example, Ann Lee, who won an Oscar for best foreign language film, Christian Bale, who played the small blacksmith in "Pirates of the Caribbean", the young Australian actor Heath Ledger, and the serious-looking dark film director David Fincher, etc. Wait.


    Kevin Fitch is very clear that these people are different from him. They are definitely not employees of Relativity Entertainment or its subsidiaries, but temporary employees.


    They are cooperating with a company under Relativity Entertainment on film or other film and television projects.


    Nowadays, Relativity Entertainment produces more than ten films every year, with a total investment of more than 500 million U.S. dollars, and total revenue...


    Kevin Fitch only joined Marvel Entertainment under Relativity Entertainment this year, and he doesn''t know much about it.


    Relativity Entertainment is not listed, the share structure is simple, and there is no need to disclose operating data to the outside world. Therefore, there are speculations that the actual profitability of Relativity Entertainment far exceeds the estimation of external institutions.


    The possibility in this regard is very high.


    It is said that Ronan has just spent a lot of money to turn the famous Manchester United club into his personal plaything.


    Ronan, whom Kevin Fitch knew, was a very rational person. If he didn''t have sufficient funds, would he buy a professional sports club?


    The huge "Avengers Project" needs financial support.


    Coming to the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Kevin Fitch met Ronan''s assistant Connie. After greeted her, he quickly entered Ronan''s office.


    "I had two rounds of negotiations with Susan Levine." Kevin Fitch knew Ronan a little bit, and got to the point: "Probably I also figured out their situation."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It would be nice if you are solely responsible for this."


    Kevin Fitch said naturally: "This is the first time I have been an independent producer. There are some key points that you still need to grasp."


    Marvel is an old company, but Marvel Entertainment is a new company. If you want to gain a foothold in Marvel Entertainment, you can even do more. Ability is a relationship. He can''t ignore some small details.


    Everyone knows that the CEO of Marvel Entertainment is Avi Allard. How many people know him, who is Kevin Fitch? Therefore, Ronan''s support is the most critical.


    Avi Allard is far away in New York, but he is in Los Angeles. It is also an advantage to be able to meet Ronan frequently.


    An assistant brought coffee in at this time, and Avi Allard thanked him and said: "From the attitude that Susan Levine faintly expressed, Robert Downey Jr. is very eager for the role of Iron Man."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It is difficult for him to find a better opportunity in a short time."


    Having said that, Robert Downey Jr. floated in the sky for so many years, and finally fell to the ground.


    Kevin Fitch also said: "The two rounds of negotiations mainly involved the film contract and the film pay. According to the plan, I offered the first $300,000 film pay, and the 12 film contracts, the highest pay 20 million US dollars..."


    Ronan asked directly: "Susan Levine''s terms?"


    "Currently there are six film contracts, and the first film is paid for $1 million." Kevin Fitch tried to be concise: "But in addition to the pay, she invited Robert Downey Jr. to have the right to negotiate the final share based on the box office performance of the previous film. ."


    Ronan said: "The ten-part contract does not involve the later division."


    Kevin Fitch said: "Can the first film pay appropriately?"


    Ronan nodded: "It depends on the negotiation situation."


    In fact, as long as the "Avengers Project" has a precedent, it will be easier to sign long contracts with other actors later.


    "I will have the third round of discussions with Susan Levine in the afternoon. Where I should not give in, I will not give in."


    Kevin Fitch came in a hurry, and then left in a hurry. In fact, he didn''t even stay in Ronan''s office for 15 minutes.


    Just after sending away Kevin Fitch, Ronan received a call from Brian Lord of CAA. The "Iron Man" crew announced the recruitment of the heroine. CAA wanted to push its new actresses into the group.


    Ronan responded with a few words and asked Brian Lord to forward the information of several actresses to the "Iron Man" crew. The specific candidates were still determined by the audition.


    Brian Lord moved very fast. In addition to the "Iron Man" crew, he also sent Ronan''s mailbox a copy of related actresses and information.


    Among them, Ronan saw a familiar name-Winona Ryder.


    This Johnny Depp''s ex-girlfriend, a bad luck actress, has just signed with CAA recently, and seems to want to borrow CAA''s resources and network to reverse her decadent acting career.


    Ronan just glanced at it roughly, depending on the audition. Winona Ryder''s age is more in line with Pepper''s setting, but she may not be willing to dye blonde.


    There are many female stars who are very taboo about blondes.


    Of course, there are also many actresses who like to dye blonde.


    For example, Scarlett Johansson and Charlize Theron are not born blonde.


    Ronan and Charlize Theron didn''t have much dealings. He didn''t know her original hair color, but knew that she kept dyeing her hair all year round.


    But Scarlett Johansson''s blonde hair looks natural, but it is fake. Out of considerations such as human design, Scarlett Johansson has been following the "old Hollywood blonde" route since he became an adult.


    Ronan is very sure that Scarlett Johansson''s hair color is the kind of darker brown.


    This is verified in the field.


    After all, most people rarely dye some places.


    In the afternoon, a female director, screenwriter and producer that Ronan almost forgot to visit.


    "Hello, Marianne." Ronan saw the middle-aged female director and remembered the meeting after Oscar. He was not embarrassed and said naturally: "It''s been a long time."


    Marianne Delio smiled and said, "It has been almost five months since we met."


    The relevant situation quickly returned to Ronan¡¯s mind. After the Oscars ceremony this year, Marian-Drio won the Oscar for the best documentary short film with the heart of "Chernobyl". He immediately found it and talked with him. About the idea of ??making a documentary into a TV series.


    Ronan also encouraged a few words at the time, saying that he asked the other party to take out the script before speaking.


    The female director disappeared since then, Ronan also forgot completely, did not expect to appear again today.


    Compared to the last time, Marian Delio came prepared this time.


    Marian-Drio opened the briefcase she carried with him, took out the file bag, put a stack of files on the coffee table in front of Ronan, and said, "Mr. Anderson, it took me four months to complete the first two episodes of the series. Script."


    Ronan picked it up, opened the file bag, and looked through it.


    Seeing Ronan flipping through the pages very quickly, Marian-Drio was a little uneasy, and said quickly: "In the past few months, I went to Ukraine and met many survivors and witnesses of the incident in Kiev. More first-hand information."


    Ronan does not doubt what Marianne Del Rio said, because many Hollywood screenwriters and directors are indeed very dedicated and crazy.


    Similar to James Cameron taking a deep-sea submersible to shoot thousands of meters deep into the sea, there are too many in Hollywood.


    Marian Derio¡¯s words continue: "I approached Pripyat infinitely, and rented an unmanned aircraft to photograph the Chernobyl nuclear accident site. The ruined Chernobyl is as quiet as in the lens. Ghost town, this also made me more determined to shoot related film and television works!"


    Ronan looked up at Marian Del Rio and said, "Madam, your professionalism and professionalism are admirable."


    Marianne Delio is full of grief: "If you don''t know the first-hand information, you will never know how tragic the accident was. The unprecedented devastating nuclear disaster and the power struggle under the bipolar pattern behind it are enough. recorded in history."


    Ronan put away the script and reminded in due course: "Madam, what you are going to shoot is a TV series, not a documentary."


    "This is not a documentary, I promise." Marianne Delio quickly pointed to the script and said: "The script will not be completely restored in the accident. When I wrote the script, I added a lot of fictional characters, including the main characters. , I will strive to create a reality beyond the documentary, so that everything seems to have happened. The key lies in the penetration of the perspective and the grasp of the focal person."


    Ronan nodded, as he deserves to be a Hollywood director.


    Since Marianne Delio dared to come to Ronan again, she must have made sufficient preparations: "Many years have passed since the incident, and there are still many unsolved mysteries and controversies. What caused the accident? What was the process? The harm? How widespread is the spread? Officials once shifted responsibility for the accident to the operators of the nuclear power plant. This statement was later overturned."


    Ronan put down the script and simply listened to Marianne Del Rio''s statement.


    Whether these irrelevant events are true or not only depends on whether they can attract the audience and whether they have the potential to cause a enthusiastic response to public opinion.


    Because they are directly linked to future commercial value.


    Marianne Delio''s confidence gradually increased, and her voice earnestly said: "Mr. Anderson, my project is from this aspect. Faced with such a terrible accident, people who have experienced it have no right to know the truth. This will bring a kind of A creepy look."


    Ronan nodded slowly, glanced at the script again, and scanned it roughly. He was very sure that this was a very westernized TV series.


    "How many episodes of the series are you planning to shoot?" Ronan knew very well that the series mainly faced Western audiences: "What is the budget?"


    Marianne Delio breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Six episodes, only six hundred... No, I can complete it with only five million dollars."


    The request is really not too much. For today''s Shahai Entertainment, five million US dollars can only be regarded as a small investment in small production.


    But Ronan did not readily agree.

 Chapter 646： Abrams new project

    Although he won the Oscar for best documentary short film and did a lot of preparatory work, Ronan is far from completely trusting in Marian Delrio''s ability.


    The female director is neither in his memory, nor has enough convincing works in the past.


    Even if the investment required by Marian Del Rio is not high, Ronan still maintains sufficient caution.


    Of course, this kind of caution is not to give up, but to sit in this position, the necessary work attitude.


    The kind of thing that is shocking when you see the script, does not even consider the most basic market research and investment prospects, and regardless of the other party¡¯s resume, how the response of the previous works, immediately shoots forehead and decides to start, should happen in a lunatic asylum. Not a normal person.


    People with a little bit of basic knowledge in this industry know that once a film and television project investment is successful, the return is indeed good, especially it can bring long-term returns, but the risk is extremely high.


    Risk control is a procedure that Hollywood can never bypass.


    "The script is excellent, and your dedicated attitude makes me admire." Ronan said directly: "I will transfer your project to Shahai Entertainment."


    Marian-Drio was overjoyed, and Shahai Entertainment has always been responsible for investment and production in the Relativity Entertainment Group.


    Facing such a badly underqualified director and unfamiliar projects, how could Ronan easily let go? He also said: "I will notify Shahai Entertainment to sign a contract with you and allocate 300,000 US dollars. You will be responsible for shooting a 15-minute demo clip. What is the project? We will talk about it after you finish shooting the demo clip. ."


    Hearing these words, Marianne Delio breathed a sigh of relief. Although she did not directly establish the project, she believed in her ability, which actually had a chance.


    "I take the liberty to ask, when will the signing be completed?" Marianne Delio was still somewhat anxious: "When will the funds be available?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "If the talk goes well, you can sign a contract within a week. The funds will not be given to you directly, but will be supervised by a third party."


    Marianne Delio, a Hollywood director, said quickly, "I understand."


    Ronan pressed the intercom, waited for Connie to come in, handed the file bag to Connie, and said, "Find someone and take Ms. Delio to Shahai Entertainment. You will send a D-level project notice to Shahai Entertainment."


    Relativity Entertainment has its own division of film and television projects. The division mechanism is similar to Cinema''s cinema audience rating, divided by A/B/C/D/E. Type E is the kind that is directly purchased from overseas and has general commercial value in North America. Projects, such as the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" and Stephen Chou''s "Shaolin Football".


    Category D belongs to low-to-medium investment projects with a certain value. The risks are relatively high, and the project personnel are required to provide samples and other materials.


    Low-risk low- and medium-input projects belong to Category C.


    Like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Iron Man" are classified as B, investing heavily in first-line projects that have not been tested by the market.


    As for the A-category standard, it is very simple and clear. The two sequels of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the sequel of "The Bourne" are all in the A category.


    To put it simply, it is a sequel to a hit movie.


    This type of film has the least risk, has a large fan base, and has a very high return on investment.


    Connie first found an assistant, and led Marian Derio with the file bag to the production department of Shahai Entertainment, and then returned to the work station to send three of three to Shahai Entertainment Production Department, George Clint and Ronan. Internal work emails.


    This work is done in the preliminary process on her side.


    When Ronan saw the email, he remembered one more thing and asked Connie to forward the email to Mark Randolph.


    Netflix¡¯s streaming media business will be launched in a few months. The TV series produced by Shahai Entertainment will not cooperate with other broadcasting platforms for the time being. Just like all the productions of "Prison Break" and "Survival from the Wild", Nai Fei is the most important broadcasting platform.


    The same is true for this TV series about Chernobyl.


    In fact, there are many controversies in Marianne Delio''s script. This may not be a deliberate addition of subjective content, but comes from factors such as perennial cognition and the formation of personal worldview.


    Is it accidental for people who grew up in the environment of the Cold War and received the so-called "liberal and democratic" education in the United States to discredit Lao Maozi?


    Ronan was not surprised at all, nor did he have any thoughts of correcting it. It is estimated that most of the audiences facing the filming of this series will not have much different thoughts and opinions from Marian Derio.


    This is not a documentary, nor is it a video material reflecting social reality, but a TV series.


    The truthfulness of the incident is important, and the business prospects are even more important. Is this still a choice?


    Hollywood has chosen the latter for decades, and Ronan is no exception.


    Shahai Entertainment is definitely going to prepare more dramas and movies for Netflix. Jeff Abrams, who is preparing for "Hurricane Rescue 2", talked to Ronan about a TV drama project some time ago, which seemed a bit interesting.


    Ronan simply went downstairs and went to the temporary office floor of the crew. In the preparatory office of "Hurricane Rescue 2", he met Jeff Abrams.


    "How is it?" Ronan asked, "Jerifer, are the preparations going well?"


    Seeing Ronan and hearing this question, Jeff Abrams couldn''t help but complain: "Ronan, you took my male protagonist to shoot "Batman" and brought my heroine Can I go smoothly to shoot a youth idol movie? If not, "Hurricane Rescue 2" would have already started shooting."


    Ronan could only comfort him: "They will return to the crew soon, and I promise that this film will be filmed in two months and will be released on time next year."


    The heroine really blamed him. After the release of "Hurricane Rescue", Amanda Seyfried first went to film "Mean Girl" and now is filming "Mamma Mia". This is a movie project he initiated himself.


    Thinking of Amanda Seyfried, Ronan suddenly realized that it seemed that Amanda had called several times, but her cell phone was on Connie''s side, so she didn''t receive it, so he might be complaining again.


    As for the schedule of Liam Neeson, it has little to do with Ronan. "Batman: Hour of War" was filmed last year and will be released this month. Liam Neeson has also made two films recently, namely "Kinsey" "Professor of Sexology" and the epic masterpiece of the twentieth century Fox "The Kingdom of Heaven".


    The schedule is so tight that several aspects must be coordinated.


    "Hurricane Rescue 2" can only be postponed for the time being. Fortunately, there will be enough time in the future, and it will definitely be released on time in 2005.


    Ronan also explained to the production department of Shahai Entertainment. According to the model of "Hurricane Rescue", he tailor-made "rescue" genre films for Liam Neeson. He did not directly outline the script and story, but asked the screenwriters to use airplanes and trains. With transportation vehicles such as ships as the background, the creation of rescue stories.


    In short, we must let Uncle Nissen save the sky and the air.


    Ronan talked to Jeff Abrams about the tension in the preparations for "Hurricane Rescue 2", and then asked: "Last time I heard you mentioned, do you have an idea about a TV series? "


    Jeff Abrams nodded and said: "It was before the filming of "Hurricane Rescue", but during the filming of "Hurricane Rescue", the idea became clearer. Before the preparation of the sequel, I specially sorted out my thoughts, story background and main line. The plot has been written, and even the characters have been designed."


    He looked at Ronan: "Are you interested?"


    "Last time I heard you mention it, I didn''t have time to listen carefully." Ronan said directly, "Can you tell me more about it?"


    Because of Ronan¡¯s relationship, the life path of Jeff Abrams has undergone tremendous changes. He became a film director earlier and enjoyed the dividends of success, but some ideas can only Snooze.


    In terms of cooperation, he and Relativity Entertainment are a very pleasant type of cooperation.


    As long as the cooperation between the director and the film company is successful, there will always be inertia, just like the model development of Hollywood movies, they will continue to develop along the successful model.


    Therefore, Jeff Abrams is not at all repulsive about continuing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan''s good reputation makes him basically have no concerns.


    "You should have seen "Leaves of a Deserted Island" starring Tom Hanks, right?" Jeff Abrams asked.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I''ve seen it more than once, a very impressive movie."


    Jeff Abrams bluntly said: "My thoughts on TV series originally came from "Remains of a Deserted Island", and then I was inspired by the reality show "Survivor", and then I was in Shahai Entertainment. I met Bell Grylls, who came back from overseas filming "Survival in the Wild," and chatted with him for a long time, and I really confirmed that my idea is feasible."


    He smiled: "Actually, if didn''t meet Bell Grylls, this idea may still only exist in my mind."


    Ronan did not expect that the cooperation between Shahai Entertainment and Bell Grylls would have inspired Jeremy Abrams'' new project.


    Jeff Abrams said again: "I have basically determined the background of the story. I will bring it to you later."


    Ronan said again: "Let''s talk about it first."


    "That''s good." Jeff Abrams organized a little bit of language, and said as simple as possible: "The main story line is roughly like this, mainly about a passenger plane crashing on an island in the Pacific Ocean, and dozens of passengers were lucky. Survive. How can they survive on such a deserted island?"


    He further said: "The survivors are of all different nationalities, races, cultural backgrounds, and personalities. They have fathers, sons, friends, and enemies. They have to overcome the bad weather and find food in the wild tropical jungle. , Shuiyuan, and a mysterious creature that makes everyone scream at night; what¡¯s more difficult is that they must overcome their personal desires, eliminate barriers and divisions, and work together in the same boat to survive..."

 Chapter 647： Lost

    "This seems to be a story of survival on a deserted island, right?" Jeremy Abrams said very firmly, "Actually, no!"


    The main storyline just told by Jeff Abrams has already made Ronan feel very familiar, and some of his less profound memories seem to be touched.


    But he needs more time to recall and more information to confirm.


    Therefore, Ronan didn''t interrupt.


    Jeff Abrams made gestures and said, "Before I wrote the main story, I established a basic principle! This TV series project must deny all the inherent thinking of the traditional desert island survival story. So. It will never become a modern version of "Robinson Crusoe."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and more memories emerged. It seemed like this was the case for an American drama he once watched.


    That American drama was not seen much, and his memory was not so profound. After all, the Hollywood works he paid more attention to at that time were movies.


    Jeff Abrams took a look at Ronan and continued: "I decided to inject supernatural elements. The island in the story will have mysterious powers, such as healing paralysis, cancer, and even bringing back the dead. "


    Ronan said at this time: "These new elements really help to make the plot jump out of the old patterned desert island survival."


    "Actually I think more and farther." Jereif Abrams seemed to be inspired: "If the project can be photographed, I also plan to add some elements involving time travel, butterfly effect, and serial conspiracy in the future. ."


    Ronan laughed and said, "Good idea."


    Jeff Abrams rubbed his nose and said, "These ideas can only be realized in the first season and succeed."


    Ronan said: "Do you have time and energy in the near future?"


    Jeff Abrams understood what this meant, and said: "The preparations for "Hurricane Rescue 2" are basically almost the same. I will be able to get out temporarily when the actors arrive.


    Ronan said directly: "The script outline, the main characters are set, and there is a specific script for another episode. Make a preliminary plan and give it to me together."


    "No problem." Jeff Abrams responded without hesitation.


    Ronan asked again: "Have you considered naming this project?"


    "Not before, but now there is." Jeff Abrams said with a smile: "I just thought of a name, "Lost"! Yes! It''s "Lost"."


    He instantly became a literary and artistic youth: "A group of people are lost on a small island in the middle of the sea. But in fact, this drama is a metaphor for those who are lost in their lives. They want to live in their lives. Seeking salvation, searching for the meaning and purpose of life, this play represents a certain spirit and truly explores the destiny journey of the character."


    Ronan knows very well that Jeremy Abrams is a highly commercialized director and does not worry that he will go crazy.


    The name "Lost" is also equated with some memories that I have finally recalled.


    Regarding the American drama "Lost", Ronan recalled that it was Survival on the Deserted Island and the older heroine, especially the heroine who remembered him the most, because the heroine later appeared in Peter Jackson''s "Huo The original female elf character Taurier in "Bitman" later joined the Marvel Super British series and became the Wasp.


    This drama is definitely a success, because Ronan watched the first season and the fifth season. The reason why he was able to pay attention to "Lost" was because there was news hype on the Internet that "Lost" created the ABC TV station A series of ratings records.


    I may have seen other situations, but I almost forgot.


    However, these are enough for Ronan to make a judgment and choose to support Jeremy Abrams.


    Now I think about it, if it weren¡¯t for him to direct Jeff Abrams to film the "Hurricane Rescue" series, maybe "Lost" had already come out in cooperation with other companies. Up.


    Does this count as killing two birds with one stone?


    Jeff Abrams is a highly executive director, and immediately said: "I will submit it to you this month."


    Ronan nodded: "Let me take a look at the plan first. If it meets the company''s requirements, I will promote your new project after "Hurricane Rescue 2" ends. Jeff, I will still need you to be a producer at that time."


    This kind of attention made Jeff Abrams feel quite good, and said: "No problem. Ronan, rest assured to leave it to me, I will continue to bring you success."


    Jeff Abrams has proven his ability, Ronan is confident about it.


    Dramas and movies are the key to the future development of Netflix streaming media. Only by continuously releasing new content can it attract more users.


    Once Netflix''s development speed was not as fast as that of Netflix in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan returned to the office and recalled a few key points when Netflix changed streaming media. Some of them may be used. Today''s Netflix body.


    For example, "House of Cards" that made Netflix streaming a hit.


    The relevant plot and character settings have been handed over to the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment. There is a team dedicated to creating scripts, but Ronan always feels a little uneasy, because he remembers that "House of Cards" was an adaptation. And the original work appeared many years before.


    However, Ronan made various queries in the United States, but he has not seen any work about President Kinoshita.


    Although Hollywood is sometimes more powerful and domineering, it is also troublesome to cause copyright disputes, especially in the Hollywood industry.


    On the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, nearly half of the script for the first season has been completed. It fully respects Ronan¡¯s request and firmly responds to the dark side of politics and the media. There will be basically no good people in the future roles in the play. The political ecosystem in Washington is bound to be dirty and full of conspiracies.


    Hollywood shooting works about the Washington authorities, of course, has to go all the way to the end.


    Anyway, the characters are fictitious.


    The media and audiences also like to hear that, as long as it doesn''t refer to a certain person or something, Washington will not take care of it.


    There are too many Hollywood works that discredit Washington.


    The director must be David Fincher, and David Fincher is currently working with Relativity Entertainment until he completes the movie project in his hands.


    The preparations for Lindsay Bill''s screenwriter project are relatively slow, and David Fincher is also constantly discussing the project with Lindsay Bill.


    Strictly speaking, the script at that time was only the first draft. Ronan''s opinion at the time was that after the director was in place, the specific situation of the director was integrated, and then Lindsay Bill could make adjustments.


    There is no doubt about David Fincher''s ability. Neither this movie project nor "House of Cards" is a very difficult challenge for him.


    As for the leading actor in "House of Cards", he used to be the famous acting school Kevin Spacey. Ronan was a little bit skeptical. There was absolutely no problem with Kevin Spacey''s ability, but then when the Mi Rabbit movement emerged, he fell. Big mold.


    It seems that Jeff Abrams has also been attacked by Mi Rabbit, and the person who attacked him seems to be the heroine of "Lost".


    The old-fashioned actress denounced Abrams for forcing her to shoot in a certain film, for acting disrespectfully towards her, etc., she was miserable...


    No one knows exactly what the situation is.


    This incident did not make a big deal, because the actress soon began to work with Walt Disney, and Jeremy Abrams was once one of Walt Disney¡¯s key co-directors.


    Jeff Abrams is very lucky, he has a certain influence, the giant Walt Disney standing behind him.


    In contrast, Kevin Spacey is much unlucky.


    At that time, Netflix did not have enough voice in Hollywood and the entire entertainment industry. At that time when Mi Rabbit was almost crazy, it couldn''t keep Kevin Spacey at all. In the end, he could only choose to sacrifice President Kinoshita.


    With this in mind, Ronan decided to use Kevin Spacey. After all, Relativity Entertainment is not the same Netflix as it once was. Moreover, it will take about two years for this series to be launched at the earliest, and Relativity Entertainment will be more influential.


    When Mi Rabbits are crazy, Relativity Entertainment may already be a behemoth.


    Besides, if it doesn''t work, you can also make a choice similar to Netflix. Female presidents are also in line with the trend.


    Ronan can feel the changes in the social environment, especially in Hollywood, and perhaps wait a few decades to look back. The Mi Rabbit Games will become a landmark event in Hollywood in this era.


    It has profoundly changed the survival rules of this industry, and even changed the style of filmmaking.


    You don¡¯t listen to me, you don¡¯t comply with my request, you just don¡¯t respect me, you don¡¯t respect me, you are discrimination, the public enemy of the whole society...


    This set of rules of conduct also bears an extremely obvious imprint of American hegemony.


    Out of copyright considerations Ronan found Robert Lee and asked him to send someone to the Shahai Entertainment Screenwriting Department to contact the "House of Cards" team, and then search for related works.


    This time, it is no longer limited to North America, but cooperates with the branches of Embassy Pictures scattered around the world to find relevant copyrighted content.


    If it is not found in North America, it may be an overseas work.


    It doesn''t matter if it is a work from a small country or region. If it is a work by five friends in the English-speaking area, copyright disputes will definitely arise in the future.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ business is currently extremely busy. Two films have been released in a row this summer, and one more film will be released.


    "Reaper Coming 3" directed by James Huang Huihui will be released in North America on the second weekend of July.


    The sequel to this hot horror movie has already aroused the expectation of a large number of "Reaper fans".


    In addition to "Reaper Is Coming 3", Relativity Entertainment will also release a movie this month, "Batman: Hour of War", a collaboration with Warner Bros.

 Chapter 648： Death comes as promised

    Since the release of the first movie, the "Reaper is Coming" series has attracted a large number of loyal fans of "Going to the Death" and "Fearless of Death" through the first and second installments.


    When "Reaper Is Coming" just came out, it received widespread attention due to its unique concept and horrifying storyline, which benefited the obscure Shahai Entertainment a lot and made outstanding achievements for Ronan¡¯s original capital accumulation. His contribution has become one of the main products in the sequel of Relativity Entertainment.


    At the premiere, Ronan also worked hard to tout this already quite popular film.


    "The attraction of this series of films is not only because of the **** thrills similar to other horror films, but also because of the compact rhythm and endless suspense, which can be described as shocking every step." Ronan talked to many reporters. The words of the gold medal producer attracted the attention of the media: "As the source of the film¡¯s horror, the appearance of the **** of death is not only mysterious, but also highlights the fate. The characters in the film¡¯s struggle against destiny not only did not eliminate the hidden dangers, but it will become more Many people are involved in the vortex of death, and the smallness of life and the inevitable fate give the film an extra layer of gray charm."


    Seeing director James Huang came to the media area, Ronan took the initiative to leave and gave him this place.


    Coming to the photo zone, the heroine of the film, Elisha Cuthbert, took the initiative to say hello.


    This blonde actress from Canada is a stunner. She looks petite, but has extremely **** curves.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Elisha Cusber''s eyes burned.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Hello."


    This is the heroine decided by the crew through an audition. The "Actress Next Door" released in March once caused a lot of repercussions among teenagers.


    Someone came to take a picture, Ronan and Elisha Cuthbert stood in front of Netflix''s advertising background and took a photo together.


    Then, more people from the crew came, and Elisha Cuthbert had no chance to talk to Ronan again.


    Ronan talked a few words with James Wong¡¯s good friend Glenn Morgan. The script of the trilogy of "Death Is Coming" is all written by Glenn Morgan.


    This man is really unique in the creation of horror movie scripts.


    "I''m already writing the fourth screenplay." Glenn Morgan said to Ronan: "It will be completed by the end of August."


    Ronan heard something else and said, "I hope we can continue to cooperate."


    Ronan attaches great importance to these talents who have proven themselves in the market and who have no long-term appointments. He will not be stingy with money, and he usually does not hesitate to keep people at a high price.


    But sometimes, when the pay is similar, the project is the key.


    Glenn Morgan said to Ronan: "In the genre of horror films, I have created too many repetitive works, and there will be no new breakthroughs if I continue. I may have to try other works."


    Ronan was not surprised, and asked, "Is there a suitable project?"


    If Glen Morgan''s project is valuable, he is also happy to continue to hire him as a screenwriter.


    "Talking with Paramount Pictures." Glenn Morgan didn''t mean to conceal Ronan, and said directly: "Ms. Anne Hurd has a project about sci-fi female warriors, and it has been determined by Oscar actress Charlize -Theron is the heroine. She has contacted my agent several times and plans to hire me to write the script."


    Ronan nodded: "Annie Hurd''s work." He smiled: "Glen, good luck to you."


    Having experienced James Huang and Ang Lee twice, Ronan no longer persuades others casually. Many successful film directors and other professional people have their stubborn side.


    Field experience proves that this kind of persuasion is thankless.


    Ronan didn''t say much, he went straight into the theater after the drama group was over.


    The sci-fi female warrior project where Charlize Theron is the heroine? Could it be that "Magic Warrior"?


    It seems that many film companies don''t believe in the Oscar queen curse, and are full of confidence in Charlize Theron, the new best actress.


    Ronan knew about this project and had seen this film. The only surprise was that Gail Anne Hurd turned out to be the first producer.


    Anne Hurd is the ex-wife of James Cameron, and among all the ex-wives of James Cameron, the appearance is the closest to the public aesthetic. The most famous handwriting is to initiate and produce the first two "Terminator".


    In the words across the Pacific Ocean, Anne Hurd is James Cameron¡¯s Bole.


    It''s a pity that the one who really tame James Cameron''s Maxima is a very humble woman named Susie Amis.


    Because of James Cameron, Anne Hurd was also one of several Hollywood producers that Ronan was relatively familiar with.


    Not comparable to the famous Jerry Bruckheimer and others, but similar to Jon Landau, who used to work with James Cameron all year round.


    It seems that in addition to the "Terminator" series, Anne Hurd also served as the producer of a very influential series after 2010.


    What exactly is it?


    Ronan frowned slightly, even sitting in the theater, still recalling the content of this aspect.


    Connie has served as Ronan''s assistant for many years and understands his habits, quietly stopping the people who come to say hello next to him.


    Anne Hurd has a connection with the Marvel superhero movie series. In this regard, it can be determined that she served as the producer of "The Punisher", and she should have produced two films.


    Later, he served as the producer on behalf of Universal Pictures in "Invincible Hulk", a collaboration between Marvel and Universal Pictures.


    Not the Marvel series.


    Other movies? It seems that there is no one that can make him remember the name.


    Ronan didn''t think about it at all, and came back to his senses, shaking hands with Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich who came to say hello.


    "When will we return to the third part?" Ronan asked deliberately, "I am waiting for you here."


    Milla Jovovich said with a smile: "I can do it anytime."


    Paul Anderson is more familiar with Ronan, half-jokingly said: "We have adjusted our state and will be back to fight the zombies soon."


    Zombie? Ronan moved in his heart, but did not show it. He continued to exchange greetings with Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich before sitting back on the chair.


    By the way, it is a zombie!


    The words of the zombie reminded Ronan, Anne Hurd, another famous project, not a movie, but a TV series! Zombie TV series!


    Here, Ronan remembered-"The Walking Dead", a zombie-themed TV series based on comics!


    Being touched, more and more related memories began to appear faintly.


    It was not long after being promoted. This American drama was extremely hot on the Internet, almost on par with "Game of Thrones." He was affected by this and watched it, but he quickly retired because it didn''t conform to his aesthetics.


    This film can be so hot, indicating that the quality is guaranteed, but a good quality film may not be suitable for everyone, otherwise there will not be so many good films.


    Ronan watched "The Walking Dead" with the expectation of going to see the zombies. The result was naturally disappointed. The pace of the episode was slow. It is not so much a zombie film, but a literary drama that tells people fighting with people in a zombie coat.


    Not in line with expectations, naturally thrown aside.


    But "The Walking Dead" has been filmed.


    Ronan doesn''t know whether it is over or not. After all, he has limited knowledge of this series.


    Ronan looked at Connie who was sitting next to him, and asked, "Do you think Alice is handsome in fighting a zombie?"


    Connie felt the question was inexplicable, and replied: "I don''t care about this kind of subject matter."


    Ronan didn''t know if the relevant comics were out, so he could only say: "I remember where I saw zombie-themed comics. I forgot the specific name. You can collect this topic."


    Connie quickly remembered: "I will send someone to do it tomorrow."


    Ronan nodded, said nothing, and turned to look at the big screen that lit up.


    "Reaper is Coming" reached the third part, in fact, there was no breakthrough. From the perspective of lowest risk, the successful routine of the first and second parts was followed.


    For this kind of **** film, you don''t have to worry about the ideological significance or artistic value, as long as it is happy and dripping.


    By now, everyone knows the routine of the "Reaper Is Coming" series: some people survived a disaster, and soon afterwards, they will die bizarrely one by one, all to die, none of them can be less, and some of these A person-either handsome or beautiful-can anticipate people''s fate, and then try to prevent tragedy from happening, but the outcome is destined, no one can survive... Destiny is irreversible, and death is invincible.


    In short, death is always coming.


    James Huang has returned to this series, and the effect is generally good. He has been constantly innovating in the method of death, ensuring that he will not bring any duplicates.


    Although the well-designed roller coaster tragedy at the beginning was very fake due to budget constraints and special effects, the lively and joyous mass deaths were still eye-catching and shocking In addition, the film scale continued to be upgraded, and more With blood and more brains, the character''s way of death is getting more and more tragic and more perverted.


    Headshots, dismemberment, and people being smashed into a large pile of papas are all trivial.


    In the third part of the stereotypical horror film, there is actually no gimmick to watch, just to see how the characters do it.


    The **** of death came as promised, and then the character died after being addicted.


    Just like "Chain Saw", the biggest feature of this kind of horror film almost all appeared in the first.


    For Hollywood, which is conservative and pays more attention to business success models, stable, low-risk business model movies are undoubtedly the safest choice.


    Even Ronan is no exception.


    The film premiere went smoothly. At the end, the "Reaper fans" were applauded. They basically bought it and guaranteed the film''s most basic income.

 Chapter 649： Great money

    On Monday morning, Charlize Theron, who was newly promoted to the Oscar for Best Actress and praised by countless people as the "South African Diamond", came to the Santa Monica Valley and entered the office of Gail Anne Hurd.


    In the first film project after receiving the Oscar for Best Actress, Charlize Theron chose to collaborate with Anne Hurd and Paramount Pictures.


    The project has no script yet, only one idea. The idea comes from producer Anne Hurd.


    Charlize Theron is not at all dissatisfied with taking over the heroine without seeing the script. This is the conventional creative mode of Hollywood commercial films. The producer or film company first has the idea, and then hires the screenwriter according to the creative and market needs. Write the script under the template.


    Since the early 1980s, most typical commercial films have done this.


    Among the representatives are the famous Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. Under the highly commercialized production system, Hollywood really broke up European films and created a dominance in the world film market.


    After entering the new century, another producer carried forward this typical Hollywood film model.


    The producer, Charlize Theron not only knew, but also worked with a very successful romantic comedy film.


    "Rivals of the People" is also the most successful commercial film since she entered the industry, with a North American box office of 223.84 million US dollars and a global box office of 487.20 million US dollars.


    Although the outside world agrees that the biggest factor in the success of the film is the actor Will Smith and the producer Ronan Anderson, but no one can stop her as the heroine from taking advantage of the momentum.


    What''s more, she won the Oscar for Best Actress a few months later, and was even received by a generation of great man Nelson Mandela. The motherland of South Africa gave her the supreme honor.


    What regrets can an actor have when he reaches this point?


    It doesn''t seem to be there, but Charlize Theron not only has it, it''s also very big.


    This regret comes from money.


    "Rivals of the People" sold at the box office, but her remuneration, including the share and bonus set by the union, was only a mere 3 million US dollars.


    The money basically didn''t stay in her account, it was thrown into the awards season and Oscar public relations, and it was far from enough.


    What others have seen is the praise of her from the media. Roger Albert is praising her vigorously. Who knows the money spent like water?


    Even outsiders would never have thought that the best actress in the Oscars with boundless beauty would turn out to be a negative.


    Because PR needs to spend money, raising a boyfriend also costs money.


    So when Paramount Pictures and Annie Hurd threw an olive branch, Charlize Theron thought about it a little bit and agreed.


    Oscar''s investment needs to be paid back, and it is better to have a profit.


    The $10 million in salary that the agent won during the negotiation also set a record for her since entering the industry, which was several times the salary of the previous commercial film.


    And with the Oscar for best actress, Jinren, the agent has won more power, and she is also one of the producers.


    The power in the crew is far less than that of Anne Hurd, but he can have a certain say in matters related to himself, avoiding being a pure chess piece in the hands of the producer.


    Seeing Anne Hurd, Charlize Theron asked: "I heard that another screenwriter has been confirmed."


    Anne Hurd temporarily put aside her work and replied: "It will be officially signed this week, Glenn Morgan."


    The name is a bit strange, Charlize Theron wondered: "He is?"


    "The screenwriter of the "Reaper Is Coming" series." Anne Hurd said directly.


    Charlize Theron nodded: "The "Reaper Is Coming" series where Ronan Anderson is the producer?"


    Because of her relationship with women, Anne Hurd was very patient and said: "Yes, the first screenwriter of the "Reaper Is Coming" series. This series is extremely successful. Originally, I had some doubts, so I have been waiting for "Reaper Coming". After 3" was released in North America and signed with Glen Morgan."


    She found a newspaper and handed it to Charlize Theron. The newspaper circled a piece with a red pen, which was the North American box office ranking.


    Charlize Theron gave a glance, and the first place in the ranking was "Spider-Man 2", which entered the following weekend, with a box office number of $45.18 million.


    "Reaper Coming 3" ranked second with a box office of 29.8 million US dollars.


    Anne Hurd said: "It is difficult for this film to have a box office of 100 million in North America, but the production cost of three times the US$20 million is not a problem."


    Box office numbers are always the most powerful data for commercial films. Charlize Theron has basic approval for this strange screenwriter, but still has doubts.


    After all, this "Magic Woman Warrior" is the key to her becoming a rich man from a negligible man and achieving a great wealth.


    Charlize Theron again said with some doubts: ""Reaper is Coming 3" is a huge success, but this is a horror film. Our project is a science fiction film..."


    Anne Hurd smiled and said: "Glen Morgan has experience in scriptwriting for science fiction films. He served as the signature screenwriter for "Universal Manhunt." Although the box office of that film was not very satisfactory, it has been two years. Realizing profit through the offline market has also allowed Glenn Morgan to accumulate a certain amount of experience, which will definitely help the script creation of "Magic Woman Warrior"."


    She further said: "Glen Morgan is only the second signed screenwriter. Matt Manfredy is trustworthy and will do a good job of script quality control."


    Charlize Theron nodded slightly.


    Anne Hurd suddenly increased her tone: "One more thing, Glenn Morgan is a screenwriter that Ronan Anderson values ??very much!"


    This word fell to the ears and Charlize Theron was instantly persuaded. Ronan Anderson''s optimistic screenwriter must be capable.


    As an actor who has worked directly with her, she has reason to believe that Ronan Anderson''s judgment in the film business is definitely the top level in Hollywood.


    The success of the "Reaper Is Coming" series is in front of everyone, and the box office number of "Reaper Is Coming 3" is right in front of her.


    Charlize Theron has more confidence in "Magic Woman Warrior", perhaps this movie will become the key to the 20 million club.


    As an actress, who doesn''t want to be the next Julia Roberts? First-hand business, first-hand awards, all stand in the top position.


    Besides, I have to make more money. I have enough money and enough influence. Not only can I provide my boyfriend with a good life, it may also pull him into a muddled acting career.


    Charlize Theron is a woman with a rich experience, and she cherishes the love before her.


    For love! She is willing to run around on the set, willing to pick up more commercial brand endorsements.


    "Reaper is Coming 3" became the only film released by Embassy Pictures in 2004 that has not won the North American box office championship so far, and "Spider-Man 2" is in the front, and there will be no chance to win the box office in the future. champion.


    However, the US$29.8 million in the box office for the first weekend in North America has surpassed the sum of production costs and publicity and distribution costs, and it also represents the commercial success of the film.


    There are also predictions inside and outside the industry that the North American box office of this film will fall at around US$80 million, and the global box office is expected to hit US$200 million.


    Naturally, "Reaper is Coming 4" was put on the agenda by Shahai Entertainment.


    Having had the experience of "Universal Hunting Order" not being considered a success, James Huang did not leave his mind on horror films for the time being, and with a sufficiently generous director''s remuneration, he soon signed the director of "Death Is Coming 4" with Shahai Entertainment. Make an appointment with the producer.


    Ronan only retains the final editing rights, while allowing a third party to do a good job of financial supervision and control. This series of other permissions are all delegated to James Huang.


    Continuing the existing successful business model shooting and production, perhaps there will not be any breakthroughs in the sequel to "Death is Here", and the box office and market response will gradually decline, but the continued online and offline market will bring a lot of money Commercial profits are not difficult.


    Starting from "Reaper is Coming 2," the offline market, including DVD rental and TV copyright broadcasting, has fully surpassed the film''s box office share in North America and overseas.


    In other words, this series has a larger market outside of theaters.


    There are many movies in Hollywood, and the box office numbers are mediocre, even very average, but the sequels are shot one after another. The reason is very simple. The offline market can continue to profit.


    Ronan has seen related reports. After the filming of "Reaper is Here", "Chainsaw Cry" and "Resident Evil" and other series of films, the box office income alone must be a loss, and its profit basically comes from offline DVD rental market.


    This is the best era for movie DVD discs. A movie that has a market can often release multiple versions of DVDs, such as luxury outfits, commemorative outfits, director''s cut editions, etc., and there are people paying for it.


    Moreover, the low manufacturing cost of DVD makes it relatively easy to pay back.


    Ronan heard that Walt Disney has recently launched a "platinum" commemorative edition plan, intending to release the classic animation feature films of Disney Animation Studios again on DVD.


    In a few years the same Disney animated film will definitely be another version of DVD disc.


    Of course, it''s not just Walt Disney doing this.


    Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment are also making preparations in this regard. They plan to release the high-definition DVD version of "First Blood" acquired from Artisan Entertainment, such as "The Bourne Shadow" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". Before the release of the new film next year, another highlight version will be released.


    DVD is popular, if you don''t make money at this time, when will you wait?


    The time when DVDs once sold really well was just over ten years.


    After the start of the new week, there are still more than a dozen days of "Batman: Hour of War", which has been released for more than a dozen days. The publicity of "Batman: Hour of War" has been further increased. Even Ronan has also attended several promotional activities. , It is not easy to resurrect.


    Fortunately, Bruce Wayne finally has a certain market foundation.


    In addition, there is news about the zombie comics Ronan asked Connie to find.

 Chapter 650： Stage set

    On the top of Relativity Entertainment, in Ronan''s office, Connie knocked on the door and walked in.


    "About the zombie comics, I found something." Connie put the comics that people had just bought from the bookstore on the desk in front of Ronan: "There is only this one at the moment. The relevant situation is being sorted out, and there will be written soon report."


    Ronan picked up the comic and looked at the cover carefully. There was a line of eye-catching letters on it-"The.Walking.Dead".


    The Eastern name once translated is called "The Walking Dead".


    "That''s right." Ronan opened it and saw the introduction of the actor, he was roughly certain: "This is it."


    Connie knew why Ronan was looking for this comic, and hurriedly said: "The Walking Dead is a comic work released by the Image Comics Company. It was a zombie-themed comic serialized in the form of a monthly volume in October 2003, screenwriter. It¡¯s Robert Kirkman, the author is Tony Moore, and the copyright belongs to Image Comics."


    She paused for a moment, recalled carefully, and said: "There is a piece of news that is not very sure at the moment, and inquiries shows that if the image comic company transfers the copyright of the adaptation of The Walking Dead, it needs Robert Kirkman''s permission."


    Ronan asked, "The copyright of the comics is still in the hands of the Image Comics Company."


    "Still." Connie is very sure of this: "The comics have not received much response for the time being, and there is no copyright purchase company."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Need permission from Robert Kirkman, who is Robert Kirkman? He can get a treatment similar to Frank Miller in the comics company."


    Connie thought for a while, and said as concisely as possible: "Robert Kirkman is only 26 years old this year, but he is known as one of the top five comic screenwriters in the comic industry today. Before he collaborated with Image Comics, he and Marvel The comics have worked together for a period of time and served as the screenwriter of the "Ultimate X-Men" comic series. I specifically called Mr. Avi-Allard. Mr. Avi-Allard spoke highly of Robert Kirkman. It is the comic screenwriter that Marvel Entertainment currently focuses on poaching."


    This is interesting! Ronan did not expect to have a relationship with Marvel Entertainment.


    Connie added: "The Walking Dead participated in the Eisner Award at this year''s San Diego Comic-Con, and there was no gain."


    Ronan considered it a little and said: "Since Marvel Entertainment is contacting Robert Kirkman, it forwards the "The Walking Dead" to Marvel, and let them be responsible for negotiating with Robert Kirkman and Image Comics. The film and television adaptation rights of this series of comics, etc..."


    Connie raised her head and looked at her boss with a little doubt.


    Ronan has a new idea. The hot film and television works can often greatly drive the sales of original works and peripheral products, and increase related commercial value: "You personally contact Avi-Allard, let Marvel Entertainment as much as possible Buy out all copyrights of "The Walking Dead."


    Connie asked: "Turn "The Walking Dead" into a work of Marvel Entertainment."


    "Yes, that''s it." Ronan said: "This comic is temporarily popular, and there is a possibility of copyright trading."


    Connie answered: "Now the entire comics industry is very difficult to survive. As long as the price is right, the image comics company should not stop selling."


    Even the two big brothers in the comics industry have to rely on the parent company, let alone other companies.


    Because of the acquisition of Marvel, Ronan has a clearer understanding of the North American cartoon industry and the cartoon winter.


    If you can get the copyright of "The Walking Dead", plus the "Game of Thrones" that already holds the copyright, the two popular American TV series once on cable TV are all in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    The copyright library of Relativity Entertainment is sufficient to support the company''s development for many years in the future.


    This week, Relativity Entertainment has finished shooting two films, Paul Greengrass'' "The Bourneman 3" and Gilmour Del Toro''s "Hellboy" all returned to the Theory of Relativity Building and moved to the studio. Post-production stage.


    Neither "The Bourne Shadow 3" and "Hellboy" can not keep up with this year''s schedule. The former will be released in the summer of 2005, while the latter''s schedule is temporarily undecided. Embassy Pictures has given two choices in August or October.


    Embassy Pictures has added three more films scheduled for release next year this week, including DreamWorks Animation Studio¡¯s "Madagascar", Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s first animated feature film "Despicable Me", and " The Devil Wearing Prada.


    In addition, three movies will also start shooting this month.


    Jeff Abrams finally waited for the two protagonists of Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried, and the crew of "Hurricane Rescue 2" went to Istanbul to film.


    The other movie cannot be described as the start of filming, it is indeed entering the production stage.


    After watching most of the samples of "Despicable Me", Ronan pushed Minion¡¯s independent film into actual production. Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has a team of nearly 50 people. In the "Minion" animated short film On the basis of this, the pre-production of the animated feature film began.


    Also, Ang Lee led the "Brokeback Mountain" crew to Wyoming, preparing for the two handsome actors, Heath Ledger and Jack Gyllenhill, to have a foundation in the poetry of the green mountains and the blue sky and white clouds. War.


    In the words of the great director to Ronan before leaving, the emptiness and loneliness made two 19-year-old young people love each other, one cooking, the other herding sheep, talking by the campfire, love in the tent, and homosexuality. Love accompanied the two to spend the best summer time in their lives.


    No matter how strong the love is, it is only the magnificent and lush Brokeback Mountain that will ultimately witness it.


    Most Hollywood movies always leave beautiful memories about love. I believe that even in the past ten years, many people still clearly remember the entanglement of love and betrayal surrounding the "Smiths".


    Once, this entanglement created a super selling movie.


    Now, because of Relativity Entertainment''s acquisition of the film library and script library of Artisan Pictures, the copyright of the script of "Smiths" falls into Ronan''s hands.


    This project, after Ronan forwarded the script to George Clint, Shahai Entertainment was pushing hard.


    In order to proceed according to the plan, Shahai Entertainment has already sent out invitations to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.


    During the Cannes Film Festival this year, Nicole Kidman once wanted to ease relations with Ronan, and then competed for the heroine of the project.


    But how could Ronan give the heroine to Nicole Kidman?


    This week, George Clint, on behalf of Shahai Entertainment and the "Smiths" crew, officially signed an actor contract with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.


    For a long time in the future, these two actors will work on the same crew, and no one knows if something **** will happen.


    Ronan''s attitude is very clear, just let it go.


    As for helping people who have never dealt with before to defend marriage and love, whoever is interested will do it.


    Ronan is a businessman, not a holy father.


    Of the $100 million production budget of "Smiths", $30 million was paid for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.


    The former is paid 20 million US dollars, and the latter is as high as 10 million US dollars.


    This project, because the producer is Ronan, there is no shortage of well-known actors who are interested.


    For example, Will Smith asked Ronan, Mark Walkerberg''s agent also contacted the crew, and Johnny Depp''s agent also expressed the intention of continuing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    These people are actually better than Brad Pitt for business appeal, but the leading actor still falls on Brad Pitt.


    As for the heroine, there are more well-known actresses who are interested.


    Nicole Kidman personally performed a good reconciliation show for Ronan in Cannes. Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas spoke with George Clint, Cate Blanchett and Gwen. Stephanie also expressed a strong interest in Mrs. Smith.


    But these people all lost to Angelina Jolie in the audition.


    After signing the actor contract, Shahai Entertainment communicated with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie separately. In order to create realistic action effects in the film, the two top killers must be proficient in various weapons Fighting, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie must go to Los Angeles¡¯s famous action stunt training venue, which is also the famous "Secret Service School" in Hollywood for learning and training.


    It takes about a month and a half.


    In short, Ronan and Shahai Entertainment have set up the stage. Whether a good show will be staged depends on the actors'' freedom.


    As for the paparazzi who turned eighteen turns, they were chasing away and shooting Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston''s team in secret all-weather and Shahai Entertainment There is absolutely nothing to do with relativity entertainment.


    No matter how to investigate, Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment are both innocent.


    After all, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston are all first-line Hollywood stars, and it''s normal for paparazzi to follow them all the year round.


    Of course, the cycle of "Smiths" cannot be too long. When the director Doug Liman signs the contract, he has written terms guaranteeing that the film will be completed before May next year, in time for 2005. The annual summer file was released on time.


    The number of films released by Relativity Entertainment is basically stable at more than ten each year. In addition to films whose copyrights are entirely owned by themselves, there will also be some types of investment.


    For example, Tom Hanks is shooting and producing "The Da Vinci Code", such as the upcoming "Batman: Hour of War".


    "Batman: Hour of War" was released by Warner Bros. and entered the North American theater market one week after "Reaper Coming 3" scored $14.54 million in North America this weekend and the North American box office totaled more than $50 million.

 Chapter 651： Into Gotham

    Gotham, the folk customs are extremely simple, so many outstanding people such as Batman, Joker, Penguin, Double Face, Harley Quinn and Scarecrow will appear one after another.


    Crazy people in any country or region in the world, if you can''t mix in the local area, please come to Gotham City. Big Gotham not only guarantees successful employment, but also provides you with a broad stage for you to show your strengths.


    Especially in Gotham City of Christopher Nolan, lunatics can do their best without worrying about their lives.


    But to face the fierce competition among Gotham aborigines, after all, Gotham is definitely an outstanding place.


    Don¡¯t you see poems as proof:


    "The folks are simple and honest in Gotham City, and the talents come from Arkham in large numbers, the real murderer is the Black Gate Prison.


    Heartbroken clown, **** thief and catwoman, **** and greedy penguin.


    Two-faced people in **** and heaven, clues, crime and riddlers, freezing people with each other.


    Despicable and shameless scarecrow, ever-changing mud monster, environmentalist poison ivy girl.


    Brokeback mad demon poison Baine, a whisperer, a deformed animal killer crocodile.


    Crazy witty Harley, extremely narcissistic mad hatter, immortal Lei Xiaogu. "


    It is a pity that the old Americans, the hillbillies, did not understand the profound beauty of this oriental poetry, and Ronan could not really translate it into English and could not be used for the promotion of "Batman: Hour of War".


    But Relativity Entertainment accounted for up to 100 million US dollars of investment in this film and the corresponding revenue share. How can we not think of a special way in the promotion?


    Ronan and Warner Bros. have prepared a special program very early. At the same time, it was fully launched in North America through a number of TV stations sharing with Netflix and Netflix, so as to make Gotham City, a city with simple folk customs and outstanding people, the most famous in the world. A five-A tourist city.


    The video was launched in early July and caused a strong sensation once it was released.


    In this short promotional video, an enthusiastic Gotham citizen leads a broad audience to visit Gotham City.


    "Hello everyone, and welcome to the "Into Gotham" program."


    What appeared in the video was a man with a scar from a bat dart on his face and a blue nose and a swollen nose: "I am Anthony, who has won the Gotham Honorary Citizen Award and Arkham Outstanding Contribution Award. Let¡¯s not gossip, this will bring everyone to the brother. Tan."


    "Presumably everyone knows the great name of Gotham. Our Gotham City is a city with simple folk customs. As an honorary citizen, I am very proud of it. In addition, Gotham has many successful people and many of them are world-renowned. A small employee who has come out of the Arkham talent market, I will show 200% enthusiasm to lead everyone into Gotham and appreciate the charm of Gotham."


    One by one, dark buildings and communities appeared in the camera, accompanied by Anthony''s introduction.


    The camera followed Anthony''s figure, passing through the streets of Xiaosuo, with closed doors and littering everywhere, which looked a bit horrible.


    But as the honorary citizen of Gotham and the winner of the Arkham Outstanding Contribution Award, Anthony has his own explanation.


    "Well, it''s actually nothing, because the top contributors in Gotham City have scattered working hours so as not to affect the business of their peers. As a result, there are not a few hours in a day that are suitable for going out."


    It just happened to come to a place where green plants grew wildly, and Anthony changed the subject wittily.


    "Look, looking at the greenery here, I have to say that the scenery of our Gotham City is very beautiful. Our city''s image spokesperson is the environmental protection guard Lady Poison Ivy, so everyone can imagine the streets of our city. Greening is great."


    The camera turns to the sky, and the dull sky looks abnormal.


    Anthony timely said: "This is a major feature of our Gotham. It is cloudy throughout the year and is very suitable for the dead houses who do not want to go out."


    The cameraman reluctantly turned back to the camera. This kind of Gotham was really special to Anthony, especially he focused on the scenic spots of Gotham.


    "What about the famous attractions of Gotham, there are so many, such as the flammable and explosive Wayne Manor, everyone should know it? Actually, I think there may only be Mr. Wayne in the world, he doesn''t know he is Batman. Right."


    "The Ace Chemical Factory, where the Joker and Harley Quinn started from scratch. The strong acid dye whitens the skin without hurting the skin. You deserve it."


    "Also, my alma mater, Arkham, is a key non-formal spiritual college. Although it does not accept students from other cities all year round, Mr. Wayne, as the largest shareholder of the college, introduces some talented, intelligent and plastic talents all the year round. The school has a strong learning atmosphere and friendly teacher-student relationship."


    As Anthony spoke, an unusually dark building appeared in the camera.


    "Over the years, there have been countless talents cultivated by Arkham''s alma mater, and they have all become the pillars of Gotham City..."


    The camera opened and began to look down at the entire Gotham City, and Anthony''s voice became a voice-over.


    "Of course, there are unfinished buildings with a very Gothic style, small banks, circuses, sewers, there are scenes every day, you are not afraid of late, I am afraid you will miss it..."


    Suddenly, the picture went dark and Anthony''s voice-over disappeared.


    "Ha¡ªha¡ªha¡ªha..."


    The weird laughter sounded, making people horrified.


    The laughter disappeared again, and another sound made by the same person appeared like laughter.


    "Hush¡ª"


    A strange hoarse voice broke into everyone''s ears.


    Suddenly, the blacked-out picture lights up again, it is a pale scary face.


    "The Gotham Travel Ambassador Clown, I sincerely wish you all smiles.


    "Hahahahahaha!"


    There was another horrible laughter.


    The video ended, leaving only one concluding remark.


    "Gotham City, as the last stop on the journey of life, sincerely welcome you."


    As a promotional video, "Into Gotham" caused a strong response on the Internet, and even many netizens called on Warner Bros. and DC Comics to run the show for a long time, so that people can have a closer experience of Gotham¡¯s simple folk customs and outstanding people. .


    This also drove the popularity and attention of "Batman: Hour of War".


    Even the theaters have more confidence in this film.


    Batman¡¯s previous failures brought not only the disagreements of fans, but also the doubts of the theaters. Even if Ronan¡¯s name is hung in the film¡¯s producer column, it cannot completely offset the "Batman and Luo" The negative impact of "Bing".


    Similarly, there are many people who like and look forward to Batman.


    After all, this is Master Wayne!


    Decades have passed since the comic character Batman first appeared in Detective Comics magazine.


    However, this character did not gradually fade out of people''s sight with the changes of the times, but became fuller and fuller with the baptism of the years. "


    So far, Batman''s story has been revised many times.


    Not only has Batman''s image and equipment changed, but his style is also very different.


    In the past, Batman was a smiling friend of justice and a knight who can easily win. With the changes of the times, his reality and limitations have been strengthened, and his enemies have become more powerful, cunning and crazy than before.


    Batman''s trauma has been repeatedly emphasized, he has become more and more hesitant and lonely, increasingly paranoid and dark.


    Frank Miller''s comic "The Dark Knight Returns" is typical.


    Close to the show, many print media and online media have seen a large number of retrospectives of Batman¡¯s past and present. Warner Bros. is obviously using this method to reawaken public attention to this famous superhero.


    There is no doubt that Superman is the most influential superhero in DC Comics in the world, and Batman is the only comic hero in DC Comics that can compete with Superman in popularity.


    In the past few decades, Warner Bros. Superman and Batman have occupied half of the Hollywood superhero movie market.


    Although the films of these two heroes have sunk for too long, there is definitely no lack of attention.


    The sky gradually dimmed, and the light illuminates every inch of the red carpet, but it cannot change the starry sky above the head from being stained with thick black.


    Suddenly, in the pitch-black sky, a bright light burst upwards, as if something was flying into the sky. In the eyes of countless people, the lights gradually converged, and finally turned into a giant in the sky. Bat shape.


    "This is... Batman!"


    Someone was puzzled, and then determined, and then a tsunami-like voice rang out at the premiere: "Batman is here! The bat lights are on again! Master is back!"


    The voice changed from clutter to order, and gradually spread to the fortune. It seems that the citizens of Gotham, who have been ravaged by crime in the comics, are calling for their guardians.


    But how can there be Batman in the real world? If so, where is Bruce Wayne?


    The roar of the motor suddenly sounded. From far and near, many people stood on tiptoes and looked at the location of the street. They were not disappointed. Just a few seconds later, a pure black prehistoric monster turned to the road where the theater was. , Gradually approaching the red carpet Many movie fans can finally witness this Batmobile that has already attracted enough attention in the trailer.


    Then the Batmobile stopped in front of the red carpet, the door automatically raised, Bruce Wayne in a suit and leather...No, it should be Christian Bale who walked out of the Batmobile and stepped on the red carpet surrounded by countless flashing lights.


    This extraordinary debut ceremony specially designed for the male protagonist instantly robbed everyone of the limelight.


    From the sky lighting up the lights that summon Batman, to Christian Bale stepping off the Batmobile, it took just a few minutes to push the atmosphere of the premiere scene to a climax. It seems that all the audience have entered the Batman-owned That wonderful world is average.


    It seems that everyone feels the simple folk customs of Big Gotham, and it seems that everyone wants to enter Arkham to complete self-sublimation.


    Perhaps Gotham is also a portrayal of America.


    Romantic America, shootout every day.


    Someone who has lived in the United States once said that the air in the United States is rich in iron.

 Chapter 652： Time Warners invitation

    In the VIP room of the theater, Ronan had just chatted with Christopher Nolan, and Zach Schneider came to him. Faced with such a high-end premiere, the British director, who has not yet released any film, seemed somewhat a little bit different. cautious.


    After all, no one knows and is ignored, it is always more embarrassing.


    Zach Schneider and Christopher Nolan were introduced, and the latter said to Ronan: "Hugh Jackman and Christian Bell are training and learning from the magician, and the heroine I chose Miss Scarlett Johansson... ¡­"


    In terms of interpersonal communication, Christopher Nolan is equally good: "It will not be later than the end of October, and "Fatal Magic" will be ready for shooting."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I have faith in you."


    Zach Schneider watched Ronan and Christopher Nolan talk, but couldn''t intervene, a little helpless.


    No way, it''s really hard for an under-famous little person to speak in front of a big one.


    Ronan ended the conversation with Nolan, seeing how embarrassing Zach Schneider was, and said to him: "Go, Zach, I''ll take you to an old friend."


    Passing through the crowd, countless people enthusiastically greeted Ronan.


    For most people, Ronan just smiled and nodded.


    Zach Schneider has a more intuitive understanding of Ronan''s position and influence in the Hollywood industry.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    Before getting close, Charles Rowan came over to greet Ronan, and then shook hands with Zach Schneider, making no secret of his appreciation: "Zach, you are welcome to come to the premiere."


    Zach Schneider quickly smiled and said, "The premiere opened my eyes."


    Ronan said at this time: "Charles, Zach is not very comfortable with the environment here, I still have something..."


    Charles Rowan hurriedly answered: "Ronan, hand over Zac."


    Ronan nodded, and said to Zach Schneider: "Call me if you have something."


    Zach Schneider needs to get closer to Charles Rowan.


    Charles Rowan is the producer representing Warner Bros. and DC Comics in Nolan''s "Batman: Hour of War". If nothing else, Charles Rowan will continue to serve as the next two Batman movies. This role.


    Originally Charles Rowan was the best and most famous producer of Warner Bros., coupled with the effect of the new "Batman" movie, in the future Charles Rowan must be Warner Bros. and DC Comics to pioneer the "Justice League Universe" "The producer of choice.


    Not far away, two people were observing Ronan''s side.


    Kevin Tesohala motioned Ronan with his eyes: "Stephen, this is Ronan Anderson."


    The middle-aged man named Stephen looked over there with interest: "Younger than the pictures in the media."


    "Young, but very powerful." As the head of Warner Bros.''s film business, Kevin Tesuhara seemed to feel deeply moved: "The Hour of War has been screened for four times and won unanimous praise. The pre-sale box office in North America exceeded US$15 million can almost declare the commercial success of the film, and Batman will be resurrected again. But this resurrection, Ronan Anderson is the key."


    Stephen smiled: "I''ve also heard of it. The director Christopher Nolan was highly recommended by Ronan Anderson. The plot selection borrowed from "The Dark Knight Returns" is also his push. It is said that Warner Bros. did not restart the Batman movie. Intended, Ronan Anderson persuaded you."


    Kevin Tesuhara has some of the characteristics of an island nation. He is not embarrassed, but admires: "Without Ronan Anderson, there would be no resurrection of Batman on the big screen."


    His voice changed abruptly: "Unfortunately, Ronan Anderson is now the master of Marvel."


    Stephen said, "This is not a bad thing."


    Kevin Tesohala was puzzled first, then came to his senses, and tried to ask: "Is there any consideration at the head office?"


    Stephen did not answer, and pointed to the other side: "Help me introduce Ronan Anderson."


    The two quickly came to Ronan.


    "Steven, this is Ronan Anderson, the Hollywood ace producer." Kevin Tesohala quickly introduced both sides: "Ronan, this is Stephen Case, the CEO of Time Warner."


    Although it was a bit strange that the CEO of Time Warner Group appeared in front of him, Ronan politely shook hands with Stephen Case: "It''s very nice to meet you."


    Stephen Keith smiled and said, "Me too." His voice changed: "Mr. Anderson brought a masterpiece to Warner."


    Ronan said: "You are welcome, Relativity Entertainment accounted for more than half of the investment in this project."


    Kevin Tesohala glanced at Ronan curiously, and then at Stephen Case with a little doubt, not understanding why Stephen Case had faintly targeted Ronan.


    Stephen Keys¡¯ words clearly regarded Ronan as a producer employed by Warner and his subordinates, while Ronan¡¯s words emphasized that the two parties are investment cooperation.


    "I heard that Mr. Anderson is preparing a Marvel superhero movie?" Stephen Keys asked.


    Ronan''s voice is relaxed: "Iron Man, try to see the effect."


    Stephen Case further asked: "You are very optimistic about the market prospects of these Marvel superheroes?"


    Ronan was a little helpless: "I also think that Marvel''s first-line superheroes such as "Spider-Man" or "Fantastic Four" are being prepared, but there is no copyright."


    "I have a better suggestion, maybe Mr. Anderson can consider it." Stephen Keys''s words jumped: "Warner Bros. has more experience in the production and distribution of comic superhero movies, and Mr. Anderson can have more in-depth discussions with him. Warner Bros. cooperation."


    Ronan was wary for an instant, but his face remained calm, and said, "Oh? Mr. Case, can you talk more about it?"


    Stephen Case said easily and freely: "The current CEO contract of Warner Bros. is about to expire. Time Warner will not renew his contract. I wonder if Mr. Anderson is not interested in the position of the CEO of Warner Bros.


    This was completely beyond Ronan''s expectation, and he didn''t know how to answer for a while.


    Kevin Tesuhara almost stunned, because he has always wanted to compete for the position of the next Warner Bros. CEO.


    Stephen Keith continued: "Mr. Anderson, you become the CEO of Warner Bros. Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment are one family, and all resources can be shared."


    Ronan has already understood that this seemingly very special opinion is, in the final analysis, Time Warner''s desire to swallow the relativity entertainment.


    "I think this opinion is good." Ronan said directly: "Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment are combined into one. I want an absolute controlling stake."


    Stephen Keith asked back: "Mr. Anderson believes that the value of relativistic entertainment is above Warner Bros.?"


    Ronan''s face is so thick: "In my heart, that''s the case."


    "I think..." Stephen Keys meant something: "The value of Relativity Entertainment is less than one-third of Warner Bros."


    Ronan slightly stretched his hands: "The differences are too great. It seems that I can''t be the CEO of Warner Bros."


    Upon hearing this, Kevin Tesohala interjected in due course: "Ronan, you are doing a good job now, and it feels best for you."


    Ronan laughed twice and said, "It makes sense." He didn''t want to play this kind of trial game with Stephen Keys: "Kevin, Mr. Keys, and a director is waiting for me, let me go."


    "You''re welcome." Kevin Tesuhara wished Ronan to leave quickly.


    Ronan called Zach Schneider and entered the theater together.


    Sitting on the chair, Ronan shook his head slightly when thinking of Stephen Case''s words. More and more people and companies are eyeing Relativity Entertainment.


    Perhaps, in the eyes of media giants like Time Warner, Relativity Entertainment is an exceptionally delicious cake, and you can''t wait to swallow it in one bite.


    Fortunately, Relativity Entertainment is not listed, and there will be no financial difficulties for the time being.


    Otherwise, whether it is listed or financing through other channels, it will inevitably bring a lot of trouble, and if it is not done, Relativity Entertainment will change its owner.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation can still find investment from overseas to guarantee the production budget. Each of the big-selling films can be regarded as cash cows, bringing abundant liquidity and reserve funds for Relativity Entertainment.


    Perhaps waiting for Netflix to go public can distract some companies and find new partners for Relativity Entertainment through financing.


    Ronan''s attitude towards Netflix is ??very clear. Just like Steve Jobs currently controls the Pixar studio that is already on the market, he has a controlling stake in Netflix.


    Even if the Pixar studio goes public, Steve Jobs has personally held close to 51% of Pixar''s shares.


    "The movie is about to begin."


    I don''t know who said such a sentence, and then the whole theater fell silent.


    The first thing that lights up is the opening of Warner Bros., and then the opening of Shahai Entertainment. Both of these openings show a strange blue-black color, which represents the darkening style of the whole film.


    The first part of the series will inevitably need to reshape the image of Bruce Wayne to determine the overall style of the film, and the information disclosed in the prior publicity is also enough. "The Hour of War" is about Bruce Way Um how and why the process of becoming Batman.


    Batman is not born to be Batman, nor is he actively incarnate into Batman. This is a painful and even darkening process, and Bruce Wayne''s soul even undergoes a wash in the process.


    Fear is undoubtedly the most important theme that the film begins to show.


    From the beginning of the film, the childhood Bruce Wayne fell to the bottom of the well and was attacked by a group of bats. Fear, this human instinct was stimulated throughout the film.


    To a certain extent, this fear indirectly killed his parents.


    The hatred for the murderer, the anger in the heart, the fall of the city, the confusion about the future, the hatred for crime...


    To be strong, a person needs not only the body, but the same strong heart.

 Chapter 653： How to become the king of Gotham

    This "Batman: Hour of War" is not entirely the work of Christopher Nolan. There are too many traces of "The Dark Knight Returns". The whole movie is influenced by the comics of Franco Miller. Relatively obvious.


    To some extent, "The Hour of War" is the work of Christopher Nolan.


    Even if Ronan knew about the development of Nolan''s "Batman" trilogy, he was unwilling to change "The Hour of War".


    Because now Nolan is not the Nolan when he created "The Dark Knight", and his ability and experience are far inferior to the future. Nolan also needs "The Hour of War" to temper himself and win the right to speak for himself and Ronan.


    In addition, there is a precedent for the fiasco of "Batman and Robin". It is impossible for Warner Bros. and DC Comics to allow this film to deviate too far from mainstream comics. Ronan has no absolute right to speak on the project, and he does the most for Christopher Nou. Lan strives for creative space and guarantees the investment interests of Relativity Entertainment.


    In the final analysis, Ronan and Nolan must prove the correct idea through a successful film, and then they will have more freedom in the follow-up.


    Therefore, the biggest theme of the first book is actually similar to "The Dark Knight Returns" in which Bruce Wayne finds himself.


    Bruce Wayne is not a coward. Because of his past experience, he hates crime and wants to fight it. He, the favorite of Gotham City, wants to save his city.


    What he needs to do most is to find himself and face his inner fears.


    Why do people fall? It''s because you have to learn how to stand up.


    On the top of the snow-capped mountain, Bruce Wayne has gone through the rigorous training and spiritual guidance of the ninja master. The thoughts that were once lost have gradually found the way to go in the future. Fear brings him pain, and fear also brings him strength and rescue. The power of Gotham City.


    "If you can go beyond the limits of yourself and devote yourself to a lofty ideal, they will not be able to stop you, and you will become another kind of person, a legend."


    How to surpass yourself? Then you must defeat yourself. How to overcome self? Then we must overcome our own instinct-fear.


    "Bruce, why did we fall? So we can learn to stand up."


    This is what Bruce Wayne remembers most clearly from his father. When he stood up from a group of screaming and hovering bats, he defeated his fear.


    A legend is about to be born.


    Just in the underground cave, Bruce Wayne slowly stood up surrounded by bats. He finally got a new life. He changed from fear to the synonym of fear-Batman!


    The differences between Master Ninja and Bruce Wayne are more derived from differences in ideas, or ideological differences, and ideological issues are often irreconcilable contradictions, especially when dealing with Above the fallen city of Gotham.


    The ninja master inherited the consistent purpose of the Kagemusha Alliance, believing that evil can only be eliminated and order needs to be rebuilt on this basis.


    But Bruce Wayne believes that Gotham City can be saved. Although he has become the embodiment of fear, he is not a law enforcement officer, let alone any person or force, to deal with criminals at will.


    Batman also formed a basic principle-don''t kill.


    This principle can restrain Bruce Wayne''s power transformed from anger and fear, thereby limiting the problem of violence hidden deep in his heart, and it can also become a kind of imprisonment.


    The ultimate villain of this film is Batman¡¯s teacher, Master Ninja. Batman¡¯s fighting skills were taught by him. At the time, Master Ninja didn¡¯t know Bruce Wayne¡¯s firm conviction and unshakable conscience. This is from Wayne. Resolutely refuse to behead the farmer to know.


    Faced with his own principles and the ninja master who wants to destroy Gotham City, Bruce Wayne chooses not to kill or save, letting the leader of the Shadow Warrior Alliance fall along with the railcar.


    At the end of the film, Batman talks with Sheriff Gordon on the rooftop. People have regained hope. Gotham City is showing signs of recovery, but crime has not been eradicated, and justice and evil will continue to fight.


    Batman unfolded his cloak and soared in the night sky of Gotham City.


    This is actually a story of a person who overcomes and becomes fear and uses it to fight crime.


    With the birth of Batman, Gotham will add another tour item.


    Just because Gotham is so beautiful, the people of Gotham love it so much, there are thousands of ways to love, and they chose the most passionate one.


    The Metropolitan Superman Support Group represented by President Lu clearly stated: Our city¡¯s mascot is sunny and optimistic. Unlike some cities, everything from the city appearance to the mascot is depressingly dark.


    The named Gotham fan group refused to accept, the head clown scolded: You have no taste! Spicy-eyed underwear wears three primary colors, how can it be compared with our high-end atmosphere high-grade late night black!


    Not long after the premiere, fans posted related sharing information on the ever-expanding Netflix user.


    "The Hour of War" appropriately shows the relationship and characteristics of the main characters. It should also lay the groundwork for the future fate of each character. The most prominent feature is that the Batman in the movie has gone from the altar. He came down and became a man of flesh and blood."


    There are also movie fans, after reposting the video "Into Gotham", the notes for Gotham travel are attached.


    "To travel to Gotham City, which has a simple folk customs, you don¡¯t actually need to prepare anything, because the ones that should come will always come, and you can¡¯t stop them. It is recommended to find a chemical plant. As for which one, you understand. Find the biggest one. The storage tank then jumps down. If you can survive, you can basically get the death-free gold medal and the protagonist halo. For details, please refer to Ugly Lord and Halle."


    "As one of the symbols of Gotham City, Arkham is a must to go. This is also the best place to realize the transformation of life, and even the safest place in Gotham. Let the world break and the blood flow successfully, Arkham is here. , Quietly, those simple and honest citizens of Gotham, it seems that they will not make trouble in Arkham."


    "Arkham''s experience will definitely make people sublimate and become a generation of Gotham heroes. Someone will definitely help you draw a comic..."


    "Finally, you can give up everything else, Arkham must go and take a look!"


    After the premiere screening, the crew called a regular post-screening press conference. Ronan also attended as a producer, but he took the initiative to push Christopher Nolan to the forefront for future considerations.


    In the future, directors will become stars, directors will have crazy iron fans, and Christopher Nolan is the most typical representative.


    "This movie is mainly about Bruce Wayne''s growth process."


    Christopher Nolan was calm in the face of many media reporters: "In this film, what I focus on most is not Batman saving the city, but the process of learning fighting swordsmanship on the top of the snow mountain and overcoming fear..."


    Listening to the reporter''s questions and Nolan''s answers, Ronan suddenly felt a little lost because he thought of a very profound question.


    How can I become the king of Gotham? Like a clown? Or Batman? How about the Owl Court?


    None of it seems appropriate, nor can it be called King of Gotham.


    For DC Comics, this seems to be a question close to the three ultimate philosophical thinking.


    Ronan has not seen many superhero comics, so he can only consider the plots of DC superhero movies and a small number of comics he has seen before.


    Don''t say, thinking about it for a few minutes, it really reminded him of a quick method for King of Gotham.


    If it goes well, it might be able to dominate Gotham.


    Choose a good time, and on the first night after arriving in Gotham, go to a theater alley and wait for the two gunshots. After the murderer runs away, before Gordon and Ah Fu, give the little boy a piece Clothes, comfort him, and life can go on.


    Then ran somewhere underground, found the pool, and faced the Dionysian factor. Don''t be polite. Drink it. Drinking it is immortal. You must take away everything you can''t drink, to prevent the true love of the big bat from becoming immortal and causing uncontrollable accidents.


    Wait until the next day, the identity of the kid is exposed, so you must go to Wayne Manor to brush up on the sense of existence, tell the kid and Ah Fu that they probably saw the murderer, and can help solve the case.


    Okay, I¡¯ve got a basic reputation worship from Little Kid and Ah Fu. Borrow a sum of money and go to Kansas. There is a little kid waiting for you on the farm and tell Martha that you¡¯re the kid¡¯s father. Carl Al, find a way to bring back to Gotham, and be company with another kid. Big Gotham will be guarded during the day and night.


    I have a son, what can I do without a wife? It''s not easy to be a single dog.


    The little bat has money, and money can do a lot of things, so go and check where Diana is. In the style of DC fights and tears down the city instead of the pupils, as long as the money is in place, absolutely It won''t be hard to find.


    Find that woman, pretend to be more mature, go see her, and tell her: Diana, I am Steve, and I am back because of the mutation of the gas explosion, the disfigurement, the immortality, and so on.


    If she doesn''t believe it, there is the ultimate killer: I save today, you save the world!


    Don''t persuadeBe brave and rush on, the goddess of war is yours.


    Well now, there is a godson named Bruce Wayne, a son named Clark Kent, and a daughter-in-law named Diana Prinz.


    Why are you still hesitating? Harley Quinn, Batwoman, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Canary...


    They are all beckoning to you.


    There seems to be a question, what if Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent are young, separate?


    Decades later, in the abandoned port of Gotham, Batman is about to stab him with a kryptonite spear, and Superman roars: You are helping them kill Steve!


    Batman stopped immediately: Why did you say this name!


    Wonder Woman descended from the sky: "Because Steve is my husband and Superman his father!"


    Batman yelled, threw away his spear, and burst into tears: "Steve is also my dad!"

 Chapter 654： impossible

    The premiere is over, but none of the senior leaders of Warner Bros. rests. Batman is an important asset of the entire Time Warner Group. This time the restart of the "Batman" movie really matters.


    Kevin Tesohara walked around the meeting room anxiously, Stephen Keys seemed to be refreshing with a coffee, but there was a trace of worry between his brows.


    Although the pre-sales are good and the internal preview is unanimously praised, no one can guarantee that "Batman: Hour of War" will be accepted by the widest group of fans.


    In their eyes, even if the producer is called Ronan Anderson.


    With the sound of footsteps, Charles Rowan pushed in and said: "Got it, first-hand information."


    Kevin Tesuhara quickly asked, "How was the response?"


    Stephen Keyes also paid attention.


    Charles Rowan¡¯s facial expression was relaxed and smiling: ¡°A total of 125 general audiences were sampled, of which 73% gave an A or above rating, and 89% of the audience With a score above B, less than 4% of the audience gave a score below B-."


    Kevin Tesuhara breathed a sigh of relief and said to Stephen Keys: "The audience has a good reputation."


    Charles Rowan gave the relevant statistics and comments from the audience to Kevin Tesohara and Stephen Case.


    Most of them are well received.


    "The director groundbreakingly described Batman as a mortal, and also deeply explored the relationship between human fear, anger and power, and explained the origin of Batman, why he became a Batman and how he became a Batman. Man, this is very interesting."


    "I think this is the best Batman movie. The visual and spiritual impact are so exciting. It can be regarded as a model of action movies, giving Batman a new life on the big screen!"


    "It''s amazing! Although it is a lot more depressing in terms of general superhero movies, this is where the film shines. This is a completely different superhero movie."


    Kevin Tesuhara glanced a few times, put it aside, and said, "The remaining suspense is the box office number."


    Charles Rowan said: "It should not be bad. Ronan Anderson is best at business and market control."


    The two chatted a few words about "War Hour" and Ronan Anderson. Stephen Keys, who hadn''t spoken much, suddenly said: "What do you think of Ronan Anderson and Marvel Entertainment''s superhero movie?"


    Kevin Tesukhara and Charles Rowan looked over at the same time.


    Stephen Keys said: "Marvel is DC''s biggest competitor, right?"


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "Charles, you deal with Ronan a lot, what do you think?"


    "Throughout the history of superhero movies, we don''t mention it as far away as Christopher Reeve starred in "Superman"." Charles Rowan has been working in the forefront of film production all year round, and has considerable research on the film market. : "The superheroes that can sell hot in the movie market and have a strong response are all the first-line and even the top comic superheroes, DC¡¯s Superman and Batman, Marvel¡¯s X-Men and Spiderman, in the comics There is a huge influence in the heroic period."


    Stephen Case thought about it carefully and nodded slowly: "It seems like this."


    Charles Ronan continued: "Among the many comic superheroes, Iron Man is not so famous, not even comparable to DC''s Catwoman."


    Kevin Tesohara asked: "Do you think Marvel Entertainment''s "Iron Man" will fail?"


    "Probably not." Charles Rowan analyzed very rationally: "With Ronan Anderson, "Iron Man" is still guaranteed. This movie should not fail, but it wants to be as big as "Spiderman." Selling is basically impossible. The popularity of Iron Man in the comics determines his movie ceiling, which is difficult to break."


    He thought for a while and said: "I personally feel that "Iron Man" may become a high-end version of "Blade Warrior". The film will be commercially successful, but it will not bring much profit."


    "It makes sense." Kevin Tesohala agrees completely: "Iron Man is not a famous comic superhero after all."


    Stephen Keith asked: "I heard Ronan Anderson had a movie plan for Marvel Entertainment, but I couldn''t find out the specific content."


    Charles Rowan couldn''t help laughing: "Iron Man is basically the most famous among the superheroes that Marvel Entertainment still holds copyright. Don''t worry too much about their plans. We are basically certain that we will succeed. Batman: Hour of War, and the next two sequels, as well as the new Superman movie "Superman Returns."


    He is confident: "DC occupies two of the three most famous cartoon characters in the United States. We have already worked **** adapting movies. Marvel''s plan is nothing to worry about."


    The fame and influence of Superman and Batman are placed here, giving Stephen Keys enough confidence. He did not say much in this regard, but asked: "The success of "Batman: Hour of War" can already be predicted. Yes, director Christopher Nolan planned a trilogy. Can Warner Bros. operate independently?"


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "It''s difficult."


    Stephen Keys frowned: "Also let Relativity Entertainment participate in investment and share income?"


    Although Warner Bros. owns the distribution rights of the film, it has taken the initiative, but once the Batman movie succeeds, its online and offline market can bring huge revenue. According to the forecasted North American box office in the first week, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s investment , It is possible to achieve an investment return of more than 60%.


    More than 50 million US dollars of profits will all fall into the pockets of Relativity Entertainment.


    Kevin Tesohala was equally clear, saying: "It is basically impossible. Ronan Anderson seems to have expected the success of this film. When signing the first agreement, he signed an agreement with us for two sequels. He himself is the top group of people in Hollywood. He is very clear about the rules of the industry. The terms of the contract prevent us from kicking Relativity Entertainment. Once we violate the agreement, Relativity Entertainment will appeal to the Producers League, other guilds in the industry, and appeal to the law. If so, Warner Bros. will be in big trouble. At least all related movie projects in the "Batman" series will be stopped."


    Charles Rowan added: "I didn''t think anything at the time. Let''s see now. Ronan Anderson is very wary of us Warner Bros."


    Stephen Keys has no other choice for a while, but he can only tell: "What we are discussing today should not be spread out."


    The head office cannot directly intervene in the normal operations of Warner Bros. Kevin Tesohala didn¡¯t want to ask for trouble, and on the "Batman" movie project that he managed to save, he suffered both losses with Relativity Entertainment. "Moment" is released at the box office, and it is determined whether it will continue to promote the trilogy series with Ronan Anderson.


    Director Christopher Nolan himself did not attract their attention.


    Like the response at the premiere, "Batman: Hour of War" officially landed in North American theaters on the first day, and it aroused a lot of praise.


    After just one day of screening in North America, the theater audience scored an average of "A". The 18,775 users on IMDB''s website scored 8.6, 87% of the freshness of rotten tomatoes, and 95% of the audience''s popularity index for popcorn. , MetaCritic 45 media reporters scored the highest score of the Batman movie series with 82 points.


    Compared to the widely acclaimed "Batman" directed by Tim Burton in 1989, the word of mouth will be much better during the same period.


    Therefore, on the first day of its release in North America, Hour of War received $23.11 million in box office from 4,215 theaters.


    This also created the highest single-day box office of all movies in the "Batman" series.


    With this kind of audience reputation and box office numbers as the basis, even if the follow-up reputation will decline, it will never become a super bad movie like "Batman and Robin".


    Such a box office, such a reputation is good enough for a restart of a failed series.


    After the first day, everyone can confirm that "Batman: Hour of War" has been a success, and the Batman series can be reborn on the big screen!


    At this time when the summer vacation has entered the final stage, "The Hour of War" has brought the long-lost Batman popularity.


    With the coming of rest days, twice as many people as working days flocked to theaters across the United States. These people¡¯s goals are very clear, that is, the film just released in the summer. In the highly mature film market in North America, the audience is The first choice for summer files is commercial production.


    "Batman: Hour of War" is the preferred target.


    In major commercial theaters in North America every fifteen to twenty minutes, there will be a new "Batman: Hour of War" screening, with enough theaters and high filming rate , Both ensure that the audience can enjoy the film at any time, which is also the basic guarantee for the film¡¯s high box office.


    "Batman: Hour of War" has a good audience reputation as a guarantee. Competitors at the same time are not very competitive at all. Saturday''s single-day box office naturally jumped upwards and received 23.86 million US dollars.


    It was originally a dull summer file that ended, but because of the release of "The Hour of War" is no longer dull.


    Roger Albert, who has seldom spoken anymore, also stood up and praised: Christopher Nolan is completely loyal to Frank Miller¡¯s 1986 "Dark Knight Returns" created by Frank Miller in a bold, dark and realistic style. Skilled director skills to outline his desired opera style spirit, the film raises the superhero movie to an unprecedented height, the rich dark realism style exudes powerful charm.


    But this is only the beginning of Nolan''s "Batman". No one knows that Nolan is planning a darker and more realistic movie.


    In the first week of the North American painting, "The Hour of War" was a great success, winning $58.87 million at the box office.

 Chapter 655： Beyond darkness

    With the release of "Batman: Hour of War" in the first week of the North American box office, Warner Bros. directly announced the existence of the sequel. "The Dark Knight" naturally received the green light from Warner Bros. and DC Comics. He ran several Warner Bros. in Ronan. After the headquarters, Christopher Nolan, the director, also gained far more creative freedom than "The Hour of War".


    The success of "Warner Bros." and frequent contact with the senior leaders of Warner Bros. and DC Comics also made Ronan aware of the faint changes that have taken place in Warner Bros.


    If possible, Warner Bros. will definitely get rid of Relativity Entertainment and shoot and produce "The Dark Knight" alone.


    But when Ronan signed the trilogy investment agreement, he blocked all the roads in this respect within the law and industry rules. Warner Bros. has no way to get rid of Relativity Entertainment by reasonable and legal means.


    As for director Christopher Nolan, Warner Bros. had contacted it in private.


    After the start of the new week, at a publicity event, Christopher Nolan publicly announced that he would cooperate with Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment for a long time.


    No one can guarantee the future. At least at this stage, Christopher Nolan is very grateful to Ronan who has provided him with great opportunities.


    Even, Nolan believes that without Ronan, he would not have a connection with the Batman series, nor would he get the opportunity to direct a Batman movie.


    Besides, the treatment given to him by Relativity Entertainment is not inferior to that of Warner Bros., without the arrogance and dominance of big companies.


    In the face of Relativity Entertainment, which is also familiar with the operating methods of movies in the industry, many of the ways Warner Bros. deals with investors outside the circle cannot be used at all, nor can they be used, otherwise it will be troublesome to be caught and chased.


    The "Dark Knight" studio jointly established by Sandsea Entertainment and Warner Bros. is soon established. The estimated budget for the film is US$180 million. According to the agreement, Relativity Entertainment will occupy a total investment of US$125 million.


    This fund does not require a one-time investment, and Relativity Entertainment does not need to mobilize additional funds. It is enough to wait for the various revenues of "War Beginning" to be received, and then to invest in the "Dark Knight" project.


    The script of "The Dark Knight" has already been completed by the Nolan brothers, and Ronan has watched it more than once. The main plot is roughly the same as before, and the role of the clown is infinitely elevated.


    It can be said that the hero of "The Dark Knight" is not Batman at all, but the Joker.


    "The Dark Knight" also uses vivid cases to show all film practitioners how to deify a character.


    Some things can be glimpsed from the script of the Nolan Brothers.


    This is definitely a darker and more mature work than "The Hour of War". It packs an extremely realistic superhero story with the approach of a realistic police film.


    According to previous reviews, "The Dark Knight" takes comics and movies to a new level.


    This film has influenced many comic superhero movies, especially DC superhero movies.


    "The Dark Knight" made DC superhero movies, and at the same time brought DC superhero movies to a road where no one knows right or wrong.


    After all, Warner Bros. was the first to give up before it came to an end and did not really produce a result.


    Its iconic event was based on the pretext of Zach Schneider¡¯s death of a daughter, excessive sadness, and the need for recuperation as an excuse to replace the director of the almost completed "Justice League" project with Jos Weden, and then brought a style , Editing, plot, and even special effects are a super hodgepodge of chaos.


    That "Justice League" box office is not low, but it was obtained by overdrawing the credibility and appeal of many characters.


    For a series of movies with long-term plans, this is actually not much different from murder.


    Christopher Nolan will not enter the "Dark Knight" studio for the time being. He is cooperating with Shahai Entertainment to film and produce "Fatal Magic". He will not enter the preparations of "The Dark Knight" until the end of this magic entertainment movie.


    However, there are some jobs where the production crew and Emma Thomas have already been ahead.


    For example, the location scenes of the film are basically shot in Chicago, for example, the production team began to look for actors suitable for clowns.


    In terms of actors, Ronan decided to go with the flow and leave everything to Nolan''s team.


    Ronan''s more experience is still on "The Hour of War", after all, Relativity Entertainment accounts for most of the investment.


    For this reason, Ronan specifically accepted an interview with "Entertainment Weekly" and praised Christopher Nolan in the interview.


    "That was more than two years ago. I met Director Nolan not long ago. We were discussing the issue of film style. During the period, we talked about dark style movies. Director Nolan expressed his interest in Batman."


    The words spoken from Ronan¡¯s mouth are naturally professionally processed, which is more conducive to the promotion of the film: "Later, Director Nolan told me about his creativity about Batman, and I decided to convince Warner Bros. and DC Comics to restart. "Batman" series of movies."


    The key circle of his words is Nolan, because Relativity Entertainment also needs a star director. There is always a process for starmaking: "Director Nolan is determined to take over Batman. To be honest, this is a huge challenge because it is a mess. It''s like an unfinished building built to be very tall but not in line with the trend of the times."


    "There are no more than two ways to deal with unfinished buildings. The first way is to repair on the original basis, so that it does not damage the original foundation and can save a lot of money, but the consequence of this treatment is You don¡¯t know the quality of the original foundation and whether it can continue to support the building. The second method is also very simple, which is to demolish and rebuild, so that the entire building can be executed in its own context from foundation to style. If the cost is too high, it will be under pressure from all quarters."


    "After Director Nolan took over Batman, he adopted the second approach. He wanted to completely subvert the original image of Batman, so the pressure on him can be imagined, but he succeeded and Batman is resurrected..."


    When needed, Ronan doesn''t mind going into battle in person, becoming a fan of a certain director or star.


    Moreover, the Batman series of movies is really resurrected.


    Christopher Nolan became famous, and it was only good for the "Deadly Magic" invested by Shahai Entertainment.


    Although it has reached the end of the summer vacation, the box office trend of "Batman: Hour of War" is unusually stable. Unlike "Reaper 3", which was released a few weeks ago, it was like a roller coaster at the beginning of the film, which rushed down after the peak.


    After "Reaper Coming 3" surpassed US$60 million at the North American box office, the trend fell sharply. When it came to the fourth weekend of the show, only US$5.4 million was credited, and the theater''s screening life has passed more than half.


    "Batman: Hour of War" the second weekend box office dropped less than 50% compared to the first weekend, and another 30.52 million US dollars, the North American box office accumulated very smoothly exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    It is widely expected that the North American box office of this film should be around 240 million US dollars.


    For the Batman series of films reborn from the cocoon, this is already a very gratifying number, and it is also about to be launched overseas.


    Since Warner Bros. is solely responsible for the distribution, Relativity Entertainment has little involvement in distribution, and more energy is placed on production and promotion.


    Propaganda is also based on low-input soft-text promotion.


    For example, the previous "Into Gotham" show.


    Recently, Relativity Entertainment is also collecting and sorting out various interesting comments on the Internet and preparing an official version of "Gotham Travel Guide."


    Gotham welcomes you.


    Perhaps it was Batman who evoked the enthusiasm of fans for DC superheroes for a long time. Ronan also saw online fans who wrote specifically for the master about Batman and Da Chao fans.


    Metropolitan reporter Clark was sent to Gotham to investigate Batman. On the way, he met a strange young man named Bruce who volunteered to be his Gotham tour guide. Bruce led Clark around and tried to drive Clark out of his city, but Clark said he Waited for true love in Gotham.


    In the words of movie fans, in a place like Gotham, it''s normal for something strange to happen, isn''t it?


    According to the trend of the development of Hollywood movies, maybe one day, Da Chao will have to get together with the master?


    Don''t make up? You are looking at us with colored glasses and discriminating!


    Perhaps at that time, even if a certain director or producer does not have a black **** the list of deals, they will be called racial discrimination.


    Ronan suddenly felt that he was also very dangerous, because there was no black woman in his past list.


    But what should I do if I really can''t do it?


    The only Halle Berry who made him feel pretty was still an aunt.


    Having said that, there may be many beautiful black female stars, but it is extremely rare that Ronan can impress.


    Like the Williams sisters, I can only say that Will Smith has a great appetite.


    It seems that Maria Sharapova is better than them? It''s a pity that Russia''s hedge period is seriously short.


    Ronan contacted Will Smith recently, and Will Smith went to faraway France again, seeming to be intoxicated by the French romance.


    In this world, men''s aesthetics can only say that radish and cabbage have their own love.


    The aesthetic surprises among many people are very different.


    Of course, the beauty of the French goddess is recognized, and it is not surprising that Will Smith fell under her skirt.


    French girls are said to be very romantic and open.


    There used to be many famous movie goddesses from France, such as Sophie Marceau, Isabel Huppert and Isabella Adjani.


    Just entering August, another superhero movie released by Warner Bros., "Catwoman" starring Halle Berry, took advantage of the hot momentum brought by "Batman: Hour of War" and officially entered North American theaters.

 Chapter 656： Big collection of bashing elements

    When Warner Bros. set the files for "Catwoman" at the beginning of August, it was not without the intention of using "The Hour of War". After all, Ronan''s success rate as a producer in the film was too high, and it is Hollywood''s consistent behavior to take advantage of the situation and keep up the heat.


    Selena Kyle''s reputation is very big, and the entanglement with Batman has a big impact.


    But no one can figure out what Warner Bros. and the people in the DC Comics production department think, just as many people in the future can¡¯t figure out why Warner Bros. played a good hand of DC in such a mess. This movie plays " In the movie under the banner of Catwoman, the heroine is not Selena Kyle!


    The Catwoman in this movie is not only a black person, but also a nearly original character Phoebe Phillips.


    Nowadays, black movies are still not popular.


    Even the black version of Selena Kyle is better than it is now.


    The leading actress is Halle Berry, who just won the Oscar for Best Actress.


    Just as Warner Bros. and DC Comics used to unite together and often produced some inexplicable movie projects, this "Catwoman" is simply a collection of many commercial movie elements.


    In fact, "Catwoman" has exposed many problems without borrowing the wind from "The Hour of War".


    Due to the poor response from the screening, Warner Bros. and DC Comics re-shot some scenes, with only one month left before the release date.


    But this is far from enough.


    Sure enough, the response after the release of "Catwoman" was extremely poor.


    If the "Spider-Man" series has brought to the extreme the splendor of a comic-based movie, then "Catwoman" is the opposite. Although Oscar actress Halle Berry''s hard work in the film is commendable, she puts on a cat The figure behind the female dress is also very seductive, but she alone can hardly save the fiasco of this movie, "Catwoman" is one of the worst superhero movies.


    During the opening weekend, "Catwoman" not only failed to top the North American box office rankings, but the box office was so low that it was tragic.


    The production cost of this film is as high as 100 million U.S. dollars. The box office in North America was only 16.72 million U.S. dollars in the first weekend. Cinema based on the overall audience rating of D, estimated that the final North American box office was about 40 million U.S. dollars.


    Huge losses are inevitable.


    The losers are not just Warner Bros. and DC Comics, but Halle Berry himself.


    Not long after she won the Oscar for Best Actress, her acting career was at the peak of her life, but the moment "Catwoman" hit the street, Halle Berry fell sharply from the peak.


    From then on, Halle Berry, who was originally expected to enter the ranks of super actresses, could only return to the second line, and never carried any medium-to-large film alone.


    No production company will ask her to carry it again.


    "Catwoman" lost, and huge losses have already occurred. Warner Bros. must be responsible for this. A deputy director of the production department has left.


    When a big movie fails, someone is always responsible, not the Warner Bros. family.


    Also this week, Walt Disney officially announced that Tony Close, head of Disney Pictures, resigned.


    Everyone knows that Tony Close is responsible for the failure of the two major productions of "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "King Arthur."


    "King Arthur" started painting last weekend. The producer is Jerry Bruckheimer. The cast includes Cliff Irving and Keira Knightley. The production cost is as high as 120 million. Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    It is such a movie that should be safe to watch. The North American drawing weekend only received a meager $15.1 million, which was even worse than "Catwoman".


    The undefeated myth of gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer since "Jedi Men" has been shattered.


    In fact, many people don''t understand why "King Arthur" failed at the box office? The film quality alone is not bad.


    Many of the big-selling commercial films produced by Jerry Bruckheimer are definitely inferior to "King Arthur" in quality.


    Ronan is not very clear, but based on relevant memories, he has a conclusion that since "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" reached the top, major productions of magical or historical epic war films are the days of Hollywood investment. The pit can''t be filled no matter how to fill it.


    To say that he has memory alone, this year Warner Bros. will have "Alexander the Great", next year, "The Kingdom of Heaven" directed by Ridley Scott, and "Ten Thousand Years Before History" will be filmed one after another. "Robin Hood", "Pharaoh and the King", "The Last of Pompeii", the magical "King Arthur" and so on.


    Few people succeeded in making big epic films.


    It seems that there is only one "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", but this is a comic-based movie. Strictly speaking, it can be classified as a superhero movie.


    Relativity Entertainment has also received many epic war film projects, but without exception, they are stuck with Ronan.


    Since epic war films are not popular in the market, he certainly won''t throw money away.


    Regarding the failure of "King Arthur", Ronan integrated Shahai Entertainment after analyzing and combining with memory to conclude that there is only one possibility. Just like the previous pirate movies, epic war films with large production and investment no longer fit this era. Up.


    Soon, Ronan''s attention shifted from "King Arthur" to Disney. Since people kept staring at Disney, he knew more about the resignation of Disney Pictures Tony Close.


    Tony Kross is not only responsible for the two failed projects of "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "King Arthur" with an investment of hundreds of millions, and is also a victim of Disney''s internal power struggle.


    Unlike Ronan''s theory of relativity entertainment, today''s Walt Disney emperor Michael Eisner is not to say that he is an absolute controlling stake, and he does not even have a relative controlling stake.


    This determines that once many shareholders unite and demand that Michael Eisner be responsible for something, Michael Eisner can''t suppress dissent at all.


    Although some of Disney¡¯s shareholders stand with Roy Disney, more shareholders are in a neutral position.


    In the eyes of these people, whoever can benefit Disney''s shareholders, they stand with them.


    However, two consecutive major production investments have failed. Even if Roy Disney does not need to do too much work, Disney will have to stand up and take responsibility, not to mention Roy Disney took this opportunity to connect many shareholders.


    Anyone with a little brain will not let this opportunity go.


    As Michael Eisner''s lack of confidence in equity, he can only choose to sacrifice Tony Kross and let the latter take the blame and resign with extreme reluctance.


    In the words of Robert Iger''s analysis for Ronan, Michael Eisner has lost one more die-hard supporter within Disney, and even this die-hard supporter may already have a deep prejudice against Michael Eisner.


    Robert Iger has worked at Disney for many years and has a smooth source of information, allowing people to contact Tony Close quietly.


    If it can be used in the future, it is also a pawn.


    Robert Iger knows very well that Ronan is a big fan of Disney, at least as a Pixar studio.


    Many preparations for Walt Disney are carried out in the direction of Pixar Studios.


    Especially since this year¡¯s Oscars, Relativity Entertainment has quietly strengthened its connection with Pixar Studios. John Lasseter of Pixar Studios also visited the Theory of Relativity Building several times.


    John Lasseter came to the Relativity Entertainment Building again, and in the reception room on the top floor, he met Ronan and Robert Iger.


    The two sides have met several times and are already familiar.


    "Mr. Jobs asked me to convey my greetings to you." John Lasseter faced Ronan with a very sincere smile: "He went to India for retreat this time and wants to have a good talk with you when he comes back."


    Ronan nodded, and asked politely, "Is Steve''s illness cured?"


    John Lasseter said: "It''s better, it''s okay."


    Of course, just listen to this. If Steve Jobs is not rich, the king of cancer like pancreatic cancer will soon kill people.


    Robert Iger said at this time: "In this case, Mr. Jobs should devote time and energy to think about the future of Pixar Studios. Is Disney, especially a chaotic Disney, really suitable for Pixar Studios?"


    John Lasseter still said: "But Pixar Studios has a contract with Walt Disney."


    "I don''t know if you have been paying attention recently, John?" Robert Iger said directly: "Tony Close of Disney Pictures has left."


    John Lasseter lowered his glasses: "I heard that Tony Close was responsible for the investment failures of "Around the Earth in Eighty Days" and "King Arthur"?"


    Ronan didn''t interrupt, took the black tea and drank it.


    Robert Iger smiled like Mickey Mouse: "To be precise, Tony Close''s departure was the result of Disney''s internal fighting. Originally, Michael Eisner had the advantage belonged to Michael Ace. Both the Nasdaq Group and its neutral shareholders support Michael Eisner because of past achievements, and Roy Disney can only rely on the influence of the Disney family to support it. But the departure of Tony Kross made Roy Disney Seizing the opportunity to expand the influence and contact more shareholders to support."


    He knows Disney too well: "Now that the strength of the two sides is slowly getting closer, what does this mean? War, the real war, will break out at Disney."


    John Lasseter did not take up the topic lightly.


    Robert Iger said: "Which side of Pixar Studios are you on? You and Michael Eisner are in conflict. If he wins, he will only squeeze Pixar with a tougher posture. Roy Disney is a traditional Disney power. He wants to revitalize Disney animation. If he wins, Pixar will be better off? Pixar studios have the copyright of feature animations in Disney''s hands. Don''t you want to take it back?"


    "We are very passive." John Lasseter sighed for a long time. "Not to mention those films in the past, but the new feature films are not the same as Disney?"


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 Chapter 657： Downey signed

    Speaking of the situation in Pixar''s studio, John Lasseter, the third in command, couldn''t help but feel heartache.


    "Don''t mention the old films "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo"," John Lasseter said helplessly: "In November this year, "The Incredibles" will be released by Walt Disney."


    Ronan can roughly understand the sufferings of John Lasseter and Pixar. If Marvel had to sell his sons to survive, Pixar Studios just watched his sons be snatched away.


    This is also the biggest contradiction between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney, which is difficult to resolve normally.


    "Actually, it is not impossible." Ronan said suddenly.


    John Lasseter looked this way: "How? Is there any way?"


    For Pixar Studios to move closer to Relativity Entertainment, they must see hope and even give them some benefits.


    Ronan knew this very well and said, "It''s very simple, drag it with Disney."


    John Lasseter didn''t think of the key point for a while, and asked with doubts: "How to drag it down?"


    Ronan didn''t say any more, and Robert Iger took the initiative to answer: "When I was working at Disney, I carefully read the investment cooperation agreement signed between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney in the 1990s. It was not without loopholes."


    John Lasseter was moved in his heart and quickly asked, "Can you tell me?" He then added: "Pixar and Mr. Jobs will definitely remember them."


    It was meant to give some hope to make the chaotic situation that Walt Disney had begun to become even more chaotic.


    Therefore, Robert Iger said directly: ¡°That contract stipulates the amount of investment Disney will have, the rights to share between Disney and Pixar, the number of animated feature films to be co-operated, and even the total length of cooperation, but it does not specify which film should be used and how long. Time to complete."


    Perhaps out of inertial thinking before, I didn¡¯t pay much attention to this aspect, but as soon as Robert Iger reminded him, John Lasseter understood the key: "Yes! Yes... Our new film production has not been completed, it can be delayed. By the last year of the contract with Disney..."


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "Computer animation technology is changing with each passing day. It is normal to encounter some problems in production."


    John Lasseter is very sure: "Both "The Incredibles" and "Cars" had technical problems and could not be completed normally." He stood up and said with apologetics: "Ronan, Bob, the two animation directors The film has serious production problems. As the technical director, I must return to Emeryville."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "You can go ahead, we can understand."


    Robert Iger sent John Lasseter out: "Time can sometimes solve many problems, and time often gives the best choice."


    John Lasseter understood the meaning of these words and said directly: "As far as I am concerned, I like relativity entertainment, especially the contact with you and Ronan, which makes people very comfortable."


    He didn''t wait much, walked out of the Theory of Relativity Building, got in the car and immediately dialed Adel Kamut''s phone, asking him to summon legal experts to study contracts that had not been moved in the archives for many years.


    Such an important matter must be confirmed in person before they can rest assured.


    At the Theory of Relativity Building, Robert Iger returned to the reception room.


    "Pixar Studio really didn''t find these?" Robert Iger asked, "It doesn''t look like John Lasseter is fake."


    Ronan said: "The people at Pixar Studio are all technically forced, including Idel Kamut, who is the CEO. They pay too much attention to technology and it is normal to ignore this aspect. But Steve Jobs Hard to say¡­¡­"


    Robert Iger reminded: "Has Steve Jobs made few mistakes?"


    Upon hearing this, Ronan was silent for a moment.


    "I found a problem, Ronan." Robert Iger reminded me very seriously: "You have a kind of blindness to Steve Jobs... how to put it, exaggerated, it is blind deification, there is a kind of subconscious The idea that Steve Jobs is omnipotent."


    Ronan knew why, and frowned slightly: "Is there?"


    Robert Iger knew that Ronan didn¡¯t mind this, and told the truth: ¡°It¡¯s true, so you have to pay attention. Steve Jobs is also a human being. After leaving Apple that year, he made a lot of mistakes, let alone other things. When he returned to Apple, did he make fewer wrong decisions? Many products he advocated failed."


    "I will pay attention." Ronan nodded.


    Although he tried his best to treat Steve Jobs with a normal heart, Ronan, who was ennominated by countless people after his kidney machine became popular, still affected Ronan.


    Perhaps, subconsciously, he always regarded Steve Jobs as the omnipotent Steve Jobs in the news hype.


    Robert Iger''s words also reminded Ronan that Steve Jobs could not cover everything.


    Ronan temporarily got rid of this emotion and said: "Bob, you are most familiar with Disney''s situation, and opportunities have begun to show up. You are looking for the most appropriate time to contact Roy Disney and keep it confidential."


    Robert Iger responded: "I''m ready."


    Ronan said slowly, "We try to get more from Walt Disney."


    Although he was curious, Robert Iger didn''t ask much about it. When the time was right, he would know.


    The two discussed until the end of get off work, and then left the reception room one after another.


    Ronan greeted Connie and went straight downstairs to the car and returned to Beverly Hills.


    On the black Rolls-Royce Phantom, apart from Ronan, there are only David driving and Vinci sitting in the co-pilot. These are people he can trust.


    Ronan asked, "How is the investigation?"


    Vinci in the co-pilot said: ¡°The people posing as AT&T later went to the phone base station near the manor without any special actions. When they left, we tracked back and found that they went to downtown Los Angeles in a black neighborhood. Nearby, I met an older black man."


    Ronan didn''t interrupt, and motioned to Vinci to continue.


    Vinci added: "We took a picture and conducted a comprehensive survey of the black man. We found that the black man once worked for an entertainment tabloid and once served as the deputy editor-in-chief."


    Ronan asked: "Newspaper background?"


    "No background." Finch shook his head: "It''s an independent newspaper that mainly publishes some gossip gossip. The sales volume is not large. It is mainly distributed in Southern California."


    Ronan frowned slightly. Looking at it this way, it seemed that he was just a paparazzi who wanted to get some valuable news from him.


    But last time thinking about the phone base station and some things in his memories, Ronan was always a little uneasy, and he understood a truth. There are many things facing many people in this world. If you think about the bad things, it may not be a bad thing.


    Ronan said to Vinci: "Keep staring at them, don''t worry, don''t alarm them, and see if there are other black hands behind the scenes."


    Vinci said, "I understand, let me rest assured."


    Ronan sighed softly, "I hope I think too much."


    Commercial competition has reached a certain level. Few people will directly use such methods outside the law, because people who are worthy of using similar methods must be very strong.


    If you have money, you can often do a lot of things. If you go beyond the rules of the game, your opponent will also go beyond the rules of the game.


    To be honest, this kind of mess can only exist as a deterrent.


    Ronan suddenly thought of a sentence he had read: We solemnly declare that as long as the other party does not use nuclear weapons, we will never send Yan Shuangying.


    Regardless, Ronan will let Vinci continue to investigate this matter.


    Fortunately, the bodyguard who quietly followed Ronan never noticed the presence of the stalker.


    Those people seemed to have no interest in tracking Ronan.


    Good news came from Marvel Entertainment. Kevin Fitch and Susan Levine officially reached a cooperation agreement on Robert Downey Jr. and Marvel Entertainment''s cooperation and quickly signed related contracts.


    After more than a month of negotiations, the two sides finally came together.


    Although Robert Downey Jr. is in a bad situation, today, apart from the role of Tony Stark, there is no movie protagonist at all. Susan Levine is still doing his best to fight for Robert Downey Jr. Good condition.


    The first is a long-term film contract. Kevin Fitch proposed a total of twelve Iron Man films. Susan Levine fought hard for reasons, and finally reached nine films.


    But there is a supplementary clause, the film contract does not include the part of the easter eggs after the end of any Marvel superhero movie.


    Marvel Entertainment made concessions and compromises, and Susan Levine did the same. In the words of Robert Downey Jr., his performance in Easter eggs was all promotional gifts.


    Another part of the fierce negotiation between the two sides was the pay of Robert Downey Jr.


    In the first "Iron Man", Robert Downey Jr. was paid $500,000, which is the same as all other film contracts. It has anti-drug clauses. If Robert Downey Jr. relapses during the cooperation with Marvel Entertainment, it will Will pay 30% of the total investment in the filming and all related movies that have been filmed as a liquidated damage ~ www.novelhall.com~ As long as Robert Downey Jr. signs a contract with Marvel Entertainment, he is contaminated with drugs such as life-threatening things. It must be bankrupt.


    The last one was asked by Susan Levine to join. For the life of Robert Downey Jr. and her marriage, the female producer really worked hard.


    In addition, during the collaboration between Robert Downey Jr. and Marvel Entertainment, the maximum remuneration cap was $20 million.


    But there are corresponding reward clauses. If Robert Downey Jr. starred in the Marvel movie, the global box office exceeds 600 million US dollars, he will automatically receive a box office bonus of 500,000 US dollars, 700 million US dollars 1 million, and so on.


    After the highest global box office has exceeded $1 billion, Marvel Entertainment will issue all box office bonuses, which is $3 million, in one go.


    The current Robert Downey Jr. is quite satisfied with such pay.


    Of course, the two parties will definitely make appropriate adjustments with the success of the film.

 Chapter 658： Restriction clause

    The contract signed between Marvel Entertainment and Robert Downey Jr. will definitely change in due course in the future and cannot remain unchanged. However, with this agreement, just like Captain America and Thor, the pay will be relatively reasonable. The position, not the super sky-high price, it is impossible to reproduce the once-rumored single film pay of 70 to 80 million US dollars.


    With long-term appointments in hand, Marvel Entertainment has a certain degree of initiative.


    However, long-term contracts will also have a negative impact. Once the actor''s contract expires, the possibility of continuing to cooperate will become smaller.


    No matter how high or low the salary is, it is bound to happen.


    If the film is successful one after another, it can bring large sums of money to the main actor and become a popular movie star, but if you play a role all the year round, when you make a lot of money, you will be mentally burnt out.


    If the actor himself is a bit ambitious, he will definitely find ways to create a career other than superhero movies.


    To paraphrase a very positive sentence: long-term performances in super-English films cannot bring breakthroughs to the acting career. Most visionary actors will seek change after making enough money.


    When it comes to the producer, even if the actors have long-term contract restrictions, as the film succeeds, they need to continue to increase their salary. When the actor''s salary is piled up to a certain level, replacing new actors can reduce a large part of the salary.


    Of course, there will be actors who choose to continue working together.


    After all, most actors are ultimately for fame and income, and successful commercial films can give them.


    Moreover, many actors have left the role of the successful series, and they have dropped more than two levels from fame to appeal.


    With Marvel Entertainment officially signing a contract with Robert Downey Jr., Ronan, who has not shown up, also took time to meet Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Levine.


    A very ordinary meeting, like a producer meeting other actors, as if Ronan didn''t pay much attention to Robert Downey Jr.


    Ronan, even the CEO of Marvel Entertainment, Avi Allard, never appeared during the negotiation and signing process with Robert Downey Jr., but he was sending a message to Robert Downey Jr.: We are not Paying special attention to you, Iron Man is not necessary for you.


    Frankly speaking, the former Tony Stark and Robert Downey Jr., who has accomplished whom?


    From Ronan¡¯s own point of view, he is slightly biased towards Robert Downey Jr. This is a suitable role. At the most suitable time, he met the most suitable actor.


    But no one can ignore the huge role that Susan Levine played in the middle.


    Therefore, when they met, Ronan focused more on Susan Levine.


    "Ms. Levine, I have heard people talk about you a long time ago." Ronan shook hands with Susan Levine: "I''ve seen you made "Deadly Cradle" and "Ghost Man", very good works."


    Susan Levine said politely: "I can''t compare with Mr. Anderson, I can''t get a good result at this level."


    After speaking, she laughed: "This time I can cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, Donny and I..."


    Susan Levine promptly pushed Robert Downey Jr. to the stage, in a posture that was completely unmarried and unmarried: "We are very honored that Mr. Anderson is willing to provide this opportunity. Downey has always wanted to thank him in person."


    This is undoubtedly a very clever woman, and she also knows the rules of survival in Hollywood.


    Robert Downey Jr. stepped forward at the right time and smiled and shook hands with Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, this is the second time we have met. Thank you very much for giving you the opportunity to play Iron Man."


    Ronan shook his hand: "You are welcome, after all, your audition performance is very good, which impressed Kevin."


    Robert Downey Jr. added: "In any case, I will always be grateful to Mr. Anderson and Relativity Entertainment Group."


    Ronan stopped being polite and said directly: "Then let us continue our long-term and happy cooperation."


    Robert Downey Jr. said quickly: "I will do my best for Iron Man."


    Susan Levine said at the right time: "Downey has already begun to make preliminary preparations."


    Ronan could see that time and energy had made Robert Downey Jr. make a change, and his chaotic mind had become sober.


    More importantly, Robert Downey Jr. has a very good fiancee.


    "I believe this." Ronan said with a smile.


    He couldn''t help but glanced at Susan Levine more, probably this woman was the key to Robert Downey Jr''s change.


    This Jewish woman is not tall and looks unremarkable. At least in the beautiful Hollywood, it is very difficult to enter the second gear, but her vision is terrifying.


    To a certain extent, a woman looking for a husband is like an investment. Susan Levine has undoubtedly invested in a super-potential stock, and when the super-potential stock has no signs of exploding, she suppressed the bargaining chip. .


    Ronan remembers that he once watched the ¡°Holmes¡±. Guy Ritchie specifically mentioned the Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey couple at that time, saying that Downey and Susan¡¯s marriage was the most perfect in Hollywood. "Symbiotic marriage", they have had many experiences together.


    She also said that Susan is a very discerning producer. She could see Downey''s potential is good, and found that Downey was not as uncomfortable as she thought, and even thought his people were a little cute.


    Signing Robert Downey Jr., Ronan will naturally not forget "Detective Sherlock Holmes." As early as the start of the "Iron Man" project, Robert Lee''s people specifically looked up information about "Detective Sherlock Holmes", but It is very unlikely to want to win the copyright.


    The former "Detective Sherlock Holmes" was not an original movie, but a comic adaptation. The people of Robert Lee found out that the comic has been published and the copyright is in the hands of the original author, Leonard Wigram.


    When he heard the name, Ronan felt that he could not get the copyright of the adaptation.


    Because of the long-term cooperation between Leonard Wigram and Warner Bros., the status of comic writer is only a part-time job. The real profession is a Hollywood screenwriter and producer. He has participated in three "Harry Potter" movies and several Screenwriting and production of Warner Bros. movies.


    To be precise, Leonard Wigram is a weakened version of Charles Rowan.


    Moreover, "The Detective Sherlock Holmes" was successfully published, and Warner Bros. contributed a lot to it. Leonard Wigram even signed a copyright priority sale agreement with Warner Bros.


    Unless Warner Bros. doesn''t want it, Leonard Wigram will not sell the copyright to other film companies.


    Robert Lee just made contact with Warner Bros. only a little bit, and then retreated, temporarily not alarming Leonard Wigram and Warner Bros.


    Of course, the subject matter and copyright of Sherlock Holmes are open, and any film company can shoot related works, but the plot and setting of the previous movie are basically the same as the comics. If the copyright is not obtained , Shooting related movies, there will definitely be copyright troubles.


    As for other types of Sherlock Holmes movies, Ronan is not interested.


    About Sherlock Holmes, there are sixty or seventy films, but in the past two decades, there have been few successes.


    Ronan still remembers that there is a famous British drama about Sherlock Holmes. It is said that it is biased towards the genre of corrupt drama, but he has not watched it. He knows that this drama is also starring in "Doctor Strange" because of the actor.


    Once, Sherlock Holmes seemed to be about to become Hulk.


    Even "The Detective Sherlock Holmes" is no exception. For example, the two main female characters in the film seem to be forced in to clarify their sexual orientation...


    The Hormos in this film lacks similarities with the characters in Conan Doyle''s pen. Although Conan Doyle was a boxer when he was young, he would definitely collapse if he saw Holmes fighting against people with bare hands. .


    The meeting between the two parties in the Theory of Relativity Building lasted only ten minutes. When they left, Susan Downey fell behind and seemed to have something to say to Ronan.


    "He is incredibly mixed with many contradictory personalities, but he is back on track." Susan Levine knew very well that Ronan was the one who really decided the fate of this collaboration between Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man. , Specifically said: "Downey is a bit weird, but he is absolutely down to earth now. He has tasted the hardships and bitterness of life and has grown up mature."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I believe Downey can bring a successful Tony Stark."


    The words are beautiful, but none of the clauses in the contract should be loosened.


    In addition to the most important relapse clause, Robert Downey Jr.¡¯s contract has a number of regulations that must be followed.


    For example, on non-competitive terms, during the cooperation with Marvel Entertainment, Robert Downey Jr. could not act in movies adapted from the works of five major comic companies such as DC and Dark Horse.


    There are many other restrictions.


    Make-up shots must be available on call; once the film is completed, you must go around the world non-stop to promote and red carpet for the premiere; personal image is completely changed and commercialized; you must diet and fitness; focus on image and not do stupid things in reality; There is no right to suggest roles and plots; high-difficulty action scenes must be handed over to stunt performers; UU reads the book www.uukanshu. com can''t engage in any form of spoiler; it must maintain a body shape that matches the character...


    These apply not only to Robert Downey Jr., but also to all Marvel actors afterwards.


    Once you join Marvel, you must abide by it, and the restrictions on new actors and actresses may even far exceed those of Robert Downey Jr.


    In any case, Robert Downey Jr. still has some capital.


    With Robert Downey Jr. in place, Marvel Entertainment managed to get Don Cheadle as the actor of "War Machine" as quickly as possible.


    The black actor also signed a contract with Marvel Entertainment for a total of ten films, and the first film was only paid $200,000.


    As for the heroine, the crew plans to solve it through auditions.


    However, there are also many actresses who have expressed interest in private, and many of them have even contacted Ronan through various relationships.


    ()

 Chapter 659： Heroine candidate

    Because of the co-production of "The Da Vinci Code" and "Mamma Mia", Ronan attended a Tom Hanks party and met Spielberg at the party.


    "I heard that the "Iron Man" project is looking for suitable actresses?"


    Having had many dealings with Artisan Films, Spielberg and Ronan are also very familiar with each other. The two sides are loose offensive and defensive alliances, so Spielberg¡¯s words are also a bit direct: "I have Personal choice."


    Ronan wanted to give Spielberg proper face, and said: "Let her agent contact Kevin Fitch, I will greet him and arrange an audition."


    He said to Connie who was following: "Remember to call Kevin Fitch."


    The ordinary-looking female assistant nodded gently.


    But Spielberg''s words did not end there, and said: "It is a goddaughter of mine. The development has not been very smooth in recent years. I need an opportunity. I don''t have a suitable role here.


    As we all know, Spielberg has a lot of goddaughters and godsons, and he is famous for taking care of them.


    Ronan of course understood what Spielberg meant, but didn''t want to give more preferential treatment. He deliberately asked: "Steven, you didn''t mean Drew Barrymore? I remember she did it in the film industry. That¡¯s right, Flower Pictures has made successive investments."


    Spielberg was a little helpless, but his heart was indeed relatively good in Hollywood, and he immediately said: "It''s not Drew, it''s Gwyneth Paltrow."


    Sure enough, this name did not surprise Ronan at all.


    In the past, Pepper was able to get so many resources in the early stage, and in the later stage, he could catch up with the Marvel SuperBritish car. The network behind him must have played an important role.


    Ronan had a bad impression of Gwyneth Paltrow, who is the most famous princess patient in Hollywood.


    "Miss Paltrow is an Oscar queen." Ronan tactfully refused: "To be honest, this heroine is actually only a supporting actress. She has very few scenes and does not match with Miss Paltrow. Moreover, the pay is very low, and the budget is only 50,000. US dollars to 100,000 US dollars."


    With that said, Spielberg''s interest diminished in an instant. After all, he knew that Gwyneth Paltrow was a very proud person and might not be able to see such a small role.


    Ronan changed the topic in due course: "How is the distribution channel integration?"


    "Basically completed." Spielberg''s attention also returned to DreamWorks: "There were some difficulties in the middle, you know, some people think DreamWorks is a threat."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "They also think Relativity Entertainment is a threat."


    Spielberg added: "So, we have to work closely together against those people."


    Ronan slowly nodded, thinking of the plan agreed with Robert Iger, and said: "Steven, it is not enough for us to defend passively. DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment must find a suitable time to launch a sharp attack against one of them. Strike back and tell Hollywood and the entire business circle that we not only have the power to protect ourselves, but we can also fight the enemy."


    Spielberg nodded first, and then shook his head: "DreamWorks has just stabilized a bit, and the strength is currently insufficient."


    Ronan gradually put the dialogue on the desired track: "So, we have to work closely together."


    Hearing what he just said, Spielberg''s eyes condensed slightly and asked: "The opportunity is not easy to find."


    Ronan didn''t say anything clearly, instead he asked: "Steven, what do you think of the recent successive personnel changes and internal confrontations at Walt Disney?"


    "Walt Disney?" Spielberg pushed down his glasses: "They are indeed a lot of trouble."


    Ronan smiled: "Maybe they will have more trouble in the future."


    Spielberg said: "I hope Paramount Pictures will be in trouble. Of course, it''s not a bad thing for Disney to have more trouble."


    Ronan whispered: "DreamWorks has integrated distribution channels, and Paramount Pictures can''t swallow you."


    Spielberg understood the key and said: "Paramount Pictures will never have another chance."


    Ronan glanced at Tom Hanks not far away and suggested, "Steven, let''s find a place to talk."


    Spielberg nodded: "I''m going to borrow a lounge from Tom."


    The two greeted Tom Hanks, and quickly went to the second floor. When they came out, it was already more than half an hour later.


    Ronan and Spielberg did not have any contact with other people, and after bidding farewell to Tom Hanks, they left directly.


    Although DreamWorks has not developed smoothly in the past two years, it has encountered a series of difficulties. Even David Geffen has left the DreamWorks system with music and other departments, but the company''s confidence is also unmatched by ordinary small and medium-sized companies. The basic strength is still there.


    Moreover, after spending a huge amount of money to get the distribution channel of Artisan Films from Relativity Entertainment, DreamWorks has pulled in new investments, and Spielberg''s ambitions are gradually returning.


    Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks have contradictions, but the contradiction is currently within the controllable range, and the common enemy of both parties is sufficient to suppress the contradiction.


    In fact, Ronan is very clear that at this point, if there is no DreamWorks, the situation of Relativity Entertainment will never be as easy as it is now.


    After all, what DreamWorks looks at is better than Relativity Entertainment.


    Similarly, without relativity entertainment, DreamWorks faces much more pressure.


    Ronan also hopes that at certain moments, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment can stand together and cut a piece of cake from one of the six major companies.


    Of course, he will not relax his vigilance on DreamWorks.


    Spielberg is a good old man, personally, even a group of people with better hearts in Hollywood.


    But no matter how good a good old man becomes a spokesperson for the interests of many capitals, he will have a fierce side.


    Even if Spielberg does not do it, the power of capital will push him to do it. If he does not do it, for a company with a complex shareholding structure like DreamWorks, capital will inevitably replace a new spokesperson.


    In the next few days, for Spielberg¡¯s sake, the crew of "Iron Man" sent Gwyneth Paltrow an audition invitation for Pepper, but not surprisingly, Gwyneth Paltrow After the initial audition, the crew and the actors both refused.


    The crew was not satisfied with the image of Gwyneth Paltrow and thought it did not meet the requirements of the vase.


    Gwyneth Paltrow is also dissatisfied with the role and pay.


    For star actors, the crew and roles are often a two-way choice.


    Most of the most popular actors are not very interested in the role of Pepper, especially when long appointments and pay are in front of them.


    But Ronan received a call from Milla Jovovich, and Milla Jovovich actually expressed interest in playing this role.


    Two consecutive "Resident Evil" successes, Alice made Milla Jovovich, but also limited Milla Jovovich.


    Probably Milla Jovovich or her agent also saw this problem, and wanted to create another line of acting career besides Alice.


    Ronan did not respond specifically, but left it to Kevin Fitch and Jon Fitch who led the audition to make choices.


    However, Kevin Fitch passed him a list of heroine auditions. Unexpectedly, there are many familiar names in the list.


    These people are not actors, but supermodels.


    For example, Victoria''s Secret model Heidi Klum.


    Although supermodels appear in movies with very low pay and have certain popularity and popularity, they will not be the first choice of the crew.


    Acting skills are still a basic consideration. If the basic acting skills pass, there is no problem.


    Ronan didn''t want to intervene in the audition for the heroine of "Iron Man", but the appearance of someone made him change his mind.


    "Hello, Uncle Anderson."


    The one who appeared in the reception room was a girl less than twenty years old: "Remember me?"


    Ronan shook her hand, and said, "Hello, Curty, this is not the first time we have met." He specifically said, "Let me call Ronan. Let us leave your father alone and discuss each other. ."


    This is a tall girl. According to the metric system, it is definitely more than 1.75 meters. It is not particularly beautiful, but the temperament is elegant and restrained. She has the brown hair that is most common in Western women. She always wears a slightly tough face. With a faint smile, his gestures show good tutoring.


    Kety Horn, previously worked with Relativity Entertainment, played a supporting role in "Mean Girl". ,


    Can get this role, on the one hand because of his good abilities, on the other hand because he has a good father, Alan Horn, the president of Warner Bros. Pictures.


    A few years ago, Corti Horne showed Ronan the script she wrote. Because of the relationship between Alan Horne, Ronan and Corti Horne exchanged information about the script and Some opinions on the role.


    The girl left a deep impression on Ronan at the time. Katti Horn was very interested in acting, but didn''t want to trouble her father''s work.


    Such a clear-headed young girl is rarely seen in Hollywood.


    Some girls with good family backgrounds and interested in fame and acting careers are more of Paris-Hilton or Gwyneth Paltrow.


    Ronan still remembers At that time, Kety Horn, who was like a high school student, said solemnly: I can''t affect my father''s work because of this little thing.


    This is really hard to come by.


    Therefore, Ronan has always had a good impression of Keti Horn.


    "Are you looking for something to do with me?" Ronan looked at Curty Horn.


    Perhaps it is the relationship between the natural development of Caucasians. Compared with a few years ago, Keti Horne seems to be much more mature.


    However, she feels as good as ever.


    Kety Horn¡¯s long brown hair is tied into a simple ponytail. She wears a simple gray tight body shirt on her upper body and slim cropped trousers on her lower body. Due to her height, her legs are still very long even without high heels.


    Although not a very beautiful type, it is still very temperamental.


    ()

 Chapter 660： Prejudice can be reliable

    Just like the previous time, Keti Horne was very direct and said: "I heard that you bought Marvel and reorganized into Marvel Entertainment. Are you preparing for the "Iron Man" project?"


    Ronan roughly guessed her intention: "Yes."


    Kety Horn laughed out a pair of little rabbit teeth, and said, "Can I come here to rub a character?"


    Ronan said directly: "You are too young to be suitable for the heroine. In the setting, it is a more mature woman in the workplace. Cordy, your shrewdness is very suitable, but the age gap is too big."


    "That''s right." Koti Horn wasn''t too disappointed. She played roles more out of interest and immediately changed her mind: "What about a supporting role? Like "Mean Girl", can you find a small supporting role? No, it¡¯s okay, I just thought about drama addiction."


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, but thought about it. It seems that Kety Horn performed well in "Mean Girl". According to Shahai Entertainment''s evaluation, the score can be around seventy points.


    For young actresses, this is pretty good, especially for cameos.


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "There should be a small supporting role, so let me ask the assistant to say hello to the producer Kevin Fitch. You can go to the crew to see what role it is. I don''t want to intervene directly. "


    Anyway, there is no shortage of young female characters in "Iron Man" movies.


    There are many small roles such as female reporters, flight attendants, and companion girls.


    Curty Horn was very smart, enough to stop, and didn''t have too many attempts, and said, "Thank you, Ronan." Her voice was slightly lowered: "It''s with you, I can have a movie addiction, I really don''t know why. How thank you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are welcome."


    Keti Horn said again: "I will invite you to dinner when you have time."


    Rona waved her hand: "You don''t have to be so polite."


    Keti Horn said seriously: "Always let me show it, right?"


    "Maybe I have to ask you to help." Ronan was not polite.


    "No problem." Keti Horne was also very generous: "If you need me, just say it."


    Ronan nodded and changed the subject: "Do you still write the script?"


    "I''ve written a few, but I''m not satisfied." Keti Horn told the truth: "After you reminded me last time, I was a lot more sober. Writing a script is not easy. I studied it for a period of time, and found that I wrote it myself. Things were messed up. After graduating from Westlake High School, I went to the California Academy of Art to study."


    Ronan asked, "Are you planning to develop into screenwriting?"


    Kety Horn thought about it carefully and said, "No. Like acting, it''s just an interest. If you like it, do it, and give up if you don''t want to do it."


    Given her family background, she does have such capital.


    Hearing these words, Ronan couldn''t help thinking of the former director of "Bumblebee". He can only say that there are some things that I really cannot envy.


    The script for "Transformers" has already been written, the project will start soon, and a suitable director is needed.


    Ronan considered and invited James Cameron, but James Cameron refused. After shooting and producing "Deep Sea Alien", the king of the world went into the laboratory to study and perfect the new 3D shooting production technology. Cut off contact with the outside world.


    Then there is Michael Bay.


    From a commercial point of view, Michael Bay is very suitable. This is a director who can always shoot large productions with excellent commercial effects at a relatively low cost.


    But Michael Bay¡¯s problems are well known.


    There is also the director of "Bumblebee", Ronan specially made people know, Talavus Knight has just entered the Lycra animation studio and served as assistant director and assistant to Tim Burton on the "Ghost Bride" crew. As a producer, practical experience is better than nothing.


    Talavus Knight¡¯s father hasn¡¯t bought Lycra Animation Studio yet.


    If Talavis-Knight is invited to be the director of "Transformers" at this time, the success of the project will be second. The real problem is that if the film fails, Talavis-Knight has to go home and inherit tens of billions of property. It''s a tragedy...


    It makes me sad to think about it.


    Ronan could not allow this kind of tragedy to happen. The tragic fate of returning home to inherit tens of billions of fortunes should not happen to Talavus Knight.


    "Transformers" still has time to start, and Ronan still has to consider who the director invites.


    Of course, from the perspective of maximizing commercial benefits and minimizing risk factors, Michael Bay is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.


    In addition, the copyright of Hasbro''s "Special Forces" series is also in the hands of Shahai Entertainment. Since Special Forces and Transformers once appeared in the same world in comics, Ronan is also considering whether to put the two in the same world. In a universe world, the "Transformers" universe is created.


    But how to measure the strength of the two sides is a greater difficulty.


    Can''t let the Duke single-handedly kill a Decepticon, Snake Eye jumps out of the sword and Megatron or Starscream?


    Ronan joked: "Sometimes when I think about it, I also envy you."


    "Envy me?" Keti Horn shook her head straight: "What do I envy? Many people say that I am drunk and dreamy, and I have no pursuit."


    She said seriously: "After a while, I may use these as work to feed myself."


    Ronan understands the meaning of these words. The failure of "Catwoman" has a great negative impact. Warner Bros., especially the senior management of the film company, needs someone to be responsible for this. Kevin Tesuhara used the advantage of power to succeed. Keti Horne¡¯s father, Alan Horne, unfortunately became the first candidate to be the first person to take the blame. The position of the president of the film company will definitely not be able to keep, and he is already handling various matters of leaving.


    Relativity Entertainment has a lot of cooperation with Warner Bros. Ronan knows something about it.


    He asked, "How is your father''s side?"


    Kety Horn shrugged slightly: "It''s not like that. The islanders are too treacherous."


    Ronan asked directly: "What about the new job?"


    Coty Horn has always been very relaxed, and the truth is like this: "Walt Disney has sent an invitation to my father, wanting my father to take over the position of Tony Close as Disney Pictures CEO."


    Ronan remembered the answer from this casual chat, and Alan Horn was going to work in Disney Pictures!


    "It''s not easy to do this position." Ronan said: "Disney Pictures has done averagely in recent years."


    Keti Horne smiled, and said, "I don''t really understand this either."


    Ronan didn''t continue the topic. After speaking a few words, in front of Curty Horn, he picked up the phone and dialed Kevin Fitch, and briefly explained the situation.


    This kind of little role, which is not much stronger than a cameo, originally did not have very strict requirements in the selection of actors. Koty Horn has the performance of "Mean Girl" as a precedent, naturally there is no problem.


    Kety Horn quickly left, saying that she was going back to prepare for the audition.


    Ronan has worked with Coty Horn once and knows that even if she is a cameo, she is very professional and serious.


    These are the basic requirements for filming. Most actors, even big-name actors, will take a long period of time to prepare before shooting.


    For example, Robert Downey Jr. has already begun to work out for shooting.


    The North American film market is relatively mature, and it takes hard work if you want to be popular for a longer time.


    After all, it takes money to buy tickets and time to go to the theater to watch a movie. For the audience, the cost is much higher than fraud or buying traffic on the Internet.


    Traffic fraud on the Internet is easy, but the cost of film box office fraud is much higher. For some celebrities who claim to have tens of millions of fans, divide the box office by the ticket price, and roughly how many fans there are at a glance.


    Besides, how many of them are to see how bad the audience is?


    But Brother Bao had the courage to step onto the boxing ring and challenge him in order to defend his reputation as the ¡°No. 1 Director in the Bad Film Industry¡±.


    For some people, it¡¯s too dangerous to star in a movie before boxing.


    The competition in the film market is fierce and cruel, and there is no need for any department or other related parties to take action. The fierce film market competition will naturally eliminate some films and related personnel.


    When layers of artificially created brilliance are picked up by ruthless market competition, the consequences are not much different from the collapse of human design. If the relevant personnel cannot bring back enough returns, they will naturally be downgraded.


    Having said that, some bad movies can win by marketing, but when the whole people start to hate a special celebrity group, the crazier the marketing, the more the public will be disgusted.


    Frankly speaking, there are actors in the world who are talented without hard work, but unfortunately they are not in their group.


    The prejudice in people''s minds is often a mountain that cannot be crossed, but this mountain can also be reliable.


    Entering August, the North American box office of "Batman: Hour of War" quickly surpassed 150 million U.S. dollars, and the film has been released in more than 50 overseas markets. With the help of North America¡¯s good reputation and box office effect, plus the bat Xia itself has world-class popularity, and the overseas box office is soon approaching 150 million US dollars By the time of the first weekend in August, the global box office of this film has reached 3 US$12.03 million.


    At the same time, "Reaper is Coming 3" only stayed in North America for five weeks before it went down, and the North American box office stayed at $85.95 million.


    Grim Reaper will not leave here. The preparations for "Reaper Coming 4" will start on time in the second half of the year, and James Huang will return and continue to serve as the director of the series.


    But this time, James Huang will also serve as a producer.


    Ronan has basically delegated the power to the director in the mature series of "Reaper Is Coming".


    At the same time, the North American box office of "Wedding Proud" exceeded $250 million.


    But the film''s overseas response was mediocre, with the overseas box office just over 100 million US dollars.


    Ronan left Los Angeles and came to the UK again to deal with matters related to Manchester United.

 Chapter 661： Scratch card

    Due to the European Cup in 2004, the Premier League start time was later than previous seasons. When Ronan came to Manchester, the competition for the transfer market had already heated up.


    The transfer in the football market is not just about competing for the player you like, but also creating trouble as much as possible in the transfer of competitors.


    Now that all the shares of Manchester United are held in the hands of the holding company "Anderson Investments", they have also successfully delisted and completed a critical privatization. Ronan has absolute controlling rights, to a certain extent, just like Roman Abra Morovich is like Chelsea, his power at Manchester United is beyond doubt.


    However, Ronan did not make much adjustments to Manchester United''s management. Manchester United now ranks first in the Premier League in terms of commercial profitability and is also one of the top football clubs in the world.


    As one of the former Manchester United executives who supported Ronan¡¯s acquisition, David Gill was promoted from the position of general manager of the club to chief executive officer and is fully responsible for Manchester United¡¯s daily operations and transfer management.


    Alex Ferguson continues to serve as the team''s manager and head coach, and has the right to suggest transfers.


    Although Ferguson has certain shortcomings, and even broke the transfer black gold scandal, but at this stage there is no more suitable head coach than him, and the Manchester United club has replaced a new financial director. This is at the request of Ronan. Relativity Entertainment The CFO Mary personally selected the person.


    Power can be given, but supervision is absolutely necessary.


    As the new owner of Manchester United, Ronan''s first big move after acquiring the club was to follow Ferguson''s advice and sign the future superstar Rooney in the eyes of British fans.


    Although Lu Xiaopang was far from reaching the expected height, it has become one of the cornerstones of Manchester United''s success in the next ten years.


    And such a leafy player is actually rare. Rooney was willing to act as the deputy and wingman of Ronaldo and General Fan, playing an extremely important role in the success of Manchester United.


    Instead, when he arrived in England, after Rooney became the core, his performance...not to mention it.


    Rooney¡¯s transfer also has another effect. It quickly stabilized Manchester United¡¯s military spirit and the emotions of the fans. Don¡¯t underestimate the role of the England account. Ronan agreed that Manchester United won Rooney at a high price of 27 million pounds, which also won the fans¡¯ approval.


    Although there are some diehard Manchester United fans who completely broke with the Manchester United club due to the acquisition, they ran out to form a new Manchester United club, ready to start from the lowest league to declare the orthodox bloodline of Manchester United, but for 99.9% For the Manchester United fans, after going crazy, opposing and unable to stop, they also accepted the reality at hand.


    Just like the Glazer family before.


    Moreover, Ronan, the owner, looks very generous. The Manchester United club has as many transfer goals as a dozen people, including Arsenal''s Ashley Cole and Chelsea''s Lampard and other younger stars.


    "My goal is to build a championship team!"


    In the Manchester United club meeting room, Ronan said to Ferguson and David Gil: "Manchester United should stand at the highest place in the Premier League."


    He glanced at Ferguson, maybe others don¡¯t know, but he knows Ferguson¡¯s greatest wish: "I hope Manchester United can win another Champions League as soon as possible! No, not one, but many! So, I am preparing for Manchester United this summer 100 million pounds transfer fee!"


    Of course, some of these transfer fees come from new loans from banks, and some of them need to be resolved by selling redundant players.


    David Gill said: "Including Sylvester, many player transfers have been completed and 35 million pounds have been raised."


    Ferguson looked serious. After the new boss took office, he directly intervened in the transfer of the team, which made him somewhat unhappy: "The team is currently understaffed and cannot cope with multi-line operations. It must be added as soon as possible."


    Ronan knew that Ferguson was eager for a second Champions League trophy, and he had repeatedly delayed his retirement for this reason. He immediately said: "Sir, we will get the players you want and complete Manchester United''s technological innovation."


    The new owner has brought the Rooney he asked for to the team, and he has also left the Brown, O''Shea, Fletcher and other players he likes and favors.


    In fact, Ferguson''s dissatisfaction is within control. After all, Ronan and David Gill have had enough communication with him before selling players, and the sales are basically marginalized players.


    But these players have been introduced by him in recent years. Now they are being swept out. The face of the old Scottish man is a bit ugly.


    For example, goalkeeper Butters, since the guy who kissed his bald head left Manchester United, the state of losing a good friend has plummeted and he has become one of the most famous butter players in the Premier League.


    There is also Sylvester, also from France, a colander on the back line.


    Other players like Kleberson, Djemba, Bellion and Diego Forlan are typical failures to buy scratch cards.


    Ronan knows very well that because of the technological changes in Manchester United, among the technical players that Ferguson has purchased in recent years, there are very few successful players in Manchester United. It even makes people think that Ferguson''s vision is problematic. It is no wonder that the transfer black gold scandal was reported. .


    After the Manchester United Triple Crown in 1999, Ferguson began the process of replacing the old with the new. However, the successive signing errors (Veron, Jemba, Klebson, Fran, Fortune, etc.) not only made people doubt Ferguson His vision also led Ferguson himself to hope for the birth of a new 92 generation, so Brown, Fletcher, Simpson, Richardson and others began to enter the first team rotation.


    Ferguson''s idea is to bring the old to the new, and it was successful at the beginning. Brown next to Stam is the new England red man; Fletcher is the next generation of Beckham, who has repeatedly assisted; Richardson scored two in his national team debut. ball.


    But Ferguson didn¡¯t expect that the situation would soon be out of his control. Stam wrote a book, Bebbie on Flying Boots, Solskjaer was seriously injured, Giggs and Scholes were injured one after another, Ferdinand also in 2003 Join in the fun for half a year...


    Once in the 2004-2005 season, the lack of manpower in the backcourt allowed Ferguson to buy the equally unreliable Argentine Heinze and push Sylvester to the central defender. This decision made Manchester United a big colander; Field signings failed, Keane is getting old, Scholes is troubled by injuries, Giggs has not yet transitioned the season, the midfield is basically out of control, can only count on Fletcher, who is called a waste, and all aspects O''Shea, who is very active, but is limited by his talent ceiling.


    As for Cristiano Ronaldo on the right, it will still be a big laughing stock in the Premier League. The daily operation claims to be assaulting 20 meters forward and then returning 30 meters.


    Although Ruud van Nistelrooy is still brave on the front line, Rooney is a bit eye-catching, but the loss of the midfield and the back makes Manchester United completely uncompetitive in the strong dialogue, and even Manchester United fans jointly wrote a letter asking Ferguson to dismiss get out of class that season.


    At that time, it was difficult for the Red Devils fans to really like Ronaldo, because the two seasons just came were simply black sheep!


    But fate is also ridiculous. After Beckham left, the first candidate on the right was Solskjaer. However, the baby face was seriously injured and Ronaldo quickly took the position, even if he played like shit, he could stand firmly on the main force. , Because no one else can play.


    Who would have thought that Cristiano Ronaldo would be fully acquainted two years later and start a new football era.


    No one is available for Manchester United now, which has something to do with the instability of the club in recent years.


    Manchester United''s profitability is very good, but if you study carefully, it is not difficult to find that Manchester United''s investment in the transfer market is not very high. Most of the club''s profits have been taken away by investors. Veron, who was the largest investment in the past few years, could not adapt at all. Premier League.


    As for those scratch cards, don''t mention them.


    Especially the goalkeeper position, since Schmeichel, Manchester United goalkeeper has become a joke of the whole world, Taibi, Butters, Howard and Carroll, none of them are reliable.


    In fact, Schmeichel in 1999 is not reliable anymore, all kinds of low-level mistakes can be made into a hilarious collection.


    Therefore, the biggest problem for Manchester United now lies in the midfield.


    Once the Glazer family entered Manchester United, Manchester United was very stingy in support. For a long time, they did not spend a lot of money, but Ferguson came and went and scratched the card until the draw.


    Vidic, Evra and Van der Sar, etc., all played important roles.


    "We have Scholes, and the midfielder does not need Lampard, who has overlapping position types." Ferguson said at this time: "Chelsea just changed the Russian boss last year. There is no shortage of money at all and it may not be sold to us."


    David Gill told the truth: "Chelsea refused to talk to us about the Lampard deal, their new coach, the Portuguese even clamored in the media that if we violate the rules and privately contact the players, they will appeal to UEFA. "


    The Portuguese? Mu bird.


    Ronan was not surprised and stopped mentioning Lampard, but instead asked, "Where is Ashley Cole?"


    "It''s hard." David Gill said: "With our relationship with Arsenal, the probability of a transfer is extremely low."


    Manchester United and Arsenal are direct competitors.


    "Have you reviewed the candidates I mentioned?" Ronan asked.


    Ferguson was a little surprised, and asked: "You have the same scouts Ronan shook his head: "No, but I have money, and money can do a lot of things, including collecting information on first-tier league players in Europe. . "He always finds a suitable excuse: "As early as 2001, I was interested in Manchester United, and began to cooperate with some football letter collection companies, and now I have invested heavily in them. "


    Ferguson nodded. As the head coach of a top team, he certainly understands what role money can play in the football world.


    Manchester United has a complete scouting system. After Ronan provided the information, David Gill quickly paid off, saying: "Belgrade''s Red Star Vidic and Monaco''s Evra have indeed performed well in their respective leagues. , And their prices are not high."


    Ronan looked at Ferguson, he still respected the opinions of the old coach.


    Ferguson has already read the relevant information, and personally talked with many scouts who cross-checked, nodded and said: "There is potential, I agree with the introduction."


    David Gill said: "The transfer of the two of them is not difficult, and the rest need to compete with Chelsea and Liverpool."

 Chapter 662： Because its Manchester United

    (Today these two chapters are about football, so don¡¯t order them if you don¡¯t like them.)


    This three-person meeting lasted for more than an hour. In the last half an hour, Ronan, Ferguson, and David Gill were basically discussing how to snipe competitors, and appropriately grab people from competitors¡¯ transfer targets. s plan.


    Ronan is very clear that Manchester United''s next season''s rival is Chelsea.


    The bird had flown from Portugal to London, and was waving a cheque from the Russian rich, trying to buy people everywhere.


    Although Chelsea¡¯s efforts are kept secret, Manchester United has also focused on those players because of Ronan¡¯s relationship.


    Players like Carvalho and Ferreira are the direct descendants of Mu Bird¡¯s direct line, and Manchester United has no way to intervene.


    For the rest, Chelsea have encountered Manchester United''s competition.


    Ronan asked: "Have you seen the situation of the players?"


    Ferguson said: "It is certain that some players with great potential can not be played, no one can guarantee."


    Ronan first nodded, and then said to David Gil: "Chelsea, our main target is Cech, Robben and Drogba, Ke?man is mainly to raise the price."


    Ferguson took the words: "The top scorer in the Eredivisie, there are too many parallel imports, how do you say this Kezman."


    Ronan said directly: "The analysis of the team I hired shows that Ke?man''s physical confrontation is a disadvantage and is not suitable for the Premier League."


    Ferguson nodded, seeming to agree with Ronan¡¯s opinion. He added: ¡°The search for Keane¡¯s successor can¡¯t be postponed. The Essien you mentioned is similar to Keane in some respects, but he passes the ball. ability¡­¡­"


    Ronan said: "So, we have to compete with Liverpool for Harvey Alonso."


    "Liverpool has always lacked the organization core." Ferguson said of course: "Manchester United can''t sit back and watch Liverpool succeed. Harvey Alonso is different from the average Spanish player. He has a faster pace, is better at moving forward, and has excellent skills. Manchester United can try on him."


    He is very interested in the football information team Ronan said, because the recommended players are indeed potential stocks, and everyone has their own uniqueness.


    Although this is also playing a scratch draw, after reading the relevant player information, Ferguson has a feeling that the odds of winning the lottery seem to be higher than before.


    David Gill said: "Funding is the key."


    Ronan nodded and said: "We have a sufficient budget. Also, don''t forget one thing, don''t forget to tell our target players, we are Manchester United! They are going to enter the Dream Theater!"


    David Gill laughed, and Ferguson laughed too.


    Manchester United, one of the best teams on the planet, a good team in the Premier League era, no one!


    If someone asks what is the best way to deal with Jinyuan football? Ronan has only one answer-Jinyuan Football!


    With the same investment, Manchester United is much more attractive than Chelsea.


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    London, Chelsea, the office area of ??Stanford Stadium.


    The most special one hurriedly crossed the corridor and entered the office of the boss Abramovich.


    "Boss!" Mourinho was a little anxious: "Have you not settled the four main transfer goals?"


    Abramovich shook his head: "The transfer is not going well, we have competitors."


    Mourinho frowned: "Who is the competitor?"


    Abramovich replied: "Manchester United, Ferguson, David Gill, and the American entertainment mogul Ronan Anderson standing behind them."


    "Americans understand football?" Mourinho snorted coldly: "They don''t play American football, what do they come to England for!"


    These words made Abramovich also uncomfortable, Abramovich glanced at Mourinho, and said nothing.


    To be honest, since Mourinho''s first public appearance in front of the British media, he didn''t like this guy very much. Later, he discovered that he was too tough and over-controlling...


    But Abramovich, as a successful oligarch, knows how to use people, and now he needs this head coach to bring glory to Chelsea.


    Abramovich is also a little helpless: "Chelsea is not as famous as Manchester United, and the corresponding attraction is also small. Manchester United also has money."


    Mourinho said of course: "Let the transfer person tell the players that they will follow a Champions League champion coach when they come to Chelsea."


    Abramovich did not respond, but thought of Ferguson. It seems that when it comes to the reputation of the coach, Manchester United also has the advantage, right?


    After a while, he said: "I will increase the offensive."


    Mourinho said: "As long as these players are won, Chelsea will at least win a league championship trophy in May next year!"


    Abramovich is more realistic: "Jos¨¦, we''d better draw up a few more candidates."


    Mourinho understood that an accident might happen, nodded, and then said: "Boss, our transfer plan is all confidential, but now Manchester United is directly competing with us. There must be someone leaking the secret at the club and the ghost must be caught. ."


    Abramovich frowned: "It''s so serious."


    Mourinho is very interested in catching ghosts: "Leave this to me."


    Abramovich thought for a while, and said, "It''s okay for you to let someone check it."


    Mourinho left the office, and after normal work, he grabbed the ghost of the club with great interest.


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    Tolosa, the small town of San Sebastian, Spain.


    Harvey Alonso, accompanied by his agent, met guests from England.


    "Mr. Sorenson." The agent said directly: "I hope this meeting will not embarrass Harvey like the last time."


    William Sorenson said with a smile: "Of course not. Manchester United has offered 15 million pounds for the transfer of Harvey. The Royal Sociedad Club has agreed to contact Harvey."


    In the first two seasons, Xavi Alonso, as the absolute core of Real Sociedad¡¯s midfielder, led the team to second place in the league and to the top 16 of the Champions League. It can be said that he has passed the gap between players and stars. Road threshold.


    Harvey Alonso does not speak English and can only rely on the translation of his agent: "I am honored to receive an invitation from Manchester United."


    William Sorenson said: "Harvey agreed to join Manchester United?"


    The agent was outspoken and at the same time striving for better conditions for Xavi Alonso: "Liverpool has also extended an invitation to Xavi, and the head coach of Liverpool is our compatriot Benitez. Xavi is in Liverpool. The future is more secure."


    William Sorenson couldn''t help laughing and said: "The treatment we provide to Harvey is far above that of Liverpool. Mr. Ferguson attaches great importance to Harvey. He will call Harvey himself at the latest."


    Hearing this, Harvey Alonso couldn''t help being moved. Liverpool was indeed very successful, with a very glorious history. But in the Premier League era, the most successful club is called Manchester United.


    And this is one of the most influential teams in the world.


    If the coach Ferguson attaches great importance to him, going to Manchester United is undoubtedly a better choice.


    As far as the current situation is concerned, Manchester United is above Liverpool in all aspects, especially the championship. Going to Manchester United is more likely to win the championship.


    The young Harvey Alonso is very hungry for honor.


    Harvey Alonso has been thinking about the pros and cons, the pros and cons, the agent and William Sorenson discussed the details of treatment and many other terms.


    In any case, the invitations of Manchester United and Liverpool are worthy of attention.


    Towards the end of this meeting, William Sorensen stood on Manchester United¡¯s stand and said unceremoniously: ¡°Harvey, Liverpool has a glorious history. I don¡¯t deny that, but that belongs to the past, and Manchester United belongs to the present. , Belongs to the future!"


    Harvey Alonso said through the agent¡¯s translator: "I will seriously consider Manchester United''s invitation."


    William Sorenson laughed because he could feel that Harvey Alonso was approaching Manchester United.


    Compared to the traditional Spanish midfielder, Avi Alonso is stronger, more capable of confrontation, and plays faster. He is a completely different type of player from Veron, who had high hopes for Manchester United.


    Facts have also proved that Harvey Alonso can not only adapt to the Premier League, but also succeed in the Premier League.


    Once also in the Premier League, the Spanish midfielder became a world-class star.


    That night, Harvey Alonso received a call from Ferguson himself. The two sides talked for a while, and they also settled Harvey Alonso''s inner anxiety due to the change of the environment.


    Three days later, Liverpool was rejected by Real Sociedad and Xavi Alonso.


    Xavi Alonso initialed an agreement with Manchester United, and then boarded a special plane to Manchester, ready to undergo Manchester United''s medical examination.


    In this transfer, Manchester United paid a transfer fee of 15 million pounds.


    Almost at the same moment, Peter Cech of Rennes, France, after receiving a personal invitation from Ferguson, turned down Chelsea''s invitation and also initialed an agreement with Manchester United to prepare for a medical examination in Manchester.


    The transfer fee is ¡ê8 million.


    In Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Peter Pan Robben wandered between Manchester United and Chelsea, Ferguson and Mourinho for a day, and then naturally chose a larger and broader platform.


    Manchester United paid Eindhoven 18 million pounds for this Rennes, France. Didier Drogba has gone through the formalities with the original club and boarded a business jet to Manchester. Prepare to compete with the Dutchman Van Nistelrooy for the position of the main center in the next season.


    He heard that Van Nistelrooy''s relationship with Ronaldo has deteriorated, and that coach Ferguson and club owner Ronan Anderson tend to support the latter.


    African Andy Lau has never been afraid of competition. He also believes that Manchester United spent 25 million pounds to introduce himself, not to sit on the bench.


    Manchester, Vidic, Evra and Carrick, who owns the account book, have signed names on the contract provided by Manchester United.


    The latter wanted to join Tottenham Hotspur, but was stopped midway by Manchester United.


    In Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Manchester United took the initiative to withdraw from the transfer after raising Ke?man¡¯s worth to 12 million pounds. Chelsea finally got his wish and got a favorite player.


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 Chapter 663： Fighting maniac

    Even the most radical Manchester United fans did not expect that the Manchester United club, which only supplemented Wayne Rooney before, moved so frequently at this time. In just one week, they signed Cech, Robben, Drogba, and Egypt. Xin, Alonso, Vidic, Evra and Carrick and many other new aids, the total investment in transfers is close to 100 million pounds.


    This is not only the Premier League, but also the highest investment in the summer transfer window in Europe.


    Among all the signings, Ronan was most satisfied with Peter Cech.


    Manchester United''s goalkeeper has not been very reliable in recent years, even one of the team''s biggest weaknesses.


    Before the serious injury, Peter Cech was definitely the best in the world, and Manchester United was not Chelsea. Some teams dared to use such an extremely rough play against Chelsea, but they had to think about it when facing Manchester United.


    The strength of a team is never just the fighting power on the court.


    For example, the influence of the club and the deterrence of the head coach are part of the strength.


    Just like the strength of a player, it is not only technical and tactical capabilities, but also physical strength.


    Many people once said that a healthy Robben is comparable to Melo, but whether it is easy to get injured is part of the player''s strength. How can a glass-based player reach a super height?


    Who dares to imagine that Mero, who is charged for two hours and talks for five minutes, can become a double pride?


    But now Robben is still a healthy Robben, Ronan will also keep the medical team paying attention to Robben''s condition.


    Some things are hard to avoid. One is that Robben''s physique is here, and the other is that his playing style is easy to get injured.


    Not to mention anything else, how many times has Giggs, who was also rushing in his youth, suffered many injuries? In the past four to five years, there have been two serious injuries alone.


    Wang Laoji is a smart man and is already changing his playing style.


    With the new aid in place and the public transfer fee, the feet of most Manchester United fans finally stand on the side of the new boss.


    Because there is no more direct way than transfer investment that allows them to see the ambitions of the fresh bosses and the importance they attach to the club.


    Although all transfer fees come from the sale of players and loans, fans don''t care about it.


    A golden dollar football era has been completely opened.


    With Manchester United buying people in the transfer market, the European player market has skyrocketed, and the value of all players has risen to varying degrees.


    It will become more and more common to want to buy the player you like, at a premium, and a large premium.


    The direct confrontation between the veteran team Manchester United and the new upstart Chelsea in the transfer market has become the focus of media reports.


    Although Ronan is also an outsider in the heart of Fleet Street, he has become his own in Fleet Street in front of the Russian oligarchs.


    Manchester United and Chelsea were opposed before the start of the season.


    Perhaps affected by this, in the Premier League''s announced schedule, the first round staged the super highlight-Chelsea VS Manchester United.


    It can only be said that the Premier League deserves to be the most commercialized league and understands eyeball economy very well.


    With the announcement of the schedule, the new season of the Premier League will soon kick off. Before the start of the season, the Premier League deliberately convened the owners, managers and head coaches of various clubs in London to discuss the commercial promotion of the league.


    The development of professional leagues to the present can no longer be separated from business, and even the degree of commercialization directly determines the future destiny of the league.


    Since Tom Cruise and Will Smith are both small shareholders in filming, and there is no time to come, Ronan, as the representative of the club owner, went to London, but basically did not speak. The professional league matter will eventually be handed over. Give it to David Gill and Ferguson.


    During the conference break, Ronan met Roman Abramovich, who had dealt with before.


    "Hello, Ronan." Roman Abramovich had a smile on his face: "We meet again."


    Ronan shook his hand: "Hello, Roman, it''s nice to meet you."


    Abramovich said: "Unexpectedly, we will become competitors."


    Ronan said casually: "Manchester United and Chelsea have always been competitors."


    Abramovich added: "Manchester United has taken away a lot of Chelsea''s favorite players."


    "Really?" Ronan smiled: "Perhaps Manchester United is more attractive to players."


    This is the truth, and Abramovich could not deny it, saying: "The future is not necessarily."


    Ronan said casually: "I hope Chelsea can develop quickly, and only when there is competition can there be vitality."


    Abramovich was very strange about Ronan''s words, but he didn''t say more, chatted a few more words, and went to other places.


    Ronan was going to say hello to William, and a familiar face came to him.


    "Hello." The man came with a bit of arrogance on his face.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Are you Mourinho?"


    Mourinho nodded in the same way, and said something in his mouth, but he was not very polite: "I know you, you are Ronan Anderson, who made the movie." He seemed to be launching a psychological warfare he was good at: "I don''t know you Where did you get the news that a few players were taken away from me, but do you think Manchester United can beat my team?"


    This is the first time Ronan has seen Mourinho. He is not familiar with him, but he understands that this guy uses attacks as a means to engage in psychological warfare, so he behaves more arrogantly than him: "Man United''s opponent is Arsen Na, is a European powerhouse, never Chelsea."


    What else Mourinho wanted to say, Ronan said first: "I heard that Chelsea is catching the ghost? Has Mr. Mourinho caught it?"


    "My Chelsea will beat Manchester United." Mourinho answered the wrong question: "Win the Premier League title."


    Ronan ignored his words and continued the topic just now: "Should continue to catch the inner ghost, you can rest assured if you don''t catch the inner ghost? Mr. Mourinho, go back and catch your inner ghost."


    After finishing speaking, he didn''t bother to ink with the Portuguese and left here directly.


    Mourinho''s sharp teeth wanted to catch up and continue to launch psychological tactics, but was stopped by a bodyguard.


    Ronan talked a few words with William, and the meeting soon restarted. He specifically looked for Chelsea''s current player list and took a closer look.


    It seems that the team coached by Mourinho, after a period of time, will have extremely serious problems within the team.


    It is difficult for Mourinho to stay in a team for three years.


    Like what Mourinho did after coming to England, Ronan believes that in many cases, the off-court factors are equally important for the outcome of the game and even the entire season.


    Such as the unity and atmosphere of the team and so on.


    Ronan looked through the Chelsea player roster and found many familiar names, such as Lampard, Galla, Makelele, Mutu and Duff and so on.


    Oh, yes, and John Terry.


    As a player, John Terry is undoubtedly extremely good, and even uses his head to block the opponent''s experience of shooting hard.


    But Ronan saw another name behind John Terry-Wayne Bridge.


    Ronan focused on this name, and perhaps it will come in handy at the critical moment.


    Doesn''t Mourinho like to catch inner ghosts? Maybe there is a ghost inside Chelsea? Even if it doesn''t, those guys in Fleet Street who are afraid of the world will be able to create a few.


    With Magic Bird''s style, it will soon become a public enemy of the British media. Coupled with the identity of Abramovich, Chelsea will inevitably become a target of public criticism.


    Ronan has invested heavily in the Manchester United team. Only by winning enough championships can the club''s profits and his interests be guaranteed.


    Of course, these have nothing to do with the Manchester United club and with him.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan walked out of the meeting place and suddenly saw Mourinho, who was covered in thorns, like a fighting madman, and Wenger hit him again.


    The Portuguese really enjoyed fighting with others.


    Ronan glanced at Ferguson, who was walking next to him. Ferguson''s age is set here. Retirement is inevitable in a few years. Who will be the head coach to take over?


    The Scottish coach has his own circle, and Ferguson once strongly supported another Scottish coach.


    But it turned out to be a failure.


    Ronan is also not interested in coaches with rigid thinking.


    As for Mourinho.


    Ronan shook his head secretly, this man''s spirit is in line with Manchester United, but the tactics are still forgotten.


    Although the result of the game is more important, the giants also need face.


    It is almost impossible to expect Mourinho to make a change. The bus has been engraved in the soul of the Portuguese.


    Manchester United is undergoing technical reforms and will succeed. Ronan will not drive backwards.


    Similarly, Manchester United''s mental temperament cannot be given up.


    Back in Manchester, Ronan watched two Manchester United training sessions before leaving England and returning to Los Angeles.


    Of course, professional work must be handled by professionals.


    This brand new team needs time to get in touch. Ronan has such patience and believes in Ferguson''s ability.


    Ronan is mentally prepared for Manchester United to play badly this season.


    However, thinking of Chelsea once, Ronan also has a glimmer of expectations.


    When Mourinho first took office, Chelsea was also a team that injected a large number of new players, but in the first season broke out an amazing fighting power.


    After losing a few transfer goals, Chelsea also quickly adjusted their plans and bought new players.


    This time, Abramovich put the chips further on Mourinho and introduced more Portuguese players.


    Ronan made contact with Fleet Street, Mourinho and his players have attracted more attention from paparazzi reporters.


    Of course, the most critical news should be used at the critical moment.


    As Manchester United announced the completion of the transfer window, Ronan''s energy also turned back to the film.


    Three consecutive "Reaper Is Coming" box office is very popular, and the typical spoof film "Reaper Is Going" was officially put on the agenda by Shahai Entertainment.


    Spoof movies of this kind of hit movies have always had a market in North America and may not be super popular, but it is not difficult to generate profits.

 Chapter 664： Chinese circle

    As a spoof movie, the cost of "Reaper is gone" is of course not high. Shahai Entertainment only issued a production budget of $6 million. Ronan''s first task is to find a suitable director for the project.


    Must be a director who is good at comedy genre.


    From the first half of the year, the recruitment notice of Shahai Entertainment was posted, and it was not until the beginning of August that the most suitable candidate was available.


    Ronan selected a young director in his early thirties named Jason Friedberg from a bunch of candidates.


    This director, who has never directed any formal feature film alone, was able to impress Ronan. The most important thing was that he took out a funny experimental short film he directed and shot, which spoofed the Oscars, which was very interesting.


    On the other hand, his resume is also an important factor that impressed Ronan.


    Jason Friedberg is a rookie director, but not a newcomer. He has extremely rich experience in comedy creation. Since the mid-1990s, he has written "Ultimate Smile" as the first signature screenwriter. Exploring.


    Later, he successively wrote the scripts of the trilogy of "Shock and Smile".


    As a typical spoof comedy, the success of "Shock and Scream" is well known.


    Like all ideal and ambitious screenwriters, Jason Friedberg does not want to stay in the screenwriting industry. Since the first part of "Scream", he has been deeply involved in the creation of the film and has served as the executive. Producer, assistant director and deputy director.


    Jason Friedberg is already preparing for his directing career.


    However, the trilogy of "Screaming and Screaming" was completed, the series came to an end temporarily, and Jason Friedberg''s road to spoof comedy was temporarily suspended.


    So, after seeing the "Reaper is gone" project recruiting director, he immediately went to Shahai Entertainment.


    At the same time, Shahai Entertainment also finalized the starring of two fat male actors, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill.


    After Shahai Entertainment signed a trilogy contract with Jason Friedberg, Jason Friedberg was not satisfied with the original script. Given that Jason Friedberg has a wealth of relevant creative experience, Ronan authorized him to modify and re-create the script.


    Jason Friedberg has a successful creative model and is more trustworthy than other screenwriters in the same genre.


    After confirming that Jason Friedberg will be the director of "Reaper is Gone", Ronan completely handed over the project to Shahai Entertainment.


    Shahai Entertainment has a very mature operation model.


    Ronan, in the office on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, greeted Lindsay Bill, who came to visit, and she brought a middle-aged female writer.


    "How is "The Devil Wearing Prada" going on?" Ronan seldom participates directly in the specific work of a certain crew, anyway, the final editing rights have always been with him.


    Lindsay Bill said: "The screenwriting work over there is basically completed. I am more involved in some production work, and I am also assisting director David Fincher to revise the script."


    Ronan nodded and looked at the shooter who succeeded Lindsay Bill. Lindsay Bill has always been responsible for the communication of the three sequels.


    "This is Laura Bright." Lindsay Bill worried that Ronan would not remember the shooter: "The ghostwriter you hired personally."


    Ronan said, "You sit down here."


    Lindsay Bill put the printed manuscript on Ronan''s desk and said: "All three works have been completed according to your requirements. This is a manuscript."


    Ronan didn''t open it and asked, "Linsey, what do you think?"


    "Very good." Lindsay Bill glanced at the woman in her thirties. "I think Laura did a great job."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said directly: "You contact Random House and choose a suitable time for publication."


    Lindsay Bill felt Ronan''s rookie again, showing a delicate smile: "No problem."


    Laura Bright was speechless in front of Ronan. At this time, she looked at Lindsay Bill, winking frequently at Lindsay Bill.


    Lindsay Bill chatted with Ronan about the publication, and said: "Laura wrote a book by herself and wants to try publishing."


    Ronan nodded and said, "You recommend Random House."


    Lindsay Bill understood Ronan''s meaning: "Okay."


    As for whether Random House is published or not, it needs the quality.


    Laura Bright said quickly, "Thank you Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan is very polite to outsiders: "You are welcome."


    Lindsay Bill did not stay here much, and soon took Laura Blair away.


    Ronan also read the manuscript of Laura Bright''s work, no matter the title or the content, he did not have any impression.


    Ronan simply flipped through the rest of the representative manuscripts and put them aside. After working with Lindsay Bill for several years, he still trusted her.


    When the manuscript is published, "The Hunger Games", "Twilight" and "Fifty Shadows of Gray" will all be collected.


    The copyright is already in hand, waiting for the subsequent film adaptation.


    Ronan suddenly remembered. It seems that there have been spoofs in these once-hot movies. He forgot about the others, only remembering that there was a movie called "Starving Game".


    Thinking of this, Ronan remembered more about spoof movies, such as "This Is Not Sparta", "Fast Transcendence" and so on.


    Hollywood spoof movies, like the San Fernando Valley version of popular movies, are also unique genres.


    A film producer in the San Fernando Valley has already contacted Shahai Entertainment, wanting to buy the remake rights of "The Bourne" and "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Hollywood manufacturers have never refused in this regard, and almost all popular movies can find corresponding San Fernando Valley versions.


    Shahai Entertainment is also seriously negotiating with San Fernando Valley''s film about copyright fees.


    In fact, this is also a peripheral income of Hollywood films.


    Speaking of it, the scale of related industries in the San Fernando Valley is not smaller than that of Hollywood at all, or even worse.


    Although Hollywood¡¯s back door has never been the San Fernando Valley. The actors who enter the San Fernando Valley basically mean that they will no longer have a relationship with Hollywood. However, the two parties have always cooperated. In addition to copyright authorization, Hollywood occasionally looks for actors from the San Fernando Valley. Acting in some cable TV late night dramas and large-scale experimental movies.


    For example, Stephen Soderbergh, the famous bald director, used the female artist of San Fernando Valley as the heroine in the experimental film.


    In addition, there are more San Fernando Valley actors used in reality TV shows like Playboy.


    Also, on the famous Wilshere Street in Beverly Hills, which is the long street where the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is located, there are many recruiting offices for actors from the San Fernando Valley Company.


    There are too many people with movie dreams. Some people who are new to Los Angeles think they are recruiting regular film actors. After being lured by rhetoric, they embarked on this road of no return.


    There are also some actors who have worked hard in Hollywood all year round, knowing where this is, but because of life''s pressure, they walked in.


    They often have such a mentality: I am shooting this now just for a bite to eat...


    After eating this bowl of rice, the bowl sticks to my hands and cannot be taken off.


    But there are only a very small number of people who can become artists who have been heard and heard.


    Sandsea Entertainment will also launch films such as "Smiths", "Transformers", "Avengers", "Fast and Furious", "Devil Wearing Prada" and so on, all of which can be licensed to San Fernando Valley.


    Anyway, this is one of the basic operations around Hollywood, and it will not lower the style of relativistic entertainment.


    How can it be said that the art is inferior?


    Many Hollywood actresses are dedicated to art, and the actresses of San Fernando Valley are also dedicated to art.


    Of course, the location of the two dedication may be different, because the latter is often in front of the camera lens.


    On the seventh floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, the "Fast and Furious" crew office, Jessica Felton came here after handling the work of "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    After "Fast and Furious" ruled out the possibility of cooperating with Van Diesel, it quickly stopped the backup plan and fully prepared another set of plans, although as the producer Jessica Felton also had to take care of "Pirates of the Caribbean" The post-production of the sequel, but the preparation of "Fast and Furious 3" has also accelerated.


    Shahai Entertainment is negotiating with Dawn Johnson, who has finished filming "Prison Break", and is striving to sign a longer contract with this powerful actor.


    Since Van Diesel¡¯s role will die, his girlfriend naturally does not need to appear in the sequel. The crew did not discuss a film appointment with Michel Rodriguez, but instead planned to replace a more suitable vase actor.


    The negotiations between Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster are also progressing at the same time.


    Shahai Entertainment is also striving for a long-term contract.


    Jessica Felton came here because two directors who have been cooperating with Shahai Entertainment for a long time contacted her through the company to jointly recommend a director.


    Walking into the office, Jessica Felton shook hands with two Chinese directors, one tall and one short: "HelloDirector Huang. Hello, Director Wen."


    James Huang and James Wen also responded enthusiastically.


    They know very well that the Latin woman in front of them seems to be a big-headed type, but in the entire production system of Relativity Entertainment, the power is second only to Ronan Anderson and George Clint.


    The "Fast and Furious" project is basically solely responsible for her.


    "You two, please sit down." Jessica Felton looked at them and asked, "George called me yesterday and said that the two wanted to recommend a director to the crew?"


    James Wynn looked at James Wong, who had a deeper relationship with Shahai Entertainment, and said: "Yes, there is a Chinese director who is very suitable for this project. If possible, can Miss Felton have an interview with him? ?"


    Hollywood directors of Chinese origin are also forming a circle. Ang Lee, who tends to be literary and artistic, is not involved. The two of them are currently the core of the circle.


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 Chapter 665： Feminist party

    In this place of Hollywood, outsiders from non-English speaking areas often have to pay more if they want to fight for a future. Many people will naturally use the region as the standard to form a circle.


    Even people in the English-speaking area do the same.


    At first there was the British League, and then there was the Australian Gang.


    These two circles have now become pivotal forces in Hollywood, including a large number of first-line directors and actors.


    Then, the Mexicans also formed the Mexican Gang.


    The Chinese American forces in Hollywood are weaker than these, and it is often difficult to get fair competition opportunities, except for one company.


    Relativity Entertainment always treats film practitioners in all countries equally, and supports Ang Lee, James Huang and Wen Ziren, who have long-term cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, to unite as many Chinese practitioners in Hollywood as possible to establish a Chinese circle.


    Just as Ferguson once retired, he would vigorously recommend a Scottish coach to Manchester United. If there is an opportunity, people in the circle must first recommend people in the circle.


    Jessica Felton grew up with Shahai Entertainment and naturally knew this.


    Since he was facing two directors who had been cooperating with Shahai Entertainment for a long time, Jessica Felton paid great attention to their recommendations and asked: "Which director do you recommend?"


    James Huang glanced at Wen Ziren, Wen Ziren quietly gestured, he took out a copy of the information and handed it to Jessica Felton: "This director is called Justin Lin, graduated from UCLA drama drama With the School of Film and Television, as early as 1997, when he was studying at school, Justin and an alumnus co-directed the feature film "The Sea of ??Flowers"."


    Jessica Felton has never heard of this movie, and still looks at the information very seriously.


    James-Huang said: "After receiving a master''s degree in art from Los Angeles, Justin began to independently direct the first feature film "Good Luck Tomorrow". The film participated in the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and not only won the Jury Award, but also The newly established MTV Pictures bought the distribution rights."


    "I saw this movie." Jessica Felton had a vague impression of "Good Luck Tomorrow", but couldn''t remember clearly.


    James Huang added: ""Good Luck Tomorrow" also participated in the 2002 Toronto Film Festival, and was released in the United States on April 11, 2003. The global box office exceeded $3.8 million, and its cost was less than $500,000. ."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said: "I remember, "Variety" magazine once named the director of "Good Luck Tomorrow" as the ten most watched rookie directors of 2003."


    Wen Ziren answered: "Yes, Justin has been praised by the media."


    James Wong didn¡¯t say much, and the recommendation should be limited. Sometimes, too much talk may not have good results. He just put the DVD discs of two feature films and three short documentaries directed by Justin Lin. In front of the filmmaker.


    Jessica Felton is no longer a purely technical house back then. Her continuous experience as a post-production producer and producer gave her no lack of decisiveness. She quickly made a decision: "I will watch Take a look at these discs, and then contact you to make an appointment with the director Lin."


    This was the best result. James Huang and Wen Ziren couldn''t ask for more. After thanking them, they said goodbye in time.


    Jessica Felton has handled the work at hand, and it seems that these discs, with the news she has, both James Wong and James Wyn are excellent directors, and they are also very reliable in life. Naturally, the recommended candidate should pay attention to it.


    After watching the two discs, she probably had an intuitive impression that someone who can be rated as the top ten rookie director of the year by Variety Magazine does have a certain ability.


    But without seeing the director himself, without more communication, Jessica Felton would not make judgments.


    She knew very well that she was not like Ronan, and it was terrifying to see the director''s vision of the project.


    After get off work in the afternoon, Jessica Felton went to the fitness club first. Although she is the type that is not easy to gain weight no matter how to eat, she needs professional training to prevent sagging.


    She even thought of going for a breast reduction operation.


    Sometimes, too much is a burden.


    The next day was the weekend, and Jessica Felton didn''t have to go to work, and left the cottage in Beverly Hills for a special date.


    She first joined Lindsay Bill in West Hollywood, and then rushed to Santa Monica to participate in a special party in Hollywood for the second time.


    A gathering composed solely of female film practitioners. The purpose of the gathering is to fight for more rights and interests for women.


    Jessica Felton and Lindsay Bill were all introduced by Meryl Streep, who is currently working with Sandsea Entertainment.


    Today, all the people gathered in the clubhouse are acquaintances, such as actress Alisa Plano, Anna Paquin who was born as a child star, veteran movie star Deborah Messing, and the famous Meryl Streep. Female director Patty Jenkins.


    Compared to the last party, there was only one newcomer.


    The reputation is not big, but Deborah Messino, the initiator and core figure of the party, said: "This is Diablo Coty, a screenwriter in the industry."


    Then Deborah Messing introduced other people to Diablo Coty.


    When introducing Jessica Felton, Jessica Felton clearly felt that Diablo Coty¡¯s eyes stayed on her for a long time.


    Eight or nine people sat in a spacious lounge and discussed the rights of Hollywood women.


    Despite the second participation, Jessica Felton and Lindsay Bill next to them rarely spoke, and were basically listening.


    As women, they certainly care about the protection of their rights, but they are not new entrants, nor do they trust other people or organizations easily.


    "We need to unite more forces to fight for gender equality in the industry." Deborah Messing is a veteran feminist fighter, and his words hit the hearts of the people: "I have been in this circle for decades, and I have already seen it clearly. Well, women face more than simple rules..."


    Having said that, she gave Meryl Streep insignificantly.


    Meryl Streep, like all the moments, behaved very calmly.


    Deborah Messing continued: ¡°Women have to face the deep and unpredictable industry tradition.¡±


    Others did not speak, but knew that Deborah Messing''s statement was true. Women in Hollywood are facing more difficulties.


    Diablo Coty didn''t seem to focus on the topic being discussed, but instead turned his eyes to Jessica Felton.


    There is envy and expectation.


    I envy this Latin woman who is so good that she has an explosive body, and her bulging chest seems to have Mount Everest inside.


    Expectation comes from the identity of the other party, a rare female producer with real power.


    This is too rare in the circle.


    Patty Jenkins then said: "I have seen a statistic. In 2003, only 7.8% of the films made in Hollywood with investment of more than 3 million US dollars, the first protagonist was a woman. , Or that the weight of the heroine is equal to that of the hero."


    Meryl Streep said: "In the list of new members of the Academy of Film announced this year, there are five times as many men as women."


    Deborah Messing looked at Jessica Felton and said, "Jesse, you are a producer. You should know more about this, right?"


    The topic was drawn, Jessica Felton considered it a little, and said: ¡°It¡¯s true that there are few female subjects nowadays. This is a common phenomenon in the industry. However, female-themed films do not mean that women must be produced. Shooting. The old operating mode is obviously a system controlled by men, and of course it will leave a certain space for female stars-musicals, sad tears, romantic comedies, etc. These films are mainly aimed at female audiences. I''m not saying The current market is not advancing and retreating. At least after years of hard work, women''s industry positioning is being updated and they are no longer just a minority in the industry."


    When these words were spoken, Alyssa Plano was a little unhappy and said: "This process is too slow, and we must promote it."


    Jessica Felton looked cautious: "This kind of transformation requires not only the promotion of the circle, but also the change of the entire social environment. Hollywood has a capital system that has been forged for many years, and the first thing the filmmakers'' eyes are always on is market."


    Perhaps she is engaged in the production and operation of several commercial films one after another. Jessica Felton has her own point of view: "The treatment and opportunities for women in the industry are low, but this is not isolation and isolation. While fighting for our own rights, we must Consider the role of the audience in this process. Box office statistics have important indications on the economic and social levels. The audience is actually the source of real change."


    "I don''t think so." Meryl Streep said: "Jesse, your point of view is too commercialOur art and culture, especially since the mid-20th century, seems to be all Great stories, well-known legends, central cultural issues, and all serious issues worthy of attention revolve around men."


    Jessica Felton smiled and did not answer Meryl Streep¡¯s topic. As a producer, she believes she sees more For clarity.


    The audience and the market have not undergone fundamental changes at all.


    Mainstream themes are still quite conservative on this issue. In those super-large films, cultural diversity is just a pretense.


    "I think what Miss Felton said makes sense." Alyssa Plano said suddenly: "Business can bring benefits, and benefits can push more to join us."


    Jessica Felton gave Alisha Plano a strange look.


    Alyssa Plano said: "I think the first thing I do is to strive for equal pay for equal work as much as possible."

 Chapter 666： You are courageous

    Equal pay for equal work is undoubtedly a goal that many people are striving for, not only in the Hollywood circle, but also in the whole society, such as the four major championships in professional tennis.


    But the five-game three-win system and the three-game two-win system seem to not be considered co-workers.


    Meryl Streep was deeply moved and said: "In the films I participated in, it was actually very obvious. Many male protagonists are far less famous than me. But look at their pay and then look at myself. Yes, sometimes I¡¯m really desperate. The pay of male stars of the same level as me is basically more than twice that of mine."


    Others may not know, but Jessica Felton knows that Meryl Streep¡¯s salary is not high at all compared to her huge fame. She can only cost 5 million US dollars to star in a commercial film. To be lower.


    But is this really just a matter of different pay for equal work?


    Jessica Felton knew the reasoning behind it was very complicated.


    Alyssa Plano said: "Equal pay for equal work should be our most reasonable requirement at this stage."


    Jessica Felton kindly reminded: "In order to achieve this goal, we must strengthen our own capabilities, otherwise it will only be a joke."


    Patty Jenkins agreed with her view: "This is after all an industry that survives the fittest."


    Lindsay-Bill also said: "You can''t always ask a newcomer to write a screenwriter, just ask for high commissions and post-sharing, which is not fair to us."


    Diablo Coty''s eyes drifted from Lindsay Bill''s delicate face, and fell on Jessica Felton.


    As a newcomer to the party for the first time, since seeing Jessica Felton, Diablo Coty has never put her mind on the topic of women''s rights.


    Those present here are not newcomers in the industry. The shortest qualifications are also practitioners with more than five years of Hollywood experience like Lindsay Bill and Jessica Felton.


    Everyone, including the initiators of this topic, Alyssa Plano and Meryl Streep, agrees with Jessica Felton''s views.


    This is the simplest truth. Isn''t it a pipe dream to demand a high salary without the ability?


    Equal pay for equal work is simple to say, but it involves too many aspects.


    The party lasted for an hour, and ultimately did not discuss too much practical things. As the initiator Deborah Messing, before the end of the party, hope that each member can bring more celebrities into the party.


    Many people are strong enough.


    Lindsay Bill and Jessica Felton left first, and Diablo Coty glanced at the back of the two, and said goodbye in due course.


    Out of the clubhouse, Lindsay Bill asked: "Striving for women''s rights is easy to say but difficult to do."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said: "It''s better to do than not to do well, but I think that fighting for rights and strengthening ourselves are the foundation."


    These two people are eating by their strength, and they are not the stars in front of the scene. In fact, there is a big difference between the ideas and original intentions of Alisha Plano and Meryl Streep.


    They don''t need to use the feminist aura to attract the attention of others, nor do they need empty slogans to show their position, because their strength brings them corresponding status and benefits.


    When the two were about to get into the car, Diablo Coty, wearing a floral dress, chased after him: "Miss Felton."


    Jessica Felton was standing by the car door, smiling and nodding: "Hello, Ms. Coty."


    Diablo Coty greeted Lindsay Bill on the co-pilot''s side again, and said, "Miss Felton, can you have a few words alone?"


    "Something?" Jessica Felton asked.


    Diablo-Cotti knew that opportunities were rare, especially when he met such an opportunity as a female producer, and quickly said: "A little bit about the film."


    Lindsay Bill saw the appearance of Diablo Coty, who is also a screenwriter, and could roughly guess what she wanted to do. He secretly helped, opened the passenger car door, and said, "Jesse, you don¡¯t need to No matter what, I¡¯ll be fine when I go back. I¡¯ll wait for you here for a while.¡±


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "Let''s go back and find a quiet place to chat."


    The two returned to the clubhouse and asked for a quiet small lounge.


    Affected by Ronan, Jessica Felton was also very patient in a situation like this: "Ms. Coty, please feel free to say anything."


    Diablo Coty smiled first, and then said seriously: "Miss Felton, I am lucky to meet you. I never thought I would see you tonight."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "You are welcome."


    Diablo-Cotti hurriedly entered the topic: "I am a screenwriter. Strictly speaking, I am a screenwriter who has only participated in a few movies, or an amateur writer. I wrote a screenplay with a completely female theme. With the help of Ms. Bora Messing, many producers have also been found."


    Jessica Felton did not interrupt, but listened in a peaceful manner.


    This also gave Diablo-Cotti encouragement: "But the theme of the script I wrote is not the musical, sad tears and romantic comedies you mentioned at the party. All of them have been rejected in recent months. Even female producers like Catherine Kennedy rejected me."


    Jessica Felton has a somewhat unpleasant premonition. Catherine Kennedy is one of Hollywood''s best female filmmakers, with excellent ability and vision.


    If you have to find shortcomings, because of age, Catherine Kennedy is a typical conservative.


    "What subject are you writing?" Jessica Felton asked the key.


    Diablo-Cotti smiled helplessly: "About teenage pregnancy."


    Jessica Felton''s brows frowned immediately. Teenage pregnancy is definitely not a good subject, and its sensitivity is even greater than that of the script written by Lindsay.


    "I didn''t expect to meet Miss Felton here today." Diablo Coty said again: "So, the script is not included. Can you listen to me briefly?"


    Jessica Felton did not jump to judgment, and nodded slightly: "Say it."


    Diablo Coti immediately spoke the main content of the script in concise language.


    Because of curiosity and impulse, an American female high school student secretly tasted the forbidden fruit with her boyfriend, but got pregnant unexpectedly. The girl must face the consequences of this impulse and ignorance, and finally decided to give birth to the child and find another family to adopt The child''s family sends the child out for adoption.


    Jessica Felton told the truth: "A very interesting story." Before Diablo Coty was happy, she added: "But the subject matter is very sensitive."


    Diablo-Cotti disturbed the short brown hair on his head and said: "I think, okay? This theme is actually very common. Nowadays, the age of girls for the first experience is decreasing..."


    Jessica Felton subconsciously wants to refuse, but think about it carefully. Given the social background of the declining age of women on the first night, maybe there will be a market?


    Not to mention anything else, at least the subject matter and main story line that Diablo Coty said made her feel interesting.


    Diablo-Cotti said very seriously: "I chose the theme of a teenage mother who was unmarried and pregnant, but I did not use redemption introspection or the usual routine of legends, but chose to come with a pair. The couple who adopts a child and the heroine, the overnight mature girl, are the main contradictions in the film. Through the comparison of the two, the theme is positioned in the meaning of growth."


    During this period of time, she knew the difficulties of non-popular female subjects, so when she met Deborah Messing¡¯s invitation, she joined the party without hesitation. It might not be that she wanted to find a kind of psychological comfort in this way. .


    Why can movies made by men make it easy to set up projects in Hollywood, and they often sell at the box office in theaters.


    However, women who become pregnant without marriage have to face various difficulties, not to mention that it is so difficult to even want to behave in movies?


    ¡°When I¡¯m creating, I try to express the uncomfortable topic of a girl¡¯s unexpected pregnancy in a way that is not heavy.¡± Diablo-Cotti said in a calm tone: ¡°The plot uses a soothing and calming tone. A calm attitude will definitely give people a gentle and intimacy."


    She did not hesitate to give an example of herself: "The public is not necessarily as sensitive to some things as we imagined. I have a deep understanding of this. I ran away from home when I was 23 and moved to Memphis with my boyfriend on the Internet and gave up. Beloved civilian writer, turned into a striptease girl."


    Jessica Felton was quite surprised. I didn''t expect the female screenwriter in front of her to have done such a job.


    Diablo-Cotti was not embarrassed and said frankly: "I, a person who has never rode a motorcycle, was pregnant, or poured alcohol on other people¡¯s faces, was shocked by myself at the time, but this time The adventure brought endless excitement. I gradually became addicted. It liberated me. My past work made me feel that my life was underestimated. Gradually I realized that I would rather do something unreasonable than just spend the rest like this Life."


    "You are very courageousJessica Felton did not say much, took out the business card and handed it to Diablo Coty: "This is my contact information. After you have prepared the script, You can come to the Relativity Entertainment Building to find me. "


    Diablo Coty quickly took it over and put it away: "Thank you." She tentatively asked, "I wonder if Miss Felton will you have time tomorrow morning?"


    Jessica Felton thought for a while and said: "Tomorrow at ten o''clock in the morning, you will come to the seventh floor of the Theory of Relativity Building. I will wait for you in the office."


    "Okay." Diablo Coty said quickly, "I must be there on time."


    The next morning, Diablo Coty brought the script to the Theory of Relativity Building and saw Jessica Felton in the office on the seventh floor. After reading the script, Jessica Felton decided Buy the copyright to the script.


    She has such power in Shahai Entertainment.


    Because it was the first time such a thing happened, Jessica Felton didn''t immediately find someone to negotiate with Diablo Coty, but to find Ronan first.

 Chapter 667： Like it very much

    In the office, Ronan read the script very seriously, looked up at Jessica Felton, and asked curiously: "Where did you find this?"


    "I attended a women''s rights protection gathering in the circle. This is the work of a female screenwriter at the gathering." Jessica Felton recounted what happened yesterday.


    The script is here, Ronan is not in a hurry, but is interested in this feminist organization, and asks: "Are there any gains at the party?"


    Jessica Felton shrugged, her chest trembling constantly: "Alright, I didn''t notice much before. I participated in two parties and found that the women in the circle are indeed in a bad situation."


    Ronan said directly: "Because you eat by your ability, you are a true feminist, so you can''t feel it."


    "Perhaps." Jessica Felton faced Ronan, and there was nothing to say: "I always feel that some people are doing feminism for the aura of feminism."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s normal. With the current social situation, it is estimated that it will not be long before feminist fighters will become a very useful halo for female stars."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "I''m behind the scenes, I don''t need these."


    Ronan thinks so too. The producers who are in power behind the scenes don''t need these personalities at all.


    As for the stars in front of the scene, they will all become feminist spokespersons before long.


    Some are even crazy.


    For example, the Queen Padm¨¦ Amidala once screamed for feminism: drinking milk and eggs is depriving female resources!


    This can be said to have gone to one extreme, and another extreme will naturally arise.


    Once Karl Lagerfeld faced the aggressive "Mi Rabbit" and said in shock: "If you really don''t want to be pulled by Neku, then don''t be a model! Join the monastery, there will always be your seat."


    In fact, it can be foreseen from many aspects. If some things are not controlled within a reasonable range, but expanded without restriction, how violent the current momentum is, how strong the future rebound will be.


    Jessica Felton said at this time: "Probably I won''t participate anymore."


    "Why?" Ronan knew that although Jessica Felton was not that kind of radical feminist, she was also more concerned about women''s rights, otherwise she would not go to such gatherings.


    Having said that, if the situation of men and women in Hollywood reverses, he himself may also participate in similar activities.


    Jessica Felton put her arms around her chest, her supple face and skin showed a somewhat helpless look: "Because I found out, it won''t be long before I will stand against them."


    Ronan laughed and deliberately joked: "This is the disadvantage of gaining power by strength. Jessie, you are no longer gregarious."


    Frankly speaking, waiting for the success of the two sequels of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Fast and Furious" and other films, Jessica Felton''s fame and power will inevitably rise. This is an inevitable result of Hollywood''s operating system.


    Jessica Felton then mingled with a group of actors, directors, and screenwriters to discuss increasing the income of the labor force. It was like a wolf in sheep''s clothing and mixed into the flock of conspiracy.


    After talking about feminism, the topic turned back to the script. Jessica Felton asked: "Ronan, how about this script?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, and asked, "Jesse, you solemnly recommend it to me. Obviously, you are very optimistic about this script?"


    Jessica Felton thought for a while, and said, "This is the first screenplay completed by Diablo Coty independently. I have contacted this female screenwriter twice. She is a very thoughtful woman. I have made a simple investigation. Diablo Coty has been a blogger, a stripper, and a magazine agency. He came to Hollywood a few years ago and started working as a screenwriter."


    Ronan looked at the white script cover with interest. There was no name on it, only the screenwriter Diablo-Cotti''s name.


    To be honest, screenwriters born as strippers are very rare in Hollywood.


    Jessica Felton said again: "You know what, after I read the script this morning, the story in it has been entrenched in my brain, lingering, I like it very much. If it is an exaggeration I¡¯m going to use a metaphorical approach, what I want to say is that almost when I read the twelfth page of the script, I decided to take it down."


    Ronan nodded lightly and echoed: "I have the same impression. When I read the fourth page, I decided to include it in the future production plan of Shahai Entertainment."


    On the first page, I saw that the heroine''s name was "Juneo", and when I arrived on the fourth page, I was sure that this was the "Juneo" in my memory.


    Jessica Felton is obviously very fond of the script: "Some people say that when meeting a stranger, the first impression is very important, and the script is also true for me. I know that this film will definitely contain something special. Things are inside. As the pages turn, it will make people feel more and more amazing, and I will become more and more aware that it is completely different from the commercial type of "Pirates of the Caribbean" we are shooting and producing. Different, but with unique charm, may attract a large number of specific audiences."


    Her subsequent words are more convincing: "Diablo Coty is a newcomer screenwriter. This is her first real script. I tried her. We can buy out the copyright for the script at most about $20,000."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Buy it."


    Inflation is inflating and the price of scripts is also rising. Think about it a few years ago when a new screenwriter from a non-screenwriters union could buy a first work for a few thousand dollars. Now, don''t think about it without 10,000 dollars.


    Screenwriters are also working hard to improve their treatment and status.


    Jessica Felton continued: "It is difficult to tell whether a good movie can be made based on the script alone, but the script is cheap and worth the risk."


    Ronan patted the script lightly and said: "A good script, a good director, a good actor, plus an excellent filming and production team, everything can develop in a good direction."


    Jessica Felton said directly: "I notified the people in the legal department of Shahai Entertainment to negotiate directly with Diablo Coti."


    Ronan said, "Yes, let go and do it."


    Jessica Felton came to the desk, and as a result Ronan handed over the script, preparing to leave the office.


    Ronan reminded: "The script is not named. Tell the female screenwriter to name it directly after the heroine."


    Jessica Felton has no objection: "She will agree."


    At Ronan''s reminder, this project will still be called "Juneo".


    Many Hollywood movies are actually named directly after the protagonist, which is simple and direct.


    For example, the film that made Julia Roberts get the Oscar for Best Actress, the title is the heroine''s name-"Irene Brokwich".


    However, the Chinese translation of the title "Never Compromise" can undoubtedly highlight the theme of the film and even enhance the style.


    There is also the only super irritable John Wick in the universe that can fight Thanos. The Chinese name card is "Quick Chase" and the English name is "John Wick".


    These are all typical examples of Chinese translations that can stimulate the audience''s desire to watch movies.


    As for "Juneo", it seems that it was also called "Juneo".


    The subject matter of this film is actually very sensitive. Compared to the call girl or the like, the social environment has been looser in the past two years. If it were put four or five years ago, it would be impossible for such a film Will cause huge public opinion troubles.


    This kind of subject matter was too closely related to the social environment at that time.


    Ronan will let Shahai Entertainment buy the script, but to be on the safe side, the film will not start until at least one year later.


    This will be a low-cost movie. If the cost is controlled, the production budget is about $5 million.


    Ronan once watched this film, but due to the type of relationship, his memory is not deep. Even now, in retrospect, except for the heroine with the same title and the girl''s pregnancy, the other contents of the film are basically forgotten.


    No way, the relationship between personal preferences, like the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and most of the contents of "Transformers", he was deeply impressed.


    On the contrary, it is an artistic film, and the specific content is basically forgotten after seeing it.


    Regarding "Juneo", Ronan remembered again that the heroine should be the very distinctive Ellen Page.


    The actress once impressed him.


    Of course not because of the movie "Juneo."


    The initial impression came from "X-Men", which appeared to be the Phantom Cat; One of Christopher Nolan''s masterpieces "Inception" also has Alan Page.


    But the one that really made Ronan remember Alan Page was "Fruit Hard Candies."


    Presumably, the male compatriots who have watched this film will be more deeply impressed.


    Ronan also wrote down "Fruit Hard Candy" by the way, which made people pay attention to the film of the girl revenge on the old man.


    For independent films with such small investments, you must find a suitable distributor, but it doesn¡¯t matter if you can¡¯t find it. After all, this type of film is a niche among the niche.


    It is estimated that many male audiences don''t like it very much.


    The script of "Juneo" also needs to be adjusted to be more interesting, smaller in scale, and more American.


    The profound social and practical significance of this kind of film is basically useless to the market, and it is interesting to attract the audience.


    Themes like "Juneo" limit the market to be mainly in the United States, and content such as teenage pregnancy abortion is not a big deal in many countries and regions.


    Cultural differences will inevitably bring about the impact of viewing movies.


    As for whether "Juneo" reflects social reality, it is not important to Hollywood movies.


    Jessica Felton¡¯s work efficiency has always been very high. On the day she met Ronan, she communicated and coordinated with the legal and copyright departments of Shahai Entertainment. The next day, she officially started to cooperate with Diablo Coty and his agent. Human negotiation.


    For today''s Shahai Entertainment, this is just a small copyright purchase case.


    In just two days, the two parties reached an agreement that Shahai Entertainment bought out all the copyrights of Juno at a price of US$18,000.

 Chapter 668： Blessed and well-being

    With the acquisition of the script copyright, "Juneo", a medium and low investment project, was included in the preparatory plan for next year by Shahai Entertainment. Several screenwriters, including Diablo Coty, began to make appropriate adjustments to the script. Modify and adjust.


    Ronan also asked people to check. Alan Page has now taken over the role of Phantom Cat in Twentieth Century Fox''s "X-Men 3: Last Stand".


    At the same time that Alan Page was found, the "Fruit Hard Candies" also appeared.


    However, the distribution copyright of the film has been sold by the producer to Towing Media Pictures.


    This is the first time Ronan has heard of this company, the bottom small issuing company in the industry.


    Now that the copyright was sold, Ronan gave up.


    Good news came from Robert Lee, about the copyright of "House of Cards".


    Because Ronan¡¯s information is rather vague, Robert Lee¡¯s legal and copyright department has searched overseas and sent more than ten books about the country¡¯s high-level political ecology to Ronan.


    Among them, there is a politics published as far back as the 1980s, called "House of Cards".


    Ronan simply flipped through this book, which was quite different from the TV series in his memory, but could faintly see similar shadows.


    This is the United Kingdom, and its influence and dissemination are not large. Most of the political themes, especially the type of political ecology in a certain country, are difficult to get out of the country.


    The age is too old and the spread is not enough, so Ronan can''t be found in North America.


    The British political ecology described in "House of Cards" has certain truthfulness, because the original author Michael Dobbs once served as a special adviser to No.10 Downing Street and an aide to Margaret Thatcher, and even once served as a deputy to the Conservative Party. Chairperson.


    Like most politicians, Michael Dobbs began publishing books after his retirement, and then came up with "House of Cards."


    Robert Lee has made initial contact with Michael Dobbs. What is more troublesome is that Michael Dobbs sold the film and television adaptation rights as early as 1990.


    At present, the copyright of the adaptation is in the hands of the BBC, and the BBC also adapted the TV series that year, but the British drama has been silent in the long history of film and television.


    It is much more difficult to buy copyright from the BBC.


    Robert Lee has personally rushed to London to start negotiations with the BBC. It is best to get the copyright. If not, Ronan will not force it.


    Now that I have found the copyright, I understand the content, and create a script for the content that I can''t avoid.


    But this is a second-hand preparation.


    After all, for many movies or dramas, if the original work is lost as the main line reference, the content often collapses.


    In the American drama market, there are now more influential political dramas, such as Warner Bros. Television¡¯s "The White House", which has also won the Emmy Award for Best TV Series.


    Of course, unlike the romanticism of "The White House", "House of Cards" is a completely different style.


    This political drama is cold and depressing, and it is a completely critical realist style.


    In fact, from another perspective, this can also be regarded as the White House version of Zhen Huan''s biography.


    More double-faced, treachery, secret crossings, and vertical and horizontal political lobbying are happening at any time. The tension of political lobbying scenes can also satisfy the audience''s psychological curiosity about the dirty politics.


    At the same time, another good news also reached Ronan from the UK.


    In the first round of the new Premier League season, Manchester United defeated Chelsea with an away goal in a focus battle.


    "I and Will watched the game live."


    In the villa of Future World Manor, Tom Cruise took a cocktail from the bar, took a sip, gave Will Smith a thumbs-up, and continued: "We kept pressing for the entire game. Chelsea bombed wildly, Chelsea¡¯s defense has done so well, Manchester United has always been in the lead without scoring."


    Ronan also drank a cocktail, sour and sweet: "Defense is the housekeeping skill of the new Chelsea coach."


    Will Smith took over: "Chelsea''s counterattack is very sharp, fortunately we have a good goalkeeper."


    Tom Cruise asked curiously: "I heard that it was the Peter Cech that you strongly bought? Good eyes."


    Will Smith also praised: "Only 8 million pounds, great value."


    Ronan smiled and said, "The goalkeeper is already cheap."


    Tom Cruise drank the remaining cocktail in one sip and echoed: "That''s true, defensive players are always cheaper than offensive players."


    Although I did not watch the live broadcast, but listening to the description of Tom Cruise and Will Smith, Peter Cech''s performance is very good, it seems that Manchester United''s most worrying goalkeeper in the past few seasons will become an advantage in the future.


    If anyone dares to kick the Manchester United goalkeeper in the head, not to mention what will happen to Ronan and Manchester United, Ferguson alone will be enough for the other side.


    It must be said that the influence of the club, the deterrence of the head coach, etc., are all important components of the team''s strength.


    Professional football has long been a sport that only relies on competition on the pitch.


    To be precise, with the professionalization and commercialization of various sports, they are increasingly affected by off-site factors.


    Not to mention anything else, doping can only be described as flooding in professional sports, especially in track and field stadiums and swimming pools.


    For example, the United States¡¯ track and field teams and swimming teams were all banned, and it is estimated that few were wronged.


    This is a common phenomenon all over the world.


    Tom Cruise said: "The few new players he bought have played well. That Robben made a very sharp breakthrough, and Alonso''s goal is also good. In the second half of the second half, it was Alonso''s long pass that found it. Drogba came off the bench, Drogba completed the header ferry, and Rooney volleyed the goal thirty yards away."


    Will Smith is also learning about football recently: "This goal is so beautiful that even an amateur like me can''t help but applaud."


    Ronan nodded: "That Rooney is really good."


    How do you say that sentence, there is Lu Xiaopang at home, blessed and healthy.


    Will Smith added at this time: "It''s Ronaldo on the left who is a bit awful. He only knows that he is holding the ball with his head."


    Tom Cruise agrees: "Hulli is fancy and lacks team awareness, so I might as well sell it next year."


    Will Smith made up cocktails, poured a glass for the three of them, dragged a stool, and sat in front of the bar: "Manchester United has few outstanding signings in the past few years."


    Ronan took a sip of the cocktail lightly, a touch of sourness in the spicy, and looked at Will Smith: "This wine is a bit punchy."


    Will Smith smiled and said, "I just learned it, maybe it''s not very good."


    Ronan put down his glass and continued the topic just now: "Whose do you think Rooney or Ronaldo has a higher limit in the future?"


    "Rooney!"


    "Rooney."


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith have the same views.


    In fact, based on the current situation, Rooney''s talent and performance seem to be higher than Cristiano Ronaldo. Fans and the media are generally more optimistic about Rooney.


    Even after Rooney''s first official game at Manchester United, the British media can''t wait to call Rooney the future leader of Manchester United, another Cantona after Keane.


    Ronan did not refute, but said: "I heard Ferguson mention something. Cristiano Ronaldo used his salary in his first season at Manchester United and hired a personal fitness trainer and nutritionist with a high salary."


    He smiled: "Perhaps, this Portuguese will change, maybe it will bring us more surprises."


    Manchester United club in Ronan''s hands, naturally will not sell the star because of the high transfer fee, but the attraction of the two teams in the Western Super League to the Spanish and Portuguese players really cannot be ignored.


    Fortunately, the current Manchester United team will no longer be Manchester United in the hands of the Glazer family.


    The three talked about football, and the topic returned to Hollywood and movies.


    "It''s been so long since the filming of the "World War" you starred in. Ronan asked curiously: "When will it be released."


    Tom Cruise was also a little helpless: "It will be next year at the earliest, and Spielberg is waiting for DreamWorks to truly integrate the distribution channels, and then independently release "World War."


    Will Smith interjected: "DreamWorks also has global distribution capabilities. In the future, Hollywood competition will become more intense."


    Tom Cruise asked concerned: "Ronan, I heard that you have had trouble with Twentieth Century Fox recently?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer, and Will Smith said: ¡°He acquired Marvel, and in the "Fantastic Four" comics published by the newly reorganized Marvel Entertainment, the Fantastic Four not only blackened and attacked New York, but also did a lot of disgusting. Human matters, such as Invisible Women, have derailed in the latest issue, and the target of the derailment is still stone men."


    Tom Cruise rubbed his chin and said, "Marvel''s screenwriters are big enough. The stone man seems to be unable to return to his normal form, right? The invisible woman and the stone man get together, how... "


    Ronan shrugged: "Who knows, maybe the invisible girl likes this tune."


    Will Smith opened his mind: "You said that the thunderbolt is in flame form, and what will happen to the woman?"


    "That''s a good idea." Ronan took a photo of the bar: "Will, I will let the Marvel screenwriter contact you and become the villain''s thunderbolt. In the state of flame, it is strong. It is estimated that this will cause greater indignation. ."


    Tom Cruise was instantly speechless to these two unreliable guys.


    "Fantastic Four really want to become a villain and die?" Tom Cruise asked: "Be the victim of a dispute?"


    Ronan said slowly and firmly: "Twentieth Century Fox will not give in. Regardless of the new plots and new characters in the Fantastic Four comics published by Marvel, Twentieth Century Fox will automatically obtain the copyright of the adaptation, and there is no need to give Marvel any more. Pay a dollar. In that case, let them die."

 Chapter 669： Lehman Brothers

    Century City, Beverly Hills, not far from the Theory of Relativity Building, where the Fox Building is as usual.


    Since its acquisition by News Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox has been very stable. Even when filming "Titanic", some of the Twentieth Century Fox executives claimed that James Cameron was forced to sell their butts. That was just an exaggeration. It''s just a description.


    Since entering the new world, although Twentieth Century Fox has not been able to compete with the industry leader Warner Bros., it has consistently ranked among the top three.


    Twentieth Century Fox has encountered some minor problems during the recent period.


    The "Fantastic Four", which has invested a huge budget and completed all the shooting, is gradually being cast aside by comic fans.


    Jim Prolos read the latest issue of the "Fantastic Four" comics and threw it directly on the desk.


    The producer Michael Barnason sitting opposite said: "This is the tenth issue, not in the expansion of the universe, but in the main comic universe. Marvel really wants to abandon the "Fantastic Four" comics."


    Jim Prolos did not answer the conversation, but instead asked: "How much influence does comics have on movies?"


    "Comic fans are the most basic audience group for movies." Michael Barnason asked people to make an evaluation: "Marvel Entertainment is a planned and purposeful transformation of comics. The transformation of the Fantastic Four in comics, they designed a relative A reasonable process. According to the information I have received, Marvel Entertainment¡¯s plan will continue until the eve of our movie¡¯s release."


    He is very cautious: "Long-term accumulation will lead to fans, at least some fans'' views on characters will change, which will then affect the movie..."


    Michael Barnason didn¡¯t want to see his films being dragged down by this, or even lead to failure. He tentatively asked: ¡°Are we considering talking to Marvel Entertainment? It¡¯s no good for anyone to lose both sides.¡±


    Jim Pross looked serious: "Marvel thought that with relativity entertainment, we have to give in?" He was tough: "Michael, take a long-term view and don''t just stare at your project. If we are in "Fantastic Four" "Then let go and promised some of the conditions of Marvel Entertainment. Will they put forward new conditions for the "X-Men" series?"


    Michael Barnason closed his mouth because it was obvious enough.


    Relativity Entertainment wants more than just the "Fantastic Four" revenue share.


    "Aren''t we doing something?" Michael Barnason asked.


    Jim-Pross said slowly: "You pay attention to maintain communication with News Corporation, our media will speak for the film. Although we are powerless in the direction of comic content, we can still do it through the media to influence the audience. I have already instructed the public relations department to disclose some of the conflicts between us and Marvel Entertainment in due course."


    Michael Barnason said: "I understand."


    Jim Prolos knew that some tactics were carried out in secret, but he wouldn''t tell others, and waved his hand: "You think of ways to promote public relations."


    "Okay." Michael Barnason stood up and said goodbye.


    After handling the work on hand, the secretary knocked on the door and walked in.


    "Mr. Pross." The female secretary said softly, "Mr. Richard Fuld of Lehman Brothers is here."


    Jim Prolos stood up: "Take me over."


    Five minutes later, in the luxurious reception room on the top floor of Twentieth Century Fox, Jim Prolos met Richard Fuld, one of the top executives of Lehman Brothers.


    "Hi, Richard." Jim Prolos shook hands with Richard Fuld: "We meet again."


    Richard Fuld said with a smile: "I have come with the friendship and sincerity of cooperation from Lehman Brothers."


    Lehman Brothers, one of the four major investment banks, a giant company on Wall Street.


    There are countless investors all over the world who want to put money into Lehman Brothers'' hands, and countless companies want to get valuable investment from Lehman Brothers.


    The various investment products launched by Lehman Brothers have always had relatively reliable returns.


    Jim ProLogis asked with interest: "I heard that you have launched a new fundraising plan?"


    Richard Fuld smiled brighter: "Lehman Brothers has designed a new investment plan for real estate projects, intending to raise US$6 billion in capital. The investment risk of this plan is very small, and the annual return rate will be around 7%. If Fox is interested, investment is welcome."


    "We don''t have any funds for the time being." Jim Prolos first declined, and then asked: "Can you tell me roughly?"


    Richard Fuld said: "Of course." He organized his language slightly: "In the past two years, real estate has clearly picked up, the market is active, and the transaction volume of major large and medium cities has soared, and the government is also supporting it."


    Although Jim Prolos is not in the real estate industry, he has some understanding of the basic situation. The real estate industry has really been thriving in recent years.


    "Fox is an important customer of Lehman Brothers." Richard Fuld continued: "I don''t have to hide from you. Jim, Lehman Brothers plans to use the $6 billion raised in funds to inject the real estate loan market to use The bank that Man Brothers cooperates with lends to home buyers."


    Hearing this, Jim Prolos frowned slightly: "It takes a long time for the mortgage loan to recover the investment."


    Richard Fuld couldn''t help laughing: "The return time is too long. We can''t wait, and investors can''t wait. Therefore, after we take back the loan contract, we will increase the contract loan amount by 7%. Up to 8% interest will be resold to insurance companies..."


    Jim Prolos nodded slightly: "Short and flat return on investment."


    "Yes." Richard Fuld said: "This is much faster than investing in movies. Jim, should Fox participate? I can set aside $1 billion."


    Jim Prolos is very cautious: "Let''s discuss this later."


    With such a large sum of money, he is not at all able to call the shots. Not only does the board of directors need to agree, but Rupert Murdoch also nods.


    Richard Fuld said: "Well, let''s talk about the current cooperation." He finally got into the topic: "Lehman Brothers has passed a resolution to provide 20th Century Fox with up to $1 billion in five years. Loan to assist Fox in acquiring several Internet companies such as IGN entertainment and photo-sharing site Photobucket."


    Jim Prolos said: "This is good news."


    The acquisition of these two websites involves the layout of Fox on the Internet in the 20th century.


    Since Netflix, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, has conquered the Internet, Hollywood has fully realized the role of the Internet in promoting the traditional film and television industry, and 20th Century Fox is also making efforts.


    But starting from the beginning is too slow, and acquisition is the best option.


    Richard Fuld said with a smile: "Lehman Brothers has always been an investment partner of News Corporation and should provide assistance."


    This is not a polite remark. Since News Corporation entered North America, although it has also cooperated with investment institutions such as Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers has always been the biggest contributor to News Corporation in attracting startups.


    With a loan from Lehman Brothers, Twentieth Century Fox has more room for transfer in terms of capital flow.


    Jim Prolos did not talk about the loan anymore, and asked instead: "I heard you want to invest in Relativity Entertainment Group?"


    Richard Fuld admitted: "There are indeed plans in this regard. There are many companies on Wall Street that want to invest in Relativity Entertainment, but none of them can achieve it."


    Jim Prolos deliberately asked: "Why doesn''t Wall Street unite to put pressure on Relativity Entertainment?"


    "We also want to." Richard Fuld was rather helpless: "Relativistic Entertainment is not a listed company and has no business dealings with Wall Street. Most of their funds are raised through overseas investment institutions, and most of those people and companies are related to Investment competition exists on Wall Street."


    He shrugged: "The most important thing is that Ronan Anderson''s Pacific Investment Fund can bring stable returns to those investment companies every year."


    In the past, Wall Street has not cooperated with some companies that invested in the Pacific Foundation, but Wall Street has always treated overseas customers with arrogance. Those people have suffered more losses than they made.


    The relationship between capital and capital depends on who can bring more benefits after all.


    "It''s a pity." Jim Prolos said with a sigh: "Relativistic entertainment is a big delicious cake, but we can''t share the deliciousness."


    Richard Fuld is not stupid and asked directly: "Do you have a good way?"


    Jim-Pros said: "Relativity Entertainment Group has abundant funds, rapid development, complete industrial chain, relatively healthy internal management, the most important thing is the concentration of equity, there is no good way in a short time. But Relativity Entertainment does not have it, which does not mean Relativity Entertainment The partner company does not."


    Richard Fuld shook his head: "We are not interested in other companies, and investment is not proportional to return."


    Wanting to share the cake of Relativity Entertainment does not mean that Lehman Brothers will be a gunman for 20th Century Fox It is not that he has never heard of the dispute between Relativity Entertainment and 20th Century Fox.


    No one is stupid. Seeing Richard Fuld not picking up his own topic, Jim Pross was enough to stop, saying: "Lehman Brothers is keeping an eye on the theory of relativity, and no one is sure when they will fund Shortage, which is very common in Hollywood."


    Having a behemoth like Lehman Brothers watching around, how can it put a lot of pressure on Relativity Entertainment.


    Besides, James Murdoch¡¯s men are already active in Los Angeles, and maybe they will be able to gain something soon.


    After discussing with Jim Proceed for a while, Richard Fuld left the Fox Building.


    After getting in the car, he saw the Relativity Building that seemed to be in front of him through the car window. He told his assistant: "Contact Relativity Entertainment and make an appointment with Ronan Anderson. I want to talk to him in person."


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 Chapter 670： Real Estate and Finance

    In Century City, an office building not too far away from the Theory of Relativity Building, the newly decorated Pacific Investment Foundation welcomes a group of new investors.


    In the meeting room, according to the previously negotiated contract, Scott Swift officially signed a contract with several middle-aged Jews.


    At the end of the contract, Ronan shook hands with the guests from Israel.


    "Happy cooperation!"


    "Happy cooperation!"


    The two parties laughed very openly and were very satisfied with this investment cooperation.


    After signing the agreement, these individual investors did not stay longer in the Pacific Investment Fund, and soon left with their lawyers.


    Ronan was in a good mood and had a chat with Lawyer Dinah and Scott.


    These six Jewish individual investors from Israel have invested a total of US$96 million in the Pacific Investment Fund.


    "Although investors are all small wealthy people, we have opened a breakthrough in Israel." Scott is very fulfilled: "This means that we may continue to get investment from Israelis in the future."


    "Very well done." Ronan also timely praised.


    Scott can be said to be able to come to Israel to invest. In order to open the Israeli market, Scott has made more than two years of hard work and traveled to Israel more than 20 times.


    Scott added: "This is the first time we have accepted large investments from individual investors. We can take this opportunity to absorb more personal funds in the international market."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes. But one thing to note, the Pacific Investment Fund must maintain a good reputation."


    Scott said solemnly: "This is the foundation of the Pacific Investment Fund."


    Compared with the well-known foundations, the Pacific Investment Foundation is very small, and its operating funds have never exceeded 1 billion US dollars in the same period. However, the Pacific Investment Foundation has a very good reputation and has never defaulted on investors'' funds and returns.


    This is also one of the reasons why the Pacific Investment Fund can continue to absorb investment.


    Another major reason is that the return of the Pacific Investment Fund is not very high, but it is stable.


    As the law stipulates that investment funds are not allowed to advertise, word-of-mouth becomes very important, especially for small and medium-sized foundations.


    After leaving the Pacific Investment Fund, Ronan came to the Beverly Hills Business Club, where he met Richard Fuld, the senior president of Lehman Brothers.


    "Some time ago, I talked with Bob." Richard Fuld went straight to the subject: "Mr. Anderson, I don''t know your investment proposal for Lehman Brothers..."


    Ronan said with a smile: "I am honored that Lehman Brothers can fancy Relativity Entertainment. If Relativity Entertainment encounters financial difficulties, we will ask Lehman Brothers for help."


    Richard Fuld said: "Lehman Brothers invested more than just funds, but also a broader business platform."


    This is a natural advantage of large investment institutions.


    Ronan continued to decline: "If there is a need in the future, I will not be polite."


    It is not easy to get an investment opportunity from an entertainment group company that is very profitable, develops rapidly, has a relatively complete industrial structure, and is not short of funds for the time being. Richard Fuld knows this very well.


    What Valkin relies on is a large sum of money raging around the world, and the benefits used to move people''s hearts.


    Richard Fuld decided to give Ronan a good opportunity: "Mr. Anderson, Lehman Brothers is launching a promising investment plan."


    Ronan, someone who instantly understood that he wanted to exchange interests, did not respond.


    Richard Fuld believes that the plan launched by Lehman Brothers is very moving, and it is true. Many investors and investment companies are investing in Lehman Brothers'' plan. He treats Jim Pross The situation mentioned was introduced to Ronan again in detail.


    "For other investors, only about 6% return on investment." Richard Fuld is very generous: "But Lehman Brothers is willing to promise Mr. Anderson a return on investment of 7%."


    Ronan heard about the real estate market, and also heard about loan plans and insurance companies. He secretly became vigilant. Although he didn''t know much about the economic crisis, he also knew that the real estate and insurance industries were bad luck.


    Lehman Brothers is trying to cheat him, right?


    However, Ronan then vetoed this idea, because Lehman Brothers probably didn''t know how big the risks were in the future.


    Richard Fuld added: "Such a high rate of return on investment is extremely rare on Wall Street."


    Ronan turned his head quickly and determined that this was an exchange of interests. He asked Lehman Brothers to invest in Relativity Entertainment, and then Lehman Brothers gave him a high return on investment opportunity.


    It seems so beautiful, in fact?


    As expected, none of these big companies on Wall Street is simple, using their uncertain future investment income in exchange for shares in Relativity Entertainment in his hands.


    This sale is really smart and cost-effective.


    Ronan politely said: "Mr. Fuld, I am very grateful for the kindness of you and Lehman Brothers, but I don''t have any funds in my hands. I won''t participate in such a huge investment plan."


    Richard Fuld frowned slightly and asked: "You will be short of money? As far as I know, your salary and dividends in Relativity Entertainment..."


    "I have another investment." Ronan said roughly: "I personally invested in some high-tech industries."


    Not to mention the huge risks of cooperating with Lehman Brothers, even if you really want to invest, aren''t the more secure Apple and Amazon better choices?


    As for real estate, Ronan is not familiar with and is not familiar with the business, it is best not to touch, especially involving huge amounts of funds.


    A similar chicken soup was once popular, saying that people must escape from their familiar and comfortable circle, otherwise they will become decadent, do not know how to make progress, and eventually be abandoned by society and the times.


    Some people who have been brainwashed by chicken soup can''t wait to jump out of their familiar industries and start new businesses.


    Then, fell to pieces in a brand new realm.


    Some people may succeed, but for Ronan, there is no need to take such a big risk.


    Being repeatedly rejected by others, Richard Fuld was somewhat impatient, but he still patiently said: "Mr. Anderson, a big Wall Street company, can bring more energy than most people can imagine."


    These words seem to be considered for the entertainment of the theory of relativity, but also faintly show muscles.


    Ronan could hear that the capital of Wall Street can never be ignored, so he said: "I admit this, so Relativity Entertainment is cooperating with Goldman Sachs."


    "Goldman Sachs?" Richard Fuld was very surprised.


    Ronan added: "It''s specifically related to trade secrets, and I can''t say more about it."


    Mark Randolph and Robert Iger have negotiated with Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs will be responsible for operating the Netflix listing.


    Therefore, Ronan said that Relativity Entertainment is cooperating with Goldman Sachs, and there is nothing false about it.


    Goldman Sachs is very optimistic about Netflix''s prospects, so at this stage, the interests of Relativity Entertainment and Goldman Sachs are the same.


    In the end, this meeting did not yield any results, and Ronan and Richard Fuld ended the first meeting amicably and politely.


    For Ronan, Lehman Brothers is a sinkhole, the kind that can''t be filled.


    In the eyes of Lehman Brothers and Richard Fuld, Relativity Entertainment is after all just a high-quality target that can be invested, not you.


    The world is too big, commercial trade is becoming more extensive, and there are many companies and fields that can be invested in.


    The entertainment industry is just one of the top-middle choices among many options.


    Relatively speaking, Lehman Brothers is more interested in the real estate, financial and insurance industries.


    For the United States, real estate and finance can flourish.


    Wall Street can be said to spend money on finance. The various intricate financial investments are simply dazzling. Not to mention Ronan is not proficient in this industry, even if he is familiar with it, he will not participate rashly.


    In the film and television industry, and even the Internet industry, Ronan has unique advantages, but entering the financial industry will only become a fish on the cutting board of others.


    On the third day after Ronan¡¯s meeting with Richard Fuld, Marvel Entertainment sued 20th Century Fox to the Los Angeles District Court and related "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four." The copyright dispute is brought to the law.


    It is very difficult to win this lawsuit, but like the new "Fantastic Four" comics, Marvel Entertainment is also using this method to demonstrate its tough attitude.


    At the same time, Marvel Entertainment also applied to the court because it involved copyright disputes, and any film and television adaptations of "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" were not allowed to be listed.


    Of course, the court will not make a ruling immediately, and this copyright dispute is a lawsuit.


    At the same time, Arthur Macomb, who represents the copyright department of Marvel Entertainment, also approached Sony Columbia Pictures and wanted to negotiate with Sony about the copyright and revenue sharing of Spider-Man.


    Compared with Twentieth Century Fox, Relativity Entertainment has a better relationship with Sony Columbia Pictures in the past, and Sony¡¯s approach is also softer.


    Sony Columbia Pictures sent a three-person team to talk to Arthur Macomb , but the results of the talk were not very satisfactory.


    According to Arthur Macomb, the purpose of Sony Columbia Pictures is not to talk, but to drag.


    Drag first, and then talk about other things.


    It will not be easy to recover the copyright proceeds sold, even if only a small part of it.


    Ronan had already anticipated it, making Marvel Entertainment ready for a long battle.


    In any case, it is better to be able to talk than to just refuse.


    Marvel Entertainment brought the copyright dispute of "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" to the law, which is tantamount to publicizing the contradiction with Twentieth Century Fox.


    In the twentieth century, Fox was extremely annoyed, especially when he thought of Marvel''s humble knees and almost begged to sell his son, but now he wants to put the cake on Fox.


    Some 20th Century Fox executives who are very familiar with Marvel left Los Angeles and made a special trip to New York.

 Chapter 671： Neet

    On the streets of Manhattan, New York, a black car passes by Times Square.


    In the car were Bernard Isinger and his assistant from Twentieth Century Fox.


    Entering Broadway, because of a traffic jam, the black car slowed down and slowly squeezed forward. The tall Bernard Isinger couldn''t help but look at his watch.


    The assistant hurriedly said: "I have half an hour to make an appointment with Joan Kleia-Lee, it''s in time."


    Bernard Isinger glanced at the dense traffic in front of him and asked, "Jan Kleia-Lee won''t go back, right?"


    "Absolutely not!" The assistant was very confident: "Joan Kleia-Lee is 54 years old, unmarried, currently without a job, and has never been in any job for more than four months in the past few decades. Her father Stan -Lee is almost her only source of income. After Stan Lee left Marvel Comics completely in 1998, her income dropped sharply. The biggest source of income at present is pension, which has seriously affected the life of Joan Kleia-Lee The quality, she and Stan Lee¡¯s agent and lawyer Keya Morgan are extremely dissatisfied with this."


    Bernard Isinger seemed to feel something: "Behind every successful father, there are always children who are not worrying."


    The assistant did not answer the conversation. If this were not the case, how could Joan Claire Lee agree to cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox? Isn''t she helping persuade Stan Lee for money?


    Family affection is always hard to ignore, especially for some elderly people.


    The assistant has personally dealt with Joan Kleia-Lee, knows a lot about her, and also knows what kind of person she is.


    Stan Lee is undoubtedly one of the benchmarks in the comic industry in the United States. With the hot sales of superhero movies such as "Spider-Man", he has even been named the father of Marvel by many people, as one of the initiators of Marvel''s many superhero ideas. One of Yihe''s most important screenwriters, Stan Lee deserves this praise.


    But in the education of children, Stan Lee is a complete loser.


    The bad things that help ideals found can only sigh for Stan Lee, the Stan Lee couple really doted their daughter Joan Kleia Lee too much.


    If it''s a teenage girl, it doesn''t matter, but Joan Claire Lee is fifty-four years old!


    Stan-Lee and his wife arranged a trust for their daughter to restrain her daughter''s assets, because the daughter''s financial situation has been very tight and often overspend, but Joan Kleia-Lee does not buy it.


    In addition to trust income, Joan-Kleia-Lee will "collect" Stan Lee from US$20,000 to US$40,000 every month. Stan-Lee and his daughter often disagree on financial management. Yell at it and go hysterical if you don''t compromise.


    The most shocking thing is that last year, Joan Kleia-Lee went home and saw a brand new luxury car, thought it was bought for her, and later found out that it was only rented in the name of Stan-Lee. She was angry and grabbed her mother. Stan Lee¡¯s arm slammed her against the window, causing her to fall. After being reprimanded by Stan Lee, she grabbed her head and hit the back of the chair.


    However, the Stan-Lee couple refused to call the police, and after Joan-Kleia-Lee apologized, how many times they forgave Joan-Klea-Lee.


    Thinking of what happened to the manga master, the assistant can only lament, pity the parents of the world!


    As for Stan Lee¡¯s agent, Keya Morgan, he has already stood with Joan Kleia Lee.


    After all, the Stan-Lee couple are already old, and their lives are gradually beginning to be unable to take care of themselves. The assets of tens of millions of dollars are not going to be handed over to Joan Kleia-Lee to inherit?


    Although what he is doing is to use Stan Lee, the assistant still admires the manga master. After learning about these situations, think about it, Stan Lee might as well get rid of it sooner.


    Maybe there will never be such annoying things as Joan Kleia-Lee in heaven. There are great heroes in heaven.


    In a theater on Broadway, two middle-aged women and an old man walked into the VIP box on the second floor early, waiting for the arrival of the other side.


    Stan Lee wears glasses and sits on a soft sofa chair. This is where he often comes to watch dramas.


    Joan Kleia-Lee went out to make a phone call, and when he came back, he said, "They are in a traffic jam. It is estimated that it will take ten minutes to come."


    Keya Morgan has been by Stan Lee''s side repeatedly, and said: "We''ll wait."


    Stan Lee glanced at Joan Kleia Lee and said, "It doesn''t matter, I have known Bernard for more than ten years, wait for him."


    Joan Kleia-Li Chao Keya-Morgan gave a wink, and Keya-Morgan found an excuse, followed Joan Kleia-Lee out of the box, and went to the corner at the end of the corridor to discuss softly.


    "Remember to persuade at the right time." Joan Kleia-Lee urged.


    Koya Morgan smiled: "Don''t worry, I will find the right time."


    Joan Kleia-Lee added: "Although my father has left Marvel, he has always been in contact with Marvel, and he is nostalgic. I''m afraid he won''t be able to turn around."


    "It depends on you." Koya Morgan encouraged: "You must be able to impress Stan."


    Joan Kleia-Lee laughed, and her experience from the past countless times made her confident: "These are not problems."


    Thinking about it, I feel happy. I have already got a lot of money from 20th Century Fox. In the future, I can get a lot of money from Marvel Entertainment. It seems that I can consider buying a large villa on Long Island and buying it in the Upper East Side. New apartment.


    Where does the money to maintain a good life come from? With such an excellent father, should he consider other things?


    Joan Kleia-Lee has lived in New York for many years. He has always felt that this is a world of fathers or mothers. Why is Paris Hilton attracting attention? Why is the Donald¡¯s daughter called a socialite? How did the two little girls of Hearst''s family become celebrities in New York''s upper class?


    The answer is obvious.


    Therefore, Joan Kleia-Lee never thought there was anything wrong with doing this.


    After gnawing my parents for decades, I have become accustomed to gnawing. I can''t say anything about gnawing and want to gnaw more.


    Keya Morgan patted Joan Kleia Lee on the arm: "Come on."


    Joan Kleia-Lee asked, "There is no problem with the law and contract, right?"


    Koya-Morgan is very certain about this: "According to the contract signed by Stan and Marvel, this is a reasonable request and is protected by law."


    Joan Kleia-Lee snorted coldly: "This is what Marvel owes us, so we should get it back."


    Koya-Morgan thought of the agency fees that might belong to him, and said with a smile, "Of course."


    Joan Kleia-Lee returned to the box and looked at the old Stan Lee. His feelings were very deep: As early as 1939, the old father entered the comic company that was not yet called Marvel, and began his legendary life. Wei has worked for more than 50 years and has spent almost his entire life in this company. He is the well-deserved "Father of Marvel."


    I''m afraid the old father can''t hold on for too long. Before he leaves the world, he must let his father get all the income that belongs to him, so that he can inherit it.


    Joan Kleia-Li has a lot of thoughts. With Kea Morgan on her side, many things are quite convenient.


    Stan-Lee¡¯s foreign public voice is controlled by Keya Morgan. She directly participates in the business activities of her old father. When the old father is older and less able to take care of himself, she will completely become the robot controlled by them.


    Wow, it''s the kind that can bring in at least millions of dollars a year.


    I feel excited when I think about it. The future life is really beautiful.


    "Joan, you are a little weird today." Stan Lee asked suddenly, "What else is there to bring me here?"


    Joan Kleia-Lee held the old father''s hand and said with a smile: "What else, isn''t your old friend Bernard calling me to meet you, can I bring you here?"


    Stan Lee did not speak any more, but looked towards his beloved stage. Like comics, drama is also his favorite.


    Unlike Joan Kleia-Lee, Koya-Morgan stayed with Stan-Lee, quietly discussing the upcoming drama, and occasionally made small jokes with Stan-Lee.


    Obviously, Stan Lee trusts Koya Morgan.


    A few minutes later, Joan Kleia-Lee¡¯s mobile phone vibrated, she hurried out of the box, and saw the tall Bernard Isinger at the entrance of the second floor, communicating in a low voice while leading them in. The box.


    "Hi, Stan, good evening." Bernard Isinger was very enthusiastic: "Your body looks much better."


    Stan Lee shook hands with Bernard Isinger: "It''s been pretty good lately. God won''t want to call me for a while." He turned to ask, "Why do you have time to visit me in New York?"


    Joan Kleia-Lee invited everyone to sit down, and Bernard Isinger said: "I''m here on a business trip in New York to do something with News Corp. I happened to stop by to see you."


    Stan Lee laughed twice: "We haven''t seen each other in a few years, right?"


    "It didn''t take long." Bernard Isinger sat next to Stan Lee: "Did you forget? We chatted for a while at the premiere of "X-Men 2". UU Reading www. uukanshu.com"


    Stan Lee patted his head: "Sorry, I''m getting old and my memory has fallen."


    Bernard Isinger said with a smile, "It''s okay."


    The two talked about the old days, and Bernard Isinger said with emotion: "In the past two years, too much has changed, especially in the comics industry."


    Stan Lee is heartbroken: "The comics industry is weakening."


    "Yes." Bernard Isinger sighed: "Even the equity of Marvel Comics has changed hands several times, and finally sold to Relativity Entertainment Group."


    When people are old, they will be conservative and don''t want to see too much change. Stan Lee is the same. It is very complicated to think that Marvel, who has worked for a lifetime, has become something for others.


    Bernard Isinger added: "Even so, it is not easy for Marvel to develop. Fortunately, there is a share of movie revenue."


    (About Stan Lee¡¯s daughter, you can check it out if you¡¯re interested, it¡¯s absolutely superb.)

 Chapter 672： Marvel breach of contract

    The box was quiet and seemed to be isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Only Stan Lee¡¯s low voice sounded: "I have been away from Marvel for a long time, and I rarely participate in Marvel¡¯s affairs. Recently, Marvel¡¯s business is not very clear , I only remember that in the past few years, Marvel insisted on selling copyrights and sharing revenue from film adaptation."


    Bernard Isinger followed Stan Lee''s words: "Movie share revenue is now a very important piece of all comic companies."


    Joan Kleia-Lee then said: "I heard that many comic companies are counting on the revenue share of film adaptation to maintain."


    "Marvel also values ??this piece very seriously." Bernard Isinger said naturally: "Recently, people from Marvel Entertainment have been urging two "X-Men" series on Twentieth Century Fox. The movie¡¯s revenue share in the first half of the year... Oh, yes, and Sony Columbia Pictures has a higher revenue share from the "Spider-Man" movie."


    Stan Lee still somewhat understands the status quo of the comics market: "Relying solely on publishing comics, the income is too low." He looked at Bernard Isinger: "If you are in Twentieth Century Fox, if you can, help Marvel more. ."


    Bernard Isinger said with a smile: "I came to New York this time, and one of my tasks was to get Marvel Entertainment to sign for the second revenue share of "X-Men 2"."


    Stan Lee took the glass from Joan Kleia Lee, took a sip, and said, "Thank you."


    "You are too polite." Bernard Isinger said: "Stan, if you don''t hear anything, Marvel Entertainment is no longer the Marvel it used to be."


    Stan Lee shook his head: "No matter how the equity changes, it will be Marvel after all."


    Bernard Isinger specifically said: "Stan, don''t worry about it. Marvel Entertainment''s account has been divided into today."


    Keya Morgan, who has been silent, suddenly interjected: "Has the movie been split? Or is it the second one? Why has Marvel Entertainment not notified me and Stan?"


    Stan Lee looks at his lawyer and business agent.


    Koya-Morgan further said: "No, nothing."


    Bernard Isinger deliberately put on a very curious gesture: "You said..."


    "Oh, that''s the case." Koya-Morgan said simply: "Marvel signed an agreement with Stan in the past. If every character Stan initiates is made into a movie or TV series, he will get the Marvel company. Ten percent of the profit from it."


    Probably too long, after the lawyer''s reminder, Stan Lee remembered: "It seems that there is such an agreement."


    Bernard Isinger asked at the right time: "So, "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" are included?"


    Koya-Morgan replied: "Yes, absolutely included."


    Bernard Isinger seemed to have not heard what Koya Morgan had said before, and asked: "Spider-Man is a big hit at the box office and surroundings. The X-Men pays a lot of shares to Marvel Entertainment. Stan You should get a lot, too? There is still a share after retirement, which is enviable."


    Stan Lee looked at Keya Morgan and asked, "Is there?"


    Koya Morgan replied very surely: "No!"


    "No?" Bernard Isinger''s face was full of surprise: "How could there be no? As far as I know, Sony Columbia Pictures has paid Marvel three times for the "Spider-Man" movie share, "Spider-Man 2 "Also paid once, 20th Century Fox..."


    Stan Lee rubbed his forehead. Before he could speak, Joan Kleia Lee said, "Marvel never mentioned this to us! Never!"


    Bernard Isinger hurriedly said: "Sorry, I don''t know very well."


    Stan Lee waved his hand: "It''s okay."


    Joan Kleia-Lee asked, "Father, is Marvel going to blame?"


    "It shouldn''t be so." Although Stan Lee left Marvel, his relationship with Marvel''s management is not bad: "Perhaps Marvel is more difficult to finance."


    Joan Kleia-Lee screamed: "But they can''t deprive us of our legal income."


    Hearing her daughter''s sudden raising voice, Stan Lee reminded: "This is my legal income."


    "Yes, it''s yours." Joan Kleia-Lee never quarreled with Stan-Lee in front of outsiders: "Father, I am concerned about the protection of your rights."


    Keya Morgan interjected: "Marvel Entertainment breached its contract."


    The assistant rang the phone ring, said a word after the connection, and then handed it to Bernard Isinger. Bernard Isinger stood up and went outside to answer the phone, and quickly returned to the box.


    Some things are enough for him as an outsider to bring up topics, and for others, people around Stan Lee need to work hard.


    Therefore, Bernard Isinger made a goodbye promptly on the grounds of temporary incidents.


    Inside the box, three people became Stan Lee.


    Stan-Lee asked directly: "Kaya, Marvel has not contacted you about the division?"


    "No." Koya Morgan said without hesitation: "Never."


    Although his feelings for Marvel are extremely deep, Stan Lee still feels quite uncomfortable when it comes to huge revenue sharing.


    This is human nature, and whoever changes it will also have emotions.


    Joan Kleia-Lee couldn''t wait to say: "Father, your legal rights have been violated!"


    Stan Lee was silent, his mood was quite complicated, and he didn''t know how to resolve this dispute that would inevitably cause trouble.


    "The box office of "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 2" is scary. It is said that the peripheral income exceeds the box office. Seeing that there are no outsiders, Stan Lee is silent and hesitating again, and Joan Kleia Lee is anxious: "There are two more "X-Men", Universal Pictures¡¯ "Hulk", Marvel Entertainment owes us so much!"


    Her words are endless: "We can''t just let it go, this money is more than my trust fund..."


    Hearing what Joan Claire Lee said, Keya Morgan quickly gave her a hint with his eyes.


    Just a little bit, Joan Kleia-Lee will say that he needs money to buy a large villa.


    Joan Kleia-Lee has been gnawing for so many years, gnawing out experience and knowledge, and also gnawing a bit of ingenuity, and hastily closed his mouth.


    As a lawyer, Koya-Morgan is much smarter than Joan Klea-Lee: "Stan, we can''t treat this as not happening."


    Stan Lee said: "I''m old, maybe Marvel thought I was useless."


    "It has nothing to do with age." Keya Morgan continued: "Marvel has dozens of well-known superheroes, and your legal rights are involved. This time, Marvel Entertainment may treat you as the original author who never existed. , And all subsequent gains will be suppressed, and our future losses may reach tens of millions of dollars."


    Stan Lee trusted Koya Morgan very much and asked, "What do you want to do?"


    Joan Kleia-Lee almost couldn''t help but uttered again, but under Kea-Morgan''s gaze, he finally maintained a rare silence.


    Koya-Morgan said: "Tomorrow I will send a letter to Marvel Entertainment, and then contact Avi Arach, to have an interview with him. If Marvel Entertainment still ignores our legal rights, we can only solve it through legal means. ."


    Stan Lee frowned slightly: "I have worked at Marvel for more than 50 years, so this is not good."


    Joan Kleia-Lee finally couldn''t help it: "They don''t take you to heart, why do you care about their feelings? If they really value you, they will withhold your hair and not give it? Did they forget? Is this possible?"


    "You have a contract with Marvel." Keya-Morgan said: "This is Marvel Entertainment''s breach of contract. We are just taking up legal weapons to protect our legitimate rights and interests."


    Joan Kleia-Lee said: "This is because they were wrong first."


    Stan Lee thought about it for a while, and said to the female lawyer: "Kaya, you are solely responsible for this matter."


    "Okay." Koya Morgan responded naturally.


    Stan-Lee reminded her unconscious daughter: "Don''t participate, stay safe, the current Marvel entertainment is not the previous Marvel."


    Joan Kleia-Lee was not reconciled, but after Kea-Morgan reminded her with his eyes, he said, "I see."


    With such an accident, Stan Lee lost interest in watching the drama and stood up and said, "Don''t watch it, let''s go back."


    Keya Morgan raised his arm: "Don''t worry, I will deal with it tomorrow."


    Joan Kleia-Lee followed, calculating how much more he would get after the hundreds of thousands of dollars in 20th Century Fox?


    The two took Stan Lee home and got in the same car outside the apartment building.


    "What are you going to do?" Joan Kleia-Lee asked.


    Koya-Morgan said calmly: "Send a lawyer''s letter to Marvel Entertainment, and then sue them in Stan''s name."


    Joan Kleia-Lee asked again: "Marvel Entertainment won''t give it directly?"


    "No Koya-Morgan said: "Maybe Marvel¡¯s new parent company doesn¡¯t know the situation, but Marvel¡¯s management must know about it. At least Avi-Allard knows. But keep pressing and not giving, because of what? As you said, forgetting the impossible is not an excuse. The only reason is that the management of Marvel Entertainment does not want to give it! "


    Joan Kleia-Lee finally said something very sensible: "When people retire and leave, their influence is gone."


    "Marvel probably thinks that Stan is not in good health. After a few years, Stan may not be there." Koya-Morgan thinks this may be quite large: "When Stan is gone, this money may be saved."


    Joan Kleia-Lee said: "They want to be beautiful! And me!"


    Koya Morgan smiled and did not speak, because Stan Lee did not authorize Joan Kleia Lee. If that happens, the follow-up will be very troublesome.


    "He won''t let Marvel go?" Joan Kleia-Lee was worried.


    Koya-Morgan said: "Absolutely not, he will not give up with me."

 Chapter 673： Threat in the future

    The following day, Bernard Isinger visited Stan Lee again and brought him a new "Fantastic Four" comic.


    Stan Lee was heartbroken to see his children become like this.


    When Bernard Isinger left, he reminded Stan Lee to pay attention to each issue of the "Fantastic Four" comics.


    In mid-August, the hottest news in the entertainment industry was not that Charlie Sheen had another derailment, nor was it that a reporter photographed Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston walking into the store and confessing to buying handcuffs. It was also not the media rumors that Stewart- Townsend gave his girlfriend a resounding slap in the street...


    Instead, Stan Lee, who is known as the "Father of Marvel", officially filed a lawsuit in the New York District Court and took Marvel Entertainment to court!


    In the indictment, Stan Lee claimed that Marvel Comics had an agreement with Stan Lee, and that if each character he participated in was made into a movie or TV series, he would receive percent of the company¡¯s profits. Ten, but all Marvel adapted movies including "Spider-Man" did not get Stan Lee a dollar.


    Before the lawsuit happened, Ronan got the news, and personally called Avi Allard, asking him to contact Stan Lee to resolve it.


    But Stan Lee still took Marvel Entertainment to court.


    Ronan was a bit angry, and he was quite dissatisfied with the management of Marvel Entertainment and called Avi Allard to Los Angeles.


    In the meeting room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Avi Allard was somewhat embarrassed. Kevin Fitch, who was specifically called, was more on the sidelines. After all, he really joined Marvel after the establishment of Marvel Entertainment.


    Robert Iger looked serious.


    Robert Lee has a gloomy face. As the head of the legal and copyright department of the group company, he knows very well what kind of trouble the contract might cause Marvel Entertainment and even the entire Relativity Entertainment Group if it really exists.


    Fortunately, Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment have always adopted the strictest confidentiality measures for the "Avenger Project", otherwise the trouble may be ten times or twenty times bigger.


    "I need an explanation, Avi!" Ronan stared at Avi-Allard coldly: "Why didn''t I know that Marvel signed such a contract with Stan Lee? Why didn''t anyone at Marvel ask me Have you reported this?"


    Avi-Allard first apologized: "I''m very sorry, this is my negligence."


    Ronan ignored him and continued, "I need an explanation."


    Avi-Allard can see that the super-rich in the entertainment industry, the only master of Marvel Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment Group, is really angry.


    "This is the contract signed with Stan Lee when Marvel Comics began to sell a large number of superhero copyrights in the early 1990s." Avi Allard hesitated for a moment, or said truthfully: "Since then, Marvel Comics has fallen into crisis. Shares are frequently changed, managers come in and out, and most people, including me, ignore this contract."


    He did not shirk his responsibility: "This is my negligence."


    Ronan looked at Avi Allard and didn''t speak.


    Avi-Allard added: "After the 20th Century Fox''s "X-Men" movie was divided into accounts, someone in Marvel remembered this contract, but it was by the board of directors..."


    This was not finished. Under Ronan''s gaze, Avi Allard changed his words: "To be precise, it was at my direction that Stan Lee''s share was deducted."


    Robert Iger interjected and asked: "In other words, is this contract real?"


    "Yes." Avi-Allard could not deny: "The Marvel owner Perelman at the time only wanted to use Marvel''s listing to make quick money from the financial market. He didn''t care about other things at all. In order to fight for With the support of the powerful Stan Lee, he signed such a generous share contract with Stan Lee."


    Kevin Fitch asked: "Marvel''s equity has changed several times, is this contract still valid?"


    Robert Lee replied: "Unfortunately, it still retains the legal effect."


    Kevin Fitch took a sigh of relief: "In our Avengers project, all the main creators are Stan Lee''s superhero adaptation movies. Can Stan Lee make 10% of the profits?"


    Avi Allard closed his eyes slightly and nodded slowly: "According to the terms of the contract, there is nothing wrong with saying that."


    "You are seriously negligent!" Robert Iger is already the CEO of Relativity Entertainment, and his voice is quite stern: "Avi, your negligence may cause the Avengers plan to fall into a great passivity."


    "I''m very sorry." Avi-Allard did not want to lose his current position, but defended: "This contract is not legally problematic, but from the perspective of company operations, it is very unreasonable. Since the end of the nineties, Stan -Lee¡¯s health condition is deteriorating, coupled with Marvel¡¯s cramped liquidity, in order to maintain the company, I made the decision to withhold the share. Those several million dollars is not a big company, but to Marvel at the time It belongs to the funds that can save the company."


    Avi-Allard further argued: "On the other hand, because strictly speaking, Marvel did not breach the contract. The contract stipulates that Marvel¡¯s profit is 10%, but in fact Marvel has been in a state of loss. ."


    Robert Iger agrees with Avi Allard''s point of view: "Marvel really hasn''t been profitable in recent years."


    Ronan said: "The key to this contract is not the past and the present, but the future."


    Everyone in the conference room understands what Ronan is talking about. With accounting calculation rules and company changes, it is not difficult to make profits from the past few Marvel movies, but what about the "Avengers Project" in the future? How much will it cost? Do you want to make all movies at a loss? Who would believe that one after another, he invested heavily in the continuous shooting and production of loss-making movies?


    "If this lawsuit enters the legal process." Ronan asked Robert Lee: "What is our winning rate?"


    Robert Lee said: "I looked for a lawyer to read the contract. Attorney Dinah''s opinion is at most 50%."


    Robert Iger said: "The best way is to reach an out-of-court settlement."


    Kevin Fitch reminded: "The key is that contract!"


    Avi Allard spoke again: "Marvel has been in contact with Stan Lee. According to what we know so far, Stan Lee''s daughter has played an important role in it."


    "Stan Lee''s daughter?" Ronan asked.


    Avi-Allard knew about Joan Kleia-Lee''s best product, and roughly introduced the basic situation to Ronan and others.


    Robert Iger was a little surprised: "There are such people."


    Ronan shook his head secretly. It seemed that he had read the news in general, but he didn''t remember it very clearly. Anyway, Stan-Lee was surrounded by too many ill-intentioned people in the last ten years.


    From lawyers to family members to assistants to babysitters, it seems that too many people want to acquire things that shouldn''t belong to them in the last years of this manga master.


    I remember reading a report. It seemed that Stan Lee¡¯s lawyer, assistant and nanny accused him of harassing the nanny, which was later proved to be a collusive frame.


    With such a superb daughter, the future life of this manga master can be imagined.


    Ronan asked, "Apart from Stan Lee''s daughter?"


    The problem is easier to solve with the greedy daughter of Stan Lee alone.


    Avi-Allard understood Ronan''s meaning, and said, "I haven''t noticed anyone else intervening."


    Ronan looked at Robert Lee: "You have someone in New York. Check the specific situation of Stan Lee''s daughter and check it carefully."


    "Okay." Robert Lee picked up the phone and started texting.


    "Kevin is right." Ronan continued: "The biggest problem with this contract is not how much Stan Lee can get from Marvel''s past and current superhero movies, but the future!"


    He emphasized: "We can''t let this contract continue!"


    Robert Iger agreed: "This means that we may pay a painful price in the future." He had communicated with Ronan before: "Our advantage is that the Avengers plan is still in the confidential stage, so we must take the fastest Speed, solve the problems caused by this contract, otherwise once "Iron Man" is released, this contract will become a sharp blade to cut Marvel''s flesh and blood!"


    Ronan glanced at Avi-Allard, temporarily suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, and said: "This matter must be dealt with immediately. I need Marvel to understand the situation and establish a direct communication channel with Stan Lee to strive for An agreement is reached outside the court."


    Robert Iger exchanged a few words with Ronan in a low voice, saying: "If necessary, you can pay a certain price to buy out this agreement."


    Avi-Allard took the initiative to take a step back: "I am personally willing to give up this year''s salary to cover this expense."


    Ronan didn''t speak, and Robert Iger was directly responsible for the company''s internal management.


    Robert Iger said: "Now is not the time to pursue accountability. We will settle this contract and talk about other things."


    Ronan has no opinion on this.


    Robert Iger said directly: "Avi, you return to New York and set up a crisis public relations team at Marvel to deal with this incident."


    Avi Allard knows he can¡¯t hesitate: "I''ll go back this afternoon."


    Robert Iger continued: "Lee, you will join the lawyer Dinah, and you will rush to New York with the capable staff of your department, and take full responsibility for the handling."


    Avi-Allard is a little disappointed but can''t object, because Marvel management''s internal mistakes have lost the initiative to deal with it.


    "Marvel Entertainment will fully cooperate." Avi Allard said immediately.


    Now that Marvel Entertainment has delisted, more than 90% of the shares are in the hands of Relativity Entertainment. It is not difficult to replace the CEO.


    Kevin Fitch looked at Avi Allard, immediately responded positively, and at the same time showed his presence: "What can I do?"


    Ronan understood his thoughts and said, "You are in charge of the "Iron Man" project. Don''t let this affect the crew."


    "I see." Kevin Fitch stopped in moderation.


    Robert Iger no longer said: "Do it now."


    Ronan and Robert Iger took the lead to leave the meeting room. The two discussed the situation of Marvel Entertainment as they walked. When "Iron Man" succeeded, the situation of Marvel Entertainment had stabilized, and it was necessary to make adjustments to Marvel Entertainment.

 Chapter 674： Under great pressure

    In the office, Robert Iger took out a document from the cabinet and handed it to Ronan: "I am also responsible for this matter. I failed to pay attention to the Stan Lee contract in time."


    Ronan waved his hand: "A contract ten years ago, Marvel management did not pay attention to it. Many people have forgotten in the corner. It is normal for us to ignore it."


    Robert Iger added: "Avi-Allard should not have deliberately concealed it. We reviewed Marvel''s financial accounts during the reorganization. There is no problem with Avi-Allard."


    "If he has a problem." Ronan opened the file and scanned it: "I won''t let him return to Marvel again."


    He looked at Robert Iger: "How big is the risk of Marvel Entertainment changing the CEO?"


    Robert Iger told the truth: "If "Iron Man" is successful, Marvel Entertainment will stabilize, and the risk is relatively small... Well, let''s put it this way, the more successful the "Iron Man" movie, the more revenue it will bring. The greater the influence of Marvel, the less risk of replacing Avi-Arad."


    He persuaded Ronan: "Marvel Entertainment is best to maintain stability at the moment, and we will wait until "Iron Man" is released."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I think so too."


    Robert Iger asked: "Do you have someone to take over?"


    Ronan shook his head: "Not yet." He thought about it, and then said, "Bob, you can focus on Kevin Fitch and Isaac Permut."


    The former is currently the production leader of Marvel''s "Avengers Project", and the latter was originally the president of Marvel Comics. After the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, he was promoted to the co-president of Marvel.


    Robert Iger wrote it down: "I will let people focus on it."


    Although it was not intentional for Avi-Allard on the contract between Marvel and Stan-Lee, major mistakes were made, and when Relativity Entertainment acquired Marvel, it planned to gradually replace some of Marvel¡¯s top management personnel. .


    Ronan put down the documents in his hand and said: "This assessment is very objective and reflects the value of Pixar Studio."


    Robert Iger said: "When I visited Pixar last weekend, I saw Steve Jobs, but he didn''t talk to me in depth. The entire meeting lasted less than five minutes." He thought a little and said, "Steve Jobs. -Jobs does not want to meet with you at the moment, because meeting with you means he has to make a choice."


    Ronan could guess part of Steve Jobs'' thoughts: "This choice is not easy to make."


    "Pixar Studio is the most valuable asset in Jobs'' hands after all." Robert Iger said.


    Steve Jobs did not step into the threshold of billionaires for the first time until Pixar Studios went public in 1995, and Pixar Studios supported most of Jobs'' billionaires.


    "Keep your attention." Ronan checked the time and said, "I''ll go to lunch first, and I will pick up people at the airport in the afternoon."


    Arriving on the dining floor of the opposite building, Ronan called Jessica Felton. The female producer was still working and had to wait a while to come.


    Except for the main entrance hall on the first floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, the rest is entirely a dining area. Many restaurants are available to facilitate dining and entertainment for employees.


    Ronan came to a steak shop, and after waiting less than ten minutes, Jessica Felton hurried in.


    "Here, Jesse." Ronan beckoned.


    Jessica Felton wore a dark lady''s suit. In the open jacket, the light-colored shirt was tight on her chest, and the pressure was absolutely huge.


    She wears light make-up and her long brown hair is tied into a ponytail behind her head, which is particularly capable.


    "Diablo Coty came over suddenly." Jessica Felton explained for her lateness: "She is dissatisfied with the adjustment of the script by the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment. I called the staff from both sides to coordinate. It just ended. ."


    Ronan nodded, picked up the menu, and put it in front of her: "Order yourself what you want, I''ll treat you today."


    Jessica Felton ordered a small rib, ordered a vegetable salad, asked Ronan, helped him order a snowflake steak, and continued the topic: "Diablo Coty and many newcomers Like the screenwriter, she has some unrealistic ideas, and she has a lot of opinions about changes to the commercial script. I convinced her to spend a lot of time."


    "So, I think it''s rare to have a female screenwriter like Lindsay." Ronan said.


    "Yeah, too." Jessica Felton quietly sorted out her shirt. After sitting down, she felt that the buttons on her chest would collapse: "But before coming to Shahai Entertainment, Lindsay had experienced many setbacks. Dispel those unrealistic ideas."


    Ronan smiled and asked, "Diablo Coty persuaded?"


    Jessica Felton took a sip from the water glass: "It''s been coordinated, there will be no problems for the time being, and it will be difficult to tell in the future. It is not a last resort, and I don''t want to use the identity of the producer to force people to press."


    Ronan agreed: "That is the last choice."


    After the experience of several films, Jessica Felton¡¯s way of thinking has gradually shifted to the producer¡¯s point of view. At this time, she said: ¡°Tell you good news, Dawn Johnson, Paul Walker, Tai Both Rhys Gibson and Jordana Brewster signed the cast of the "Fast and Furious" series."


    "It''s worth a drink." Ronan held up the glass and touched Jessica Felton: "The foundation of the actor has been laid."


    He took a sip of water and asked, "Where is director Justin Lin?"


    Jessica Felton said: "It''s almost done, and it is estimated that I can sign the contract next week."


    Ronan laughed: "It''s all good news."


    Jessica Felton asked: "Dominic Torreto will be out of this role in the future?"


    Ronan said directly: "Originally, the protagonist in the first part was Paul Walker, and in the second part, Dominic Torreto did not appear. This character should be concealed as an escape, and the second part is continued in the character handling. Completely downplay, needless to mention, use Dawn Johnson and Paul Walker to form a strong team to highlight the theme of logging."


    "That''s fine." Jessica Felton thought and said, "Just treat this role as never existed."


    Ronan added: "The third part is the key. The first sequel after we won the copyright is also a turning point. Don''t rush to expand the worldview and plot. First, focus on being safe and opening up the situation."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I understand." She suddenly asked: "You plan to shoot that "Juneo", can you wait for "Fast and Furious 3" after the production is over?"


    Ronan understood what she meant: "Do you want to be the producer of "Juneo"?"


    When it comes to work, Jessica Felton does her part: "I like this script very much."


    Ronan agreed: "Yes, originally "Juneo" will be officially started next year."


    Jessica Felton asked: "What is the expected goal?"


    Ronan also concealed it, and said directly: "The world can reach 300 million US dollars, which is considered an overfulfillment of the task."


    "It''s a lot of pressure." Jessica Felton told the truth: "I have to work hard."


    At this time, the waiter served food one after another. The two were eating and talking. The topic was still film and work. Sometimes Ronan talked about other aspects, and Jessica Felton quickly returned to work.


    After lunch, Jessica Felton didn''t wait much: "I''m going back. I need to take a look at the special effects produced on "Pirates of the Caribbean 3"."


    Ronan glanced at the time: "Go ahead, I should also go to the airport."


    When he got out of the steakhouse, Ronan made a call to Finch and came to the door of Relativity Entertainment. David had already drove the car over and got in the car and went straight to Los Angeles International Airport.


    An hour and a half later, when the flight from Berlin landed at Los Angeles International Airport, Ronan met Tony Koch.


    "It''s been a long time, Tony." Ronan stepped forward and hugged Tony Koch, who said with a smile: "We just met in May."


    Then Ronan followed Tony Koch to Los Angeles and shook hands with the creators of "Eavesdropping Storm."


    The group left the airport, the creators of "Eavesdropping Storm" boarded two commercial vehicles, and Tony Koch followed Ronan to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    Back to the Theory of Relativity Building, Tony Koch got out of the car and looked at the nearly 30-story office building in front of him, and exclaimed, "Ronan, it''s really different! Your Relativity Entertainment even has your own office building."


    Ronan smiled, and there is no need to be humble with Tony Koch: "The company is big, it always needs a facade."


    "That''s right." Tony Koch walked toward the main entrance of the building and asked curiously: "How much is the entertainment value of relativity theory now?"


    Ronan shrugged: "The company is not listed. It''s hard to say in this respect."


    Tony Koch approached and lowered his voice: "I heard that last year''s profit reached 500 million US dollars?"


    "The DVD market is very hot now." Ronan neither admitted nor denied: "This piece of business is very profitable."


    Tony Koch deliberately said: "Fortunately, I stay in Germany all year round or I will be jealous."


    Ronan led him towards the building: "Your Koch Films and the Foundation are not doing badly. Aren''t you also a billionaire?"


    "The main reason is to follow you for the cheap." Tony Koch did not deny this: "Because of our cooperation, I made enough money."


    Ronan changed the subject: "How''s the crew preparing here?"


    Tony Koch knew that Ronan was asking about "Eavesdropping Storm," and said: "The film won the Berlin Golden Bear Award and a series of European Film Festival awards. This time, the goal is next year¡¯s Oscar¡¯s Best Foreign Language Film, The Golden Man ."


    "I will let the Embassy Pictures fully operate." Ronan said: "It will soon be the Toronto Film Festival, and the Embassy Pictures will send someone to accompany the crew to participate in the festival."


    Tony Koch responded, "I can go back with confidence."


    Ronan invited: "Stay a few more days. After attending the premiere of Embassy Pictures'' film next week, we will leave."

 Chapter 675： No need to change actors

    Every month, Embassy Pictures, the distribution company of Relativity Entertainment, releases at least one movie.


    On the second weekend of mid-August, the classic zombie film "Dawn of the Living Dead" directed by Zach Schneider and remake of George-A-Romero will be released soon.


    Although the project''s production budget is only 20 million US dollars, it is a medium-to-low investment in Hollywood, but in the category of zombie movies, it is definitely a large investment and large production.


    It is relatively rare for zombie movies to invest more than ten million dollars.


    In many cases, zombie films are synonymous with B-level films and shoddy.


    But once the trailer of "Dawn of the Living Dead" was released, it attracted the attention of a large number of zombie fans.


    Although zombie culture belongs to a niche culture even in North America, there are a considerable number of die-hard fans. These people''s obsession with zombie culture is not inferior to the fans of Captain Jack Sparrow.


    In the promotion of "Dawn of the Living Dead", the Embassy Pictures also invited George A-Romero heavily to participate in a number of promotional activities.


    George Romero was quite satisfied with the crew''s acceptance of his suggestion and the use of women as the first protagonist. Not only did he praise Scarlett Johansson for his outstanding acting skills, he also actively cooperated with some publicity measures of Embassy Pictures.


    In the field of zombie films, George Romero''s influence is self-evident.


    The image of zombies in modern popular culture in the true sense was developed from the rabies virus, and it was widely spread in the movie "Night of the Living Dead" directed by George Romero in 1968. Zombies are no longer pure The dull image of coolie controlled by humans has turned into a horrible image of immortality, rotting limbs, and biting the living.


    George Romero has also become a veritable father of modern zombie films. His "Trilogy of the Living Dead" not only pinpoints current malpractices, but also has distinctive characteristics of the times, as well as bloody, violent and eye-opening zombie scenes. It has influenced countless zombie movies and laid down several general developments for the later zombie culture. It can be called the "three laws of robots" in the zombie world, and it is still in use today.


    The premiere of "Dawn of the Living Dead" was placed on the newly completed Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles. From the morning, the surrounding area seemed to be the end of the world, and various zombies came out of the cage.


    Zombies of various shapes are seen around, and Nokia Plaza is completely occupied by zombies.


    The premiere was created by Embassy Pictures as a carnival feast of zombie culture.


    At 5 o''clock in the afternoon, the premiere kicked off. Before many celebrity guests walked on the red carpet, the zombies took the lead on the red carpet, which caused the zombie culture lovers on both sides to scream constantly, and even some female fans went crazy. It seems to call more than seeing a handsome guy.


    Seeing the zombies, some people''s emotions suddenly flew up.


    Maybe you can shoot a zombie romance, just call "My Boyfriend is a Zombie".


    Ronan came to the door of the Nokia Theatre, looked at the screaming zombie culture lovers, and said to George Clint: "These are our audience protection."


    George Clint said: "Robert has obtained the film and television adaptation rights of The Walking Dead. Are we really not making movies, but adapting TV series?"


    Ronan said: "This is a project for Netflix."


    George Klin nodded characteristically: "When will it start?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan looked at Scarlett Johansson walking on the red carpet: "As long as "Dawn of the Living Dead" succeeds, more zombie movies will follow, which will further expand the influence of zombie culture and film and television works. To create a more favorable communication environment for related works."


    George Clint estimated: "At least three to four years."


    Ronan smiled: "It''s almost the same, it depends on the specific situation."


    He specifically asked Connie to conduct surveys and statistics. Today, there is no zombie-themed TV series in Hollywood. If "The Walking Dead" appears as a pioneer, it may attract more people''s attention.


    Scarlett Johansson walked into the interview area. The female star at the peak of her appearance and figure instantly attracted the attention of countless media reporters and surrounded her.


    With Ronan, Scarlett Johansson has paid a lot, and of course it needs to be reciprocated, and she knows Ronan doesn¡¯t mind taking him appropriately.


    "When Ronan came to me and asked me to act as the heroine, I was moved by his brand-new creativity." Scarlett Johansson said naturally: "I have been fascinated by zombies since I was a child. It all stems from the curiosity after death. If death is not eternal, if it is only half-dead and the body is still alive, what will this world be like? So I also fell in love with the movies directed by Romero."


    When the celebrities are interviewed, all kinds of beautiful remarks will appear. As for the truth and falsehood, they know best.


    Scarlett Johansson does not like zombie culture, and took the film "Dawn of the Living Dead" just because the producer is called Ronan Anderson.


    Because she believes that Ronan will be as successful as ever, and Ronan''s success will drive her success, thus realizing the transformation of the business direction.


    Although Ronan gave her a lot of valuable gifts, if she didn''t gain anything in business, she would have to sell herself to Ronan if she wanted to continue to maintain a bright and beautiful life.


    If you charge a fee every time you go to Future World Manor, the nature will change.


    "Hi, Ronan." Scarlett saw Ronan at the entrance of the theater and hurried over to say hello: "You didn''t walk the red carpet?"


    Ronan shook his head: "There are too many zombies, I''m scared."


    Scarlett Johansson couldn''t help laughing, and deliberately took Ronan''s arm: "Don''t worry, I have beaten many zombies, and I will protect you."


    Ronan also laughed and went into the theater with Scarlett Johansson.


    "Zach, Warner Bros. hopes to be with you in the future..."


    As soon as he entered the VIP lounge, Ronan saw Charles Rowan chatting with Zach Schneider and said, ¡°Charles, if you want to dig Zach to Warner Bros., you have to wait for Zach to complete the director contract with Shahai Entertainment. ."


    Charles Rowan smiled and replied: "I''m talking about the future, not the present."


    Zach Schneider was very calm: "I still have an appointment with Shahai Entertainment."


    "Is the project confirmed?" Charles Rowan asked.


    Zach Schneider took a look at Ronan, saw that he had no objection, and said: "Yes, it is confirmed, an epic action film based on a comic."


    Charles Rowan thought about what he had heard: "Frank Miller''s "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan"?"


    Ronan said: "It''s this one. After Zach''s vacation ends, preparations will begin."


    Charles Rowan didn''t say much, but remembered it in his heart.


    "Batman: Hour of War" was a great success. The theme plot and core of the film basically came from Frank Miller''s comic "The Dark Knight Returns", which made Warner Bros. pay attention to Frank Miller''s comics and wanted to win The adaptations of several other comics and interruptions are copyrighted.


    Unexpectedly, Warner Bros. slowed down, and the copyrights of Frank Miller''s other two well-known works, "Sin City" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" were all sold.


    The former was bought by the Weinstein Brothers'' Emperor Gate Pictures, and the latter fell into the hands of Shahai Entertainment early in the morning.


    Tony Koch walked over at this time, Ronan introduced him to several people present, and then went to other places, Scarlett Johansson also followed.


    "Marvel Entertainment now belongs to your relativity entertainment, right?" Scarlett Johansson asked.


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment controls Marvel Entertainment."


    Scarlett Johansson greeted the person who came to greet Ronan with a smile, waited for the other person to walk away, and whispered: "The people from Marvel Entertainment have contacted me and asked me to tell the black widow Natasha Normanoff. Are you interested."


    "Did they find you?" Ronan said, "If you are interested, you can talk to Marvel Entertainment."


    When it comes to the contract with Stan Lee, Ronan can''t say more, just vaguely.


    Scarlett Johansson was a little confused: "This character has very few scenes in "Iron Man"..."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Because of the trade secrets, I can''t say more about it. Scarlett, if the conditions are right, let''s go ahead."


    Scarlett Johansson frowned slightly. Is it really appropriate to have a role with few scenes, low pay, and a long contract?


    She could not make a decision immediately.


    Although Black Widow is a typical movie and role that has made an actor, it will not be too different to switch to other actresses with excellent appearance conditions, and it is not difficult to find suitable candidates. After all, there are not too many **** and beautiful women in Hollywood , But thinking of the roles he was once familiar with, and the various efforts Scarlett Johansson has made on his side now, Ronan decided to say a few more words.


    "Sometimes, you can''t just look in front of you." Ronan said faintly: "Scarlett, you can also look farther."


    Scarlett Johansson heard the hint in Ronan''s words and recalled it carefully. From getting together in the elevator to now it seems that Ronan has never done anything against her.


    As Ronan''s status is really bad for her, there is no need for such trouble.


    Speaking of which, Scarlett Johansson¡¯s experience of working hard in Hollywood since childhood made her quickly make a decision: "Ronan, I know what to do."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Do what you want, don''t think about me."


    "No." Scarlett Johansson said seriously: "I think we can work together for many more years, at least I am still young and beautiful."


    This is straightforward enough.


    Ronan patted her arm: "Miss Johnson, you are a smart and good girl."


    Scarlett Johansson said immediately: "A smart girl is always waiting for your call."


    Ronan is now sure that the role of Black Widow should not need to change actors.

 Chapter 676： The romance between zombies and men

    On the chaotic road, the heroine played by Scarlett Johansson, dressed in a tight t-shirt, rushed into a grass frantically, followed by a group of zombies.


    Under the pursuit of the zombies, the heroine stepped on high heels and ran flat on the grass.


    The high heels and the posture of running with the chest not only stand out, but also exaggerate the advantages of Scarlett Johansson.


    The young Scarlett Johansson is indeed rich in capital.


    As a result, as the giant in the close-up shot vibrated up and down in the run, the audience stared at the screen, and many people opened their mouths wide.


    Some viewers even muttered to themselves: There is an earthquake! The mountains are shaking!


    This special lens is definitely epic!


    Putting on high heels and running in a specially designed posture, it seems to exceed D, right?


    It seems that there is at least E.


    Anyone with experience knows that ninety-nine percent of the vibrations are natural.


    The lens design specially tailored by the crew based on Scarlett Johansson''s figure, presented on the big screen, can only be described as shock.


    Ronan believes that, regardless of the success or failure of "Dawn of the Living Dead," this shot of Scarlett Johansson will inevitably be made into animated pictures and then appear on various forums and social media.


    This can also give all the ferocious actresses a hint, if you have an advantage, you must use it!


    If you don¡¯t have a natural advantage, do you have to pretend to be ugly?


    Beautiful things are pleasing to the eye.


    I have to say that at the beginning of the film, the audience was stimulated by the earth-shattering shock of the heroine.


    With fierce heroines, popular special effects and realistic makeup zombies, and human infighting in apocalyptic environments, there is no lack of **** and cruel scene design. The film successfully attracted the audience.


    In fact, "Dawn of the Living Dead" didn''t have any innovation, except that the zombies run faster, everything is old wine in new bottles, or the usual routine of zombie movies.


    For example, because of the inexplicable crisis, the zombie virus broke out all over the world, and most people became zombies, especially the people around the protagonist. The zombies themselves did not have any thinking ability or independent consciousness, and could only rely on instinctive activities.


    Roughly like rabies, catch up and bite people.


    As for how the virus appeared or how it broke out, it doesn''t matter.


    For example, once a normal person is bitten by a zombie, it will quickly become a zombie. Under normal circumstances, the time to become a zombie is very short, but once the plot requires it, it will last a few days without a problem.


    Almost all zombie movies have similar plots. Some people become zombies immediately after being bitten, while others are bitten and concealed, waiting for a critical moment to become zombies and jump out to bite people in order to bring more How scared and confused.


    Also, zombies are walking dead people. Dead people are naturally not afraid of pain, injury, or sacrifice, so zombies are very fearless. No matter how they hurt him, zombies will bite people like a mad dog, and the only thing that can completely kill zombies The way is a headshot.


    Strictly speaking, this is not a need for zombies, but a need for movie performance.


    Because a headshot can make the movie look like a bloodshot, the pleasure brought by a headshot is simply unparalleled, and most zombie movies are a headshot feast.


    Blood blossoms and brains fly together, that is the romance of zombies.


    Finally, there is one thing that all zombie movies or literary works will focus on-facing the threat of zombies and doomsday, the relationship between people.


    Even many works are dressed in zombies, and the real theme is human nature.


    In addition to its own horror and horror attributes, zombie works often have attributes such as doomsday and disaster. Therefore, some of the focus is often not on zombies, but on human beings in extreme environments. How do they choose is to rely on each other. Help, or kill others for their own survival...


    The cartoon "The Walking Dead" that Shahai Entertainment has already obtained is a representative of this aspect.


    Zombie movies in the early 21st century are still B-level horror and **** films.


    But in the future, this strange type of zombie art film will also appear.


    It''s not uncommon for zombie romance films and the like.


    Zombies can also gradually become a major category in Hollywood film and television creation from the small classification in B-level movies.


    Ronan once experienced in 2012, because a certain Hollywood movie promoted an atmosphere of doomsday panic, which once caused panic, many literary works used the 2012 Doomsday as the background theme of the zombie outbreak.


    Even at that time, some people around Ronan were crazy buying and hoarding necessities for life and establishing their own refuge base...


    In today''s era, the influence of movies and film publicity is not negligible.


    According to the setting of works such as "The Walking Dead", if there is a possibility of a zombie outbreak, the most unfortunate thing is not to become a zombie, but to survived humans. The survivors are the real walking dead.


    The romance of zombies lies in headshots. What is the romance of men?


    Maybe someone will answer mech or something.


    The ultimate romance for men is the chainsaw!


    Those truly sturdy men never have to hide in an iron shell, but directly use the chainsaw to get up!


    For example, the chainsaw man in Texas, such as the second American Ash, who dares to saw ghosts, such as the little bald head that smashes the smelly bear in the forest, and so on.


    When the chainsaw rang, there was a lot of flesh and blood!


    "Dawn of the Living Dead" is undoubtedly the survivors who used chainsaws to anger the zombies.


    The flying head, the splashing plasma, and the scattered limbs just made blood spurt.


    Is there anything more romantic than a chainsaw cutting zombies?


    At the end of the film, the heroine bid farewell to the survivors because she was bitten by a zombie. After she chose to be broken alone, she let others escape to the island. Then she stood next to the oil drum on the dock, attracted most of the zombies, and shot. In the oil barrel, the flames of the explosion skyrocketed.


    This is the end of Ronan''s request.


    Since the first protagonist of the film is a woman, and since Scarlett Johansson is the heroine, the ending will naturally be in line with the current booming trend of feminism.


    The heroine saves the world, not the heroine waiting for the man to save.


    Facing a female celebrity whose body and appearance are at its peak, male audiences will not be disgusted. Fierceness is the best convincing power.


    Female audiences frequently applauded the ending.


    I have to say that the flow of information and economic development have made a large number of women believe that women can also do many things for men.


    In this kind of movie with a woman as the first protagonist, no matter how fierce the heroine is, she can''t be brainless.


    The film screening ended and "Dawn of the Living Dead" won enthusiastic applause.


    It is no exaggeration to say that this is the best zombie-themed movie in recent years.


    Ronan accepted the congratulations and was about to leave the theater. Before leaving, he sent Scarlett Johansson a short break tonight. Scarlett Johansson is being interviewed by reporters. The experience of the art goddess made her very temperament.


    Stars all need external personalities.


    Some celebrities are upright, some are stupid, some celebrities love to pick up girls, some celebrities love to hook men, some are sunny, some are feminine and weird, some advertise feminism, and a large number of silly white sweets...


    These are often well-designed images, and they are changing with the development of society and entertainment circles.


    Speaking of it, Leonardo DiCaprio is dedicated and always likes young and beautiful model girls under twenty-five.


    This "Dawn of the Living Dead" does not have the shadow of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" and DC superhero movie style. Zach Schneider is more traditional in the use of pictures and lenses.


    The film received a good response among the zombie culture enthusiasts. On the second day after the premiere, statistics came to Relativity Entertainment. Ronan also saw ema''s statistics. The audience in the theater was evenly rated "A-". , Is a good evaluation in zombie movies.


    In addition, the 75% freshness of the Rotten Tomatoes Index and an average score of 7.7 by IMDB users are second to none among the zombie movies in the past two decades.


    In the past few years, excluding "Resident Evil" and other game adaptation movies, few zombie movies have invested more than 10 million US dollars. Like "Dawn of the Living Dead", zombie movies that directly spent 20 million US dollars in budget are unique. .


    In the tradition of Hollywood film production companies, zombie movies are basically a classification of B-level **** movies.


    The latest zombie movie with a big investment is "A Dawn". This film has an open budget of 19 million US dollars, and the North American box office is only more than 25 million US dollars.


    This is also the reason why Hollywood no longer invests heavily in the subject of zombies.


    Once the investment increases, it will be too difficult to pay back.


    But "Dawn of the Living Dead" changed this situation.


    Sophisticated production, logically self-consistent plot, shocking heroine, **** zombies killing scenes, coupled with excellent publicity and distribution, all bring the possibility of success for this film.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Dawn of the Living Dead" won US$11.54 million in 3159 theaters, surpassing the US$5.68 million of "Butterfly Effect" by New Line Film, which was released in the same period, and firmly stood at the top of the box office list. Location.


    By the second day of its release, , the single-day harvest continued to remain at this level. The box office of 11.98 million US dollars also pushed the film''s North American box office beyond the production cost line.


    Before August has become a summer holiday in North America, it is a low season in the film market, and there is no real first-line production and release. This schedule is generally a choice of second- and third-tier films.


    After three days of the weekend, after last month''s "Reaper is Coming 3", because of the impact of "Spider-Man 2", it opened the box office championship, and Embassy Pictures finally won the North American box office championship.


    "Dawn of the Living Dead" opened with a box office of $31.2 million and topped the North American box office chart.


    In second place is "Alien vs. Predator", which was released in the second week, with a box office of 18.69 million US dollars, enough to guarantee its next weekend''s income.


    Once the famous "Butterfly Effect", the box office performance is not as big as the fame, the first weekend of $ 17.06 million in the box office can only be ranked third.


    Zach Schneider embarked on the path of directorship.

 Chapter 677： Zombies watching fireworks

    With the first week of box office release in North America, "Dawn of the Living Dead" is undoubtedly a success. Zach Schneider has also taken a solid first step from the MV and advertising industry to the film industry.


    This first step is often the most difficult. Directors without successful qualifications have too few opportunities to be in charge.


    With successful qualifications, even without too much competition, there will be invitations from production companies.


    Compared with screenwriters and actors, successful directors have a much higher status in the circle.


    Shahai Entertainment signed two film contracts with Zach Schneider, and naturally won¡¯t let Zach Schneider leave. Just as Dawn of the Living Dead was released, Ronan asked George Clint and Zach Schneider to sign The director contract of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    Zach Schneider''s film remuneration doubled several times, rising to 3 million US dollars.


    Regarding this new project, Ronan was still a little worried, and had a special chat with Zach Schneider.


    In the reception room, Ronan asked: "Zach, when do you plan to start your vacation?"


    Zach Schneider said: "The Embassy Pictures has arranged several promotional activities for "Dawn of the Living Dead" overseas. The last stop will be in Europe. After that, I will return to the UK directly. In November, I officially started preparing for "Spartan Up to three hundred warriors."


    An assistant brought coffee in. Zach Schneider thanked him and said: "I studied Frank Miller''s illustrations carefully and wanted to use a completely different style from Dawn of the Living Dead."


    Ronan picked up the coffee and took a sip: "Oh? Tell me about it."


    "Use a style that is similar to the original, which is as thick as an oil painting." Zach Schneider has obviously considered it enough: "Let the film perfectly copy the original."


    Ronan remembered the movie scenes he had seen before, and carefully recalled Frank Miller''s illustrations, saying: ¡°The original pictures are unforgettable. If they can be shown in the movie, it will be a very distinctive style.¡±


    "I not only carefully read the original work and the script adapted by Shahai Entertainment, but also studied the historical data." Zach Schneider is not a fool, knowing that this meeting between the two will determine his ability to win the project. How much autonomy to reach: "In addition, I specially went to investigate near the hot spring pass, and I went to the Louvre to see the pair of "Leonida at the hot spring pass."


    Ronan nodded slightly, Zach Schneider''s professional attitude and professionalism are beyond doubt: "Tell me about your views on movies."


    "This is a war that took place 2500 years ago." Zach Schneider looked serious: "The film that reflects this war must be a visual feast of swords and shadows."


    Hearing the words of the visual feast of the sword, the light and the sword, Ronan instantly gave Zach Schneider half of his heart.


    The most important and critical factor for the success of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is the visual effect.


    If Zach Schneider does not play a visual feast, discussing the core of war and human democracy, Ronan will immediately stop the project.


    That is the life of this project! He would rush to the street and even Frank Miller would not admit that this is a movie adapted from his own work.


    The attraction of this movie once, except for the historical factors other than the movie, is mostly due to its suffocating image charm.


    Zach Schneider continued: ¡°In order to achieve the original image style, I don¡¯t plan to use the location. All the filming of the crew will be done in front of the green screen in the studio. I plan to use the green screen technology to the extreme and create a way beyond reality. Charming CG graphics."


    "There are actors." Zach Schneider emphasized: "All the actors who play the Spartan warrior have to exercise for several months before shooting. They must be strong, muscled, and run like He As dazzling as Lakosler!"


    Ronan also emphatically reminded: "This is a man''s movie, and you must not use sissy actors."


    Zach Schneider kept nodding his head: "No." He continued what he said just now: "As an epic film, fierce war scenes are indispensable. Just like the original book, I will portray these three hundred people as gods of war. Ordinary enemies are like cutting melons and vegetables. In this brutal and **** battle, the Spartan warriors regarded death as home until they shed the last drop of blood."


    He seemed to be a little excited: "This is a film without tenderness. Everywhere on the screen is broad shoulders, protruding biceps, and **** stumps and broken arms. The film does not require tenderness, all here It''s just being strong and persevering."


    Ronan is completely relieved. Zach Schneider, who first considers commercialization and visual effects, is a good director.


    From the point of view of the film''s connotation, "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" won by showcasing various techniques is definitely not a good movie.


    But for a commercial standpoint, "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is a good movie.


    Ronan asked directly, "Have you budgeted?"


    "Done." Before Zach Schneider made the film, he was a MV and commercial director. He was very experienced: "60 million dollars! Ronan, I can finish this film for only 60 million dollars!"


    Ronan said: "I will inform Shahai Entertainment. Zach, do it as you want."


    Zach Schneider was immediately overjoyed: "Okay." He was overwhelmed with excitement: "I will definitely not let down your support."


    When leaving Ronan¡¯s office, Zach Schneider was overjoyed and relieved. Ronan¡¯s meaning was very obvious. He had considerable autonomy in the new project "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    This is unprecedented in the "Dawn of the Living Dead" project.


    In the first film he directed, he didn''t have much room for free play. He could only fill in according to the planned mode of shooting, not to mention autonomy and the like.


    But in this one, he can finally give full play to his image style!


    Zach Schneider knows that such support is hard to come by.


    I hope to continue to cooperate with Ronan and Shahai Entertainment in the future.


    Out of the relativity building, Zach Schneider suddenly thought that Ronan''s Relativity Entertainment had acquired Marvel Comics and reorganized it into Marvel Entertainment, and was still preparing for the first superhero movie "Iron Man."


    Superhero, a very interesting subject, maybe after this "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is successful, you can continue to cooperate with Ronan to shoot superhero movies.


    Zach Schneider feels that his path is infinitely broad.


    After Tony Koch took the crew of "Eavesdropping Storm" to Canada and began to prepare for the upcoming Toronto Film Festival, Ronan welcomed another visitor.


    The famous George Romero took the initiative to visit.


    "Come here rashly, excuse me." The 64-year-old George Romero has white hair and beard.


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "George, it is an honor for you to come."


    George Romero is extremely famous in the eyes of zombie fans, and his status is no less than George Lucas in the eyes of Star Wars fans, but when it comes to his reputation and status in Hollywood, he can only be regarded as second-rate at best.


    He didn''t expect Ronan to value himself so much.


    Once on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan has seen too many zombie movies and literary works. In fact, he can also be classified as a fan of zombie culture, and George Romero''s works are enlightenment.


    "The success of "Dawn of the Living Dead" proves that zombie movies are not outdated." George Romero said: "Zombie movies still have a lot of audience."


    Ronan roughly guessed and said: "Zombie themes have never been outdated. Many fans are looking forward to seeing excellent zombie movies, but there is a lack of good enough works on the market."


    George Romero no longer goes in circles: "From the time director Schneider remade "Dawn of the Living Dead", I was thinking about it. The success of the film made me determined that I am going to return to the theme of zombies."


    "This is good news." Ronan respects the enlightenment of zombie culture, but is still cautious: "The fans must be very happy."


    George Romero glanced at Ronan and saw that he had nothing else to say, so he had to say: "I thought for a long time and decided to shoot the fourth part of the zombie series."


    "Night of the Living Dead", "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Zombies Out of the Cage", this is George Romero''s famous trilogy of zombies, and is also his most well-known work.


    Ronan asked, "George, do you have any specific plans?"


    George Romero¡¯s words are difficult to distinguish between true and false: "Actually, I started planning a fourth zombie movie ten years ago, but the production company has no confidence in this subject matter."


    This kind of film has been planned many years ago, and it has become the mantra of all Hollywood directors.


    Ronan couldn''t tell how much credibility there was.


    But he believes that George Romero''s visit was not to tell him to make a new zombie movie.


    Sure enough, George Romero sighed and said: "Because I don''t have money, this project has been suppressed here for a full ten years Ronan smiled and said: "Hollywood has always been conservative. "


    George Romero understood it. The young producer on the opposite side was very patient and had to say: "I wonder if your Shahai Entertainment is interested in continuing to shoot zombie movies?"


    Ronan asked, "Is there a script?"


    George Romero was already ready, opened his briefcase and handed the printed and bound simple script to Ronan: "The stories are similar, but the backgrounds are different. I try my best to make them reflect the society of different periods. Political climate, this "Land of the Living Dead" takes place in a completely barren world."


    Ronan has seen it, and the title on the cover of the script is "Land of the Living Dead".


    Zombies who like to watch fireworks! He remembered a related clip, and thought this setting was quite interesting at the time.


    Ronan briefly flipped through the script, and there really were settings for fireworks and zombies, and immediately said: "George, I will transfer the script to Shahai Entertainment, and they will discuss the details with you."

 Chapter 678： Zombie Godfather

    In the afternoon, Ronan asked Connie to transfer George Romero''s script to Shahai Entertainment. The specific cooperation depends on the negotiation of the project.


    He once watched "Land of the Living Dead" and George Romero worked hard to make a lot of innovations because of the failure of "Zombies Out of the Cage". The film looks very interesting.


    But Ronan is not clear about the specific market response.


    However, for many zombie movies, even if the box office is not very good, the offline market is relatively broad.


    For example, "Zombie Out of the Basket" was a typical box office and word-of-mouth failure in the mid-1980s, but by the end of the 1980s, production companies not only relied on offline video tapes and TV stations to recover their investment, but also made substantial profits.


    Later a sequel came out.


    At the same time as the box office success of "Dawn of the Living Dead", Warner Bros., who witnessed the filming and production of this film almost all the way, purchased the remake copyright of "Zombie Out of the Basket" from Anchor Bay Entertainment, and it is said to be preparing to shoot "New Zombie Out of the Basket" .


    After years of relative silence, the subject of zombies will enter an active period.


    The wider the audience of zombies, the greater the future market space for the copyright that Shahai Entertainment has obtained.


    "Land of the Living Dead" still needs to control the scale of investment. Ronan''s standard is to include the script copyright costs and the production budget is about 10 million US dollars.


    Loving George Romero''s zombie films and investing in his zombie film projects are completely different things.


    George Romero was very happy over there, accepting the conditions offered by Shahai Entertainment, and preparing to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment to film "Land of the Living Dead".


    Ronan received the news and personally attended the signing ceremony between Shahai Entertainment and George Romero.


    Seeing George Romero¡¯s all-white hair and beard, Ronan suddenly remembered something. After the death of the father of modern zombie films, a fan mourned him and said: May George Romero go. The heaven is full of zombies...


    In the East there is the Ninth Uncle, and in the West there is George Romero.


    The zombie godfathers of the east and the west have already driven west.


    The only difference is that after Jiu Shu, the zombie film was in a slump.


    Without George Romero, excellent zombie films are still coming out.


    What Ronan didn''t expect was that George Romero officially signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment. After the news of shooting a new zombie movie appeared in the media, a large number of actor applications were passed to the production department of Shahai Entertainment in the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Including some well-known actors and stars, they have expressed their willingness to star in this zombie movie even if they don''t need a penny.


    This is not to say how powerful George Romero is.


    George Romero does have the status of the originator of zombie movies. In fact, he has never been a first-line director in the mainstream film industry, and he has never made a blockbuster that has attracted hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide.


    It would be a little strange to compare George Romero with Spielberg and James Cameron, but everyone admits that he is absolutely "legendary."


    It was him who created today''s hot zombie culture.


    George Romero''s zombie films are the feelings of too many people, including many actors and directors.


    The director Edgar Wright and the actor Simon Peggy of "Shaun Zombie" released in April this year came together to the Theory of Relativity Building. They wanted to appear in George Romero''s new zombie film, even if they appeared on the scene, they got a headshot. The zombies are also good.


    Aisha Aquido, the daughter of the famous Italian horror master Dario Aquido, a famous European female director and actress, and the heroine of "Xtreme Agent" in Hollywood, also called.


    The well-known American journalist, Susan Walls, who was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, has repeatedly expressed her strong desire to play as a zombie.


    Roger Albert, who violently criticized and abused "Night of the Living Dead", is also willing to play as a zombie to make up for his mistakes.


    The combination of George Romero and the theme of zombies has a huge influence.


    Ronan also consulted George Romero about the adaptation of "Walking and Going Meat", and planned to invite him to direct a few episodes in the future, but George Romero refused without hesitation.


    "I watched this series when it was first published. I don''t like this work. I have no interest at all." George Romero didn''t hide his aversion to The Walking Dead: "It''s like a soap opera at eight o''clock. Only occasionally does a zombie appear, it is not a zombie work at all."


    Shahai Entertainment invested 10 million US dollars to invest in George Romero''s "Land of the Living Dead". The film will be released next year.


    In the office, Ronan asked Connie, "Is there any clear news from New York?"


    Connie replied: "Not yet. The latest news came yesterday. Robert has met Joan Kleia Lee and Stan Lee¡¯s attorney Coya Morgan, and Avi Allard is working with Stan Lee. Li and his wife communicated."


    Ronan nodded slightly. The sooner this matter is resolved, the appointment will be settled. Relativity Entertainment has made preparations to pay a certain price. After all, it will be the real trouble if it is delayed until the "Avenger Project" is exposed.


    No matter how you use accounting rules, through various means, the amount of share involved will be calculated in units of 100 million.


    Perelman made a lot of quick money from Marvel, but he left Marvel with trouble.


    Anyone who has a sense of responsibility for the company will sign this kind of contract with Stan Lee?


    It can only be said that Perelman only wanted to make a large sum of money and ran away from Marvel, and he had not considered long-term business at all.


    Connie said at this time: "You keep me paying attention to 20th Century Fox, and just got a news." She looked at Ronan and saw that he did not stop, and said directly: "20th Century Fox obtained from Lehman Brothers. A financing of up to 1 billion U.S. dollars is used to acquire several Internet companies, including IGN entertainment and photo-sharing site Photobucket, in preparation for the integration and formation of a social sharing and video site wholly owned by Twentieth Century Fox."


    Ronan immediately thought of the key: "Twentieth Century Fox wants to establish their Netflix."


    "Yes." Connie has already analyzed: "This possibility is extremely high. Netflix''s Internet business has attracted Hollywood attention. It takes time and effort to create an Internet business from scratch, and it is far from easy to acquire directly, and we are in Chennai. The success of flying above has also allowed other companies to see successful cases."


    Ronan asked, "What about other companies?"


    Connie replied: "At present, there is definite news. Warner Bros. has combined the network resources of entertainment media such as "Variety Show" and "Entertainment Weekly" and is preparing to cooperate with other companies to establish a new entertainment gossip website. Sony Columbia Pictures is working with Amazon Talking about cooperation, Walt Disney is looking for suitable targets and also wants to take the acquisition route."


    "Twentieth Century Fox moves very fast." Ronan tapped the arm of the chair lightly.


    Connie said: "Once the acquisition is successful, 20th Century Fox can integrate the resources of these Internet companies. Although it will not threaten Netflix, it will also enter the same market."


    Ronan understands what Connie means. An Internet company supported by Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation has developed faster than ordinary companies.


    Of course he wouldn''t just watch it.


    "You contact Mark Randolph." Ronan decided to use the simplest and most effective method: "Let Mark Randolph evaluate whether these websites are useful for Netflix, and let Netflix also try to quote them. Netflix¡¯s useful companies strive to win at a reasonable price, and companies with overlapping or useless businesses must also compete with Twentieth Century Fox. Twentieth Century Fox cannot easily succeed."


    He emphatically emphasized: "Let Netflix drag time through competition, the longer the delay, the better."


    "Okay." Connie saw that Ronan had nothing else to do, and said, "I''m going to notify Netflix."


    Netflix is ??now the dominant player in the industry. It must attach importance to its own development, but also cannot ignore potential competitors.


    Mark Randolph received a notice from the head office, and immediately asked people to investigate several Internet companies. These companies are no strangers to Netflix. They are all located in Silicon Valley. The photo-sharing site Photobucket is also known as Netflix. Fei has done photo business outsourcing.


    The technical capabilities of this Internet company are quite good. Unfortunately, like most startups, it lacks sufficient funds. Mark Randolph originally intended to acquire this company. Some necessary inspections are underway. After the approval of the parent company, immediately Speed ??up the action.


    As a result of the cooperation with the station Photobucket company, Netflix understood the actual situation of this company, and quickly sent out an invitation to acquire tentatively, and tried to quote the price.


    In addition, for technical reasons on Netflix, Mark Randolph also proposed to Ronan that the launch time of Netflix''s streaming media business will be slightly delayed.


    Today''s network bandwidth and most people''s computer hardware are here. Even if Netflix has enough technology accumulation, it still has many problems to be solved if it wants streaming media services to transmit video clearly to users through the network.


    Netflix discovered a brand new network transmission technology in a company in Silicon Valley ~ www.novelhall.com ~ has just completed a patent buyout. It will take time to digest and apply it to the streaming media business.


    But with this technical support, under the same bandwidth, the video resolution provided by streaming media services can be increased by 30%, and it can effectively solve problems such as video freezes.


    This technology alone is worth the wait.


    At the same time, news from New York reached Ronan. With the assistance of Avi Allard, Robert Lee successfully resolved the issue of Stan Lee''s contract.


    Robert Lee persuaded Stan Lee''s daughter with only 2 million US dollars, and then she persuaded Stan Lee in her own way for this one-time performance.


    It is said that on the day Marvel and Stan Lee signed the general agreement, Stan Lee still had a big bag on his forehead.


    With the signing of the agreement, whether it is the Avengers project or other superheroes who will reclaim copyrights in the future, there is no more worries.

 Chapter 679： True love in true love

    San Francisco, Bay Area.


    Brown Wilson of Twentieth Century Fox is here in talks with Davis, president of Photobucket.


    "How are you thinking?" Brown-Wilson asked: "Join Fox, your company will not only get sufficient funds, but also the support of the entire Fox platform."


    Davis didn''t want to offend the people of this entertainment giant company, and put his attitude very low: "Mr. Wilson, thank you 20th Century Fox for your attention, but I''m very sorry..."


    Brown-Wilson frowned: "The price is not satisfied? Photobucket is a new company, and the $30 million investment is already a premium."


    Davis was very clever, and immediately answered: "Netflix offered $35 million to Photobucket."


    Brown Wilson asked: "Netflix? Which Netflix under Relativity Entertainment?"


    "Yes, Netflix." Davis said directly: "Netflix is ??very sincere. In the past two days, Netflix CEO Mark Randolph personally came forward and conducted detailed negotiations with Photobucket. Reaching an agreement, we will have better development when we enter Netflix."


    Brown-Wilson thought it was a question of quotation, and said: "Twentieth Century Fox''s bid will not be lower than Netflix."


    "It''s not a question of money." Davis judged from these words that Fox could not pay too high a price, and some thoughts were lost: "Netflix''s platform is more suitable for Photobucket."


    Seeing that Brown-Wilson wanted to refute and didn¡¯t want to get into a stalemate with 20th Century Fox, Davis explained: ¡°As far as I know, the Internet business of 20th Century Fox is not even marginal. Now it is entering the Internet industry. , It¡¯s just a newbie in this industry. Your traditional media platform is not suitable for putting it on the Internet, but Netflix is ??different. This is an extremely mature Internet company and even a leader in a certain Internet industry. Twentieth Century Fox It¡¯s simply not comparable to Netflix on the Internet."


    Hearing this, Brown Wilson''s face was a bit ugly, but he couldn''t refute it because it was a well-known fact.


    Davis said again: "I''m very sorry, Mr. Wilson, Photobucket has decided to accept Netflix''s offer." But in the end he still had a hint of illusion: "Unless 20th Century Fox makes it impossible to refuse."


    Brown Wilson nodded: "I understand." He took the initiative to end the meeting: "Let''s stop here."


    It is impossible for Fox in the 20th century to pay a price far exceeding the actual value for such a small Internet company.


    The previous price of 30 million US dollars is a premium in itself, 35 million US dollars can be said to be the limit of the 20th century Fox, it can not be higher.


    Davis did not entangle himself, and said: "I hope there is still a chance for cooperation."


    With a few polite words, he left.


    The situation is very clear. Twentieth Century Fox does not have Internet thinking at all, and does not understand the importance of Photobucket''s technology for Internet photo sharing and processing, or Netflix can see the actual value of Photobucket.


    This is not only a question of money, nor is it a question of money. When the acquisition amount is not much different, a suitable platform is undoubtedly more important.


    Brown-Wilson just returned to the hotel and received several calls. Several companies that had been discussed before have postponed the subsequent negotiations.


    The reason is not difficult to find, almost all the same: Netflix has also quoted those companies!


    In the afternoon, Brown Wilson returned to Los Angeles and reported the latest situation to Jim Proceedings.


    "Obviously," Jim Prolos said calmly, "Ronan Anderson''s hand stretched out."


    Brown-Wilson said: "Acquisitions may significantly exceed the budget. Originally, our plan was to acquire Internet companies for $1 billion and then integrate and develop. However, we will increase investment in acquisitions and subsequent integrated development funds..."


    Jim Prolos shook his head: "Don''t worry, I will think of a way. Lehman Brothers has long-term cooperation with us and can apply for another loan from them."


    Brown-Wilson added: "I have let people make an estimate. Netflix suddenly appears to participate in the competition, and we may pay more than 70 million US dollars."


    Jim Prolos said: "Go ahead, Twentieth Century Fox needs Internet business."


    Compared with Relativity Entertainment, all Hollywood companies started late on the Internet, one step behind, step by step.


    Hughes Aircraft Factory, Burbank, Los Angeles.


    After Howard Hughes¡¯s aircraft company was divided and sold, the huge repair sheds and hangars that Hughes bought from Lockheed in Burbank were transformed into studios by Hollywood.


    Due to the huge space of the hangar, it is especially suitable for large-scale interior layout.


    Some of the interior scenes of the "Iron Man" crew, especially the scenes of Tony Stark being imprisoned in a cave to make the Mark generation escape, will also be shot here.


    Today, the hangar once used to maintain and repair aircraft has been transformed into a huge cave.


    Ronan, accompanied by Kevin Feige and Jon Feirue, saw the interior layout of the studio, and then went to a nearby office building.


    "By the way, the young actress you recommended last time is the one called Curty Horn."


    The three people walked and talked, and Kevin Fitch said to Ronan: "After the audition, we have signed a contract with her."


    Ronan asked curiously: "Which role? You wouldn''t give her the heroine, would you?"


    "Of course not." The person who took the call was Jon Feiru: "Kate Horne is less than twenty years old, too young. She has been given the role of a female reporter."


    Ronan nodded and said, "She herself has no special requirements in this regard."


    Kevin Fitch said: "Yes, I can tell that Curty Horn is more out of interest."


    Jon Feiru joked: "If my dad is the co-chairman of Disney Pictures, I will only do things that interest me."


    Ronan and Kevin Fitch both laughed. Hollywood has always been unequal.


    Curty Horn¡¯s father, Alan Horn, carried the scapegoat of the failure of "Catwoman" and resigned from the Warner Bros. Pictures Company in an infighting with Kevin Tesohara, but Allen- Horn''s situation is basically clear in the industry, and everyone knows that the direct responsibility for the failure of "Catwoman" is not on him.


    So, just like Coty Horn said to Ronan, Alan Horn, an unemployed man who suffered a mid-life crisis, soon succeeded in getting a job again and accepted Walt Disney¡¯s employment as a Disney Pictures company. Co-chairman.


    But outsiders don''t know which side Alan Horn is leaning toward in the Disney fight.


    "It''s a pity, Jon, you don''t have a billionaire father." Ronan also joked: "Otherwise, if you mess up this movie, I can drive you home to inherit billions of dollars and let You have been sad for a lifetime."


    Jon Feiru, a fat man, is quite humorous: "How can it be sad? I laugh when I dream."


    Kevin Fitchra returned to the subject and said: "The heroine audition is over. Jon and I have two candidates, Gisele Bunchen and Carolina Kokova. They look good enough to support. In the role of the vase, the acting is not excellent, but it is also above the minimum baseline."


    Ronan nodded and said: "Two Victoria''s Secret Angels, not bad." He also had doubts: "Giselle Bonchen is Brazilian, and the setting of Pepper..."


    Having said that, he himself shook his head first, because he had seen Gisele Bunchen next to Leonardo.


    Jon Feiru said: "Relatively speaking, the Latin characteristics of Gisele Bonchen are not obvious. She looks more like a traditional white man. As for Carolina Kokova, this aspect does not exist. The problem."


    Kevin Fitch said: "Giselle Bunchen has made a world of fashion in the fashion industry, but not the top level. She is also committed to developing a second career. She has a collaboration with Relativity Entertainment and starred in "Wearing Prada demon"."


    When he came to the door of the office building meeting room, he slightly lowered his voice: "Today, Leonardo came with Gisele Bonchen."


    "Leo." Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "I haven''t seen him for a long time."


    Entering the conference room, the two people inside immediately attracted Ronan''s attention, it was Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bonchen.


    Leonardo took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan: "It''s been a long time, Ronan."


    "Yes." Ronan and Leonardo had already said that they were unhappy. The two were not friends, nor enemies: "You have gained a lot."


    He looked at Gisele Bunchen: "Leo, from you, I can smell a smell called happiness."


    These words made Gisele Bunchen laugh happily. He was very impressed with Ronan, and quickly shook hands with him: "Hello, Ronan, it should not be the first time we have met."


    Ronan said, "I greeted you and Leo at parties before."


    Gisele Bonchen remembers that Ronan had close ties with the modeling circle before, and it seemed that there were two supermodel ex-girlfriends.


    After the three people greeted, Gisele Bunchen introduced Jon Fyjou and Kevin Fitch to Leonardo.


    With the maturity brought by age and experience Leonardo is no longer the **** after the big ship, and the whole person seems to have become a different look, and the mentality of dealing with others is very peaceful.


    It seems to have found true love.


    Whether Leonardo can accompany the crew, or Ronan''s crew, who has had conflicts, is enough to show that Leonardo attaches great importance to Gisele Bonchen.


    Leonardo''s true love is always the same, it has not changed for decades.


    If you have to find a further true love in true love, it must be Gisele Bonchen.


    The Brazilian supermodel has been dating Leonardo for more than four years, which is unique in Leonardo''s past love history.


    But Leonardo seems to separate love and one-night stand very clearly, and I don''t know how many times between the two because of Leonardo''s lace.


    They are also favorites of Los Angeles gossip media, and they produce too much news.

 Chapter 680： Help each other

    There are a lot of rumors in the circle about Leonardo and Gisele Bonchen.


    It is said that on one occasion last year, seeing Leonardo not returning all night, Gisele Bunchen went to the club to find Leonardo buried in a pile of women. He packed his luggage and moved away that night, determined to be with Leon. Nardo broke up.


    Leonardo bought a 3.35 carat diamond ring and a 6 carat diamond necklace, and went straight to the hotel where Gisele Bonchen was located. In the case where the soft and hard bubbles and sweet words did not work, he had to use the last one. The ultimate move, he bought a pink diamond ring, proposed to Gisele Bunchen, and promised to get married in the first half of this year.


    After finally waiting for this day, Gisele Bunchen felt softened, not knowing how much he forgave Leonardo.


    But in some ways, Leonardo and Ronan are the same kind of people.


    Therefore, after Leonardo gave out the ring, he stopped mentioning marriage.


    It''s almost September now, and I don''t know where the wedding will be.


    Probably similar in some respects, Ronan can guess Leonardo''s mentality. He loves Gisele Bunchen 80% of the time, but he is afraid of being bound. He feels that he is born with a desire for freedom and indulgence.


    Some time ago, Leonardo and Gisele Bonson attended business events together. When the latter confessed in public that he hoped to enter the marriage hall with Leonardo as soon as possible, Leonardo pretended not to hear it. Turned to the side.


    If it weren''t for these, perhaps Gisele Bunchen would not become Mrs. Brady.


    After the two sides exchanged greetings, they quickly entered the topic.


    Gisele Bunchen had known Ronan before and said directly: "Ronan, I like Pepper Potts very much. This character is stylish, exquisite, beautiful and capable." Even though he is not the future Giannie, in the modeling circle. It''s just one of many front lines, but she is very confident: "My character and temperament match this role very well."


    In fact, when seeing Gisele Bunchen and Carolina Kokova as the final candidates, Ronan was very inclined to Gisele Bunchen.


    But Leonardo came here specifically for this, so he had other ideas.


    Ronan asked, "Your audition works well, but Giselle, why did you suddenly want to star in a movie?"


    There were also several supermodels who participated in the initial audition for Pepper, such as Heidi Klum, but Gisele Bunchen was not on the list, she was later named.


    Gisele Bonchen took a look at Leonardo and saw that Leonardo had no objection, and said: "There is something wrong with my cooperation with Victoria''s Secret. I may not be on the Victoria''s Secret show from this year, except for fashion. On the one hand, I need to maintain a certain level of exposure in North America. I can¡¯t play roles that are too difficult. Movies that are not popular enough are not useful. Leo suggested that I choose your project. I fell in love with Pepper Potts."


    Leonardo said to Ronan in a tone that was hard to admire: "Others don''t like "Iron Man", but I think you can succeed."


    To a certain extent, he also watched how Ronan rose from the bottom step by step.


    Those who have seen it have more confidence in Ronan.


    Ronan said: "Let''s put it this way, Giselle, you are one of the only candidates for this role."


    "I heard." Gisele Bunchen was not surprised: "The other candidate is Carolina Kokova."


    Kevin Fitch was very winking and took the topic: "Miss Bunchen, I repeat here that if we can achieve cooperation, there are two prerequisites. One is that you need to cooperate with Marvel Entertainment on Pepper Potts. One character signed a long-term contract, and the other is that your reputation and influence in the modeling circle cannot be fully used in the film industry. Your salary may be much lower than that of models."


    Gisele Bonchen is a smart man. He has heard Leonardo talk about Ronan¡¯s past more than once, and he has already considered: "There is no problem with these. I don¡¯t care about the pay, I care about the influence the movie can bring to me. ."


    Compared with most supermodels, Gisele Bunchen is very business-minded. From the time she truly became famous, she has been using her fame and influence to expand her business territory. Now she has achieved small achievements, and the future supermodels and stars will have high exposure. Is the best commercial.


    Gisele Bunchen admires Leonardo¡¯s eyes for taking over the filming. Leonardo also highly respects Ronan¡¯s vision in private, so Gisele Bunchen believes that Leonardo¡¯s selected projects are very popular. The possibility is great.


    Long-term contracts are restricted to Hollywood actors, but for Gisele Bunchen, they are equivalent to long-term advertising.


    Gisele Bunchen said, "I have no problem."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Giselle, I will let people know you as soon as I have news."


    Gisele Bonchen sighed secretly, and did not continue to say that this kind of private struggle should be adequate.


    "Okay." Gisele Bunchen said with a smile: "I look forward to the call from the crew very much."


    With a polite remark, she said goodbye and left, and Kevin Fitch and Jon Fitch came to the door out of courtesy.


    Leonardo deliberately fell behind and came to Ronan: "Can you talk a few words?"


    Ronan nodded: "Of course."


    "What this project needs is an excellent vase. As long as the basic conditions are qualified, it doesn''t make much difference who you choose." Leonardo has been in the business for many years, and this simple thing can still be seen: "I''m right?"


    Ronan looked at Leonardo and had an idea, and said, "Of course we must choose the best and most cost-effective one."


    Leonardo seems to be really concerned about Gisele Bunchen: "Do me a favor, I know we are not friends, when I owe you a favor."


    "No." Ronan said casually: "You can do me a little favor."


    "Leo!" Gisele Bunchen called Leonardo from outside.


    "Let''s talk about it." Leonardo still took a vaccination in advance: "It''s not too difficult, right?"


    Ronan lowered his voice and said a few words quickly. Leonardo was surprised: "Just reminisce about the past? Talk to him about the past?"


    "Of course." Ronan will not tell Leonardo specifically, nor will he expect too much. He has done a lot before, just accumulating less and more: "I don''t need you to do more, nor It will affect your relationship. Old friends meet for a meal and just chat."


    Leonardo thought about it for a while, and it was true. It is normal for an old friend to retell the past, and immediately responded: "Okay. Don''t worry, I will do what I say."


    Ronan shook hands with Leonardo. Leonardo is in Hollywood, which is also a kind of good reputation.


    Leonardo left the meeting room and walked outside with Gisele Bunchen.


    "What did you talk to him?" Gisele Bunchen was curious.


    Leonardo has always been very good at selling in front of women: "Let him do a favor and give you this role."


    Gisele Bunchen took Leonardo''s arm: "Aren''t you out of friendship?"


    "There is no friendship." Leonardo shrugged slightly: "So, I have to help him a little too."


    Gisele Bunchen leaned over and kissed Leonardo on the cheek: "Leo, thank you." Then he asked, "Isn''t it embarrassing?"


    Leonardo was in a good mood, and said casually: "A little thing is not worth mentioning."


    The two got into the car, and Gisele Bunchen asked again: "Do you think this movie will be a big hit?"


    Leonardo said: "I know Ronan better than most people in this circle, because I used to think he was a loser, but he successfully defeated my cognition time after time. Giselle, Ronan first spent a lot of money Acquired Marvel and invested another 150 million US dollars in the production of "Iron Man." If he is not sure, will he do it?


    Gisele Bunchen is also very business-minded, and slowly nodded and said: "If you are me, I am not very sure, I will never do this."


    "If it is another producer, he is confident and sure, it may be that several successes have led to excessive self-confidence." The mature Leonardo sees the problem far more clearly than the average person in Hollywood: "But Ronan is different, his Confidence has been verified by too many movie projects."


    Gisele Bunchen said: "I believe your judgment, this series will definitely become another successful career for me besides modeling."


    "I''ll make a call." Leonardo picked up the phone, dialed a number, and waited for the other person to connect, and said: "It''s me, Leo. You hid some time ago, why can''t I contact you? Listen Speaking of you coming out, call you quickly, lest you hide in the Pacific Ocean or the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. When will you have time to have a meal together? What can I do, I haven''t seen you for a long time, get together."


    The opposite quickly responded.


    Leonardo put away his phone: "Honey, someone will come to our house to be a guest tomorrow night."


    Hughes Aircraft Factory, conference room.


    "Carolina Kokova and Gisele Bunchen are not too far apart." Knowing that he has no decision-making power, Jon Feiru asked, "Which one do we choose?"


    Kevin Fitch looked at Ronan, and Ronan said directly, "Giselle Bonchen."


    With Gisele Bunchen''s growing reputation, the role of Pepper may attract a large number of fans in the future.


    Fans of Ji Niangniang have already stepped out of the fashion circle.


    To put it in an exaggeration , Gisele Bunchen, once, in terms of business and influence, has reached the peak since the emergence of supermodels.


    In terms of business, no one can be sure whether there will be anyone in the future, but Gisele Bonchen has reached a height that has never been seen before.


    Gisele Bunchen was paid extremely high for models, but in the actor industry, the first film was paid only $100,000.


    Ronan also thought that if Gisele Bunchen responded better, he could add some peppers to the film. Perhaps with the help of Gisele Bunchen''s achievements, it would bring a different pepper to the movie.


    After "Iron Man" signed the heroine actor, Jeff Bridges was determined to play the big villain Iron Overlord, and all the main actors were gathered.


    As far as the characters involved in the later movies are concerned, the actors sign long contracts.


    The film will start shooting in January or February next year, with an expected shooting date of three months, and then officially released in the summer of 2006, which will kick off the Avengers series.

 Chapter 681： Avatar

    In the Silver Lake district of Los Angeles, Leonardo and Gisele Bonson have moved here from time to time since they lived together.


    Tonight, Leonardo specially put the dinner here.


    Because this mansion was bought by Leonardo with Jack Dawson''s money, and the guests who came over were James Cameron and Susie Amis.


    In such a house where James Cameron knew his origin, it was full of nostalgic atmosphere to entertain the director of the year.


    So, at the end of the dinner, Gisele Bunchen invited Susie Amis to take a walk in the courtyard. Leonardo and James Cameron, who remained in the living room, naturally talked about the original filming of Titan "Nick".


    "I still remember that the first candidate for the actor in the film was Matthew McConaughey." Leonardo handed James Cameron a cup of coffee and said: "Twentieth Century Fox strongly requested the use of Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey played the leading actor, if you didn¡¯t insist on using me, I wouldn¡¯t be able to play this movie.


    James Cameron adjusted his posture: "The requirements of the 20th Century Fox have proved to be all wrong."


    Leonardo said without a trace: "Looking back, think about how many faint moves and mistakes made by Fox in the 20th century. Fortunately, you withstood the pressure. Otherwise, this movie would be over."


    "Haha..." James Cameron laughed: "I was almost replaced."


    Leonardo agreed: "Yeah, I thought you were leaving the crew." He half-joked: "What did the Fox CEO say at that time? We were forced to sell **** by James Cameron. Up."


    For James Cameron, shooting "Titanic" is a fond memory that will never be remembered, but the goodness is also mixed with many unbearable past events.


    After chatting with Leonardo for a while, James Cameron once again discovered that those unpleasant memories were basically related to 20th Century Fox.


    James Cameron said: "Anyway, without the financial support of 20th Century Fox, "Titanic" would not be completed."


    Leonardo said: "You and Jon Landau went to Twentieth Century Fox again and again to ask for the money. How did we get through when the crew was most nervous?"


    James Cameron smiled: "It''s difficult, but finally got it through."


    Leonardo said: "It was not easy at the time. Because of the lack of funds and the inadequate protection measures, Kate almost drowned and got pneumonia. You originally liked Enya to sing the theme song, but because of insufficient funds, you had to choose the seat. Lynn Dion, what did Kate say. When I heard Celine Dion¡¯s theme song, I was annoyed and couldn¡¯t help but roll my eyes. I remember you said after it was released that the song was lingering. Yes, the crew owed the salary of the assistant team. The assistant was angry and poisoned the crew¡¯s catering. Fortunately, I didn¡¯t eat that day. I remember that your director team all went to the hospital. The most dangerous situation, Brian Beckman, also had his stomach lavage... "


    "That situation was really dangerous." James Cameron took a sip from his coffee cup: "Kate...hey, so Kate swears that he will never work with me again."


    Leonardo laughed: "I don''t want to work with you anymore."


    James Cameron shrugged: "Actually, you know better than Kate. At that time, a lot of situations, a lot of troubles, were caused by shortage of funds."


    Leonardo shook his head: "At that time, the 20th Century Fox left me a bad impression, so until now, I don''t want to cooperate with 20th Century Fox."


    Those unpleasant things seemed to be yesterday, and James Cameron said again: "If it wasn''t for the fat guy Jon Landau who had been matching up, I would never want to contact Twentieth Century Fox after "Titanic."


    "All the memories of that shooting are beautiful." Leonardo said: "Except for the part related to Twentieth Century Fox."


    James Cameron laughed haha: "I agree with that."


    Leonardo said again: "This is also Kate''s idea."


    "Actually, Susie thought so too." James Cameron said.


    The two chatted for more than half an hour, and the topic always revolved around the accidents and interesting things that happened during the filming of "Titanic". Because of the things that actually happened and experienced together, the 20th century Fox naturally became Leonardo. The villain in the topic with James Cameron, and the object of the joint crusade.


    In fact, once there is a problem with the budget of the crew, all kinds of troubles will inevitably follow, which is annoying.


    "Titanic" has encountered any problems with funding. After media reports, most people who follow this film in the world have heard of it.


    Just arrived at nine o''clock in the evening, James Cameron and Susie Amis left.


    A few days later, because of the need to discuss the release of "Deep Sea Alien", James Cameron appeared in the Embassy Pictures. Ronan chatted with him for a while, during which he also involved in the new work of James Cameron.


    "The new project technology is almost ready, right?" Ronan asked.


    James Cameron replied: "I have been in the studio and laboratory during this period. The combination of 3D and IMAX technology has basically solved the shortcomings of shooting "Deep Sea Alien"."


    Ronan looked very interested: "So, the project is about to start."


    "It''s not so fast." James Cameron had a good deal with Ronan many times, and he was very impressed: "I have written the script, but the technical preparation has just completed the first stage."


    Ronan knew the content of the script and said, "Can I read the script?"


    Cooperation is a two-way choice, and it requires a lot of money. James Cameron just thought about it and said: "Yes, I will send it to your office later, but keep it confidential."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan promised: "Besides me, no one will see it."


    He said directly: "James, how are you thinking about it? We are cooperating on your new project? I have all the funds ready."


    The last time Ronan focused on cooperation, James Cameron is also considering that, in addition to the traditional six major companies, Hollywood is also about entertainment.


    Although talking about investment and budget once, James Cameron said: "The production budget is more than 200 million US dollars." Probably he has had the experience of "Titanic", and the director has some control: "The highest It will not exceed $250 million."


    Ronan said: "Within the range that Relativity Entertainment can bear."


    James Cameron¡¯s words are not over: "In the past two years, in addition to film technology, I have also been studying the film market. The importance of publicity and distribution has far exceeded the film itself. Ronan, my request is that production and distribution must Do it with the same company to avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble. Therefore, in addition to the production, there is also publicity, and the publicity cost cannot be lower than the production budget."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "That''s fine."


    The film once claimed to have a cost of more than 500 million US dollars, but in fact half of it was the promotion and distribution costs.


    James Cameronken talked to him in this way, indicating that he has a cooperative intention, at least he is inclined to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    "This is a sci-fi film." James Cameron has been making people observe and evaluate Relativity Entertainment. Regardless of investment or distribution, the ability of Relativity Entertainment in the film business is the first-line level in Hollywood, so He does not exclude cooperation with Relativity Entertainment. But in order to avoid some troubles in the later period, he has to talk to Ronan in front of some things: "From now on, the production cycle may be about four years."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This kind of financial pressure can be undertaken by Relativity Entertainment."


    Film investment has never been a one-time investment of all investments, but a planned investment in installments.


    This does not occupy the cash flow of Relativity Entertainment. The investment in new projects can be solved with the financing of the Pacific Investment Fund.


    Beginning with the acceptance of Israeli investment, the Pacific Investment Foundation has successively made gains in personal investment. Including Israeli investment, it actually accepted more than 110 million US dollars in personal investment in the last month.


    The reputation of the Pacific Investment Fund has become stronger and stronger. Although it is far less than the income of those venture capital, it is better than stable.


    Not everyone and companies will spend huge sums of money and bet crazy on high-risk investment projects.


    There are also many conservative investors in this world.


    As long as there is no pressure on funds, it will not be a problem to run such a large production with the current production and publicity capabilities of Relativity Entertainment.


    It is not the first time that Relativity Entertainment has operated a major production project.


    Ronan and James Cameron discussed the issue of investment for a while James Cameron decided to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment due to various factors.


    "We won''t talk about how to cooperate and what terms are needed." Ronan said directly: "We have set the general direction, and let the people below discuss specific matters."


    James Cameron thought for a while and said: "I will say hello to Jon Landau today, and you will formally negotiate with Jon Landau on project cooperation starting next Monday."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I will let George Clint of Sandsea Entertainment go to negotiate with Jon Landau in person."


    James Cameron took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan: "I wish we can achieve cooperation."


    Ronan smiled and shook hands hard with him: "Happy cooperation."


    During this meeting, Ronan and James Cameron basically reached an agreement on the general direction of cooperation. In the afternoon, the people of James Cameron delivered the script to Ronan and talked to James Cameron. Long''s description is consistent, and the project is called "Avatar".

 Chapter 682： The most profitable pig

    Although the plot of the script is quite different from the plots of the movies he has seen before, Ronan can still determine from the setting of the background that this is "Avatar".


    The project will take several years to complete. With James Cameron¡¯s character, the script will inevitably be constantly changed.


    Many general Hollywood rules, such as scripts that cannot be changed after they are finalized, do not apply to top directors at all.


    Similarly, it does not apply to top stars.


    It is not uncommon in Hollywood that big-name celebrities and directors require changes to the script during the filming process.


    During Ronan¡¯s exchanges with James Cameron in the next two days, he did not express any opinions on the script. Instead, he communicated with James Cameron on technical aspects. In particular, James Cameron mentioned "Avatar After shooting with motion capture for almost the entire time, the hero and heroine of ""


    Motion capture is a brand-new movie shooting technology that has emerged in recent years, and it has been used in a large number of scenes in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the "Polar Express".


    Therefore, Ronan solemnly recommended Peter Jackson¡¯s Weta Digital Studio to James Cameron, which is currently the best motion capture special effects studio in Hollywood. His representative work is the Shi Mai in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Ge.


    In addition, he also mentioned Andy Serkins who played Smegol.


    This person is unique in motion capture.


    In addition to the motion capture role of Smeggo, Andy Serkins currently uses motion capture to play King Kong in a piece of "King Kong" that Peter Jackson has transferred to post-production.


    Once, Andy Serkins also acted in motion capture as Captain Adok in The Adventures of Tintin, the absolute protagonist Caesar in Rise of the Apes and so on.


    It is even called the "King of Motion Capture" by the media.


    Motion capture technology used to develop rapidly, but looking back at Smeigor more than 10 years ago, I still have to admire the strength of the special effects company Weta Studio and Andy Serkins'' motion capture.


    In terms of special effects, James Cameron has long given up on the "digital realm" created by the shooting of "Titanic", and he did not have the idea of ??pulling the "digital realm" in a bad situation. Cooperate with Weta Studio and Industrial Light & Magic in special effects production.


    Compared to Ronan''s communication with James Cameron, the negotiations between George Clint and Jon Landau, representing Sandsea Entertainment, can only be described as difficult.


    Although the two bosses have confirmed their intention of cooperation and the atmosphere is harmonious, the people below must strive for greater benefits for themselves.


    In the entire cooperation negotiation, there are as many as dozens of items that need to be discussed in only major items, and there are many small items in each major item.


    For example, the big item of James Cameron''s remuneration involves basic remuneration, box office share, technology patent royalties, screenwriter share, director share, and so on.


    For a top production project with a future investment budget of 500 million U.S. dollars, the two sides talked about it for two months.


    If it''s slow, maybe it''s the end of the year.


    For example, Richard Mattson¡¯s "The Last Man", which Warner Bros. owns the copyright, has been adapted into a movie twice, but Warner Bros. is preparing to shoot the new copyright and plans to invite Will Smith to play the leading role.


    The two sides have talked for more than half a year, and no agreement has been reached yet.


    "Jon Landau is a veteran producer in the industry and it is difficult to deal with."


    In Relativity Entertainment''s office floor of Shahai Entertainment, George Clint accompanied Ronan to the Shahai Animation Studio: "He used all possible conditions to fight for the interests of James Cameron."


    Ronan said: "Cooperation belongs to cooperation, and negotiation belongs to negotiation. We cannot relax what we should strive for."


    George Clint said: "We should of course not give up."


    Ronan knows very well that "Avatar" is actually not as good as "Titanic" compared to the number of movie viewers, but "Avatar" is not inferior or even stronger than commercial revenue.


    "Avatar" can do more peripheral projects than Big Ship.


    "When will I talk about it?" Ronan asked.


    George Clint thought carefully and said: "The negotiation is more difficult than expected. Jon Landau is very difficult and will not be completed in two months."


    Ronan nodded: "You can grasp the details yourself."


    The two entered the animation studio. Because Chris Leonard went to the zoo to inspect the pandas. He was not in the studio. His assistant accompanied Ronan and George Clint to look around.


    The production of "Despicable Me" has entered the final stage. It is expected that it will be completed around Thanksgiving this year. The "Minions" project is officially promoted and has entered the field production stage.


    In addition, DreamWorks Animation Studios has registered several copyrights.


    Since he was aware that DreamWorks Animation Studios will not cooperate with Relativity Entertainment for a long time, Ronan specifically listed a future plan, such as letting Robert Lee go to the UK, from the famous children¡¯s writer Cressida Cowell In his hands, he bought the film and television adaptation rights of the children''s fantasy literature "How to Tame Your Dragon" series for five million US dollars.


    At the same time, after he made a brief outline, the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment also produced an animated script "Kung Fu Panda" that needed to be carefully polished, and registered the copyright with the screenwriters union and the Copyright Bureau.


    This is also the feature film territory that Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio will expand in the next step in addition to the "Little Yellow Man" series.


    Chris Reynard went to the zoo to investigate pandas on the spot to prepare for this project.


    In addition, Ronan asked the screenwriter department to prepare a new animation script combining primitive man and mountain orogeny.


    Although he is eyeing Pixar Studios, Ronan will not give up the development of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    "Little Pig Page" has become the most successful commercial work of the animation studio.


    Today¡¯s summer vacation, this animated series launched its third season. After the warm-up and continuous broadcasting of the first two seasons, the influence of Peppa Pig gradually spread. By the end of the third season¡¯s premiere, the Pages family has become a TV A star in the animation market.


    This is directly reflected in the copyright fees for the third quarter.


    In order to obtain the first broadcast rights of the 35 episodes of the third season, NBC TV paid 7 million US dollars to Shahai Entertainment.


    Due to the surprising ratings of the first broadcast among children, the copyright fee for the second round of broadcasts is still as high as 4 million US dollars.


    In direct proportion to the number of viewers and copyright costs, there are also peripheral products of "Little Pig Page".


    In the first seven months of 2004, the global market, including North America, was added together. In the peripheral product market outside of the animation series, Shahai Entertainment received a total of 11.7 million US dollars, including merchandise and peripheral licenses.


    This number is still increasing. Relativity Entertainment has made market expectations internally. The peripheral products of "Little Pig Page" may bring a total of US$20 million in revenue to Shahai Entertainment in 2004.


    Animations, especially the surroundings of popular animations, are often very profitable.


    Even Hasbro, one of the two largest toy dealers in North America, is attracted by Pink Piggy. In addition, Hasbro has business dealings with Relativity Entertainment. Hasbro Chairman Brian Goldner came to Los Angeles to visit Luo south.


    "Hasbro is one of the most well-known family brands in the world."


    In the reception room, facing Ronan, Brian Goldner confidently said: "Kids Po can create broad marketing channels for children''s product portfolios and bring strong operational returns."


    Ronan did not answer, and waited patiently for Brian Goldner to continue.


    Brian Goldner has a clear mind and has also dealt with Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, knowing that it is impossible to buy out the copyright of the "Little Pig Peppa" series, so he can only retreat to the next best thing: "Shahai Entertainment to Hasbro Authorized, Hasbro uses channels all over the world to sell Pink Piggy¡¯s products to every market. This will be a strong alliance and mutual cooperation."


    Ronan asked: "What kind of authorization does Hasbro want to get?"


    In fact, from the perspective of profit maximization, he is not opposed to partial authorization to Hasbro.


    Although Embassy Pictures has relatively strong offline distribution capabilities, has close business relationships with many related businesses, and can also obtain various peripheral products of superior quality and low prices from the other side of the Pacific Ocean through OEM For traditional toy manufacturers like Hasbro, there are still major shortcomings in some aspects.


    And authorization is one of the main ways to operate around Hollywood.


    Brian Goldner could hear that Ronan was not opposed to authorization, and said with a smile: "Hasbro''s business covers toys, games and consumer products. We hope to get the relevant authorization for these three categories of products. ."


    "Yes." Ronan agreed: "Brian, you ask Shahai Entertainment to talk about authorization, and I will notify them."


    Brian Goldner smiled brighter: "This will be a successful cooperation."


    Ronan said, "I hope we can win both."


    I vaguely remember that once read a report that "Peppa Pig" has created annual revenue of 1.1 billion US dollars for the company where it belongs.


    This is definitely the most profitable pig ever.


    Of course, without too much analysis, it is not difficult to draw a conclusion that more than 90% of these revenues are derived from animation peripheral products.


    In the peripheral operation of animation products, Relativity Entertainment still has a long way to go. It is very necessary to cooperate with companies like Hasbro.


    In order to show his importance to his partners, Ronan called Shahai Entertainment in front of Brian Goldner.


    As for how to talk about it, Ronan will not interfere, but the peripheral licenses will definitely not be sold out, but will cooperate with a small amount of basic license fees and high sales commissions.


    After talking about the authorization of Peppa Pig, Brian Goldner suddenly changed the subject and said, "Ronan, you got the copyright to the adaptations of "Transformers" and "Special Forces" a few years ago. , When do you plan to start production?"

 Chapter 683： Girl and car

    The 1980s was the fastest growing decade for Hasbro, and Hasbro internally referred to it as an "incredible decade."


    There are three series of representative products during the period, namely "Special Forces", "My Little Pony" and "Transformers".


    Now that the copyrights of the two major series are sold to Relativity Entertainment, Brian Goldner is naturally very concerned about the progress of the project, after all, there has been no relevant news.


    ""Special Forces" currently has only preliminary plans." Ronan told the truth: "The preliminary planning of "Transformers" has begun and the script is currently being written."


    Brian Goldner asked again: "When will "Transformers" start to be filmed and released?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "If everything goes well, filming will start next year, and it will be released in 2006 or 2007." He thought of script creation, and said, "I have an idea, and I''ve never been sure how to implement it. Brian, you back then. It¡¯s the executive of Hasbro who is directly in charge of "Transformers" and "Special Forces." I just want to ask your opinion."


    Brian Goldner looked at Ronan: "Just say it."


    Ronan briefly organized some language: "Hasbro once authorized the comic creation of "Transformers" and "Special Forces" to Marvel. Marvel created "Transformers vs. Special Forces", and now Marvel is already a relativity entertainment. The subsidiary company, I have an idea to put "Transformers" and "Special Forces" in the same world and adapt and shoot movies."


    Brian Goldner confirmed: "Do you want Transformers and Special Forces to appear in the same movie?"


    "Yes." Ronan said simply: "Let them break the dimension wall and become characters in the same world."


    Brian Goldner first nodded, and then said suspiciously: "In fact, those comics are not very successful. The main problem is that the combat system of these two series is difficult to measure."


    Ronan said slowly: "This is indeed a big difficulty. For humans, Transformers are too powerful."


    Brian Goldner knows these two series best, suggesting: "My opinion is to be cautious. You can let relevant characters appear in the movie first, but don''t make specific explanations, test the market reaction, and make a decision based on the specific situation. "


    This is the safest way. Ronan has no successful experience to learn from, and said: "It can only be this way."


    It is said that the former Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks have planned similar cases. Unfortunately, the film "Special Forces" was adapted to the second part. The so-called plan was postponed indefinitely because of the poor market response.


    At that time, I saw a widely circulated piece of news on the Internet, saying that the work of combining Chinese and Western to break the super-dimensional wall is about to be launched-"Transformers vs. Nezha".


    It seems that in the early 1990s, the publishing house in Luo Nan''s hometown also published a comic about "The Gourd Baby vs. Transformers".


    It is difficult to distinguish between the true and false of these two news. After all, Ronan hasn''t seen the work on the spot, only the hot news on the Internet.


    However, there are too many fake news on the Internet, even if it is included in a certain encyclopedia, it may still be fake.


    If "The Calabash Baby vs. Transformers" is true, I really want to admire the relevant publishers and screenwriters, which is advanced enough to break the concept of the Chinese and Western dimension wall.


    So, after more than twenty years, Nezha will compete with Transformers.


    Megatron: Li Jing, your son Nezha stole Cybertron¡¯s fire source. If you don¡¯t hand him over, our Decepticons will blow up Chentangguan...


    Then join in the rhythm of Jiang Ziya, Yang Jian, and Master Tongtian directly.


    Brian Goldner said at this time: "Ronan, I look forward to seeing "Transformers" and "Special Forces" movies as soon as possible."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Brian, please be patient. The more meticulous the work now, the more likely the movie will be successful in the future."


    "I understand." Brian Goldner reminded again: "As for "Transformers" and "Special Forces" are placed in the same world background, adapt and shoot movies, you still have to be cautious."


    Ronan promised: "Film production will never go ahead."


    Strictly speaking, Hollywood''s commercial film production system is inherently conservative.


    "With your words, I''m relieved." Brian Goldner said goodbye in due course: "Don''t disturb today, we will keep communicating."


    "Okay." Ronan shook his hand and said goodbye, and went to the door of the reception room.


    Sending away Brian Goldner, Ronan went downstairs to the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment and convened a meeting of five screenwriters who created the script for the "Transformers" project to further discuss the plot and setting.


    There are currently several outlines, the most important being boys and cars, girls and cars, and soldiers and cars.


    The first and second clock settings are all proposed by Ronan, and the sources are the "Transformers" and "Bumblebee" movies I have seen.


    The third source and screenwriter are to make "Transformers" and "Special Forces" appear in the same world background.


    To put it simply, Duke, a soldier who retired from the army, returned to his hometown and bought a second-hand car. As a result, the old second-hand car was a Bumblebee, which opened up the love-hate relationship between alien robots and special forces.


    Ronan decided to adopt Brian Goldner''s suggestion, be more cautious, test the market reaction first, and the third option was naturally eliminated.


    The second kind of girl and car draws on the skeleton of the previous "Bumblebee" to create a story about a **** girl and a bumblebee.


    Girls, and robots, are true love.


    This is in line with the future development direction of the film industry, but the heroine is a bit early for now.


    The first is the boy and the car. Ronan''s plan is "Transformers" with a more compact plot.


    The main storyline uses the one filmed by Michael Bay.


    If James Cameronken directs this series, Ronan is willing to give him "Transformers" to create, but the truck driver is not interested, the best way is to be safe.


    Ronan had a meeting and made a decision. Five screenwriters wrote the scripts for the boy and the car, and also convened a group of female screenwriters to create the version of the girl and the car.


    The setting of the script is roughly the same as the progression of the plot, with only the relevant differences brought about by the protagonist¡¯s gender.


    As far as Ronan is concerned, he actually wants to adopt the girl and car version, but this kind of large investment in commercial films must be measured by the market.


    The heroine of the vase type, such as the hot to explosive type, plus the cute robot, the future is bound to be a big killer.


    Now, it''s not easy to say.


    Ronan ended the screenwriting meeting and discussed with George Clint. After the script is completed, the marketing department will deploy staff or hire an outside consulting company to conduct market sample surveys across the United States.


    The data obtained in this way is the most intuitive.


    It is up to market research to decide which protagonist setting to use in the future.


    Having agreed on these, the two focused on the director.


    "I went to the "Hellboy" crew some time ago." George Clint said to Ronan: "Seeing Gilmour del Toro, Gilmour expressed interest in this project. He said that huge robots have always been His biggest hobby is to direct this series."


    Ronan shook his head slowly: "Gilmore has not directed a major production."


    George Clint said directly: "I think the candidate you have finalized, Michael Bay, is the most suitable. He has experience in large-scale production, the type is suitable, and he is also a money-saving director. This is also fully proven in the market. Live yourself."


    Ronan laughed: "After James Cameron rejected this project, Michael Bay was also the number one director in my heart."


    George Clint thought for a while and said: "Michael Bay is still working with DreamWorks on "Escape from the Island". The post-production has not yet ended. Should I wait for the film to be completed, I try to talk to him? "


    Ronan thought for a few seconds and said, ¡°Don¡¯t touch it for now, after all, we haven¡¯t even decided on the script framework. You are paying attention to Michael Bay¡¯s point. If he doesn¡¯t accept other film projects, he will wait until next year and wait for "Escape I''ll talk about it after "Island Clone" is released."


    "I see." George Clint agreed.


    Ronan didn''t wait much, and soon returned to the office on the top of the building.


    Although Michael Bay is the first candidate for the director, you can''t rush to get in touch with him. If "Escape from the Island of Clone" hits the street like it once did, Michael Bay''s film pay must be reduced by a lot.


    The commercial director born when Mars hit the earth has not been smooth since entering the new century. The two major production films "Pearl Harbor" and "Jedi Men 2" directed by him, although not a failure, they are also Far from reaching the film''s expectations.


    Compared to the stunning appearance when he first debuted, Michael Bay seems to have become mediocre.


    This has also affected the Hollywood production system''s rating of Michael Bay as a director. If another major production is messed up, Michael Bay''s value and status will inevitably decline.


    The previous "Escape from the Clone Island" made DreamWorks vomit blood.


    Scarlett Johansson was also one of the candidates for the heroine at the time I have seen the character script and part of the script, Ronan also heard her talk about it, the plot is basically the same as before.


    After leaving Jerry Bruckheimer''s production gate, Michael Bay''s first work seems to be lost.


    Ronan then landed on the search site and checked the name Megan Fox. He saw Megan Fox in the list of actors in a comedy movie called "The Gangster Is Fashion" released in July.


    She is one of the supporting actresses in this movie.


    Ronan carefully looked at the movie posters and actor information. According to the relevant pictures, he was sure that it was Megan Fox before.


    As for the male lead, Shia LaBeouf is fine.


    If girls and cars are used, there will only be supporting actors.


    Even for boys and cars, Ronan would not use Shia LaBeouf. Spielberg is a good old man, but his godsons and daughters are basically synonymous with trouble.

 Chapter 684： Alumni

    Regarding the preliminary planning of "Transformers", Shahai Entertainment is advancing steadily. According to Ronan''s requirements, a production team has made production estimates. The production budget will roughly need about 160 million US dollars.


    For this kind of film with special effects as its biggest selling point, large investment and large production are inevitable.


    In addition, when Ronan met George Lucas at a banquet in Los Angeles, he also specifically talked to him about special effects cooperation.


    "This is not the first time we have worked together." George Lucas and Ronan are also old acquaintances: "The big production projects of Relativity Entertainment are getting more and more."


    Ronan said with a smile: "So, Relativity Entertainment has to cooperate with the world''s best special effects company."


    George Lucas asked: "Do you want to use 3D technology for "Transformers"?"


    "No." Ronan does not intend to use 3D for the movies under Relativity Entertainment for the time being: "I plan to invest more money in special effects production, and use 2D to create a beautiful and shocking infinite approach. The 3D picture makes the audience feel as if they are in the movie picture."


    George Lucas said: "It''s difficult, but it''s not a problem. Industrial Light & Magic has always been committed to creating the impossible."


    Ronan believes in the strength of Industrial Light & Magic: "I hope we can cooperate for a long time."


    George Lucas laughed: "Industrial Light and Magic is happy to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan knows very well that Industrial Light and Magic once profoundly changed the film industry around the world, proposing to promote and realize the concept of "technology in film".


    Some people say that Industrial Light & Magic is a company that "you need to control the smoke, and he will give you a complete set of special effects for the smoke system." Others say that this company is full of smart people.


    In fact, "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" was all shot in the studio, and all the backgrounds depend on special effects.


    After talking about the movie, George Lucas talked about another thing: "Have you been back to USC recently?"


    With the huge age difference between the two, the relationship is relatively harmonious. The alumni of the USC Film School is an important reason.


    Ronan knew this very well, and said, "I went back once in the first half of the year and talked with the tutor for a while."


    George Lucas said: "After a while, I have an event in USC. The date has not yet been determined. Do you have time to participate?"


    Ronan¡¯s picture is huge, and the status of USC¡¯s alumni is very important. He just thought about it and said: ¡°Notify me of the time in advance, and I will try to adjust the schedule.


    George Lucas said: "I will call you then."


    Ronan turned to ask: "Is the release time of "Vengeance of the Sith" confirmed? I don''t want to run into the film of Relativity Entertainment head-on."


    George Lucas replied: "I don''t want to meet your movie on the third weekend of next summer."


    The power of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s big productions is also great, and no one wants to run into it head-on. As far as he knows, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s major productions to be released next year include box office bombs like Bournemouth 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean 2.


    Ronan smiled: "Don''t worry, we won''t run into it head-on."


    George Lucas was also not polite with Ronan, and directly invited: "Remember to attend the premiere."


    "This is the last Star Wars movie." Ronan looked very interested: "I will never miss it."


    George Lucas said more than once that "Revenge of the Sith" is the end of the Star Wars movie series, and he will not make Star Wars movies in the future.


    Of course, George Lucas made no mistakes.


    When he retired, he chose to package and sell Lucasfilm. The following Star Wars movies had no direct relationship with him.


    Ronan recalled that George Lucas seemed to have retired after 2010. I can''t remember exactly when.


    After "Revenge of the Sith" is released, when you encounter the right opportunity, you can use the side-by-side approach to see when George Lucas will retire.


    "Star Wars" series, this is the world''s well-deserved first IP.


    Industrial Light & Magic is also the world''s best TV and movie special effects production company.


    In many aspects of Relativity Entertainment, it is impossible to start from scratch. Giants in this industry will not give Relativity Entertainment the time and opportunity to develop from scratch. Acquisition is almost the best choice.


    Once Walt Disney, later firmly occupied the largest piece of the North American entertainment industry, it has never relied on self-development.


    Of course, today''s Walt Disney is still on its laurels.


    Ronan hopes that Walt Disney will continue to eat his own money in the future, so Robert Iger is quietly contacting Roy Disney, and he himself takes the time to ask Coty Horn¡¯s father, who is the new co-chair of Disney Pictures Allen Huo. Well play golf together.


    Since Relativity Entertainment has been cooperating with Warner Bros., Allen Horne previously worked in Warner Bros. Pictures, and the two can also be regarded as old acquaintances.


    Speaking of playing, Ronan and Alan Horne stayed in the lounge area to chat.


    "Kody was a little headstrong, and she ran to you again." Alan Horn took off her sunglasses and said, "Thank you for your tolerance."


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Ellen, don''t you understand? Corty is one of the most sensible girls I have ever seen."


    Alan Horn laughed and said, "Thank you."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s not a trouble in itself. Anyone can change those roles."


    Alan Horn sighed: "I ran into some trouble with Warner Bros. some time ago. Now I just arrived at Disney. Some facts are not good for Curty."


    Ronan said: "Warner Bros. has ill-considered this matter. Kevin Tesuhara has done too much."


    "Actually, I don''t blame anyone else." Irene Horn took a drink, took a sip, and said, "After all, I didn''t do well enough, and I got the handle."


    This kind of company power internal struggle, where there is any right or wrong and too much at all, if it fails, it is defeated.


    If it was him, if he caught Kevin Tesuhara''s painful foot, he would not let it go.


    Ronan asked at this time: "Is it smooth to transfer to Disney?"


    "It''s a mess, worse than I thought." Alan Horn shook his head straight: "Disney''s live-action film production, I don''t know how to describe it."


    He didn''t say much, but just mentioned it vaguely.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Always get back on track."


    Alan Horne smiled bitterly: "I also hope to be back to formality this morning, but I need an excellent film project." He deliberately said: "Ronan, you have the best in the industry in terms of film projects. If you have the opportunity , Help me introduce a few projects."


    Ronan knew that he was joking, so he said in a joking tone, "No problem."


    The sun gradually turned to the west, and a breeze blew in. The weather was much cooler, and it was a good time to play.


    Ronan asked the caddy to fetch the club bag and greeted, "Allen, let''s go play a hole."


    Alan Horn nodded: "Okay, hit another hole."


    In the rest of the time, Ronan didn''t talk about Disney and work, only talked about anecdotes that happened recently in Los Angeles.


    For example, the wildfire that burned again in Malibu.


    Mountain forests near Los Angeles, especially near Malibu, basically burned several times a year.


    Good luck this year. There were no wildfires until August. The residents were naturally happy, but some were frustrated.


    Because there are no wildfires, some firefighters are facing the crisis of layoffs and salary cuts. In order to keep their jobs and get high bonuses, a firefighter in Malibu, seeing that the wildfires are not burning, he simply let go. .


    This fire saved a large number of firefighters who were about to be laid off in the Los Angeles area.


    It can only be said that there are wonderful flowers every year, especially this year.


    This is not the first firefighter in Los Angeles to set fire, nor will it be the last.


    Alan Horne also talked to Ronan about the ban on guns. This is a very firm supporter of gun bans.


    The reason for talking about this topic is that the United States recently had another vicious shooting incident with heavy casualties.


    Why do you want to say it again?


    Alan Horne staying in the position of co-chairman of Disney Pictures, Ronan thinks it is a good thing, maybe some time, there will be a chemical reaction with Relativity Entertainment.


    In September, many film and television projects of Shahai Entertainment have been steadily advancing in preparation or shooting. After the North American box office of "Dawn of the Living Dead" exceeded 60 million US dollars, it slowed down the rate of money collection, but the zombie movie showed on the market. With full vitality, coupled with overseas box office gains, the global box office of this film has exceeded the 100 million US dollar mark.


    "Batman: Hour of War" released in mid-July, the North American box office totaled $242.1 million, and the global box office totaled $422.74 million.


    Christopher Nolan temporarily left the Batman project and officially began preparations for "Fatal Magic".


    Unlike the previous movie, "The Hour of War", "Deadly Magic" is completely operated by Relativity Entertainment from investment to production to publicity.


    Another film crew The actor and actress Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie of "Smiths" finished their special training and officially entered the crew. The film will soon be transferred to the shooting stage.


    Some time ago, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were buying handcuffs at the confession store, and nothing special seemed to happen.


    This film has been confirmed to be released in the summer of next year. In terms of the timeliness of publicity, there is no need for violent forecasts.


    Maybe Brad Pitt will be true to his own words and marriage.


    After receiving financial support from Sandsea Entertainment, George Romero is forming a crew. The filming of "Land of the Living Dead", known as the ten-year script plan, will definitely start before Christmas this year.


    The film will also be released next year.


    In the latest release plan passed to Ronan from Embassy Pictures, there are currently twelve films confirmed to be released in 2005.


    Of course, most of them are small and medium-scale productions and sequels.

 Chapter 685： Documentary

    Today''s Embassy Film Industry, the distribution business basically comes from the movies or TV series within Relativity Entertainment, and only a small part of the resources will be invested in foreign films.


    For example, this year''s "Shrek 2".


    The animated feature film produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio received US$457.89 million when it was downgraded in North America. It is currently being shown in many markets overseas, and the global box office has reached nearly US$900 million.


    In addition to the theater, the DVD, TV broadcast, network copyright and peripheral products and authorization of "Shrek 2" are all operated by Embassy Pictures.


    Although more revenue has not yet been settled, the profit obtained by Embassy Pictures has been infinitely close to 100 million US dollars.


    The profitability of popular Hollywood cartoons is generally higher than that of live-action movies.


    Because the first "Shrek" caused a sensation and continued to attract attention, Embassy Pictures'' investment in publicity and distribution was only more than half of the film''s production cost.


    In Hollywood, publicity and investment can only be average.


    Whenever there is a chance, Ronan will naturally find a way to get the distribution copyright of such a film.


    Embassy Pictures will release "The Gang of Sharks" for DreamWorks Animation Studios this year, and next year there will be an animated feature film called "Madagascar".


    The foreign film works well, and the profits are equally amazing.


    Regardless of whether the production project of Shahai Entertainment or the foreign film purchased by the Embassy Pictures, after the investment reaches 3 million US dollars, Ronan will need to complete the final review.


    In the past two years, as the reputation of Relativity Entertainment has increased, the number of investment film projects and the number of films trying to find distribution have all increased. Ronan has a natural advantage in this regard, and of course he will not let his advantage go.


    That would be too silly.


    Embassy Pictures has also purchased and released films in recent years, but the effect can only be said to be average. The internal competition in Hollywood is fierce, like the kind of film that can really be popular and cannot find a distributor after production. After all, it is a minority of the few. .


    The purchase of overseas works should be relatively cautious, especially large investment.


    Foreign films are seriously inconsistent in the North American film market. Whether it is from East Asia or Europe, few films can achieve commercial success in North America every year.


    Ronan found a familiar name on the latest review project sent by Embassy Pictures.


    This is a documentary that Alan Albert of the International Distribution Department of Embassy Pictures found by chance when he went to France on a business trip. It was invested by Bonn Pictet and directed by French director Luc Jage, depicting Emperor Penguins in the extreme climate of Antarctica. A documentary about the arduous journey of survival and reproduction under harsh conditions with strong willpower.


    The title of the film is "Emperor Penguin Diary".


    According to the report submitted by Embassy Pictures, the documentary has just completed post-production and has not yet entered the release stage. When Bonn Pitch was promoted in Paris to seek distribution channels, it happened to be discovered by Alan Albert, who was on a business trip to France. The film experts from the European branch of Embassy Pictures were convened to inspect the documentary and confirm that the documentary has a certain market value.


    Because the response of French films in the North American market has always been a mess, Bonn Pict¨¦ decided to sell the North American distribution rights of "Emperor Penguin Diaries" separately. Alan-Albert reached a preliminary agreement with the other party to buy out the North American distribution of this documentary. The copyright only needs 1.5 million US dollars.


    Documentary films have never been sold at high prices unless they are successful sequels or works by well-known directors.


    Luc Jacobs is a retired professional athlete. There is no movie or documentary worth mentioning before. Of course, the works directed by him cannot sell high prices.


    This is because the popularity of "Fahrenheit 911" has led to a general rise in documentary prices, otherwise it would not cost 1 million US dollars.


    Ronan does not remember the relevant data of "Emperor Penguin Diary", but knows that this documentary was once famous and sought after by countless people. It belongs to the super popular type of documentary.


    It won the North American distribution copyright for 1.5 million US dollars, even if the cost cannot be recovered from the theater, based on the estimation of previous popularity, it is not difficult to achieve profitability in the offline market.


    Ronan looked at the project materials and confirmed that it was "Diary of the Emperor Penguin", and asked Connie to call Alan Albert in Paris, France, and inform him that he had taken the North American distribution rights of this documentary.


    If possible, even the global distribution copyright is taken down.


    Two days later, Alan Albert represented Embassy Pictures and officially signed a contract with Bonn Pictet and obtained the North American distribution rights. However, "Emperor Penguin Diary" except for the distribution rights outside North America, Bonn Pict¨¦ has already signed a contract with France''s sunset yellow Sofa Company and Alpha Pictures of Argentina initialed an agreement.


    It is good to get the North American distribution rights. Ronan did not force the rest of the market. The Embassy Pictures quickly arranged the release of "Emperor Penguin Diary", which will now be shown in Los Angeles in December if possible.


    This is of course to get tickets to the Oscars, the documentary must take the route of winning the prize.


    However, before its release in North America, Embassy Pictures will hand over "Emperor Penguin Diary" to Shahai Entertainment, and Shahai Entertainment will re-convene actors to dub.


    This documentary uses French narration, which is definitely not suitable for the North American film market.


    At the same time that Embassy Pictures won the North American distribution rights of "Emperor Penguin Diary", after Embassy Pictures joined Relativity Entertainment, the first documentary film released officially landed in North American theaters.


    Filmed and produced by James Cameron, the experimental 3D documentary "Deep Sea Alien" was screened in 30 theaters in North America.


    This is a full 3D documentary, some of which are also filmed and produced using IMAX3D technology. To a large extent, it is James Cameron''s technical preparation for the next feature film.


    At present, there are not many commercial screens in North America that can support 3D projections. Among them, even fewer are willing to choose a 3D documentary. Even if the director''s name is James Cameron, the Embassy Pictures has struggled to win 30 3D screens. .


    Unexpectedly, the market response of "Deep Sea Alien" is not bad. With the Embassy Pictures almost no publicity, thanks to James Cameron¡¯s appeal among fans and the appeal of 3D movies, this film In the first weekend the documentary was screened in North America, it received 550,000 U.S. dollars from 30 theaters, with an average score of more than 18,000 U.S. dollars in a single hall.


    However, limited by the number of 3D screens, it is not easy to expand the screening range.


    Fortunately, neither Ronan nor James Cameron expected much money from this film.


    The three major contributors to this documentary are IMAX, Sony Electronics, and James Cameron himself. They have all stated that as much money can be reaped, the losses should be reduced.


    What they really gain is the new 3D shooting and production technology that has been experimented and improved by shooting "Deep Sea Alien". This is a high-value product with an infinitely broad future market.


    It is no exaggeration to say that "Deep Sea Alien" is just a subsidiary product of the new 3D technology.


    For Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, "Deep Sea Alien" is a bridge to open up communication channels between the two parties.


    It was through this feature-length documentary that Relativity Entertainment and James Cameron established a business connection.


    The reputation of "Deep Sea Alien" is not bad. Although the release range is not large, the trend is quite stable. The next weekend still has 410,000 US dollars in receipts. Adding the workday income, the North American box office also exceeded 1 million US dollars.


    This also means that "Deep Sea Alien" can stay in the theater for a long time.


    The Embassy Pictures saw a good market response. Commercial cinemas were unable to expand the scope of screening due to various objective conditions. They simply changed their minds and switched to other aspects. After the first week of the filming, with the help of the film¡¯s good market response, it cooperated with many aquariums The Science and Education Museum and the Natural Museum signed a contract.


    Many similar exhibition halls in North America have theaters that support 3D projections. Before the new century, 3D and IMAX technologies were used most frequently in these exhibition halls.


    Originally, there are few 3D cinemas now, and natural science and education documentaries made entirely with 3D technology are even rarer. These pavilions have signed long-term lease contracts with Embassy Pictures for "Deep Sea Alien".


    The longest Washington Museum of Nature has even signed a three-year long contract with Embassy Pictures worth 3 million US dollars.


    With the help of IMAX3D technology, those species that live in the deep seabed and the audience rarely have the opportunity to see are vividly visible, so close that the audience can seem to touch them with their hands.


    The audience can follow the lens closely to the deepest part of the ocean floor by wearing stereo glasses.


    Many people, even most people in the Hollywood industry, just regard "Deep Sea Alien" as a natural science and education documentary filmed by James Cameron purely because of his interest, and simply do not pay attention to the industrial changes that may be brought about by film technology. .


    The new IMAX3D technology has begun to show its charm.


    But there are also huge flaws.


    For example, it is not suitable for very intense action scenes The large movements of the lens and characters can easily cause the audience to dizzy; long-term viewing can easily cause visual fatigue, which is not suitable for young children; 3D effects must be achieved through glasses. Very unfriendly to people who wear glasses such as myopia, etc.


    These technologies also require technical experts in the film industry to solve them.


    The former James Cameron almost turned the "Avatar" sequel into a lifetime series for fans. One of the reasons was that the technology did not meet the requirements of his director.


    James Cameron claimed more than once that he was developing naked-eye 3D technology at United Technologies.


    After the release of "Deep Sea Alien", Ronan received a notice from Tony Koch, who was attending the Toronto Film Festival in Canada. "Eavesdropping Storm" hoped to win the award in the festival competition. If Ronan time permits, he can go to Toronto. trip.


    The Toronto Film Festival is now an extremely important publicity for Hollywood award-winning films. Not only "Eavesdropping Storm", "When Happiness Knocks Door" starring Will Smith, is also exhibiting at the Toronto Film Festival.

 Chapter 686： Dont be a dog lick

    When he came to Toronto, Ronan''s biggest interest was the new film screening and trading market at the Film Festival.


    The discovery and purchase of "Blair the Witch" at the Saint Denis Film Festival that year seemed to be in front of our eyes. Tony Koch was also one of the participants and immediately followed Ronan with great interest.


    "Can you find a film like "Blair the Witch"?" Tony Koch is also a rich man now. He doesn''t pay much attention to how much money the film can make. What he enjoys is the process of participating in the excavation: "I can find a Movies similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are also fine."


    Ronan stood in the front hall and looked forward to all booths. Compared to the Cannes Film Festival, the film trading market in Toronto was significantly larger.


    Tony Koch said: "Let''s go, what are you waiting for? Ronan, let''s start our journey of discovery."


    Connie, who was half behind Ronan, answered the phone and quietly said: "Thomas from Embassy Pictures is calling. He can''t make it through this morning."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Still dealing with "When Happiness Knocks on the Door"?"


    "Yes." Connie whispered: "I am coordinating with the organizing committee to increase the number of exhibition venues."


    Tony Koch interjected: ""Eavesdropping Storm" can make a movie theater give "When Happiness Knocks on the Door."


    Ronan looked at him curiously, and Tony Koch shrugged slightly: "The Embassy Pictures won two theaters for "Eavesdropping Storm", but the audience was very small. Although most of the audience who saw the film thought the film was shocking, It¡¯s a fact that the film is dull."


    "This is a normal phenomenon." Ronan said: "European films are still slow-paced and heavy-themed genres, which cannot be compared with commercial films."


    Even with the Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear Award and multiple European film festival awards, films like "Eavesdropping Storm" can¡¯t be achieved at the Oscars, it would be too difficult to achieve good results in the North American film market. Up.


    Tony Koch looked at Ronan: "So, the Oscar for best foreign language film is critical."


    Ronan walked towards the trading area and said, "Let''s see if we can meet a good movie."


    Tony Koch is full of interest: "If I find out, let me negotiate."


    "Okay." Ronan said: "If it is true, I will ask Embassy Pictures to authorize you."


    As soon as Ronan entered the trading area, he fell in the eyes of some caring people. Several people came to say hello and wanted to invite him to the booth to watch the film, but they were all stopped by the bodyguards.


    "Someone is following us." Connie came closer and reminded quietly: "It seems that there are buyers from other issuing companies."


    Tony Koch shook his head and said, "Look, Ronan, if you really want to find something, you must let me negotiate. Your goal is too big."


    Ronan felt helpless and said, "Let''s watch more."


    The speed of the group slowed down significantly. Whenever he saw a movie with a gimmicky name, Ronan would stop and look at the screened footage and related materials, but refused to make any contact with the seller.


    Those who followed, all the stalls where Ronan stopped, were frantically collecting information.


    In recent years, Ronan and Embassy Pictures have purchased and distributed not many films, but every time they invest more than one million US dollars, they can always get several times the revenue.


    How could other people not be jealous?


    Lionsgate¡¯s Navas just entered the trading floor and got news about Ronan.


    "Ronan Anderson is here too?" Navas felt unpleasant, as if something that was originally his own was being snatched away, he quickly ordered the people around him: "Go and follow Ronan Anderson. Write down every film he watched."


    The young assistant hurriedly said, "I will go now."


    Just in case, he also took two other people with him.


    Navas watched the three people leave, be patient, and searched for films useful to Lionsgate.


    The Toronto Film Festival has a huge trading area. Ronan and others walked for more than an hour, but they only saw less than one-fifth of the exhibition area.


    Arriving at the booth of a South Korean production company, Ronan and Tony Koch stood not far from the small screen, watching the protagonist fight to death in the movie.


    "How big is the prize possible?" Ronan asked.


    Tony Koch knew that Ronan was asking about "Eavesdropping Storm" and said: "It is estimated that it is difficult. There is no jury in the Toronto competition. The awards are all voted by the audience. There is no advantage to such a boring film as "Eavesdropping Storm". ."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "The main thing is to do a good job of publicity and promotion, and the goal is still Oscar."


    Although the Toronto film industry is also an international category A film festival, it is fundamentally different from European film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival.


    The biggest, most famous, and best done by this film festival is to improve the trading platform for many film producers, focusing on broadcasting and trading films.


    Although there is also an awards session, there is no dedicated jury. There is no professional competition project like other film festivals. The awards are won by the film with the highest votes selected by the audience participating in the film festival.


    The award of the Toronto film industry is called the Audience Choice Award.


    In the past few years, the winners of the audience vote have been famous films, such as "The Pianist", "American Beauty", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Angel Loves the Beauty", "Whale Rider" and so on.


    "Eavesdropping Storm" originally wanted to compete, but judging from the audience''s response, the probability is less than 1%.


    On the contrary, "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door" received a good response, and the current vote rate is also very high, and it is hopeful that it will hit the audience vote award.


    Will Smith has contacted Ronan, and in a few days he will also come to Toronto to participate in several promotional activities in order to canvass as many votes as possible.


    Wherever there is a vote for selection, the method of canvassing is always indispensable.


    In the Korean film being screened, Ronan remembered the title when the beautiful girl in the restaurant opened her legs to show her bottom, and the actor spewed rice.


    This is one of the few Korean movies that left an impression on him. It seems to have been made into a series. If I remember correctly, it should be called "Color is Empty".


    Tony Koch asked: "Interested in this film?"


    Ronan shook his head: "North America can only enter the DVD market. You will lose as much as you invest in theaters."


    Tony Koch looked at the male protagonist on the screen and said with emotion: "Poor spare tire."


    Ronan became interested and asked, "Have you ever been a spare tire?"


    "The lesson is painful." Tony Koch said to Ronan very seriously: "This is a lesson I have personally experienced. Don''t be too good to a woman who uses you as a spare. Don''t be a licking dog."


    Ronan gave him a thumbs up: "Tony, it''s not easy to see this through."


    Tony Koch sighed: "The licking dog has nothing in the end except to drive up the market price."


    Ronan patted him on the shoulder: "Tony, you really understand it." He asked curiously, "So, how many spare tires do you have now?"


    "A lot." Tony Koch was full of rich and handsome style: "There are always seven or eight. Unlike you, there are only two left."


    Ronan said: "There is no way, the environment is like this."


    At this time, according to his usual practice, Vinci asked the booth company for some film materials, Ronan and Tony Koch left here.


    The Toronto Film Festival is not so much a film festival as it is a large trading market.


    When Ronan watched it, he found a lot of impressive films, such as a movie from the East called Zhou Yu''s Train.


    However, most of these films are sold with North American copyrights. Not to mention their prospects in the North American market, it is difficult to recover the investment.


    Even if the selling price is not very high, it is also costly to get a DVD with a lower investment.


    After watching for a long time, Ronan didn''t find a suitable purchase target. Ronan was not in a hurry. After all, movies like "Blair the Witch" were met but not available. In the decades of Hollywood history, how many movies have been released?


    Tony Koch was a little anxious: "No goal? I''m waiting to show my skills."


    Ronan shook his head and looked at another booth. The island country film above was showing rope art, and he had to admire that the island people had a lot of experience in this regard.


    At trade fairs like this kind of film festival, large-scale films abound. There are many directors¡¯ films, especially experimental films. The large-scale ones are shocking.


    However, it is basically difficult to sell films that are very experimental. No matter how low the price is, it is useless, because once the hairdressing company puts the film into the market, no matter which way it is released, it will cost.


    No one can deny the role of experimental films in exploring the future development of the film industry, but most experimental films cannot be watched, or people can''t stand it.


    After watching a few experimental films and collecting a large amount of data, Ronan came to the booth of an independent American film producer.


    "This actress is familiar." Tony Koch gestured to the actor on the poster with his eyes.


    Ronan took a look: "Sandra Bullock, starred in "Life and Death".


    Tony Koch immediately remembered: "Yes, yes, she played with Keanu Keyves, she was very popular back then."


    Ronan not only saw Sandra Bullock¡¯s poster , but also saw her in the film that was broadcast, and he also signed a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment and is about to star in "Iron Patriot" Don Chandel, starred in Brandon Fisher in the "Mummy" series...


    This is an independent film. Ronan watched it for a while. With years of experience in the industry, combined with the status quo of actors, it is not difficult to judge that the investment scale of the film is US$7-8 million.


    In the video played, the prosecutors and couples played by Brandon Fischer and Sandra Fischer were pointed at their heads with guns by two black boys, and they had no choice but to watch them take away their beloved SUV. .


    Multi-line narrative, clear plot, tight rhythm...


    Ronan watched the film very calmly, and it can be seen from the film that the director and editor have a very good level.


    The bald-headed director-producer also saw Ronan and came over to say a few words, but was cut off by the bodyguard.


    A few minutes later, the bald director watched the famous Ronan Anderson leave without any nostalgia, and his disappointment could not be concealed on his face.

 Chapter 687： Crash

    The two continued their journey of discovery in the trading area. Ronan glanced back, and it was almost the same as before. The booth that had just left was crowded with people again.


    Most are buyers of other issuing companies.


    Ronan believes that if he expresses interest in a certain film and has direct contact with the seller, it is estimated that many people will come out and immediately lose his bid.


    Tony Koch asked: "That film just didn''t work?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan reached out for a piece of information from Vinci, and quickly scanned it as he walked.


    There is a very simple plot introduction in the information. In just 36 hours, an unexpected car accident pushed a group of people who had never lived in Los Angeles before and after the incident into a domino-like emotional abyss.


    The title is "Crash", and the director, screenwriter and producer are the same person, named Paul Haggis.


    Translated, this film is called "Crash".


    Ronan has watched "Crash" because of the relationship between Ang Lee and "Brokeback Mountain".


    This is the work that once defeated Ang Lee''s "Brokeback Mountain" and won the Oscar for Best Picture.


    Paul Haggis¡¯s work seems to have a lot of stars, but in fact it is a collection of many ex-actors.


    It seems that from the beginning of this film, Sandra Bullock changed the decline after "Life and Death 2" and embarked on the road to the front line.


    There is a production budget for the film on the information, and the public cost shows only 6.5 million US dollars.


    Perhaps, the true cost will be lower.


    After watching another French film, Ronan deliberately stayed for a while. This is a French musical drama. If I remember correctly, the Chinese translation used to be called "The Spring of Cattle Class".


    Ronan seemed to have some interest, at least it seemed to others.


    In fact, Ronan has always had great doubts about the prospects of French films in North America except for Luc Besson.


    The people behind are gathering here, Ronan said to Tony Koch: "This film is a bit interesting, are you going to talk to them?"


    Tony Koch is not stupid. He glanced at the people who followed and said, "Are you making me attract firepower?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "The talk is over, I will treat you tonight."


    "Okay, I attract firepower." Tony Koch knew very well that he accompanied Ronan around this circle and was not suitable for seeing the real goal: "You always have to tell me, which movie did you see? "


    Ronan whispered: "The "Crash" I just watched."


    Tony Koch sighed: "Sure enough, Hollywood filmmakers value most of their films."


    Ronan said directly: "Because Hollywood films are most suitable for the North American market."


    To drag a European movie, even if it is a world-renowned European movie like "Two Smoking Guns" and "Angel Loves the Beauty", the response in the North American market is not very good, and even the former is still in North America to some extent. Hit the street.


    Tony Koch stopped talking and said, "You go, I''ll go in."


    Ronan continued to move forward, leaving Tony Koch and a business assistant. Someone entered the booth behind, and some people continued to follow Ronan.


    Connie took out her mobile phone and dialed a buyer from Embassy Pictures, briefly confessed a few words, followed Ronan, and whispered: "Someone from Embassy Pictures is in the exhibition hall and will pass soon."


    Ronan nodded: "Let''s continue."


    Soon after Ronan left, Tony Koch just tried to quote $1 million, and someone immediately raised it to $3 million.


    Tony Koch knows that this film has some value, but for the Embassy Pictures, it has limited value.


    The French showroom is very lively, but Tony Koch is no longer the protagonist.


    Not far from here, Navas of Lionsgate was standing in the booth of DEJ Studios, watching the film being shown attentively, as if he had seen the lives of the civilians in Los Angeles.


    A seemingly ordinary crash caused a series of racial discrimination problems.


    This film is very meaningful in social reality. It is in line with the social environment of Los Angeles and many states in the United States. It also seems to be very suitable for the tastes of the mainstream judges of a certain award.


    Navas didn''t go away, and was watching this film attentively. As a person living in Los Angeles all year round, the film can give him a lot of touches.


    But he also knows that personal feelings cannot be used as the only criterion for judging whether a film has purchase value.


    There are not many people standing here watching the film, but there are still seven or eight. Navas is not as famous as Ronan, nor has it attracted the attention of others.


    While watching the film, Navas quickly scanned the materials specially prepared by the producer.


    "In the next thirty-six hours, an unexpected car accident brought together a large group of strangers who lived in Los Angeles but never knew each other. In just 36 hours, they completely changed their lives."


    This is the sentence that impressed Navas most in the information.


    The film is a group play, multi-line narrative, it is difficult to shoot, but it is rare to shoot very smoothly and naturally, with many characters and numerous clues, but the explanation is clear.


    As for the theme, it is the very prominent issue of racial discrimination in the United States.


    The director put the old topic of "racism" in the foreground of the film. It seems radical, but in fact it is more subtle.


    Let Navas say that this piece of Zitian has an Oscar face.


    But there are many films with Oscar faces every year. What is the real value of such independent small productions?


    It is also a gamble to win the Olympics, and lose will be a mess.


    So, take this movie and keep the price as low as possible.


    If the price is too high, just give up...


    Not every small independent production is called "Blair the Witch".


    In recent years, only one "Blair the Witch" has been published.


    After watching the film and thinking about it for a few minutes, Navas directly found the staff at the booth, indicated his identity, and wanted to talk to the producer.


    The staff immediately took him to the temporary small office behind the booth, and Navas saw a middle-aged man whose forehead was almost completely bald.


    Originally, the middle-aged man was a little depressed. When he saw Navas, he quickly cheered up, first shook hands, and then introduced himself: "I am Paul Haggis, the screenwriter, director and producer of this film."


    Navas also introduced himself: "I am Navas from Lionsgate." He directly stated his intentions: "I just watched the movie clip you are showing and I am very interested."


    "Thank you." Paul Haggis smiled: "Lionsgate Pictures intends to buy?"


    The producer is already in a weak position, coupled with his own financial difficulties, Paul Haggis is somewhat anxious.


    In order to switch from a screenwriter to a director, Paul Haggis made a lot of efforts, not hesitating to touch the bottom line that Hollywood directors generally keep silent-directors should not use their own funds to shoot films.


    Although he has made a lot of achievements in the screenwriting industry, even valued by the old cowboy Clint Eastwood and wrote the script for his new film "Million Dollar Baby", Paul Haggis is not willing to just be a Screenwriters with relatively limited status and financial resources are not easy to make this step.


    The most terrible thing is funds.


    The so-called DEJ production company is just a partnership established by him, so most of the production funds come from self-financing. Paul Haggis almost put all the money from the screenwriting on this film.


    The budget of the crew is very low, and the funds have to be spent on key productions. Fortunately, he has been in the screenwriting industry for many years and has some connections.


    For example, the actors helped a lot. The travel expenses of people like Sandra Bullock and Don Chandel during the filming were all out of pocket.


    In order to save money, Paul Haggis had to use his own house and his car in many scenes.


    Many non-critical actors are also volunteers of Paul Haggis¡¯s neighbors.


    It is with these supports that he can complete this film.


    But the completion of the production is only the beginning.


    Like the small independent films of most small companies, shooting is difficult, but relatively easy. The most difficult thing is to enter the distribution channel.


    Many of the films participating in the film festival trading session are similar.


    Navas didn''t have to conceal his intentions and said directly: "I came here just to negotiate the release of this film on behalf of Lionsgate."


    When Paul Haggis just wanted to speak, Navas, with the strength of the publisher, said: "US$2 million, buy out the North American distribution rights of "Crash."


    He personally is very optimistic about this film, but being optimistic does not mean asking a high price.


    "The price is too low." Paul Haggis frowned: "I can''t even collect the cost."


    He shook his head: "The film festival is not over yet, I will wait."


    Navas didn''t want to waste too much saliva on such a small production. He simply made a clean statement: "US$4 million. All North American copyrights of the film belong to Lionsgate."


    Paul Haggis thought about it for a while and said: "Sorry, I can''t accept it. The investment in this film is $6.5 million."


    "North American publishing rights are US$4 million." Navas emphasized: "Director Haggis, Lionsgate only needs North American rights, and you still have income from other markets in North America."


    With the successive failures of "City of God" and "Ambush on Ten Sides", Navas has been much more conservative and has become more cautious.


    He is very optimistic about the two films. What happened? It was very miserable.


    How could Paul Haggis not understand that this is a North American copyright, but such a small production sells the North American copyright alone, and the overseas copyright? It''s hard to sell it anymore.


    This is a typical film that reflects American society, and overseas filmmakers will not be very interested.


    He was about to say something more when Navas'' cell phone rang.


    The call was made by the previous assistant: "The Ronan Anderson people are in an exhibition hall on Channel 5 and are discussing a musical comedy with the producer.


    Navas ignored the presence of Paul Haggis and immediately said: "You join on behalf of Lionsgate, don''t let Embassy Pictures easily succeed. I will pass."


    "Sorry, Director Haggis." Navas left a business card: "You think about it, you can call me."


    After speaking, he hurriedly left the exhibition hall.


    Paul Haggis looked at the business card, shook his head slightly, and found a suitable distributor. How could it be so difficult?


    After sitting for a while, the company staff brought another person in.


    "Hello, Director Haggis." The man shook hands with him politely: "I''m from Embassy Pictures..."


    (In reality, Lionsgate bought the North American distribution rights for "Crash" for $4 million.)

 Chapter 688： Why dont i sell

    Leaving the booth of DEJ production company, Navas quickly found the French production company mentioned on the phone according to the description of the assistant.


    "Over there." The assistant looked over and pointed to the screen: "Just this movie."


    Navas took a look and asked, "Where is Ronan Anderson?"


    The assistant said: "He is gone, but one person is left to talk."


    Navas followed his assistant¡¯s fingers and saw a somewhat familiar young man. After thinking about it, Mu Ran was shocked. This was not the time when he accompanied Ronan Anderson to watch and purchase "The Witch Blair" at the Saint Denis Film Festival. "The man?"


    What''s the other party''s name? Navas can''t think of it anymore, but it is certain that his relationship with Ronan Anderson is very unusual.


    Is this another movie like "Blair the Witch"? Navas''s heart suddenly became hot, and his scorching eyes immediately cast on the film clip on display.


    But after only three minutes, Navas''s fiery heart was half cold.


    This is not an English movie, not a Hollywood movie, but an overseas movie, or a French movie!


    In the past two decades, have any French films achieved good results in North America? Even the French director Luc Besson, who is known to know the North American film market best, is repeating the path of pounding on the street and then on the street in North America.


    Navas thought of the "City of God" and "Ambush on the Ten Sides" that he had bought before, and the painful lesson seemed to be in sight.


    This **** experience and lesson always told him one thing, let him recognize an inherent fact of the world''s largest film market-overseas films want to succeed in North America, it is tantamount to a win rate of less than 1% , And even lower gambling.


    He had already lost the bet twice, and he didn''t want to do it a third time.


    Although I don''t know French, this film called "The Spring of Cow Herding Class" also looks very interesting, but Navas doesn''t want to bet on the terrible success rate.


    "Boss?" The assistant saw Navas in a daze and asked, "Should we..."


    Navas learned the lessons of the previous two failures and said categorically: "We will not touch this film. Lionsgate will not touch any non-English films at this festival!"


    The assistant didn''t quite understand, even very confused, but he echoed: "Okay, I''ll pass it on."


    Navas did not leave immediately. Instead, he stood here and continued to watch the show clip of this film. The more I watched it, the more interesting it became, and I felt that it could become a classic film.


    But classic films will surely achieve commercial success?


    When Lionsgate was first established, Navas would definitely say yes.


    Now, Navas knows that classic films are not necessarily related to commercial success.


    Because Navas personally purchased and operated "City of God", this Brazilian film almost entered the ranks of the top ten classic films selected by all media and professionals that year, many of which were still the top.


    Even in various selections of the top ten movies since the beginning of the century, "City of God" is also among the best.


    However, the commercial performance of the film made Lionsgate vomit blood.


    Navas resisted the urge to talk to the French about the copyright of "The Spring of the Cattle Class" and prepared to leave.


    The exhibition hall suddenly went into chaos, and another heavyweight movie boss is here!


    A fat Jewish man with a small head wandered around the progress hall, instantly attracting everyone''s attention.


    Harvey Weinstein!


    Miramax Pictures is here!


    Seeing Harvey Weinstein walking towards the Frenchman, Navas''s originally chilled heart heated up again.


    But the lesson of foreign language blood was right in front of him, and he finally resisted it.


    "Let''s go." Navas left the exhibition hall without looking back.


    Let Embassy Pictures and Miramax Pictures break the head for this film.


    Navas didn''t look back, and walked towards those exhibition halls that hadn''t been taken away, hoping to find a film suitable for Lionsgate.


    Don''t think about "Spring of the Cow Herding Class", wait for news from the producer for the "Crash", and then check it out tomorrow if you have time.


    In one day, Ronan watched the Toronto Film Festival''s trading area, and later saw a film with a more familiar name-"Rwanda Hotel".


    This is a film about the Rwanda massacre in the 1990s. Its style and characteristics are in line with the awards season.


    But Ronan only gave up after some contact, because the producer only offered US$16 million for the North American distribution rights.


    For the producers, such an offer is very reasonable, because they have invested nearly 18 million dollars in production.


    But for the issuer, the risk is too great.


    North America requires 16 million US dollars in copyright fees. The commercial attributes of the film are better than nothing. It is bound to take the award season award route. Coupled with the investment in award award distribution, it is difficult to recover the cost.


    For directors, actors, and other creators, film may be an art.


    For distribution companies like Embassy Pictures, film is first and foremost a business.


    "Don''t you think that movie is a bit like the African version of "Schindler''s List"?" Tony Koch, enjoying Ronan''s dinner, said: "Maybe I can get an Oscar for Best Picture. "


    Ronan said directly: "It is African blacks, not Jews."


    Tony Koch instantly felt that it made sense, and nodded and said, "You can see it thoroughly." He suddenly asked with doubts: "Did not Hollywood black movies perform well during the award season in the past two years?"


    Ronan lowered his voice: "African blacks and black Americans are not the same thing. American blacks never think that they belong to the same ethnic group as black Africans."


    This is what he said in private with a close friend like Tony Koch.


    Tony Koch swallowed the food in his mouth: "I only knew that the Berlin Film Festival was greatly affected by factors outside the film. I didn''t expect the award season in Hollywood to be the same."


    Ronan smiled, and then asked: "How is your place?"


    "Very well, I have attracted a large number of movie buyers." Tony Koch said with a smile: "Ronan, your attraction is too big. Many film companies are competing for the "Spring of the Cow Herding Class". There is no need to bid at all, and later they will fight fiercely.


    Ronan said, "Because that film is really unique."


    Tony Koch agrees with Ronan''s point of view: "I saw it for a while and it felt really good."


    Ronan asked, "Has the deal for this film been concluded? Who bought it in the end?"


    "It''s done." Tony Koch thought of the fat man, and said: "Harvey Weinstein of Miramax Films got the North American distribution rights, and it is rumored that he spent 7 million US dollars."


    Ronan instantly understood: "Harvey Weinstein may run "The Spring of the Cattle Class" to hit the Oscars for the best foreign language film."


    Tony Koch immediately put away his smiling face: "Become our direct competitor?"


    "Yeah." Ronan thought about this possibility: "This is the only reason Harvey Weinstein can invest heavily in buying the copyright of the film."


    "We have a strong competitor." Tony Koch has also heard of the famous Oscar promoter.


    Ronan frowned: "US$7 million in copyright fees, plus the investment in operating the Oscar, if you can''t get the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, how many years will it take for Harvey Weinstein to recover the investment?"


    Many Hollywood films have been able to wipe out their losses after many years of offline operations, but what is the point of extending this time to ten or twenty years?


    Tony Koch asked at this moment: "Ronan, how is your side?"


    Ronan put down his knife and fork, took a tissue, and wiped his hands and said, "It''s basically settled. Embassy Pictures will sign a contract tonight."


    It was another refreshing morning in Canada. Navas once again entered the trading zone of the Toronto Film Festival. His expression was a bit serious. After one day, he did not find a film that would make him determined to sign.


    That French movie looks good, but no matter how good an overseas movie is, its performance in North America will have to be marked with a huge question. Failure may far outweigh success.


    Later, he also saw a film called "Hotel Rwanda", but such a film reflecting Rwanda in Africa, the North American distribution copyright will cost 16 million US dollars, the producer is really crazy!


    Because there was no suitable choice, Navas once again came to the booth where "Crash" was located.


    Then, he was surprised to find that the director and producer named Paul Haggis, who was interviewing him yesterday, was leading the staff to clean up the booth, and seemed to be moving out...


    what''s going on?


    Navas faintly felt that something was wrong, so he walked over and said hello: "Good morning, Director Haggis."


    Paul Haggis also saw him and responded with a smile: "Hello."


    "You are..." Navas pointed to the busy staff in the booth.


    Paul Haggis is in a great mood said: "The copyright of the film has been sold, and we are going to withdraw it."


    "Sold it?" Navas had a bad feeling, and asked, "I take the liberty to ask, which company did you sell to?"


    Thinking that there are no relevant provisions in the copyright transaction contract, Paul Haggis did not want to offend the people of Lionsgate, saying: "The Embassy Pictures under the Relativity Entertainment Group." From planning to production to film festival sales, He has gone through too many hardships. At this time, it is inevitable that there is a kind of pride after turning over: "The Embassy Pictures bought out all the copyrights of "Crash" for 7 million US dollars."


    Navas was stunned, Embassy Pictures? Relativity entertainment? Ronan Anderson? Looks like I missed something...


    "Before you sell, you should contact me again." Navas couldn''t help saying.


    Paul Haggis shook his head: "The overseas copyright of this film is not easy to sell, I know very well. But the Embassy Pictures is willing to pay, and the Embassy Pictures also signed a special clause with me. The North American box office of "Crash" can triple The copyright fees they bought will also give me a personal dividend of $1 million. Why don''t I sell it on such good terms?"

 Chapter 689： The messier the better

    Toronto, in the temporary office of Embassy Pictures.


    Ronan was waiting for Connie to get the relevant information, and asked Thomas: "When Happiness Comes Knock, the theater is arranged properly?"


    Thomas nodded: "Let us have one of "Eavesdropping Storm". I communicated with the film festival organizing committee. This theater will be used to screen "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" today."


    Ronan motioned to Connie to hand over the information directly to Thomas: "Look at this film, an independent film about ethnic conflict, scheduled to be screened in early December."


    Thomas read the information and asked, "Target awards season?"


    "This type of film does not take the award-winning route and does not have heavyweight awards. It is difficult to get good results." Ronan said simply: "As far as possible, operate from the beginning of the award season until next year''s Oscar."


    Thomas did not see the film, so it is difficult to express specific opinions, but the film Ronan personally bought gave him enough confidence, and there are also themes suitable for Oscars in the information introduction.


    He said: "We have been working on "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" for a long time, and the "Emperor Penguin Diary" that we just won..."


    Ronan said directly: "The focus is on "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door" and this "Crash", the best documentary of "Emperor Penguin Diary". Also, the two key films do not conflict. "When Happiness Knocks" has the top award for best actor, and "Crash" is...the best film!"


    At least this will not create internal competition. Thomas knows that this kind of arrangement is the most reasonable for the internal friction of the film of Relativity Entertainment, and said: "After returning to Los Angeles, I will immediately convene a meeting to arrange related work on the prize-winning.


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment has never won an Oscar for Best Picture Golden Man."


    Thomas smiled and said: "The best actor, best actress and best director have never been awarded."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I hope we can gain something from the four major awards this year."


    So far, Relativity Entertainment has won the most important award in the Oscars for the best foreign language film of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The competition for this award was not particularly fierce.


    The most competitive are of course the four major awards.


    If you want to get one of these four figurines, movies and characters are just one of them. The rest of the operation is very important, and there is also some luck.


    For example, a large number of judges who vote with their feet and throw pencils and coins to vote, throw your name.


    Will Smith really needs luck if he wants to get the best actor, because at this film festival, Ronan saw a promotional poster for the film-"The King of Soul Singer".


    The actor of this film is called Jamie Fox.


    The same black actor, when it comes to fame and status, Will Smith dumped Jamie Fox a few streets.


    But Ronan remembers correctly, Jamie Fox was once the second black best actor after entering the new century.


    Faced with the booming black affirmative movement, many judges may also choose black actors.


    In fact, Will Smith may not be without the possibility of competition. Jamie Fox¡¯s acting experience is somewhat similar to Will Smith. He was born as a singer, and then moved to the film industry, starred in a lot of comedies, and also played with Will Smith. The biopic "Boxing King Ali".


    If you really want to say that Jamie Fox¡¯s acting skills are much better than Will Smith, it can only be said that the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise sees the wisdom.


    From Ronan''s perspective, what are the advantages of Jamie Fox? Maybe it''s that the comedies he starred in were not very successful, and the commercial results were not very impressive.


    Will Smith''s biggest disadvantage is precisely his status as a business superstar.


    Many things in the Oscar rush are always inexplicable, and other disadvantages sometimes become advantages.


    As for the film "Crash", "Brokeback Mountain" that once defeated Ang Lee is due to the vigorous operation of Lionsgate.


    For example, Ronan has seen relevant reports and discovered the possible threat of "Brokeback Mountain". Several well-known film critics in the United States have publicly criticized and criticized "Brokeback Mountain" in their columns and TV programs, and even directly To call this film disgusting.


    If there is no shadow of a competitor behind this, there is no interest exchange...


    These few played an important role in dragging "Brokeback Mountain". The slander for more than two months has also caused "Brokeback Mountain" to be negatively affected.


    If another ten years pass, don''t you know that these film critics still have the guts to smear "Brokeback Mountain"?


    Another point is that the theme and background of "Crash" naturally have advantages.


    Nearly half of the Oscar judges live in Los Angeles and Southern California all year round. The incidents in "Crash" may be coincidental and exaggerated, but they are not uncommon in Los Angeles.


    This will cause the judges'' tendency.


    Again, the movie is closely linked to the social environment of the times. After more than ten years, let alone a car crash, even if it crashes into a plane and hits a spacecraft, it will not stop LGTB from reaching the top.


    "Crash" has the value of Oscar operation, Ronan met, of course will not let it go.


    Soon, Ronan got the exact news that Harvey Weinstein of Miramax had indeed bought the copyright of "The Spring of the Cattle Class", but the price was not 7 million US dollars as Tony Koch said. It''s $6 million.


    It is said that Harvey Weinstein won the on-site bid with 7 million U.S. dollars, and the formal negotiations began to drag. After all, French producers are not small companies that have not entered the international film market much, and rejected Harvey Weinstein. After the film festival, the request was negotiated, but considering the commitment of Miramax Chongao, an agreement was finally reached with a reduction of $1 million.


    But for Ronan, spending 6 million US dollars to buy a French film is still very risky.


    Most of the non-English films that are well-known internationally have been miserable in the North American market. The results of getting an overseas film to the North American market for a relatively large price are often not very satisfactory.


    Unless you can really get a heavier award at the Oscar.


    Will Smith also rushed to Toronto. After meeting Ronan, he devoted himself to the promotion of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".


    Currently, the Toronto Film Festival does not have individual performance awards. The most important is the Audience Choice Award, as well as the Discovery Award, Best Canadian Feature Film, Best Canadian Short Film, Best Canadian Debut and International Film Critics Award.


    Relativity Entertainment and Will Smith certainly want to win the Audience Choice Award.


    Not only is Relativity Entertainment promoting the event. After acquiring the North American copyright of "The Spring of the Cattle Class", Miramax is also increasing the promotion of this French film, and seems to want to win several awards.


    Ronan also met Harvey Weinstein at a publicity event convened by the organizing committee.


    "I didn''t expect to meet you here, Ronan." Harvey Weinstein was very polite.


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "Harvey, I have heard of your great hand."


    There was competition between the two, and even on the other side of the Pacific Ocean was very unpleasant, but Harvey Weinstein knew very well that this was a normal business competition, and there was no need to have anger with Ronan Anderson.


    For Miramax, relativity entertainment is already a monster.


    Although he is not afraid of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, there is no need to stand on the opposite side.


    Harvey Weinstein put a smile on his fat face and said, "Didn''t you get the same thing?"


    Ronan also smiled and said: "I have a few films this year that I want to hit the Oscars, and I have to ask you more about this."


    "I don''t dare to ask for advice." Harvey Weinstein said a correct way to Chong Ao that no one would deny: "Invest more and spend more, so that you can see the Oscar statuette."


    Ronan pointed to his forehead: "I wrote it down." He deliberately said, "Which awards do you spot this year? I hope we have no conflict."


    Harvey Weinstein vaguely said: "Not yet."


    Ronan wondered: "I remember Martin Scorsese''s "Aviator" was published by Miramax?"


    Harvey Weinstein didn''t seem to want to talk more about the film, saying: "Now that the company is in a mess, I don''t have the heart to run Oscars."


    These words really diverted Ronan''s attention, and tentatively asked: "Between Miramax and Disney?"


    "The old way, the contradictions are irreconcilable." This is almost public, and Harvey Weinstein has nothing to say: "Michael Eisner wants to oust me and Bob and completely deprive Miramax."


    Ronan looked like the enemy: "Michael Eisner is too domineering. "Pirates of the Caribbean" has no conflict of interest with him. He actually attacked this film."


    Harvey Weinstein certainly knew: "He has become a habit of domineering and strong."


    Ronan said, "Harvey, I''m on your side against Michael Eisner."


    Harvey Weinstein said in his heart what use is it that you stand on my side? He still said: "Thank you for holding on, Harvey." Ronan specifically encouraged: "You can''t let Michael Eisner succeed, at least you can''t let him succeed easily. Miramax is you and Bob''s hard work."


    Harvey Weinstein was silent, as long as it was possible, he would not give up the Miramax he created.


    Ronan deliberately pulled on himself: "If someone wants to take away my relativity entertainment, I will never die with him!"


    "Bob and I are not that easy to lose." Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "Michael Eisner wants to drive us down. He thought it was too easy!"


    Ronan then brought the topic to the movie again, chatting about "Aviator" and Martin Scorsese.


    Miramax is a subsidiary of Walt Disney. It is also one of Disney''s unstable factors and Michael Eisner''s opponents. The longer the Weinstein brothers persist at Disney, the more chaos within Disney may become.

 Chapter 690： Cant afford to hurt

    The 29th Toronto International Film Festival came to an end. The two films exhibited by the Embassy Pictures were faced with both extreme conditions.


    Due to the limited number of audiences, slow and dull rhythms and unfavorable factors such as German-language films, "Eavesdropping Storm" did not continue the momentum of frantically grabbing trophies in Europe, and the response was mediocre throughout the festival.


    North America, the world''s largest insulator in the television, film and media markets, is still stubbornly like a stone.


    In contrast, as a local North American film, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", although the chicken soup is a bit awkward, it caused a sensation during the film festival. Will Smith can be called a BUG-level existence in the film market of this era. , His absolute actor status is also the key to attracting audiences.


    Like this kind of chicken soup movie, waiting for more than ten years to appear, it may be another kind of evaluation and perception, but now it is very well received.


    "When Happiness is Knocking at the Door" has skyrocketed in the last few days of votes, overwhelming the previous leading "Rwanda Hotel", and won the Toronto Film Festival''s most significant audience choice award with a narrow advantage.


    This also shows one thing, even if countless chicken soup has been poured over the years, the audience has not yet reached the time to break their stomachs.


    At present, chicken soup and chicken soup movies are very marketable all over the world.


    Ronan is also soaked in various chicken soups.


    For example, Washington''s cherry blossom axe, Edison''s small bench, Leonardo''s egg, Einstein''s mathematics and so on.


    If you drink too much chicken soup, you will have certain immunity.


    It was the recruitment experience of university roommates that really made Ronan believe that the chicken soup was poisonous.


    That classmate bought countless successful learning books and believed in the famous "paper picking group" recruitment until he hit his head and broke his blood.


    I remember that half a year before graduation, my roommates, like most of the classmates who are about to enter the society, applied for resumes and interviewed many companies, including some famous companies.


    According to the roommate, every time he went to an interview, he paid great attention to details. There was **** on the ground to pick up rubbish, there were paper **** to pick up paper balls, and even when the chairs were messed up, he would arrange them neatly.


    In the case of the famous "paper picking group", a company should have thrown out an olive branch long ago to make him a winner in life.


    But the reality is that all interviews have no news.


    After graduating drinking together, the roommates finally realized that they were really stupid.


    In fact, it is not difficult for people with work experience to find out, but any company or enterprise that is more reliable will use this kind of non-influenced method to recruit people.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" won the Audience Choice Award, and also added another weight to the upcoming Hollywood awards season.


    Before and during the awards season, the more awards a film receives, the greater the chance of winning the Oscar.


    Because awards are basically directly related to exposure.


    There are too many judges who will not go to the movies at all, and the popularity of the movie will play a key role.


    This film will be released in December. Due to the strong commercial attributes and the existence of Will Smith¡¯s incomprehensible market weapon, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" will not be screened, but directly on a large scale. Released.


    The premise of redemption is to first guarantee the commercial income of the film.


    The "Crash" that has just won and the "Eavesdropping Storm", which has swept through major European awards, will be screened on a small scale in December. The real effort in the market will have to wait until the Oscar nominations are announced.


    These two films will be distributed and operated in the traditional way of Oscar awards.


    In addition, Alan Albert bought the copyright of "The Diary of the Emperor Penguin" from Paris, France, and a total of four films constituted Relativity Entertainment''s Oscar Corps this year.


    Of course, the goals are different. They are the best actor in "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", the best film in "Crash", the best foreign language film in "Eavesdropping Storm", and the best record in "Emperor Penguin Diary" Feature film.


    Among the four goals, being able to harvest any Oscar statuette can be said to be a victory.


    After returning to Los Angeles, Ronan met Paul Haggis in person and got another important news from him.


    As a screenwriter, Paul Haggis wrote the script for the old cowboy Clint Eastwood''s new film "Million Dollar Baby". The heroine of "Million Dollar Baby" is the famous Hollywood heroine Hilary Si Wank.


    The film will start screening in December, and the goal is also an Oscar.


    Ronan remembers that "Million Dollar Baby" made Clint Eastwood the best director, and Hilary Swank was the second best actress.


    This opponent is very powerful.


    Subsequently, Ronan specifically asked Connie to check relevant information about "Million Dollar Baby".


    Produced and released by Warner Bros., directed by Clint Eastwood, the heroine is the famous acting school Hilary Swank, the supporting actor is the old black movie star Morgan Freeman, full of nostalgic texture in the 1960s and 1970s Picture style...


    This is simply Clint Eastwood''s tailor-made work for Oscar.


    Unlike Miramax Films'' "Aviator" and Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood has always been the darling of Oscars.


    Martin Scorsese is still struggling for the first Oscar statuette in his life. For this reason, he did not hesitate to change the filming style and made a "Aviator" which is very different from the gangster theme, but Clint- On Eastwood''s side, those who have already won the prize are almost soft.


    From the experience of old Martin, Ronan felt that Will Smith was also very dangerous.


    Oscar is always like this. If you don''t like you, you don''t like you. It doesn''t matter if you don''t hold you down for twenty years.


    Having said that, how many years has Leonardo been suppressed? Until I completely mutilated myself...


    Ronan specifically chatted with Will Smith about this.


    "It''s an opportunity after all, and I can''t give it up." Will Smith can see it clearly: "If you work hard, even if you can''t get it, you won''t regret it in the future."


    Ronan nodded: "The Embassy Pictures will vigorously promote this film."


    The film has not yet been released in North America, and the publicity investment will definitely be huge, and Will Smith is also worthy of such investment.


    Will Smith deliberately said: "I''m so likable, don''t everyone hate me?"


    "It''s a pity that there are too few women in the Oscar judges." Ronan laughed: "Otherwise you can convince them one by one."


    Will Smith shrugged: "I don''t want to be tossed to death."


    Ronan said: "When the awards season starts, maybe you will encounter such a non-descript request."


    There are philatelic hobbies such as veteran actresses or producers, but they have not disappeared as they faded out of the audience and the media''s vision. These people have compiled a huge network of contacts over the years, and they may have been accustomed to them. Forgetting, but in the award season, using the identity of the old Oscar judges can often do a lot.


    Receiving gifts and the like are just the most basic small operations. It is not uncommon to request certain services from the fancy prize-winners.


    The whole Hollywood environment is like this. Later, when the Mi Rabbit movement was booming, some media exposed relevant news. Many older actresses had the experience of old cows eating tender grass.


    It even includes several female initiators and leaders of the Mi Rabbit Movement.


    As for whether the little fresh meats they persuaded were voluntary, it was also a mess.


    "I''m an upright gentleman." Will Smith said with a righteous look and vowed: "No matter what kind of non-discriminatory request, I refuse all of them."


    Ronan then said: "I heard that the college plans to invite a group of outsiders into the college to become Oscar judges, in order to increase the diversity of the college members. Maybe the Williams sisters will become Oscar judges someday."


    Will Smith said categorically: "Then I will refuse too! Ronan, let''s be honest, my waist...can''t be hurt!"


    Ronan patted Will Smith on the arm, very sympathetic: "Cherish life and stay away from female athletes."


    It is said that people engaged in professional sports have far more hormone secretion than ordinary people. Both men and women have a particularly strong demand in that area.


    People who rely on their bodies to eat tend to look for those who rely on their bodies to eat as their partners.


    Will Smith suddenly asked: "Aren''t you looking for a fixed one?"


    Ronan told the truth: "I don''t plan to do this for the time beingThat little girl...the blonde girl who often works with you." Will Smith asked: "She seems to have a good impression of you."


    Ronan could guess who he was talking about: "Are you talking about Amanda? This is not the same. I knew her when she was still a little bit too familiar."


    "If you are familiar with each other, you can trust each other more." Will Smith''s mouth is full of perversions: "The little girl admires you very much. It''s so coaxing, it doesn''t affect your daily outing to find prey."


    Ronan shook his head: "Tom didn''t even find a girlfriend, I''m not in a hurry."


    Will Smith coughed and said, "Tom has dedicated his life to the church. Maybe he will board the ship and leave the earth at some point, so there is no need."


    Ronan almost laughed: "I heard that Tom has entered another level in the church?"


    "Yes." Will Smith said: "He is already at the second highest level in Scientology. If he suddenly becomes the leader one day, I won''t be surprised."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I''m afraid I''m still waiting for more than ten or twenty years."


    "It''s okay." Will Smith said: "Tom is younger than the other senior leaders in Scientology, and you can kill them."


    Ronan brought back the crooked topic: "How much do you plan to invest this time?"


    Will Smith is sober: "I personally invested 6 million US dollars. If you can''t win the prize, then forget it."


    Ronan agreed with this view: "Will, you are already one of Hollywood''s top stars, and the Oscars are just icing on the cake for you."


    "I understand." Will Smith sees clearly, but can''t let it go easily: "I can''t get that little golden man, I''m always a little unwilling."


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 Chapter 691： London, England

    Downtown Los Angeles, 18th Street.


    As night fell, Finch stood in the open-air area on the second floor of a cafe, looking at the Mexican restaurant diagonally opposite, watching the people coming in and out at the door.


    Someone came to the side and said, "I just confirmed that they are still inside."


    Vinci looked at the sky, then glanced at his watch, and exhorted: "It''s getting late. It''s not safe to let everyone in the alley get out."


    The man immediately took out his cell phone and started making calls.


    Even with well-trained security personnel like Vinci, downtown Los Angeles at night is still a dangerous area.


    This city is called the City of Angels and the City of Sin.


    There are totally two faces in the city center during the day and night.


    To be precise, the City of Angels is a very suitable name for the rich areas from the urban area to the coastline, while the old downtown is a veritable sin city.


    Vinci, who grew up in Los Angeles, knows that there is a joke to describe this city: it is the same whether you close the door in a good security area, and it is the same if you close it or not in a poor security area.


    Vinci made people withdraw temporarily, on the one hand for security reasons, on the other hand he did not want to conflict with gang members.


    They are not necessarily afraid of those gang members, but the two sides are not at the same level at all, and there is no need to deal with them. The boss''s job is the most important.


    The restaurant door opened, and the target came out. In addition to the retired editor of the entertainment gossip newspaper, there were also young men with the most common flaxen hair.


    This person looks very ordinary and looks less than thirty years old.


    Just like when they entered the restaurant, someone next to Vinci immediately took pictures with a high-power lens.


    Vinci leads a mature team, he also has confidence in this team, from the support of a certain super-rich, so that they can not only get a high salary and receive the best training, but also some of the best in the United States and the world equipment.


    Following the super-rich from low to high, Vinci fully realized that after having enough money in this country, money can really do too much.


    The retired newspaper editor and the ordinary middle-aged man got into two cars separately and left the restaurant.


    Someone followed the retired newspaper editor home from a distance, and Fincher and others rode in several cars and kept secretly watching ordinary middle-aged men enter the hotel.


    The people who were left continued to stare here, and the others evacuated one after another.


    On the way back, Vinci received a call and went to Hollywood to pick up another companion.


    The man got in the car, the car started, and Finch asked, "How''s the investigation?"


    "There is a result." The man said: "I found out that the other party came from London the day before yesterday and was on the plane at Heathrow Airport."


    This answer was beyond Vinci''s expectation: "Britain? London?"


    The man said: "Yes, London, England. According to my understanding, he has booked a return ticket and may return to the UK soon."


    Vinci quickly made a decision: "Let people keep an eye on him, and you will take them to London to feel his bottom." He patted the man on the shoulder: "Funding is not a problem, we have sufficient funds."


    The man immediately said: "As long as there is funding, even in Britain, we can find out some things."


    Vinci nodded slightly: "Go get ready."


    The car drove around and then put the man in Hollywood.


    Back at Beverly Hills, Finch notified Ronan of the relevant situation as soon as possible.


    After hearing Vinci¡¯s description, Ronan had a bad feeling: "London, England..."


    This allows him to have some associations on the basis of the previous ones, especially the various rights and wrongs caused by the recent copyright lawsuits about "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four".


    Generally speaking, at a certain height, neither party will use means other than commercial, because you have money and I have money, and money can really buy a lot of things.


    But some people may not have such a tacit understanding.


    Ronan looked at Vinci: "You are right to let people go to London, England, and double the manpower. Pay attention, it''s not Los Angeles."


    Vinci said, "We will be careful."


    Ronan whispered: "Focus on the branches and media organizations of News Corporation in London."


    "You mean..." Vinci was surprised.


    Ronan raised his fingers and shook: "This is just a guess, it''s better not to have it, but it really has to be..."


    Vinci answered, "I understand."


    "Be careful." Ronan reminded again: "Don''t be afraid to spend money, safety is the most important thing."


    Vinci nodded: "Don''t worry."


    Ronan waved, and said to the living room: "Nikia, come here."


    Butler Nikia came over immediately: "Mr. Anderson."


    "Is there any problem with the maid?" Ronan asked.


    Nikia said: "The rest are old people, knowing the roots. I canceled the two recruitment plans, and the existing personnel can basically maintain the operation of the manor."


    Ronan knew who he might be facing this time, and he attached great importance to it: "Nikia, you assist Vinci to upgrade the security equipment of the manor again." He looked at Vinci: "Need the best equipment, especially Anti-eavesdropping."


    "No problem." Vinci assured: "Leave this to me."


    Nikia said, "I will personally assist Vinci."


    Ronan waved his hand, and Nikia knew that she had nothing to do with her, and immediately went to the other side.


    "Finch, there''s another thing." Ronan knew that defense alone is not enough. In case it is really guessed, he must have a hole card to counterattack: "For those who go to England, send another team to learn about the "World Newspaper."


    He suppressed his voice very low and exhorted a few more words.


    Vinci kept nodding: "We received funding and trained for so long, not only for defense, but for other tasks as well."


    "Go, keep a low profile." Ronan still reminded: "Low profile, don''t attract attention."


    Vinci said again, "I understand."


    Ronan hopes that this matter will not be as complicated as he thought, but there are some things that often do not hurt to prepare for the worst.


    After all, those people are not so courageous, even Downing Street dared to be included in the eavesdropping list.


    When something is not revealed, people will find it incredible and impossible to happen.


    But to investigate in a targeted manner, you may gain something.


    Twentieth Century Fox proposes to negotiate an out-of-court settlement between "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four", but there is a necessary prerequisite. Marvel Entertainment immediately suspends the publication of the new "Fantastic Four" comics and cannot publish it again during the negotiation period. .


    Such conditions, let alone Ronan, even Avi-Allard would not agree.


    Ronan shook his head and went to the lounge next to him. The butler, Nikia, understood his habits and immediately made tea and sent it in.


    "Thank you." Ronan smiled and nodded.


    Nikia smiled implicitly and left.


    What Ronan holds is the script that Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriter sent him yesterday, a horror film project from the script library of the former Artisan Film Industry-"Human Skin Inn".


    Similar to the "Smiths" script, the script of "Human Skin Inn" has also been adjusted. Since Shahai Entertainment does not lack **** horror films, this script has been pressed until now.


    Nowadays, the new "Fatal Bend" series is about to be released. The production team there can also invest in new horror film projects after rest and adjustments. There are not many movies like "Human Skin Inn". Surprisingly, the video is a typical American plasma horror movie.


    To put it simply, it is the journey of a young American youth.


    In terms of directors, Shahai Entertainment has already finalized Eli Roth as the director, but it has been delayed until now because of the script.


    Fortunately, the production of this kind of film will not take too long


    "Human Skin Inn" can only be released until a suitable schedule is selected next year.


    Counting the upcoming "Smiths", the two scripts obtained by the acquisition of Artisan Pictures have all entered the actual operation stage.


    It is a pity that other scripts are temporarily invisible to people.


    In addition, some of the videos in the copyright of the hand-made library have attracted many people.


    After Sylvester Stallone heard that the copyright of the "First Blood" series belonged to Relativity Entertainment, he personally called Ronan and visited the Relativity Building to discuss the launch of "First Blood 4" and Possibility of directing and starring by him himself.


    The golden age of traditional action movies has passed Ronan knows this very well, so he is not interested in Stallone''s proposal.


    But it was not clear.


    Ronan put forward a condition, if Stallone took the initiative to cut his salary to 5 million U.S. dollars and ensure that all productions can be completed within the budget of 20 million U.S. dollars, then Shahai Entertainment will immediately give the green light for "First Blood 4".


    The results of this discussion can be imagined, Sylvester Stallone left the relativity building very unhappy.


    No way, the $20 million production budget is not even enough for Stallone¡¯s director and starring remuneration.


    But Ronan could not pay 20 million US dollars for Stallone alone. The movies of this era and Stallone¡¯s experience fully demonstrate that Stallone¡¯s worth is seriously inflated.


    To be joking, twenty million dollars is not bad, but Stallone wants to sell his three daughters to Future World Manor.


    Once, Stallone was regarded by many people as a national father-in-law.


    Those three daughters helped Stallone earn a lot of fame through the Internet.


    In addition to Stallone, Ron Wiseman, who had worked with Relativity Entertainment, also found Ronan and wanted to re-shoot "Total Memories" in the former artisan film library.


    Not shooting a sequel, but a remake of the old version.


    Ronan briefly chatted with Lun Wiseman, and when he learned that the "dazzling wife madman" planned to let Kate Beckinsale play the leading role, he immediately declined Lun Wiseman''s proposal.


    This is a science fiction film, investment must be indispensable, let Kate-Beckinsale starred in the big production heroine, "Van Helsing" is a lesson from the past.


    Ronan still has some confidence in Len Wiseman, but he has no confidence in Kate Beckinsale.


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 Chapter 692： Tenzo

    Under the influence of "Van Helsing" on the street, the cooperation between Shahai Entertainment and Kate Beckinsale has temporarily come to an end, and will not be restarted in a short time.


    Len Wiseman''s plan to remake "Total Recall" is expected to cost about 120 million US dollars.


    Ronan certainly refuses.


    Len Wiseman officially married Kate Beckinsale this year, who also participated in Martin Scorsese''s "Aviator."


    If Ronan remembers correctly, like most Hollywood star marriages, Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman ended up in divorce.


    This can be said to be the general ending of Hollywood marriages.


    Judging from Ronan''s years of experience here, people here basically choose to divorce when their love runs out, and many people break up peacefully.


    Of course, Hollywood also has the situation of playing each other, and it is not uncommon to drag a man or a woman into a threesome.


    This can be regarded as one of the most open circles in the United States.


    In September, the traditional off-season of the North American film market, under normal circumstances, there will be no large investment films released. This is the schedule for B-level films and small commercial films.


    Relativity Entertainment launched a small production film this month, the sequel to the successful horror film-"Fatal Turn 3".


    As a typical B-level film, the reputation of the series has gone from bad to worse, and the box office has been stable. Although the opening weekend did not win the box office championship, it also earned 16.81 million US dollars.


    The budget of this B-level horror film is only 6 million US dollars.


    As long as it is profitable, the series will definitely go on sale. The revenue of this series of offline rental market has already exceeded the box office share.


    Most of the profits of such horror films come from the offline DVD market.


    As of August this year, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s revenue on DVD, excluding channel expenses, has also exceeded US$400 million.


    This result can only be ranked fifth in the industry, followed by Warner Bros., Walt Disney, Sony Columbia and Twentieth Century Fox.


    Warner Bros¡¯ "Harry Potter" DVD series have been selling well; Walt Disney¡¯s re-released classic cartoon platinum version DVD has sold staggeringly. With just one movie of "The Lion King," the new DVD¡¯s revenue exceeded $100 million. .


    Sony Columbia Pictures owns the "Spider-Man", and Twentieth Century Fox is the publisher of the "Star Wars" and "Star Wars" series.


    Although Relativity Entertainment has solved the problem of insufficient film sources after obtaining the film library of Artisan Pictures, the foundation still cannot be compared with large companies.


    Because the DVD market is becoming more and more expansive and profit margins are amazing, all major film companies are turning their films into DVD and then re-launching them to the market.


    For example, the DVDs of "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone with the Wind" have now entered the top 20 North American DVD sales in 2004.


    Even though they were released for a long time, these films are still creating huge profits for the copyright owners.


    Once, Sony Columbia Pictures released Spider-Man when it encountered a production crisis, and Walt Disney released a new version of the classic cartoon DVD when it encountered revenue difficulties.


    These are life-saving tricks tried and tested.


    Some old films can also cause controversy, because films created in accordance with the social conditions at the time will always be caught by people with ulterior motives after decades.


    Such as "Gone with the Wind".


    Ronan remembered seeing reports in this regard. Around 2015, some of Hollywood''s consciousness was fully awakened and over-developed, so some groups also focused on "Gone with the Wind", accusing the content of "Gone with the Wind" serious racial discrimination. , Requesting exhibitors, TV stations, and offline distributors across the United States to remove the film.


    Many theaters in North America, including the famous Orpheum Theater, originally had a tradition of showing "Gone with the Wind" once a year, but due to strong protests from this part, they had to cancel it.


    Although it is impossible to block a certain movie in the North American market, Gone with the Wind has been greatly affected in terms of TV broadcasting and DVD sales.


    This kind of thing is unbelievable at first, but it is normal to think that there is no black person on the list of unspoken rules exposed by a certain Hollywood director, and he is also accused of racial discrimination.


    "We cannot let black people be the number one villain. This is an unshakable question of principle in our movies!"


    Walking in a studio set up as a supermarket, Ronan said to Andrew, the producer of "Smiths", "Hire a few black actors as supporting roles, and don''t let them become villains."


    Andrew is also a veteran producer, and said: "The crew is doing it and will not make such low-level mistakes."


    Ronan turned to ask, "When will I start shooting?"


    Andrew glanced at the busy director Doug Liman, and said: "Director Liman thinks he can start filming later this month."


    Ronan saw Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in training: "Did anything special happen to the crew?"


    "Something special?" Andrew was full of doubts: "No, everything is normal."


    Ronan didn''t ask any more, when seeing Doug Liman, he would finish his work and walk over.


    Doug Liman shook hands with Ronan and said: "The crew has a sufficient budget and the preparations are going very smoothly. Thank you Mr. Anderson for your support."


    "You are welcome." Ronan smiled and said, "I believe this is the beginning of our successful cooperation."


    The preparatory work went smoothly because a lot of work has been done. For example, on the actor side, although Nicole Kidman was interested in the heroine at one time, Catherine Zeta Jones also expressed interest, so he did not hesitate to use Michael Douglas''s For human relations, Ronan did not hesitate to choose Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie without any time delay.


    There are also scripts. After Shahai Entertainment got the script, the screenwriting department revised and adjusted the script more than 50 times before the crew was established.


    This script was originally just a graduation work of young screenwriter Simon Kimberg, and there are too many places that do not meet the shooting requirements.


    No wonder the script was created in the 1990s and has not been made into a movie.


    Doug Liman accompanied Ronan around the cloth area of ??the studio, focusing on the supermarket and the Smiths'' home.


    "It''s not just a space where you can live, feed, and live, but it''s a marriage that is dangerous to the destruction." Walking in the Smiths'' home, Doug-Rieman said to Ronan: "Their lives have too much. Secrets, lies and burnout. The house is very luxurious in design, complex in style and very spatial concept, but it lacks warmth and soul. It is more like a show field than a home."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "Jane and John both have superb skills that ordinary people can''t reach, but they have not learned how to get along with another person for a lifetime."


    "Yes." Doug Liman said: "So, this house, which symbolizes the discordant relationship between husband and wife, will eventually be razed to the ground."


    Ronan said: "Such a scene is well designed."


    Doug Liman added: "Actually, I wanted to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment for a long time. I wanted to win the director of "The Bourne", but you already have Paul Greenglass.


    Ronan made a special sentence: "I regret this, but it is not too late for us to start cooperation."


    Doug Liman smiled and said, "I hope this is the beginning of a successful cooperation."


    Relativity Entertainment is developing rapidly, and the budget is sufficient. This kind of company is an ideal cooperation target for directors.


    Ronan has fewer directors who have memories, and there is no Doug Liman''s name.


    After chatting for a while, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over there ended their training, Angelina Jolie went to the locker room, and Brad Pitt came over.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Brad Pitt shook hands with Ronan.


    Ronan said, "Hello, Pete."


    Brad Pitt came to look for Ronan, apparently something happened, and said: "Mr. Anderson has frequently invested in film production, and he is very concerned."


    Ronan didn''t know his intentions, and said vaguely: "The company is operating normally."


    "Jane and I co-founded a production company." Brad Pitt said simply: "It''s called Plan B."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I heard about it and participated in the production of "Troy."


    Brad Pitt said with a smile: "Project B is incomparable to Shahai Entertainment but Jane and I are also planning to shoot several movie projects."


    Without hesitation, he asked directly: "Plan B has just been established, and the funds are not particularly sufficient. I wonder if Mr. Anderson has any investment?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t make a decision lightly: "What are the projects?"


    Brad Pitt simply said: "According to Augustine Burrough''s humorous memoir of the same name, the biopic "Between the Dead" has been determined to be directed by Ryan Murphy and Annette Bening will be the heroine. "


    Ronan recalled for a while and determined that there was no relevant memory, and said: "Pete, it''s better to do this. You have to send the relevant information and plans to my office, and wait until I read it before making a decision."


    Biopics are almost all customized products for the awards season and cannot be operated as commercial films. The films without any impression are probably not the kind that make a big difference at the Oscars.


    Brad Pitt also knew that Ronan could not listen to him, so he decided whether to invest, and said, "Okay, I will send someone to the Relativity Building tomorrow."


    The two chatted few words, Jennifer Aniston went into the studio, came over to greet Ronan, and left the crew sweetly with Brad Pitt.


    This pair of famous golden boys and girls in Hollywood, in the terms of the media, is a match made in heaven, and they look sweet.


    They are not only fathers, but also partners. The plan B production company is to add mom-and-pop shops.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Brad Pitt had been on the Oscar''s best picture podium several times as a producer. Plan B was even more typical of a black film factory.


    For example, "Moonlight Boy" is a collection of LGBT masters.


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 Chapter 693： Be tough when you should be tough

    "A very happy couple, isn''t it?"


    There was a voice coming from the side, Ronan turned around, Angelina Jolie had already walked over and said: "Hollywood''s most enviable couple."


    Ronan felt that this didn''t seem right, he didn''t go into the details, and said casually: "It''s been a long time, Julie."


    "It''s been a long time." Angelina Jolie retracted her gaze and looked at Ronan: "Are we old friends too? You invited me to appear in this film, but you didn''t even call."


    Ronan told the truth: "It is easy to hurt feelings when negotiating with acquaintances."


    Angelina Jolie shook her head: "Are you afraid that I would make an excessive offer?"


    Ronan laughed: "I don''t know how to reject others."


    Compared to Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Ronan are more familiar with each other. For a while, she was still working out under the guidance of the same trainer. Of course, she would not believe such nonsense.


    "What did Pete talk to you just now?" Angelina Jolie asked.


    "Talk about cooperation." Ronan said simply: "Talk about the role and this film."


    He asked back: "How is it? Do you like this character?"


    Angelina Jolie smiled: "It''s okay." She seemed to feel very good: "This training and shooting, Brad Pitt and I became partners. Being together is another matter. We must learn to alternately move forward with pistols full of ammunition, attack cover, and shoot at moving targets. Although it is a bit crazy, we have learned to trust each other."


    Ronan said: "Sounds very good, will the two roles have a tacit understanding?"


    Who is Angelina Jolie, she would never deny: "Very tacit understanding."


    "You are suitable for an action-type role, Julie." Ronan said again: "This route is very good. You can try more in this area."


    It was once an action role that made Angelina Jolie famous and really squeezed into the ranks of Hollywood''s second-tier. The same action role made Angelina Jolie into the 20 million club.


    Angelina Jolie said suddenly: "This role really made me gain a lot, and made me discover some of my own things." She glanced at the entrance of the studio without a trace: "For example, although women are independent, they still need men. ."


    Ronan nodded: "I always believe that women have the freedom to pursue any goal."


    "I''m leaving." Angelina Jolie said goodbye: "We''ll talk another day."


    Ronan smiled: "Contact often."


    In addition to the studio, Angelina Jolie came to the door of Warner Studios, just to see Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in the same car.


    Because the entrance of the studio was the hardest hit area with paparazzi, Angelina Jolie didn''t look much, got in her car, and went home.


    As usual, many paparazzi drove behind her.


    Before long, Ronan''s Rolls-Royce Phantom was also out of Warner Studios.


    Afterwards, he went to an Italian restaurant and had dinner with producer Sanda Remus. The third season of "Grey the Intern" just ended and achieved amazing ratings. It is already the four major public film networks. One of the top few American dramas.


    Just the first and second seasons of the DVD, "Grey Intern" sold nearly 95 million US dollars in sales.


    The third season''s DVD will be available before Thanksgiving, and sales in the first week are expected to exceed $35 million.


    In the first two seasons, Relativity Entertainment has already earned $47.2 million in profits from "Grey Intern".


    This drama will continue to be filmed.


    Sunda Remus meets Yoronan to re-discuss the remuneration of the crew.


    Ronan agreed in principle to increase the remuneration of the main creators of the crew, but the specific negotiations should be discussed with the legal department of Shahai Entertainment.


    Although including Sanda Remus, the main creators of the crew and Shahai Entertainment have signed long-term contracts, but the long-term contracts are more about restricting the target audience from asking prices in the sequel, rather than infinitely lowering the pay.


    Signing a long-term contract and paying for the target audience must also conform to market conditions.


    As long as the other party''s energy continues to create value, Ronan doesn''t mind increasing their treatment.


    Similarly, the main creators of other sequel films have gradually increased their pay.


    For example, in "The Bournegro 3", which has been fully produced, Matt Damon''s pay has risen to $12.5 million.


    This film will usher in the end of the trilogy in the summer file next year.


    Ronan will pause this series and wait for a while before deciding which way to start.


    Things like the "Stumbling Block Project" are very good themes for TV series shooting. After the movie trilogy is over for a period of time, we may be able to shoot TV series.


    As for the previous "Bourne Vogue 4", three consecutive films were shot, if Matt Damon refused to come back and continue to play, it would be meaningless.


    You can''t let Jason Byrne live in the mouths of other characters.


    In the eyes of fans of the "Bourne Shadow" series, this series has only four, instead of five.


    The editing of "The Bournemouth 3" is very well done, and it is more compact than the previous two. Paul Greengrass has improved significantly in each one.


    Jessica Felton once said to Ronan: "Editing is a craft. Only by practicing it can you become outstanding. It doesn''t matter whether the material is good or bad, keep cutting it! When you are editing something When it¡¯s not very convincing material and make them better, this will be the time when you get the most. Turning the ¡°unseen¡± into ¡°quite interesting¡± is actually better than the ¡°final cut¡± "It''s more challenging."


    Matt Damon also fulfilled a three-part contract with Relativity Entertainment and switched to shooting the fantasy adventure film "Brothers Grimm".


    It is the brothers Grimm, the famous fairy tale authors, but they will be transformed into monster hunters in the film.


    I don¡¯t know if there will be a prince of the city philanthropist...


    Ronan has seen relevant news more than once. It is said that the scale of the prototype story of "The Grimm''s Fairy Tales" is jaw-dropping.


    Dark and super large-scale version of the original fairy tale adaptation of the film, do not know if there is a market?


    Ronan has considered this question very seriously. If Snow White and the princes appear on the screen in a subversive image, how will the audience accept it?


    This is the "True-Destroy Childhood" movie series.


    If you really want to start, you must first conduct market research.


    In contrast, planting potatoes on Mars can begin the first step.


    Ronan found Lindsay Robbie, gave her the story outline that he had prepared before, and said: "Find a suitable gunman and write a novel first."


    Lindsay Bill heard Ronan mentioned it and asked curiously: "This is the story you told about planting potatoes on Mars?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "It''s harder, find someone reliable."


    Lindsay Bill took a quick glance at the not-too-long story outline, and said: "This gunman is not easy to find. He needs to know a little bit about spaceflight, a little bit of botany, and an overview of Mars..."


    "Look for it first." Ronan didn''t force it. "If you can''t find it, just write it as a script."


    Lindsay Bill nodded first, then asked: "Are there any specific requirements?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "It''s probably the Martian version of Robinson Crusoe, but it''s just a kind of **** science fiction."


    Lindsay Bill is a little bit skeptical: "This type of readership is too small."


    Ronan understands: "Many people are afraid of reading science fiction, especially hard science fiction. The main reason is that they feel that there are too many scientific terms and scientific concepts are too advanced to be completely understood, so the story must be easy to understand."


    He thought a little, and said: ¡°You can use this kind of routine. Every time the hero encounters a problem, it is a big problem of life and death. As a plot push, the basic development routine is like this-analyze the problem, make assumptions, and small Verify, determine the plan, start implementation..."


    Listening to Ronan''s words, Lindsay Bill took notes one by one.


    Ronan continued: "In short, we must make each plot unbelievably real, with a sense of reality within reach."


    "Okay." Lindsay Bill finished recording and said seriously: "It''s not easy to do this. Ronan, even if you find the right gunner, it may take a longer creative cycle."


    Ronan knows very well that this is not a dog-blood elementary school that loves to death. UU reading "Martian Rescue" is heavily biased towards the hard science fiction genre, and it is much more difficult to create than "Twilight" and the like.


    "I have patience." Ronan said.


    Lindsay Bill collected the outline and notes carefully, changed the topic, and said: "The stories told by Lydia Hirst are named as the TV series project of "Gossip Girl". The script has been finalized and has now been transferred to To the actual preparation stage."


    Ronan asked, "Are there any difficulties?"


    Lindsay Bill will be the producer of this series of dramas: "The budget is sufficient and can solve most of the trouble. The project is fully cooperating with CAA, and CAA will provide a suitable creative team for the project. Currently, several director candidates are recommended. , I have met with them, two of them look good, you will help me do the final review later."


    This is Lindsay Bill''s first independent production. Ronan will not put all the work on her, saying: "Yes, contact me if you have any questions."


    "There is really a problem." Lindsay Bill said: "The people from CAA broke into my office and recommended Lindsay Lohan to me again and again, and wanted her to be the heroine. After I refused, there were several agents. Come here repeatedly trying to convince me."


    She sighed: "It probably depends on my lack of qualifications."


    Ronan squeezed his chin and said, "Lindsey Lohan is the heroine? What a joke! I''ll call Brian Lord."


    Lindsay Bill said: "I also don''t think she''s appropriate." She was somewhat helpless: "Linsey Lohan''s father came here once, it''s...it''s hard to describe."


    "Be tough when you need to be tough." Ronan said: "Linsai, you have the whole theory of relativity behind you."


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 Chapter 694： Cooperation is the theme

    The problem of bullying, fearing hard work, and bullying newcomers is a common phenomenon in the whole society. Of course, the entertainment circle cannot avoid the vulgarity. When you take a step back, they tend to take ten steps forward.


    The 80s and 90s of the last century can be called the end of the era of Hollywood superstars, and the importance of big-name stars to movies is the key.


    The big production of the production company relies heavily on the celebrity effect, and even the agents with the celebrities have become strong, and the representatives of them are CAA and Michael Ovitz.


    However, since the late 1990s, special effects movies have fully emerged, the superstar era has begun to end, and the brokerage industry has encountered various problems, especially the CAA civil strife, and even the head of the company jumped off the building to commit suicide. The situation of top high-level offices in large companies no longer exists.


    Frankly speaking, the relationship between the production company and the agent has never been hostile, but more cooperative.


    Seek greater benefits in cooperation.


    In this industry, as long as there are sufficient benefits, rival companies will also cooperate.


    Relativity Entertainment has been cooperating with CAA on a large scale. CAA''s performance in the cooperation is generally very reliable.


    Recommend Lindsay Lohan, from the perspective of CAA, is also a reliable candidate.


    Although Ronan turned the heroine of "Mean Girl" into Amanda Seyfried, Lindsay Lohan still has such excellent works as "Natural Couple" and "Sweet Girl". Among the stars, they are definitely the best.


    Lindsay Bill said: "I really don''t have enough experience in some things."


    Ronan nodded: "Remember, you are the producer, regardless of whether the agent you are facing is Brian Lord or Eri Emanuel, you, not the agent, will have the decision-making power. If there is a problem with the project, it is not the brokers who need to be responsible."


    Lindsay Bill has the ability, but is relatively lack of experience: "I understand." She gave Ronan a stack of information: "CAA also recommended some other candidates."


    Ronan opened it and looked, and quickly found a familiar name-Blake Lively.


    That face with a natural and old look is very distinctive and quite recognizable.


    As a crazy female fan who once put the idol Leonardo to sleep successfully, Blake Lively is also a new generation of Hollywood actress who Ronan remembers clearly.


    The well-known Queen S, once selected by the media as one of the four little girls in Hollywood.


    Looks like "Gossip Girl" is Blake Lively''s famous work?


    It is certainly not a simple matter for an unknown newcomer to appear on CAA''s highly recommended list just like Lindsay Lohan.


    Besides, this is still a girl less than eighteen years old.


    Ronan has read all the information about Blake Lively and understands roughly that Blake Lively was born in an acting family, his parents are both actors, and his father also changed career to become a director. Although he did not even squeeze in the second line, he accumulated To a large number of network resources.


    Blake Lively has a huge advantage when he enters Hollywood.


    Even in addition to performance experience in school theaters and community theaters, Blake Lively has already played roles in films directed by her father.


    These are all advantages.


    Not to mention anything else, you will be more confident and confident when you audition alone.


    Ronan put down the actor''s information and said: "Except Lindsay Lohan, everyone else is sending out audition invitations. Your production crew is responsible for the first audition. Remember to notify me for the second audition."


    Lindsay Bill nodded immediately: "Okay." She said one more thing: "I want to invite Lydia Hirst as a special consultant for the project."


    Lydia Hirst had previously served as a fashion consultant for "The Devil Wearing Prada", and she did a good job. The crew gave her a relatively high evaluation.


    Ronan said: "Yes, but limit her interference with the crew."


    This is a TV series adapted from Lydia Hirst''s narration. As a prototype character, there must be an urge to interfere with the crew.


    Lindsay Bill smiled: "Don''t worry, I know what to do."


    Ronan warned again: "If you have any questions, you can call me."


    "I will."


    Ronan didn''t wait much. He left Lindsay Bill''s office and asked Connie to call Brian Lord. Brian Lord responded positively and arrived at Ronan''s office in less than half an hour.


    CAA''s office is also in Century City, not far from Relativity Entertainment.


    "From here, is the scenery of Century City particularly good?" Brian Lord stood by the floor-to-ceiling window of the reception room and said, "Overlooking Los Angeles and Beverly Hills."


    He seemed to mean something: "Stand high, see far."


    Ronan said casually, "CAA is also located in a very high position."


    Brian Lord turned around and sat down: "At that time, CAA also intended to buy this building, but $200 million is too high for CAA. We are still hesitating, so you can take it.


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Why haven''t I heard you talk about it."


    "CAA''s annual revenue is less than 100 million U.S. dollars." Brian Lord said: "The profit is less and the controlling rights are not in the hands of the partners. It is too difficult to spend more than 200 million U.S. dollars to buy a new building. Existing. The office location is enough for CAA."


    Ronan understands the status quo of CAA, the industry is naturally the best, but in terms of revenue and profit, of course it cannot be compared with the big Hollywood companies.


    Brian Lord added: "It''s still your relativity entertainment that is rich and powerful. Over the past year or so, you have been making big moves. You bought the Relativity Building and Artisan Films."


    Ronan smiled: "The family property accumulated by Relativity Entertainment is almost spent."


    Of course, Brian Lord does not believe this. The real performance of Relativity Entertainment is definitely not as simple as it appears on the surface.


    And as the number of big-selling movies under Relativity Entertainment increases every year, the income of the industry chain is bound to rise.


    This is not simply one plus one.


    Brian Lord is very clear that the cooperation between CAA and Relativity Entertainment has only benefits, saying: "CAA wants to develop and needs the help of Relativity Entertainment. I hope we can continue to cooperate."


    "Our cooperation has always been very pleasant." Ronan said lightly: "I have always been very satisfied."


    Brian Lord heard some unusual meanings, and simply asked: "Ronan, what kind of cooperation does CAA need to do in cooperation?"


    Ronan said: "Shahai Entertainment has not really been involved in commercial production for a long time. The co-producers may be less experienced, but I hope that it will not happen that the agent forcibly breaks into the film¡¯s office and sells something over and over again. The actor''s situation happened."


    "Is there such a thing?" Brian Lord frowned, not like a fake: "CAA is a server, and this is never allowed."


    Ronan said directly: "Brian, we have worked together for many years, and I don''t want any unpleasant situations. An actor with huge troubles like Lindsay Lohan will not recommend it to Relativity Entertainment in the future."


    Brian Lord knew about this young customer of CAA and knew some of the troubles caused by her family. He didn''t mean to shirk responsibility, and said, "Ronan, it''s because my job is not done well. I will handle it. This matter will prevent such incidents from happening in the future."


    Relativity Entertainment is CAA''s most important partner on this line.


    Ronan smiled: "I believe in the sincerity of CAA."


    Nowadays, Relativity Entertainment occupies an absolute dominant position. As the upstream of the industry chain, Relativity Entertainment does not have CAA, and there are four other large brokerage companies, but CAA lacks the cooperation of Relativity Entertainment, and business volume will drop by a large margin.


    Ronan certainly knows that cooperation is the theme between the two parties.


    Therefore, he asked Connie to take up the project information that Jeremy Abrams had signed with Shahai Entertainment and hand it to Brian Lord.


    "This is..." Brian Lord glanced briefly.


    Ronan introduced: "The director of "Hurricane Rescue" Abrams has signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment for the TV series project. After the completion of "Hurricane Rescue 2", director Abrams will be the producer of this project. Film crew, other personnel..."


    Brian Lord answered immediately: "CAA will fully assist Shahai Entertainment in forming the crew and preparing the project."


    Ronan nodded: "We continue our collaboration on the TV series, "Lost" is packaged by CAABrian Lord stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "CAA will definitely continue in Good cooperation on "Lei". "


    Ronan laughed: "I believe this." He added: "The project plan will be handed over to CAA first. The specific details will be discussed after Director Abrams has finished filming and producing "Hurricane Rescue 2."


    Brian Lord nodded first, then asked: "Where is Director Abrams now? If he has time, I will meet him in person."


    Ronan glanced at Connie, and Connie answered: "In Istanbul, Director Abrams is leading the crew on location."


    Brian Lord said: "I''ll talk to Director Abrams when I go back."


    Connie rummaged, wrote a number on the sticky note, and handed it to Brian Lord.


    CAA''s packaging project has not been carried out particularly smoothly. It has never involved large-scale commercial production in Hollywood. Its business is mainly concentrated on independent film and TV drama projects.


    Compared with independent films whose future is uncertain, the profit prospects of TV dramas are brighter.


    CAA moved quickly, and Brian Lord went to Istanbul in person.


    In addition, CAA made internal adjustments, Lindsay Lohan replaced a new agent, and the original agent resigned from CAA.


    CAA is also expressing its sincerity for cooperation to Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan is also willing to continue to cooperate with CAA on the TV drama project.


    In the following period of time, Ronan focused on the project that Shahai Entertainment was preparing and filming, and also watched the crew of Brokeback Mountain in Wyoming.


    The crew led by Li An has been shooting location scenes.


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 Chapter 695： Choose sheep or?

    The distant mountains, the vast grasslands, the azure blue sky, and the large white clouds are drifting. This magnificent open and magnificent natural scenery, even when viewed with the naked eye, has a huge impact of color.


    Leaving the city of the steel jungle, the alpine pastures of Wyoming are like a paradise.


    Such a place makes people want to live a lifetime.


    It seems that I can''t live enough for a lifetime.


    Of course, this was the mistake when I first arrived. As long as we stayed for two nights, 99% of people only have one feeling-this terrible place is enough!


    Limited by the conditions of the shooting location, the very inconvenient transportation, and the insufficient budget, the crew basically live in the nearby motor hotel.


    Luo Nan was attracted by the beautiful natural scenery the first night he came, and stayed for one night.


    Then, comfortable, he decided to go down the mountain to stay in the hotel.


    A half-thumb-sized mosquito, inconvenient water and electricity, occasionally can hear wolves howling, and it is said that there are fleas...


    In short, various inconveniences.


    Nature looks beautiful, but it is not suitable for people who are used to the comfortable environment of the city.


    It is inconvenient to stay away from all kinds of modern equipment.


    As for the smell of sheep and cow dung, whoever smells them knows.


    Therefore, the conditions of the crew are relatively difficult, and Li Ang is holding on to the mountain, really determined to stand up.


    Standing on the high platform where the director team was, Ronan watched the crew preparing to shoot, one by one sheep walked by in groups, and occasionally the shouts of professional shepherds came.


    The crew rented hundreds of sheep for filming.


    "This is the biggest obstacle to shooting." Ang Lee pointed to the sheep and said to Ronan: "Coordinating animal shooting is the most difficult."


    Ronan nodded and said, "Children and animals are the most unstable factors in the shooting."


    Ang Lee is well aware of his own situation, and the shooting can be described as striving for perfection: "The crew has struggled unremittingly with the sheep. I once tried to let the sheep drink the water in the stream, but the sheep did not drink any living water except the water in the pond and dam. I can only give up shooting this shot."


    Ronan asked: "There are problems that need to be solved, just tell me."


    "The filming of the crew was basically smooth." Ang Lee intentionally said the good points first: "The two male actors, Heath and Jack, put down their burdens at the beginning of the filming and devoted themselves to the shooting scene."


    Hearing these words, Ronan slowly nodded. He had been on the sidelines for a day of shooting yesterday, and he had no doubt about the degree of commitment of the two male protagonists.


    In particular, Heath Ledger, in order to meet the personality of the Texas cowboys, learned the crude Texas cowboy accent during the preparation period.


    Ang Lee¡¯s words are obviously not finished: "There is also a problem, Heath Ledger... how to put it, the assistant director reported to me that Heath Ledger is using some contraband in private, and I am worried that he will affect the crew. Work behind."


    Ronan was not surprised. This is common among many young actors in Hollywood. He asked, "You didn''t talk to him?"


    Ang Lee said: "The crew signed a restriction with him at the time. If things come to light... Let''s put it this way, Ronan, Heath Ledger is a very good and dedicated actor. I don''t want him to leave the crew."


    It is not realistic to change actors at this time. Ang Lee thinks that suitable actors like Heath Ledger are not easy to find.


    "I see." Ronan frowned.


    Ang Lee added, "I will talk to Heath Ledger in private."


    Ronan nodded lightly and said, "I have some time in the past two days to chat with Heath Ledger."


    "Okay." Li Ang breathed a sigh of relief: "You come forward, the effect is definitely better than me."


    Ronan smiled: "I hope it works."


    The two talked about filming again. An assistant director came to inform Li Ang that Li Ang returned to the set.


    Ang Lee had just left. Anne Hathaway, wearing long riding boots and a wide-brimmed cowboy hat, stood beside Ronan and said, "Why do you have time to come over?"


    She remembers very clearly that Ronan never went to the set to see it once during the filming of "The Devil Wearing Prada", but during post-production, the post-production team asked the post-production team to modify the edited version several times until he was satisfied.


    Ronan said, "You are here, so I am here."


    Anne Hathaway turned to look at Ronan: "Don''t coax me with such words."


    Ronan shrugged: "This is true."


    This is of course not true. The most important thing is that Relativity Entertainment will have a long-term cooperation with Ang Lee.


    Anne Hathaway took a step forward, took Ronan''s arm, and said, "You can talk."


    Ronan patted her hand and asked concerned: "Is there no play for you today?"


    "No." Anne Hathaway shook her head: "Actually, there are no scenes of mine on the mountain pastures here. But Director Ang Lee requested that in order to blend into the atmosphere of the film, the four main actors were used during the filming. Follow the crew activities."


    Ronan said with emotion: "Director Ang Lee put all his effort into this film."


    Anne Hathaway agreed: "I was very involved, and he also asked me to shoot a Luo scene." She suddenly smiled: "You don''t like it, so I refused, and there is no provision for this part of the scene in the contract."


    Ronan glanced at Anne Hathaway: "Annie, I like you more and more."


    Anne Hathaway''s mouth was squeezed into a line with a big smile, just listen to this kind of words, not really.


    She looked at the set, and the two male protagonists walked among the flock of sheep, flirting with each other, like a couple who really love each other.


    "When I started, I thought these two characters fell in love with the impulse of youth." Anne Hathaway said suddenly: "But then I found it was not."


    Ronan said casually: "Some people have said that love can transcend cultural differences. When love comes, there is no difference between love of the opposite **** and love of the same sex."


    "Do you believe this kind of nonsense?" Anne Hathaway snorted coldly, and said, "Will you find someone of the same sex?"


    Ronan instantly got goose bumps: "Absolutely not."


    Anne Hathaway said, "Neither will I." She pointed to the surrounding mountains and grasslands, and turned back to the topic just now: "In the wild, except for men, there are sheep, either men or sheep. In the end, don''t choose Sheep, you can only choose men."


    Ronan found that Anne Hathaway made sense, but he was speechless.


    I can only say that being a brother is not easy!


    Anne Hathaway said again: "This is also a movie. Outside the movie, how many people dare to make it public?"


    Ronan just smiled: "Perhaps."


    After ten years, even pure heterosexuals will openly support the free rights of homosexuals.


    After chatting a few movies, the two walked on the path of the ranch and walked back slowly along the stream.


    "Misha is also on the crew." Anne Hathaway picked a long blade of grass and kept turning in her hands: "Tell you a news that Misha has found true love in the crew."


    Ronan knew that she was talking about Michelle Williams, and he first worked with him in the "Human Removal Project": "Who is it? Don''t tell me, let me guess."


    Anne Hathaway raised her hand: "See if you can guess right."


    Ronan said casually, "Could it be Jack Jalenhill or Heath Ledger?"


    "The guess is pretty good." Anne Hathaway said: "It''s Heath Ledger."


    Ronan nodded: "I remember Heath Ledger''s girlfriend is not Naomi Watts?"


    Anne Hathaway threw a blade of grass into the message and watched being washed away by the current: "Hollywood, isn''t it normal to divide, divide and recombine?"


    Ronan looked at Anne Hathaway, is this a shot?


    However, the two have never talked about feelings, and naturally they couldn''t talk about breaking up.


    Anne Hathaway did not continue this topic, but asked: "Are you still on the crew at night?"


    "I can''t get used to being so close to the natural environment, so I will go down the mountain today and go to the hotel." Ronan tried to invite: "Annie, will you go with me?"


    Anne Hathaway tilted her head to look at Ronan, her big mouth laughed into a line again: "Okay, I will accompany you down the mountain."


    At the end of the day, Ronan was about to go down the mountain. When Anne Hathaway was packing her things, Michelle Williams came over and took her boyfriend.


    "Hi, Ronan." Michelle Williams greeted Ronan.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "It''s been a long time, Mi Xia."


    He turned his head to look at Heath LedgerMichelle Williams and Ronan are more familiar with each other, and said frankly: "This is my boyfriend, Heath Ledger. "


    Ronan shook hands with Heath Ledger and said politely: "Heath, I watched the filming of the crew today. Your acting skills are excellent."


    Heath Ledger smiled and said, "Thank you." He looked good: "Director Ang Lee gave me a lot of guidance for this shooting, which helped me a lot."


    Ronan nodded, and after a few words of greeting, chatted with Michelle Williams for a while. Michelle Williams has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment many times and can also find a common topic with Ronan.


    Michel Williams mentioned Heath Ledger several times in the conversation, obviously trying to make Heath Ledger impress Ronan even more.


    But Heath Ledger is introspective, standing by and smiling most of the time, and rarely speaks.


    After chatting for a while, Ronan remembered Lee''s words and said to Michelle Williams: "Misha, can I have a few words with Heath alone?"


    Michelle Williams was full of curiosity, but said: "Of course, whatever you want."


    After speaking, she smiled at Heath Ledger and took the initiative to go aside.


    Heath Ledger looked at Ronan curiously, not knowing what to say.


    Ronan thought for a while and decided to say: "Heath, I heard something about you... Well, I want to remind you that there are certain restrictions in your contract with the crew. I hope the crew will remain. During the shooting time, you abide by the contract with the crew."


    "Mr. Anderson, don''t worry." Heath Ledger is introverted, but stubborn, and doesn''t like other people to interfere in his private life: "I will not affect the normal work of the crew."


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 Chapter 696： Irene Zhang

    Although this is the first time he has dealt with Ronan directly, Heath Ledger has heard many people talk about Ronan, including director Ang Lee and girlfriend Michelle Williams. This young producer is called Hollywood. A successful inspirational model.


    Heath-Ledger respects the producer, but this does not mean that the other party can interfere in his private life.


    Even if Heath Ledger didn''t say it clearly, Ronan could see that he didn''t care.


    In the older generation of actors, certain things are flooded, but with the new generation of actors, the degree of flooding is actually increasing.


    This is directly proportional to the overall social environment and anti-drug situation in North America.


    Los Angeles is very close to Mexico.


    Mexico traffickers are world-famous, and they are said to be able to entangle armed organizations and go directly to war with government forces.


    Ronan took a close look at Heath Ledger. Judging from Heath Ledger''s state, it shouldn¡¯t affect the filming behind the crew. After all, it won¡¯t take long before the filming will end. But thinking of past tragedies, he is rare Softhearted, reminded: "I don''t know if you have heard of Ruifan Phoenix?"


    Heath Ledger is not stupid, knowing what it means, and then said: "Mr. Anderson, I will handle work and personal life well."


    Ronan glanced at him, and it happened that Anne Hathaway came over, so he didn''t say much, took Anne Hathaway''s luggage, and got on the off-road vehicle together.


    "What''s the matter?" Anne Hathaway closed the car door, looked at the lead actor through the rear window glass: "Isn''t it a pleasant chat?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, instead he said solemnly: "Annie, there are some things you can''t touch, and don''t touch them."


    Anne Hathaway looked at Heath Ledger, who was getting farther and farther, thoughtfully: "Don''t worry, I''m not stupid. I will never touch those harmful things."


    Although this woman sometimes has vision problems, when it comes to her own safety, she will be the first to jump long.


    Ronan sighed secretly and said, "I hope to see Princess Anne who is healthy, natural and full of sunshine forever."


    Annie Hathaway brushed one hand over the corner of her eye, and her elaborate makeup could not completely cover up the faint crow''s feet: "But people always get old."


    Ronan smiled: "This is the law of nature."


    Annie Hathaway rolled her eyes without a trace, and when the person gets old and not beautiful, it is estimated that the person next to her will be a new person.


    She has studied the women who have been with Ronan, combined with the rumors and the time period of the relationship, and found that Ronan is very dedicated, like Leonardo DiCaprio, only interested in young and beautiful girls. .


    Ronan said to Connie on the co-pilot: "Call Shahai Entertainment and ask them to contact Heath Ledger¡¯s agent and put pressure on them according to the contract. In any case, we must ensure that the film is successfully completed. ."


    It wasn''t that Heath Ledger''s situation hadn''t been considered before, but when it was too early, I didn''t care about it.


    Fortunately, Heath Ledger is in good condition, and there should be no problems.


    Coming to the hotel down the mountain, Connie had already booked Ronan''s best suite for the hotel. Ronan and Anne Hathaway had dinner together and went straight upstairs.


    On the mountain, Heath Ledger received a call from his agent.


    After talking for a while, he put down his phone and sat silently in front of the window, looking at the darkening sky.


    Michelle Williams came over, pulled a chair, sat next to him, and asked concerned: "What''s the matter?"


    "It''s okay." Heath Ledger shook his head slightly.


    Michelle Williams is curious: "Since Ronan talked with you alone, you are not very emotional." She asked: "What did you talk about? Did you work?"


    "It''s work." Heath Ledger thought for a while, then said, "There is also a private life."


    Michelle Williams has dealt with Ronan and signed more than one contract with Shahai Entertainment. He immediately guessed what Ronan was talking about, and he was about to speak immediately...


    Heath Ledger stopped her: "Misha, I don''t want anyone to interfere in my private life too much."


    Michelle Williams did not say anything about this, because in her opinion this is a common phenomenon in the circle, and it is not a big deal.


    After all, she is not Susan Levine. Being in the circle of actors, she is far from seeing the long-term vision of the producer.


    Susan Levine did not hesitate to ask Shahai Entertainment to include a high penalty clause in the contract with Robert Downey Jr., in order to limit and remind Robert Downey Jr. that things cannot be done, otherwise he will lose his fortune.


    even told Robert Downey Jr. that banning drugs is the same as she can only choose.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Susan Levine pulled Robert Downey Jr. out of the mud and established a full range of preventive measures to prevent Robert Downey Jr. from repeating the same mistakes.


    Heath Ledger looked at the sky outside the window, and began to daze again.


    Michelle Williams asked: "What do you think?"


    "Should the broker protect the private life of the client?" Heath Ledger smiled, "I think it''s time to change the broker."


    The next day was the weekend, and the crew continued to shoot in the morning, but Ang Lee also knew that the crew was fighting continuously and couldn''t collapse too tight, so he called for a half-day break.


    Someone also came to visit Li Ang¡¯s class.


    The crew had a lunch at noon. As the boss, Ronan paid a private treat. There were only dozens of people in the crew. Even the restaurant under the contract was not full. James Shams, who came to visit the class, also received an invitation.


    At the beginning of the dinner, James Shams first greeted Ronan politely. After taking the meal, he immediately found his old partner Ang Lee.


    James Shams has cooperated with Ang Lee many times. From the beginning of "The Wedding Banquet", he served as the screenwriter of Ang Lee''s works, and later Ang Lee directed "Sense and Emotion", "Ice Storm", "Riding with the Devil" For films such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "The Hulk", James Shams is not only a screenwriter, but also a producer.


    This person is a Dongfangtong. The first draft of the script of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which is the English version, was written by him.


    James Shams ate a few bites of roast beef with potatoes and said to Ang Lee, "Lee, is this film almost finished?"


    Li An slowly swallowed the potatoes in his mouth and said, "The shooting will be completed in about ten days."


    James Shams asked: "Have you considered the next work?"


    "The post-production of this one of mine hasn''t started yet." Li Ang said directly: "It''s too early to talk about the next one."


    James Shams is proficient in Eastern culture and said: "In your words, plan ahead."


    Ang Lee shook his head: "I''m not sure if there is a next film yet."


    "How could it not be?" James Shams knows that the Chinese film market is developing. As long as it works properly, there is a large audience behind Ang Lee: "You will cooperate with Ronan Anderson, and you will not miss it."


    Ang Lee happened to see Luo Nanchao coming here and said: "In fact, Luo Nan rarely participates in the crew affairs."


    James Shams then said: "Delegating power to creators is actually very smart."


    Ang Lee smiled and did not take this sentence. As a director, of course he hopes that the project will operate around the director as the core. But for many years in Hollywood, he also knows that once the power of many directors becomes too large, they will make the film an experiment field.


    James Shams also saw Ronan, made a decision instantly, and greeted: "Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan originally wanted to dine with Anne Hathaway, but when he heard this, he turned around and nodded with a smile: "Hello, James."


    James Shams offered to invite: "There are vacant seats here."


    Anyway, James Shams is an old friend and partner, and Ang Lee is not easy to speak, and invites: "Ronan, please sit down."


    Luo Nanchong quietly placed his hand on Anne Hathaway, put the dinner plate on the table, pulled out the chair and sat down.


    "Thank you for your lunch." James Shams said.


    "You''re welcome." Ronan smiled: "The conditions are limited and the hospitality is poor."


    James Shams ordered the dinner plate: "The potato roast beef here is very special."


    After talking about this kind of unnutritious topic, Ronan turned to say: "James, you have written a lot of scripts for Director Li before, this time you came over to have new works?"


    Li Ang worried that Ronan might misunderstand him, and said, "I will not consider other work until "Brokeback Mountain" is completed."


    Ronan nodded: "I never doubted this."


    Since James Shams invited Ronan here for a new project: "You tell me, Mr. Anderson. I do have a new project, which is very suitable for Li, so I specifically came here to watch " "Brokeback Mountain" progress." He also didn''t want industry leaders like Ronan to misunderstand: "I didn''t mean to interfere with Director Li."


    When the director was filming this project, thinking about the next project was not a rare occurrence in Hollywood, and Ronan did not mean to blame.


    Among the directors cooperating with Relativity Entertainment, Gilmour Del Toro was thinking about "Hellboy" when he filmed "Fatal Turn 2".


    Jeff Abrams is still filming "Hurricane Rescue~ but the early planning of "Lost" is also under his remote control.


    There is also the famous Spielberg, who also prepared "Schindler''s List" during the filming of "Jurassic Park", and immediately switched to "Schindler''s List" as soon as the filming was completed, and directed the "Jurassic Post-production of "The Park".


    James Shams is just talking with Ronan and Ang Lee about a new movie project.


    Li Ang was a little helpless, and asked: "James, don''t you know that you have finished writing the script?"


    "No." James Shams shook his head: "I just got the copyright for the adaptation of the novel. You have to combine your opinions to create the script."


    Most of the scripts of Ang Lee¡¯s works were created by the two together, but the writers are basically James Shams.


    Ronan asked, "Do you know what novel it is?"


    James Shams did not answer, and asked, "Mr. Anderson, have you heard of Irene Zhang?"

 Chapter 697： Solve 2 needs

    Ronan wondered: "Irene Zhang?"


    This should be the English name of a Chinese or Oriental, and it is a female, but looking through the memory, Ronan did not remember such a female writer.


    James Shams quickly said: "This is an Oriental female writer decades ago."


    Ronan slowly shook his head: "I have some understanding of Eastern culture, but I have never heard of this name."


    Li Ang thought for a while, changed to Chinese and said: "James said Zhang Ailing."


    Hearing this familiar name, Ronan instantly understood: "I know her, I have to become famous as soon as possible."


    "Yes." James Shams nodded and said, "That''s her."


    Ang Lee was very curious and asked, "James, which novel or novel do you like her?"


    Although James Shams has not yet answered, Ronan has the answer in his mind.


    Zhang Ailing and Li Ang are directly connected, and they have only one name "Lust Caution".


    James Shams said exactly this name: "Eileen Chang¡¯s short story "Lust Caution."


    Li Ann has obviously seen this work, and his brows frowned slightly: "This one?"


    James Shams knew where Lee Ang''s concerns were, and knew that the most important thing for the project was investment. He immediately turned to Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, are you interested?"


    For "Lust Caution", Ronan has watched it many times. Of course, it is not the whole movie, but the essence of it. It is absolutely super popular online video.


    The former heroine paid a high price for this, and even rumored that she was a real sword when shooting with the actor.


    If it is true, I can only say that I am more dedicated and dedicated to art.


    Not everyone has such courage and opportunities.


    But Ronan¡¯s impression of this film is not good, even a bit bad, and there is basically no market for this film in North America...


    "Is the novel written about the East?" Ronan asked Ang Lee: "The film adaptation is also the plot of the East?"


    Li Ang said, "Lust Caution is."


    James Shams continued: "Film adaptations cannot be separated from novels."


    Ronan smiled: "I can only say sorry." He was very direct: "James, maybe we will have a chance to cooperate in the future."


    James Shams was surprised, looked at Li Ang, and said, "What if Li is the director?"


    He knew Ronan valued Ang Lee very much.


    But Ang Lee is very good at being a man: "James, you have never discussed this project with me, nor did I promise you to be the director."


    He was also straightforward: "Sorry, James, I am not interested in Lust Caution."


    The failure of "The Hulk" allowed Ang Lee to learn enough experience and lessons. Now that there is a thigh that can be hugged by the relativity entertainment, and Ronan, who treats the Chinese director equally, is fully supported. Why do you wander around?


    Can I get the trust of Ronan and the support of Relativity Entertainment when I switch to another company?


    James Shams didn¡¯t know what to say for a while, Ronan put down his knife and fork and said, ¡°I¡¯m done, so I won¡¯t bother you both.¡±


    After finishing speaking, he walked towards where Anne Hathaway was.


    "Lee?" James Shams puzzled: "We have been working together for many years..."


    Ang Lee raised his hand and stopped James Shams from continuing to say: "At first Ronan advised me not to pick up "The Hulk", but I did. What happened in the end?"


    James Shams is one of the screenwriters of "The Hulk", and he knows what happened in this film.


    Li Ann added: "The support given to me by Relativity Entertainment is unimaginable before."


    James Shams sighed, forkped a piece of beef into his mouth, chewed hard for a while, swallowed it, and said, "It seems that I have no gain this time."


    Li Ang comforted the old partner: "You can always find a suitable investor. If it''s not possible, you can go to the other side of the Pacific."


    James Shams nodded: "It can only be this way."


    Ronan does not know the market data of "Lust Caution", but it is inferred from common sense that the box office performance in North America is definitely not good, and there may be a market in the East.


    The Oriental market has just entered a period of rapid development. The overall market volume is not large. With the restricted introduction terms and box office share ratio, this project is not optimistic for Hollywood investors.


    If only Shahai Entertainment invests in shooting, this film will not pass the level of Scissors.


    Unless you cooperate with the Eastern Company, a co-production film will come out.


    It¡¯s not very interesting, because it is difficult to operate, and the expected market is limited.


    One more thing, Ronan has a bad impression of Lust Caution.


    Of course, that super essence concentrated version is not included here.


    Ronan didn''t stay longer in Wyoming. After Anne Hathaway accompanied him to see nearby attractions this weekend, he returned to Los Angeles.


    Ang Lee¡¯s crew will return to Los Angeles for post-production after finishing the filming.


    In order to allow Ang Lee ample time for post-production, Embassy Pictures applied for the Venice Film Festival at the end of August and early September for "Brokeback Mountain". It is not a problem to get the quota of the competition unit, starting with the Venice Film Festival. The prelude to the redemption.


    This year¡¯s awards season, "Brokeback Mountain" is too late, but Embassy Pictures still has many seed players.


    Chris Gardner himself has signed a contract with Embassy Pictures and will participate in the promotion activities of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" in December.


    There is no doubt that this is also a huge opportunity for Chris Gardner and his company.


    If the film sells well and spreads widely, Chris Gardner will also become famous. As a stockbroker and investment company, he will surely attract more customers.


    Another key promotion film is "Crash".


    After the Toronto Film Festival, Embassy Pictures formulated a detailed promotion and award-winning plan, which was implemented in early October.


    Los Angeles, this multi-racial metropolis, is experiencing numerous disputes and conflicts caused by race issues every day.


    There are countless cases in this area even without deliberate collection.


    Because of Ronan''s relationship, Embassy Pictures'' publicity investment on the Internet has taken the lead in Hollywood, and a strong network promotion team has been built in a few years.


    Among them, there is a small team dedicated to "Crash". The main task is to spread racial discrimination in Los Angeles on the Internet, and strive to make racial discrimination in Los Angeles once again become the mainstream topic of media entertainment when the award season arrives.


    Once this topic was discussed, the opportunity for "Crash" came.


    It would be great if there were a few more black sports in Los Angeles.


    Hollywood''s film operation is maintained above the legal line, and it is almost omnipotent.


    Although the Relativity Entertainment started late, it is not inferior to the six major companies, and it has a tendency to come first.


    Ronan also let people collect further materials, hoping to gain something.


    As long as public opinion can be ignited, Ronan believes very much in the powerful power of the black and white left groups in Hollywood circles.


    "There are many small conflicts and they happen every day."


    In the embassy film industry, Garcia Rodriguez said to Ronan: "But after so many years, many people have also formed inertia, thinking that it is not a big deal. Therefore, if you want to explode public opinion, you need a big event."


    Ronan asked: "The effect of celebrity events is also OK?"


    "Yes." Garcia said: "If there are celebrities who publicly publish similar views and make related incidents, public opinion will definitely explode in the current social situation."


    He is full of doubts: "But now, there are fewer and fewer celebrities like this."


    Thomas suddenly interjected: "Should we find a way to make it together?"


    Ronan waved his hand first: "In the future, this aspect will become more sensitive, we can''t directly involve it, you must pay attention."


    "Shall we wait?" Thomas was a little helpless.


    Garcia thought about it briefly: "Let the network team keep an eye on this aspect. If there are too many small things accumulated, there will always be an outbreak."


    Thomas nodded, "I still need a tipping point."


    Ronan said calmly: "Now there is some time before the awards season, so wait patiently." He added: "This will also help "When Happiness Knocks" hit the Oscar''s best actor."


    Thomas patted his fist: "Such a wave of public opinion can solve the needs of the two films."


    "Also be careful to let others pick up the bargain." Ronan asked, "What happened to "The King of Soul Singer"?"


    Thomas replied: "The production budget is 75 million U.S. dollars, the distribution company is Universal Pictures, and the male protagonist is Jamie Fox. At the end of this month, the weekend before Halloween, it will be released at the same time as our "Chain Saw 2". The feedback is very clear, Jamie Fox has targeted the best actor Oscar."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "Director Tyler Hackford wrote the script as early as 1987, but did not find an investor, and it dragged on until last year."


    Ronan said directly: "After this film is released, remember to remind everyone through the media that Jamie Fox is a singer and comedian."


    Will Smith is inherently disadvantaged at the Oscars so that at least Jamie Fox can be pulled down to the same starting line as Will Smith.


    Frankly speaking, once Jamie Fox won the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not a big upset.


    Perhaps his status as a black actor played an extremely important role.


    With the coming of October, the film released by Embassy Pictures was released again. DreamWorks Animation Studio''s "Shark Gang" opened in 4,218 theaters in North America, and won 49.57 million US dollars in three days over the weekend.


    The cooperation between Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studio was once again successful.


    In just ten days, the North American box office of "Shark Gang" exceeded $100 million.


    Two "Shrek" and "Shark Gang" have been successful one after another, and Embassy Pictures has fully demonstrated its ability to distribute animated films to the outside world.


    The DreamWorks Animation Studio of this era is close to Pixar Animation Studios and firmly ranks second in Hollywood animation production.

 Chapter 698： Business is business

    Glendale, DreamWorks Industrial Park, animation studio office area.


    Ted Elliott, the production manager of the "Shrek" series, strode across the hallway to the front of Jeff Katzenberg''s office and knocked gently on the door.


    "Come in." Jeff Katzenberg''s voice sounded, and Ted Elliott pushed in.


    Katzenberg put on his glasses and asked, "Ted, what''s the matter?"


    Ted Elliott handed over the report to Katzenberg and said: "Three good news. The box office of "Shark Gang" exceeded 100 million US dollars in North America, and the overseas response was also good; "Shrek 2" was released in North America. The North American box office ended up at US$458.97 million; Embassy Pictures paid the third box office and peripheral revenue share of US$59 million."


    This is indeed good news. In the first two transactions, DreamWorks Animation Studio has recovered all its investment in "Shrek 2", this time it is almost pure profit.


    There will be a share in the follow-up.


    "Good." Katzenberg was generally satisfied: "Ted, your project team did a great job."


    Ted Elliott smiled, the bonus can be expected.


    The phone on the desk rang, and Katzenberg picked it up to connect, and the secretary informed: "Mr. Spielberg is here."


    Katzenberg said, "Go to the reception room."


    He hung up the intercom and looked at Ted Elliott: "Continue to work on the sequel."


    Ted Elliott responded quickly, and then left.


    Katzenberg went to the next reception room, where Spielberg was already waiting.


    "Morning, Steven." Katzenberg greeted casually, sat on the sofa next to Spielberg, and asked, "Why do you have time to come over today?"


    Spielberg said: "I heard that "Shrek 2" is down."


    After David Geffen led the music and game departments to exit DreamWorks, although DreamWorks Film Production and DreamWorks Animation Studios became more independent, they still belonged to the same company. In terms of shares and investment, Katzenberg and Spielberg has me in you and you in me.


    In addition, David Geffen''s voluntary withdrawal and clear division of powers also reduced the conflict between Spielberg and Katzenberg.


    The two currently manage one piece each, rarely directly reaching out to each other''s domain.


    Katzenberg said: "The box office is very good, the profit is very impressive."


    Spielberg said: "Nearly half of the film''s revenue goes to the Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment."


    The reception room fell silent for an instant.


    "How much is this income?" Spielberg''s question broke the silence.


    Katzenberg slowly said: ¡°With the box office and the surrounding area, Embassy Pictures¡¯ current revenue is close to 250 million U.S. dollars, and over time, the sales and licensing of DVD and TV copyright markets and other peripheral products will increase. Continued to increase."


    Spielberg is a good old man, but also a businessman: "The Embassy Pictures took too much."


    Katzenberg is quite calm: "The overseas ticket share and peripheral income accounted for by the Embassy Pictures is relatively high, and the share of offline peripheral products accounts for half. This is also the practice in the industry." He is not dissatisfied with the Embassy Pictures. : "Compared to the big six companies, the conditions of Embassy Pictures are fairly favorable."


    Spielberg shook his head: "This part of the income should belong to DreamWorks." There is no need to go in circles between him and Katzenberg: "Jerry Fu, the distribution channel of DreamWorks has been established."


    Whether it is an animation studio or a live-action film department, it is a DreamWorks after all, both of which are invested by two people.


    Katzenberg said: "Steven, I understand what you mean. So, when I negotiated, I insisted on signing only a short-term distribution contract with Embassy Pictures."


    It¡¯s not like it used to be. DreamWorks has gradually improved its distribution channels, and the production company¡¯s value has instantly increased, and it is no longer a dispensable taste in Katzenberg¡¯s eyes.


    The great success of the two "Shrek" has also allowed Spielberg to fully realize the strength of DreamWorks Animation Studio. He does not want to lose the animation studio after losing the music company. He said very earnestly: "Jerry Fu, when the contract expires, return to DreamWorks."


    This is in the interests of both parties. Jeff Katzenberg has long been psychologically prepared and said: "Yes, DreamWorks Animation Studios belong to DreamWorks."


    Because of his interaction with Ronan, he inspected the Embassy Pictures and chose Embassy Pictures as the distributor.


    But what ultimately determines the future direction of DreamWorks Animation Studio is not friendship, but profit.


    Spielberg has been in business for many years, and his commercial methods are equally proficient: "Jerifer, can you extend the production time of "Shrek 3" until the release contract with Embassy Pictures ends."


    "These little tricks are useless." Kasenberg remembered the relevant clauses in the contract, and could only show a wry smile: "In the contract with Embassy Pictures, there are relevant clauses. During the contract period, they are not counted as "Monster For the Shrek series, including the newly released "Shark Gang", Embassy Pictures will also release "Madagascar" and another animated feature film in production. All three films are released before the contract is concluded."


    Spielberg instantly grasped the point: "Not the "Shrek" series?"


    "Who could have expected "Shrek" to be so successful?" Katzenberg regretted: "The animation studio signed the distribution rights of the entire series and related derivative films to Embassy Pictures. ."


    He emphasized his tone: "Think about it now, Ronan Anderson''s vision and scheming are really extraordinary!"


    Spielberg felt depressed for a while, and suddenly felt that, starting from buying the distribution channel of Artisan Pictures, what he got was Ronan Anderson''s leftovers.


    Similarly, Spielberg was also depressed.


    Two top Hollywood industry leaders sat in the reception room, relatively speechless for a while.


    But in their minds, Ronan Anderson appeared at the same time.


    DreamWorks includes both animation studios and live-action film production. Is it easy to create a popular series of movies? Finally, a "Shrek" series came out, and Ronan Anderson abruptly divided the cake by nearly half.


    DreamWorks was limited to distribution before, but there was no way back then.


    As a result, the distribution channels have been improved, and Ronan Anderson also set up insurmountable obstacles in advance.


    Although DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are on the same front in the general direction, they are also competitors.


    Spielberg asked a few things about the contract, and found it extremely difficult to solve, so he simply mentioned the second main purpose of coming today: "DreamWorks is now fully developed, and the distribution channels are becoming more and more perfect. This is the most critical constraint on the development of DreamWorks. There is only one factor left."


    Katzenberg could faintly guess what Spielberg was going to say, and temporarily remained silent.


    Spielberg said: "Jerifer, we run DreamWorks to go public and raise money!"


    This DreamWorks is not only Spielberg¡¯s live-action film production company, but also DreamWorks Animation Studio!


    Katzenberg also has the idea of ??operating DreamWorks Animation Studios to go public. Pixar Studios received key funds from the listing and financing, and Steve Jobs also entered the ranks of billionaires for the first time.


    If DreamWorks still does not have a complete distribution channel of DreamWorks, Katzenberg will only find a way to make DreamWorks Animation Studio independent, and take the opportunity to clean up his and Spielberg''s power and investment on both sides, so as to completely get rid of the dream. The burden of the factory production company achieves the goal of independence.


    For this, he even made relevant plans.


    But after DreamWorks got the distribution channel of Artisan Pictures, everything changed.


    The DreamWorks now is not the DreamWorks it used to be.


    "I agree to go public." Katzenberg said: "But we have to talk about the specific operation."


    The two chatted all morning, and rarely had a work meal together. In the afternoon, Spielberg had just left, and Sanford Pandridge from Sony Columbia Pictures came to visit.


    Katzenberg is very clear that this is all from the "Shrek" series.


    Sandford Pandridge is here for the movie, and he does not hide this: "Mr. Katzenberg, I am here on behalf of Sony Entertainment this time. Sony Entertainment is very interested in DreamWorks Animation Studios, especially "Shrek" series."


    In order to avoid the war of words, Katzenberg directly dragged Embassy Pictures out: "Sorry, the copyright of the entire series of "Shrek" has been signed to Embassy Pictures."


    Sandford-Pandridge knows this of course, but Sony Entertainment also has an idea: "You can change the distribution rights of this series to..."


    Katzenberg raised his hand to stop him from continuing: "Mr. Pandridge, you should talk to Embassy Pictures, Ronan Anderson, not DreamWorks. If they want, we will talk about other things. "


    Sandford Pandridge frowned slightly.


    Kasenberg said instead: "I remember that Sony Entertainment has a good relationship with Ronan Anderson and Relativity EntertainmentSanford Pandridge smiled and said: "But business is business after all. "


    Katzenberg nodded unconsciously. In fact, thinking about his and Ronan Anderson''s approach, business is always business.


    Sandford-Pandridge said suddenly: "Mr. Katzenberg, Sony Entertainment has another idea." His voice seems to be lowered: "I wonder if Mr. Katzenberg is interested in leading the DreamWorks Animation Studios. Join Sony Entertainment?"


    "Join Sony Entertainment?" Katzenberg never had similar thoughts.


    "Yes, join Sony Entertainment." Sandford-Pandridge said: "Sony Entertainment does not have a professional animation production company, and is willing to delegate all of this business to Mr. Katzenberg."


    A little later, Ronan and Mark Randolph walked into the headquarters of Sony Columbia Pictures.

 Chapter 699： Constant business theme

    In the conference room of Sony Columbia Pictures, Howard Stringer, representing Sony Entertainment, glanced at Ronan who was silent, and took the pen to sign the contract.


    represents Mark Randolph, who has recently changed his name to Netflix, and signed his name on another contract.


    Then, the two parties exchanged contracts and signed again.


    The authorization agreement was officially reached, and Howard Stringer shook hands with Mark Randolph.


    There was warm applause in the conference room.


    Ronan was also applauding with everyone.


    Since the acquisition of Artisan Pictures'' film library, Relativity Entertainment and Netflix have never stopped looking for more film sources. They have reached agreements with DreamWorks, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. and obtained three companies. Network use authorization of the film library.


    With the development of Netflix, the sales and rental of DVD business has soared, and the difficulty of negotiation between Netflix and other companies has suddenly decreased.


    This year, Netflix¡¯s leasing business volume has surpassed that of Blockbuster¡¯s leasing business. Anyone with a little foresight can see clearly that it¡¯s only a matter of time before Netflix represents the future and defeats the old and conservative Blockbuster.


    The vast market for online leasing is also eye-catching.


    Therefore, Netflix naturally changed from wanting to buy copyrights and not being able to buy them. Many companies took the initiative to talk about Internet licensing.


    According to Ronan¡¯s instructions, all Internet authorization is a bundled authorization negotiation between DVD and online playback.


    This is also the final preparation for Netflix''s streaming media business, to open up more film sources.


    It is important for new works to attract attention, but old films also have a large audience.


    And unlike the authorization method of Netflix, which has very little business volume, it requires a high initial fee. All companies that negotiate with Netflix to authorize are targeting and requesting the latter part.


    The fast-growing business volume of Netflix is ??here. It is purely a problem with the brain to require high early-stage expenses and a low proportion of late-stage shares.


    Almost all authorization negotiations basically did not involve the initial cost, and the authorization of the two parties is mainly based on the subsequent sharing.


    Netflix¡¯s current three major businesses include social sharing, video and picture sharing, and DVD rental and sales. The real profit is DVD rental and sales.


    But the first two effectively boosted the number of users of the latter, and the three are an organic whole and can drive each other.


    Besides, when Netflix''s streaming media business starts and stabilizes, when it is ready to go public, Ronan is also preparing to plan a big move to further expand Netflix''s influence and raise Netflix''s stock price.


    Ronan asked Robert Iger and Mark Randolph to appoint capable personnel and jointly formed a team to prepare for this.


    If it can proceed as planned, Netflix''s influence will spread to the world!


    Howard Stringer approached Ronan and said, "I thought it would be you who signed today."


    Ronan smiled: "Mark Randolph is the CEO of Netflix."


    "It is said that you only spent 50 million US dollars on buying Netflix?" Howard Stringer asked.


    "Almost." Ronan reminded: "But the funds invested in Netflix have been hundreds of millions of dollars."


    The development of Netflix is ??not as easy as it seems. Relativity Entertainment actually did not get any profit from Netflix. Netflix''s profit was all invested in new business.


    Howard Stringer said enviously: "But Netflix will bring you great rewards."


    Ronan followed his words and said, "I also hope that this day will come soon."


    Howard Stringer added: "In the competition between Netflix and Blockbuster, Sony Entertainment is on Netflix''s side."


    Ronan said, "Thank you."


    Of course, this does not involve any favors, but pure business. It is not difficult for Sony Entertainment to choose the future or the past.


    Sony Entertainment and its controlling MGM have accumulated a huge film library in Hollywood¡¯s years of bankruptcy, acquisitions and annexations, including Samsung Pictures, Columbia Pictures, MGM and United American. Giant.


    This time Netflix and Sony Entertainment¡¯s licensing negotiations, the license is a huge library of up to 23,000 movies, TV series and cartoons.


    There is no upfront cost. Because of the relationship between Netflix¡¯s business volume and Relativity Entertainment, the licensing fee is completely in accordance with industry standards. For movies that have been sold in the past five years, Sony Entertainment charges a licensing fee of US$2.99 ??for each lease. Old movies are $1.99.


    This price can be said to be very low. Only Hollywood¡¯s internal authorization adopts this industry standard.


    Externally, the price of Hollywood authorization is much higher.


    For example, Hollywood¡¯s authorization to the Eastern market is at least three times the internal industry standard.


    Therefore, the original Hollywood movie peripheral products on the oriental market were surprisingly expensive, and a considerable part of the cost was piled up with high licensing fees.


    Ronan and Howard Stringer chatted for a while, and both were very satisfied with this cooperation.


    Before Howard Stringer left, he took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan: "I hope we will have more cooperation in the future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I hope so, and happy cooperation."


    Howard Stringer also said: "Happy cooperation."


    The two sides are as harmonious as strategic partners.


    Howard Stringer invited: "Ronan, do you have time? Let''s talk a few words alone."


    "Yes." Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse: "I also want to ask you about management experience."


    The two left the meeting room and went to the luxurious reception room on the same floor.


    At the same time, in the conference room a few floors below Ronan and Howard Stringer, also in the headquarters of Sony Columbia Pictures, a verbal negotiation is going on.


    Arthur Macomb, who represents Marvel Entertainment, looked serious: "Columbia¡¯s conditions lack sincerity. It only increases the share of the TV broadcast copyright authorization by 1%. Marvel Entertainment cannot accept it!"


    The ghostwriter Best of Sony Columbia Pictures said: ¡°Don¡¯t forget the Spider-Man copyright contract. According to the contract, we don¡¯t need to pay Marvel an extra cent. However, considering the good cooperative relationship between the two parties, we are willing to Make compensation!"


    Arthur Macomb took out the information again and pushed it in front of Sony Columbia representatives, and said loudly: "Compensation? Good! For the first two "Spiderman" movies, you owed at least $10 million in legal shares to Marvel Entertainment. Please fill in this part, and we will talk about other compensation."


    Not once or twice, the people at Sony Columbia are also accustomed to Arthur Macomb''s shameless manner.


    Best said very seriously: "I repeat, this 10 million dollars does not exist at all! If Mr. Macomb continues, we can only appeal to the law."


    "Well, let''s not talk about the 10 million US dollars for the time being." Arthur Macomb didn''t want to be so shameless. He had no choice but to hold on to Sony Columbia. "Marvel Entertainment can also give up. A new interest appeal was added to the box office..."


    Best hurriedly prepared, because he knew it would not be that simple.


    Arthur Macomb said: "The film is produced by Sony Columbia, and Marvel will not take credit for Columbia. The copyright income of the "Spider-Man" movie itself, except for the existing part, other additional requirements can be abandoned by Marvel."


    Best increased his vigilance: "What do you want?"


    Arthur Macomb said directly: "All income from peripheral products belongs to Marvel."


    "All peripheral products?" Best thinks Marvel and the crowd are crazy: "Sony will give up all the profits from the copyrights of toys and dolls in the Spider-Man movie?"


    Arthur Macomb knew very well that he must be shameless, shameless, and shameless if he wants to continue the negotiations instead of being struck out by Sony. ¡°Spider-Man¡¯s mask is on his head. It¡¯s all the same. This is Marvel Entertainment¡¯s legitimate claims for the rights and interests of comics."


    Best refused without hesitation: "Don''t mention this kind of non-descriptive request, otherwise Sony Columbia Pictures refuses to negotiate again."


    "Marvel Entertainment is committed to continuing to cooperate with Sony Columbia within the scope of reasonable profit distribution." Arthur Macomb continued to talk nonsense with his eyes open: "I don''t want the relationship between Marvel Entertainment and Sony Columbia to evolve into the twentieth century. Like Fox."


    Marvel Entertainment is in court with Twentieth Century Fox, everyone in the circle knows this.


    Best''s face is a bit dark, Marvel Entertainment is really determined to destroy his own son? He doesn''t believe it, because Spider-Man is Marvel''s signature!


    As if guessing what Best was thinking, Arthur Macomb said in a seemingly calm tone: "The son who is sold is no longer a son. We sold even the son, let alone him. The little clothes left."


    "Don''t be so extreme." Sony Columbia has been trying to avoid this situation, and Best put his hands down slightly: "Mr. Macomb, we are talking. Before we finish talking, it is irresponsible to make any decision."


    Spider-Man comics are completely in the hands of Marvel Entertainment. What Marvel really wants to do, and Sony Columbia Pictures can only watch Best¡¯s boss confessed that the main goal of the negotiation is to drag , Hold on to Marvel Entertainment and make a decision based on the specific situation in the future.


    Of course, it would be ideal if Marvel Entertainment could be dismissed by increasing the TV copyright share by one percent or similar terms.


    Arthur Macomb also knows that Sony Columbia is dragging, but he has no good way. The contracts between Marvel Entertainment and Cannon Pictures, and Cannon Pictures and Sony Columbia Pictures are here. It''s really hard to talk about.


    But I still have to talk to find opportunities in it.


    The two sides calmed down for a while, their voices increased again, and the negotiations even turned into a quarrel.


    Judging from the situation of the negotiations, no one can see that the two companies have just reached a close cooperation agreement.


    Also, the conversation between Ronan and Howard Stringer in the reception room was also very friendly, focusing on the next stage of cooperation.

 Chapter 700： Ronans condition

    In the reception room, Howard Stringer''s words revolved around Netflix.


    There have been a lot of rumors about Netflix in the media and the market, and in contrast to the fact that Netflix was not optimistic when Relativity Entertainment acquired it, almost everyone is optimistic about Netflix''s future.


    There are nearly 20 million Netflix sharing users, more than 13 million Netflix rental paying users, various videos and pictures popular on the Internet.


    Not to mention anything else, the number of users alone represents great value.


    After chatting about Netflix''s business for a while, Howard Stringer asked the question of most concern: "I heard that Netflix is ??preparing to go public?"


    Ronan has no need to deny: "There is such a thing, Relativity Entertainment is preparing to operate Netflix to go public."


    "This is a wise choice." Howard Stringer said: "If Netflix wants to continue to develop, it needs a lot of capital, right?"


    Ronan spread his hands: "Without affecting its own development, it is a bit difficult for Relativity Entertainment to undertake independently. It is better to seek public fundraising."


    Howard Stringer asked seemingly casually: "What if Sony intends to invest in Netflix?"


    Ronan looked at him: "Welcome, but there is a prerequisite, you have to wait for Netflix to go public."


    "Sony can invest this year." Howard Stringer, of course, wants to seek the most profit: "It''s too long to be listed."


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer him, but instead asked, "Sony, can you call the shots?"


    The Sony that the other party said was not Sony Entertainment, but the Sony Group. It seems that the Sony Group is really in charge of the country, right?


    "I have news, I can tell you in advance, but you should not spread it." Howard Stringer said with a slight smile: "Unsurprisingly haute, I will soon be chairman and CEO of Sony Group. ."


    Ronan was quite surprised, Akio Morita and Kazuo Heaii had heard of the name, but Howard Stringer had no memory.


    Is this the change that I brought?


    He is not sure either.


    Howard Stringer is about to embark on the highest management position in the Sony Group. His new appointment will definitely make some achievements. Although the Sony Group is internationalized, the power of the islanders is deeply rooted. It is quite difficult to open the situation internally. It is relatively easy to achieve external results.


    Netflix is ??a typical example of the success of the Internet plus entertainment industry. Many people even say that Netflix¡¯s real-time sharing represents the future and is a recognized high-quality investment goal.


    If you can get the opportunity to invest in Netflix, you will surely be able to sit firmly in the position where you finally get it.


    Ronan just flashed an accident in his eyes, and returned to normal in an instant. He smiled and said, "Congratulations."


    "It''s not easy to sit in this position." Howard Stringer seemed to put his heart to heart: "It''s even harder to sit firmly."


    He looked at Ronan: "Are you willing to give Sony an investment opportunity?"


    Ronan told the truth: "It''s too late." He did not completely refuse, but quietly raised Netflix''s bargaining chip: "Howard, I can also tell you a little bit of news. Goldman Sachs is very concerned about Netflix and has been assisting Netflix in operations. Before going public, Netflix cannot accept new investors."


    These words made Howard Stringer even more surprised: "Goldman Sachs?"


    One of the four major investments has already been involved, and this is far more troublesome than expected.


    Ronan nodded slightly: ¡°Netflix¡¯s listed business has been outsourced by Relativity Entertainment to a company recommended by Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs is also contacting listed investors for Netflix. Netflix¡¯s development lies here. Worry about sales, Goldman Sachs even predicts that Netflix''s listing may create a new miracle for Internet stocks."


    Netflix¡¯s listing can be said to be a very important part of Ronan¡¯s next plan. Netflix has also lived up to expectations. With extremely fast business and user growth, Netflix has become a sweet pastry in the potential investment market.


    Howard Stringer wants to take the position of chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Group in the future and needs to create a new situation for Sony. Sony¡¯s investment seems to be good.


    Stock listings, and one more potential customer is not a bad thing.


    But this is an opportunity for Sony, and it is also an opportunity for Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan kept saying: "It will take a while to go public, and it will be mid-year or later at the earliest. If Sony intends to invest, it may have to wait for a while."


    Howard Stringer smiled: "It doesn''t matter, patience is a virtue."


    Ronan said directly: "For specific matters, Sony will directly discuss with Netflix and the operating company."


    Howard Stringer knows that this is not a refusal. To achieve Ronan''s position, he is more responsible for decision-making and controlling the general direction. Specific matters are naturally handled by professionals.


    "Yes," Howard Stringer said.


    Ronan''s words did not end: "But I have a condition."


    Howard Stringer''s eyes narrowed: "Please speak."


    "I hope after the "Spider-Man" movie trilogy is over." Ronan will not let go of every opportunity: "Marvel Entertainment can buy back the copyright of the Spider-Man series at a suitable price."


    Howard Stringer did not hesitate or even consider anything, and flatly refused: "This is impossible!"


    Ronan is not surprising.


    Howard Stringer smiled completely: "Ronan, you made a condition that Sony cannot accept!"


    Ronan said: "This is a two-way choice, there is still time, Sony can think about it."


    Howard Stringer couldn¡¯t help but said: ¡°Sony¡¯s investment in Netflix can provide Netflix with large sums of money. This is helping Netflix.¡±


    Ronan did not back down: "Netflix is ??generally optimistic about the market. Goldman Sachs contacts for Netflix''s customers. Every one of them is not weak and can provide more help for Netflix in the development of the Internet. Howard, Sony is very strong, but In the Internet industry..."


    He didn''t say the following, and Howard Stringer could understand it.


    Howard Stringer shook his head: "Unfortunately, we can''t cooperate further."


    Ronan said calmly: "There is still some time before Netflix is ??launched. Sony can continue to observe and inspect Netflix. Next year''s Netflix will not be the current one."


    There is something in these words, but Howard Stringer listened.


    Netflix will have explosive development?


    Howard Stringer had to pay attention to it, because when Relativity Entertainment acquired Netflix, who would have thought that Netflix would become like this in the hands of Ronan Anderson.


    Ronan said lightly: "If Netflix does not have enough value when it goes public, of course Sony does not need to consider the conditions I said." He stood up and shook hands with Howard Stringer: "I hope that the Relativity Entertainment and Sony Group will be better in the future. outstanding."


    Howard Stringer nodded, "I will look at Netflix and hope that a miracle will be born."


    Ronan smiled and left.


    Howard Stringer followed and sent Ronan out of the main entrance of the Sony Columbia headquarters.


    No matter how crazy Ronan is, he will not have fierce conflicts with several large companies at the same time. The conflict of interest with Sony Entertainment will always be controlled within the acceptable range of both parties.


    It is difficult to take back Spider-Man. This is just an attempt. Although it is unlikely, it is a huge gain to get back part of the rights to Spider-Man.


    Besides, the "Spider-Man" series can really open a universe alone!


    Ronan hopes that the operation here can help Marvel Entertainment negotiate with Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Howard Stringer attaches great importance to the cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, standing at the door of the headquarters building and shaking hands with Ronan.


    When Ronan got in the car, he noticed that there were flashing lights nearby. He didn''t know whether it was the paparazzi stationed here or the entertainment reporter who followed a certain star to take pictures.


    The other party did not hide. It is estimated that they recognized Ronan and Howard Stringer, and stood outside the safe area and took the pictures generously.


    Maybe there will be news published in the gossip newspaper tomorrow, shocked! Relativity Entertainment acquires Sony Entertainment...


    The set that uc shock department used to play, the entertainment tabloid here has been playing for a long time.


    "Shocked! The President of the United States was stunned by a certain weapon or department."


    Presumably, netizens in the past have seen a lot of such headlines. Because there are too many "shocked" articles, netizens think that uc must have a shock department to publish such articles, so the uc shock department was born.


    Leaving Sony Columbia, Ronan returned to the Theory of Relativity Building that afternoon and participated in another signing. After a period of negotiation, Hasbro and Relativity Entertainment formally reached a licensing agreement for "Little Pig Page".


    George Clint and Brian Goldner signed the contract on behalf of both parties.


    The license agreement is mainly divided into three categories: toys, dolls and hand-made toys.


    These three categories are divided into several sub-categories, but the focus of the negotiations between the two parties is on the later division, and the division of categories is not so strict.


    The basic licensing fee for each category is 5 million U.S. dollars. As the copyright owner, Relativity Entertainment takes 20% of the factory sales as a share.


    Although Hasbro is not a company in the Hollywood industry, it has close cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, and Relativity Entertainment does not require high prices, which is a common level in the industry.


    Hollywood¡¯s external licenses can be used to play, and the popular movie and TV derivative licenses have never been worried about sales.


    The former Disney licenses for popular image derivatives, especially those granted to the East, are astonishingly detailed.


    For example, for Mickey Mouse products, the copyright owner authorized the classification of hand-made products. After paying the copyright money, they can only make hand-made products.


    If you want to make other classified products, such as cups, you need to pay the copyright of the cup. The cups have different materials, such as pvc, ceramics, clay, etc. Each category has a different copyright, and you need to pay for one of the categories. The copyright of the category.


    There are also authorizations for toys, such as building blocks, rattles, etc., each can only be done with authorization.


    For example, the "Harry Potter" series under Warner Bros. has sold hundreds of derivative licenses.


    The product party obtains the authorization and needs to return to the copyright party to review whether the image, color, etc. conform to the regulations.


    Only when the authorized party turns on the green light, can it be produced and marketed.

 Chapter 701： Unlimited potential

    With the popularity of the third season of cartoons, the popularity of "Little Pig Peppa" has skyrocketed. This year''s low-collar children''s cartoons ranked first in ratings.


    is accompanied by big sales around.


    Those with a keen sense of smell will not miss such an eye-catching opportunity to make money. In October alone, Relativity Entertainment received nearly 150 vendors who came to negotiate and authorize.


    Little Pig Peppa has become a veritable popular fried chicken with a burst of popularity.


    How do you say that? Peppa Pig has tattoos on her body, applause for the community!


    After Relativity Entertainment and Hasbro reached a licensing agreement, various licensing negotiations have also ended.


    All authorization fees are paid in advance and shared in the later period. For example, for the canvas bag in the school bag, the manufacturer Kassel paid 1 million US dollars for the initial expenses and 25% of the future sales revenue.


    This is very close to Warner Bros.¡¯s sub-category licensing price for Harry Potter derivatives.


    The licensing of derivatives of popular cartoons often has advantages over live-action movies.


    In just one week, Relativity Entertainment has sold a number of licenses, watches, school bags, stationery boxes, canvas bags, children¡¯s wallets, sterling silver pendants, crystal stickers, night lights, dinner plates, various cups, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wall stickers, Umbrellas, slides, dollhouses, etc.


    Nearly a hundred classifications of authorizations, the upfront cost was 63.5 million US dollars.


    Only one item of children¡¯s snacks has sold more than twenty licenses.


    such as watch candy, fruit stand, milk slices, funny eggs, probiotics, sandwich biscuits and lollipops, etc.


    The proportion of the latter part of the share varies from 20% to 30% depending on the product and the merchant.


    Although Relativity Entertainment also sells derivatives through the channel of Embassy Pictures, a company''s market coverage is really limited, and hundreds of manufacturers can work together to bring more benefits.


    Relativity Entertainment has established an authorized project team specifically for the derivatives of "Little Pig Page". According to the plan of the project team, it is not a problem to sell a few hundred more authorizations.


    Ronan vaguely remembered the relevant reports he had read. At that time, there were more than 800 global licensees of "Pig Pig" derivatives, and it was still increasing rapidly. It was only a matter of time before it broke through 1,000.


    Think about Disney¡¯s Mickey Mouse, there are thousands of related licenses.


    According to Ronan, Peppa Pig''s derivatives should cover all aspects of a child''s growth from life to learning to play.


    At present, in the single-role derivatives of Relativity Entertainment, Peppa Pig rushed to the first place almost insane as soon as he exerted his strength. Even the fan-loved Captain Jack Sparrow would be willing to go down.


    The huge children''s market has unlimited potential.


    Ronan even considered whether to erect a huge pink pig on the top of the Relativity Building?


    According to what used to be said in online literature, the one who came out and clamored for the worst is always the first to die.


    It is said that pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger is the highest rule of the world.


    This is just the beginning. Peppa Pig has just started to exert its strength. Ronan is looking forward to the day when "Peppa Pig" will bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Relativity Entertainment every year.


    The Theory of Relativity Building, Mark Randolph took the elevator to the top floor with a tired face and walked into Ronan''s office.


    Ronan sent someone a cup of tea and asked, "How''s the talk?"


    Mark Randolph put down his teacup: "I met with Alan Horne today and basically reached an agreement with him. I will soon be authorized by Disney Pictures and Disney Animation Studios."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "That''s right, I got another company."


    Mark Randolph said: "But the negotiations between Disney''s Touchstone Pictures and Hollywood Pictures are not going well. They have no intention of cooperating with Netflix."


    Ronan was not surprised: "We can''t get the support of all companies. This is already very good, and Netflix has licensed more than a thousand movies."


    Mark Randolph added: "We have almost talked with the Weinstein brothers of Miramax, and we are expected to sign this week."


    "This is all good news," Ronan said.


    Miramax was established in the 1970s. It doesn¡¯t make a lot of films, but it has also acquired other companies. There seem to be more than 700 films in the film library.


    How long the Weinstein brothers can still control Miramax, even they themselves can¡¯t tell, they must seek their best interests.


    Mark Randolph asked curiously: "From my contacts with various companies under Disney, it seems that Disney has split internally?"


    Ronan, of course, understands Disney¡¯s situation and said: "Disney¡¯s situation is very complicated, but Alan Horn, the co-chairman of Disney Pictures, is a capable and clear-headed person. He will make the best choice for Disney Pictures. , There should be no accidents."


    "Among the six major companies, some companies under Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Columbia, and Disney have confirmed to authorize Netflix." Mark Randolph felt that his hard work over the past six months has paid off: "The remaining pie Ramon Pictures, and Blockbuster belong to Viacom Group, Shirley Lansing refused to negotiate with us. Twentieth Century Fox..."


    He smiled embarrassedly: "Some time ago, Netflix snatched an Internet technology company from 20th Century Fox and overpriced other acquisitions. They didn''t contact us at all."


    Ronan said: "Twentieth Century Fox spent hundreds of millions of dollars to acquire a number of Internet companies and is undergoing internal integration. Obviously, there is an obvious intention to enter the Internet entertainment industry. It is normal to not authorize."


    Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment are hitting their heads, and their relationship with Relativity Entertainment is not good. Netflix keeps stupidly in the acquisition of Twentieth Century Fox. Twentieth Century Fox is willing to deal with Chennai. Flying authorization is the weird thing.


    Mark Randolph said: "Netflix will have more and more competitors."


    "So, we must strengthen ourselves." Ronan said slowly: "No matter how many competitors there are, Netflix must be the leader in the industry in which it is engaged."


    Mark Randolph took a sip of tea and said: "The video resources are almost ready. "Prison Break" and "Survival" Netflix has also convened old users to try them out, and the reviews are very high. There are attractive new works, and many With thousands of old works, the streaming media business will surely succeed."


    Ronan asked concerned: "What happened to the technical preparation?"


    "The technology is left." Mark Randolph also knew that Ronan didn''t understand Internet technology very well, so he said as easy as possible: "Technical preparations have reached the final stage. After Netflix has applied the new transmission technology, the video clarity and The transmission speed has increased significantly, and it can provide video content in different definition versions. If the user''s hardware meets the requirements, the highest video quality can be watched online with the definition of Blu-ray Disc."


    Ronan does not understand the Internet technology, but knows the effect of Blu-ray discs. In the previous dispute between BD and HD, Relativity Entertainment has been on the side of Sony''s BD technology for a long time. This is why the relationship between Relativity and Sony has always been good. one.


    Although the two sides have major differences on "Spider-Man", both sides of this contradiction are tacitly controlled within the scope of Marvel Entertainment and Sony Columbia.


    Ronan said: "If the streaming media plan goes well, after the business is stable, we will pay attention to opening up two markets in the future."


    Mark Randolph looked at Ronan, who is a layman in technology, but his judgment on the direction of market and industry development is very forward-looking.


    The development of Netflix has fully proved this point.


    "Future technology can meet the requirements of marketization. Netflix will further cooperate with communication companies and strive to be able to appear in front of TV users through cable set-top boxes." Ronan said that Netflix has successfully achieved this in the next few years. It may not be possible, but the accumulation of technology takes time: "On the other hand, the client in the smartphone field."


    Motorola and other manufacturers launched very good sales of smart phones last year, and another major mobile phone giant Nokia is said to have also targeted this market.


    Mark Randolph said: "The mobile client is the next key development area for Netflix. The client for social networking, video sharing and rental and sales has been developed and is currently undergoing testing and adjustment. The client for streaming media is also Under development, it will be fully listed in January next year."


    He paused and organized the language a little: "We are currently negotiating with companies such as Motorola, Nokia and Samsung to make Netflix a pre-installed program for these manufacturers."


    Ronan nodded with satisfaction and reminded: "There is also Apple! Apple''s smartphone is under development I will let Scott Swift help you and get in touch with Apple."


    "Okay." Mark Randolph has doubts: "Apple has never been involved in mobile phone production before."


    Ronan knew the power of the kidney machine and said: "I am a shareholder of Apple and have seen the concept machine. This is... how to say it, it will become fashionable."


    Apple¡¯s products are very successful, but Apple¡¯s marketing is even more successful.


    Smart phones have entered the market, and the market for mobile entertainment is about to kick off. Netflix will also develop into the field of smart phone terminals in addition to the Internet itself.


    Perhaps, Netflix will be regarded as an important reason for the birth of the bowed race.


    Ronan is very clear that the Internet market is very large, and Netflix cannot develop in all aspects. As long as the existing and upcoming businesses are done well, they must be one of the Internet giants in the future.


    "By the way, the technical department reminded me that the mobile phone system is now chaotic. If we only do mobile client development, it will be in the downstream of the industry chain." Mark Randolph said at this time: "The Technical Department and the Commercial Investigation Department, recommend to me I have several mobile phone system development companies, one of which has a very strong development team. I think Netflix can acquire them."


    As he opened his briefcase and fetched information, he said, "This is a small company founded in 2003, and no products have been released yet."

 Chapter 702： Strategic acquisition

    After receiving the information from Mark Randolph, Ronan quickly browsed it. He didn''t know anything about specialized program terminology, but the professional situation will also be reviewed by professionals, so he doesn''t need to worry too much about his boss.


    "This company has just been established for a year." Mark Randolph added: "The leader of the team is called Andy Rubin. He used to work as a robotics engineer for Carl Zeiss, a well-known optical instrument industry, and was mainly engaged in digital communication networks. After introduction, he joined Apple as a desktop system development engineer. He joined Microsoft in 1997 as a robot communication engineer. He founded Android last year to design a mobile platform that is open to all software developers."


    When he heard this, Ronan also saw the name of the company on the profile-Android!


    Others, he may remember wrong, but this name, this English word is definitely not wrong.


    I have switched on and off my phone countless times. Except for the short-used iPhone, this name will be displayed when the system starts up.


    translated into Chinese is called Android.


    Ronan asked curiously: "How did you find this company?"


    Mark Randolph said: "I instructed the Technology Department and the Commercial Investigation Department to collect data from related companies. After Andy Rubin learned about it, he sent me an email and made a phone call. We talked several times. I have also conducted investigations, and the projects they have developed will be of great help to Netflix''s future business on mobile smart clients."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and can only say that Netflix''s Internet professionals and professional team are truly unique.


    If you think about it, if you don¡¯t have the ability, how can Netflix do it now?


    Mark Randolph seemed to be worried that Ronan would veto Android, saying: "Ronan, there are now 700 million mobile phone users worldwide, which is three times that of the traditional computer market. This gap continues to widen and the mobile operating system has a lot to offer."


    "The mobile phone market will fully surpass the computer market." Ronan answered, "There is no doubt about this. Mark, I support Netflix''s acquisition of this time, but have you considered whether or not, how to promote it? An excellent mobile phone operation The system is not only designed and developed by Android."


    Mark Randolph obviously has some consideration: "Netflix''s mobile client promotion requires communication with mobile phone manufacturers, so that we can establish stable cooperative relations with them, and then cooperate with mobile phone manufacturers..."


    Ronan is not very clear about the specifics, but he knows a little bit of general merchandise: "This is far from enough. To become bigger and stronger, you need to unite mobile phone manufacturers, software developers, telecom operators, and even chip manufacturers to form a strong alliance."


    Mark Randolph just thought about it for a moment and understood.


    Ronan continued: "To do this, you need a very powerful Netflix."


    Google, which used to be, only achieved this after its own development, and then Android gradually became the mainstream.


    "Yes, Netflix is ??strong is the foundation." Mark Randolph said.


    As long as a company is strong enough, it is possible to unite with other companies to form an alliance. Mark Randolph said with a smile: "Ronan, Netflix is ??about to go public, and I have full confidence in Netflix''s future."


    Ronan slowly nodded: "Me too. So, Mark, when the head office has finished the procedures, you can do it. Don''t worry, Relativity Entertainment is the strongest backing for Netflix."


    Mark Randolph is very clear that even if Netflix goes public and raises funds, Relativity Entertainment still has a controlling stake.


    Ronan asked, "How about the preparations for listing?"


    "The company recommended by Goldman Sachs is very professional." Mark Randolph seemed very confident: "Goldman Sachs also asked many investment companies about their investment intentions, and the results were very satisfactory."


    Ronan didn''t ask much, and said, "You and Robert Iger control the progress."


    Netflix''s performance is good enough to attract investors.


    Besides, the listing is still after the streaming media business.


    After nearly half a year of observation and analysis, Ronan is very clear that the biggest factor restricting the development of Netflix is ??funding.


    With the huge sales of a movie and the income from offline operations and other aspects, Relativity Entertainment has always maintained a relatively abundant cash flow, but Relativity Entertainment also has a series of plans that require a large amount of funds.


    Even if you can consider the financing of the Pacific Foundation and bank loans to solve a large part, Relativity Entertainment still needs to maintain ample cash flow.


    Therefore, Relativity Entertainment can no longer inject large amounts of money into Netflix, and listing and financing is undoubtedly a more appropriate solution.


    If the company grows to a certain extent, it is a shortcut to unite with other capital groups, and it can also provide tremendous help for Netflix''s future development.


    As a representative of Netflix, after signing a licensing agreement with Disney Pictures, Disney Animation Studios and Miramax, Mark Randolph ended this trip to Los Angeles and returned to the San Francisco area to concentrate on other Netflix affairs.


    With the support of Relativity Entertainment, Netflix got enough film sources on this trip to Los Angeles.


    More importantly, Netflix''s new acquisition plan was approved by Relativity Entertainment.


    Mark Randolph convened Netflix executives to continue meetings to discuss this, to determine the acquisition plan, and people contacted Andy Rubin, the founder and CEO of Android.


    Both parties are Internet practitioners, and they are not unfamiliar with each other''s business, and the communication and conversation go on very smoothly.


    After talking about the technical and business aspects, their topic fell on the most critical price.


    Andy Rubin is not a newcomer in the workplace, he wants to add more bargaining chips for himself: "I emailed many big companies, and Mr. Larry Page from Google responded to me. He has been following Android. And A venture capital company is willing to provide investment in Android..."


    Mark Randolph has a faint smile on his face: "They may be interested in investing in Android, but they have to wait until the Android product is completed or almost completed." He said directly: "Netflix acquired Android for 20 million US dollars. After the acquisition is completed, an additional US$8 million will be injected into Android."


    Andy Rubin would like to say that Mark Randolph didn''t give him a chance at all: "Andy, think about it carefully. There are many companies doing this in Silicon Valley, and Netflix is ??not the only choice for Android."


    Hearing these households, Andy Rubin understood that this is Netflix''s condition, either accept it or break it up.


    Netflix is ??already a large company in Silicon Valley, and Android has just started to start a business. If Android wants to continue its development, it needs funding and the support of large companies.


    Android requires Netflix, and Netflix does not necessarily require Android.


    This offer is not a special project, of course it is not low.


    Andy Rubin said, "I need two days to think about it. I will give you an answer before this weekend."


    "Yes," Mark Randolph said.


    The two shook hands and left.


    After the new weekend passed, Ronan watched "The Gang of Sharks" win three consecutive North American titles and reached a cumulative box office of 151.2 million US dollars. He was notified by Mark Randolph that Netflix has reached a preliminary agreement with Android. The agreement will acquire Android for US$20 million.


    This is good news, but it won¡¯t make Ronan too excited, because Android has become the former Android, its own strength in development and technology, and an open strategy are part of the reason. Google¡¯s vigorous promotion is behind it. The real key.


    If Google ever chose another company, what would be the situation? Is Android still Android?


    So, since Mark Randolph mentioned the company Android, just like he did so much work when he just acquired Netflix, he never thought that Android would succeed in the future as a matter of course.


    Android still has a long way to go. The advantage of Netflix''s acquisition of Android is that it can be one step faster than other companies.


    Luo Ann specifically communicated with Mark Randolph again, and let Netflix start with client cooperation and establish contacts with many software developers, mobile phone manufacturers, and chip vendors such as Qualcomm.


    Apple does not need to think about it, Steve Jobs will not allow Apple to use operating systems other than his own.


    A team of Netflix, with the cooperation of the Pacific Investment Foundation, has made contact with South Korean investors and asked them to act as an intermediary to contact the Samsung Group in South Korea.


    Mark Randolph also proposed an idea to develop a professional software that can provide entertainment services for future smart terminal users based on Netflix''s increasingly powerful platform and based on Android.


    The source of this idea is of course for reference, and the object of reference is itunes, the supporting software of Apple''s MP3 player IPOD.


    Ronan approved the research and development design of this project ~ www.novelhall.com ~ This will be done by Android.


    After Netflix signed an acquisition agreement with Android, Ronan made a special trip to San Francisco and chatted with Mark Randolph in Silicon Valley and Andy Rubin, who has served as Deputy Director of Netflix Development and CEO of Android. one day.


    In terms of technology, Ronan knows nothing, but he has used too many apps and various Android operating systems.


    Once, the frequency of his replacement of smart phones was basically maintained at the rate of one a year.


    Android also has a negative impact. Anyone who has a little knowledge of the smartphone industry knows that Android has caused numerous patent lawsuits.


    Ronan is not afraid of this, because the appearance of a popular Hollywood movie will also trigger numerous copyright lawsuits.


    For example, after the "Pirates of the Caribbean" went viral, at least 20 people or companies sued Ronan and Shahai Entertainment for infringement.


    But how much has Android brought to Google?


    How much money does Google make through Android? It is difficult to estimate, because Google did not use Android to directly make money, but Android has significantly increased the utilization rate of Google search and services. It is search and services that promote the development of Google''s mobile terminal business.


    If Ronan is asked to say that the success that Android brings to Google is not so much financial as it is strategic.

 Chapter 703： Both appearance and acting

    Towards the end of October, Tom Cruise, who had been filming "Mission Impossible 3" in Europe, ended all the scenes and returned to Los Angeles. After a short break for two days, he immediately ran to Ronan for a party.


    "The film is finished, and post-production will start next month." Tom Cruise said, sitting on the sofa in the reception room, "Ronan, I remember you have a female editor who is a master, can you borrow it? "


    Ronan could only refuse: "I''m afraid not. She is not only an editor, but also a producer, preparing for a new film."


    Tom Cruise rubbed his face: ¡°Christopher McCauley¡¯s filming is fine, but it¡¯s not appropriate to let him do post-editing, especially for fast-paced action shots.¡±


    "It''s okay to hire an external editor." Ronan turned over, found the note paper, wrote Paul Greengrass phone number on it, and handed it to Tom Cruise: "This is the "Mission Impossible" series The director''s phone call, "Mission Impossible 3" has been completed. The editor Paul Greengrass has been working with should be on vacation. I don''t know the phone number. You ask someone to contact Paul and ask if the editor has any intention to cooperate. "


    Tom Cruise was not polite with Ronan either: "Thanks."


    Ronan picked up the teapot and gave him a cup of black tea: "You are kind to me."


    Tom Cruise collected the notes and asked: "Have you followed Manchester United recently?"


    "No." Ronan told the truth: "There is a lot of work on the theory of relativity, and I don''t have time to watch the game."


    Tom Cruise was helpless: "A boss like you..." He shook his head straight: "Manchester United fans don''t know whether to laugh or cry."


    "How are your results recently?" Ronan asked.


    "It''s a bit ups and downs. After all, there are more new aids." Tom Cruise said simply: "I went to Old Trafford last weekend to watch. Manchester United was tied at home by Everton and is still leading the standings. , But the gap between Chelsea and Manchester United in second place is only one point."


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Chelsea''s first Premier League season in Mourinho was a complete posture.


    Now that nearly ten rounds of the Premier League have passed, Manchester United is ranked first. This is probably the change brought about by his move to Manchester United.


    "Manchester United will be the champion." Ronan took a sip from his teacup, "I believe this."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "I also believe that Manchester United can regain the Premier League title."


    Ronan said: "If the situation of Manchester United and Chelsea is still unclear in the second half of the season, remember to inform me."


    Tom Cruise asked: "What do you want to do?"


    "What can I do?" Ronan spread out his hand and said, "I am most concerned about the spirit of competition and respect the principles of fairness and justice."


    Tom Cruise said directly, "I reserve your opinion."


    Listening to Ronan''s tone, he made it clear that he wanted to do something.


    Ronan¡¯s tone is relaxed: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t make fun of Manchester United¡¯s century-old reputation.¡±


    Some people investigating in London some time ago have confirmed something and obtained key evidence.


    Ronan does not intend to expose it immediately. Such an interesting thing must of course be used at the most critical moment.


    In professional football, many interesting things often happen.


    After talking about football and the Premier League, Tom Cruise turned to ask: "By the way, that gangster project, have you talked to Martin Scorsese."


    Ronan poured himself a cup of tea: "It''s not there yet, it''s not the time, and the schedule for you and Will is not appropriate. It''s never too late to talk after Oscar next year."


    Tom Cruise is a smart man and immediately realized: "Are you not optimistic about Martin Scorsese and the "Aviator" Oscar trip this year?"


    Ronan drank a sip of tea: "I watched Universal Pictures'' preview, how can I say, I always feel that this film is too deliberate, but it will cause negative effects."


    Oscars and the old men of the academy are sometimes very weird, asking the Olympic players to respect them, but not too deliberately.


    This game, anyway, is the truth of the college and the old men.


    Ronan said again: ¡°Don¡¯t forget, there are still many films under Relativity Entertainment that are going to win prizes during the awards season, and I don¡¯t want to see Martin Scorsese winning.¡±


    If Martin Scorsese gets the Oscar for Best Director or Best Picture, the director¡¯s pay will inevitably skyrocket.


    By the way, it is too difficult to win the award with "The Aviator". This film can be said to be one of Martin Scorsese''s most mediocre works.


    The only advantage is to show the golden age of Hollywood, and Catherine Hepburn.


    There are too many old men in Hollywood who never forget the so-called golden age at the peak of their lives. They always praised that Hollywood was the best era of film in the world.


    It can only be said that each generation has its own golden age.


    Ronan glanced at the time: "Let¡¯s stop here today, I have an appointment with Director David Fincher to talk about the film project."


    Tom Cruise said, "I will call again if I have something to do."


    He also wants to contact Paul Greengrass to confirm the editor.


    Ronan came to the office floor where the crew was and entered David Fincher¡¯s temporary office. As the screenwriter Lindsay Bill had arrived and was discussing the plot with David Fincher.


    This project temporarily code-named "Girl", after David Fincher made sufficient preparations, the crew has been formed and the project has entered the preparatory stage.


    "The script and Lindsay have basically been finalized." David Fincher went directly to the subject: "I also inspected many practitioners in this area according to the method provided by Lindsay, and collected relevant information by myself."


    He is very sure: "I have made preparations and filming preparations."


    Ronan said: "35 million U.S. dollars, the first 5 million U.S. dollars of start-up funds have been received, and subsequent budgets will be transferred to third-party accounts."


    Lindsay-Bill then said: "I need 100,000 dollars. The script characters are based on my classmates in New York. In order to avoid possible copyright disputes, I reached an agreement with her and require 100,000 dollars for authorization."


    "No problem." Ronan doesn''t care about such small things. If it weren''t for Lindsay Bill, he wouldn''t care about such specific matters at all: "Linsey, you can get her as soon as possible."


    David Fincher added: "The filming team of the crew will be in place soon. Basically, they are all capable people who have worked with me. The next stage will focus on the actors, especially the heroine. This is the whole drama. core."


    Lindsay Bill devoted too much time and energy to this project. At this time, he said: "The heroine is the key. The actors need to be able to support the whole show."


    David Fincher mentioned this matter, of course he was prepared: "Someone recommended some candidates to me, and some people, after hearing about this project, took the initiative to ask the agent to recommend to the crew.


    Hollywood crews cannot avoid human relationships. Ronan also knows this, but he can enter the audition through human relationships. If you want to get a role, you need to look at the specific performance.


    The nature of this play determines that no one can act as an actress.


    Ronan asked directly, "Who are the candidates?"


    David Fincher said: "The character must be **** and beautiful, and the temperament must be sunny, so as to form a strong contrast with the dark theme. An agent recommended Jessica Alba to me..."


    "She is not suitable." Ronan said without hesitation: "Jessica Alba''s appearance and temperament are not a problem, but her acting skills..."


    Ronan looked at David Fincher: "David, are you sure you can tune this sweet lady into the heroine who alone supports this drama in the filming?"


    David Fincher can''t guarantee.


    Ronan said, "Jessica Alba doesn''t have to think about it."


    The recommendation of Jessica Alba to David Fincher was because of favor, and Ronan has now rejected it directly. The favor is actually paid back. David Fincher didn¡¯t mean to insist and said, ¡°So I won¡¯t I sent Jessica Alba an audition invitation."


    If the film needs a pure vase sweet lady role, Jessica Alba is definitely a very suitable actor.


    Acting is indeed a very subjective feeling, but it also depends on a certain degree of division. The division between ordinary and excellent is still very obvious.


    David Fincher said: "A few days ago, at a party, Natalie Portman took the initiative to find me and expressed her strong interest in this role."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Her appearance does not meet the requirements."


    Natalie Portman seems to be quite different from the word **** and beautiful.


    Natalie Portman''s appearance is unconvincing for some men to pay thousands of dollars an hour for service fees.


    Maybe Matilda is okay.


    David Fincher frowned slightly: "I think Natalie Portman''s acting skills are the best among the younger generation of Hollywood."


    Ronan did not answer the conversation, but asked Lindsay-Bill: "Linsai, how does your classmate look like?"


    What did Lindsay Bill say: "It''s at the top level in Hollywood."


    Without a certain appearance and temperamentHow can it be possible to achieve a relatively high position in this industry in New York?


    There is New York, and even this kind of industry has to face fierce competition.


    This role is indispensable for acting and appearance.


    Natalie Portman was also rejected by Ronan.


    David Fincher is somewhat depressed, because he is still more optimistic about Natalie Portman.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Audition, you can always find a suitable one."


    "This can only be done." David Fincher has no objection: "I send invitations to major brokerage companies."


    The three discussed for a while, and Ronan went to Jessica Felton''s office on the same floor to take a look. "Fast and Furious 3" was also being prepared.


    He didn''t stay for many meetings and went back to the office.


    Connie followed and brought an invitation letter: "This is just sent by the secretary of George Lucas. George Lucas invites you to attend an event at the USC Film Academy this weekend."


    Ronan rolled his eyes and remembered what he said during the last meeting with George Lucas: "You call the George Lucas office and I will attend on time."


    Alumni is a very important network of contacts here. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here:

 Chapter 704： New circle

    This is an event organized by the Film School of the University of Southern California. To be precise, it is a name change ceremony.


    Southern California Film School is short. It was originally called the USC Film and Television School, but now it is officially renamed the USC Film and Art School.


    How could the USC Film School forget to invite many famous alumni to participate in such an event?


    As the college closest to Hollywood and the film industry in the United States, graduates of the USC Film School will basically enter Hollywood to work.


    Compared with the related majors of New York University and Columbia University, the Film School of Southern California is more inclined to Hollywood commercial films, aiming to train students who make industrialized quality products.


    The Oscars won by the USC Film School are also much higher than other schools.


    There are many famous alumni.


    At the banquet after the name change, in addition to George Lucas, Ronan also saw the sound effects master class-Bout, the director of "Life is Beautiful" Ron Howard, the director of "Forrest Gump" Robert Zemigis, " David Volpe, director of "The Chocolate Factory," and so on.


    Most of them are directors or behind-the-scenes producers like Jessica Felton, and rarely see the stars in front of the scenes.


    Because there is no acting major in the Film Academy of Southern California.


    Ronan successfully entered the inner circle of the alumni of the USC Film School under the introduction of George Lucas.


    Although he dropped out and did not graduate, he was also an alumnus.


    As the chairman of the alumni association Robert Zemeckis sent an invitation, Ronan also agreed to join the UC Film Academy Alumni Association.


    He came to participate in this gathering. First, he was branded with the unerasable stigma of the Film Academy of Southern California, and second, he used his alumni to further expand his network of contacts.


    Many alumni participating in the event are members of the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences.


    In other words, the Oscar judges.


    In this society, there are circles everywhere, and alumni are considered to be more reliable.


    And at the banquet, Ronan also met Johnson, his mentor in school.


    Three years ago, Professor Johnson officially retired and returned to settle in Washington, DC. Ronan has not seen him for a while.


    Although there is no such thing as the four irons of life, it is a universal social value to value mothers.


    This is a special existence where you can scold it a thousand times or even ten thousand times in your heart, but never allow outsiders to scold it.


    In the second half of the banquet, Ronan asked Professor Johnson to accompany him to find the current top administrators of the film school, and directly declared to donate 8 million US dollars to his alma mater.


    Professor Johnson has retired, and his pension is very high, but he is always paying attention to the USC Film School.


    Ronan knows this very well. He deliberately learned about the current administrators of the college under the introduction of Professor Johnson, not George Lucas, in order to let Professor Johnson leave more fame and mark.


    This is also a kind of return. When Ronan just started, Professor Johnson helped him a lot. Jessica Felton was introduced to him by Professor Johnson.


    Unfortunately, Jessica Felton went to Mexico to inspect the location of "Fast and Furious 3", and did not have time to come over and participate.


    But Ronan can also introduce her to the alumni association.


    The eight million US dollars donation, Ronan is entirely personally funded, of course he will not write a blank check, he must be cashed.


    There are too many cases of Hollywood stars talking empty words when they are engaged in charity.


    Also, many celebrities have their own charitable foundations, and pledged charitable donations claim to have donated to their own foundation...


    No matter what the purpose of the charitable donation is, as long as it is really done, it is better than not done, and it is a hundred times better than the keyboard man who satirizes their donation for other purposes.


    Ronan once had a colleague who donated one hundred yuan in a certain incident, but he was ridiculed by many people for being stingy.


    And those people''s wallets are always tightly covered.


    Of course, publicly claiming to donate a large sum of money in order to gain fame, but nothing in the back is another situation.


    There are many people like Hollywood. The most typical ones are Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey. They are not only famous iron roosters, but they have done more than once when they publicly declared donations but turned their heads in denial.


    Ronan will ask the accountant to handle the donation tomorrow.


    Tonight, he didn¡¯t donate the most money. George Lucas donated US$20 million in a lump sum, and he also donated US$10 million on behalf of Spielberg who was filming in the field.


    Spielberg is not an alumnus of the USC Film School, but is a famous supporter of the USC Film School.


    Perhaps, this has something to do with his early support from George Lucas.


    According to Robert Zemikis, George Lucas is also preparing to donate a state-of-the-art teaching building and post-production studio to the USC Film Academy.


    During most of the banquet, Ronan stayed with USC alumni to chat. Because of his identity as the owner of the film company and a gold medal producer, he quickly became one of the alumni¡¯s focus.


    In short, Ronan gained a lot from this day''s activities.


    A few days later, Ronan called a grand dinner on the grounds that he had recently joined the USC Film Academy Alumni Association.


    A brand-new network of contacts is gradually being established.


    Most of them can directly connect with Relativistic Entertainment.


    For example, the sound effects master class-Bout, accepted the invitation of Relativity Entertainment and will be responsible for the sound effects processing for the "Transformers" series in the future.


    In addition, the University of Southern California Film School has a steady stream of outstanding graduates who can join the filming and production teams of various crews of Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan is also logically listed as one of the most influential alumni of the USC Film School.


    Later, the "Transformers" crew officially signed a contract with Industrial Light & Magic, a subsidiary of Lucasfilm, and Industrial Light & Magic will be responsible for the special effects production of this commercial masterpiece.


    Relativity Entertainment and Lucasfilm are continuously deepening their cooperation with each other. Excluding those small and medium-sized investment projects, Marvel Entertainment has reached a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with Industrial Light and Magic for large-scale production alone.


    Shahai Entertainment has more cooperation with Industrial Light & Magic. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, "A Wonderful Night at the Museum" and "Transformers" are all produced by Industrial Light & Magic.


    Also, the two sides also reached a cooperation agreement on Zach Schneider''s "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    Shahai Entertainment leased the studio of the Hughes Aircraft Factory for a long time. Large investment projects have been withdrawn from Warner Studios one after another, and post-production can be completed back to the Theory of Relativity Building.


    However, Zach Schneider and the "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" project were shot by Ronan at the Warner Studios.


    The first film that entered the film industry was a huge success. It was eventually sold off from North America at the box office of 88.9 million US dollars. Zach Schneider was very motivated. After only less than a month''s rest, he returned to Los Angeles from the UK to gather people Started preparations for the establishment of the crew, planning to complete the preparations within half a year, and the shooting and production will be completed next year.


    Ronan also gave Zach Schneider more power and even made him the second producer.


    The production budget of this film is 60 million US dollars, most of which will be invested in special effects production.


    Just as Zach Schneider was preparing to set up a crew, he hired Larry Fang, a photographer who worked with him all the year round when shooting commercials, so that his intentions and style could be thoroughly implemented in the shots.


    When shooting commercials, Zach Schneider often uses high-speed slow motion, and Larry Fang is very good at shooting in this area.


    Then, Zach Schneider suspended other work, first to determine the actors.


    In his words to Ronan, the shortest actor needs half a year of preparation.


    Because what appeared in the movie shots should be bodybuilding champions, not white-faced youngsters, after Zach Schneider asked the advice of fitness experts, he believed that the actors need at least four months of professional fitness training to achieve the desired muscle effect. .


    Next, there is fighting training.


    This is a movie that rejects any nymphs. If you want to play a Spartan warrior in this movie, you need to experience a devilish fitness journey.


    Even so, after the crew released the actor recruitment announcement, the Warner Studios where they were located was immediately surrounded by countless actors and their agents.


    Although the pay was only 300,000 US dollars, and he had to undergo devilish fitness training, the number of candidates for the lead actor Leonida soon exceeded 30.


    Ronan only participated in the actor''s audition once, and he finalized the supporting actor Gerald Butler, who had appeared in "Tomb Raider 2", as the actor.


    Gerrard Butler tried a few shots. After Ronan confirmed that he did not admit the wrong person, he told Zach Schneider directly: "This person is the Spartan lunatic king."


    is also wherever he goes, the president will be a **** lunatic agent.


    The White House has fallen, London has fallen, submarines have fallen, angels have fallen too Wherever this person goes, the order will collapse.


    More than fifty male actors quickly arrived. Zach Schneider would soon strip them off and turn them into a bunch of walking hormones in a few months.


    Of course, the Spartan warriors in historical records did not wear red trousers to fight.


    According to historical records, Spartan warriors wore heavy armor to fight. Some people''s armor weighed half of their body weight, but the original author Frank Miller believed that such a costume would make the tragic and heroic Spartan warriors drawn. It looks like a tortoise legion, so the costumes of the characters are changed in the original book. The king of Sparta, Leonidas and his men are dressed in scarlet shirts and strong bodies.


    The suits designed by the crew based on the original work look like swimming trunks made of leather armor.


    In ancient Greek-themed works, the characters are usually nude. For artistic and commercial considerations, the film will strip the soldiers naked without hesitation.


    As for the real history, just like the battle of Wenquanguan in the movie, it is not important at all.


    Besides, history has lost its true appearance from the moment it happened.


    The soaring plasma of 300 Spartan men will arouse the emotions of the audience.


    Similarly, the blood plasma of "Chain Saw" will also drive the enthusiasm of a large number of viewers.

 Chapter 705： Infinite horror

    Even though the production budget of "Chain Saw" is only 4 million U.S. dollars, Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment have prepared a large-scale premiere.


    Compared with the production cost of only US$4 million, Embassy Pictures¡¯ investment in publicity and distribution is much higher, reaching US$6 million.


    Since 4,000 film copies were prepared, the cost of copy production, insurance, and operation cost more than US$4 million in publicizing investment.


    The cost of film copying is a huge cost, especially for low-cost films.


    A film with a production cost of several hundred thousand dollars, if you want to release it on a large scale, even if you don¡¯t count the investment in publicity, the cost of film copy alone is several times the production cost.


    In contrast, the cost of digital copy is much lower.


    Even after the cinema system is further connected to the Internet, copies can be delivered directly through the network.


    But looking at North America, there are very few digital cinemas now.


    At present, the six major companies, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are jointly promoting the reform of theaters and increasing the popularity of digital projection equipment.


    Although there are many contradictions among the major companies, some even want to swallow each other, but they are sincerely cooperating in this matter.


    Because this is the same for all companies.


    There is no digital copy of "Chain Saw". 4000 film copies have already been delivered.


    On the day of the premiere, because of the director James Wynn, almost all Chinese directors with a certain degree of popularity in Hollywood have come.


    Li An put down the crew of "Brokeback Mountain" to be there in person.


    James Wong and his good friend Glenn Morgan come together.


    just signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment and confirmed that Justin Lin, who will direct the "Fast and Furious" series, is also here.


    In addition, Chinese stars like Hu Kaili, Wen Mingna and Liu Yuling also came to the premiere.


    A Chinese circle in Hollywood is forming.


    "When it comes to cooperation, the first choice is Shahai Entertainment."


    In the premiere theater, Wen Ziren said to the people around him with a serious face: "Ronan and his company are willing to give us a fair chance to compete. As long as we can show value, he will not make it because of our identity. Unfair choice."


    James-Huang agrees: "It is not easy for us. It is very rare for us to have Ronan in Hollywood."


    Wen Mingna said softly: "If it weren''t for the role of Mulan, I wouldn''t have the opportunity to cooperate with Disney."


    These people, it can be said that Hollywood is rare to have a certain fame of Chinese descent. Standing together at this moment, they all chatted about their own experiences. Everyone is a bitter history.


    Ordinary people, it is very difficult to make a career in Hollywood, especially for Chinese Americans.


    Lee Ang, who has been silent, said suddenly: "About Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, I only say one thing. Without Ronan, I might be completely unemployed in Hollywood after "The Hulk."


    The one with the highest status and reputation among these people is Ang Lee.


    Hearing this, the others were thoughtful.


    Especially Justin Lin.


    Changing to other companies, it is difficult to use a new Chinese director who is not a newcomer like him in such a medium-to-high investment film.


    Opportunities are hard to come by, we must seize them.


    The gathered crowd dispersed one after another, and Justin Lin saw Ronan''s position and quickly searched for it.


    "Mr. Anderson." Justin Lin looked very polite: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to direct the "Fast and Furious" series."


    Ronan smiled and waved: "You should thank the producer."


    Justin Lin knew that Jessica Felton, the boss of the crew, was trusted by Ronan, and quickly said, "I thank Miss Felton specifically."


    Ronan nodded: "Justin, Director Huang and Director Wen jointly recommended you. What do you think about the style of the movie?"


    Justin Lin said as simply as possible: "This should not be a simple drag racing movie. If the main plot is limited to drag racing, maybe there is a certain market in North America, but the overseas audience will be reduced."


    "It makes sense." Ronan gave encouragement at the right time.


    Justin Lin continued: "I think drag racing, action, crime and gunfight should be combined. "Fast and Furious" is an action movie with strong car elements!"


    Ronan recognized: "I hope you can bring a masterpiece."


    "Fast and Furious" series, in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, will get closer and closer to mainstream Hollywood commercial films.


    Justin Lin saw someone come to Ronan and left in due course.


    Ronan and Ang Lee got together and talked about the post-production and publicity release of "Brokeback Mountain".


    The filming of this film has ended. It may have received a warning from Shahai Entertainment through its agent, or it may have come to light. As the crew¡¯s biggest uncertainty, Heath Ledger did not cause any trouble and went well. Finished all his scenes.


    As for what will happen to Heath Ledger, Ronan can''t control that much. Instead, he feels that Jack Gyllenhill is good. If he has the opportunity, he can continue to cooperate.


    Ang Lee also introduced Ronan to a director named Ronnie Yu. He was the director of the "Freddy vs. Jason" released by Xin Xian last year.


    The director from Hong Kong City has accepted James Shams¡¯ invitation to direct the film adaptation of the novel "Lust Caution".


    According to Ang Lee''s statement, James Shams couldn''t get investment in Hollywood, so he went to Hong Kong City and Treasure Island, looking for investment there.


    His status as a Hollywood producer is very good, and it is said that he also attracted a Hong Kong city movie star-level actor to join the crew.


    In this era, Hollywood movies can effectively improve the compelling character of Eastern Film Company or actors.


    The most typical Miss Lizao, in the mouth of the Eastern media, is a proper international superstar.


    But when Miss Lizao was also dizzy, she and another international superstar from the East took over the film based on the island country produced by Spielberg.


    Hollywood filmmakers, even directors and producers who are well versed in market rules like Spielberg, obviously don''t know much about the other side of the Pacific, and they made a three-unpleasant movie.


    Maybe after ten years, Spielberg will not make such a dizzy decision.


    Time will prove many things.


    For example, a needle-handling master on the other side of the Pacific was vilified by countless people. But after more than ten years, people suddenly discovered that the master is worthy of being a master. His vision is really poisonous. The three people who have been pierced with needles are really not. Wronged.


    Compared to those three, it seemed that he was still a good person immediately.


    Those things on the beach, in the big Hollywood environment, are really nothing.


    Think about the big cousin...


    Entering the theater, Ronan and Wen Ziren sat together and chatted briefly. Wen Ziren is a very thoughtful director who wants to plan a new horror film project.


    Wen Ziren and Shahai Entertainment are also long-term contracts. Ronan must of course support it, but no matter what horror film project is, Wen Ziren has to wait for Wen Ziren to finish shooting the "Chain Saw" trilogy.


    had a successful trilogy as a foundation, and later changed to a more reliable horror film director, filming according to the inherent pattern, and making another four or five films without any problems.


    Wen Ziren can also be liberated from the "Chain Saw" series and continue to develop the terrifying and similar project territory of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan plans to wait for the release of "Iron Man", and talk with Wen Ziren about the vision of the movie universe.


    This Chinese director, according to normal development, has a lot to do in the field of commercial films.


    Its commercial value and the profit it can bring are even far more than that of Ang Lee, a former Chinese director.


    The film began to be screened, because the first film''s influence, especially the rental data that has consistently ranked among the top ten in North America this year, brought more audiences to the series.


    The first screenplay is full.


    The brutal "Jigsaw" is back with an updated and stranger killing game.


    But compared to the first part, even if Wen Ziren personally directs the second part, the plot is still slightly weak.


    The first chainsaw horror, the suspense beyond the horror has won praise and excellent reputation for the film, especially the moment Tobin Bell stood up, which caused countless people''s exclamations.


    Nowadays, the jigsaw is no longer a secret. The film can only focus on the actions of this perverted murderer, and the suspense content is greatly reduced.


    But the audience has higher enthusiasm and expectations.


    Even if the first surviving Amanda turns into a jigsaw disciple, it creates a certain degree of suspense, and the reputation of the film is still going to decline.


    Compared with the first tense, complicated, and thrilling plot that gradually solves the mystery through flashback, the sequel is a lot more straightforward, because the mysterious veil is removed and the murderer is known, the impact is naturally halved.


    What should I do if there is not enough suspense? Then use cruelty and blood plasma.


    The biggest guarantee of ¡¡¡¡ sequel is absolutely double the **** and extremely tortured new means.


    is the traditional Halloween soon, and the film must satisfy the audience¡¯s bloodthirsty desire for Halloween.


    Of course, "Chain Saw 2" is still powerful enough for horror film lovers.


    The movie is like a role-playing game. It not only tells the development of the case from the perspective of the victim, but also allows the audience to experience the suffering with the victim through this perspective, and also desperately seek clues with the victim. Hope Escape to life.


    Various unknown elements, terrifying and cruel torture, as well as water-like plasma, can arouse infinite terror.


    During the screening, exclamations kept coming.


    Perhaps in the eyes of an audience like Ronan with an oriental movie-watching mentality, the film is more **** and disgusting, but North American horror film licenses are often scared by such plots.


    As for whether the jigsaw is a perverted murderer or a just punisher, it doesn''t really matter.


    The film will still bring controversy in this regard.


    Probably groups of two views will continue to spam on the Internet or other places, and continue to create discussion topics.


    This is the argument that the film needs.


    If the two parties can fight, that would be great.

 Chapter 706： Give some strength

    After the premiere, "Chainsaw 2", as the only movie of Relativity Entertainment during the Halloween schedule, began to be fully released in North America. The scale of the opening reached 3580 theaters that are rare in R-rated horror films.


    "The King of Soul Song", which opened paintings at the same weekend and produced and released by Universal Pictures, only opened in 2006.


    In terms of the premiere scale alone, the gap between the two films is very large.


    This is also determined by the type of film. One is a sequel to a big-selling horror film that fits the atmosphere of the weekend before Halloween, and the other is a biographical film of a black singer.


    Ronan also wondered why Universal Pictures put this film on the weekend before Halloween.


    Probably this weekend before Halloween this year, the competition is not fierce.


    Except for hundreds of small-scale horror films, the only large-scale films to be drawn this weekend are "Chain Saw 2" and "The King of Soul Singer".


    Including "The Grudge" which premiered last week, the competition is not particularly fierce.


    But the Halloween schedule is obviously a horror movie.


    On the first day of its release, "Chain Saw 2" became the North American box office champion on Friday, earning $13.3 million in a single day.


    "The Grudge" came in second with a box office of 7.72 million US dollars.


    "The King of Soul Singer" can only be ranked third, with a revenue of 6.61 million US dollars on the first day of the show.


    In terms of word-of-mouth, "The King of Soul Singer" can only be described as a burst of praise, and the media and film critics are very applauded.


    Although this era has not yet reached a position where black films cannot be criticized casually, no one wants to provoke a special group in Hollywood.


    Even if I like to pick the bones in the egg and the bitter professional film critics, I don''t want to ask for trouble on certain things.


    Therefore, the Rotten Tomatoes Index of "The King of Soul Song" is as high as 89%.


    In contrast, "Chain Saw 2" is a tragedy. The freshness of rotten tomatoes is only 37%.


    The score of 7.3 on ImDB is not bad. Horror movie fans are still waiting to see this film.


    The ImDB7.7 rating of "The King of Soul Singer" is not as exaggerated as Rotten Tomatoes.


    The reputation of the audience can better represent the market response of the film. No one is stupid enough to judge the box office of a film by the Rotten Tomatoes Index, just like no film company would foolishly ask film critics about the box office trend.


    As the number of people watching the film increased, "Chain Saw 2" as expected, once again sparked the debate about "jigsaw".


    It''s not just movie fans, even the media have joined in.


    "Hollywood Reporter" believes that "Chain Saw 2" is a very **** and brutal movie, it is more extreme than "Chain Saw 1". A morbid and crazy murderer, all kinds of weird and terrifying ways of killing, a meaningful central theme, made this movie.


    It refers to the "jigsaw" as a perverted murderer.


    "Entertainment Weekly" commented that, "Chain Saw 2" not only has a meticulous layout and detailed plot, but also hides the exposure of the good and evil of human nature and the inquiries about the philosophy of life behind the blood.


    Movie fans are also divided into two parts, using ImDB and Netflix to share two websites as carriers, arguing like crazy, constantly emphasizing their own views.


    Of course no one can convince anyone in the end.


    Keyboard Man is perhaps the most difficult group of people in the world to convince.


    Never try to convince a keyboard man.


    "Chain Saw 2" ignored the almost complete rotten index of Rotten Tomatoes and maintained a very stable box office trend. On the second day of its release, it received another 14.28 million US dollars on Saturday and continued to lead the North American box office list.


    "The King of Soul Singer" is still suppressed by "The Grudge" and can only stay in third place.


    Ronan took the time to watch this "The King of Soul Song" with Will Smith and some public relations staff.


    Frankly speaking, from his perspective, Jamie Fox¡¯s performance is not much better than Will Smith¡¯s "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", it can be said to be on the same level.


    Probably, Jamie Fox is playing a blind singer, which is more in line with Oscar''s aesthetic standards of the old, the weak, the sick, and the neurosis.


    Will Smith is a normal person after all.


    Of course, this is more of Ronan''s subjective feelings.


    If he is friends with Will Smith, or an investor in "When Happiness Knocks," he will subconsciously favor Will Smith.


    "What do you think, Will?" Ronan asked Will Smith in the car back.


    After being silent for a while, Will Smith said slowly: "Very vivid performance, I feel that Jamie Fox is completely immersed in Ray''s world."


    Ronan said softly: "Jamie Fox did a good job. He truly reproduced the artist''s life and faithfully recorded his flashes and sufferings." He said, "But you are in "When happiness comes knocking". The performance in China is not bad either."


    Will Smith smiled, "You have faith in me."


    Ronan said lightly: "Because it is not only the performance that determines the Oscar performance award."


    Will Smith is determined: "Don''t worry, I will never give up until the final results are announced."


    Ronan said to Connie on the co-pilot: "Notify our Chong Ao team and start operations as planned."


    On the third day of the release of "The King of Soulsong", there were a lot of reports about Jamie Fox in the media, focusing on the resume of Jamie Fox, in which the identity of the comedian was the top priority.


    Whether in the past or now, Jamie Fox has appeared in a lot of comedy movies.


    Because of this, these reports did not attract the attention of Jamie Fox and Universal Pictures.


    Maybe Universal Pictures and Jamie Fox have made plans to hit the Oscars, but they don''t have the momentum and ideas to win.


    These resumes about Jamie Fox are only telling the truth, not making rumors, so they did not arouse their vigilance.


    But related reports inevitably fall into the eyes of many industry insiders who are used to entertainment news.


    It seems useless now. When they make a choice in the future, they will probably think like this: Jamie Fox was originally a comedian just like Will Smith.


    Wait until the awards season, the Embassy Pictures will launch media resources to remind many members of the Academy again.


    Will Smith is so famous that everyone knows his past resumes. The resumes of acting in a large number of commercial comedies are hard to forget.


    Ronan just tried to pull Jamie Fox and Will Smith to the same starting line.


    Since the college judges, especially the old men, don¡¯t want to see comedians, let¡¯s not wait to see them together.


    This alone is obviously not enough. In order to cooperate, Embassy Pictures is also mobilizing resources to further increase reports on unfair treatment of blacks.


    Ronan also hopes that Uncle Black and conservative whites can give some strength. These guys create racial incidents all the year round, and hurriedly make a big noise.


    Black uncles and Latinos who are rioting in Los Angeles from time to time, don¡¯t be so peaceful, okay.


    There are also white American policemen who are always drawing their guns. Where did your guns go?


    Ronan will not take the initiative to create anything in order to avoid possible trouble in the future, but if something really happens, he will surely push it quietly.


    In a free and democratic place like the United States, don¡¯t mess around with things, so I am ashamed to say that I am a free and democratic country?


    Maybe Jamie Fox will have an advantage. The box office of "The King of Soul Song" will be lower than that of "When Happiness Knocks", which is more high-end and artistic.


    Ronan can''t let "When Happiness Knock on the Door" box office failure?


    In the first week of its release, "The King of Souls" won $1,83 million in the box office of 2006 theaters in North America, ranking third in the North American box office chart.


    The first one was "The Grudge", which was released this weekend, and received another $21.81 million in three days.


    This remake of the horror movie by Sony Columbia Pictures only invested 10 million US dollars in production costs, and it earned 70.68 million US dollars in box office in ten days.


    The Japanese version of the original horror film only received $320,000 in North America, but the remake has become a typical example of a small-scale horror film.


    It can only be said that the cultural market for movies is really very different. North America is definitely the largest film and television media insulator in the world.


    Foreign movies, even if they are many classic movies that have been proven countless, are difficult to succeed in the North American market.


    "Chain Saw 2" became the biggest winner in the North American movie market during the Halloween period. It collected 39.71 million U.S. dollars in three days during the opening weekend and topped the North American box office chart.


    This result is comparable to the opening result of "The Grudge of the US" last weekend, and the North American box office results are very hopeful to exceed the $100 million mark.


    The most important thing is that the cost of this system is very low. The total investment of 10 million US dollars can bring more than ten times the income.


    "Chain Saw 3" is naturally on the production schedule of Shahai Entertainment However, the production budget also has to skyrocket, and the production budget of Shahai Entertainment is 10 million US dollars.


    Most of the increased budget is used to pay for Wen Ziren and Tobin Bell and other creative staff.


    Even if they signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment, the remuneration must conform to the most basic market conditions, and the rise is inevitable.


    No one can let Wen Ziren continue to get the low pay of the first film.


    The trend of "Chain Saw 3" is very stable. After the weekend after Halloween, the box office declined normally, with a drop of less than 50%. The next weekend box office of 20.1 million US dollars is enough to ensure that this film is on the box office list Second seat.


    "National Treasure", produced by Touchstone Pictures and released by Disney Pictures, was released this weekend with a box office of 35.15 million U.S. dollars and landed first in the North American box office list.


    Jerry Bruckheimer, after experiencing the fiasco of "King Arthur", is also proving to all Hollywood and North American movie fans that he is not out of date.


    The actor of this film is Nicholas Cage, and "National Treasure" seems to be the last glory of Nicholas Cage.


    Originally, this schedule did not belong to "National Treasure", but was the premiere schedule of "The Incredibles" by Pixar Studios, but Pixar did not complete the animated feature film due to technical reasons, and the distributor Disney could only temporarily adjust it.

 Chapter 707： Honest and trustworthy good businessman

    Pixar Studio Industrial Park, Emeryville, California.


    A Bentley passed through the gate, bypassed the huge jumping lamp statue, and stopped in front of the office building designed with all-glass curtain walls.


    Before the secretary on the co-pilot opened the door, Michael Eisner pushed the door and got out of the car, and walked towards the office building. The clerk at the front desk knew who Michael Eisner was and hurriedly informed Idel Kamut and John Lasseter.


    The secretary followed Michael Eisner from behind, but he didn''t dare to talk too much. The boss is currently raging, so let¡¯s burn Pixar.


    Just yesterday, Disney received a notice from Pixar Studios that due to the huge technical difficulties encountered with "The Incredibles", the production of "Cars" will not be delivered on time and needs to be delayed for at least ten months.


    "The Incredibles" has been postponed due to inexplicable technical problems, the boss is already very upset, "Cars" will also be postponed, Pixar Studios is obviously thinking about it.


    With the boss¡¯s consistent strength, this fire must burn in the Pixar studio.


    "Good morning, Michael." Adel Kamut greeted him, followed by John Lasseter.


    Michael Eisner ignored the hand stretched out by Idel Kamut, nodded slightly, and asked in a cold voice: "Where is Jobs? Don''t tell me he''s not here."


    Adel Kamut maintained a polite smile, leading the way: "Steve is in his office."


    John Lasseter is a technical man in general, unlike Idel Kamut who has such a good superficial skill, his eyes are always cold when he looks at Michael Eisner.


    He and Idel Kamut are the two oldest people at Pixar.


    Idel Kamut was hired by George Lucas and joined Lucasfilm¡¯s computer department as the boss in 1979. The department is engaged in the development of computer graphics technology related to the film and television industry. John Lasseter joined in 1983 The graphics team of the department led them to develop and complete the first computer-produced short film-"The Adventures of Andrew and Willie".


    In 1986, Steve Jobs used the $10 million gained from selling Apple''s stock to buy the computer department from Lucasfilm, and then established Pixar Studios.


    The feelings of these two people for Pixar even far exceed those of Steve Jobs.


    Led by Idel Kamut, a group of people entered the office at the end of the corridor, and Steve Jobs was sitting in the office.


    Jobs looked a little haggard in a dark turtleneck sweater and Levi''s jeans: "Michael, please sit down."


    The two quarreled more than once, and they were almost torn apart. Michael Eisner was not surprised by his indifferent attitude towards Jobs, and sat down opposite him.


    Adel Kamut and John Lasseter sat on the couch next to them.


    Steve Jobs is not in good health and his condition has just stabilized. They are not at all assured to let Jobs face Michael Eisner alone.


    "Long time no see." Michael Eisner did not talk nonsense, and went straight to the subject: "Jobs, Pixar Studio postponed "The Incredibles" and "Cars"..."


    Steve Jobs blushed and his heart was not beating, and said: "Pixar Studio has encountered a technical problem and needs time to solve it.


    Michael Eisner asked: "Technical problems? Did you encounter technical problems?"


    Jobs said casually: "You don''t understand computer animation technology."


    This immediately choked back what Michael Eisner had to question. He really didn''t understand computer animation.


    "Pixar will fulfill the contract." Jobs looks like a good honest and trustworthy businessman: "After the two animated feature films are completed, they will be handed over to Disney for release."


    Michael Eisner adjusted quickly, and instead of answering Jobs'' words, he asked: "In half a year, "The Incredibles" must be completed! In 2006, "Cars" must be released!"


    Jobs tit-for-tat: "There are technical difficulties, Pixar cannot guarantee."


    Michael Eisner''s eyes sharpened: "Pixar Studios don''t want to fulfill the contract?"


    "No, we respect the contract." Jobs still had a little illusion about Disney: "Disney also respects Pixar, and the contract must be fulfilled, but should Disney consider returning the copyright of the animated feature film produced by Pixar to Pixar?"


    Michael Eisner stared at Jobs and said with a mockery: "Then, modify the share agreement between Disney and Pixar?"


    I''ve talked about this a long time ago, and Jobs made no secret of it: "Exactly."


    "Are you completely disregarding the relationship between Disney and Pixar for many years?" At present, Michael Eisner has somewhat tempered his temper: "Jobs, don''t forget, when Pixar was the most difficult, Disney helped you. "


    In the early days of Pixar''s establishment, Jobs made major decision-making mistakes. Instead of taking advantage of Pixar''s huge advantage in graphics production, he continued to use Apple''s old practice and asked Pixar to sell hardware, such as Pixar''s graphics computer and animation processing plug-ins.


    Steve Jobs also returned to animation production after he hit his head in selling hardware.


    In the 1990s, Pixar was facing a serious financial shortage crisis due to a mistake in decision-making. Jobs himself had no money. In the end, he could only choose to cooperate with Disney and signed a series of contracts. Disney thus obtained the animation feature produced by Pixar. Distribution rights and copyright.


    Without that contract with Disney, it is unknown whether there will be the current Pixar studio.


    Maybe Steve Jobs at that time was grateful to Disney and Michael Eisner, but now it''s a completely different mentality: "Disney is in danger, even in the business world, is this contract very glorious for Disney? "


    Michael Eisner understands that, in the face of business interests, Jobs is not a bit old-fashioned.


    He immediately adjusted, and said very solemnly: "Jobs, Disney''s patience is limited."


    Jobs''s expression has not changed: "Pixar is trying to solve the technical difficulties."


    Idel Kamut and John Lasseter never interrupted, but supported Jobs''s position, Pixar encountered technical difficulties.


    "Technical difficulty! What a technical difficulty." Michael Eisner suddenly smiled: "Many of Disney''s distributors have encountered financial difficulties, resulting in Disney being unable to return the payment. Disney will no longer be able to pay Pixar for all animated feature films in the short term Revenue sharing."


    Adel Kamut and John Lasseter changed their faces, but they both endured it and continued to remain silent.


    Steve Jobs remained unchanged, and asked: "Anything else?"


    Since deciding to follow the advice of Ronan Anderson and Robert Iger, using technical difficulties as the reason to postpone "The Incredibles" and "Cars", the management of Jobs and Pixar Studios has been mentally prepared.


    For the long-term benefit, for the copyright of Pixar''s children, they are ready to tear their faces with Disney and Michael Eisner.


    Pixar Studios has been retired, it is impossible to retreat.


    Michael Eisner downplayed: ¡°Disney¡¯s liquidity is tight and it decided to postpone the next investment in Pixar¡¯s animated feature film indefinitely. The board of directors has doubts about the revenue of Pixar Studios. The previous loan provided to Pixar, Disney Loans must be drawn in advance."


    Walt Disney''s advantage over Pixar Studios, in Michael Eisner''s view, is simply crushing.


    Steve Jobs and Pixar Studios want to tear their faces with Disney. It is beyond their own control. He added: "The news will be spread soon. Pixar''s stock price... Jobs, you have 50% of Pixar in your hands. One''s share, his net worth is shrinking."


    While talking, he looked at Idel Kamut and John Lasseter, who were also Pixar shareholders.


    But Idel Kamut and John Lasseter did not express anything.


    "That''s it?" Since Jobs dared to say it, he was prepared: "Michael, it''s up to you."


    Michael Eisner still smiled: "Should you not want Apple to rescue Pixar? You are not so stupid. I am also a minority shareholder of Apple, waiting to launch shareholders to impeach you."


    Having said that, he stood up and walked out without looking back.


    Steve Jobs sat on the sofa peacefully, with no intention of getting up and seeing him off.


    Edel Kamut and John Lasseter did not move either.


    Jobs looked at these two people, and Idel Kamut said: "It is very difficult for us to return to the negotiating table with Disney Disney Animation Studios have fallen." Jobs said: "No Pixar The studio, Disney will have new big-selling animated feature films in a short period of time? The news is public, and the stock price plummeted first."


    He looked cold: "Disney''s stock price plummeted, who will be the most dissatisfied?"


    The answer to this question is obvious. If the stock price plummets, won''t shareholders go crazy?


    John Lasseter admired: "Ronan Anderson has a vicious vision," he glanced at Jobs: "Second only to you, Steve."


    Adel-Kamter said: "The key now is that Disney really has the possibility to borrow and depress our share. It takes time to go through any procedures and we need funds."


    On the surface, Pixar Studios is the best animation studio in Hollywood.


    But the management knows best that most of the proceeds from the animated feature film are taken away by Disney, and Pixar is more like an empty shelf.


    Steve Jobs had already thought about it: "You go to Los Angeles today to meet Robert Iger and Scott Swift. It is best to meet Ronan Anderson."


    John Lasseter asked, "Aren''t you seeing him?"


    Jobs shook his head: "It is not yet time for the king to meet the king. Once I meet him, the leeway will be small."

 Chapter 708： King Alexander

    The bright sunshine fell into the window, and the reception room was warm.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation welcomed two special visitors, from the CEO of the famous Pixar Studios Idel Kamut and the chief creative officer John Lasseter.


    Robert Iger accompanied the two of them and was warmly received by Scott Swift.


    The two sides have dealt with each other before, and they have already reached a tacit agreement on certain things.


    In the past few months, Robert Iger has met Idel Kamut and John Lasseter five or six times.


    Sitting in this reception room, Idel-Kumter and Robert Iger and Scott Swift discussed in detail the possibility of future cooperation, even involving many details.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation has funds, and Relativity Entertainment has distribution channels.


    The latter has even proven the marketing capabilities of Embassy Pictures in the global market through the "Shrek" series and "The Shark Gang".


    may not be better than Disney, but it is not much worse.


    Adel-Kumter said directly: ¡°Pixar can no longer cooperate with Disney and needs to find new partners, but the most urgent thing is to solve the financial difficulties after Disney may raise funds and ensure the production of several animated feature film projects.¡±


    Robert Iger said: "Relativity Entertainment is willing to cooperate with Pixar Studios."


    Scott Swift asked: "How much money does Pixar need?"


    "Not less than 150 million U.S. dollars." Adel Kamut has estimated.


    "The Pacific Investment Foundation can provide funds for Pixar Studios." Scott Swift said: "Pixar Studios can choose between mortgage lending and investment."


    Idel-Kum nodded his head. It is precisely because of Relativity Entertainment and Pacific Investment Foundation as the trump card that Pixar will no longer have to worry about breaking up with Disney.


    He said, "I will make a decision after discussing with Mr. Jobs."


    Scott Swift characteristic head: "Yes."


    Right now it is only to confirm the intention of cooperation, and the specific situation will be discussed later.


    Not to mention the Pixar studio, the big boss behind him, the picture is huge.


    The contradiction between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney has not yet surfaced, and we can''t rush for success.


    Robert Iger discussed the collaboration on feature animation films with Idel Kamut and John Lasseter for a while. The computer production equipment of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio was actually purchased from Pixar Studios.


    Although animation production is in full swing, Pixar Studios has not given up the hardware sales business.


    Adel Kamut and John Lasseter also agreed to provide Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio with the best technical equipment.


    As for technical guidance and animation production guidance, that''s not necessary.


    Pixar Studio and Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio have a completely different production style.


    Don¡¯t say anything else, Pixar¡¯s players are definitely spending money like water. They strive for perfection in technology. Without a cost of more than US$150 million, they basically cannot complete the production of an animated feature film.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is different. On the basis of ensuring a certain picture quality, how to save money and how to do it, the first animated feature film "Despicable Me" only cost 60 million US dollars.


    This little money, put in Pixar Studio, is just enough for those guys to model.


    Idel Kamut and John Lasseter did not stay longer in Los Angeles and returned to the Pixar headquarters in Emeryville that night.


    Although the relationship between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner has been torn apart, business decisions are still cautious. Both sides have temporarily maintained a certain degree of restraint. All contradictions are still hidden under the calm water. It seems that there is no short time. Signs of eruption.


    However, the longer the volcano brews, the more energy it accumulates, and when it erupts, it will go straight into the sky.


    "As long as the relationship is broken, it will have a huge impact."


    In the office of the Theory of Relativity Building, Robert Iger said to Ronan: "The stock prices of Disney and Pixar will go down."


    Ronan said: "We are not suitable as kickers. We are Pixar''s partners and rescuers."


    Robert Iger reminded: "Back then, Disney and Michael Eisner were also the saviors of the Pixar studio, but Steve Jobs was not half grateful. Ronan, with Jobs as a person, at most another ten years, we It will also have sharp contradictions with him."


    "I know." Ronan said softly, "Bob, you forgot one thing. Jobs has pancreatic cancer."


    The meaning of these words, Robert Iger couldn''t hear him, he couldn''t help but smiled and shook his head: "I have forgotten this key point."


    He knows a little bit about cancer. Money can really save your life, but pancreatic cancer, the king of cancer, is terminally ill in current medicine.


    As for Jobs'' family, Robert Iger has heard that Jobs''s wife Laurena is not the kind of person who likes to stand in front of the screen and fight for power. Several daughters are still early to adulthood.


    Relativity entertainment, as long as it survives the first few years, all problems are no longer a problem.


    Ronan asked, "Michael Eisner and Disney have no response for the time being?"


    Robert Iger said: "What Michael Eisner really wants to do, he will also plan and respond to it. This is not a trivial matter."


    "Where is Roy Disney?" Ronan asked again.


    "Contact lobbying shareholders." Robert Iger replied: "I want to find a way to integrate Disney''s voting rights. My people are staring at him. The Disney family is no longer Disney in its heyday."


    Today''s Disney family, only Roy Disney is the real climate, and Roy Disney''s son can barely count one.


    Ronan said: "The time comes, you don¡¯t care about other things, just make a decision. In terms of funding, go to Scott. The Pacific Foundation has just received a large investment from India."


    Robert Iger nodded slowly: "I understand."


    In fact, in the battle between Michael Eisner and Roy Disney, the final battlefield is the shareholders'' meeting. Whoever can win the majority of voting shares will have an absolute advantage.


    Relativity Entertainment and the Pacific Foundation must also prepare for funding, which is also a major reason for pushing Netflix to go public.


    The reality is here. If Netflix wants to make a qualitative leap, listing is a must.


    Two days later, Robert Iger went to Emeryville, but did not see Steve Jobs, but made progress in the cooperation between the two parties.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio signed a contract with Pixar Studios to purchase the most advanced animation production equipment from Pixar Studios.


    In this way, when Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is familiar with the equipment, the production efficiency of animated feature films will be greatly improved.


    Currently, the panda project initiated by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has entered the character design stage.


    "Little Yellow Man" is still being produced, and "How to Tame Your Dragon" is also being written.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio must have the ability to produce two to three animated films and several animated series at the same time in the future.


    Before this weekend, Ronan participated in the pre-screening conference of Embassy Pictures¡¯ "Museum Wonderful Night". This typical family movie, of course, will be released on the Thanksgiving holiday schedule. Now it has entered the final screening. Publicity.


    Two theater representatives and audience trial meetings, "A Wonderful Night at the Museum" received high praise. The representatives of both parties thought the film was full of fun and was very suitable for the whole family to watch.


    In addition, the performance of the films produced by Relativity Entertainment has been very good, so the Embassy Pictures did not expend too much effort, and during the crowded Thanksgiving schedule, it won no less than 4,000 North American painting theaters for "Museum Wonderful Night".


    The specific number of screens will need to be coordinated later, but the Embassy Pictures has already prepared 5,000 copies.


    This weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the best schedules in North America. In addition to "A Wonderful Night at the Museum", there are also Warner Bros'' epic masterpiece "Alexander the Great", Universal Pictures'' "BJ Single Diary 2" and Mira "Spring of the Cattle Class" purchased by Max at the Toronto Film Festival.


    Among them, the epic "Alexander the Great" by Warner Bros. is undoubtedly the most concerned.


    The production cost of this film is as high as 155 million US dollars. It is directed by the famous director Oliver Stone who has filmed "Field Platoon", "Nixon", "Born Murderer" and "Assassination of Kennedy". Stars such as Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Fang Kimmer and Anthony Hopkins.


    In many aspects, this seems to be a big-selling work with great ambition and market prospects.


    It is said that Warner Bros.¡¯s first favorite actor is Heath Ledger but Heath Ledger rejected the role because he took over Lee¡¯s film, and the crew chose Colin Farrell. .


    In some ways, the heroes of the two films are very similar.


    Ronan once watched this film, but the specific plot is not clear. He only remembers that Alexander the Great and the supporting actor are very affectionate.


    Warner Bros. seems to have learned the experience and lessons of "Troy", but only conducted an internal test screening of "Alexander the Great". There was no external screening, and the specific situation is difficult to know.


    If this film fails, the impact on Warner Bros. will not be great. The investor consists of five companies including Warner Bros. and Constantine Pictures. Warner Bros.''s investment ratio is less than 20%.


    The success of the film, Warner Bros. can use the release to make a large profit; if it fails, most of the pot will be left to other investors.


    However, before Thanksgiving, Embassy Pictures has another film to be released, and the "Diary of the Emperor Penguin" purchased from France will be screened on a small scale.

 Chapter 709： Box office share

    As we all know, even in Hollywood, the market space for small-cost independent art films is not very large, and the difficulties of documentaries are even more difficult and difficult to attract attention.


    The market is as cruel as a battlefield. If documentaries want to survive in theaters and be seen by more people, it is not easy to open up the documentary market.


    At present, the box office record holder for the North American documentary film is "Fahrenheit 9/11". This documentary earned more than $119 million in box office in 2004.


    It can be said that this documentary has somewhat improved the living environment of the documentary and increased the transaction volume and transaction price of the documentary market in the short term.


    The second-ranked documentary is still the work of Michael Moore, a work about the shooting incident on the Columbine campus, with a box office of 21.57 million U.S. dollars, which is an overwhelming good result in the documentary.


    There are very few other documentaries with a box office of over 10 million.


    The future market for North American documentaries belongs to entertainment stars.


    Starting with Michael Jackson¡¯s "That¡¯s It", singer-songwriter documentaries have become popular and have repeatedly achieved great results.


    The current documentary is still a weak chicken in the movie market.


    Besides, it is a film made by a Frenchman.


    Embassy Pictures did not invest much in the promotion and distribution of "Emperor Penguin Diary". The advertisements were mainly placed on Discovery and Nature channels of some TV stations, and there were still some not-so-good times.


    North American Dianying Kaihua has only four theaters.


    For documentaries, the theaters actually don''t have much confidence.


    Perhaps it was the advertisements that played a role. Perhaps it was the posters and trailers that were hung in the movie theaters, which attracted a group of animal lovers. The attendance rates of the 4 theaters were not bad on the first day of screening.


    North America has never lacked crazy animal lovers, let alone penguins.


    The first weekend screenings ended, and the box office was unexpectedly good. The four theaters received 137,000 US dollars, and the average single theater exceeded 30,000 US dollars.


    For Dian Ying, this can be said to be a success.


    Entering the third week of screenings on the same weekend, "Chain Saw 2", the box office alone was less than 3,100 US dollars.


    But thanks to the huge screening scale, this horror film received another 12.41 million US dollars in North America.


    The North American box office of "Chain Saw 2" totaled US$86.48 million, and it is not a problem to exceed US$100 million.


    The hot sale of the first part, coupled with the accumulation of outstanding achievements in the offline market, gave the second part of this series an explosive growth.


    Only released in North America for three weeks, "Chainsaw 2" not only recovered all input, but also produced high profits.


    In the overseas screenings that just started, the film also performed well. The first twelve overseas markets produced 17.89 million U.S. dollars in the first weekend, allowing the film''s global box office to easily exceed 100 million U.S. dollars.


    It is a bit surprising that some Arab countries, led by the United Arab Emirates, have also introduced "Chain Saw 2".


    The Arab world does not reject this large-scale **** horror film.


    At present, the main overseas film market in Hollywood, only South Korea refuses to release "Chain Saw 2".


    The first one did not enter the Korean market.


    These seemingly open film markets also have film reviews.


    Due to the excellent box office of the first week, the number of theaters for "Emperor Penguin Diary" increased to 20 in the second week, and the attendance rate did not drop significantly, and the box office surged by 200% the following weekend, with a total of 410,000 US dollars. .


    This documentary has already revealed a certain market potential. Although it has only been screened for two weeks, many theater companies have promised Embassy Pictures that they will continue to adjust and increase screens, and give them no less than 20 weeks. Show time.


    For a documentary, this is already very rare.


    France''s Bonn-Piche Company directly called the Embassy Pictures to inquire about related promotion strategies.


    Obviously, the producer did not expect that this documentary would have a certain market in North America.


    You need to know that most French films basically only have one result in the North American film market-hit the street, hit the street, hit the street again!


    Also this weekend, "Chain Saw 2" received another 7.98 million U.S. dollars in North America, plus the previous five working days, the North American box office officially crossed the 100 million U.S. dollar mark.


    This series is running at a high speed in the direction of the film history.


    Director Wen Ziren''s reputation in Hollywood soared and became a hot horror film director.


    Compared with other types of movies, horror movies have a higher chance of being small and big.


    Many small production companies raise millions of dollars and often invest in four or five horror films. As long as one succeeds at the box office, they can often generate profits.


    This is also the basic rule for survival of small Hollywood studios.


    "Chain Saw 2" sold at the box office. As director Wen Ziren, his salary in the third part will naturally skyrocket. Even if Shahai Entertainment signs a long contract, it is impossible to violate the basic market conditions.


    The most effective part of this long contract is to continue to maintain Wen Ziren''s cooperation with Shahai Entertainment, and to prevent him from speaking out loudly.


    Because Ronan completely delegated power, Wen Ziren held three positions in "Chain Saw 3", namely screenwriter, director and producer. The salary for these positions is packaged and the basic salary is 2 million US dollars.


    Wen Ziren refused the basic salary when filming the first film. He only wanted the post-box office share, but Ronan refused. At that time, he did not have any capital to continue negotiations with Shahai Entertainment.


    Newcomers open their mouths to get a 9% box office share. Isn¡¯t that funny?


    In the third film contract, Wen Ziren fulfilled his wish to take a share of the box office in the later stage. The three positions of screenwriter, director and producer have earned Wen Ziren a five percent share of the North American box office profit.


    Shahai Entertainment will definitely fulfill the contract, and Wen Ziren is also worth the price.


    It is not just Wen Ziren. The directors or actors of many films that have cooperated with Shahai Entertainment have either increased their pay by a large amount or participated in the later box office profit sharing.


    This is the current market situation in Hollywood. On the one hand, the late-stage box office split can effectively reduce the initial investment, and on the other hand, it can inspire the creative enthusiasm of the creative staff.


    The higher the market value of the film, the higher their income.


    If you want a horse to run, it is impossible not to graze the horse.


    Even the unreliable brother Bo, because "Death Haunted House" and "Dungeon Siege" succeeded successively, in the "Vampire Lane" project, they began to share 3% of the box office profit.


    Wubao has never lacked creative enthusiasm, and the cooperation with Shahai Entertainment has been full of energy.


    Near Thanksgiving, Uvi Bauer, who has been leading the crew to film "Dracula" in Bulgaria, ended all shots and returned to Los Angeles.


    After ¡¡¡¡ came back, Uvi-Bauer came to his Bole Ronan for the first time to report.


    Although I have been filming in Bulgaria for several months, Uvi-Bauer looks very good in spirit.


    Ronan asked someone to bring coffee and asked, "Is the budget enough?"


    ¡°It¡¯s only half the cost at the moment.¡± Uvi-Bauer touched the hairline that was getting higher and higher, and said: ¡°I persuaded the Sofia City Hall in Bulgaria to provide tax refunds.¡±


    Ronan knew about this, and it was because of this that Uvi-Bauer led the team to shoot in Bulgaria.


    Uvi-Bauer continued: ¡°When I arrived in Bulgaria, I continued to lobby the Sofia City Hall to make them feel that after the film was released, it could boost Sofia¡¯s tourism industry, so they provided a lot of convenience for the crew to shoot. All shooting venues are free to the crew. Open, even let some municipal staff act as extras."


    Ronan is not surprised: "This is the influence of your first two films."


    The Bulgarian government is not stupid. If an unknown guy went to Sofia to film, would he provide such treatment?


    "Yeah." Uvi-Bauer was quite emotional: "Famous directors and ordinary directors are completely two kinds of existence. Ronan, you know, I am in Bulgaria, one is the director of "Death Haunted House" and "Dungeon Siege" Uvi Bauer, the attitudes of those people have all changed."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "Uvi, this shows that you succeeded."


    Uvi-Bauer touched his head and smiled: "The main reason is the success of your operations."


    I have been in Hollywood for a few years. Although Uvi-Bauer is a rough guy who can''t be rougher, he has a certain degree of recognition.


    "You are also capable." Ronan told the truth: "Not everyone can do the Bulgarian tax refund and the Sofia City Hall to pay for the crew."


    Uvi-Bauer did my part: "That is, I went to his home and office to talk for a week in order to lobby a key person."


    Ronan believes this is true, because Uvi Bauer really has this kind of perseverance, such as dealing with Blizzard and "World of Warcraft".


    Even if it is filming in Bulgaria, Uvi-Bauer has to return to North America twice a month, not to invest in Ronan, nor to date a woman just go to Irvine to talk to Blizzard about life ideal.


    This is a very persistent German man.


    Ronan asked, "When will post-production start?"


    "It''s the Thanksgiving holiday." Uvi-Bauer thought about it, and said: "It''s mainly editing. There are not many parts that require special effects. Post-production will be completed in February next year."


    The investment scale of this film is placed here, where will there be any high-end special effects.


    Uvi-Bauer has perseverance, but the filming is also in line with his character as a rough man. Before the filming of the crew, the heroine Christana Loken did not even perform basic movement training. It is said that in order to save money, Uvi-Bao Er did not hire an action director, he himself took the post of action director directly, and all the action scenes were completed under his guidance.


    You can imagine what the action scene in "Vampire Lane" looks like.


    The two chatted for a while, and Uvi-Bauer asked: "Ronan, the Blizzard game is "World of Warcraft", how are you playing?"


    Ronan forgot about it a long time ago: "I haven''t had time to play."


    After throwing that account to the housekeeper Nikia, he didn''t even ask.


    Uvi-Bauer was somewhat disappointed, as if the treasure he shared had not been recognized by Ronan.

 Chapter 710： Life and death fighting

    "You have time, go and play this game." Uvi-Bauer strongly recommends his love: "The playability and the story behind it are both epic."


    Ronan nodded: "I will take time to take a look."


    Uvi-Bauer suddenly became worried: "Blizzard''s group of people are all brainy."


    "No progress?" Ronan asked.


    Uvi-Bauer smiled helplessly: "Stubborn is like a stone, but I won''t give up."


    Ronan encouraged: "Come slowly, don''t worry."


    For some reason, Ronan suddenly felt that Uvi-Bauer was like a spare tire. He desperately knelt and licked the goddess Blizzard and Warcraft in his heart. The other party refused him every time, but the next time he went, he continued to receive him, and seemed to be secretly again. Pass on hope.


    Green teas in the real world, don¡¯t they treat spare tires like this?


    Blizzard probably knows that behind Uvi-Bauer is Relativity Entertainment. What if you want to adapt a movie in the future? No matter what the situation is, there is always a bottom line.


    But Ronan didn''t mean to remind Uvi Bauer. The mentality of the spare tires is very peculiar. People who wake them up often become objects of disgust and hatred.


    Uvi-Bauer is very positive, not only for Blizzard, but also for the adaptation of the game: "After the end of "Draculaline", I plan to start a new project."


    Ronan understood what he meant and asked directly: "Do you have a goal?"


    Uvi-Bauer said with a smile: "It''s still a movie adapted from a game. I saw two games, but they are all made by islanders."


    Ronan said: "It doesn''t matter, the theory of relativity has business dealings with islanders, so it is not difficult to get copyright."


    After the last Uvi-Bauer suggestion, Robert Lee''s copyright and legal department has obtained the copyrights of many island games and comics. The islanders have "Ghost in the Shell" and "Bunker Dream".


    The latter was originally intended to impress James Cameron, but it didn''t come in handy.


    The film rights of island games or comics are really cheap compared to North America.


    In the short term, it will not invest in film adaptations. This is mainly about hoarding copyrights.


    "The two games, one is called "Life and Death Fighting", is a fighting game of combat type." Uvi-Bauer said simply: "The other is called "Silent Hill", which is a psychological horror survival game."


    Although he has never played before, Ronan is not unfamiliar with these two names.


    Ronan quickly made a decision: "You first complete the post-production of "Vampire Lane" with peace of mind. I will ask people to take the copyrights of "Life and Death Fight" and "Silent Hill"."


    Uvi-Bauer said quickly: "I have inquired that the copyright of "Life and Death Fighting" is still in the hands of game manufacturers, but "Silent Hill" has been bought."


    Ronan nodded, "I will let you know if I have specific news."


    Uvi-Bauer did not stay any longer: "I am going to Blizzard."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Go."


    After Uvi Bauer left, Ronan first checked the company¡¯s copyright library. In the past two years or so, in addition to his designated works, Robert Lee has also bought many novels, memoirs, and memoirs that are not expensive and valuable. Copyright of works such as comics and games.


    It doesn''t cost much, it enriches the company''s copyright library, and it may be available anytime.


    Ronan opened the copyright database search software, selected the game category, and clicked on the island country. Many game names appeared.


    To a little surprise, "Silent Hill" is listed impressively.


    indicates that at the beginning of this year, the copyright and legal department bought the film and television rights from Konami in the island country.


    The copyright library has a detailed introduction. "Silent Hill" is a psychological horror survival game. Konami was released at the end of the last century. The plot is developed in a movie-like manner. Different choices during the game process will affect the ending. The player is completely in control Hands.


    Once this game was adapted into a movie, Ronan remembered to watch it, as if the actor was Sean Bing, who died in various ways in the movie.


    This horror film is still pretty good, and the group of faceless nurses is impressive.


    The commercial success or failure of the film adaptation is not clear to Ronan, but personally, "Silent Hill" is much better than the last few films of "Resident Evil".


    This game can be adapted, but the scale of investment must be limited when the game is adapted to a movie.


    Ronan extracted "Silent Hill" separately and included it in the project schedule.


    The Ministry of Copyright and Legal Affairs has not only obtained the right to adapt "Silent Hill" from Konami, but also the copyright of "Contra" and "Metal Gear" in the film library list.


    "Contra" is so famous that it is a childhood memory of many people, and its spread in the East even far exceeds that of "Transformers."


    For people born around the 1980s, many of them have played this game in the game room or on card game consoles such as Xiaobawang. Those familiar with Hollywood can also find that the two protagonists look like Stallone and Shi Wasinger.


    Ronan saw this name, and he can still remember when he went to the game room to play "Contra" when he was in middle school in the small town, and was arrested by the disguised director of the Political and Education Office.


    The director of the Political and Education Office of that era was as impressive as "Contra" and a shadow of many people''s growth.


    If you have not battled wits and courage with the director of the Political Education Office, your middle school career will be incomplete.


    "Contra" and "Metal Gear", Ronan doesn''t remember any related film adaptations, so I will temporarily put them in the copyright library.


    Ronan did not find the copyright of "Life and Death Fighting" in the copyright library of Relativity Entertainment. After checking on the Internet, he found that several of the protagonists of the game are women.


    Female fighting games, seemingly promising?


    There seem to be female ufo or wwe players in the United States? There should be a decent figure and appearance.


    Also, actresses with outstanding appearances must be required. Sexy and hot beauties wear cool uniforms and fight on the screen. Dissatisfaction is just a word, don¡¯t persuade, just do it!


    There may be a market.


    Compared to "Silent Hill", perhaps this game adaptation is more suitable for Uvi Bauer.


    Ronan closed the webpage and sent a related email to Robert Lee through the company''s office system, asking the Copyright and Legal Affairs Department to find an islander to buy the copyright.


    Of course, for the overall strategy of relativistic entertainment, games are just the smallest item category.


    Because when a game meets a movie, it may not be sparks, but vomit.


    This kind of movie seems to have been accompanied by the dilemma of game fans not admitting to not buying it from ordinary audiences from the very beginning. This kind of situation of fathers and mothers not loving can be said to be the normal state of game adaptation movies.


    Nowadays, commercial films rely more and more on adaptations. In the future, game copyrights will inevitably become a major type that cannot be ignored. After all, game adaptation films have their own fans and influence.


    The main force in the commercial film market is teenagers. These teenagers tend to spend their money on what they love.


    In some respects, the previous "Warcraft" is a pity. On the surface, this game is adapted from a movie. On the surface, it has all the elements of a big-selling movie.


    The result is still very unsatisfactory. In order to recover the huge investment, Blizzard finally even auctioned the shooting props...


    As for the sequel, it naturally becomes a lifetime series.


    Of course, the magical epic film is not easy to shoot, the market is down and other factors can not be ignored.


    Careful calculations, except for the six films in the "Lord of the Rings" series filmed by Peter Jackson, other magical epics that have invested heavily in production, the results are not ideal.


    Even if Ridley Scott is in charge of the "Pharaoh and the King" adapted from the well-known "Exodus" in the Bible, don''t let it go.


    When it comes to audience and spread, "World of Warcraft" is much worse than "Exodus".


    The director''s level is worse by more than one grade.


    From these aspects, it seems that it''s not too innocent.


    Ronan has not yet summed up any good experience, the most effective way to avoid losses is to control the scale of investment in game adaptation movie projects.


    At present, we cannot be too optimistic about the game-adapted film market, and large investment in large-scale production cannot attract enough audiences.


    Many small production adaptations can be surprisingly successful.


    In the afternoon, Ronan went to the Hughes Aircraft Factory. The crew of "Fast and Furious 3" has begun to assemble here, and the main actors currently identified have also entered the crew to start preliminary preparations.


    There are still some roles that need to be resolved through auditions.


    As Jessica Felton went to Europe to talk about advertising sponsorship, the crew was temporarily in charge of Justin Lin.


    Walking in the set set-up studio, Justin Lin introduced Ronan to the latest developments of the crew: ¡°According to the plan, the racing family will be a multi-racial fusion. There is a mixed race Dawn Johnson, and the traditional white role is Paul- Walker, the Latino has Jordana BrewsterThe black is Tyrese Gibson..."


    He glanced at the actors who were auditioning not far away. They were all Asian actresses: "This newly added female character will be Asian. The candidate is not yet decided, and the first audition has just begun."


    Many Asian actresses sit in the temporary waiting area created by the crew. Because it is the first audition, no makeup is required. The audition speed is very fast. There are frequent actresses coming in and out of the audition room.


    Seeing that many of them have flat noses, small eyes and freckled faces, Ronan shook his head secretly, and said to Justin Lin: "This Asian character wants to win the Asian market for us and choose an actress who fits Asian aesthetics. "


    Justin Lin understood Ronan''s meaning and said, "Yes."


    Ronan asked, "What about the Chinese character? Has anyone chosen it?"


    "I haven''t looked for it yet." Justin Lin said: "The Chinese character will not be added until the next one. It''s not too late to look for when the fourth one is prepared."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    Many actresses found them and were a little bit ready to move. Ronan and Justin Lin didn''t stay here much. They left the studio and walked to the open-air studio not far away.


    hadn''t walked far, he heard a huge engine roar, which was obviously the sound of a high-power engine.


    Normally, this is the sound made by a sports car.

 Chapter 711： Comradeship

    The closer to the set, the clearer the engine roar. Ronan didn''t know much about the car, but he secretly guessed that it was a v8 engine.


    In this automobile country, displacement is king.


    Large displacement pickup trucks, muscle cars and SUVs have always been in the market.


    Old America¡¯s infrastructure is very poor. It¡¯s incomparable on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Bad roads abound. Whoever drives a car with a small displacement knows how uncomfortable it is to walk.


    Justin Lin said at this time: "The crew is testing the car and designing relevant action scenes based on the vehicle."


    Approaching the open-air studio, Ronan saw a black wild horse galloping past, and after a beautiful flick, it stopped not far in front.


    The door opened, and a tall white man with short and medium hair got out of the driver''s seat.


    Ronan recognizes him, the actor of the first two, Paul Walker.


    The co-pilot got on and off, but it was a stuntman.


    Standing on the outside of the open-air studio, Ronan didn''t mean to be past, and said to Justin Lin next to him: "The safety measures of the crew must be well done. Try to let the stuntman complete the drag scene and don''t let the lead actors take risks.


    Justin Lin nodded: "I understand."


    Stunt actors can find a bunch, if the actor is injured, it will affect the normal shooting of the crew.


    Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "Restrict actors from racing cars at work to avoid unexpected situations in the crew."


    "I will give them a meeting today." Justin Lin can see that Ronan attaches great importance to safety issues: "I emphasize safety again."


    Ronan said, "Safety is no small matter."


    Standing on the periphery of the open-air studio, watching the action scene design of the crew again, and chatting with Justin Lin about the shooting, Ronan received a call from Jessica Felton from Europe.


    The commercial department of the crew has attracted several companies in Europe who are interested in sponsoring and advertising, and the talks are about the same. The last few procedures require the producer, Jessica Felton, to sign in person.


    At present, the crew has signed contracts with five manufacturers, together with various resources, with a total sponsorship of more than 7 million US dollars.


    Jessica Felton hopes to secure a $10 million sponsorship fee before the shooting begins.


    This kind of commercial popcorn movie with modern society as the background, if it reaches a certain degree of market popularity, it is possible for a single movie to pull up to 30 million US dollars in funding.


    For example, the preparations for the "Transformers" series have not yet begun, and Shahai Entertainment and George Clint have already begun contacting advertising companies.


    It is a pity that the film market on the other side of the Pacific is still relatively limited. Otherwise, Optimus Prime would have nothing to drink milk, Megatron gnawed the duck neck, and the steel cable turned over the hill from Wulong to Port City.


    None of this counts.


    "Transformers" series, how much money did you earn from advertising alone?


    Michael Bay is really a great commercial director...


    There have been rumors on the Internet that when Michael Bay was filming the "Transformers" series, he had another very valuable thing in his hands.


    It is said that when Megan Fox participated in the audition, there was an audition process with Michael Bay alone. Michael Bay took the whole audition process and kept it secretly.


    After the news came out, Michael Bay repeatedly denied that there was no such audition video.


    It''s hard to tell whether it''s true or false, because the news was revealed by Shia LaBeouf. After drinking and eating laundry detergent, no one can guarantee that he is not talking nonsense.


    If this video was ever sold and sold to San Fernando, it might be sold at a sky-high price.


    The sun turns to the west, and Ronan leaves the open-air studio, ready to go home from get off work.


    When passing through the audition studio, she saw a somewhat familiar figure, a young woman with long straight black hair hanging down her waist, she also found Ronan.


    "Hi." She came over on her own initiative: "Good afternoon, Ronan."


    "Hello, Jaina." Ronan smiled and nodded.


    It is always pleasant to face a girl who is both beautiful and aesthetic.


    Ronan looked at Jaina-Quan, making no secret of the appreciation in his eyes.


    The two have clapped for love many times. Jaina, who is all from the Korean entertainment industry, is not embarrassed at all. Instead, she straightened her body and showed her beautiful curves to the opposite person.


    Jaina-She wears a white long-sleeved shirt all over her upper body. The buttons at the neckline are open, and the neckline is turned up. She is very stylish. The skin on the neck is white and crystal clear, with sunken clavicle lines, charming curves, and her figure is concave and convex.


    The lace wrap hip skirt below is gorgeous and colorful, very flamboyant, color matching design, a variety of colors are intertwined, forming a wonderful pattern of clothes, tight hip wrap design, outlines the full buttocks curve, and waist, back, forming With a nice s-shaped curve, very charming.


    The skirt is not long, and a pair of proud long legs makes the whole person look very tall and sexy.


    Compared to when they first met two years ago, Jaina-is fully mature and more charming.


    Seeing Ronan''s gaze swept over her, Jaina-all stepped forward and shook hands with Ronan generously: "I didn''t expect to see you here."


    Ronan shook her hand: "Your English has improved a lot."


    Now Jaina is full of English, and I can hardly hear the Korean accent.


    Jaina-Quan said with a smile: "I have been practicing for the past two years. English is the foundation of one''s life. If you don''t practice well, you will not find a job.


    Ronan nodded and asked, "Is this going to leave?" He invited: "Together?"


    Jaina-all the staff who saw the crew going in and out of the studio, stepped forward and took Ronan''s arm without any mental obstacles: "It''s been a long time since I chatted with you."


    The two walked to the parking lot together, Ronan asked casually, "Why are you here?"


    Jaina-Walking with Ronan''s arms, she said, "Come for the audition."


    Ronan understood: "That Asian female supporting role?"


    "Yes." Jaina-Chuan said: "Hollywood has very few roles suitable for Asian actors, and there are basically no protagonists. Such female leading supporting roles are very rare."


    Ronan said, "You should call me."


    Jaina-did not hide: "Today is just the first audition. If you can''t pass the first audition..." She smiled: "I want to call you after the next audition. I can''t pass the first audition, either. I''m sorry to call you,"


    She leaned to Ronan''s ear: "Of course the best resources must be reserved for the most critical moment."


    As an actress from the Korean entertainment industry, Jaina-Chuan is not so repulsive of certain things at all.


    Entering the parking lot, Ronan invited her to get in the car, Jaina-all on his Rolls Royce Phantom.


    Ronan asked her: "Where do you want to go?"


    Jaina-all very straightforward: "I''ll go wherever you go."


    Ronan pondered a little, and said to the driver David: "Go back to Beverly Hills."


    The car drove out of the parking lot and out of the Hughes Aircraft Factory. David took the initiative to raise the front and rear baffles.


    Jaina-Quan''s hand, has been stretched out, holding Ronan''s hand: "I don''t seem to have been to your house yet."


    "You can come often in the future." Ronan gently squeezed her hand: "I welcome anytime."


    Jaina-All asked: "You haven''t been to Korea in the past two years?"


    Ronan replied casually: "Work is too busy and I don''t have time."


    Jaina-all smiled and said, "I went back to Seoul last month and met two comrades-in-arms. They miss you very much."


    Ronan couldn''t help but think of the absurdity of going to Korea a few years ago, and said: "Jaina, I''m very satisfied if you come here often."


    Jaina-Although young, but well-informed, she didn¡¯t believe such words at all, and once again leaned in Ronan¡¯s ear: "I¡¯ll come anytime you want. Ronan, let me know if you need it. You can bring people from South Korea. Many girls over there want to come here. They are willing to give everything for it."


    Ronan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Really?"


    Jaina-Quan said naturally: "Compared to the Korean entertainment industry, Hollywood is more friendly to actors. As long as you join the trade union, the rights of actors can be greatly protected. The ecological environment of the entertainment industry here is much better than that of South Korea. The Hollywood brokerage system, the first brokerage contract of a Korean actor, is basically a slave contract."


    Ronan knew something about the Korean entertainment industry and said, "You develop in Hollywood, and things will be different when you go back."


    Jaina-all nodded: "Yeah, don''t look at me, I only starred in the supporting actress of the "Grey Anatomy" series, but I will also be an international superstar when I go back."


    Having said this, she herself laughed first: "You don''t know how many actresses in South Korea envy me. That Alice Song who fought with me, regrets not coming to Hollywood to develop."


    Ronan said, "So, Jaina, you are the smartest." Reached out and gently squeezed her face: "I like smart girls the most."


    The Black Rolls-Royce Phantom entered Beverly Hills and soon returned to the Future World Manor. Ronan called the housekeeper Nikia in advance and asked the chef to prepare a sumptuous dinner.


    As long as enough energy is replenished, then there is strength to fight.


    If you want to go international, of course you don¡¯t care about **** and leakage.


    The Korean entertainment industry doesn''t care about this either.


    There used to be more than 30 wonderful movies as evidence Just like a gourmet, it is also a pleasure to change the style of East and West.


    For foodies like Ronan, this is a night to enjoy food as you please.


    Both of them have young, healthy and strong bodies, enough to carry a great battle.


    When Ronan sent Jaina-All to the agency the next day, she left her personal contact information. Recently, I have eaten more western dishes. It is good to change my appetite with oriental dishes.


    As for Jaina-all said to bring people from the Korean entertainment industry, Ronan is not crazy enough.


    Later, he called Justin Lin and asked him to focus on Jaina-Chuan¡¯s audition. As long as her audition is above the minimum requirement, the newly added Asian female characters in "Fast and Furious 3" belong to her. .


    This kind of role does not make much difference which actor is used.

 Chapter 712： Zombie World War

    The time is approaching Thanksgiving. The first audition of the crew of "Fast and Furious 3" is over. Jaina-All passed smoothly, and the crew is notified that she does not need to participate in the second audition and will directly come to the crew to participate in the final audition with makeup in mid-December. OK.


    Jaina-Quan took advantage of the new season of "Intern Gray" and will not be filming for the time being. She went back to Korea and actively contacted female artists with outstanding appearances through her previous agency.


    However, she solemnly told the former brokerage company that they must not be overhauled and be as pure as possible. Even if they have used a knife, they are of the type of minor repairs like hers.


    After Jessica Felton returned to Los Angeles from Europe, Ronan asked the crew to sign a safety agreement with the main actors to restrict them from engaging in dangerous activities such as drag racing during the crew.


    Even if every actor has accident insurance, if there is an accident, the crew will still have considerable trouble, and it is not impossible to be investigated by the actors'' union.


    Ronan is also taking precautions.


    Through his contact with Heath Ledger, Ronan understood one thing. Some things can¡¯t be done if he wants to. In the ecological environment of this country and Hollywood, even if he interferes with other people¡¯s Freedom of life is still a thankless thing.


    I work and you pay, what do you do in my spare time?


    This is very common among Hollywood stars.


    There are some things, it is enough to do it once, Ronan will not be foolish to do it a second time.


    Therefore, it is enough to ensure that the actors do not have accidents while working for Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan is just a producer and film company owner, not a nanny.


    Besides, Hollywood stars have a million ways to die, do they have to stare at them for 24 hours?


    This safety agreement basically guarantees that the actors will not have major safety issues during their work.


    In my spare time, the crew can''t control it either.


    This week, George Romero¡¯s "Land of the Living Dead" has also finalized actors, and the crew will travel to Canada after Thanksgiving to begin preparations for a series of filming.


    George Romero reopened his zombie road.


    Due to the success of "Dawn of the Living Dead", Hollywood''s traditional zombie films have a tendency to rise again. Twentieth Century Fox bought a zombie-themed script called "28 Weeks of Surprise"; Robert, who just finished the production of "Sin City" -Rodriguez is also preparing to shoot his own zombies and movies; Warner Bros. has purchased the remake of "Zombie Out of the Cage".


    Robert Lee specifically found Ronan''s office because of the zombie theme.


    "Looking at the current trend, zombie movies will become a trend in the future." Robert Lee said: "Although we have obtained the copyright of "The Walking Dead", George Romero is also shooting new zombie movies, but it is not an increase. The copyright reserve?"


    Robert Lee has bought copyrights everywhere in the past few years. With the accumulation of experience, his vision has gradually become sharper.


    The original theme of zombies, which has been declining, will indeed become an important force in the film and television market in the future. Ronan is very aware of this and asked: "Did you find something? Have a good work recommendation?"


    Robert-Lee took out a few pages of copy paper and handed it to Ronan. Ronan took it over and looked at it. It was a little messy handwriting, obviously a copy of the manuscript.


    "This is..." Ronan took a quick glance.


    Robert-Lee explained: "Don''t worry, this is with the author''s permission, as long as it is not spread."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and continued to look at a few pages of copy paper.


    "When we promoted the movie, we used the "Zombie Survival Manual"." Robert Lee briefly introduced: "The author of the "Zombie Survival Manual" is Max Brooks, the director of "Robin Hood Crazy" and "Vampire Crazy" The son of Mel Brooks, I just gave you the manuscript that Max Brooks just started to create."


    He thought about it, and then said: "I met Max Brooks at a party a few days ago. Because I have been in charge of the company''s copyright business, he took the initiative to find me and chatted with me about his new work. I took a look. , I find it interesting."


    Ronan quickly browsed, collected the manuscript and returned it to Robert Lee, saying, "It''s really interesting."


    These few pages are written in the framework of the novel. Zombie subjects have encountered the greatest extinction crisis for human beings. The zombie epidemic has spread globally. As the male protagonist, the United Nations investigator went to the source of the virus to find a solution to the crisis.


    Looking back, Ronan felt that this setting was a bit familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere.


    Reminiscent of Max Brooks as the son of a Hollywood director, it is estimated that he has been adapted into a movie.


    Ronan asked, "Just started creating?"


    Robert-Lee replied: "I got the setting and the framework, and only the beginning of the official content was written. Max Brooks said that he would continue to modify it, so I didn''t want it."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and then asked: "Has Max Brooks confirmed the name of the work?"


    "I''m sure." Robert-Lee replied: "I heard him mention that it was called ".z"."


    The reaction in Ronan''s mind is the Chinese translation of "World War Zombie"?


    No, it should be called "Zombie World War", or "Zombie World War"!


    Which movie did Brad Pitt play? The one that runs faster than rabbits! It seems to have been clamoring for a sequel, waiting for Brad Pitt''s schedule.


    Ronan wanted to remember the starting point. It is said that Brad Pitt specially invited David Fincher as the director to shoot the sequel.


    In this way, the previous films have not failed at least.


    Hollywood studios are pursuing profits when making films. A film cannot bring profits and will never start a sequel.


    Thinking of this, Ronan said to Robert Lee: "You talk to Max Brooks. It''s best to get the right to adapt the novel before it goes public."


    Robert Lee responded: "Okay."


    He didn''t wait much, and soon left Ronan''s office.


    Robert Lee just left, Ronan received a call from David Fincher. He and Lindsay Bill were both optimistic about an actress, the Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, and the audition effect was also good. Not bad.


    Ronan thought a little, and felt that this candidate was also good, and gave a positive reply.


    Rachel McAdams was helpless in Hollywood. He had been to Hollywood a few years before he became famous, and finally returned to Canada as a loser. He returned a few years later and achieved success.


    In most cases, it is not easy for such a helpless actress to be mixed in Hollywood.


    Carefully study the information of Hollywood''s newly-known stars in recent years, and it is not difficult to find that many people are either graduated from a professional film and television school or have inextricable connections with this circle.


    To be precise, the second generation of stars and the second generation around the Hollywood industry, the proportion of Hollywood''s new emerging actors is increasing year by year.


    They naturally have various advantages, and they can be supported by all aspects involved in the network of contacts. This road is much smoother than ordinary people.


    Of course, helpless people also have the opportunity, and the best ladder to climb is clearly there.


    Catch it, and become famous in one fell swoop, and the investment will be rewarded.


    Some things about Rachel McAdams are not secret in Hollywood circles, and there are even rumors among the entertainment media.


    Rachel McAdams has a good public image to fans and the media, fresh and full of sunshine, like the goddess of the school, but she has a coquettish side in secret, which is very in line with the personality of the heroine.


    The front is like a goddess, but behind...


    Sweet and **** Rachel McAdams¡¯ acting skills are relatively good, maybe not as good as Natalie Portman, but much better than Jessica Alba.


    Originally, Marvel Entertainment and Kevin Fitch wanted to invite Rachel McAdams to play the role of Pepper in "Iron Man", but Rachel McAdams refused because of a comic superhero movie.


    Unexpectedly, she went back to audition for "girl".


    Maybe this role can help her win the prize.


    Many actors will face this choice. Should they be awarded first or commercial first?


    Once Rachel McAdams made a faint move on Marvel. In the early years, he refused the more weighty pepper. Later, the development did not go well. Seeing the popularity of the Marvel series of movies, it took a lot of effort and got the role and Christine Palmer with a smaller portion.


    According to the news from Lindsay Bill, Rachel McAdams is willing to get only half a million US dollars in order to get the heroine of "girl".


    This is a very smart actress, and after working with Ronan many times, it is obvious that the film is going for the awards season.


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    Rachel McAdams was willing to take the initiative to lower the pay. Of course, the crew had no reason to refuse. The two sides soon began formal negotiations.


    David Fincher¡¯s filming rhythm is very slow. It took more than half a year from the early planning to the preliminary preparations, but it will also take several months to enter the shooting stage.


    This is also his consistent style. David Fincher is a typical example of slow work and meticulous work. He is not a prolific director, and usually only a film will come out in about four years.


    Think about Spielberg. At the peak of his creation, he had done two films a year.


    Thanksgiving Day is approaching, and the North American film market is beginning to become very crowded. After large-scale publicity, "Museum Wonderful Night" will also be opened in North America. I look forward to bringing the whole family a happy holiday to the audience.


    In addition, Warner Bros¡¯ epic "Alexander the Great", Universal Pictures¡¯ "BJ Single Diary 2", and Miramax¡¯s "Cow Class Spring" purchased at the Toronto Film Festival are also sharpening their swords. , Prepare the big cake for the risky Thanksgiving holiday schedule.

 Chapter 713： God trend

    Every year from the public holiday Veterans Day, after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, it constitutes the second largest golden time holiday stall in the North American film market after the summer holiday.


    In this period, commercial films often have a more family atmosphere, and the goals of independent small productions have been aimed at the awards season.


    The weekend before Thanksgiving is the prime time of the holiday.


    Although "Alexander the Great" produced and released by Warner Bros. is not suitable for the atmosphere of Thanksgiving, it is definitely a Big Mac compared to other movies of the same period.


    Universal Pictures¡¯ "bj Birth Diary 2" is a sequel to the big-selling movie, and it is also very confident. The premiere was held a week before the release in North America, and it took the lead in opening more than 2,600 theaters in North America on the Wednesday before the weekend. To seize the opportunity.


    But the US$1.48 million box office on the first day of the painting gave Universal Pictures a blow.


    Thanksgiving Day is coming in a week, and the premieres of "Alexander the Great" and "Wonderful Night at the Museum" have also been held.


    Miramax is more sensible. After all, "The Spring of the Cow Herding Class" is a French film. There is no premiere, and the scale of paintings is less than 400 theaters.


    The premiere of Embassy Pictures at Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles welcomed a large number of family-based audiences.


    The various publicity before the screening, plus the content leaked in the trailer, clearly and unmistakably told all North American audiences that "A Wonderful Night at the Museum" is the most suitable movie for the whole family to watch.


    The museum itself is also an attractive subject.


    Many people must have come up with fantastic ideas when browsing museums: For example, certain things are so valuable that they can be obtained secretly. Whether it succeeds or fails, will they not worry about eating and drinking for the rest of their lives?


    Are some of them worth a pennant plus 500 yuan in cash?


    I still have the idea of ??being reliable.


    Will the static statues of ancient figures and animal specimens suddenly move, walk out of their fixed positions, and reinvigorate the once dry body?


    Everyone has daydreams, such as watching the Victoria''s Secret show and fantasizing about cutting a hundred people in a day, such as passing in front of a portrait, and feel that the eyes in the painting keep moving.


    Will the museum suddenly come alive when there is no one?


    All this seems impossible, but people are immersed in daydreams, but they seem real and incredible.


    The things in the museum seem to be able to come alive, just like after watching the Victoria''s Secret show, I feel that the models will line up in front of them and applaud.


    Daydream is a dream after all. It is impossible for people to worry about eating and drinking for the rest of their lives, but it is a spiritual comfort for people.


    Movies are just the best daydreams. In the world of the big screen, nothing is impossible.


    Even if you want to watch Victoria''s Secret Angels or superheroes line up to applaud, you can find a similar plot in the San Fernando Valley film.


    So, a movie suitable for the whole family to watch on holiday appeared in the most suitable schedule.


    In addition to the movie itself, the male lead cannot be ignored.


    In this era, Ben Stiller has a great appeal in comedy, and even many people in the Hollywood industry are wondering why such a shameless **** male star is so popular?


    But the great success of "Meet Father-in-Law" made Ben Stiller a first-line comedy star.


    In "A Wonderful Night at the Museum", Ben Stiller still performed well.


    The characters he starred in fit the fun-filled plot perfectly.


    The most colorful movement of this film is the resurrection of museum exhibits at night. It seems that the audience has traveled through the tunnel of time and entered a wonderful world that combines history, legend, fairy tales, and nature.


    In a way, this is a live-action version of the museum "Toy Story".


    In the increasingly homogenized Hollywood, this film undoubtedly has a freshness that is not beyond the audience''s appreciation of beauty.


    Although the original is an illustrated story about sleeping a child, the film is funny and not childish.


    "Wonderful Night at the Museum" has been sought after by family audiences since its premiere. The attendance rate is extremely high. Each family audience is a group, which means that there are at least two audiences, or even a family of four or five people.


    Once the family joy is popular, its power is often amazing.


    In the data collected by ¡¡¡¡ Embassy Pictures, the average family audience group gave the film an average score of "a"!


    At the beginning of the awards season, a commercial film like "A Wonderful Night at the Museum" appeals to the audience, especially the younger audience, and often means being disgusted by another group.


    The Rotten Tomatoes Index of the film started to rotten, and the freshness was only 44%.


    But this is not the worst in this weekend¡¯s opening film, nor is it the worst that has been criticized by film critics.


    The "Alexander the Great" produced and released by Warner Bros. was launched on a large scale after the premiere. This Big Mac epic was shot on the first day. The freshness of rotten tomatoes was 16% and the imdb averaged 5.7 points. And the on-site scoring of theater audience d shows that this film neither incurs the price of critics, but is also disgusted by the audience.


    Therefore, on the first day of the painting of "Alexander the Great", only $5.55 million was received.


    The critics¡¯ criticisms were incomplete, and the audience dismissed it. After the first day of screening, "Alexander the Great" was declared a failure.


    There is a considerable degree of surprise in the Hollywood industry, because it means that an epic film box office tragedy that is even more tragic than "King Arthur" has occurred.


    Epic war movie, what happened?


    Hollywood practitioners with a keen sense of smell gradually realized this.


    There are even doubts within the Relativity Entertainment.


    Someone suggested to postpone the project of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", but thought that the movie project was personally promoted by Ronan, these suggestions only stopped at the internal meeting of Shahai Entertainment, and they were all suppressed by George Clint. Go down.


    Ronan didn''t say much, Zach Schneider''s thick black "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" should actually be classified as a comic-based superhero movie.


    Leonida''s performance in the movie and even the original is a superhero.


    In contrast, orthodox Hollywood epic films have generally underperformed in recent years. Even "Troy" is far from the expected results of Warner Bros.


    The audience seems to be tired of epic movies, no matter the reputation is good or bad, the market response is always mediocre.


    Another film, "The Spring of Cattle Class" bought out by Miramax, is far less popular than the market outside North America.


    Of course, the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes is 69%, and the average score of imdb is 7.9, which is also the best among the movies opened in the same period.


    But on the contrary, the box office data of "The Cattle Class" is the worst.


    This is a French movie after all.


    The box office of more than 300 theaters in North America for the first weekend of 430,000 US dollars has made this French comedy an infinitely long way to return to its origins.


    If you don¡¯t get something from the Oscars, Miramax is very likely to lose a lot.


    You need to be cautious when buying overseas films. Facts have proven time and time again that, excluding very few cases where the proportion is so low, that the chance of getting a foreign language film from overseas to North America is infinitely close to 100%.


    Therefore, Ronan does not even touch Lee Ang''s famous works except for a few foreign language films with clear memory.


    Similarly, "bj Single Diary 2", which is more like a British movie, did not have a great response in the North American market. Only 3.07 million US dollars were received on the first day of the opening weekend.


    However, the biggest market for this film is in the UK, not North America.


    If you only rely on the North American market, Universal Pictures will not even be able to recover the production costs.


    The first North American box office of this film was over 70 million U.S. dollars, but the overseas box office led by the United Kingdom and Western Europe was as high as 211.38 million U.S. dollars.


    "Museum Wonderful Night", which is the most suitable for Thanksgiving, became the biggest winner on the first day of the weekend.


    In 4,215 theaters, this film earned 15.12 million US dollars in a single day.


    On the second day, "A Wonderful Night at the Museum" still topped the list, with a box office of 15.88 million US dollars rising steadily.


    Although the media and critics have a poor reputation, with the support of family audiences, this film broke out of the competition this weekend before Thanksgiving and finally stood proudly at the top of the list.


    During the first three days of the first weekend in North America, "Wonderful Night at the Museum" received $39.81 million, firmly occupying the top spot in the box office.


    "National Treasure", which entered its third week of screening, successfully took the limelight from other new films with a revenue of $17.04 million and became the runner-up on the box office chart.


    The third place is "Alexander the Great", but the box office on the weekend was only 12.11 million US dollars, and the production cost of the film was as high as 155 million US dollars.


    Investors are destined to lose everything. This is an epic disaster that is even more painful than "King Arthur".


    Some small investors may go bankrupt because of this project.


    The results of "BJ Singles Diary 2" in North America are not good, but not bad. The box office of 10.73 million US dollars basically meets the film''s expectations.


    Miramax''s "Spring of the Cow Herding Class" is limited in scale, regardless of attendance, and the box office of the single library is average. It did not enter the top ten box office at all. The box office continued to dive two days after the weekend. The first weekend in North America was only 720,000 US dollars. income.


    This French film entered French cinemas as early as August Not only the word-of-mouth explosion, the market also exploded. France¡¯s box office revenue in the first week reached nearly 6 million U.S. dollars, and the total French box office has exceeded 45 million. Dollar.


    Its overseas box office revenue has been close to 70 million US dollars.


    But North America is such a wonderful market.


    It is estimated that this is also related to the American mentality. Only the United States is in the eyes and does not pay much attention to overseas situations.


    This may also extend to the film and media industry.


    "A Wonderful Night at the Museum" undoubtedly temporarily became a big winner.


    With the arrival of Thanksgiving holiday, the popularity of "Wonderful Night at the Museum" has continued unabated. After a short three working days, the film¡¯s single-day income in North America has remained at a level of about 15 million US dollars.


    Although more critics of the film were released, there was a wave of bad reviews, and the Rotten Tomatoes index dropped all the way, but "A Wonderful Night in the Museum" has an incredible trend.

 Chapter 714： Prehistoric mythology

    Burbank, Warner Studios.


    In the office, Kevin Tesuhara put down the file, looked at Charles Rowan on the opposite side, and asked: "This weekend¡¯s box office champion or "Museum Wonderful Night"?"


    "It''s this family favorite." Charles Rowan''s face was a little weird: "This movie is very unusual."


    Kevin Tesuhara wondered: "Because the word-of-mouth is bad, but the box office can be a big hit?" He felt normal: "Under the Relativity Entertainment, especially the project initiated and produced by Ronan Anderson, the word-of-mouth box office is very high. universal."


    How many film projects Ronan Anderson initiated in these years? Except for a few, is there any good reputation among other professionals?


    Charles Rowan slowly said: "No matter how the Rotten Tomatoes Index rots all the way, it can''t stop the enthusiasm of the family audience. The box office of "Museum Wonderful Night" not only did not plummet due to word-of-mouth, but grew against the trend. Over the weekend, it rose 15% to close at US$45.78 million. After the show was released for ten days, the North American box office of "Wonderful Night at the Museum" easily broke 100 million, reaching US$122.78 million."


    Kevin Tesuhara''s face changed: "Inverse growth next weekend?"


    Charles Rowan is very sure: "Yes, reverse growth!"


    "Why is such a film not Warner Bros.?" Kevin Tesohala shook his head and sighed: "If Ronan Anderson were our chief creative officer..."


    Charles Rowan did not answer the conversation because it was impossible.


    If Ronan Anderson is just a gold medal producer, Warner Bros may hire him to the top level, but Ronan Anderson is not only a producer, but also a film company owner. What does Warner Bros. use to impress Ronan Anderson?


    Kevin-Tesuhara also knows this. Now the situation of Relativity Entertainment is here. Warner Bros. chose to acquire Relativity Entertainment. Without the support of Time Warner Group, it can only use mergers and acquisitions.


    Even if Ronan Anderson agrees, he will probably become the largest individual shareholder of Warner Bros., and not only the chief creative officer, but also the position of chairman and CEO may change.


    Besides, Ronan Anderson will not agree.


    Kevin Tesuhara must first ensure that he can sit in the highest position of Warner Bros., and then talk about other things.


    "Where is our "Alexander the Great"?" Kevin Tesuhara asked.


    Even though he was not in charge of the business, Charles Rowan replied: "The next weekend in North America is 4.12 million US dollars for the next weekend, and the total box office in North America is 21.83 million US dollars."


    Kevin Tesuhara continued to ask: "Estimated future prospects?"


    Charles Rowan tells the truth: "North American box office drop is about 30 million US dollars, overseas box office 100 million US dollars is difficult."


    Kevin Tesuhara couldn¡¯t help but whispered, ¡°Huge losses...¡±


    Hearing this, Charles Rowan thought of Alan Horn, and he immediately became vigilant. Kevin Tesuhara, a native of the island country, may not have a good level of business, but he is absolutely capable of throwing the pot and shirking the pot. First class.


    Charles Rowan doesn''t want to recite the big scapegoat of "Alexander the Great."


    Compared to a technocrat like Charles Rowan, Kate Tesuhara is more of a bureaucrat. After showing her teeth a little, she changed the topic: "This year''s three major production epics in Hollywood have not met expectations. Strictly speaking, It all failed. We should not consider epic projects with large investments and large productions in the next step."


    "At present, epic projects are indeed riskier." Charles Rowan remembered one thing and asked, "Where is the project Roland Emmerich asked us to cooperate with?"


    Kevin Tesuhara also read the related project plan: "That prehistoric film project?"


    Charles Rowan said: "Roland Emmerich¡¯s new project, strictly speaking, is also an epic type of ancient costume."


    When it comes to business ability, Kevin Tesuhara is not very good, but he is good at calculating. After a little thinking, he has a countermeasure: "Find someone to recommend this prehistoric project to Relativity Entertainment, and see Ronan Anderson''s reaction. If he refuses, we don¡¯t want it either."


    In his eyes, this is the safest way to deal with it.


    Charles Rowan has doubts: "Our verbal agreement with Roland Emmerich..."


    Kevin Tesuhara quickly thought of a countermeasure and said, ¡°If we don¡¯t want it, we don¡¯t have to refuse directly. Let¡¯s pass the news of Roland Emmerich¡¯s new project to Twentieth Century Fox, before Roland Emmerich. We have been cooperating with Twentieth Century Fox. Twentieth Century Fox will not let Roland Emmerich easily, so we are not in breach of contract. If Ronan Anderson is interested, we have an agreement with Roland Emmerich !"


    Charles Rowan discovered that he is only suitable for technology.


    The super stable box office trend of "Wonderful Night at the Museum" is beyond everyone''s expectation. The box office in North America has exceeded 120 million U.S. dollars in ten days, which means that this film with a production cost of only 70 million U.S. dollars is bound to be a huge success.


    Family Fun Movies once sold hot, they are infinitely powerful.


    But the box office success also brought some happy troubles.


    For example, the sequel is already on the agenda, and the actor Ben Stiller has asked for 15 million dollars in salary.


    The two sides have started negotiations for a sequel.


    Movies are selling well at the box office, and it is inevitable that the actor''s salary will rise.


    Ronan passed the production budget for the sequel, the production cost will rise to 100 million U.S. dollars, and the increased part is mainly used for special effects production and staff salaries.


    The preparatory production and release cycle of the sequel is planned for two years.


    At the end of November, there was good news from Robert Lee¡¯s Legal Affairs and Copyright Department that the film adaptation copyright of "Life and Death Fighting" was successfully obtained. Like the adaptation copyrights of past island works, the price is not high, and the licensing fee is only 1.5 million. Dollar.


    After receiving the news, Uvi-Bauer made a special trip to Shahai Entertainment to discuss the adaptation of the script with the screenwriting department.


    Ronan has long agreed with Uvi Bauer that the production budget will not exceed 5 million US dollars. After the adaptation rights are obtained, he will let Uvi Bauer go to prepare for the shooting, as in "Vampire Lane".


    After the success of "Death Haunted House" and "Dungeon Siege", Brother Bao also has a group of fans.


    If you shoot a film with a production budget of tens of millions of dollars, you must think carefully, but if you are under five million dollars, you can let Baoge shoot casually. For now, Baoge has such a market appeal.


    Brother Bao has already entered Netflix sharing. As the sharing audience continues to expand, Brother Bao has a large number of fans on Netflix sharing. The amount of likes posted on Netflix is ??always easy to reach five figures.


    To some extent, Brother Bao can be said to be a star director.


    Celebrity directors like Christopher Nolan relied on the wonderful films with outstanding reputation to attract a large number of fans, but Bao Ge did the opposite.


    Ronan also had a plan. When Bao Ge''s new film is about to be released, he will launch a wave of propaganda and strive to make Bao Ge a super influencer director on Netflix.


    On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there is a very long period of time. Quite a lot of viewers don''t care about the quality of movies at all, and they are all going for someone.


    Hollywood also has the same situation.


    Brother Bao has a unique appearance, outstanding characteristics, and is willing to cooperate. He is a very suitable candidate.


    Netflix¡¯s mobile client business will be available after the New Year. With the development of the smartphone market, Baoge has a bright future.


    There are many movies suitable for adapting games, and the copyright fee itself is not high. As long as Brother Bao can attract enough audiences, Ronan can keep him shooting.


    After several years of cooperation, Ronan also discovered that Brother Bao is indeed very capable, except for the director.


    The awards season is about to kick off. The next two months will directly affect the success or failure of many films.


    Ronan is temporarily staying in Los Angeles to concentrate on film business.


    Shahai Entertainment has transferred the latest batch of delivery scripts and a list of movie projects. The former is basically a rookie screenwriter trying their luck everywhere, and the latter is invested by the producer or director.


    As in most of the past, Ronan did not see a familiar name in the script submitted by the newcomer screenwriter. Instead, a producer wanted to invest in a project that attracted his attention.


    First of all, this is the work of the famous German director Roland Emmerich, the director who filmed "Independence Day" and "The Day After".


    Secondly, the name of this project is "Ten Thousand Years Before History"!


    Ronan had watched this film, and his first impression at that time was that this extremely scientific name made people preconceived that this film would rigorously replicate the state of 10,000 years before history.


    Unfortunately, this film is more like a magical movie of chaotic age.


    Perhaps, "Ten Thousand Years Prehistory" may be more appropriately called "Prehistoric Mythology".


    Ronan also saw some news about Roland Emmerich because of the earthquake movie that could incite doomsday atmosphere. At that time, many people on the Internet called "Ten Thousand Years Before History" as Roland Emmeric. Richie''s most failed work is not one of them.


    Even some people scolded that this movie should be called "Ten Thousand Years of Stink".


    Ronan still remembered that he was a little interested in watching a group of primitive people fighting against the heavens and the animals. The scene suddenly turned out of the Egyptian pyramids, and the conversion was so stiff that people looked dazed.


    The long-haired, blue-eyed whites and blacks defeated the highly civilized Egyptians, in addition to being dumbfounded or dumbfounded.


    Because the director is Roland Emmerich, Ronan simply looked at the project and script, basically similar to what he remembered.


    He is also a bit strange. Roland Emmerich has been cooperating with 20th Century Fox since "Independence Day". How did he invest in Shahai Entertainment?


    Such a good project must of course be reserved for 20th Century Fox.


    Ronan gave this project a red light in his heart. After some consideration, he did not directly sentence the death penalty. He specifically called George Clint and asked him to find a way to reveal "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory" to 20th Century Fox. Pull the news of investment, and at the same time do not speak out about the attitude of Shahai Entertainment.

 Chapter 715： Send benefits

    Shahai Entertainment not only refrained from publicly revealing the red light for "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory", it also contacted Roland Emmerich and his agent in accordance with Ronan¡¯s intentions, creating an illusion to the outside world , Shahai Entertainment is very interested in this prehistoric film project.


    Which company used to film and produce this film, Ronan is not clear, but if 20th Century Fox is interested, he is happy to see it.


    No matter which of the Big Six companies is willing to invest, it is not a bad thing.


    Ronan got some inspiration from "Ten Thousand Years Before History". There was a time when Hollywood invested in major production epic films and did not stop there. From time to time, a first-line major production epic film appeared, indicating that the epic film project was in the six major projects. The company has always had a market there.


    Maybe we can release some news in this regard, which can properly divert the attention of 1.6 major companies and consume their resources...


    Even if no one cares about it, Relativity Entertainment will not suffer any loss, just spread a little news.


    Ronan thought for a while, and soon had a simple plan, immediately called George Clint.


    "The news of "Ten Thousand Years Before History" has been passed on to the Fox of the 20th Century."


    George Clint introduced the latest developments: "From the feedback, it seems that the 20th Century Fox company is not only interested in this project. Yesterday someone discovered that people from Warner Bros. suddenly came into contact with Roland Emmerich¡¯s agent."


    Ronan was curious: "Warner Bros. is also interested?"


    "It seems to be." George Clint said: "It is not clear what Warner Bros. specifically talked to with Roland Emmerich''s agent, but it must be related to the movie project."


    Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head secretly. It was obviously a pit dug for 20th Century Fox. Why did Warner Bros. jump in?


    If you like it, then come in. Anyway, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. both cooperate and compete, and both sides have dig holes for each other.


    As someone who has grown up following Ronan¡¯s step by step development, George Clint has always had confidence in Ronan: "You once said that there are risks in epic film projects, and the company must treat this type with caution. Is there a problem with Year?"


    "If you have any questions, you won''t know until the movie is released." Ronan said more implicitly: "Roland Emmerich is good at science fiction and disasters, shooting this kind of prehistoric epic..."


    He shook his head: "If it is Roland Emmerich plus a disaster film, I will not hesitate to invest in Roland Emmerich, but for epic films, forget it."


    Ronan can see this, and many people can see it.


    But Roland Emmerich has succeeded one after another, and the aura of successful directors has always been an important basis for production companies to review and judge projects.


    If it is an ordinary director plus "Ten Thousand Years Before History", this project is likely to be a situation that no one cares about in Hollywood. It is naturally a different situation to change to a famous director.


    In this industry, saying one thousand words and ten thousand words is not as convincing as a successful qualification.


    George Clint said at this time: "Roland Emmerich has a great market in Hollywood."


    Ronan nodded slowly, thought a little, and said, "George, there are many people staring at Shahai Entertainment, right?"


    George Clint understands Ronan''s meaning: "Our films have been successful one after another. Many companies are staring at us, hoping to **** projects from us."


    He smiled: "But they can grab very little. At present, our film projects are mainly divided into two sources. One is that you provide creativity and we register the copyright of the script; the other is to buy the adaptation copyright first. A very small part of it belongs to our partners. Shahai Entertainment provides them with favorable conditions. They are also willing to continue to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment."


    Seeing Ronan''s thoughts, George Clint added: "There are actually very few projects delivered to Shahai Entertainment from outside."


    Ronan said calmly: "It''s not easy for them to stare at us. After such a long time, it''s time to give them some benefits."


    Send benefits? George Clint absolutely does not believe that his boss will give out benefits to his competitors.


    is really welfare, it is also toxic welfare.


    Ronan is really going to send a wave of welfare, and said: "Find a suitable way to let the news spread. Shahai Entertainment intends to shoot related movies based on Robin Hood''s story."


    The story of Robin Hood is widely circulated in the English-speaking world and is well-known. Hollywood has made related movies more than once, and George Clint naturally knows this.


    Ronan added: "The story of Moses dividing the sea is also good, and Shahai Entertainment intends to shoot a live-action movie based on "Exodus."


    A few years ago, DreamWorks Animation Studios filmed a magnificent hand-drawn animated feature film "Prince of Egypt", which was adapted from "Exodus". Although it was not particularly successful commercially, the media was hyped by some special relationships. fiery.


    George Clint said: "I understand, I will arrange related matters when I go back."


    Ronan nodded lightly and said, "This is a classic theme, and it is also a type of Hollywood filming and filming. There is no copyright issue and it should have a certain degree of credibility."


    It seems that he has seen more than one big investment "Robin Hood" movie. Ridley Scott has also shot a live-action version of "Exodus", which was played by Christian Bale.


    Hollywood is keen on these classic themes, but the past results show that the new generation of young audiences are not cold about such movies.


    Robin Hood, like King Arthur, later became the unlucky street guy who touched whom.


    The stories in the "Bible" seem to be outdated in this fast-food era of online information.


    Someone once photographed, maybe someone will be tempted.


    No matter whether Robin Hood or Moses divides the sea, there is no copyright issue. Whoever wants to shoot the adaptation is enough. There is no copyright restriction at all.


    George Clint left Ronan¡¯s office, returned to Shahai Entertainment, and immediately set about arranging someone to spread the news quietly.


    At the same time, Hollywood''s awards season officially kicked off.


    The Gotham Independent Film Awards, which were awarded at the end of November, began in the mid-to-late 1990s and became a sign of the opening ceremony of the awards season.


    Although it is the second largest independent film award in the United States after St. Denis, the Gotham Independent Film Awards are not particularly influential. The award season awards are often the more important the more influential awards, and the time when the results are announced The later.


    Needless to say, the Oscar awards ceremony and the like, like the Screen Actors Guild and Directors¡¯ Guild Awards, are often behind the Golden Globe Awards.


    Strictly speaking, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is also an independent movie. After all, the only investor is Shahai Entertainment.


    However, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" only appeared at film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival. It was neither released in North America nor screened on a small scale, and did not have the ability to participate in the Gotham Independent Film Awards. Qualifications.


    is not just "When happiness comes knocking on the door", many of Ronan''s seed players have not yet participated in the Gotham Independent Film Awards.


    Such as Martin Scorsese''s "Aviator", Clint Eastwood''s "Million Dollar Baby", Embassy Pictures has bought out the copyright of "Crash".


    These films will not be released or selected until December.


    The already released "Soul Singer" was a good start in the awards season. It won the Gotham Independent Film Awards for Best Picture and Best Breakthrough Director, and black actor Jamie Fox received the Best Breakthrough Actor.


    Embassy Pictures also gained something, and the already released "Diary of the Emperor Penguin" won the best documentary award.


    After several weeks of filming, "Emperor Penguin Diary" expanded to 2,102 theaters the previous weekend, and got 9.89 million US dollars in the box office.


    The North American box office totaled 16.33 million US dollars for this documentary.


    "Emperor Penguin Diary" is not a film that Embassy Pictures focuses on investing resources. The Gotham Independent Film Awards'' Best Documentary Award is also conducive to the impact of the Oscar for best documentary feature.


    Compared with the popular awards, the competition for the best feature documentary is much worse. Among the documentaries released this year, the most popular documentary is "Fahrenheit 911".


    This documentary has created too many records, such as the highest box office record in North America, the highest box office record in the world, and so on.


    But "Fahrenheit 911" is uncompetitive in the award season and Oscars, let alone hit the Oscars for the best documentary. According to the general opinion in the industry, there is no possibility of even getting an Oscar nomination.


    Of course, there are also awards for "Fahrenheit 911".


    It is said that the Golden Raspberry Award is very fond of this film and intends to award the worst actor to the one in the white room.


    This year, there have been many bad movies in Hollywood, such as "Catwoman", "King Arthur", "Alexander the Great" and so on, but whether it is Colin Farrell or Ben Affleck, they are both There is no competitiveness.


    If nothing else, the worst actor is none other than small.


    Hollywood awards season the four most important award winners, if you analyze carefully, there are many upsets, such as Gwyneth Paltrow and "Shakespeare in Love". , But in more cases, the winners are pushed all the way in the award season, and can get 60% or even more than 70% of the award season related awards.


    To a certain extent, the wind vane is also more reliable, because the more wind vane awards you get, the higher the exposure.


    There are too many judges at the Oscars who don¡¯t watch the film at all. In addition to public relations, they vote based on their familiarity.


    Another effective way to increase exposure is of course to spend money.


    In Hollywood¡¯s wider audience, "Vanity Fair", "Variety", "Entertainment Weekly", "Empire" and "Hollywood Reporter" and other newspapers and magazines bought advertisements to buy soft articles, abruptly hit the heat.


    Awards season, these magazines will be published into takeaway advertisements, each page transaction price can reach six figures.


    This is also a season full of business opportunities.

 Chapter 716： Promising

    The reception room of the Fox Building, Century City, Beverly Hills.


    Mark Gordon, a famous Hollywood producer and an executive at Fox Studios, looked at the German director opposite, and said with earnest words: "Roland, 20th Century Fox has worked with you on "Independence Day", "Patriot" and "The Day After Acquired" and many other movies, we are partners, you have a new project, 20th Century Fox will definitely give priority to you, and all production resources will also be tilted towards you."


    Roland Emmerich was very calm: "The project has just had an intention, and I haven''t considered it yet."


    Mark Gordon laughed: "But there are already rumors outside that you want to cooperate with other companies."


    As Roland Emmerich¡¯s long-term partner, producer Harold Kluther said at this time: "Mark, I remember Roland did not sign a long-term contract with Twentieth Century Fox? Who is Roland''s cooperation with? free."


    "I don''t mean anything else." Mark Gordon knew very well that with Roland Emmerich''s success, Twentieth Century Fox couldn''t force him at all, and said with a smile: "Roland, your new project, please give priority to it. Twentieth Century Fox, we are partners who know the roots and know the bottom."


    Roland Emmerich didn¡¯t want to get stiff with Twentieth Century Fox, and said, "I will."


    Harold Kluther reminded: "Mark, cooperation is not just talking about it, you have to show sincerity. Don''t be afraid to tell you the truth, at present Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment are interested in cooperating with Roland, and Sony Columbia Pictures also asked about it. The possibility of cooperation with Roland."


    Warner Bros? Sony Columbia? According to Mark Gordon¡¯s previous news, Shahai Entertainment is interested in Roland Emmerich¡¯s new project.


    Why did this Warner Bros. and Sony Columbia also jump out?


    Mark Gordon has a sense of urgency. After all, this is Roland Emmerich, who directed and filmed the top Hollywood commercials of "Remake Warrior", "Independence Day", "Godzilla", "Patriot" and "The Day After" director.


    Not to mention that Warner Bros., Sandsea Entertainment, and Sony Columbia Pictures are interested in Roland Emmerich¡¯s new film. Even if all of Hollywood¡¯s large and medium-sized companies compete together, Mark Gordon will not be surprised.


    Roland Emmerich is after all one of the top commercial film directors in Hollywood.


    Mark Gordon knew that he had to hold Roland Emmerich¡¯s side first, and said: "Roland, I can assure you here that as long as your new project passes the 20th Century Fox review, the production budget will never be less than "The Day After Acquired"! Your personal treatment will definitely increase on the basis of "The Day After Acquired"!"


    Roland Emmerich looked at Harold Kluther, who nodded slightly, opened the briefcase, took out the script and project plan, and handed it to Mark Gordon: "Roland and I also hope to continue to be familiar with The company cooperated with the company and hope that 20th Century Fox can give the green light to the project as soon as possible."


    Mark Gordon attaches great importance: "I promise, this week will enter the review process."


    I have said everything that I should have said, and I have basically gotten the promises I deserved, and it is impossible to get more at this stage. Roland Emmerich and Harold Kluther left the Fox Building immediately.


    After getting in the car, Harold Kluther said, "Roland, even if the 20th Century Fox passes the review, we don¡¯t need to worry, let alone give them any promises. Now that many companies are interested in your new project, the more they compete for it. , The more we can strive for favorable conditions for cooperation."


    Roland Emmerich trusts the producer who has been cooperating for many years and said: "I''m only in charge of filming. Mark, you will handle the rest."


    Harold Kluther is confident: "Don''t worry, I will get the best conditions for the project."


    "In the beginning it was just Warner Bros. Later, there was a Sand Sea Entertainment." Roland Emmerich said in his German accented English: "Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia also appeared. I was so popular. ?"


    Harold Kluther laughed: "Roland, you have always been very popular! Don''t forget, you are Roland Emmerich!"


    Roland Emmerich is the key to his confidence and courage to make "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory" this project up for sale.


    "Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia have all cooperated with us." Roland Emmerich is somewhat doubtful: "But Shahai Entertainment, we have not cooperated, and they are also interested..."


    Harold Kluther said: "This just shows that Shahai Entertainment has vision. Do you know who Shahai Entertainment contacted me?"


    Roland Emmerich asked curiously, "Could it be Roan Anderson?"


    "No." Harold Kluther gave the answer: "George Clint, CEO of Shahai Entertainment, he personally told me that Shahai Entertainment is interested in your new project."


    In the Fox Tower, Mark Gordon just returned to the office when the assistant followed.


    Mark Gordon handed the script and project plan that he had read to his assistant: "Send it to the review committee and let them go through the process as soon as possible."


    Frankly speaking, the story of this script is clich¨¦d and nothing new at all. If you change to another director, you can only send the script to Ku Luohui. But this is a new project by Roland Emmerich.


    Roland Emmerich¡¯s project, which plot is outstanding? Regardless of "Independence Day" or "The Day After Tomorrow", the plot can only maintain the most basic logic. If you look at it with a little brain, you will find loopholes everywhere.


    The selling point of this German director¡¯s film has never been the plot. It is impossible to judge the quality of the film based on the plot alone.


    In fact, many commercial films are like this, Mark Gordon is not surprised, such as Michael Bay¡¯s best film at the box office, looking for a group of oil workers to blow up asteroids in space, and there are more outrageous and brainless plots than this. ? The film turned out to be a huge hit at the box office.


    On the contrary, many scripts whose plots seem to be excellent are unbearable.


    The assistant took the script and project plan, but did not leave. Instead, he said, "BOSS, I just got a news."


    Mark Gordon glanced at him: "What news?"


    The assistant said as concisely and quickly as possible: "We have been staring at Shahai Entertainment, and we have feedback that Shahai Entertainment is planning a new big production project."


    "Now Shahai Entertainment has several big new projects every year." Mark Gordon couldn''t help but interject: "Those projects are either from Ronan Anderson''s creativity or adaptations of works that bought out copyright..."


    He couldn''t help shaking his head. What''s the use of knowing? The copyright has long been firmly held by Shahai Entertainment.


    Assistant quickly said: "This time is different. There is definite news that Shahai Entertainment is planning to adapt the script based on Robin Hood and "Exodus", and it is very likely to shoot related movies."


    Mark Gordon immediately asked: "Is the news sure?"


    "OK." The assistant said again: "This has already been spread within the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment."


    In the past, Shahai Entertainment¡¯s projects have not been kept secret. Because of copyright issues, even if they know it, it is useless. However, Robin Hood is different from "Exodus" in that there is no copyright dispute.


    Assistant added: "The sources of these two projects come from Ronan Anderson''s office."


    Mark Gordon walked back and forth twice, Ronan Anderson¡¯s project is hard to ignore! This represents success and represents a large amount of future revenue...


    "Notify all personnel above the supervisor level in the department." Just like facing Roland Emmerich, Mark Gordon has never been the kind of hesitant person: "We will meet tomorrow morning so that they will be familiar with Robin Hood and Robin Hood as soon as possible today. "Exodus" related content!"


    The assistant quickly responded: "Yes, I will go now."


    Mark Gordon felt that Ronan Anderson was more important than Roland Emmerich, and said, "Let others go to the review committee, you should deal with this matter first."


    The assistant said, "Yes."


    When the assistant left the office, Mark Gordon immediately sat in front of the computer, first checked the legend about Robin Hood via the Internet, and then read the Exodus in the Bible carefully.


    was probably influenced by the success represented by the name Ronan Anderson, and Mark Gordon became more and more aware of Robin Hood and the adaptation of "Exodus".


    The related stories are widely spread, and they are full of Hollywood-style personal heroism, or classic themes...


    20th Century Fox is not the only one who pays attention to the latest developments in Shahai Entertainment.


    Warner Studios, Charles Rowan pushed open the door of Kevin Tesuhara''s office.


    "Are you looking for me, Kevin?" He pulled the chair away and sat down.


    Kevin Tesohara looked serious: "I got the exact news that Shahai Entertainment not only did not reject Roland Emmerich¡¯s new project , it had formally engaged with Roland Emmerich. The person who came in contact with them was George Clint, an absolute confidant of Ronan Anderson."


    Charles Rowan was a little surprised: "Ronan Anderson took a fancy to this project?"


    "Sandsea Entertainment wants to cooperate with Roland Emmerich." Kevin Tesuhara has confirmed this: "It''s not just them. Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia Pictures are also cooperating with Roland Emery. The strange side has been in contact."


    The situation was completely unexpected, Charles Rowan frowned: "But the epic project..."


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "The 20th Century Fox and Sony Columbia are not important, but Ronan Anderson pays attention to it. From past experience, the project is extraordinary. The epic film has failed consecutively this year. It seems that the prospects are worrying. We may have overlooked the situation. The situation faced by pirate films was ten times worse than that of epic films, but Ronan Anderson promoted "Pirates of the Caribbean" and achieved great success."


    Charles Ronan thought of the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and didn''t know what to say for a while.


    "People will immediately formally negotiate with Roland Emmerich, and Warner Bros. needs him to fulfill the verbal promise." Kevin Tesohala added: "Also, there is definite information that Ronan Anderson has given the order Adapted movies about Robin Hood and "Exodus." Charles, you are an expert in production, and you immediately call for a demonstration of feasibility."

 Chapter 717： Various temptations

    Just entering December, Roland Emmerich walked into the Theory of Relativity Building, in full view, to the top of the building, Ronan took half an hour to meet with him in person, expressing his desire to meet Roland Emory. The idea of ??odd cooperation.


    Ronan expressed his desire to cooperate with Roland Emmerich, and he did not mention the project "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory".


    But at this moment, in the eyes of others, can cooperation with Roland Emmerich be another project?


    Actually, Ronan was thinking about waiting for Roland Emmerich to fail once, and the two sides would work together to create a doomsday panic.


    Roland Emmerich¡¯s disaster films are very marketable, so forget about other types.


    To use official idioms, the meeting between Ronan and Roland Emmerich was conducted in a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere. In the end, a number of consensuses were reached, and both parties were satisfied with the results.


    After meeting with Roland Emmerich, Ronan went to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment. Just like the script creation of those big first-line projects in the past, he convened a special screenwriting team to discuss the official name of "Robin Hood" and The script creation of the two major production projects of "Exodus".


    Too many people are staring at Shahai Entertainment. This is not a good thing. Hollywood is a circle full of news. It is impossible to keep it completely confidential. In the future, Shahai Entertainment will definitely adapt movies based on many copyrighted works and dig some holes through movie projects. Come out, the later period may also reduce trouble.


    For example, if other companies really want to focus on these two projects, the investment and shooting failed again. In the future, Hollywood film production companies, even if they get any news from Shahai Entertainment, must think twice.


    In a short period of time, these two projects are writing scripts as if they were real.


    At the script meeting convened by Ronan, the screenwriters were also seriously discussing various creative possibilities.


    A screenwriter who once participated in the writing of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" script said: "Robin Hood''s story is a classic theme, and it also lacks new ideas. I suggest adding some magic elements to the Robin Hood theme to make the project a low-magic film. ."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This aspect can be considered."


    Another screenwriter said: "Can we consider turning it around? For example, treat Robin Hood as a villain, and then redesign a decent protagonist to defeat Robin Hood."


    "This is not so good." And the screenwriter objected.


    After discussing for a while, it was still the first screenwriter¡¯s suggestion to add magic elements to the traditional Robin Hood theme.


    In contrast, when it comes to "Exodus", most screenwriters are surprisingly consistent in some respects. They believe that the mythological elements should be reduced, and the existence of supernatural elements should be appropriately ignored to make the story more humane and prominent Role.


    This is just two things, Ronan will naturally not object.


    Hollywood¡¯s personnel flow is extremely high. The fastest rate of staff turnover in Shahai Entertainment is in the screenwriting department. For the screenwriters contracted by Shahai Entertainment for this project, the next project may go to another company. It is also possible to work for other companies.


    related news soon flew out of Shahai Entertainment.


    As for which companies have flown into, Ronan cannot control it.


    On December 3rd, at a charity dinner hosted by Steven Spielberg in the name of DreamWorks, Ronan received a lot of relevant news.


    Although the six major companies have been suppressing DreamWorks overtly or secretly, the two parties have never formally torn their faces. They have sent top executives to attend the charity dinner.


    Relativity Entertainment is now on the same front as DreamWorks, Ronan also personally attended the scene and donated $100,000 to Spielberg¡¯s charity foundation.


    "Welcome to you." Spielberg shook hands with Ronan: "I heard that many works of Relativity Entertainment will hit the Oscars this award season?"


    Ronan smiled and replied, "Yes. So, Steven, DreamWorks has to support us a lot."


    Spielberg was all shrewd behind the round glasses: "This is easy to say, I must support relativity entertainment." He suddenly pulled a big boy with a baby face from behind and introduced to Ronan: "This is Shia LaBeouf, my godson."


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Shia LaBeouf is not a **** in the future, and respectfully greets Ronan: "It is my honor to meet you."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Hello, Sia."


    This face is so familiar. It used to appear with Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The subsequent various acts of death are simply a textbook on how Hollywood stars go crazy.


    became famous early, and there are godfathers like Spielberg, who became popular all over the world when he was the hottest, but he played an extremely capricious hand in the entertainment industry.


    There were rumors that when he was the craziest, he invited a female fan to flog him. The female fan not only flogged him, but also completed the achievement of blasting him.


    Spielberg is definitely a good godfather. At this time, he said: "Ronan, Sia is an actor. He has been performing professionally since 1993. In the past few years, he has made a lot of movies and his ability is at the top of his peers."


    Sia LaBeouf stood beside Spielberg with a smile, like a son.


    In Hollywood, Spielberg, the godfather, did something that people couldn¡¯t fault: "Ronan, there is a chance for Sia, and I would like to ask you for a snack."


    Ronan would not embarrass Spielberg on such occasions, and said, "I remember, Shia LaBeouf."


    "Thank you Mr. Anderson." Sia LaBeouf said.


    Ronan nodded again, chatted a few words casually, and went to other places. Although he would not use Shia LaBeouf, it was impossible to find him to star in "Transformers", but Spielberg paved the way, Shia -LaBeouf''s development in the next few years will inevitably be smooth.


    Think of Spielberg¡¯s godsons and daughters. They are basically like this. With Spielberg¡¯s help, they can easily get the resources that others dream of and become popular stars.


    Perhaps it was so easy that they didn¡¯t know how to cherish, Drew Barrymore¡¯s fall after becoming famous, Gwyneth Paltrow¡¯s princess disease, Shia LaBeouf¡¯s madness...


    Spielberg''s godson and goddaughter are not normal.


    "Steven, please take care of his children?"


    Sony Entertainment¡¯s Chris came over, looked at Spielberg¡¯s side, and asked, "How is that big boy?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer, but instead asked: "Steven recommended to you?"


    Chris shrugged: "Sia LaBeouf played in "Angels of Thunder 2," Columbia Pictures would not use him if it hadn''t been recommended by Steven."


    Ronan can only say: "Steven is very caring about his children."


    "Columbia Pictures¡¯ Spider-Man 3 project." Chris said simply: "Steven recommended Shia LaBeouf to play Venom."


    He seemed to realize the sensitivity of the topic of "Spider-Man", and before Ronan took the call, he changed the topic: "There are rumors in the circle, and it is said that you are planning to adapt the movie based on Robin Hood and "Exodus."


    Ronan asked, "Sony Columbia Pictures is also interested?"


    Chris shook his head: "Our strength is focused on Spider-Man. Don''t worry, I will ask privately as a friend."


    Of course, just listen to this kind of words, Ronan said vaguely: "I just have this idea."


    Chris smiled and said, "You, I can''t even believe it."


    Ronan shook his head: "How is it possible? If I can''t believe you, I just deny it."


    The two chatted for a while, Chris went elsewhere, Ronan just wanted to talk to Tom Hanks about the progress of "The Da Vinci Code", and the old acquaintance Charles Rowan came over.


    The topic naturally entered the film. Charles Rowan said: "Several epic films this year have all performed poorly. I heard that Shahai Entertainment still intends to enter this genre?"


    Ronan certainly understood that this was a test, and said vaguely: "The worst period may not be the best opportunity. I hope that Shahai Entertainment can develop a new "Pirates of the Caribbean" series."


    Charles Rowan calmly said, "There is something, let me talk about it in private. Ronan, I heard that Shahai Entertainment is talking about new project cooperation with Roland Emmerich?"


    Ronan would not deny: "There is such a thing."


    Charles Rowan reminded: "Roland Emmerich has an agreement with Warner Bros."


    "Wait, Charles." Ronan interrupted him: "Shahai Entertainment is in charge of this matter. You can talk to George Clint directly."


    Charles Rowan is a little depressed, but when you think about it, Ronan¡¯s words are very reasonable.


    The goal is basically achieved, and Charles Rowan is gone.


    Ronan went to talk to Tom Hanks with the same slow progress of "The Da Vinci Code", said goodbye to Spielberg, and when he was about to leave, an executive from Twentieth Century Fox came to chat with him A few words.


    The two sides are not very familiar, and the meaning of probing is very obvious. Ronan only touched and left.


    Obviously, given the past success, these companies or people are very interested in the new project initiated by Ronan, and even can''t help but come to try.


    As for how the follow-up will develop, it is no longer within Ronan''s control.


    Epic films, if you want to make good results, you must invest heavily in production, and the resource occupancy rate is very high.


    In the next few days, news about Roland Emmerich¡¯s new project came.


    On the bright side, there are four companies, Shahai Entertainment, Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia, competing for this project.


    Projects that no one cares about may never have been good projects. The increasing number of competitors in Ten Thousand Years Before History made it easy for the intended companies not to let go. Roland Emmerich also got far better conditions than at the beginning.


    Roland Emmerich finally chose to sign with 20th Century Fox, which he had been cooperating with for many years, after waiting for a while.

 Chapter 718： Huge reward

    In order to compete for Roland Emmerich''s new project, Ronan is not very clear about how the three companies are torn apart, but the 20th Century Fox finally became the big winner.


    Due to the existence of competitors, Twentieth Century Fox made favorable conditions for Roland Emmerich. When "Ten Thousand Years Prehistory" was signed, the public production budget was as high as 150 million U.S. dollars, and it entered the top Hollywood production. Ranks.


    Out of some worries, Warner Bros. finally chose to withdraw in the face of the favorable conditions and huge investment of 20th Century Fox.


    Sony Columbia Pictures is more like a soy sauce maker. Since all the energy is put on the "Spider-Man" series, such a project can get the best, and it doesn''t matter if you can''t get it.


    In addition, there are rumors in the 20th Century Fox that there are not very accurate rumors that the Fox production company is very interested in the adaptation of "Exodus" and seems to be discussing the possibility of adapting the film. Ridley Scott of The Kingdom of Heaven served as the director.


    These news are unconfirmed, but they can be spread, indicating that 20th Century Fox does have intentions in this regard.


    The intention becomes a movie, and no one knows how much time it will take.


    However, after nearly half a year of negotiation, Shahai Entertainment''s intention to cooperate with James Cameron finally fell into place.


    On the first Monday of December, the Relativity Entertainment and James Cameron jointly convened a press conference in the main hall of the Relativity Building and officially announced the signing of the cooperation.


    At the press conference, Ronan signed the contract with James Cameron on behalf of Relativity Entertainment.


    After the signing ceremony, Relativity Entertainment announced that the total budget of the new project officially named "Avatar" will be as high as 500 million US dollars!


    This figure stunned almost all the media reporters at the scene, and the press conference went viral.


    In the interview session that followed, James Cameron was indeed a great director who knew the laws of Hollywood propaganda. He was completely unburdened: "As early as the 1980s, the prototype of this project appeared in my dream. In 1995 I drew the first relevant sketch."


    While talking, the truck driver took out a blueprint that he did not know when he drew it. On it was a giant tree with a strange appearance, and something like dandelion seeds floating around. It looked like a flying angel and a handful. Small umbrella.


    James Cameron continued the Hollywood director''s usual "how many years ago I had a creative" routine: "In 1995, I wrote the first version of the script and drew the first sketch of the scene, but I realized a problem What I want to build is a whole new world, a world that has never appeared on earth. How can I achieve it?"


    Including Ronan, hundreds of media reporters in the main hall of the Theory of Relativity Building are listening carefully to the words of the great director.


    Most of the people here are veterans who have been engaged in the entertainment and media industry for many years. Although many people realize that this is nonsense because of the need for publicity, remember to be very careful for fear of missing a word.


    Who makes the **** called James Cameron?


    Don''t talk nonsense, his daydreaming and dreaming here are all big news!


    James Cameron is a technology madman and a typical commercial director. He has experienced the super big reversal of "Titanic" from low to high, and he knows the importance of publicity.


    The signing ceremony means the beginning of the project, so that more people will remember the name "Avatar".


    James Cameron is also eloquent: "In the process of shooting "Titanic", I realized how to create the world of my dreams. It requires top-level photography technology and CGI production standards. In the past few years, I have been preparing for new projects. I don¡¯t want to repeat myself. In the last century, I wanted to shoot a movie with new CGI technology. At that time, there were many difficulties. Everyone told me that it could not be done. I waited for so many years. , And finally have the opportunity to make a movie with truly brand new CGI technology."


    Without the reporter asking questions, James Cameron said a lot, and the reporter then fired on Ronan.


    A reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked first: "Mr. Anderson, what prompted you to cooperate with Director Cameron and decided to invest a huge sum of US$500 million to make a movie?"


    Ronan certainly would not tell him that the so-called total budget of US$500 million is not the production budget, but the total investment including various expenditures such as publicity and distribution.


    Everything is for publicity needs.


    In the marketing and promotion of a movie, there seems to be nothing to promote except the movie itself, but the movie itself can contain all aspects.


    "Since "Titanic" became a global hit in 1997, the next film directed by James Cameron has made fans wait almost eagerly, including me."


    As a qualified filmmaker, he must be nonsense when he needs it, and Ronan is no exception: "By chance, I saw director Cameron¡¯s design of "Avatar". This... is a miracle."


    Ronan said exaggeratedly, with a very real expression on his face: "This is a sci-fi movie. I think it is something most fans will like. The sci-fi movie wants to show things that we can''t touch now, "Avatar" It''s still a kind of prophecy. It will make you reflect on what we are doing now and what will happen in the future? This is one of the original intentions of my investment in "Avatar."


    This 500 million dollar figure is really exciting, and the next reporter''s goal is changed to James Cameron.


    "Director Cameron, will the cost of 500 million US dollars be very stressful?" The blond female reporter asked sharply: "Your last film "Titanic" was a huge box office success. This one has a higher cost and results. Will it surpass "Titanic"?"


    James Cameron¡¯s pressure was not as great as imagined. After all, the total cost of "Titanic" was actually very high even with the production and distribution of the tape.


    "The success of "Titanic" is indeed a satisfying thing, at the box office? It is really great." James Cameron did not say any more nonsense: "I don''t think "Avatar" can break the "Titanic" "The box office record of ", my goal in making this movie is not to break anything, let alone I don¡¯t think there will be any movies that exceed this record in the next few years."


    He glanced at Ronan: "As long as "Avatar" can make investors make money, I feel very happy."


    Ronan answered in due course: "I have confidence in this film. James Cameron¡¯s artistic charm is universally recognized. I don¡¯t think anyone will doubt his commercial value to the film. All aspects of this film are involved. It''s complicated, and investment and box office are just part of it."


    He laughed: "To be honest, I can''t wait to look forward to the release of this film."


    There was a burst of laughter in the hall.


    The press conference ended successfully. In the afternoon, with the Internet as the starting place, news about the film appeared overwhelmingly on the old and new entertainment media.


    James Cameron''s new work, this alone, is attractive enough.


    Ronan Anderson''s investment, with a budget of 500 million US dollars, combined with this, shakes the United States easily.


    Related news even spread overseas in only half a day. A "Terminator 2" and a "Titanic" have given James Cameron a large number of fans. Those who look forward to his new film, really There are too many.


    The industry is equally eye-catching. On the one hand, this investment is extraordinary, and on the other hand, James Cameron¡¯s new films often mean the maturity of new technologies.


    Twentieth Century Fox, who collaborated with James Cameron on "Titanic", is very calm, because Twentieth Century Fox has had a personal experience. If you want to enjoy the dividends brought by James Cameron, you must first bear the comparison. Much more trouble.


    Moreover, investing half a billion dollars in a film is really crazy.


    There are many people waiting to see Ronan¡¯s jokes. No producer can continue to succeed. Even Jerry Bruckheimer, who has succeeded for 20 years in the early 1980s, has encountered Waterloo like King Arthur this year. .


    If "Avatar" fails, the momentum of the rapid development of Relativity Entertainment can be maintained, will it be weakened?


    Don''t all the mid-sized Hollywood development companies follow this path?


    This time, Relativity Entertainment has attracted the attention of all Hollywood.


    Although Ronan reached an early agreement with James Cameron, the negotiation between the two parties was quite difficult , especially when it came to benefit sharing.


    According to the contract, Shahai Entertainment must first pay James Cameron a $8 million script copyright buyout fee and a $2 million project start-up bonus.


    This part is not included in the remuneration of James Cameron in the crew, but paid by Shahai Entertainment separately.


    James Cameron joined the crew as screenwriter, director and producer. The basic salary for the director alone is as high as 20 million US dollars.


    The total compensation of screenwriters and producers is US$10 million.


    In other words, James Cameron''s total basic salary in the crew is 30 million US dollars.


    Compared with Spielberg''s pay in the first-line production, James Cameron''s basic pay is not high, but the corresponding pay is higher in the later stage.


    This is also the key to see-saw when Shahai Entertainment negotiates with James Cameron''s agency team.


    No one is an idiot, James Cameron is even more of a human spirit. His agency team is also the top level in Hollywood. Naturally, he understands that the focus of real income comes from the later period.


    In the end, it fell on the contract. The three positions of screenwriter, director and producer were added together. James Cameron and his production team enjoyed a 20% share of the film¡¯s North American box office. James Cameron personally Owns a 10% profit share for the four major peripheral products including TV and DVD.


    If you want to hire top directors, especially James Cameron, the compensation needs to be calculated in units of 100 million.


    (Extranet shows that the pre-tax income of James Cameron on "Avatar" is as high as 350 million U.S. dollars.)


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 Chapter 719： Alice

    With the formal signing of the contract between the two parties, the first joint project meeting was also held in the production conference room of the Theory of Relativity Building.


    There were dozens of people participating in the meeting, except for representatives of producers such as Ronan and George Clint, the rest were involved in all aspects of the crew.


    James Cameron and his producer Jon Landau could not be absent.


    Garcia and Thomas came on behalf of the publisher Embassy Pictures.


    Scott Swift of the Pacific Investment Foundation, the fund provider, was also present.


    Andy Serkins, who is the director of motion capture, arrived on the crew a long time ago.


    Sony Electronics and IMX need to provide camera equipment and technical support for the crew.


    As the insurer of the crew, Allianz Insurance not only provides various insurance services for the crew, but also acts as a third-party guarantee to monitor the flow of funds of the crew throughout the process.


    New Zealand fat man Peter Jackson and his partner Richard Taylor rushed from Wellington to Los Angeles. Weta Studios mastered the most advanced motion capture technology in the industry.


    Two executives from Lucasfilm were present, and Industrial Light & Magic was also one of the special effects service providers for the crew in the future.


    CAA''s partner Brian Lord is also here, and the agency will provide all cast candidates for the crew.


    These only involve the major aspects of the preparatory work of the crew, and many details need to be coordinated with each other. Any top-level production project in Hollywood involves no less than the amount of work involved in building a skyscraper.


    The joint meeting can only determine the general direction.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation first provided the crew with a start-up capital of US$30 million, which was handed over to the third-party Allianz Insurance to allow James Cameron to officially start project preparation after the New Year.


    The crew used a new 3D camera jointly developed by James Cameron and Sony Electronics for shooting, and the improvement of this technology has been experimented for many years.


    As early as 2000, Cameron and his partner began to develop this new camera system with the support of Sony. This system uses two Sony HDCF950HD cameras to shoot with the goal of creating a three-dimensional real-world environment.


    This is also a 3D virtual image capture and photography system commonly used in the film industry around the world.


    It can be said that James Cameron doesn''t need to do anything else, just by charging the patent fee, he can guarantee the rest of his life at ease.


    This is the basis of the foundation that "Avatar" can be born.


    In addition to his own documentary, James Cameron¡¯s new technology has also been explored on the ground. His good friend Robert Rodriguez has already taken the lead when shooting "Very Small Agent 3".


    Of course, James Cameron will use an enhanced version in the "Avatar" crew.


    Cameron is constantly improving this technology to show a stronger and more dynamic three-dimensional effect without making the audience dizzy.


    Weta Studios are undergoing technical transformation for the filming of the crew. All the motion capture and shooting of "Avatar" will be completed in the dedicated studio of Weta Studios in Wellington, New Zealand.


    Prior to this, Peter Jackson, who is also a technical madman, has had many exchanges with James Cameron. In order to achieve the desired effect of James Cameron, Weta Studio is setting up a set of "collaborative work cameras" in the studio. "To complete this work.


    This system consists of 140 digital cameras spread over the top of the studio to form a capture stage.


    Industrial Light & Magic is mainly responsible for the construction of the CG world. They will send a number of engineers to accompany James Cameron''s deputy to the world to gather the wind.


    James Cameron also communicated with Brian Lord about the selection of future actors.


    CAA recommended Matt Damon or Jack Gyllenhill to play the leading actor, but Ronan and James Cameron both rejected it.


    Since most of the crew''s funds will be invested in special effects production and shooting, the actors'' salary is extremely low, so they can''t afford star actors.


    Besides, there is no need to invite star actors.


    Non-star actors who are interested in motion capture and can participate in filming for a long time are of course the best choice.


    James Cameron emphatically emphasized that in order to help the actors in the film familiarize themselves with the status of the characters, he required the actors to go to Hawaii after signing a contract and live in primitive tribes in the forest to get like the Na''vi people on the planet Pandora General living environment.


    It will take about half a year or even longer.


    In the words of James Cameron, it is necessary to force a modern man back to a primitive state!


    This is not a joke, James Cameron in life is just a middle-aged man with a stronger desire to control, but as soon as he enters the working state, he will immediately become a tyrant on the set!


    Even Arnold Schwarzenegger at the peak and James Cameron who are going crazy will retreat, let alone newcomers and actors.


    As for whether there are actors who will endure such harsh conditions of the crew, there is no need to worry.


    This is James Cameron¡¯s project, and it¡¯s also the highest-invested film project in nominal history. Actors who want to play can be ranked from Burbank to San Diego.


    Soldiers and horses do not move food and grass first, the same principle applies to movies.


    "Avatar" is a top-tier commercial giant with huge investment, and there is another rule that publicity must go first.


    At the end of the joint meeting, the slogan of the film was decided-a whole new world is waiting for you.


    After the meeting room was over, Ronan and James Cameron chatted privately for a while.


    "Two days ago, I heard a news from a friend in the island country." James Cameron said to Ronan: "I heard that the film copyright of "Bunker Dream" is in your hands?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t deny: "Shahai Entertainment has been buying it for a long time."


    James Cameron asked: "You have a production plan."


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Not yet. Buying the copyright is more to enrich the copyright library and consider it for the future."


    James Cameron seemed very interested and said: "Ronan, can this copyright be retained for a while? I have always liked "Bunker Dream"."


    "Yes." Ronan thought for a while, then said, "I don''t have any plans here yet."


    "Thank you." James Cameron said with a smile.


    Ronan turned to ask: "Jim, the first joint preparatory meeting for "Avatar" is over. You always have to give me a rough time for completion, right?"


    James Cameron knew that Ronan had given him tremendous support, which was far beyond the 20th Century Fox when filming "Titanic". After thinking for a while, he said: "After the New Year holiday, the crew officially Start preparations. The preparation period for this film will take at least one year, and the filming and production will take one and a half to two years, and it will be completed in August and September 2007 at the earliest."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I understand."


    That''s what he said, but he automatically pushed back the time by one year.


    It would be nice if this film could be completed in 2008.


    Those attending the joint meeting dispersed, Ronan called George Clint and immediately convened a project discussion meeting at Shahai Entertainment.


    At the time of the acquisition of Artisan Pictures, Artisan Film Library had a film of "Alice in Wonderland" shot in the late 1990s.


    Now that "Avatar" is under preparation, the adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" is also on the agenda.


    This will be a true-3D-movie.


    The adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" was published in "Alice in the Mirror" published in 1871. It is also a famous fantasy children''s literature. As Artisan Pictures has obtained the authorization of relevant agencies, Shahai Entertainment has again made a film adaptation. Will not involve any infringement issues.


    This story has been put on the big screen by Hollywood and other countries'' film companies several times. The most famous version is the animated feature film produced by Disney Animation Studios in 1951.


    Once, this pseudo 3D movie with 3D effects in addition to subtitles was also shot and produced by Disney.


    With the help of the 3D movie boom caused by "Avatar" and the sudden short-term 3D hunger in the market, the "Alice in Wonderland" was a huge success.


    It is no exaggeration to say that without the craze caused by "Avatar", this pseudo 3D movie that relies purely on post-production transformation will not achieve such a huge success.


    "Avatar" is not only a box office gorge, but also to lead a new revolution in film production and film broadcasting Today, "Avatar" has been firmly held in the hands of Relativity Entertainment. By the time it is released, it is all under the control of Relativity Entertainment, and "Alice in Wonderland" is also more operable with the help of 3D Dongfeng.


    Due to previous preparations, the project was quickly established under Ronan''s promotion. George Clint will then send someone to contact the ghost director Tim Burton and invite him to be the director.


    At the same time, the project is expected to invest 150 million US dollars, and it will also use James Cameron''s 3D photography system to shoot and produce.


    The 3D effect of "Alice in Wonderland" can be inferior to "Avatar", but it cannot be a true 3D subtitled movie that deceives the audience.


    As for the schedule, "Alice in Wonderland", as it used to be, is scheduled to start painting within two to three months after the release of "Avatar", taking full advantage of the market demand brought by the 3D boom.


    If calculated according to the full score of five stars, this will inevitably be a movie with a one-star plot and at least four and a half stars on the screen.


    After the project meeting, Ronan went to the Hughes Aircraft Factory in Burbank, because the filming of "Iron Man" has already started here.


    The set was tense, busy and orderly. In front of the camera lens, Don Chandell and Robert Downey Jr. were watching the dance of three beautiful flight attendants in the space set up as a cabin.


    Kevin Fitch stood on the periphery of the set with Ronan and said: "The crew needs time to adjust. Now they are shooting relatively simple scenes."


    Ronan nodded lightly and looked at one of the stewardess actors carefully, always feeling very familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere.


    It should have been seen some time ago, not just the faces in memory.


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 Chapter 720： Illegitimate daughter

    The set was a little far away from here. Ronan watched for a while and remembered that he seemed to have seen this actress when he went to the crew of "The Da Vinci Code".


    Ronan was curious and asked, "When did Bryce Dallas Howard come to the crew?"


    Remember to listen to Ron Howard talking about his daughter, who wears a five-inch hate and can sprint at a speed of 100 meters in a complex environment in the wild. In Sony Columbia¡¯s Spider-Man 3, he will play Gwen Stacey. .


    Maybe after the two films are released, Gwen Stacey will seduce Peter Parker and Tony Stark on the Internet?


    "Bryce Dallas Howard? Ron Howard''s daughter?" Kevin Fitch was puzzled: "When did she come to the crew?"


    Ronan glanced at him and pointed to the relatively short flight attendant on the set.


    Kevin Fitch squeezed his chin and looked over there. The red hair, the taller cheekbones, and the snow-white skin are indeed very similar. He couldn''t help but said with a little surprise: "I really miss Bryce. -Howard." He immediately said to Ronan: "This is a new actor recommended by CAA, called Jessica Chastain."


    Ronan frowned, Sister Model Worker?


    I looked at it carefully for a while, especially the figure. I gradually noticed that this may be the relationship between makeup and facial contours. From a distance, at first glance, his face looks like Bryce Dallas Howard.


    But after distinguishing, you will find that she is obviously shorter than Bryce Howard, who has been seen once, and the latter is much burly and stronger.


    This is a face bump.


    "The faces are so similar, they are all red-haired." Kevin Fitch was full of gossip and muttered: "Could it be Ron Howard''s illegitimate daughter?"


    Hearing this, Ronan couldn''t help but recall the rumors related to Ron Howard and Jessica Chastain, which seemed to have no relevant content.


    Seeing Ronan¡¯s puzzled expression, Kevin Fitch explained: "I have read her profile. Before she came to Hollywood, she was originally called Jessica Howard."


    Probably the words worked. Ronan looked at Jessica Chastain, and the more he looked, the more he felt that her face was similar to Bryce Dallas Howard.


    After a while, Ronan gradually remembered some gossip he had seen before, and felt that it was unlikely.


    I forgot where I saw it. It was probably the content circulated on the Internet when Jessica Chastain came to the East to make a publicity, saying that Ron Howard went to a supermarket to buy things and recognized the model worker sister who happened to appear as his daughter. He also said to the person next to him: "I think I saw Bryce just now."


    After learning that it was Jessica Chastain, Ron Howard trembled all over.


    The filming of this scene was over, and the crew took a temporary break. Ronan walked into the actor''s rest area and found Robert Downey Jr.


    "Mr. Anderson." Robert Downey Jr. immediately got up from his chair.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Hello, Downey, you are in good shape today."


    Robert Downey Jr. in front of him is wearing a costume, and he looks like Tony Stark on the screen.


    Robert Downey Jr. is gradually becoming an Iron Man in reality.


    "It''s mainly because the role is especially suitable for me." Robert Downey Jr. feels handy when acting. It doesn''t require much effort. It seems that as long as you perform by yourself, you can achieve the best results: "I am very fortunate to have taken this role. "


    He seemed to think of something, and pulled a nearby middle-aged actor with a particularly high hairline: "Introduce a friend, this is Clark Greg, who plays Phil in the film."


    Ronan looked at this familiar face, shook hands with him, and said, "Agent Phil, the village head of the Marvel Superhero Novice Village."


    Clark Gregg is also a long-term actor. Thinking of the role setting and the future plans of the role he has seen, he quickly said: "Novice Village Chief? This description is too appropriate."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Your role is very important, and there is a lot to do in the future."


    Clark Gregg smiled and said: "I will definitely do a good job of connecting superheroes."


    Ronan didn¡¯t say much. When the movie universe reaches a certain stage, Phil Coleson can be the protagonist to shoot a miniseries. It should have been called "S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents". It seems that the later director of S.H.I.E.L.D. becomes Daisy Johnson.


    Marvel superheroes also have a lot to do in TV dramas, and movies-related series can also be expanded, such as the more fierce girlfriend Carter of the Big Breast Beauty Team.


    Ronan didn''t remember the specific content after reading it, just remember that Agent Carter seems to be at least an E-level player, right?


    It seems that among Marvel''s female characters, Agent Carter is one of the most ferocious, and another is the female student of the heroine Jane Foster in Thor, who is also a D+ heavyweight.


    In the future, the heroine of "Thor" will definitely be changed. The heroine of the vase category may not need an Oscar queen, but the appearance must be outstanding. Think about Natalie Portman, who was suppressed by her elementary school students all the time. It''s very sad.


    Therefore, after the film was released, many people said that Thor had problems with Thor''s eyes. The two characters were there, and how lame they would be before choosing Jane Foster.


    Maybe Thor himself is fierce enough, all who want to find a balance?


    After Thor, there may still be a female Thor in the future, and actors must choose those with good looks and relatively few troubles.


    The female Thor brought Meow Meow Hammer and stood in front of the camera. As a result, she was not as high as a hammer, which was too sad.


    Ronan plans to change more than this one. Aunt Fang Lian was sentenced to death in his heart at the very beginning. In the next few years, when the time is right, you can find someone to talk to Charlize Theron. .


    Even if Charlize Theron is not interested, Hollywood has plenty of suitable candidates.


    Aunt Marvel''s face was still the second place. After all, the square face is considered to be in line with the aesthetics of Western audiences, but the movement of her running is really unbearable.


    Such a character is destined to have a lot of action scenes and needs to run a few steps from time to time. Those two legs are very important, OK?


    Ronan went to the director Jon Feiru again. The director was temporarily changing his costume and was going to play as Tony Stark''s fat bodyguard, Harpy.


    Although as in the comics, Harpy is the security officer next to Tony Stark, but in the film, he is mainly responsible for the funny.


    Jon Feiru has been a comedian and is very experienced in this area.


    Where ordinary actors rest, one after another glances across the set from time to time, falling on Ronan.


    In the past few years, Ronan''s aura has become more dazzling, and the media has also reported from time to time. Just like Jerry Bruckheimer, few actors do not know him, the owner and producer of a film company.


    Especially active-minded actresses know very well how to soar into the sky.


    But the team of bodyguards with Ronan is as insurmountable for them as the sky.


    Jessica Chastain sat on a chair cautiously, fearing that her clothes would wrinkle. Although she graduated from the famous art school Juilliard, the experience of working hard in Hollywood a year after graduation made her understand that the career of an actor is not easy.


    She will be the protagonist after graduation. She has classmates like this, but the parents of her classmates are either rich or someone with a certain status in the Hollywood industry.


    From an ordinary family like her, even an outstanding graduate of Juilliard College, dreams and ideals are too far away.


    "Come with me, Jesse." Agent Maha Dakhill greeted in a low voice, "I will show you the real big shots in Hollywood."


    She walked towards Ronan first and reminded: "Pay attention, leave him a good impression."


    Jessica Chastain, who is already twenty-seven years old, is no longer a little girl, and immediately said, "I will." She followed up with her agent and asked in a low voice, "Maha, you know Mr. Anderson well?"


    "Not very familiar." Maha Dakhir said: "Because of the CAA partnership, I can say a few words in front of him so that the top figures of CAA can talk directly with Ronan."


    Jessica Chastain got it roughly.


    Maha Dakhill said a few words to Finch, but Finch did not stop them both.


    "Hi, Ronan." Maha Dakhir greeted, "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan knew this was Brian Lord''s right-hand man, nodded slightly, and said, "Hello, Maha."


    His eyes fell on Jessica Chastain, who was following behind The actress has red hair, light blue eyes, and white skin, but in general, except for her cheekbones. She is a bit tall, and her appearance can''t be said to be extraordinary.


    It''s not so beautiful, and it''s far from stunning, but it''s very attractive.


    "I am in charge of the business of CAA and the "Iron Man" crew." Maha Duckhill hurriedly motioned to Jessica Chastain to come forward and introduced: "This is a client signed by CAA this year, graduated from Juilliard. The top student, Jessica Chastain."


    Jessica Chastain did not have any extra words or expressions, and took the initiative to shake hands: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook her hand gently: "Hello, Miss Chastain."


    "It is a great honor to participate in your project." Jessica Chastain has a sense of rhythmic elegance in her manner.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "You are welcome."


    Being unfamiliar, Ronan and Kevin Fitch went to the office with Kevin Fitch just to greet them casually.


    "It seems that CAA will focus on recommending this actress." Kevin Fitch is not a fool: "Maha Duckhill can be brought directly in front of you, definitely not an ordinary customer."


    He hasn''t forgotten the gossip just now: "CAA pays so much attention to it, isn''t it really Ron Howard''s illegitimate daughter?"


    If Ronan didn''t pick him up, if Jessica Chastain really was, with her diligence and hard work, she wouldn''t have been just a second line, right?


    This actress doesn''t seem to have much black material. She can shoot five or six films a year and can be a nickname for a model worker.


    Looks like such an actress, is also quite suitable for the filming rhythm of Shahai Entertainment?


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 Chapter 721： Mobile client

    Actors are also an important resource in Hollywood. Ronan roughly remembered something about Jessica Chastain, who was once a representative figure in Hollywood''s hardworking and dedicated group.


    If some of the circumstances in retrospect are true, this one looks like Jessica Felton and belongs to true feminism.


    Once, as a professional talent at Juilliard School, it took nearly ten years to become famous. It is not easy to think about it.


    Without the background, without the care and support of big people, and without a little luck, success is really too difficult.


    When she became famous, the model worker sister was also old.


    Ronan asked Connie to collect some information about Jessica Chastain. There is a suitable role behind, and the actress can be considered appropriately.


    Not to mention anything else, at least let Shahai Entertainment sign a long-term contract with her.


    In addition, the collected information shows that Jessica Chastain was really called Jessica Howard before. She grew up with her mother and stepfather. No one outside knows who her biological father is.


    Coupled with a somewhat similar appearance to Bryce Dallas Howard, this is easy to associate.


    For example, a certain singer from the East was also rumored to be an illegitimate child because of his iconic big nose...


    On the weekend, among the many films prepared by Embassy Pictures for the awards season, there will be seeded players. "Eavesdropping Storm" will be screened in Los Angeles on the scale of five theaters in order to get admission tickets for the Oscars.


    Embassy Pictures has already declared an Oscar for this film. In order to concentrate its small investment resources, it only declared the Oscar for the best foreign language film award.


    Thanks to the European Film Awards, the Italian David Award, the Berlin Golden Bear Award and the French Caesar Award and many other best film awards, "Eavesdropping Storm" still attracted a small number of American audiences.


    Although it is only a small group, it is not a problem to fill up five movie theaters.


    On the first weekend in North America, the average box office of "Eavesdropping Storm" was close to 30,000 US dollars, and it earned more than US$14 in five theaters.


    For a European film, or a non-English film, this is a very good result.


    Because of the competition for the best foreign language film for the Oscar, the film can only have English subtitles, and cannot replace the original German with English dubbing.


    There are basically no replacements for overseas films coming to the North American market.


    After the first film weekend of "Eavesdropping Storm", the critics'' reputation was so good that it exploded. Rotten Tomatoes collected nearly 60 professional film reviews, almost all of which were well received, with a freshness of 95%.


    The media¡¯s reputation was also overwhelming. Dozens of media invited by Embassy Pictures scored 89 points for the film.


    For mainstream Western thought, this film is truly politically correct.


    The influence of political correctness on the Oscars can never be ignored.


    Even this has become a more critical criterion for awards that far exceeds the quality of the film.


    This kind of film about the subject of human freedom has always been Oscar''s favorite.


    The key films of Embassy Pictures this awards season are "Crash" and "When Happiness Knocks on the Door". The investment in "Eavesdropping Storm" is limited. Good reputation and suitable themes are also conducive to the film''s impact on the best foreign language films. Awards.


    Ronan''s attention is not on "Eavesdropping Storm" and has turned to Netflix.


    After nearly a year of preparation and more than half a year of negotiations, Netflix has reached an agreement with Motorola and Samsung. Netflix¡¯s mobile client will become a pre-installed program for the smartphones of the two companies.


    For businesses such as Netflix Video, Netflix Leasing and Netflix Streaming, the specific cooperation will not start until next year.


    The most promising Netflix share, took the lead in listing and became a pioneer.


    If the response is good, starting from January next year, Netflix will share the micro terminal and will continue to associate with other business sectors.


    Limited by the market popularity brought by the high price of smart phones, mobile clients certainly cannot spread as quickly as social micro-ends in the past.


    But the first mover advantage and the exclusive agreement signed with the two major mobile phone manufacturers will also give Netflix a big step ahead of its competitors.


    Ronan has been staring at the social, video and streaming markets.


    Today is the age of blogging, and Twitter does not yet know where it is; the online video Netflix is ??an independent company, and the tubing is simply not found, and it should not have been established; in addition to Netflix, the streaming media business has no related concepts in the market.


    The free travel and immediacy shared by Netflix have attracted many celebrities. Needless to say, Hollywood, which has always been at the forefront of trends, has many well-known figures in the commercial streets and political circles who have actively opened accounts.


    For example, the real estate developer surnamed Tang in New York is now an active user of Netflix sharing, and will send out some messages every three days to make complaints and satirize other people.


    Naifei''s rule of the country does not seem far away.


    In Washington, many young congressmen are also users of Netflix sharing. For example, the black charcoal congressman from Illinois is not only extremely active on Netflix sharing, but also attracts through this increasingly broad open platform. A large number of supporters of the left have arrived.


    As for the two factions of democracy and republic, sharing verbal battles through Netflix also happens from time to time.


    Netflix sharing is gradually infiltrating all aspects of life in the United States through the increasingly popular Internet and computers.


    It is a pity that the banking industry is a mountain that is almost impossible to read, otherwise Ronan would have the heart to engage in online payment.


    But this aspect is completely different from the Internet industry. It is not just about being cautious. Without a strong association, you can''t even touch it.


    The one who used to know how much he paid, and how much is in his hands, is even more unknown.


    Some industries and business circles can compete and develop as much as they want, even if the space is large enough, but some things will have serious consequences if they are touched.


    It is not impossible to become a public enemy of American capital.


    Ronan knows very well that in Hollywood and its related industries and the emerging Internet industry, as long as a few powerful partners are recruited, the future is promising, and there is no need to ask for those big troubles.


    Snake swallowing elephants happen occasionally, but what is the result of ants swallowing elephants?


    People from Netflix are still stepping up negotiations with Nokia and Sony Ericsson. Since there are no other competitors in the same category in the market, the negotiations are actually close to reaching an agreement.


    While negotiating with these mobile phone manufacturers, Netflix is ??also proposing that the parties jointly establish a cooperative alliance to safeguard the common interests of major manufacturers and brands in this industry, and to raise the barriers to entry for mobile phones and their smart operating systems as much as possible.


    This kind of negotiation is bound to be a long-term process of competition and compromise, and cannot be accomplished overnight.


    If Netflix wants to promote the Android system that is still under development and design, it also needs more powerful capabilities.


    Fortunately, this proposal is also in the interests of the current major mobile phone giants. No one wants new giants in the mobile phone industry to carve up the market. They are all interested in this.


    The least interested is Nokia, which is seeking to acquire Symbian.


    How to develop in the future, to some extent, seems to be inclined to how Netflix will develop.


    If Netflix is ??still a company like its current one, it would be a foolish dream to promote the Android system worldwide.


    But after going public next year, Netflix will become an Internet giant, and the situation will be completely different.


    To be honest, several people once thought that Nokia, one of the two giants in the mobile phone industry, would have fallen into that situation in the mobile phone market and had to spin off its mobile phone business.


    When Ronan heard that Nokia had divested its mobile phone business, he could only describe it as shock.


    The current Nokia mobile phone is synonymous with durable leather. On the Internet, it is said that it is the favorite of African mercenaries. It is said to be put in the pocket of the chest and can block bullets.


    The credibility of this rumor is not known, but Ronan has experienced firsthand that the Nokia candy bar phone he used while reading fell from a height of more than two meters and fell apart. Not only did the screen not break, he picked up all the parts. , After installing the phone, the person looking for repairs can still use it normally.


    At that time, Nokia mobile phones can also be said to be a kind of belief, but later, the Nokia brand, like Motorola, gradually became a feeling.


    Georgia, the capital city of Atlanta.


    A slightly old second-hand Ford car was parked in front of the roadside house. Adrian picked up the phone box on the co-pilot. After getting out of the car, he didn''t even have time to lock the door and flew towards the house. Rush away.


    When he returned home, he first opened the box and took out the brand-new Motorola E680, which was only launched in September.


    The silver mobile phone has a large screen that other mobile phones do not have. Not only does it have a touch screen function, it can also log in to the Internet through the mobile communication network.


    Of course, such phones are expensive.


    Adrian just got the salary of the first official job in his life, and he specially bought such a mobile phone to reward himself.


    "Hi, Ed." Mother walked through the living room: "We are going to the supermarket, are you going?"


    Adrian put all his energy on the new phone and waved his hand: "No."


    The parents left soon. Adrian fiddled with the phone for a while and found that there was a familiar icon-Netflix!


    As a loyal user of Netflix, he immediately clicked on the icon and followed simple and clear instructions to log in to his Netflix account. He was pleasantly surprised to find that his Netflix sharing interface appeared on the phone screen in another form.


    Although it is different from the computer webpage, the operation is also simple and easy to understand. Adrian only fiddled with it for a while and became familiar with the operations of friends, recent information, followers, Netflix news, and Moments.


    What interests him most is that Moments provides a new feature that can take pictures and videos and upload them to Moments instantly.


    Adrian immediately turned on this function and entered the shooting interface. He first took a few pictures of the living room and uploaded it, and then took a short video, which was sent to the circle of friends.


    With 300,000 pixels, the resolution is very good.


    Adrian saw more than a dozen likes in the circle of friends instantly, and he was full of joy. He found the SD card and pressed it, decided to go out to shoot, upload more videos, and make those who are still playing on the computer side envy and jealous hate!


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 Chapter 722： Gunfire

    After going out, Adrian first took pictures of his home and community, then uploaded the video to the circle of friends shared by Netflix, and soon received a response.


    Since Netflix has signed a contract with Motorola, while uploading the video, it also showed the model of the phone.


    "Owner, this is the latest Motorola smartphone. It costs $500? Really... a rich man!"


    "Envy the host!"


    "I feel the host is so happy."


    Adrian looked at the likes and comments in the circle of friends, faintly intoxicated, there was a hidden sense of bragging in his heart, and was satisfied.


    Although the speed of surfing the Internet using mobile phone signals is very slow, the videos taken by the 300,000-pixel camera are not particularly large. After the two videos were uploaded, they won praise.


    "The host''s house is so beautiful!"


    "This is a proper middle class!"


    Seeing dozens of likes and more than a dozen comments below the shared video, Adrian is almost drunk.


    One of the biggest functions of social networking has always been-show off!


    Show off wealth, travel, chicken soup, taste, food, even kids...


    This feature is the easiest to accept, the fastest popularization speed, and the widest range of popularization.


    Adrian didn''t need to be taught by anyone. After picking up a Motorola smartphone and clicking on Netflix to share, he knew nothing about it.


    Suddenly, Adrian left the vicinity of his home and decided to take a picture of the high-end neighborhood where his home was located.


    In an instant, he began to sublimate, starting from Xuanjia to show off the city.


    As he walked, photographed and uploaded, Adrian wandered aimlessly on the streets of the community.


    This is a typical white middle-class community. The streets are neat and clean, and the public order is in order. At first glance, it looks like a pure land on earth.


    In places where there are serious racial antagonisms such as Georgia and Atlanta, there are basically no black figures in white communities.


    Good law and order is directly proportional to the force invested by the police.


    The police cars patrolling nearby are very frequent. In just ten minutes, Adrian has already encountered two patrolling police cars.


    He has lived here all year round and has long been used to it.


    This city, and even the entire state, is black and white.


    After turning around an intersection and coming to a place near the edge of the community, Adrian suddenly saw a black man.


    It was a burly man with a non-mainstream dress and a dirty braid. His dark face seemed to be naturally fierce.


    This guy was holding a pipe wrench in his hand, and he was walking around, like a gang member who had just been injured.


    Adrian has been affected by the surrounding environment for a long time, and he subconsciously feels that this is not a good person, but whoever has a higher quality, who will get a disgusting dirty braid?


    A black man came to the community?


    Or is this a fierce looking type?


    Adrian stopped and stood behind a big tree, intending to take the initiative to avoid it, but the black man was on the other side of the road. He thought that this might become a topic for his friends, and took out his phone to turn on the camera function.


    Crunch-


    Just ten seconds after he adjusted his phone, the brakes suddenly sounded, and a police patrol car stopped diagonally across the road.


    The door opened, and two white patrols got out of the car one after another. One of them, relying on the door, stared at the black man vigilantly.


    Due to the close distance, Adrian heard very clearly that the white patrol asked the black man to immediately put down his weapon and squatted on the ground with his head in his hands for examination.


    Adrian was still filming, but he didn''t take it to heart. This is quite normal. A black man with a fierce face appeared in the white community. After the police found out, he didn''t ask questions. Are they worthy of their taxpayers'' taxes?


    Citizens are the ones who can create large taxes. Those who have difficulty even feeding themselves are the scum of the south in Atlanta.


    The police defended, of course, the rights of taxpayers like them.


    Adrian didn''t think the police did something wrong, but the phone in his hand did not stop shooting.


    The old policeman yelled again. The black man with dirty braids was surprised, but did not put down the pipe clamp and squatted on the ground as the police said.


    The young white policeman at the car door drew his gun, moving quickly without any psychological barrier.


    Looking at it from Adrian''s point of view, we can just see the hand of the elderly policeman, which is also placed on the gun on his waist.


    In Atlanta, a city of black and white, black people are basically synonymous with chaos, dirty, crime, and brainlessness.


    Although on the surface, the anti-discrimination slogans are screaming loudly, the law enforcement officers here reflect the real situation with their actions.


    The dirty-braided black man raised his hand and glanced at the pipe clamp in his hand. His face was puzzled. Can he be regarded as a suspect if he comes here to fix the water pipe? Are there problems with these two policemen''s heads?


    The movement of the black man''s hand immediately touched the sensitive nerves of the white policeman. The old policeman immediately pulled out his gun, shook his gun with both hands, and aimed it at the black man''s huge chest.


    The gun was not a joke. Uncle Hei finally realized the seriousness of the problem, and immediately threw away the pipe wrench in his hand.


    But in this strange land of the United States, white police officers are a special group of people, and patience has never been good.


    Especially the black people facing him are tall, strong, fierce, and have a nauseating dreadlock.


    The old man pulled the trigger without hesitation.


    boom--


    The gunfire sounded.


    Adrian opened his mouth wide and couldn''t believe what happened before his eyes. Even if Atlanta is black and white, people who have grown up in a good environment can hardly imagine the shooting in front of them.


    The black man with filthy braids was stunned, and said to his heart that there was something wrong with the person on the other side, I didn''t have a gun! No guns! Lao Tzu is a normal worker!


    Puff--


    The black sturdy body returned to the embrace of Mother Earth.


    The old white man fired a gun and immediately called for support and informed the command center that he had been violently attacked by black bandits holding weapons.


    Adrian quickly retracted behind the tree, subconsciously turned off the camera function of the phone, and his heart thumped.


    This is shock and fear.


    He leaned against the thick tree, not even daring to gasp loudly.


    The neighborhood is very quiet, no one came to watch the excitement. In this country where bullets fly and the air is full of the sweet smell of gunpowder, ordinary people''s congresses have some experience in dealing with shooting incidents.


    When this kind of thing happens, you should never watch the excitement.


    The two white policemen over there were still doing all kinds of emergency response. Adrian took a sneaky look and found that the two men seemed to be discussing something, so he quickly retracted his head to hide.


    After all, Adrian is a young man with a certain adventurous spirit. As time goes by, the shock is dissipating, the fear is alleviating, and the excitement and excitement are replaced by excitement!


    Moreover, it was not uncommon for white police officers to oppress black people in the past, but at that time there was no readily available camera equipment, and they could not be photographed.


    The inability to shoot means that the event can only be spread within a small area.


    Coming out today, Adrian was shooting a video to share all kinds of dazzling on Netflix. Isn''t this the best material that just happened and captured?


    Adrian couldn''t help it anymore, turned on the phone, at the fastest speed, promoted the shot video on the upload video interface shared by Netflix, and then pressed the OK button.


    The speed of the mobile network is so touching, uploading is proceeding at an extremely slow speed.


    I don''t know that after a few minutes, when the sirens of the number car sounded, the upload was finally completed.


    Probably because of the arrival of police cars in large numbers, people hiding nearby appeared one after another. Seeing that there was no danger, the crowd of onlookers immediately surrounded the scene.


    Eating melons and drinking water to watch the excitement is common in the world.


    Adrian flashed out from behind the tree and took a look from the outside. The black uncle had already been blindfolded.


    Although I don''t know the situation well, I also understand that this one was shot to death.


    Poor man!


    Adrian lost the interest in continuing to shoot and share. He turned around and went straight home. Walking on the road, thinking of the video he just uploaded, he seemed to be addicted, and immediately opened the circle of friends shared by Netflix.


    However, in just ten minutes, there have been many comments below the video.


    "Shocked! The police are a bit past!"


    "Is this true? I have forwarded it!"


    "The white policeman pressed the black man without weapons..."


    "There is inside story! Absolutely there is inside story! Forward it first!"


    Adrian suddenly realized a problem. Will this video be in trouble?


    It seems to be bad for the white police, right? I''m not a black man! What do you do with this kind of video?


    Atlanta''s black-and-white social environment has already subtly affected many young people like Adrian. The position of the **** determines the thinking of the head.


    After Adrian woke up, he immediately regretted and quickly deleted this video.


    But it was too late, and Netflix''s instant sharing demonstrated extremely powerful communication capabilities.


    This video, which is not long and not too clear, spreads ten to ten, and spreads quickly in the Netflix circle of sharing friends, and its speed is far faster than the virus.


    The replication ability of viral marketing is not worth mentioning in front of Netflix.


    As the scope of such a video continues to expand, it can be imagined what direction it will trigger.


    Maybe in Atlanta, or even Georgia, this is nothing.


    Black and white contrast is the tradition here.


    But when placed in the United States, the black people are already sensitive, and the white leftists have a heart of the Virgin.


    Netflix quickly captured this video, and clearly and unmistakably predicted the effect it could cause, and directly included it in the Netflix news hottest. The related video appeared in the most conspicuous position on the video section homepage.


    Since Ronan has been paying attention to and collecting news in this area, the relevant information was immediately fed back to Connie, and Connie reported it to Ronan as soon as possible.


    There is no doubt that this is an opportunity.


    Ronan didn''t do much for the time being. He just called Mark Randolph and asked Netflix to indicate that relevant news can be reproduced freely by other media.


    News in this area is definitely politically correct, but it is not without trouble. Other media will definitely pay attention and follow up. It is best to let them make a certain degree of popularity first.


    That night, almost all of the slightly larger news stations in the United States reported relevant news.


    Suddenly, the quiet community was no longer quiet, and people began to spontaneously mourn near the scene of the incident, and some teams even gathered nearby.


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 Chapter 723： Step by step

    Similar things will not happen for the first time, nor will they be the last, but every exposure can cause an uproar in the United States.


    The media, whether new media led by the Internet, or old media such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, can miss such good news?


    On the night of the incident, the media fryed the pot, and then the people fryed the pot.


    In the most direct response, this incident immediately triggered large-scale protests, and the protests quickly spread from Atlanta to the United States.


    A discussion on race issues has already begun.


    Under Ronan''s instruction, Netflix was very quiet, simply acting as a carrier of news information and netizens'' speech. As long as it is limited to a certain range, press freedom belongs to the practice here.


    After members of Congress, including a certain Hei Tantou, expressed their views on food and appealed to further fight for the legitimate rights and interests of certain groups, no relevant department found Netflix trouble.


    If you want Netflix, let the four major television networks and the three major newspapers shut up.


    This kind of thing, the plan is far from changing fast, Ronan originally wanted to collect materials, through long-term reports and speculation, once again turning similar issues into relatively hot topics of public opinion.


    Who would have thought that the Atlanta police came to a divine assist, even if there was a video as evidence, they still emphasized their own correctness.


    A little analysis is not difficult to find that it is impossible for them to admit that they have made mistakes, and it will be more troublesome to admit them.


    The Atlanta police simply gave the two white police officers a long vacation and refused to suspend them.


    As a result, large-scale protests broke out continuously across the United States, from the media to the public to celebrities, all criticized...


    Then, at Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles, a large-scale black protest turned into riots and even violence.


    The black people in Los Angeles, especially the gang members all over the city center, have a fine tradition of beating, smashing, looting and burning.


    As the Sin City on the other side of the City of Angels, after the Los Angeles riots, the conflicts brought about by racial problems were once again on the table.


    This is one of the base camps of the Bai Zuo people. With such a good situation, such a fine environment, and such an outstanding humanistic atmosphere, when the Bai Zuo people don''t jump outside, when should they wait?


    Will Smith has a very sensitive sense of smell, even if it is not, there is a reminder from Ronan.


    After having an interview with Ronan, Will Smith found the leader of the black community in Hollywood and the famous black director Spike Lee.


    "In the past two years, it seems that the whole society has been able to treat us fairly and fairly." After Will Smith talked with Ronan, he already understood the importance of opportunity: "But it is far from enough. Lee, our compatriot Not only crying, but bleeding!"


    Spike-Lee wears black-rimmed glasses with a serious face: "I bought a watch last year! I want to gather my compatriots in the circle, I want to protest!"


    Will Smith said: "We must set an example for our fellow citizens in the United States! We must fight for legal rights in Hollywood! We must fight for a greater right to speak!"


    Spike-Lee was so sophisticated, he glanced at Will Smith, and said: "You are right! The right is not a charity of others, but we fight for it!" He said in a high tone: "Now is the award season, we To make a difference at this Oscar! Not to nominate black people, not to award black people, that is discrimination!"


    Will Smith nodded in agreement: "We must make our own voice."


    Spike-Lee is the most radical person among black Hollywood blacks, and said: "I will contact my compatriots now, and you will be ready."


    Although his status in the circle is closely related to the director''s strength, the identity of the leader of the black movement is actually very important.


    Will Smith understands: "Don''t worry, I will get ready right away."


    Leaving Spike Lee¡¯s mansion, Will Smith first sent Ronan a message with only two letters on it-OK!


    Then he started calling.


    With more than ten years of development in Hollywood, Will Smith also has a network of contacts, not to mention this time he took advantage of the situation. No matter what, he is on the right side.


    Similarly, he needs to grab time to become the first black Hollywood star to speak on a large scale.


    This helps to become a representative figure and is conducive to a series of subsequent operations.


    After making a lot of phone calls, Will Smith sat in the car and thought afterwards, Ronan is really too friends.


    To make full use of this incident to win prizes, Ronan is certainly for the commercial interests of Relativity Entertainment, but he is also helping him.


    In Hollywood, not every film company owner can be so kind and righteous!


    Will Smith feels that friends like Ronan are very rare, and if possible, they can continue to cooperate.


    When the car was running in Hollywood and passing near the Kodak Theater, Will Smith gave it a glance.


    He can be sure that since entering the career of an actor, this time he is the closest to the little golden man.


    If you miss this time, you may have to wait another ten or twenty years, or even completely missed.


    The best actor Oscar does not mean everything, nor does it qualitatively improve his status in Hollywood, but it is a pity that he did not have an Oscar for acting as an actor.


    Jamie Fox¡¯s ideas are completely different from Will Smith¡¯s. The Oscar for Best Actor is a qualitative leap for him, allowing him to jump from a low salary of two or three million dollars to seven or eight million dollars. Even more than ten million US dollars.


    Originally, Jamie Fox had the idea of ??Chongao, not particularly strong.


    But at the beginning of the awards season, one after another won the Gotham Independent Film Awards for the Most Breakthrough Actor Award, the Boston Film Critics Association and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association¡¯s Best Actor Award. The Oscar for Best Actor, the Golden Man seems to be right in front of you Just reach out and reach.


    Jamie Fox began to prepare for the battle, mobilizing all the resources that can be mobilized to hit the best actor Oscar.


    Recently, the black movement broke out across the United States. Jamie Fox is not a fool, and he quickly realized that this is good for him. After all, in this social environment, skin color will be his biggest advantage.


    Watching the report on TV, Jamie Fox is also thinking, how can we get a bigger advantage from it?


    Atlanta is protesting, Los Angeles is protesting, New York is protesting, Seattle is also protesting, and even Washington has protested.


    African-American parliamentarians and politicians like Hei Tantou even expressed their attitudes and positions through Netflix sharing early.


    Jamie Fox nodded, it''s time to stand out and get a sense of existence.


    But this idea just appeared, the TV screen turned, and the familiar black face of Will Smith appeared!


    At the press conference, Will Smith faced numerous media reporters and expressed his support for fighting for legal rights and so on.


    This is a personal show, a thorough personal show, Will Smith seems to be the representative of all blacks in Hollywood! It seems that all blacks in the representative circle are speaking!


    Why is his reaction so fast? Jamie Fox finds that his limelight has been robbed, and also has a bad feeling.


    Does Will Smith have to hit this Oscar for best actor? What works does he have? "Me, Robot" released this summer?


    No, this is a commercial science fiction film.


    The answer will only be one. There is no biographical film "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" released in North America!


    There was a knock on the door, and the agent walked in and said excitedly, "Jamie, good news."


    Jamie Fox looked at the agent: "What good news?"


    "The current situation is very favorable for us to rush for prizes!" The agent responded quickly and suggested: "You should stand up for your black compatriots. I plan to contact the media and hold a press conference for you, and then... ¡­"


    "We are already slow." Jamie Fox pointed to the TV.


    The agent only noticed the TV show that was being broadcast. He watched Will Smith shout loudly and frowned: "Why is he so active?"


    Jamie Fox said: ""When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is about to be released This is also a personal biography film, and Will Smith should also be interested in this year''s Oscar for Best Actor."


    The agent''s brows tightened, and after watching the show, he seemed to want to find Will Smith''s mistakes.


    But Will Smith¡¯s speech was clearly elaborated. If you really want to refute him, it is estimated that it will cause trouble. With the current situation, it might be a fire.


    Jamie Fox sighed: "In this regard, we are a step slower."


    The agent first nodded slightly, and then said, "Slowly, Jamie, you must let the outside world see your attitude and position."


    Jamie Fox said, "You can arrange it."


    "Actually, no matter how happy Will Smith dances, he may not have much advantage." The agent analyzed: "Anyway, in the eyes of the college judges, Will Smith will never get rid of his identity as a comedian!"


    comedian? Jamie Fox suddenly realized something, but what is it?


    After thinking for a while, his dark face became darker: comedian! It''s a comedian!


    "Recently, there are a lot of reports in the media about me." Jamie Fox hurriedly said: "I read a few articles, but I didn''t care about it at the time. You just reminded me that the focus of these reports is on-I am also a Come on comedian!"


    The agent immediately thought of the seriousness of the problem and asked: "When did you see similar reports?"


    Jamie Fox recalled it and said, "It will be there when "The King of Soul Singer" is released!" At this point, he only felt cold all over: "Someone was targeting me a long time ago!"


    The agent glanced at him and said the same name: "Will Smith?"


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 Chapter 724： Chicken soup is not out of date

    In mid-December, the time for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to distribute Oscar nominations on December 31st was very close. The most emboldened Oscar seeded players from all walks of life appeared one after another, and they were screened in Los Angeles one after another in order to get the Oscar selection. Admission ticket.


    This game of art, awards, money, and public relations, called Oscars, has entered the first phase of its explosion.


    Clint Eastwood''s "Million Dollar Baby" was screened in eight theaters, with an average of $22,494 per library during the first weekend.


    "Crash", which was bought out and released by Embassy Pictures, was also screened with five films with the lowest guarantee. Thanks to the current social situation, this film directly reflects ethnic conflicts. The average box office in North America in the first weekend exceeded 3 Ten thousand U.S. dollars!


    The new round of black affirmative movement ignited across the United States has become a booster for "Crash", and Los Angeles has always been unstable. Although the ending of the film is too ideal, the story in the film always takes place in Los Angeles. .


    "The Aviator" directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio is the most filmed movie in the same period. It has won more than 85 out of 40 theaters. Ten thousand dollars at the box office.


    Leonardo''s appeal is as strong as ever.


    And Howard Hughes is also very attractive. It is said that when Stan Lee created Tony Stark, Howard Hughes was the original inspiration.


    Both "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby" will continue to be screened at the current scale, but "Aviator" is different. This film looks more commercial. From next weekend, it will be expanded to show in North America. 2000 theaters.


    But in the middle of the week, everyone''s eyes turned to another film, a black biopic-"When Happiness Knocks on the Door".


    With Will Smith, the box office killer, embassy Pictures won nearly 3,900 theaters for the film.


    At present, the Atlanta incident has become the focus of public opinion in the United States. The premiere of such a black film has invited many black actors and directors in the circle to attend.


    Everything is getting hot.


    With sufficient preparation, it is not difficult for the heat to catch up.


    Ronan didn''t show up directly, and stayed in the theater for the premiere. He looked very calm at the black stars walking on the red carpet.


    This has nothing to do with personal stance. The expected profits of the two films in the future determine the promotion strategy of Relativity Entertainment.


    "The Atlas Police is really a **** assist." Tom Cruise, who had already entered the theater, stood next to Ronan and looked at the crowded reporters and black fans outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows, saying: "The current society Under the circumstances, Hollywood must have something to say, especially the Atlanta police never think they have made a mistake."


    Ronan could see Spike Lee who had just walked on the red carpet: "Atlanta police must never admit to making a mistake, so as to continue to maintain public opinion."


    Faced with a close friend like Tom Cruise, he did not do too much to cover up: "It is said that the victim is about to appeal to the court."


    Tom Cruise asked: "Ronan, do you want the two police officers to be found guilty or not guilty?"


    Ronan did not answer, but asked, "What do you mean?"


    The two looked at each other and laughed tacitly, because they had the same answer.


    That is Georgia, and that is Atlanta. Even if the legal process is finally publicly followed, the result can be expected.


    Tom Cruise put his arms around his chest: "It seems that Will, the best actor, may have won a great award."


    "There are strong competitors." Ronan simply said: "This awards season, there is more than one black actor who intends to hit the Oscar for best actor."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "Jamie Fox from "The King of Soulsong"? I have worked with him on "Killing with a Knife". He is a very good actor, but in all aspects, he is far from Will."


    This is not only to help Will Smith win the award, the best actor can also effectively increase the income of "When Happiness Knocks" and "Crash", Ronan added: "I hope other judges think so too."


    The Oscar rush is not only to flatter oneself, but also to beat competitors.


    In the past two years, the slander of direct competitors is no longer as implicit as before, and many things have become almost semi-public.


    For example, in the past two years, after being ignored for many years, Roman Polanski¡¯s horrible incident has been widely hyped in North America. Did the news media and the Ministry of Justice think of this wanted criminal?


    Of course not, because "The Pianist" directed by Roman Polanski blocked the way of Miramax''s "Chicago".


    Due to the natural advantage of skin color, the public relations team employed by Embassy Pictures did not stupidly discredit Jamie Fox, which may cause some unexpected troubles.


    What they did was always only one thing, and they continued to use media reports to emphasize the identity of Jamie Fox as a comedian.


    Jamie Fox must not be allowed to take off his coat of comedian.


    Tom Cruise said at this time: "Recently, on your Netflix share, many people are constantly exposing incidents of discrimination they have encountered."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Netflix sharing only provides a platform and will not participate in it."


    Netflix has actually benefited a lot from this incident. As the origin of related videos, many people have seen the convenience and immediacy of Netflix sharing. Ordinary people can also have their own voice channels, and more people have become Netflix. Registered users of Fei.


    Just as the 9/11 incident was to blogs, Netflix¡¯s response to sharing far exceeds that of other media.


    In less than a week, Netflix''s total registered users exceeded 22 million, and it entered the markets of other English-speaking countries in one fell swoop.


    Related versions in other languages ??are also under development.


    In addition, Netflix sharing also allows mobile phone manufacturers to fully appreciate the power of social networks. Nokia and Sony Ericsson have basically reached an agreement with Netflix.


    The Netflix mobile client will become pre-installed software for the four major mobile phone manufacturers.


    In addition, under Ronan¡¯s matchmaking, Netflix also began negotiations with Apple, promising to become one of the pre-installed software for Apple computers and mobile products.


    Social networks have begun to show their power.


    Tom Cruise said: "Recently, there have been a lot of bad things like Atlanta. I feel that there are too many bad things this month."


    "In fact, these bad things have never been less." Ronan told the fact: "In the past, there was no easy-to-shoot equipment, no easy-to-voice media, and many things could only be spread within a very small area."


    He smiled: "But sharing smart phones with Netflix provides the greatest convenience for all of this. Tom, as the number of Netflix sharing users increases and smart mobile terminals become more popular, this kind of bad thing will only be exposed in the future. many."


    In the past, like this kind of incident, there is no picture and no video to say a fart, and even pictures are not enough. You must have a video to make a stir.


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly: "Your Netflix sharing is also a very good platform for Hollywood. It allows us to really make our own voice."


    In the past, even if celebrities held press conferences, their remarks would have been misinterpreted by many media with ulterior motives.


    Ronan lowered his voice slightly and asked, "Tom, how are you thinking about the plan I told you?"


    "About the patient who gradually freezes?" Tom Cruise has seen the power of Netflix sharing, and said, "I can do it anytime."


    Ronan is also not polite to him. This is a good thing for mutual benefit. Even Tom Cruise will have a huge halo effect for a long time: "When needed, I will call you in advance."


    Tom Cruise certainly wouldn''t refuse: "No problem."


    Some publicity plans will be carried out simultaneously with the Netflix listing in the future, with the purpose of boosting Netflix''s stock price.


    Through the huge glass window, Ronan saw Will Smith step onto the red carpet, which drew fans almost crazy.


    Will Smith in this era is really a BUG-level existence for the film market.


    Is there a reason why Will Smith''s films are popular with movie fans? Will Smith is enough.


    Walking into the media area, Will Smith accepted an interview with reporters, constantly trying to bring the topic to the current focus of public opinion, relying on hot spots are all skills that Hollywood stars must master.


    In the face of many camera shots, Will Smith was awe-inspiring: "This is a country of freedom and democracy. Apart from our skin color, we are no different from other people. Like me, like George, think of Halle, like Spike, and many Hollywood Black practitioners, as well as Chris Gardner, can prove one thing, as long as they have a normal and fair environment, blacks can also make achievements and reach the heights that others can achieve."


    He yelled: "I want to tell my compatriots, if you have a dream, you must defend it! If you have an ideal, you must work hard to realize it!"


    At this moment, Will Smith was particularly contagious. No matter what he was thinking, there was a warm applause around him.


    The atmosphere was quite in place. The public relations expert gave Will Smith a wink, and some things had to be settled.


    Will Smith is a smart man, with a serious face, he declined other questions from the reporters, and walked toward the entrance of the theater, embracing the black compatriots standing there.


    At this moment, the atmosphere on the scene is really touching.


    As if all the black people are united together.


    Since two thousand years later, the black people in Hollywood have become a group that cannot be ignored.


    This thick and sweet chicken soup also meets the needs of today''s social situation.


    With many guests entering the theater, the premiere screening quickly kicked off, and the American Dream once again became the protagonist.


    In this kind of film, you can basically guess the end by seeing the beginning, but it is not important, what is important is the process of realizing the dream.


    After all, chicken soup is not out of date, it is popular.


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 Chapter 725： Big hit

    With a grateful heart, never give up, never give up, happiness will knock on the door.


    Therefore, the most matching song with "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door" is the divine training song "Grateful Heart".


    Therefore, countless training or marketing teams, and even MLM troops, will take "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" as a required course in the future.


    Of course, in the minds of many people, this film was simply stinking.


    "When Happiness is Knocking at the Door" is completely different before and after the other side of the Pacific Ocean. It is a typical portrayal of the film''s profound social environment influence.


    This film also received the treatment of "Grateful Heart". After this bowl of poisonous chicken soup, life will continue.


    Unfortunately, the song "Grateful Heart" is not suitable for the North American market, otherwise it would be a perfect match for the theme song of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".


    At the premiere, from the audience to the film critics to the media reporters, all were filled with chicken soup.


    Fortunately, in this era, chicken soup is still delicious, and many so-called training experts who can only use chicken soup are also popular.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" won a lot of praise without a surprise.


    In Cinema¡¯s premiere audience survey, the average film score was ¡°A+¡±.


    Others, from the media to film critics, are even more acclaimed.


    Having said that, ordinary viewers may say something, but with the current social situation, the media and film critics will definitely support a black film.


    Moreover, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is indeed a good shot, which is not only politically correct, but also in line with mainstream social aesthetics.


    Chris Gardner''s success lies in New York.


    The black stockbroker moved the company to New York after his successful business in Chicago. Generally speaking, his development on Wall Street is fairly smooth, which is a typical example of the American dream.


    The so-called American dream, of course, is not happiness to knock on the door, but to knock on the door of the happy home with a faceless face, until happiness comes to open the door.


    As for the film¡¯s motivation for motivation and chicken soup for chicken soup, it¡¯s nothing in the face of Will Smith¡¯s complexion.


    In the current social situation, coupled with Will Smith''s proactive performance, his performance in "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" has also been unanimously recognized.


    The "Hollywood Reporter" praised that "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is a brand new appearance for Will Smith. His mentality has undergone a transformation and completed the sublimation of acting.


    "Entertainment Weekly" believes that Will Smith''s performance is very authentic and credible for obvious reasons.


    Even film critics who have never liked Will Smith unanimously agree: Will Smith finally dedicated his best to an online performance, which is great!


    Frankly speaking, this is also the explosion of Will Smith''s acting skills. Judging from the current point of view, he has interpreted an ordinary and ordinary story deeply and touchingly.


    Regardless of the future, for this era, this is a very inspirational and positive movie that can give people strength!


    The high praises of film critics and Hollywood industry media are very helpful to Will Smith''s award.


    Most importantly, Will Smith also took advantage of this opportunity to stand on the commanding heights of political correctness.


    After entering the new century, no one can underestimate how determined Hollywood is to comfort the black community.


    Some things, in fact, are not that complicated to say, just like Ronan and Will Smith have been close, there are too many Oscar judges, more or less close black friends.


    "Another movie, the response was also good."


    In the office of the Theory of Relativity Building, Garcia said to Ronan: "Crash is highly evaluated in the media. I think we can increase public relations. After all, all the copyrights of this film have been bought out by us."


    Ronan said: "Yes, we still have to control the budget. We only have one goal, the best film, and the rest are not important."


    David Villa took the conversation: "Paul Haggis has contacted us several times and asked about our plan to hit the best director."


    Ronan said directly: "You can sign up, but the resources should not be scattered."


    How can an unqualified director like Paul Haggis compete with Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood?


    Garcia said: "The current situation is the best opportunity for us. Embassy Pictures has never won the four most important Oscars. This time we hope to win one or two back."


    Luo Nan echoed: "Such a social environment is difficult to encounter in the future."


    I am afraid that it will take a few more years before Relativity Entertainment can effectively use the social environment to redeem prizes.


    The Atlanta police have given God an assist, and there is no reason not to do their best to compete for these two awards.


    Needless to say, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", the market performance will not be bad.


    A film like "Crash", without the Oscars, may be profitable, but there will not be much room for profit.


    This kind of film, no matter how hard it is played, it is not easy for the audience to buy tickets in the theater and watch it patiently.


    Of course, there are also relatively small groups who like this type of film.


    To be honest, some viewers also feel that they are more suitable for independent watching, especially sweeping discs, because they can''t stand the girls piled up a lot of small food next to them, and then relish the mood of popcorn.


    In any case, movies are generally used for entertainment.


    In the comments, it is not that no one mentioned the problems of "Crash". The famous film critic Roger Albert criticized that this film refined, enlarged, and listed all issues related to race, and then began to preach bluntly and forcefully Too ruthless, too craftsmanship.


    After all, this is the first feature film directed by Paul Haggis.


    Even with geniuses such as Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg, the first feature film had all kinds of flaws.


    Another point, "Crash" responds to racial issues and poor conflicts, but Paul Haggis is a white man after all, and he will inevitably start from his own perspective.


    The film has a very American white-left thinking, facing immigrants and migrant workers with a savior''s posture. The so-called freedom and democracy need to have prerequisites. If skin color is a simple and rude standard of division, then influence and right to speak are Become a stronger division rule.


    This is certainly not a bad thing, because this film is both talking about racial equality and naturally starting from white thinking.


    It is a lot of white middle-aged and elderly players who really determine the ownership of the Oscars.


    Many people on the other side of the Pacific thought that it was unfair that Ang Lee''s "Brokeback Mountain" lost to "Crash". In terms of film quality and director level, "Brokeback Mountain" seemed to be better than "Crash".


    But after all, it is the group of white middle-aged and elderly players who are deciding on the awards. "Crash", a film that fits their aesthetics and reflects the realities of American society, is not surprising to win in the end, let alone upset.


    This weekend, "Crash" continued to be screened, but the box office of the single hall dropped to a little over $20,000.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" ushered in a double harvest at the box office.


    The film opened three days in the weekend, and it cut $48.65 million in North America and easily won the North American box office chart.


    Cinema predicts based on the audience''s reputation that the North American box office of the film will be around $200 million.


    The film will not be released overseas for the time being, and we will wait for the preliminary results of the Oscar awards.


    However, this typical American chicken soup is definitely not as good as North America.


    Another Oscar-seeded contestant, "Aviator" expanded its screenings to nearly 2,000 theaters in the same weekend. The response was not very good. The average single hall only received more than 4,000 US dollars and the weekend box office was 8.63 million US dollars.


    The production cost of "Aviator" is as high as 110 million U.S. dollars. If there is no heavyweight gain in the Oscar nomination list, it will be very difficult to pay back.


    Martin Scorsese gave up the gangster movie he was good at, and the biographical film specially tailored for Oscar, the situation was not very good from the beginning.


    As for Leonardo, perhaps he fainted when he was young, but he was not a fool.


    "Honey, you promised..."


    In the luxurious restaurant, Gisele Bonchen looked at Leonardo across the table: "As long as we get the Oscar for Best Actor, we will have the wedding."


    She waited for so long, and finally waited for this promise some time ago, and she was filled with joy: "Should we make some preparations in advance? The Oscars ceremony hasn''t been long."


    Leonardo was reading the newspaper, which contained a large section about various protests triggered by the Atlanta incident.


    Seeing that Leonardo was absent-minded, Gisele Bunchen couldn''t help picking up the spoon and knocking on the plate, making a crisp sound.


    "We may have to wait for a while." Leonardo said.


    Gisele Bunchen immediately became anxious: "Why?"


    The man refused to fulfill his promises time and time again, and Gisele Bunchen''s patience was running out.


    Leonardo took a glass of water and took a big sip. He was not very emotional: "With the current situation, I can''t win the prize." He still cares about Gisele Bunchen, and simply explained: "Now, all blacks in America are When they are engaged in sports, most people sympathize with them, including Hollywood. There are several black actors who are currently applying for the best actor Oscar. The college may express its support for black people."


    "How can they do this?" Gisele Bunchen unconsciously provided a voice: "This is the Oscar, the highest award in the American film industry. How can we judge the award in this way?"


    Leonardo successfully diverted Gisele Bunchen''s attention and said: "No way, Hollywood is always like this. The best actor may not win the prize."


    Gisele Bunchen asked: "Who is more likely to win the prize?"


    Leonardo thought for a while and said: "It''s hard to tell, but among black actors, Will Smith has the greatest advantage."


    Thinking of Will Smith, Leonardo remembered the investor of "When Happiness Knocks," which was Relativity Entertainment. It is said that Ronan Anderson personally finalized the project.


    Unexpectedly, Ronan Anderson saved himself! Leonardo glanced at Gisele Bunchen and felt that it was not a bad thing not to get the best actor this year.


    As for the promise to Gisele Bunchen, there are too many promises that have not been fulfilled anyway, and it is not bad this time.


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 Chapter 726： beautiful memories

    In some ways, Leonardo has not changed, such as the aesthetics of women, such as the usual attitude towards life.


    The promise of marriage is just a means for him to keep his beloved woman.


    After breakfast, Gisele Bunchen did not need to work on the crew today. Leonardo first sent Gisele Bunchen to go shopping with Angela Lindevo, and then went to his office.


    The award season is here and there is too much work for him to participate in.


    The college encourages Oscar competition and encourages proper public relations in disguise. Leonardo also needs to show the importance of Oscars.


    Like the two acts he did when "Titanic" participated in the Oscars, in retrospect, Leonardo felt that there was a problem with his head.


    Although until now, he thought that when he appeared at the Oscars, he would definitely steal all the limelight, but he also knew that he couldn''t speak out to the media.


    What to say in what occasion, what person, and what to say may be one of the signs of maturity.


    Leonardo is really much mature than before.


    The assistant came in at this time and handed a beautiful invitation letter: "Boss, this is from the people of Relativity Entertainment. They invite you to participate in the Christmas reception of Relativity Entertainment."


    Leonardo picked up the invitation letter, glanced at the time, and Ronan Anderson''s signature, nodded and said, "I see."


    Relativity Entertainment, a new power emerging in Hollywood, has a business capability that is close to that of the Big Six companies.


    The loser who was ridiculed by himself at the time has now become the top boss in the industry.


    Leonardo couldn''t help but shook his head and smiled. Fortunately, the time of guilty trouble after "Titanic" was not too long, and he did not completely offend Ronan Anderson, and reconciled with him in time. Otherwise, if there is such a deadly enemy, he will not eat or sleep. Stable.


    Now look back and think about the conflict with Ronan Anderson. Those Arabs in the Middle East had disputes over something...


    Who in Hollywood doesn''t know the history of Ronan Anderson? Ronan Anderson doesn''t like those people at all. The Arabs are just a stepping stone to start.


    Ronan Anderson is worthy of being the most outstanding capitalist of the younger generation in the United States, and he is proficient in everything.


    Leonardo compared his current situation. There is little hope for this year''s Oscar''s best actor. This road to the Olympics will continue to go, and a film dedicated to the Olympics will be shot.


    Chongao is risky and it is easy to lose money. The best way for actors to get enough voice is to bring capital into the group, but to make a film with their own money...


    That''s what a fool can do!


    Leonardo looked down and found a document. A Philippine company has always wanted to invest in his films. Perhaps it should be considered.


    As for how to cooperate, Ronan Anderson has made the best demonstration among the Arabs.


    The money of foreign investors is spent hard, it is theirs to lose, and it is their own to make money.


    Leonardo made up his mind, called the manager and asked him to come over for an interview.


    In the past two years, Leonardo has gained a lot of inspiration through the cooperation with Martin Scorsese. He really appreciates the old Martin''s jumping out of the CAA restriction mode, and he is also ready to say goodbye to CAA after the contract expires, and no more Hire a broker, but let the manager fully represent his business.


    Although this is contrary to industry norms, since entering the new century, Leonardo has found that more and more people abandon brokers and fully use more trusted managers to represent all businesses.


    Before the manager came, Leonardo asked the assistant to inform Relativity Entertainment that he would go to the Christmas reception party of Relativity Entertainment.


    With Ronan Anderson, even if you can''t be friends, you can''t be enemies.


    Beverly Hills, Rodel Street, after shopping, Gisele Bunchen and Angela Lindevo found a cafe and sat down to rest.


    "Last time I heard you explain that the wedding will be held this year?" Angela Lindevo held a glass of lemonade: "How are you preparing?"


    She smiled like a beautiful golden fox: "By the way, Giselle, I haven''t said congratulations to you yet."


    Gisele Bunchen¡¯s hale-lined face showed a bit of embarrassment: "Anji, don''t mention this."


    Angela Lindevo was curious: "What happened?"


    "The wedding has been postponed indefinitely." Gisele Bunchen said briefly: "It''s about that way."


    Angela Lindevo had some bad conjectures, but she glanced at Gisele Bunchen, wisely chose to be silent, rushed to intervene in other people''s emotional affairs, saying right or wrong was wrong in the end.


    Gisele Bunchen suddenly thought of something, and tentatively asked: "Anji, can you take the liberty to ask?"


    "We are friends." Angela Lindevo said with a smile: "If you have any questions, just say it."


    Gisele Bonchen thought about it slightly and said, "I remember you dated Ronan Anderson, and later..."


    Having said that, she realized something was wrong, and she didn''t know how to continue.


    Angela Lindevo said openly: "Why did you break up later, didn''t you?"


    Gisele Bunchen smiled apologetically and nodded slightly.


    Angela Lindevo seemed to be reminiscing: "That is a very good memory, even though I didn¡¯t have a long relationship with Ronan. I did like him very much for a while, and believed that he was the right person. When we were together, I could also feel that Ronan¡¯s entire mind was on me, and he was the best lover in the world..."


    Gisele Bunchen nodded unconsciously, as if she did the same with Leonardo.


    "But this is just an illusion." Angela Lindevo said openly: "When he leaves you, he will become another person, and you are only a small part of his life, he always You may meet Xinhuan..."


    "There is no sense of security." Gisele Bunchen concluded.


    Angela Lindevo lightly nodded his chin: "Maybe he will take care of him one day, but how long will I have to wait, five years or ten years? When the youth is gone, can I really wait to come back?"


    She remembered the separation and recombination of Gisele Bonchen and Leonardo in the past few years, and finally said: "Since you know that waiting for a long time can not wait for the result, why wait and waste your youth? I and Luo During the time Nan got along, I also found out the mentality of people like him. They are like woodpeckers. When they stop on you, only you are the tree in their eyes, but when they fly up, they always see the same A forest."


    Gisele Bunchen didn''t know what he was thinking of, and said, "They really only have forests in their eyes."


    Angela Lindevo smiled: "I always remember Ronan, and I still remember it deeply, but I won''t be with him, and I won''t look back. It will only be me who is injured."


    The phone rang, Gisele Bunchen took out his cell phone to connect, said a while and then hung up, looked at Angela Lindevo: "Leo¡¯s phone, Relativity Entertainment Group will hold a Christmas reception in a few days. Ronan Anderson extended an invitation to him."


    Angela Lindevo''s fox eyes kept turning.


    Gisele Bonchen asked, "Anji, do you want to participate?"


    "No." Angela Lindevo didn''t seem to even think about it: "I won''t go, I will never go."


    In more than a week, Christmas is coming soon, Ronan will not only issue invitations, but also some heavyweight guests will personally call to invite to attend.


    This is the first Christmas reception held by Relativity Entertainment, not only in Hollywood, but also in other business districts.


    For example, some investment institutions on Wall Street.


    Well-informed people are all staring at Netflix, waiting for the listing to share the cake.


    Some people even think that Netflix may create a miracle for Nasdaq.


    Relativity entertainment is now divided into two major businesses, the entertainment industry centered on Hollywood and its surrounding industries, and the Internet industry centered on Netflix.


    Therefore, many Netflix partners will also come, such as Samsung, Nokia and Motorola in the mobile phone industry.


    Because Netflix has united the current four major mobile phone manufacturers, Qualcomm also intends to join this alliance, proactively contact Ronan, and will send people to attend the reception of Relativity Entertainment.


    The range of guests at the reception covers too many industries.


    While the Relativity Entertainment is preparing for the cocktail party, the North American film market¡¯s Christmas schedule is boomingWhen Happiness Knocks on the Door, the reputation and influence of "is also rising.


    This positive chicken soup movie has won praise.


    With the blessing of good reputation, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" spent its second weekend in North America, and the box office trend was extremely stable, with the box office reaching $31.2 million the following weekend.


    It was released in North America for ten days, and the box office of this film easily reached 90 million US dollars.


    But "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door" has given up the top spot in the box office chart. "Meet Father-in-Law 2" starring Ben Stiller opened this weekend and won the weekend box office list with a good result of $46.12 million.


    This holiday file, Ben Stiller became Hollywood''s most commercially successful star.


    He also starred in "A Wonderful Night at the Museum", which was released during the Thanksgiving Day by Embassy Pictures. The current North American box office totaled 221.68 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office has reached nearly 400 million U.S. dollars.


    With these two films, Ben Stiller has also stepped into the ranks of first-line movie stars in one fell swoop, and has a tendency to replace Kim Carey and become the number one comedy star in Hollywood.


    In the new actor contract for "Museum Wonderful Night 2" signed by Sandsea Entertainment and Ben Stiller, Ben Stiller paid as much as 12 million US dollars.


    Of course, Shahai Entertainment can benefit more from cooperation.


    This weekend, Embassy Pictures also held a series of pull-up sessions for "Crash" and "When Happiness Knocked on the Door", directly pointing at Oscar.


    The two films also showed enough enthusiasm, especially the latter, Will Smith quickly became a hot spot.


    As Christmas approaches, the reception of Relativity Entertainment will be held on time. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Beverly Hills, as the venue, also welcomes many heavyweights in the business circle.


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 Chapter 727： Infinite future

    That night, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel was brightly lit, media reporters gathered, and countless big-name celebrities walked into the front entrance of the hotel from the camera.


    But more people have already entered the hotel.


    Ronan, Mary, Robert Iger, George Clint, Robert Lee, Garcia Rodriguez and Mark Randolph stood at the entrance of the banquet hall to welcome all the guests.


    Regardless of the past, at least those who came tonight were all guests.


    Among the four major investment banks on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley both sent representatives, and there were more people from small and medium-sized companies, and they arrived early.


    Among mobile phone manufacturers, the prince of Samsung Group, the CEO of Sony Ericsson, the president of Motorola''s operations and the CEO of Nokia''s US branch also rushed there.


    Although Steve Jobs did not come to Apple, which was preparing to enter the mobile phone industry, he sent Tim Cook as a representative.


    The mobile phone giants are here, and Qualcomm will naturally not be absent.


    In Hollywood, the CEOs of the six major companies have accepted the invitation, and companies such as DreamWorks and Lionsgate have also come.


    There are countless more companies in related industries.


    Compared with these business giants, Hollywood stars are just a small group of less obvious.


    The reception started on time, and Ronan immediately became the focus of the banquet hall after his speech.


    Since I am in the business district, this kind of business communication is inevitable. Even if there is no such vulgar vulgarity as trying to persuade me to drink, not to drink is to look down on me, but from time to time to drink with people, but for more than half an hour, Ronan also Drank a lot.


    Jessica Felton saw Ronan toast again with others, beckoned to call the waiter, and whispered a few words.


    The waiter left, and a glass of water came over in a few minutes.


    Mark Randolph and several major mobile phone manufacturers, as well as representatives of Qualcomm, found Ronan''s side.


    "I just heard Mark talk about Netflix''s business, all from Mr. Anderson''s design." Li Zaiyong said with a smile: "A very good idea, we can expect the future of Netflix."


    Ronan is far less professional when it comes to professionalism, but he knows more about some things: "Everyone, I always believe that the future of mobile phones lies in intelligence and integration with the Internet. Together to promote, the largest terminal of the Internet in the future will inevitably be mobile phones."


    A Qualcomm representative answered: "I believe this."


    Mark Randolph said: "After Netflix started to promote on the mobile terminal, in just three weeks, global users have surged by nearly three million."


    Everyone present has a certain perspective, and it is not difficult to analyze that Netflix''s model and the alliance promoted are very likely to represent the future.


    Only the representatives of Nokia have been silent. They are also optimistic about Netflix, but have reservations about the alliance formed by Netflix.


    However, other companies are very positive, because they can see excellent development prospects.


    If such a business alliance is to be formed, it must allow the participants to see the future profitable.


    After toasting and drinking a glass of wine together, Mark Randolph went to other places with these people. They rarely get together. There are more topics to discuss next.


    After more than half a year of hard work, the two parties have also had the most basic cooperation intention.


    But they will not easily reach an agreement, because Netflix has unlimited prospects and only prospects.


    This will be a long negotiation like a marathon.


    No one can guarantee whether anyone will be left behind during this period.


    Tim Cook came over at this time, looked at the mobile phone manufacturers that were walking away, and said, "Ronan, don''t forget that you are a major shareholder of Apple."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Tim, even I can count as a major shareholder?"


    In recent years, most of his personal income and company dividends have been invested in Apple, and part of his investment in Amazon.


    In August this year, after Google was officially listed, Ronan also invested a small amount of money in Google''s stock.


    But the investment amount is not large.


    Android has been taken by Netflix. Ronan keeps people watching the Internet video business. As long as the tubing appears, Netflix will have countermeasures.


    These will have an impact on Google''s future.


    Of course, Google will still be an Internet giant. After all, Google¡¯s operating income reached nearly $300 million last year.


    Tim Cook laughed at this time and said: "Total accounted for 2.75% of the shares, Ronan, you are already one of the group that holds the most shares among all the individual shareholders of Apple. "


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "If anyone wants to sell shares for cash, or Apple wants to raise capital to expand shares, Tim, you must notify me."


    "This is a wise decision." Tim Cook said: "Apple has an unlimited future."


    Ronan added: "Is Apple''s first-generation smart phone confirmed to be on the market?"


    Opposite is Apple''s shareholders. Apple''s management has already announced relevant news at the shareholders meeting. Tim Cook said directly: "It will take two more years."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "In two years, with Netflix''s development speed, it may become the next Google. Does Apple not consider fully cooperating with Netflix?"


    "We are considering this matter." Tim Cook said seriously: "The board of directors formally discusses whether Apple needs to invest in Netflix if Netflix is ??listed."


    Ronan smiled: "Welcome Apple to invest."


    In fact, Apple is also short of money now. Even if it can invest, if Netflix goes public next year, Apple will not be able to buy too many stocks.


    Tim Cook specially ordered a glass of wine and toasted with Ronan: "I wish we have a happy future cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation." Ronan also toasted.


    After Tim Cook left, Ronan was finally quiet for a while, but his alcohol was a little up and his stomach was not very comfortable.


    Jessica Felton came over quietly.


    "Drink a glass of water." Jessica Felton handed the glass over: "Light salt water can hangover."


    Ronan took it and was not welcome. He took a sip slowly, and the warm water fell into alone, bringing a warm feeling, and pressing down the pressure of the wine.


    Jessica Felton glanced at him: "Is it better?"


    "Thank you." Ronan took another sip and said, "It''s much better."


    Jessica Felton said casually: "My mother used to give it to my father, and it is said to work well."


    Ronan laughed: "The effect is really good." He drank the water in the glass: "Jesse, you still care about me."


    Jessica Felton said indifferently: "The main reason is that I have nothing to do. I basically don''t know your business partners. Those actors are like peacocks. I am not interested. I just saw you."


    Ronan asked, "Is Lindsay not here?"


    He knew that Jessica Felton was closer to Lindsay Beal in Relativity Entertainment.


    "David Fincher is going crazy about that movie project." Jessica Felton said simply: "I took Lindsay and New York to see her classmate, I guess I won''t be back for Christmas."


    Ronan nodded: "These big directors have a crazy side."


    Jessica Felton reminded: "Someone is here."


    Ronan also saw it. Gisele Bunchen came over with another model. It was a very familiar face and a super star in the fashion circle. Angela Lindevo, who was dubbed the old fox by many media. .


    At the same time, this is his former lover.


    "Good evening, Gisele." Ronan certainly wouldn''t be embarrassed. He greeted Gisele Bunchen first, and then shook hands with Angela Lindevo: "It''s been a long time, Angie."


    Looking at Ronan and the beautiful woman with a fiery figure next to him, Angela Lindevo felt a little bit complicated, but she adjusted it quickly, after all, the past has passed.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Angela Lindevo''s eyes turned to Jessica Felton.


    Gisele Bunchen took the lead to say hello: "Good evening, Jesse. Introduce, this is Angela Lindevo, my friend. Angie, this is Jessica Felton, the producer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series Film people."


    Angela Lindevo greeted Jessica Felton and chatted a few words.


    "When did you come to Los Angeles?" Ronan asked Angela Lindevo It has been a while. "Angela Lindevo''s fox turned his eyes back to Ronan: "I don''t have your contact information." "


    This is a pun. Of course, Ronan understands it clearly, and he doesn''t entangle him much. He said, "If you have something, you can come to me at the Relativity Building."


    "I will." Angela Lindevo saw that Ronan didn''t say anything, and no longer had any illusions.


    The model has reached her level, and the range of options is actually very wide, and there is no need to hang on someone.


    There are many intersections between the entertainment industry and the fashion industry. Those here are experienced practitioners. Even Jessica Felton is used to all kinds of storms in the industry.


    Ronan didn''t stay on Angela Lindevo much, and asked instead, "Giselle, how did the dollar see Leo?"


    Gisele Bunchen said with a smile: "Leo met Mr. Clint. He was talking about movies with Mr. Clint, so he didn''t come to disturb you."


    Ronan asked: "I heard that you and Leo will have a wedding next year?" The news has spread in the circle for a long time: "It''s confirmed the time..."


    He didn''t finish speaking because Jessica Felton next to him quietly pulled off his sleeve.


    Gisele Bunchen said vaguely: "We haven''t confirmed the time yet. If we are sure, we will notify you."


    Ronan nodded slightly. Although Jessica Felton next to him didn''t say anything, he could guess it. It is estimated that the two people have new rumors.


    Mark Randolph walked over with a few people again. Ronan saw faces from Wall Street and said, "Sorry, Angie, Giselle, some friends are here."


    "We will not bother." Angela Lindevo took the initiative to leave and left here with Gisele Bunchen.


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 Chapter 728： Money never sleeps

    In the banquet hall, Jim Pross of Twentieth Century Fox chatted with Michael Eisner, and found that this Disney tyrant was talking too horribly, and took the initiative to end the unpleasant contact and walked towards the side near the terrace. go with.


    No wonder the people at Disney are rebelling, and they can''t stand a boss like this.


    Jim Pross spit out a few words, his eyes suddenly fell on the focus of tonight.


    Ronan Anderson was surrounded by people again.


    Among them are several familiar faces, from Wall Street''s Lloyd Blankfein, the chief operating officer and president of Goldman Sachs.


    Howard Johnson, the senior president of Morgan Stanley, and the CEO of Merrill Lynch...


    Together, these people represent an extremely large capital force.


    They are talking and laughing with Ronan Anderson.


    Relativity Entertainment is about to get the support of major capital groups. Jim Prolos has also learned that Netflix is ??preparing for listing. Wall Street is generally optimistic about this online company. It is said that Wall Street¡¯s expectations for Netflix far exceed this year¡¯s listing of Google. .


    A successful listing means abundant funds, more solid partners, and a broader platform and development prospects.


    Ronan Anderson shared his most anticipated Internet company with the Capital Group. At least for a long period of time, there will be a lot of people supporting him.


    Relativity entertainment will probably take advantage of this wave to accelerate its development again.


    It is more difficult for Hollywood to stop him.


    At least 20th Century Fox can''t do it.


    Jim Prolos shook his head. The six major Hollywood companies have never been united, and tacit suppression can be done, but it is impossible to unite against a certain company.


    "If Netflix wants to continue its rapid development, listing is a must."


    In this small circle center composed of Wall Street people, Ronan talked eloquently: "Netflix also needs to use your strength to develop. We welcome every investment institution to invest in Netflix."


    These people are nodding their heads, Ronan''s attitude is what they like.


    Likewise, they like this person very much.


    The development of Netflix has proved Ronan Anderson''s vision and decision-making ability. Investing in a company led by such a person can give people a sense of reliability as an investment in Microsoft.


    These people have participated in more than one investment, and they are very clear about the importance of a good leader for the company''s rapid development.


    Today, they have appeared here and have expressed their attitude-they are extremely interested in investing in Netflix in Nasdaq in the future.


    Netflix is ??preparing to go public with the help of Goldman Sachs, and Nasdaq is likely to usher in a star stock next year.


    Ronan added: "But you can''t rush to go public. The more prepared Netflix is, the greater the potential for future development."


    Lloyd Blankfein took the words: "Ronan is very correct. What we are expecting is a high return, and we have the patience to wait."


    Morgan Stanley''s Howard Johnson also said: "We will wait for the moment Netflix goes public."


    "I hope there are surprises." Someone said.


    Before a company goes public, there is a lot of preparation work, and often even investors have already been found.


    The cocktail party was very successful. After the cocktail party, many people did not leave Los Angeles. For example, major mobile phone manufacturers, including Netflix and Qualcomm, had joint talks in Los Angeles and reached a lot of intentions.


    Some people from Wall Street went to the San Francisco Bay Area to visit and learn about Netflix''s business.


    Netflix is ??not the kind of company that sells concepts. It has a fast-growing business as its support, especially the streaming media business has reached the final stage of preparation and will be launched soon.


    At the same time, with the help of Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures, Netflix will cooperate with Red Bus Pictures in the United Kingdom, Europa Pictures in Luc Besson, and Constantine Pictures in Germany before Christmas. A number of overseas film companies included signed contracts and obtained more Internet licenses related to film and television works.


    Netflix''s DVD rental and sales business completely surpasses the traditional rental industry led by Blockbuster, and has become an important peripheral channel for Hollywood.


    Nowadays, DVD is the most important profit point in the film industry, and the income that Netflix can create from this peripheral channel has reached a point where no film company can ignore it.


    Even Twentieth Century Fox temporarily abandoned the contradiction with Relativity Entertainment, and reached a licensing agreement with Netflix.


    So far, among Hollywood''s medium and large film companies, only Paramount Pictures, which belongs to the Viacom Group with Blockbuster, has not yet opened its library to Netflix.


    Netflix¡¯s overseas copyright convergence has not slowed down. Although Netflix will certainly not be able to enter many markets in the future, such as the other side of the Pacific, Netflix will inevitably take the path of internationalization.


    At the very least, Western markets are open to Netflix.


    Ronan didn''t expect Netflix to enter the market on the other side of the Pacific. If nothing else, the problem of piracy would be difficult to solve.


    Once, he can also be said to be a direct beneficiary of the proliferation of piracy.


    How many people are staring at the high-definition version on the Internet, various download tools are emerging one after another, and some people even play themselves in prison.


    Besides, there are regional protection strategies everywhere, and Ronan did not expect Netflix to enter all markets in the world.


    The license fee for overseas movies is very low, and there is no industry regulation such as Hollywood. Netflix has successively reached licensing agreements with many overseas companies. By the time Christmas comes, Netflix already has the Internet for nearly 100,000 movies and TV shows. Related copyrights.


    This is a very large library, which can provide sufficient work support for the upcoming streaming media business.


    At the same time, Netflix achieved 14 million paying users and sold 500 million DVD discs.


    This series of data has attracted Netflix''s attention.


    Coupled with the current sharing of Netflix, who has constantly published all kinds of fierce materials in the black movement, Netflix is ??already a veritable star company in Silicon Valley.


    The limelight has even overshadowed Google, which just went public this year.


    Lehman Brothers contacted Ronan again quietly, expressing willingness to invest in Netflix, but not after Netflix was listed on the Nasdaq, but now.


    They offered an offer that seemed impossible to be rejected.


    The single share price is US$80 and it will acquire 10% of Netflix''s shares for US$1.6 billion.


    In other words, Lehman Brothers valued Netflix at US$16 billion!


    This offer can make many people go to their heads? Google went public in August this year, with a single issue price of US$85 and a total market value of US$23 billion.


    Listing is not only financial and mathematics, but also a magic trick. The listing magic that has been optimistic and smashed in the past is not rare.


    According to the Google listing situation, Lehman Brothers once again offered Netflix a pretty good offer.


    But today''s Netflix is ??not what it used to be.


    After Relativity Entertainment entered Netflix, Ronan provided not only development ideas and future decisions, but also relatively abundant funds. On the basis of the original DVD rental and sales business, Netflix also developed video and social networking. Big business, won Android, is actively building a smart phone alliance, and then streaming media business will be listed.


    Regardless of the future of Lehman Brothers, it is not difficult for people like Ronan to analyze Wall Street''s attitude towards Netflix. Netflix''s future listing will at least not be worse than Google.


    Therefore, Ronan did not hesitate to reject the friendship hand extended by Lehman Brothers again.


    Soon, gossip began to circulate that some Wall Street companies would attack Netflix''s listing plan.


    But Netflix was not fighting independently, and Goldman Sachs quickly stepped up to stabilize the situation.


    Lloyd Blankfein directly pointed out on the Goldman Sachs board of directors that in the operation of this Netflix listing and financing, Goldman Sachs'' dedication may receive more than ten times the return in the future!


    The Netflix development data he provided for the past two years quickly convinced Goldman Sachs.


    As long as it is profitable, Goldman Sachs doesn''t mind standing with the devil.


    On Wall Street, money never sleeps.


    The talks between Mark Randolph and Qualcomm and several major mobile phone manufacturers ended temporarily after reaching a few preliminary intentions.


    A Netflix network that is not strong enough, let alone dominate the alliance, it is very difficult to even promote the establishment of the alliance.


    Business alliances can only be discussed step by step, but the key lies in the Naifei network itself Compared to Netflix, Blockbuster has fallen into a difficult situation.


    In the past, 70% of Americans could find a Blockbuster chain store within a 10-minute drive. At its peak, Blockbuster had more than 8,000 physical stores in the United States, which can be said to be the ultimate.


    Over the past two years, Blockbuster has continued to lay off branches with troubled performance. Currently, there are only more than 5,000 stores left in the United States.


    In addition, Viacom¡¯s acquisition of Blockbuster is more for the need for capital operation. It is not particularly concerned about Blockbuster. It draws a large amount of cash flow from Blockbuster every year. Nowa Support is far from enough.


    Sam Redstone directly abolished the chief executive officer of Blockbuster, replaced a new helm who knew the Internet industry better, and prepared to transform Blockbu into the Internet leasing industry.


    A huge aircraft carrier still has loopholes everywhere. It is not ordinary difficulty to complete a U-turn in an extremely short time.


    Netflix has already dumped other companies too far in the DVD Internet rental business.


    When Christmas arrived, Ronan hosted a Christmas party at his home, inviting friends who were not in Los Angeles and were single to come to the party.


    To some surprise, the old fox Angela Lindevo also came after hearing about it.


    "May not meet again."


    After the party, Angela Lindevo said to Ronan: "Just as a last memorial."


    Ronan certainly doesn''t rush people rudely, he must meet the needs of the guests.


    Angela Lindevo first went upstairs to take a bath, leaving Ronan to send away other guests.


    Sending off James Wen, Ronan received a text message: The fort has been set up, when will the gunner be in place?


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    Just after Christmas, Ronan saw a shocking gossip in the entertainment newspaper. Gisele Bunchen announced the dissolution of his engagement with Leonardo DiCaprio and officially broke up!


    The pair of golden boys and girls came to an end.


    According to reports, Leonardo entered the same hotel with Kirsten Dunst on Christmas Eve and was captured by paparazzi. Gisele Bonchen could no longer bear it and decided to break up.


    It is estimated that Leonardo and Spider-Woman got together, and they just collected stamps.


    Some time ago, Ronan heard that Kirsten Dunst went to the "Brokeback Mountain" crew to make a big fuss, and then broke up with Jack Jelenhill.


    The co-producer of the crew is slanderous, is it possible that Jack Gyllenhill was wrong in the filming of "Brokeback Mountain"?


    Gisele Bonchen, who longed for marriage, could not go with Leonardo after all.


    The contradiction between the two is difficult to reconcile, one is looking forward to marriage, the other will never give up freedom.


    "That''s why I don''t look for new girlfriends anymore."


    Riding on a black high-headed horse, Tom Cruise skillfully controls the horse: "As long as it is not fixed, I will always have a wide range of options, while avoiding some troubles."


    Ronan cautiously rode on a laurel horse. He was relatively unfamiliar with horse riding. The reins of the horse were led by the trainer in front.


    "Your free life is enviable, Tom." Ronan sat firmly in the saddle: "Hollywood''s first diamond bachelor."


    He has basically never ridden a horse, and it was Tom Cruise¡¯s suggestion to come this time.


    There used to be a saying on the other side of the Pacific, called playing poor cars and rich watches. This has some truth.


    However, Fu Wanma is more accurate.


    Nowadays, a thoroughbred horse is basically expensive.


    When I was a child, horses were very common when living in the countryside. At that time, horse-drawn carriages were extremely important means of transportation in rural areas. They used oxen-drawn carriages for working in the fields, pulling the soil to pull manure and paying rations.


    Ronan had rode a bull at that time.


    The horse trainer led the horse to accompany Ronan for two turns, let go of the reins and exhorted a few words to let Ronan learn to control the horse by himself.


    "Ride slowly first." Tom Cruise accompanied Ronan: "It''s not that difficult."


    Ronan nodded slightly, but he didn''t dare to care, because he really didn''t know much about horses. The impression of horses, apart from the memories of his childhood, is more from a movie called "The Horse Whisperer", Scarlett- Johnson served as the supporting actress in this film.


    Also, I once seemed to have read a novel called "The Lord of Malaysia", which was also about horses, but it took too long to remember the specific content.


    The number of people on the racecourse gradually increased. The area where Ronan is located belongs to the Novice Village. Through two guardrails and a spacious passage, you can see another racecourse next door. Many people are galloping, many of them are Familiar faces.


    Most of the people who can come here are rich people, and many of the horses of the celebrities and wealthy people are raised in this horse farm.


    For example, on a trotting horse, Ronan saw Spielberg''s wife Kate Capshaw.


    There were also a lot of people in the Novice Village. Ronan and Tom Cruise were walking and chatting, and not far after they turned out, Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron came to meet each other.


    Ronan was also familiar with them, and had a few words of greeting.


    "Keanu, are there any plans for filming recently?" Ronan asked directly.


    "Not for the time being." Keanu Reeves said with a smile: "The Matrix is ??exhausting me physically and mentally. I filmed "Constantin" some time ago. I may rest for a long time."


    Ronan curiously asked, "Is it Constantine from DC?"


    Keanu Reeves nodded: "Yes."


    Ronan has watched this film before, and Zha Kang''s reputation has reverberated across several universes: "Keanu, I hope you can go to Marvel in the future."


    Keanu Reeves smiled and said, "Go if you have a chance."


    Ronan turned his head to look at Charlize Theron. Shahai Entertainment has worked with her in "The Enemy of the People": "Sally, you are getting more and more beautiful."


    Charlize Theron smiled: "Thank you."


    Ronan said casually: "I hope we can continue to cooperate in the future."


    "You can call me anytime." Charlize Theron said seriously: "Filming with Shahai Entertainment is a very pleasant job."


    After receiving the Oscar for Best Actress, she has two films released this year, "Three in a Troubled World" and "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers". The former was for Rastuart Townsend, but the response was very average.


    Ronan glanced at Charlize Theron''s visibly shortened hair: "There will be a chance."


    It seems that Charlize Theron is more suitable for the role of Captain Marvel. In the comics setting, Carol Danvers is 5 feet 11 inches tall, which is about 1.8 meters in metric system. The so-called heroic spirit is not lacking.


    To be tough, the previous "Furious Road" is also enough to witness Charlize Theron''s ability to control female action characters.


    It is said that the first candidate considered by Marvel Pictures was also Charlize Theron, but she was quickly excluded due to age.


    When Marvel Studios filmed "Captain Marvel", Charlize Theron was already in his forties, and many action scenes may not be able to do what he wanted.


    After all, the span of Captain Marvel may take about ten years.


    Although the South African diamonds are well maintained, their appearance will collapse quickly as they age.


    But having said that, in terms of face value alone, the square-faced aunt, who is less than 30 years old, looks older than Charlize Theron, who is in her forties.


    Once "Captain Marvel" was released, someone PS posted a Charlize Theron version of the Captain Marvel poster, which is pleasing to the eye.


    Ronan still remembers what the PS master said: This woman is exactly the same as the Captain Marvel in the comics! It is no exaggeration to be more tailored than Robert Downey Jr''s Iron Man! Although Brie Larson is also a good actor, she is really not suitable for this role.


    Someone analyzed another reason. Charlize Theron''s temperament is too cold, neither funny nor funny, so it does not meet the requirements of Marvel Pictures.


    But Ronan now says that age is an important factor.


    Hollywood has never trusted the appeal of older actresses. There are very few roles that Hollywood actresses can pick when they are older. The status quo of the industry.


    Today, Marvel Entertainment belongs to Relativity Entertainment. If everything goes smoothly, the Marvel Universe will definitely expand faster than before, and "Captain Marvel" will come out sooner.


    Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron soon left.


    Tom Cruise suggested: "Shall we go back too?"


    Ronan nodded: "Let''s go."


    Tom Cruise asked: "How is your Marvel plan going?"


    "It''s going well so far. "Iron Man" has started shooting." Ronan said simply: "The "Hulk" is currently writing the script, and it is estimated that preparations will begin next year.


    Tom Cruise reminded: "The investment is so big, the risk is also big."


    Ronan said: "So, I''m very cautious. It has been several years since I got the copyright, and I started after studying the market and making a careful plan."


    Tom Cruise, with a thoughtful look, asked, "Ronan, so there is a lot to do in the future for movies based on comics?"


    Ronan pondered for a moment, and said: "Comic superhero adaptation movies are getting more and more audiences. It is very likely that more superhero movies like the "Spiderman" series will appear in the future."


    Hearing this, Tom Cruise said: "A few days ago, at Christmas, I heard someone in the company mentioned something that Universal Pictures was negotiating with Mark Miller for his comic "Wanted Order." Copyright."


    "Wanted?" Ronan felt that the name was a bit familiar.


    Tom Cruise said: "I haven''t seen it specifically, but I heard them say that the protagonist is also related to superpowers, and should be a superhero comic. My company has not engaged in similar film adaptations, and I can''t afford to provoke Universal Pictures. , Don¡¯t say it¡¯s the news from me."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Don''t worry, there are many sources of relativity entertainment sources." He changed the topic at the right time: "Tom, I heard that Scientology is holding a huge concubine election for you?"


    Tom Cruise didn''t need to deny in front of Ronan: "There is such a thing, it has been going on for a while."


    Ronan deliberately said, "Are you too happy?"


    "Other people''s kindnessTom Cruise shrugged: "I can''t refuse. "


    Ronan was speechless. After a while, he said, "Are there any suitable candidates?"


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "I''ve tried a few, but none of them are suitable. Didn''t I just tell you, I don''t want to fix it temporarily."


    Ronan directly revealed: "Do you want to try more candidates?"


    Tom Cruise laughed and said nothing.


    Probably Ronan''s relationship. The Katie hadn''t appeared next to Tom Cruise until now. For Miss Helms, perhaps this is also a kind of luck.


    But the girl who wants to borrow everything to climb up will think so, only God knows.


    Ronan and Tom Cruise slowly returned to the stables. After going around these two laps, Ronan had something to do with him, but he wanted to ride the horse. It was too much.


    There are many girls in the racecourse, and it seems that many young women are very keen on this sport.


    Ronan remembered that Bill Gates'' daughter and Steve Jobs'' daughter seemed to be both horse racers.


    When there is time, maybe he can also build a horse farm.


    The trainer took the horse away, and when Ronan and Tom Cruise were about to leave, they met three girls.


    "Wow, it''s Tom Cruise."


    The youngest blonde girl was full of surprises: "It''s really Tom Cruise!"


    "Liz, you are too rude." The older blonde held her back.


    Another girl who looked like her eight or nine points looked at Ronan and seemed to recognize who he was, and took the initiative to say hello: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    She then greeted Tom Cruise very politely.


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    In terms of age, the three girls are two older and one younger. The two with more similar facial features are obviously older.


    But in terms of starting size, it is two small and one big.


    The youngest girl is not only chubby, but also five inches taller than the other two.


    The three girls have similar faces. The older one is a pair of twins, about 18 or 9 years old.


    Little Fat Girl should be their sister, she looks like a middle school student about fifteen years old.


    Ronan met these two older girls on other occasions and knew them too. After all, the twins in the entertainment industry, especially the famous female twins, are strictly counted as only one pair.


    Among them, the girl with long platinum hair introduced herself first: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, this is Ashley Olsen."


    Ronan shook her hand gently: "Hello, Miss Olsen."


    The girl with the long hair of honey and gold came forward to shake hands with Ronan: "I am Mary Olsen."


    Finally, the tallest little fat girl also learned from her two sisters and shook Ronan gently: "I am Elizabeth Olsen."


    Ronan responded one by one, and the three famous Olsen sisters arrived, and they could summon Thanos.


    Mary Olsen and Ashley Olsen greeted Tom Cruise again, and Ronan turned his eyes on Elizabeth Olsen.


    Once, this is the representative of Hollywood''s fattening class.


    But now she is still a veritable fat girl with baby fat all over her face. Compared to Scott''s daughter, Taylor, who is the voice of Peppa Pig, is even worse.


    Ronan asked, "Miss Olsen, are you still studying?"


    Elizabeth Olsen¡¯s eyes were originally circling Tom Cruise. Hearing Ronan¡¯s words, she quickly turned back and said with a smile: "Yes, I am studying in a middle school in North Hollywood."


    It may be influenced by the two sisters. Although Elizabeth Olsen does not know Ronan, it is certainly not an ordinary person who makes the sisters greet so enthusiastically, and then quickly said: "Call me Liz, all my friends do. calls me."


    Ronan nodded and said, "It''s nice to meet you."


    "It''s my honor." Elizabeth Olsen is far more polite than girls her age.


    The Olsen sisters created an excellent growth environment for her.


    "Mr. Anderson." Ashley Olsen said with a smile at this time: "For us, this is a beautiful encounter."


    Ronan smiled: "Call me Ronan."


    The Olsen sisters began their careers in the entertainment industry when they were babies. These years, they grew up in Hollywood. Even if they are less than nineteen years old, they are all mature women.


    Mary Olsen immediately heard that Ronan was not repulsive to them, and said at the right time: "Why don''t we find a place to chat?"


    Tom Cruise looked at Ronan. Ronan glanced at the time and said, "It''s another day."


    Ashley Olsen stepped forward and invited, "Ronan, I don''t know when you have time?"


    Elizabeth Olsen was ignorant, looked at Ashley, then at Mary, thoughtfully.


    It seems that the two sisters want to make trouble! But what are you going to do? For a while, I couldn''t understand it.


    Tom Cruise took the initiative to take a step back. Are sisters Olsen planning to target Ronan?


    It¡¯s not surprising to think about it. The Olsen sisters have already started their own business. Last year, a movie hit the street, causing their reputation to plummet, and the bad luck of the company. It seems that Ronan¡¯s status and ability helped them a lot.


    Ronan said, "I have been busy at work recently."


    Mary Olsen said at the right moment: "Can you give us a contact method? It''s convenient for us to contact you."


    Ashley Olsen said: "Yeah, you are our idol in business."


    Ronan glanced over Elizabeth Olsen, pulled out the business card and handed it to Ashley Olsen, saying, "This is my contact information, don''t go outside."


    This is the office number held by Connie.


    "Okay." Ashley Olsen closed up solemnly: "Ronan, I look forward to seeing you again."


    Ronan nodded slightly to the three girls and went out of the racecourse with Tom Cruise.


    "These two girls don''t look at their age, but they are not simple." Tom Cruise reminded: "Be careful not to be calculated by them."


    Ronan shrugged: "I''ve seen many more complicated than them."


    Thinking of the actresses who went through the scandal with Ronan, Tom Cruise nodded: "That''s right."


    The two did not say any more, got in the same car and returned to Beverly Hills.


    Ronan thought of Elizabeth Olsen, the former Scarlet Witch fighting Thanos, which was impressive.


    Inside the racecourse, the three sisters are also walking out.


    "Stop riding." Ashley Olsen said as he walked: "We will go back now."


    Mary Olsen agrees completely: "Go back, it''s boring to ride with such an interesting person."


    Elizabeth Olsen said angrily: "You said you took me to ride a horse. I haven''t seen the horse. You regret it. Are there any sisters like you?"


    Ashley Olsen comforted: "My dear, we can invite Ronan Anderson another day and ride a horse together."


    Elizabeth Olsen was a little confused: "But we only met him today, right?"


    Mary Olsen said: "He is pleasing to the eye."


    "You two, how do I feel weird?" Elizabeth Olsen scratched her chubby face: "What are you going to do? Since I met Ronan Anderson just now, I think you have a problem."


    Ashley Olsen said: "You have to believe in the charm of your sisters."


    Mary laughed: "My dear, don''t you want to be an actor? We are also paving the way for your future."


    Ashley Olsen pulled Mary a bit, let her stop, and said to Elizabeth: "Okay, let''s go back."


    When he went to work again, Ronan remembered Tom Cruise''s reminder and immediately confessed to Connie so that she could collect the copyright and other related information about the "Wanted Order" comic.


    Within half an hour, Connie forwarded the collected information to Ronan.


    Ronan first read the content of the comics. When he saw elements such as the Mutual Aid Association, the Mandate of Heaven loom, and the arc bullet, he immediately understood which movie was the prototype.


    After all, the former heroine was Angelina Jolie, and the actor was Zhan Yimei.


    At that time, the Chinese translation was more called "Assassin''s League". The abilities of the characters on it, such as bullet turning, physical explosion, leaping between tall buildings, etc., once watched, they felt like superheroes.


    This film is indeed based on the comics.


    The original author of the comic "Wanted Order" is Mark Miller. Comics is only one of his professions. In addition, he is also a Hollywood screenwriter and producer.


    The copyrights of "Want Order" and other comic works are held by Mark Miller himself, not by the publisher.


    In other words, Tom Cruise revealed that Universal Pictures¡¯ negotiation object should be Mark Miller.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that this film was James McAvoy''s famous work, and then he starred in Professor X, and finally became a bald head.


    I don''t know what Fox thinks in the 20th century. Professor X and Magneto love how much they love a fat phoenix, which caused the series to completely rot.


    "Assassin''s League" is a purely commercial film, and there is only one standard for measuring cost. James McAvoy can become famous based on this, and this film has at least made some commercial achievements.


    Just as Ronan was about to forward the relevant materials to Robert Lee, the office door knocked from the outside, and Connie opened the door and walked in and put the printed materials on the desk.


    "I just confirmed." Connie said as simple as possible: "The day after Christmas, Universal Pictures and Mark Miller formally signed an agreement. Currently Universal Pictures has obtained the copyright for the film and television adaptation of "Wanted Order." ."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Universal Pictures is fast."


    The copyright falls in the hands of the six major companies, and it is difficult to buy it. If there is no special time, such as a company''s shareholding change or a major crisis, the possibility is infinitely low.


    "Forget it." Ronan gave up directly.


    Connie pointed to the material and reminded: "This is Mark Miller''s material. He has other works."


    Ronan nodded, picked it up and scanned it, and quickly found a familiar name-"King of the Sea"!


    This seems to have been adapted from a movie!


    Thinking of this name, Ronan recalled carefully, and soon got the impression of a super violent little loli wearing a purple hair jacket!


    Super killer! It seems that her father is called Dad!


    Looks like there is a man in a green suit...


    But the soy sauce is out of the ordinary, who remembers.


    I have an impression of this film only because it is super-killing.


    Ronan gradually remembered more content, super-killing women with violence, full of swear words, and killing bad people without blinking their eyes.


    What is the name of the little girl who played the role of Super Killer? Later, I became disabled. I remember that people on the Internet once gave me the nickname "Tufeiyuan".


    Ronan found the comics of "King of the Sea" and roughly flipped it through, making sure that he remembered correctly.


    Later, he found embarrassingly that the man in the green suit was the protagonist...


    In the superhero comics, "King of the Sea" is a bit like "Deadpool". It is different from the serious nobles like "Spiderman", and it is not as playful and deep as "The Dark Knight". From the name to the content, there is a cynical riffraff.


    Unfortunately, like the mutants of "Deadpool" and "X-Men", the adaptation rights are in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox.


    After Ronan asked Connie to confirm that the copyright of "King of the Sea" was still in the hands of Mark Miller, the remaining matters were handed over to Robert Lee, and the Copyright and Legal Department quickly made initial contact with Mark Miller.


    Just like selling the copyright of "Wanted Order" to Universal Pictures, Mark Miller did not reject the sale of the film and television adaptation copyright of "King of the Sea" to Relativity Entertainment. The first contact between the two parties went smoothly.


    But Mark Miller made a request.


    This not-pure comic book author has taken a fancy to "Ace Agent" in the film library of Shahai Entertainment. Since the screenwriter of "Ace Agent" is Ronan, Mark Miller hopes to get Ronan''s comic authorization. The film is adapted from comics.


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    "Mark Miller really likes the setting and structure of "Ace Agent"."


    In the office, Robert Lee said to Ronan: "So, I want to get authorization from Shahai Entertainment to adapt "Ace Agent" into a comic."


    Ronan directly asked the most critical: "What about copyright?"


    Robert Lee said: "My condition is that the adaptation of the comics is published by Marvel Entertainment, and the copyright belongs to Relativity Entertainment. Mark Miller can share the revenue dividends from comics like a type of screenwriter hired by Marvel Entertainment. "


    Not involving the movie and other peripheral income, Ronan had no opinion on this, and asked: "Mark Miller agreed?"


    "He agreed in principle." Robert Lee looked at Ronan and said: "But he wants to make a very big change to the plot of the movie. I can''t call the shots, so I can only come to you, the script writer."


    If it were not for this, Robert Lee had every right to decide other matters and directly signed with Mark Miller.


    This movie in the Shahai Entertainment Film Library is the Arab protagonist version of Ronan based on the magical modification of the previous movie "Ace Agent". The setting and structure are not much different from that of the movie, but the content is completely different.


    The previous film was also an adaptation. Is it related to Mark Miller? Ronan became interested and asked: "How does he want to change?"


    Robert Lee had an exchange with Mark Miller, and simply said: "The protagonist has been changed to an Englishman. The secret service organization is no longer a cosmopolitan, but an ancient British organization similar to the Knights of the Round Table. Request to recreate a personable agent type."


    The "Bourne Flyer" series has led to another tough guy-style agent, the traditional Bond-style agent film, which is somewhat outdated.


    But movies are always changing, and the tastes of market audiences are also constantly changing.


    Ronan knows this well, and these changes seem to have returned to the previous route. He just thought about it briefly and said: "Yes, I agree to authorize Mark Miller, and you are responsible for discussing the specific conditions."


    "I have no problem here." Robert Lee picked up a "King of the Sea" comics and said: "I will see the violent little Lori."


    As he walked, he said, "Don''t say, this dark type of comic looks very interesting."


    Ronan has already browsed comics. Compared with previous movies, the original comics are more bloody, violent and dark, and the scale is much larger than the traditional comics of Marvel.


    The movie must not be adapted in this way, otherwise, let alone R grade, it will definitely enter the ranks of NC-17.


    Of course, this movie can be popular, super violent cute Lori can be said to be a very important factor.


    The former actress seems to be young, and she is not the only actress. There are many outstanding girl stars after the 90s, such as Dakota Fanning, who is also confused.


    After the copyright is granted, there is no need to worry about film adaptations. Shahai Entertainment does not lack adaptation projects.


    Since this year, Shahai Entertainment has invested a considerable part of its resources in the production of TV series. Netflix''s streaming media business will not serve as the first film platform for Relativity Entertainment in a short period of time. The direct first broadcasts are mainly TV series.


    "Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wild" have already been filmed and produced, only waiting for Netflix''s streaming media business to go public.


    In addition, a number of TV drama projects have also begun to be planned. Oscar winner Marian Derio''s "Chernobyl" project, after the trial film received the green light, the crew has been formed. At the beginning of the month, I entered the shooting stage.


    Currently, the crew has moved to Ukraine, and will shoot some location scenes near Kiev.


    After Jeff Abrams''s "Hurricane Rescue 2" finished shooting and moved to the post-production stage, he began to be distracted, presided over the post-production of the film, and made pre-planning for the TV series project "Lost" .


    Abrams will personally direct the first few episodes of this TV series, and then control the overall situation as a producer.


    Similarly, "Lost" and "Chernobyl" were all packaged by Shahai Entertainment to CAA as a one-stop service.


    Ronan does not believe in CAA''s packaging production capabilities in first-line large-scale productions and even second-line commercial films, because their packaging services have basically not been involved in large-scale investment commercial films.


    But packaging TV series, this is the housekeeper of CAA.


    However, CAA¡¯s recent recommendation of actors is a bit unreliable. It is probably due to the constant pressure of star-level actor customers to switch jobs. CAA has signed many new actors in the past year and seems to want to cultivate more loyalty and recognition of CAA. customer of.


    It''s not easy for newcomers to get started. This is basically the case in all business districts, unless they are the second generation.


    Just like recommending Lindsay Lohan and Blake Lively to the filming crew of "Gossip Girl", CAA sells its newcomers to Hollywood.


    The effect can only be said to be general. For example, Ronan asked Lindsay Bill to cross out Lindsay Lohan.


    On the "Lost" crew, CAA recommended a young actress named Evangeline Lily to play the leading role. After seeing the natural and old face in the profile photo, Ronan vetoed it very firmly.


    The actresses recommended by CAA have successively encountered problems of unqualified appearance, which gave Ronan the urge to kick CAA and cooperate with other agencies.


    First Lindsay Lohan, then Evangeline Lily, what the **** is this?


    Is it so difficult to understand the most basic requirement of the vase-like role of being beautiful and **** proposed by Shahai Entertainment?


    Brian Lord quickly called Ronan and said that he would personally ask about the actor recommendation for this role.


    In any case, CAA is the largest brokerage company in Hollywood. Ronan cannot easily make the decision to kick out an important partner such as CAA because of his temporary likes and dislikes.


    Relativity Entertainment cooperates with major Hollywood agencies. Ronan never restricts which agency the actors or behind-the-scenes staff come from for all film projects shot by Shahai Entertainment. However, for TV drama projects, CAA clients have always been given priority.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s first TV series, which has been broadcast for three seasons of "Grey the Intern", successfully entered the public television station in the first season and succeeded. CAA played an extremely important role.


    The relativity entertainment back then was not the relativity entertainment now.


    The TV series of Relativity Entertainment will basically no longer enter the TV platform, and the future platform choice is Netflix streaming.


    After the popularity of TV series, including DVD rental and sale, all can be carried out through the Netflix platform.


    "Lost", "Gossip Girl" and "Chernobyl" three series, the latter will only be shot for one season, the former is the first season, the fate is determined by the market response.


    The production of these three dramas will be finished in the middle of next year and will be released on Netflix''s streaming media platform one after another.


    In addition, "House of Cards", "The Walking Dead" and "Game of Thrones" are all recruited by the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment to start the script adaptation of the first season.


    However, Netflix''s streaming media must remain hot, and works that may become popular dramas must be launched one after another, rather than being invested in it.


    The preparation of these two films will take a while.


    Compared with the movies, Ronan has seen too many American dramas, and the stock is really limited. Only according to some impressions, the screenwriter department can make appropriate creations.


    For example, collect horror legends from all over the United States, and see if there is any possibility of adapting horror TV series after integration.


    There is also a famous TV series. Although I have not watched it, I have also heard of Xie Er''s name. Once on the Internet, there were many voices saying that a certain series copied Xie Er.


    Ronan also focused on this concept when convening a meeting with the screenwriting department, asking the screenwriters to create suitable sitcoms based on several otaku and beautiful women.


    For this kind of drama, the investment in the first season is low. After the script is completed and passed the review, you can try the effect in the previous season.


    Ten episodes were shot in the first season, a few million dollars is enough.


    With the current strength of Shahai Entertainment, even if it fails, this loss is completely affordable.


    If it succeeds, not to mention like "The Big Bang Theory", half of the results means that a large profit may be generated.


    DVDs can be sold out.


    Many of Netflix¡¯s hot dramas, even if they can be seen online at any time, still have a large number of consumers paying for the DVD Ronan has never seen the previous "Big Bang Theory" and can only use it. Cross the river by feeling the stones in this way.


    Fortunately, sitcoms are a common type in Hollywood and filming is not that difficult.


    After the screenwriting meeting, George Clint chatted with Ronan for a while and recommended a project.


    "For a TV drama project, Vince Gilligan was hired."


    In the office, George Clint poured a glass of water with Ronan and placed it on the coffee table next to him. He took a thick paper bag from the desk and handed it to Ronan: "This man has been a screenwriter. , Has been a producer and director, and is also an old Hollywood qualification."


    Ronan told the truth: "I haven''t heard of him before."


    George Clint smiled and said, "Actually, I haven''t heard of it before." After making a little joke, he said: "This is recommended by James Wong and Glenn Morgan. "


    Ronan had already opened the file bag, and when he heard the two men, he had certain expectations for the contents of the file bag.


    Both James Wong and Glenn Morgan have worked with Shahai Entertainment. The former is still working on "Reaper is Coming 4". Both of them are more reliable types, and the recommended person should not be outrageous.


    George Clint continued: "Vince Gilligan, James Wong and Glenn Morgan worked together on the "X-Files" crew for two years. Before this project came to us, it had been approved by FX, TNT , HBO and many other TV stations refused. The most exaggerated is that someone just threw it into the trash after watching it."


    He added: "According to James Huang, most of the reasons for rejection are the same-no one wants to read the story of a middle-aged uncle trafficking in drugs in New Mexico..."


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    "This is not just a story of a middle-aged uncle selling drugs in New Mexico." George Clint further said: "The protagonist is still a big villain!"


    Ronan took out the information in the file bag and looked up at George Clint: "So many TV stations and production companies refuse, right?"


    There are also many Hollywood movies and TV series with absolute villains as the protagonists, and it is not uncommon for successful ones.


    For example, "The Sopranos" which started in 1999.


    HBO, a fictional TV series that reflects the theme of the Mafia, has been receiving high ratings and has become a frequent guest of the Golden Globe and Emmy Awards in recent years.


    George Clint nodded slightly: "Because this is a project strongly recommended by James Wong and Glenn Morgan, I specially let people know about it."


    A successful director and a successful screenwriter are willing to endorse the project, which impresses George Clint more than the project itself: "Except for those two reasons, almost all companies put three labels on the project: Darkness, Cult, minority!"


    Ronan generally understands that once the project is positioned as a niche, any production company will become very cautious in investing, even in the TV series with low investment in the first quarter.


    After all, no one''s funds fell from the sky.


    In the tradition of Hollywood over the years, for a series, it takes a big risk to take a villain as the protagonist.


    George Clint added: "I have been in contact with Vince Gilligan. He told me very bluntly that the main line of the project is very creative. It is to completely record how a good old man who has been stubborn for half his life has changed. Become a demon."


    Ronan opened the project book and looked through it. The bad guys would be attractive. The good guys in Hollywood film and television works are not much different, but the bad guys are all bad.


    Moreover, this project reminded him of a middle-aged man¡ªLao Bai who had almost no impression.


    This is a TV series in which he has never watched the first episode. The first time he left because he had something to do after watching most of the episode, and was later taken off the shelves completely, and he was too lazy to search for resources for a TV series.


    Therefore, Lao Bai didn''t leave any impression on him, let Ronan think about it, and might never remember it.


    He didn''t even know what the name of Lao Bai''s character was.


    Hearing the words of George Clint and seeing the beginning of the story of the project script in his hand, he had only a vague impression. The colleagues who recommended the series to him were always called Lao Bai.


    There are many TV characters called Lao Bai, such as the one who knows sunflower acupuncture hands, but this Lao Bai is not a runaway.


    Ronan looked at the actor''s name "Water-White" and understood why it was called Lao Bai.


    His last name is "White".


    Once watched the first episode, and gradually got some impression, after seeing the script setting of the first episode, Ronan felt that this should be "Breaking Bad" by the protagonist called Lao Bai!


    Ronan first read the summary of the first episode. Water-White, New Mexico, is a small person who can''t be more ordinary and works as a chemistry teacher in a high school. But he was diagnosed with lung cancer in the middle and late stages. Facing the sudden misfortune, he first thought about the future livelihood of his family, because he has a pregnant wife in his 40s and a son with mild cerebral palsy. And he is the only source of income for the family.


    George Clint saw Ronan look very seriously and stopped talking.


    This is not the first time he has seen this kind of thing. A project that other companies don''t even look at can attract Ronan. Ronan then promoted the project and became a hit.


    How did "Blair the Witch" come about? How many people thought that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" would have a big box office in North America? The pirate movie, which is recognized as a market poison, also made Ronan abruptly get the super-popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" out.


    Although he thought it was "Breaking Bad", Ronan used to have too little impression and could only say that it was better than nothing, so he read the script carefully to determine if it really had a selling point.


    Frankly speaking, the plot of the script didn¡¯t catch people at the beginning, but as the plot progressed, the protagonist¡¯s life was pushed down to the edge of the cliff, and it seemed persuasive to take risks, but the charm of money made him go crazy, sin and redemption. The road is particularly tangled, and the struggle between justice and evil is always inextricable...


    Lao Bai has changed from a wage earner who stopped working on this ticket to a big drug lord who wants to build an empire business.


    Ronan closed the script and made a decision: "Let me talk about the project with Vince Gilligan, and Shahai Entertainment will buy out this project and all subsequent related copyrights."


    George Clint said: "Vince Gilligan asked to be a producer, at least one of the producers."


    "Yes." After the copyright was bought out, the highest power was in the hands of Shahai Entertainment. Ronan did not object: "Tell Vince Gilligan, if he can prove his ability, I can give him Sanda- Rams received the same treatment."


    "Negotiating shouldn''t be difficult." George Clint had contacted Vince Gilligan and was more optimistic: "In a short time, Vince Gilligan could not find a buyer."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and was rejected by many TV stations and many production companies one after another, which can effectively reduce Vince Gilligan''s psychological expectations.


    In fact, production companies are often willing to negotiate with experts who have worked hard in the circle for many years, because although the other party''s asking price is not low, they will not open up their mouths and offer sky-high prices that are seriously unrealistic.


    Some new talents with unconscious heads are the most mind-blowing. They think that geniuses are like themselves that can get the air every second, not to mention the sky-high price, and they will also require a high percentage of post-production...


    This project is not difficult to win. If it goes well, preparations can begin this year, and next year, it will be able to log on to Netflix''s streaming media platform.


    Ronan left George Clint¡¯s office and went to Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. Although the animation studio¡¯s first feature animation "Despicable Me" could only be released in the summer of 2005, the success of "Little Pig Peppa" However, the studio has sufficient funds.


    In this business society, money can bring many things, such as the high enthusiasm of employees.


    No amount of chicken soup can be compared to the remuneration in line with the value of the job.


    "There are still more than a dozen authorization negotiations going on."


    Chris Leonard, head of the animation studio, introduced to Ronan: "Just around "Peppa Pig", this year''s revenue will be more than 250 million US dollars."


    Ronan nodded, and said, "You guys are indispensable. I have already greeted the finance department. There will be surprises for the studio''s award this year."


    Chris Leonard said with a smile: "You are the original source of creativity, and we are also in your light."


    Ronan said half jokingly: "So, the company will also give me a large bonus."


    This is also the actual situation. In addition to the company¡¯s share dividends and normal remuneration for all projects initiated by Ronan, he, like the gold medal producer in the Hollywood industry, separately enjoys various project rewards and dividends that comply with laws and regulations.


    For example, in 2004, Ronan¡¯s pre-tax income as a producer was as high as US$78.2 million, including the post-production and project income dividends of the previous years of the project, as well as the project award.


    Among them, "Little Pig Page" contributed more than one-eighth.


    Once the surroundings of popular cartoons become crazy, they never make any sense.


    Counting the remuneration of the president and chief creative officer of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan''s pre-tax income from work is over 100 million.


    Even some people in the circle have called Ronan the third richest person in the entertainment industry besides George Lucas and David Fincher.


    This of course does not count media giants such as Sam Redstone and Rupert Murdoch.


    Goldman Sachs COO Lloyd Blankfein promised Ronan one thing, as long as Netflix is ??listed on the Nasdaq, Ronan will definitely become the richest man in Hollywood!


    Most of Ronan''s personal income is invested again, which can legally reduce the tax burden, and the dollar is constantly depreciating, even from the perspective of value preservation, investment is the most cost-effective.


    His personal foundation continues to take in the outstanding shares of Apple, Google and Amazon in the market. Nowadays, regardless of the price, buying is very cost-effective.


    Ronan does not speculate in stocks, and after buying, he will hold it for a long time.


    The two chatted for a while on "Little Pig Peppa", which is making efforts all over the world, and turned to "Kung Fu Panda" which is being produced by the animation studio.


    "The preliminary design is basically completed. After the year, multiple teams will be assembled to start production." Chris Leonard introduced the specific situation: "The studio hired the director and producer of "SpongeBob SquarePants" as Mark Osborne. Director of the project."


    This is the director approved by Ronan. He has a very rich resume and is one of the main contributors to the success of the "SpongeBob SquarePants" series.


    Chris Reynard said: "I have children and Mark Osborne, and the production philosophy is the same, that is, to make a work that can make our children happy while being educated. The central spirit is'' Become your own hero'', the truth is quite simple, it can be understood as''people should not be in appearance''."


    Ronan agreed and said: "Yes. The theme of the story created by "Kung Fu Panda" conveys a very positive, positive message that we all want to believe, and then think of ways to use interesting experiences and funny, spectacular and unusual The action scenes enrich this theme."


    Chris Leonard nodded and said, "The production cycle will take two years."


    "No problem." Ronan said: "The next joint meeting between Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures, you will discuss the specific release time."


    Before the arrival of the new year, during the growing black movement, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mailed out Oscar votes to all students.


    With the current social situation, Will Smith and "Crash" are both popular candidates for their Oscar projects.


    (Lao Bai''s script was delivered to many companies around 2005, and was rejected without exception. It was not until more than a year later that it was discovered by AMC and Sony Pictures.)


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    Relativity Entertainment brings together the power of the entire company to promote the publicity of the awards season, but Ronan is also letting people control the degree of it, so as to avoid excessive publicity causing people''s rebellious psychology, which will lead to a big fever and death.


    In the past, there have been cases of upset at the Oscars award ceremony, but in general, the probability of upset in the nearly eighty-year history of the Oscars is relatively small.


    The Oscar is different from the Football World Cup, which often happens when the latter is hot and must die.


    In the award season, it is more common for popular seed players to push all the way and finally get the corresponding awards.


    The probability of winning important Oscar awards is often directly proportional to popularity and exposure.


    The ballots were sent out. Just entered 2005, Embassy Pictures¡¯ pull conference and Will Smith¡¯s party, one after another, the total investment in public relations for the two films "Crash" and "When Happiness Comes Knock" has been More than ten million dollars.


    Of course, more investment was spent on "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", after all, this film is being released on a large scale in North America.


    After the New Year, the North American box office of this film has reached 146.87 million US dollars.


    This has also become the focus of many competitors'' attacks. They have repeatedly voiced in the media, saying that "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is too commercial and lacks artistic content.


    The box office is here. It is difficult to refute. Ronan can''t deliberately give up the profit of the film because of Oscar, right?


    What are Hollywood films for? After all, it is not commercial profit.


    As the award season entered the Oscar stage, the situation gradually became clear, and the popular seed players of various awards also showed through the outpost awards.


    "Crash" has won multiple best picture awards, Will Smith is the number one favorite for best actor, Clint Eastwood is recognized as strong and strong, Hilary Swank has been released since "Million Dollar Baby" After that, more than 80% of the best actress award was taken away.


    In terms of popularity and exposure, these four are the highest.


    But the most popular entertainment news in North America is not the seeded players who award the prizes, but the Netflix!


    Since the beginning of January, Netflix advertising has spread all over the United States. Whether in traditional newspapers, magazines, TV stations, or the emerging Internet including Netflix Sharing, you can see advertisements for Netflix¡¯s new business-Netflix media!


    "Do you want to watch movies and TV series without leaving home? Do you want to play high-definition movies and TV series on your computer screen with the mouse? Netflix streaming media provides you with the most convenient movie and TV service."


    After entering the New Year, Netflix''s advertising began to bombard all over the world. Except for the necessary working capital, all income from the DVD rental and sales business was used by Netflix to develop new businesses.


    Although the DVD business was at the time, Ronan knew that Netflix had to transform.


    In the past year, Netflix began to upload all offline video and disc resources to the online platform, and officially began the transformation of streaming media.


    The massive content of 100,000 film and television works, personalized recommendations, a large number of users accumulated by Netflix''s existing business, the pulling effect of social sharing, and personalized recommendations have laid the foundation for Netflix''s next development.


    If it is a pure streaming media platform, even if Netflix''s related business can be carried out smoothly, it will not take long to get into trouble.


    In the past, Netflix developed rapidly, and content copyright owners and publishers all saw the huge market potential of online content consumption. They either joined the battle or started to raise prices. At this time, Netflix discovered its biggest weakness. As a streaming media platform, content is the foundation of the platform''s vigorous vitality. Once the supply of premium copyrighted content is cut off, the consequences will be disastrous.


    At that time, Netflix decided to make an adventurous attempt on content creation after many internal considerations. In 2013, Netflix spent $100 million to shoot a TV series "House of Cards" with only 13 episodes.


    Netflix is ??really involved in content production.


    Due to the late start of content production, coupled with foreign companies belonging to Hollywood, Netflix is ??increasingly restricted in content.


    Even, many Hollywood companies refused to cooperate with Netflix at that time.


    But now, the situation is completely different.


    Relativity Entertainment has turned Netflix into Hollywood''s own person, an important peripheral sales channel for Hollywood, and even the key to many companies'' DVD revenue.


    In terms of production, Netflix has Relativity Entertainment as its support. Ronan has prepared a large number of drama projects for Netflix''s streaming media. Even if Netflix still has to pay for Shahai Entertainment, the production of new content will no longer be a constraint.


    The most troublesome copyright library, Ronan, is planning ahead. When the streaming media business is still on the market and Hollywood has basically not paid attention to it, he has already used the foresight advantage to take advantage of Netflix¡¯s near-monopoly position in the DVD network rental and sales business. Consolidated content copyright.


    Of all the medium and large companies in Hollywood, only Paramount Pictures¡¯ film library has not authorized Netflix.


    Others were all captured by Relativity Entertainment.


    In the last few years of Ronan, Netflix paid a five-year license fee of US$130 million in order to obtain the exclusive Internet copyright of "Seinfeld" from Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Now, let alone "The Story of Seinfeld", even the authorization of "Friends" is in Netflix''s hands.


    No one takes the online broadcasting of movies and televisions seriously, most of them regard it as a subsidiary business of Netflix DVD rental and sales.


    Content richness is always one of the most critical factors in the development of streaming media services.


    When Netflix''s streaming media business was about to go online, Ronan also made a special trip to San Francisco to convene a meeting with Netflix''s top management again.


    Ronan is not proficient in specific professional businesses, but he put forward Netflix''s next phase of goals.


    Attract a larger number of users, especially paying users; establish a user database and be guided by user needs; optimize network technology to provide faster and cheaper operation methods for all aspects of Netflix; optimize various business content services; continue to advance Global expansion, and every time we enter an overseas market, we must make localized improvements based on the specific market conditions.


    The most important point is to increase business investment on smart mobile terminals.


    Before leaving San Francisco, Ronan met with the team leader of the Goldman Sachs Group stationed in Netflix. Now it has entered 2005, and the time for Netflix to be listed on the Nasdaq is getting closer.


    Whether Netflix''s streaming media business can develop smoothly is directly related to the company''s performance in listing.


    The two self-produced dramas provided by Sandsea Entertainment for Netflix''s streaming media business are also stepping up their publicity. Both Bell Grylls and Dawn Johnson have maintained high exposure.


    Netflix''s goal is to add 1 million paying users to "Survival" and "Prison Break".


    Due to the first-mover advantage and the advantage of richer content provision, Netflix has already launched a monthly payment plan that has been very smooth. Today, there are close to 14 million paying users, most of which are monthly users of $12.99/month.


    After the streaming media service is launched, monthly users can directly watch online on demand.


    For the vast majority of people, especially those who can use the computer to access the Internet, this expenditure is very small, and they cannot even buy a genuine DVD of a movie.


    The key to attracting users to pay is whether there is content they are interested in.


    Therefore, whether it was once or now, the key factor of Netflix''s streaming media business is content copyright.


    On January 11, 2005, after a year and a half of preparations, Netflix¡¯s streaming media business was officially launched and listed, including three major sections, Netflix rental, Netflix video and Netflix sharing, all of which are highly recommended in prominent positions. new business.


    Especially Netflix shares, a piece of information is quickly forwarded, spreading to the space of 20 million users.


    At the same time, all mobile clients of Netflix''s other businesses are listed.


    The new and optimized Netflix apps form the largest customer service group software on the smart mobile terminal.


    It''s not just North America.


    In terms of overseas, Netflix has launched related businesses in other countries and Western Europe, Latin America''s most important Mexico and Brazil.


    In the office of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan opened the Netflix website, selected the streaming video service, and the video homepage appeared.


    "Prison Break" and "Survival Survival" occupy the most conspicuous positions. Other popular movies and TV series such as "Pirates of the Caribbean", "The Bourne Shadow", "Spiderman" and "Friends", "Emergency Room Stories" ~www .novelhall.com~ can also be easily seen.


    All kinds of film and television categories are clear at a glance, and the key item search in the site is easy to get started.


    Ronan chose to search for World War II and epics. On the page, films such as "Pearl Harbor" and "Saving Private Ryan" were quickly displayed.


    As for searching by actor or director, it can be done easily.


    Ronan chose the director, Peter Jackson was selected in the P column, and films such as "The Dead" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy appeared immediately.


    As the boss of the company, Ronan is also a paying user of Netflix, but he chose the highest package, which is the highest monthly user of $19.99/month.


    He opened the "Return of the King" interface. There are two options for online playback and DVD. The former is naturally an online service that provides streaming media, and the latter is an online DVD rental and sales business.


    Ronan¡¯s office computer is not said to be the top configuration on the market, but it is also the top of the common types. After opening the "Return of the King", he directly chose the highest BD definition. Due to sufficient bandwidth and hardware, the playback is very smooth. After watching for nearly half an hour, there was no lag.


    As for the definition of the video, it is basically the same as the high-definition Blu-ray disc of a DVD player.


    Ronan directly dragged the video to the Minastiris offensive and defensive battle, and waited for about ten seconds for buffering, after which the playback was still smooth.


    As long as the hardware and bandwidth are guaranteed, the clarity and smoothness of the video provided by Netflix are not a problem.


    In addition to the highest BD, there are three definitions to choose from below, and the lowest picture is played, which is roughly the level of a genuine video tape.


    Low-end computers and the most common dial-up Internet access can also guarantee the viewing effect.


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    Atlanta, Georgia.


    In an office building, Adrian, who had had lunch, returned to the office and sat in front of the computer to read the news. The recent situation is really messy, and the black uncles are about to riot.


    Knowing that, he stopped uploading that video.


    Although it was quickly deleted, in that short period of time, the video has been quickly spread across the United States through Netflix sharing.


    In the past month, the residents of the community, including his parents, are going crazy.


    There are uncle Hei wandering around the community all day long, can he not be crazy if he protests at every turn?


    Isn''t Atlanta black and white? The people from the south invaded the community in the north. What are the police doing? If this continues, will Atlanta still be Atlanta?


    Adrian regretted his impulse, and the result was asking for trouble.


    A short video has caused turmoil throughout Atlanta.


    Fortunately, I recently found some good-looking ones, otherwise I will have to be annoyed by the black uncles when I get home from get off work.


    Adrian looked at the latest news about the black uncles. They were still making trouble. Atlanta didn''t know when it would be quiet.


    He yawned and felt sleepy. He stayed up to the computer for two consecutive nights, and he couldn''t hold it anymore.


    The company has a lunch break and will not be resigned because of the noon break. Adrian simply lay on the table and prepared to squint for a while.


    "Hey, Ed!" Suddenly someone called him, "Asleep?"


    Adrian raised his head and found that it was Edwards, a close colleague.


    "Something?" he asked.


    Edwards pointed to his face: "What''s wrong with you these two days? Lost? You have dark circles."


    Adrian rubbed his dim sleepy eyes, and said, "I didn''t sleep well after staying up late to watch the drama these past two days."


    "Bought a new DVD?" Edwards was curious: "What drama can have such a charm?"


    Adrian shook his head: "It''s not a DVD, you know Netflix?"


    Edwards hurriedly said: "Although I don''t use it, many people around use Netflix sharing." He got closer and said mysteriously: "Tell you a secret, I heard people say that the recent black uncles in Atlanta The horrible thing was caused by someone taking a video and uploading it to Netflix."


    In an instant, Adrian''s face was exceptional.


    "What''s the matter?" Edwards looked at him and asked.


    "It''s okay, it''s okay." Adrian quickly changed the subject: "Netflix has recently launched a movie and TV series viewing function, and released two new dramas, which are particularly good-looking."


    Edwards wondered: "New drama? Even if it''s wonderful, it won''t make you stay up late, right? Isn''t it repeated watching an episode."


    Adrian explained: "No. Netflix''s online streaming mode is completely different from that of TV stations. They released all the episodes of a season at once. You don''t know, the show is too exciting to stop. It¡¯s so enjoyable to read it all at once."


    Edwards is full of questions: "Is there still this new show premiere mode?"


    Adrian took out his Motorola smartphone, opened the Netflix app, found two new dramas, and ordered them to Edwards: "Just these two."


    Edwards saw it clearly. One is called "Prison Break" and the other is called "Survival in the Wilds". There are multiple episodes on display.


    "Does it look good?" he asked.


    Adrian pointed to his dark circles: "They are proof."


    Then he said what Chase touted.


    Edwards couldn''t help but said, "I''ll take a look when I get home from get off work."


    "It''s not free, there is a charge." Adrian specifically reminded: "It is charged monthly, and you have to pay a monthly fee of $12.99 to watch."


    Edwards didn''t care at all: "It''s just two hamburgers."


    As soon as he got off work in the afternoon, Edwards hurriedly left the office and drove to his place of residence. Since he lives alone, he specially bought dinner to take back with him.


    Back home, sitting in front of the computer, Edwards ate a pizza while waiting to turn on.


    When the computer was turned on, he entered the Netflix website, went to see "Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wild", and found a good reputation, and the word of mouth was simply bursting.


    "After watching one season at a time, it''s simply crooked."


    "It''s still a good way to play. It''s constipated like a TV station''s weekly episodes. It''s annoying to wait."


    "It''s so convenient, just like watching an enhanced TV show."


    "The most important thing is that the drama is wonderful. I spent a few staying up all night watching it!"


    ""Prison Break" and "Survival from the Wild" next door are all poisonous, and you can''t stop it!"


    "Don''t want to be confused, the most important thing is that you can watch it all at once, don''t wait."


    Seeing this, Edwards couldn''t help but quickly registered an account and followed the prompts to pay a monthly fee of $12.99 with a credit card.


    These operations are very simple, unlike some websites that are cumbersome to register a number.


    Edwards quickly became a paid member of Netflix, first clicked on "Prison Break", watched it attentively, and then couldn''t stop.


    In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, this is an entry-level American drama, suitable for most people to watch, it is scary and exciting.


    Human beings always have great enthusiasm for tension and suspense.


    Edwards ate pizza and watched, forgetting the time. After watching a few episodes, there is only one feeling: such a boutique series is simply the enjoyment of life.


    This $12.99 is simply worth it!


    Finally, at twelve o''clock in the night, Edwards stopped because of the urgency, press play, went to the toilet, and came back to watch!


    Anyway, the next day is a rest day, you don''t need to go to work, and you can''t sleep without staying up all night!


    Netflix¡¯s new business is really good, especially the premiere model, which is so friendly.


    I used to chase a drama, one episode a week, sorrowful.


    This Netflix is ??better.


    The definition of the video played online is very good, basically it doesn''t freeze much, and there is no need to wait for the advertisement!


    When registering, Edwards also took a look at it. There are abundant resources of film and television dramas on the website. It seems that you can use Netflix to watch the shows you want to watch in the future.


    Edwards is also considered a knowledgeable person. When changing episodes, one thing came to mind. Netflix''s TV series premiere mode is simply a revolutionary breakthrough!


    The episode was very exciting, and it was not until the early morning that Edwards could not hold on, shut down and went to sleep.


    Woke up the next morning, after washing, there was no motivation to go out, eating the leftover pizza from last night, and continued to chase the drama with itching.


    Compared to the madman when he first watched it, Edwards is a lot calmer. The series is really exciting, and the particularity of the subject matter is so fascinating.


    Correspondingly, this kind of drama is not expected to be a longevity drama.


    The mystery of the prison is the most attractive place. Once the escape is successful, most of the charm of "Prison Break" will disappear.


    But this does not prevent him from continuing to chase now.


    For lunch, Edwards ordered the takeaway, and didn''t really stop until after watching all the episodes of the first season.


    Then, he refrained from watching "Survival in the Wild" next door, first opened Netflix sharing, studied for a while, and then returned to the streaming interface to search for movies and TV works of interest.


    Edwards found that almost all works can be searched. If you want to see, you only need to enter the name in the search bar.


    This is really convenient.


    No need to wait for someone to mail a DVD to your door, no need to look around in a Blockbuster store, just move the mouse and keyboard, and watch what you want.


    Edwards specifically looked at the number of works displayed on the streaming media page, including more than 100,000 movies and TV series!


    Such a library is amazing! I remember when Blockbuster was at its peak, there were only more than 30,000 film and television works.


    This new business of Netflix is ??simply a boon for all film fans!


    After a short break, Edwards went to watch "Survival in the Wild" again. This type of show was quite unfamiliar to him.


    Originally Edwards didn''t have much expectations, but he was attracted to the various wonderful performances of the man in the wild and dangerous environment.


    This is a man who dares to eat anything!


    Seeing the next two episodes, the man standing at the top of the food chain has his life, Edwards can''t help but worry that he won''t cook the earth and eat it?


    This is a real man with heavy taste!


    And it''s not just entertainment. After watching it, Edwards felt that he had expanded his knowledge and benefited a lot.


    When driving out for a self-guided tour, maybe you can use it anytime...


    Edwards thought for a while, eating fish, snakes, tree roots, leaves is barely acceptable; but eating raw ants and various insects...


    Forget it, he knelt to Bell Grylls.


    It''s so peculiar to eat anything!


    This weekend¡¯s rest day Edwards had a very fulfilling time. After watching "Prison Break" and "Survival", he watched many movies on Netflix''s online streaming media.


    Compared with traditional TV and DVD, the choice is wider, faster and cheaper, and you can watch it when you choose. It is simply tailored for people like him who often use computers and the Internet.


    Edwards even felt that he could give up TV and DVD to a certain extent.


    Netflix is ??changing the way users watch through Internet technology innovation. Ronan has always instilled in Netflix a concept of how to let consumers find "entertainment" content they like.


    In order to solve this problem, Netflix provides everyone with a platform-Netflix streaming.


    It allows users to find their own taste on the platform.


    In the first week of Netflix¡¯s listing, with the support of huge publicity, brand-new play mode of series, and the bursting of reputation of the same important series, the business quickly expanded in the English-speaking Five-Friendly Area, Western Europe and Latin America¡¯s Mexico and Argentina. .


    In North America alone, paying users surged by 350,000.


    At the same time, the research and consulting company hired by Netflix also has the latest market data feedback.


    Ronan knows very well that Netflix''s streaming media model will change the viewing habits of many viewers.


    Netflix''s episodes are usually released throughout the season, and viewers can watch the entire season continuously. This kind of viewing mode quickly became a nickname on Netflix''s sharing-violent watching!


    According to market feedback data, 67% of viewers are very interested in Netflix, and as many as 89% of those who have used Netflix streaming media said that Netflix¡¯s violent watching made them feel Very cool!


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 Chapter 735： The rise of the new king

    Wall Street, an inconspicuous street near Broadway in the Southern District of Manhattan, is only one-third of a mile long, narrow and short, sandwiched between tall buildings.


    Here, it is a world-renowned financial center.


    In the office of Goldman Sachs, Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Blankfein, looking at the latest summary of the information he just got.


    Kuster, the project leader who sent the information, sat opposite.


    Lloyd Blankfein did not look at the data first: "Tell me about the specifics."


    "The streaming media business has achieved the expected success of Netflix. Of course, Netflix has invested a lot in publicity." Kuster said quickly: "Netflix''s new drama model is very popular. Today, Netflix has added 510,000 paying subscribers in North America, and this number continues to increase over time. The growth effect is expected to last for about half a year."


    Lloyd Blankfein slowly nodded: "This exceeds our most optimistic estimate."


    Kuster continued: "Netflix''s business is listed in multiple overseas markets, and the first step has been successful."


    "A wider global market." Lloyd Blankfein said softly.


    The North American market is very large. Large companies can create tens of billions of assets for a certain industry, but the global market is even bigger!


    "Netflix''s current overseas markets are only English-speaking regions, Western Europe and Latin America, Mexico and Brazil. This is close to the limit of Netflix''s resource allocation." As the direct person in charge of the Netflix project, Kuster knows the situation in more detail: "Without the assistance of Relativity Entertainment''s overseas branches around the world, Netflix''s overseas expansion would not be so smooth."


    Lloyd Blankfein said very pertinently: "Ronan Anderson''s decision-making and relativistic entertainment platform are the key to Netflix''s rapid development."


    Kuster nodded: "Just like Bill Gates is to Microsoft, Ronan Anderson is very important to Netflix."


    "Our role in the future is an investor." Lloyd Blankfein smiled: "We need someone to create value for our investment. Ronan Anderson is an extremely good decision maker."


    Wall Street''s capital rarely directly participates in the operation of investment companies. What they want is profit. Of course, if the invested company can''t continue to create value, the people on Wall Street don''t mind joining together to replace a more suitable leader for their investment.


    Lloyd Blankfein asked: "How about the data overseas?"


    Kuster said: "Currently there are only preliminary statistics. The total number of registered users in several overseas markets exceeds 5 million, and the proportion of paying users is extremely high. However, in the short term, due to the penetration rate of computers and the Internet, subsequent growth will be slow. "


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "We have investments in both the computer industry and the communications industry. There are clear data that show that computers and the Internet will explode in the next few years."


    "Computers and the Internet have exploded, and Netflix''s registered users are also very likely to explode." Kuster said the fact: "Looking at the world, including North America, the only large company that provides Internet online authentic streaming services is Netflix. In the DVD industry, social networks, video sharing and other businesses, Netflix is ??also in an absolute leading position, either without competitors, or weak competitors."


    His words continue: "Netflix is ??still participating in and promoting the smartphone business. They have established stable communication channels with several major mobile phone manufacturers, software service providers, and chip manufacturer Qualcomm. In order to promote a common business alliance, they have already established a stable communication channel. After more than half a year of hard work, the only constraint is that Netflix is ??not strong enough."


    Lloyd Blankfein understood what he meant: "If Netflix goes public, these problems will be resolved."


    "Yes." Kuster fully agreed: "Netflix''s model is very successful. Ronan Anderson''s vision is very forward-looking. Netflix''s development after being acquired by Relativity Entertainment has fully proved this."


    Lloyd Blankfein nodded slowly and firmly. Wall Street is optimistic about Netflix, not without reason.


    "In the past few months, Netflix, as the starting place of the Atlanta event, has attracted much attention and has continuously attracted new users." Kuster''s words slowed down: "Streaming media business attracts users to pay for consumption. The Internet is the largest Netflix¡¯s film and television copyright library, new dramas with an explosion of word-of-mouth, and Ronan Anderson¡¯s ability in film production are all guarantees for Netflix¡¯s future development."


    "BOSS!" He said extremely seriously: "Once Netflix is ??listed, it may create miracles!"


    Lloyd Blankfee recognized: "Our commissions will be more." He laughed: "The value displayed by Netflix has surpassed Google when it went public last year."


    Having said that, he pressed the intercom and said to the secretary: "Convene all personnel above the supervisor level in the operation department for an afternoon meeting!"


    Goldman Sachs will also push Netflix to a higher level.


    Netflix''s new streaming media business has achieved great success. Old Hollywood movies have never lacked audiences. The two newly launched "Bad TV" dramas have all burst in word of mouth.


    Under the impetus of Relativity Entertainment, Bell Grylls soon gained the title of "the man at the top of the food chain".


    Dawn Johnson also attracted national attention once again after "The Scorpion King".


    The orders for the second season of "Prison Break" and "Survival Survival" were also sent to the desk of Shahai Entertainment by Netflix. As the chief creators signed at least a trilogy long contract, the two projects were immediately put on the preparation schedule .


    The difference is that "Survival from the Wild" will have a third and even fourth season, and "Prison Break" will end in the second season.


    At the end of the first season, the protagonists have successfully escaped from prison, and the second season will tell about their escape from the police.


    This type of script is very limited by the subject matter, and it is impossible to shoot for a long time.


    Ronan will not wait until the word-of-mouth is completely decayed. Netflix''s streaming media start-up, the word-of-mouth of the self-made drama is very important.


    There is no psychological barrier to cutting off "Prison Break". After all, the subject matter is determined. "Prison Break" cannot become a longevity drama like "Friends", "Sein Fei Biography" and "Emergency Room Story".


    This drama is a typical addiction to death.


    Several other self-produced dramas prepared by Shahai Entertainment for Netflix are currently being filmed and produced, ready to go.


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    Dallas, Texas.


    Sandy Harding stood silently by the back door of a container truck, looking at the storefront not far away, and the sign of Blockbuster was being taken off by workers on the scaffolding.


    In the passage reserved for the entrance, several workers walked out with large cardboard boxes.


    "Ms. Harding." The leading worker asked, "Is that all?"


    Sandy Harding silently counted the cartons and said, "It''s all already."


    The workers successively carried the boxes onto the container truck. Several of the boxes were not sealed, and they opened after being shaken, revealing a box of video tapes inside.


    Sandy Harding climbed into the truck, took out a small bundle of tape from his pocket, packed and sealed the box silently.


    Before sealing the last carton, Sandy Harding took out a box of "Star Wars" video tapes and watched silently, his eyes gradually becoming wet.


    Sandy Harding worked at Blockbuster for fourteen years. He came to this large store for seven years and served as the store manager for five years. He knew every great loyal customer of the store and even called them by name.


    But in the past two years, fewer and fewer customers can call her name, because many people she knows never come to rent a video tape again.


    The store was unable to make ends meet, and Blockbuster decided to close it.


    Seeing that the sign was taken off and a box of video tapes were packed and transported away, Sandy Harding had only a heartache.


    People like her age have never figured out why Blockbuster is not working?


    Dallas has closed at least a third of Blockbuster stores.


    In many Americans, the classic Blockbuster store has become a memory engraved in the hearts of a generation, just like the impression of Nokia mobile phones in the hearts of some consumers.


    Just like a person dies, often certain things disappear, and what people remember is always their good.


    In the face of the emerging Netflix, Blockbuster, as a giant, has been slow to turn around strategically It was not until the end of 2004 that Blockbuster launched Blockbuster with the limited support of Viacom. Daonline-provides online DVD and video tape rental services.


    But Blockbuster Online is unable to pose a substantial threat to Netflix, a climate leader.


    Moreover, Ronan was completely puzzled by the actions of Blockbuster and its parent company Viacom. He did not even understand what the decision-makers of Blockbuster and Viacom thought.


    Because the customer resources of Blockbuster stores are not shared with Blockbuster online!


    Is there anything more ridiculous than this?


    For Netflix, Blockbuster Online is far from being as simple as one position behind. The gap between the two sides is almost as far as New York to Los Angeles. As a result, when Blockbuster Online took off, there was no oil in the fuel tank.


    How can such a Blockbuster online be competitive?


    Blockbuster wants to compete with Netflix on the Internet and does not want to abandon the huge physical resources. The result is already predictable.


    In January 2005, the once giant, Blockbuster, decided to fully retreat to the North American market. Blockbuster cut off 1,800 stores overseas and pushed out of the overseas market on a large scale.


    From beginning to end, Viacom did not give its subsidiary Blockbuster strong support.


    Perhaps, in the eyes of Summer Redstone, Blockbuster, which cannot act as a cash cow, is no longer worthy of Viacom''s massive resources to save.


    The rise of the new king is always accompanied by the fall of giants.


    The era of offline film rentals is gradually gone.


    Just like a video room, it won''t be long before the movie rental house can only exist in the memories of many people.


    With the development of the times, many things are destined to only become memories.


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 Chapter 736： Good peoples superiority

    "Congratulations, Will."


    Inside the racecourse, Tom Cruise and Will Smith slapped their fists: "Congratulations on your Best Actor Golden Globe Award."


    Will Smith smiled, then looked at Ronan and said, "The real winner is him."


    Ronan walked over with the horse and said, "Will, you seem to have forgotten. You are the one who came to the stage to receive the award."


    The burgundy horse snorted, as if echoing Ronan''s words.


    Will Smith touched the head of the bay red horse and said, "Earl, I haven''t been here for a few weeks. You turned against the enemy."


    "The earl obviously prefers Ronan." Tom Cruise led his dark horse towards the racecourse, then got on the horse with the help of the horse master and walked slowly.


    Ronan and Will Smith also got on their horses with the help of their horse trainers, and kept up with Tom Cruise.


    After these two people followed up, Tom Cruise continued the topic: "Basically all the outpost awards can be obtained. Will also nominated the best actor of the Screen Actors Guild. If not unexpected, he will also With this award, there is great hope for winning this year."


    Will Smith has a lot of expectations for this awards season: "I hope so."


    Tom Cruise looked at Ronan: "Crash should also be more certain, right? Just won the Golden Globe Award for best feature film."


    "This award is very good for propaganda." Ronan has no problems controlling horses to walk slowly: "My biggest worry is "Million Dollar Baby"."


    Will Smith smiled white teeth: "The situation is in our favor."


    Tom Cruise reminded: "Georgia is about to hold a hearing. A 12-person grand jury will decide whether to prosecute the two police officers."


    "Will they get the punishment they deserve?" Will Smith seems to be asking a question, but in fact he already has an answer.


    Ronan said: "I got the exact news that Georgia is ready for the situation to worsen."


    This topic is a bit heavy. After reaching a certain high point, what you see is completely different from the low point. Whether it is Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise, they all know that Georgia must maintain its tradition.


    What is the tradition of Georgia and Atlanta?


    The answer is obvious.


    Will Smith asked: "What preparations?"


    Ronan did not answer.


    "Use the National Guard?" Will Smith thought of an answer.


    Tom Cruise said: "Will, we can speak up, but there are some things that we can''t intervene, even Ronan can''t do it."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s Atlanta, not Los Angeles."


    Frankly speaking, even in Los Angeles, he would not do anything, but continue to act as a purer bystander.


    This is good for relativity entertainment!


    Ronan and Will Smith befriend, this is their personal relationship, and has nothing to do with the black community.


    Just like Ronan and Jessica Felton have a very good relationship, it is impossible to move their buttocks completely to their side because of discrimination against Latinos.


    "Forget it, don''t talk about it." Will Smith said: "We can''t control these things."


    He turned his head to look at Ronan: "Listen to Tom, you met a pair of twin sisters here?"


    Ronan controlled the horse to turn, shrugged, and said, "I just met once, and you also know Sister Olsen."


    Will Smith touched the ears under the hat: "A pair of sisters who are very good at doing business."


    Tom Cruise answered, "They are very interested in Ronan." He looked at Ronan: "I heard they asked you to ride a horse?"


    Will Smith suddenly changed his tone: "What horse did you invite to ride? Still together?"


    Ronan held the reins with one hand, and pointed at Will Smith with the other finger: "Your thoughts are too dirty, am I that kind of person?"


    "It''s not easy to say." Tom Cruise said directly: "The gossip tabloid reported that Angela Lindwo left the future world the next morning after you held a Christmas party."


    "Sister." Will Smith completely threw the so-called suffering black compatriots behind his head: "Ronan, why don''t we have a special sister party, I can invite the Williams sisters."


    In the previous words, Ronan was still a little interested. He almost collapsed when he heard Sister Williams: "You should keep it for yourself and enjoy."


    These three people are not good birds in Hollywood. Like hard-working woodpeckers, they like to fly around in the forest.


    Once, Tom Cruise, who was fairly reliable, was completely crooked under Ronan''s influence.


    Tom Cruise said at this time: "You know what science taught me to choose a female partner, right?"


    Will Smith and Ronan have heard him talk about it.


    "Kate Mara was also considered a candidate, and I had contact with her." Tom Cruise said meaningfully: "She also has a younger sister named Rooney Mara who also wants to be an actress."


    Ronan took a deep breath and said, "I found one thing."


    "What?" Will Smith asked curiously.


    "In front of you two bad guys." Ronan smiled and said, "I can find the superiority of good people!"


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith were immediately shocked by the man''s cheeky.


    Three people walked two laps on the racecourse. For those who are not familiar with the sport, once the time is longer, it will inevitably feel tired.


    went back to the racecourse and went directly to the rest area.


    "Look over there." Will Smith touched Ronan directly: "Your chance to be a good person is here."


    Ronan has seen three blonde girls, one tall and two short.


    The other party obviously saw him too.


    "Let me just say it." Ashley Olsen said, "He is here today."


    Mary Olsen said: "You won." She whispered: "This person is not stupid. The last time he gave us was his assistant''s phone number. All the calls were stopped by the assistant. Are you sure he can help us? ."


    Strictly speaking, the two have passed away, and they can only brush their sense of existence through fashion and style, and their so-called Double Star Entertainment Group''s business is developed entirely on the basis of popularity.


    After they were sixteen, it seemed that they suddenly became unpopular.


    Over the past year or so, the Olsen sisters have been looking for new breakthroughs, but Hollywood¡¯s attitude towards the overwhelmed is nothing to mention.


    Actually they are casting nets everywhere, and they think Ronan is a very suitable one.


    Unable to reach Ronan, Ashley Olsen used the simplest method to buy the waiters at the racecourse, and when he saw Ronan appear, he told them.


    This is the usual method used by paparazzi when chasing them.


    "I went to ride a horse." Elizabeth Olsen glanced at Ronan and walked directly to the other side.


    Ashley Olsen and Mary Olsen greeted Ronan and walked straight over.


    Tom Cruise pulled down Will Smith who was ready to watch the show: "Let''s go, let''s change place."


    Will Smith deliberately muttered before leaving: "Ronan, I''m going to meet Sister Williams."


    Ronan quietly turned his back and gave him a **** directly.


    "I have time for a chat this time, right?" Ashley Olsen looked at Ronan and asked.


    Ronan pointed to the rest table of the lady nearby, and said, "Two beautiful Miss Olsen, it is my honor."


    Sitting at the table, and ordered a drink for Sister Olsen, Ronan asked, "It''s a coincidence, you guys are also riding a horse?"


    "I wanted to meet you." Mary Olsen said, "Call your assistant and she said you don''t have time."


    Ashley Olsen smiled and said, "I didn''t expect to meet it here."


    Ronan was not embarrassed at all: "I was also pulled over by Tom and Will."


    Mary Olsen tilted her head slightly and looked at Ronan: "I''ve been very busy these days? I can''t find anyone when I call you."


    "Very busy." Ronan told the truth: "I have a company that is about to go public. There are so many things."


    Ashley Olsen thought this was a very good entry point, and deliberately exclaimed: "Wow, is your Relativity Entertainment going on the market?"


    Ronan shook his head: "No, it''s a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment."


    Probably the twins have a special tacit understanding, Mary Olsen said: "I don''t know when our double-star entertainment company will be listed."


    Who is Ronan? How could he not hear the hidden meaning in this sentence, and instead of answering the conversation, he asked: "Is it Elizabeth just now?"


    He is more interested in dramas like Scarlet Witch vs Thanos than these sisters.


    Mary Olsen was a little surprised, this person didn''t follow the routine at all.


    Ashley Olsen quickly answered: "Yes. Elizabeth went horseback riding, she likes this sport very much."


    Ronan was not ready to continue, and said: "Sorry, two people, I should go now."


    "Mr. Anderson." Ashley Olsen spoke quickly, and she realized that if she didn''t say anything, she might have no chance: "We are looking for you. We want to ask you something. We want to ask you for advice."


    Mary Olsen looked pitiful: "Yeah, we have a lot of difficulties."


    Regardless of whether Ronan has an echo or notAshley Olsen said: "Mary and I released a movie last year called "New York Moment". The film failed, the loss was huge, and it was even exhausting. The two of us."


    "Hollywood thinks we are too angry." Mary Olsen said: "No one wants to find us to make movies and TV."


    Ashley Olsen added: "The company is built on our reputation. Over the past year, the company''s books, DVDs, dolls, clothing, jewelry and cosmetics, etc., have experienced a serious decline in sales."


    Ronan probably heard that all the products of Double Star Entertainment are produced and sold around the Olsen sisters.


    When celebrities are popular, these are not problems. Once celebrities have problems, the company''s business will be greatly affected.


    Ashley Olsen said: "Ronan, you are a gold producer, can you help us find a suitable role?"


    Mary glanced at Ashley Olsen, and the two sisters were very close: "As long as you can help us through the difficulties, we will have something in return."

 Chapter 737： Bumper harvest

    Back in the car in Beverly Hills, Will Smith couldn''t help being curious and asked, "Ronan, what did you talk to Sister Olsen?"


    Ronan shrugged: "They have a bad business and want me to help sell."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "I''ve heard of their situation. Most girl stars are like this. When they were young, they were cute and likable. When they grow up, the cuteness disappears and fades out of the audience''s vision. Finally, they can come out again. , Not many."


    "What you said is too heavy and too realistic, Tom!" Will Smith joked: "This matter can be written as a script, a story that a billionaire and a pair of bankrupt sisters have to tell."


    Ronan seemed to hear a familiar name and asked, "Will, what did you say?"


    Will Smith spread his hands out: "It''s nothing, the story you and Sister Olsen have to tell."


    Ronan looked at this unreliable guy and said directly: "I didn''t promise to help."


    Tom Cruise thought of Ronan¡¯s good sense of superiority and revealed: "But you didn''t refuse, did you?"


    "Your style." Will Smith pointed to Ronan: "We understand."


    Ronan shrugged: "It''s impolite to refuse in person. Shahai has limited entertainment programs. How can there be a suitable role for them."


    Will Smith and Tom Cruise still look disbelieving.


    The awards season has begun to come to an end, and the results of various awards are still being announced. In the most important weathervane awards, the two main prize-winning films of Relativity Entertainment are still performing well.


    At the British Academy Awards, Will Smith succeeded in taking back the best actor. Due to the subject matter, "Crash" was only nominated for best director and best film.


    At the Screen Actors Guild Award, which is directly linked to the Oscar Performance Award, Will Smith also won the best actor.


    But Paul Haggis only won the Directors Guild¡¯s best film director nomination, and the award was taken away by Clint Eastwood.


    However, at the Producers League Awards, "Car Crash" took home the best picture trophy.


    During the ¡¡¡¡ period, all the awards for the best actress, the winners are all Hilary Swank.


    The awards season is now underway, and the situation of the four major Oscar awards has become increasingly clear.


    The number one hot spot corresponding to the major awards has basically shown a sweeping trend in the award season since it was released.


    Of course, there are also bad voices.


    Although the death of Oscar fever is a small probability event, it also happens occasionally.


    Among the media¡¯s predictions, the ones most likely to be upset are "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and Will Smith.


    According to the past practice of the film school, Oscar does not like Will Smith, an actor of this type. Comedy and commercial star status will be the biggest obstacle to winning.


    There are too many actors of this type in Hollywood.


    But many judges who are really qualified to vote are affected by the social situation and want to vote for black actors. They only found out when they voted that they were really qualified to vote for the best actor in their hands. Only Jamie Fox and Two Will Smith.


    "Jamie Fox is also a comedian." When discussing privately, many people said, "The same is a comedian, no matter what, he is not as good as Will Smith."


    You can¡¯t vote for the old Clint Eastwood, right?


    Besides, the best director can reflect the value of Clint Eastwood.


    In the midst of turmoil, the 77th Oscar nominees luncheon was officially held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Although Ronan did not personally attend, it involved the selection of many films from Relativity Entertainment, and Embassy Pictures¡¯ CEO Garcia Rodr¨ªguez attended the nominees luncheon and sent back relevant news as soon as possible.


    In this awards season, Relativity Entertainment has a total of four films charged for the Oscars, namely "Eavesdropping Storm", "Emperor Penguin Diary", "Crash" and "When Happiness Comes Knock".


    The first two have limited resources, but the competition for the declared awards is relatively small.


    "Eavesdropping Storm" got his wish and was nominated for best foreign language film.


    "Emperor Penguin Diary" was nominated for best documentary.


    Apart from applying for awards, Relativity Entertainment basically did not do any Oscar public relations for this film. Because the film''s North American box office has reached 55.68 million US dollars, it has achieved great commercial success, and the Oscar halo effect will not be particularly important. .


    Even though he was nominated, Ronan still gave his freedom to "Diary of the Emperor Penguin". It would be best to get an Oscar trophy back.


    Included in the issuance investment, only the North American box office is divided into one item, and the Embassy Pictures has achieved more than twice the return on investment ratio.


    This documentary is very interesting and is loved by animal protectors and lovers of cute things. Unlike the boring film "Eavesdropping Storm", even if it only maintains the five most basic movie theaters, the average box office of the weekend single theater has also fallen to Below five thousand dollars.


    The European screening of "Eavesdropping Storm" has already generated profits for Relativity Entertainment and Koch Pictures. In Europe alone, the box office totaled 32.14 million US dollars.


    The production cost of this film is only 2 million US dollars.


    But if you want to achieve better results in North America, it is very difficult to add to it without an Oscar award. After more than a month of screening, the North American box office of "Eavesdropping Storm" is only more than 700,000 US dollars.


    Of course, this kind of achievement has something to do with the extremely limited scale of the screenings, and the embassy film industry has almost no publicity investment.


    By the way, this kind of film has no news that can attract the attention of North American audiences. Who would be foolish enough to smash into millions of dollars?


    "Eavesdropping Storm" received the Oscar nomination for best foreign language film, the Embassy Pictures began to print copies, and even in order to save costs, some copies were simply shipped from the UK, which had already been downgraded.


    are all German film copies, so they don¡¯t make much difference.


    can also save a lot of money.


    Before that, Embassy Pictures had only prepared ten copies of "Eavesdropping Storm".


    Compared with the two films, which have only one Oscar nomination, "Crash", a film that fits the current social situation appropriately, can be described as a bumper harvest.


    "Crash" was nominated for six awards including best picture, best director and best editing.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is a bit worse, but there are also two nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay and Will Smith''s Coveted Best Actor.


    And Don Chandel, who was highly vocal for "Rwanda Hotel", failed to make the nomination list.


    In fact, this is not difficult to understand. The black uncles in North America can''t comfort them. Who has time to pay attention to the massacre carried out by the non-chiefs.


    In the eyes of the black community in North America, non-chiefs and them have never been compatriots.


    In a way, Will Smith squeezed Don Chandler''s nomination.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" was released for seven weeks, and the North American box office reached 188.91 million US dollars. The market potential is no longer large.


    But the film has not been released in any overseas market. If Will Smith can get the best actor, the Golden Man, it will effectively boost the film¡¯s performance in overseas markets.


    With the announcement of the Oscar nominations, the winners of the nomination luncheon began to expand their screenings. For example, "Million Dollar Baby" quickly expanded to 2010 theaters, and the box office surged nearly 700% on weekends. The first extended screening weekend was in North America. Received 13.28 million US dollars.


    In terms of relativity entertainment, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" has always been the largest response, and naturally there is no need to expand the screening.


    "Crash" was one of the big winners at the nominee luncheon. Of course, Embassy Pictures also expanded the scale of screenings. The number of theaters increased to 1998, with 11.87 million US dollars in the weekend.


    In addition to the revenue from the previous screenings, the North American box office of "Crash" has accumulated a total of 18.72 million US dollars.


    The North American box office has far exceeded the total investment of Embassy Pictures in this film.


    The expanded screening of "Crash" has just begun.


    Limited by the subject matter, content and language of the film, the expanded screening of "Eavesdropping Storm" has not been so smooth.


    Even though this German film won the Oscar nomination for best foreign language film, Embassy Pictures only won 212 theaters in North America to expand the show. The box office on weekends was less than US$6,000 and the weekend revenue was US$1.15 million.


    The results of the first weekend after the expanded screening were not good, of course not too bad. Strictly speaking, for the North American film market, such box office can be classified as a good one.


    "Eavesdropping Storm" can continue to be screened, but the scale cannot exceed five hundred, and even more than three hundred is very difficult.


    The investment and revenue of the North American market are listed separately within the Embassy Pictures. The type, subject matter and restrictions of the film are here If you increase investment indiscriminately, the North American market will inevitably incur losses.


    But if the scale of investment is well controlled, profits may be generated.


    Four films received multiple Oscar nominations, and Relativity Entertainment instantly attracted the attention of many companies. However, many people analyzed carefully and found that among the four films, only "When Happiness Knocked on the Door" belonged to the internal production of Relativity Entertainment, and other films were either co-produced. , Or purchased from overseas.


    Running four films at the same time to hit the Oscars, no Hollywood company can do it, and it will seriously disperse resources.


    Therefore, after the announcement of the nomination list, Ronan fully focused his public relations resources on the best film of "Crash" and the best actor of Will Smith.


    As for other awards, it''s better to hit the big luck.


    Paul Haggis got the nomination for best director. He was very excited. Because he is an old churros in the Hollywood industry, he saw Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood in the best director nomination list. With a name, I know that I have no chance of getting the best director Xiao Jinren. His personal public relations direction has also been transferred to the best film.


    Although the college stipulates that after the Oscar nomination list is announced, no company or individual may not have public relations, but at this time of year, the Oscar competition will enter a fierce stage.


    From the Georgia side, there was another assist.


    Two policemen were exempt from prosecution!

 Chapter 738： Alien

    Many states in the southern United States can never underestimate the power of conservatives. Even if the entire state has become a mess, it is not easy to compromise.


    In early February, after a series of hearings, a 12-member grand jury made a relevant ruling: there was no solid evidence to prove that the police intentionally shot and killed the African-American youth, so the jury carefully decided not to prosecute.


    The nation''s eyes have been fixed on Georgia. After the ruling was announced, the results can be imagined.


    On Netflix, which responded most quickly, there were protests everywhere, and many people called for public protests.


    In just one afternoon, Netflix has become the most active media in the United States. People who are concerned about this matter from all over the world not only make their own voices, but also take pictures or short videos of surrounding protests and share them on social software for the first time. .


    After the hustle and bustle in December, and brewing in January, coupled with the intensification now, Netflix sharing not only penetrates into social life, but also gradually changes people''s lives.


    The use of Netflix sharing has even become a popular trend.


    The situation in Georgia and even the entire United States has begun to become overwhelming.


    After the grand jury announced its verdict, large-scale demonstrations broke out across the United States. The protests almost spread to 90 cities in 34 U.S. states, as well as several settlements in Canada.


    Los Angeles is not just a protest rally by black people. At the call of Will Smith and Spike Lee, black Hollywood stars took to the streets of the Hollywood area to protest.


    As one of the centers of all-white leftovers, Hollywood will never lack people who support the black movement.


    A large number of Hollywood stars of other ethnicities participated in this protest, even if it is for the white leftist set, they must support the protest.


    Will Smith naturally became one of the black leaders in Hollywood.


    Hollywood is the focus of public opinion, which naturally attracts attention. After the protests in the Hollywood area, large-scale protests quickly spread to nearly 180 cities across the United States.


    Ordinary people see protests and the chaotic social situation, but those who are interested see the power of new media.


    "Los Angeles Times" newspaper, the editor-in-chief Connors is sharing his own Netflix. Once the latest news is found, people will immediately collect relevant news.


    This is no way.


    The impact of the incident was too great, but the number of reporters in the Los Angeles Times was limited. Even if there were special reporters in every city, there were only two or three, and they simply couldn''t take care of all parts of the city.


    Watching Netflix sharing the constantly updated news and information, Connors felt a sense of powerlessness. Although Netflix sharing is not a news media, it spreads news faster than all media and covers a wide range of areas.


    Compared with the traditional news media, this Netflix sharing is simply hanging up. More than 20 million users in the United States can all become news discoverers and uploaders.


    How does traditional media compare?


    The only natural flaw is that because there is no threshold for publishing, there are too many fake news to distinguish.


    Connors called his deputy.


    "Netflix shares what do you think?" Connors asked.


    The deputy told the truth: "The influence is rapidly expanding and a new way of socializing is being created."


    Connors asked again: "You often contact the Internet media, what is the prospect of Netflix sharing?"


    "Wall Street''s assessment." The deputy said of the news he had just received: "They think Netflix will increase the number of users to more than 50 million in the next two years."


    Connors slowly nodded: "I have an idea. We will set up a Netflix sharing account in the name of the Los Angeles Times to establish a closer relationship with Netflix. It will also allow people to pay attention to the Los Angeles Times for the first time. "The Times"."


    The deputy agreed: "Yes, the Internet is irreversible. We can only follow the trend, and Netflix is ??not a news media, nor is it a direct competitor with us."


    "Then decide." Connors is very efficient: "I know Ronan Anderson, and I will call him directly today."


    In just over a week, Ronan was surprised to find that many traditional media have registered accounts on Netflix and became users of Netflix.


    Ronan never thought of directly competing with these traditional large-scale media, and Netflix would not be deeply involved in the news industry. After communicating with Mark Randolph, he specifically asked Netflix to share these media accounts with the official authentication status.


    Since the beginning of the new year, Netflix has shared the Ganafei streaming media, just like the two locomotives of the Netflix train, pushing and pulling each other, driving Netflix to develop at a speed of 200 miles per hour.


    By February, Netflix''s registered users in North America reached a new high, surpassing the 25 million mark for the first time.


    In addition, all of Netflix''s businesses in overseas markets are oriented towards localization, so many detours have been avoided, the development has been relatively smooth, and overseas registered users are growing rapidly.


    "Only relying on relativity entertainment, it is difficult for Netflix to have a particularly big development."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan said to Robert Iger: ¡°The funds we have prepared in our hands, and the next big strategic acquisitions, can¡¯t be all on Netflix.¡±


    He slowly said, "If Netflix wants to expand globally, the only way to go is to burn money."


    Robert Iger fully agrees with Ronan¡¯s words: ¡°Netflix¡¯s globalization strategy requires more than 5 billion U.S. dollars in funding in the next phase, and many problems require not only funding, but also partners and development platforms.¡±


    Ronan nodded: "Only by taking the road of financing, Relativity Entertainment also needs partners."


    "Wall Street''s assessment of Netflix is ??rising." Robert Iger said: "Netflix has a promising future. Under the temptation of huge investment income, Goldman Sachs and his partners will support us, at least for a long time in the future. Will support us."


    Ronan reminded: "Don''t relax your vigilance on Wall Street."


    Robert Iger said very seriously: "I know who they are and I never relax with them. Ronan, Wall Street is very strong, but as long as we can create enough value for their investment, they will stand by us. This side."


    He smiled: "Don''t forget, we are not just a financing channel on Wall Street, we also have the Pacific Investment Fund."


    The Pacific Investment Fund has a relatively broad overseas financing channel, which is incomparable to the large Wall Street investment banks, but it also has relatively strong liquidity.


    At the beginning of this year, a batch of financing projects of the Pacific Investment Foundation expired. Without any delay, the foundation returned all investors'' principal plus dividends.


    Good reputation, stable and guaranteed investment income, these are attracting new investment.


    South Korea, island countries, Netflix and Indians continue to invest.


    In addition, Scott Swift recently went to Brazil and Mexico, where there are also new prospective investors.


    Like many investment institutions on Wall Street, once their reputation and credibility are established, it will be relatively easier to attract new investments.


    "We need a large amount of money to make the next step." Robert Iger said: "In addition to the cash flow of Relativity Entertainment Group, the financing of the Pacific Investment Fund, I have communicated with the Bank of America, as long as we need, they will Provide high loans for Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan lightly nodded: "Bob, let go and do it."


    Robert Iger said: "Some occasions, some people, you are better than me."


    "I understand." Ronan said calmly: "When you need me, you can always notify me."


    The two discussed for a long time.


    After Robert Iger left, Ronan called Alan Horn and agreed to go golfing together in the afternoon.


    The co-chairman of Disney Pictures has recently suffered a lot, because after he took over the mess of Disney Pictures, the board of directors gave him new responsibilities, in charge of Disney Animation Studios.


    Such as live-action movie shooting, this is more than a mess.


    The Disney board of directors allowed Alan Horn to reinvigorate the reputation of Disney Animation Studios.


    Hand-drawn animation is completely outdated, and Disney Animation is no longer the Disney Animation Studio of ten years ago.


    Today''s Disney Action Studio is supported by old movies.


    Afterwards, Ronan went to meet Harvey Weinstein again. Miramax has no heavyweight works in this awards season. The purchase of "The Spring of the Cattle Class" is destined to hit the streets in North America, and naturally will not be in the Oscars. Invest more on it.


    The most important thing is Ronan to take a look at how long the Weinstein brothers can stay in Miramax.


    It is not easy for Michael Eisner to kick the two directly away When Walt Disney acquired Miramax, it was not as strong as it is now, and it adopted a cash-plus-merger approach. The Weinstein brothers are also shareholders of Walt Disney, and they also hold a lot of Disney shares.


    Unfortunately, the current Disney civil turmoil is endless, no powerful works have come out, and the stock price continues to decline, causing shareholders to complain.


    The former Disney only gradually got back on track after Robert Iger came to power in 2006.


    Ronan poached Robert Iger away, and he was still eagerly waiting to continue digging Disney''s corner.


    This year will be the best opportunity.


    During ¡¡¡¡, Ronan went to watch the Super Bowl at the invitation of Tom Cruise. The New England Patriots defeated the Eagles and won the Super Bowl trophy this year.


    A quarterback named Tom Brady is in charge of the game.


    In the stands where many celebrities and wealthy people gathered, Ronan saw Gisele Bonchen.


    This super model, who has steadily reached the front line, sits beside an alien-Ronaldo!


    is not the letter Luo from Manchester United, but the one called the alien by old Robson.


    The love affair of celebrities always turns the pages at a speed that catches people off guard.

 Chapter 739： Fashion waist fine

    On the evening of the end of the game, NFL held a grand celebration reception, Ronan met Gisele Bonchen and the alien Ronaldo.


    This time, I didn''t see it from a distance with many people in the box, but encountered it directly.


    "Hi, Ronan." Gisele Bonchen greeted first.


    Ronan shook hands with her: "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Gisele Bunchen smiled: "Me too." She introduced the alien next to him: "This is Ronaldo, my friend."


    Ronan also shook hands with him and said, "The name of an alien can be heard even in the United States."


    "Thank you." Ronaldo showed the iconic pair of rabbit teeth: "Mr. Anderson, I have seen a movie produced by your company, but I didn''t expect you to know Giselle."


    Ronan casually said, "I have been friends with Giselle for many years."


    This is a bit exaggerated, but it is also true. Leonardo knew Gisele Bunchen when he first got together with Gisele Bunchen.


    Ronaldo may have misunderstood Ronan''s words: "Last spring, I was with Giselle."


    As soon as these words came out, Gisele Bunchen''s face was a bit ugly, and his finger touched Ronaldo quietly. Fortunately, as Ronaldo grew older, he was no longer a professional player who only focused on football, so he quickly shut up.


    Ronan didn''t seem to understand, and said: "I also have a club, but unfortunately you are in Real Madrid."


    Gisele Bunchen answered next to him: "Ronan is the owner of the Premier League Manchester United team."


    Ronaldo is interested: "Mr. Anderson, are you the new boss of Manchester United? I have always been interested in the Premier League."


    Recently, there has been a lot of news about Real Madrid''s sale of Ronaldo. It is estimated that Ronaldo has his own considerations and is also preparing to find a new owner.


    Ronaldo would be very interested if it were Ronaldo a few years ago, but Ronaldo will be thirty years old.


    These superstars who came out of the slums of Brazil are in very good condition at the age of 30. They are really rare.


    Besides, there is no shortage of people on the front line of Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy is now the main force and Drogba is the substitute.


    Ronan just dealt with it: "I hope we have a chance to cooperate in the future."


    It is not just injuries that ruin the aliens, but also the self-discipline that is extremely important for professional athletes.


    Professional stars, it¡¯s not a big deal to have more than ten or twenty girlfriends, but they are always in the nightclub, which will inevitably be seriously affected.


    This Ronaldo, and another Ronaldo who has already transferred to Barcelona...


    In recent generations of Brazilian stars, similar situations have occurred. They have outstanding personal skills. They traveled abroad at a young age to win their fame and fortune. However, there were too many problems in life on the court and they lost their football career.


    These are also common phenomena in football, but they are further magnified in Brazilian stars.


    Many Brazilian stars have grown up in slums, neighbors with poverty, gangs, and crime. They are eager to make a living with football skills and improve their homes when they grow up. However, after they become the world''s top stars, countless money flows. Into your own wallet, you can get everything in life at a young age. The agents and family around you only see yourself as a cash cow, but instead of teaching them how to manage money, they become profligate stars.


    Ronan didn''t take Ronaldo''s words at all, just chatted with Gisele Bunchen.


    As for Gisele Bunchen and Leonardo, it is difficult to say whether he did anything with Ronaldo.


    Tom Cruise came with a tall man at this moment.


    He nodded slightly to Gisele Bunchen, and then said to Ronan, "Introduce a friend to you, Tom Brady, the Patriots quarterback."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "You dominated the game today, which is impressive."


    Tom Brady is very good at being a man, and quickly said: "Mr. Anderson, you are too rewarding."


    While speaking, his eyes turned to Gisele Bunchen.


    Tom Cruise introduced Gisele Bunchen and Tom Brady, both of whom were top figures in their respective circles, and soon became familiar with each other.


    When Ronan and Tom Cruise left the circle, Ronan found that, unknowingly, Tom Brady had already chatted with Gisele Bunchen, Ronaldo, who was originally with Giselle Bunchen, Instead, it was left on the side.


    Ronaldo is also a veteran of the game, not only does not care, but actively seeks prey elsewhere.


    Sports circle is the same as entertainment circle and fashion circle, there is never a shortage of beautiful women.


    "Are you going to let Manchester United bring in Ronaldo?" Tom Cruise looked at Ronaldo and asked.


    Ronan shook his head: "Manchester United has no shortage of forwards, at least there is no shortage of forwards like Ronaldo."


    The introduction of players like Ronaldo might break the existing balance of Manchester United, and Ronaldo¡¯s appeal is really too strong, both on the court and off the court.


    When a bunch of nightclub kings came out, Manchester United was sadly reminded.


    By the way, Manchester United already has Ronaldo, and he has improved tremendously in the last half of the season.


    Tom Cruise gestured with his chin: "Michelle Braun has found Ronaldo. They seem to have a common language."


    Ronan heard someone talk about the first person in Hollywood''s special industry, and said: "It is normal for one to have money and one with resources."


    Compared to his predecessor Heidi Freys, Michelle Braun is smarter and more cautious. He never touches big people who can''t be offended. Unless the other party comes to the door, he will definitely not dare to ask Tom Crewe. People of this level promote business.


    But Ronaldo is different. He is an outsider to Hollywood and even this country.


    Ronan and Tom Cruise found a quiet terrace. Tom Cruise said: "I just chatted with Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots. He intends to attract new investors. Are you interested in entering the club?"


    "Unless he is willing to sell all the team to me." Ronan is not interested in being a minority shareholder at all: "This year, it is estimated that he wants to sell, and I have no money to buy."


    Tom Cruise asked with concern: "What''s wrong? Have you encountered difficulties in capital turnover?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "No, I will have a few very large acquisitions this year, and I can''t get the funds."


    Acquiring an NFL team, still a championship-level team, don''t even think about it without a billion dollars.


    "Your career matters." Tom Cruise stopped talking about this topic. He told Ronan a few words about the new movie release. The phone rang, took a look, and said to Ronan: "There is something wrong, I''ll go out and answer the phone."


    Tom Cruise left, Ronan also went out of the terrace, just entered the banquet hall, saw a familiar figure, and walked over.


    "Good evening, Sally." Ronan came to Charlize Theron: "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Charlize Theron smiled: "I''m also watching the football."


    Ronan looked at the girl next to her: "This is..."


    This girl is young, only about eighteen years old. She looks a little familiar, and Ronan can''t remember where she has seen it for a while.


    She is blonde and tall, and her light blue close-fitting dress highlights her almost perfect figure, plump breasts, slender waist and slender legs.


    Charlize Theron introduced: "This is Candice Swanepoel, from South Africa... Well, my friend."


    She turned to introduce Ronan: "Candice, this is Ronan, Ronan Anderson, president of Relativity Entertainment Group, Hollywood gold medal producer."


    Hearing Charlize Theron''s introduction, Ronan finally remembered who this was, the once Victoria''s Secret angel, like the one nicknamed "Tang Tang".


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Candice Swanepoel is young, but has knowledge, and shook hands with Ronan: "It''s very nice to meet you."


    Ronan''s voice is relaxed: "Call me Ronan, Sally and I are friends, so you don''t need to see outside."


    Candice Swanepoel and Charlize Theron are two people with completely different styles. Although the latter is tall and long in legs, but with a sturdy back and shoulder width, it is far greater than that of ordinary men, and looks special in addition to being cold and charming. strong.


    Therefore, Ronan felt that she was very suitable for the role of Captain Marvel with a female soldier character.


    In contrast, Candice Swanepoel has a slender figure with excellent proportions, especially the protruding waist of the close-fitting dress, which is simply a fashionable waist.


    Charlize Theron said at this time: "Ronan, you should be busy these days? There is still time to watch the game?"


    "Sleep while busy." Ronan was like chatting with an old friend: "Sally, the Oscar votes are about to be collected, don''t forget to support relativity entertainment."


    Charlize Theron smiled and said, "I and Will are also old friends. We must support him."


    Candice Swanepoel was standing next to Charlize Theron, listening to the two discussing the tall Oscar, somewhat envied, but unable to interrupt.


    Ronan doesn¡¯t make people feel cold, and asks: ¡°Candice, you seem to have experienced model training?¡±


    "I have been trained as a professional model for more than two years." Candice seemed a little shy: "The elders at home... know Sally I asked her to bring me to the United States to increase my knowledge."


    Ronan said, "You are lucky, Sally is a good teacher."


    "Teacher can''t talk about it." Charlize Theron said: "The main thing is to give Candice a general understanding of the fashion and entertainment circles in advance."


    Candice whispered, "Sally helped me a lot."


    Ronan said with a smile, "Walking more and seeing more will be good for future development."


    "Candice not only received model training, but also took acting classes. I also applied for her acting courses in Los Angeles." Charlize Theron was never a bad person. Wherever he can help his compatriots, he still tries his best to help: "Luo Nan, if there is a suitable small role..."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Sally, you know George and Jessica. I will say hello to them when I look back."


    Candice seemed to have a little bit of courage, not as shy as before, and quickly said, "Thank you, Ronan."

 Chapter 740： Flurry of Demons

    After chatting for a while, Ronan was ready to leave, thinking of one thing, and said: "Sally, Candice, next week Relativity Entertainment has a fashion film premiere. If you are interested, you can come and participate.


    Charlize Theron used to be a model and now serves as the spokesperson for Dior''s real perfume. He immediately thought of the film that irked Anna Wintour and asked: "Is it "The Devil Wearing Prada"?"


    "Yes." Ronan smiled: "The film will premiere at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles."


    Charlize Theron thought for a while and said, "As long as time permits, I will definitely go."


    As an actor, he refuses an invitation from a gold medal producer when he has a problem with his head.


    Ronan said again: "I have your contact information. I will send you the invitation letter when I turn around." He looked at Candice Swanepoel: "Candice, how can I let people contact you? "


    Candice Swanepoel glanced at Charlize Theron and saw that she did not refuse, opened the handbag, took out a business card, and handed it to Ronan: "This is my mobile phone number in the United States."


    Ronan took it away and nodded slightly to the two of them: "I hope I can see them at the premiere." He said goodbye: "I won''t bother."


    Watching Ronan walk away, Candice Swanepoel asked in a low voice, "Sally, this is the big man in Hollywood?"


    Charlize Theron said: "Hollywood''s top powerful figure, even if you don''t enter the film and television industry in the future, you can''t easily offend such a person. His influence has long exceeded the entertainment circle."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded slightly, and then asked: "Are all the big figures in Hollywood be as kind and polite and easy to get along with as him?"


    "My dear." Charlize Theron said solemnly: "The big figures in the entertainment industry, just like the fashion industry, are cannibalistic."


    She paused slightly, and then said: "Ronan Anderson may be a special case. He treats newcomers in Hollywood much better than other bigwigs."


    Charlize Theron has heard of it more than once. Under the discovery of Ronan Anderson, many new screenwriters, actors and directors have got rare opportunities and become famous in one fell swoop.


    Candice Swanepoel quietly wrote it down.


    Charlize Theron asked: "Candice, do you want to enter into which circle to develop in the future? You want to enter the fashion circle, I can recommend you to Dior. You enter Hollywood, I and Ronan and other big figures I can talk too."


    "I haven''t figured it out yet." Candice Swanepoel is a girl who is only seventeen years old after all: "Sally, I have dropped out of school. I will go to acting classes, and I will not let go of model training for the time being. "


    Charlize Theron patted her back lightly: "Be more prepared and learn more. There is always nothing wrong, and there may be another way in the future."


    She sighed softly: "Actually, in Hollywood, I can help you more. Fashion circles, I have been away for too long."


    Charlize Theron¡¯s view of the fashion world is much worse than that of Hollywood.


    Find Tom Cruise, Ronan finds that Tom Cruise already has a female partner.


    "Introduce, this is Alison Mac." Tom Cruise introduced Ronan: "The heroine of "The Smallville"."


    This is a blonde actress with a big square face that Westerners generally like.


    Just like Tom Cruise can see her, such a face is very popular in Hollywood aesthetics.


    Ronan shook her hand and said, "I''m leaving first, and I''ll talk about it tomorrow."


    When ¡¡¡¡ left, Ronan met Ronaldo and he became a person.


    Ronan smiled at Ronaldo and nodded, leaving the banquet hall.


    The next day, Ronan waited for Tom Cruise at the airport and took the flight back to Los Angeles from Jacksonville.


    "What''s the matter with you?" Ronan looked at Tom Cruise, his face was not so good. "The mood is not right."


    Tom Cruise said muffledly, "Don''t mention it, it''s so depressing."


    Ronan tentatively said: "Last night?"


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly: "Alison Mac approached me for no purpose. She was instructed by Keith Lanier to pull me into their church."


    Ronan has limited knowledge of American churches: "Who is Keith Lanier?"


    Tom Cruise said: "The boss of NXIVM." Seeing that Ronan didn''t understand what it meant, he said: "This organization is also called Sex.Cult. Last year, no, it should be 2003. Forbes magazine once published it. "The Bronfman Sisters and the Cult" is about their organization."


    Hearing the term cult, Ronan looked at Tom Cruise with a strange look.


    Tom Cruise shrugged: "Don''t look at me that way, my faith is very firm and I won''t change it casually. They are just a group of **** who breed Starfury, and Scientology is far more advanced than them.


    Ronan understands roughly that these people should also be the appealing power of Tom Cruise, who wants to pull Tom Cruise in and use Tom Cruise to attract more people.


    Tom Cruise said at this time: "Alison Mike is an important figure in this organization. I chatted with her last night. This woman was completely brainwashed. From the earliest Starfury to being like Keith La Neal¡¯s important deputy, her main task is to develop Star Fury for Keith Lanier in Hollywood, which she thinks is sacred..."


    Speaking of this, Tom Cruise couldn¡¯t help shaking his head: ¡°This woman¡¯s head is completely abnormal. She feels very honored to serve Lanier. She also took off her clothes to show me Lanier¡¯s mark on her private part with a soldering iron. ."


    Ronan didn¡¯t ask if any Hollywood actress was developed by Alison Mac, because the answer to this kind of thing is obvious. There are too many weird things in Hollywood. There are a million ways to die. One of them.


    Compared to the Keith Lanier described by Tom Cruise, these big figures in Hollywood, including him, are simply infamous.


    This heavenly Great America, not only has bullets flying in the material life, but also cults in the spiritual life.


    What''s more **** is that many cults are legal...


    Ronan asked, "There are many organizations like Hollywood, right?"


    Tom Cruise knows a lot more than Ronan because of the relationship between Scientology and Education: "There are many, and there are even more outrageous than this, such as Manson, and there are still many people in Hollywood who idolize him."


    The famous Manson family, many people have heard of, Ronan also knows that the Manson family is most well-known for two things, one is the family member''s attempted assassination of President Ford, and the other is the murder of famous Hollywood movie star Sharon Tate.


    The latter is Roman Polanski¡¯s wife. Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant at the time, was stabbed sixteen times.


    Manson worship has always existed in Hollywood, not secret worship, but public worship.


    As for other messy organizations, there are too many in Hollywood.


    is simply a dance of demons.


    Many similar teams always set their sights on Hollywood.


    The people here are rich, famous and influential. Many people are empty and lonely after becoming famous. They like to pursue excitement. In addition, the average education level is not high. In addition to their respective majors, too many people are like Johnny in life- Depp and Nicholas Cage are so indulgent that they are really the best potential targets.


    Those accountants and investment managers who like to pit are also Hollywood stars and sports stars, and there are also reasons for this.


    How many stars in Hollywood went bankrupt, and how many stars in the sports circle retired.


    Tom Cruise said: "Ronan, be sure to warn your girlfriend, don''t make people brainwashed by carelessness."


    Ronan shrugged: "I don''t have a girlfriend."


    Tom Cruise laughed: "Future girlfriend."


    Ronan said calmly: "I have no interaction with them, will they come stupidly to provoke me?"


    "That''s not necessarily." Tom Cruise said: "The people at the top of them must have a clear head, but those who have been brainwashed are not necessarily."


    Ronan shook his head. Hollywood has always been like this. He has never thought of changing the ecological environment of the circle because it is impossible. After all, human nature lies here.


    He has never dealt with these messy organizations, as long as they don''t run to him, they can be treated as if they don''t exist.


    By the way, the judiciary doesn''t care much about these guys.


    The topic of the two quickly returned to the film. Tom Cruise asked: "That "Devil Wearing Prada" will premiere next week?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The premiere will be held in Los Angeles next Wednesday Tom Cruise asked: "I heard that Anna Wintour made things difficult for him during the filming? "


    "It''s not too difficult." Ronan said with a smile: "She just hinted that some brands should not cooperate with the crew, and she would never watch the movie after it was released."


    Tom Cruise said: "I roughly read the original, it''s normal for Anna Wintour to dislike this film."


    Ronan said: "Boss and employees, the two sides of the contradiction that can never be reconciled, from the assistant''s point of view, strict bosses naturally have problems everywhere."


    "Will Anna Wintour watch this movie?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Ronan''s words are conclusive: "Tom, I dare to bet with you that Anna Wintour will not only watch this movie, even if Relativity Entertainment did not invite her, she will take the initiative to come to the premiere next Wednesday."


    Tom Cruise said directly: "I won''t bet on this. Who is Anna Wintour? I haven''t met before. How could someone like her miss such a good opportunity to expand their reputation."


    Ronan stretched out his hand: "I wanted to win you a bottle of good wine, no chance."


    Starting in February, the 2005 film release of Embassy Pictures officially began. This weekend before Valentine''s Day, "The Devil Wearing Prada" was first released in North America.


    The film had a huge premiere at the Nokia Theatre in Nokia Plaza, Los Angeles.


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 Chapter 741： Just a fairy tale

    Unsurprisingly, on the day of the premiere, Anna Wintour, who was not invited by anyone, appeared at the premiere of "The Devil Wearing Prada".


    Anna Wintour wore a full Prada and took her 18-year-old daughter Catherine Schafer to the premiere red carpet.


    This mother and daughter have a surprisingly identical aesthetic, and they are all Prada from beginning to end.


    "I don''t have to worry about a loser and former assistant."


    When facing Ronan, Anna Wintour¡¯s generosity was stabbed: "Lauren Weisberg is just my former assistant. She is a loser in the fashion circle. Even if she writes a hundred books, What can you do with me?"


    Ronan smiled, as the host, there is no need to care about the guests, and said: "Welcome to you, Ms. Wintour."


    Anna Wintour introduced: "This is my daughter Catherine, we all call her BEE."


    Ronan nodded to her, Anna Wintour said suddenly: "BEE is studying film and television production at Columbia University. Ronan, you are an expert in this industry, this industry not only requires theoretical study, but also a lot of internships."


    Hearing this, Ronan understood why Anna Wintour had to bring her daughter to the premiere.


    is just an intern, and he will still give this face, Ronan said: "If BEE is willing, you can go to Shahai Entertainment."


    But there are some things he has to say before: "The work of the crew is a lot of interns."


    Catherine Schafer said, "I have no problem."


    "Thank you." Anna Wintour put her attitude very low: "Ronan, there are places in the fashion circle that need my help, just speak up."


    Ronan nodded: "I will."


    Anna Wintour took her daughter to the VIP room of the theater, Charlize Theron and Candice Swanepoel came over.


    "This is the first time I have participated in a movie premiere." Candice Swanepoel speaks very softly, always giving people a shy feeling: "Very rare experience."


    Ronan said politely: "I hope the movie will leave you with a deep memory."


    Charlize Theron took over: "Who doesn''t know in Hollywood, Ronan, your films are synonymous with quality."


    "This is too much praise." Ronan said calmly: "Film critics would never think so."


    Charlize Theron laughed, not knowing how to answer.


    Ronan didn''t say much: "Sally, you can take Candice in. The screening will begin soon."


    The crew who finished the group photo came over, Anne Hathaway came to Ronan and gave him a strong hug.


    "I will be in Los Angeles these two days." She whispered.


    Ronan also lowered his voice: "Go live with me."


    Anne Hathaway said, "I listen to you."


    Ronan and Anne Hathaway lag behind, and walked into the theater with the crew.


    Meryl Streep slowed down and soon became walking with Ronan.


    ""The Devil Wearing Prada" and "Mamma Mia" are two rare experiences." Meryl Streep''s words are very nice and artistic: "It is also an important part of my acting career."


    Ronan said: "Meryl, you are a role model for an actress. Relativity Entertainment is honored to work with you."


    Meryl Streep smiled heartily: "Ronan, we can continue to cooperate."


    Anyway, Meryl Streep is an outstanding one among older actresses. Ronan nodded slightly: "There will be a chance to continue working together."


    Meryl Streep got the affirmative answer and immediately speeded up to keep up with the main creative team of the previous crew.


    "This woman..." Anne Hathaway punched Meryl Streep''s back Nunu: "Seeing that Miramax and Harvey Weinstein are having trouble at Disney, they may get rid of it in the past two years. If you don¡¯t come out, I will run over to show you good."


    Ronan is not surprised, and does not mind, this is purely commercial cooperation. After all, who Meryl Streep is, as long as you pay a little attention to Hollywood, it is clear that if there is an opinion because of this, he also Will not let Sandsea Entertainment and Meryl Streep collaborate on "Mamma Mia" and "The Devil Wearing Prada".


    Personality has nothing to do with film cooperation, and Meryl Streep is very dedicated, and she won¡¯t be a troublesome Johnny Depp in the crew.


    Besides, Meryl Streep''s performance in "The Devil Wearing Prada" is not only outstanding, it can even be said to be amazing.


    Frankly speaking, when it comes to acting alone and the role in the film, Anne Hathaway was scumbed by Meryl Streep.


    The Miranda portrayed by Meryl Streep is not the kind of solemnity, but a sense of distance and estrangement.


    I have to say that Meryl Streep has excellent acting talent. The feedback in this film, her most outstanding is that she can combine comedy and drama together, and makes people unable to see any rigidity and awkward.


    She can make the comedy plot perfectly presented, natural and smooth.


    Under her interpretation, Miranda is not simply an abominable face, nor a cold-blooded animal.


    No fashion, create fashion.


    There is no need, create demand.


    This business society has always been like this.


    In contrast, the setting of the heroine is not particularly pleasing, even if Ronan cut off the derailed part of the heroine in the original work when the script was adapted, Andy is still not a very pleasing character.


    To be precise, this is a character divorced from reality.


    If the movie''s ending heroine Andy did not resign and leave, but gradually became a replica of Miranda, it might be more real and shocking.


    Because in reality, most people would make such a choice.


    When your life is in a mess, your work will succeed.


    For middle and low-level migrant workers, this is not unreasonable.


    But what Hollywood movies pursue and create is not as cruel as the real world. Movies are more about showing dreams than telling people to give up their dreams like reality.


    Therefore, for audience acceptance and commercial market response, the film must let Andy give up Miranda, and thus own himself.


    In other words, the cruelty in this film is real, and the ideal is fake.


    What is the ideal for the audience? What is the reality?


    borrowed from this film, it can be expressed appropriately.


    The ideal is to get Anne Hathaway. Many people are willing to work twenty hours a day.


    The reality is that even if you work twenty-four hours a day, you can still only look at Anne Hathaway from a distance.


    This reality can be expressed in another way-I will be the man Anne Hathaway will never get in her entire life!


    When Ronan once watched this film, he hoped that Andy would eventually become a new Miranda with the helplessness of everything.


    Because he is also a part-time worker, he has also been in the position of a middle-level employee in the company, knowing that endeavour requires so much helplessness and sadness.


    Maybe some people want to jump into the movie and tell Anne Hathaway: Your job is still good.


    The most annoying thing about this film is undoubtedly Andy''s derailment.


    This kind of plot, even in the North American film market, has also attracted a lot of criticism.


    Even at that time, someone interpreted this way. After a little girl who had seen glitz, had a relationship or a few relationships with a big man, she found that she was out of place in that circle and couldn''t get in at all. She suddenly realized that she turned her head and found an honest .


    There are always honest people taking orders anyway...


    The so-called awakening is to guiltily leave work and run away after sleeping with the tramp?


    It is easy to leave a similar feeling.


    Therefore, Ronan did not hesitate to cut off this paragraph in the original book. Since the heroine is going to wake up, just wake up directly.


    Maybe that movie once gave people such a hint that no matter what I did, there will always be honest people who will take over.


    is exactly the same as a Hollywood movie fairy tale, this film is also a fairy tale.


    The workplace in the fashion circle is even more tearing than the movie.


    After the premiere, when Anna Wintour was interviewed, she changed her attitude of criticism and arrogance and praised the film and Meryl Streep, thinking it was a very good film.


    The reason is that unwillingness to offend the theory of relativity entertainment is on the one hand, on the other hand Meryl Streep will represent her very humane interpretation of Miranda.


    The demon wearing Prada in the film is cold and harsh, even less than one-third of Anna Wintour¡¯s reality.


    Anna Wintour''s real nickname is the Ice Queen. This is not about her facial expression like Charlize Theron but her way of doing things.


    Her work style can be imagined.


    After the premiere of "The Devil Wearing Prada", it was well received.


    Both the media and the audience give the film high ratings.


    For example, "Entertainment Weekly" praised the film for being full of wisdom, Meryl Streep''s performance hit the point; "Hollywood Reporter" believes that gorgeous clothes and outstanding fashion heroines make this comedy very attractive; "The New Yorker" praised Meryl Streep, did not choose to imitate Anna = Wintour is very smart, she created her own convincing personality.


    The average score of ¡¡¡¡ theater audiences is as high as A+! The comprehensive media score collected by MetaCritic is as high as 79 points.


    Even the film critic group gave a good evaluation of the film.


    Needless to say for the audience, this movie is just about the fur of the fashion industry, and it has been praised as a fashion bible by many people.


    Good reputation has made "The Devil Wearing Prada" the most watched movie on Valentine''s Day.


    Perhaps the opinions of reporters on the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times best reflect the reason for the film¡¯s outstanding reputation.


    "After watching "The Devil Wearing Prada", I subconsciously decided that this is a very good movie, but after thinking about it for a long time, I wondered why this movie is so comfortable to watch and why I want to give it a full five stars-because This is completely a fairy tale!"

 Chapter 742： enemy

    In Hollywood, I don''t know how many people are looking forward to such a thing. Relativity entertainment movies are released, and relativity entertainment movies are on the street. We take the opportunity to disintegrate and swallow relativity entertainment.


    Relativity entertainment has never been less troublesome.


    "In the past few years, the name Ronan Anderson has been synonymous with film success."


    In an apartment in North Hollywood, Charlize Theron said to Candice Swanepoel: "The reputation of a gold medal producer is stacked from one successful film after another."


    She said unhurriedly: "The project "The Devil Wearing Prada" was finalized by Ronan Anderson himself."


    Candice Swanepoel asked: "Will you continue to succeed?"


    Charlize Theron glanced at the time and said, "The newspaper should be delivered, I..."


    Before she finished speaking, Candice Swanepoel rushed out: "I''ll get it."


    Charlize Theron shook her head slightly, even if someone in the country didn''t ask for a relationship, she still liked this girl.


    This girl has not been immersed in the entertainment and fashion circles.


    Two minutes later, Candice Swanepoel returned with a newspaper.


    "Today is Monday." Charlize Theron said: "The entertainment page should have weekend box office news."


    Candice Swanepoel quickly found the relevant page, looked at it, and said: "The Devil Wearing Prada" is the box office champion!"


    Charlize Theron couldn''t help but shook his head and smiled and said, "It''s really no accident."


    "I think Ronan is a good person." Candice Swanepoel felt that Ronan was not as difficult to get along with as most people in Hollywood during two encounters: "Is he not friends with you?"


    Charlize Theron asked, "Friends?" She reminded veiledly: "Candice, in Hollywood, the relationship between people is not that simple."


    She wanted to think of Ronan Anderson as a friend like Keanu Reeves, but Keanu Reeves never made unspeakable attempts to her.


    Candice Swanepoel frowned slightly, apparently listening to Charlize Theron.


    Charlize Theron asked again: "How much is the box office?"


    "The box office of the opening weekend was 37.84 million US dollars." Candice Swanepoel looked down to read the newspaper: "It said that this achievement has created a box office record for a movie starring Meryl Streep."


    Charlize Theron nodded slightly: "Even actors such as Meryl Streep with poor market appeal can succeed in Ronan''s films. Is Ronan Anderson really magical?"


    Hearing this name, thinking of the person who had met twice, Candice Swanepoel also wrote down these words.


    "Sally, I think it''s done." Candice Swanepoel seems to have made a decision: "I will not give up acting classes and model training. Try it in Hollywood first. I''m still young and I will have time later. correct."


    Instead of going to the baseless modeling scene, it''s better to try it in Hollywood where there is an Oscar actress who can take care of it. Anyway, her model agency cooperation has expired a long time ago, and there is no concern in this regard.


    People are always growing. Charlize Theron is not surprised by Candice Swanepoel¡¯s choice, saying: "You can take an acting class with peace of mind, and I will enroll you in a language class to lay a solid foundation. ."


    Acting skills are indeed not the key to becoming popular, but they are the basis for a foothold in the circle.


    The two chatted for Hollywood, Charlize Theron reminded: "It''s almost time, I will send you to acting class first."


    When ¡¡¡¡ went downstairs, she warned: "I might pick you up later. There is an event in Will Smith today, and I need to be there."


    "You don''t have to pick me up." Candice Swanepoel said softly, "I''m familiar with it too. I can come back by myself."


    Charlize Theron nodded: "Call me if you have something."


    I sent Candice Swanepoel to the performance class first, and then went to the dedicated stylist to do the styling and put on formal clothes. Before noon, Charlize Theron rushed to the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills , Came to the party held by Will Smith.


    This party was called in the name of entertaining friends, but Charlize Theron knew very well that the purpose of Will Smith¡¯s party was to canvass as much as possible.


    Needless to say, who doesn¡¯t know the propaganda situation of Oscars in full swing? Anyone with a bit of a brain can guess Will Smith''s purpose.


    Charlize Theron had already assigned his vote to Will Smith, and nothing else, this is also in line with her personality.


    At the party, Charlize Theron did not unexpectedly see Will Smith¡¯s two best friends Tom Cruise and Ronan Anderson.


    As a smart woman, of course she has to go to say hello.


    "Hello, Ronan." Charlize Theron smiled and said to Ronan: "Congratulations, another movie is a big box office."


    Ronan said: "Thank you, all the credit of the main creative team."


    Charlize Theron continued: "The main creative team is also your choice."


    Ronan smiled: "Sally, I''ll be embarrassed if you keep on saying this."


    The success of "The Devil Wearing Prada" has made a good start for Relativity Entertainment''s film plan this year. The number of films released by Embassy Pictures in 2005 has increased unabated from 2004.


    This Valentine''s Day schedule, "The Devil Wearing Prada" actually has a strong competitor, and the sequel to "Ghost in Disguise" started painting on the same weekend.


    1994''s "Ghosts in Disguise" is extremely popular and has achieved great commercial success. At the same time, it made Kim Carey and Cameron Diaz become popular.


    Many years later, this alternative comedy finally has a sequel, but the film not only lost Cameron Diaz, but even Kim Carey rejected it.


    The cruelty of changing the protagonist in the sequel is vividly reflected in this film.


    "Ghosts in Disguise 2" only received 7.51 million US dollars in the first weekend in North America.


    You know, New Line Pictures invested $85 million in the production cost of this sequel.


    This is destined to be another commercial movie with no return.


    In addition, a movie called "Night Demon" released by Warner Bros. was also released this weekend, but the box office results were even worse.


    Even Ronan is a little bit confused. Why does Warner Bros. have so many magic operations? "Night Demon" is a horror movie, but it will be released on Valentine''s Day weekend...


    Do you want to scare the girls to play in the arms of men?


    It''s no wonder that Warner Bros. once had a good hand, but it was a mess. There has always been a tradition.


    Judging from "Alexander the Great" and this "Night Demon", the Justice League was never wronged at all.


    The banquet hall was quiet, and Will Smith stepped onto the front stage and began to speak loudly.


    As for the content, of course, it is the black equal rights movement that is still hot today.


    Not only Will Smith¡¯s friends were present, but also the Hollywood black group headed by Spike Lee and others, as well as a large number of white leftists in the circle.


    Then there are media reporters. How can such a good publicity occasion lack reporters?


    In 1925, Harry Warner, the founder of Warner Bros., met someone selling him sound film technology. He blurted out, "Who would want to hear actors speak?"


    At that time, actors could speak, which is not something that normal people can understand.


    In the first years of Hollywood, in order for the film company to control the pay and contract, the actors were not even allowed to appear on the screen.


    In Los Angeles in the early 1920s, the Puritans who valued family style would put a sign in front of the door: "This house is not rented out to actors and dogs."


    But times have changed.


    Actors can not only speak, they can even influence public opinion.


    Now in Hollywood, the political correctness and freedom of speech supported by the "white left" have become the mainstream, and it has also created a large number of socially responsible stars, directors and screenwriters who are concerned about public affairs.


    Therefore, Will Smith and "Crash", with an extremely politically correct attitude, have become the super favorites of this year''s Oscars.


    Even many people who have not interacted with Will Smith are supporting Will Smith to maintain a white left personality.


    Such as the typical Meryl Streep of Hollywood white left actress.


    At the party, Meryl Streep even called on everyone in a small circle to support the black affirmative movement.


    Ronan, out of curiosity, went over and took a look with Tom Cruise, just to see Meryl Streep¡¯s rival, Helen Mirren, who was also the white left, joined the small circle.


    "Interesting, you support him in taking the best actor so much?" Helen Mirren mocked: "Ms. Streep, have you slept with him?"


    There are not many people around, but this is too ugly.


    Ronan and Tom Cruise didn''t seem to hear them, and left directly, leaving Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep facing each other.


    "Do you know what I thought of?" Tom Cruise said: "Maybe in a while, they will become the new Joan Crawford and Betty Davis."


    Ronan knows that these two golden age actresses ~ www.novelhall.com~ are famous rivals.


    Tom Cruise whispered: "Betty Davis also satirized Joan Crawford in public."


    Ronan nodded: "I''ve heard of it."


    It is said that in the 1960s, Spielberg, who was still a small meat, and Joan Crawford, who was still charming, had a close relationship. The latter even helped him with heart and soul, so Joan Crawford. ''S rival Betty Davis sneered at Spielberg, who had not yet appeared: "Have you slept with her?"


    Although there was an upset between Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren during this party, it was generally very successful and Will Smith further established his own advantages.


    There are only two black actors nominated for best actor. When Jamie Fox was also put into the category of comedians, the two sides were fighting more resources.


    The situation of "Crash" is also very favorable. According to Ronan, the focus of "Million Dollar Baby" is on the best director and best actress.

 Chapter 743： the most important

    Oscar, the ultimate annual party of the Hollywood film industry.


    It may be postponed, it may cause controversy, but it will never be absent.


    On the last weekend of February 2005, the 77th Oscars ceremony kicked off with countless people watching.


    Every Oscar award ceremony is always accompanied by various noises.


    Of course, this year will be no exception.


    The affirmative movement and the black movement groups occupied the best position at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard early and conveyed their ideas to the world.


    There are also some militants who lighted candles to commemorate the Atlanta victim not far from the Kodak Theater.


    The Los Angeles police are like enemies, for fear of uncontrollable events.


    Fortunately, until the red carpet ceremony of the awards ceremony began, protests and various activities only remained at the stage of chanting slogans, and did not evolve into the traditional riots in Los Angeles. The situation was completely under control.


    The current social situation has a huge impact on Oscar.


    These are not only reflected in the awards selection, those celebrities with a keen sense of smell, have been prepared for dressing up early.


    For example, this black dress is particularly popular. It is not only black movie stars like Will Smith and Halle Berry appearing in a solemn black image, such as Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, and Bray. De Pete, etc., when more than half of the guests walked on the red carpet, they were dressed in black or dark dresses.


    Hollywood stars are very **** with many things, but their sense of smell is often very sensitive.


    This time, the black wave is surging, and the momentum is unprecedentedly strong. It is also the most nominated black in Oscar history.


    Correspondingly, this has set a tone for this Oscar.


    Even, the host of this year''s Oscars is a black comedy star Chris Rock.


    Throughout the history of the Oscars, most of the time this award seems to be only related to white movie stars, and only 3% of blacks are nominated.


    The same is true in the performance industry, and the same is true behind the scenes.


    In the high-tech jobs behind the scenes, the proportion of black workers is lower than that of actors.


    Hollywood, the number of black directors and black producers is even rarer.


    Of course, these situations are not only caused by the environment.


    Ronan wore a black formal suit and entered the Kodak Theater. He did not go to the hall and sit down immediately, but chatted with Harvey Weinstein he met for a while.


    "This year, you will have a good harvest." Harvey Weinstein said, shaking his head, "How many are you sure of?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Who can guarantee until the end."


    According to his wishes, it is of course the best to take all the nominees, but this is obviously impossible.


    Harvey Weinstein said: "This year, Miramax is going home empty-handed."


    There are not many nominations directly related to Miramax.


    This fat man was very polite in front of him, Ronan also politely said: "This is because Disney is holding you back."


    Hearing about Disney, Harvey Weinstein could only sigh: "It''s no way to continue."


    "Do you have other ideas?" Ronan deliberately put on a curious look: "Are there any good ideas?"


    Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "Where there is a good idea, I am always pressed by Disney, a little depressed, as if out of breath."


    "It will always pass." Ronan said nonsense that he didn''t believe him.


    Harvey Weinstein glanced at Ronan: "Unfortunately, Miramax does not have the strength of Relativity Entertainment, otherwise I would give Michael Eisner a bite."


    Ronan smiled: "This kind of thing is hard to say."


    Harvey Weinstein invited Ronan into the hall together. They didn¡¯t go far out and met the Zhang Baimao and Director Zhang. They shook hands with Ronan and greeted him politely, but did not respond to Harvey Wei. Enstein.


    This is also the result of Harvey Weinstein¡¯s tricks of buying copyright.


    Compared to this fat man, Ronan is definitely the kind of person who obeys the rules.


    Although the box office in North America is not good, it is not particularly bad. Lionsgate wants to save the investment through offline operations and also declares an Oscar for this film.


    Following "Hero", Director Zhang received an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film.


    At the same time, this film also received a nomination for best photography.


    The most praised thing about "Ten-faced Haze" is photography, and even some media in North America claim that the film''s directorial level seriously hinders photography...


    It''s very difficult to win the award for this film. In terms of the subject matter and content, the Oscar judges are familiar with it, and even "Eavesdropping Storm" can''t match.


    Into the main hall, Ronan found the crew of "When Happiness Knocked on the Door" and sat with Will Smith.


    "Are you nervous?" Ronan glanced, Will Smith kept shaking his legs.


    Will Smithstein said: "Of course I''m nervous. After so much effort, the success or failure will be tonight. Everyone will be nervous."


    "It''s useless to be nervous." Ronan deliberately said: "The award results have come out. We still have a chance to find someone to kill the two big bosses of PricewaterhouseCoopers."


    Will Smith rubbed his face and said, "I''m much better." He turned to ask, "Did the money invested in "When Happiness Knock on the Door" returned?"


    Ronan understood what Will Smith meant, and said, "Don''t worry, you''ll be back."


    Relativity Entertainment Chongao¡¯s four films have already recovered their costs.


    Today, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" was released for 12 weeks, and the North American box office has accumulated a total of 210.23 million US dollars.


    Although the film is still released in North America because of the Oscars, the box office market consumes almost the same amount. If Will Smith can get the best actor, maybe he can get another wave.


    The North American box office of "Emperor Penguin Diary", which was nominated for best documentary feature film, was close to 75 million U.S. dollars. This is the second only documentary in the history of the North American film market after "Fahrenheit 911".


    "Fahrenheit 911" did not get any Oscar nomination due to the subject matter and content, but it was quite rewarding at the Golden Plum Award.


    Xiao is not overwhelming Colin Farrell, who has a catastrophic performance on "Alexander the Great", and successfully won the Golden Raspberry Award Winner.


    In terms of film awards, Xiao has successfully surpassed all American presidents.


    The biggest news of this year''s Golden Sour Plum is not the little one, but the last Oscar''s Best Actress Halle Berry personally received the Oscar''s little golden man for the worst actress award.


    The film "Catwoman" directly brought Halle Berry''s career down a notch.


    Oscar curse is also fulfilled again.


    is also a film that has not invested much resources. The performance of "Eavesdropping Storm" is much worse. The scale of North American screenings has never exceeded 400, and the North American box office has just reached 9 million US dollars.


    Fortunately, the embassy film industry has always been very sane, and has always controlled the investment scale of "Eavesdropping Storm". Most of the copies were shipped from the UK after they were downgraded.


    Although "Crash" is also niche, but after all, it is about Americans. After receiving multiple Oscar nominations, the market has performed much better. After more than two months of screenings, the North American box office has accumulated a total of 55.79 million U.S. dollars. Philippine earnings.


    Similar to "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", the heavyweight Oscar award can also become a booster for "Crash" to enter the overseas market.


    As time goes by, more and more people enter the Kodak Theater, including popular seed players like "Million Dollar Baby".


    Clint Eastwood also nominated the best actor, and there is a certain upset possibility.


    As for the "Aviator" crew led by Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, it is relatively quiet. Perhaps the main creative team of the crew is also aware of the fate of the company.


    Compared with other films that have received multiple nominations, "Aviator" has received too much criticism since it was released.


    Even a lot of film critic Martin Scorsese is too ugly in order to hit the Oscars.


    Finally, amidst the sound of music, the 77th Oscars ceremony kicked off.


    Perhaps the Oscar Organizing Committee took into account the current social situation and specially selected Chris Rock, a black comedy star, as the host.


    Chris Rock gags and tries his best to clarify the position of this Oscar.


    In terms of the other side of the Pacific, the Oscar atmosphere tonight is most suitable to describe it like this-we black people, how so happy today...


    Some things are so obvious that anyone with a discerning eye can see that the School of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has painstakingly and carefully balanced various kinds of balances with the goal of being as politically correct as possible In the face of these, film art is no longer important or even changed Dispensable.


    Winning Oscars for film art alone, people who still have this idea today can only say that they are too simple and naive.


    Tonight, Oscar made the black brothers feel the most important thing for them to stand up!


    Therefore, the first award presented at this year''s Oscars, which is the best supporting actor, set the tone for the entire awards ceremony.


    "The one who won the best supporting actor is..." The last best supporting actress Scarlett Johansson announced: "Morgan Freeman, "Million Dollar Baby"."


    In an instant, the audience burst into extremely warm applause, as if this is not a victory for film art, but a victory for social progress!


    Morgan Freeman took the stage to accept the award. After his routine thanks, he screamed: "Hollywood is still making history, and Hollywood is making progress with the world! Hope that one day, the race and skin color of actors will no longer be Features mentioned!"


    The applause became more enthusiastic.


    Then, the award of technology awards began, and it was time for "Aviator".


    Oscars always like to balance, and all aspects must be taken into consideration. The competition between companies must also be balanced, and the various orientations of the film must also be balanced. Therefore, technology awards and adapted screenplay awards have become important balances. "Aviator" has no relationship with major awards, but it is well-made, and such labor needs to be rewarded.

 Chapter 744： A dream come true

    Four technology awards were received, and the people at the scene, including Ronan, deeply felt the atmosphere of dividing pork.


    Under normal circumstances, if you can get multiple nominated films, there will always be a golden man''s harvest. Oscars are quite human in some ways.


    Situations like "Shawshank''s Redemption" have not been common for Oscars in the past two or three decades.


    It can only be said that this film is not recognized by the Hollywood industry in terms of subject matter.


    Halfway through the awards ceremony, "Aviator" temporarily became the biggest winner. The best photography, best costume design, best art director and best sound effects have fallen into their hands.


    Faced with the other three popular movies of "Crash", "Million Dollar Baby" and "When Happiness Comes Knock", "Aviator" leads by a huge 4-0 advantage.


    In the eyes of Martin Scorsese, Hollywood legendary entertainment tycoon and aviator Howard Hughes is no different from the human minotaur in Greek mythology: cursed by God, imprisoned in the middle of the maze.


    Judging from the past Oscars, this seems to be a portrayal of his own fate.


    Martin Scorsese has directed "Angry Bull", "Good Guys", "New York Gangs", "Taxi Driver" and other outstanding works. He has been nominated for Oscar awards and has been the coveted best director or best. Film awards passed by.


    divide the cake and divide the pork not only in a certain movie project, but also among companies.


    "Eavesdropping Storm" just won the best foreign language film Golden Man for Relativity Entertainment, "Emperor Penguin Diary" lost the best documentary.


    The Golden Man who won the best documentary was the Indian film "Born in a Brothel".


    Lost the award, Ronan was relieved instead.


    This is not the era of big studios. Oscars will not allow multiple films of a company to take too many awards at the same time. The biggest goal of Relativity Entertainment has always been two of the four major awards.


    "Do you need me to comfort you?" Will Smith whispered.


    "No need." Ronan''s voice was low: "For "Diary of the Emperor Penguin", the best documentary is just the icing on the cake."


    This documentary made tens of millions of dollars in the North American box office alone.


    Besides, there is no offline listing yet.


    Unlike "Fahrenheit 9/11", which relies on gimmicks to attract people, "Emperor Penguin Diary" is completely content to win, which can be regarded as a typical commercial documentary success.


    This year''s Oscar is still black, and the most important performance time is left to the black singer Beyonc¨¦.


    Awards are awarded one by one. Some people are happy, but others are naturally lost.


    This year¡¯s Oscars did not have the situation where "The Lord of the Rings" came out last year. The competition was fierce and even, and the defeat was not as good as "Shawshank''s Redemption". To the full line of red like "The Return of the King".


    Then, Relativity Entertainment received the second statuette tonight.


    Paul Haggis got the best original script!


    This award is very important. In most cases, the movie that wins the best film in the end will get one of the best editing or best screenplay awards.


    Similarly, Paul Haggis won the best original screenplay, which also means that he completely missed the Best Director Award.


    After being nominated for an Oscar for the first time, he won a heavyweight consolation prize. What bike do you want?


    is really like dividing pork, "Million Dollar Baby" became the winner of the Best Editing Award.


    There are some things that are so coincidental that people are suspicious. After the results of the selection are made, only the two leaders of PwC knows?


    But the basic credibility of Oscar is still there.


    Today, it has not yet reached the point where even the most important award results will be mistaken.


    The more the award ceremony progressed to the end, the heavier the weight of the award. Cate Blanchett won the best supporting actress.


    "Aviator" seems to have a turnaround.


    However, anyone with a discerning eye can probably guess that this is precisely the nostalgia of the so-called golden age by the old men of the college.


    Because the role played by Cate Blanchett is called Catherine Hepburn.


    You know, Catherine Hepburn just passed away in 2003.


    This is not so much the victory of Cate Blanchett as it is the afterglow of the death of Catherine Hepburn.


    In Hollywood, dead stars are always more appealing than living stars, even Catherine Hepburn, who has the title of "box office poison".


    This is the label that many Hollywood producers put on Catherine Hepburn. Martin Scorsese also said this in an interview when the film was released.


    The golden age of Hollywood, and this era of thorough commercialization, the criteria for judging movie stars are still different.


    Therefore, every box office star is not welcomed by the old men of the academy.


    Instead, independent film actors like Hilary Swank have always been more popular at Oscars.


    After "Boys Don''t Cry", the actress who has a mediocre appearance and fits the academy''s so-called image of a good actor, with "Million Dollar Baby", once again stood on the podium of the Oscar for Best Actress.


    Hilary Swank, a girl who grew up in a trailer in a dilapidated parking lot, can be said to be a typical Hollywood dream girl, and even more so lucky.


    Hilary Swank''s dream came true again.


    As for how much money has been paid behind, only Hilary Swank knows.


    The competition for the best actress of this year is extremely fierce. Hilary Swank''s competitors include Annette Bening and Kate Winslet, etc.


    For the role of Kate Blanche, it is enough to apply for the best actress, and it may be a big nomination.


    But there are the successes of Catherine Zeta Jones and Scarlett Johansson ahead of him. The Australian devil took a lesson and automatically downgraded to the best supporting actress, and finally won the statuette.


    Oscar, operation has long been the most critical factor in winning the award.


    Hilary Swank turned backstage, and Charlize Theron stepped onto the Oscar stage to the beat of the music.


    As last year''s best actress, the award that South Africa Diamonds will give out is naturally...Best Actor.


    The camera swept from here, Ronan could see that under Will Smith''s demeaned smile, he was a little nervous. ,


    This year''s situation is so good. If you can''t get the best actor this year, Will Smith may have to wait indefinitely.


    "We have a great advantage." Ronan saw the camera lens move away and said in a low voice, "Are you ready to take the stage and accept the award?"


    Will Smith licked his slightly dry lips and said, "I''m worried that I won''t be able to get up."


    Ronan heartless: "Then wait another time."


    These words silenced the moment Will Smith choked.


    He glanced at Ronan and didn''t want to talk to this guy anymore.


    Ronan no longer looked at Will Smith, his eyes fell on Charlize Theron on the stage.


    Charlize Theron wearing clothes is a perfect woman. She has height and shoulder width and is definitely the best clothes rack.


    This is also a good material for natural action type actors.


    He is tall and bears back, and the action scenes are highly credible. Just like Sigourney Weaver in "Alien" and Linda Hamilton in "Terminator 2", it is normal to hit a few men and monsters. , Will not make people feel abrupt.


    Charlize Theron is an enhanced version of the two, after all, it is more in line with the public aesthetic.


    "This year''s Oscars were held at a different time. Many people are fighting for their own legal rights. The whole of Hollywood is helping them."


    As a member of Hollywood, Charlize Theron sells people to the same familiar road: "This is also a career that all women work hard for. I think of many women who have worked hard like me for many years. They have watched it for a long time. I gave up when I failed to hope. But I think we must persist. This is not a story that people keep talking about, but a social reality that keeps making progress!"


    I don¡¯t know if it was a crossword, or Charlize Theron prepared it herself. Even if she prepared it, she must get permission from the Oscar Organizing Committee.


    Ronan saw another situation in Hollywood, the women''s movement is also constantly rising.


    An equally large force of political correctness is rapidly rising in Hollywood.


    Charlize Theron has opened the envelope, glanced down, and said with a smile: "Tonight''s best actor is Will Smith from "When Happiness Knocks"!"


    Not surprisingly, winning the prize.


    With the current social situation, it is also popular!


    The applause resounded through the Kodak Theater again, and many black actors stood up and applauded and waved their arms to signal the people around them to stand up together.


    At this special moment, facing a special crowd, all the Kodak Theater stood up and responded with the warmest applause.


    Will Smith hugged everyone from the crew, and finally gave Ronan a strong hug: "Thank you, Ronan, there would be no today without you."


    Ronan lightly patted his back: "Now is your time."


    Will Smith walked onto the stage amidst the stormy applause, and took over the Little Golden Man sent by Charlize Theron.


    This is a victory for Will Smith, and a victory for Relativity Entertainment!


    Relativistic Entertainment was established for the first time since the establishment of the four Oscar awards!


    Oscar, the death of a big fever is only a special case with a small probability, this year is no exception, everything is as predictable before the award ceremony without suspense.


    As the most diehard right winger in Hollywood, Clint Eastwood still won the best director award even if the social environment is unfavorable.


    This is also related to Clint Eastwood''s acting style. The diehardness of the old cowboy has always been reflected in his work, and he rarely speaks.


    Despite being a Californian, Clint Eastwood is more like a Texas red neck.


    The awards ceremony came to the end, "Crash" won the trophy for the best film, and Relativity Entertainment became the biggest winner tonight!

 Chapter 745： Layman

    The 77th Academy Awards came to an end. Relativity Entertainment became one of the biggest winners of all film companies. Among the four most important awards, they won the best actor and the best film figurine.


    But these two little golden men cannot be held by Relativity Entertainment. The former belongs to Will Smith personally, and the latter is awarded to the production company.


    Even if Embassy Pictures bought out the copyright of "Crash".


    However, the economic benefits brought by the Oscar effect no longer have anything to do with the producer.


    The other two Golden Men will not be kept by Relativity Entertainment, and the Golden Men of the best documentary are also owned by the producers.


    The best original screenplay, the Golden Man, is of course Paul Haggis¡¯s possession.


    Embassy Pictures, as the distributor of the film, will get the corresponding copy of the Golden Man.


    At present, the Relativity Entertainment Building is also building a decoration memorial hall, whose main function is to record the movies that have left a significant historical mark.


    Oscar awards are only one aspect, more of them are films that have made major economic contributions during the establishment and development of Relativity Entertainment, such as "The Bourne Shadow", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Human Elimination Project".


    Relativity Entertainment is ultimately a commercial company, not an art institution.


    At the end of the awards ceremony, Ronan temporarily became a lonely man, ready to withdraw from the Kodak Theater and go to the "Oscar Night" party.


    Scarlett Johansson came over.


    "Fortunately, you haven''t left for the time being." Scarlett Johansson took Ronan''s arm: "There are too many people, it is very inconvenient to come from the backstage."


    Scarlett Johansson, who is only in his early twenties, looks glamorous and attractive. Young is already rich in capital and well-dressed. Compared with the peak appearance of "Iron Man 2", she is not inferior.


    Ronan took her to the outside together: "Just wait for me near the door."


    Scarlett Johansson clutched his arm tightly: "Wait? Maybe you ran with someone halfway."


    Coming into the less crowded passage, Ronan looked at Scarlett Johansson carefully: "You are so beautiful tonight."


    Scarlett Johansson leaned over and whispered: "I just added a new tattoo. Would you like to see it?"


    Ronan has no interest in tattoos, but he does not interfere with others, smiled and said, "Okay."


    "It''s not convenient here." Scarlett Johansson''s words are full of different meanings: "Go back and let you see."


    Ronan came interested and asked: "Oh, can you tell me where I am?"


    Scarlett Johansson rolled her eyes: "It''s not what you think." Her voice suddenly changed: "Actually, I thought about getting your name tattooed on me."


    Ronan coughed in a low voice: "That''s really an honor."


    When women tattoo their names on their bodies, they often only want to express one meaning.


    "If you were my boyfriend." Scarlett Johansson was quite expecting: "Ronan, I am willing to tattoo your name anywhere on the body."


    Ronan said, "Tattoos hurt, right? I can''t bear to make you hurt."


    This is a good thing to say, but it is somewhat unpleasant when it falls into the ears of the person involved.


    "Mr. Anderson?"


    The two had just left the side entrance of the Kodak Theater, when someone suddenly stopped in front of Ronan and Scarlett Johansson: "Are you Mr. Ronan Anderson? Can you give us an interview?"


    Ronan looked at the reporter. He had black hair and black eyes, and he was obviously Oriental.


    "Are you?" Ronan waved his hand to disperse the surrounding bodyguards.


    The middle-aged reporter hurriedly asked the photographer to approach him, and at the same time replied: "I''m a reporter from Oriental Television''s "World Film Weekly", can I ask you some questions?"


    Scarlett Johansson is a little impatient: "Shall we go to the party? I want to take the elevator..."


    "Wait a moment." Ronan calmed Scarlett Johansson a little, and said to the middle-aged reporter: "In two minutes, you can ask."


    In any case, there is always a special emotion when treating people from the East.


    Some things are not easy to forget.


    The middle-aged reporter asked quickly, changing to Chinese when asking: "Mr. Anderson, according to my understanding, you can speak very fluent Chinese and have a good understanding of Eastern culture."


    Ronan also changed to Chinese: "I can¡¯t understand it, it¡¯s true that I am very interested."


    The middle-aged reporter smiled and said: "At this Oscars awards ceremony, "Small Haze" won two nominations for best foreign language film and best photography, but missed it. Your company has successfully operated in the North American market. "Hero", can you talk about Oriental movies and Oscars?"


    This question is very broad and not very easy to answer.


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "This is not a bad thing. Your movie does not need to be obsessed with Oscars."


    The middle-aged reporter was quite surprised by this, and looked at Ronan in confusion.


    Thinking of the wonderful works that many directors have filmed for Chongao, Ronan appropriately said: "Oscars have strong regional and cultural characteristics, and are similar to other film festivals. They are held in any country with distinctive features. The national cultural characteristics of the country. Your film takes the international route, enters the Oscar, and it is also a good thing to get a nomination, but the Oscar winning is unacceptable for films outside North America, and everyone is happy to get it. Don¡¯t be depressed if you can¡¯t get it.¡±


    Middle-aged reporters are experienced people and thoughtful.


    Facing reporters from other countries, including North America, Ronan wouldn¡¯t say so much at all. His previous feelings prompted him to further say: ¡°You and Oscar belong to completely different cultural circles. There is no need for filming to cater to Oscars. Movies that are suitable for your culture and market are good movies. You don¡¯t need to put too much emphasis on the various Oscars."


    His speaking speed is not very fast. For filmmakers in the East of this era, what he said is not in line with the mainstream: "Oscars are ultimately a Hollywood festival, very localized and very Hollywood, so Oscars are only for foreign language films. An award. The Oscar is a big show for Hollywood movies to show to the whole world. Facts have proved that this show is also quite successful, because it is Hollywood movies that really attracted the attention of the world on this show, so the whole world Hollywood movies are being shown."


    Impacting Oscars time and time again. Does the Oriental movie have an Oscar plot? The middle-aged reporter dare not say affirmative, but one thing is very clear: If a movie is labeled as "Little Golden Man", the box office will definitely be very bullish.


    The middle-aged reporter couldn''t help asking: "What do you think Oriental movies should do?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "I don''t know this clearly. I am a layman in the oriental film industry. In your terms, what you said should be called standing and talking, right?"


    The middle-aged reporter couldn''t help but laugh. This one really understands Eastern culture and quickly said: "Mr. Anderson, you can talk about it from the perspective of a layman."


    "I''m making a commercial film, so let''s talk about it from this aspect." Ronan also hopes that his colleagues on the opposite side can avoid detours: "For you, first of all, you must gain the love of the Eastern audience and earnestly develop the film market. , The development space of your market even surpasses North America. Do your own film market, don¡¯t have too many distracting thoughts, and work hard to make movies. Then Hollywood may need to find you."


    The middle-aged reporter thought all the previous opinions were very pertinent. In the end, he didn''t believe it, but treated it as polite.


    Luo Nan''s words are all here. This interview may not be able to be broadcast, and it may not be listened to by anyone. These are not within his control.


    waved his hand, the black Rolls-Royce Phantom drove over, and the bodyguard stopped the reporter who still wanted to nominate.


    Ronan and Scarlett Johansson got in the car one after another and rushed to the "Oscar Night" party.


    "It is rare that you say so much to reporters." Scarlett Johansson was very curious.


    Ronan smiled and said casually: "Because the movie market in the East has a bright future, they have more than one billion people. Once the movie market develops, it will inevitably become the world''s second largest single movie market after North America in the future. ."


    Scarlett Johansson asked subconsciously: "Are they possible?"


    Ronan kindly said: "Handle your relationship with that side, even if you are not popular in North America, you will still be able to secure the front line of Hollywood with the support of a huge overseas film market in the future."


    The former Fan Bald head can be said to be typical in this respect.


    Scarlett Johansson is very savvy in dealing with the world I am ignorant of this kind of thing, but the concept that has been formed in the past few years, I subconsciously think that Ronan must be right, and I unconsciously remember To the bottom of my heart.


    At the Oscar night party, Ronan went to say hello to Tina Brown and let Scarlett Johansson move freely. He wanted to talk to a few people.


    But there is an endless stream of people who come to congratulate him, from actors to directors to producers.


    Some people even took the opportunity to promote their projects.


    After all, the news that someone promoted the project successfully at the Oscar night party last year has spread in Hollywood.


    But Ronan obviously didn''t have the luck of last year and never encountered a project like "Cherbellino".


    Several film projects mentioned by directors and producers, he never recalled the relevant names.


    simply let them send the script directly to Shahai Entertainment.


    After finally getting rid of the entanglement of these people, Ronan first found a quiet place, took a breath, and waited until the people on the "Aviator" crew gradually dispersed, then walked over and planned to talk to Martin Scorsese. talk.


    If you change to someone else, Ronan will certainly not show up in person, but the director has reached the level of Martin Scorsese, and his position and price are basically very stable, unless he suffers two or three major losses in succession.


    "Aviator" is not a success, it can limit the price of Martin Scorsese to continue to rise.

 Chapter 746： Repeated defeats

    "Congratulations, Ronan."


    At some previous parties, Martin Scorsese and Ronan also met: "Tonight, you and Relativity Entertainment are the biggest winners."


    Ronan said modestly: "Good luck, the film just fits the social environment."


    Martin Scorsese said: "The operation of the two films "Crash" and "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" cannot be explained by luck."


    Ronan didn¡¯t feel humble anymore. Instead, he said, ¡°Martin, I¡¯m here, mainly because I want to talk to you.¡±


    Standing on the opposite side are the big figures who have risen in Hollywood in the past two years, and they are also one of the most powerful people in this circle. Martin Scorsese has never had the idea of ??showing off as a winner.


    Martin Scorsese lowered his glasses: "Please speak."


    Ronan stopped going in circles, and said directly: "Martin, do you know if you are still interested in Oscars?"


    Both of them are insiders. Martin Scorsese doesn¡¯t need to deny it, saying: ¡°I¡¯m getting older and I may retire soon. I am determined to win the best director or best film award.¡±


    As one of the four major directors in the 1980s, Martin Scorsese has the strength to conform to his confidence.


    "Relativity Entertainment has a new project." Ronan said slowly: "Will Smith and Tom Cruise have already confirmed the two main characters..."


    Hearing these two people, Martin Scorsese is a little moved. Good actors want to cooperate with good directors, and good directors also want to cooperate with good actors.


    Ronan continued: "The subject matter of the movie is the gangster movie you are best at."


    "Gangster movies?" Martin Scorsese is quite questionable: "Ronan, Oscar has always paid no attention to gangster movies."


    This is his experience and lessons over the past two decades.


    Ronan said calmly: "The Oscars are also constantly changing. If you put it in the past, will Will get the best actor?" He simply said: "Martin, from my personal point of view, the Oscar will definitely give you the corresponding The four directors of the year, George retired from the directors¡¯ union and no longer qualified for the Oscar selection. Steven and Francis had already won the best director and best picture."


    Martin Scorsese was silent. The three old buddies of the year, George Lucas, were not here. Steven Spielberg and Francis Coppola not only won the Oscar for Best Director, but also more than once.


    Looking at himself, he is still struggling on the road to Austria.


    Ronan¡¯s point of view is that Martin Scorsese has the qualifications, ability and connections, as well as a large number of outstanding works. Oscar will definitely recognize him, even if the film is not "Infinite Walker", there will still be other works. Awarded.


    But there is a prerequisite, it can''t be as ugly as "Aviator".


    This Howard Hughes biographical film is not like a film directed by Martin Scorsese.


    In other words, "The Aviator" is not only not Martin Scorsese''s best work, it is even lower than his average.


    If it is not for proper public relations, it is difficult to say whether this film can be nominated for an Oscar.


    "My personal opinion." Ronan said again: "The Oscar judges are just waiting for a suitable opportunity. So, Martin, you might as well shoot what you do best."


    Martin Scorsese frowned slightly: "If others say that to me, I absolutely don''t believe it. But you, Ronan...Your eyes make me hesitate."


    Ronan laughed: "Think carefully, Martin. If you are interested, you can contact Shahai Entertainment to first look at the subject matter and script of the project, and then talk about others."


    Martin Scorsese nodded: "I will consider it carefully."


    "Right, there is one more thing." Ronan said in advance: "This project is for the 79th Oscar. The overall budget of the project is limited, and the salary may not be very high."


    "I understand." This is not the first time Martin Scorsese has made an independent award-winning film.


    Having said that, Ronan has basically achieved his goal. Anyway, what should be said has already been said. If Martin Scorsese is willing to direct, let Shahai Entertainment start negotiations. If he does not respond later, then find another director. .


    The party is still going on, and Oscar¡¯s gift packages are being delivered.


    This is also a routine comfort project every year, and it can also be regarded as a reward for the support of guests and nominees.


    As the top gluttonous feast of the movie, Oscar has a very real performance in comforting the frustrated.


    As we all know, although Oscars have dozens of big and small awards, after all, only a small number of them can get the little golden man. There are still more than 80% of the nominees who will be disappointed.


    Presenting big gift packages to the stars after the Oscars ceremony is already a traditional Oscar consolation prize.


    All gifts will be placed in a specific package. On the outside of the package, the unsuccessful person will also read a particularly sensational message, to the effect that not getting the prize does not prove that you are not strong, and the Oscar has no losers.


    Of course, these expensive fees are not covered by the film academy.


    Before the award ceremony, the college will hold a "tender meeting". Advertisers who fail to invest in clothes and TV commercials will not miss this opportunity. They will naturally vie for sponsors of the "big gift package". .


    Stars at the forefront of fashion get free gifts, and advertising sponsors also take the opportunity to increase brand awareness, which is also a win-win situation!


    Just like Ronan once participated in some school sports meets, the poorly ranked class will get a fairness award or spiritual civilization award.


    When I was young, I thought it was good to have a prize. I didn¡¯t know until many years later that it was a consolation prize.


    Once a movie fan on the Internet said something like this, Leonardo took a super gift package for more than ten years, how torment in his heart?


    It is estimated that the average human body will not be able to. Maybe Martin Scorsese can understand Leonardo?


    The total value of this year''s gift package reached 50,000 U.S. dollars. After Ronan got it, he gave it to his assistant Connie as usual.


    Scarlett Johansson also gave her gift bag to his assistant.


    The two left the banquet hall tacitly one after another. Ronan had already asked Connie to open a presidential suite with a special elevator in the hotel.


    Walking into the elevator, Scarlett Johansson was full of surprises: "This is the first elevator we used!"


    Ronan said, "This is a revisit to the old place."


    Scarlett Johansson winked her eyes: "Do you want to see a tattoo."


    Ronan put his arms around his chest, leaning on the elevator: "I''m waiting to appreciate it."


    Soon, he discovered that Scarlett Johansson had a horse tattooed on the back hip!


    "Why do you want to get a horse tattoo?" Ronan asked.


    Scarlett Johansson gave a very unexpected answer: "Recently, I heard that you often go horse riding, so you have the feeling of riding a horse."


    Riding a horse is not like driving a car and leaving with gas, and stopping when you brake.


    The horse can feel whether you can ride, and if you find that you can¡¯t ride, it will laugh at you, bully you, refuse to listen to you, and even turn over and ride you as a horse.


    Therefore, as a rider, you must have excellent riding skills.


    Oscar night, a sleepless night.


    This night, I don¡¯t know how many people slept on something that didn¡¯t belong to me.


    After the dawn of the day, the Oscar news wiped out all the scandals.


    "Relativity Entertainment, the biggest winner of the 77th Oscar Awards!"


    There are many news like this.


    But more is to help Martin Scorsese grievances, and most of the grievances of the media, before the awards ceremony, no one thought that Martin Scorsese could get the best director of the Golden Man.


    Even, many of them also criticized Martin Scorsese''s ugly appearance and "Aviator" for nothing.


    This is the entertainment media, which always pursues news sensational effects.


    So, Martin Scorsese, who had been criticized and belittled by the media before the awards ceremony, began to receive praise.


    For example, "Hollywood Reporter", before blaming Martin Scorsese for giving up his personal care and social analysis, choosing the flashy Vanity Fair and the unattainable dream chaser theme was a betrayal of himself!


    But after the awards ceremony, he praised old Martin like this: a truly outstanding director, a truly outstanding master, and a truly uncrowned king.


    No matter from which way it is said, truth always occupies the side of public opinion.


    There is also the "New York Times": Maybe Martin Scorsese will not get a golden figure in the end, but can only be the same as his predecessor Alfred Hitchcock It''s nothing. Holding a lifetime award in his hand, he said a senseless "thank you" to the judges who were equally embarrassed. But fortunately for us, the giant will not sink because of this. Martin Scorsese walked into the relativity edifice, ready to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment in a brand new movie!


    Only three days after the end of the 77th Oscars, Martin Scorsese, accompanied by his manager, came to Shahai Entertainment, talked with George Clint for two hours, and then took it away I wrote the script and project book of "Infinite Walker".


    The failure of "Aviator" is far from knocking down Martin Scorsese, the veteran director''s Oscar road can be described in that sentence-repeated defeats, repeated defeats.


    Perhaps it is not appropriate to describe Martin Scorsese in the words of a footballer on the other side of the Pacific. The sentence is more artistic: the martyrs are in their twilight years, and they are very strong.


    Not long after Martin Scorsese got the script, he personally called Ronan. He was interested in the script and the story, but he had to meet the original author and the two protagonists in person before he decided to answer.


    This is also the director''s responsible approach. Once a film project invests tens of millions of dollars, it is a complex and large-scale project. We must pay attention and be cautious.


    Ronan called Tom Cruise and Will Smith, asked their agent to coordinate the meeting time with Martin Scorsese''s manager, and asked George Clint to contact Andrew in Port City. Liu et al. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here:

 Chapter 747： New look

    Later, Ronan, as a producer, also joined the discussion among Martin Scorsese, Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Andrew Liu.


    In addition, two screenwriters who were responsible for adapting the script into the US version participated.


    This kind of custom project, the screenwriter basically has no right to speak, especially when facing a group of people in the conference room.


    From Port City to Boston, the main line and framework of the film have not changed, but the story background and character settings have become very thorough.


    There is no romantic romance, only the cruelty of facing fate!


    To put it simply, when destiny or other people come over harshly, the response is not poetic, but ruthlessly returning!


    Therefore, the word beginning with F in the script appeared more than 300 times!


    This project, shot into a movie in Hollywood, will inevitably appear with a brand-new look that conforms to the aesthetics of the North American market.


    Ronan looked at the people in the conference room, his eyes finally fell on Martin Scorsese, and said: "This is not a simple remake, but a brand new creation, a story of an American gangster filmed and produced by Shahai Entertainment! "


    Martin Scorsese nodded slightly. During this time, he has watched the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy. Although the third part has somewhat dragged down the quality of the entire series, the first and second parts were really excellent.


    Andrew Liu asked: "Can you keep the original features as much as possible?"


    He is the most unwilling person to sell the North American copyright and remake copyright of the series at the price of cabbage.


    Especially the latter, it is simply a luxury gift package.


    But he respects the contract, and Hollywood remakes his film, which is also a kind of honor. I am also fortunate to be unwilling.


    "I am fascinated by this great story." Martin Scorsese respects the creator of the original work, but he also has his own insistence: "But we must realize that moving from Port City to Boston, even if it is the same story, There should be characters with completely different characteristics to support. Although I like how every character in "Infernal Affairs" is so deliberate, my idea is the same as Ronan, and what I want to create is an American tragedy. It¡¯s not Eastern."


    He emphatically said: "The script is well written. Once a person is forced to be separated from his familiar life, it is doomed to a tragic end.


    Ronan slowly nodded: "Andrew, you can''t let two American gangsters say those romantic and poetic lines on the rooftop?"


    Andrew Liu opened his mouth and said nothing in the end.


    The "Infernal Affairs" directed by him is fully in line with the oriental cultural mood. The gangsters are also cultural, which is a typical gang crime movie beloved by oriental fans.


    Gang City movie gangsters are always full of romanticism. For example, the series "Young and Dangerous" filmed by Fatty Wang, a group of inexperienced gangsters shocked the world, and affected countless people.


    The screenwriter who has been silent said: ""Infernal Affairs" is not a copy of "Infernal Affairs". We were only inspired by the human nature of the story when we created it."


    Another screenwriter continued: "In addition to using the same story clues, the script we created is also very different from the Hong Kong version. What really touches people here is not the intricate relationship between the characters, but the strongest human nature. The most invincible side."


    The words of these two people carry American and Hollywood arrogance.


    Ronan raised his hand to stop the two of them from continuing to talk. Anyway, this is a remake, and it is useless to say more.


    Andrew Liu has been working hard in the entertainment circle of Hong Kong City all year round, and the situation there is just as messy, no wonder.


    Several big people like Ronan are very easy to get along with, but two little-known small screenwriters who say sour words from time to time.


    This can be regarded as the American version of Hades.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith didn''t say much, they have already decided to play the two main characters, and they firmly believe in Ronan''s vision.


    Perhaps, they believed that Ronan would succeed in running this project.


    "You are best at shooting gangster movies, Martin." Ronan said at this time, "I want to hear your opinion."


    Martin Scorsese does not have the arrogance of a big director. Perhaps the failure of the Oscars in the past two years has also made his mind more sober: "This is a huge difference from the films I have shot in the past, not only The background of the film was changed to Boston, and the protagonist was replaced by an Irish gang, and because this is the first time I have touched on the subject of internal and corruption issues in American police agencies."


    Although there have been a lot of gangster movies in the past, few of Martin Scorsese''s movies directly involve relevant government departments.


    Ronan said: "These will not be a problem, I can guarantee that there will be no relevant agencies to put pressure on you or the crew."


    Entertaining the current strength with the theory of relativity, the general pressure is not a problem.


    Besides, here, from Washington DC to various states and capitals, they are the most common culprits in movies.


    One of the two screenwriters said: "We did a related investigation in Boston. Corruption is not uncommon in the Boston area, and it was even a relatively common problem at one time."


    Another screenwriter said: "In the south of Boston, from the early 1970s to a few years ago, Irish gangs have been controlling underground gangs in the city. They are the absolute core of crime. But why for nearly 30 years? Here, can Irish criminals be so rampant in Boston? This is inseparable from corruption within the police."


    "The two young people were forced to walk into a world that was completely contrary to their expectations," Martin Scorsese seemed to be considering the script and film planning: "In the police agencies and gangs, the inhumans who are torturing their nerves live. life¡­¡­"


    He looked at Will Smith and Tom Cruise: "Although they are two completely different characters, they have similarities. It''s just that one chooses this path, the other chooses the other... these two paths , It''s no return."


    Will Smith said at the right time: "I contacted the Los Angeles Police Department and will experience life with them for about two months. I will patrol with the police officers and participate in some copywriting work and so on."


    Tom Cruise helplessly spread his hands: "I can''t compare to Will in terms of experiencing life. I can''t go to the gang to experience life?" Everyone present laughed, and he laughed: "CAA is passing Contact the FBI. They will contact me one or two retired agents who have been involved in undercover agents. Through them, I will have a more intuitive understanding of undercover agents."


    Hearing these two Hollywood super kings say so, Andrew Liu sighed in his heart. No wonder Hollywood movies are popular all over the world, and Hong Kong movies...


    Although the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy is considered by the Hong Kong City media and the industry to be the city''s film rescue work, after the trilogy is released, look back again. Except for the box office of "Infernal Affairs" itself, the Hong Kong City movie is The look of immortality.


    Why are the developments of two world film production centers that could have been equalized in a completely different situation? This is not just the gap between industry and technology.


    The dedication, ability and appeal of Tom Cruise and Will Smith are unquestionable. Martin Scorsese also likes to work with big-name actors, although he has worked with Leonardo DiCaprio. Twice, but the cooperation between these two top stars is not bad.


    "I accept your invitation, Ronan." Martin Scorsese made a decision: "You can let me discuss the specific conditions with my manager."


    In order to attack the Oscar, he can lower his personal salary, which is not a big deal in front of the Oscar statuette.


    Taking the position of director, Martin Scorsese thinks that the theme of the script is very good, very suitable for his style; on the other hand, Relativity Entertainment''s Oscar record in the past two years is getting better and better.


    Especially this year, two of the four awards were taken away.


    In the past two years, Martin Scorsese deeply realized that if you want to hit the Oscar and win the hopeful golden figure, the film is very important, but the operation is more important.


    Harvey Weinstein and Miramax are caught in the whirlpool of Walt Disney''s infighting, and will not be able to escape for a while. From the current situation, Ronan Anderson and his relativity entertainment are the most suitable choices. .


    Ronan will not care about specific negotiations. With Martin Scorsese¡¯s psychology, it is impossible to make excessive conditions.


    Ronan said: "The production budget of the project is 70 million US dollars, but the film needs to be shot in the Boston area. Sandsea Entertainment has reached an agreement with Massachusetts, and Massachusetts will provide the crew with up to 15% tax rebate policy. Will Smith and Tom Cruise certainly have no objection.


    Martin Scorsese said, "I have no problem." But as soon as he changed his voice, he added: "For such themes, the crew also needs to hire professional technical consultants, preferably senior police officers in the Boston area."


    Shahai Entertainment has already done a lot of work. Ronan said: ¡°Sandhai Entertainment has already contacted. After the crew is established, it will hire retired detective Thomas Duff, who has worked in the Boston Police Department for more than 30 years, as a special consultant. He is good at investigating organized crime and has participated in the conviction investigation of the most notorious gang leader in South Boston. The villain in the script is partly based on the criminal experience of this gang member."


    In fact, there is no direct monetary expenditure for this employment. Thomas Duff is very interested in Hollywood movies, and the only requirement is that he can show his face in the movie.


    Martin Scorsese said: "I have no other questions for the time being. I have other ideas later, and I will communicate with you in time."


    Ronan finally said: "This film will start preparations this year and will be released in the 2006 awards season. The goal is the 79th Academy Awards."


    This meeting ended, and the "Infinite Walker" crew was established. When Shahai Entertainment and Martin Scorsese signed a director''s agreement, related preparatory work would officially begin. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here:

 Chapter 748： Alchemy

    Due to the strong intention of cooperation between the two parties, the negotiation is directed towards reaching an agreement as soon as possible. Before the arrival of the new weekend, Shahai Entertainment basically reached an agreement with the manager of Martin Scorsese on negotiating the most important salary. .


    Martin Scorsese¡¯s director¡¯s pay was 6 million US dollars, which was lower than the 8 million US dollars for "Aviator" and the same as the previous "New York Gangs".


    Due to his weak personal style and commercial attributes, Martin Scorsese has a reputation, but the highest personal salary is 8 million US dollars in The Aviator.


    Previously, the salary was maintained at around US$5 million for many years.


    Reaching an agreement on the most important film pay means that there will be no more surprises in the cooperation between the two sides. Although the contract has not been formally signed yet, Martin Scorsese has assembled his long-term cooperation filming and production team, officially entered the crew, and began preparations Infinite Walker.


    In addition to the retired Boston Police Detective Thomas Duff, Andrew Liu also joined the crew as a special adviser.


    Martin Scorsese is extremely efficient and first discussed the possibility of other major actors with Ronan.


    For example, he suggested that Mel Gibson be the villain Frank.


    Ronan directly refused. Mel Gibson is indeed very suitable for this role, but after losing the copyright lawsuit with Embassy Pictures, he vowed not to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Of course, many times, business vows are no different from farting.


    But even if Mel Gibson was willing to take this role, Ronan would not cooperate with him, because the impression that Mel Gibson seemed to have died by himself in the past two years.


    This is not the same as drinking and taking drugs. As long as the filming is finished, it will not bring too many negative effects, but Mel-Gibson¡¯s method of death will seriously drag down the film¡¯s market.


    Even, it is possible for "Infinite Walker" to win nothing during the awards season.


    As for Kate Winslet recommended by Martin Scorsese or Hilary Swank as the heroine of the new Oscar actress Madeline, Ronan also politely refused.


    After the latter got the Oscar film, the Oscar curse has always entangled the best actress, and it is not cheap.


    Kate Winslet, not to mention, there is no need to spend too much money on a role like this.


    Ronan thought of a more suitable candidate. Jessica Chastain, who had met in the "Iron Man" crew, had guaranteed acting skills and was extremely dedicated.


    After passing the ditch with Martin Scorsese, the heroine will be resolved through an audition, Ronan also asked Jessica Chastain to issue an audition invitation.


    When it comes to Ronan''s position, as long as he thinks it is suitable, he can send out audition invitations as long as he feels suitable.


    In other words, as long as Ronan thinks about it, it''s not difficult to make an actor popular.


    The former Jessica Chastain gave Ronan a very good impression. As a producer, of course I appreciate this kind of dedicated and professional actor.


    Like Johnson Depp in the subsequent two filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean", it is simply a disaster for the crew.


    is also the actor''s least favorite actor.


    But actors like Johnson Depp, as long as they have enough commercial value, will still be one of the most popular actors in Hollywood.


    However, they must not go downhill, as long as they go downhill, countless actors, media, directors and producers who have offended before will jump out and can''t wait to push them, wishing everyone to beat the dog.


    When Johnny Depp broke negative news, he seemed to be a public enemy of the world.


    As for the villain Frank, the crew finally prepared to invite Jack Nicholson to audition according to Ronan''s proposal.


    Of course, this is just one of the candidates. The crew needs to measure various factors, one of which is the salary budget.


    Jack Nicholson accepted the audition invitation. The veteran movie star called his old lover Meryl Streep and said that after starring in a series of comedies, he hoped to play the bad guy again, and He believes that Frank in the script is the ultimate incarnation of evil.


    One point that cannot be ignored, Ronan, as a recognized gold medal producer outside the industry, has a strong attraction to actors, plus a Martin Scorsese, the attraction is definitely one plus one greater than two. effect.


    A new weekend is here, and the films that have been harvested at the Oscars awards ceremony have been added by the Oscar effect.


    As the most important film award in North America, it is well known that Oscars are not just as simple as sending a small gold man, and its subsequent boosting effect on commercial revenue, including the box office, is obvious.


    "Eavesdropping Storm", the German film that won the best foreign language film, was obviously driven by the Oscar effect.


    On the first weekend of March, the screening scale of "Eavesdropping Storm" in North America expanded to 490 theaters. That weekend, it earned 6.12 million US dollars in three days and the North American box office totaled close to 20 million US dollars. ,


    Since the screening weekend has passed, this is the first time the box office of "Eavesdropping Storm" has surpassed $10,000.


    The Ugly Duckling, who was ignored before, because of an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, his income began to skyrocket.


    Embassy Pictures estimates that the Oscar effect can last three to four weekends in this film.


    In contrast, the North American box office "When Happiness Knocks at the Door" has exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars, and it has received limited Oscar effect bonuses. This personal biographical film is already full of commercial attributes and has already achieved great commercial success before.


    This weekend, the North American box office of "When Happiness Comes Knock" has rebounded, with $7.11 million, and the North American box office totaled $221.02 million.


    However, the film began to be released on a large scale overseas this weekend and appeared in theaters in more than 30 countries and regions including Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. It was stimulated by Will Smith¡¯s crowning of the Oscar winner. The first weekend''s total income was 62.89 million US dollars.


    In the next few weeks, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" will appear in more overseas markets. It is expected that the total overseas box office will eventually hit US$200 million.


    "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" also passed the review of a big scissors on the other side of the Pacific, and will enter the Oriental film market through formal channels.


    Nowadays, the training institutions on the other side of the Pacific only sing "Grateful Heart". It''s too monotonous. Why should I add a bowl of better and richer chicken soup?


    "Grateful Heart" and "When happiness comes knocking", perfect match!


    Trainees on the other side of the Pacific, the days after that are so happy!


    As the best picture winner of this year''s Oscar, the Oscar effect bonus to "Crash" is also obvious.


    The film expanded its screening scale to more than 2,600 theaters. It received another 14.71 million US dollars that weekend. The North American box office surpassed 80 million US dollars in one fell swoop. There is hope that North America will hit 100 million US dollars.


    Similarly, "Crash" also appeared in many overseas markets, but because the subject matter and content were too American, it was far from being as good as "When Happiness Knocked the Door" which was added by Will Smith¡¯s BUG commercial market. The first weekend overseas Only 21.14 million US dollars were received.


    This purely American film, even with the Oscar best picture effect bonus and promotion, the overseas box office will eventually be 50 or 60 million US dollars.


    But for the total investment of less than US$12 million, including buying out the copyright and public relations, the profit of "Crash" is still surprisingly high.


    Oscar operation can generate considerable profit returns, otherwise there would not be so many films going forward to participate in this fame and fortune game.


    Oscar''s "Golden Point" opened the door to the prosperity of the Oscar economy, unstoppable.


    Under the golden sign, the box office and the actors benefited from multiple sources and made a lot of money.


    For a movie, the appeal of Oscars lies not only in the good reputation, high honor and skyrocketing box office, but also in the subsequent series of commercial benefits it brings.


    Several television stations across the United States have begun negotiations with Embassy Pictures for the first-round television broadcast rights of "Crash" and "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".


    The first-round TV broadcast copyright of "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door", which is more commercial, has been released for 15 million US dollars.


    Even if it is a niche theme like "Crash", because of the Oscar best film, the golden figure is nearby, the price of the first-round TV broadcast rights has also been called 9 million US dollars!


    As for the next round of TV broadcasts, Internet on-demand and DVD income, etc., there will be quite gratifying income.


    It¡¯s not just Relativity Entertainment¡¯s film Million Dollar Baby" that enjoys this bonus, and "Aviator", which has multiple technology awards, have also seen significant revenue growth. After this weekend, the two films in North America The box office all exceeded $100 million.


    From these, it is not difficult to see the true face of the Oscar business game.


    In fact, the "Hollywood Reporter" has very specialized statistics. In the past fifteen years, a film that won an Oscar heavyweight award has an average income increase in North America of about 30 million US dollars. It can also increase by 20 million US dollars.


    The winners are not only film and film companies, but also winners such as movie kings and queens have doubled their worth.


    The ¡¡¡¡Oscar effect is a force that cannot be ignored. It largely determines which movies will be remembered by people.


    For movie fans, the Oscar is a recognition of the quality and viewing value of the film; for actors, directors and screenwriters, the Oscar represents professional ability and achievement, as well as more opportunities in future careers; for the producer , Oscar means box office appeal and higher income.


    As Relativity Entertainment increases its investment in this Oscar game and plans to focus on Olympic projects in the next few years, the future Oscar battle will undoubtedly become more intense.


    The Oscar is over, and the entertainment industry continues to develop. Ronan and Tom Cruise have begun to promote a new plan.


    This plan will last a long time. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here:

 Chapter 749： charity organization

    The Sanatorium of St. Florence is located in Venice, the satellite city of Los Angeles.


    Ronan drove to the St. Florence Nursing Home, and met Tom Cruise, who had been in contact for a long time, at the door. The two brought a few media reporters.


    St. Florence Nursing Home mainly treats patients with frostbite. Ronan and Tom Cruise came here this time to prepare for charity.


    As for media reporters, that is a must-have for celebrity charity.


    In Ronan¡¯s understanding, purposeful charity is also charity, which is better than doing nothing.


    And if there is a purpose, there is motivation, and people or companies can often make persistent investments.


    For example, Leonardo DiCaprio has maintained environmental protection for more than two decades, and has been promoting environmental protection in various ways.


    This can be said to be a typical charity with a purpose. In the past several forest fires, Leonardo''s charitable foundation has made large donations.


    I don¡¯t know how many times he did it compared to those who abused him for show through the Internet.


    Tom Cruise, wearing a fitted suit, first shook hands with Ronan, then beckoned to the media reporter, and walked in with the person in charge of the St. Florence Nursing Home.


    "We currently have more than 100 patients with frostbite."


    As he walked toward the ward building, the middle-aged male person in charge introduced Ronan and Tom Cruise to the basic situation of the Sanatorium of St. Florence: "The sanatorium is a semi-public welfare and only charges very low fees to patients The main source of funds is social donations."


    Ronan said with a smile: "Mr. Colt, your love has helped many people. Please allow me to pay tribute to you."


    Tom Cruise felt that he was snatched by Ronan and said: "In the past, the society and the public ignored the group of patients with frostbite. Ronan and I came here today to help you."


    "Thank you." John Colt said hurriedly: "Thank you for your kind deeds."


    This is not the first time someone has come to a nursing home to donate. Whether or not they have a different purpose, John Colt welcomes them, because the money and materials donated by these people can effectively help the patients lying in the hospital bed.


    What''s more, today¡¯s situation is unusual, and I might be able to absorb more donations later, and completely improve the treatment environment in the nursing home.


    John Colt looked back at the reporters and videographers who followed him. This was not there in the past.


    He knows the two people who came here today, even if they don¡¯t, he has heard of them in the media.


    Tom Cruise Needless to say, one of the world''s top movie stars not only has a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars, but also attracts media and public attention for every move.


    This is the first time Ronan Anderson has met, but there have been many reports in the media. Hollywood¡¯s super-rich is said to be worth billions of dollars. In the new Vanity Fair magazine this month, Ronan Anderson ranked The first place in Hollywood power list last year!


    The propaganda effect that these two characters can bring far exceeds their own donations.


    Some staff members of the nursing home stood in front of the ward building to greet Ronan and Tom Cruise.


    Ronan asked, "It won''t delay normal work, right?"


    John Colt said: "No, they are not on duty."


    "That''s good." Tom Cruise said: "We came here to help, not to cause trouble."


    John Colt is also welcome: "We have always been looking forward to having important people like you come, so that the group of patients with frostbite will attract more attention."


    Tom Cruise said solemnly: "Me and Ronan will call for the attention of the world."


    Under the introduction of John Colt, Tom Cruise and Ronan shook hands with the staff who came to greet them one by one, and said a few words of encouragement.


    A few reporters followed, reminding the cameraman to quickly take all these photos.


    This is a show, a super charity show in which Tom Cruise plays the leading role, and St. Florence Sanatorium is just the beginning.


    Then, a group of people entered the ward building and visited patients with frostbite syndrome on the spot.


    Ronan also made people prepare gifts, some relatively warm and inspiring movie DVDs owned by Relativity Entertainment.


    These are for the individual patients.


    Tom Cruise prepared the same movie DVD, but his personal work.


    St. Florence Nursing Home basically treats patients with severe frost syndrome. Most people cannot take care of themselves and need to stay in bed all year round.


    This man has normal intelligence, but he has to experience a cruel imprisonment game where he witnesses his life slowly being lost.


    There are some things that you can''t imagine when you don''t look at them, but they touch people''s hearts after seeing them.


    When Ronan saw a 17-year-old girl not only unable to move, but also unable to speak, he was really moved.


    Many times, human life is really fragile.


    Tom Cruise gently hugged the girl''s mother, but didn''t know what to say.


    Even Ronan, who has always been able to pull out countless **** reasons anytime, anywhere, can''t speak at this moment.


    Comfort, how to comfort?


    Sympathy can only be expressed in the form of money.


    This is one of the five terminal diseases specifically listed by the World Health Organization. It is as famous as cancer, AIDS, leukemia, and rheumatoid disease!


    Ronan remembered, as if Stephen Hawking was suffering from this disease.


    "Shocking!"


    Walking out of the ward, Ronan whispered: "I saw them, and I realized how happy we are."


    Tom Cruise is no longer as relaxed as when he first arrived, his face is full of heavy: "Thank you, Ronan."


    Ronan was inexplicable: "What''s wrong?"


    "Thank you for reminding me and let me visit them." Tom Cruise didn''t seem to be joking, and said in a voice that two people could only hear: "I didn''t take your plan too seriously before, I just wanted to This is to help you, but when I saw all this, I realized that this plan is very necessary!"


    Ronan lightly patted Tom Cruise on the arm: "If you want to say that, I''m ashamed, because I didn''t think about it at first..."


    Tom Cruise said seriously: "No matter what the original purpose is, Ronan, your plan can actually help them."


    "I hope I can help them." Ronan sighed lightly.


    Any normal person will be touched when he sees this place. Ronan is no exception, but he also knows that he does not understand medicine and is not a god. He can''t solve their illnesses and can only help them with money.


    No matter what the original plan was for, he really intends to do something, nothing else, but please feel at ease.


    "Mr. Cruise, Mr. Anderson." John Colt came over at this moment: "Shall we go to see other places?"


    Tom Cruise glanced at Ronan, and saw Ronan nodded slightly and said, "No, let''s not disturb them anymore. Mr. Colt, can we find a room for a chat?"


    John Colt said immediately, "Of course."


    He quickly took Ronan and Tom Cruise into a staff lounge, temporarily isolating the media reporters outside.


    "Mr. Colt." Tom Cruise leaned back in a chair: "The situation is more serious than we thought."


    Ronan did not speak. Compared to him, Tom Cruise is the protagonist.


    John Colt smiled, with a bitter smile on his face: "This world is too cruel to them. The whole person is imprisoned in a container that fits perfectly with the body, including the face, lips, each finger, each The toes are tightly attached to the container. In the container, you can hear and see everything that is happening outside the container. There is enough time to think or watch TV, but there is no way to speak or make any noises to take care of them. People carry them around, feed them and change clothes, but don''t know what they are thinking."


    Ronan and Tom Cruise didn''t interrupt, they just listened.


    John Colt¡¯s words are full of pain: "Perhaps, when people are trapped in the game container at first, they are strange and funny. Later, they will feel too cold for a while and too hot for a while. Seeing and hearing their family members lament their sad fate. Later, family and friends came to see them less and less often. People who looked after them sometimes forgot to turn on the TV. They always felt thirsty, itchy, lonely, and panicked. , Want to end everything as soon as possible, but they can only face it, can''t do anything, just wait for death..."


    The whole body is uncontrollable, unable to move, unable to speak, and finally unable to swallow and breathe spontaneously, watching his body gradually being swallowed by disease.


    This feeling is more than terrible.


    Not everyone is Stephen Hawking.


    Besides, Hawking¡¯s pain is only understood by him.


    John Colt added: "This group is very painful, but neglected I hope they can enter the vision of more people and attract the attention of the audience. They need the help of the whole society."


    Tom Cruise thought for a while and said, "Mr. Colt, I personally will donate $1 million to the St. Florence Nursing Home."


    "I also donated 1 million US dollars." Ronan echoed.


    The money is not too much, but charitable donations pay attention to the long flow.


    "Thank you." John Colt said quickly, "Thank you for your kind deeds."


    "What do you think?" Tom Cruise asked Ronan.


    "Tom." Ronan said, "Just do what you want, and I will fully support you."


    John Colt is a little strange, what do these two want to do? I don''t understand at all.


    doesn¡¯t need him to understand, Tom Cruise said directly: ¡°Mr. Colt, I am going to set up a charity foundation with Mr. Anderson specifically for patients with frostbite. This was planned before we came over.¡±


    "Great!" John Colt knew it was very difficult: "I thank you for all the patients in the St. Florence Nursing Home."


    Tom Cruise added: "Individuals have always limited power. They need to attract the attention of the whole society. I am going to hold a press conference for the establishment of the charity foundation and I need to invite you to participate."


    John Colt responded, "No problem!"

 Chapter 750： Spend money on the heat

    On a very ordinary working day morning, media reporters gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Tom Cruise convened a press conference here to announce the establishment of the Frozen Charity Foundation.


    Ronan also set up a charitable foundation before, but compared to Tom Cruise''s huge movement, his foundation was established quietly.


    This is also determined by the location of the two people.


    Compared to top Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise, Ronan is more of a producer behind the scenes. On the one hand, the establishment of a charity foundation really wants to help some people, on the other hand, it is also for the increasing personal income. Legal and reasonable tax avoidance.


    Some money, instead of giving it to the IRS, it is better to invest in charity within the scope approved by the IRS, which can at least earn yourself a good reputation.


    Unlike Tom Cruise, star charity is a must for Hollywood superstars.


    Prior to the establishment of the Gradually Freezing People Charity Foundation, Tom Cruise also invested in many aspects of charity.


    This is also an unwritten rule in Hollywood.


    A closer look is not difficult to find that the top Hollywood stars are basically top charity or charity ambassadors. Hollywood stars do charity activities. If any Hollywood star has never participated in charity activities, it would be a shame.


    And the celebrities who **** pay attention to their personal image when doing charity publicly.


    For example, celebrities who serve as public welfare ambassadors of United Nations organizations rarely refuse the countries and regions the foundation asks them to go to. They pay for the entire journey during the trip, and they will not make various non-demanding requirements when they are on the crew.


    Of course, it is difficult for outsiders to know what is going on in private.


    But generally speaking, although Hollywood star charity is a super personal show, it can help many people in need.


    At the press conference established by the Gradually Freezing People Charity Foundation, Tom Cruise confessed what he had seen and heard a few days ago. The scene was broadcasted by media reporters, Dean John Colt and other medical work. The staff and the families of the sick patients also made relevant statements, winning the sympathy of countless people.


    At the end of the press conference, Tom Cruise announced a donation of 5 million US dollars to the charity foundation to help patients with frostbite disease nationwide.


    At the same time, he also announced several other donors and corresponding payments.


    Will Smith donated US$3 million, Spielberg contributed US$2 million, Ronan contributed US$5 million and so on.


    On the first day of the establishment of the Gradually Freezing People Charity Foundation, it received 20 million US dollars in donations, which won the attention of countless people.


    This is the appeal of Hollywood''s top stars.


    In addition, the foundation is a kind of charitable foundation with public accounts, and regularly announces fund trends and usage details to donors, the public and the media.


    Since Ronan encouraged Tom Cruise to participate in this gradual freezing plan, of course he must remind him to eliminate his worries.


    He also believed that Tom Cruise would not be confused to make charitable donations.


    Hollywood stars participate in public charitable activities, and all of them are good people who are enthusiastic about public welfare, but private chaotic things happen from time to time. For example, many star charity foundations belong to the type of undisclosed accounts, and the daily expenses of the foundation can occupy a large amount of money. More than 60% of the amount.


    Such examples are not only on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, but are also not uncommon in Hollywood. The expenses of the stars such as eating, drinking, sleeping, etc. are all taken out of the foundation''s accounts as a daily operation.


    Faced with the magic of money, people often make many exaggerated choices.


    Even I would wonder afterwards, why did I get lost with lard?


    This press conference was undoubtedly a huge success and won applause for Tom Cruise.


    Netflix shared the above, Tom Cruise announced the establishment of the Gradually Freezing People Foundation and related donation methods through his account as planned.


    The Gradually Freezing People Charity Foundation also registered an account on Netflix Sharing and obtained the official certification of Netflix Sharing.


    Related news was forwarded by netizens one after another, and the number of reposts exceeded 200,000 in just half a day.


    "Thank you Tom Cruise for his kind deeds."


    This is a related comment from a user who is a family member of a gradually freezing patient.


    More passersby users are also applauded.


    "Tom Cruise is still that responsible and responsible star!"


    "Applause for Tom Cruise, real man!"


    Of course there are people who say sour words, but if you don¡¯t use others, just the netizens themselves, they will respond to them.


    And as a party, there is no need to reply to Keyboard Man.


    No matter how attractive it is, how contagious the words written, it is impossible to convince a keyboard man.


    This kind of doomed work may not be realized by many people yet, but with the universalization of social networking on the Internet, it will soon become a consensus.


    It¡¯s a little surprising to call Ronan that Nicole Kidman also registered a Netflix sharing user, and immediately forwarded the news that Tom Cruise established the Gradually Freezing Charity Foundation, announcing a donation of 1 million to the foundation. Dollar.


    If you think about it, this is not a surprise, and Nicole Kidman is also spending money on the heat.


    In any case, Nicole Kidman is not the kind of iron **** like Oprah and Julia Roberts. He said the donation but refused to admit it.


    The first step of the Gradually Frozen Charity Project, with the cooperation of Tom Cruise, went very smoothly.


    The follow-up plan needs to wait for a period of time to ferment the news, and cooperate with other plans to start.


    Tom Cruise handed over the charity operation and publicity to his agent team. Large Hollywood brokerage companies have dedicated charity operation teams to promote and develop star charity.


    Because philanthropy is one of the very effective ways to brush up style.


    Hollywood''s large brokerage companies often use charity as an important way to create stars.


    Some celebrities, who have not succeeded in film works for several years, can stabilize themselves in the front line through charity.


    To be precise, intuitive factors such as the star''s own status and status that represent the hierarchy are not determined by art, but by operation.


    For example, the former Charlize Theron, after getting the Oscar for best actress, was shrouded by the Oscar curse, lacking heavyweight works and roles, but the identity of Dior''s spokesperson has effectively maintained her exposure.


    Tom Cruise temporarily put aside other tasks at hand and began to prepare for "Infinite Walker." Under the coordination of Relativity Entertainment and CAA, the FBI has two retired agents who are willing to work with Tom Cruise. Make some necessary exchanges for their careers.


    This will help Tom Cruise as an undercover agent. After all, no matter how mad and dedicated, it is impossible for Tom Cruise to find a gangster to experience life.


    What if there are comrades in the gang who like Tom Cruise? It''s too dangerous!


    Ronan asked Mark Randolph to pay attention to the enthusiasm of Netflix sharing in the Gradual Freeze operation. He planned to wait for a while for the next phase, and his energy was transferred back to the film production directly responsible.


    Christopher Nolan''s "Fatal Magic" ended all filming and returned to the relativity building and moved to the post-production stage.


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics have been urging the "Batman" sequel film. After the film is completed, Christopher Nolan will start the preparatory work for "The Dark Knight".


    After Tom Hanks''s "The Da Vinci Code" went to many places, all the filming work ended. Since the film will be released by Embassy Pictures, the crew simply rented the post-production room of Relativity Entertainment for post-production.


    The movie based on this popular novel will be released next year, and there is plenty of time.


    One year of preparation, one year of filming and production, and another year of release to recover funds. This is the standard production model for Hollywood large-scale commercial films.


    Relativity entertainment generally follows this model, but because of Ronan''s existence, the speed is faster.


    However, the first-line large-scale production movies of Relativity Entertainment have an average operation wrinkle of more than two years.


    For example, "Fast and Furious 3" has just started shooting, and the release schedule is also set for next summer.


    There is also Zach Schneider¡¯s "Three Hundred Spartans". After dozens of actors have undergone hellish fitness training and cruel torture, these sportsmen with the slogan "I died at the hot spring gate" ~ www .novelhall.com~ From this month, it will move to the shooting stage.


    As for the small production horror films and their sequels, they are constantly being filmed and produced.


    Filming of James Wynn¡¯s "Fright on Chainsaw 3" has begun, which is the finale of his "Fright on Chainsaw" trilogy.


    Ronan agreed to James Wynn, after completing the production of the trilogy, he will fully support his new film project.


    At the right time, Ronan will talk to him about "Latent" and "Call of Souls" and mention the concept of the horror film universe.


    Hope that James Wynn can bring an alternative cinematic universe to Relativity Entertainment.


    Relativity entertainment involves fewer comedies. Last year''s "The Wedding Proud" was a big success, and "The Hangover" is also preparing to start.


    Even if you count "The Hangover," comedy movies are still only a small force in Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan rarely watched Hollywood comedy movies because he couldn''t get the jokes of American comedy, and his memory in this area is also limited.


    There was a film that made him very impressed. The guy who once served as the host of the Oscars awards ceremonies sang "I''ve seen the Oscar queens'' Mimi" and made a super cheap bear movie.


    That teddy bear is not so cheap!


    Ronan specifically asked Dinah''s lawyer. There is no copyright involved in filming a movie with a teddy bear, even as the protagonist.


    There is no copyright dispute, which is undoubtedly a good thing.


    Having said that, if every toy dealer can be so bold about their products, there must be more interesting works on the screen than "Teddy Bear".


    In the second week of March, news from Marvel Entertainment came over that "Iron Man" ended all filming.

 Chapter 751： Marvel thing

    Burbank, the hangar studio of the Hughes Aircraft Factory.


    The crew of "Iron Man" has finished shooting and has not left yet. Due to the use of all-digital shooting, director Jon Feiru used the equipment temporarily installed in the studio to review the shots of several key scenes. If he is not satisfied In place, before the crew has been disbanded, they can call in hand to shoot at any time.


    Jon Feiru also invited Ronan and Kevin Feige over.


    Neither Ronan nor Jon Fitch and Kevin Fitch wanted to wait for the start of post-production before calling in staff to make up the shoot.


    That not only takes time, but also a huge budget.


    Many shots of the film were shot in front of a green screen, and no special effects were added for the time being.


    Although Ronan doesn''t know how to make movies, after so many years, his own producer''s ability has been exercised, and he still has his vision.


    Robert Downey Jr.''s scene, many special effects belong to the model real shot plus post-production, it is not as funny as the behind-the-scenes footage of the film released by Marvel.


    Ronan remembers most clearly that Wanda once was the scene where the Scarlet Witch released magic. It was simply a cramp in the body.


    In fact, performing these in front of the air is no less difficult than making independent art films.


    After several key scenes were played, Jon Feiru asked, "Ronan, Kevin, what''s your opinion?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "You and Kevin are the director and the producer. The specifics are up to you."


    These two people controlled the filming of the film all the way, and they knew the specific situation better than him.


    "It''s okay." Kevin Fitch said: "For now, there is no need for additional shooting."


    Jon Feiru also said, "I think it''s okay for the time being."


    Ronan nodded: "Then go to post-production, there is still a year before the release."


    Kevin Fitch said: "We have plenty of time. According to our plan, we can finish all the post-production work in about ten months."


    This kind of film post-production is more time-consuming and labor-intensive than shooting.


    Ronan urged: "It must be completed before April next year. Embassy Pictures needs at least one month to go for a trial screening, to create momentum and to operate word-of-mouth."


    Jon Feiru promised: "I will finish on time."


    Ronan also breathed a sigh of relief. The first step of the Marvel Avengers project went smoothly for the time being, but whether it can succeed or not, there is only one standard to measure-the market reaction of "Iron Man" after its release next year.


    "Eggs were also taken, right?" Ronan asked again.


    "Filming is over." Jon Feiru replied: "Several actors are very interested in this novel way of connecting movies."


    Kevin Fitch said: "Bruce Banner''s actor has not been determined yet. Only a CG video about the Hulk will appear in the easter egg."


    Ronan said: "The "Hulk" project will also start preparations. The actors and directors have all signed a long-term contract. Pay attention to the lessons of the failure of Ang Lee''s version."


    Kevin Fitch said: "The script is being written, and I will send it to you as soon as it is finished."


    Ronan asked: "Do you have a favorite actor and director?"


    "There is no director yet." Kevin Fitch told the truth: "There is an actor."


    He simply said: "Edward Norton''s agent has contacted me and is willing to sign a long-term contract."


    Ronan frowned: "Is this Edward Norton''s wishes or the wishes of his agent?"


    Edward Norton¡¯s acting skills and image as Bruce Banner are not a problem. An actor who wears a mask and plays a supporting role all the time can kill the actor every moment, which is enough to show his strength.


    But Edward Norton signed a long-term contract with Paramount Pictures. The two parties had a very unhappy relationship, and even sued the law at one time. In the end, Edward Norton lost the lawsuit and had to play an unusually wretched villain in "The Day of the Day". .


    Have such experience, will Edward Norton still sign a long-term contract with the production company?


    Kevin Fitch thought for a while, and said, "I overlooked this question. I haven''t asked about it. I will contact Edward Norton''s agent later."


    Ronan said directly: "If Edward Norton himself is willing to sign a long film contract with Marvel, we can consider him. If this is just the wishes of the agent, or if Edward Norton just wants to make a film, there is no need. Consider him."


    "I understand." Kevin Fitch said.


    Jon Feiru said: "I recommend a candidate, Jackie Phoenix is ??a good candidate. He once chatted with me and talked about Marvel comics and said he was a fan of the Hulk."


    Jacques Phoenix? Ronan felt that the name was quite familiar, and after thinking about it, he roughly knew who it was.


    The younger brother of Ruifan Phoenix, who died of drug abuse, played with Russell Crowe in "Gladiator" and played the man of the lunatic king.


    This person has very good acting skills, and has a temperament that is not mad and cannot survive.


    Once, I seem to have appeared in the alternative superhero movie "Joker" between Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    This alternative superhero movie also won a Golden Lion award from the Venice Film Festival.


    Sometimes I have to admire Warner Bros., always shooting DC Comics villain movies is very attractive, can DC superhero movies really only rely on villains to save?


    can¡¯t count on Thunder stupid, right?


    Ronan quickly thought about it and said, "Jon, you can contact Jacques Phoenix first and test his attitude if he is interested." He looked at Kevin Fitch: "Let Marvel entertain. Arrange auditions."


    Kevin Fitch should come down: "No problem."


    The current Marvel Avengers project will not use popular stars in a short time. The choice of actors is relatively wide. Whoever is willing to sign a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment will have an absolute advantage.


    Famous actors like Edward Norton and Jacques Phoenix often find it difficult to accept long-term contracts for nearly ten movies.


    I can only let Jon Fitch contact with Kevin Fitch first.


    Jon Feiru stayed on the set to continue to deal with the rest of the crew''s work, Kevin Feiqi accompanied Ronan to the outside of the studio.


    Ronan is still talking about actors: "The selection of actors for Thor and Captain America must also be on the agenda. These two actors need to be particularly strong, and their body is more important than acting."


    Niang Can type actors appearing in this kind of role is simply funny.


    Kevin Fitch said: "I have a lot of actor''s information on hand, and the preliminary selection is in progress."


    Ronan added: "You keep in touch with Susan Levine, so that she must be the first supervisor of Robert Downey Jr., not only to prevent Robert Downey Jr. from contacting those messy things, but also Supervise Robert Downey Jr. to maintain physical exercise. I don¡¯t require him to be a muscular expert, but he must stay in shape."


    People who are middle-aged tend to gain weight if they are not paying attention, and those who have succeeded in detoxification often become puffy.


    Robert Downey Jr. wants to maintain his current figure and needs to work harder than normal people.


    Kevin Fitch told the truth: "Susan Levine is more concerned than us in supervising Robert Downey Jr."


    Ronan smiled, and said, "Robert Downey Jr.''s greatest luck is to meet a good woman."


    Kevin Fitch fully agrees with these words: "Infatuation with scumbags will ruin your life, but good women can drag the prodigal back to the right path."


    Ronan nodded slightly, the scum girl was as scary as the scum man.


    What will happen when a scumbag meets a scumbag? It is estimated that the earth will blow up.


    Therefore, for the sake of the safety of the earth and all mankind, the destination of a scumbag must not be a scumbag.


    Kevin Fitch asked with concern at this time: "How about the copyrights of "X-Men", "Fantastic Four" and "Spider-Man"?"


    Ronan shook his head: "The progress is not very big. Sony Columbia Pictures is better, willing to sell a little income to Marvel Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox is unmoved."


    Kevin Fitch said: ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to get back what was sold to the Big Six companies.¡±


    Ronan said: "The influence of the new version of the "Fantastic Four" comics is growing. Sony Columbia Pictures has concerns, so it is willing to give up 2% of the North American box office revenue to Marvel Entertainment. I temporarily suspend the relationship with Sony It¡¯s not bad to get such a result in the Colombian negotiations, and we will talk about other things when there is a suitable opportunity."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "As for the 20th Century Fox, there is no progress. Last week, the court conducted an out-of-court mediation. The 20th Century Fox refused to give up. This war can only continue. "


    Kevin Fitch said: "It''s a pity that "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men" are in our hands and can play a bigger role."


    Ronan smiled: "There is always a time to get it back."


    Once, Marvel Pictures did not have the copyright of the X-Men. It may be a lucky one. After all, the power system of mutants is more complicated and chaotic. UU reading to join the Avengers universe requires great brainpower. .


    There are too many mutants in the comics that destroy the world at every turn.


    Compared to mutants, the Fantastic Four are more suitable for joining Marvel¡¯s Avengers movie universe. This small team can play, research, and make trouble, and the enemy is also very troublesome.


    By the way, the first trailer for Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Fantastic Four" has been released. The man who starred in the Thunderbolt is called Chris Evans, who was the former Captain America.


    Ronan specifically asked people to know that Chris Evans has only signed a film contract with Twentieth Century Fox.


    I hope that under the influence of comics, there will be no sequel to the 20th Century Fox''s "Fantastic Four" movie.


    Ronan and Kevin Fitch came out of the studio while chatting. They just came to the door when a red-haired woman came over.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The red-haired woman said: "Can I have a few words with you alone?" The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is on the website:

 Chapter 752： Think too much

    After leaving the Hughes Aircraft Factory, I found a caf¨¦ casually. It is very quiet and suitable for business talks.


    "I have something to do, Jessica?" Ronan looked at Jessica Chastain on the opposite side.


    The actress has a relatively rare brown-red long hair, and she looks like an academic, elegant and quiet.


    Jessica Chastain said directly: "I received an audition invitation last week for a new project directed by great director Martin Scorsese."


    Ronan understood: "You are talking about "The Infinite Walker", right?"


    "Yes." Jessica Chastain said generously: "The agent told me that you directly invited me to audition by name."


    She smiled brightly: "I want to say thank you specifically to you today."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s just an audition. Whether you can pass it depends on your performance in the audition."


    After Jessica Chastain graduated, although she did not work hard at the bottom of Hollywood, she was still at a relatively low level. She felt very deeply about Hollywood and said: "Mr. Anderson, you can give me such an opportunity to compete. , It¡¯s very rare for me."


    Ronan casually said: "You are welcome, I have seen your shooting on the set, you are very capable."


    Jessica Chastain¡¯s smile and gratitude are behind, but she is puzzled. She didn''t make a few scenes on the set of "Iron Man". Those scenes are all shots of flight attendants gesturing. Can you really see the level of acting?


    Entering this circle, I have heard and seen many things with my own eyes. Jessica Chastain is not only happy to have such an audition opportunity, but also full of doubts.


    There are also many rumors about Ronan Anderson in Hollywood circles. The most widely spread is that he held Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson in one hand, and had a lot of friendship with them...


    Jessica Chastain feels that she looks ordinary among Hollywood actresses.


    Is this red hair? She knew that some people had a soft spot for redheads.


    Finally, Jessica Chastain decided to test it out and asked, "Mr. Anderson, you gave me such a chance. Is there anything I need to do?"


    Ronan, who is used to seeing all kinds of storms in Hollywood, immediately understood that Jessica Chastain was thinking too much, and said directly: "The role you audition for is a psychologist. Make more preparations so that you can pass the audition. ."


    "That''s it?" Jessica Chastain was surprised.


    Ronan glanced at his watch: "I want to go back to the company, so let''s stop here."


    Jessica Chastain hurriedly said, "Good... good."


    She rushed ahead of Ronan and paid.


    Ronan didn''t argue with her either, probably so Jessica Chastain could feel a little more at ease.


    Out of the coffee shop, Ronan got in the car and told David to return directly to the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Of course, he is not so kind, and his mind is not so simple. Jessica Chastain passes the audition and will have a long appointment waiting for her.


    This one, the future can still bring a lot of money to Relativity Entertainment.


    When I went back, Ronan specifically called Will Smith, and then deliberately passed by on Hollywood Boulevard. Near Beverly Hills, he met Will Smith who was experiencing police life.


    The Los Angeles Police and Hollywood have always had a close relationship. The two sides have cooperated in numerous movies. The life experience of Will Smith has also received the full support of the Los Angeles Police.


    This is also conducive to the self-promotion of the Los Angeles police and the absorption of sponsorship funds.


    Will Smith has no power to enforce the law, and he is more often on the sidelines. Following Will Smith, there are a lot of media reporters.


    Ronan saw Will Smith''s situation surrounded by the camera, and dispelled the thought of saying hello in the past, called Will Smith, and returned to the Theory of Relativity Building.


    He first went to the floor where the post-production studio was located, and chatted with Jessica Felton for a while. Jessica Felton was looking after two aspects of work at the same time. "Fast and Furious 3" has started shooting. , The post-production of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World''s End" has also reached the final stage.


    This year, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s top productions still start with the two series of "The Bourne Bourne" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", the "Bourne Bourne" trilogy is about to end, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: The Coffin of Souls" will also Will be released on time in the summer file.


    In addition, this summer file, Embassy Pictures will also release a number of heavyweight movies, such as Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s first animated feature film "Despicable Me", DreamWorks Animation Studios latest masterpiece "Madagascar ", and the "Smiths".


    There is definite news that Jennifer Aniston has become a member of the green prairie, but staring at the paparazzi of the Brad Pitt couple, there is no real hammer such as photographs for the time being.


    There are no photos, no videos, and the attractiveness of editing alone is seriously insufficient.


    Professional paparazzi are very combative and very particular about professional ethics. They have to be photographed before they can be exposed.


    A shocking gossip is already in the making.


    Back to the office, George Clint called Ronan. Regarding the "Breaking Bad" project, Shahai Entertainment has negotiated with Vince Gilligan.


    Vince Gilligan is an old Hollywood qualification. Although the project was rejected by many production companies, it was impossible to get it at a low price.


    Of course, as a member of Hollywood, I won¡¯t make wild offers.


    Shahai Entertainment bought out the project script and all subsequent related copyrights for US$2 million, and paid Vince Gilligan a US$500,000 project start-up bonus.


    According to the agreement, Vince Gilligan will serve as the screenwriter and producer of this TV drama project.


    Ronan didn''t even watch the first episode, so he simply delegated the power to Vince Gilligan, who was solely responsible for "Breaking Bad".


    Besides, the investment in the first quarter was limited.


    The first season of "Breaking Bad" only has seven episodes planned. The total production budget is only 7 million U.S. dollars, including the cost of the project''s copyright purchase.


    For today''s Shahai Entertainment, this is just a small investment project.


    However, Ronan had great expectations for this project, so he took the time to meet Vince Gilligan.


    "I am very optimistic about your script." Ronan said bluntly: "That''s why Shahai Entertainment started this drama project."


    Vince Gilligan said: "It is my honor to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment."


    Ronan said directly: "The project will soon begin preparations. I want to hear how you think about the production of this project."


    Vince Gilligan knows Ronan¡¯s weight very well. After a short period of thought, he organized the language and said: ¡°In the beginning, I wrote this script based on the Oedipus myth. Walt is also a tragic figure. Bearing the tragedy of fate, unable to escape, so with Walter''s middle-aged crisis-like character setting, he must face the double pressure of family and career."


    Ronan slowly nodded. The mid-life crisis can be said to be one of the most common themes in Hollywood movies and television, and it is also a widely accepted theme.


    Vince Gilligan continued: "The turning point in Walt''s life occurred when he learned that he was suffering from cancer shortly after his death. In order to allow his wife and children to have a prosperous life after his death, he decided to use himself He¡¯s chemistry knowledge to manufacture and sell methamphetamine, starting a crazy journey that is gradually out of control."


    He glanced at Ronan and saw that Ronan had no intention of interjecting, and then said: "Fighting for the family can be a very reasonable cover in the play, allowing the audience to accept the behavior of the male protagonist, even if they realize it is a cover. , But a father who worked hard for the future of his family, and a weak person who strayed into the drug trafficking industry, can also allow the audience to convince themselves."


    Ronan couldn''t help but patted his palm lightly, and said, "Vince, you are very comprehensive."


    Frankly speaking, Ronan didn¡¯t think about these things in depth when he read the script before, but Vince Gilligan¡¯s setting was partly due to audience acceptance.


    The series is filmed and produced, after all, it is to be seen by the audience. As the male protagonist, such a drug lord who is increasingly cruel and cruel in the later stage, there must always be reasons for the audience to follow him.


    Vince Gilligan gave the most suitable one, and one of the most recognized in America-family!


    How many movies and TV series in Hollywood are reported under the guise of family nonsense, it is estimated that there is no statistics.


    As a veteran of the industry, Vince Gilligan can see Ronan seems to approve of his rhetoric and philosophy, and he secretly breathes a sigh of relief, saying: "In the production of the series, I intend to use very Calm narrative style, because of the subject matter and the black profession that Walt is engaged in, try to minimize sensationalism or overly exaggerate the atmosphere, because the subject matter can make people feel that it is full of murderous and anxious plot tension."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and said, "You have a comprehensive consideration."


    Inspired by Vince Gilligan, he added: "The tension of the plot is not achieved by external means such as language and character expressions, but permeates the plot and permeates the humanity throughout the work. In the portrayal."


    "The topic should be in-depth and moderate." Ronan reminded: "First of all, this is a TV series, and it must be entertaining."


    Vince Gilligan is not a newcomer to Hollywood, let alone any inexplicable thoughts, and quickly said, "Mr. Anderson can rest assured."


    The exchange between Ronan and Vince Gilligan lasted for nearly an hour. Ronan was basically satisfied with this veteran Hollywood practitioner.


    With Vince Gilligan as the screenwriter and producer controlling the direction of the project, Ronan is also more relieved.


    In the American drama production industry, screenwriters generally have a higher status than directors. Most of the producers are actually screenwriters, or even directly by screenwriters, and the status of directors is relatively low.


    When it comes to the film industry, the situation is reversed, and the screenwriter cannot compare with the director.

 Chapter 753： Brother Baos Iron Fist

    Conflicts between screenwriters and directors are not uncommon in Hollywood. They occasionally occur in projects operated by Relativity Entertainment, but they are basically controlled within the scope of the crew''s disputes, and the contradictions are not allowed to extend beyond the crew.


    Film shooting and production are never in harmony. When two people are together, they will have different opinions. Three people can have no water to drink. If the relationship is not good, it is not an exaggeration to say that the crew will explode at any time. .


    Not to mention anything else, a group of elementary school students stay together and make noise, let alone adults.


    But contradictions and disputes must be controlled within a reasonable range.


    Relativity Entertainment is relatively good at controlling this point.


    Because of the film project of Relativity Entertainment, the crew must maintain the first authority of the producer and the absolute authority of the director on the set.


    If a screenwriter and director are having trouble on the set, expelling the screenwriter is always the first choice.


    However, most of the screenwriters and the directors'' disputes are basically business. The clear-headed screenwriters know their position in the industry and will not be stupid enough to challenge the director''s authority.


    But there are always exceptions.


    A screenwriter hired by Shahai Entertainment, when Ronan went to the crew of "Life and Death Fighting" that was in preparation, ran directly in front of him and said bad things about Chase director Uvi Bauer.


    Since Uvi-Bauer is also the director and producer of the crew, Ronan specially asked for the production manager to handle the daily affairs of the crew and asked about the situation.


    "Mr. Belson is not once directed against Bauer." The production manager said: "Director Bauer is more generous in his work, but Mr. Belsen has always believed that there are serious problems with director Bauer''s preparations."


    Ronan frowned and asked, "What problems does he think there are?"


    The production manager recalled for a while and simply said: "He thinks Director Bauer''s handling of the plot is too simplistic, and even..." He touched his nose embarrassedly: "Even if he has no brains, he can''t highlight the script he created. theme."


    "What theme?" Ronan grasped the key.


    The production manager said: "Humanistic thinking."


    Ronan said directly: "What humanistic thinking is needed for such a game adaptation movie? I''m going to talk to Uvi Bauer."


    When he found Uvi Bauer, who was busy with the actor audition, Ronan asked: "A screenwriter named Paulson just came to me to complain to you, what do you think?"


    Uvi-Bauer touched his increasingly bald forehead and said, "I hired this screenwriter from outside. I think he is really talented. I didn''t expect him to think too much."


    Ronan asked, "Is the script complete?"


    "It''s done." Uvi-Bauer said: "Except for some unrealistic things, he wrote the script well."


    Ronan looked at Uvi Bauer, and then thought that the screenwriter could make Uvi Bauer feel that the script was written well, probably not very reliable.


    Brother Bao is indeed outstanding, but his level of directorship is a shortcoming.


    "The script is completed, pay him a reward and let him leave the crew." Ronan has no hesitation in dealing with such trivial matters: "You should shoot according to your own ideas."


    Uvi-Bauer thought for a while and said, "That''s fine too."


    Seeing that Ronan didn''t wait to see the screenwriter, Uvi-Bauer also made a decision, called the production manager, and asked him to tell the screenwriter Paulson to pack and go.


    The crew and Paulson signed a screenwriting contract. As long as Uvi-Bauer thinks it is unnecessary, Paulson has no reason to stay in the crew.


    This is just an episode. Uvi-Bauer accompanied Ronan into the studio. The crew is auditioning. Since the main roles are mostly women, beautiful actresses can be seen everywhere.


    There are many people who look like models.


    Women who have experienced professional model training have obvious appearances.


    "There is only one theme for this movie." Uvi-Bauer''s idea is particularly simple: "Beauty plus cruel fight!"


    Ronan asked: "Similar to "Kill Bill"?"


    Uvi-Bauer denied: "No, it''s not like that." He explained: "The action scenes in "Kill Bill" are mixed with too many elements of kung fu, and they look slick. What I want to use is unlimited fighting. That style follows the cruel and **** line of realism."


    If Paul Greengrass said this, Ronan must be looking forward to it, but the realistic and cruel action film made by Bao Ge, just listen to it.


    Uvi Bauer¡¯s greatest strength is that he has never been discouraged by external blows: "I have invited two unlimited fighting coaches to act as the action directors of the crew, and I have invited Tracy Stur, who is known as the queen of wrestling. Letus is the actor of the villain."


    He smiled and said: "They are very interested in being able to participate in Hollywood film productions, especially Tracee Stratus, who regards her peer Dawn Johnson as an idol, and thinks Dawn Johnson¡¯s path is also Very suitable for her development."


    Ronan nodded lightly. Apart from the talent and ability of the director, Brother Bao has done nothing else to say.


    "Where is the heroine?" Ronan asked, "Is there a suitable candidate?"


    Uvi-Bauer said: "For all the main female roles, I plan to use female models with a certain level of acting skills, especially models who have participated in Victoria''s Secret catwalks. Most of them have strong physiques. Boxing is one of their common fitness methods. , Has a certain foundation."


    Ronan said: "With the budget of the crew, it is difficult to invite Victoria''s Secret Angels."


    Uvi-Bauer smiled and said: "Most of the models that participate in the Victoria''s Secret show every year are not Victoria''s Secret signing angels, and some of them should be interested in filming. After all, many Hollywood stars are turned from models. Yes. As for the pay, I have the confidence to convince them."


    Ronan said: "You are in charge of the crew, and you look at it in full control."


    "I think the market prospects of this movie are good, and with the reputation of Relativity Entertainment, it is not difficult to attract female models to participate." Uvi-Bauer still wants Ronan to check: "Ronan, beauty and cruel blood. Is the fight match promising?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "It should be okay. Uvi, the crew used so many actresses, remember to make a fuss about women''s rights, especially not at the end of the film where men save the world."


    Uvi-Bauer was about to grasp Ronan''s thoughts: "Don''t worry, it must be a woman to save the world."


    His level of directing has not improved, but his understanding of the market environment is more clear: "Ronan, I have carefully watched all female action movies in the past two years, and Hollywood female action roles have become more and more popular and bloody."


    Ronan looked at Uvi Bauer: "Talk about it."


    He has always had an idea, if the film that Bao Ge made is not good one day, he will not give up this talent, but let Bao Ge enter the film production department of Shahai Entertainment.


    This kind of talent who is more reliable in other aspects except the director is a short board, absolutely can not be easily let go.


    Of course, nowadays, the director is also where Bao Ge''s advantage lies. How many directors dare to challenge film critics on the fist?


    In the past, who was not a professional film critic who coaxed himself to be the guiding light of the industry? For any director and actor, criticize or scold if you want.


    If the emergence of the Internet has broken the critics¡¯ right to speak in public opinion, then Brother Bao¡¯s boxing match has shattered the film critic¡¯s last protective shell from reality.


    Brother Bao¡¯s iron fist, specializing in all kinds of dissatisfaction with film critics.


    Uvi-Bauer did research and said one by one: "The two female action films "Angel of the Thunderbolt" and "Tomb Raider" can be said to be the landmarks of the rise of this theme. Both films are very small. Angelina Jolie is okay, Charlie¡¯s three angels are not fighting, they are dancing at all, so the audience quickly got tired of them and the sequel was not successful."


    Ronan was somewhat surprised, but didn''t interrupt.


    "In comparison, the large-scale female action movies in the past two years have achieved good results." Uvi-Bauer said with a stern voice, but it makes sense: "The scales of "Underworld" and "Resident Evil" are very large. , The plasma soared, Quentin Tarantino¡¯s "Kill Bill" made this type a small one in the market."


    He said seriously: "Now in Hollywood action movies, there will always be one or two female-type characters appearing. Close fighting movies with the direct purpose of personal injury may continue for a long time in the future."


    Ronan agreed: "What you said makes sense."


    Uvi-Bauer said: "I specially designed the selling point for the film. In addition to the cruel close combat, the camera will focus on the most attractive parts of the beautiful and **** actresses, so that the hormones in the film will fly!"


    This is a very low-level and conventional shooting method, but it is also an effective means of attracting audiences.


    The most typical one, in the "Transformers" filmed by Michael Bay, the close-up of Megan Fox''s car repairing must have left a deep impression on countless people.


    This is the cleverness of Bao Ge ~ www.novelhall.com ~ knows how to attract the audience.


    It''s not like some directors, whose abilities are just fine. It''s a strange thing that the audience can like it.


    Uvi-Bauer¡¯s intention is very obvious, that is to make the film plasma and hormones fly together, and there are metaphors of **** and violence everywhere.


    Ronan finally emphasized one point: "Although it is a game adaptation, the character design must be done well, close to the needs of real life and fighting, and don¡¯t make it into the film."


    A real-life action movie that makes the characters look like in the game, it¡¯s really life-threatening!


    "I understand." Uvi-Bauer said with a smile: "This film is said to be an adaptation of a game. In fact, it is more about borrowing the name of the game."


    In other words, fans of flicker games enter the theater at that time.


    As for whether to destroy childhood, which movie is based on childhood works, which one is not to destroy childhood?

 Chapter 754： Favor

    As early as 1996, the game "Life and Death Fighting" was already on the market. The generation who grew up playing arcades are very familiar with "Life and Death Fighting" and have a certain nostalgia.


    "Life and Death Fight" even became a wcg project in e-sports.


    These are the basis of film adaptation.


    As for its famous milk shake as a selling point of the game, it can also become a selling point of film adaptation.


    Someone once said that in the game "Life and Death Fighting", the most eye-catching element of the game is the "milk shake" design.


    These used to provide countless materials for various page game advertisements across the Pacific Ocean.


    Uvi-Bauer¡¯s film adaptation will certainly continue to evolve with the tenet of sexiness and violence.


    The difficult physical movement of breast shake will also be reflected in the movie, which has extremely high lethality on the house.


    The production budget of "Life and Death Fight" is as high as 7 million US dollars, which also created the highest record since Uvi Bauer directed it.


    This is also determined by the market.


    Uvi-Bauer¡¯s first two movies, namely "House of Death" and "Dungeon Siege", brought tens of millions of dollars in profits to Relativity Entertainment in total online and offline.


    "Vampire Lane", which has been fully filmed and produced, will also be released this year. Uvi-Bauer is using his popularity and Netflix''s favorable conditions to promote the promotion of the film.


    After ¡¡¡¡ Iron Fist Town film review, Uvi Bauer has always been an Internet celebrity. With the promotion of Relativity Entertainment''s investment of resources behind it, Brother Bao can be said to be a veritable Internet celebrity director.


    To be an exaggeration, Bao Ge is the first Internet celebrity director.


    The world has changed since the Internet was widely popularized. Many people and things that were scolded in the past have attracted the attention of countless people, and some people are willing to become their fans.


    The network economy of the entertainment industry is also developing step by step.


    Ronan occasionally thought of Brother Bao, and he had a speculation that under the influence of his wings, would Hollywood also have that kind of super traffic star?


    This can only be seen.


    talked with Uvi-Bauer about "Life and Death Fighting". When Ronan was about to leave, he met an acquaintance among the actors waiting for the audition.


    Uvi-Bauer plans to use model-type actors to play the main female roles. Most of the actors waiting for auditions on the scene have experience in model or professional model training.


    Candice Swanepoel is one of them.


    just came out of the audition room, still thinking about the performance of the first audition, she saw Ronan.


    Compared to many daring actresses, Candice Swanepoel has just entered the industry, she seems very reserved and cautious, just smiled at Ronan.


    Ronan waited until she came over and said hello: "Hello, Candice, I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled quietly and spoke very softly: "Hello, Ronan."


    This is not a place to talk. Many people watched it.


    Ronan walked out first, Candice Swanepoel glanced back at the place where the agent was, and walked forward with Ronan.


    "Are you here for the audition?" Ronan asked.


    Candice Swanepoel whispered as she walked: "The agent saw the recruitment announcement of the crew and thought I could come and try." She stepped up a bit, followed Ronan, and explained: "I''m on the show. Ben, I have had some acting experience in South Africa before, and I can''t play too complicated roles for the time being. The agent suggested that I start with the simplest roles and gain some experience."


    Ronan knows very well that the role of "Life and Death" is indeed much simpler than the role of most Hollywood movies.


    "Your agent is very professional." Ronan also thinks the agent''s advice to Candice Swanepoel is very reliable: "You are young and lack experience, so you can''t worry."


    Candice Swanepoel laughed, her smile still subtle: "I think so too."


    Ronan thought of those action characters, and asked: "You take the liberty to ask, Candice, your age?"


    Candice Swanepoel hesitated, subconsciously thinking that age might be related to the audition, and finally said, "I am seventeen years old."


    Ronan reminded: "The use of actors under the age of sixteen, Hollywood crews will be subject to many restrictions."


    According to the rules in the industry, actors under the age of sixteen are completely within the scope of child actors. The crew must hire specialized teachers to ensure the actors¡¯ learning and education.


    Although the law stipulates that the adult is 21 years old, actors after the age of 16 actually no longer enjoy many treatments as child actors in Hollywood.


    Candice Swanepoel¡¯s image is very good. Ronan thought he could give it a try and asked: "I heard that many models include boxing training in their fitness programs?"


    "Yes." Candice Swanepoel, no matter how subtle, understands the importance of this aspect to the audition, can''t help but emphasize a little bit: "Boxing training has always been part of my fitness program."


    The studio was not far from the main entrance of the studio, and the two approached the entrance of the studio as they spoke.


    Ronan did not mention the audition, and asked: "How did you come here?"


    Candice Swanepoel pointed to the back: "My agent drove me over."


    Ronan glanced back, only to find that a middle-aged woman had been following his bodyguards.


    "Then... have a chance to talk again." Ronan shook hands with Candice Swanepoel and said goodbye: "Say hello to Sally for me."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded: "Okay."


    The black Rolls-Royce Phantom drove over, Ronan opened the door and got into the car, Candice Swanepoel waved at him.


    Watching the car go away, the agent who followed came over and asked, "Do you know Ronan Anderson?"


    Candice Swanepoel tells the truth: "Meet him twice with Sally."


    The agent nodded slightly, and Candice Swanepoel was originally the client Charlize Theron introduced to her. Of course, she knew that Charlize Theron had cooperated with Relativity Entertainment and maintained certain contacts.


    "I asked." The agent took Candice Swanepoel towards a Ford car: "Your audition effect is okay. It meets the basic requirements."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled less implicitly, and said happily, "Really?"


    ''S agent reminded: "Don''t be too happy, at least fifty actors will enter the second audition."


    Candice Swanepoel didn¡¯t worry: ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied if I can enter the second audition.¡±


    "I can''t get a role, how many first auditions can I pass, and the result is zero!" The agent emphasized: "Our goal for the audition is to get the role."


    She looked at Candice Swanepoel: "If Ronan Anderson can say something for you..."


    Candice Swanepoel just lacks experience, but not stupid: "I really don''t know him."


    The agent sighed, remembering Candice Swanepoel¡¯s age, and he endured some words, saying: "Go and ask Charlize and let her speak for you."


    Charlize Theron takes care of her a lot, and Candice Swanepoel doesn¡¯t want to bother her: "It¡¯s not good."


    The agent said to this girl who was still a little naive: "Candice, the hardest part in Hollywood is this first step. Do you know how many dreams want you to do? A call from Charlize, how many In other words, it can withstand the efforts of many people for three or even five years."


    Candice Swanepoel was silent, thinking about what the agent said.


    "Charlize has worked with Relativity Entertainment, Ronan has always admired Charlize." The agent added: "For Charlize, this is not difficult at all. You owe Charlize a favor, if you can have a good life in the future Charlize¡¯s development can also be rewarded."


    She knows how to grasp the psychology of the little girl: "Candice, how much favor did you owe Charlize during this period when you came to the United States from South Africa? Have you considered it? How will you pay off this favor in the future?"


    Candice Swanepoel thought of what she saw and heard next to Charlize Theron. The other party was an Oscar queen, a national treasure of South Africa. What did she use to return Charlize Theron''s favor?


    The agent took advantage of the situation and said: "If you can develop, the situation will be different. You can also help Charlize."


    Candice Swanepoel was finally moved, picked up the phone and dialed Charlize Theron''s number.


    As soon as Ronan returned to the Theory of Relativity Building, he received a call from Charlize Theron, which mentioned Candice Swanepoel¡¯s audition.


    Ronan didn¡¯t care about this kind of casual favor, and called Uvi Bauer to ask about Candice Swanepoel¡¯s audition. After learning that she met the basic requirements, Let the crew give her a suitable role.


    Originally, Ronan had thought about this, Charlize Theron called again, a small character who didn''t count on the scene.


    Ronan certainly will not give a new actress and heroine position who has never had any formal filming experience In the past, the so-called rookie actor used by Relativity Entertainment refers to the reputation of being new, that is, still There are no actors who are really popular.


    But speaking of acting experience, these people have basically been in Hollywood for many years.


    Even the juniors, like Jessica Chastain, had more than a year of experience in the bottom of Hollywood.


    In the past half of March, after five weeks of screening of "The Devil Wearing Prada" released the previous month, the North American box office easily passed the 100 million US dollar threshold, reaching 116.89 million US dollars.


    The North American box office of this film is extremely promising to exceed 150 million US dollars.


    Overseas, "The Devil Wears Prada" is also extremely popular, with a cumulative total of US$81.2 million in overseas box office.


    After a month of screenings, the film''s popularity in North America has greatly reduced, and Embassy Pictures took advantage of the opportunity to launch a new film, "Hellboy" directed by Gilmour Del Toro.

 Chapter 755： Mecha and Godzilla

    March is the off-season of the North American film market. There will be basically no heavyweight movies released during this period. A medium-invested comic adaptation film like "Hellboy" was specially selected by Embassy Pictures in March.


    Compared with the huge production of real superhero comics, "Hellboy" is more like an anti-hero cult film, and its production cost is only 45 million US dollars.


    Therefore, the special effects of the film are a bit rough, and it is quite difficult to use such a production investment to create a film with more than 900 special effects lenses.


    Gilmour del Toro has strong knowledge in the use of special effects. In order to save the budget, after shooting several films in collaboration with Relativity Entertainment in the previous two years, most of the props and some of the sets were collected to shoot "Hellboy During the period, I used a lot.


    Different from selling scraps such as props and scenery after the shooting of other crews, Gilmour del Toro has a habit of collecting these things.


    "I hope to open a film museum in the future."


    At the premiere of "Hellboy", Gilmour Del Toro said to Ronan: "These may be part of the exhibit."


    Ronan said: "I support your film museum plan. You cooperate with Relativity Entertainment. The props used by the crew can be collected."


    Many things are left and can only be sold as waste products, so it is better to give them out as a favor.


    Gilmour del Toro was fat and short, and he almost couldn''t even see his eyes when he laughed.


    Ronan took the lead on the red carpet, came to the media area in front of the Emirates Stone Theater, and simply accepted an interview with the media reporter.


    "I have always wanted to make a monster movie," Ronan talked to the media reporters, saying all kinds of nonsense: "The work of "Hellboy" has strange characters and fantastic monsters and settings, which can satisfy All my imagination of monster movies."


    Seeing the actor Ron Pullman walk into the media area, Ronan gave up the stage in due course.


    Lang Pullman is a very distinctive actor. In order to compete for this actor, Uvi Bauer and Gilmour Del Toro were in a quarrel.


    In the end, Ron Pullman chose Gilmour Del Toro.


    By the way, when facing these two, it is estimated that most actors will make the same choice as Ron Pullman.


    According to Gilmour Del Toro¡¯s nonsense that attracted media reporters during his propaganda, he got in touch with Long Pullman as early as when he started to write the script, saying that he was writing a movie for Pullman. Pullman naturally He was very excited. He liked the comic book character of Hellboy very much. In order to play this strong character, he had prepared for a year and had to train five or six days a week.


    During the promotion, the Embassy Pictures even played the banner, saying that the Hellboy was the first comic character with an anti-hero image to be put on the screen!


    This kind of propaganda rhetoric, just listen to it, and take it seriously.


    For example, Gilmour del Toro also said that shooting "Hellboy" was his dream all the time. After he got the copyright, he couldn''t find an investor, and finally touched Ronan.


    Entering the theater, Gilmour del Toro sat down with Ronan and said, "I have some thoughts about "Hellboy"."


    Ronan glanced at him: "Gilmore, just say it."


    Gilmour del Toro whispered: "After the film, you can shoot and produce an animated feature film."


    "You can consider it." Ronan certainly wouldn''t agree in one word: "I will let Shahai Entertainment discuss your proposal."


    How specific is, it depends on how the film responds.


    Gilmour del Toro actually has a new film project design, considering the occasion and the upcoming release of "Hellboy", I decided to have time to discuss this with Ronan in the future.


    Besides, the post-production of "Hellboy" was not very pleasant.


    What Hollywood is like, Gilmour del Toro has had a personal experience in the past two years. The power of the director is too small. The two edited versions he submitted in a row were rejected by the producer Ronan. This released version is with him. The original idea has changed a lot.


    Even so, if the commercial performance of "Hellboy" is not good, let alone the rest.


    took a look at Ronan. His eyes fell on the special effects designer in the same row. During the shooting of "Hellboy", he saw a lot of gunpla from the island country during the shooting of Hellboy.


    These mechas are like first love lovers at first sight, deeply into the heart of Gilmour del Toro.


    What did the special effects designer say? Mecha is the romance of men!


    is also from an island country, and the mecha is like a monster like Godzilla in the same movie. What will be the effect?


    Gilmore del Toro was fascinated, as if seeing the mecha and Godzilla falling in love and killing each other.


    However, before mecha and monsters, I have to fulfill my wish to make a Spanish movie.


    The movie began to show, and Gilmour del Toro came back to his senses, no longer thinking about the romance of mecha men and Spanish movies.


    The roar of thunder sounded, and in the heavy dark tones, the Gothic picture style was abnormal. The son of Satan from **** was summoned to the world by Germany.


    Satan can be described as frequent appearances in American comics, whether it is Marvel comics or the dc comics next door, there are **** and Satan.


    "Hellboy" was written by Dark Horse Comics, the third largest cartoonist in the United States. It has a relatively short history and was first published in 1993.


    The original comic is a typical steampunk style. The creativity is very interesting. It uses the power of black magic and technology to summon demons. The Allies discovered and destroyed this evil plan, and a demon child who has been summoned into the human world was cultivated as a slasher. A super hero who slayers demons and defends mankind.


    The post-production of this film dragged on for a long time. After Gilmour del Toro completed all the production, the two consecutive edited versions submitted to Ronan were rejected by Ronan.


    The reasons are the same for both times. The film tempo is too slow, more than 120 minutes is too long, and the scale of the action scene is too small.


    In the beginning, Gilmour Del Toro submitted the pg-13 version. After several revisions at Ronan¡¯s request, the film completely turned into a dark, gloomy, cruel and **** R-rated film.


    Without affecting the narrative, the film length was also reduced to 102 minutes.


    This makes the rhythm of the film more compact.


    The main cut is the love scene of Chi Mo.


    This seriously weakens the depth of the theme of the film, but this type of film requires the depth of the subject to do what.


    However, Gilmour Del Toro also did a great job in many ways.


    For example, he increased the cuteness of Hellboy.


    As a male protagonist without a handsome face, Hellboy is a pure monster, rude and reckless, but in stark contrast to these, besides being rude and reckless, the film can make people clearly feel the contrast of Hellboy.


    Especially Hellboy''s various Tucao lines, paired with Shangron-Pulman''s very recognizable voice, is quite powerful.


    This film has created another heroic image. The protagonist in previous Hollywood hero movies, no matter how grotesque, is undoubtedly centered on the theme of handsome and mighty, but Hellboy broke this rule, and the protagonist from the perspective of appearance From the perspective of the above, it is a monster, and almost integrates all the necessary appearance elements of the negative characters in the movie.


    But after watching the movie, you will find that the monster of Hellboy, except for the red skin and distinctive looks, is actually an ordinary person.


    is different from the film that was heavily biased towards children, this version of "Hellboy" is more violent and bloody, and the r-rated rating also explains his audience.


    In short, he is a typical American brainless hero. You don''t need to think too much when you encounter any problems, just go over it at a fast pace.


    Manga-based superhero movies are actually mostly of this kind of routine.


    Correspondingly, the market acceptance of this routine is also extremely wide, with a large audience.


    On the first weekend after "Hellboy" was released, it appeared in 3,602 theaters in North America. With a score of US$29.87 million, it beat the US$20.67 million box office of "Boys and Girls", which won the North American box office. The champion of the list.


    But the film¡¯s reputation is very general. Imdb users scored 6.9 points, and theater audiences rated it as "b". It is predicted that the box office in North America will be around US$80 million.


    By the second weekend, "Hellboy" lost the box office championship.


    US$15.62 million can only guarantee that "Hellboy" sits at the second place on the box office chart. The North American box office champion was snatched by DreamWorks'' "Midnight Ring 2".


    This remake of the film, the opening weekend in North America got a good result of 35.06 million US dollars.


    After DreamWorks has its own distribution channel, , films have been selling at the box office one after another. Even the films that have lost the box office, due to their independent distribution channels, the losses can be minimized.


    Today''s DreamWorks has taken a completely different path from the past.


    The most obvious thing is that DreamWorks has a stronger ability to resist risks.


    Films that fail at the box office can get back as much as possible through online and offline distribution channels, and successful films can maximize their profits with the support of their own independent distribution system.


    In addition to the distribution of self-produced movies, DreamWorks has begun to undertake external distribution business, which has lower risks and more stable income.


    After experiencing painful lessons, DreamWorks seems to have a tendency to rise again.


    With the current situation of DreamWorks, it is not necessary to sell oneself to survive because a movie fails.


    "Hellboy" was released for two weeks, and the North American box office earned 51.2 million US dollars.


    Compared with last month''s "Devil Wearing Prada", the market response of "Hellboy" has been much worse. However, including future overseas and offline income, this project can still generate a certain profit, but The profit margin will not be very high.


    It is not possible that every movie, like "The Devil Wearing Prada", can earn several times the investment income with a relatively low investment.


    The profit rate of relativity entertainment investing in movies is already the highest in the Hollywood industry.

 Chapter 756： style

    DreamWorks Industrial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles.


    Steven Spielberg walked across the gravel road in the park towards the post-production building, accompanied by Horford, director of the distribution department of DreamWorks.


    "Relativity Entertainment''s movie is successful again?" Spielberg wondered, why should I say it again?


    Horford replied: "The response of "Hellboy" is not as good as last month''s "Devil Wearing Prada". According to the current situation, it is good to have a profit of about 20 million US dollars in the short term."


    Spielberg replied: "The production cost is 45 million US dollars. It is good to have such a profit? When will DreamWorks medium-scale movies have such an average profit margin?"


    Horford didn¡¯t know how to answer for a while, so he could only slander in his heart. Not everyone can compare with Ronan Anderson¡¯s pervert, okay?


    The production department is not strong enough to produce high-quality works. What can be done by the distribution department alone?


    Spielberg glanced at him, as if he had guessed Horford''s idea, and said: "The vision of Ronan-Anderson''s options is extraordinary, and I am far inferior to him. But the distribution and operation of Embassy Pictures is also the focus of the film''s success. Heavy."


    He emphatically reminded: "Horford, take a look at the release cases of Embassy Pictures and learn how they market and promote movies."


    Horford would certainly not be an idiot if he could sit in this position. He nodded slightly and said: "We are stepping up research. There are many publicity and promotion cases of Embassy Pictures, which can be used as textbooks for film promotion and distribution."


    At this point, the Publishing Department of DreamWorks is far inferior to Embassy Pictures.


    Especially the promotional and marketing methods of Embassy Pictures have repeatedly broken the lowest limit in the industry. This kind of shamelessness, shamelessness, and shamelessness are worth learning from other companies in the industry.


    "We have made people stare at Embassy Pictures." Horford said again: "It will be the summer file soon. If Embassy Pictures has a marketing case worth learning from, we can know it for the first time, and conduct analysis and research to see if Can be used by DreamWorks."


    Spielberg agrees: "Relativity entertainment is a good learning object."


    The two walked into the post-production building, where multiple DreamWorks crews were doing film post-production. Spielberg''s voice was unconsciously lowered a lot: "I see Ronan Anderson, I think I am old. Ronan Anderson now reminds me of George when he was young, who succeeded in starting a business and made the company bigger."


    Horford knew that Spielberg was talking about George Lucas. Lucas grew out of nothing and created a film company worth more than 3 billion US dollars.


    Think about it again, I feel that Ronan Anderson is stronger than George Lucas when he was young. After all, Lucasfilm has no distribution channels. When facing the big six companies, it also needs to hand over the film to big companies for distribution. In exchange for development space.


    In addition, Ronan Anderson also got an Internet star company out, Netflix shared that social software, it is really easy to use.


    Yes, there is also Netflix''s streaming media business, and the online film and television service launched is too convenient.


    "Summer time is coming." Spielberg''s question broke Horford''s cranky thinking: "Are you ready?"


    Horford said: "All preparations are ready, and we will invest our main resources on the two projects of "World War" and "Escape from the Clone Island"."


    Spielberg said very seriously: "For these two films, at least one must be successful, otherwise DreamWorks will have a lot of trouble."


    Horford vowed to say: ""Escape from the Clone" was placed in mid-May, specifically avoiding "The Bournemouth 3" on the first weekend of May and "Revenge of the Sith" on Memorial Day, "World War "The painting started in June, a week after the "Smiths" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" released by Embassy Pictures."


    Spielberg nodded slightly. Fortunately, "Smiths" said that the success or failure is unknown. The male protagonist Brad Pitt has a mediocre commercial appeal. The heroine Angelina Jolie has encountered "Tomb Raider 2" and "Alexander" one after another. "The Great" failed twice, and it is hard to say how many viewers will buy her.


    But "The Bournemouth 3" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" are the most watched movies in the summer of 2005.


    I guess no one wants to start painting at the same time as these two films.


    "It''s also a weekend between "Escape from the Clone" and "The Bourne Shadow 3"." Spielberg remembered one thing: "Which movie was released in the middle?"


    The summer file is too crowded. Almost heavyweight movies are released every weekend.


    Horford replied: "Twentieth Century Fox''s "The Kingdom of Heaven"."


    Spielberg nodded slightly. It turned out to be the epic war movie filmed by Ridley Scott.


    It is said that 20th Century Fox established a prehistoric epic project by Roland Emmerich, and is also preparing a live-action version of "Prince of Egypt", and intends to adapt Robin Hood''s story again...


    The investment in epic war films is very high. It is estimated that these are big productions with an investment of more than 100 million US dollars.


    Twentieth Century Fox This is on the liver with an epic war film.


    It''s okay if the liver succeeds, it fails...


    Failure is best! Spielberg immediately thought that if Twentieth Century Fox, DreamWorks would lose an opponent.


    Secretly suppressing DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox did not less.


    Spielberg and Horford walked into a post-production room, and Michael Bay greeted them immediately.


    "When will post-production be completed?" Spielberg asked.


    Michael Bay has a long horse face: "It can be done before the end of the month!" He seems to be very excited: "Steven, "Escape from the Clone Island" will be a masterpiece, a past work with me. Different great movies!"


    Although Spielberg was the first producer of "Escape the Clone", he gave Michael Bay the most power in the shooting and production of the project. Michael Bay is not only the director and producer, but also Have almost complete final editing rights.


    The achievements of Michael Bay in business in the past are worthy of Spielberg''s trust.


    Spielberg said: "Michael, I also believe that you can bring a successful work to DreamWorks."


    Michael-Bay smiled and said, "This is the most enjoyable shooting and production since I have been filming. It will definitely succeed."


    Without the restrictions of Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay finally felt the taste of freedom.


    "Escape from the Clone Island" will also be the beginning of his transformation!


    Michael Bay didn¡¯t want to be an explosive demon all his life. He didn¡¯t want to make a film always with a booming and booming rhythm, and he didn¡¯t want everyone to continue to say that the reason why Michael Bay was successful was that the producer was called Jie. Ray Bruckheimer!


    He wants to prove himself, leaving Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay will still succeed! In addition to the explosion, Michael Bay''s humanistic thinking and profound themes are also not a problem.


    Isn¡¯t it the art of film, or the humanistic thinking? Same as who can''t shoot.


    When an explosive demon, after the explosion, considers how to combine the explosion with humanistic thinking, the power it produces far exceeds that of Mars hitting the earth.


    Once, this directly hit a Hollywood giant company.


    To be more precise, it was the fuse that DreamWorks had to sell.


    Michael Bay accompanied Spielberg into the drawing room and watched the first third of all films that had been made.


    After watching this part of the clip, Spielberg is very satisfied. It is indeed different from the previous Michael Bay films. The opening plot of the clone is quite humanistic and not lacking...


    Even, this style is not like a Michael Bay movie.


    After ¡¡¡¡ is released, it is estimated that it will give the outside world a big surprise.


    This part is better than Michael Bay¡¯s previous "Pearl Harbor" and "Jedi Men 2".


    Spielberg felt more relieved, and took Michael Bay and Horford to the nearby office, where they held a three-person meeting to discuss some matters related to the promotion and release.


    After the meeting, Michael Bay headed into the post-production room. Horford revealed to him that the attention of the outside world to "Escape the Island" is very good.


    because this is a new work by Michael Bay!


    Successive successes brought Michael Bay¡¯s extreme self-confidence: shooting a movie, and then everyone called it the most blockbuster movie of the year, this feeling is really cool!


    Although it was only in March , the list of movies to be released in this summer''s file has already been placed on Ronan''s desk. Ronan has also watched it carefully. In addition to the two DreamWorks movies, he The most concerned is the "Fantastic Four" by Twentieth Century Fox.


    This superhero movie based on the Marvel comic of the same name will be available in North American theaters in a few months.


    Ronan recently made a phone call with the top management of Marvel Entertainment, and also held a video conference call. Marvel Entertainment will soon issue a fatal blow to "Fantastic Four" through comics and free access to the Internet.


    The Fantastic Four, who have become super villains and all-pervasive in the comics, will soon usher in the final issue.


    The comic creation of the ending is under intense tension, and the group of four will be ended by justice.


    Ronan has read the script in advance and has no comments on it.


    Because everything the comics do is aimed at 20th century Fox movies.


    The contradiction between Marvel Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox has been on the table.


    The final comic has not yet been published. Ronan welcomes a visiting heavyweight director in the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Gilmour Del Toro, who has worked with Shahai Entertainment several times in succession, brought his new film project and another idea, and wanted to seek Ronan¡¯s support.


    The success of "Hellboy" gave Gilmour del Toro more confidence and confidence.

 Chapter 757： Disagreement

    It''s been more than ten days since "Hellboy" was released. The reason why Gilmour del Toro came to Ronan until now was to complete the preliminary design of "Man''s Romance".


    "Sometimes, when I look up at the starry sky, I always feel my insignificance and loneliness, and wonder if there are other life in the universe."


    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Gilmour del Toro handed several design drawings to Ronan: "But after completing this preliminary design, I found that I was completely in the wrong direction."


    Ronan listened to Gilmour del Toro''s words, his eyes fell on the drawing in his hand, these are a few sketches, the painter is very ordinary, but it is enough for people to see what the painting is.


    The first picture is supposed to be a volcanic eruption under the sea, and a monster similar to Godzilla drilled out of the ground.


    Ronan has an inexplicable sense of familiarity with this picture.


    In the next picture, a mecha that looks a bit like Megatron stands tall in the city.


    Ronan thought of Gilmour del Toro''s ever-popular works.


    Sure enough, in the third sketch, the huge mecha arm seems to be a cannon, aiming not far away, fighting a monster that looks like Godzilla.


    Mecha, monster, seabed, war...


    Ronan nodded secretly, this should be "Rim of the Atlantic"...No, it should be the preliminary design of "Rim of the Pacific".


    The "Ring of the Atlantic" that I have ever watched, like "Titanic 2," is all about selling dog meat.


    "Is this robot vs. monster?" Ronan asked.


    Gilmore Del Toro corrected: "It''s a mecha and a huge beast."


    Ronan put down the sketch and looked at Gilmour del Toro, who explained: "These concepts all come from the island country."


    "I''ve heard of it." Ronan nodded slowly: "For example, Ultraman who beats little monsters."


    There used to be a saying, cats eat fish, dogs eat meat, and Ultraman does little monsters.


    Seeing that Ronan knew something about this, Gilmour del Toro relaxed, picked up the first sketch, pointed to the bottom of the sea above, and said: "The seafloor is broken, and the alien star sprang from this passage. Monsters are bigger, more ferocious and more brutal than any threat we have seen before. I call them monsters. In order to fight against them, mankind has assembled all resources to create the largest, most advanced and most versatile weapon in history. They created the Hunter Project, creating a series of 25-story robots, which is the last hope for human survival."


    Ronan frowned: "Gilmore, is there a problem with this setting." He pointed to the cannon of the mecha: "Why don''t you use long-range weapons or airplanes to launch this weapon instead of using huge robots to go up and down. What?"


    "This..." Gilmour Del Toro hasn''t considered these at all, can''t you say "Mecha is the ultimate romance of men"?


    Ronan is cautious about things that are too strong in island country elements. After all, the reality of the North American film market lies here.


    For example, "The Grudge" and "Midnight Ring", according to his point of view, the original version of the island country is obviously better-looking, but the original version is released in North America without exception. On the contrary, the quality of the remake of the US version is a big hit at the box office. .


    North America has a certain island audience, but it is not popular culture.


    For example, the famous "Spirited Away" has been on various best lists including the mainstream media in North America, but its commercial response in North America is far less than its reputation.


    has been shown twice in North American theaters, and the box office in North America is not even a fraction of overseas.


    Ronan is a film company, not an art institution. The first thing to consider is the market, and market differences must be paid attention to.


    "Mecha is a concept and cultural product from an island country." Ronan is very cautious. After all, if this project is really going to be done, the investment is not so big: "Gilmore, you should have heard of this concept. North America is the world''s largest media culture. Entertainment insulator."


    This was beyond the expectation of Gilmour Del Toro. He always thought Ronan would support this project, just like he supported "Hellboy".


    After all, Shahai Entertainment is also operating a similar giant robot project.


    "Ronan, there are many people in North America who like mecha and monsters and other island cultures." Gilmour del Toro didn''t want to give up lightly: "There are overseas markets, which are also conducive to peripheral operations."


    He tentatively said: "It is said that Shahai Entertainment is cooperating with Hasbro on Transformers. There is no essential difference with Mecha, right?"


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "How do these two compare? Gilmour, Transformers has been on the market in North America for more than 20 years, and related toys were once popular in North America. For more than 20 years, how many people have played Transformers? Toys? How many people¡¯s childhood memories are Transformers? I¡¯m not sure about other places, but in North America, mechas belong to a niche cultural group, right?"


    Perhaps with the further opening of the Internet, the audience of mecha will increase, but that is also the future.


    Ronan further said: "The culture of the island nation has many audiences in North America. For example, you, such as James Cameron, but Relativity Entertainment has always been doing business with the island nation, and also owns the copyright of many island nation cultural products. market survey."


    This is not a lie, but actually done: "Island culture belongs to a niche group in North America. This determines that if the investment is not high, the possibility of recovering the cost is greater, but if the investment is high, the audience is too small. How to generate profit?"


    Gilmour del Toro suddenly realized that Ronan was not only a film producer, but also a film businessman!


    Even the identity of the latter is above the former!


    Ronan asked altogether: "Gilmore, you know very well about special effects production. How much production budget do you need to achieve the effect you planned now?"


    In this era, cg special effects are much cheaper, but they are not comparable to those after 2010.


    is not a layman, and it is impossible for Gilmour del Toro to talk nonsense with his eyes open. He also considered it on the ground: "About 200 million US dollars."


    Ronan then said: "This kind of production investment, plus publicity and distribution, at least $300 million, for such a subject, the investment risk is too great."


    Gilmour del Toro didn¡¯t know what to say. Before, he only started from the point of view of director and self-interest, and had no corresponding commercial considerations.


    "I suggest that this project be put on hold for the time being." Ronan was very frank: "Gilmore, it is not too late for us to make a decision after five or six years after we look at the technological development and the changes in the cultural market."


    Gilmour del Toro was somewhat disappointed, but he felt that Ronan¡¯s words made sense, but he didn¡¯t give up on it. The three film director contracts he signed with Shahai Entertainment have expired. Hollywood is so big, it¡¯s not necessary. The theory of relativity is not entertaining.


    "Well, this project is a little bit ahead." Gilmour del Toro found himself a step down.


    Ronan smiled and said, "You don¡¯t have to rush for some ideas and ideas."


    "It''s true." Gilmour del Toro had other plans and pulled out the script from his briefcase: "Mecha and monsters are long-term plans. This is the next movie I want to shoot."


    Ronan didn¡¯t say anything. He took a quick look at the script and browsed a part of it. The script is a copy of the manuscript, not the complete version. What is nailed together is the project plan.


    At the same time, the title page of this first draft script is also marked with the name "Pan Shen''s Labyrinth".


    "This is a fairy tale that is not suitable for children. I want to make a Spanish film that will become magical realism." Gilmour del Toro said: "With the background of Spain during World War II in 1944, the story of the 12-year-old heroine When I was so bored, I accidentally opened another magic door and had to complete three trials."


    Ronan is about to find the most critical part of this statement for the production company: "Gilmore, you just said that you want to make a Spanish movie?"


    Gilmour del Toro is a Mexican: "Yes, I shot this work in my native language."


    Ronan put down the script and asked, "Have you made a budget?"


    "About US$30 million." Gilmour del Toro had a not-so-good feeling: "If it is less, I can''t guarantee the completion."


    Today¡¯s Gilmour del Toro has a reputation in Hollywood. It¡¯s not the mentality of a small Mexican director. Just like the mechas and monsters we talked about before, of course, we must strive for the best results.


    In these few collaborations, Gilmour del Toro left Ronan with a good impression. Although "Hellboy" has undergone several post-production editing, the results are good.


    In general, Gilmour Del Toro is a more reliable director.


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "Sandhai Entertainment can invest in your project." Before Gilmour Del Toro was happy, he added: "But there is a premise, it must be an English movie."


    Such a big investment to shoot a foreign language film, Ronan had to consider the risks and benefits.


    "English movies?" Gilmour del Toro shook his head and said seriously: "Ronan, I am a Mexican and Spanish is my mother tongue. Shooting a Spanish movie in Hollywood has always been my wish. ."


    Many directors have their own wishes, such as Spielberg and "Schindler''s List", but the film company will not pay for each director''s wish.


    Ronan asked again: "Gilmore, are you sure you want to make a Spanish movie?"


    Gilmour del Toro sighed secretly, there is no way if the concepts are not in harmony: "Yes, I have always planned like this."


    "I can only say sorry." Ronan declined politely.


    "It''s okay." Gilmour del Toro put away the script and shook hands with Ronan: "No matter what, I will say thank you."


    Ronan understood what he meant, and said sincerely: "Gilmore, good luck to you."

 Chapter 758： resolution

    Among the long-term co-directors, Gilmour Del Toro is not the first to part ways with Relativity Entertainment. Because of the inconsistency of concepts and themes, James Huang also ended his cooperation with Shahai Entertainment and turned to Sony Entertainment. Revolutionary Film Company filmed "Universal Pursuit".


    It''s a pity that the film did not meet expectations. Ronan also persuaded James Huang before he left. James Huang returned to Relativity Entertainment and continued to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment to film the "Death Is Coming" series.


    The director itself is a relatively large occupation in the Hollywood circle. If there is no contractual constraint, the choice of famous directors is also huge.


    Like James Huang, the end of the cooperation with Gilmour Del Toro at Relativity Entertainment is also a friendly breakup.


    There is an opportunity in the future, and the two parties can cooperate again.


    According to Ronan, the day after meeting with Gilmour del Toro, the Mexican director went to Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.


    He no longer cared about the specific contact between the two parties.


    Relativity Entertainment has a large number of movie projects that require his immediate attention.


    Ronan left Los Angeles and came to New Mexico, where the crew of "Fast and Furious 3" is filming.


    The film crew¡¯s location set is a desert, but it¡¯s not far from the town. The living conditions outside of filming are much better than when Ang Lee filmed "Brokeback Mountain".


    Even if the set is deserted, everyone on the crew can guarantee to stay in a four-star hotel, come back from the wild every day, and take a hot bath in time.


    In the studio, the camera was erected high on the boom. Even though the distance was far away, the roar of car motors could still be heard, and the flying dust would blow over with the constantly changing wind from time to time.


    Jessica Felton is wearing light blue jeans, a black short-sleeved t-shirt with long sun-proof ice sleeves, a black baseball cap printed with LA, and a pair of dark sunglasses.


    The sunshine in New Mexico is very strong.


    Ronan also put on a Lakers ball cap, the hot sun is not very comfortable.


    The two sat under a huge sun umbrella, and their conditions were much better than those of the busy crew.


    "The movie project I am in charge of is always related to the sun." Jessica Felton took a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Ronan: "During the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean", I can enjoy sunbathing almost every day. Now, Spend every day in the sun."


    Ronan pointed to her dress: "You are very experienced."


    Jessica Felton shrugged: "Anyway, I''m a woman too, so I have to be more careful with myself." She drank and said, "It is the actress who is really sad. head."


    Ronan joked: "I remember he was not white at first."


    Jessica Felton laughed and reminded: "Now, don''t talk nonsense about this."


    Various protests across the United States have gradually subsided over time. Although in the end they did not take the two white police officers in Atlanta, the changes in the social environment are very obvious.


    Ronan nodded: "This kind of joke, I just tell you, I usually pay attention."


    A black man can scold another black nigger, that¡¯s okay, but other people scold a nigger, that¡¯s racism.


    This is already a generally accepted view in the United States.


    Ronan thought of the composition of the multi-ethnic crew of the crew, and asked: "What is the atmosphere of the crew?"


    "There are minor contradictions, but the major conflicts that have affected the shooting have not happened." Jessica Felton said simply: "The director is Asian, and the interpersonal relationship is handled well. The two male protagonists Johnson and Paul are both People with a more easy-going personality can get along well with other people, especially Johnson. That big guy is the lubricant of the crew, and the atmosphere will always get better when he is there."


    She smiled and said, "Other actors know their own weight and will not take the initiative to cause trouble."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "That''s good."


    "The most tense relationship is the two actresses who have the most drama." Jessica Felton gave Ronan a special look: "The Korean Jaina and Jordana basically didn''t speak. But it¡¯s nothing. It didn¡¯t interfere with normal work. It¡¯s normal for actresses with similar roles in the crew.¡±


    Ronan said: "Jesse, you are a producer, you have the final say on this crew."


    Jessica Felton said again: "Don''t worry, I will only resolve and limit contradictions, and will not expand them."


    "I have a technical talent like you." Ronan laughed, "I can''t rest assured."


    Jessica Felton changed the topic: "The post-production of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World''s End" is basically completed. If "Fast and Furious 3" goes well, all filming will be over before June, and it will be transferred to the later stage. In production, the film will definitely be completed within this year."


    "The schedule is set." Ronan twisted the mineral water: "It will be released next summer."


    He took a sip: "It''s only March, the **** weather, it''s too hot."


    Jessica Felton handed out a towel, Ronan took it and wiped his sweat: "It''s too dry here."


    "Actually it''s okay." Jessica Felton said with a smile: "I sweat every day. I can smell the sweat when I return to the hotel after get off work."


    Ronan took off his sunglasses and wiped the fine sweat beads from his forehead: "I feel like I''m stinky now."


    Jessica Felton craned her neck, leaned over and sniffed, deliberately fanning in front of her nose, jokingly: "You can kill a cow. Ronan, I suggest you go back and take a bath first. Go and see Jaina."


    Ronan looked at her and asked: "When did you care about these gossip news?"


    Jessica Felton said: "There are a lot of rumors in the crew, it''s hard not to notice it."


    Ronan has nothing to say about this, just like Leonardo and Will Smith, if they did it, someone would definitely talk about it.


    Many things in Hollywood, it¡¯s not that you say there is no, it does not exist.


    Ronan automatically switched to the channel: "Should I take a break after shooting this project?"


    Jessica Felton shook her head: "No need. I have been involved in film production and have had a very fulfilling experience. The state now suits me best. This is something I have never felt before I met you. I am ready to start a new one. The project of course is that Relativity Entertainment already has the copyright."


    "Which project?" Ronan asked.


    In the past two years, the copyright library of Relativity Entertainment has enriched many projects, and has bought many scripts and related copyrights of other works from North America and overseas.


    Jessica Felton reminded: "Do I remember the script I recommended to you? Hasn''t Relativity Entertainment already taken the copyright?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and remembered: "You are talking about "Juno" about teenage pregnancy, right?"


    "It''s "Juneo"." Jessica Felton said: "There is a gap between "Fast and Furious 3" and the fourth part. I want to try to promote this project. Probably next year Preparations will start in half a year, and the filming will begin next year, and it will be released around 2007."


    This is the project that Jessica Felton found. Ronan will certainly not refuse, and the protests that have spread throughout the United States in recent months have promoted not only the black movement, but also other affirmative movements. development of.


    With the changes in social forms, the subject matter of Juno will no longer be as sensitive as before.


    has a vague impression. He seemed to have downloaded and watched this film during the 2008 Olympic Games.


    Although he has been a good friend with Jessica Felton for many years, Ronan still wants to talk about some things at work: "The subject matter of "Juneo" naturally determines that high investment is impossible. Jessie, Shahai Entertainment will not have the support of "Fast and Furious 3", and the production investment cannot exceed...8 million US dollars, or even lower. You must be psychologically prepared."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said: "I understand that this will be a low-cost movie. I also made plans. If you don''t hire star actors and big-name directors, you can complete the production for about $5 million. Shoot."


    Since she brought it up in front of Ronan, she certainly made some preparations.


    Ronan nodded slightly, thinking of the impressive heroine, and said: "I have read the script. The heroine in it is too special. It is difficult for young actresses to meet the requirements. Older actors ~ www.novelhall. com~ does not meet the setting."


    Jessica Felton also considered: "This is indeed a problem. Hollywood has always used actors in their twenties to play underage girls."


    Ronan said: "White women mature prematurely. Normally, this is not a big problem, but this role is too special. It must be recognizable as an underage girl, so that the film has more impact."


    Upon hearing this, Jessica Felton couldn¡¯t help asking: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"


    "Have you seen "Fruit Hard Candies"?" Ronan said directly: "The heroine Alan Peggy in it has excellent natural conditions and excellent acting skills."


    Jessica Felton looked at Ronan in surprise, and deliberately asked: "Do you still watch this kind of film? Can you still impress you? I thought men would only have one feeling after watching..."


    Ronan smiled and said: "It''s just a movie." He turned back to the topic: "Yes, I remember it, I have let people know before, Alan Page starred in Twentieth Century Fox''s "X-Men 3 "It seems to be the Phantom Cat."


    "That''s fine, I don''t have her contact information." Jessica Felton said: "I''m looking for someone to go directly to the set to make preliminary contact with her."


    "Juneo" can be said to be a very special film project. Now it is only a preliminary plan, and the specific plan will be later.


    The day of the crew¡¯s shooting is over, Ronan meets Jaina-jeon, the actress from South Korea who is doing her best

 Chapter 759： Bald and crit

    Throughout the "Fast and Furious 3" crew, Ronan''s most important actor is definitely not Jaina-Juan, but Dawn Johnson.


    On the second day of the crew, Ronan also chatted with Dawn Johnson for a while during the filming break.


    "The second season of "Prison Break" is about to end. When I heard the news, I couldn''t believe it." Dawn Johnson always had a smile on his face, and he loved gestures when he spoke: "The first response So good, I thought it would continue to be filmed and become a longevity drama."


    Ronan smiled, and said: "With this theme, once the protagonist escapes from the prison and gets rid of the police chase, the attraction will drop sharply."


    Dawn Johnson is not the kind of reckless guy whose head is full of muscles: "It''s true. Instead of being unattractive at the time, it''s better to accept it."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Almost."


    Dawn-Johnson said slightly weirdly: "This way I can also end up decently." He touched the bald head specially requested by the crew: "It''s also good to make a movie."


    "Work hard." Ronan encouraged: "I hope we can cooperate for a long time."


    Dawn Johnson deliberately said: "Then I have to keep my head shaved?" He had known that the shaved head required by the crew came from Ronan''s suggestion: "Ronan, I only found out after I shaved my head. Handsome."


    Ronan laughed: "Dawn, the new male character who joins the racing family in the future must be bald."


    "Yes!" Dawn Johnson thought Ronan was joking: "Our bald family is going to fight the world."


    Luo Nan made a few jokes: "It is said that the bald man has a high crit and can often strike a fatal blow!"


    Dawn Johnson suddenly realized: "I understand that bald head is a kind of glory."


    Ronan is ready to make contact with Jason Statham. In the future, Prosperity Beauty will also join this series. The bald head must become the standard for men in the racing family.


    Bald-headed men are very attractive in film and television works, both in East and West.


    Something like marinated eggs, bald guys, and bald guys were once all the rage.


    Members of the racing family who are not bald are evil.


    Someone said: Real warriors dare to face the bald life.


    Most tough guys appear in front of people with the image of a bald head. The bald head is the most important hairstyle to test a man''s handsomeness!


    Anyway, do you want Paul Walker to shave his head?


    The life of a bald head is more sturdy, maybe a bald head can transfer Paul Walker?


    Ronan thinks he can try.


    The former Dawn Johnson left a deep impression on Ronan. This is one of the limited number of stars who can independently carry out commercial productions in Hollywood after 2010.


    Even some people say that he is the only Hollywood star who can make a big box office monoclonal antibody production after 2010.


    This is a very smart big bald head.


    Many movies starring in ¡¡¡¡, despite the same routine, are quite beautiful.


    For example, in a certain movie, he has a daughter who is more attractive than an earthquake. The mountain peaks caused by the earthquake shook, and the mountain shook endlessly.


    Many male stars are always more popular as they get older. Dawn Johnson can also be said to be a typical of them.


    Among the superheroes of Marvel Entertainment, is there a suitable role for Dawn Johnson?


    Maybe Dawn Johnson can become a member of the Avengers?


    These are just some preliminary thoughts of Ronan, and the specifics will depend on the collaboration with Dawn Johnson. After all, many actors are very repulsive of making superhero movies.


    The filming of the crew began, and the location set continued to be dusty. Several modified racing cars were racing across the wilderness of New Mexico. In addition to highlighting the speed of drag racing, more action scenes were added. The future of the film must be action movies, not Racing movie.


    Jessica Felton found it and handed Ronan a stack of bound documents: "Look at it."


    Ronan turned a glance, and asked, "Just wrote it?"


    "I couldn''t sleep at all last night." Jessica Felton''s face was still tired: "Just write some preliminary plans for "Juneo"."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Are you planning to go to Canada to shoot?"


    Jessica Felton yawned and said, "Canada can easily get a tax refund."


    Ronan browsed and said, "Well, after you finish writing, pass it to Shahai Entertainment, and I will let them promote the project as soon as possible."


    "Okay." Jessica Felton retracted the preliminary plan: "I will call George when I''m done."


    The two did not say much, that the project "Juneo" will not be approved until the second half of the year at the earliest.


    Similar to "Crash", this will also be a very American movie. The first consideration for the film''s market is North America, which can be ignored overseas for the time being.


    How much commercial income such a film can obtain overseas depends mainly on the response in North America.


    In the past ten years, any film that has been sold at the North American box office or won an Oscar heavyweight award or even nominated, even if it is not very in line with the overseas aesthetic themes, often can get not too bad at the box office.


    For example, "Crash", although the overseas box office is far from comparable with North America, but with the addition of the Oscar effect and North American reputation, the overseas box office has already earned more than 40 million US dollars in revenue.


    Some things must be viewed objectively. The influence of North America, the world''s largest film market, cannot be underestimated.


    Hollywood¡¯s success in commercialization is also obvious.


    After communicating with director Justin Lin, Ronan didn''t spend much time on the crew, so he planned to leave that afternoon.


    Jaina took time to come over and kept Ronan in the car.


    "You performed very well." Ronan was more satisfied with the Korean actress who is closer to the pure nature: "If this film can be successful, it can win you popularity around the world."


    Jaina seemed to be wrong, and she leaned in and whispered: "I came back to China some time ago and contacted someone. Would you like me to call her together next time? She also wants to come to Hollywood and is preparing to come to study abroad.


    Ronan didn''t take it seriously, and casually waved his hands: "I''ll talk about it if you have time."


    Jaina leaned over Ali and kissed him lightly on his face, her smile as bright as the sun in New Mexico.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan first met with George Clint and discussed the preparations for several new projects including "Juneo".


    With the listing of Netflix¡¯s streaming media business, and it continues to bring amazing performance on the Internet, Shahai Entertainment must also strengthen its TV drama production business.


    Netflix also placed an order with Shahai Entertainment. No matter what type of drama, as long as it is a good one, the more the better.


    The first season of "Breaking Bad", which has obtained the copyright of the script, is preparing for the first season and will be able to log on to the Netflix platform as soon as next year.


    The three adaptation projects of "The Walking Dead", "House of Cards" and "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", their respective screenwriting teams have long been established and are polishing the scripts.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment also has two teams, collecting horror stories circulated among American folks and planning otaku comedy series.


    As Ronan planned before, these will be launched in the next few years, instead of piled up on the Netflix streaming platform.


    Netflix is ??currently not without disadvantages, the biggest flaw lies in variety shows.


    Many variety show copyrights are in the hands of television stations or certain founders and companies. Varieties like "American Idol" do not have high copyright fees and it is difficult to directly access Netflix''s platform.


    As for self-made, Ronan can only find ways from other channels to see if he can encounter variety shows that he has had an impression of.


    Ronan was a person who rarely watched variety shows. His impression of American variety shows remained at the level of "American Idol" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire".


    The former is because the name is too loud, and the audition model has taken the world by storm.


    The latter is from a show hosted by Xiaoya from a certain film station in the Pacific.


    I have heard of other runners, but I vaguely remember that it was a show from Korea.


    This kind of variety show, Ronan may have inadvertently glanced at some occasions, and the impression can only be said to be better than nothing.


    Since all previous efforts were concentrated on the more important negotiations for the copyright authorization of movies and TV series, Ronan and Netflix were slower on variety shows. After all, negotiations were not just a group of people grinding their mouths, outside the negotiating table. More input is needed for market research and so on.


    Many variety shows have a very wide audience, and they cannot be ignored.


    Netflix is ??also in contact with many TV stations and variety production companies to obtain relevant authorizations at a reasonable price as much as possible.


    As for self-control, Ronan has no plans for this, except for survival series such as "Survival in the Wild".


    Although I know that there was a big fire on the other side of the Pacific by a running man, it may not be feasible to move to North America in Korea and the East.


    And according to Ronan''s understanding, that variety show can become a big hit, and it is inseparable from the appeal of the stars who participated.


    But in Hollywood, it is basically impossible to attract a group of popular stars to participate in variety shows for a long time.


    Not to mention superstars such as Tom Cruise and Will Smith. Even if they are a lower-grade celebrity, they are not needed for movie promotion and will not easily appear on variety shows.


    Especially a group of people go on variety shows.


    Generally, Hollywood¡¯s genre is very obvious. Movies are bigger than TV dramas than variety shows.


    It is impossible for any Hollywood company to cover everything. Ronan did not insist on this aspect. Relativity entertainment should focus on strong industries.


    But Netflix negotiated with TV stations for variety shows, which reminded him of the two famous projects "American Idol" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". Although Netflix did not talk about the copyright for the time being, Ronan was not without gain.


    These two variety shows appeared very early, and the first season of "American Idol" was broadcast on Fox TV in 2002.


    "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" appeared earlier, and it aired in the UK in 1998.


    This question-and-answer program has potential to be tapped.

 Chapter 760： 0 millionaire

    On the second day after returning to Los Angeles, Ronan asked people to find several episodes of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and took time to watch them.


    He is not interested in this variety show, but once watched a movie related to this, it is still a very successful genre.


    That is also one of the very few India-related movies that Ronan has seen when he was on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Like Andy Lau''s "Three Stupies in Bollywood", it left an extremely deep impression on him.


    Netflix talked to the TV station about the authorization of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", which reminded Ronan of this work and the related news he had seen on the Internet.


    If I remember correctly, the film used to be called "Slumdog Millionaire". It seems to be a film about Indian society and life, but it is actually a typical American dream film.


    Otherwise, I won¡¯t get the Oscar recognition, and I can¡¯t remember whether it was the best film of a certain Oscar in 2009 or 2010.


    The time period Ronan can remember is probably around 2010.


    There is still a vague impression. It seems that I have seen it in a certain online news that "The Millionaire in the Slum" is based on Indian literature. The director has filmed the famous Secondary Two British young man as a dead little expert. "The Train".


    Ronan can''t remember the specific name of the director.


    After all, the other party is not like Michael Bay, James Cameron and Spielberg. The films directed by them are widely spread and famous.


    Ronan remembers that even many junior high school students knew the name of Bombshell.


    This one really exploded a world for himself.


    The man born when Mars hit the earth is worthy of the name.


    As for that literary work, Ronan has not read it, and the Indian writer only remembers one Tagore.


    Now that he thought of "Slumdog Millionaire", Ronan immediately called Connie and said that some time ago he had seen an Indian literary work related to "Who Can Be a Millionaire", and forgot the specific name, let her Go find it now.


    Thanks to the close cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and India, and the wide use of English in India¡¯s cultural class, Connie quickly found many famous English works.


    As Ronan''s assistant for many years, and also has an assistant team, Connie has long known that there are things that should not be asked, don''t ask.


    Besides, anyone who can achieve great success will look weird in some way.


    Connie knows very well that Ronan and the entire Relativity Entertainment attach great importance to film adaptations. In contrast, original films receive less attention.


    Every issue of the New York Times bestseller list, she will be sent to Ronan¡¯s office on time.


    In recent years, some English-speaking countries¡¯ bestseller lists will also be collected by the assistant team and sent to Ronan¡¯s office.


    Collected relevant Indian literary works, Connie first read and summarized, and soon found one. The protagonist in it participated in the Indian version of "Who Can Be a Millionaire".


    This is also the only work related to "Who Can Be a Millionaire".


    Connie was very efficient. The next afternoon Ronan confessed, he saw a copy of India in his office.


    "This is called "Questions and Answers". It is the work of Indian writer Vikas Swalup. He is a diplomat." Connie briefly introduced the basic situation: "It is not listed in the UK. This is my embassy People from the Indian branch of the industry purchased them and sent them by air express."


    Ronan nodded slightly, picked it up and looked at it: "Q&A?"


    Connie continued: "This is the only Indian literary work found so far that is related to "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". It was only published in India in the second half of last year. It was Vikas-Swarup. Writing in London when dispatched to the UK to perform official duties."


    Her work is very well done: "The people at the Embassy Pictures have asked in private that Vikas Swalup was inspired by the cheating incident of British Army Major General Charles Ingham."


    Ronan didn¡¯t know much about variety shows and had never heard of it. He asked, ¡°What cheating incident?¡±


    Connie apparently made enough preparations: "Ingham was accused of cheating in the 2001 British TV show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". After being tried, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 15,000 pounds. Was fined and expelled from the military."


    Ronan''s heart moved and his eyes fell on the "Question and Answer" in his hand. The protagonist of the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" seemed to be accused of cheating when he was about to win the grand prize.


    "I understand." Ronan said, "I will read this book first."


    After Connie left the office, Ronan opened the cover and looked at it seriously, just as everyone in the middle and upper class of India is proud to speak English. This book is also in English.


    Although it is British English, there are certain differences with American English, but for Ronan, there is no obstacle.


    From a first-person perspective, it tells a story of an orphan in Mumbai who won a huge prize of 1 billion rubles in the TV variety show "Millionaire", but everyone thought he had cheated.


    The reason is very simple. How could the knowledge of a slum child be so profound? Just when the actor was cruelly tortured, a beautiful female lawyer appeared to rescue him.


    So, the actor told her about his magical experience. From the orphanage to the brothel, from the train robber to the leader of the beggar gang, every kind of suffering he experienced has become the most precious treasure.


    The content described by ¡¡¡¡ allows Ronan to see the plot that was very similar to that movie, but it is far more complicated and richer than the movie.


    The once "Slumdog Millionaire" was just a bizarre and exotic story for Ronan: a poor boy from a slum answered all the questions of the TV show correctly and won money and beauty.


    But in the book, there are more descriptions of Indian society, culture, religion, etc., which at first glance looks more like a portrayal of Indian society.


    Of course, Ronan doesn''t know if it describes real Indian society.


    Ronan has been to India more than once, but he has only dealt with the wealthy class in India, and has not actually touched the ordinary class in India. For him, what Indian society looks like is still stuck in the description of the Internet.


    For example, urinate and defecate anywhere, such as a magical train, such as a plane that is always pierced from the sky, such as a superbike performance by Indian soldiers at a military parade, etc.


    After reading it carefully, Ronan determined that the previous "Slumdog Millionaire" was adapted from this book called "Questions and Answers".


    However, in the previous movies, less than 10% of the content of this book was made.


    The film¡¯s adaptation and the retained framework fully express the theme of both a quiz and a test of human nature.


    The Indian style and complicated plots, character relationships, etc. carefully portrayed by ¡¡¡¡, the movie is basically simplified as much as possible.


    This is undoubtedly a very clever approach. Whether it is a North American audience or a British audience, they are not interested in Indian society at all.


    The most typical is the film¡¯s typical Hollywood-style reunion ending, where the poor boy takes money and beauties in his arms, a very typical Hollywood movie fairy tale.


    Ronan confirmed that "Questions and Answers" was the original work of "Slumdog Millionaires", and immediately asked Connie to collect more information, and at the same time transferred to Robert Lee, so that the Copyright and Legal Affairs Department could obtain the related film and television copyrights as soon as possible.


    And it is not published in the United States, if possible, even the copyright outside of India is also bought out.


    Compared to the possible future gains, this investment is nothing.


    The original work can provide the basis for the adaptation of the film, and the big sale of the film will promote the hot sale of the original work.


    The Indian branch of Embassy Pictures made preliminary contact with the original author, Vikas Svarup. Vikas Svarup was quite surprised that Hollywood could appreciate his own work. He didn''t mean to hold the copyright and not sell it. The $2 million adaptation authorization issued is not outrageous.


    Ronan also got more relevant information.


    For example, the description of the bottom society in India in the book seems very real, but the situation described by Vikas-Swalup, who is a typical high caste, is completely different.


    Vikas-Swalup has an excellent background. He admitted that the purpose of his creation was not to criticize social reality, and he was far from being a poor man. He did not really understand and investigate the living conditions of the vast majority of the poor in India~www.novelhall. com~ even "I don''t know if there is really a joke who blinds orphans to facilitate begging", but writes these contents based on imagination and rumors.


    These do not prevent Relativity Entertainment from buying the copyright. For Hollywood movies and American audiences, who cares what India looks like?


    As long as the movie can create commercial value and bring profit, whether the content in it is real or whether it reflects the social reality of other countries, Hollywood will not consider it.


    There are countless Hollywood movies fictionalizing the reality of other countries.


    The situation in other countries in Hollywood movies is basically what most American audiences imagine, or what Hollywood has to describe for commercial interests.


    Robert Lee has negotiated the copyright of "Zombie World War" with Max Brooks. Since Vikas-Swalup has a strong intention to sell film and television rights, he just sent someone to India to discuss the copyright of "Q&A". .


    He himself has been in contact with Universal Pictures in Los Angeles recently.


    Since Relativity Entertainment got the copyright of the "Fast and Furious" series from Universal Pictures, taking advantage of the opportunity of the Universal Pictures deal between Vivendi and NBC, Robert Lee has communicated with Ronan many times, especially Sha After the successful co-production of "Batman: Hour of War" between Sea Entertainment and Warner Bros., a new idea came up to promote the cooperation between Sand Sea Entertainment and Universal Pictures on film projects.

 Chapter 761： Pure and beautiful

    In the small conference room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan met Robert Lee.


    "The Ministry of Copyright and Legal Affairs has sent a special person to Mumbai, India, and has already contacted Vikas Swalup and his agent." Robert Lee first said about copyright matters: "The negotiations went smoothly. It is not a problem for us to win the copyright of the film and television. It should be possible to buy out the copyright within 2 million US dollars. However, the publishing copyright of the novel involves the publishing house and it is difficult to obtain it."


    Ronan said directly: "Get the right to adapt the film and television first. You can get the best copyright of the novel. It doesn''t matter if you don''t get it."


    Robert Lee nodded and said: "I have already told, first take the film and television adaptation rights, and then talk about others." He changed the subject and talked about the main purpose of this meeting: "I and the production department of Universal Pictures The person in charge talked twice about my thoughts."


    Ronan asked: "Universal Pictures is willing to cooperate with us to shoot the new "Jurassic" series?"


    Since Ronan mentioned several times that he wanted to obtain the copyright of the "Jurassic Park" series, Robert Lee has been careful. In the end, Universal Pictures refused to sell his trump card, and Relativity Entertainment could only give up.


    Robert Lee did not give up. If the Big Six companies did not encounter difficulties or confusion, it would be even more difficult to get the copyright from them, especially the copyright of the ace movie series like "Jurassic Park".


    But the success of Sandsea Entertainment and Warner Bros. restarting "Batman: Hour of War" gave Robert Lee a hope.


    "It used to be very difficult, and now there is a possibility of cooperation." Robert Lee is full of confidence: "The first two films of "Jurassic Park" are undoubtedly typical of the success of commercial films, but the box office of "Jurassic Park 3" Word of mouth is very unsatisfactory, leading Universal Pictures to decide to temporarily hide this series."


    Ronan also understands the situation: "If you continue to shoot, the audience''s reputation in this series will be completely rotted, and it will be difficult to save it."


    What flashed in his mind was the "Terminator" series. After "Terminator 2", the new "Terminator" film was made a bad one, and the audience''s expectations were also declining, causing many people to see The new "Terminator" movie, it is said that the bad film series is going to pit money again.


    Robert Lee asked: "Ronan, you wanted to buy the copyright of the "Jurassic Park" series. You must have thought about how to revitalize this series, right?"


    Ronan''s face could have been thicker than the city wall. At this time, his face was not red and his heart beat, and he calmly said, "I had some thoughts."


    Regarding Ronan¡¯s ability, Robert Lee admired and trusted the five-body cast, saying: ¡°On the basis of your and Shahai Entertainment¡¯s performance in production, I have the possibility to talk to Universal Pictures, and I dare to talk to Universal The film industry talks about cooperation."


    "Universal Pictures'' current attitude?" Ronan asked.


    "Ambiguous, no clear statement." Robert-Lee said: "Universal Pictures also hopes to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment to revive this series, but does not want to lose too much profit."


    He said directly: "There is not enough interest, why should we help Universal Pictures to save this series?"


    Ronan thought of the previous movie and said, "Talk slowly, I guess there will be opportunities in the future."


    It¡¯s hard to talk about the success of such a large investment project once or twice. Robert Lee is ready for a long-term battle: ¡°As we continue to succeed, Universal Pictures will always be tempted.¡±


    He thought for a while, and then said: "If we can reach a cooperation with Universal Pictures, will it be more beneficial to the future development of the group?"


    Ronan nodded: "In the long run, it is true."


    Robert Lee''s vision has also become more long-term with the improvement of position and ability: "I have analyzed it, do you think it is like this."


    Ronan looked at him: "Go ahead."


    Robert Lee also didn¡¯t need to hide in front of Ronan, and said directly: ¡°Among the six major Hollywood companies, Warner Bros. and nbc Universal Group are companies that have a more moderate attitude towards us. Warner Bros. has cooperated with us more, but Warner Bros. ...How to put it, I recently watched some of the movies and TV series released and shot by them, except for the "Harry Potter" series, I always feel that the decision-making level of Warner Bros. seems unreliable."


    Ronan recognized: "Actually, I feel that way too."


    Robert Lee then asked: "It is said that Kevin Tesuhara is already ahead of other competitors in the competition for the next CEO of Warner Bros.?"


    "If there is no big surprise..." Ronan knows more about this: "Kevin Tesuhara will become the next CEO of Warner Bros."


    Robert Lee was puzzled: "I don''t understand what the shareholders and directors of Warner Bros. think about. This Kevin Tesuhara gives me the feeling that it is more like a speculative politician than a decision maker in a movie company. "


    Ronan helplessly spread his hands: "God knows what the people of Warner Bros. think."


    "We have cooperation and competition with the six major companies." Robert Lee continued: "But not every major company, like Twentieth Century Fox, will become our enemy."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "So, the negotiation between Marvel Entertainment and Sony Columbia Pictures will soon be over."


    Ronan continued: "Besides our competitors, we also need partners with certain interests. We don¡¯t expect them to stand on the side of relativity entertainment when a certain war breaks out, but they can watch and even delay the fight. Relativity entertainment is a success."


    Robert Lee then said: "The relationship between Universal Pictures and us is relatively peaceful. If we can reach an agreement on the cooperation of the "Jurassic Park" series, Universal Pictures may achieve this."


    "You are right." Ronan said: "Robert, this project, you continue to talk to Universal Pictures, don''t give up lightly."


    Robert Lee said, "I understand."


    Ronan is very clear that if cooperation can be reached, this cooperation will be strategic.


    There has always been no major conflict of interest between Relativity Entertainment and the new Universal Pictures. As long as the benefits can be seen to advance, the two parties may not be unable to reach an agreement on the new "Jurassic Park" series of cooperation.


    In the afternoon, Ronan and several senior executives from Relativity Entertainment, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures went to see the internal screening of Ang Lee''s "Brokeback Mountain".


    Compared with the original doubts, after the internal trial screening, everyone agreed on the film. Regardless of the feelings or the pictures, the film can only be described as pure and beautiful.


    Even if there is one person who participated in the trial screening, all of them are straight steel men, they may not like "Brokeback Mountain", but it is difficult to be disgusted.


    Ang Lee¡¯s skills are indeed extraordinary when it comes to literary and artistic movies.


    "I used to have a lot of misgivings about this film." George Clint said bluntly: "But after watching the preview, I believe this will be an excellent film."


    Li Ang smiled implicitly in the Eastern style, and in the face of many praises, he just kept saying "thank you".


    Without experiencing Lee Ang''s ups and downs as a director, it is difficult to understand his mood at the moment.


    A Chinese director who failed miserably in a big Hollywood production is really terrible.


    Fortunately, Ang Lee still has a chance to prove himself.


    Ang Lee also knew how this opportunity came, and came to Ronan and shook hands with him tightly: "Ronan, you must accept this gratitude from me. Without your support, I would not have filmed this film Film opportunity."


    Ronan said with a smile: "Director Li, our cooperation has always adhered to the principle of win-win!"


    Li Ang took a deep breath: "I can finally get a good night''s sleep at night."


    was recognized by Ronan, he felt that the film has been more than half a success.


    Ronan deliberately said: "Director Li, it is not time to relax. The production of the film is over, but the beginning of the operation. The Embassy Pictures has already obtained the entrance ticket to the Venice Film Festival competition unit for "Brokeback Mountain". Another war will begin soon."


    Li Ann said very seriously: "I know, I will do my best."


    To make those who belittle him look different, the film also needs to win several heavyweight awards.


    Ronan knew the possible value of "Brokeback Mountain" and encouraged: "You can do it, and Relativity Entertainment will give you the greatest support."


    Li An said sincerely: "Ronan, in the future, whenever there is a need for me, just speak up."


    As Ronan continues to promote successful projects, many directors like Ang Lee increasingly feel that cooperation with Relativity Entertainment is not only guaranteed, but also more likely to succeed.


    There are also many new directors who are also staring at Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. After all, from a clear perspective, Relativity Entertainment always seems to give new directors, screenwriters or producers opportunities, more conservative than the traditional six major companies and others. Medium-sized companies are more determined to forge ahead.


    Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, since the success of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Weta Studios took advantage of the development and became one of the best film special effects studios in the world.


    This year, there is another heavyweight movie project and a super director who dares to call himself the "king of the world".


    James Cameron¡¯s "Avatar" crew moved from Los Angeles to Wellington after receiving the first batch of automatic funding from Sandsea Entertainment. With the cooperation of Weta Studios and Industrial Light and Magic, they began to make preliminary preparations. jobs.


    special effects design is in the forefront of all preparatory work, which is also the top priority of the production of "Avatar".


    It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the first key task.


    In order to complete the masterpiece in his mind, James Cameron, like other directors, has gathered people who used to collaborate frequently.


    Neil Blomkamp is one of them. This American born in Johannesburg, although not too old, participated in the post-production special effects of "Titanic" and worked as a producer for James Cameron. He has served as the deputy director of visual effects in his "Dark Angel"

 Chapter 762： Alien

    Many people from Weta Studios have been mobilized to the "Avatar" project department. The special effects staff brought by James Cameron himself are more coordinating and coordinating work rather than directly responsible for special effects production.


    The young Neil Bloom Camp Neil still holds the position of deputy director of visual effects on the crew.


    Early on that day¡¯s work ended, James Cameron was in a good mood. He told several of his trusted staff that the investor Ronan Anderson will soon come to Wellington, New Zealand. He will also come to the project Two capital investments of up to 50 million US dollars.


    "Avatar" wants to achieve the ideal shooting effect, the only way to go is to burn money.


    Hearing Ronan Anderson was coming to Wellington, Neil Bloom Campnell couldn¡¯t help but have some thoughts, but seeing James Cameron, thinking of his kindness to him, felt the most Good to say hello to James Cameron in advance.


    James Cameron has always not restricted the people under him to start businesses. If he can get his support and recommendation, Ronan Anderson will also take it seriously.


    Seeing James Cameron out of the office and preparing to return to the hotel from get off work, Neil Bloom Campnell hurriedly followed.


    "What''s wrong, Neil?" James Cameron looked behind him curiously: "What''s wrong with you?"


    Neil-Blomkampnier scratched his head and said, "It''s something."


    James Cameron admires Neil Bloom Campnell very much, otherwise he wouldn''t let a young man under thirty years old become the deputy of the crew''s visual effects department.


    He stopped: "Speak straight if you have something."


    Neil-Blomkampnier smiled embarrassedly and said: "I told you last time that I made a short science fiction film last year about aliens."


    James Cameron still remembers, saying: "That "Aliens in Johannesburg"?"


    Unexpectedly, James Cameron still remembered. Neil Bloom Campnell quickly said: "Yes, that''s it." He knew that James Cameron was short of time and asked directly: "Boss, you can Just a moment, can you watch this movie for me?"


    "Yes." James Cameron admired Neil Bloom Campnell very much, and his own experience allowed him to naturally support the entrepreneurs under his hands: "Neil, do you have other ideas? "


    Neil Blomkampnier did not conceal: "After shooting the short film, I had the urge to make a feature film. Once this idea appeared, it could not be suppressed anymore. Before you summoned us into the crew , I completed the script and some related designs."


    Having said that, he scratched his head again embarrassedly: "Just now you said Ronan Anderson would come, I just wondered if I could find an opportunity to show him my short film and script..."


    James Cameron¡¯s serious face showed a kinder smile. After all, this is the young man he discovered: "Go, let¡¯s find a place to watch your short film."


    The discs for the short films are loaded with Neil Bloom Campnell. This is the Weta Studio. The most important thing is the playback equipment.


    In less than ten minutes, James Cameron finished watching Neil Bloom Campnell¡¯s short science fiction film.


    "Although it is very rough and not very complete, the short film is good and very thoughtful." James Cameron asked directly: "Are you mirroring South Africa''s racial isolation policy?"


    Neil-Blomkampnier said: "Yes, not only in South Africa, I think the racial isolation policy in human society is a cancer."


    James Cameron patted him on the shoulder: "Ronan will come tomorrow afternoon, and you will be by my side when that happens."


    Neil-Blomkamp Neil was instantly ecstatic, and quickly said: "Okay, okay..."


    "Bring your script and plan." James Cameron considered that Neil Bloom Campnell had been following him from the post-production of "Titanic" and had been serving him for seven or eight years in a blink of an eye. For him, this kind of little thing is just an incidental recommendation of the following, and it is nothing: "Neil, be prepared. It is not as easy to impress Ronan Anderson as the outside world."


    Outsiders are saying that Ronan Anderson appreciates and likes to promote newcomers, but James Cameron has had a lot of dealings with Ronan Anderson, and he sees this so-called rumors very clearly: that newcomer and new project can impress Ronan Anderson, there is only one reason, Ronan Anderson can see the profit prospects.


    Otherwise, let alone his recommendation, even Ronan Anderson¡¯s best friend Tom Cruise would not work well.


    The next afternoon, Ronan arrived in Wellington on time, put his luggage at the hotel, and immediately brought relevant financial and assistant staff to the Weta studio to meet with James Cameron.


    Weta Studio is not so much a company as it is a large factory. Most of the studio is a special effects studio converted from a factory building. The successful "Lord of the Rings" trilogy will be released this year. For the shooting version of "King Kong", all related special effects production was completed here.


    Accompanied by James Cameron and other crew members, Ronan, the investor, walked into the special effects studio that had been built.


    As soon as he entered, Ronan saw a familiar figure. Jessica Alba was wearing a motion capture suit, making some strange movements in front of the camera in accordance with Andy Serkins'' request.


    Ronan is a layman for motion capture and can''t see the way.


    James Cameron introduced: "The crew is working on the 3D modeling of the Nubuat." He saw Ronan look curiously at Jessica Alba and said, "I found Jessica. To help the crew test the 3D model of the motion capture system."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked: "Are you planning to make Miss Alba play the leading role?"


    James Cameron shook his head: "It''s not confirmed yet. Jessica is only responsible for testing the model system."


    Ronan didn¡¯t say more about James Cameron¡¯s relationship with Jessica Alba. It¡¯s not a secret in Hollywood. There have been reports on the Internet. After getting married, Jessica Alba, who was almost half-shadow, from time to time. Will also meet with James Cameron.


    Even when preparing for the sequel to "Avatar", the meeting of James Cameron and Jessica Alba also caused speculation about Jessica Alba''s appearance in this series.


    There are also rumors that there is confusion between James Cameron and Jessica Alba.


    Ronan was the first to believe this kind of rumors, and the possibility was infinitely close to zero.


    Perhaps, in the eyes of most people, Jessica Alba is a very beautiful woman no matter the east or west.


    But in the eyes of James Cameron, Jessica Alba is commonplace.


    Someone who knows a little bit about James Cameron can easily find that Jessica Alba does not conform to James Cameron¡¯s consistent aesthetic.


    To put it simply, Jessica Alba''s facial contour is too soft, not square enough, and the line is not strong enough; the figure is too slender and not strong enough...


    I watched as if looking at the crew, and the people around him gradually dispersed. James Cameron suddenly said: "Ronan, do you have time? Show you a short science fiction film."


    Ronan was curious: "What science fiction short film?"


    Because of James Cameron¡¯s reputation, Ronan naturally takes it seriously.


    James Cameron beckoned to a young man and said, "This is my assistant Neil Bloom Campnell. He made a short sci-fi film, and from this he produced a feature about the feature film. Plan, are you interested in it?"


    It is certainly not **** that can be recommended by James Cameron. Ronan glanced at the very strange young man in front of him and said, "You recommended it. I want to come here. Of course I want to see it."


    Neil Bloom Campnell got a signal from James Cameron and quickly introduced himself: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, I¡¯m Neil Bloom Campnell, from South Africa, currently in The crew assisted James with some work on visual effects."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "It''s nice to meet you."


    Neil-Blomkamp Neil is also not long-winded, drew the curtains in the office, opened the projection equipment prepared before, and put on his sci-fi short film shot last year.


    James Cameron made an excuse and left here.


    He is only responsible for referrals.


    This is already very rare.


    Ronan''s attention was also placed on the short film played, especially when he saw aliens appearing, he couldn''t help but frown slightly. This is like a prawn or arthropod-like alien naturally with one. Kind of inexplicable joy.


    Where did ¡¡¡¡ seem to have seen?


    Of course, he has never seen aliens. He can only see aliens as imagined by humans through film and television works or other pictures.


    In the United States, there are many rumors about Area 51. A very large number of people have always believed that the American government has absolutely concealed the truth. In a secret area of ??a state, there must be facilities to hide the truth about aliens...


    The short film is very short, just over six minutes, but the plot and themes are very clear. It tells the story of a group of aliens who came to Earth because of a disaster and was arranged to live in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a result, they continued to clash with local residents In the end, the government had to impose a ban and isolation of aliens and establish special temporary settlements for aliens.


    Even if he doesn''t know South Africa very well, Ronan can see that this young man from South Africa is clearly mapping South Africa''s apartheid policy through a short film.


    By the way, a country like South Africa is more exotic than the United States.


    Ronan has never been there, but Charlize Theron mentioned that according to South African Diamonds, the economic situation and social security of her homeland seem to be worse than when she was a child.


    At the end of the short film, Ronan looked at Neil Bloom Campnell and said, "Very thoughtful short film."


    Neil-Blomkampnier quickly sent the prepared script and plan.

 Chapter 763： District 9

    After browsing the script quickly, Ronan fell into deep thought, because the plot described in the script was really familiar.


    There are many Hollywood movies about aliens, and Ronan has seen too many alien movies. Many related movie plots are even confused.


    Aliens are always a major theme of Hollywood science fiction movies.


    In Hollywood movies, aliens always come in waves for the earth. It seems that there is something special on the earth that can attract them, as if the earth is the center of the universe.


    Aliens invade the earth time and time again, some are friendly and willing to be the "alien spies" of the planet for the earth; some are belligerent and will destroy the earth at every turn; some regard themselves as earthlings, and just bask in the sun. God; there are still tens of thousands of light-years away, and they have to come to the earth to implement family planning...


    The script that Ronan saw was somewhat different. The aliens described in the script made the earth a place of immigration.


    "This idea..." Ronan shook the script in his hand: "How do you think about it."


    Neil-Blomkampnier saw Ronan''s interest. He handed over a stack of drawings and said, "These are the designs of some aliens I have drawn. They are like a group of interstellar refugees."


    Ronan took a look, and he was probably engaged in visual special effects work. Neil Blomkampnier''s painterly is very solid, and his drawings are very detailed, like arthropod-like aliens, lifelike.


    Seeing this alien that is far clearer than the short film, especially the prawn-like appearance, Ronan''s more confusing memory of the alien movie is becoming clearer a little bit.


    A movie that was once included in the science fiction film list that earned a large income from various small costs, gradually appeared in his memory.


    The prawn-like aliens come to Earth, want to destroy the White House? No, this is "Independence Day."


    Johannesburg, shrimp man...


    Neil Blomkampnier is answering Ronan¡¯s question: "Since I was a child, I have watched many movies and stories about aliens, such as "The Third Kind of Contact", "Aliens" and "Alien", human beings always have very rich imaginations of alien life, but I think in many alien-related themes, aliens always represent a kind of power or cultural conflict that the people on earth cannot reach. It¡¯s not possible to merge into one, each going its own way."


    He glanced at Ronan, saw Ronan listening, and continued: "So since then I have been thinking, if one day, many aliens from other planets also immigrate to the earth, their technology and Similar to humans, knowledge and language have not changed much, but they are far from humans in appearance. What kind of changes will happen to the society in which humans live at this time, and what will humans do?"


    Neil Blomkampnier scratched his head and smiled and said: "Holding this idea, I made a short film "Aliens in Johannesburg", mainly about the human society in this state. In fact, my original plan It''s just to shoot a feature film, but due to various restrictions, it can''t always become a reality. So this short film entrusted me with a lot of ideas, and the short film also made my thinking clearer. This is the script."


    Ronan put down the sketch, looked at the script again, and said, "Neil, how are you going to make this film?"


    "To highlight the theme of apartheid, this will be a story like Kafka''s "The Metamorphosis"!" Neil-Blom Campnier said without hesitation: "In order to appear real, use a pseudo-documentary approach. For shooting, I only need about 30 million US dollars..."


    Probably stayed by James Cameron all year round, used to high investment, Neil Bloom Campnell''s consciousness, it seems that 30 million US dollars is not a high film investment.


    Ronan didn''t speak, and looked through the script again, and then asked Neil Blom Campnier again about his thoughts on filming, and he gradually settled on it.


    Pseudo-documentary-style science fiction movies, prawn-like aliens, and Kafka-style metamorphosis. These movie plots about aliens are all stacked together. Ronan is roughly certain that this should be the "No. Nine Districts".


    I can¡¯t remember the specific plot of the movie clearly, and in the script in hand, the plot in some places is quite different from the part of the movie that can be remembered. It may be related to the first draft of the script.


    "ninth District"?


    The plot of the movie hardly left a deep impression on Ronan. Now that I think of this movie, I go back to the relevant content and remember more. On the contrary, it is similar to "Blair the Witch". It seems that this is a typical viral marketing. Successful movie.


    Just now Neil Blomkampnier himself mentioned that he intends to shoot this film in a pseudo-documentary way.


    In this way, the film naturally has the basis of viral marketing.


    If Ronan remembers correctly, this will be a science fiction film with more marketing than the movie itself. Perhaps once this movie was not so much the success of the movie itself, as it was another victory of viral marketing.


    Of course, the quality of "District Nine" is much better than that of "Blair the Witch".


    Neil-Blomkampnier looked at Ronan and wanted to say something, but when he saw Ronan thinking, he closed his mouth and kept quiet.


    Because years of experience in Hollywood tells Neil Bloom Campnell, Ronan is the investor and producer, not the new director who has never made any formal feature film. On hand.


    Ronan quickly made a decision: "Neil, I will accept the script first, and I will ask Shahai Entertainment to send someone over to discuss specific cooperation matters with you."


    Neil-Blomkampnier said urgently: "Mr. Anderson, I am very honored to be able to work with Shahai Entertainment, but my script..., I...I want to direct..."


    "I just watched the short film you made." Ronan judged from the short film: "The film is very good. You have a talent for directing. If we can reach a cooperation, you can also be the director."


    Neil-Blomkampnier''s face is full of surprises, this is the best result in hope.


    Ronan¡¯s voice changed: "But there are some things, I must say first. First, the investment in this project will not be very large. Second, this project may take a while to prepare. Third, your production Must cooperate with Relativity Entertainment¡¯s customized promotion plan..."


    The power of the director is extremely restricted.


    Especially with the promotion of publicity and marketing, it is almost certain that the guiding principle of the film is to focus on publicity and promotion.


    Hollywood, directors, especially new directors, who can get a lot of power? Neil Blomkampnier has been in the industry for many years, and he is not surprised or dissatisfied.


    "I have no problem." Neil Bloom Campnell said directly: "I still have to work on the "Avatar" crew. Even if I leave, I have to seek the opinion of Director Cameron. I have also considered other aspects, Anderson. Sir, I have always felt that the promotion you used in "Blair the Witch" is a magical touch. I plan to shoot in the form of a pseudo-documentary because of this consideration."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "How to cooperate, someone from Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures will come over and talk to you."


    Neil-Blomkampnier knows that Ronan doesn¡¯t care about this kind of specific work now, saying: "Okay, I will stay in Wellington and Weta Studios."


    Ronan got the contact information of Neil Blomkamp Neal, and left the office. After seeing Connie, he told about the relevant matters and asked Connie to notify George Clint to send someone over to meet Neil. Blomkampnier talks about specific cooperation.


    See James Cameron again, James Cameron didn¡¯t talk about it again.


    Obviously, he is only responsible for recommendations.


    For a director at the level of James Cameron, it is a very conscientious superior who can provide a recommendation opportunity for his subordinates.


    In the business circle, more senior employees who like to press down for a lifetime can''t make it out.


    Even, some bosses will take the initiative to provoke the relationship between the employees below, causing conflicts between employees, so as to better control.


    Like James Cameron, who can recommend his employees, the most typical Hollywood representative is Spielberg.


    Excluding the qualities of a businessman that must be possessed to sit as the head of DreamWorks, Ronan feels that Spielberg is closer to a good person in the traditional sense.


    Ronan spent three days in Wellington. During that time, he devoted time to chat with the heads of Industrial Light and Magic and Weta Studios. It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t understand special effects, but you must master the general direction of the crew.


    The investment in this film project is huge, and the return is also huge, so Ronan can''t help but not take it seriously.


    Ronan also talked specifically with Andy Serkis, who is the director of motion capture. The once-Hollywood "king of motion capture" did have ideas in motion capture, starring in the "King Kong" beauty and the beast scene. It also made him more interested in this industry.


    Unfortunately, Ronan can''t find other suitable projects for Andy Serkins for the time being.


    And Andy Serkins enters the "Avatar" crew. In the next two or three years, there is no time to consider other film work.


    When Ronan left, a three-person team from Shahai Entertainment arrived in Wellington and started formal negotiations with Neil Blom Campnier on the film project.


    "Avatar" began preparations, Ronan prepared to borrow "Avatar" 3d Dongfeng "Alice in Wonderland", also completed the first draft of the script.


    This is a fantasy adventure fairy tale. At the request of Ronan, the script will highlight the theme of the whole age group, and strive to make future films a pg-level family fun.


    A pg-level family fun movie can also face a wider audience, fully fermenting the heat brought by the 3D wave.

 Chapter 764： Directors choice

    For ¡¡¡¡ Family Fun, Disney has a huge advantage. This is not only in terms of shooting and production, but also mainly in publicity and marketing.


    The Embassy Pictures has been strengthening its strength in this regard. The audience of "Alice in Wonderland" will have a great overlap with the animated films in the future. The promotion and release of several animated feature films has also allowed the Embassy Pictures to accumulate. With enough experience, certain peripheral channels have been opened up.


    Low-cost movie peripheral products from across the Pacific Ocean are sent to all over the world every day.


    For example, in "Little Pig Peppa", the Embassy Pictures paid tens of millions of US dollars for the recent order for cartoon toys, dolls, and figure peripheral products.


    In the earliest days, including Robert Lee and George Clint, who believed Ronan the most, there were greater doubts about placing orders for peripheral products for production across the Pacific.


    Just like many ordinary Americans look at the other side of the Pacific.


    But they have cooperated several times in succession, and the high-quality and low-cost products provided on the other side of the Pacific completely dispel their doubts.


    The cost is several times or even ten times lower than that of North America, the quality of products far surpassing India, and the proactive attitude of cooperation, etc., have made the management of Relativity Entertainment have a great affection for movie peripheral products from across the Pacific. .


    As for those North American companies that ask for orders, in the face of sufficient profits, commercial companies will care if you are American...


    Ronan knows very well that the development on the other side of the Pacific is changing with each passing day, and miracles are constantly being created. It will not take long for ordinary Americans'' daily necessities to be surrounded by Eastern manufacturing.


    With the preparation of "Avatar" filming, Embassy Pictures began to formulate a detailed promotion and marketing plan for this super giant, even if it is a James Cameron movie, even if that movie once made countless people a tap, but wants to guarantee The success of the film still requires publicity and marketing investment that exceeds the cost of film production.


    Every advertisement of ¡¡¡¡ movie, every promotional article, is spent with money.


    At the same time, another distribution group closely related to "Avatar" was established.


    This group is specifically responsible for formulating the promotion of "Alice in Wonderland".


    The two teams coordinated their work, "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" were unified planning into the promotion and distribution plan code-named "3d".


    These two films will be closely linked in the future.


    Once the success of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Avatar" became popular, the market''s hunger for such movies triggered by 3D Dongfeng is the key, but the film quality is also the foundation.


    Therefore, the quality of "Alice in Wonderland" must also be guaranteed.


    This kind of movie has no other gimmicks besides 3d. If you want the audience to pay the bill, it must be convincing.


    Ronan, because of Johnny Depp''s role in Mad Hatter, remembers that the director of "Alice in Wonderland" was Tim Burton.


    "Alice in Wonderland" is also the best commercial film of this talented director.


    Now, Tim Burton has filmed and produced "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" for Warner Bros. Ronan has also seen the pre-screening of this film at the invitation of Warner Bros. The style is as unique as ever.


    Tim Burton¡¯s films are very recognizable, and even the former "Alice in Wonderland", to a certain extent, belongs to Tim Burton¡¯s relatively light style.


    As for the reason, it is also very simple.


    A film of tens of millions of dollars, the production company can be produced by Tim Burton. His appeal in the market is enough to get the investment back.


    But for a film costing US$200 million, a director at the level of Tim Burton may not have the power of Michael Bei on the crew.


    The filming of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is very interesting, especially the male protagonist Johnny Depp, acting in this type of role is a good show.


    But Ronan also heard some bad news. It is said that Johnny Depp gave Warner Bros. a headache during the filming. He appeared on the set after getting drunk several times...


    This still has Tim Burton as the director, and when you switch to another director, the ghost knows what it will be like.


    Therefore, Ronan asked Shahai Entertainment to make two-handed preparations when he came into contact with Tim Burton. If Tim Burton insists on bringing Johnny Depp, especially Johnny who put forward various **** conditions. Depp, if you can''t say anything, I''ll find another director.


    Probably because of Ronan¡¯s intervention in "Pirates of the Caribbean", the relationship between early investment and investment of resources is more popular than before, and it has also led to the change of Johnny Depp a few years earlier.


    Various related news broke out, after 2010, before it was exposed, did Johnny Depp have become like that? Ronan was thousands of miles away from Hollywood, of course he would not know.


    But in the current situation, the Embassy Pictures has no plan to go out due to propaganda considerations, but the changes in Johnny Depp are actually happening.


    In terms of alternate directors, Ronan has also drawn up a list of which is ranked first by his alumnus of the USC Film School Robert Zemikis.


    The director, who has won the Oscar statuette, has never taken the route of an independent literary film, but is of the kind with very strong commercial attributes.


    Whether it is the famous work "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" or "Forrest Gump", plus the later "Remains of a Deserted Island", it can be regarded as a classic in commercial movies.


    And Robert Zemeckis''s style is more inclined to all ages than Tim Burton.


    "The current contact with Tim Burton is not smooth."


    At the project discussion meeting of Shahai Entertainment, a deputy director from the production department who was responsible for the project said: "After Tim Burton read the script, he made certain requirements."


    Ronan asked, "What are the requirements?"


    The deputy director hurriedly said: "Tim Bird is very aware that our script is no different from the past fairy tale version. He requested a drastic change in the script and darkened the plot to suit his style, and he requested the final editing rights. ..."


    George Clint said directly: "He never had the final editing rights."


    The deputy director continued: "One more thing, he wants to add to the Mad Hatter role and proposes to let Johnny Depp play this role."


    Ronan frowned slightly. Compared with fairy tales and other film versions, the first draft of the script completed by Shahai Entertainment has aggravated the scene of Mad Hatter a lot, and it continues to increase. This is not a movie with a heroine.


    might as well simply change the name to "Mad Hatter Save the Underworld".


    George Clint then said: "I talked to Garcia two days ago and heard from him that during the promotion of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", Johnny Depp caused a lot of trouble?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I didn''t expect Johnny Depp to be what he is now."


    According to the entertainment news I have seen, it was not until the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" that various outrageous incidents of Johnny Depp in the crew began to appear on the media and the Internet.


    Hollywood stars are playing big names, and they are no different from the stars on the other side of the Pacific, but the professional attitude of most stars is beyond doubt.


    Even Jennifer Lopez, the most famous troublemaker, will fully cooperate once he enters the crew.


    can only say that there are many people and many things.


    "Tim Burton is very persistent?" Ronan asked.


    The deputy director replied: "The talks in other aspects can be resolved through later negotiations, but Tim Burton is very insistent on using Johnny Depp as the leading actor."


    He thought for a while, and added: "In recent years, Tim Burton''s movies have been filmed by Johnny Depp."


    At present, Shahai Entertainment, and even the entire Relativity Group, have a bad view of Johnny Depp.


    Ronan thought a little, and asked, "Blind, you are the direct person in charge of the project, what''s your opinion?"


    Blind knew Ronan¡¯s working style and did not go around in circles. He said directly: ¡°I suggest temporarily suspending contact with Tim Burton and mentioning Robert Zemikis as the first candidate for director. -Zemikis talks."


    When Ronan proposed Robert Zemikis as one of the director candidates, he also carefully considered the alumnus of the USC Film School.


    "Tell me your reasons." He looked at the deputy director.


    Blind is simple and concise: "Compared to Tim Burton, Robert Zemeckis''s style is more popular, and he has achieved better results in directing films in the past. UU reading is also more famous and commercial Strong."


    These are all on the bright side. Compared with Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton has average commercial performance, and he is not a well-known commercial director in the past.


    Blind continued: ¡°After several on-site contacts with Tim Burton, I found that he basically didn¡¯t understand 3D shooting and production. This would cause huge troubles during the preparation and post-production. After all, we have to Shoot and make this movie in 3D."


    These words also reminded Ronan that he had overlooked such an important aspect before.


    Once, Ronan watched the 3D version of "Alice in Wonderland" in a theater. As for the 3D effect, it is more than cheating to describe?


    To be precise, the only thing that can reflect the 3D effect is the subtitles of the film.


    That "Alice in Wonderland" did not use 3D shooting, but a complete post-production 3D movie.


    There is such a possibility that after Tim Burton finished the production of the film, Disney saw that it was profitable, and then converted "Alice in Wonderland" into a 3D movie through post-production.


    The 3D of the film has nothing to do with Tim Burton.


    Blinder''s words continue: "Robert Zemikis is different. He has filmed and produced the 3D family movie "Polar Express". He is also one of the representatives of Hollywood technology directors. He has rich experience in 3D shooting. "

 Chapter 765： Human Skin Inn

    Like George Lucas and James Cameron, Robert Zemeckis is also one of the representatives of Hollywood technology directors. Over the years, he has sought innovation and change in film technology, and he can be called a movie in the Hollywood circle. The director of the modern end of the reformist, and most of the films he shot, are like adult fairy tales with unique styles.


    Throughout Robert Zemeckis¡¯s masterpieces, including the ¡°Back to the Future¡± series and ¡°Forrest Gump¡±, his works always have clean purity, wonderful dreams, and fusion of warmth.


    The director¡¯s work has been telling stories full of innocence.


    Steven Spielberg, who carried Robert Zemeckis in one hand, commented on him like this: a young child who is restless and technically controlled by telling stories.


    Actually, there is no need to look for information. Ronan also has a clear understanding of Robert Zemeckis based on his impressions.


    The output is not high, but it is a classic.


    Robert Zemikis is a technical controller and a good storyteller.


    In Hollywood, his versatility is obvious to all.


    As an alumnus of the USC Film School, Ronan also had contact with Robert Zemikis on the spot, otherwise he would not be included in the shortlist of directors.


    This director is also a very suitable candidate for shooting fairy tale movies.


    Anyway, are there any adult movies that are more fairy tales than "Forrest Gump"?


    Ronan also had an exchange with Robert Zemikis on this.


    Robert Zemeckis has a deep attachment to some innocent things.


    Therefore, when dealing with Forrest Gump, he didn''t portray him as a clown who made a fool of himself. Instead, he gave this reckless and straightforward character more positive colors.


    The deputy director said: "Robert Zemikis has made many achievements in technology. The ingenious combination of real people and animation in "Who killed Roger Rabbit first" in 1988 has become a world film technology development history. Milestone. The "Polar Express" released last year used cg live-action capture and cg animation technology for the first time to vividly present real characters in 3d animation movies."


    In fact, the corresponding choice is not difficult, and "Alice in Wonderland" still follows "Avatar" by borrowing the wind.


    Ronan quickly made a decision: "Let¡¯s suspend the contact with Tim Burton. George, you invite Robert Zemeckis; Blind, you go with Robert Zemeckis Broker contact."


    He thought for a while, and then said, "Tim Burton, don''t give up, they are not the first choice of the director of "Alice in Wonderland"."


    Blinder said quickly: "Okay."


    George Clint suggested: "Ronan, you and Robert Zemeckis are alumni. Say hello to him in advance?"


    "I will." Ronan nodded slightly: "I will call Robert Zemikis this afternoon."


    At the level of Robert Zemeckis, the pay is basically clear, and there is basically no possibility that Ronan¡¯s invitation will increase the price.


    In fact, whether Tim Burton or Robert Zemeckis, they all need to be hired by Shahai Entertainment.


    Both of them are well-known veteran directors in the industry.


    This small-scale communication about "Alice in Wonderland" will soon end, because Tim Burton asked Johnny Depp to be the leading actor, Ronan finally made the choice to look for a new director.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan did not leave immediately, and asked George Clint about the shooting of The Hangover.


    This comedy movie with an investment of only 20 million US dollars will be a very important step for Relativity Entertainment in the comedy movie genre.


    Embassy Pictures has also formulated a corresponding publicity and distribution plan for The Hangover. If there are no major surprises in the production, this comedy movie will be released next year, which is 2006.


    If the first film is successful, "The Hangover" will definitely be serialized.


    To some extent, its serialization routine is very similar to "Reaper is Coming".


    The routine of the "Hangover" series was very typical. On the eve of the wedding, my friends had a crazy bachelor party. After a night of hangover, they lost their memories completely, but all members collapsed into crisis, so I had to solve the mystery and save my life.


    In terms of actors, the three good friends who are the key male protagonists of the university are respectively starred by Bradley Cooper, Seth Logan and Jonah Hill.


    This is also Ronan''s finalized cast.


    Seth Logan and Jonah Hill have been in Hollywood for a few years, and both belong to the kind of rookies with certain qualifications.


    The film scale is relatively large, and it will definitely be r-level.


    Someone once said that it is not an R-rated Hollywood comedy, and it is definitely not a good movie.


    The routine of American comedy, with two lines at most, the topic starts to go three ways.


    Ronan still remembered watching a super large-scale Hollywood comedy movie. Two male protagonists were chased by killers on the grassland. There was nowhere to hide. Then they found an elephant herd and hid it in Zigong, a female elephant. .


    As a result, a male elephant came over and wanted to applaud the female elephant for love...


    Seeing this, even people like Ronan couldn''t bear it, so I turned off the player and deleted the **** comedy movie that didn''t even remember the name.


    Many funny scenes and narratives of American comedy, when viewed from the eyes of many oriental audiences, are like American horror films, which are more disgusting.


    Ronan remembers that a colleague once heard someone in the office talk about "The Hangover". After get off work, he downloaded it and watched it enthusiastically. When he came back the next day, he asked: "Where is it funny, please? Where? Not only did I finish watching it seriously, but I fell asleep during the process..."


    Compared to horror films, comedy films are actually more affected by cultural differences.


    The focus of the film "The Hangover" is the European and American markets, and the Asian markets in the east.


    Ronan then went to the screenwriting department again. He has submitted his idea of ??the teddy bear to the screenwriting department in writing. Currently, Shahai Entertainment is hiring suitable screenwriters to create the script.


    Producers or production companies propose ideas and themes, and recruit screenwriters to write scripts. This is the most typical Hollywood commercial script creation model.


    In order to facilitate the creation of scripts, Ronan intends to let Shahai Entertainment recruit screenwriters and let them go to the company that produces teddy bears to experience it.


    This is a typical propositional composition. This will help deepen the emotional connection between the screenwriter and the character.


    As for the character of that teddy bear, he hasn''t found a target to learn from for the time being, but Ronan gave a standard that this teddy bear must break through the sky.


    This movie can be said to be one of Ronan¡¯s most impressive Hollywood comedies.


    also had a comedy, he was equally impressed. It was not how good the film was, but it was a film made in Hollywood. The theme plot turned out to be to assassinate the leader of a certain country...


    In some respects, American hegemony thoughts are fully embodied by Hollywood.


    These Hollywood filmmakers say that you are wrong, you are wrong, right and wrong.


    The only thing that allows them to change their position is a wonderful existence called "profit".


    For profit, they dared to black out the Washington authorities.


    Ronan has seen countless Hollywood movies, and in his impression, it seems that only the tax bureau has not been hacked by Hollywood movies.


    It is estimated that anyone who has hacked the tax bureau has been checked for taxes.


    By the way, how many tax issues are there for companies large and small in the United States and countless taxpayers?


    "Teddy Bear" is just the beginning of the first plan. It would be nice to finish the script this year.


    Unfortunately, Ronan can''t remember the name of the director who once sang "Mimi Song" at the Oscars.


    As the Oscars become more and more politically correct, the selection of films becomes more partial and niche. The most direct consequence is that the ratings of the awards ceremony are declining every year.


    So, that director can sing this kind of song on the stage of the award ceremony.


    Without the consent or acquiescence of the director and production team, this kind of song will definitely not appear.


    This also illustrates a problem. In a few years, the Oscar awards ceremony will also need to use a way to attract the attention of the audience.


    If there is really no suitable candidate at that time, Todd Phillips, the current director of "The Hangover", can also.


    This thirty-something young director has a wealth of experience in comedy film shooting.


    Entering mid-April, the North American box office of "Hellboy" released by Embassy Pictures last month exceeded US$80 million, and nearly US$60 million was received overseas.


    Relying solely on the box office, this alternative superhero movie can recoup its investment.


    This month, Relativity Entertainment also has movies released. From preparation to filming to completion of production, to the final publicity and release, I learned that Artisan Pictures¡¯ "Human Skin Inn" has finished its major production with a super fast pace of less than half a year. Commercial films often take two years to complete.


    The total investment in the film is only 4 million US dollars The investment is small.


    Correspondingly, the pressure to pay back is much less.


    Director Eli Rose is a typical Quentin Tarantino admirer. He borrowed from the filming and production style of "Kill Bill", and the original "Human Skin Inn", which is already a huge scale, is even more bloody.


    When ¡¡¡¡ was filming, the crew of Eli Ross used more than 1,000 liters of artificial plasma.


    The effect is also obvious.


    This kind of horror film in which young brain-disabled youths in the United States are perverted and killed has always had a relatively stable audience in North America. As long as the quality of the film is basically guaranteed, it may not be easy to make a fortune, but the probability of recovering the investment is relatively high. .


    Eli Roth¡¯s film is also well shot. He has directed a similar film "Bone No Existence" before, which is the essence of this genre.


    In the first week of "Human Skin Inn", although it did not win the North American box office chart, the box office score of 19.55 million US dollars made the film profitable in only three days.

 Chapter 766： Final preparation period

    Shahai Entertainment is really big with low-cost horror movies. This can also be said to be the housekeeper of Relativity Entertainment. The success of "Human Skin Inn" has added a hot-selling horror film series to Relativity Entertainment.


    Compared to commercial productions that are far from the best results on small screens, horror movies have always been a hot spot in the rental market.


    This type of film has very low requirements for playback hardware.


    Nowadays, DVDs have become the mainstream of the offline market. Although many people still have not given up the habit of watching video tapes because of the number of video recorders, the total revenue from video tape rental in the North American market does not even account for one third of DVDs.


    Compared to DVD players, the price of video recorders is a bit scary.


    As early as 2002, the average price of video recorders in North America dropped below US$200.


    The video recorder imported from the other side of the Pacific Ocean is more competitive, which directly brought the widespread popularity of DVD players in North America.


    These also provide strong support for Netflix''s online leasing business.


    Since 2005, Netflix¡¯s business has grown tremendously. Several Internet star businesses have taken a multi-pronged approach and attracted a large number of new users.


    One point cannot be ignored. Over time, computers and the Internet have become highly popular in North America, and even the smartphone market is expanding.


    Especially the Internet speed. Since the second half of 2004, the Internet speed in North America has been significantly faster.


    Although I don¡¯t know how many ranks are compared to the infrastructure madness on the other side of the Pacific, the bright prospects of the Internet have stimulated communication companies to actively invest.


    While further improving the wired network, many telecom companies are focusing on the mobile terminal.


    There are already millions of smartphone users in the United States.


    This industry also has unlimited prospects.


    Someone once said that this is one of the best eras of the Internet. Too many giant Internet companies have developed after the NASDAQ stock market crash in 2000.


    The industry disaster brought about by the stock market seems to have promoted a major reshuffle of the industry, causing many companies to defer to the inferior and save the superior. Later, many superstar companies appeared.


    Google, Amazon, and Netflix.


    With the continuous optimization of the overall environment and the smooth listing of overseas businesses, coupled with the stimulation of Netflix¡¯s streaming media business and Netflix sharing and other businesses that meet the needs of social development, Netflix¡¯s streaming media business in particular has transformed a considerable number of ordinary users into Fei''s monthly fee user.


    In the first quarter of 2005, Netflix experienced explosive growth and achieved an operating income of USD 787.99 million.


    As Netflix announced its first quarter earnings report in April, more people began to pay attention to the Internet company.


    After Netflix signed contracts with a number of large mobile phone manufacturers, it has negotiated new partners. Netflix officially signed an agreement with BlackBerry in mid-April, and related apps will also become pre-installed software for BlackBerry phones.


    In addition, Netflix''s performance in DVD sales is also extremely impressive.


    After the success of "Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wild", in order to meet the needs of users who lack sufficient Internet on-demand hardware conditions, Netflix launched the rental and sales service of two dramas on the rental and sales platform.


    Thanks to the explosion of word-of-mouth and the speed of the Internet as a carrier, the DVD sales of these two dramas are amazing, and only North America alone sold more than 30 million US dollars in revenue.


    DVDs are now the most important income for movies and TV. A considerable number of movies have DVD profits that have exceeded the box office.


    Many people even joked that the theater screening of a movie is just a super advertisement for DVDs.


    While Hollywood and surrounding related companies are still immersed in the huge returns brought by the DVD business, under Ronan''s vigorous promotion, Netflix has actively expanded new business and prepared for the decline of DVD in advance.


    Since 2005, with the popularization of home broadband and the substantial increase in network speed, Netflix has actively begun to transition to streaming media.


    Netflix gradually provides users with online movie watching services, fully supporting computers, mobile phones and other devices to watch.


    Rich content and good user experience have enabled Netflix''s streaming media business to develop rapidly.


    The listing plan has also entered the final stage. After a long period of hard work, Netflix, with its own fast-growing business and growing influence, has reached an agreement with a company under Goldman Sachs that is specifically responsible for the operation of the listing on the key rate of ipo. Consistent.


    Google¡¯s listing last year also provided a reference for Netflix¡¯s ipo rate.


    Today, Netflix is ??also one of the most attractive Internet star companies in Silicon Valley.


    Due to high enough estimates from the outside world, like Google before, Netflix has been bargaining with Goldman Sachs on the rate, and the final rate is basically the same as when Google went public.


    This time Ipo¡¯s rate is 2.8%, instead of the more conventional 4% rate for ipo transactions that raise hundreds of millions of dollars.


    Most IPO companies, and almost all those companies that have raised US$50 million to US$200 million, pay underwriters as a percentage of their IPO proceeds.


    This is also inseparable from Goldman Sachs''s extreme optimism about the amount of funds raised.


    Because Netflix will be listed in dozens of days, Ronan also took the time to meet with prospective investors, along with Mark Randolph and others, accompanied by the professional team of Goldman Sachs.


    is not only to let them know more about Netflix''s business and the future, but also to increase the confidence of investors.


    In fact, since the beginning of this year, Goldman Sachs has started a long-term "ipo roadshow" promotion plan.


    When a company goes public, in order to stimulate demand, the company¡¯s senior managers and the underwriters hired to make the company go public usually spend a very long time, from one city to another, to make investment recommendations to institutional investors and answer problem.


    If you want people to invest, you have to show the prospects of investment profits.


    During the Google IPO roadshow last year, the management refused to answer many questions asked by investors. As a result, many traditional investment institutions that didn¡¯t know much about the Internet were reluctant to anticipate Google¡¯s future profitability in a good direction.


    Although Google''s strength quickly hit the face, it is recognized that Google''s ipo did not meet expectations.


    Ronan has also increased his understanding of this aspect due to the upcoming launch of Netflix, and also focused on Google¡¯s ipo experience last year.


    Google¡¯s ipo did not meet expectations, which was related to the poor promotion of the roadshow and was inseparable from the underwriter.


    Compared with the traditional ipo, Google uses the auction model, which makes traditional underwriters feel a huge threat. It was once rumored that Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, as the underwriters, wanted to secretly disrupt the auction.


    According to Ronan¡¯s understanding, the lead underwriters don¡¯t want Google¡¯s auction model to succeed, but for the sake of income, they certainly don¡¯t want to fail.


    In the end, Google¡¯s ipo did not meet expectations and only raised $1.9 billion.


    Similarly, the shares offered by Google on the ipo account for only 8% of the company''s shares.


    Compared with Google when it went public last year, Netflix''s performance and scale are not bad.


    Google is the leader of the Internet search business, and Netflix is ??also a well-deserved overlord in its respective industries in terms of DVD rental and sales, social sharing and streaming services.


    On the other hand, the performance of Google after its listing will also have a positive impact on Netflix. After all, people who invested in Google last year, including Ronan, have made great profits.


    At a recent communication meeting, Goldman Sachs conservatively estimated the total market value of Netflix after its listing at 35 billion U.S. dollars.


    The previous stock price of any company ipo will not be set in stone, which is affected by many factors.


    Because the underwriters, the company''s own business and investors have changed, the stock price setting of the listing may change at any time.


    "Mr. Anderson, are you ready?"


    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, the chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs Group Lloyd Blankfein smiled and said to Ronan: "In a few dozen days, you will become the youngest billionaire in America."


    Ronan''s mentality is fairly stable, and he deliberately spread his hands and said: "If Netflix''s stock can''t sell, it will be embarrassing."


    Lloyd Blankfein laughed haha: "I can guarantee that Netflix''s stock will be robbed by buyers."


    Ronan said again: "The final preparation period is over, I hope there will be no accidents."


    "No." Lloyd Blankfein put a smile away, and said very seriously: "Goldman Sachs does not allow accidents."


    He turned to Ronan and asked, "What about your plan? How are your preparations?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Everything is ready, once Netflix is ??listed, it will be launched immediately."


    Pulling Netflix''s stock price and increasing Netflix''s market value will not only enhance investor confidence, but also prepare for the continued expansion of Relativity Entertainment.


    Lloyd Blankfein further asked: "Is the streaming business ready to work?"


    Ronan said directly: "The content production aspect of Relativity Entertainment You can rest assured."


    Lloyd Blankfein thought of the relevant information that he had read. Since the beginning of the new millennium, in commercial film and television production, Relativity Entertainment is placed in Hollywood and placed in the world. They are the most trusted content production providers. Quotient.


    The previous "Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wild" on Netflix''s streaming media also proved that as a traditional producer''s relativistic entertainment, the content produced is also applicable to the Internet.


    Besides, on the Internet promotion, the tricks of relativity entertainment play are beyond description simply by being outstanding.


    In the eyes of Lloyd Blankfein, Relativity Entertainment is a traditional film and television company with profound Internet genes. Ronan Anderson is also a rare investor and decision maker with a long-term vision for the development of the Internet industry in Hollywood and even in the United States.


    The final sprint stage before Netflix''s listing has arrived, and then Robert Iger and Mark Randolph also joined the discussion.


    Ronan has been extremely busy during this period. As the true boss and future development decision maker of Netflix, he cannot be absent from many important promotion occasions.


    So that it was not Tom Cruise who came to him, Ronan had forgotten another important thing.


    "You are obviously unqualified as the owner of a football club." Tom Cruise said directly to Ronan: "The team can''t feel your attention."


    He reminded Ronan: "European football leagues have reached the final stage."

 Chapter 767： Scheming

    Every May, the football leagues of European countries, including the famous UEFA Champions League, end the metropolitan season and decide the final champion.


    Now that it is late April, the European Football League can be described as the final sprint stage.


    I don¡¯t know why. Over the past six months or so, Tom Cruise has more and more the feeling of following Ronan¡¯s investment in the Manchester United club and he is on a thief boat.


    But he was very sure that this feeling was just an illusion.


    Because not long ago, representatives of the Glazer family in the United States secretly contacted Tom Cruise and expressed their willingness to increase the price of his investment by 30% to acquire the little Manchester United shares in his hand. .


    Regardless of football itself, in less than a year, this investment can have a high return of 30%, which is a huge profit.


    This is inseparable from Manchester United''s performance this season.


    The price offered by the Glazer family is indeed very tempting, but Tom Cruise refused without hesitation.


    Ronan¡¯s vision deserves his 100% trust.


    It''s been less than a year. Tom Cruise is not short of money. From an investment perspective, it is also a very cost-effective business.


    Tom Cruise¡¯s investment consultants have made some estimates. As long as Manchester United¡¯s results are stable, it will inevitably continue to attract fans and various sponsors. After five or six years, it is not a problem for the club¡¯s value to double. .


    As a good friend for many years, Tom Cruise knows very well that Ronan is not only in movies, but also has good investment vision in other industries.


    Netflix is ??the best example.


    "The Premier League and the Champions League are about to end." Tom Cruise looked at Ronan and said: "You are the boss and don''t pay attention to the situation of the team. It''s too unprofessional."


    Ronan shrugged slightly and said plausibly: "Tom, don''t you think this is the most professional performance?" He said naturally: "As the boss, in the operation of the club, professional matters will be handled by professionals. Isn''t this the most reasonable attitude of a boss?"


    Tom Cruise was taken aback for a moment. Subconsciously, he felt that Ronan¡¯s words were reasonable, but he was unable to refute, and shook his head: "You have a reason, who made you the big boss?"


    Ronan sighed and said, "The main reason is that I have been too busy recently. Netflix has entered the final preparation period before going public, and I have to show up on many occasions."


    He waved his hand: "Compared to the listing of Netflix, things at Manchester United are trivial."


    Tom Cruise also knew many of Netflix¡¯s invitations, and nodded unconsciously and said: "Indeed, Manchester United is a small matter for you compared to Netflix."


    He has a clearer concept of this. No matter how well Manchester United operates and the results are outstanding, Ronan is still a billionaire, but Netflix can bring a qualitative change to Ronan.


    Once Netflix is ??successfully listed, Luo Nanji may cross the threshold of tens of billions of assets!


    The two have been friends for many years. Tom Cruise thinks it¡¯s better to tell Ronan about something in advance: ¡°I¡¯m currently selling some fixed assets to cash out, and I¡¯m going to raise a larger amount of capital.¡±


    Ronan was curious: "Are you short of money? Anxious for money?"


    "No." Tom Cruise simply explained: "Isn''t Netflix, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, currently operating and going public? I am going to invest in Netflix."


    Ronan was somewhat surprised when he heard this.


    Tom Cruise said: "My investors are in contact with Goldman Sachs. By the time of ipo, I will be one of the investors of Netflix."


    Ronan laughed: "Should I say thank you for your support?"


    "No need." Tom Cruise joked solemnly: "You only need to lead Netflix in continuous development. I hope this investment can be doubled in the future."


    Ronan said seriously, "I hope so."


    Netflix needs to go public to raise funds. The stock must be sold to many people. It is sold to everyone. Tom Cruise is willing to invest. This is a good thing for him.


    Now, Ronan is very sure that Netflix will not be finished in his hands. As a leader in the industry, it will continue to develop rapidly for many years to come.


    From this perspective, many investors are optimistic about Netflix, and Tom Cruise knows him better and is optimistic about Netflix''s future, which is not a surprise.


    Tom Cruise¡¯s topic turned back to football, saying: ¡°Manchester United has entered the most critical stage in the contention of the two events. Are we going to the UK? There is a high-end gathering of club owners in London. The invitation has been sent long ago."


    Ronan remembered this: "This weekend?"


    Tom Cruise replied: "Yes, you should have received it too? The current situation, Manchester United may be successful, or it may be nothing, it is very critical."


    Ronan thought about the latest schedule and said, "Let¡¯s go there."


    Although the loan for the acquisition of Manchester United was passed on to Manchester United in full, Ronan did not really care about the club, he still had a grasp of the basic situation.


    In the Premier League this season, Manchester United has been leading the standings, but they have never opened Chelsea, and the points gap between the two sides has never exceeded 3 points.


    At present, Manchester United leads Chelsea by two points, just a game of victory or defeat.


    Although under Ronan¡¯s intervention, Manchester United stole several goals including Drogba, Cech and Robben from under Chelsea¡¯s nose, but Mourinho in this era seems to be really A magic bird, a team formed by an English player and his Portuguese direct line, is equally astonishing.


    This is not more than ten years later, Mourinho''s career is moving towards the peak, and his ability is beyond doubt.


    Even many of his coaching concepts have triggered changes in football skills and tactics.


    The entanglement between Manchester United and Chelsea is not only in the Premier League, but also in the Champions League.


    This season, Manchester United have been fully strengthened. After the team passed the integration phase at the beginning of the season, Ferguson strategically abandoned the League Cup and the FA Cup, and the team fully responded to the league and the Champions League.


    In the league, Manchester United has been leading since the beginning of the season.


    In the Champions League, Manchester United has entered the semifinals after knocking out Liverpool, who was dug into the former tactical core Harvey Alonso.


    And the opponent in the semi-finals is Mourinho''s Chelsea team.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the success or failure of Manchester United in a season is closely related to Chelsea.


    The other semi-final was between ac Milan and Eindhoven. Based on the strength of the two sides, as long as there is no big accident, ac Milan will definitely enter the Champions League final and appear at the Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.


    Manchester United wants to win the second St. Burred Cup in the Ferguson period, first of all to cross the very difficult threshold of Chelsea.


    The young and talented Mourinho faces the cunning fox-like Ferguson. It is no surprise that who wins or loses.


    But in the eyes of Ronan and Tom Cruise, Manchester United must be the winner.


    At present, commercial companies including Nike, Allianz Insurance and Audi Group are negotiating new sponsorship agreements with Manchester United. The parties are interested in putting the final negotiations after the end of this season.


    Manchester United''s record will directly affect the outcome of the negotiations.


    To be precise, the record is closely related to the amount of the sponsorship contract.


    put on Manchester United itself, they hope to get more income, as soon as possible to get rid of the huge debt burden that the club owner threw on Manchester United.


    In the acquisition case last summer, Manchester United seemed to be reborn, but it also became the most indebted club in the Premier League.


    Entering May, the suspense of the Premier League will soon be revealed. Manchester United and Chelsea¡¯s two Champions League semi-finals will also be decided between Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge.


    Although there is still a while, Ronan and Tom Cruise came to London to participate in the gathering of club owners convened by the FA.


    Afterwards, the FA and the Premier League will also supervise the heads of operations of various clubs to discuss the future development of the Premier League.


    This gathering of club owners is more like the FA and the Premier League communicating with the bosses in advance.


    Ronan saw William again.


    On this occasion, the two people only exchanged a few words.


    Since many people attended with female families, Ronan also met William¡¯s girlfriend Kate.


    Compared to Diana, who is the daughter of the Duke, this one was closer to the story of Cinderella.


    People who have known Kate''s experience a little bit will probably admire Kate and her family, a girl who can marry into the royal family, and does not have the background, identity and status of Diana. How could it be simple?


    At that time, there were a lot of related news and rumors on the Internet, which was a living history of an ordinary girl''s high-level struggle.


    From Ronan¡¯s point of view, there is no derogatory meaning in this statement. Looking at this society, who can achieve success across strata, who is not a scheming man or a scheming woman?


    Simple-minded people are often eliminated from the starting point.


    Looking at the owner of every Premier League club present ~ www.novelhall.com~ including him and Tom Cruise, who is a simple and pure good person.


    For example, the person who came to Ronan, as a Russian super oligarch, has done something in the process of making a fortune, it is hard for people outside to imagine.


    "Hello, Ronan." Abramovich smiled and shook hands with Ronan: "It''s nice to see you again."


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Roman, I am also very happy to see you."


    Abramovich seems to be incompatible with other club owners, or most British bosses are more repulsive of him as a Russian.


    Ronan¡¯s situation is a little better, but it is also limited. The British seem to be hostile to outsiders invading their football turf.


    Abramovich proposed: "Find a quiet place to chat for a while?"


    Ronan certainly would not refuse: "Okay."


    The two came to a quiet corner together.

 Chapter 768： Start brewing

    Sitting on the sofa, Abramovich looked at Ronan on the opposite side and said: "Unexpectedly, we became a direct competitor this season."


    Ronan said calmly: "Manchester United is a traditional powerhouse. If Chelsea want to make a difference in the Premier League, there will definitely be competition with Manchester United."


    Abramovich frowned slightly and said, "Chelsea are also powerful."


    Ronan smiled slightly, but did not answer.


    Abramovich said: "Ronan, we are all outsiders. I bought Chelsea for almost two years. Do you know what I feel about professional football?"


    Ronan was very cooperative and asked, "What is it?"


    "Professional clubs want to be bigger and stronger," Abramovich was so proud: "It must be rich."


    Ronan echoed: "I agree with this very much."


    Abramovich found Ronan for no reason: "So, I continue to invest heavily in Chelsea. Chelsea will eventually become a powerful club. What happened last summer will not happen again and again."


    This is very cryptic, a bit tit-for-tat. Ronan understands it. Abramovich said that Manchester United stole the transfer target player from Chelsea last summer.


    With Ronan¡¯s current strength, of course Abramovich will not be shocked: ¡°Roman, you should understand that which club to transfer to is the player¡¯s decision. The player chose Manchester United because Manchester United is more attractive and capable. Provide a fantastic stage."


    Today''s reality, even if there is Mourinho, the Champions League champion coach, if the conditions are similar, let the players choose between Manchester United and Chelsea, and most people will choose Manchester United.


    Abramovich understands that Chelsea wants to rise and Manchester United is the peak that Manchester United must cross, saying: "The past is over. Regardless of success or failure this season, I will increase my investment in Chelsea this summer. ."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Don''t worry, I won''t invest another pound on Manchester United. Manchester United''s income is enough to maintain the normal operation of the club."


    These seemingly plain words have left Roman Abramovich speechless. Manchester United''s own income will not be less than his big investment.


    Abramovich was silent for a while before he said: "No matter what Manchester United is, Chelsea will not admit defeat. I hope I can see you in the stadium next time."


    Ronan said with a smile: "I will go to the Manchester United game when I have time."


    The two shook hands, and Abramovich left.


    Ronan sat for a while, and Tom Cruise came over.


    "I just saw the Chelsea boss." Tom Cruise asked, "What did he talk to? Did he declare war directly?"


    Ronan simply said: "Talk about the future of the two clubs."


    Tom Cruise is a bit strange: "This Russian, would he be so kind?"


    In American perception, Russians are arrogant and vulgar guys, just like Americans in the eyes of the British.


    Ronan said, "This is Britain."


    Tom Cruise knows: "Yes, Abramovich wants to enter the Western society, he must follow the rules here. By the way, there have been rumors that he bought the Chelsea club for the convenience of entering the upper-class Western society. "


    Ronan just said, "It''s possible."


    Now the former KGB in Russia is really a powerful man. Even if Abramovich has a good relationship with him, he is probably worried about the future.


    Britain, probably Abramovich¡¯s retreat.


    Football and Chelsea seem to act as a protective layer.


    Tom Cruise said: "Ronan, you have to pay attention to Abramovich, Chelsea coach Mourinho is very good at playing psychological warfare, and often affects opponents through many factors outside the field."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I have also heard that in today''s professional football, more and more off-court factors will affect the game itself."


    "I look a bit like an Oscar." Tom Cruise saw it thoroughly: "Like an Oscar, it is not only the movie itself that determines the award."


    Ronan whispered, "The winner is out of the court."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "This is very reasonable. In many Chelsea games this season, Mourinho is out of the court."


    Ronan said: "This head coach is very strong and has a will of steel."


    The magic bird at its peak is definitely one of the most powerful football coaches on the planet.


    No one can underestimate Mourinho, Ronan also does not, so he will be prepared, just like Mourinho''s usual psychological warfare, decide to win outside the stadium.


    "By the way, I heard from David Gill that Manchester United is preparing to transfer back the Eastern players in the team this summer." Tom Cruise is already very good at considering the affairs of the club from the perspective of the owner: "There is one Eastern players, is it helpful for us to develop the Eastern market, just like Hollywood did in movies."


    Ronan said: "Unless he can really kick out, at least he has to enter the Manchester United rotation."


    Tom Cruise said: "You are not optimistic about him? It is said that Ferguson is very optimistic about his talent, and it cost him 3.5 million pounds."


    This price can explain the problem. Manchester United is willing to pay such a high price to buy a teenage young player, not for commercial purposes, but really optimistic about the talent and future of this player.


    Ronan has also heard people say that Ferguson has expressed his appreciation for the talent of King Dong more than once, and even believes that his talent is no less than that of several top-notch young players.


    When Ronan bought the Manchester United team, King Dong was already in the team, but he never paid special attention or confession. Talent determines the upper limit that the player may reach in the future, but the degree of effort directly determines the lower limit.


    There were some very popular jokes about stars: For example, a certain Oriental player who liked to shoot after retiring, said from 2010 that the alphabet Luo was over in three years.


    For example, alphabet Luo can succeed by hard work, but talent is very ordinary; Messi¡¯s success is due to talent, not hard work in itself...


    If King Dong works hard and can fulfill his talents, Ronan will of course let the club vigorously train him and build him as a key player.


    On the contrary, it will be treated like other players who cannot be played.


    The competition between professional players is fierce and cruel compared to Hollywood actors.


    Players ultimately rely on their performance on the court to speak, even if Beckham is carefully packaged by Victoria, the premise of everything is that Beckham has a very good performance on the court.


    There is no shortage of stories about the fall of genius on the football field. Multiple pressures from competition, public opinion and the players themselves often cause the star of hope to fall.


    As for football on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan doesn''t want to mix it up. Manchester United can go there to open up the business territory. Let''s forget about those unrealistic fantasy.


    Even if you really want to do something, there is a management agency that can''t get around it anyway.


    This kind of thing should be solved by more powerful people.


    The former Oriental football is simply a collection of various jokes. Even Phelps has excellent swimming performances and netizens can connect with them.


    Even every time there are good results in other sports, the men''s football team of the East will be dragged out to act as the villains.


    By the way, for fans across the Pacific, it is after all love and hatred.


    Repeatedly watched and repeatedly failed, and repeatedly watched.


    This is the best description for fans.


    Ronan was also one of them. I remember an old player who said that if Oriental football continues to chaos, even Vietnam and Thailand will be unable to play.


    At that time, many fans, including him, thought it was a joke, which was too exaggerated.


    As a result, it didn''t take long for these words to come true.


    Who would have thought that in the 1990s and the beginning of the new century, the devastated Oriental Men''s Football that could smash Southeast Asian football with the head alone, could not even play Vietnam.


    even got 5-0 by Thailand.


    FIFA sees it in their eyes, and is anxious in their hearts. With such a large market, how much revenue should it increase to enter the World Cup?


    In the words of netizens, I can¡¯t enter, what should I do? FIFA says it is easy to handle, we expand the World Cup!


    I still can¡¯t get in, what should I do? FIFA can only come out from the entire Antarctic Football Federation and give two World Cup places.


    What if the Penguins want to form a team for the qualifiers? A quota is really not insured.


    Ronan did not have any idea of ??interfering with King Dong. Manchester United has a healthy competitive atmosphere. Although Ferguson has seen it many times, he is also quite good in training young players.


    King Dong is a player Ferguson insisted on signing. As long as he performs well, Ferguson will definitely give him a chance.


    After the party, Ronan specifically went to the Manchester United club to talk with David Gil and Ferguson about the work of the meeting Among them, he also talked about King Dong with Ferguson.


    Ferguson spoke highly of King Dong: ¡°Dong¡¯s talent is very good, especially with the physical conditions that Eastern players lack. He has strength and speed. He can be described as explosive.¡±


    According to Ferguson, a bright path lies in front of King Dong.


    Ronan did not stay longer in the UK and soon returned to Los Angeles, but some things were already brewing.


    London, the Fleet Street in the middle of the night is often the busiest time. News collected from all over the world will be fed back in time, then summarized and published, and appear in front of many British people the next day.


    In an inconspicuous sports newspaper, the editor-in-chief tremblingly looked through the photos and texts, and asked: "Where did this come from?"


    The editor-in-chief of the page next to ¡¡¡¡ said: "Provided by a freelance reporter."


    "Big news!" The editor-in-chief looked at all the photos and said, "Blasting big news!"


    the editor in chief tentatively asked: "Should we say hello to the club in advance?"


    The editor-in-chief of ¡¡¡¡ said without hesitation: "Why do you want to say hello to them? Don¡¯t forget, how did that arrogant Portuguese hillbilly ridicule us? That **** oligarch would thank us for it?"


    He directly made the decision: "You write this news yourself!"


    ()

 Chapter 769： Everyone is in danger

    Since mid-April, the weather in London has been good, and it has been sunny recently. With the warm and cold temperature, it is very suitable for outdoor sports.


    For professional players, training against wind, rain or scorching sun is commonplace, but who would not like to stay in this comfortable weather?


    Early in the morning, as the captain of Chelsea, John Terry drove the car and slowly approached the Cobham training base.


    John Terry is very responsible, and he arrived much earlier than ordinary players.


    Coming to the entrance of the Cobham training base, John Terry found that reporters had already gathered, which is not surprising.


    Since the beginning of the season, with the efforts of head coach Mourinho, Chelsea has always been the focus of media entertainment.


    The sports front page of the London newspaper is missing Chelsea. Is that still a front page?


    It was a bit cold early in the morning, John Terry¡¯s car window was tightly closed, and discussions could be heard vaguely. Many reporters pointed at his car. Several people wanted to rush over but were prepared. The security guard stopped.


    "These guys!" John Terry shook his head: "Why are you so impulsive today? Isn''t Jose shooting again?"


    Jose Mourinho¡¯s mouth is indeed powerful, and John Terry deeply admires him. He often plays his opponent between the palms of his hand based on words and shooting.


    It''s a pity that Manchester United, the biggest opponent, doesn''t take this set.


    John Terry is a bit regretful. Mourinho is not unproblematically bombarding Alex Ferguson and his team, but the Manchester United team stands still and is not fooled.


    Ferguson is simply the most cunning old fox.


    John Terry sighed lightly. If Manchester United can be distracted by Chelsea and Mourinho''s off-board moves, Chelsea will not catch up like they are now.


    Ferguson is not easy to mess with, John Terry has faintly heard that when Mourinho targets Ferguson, Chelsea will receive some cryptic warnings.


    That old Scottish man has been in the Premier League until now. He is definitely the most authoritative coach. Even many referees are afraid of him.


    It¡¯s not a way to go on like this. Manchester United is terribly stable. Chelsea wants to win the Premier League title and want to eliminate Manchester United to enter the semi-finals. The difficulty is not ordinary.


    John Terry is a very responsible captain. He entered the parking lot and parked his car. He walked towards the coach¡¯s office on the training ground while thinking about the current situation of the team¡¯s competition with Manchester United.


    As the captain and locker room leader, as long as the normal training day, he will meet with the team coach Mourinho in advance, and then communicate.


    This also helps the team maintain a more harmonious atmosphere.


    As the captain, John Terry desperately wants to do something for the team.


    The England team is about to assemble for training. I heard that Wayne Rooney from Manchester United has recently had a conflict with his girlfriend Colleen.


    John Terry patted his forehead and said to himself: "What am I thinking about?"


    But as soon as this idea appeared, it was no longer difficult to contain it, as if a virus occupied his entire brain.


    The girlfriend of a teammate, what a wonderful existence, who knows the taste.


    John Terry came to the front of the head coach Mourinho¡¯s office, with the thought in his head. There are two best foods in Britain, one is cod and chips, and the other is his teammate¡¯s female partner.


    Those who go to the bar to hook up with three girls are all evil and too low-level!


    John Terry despised them from his heart, despised them.


    Entering the office, the head coach Mourinho was already sitting in the chair. The two shook hands. John Terry saw Mourinho''s deep dark eye sockets and unconcealed fatigue on his face, and asked with concern: " Didn''t rest well last night?"


    It seems that Mourinho¡¯s wife is a psychologist and recently moved to London.


    John Terry was taken aback by the sudden thought of himself.


    But some things, like Pandora''s Box, once opened, it is difficult to put them away.


    Mourinho didn¡¯t notice the momentary strangeness of John Terry, and said: ¡°I¡¯m studying Tottenham, our opponent on the weekend, it was past three in the morning last night...¡±


    John Terry looked at his watch. Mourinho slept for four hours at most. He can only admire the professionalism of the head coach.


    is this all day long, does his wife have any opinions?


    John Terry couldn¡¯t help thinking about it again, but he wasn¡¯t a complete **** after all. A lot of things were just thinking about it.


    As the next opponent Tottenham is also a very strong team, today''s John Terry and Mourinho communication meeting took a long time.


    When ¡¡¡¡ left, John Terry looked at his watch, and it was not far from the start of the training. He immediately speeded up and walked towards the locker room.


    I don¡¯t know why, or maybe it¡¯s an illusion. John Terry walked all the way and always felt that the staff at the Cobham training base were pointing at him and discussing something in private.


    But these people are all hiding from John Terry, and whenever his eyes pass, they return to their normal posture.


    John Terry can''t figure it out, what''s wrong?


    pushed the door into the locker room. Many teammates had arrived, but they weren''t busy with their own affairs as usual. Instead, they gathered in small groups in daily life in twos and threes, seeming to be discussing something.


    John Terry entered the locker room and immediately attracted the attention of these people, and their eyes fell on Terry.


    As the leader of the locker room, John Terry is usually popular, and he didn''t think much at first.


    But he soon discovered that the eyes and expressions of his teammates didn''t seem to be right, as if they were thorny and full of alertness.


    "What''s wrong?" John Terry asked casually.


    No one responded. The Portuguese gang headed by Carvalho did not make any comments at all, and they communicated in Portuguese in a low voice.


    The British gang players, including Duff of Wales and others, just barely smiled at John Terry.


    John Terry is very strange, the atmosphere is obviously wrong!


    "Did something happen that I didn''t know?" John Terry''s question was not answered, he had to look at the deputy captain Frank Lampard: "Frank, what happened?"


    Frank Lampard didn''t answer, instead he looked at his teammate next to him.


    Whether it''s Duff or Joe Cole, they are all wary of John Terry.


    In fact, he was also on a deep guard. When he came over today, he made up his mind that he would never take his girlfriend to any party where John Terry was present.


    Even though they were all dyed green in a game on the court, no one wanted to put a piece of turf on his head!


    With such teammates by his side, who can rest assured?


    John Terry became even more strange, and continued to ask: "Frank, what''s the matter with you guys?"


    Lampard wanted to speak, but didn''t know how to say it, let alone what to do. How could this matter avoid harm to the team?


    "Where is Bridge?" John Terry asked the members of the British Gang pretendingly: "This guy, didn''t he come early? Why haven''t he come today?"


    Including Lampard¡¯s British gang and Carvalho¡¯s Portuguese gang, the look at John Terry was even more strange.


    Bridge has always regarded John Terry as a friend, as a big brother...


    The door of the locker room was kicked open from the outside.


    Hearing this business, as the captain John Terry immediately frowned and looked at it. For the players, the locker room is sacred and inviolable. Someone dared...


    "Who is it?" John Terry yelled.


    No one from the other players spoke, because after John Terry''s voice fell, the person who kicked the locker room door had walked in.


    The gazes they looked at this man were equally strange and complicated, sympathetic, playful, and even mocking.


    But no one is dissatisfied with him kicking the locker room door. In their opinion, this person has the right to do this today!


    The report in the sports paper was only seen by a player¡¯s family at first, and then quickly spread among the players¡¯ small circle and spread to the entire locker room.


    Even on a chair in the locker room, there are two newspapers there. There is an unusually eye-catching picture on it. On the court, John Terry is holding Bridge''s shoulders, looking like a brotherly brother.


    The two have a good relationship, and they are both famous in the team.


    John Terry walked towards Bridge and asked, "Wayne, what are you crazy!"


    Bridge didn''t say anything, and directly threw his fist out, and the fist hit Terry''s face heavily. Terry''s face immediately swelled and his nosebleeds flowed out.


    John Terry has never been a softie, and has nothing to do with this vocabulary. Instead, he is a resounding villain among English players.


    I didn''t understand what Bridge was going crazy, Terry immediately fought back, holding onto Bridge''s fist again, and pressing his head against Bridge''s door.


    Bridge screamed and fell to the ground.


    The Portuguese gang are shaking their heads. Bridge is really unlucky. If he gets green, he can''t beat him...


    With a strange cry, Bridge got up from the ground again and fought with Terry again.


    Lampard, as the team¡¯s deputy captain, was responsible for his sense of responsibility. Duff and Joe Cole on both sides winked, and said, "Go and separate them. It''s not the way to go on like this."


    Duff and Joe Cole haven''t moved for a while. From the perspective of their own safety, both think that John Terry should learn something.


    Players cheating, picking up girls and playing with women, they can understand, but they can''t always target the official female partner of the teammate, right?


    Lampard instantly understood that not only he, but Chelsea¡¯s other teammates, also felt that everyone was in danger.


    This is the first time for this kind of thing, but it is hard to say that there will be no second time.


    Who would like to be a bad luck now?


    But Lampard could not watch the situation continue to deteriorate. He quickly found his cell phone and called the coach Mourinho and the club owner Abramovich respectively.


    Let them find a way to solve it.

 Chapter 770： Imbalance

    Since someone has just arrived in London, they have told countless media reporters that they are the most special one, and the entire British media has been on the bar with the most special one, together with his team.


    But the man knew the essence of public opinion warfare, and he was always able to catch his painful feet and fire off his guns, which caused the whole Fleet Street to hate it, but there was no good way.


    If you choose who is the most hated public figure in Fleet Street, Jose Mourinho must be the most popular candidate.


    Can compete with Mourinho, and his Russian boss who is waving gold dollar checks everywhere.


    People who can''t eat grapes always say that grapes are sour. This is a popular psychology, and it is very suitable for British people.


    The British who still possessed the imperial mentality of "the sun never sets" saw a Russian nouveau riche, brandishing a check in London to buy and buy, and seemed to be able to buy everything in the world.


    Less than two years after Abramovich was in charge of Chelsea, and Jose Mourinho came to the UK for less than a year, both of them were extremely high-profile, and their actions were on the opposite side of public opinion.


    Especially the latter, even if it helped the media create countless topics, attracted countless eyeballs, and sold countless newspapers, Fleet Street still disliked him and even hated him and his team.


    "Portuguese Hillbilly" is the usual name for Mourinho in Fleet Street.


    People often know how to cherish after they are lost, and then they know the beauty of the loss.


    Mourinho has not left the UK, and Fleet Street has not really realized that it is true love between them.


    Maybe it will be until Mourinho has really left Britain before Fleet Street will discover that the most special one is really the most special.


    Fleet Street has always placed Mourinho and his team on the opposite side, as if they were treating the public enemies of the entire UK.


    So, when the big news broke out between John Terry and Ryan Bridge, no one of the media was willing to speak for Chelsea, and almost all major newspapers and tabloids were reporting this incident frantically.


    Compared with this squally rain, the previous report about Ryan Giggs can only be regarded as drizzle.


    After all, Manchester United has been a local snake in the UK for many years, and Chelsea is just an outsider.


    Different treatment and double standards are common problems for most people in this world.


    The media exploded, the fans exploded, and Chelsea internally exploded.


    The captain has a green teammate. He is not an ordinary teammate, but a hard-core brother. It is impossible for him to stay intact.


    Even tough as Mourinho can''t hold it down in the short term.


    Football, after all, is a team sport. Modern football is increasingly emphasizing the whole. The internal atmosphere of Chelsea has a problem, which directly reflects on the stadium.


    Over the weekend, Chelsea played against Tottenham Hotspur at home. The Chelsea team, which was originally as stable as an old dog, would fall behind 0-2 before the end of the first half if it changes to a team.


    Although Lampard moved back a point from a long shot at the beginning of the second half, it could not change the overall situation of the team. Tottenham scored another goal to seal the victory.


    Then Manchester United''s game was played at Old Trafford Stadium. Encouraged by Chelsea''s loss, Manchester United''s morale was greatly boosted. They generally won 4-0 by cutting melons and vegetables.


    After this round of the game, Manchester United''s advantage over Chelsea in the standings, finally pulled more than one goal.


    In the middle of the week, the first Champions League semi-final was held at Old Trafford. The three bosses Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise all sat in the VIP box.


    Chelsea¡¯s ability to adjust is very strong, and Mourinho¡¯s methods are also quite clever. At the beginning of the game, it fell into a stalemate. It seems that the omnipotent magic bird and Chelsea, who are as stable as an old dog, are back again.


    But Chelsea has been affected after all. This kind of master trick between top teams, as long as there is a problem in one aspect of the operation, it will directly affect the final result of the game.


    Ferguson absorbed Mourinho''s Chelsea tactics, especially in the use of wingers.


    The letters Luo on the left and Robben on the right frequently attacked Chelsea''s defense, and Robben assisted Rooney to get to the front.


    "it is good!"


    Will Smith raised his arms and slapped to celebrate with Tom Cruise and Ronan: "We are ahead!"


    Ronan seemed to see the St. Brand¡¯s Cup beckoning, and said, ¡°We are very hopeful to enter Istanbul.¡±


    The Champions League has reached the semi-finals. Who doesn''t want to hit the championship?


    Under Ferguson¡¯s tuning, Manchester United completed the team¡¯s technical and tactical integration in half a season. The team is currently leading the new with veterans such as Giggs, Neville and Scholes, as well as letters. New stars such as Rooney, Cech, Robben and Vidic have emerged, with a relatively ideal age structure, and are very hopeful of winning the Champions League and the Premier League.


    Tom Cruise knows more about Manchester United, saying: "Cech, who was introduced last summer, has become the main goalkeeper and has performed very well. He is recognized as the best goalkeeper after Schmeichel. Vidic and Evra, Robben and Alonso in the midfield, have also become the team''s main force or rotation main force, and Drogba at the forward line is slightly worse. Our transfer last summer can be said to be a great success. ."


    Will Smith agreed and said: "Ronan, you have a really good vision. If you change your industry to professional football, I think you can succeed too."


    Ronan said modestly: "I''m a football layman, mainly recommended by others."


    Anyway, this signing of Manchester United has laid a good foundation for many years to come.


    Say you want to lure Messi? After all, Robben is too easy to get injured in the future.


    Ronan specifically confessed that the team¡¯s medical department should focus on a few speed players. Both the alphabet Luo and Robben are among them. The former looks a bit thin, but in fact, the muscle type belongs to the kind of relatively less prone to injury. Instead, Robben had some minor injuries.


    But Robben lost his speed, and he didn''t have the biggest attack weapon. He himself didn''t care about the medical department''s suggestion to change the playing method appropriately.


    The former Melo can reach the height of double pride, which is also related to almost no serious injuries.


    Although these two people occasionally have minor injuries, they have never been able to play for months after an injury.


    Like a player who charges for two hours and talks for five minutes, even if he performs well on the field, it is difficult to reach a certain height.


    Ronan thought of Messi and couldn''t help looking at the alphabet Luo on the field. After the beginning of this season, alphabet Luo has improved significantly. His body has become stronger and his fancy moves have been reduced. He has further integrated into the team and played more practically.


    If Messi is picked up, it is estimated that neither of them will reach the height they once were.


    The more top stars are not the better.


    And Messi¡¯s success is also related to Barcelona¡¯s consistent style of play for twenty years.


    The key lies in Habaibu, especially the first two. If you have the opportunity, maybe you can get one to try Manchester United?


    A huge call broke out on the court, Ronan came back to his senses, the ball had fallen into the net, Manchester United scored from the alphabet Ronaldo, and the lead extended to two goals.


    Mourinho on the coach''s bench angrily kicked the mineral water bottle away, and the referee immediately ran over to warn him.


    Chelsea''s restless mentality and atmosphere began to lose balance.


    Just like Mourinho attacking Wenger and angering his peers, many things on the court will be affected by outside the court.


    In the past, Mourinho''s psychological warfare can be said to be a typical representative of a decisive victory outside the stadium.


    But now, the situation is just the other way round.


    The final score of this game was 4-0, and Manchester United gained an absolute advantage.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith are celebrating wildly. Ronan is still calm. After the game, he deliberately found Ferguson to talk a few words. The old Scottish man was also very calm. He even felt that the team had to be mentally prepared while winning. Adjustment work.


    "Don''t forget AC Milan." Ferguson was very cautious: "They won a big win at home, but they were overturned by Deportivo on the away game."


    Ronan solemnly said: "Once Chelsea adjusts, Mourinho is still very scary to go crazy."


    This season, when Chelsea fell behind, Mourinho sent four forwards to fight more than once, and basically achieved very satisfactory results.


    "Don''t worry." Ferguson said: "Manchester United is not AC Milan."


    Ronan knows very well that Ferguson''s Manchester United team is also a group of lunatics. In the Premier League and the Champions League, it is not like a big comeback once or twice.


    Especially the 1999 Champions League, the elimination of Juventus in the semifinals, and the final defeat of Bayern Munich are all typical cases.


    But it¡¯s also different. Take it lightly. After all, there have been strong teams. They were always madly overturned by their opponents in the first round of the Champions League, and they continued to do so.


    It can only be said that on the football field, the relationship between victory and defeat is sometimes not entirely dependent on strength or the psychology, temperament and spirit of the team are also part of strength.


    Back at the hotel, Will Smith asked concerned: "Ronan, these things recently..."


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan was puzzled.


    "Chelsea," Will Smith said.


    Tom Cruise said: "That is an internal Chelsea problem, it has nothing to do with us."


    Ronan nodded: "Fleet Street is really all-pervasive, so ah, fire and guard against theft and paparazzi."


    Will Smith is not an idiot. He immediately understood the meaning and said with a smile: "Yes, the Chelsea captain took the lead in making trouble. What does it have to do with Manchester United?"


    He is in good spirits: "We just wait for the championship."


    Since Ronan is engaged in a professional football club, how can I make it without the championship? Manchester United has won several heavyweight titles, not to mention the appreciation of investment, it is also a face-saving thing to talk about it in front of outsiders.


    "Are we still watching the second semi-final?" Will Smith asked.


    Tom Cruise also looked over.


    Unknowingly, this three-person team has completely centered on Ronan.


    "Don''t watch it." Ronan said directly, "It''s the summer time soon.

 Chapter 771： Super 8 Gua

    In this era, Hollywood''s first-line commercial productions will only appear in two time periods, namely the summer holiday and the holiday beginning in November.


    Compared with the holiday files which are closely connected with the award season, the summer files are undoubtedly more suitable for commercial production.


    Of the entire summer vacation, the hottest month is May.


    The North American film market has experienced a relatively cold screening period for several months. The expectations and hunger of the audience often reach a peak in May. They will generously donate to films that can make them interested.


    May, which is the beginning of the summer vacation, is often the period when the top-tier commercial productions are the most released, and films that have enough confidence in themselves are often released in May.


    The summer vacation of 2005 began with the much-watched Bournemouth under Relativity Entertainment''s 3, and in the next few weeks, there will be the dynasty of the 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks and Michael Bay¡¯s super science fiction masterpiece escaped from the island of clones. , Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s first animated feature film Despicable Me, George Lucas¡¯ last Star Wars movie Heath¡¯s Revenge, etc. were released one after another.


    All parties are striving for hegemony, all wanting to get the richest piece of cake in the summer vacation.


    Summer file, enter right away.


    But before the arrival of the summer vacation, two pieces of news closely related to movies instantly exploded the North American entertainment market.


    Marvel Entertainment announced the end of this series in the last issue of Fantastic Four comics published in April, and the comics as the final issue were also published at the same time.


    The Fantastic Four, who had committed numerous crimes before and completely turned into the evil villain, tried to destroy the United States. The Avengers, led by Iron Man and Captain America, called the Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye, and Black Widow. The member firm prevented the two sides from launching a fierce battle in New York.


    During ¡¡¡¡, the Fantastic Four took the entire Manhattan Island as a hostage and threatened the Avengers.


    After a hard battle, the Avengers finally defeated the Fantastic Four, saved New York and the United States, and also saved Manhattan.


    But there are still many people killed.


    At the end of the comic, the public, the media, and the government angered the Fantastic Four and put the Fantastic Four on a pillar of shame.


    At the same time, because so many civilians have been affected, another voice began to appear. Who gave the Avengers law enforcement power? Does the Avengers have law enforcement powers? Should they also be restricted? So under strong supervision, avoid falling like the Fantastic Four?


    After all, the fall of the Fantastic Four has caused a series of negative effects around the world.


    The end of the comic, led by the United Nations and the US State Department, is preparing to introduce a superhero registration bill to restrict and supervise superheroes!


    In order to make the image of the Fantastic Four villain more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, under Ronan¡¯s suggestion, Marvel¡¯s most famous event, the civil war that was once acclaimed by all walks of life, used the fall of the Fantastic Four to become the villain as the fuse and start.


    As soon as May enters, Marvel Entertainment immediately launched a ready-made Civil War comic. The crimes of the Fantastic Four have been mentioned again and again, and they have completely become the super villain in the comics.


    When the Civil War comics came out, there was an uproar in the comics industry across the United States. The political horror involved in it was undoubtedly a reflection of the real society, and received unanimous praise from both inside and outside the industry.


    Under the impetus of Relativity Entertainment, related propaganda and hype immediately kept up. In this information age, once the popularity rises, the influence instantly spreads beyond the comics.


    With the support of Relativity Entertainment, Marvel¡¯s Civil War comics have just begun, but their influence has spread throughout the United States.


    Similarly, because of the strong promotion of relativity entertainment, the Fantastic Four has also become the villain comic character on Smelly Street.


    And unlike Thanos, a villain with ideals and personality who is committed to family planning, the Fantastic Four is completely self-willing and depraved.


    This also caused the media to start to look down on the Fantastic Four, which will be released next month.


    "As a signature character of Marvel comics, the fall of the Fantastic Four has triggered the split of superheroes." Some media said: "This will allow comic fans to further solidify the comic image of the Fantastic Four, as the protagonist of justice. The film adaptation is bound to be negatively affected."


    According to Ronan''s information, 20th Century Fox discussed the postponement of the Fantastic Four, but in the end decided to open the painting in North America on the original schedule.


    Some senior officials of 20th Century Fox believe that the longer the release time of the Fantastic Four is delayed, the longer the influence of the comics will be fermented, and the more unfavorable it is for the film.


    The Fantastic Four 2 originally planned by Twentieth Century Fox was temporarily shelved.


    In the twentieth century, Fox¡¯s resources for commercial productions were mainly turned to two aspects: one is to continue to increase the development of the Men¡¯s Police series, and related derivative films, such as the independent films of Magneto, Professor and Wolverine. War epic project.


    Moses Kaihai, adapted from the book of Exodus, has already established a project. Ridley Scott has also signed a contract with Twentieth Century Fox as the director of this project. In a few months of preliminary preparations, Twentieth Century Fox has already scored several points. Ten million dollars.


    Because of the successful cooperation between Independence Day and the day after tomorrow, Twentieth Century Fox has been more proactive in promoting Roland Emmerich¡¯s 10,000 years of prehistory. Not only has the project begun preparations, even the male and female protagonists have been determined and invested in the early stage. After the 20 million US dollars were spent, the second as high as 30 million US dollars of funds were also transferred from Twentieth Century Fox to a third-party guarantee account.


    Another project based on Robin Hood is relatively late. Twentieth Century Fox is recruiting screenwriters to create scripts.


    Even with the strength of the six major Hollywood companies, they will not promote too many top big production projects at the same time.


    But 10,000 years before history and the two projects temporarily named Moses Kaihai, the 20th Century Fox has already invested heavily. If you change your mind and want to get away, it will be very difficult.


    Sometimes, Hollywood will be particularly stubborn, facing some unknown and uncontrollable situations, such as the entanglement between Twentieth Century Fox and James Cameron¡¯s Titanic, Universal Pictures¡¯ repeated delays and additional investments in the future Water World Difficulties and so on. The final choice of the production company is to continue to invest, and to make the film.


    Because it is made, the film is likely to be successful. Once the project is rejected, the initial investment will be completely wiped out.


    There have been too many people in Hollywood who are not optimistic about it, and there were all kinds of accidents during the filming, but after the release, the box office went viral.


    The most typical, George Lucas¡¯ Star Wars: New Hope, was criticized as useless by company representatives in the industry and professional film critics outside the industry during the screening, but after it was released, it was beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. The Jedi fought back and even became a representative of American popular culture.


    Back then, George Lucas was scolded for being suspicious of his life. Even he himself didn''t like the movie. In order to be able to release it, he had to sell the film''s screening rights to Twentieth Century Fox before it could appear in the theater.


    Fortunately, live-action movie toys and other peripherals were not valued at that time. Twentieth Century Fox itself was not very optimistic about Star Wars: New Hope. He didn''t talk about peripheral copyrights with George Lucas at all.


    Lucasfilm has kept all the peripheral copyrights of Star Wars a little confused.


    This is also the key to the rise of Lucasfilm.


    But there is one thing George Lucas cannot undo, just as the copyright of the Pixar studio animation feature film is in the hands of Disney, the copyright of Star Wars: A New Hope has always been in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox.


    Whether it is the alumni association of the USC Film School or the deployment of Twentieth Century Fox, Ronan is actually the best preparation for the future.


    Ronan and Marvel Entertainment do not want the Fantastic Four to succeed.


    Another news that ignited the entertainment market is also related to Relativity Entertainment, and its influence and topicality far exceed the news about the Fantastic Four.


    After a long period of incubation, the media that has obtained the real evidence has reported a lot of super gossip that has caused a sensation in the United States and the world!


    Brad Pitt cheated on Angelina Jolie during the filming of the Smiths, and after the Smiths worked together in the post-production of the male and female protagonists, Jennifer Aniston personally caught the two in bed.


    The three parties are all famous Hollywood stars, especially Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, who are known as the golden girls of Hollywood.


    Rachel got love, and the princess and the prince have lived happily ever after.


    This is the media description of the happy life of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Now, the princess is cheated by the prince, and all the beautiful love is disillusioned like a bubble.


    Compared to Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie is bolder and more aggressive. Faced with interviews by media reporters, she did not hesitate to admit her affair with Brad Pitt, claiming that the true love between the two is.


    A super big triangulation gossip has already kicked off, and with the help of relativity entertainment, its sensation and influence completely surpassed that period.


    Jennifer Aniston is miserable, but for the Smiths, this is good publicity that can''t be said.


    Many movie fans saw the large posters of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on the Smiths, and they kept cursing "dog men and women", but they were full of curiosity about what kind of film it was that would make Brad Pete and Angelina Jolie become an adulterer?


    Compared with the overwhelming gossip scandal of the Smiths, the upcoming Bournemouth is a bit quieter, but with the first two movies as the basis, no one can underestimate this film.

 Chapter 772： Textbook model

    The first two "The Bourneman" undoubtedly achieved great success. Jason Byrne replaced James Bond and Ethan Hunter, becoming the most representative figures of agents on the Hollywood screen.


    Jason Byrne also made many people think that the real agent should be like this.


    Through this series, the one who has benefited the most is Relativity Entertainment, in addition to director Paul Greengrass and actor Matt Damon.


    Especially the latter, with the success of "The Bourne", rushed into the ranks of Hollywood''s first-line stars in one fell swoop.


    In the fantasy adventure film "Brothers Grimm" released by Miramax Pictures, Matt Damon also truly entered the 20 million club.


    This film also gave Matt Damon and Harvey Weinstein an indissoluble bond.


    Ronan got the news that Matt Damon and Harvey Weinstein were very speculative, and there was a tendency to meet each other late. When a New York media wanted to expose something about Harvey Weinstein, Matt- Damon did not hesitate to call the editor-in-chief of that media personally to put pressure on him.


    In the end, as before, under pressure from many sources, the incident about Harvey Weinstein ended in an indefinite way.


    For many small actors, small stars and even second-tier stars, Harvey Weinstein is a veritable Hollywood figure.


    The two films of "The Bourne" have been successfully launched online and offline, which also laid the foundation for the third release.


    Just entering May, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "The Bournemouth 3" at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.


    On the day of the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, media gathered, stars gathered, and movie fans focused.


    This is the first commercial production released in the summer of 2005. It is also a sequel to a hit movie. The Embassy Pictures has already played the banner in its publicity. The Bourne Shadow will be the end of the Bourne trilogy. For.


    These have attracted the attention of a large number of movie fans.


    is completely different from the promotion of "Smiths", "The Bournemouth 3" does not need to be ingenious, as long as it is step by step.


    Embassy Pictures also won the 4,120 theaters for this film.


    At the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, Matt Damon was undoubtedly the focus of the audience.


    When he saw Ronan, he said: "The trilogy is about to end, and I am very reluctant to play the role of Jason Byrne."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "No matter how beautiful the journey is, there will be an end."


    Matt Damon smiled and said, "Ronan, thank you very much for choosing me in this role."


    "You are welcome." Matt Damon said pleasantly, and Ronan said similarly: "Matt, you have brought a classic role that is difficult to surpass for Relativity Entertainment."


    Just like befriending Harvey Weinstein, Matt Damon is very aware of the importance of having a good relationship with the big names in the circle, and said: "I have gained a lot from this cooperation, and I will never forget it. This cooperation is over. Hope we can start the next period of cooperation soon."


    Ronan thought of the potatoes being planted on Mars and said, "There will be a chance."


    When dealing with interpersonal relationships, Matt Damon is just as gentle as his looks, making it hard for people to feel disgusted.


    Perhaps, this is also a key factor in Matt Damon''s great success.


    Like Johnny Depp, when it goes well, it''s good to say that for commercial gain, other people are coaxing. If you go downhill, I''m afraid everyone in the circle will want to rush up and step on your feet.


    Paul Greengrass also came over to chat with Ronan, and specifically talked about the new project: "I plan to adapt and shoot a movie based on the 1972 demonstration in Delhi, Ireland, and the script is already being created."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "We will talk about it when you finish the script."


    "Yes," Paul Greengrass said.


    When he left, Ronan asked Connie, the assistant behind him, "Do you understand the demonstration in Delhi, Ireland?"


    In 1972, more than thirty years ago, Ronan had never heard of anything that happened in the horns of Ireland.


    Connie is also a little helpless, even if she thinks she is knowledgeable, even Ronan rarely asks her, but who cares about Ireland? Besides, it was more than 30 years ago.


    "I don''t know much." Connie told the truth: "I have never heard of it."


    Ronan nodded slightly. It seems that this is not a big deal. If it is adapted into a movie, how many people will pay attention to the content except the director Paul Greengrass himself?


    Of course, it¡¯s still early to make a judgment, and it¡¯s not too late to wait for Paul Greengrass to read the script and make a decision.


    Ronan speculated that it may be related to the political relationship between Ireland and the United Kingdom. The trouble between these two countries can be said to last three days and three nights.


    There are many guests at the premiere, and quite a few star actors who have a lot to do with Relativity Entertainment have come.


    These people all came over to say hello to Ronan. They all knew very well that the relativity entertainment alone, in terms of movies, has surpassed some members of the six major Hollywood companies, and will provide actors with many good opportunities in the future.


    Whenever you enter Hollywood to work hard, there are few pretentious.


    Privately, there is no actor who can say funny about art. Hollywood is known as Vanity Fair.


    Not for fame, not for profit, run in this circle to waste your life?


    Ronan was a little surprised when he saw Angelina Jolie in it.


    The other two protagonists of the super triangle gossip event, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, all went into hiding. Only Angelina Jolie still attended various events generously. What it was like before is still No matter what, it doesn''t seem to be affected at all.


    Angelina Jolie has known Ronan for many years, and she was still working out under the guidance of the same fitness trainer. She also talked about it openly: "Why should I hide? This is my love. You are not a coward, since you are in love, you must boldly pursue it."


    Ronan can only say: "Julie, you are brave."


    Angelina-Jolie said: "If I fall in love, I won''t let go; if I don''t love, I won''t hold on to it. This is my view of love, it''s very simple."


    Ronan didn¡¯t know how to say it. According to the popular opinion, Angelina Jolie intervened Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston¡¯s marriage as a third party, which was very immoral.


    But Hollywood has never measured people by moral standards.


    There are too many things like this in Hollywood.


    Frankly speaking, it is hard to tell whether Jennifer Aniston has noticed before, but he has remained silent.


    If it weren''t for the media, it is unknown whether Jennifer Aniston will get divorced.


    Hollywood circle, similar things like this are not uncommon.


    For example, Charlie Sheen and Dennis Richards, the latter is the heroine of "Star Wars", who was once a member of Heidi-Fress''s control.


    When Charlie Sheen contacted Heidi-Fress and asked his contact to provide paid services, he met Dennis Richards, who served him at his door. Later, he became a couple. Dennis Richards even became a Hollywood Little star.


    So, the "Pretty Lady in Wind and Moon" played by Big Mouth Julia Roberts is not entirely nonsense. As a paid service woman, besides letting honest people take over, she also has other opportunities to take the lead.


    It¡¯s just a small chance.


    Angelina Jolie is a very assertive woman, she took the initiative when she saw Brad Pitt, and would not give up because of external interference.


    From another angle, when love disappears one day, she will give up Brad Pitt without hesitation.


    When it was almost time, Ronan also entered the theater. Chris from Sony Entertainment came over and changed seats with Connie next to him.


    "What is the estimated box office for this film?" Chris asked directly: "US$600 million worldwide?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "I can only say that I hope so."


    Chris heard him vaguely and was somewhat dissatisfied: "From you, there is no exact information. But some people outside have estimated that "The Bourne" online and offline has brought more than 500 million US dollars to Relativity Entertainment. Net profit."


    Ronan spread out his hand and said helplessly: "You are in the film industry, is this possible?"


    "It''s hard to tell." Chris said: "You are hiding the revenue and profit of the movie, and you never announce it."


    Ronan directly retorted: "Have Sony Columbia Pictures released the correct data on the profit and revenue of adapted films? We are all the same."


    He smiled: "The interests are touching, and guessing is one thing. If the data is really released, how many people will jump out and say that the film infringes their copyright? The interest team headed by the original author Will it have other ideas?"


    Chris didn¡¯t want to ask any more, but followed Ronan¡¯s words and said: ¡°So, many times, Hollywood movies are not profitable.


    There is no right answer to this kind of thing. Behind every successful Hollywood movie, there are always a large number of economic lawsuits.


    The cinema quickly quieted down, and the screening of "The Bournemouth 3" also kicked off.


    The film style is the same as before. Hand-held cameras, documentary-style picture language, fast editing, Paul Greengrass and the "The Bourne" series, it can be said that one trick is fresh.


    Today, Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon are both at the peak of their respective film careers.


    Since "The Bournemouth 3" was positioned as the finale of the trilogy from the beginning, the main line of the film is clear and clear. Jason Byrne is between the locations that exceed the sum of the number of scenes involved in the two previous works. Wandering in search of the final answer, a series of carefully designed small details are arranged like pearls on the main line, flashing surprises frequently.


    "The Bournegro 3" is destined to become a textbook model of spy films in the new century.


    There are no advanced weapons, no organization to support, and almost no helpers. Byrne basically relies on his bare hands to fight against the more powerful CIA than the previous two episodes, and is step by step in the preemptive strike.


    In the end, Byrne not only sent the criminals among the top CIA officers to the trial seat, but also retreated.

 Chapter 773： Best series

    Since the release of "The Bourne", public opinion has always believed that this series has opened a new chapter for spy films after the new millennium.


    There is no doubt that "The Bourneman 3" confuses the audience with a unique visual experience, allowing them to follow Jason Bourne''s thrilling journey full of desire and willingness.


    As the final chapter of the trilogy, Jason Byrne finally found himself, marking the end of his long journey into exile.


    The beginning of the 2005 summer file is destined to belong to "The Bournemouth 3", and it can only belong to "The Bournemouth 3".


    There is only one large-scale movie that opened at the same time. Paris-Hilton participated in "The Wax Museum of Horror."


    Regardless of the type of movie or the appeal to fans, the two movies are not on the same level at all, and the latter cannot bring any threat to the former.


    Warner Bros.''s comeback movie, strictly speaking, the investment is not low, the production cost is half of "The Bournemouth 3", as high as 40 million US dollars.


    But as Kevin Tesohara¡¯s power within Warner Bros. continues to expand, no one can figure out what the Warner Bros. management thinks. In "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" and "Batman" Outside of the series of movies, there are simply faint moves.


    Such a heavily invested horror film, they unexpectedly chose the beginning of the summer file that is not very suitable for the horror type (in reality), and also collided head-on with "The Bournemouth 3".


    Perhaps, in the eyes of the distribution director of Warner Bros., the audiences of the two films are obviously different.


    Ronan found out that apart from Zach Schneider, there is really no need to do too much with Warner Bros. Because Warner Bros.''s recent actions show that they like to take themselves into the pit.


    dig a hole by himself, jump in by himself, and shovel the soil to bury himself.


    Wait until the "Harry Potter" series is completed, Warner Bros. must be eager to find a new popular movie series. Based on the current situation of the management, the ghosts know what they will do.


    At present, Warner Bros. has the best performance among the large and medium-sized Hollywood studios. In fact, it slipped to the end of the crane, and it was only one "Harry Potter" series.


    There used to be a Christopher Nolan movie supporting Warner Bros. Now Christopher Nolan has decided to cooperate with Ronan and Relativity Entertainment for a long time.


    When "Iron Man" is released and can be successful, Warner Bros. will definitely start the "Justice League" project eagerly, and then continue to choose "Green Lantern" as a starting point. That will be wonderful.


    Constant restart, constant self-denial...


    Ronan will not break contact with Warner Bros. If he has the opportunity, he will cooperate with Warner Bros. similar to the "Batman" series. After all, Warner Bros. has a lot of things in his hands, which is very tempting.


    Warner Bros. is one of the most well-established large companies in Hollywood, and there are too many old film copyrights in their hands that have the value of remakes.


    For example, Will Smith has negotiated a collaboration with Warner Bros. "I am a legend."


    For example, the film and television adaptation rights of Stephen King''s horror thriller "The Clown" published in 1986.


    As early as 1990, Warner Bros. produced and released related movies.


    When Ronan saw "The Wax Museum of Horror", he thought of Warner Bros. There was a time when movies were almost entirely supported by horror films. Many of them were remakes. Connie was specifically asked to organize the Warner Bros. film library. After looking at it alone, I found the name of "The Clown".


    Then he called Robert Lee specifically and asked him to focus on "The Clown". It would be best if he could buy the copyright from Warner Bros.


    Under normal circumstances, the possibility of this is very low, but no one knows if there will be a chance.


    After all, the management of Warner Bros. now often makes unexpected decisions in the film business.


    In the summer file, especially the first weekend of the summer file that has just kicked off, the enthusiasm of movie fans is often invested in the first-line commercial production. Warner Bros. put "Horror Wax Museum" on this schedule to start painting, and the results can be imagined And know.


    In the first three days of the weekend, "Horror Wax Museum" only received 10.2 million U.S. dollars in North America. Many forecasting agencies including it basically believed that the North American box office of this horror film would hardly exceed 30 million U.S. dollars.


    The production cost is as high as 40 million US dollars, plus the investment in promotion and distribution, Warner Bros. is under great pressure to pay back.


    In comparison, "The Bournemouth 3" was a huge success at the opening weekend. It was released in North America for three days and earned 88.92 million US dollars from 4,120 theaters, creating the best start for the series.


    The first weekend box office in North America has already exceeded the production cost of the film.


    is not only at the box office, but also the best reputation in the series, with almost perfect posture, it has written an end to the trilogy.


    The ¡¡¡¡ trilogy is over, but the fans are hard to leave.


    "It''s hard to accept, the coolest agent on earth, just disappeared."


    "I hope to continue to shoot, like "007", shooting becomes a big series."


    "As long as there is Jason Byrne, I will pay for the film."


    Behind this series of nostalgic actions has laid a solid foundation for the continued operation of this series of Relativity Entertainment.


    Compared with the online box office revenue, the bulk of the upright revenue of "The Bourgge" has always come from offline, and offline channels create book profits, which exceed two-thirds of the total profit of the series.


    Compared with most commercial big productions nowadays, special effects are the main selling point, and cinema equipment is needed to achieve better viewing effects. The "Bourne Shadow" series uses a TV or other playback equipment, which can also make people intoxicated.


    Will the ¡¡¡¡ trilogy be completed? For the sake of propaganda, Relativity Entertainment will definitely say yes, because Jason Byrne''s first trilogy is really completed.


    But no one can guarantee the future.


    The propaganda informs all fans that Jason Byrne¡¯s adventure and journey into exile is over, will attract more attention and buy tickets to enter the theater.


    This is also a useful promotional tool in Hollywood.


    Once, how many times has Michael Bay said that this is his last "Transformers"?


    As for Quentin Tarantino, the ruffian, and Luc Besson, the French rascal, it¡¯s not worth mentioning this.


    The Bourne Shadow series will definitely have to be suspended for a long time after the trilogy ends, which also leaves enough space for the film to operate offline.


    If there is a strong voice from fans in the future, Relativity Entertainment can naturally take advantage of the opportunity to launch a new sequel movie, or shoot related dramas of the Jason-Bourne series.


    But there is one point Ronan specifically emphasized at the internal meeting that the "Bourne Shadow" series is absolutely not allowed to appear in movies that do not feature Jason Byrne as the protagonist.


    The act of selling dog meat by selling sheep''s head is simply destroying the foundation of this series.


    The other is 3D. This series is one of the most unsuitable movies for using 3D technology.


    Who sees and knows.


    There are really many people who have vomited.


    "The Bourne Shadow 3" has been released, and the publicity promoted by the Embassy Pictures is still continuing, and various praises about this series of films are endless.


    "This is extremely rare in a series of movies. The quality of the sequel is better than the other, as if it is climbing, step by step, and finally to the peak."


    "Jason Byrne, this is a super agent who eclipsed James Bond; "The Bourne", this is a series of movies that redefines the grammar of agent films and action films."


    "It is suitable for watching repeatedly, constantly pondering the details and shooting techniques without getting tired of the film-"The Bourne Shadow" trilogy is really nothing to play, I plan to watch it ten times."


    There are also doubts in the praise. A small number of fans of Robert Ludren¡¯s original book think that the third part of the series is seriously out of the plot of the original, and Jason Byrne is no longer the Jason Byrne.


    In fact, what these people said is right. The story of the third part completely deviates from the historical plot and main line of the set created by Robert Ludren during the Cold War, because for the generation born after the end of the Cold War, it is Will not agree with what happened before I was born.


    However, the assassins of conspiracy theories and government plans created by Robert Ludren were moved to the film intact.


    Since the release of the Bourne Shadow series, Robert Ludren, a best-selling author, has been suspected of having a connection with someone inside the CIA who helped him maintain the high credibility of the entire story.


    Because from the original work to the film adapted from the original work, it involves the part of the CIA, so people seem to think it should be like this.


    Among them, there is Ronan¡¯s reason. Relativity Entertainment has always been in contact with many agencies in the United States, and most of the CIA, FBI and related government agencies in various places have Hollywood contact offices. When Hollywood companies come to the door, they often Will be very proactive in cooperating with Hollywood production companies.


    At the request of Ronan, Relativity Entertainment invited several CIA retirees to serve as special technical consultants for the crew.


    Although it will not involve related confidential links, it also increases the credibility and authenticity of the film.


    These, coupled with the pseudo-documentary-like shooting style, bring forth the authenticity.


    As for whether it is true or not, Ronan doesn''t know at all, and doesn''t care. As long as these so-called real properties make the film a large profit, that is enough.


    Paul Greengrass''s directorial skills have also matured. "The Bournegro 3" has brought him to the peak of his career. In the eyes of many people in the Hollywood industry and abroad, he is not only an outstanding storyteller, but also The visual style is even more perfect.


    This fat director from the UK has an artistic style with long hair, but his shots are always popular with the public and can withstand scrutiny and playfulness.


    According to the previous agreement with Ronan, Paul Greengrass came to the Theory of Relativity Building on the first working day after the weekend.

 Chapter 774： People have their own ambitions

    In the reception room on the top floor of the opposite building, Ronan was looking through the script brought by Paul Greengrass.


    After the premiere, Connie immediately inquired about the relevant content of the Delhi incident in Ireland, and summarized it on Ronan''s side, giving Ronan a more intuitive understanding of the incident.


    This is a very serious incident of bloodshed, and the film adapted from it must be a genre with extremely strong political implications.


    Paul Greengrass was worried that Ronan did not understand the background of the script, and said: "This script is based on the **** Sunday incident that occurred in Northern Ireland on January 30, 1972..."


    He gave a rough description of the incident that happened.


    Ronan put down the script, ignored the incident, and asked directly: "Paul, how do you plan to make this film?"


    "In order to make the film present a rough visual style and a sense of presence, I will continue to use portable photography." Paul Greengrass has a clear plan: "This will be a film close to a documentary."


    He thought about it, and then said: "It''s like CNN''s live news about war events, filmed in a way similar to news event photography."


    Ronan nodded slowly and said, "What about the production budget?"


    Paul Greengrass said: "It will take about 15 million US dollars."


    Ronan thought of the subject matter and background, did not directly refuse, just said: "Paul, I need to let people study the prospect of the project."


    Paul Greengrass is not too surprising, after all, he has cooperated with Shahai Entertainment to shoot three films in succession, and he has a good understanding of Ronan''s working style.


    "Okay." Paul Greengrass roughly understood Ronan''s thoughts.


    Ronan thought for a while, then said, "Paul, you actually have other more suitable subjects to choose from."


    With the success of the "The Bourne" trilogy, Paul Greengrass is no longer the former British director. Many directors have made certain achievements and often have their own ideas. After all, people are not machines that can be manipulated casually.


    Paul Greengrass said: "Actually, after filming "The Identity of Byrne", I had ideas and plans for this film, but I must first fulfill the other two film contracts with Shahai Entertainment. I had to push it till now."


    Everyone has their own ambitions, and the Paul Greengrass contract has expired. Ronan can''t force it, nor will it force it.


    "I hope we can still cooperate in the future." Paul Greengrass stood up and said goodbye.


    Ronan shook hands with him and said sincerely, "Paul, good luck."


    For these directors who have worked with Relativity Entertainment and have created great value for Relativity Entertainment, Ronan will not have any negative opinions after they leave. Commercial cooperation must be both a win-win and a good deal.


    I didn¡¯t cooperate anymore, and left a good impression on each other. The Hollywood circle said it was not too big, and no one is sure whether they will cooperate again in the future.


    As for the co-director who leaves when he expires, he will become an enemy. How naive would it be? And in a few years, Hollywood will be enemies everywhere.


    Ronan personally sent Paul Greengrass to the lobby on the first floor, which is also a respect for the value Paul Greentras created for relativity entertainment.


    A little later, Kevin Fitch came to visit and reported to Ronan the latest developments in the Marvel Avengers universe.


    "Iron Man" is still in post-production and will not be completed until the second half of the year, but the new "Hulk" movie has already begun preparations.


    Kevin Fitch¡¯s assistant came into contact with Jacques Phoenix, and the two talked more speculatively. Jacques Phoenix also participated in the audition specially prepared by Kevin Fitch. The audition effect was quite good.


    Ronan watched the audition video brought by Kevin Fitch. Jackie Phoenix wearing glasses has a gentle academic style, but when he is angry, he seems to destroy the world.


    "The acting skills are really good, and the image is suitable." Ronan affirmed the audition of Jacques Phoenix: "Have you talked to him about the contract? There is only one request. Jacques Phoenix must sign a long-term contract. This is a prerequisite for cooperation."


    If you only sign one, you might as well go to Edward Norton.


    The sudden change of actors is not a good thing for a series of movies, usually, it brings negative effects.


    Kevin Fitch said: "The problem should not be big. We have notified Jackie Phoenix about the situation before the audition, and he expressed his willingness to negotiate with Marvel Entertainment on this."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and said, "There are also heroines, vase types, and long appointments."


    The female characters in superhero movies, including the Black Widow, one of the six veterans of the Avengers, are very important at this stage.


    As for the feminist rights that will inevitably appear in the future, that will be discussed later.


    Anyway, the expression of feminism in Hollywood movies is quite superficial, and it is not too complicated.


    For example, menstrual aunts lead a group of female characters to beat up villain men, it¡¯s called feminism...


    In contrast, Charlize Theron in Fury Road is more like a true feminist.


    Then there is the director of "The Hulk". It is definitely not possible to use the genre full of literary atmosphere like Li Ang. Ronan specifically checked the information of the Russell brothers. The director brothers are shooting the sitcom "Development blocked". It is in its infancy and has serious lack of experience.


    The two have only directed short films, have just stepped into the TV drama industry, and have not acted as directors of feature films for the time being. They will take the risk of bringing the large investment "Hulk" into the hands of such a director. Ann took another shot.


    In the words of online games, the Russell brothers have just walked out of the novice village and entered the initial leveling stage. Let them go directly to the skeleton-level BOSS. The consequences can be imagined.


    Ronan made people keep paying attention to the Russell brothers, and his eyes turned to Joss Weiden.


    This is the former director of "The Avengers", and he integrated the main characters with completely different styles into a film. It can be regarded as one of the key factors for the success of the first stage of the series.


    Compared to the Russell brothers who just came out of Novice Village, Jos Weiden is now more experienced.


    Jos Weeden started as a screenwriter. He was born in a Hollywood family. His grandfather and father were both Hollywood screenwriters.


    At the beginning, Jos Weiden has been involved in film creation as a screenwriter. He has participated in the screenwriting of "Toy Story" and "Alien 4". He was nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his "Toy Story".


    Behind, Jos Weiden launched a self-made and self-directed TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", which really established its position in the industry.


    The subsequent "Firefly" made Joss Weiden taste the taste of failure. This 14-episode sci-fi drama had very poor response. It only aired 11 episodes on Fox TV, and was forced to stop broadcasting because of the terrible ratings.


    But Jos Weiden quickly came out of the failure and moved Universal Pictures with his three-inch tongue. Universal Pictures invested in the film "Chong", which is in the same worldview as "Firefly". The Quiet Number.


    This sci-fi movie was released in March this year, and the results were not satisfactory.


    There have been rumors on Universal Pictures. It didn''t take long for the funds to be invested. Universal Pictures regretted it, but a large amount of money has been poured in, and Universal Pictures can only complete the film.


    But the film has a poor reputation in trial screenings, and the chaotic style of multiple elements seems to be a hodgepodge that has not been cooked.


    After the media trial, many film media asserted that Joss Weyden¡¯s "Out of the Serenity" will encounter a commercial failure.


    And in the evaluation of Universal Pictures, the global box office of the film combined, I am afraid that it is difficult to meet the production cost.


    Sure enough, after "Out of the Tranquility" was released, it took only seven weeks to be forced down in North American theaters due to lack of audiences. The final North American box office was only a little more than 20 million US dollars.


    The overseas response is even worse. Today, the global box office is less than 30 million U.S. dollars.


    The review committee of Universal Pictures also called out to see the ghost, why did they agree to invest in such an unreliable film project as Jos Weyden?


    The failure of "Firefly" and "Out of the Tranquility" is not so much the failure of the series and the movie, as it is the normal market reaction of the niche culture.


    Because this subject matter is too niche, even if it attracts a group of **** fans, it is not a popular type after all, and the natural defects cannot be solved by the director''s shooting and production alone.


    The reason why the niche is niche is because the audience is limited Once because of the success of "Avengers", Ronan has read a lot of analysis on Joss-Weeden.


    There is a consistent view in many reports. The fiasco of "Out of the Tranquility" actually made Jos Wedon learn a lot of experience and lessons. When filming the multi-element fusion movie "Avengers" again, he avoided it. Some pits.


    In this respect, the fiasco of "Out of the Serenity" actually made a great contribution to Marvel, helping Joss Weiden to achieve the success of "The Avengers".


    Successive failures put Joss Weiden''s career at its lowest point after entering Hollywood.


    After learning about the relevant situation, Ronan decided to contact Jos Weyden first, and asked Kevin Fitch to contact the director to have preliminary communication with him on the "Hulk" project.


    Because the Hulk will lose control after being transformed into a rage, the film is not easy to shoot.


    And want to achieve a more ideal effect, this kind of superhero movie investment is definitely not small.


    Today, this series does not have the constraints of Universal Pictures, but how to avoid the failure of Ang Lee also requires a good plan.


    Jos Weiden''s reaction was very positive. This is a commercial type, and he is also very interested in science fiction and superhero themes.


    Kevin Fitch is still communicating with him, and the specifics will be discussed after the two sides have a detailed understanding.

 Chapter 775： Kingdom of Heaven

    The Fox Tower, Twentieth Century Fox distribution and production departments are also very busy. As the weekend approaches, the production cost of "Kings of Heaven", which cost as much as 130 million US dollars, has reached the final preparation period before its premiere.


    This epic war epic about Jerusalem, after Ridley Scott completed the editing, held two trial screenings, and the response and reputation were very good.


    But Twentieth Century Fox was not satisfied internally, because Ridley Scott''s director''s cut version was too long, and the total length of the film was infinitely close to two hundred minutes.


    This is crazy, and it is also unacceptable to Fox in the 20th century.


    First of all, if the film is too long, the audience will get tired and impatient to watch it.


    Secondly, and the most important point, too long a movie will seriously affect the film scheduling rate. Originally, a theater can be queued six times a day, but it can only be queued four times. The reduced number of shows also means the number of movie tickets available for sale. The decrease in the film¡¯s box office results.


    Even at the trial screening, the version submitted by Ridley Scott received an excellent response. From a commercial perspective, after the screening, 20th Century Fox asked the producer to convene an editing team to revisit the film. Clip.


    "All the re-edited copies have been delivered." Bruce Dewan reported to Jim Pross: "The new edited version has been reduced from the original 198 minutes to 132 minutes, and each hall can be shown in two rows per day. Sessions."


    Jim Prolos asked, "Where is Ridley Scott? There will be no comments, right?"


    Bruce Dewan replied: "He has no opinion. There is a stipulation in the director''s agreement. He has no final editing rights, and he is a bit crazy this time. He edited such a long film."


    "It''s not unreasonable for Hollywood to limit the power of directors." Jim Prolos doesn''t think there is anything wrong with re-editing. Directors are crazy guys. If they don''t restrict it, maybe they will edit a 300-minute version directly: "Many directors only consider film creation, not the market at all, and don''t understand what pressure the production company will face."


    Bruce Dewan smiled and said: "Ridley Scott is still good, at least he will not interfere with work beyond the scope of the director and the contract. Peter Jackson is a headache. I heard that Universal Pictures recently It was not a pleasant quarrel with him. They gave Peter Jackson the final editing rights. The first version of Peter Jackson lasted more than 200 minutes. King Kong only appeared more than an hour after the start of the film..."


    Jim Prolos said: "Placement Ridley Scott, we are still cooperating with him on new projects, don¡¯t let him have too many negative emotions, it will not affect the work of the new project."


    He also participated in the trial screening, and he also saw the response from all parties, and he highly recognized the achievements of Ridley Scott''s work on "The Kingdom of Heaven".


    But recognition belongs to recognition, and the maximization of benefits meets the needs of 20th Century Fox.


    Bruce Dewan said: "Ridley Scott is a good director, and he is more obedient to the command, not that kind of stingy."


    Jim Prolos nodded slightly. Hollywood production companies like to work with Ridley Scott, and it¡¯s not without reason.


    Abandon the value of creation, no one likes James Cameron, I am the world''s number one director.


    "Get in touch with the theaters and control the schedule of "The Kings of Heaven"." Because of the excellent response to the trial version of Ridley Scott, Jim Pross is quite optimistic about the market prospects of "The Kings of Heaven": "Let the publicity department promote the promotion and marketing of the film as planned."


    As much as US$70 million in publicity and distribution costs have been smashed, how can the film cause a global boom.


    As long as there is a market response like "Troy", 20th Century Fox will be able to make a profit through online and offline operations.


    This project was also a success.


    Jim Prolos and Twentieth Century Fox are very optimistic about this.


    Moreover, Ridley Scott has achieved great success in war epic films. "Gladiator" can be called a classic of this type. According to the response at the screening, the quality of "Kingdom of Heaven" is definitely not in "Gladiator". under.


    After Bruce Dewan left, Jim Prolos no longer considered the reassuring "Kings of Heaven" for the time being, and instead considered the extremely troublesome "Fantastic Four".


    This superhero movie is about to be released, but the situation is quite serious.


    In the twentieth century, Fox has made too many efforts, in the media and various public relations promotion, but the initiative of the comics is completely in the hands of Marvel Entertainment, which is not as good as the direct expression of the magic in the comics. The content of the Four Heroes is impactful.


    The second issue of Marvel Entertainment¡¯s "Civil War" has been published, and the response is growing. The Fantastic Four is not only notorious, but also a stepping stone to another superhero team comic.


    The popularity of the Fantastic Four is a bit old. The audience in the earliest popular period is already old, and it is too early to the stage of liking superhero themes. Now the main audience young people are not particularly familiar with the original Fantastic Four. After understanding, I found that these were four disgusting bastards...


    The decent Fantastic Four movies are bound to be affected.


    Jim Pross knows very well that 20th Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment have had a chance to compromise, but out of practical interests, especially related to the interests of the "X-Men" series, 20th Century Fox cannot and cannot compromise. In the end it can only be so.


    The prospects of this "Fantastic Four" movie are not optimistic. Twentieth Century Fox is ready to fail.


    But failure will not waver to his own position. Tom Rothman, who has been eyeing for the top position, will not have a chance in a short time.


    The power struggle within the Murdoch family has temporarily had a result. James Murdoch became the biggest winner with Rupert Murdoch¡¯s favor. It will not take too long. The 20th Century Fox will inevitably belong to Under James Murdoch''s control.


    As a close friend of James Murdoch, Jim Proceeds thinks he is sitting very firmly.


    It¡¯s no big deal for a "Fantastic Four" to fail. "X-Men" is about to develop many derivative series, which involves the interests of this aspect, and 20th Century Fox will absolutely not let go.


    As for Marvel Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox has nothing to do with them for the time being. The other side is relativity entertainment, which is very difficult to deal with.


    To be more specific, I will wait until James Murdoch returns to Los Angeles from London in the future and personally controls 20th Century Fox.


    The North American premiere of "The Bournemouth 3" was a huge success, and the overseas markets in Europe, Australia and Latin America that were released in the same period were also very popular.


    In the first weekend overseas, "The Bournemouth 3" took away US$92.1 million in film markets in more than 30 countries and regions.


    Over time, this film will appear in cinemas in more than 90 countries and regions.


    The plot of the film is not sensitive. The only real negative character is the CIA of the United States. It doesn¡¯t even care about the CIA itself. It also dispatches retirees to the crew to serve as special technical advisers, and pre-screening reviews in most countries and regions. "The Bourne Shadow 3" is very easy to pass.


    Even Russia is sure to introduce and screen this film on a large scale.


    Although it is a pity that Paul Greengrass ended his cooperation with Relativity Entertainment and turned to create niche political films that conform to his own wishes, for Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, cooperation with any director and actor is always possible. The end of the day.


    In the future, similar situations will continue to appear.


    Relativity Entertainment is also exploring new projects. New directors and new actors will come and go. This is a virtuous circle.


    The summer file is still going on. This weekend after "The Bournemouth 3", there are also many new films to be released. Ronan''s most attention is undoubtedly "The Kingdom of Heaven".


    This film once had a serious polarization of word of mouth, but it was not a polarization in the traditional sense.


    Because people who gave bad reviews basically watched the theater version, most people who gave good reviews watched the Ridley Scott edited version.


    Ronan has received the news that 20th Century Fox is dissatisfied with the length of the Ridley Scott director''s cut version which is close to 200 minutes. The producer has reconvened the manpower to work on the basis of the Ridley Scott version. A fine cut was made in order to shorten the length of the film as much as possible and increase the film arrangement rate during screening.


    Frankly speaking Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s choice is understandable. If you change to relativistic entertainment, you will generally make similar choices.


    After all, a movie with a length of more than 3 hours is really crazy, and it is difficult for the audience to bear such a long time.


    Not to mention the box office revenue involved.


    What is the re-cut version? Ronan didn''t see the movie and couldn''t tell.


    But regardless of the success or failure of "The Kingdom of Heaven", Hollywood continues to restrict the director''s final editing rights, and there will be no doubt.


    Once, this war epic was criticized by many people on the Internet as a typical failure of Hollywood producer-centric system.


    As far as "The Kings of Heaven" is concerned, there is no problem with this statement, but it is also necessary to restrict the power of the director.


    Not to mention anything else, as far as Michael Bay is concerned, if he does not restrict him, but puts all power in his hands, what kind of movies will eventually come out?


    Explosion, explosion, explosion...


    No matter how long the film is, Michael Bay dared to blow it up from start to finish.


    It just so happened that the next weekend after the release of Kings of Heaven, Michael Bay¡¯s sci-fi production "Escape from the Clone Island" will also be fully released in North American theaters.


    This is Michael Bay¡¯s first film after he escaped from Jerry Bruckheimer¡¯s restrictions. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here:

 Chapter 776： How the movie was murdered

    In many cases, producers imprison and restrict the director''s creation, but sometimes, such restrictions and restrictions may not be a bad thing.


    A considerable proportion of directors, once they get rid of the reins holding him, they will often run wild on the road of artistic creation.


    This may not be a bad thing for film art itself, but for film companies, it often means extremely terrifying tragedies.


    After all, a good film requires a certain amount of investment to be made. If there is no commercial interest, the film company will naturally not be interested in investing.


    Compared with his colleagues in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment has a strong film business atmosphere, and Ronan never hides it.


    He is a producer and a film businessman.


    In the next two weekends, the North American film market led the release of "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "Escape from the Clone Island." Those who know Hollywood will generally be familiar with these two films.


    After ¡¡¡¡, Relativity Entertainment will once again come on stage. Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s first animated feature film "Despicable Me" will be released soon.


    The publicity and distribution work of this film is progressing in an orderly manner. Thanks to the good response of the short film "Minions", the resulting "Despicable Me" has attracted considerable attention.


    Especially after several trial screenings in April, "Despicable Me" has received unanimous approval from the media and fans.


    After that is the Memorial Day holiday. George Lucas¡¯s "Star Wars" series finale "Revenge of the Sith", which George Lucas has publicly announced, occupies this excellent schedule.


    This can be said to be the most watched movie in the summer of 2005, because everyone knows that Anakin Skywalker must fall into the dark, and the super popular character Black Lord Darth Vader is about to return.


    It is difficult for Ronan himself to appreciate a space opera sci-fi movie like "Star Wars", especially his incompetent acceptance of soft lightsaber fights, but from a commercial point of view, he is very clear that this is the first film industry in the United States and the world. A big IP.


    Regardless of the box office, Lucasfilm''s peripheral revenue alone, from the release of "Star Wars: A New Hope" to the present, has exceeded US$20 billion.


    This series made George Lucas the recognized Hollywood''s richest man.


    Ronan has been creating the personality of the enthusiastic alumni of the USC Film School, and has also accepted George Lucas¡¯ invitation to attend the premiere of "The Revenge of the Sith".


    Perhaps, feeling the atmosphere and charm of "Star Wars" up close will make Ronan more confident about his future plans.


    Regardless of whether he admits it or not, Ronan is on a very special path of development: taking the path of Walt Disney, leaving Walt Disney with nowhere to go in the future.


    In the middle of this week, Twentieth Century Fox held a huge premiere for "The Kingdom of Heaven".


    After all, the production and announcement of a film project with a total investment of 200 million US dollars is definitely the first-line investment level in the industry.


    When Ronan arrived on the weekend, he took time to go to the theater in Beverly Hills and watched the film.


    Jessica Felton, who had just returned to Los Angeles from New Mexico, was also with him.


    "Why do you suddenly want to invite me to a movie together."


    Inside the box on the second floor of the theater, Jessica Felton looked at Ronan curiously: "Any ideas?"


    Ronan took a bottle of mineral water, stuffed it into Jessica Felton¡¯s hand, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t want to chase you. A man invites a woman to a movie. It¡¯s not necessarily a date, it may be. Work reasons."


    Jessica Felton unscrewed the mineral water, took a sip, and emphasized: "I ate by technique."


    Ronan turned back to the topic: "This is Ridley Scott''s war epic. There are many rumors between Ridley Scott and Twentieth Century Fox about this film."


    "I''ve heard of it." Jessica Felton is no longer the former housewoman editor, and there are many sources of information: "The power game between the producer and the director..."


    At this point, she shook her head slightly: "It''s not a game. I heard that Ridley Scott didn''t argue too much. After 20th Century Fox emphasized it several times, she voluntarily agreed to shorten the movie duration."


    Ronan said softly, "Ridley Scott has no choice but to disagree, after all, he has no final editing rights."


    Jessica Felton thoughtfully: "The trial screening of "Kings of Heaven" was good, but the response after the premiere was not good. Is it related to this?"


    "It''s very likely." Ronan roughly guessed: "It is estimated that the publicly screened version is a second editing performed by the producer on the Ridley Scott version of the director''s cut, and nearly sixty are deleted. Minutes of content."


    Jessica Felton is a producer and is accustomed to this role and position. Naturally, he will consider issues from the perspective of the producer: "The length of the edited version by the director of Ridley Scott is too exaggerated. Even if he must express something over a longer period of time, he must be moderate."


    She frowned slightly: "The scale of investment in this film determines that the director cannot act willfully."


    The lights in the theater went out, and the picture on the big screen came on. Ronan said, "We watch the movie first, and we will talk about the others after we have seen it."


    Once, "The Kingdom of Heaven" was a typical example of a film where the release version and the director''s cut version were very different. The two were not like the same film.


    I¡¯ve seen the public release version, and I¡¯d find it strange. Although the quality of Ridley Scott¡¯s film varies, it shouldn¡¯t be so bad, right?


    I downloaded the director¡¯s cut version from the Internet again, and I realized that after watching it, it turned out that this was the film Ridley Scott wanted to shoot.


    The screen now shown on the screen is very similar to the public release version that Ronan remembered. The length of more than two hours is just right for the first-line large-scale production at the end of the year, but it makes people a little bit unsure.


    is mainly a lot of inexplicable plots.


    Eva Green¡¯s role has almost no meaning, but she is also the heroine. The whole role of existence seems to be to string up the contradictory relationship between several characters. By the way, we talked about love with Orlando Bloom and talked so covertly. Cover, not even showing the body.


    The never-ending Eva Green has never been a good movie star.


    Orlando-Bloom lost the opportunity to strike iron in "Pirates of the Caribbean" because of Ronan, but he finally became a blacksmith in "The Kingdom of Heaven".


    Acting has reached a certain level, and judging good or bad is a very subjective behavior, but if the acting skills differ too much, it can still be seen at a glance.


    In this film, Orlando Bloom can be described as typical.


    Edward Norton wears a mask from beginning to end, but any rivalry with Orlando Bloom makes people think that this masked man is the protagonist!


    The difference in acting skills is really too big, so big that laymen can distinguish it at a glance.


    More importantly, in the screened version, the character of Orlando Bloom is very tall and abrupt, and he was a blacksmith from the beginning. How can he become a leader of great talents once he inherits the title? And it feels like Orlando has nothing to play, always being silent is golden, just having a cool face from start to finish.


    If Ronan remembers correctly, this is the last time Orlando Bloom has appeared in a Hollywood production.


    Orlando Bloom, who had a dream start to his film career because of "Lord of the Rings", had no luck afterwards.


    Without the little blacksmiths of "Pirates of the Caribbean", the blacksmiths of "Kingdom of the Heavens" will only hinder the work...


    Orlando Bloom¡¯s future is very clear.


    When Ronan saw the end, he could see Ridley Scott¡¯s ambitions in this kind of film. Maybe he really wanted to make "The Kingdom of Heaven" an epic, and it was a traditional one. epic.


    Someone once said on the Internet that watching the two versions of "Kings of Heaven" together may be more valuable and will give people more inspiration: it allows people to witness how a good quality movie was murdered.


    Many people said at that time that if the Ridley Scott version was released in theaters, "The Kingdom of Heaven" might have a completely different fate.


    Ronan thought it made sense.


    However, he has operated many films in Hollywood on the ground, and has been constantly studying the North American and even the global film market. Ronan''s current views and thoughts are completely different from those at the time.


    Even if "The Kingdom of Heaven" is finally released in theaters with this director''s cut version, its box office fate may not be any better, because the rhythm is too slow and the plot is too long.


    "The Kings of Heaven" premiere has a very bad responseThe box office fate can be predicted.


    But it is impossible to throw all the responsibility on Twentieth Century Fox. In Ronan''s eyes, Ridley Scott is also responsible for this.


    His shooting decided that it would take a long time to express the story of the film clearly.


    As for the later editing of Fox in the twentieth century, it can probably be described in one sentence: leave the most expensive and grandest shots, and nothing else.


    There is really a problem with the film¡¯s leading actor.


    Orlando Bloom is one of the weakest links in the whole film. A protagonist cannot support a movie just like a model cannot support a piece of clothing.


    Maybe Orlando Bloom is very hardworking, but I have to say that he has no talent for acting.


    Orlando Bloom is still more suitable for making vases, Legolas played very well.


    After watching the movie, Ronan and Jessica Felton quietly exited.


    "How do you feel?" Ronan asked directly, "Is it the same as the rumor?"


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "It''s really bad, worse than I expected."


    Ronan echoed: "This is nothing like Ridley Scott''s film."


    "This movie reminded me of something." Jessica Felton obviously felt something: "Twentieth Century Fox did something wrong."

 Chapter 777： Consecutive championships

    On the way back to send Jessica Felton, Ronan said: "Twentieth Century Fox must have made a mistake." He glanced at Jessica Felton who was sitting next to him, and asked, "They did. What is the biggest mistake?"


    Jessica Felton did not answer, but asked, "What do you think?"


    Ronan smiled: "Jesse, I want to hear your opinion."


    Jessica Felton is a smart woman, and it is clear that Ronan must have a purpose in inviting her to watch such a movie, but it is definitely not the purpose of having **** between men and women.


    "I personally think that the biggest mistake of the twentieth century Fox was not the rumored re-editing of Ridley Scott''s director''s cut version." Jessica Felton said very seriously: "It should not be allowed The producer leads another team to do the editing."


    Ronan nodded slowly, this is also his opinion.


    Jessica Felton continued: "The person who knows this project best is definitely the director Ridley Scott. Twentieth Century Fox shortened "The Kings of Heaven" for commercial and audience tolerance considerations. "The length of the film is not wrong. But they should let the person who knows the film best, the director Ridley Scott himself, to lead the second editing work, so the film may not be what it is now."


    Ronan fully agrees: "If Ridley Scott does it, "The Kingdom of Heaven" should be able to guarantee the most basic fluency and plot logic."


    Jessica Felton said casually: "It seems we have a good understanding."


    Ronan laughed: "Our ideas at work are getting closer."


    In fact, Relativity Entertainment has also encountered similar situations, such as Gilmour del Toro¡¯s "Hellboy", but Ronan is dissatisfied with the edited version submitted by the director, and will fight it back. The director will again according to his request. Edit.


    The producer is more in control of the overall situation. For the film itself, the director often knows best.


    "Hellboy" exceeded US$80 million in North America and the box office reached US$200 million worldwide, which also proved its feasibility.


    The car stopped in front of Jessica Felton¡¯s single-family villa. Jessica Felton pushed the door and got out of the car. He turned around and said: "It¡¯s getting late, and the house is a bit messy. I won¡¯t I invite you in and sit down."


    Ronan thought of the super horror scene when he saw Jessica Felton for the first time. He didn''t have any thoughts of going in. He just exhorted: "If you look for a few hours to clean, a woman will still have to go. Be more refined."


    Jessica Felton waved his hand: "I see, I have a housekeeping company that specializes in cooperation."


    "Good night." She said to Ronan again.


    Ronan waved to Jessica Felton: "Good night."


    Waiting until Jessica Felton entered the villa, Ronan said to the driver David: "Go back to the manor."


    Going back home, because this weekend, "The Kingdom of Heaven" will form a direct competition with "The Bourne Shadows 3". Ronan specially took a look at the word-of-mouth information about "The Kingdom of Heaven".


    The response to the release version of ¡¡¡¡ was very bad. Many people commented that the plot was very abrupt. They always felt that the plot was jumpy. After watching it for more than an hour, they didn¡¯t understand what was said.


    This is obviously a consequence of editing.


    In addition to the plot, Orlando Bloom has received numerous negative reviews.


    "The acting skills of the fairy prince are really terrible."


    Not to mention anything else, in terms of audience reputation alone, the gap between "Kingdom of Heaven" and "The Bourne Shadow 3" is too big, and it is not a movie of the same grade.


    The most intuitive reflection of the market''s response is undoubtedly the live score of the theater audience. The average score of "The Bourne Shadow 3" is A+, while "The Kingdom of Heaven" only has C.


    This difference is directly reflected in the box office.


    "The Kingdom of Heaven" North America opened three days in the weekend, only 17.95 million US dollars in revenue, compared to the film''s investment and the scale of release, it is undoubtedly a dumb gun.


    However, the summer vacation has just begun, and there are not many really super competitive films on the market, and "Kings of Heaven" is easily ranked second in the North American box office chart.


    This week''s North American box office champion was successfully defended by "The Bournemouth 3".


    Thanks to its good reputation, this spy action movie has a very stable trend. On the second weekend of its release in North America, it took another $42.77 million and won the box office list.


    Adding to the box office revenue of the previous four working days, "The Bourne Shadow 3" was released in North America ten days after the box office totaled $151.28 million.


    As the film has appeared in more overseas markets, the global box office has now successfully exceeded the 300 million dollar mark.


    As the concluding work of the trilogy, the sensational effect and market response caused by "The Bournegro 3" obviously surpassed the previous two.


    In contrast, "The Kingdom of Heaven" became the first box office tragedy in the summer of 2005.


    The first box office tragedy occurred, can the second one be far away?


    DreamWorks and Spielberg have sent invitations to the premiere of "Escape from the Clone Island" to send people to Relativity Entertainment.


    In any case, Relativity Entertainment is currently on the united front with DreamWorks, and Ronan is also eyeing Michael Bay. He has been waiting for "Escape from the Clone Island" to be released, so he agreed to Spielberg''s premiere without hesitation. Ying invitation.


    As the market response of Easy-Going "The Bournemouth 3" became more enthusiastic, Netflix''s CEO Mark Randolph specifically called Ronan and asked if the "Bourneaux" series had been dramatized and streamed on Netflix. The possibility of exclusive broadcasting on the media platform.


    This is indeed a way to continue the development of the "Bourne Bourne" series. Ronan did not refuse, but he clearly stated that it would not be appropriate in the short term.


    After all, the movie trilogy has just finished, and the related reactions need time to ferment, and the emotional effect also needs time to brew.


    "The Bournemouth 3" created an almost perfect ending for the series, which is not suitable for further development for the time being.


    The media almost praised "The Bournemouth 3".


    "As the end of the classic series, it still succeeds in continuing the outstanding style of this series. Concise dialogue, solid and reliable performance, gorgeous editing and original sound. Whether it is the process or the end, it is always exciting."


    Jason Byrne retired, but is still alive. He lives at the end of the movie and in the hearts of fans. As long as the time is right, he can come back again.


    Hollywood does not have a movie series that ends forever, only a movie series that ends without profit.


    With the great success of the Bourne Shadow series, director Paul Greengrass found the investment producer for his new project "Bloody Sunday" as quickly as possible.


    The Red Bus Film Company from the United Kingdom took advantage of the huge heat caused by "The Bournemouth 3" and jointly convened a press conference in London with Paul Greengrass, announcing that the two parties would cooperate in the filming of "Bloody Sunday."


    The Bourne Vendor series has brought sufficient capital to Paul Greengrass, and Paul Greengrass is no longer a young director that nobody cares about before, even though Ronan has no interest in "Bloody Sunday", this project It is not difficult to find a partner.


    Newcomer directors and famous directors have never been a kind of director.


    Change to the new director, it is too difficult to find investment in this project.


    The cooperation between Matt Damon and Relativity Entertainment has also come to an end temporarily. From the first appearance of "Mind Catcher", to the commercial production of "Saving Private Ryan", and then to the peak of the Bourne Shadow series, Matt Damon Meng finally became cute.


    This is an actor who looks very simple, but is actually very smart, and very good at dealing with human relations.


    At least Ronan has a very good impression of him, and he highly recognizes his market appeal and commercial value. If there are opportunities in the future, Relativity Entertainment will definitely continue to cooperate with Matt Damon.


    Ronan prefers Matt Damon to the bullish Ben Affleck.


    Of course, "The Bournemouth 3" is not to everyone''s liking. In fact, there are a large number of people criticizing the camera crew used for Parkinson''s disease.


    At the beginning of the new week, Ronan needs to stay in North America to participate in the premiere of "Escape from the Island" by DreamWorks. He has no time to travel to Europe to watch the second round of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals this season.


    Two semi-finals were held in Eindhoven and London.


    The first place to enter the final of the Istanbul Olympic Stadium, was the first to be taken by AC Milan.


    Even though they defeated AC Milan 3-1 at home, PSV was eliminated due to a few away goals.


    Then, the second leg of the second semi-final kicked off at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea.


    After a period of adjustment, Mourinho showed his own magic power. The Chelsea team, which was originally turbulent inside, was once again formed into a whole by him. Not only did he win consecutive games in the recent Premier League Just 5 points behind Manchester United, this game shows a strong combat effectiveness.


    Less than ten minutes into the game, Chelsea scored the goal and scored the second goal before the end of the first half.


    2 to 0 at home, the total score tied to 2 to 4, which allowed Chelsea to see the hope of a comeback.


    But Chelsea are facing Manchester United!


    is not Manchester United who has become a second-rate Premier League after more than a decade, but Ferguson''s Manchester United!


    It is very difficult to defeat Ferguson''s Manchester United.


    During the intermission, the power of the Ferguson brand hair dryer was turned on to the maximum, Manchester United returned to normal in the second half, and the real Manchester United team returned.


    After all, this is a Manchester United with Robben, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Alonso, Rooney, Alphabet Luo and Drogba.


    In the second half, Manchester United turned against the guest, completely suppressed Mourinho''s Chelsea, and quickly moved back to the goal by Alphabet Luo.


    Chelsea was forced into a desperate situation, Mourinho began to fight frantically, including Terry who topped the front as the center, Chelsea once had five strikers on the field.


    But the result of the fight was that Robben succeeded in the Manchester United counter attack!


    In the end, the two sides tied 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.


    Manchester United successfully entered Istanbul!


    ()

 Chapter 778： Plan ahead

    "Just received an invitation from UEFA."


    On the way to the premiere of "Escape the Clone", Connie received a call and said to Ronan sitting in the back row: "UEFA officially invites you to watch this season''s Champions League final on the 25th of this month. "


    Ronan was not surprised by this, and said: "Remember to arrange the itinerary and coordinate with Will and Tom at the same time."


    Connie nodded slightly and said, "I understand."


    Istanbul, a place where miracles have been created.


    Manchester United reached the Champions League final, Ronan has already sent congratulations, and also via phone with Ferguson, specifically mentioned to pay attention to AC Milan.


    But the team¡¯s affairs have to be handled by professionals after all. Ronan knows that he is a layman, and a reminder is enough. He doesn¡¯t know what to do if he really wants to do it.


    After all, Ronan believes in Ferguson, believes in the strength of this Manchester United team.


    Now Manchester United leads the Premier League with a five-point advantage, and winning the Premier League title is a high probability event.


    The Champions League also reached the final, only one step away from the St. Blaise Cup.


    It is very rare to achieve a double crown in the Premier League and the Champions League in the first year of buying the team.


    Not to mention anything else, Manchester United will definitely appreciate significantly. From a business perspective alone, this will be a very cost-effective deal.


    Once the Champions League is won, the income from the sponsors will also rise a lot.


    Ronan is also communicating with David Gill and Manchester United scouts recently, letting them pay attention to Xavi and Iniesta of Barcelona, ??and also focus on Leo Messi of La Masia Film and Television Academy.


    If possible, it is best to bring one or two.


    After a period of consideration, Ronan also figured out. From the perspective of Manchester United and the appreciation of his assets, it is better not to appear in the former Universe team.


    No matter how many criticisms there are, whether there is a godfather or not, there is no doubt about the strength and performance of the former Universe team on the court, especially Habaibu and Messi as the core, each is very important.


    Habaibu is the basis of pass control, Messi is the breaking point of balance...


    Take one of them, and the impact may not be particularly big, but if two are missing, the universe team will definitely be affected.


    As for Messi, Ronan considers from the perspective of maximizing capital interests. If there is a chance, it seems worthwhile to come to Manchester United even if he stays in the reserve team.


    Manchester United''s future goal is not only the Premier League, but also the Champions League, to plan ahead.


    Ronan also knew that Messi is currently the key training target of La Masia Film and Television Academy, and it is not easy to dig.


    But it is said that Messi has a good father, maybe he can think of something.


    Ronan has communicated with the Manchester United club management on these issues and will implement them after the end of this season.


    When he came to the premiere theater of "Escape from the Island", Ronan saw many old friends, such as George Lucas, who also came to help Spielberg.


    "I heard that your Relativity Entertainment recently provided many internships for the USC Film School?"


    As a signature figure of the USC Film School, George Lucas has never forgotten his alma mater: "In this industry, learning theory is far from enough."


    Ronan said modestly: "In fact, this is also a win-win situation. The students of the college have the opportunity to learn by themselves, and my crew can also get a lot of fresh blood."


    George Lucas laughed: "There are not many people in Hollywood who think like you."


    Ronan flatly said: "Because they are not graduates of the USC Film School."


    George Lucas felt the same way: "For us, the brand of USC Film Academy will always exist."


    Ronan put out a clear statement on the other side of the Pacific: "I am always proud of this."


    This is indeed the case. Regardless of whether Ronan admits it or not, in the eyes of others, he is a member of the USC Film School faction and a very important member.


    Whether in the East or here, alumni are very important networks.


    George Lucas reminded before leaving: "Don''t forget to come to the premiere of "The Revenge of the Sith"."


    Ronan pointed to his forehead: "Always remember."


    Relativity Entertainment has always been an entertainment group, not to mention other aspects, in terms of film and television production alone, Industrial Light and Magic under Lucasfilm is invaluable.


    In the eyes of a purely commercial filmmaker like Ronan, Industrial Light and Magic has changed the film industry.


    "What did you talk about?" Spielberg came over at this moment: "You have been very close to George recently."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Alumni of USC, talked about strengthening cooperation with the college."


    Although Spielberg is not a graduate of the USC Film School, he has always considered himself an alumnus of USC and said: "If you have any activities, remember to call me."


    Ronan nodded and said, "I will definitely." He saw Michael Bay and asked, "It is said that "Escape from the Clone Island" was not well received in the trial screening?"


    As far as the current situation is concerned, the death of DreamWorks is not in line with the interests of Relativity Entertainment.


    Spielberg said: "Isn''t it always the case with Michael''s movies? Except for "Break into the Dead Island", which one of his films is better than a test screen."


    Ronan thought about it for a moment, and it¡¯s true. Michael Bay¡¯s films basically start from the trial screening. From the media reputation to the audience¡¯s reputation, it¡¯s hard to get any good reviews, but after the release. Always get good market results.


    can only say that this is a Michael Bay-style movie.


    In the past, Michael Bay had a kind of magic, no matter how bad the film, how vulgar and outrageous the content, always attracted the audience.


    Ronan has nothing to say, after all, he can''t be at the premiere of others, saying that this film is very likely to fail.


    Wouldn''t it be a break with DreamWorks and Spielberg.


    But one thing is certain, "Escape from the Clone Island" was released by DreamWorks alone. If something goes wrong, it can also reduce a lot of unnecessary losses.


    As it used to be, it was handed over to the six major companies for issuance. After deducting the share of the issuing company in terms of income, it is difficult for DreamWorks to recover much.


    Spielberg motioned to his assistant to stop the person who came to say hello, obviously there was something to talk to Ronan.


    The two walked towards the corner with few people, and Connie was doing similar work quietly.


    "Next weekend, your first animated feature film released by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio will premiere." Spielberg slowly said, "I heard it is called "Despicable Me"?"


    Ronan directly replied: "An animated feature film based on the short film "Little Yellow Man"."


    Spielberg asked: "This is the animation team you accepted from 20th Century Fox back then?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s them, they are all very good doers."


    This remark made Ronan discover that Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox are really related to each other, and there was such an intersection at that time.


    Spielberg asked: "The film is successful, and 20th Century Fox is not likely to be peaceful."


    "They have Blue Sky Studio and "Ice Age"." Ronan shrugged: "I didn''t dig from 20th Century Fox, but 20th Century Fox fired them, and then I took Chris Ray Nader''s team."


    Spielberg talked about this topic, of course, with a purpose: "Ronan, your animation studio has already produced an animated feature film, and it must be successful next week. The distribution resources of Embassy Pictures must give priority to yourselves. Movie about DreamWorks Animation Studio..."


    The old man put his glasses down and looked at Ronan: "After David Geffen quit, DreamWorks is left with me and Jeff Kasenberg to support it, and the business is only live-action film and television production. And animation production. With DreamWorks Animation Studio, DreamWorks is the complete DreamWorks."


    These words are profound and meaningful. Ronan will not eat this set, and after some consideration, he said: "Steven, I can give you a guarantee that after the release contract between DreamWorks Animation Studios and Embassy Pictures expires, the theory of relativity Entertainment will take the initiative to launch, and the internal affairs of DreamWorks will require you to talk with Jerefer."


    Spielberg is very clear that it is impossible to get more from Ronan. In fact, he also retreats from advancement. What he wants is this guarantee.


    Ronan also knows this. After Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has produced a stable animation feature film, it is impossible for Jeff Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation Studio to continue to cooperate with Embassy Pictures after the contract expires. Cooperate on distribution.


    Spielberg shook hands with Ronan: "I hope DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment have always been allies."


    Ronan replied: "I hope so too."


    In fact, at the heights of Ronan and Spielberg, many things are not changed by personal will, but determined by group interests.


    Even though Ronan absolutely controls Relativity Entertainment, the performance of Relativity Entertainment is directly related to the income of many management personnel and even ordinary staff.


    These are also things that business owners and decision makers must consider.


    When the interests of DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are at odds ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Even if Ronan and Spielberg have a good personal relationship, the two companies will go to opposite sides.


    In this regard, DreamWorks and the six major Hollywood companies have fully performed in the past.


    Hollywood¡¯s internal relationships are complicated, but from the perspective of interest, it¡¯s not difficult to straighten out.


    Ronan then met Michael Bay, but just said hello to him without saying much. The timing is not right now.


    entered the theater and waited a while before the premiere screening of "Escape from the Clone Island" began.


    As before, when watching the previous part, it is hard to imagine that this will be a movie made by Michael Bay.


    It is no exaggeration to say that in the first half of the film, Michael Bay seems to have changed his style.


    But in the second half, the real Michael Bay is back.


    The film starts to collide and then collide, explode and explode, it can be described as a typical Michael Bay movie.

 Chapter 779： despicable Me

    If you just look at the first half or the second half of "Escape from the Island", it''s pretty good, but the combination of the two always gives people an awkward feeling.


    Frankly speaking, this is definitely not the worst movie made by Michael Bay, at least better than the very unreliable "Peerless Tribulation".


    Because Scarlett Johansson turned down the audition invitation for this film because of Ronan''s relationship, Michael Bay finally chose Jessica Alba as the heroine.


    This also allows the film to still have enough guarantee in terms of appearance.


    In the previous "Escape from the Island", the crew chose Ivan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson as the protagonists, which is also considered one of the reasons for the failure.


    By the way, looking at Michael Bay¡¯s past, "Escape from the Clone Island" can be said to be Michael Bay¡¯s most thoughtful and sensational work.


    Okay, this is the first half.


    To be more precise, Michael Bay wanted to play connotation, but somehow he got back on the old road of chasing explosions.


    The split of style is the most terrible.


    Michael Bay¡¯s film, poor reputation during the trial screenings is normal, but in the past, the box office after the official release can always bring the director back.


    This point did not appear in "Escape from the Clone Island".


    Even if DreamWorks invested nearly 180 million U.S. dollars in the production and distribution costs of this film, it still cannot bring Michael Bay''s consistent success.


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America, "Escape from the Clone Island" earned $11.4 million.


    Lost at the box office!


    and irretrievably.


    Spielberg is also a qualified businessman. He can''t do anything when he sees things.


    Fortunately, the current DreamWorks is not what it used to be. After successfully financing from India and having an independent global distribution channel, the ability to resist risks is stronger.


    Otherwise, the failure of "Escape from the Clone Island" will make DreamWorks embark on the old road of selling itself to the six major companies.


    The failures of "Kingdom of the Heavens" and "Escape from the Clone Island", in some respects, also made "The Bournemouth 3" of Relativity Entertainment.


    After the start of the summer vacation, "The Bournemouth 3" is the dominant player, and it has achieved three consecutive titles in the North American box office very easily and smoothly.


    In the third weekend of "The Bourne Shadow 3" was released, another $22.15 million was taken in North America, and the North American box office totaled $191.83 million.


    The final North American box office of this film is extremely promising to hit 300 million US dollars or more.


    Two consecutive major production commercial films failed, and the industry seems to have felt the coldness of this summer vacation.


    Hollywood is very realistic. With the failure of "Escape the Island", DreamWorks temporarily interrupted the discussion with Michael Bay''s new project. Michael Bay''s first film after leaving Jerry Bruckheimer ended in failure.


    There are more and more criticisms of Michael Bay from the outside world. Ronan has not let anyone contact Michael Bay for the time being. These criticisms are actually not a bad thing for Michael Bay.


    Frankly speaking, Michael Bay is a typical commercial director. The critics have scolded him for so many years. There is a tendency to be brought into the ditch by the critics¡¯ public opinion. If you don¡¯t make good commercial films, you have to add all kinds of things to big commercial films. Humanistic thinking...


    Don''t talk about Michael Bay. Most directors do this, but they only fail.


    The film critics have missed many talented commercial directors. Ronan is actually a pity for the Wachowski brothers. These two directors who were brothers for the time being and later became sisters could have brought another atmosphere to Hollywood commercials.


    It''s a pity that the praise of film critics put them on the path of philosophical thinking. They have never looked back, and have never achieved the success of "The Matrix".


    Even in many comments about the director, the Wachowski brothers belonged to the typical debut and peak.


    Although "The Matrix" is not the first work of the Wachowski Brothers, it is a famous one, and the two have been on the decline since then.


    Finally I went to shoot a TV series, still thinking about it, still unable to get rid of the failure, the project was forcibly cut off...


    The Wachowski brothers are being touted as a bias, and Michael Bay is being scolded as a bias.


    Perhaps, the failure of "Escape from the Island of Clone" will allow Michael Bay to recognize himself more clearly.


    Ronan called George Clint and asked him to contact Michael Bay after entering June to discuss the "Transformers" project with him.


    For now, Ronan can''t find a director who is more reassuring than Michael Bay.


    Gilmour Del Toro has expressed his interest in "Transformers", but his production philosophy has added too much information about island Gundam and mecha.


    Ronan was full of misgivings about this, just like mechas and monsters, declined Gilmour del Toro.


    The huge investment in the "Transformers" project determines that the audience and market differences must be considered at the beginning of the project.


    Hasbro is far from relativistic entertainment composure, and has repeatedly urged film production to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.


    But this kind of top-level production project, even if it does not count the final release funds, requires at least a two-year production cycle.


    Relatively speaking, Michael Bay belongs to the kind of director who shoots faster.


    At the same time, good news from the Premier League came.


    In the penultimate round of the 2004-2005 season, Manchester United swept West Bromwich Albion at home. Although Chelsea also won in this round, Manchester United still retained a five-point lead in the standings. Won the Premier League title one round early.


    In this way, Manchester United can devote all their energy to preparing for the Champions League final at the end of May.


    Roan specifically asked people about it. Although Chelsea did not win the Premier League title, they still have the FA Cup to compete. Abramovich did not intend to fire Mourinho, but instead plans to increase investment in the next season.


    What is the most effective way for a football club to improve its performance? That is to increase capital investment.


    Today''s professional football league has been fully commercialized.


    Ronan did not attend Manchester United¡¯s Premier League championship celebration, because Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s first animated feature film "Despicable Me" was officially released, and Manchester United¡¯s true championship celebration will have to wait until the end of the Champions League final.


    Embassy Pictures also held the premiere of this animated feature film.


    Ronan was a little surprised that he saw people from 20th Century Fox at the premiere.


    "Despicable Me" director Chris Leonard explained to Ronan: "My invitation to Twentieth Century Fox."


    Ronan nodded slightly, understanding the thoughts of people like Chris Leonard.


    Chris Leonard said in a low voice: "The team that was resigned by Twentieth Century Fox is now the core of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. They have always been cherished by the ruthlessness of Twentieth Century Fox. Emotional vent."


    Ronan patted his arm lightly: "I understand, just do whatever you want."


    Chris Leonard shook his head: "Tom Rothman, who kicked us away, has lost power in 20th Century Fox. The 20th Century Fox sent here is just a middle-level supervisor."


    Ronan said relievedly: "As long as "Despicable Me" succeeds, there will be ideas on the 20th Century Fox side, and it will be uncomfortable for the original stupid decision."


    By the way, if it wasn''t for the 20th Century Fox to sweep Chris Leonard and others out, how could Shahai Entertainment successfully establish its own animation studio?


    In this respect, Relativity Entertainment should come to the Fox Tower to thank you.


    Ronan swears that he really wants to thank Twentieth Century Fox.


    Perhaps, when Universal Pictures acquired the lighting entertainment at that time, they had similar ideas.


    Twentieth Century Fox is really nice.


    About the 20th century, Fox believed that with Blue Sky Studio in his hands, he had mastered one of the future markets for animation feature film production.


    But the blue sky studio has faintly lack of stamina.


    As one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood, Pixar continues to shoot and produce animation feature films one after another, and has achieved success; DreamWorks Animation Studios is also constantly opening up new territory outside of "Shrek". "Shark Gang" and "Madagascar" to be launched this summer are proof; the development of Blue Sky Studio is somewhat lagging behind, still clinging to the "Ice Age" series, and other aspects of production and development are seriously behind.


    Once, the weakness of Blue Sky Studio was not unreasonable.


    After 2010, Twentieth Century Fox wanted to sell Blue Sky Studio more than once, but easily could not find a company willing to take over.


    The release of "Despicable Me" is of great significance to relativity entertainment.


    Following comedy movies, Relativity Entertainment has opened up a new territory in the production of feature films.


    Of course, compared to the feature-length animated films produced by Pixar¡¯s actor, "Despicable Me" is rougher in terms of screen and other technologies. After all, the production cost is only $60 million.


    Fine technology is the guarantee of success Successful animated feature films are not necessarily technically superb.


    "Despicable Me" is a perfect interpretation of this aspect.


    The style of this animated feature film is exactly the same as the "Minions" short film. It is not a Pixar adult fairy tale with a smile and tears, but a typical simple and lovely.


    The plot and theme are simple, and several protagonists, especially the minions, are responsible for cuteness.


    When a bunch of minions appeared, they turned over the whole theater.


    Therefore, after "Despicable Me" was released, it was unsurprisingly successful, and the opening box office of the first weekend in North America was as high as $65.47 million!


    This achievement exceeded everyone''s expectations.


    "Despicable Me" also put an end to "The Bournemouth 3" in the North American box office rankings. It took the title of the box office champion when it opened the painting.


    also makes people see that in addition to the three major animation studios, there are new animation production forces rising.

 Chapter 780： Cover character

    The summer vacation of 2005 has gone on for four weekends. Every weekend, at least one high-profile commercial film will be released, but the fate of the four films is completely different. The premiere weekend of "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Escape from the Clone Island" was announced. It failed, and "The Bournemouth 3" and "Despicable Me" were successful.


    Then, everyone discovered one thing, the 50% success all belonged to Relativity Entertainment.


    The media began to report extensively about Relativity Entertainment and Ronan, but the circle fell into a short silence.


    A powerful film company integrating production, promotion, distribution and peripheral operations has stood in front of everyone in Hollywood.


    The most important thing is that this company has a nearly complete film and television industry chain system. It is very difficult for other companies to restrict it.


    Besides, other Hollywood competitors never really come together.


    This situation, coupled with the constant value of Relativity Entertainment, and the rumors that Netflix, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, will be listed in the financial market, have attracted widespread attention.


    This kind of attention has long gone beyond the entertainment industry and even related entertainment industries, and has spread to the entire business circle of North America.


    After several contacts with Ronan, the reporter of Forbes Magazine, Belen Renas, through unremitting efforts, finally won the opportunity to interview Ronan.


    This interview was placed in the VIP guest room of the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Belen-Renas came to the reception room early in the morning to make arrangements. Forbes paid great attention to this interview.


    Although Belen Renas is one of the top reporters of Forbes, the magazine has sent her former senior supervisor to be the guidance behind it.


    "The opportunity for this interview is very rare." Michel told Belen Renas: "This is the first time Ronan Anderson has been interviewed by the media since he left school to start his own business."


    Belen-Renas looked at his draft of the question and made the final preparations: "I understand."


    Michelle added: "One thing must be noted. Ronan Anderson must not be measured by a single identity. He is a gold medal producer in Hollywood, a gold medalist in the development of film and television projects, and a An entrepreneur, or a star in the Internet industry, according to the financial industry''s estimation, when Netflix is ??listed, Ronan Anderson will become the youngest billionaire in the United States."


    Belen Renas is already in his thirties. He is not lacking in motivation and has accumulated a wealth of life experience. He has made sufficient preparations for this.


    She knows what kind of character she will face.


    Amazing? Wizard of Heaven? The darling of the goddess of luck?


    None of these descriptions are appropriate. Belen Renas has never seen an outstanding young man like Ronan Anderson in his career for more than ten years.


    The interview time was approaching, and the cameraman had already finished preparations. Belen-Renas took the time to have a final exchange with Michelle, went to the lounge next to him to touch up his makeup and carefully arranged his clothes.


    This is respect for others as well as respect for oneself.


    At 9:30 in the morning, Ronan entered the reception room on time and saw Belen Renas.


    This is a relatively ordinary-looking middle-aged woman with brown hair who looks shrewd and tough.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Belen Reinus took the initiative to step forward and shook hands with Ronan: "I am very happy to see you again."


    Ronan shook hands with her, smiled and said, "It is an honor for me to be interviewed by Miss Renas."


    After Belen Renas briefly introduced the "Forbes" staff present, Ronan said: "If possible, let''s start. In the afternoon I will go to the premiere of "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith". formula."


    The two sat opposite each other, Belen Renas quietly gestured to the cameraman, and at the same time opened the recorder in front of him, like an old friend chatting, and asked: "You like the "Star Wars" series? "


    Ronan smiled and asked, "How many people in America don''t like Star Wars?"


    Belen Renas reacted accordingly and asked Ronan: "A lot of people are criticizing, saying that the prequel movie of George Lucas ruined the Star Wars series?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "The prequel trilogy, like the main story, is a great masterpiece. Personally, I very much hope that this series can continue to be filmed and see the continuous expansion of the Star Wars world."


    Belen-Renas immediately asked: "It is also because of this that Relativity Entertainment has produced so many series of movies?"


    "The biggest use of movies is to bring joy to people." Ronan was not stumped by this small problem: "As long as the audience likes it, many movies are necessary, and I am not only a producer, but also a businessman. , The film invested in can be enjoyed by the audience and can bring benefits. Isn¡¯t it the best of both worlds?"


    The Belen-Renas question becomes acute: "But many people are saying that Relativity Entertainment specializes in bad movies, or a series of bad movies."


    Ronan slowly said: "A movie cannot be liked by everyone. Every movie has its own audience. Even a highly acclaimed film like the Bourne Shadow series, some people hate it."


    "Have you ever thought about making a good movie that everyone likes in the future?" Belen-Renas asked.


    Ronan opened his hands: "Movies are not dollars."


    Bel¨¦m-Renas couldn¡¯t help laughing, and the topic tended to ease: ¡°When the media and entertainment circles mention you, they always think of a long list of movies, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Bourne Few people know you personally. According to my understanding, you were once on the verge of bankruptcy?"


    Ronan thought for a moment and said, "At the time, I messed up the first official feature film in my life. Most of the employees of Shahai Entertainment, which my father left behind, resigned, including me. There are four people left. If the new work fails to attract investment, the company can only go bankrupt and liquidate. Fortunately, we have found a new investor and the new movie has been successful."


    Belen-Renas asked again: "Shahai Entertainment is your father''s most precious legacy?"


    "Strictly speaking, no." Ronan said nonsense seriously: "Father taught me to have confidence and be good at discovering, so that I can overcome difficulties."


    Belen-Renas asked keenly: "Just like everyone thought that the themes of pirate movies were gone, but you discovered "Pirates of the Caribbean" from it?"


    "In fact, this film is different from all pirate movies, adding a lot of supernatural elements." Ronan simply said: "I want to quote the words of Hollywood reporters and professionals to explain: "The Caribbean The box office miracle of "Pirates" stems from its fresh plot and unique creativity. More importantly, it goes beyond the thinking that **** and violence are the selling points of pirate films. The film is completely suitable for audiences of any age."


    Belen-Renas asked again: "As we all know, you are not the producer or the owner of the film company. Does the management company need to distract you from film production?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "I have a great team. They raise the flag for us. They will discuss with me and do some work for me. They do it, not me. I only need talented people. work together."


    The interview went well according to the scheduled process, and the topic soon came to the Netflix.


    "Mr. Anderson, Netflix has been preparing for the listing." Belen-Renas asked: "There are many rumors about Netflix. It is said that a large number of investment institutions want to invest in Netflix. Once Netflix is ??listed, you You will become a billionaire, are you ready?"


    Ronan said calmly: "After Netflix went public, it is actually the same as it is now. I think the greatest value of Netflix is ??that it can be recognized by the market and users."


    Belen-Renas said again: "The youngest billionaire..."


    Ronan does not intend to entangle on this issue: "Netflix hasn''t been listed yet, and it is not yet, is it?"


    Belen-Renas laughed, did not continue to ask about this, but asked: "Just like you are the boss of Netflix, I find that the outside world doesn''t know much about you."


    Ronan said, "I always thought I was very famous."


    Belen-Renas sneered and continued to ask: "Most of the young and wealthy in the United States have established families early. Facts have also proved that a stable family life is conducive to career wars. Have you ever considered this? "


    Ronan had a serious expression: "Yes, but I have never met the right person. Maybe by that day, I will get married as quickly as possible."


    The atmosphere of the interview was basically friendly. After the interview, I took a lot of photos of Ronan.


    In the next issue of Forbes magazine, Ronan will appear on the cover.


    This is also the first time that he has become the cover character of a heavyweight magazine Actually Ronan knows very well that after Netflix is ??listed, everything will be different, and he will inevitably receive more attention, even as the cover Like Jobs, every move can become news.


    At noon, Ronan, as the host, entertained Belen-Renas and his party.


    Netflix will be listed on the Internet soon, and it is necessary to have a good relationship with financial and commercial media such as Forbes.


    Sending away the group of "Forbes", Ronan changed into a formal dress and went to the Hollywood area to participate in the premiere of "Prequel: The Revenge of the Sith".


    This is George Lucas¡¯ personal invitation, and it is also related to the future plans of Relativity Entertainment.


    is completely different from what he said in an interview. Ronan has a general sense of the Star Wars series, but this does not conflict with the business plan. The company has achieved a certain level, and he will not simply use personal interests as the criterion for judgment.


    Besides, this is recognized as the number one IP in the film industry.

 Chapter 781： Another idea

    In 1978, George Lucas''s "Star Wars" series turned out. For the United States, which lacks cultural heritage, it seems to have found its own heritage. In just over two decades, everything related to Star Wars seems Become an inseparable part of American culture and life.


    Even, Ronald Reagan¡¯s super flicker strategy is also called the Star Wars Project.


    Audiences in other movie markets don¡¯t understand Americans¡¯ obsession with Star Wars culture, just as Ronan can¡¯t understand. Is the Jedi warrior fighting softly with a lamp stick? Is it that good-looking?


    There is also the classic and romantic air-to-space battleship bombardment that the Americans praise.


    If you change the background, it seems to be no different from the medieval gunboats in "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Ronan can¡¯t understand, but countless Americans can understand, even fanatical about it.


    At the premiere scene, when the cloned soldiers lined up and the iconic breathing of the Black Lord Darth Vader came from the stereo, the fans on the scene went crazy.


    It¡¯s hard to believe that a movie character can cause such a sensation because of the unreal feelings.


    This is the charm of Darth Vader!


    This is the charm of "Star Wars"!


    George Lucas''s series alone is enough to be recorded in Hollywood history.


    Ronan stood at the entrance of the theater, watching tens of thousands of black fans who were wearing them, holding them high, or shaking them, and had more than one product closely related to Star Wars in their hands.


    Not to mention those **** fans who wear black Lord suit all over.


    As for the lightsaber, it is standard for movie fans.


    Seeing all this with my own eyes is more intuitive than the simple sales data of more than 20 billion US dollars.


    Not to mention that the "Star Wars" series can continue to shoot sequel movies. The peripheral products alone are worth planning for Relativity Entertainment.


    Now, few people know that George Lucas is planning to retire.


    I never imagined that George Lucas will not only retired, but when he retires, he will directly sell the Lucasfilm he built.


    Ronan gained a reputation with George Lucas a few years in advance. Nothing else, as long as the same conditions are available, it is enough for George Lucas to give priority to relativity entertainment.


    There may be many competitors, but the possibility of Di Baobao is not very big.


    "What are you thinking about?" A nasal questioning voice sounded: "Ronan, why are you in a daze here alone?"


    Ronan turned his head to look, and it was Sofia Coppola who came over, and said with a smile: "I''m feeling the charm of Star Wars."


    Sophia Coppola invited, "Go into the theater together?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Then we will be together."


    The two walked into the theater while chatting. Sophia Coppola worked with Relativity Entertainment on "Lost in Tokyo", and has been on vacation and is not in a hurry for the next project.


    Compared with ordinary directors, Sofia Coppola is more free in work. This is an inherent advantage.


    Ronan first went over to greet George Lucas, and asked specifically: "George, do you really plan to end the Star Wars movie like this?"


    George Lucas bluntly said: "According to my design, this is a story about the Skywalker family. No matter how long the story is, it will come to an end."


    Ronan sighed slightly: "Life without a Star Wars movie to watch is incomplete."


    "No way." George Lucas said with a smile: "I am old, and I don''t want to be criticized anymore, so let''s end here."


    He turned to say, ¡°It¡¯s a young man like you who is very aggressive. It¡¯s rare that your animation studio¡¯s first feature film can be so successful.¡±


    Ronan knew that he was talking about "Despicable Me": "How to say, this is actually taking advantage of others. Chris Reynard''s team, before joining Relativity Entertainment, already had an extremely mature concept And technology, what they need is financial support and opportunities, and it happens that Relativity Entertainment appeared at that stage."


    George Lucas is well informed: "I heard several old friends say that someone in 20th Century Fox might be unlucky for this."


    Lorna shrugged: "This is the problem of Fox in the 20th century."


    George Lucas couldn''t help but laughed, and then said, "Despicable Me" showed me one thing, besides Pixar, there is another way of making animation."


    "Hollywood movies always have to be diverse." Ronan said the truth: "This will become more and more attractive."


    The Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio under Relativity Entertainment truly implements Ronan''s concept of animation film production: efficient production link control and precise cost control.


    The production cost of "Despicable Me" is only US$60 million, and if it is handed over to Pixar Studios, it is just enough for modeling.


    From the very beginning, he recruited Chris Leonard''s team, the former Fox Animation Studios. Ronan never thought of turning them into another Pixar studio.


    Because this is obviously impossible, the style and philosophy of Pixar Studio took 20 years to form.


    Ronan let Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio implement a simpler and more frugal concept.


    Unlike Pixar, which focuses on meticulously polishing the story, Shahai Animation Studio is more focused on the creation of characters, especially the main characters focused by the audience, creating these characters and giving them distinctive personality labels, full performance charm and entertainment interest , Let the audience have a sense of identity and intimacy.


    Xiaohuangren and Gelug are typical.


    Correspondingly, the story of "Despicable Me" can only be regarded as general, even very old-fashioned.


    As for the costly animation, the difference is even greater.


    On the animation screen, Shahai Animation Studio will never deliberately pursue the ultimate perfection, but put more energy and financial resources on the key display position.


    Compared with the more magnificent Pixar animation style, it will never waste energy and time on other backgrounds or details such as water, hair, leaves, etc.


    The reason why Pixar¡¯s Pixar is hanging is that technology and philosophy are on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also a real money-saving.


    In contrast, Shahai Animation Studio is more commercialized, and will strictly control the cost of the film when making the film, ensuring the profit margin of the film and reducing the risk of investment.


    This also meets Ronan''s usual requirements.


    For a long time in the future, Shahai Animation Studio will not have a project with a production cost of 100 million US dollars.


    Even Ronan. George Clint and Chris Leonard have reached an agreement to outsource part of the production of the "Minions" movie and "Kung Fu Panda" to overseas companies to further reduce costs.


    Ronan greeted George Lucas and took the initiative to come to the circle of the alumni of the USC Film School.


    After chatting with many people, Ronan deliberately chatted with Robert Zemikis a few more words.


    "Have you not considered it yet, Robert?" Ronan asked directly, "Throughout Hollywood, I can''t find a better director for "Alice in Wonderland" than you."


    Robert Zemeckis smiled and said, "I still want to rest for a while. You are asking me to end the holiday early."


    The two are very familiar, Ronan doesn¡¯t go in circles, and said: ¡°This is a pure 3D movie. You can express your thoughts on 3D as much as possible.¡±


    Robert Zemikis put a smile away, and said solemnly: "I have read the script and related plans. Ronan, to achieve the results I expected, the project may require about 180 million US dollars in production funds."


    With this idea, if you want to shoot a real 3D movie, you must burn money. Ronan has been mentally prepared for a long time and said: "The production cost of 180 million US dollars can be borne by Shahai Entertainment. I have no problem here."


    Speaking of this, Robert Zemikis no longer hesitated, and simply said: "Let your people talk to my agent about the specific contract. I agree in principle. I also want to shoot a movie. A purer live-action 3D movie."


    For advanced film technology, Robert Zemeckis, like James Cameron, is tirelessly chasing at the forefront.


    Robert Zemeckis went to find an agent, Ronan ordered Connie who was following to report back to George Clint as soon as possible.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The heroine tonight suddenly appeared in front of Ronan.


    Ronan saw the other hand stretched out and shook it gently: "Hello, Miss Portman."


    The person who came to say hello was Natalie Portman.


    It may be the relationship between long-term dieting and adherence to vegetarianism. Natalie Portman is very thin and can be called skinny It is not the first time Ronan has met Natalie Portman herself, but Not quite familiar.


    "I really like the heroine in the "Girl" project." Natalie Portman said: "Unfortunately, I didn''t perform well enough to get this role."


    Ronan smiled and said, "The setting of this character doesn''t match Miss Portman."


    Natalie Portman said: "Isn''t this what actors are after to play a role different from yourself and experience a different life?"


    These words are very artistic, but unfortunately they are not the right people.


    Ronan said: "From the perspective of the producer, we must first ensure the audience''s acceptance of the role."


    Natalie Portman is not stupid, but very clever. She immediately noticed that she was wrong, and quickly changed her attitude: "As film creators, we are all responsible for the audience."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It is true."


    Natalie Portman found that Ronan was different from what she had predicted. In order to avoid negative effects, it was enough to stop: "Mr. Anderson, every actor in Hollywood looks forward to cooperating with your company and hopes that we will be in the future. There are opportunities for cooperation."


    Ronan shook hands with her to say goodbye.


    There is no doubt that this is a very smart girl.


    Only when she grows up, she is also disabled, so Matilda is cute.

 Chapter 782： Back pot

    From the beginning of the summer to the end of May, the North American film market is completely dominated by Relativity Entertainment, but "Revenge of the Sith" ended all of this.


    As the publisher of Twentieth Century Fox, after experiencing the tragic failure of "The Kingdom of Heaven", it can be considered proud.


    Unfortunately, at the premiere, apart from polite greetings, no one from 20th Century Fox would say anything to Ronando.


    In the past year or so, the two sides have faced each other tit-for-tat because of their interest demands.


    But none of this prevents the great success of "Revenge of the Sith".


    "Despicable Me" ended the three consecutive North American box office titles of "The Bournegro 3" at the premiere weekend, but "Vengeance of the Sith" did not give "Despicable Me" any North American box office title.


    The box office of the North American opening weekend of this film was more than $118 million.


    In this era when it is extremely rare for North America to open a box office of more than 100 million yuan, it can be said to be a very good box office performance.


    The two films of Relativity Entertainment are not bad either.


    "The Bourne Shadow 3" was released in North America for five weeks, with a total box office of 212.04 million US dollars.


    In addition to overseas revenue, the global box office is already close to 500 million US dollars.


    This film also sits at the top of the 2005 North American and global box office charts.


    Once an animated feature film is popular, the trend is generally very stable. "Despicable Me" is no exception. The next weekend North America collected another 38.92 million US dollars.


    was in theaters for ten days, and the North American box office of this animated film also had $135.87 million.


    Overseas screenings will begin later. There is no concept of Children¡¯s Day in North America, but there are still such exclusive festivals in many overseas countries and regions.


    "Despicable Me" will also appear in as many overseas movie theaters as possible before June 1st.


    For Chris Leonard and his team, after being swept out by Twentieth Century Fox for more than two years, they finally achieved success in the animated feature film, and there is also a feeling of elation.


    "When Twentieth Century Fox fired us, did he ever think we would have a successful day?"


    Inside the Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, Chris Leonard let out a sigh: "We don''t do anything else, just to prove ourselves."


    Ronan recognized the achievements of these people and said, "You did a very good job."


    Chris Leonard shook hands with Ronan heavily: "Thank you, Ronan, thank you for your support. Without your support, we could not do it."


    Several other team leaders in the office also looked over, and they all agreed with Chris Leonard''s point of view.


    Without the full support of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan, the boss, how could a group of people who were swept out of the house have made such an impressive result.


    Ronan smiled slightly and said: "You are too far apart, we are a team."


    At least for a longer period of time, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio will be full of energy and create great value for Relativity Entertainment.


    Some people are happy, others are sad, especially the 20th Century Fox who abandoned the Chris Leonard team.


    Fox Tower, young James Murdoch looked at the box office data of "Despicable Me" and the resume of Chris Leonard, his face was not very good.


    Jim Prolos knows why this is of course, saying: "The Fox Animation Studio headed by Chris Leonard originally worked for 20th Century Fox for many years, but in 2000, the group made the acquisition of Blue Sky Studio. Together with the failure of the animated feature film produced by Chris Leonard¡¯s team, a group of people led by Tom Rothman suggested and promoted the decision to abolish Fox Animation Studios."


    James Murdoch was silent. The brain drain is inevitable in Hollywood, but the way of letting go is a bit hard to accept.


    Many traditional large companies with a long history not only have strong strength and foundation, but also have relatively fierce internal power struggles. Twentieth Century Fox is no exception.


    Jim Prolos seized every opportunity to suppress competitors: "Tom Rothman''s wrong decision caused Fox to lose the animation studio."


    "Don''t ignore the role of Ronan Anderson." James Murdoch is not too old, but he is also a very shrewd figure. He can see the purpose of Jim Pross hiding behind: "As far as I know, from Xiao Huang The concept of people to the creativity of animated feature films all come from Ronan Anderson."


    Thinking of that person who is a few years younger than himself, James Murdoch will have a feeling of admiration. Although the opponent is not from scratch, the situation he faces is much worse than him, but he can There is nothing to say about ability to make today''s results.


    Unfortunately, Ronan Anderson is too ambitious to be acquired by Twentieth Century Fox.


    Jim Prolos did not give up easily, and continued: "The creativity of Ronan Anderson is the key, but the technology of the Chris Leonard team is the foundation. Without the team of Chris Leonard, the best idea will always be Just creativity."


    He said softly, "James, do you know "Peppa Pig"?"


    "I''ve seen a little bit, the UK is very popular now, cartoons and peripheral products sell very well." James Murdoch asked: "This is also the work of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio?"


    Jim Prolos said: "Yes, the original idea came from Ronan Anderson, and then Chris Leonard''s team was responsible for the specific design and production."


    James Murdoch was not surprised by this, because Relativity Entertainment has only Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    Jim Prolos mentioned the most critical part: "According to market estimates, Relativity Entertainment relies solely on the "Little Pig Page" project. In terms of animation copyright and related peripheral income, last year it was 350 million. More than US dollars."


    This number cannot be ignored for Twentieth Century Fox. James Murdoch has also been studying movies and related industries. He is very clear about one thing. Cartoons like "Little Pig Page" can For many years to come, hundreds of millions of super income will be contributed every year.


    Ronan Anderson is such a genius! Just a pink pig can make so many articles.


    It is nothing to give up Fox Animation Studio, after all, Fox still has Blue Sky Studio.


    James Murdoch couldn''t help but shook his head slightly. It was the biggest mistake to acquire this company before the development of Relativity Entertainment.


    "In this matter, I will instruct the board of directors to hold Tom Rothman accountable." James Murdoch just said one sentence and then changed the subject: "Surely "Kings of Heaven" failed?"


    Jim Prolos did not evade: ¡°The investment cannot be recovered in the short term.


    James Murdoch asked: "Since the project has failed, why continue to collaborate with Ridley Scott on a similar type of film project? And the investment is higher?"


    "The biggest responsibility for the failure of "The Kings of Heaven" lies not with Ridley Scott, but with the producer Bruce Dewan." When it comes to the ability to dump the pot, Jim Prolos is no less than any company. Executives: ¡°The original director¡¯s cut version submitted by Ridley Scott received a good response, but producer Bruce Dewan thought that the director¡¯s cut version had a lot of problems, so he personally convened another editing team to review the film. Edited again..."


    James Murdoch frowned: "Is there such a thing?"


    Jim Prolos continued: "Bruce Dewan has many years of rich work experience. I... and other management personnel have always believed in his abilities, so I also agreed with his approach. As a result, the film was released and the response was not good. ideal."


    This kind of thing is universal in the whole world. With the credit, the leader is first of all. If there is a problem, the subordinates must carry the pot.


    The position and power of the two are also the key to this phenomenon.


    James Murdoch said: "I see, don''t let Bruce Dewan participate in the next big project." He asked again: "Are you sure Ridley Scott is suitable?"


    The project has already invested tens of millions of dollars in the early stage, and the loss will be even greater if it stops. Jim Prolos has finally succeeded, and it is impossible to deny himself, saying: "Ridley Scott is still trustworthy."


    James Murdoch himself is not good at producing films. He believes more in the judgment of professionals in this regard, but he said a few more words: "In large production projects, we must be cautious."


    Even if the Fox family had a big business in the twentieth century, they couldn''t stand the fiasco like "The Kings of Heaven".


    Jim Prolos said confidently: "The current production plan is based on the development of "X-Men" and related derivative series, as well as the projects of Ridley Scott and Roland Emmerich. Roland has cooperated with us many times, which is a guarantee of success."


    James Murdoch said: "I hope that the situation like "The Kingdom of Heaven" will not happen againJim Prologis made psychological expectations in advance: "The prospect of "Fantastic Four"..."


    James Murdoch knows all these recent events between 20th Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment. He waved his hand and said, "Even if the movie fails, we cannot make concessions in this regard."


    With the first concession, Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment will be more aggressive, and even demanded to take back the copyright of the "X-Men" series.


    This is the ace film series of 20th Century Fox. It has formulated a related development plan for the next ten years. Where can there be half a concession?


    Jim Pross said: "Yes, I will let the copyright department continue to deal with Marvel Entertainment, the big deal will be delayed."


    The success and failure of big movies are affecting the companies behind each.


    Soon after "The Revenge of the Sith", Ronan rented a business jet and rushed to Turkey''s famous Istanbul with Will Smith and Tom Cruise.

 Chapter 783： The script is wrong

    Istanbul¡¯s Olympic Stadium is crowded with people. One of the highest honors of the European Football Professional League, the Champions League winner, will be decided tonight.


    Ronan, Will Smith, Tom Cruise and several Manchester United executives sat in the VIP box early, and took advantage of the time before the start of the game, and exchanged greetings with the UEFA officials next door to the left.


    This is a game carefully created by UEFA. Even many people are saying that the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League is the highest level and most exciting football event on the planet.


    To a large extent, this statement is not wrong.


    It is an indisputable fact that, despite the political significance, the overall quality of the World Cup matches is not as good as the Champions League in the development of football.


    Ronan was still among the UEFA officials and met the former French superstar Platini. According to Manchester United CEO David Gill, Platini is preparing to run for the next UEFA president.


    If I remember correctly, Platini was successfully elected, officially opening the age of godfather.


    "Look at the right, there are acquaintances." Tom Cruise reminded Ronan: "Our previous competitors."


    Will Smith took the first look and said, "They are also watching the finals."


    Ronan also saw the group of people. The leader was Chief Mansour, and there was another acquaintance among them.


    Even though he had a more beard than when he first met, Ronan recognized it at a glance, another prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Saleh.


    It''s been a long time.


    Someone reminded Saleh in his ear, and Saleh also looked towards Ronan.


    The eyes of the two met, Ronan nodded slightly to Saleh.


    Saleh directly diverted his attention.


    Ronan didn''t care either, anyway, he used Saleh at the end of the year.


    "Is that the prince of Abu Dhabi?" Tom Cruise asked curiously, "I feel there is a story between you."


    Ronan said: "You should have heard that the funds for saving Shahai Entertainment come from Arabs."


    Will Smith whispered: "There have been rumors in Hollywood circles that you cheated the Arabs, and then you have relativistic entertainment."


    "Pit? How is it possible!" Ronan dared to pat his chest and said, "I''m going to pull investment and win-win with the Abu Dhabi consortium. Which Arabs who invested in the Shahai Entertainment film project did not get high profits?


    At this point, he dare to guarantee the integrity!


    Will Smith smiled and said, "I don''t think Chief Mansour thinks that way."


    Ronan said calmly: "One of the reasons they are willing to invest in Shahai Entertainment is to acquire my company and use Shahai Entertainment as a springboard to enter Hollywood. Am I going to give up the company? I rejected Abu Dhabi''s The temptation of money also prevented Hollywood from the Jin Yuan offensive..."


    When it comes to this, Ronan can''t make it up.


    The opening music of the Champions League sounded on the stadium. Manchester United and AC Milan entered the field and the game was about to begin.


    "Let''s watch the ball." Ronan suggested: "I hope we can have the last laugh."


    Will Smith turned his head and looked to a box at the back. AC Milan¡¯s Galliani¡¯s bald head was particularly prominent.


    "The Berlusconi father and daughter are next to him." Tom Cruise apparently studied the opponent''s situation: "The blonde girl is called Barbara, and it is said to be very coquettish."


    Will Smith rubbed his chin and said, "Really? Will we have an intersection with the AC Milan club?"


    Ronan reminded: "The game has started."


    The two people did not continue the discussion, and all looked at the stadium. The UEFA Champions League final kicked off from 2004 to 2005.


    The previous game was dubbed the "Istanbul Miracle" by countless people. Ronan naturally remembered it, so he also vaguely reminded Ferguson.


    Compared with Benitez, Ferguson has more experience and higher prestige among players. After he emphasized the need to quickly concentrate on getting into the game, Manchester United players attach great importance to it.


    These reactions are on the court, and Manchester United enters the game faster.


    The average age of AC Milan is older, which will bring them a wealth of experience, but it is also easy for young people to burst out suddenly.


    However, AC Milan is more integrated than Manchester United.


    But the young Manchester United has many hot spots.


    Less than half a minute after the start, Peter Pan Robben started the explosive mode. After receiving a long pass from Harvey Alonso, he drove the ball straight into the AC Milan penalty area.


    In the Champions League until the final, there is no secret between the two sides. Manchester United has studied Shevchenko and Kaka, etc. AC Milan also knows the characteristics of every Manchester United player.


    There is a kind of player in this world. Even if you know what he is going to do next, you also know that he will not make the second choice, but you just can''t prevent him.


    Robben in good condition is undoubtedly a typical one.


    Robben cut inside, made a posture to shoot, then cut inside, then posture shot, and then made a curve ball with his left foot, the ball went into the net from the far corner of the goal.


    took only forty seconds, and Manchester United took the lead!


    Gattuso and Maldini who defended Robben fought helplessly. They knew what Robben was going to do, but they couldn''t keep up with Robben''s rhythm.


    One trick, eat all over the sky!


    This is the fastest goal in the history of the Champions League final!


    Will Smith hugged his head incredibly, Tom Cruise grew up in a daze, Ronan was scratching his head, as if he couldn''t believe his team took the lead so easily.


    "We... are ahead?" Will Smith asked first, then hugged Tom Cruise hard: "Great! We are ahead!"


    Ronan also embraced Tom Cruise and Will Smith one by one to celebrate this moment.


    The lead came too fast, beyond everyone''s expectations.


    The slightly old AC Milan seems to be overwhelmed by the young and aggressive Manchester United. Manchester United¡¯s full-blown play style also makes AC Milan¡¯s somewhat old defense line tired.


    Manchester United have the absolute upper hand on the field!


    After more than ten minutes, the stormy AC Milan team finally failed to overcome the fast-paced attack that Manchester United has maintained since the opening.


    Rooney made a wall score with his back, Robben rushed out of the crowd with lightning, kicked the ball to the far corner with his not very good right foot, and the alphabet Luo, who was on the back point, took advantage of the young and explosive advantage to grab Cafu. The shovel shot into the net before.


    Manchester United lead AC Milan 2-0!


    On the court, the players celebrated wildly.


    When I saw it, Ronan was high-fiving Will Smith and Tom Cruise!


    As far as this game is concerned, Manchester United is in better shape and has more targeted play. Ferguson seems to have seen Cafu and Maldini''s physical function decline with age, allowing Alphabet Luo and Robben to rely on speed and The explosive force focused on the two defense zones.


    Perhaps, time is the fairest to people.


    Experience can make up for some of the defects caused by the deterioration of body functions, but it cannot completely make up for it.


    Facing one of the two best attackers in the world in the future, the aging Cafu and Maldini are a little weak.


    This also reminded Ronan of the 2002 World Cup, throwing away the referees and many other factors. As far as Maldini is concerned, the golden ball lore, is it not because of his age that he was rushed by the younger South Korean forward.


    Of course, under normal circumstances, South Korea would be dead, but they ended up being the most shameless host in the history of the World Cup.


    Not far away, the Chief Mansour saw the more excited Manchester United players continue to beat AC Milan, he couldn''t help turning his head and glanced at the box where Ronan and others were, with a thoughtful expression on his face.


    He has only one feeling: the Manchester United team built by Ronan Anderson is stronger and more combative than the Manchester United team he wanted to acquire before!


    Ronan Anderson is not only very strong in investing in film projects, but also has an extraordinary eye for buying football!


    This Manchester United team is more attractive to Mansour.


    Before the end of the first half, Manchester United once again set off an attacking frenzy. Alphabet Luo and Robben suddenly changed positions. In a very short period of time, the two changed from an in-cut winger to a traditional winger.


    Robben forced Cafu on the left with speed, and the pass came to the back point. Alphabet Luo is like the South Korean forward in the World Cup. With the advantage of young height and strength, he pressured Marti who was stuck in position. Ni, smashed the ball to the center.


    Under the interference of Maldini, the effect of Altera''s header ferrying was not ideal, and it was passed behind Manchester United''s outflank players.


    But!


    There is Lu Xiaopang at home, blessed and healthy!


    Rooney took a barb shot, AC Milan goalkeeper Dida couldn''t react, the ball got into the goal again!


    Before halftime, Manchester United rewrote the score again, leading AC Milan with a huge advantage of three goals. UU reading


    The Manchester United players on the stadium and the Manchester United fans in the stands are all going crazy.


    Before the game, I thought that this would be an extremely difficult game. Who would have thought that the half of the game was not over yet, and I played AC Milan three goals like cutting vegetables.


    Even the always calm old man Ferguson was chewing gum and laughing.


    The game went well beyond imagination.


    "We are the champions!" Will Smith shouted at Ronan: "We are the champions!"


    Tom Cruise smiled very brightly. The game is over. The game is over early and Manchester United will win! "


    At the moment Rooney scored, Ronan was as excited as Will Smith and Tom Cruise. He subconsciously thought that the Manchester United championship was stable.


    But as Will Smith and Tom Cruise yelled "We are the champion" and "The game is over early" in their ears, an inexplicable worry suddenly appeared in Ronan''s mind.


    The first half of the game ended at this time, and Manchester United led AC Milan 3-0.


    Ronan looked at the scoreboard and muttered, "This script is not right! Why is it leading 3-0?"


    What is the final result of the team that used to lead 3-0?


    Ronan quickly said to the Manchester United staff next to him: "I want to talk to Coach Ferguson."

 Chapter 784： Crazy football

    Inside the stadium, the locker rooms of the two teams are not far apart. The AC Milan team''s locker room is silent. The air seems to be stagnant. All the players are tired, confused and puzzled, listening to the sound coming from the next door. The noise and celebration.


    That is the voice from the Manchester United locker room, it seems they are already celebrating their championship.


    "Have you heard? They are celebrating!" Maldini decided to come out, and he must also stand up: "The game is not over yet, Manchester United''s **** is celebrating the championship..."


    At the same time, the old handsome Ferguson put down the phone, the smile on his face gradually closed, and his expression became very serious.


    The boss reminded me that the game only lasted forty-five minutes!


    The opponent is AC Milan, one of the best teams in Europe!


    Ferguson was chewing gum, standing at the door of the dressing room listening to the various noisy celebrations inside, his expression increasingly serious.


    When the stern Alex Ferguson returned, he pushed the door into the locker room.


    When Ferguson walked into the locker room, the scene was crazy. The players were shouting at each other as if they had won the championship.


    So Ferguson switched directly to the hair dryer mode and roared: "Shut up! In 5 minutes, I don''t want to hear any of you! I don''t want to hear a word!"


    Ferguson¡¯s authority in this team is undoubted. Many people have said about Manchester United King Cantona, Manchester United¡¯s greatest captain Keane and so on.


    In fact, at the team level, Manchester United has one and only one real boss, and that is Ferguson!


    All the players shut up, the Manchester United locker room immediately became quiet, and then Ferguson began to urge the second half of the game, especially about AC Milan will fight back.


    But once a person''s nerves are too excited or relaxed, it is difficult to adjust in a short time, especially for young people.


    Ronan has been worried about whether the score of 3 to 0 in the first half will cause a psychological change for the younger Manchester United team.


    After all, the once experienced AC Milan team has not escaped this normal change.


    "You look serious." Will Smith asked curiously: "Aren''t we leading three goals? Looking at your expression, I think AC Milan is the leader."


    Ronan said: "The second half was difficult."


    Tom Cruise has always studied football, and then he said: "In the first half, Manchester United took the initiative to bring the attacking rhythm. It did completely suppress AC Milan, but it also consumed too much physical energy. In the second half, Will there be insufficient physical fitness? Our opponent is AC Milan after all."


    Ronan nodded slightly. In addition to the psychological changes, the former AC Milan may also experience physical problems.


    In this game, if there is no intermission, Manchester United is very likely to play the fourth or even fifth of AC Milan, but after the intermission adjustment, it is difficult to say.


    Sure enough, the second half of the game had just begun, and the situation on the field changed immediately. The AC Milan team, which could only passively parry, was actively suppressed by substitution adjustments.


    It seems that Manchester United has undergone some changes, not very obvious, but it is still sensible.


    As one of the three midfielders, Scholes was keenly aware of this change and frequently shouted loudly to remind his teammates, and Ferguson''s assistant coach on the sidelines also kept shouting.


    Even, Ferguson called Essien, who was warming up and more defensive and aggressive, to prepare for a substitution.


    In the first half, Manchester United gave AC Milan a blow at the opening and grabbed the start.


    In the second half, AC Milan returned to the game. In less than three minutes, Kaka got rid of Alonso, rushed, and dribbled the ball.


    is completely different from the fancy foot movements of traditional Brazilian players when breaking through. Kaka''s style looks more like a breakthrough midfielder in Europe. The movements are more concise and practical, and it is more dependent on the explosive power and acceleration of the body.


    Therefore, Kaka will face the problem of almost all speed players in the future-injuries.


    But healthy Kaka is very, very scary.


    The state of AC Milan is recovering, but the overall situation is not particularly ideal. Just like Manchester United in the first half, the personal ability of the star at the critical moment has become the breaking point of the situation.


    Kaka alone penetrated Manchester United''s midfield line, and before Vidic came up to block, he shot from the front of the penalty area, and the ball flew into the net against the post.


    The morale of AC Milan was boosted, and most of the Manchester United players were silent.


    Ferdinand and Gary Neville in the defensive line, Scholes in the midfield and other old players are all boosting morale.


    "It''s okay." Will Smith muttered, "It''s just a ball."


    Ronan frowned slightly, but at this time, in addition to the players on the field, even the head coach can play a limited role.


    The coach can only be adjusted through substitutions. Ferguson replaced Scholes with Essien and used his animal waist to deal with cards.


    But the substitution was just completed and AC Milan scored a second goal!


    Cafu made a seemingly less threatening cross from the flank and was nudged by Shevchenko near the penalty spot. The ball made a very strange arc, hit the pillar near the corner of the goal, and fell into it. goal!


    Under the attack of Vidic and Ferdinand, it can only be said to be luck.


    Manchester United players were stunned. Everyone in AC Milan celebrated. The confidence of the old European teams returned to them.


    The situation is changing rapidly!


    By this time, the Manchester United players were a little bit confused. It seemed that they couldn''t believe it. In just three minutes, they lost two goals so easily?


    This is surprisingly unexplainable.


    Ronan looked at all this, did the script really make a mistake? How could this weird situation occur?


    Will Smith yelled dissatisfiedly: "What are they thinking? Damn it! Why is it suddenly leading by one ball?"


    Tom Cruise said: "The situation is not so good for Manchester United."


    Ronan nodded slowly, but the game is still going on. Apart from watching from the stands, they can only hope that the Manchester United players can stand up to the next game.


    Anyone who knows football knows very well that Manchester United is really dangerous.


    Those who have been scored consecutively with a 3-0 lead often not only equalize the score, but also stage a major reversal.


    If Manchester United''s game is reversed by AC Milan, it will become a joke for fans for many years to come.


    For example, a certain European strong team and star, who led by a big score in the first round of the Champions League semi-finals year after year, was reversed by the opponent and became the talk of countless black fans.


    The people who support them can''t refute it with any reason, because the performance of the team and the stars is right there.


    So, fighting spirit and will issues have always been his biggest flaw.


    Has Manchester United been beaten by two consecutive goals? Indeed, one thing was missed. The players on the field were fluttering. Even Robben, who performed the best in the first half, made mistakes again and again.


    During the ¡¡¡¡ period, Shevchenko won another single move, but Cech resolved the crisis.


    The game has undoubtedly come to the most critical moment. Ronan really wants his team to win the championship and has also done a lot of work. For example, the semifinals easily eliminated Mourinho''s Chelsea. Sufficient time to prepare for the Champions League final, such as reminding Ferguson to pay attention to certain problems of the team.


    More importantly, Ronan has brought many key players that Manchester United needs now and in the future.


    Cech, Evra and Vidic in the back line, Essien, Carrick and Alonso in the midfield, Robben, Rooney and Drogba in the attack line, etc.


    It can be said that without Ronan''s success in acquiring Manchester United, there would be no Manchester United team in the Champions League final.


    The current problems can only be solved by players and coaches.


    Ronan¡¯s various calculations are hardly effective at this moment. After all, only the players decide the game.


    AC Milan¡¯s third goal came as if it had been negotiated. Pirlo took the lift ball and went straight into the dead corner of the goal.


    At this moment, all the Manchester United fans present were silent. Even Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise were relatively speechless.


    Anyone with a bit of common sense knows that Manchester United has suffered a blow and may lose the final.


    Ferguson looked sullen, and the players on the court were desperate. Even old players like Ferdinand and Gary Neville seemed to lose their temper.


    In the first and second half, the performance of the two teams seemed to be reversed.


    This is undoubtedly the most exciting Champions League final ever, and it is also the most ups and downs!


    The AC Milan players are completely awake, all cheering each other up, wanting to take the opportunity to score a few more goals and win the game.


    Manchester United is in adversity.


    Professional players are also humans, and there are emotions and sorrows. Manchester United players seem to be unable to stand up.


    Ronan looked at the players on the field as if they had lost their souls. He had no doubt that he would lose the fourth and fifth goals next.


    But some players are born for the big scene always stand up when the team needs it most.


    Perhaps, these players have various problems such as arrogance, arrogance and low self-esteem, but they are never defeated. Their nerves in the game are as tough as steel.


    There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is such a player.


    When the few leaders on the field were silent, Ji Luo stood up and encouraged his teammates by shouting, waving his arms, and slapped his palms.


    Ferguson''s most important opponent this past season is Mourinho. Learning from his opponents has always been the strength of the old coach.


    Mourinho, who seems conservative, has crazy times, such as daring to fight for his life at critical moments.


    So, Ferguson didn''t change into a defensive player, he directly sent a 40-meter machete!


    Drogba replaces Rooney!


    The powerful World of Warcraft, with its super physical fitness, has won room for two scoring wingers.


    The attack line renewed its momentum, which also caused AC Milan to not dare to push all the players easily. Manchester United stabilized the situation on the field. After 80 minutes, as the AC Milan team''s physical fitness declined, they regained their advantage.


    Drogba received a pass from Alonso and turned his back to the letter Luo. After the latter made an inward cut, he did not lift his head. A long shot penetrated Dida''s ten fingers!


    Manchester United took the lead again and maintained the lead to the end!

 Chapter 785： champion

    "Win! We won!"


    As the final whistle sounded, Ronan and Will Smith and Tom Cruise high-five to celebrate: "This victory is not easy!"


    As the only three shareholders of the club, the three embraced and celebrated.


    In the first year of buying the team, they won the Premier League and the Champions League. Regardless of honor and asset appreciation, just mention it to others, it is very face.


    For the rich and famous, face is a very important thing.


    On the court, the players of Manchester United are also embracing and celebrating. The players and coaches on the bench have already rushed into the court.


    The old handsome Ferguson''s white hair wafted in the night wind, but he couldn''t hide his bright smile.


    Since the Triple Crown in 1999, Ferguson has always dreamed of reaching the Champions League again, for which he has not hesitated to set off Manchester United''s technical reform.


    Now, Ferguson finally got his wish.


    There are winners, there are bound to be losers. AC Milan players can only serve as the background emperor of Manchester United''s success this season.


    Even though they were only a few steps away from victory.


    The game is over.


    After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Manchester United finally defeated AC Milan 4 to 3, winning the club''s third Champions League!


    In the stands, everyone around them congratulated Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise.


    Before the start of the season, when the three men jointly acquired Manchester United, although the British and European media were more inclined to them than Mansour¡¯s Abu Dhabi consortium, it was not that no one was waiting to see Manchester United''s jokes.


    Even some European fans and media have given Manchester United the nickname of the Hollywood team.


    But this season''s European League has basically come to an end, and Manchester United has become one of the most successful teams in Europe.


    Many people, even from Ronan''s management of Manchester United, have further confirmed that professional football has long been recognized as the truth.


    A big investment can bring good players! Money can win the championship!


    Next season, the arms race in major European leagues will inevitably escalate.


    Representatives of the major sponsors of the Manchester United team also came to say hello to Ronan. Manchester United won the championship. Although the sponsor also gave an extra bonus, it was a win-win situation.


    Soon, Manchester United will negotiate new sponsorship contracts with their sponsors.


    With Manchester United¡¯s business influence, coupled with this season¡¯s performance, the sponsorship contract rose by 20% very easily.


    Manchester United won the championship, bringing not only honor, but also huge money income.


    The prize money for the Champions League alone is as high as 40 million euros.


    Not to mention the honor, how many top players dream of touching the St. Bladder Cup are not available.


    For example, Ronaldo has not won the Champions League once.


    For example, Buffon once did not retire in his forties, like he wanted to win the Champions League.


    There are many examples.


    After the awards ceremony, Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise also congratulated the team on winning, and Ronan personally promised that when the team returns to Manchester, the prize money for the Champions League will be Arrived immediately.


    The huge honor and sufficient bonuses made the players even more excited. With Rooney and Alphabet Luo as the leaders, some players picked up champagne and began to make champagne rain on Ronan.


    Ronan directly retreated.


    Manchester United have achieved great success this season.


    When the team returned to Manchester the next day, not to mention the crowds of fans at the airport, even the British media were crazy.


    Fleet Street not only gave the team the highest praise, but also praised Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise without hesitation.


    Especially last year Ronan led the summer signings, which was even more praised.


    "Ronan Anderson has brought top fresh blood to Manchester United, Ferguson and new and old players have brought Manchester United and Ronan Anderson the two most important titles of the season!"


    Almost everyone admits that Ronan''s signing after buying Manchester United laid the foundation for Manchester United''s success this season.


    Manchester United¡¯s new players are gradually taking the lead, becoming the main force or rotation main force.


    For example, the rise of Drogba and Rooney''s ability to play center has caused Van Nistelrooy''s playing time to be repeatedly compressed.


    The professional football competition is cruel.


    Van Nistelrooy is a typical frustration.


    After the end of this season, Van Nistelrooy decided to leave Manchester United. At present, many clubs have expressed strong interest in the king of the small penalty zone.


    Since Van Nistelrooy is in his golden age and he has a two-year contract with Manchester United, the transfer fee will inevitably bring a lot of income.


    David Gill explained to Ronan that Real Madrid intends to sweep Ronaldo out and intends to introduce Van Nistelrooy. He plans to use the funds from the sale of Van Nistelrooy to dig into the corners of Barcelona and La Masia Film and Television Academy.


    Manchester United has already come into contact with Leo Messi¡¯s father and has offered a very attractive commission and contract. That father is more tempted.


    However, David Gill is not too sure about whether it can be achieved or not. Leo Messi is not an ordinary second-team player. As early as February 2004, when he just met the sixteen-year-old condition, he was with Barcelona. Signed the first professional contract.


    Ronan asked David Gill to further inquire about the existence of liquidated damages clauses, if any, as long as the players and their families are willing to come to Manchester United, directly activate the liquidated damages clause in the contract.


    Barcelona is only very optimistic about Messi''s future, and he is not sure what height he can reach.


    Frankly speaking, there are many amazingly talented young people who have come out of La Masia Film and Television Academy, but few have really kicked them out.


    Ronan still remembers that there was once a crown prince in Barcelona. The specific name is not clear. It is said that the talent is better than Messi. During the La Masia Film and Television Academy, he broke various records created by Messi, so he was known as the crown prince. The presence.


    But in the end, even Ronan, who is a frequent watcher, didn''t know where the player was.


    In professional football, there are so many people who have not realized their talents.


    For example, Ronaldinho, who is now rampant in La Liga, who would have thought that he would start a serious decline at the golden age of 27 or 28?


    Xavi and Iniesta, who are already able to play in the first team, also have room for operation. The core of the Barcelona team now coached by Rijkaard is Deco, not Xavi.


    As for Professor Bu, it seems more suitable to go to Hollywood.


    Manchester United held a grand championship parade after getting off the plane. In the evening, Manchester United also held a celebratory cocktail party.


    As the owner of the club, Ronan will certainly not be absent.


    At the reception, he saw an unexpected guest.


    "You are welcome to join." Ronan shook hands with the bearded Arab opposite: "Good evening, Saleh, long time no see."


    Saleh looked at his former friend and said in very fluent English: "Hello, Ronan, it''s been a long time since I saw you."


    This sounded uninteresting, with a faint resentment, Saleh said formulaically: "Congratulations, your team has achieved great success."


    As the host, Ronan is still quite enthusiastic: "Thank you."


    Saleh asked: "Do you have time now? I want to chat with you."


    "Yes." Ronan did not refuse: "Salih, we are old friends, feel free to talk."


    Saleh asked back: "Old friend? Ronan, do you really think we are friends?"


    Ronan smiled and said calmly: "Of course, I always thought you were my friend."


    "But is there a friend like you?" Saleh asked: "Back then, you used the trust of Abu Dhabi as a source of funding for your business start, and then turned your back on your partner. Last year, brother Mansour deliberately In the acquisition of Manchester United, you intervened midway and took away the Manchester United club."


    He stared at Ronan closely: "Which friend would you do like this?"


    Ronan put a smile away and said very seriously: "Salih, I invested in Abu Dhabira. As an investor, do you get a return? What is the return on investment ratio? How many legitimate businesses are in this world? Can the annual investment return ratio reach 50%?"


    Ronan doesn¡¯t need Saleh¡¯s answer at all: ¡°My cooperation with the Abu Dhabi consortium, the rate of return on each investment exceeds 50%. Does our cooperation violate the contract? Or am I promised? Didn¡¯t you get your investment income? Saleh, you are also a participant, should you be very clear?¡±


    "I..." Saleh didn''t know what to say for a moment.


    Ronan continued: "When you called me, I still said those words. My investment cooperation with Abu Dhabi is a win-win situation. I have brought huge investment returns to Abu Dhabi. As a result, what Abu Dhabi wants Not only revenue, but also my company!"


    He glanced at Saleh and said: "The acquisition of Manchester United last year was not a normal business competition. I was studying Manchester United many years ago. Otherwise, the acquisition would go so smoothly? How could I be the first time the acquisition was successful? , Has brought so many successful new aids to Manchester United?"


    probably noticed Ronan''s situation Mansour came over at this moment.


    Saleh was speechless, Mansour patted Saleh lightly, and whispered, "No need."


    He looked at Ronan and said with a slight smile: "Congratulations on your team for winning the Champions League."


    Ronan said again: "Thank you, Mr. Minister, it is a great honor to be here."


    "You were so successful in your first season with Manchester United." Mansour still smiled and said: "It''s really amazing."


    Ronan said: "It''s all the credit of Ferguson''s coach and players. I didn''t expect to win two championships this season."


    After Mansour appeared, Saleh retreated to the side without interjecting.


    It can be seen that his status in Abu Dhabi is much lower than that of Mansour.


    Mansour said suddenly: "Ronan, I have a proposal."

 Chapter 786： Inhumanity

    Anyone who can achieve success should not be underestimated, even if Mansour''s success is inseparable from his background identity.


    In fact, from the difference in status between Mansour and Saleh, it can be seen that Mansour¡¯s ability is definitely higher than that of Saleh, otherwise the chiefs of Abu Dhabi will not be in charge of the consortium. Mansour.


    Ronan has dealt with Mansour many times. The deepest influence that this person left on him is not the trenches of the Arabs, but the temperament of winning without arrogance and defeat.


    This person is particularly resilient.


    Think about it, the attitude of the Western society towards the Arab world should not be too obvious. As Abu Dhabi¡¯s spokesperson in the Western world, Mansour would be easily defeated, and there would be no such successful investment by the Abu Dhabi consortium.


    In recent years, even in the United States, the Abu Dhabi consortium has made a difference, winning two teams from the four major sports professional leagues.


    Perhaps, this is nothing for a wealthy consortium of hundreds of billions, but the prefix with an Arab is very valuable.


    Although Ronan gave up his cooperation with the Abu Dhabi consortium because of social trends and the other''s ambitions, he did not want to become an enemy with the Abu Dhabi consortium when possible.


    "Mr. Minister." Ronan maintained the polite smile his master must have: "If you have anything to say, please."


    Mansour has been in the Western world for many years and seems to have learned to express it more directly: "Mr. Anderson, I still have a strong interest in Manchester United. To be precise, since last night, I have become more interested in Manchester United."


    Ronan roughly guessed what he was going to say.


    Sure enough, Mansour said: "For you and me, Manchester United is always a business and an investment. Today, your investment is a big success. Mr. Anderson, the Abu Dhabi consortium is willing to pay 1 billion pounds from You buy Manchester United Club."


    The price is quite attractive. Ronan used financing to acquire the Manchester United club. The total cost was just over 600 million US dollars. This is a nearly 40% return on investment.


    Mansour saw Ronan not talking, and continued to add weight: "All the debts of Manchester United will be taken care of by the Abu Dhabi consortium after the completion of the acquisition."


    Ronan looked at Mansour, and he was indeed a rich and oily Arab, and he was so inhumane.


    In Mansour¡¯s words, the debts that Ronan passed on to Manchester United after the acquisition of Manchester United were all returned by the Abu Dhabi consortium. Except for a small amount of personal investment, if this transaction really can be achieved, Ronan will be at Manchester United. All the above will become a model of the empty glove white wolf!


    In one year, the profit of 780 million U.S. dollars, arms sales and the like, did not make such money.


    Mansour knows very well that when money accumulates to a certain extent, it is not only a number game, but also controls people''s hearts.


    Manchester United, especially now this well-structured, vigorous and energetic Manchester United team, he really wants it, and is willing to pay a certain price for it.


    Ronan stabilized his mind and said with a smile: "Mr. Minister, I can feel your sincerity, please allow me to think about it."


    After all, Ronan did not exceed the scope of a normal person. In addition, he was originally a businessman. Because of the businessman''s nature, such a high investment profit could not be unmoved.


    Mansour shook hands with Ronan: "I hope Mr. Anderson can seriously consider it. My words will remain valid until the beginning of next season."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "I also need to discuss with other shareholders."


    After the two exchanged a few words, Mansour left and Salih glanced at Ronan, but finally did not say anything, and followed Mansour.


    "There are many teams in the Premier League." Saleh whispered: "We are not Manchester United."


    Mansour glanced at his close brother, and said patiently: "Why do we want to buy a football team, Saleh, have you thought about it?"


    Saleh said, "Isn''t it for making money?"


    Mansour shook his head slightly: "Football is the world''s largest sport, and the Premier League is the league with the best commercial operation and spread. We need a window, a window for the whole world to know and understand Abu Dhabi, so I Has been planning to acquire the Premier League team."


    With rare patience, he said to Saleh: "It is decided that we must acquire a super team with sufficient influence. Although this will cost more money, it will yield the fastest results. For a small and medium-sized team, we need to build it into a well-known team, how much time will it take, how many players need to be purchased, and we need to invite well-known coaches..."


    Saleh nodded slowly, and understood what his brother was thinking.


    Mansour looks at the problem far more thorough than the average person: "In that case, we will not spend less than buying Manchester United from Ronan Anderson, and may even be higher. In addition, there is also a time cost, which is impossible to measure by money. of!"


    "I see." Saleh said.


    Mansour patted his shoulder lightly: "Throughout the entire Premier League, in fact, only Manchester United and Arsenal can meet our requirements, but Manchester United is better. I am also under pressure and need to spend a lot of money as soon as possible. See the effect, otherwise how to explain to Abu Dhabi?"


    After all, he is just the chief operating officer of the Abu Dhabi consortium, not the real owner.


    Saleh said: "It is very difficult to acquire Manchester United, Ronan Anderson is too complicated."


    Mansour shook his head slightly: "His mind is very complicated, yes, but from another aspect, Ronan Anderson''s mind is also very simple. After all, he is a businessman. Football is just a commercial speculation. As long as the profits are high enough..."


    He laughed suddenly: "As long as you can win Manchester United, it will be worth more than ¡ê1 billion."


    The Abu Dhabi consortium lacks everything except money.


    A problem that can be solved with money has never been a problem in the eyes of Mansour.


    At the cocktail party, Ronan was coping with communication while considering the pros and cons of Mansour¡¯s proposal.


    From an investment perspective, this is really a very cost-effective deal.


    To be honest, Ronan also needs funds at this stage to realize more plans.


    But selling Manchester United at this point was a bit unwilling.


    Faced with this choice, most people may choose to sell directly, but Ronan¡¯s wealth also gives him the confidence to refuse. After all, this year he may become a man with a wealth of literally tens of billions.


    After the cocktail party, Ronan found Will Smith and Tom Cruise, and briefly communicated with them.


    The two people were also a little excited after listening.


    After all, how can such a high investment profit be unmoved.


    But they are not ordinary people after all, and they belong to the top class with a net worth of over 100 million in Hollywood.


    After Ronan briefly introduced the relevant situation, Will Smith gradually calmed down and said: "I listen to you in terms of investment. Ronan, if you want to sell, I support you and want to continue to be the boss of Manchester United. I am willing, football is actually quite interesting."


    Tom Cruise said: "From an investment point of view, the sale is indeed very cost-effective, but we are not short of money at the moment. With the development momentum of Manchester United, it may be more valuable in the future."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Well, let''s not rush to reply to Mansour, but consider it for a while, and wait until July."


    He emphatically warned: "The news is limited to the three of us, and it should not affect the normal long-distance transfer of the club."


    "Understood." Will Smith said, "Don''t worry."


    Tom Cruise worried: "Where is Mansour? What if he takes the initiative to speak to the media..."


    Ronan said directly: "Then we will reject him publicly, presumably he will not make such an unwise choice."


    Regardless of Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise, it takes time to calm down the impulse caused by huge financial gains and consider this issue in a more peaceful mind.


    involves a transaction of billions of pounds, and Ronan can''t help being careless, and thinking about it for a while, it doesn''t hurt.


    This news did not spread, and naturally it will not affect the normal operation of Manchester United. Manchester United ended the journey of a season from 2004 to 2005 with the outstanding performance of the Premier League and the Champions League.


    Later, Ronan signed new sponsorship contracts with multiple sponsors on behalf of Manchester United. These sponsorship contracts alone can bring Manchester United more than 100 million pounds in revenue each year.


    Ronan does not need to invest any money in Manchester United. Manchester United''s own hematopoietic ability can not only meet the needs of signings, but also repay debts.


    In the first week of the end of the Champions League, Manchester United reached an agreement with Real Madrid. Van Nistelrooy transferred to the Real Madrid club for 35 million euros.


    This money will be managed by Manchester United for digging the corner of Barcelona.


    Professional football circles are becoming increasingly commercialized. As long as the money **** is swayed well, it is difficult to have a wall that will not be dug down.


    A few years ago, as the captain and flag of Barcelona, ??Luis Figo how did he get to his rival Real Madrid?


    In the future, clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool that do not have any direct player transfers will become increasingly rare.


    At the end of a Manchester United season, Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise convened two meetings with the club¡¯s top leaders and left London and returned to Los Angeles.


    The summer season of the North American film market is in full swing, with major production movies being released one after another.


    Among them, there are many successful works like "The Bournemouth 3" and "Revenge of the Sith", and there are also works such as "Heavenly Kings" and "Escape from the Island of Clone" that have failed commercially.


    The directors of these two failed works were supported by relatively strong capital in the past, but it is not very sad.


    A 20th-century Fox producer became the backer of "The Kingdom of Heaven". Ridley Scott was not affected much and continued to prepare for new works.


    DreamWorks suspended its cooperation with Michael Bay, but Shahai Entertainment has already contacted Michael Bay.

 Chapter 787： Just find yourself

    Ronan met Michael Bay in the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building.


    This director who uses explosions as his second life has a long face that is unforgettable.


    "Sit down." Ronan greeted: "Michael, we are old friends, you are welcome."


    Michael Bay sat on a single sofa and said bluntly: "I didn''t expect Ronan to cooperate with me intentionally at this time."


    Ronan smiled and said, "The project "Transformers" fits your style. I believe you can succeed."


    "Thank you." Michael Bay¡¯s failure gave him a sense of the cold world he had never experienced in Hollywood: "Ronan, thank you for believing in me."


    Counting from entering the first film directed by Hollywood, even if "Pearl Harbor" did not meet the expectations of the filmmakers, strictly speaking, Michael Bay has never failed at any time. All the way is smooth, except for professional film critics. Apart from the crowd of crow mouths, others value him very much.


    But after the failure of "Escape from the Island of Clone", DreamWorks stopped working with him, and the people around him also began to speak coldly, as if everything had changed.


    is also at this time, Relativity Entertainment issued an invitation.


    Michael Bay also hopes to prove himself with the success of a new work.


    "About the "Transformers" project." Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and asked directly: "Michael, are you interested?"


    There is no need for both parties to go around. If Michael Bay is not interested, Relativity Entertainment should hurry up and contact the alternate director candidates.


    The person sitting opposite was Ronan Anderson. The invitation was Relativity Entertainment. Michael Bay knew that this was what he needed urgently. He didn''t hesitate to say: "Ronan, I have read the script. Both versions I''ve seen it, as far as my personal wishes are concerned, I am willing to be the director of the "Transformers" project."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I will let Shahai Entertainment talk to your agent about specific cooperation."


    Michael Bay said, "I will greet my agent when I look back."


    Ronan is very clear that the reason why Michael Bay agreed so smoothly is closely related to the failure of "Escape from the Island".


    The film¡¯s tragic box office and word-of-mouth loss severely weakened Michael Bay¡¯s overconfidence and even bloat due to years of success.


    But there are some things that Ronan must say in front, lest "Transformers" appear similar to "Escape from the Island".


    Ronan said directly: "Michael, "Escape from the Clone Island" is not doing well recently. Have you considered the problem?"


    Michael Bay smiled bitterly and said, "Maybe the audience is tired of me."


    Ronan raised his fingers and shook: "How could the audience be tired of you?"


    Michael Bae put a smile away, and said sternly: "I think about something, about this film, when I was shooting, I thought a lot."


    "I think so too." Ronan couldn''t make "Transformers" an experiment in Michael Bay''s transformation style again: "Michael, in my opinion, your ability has never been a problem. "Escape the Clone" It¡¯s not difficult to solve the various problems that you have faced since "Island"."


    If someone else said that, Michael Bailey wouldn''t pay any attention, but this is the opinion of the top gold producer in the industry, and he can''t help but ignore it.


    Michael Bay is very modest, at least in front of Ronan: "Ronan, I really need someone to point me."


    I really want to point out Michael Bay. Ronan certainly does not have this ability. After all, he is not a director, but from the perspective of an onlooker, he can remind the commercial director how much.


    Ronan deliberated slightly and said, "Actually, the key lies in your choice. Michael, you just said that there were too many ideas when shooting and producing "Escape from the Clone Island". Then give up these unnecessary ideas and find Return to self, return to self."


    The meaning of these words couldn¡¯t be clearer. Michael Bay only had a little taste and he understood Ronan¡¯s meaning: "What do you mean, I am returning to the purely commercial route?"


    Ronan will not point fingers at other people¡¯s lives, but he must be responsible for the company¡¯s projects, saying: ¡°Transformers is a purely commercial film project. Michael, I asked you to be the director, so that you can best play on this project. Good style."


    What Michael Bay is best at, of course no one knows better than himself.


    Ronan said directly: "I don''t need you to do extra considerations on this project, and show what you were best at when you were successful. I believe you will succeed."


    Michael Bay slowly said, "I understand."


    In fact, the failure of "Escape from the Island of Clone" has already made Michael Bay reflect on it. Did he really think too much about filming and production?


    As for Michael Bay¡¯s abuse of explosives and vulgar jokes, Ronan didn¡¯t talk to him for the time being. When the project was prepared, he would naturally take time to discuss this issue with Michael Bay.


    And unlike before, Ronan planned to serialize "Transformers" from the beginning, and appropriately incorporate a part of the "Special Forces" style to create a "Transformers" universe, all "Transformers" movie plot and content It is not fragmented, but has a relatively unified plan.


    In particular, there will be no self-denial like the previous "Transformers" series.


    To be precise, the planning rights for the series are in the hands of Relativity Entertainment and Shahai Entertainment, not Michael Bay.


    The tragic failure of "Escape from the Island of Clone" can not only lower Michael Bay''s pay, but also effectively limit his power.


    This is also the key reason why Ronan had to wait for "Escape from the Island" before letting Relativity Entertainment come into contact with Michael Bay.


    Countless movie fans have complained that the reason for their interest in "Transformers" is, on the one hand, the influence of childhood memories and feelings, on the other hand, it is a huge publicity sensation.


    Fans waiting to watch the Autobots vs. Decepticons did not respond well to the first half of the film. Once more than an hour before the film, they only talked about how Bumblebee helped a young American young man fall in love.


    There are more people complaining that Optimus Prime, as the absolute male protagonist, only appeared after more than an hour, and the "Decepticon" logo was not seen from beginning to end.


    At that time, someone gave the most correct way to watch the movie "Transformers". When you enter the theater, you sleep for an hour, and then you have enough energy to watch the rest. You will find that the film is really cool.


    is the content that is deliberately funny everywhere.


    Even in North America, Michael Bay¡¯s jokes are recognized by the audience and the media as boring, and in many cases the characters are talking awkwardly.


    Probably Michael Bay was very impressed with the several collaborations with Will Smith. He always thought he was very good at making funny things. He didn''t know that without Will Smith, his jokes would be boring to American audiences.


    Michael Bay is most liked by the audience, but also explosions, collisions and special effects.


    Although there are cases of excessive abuse, in terms of these aspects, Michael Bay is at the top level in Hollywood.


    Ronan has deeply considered the situation of inviting Michael Bay as the director. On the one hand, he must appropriately restrict Michael Bay¡¯s abuse of certain elements. On the other hand, he must make some articles on the design of the robot, so that the audience can clearly distinguish the Autobot And Decepticons, and the main pros and cons of King Kong.


    Otherwise, you will be in a mess during a fight, and you can''t tell who is who at a glance, which will affect the viewing effect too much.


    Regarding the design of the Autobots and Decepticons, the Industrial Light and Magic team employed by Shahai Entertainment has already started the preliminary work. In order to maximize the emotional effect, Ronan emphasized that the styles of the two kings must be retro. People who are familiar with toys and cartoons can see the shapes in the movie and immediately connect with the memories in their minds.


    No one can deny that the "Transformers" movie series can be successful and the peripheral products are selling well. The emotional effect is one of the keys.


    Michael Bay is not a fan of Transformers, and he directly admitted it.


    In Ronan''s view, this is not only a defect, but an advantage. "Transformers" needs a sentimental effect, and it cannot become a pure fan movie, otherwise the problem will be serious.


    Once Zach Schneider is a big fan of dc comics, he can''t wait to copy the comics to the big screen.


    The results of it? It is more difficult to rely solely on fans to prop up the market for a top-notch commercial film.


    "It doesn''t matter if you are not a fan of Transformers Ronan reminded Michael Bay: "But you must understand this series. "


    He emphasized: "Michael, after you go back, you must make up for the knowledge related to Transformers. Transformers have affected the lives of many people, and we must bring them into the theater. The framework of the film has long been determined, and what we want to produce is A work highlighting the humanity of Optimus Prime and Autobots, and then looking for the best actors, try to make the best use of this cultural property related to robots."


    Michael Bay has done a certain amount of homework before, saying: "Those kids who grew up in the 1980s, they may now want to see the characters and stories they once liked are made into movies. I think this will definitely be It¡¯s a wonderful feeling."


    Ronan smiled and said, ¡°There is a series of publicity plans behind Relativity Entertainment. When we can reach an agreement, you will see all of these. I hope you can cooperate with Relativity Entertainment¡¯s work.¡±


    "I will let the agent talk to you in detail." Of course, Michael Bay will not give any promises that do not understand the content: "I hope we can finally cooperate on such a great project."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "I hope so too."

 Chapter 788： Decepticons attack

    After it is basically determined that Michael Bay will direct "Transformers", preparations for this series have entered the fast lane. Due to the importance of serialization, Ronan will personally serve as the producer of the first part.


    The production budget of the ¡¡¡¡ project is as high as 180 million US dollars, which is solved by the Pacific Investment Foundation through financing.


    Both parties intend to cooperate. The negotiations between Shahai Entertainment and Michael Bay went very smoothly, and they soon reached an agreement on the important option of director''s remuneration.


    The director''s pay for "Transformers" directed by Michael Bay is $13 million, without any post-sharing.


    This is also the inevitable result of the fiasco of "Escape from the Island".


    Earlier, when Michael Bay directed "Pearl Harbor" and "Jedi Men 2", the former received a remuneration for the first installment plus a later share, and he received a remuneration of US$25 million, and the latter had an income of US$30 million+.


    There is always only one standard to measure the value of commercial directors. The fiasco of "Escape from the Clone Island" has also dragged down Michael Bay''s worth.


    In addition, Ronan, as a producer, also has a salary of 10 million U.S. dollars, and part of the post-production share required by industry practices.


    Ronan and Michael Bay will be the two highest paid people in the crew.


    Another big pay for actors, will save money as much as possible.


    Ronan has reached an agreement with Michael Bay to use rookies with certain performance experience as much as possible, and the personal remuneration of any actor shall not exceed 1 million US dollars.


    The cost saved will all be used in special effects production.


    Ronan understands that what the audience wants to see are Transformers, Autobots and Decepticons. Now that he has found Michael Bay, he must work harder on this.


    You don¡¯t need to take care of the producer¡¯s godson like he used to, nor do you need so many plots to show the life of the second young American Sabi, the number of special effects shots will inevitably far exceed that of previous movies.


    At the same time, when Ronan asked Shahai Entertainment to choose actors, he must sign a long-term contract for this series. Any actor who is unwilling to sign a long-term contract will not be considered.


    As for Michael Bay¡¯s evil tastes, such as the two big iron **** dangling under Hercules, it is even less likely to appear.


    In terms of actors, Ronan never considered Shia LaBeouf from the very beginning.


    Even if Spielberg specifically recommended Shia LaBeouf to him for his godson, Ronan would still not consider it.


    Don¡¯t worry about finding an actor.


    What''s the most in Hollywood? The most actors want to get ahead.


    Quite a lot of actors, in order to become famous, are willing to pay a price that ordinary people can''t imagine.


    Shahai Entertainment has issued an announcement on the recruitment of actors on the actors'' union and related entertainment media. The specific actor candidates will be resolved through auditions.


    Really famous big-name celebrities generally do not consider this type of film, because at first glance they know that they are supporting robots.


    But there are too many people in Hollywood waiting for opportunities.


    In just three days after the announcement, Shahai Entertainment has received hundreds of submissions from related actors.


    Everyone knows that appearing in a movie of Relativity Entertainment is almost equivalent to a guarantee of fame, and the producer is Ronan.


    "Transformers" has attracted much attention since the establishment of the project. Not to mention the promotion of the joint promotion of Relativity Entertainment and Hasbro, the series itself has attracted the attention of many fans.


    This is one of the most successful toy series in North America in the 10s. It is listed as the top three trump cards of Hasbro alongside "Special Forces" and "My Little Pony". It is a childhood memory of countless people.


    Many Hollywood movies have proved more than once that as long as they operate properly, feelings can be equated with revenue.


    Childhood killing is really powerful.


    Of course, there is another name for Childhood Killing, the Destroyed Childhood series.


    No matter how you shoot, how good the shots are, it will surely destroy the good memories of some people.


    These memories, hidden in the heart and talking on the lips, are always the most beautiful. Once they are embodied, the good becomes a flaw.


    Ronan, as a former "Transformers" anime fan, understands this mentality very well. He will only take care of the feelings of most fans, but will not follow the requirements of die-hard fans.


    A simple fan movie cannot support the global market of "Transformers".


    According to Ronan¡¯s plan, the production budget is as high as 180 million U.S. dollars, and the future publicity and distribution budget will not be less than 100 million U.S. dollars. Even if Hasbro will rejuvenate its Transformers toys, it will bear a considerable part of it. The cost of publicity and promotion, the investment in Relativity Entertainment is still astronomical.


    This determines that the film must be friendly enough to passersby and audiences.


    Also, Ronan focused on showing Michael Bay the "Transformers" movie released by Hasbro in the 1980s.


    This big movie was criticized by the media and fans, and it was even a turning point in the "Transformers" series.


    The reason is that Hasbro killed the two most attractive characters in the series, Optimus Prime and Megatron, in the big movie.


    The former was directly killed in battle, while the latter was transformed into Jingshatian by the Universe after his death.


    Whether it¡¯s the Heatbreak that takes over as the leader of the Autobots, that is, Mentalist; or the shocking new look of Megatron, the response is not very good.


    Hasbro seriously underestimated the charm of Optimus Prime and Megatron.


    The "Transformers" cartoons, like "Special Forces", are ads for Hasbro to sell toys. From the perspective of toy sales, there is nothing wrong with continuously introducing new toys. After all, this can stimulate market consumption.


    It¡¯s just that Hasbro¡¯s actions were too big, leaving no room for the fans to mentally prepare, so they killed their two favorite characters.


    These are all lessons from film.


    Frankly speaking, Jingpotian is fortunate to say that as the successor of Optimus Prime, there is really no charm at all.


    For the live-action movie series, as long as the audience can accept it, Optimus Prime and Megatron will love each other forever.


    After all, according to Hasbro''s Cybertron Civil War, Optimus Prime and Megatron used to be close brothers before the outbreak of the Civil War.


    Following the official contract between Michael Bay and Shahai Entertainment, a press conference initiated by Shahai Entertainment with the participation of Ronan, Michael Bay and Hasbro was also held in the front hall of the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Hundreds of reporters arrived at the scene.


    Thousands of Transformers fans gathered in the small square in front of the Theory of Relativity Building, commonly known as "wire".


    The reporters who had been arranged long ago went deep into the fans and started the interview before the press conference.


    "Ronan Anderson will adapt "Transformers" into a movie, do you expect it?" the reporter asked.


    A white man in his thirties held up his limited edition Optimus Prime and said: "I look forward to it very much. I am looking forward to this day for too long! I have been thinking that Transformers can be made into a movie, and worried that the movie will destroy me For the fond memories of Transformers, Ronan Anderson is going to do it now. I am full of expectations. He is a Hollywood gold medal producer and he will definitely succeed."


    The reporter said: "Ronan Anderson''s movie really hasn''t failed."


    The white man smiled, shook Optimus Prime at the camera, and shouted, "I love Transformers! I love Optimus Prime!"


    Another person next to him suddenly squeezed over, and the Megatron model in his hand snatched Optimus Prime''s position: "I am Megatron! Decepticons, attack!"


    There was a lot of laughter around, and many people were talking about Transformers.


    Transformers is one of their best memories.


    The press conference began. George Clint, who hosted the conference, was the first to invite Ronan, Michael Bay and Hasbro¡¯s CEO Brian Goldner, and... Peter Cullen.


    Especially the latter, as soon as Pu spoke, it made many Transformers fans on the scene go crazy, as if Optimus Prime was coming.


    George Clint also announced that Peter Cullen will continue to serve as the voice actor for Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" movie.


    This immediately aroused the good memories of the steel wires, and instantly shortened the distance between the production company and the steel wires.


    Subsequently, George Clint announced that the film crew will hold an event called "Optimus Prime Lines Contest". The wires are asked to write lines for Optimus Prime in the film, and the lines written by the winner will appear. In the movie.


    These interactions can effectively increase the participation of the audience group and make them more concerned about the film.


    In addition, Marvel Entertainment will continue to publish new "Transformers" comics from the second half of the year.


    These comics will be the prequels of the movie story.


    will also publish a series of other books to create momentum for future live-action movies.


    The hot sale of a movie requires a lot of publicity and promotion in the early stage, and the publicity cost of Hollywood''s first-line commercial production is also increasing.


    Up to 100 million US dollars in publicity and promotion costs, to be honest, it is not a lot, because it will cover nearly 100 countries and regions around the world.


    Although some regions do not need to invest in relativity entertainment, there are more than 70 markets that require direct investment .


    Relativity Entertainment is currently discussing cooperation with nearly 200 companies in more than 70 countries and regions to facilitate the promotion of the film.


    Publicity and distribution is a super project no less than shooting.


    At the end of the press conference, there was a routine questioning session, and the focus of the media reporters was all on Ronan.


    "Mr. Anderson." A reporter from the "Los Angeles Times" asked first: "What made you have a project to bring Transformers to the big screen."


    This time, Ronan didn¡¯t talk nonsense, because he himself was a steel wire: ¡°I¡¯ve always been a big fan of Transformers... I mean that shooting this movie is not just to please the market, because I am also Reading related comic books, collecting models, I am deeply fascinated by the stories derived from the series. Everything about''Transformers'' may become my private collection, and I stubbornly believe that the toy company''Hasbro'' Sooner or later, it will be authorized to be made into a big summer movie that is popular."


    He smiled and said, "Now, my purpose has been achieved."

 Chapter 789： Spiritual 10-legged child star

    As a good honest and reliable man, Ronan swore to God that when he was a child, he had already regarded making a "Transformers" movie as a lifelong dream, but realizing his dream also requires like-minded partners. , That''s his partner Michael Bay.


    I''m not afraid of media reporters digging deep at this point, because everybody has had the cranky thinking when I was young.


    Besides, Ronan¡¯s credibility is of the highest level in Hollywood.


    The credibility of this thing, of course, is also relatively out. There are too many people like Harvey Weinstein in Hollywood who are not credible, so people like Ronan and Spielberg are particularly prominent.


    Ronan felt that he was on par with Spielberg in this respect and there was no problem at all.


    became Ronan¡¯s good partner as the director, and his credibility was guaranteed. Michael Bay also changed and became a fan of Transformers.


    When the reporter asked, Michael Bay didn¡¯t hesitate to say: ¡°Transformers are one of my favorite toys and animations in my youth. When I was invited by Ronan, I trembled in excitement! But I also knew that, It is really difficult to put this series on the big screen, so I always remind myself that I like everything you pursue, no matter how hard the process is, because in order to turn my dream into In reality, you may spend a lot of dull and boring time."


    The press conference was very successful. The news of the "Transformers" project and the establishment of the crew soon spread throughout the circle and spread to the world.


    The crew of "Transformers" also opened an official account on Netflix Sharing, which attracted hundreds of thousands of followers on the day of opening.


    These are just the beginning. With the production of the film, various related publicity activities will continue to advance.


    Hasbro is also developing a promotion plan for Transformers for toy sales considerations.


    The popularity of Transformers is because it is Hasbro''s ace product series and has created a series of toy sales miracles. Although it is now slightly outdated, even Brian Goldner believes that it has huge development potential. .


    However, Brian Goldner has certain doubts about Ronan''s choice of Michael Bay as the director.


    "Michael Bay¡¯s "Escape from the Clone Island" failed terribly."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, Brian Goldner expressed his doubts to Ronan: "This film has been forced down by North American theaters. The North American box office is only a little over 30 million US dollars, and its What about the investment? It is said that the production and announcement of the film is as high as nearly 200 million US dollars?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Almost, Spielberg stopped the promotion of the film on the first day of its premiere. The stop loss was fairly timely, and the total investment should not be 200 million US dollars."


    Brian Goldner said: "Michael Bay failed in his last film. Isn''t it inappropriate to continue directing the "Transformers" series?"


    Ronan said: ""Escape from the Clone Island" is not a manifestation of Michael Bay''s true level, and the film is not a typical Michael Bay style."


    Because the two parties have a cooperative relationship on "Transformers", Ronan said patiently: "In my opinion, apart from James Cameron, no one is more suitable to be the director of this film than Michael Bay, because he For this type of story, it is very sensible. He can mix fictional characters into reality and give them real humanity. In his hands, whether it is an Autobot or a Decepticon, he will The extremely fierce collision is revealed."


    Brian Goldner thought about Michael Bay¡¯s movie, and this is not unreasonable.


    Ronan certainly cannot say that the choice of Michael Bay was influenced by the past, but there are really many reasons for Michael Bay to persuade people: "Michael Bay has had a very happy cooperation with the Ministry of Defense in many films. The relationship is the best director between Hollywood and the Pentagon. There is no one. We will use a lot of military equipment and personnel for this film. With Michael Bay in, the work in this area will be smoother."


    He told an undeniable fact: "If we can''t borrow military bases and equipment, we use special effects production methods to produce, and the production budget will be increased by at least 30 million US dollars, and there is no professional equipment involved. It is not to say that it is impossible to shoot, but the effect will certainly not be particularly satisfactory."


    Brian Goldner thought carefully, and said, "I understand." He spread his hands out: "Ronan, you are an expert in filmmaking."


    Just like Ronan said, Michael Bay is the best choice after comprehensive integration.


    In addition, Spielberg also specifically discussed with Ronan the big commercial project of "Transformers".


    At the premiere of "World War", Spielberg took the time to test Ronan''s meaning.


    "Relativity Entertainment has recently launched multiple large-scale production projects at the same time. Will funding be under pressure?" Spielberg seems to be considering Ronan: "If necessary, DreamWorks still has funds to support "Transformers." ."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words, and said: "No need for the time being, Relativity Entertainment can handle it. Steven, if necessary, I will contact you as soon as possible."


    Spielberg has no regrets: "The previous two years, Tom De Santo, the producer of DreamWorks, recommended the "Transformers" series to me. I didn''t care about it at the time. I looked back and found this toy series. You have already taken down the copyright."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I am a fan of Transformers, so I paid attention to it earlier."


    Spielberg did not give up easily: "DreamWorks is very sincere in cooperation."


    Ronan will not easily give up the benefits of this series, euphemistically said: "Steven, if Relativity Entertainment really can''t handle the pressure, I will definitely ask DreamWorks for help."


    Although DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment belong to the unified alliance front, they will not let Ronan sell such a large predictable income.


    What else Spielberg wanted to say, Tom Cruise took a little girl and suddenly came over.


    "Ronan, introduce a friend to you." Tom Cruise interrupted Spielberg and introduced to Ronan with a smile: "This is Dakota Fanning, who plays my daughter in the film. ."


    This blonde girl looks very cute with two ponytails.


    Probably, I have appeared in many movies in Hollywood. Dakota Fanning is not afraid of life at all. Instead, he took the initiative to reach out and shook Ronan, and said very politely: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, it is a great honor to know you. "


    Ronan smiled and said: "Hello. I have seen your movie, you are a genius."


    "Thank you." Dakota Fanning is like a little adult: "Can I tell my mother, have you seen my movie?"


    Ronan shrugged: "Of course."


    Spielberg glanced at Tom Cruise, asked Dakota Fanning, and took her to leave here.


    "Just saw you and Steven had a dispute?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Ronan said calmly: "A little question about the movie project, just "Transformers."


    Tom Cruise smiled and asked, "It seems that the timing of my coming is good?"


    Ronan nodded: "It''s appropriate." He turned to ask, "How did Dakota Fanning perform in the shooting?"


    "Not bad." Tom Cruise said directly: "She can quickly and orderly understand the script, she can play the role freely, and the performance is very real."


    He added: "This is what Spielberg said."


    Ronan asked, "Compared to Kirsten Dunst in "Interview with the Vampire"?"


    Tom Cruise thought for a while and said, "Each has its own strengths. Although they are all child stars, they are not the same type."


    Ronan casually said: "I have a project here that requires a few cute actresses. Dakota Fanning might be suitable."


    Tom Cruise said: "Just go and talk to her mother. They have expressed more than once that the future of Sister Fanning is in Hollywood. Oh, yes, Dakota Fanning has a younger sister who is also a child star. ."


    Ronan has the impression that he is called Elle Fanning, who was once famous for not having an ankle.


    In my memory, it seems that my sister was not as good as my sister when I was young, but when I grew up, my sister was even better.


    Speaking of which, Dakota Fanning is now a mess, and when he grows up, he can be included in the ranks of the disabled.


    The copyright of "King of Sea Bian" has long been taken by Robert Lee. The role of super killer girl must be played by a girl star The former Chloe Moretz, Ronan did not watch After news about her, if not found, Dakota Fanning may also be a suitable candidate.


    However, it is actually quite difficult to convince responsible parents to let their daughters appear in this type of film.


    In my impression, Fanning sisters¡¯ parents are considered to be the most responsible type among child stars.


    Ronan chatted with Tom Cruise about Dakota Fanning''s acting skills, and soon entered the theater. The premiere of "World War" began, and he could see Dakota Fanning on the spot. Performance.


    Frankly speaking, Dakota-Fanning does have a good acting skills, giving people a sense of spirituality.


    It''s a pity that most of the child stars who were outstanding when they were young are very mediocre when they grow up.


    For example, Macaulay Culkin and Hailey Joe Osment, especially the latter, the acting skills in "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural" are really impressive, even unforgettable.


    "War of the World" is not very good. Among Spielberg''s many movies, it can only be regarded as a fairly mediocre one. However, Spielberg and Tom Cruise have a huge appeal. The atmosphere can be described as bursting.


    But the film is a bit disappointing, and it feels that the ending is too fast and too hasty.


    Someone once said that in this movie, the male protagonist took two children, faced a group of neuroses, and won inexplicably.

 Chapter 790： Expected failure

    Sometimes, the success or failure of a film in the market is often not directly proportional to the quality of the film itself. Hollywood has had too many such cases in the past ten years.


    There is nothing more typical than "Blair the Witch".


    Many first-line big production companies like to use the combination of big directors and stars. This is not because the two together will definitely bring a good film. After all, the ratio of big directors and big stars to bad films Not low.


    But the combination of the two brings extraordinary commercial appeal.


    This is especially true when the names of these two people are Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise.


    The reputation of "World War" is very unsatisfactory, and even a lot of criticism, especially the slightly hasty ending.


    Even so, under the appeal of Spielberg and Tom Cruise, there are still a large number of movie fans entering the theater to watch this film.


    There is another point that cannot be ignored. The global distribution of "World War" is done by DreamWorks itself, with a lot less messy involvement, and various resources can be allocated more reasonably.


    Opening the weekend, this big-produced science fiction movie with an imdb audience rating of only 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes freshness only 60%, has won $77.16 million in more than 4,100 theaters in North America.


    This also created the highest weekend box office record for Tom Cruise to appear in a movie since the movie.


    There is no doubt that this film has achieved commercial success.


    "World War" opened in North America and sold at the box office weekend, which also relieved DreamWorks, which was under heavy pressure after "Escape from the Island".


    The fiasco of "Escape from the Island of Clone" will not cause DreamWorks to sink. But if "World War" fails again, the pressure and difficulties that DreamWorks will face can be imagined.


    DreamWorks also survived the most difficult month.


    After this weekend, among several films released in May, "Kingdom of the Heavens" followed in the footsteps of "Escape from the Clone Island" and was completely off-stage from North American theaters. The final North American box office was only $37.58 million.


    Including the current overseas box office, the current global box office is only more than 80 million US dollars.


    This 20th Century Fox project will inevitably lead to serious losses in the short term. In the future, it may take five or more years of offline operations to recover its costs.


    In contrast, the two films of Relativity Entertainment played triumphantly all the way.


    The North American box office of "The Bournemouth 3" is infinitely close to 300 million US dollars. It is an established fact that it has exceeded 300 million. The global box office is also approaching the 600 million US dollar line.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio shines through "Despicable Me" and has become a well-known animation studio in Hollywood.


    The North American box office of this animated feature film reached US$211.27 million.


    Even if you don¡¯t count back and overseas income, "Despicable Me" has been a success.


    From the eve of June 1st, "Despicable Me" has been released in more than 50 overseas countries and regions. In the face of the cute characters and minions, overseas audiences have no resistance.


    The overseas box office of the film has also exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    From the summer to the present, Relativity Entertainment is the biggest winner, and the "Smiths" to be released this month, because of the triangle relationship between Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, it can be described as a piece of cake. It''s hot, and many people are full of curiosity about this film that triggered the biggest gossip in Hollywood in the new century.


    Just like "World War", in many cases, it is not the film itself that determines the success or failure of a film market.


    Although "Smiths" has not been released yet, the sensation it caused is absolutely phenomenal.


    Under the scandal hype about the triangle relationship, the "Fantastic Four", which will be released this weekend, seems a bit silent, and the promotion and promotion efforts seem to be insufficient.


    Affected by the villainous effect of the comics that have been fermenting for more than a year, audiences and media are full of doubts about this "Fantastic Four" movie.


    If Marvel Entertainment only confronted Twentieth Century Fox on its own, and temporarily embarked on the "Fantastic Four" comics, it would definitely not be the current situation.


    With the vigorous promotion of Relativity Entertainment, this plan has been started more than a year ago, and related comics and propaganda have been continuously launched. Even though 20th Century Fox has done a lot of work, it is still in Marvel Entertainment, which has absolute initiative With continuous efforts, the Fantastic Four has finally become a kind of villain on Smelly Street in the eyes of audiences in the new era.


    Even after Marvel Entertainment investigated the market¡¯s response to the Fantastic Four, it has a preliminary plan. In the future, the copyright of the Fantastic Four can really be taken back, and it can be used as a certain "Avengers" or The super villain of a film where multiple heroes appear.


    The justice team is facing the villain team, which seems to be very interesting.


    For Twentieth Century Fox, Jim Prolos knew that "Fantastic Four" was out of control and faced various unfavorable situations. After consulting James Murdoch, he made a decisive decision to stop the loss and restricted the "Fantastic Four." The publicity and distribution scale of the Four Heroes.


    The situation is very obvious. The more you invest, the more losses you will lose on this project in the 20th Century Fox.


    No one in the industry is optimistic about the prospects of "Fantastic Four".


    Even the actors who appeared in "Fantastic Four" began to fall apart before the movie was released.


    The first is Jessica Alba, who plays the role of the Invisible Girl. Since he is assisting James Cameron in the modeling work of the Nabe at the Weta Studio in Wellington, New Zealand, it is very hopeful to get the position of the heroine of this film, Jesse In an interview with the media, Ka Alba directly announced that he would withdraw from other work with Twentieth Century Fox in order to devote all his energy to the cooperation with James Cameron.


    Regardless of the success or failure of "Fantastic Four", Jessica Alba will play the role of the invisible woman again.


    The actress made a very wise decision.


    Frankly speaking, Jessica Alba¡¯s acting skills are average and may not be as good as Milla Jovovich and Kate Beckinsale, but the last time Ronan went to the Weta studio in Wellington, he found that Under the tutelage of James Cameron, she has great experience in shooting motion capture.


    James Cameron can choose Jessica Alba to assist in the modeling work of Nubuat. On the one hand, he has confidence in Jessica Alba. On the other hand, Jessica Alba¡¯s tall and slender figure is also very suitable. Motion capture of the heroine of Namie.


    It can be said that Jessica Alba''s natural appearance plays a very important role.


    There have been field observations, if James Cameron chooses Jessica Alba as the heroine, Ronan will not object.


    And he also thinks that an actress who participated in field modeling work is more suitable for a heroine than others.


    Besides, when the film is released, there may be a wave of James Cameron and Jessica Alba scandal in the gossip tabloids.


    This kind of film will also have more promotional points.


    After Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, who played the flame man, also announced that "Fantastic Four" will be his last superhero movie, and he will not play any superhero roles in the future.


    This remark did not attract too many people''s attention. After all, Chris Evans is just a small actor. In terms of fame and status, he is far inferior to Jessica Alba.


    Even though the latter can barely be called a second-tier now.


    Ronan just smiled when he saw it. Many of the actor''s remarks about the role were as unreliable as the director always said that this was my last movie.


    I remember the former Captain America, what I love most is that I will not play Captain America anymore. I have other plans, what should I do...


    It smells good in the end.


    By the way, many Marvel stars, after jumping out of the Marvel series, how many viewers are willing to buy their accounts like Marvel movies?


    Marvel made them, and Marvel will also limit them.


    Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Fantastic Four", under the influence of numerous negative effects, has not really been released yet, and the crew has completely dispersed.


    What kind of commercial results can be achieved with a film like this is completely predictable.


    North America¡¯s opening weekend, "Fantastic Four" is only available in 3241 theaters that are only available in ordinary second-tier commercial films or r-rated movies.


    In this era, commercial productions with an investment of 100 million US dollars, as long as they are not R-class, the scale of North American paintings can generally reach about 4,000.


    The limited distribution investment of Twentieth Century Fox is one aspect, and the other is that theater operators are not optimistic about the prospects of "Fantastic Four".


    The facts are as expected.


    On the day of its release in North America, "Fantastic Four" only got $12.64 million at the box office. Compared with the $100 million production cost, it can only be said to have failed.


    After "The Kingdom of Heaven", the second film produced and released by Fox in the summer of the 20th century also ended in failure.


    Perhaps, the release of "Star Wars: Prequel 3: Revenge of the Sith" was a big hit at the box office, and it became the biggest harvest of the 20th century Fox from the summer to the present.


    Most viewers have a very bad impression of "Fantastic Four" because of the operation of Marvel Entertainment for more than a year .


    "It''s hard for me to imagine that four notorious villains are so boring to save the world fakely in the movie. This movie brings the four most hypocritical characters."


    "When I saw the four people in the movie, I thought of the disgusting things they had done, and then I thought the movie was too fake."


    More passersby said: "Apart from Jessica Alba, what else to watch in this movie?"


    "A big beauty like Jessica Alba can''t save this brain fragment at all."


    "This is the worst Marvel movie I''ve ever seen, worse than "The Hulk"."


    "Fantastic Four" failed not only at the box office, but also by word of mouth.


    With the "Civil War" comics released by Marvel Entertainment, it is still stepping on the top of the Fantastic Four. There is no possibility of filming the sequel to the "Fantastic Four".

 Chapter 791： True incense law

    "This box office is terrible and can''t be worse."


    In an ordinary apartment in Los Angeles, Chris Evans read the newspaper and said to his brother Scott Evans: ¡°It¡¯s hard to get back the investment of 20th Century Fox.¡±


    Scott Evans asked curiously: "So, you announced that you will no longer appear in superhero movies?"


    Chris Evans said: "There will never be a sequel to "Fantastic Four". I can''t play the flame man again. Such a public declaration may be able to attract attention."


    Scott Evans laughed haha: "But no one pays attention to you."


    "Yes." Chris Evans said helplessly: "This is the sadness of the little actor."


    He asked, "Do you still want to be an actor?"


    Scott Evans said, "Of course, I decided it a long time ago."


    Chris Evans deliberately put on an old-fashioned posture: "My previous experience tells you that this road is very difficult."


    Like his brother, Scott Evans is a man who has illusions about Hollywood. Instead of taking up this topic, he said: "You should think about yourself first. Chris, you just participated in a thorough The first-line commercial production is still one of the four protagonists, and no one will easily ask you to star in a commercial movie."


    Chris Evans shrugged: "I had already thought about what else to do besides going to the independent film industry? The agent suggested that I should go to the independent film industry to polish my acting skills and try to play some leading roles in small production films. Or the main supporting role will return to the commercial film circle after being recognized or receiving certain awards."


    This is also a path that many actors in Hollywood are taking.


    Scott Evans knew that his brother wanted to be famous, and said, "Are you sure? This road is very difficult, maybe you won''t be able to get out until you are thirty."


    "I have decided." Chris Evans looked very serious: "I will resolutely say no to vulgar movies like superheroes, and I will dedicate myself to art!"


    Scott Evans didn¡¯t believe it: "Are you sure."


    Chris Evans said without hesitation: "I''m pretty sure!"


    A knock on the door suddenly sounded, Scott went over and opened the door, and Chris Evans¡¯ agent Gustav in CAA walked in.


    "Is there any bad news again?" Chris Evans asked.


    Scott said first: "Maybe it''s good news."


    Chris shrugged: "What good news can I have at this time?"


    In fact, since taking over the role of Flame Man, he felt that he was unlucky enough to do everything. He originally wanted to pursue Jessica Alba, but suddenly there was a tabloid hype that Jessica Alba was sick and almost Scared off half-life.


    Although the possibility of falsehood is very high, it was terrifying after all, and it completely cooled the heat in his heart.


    There are a lot of bad things like driving a car, riding a bicycle and falling down.


    Until this weekend, the "Fantastic Four" starring in "Fantastic Four" hit the street at the box office and became one of the four most unlucky.


    Chris Evans felt that he did not seem to be on the same channel as Twentieth Century Fox, and there has been no good since the cooperation was established.


    Unfortunately, he doesn''t have the thick legs of James Cameron like Jessica Alba to hold.


    Agent Gustav said with a smile at this time: "Chris, it is indeed good news."


    Chris Evans said casually: "What good news, tell me."


    Gustav said: "I received an invitation from Marvel Entertainment, and Marvel Entertainment invites you to audition at the Relativity Tower next week."


    "What?" Chris Evans had a meal: "Marvel Entertainment?"


    Gustaf nodded very seriously and said: "According to the news that caa has received, it is Ronan Anderson who personally asked Marvel Entertainment to send you an invitation to play a Marvel superhero."


    Chris Evans looked at Gustav in surprise: "Really?"


    Gustav said, "I don''t make jokes about work."


    "Which superhero?" Chris Evans continued to ask: "Should not be the Flame Man? The copyright of the Fantastic Four is in the hands of 20th Century Fox..."


    Gustaf said with certainty: "It''s not the Fantastic Four. I don''t know which one it is."


    Chris Evans did not continue to struggle with this issue, and asked, "Just now you said Ronan Anderson asked me to invite?"


    Gustaf said: "Yes, it is said that Ronan Anderson made the decision after watching "Fantastic Four."


    Chris Evans took a deep breath and suddenly said, "Is this God going to favor me?"


    Scott answered at this moment: "Chris, you just said that you won¡¯t pick up superhero movies anymore."


    Chris Evans looked puzzled: "When did I say that?"


    Scott continued: "You also said you want to go to the independent film industry and dedicate yourself to art."


    Chris Evans turned into a look of disgust: "I''m not interested in contributing ass!" He grabbed Gustav''s hand without warning: "You quickly reply to them, I accept the invitation! When will Audition, whatever they want!"


    Gustav said, "I''ll get in touch now."


    He walked to the next room, made a phone call, first notified the company, and then contacted Kevin Fitch, the vice president of production at Marvel Entertainment.


    Scott said, "Chris, you betrayed yourself! What about your artistic pursuits?"


    "The artistic pursuit of riding a horse!" Chris Evans roared, as if he could vent his excitement: "This is Ronan Anderson''s invitation. This is a recognized shortcut to fame in Hollywood! Become a loose star, whoever goes on horseback will sell **** in independent film circles!"


    Agent Gustav came back after the call and said, "Chris, there is another situation. I need to notify you in advance."


    Chris Evans is also considered to be a star-level actor who has seen him before. At this time, he gradually calmed down and asked: "Has something changed?"


    Gustav said directly: "Kevin Fitch just reminded me of a situation that I ignored. There is a prerequisite for inviting you to participate in the audition. If you can pass the audition, you need to sign a very long film contract with Marvel Entertainment, which may involve ten Or more movies."


    Chris Evans knows his own situation very well. Ronan Anderson¡¯s appeal lies here. He knows which way he should choose, and he does not hesitate to say: ¡°Don¡¯t talk about ten, as long as you become famous, It¡¯s not a problem to sign twenty!"


    Gustav said, "That''s okay, just to remind you, Chris, I have recently strengthened my fitness."


    Chris Evans nodded his head. All superheroes have muscles, and there is nothing wrong with fitness.


    As for signing a long-term contract, is that a problem? It is estimated that the number of actors in Hollywood who dream of wanting to get an opportunity like him is hard to count.


    "I am a lucky one on horseback!" Chris Evans muttered.


    With the signing of a long-term contract between Jacques Phoenix and Marvel Entertainment, "Hulk" has an actor, and the selection of actors for other superhero roles is also put on the agenda by Ronan.


    Samuel Jackson is the first actor to sign with Marvel Entertainment, and he is sure to star in a series of movies and superheroes.


    The experienced Clark Gregg signed a long-term contract as the head of Marvel''s Novice Village before joining the "Iron Man" crew.


    Scarlett Johansson is not a problem. In Iron Man, he will appear as a black widow.


    The cast of Thor, Hawkeye and Captain America will also be confirmed this morning.


    After watching "Fantastic Four", Ronan naturally recognized Chris Evans who played the Flame Man.


    Given his previous impressions, Chris Evans was listed as the first candidate.


    For Thor, Ronan didn''t find an actor named Chris Hemsworth. He might still be hammering a sledgehammer somewhere in Australia.


    According to Ronan¡¯s request, caa provided Marvel Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment with a large number of young actors'' materials for selection.


    Although I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on, Caa also knows very well that once Ronan is selected, Caa will have one more young star customer.


    This is a good thing after all.


    Ronan saw a somewhat familiar name in the cast list, called Jason Momoa, from Hawaii, and currently serving as a resident actor in the TV series "Stargate: Atlantis".


    also starred in a movie called "The Happy Journey of the Johnson Family" last year, but it was a supporting role.


    Ronan specifically asked Connie to find his detailed information, including some videos, to make sure that he did not admit his mistakes. This Jason Momoa is the Sea King without a beard.


    Anyway, this man still has a beard more pleasing to the eye.


    Then, Ronan transferred the relevant information to Kevin Fitch and asked Kevin Fitch to send an audition invitation.


    It is unrealistic to go to Australia all over the world to find Chris Hemersworth. This kind of movie is after all the role made the actor, and the former Sea King seems to be good The once famous teacher Xu can act as both. Raytheon can be the king of Shanghai again, showing that image is not a problem.


    Ronan thought of this, and suddenly had an idea, do you want to invite Mr. Xu over and play Thor?


    It is said that Mr. Xu¡¯s magical skills are extraordinary, he can swing on the iron chain, play the high difficulty of trapeze, and tug of war with the cow...


    Every Christmas in North America, I always wait for a man with a white beard and a red hat. Isn¡¯t that Mr. Xu?


    Ronan also asked Connie to collect the information of Teacher Xu, and also sent it to Kevin Fitch, asking him to send an invitation to Hong Kong City. As for whether Teacher Xu will come to audition, he can''t operate it.


    A third-rate comic superhero like Thor, I guess Mr. Xu has never heard of his name.


    Teacher Xu is a real man dedicated to art!


    Anyone who has watched Mr. Xu''s movie will always give a thumbs up and praise "Men should be so"!

 Chapter 792： Number one star

    Auditions for Thor and Captain America are scheduled at the end of June. Jason Momoa and Chris Evans are just the first candidates, not the only ones.


    After all, superhero movies are after all the role made the actor, even Iron Man is no exception to Robert Downey Jr.


    "Iron Man" has moved into the post-production stage. The post-production of Industrial Light & Magic will continue for a long time. It is expected that the entire film will not be completed until March next year at the earliest.


    Compared with many fast-shooter-like directors, special effects are not sloppy, and are directly proportional to the time and money invested.


    Embassy Pictures has announced that "Iron Man" will begin to be released next summer.


    In the future, Marvel Entertainment¡¯s superhero movies will be released as early as possible in the summer file every year. Ronan has an idea to turn the first weekend of each summer file into a weekend carnival feast for Marvel¡¯s superhero movies.


    This is not easy, one film after another is needed to influence the choices of fans.


    As long as "Iron Man" is successful, the Marvel superhero movie can open up the situation, thus opening the Avengers'' feature-length film series.


    If all goes well, the Marvel series of movies will become the trump card of Relativity Entertainment, but not the only trump card series.


    "Transformers" series needless to say, the second part of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series will be released on Independence Day, and there will be a third part next year.


    Ronan must make Johnny Depp the real Captain Jack Sparrow.


    In addition, there are two series of movies, Ronan is also ready to put on the agenda.


    Lindsay Bill, who worked with David Fincher in New York, had just returned to Los Angeles when Ronan found the office.


    "How is the shooting going?" Ronan looked at the mature female screenwriter and filmmaker opposite, and asked, "Is it going well?"


    Lindsay Bill squeezed a smile on her delicate face: "Not as smooth as expected." She simply explained: "David Fincher has extremely strict requirements for shooting, and the heroine Rachel McAdams is fine. Other actors always make mistakes and then keep reshooting."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "David Fincher is the kind of director who is slow to shoot and produce. Keep your breath. The type of this film also determines the need to keep improving."


    Lindsay Bill said: "Yes, David Fincher is the most demanding director I have ever seen."


    Of course, the number of directors she has worked with is also limited.


    Ronan was quite relieved of David Fincher, and instead asked: "How about the heroine Rachel McAdams?"


    "Very great, very outstanding. This is not just my opinion, but David Fincher also commented on her." Lindsay Bill thought for a while and said, "How to say, this character seems to belong to her by nature. Rachel McAdams has a very good fit with the character. It may be that the preparation work is very well done, and the speculation and psychology of the character are particularly in place."


    Ronan smiled: "It seems we have chosen a good actor."


    Lindsay Bill added: "I think Rachel McAdams might be able to compete for the Golden Globes or Oscars in the awards season if the film is well-made."


    "I am looking forward to this film." Ronan said: "We have done a lot of preparations, and the plan is to last for more than two years. I hope it will be successful in the future."


    Lindsay Bill also said: "I personally feel that this film can arouse a strong response. Ronan, don¡¯t forget, I have done field investigations and have in-depth understanding of the industry. Now this situation is getting more and more serious. It¡¯s getting more and more common."


    She sighed lightly: "Girls all want to live a refined life, just like the filmed "Gossip Girl", they all want to be queens of s, but if you want to do this, the most basic thing is to have Money, and it¡¯s not the money that you can earn by doing odd jobs or working as interns. That little money is simply not enough to satisfy them."


    Ronan has experienced the era of social networking where information is spreading faster, and he has a general understanding of the mentality of many girls.


    Although the phrase "I would rather sit in a BMW and cry than laugh on a bicycle" was a line specially written by the show crew, it is also a true psychological portrayal of many girls.


    And this portrayal is not accurate. Some girls with sufficient capital don''t need to cry in a BMW at all, because they can buy a BMW by themselves.


    In the United Kingdom and the United States, perhaps some statistics are very exaggerated, but it can reflect that similar situations are no longer rare, and gradually develop in a general direction.


    This kind of thing, once you have been exposed for the first time, it is difficult to stop.


    When you get used to lying down, you can make a lot of money. How many are willing to work hard to earn a salary?


    What''s more, there are always some licking dogs constantly driving up prices, leading to increasingly high prices.


    In the end, some girls think that they have made enough money, pat their **** and leave, and live again in a different place. Anyway, the world is so big, they can always find a suitable place, and their own conditions are good, as long as they are willing to lower the requirements, they can also find a pick. people.


    "I feel sad when I have more contact." Lindsay Bill added: "Even if they seduce the rich, it is better than this."


    Ronan shrugged, not knowing how to answer.


    Lindsay Bill smiled embarrassedly and said, "I know this is unrealistic, because the rich never lack beautiful women."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "You can see it thoroughly."


    Lindsay-Bill turned to ask: "Call me before, are you ready to adapt the two series of novels?"


    Ronan did not go in circles, and said directly: "You have always been in charge of "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games," and I intend to leave the work of film adaptation to you."


    Lindsay Bill said immediately: "Leave it to me! "Gossip Girl" has been completed. I just wait for it to be broadcast online with Netflix. The work of the "girl" crew is not very busy. The filming is entirely done by David. -Finch is in charge. I am more coordination and I have enough energy to take care of the preliminary planning of these two projects."


    Ronan corrected: "These two projects will not be carried out at the same time. I plan to adapt the "Twilight" series first, and then the "Hunger Games" series."


    "No problem." Lindsay Bill had long known that these two series would be on the big screen, and was mentally prepared: "I already have some ideas for adapting the script."


    Ronan said: "You take the time to complete the first draft of the script this year, and write according to the main line of the novel. We strive to be the first one to be successful, so that the entire series will be on the big screen."


    Lindsay-Bill said: "Okay. After I finish the first draft of the script, we will discuss the details."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes." He also warned: "The single-part production budget of the series will not be very high, and it will be limited to 40 million US dollars as much as possible. Therefore, big scenes that cost more should be controlled."


    Lindsay-Bill said: "I understand that the highlight of this series is not the big scene."


    Regarding Lindsay Bill, Ronan was quite relieved, and told her some other considerations, which ended the meeting.


    Lindsay Bill will not stay longer in Los Angeles. After a short break for a few days, he will rush to New Jersey to join the crew of David Fincher and continue as a producer to coordinate the filming of the crew.


    In the afternoon, Ronan went to Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    After the great success of "Despicable Me", the production of the "Minions" movie and "Kung Fu Panda" are stepping up.


    "After the completion of "Minions", the relevant team will immediately transfer to the production of the second part of "Despicable Me"."


    In the office, Chris Leonard is confident: "We have found the successful experience and model. Following this rule, we are confident that we will gain market recognition for the next few animated feature films."


    Ronan said: "Don''t underestimate the market, and pay attention to collecting feedback from the audience on "Despicable Me"."


    Chris Leonard said: "We have a professional team responsible for this work."


    "Very good." Ronan has always attached importance to market dynamics.


    Since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, the survey and feedback on various information in the market has never stopped. After all, movies are deeply affected by social reality.


    Chris Leonard said at this time: "At present, the new team has been established, adopting the old model with the new, I am going to start the third project, your original idea about primitive man and mountain orogeny."


    Ronan thought for a moment and said, "Yes." But he still exhorted: "Chris, the animation studio should expand appropriately, and the development should not be too fast or too fast. You must lay a solid foundation. Do not start more than three animations at the same time Film project."


    Speaking of this, Ronan emphatically reminded: "Don''t forget, you also have the "Little Pig Peppa" project."


    When it comes to the revenue of a single animation project, "Little Pig Page" is definitely the number one star project of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. Revenue in all aspects in the first quarter of this year has reached 150 million US dollars~www.novelhall.com ~It is expected that the total annual revenue will exceed 500 million US dollars.


    This is the real cash cow.


    Chris Leonard is very clear-headed: ""Peppa Pig" is always our number one key project. The animation of the new season is about to be completed and will be broadcast on TV at the end of this month."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This pink piglet is already the biggest single earning star of Relativity Entertainment."


    Whether it''s Jason Byrne or Captain Jack Sparrow, all the benefits that can be created are in front of Peppa Pig.


    Why has Walt Disney survived for decades, and can still become the only company in Hollywood that has transformed into a media group. In addition to financial capital operations, it also owns numerous animation copyrights.


    Unfortunately, this is the lifeblood of Disney. Unless Disney is acquired as a whole, it is basically impossible to get the copyright of these animations.


    After the start of the new week, the gossip of the love triangle becomes more and more fierce. The famous dog and man movie will be released soon.

 Chapter 793： Strong personality

    The love triangle and gossip effect of Hollywood stars can cause a sensation and stimulate consumption. There have been many cases in the past, but none of them can be like Brad Pitt, James Aniston and Angelina- Julie generally promotes the development of the entire entertainment and related industries.


    Since its exposure at the end of April, the gossip media caught these three people and did not let it go. The focus was not only on the relationship between the three, but also the past love history of each person.


    Even the pictures of Angelina Jolie after taking drugs are dug up.


    As for Brad Pitt and James Aniston, they are not much better. Every bit of the past has been exposed to the public by the media.


    These three people, to a certain extent, have become the saviors of traditional gossip tabloids. The gossip tabloids who were already running on the Internet and were about to be unable to hold on, because these three people welcomed a surge in sales.


    Compared with the same period last year, sales of entertainment newspapers and magazines have generally increased by nearly 30%.


    To a certain extent, Brad Pitt, James Aniston and Angelina Jolie are also great saviors of traditional entertainment media.


    There are even rumors that the entertainment reporter who first broke this super gossip will be awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award by the industry.


    This is a carnival feast for the entertainment media. With this, they temporarily escaped the crisis of bankruptcy, and rushed into the realm of Brad Pitt, James Aniston and Angelina Jolie like a shark smelling blood. Plundering delicious food.


    As to whether the parties will be injured, whether they will sink into this situation, it has nothing to do with them.


    The "Smiths" became popular with this super gossip.


    This film can even be described as the expectation of the people. Relativity Entertainment did not hold any trial screenings for the film, leaving the curiosity of the audience and public opinion to the end and accumulating to the highest level.


    Entertainment gossip scandals are often time-sensitive. After entering June, this super gossip has gradually begun to cool, but I am fed up with Brad Pitt¡¯s Jennifer Aniston decided to end this chaotic state and let the agent A press conference was called, and the agent released the famous divorce declaration on his behalf.


    "... The most amazing thing about marriage is that after so many vortexes and waves, the same person is standing next to you. What I hope is the most loyal relationship deep in the soul, but he has the right to choose another Form, so he chose to break up."


    As soon as this divorce declaration came out, it was originally biased towards Jennifer Aniston¡¯s public opinion, and completely sided with Jennifer Aniston.


    No matter where you say it, Jennifer Aniston is a victim.


    But Angelina Jolie is far more powerful than ordinary people imagine. Just after Jennifer Aniston issued a divorce declaration, she rejected Brad Pitt¡¯s proposal to go to Africa to hide from the limelight, and openly moved into Brad- In Pete''s house, he seemed to be a mistress.


    Everyone has their own personality, perhaps in Angelina Jolie¡¯s eyes, she is just pursuing her own love.


    Angelina Jolie has never been a vegetarian woman. Facing Jennifer Aniston''s very clever retreat-oriented public relations posture, she decided to make an unusually tough response.


    The Theory of Relativity Building, Angelina Jolie waited for Ronan in the reception room.


    "It''s been a long time." Ronan and Angelina Jolie are very familiar: "Julie, how are you?"


    Angelina Jolie couldn''t be unaffected, with a haggard face, and said: "I''m fine, thank you for your concern." She went straight in: "Ronan, I need your help."


    Ronan asked her to sit casually and asked, "Coffee or?"


    "Clear water." Angelina-Jolie looked down at her lower abdomen: "I am not suitable for coffee right now."


    Ronan asked two glasses of water to come in and asked, "How can I help?"


    Angelina Jolie knows Ronan how much, and she speaks very directly: "Relativity Entertainment has in-depth cooperation with many media. During this time, I don¡¯t know if you have paid attention to it. Public opinion is generally on the side of Jennifer Aniston. Ston is very clever, retreating as advancing, making Pete and I enter a dilemma.


    Ronan has been paying attention to this super gossip. I have to say that Jennifer Aniston either intentionally or unintentionally, the divorce declaration he made has completely pushed Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to the opposite of public opinion. on.


    The acting skills and appeal of Hollywood stars have never been related to moral standards, but if they continue for a long time, they will also affect the careers of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.


    The film career will not be affected much, but the two people are in addition to the film, and there are commercial endorsements, especially Angelina Jolie, who also serves as a charity ambassador for a United Nations organization.


    Ronan knows this, and Angelina Jolie, who has transformed from a **** girl to a shrewd woman, also knows it very well.


    Angelina Jolie said: "Ronan, we are friends, can you help me with media and entertainment?"


    "Julie, this is your private matter." Ronan can roughly guess Angelina Jolie''s thoughts: "I''m not good at participating."


    Angelina Jolie was silent for a while, and said: "Originally, Pete suggested that we go to Africa and hide for a while. But I refused. I can''t hide for a lifetime, and I don''t want to be suppressed by Jennifer Aniston."


    Ronan nodded slightly, which was in line with the personality of Angelina Jolie he knew.


    escaped at this time, although he won love, he lost momentum.


    Angelina Jolie continued: "And we still have the "Smiths" publicity notice. If you can''t just leave your job, I can''t explain it to you."


    It''s a **** if Ronan believes this.


    "Actually, for you and Relativity Entertainment, it''s just a small matter of doing things casually." Angelina Jolie did not give up. She and Pete couldn''t do it just by relying on her and Pete to regain the situation. In terms of friendship for a few years, please let me talk about things first, and you can make a decision later, okay?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Let''s talk."


    Angelina Jolie said, "I''m pregnant."


    Ronan was stunned for a moment, and couldn''t help but shook his head and said, "It''s a bit unexpected."


    "I will announce this to the outside world." Angelina Jolie said.


    Ronan said lightly: "In fact, without my help, the public is generally tolerant towards pregnant women."


    Angelina Jolie obviously has a purpose: "But I want to suppress Jennifer Aniston." She said her plan: "The reason why Pete chose me to give up Jennifer Aniston is because of Annis. Don doesn¡¯t want to get pregnant and have a child, and Pete has been hoping that the two will have a love crystallization. They can¡¯t reach an agreement on this aspect, which leads to the breakdown of the relationship..."


    Ronan looked at Angelina Jolie and felt quite surprised. This woman deserves to have not appeared in movies for several years and is still one of the most famous stars in Hollywood.


    This thought, this decision, is really not comparable to ordinary people.


    Angelina Jolie said: "But this cannot be said from the mouths of Pete and I, and it is useless to say just a few media outlets. A certain amount of media coverage is needed..."


    Ronan smiled: "So, you think of me."


    Angelina Jolie admitted: "Of the people I know, no one can do it except you."


    Ronan slowly tapped his fingers, as if considering the pros and cons.


    "Actually, this is also conducive to the promotion of "Smiths"." Angelina Jolie prepared enough: "The more fierce the news about us, the more attention the movie will receive. Ronan, you must have seen it too. at this point."


    She smiled: "Can''t the news cool down as soon as the movie is released?"


    Ronan still did not let go, although he asked Shahai Entertainment to find Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to star in "Smiths", but what is going on between the two, whether it is him or Shahai No one in entertainment has ever directly intervened from beginning to end.


    This time, Ronan also didn''t plan to intervene directly, although with his current ability and strength, it was really just easy.


    "Sorry, Julie." Ronan euphemistically refused: "This is your private matter, and neither I nor Relativity Entertainment can intervene."


    Angelina Jolie was a little disappointed, but did not give up, gritted her teeth, and said: "I can sign another film contract with Shahai Entertainment for only one million dollars."


    Ronan shook his head slowly and firmly: "I never get involved in other people''s private livesJulie, I can''t do anything about this."


    And there is no need to do much. With the current media hype, it is enough for "Smiths".


    Besides, he still has a little bottom line.


    Ronan deliberately glanced at his watch and said, "I have a meeting here, we will talk another day."


    Angelina-Jolie knew what was not to be done, and knew that Ronan could not be offended, and said, "Okay, I will invite you to dinner with Pete."


    Ronan sent Angelina Jolie out of the reception room, and at the same time asked Connie to send her to the lobby on the first floor.


    Although Relativity Entertainment and Ronan did not intervene, Angelina Jolie announced the pregnancy through her agent the next day.


    At the same time, several media outlets began to circulate reports that Jennifer Aniston did not want to have children for Pete, which caused the breakdown of their relationship.


    But these reports, in the face of public opinion that favors Jennifer Aniston as a whole, are nothing but small boats swaying in the wind and rain.


    One point is undeniable. After Angelina Jolie became pregnant, the public scolded her in private, and the media''s public opinion related to her was obviously reduced.


    Angelina Jolie''s strong personality also showed no doubt, not only rejected Brad Pitt''s idea of ??hiding in Africa, but also rejected the agent''s suggestion not to attend the premiere.

 Chapter 794： Duty-bound

    At the premiere of "The Smiths" held by Embassy Pictures, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who were in a whirlpool of public opinion, were all present.


    Brad Pitt tensed his face all the way, hurriedly walked across the red carpet, and declined media interviews.


    Angelina Jolie, dressed in a big red dress, walked onto the red carpet like a burning flame, booing loudly.


    But this extraordinary woman keeps her head high.


    Perhaps, in Angelina Jolie''s Three Views, there is nothing wrong with pursuing love.


    No matter how many boos there are on the scene, no matter how crazy the media reporters take pictures, Angelina Jolie will let it blow in the wind and rain, blooming in the wind.


    This premiere has nearly a thousand journalists and tens of thousands of audiences.


    When these people boo together, the effect can be imagined.


    Many of them are die-hard fans of "Friends". They see Angelina Jolie, and the crowds are surging, as if they have seen a mortal enemy.


    Ronan made a call to Thomas, who was in charge of the premiere: "Call someone to remind Julie and let her enter the theater quickly."


    This woman, I don¡¯t know whether to admire or despise...


    But the premiere cannot be chaotic. Even though the security level has been improved, both sides of the red carpet are full of tall and strong professional security personnel. There are tens of thousands of people in chaos, and they can''t stop it.


    A security officer close to Angelina Jolie received a notification from the headset and immediately stepped forward to remind Angelina Jolie that Angelina Jolie was not a young secondary girl, even if she didn¡¯t think about it for herself. To think about that in the stomach, I immediately speeded up the pace.


    Due to the surging crowds at the scene, such as media group photos and other links, Thomas simply canceled all of them and let Angelina Jolie enter the theater quickly.


    When Angelina Jolie''s red figure disappeared, the front of the theater gradually became quiet.


    Those who have been scolding Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are also preparing to walk into the theater to see the movie.


    Movie audiences are really a strange group of consumers, and their curiosity often makes them make some strange choices.


    For example, I am very curious about what a movie looks like that makes men and women hook up.


    For example, if a film is recognized as bad, I will be curious to see how bad it is.


    is also the case, there are too many cases of commercial movies that are of average quality but are sold at the box office through promotion.


    The good films have fallen, and the bad films are in the limelight. Don''t be too many in the commercial film market.


    After entering the theater, Angelina Jolie took Brad Pitt''s arm generously, and went straight to Ronan regardless of other people''s strange gazes.


    "Hello, Ronan." Brad Pitt took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan: "I hope the recent events have not caused you trouble."


    A man who can mix from the bottom, even a male servant of a **** male star, to a Hollywood superstar, of course understands the importance of interpersonal relationships.


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s okay."


    Angelina Jolie interjected suddenly: "Pete, we should actually thank Ronan."


    "Huh?" Ronan looked at her in surprise.


    Angelina Jolie smiled like a flower, and said: "If Ronan hadn''t invited us to star in "Smiths", we would not have come together."


    Brad Pitt didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Angelina Jolie suddenly placed a hand on her lower abdomen: "Ronan, without you, without the project of "Smiths", Pete and I would not be together, and there would be no love crystallization."


    Ronan just smiled and shook his head. Angelina Jolie has gone through so many things and is transforming in the direction of her former human spirit.


    Once, the mature Angelina Jolie was recognized as a shrewd woman, even the number of stupid things she did when she was young could not be counted.


    Angelina Jolie said again: "Ronan, can you be the godfather of this child?"


    Ronan understood that after so much, this sentence is the point.


    A top Hollywood circle as the godfather, even in name, will benefit a lot in the future.


    "I''m sorry." But how could Ronan be at the mercy of others, just as he rejected Angelina Jolie before, calmly and firmly said: "I''m not ready to be a parent."


    He directly raised his hand to stop Angelina Jolie and continued: "That''s it, Julie. The movie is about to begin, and we cannot be absent."


    Ronan entered the theater.


    Brad Pitt looked at Ronan''s back and said, "Julie, why didn''t you discuss this matter with me..."


    Angelina Jolie glanced at him, walked forward slowly, and said, "I am thinking about the future of the child."


    "Ronan Anderson seems to be kind." Brad Pitt reminded: "It''s actually very difficult to approach, and it''s not a good person."


    "Good people?" Angelina Jolie raised her mouth and laughed at herself: "Are we good people?"


    Brad Pitt was speechless for a moment.


    Angelina Jolie said casually: "I have known Ronan for five or six years, and I know him better than you."


    "Well, you can take care of this." Brad Pitt knew that he couldn''t deal with Angelina Jolie, and he repeated the old saying as he walked: "After the premiere, let''s go to Africa. Someone is disturbing."


    Angelina Jolie retorted: "Why go to Africa? We want to stay in Los Angeles so that everyone can see our happiness!"


    Brad Pitt was a little anxious: "What''s wrong with going to Africa? Do you have to stay in the whirlpool of public opinion in Los Angeles? If this goes on, my career..."


    Angelina Jolie didn¡¯t know why. Seeing Brad Pitt¡¯s unaccounted appearance, she was inexplicably disgusted and couldn¡¯t help but sneer: "When you climbed into my bed, you didn¡¯t think about your career. !"


    "ok! ok!" Brad Pitt quickly raised his hand and said, "I''m not arguing with you, but Africa..."


    Angelina Jolie finally became popular: "Don''t mention Africa to me!"


    After she finished speaking, she threw off Brad Pitt''s arm and strode towards the theater.


    When Angelina Jolie took a seat in the front row, there was another boo in the screening hall.


    Ronan shook his head. For many years, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will become representatives of a certain aspect in many people''s hearts.


    But this does not prevent them from watching the movie.


    and it is full of interest to comment on the so-called "hook-up" movies.


    The sensation caused by the "Smiths" in the film market is not so much a movie sensation as it is the effect of gossip and gossip.


    Compared with the stories of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie in life, the plot of "Smiths" is a hundred times simpler.


    Therefore, life itself is a great drama, and the lives of Hollywood stars are even more exciting.


    Especially Brad Pitt, from the beginning of fame, all the so-called Hollywood goddesses.


    Angelina-Jolie did not let her go too far, she could write two best-selling books for her absurd things when she was young.


    If the public has the right to choose, it will definitely allow the prince to stay with the princess forever, even if they are locked in prison, they will also grow old.


    The vast majority of people will support Jennifer Aniston. Just like what happens in reality, public opinion always stands on Jennifer Aniston''s side.


    Anyway, Angelina Jolie is the embodiment of the wild and restless man.


    For many men, Julie is the dream of every man, sexy, glamorous, hot and bold.


    Laura Crawford just standing there, can arouse the fantasy of countless people.


    In comparison, Jennifer Aniston is simply empty, beautiful, and low-key.


    Most people believe that the marriage of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston must have gone through a beautiful relationship, but wisdom and calmness may be able to stay together for a long time, but it cannot make men burn and fanatic.


    Besides, Angelina Jolie is not an ordinary woman.


    There are many cases of Hollywood derailment. There are also many gossip scandals at the level of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, but the sensational effect and duration have never been like this time.


    The most important reason is Angelina Jolie, because Angelina Jolie is very high-profile and tough, and there is no concealment or embarrassment.


    Because of the previous contact in the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan can understand some Angelina Jolie''s mentality.


    Angelina Jolie has no scruples and no psychological burden in this matter, always thinking that she is looking for the happiness of love.


    The star must match the hot girl, the rich handsome guy must match the **** stunner, and everyone else is a passerby.


    So, a couple of men and women who were the coolest in the eyes of others came together.


    And, it is so in line with market needs to come together.


    From a market and business perspective, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are obliged to be together.


    "Smiths" needs them to come together They are burdened by the box office sales of the movie.


    Even, they are burdened with the sales of global entertainment magazines, the expectations of global moviegoers, and the red envelopes of overtime work by global tabloid reporters.


    In the movie, they need to save the safety of the world, in reality, they want to save the boring world.


    Compared to the splendid reality in reality, "Smiths" can only be said to be a very old-fashioned action commercial movie. Except for handsome men and beauties, old-fashioned action scenes and gorgeous weapons and equipment, it is actually lackluster.


    Of course, the film itself is quite popular, as a pure popcorn movie, it is fully qualified.


    But a considerable proportion of the audience is willing to buy tickets, it must be because of this shocking gossip.


    Perhaps, someone will change their minds after watching the movie and think that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie should be together.


    But Angelina Jolie pursues love. When love disappears, the result can be imagined.

 Chapter 795： Lifetime

    As a screenwriter when Simon Kimberg graduated from college, the script of "Smiths" had been circulating in Hollywood for many years, but no one was shot into a movie, until Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Pictures, and Ronan worked in Artisan Pictures. In the script library, I saw the script, and then the project was established.


    Once this film was moved to multiple companies before it was approved.


    The personal charm of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie completely suppresses the plot of the film.


    Regardless of whether this charm is released in a positive way, it eventually attracted a large number of audiences into the theater to watch.


    The first weekend of "Smiths" in North America, it was in 3925 theaters within three days, and it was reported to be $68.79 million.


    This film also ended the two consecutive titles of "World War" and successfully topped the North American box office charts.


    On the other hand, even though the audience''s live ratings in theaters were only b, they gave North America an estimate of $230 million.


    The reason for giving box office expectations that are inconsistent with the audience¡¯s reputation is entirely due to the super gossip of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie.


    Because of the propaganda effect of super gossip, the total investment of Embassy Pictures in the announcement of "The Smiths" is only 50 million US dollars.


    This action blockbuster with a total investment of 150 million U.S. dollars, according to market feedback inside Relativity Entertainment''s expectations, the global box office is expected to reach 550 million U.S. dollars.


    Looking at the quality of the film alone, "Smiths" does not seem to be worthy of such a box office, but the film market has never been determined by the quality of the film.


    It is not uncommon for a film to reach the level of sensation like "Smiths".


    Not every film can be lucky enough to encounter such super gossip.


    The influence of actors on the film is sometimes great.


    Ronan did not allow Relativity Entertainment to intervene in this matter from the very beginning. After refusing Angelina Jolie, Embassy Pictures¡¯ publicity for "Smiths" mostly stopped.


    The incident has now proceeded, and the overall situation of "Smiths" has been decided.


    After the film was released, more reports and rumors about Jennifer Aniston and the child appeared in the media. Obviously someone was pushing it secretly, not only to divert the attention of public opinion, but also to whitewash themselves.


    Jennifer Aniston was completely silent over there, it seemed that this matter had nothing to do with her anymore.


    The latest news that Ronan got, Jennifer Aniston left North America and went to Africa to participate in charity events, temporarily staying away from the whirlpool of public opinion in Los Angeles.


    In some ways, Angelina Jolie achieved her goal and won this love war with an unusually tough posture.


    Of course, the winner is "Smiths".


    This is also the only film released in June by Relativity Entertainment. All the energy of Embassy Pictures has been transferred to "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Gathering Coffin".


    The first film''s big sales laid a good audience foundation for the second film.


    Since its release in 2003, Captain Jack Sparrow¡¯s fans have increased day by day, becoming one of the most popular Hollywood movie images since the New World.


    Johnny Depp also seems to have a tendency to become Captain Jack Sparrow in reality.


    In order to cope with the promotion of the film, Johnny Depp has been in constant action recently, and Captain Jack Sparrow has frequented all over the United States.


    Today, the captain accepted the invitation of Ronan and Tom Cruise¡¯s Frozen People Charity Foundation to go to the nursing home to see the sick child.


    Tomorrow, between receiving a letter for help, the captain parachuted to a middle school in Los Angeles to "punish" the arbitrary principal.


    Ronan had previously talked with Johnny Depp¡¯s agent. Under the strong constraints of the brokerage company and the contract, Johnny Depp was relatively cooperative for the time being. During the publicity and announcement process, there was no outrageous incident. .


    But Johnny Depp¡¯s problems with alcoholism are getting worse.


    Robert Zemeckis has already talked to Shahai Entertainment about directing "Alice in Wonderland". Ronan will definitely not invite Johnny Depp for the role of Mad Hatter.


    This project is under the leadership of Robert Zemikis, and the pre-planning, the rhythm of shooting, production and publicity, is completely based on "Avatar" as the standard.


    In addition to the latter''s continued preparation for special effects at Weta Studio in Wellington, several assistants of James Cameron led a team to some famous scenic spots for location inspections.


    Any actual location will not exist alone. The future will inevitably be integrated into the special effects production scene of the film in some form.


    In the future, there will surely be a large number of scenic spots around the world, rushing to say that the so-and-so shot of "Avatar" comes from my own.


    It''s a common phenomenon in the world to get hot.


    James Cameron returned to Los Angeles in mid-June, had an interview with Ronan, and brought a performance video of Jessica Alba testing motion capture, highly recommended by Jessica Alba Acting as the heroine of Namie.


    The heroine will not have any real-life shots in the film, and all appear in the form of motion capture. Jessica Alba has participated in the experiment and production of motion capture special effects. Ronan will of course not object to it and let Sha Hai Entertainment sent someone to negotiate with Jessica Alba¡¯s agent.


    Although James Cameron claimed that "Avatar" would only be filmed for one, and there was no plan for a sequel, Ronan was mentally prepared for the sequel.


    One of them is to sign a long-term contract with the actors.


    Jessica Alba was originally a small star who was barely able to make it to the second-tier. The "Fantastic Four" that just starred in the film was messed up again. The pay is very cheap. According to the usual standards in the circle, the pay for "Avatar" is not the highest. Will exceed half a million dollars.


    If nothing happens, Shahai Entertainment can do it for $300,000.


    Ronan tried out James Cameron¡¯s plans for the sequel and didn¡¯t talk to him about this issue. However, after the success of "Avatar", he will personally communicate with James Cameron on this issue. .


    How can''t the sequel to "Avatar" become a lifetime series.


    Once the sequel to "Avatar", the schedule has been pushed back and forth. Many fans who grew up watching "Terminator 2" and "Titanic" even joked that the biggest regret in life in the future may be that they did not see " Avatar 2" now.


    bouncing votes has become the norm in the sequel of "Avatar".


    Of course, this is not to say that James Cameron has made enough money and is not motivated to shoot new films. A large part of the reason lies in film technology.


    James Cameron has always wanted to use new filmmaking and projection technology in new works.


    There were rumors on the Internet that James Cameron was working with Sony Pictures to develop a new naked-eye 3D technology.


    These news are true or false, and it is difficult for fans of the past to judge.


    As a pioneer of new film technology and a director at the forefront, James Cameron attaches great importance to technology far beyond ordinary people''s imagination.


    In the preparations of the "Avatar" crew in Weta Studio, many shooting scenes need to operate some shooting platforms and software specially developed by James Cameron''s team.


    These are the results of James Cameron¡¯s accumulation over the years.


    It is no exaggeration to say that a director without years of technical accumulation will never achieve such a huge technical success as "Avatar".


    James Cameron has been at the forefront of Hollywood in terms of technology since the filming of "Alien 2".


    The special effects production of "Avatar" is not enough to rely solely on James Cameron''s team. Weta Studio is required for motion capture, and Industrial Light and Magic is responsible for more special effects production.


    The production of such a movie is like super engineering.


    At the same time, Neil Blomkamp, ??deputy director of special effects production for the James Cameron team, also negotiated a cooperation with Shahai Entertainment.


    Neil Blomkamp sold the copyright of the short film "Aliens in Johannesburg" to Shahai Entertainment for a token price of $1, and got the opportunity to direct the feature film.


    After the two parties signed, Neil Blomkamp completed the first draft of the script as quickly as possible, and faxed it to Los Angeles for Ronan to view it in person.


    The title of this script is called "District Nine".


    The main plot of the script of ¡¡¡¡ is roughly the same as Ronan''s impression. The image of the aliens that came with the script are set, and the prawns are very unique.


    Since Neil Blomkamp will also participate in the special effects production of "Avatar", he is still holding the key position of deputy director of special effects. It is definitely impossible to leave the "Avatar" crew at this stage. The "9th District" project can only be returned In the future plans of Shahai Entertainment.


    At the earliest, we have to wait for the special effects of "Avatar" to complete a stage before Neil Blomkamp can work with his successor.


    James Cameron is very good to the people on the team did not set any obstacles for Neil Blomkamp, ??if nothing else, "District Nine" can start preparations as soon as next year .


    In contrast, the Indian novel "Questions and Answers", which received the copyright of the adaptation, is much slower.


    This will not be a commercial project, it will definitely be one of the awards season works in the future.


    In a certain award season, Relativity Entertainment could not launch too many works. Not to mention the scattered resources, the Oscar judges rarely chose the same company''s movies one after another when voting.


    This year''s "Brokeback Mountain" and next year''s "Walker" are all key projects of Relativity Entertainment''s next two award seasons.


    There is also a "gril" directed by David Fincher. Due to the relatively slow progress of the project, it is temporarily impossible to determine which award season will be launched.


    In this way, even though it is clear that the director is the one who directed "Guessing the Train", Ronan has not let anyone come into contact with him for the time being.


    The "Slumdog Millionaire" adapted from "Questions and Answers" will not be suitable until it is released at least three years later.

 Chapter 796： Business affairs

    Before July, Ronan went to San Francisco again. Netflix passed a series of audits and reached a final agreement with Nasdaq. It will be listed on the next day in mid-to-late July.


    Currently, Robert Iger and Mark Randolph are concentrating on this aspect.


    It is expected that the single share price will not be less than US$120.


    Ronan also raised the bottom line of financing to no less than US$5 billion based on the actual situation.


    In order to cooperate with the listing and increase the stock price, Netflix will have a series of plans including the launch of new streaming media dramas.


    The second day Ronan came to Los Angeles, Tom Cruise also rushed over. The two sides will cooperate closely next month and need to communicate directly.


    "How likely is it that there will be an unexpected listing?"


    In the office, Ronan asked Robert Iger: "This is related to a series of plans for our future."


    Robert Iger said: "Our roadshow was very successful, and Netflix is ??also unanimously optimistic about the outside world. Many investment institutions have clearly expressed their investment intentions. Among them are pension funds, life insurance funds, property insurance funds, mutual funds, trust funds. , Hedge funds, commercial bank trust departments, investment banks, university foundations, as well as the securities investment departments of some large companies and individual investors, with their support, even if someone wants to secretly suppress Netflix, we can survive. "


    Ronan nodded slightly, and cooperating with Goldman Sachs, despite the high price, can make the listing process much smoother.


    Robert Iger continued: "These institutions and companies, with the securities market as their main business activity area, operate relatively standardized and are familiar with the securities market. They often participate in the issuance of new shares, and they have relatively accurate judgments on the investment value of different issuing companies. Because of institutional investment The quality of these institutions is relatively high, and it is relatively reliable to use the quotations of these institutional investors as the main basis for pricing."


    Ronan said: "In itself, our valuation is high enough."


    "Yes." Robert Iger said with a smile: "Investors recognize and are optimistic about Netflix''s development prospects and believe that this is a sunrise industry, so they have smoothly accepted Netflix''s valuation during the market investigation stage."


    Ronan suddenly said: "The valuation of not less than 40 billion U.S. dollars is somewhat beyond my expectations."


    Robert Iger rarely disagrees: "My opinion is the opposite. This is exactly the true reflection of Netflix''s value, and I even think that Netflix''s valuation is a bit low."


    As one of the direct persons in charge of operating Netflix¡¯s listing from beginning to end, he seemed particularly confident: ¡°When Google went public, its business was relatively single, and its market value was still rising. On the other hand, Netflix has at least three star businesses, which are integrated together. , A valuation of $40 billion, not much."


    Ronan slowly said: "We are about to officially join the capital game."


    Robert Iger took over: "Only by joining the capital game, we can then proceed with greater capital operations."


    Ronan understood the meaning of the words, and said: "Since you entered the Relativity Entertainment, we have started planning. How much we can gain depends on the second half of this year."


    Robert Iger said: "I understand." He reminded: "Disney''s shareholder meeting will be held at the end of this year. It is very likely that Michael Eisner and Roy Disney will put their decisive battle at the shareholder meeting. Prepared."


    Ronan smiled: "Disney''s best to get messy."


    The chaotic Walt Disney, or the chaos inside the Big Six companies, the more in line with the interests of Relativity Entertainment.


    After Robert Iger left, Tom Cruise came over.


    "How was the talk?" Ronan asked.


    Tom Cruise said: "It went well overall. Netflix and I have the same charity goals."


    Ronan reminded: "This charity foundation, do a good job of fund management. Tom, we don''t want it to do anything, the only purpose is to invest in charity for people who are gradually freezing."


    "Don''t worry." Tom Cruise distinguished the importance: "I asked the foundation to hire PricewaterhouseCoopers as the third-party accounting supervisor."


    He turned the topic to Netflix: "I have raised 45 million US dollars and plan to invest all of it in Netflix stock."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I will never make you lose money."


    Tom Cruise laughed: "I hope your Netflix will become a company with a market value of hundreds of billions."


    "I think too." Ronan spread his hand out: "But this kind of thing is not something I can count on."


    Too many Internet companies have reached this level.


    is not an Internet company with a market value of over 100 billion. Just after the millennium, Yahoo¡¯s market value rushed to 128 billion US dollars, becoming the world''s first Internet company with a market value of over 100 billion.


    Followed by the famous Nasdaq stock market crash, the entire Internet industry was hit hard.


    But companies that survived the stock market crash, including Yahoo and Amazon, are all developing rapidly.


    Although there are many conservative investors who still slander the Internet industry, no one can stop the rapid development of this industry.


    The Internet does not necessarily represent the future, but it is a very important industry in the future.


    Ronan has always been aware of this, and he also knows that the Internet industry wants to grow bigger, it urgently needs funds and needs a wider promotion platform, so he chose the route of listing.


    Out of trust in Ronan, not only Tom Cruise, but Will Smith also raised 30 million US dollars, preparing to wait for Netflix''s listing next month.


    The two people invested in Manchester United and quickly realized asset appreciation. Their confidence in Ronan was stronger than Ronan himself.


    Regarding the Manchester United club, Mansour contacted Ronan again afterwards. Halfway through the season gap, he wanted to know how Ronan was thinking.


    Now selling Manchester United has indeed benefited a lot, but Ronan believes that Manchester United will remain in his hands and will continue to appreciate in the future.


    Ronan asked Tom Cruise and Will Smith for their opinions, and the two of them were completely based on him.


    Although there is no clear answer to Mansour for the time being, Ronan''s tendencies have become clearer.


    Ronan specifically called Ferguson and said that he heard related rumors. It is said that Ferguson was about to retire and asked him whether it was true or false.


    Ferguson''s importance to Manchester United is self-evident.


    Its role is far more than just coaching the team. Ferguson has a considerable deterrent to referees and the FA.


    These are all established step by step over more than 20 years of time, and it is not possible to invite a famous teacher to come over.


    There was once a coach who started N-game winning streak in the first season of the Premier League, and then said that the Premier League is nothing more than that. Many protective and invisible penalties for beautiful football not only disappeared immediately, and the referees later taught him how to be a man in minutes.


    But in recent years, there have been very few penalties against Manchester United in the Premier League.


    can even be described as rare.


    This kind of intangible, unreal, but tangible thing is part of today''s commercial football.


    As long as Ferguson is in, Manchester United''s results will be guaranteed, and the results are a very important part of commercial value.


    Ferguson is not young anymore. When he had conflicts with the two former Irish horse racing tycoons at Manchester United, he also considered retirement.


    But this season, Manchester United shines brightly, and the club is back on track. Even if Ronan, the new boss, has stricter supervision of the club¡¯s operations, he has given him great trust as the head coach and brought a lot of infinite future. Broad new players.


    The so-called retirement idea has long been thrown into the garbage by Ferguson.


    Ferguson made it clear to Ronan that he would not consider retirement-related matters in the next five or six years as long as his body does not show up.


    Manchester United has Ferguson, which is a guarantee of stability and will continue to appreciate.


    Ronan''s preference for choice is self-evident.


    In addition, there is another point that also affected Ronan''s related considerations.


    The contact between Manchester United and Barcelona and Leo Messi¡¯s father has given initial feedback.


    After Manchester United tentatively proposed 50 million euros to package the three players of Xavi, Iniesta and Messi, Barcelona rejected the offer of Manchester United and solemnly declared that these three players are not for sale!


    At the football transfer, some clubs suggested that XX is not for sale, but it is not that they will not sell, but that they have other considerations.


    Barcelona¡¯s current core is Deco, and the top star is Ronaldinho. The latter seems to be far from reaching the peak, and there is no decline at all.


    Xavi, Iniesta and Messi are very important to Barcelona But in addition to Xavi-, in the private contact between Manchester United and Barcelona, ??Barcelona did not bite so tightly.


    Manchester United also had private contact with Messi¡¯s father and Iniesta¡¯s agent. The two players have certain doubts about Manchester United. After all, the styles of the Premier League and La Liga are very different.


    But the price offered by Manchester United is very tempting.


    Especially Leo Messi''s father, Manchester United''s favorable conditions, has already moved him.


    Money is not a panacea, but in most things, it can be called a master key.


    Specific discussions are still going on, Ronan also expressed his concern and asked Manchester United to make Leo Messi the number one goal.


    Imagine that there are letters Luo on the left and Messi on the right. How beautiful should this picture be?


    Of course, it is also possible that the two will be incompatible. It does not matter. The key point of removing the Universe team in advance will also help Manchester United become a phenomenal European football team in the next few years.


    After all, Ronan is a businessman after all, and the first consideration is the club value.


    Just as Relativity Entertainment never puts the commercial value of the film on the quality of the film, the commercial football league is not solved by the game alone.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is about to be released during the Independence Day holiday, but before that, Ronan specifically found George Martin to talk.

 Chapter 797： Tolkien

    Walking into the Relativity Entertainment Building, George Martin has been observing, seemingly curious about the company that took away the film and television copyrights of his series of magic novels.


    He is a writer, but before the writer, he has always been a Hollywood screenwriter, and he has a familiarity with Hollywood that other writers do not have.


    There are very few film companies in Hollywood that can own independent buildings. From this perspective alone, Relativity Entertainment is already at the top of the industry.


    George Martin also understands that when it comes to film and television business alone, Relativity Entertainment is definitely one of Hollywood''s top and large companies.


    The most lacking is nothing more than the background.


    But the background is not directly related to the production ability. The "Song of Ice and Fire" series is handed over to Relativity Entertainment, and George Martin is quite relieved.


    And there are related provisions in the copyright agreement between the two parties, Ronan Anderson must serve as the producer of the adaptation project.


    This is the most reassuring and successful producer in Hollywood today.


    In the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan met George Martin.


    This New Jersey man, who is a writer and screenwriter, is very artistic. He wears a beret on his head, thick round glasses on both sides, has an unusually thick beard, and his beard is all white.


    Ronan shook hands with him, and after a few simple greetings, he entered the topic: "George, regarding your adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", Sandsea Entertainment is currently advancing."


    George Martin himself is a member of Hollywood. He understood the relevant dynamics and said: "I know, it is said that the script adaptation has already begun?"


    "Yes." Ronan said directly: "Inviting you over this time is related to the adaptation of the script."


    George Martin is very concerned about his epic series and said: "If I need to do it, just speak up."


    There are clauses in the contract between the two parties, and Ronan doesn¡¯t need to be polite: ¡°No one knows this series better than you. The screenwriting work has just begun. The screenwriting team needs your directing, and we also need you to control the main storyline.¡±


    George Martin said: "No problem. Although I can''t come to relativity entertainment every year, I can spare two days a week to discuss the adaptation of the script with the screenwriter."


    Ronan said: "The second aspect. Although the story of the first season is relatively complete, the series always exists as a whole. There are currently only trilogy, which is obviously far away from the end. The script creation must consider the series. Continuity. Just like when we first talked about copyright, Relativity Entertainment has never considered shooting a season, but a whole series."


    George Martin rubbed his almost white beard and said, "Don''t worry about this. I will communicate with the screenwriters on this."


    Ronan nodded slightly. George Martin hasn''t been in Hollywood for a year or two. There is no doubt about his professionalism, but it is impossible to reassure him.


    "I still hope that you can finish the whole series of novels as soon as possible, George." Ronan is also worried that the following novels will become a lifetime series: "Make the adaptation work more clear."


    has the original book as the source of the adaptation, and George Martin only reveals the plot direction in general, which are completely different things.


    The former may make the episode fuller and more reasonable to pave the way for the characters and plot, while the latter may directly lead to unfinished.


    There is a difference between people, let alone the adapted screenwriter and the original author. Even if the screenwriter knows the ending of the story, it may end for the sake of the ending.


    For example, the plot of Xue Xue toppling her aunt and killing her aunt was quickly caught off guard.


    In fact, since the original work of George Martin was lost as the basis for the adaptation, the plot of "Game of Thrones" has begun to appear various strange works, but the reputation of the previous few seasons is too good, and it has brought huge viewing inertia and even word of mouth. Inertia, the heat of the series has not decayed.


    Until the last two seasons, especially the later episodes of the final season, the negative effects accumulated over a long period of time completely broke out, and word-of-mouth collapsed.


    Besides Dragon Mother, there is also the Night King.


    As the night king who walked for eight seasons before leaving the Great Wall, he fully explained what is called the feat of sending people away from thousands of miles.


    George Martin said at this time: "The Feast of Crows" has been completed, and the current publishing house''s proofreading will be published in the second half of the year. I will also start writing the fifth book, temporarily titled "A Dance with Dragons." , It can be published in two years at most."


    Ronan emphatically reminded: "George, there is one thing you have to prepare in advance. Once the series is successful, you will inevitably become a well-known figure in the United States and around the world, and various interviews and activities will be occupied. You have a lot of time and energy, can you continue to write novels quietly?"


    George Martin thought for a while and said, "This, I''ll talk about it then."


    Ronan added: "As a partner, I very much hope that I can see the end of the series before filming begins."


    "It''s impossible." George Martin said with some helplessness: "The story has only progressed halfway now..."


    He slowly said: "When I first planned "A Song of Ice and Fire", I just wanted to write a magical epic trilogy like Tolkien did. But when I wrote a 1,500-page manuscript, I had not finished the first one. When it comes to the story, I know I think it¡¯s too simple. This series requires five books to form a complete long story."


    Ronan is full of doubts: "Are you sure that the five books can be completed?"


    George Martin said with confidence: "Trust me, it will be done."


    If Ronan believed him, it would be a hell.


    Indeed, George Martin once wrote five novels. The last two, "The Cold Wind of Winter" and "Dream of Spring Dawn", only stay in the catalog of the series. Will it really be written by George Martin himself? The publication of his novels can only be said to be a lifetime series.


    George Martin was very successful at the time, coupled with his older age, poor health, and serious lack of motivation to create.


    In view of this, Ronan specifically said: "George, I still hope you can speed up the pace of novel creation. You can''t let the shooting of the series catch up with the publication of the novel, right?"


    "No." George Martin said decisively: "Absolutely not."


    "A Feast of Crows" is about to be published, and "A Dance with Dragons" has already been written. Strictly speaking, he is now leading the series of five adaptations. How can the series catch up with novels?


    In that way, his original author is too incompetent.


    Ronan can only say that. Before George Martin left, he said: "I will let the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment contact you. Starting next month, you will officially enter the adaptation team."


    For the original author, George Martin, Ronan pays more attention than general adaptations. Hollywood film adaptations often like to throw the original author aside, because he doesn¡¯t understand the original author of film creation, shooting and marketing, and his ideas are often different. There is a huge difference in film companies.


    But George Martin is different. He is a member of Hollywood and has very rich experience in the film and television industry. Compared to becoming an obstacle to the creation of the crew, he may play a more positive role.


    In Hollywood, insiders and outsiders have always been two concepts.


    Just like Ronan to George Martin, Hollywood¡¯s double standards and discrimination should not be too obvious.


    The specific news was soon confirmed. The fourth novel "A Feast of Crows" will be released simultaneously in the United Kingdom and the United States in September.


    Ronan has contacted Relativity Entertainment with relevant media and book reviewers. In view of the needs of future drama series, he must hype George Martin as the "Tolkien of America".


    This is not difficult. The United States has always liked to follow the British tradition in terms of so-called traditional culture, and George Martin and the "Song of Ice and Fire" series do have quality as a guarantee.


    According to George Martin, this series of writing went well, and "Dance of the Devil''s Dragon" could be published as soon as two years later.


    It seems that everything is on the right track.


    But Ronan once had an impression of George Martin¡¯s constant bounce in the publication of novels, because the unexpected progress of the plot in the later episodes of the eighth season was specifically for information about George Martin and the original novel.


    Therefore, he has a vague impression. It seems that George Martin wrote for six years, and it was not until 2011 that he completed "A Dance with Dragons".


    According to the plan of Shahai Entertainment, by that time, the episode is estimated to have been broadcast on Netflix for several seasons. I am afraid that George Martin still does not have the time and energy to continue writing the next novel.


    But the creation of the novel of "A Song of Ice and Fire" can''t be urged, after all, the quality must be guaranteed.


    Ronan specifically called Robert Lee, who is in charge of copyright matters, and asked him to communicate with George Martin and his agent, as far as possible to ensure that George Martin will have enough motivation and continue to write novels in the future~www.novelhall.com ~ Until the completion of this series.


    "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" adaptation of the series, the future broadcasting platform must be Netflix streaming.


    Netflix is ??already in discussions with Shahai Entertainment regarding the customization of the series.


    In addition to the "Grey Intern" that has already been broadcast on TV, as long as there are no major accidents in the series produced by Shahai Entertainment, the future broadcast channel will only be Netflix streaming.


    With Netflix¡¯s upcoming launch, two brand-new series will soon appear on Netflix¡¯s streaming media, namely "Gossip Girl" produced by Lindsay Bill and "Chernobyl" directed by Marian Derio Lee.


    Relativity Entertainment has conducted internal trials on these two dramas, and the response is very good, especially the latter, which has received unanimously high ratings.


    From the perspective of the Americans, shooting the disasters of the former Soviet Union, even if a lot of Cold War mentality is abandoned, the content can be imagined.


    Entering July, the Independence Day holiday is approaching, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Gathering Coffin" premiered.

 Chapter 798： Death

    The Independence Day holiday is one of the best schedules in the North American film market. This weekend before Independence Day, there are often many movies intensively released.


    A few years ago, during the Independence Day schedule, the production cost of more than 80 million films, at most four or five were drawn together.


    This year is different. Except for "A Fairy Wife at Home" released by Columbia Pictures, other commercial films with higher investment have avoided the Independence Day schedule.


    Because "Pirates of the Caribbean" set sail again.


    Because the first movie caused a huge sensation, Captain Jack Sparrow is invincible, and the industry is unanimously optimistic that "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" will not only be a big hit, but also a big hit.


    At the same time, the only "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" that can be called a competitor is "A Fairy Wife" starring Nicole Kidman.


    The genres of the two films are completely different, and Sony Columbia Pictures has no plans to circumvent "Pirates of the Caribbean 2".


    But the momentum of the two is very different.


    Since the release of the trailer, "A Fairy Wife in Home" has been constantly criticized. The vicious curse of the Oscar queen has always been entangled in this film.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" has caused a fever, and movie fans seem to be in desperate need.


    Countless movie fans shared their expectations for "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" and Captain Jack Sparrow through various methods on Netflix.


    "What kind of person is Captain Sparrow?"


    Someone asked questions on Netflix, and related questions quickly spread across the Internet.


    More questions about Captain Jack Sparrow rushed out of the fans.


    "What should I do if I fall in love with Captain Jack Sparrow?"


    "Does Jack Sparrow really like Will Turner or Elizabeth Swann?"


    Problems like this are quite normal, and some fans even regard Captain Jack Sparrow as an idol in reality.


    "What brand of perfume would Captain Jack Sparrow use?"


    "What does the captain eat for three meals a day? Will he be hungry at sea?"


    "Will he get sepsis because of malnutrition?"


    "I heard that the bread eaten by sailors in the Middle Ages did not go bad for several years. As a result, weevil and maggots grew in the bread. This is called walking with maggots. Captain Jack won''t eat these too?"


    This kind of problem looks funny, but it''s not uncommon for fans.


    When a fictional movie character is frequently brought into reality by people, it has actually proved that this character and the movie about this character are achieving great success.


    Before Jack Sparrow, there has never been a movie protagonist who can become popular in such an angry way. Every day he laughs and scolds his teammates. He plays a role at critical moments, but he can still be so attractive.


    This role also really put Johnny Depp into the front line.


    But Hollywood is after all a highly circulated circle of news, and some things can''t be covered at all. During the promotion of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", some unfavorable news about Johnny Depp was spreading in the media and online.


    Someone even shared a question via Netflix: If Captain Jack Sparrow was not played by Johnny Depp, would you still love Johnny Depp?


    However, the temporary impact is still small.


    At the premiere, Johnny Depp faced fans and showed his charm.


    It seems that Johnny Depp is still the same Johnny Depp. There is no change because of Jack Sparrow''s popularity. He is still an autograph, loves rock and roll, is cool and friendly, and acts casually like Captain Jack. .


    In any case, Johnny Depp is absolutely impeccable in his treatment of fans.


    This is a passionate idol who can''t even stop signing for fans.


    Ronan looked at Johnny Depp, who caused a sensation on the red carpet, and could only say that the captain''s charm was too great.


    This is exactly the same as before.


    The difference is that Will Turner, whose presence was severely compressed, is now extremely popular.


    When Christian Bale stepped onto the red carpet, he caused no less sensation than Johnny Depp.


    Firstly, this version of the little blacksmith has a stronger sense of existence, and the role and image are more prominent; secondly, "Batman: Hour of War" has been released, and Christian Bale has the halo effect of Lord Wayne.


    "Hello, Ronan." Christian Bale took the initiative to greet Ronan: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "You look a lot stronger."


    Christian Bell smiled and said: "The filming of "Fatal Magic" is over. Director Nolan is in post-production. I want to prepare for "The Dark Knight".


    Ronan nodded slightly: "That''s a very aggrieved Batman."


    "It''s okay." Christian Bell answered: "It just feels a little weird to read the script. Bruce Wayne seems to have become a supporting role. The protagonist is the clown, and the clown has various protagonist auras..."


    Ronan shrugged: "About the role, you still have to talk to Director Nolan."


    It can be seen that Christian Bell is somewhat dissatisfied with the design of the script.


    Isn''t this a whirlwind complaint to his producer.


    But if you don''t add a halo to the Joker, and don''t impose restrictions on Batman, the so-called strongest ugly man has been hammered to death ten thousand times.


    In fact, it is very obvious that this movie puts the protagonist halo on the clown.


    In addition to the stars who participated in the film, there were many relatives and friends of actors who came to the premiere.


    For example, Tim Burton is also here.


    Although the two sides did not reach an agreement on the cooperation of "Alice in Wonderland", they did not become enemies.


    Moreover, given the relationship between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, it is quite normal for Tim Burton to take Johnny Depp as the actor in his films.


    Ronan also chatted with Tim Burton.


    The "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy has been filmed, Johnny Depp has also ended his collaboration with Relativity Entertainment, Tim Burton intends to continue to cooperate with Johnny Depp, filming and producing a film called "Barber Todd "movie of.


    The first film the two worked together was called "Edward Scissorhands". The 27-year-old Johnny Depp and the 32-year-old Tim Burton have since become good friends. Please advise me for the rest of your life.


    When the first film was filmed, Ronan heard John Depp, who was still more dedicated at the time, talked about his relationship with Tim Burton.


    Regarding the speculation between the two, Johnny Depp said: "Even if we met for the first time, we reached agreement on even the most absurd issue."


    Perhaps this is called love at first sight.


    There was a sudden quarrel in the VIP room of the theater, and Jessica Felton rushed over immediately and suppressed Christian Bell and Keira Knightley who had a dispute with Johnny Depp.


    Since the sequel was filmed, the contradiction between these two British actors and Johnny Depp has become more and more acute, and it was once difficult to adjust.


    Fortunately, Jessica Felton as a producer, coupled with the public occasion, can suppress these contradictions.


    "What''s going on?" Ronan came to Jessica Felton: "Although Bell will have inexplicable emotions when shooting, he is usually a quiet person."


    Jessica Felton did not go on the red carpet, nor did she wear an evening dress. She was dressed in a concise lady''s professional suit with a tight face and a strong woman''s momentum: "Kayla smelled of alcohol on Depp. I complained a few words with Bell, but Depp heard it, and there was a dispute."


    She whispered: "It''s just a little trouble."


    Ronan sighed, "There are too many people ruined by alcohol."


    Jessica Felton stood next to Ronan, looked at Johnny Depp, and said, "How long can you succeed when you are drunk? Also, how will his fans react to the smell of alcohol? "


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "As a bystander, it is difficult for us to judge whether he is right or wrong. Maybe there is no right or wrong in a person''s lifestyle. He lives arbitrarily, and fans probably love this drunkenness of life and death. "


    "It''s not like what you said." Jessica Felton was quite surprised.


    Ronan asked, "What should I say?"


    Jessica Felton pondered a little, and said solemnly: "First, consider how much Depp¡¯s behavior will bring. Second, how much value Depp can create for Relativity Entertainment Then, Squeeze it clean..."


    Ronan pointed to himself: "Am I like this?"


    Jessica Felton said deliberately: "Absolutely."


    "Okay." Ronan laughed at himself: "This shows that I am already a very successful entrepreneur and capitalist."


    Jessica Felton joked: "So how much value do I have in your eyes?"


    Ronan shrugged: "Jesse, you are different, you are my partner."


    Jessica Felton and Ronan have known each other for many years, and of course they knew this was the truth, and said, "Yes, there is one more thing. I am going to take out all my savings and wait for Netflix to go public to buy Netflix shares. I won''t go broke, am I?"


    Ronan emphasized: "Netflix is ??as reliable as Ronan Anderson."


    "Someone is here." Jessica Felton reminded: "Charlize Theron."


    Charlize Theron and Candice Swanepoel came over to greet Ronan,


    Both of them have cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.


    In the filming "Survival in the Wild", Bell Grylls will invite guests to explore the wild with him in several episodes of the second season. One of them is Oscar actress Charlize Theron.


    Needless to say, Candice Swanepoel has passed the audition for "Life and Death", even if it is only a minor role.


    "I''m preparing for the shooting." Charlize Theron said to Ronan: "I watched Bell''s first filming. Although there is a script and a guarantee team, it is really amazing. I need to achieve the desired effect, I need Good enough physical fitness and some professional knowledge."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Sally, I am looking forward to seeing your performance."


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 Chapter 799： The living captain

    Increasing the interactivity of "Survival in the Wild" is also one of the future development directions of the program. Bell-Grylls also sent an invitation to Ronan, and invited Ronan as a guest to take an adventure in the wilderness with him.


    Ronan did not reply to Bell Grylls for the time being.


    The main reason is that Ronan is accustomed to living a life of luxury and is unwilling to go to the wilderness to suffer.


    In addition, Ronan does not have time to go public in the short term.


    Everything has to wait until Netflix is ??listed and in good condition.


    Charlize Theron said at this time: "I am also looking forward to this shooting. The first season of the show has been watched several times on the Netflix platform. It is very distinctive. Besides, this is also doing charity for Africa."


    Ronan said seriously: "I''m very satisfied with Bell Grylls''s planning." He opened up a nonsense mode: "A great show must not only attract audiences, but also have social value."


    Ronan has watched the planning of this episode a long time ago. The relevant plot is set in the refugee area of ??Africa. Bell Grylls will tell how to survive in the dangerous environment created by humans.


    And the crew will call on the world to pay attention to these regions in Africa in the series.


    This is also an important reason why the crew can invite Charlize Theron.


    As we all know, popular Hollywood stars rarely appear on variety shows except during the promotional period of the movie and talk shows.


    For example, participating in pure entertainment variety shows is often considered by Hollywood as an act of sacrificing one''s own value and lowering the standard.


    But playing the banner of charity is different.


    Charity, this is the idiomatic method of Hollywood celebrities.


    It is undeniable that Charlize Theron has extraordinary feelings for Africa.


    The high salaries paid by the crew were all donated by Charlize Theron to related African Charity Foundations.


    Charlize Theron then focused on Africa: "Ronan, I heard that you and Tom Cruise have established a Freezing People Charity Foundation? If possible, please pay more attention to Africa."


    Ronan said politely: "I will."


    Candice Swanepoel also said at this time: "Many areas in Africa are almost forgotten from the earth."


    Ronan smiled: "Now the world is very concerned about the situation in Africa."


    "I don''t know when Africa will settle down." Candice Swanepoel whispered.


    Jessica Felton answered: "In this regard, we can do nothing but appeal."


    Ronan nodded: "Jesse is right."


    Having said that, Africa is so chaotic today, not only for its own reasons, but also for external forces. Only they themselves know the role of the five rogue nations.


    Despite all the recent fanfare from the outside world, all the names of Hollywood''s richest man have begun to throw on his head, Ronan''s mind is very clear, this kind of thing is not something he can mix.


    Appeal, it is enough to do some charitable projects.


    Ronan once read many reports. It is said that many seeds distributed by the United Nations in Africa were directly eaten...


    As for the authenticity, he has never been to Africa and cannot be judged.


    Candice Swanepoel said at this time: "Ronan, I haven''t thanked you yet. Thank you for giving me the opportunity."


    Ronan knew that she was talking about Uvi Bauer''s "Life and Death Fighting" and said, "Thank you for the director Bauer, he chose you."


    Candice Swanepoel certainly wouldn¡¯t believe it. She knew that Charlize Theron had specifically called Ronan, but she still followed Ronan¡¯s words and said: "Director Bauer is a good director and gave me A lot of help, since the shooting started, I have been pointing me."


    Hearing this, Jessica Felton''s face was still, but her heart was so wonderful, she couldn''t help but glance at Candice Swanepoel.


    Will the actress be completely taken crooked? It seems very possible.


    Ronan said very seriously: "Director Bauer is very amazing, he has a lot of shining points. Candice, you can observe more, it is good for the future."


    From his point of view, as a director, Uvi Bauer''s ability to direct movies is relatively poor, and other aspects are really good.


    Candice Swanepoel smiled and said, "I remember." Her topic suddenly changed: "I heard from Director Bauer that "Transformers" is recruiting actors. I like Transformers toys very much. I remember the Starscream and Arce toys my father bought me."


    Ronan said casually: "If you are interested, you can sign up for the audition. This time the audition for the role of the crew is open."


    "I have signed up." Candice Swanepoel said.


    Ronan nodded lightly, without saying anything, and at Jessica Felton''s reminder, he walked towards the auditorium.


    From Candice Swanepoel, he can feel the rapid changes after a girl enters Hollywood, from a softly ignorant girl to a girl who speaks purposefully,


    The impact of the environment on people is evident.


    Entering the theater, Ronan sat with Jessica Felton, and Jessica Felton said: "That girl has a lot of thoughts about the characters in "Transformers."


    Ronan smiled and shook his head: "It''s normal to enter this circle to become an actor. Who doesn''t want to be a star?"


    Jessica Felton said: "That''s right. If I am an actor, I won''t be willing to remain unknown."


    Ronan said lightly: "People like Daniel Day Lewis are only a minority."


    Jessica Felton took over: "More people still want to be Johnny Depp, to be able to live drunkenly and live wantonly."


    The movie begins and the charming Captain Jack Sparrow is back!


    This time, Captain Jack Sparrow encountered a more powerful enemy-the legendary undead David Jones. He was driving the terrifying "Flying Dutchman" Clippers, in terms of speed and equipment. , No ship can surpass it.


    Captain Jack Sparrow owes David Jones a blood debt, and he must find a way to solve it before the deadline, otherwise he will always bear the blood debt and become David Jones'' slave for the rest of his life.


    In this sequel, Captain Jack Sparrow still flew up and the little blacksmith Will Turner still uses strong force as his main selling point. Keira Knightley, who has always been dissatisfied with Johnny Depp, continues. Acting as a pure vase.


    Even in front of the public and the media, the protagonist trio is as close as a family, but the contradictions and conflicts between them are getting worse.


    Fortunately, for a long time in the future, the three will no longer have to cooperate in filming movies.


    Frankly speaking, as a sequel movie, the second one can surpass the first very few, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Gathering Coffin" is no exception.


    The story is not as good as the first one, but the excellent special effects make up for this shortcoming to some extent, making it one of the best popcorn movies this year.


    The most important thing is that after passing the first part, both the director Gore Wibinski and the actor Johnny Depp have accurately grasped the audience''s mentality and understood what kind of pirate captain the audience liked.


    So, on the basis of the first film, the film strengthened the shaping of Captain Jack Sparrow.


    This effect is also obvious.


    The native part of Captain Jack Sparrow made the audience laugh out of breath, and even many people kept beating the armrests of the chairs, which can only be described as "laughing miserably".


    How could such Captain Jack Sparrow be unlovable?


    It is no exaggeration to say that Johnny Depp¡¯s alternative performance, director Gore Wibinski¡¯s imaginative lens language, Jessica Felton¡¯s mastery of rhythm through editing in post-production, and Christie The couple CP combination of Ann Bell and Keira Knightley has greatly enhanced the entertaining spirit that has been admired in Hollywood movies for more than a decade.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Gathering Coffin" undoubtedly played a very good role in connecting the previous and the next. The strong visual impact and the humor complement each other, making the adventure in the movie so mind-blowing, and at the end At the same time, it also left a lot of foreshadowing for the development of the plot.


    Of course, in this sequel, Johnson Depp, with his superb acting skills, has made the alternative Captain Jack Sparrow even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the peopleExcellent special effects, baggage and character creation, all really make The audience entered this era of great seafaring pirates where fantasy and danger coexist.


    Although the actual pirate life is very miserable and even boring, it does not prevent the pirates in the movie from becoming a classic.


    However, those who dream of pursuing the freedom and unrestrained pirate life like Captain Jack Sparrow will end up in a super tragic way.


    Movies are not reality after all.


    But the movie can shine into reality, make the audience mesmerized, and make countless people go crazy for a virtual character.


    Captain Jack Sparrow is such a virtual character.


    When the screening of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Gathering Coffin" ended, there was thunderous applause and some people were calling Jack Sparrow''s name.


    "Jack Sparrow! Jack Sparrow!"


    At the beginning, the sound was messy, but as the audience adjusted spontaneously, the rhythm gradually became consistent.


    "Jack Sparrow! Jack Sparrow!"


    This voice completely overwhelmed the applause, as if there was only one in the theater, and that was-Jack Sparrow!


    Jessica Felton no longer applauded, reminding everyone on the crew: "Go up to the curtain call."


    Christian Bale and Keira Knightley were expressionless, as the two of the three protagonists, they were completely suppressed by Johnny Depp.


    This is the choice of the audience, leaving them speechless.


    With Jessica Felton as the leader, all the crew members appeared on the stage for the curtain call. The applause and shouts never stopped. The crew members could only call back the curtain again and again, expressing gratitude to the audience for their support.


    Johnny Depp finally became the living Captain Jack Sparrow!


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 Chapter 800： Brand new record

    In the luxurious dressing room of abc TV station in Burbank, Los Angeles early on Saturday morning.


    Nicole Kidman, who had finished putting on makeup, sat in a chair, flipped through a newspaper, and waited for the call of the live broadcast of "Good Morning America."


    The live broadcast is still preparing, she doesn''t need to go there for now.


    This is the promotion period of "A Fairy Wife", and it is also the first commercial film after Nicole Kidman became the best actress in the Oscar.


    Nicole Kidman has never believed in the Oscar queen curse, and since leaving Tom Cruise, using the compassion of the North American public, she is really very popular.


    Several works after the divorce, no matter "Small Island Cry", "Moulin Rouge" and "The Moment", all have good commercial and reputation.


    This also gave Nicole Kidman an idea, maybe she can become the new Hollywood sister.


    If you want to be a Hollywood sister, the Oscar queen is far from enough. After all, Oscar has a queen every year, and she needs to have enough commercial appeal.


    What is the most proving business appeal? Movie box office!


    The door of the dressing room was knocked from outside, Nicole Kidman recovered, put down the newspaper in his hand, and said clearly, "Please come in."


    Broker Pat Kinsley pushed in.


    Nicole Kidman turned to look at the agent and asked, "Pat, is it time?"


    "No." Pat Kinsley said, "You will have to wait about fifteen minutes, and they will come to notify you."


    Nicole Kidman is not dissatisfied, after all, this is abc TV station, the nation¡¯s top morning program "Good Morning America".


    Pat Kinsley glanced at Nicole Kidman, hesitated a little, and said, "I just asked about the box office on the first day of the show."


    "A Fairy Wife" is a pure commercial comedy. Of course Nicole Kidman cares about the box office and asked: "How many?"


    No matter how bad the numbers are, always tell the parties, Pat Kinsley said softly: "The box office on the first day of "A Fairy Wife" in North America was...$7.58 million!"


    Nicole Kidman can''t believe this number: "Pat, I didn''t catch it, how much do you say?"


    She is an Oscar actress. Since the divorce, her works have been a big success.


    Pat-Kinsley said: "7.58 million U.S. dollars."


    Nicole Kidman''s pale face turned whiter instantly: "This is a commercial production with a production budget of 90 million US dollars!"


    After years of hard work in Hollywood, Nicole Kidman would not understand that this kind of box office is not unsatisfactory, but very unsatisfactory.


    Pat Kingsley didn''t say anything to comfort Nicole Kidman. After all, she is an adult, and she must have the psychological endurance.


    Nicole Kidman was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly asked: "Where is Ronan Anderson''s "Pirates of the Caribbean 2"?"


    She knows very well that even if "A Fairy Wife" is adapted from a classic series, it is not as good as "Pirates of the Caribbean 2". Before, I always felt that it had its own appeal and it was not too far behind.


    Pat-Kinsley¡¯s voice is not high, but it is straightforward: "Pirates of the Caribbean 2''s first day in North America made $58.97 million."


    Nicole Kidman was surprised: "This... this is too exaggerated." She smiled wryly: "The box office of "A Fairy Wife" is not even the fraction of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2." Pat, I didn''t. If you remember it wrong, $58.97 million should be the highest box office result on the opening day in North America, right?"


    Pat-Kinsley nodded slightly: "Pirates of the Caribbean 2 has set a new North American single-day box office record."


    Nicole Kidman sighed: "Ronan Anderson''s movies are getting better and better."


    It is a pity that Ronan Anderson refused to cooperate with her, even though she was ready to give something.


    "In business, Ronan Anderson is already at the top level in Hollywood." Pat Kingsley thought of the growing influence of Relativity Entertainment, and she would accept it before she was lucky, and didn''t bite Tom Cruise. Don¡¯t let go, otherwise the consequences will be serious: ¡°When it comes to film profitability, Relativity Entertainment is terrible.¡±


    Since Relativity Entertainment is not a listed company, nor is it a multi-shareholder company, it does not need to make public financial statements, and the outside world can only make estimates.


    Pat-Kinsley has read an analysis by Forbes magazine, saying that the online and offline profit of Relativity Entertainment in film and television last year may reach 1 billion US dollars.


    Originally, she thought it was a bit exaggerated, but looking at the movie box office of Relativity Entertainment, there are more profitable DVD revenues, it seems that this is also normal.


    I remember Caa¡¯s internal discussion, saying that through Netflix¡¯s rental and sales platform, the DVD rental and sale of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s movies are crazy.


    Nicole Kidman suddenly said: "Pat, what about the reputation of "A Fairy Wife"?"


    If the word of mouth is good, the film can maintain a steady trend. It is difficult to break out like "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", but it can always make the film pay for its cost?


    In that way, it also means success.


    Pet-Kinsley can¡¯t open his eyes and tell lies about this kind of thing, but can only tell the truth: "Word of mouth...fair."


    Nicole Kidman was disillusioned for the last time, and still asked: "Be specific."


    "The freshness of rotten tomatoes is 25%. Imdb temporarily scored 4.9 points." Pat Kingsley felt terrible, but he couldn''t mislead Nicole Kidman in this regard. He could only say: "Audience ratings For c, it is predicted that the North American box office will fall at around US$50 million."


    Nicole Kidman''s already snow-white skin was now shining white.


    Pet-Kinsli said a comforting word: "It doesn''t matter, "There is a Fairy Wife" in the overseas market. If the publicity is done, the North American box office will increase."


    Hearing this, Nicole Kidman suddenly thought of something, was silent for a few seconds, and said: "Pat, you go to communicate with the program team, and see if you can temporarily change the setting."


    She lowered her voice and said a few words to Pat Kinsli, who nodded slightly and left the dressing room to talk to the show crew.


    Soon, Nicole Kidman entered the live broadcast room. After waiting for a while, the news broadcast ended and the camera switched to this side.


    The host had a brief chat with Nicole Kidman, and went directly to the topic. The first question was asked: "Nicole, you have been in the film for 20 years. What is the most memorable thing during that period?"


    Nicole Kidman said frankly and honestly: "Tom Cruise! He is a person I will never forget. Although we used to have sharp contradictions, even though we were divorced, when I faced my heart, I can only admit one thing. Tom Cruise is something I will never forget. It is the person I have paid the most and I love the most."


    The host looked surprised and asked: "Will you get back together?"


    "I don''t know." Nicole Kidman looked very hurt: "I''m afraid I will be hurt again..."


    The topic of this interview completely changed, Nicole Kidman started talking about Tom Cruise.


    Compared to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are equally concerned.


    At this moment, it attracted countless media reports, and a large number of movie fans began to discuss the marriage of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and even some movie fans and gossip newspapers tied Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.


    I have to say that when La Tom Cruise came out to whip the body, it was a very smart choice, and it easily won a lot of attention.


    On the other hand, Nicole Kidman used Tom Cruise to get some sympathy points.


    Although this kind of sympathy will consume a clean day sooner or later, it still has some effect now.


    "A Fairy Wife at Home" bounced back at the box office on Saturday, earning $8.45 million.


    Under such a bad audience''s word of mouth, and the box office rebounded, it can only be said that Tom Cruise is still one of the most watched Hollywood stars.


    But in the face of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", these are not enough to see. The appeal of the so-called Oscar''s best actress is incomparable with a real commercial movie.


    Because it is a sequel movie, too many audiences flocked to watch it on the premiere day, and the box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" fell off the day after its North American release.


    However, the single-day income is still as high as 52.75 million US dollars.


    Two days after its release in North America, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" exceeded the $100 million mark at the box office.


    This is also the fastest single film in the history of North American film to break 100 million records.


    Although it has only been screened for two days, everyone who knows the industry knows that "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is bound to set a new North American weekend box office record.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" also makes the image of Captain Jack Sparrow more full of unstable life, wild personality, do whatever you want, contradictory and chaotic.


    Some fans also summarized: Jack Sparrow represents a beautiful and lazy self-confidence. The thick eyeshadow on the eyes and the series of beads on the hair are signs of "freedom". The word "pirate" is used by fans. "Absolute freedom" is represented in his heart, and he feels like a rock star in the 18th century.


    There are also fans who think Captain Jack Sparrow is a shrewd adventurer, with a relaxed, happy, and smooth tone without pause, speaking soft and cunning rhetoric like a woman, walking and swaying. Wind up.


    Johnny Depp is a big hit. With the success of two "Pirates of the Caribbean", he has become one of Hollywood''s most appealing stars.


    A reporter interviewed Ronan specifically about Johnny Depp.


    "There is no doubt that Depp is at his peak." Ronan naturally praised Johnny Depp: "Depp has created a great role in film and television, and he is the best actor of this era. One, I am proud that Relativity Entertainment can work with such actors."


    Some reporters also asked Nicole Kidman about Tom Cruise recently. Ronan remained silent as he should.


    The smartest way to do this is to close your mouth and let Tom Cruise handle it himself.


    By the way, in the movie "There is a Fairy Wife", is the child born by the witch and the hero of Nicole Kidman considered a mudblood?

 Chapter 801： weather forecaster

    "Good news! Good news!"


    With the sound of dense footsteps, George Clint strode into Ronan''s office, waved the documents in his hand, and said with excitement: "Good news worth celebrating."


    Ronan put down the signature pen in his hand, looked at him, and asked with concern: "Has the weekend box office statistics come out?"


    George Clint was in a very good mood: "Yes." He deliberately sold Guanzi: "Ronan, guess how many."


    Ronan stood up, strode over, and was equally in a good mood: "There must be 140 million US dollars."


    Two days before the opening of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", the North American box office reached 110 million U.S. dollars. Even though the sequel movies tend to be the most explosive at the beginning, they will definitely decline gradually later, but how can they have 30 million U.S. dollars on Sunday?


    "I''m sorry to tell you that I guessed wrong." George Clint said excitedly: "US$151.28 million! Ronan, Relativity Entertainment has set a new weekend box office record in the North American movie market!"


    Ronan took the statistics in George Clint''s hand, took a look, and was a little excited: "Our investment is not in vain!"


    George Clint nodded vigorously: "A few years ago, who would have thought we would have this day?"


    Ronan tapped his desk: "Yeah, who can think of it, one day we will stand on the top of North American box office records!"


    A knock on the door sounded, and Jessica Felton, who looked very capable in a women''s professional suit, walked in.


    George Clint walked over and shook hands vigorously with Jessica Felton: "Jesse, you did a great job."


    Jessica Felton obviously also got the news, and said: "Too much praise, I took over the sequel of a very successful film."


    She smiled and said, "It''s just that I didn''t expect the second part to be so successful."


    Compared with the critically acclaimed first film, the box office of the second premiere has more than doubled.


    Ronan came to a cupboard in the office, took out a bottle of red wine from it, took three glasses by the way, and said, "We are going to have a drink for this."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "Celebrate?"


    George Clint said, "Of course this is worth celebrating."


    As he said, he took the wine bottle in Ronan''s hand, and poured wine into three glasses after he called.


    "For "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" to sell!"


    "For our success."


    "For relativity entertainment!"


    "Cheers!"


    The three clinked glasses, took a sip each, and laughed at the same time.


    Robert Lee and Mary walked in one after another. Mary looked at the three people and said with a smile: "Why don''t you call us when you celebrate?"


    Ronan went to get the cup: "You guys are here just right, have a drink together."


    Robert Lee asked, "I''ll call Bob."


    Ronan took out the cup and gave it to Jessica Felton, asked George Clint to pour the two of them, and said, "Bob has been in San Francisco recently."


    "Why did I forget about this?" Robert Iger stopped: "Bob is busy listing Netflix."


    Ronan took the glass from Jessica Felton, waited for everyone to pick up the glass, and clinked with them one by one: "I wish we better and better."


    Mary smiled and said, "I wish us success."


    The others laughed and clinked their glasses, and the joyful atmosphere spread to every corner of the office.


    Here are the veterans of Relativity Entertainment. Mary, Robert Lee, and George Clint are the only three employees who followed Ronan to start a business. Not only do they have options for Relativity Entertainment, they will also receive corresponding equity rewards when Netflix goes public. .


    Although the equity is small, it can further stimulate people''s motivation.


    Other Ronan can''t guarantee that when Netflix goes public, Mary, Robert Lee, and George Clint will definitely be guaranteed their wealth.


    Netflix listing also requires a certain number of shareholders to hold shares, which is a necessary condition for listing.


    The management owns a small part of the equity, which is also the norm for listed companies.


    Like the Pixar studio back then, even though Netflix was listed on the Internet, Ronan still has an absolute controlling stake in Netflix through Relativity Entertainment.


    Jessica Felton is treated much worse than Mary, Robert Lee and George Clint.


    If you want to become a shareholder of Netflix, you have to wait until it is listed on the stock exchange to exchange it for money.


    At this point, Ronan has always been very clear. Jessica Felton has a good relationship with him and has shown enough ability, but this allows Relativity Entertainment to gift equity, which is too trivial.


    Say it, isn¡¯t Netflix''s equity the same as Chinese cabbage.


    After a simple drink to celebrate, everyone had jobs to deal with, and they all left. Ronan left Jessica Felton.


    "You also need to participate in the follow-up sales of "The Coffin of Souls"," Ronan reminded: "Shahai Entertainment is temporarily unable to allocate staff. You need to participate on behalf of the production company."


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s subsidiary finances are all individually accounted for, which was determined from the beginning.


    Jessica Felton said: "Yes, I have time now. The post-production of "Fast and Furious 3" is going very smoothly. I only need to control the overall situation and I can withdraw."


    Ronan asked, "How is the preparation of "Juneo"?


    "I have negotiated an actor contract with Alan Page, and she will play the heroine." Jessica Felton said roughly: "This actor is indeed distinctive. He is born with an age minus five advantage. Suitable for acting as a female high school student."


    She thought about it, and then said, "I''m looking for a suitable director. It''s not easy to find a director for this kind of movie."


    Ronan suddenly remembered Sophia Coppola, whom he had seen at the premiere of "Revenge of the Sith". This very free female director is still on vacation and might be a choice.


    "What do you think of Sophia Coppola?" Ronan didn''t know who the former director was, and Jessica Felton knew the project of "Juneo" better than him, so he just made suggestions: "Lost in Tokyo Director of "."


    Jessica Felton said: "Sophia Coppola? Female directors have a natural advantage in directing female themes. Oh, yes, her directorial debut is "Death of the Virgin", which is also a story about girls¡¯ feelings and relationships. A movie of family ethics."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Sophia Coppola''s movie handled very well. She should be better at telling female subjects."


    Jessica Felton said, "Do you have Sofia Coppola''s contact information? I will contact her first. You should know that directors like Sofia Coppola are not only our choice. , She also has the right to choose a partner."


    Ronan opened the phone book, found out Sofia Coppola¡¯s contact information, gave it to Jessica Felton, and said: "You should contact Sofia first. If you need me to come forward, you will notify me."


    "Okay." Jessica Felton collected her contact information: "I will send the script over first, let her see it before I say it."


    She turned and said, "Gor-Wibinski asked, when will the preview of "The End of the World" be held?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "The trial meeting is no longer necessary, you tell Director Vibinski, if he wants to start a new project, don''t hesitate."


    Jessica Felton said: "He is indeed preparing for a new project. He asked me some time ago and showed me the script. Maybe the script and project plan will come to you soon."


    The project review of Relativity Entertainment must pass Ronan.


    Even the projects of directors who have successfully cooperated with Relativity Entertainment are no exception.


    Hollywood has had too many successes in this film, and the next part of the film hit the street painfully.


    Ronan was curious and asked, "What project?"


    Jessica Felton simply said: "A family ethics movie about weather forecasters, the script is called "The Weather Forecaster". Gore Wibinski has personally bought out the script. He is looking for investment, his first consideration is to continue working with us."


    directed the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, and Gore Wibinski also made a lot of money, and it was easy to buy the copyright of a movie script.


    Ronan''s knowledge of Gore Wibinski was limited to the series of "The Grudge" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", and he did not remember which movies he directed.


    In this respect, "The Grudge" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" may also be Gore Wibinski''s most successful commercial films.


    Jessica Felton continued: "Gore Wibinski has already identified the actor, just the cousin of Sofia Coppola we just mentioned."


    Ronan knew who she was talking about: "Nicholas Cage?"


    "It''s him." Jessica Felton said: "Gore Wibinski has initialed an agreement with Nicholas Cage, and he believes that Nicholas Cage will join him to attract investment from production companies. "


    Under normal circumstances, this is indeed the case.


    The last film "National Treasure" starring Nicholas Cage was a big success, and this a bit out of date movie star instantly returned to the front line.


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    But when Ronan heard the name Nicholas Cage, he instantly lost interest in Gore Wibinski¡¯s new project.


    The former Nicholas Cage is famous, on the one hand it is the success of the nineties, on the other hand it is the king of bad movies after the new century.


    Ronan was familiar with this old friend of Oriental movie fans. I remember that after "National Treasure", it seems that except for "Ghost Rider", other films are basically the fate of hitting the street and hitting the street. .


    Even, I finally fell to the point where I went to the Oriental Film Production Company for money.


    It can be said that after "National Treasure", Nicholas Cage officially started the super vicious circle mode.


    Ronan made some thoughts and said, "Well, wait for Shahai Entertainment to submit the project to me. I will talk about it after I read the script and plan."


    Jessica Felton didn''t say much, she knew Ronan had always been more cautious in this regard.

 Chapter 802： English gentleman

    In the afternoon, the project information of Gore-Wibinski''s new project "Weatherman" was transferred from Shahai Entertainment to Ronan''s office along with some other delivery projects.


    With the continuous success of Shahai Entertainment, there are also successively unknown directors and actors who have succeeded in the cooperation with Shahai Entertainment, and more people have begun to regard Shahai Entertainment as the same choice for investment in the six major companies. .


    Even, because of the rumor that Shahai Entertainment and Ronan value newcomers, many directors and producers choose Shahai Entertainment as their first choice.


    There are hundreds of scripts delivered to Shahai Entertainment every month, and there are at least dozens of directors and producers who bring projects to find investment.


    Most of them are of no value. For scripts and the like, although the elimination rate is not 100%, it is also 99.9%.


    The first thing Ronan watched was Gore Wibinski''s "Weatherman". He read the script first, then the project plan, and the copy of the contract with Nicholas Cage that came with the project plan.


    In the hands of other people, this actor contract plus the director is Gore Wibinski, would be very convincing, but Ronan¡¯s side directly lit the red light.


    Ronan went to read the scripts that were delivered to Shahai Entertainment. As in the past, they were mostly worthless.


    Then there are some director and producer projects.


    The real celebrity directors and well-known producers will not lack relevant investment channels, and generally rarely adopt this delivery method.


    Therefore, it takes a lot of luck to encounter truly valuable films on these projects.


    Because of his special experience, Ronan was able to review it very fast, but when it came to the seventh copy, he saw a familiar name-"Killer Code 47".


    This is a female producer named Adrian Askalia, who delivered a game-adapted movie project to Shahai Entertainment.


    Shahai Entertainment¡¯s work is done very well. In addition to the project, there is also a resume of Adrian Askalia and an introduction to the game.


    This so-called producer has no production history before, and has not even served as an assistant producer. More precisely, she has no experience in filming.


    In terms of games, "Killer Code 47" was released in 2000. It is a game that depicts killers and methods of killing. In the game, all players have to do is to find ways to kill the target **** without knowing it.


    Ronan remembered that he had seen such a movie, but he only knew that there was such a movie. The specific plot and content did not leave him any impression.


    Then, he saw the project plan and focused on the budget.


    Such a game-based movie has an amazing budget-50 million US dollars!


    Ronan didn''t think about it anymore and turned on the red light.


    What are you kidding about, using $50 million to shoot such an unknown game work unless he is crazy.


    This is US$50 million. If you ask Brother Bao to shoot, it will be enough to make ten game-adapted movies.


    Thinking of Brother Bao, Ronan made a special note on the project and asked Connie to transfer the project to Uvi Bauer. If Uvi Bauer is interested, he can talk to the female producer. , Bought the game adaptation copyright.


    Of course, the price must be right.


    Ronan believes that this so-called $50 million budget game adaptation movie can be produced by Uvi Bauer for $5 million.


    Maybe it''s more (slot).


    When he was about to get off work, Robert Lee came back again with a book in his hand.


    "It was just sent from Marvel Entertainment. This is a comic book of "Ace Agent"." Robert Lee put the book on Ronan''s desk: "It will be published in October."


    Ronan picked it up and flipped it briefly, and said, "Mark Miller and Marvel are very fast."


    In order to obtain the copyright of the film and television adaptation of Mark Miller¡¯s "King of the Sea" comics, Ronan agreed to authorize the copyright of the film "Ace Agent" to Mark Miller, but Mark Miller has no copyright and the comics must Published by Marvel Entertainment.


    Related matters have already been discussed, and the film and television adaptation copyright of "King of the Sea" has been in the hands of Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan was a little surprised that Mark Miller''s comics were written so quickly.


    Only the first issue was sent by Robert Lee. The related background has completely changed to a British setting. The so-called secret service organization has also become an existence similar to King Arthur''s Knights of the Round Table.


    "Ace Agent" seems to be back on the way it should have been, and the agent has become a so-called English gentleman.


    Of course, just a gentleman on the surface.


    What is a traditional English gentleman? Talking about courtesy, justice and shame, they burned and looted all over the world.


    This is the so-called British aristocracy.


    Ronan simply flipped through the comics and said: "Not bad, the setting is much more reasonable than the movie we made."


    Robert Lee then said: "The movie we made was to find Arabs to attract investment, so the settings in many places were not reasonable."


    In his eyes, letting Arabs become protagonists and decent figures is the most unreasonable.


    Although the start of relativity entertainment is closely related to the funds of the Arabs, the deep-rooted views formed by Robert Lee since childhood will not change.


    Ronan said: "The comics hint at the market. If Mark Miller is willing, he can continue to create the second comic after the serialization of the first comic is over."


    Robert Lee nodded: "I will discuss this with him."


    The wider the spread of comics, the more beneficial it is for future film adaptations.


    The first "Ace Agent" was quite successful, especially the headshot fireworks and Colin Firth''s church of a hundred people, which left a very deep impression on people.


    After get off work, Ronan did not immediately return to the manor. In a restaurant in Century City, he had dinner with Tom Cruise and discussed some things at the same time.


    Netflix will be listed soon, and Tom Cruise is also part of the plan, and related actions are also being launched.


    Next week, Tom Cruise announced at a press conference that the Frozen People Charity Foundation will be established and will hold a cocktail party.


    This is also a charity dinner.


    Whether it is Ronan or Tom Cruise, when it comes to charity, they don¡¯t make pledges but don¡¯t acknowledge the dirty behavior.


    In order to gain eyeballs and gain attention, it is normal for celebrities to borrow charity and high publicity.


    But you have to do it when you say it. This is the most basic point of credit for being a person. Otherwise, what is the difference between talking and farting?


    Tom Cruise never wanted to be Oprah and Julia Roberts.


    "The location has been determined." Tom Cruise said: "In the No. 1 Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton."


    Ronan nodded: "What do you need my help for?"


    Tom Cruise said half-jokingly: "You can take the lead in donating money."


    Ronan took a sip of water and said seriously: "No problem, I have always supported charity."


    He will donate 2 million US dollars each in the name of private and relativity entertainment.


    All these money will be used for the treatment and recuperation of people who are gradually freezing.


    Ronan has never been a softhearted person, but he still has the most basic conscience and bottom line, otherwise he would not become a recognized reliable and trustworthy representative in Hollywood.


    That time I went to the Frozen Man Nursing Home with Tom Cruise and was really touched.


    On the other hand, in order to cooperate with Netflix¡¯s listing, Tom Cruise¡¯s actions are all spontaneous help. Although he will also invest in Netflix¡¯s stock, Ronan should support Tom Cruise. , Will definitely support.


    To put it bluntly, this is also to support himself.


    Tom Cruise said at this time: ¡°As for the media reporters, I have contacted a lot here, but how can it not compare to your relativity entertainment? You have to think of something in this regard.¡±


    Ronan said: "Although rest assured, the Public Relations Department is already in contact, at least hundreds of media will be present by then."


    As long as the pre-work is in place and the momentum is strong enough, then Tom Cruise will attract more people''s attention and Netflix will also receive more attention.


    This long-planned plan, of course, must be implemented on Netflix.


    When the media and the Internet spread wildly, Netflix must be one of the most frequently mentioned names, which can invisibly bring huge advertising effects.


    Ronan is very clear about one thing. The reason why the once popular website or APP has so many users is that the spontaneous communication of users attracting users is one aspect, and the more important promotion.


    Behind any popular APP, there is a promotion plan that takes pains and resources.


    "Any other questions?" Ronan put down his water glass and asked.


    Tom Cruise thought about it for a while and said: ¡°It¡¯s not there for the time being, we keep in touch with us and communicate if we have any questions.¡±


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "Yes."


    The two ended the dinner meeting. Ronan returned to the manor and called Connie to ask her to follow up in time to invite media reporters.


    As soon as she went to work the next day, Connie sent the list of media who had accepted the invitation to Ronan.


    Later, Ronan received another call from Gore Wibinski, and the two parties briefly communicated on the "Weatherman".


    It is impossible for Ronan to spend tens of millions of dollars in huge risky projects just because he has cooperated with Gore Wibinski.


    The two sides are originally commercial cooperation, and the business cooperation is naturally determined by profit.


    Like Gilmour Del Toro and Paul Greengrass before, the two parties were happy when they cooperated, and there was no irreconcilable conflict when they ended.


    With the help of the platform of Relativity Entertainment, these directors have been successful, and it will be much easier to find investment.


    With the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, it is not difficult for Gore Wibinski to find new investors.


    Just after hanging up the phone with Gore Wibinski, Connie informed Ronan that someone from Disney came to visit.

 Chapter 803： Disneys cooperation

    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, a bald man wearing gold-rimmed glasses shook hands with Ronan enthusiastically: "It is a great honor to meet you."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Hello, Verratti, I heard Bob talk about you."


    This man named Verratti is Robert Iger¡¯s colleague at Disney, and currently serves as the president of Disneyland Corporation.


    According to Robert Iger, Verratti belongs to the firm Michael Eisner faction.


    Sure enough, Verratti said afterwards: "Mr. Anderson, I bring greetings from Mr. Michael Eisner."


    Ronan remained calm, maintaining a polite smile, and said: "I have had several meetings with Mr. Eisner and I am very impressed. He is a management expert full of hard work."


    Verratti said politely, "Mr. Eisner also appreciates Mr. Anderson very much."


    How could Ronan believe this nonsense? He did come over with Michael Eisner, but neither was particularly pleasant.


    For example, Michael Eisner once criticized Captain Jack Sparrow, who played Johnny Depp.


    Of course, there is no sharp conflict between the two sides.


    In the past two years, Walt Disney''s internal stability has been unstable, and Michael Eisner''s energy is mainly on Roy Disney.


    Ronan was a little curious about Verratti¡¯s intentions, but he was not in a hurry, and said: ¡°Mr. Eisner has developed Disney from a single studio to today¡¯s entertainment media group. It¡¯s very remarkable. If it weren¡¯t for him, Disney would have already Was swallowed up."


    Verratti said: "Mr. Eisner believes that if Disney wants to develop rapidly at this stage, it must cooperate with a dynamic company like Relativity Entertainment."


    "It is an honor for Relativity Entertainment to be able to cooperate with Disney." Ronan deliberately lowered his posture a little bit, because he did have an idea for Disney. Verratti found this time, which can be said to be both internal and external power of Disney. The reason is that Robert Iger has done a lot of work on both Michael Eisner and Roy Disney before. He also said: "The combination of powerful forces and win-win development has always been the concept of Relativity Entertainment."


    Robert Iger has been at Disney for many years, and Ronan has some conveniences that Ronan does not possess. Now Verretti comes to the door, and Robert Iger''s work has achieved obvious results. Ronan naturally can''t hold back.


    Vilatti is also very clear, these words are very beautiful, but after all, it is the interests that determine the relationship between enterprises.


    "That''s right." Verratti said with a smile: "Mr. Anderson, I haven''t congratulated you on the box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Gathering of Souls". This movie has set a new North American box office record one after another, and the overseas box office is also very good. "


    Ronan said politely: "Thank you, the audience likes it mainly."


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" was released simultaneously worldwide. The first "The Curse of the Black Pearl" was a global success. Johnny Depp has created such a heartthrob character as Captain Jack Sparrow. , When the second film was released, overseas markets were equally enthusiastic.


    Embassy Pictures has made sufficient preparations for publicity and distribution. The total budget for the second film with production tapes is as high as 300 million US dollars.


    Sufficient investment has also brought high returns.


    In addition to North America, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" was also simultaneously released in nearly 50 countries and regions during the same period. Captain Jack Sparrow was so charming, and the overseas box office reached more than 250 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    This also created the highest single film worldwide weekend box office record ever recorded.


    Verratti said again at this time: "Yes, the audience likes this movie so much. Mr. Eisner also specifically explained that, let me convey his apology, the original remarks were too reckless."


    Ronan seemed to be very generous, waved his hand, and said, "It''s okay. To be honest, when Johnny Depp first came out, it scared me."


    At this point, he couldn''t help but laugh, and Verratti laughed too.


    It seems that all the previous unhappiness disappeared in the laughter.


    Verratti complimented: "The Pirates of the Caribbean series has all the elements of success of Hollywood commercial films, beautiful girls and handsome guys, hot scenes, compact stories, and gorgeous special effects. No matter how you say it, it is the greatest to make a pirate movie like this Succeeded."


    Ronan first nodded, and then said: ¡°In fact, the most successful place for movies is not the box office, but the global influence, which laid a solid foundation for the operation of the market outside the theater.¡±


    Hearing Ronan''s words specifically, Verratti moved in his heart and tentatively asked: "Mr. Anderson, I don''t know how much the first offline income of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is?"


    "Sorry, this is the company''s trade secrets." Ronan immediately put on a stern posture: "I and Disney are old friends, I can tell a little about it. It has been two years since the first movie was released, and the offline profit is about It¡¯s six times the online profit."


    He shrugged: "Speaking of it, it is a pity that the peripheral channels of Relativity Entertainment are still not perfect, otherwise the profits will be more."


    Verratti felt that the timing was good, and said, "Mr. Anderson, have you considered cooperating with Disney on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series?"


    Ronan immediately showed a vigilant look: "Cooperate with Disney? How to cooperate?"


    Seeing the obvious alert on Ronan¡¯s face, Verratti also knew that Relativity Entertainment would never easily cooperate with others and let others share the profits of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series.


    Change to any film company, the same is true.


    Verratti did not want to cause the other party to form a preconceived point of view because of improper speech, and said patiently: "Please don''t get me wrong. Disney''s suggestion will not harm any income of Relativity Entertainment, but will help Relativity Entertainment to further expand the offline channels of "Pirates of the Caribbean". , Increase peripheral profit."


    Where in this world is there a good thing about pie in the sky, Ronan directly and simply asked: "How does Disney want to cooperate?"


    Walt Disney also operates film projects and is well aware of the taboos of peers. Verratti was even more prepared before coming: "The investment, shooting, production, and online and offline peripheral operations that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series already have, Disney has Will not touch or interfere."


    Ronan looked at Verratti, waiting for his next words.


    Verratti showed his killer: "Disney is very sincere in cooperation. I wonder if Mr. Anderson knows Disney Town?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I know, the shopping area supporting Disneyland."


    "Disney can let the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series of peripheral products enter Disney Town." Verratti believes that this will definitely impress Ronan and Relativity Entertainment: "Similarly, Disney can also let the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series of peripheral products enter Disney''s Self-operated stores worldwide."


    He added: "Your products enjoy the same treatment as Disney products, and Disney only charges a small percentage of management fees."


    This sincerity seems to be really enough, Ronan can''t fault it.


    Disney Town and Disney self-operated stores can be said to be one of the most popular channels for selling movie and animation peripheral products.


    Especially Disney Town, which is matched with Disneyland.


    Except for the United States, Disneyland is not self-operated, but an outsourcing operation. Among the overseas Disney parks, only the island''s Disneyland is really profitable, and the rest are losses on the accounts.


    But Walt Disney itself does not lose money, and the profits of various products in Disney Town should not be too high.


    In addition, there are supporting themed hotels.


    Such as the "Toy Story" hotel.


    Thinking of this, Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head secretly. Even as savvy as Steve Jobs, in exchange for a chance for the company to survive, he could only sign a contract that was extremely unfavorable for long-term development.


    Ronan seems to be very excited, in fact, looking at the entire Hollywood, who is not excited about Disney''s peripheral sales channels?


    But with such favorable conditions, Disney gave the theory of relativity entertainment so easily?


    Although Disney sent someone to the door, it was the result of the Disney project that Ronan and Robert Iger had been operating, but this sincerity was unexpected.


    The more sincerity, the bigger the pit behind it.


    Ronan did not go in circles, looked at Verratti, and asked directly: "What about the conditions? Disney won''t give such good conditions for Relativity Entertainment for free?"


    "Win-win cooperation is a philosophy that Disney upholds." Verratti is very clear that this sincerity is very moving: "Mr. Anderson, Disney is going to expand Disney parks around the world and add some new rides, "Caribbean The peripheral products of the "Pirate" series enter Disney''s sales channels. If there are related amusement items of Disneyland as a supporting package, they will surely sell well."


    This is so beautiful, it makes people feel comfortable in the ears.


    Ronan was not dizzy said lightly: "As far as I know, there are Pirates of the Caribbean rides in Disneyland."


    Verratti said, "But that''s not Captain Jack Sparrow''s Pirates of the Caribbean."


    The actual situation is that the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released in the short term, and it did promote the park-related amusement projects in the short term, but tourists quickly stopped buying it because many people played this project, precisely because of Captain Jack Sparrow. "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Disneyland can make a fuss about the Pirates of the Caribbean project, but it cannot involve movies. Once it involves infringement, it is also very troublesome, especially when the copyright owner is still a large company in the circle.


    Over time, tourists are very dissatisfied with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" in the park.


    There are two options within Walt Disney, let the related attractions fade out of the park, or get authorization.


    Roy Disney chose the former, and Michael Eisner naturally chose the latter.

 Chapter 804： Like a fish in water

    In fact, Verratti needless to say, Ronan can also guess that Disneyland wants to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment to develop the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series of rides, and there must be Michael Eisner behind it.


    Walt Disney is not the Disney of the Disney family, nor is it the Disney of Michael Eisner.


    The dispersion of the entire group company''s equity is far beyond ordinary people''s imagination.


    Whether it is Michael Eisner or Roy Disney, if you want to win the Disney Civil War, you must eventually win the support of most shareholders.


    The majority of shareholders, whoever they support, actually only see who can bring more benefits to their investment!


    Roy-Disney has been digging the potential internally, and Disney¡¯s classic animation movies continue to release new DVD versions, which are from his handwriting.


    But in terms of business operations, Michael Eisner is undoubtedly better at it. Just like what he has done in the two decades since entering Disney, he wants to increase revenue with new content.


    In the past two decades, Michael Eisner has expanded Disney TV¡¯s business on the basis of Disney animation film production, opened up live-action film and TV production, acquired abc and espn, etc., all of which are adding new content.


    Strictly speaking, the successor of Michael Eisner that Roy Disney found, that is, Robert Iger, took the same path.


    At that time, Walt Disney successively took Pixar Studios, Marvel Comics, Lucas Pictures, and reclaimed Hulu''s equity, and built Walt Disney into Hollywood''s No. 1 giant company with continuously superimposed new content.


    Ronan understands the current dynamics of Disney, combined with his memories, it is not difficult to judge Michael Eisner''s intentions.


    Frankly speaking, such cooperation has more advantages than disadvantages for relativistic entertainment.


    Verratti said at this time: "Of course, Disneyland will pay the related licensing fees, either pre-buyout or post dividends."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I can feel Disney''s sincerity."


    Verratti looked at him and said, "I hope we can reach an agreement soon."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "I hope I can talk to Michael in person." He paused briefly, and then said, "Next week, I will hold an event with Tom Cruise about supporting Gradually Freezing People. Please tell me about the charity dinner. If Michael has time, Tom and I welcome him to attend."


    Verratti said, "I will."


    Ronan pressed the phone next to him and informed Connie: "Let me prepare two invitations for the charity dinner."


    "What about Disney and Relativity Entertainment?" Verratti asked.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Always leave me some time to think about it?"


    Verratti said quickly: "No problem." He said goodbye in due course: "Mr. Anderson can go to Disney as a guest at any time if he has time."


    Ronan said: "If our cooperation can be achieved, Disney may not welcome me."


    "It will be." Verratti said, "At this point, Disney will not change."


    Ronan didn''t say much, waited for Connie to send the invitation letter, shook hands with Veratti, and personally sent him out of the reception room.


    On the basic etiquette, Ronan has always been impeccable.


    Back in the office, Ronan talked with Robert Iger in San Francisco and exchanged opinions with each other.


    In the past two years, Michael Eisner has actually tended to be conservative, much more conservative than the original reforms and radicals.


    But now actively seeking cooperation, on the one hand, is the result of the long-term efforts of Robert Iger''s team, on the other hand, it may not be because of great pressure.


    This pressure comes from Roy Disney, or more precisely, from Disney¡¯s shareholders.


    Inside Disney, there must be many shareholders who are dissatisfied with the status quo of Disney and are beginning to favor Roy Disney.


    At the end of last year, at Walt Disney¡¯s general meeting of shareholders, Roy Disney continued to choose forbearance. It should be that he wanted to win more shareholder support and he did his best.


    According to Robert Iger¡¯s understanding and speculation, the Disney shareholders meeting at the end of this year may become a decisive battlefield for Roy Disney and Michael Eisner.


    According to the perception of people, the kind and steady Roy Disney and the arrogant and violent Michael Eisner, most people will choose to support the former.


    But company-to-company matters are far from simple.


    For Relativity Entertainment, Ronan and Robert Iger first consider how to get as much income as possible in this Walt Disney civil strife.


    This has nothing to do with justice or human temperament, but is determined by the nature of capital.


    After the Independence Day holiday, after ten weeks of screenings, the box office in North America broke through the 350 million U.S. dollar mark, reaching a total of 362.57 million U.S. dollars, making it the highest box office in the series.


    The global box office of this film also exceeded 600 million US dollars.


    Looking at the box office alone, it seems that it is not in line with the reputation of the film and the praise it enjoys, but the offline broadcast of "The Bourne" has higher revenue.


    The first two "The Bourne Shadows", Relativity Entertainment''s revenue from the DVD rental and sale alone far exceeds the box office share obtained.


    These two films have won three annual rental titles in the North American film market.


    Another film released in May by Relativity Entertainment, which is an animated feature film that was translated by the East as "Dad of Despicable Me", was released for seven weeks. The box office in North America reached 235.89 million U.S. dollars and the global box office totaled more than 400 million. Dollar.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, the first animated feature film has become famous all over the world.


    Before, more viewers knew about "Little Pig Page", but they didn''t know who the production company behind it was.


    Compared with ordinary cartoons, animated films promote more animation studios.


    Ronan is also considering whether to spin off the animation studio from Shahai Entertainment and become a separate company when the time is right in the future.


    In this regard, he still needs to communicate and discuss with Robert Iger and George Clint.


    Compared with the strength of these two movies, "Smiths" is like a tornado, turbulent when it comes, but nothing when it goes.


    The momentum comes quickly, and it goes quickly.


    The "Smiths" film itself is not bad, not too good. It has attracted such attention and sensation, and anyone with a discerning eye can see why.


    The North American box office surpassed 100 million in just a week. After the Independence Day holiday, the North American box office exceeded 200 million US dollars.


    But as Jennifer Aniston was completely silent, the enthusiasm of the film dropped rapidly, and the filming rate in the theater began to drop sharply.


    Relativity Entertainment conducted internal estimates based on market feedback. The North American box office of "Smiths" is difficult to exceed 250 million US dollars, and the global box office is about 500 million US dollars.


    Even so, this film is still a commercial success.


    As the heroes and heroines of the film, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are red and purple. Even if such a scandal is caused, the crew and producers who want to find two people to make a film are still in an endless stream, and they are going to break the threshold.


    Hollywood is a relatively pure business circle. The standard for measuring the value of actors has nothing to do with morality.


    As long as the producer can make a lot of money, let alone cheating, even if you go to the sow, you can still play the leading role in the big production.


    Not to mention anything else, the old cowboy Clint Eastwood, a typical representative of Hollywood''s die-hard right, a Californian who is more like a Texas red neck, still has a good time in Hollywood, the largest leftist concentration camp in the United States.


    Without him, the films made by Clint Eastwood always make a lot of money from investors to producers to distribution companies.


    A new weekend has arrived, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Gathering Coffin" also spent its second weekend in North American theaters.


    But before the weekend, the North American box office of this film easily exceeded 200 million US dollars.


    This weekend, North America did not have a film that can compete with "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", which also kept the film in a relatively stable trend and continued to attract money in theaters.


    The second weekend box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" was only a little more than 50% lower than the first weekend, and another US$75.21 million was collected in North America for the three days of the weekend. With the income of the previous four working days, the North American box office totaled 2 US$81.2 million.


    has only been released for ten days, and the North American box office of this film is close to the total cost line of 300 million US dollars.


    At the same time, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" continues to wreak havoc in overseas theaters. From Europe to Latin America, from Asia to Australia, theaters in more than 80 countries and regions around the world have begun to show this annual super masterpiece.


    The first "Pirates of the Caribbean" has trained many fans for the film, and these have become the basis for the second success.


    Even if the first film is successful, Embassy Pictures still spends more than 100 million U.S. dollars in global promotion Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is also a typical example of successful marketing.


    The total overseas box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is currently as high as $351.27 million.


    The outside world conservatively predicts that the North American box office of this film is expected to be around 480 million US dollars, and the global box office is expected to hit 1.1 billion US dollars.


    Compared to the film itself, Captain Jack Sparrow is even hotter.


    The film¡¯s overseas publicity trip. In the Tokyo station¡¯s publicity announcement, Johnny Depp was surrounded by crazy island fans in Ginza. Tens of thousands of people were crowded and trapped for three hours before getting out.


    It is said that Johnny Depp was in a panic. Several private parts were swollen by crazy island girls.


    But on the second day, Johnny Depp continued to sign autographs for the crazy island fans despite his bodyguards.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Johnny Depp in front of the fans is always the best captain.

 Chapter 805： Messi

    Celebrities always like to show their best side to the public, which determines the need for packaging. There are many situations for packaging. Charity is one of the most common and effective ways.


    On a very ordinary afternoon, a large number of entertainment reporters and social current affairs reporters began to gather in front of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The number soon exceeded a hundred. When the day was slightly dark, the reporters in front of the red carpet There are already more than 300 people with cameramen.


    Tom Cruise, as the host of the charity dinner tonight and the inauguration ceremony of the Frozen Charity Foundation, was the first to walk into the hotel through the red carpet.


    The personable Tom made the flashing lights turn on, and almost created a bright spotlight in the media area.


    When Tom Cruise walked into the media area, he was even more surrounded.


    Even many reporters asked very sharp questions, such as Nicole Kidman some time ago, who questioned his charity actions.


    Even if Tom Cruise has paid a lot for the gradual freezing of people, there will never be a lack of media full of infinite maliciousness.


    In the eyes of these media, no matter what you do or how many people you have helped, the original intention is wrong.


    Faced with this kind of media, no one can convince them, the best way is to ignore it.


    Ronan didn''t go to the red carpet at all. When it got dark, he entered the hotel through the side door.


    The founding ceremony of the Gravity Freeze Charity Foundation is very simple. According to Tom Cruise, all the funds raised by the foundation must be used to help Gravity Freeze.


    Ronan donated US$2 million each in his own name and in the name of Relativity Entertainment.


    "Thank you." Tom Cruise walked around the room, toasting with people from time to time: "Thank you for your support of charity."


    Will Smith found Ronan and said, "Guess who I saw just now?"


    Ronan asked curiously: "Who? Could it be that the leader of Scientology is here?"


    Will Smith shrugged and said, "I saw Nicole Kidman and she donated $500,000."


    "Sure enough." Ronan sighed lightly: "Tom may never escape the fate of being whipped."


    Will Smith said: "Unless one day Nicole Kidman''s career completely surpasses Tom."


    Ronan said directly: "Do you think it is possible?"


    Will Smith shook his head: "There was hope, but "A Fairy Wife" failed. Nicole Kidman did not escape the Oscar spell."


    Someone came over at this moment, and Connie, who had been standing behind Ronan, reminded in a low voice: "Microsoft''s Paul Allen is here."


    Ronan looked forward and saw Paul Allen with his eyes. The latter had gray hair and a very beautiful woman next to him. Looking at the figure and the way of walking, he should be a female model or trained as a model.


    "Good evening, Mr. Anderson." Paul Allen took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan.


    Ronan responded politely: "Good evening. Nice to see you again."


    The two had met once before. At Spielberg''s party, Paul Allen was the majority shareholder of DreamWorks.


    Paul Allen greeted Will Smith again and introduced: "This is my girlfriend Laura Haring."


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Good evening."


    Although both major shareholders of Microsoft, the low-key private lives of Paul Allen and Bill Gates are completely different. Paul Allen is a playboy, and the speed of changing girlfriends is no less than Leonardo.


    After Laura Haring responded politely, she said half-jokingly: "Strictly speaking, Mr. Anderson is my boss."


    Ronan was surprised: "Are you working at Relativity Entertainment?"


    Laura Haring said with a smile: "I participated in the filming of "Gossip Girl" and signed a long contract with Shahai Entertainment."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This show will be available on Netflix streaming soon, and I look forward to your performance."


    "Thank you." Laura Haring said.


    Paul Allen took the topic: "Mr. Anderson..."


    "Ronan." Ronan emphasized: "Call me Ronan."


    Paul Allen nodded slightly and said, "Ronan, Netflix will be in theaters next week. The shares you took out to raise funds are too few."


    Ronan asked, "Alan, are you also interested in investing in Netflix?"


    "I am very interested. I am optimistic about Netflix''s future." Paul Allen did not hide it and was very direct: "I contacted Goldman Sachs late and it was difficult to obtain a satisfactory amount of equity. Ronan, it is better for us to do this transaction ?"


    Ronan said: "Netflix is ??about to go public, and private transactions are very sensitive."


    Paul Allen obviously had some consideration: "When Netflix is ??listed, no matter how much the market price, I will buy 10% of your shares at a price that exceeds the market price by 10%."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Paul, thank you very much for your importance." He politely refused: "But the current situation is very delicate and I can''t make any promises."


    Paul Allen is a smart man and he understands Ronan. Although he is very interested in Netflix, he is not indispensable. After all, at his level, there are many channels for investment.


    "If Netflix needs to continue financing, remember to notify me." Paul Allen said: "In three years, what I just said will be valid."


    Ronan said: "If Netflix raises funds again, I will definitely notify you."


    Two people, one is the current ten billionaire, and the other is the recognized future ten billionaire.


    What they discussed, Will Smith and Laura Haring couldn''t even intervene.


    Paul Allen left and went to see Spielberg.


    Will Smith saw Charlize Theron and said, "I''m going to find South African diamonds to relive the past."


    Ronan turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Didn''t Michael Eisner come?"


    Connie asked a few words in a low voice through the headset, and said: "It shouldn''t be here. His wife came on his behalf." She heard a few more words: "Michael Eisner went to New York a few days ago. come back."


    Ronan was not surprised, this kind of thing could not be smooth sailing.


    Afterwards, Ronan went to Tom Hanks and talked a few words about "Da Vinci''s Code" in which Shahai Entertainment occupies 49% of the investment quota. The project has not been progressing fast.


    "Post-production has already begun." Tom Hanks said seriously: "We encountered a lot of trouble during the shooting. Many religious groups protested, and some municipal organizations refused to provide venues, so it took a long time."


    Ronan understood the sensitivity of the film''s subject matter and said: "It is a victory to be able to finish shooting. It is not easy for you and Director Howard."


    Tom Hanks smiled honestly: "If the post-production goes well, "The Da Vinci Code" can still catch up with this year''s Christmas schedule. If you encounter difficulties, you can only wait for it to be released next year."


    Both Tom Hanks'' company and Relativity Entertainment have invested heavily in this project, so Ronan said: "Don''t worry, you should leave Director Howard with plenty of post-production time."


    Tom Hanks was not embarrassed, and said: "The time cost is under great pressure. Ronan, unlike you, I have a huge amount of capital. My investment comes from loans, and I have to pay more interest for every additional day."


    Ronan smiled and said: "You can completely put Shahai Entertainment under more pressure."


    Tom Hanks just smiled, with a simple smile, without losing innocence, just like Forrest Gump.


    Ronan didn''t have much to say, after all, according to the cooperation agreement of the two projects of "The Da Vinci Code" and "Mamma Mia", Shahai Entertainment took a big advantage.


    However, the production speed of "Mamma Mia" is faster and will be released in a few months.


    After Tom Hanks chatted for a few words, Connie came over suddenly.


    Ronan knew this was an urgent matter, and said, "Tom, we will talk later."


    Tom Hanks also saw Connie and said, "You''re busy."


    Seeing Ronan coming, Connie took two steps forward and whispered: ¡°Manchester United¡¯s official website just released the transfer announcement.¡± She said in detail: ¡°Manchester United has officially reached an agreement with Barcelona, ??Iniesta and Leo Messi. Officially transferred to Manchester United."


    Ronan became interested in an instant: "Great! It''s finally done!"


    Connie whispered: "Because the cost is high enough, Iniesta¡¯s transfer fee is 40 million euros, and Leo Messi¡¯s transfer fee is also 35 million euros Ronan is not surprised, he can win These two people must satisfy Barcelona''s appetite.


    Connie added: "In addition, in order to impress Leo Messi''s family, Manchester United also paid his father 8 million euros in bonuses."


    Will Smith also leaned in at this time and said: "The whole European football thinks we are crazy and spends such a huge sum of money on a small player who has not proven himself."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Our Manchester United is so crazy!"


    Will Smith asked concerned: "Are you sure these two can adapt to the Premier League and Manchester United?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "I''m not sure."


    Will Smith was speechless for a moment. The two were not the candidates selected by the head coach Ferguson, but the transfer goals set by Ronan himself. Due to the success of last year''s transfer, Ferguson didn''t say anything.


    Ronan really can''t guarantee that Iniesta, fortunately, said that besides Barcelona, ??he was also one of the core of the Spanish dynasty.


    Almost all of Leo Messi''s previous brilliance are in Barcelona, ??and no one knows what it will be like to change his team.


    But Ronan believes that players of the same level as Messi will achieve great results even if they switch to other teams and other leagues.


    Maybe not as good as Barcelona, ??but he will still be a great player.


    Even if it is really unable to play, it will be conducive to Manchester United''s future competition in the European arena.


    Ronan chatted with Will Smith and asked: "Where is Charlize Theron?"


    Will Smith said: "The little actor named Candice seems to have something to look for her, they went elsewhere."


    Ronan asked, "Candice Swanepoel is here too?"


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 Chapter 806： Grandmaster

    "Hello, Candice, do you remember me?"


    In the corner of the banquet hall, Alison Mack with short haircut and Candice Swanepoel shook hands gently: "We have seen it in the trial lens of "Life and Death".


    Candice Swanepoel said: "I remember, you starred in "Smallville".


    Alison Mike smiled and said, "Because of the audition, I was walking in a hurry, so I didn¡¯t have time to congratulate you on getting the role."


    In fact, since then, she has noticed Candice Swanepoel, young actresses who have good looks and want to become famous. There are always many articles to do about them.


    As soon as he entered the banquet hall tonight, Alison Mike saw Candice Swanepoel at a glance among the many handsome men and women.


    One is that she is very tall, especially after wearing high heels; the other is that she has a slender and tall figure like a model, but not as dry as a traditional model, but rather uneven.


    Alison Mike felt that her master would be satisfied, and rewarded her for it.


    Of course, the premise of all this is to trick the girl into the organization''s venue first, and then gradually brainwash.


    With the charm of the master, spending a certain amount of time will surely conquer her.


    Candice Swanepoel has matured very quickly in the past few months, but after all, she is only a girl under the age of 18. Alison Mack¡¯s enthusiasm and friendliness gave her a new idea. Thought it was someone like Charlize Theron.


    "Thank you." Candice Swanepoel smiled sweetly: "That''s just a small character."


    Alison Mike is very kind: "Don''t worry, everyone has come from a small role step by step. Candice. Your starting point is already high, and you can cooperate with a company that has a guarantee of success like Relativity Entertainment."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled and said, "It''s mainly Charlize Theronken to help, otherwise it would be difficult for me to get this role."


    Hearing the name of Charlize Theron, Alison Mack flinched for a moment, but thinking that it was an actress from South Africa after all, there was nothing to worry about.


    An actor like ¡¡¡¡ is far behind a top-notch like Tom Cruise, and can''t threaten his master.


    Alison Mike also came as an actor step by step. He has enough understanding of the psychology of newcomers and deliberately said: "It is not easy for newcomers, and there will always be many difficulties."


    "Yes." These words resonated with Candice Swanepoel: "I only knew how fierce the competition is and how stressful it is when I entered the crew. The peers are like enemies."


    Alison-Mike followed her words and said: ¡°To gain a foothold in Hollywood, not only acting skills are needed, but a strong psychology is also important. There are too many newcomers and actors who are overwhelmed by tremendous pressure when the opportunity comes.¡±


    Candice Swanepoel said embarrassedly: "The pressure is really great. I have insomnia for a few nights."


    "Is this serious?" Alison Mack said concerned: "Candice, you have to pay attention."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled and said, "I am self-regulating."


    Alison Mack said: "Just self-regulation is not enough, and appropriate external counseling is needed. I know a master of human psychodynamics and coached many Hollywood actors and stars. If you don''t mind, I can introduce you to you. "


    Candice Swanepoel said quickly: "This is too much trouble for you."


    Alison Mack said with a smile: "It''s no trouble, just make a phone call." She elaborated: "The master is a super genius who has made achievements in many fields. It only took 19 hours to study. He has completed the middle school mathematics course by self-study, has three Ivy League doctorates, and is a recognized expert in the industry."


    For Candice Swanepoel, who has started acting and model training in her teenage years, the person in Alison Mac¡¯s mouth is undoubtedly a real academic master.


    Candice Swanepoel said, "Sounds great."


    Alison Mack has an enthusiastic smile on his face, but he is sneer in his heart. These young girls who dream of celebrities are always cheating.


    Like her host, only a few people with excellent conditions are recruited every year. Look at the San Fernando Valley. That''s amazing. How many beautiful low-level actresses are deceived from Hollywood into the water every year?


    Of course, following the master, that is lucky, not to be cheated.


    Enjoy the master¡¯s gift and let the master brand his unique mark in a private location. These are all honors.


    Ordinary people still can¡¯t enjoy it.


    Allison Mack continued: "This master is committed to fighting for the rights of women and promoting better self-realization by eliminating psychological and emotional barriers."


    Candice Swanepoel moved a little: "I don''t know when he has time?"


    Alison-Mike tentatively said: "Anytime, if you have time tonight, I can also call and ask."


    The cultivation of every slave requires a long-term process. The first time I meet, there is no large-scale content, but more like psychological counseling.


    Alison Mike took out the phone: "I will call now. It doesn''t matter if the master has no time, we can talk to a more private place."


    "I..." Candice Swanepoel hesitated, but saw Alison Mac''s warm and kind smile, and finally said, "I have to say hello to my partner before I can leave."


    Alison-Mac said, "No problem." She pointed to the entrance of the banquet hall: "I''ll be waiting for you there."


    Candice Swanepoel left temporarily, looking for Charlize Theron everywhere.


    In the eyes of the young Candice Swanepoel, Charlize Theron is more like a Hollywood mentor and guide. This kind of relationship is also destined to become friends.


    Candice Swanepoel needs friends. The Alison Mike I met occasionally meets the needs of a girl who lives in a foreign country.


    "I went to Germany some time ago to participate in an event." Near the banquet hall terrace, Charlize Theron was chatting with Ronan: "To promote the World Cup in South Africa, I am the image ambassador for the World Cup in South Africa."


    Ronan said with a smile: "It seems that we have a common choice in sports. Football is full of charm."


    Charlize Theron told the truth: "I just assisted in South Africa''s promotion. I don''t know much about football itself. The number of times I watch football matches is not as much as nfl."


    Ronan invited: "You can go to Old Trafford to watch football if you have time. Welcome anytime."


    "Dream Theater." Charlize Theron is very affectionate for the motherland and asked: "Ronan, can the South African Football Association hold several events in the Dream Theater?"


    Before Ronan could answer, Candice Swanepoel came over.


    "Hi, Ronan." Candice Swanepoel greeted Ronan first.


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Good evening, Candice, you are so beautiful tonight."


    Candice Swanepoel replied politely: "Thank you, you are also very handsome." She made a courtesy with Ronan and said to Charlize Theron: "A friend, ask me to go out and chat."


    Charlize Theron nodded: "Go, don''t be too late."


    "Yeah." Candice Swanepoel smiled, "I''ll be back in a while."


    Just as she was about to leave, Charlize Theron asked casually: "Male friend?"


    "No." Candice Swanepoel didn''t need to lie to Charlize Theron: "Female, Alison Mack who has appeared in "Smallville"."


    Charlize Theron said, "Go."


    Ronan heard the name Alison Mike, and instantly remembered what Tom Cruise had discussed with him last time. At the top level in the circle, many things in Hollywood are not secrets at all.


    "Candice." Ronan interjected suddenly: "Isn''t Alison Mac recommending psychology or other counseling masters to you?"


    Charlize Theron was a bit surprised, and didn''t understand Ronan''s sudden question.


    Candice Swanepoel smiled and said, "You guessed it, Alison would recommend a master of human psychodynamics to me." Her voice is not too loud, but her American pronunciation is much clearer than before. : "Since I joined the crew, I have been under a bit of pressure. Recently, I occasionally suffer from insomnia. Alison said this master..."


    Since hearing the word ¡°master¡±, Charlize Theron immediately heightened his vigilance. Based on her experience and experience in Hollywood for more than ten years, there are not a few serious people or even no masters in Hollywood that involve non-film industry masters. Some fun things.


    She knew that Ronan could not interject for no reason, and asked directly: "Is there anything special about Ronan, Allison Mack and the master?"


    Candice Swanepoel looked at Ronan and then at Charlize Theron. They didn''t quite understand what they meant.


    Ronan glanced at Candice Swanepoel. It would be a shame that such a girl was fooled into that kind of circle.


    Nearly perfect figure, full chest, slender waist and slender legs, in terms of appearance Candice Swanepoel is completely above Charlize Theron.


    Ronan felt that he had to be a good person and do good deeds, not to watch Candice Swanepoel jump into the fire pit.


    "How can I say, Alison Mack and the master she said, I have heard of it." Ronan said more tactfully, "They are probably the relationship between the master and the slave."


    Charlize Theron was in a chaotic place like Hollywood, and he hadn¡¯t heard of anything strange, and he immediately understood Ronan¡¯s meaning.


    Candice Swanepoel dare not go into details: "Master and slave?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s not just the master and the slave. The person who is the slave will help the master find and train new slaves."


    Candice Swanepoel opened her mouth wide: "This...this is too exaggerated."


    She doesn''t doubt that Ronan is talking nonsense. With Ronan''s identity and status, there is no need to lie to her. After all, she has nothing to lie to someone like Ronan.

 Chapter 807： Good or bad

    On the other side, Alison Mack did not wait for Candice Swanepoel, instead, at the entrance of the banquet hall, a security guard in a black suit arrived.


    "Ms. Mike?" The black suit looked polite and polite.


    Alison Mack was surprised and nodded: "I am, may I ask..."


    The black suit said directly: "Please leave the banquet hall, Miss Candice Swanepoel is a friend of Relativity Entertainment, don''t play with fire."


    Hearing this, Alison Mike was quite surprised, first glanced at the security personnel, and then went to search for Candice Swanepoel.


    Because of his height and coming to the neighborhood, Alison Mike quickly spotted Candice Swanepoel.


    This tall and beautiful South African girl is staring at her angrily.


    Candice Swanepoel is just a girl from South Africa who is pursuing stardom. Alison Mack doesn¡¯t care what she thinks, otherwise she won¡¯t find her.


    Even Charlize Theron next to Candice Swanepoel is nothing when facing the owner.


    But the man on the other side who always smiled decently made Alison Mike a momentary chill and even felt a sense of fear.


    That is Ronan Anderson. Even if Netflix is ??not listed, there are men with billions of dollars in wealth, and one of the top bosses in the industry.


    Such a person is not her at all, nor can the people behind her fight against it.


    Alison Mike¡¯s owner has been active for many years, but he hasn¡¯t made any big noises, which is directly related to his never going to provoke people who can¡¯t be offended.


    This is also reflected in Alison Mike.


    In this country, money means too much.


    Alison Mack said quickly: "Apologize to Mr. Anderson for me. I didn''t know Miss Candice Swanepoel was his friend."


    Thinking of the rumors in the circle about Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson, Alison Mack had a vague guess, let alone her, even if the owner came in person, he would not dare to **** Ronan Anderson.


    Ellison Mike didn''t dare to stay any longer, and left the banquet hall in a slight panic.


    Originally, Candice Swanepoel believed 90% of Ronan and Charlize Theron''s words. Seeing Alison Mack''s appearance when he left, she immediately knew that she was really prey.


    Sadly, she almost fell into this not-so-savvy trap.


    The security personnel found Finch and said a few words in a low voice. Finch came over and said Alison-Mac''s words, and then took the initiative to stealth and go to the humble corner.


    Candice Swanepoel is a bit scared, if I follow Alison Mike tonight, will he be...


    She did not dare to continue thinking.


    "I..." Candice Swanepoel said with some embarrassment: "I''m too stupid."


    Charlize Theron reminded: "My dear, this is a lesson."


    This makes Candice Swanepoel even more embarrassed.


    Ronan said at this time: "Miss Swanepoel is pure in mind and treats others with a frank attitude."


    These words matched Candice¡¯s name and made Candice Swanepoel a little better. She squeezed out a smile: "Ronan, call me Candice. Friends call me that."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and glanced at Charlize Theron: "Sally is also very reasonable, no one can guarantee that in Hollywood circles, there are good people like us."


    Charlize Theron sighed in his heart. With Ronan''s identity and status, and with such an attitude toward others, even people who know many rumors about him can hardly be disgusted.


    In contrast, the one in my own family, let alone ability, even an Oscar for best actress, the golden figure, will cause psychological imbalance.


    The gap between people is really too big.


    Candice Swanepoel¡¯s favor with Ronan rose sharply, and quickly said, "I must take it away."


    It was probably Ronan''s words that resolved the embarrassment. The smile that Candice Swanepoel had barely squeezed out finally turned into a sweet smile: "Thank you, Ronan."


    "You are welcome." Ronan was not talking nonsense, but telling the truth: "This dinner was originally organized by Tom and I. We have the responsibility and obligation to ensure the safety of every guest."


    Like Alison Mike and the fly behind her, Ronan was too lazy to take care of him. He had already warned him. If he comes to him in the future, just let them see him.


    The Ministry of Justice has always been interested in such cases, not to mention the media.


    Candice Swanepoel seems to have something to say: "Ronan, I..."


    But for a while, she didn''t know what to say.


    Ronan waved his hand: "You are welcome. Sally, Candice, we will talk another day."


    Charlize Theron smiled and said, "Go ahead."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled and said goodbye to Ronan, but her eyes followed Ronan''s back to the distance.


    Charlize Theron looked at his watch and said, "It''s getting late, let''s go back."


    Candice Swanepoel looked back and said, "Okay."


    The two came out of the banquet hall and came to the front of the hotel. Just as they were about to get in Charlize Theron''s car, Alison Mac suddenly flashed out from the side.


    Charlize Theron subconsciously protected Candice Swanepoel behind him, and looked at Alison Mack vigilantly.


    The driver got out of the car and blocked in front of them.


    "I don''t mean anything else." Alison Mack stopped quickly to avoid further misunderstanding: "Miss Theron, I just want to apologize to Miss Swanepoel myself."


    Charlize Theron said sharply, "You will stay away from Candice in the future."


    Candice Swanepoel looked at Alison Mack. She had so much kindness to want to meet a new friend, but now she hates her.


    Alison Mack noticed Candice Swanepoel¡¯s unkind look and said, "Miss Swanepoel, I''m very sorry, I...I..."


    She hesitated for a while, and said, "I don''t mean anything to target you and Mr. Anderson."


    Candice Swanepoel just lacked social experience, and immediately understood that Alison Mack could wait here and apologize face to face. It was not because of her apologies at all, but because of Ronan.


    "I don''t want to see you again in the future." Candice Swanepoel said softly.


    Alison Mack bowed slightly, turned and strode away.


    Charlize Theron pulled Candice Swanepoel into the car and asked the driver to drive, "Are you okay?"


    Candice Swanepoel sat quietly in the car, looking very peaceful, as if she had understood something, as if she had suddenly grown a lot.


    Charlize Theron did not speak any more, and if he wants to develop in Hollywood, he may face more complicated things in the future. Candice Swanepoel must learn to face and deal with it.


    After a while, Candice Swanepoel suddenly said, "Is this something that a person must experience in growing up?"


    Charlize Theron nodded slightly: "Yes." She gently brushed Candice Swanepoel''s golden brown hair: "My dear, this circle is very complicated. You must learn to protect yourself."


    Candice Swanepoel asked, "Why? Why me?"


    Charlize Theron understood what she was asking, and said slowly: "Pretty is a capital and an original sin. It can attract many evil wolves, especially in places like Hollywood."


    Although there are many messy things in Hollywood today, the environment is much better than in the 1990s. Charlize Theron had faced many more complicated situations.


    Candice Swanepoel touched her face and said, "There are bad people and good people here."


    "Good guy?" Charlize Theron shook his head subconsciously.


    Candice Swanepoel said: "Like you, like Ronan."


    Charlize Theron smiled, but didn''t say much. If it weren''t from South Africa, and there were some relationships in between, would she take care of Candice Swanepoel?


    Candice Swanepoel looked at Charlize Theron, puzzled: "Is Ronan a good person?"


    Charlize Theron patted her hand and said, "My dear, in the adult world, there is no simple difference between good and bad." She thought about it for a moment and said seriously: "In the Hollywood circle Ronan Anderson¡¯s character is indeed guaranteed, he can be said to be a good person, but he is very complicated, not as simple as you think."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded slightly. Charlize Theron is the person she trusts most in the United States. Since she said Ronan is a good person, Ronan must be a good person.


    The Charity Gala Dinner was a great success. Thanks to Tom Cruise¡¯s great appeal, he raised more than US$30 million in charity that night, and made the action of Facing and Caring for Faithfulness in the media and public opinion. Spread widely.


    Even, this has become a topic of discussion by many people.


    Driven by the Relativity Entertainment and Netflix, more reports about the gradual freezing of people have been published one after another.


    The vast majority of people are sympathetic. The reality of this group of people is gradually freezing, and it is indeed easy to attract attention.


    What''s more, there is also a well-known character Stephen Hawking in the gradually freezing people!


    Ronan¡¯s people found Stephen Hawking, who knows better than those media who always question the original intention of charity, and practical help is more important than anything else.


    Stephen Hawking also voiced his support for the charity event about the freezing of people.


    For a while, freezing people seems to be the theme of charity worldwide in July.


    These obtained a lot of relationships, and laid a good foundation for the development of follow-up plans.


    For a long time in the future, Gradually Freeze Charity will remain in the public eye.


    The following weekend, Ronan came to New York with Robert Iger and Mark Randolph, and joined the direct person in charge of Goldman Sachs, ready to go to NASDAQ to ring the bell after the beginning of the next week''s working day.

 Chapter 808： Ring the bell

    On a very ordinary Monday in mid-July, the early morning sun has not yet risen from the high-rise buildings in Manhattan. The New York Stock Exchange on the south side of the corner of Wall Street and Broadway is crowded with people.


    Among them, there are ordinary investors waiting for the New York Stock Exchange to open, as well as media reporters holding formative guns.


    They are all waiting for one thing, a major event in the stock market-Netflix will be listed!


    "The listing of new stocks, such treatment..."


    Mario, a professional reporter from The Wall Street Journal, said to his colleagues next to him: "It''s been a long time."


    The female reporter from the "New York Times" looked at hundreds of colleagues gathered nearby and said: "Last year when Google went public, there was no such a great scene, right?"


    Mario said with a smile: "Google goes public, has the New York Times sent someone?"


    "No." The female reporter was quite sure of this: "No one came to report."


    Mario said: "Using Wall Street''s comments, this is the most sensational IPO since 2000."


    The other party is a media that specializes in financial reporting. The female reporter specifically asked: "What about the attitude of Wall Street?"


    "They all smelled blood." Mario said: "I want to share it urgently, so Netflix''s stock doesn''t worry about selling."


    The female reporter exclaimed: "A new super rich is about to be born."


    Mario deliberately corrected: "Ronan Anderson is already a super rich man."


    The female reporter nodded gently: "The richest young man in America." She noticed a commotion in the crowd, and hurriedly went to see and said, "Come!"


    A black Rolls-Royce Phantom crossed Broadway and stopped in front of the New York Stock Exchange. The door was opened by a bodyguard coming from behind. Three people got out of the car, which is what the financial securities market is paying more attention to. Ronan Anderson, Robert Iger and Mark Randolph.


    The leaders of Goldman Sachs and Nasdaq who were already waiting in front of the New York Stock Exchange immediately greeted them.


    The media reporters raised their cameras and took photos almost frantically. If it hadn''t been blocked by many security personnel, the wave of reporters would be enough to overwhelm the group.


    The female reporter was also taking pictures and said: "I didn''t expect Ronan Anderson to look so young."


    Mario said: "This is a wealth myth!"


    "So rich and so handsome!" The female reporter lamented: "God is too unfair!"


    Mario echoed: "God is always so unfair!"


    A group of people are shaking hands at the gate of the New York Stock Exchange.


    Goldman Sachs President and Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Blankfein said to Ronan: "We have been looking forward to this day for a long time."


    Ronan said politely: "Thank Goldman Sachs for its operation."


    The media reporter''s camera was basically aimed at Ronan, and the frequency of flashing off the lights was so fast that it was too late to blink.


    No way, almost all of Netflix¡¯s shares are under the control of Relativity Entertainment, and the equity of Relativity Entertainment is basically owned by Ronan.


    The meaning of this is very clear to everyone.


    In the eyes of the reporter, there seemed to be a line of golden characters flashing on Ronan''s head-super rich!


    "Please inside." A Nasdaq official said to Ronan.


    Ronan nodded slightly, and walked toward the front entrance of the New York Stock Exchange first. He could feel that almost everyone''s eyes were focused on him.


    At this moment, he is a superstar in the financial securities market.


    "Mr. Anderson, look over here!"


    "Ronan, smile!"


    The shouts of reporters kept coming and going.


    Ronan was unaffected, smiled and nodded to both sides, and walked into the gate of the New York Stock Exchange.


    In the main hall of the exchange, investor representatives and media representatives have been waiting for a long time, especially investors. When they see Ronan, they seem to see a walking dollar.


    I don''t know who is the first to clap his palms, and then the applause is continuous.


    Ronan and the three shook hands with investors one after another. No matter what, Netflix''s listing in the public''s attention is not unrelated to the support of investors.


    "Thank you." Ronan has always been very decent in public: "Thank you for your support!"


    He shook hands with investor representatives one by one: "Your support is an honor for Netflix and Relativity Entertainment."


    A media reporter who entered the NYSE asked: "Mr. Anderson, can you ask a few questions?"


    Connie behind Ronan stepped forward and said: "After the listing, there will be a period of time for interviews with friends in the media."


    The media reporter did not continue to ask, and they knew what everyone was waiting for now.


    The head of Nasdaq said at this time: "Please go here."


    Lloyd Blankfein also made a please gesture, patted Ronan, Robert Iger, and Mark Randolph and walked towards the place where the bell was struck.


    "Relax." Lloyd Blankfein whispered to Ronan, "Everything is going well, there will be no surprises."


    Ringing the bell and listing is a ritual, more of a symbolic meaning. In fact, the stock sales work has been done in the front, and the distribution business has already reached an agreement.


    Ronan whispered: "Thank you very much for the support of Goldman Sachs."


    "We are a win-win situation." Lloyd Blankfein said with a smile: "I hope we will have more cooperation in the future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "There will be, and I hope to continue to cooperate."


    The position of Wall Street in the capital market is unquestionable. Although it is full of vampires, it is also full of opportunities.


    Both parties are at the forefront of profit. As long as each can see the benefits, there is a basis for cooperation.


    Lloyd Blankfein suddenly thought of something and whispered: "Someone on Wall Street is absorbing and raising funds. It is said that they are preparing to enter Hollywood and the film industry."


    Ronan thought of the origin of the name of his own Relativity Entertainment, and asked with interest: "They established a film company? Do they have an official name?"


    "Not yet." Lloyd Blankfein said: "I will pay attention to this aspect, and I will notify you as soon as there is new news."


    The place to ring the bell has arrived, and a large number of cameramen have already set up their cameras and waited here.


    The Internet era has come, and Internet companies are different from traditional companies. Netflix''s listing this time is very high-profile from the operation period to the bell ringing ceremony.


    The eyeball effect has a considerable effect on the pull of Internet companies.


    In the trading floor, countless traders, media reporters and investors looked at the large screens scattered everywhere, waiting for the moment when Netflix went public.


    Compared with investors in large companies and institutions, it is difficult for retail investors to obtain shares in Netflix. Everything has to wait for the listing.


    But Netflix''s stock has been very hot.


    A customer wearing glasses told his trader: "Immediately put a buy order after the market opens, no matter what Netflix''s stock price is, all buy at a premium of 20%!"


    "What about the quantity?" the trader asked.


    "No limit!" The client''s eyes were red: "All the funds in my account are mobilized. The more stocks I can buy, the better!"


    The popularity of Netflix¡¯s listing is far too crazy compared to Google last year. This customer thinks he has a very clear view that Google can only rely on a single business and its stock price can soar all the way, while a company with multiple popular Internet businesses What about Netflix?


    The future will only rise even crazier!


    If you don¡¯t start now, you will only regret it in the future!


    Because the case of Google''s stock price skyrocketing after its listing, coupled with the huge business of Netflix itself, and its leading position in the industry, it has attracted countless individual investors.


    In the VIP client area of ??the trading floor, Richard Fuld of Lehman Brothers walked around anxiously, raising his hand to look at his watch every ten seconds.


    "Be calm." The companion next to him reminded.


    Richard Fuld said: "This was a great investment opportunity, but Ronan Anderson refused to cooperate with us! Damn! With the popularity of Netflix, how much profit can we make if the investment can be achieved? "


    He was about to turn around anxiously: "First Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, then Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. These **** are targeting Lehman Brothers. We are going to the NYSE to snap up Netflix shares!"


    The companion next to ¡¡¡¡ said: "The competition on Wall Street is more fierce and **** than Hollywood."


    Richard Fuld said: "Today''s rush to buy is just the beginning. If one day, Lehman Brothers can become a major shareholder, I will definitely find a way to drive Ronan Anderson away and let him go from Relativity Entertainment and Netflix! "


    The companion pressed his hands down: "Calm down, don''t let the anger affect your judgment."


    Richard Fuld took a deep breath, calmed down gradually, and said, "It''s not easy today!"


    Those remarks are after all just talking. It is not easy to buy as many shares of Netflix as possible when the market is optimistic.


    Richard Fuld shook his head I went to look at the watch again and waited for this financing feast to kick off.


    "Mr. Anderson." The head of Nasdaq invited: "Please come here."


    Ronan did not immediately step forward, but said to Robert Iger and Mark Randolph: "Bob, Mark, we are together."


    The importance of Robert Iger and Mark Randolph to the company is self-evident.


    The two did not refuse, and followed Ronan on stage.


    The three of them stood in a fringe shape and posed together.


    The reporters and cameramen on the opposite side took pictures and recorded this moment!


    For Netflix, this will be a historic moment.


    Internet companies need not only enthusiasm, but also huge financial support. Financing and listing is the most suitable way.


    Lloyd Blankfein stepped forward to remind Ronan: "The time is up."


    Ronan nodded slightly to Robert Iger and Mark Randolph, and the three worked together to ring the big bell of the New York Stock Exchange.


    The crisp sound spread throughout the New York Stock Exchange, Ronan hugged his two partners one by one.


    Inside the trading floor, there was applause and cheers. With the official opening of the market, the applause and cheers quickly fell, leaving only a busy day.

 Chapter 809： Successful financing

    The ringing of the bell and listing means that Netflix¡¯s stock has officially entered the circulation market. In the New York Stock Exchange market, countless buying orders were immediately suspended. The newly-listed Netflix¡¯s stock price is like a sprout in the spring.


    Since the official opening of the market, the Netflix network is all green, and the stock price has risen step by step.


    As an Internet company, Ronan, Robert Iger, and Mark Randolph accepted the advice of Goldman Sachs and finally adopted the ipo fundraising ratio commonly used by Internet companies.


    In this public listing, Netflix¡¯s market share is 15%. The final single share price is US$130 and it plans to raise US$6 billion.


    Compared with Google last year, Netflix, which owns a number of industry leaders, has an initial share price of half.


    Even so, investors still have great enthusiasm.


    To be exact, it''s crazy.


    The bell rang, and Netflix logged on to Nasdaq, with a market value of 41 billion US dollars.


    Netflix directly faces users and never takes the cold route. Roadshows and various interactive propaganda are well done, and the outside world is unanimously optimistic about Netflix''s future.


    In countless buying orders, Netflix¡¯s stock price quickly rose to $132.


    Netflix, which owns the four major businesses of DVD online rental and sale, personal video interaction, social networking and online streaming, has a high starting point in the capital market.


    This is the Internet, an industry that creates wealth myths.


    After Netflix went public, except for the small portion of the equity held by the original Netflix management, the equity rewards of the group company and part of the employee stock held as incentives caused by the listing, the equity of Netflix directly controlled by Relativity Entertainment , Still as high as 77%.


    Ronan still holds the absolute control and decision-making power of Netflix.


    In fact, this also meets the needs of investors.


    One of the conditions for major investors to invest in Netflix is ??that Ronan must serve as the chairman of the board of directors of Netflix.


    If you want to go public, you must comply with various relevant regulations, and the dispersion of equity is inevitable.


    going public also means that Netflix must establish a board of directors.


    Ronan is of course the best candidate for the chairman of the board. Mark Randolph will continue to serve as the chief executive officer. Although Robert Iger has become a minority shareholder of Netflix due to option awards, he has completely withdrawn from Netflix''s business.


    After ¡¡¡¡ Netflix went public, Robert Iger''s energy will all turn to the expansion of Relativity Entertainment.


    Amidst applause, Ronan, Robert Iger, and Mark Randolph came to many media reporters. The reporters seemed to have a tacit understanding and quickly divided into three parts, encircling the three people.


    Among them, the number of reporters around Ronan is the largest.


    Many people have seen Netflix¡¯s stock price and Netflix¡¯s market value. They all understand that the young man standing in front of them is now a real billionaire.


    Questions began very quickly. With the support of on-site security personnel, plus those who can enter the NYSE are senior current affairs or financial reporters, the order has always been good.


    A reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked first: "Mr. Anderson, did you know? The moment you ring the bell of the New York Stock Exchange, you become a billionaire and one of the ten richest people in the United States."


    Ronan deliberately said: "I have known this for a long time, you have been hyping for too long, so I have sufficient psychological preparation, resulting in not feeling any surprises."


    After speaking, everyone nearby laughed, and the atmosphere looked very harmonious.


    An older reporter said: "Can you talk about the feeling of becoming a billionaire?"


    Ronan also replied with a relaxed attitude: "The next time I go to see Steve Jobs, it is estimated that Steve Jobs will not hide in India anymore."


    ''S words caused a kind of laughter around him again.


    A middle-aged reporter from The Wall Street Journal asked at this time: ¡°Mr. Anderson, it¡¯s easy for Netflix to successfully go public. We all know that Netflix has encountered many difficulties along the way. Now, under your leadership, Netflix has overcome many difficulties and achieved success. Can you tell me how you feel?"


    Ronan put away his smile, put on a serious face, and suddenly the words of some giants flashed in his mind, and said: "Netflix has been working hard in the past. It is not easy to have the success of today''s stage, and will face more difficulties tomorrow. , But I believe that, just like the current success, Netflix has an infinitely bright future!"


    At this moment, Ronan is standing here, not representing himself, but the spokesperson for the interests of Netflix as a whole, and even the entire Relativity Entertainment.


    There are some things he needs to say, and he has to say it.


    Ronan continued: "Today is a milestone moment for Netflix. I believe that this day, including what happened on this day, will be remembered by everyone at Netflix. Netflix is ??a very lucky company. Luck comes from customers, from the Internet, and from the efforts of everyone at Netflix."


    Everyone kept quiet, listening quietly to every word Ronan said.


    The same thing is said from the mouth of ordinary people and they dismiss it, but when it is said from the mouth of a billionaire, it is the most logical saying.


    "Today, Netflix is ??financing investors from all over the world, and the financing has achieved initial success. Netflix wants to maintain the success." Ronan said in a style: "What Netflix has acquired is not capital, but countless trusts. , Is everyone¡¯s trust in Netflix! Customer¡¯s trust! Market¡¯s trust! Investor¡¯s trust! Netflix will be able to afford every trust, so that everyone who trusts Netflix will be rewarded!"


    The voice fell, and there was another applause.


    Nowadays, chicken soup is still very popular. At such an important moment, Ronan decisively used the chicken soup of a certain big man to water Netflix''s market.


    Judging from the response at the scene, the effect is quite good.


    Of course, it depends on who says that, and the response is completely different.


    Ordinary people say it, that''s called rhetoric.


    Ten billionaires come out of their mouths, that is called inspirational, called success learning!


    When the applause subsided, another reporter asked: "Mr. Anderson, you already have a net worth of tens of billions, do you have goals and plans in the future?"


    Ronan thought for a moment, and said, "Of course there is. It is roughly divided into two parts, one is to continue my career; the other is to help some people in urgent need."


    Netflix has been listed. Ronan wants to think about the next plan, saying: "For example, like Tom Cruise to help Gradually freeze people and participate in more charities."


    This is also one of the biggest labels and personalities of the rich.


    The biggest advantage of ¡¡¡¡ is not to earn a good reputation, but to avoid taxes reasonably and legally, without worrying about the IRS.


    The topic touched on charity and gradual freezing of people. The collaborator who had been ambushing among reporters took the opportunity to say: "Mr. Anderson, I heard that you have donated millions of dollars to the gradual freezing group?"


    Ronan solemnly said: "There will be more charitable donations and activities in the future. I hope everyone can pay attention to, participate in, and help those in urgent need as much as possible."


    "Can you tell me more about it?" It was the reporter.


    Ronan said: "Please pay attention to Tom Cruise and Netflix sharing with the Gradually Freezing People Charity Foundation. I heard that Tom Cruise is preparing to launch a new charity project aimed at helping Gradually Freezing people."


    These words were all written down by the reporter.


    Netflix sharing is already the world¡¯s largest social network media. After the Los Angeles Times, most of the medium and large media with a certain reputation in the United States have also opened official certified accounts on Netflix sharing.


    The Internet age has come, and those who do not take the initiative to adapt are destined to gradually lag behind this era.


    After the brief media interview, Ronan joined Robert Iger and Mark Randolph, left the New York Stock Exchange, and came to Goldman Sachs headquarters. He had a brief talk with the Goldman Sachs team headed by Lloyd Blankfein. talks.


    Netflix successfully went public and collected billions of dollars. It is undoubtedly the biggest winner of this ipo.


    As the actual middleman, Goldman Sachs has received rewards as high as hundreds of millions of dollars.


    "This is a successful cooperation."


    At the end of the discussion, Lloyd Blankfein shook hands with Ronan: "Goldman Sachs is witnessing the rise of a great company."


    Ronan also said politely: "Goldman Sachs helped Netflix take a very critical step."


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled and said, "I hope we will always be partners in the future."


    Ronan also laughed: "Yes."


    Lloyd Blankfein added: ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the well-known investor and billionaire Ryan Kawaraug has touched many investment institutions on Wall Street and raised a total of nearly $1 billion. , Ready to fully enter Hollywood and expand its territory in the film and television production industry."


    Ronan said: "This is preparing to compete with traditional Hollywood companies for cakes."


    Lloyd Blankfein slowly nodded: "Any lofty ambition must be supported by huge funds. Ryan Kawaraug has financing channels and may fully enter Hollywood this year."


    Ronan laughed: "In terms of Relativity Entertainment welcome new colleagues to Hollywood."


    At present, the Hollywood distribution channel is becoming more and more serious. The new company wants to open up new distribution channels, and it has spent far more time and energy than imagined. Even if Ryan Kavalaug originally worked as a producer in Hollywood, there is no way in the short term. Get your own distribution channel.


    Without its own distribution channel, the new company will inevitably be firmly suppressed by the inherent forces.


    On the way back to the hotel from the Goldman Sachs headquarters, Ronan also exchanged opinions with Robert Iger on the news, that is, it is difficult for new forces to threaten the inherent pattern of Hollywood within a few years with a port of $1 billion into Hollywood.


    In the afternoon, Nasdaq closed, and Netflix''s stock price rose all the way. The stock price per share stayed at $141 that day.


    Netflix succeeded in financing and obtained key funds for continued expansion and development, as well as a broader platform that investors can bring.


    But for Netflix''s stock price to rise steadily, the market also needs stimulation.

 Chapter 810： Disruptive innovation

    On the same day, on Netflix streaming media, two new dramas created by Shahai Entertainment were officially launched.


    These two new plays are-"Gossip Girl" and "Chernobyl".


    Just like the first solo drama launched, the two new dramas still adopt the "popular watch" mode, which releases all the episodes of the season at once.


    The former is the first season, and the latter is only one season.


    immediately attracted the attention of a large number of Netflix users.


    When Netflix first launched its streaming media business, in addition to a large number of old movies, the two exclusive new dramas "Prison Break" and "Survival in the Wild" were highly acclaimed, and they were recognized as conscientious productions, and both the word-of-mouth and the number of viewers were extremely high.


    According to Netflix¡¯s statistics, the cumulative number of viewers of the two has exceeded 15 million, bringing Netflix to nearly 5 million new paying users worldwide.


    The new quality drama has brought Netflix new paying users and revenue growth very obviously.


    At the same time, it also brings a new mode of TV play.


    Many traditional media are actually paying attention to Netflix streaming media, because once Netflix¡¯s streaming media model continues to succeed, it may impact their TV drama business.


    Many viewers have complained through the Internet, and the weekly episodes seem to be really not addictive.


    Traditional TV stations even gave Netflix streaming media the title of "disruptive innovation".


    But Netflix started with a business model similar to "disruptive innovation" and developed it.


    For example, Netflix''s initial business is aimed at the video tape rental market.


    As we all know, Netflix started with the online DVD rental and sales business, even if multiple businesses go hand in hand, DVD online rental and sales are still Netflix¡¯s most guaranteed source of income.


    When Netflix was founded, consumers rented video tapes in physical stores and watched them on video recorders at home. This is the mainstream mode of offline film consumption.


    At that time, the industry giant, Blockbuster, had nearly 10,000 stores in the United States.


    Netflix''s model is based on the rapid development of the Internet, and has won the support of users, thus attacking traditional companies represented by Blockbuster from the bottom up.


    Today''s Blockbuster, although it has also launched an online rental business, but this step behind Netflix is ??a fatal step.


    Looking across the United States, Blockbuster¡¯s physical rental stores continue to close down, dropping from nearly 10,000 to less than 4,000.


    Blockbuster is just struggling to support it.


    The birth of a new giant in the industry is always accompanied by the decline of countless old forces.


    After the launch of ¡¡¡¡ Netflix streaming media, the novel playback mode has attracted a large number of viewers.


    In addition, Netflix has a larger number of users. These user data is shared with streaming media and can be converted into paying users for streaming media services at any time.


    Netflix''s leap-forward development model has also attracted attention, and several companies have launched social services in the market.


    But they started too late, and Netflix has been far behind, and it is difficult to develop in the short term.


    Hollywood, however, attaches great importance to Netflix''s model.


    Netflix¡¯s online DVD rental is now an important offline channel for Hollywood filmmakers. In terms of streaming media business, it also shows enough vitality and a bright future.


    Hollywood is a circle that likes to follow suit very much. This is reflected in film production.


    The six major companies have also put the streaming media business on the agenda. For example, Universal Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox are planning to establish an online video company called HULU.


    Warner Bros. also proposed to build Warner Online, but it was strongly opposed by branches including Warner TV and HBO.


    Streaming media business, Netflix is ??ahead, but there will be more and more competitors in the future.


    To ensure that the streaming media business continues to lead the way, it is necessary to continuously absorb old works into the copyright library, and to pay more attention to solo dramas.


    Netflix¡¯s streaming media and online rental and sales businesses have more copyrights in works than any offline rental and sales company.


    In the first half of this year, Netflix secured all medium and large companies in Hollywood, and the number of copyrights for rent-sale and online broadcast works owned by the website exceeded 100,000.


    You must know that at its peak, Blockbuster only owned the copyrights of more than 20,000 film and television works.


    In Ronan''s memory, the former Netflix didn''t make the copyright library full of 100,000 copies until around 2010.


    But in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, Netflix has received greater resource support, related preparations have been done more fully, and the direction of development has become clearer.


    In addition to the copyright of the old works, the pulling effect of the new drama alone is the most obvious.


    The launch of "Gossip Girl" and "Chernobyl" once again caused a sensation.


    Moreover, the two dramas are highly targeted, which also strengthens the attraction of the previous two groups that have relatively low attention to Netflix streaming.


    The audience of the former is undoubtedly girls and younger women, while the latter are those who have come from the Cold War era.


    The influence of the ¡°nuclear threat¡± among groups that have experienced the Cold War can never be ignored.


    In that era, it seemed that a nuclear war would erupt between the United States and the Soviet Union at any time.


    Once the two works went online, they immediately sparked a wave of watching.


    This mode of watching N many episodes at one time is not too cool compared to TV stations that squeeze toothpaste bit by bit.


    "Boom View Mode" is gaining popularity on the Internet.


    "Gossip Girl" and "Cerbellino" have been well received since their launch.


    The former is mainly concentrated in the group of young women.


    This TV series is the first to take the now fashionable and popular social sharing, "phone text messages" and online videos as the core theme, but it does not make people feel contrived, blunt, false and imaginary.


    And with the "S Queen" as the core protagonist group, the so-called high society life displayed by many young women is also dreaming of.


    During the promotion, Lydia Hirst, a wealthy socialite and also Lindsay Bill¡¯s best friend, visited the announcement site several times to endorse the creative background of "Gossip Girl".


    This is also to make "Gossip Girl" show the upper-class social background and the protagonist of the rich and famous ladies more convincing.


    In addition, this TV series does reflect a lot of realities in American middle schools.


    Drinking, promiscuous sex, intrigue, and even seaweed among high school students have become commonplace things like drinking boiled water and eating.


    Similarly, for publicity needs, Netflix sharing and video interaction have also become an indispensable part of the girls¡¯ lives in the show.


    "Queen S" showed up and told all the girls that if you don''t even use these, it will really be OUT!


    In Hollywood and major TV stations, there have never been less TV dramas on the theme of youth.


    The best thing "Gossip Girl" has done is to repackage this theme with fashion and popular elements.


    There are some things in the play that the audience has watched thousands of times-the humble boy fell in love with the popular problem girl, and his perspective on this girl is different from that of others, and the result has touched the hearts of girls.


    There are handsome boys who seem to be infinitely beautiful on the surface, but they are very depressed inside, and are full of disgust with life, all because of the pressure of their parents and so on.


    But "Gossip Girl" makes the audience feel fresh and interesting after watching it.


    Using the "Hollywood Reporter" comment: "Gossip Girl" is not only a time-consuming drama, it has also become an object of worship for American teenagers'' fashion life.


    Even the famous fashion supermodel Tyra Banks, after watching the episode, took the initiative to share and post via Netflix, claiming that he has become a fan of "Gossip Girl".


    The famous fashion demon Anna Wintour also mentioned this drama in an interview, thinking that it can contribute 80% to the fashion taste of "S Queen"!


    "Vanity Fair" hit the nail on the head, calling the show a youth version of "Sex and the City."


    There are also comments on the Internet, thinking that the theme of this drama is quite interesting-on the role of appearance in the relationship between men and women!


    There is a saying that it is good, the feeling is deep, and it is not the same as the chest...


    The audience of this drama is mainly teenagers, especially young women.


    Judging from market feedback and Netflix''s big data statistics, "Gossip Girl" has fully achieved its goal.


    In contrast, "Chernobyl" has a better reputation and is even considered to be a recognized drama.


    The reputation of "Chernobyl" was completely exploded from the moment it was launched.


    From the media to the audience to the critics, there is a sound of applause.


    "Entertainment Weekly" directly posted: "Chernobyl", kill all disaster dramas in seconds!


    From the first click on the line to more than 2 million viewers, "Chernobyl" not only has a burst of word-of-mouth, but also is extremely stable.


    The freshness of Rotten Tomatoes is as high as 98%, and film critics and drama critics score an average of 9.7 points.


    On IMDB, the audience scored an average of 9.6 points The popularity of this drama once again brought out the disaster decades ago, and caused extensive discussions from North America to Europe to Russia.


    The Kremlin¡¯s regular press conferences also mentioned this drama in public conversations with the Russian giants.


    Although the show seems to be fair and fair, it is ultimately shot and produced by Westerners from their own perspective, and there are still many discredited places.


    However, the Russians surprisingly did not refute or hide it.


    The Russian media commented on the show: No matter which country it was filmed in, it allowed the world to truly understand a piece of history, to be alert, to think, and to pay attention.


    In the comments of all ordinary Russian audiences, two sentences appear the most: one is "The details are taken too well", and the other is "It''s a pity, this is not our own."


    In terms of the number of views alone, "Chernobyl" is not much higher than "Gossip Girl", after all, the latter is more entertaining.


    But its social influence far exceeds that of "Gossip Girl."


    Netflix''s efforts in high-quality original content have not only brought about a rapid increase in user scale and increased network traffic, but also made its stock price show a trend that delights investors.


    At the same time, Tom Cruise is also in action.

 Chapter 811： Ice bucket challenge

    Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California.


    Tom Cruise walked out of the mansion solemnly into the garden.


    Li DeWitt, his agent and spokesperson sister, came over.


    "Are you ready?" Tom Cruise sorted out the white compassionate shirt with the charity slogan supporting Gradual Freeze, and asked, "My side is ready."


    Li DeWitt said: "The video equipment is ready."


    Tom Cruise came along the garden path to a flat grass. A photographer who often cooperates with Shahai Entertainment has been waiting here, and he is debugging a very ordinary camera.


    "Thank you, Klebert." Tom Cruise kindly patted the cameraman''s arm.


    The cameraman smiled and said, "Yes, you are too polite."


    Opposite the camera, a bucket of ice water mixed with ice cubes is placed on the turf. In the hot July, there is still white mist rising up.


    "Fortunately it is not winter." Tom Cruise laughed at himself.


    Li DeWitt laughed: "Ronan is very thoughtful and doesn''t want to make it difficult for you, so I specially selected this time period for Netflix to go public."


    Tom Cruise said: "Ronan has helped me too much, even in the Antarctic, I dare to pour on him."


    Li DeWitt is Tom Cruise¡¯s compatriot sister after all. She understands what happened to Tom Cruise. If it weren¡¯t for Ronan to use his own power and the relationship between Entertainment and CAA to suppress those conflicts. Bad news for Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise will be in very big trouble.


    That Pat Kingsley has been deeply involved in Hollywood for decades, and her interpersonal network is quite extensive. Once a woman goes crazy...


    can only say, fortunately Ronan.


    Even if it is to repay the favor, Tom should also cooperate with Relativity Entertainment and Netflix.


    Besides, this incident is very beneficial to expand Tom''s reputation and influence.


    Klebert looked at the sunlight and said, "Wait a few more minutes."


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly, and continued to ask Li DeWitt, "What about the media?"


    "Don''t worry." Li Dewitt said simply: "I have already contacted. After the video is uploaded, the Internet will start to hype this afternoon. Traditional media will follow up from the Internet. Tomorrow morning you will participate in ABC''s "Good Morning America". "In the program, once again challenged the predetermined goal."


    She smiled and said, "There is no problem with the promotion of relativity entertainment."


    Tom Cruise said: "Three candidates have already been drawn up, involving entertainment, sports and business..."


    Speaking of which, the butler came with a couple.


    "Hi, Tom." David Beckham hugs Tom Cruise: "Ready?"


    Tom Cruise pointed to the camera and said, "Everything is ready."


    Victoria greeted Tom Cruise, and went over to chat with Tom Cruise¡¯s sister.


    David Beckham is the person Ronan and Tom Cruise chose to radiate to the sports world.


    The football star''s influence has already surpassed football. When it comes to commercial promotion, he is definitely the world''s first football player.


    Maybe David Beckham just wants to help or participate in charity, but Victoria has a keen sense of smell and has long been aware of the social public opinion that may arise, and she has tried to persuade David Beckham to participate.


    It can be said that without Victoria, there would be no David Beckham.


    After talking about the conference, the cameraman Klebert reminded Tom Cruise that the light is the best for shooting now.


    Tom Cruise ends the chat with Beckham and comes to the front of the camera.


    Tom Cruise has done a lot of preparations for a series of activities to be launched today.


    Standing in front of the camera, Tom Cruise briefly introduced the rules of this activity.


    Of course, this activity was naturally named "Ice Bucket Challenge" by him!


    Participants post videos of themselves being poured over their bodies by ice water on the Internet, and then participants can choose three or more other people to participate in this activity.


    The program stipulates that the invitees either accept the challenge within 24 hours or choose to donate $100 to fight against "muscular atrophic lateral sclerosis".


    The ¡¡¡¡ campaign aims to let more people know about the rare disease called gradual freezing, and at the same time achieve the purpose of raising funds to help treat.


    Tom Cruise picked up the ice bucket and poured the ice water on himself, completing the challenge.


    Then, facing the camera lens, he chose Ronan, Will Smith and David Beckham to participate in the event.


    The video shooting went very smoothly. Tom Cruise took the towel from Li DeWitt, draped it on his body, and went behind the digital video camera to see the effect of the shooting.


    David Beckham and Victoria also approached.


    "The effect is okay," Clement said.


    Tom Cruise gave a thumbs up: "Very good."


    Clement turned off the camera, removed the storage disk and handed it to Tom Cruise, and said, "My work is complete, let''s leave."


    There is still a lot of work to do next, and Tom Cruise is not polite to him, saying: "We will talk to him another day."


    Tom Cruise ordered someone to send Clement, the storage disk was handed to Li DeWitt, said: "Upload it."


    Li DeWitt put away the storage disk and said, "You go take a shower first, don''t catch a cold."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "I will go now."


    Li Dewitt said no more, and walked quickly to the nearby auxiliary building. An experienced network promotion team from Embassy Pictures had been waiting there long ago.


    "David, you are free." Tom Cruise pointed to the wet clothes: "I''ll take a shower and change clothes."


    "Go, leave us alone." David Beckham said with a smile.


    Victoria watched Tom Cruise walk away, and whispered: "David, this is a good opportunity. Be serious, take it. The person who supports Tom Cruise is Ronan Anderson, plus Wei Smith, they are the famous Iron Triangle in Hollywood."


    David Beckham said: "You always think too much."


    Victoria snorted dissatisfiedly, and said, "If it weren''t for me to think too much, can we have the present?"


    David Beckham was silent for a moment. Although he did not do anything derailed, he never thought of divorcing Victoria, because he knew the importance of Victoria.


    Victoria continued: ¡°Don¡¯t forget, you¡¯re thirty years old. How many years can your career as a professional player last? What should I do after retirement?¡±


    "I..." David Beckham said, "I can play for at least five years."


    Victoria emphasized: "Planning, long-term planning! This must be done! Even for our children! Fame has always been our greatest capital, and we must keep it up. David, after you retired, Hollywood is the best choice. Continue to ensure exposure."


    David Beckham did not speak, which made him instantly understand something, why Victoria spent a lot of money to buy a house in Beverly Hills and be a neighbor with Tom Cruise.


    Also, Victoria has been persuading him to come to the United States to play, especially to choose a Los Angeles team.


    This is a football desert!


    David Beckham raised his hand to stop Victoria from continuing: "I need time to think about it."


    Tom Cruise changed into dry clothes at this time, came back, and the three of them got together and chatted.


    In the annex, Li DeWitt personally logged in to Tom Cruise¡¯s Netflix sharing account and the Gradually Freezing Charity Foundation account, uploaded Tom Cruise¡¯s "Ice Bucket Challenge" video, and wrote the challenge below Rules, @ÂÞÄÏ, Will Smith and David Beckham at the same time.


    The team from the Embassy Pictures quickly spread the video on the Internet, striving to make it visible to a wider audience as soon as possible.


    This group has been established since the promotion of "Blair the Witch". It has experienced Internet promotion and marketing of many movies. It can be said to have rich experience and various methods.


    A video promoting the "Ice Bucket Challenge" is just a piece of cake.


    At the same time, in the Theory of Relativity Building, a team of up to 20 people has also started. Some are responsible for contacting newspapers and magazines, some are responsible for contacting TV stations, and some are responsible for contacting other traditional media.


    In recent years, there have been many celebrities that Relativity Entertainment has become popular or have cooperated with. A considerable number of them want to continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Most celebrities are smart people. For example, celebrities at the level of Matt Damon, in order to maintain the relationship with Harvey Weinstein, he does not hesitate to call the media reporters to put pressure.


    Facing the ever-increasing success of , the scale of relativistic entertainment is getting bigger and bigger, and those with a little head will take the initiative to move closer.


    After contacting the person in charge of the Public Relations Department of Relativity Entertainment, many people immediately forwarded the latest Netflix share by Tom Cruise.


    In addition, Ronan and Tom Cruise have done a lot of foreshadowing for this plan to expand Netflix¡¯s sharing influence, especially charity activities that cared for people who are gradually freezing, and they have held more than once.


    All of these make the relevant content spread faster and the audience is more receptive.


    In the afternoon, on the Internet, the "Ice Bucket Challenge" has already gained some popularity.


    In just over six hours, this Netflix shared by Tom Cruise has been forwarded more than 300,000 times, and the number of views has reached nearly 3.2 million.


    And with the passage of time, the number of visitors per unit time has shown a trend of skyrocketing, and the snowball effect of Internet communication has begun to form.


    Before work this day, Ronan, Will Smith and David Beckham all responded through Netflix sharing and accepted Tom Cruise¡¯s "Ice Bucket Challenge" invitation.


    This has further increased the attention of the event.


    However, the influence of traditional media cannot be underestimated, so Tom Cruise entered the "Good Morning America" ??show the next day.

 Chapter 812： Fame and fortune

    Burbank, in the abc TV studio, "Good Morning America" ??is live.


    "Have you been paying attention to charity lately?" the host asked Tom Cruise on the opposite side.


    "Yes." Tom Cruise said: "I want to help as much as possible for those in need."


    The host immediately asked: "But many media are questioning your original intention of launching these activities, thinking that you are doing a show."


    Tom Cruise gave a charming smile and said: "On this point, Ronan once said to me that some things can be effective as long as they are done, and they are a hundred times better than nothing. So, Ronan and I saw it once and wanted to do something urgently. I didn''t know how to comfort them. I could only provide them with as much material assistance as possible to improve their medical conditions and recuperation environment."


    The host asked: "Is it because of the ice bucket challenge?"


    Tom Cruise said: "I want more people to understand and help this needy group. A person''s power is limited. If the whole society participates, the effect will definitely be different."


    The host nodded slightly: "You called Ronan Anderson, Will Smith and David Beckham to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge on Netflix?"


    Tom Cruise said directly: "Actually, they responded yesterday and want to participate in this activity."


    "I know." The host said: "Because we invited Will Smith."


    Will Smith immediately took the stage, hugged Tom Cruise and the host, and briefly said a few words, the topic came to the ice bucket challenge.


    At the suggestion of the host, Will Smith completed the ice bucket challenge at the show.


    and invited the host, Michael Bay and Charlize Theron to participate in the ice bucket challenge.


    From point to surface, this ice bucket challenge spread rapidly.


    In 1939, because the famous baseball player Lou Jarrig retired from the game because of this, gradual frostbite was habitually called Lou Jarrig¡¯s disease in the United States and it was the first time that it received people¡¯s attention and attention. Just two years later, Jarrig died of illness.


    Twenty years later, Stephen Hawking once again caused the gradual freezing syndrome to attract the public''s attention.


    However, in the nearly two hundred years after 1824 when the disease was first described, due to many reasons such as the small number of patients and the lack of breakthroughs in research and clinical practice, the gradual freezing syndrome and its patient groups have always been ignored by the public.


    A series of activities initiated by Ronan and Tom Cruise has brought frostbite into the eyes of the public and mainstream public opinion.


    The challenge of Tom Cruise and Will Smith on the ace program of "Good Morning America", coupled with the promotion of the Internet, made the ice bucket challenge quickly spread throughout the United States.


    With the popularization of the Internet, any subtlety on the Internet will be expanded and radiated thousands of times. Action will eliminate all presuppositions of discourse. Action itself is reshaping the right to speak. Under the impact of historical trends, it will actually be It has been obliterated in the enthusiasm and movement of the public, and ultimately affects and changes society.


    After accepting Tom Cruise¡¯s challenge invitation, Ronan completed the ice bucket challenge in New York, and at the same time sent invitations to Heitan, Bill Gates and William Windsor who had already had preliminary communication.


    Needless to say, Bill Gates has always been enthusiastic about charity.


    Nowadays, Heitan has already begun to plan the position in the white room. It needs exposure, audience and public opinion support. Participating in the ice bucket challenge is certainly not a problem.


    William Windsor was also carefully drafted by Ronan.


    This allows the ice bucket challenge to spread out of North America and spread to Europe and the world.


    That afternoon, the video of the three people accepting the ice bucket challenge was uploaded to their respective Netflix sharing accounts. At the same time, new people were invited to participate in their respective networks.


    It can be said that all those who participated in the ice bucket challenge in the early stage were all celebrities and celebrities in entertainment, sports, culture, politics and business circles, and their every move attracted attention.


    Since Tom Cruise¡¯s activity originated on Netflix sharing, Netflix sharing is also the most suitable and almost unique platform. Latecomers have uploaded videos of the ice bucket challenge to Netflix sharing.


    was originally not a Netflix sharing member, but also registered as a Netflix user.


    Those who followed were naturally attracted to Netflix to share and started accepting Netflix¡¯s business. Most of them chose registered users.


    For the first time, gradual freezing syndrome has truly entered the mainstream view of society, and the ice bucket challenge has also begun its explosive growth.


    For example, on the line of Heitan, after completing the challenge, he invited the little girl in the white room, who in turn invited his predecessor, Zhai Dun and others.


    On the British side, Crown Prince Charles and Prime Minister Blair also completed the challenge.


    Correspondingly, Hollywood has developed from a star to a fan. The ice bucket challenge has begun to spread among ordinary people. After ordinary people complete the ice bucket challenge, they will naturally share it on the Internet.


    Currently, only Netflix Sharing is the most suitable platform, and due to its huge inertia, Netflix Sharing has also become the default ice bucket challenge video publishing platform.


    Like the Ice Bucket Challenge, Netflix''s registered users have also shown explosive growth.


    With the participation of many celebrities and ordinary people, the Ice Bucket Challenge has become a popular sport without boundaries.


    In July, the ice bucket challenge naturally became the most popular phenomenon on the Internet.


    Other charitable organizations have also joined in one after another. Large charities such as the National Firefighter Foundation, the National Cancer Society, and the Joint Fundraiser have also joined the Ice Bucket Challenge.


    These all further promote the spread of the ice bucket challenge.


    In just over a week, Netflix shared more than 8 million related content about the ice bucket challenge, and 5 million of them were sent out in the last five days.


    Correspondingly, during this period of time, Netflix''s new registered users soared, North America added 6.77 million new users, and there were nearly 4 million new overseas users.


    In less than ten days, Netflix added more than 10 million users.


    While the ¡¡¡¡ activities were in progress, the charity effects achieved were also significant.


    Tom Cruise¡¯s Gradually Freezing Charity Foundation has received more than $14 million in donations.


    Another charity organization in Los Angeles has received more than one million US dollars in charitable donations in less than two weeks.


    This is 10 times the total donation in the previous year.


    Before that, they had only received a total of only 130,000 US dollars in fundraising this year.


    Through this unprecedented viral event, the major progressive frost syndrome associations have raised tens of millions of dollars in donations for unprecedented proportions.


    More notably, the gradual cold syndrome has attracted the attention of the whole society.


    There is no doubt that the Ice Bucket Challenge has achieved a great success this summer that exceeded everyone''s initial expectations.


    Behind the success, it is undoubtedly two people who have benefited the most.


    The person who has benefited the most is Ronan.


    Streaming media exclusively broadcasts new dramas and ice bucket challenges, and as a direct result, the number of Netflix users has grown wildly.


    These are all reflected in the stock market.


    Netflix is ??a popular star stock. Under the influence of a series of good news, the stock price is also growing rapidly. In just ten days after the NASDAQ listing, the single share price exceeded $170.


    The impact of this series is long-term. Over time, Netflix''s new users and new paying users will maintain a rapid growth rate.


    The stock price will continue to rise accordingly.


    Netflix''s stock price has risen all the way, which has also attracted more people''s attention and attention.


    The second most beneficiary is Tom Cruise.


    In itself, Tom Cruise raised funds in various ways. During the process of Netflix''s online financing and listing, he purchased 50 million US dollars of Netflix shares. The rise in Netflix''s stock price also made him so worthy.


    In addition, everyone and the media agree that Tom Cruise is the first initiator of the "Ice Bucket Challenge"!


    This gave Tom Cruise a huge reputation.


    In fact, in the history of the Internet, there has never been anything and people with such simple actions that have gained so much attention and achieved such remarkable social and economic results.


    But with the challenge of the ice bucket, it has caused fierce dissemination and attention in the whole society, and voices of doubt are also emerging.


    For example, some media criticized that most people decided to pour ice water on themselves instead of donating money to the relevant Frozen People Association. These participating people still look like heroes, because after all, they are doing themselves for charity purposes. Got so embarrassed.


    But this is the key to the rapid spread of the ice bucket challenge.


    Like the photos and short video shows in the Moments of Friends, if you donate money to related associations quietly without publicizing on social media, will your friends know that you are a good person? Of course not, they will only think you are selfish.


    This is a "phenomenal" event. Never before in the science and technology, sports, and entertainment industries have there been such an unanimous enthusiasm that has burned the fire from North America to the world.


    Netflix''s registered users have truly begun the journey of globalization.


    Los Angeles After returning from New York, Ronan began to keep a low profile. With the listing of Netflix, he, the newly-promoted billionaire, has undoubtedly become the focus of media reporters.


    But Ronan declined all media interviews after the listing.


    To some extent, Ronan is also doing things with a high profile and a low profile.


    "This is really a genius idea and plan."


    Tom Cruise admires it very much: "I thought that this event might arouse strong repercussions, but I didn''t expect it to become a national event."


    Ronan said, "I didn''t expect it either."


    Will Smith answered: "The threshold is low and participation is strong, so it is easy to succeed." He analyzed: "Charity marathon requires runners to have a good body, and charity dinners are only high-class activities. Compared with these The threshold for the Ice Bucket Challenge is too low. Anyone can participate and anyone can upload the video to the Internet."


    Tom Cruise said: "We are both fame and fortune."

 Chapter 813： Open Handheld Device Alliance

    Not only Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise, but also the management and core employees of Netflix have gained both fame and fortune. With the listing of Netflix, Netflix¡¯s stock price has risen step by step, and Netflix has more inside Created a group of multimillionaires and millionaires.


    The listing brings not only sufficient development funds to Netflix, but also huge internal incentives.


    With relatively sufficient funds, Netflix''s business in North America continues to increase steadily, and its overseas business expands rapidly.


    Especially in some markets that were basically zero before, now Netflix has established overseas branches to promote all businesses.


    With the support of key funds, Netflix completed the layout of the entire EU market in July.


    In addition, the Arab branch was also established, but it was subject to many restrictions. For example, all film and television works of the streaming media business must be reviewed before they can appear on the Arabic version of the website.


    If a company wants to enter the overseas market, it must first adapt to the overseas market, not let the overseas market adapt to you.


    Netflix''s public relations work in Russia has also reached the final stage. With a large sum of money, the Russian market has basically opened its doors to Netflix.


    Like South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asian markets, Netflix has already established a branch and related businesses have already started. In the absence of competitors, it is completely dominant.


    Correspondingly, many websites that imitate Netflix sharing have sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain.


    This is inevitable.


    According to Ronan, Netflix also needs competitors.


    Companies without competitors are often the beginning of their deaths.


    Of course, Netflix has already occupied an absolute leading position in the industry, and it will never let peers that threaten itself appear.


    Netflix''s management headed by Mark Randolph also coveted the infinitely vast market, trying to enter, using the network that Embassy Pictures has cultivated there for many years, and had initial contact with relevant departments.


    Ronan didn''t interfere. There are some things that Netflix''s people will understand only after touching them.


    This contact completely ended in failure. In the words of Mark Randolph, the possibility of Netflix entering that market is basically zero.


    Not to mention that Netflix has a market value of more than US$50 billion. Even if it is a US$100 billion company, the market over there is still an insulator.


    And related businesses have appeared in the market over there, and have been strongly supported.


    Ronan knows very well that under normal circumstances, Netflix-related businesses cannot enter the market there.


    This incident can also make Netflix''s management deeply understand this.


    For some considerations, Ronan will ignore many things related to that side, otherwise it is really possible that the gods will descend from heaven.


    There is another point. Ronan emphasized in the meeting attended by senior executives from various subsidiaries of Relativity Entertainment, that every overseas market must be respected, and in particular, any political remarks related to overseas markets must not be publicly published.


    If you don¡¯t understand, just shut up and don¡¯t cause trouble to the group company.


    Otherwise, don''t blame him for dismissing people for not being affectionate.


    The so-called American freedom, anyone with a discerning eye knows what''s going on. Don''t be too obvious with double standards!


    Regarding this point, Ronan requires the management of each company to communicate to every employee of Relativity Entertainment Group in the form of official documents.


    Of course, Relativity Entertainment did not cooperate with NBA before, and will not have any cooperation with NBA in the future.


    Netflix is ??the same.


    Later this month, Netflix and nfl reached an agreement to become the only online live broadcast platform of nfl in North America.


    In addition to the previously negotiated Premier League, Netflix already has the right to live broadcast the two major tournaments on the Internet.


    At the same time, Netflix is ??still discussing with UEFA about the rights to live broadcast the UEFA Champions League.


    While winning more content, Netflix reached an agreement with Conscat to formally expand the streaming media business to the on-demand set-top box of the limited TV station.


    This also means that Netflix''s programs can be watched on a variety of devices such as computers, TV sets and smartphones.


    Rich content, sufficient funds, and good user experience have all contributed to the rapid development of Netflix''s business.


    In addition to the traditional terminal channel business such as computers and televisions, Netflix has invested more resources in the promotion of smart phone terminals.


    Nowadays, most of the smart phones that can be seen on the market all have the Netflix app pre-installed on them.


    Netflix has also entered Apple''s software platform.


    Also this month, affected by the fiery performance of Netflix after its listing, as well as its almost monopoly market performance, another negotiation that has been uninterrupted basically came to fruition.


    Initiated by Netflix, more than 30 companies including Samsung, Sony, Nokia, Motorola and many other mobile phone manufacturers, software service providers, telecom operators, and chip and hardware suppliers represented by Qualcomm, have carefully studied the market and After the new generation of open smart operating system designed by Netflix''s Android company, it has formally decided to establish the Open Handheld Device Alliance and establish the Android operating system as one of the standards for a new generation of smart terminals.


    Subsequently, the Open Handheld Device Alliance will negotiate cooperation with nearly a hundred hardware manufacturers, software developers and telecom operators worldwide.


    Netflix can lead the establishment of this alliance, of course, also paid a high price.


    For example, open source code, and the Open Handheld Device Alliance and many partners to jointly develop and improve the Android system.


    Of course, if you want to use the Android system, you must obtain Netflix''s authorization, and the authorization is free.


    But all Android systems will have Netflix''s service framework.


    Under the joint promotion of many partners, Android quickly passed the approval of the Federal Communications Commission.


    Ronan will not only satisfy these, Android will win a wider market for Netflix on handheld terminals. In addition to mobile phone operating systems, Android will gradually expand to tablet computers and other fields, such as TVs, digital cameras, Game consoles, smart watches, etc.


    In addition, Ronan also made a contact with Steve Jobs, if possible, he also wants to pull Apple into this alliance.


    Ronan also invited Steve Jobs for an interview again.


    Before, Steve Jobs used his poor physical condition as a reason to avoid a situation where he and Ronan would meet the king.


    Actually, their agents, Robert Iger and John Lasseter, meet frequently.


    Actually, Ronan also knows that not seeing him for the time being has the benefit of not seeing him for the time being. After all, the situation that the two parties may be involved in is very complicated.


    If he and Steve Jobs fell apart, it really fell apart.


    Once the king sees that the king collapses, there will be no room for change.


    Therefore, both of them are waiting for the most suitable time.


    It seems to have responded to what Ronan said in an interview when he was ringing the bell. Steve Jobs sent a message through John Lasseter that he thought that next month, he could choose the right time for an interview with Ronan.


    The specific time and place will depend on the situation.


    Ronan knew that at this meeting, Robert Iger and John Lasseter discussed many things for a long time, and he and Steve Jobs will set the tone.


    The establishment of the Open Handheld Device Alliance is also good news.


    In late July, Ronan also convened the first board of directors after Netflix went public, revealing more plans for Netflix''s future development.


    such as Netflix map navigation, Netflix live video and so on.


    These are long-term plans.


    Today, Netflix is ??no longer a streaming media service provider, but an industry giant that penetrates the Internet.


    At the beginning of August, Netflix announced the first operating data after the listing.


    As of the end of July 2005, Netflix had a total of 40.65 million registered users in North America and 19.65 million registered overseas users. Among them, the proportion of paying users was as high as 79%, and the number of monthly users exceeded 60% of the total number of users. two.


    While ¡¡¡¡ Netflix continues to attract new users quickly, it also shows enough customer stickiness.


    Compared with Netflix, which is advancing rapidly in the financial capital market, the Relativity Entertainment Group, an absolute holding company, appears a bit silent and continues to develop rapidly and steadily.


    Since the acquisition of the copyright library of Artisan Pictures, Relativity Entertainment has not made major moves in expansion and large investments.


    Despite the success of one film after another, many of which are projects like "Little Pig Page" that can reach hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue, Relativity Entertainment can only enter the company. After the huge cash flow flows into the company, it changes. It has to be silent.


    Only Ronan, Robert Iger and Mary know best that the reserve funds accumulated by the group company can be activated at any time, and the Bank of America has been cooperating with us to provide large loans Today''s Relativity Entertainment is already possible It is relatively easy to raise and mobilize billions of dollars in funds.


    The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series is also an important source of cash flow.


    Since the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" was released, the net profit at the box office has only been more than 90 million U.S. dollars, but coupled with offline operations in the past two years, the total profit has already exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars.


    Many companies in Hollywood announce the profits of their hot movies every year. The low profit margins make people criticize. In fact, the data of many movies are the box office profits of the year.


    Offline is a long-term operation, not all statistics can be calculated every year.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean: Gathering Soul Coffin" spent its fifth weekend in North American theaters, and the North American box office exceeded 400 million US dollars, with a cumulative total of 411.5 million US dollars.


    Overseas, the overseas box office of this film also exceeded 500 million US dollars.


    The global box office of the film is about to exceed one billion US dollars.


    The third "End of the World" has also announced the schedule, which will be released globally on the Independence Day schedule next year.


    Unlike Netflix, which needs financial capital market support, the film and television business has always been the largest and most stable source of income for Relativity Entertainment.


    Therefore, Ronan will not relax in this respect.


    Marvel Entertainment is an important part of the future of film and television business.

 Chapter 814： Doesnt feel right

    Burbank, in the studio of the Hughes Aircraft Factory, an audition related to the future "Avenger Project" is underway.


    The young Chris Evans is wearing a slightly old American military uniform, standing in front of the camera lens, and performing various actions in accordance with Jon Feiru''s requirements.


    Ronan and Kevin Fitch sat together, and the two remained silent.


    As the future director of the project has not yet been determined, the audition of the Avengers is ahead of the actors. The audition is hosted by Jon Feiru, Ronan and Kevin Feiqi make the decision.


    Ronan looked calmly at Chris Evans, the actor of the Thunderbolt, who looked more like the US team.


    It''s a pity, the face is alike, but the temperament is not.


    This is a feeling that is not easy to describe. The young Chris Evans always feels that something is missing.


    I really want Ronan to describe it, because he lacks Steve Rogers''s temperament and belief that he can match anyone.


    Captain America is a comics superhero. Because of the age of birth and the responsibilities he bears, he is more than just a comics superhero.


    The audition was over, Jon Fyru took a look at Ronan and Kevin Fitch. Seeing that they had nothing to say, he said directly: "Come here today."


    Chris Evans also looked here, and couldn''t tell anything from the faces of the two producers.


    "Thank you." Chris Evans bowed slightly.


    Jon Feiru said: "We will notify you of the audition results within a week."


    Chris Evans nodded slightly, turned and left the audition room.


    After ¡¡¡¡ went out and touched his sweat quietly, the agent came over and asked, "How is it?"


    Chris Evans shook his head: "I don''t know, but I feel pretty good about myself."


    The agent said: "Ronan Anderson and Kevin Fitch didn''t say anything?"


    "No." Chris Evans said, "They didn''t say anything from beginning to end."


    The agent thought for a while and said, "This is a good thing. There is no veto on the spot, which means we still have a chance."


    Chris Evans asked, "Do you need to do something?"


    The agent understood the meaning of the words and quickly stopped: "Don''t! Chris, you look really good, but you are not a woman. The audition of Relativity Entertainment is relatively fair in Hollywood, no matter what Ronan Anderson does. This choice will be based on the audition effect as the first reference."


    Chris Evans walked towards the dressing room: "Yes, no one will make a joke with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, even if he is a billionaire."


    In the audition room, a young actress stood in front of the camera lens.


    Like Chris Evans, this is also the actor who Ronan directly asked for an audition invitation.


    "I am Hayley Atwell, and I graduated from the London School of Music and Drama."


    The actress in military uniform has brown hair and angular faces that are common to British and Americans: "I am currently shooting the TV series "Charm Curve", and I am acting as a supporting actress in the "Duchess" film project invested by Paramount Advantage... "


    Probably in a military uniform, this British actress looks heroic.


    Ronan has two intuitive impressions of her. One is that she is very fierce, and its magnificence is no less than Jessica Felton; the other is that she is quite strong, stronger than the average man looks.


    The Big Breast Beauty Team and Carter, this is the perfect match.


    Ronan unconsciously remembered the casting of "Thor", which was simply a failure.


    Can you imagine an embarrassing scene where a heroine¡¯s **** are not as big as those of a male protagonist?


    As for being strong, isn''t this what a female soldier should have?


    Who can imagine what a female soldier with thin arms and legs can look like? Peggy Carter is not only a vase, but also a soldier, a very good agent.


    Peggy Carter auditioned step by step in accordance with Jon Feiru¡¯s request. Her acting skills were neither outstanding nor bad. As a typical British academy, an actor who had gone to a professional drama school was better than K. Reese Evans is much better.


    The audition lasted less than forty minutes before it was over.


    Waiting for Hailee Atwell to leave, Ronan was the first to speak: "Tell me what I think of these two people."


    Jon Feiru was the first to say: "Hayley Atwell is good, her acting skills are above the standard, and her body is suitable for acting as a female soldier."


    Kevin Fitch agreed: "This actress is very suitable."


    Ronan replied with kindness and made a direct decision: "Peggy Carter tentatively decides Hayley Atwell, Kevin, you will inform her as soon as possible to negotiate the contract." He asked, "Does she agree to the long-term contract?"


    Kevin Fitch said: ¡°In the confidentiality agreement before the audition, there was content about the long-term contract. They were willing to participate in the audition, and they agreed to sign the long-term contract as a prerequisite."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and then asked, "Where is Chris Evans?"


    "How should I say, the image is very good, the appearance fully meets the requirements." Jon Feiru is still the first to speak: "But it always feels a bit problematic. Even if he wears a star and stripes uniform and picks up a shield, he does not look like Captain America ."


    Obviously, Ronan is not the only one who feels like this.


    Kevin Fitch said: "It should be that he is too young, the previous roles are too detached, I have been affected to a certain extent, and lack the calm and toughness that Steve Rogers must have."


    Ronan folded his arms and said, "Indeed, Chris Evans is more like a bastard."


    Perhaps it is more appropriate to describe it as stunned.


    Jon Feiru asked in a responsible manner: "Should you consider other candidates? There are still many candidates for audition behind us."


    "Yes." Ronan said, "The audition for Captain America continues, and we will examine other candidates."


    Kevin Fitch took over, "I recommend a personal choice, Josh Harnett."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Josh Harnett?"


    "He is a good candidate, he is a stable person in life." Kevin Fitch said in detail: "In recent years, Josh Harnett has starred in "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down". A military-themed film, in which all appear in military roles with tough temperament, and have relatively rich performance experience."


    Ronan said, "The resume is really good, so Josh Harnett can audition."


    To be someone else, with such a military role resume, Ronan might consider it seriously, but Josh Harnett...


    how to say? This is an actor in a very strange situation, with good acting skills and image, but the movie starring in it always has problems in the market.


    Take Josh Harnett¡¯s two major first-line productions, "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down", in which he played an extremely important role, and the box office of the two films is not counted. Poor, but far from meeting the expectations of the producer and distributor.


    After that, the once Josh Harnett starred in a series of movies, of which very few have outstanding commercial results, and he himself is not popular in any way.


    There are two very strange male stars in Hollywood, one is Josh Harnett and the other is Colin Farrell.


    has a lot of resources and his own ability is not bad, but the response of the movies he starred in was worse than one.


    Of course, the so-called "good appearance and good acting skills are not popular" is a false proposition in itself.


    Before the former Chris Evans played Steve Rogers, he was not much better, but the American team was very successful.


    If you switch to a peculiar type like Josh Harnett, Ronan said that he has no worries in his heart, it must be fake.


    Jon Feiru knew that Chris Evans was a strong candidate for Ronan, and asked, "Where is Chris Evans? Eliminated?"


    Kevin Fitch said: "Unless he can change his mood and temperament."


    Ronan thought a little, and said, "Well, all the main actors of this project will go to the barracks for training. Kevin, you talk to Chris Evans¡¯s agent, let Chris Evans In the military camp for two months of experience life, if he can develop suitable for the role, we will reconsider. Otherwise, he will be out."


    He added: "Related auditions don''t stop, we do a lot of preparation."


    Kevin Fitch knew who was the real decision maker, and immediately said: "Okay, I will go to Chris Evans to talk about this in person tomorrow."


    Ronan emphasized: "Due to copyright, the two cores of the Avengers can only be Iron Man and Captain America. Captain America is the spiritual pillar of this team and is very important."


    The former series of movies, the Avengers team, is completely composed of two giants.


    "It''s here in the morning." Jon Finn said at this time: "The audition for Thor''s actor is not until the afternoon."


    Ronan and three of them left the audition room while discussing, he focused on the Roaring Commando.


    The rangers directly commanded by Captain America have a complex composition of actors, which will fully reflect the characteristics of American society including British, Asian, Latino, Slavic, African and so on.


    Because of copyright, Wolverine, who is fighting alongside Captain America in the comics, cannot appear in this film.


    After talking about the roaring commando, Ronan asked, "Hong Kong City clearly refused?"


    "Yes." Kevin Fitch replied: "The Mr. Xu you mentioned is currently preparing for a solo exhibition, and there is no schedule at all."


    Ronan nodded, and didn''t say anything more. He had an impression once. It seems that the man is indeed versatile. Not only has he dedicated many wonderful artistic shots on the screen, but he also seems to have achieved some achievements in painting.


    It''s a pity, this is a Santa Claus dressed as Thor, even Thor can''t tell which is the true Thor.


    Hollywood has never lacked actors, Ronan only has a little regret, and he auditioned for Thor''s actors in the afternoon, which was also good.


    Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa has accepted the invitation of Marvel Entertainment.

 Chapter 815： Diversity

    From 8 o''clock in the morning, Jason Momoa came to the studio of the Hughes Aircraft Factory to prepare for the afternoon audition.


    Throughout the morning, he basically sat in front of the makeup mirror and let the makeup artist make up.


    In order not to interfere with the makeup at noon, Jason Momoa just ate a few bites of small cakes and drank some water through a straw.


    Then, the makeup artist continued to stick his beard on his face.


    Yes, since Jason Momoa sat in front of the makeup mirror, a makeup artist has been doing one thing to stick a fake beard on him.


    It is a very complicated makeup job to make the beard look the same as it really is.


    Jason Momoa met John Davis, who played Jinli in "The Lord of the Rings". The dwarf actor spent more than three hours on makeup before each filming. The most time-consuming one was fake Moustache.


    By about 1:30 in the afternoon, the fake beard was finally completed.


    The makeup artist helped Jason Momoa put on an armor-like costume and brought a hammer.


    This is a square head hammer with a short handle, with a simple shape.


    Jason Momoa took the hammer and bumped it in his hand. The weight should be resin.


    "How is it?" The agent came over and asked: "Are you ready?"


    Jason Momoa looked at his own shape in the mirror and said, "Is it a little weird?"


    The agent asked: "Where is it?"


    Jason Momoa said very seriously: "How come I, young and handsome, became a savage savage?" He asked, "Which superhero is this?"


    The agent glanced at the hammer in his hand, and guessed: "It should be Thor in the Norse mythology."


    Jason Momoa doesn¡¯t understand Marvel comics at all. He received an audition invitation from Marvel Entertainment before. Although he made some wickedness, they are all first- and second-tier superheroes. Thor, a character that is not very popular, did not pay attention. To.


    "Thor ran into Marvel?" Jason Momoa looked curious.


    The agent reminded: "We have signed a confidentiality agreement. Don''t talk nonsense when you go out."


    "Don''t worry." Jason Momoa said, "I don''t want to go bankrupt because of default."


    A staff member came to remind me that the audition time was approaching.


    The agent urged: "Let''s go, don''t let the director and the producer wait. Jason, if you are soaring, or continue to be a little actor, it''s all up to this audition."


    Jason Momoa adapts to the beard on his face as quickly as possible, and has a better mentality: "This kind of thing depends on the decision of others."


    In the audition room, Ronan and Kevin Fitch talked a few words about Joss Weiden, and waited for the actors to participate in Thor audition.


    Like the previous auditions, Marvel Entertainment did not disclose to the actors who their roles are.


    This is not uncommon in Hollywood.


    Many actors participate in auditions for film companies, let alone the roles, sometimes they don¡¯t even know what the film is about.


    They are willing to audition, one is directed at the director and producer, and the other is the rare opportunity for big companies to produce.


    Once Gal Gadot was awarded Wonder Woman. When Warner Bros. invited Gal Gadot to audition, Gal Gadot had no idea who the role was auditioned, which is based on the makeup and requirements of the role. Some guesses.


    As soon as Jason Momoa walked into the audition room, Ronan''s eyes lit up. Although everything from Meow Hammer to War Armor was made temporarily and somewhat rough, Jason Momoa¡¯s dress made people see later. I just feel that Teacher Xu is here.


    When the difference in acting skills is not very large, the level of the actors'' acting skills is more of a subjective feeling. The key to the audition to make judgments is the many underground factors on the one hand, and the feeling of the decision maker on the other.


    Ronan nodded secretly when he saw Jason Momoa come in with a meow hammer. Thor wanted this feeling.


    He had read the information about Jason Momoa before. Jason Momoa is still a handsome niche actor. He has appeared in several films and did not attract attention. It can only be said that he chose the wrong route style.


    Teacher Xu is your style!


    Invincible Hot Wheels, it can be said to be earth-shattering!


    After a simple self-introduction, under the guidance of Jon Feiru, Jason Momoa first read a line and then wielded a hammer. Thanks to his natural body and suitable makeup, It is indeed a model of the Nordic gods.


    Ronan kept quiet, but nodded secretly. Jason Momoa is very suitable for the role of Thor.


    The bursting hair, the domineering beard, and the ferocious eyes are very distinctive.


    The rugged man in front of the camera with messy hairstyle and big thick eyebrows seems to be born destined to play such a role.


    is just like Teacher Xu.


    By the way, Thor, who is not like Teacher Xu, is not a good Thor.


    Once another film production center in the world had this saying at its peak: Gunfight movies think of Brother Xiao Ma, comedy movies think of Zhou Xingxing, kung fu movies think of Jack Chen, who would the third-level movies think of? That is Teacher Xu.


    Some people say they can be counted as the four kings of Hong Kong movies in the 1990s...


    How do you say a classic line?


    "It''s useless for you to break your throat, and Thor and Aquaman will not be able to save you."


    The audition went very smoothly. From the actors to Jon Fyreu to Ronan and Kevin Fitch, there seemed to be a kind of strange understanding.


    After Jason Momoa left the audition room, Jon Feiru was the first to speak: "I don''t think the audition behind Thor is necessary anymore."


    Kevin Fitch thinks exactly the same: "Jason Momoa is too suitable."


    Anyway, he is also a reckless guy whose IQ is not online under normal conditions. You don''t need to consider other aspects. Just look at the shape and temperament, it is 100% suitable.


    Ronan said directly: "Thor¡¯s actor is sure, just Jason Momoa."


    The three people agreed, but Ronan added: "Kevin, the project of "Thor" will not be filmed for a while. When you negotiate with Jason Momoa, you should include fitness and beard growth. In the contract."


    It is too troublesome to stick fake beards every time I shoot, it takes time, labor, and money.


    Kevin Fitch said, "I know."


    Jon Feiru said, "From tomorrow, are you going to prepare for the heroine audition?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "I won''t participate in the audition for the heroine, so make up your mind."


    Marvel Entertainment selected nearly 30 actresses to participate in the audition from among the many registered actors.


    There are also candidates recommended by Kevin Fitch.


    There are some things that cannot be avoided in Hollywood. Ronan will not unrealistically ask the people below to do it. As long as the actor is suitable, he will open one eye appropriately.


    Hollywood environment is like this.


    After finishing the audition, Ronan met with Jos Wedon and Jackie Phoenix again.


    The new "Hulk" movie will officially enter the preparatory period starting in September. The two have officially signed contracts with Marvel Entertainment to serve as the director and actor respectively.


    Jacques Phoenix and Marvel signed a total of ten film contracts, but Joss Weiden only signed three film director agreements.


    Ronan finally decided to cooperate with Joss Weiden.


    However, compared to the "Iron Man" that was the beginning of the series, the investment in "Hulk" is lower, with a production budget of US$130 million.


    The "Hulk" movie directed by Ang Lee will not be included in the Marvel universe, and the new "Hulk" movie will retell the origin of Hulk.


    As the first hitman of "The Avengers", the Hulk is an extremely important humanoid weapon.


    General Rose will also be a very important figure in the entire series of movies.


    In the design of the movie, in the later period, General Ross will be transferred from the military to power and become Secretary of State, planning a series of policies and regulations related to superheroes in the future.


    Movies are not comics after all. It is impossible to increase characters without limit, especially those with certain roles.


    Therefore, many characters must be used comprehensively.


    Ronan''s meeting with Jos Weiden emphasized that "The Hulk" must be a popcorn movie, with entertainment as the first premise.


    is like pursuing the meaning of life or digging into the character''s psychology, it has nothing to do with this movie, and all the Avengers movies.


    That''s what a literary film should do. Don''t put it on top of commercial entertainment films.


    Just as the films under Relativity Entertainment include purely commercial films, low-cost horror films, and art films for the award season, the film industry has been developed for more than 100 years, and it is inherently diverse and has various specific manifestations. form.


    This is also the point where the movie can attract the audience the most, because of the diversity, the audience can always find what they like in many movies.


    No one can deny the dull literary film completely, and no one can deny the light-hearted entertainment movie.


    Can''t all movies all over the world become gangster movies, are they real movies?


    After all, those who deny entertainment movies either fall into the so-called pit of art, or they are playing entertainment.


    After all, entertainment movies can generate more heat than art movies.


    Throughout Hollywood and the global film industry and market such people and things have never stopped.


    Ronan believes that if the Marvel Avengers project can succeed, it will inevitably cause a lot of controversy in the future.


    But no matter how great the controversy is, it cannot stop Relativity Entertainment''s determination to continue filming and promoting the release, because the film company is always pursuing profit.


    This brand new "Hulk" movie will be released in 2007.


    Since 2006, Marvel Entertainment will launch at least one superhero movie every year, and over time, this number will increase to two.


    no matter how much it is, it is not appropriate. We must consider the market acceptance. If it is too frequent, it may cause negative reactions.


    In addition, as long as the role of Natasha Romanoff is sufficiently accepted, Marvel Entertainment will launch a separate "Black Widow" movie in the first or second stage.


    Frankly speaking, Scarlett Johansson¡¯s appearance is not long, and it is good to launch it early.

 Chapter 816： Ed

    Just entering August, after a series of auditions, Marvel Entertainment has basically finalized all the members of the Avengers.


    Jacques Phoenix is ??preparing for the Hulk.


    Chris Evans agreed to go to the military camp to experience life, as long as he can change his temperament, Ronan will still choose him to play Captain America.


    Hayley Atwell has signed a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment.


    Thor, although there is no official announcement of the end of the audition, Kevin Fitch and Jason Momoa have started formal contract negotiations.


    Hawkeye Clint Button¡¯s audition, Charlize Theron recommended Stuart Townsend to Ronan, the man behind the Oscar queen.


    But Ronan directly rejected Charlize Theron''s recommendation.


    The actor is mediocre but has a big temper. There are many bad rumors in the circle.


    It can be said that, without the appeal of Johnny Depp, he got the disease of Johnny Depp.


    In the end, Ronan asked Jeremy Renner, who invited him to audition, to pass the audition, and signed his name very happily in the Marvel Entertainment long-term contract.


    This actor born in the 1970s has entered Hollywood since 1995. It can be said that he has rich acting experience and belongs to the type of actor with a small name but very old.


    In recent years, he has even starred in films such as "Anti-Terrorist Special Police Group" and "Twelve Years Old Boy", in which he played police and other roles.


    These experiences also help him star in Hawkeye Button.


    Together with the previously signed Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson, the first six giants of the Avengers have already assembled their personnel.


    Of course, the prerequisite for all these cooperations is to sign a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment.


    Even Scarlett Johansson, who has a close relationship with Ronan, is no exception.


    In addition to the changes in the movie and the Marvel superhero comics, there are also animations and dramas that can be made, but Marvel will not release related dramas until the first Avengers assembly.


    But the animation aspect can be considered appropriately.


    Ronan was looking at Marvel comics when he saw a juvenile comic called "Six Heroes", in which there was a robot character called "Da Bai"!


    This also made Ronan certain that not only did this comic have been adapted from an animated film, it was also quite successful.


    Ronan had forgotten the specific content of the movie a long time ago, but he was very impressed with Da Bai. This role has been very popular since it appeared on the big screen, and the offline peripheral market has received a good response.


    Once, there were countless peripheral products related to Dabai around Ronan.


    These merchants on the other side of the Pacific Ocean have a keen sense of smell. If they were not popular in the market, they would never pirate.


    The proliferation of related products can only explain one point.


    Ronan listed the comics of "Six Heroes" separately, and then forwarded it to Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, and handed it over to Chris Leonard to organize staff to discuss related projects.


    This is not a current project, but a future project. Only after the success of the Marvel Avengers film series will preparations be made.


    The scale of Shahai Entertainment is still expanding steadily. In terms of movies, it is currently guaranteed to produce three to four large-scale commercial productions each year with an investment of more than 100 million US dollars, as well as about ten small and medium-sized film projects.


    In terms of production ability alone, Relativity Entertainment can undoubtedly rank among the first line of Hollywood, and its distribution ability is not too much, but it is a disadvantage in terms of diversified operations.


    In the final analysis, because of the limited time of establishment and the relatively weak foundation, Relativity Entertainment has obvious disadvantages in terms of media.


    The most typical, Relativity Entertainment lacks a large enough TV station.


    In this regard, there is no urgency. After all, the most influential TV stations in the United States are the only ones, not to mention their value, even if they want to buy it, they can¡¯t buy it.


    is less feasible to establish from scratch, the best way is to wait for the opportunity.


    In fact, since the day when Relativity Entertainment was founded, regardless of film production, distribution channels, or film library copyright, it has been adopting a buying strategy.


    This is undoubtedly the most effective mode of expansion.


    In terms of new media on the Internet, Relativity Entertainment is far ahead of other Hollywood companies because of the Netflix network.


    The four solo dramas launched by Netflix streaming media were all very successful. With the impetus behind the forces, Netflix''s solo dramas gradually began to be called "Netflix''s boutique dramas"!


    Even, some media are hyping: Netflix products must be excellent!


    The huge success of ¡¡¡¡''s solo drama also gave Netflix full confidence in the series produced by Shahai Entertainment, and new orders have been passed to Shahai Entertainment.


    Of course, "Gossip Girl" ordered a sequel, but "Chernobyl" only has one season, and there will be no second season.


    The second and final season of "Prison Break" is being filmed, and it will be available on Netflix streaming next year.


    The crew of the second season of "Survival in the Wild", under the leadership of Bell Grylls, is drilling into the most desolate place in the world, continuing to increase the excitement and reality of the show.


    This type of show, because of Bell Grylls, has begun to rise.


    For example, Netflix submitted a report to Ronan, stating that on the Netflix video, some users uploaded two survival videos that imitated "Modern Robinson" from the "Survival in the Wild" program. The response was quite enthusiastic and attracted Many users watched it and once entered the top five of Netflix''s video popularity rankings.


    The management of Netflix thought that there might be a market, and asked Ronan for his opinion, and after contacting the video shooter, he sent relevant information to Ronan.


    The person who made the video was named Ed Stafford, a former British Army captain.


    I have seen the bald man in the video, plus the name Ed Stafford, Ronan has an inexplicable sense of familiarity, thinking of the German master who was once as famous as Pei...


    Ronan asked Netflix to continue to contact Ed Stafford. If the other party wants to, he can come to Los Angeles from the UK to meet with Shahai Entertainment.


    As long as it is appropriate, Shahai Entertainment can shoot and produce another "Survival in the Wilderness" program with a different style from Bey.


    Shahai Entertainment has now strengthened its investment and strength in the production of dramas, except for "Prison Break", "Survival", "Gossip Girl" and "Grey the Trainee" and other sequels that need to be filmed and produced. Many new dramas have also been produced. Or will be on the agenda soon.


    The "Lost" project led by Jeffrey Abrams has gone to Hawaii to start filming the first season.


    "Breaking Bad" also identified the main actors. The shooting of the first season will soon begin. Since the first season is more about exploring the road, the series will not be very long. It is expected that the shooting and production will be completed within this year.


    Other scripts for adaptation projects such as "The Walking Dead" and "Game of Thrones" are being created in an orderly manner.


    Ronan proposed the concept of the two dramas, also completed the preliminary planning and related data collection, officially named "American Horror Story" and "Big Bang Theory".


    The screenwriters of the two groups will soon be involved in the script creation.


    Then there is Netflix¡¯s ace play "House of Cards". The original and script have been sent to David Fincher by Lindsay Bill, but David Fincher¡¯s energy is all on the shooting of "girl". , Has not yet given a clear answer.


    During the recent period, "Breaking Bad" director, screenwriter and producer Vince Gilligan also came to the Theory of Relativity Building from time to time to determine the specific launch time of the first season.


    But you can''t worry about this kind of thing, Ronan also comforted him appropriately and asked him to concentrate on finishing the filming first.


    Then there is the film business. Christopher Nolan¡¯s "Fatal Magic" is scheduled to be released next year. Also new movies to be released next year include "Fast and Furious 3", "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "The Hangover" and "Juneo" and so on.


    The sequel movie is a guaranteed sustainable profitable project. Of course, Relativity Entertainment will not give up. The sequel of many horror movies is basically launched every year or every other year.


    As a key award-winning project for another Oscar of Relativity Entertainment, the preparations for "Infinite Walker" also ended in July. Martin Scorsese brought together actors such as Tom Cruise and Will Smith to lead the crew to East Coast.


    The location of this film is mainly in the two cities of New York and Boston.


    Because he promised Tom Cruise and Will Smith, Ronan will also play a small role.


    is of course not an important role. The acting skills of a businessman are somewhat different from those of the actors in front of the camera.


    Originally, Tom Cruise and Will Smith suggested Ronan to play the role of Mark Walkerberg, but that role is more of a role than Ronan, who has not received any relevant skills training.


    Martin Scorsese was struggling to think about it. He wanted to get an Oscar for best director, and he also suggested that Ronan be just a cameo.


    Compared with a few old friends, Martin Scorsese Chongao¡¯s intentions are more obvious. Even without "Infernal Walker", he will direct other movies tailored to Oscars.


    Movies are always diverse The minds of filmmakers are never purely artistic.


    On this point, Ronan has seen it very clearly since he has been in the industry for many years.


    Hollywood is not the Hollywood of a certain type of film. A variety of films constitute this global industrial film center.


    Relativity Entertainment is also on the road of film diversification, starting from a single horror film, gradually developing in the direction of medium and large-scale production, and then entering film types such as comedy, literature, love, youth, song and dance, game adaptation, and animated feature films. ,


    Of course, film adaptations and sequel films are currently the key business of Relativity Entertainment.


    In comparison, the original type has a lower sense of existence.


    After entering August, Embassy Pictures will release two films, the new film "Madagascar" by DreamWorks Animation Studios, and the game adaptation film "Bloodline" shot and produced by Uvi Bauer.


    "Madagascar" was first released in North America.

 Chapter 817： Talk about termination

    With the rapid decline of Disney Animation Studios, a new pattern has emerged in Hollywood''s animated feature films, with Pixar Studios dominating.


    Since the release of "Shrek", DreamWorks Animation Studios have soared, and the production of "Shark Gang" has also been successful, becoming the Hollywood industry''s second only animation producer to Pixar.


    "Madagascar" is the latest masterpiece of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    According to the agreement between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks, Embassy Pictures continued to promote and distribute this animated feature film.


    Before the second weekend of August, "Madagascar" held its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater.


    The Avenue of Stars in front of the theater has also become a paradise for animals.


    Posters of various African animals and giant dolls can be seen everywhere.


    Ronan had already seen the samples of "Madagascar" before, and confirmed that the quality of the film is guaranteed, and the investment of Embassy Pictures in the promotion and distribution is naturally guaranteed.


    With the distribution capabilities of the Embassy Pictures, it is not difficult to win more than 4,000 theaters for "Madagascar" after the film was previewed and approved by the theaters.


    And high-quality animated films are often the guarantee of profit.


    "Madagascar" has opened up to 4288 theaters in North America.


    Similarly, this is also a positive response after the success of two consecutive "Shrek".


    On the day of the premiere, Jeff Katzenberg was a veritable focus.


    In terms of relativity entertainment, both Ronan and Garcia Rodr¨ªguez, who attended the premiere as a representative of the distributor, are very low-key.


    The best way to issue a company is to earn money silently.


    "For the two "Shrek", how much profit does Embassy Pictures make as the publisher?"


    Inside the theater, Ron Meyer, the former CEO of Universal Pictures, asked Garcia: "You also took at least half of the profits?"


    Garcia was very humble: "How can it be such an exaggeration, the Embassy Pictures has also invested heavily in publicity and distribution."


    Although Ron Meyer did not continue to work in Hollywood, he knew something in the circle: "Two "Shrek" and one "Shark Gang", Embassy Pictures, as an online and offline publisher, is the largest Winner."


    Garcia smiled and said: "The first "Shrek", North America was released by DreamWorks itself."


    "Speaking of which, I really admire your Ronan Anderson." Ron Meyer looked at Ronan who was talking with Spielberg, and said slowly: "Relativity Entertainment''s acquisition of Artisan Pictures will not only increase The business is highly overlapped, and the distribution department, which is of no use to Relativity Entertainment, is packaged and processed to DreamWorks. Most of the funds invested in Artisan Pictures have been recovered from DreamWorks, and DreamWorks also let DreamWorks Animation Studios North American distribution rights for the animated feature film..."


    Garcia said: "Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks are strategic partners. We have solved the much-needed distribution channel problem for DreamWorks."


    Ron Meyer has nothing to say, because it is true. The cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks is that one is willing to sell and the other is also anxious to buy.


    Garcia continued: "Artisan can be said to be the last opportunity for DreamWorks. Ron, you are an old man in the industry, and you know the industry very well. Now even if you spend a lot of money to acquire distribution channels, can you still buy it? ?"


    Ron Meyer is, after all, the former CEO of Universal Pictures, and he certainly knows this.


    Why are the six major Hollywood companies? It is not because of the strong production ability, but the mastery of mpaa''s voice and complete distribution channels.


    Ron Meyer did not dwell on this topic anymore, but went back to just now: "The three animated feature films of DreamWorks Animation Studios that have been released, your online and offline distribution profits will definitely not be lower than this number. ?"


    He stretched out two fingers.


    Garcia said with a smile: "The specific statistics have not yet come out."


    Ron Meyer shook his head: "You should be financially open and transparent."


    Garcia directly replied: "Relativity Entertainment is not a listed company."


    On the other hand, Spielberg is having a private and informal discussion with Ronan very seriously.


    "Last time, how did you think about my proposal?" Spielberg was talking as the person in charge of DreamWorks: "Ronan, DreamWorks¡¯ distribution channels are getting better and better, and DreamWorks Animation Studios should also return. DreamWorks, right?"


    Watching the distribution company split up nearly half of the three animated feature films'' online and offline profits, the heart of DreamWorks is bleeding.


    Ronan pondered slightly and said, "Steven, the contract has not expired yet."


    Spielberg smiled and said, "I know, but DreamWorks shareholders have put a lot of pressure on DreamWorks."


    Ronan has been thinking about it, and now "Kung Fu Panda", "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Crazy Primitive" are all in the hands of Shahai Animation Studio.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio''s next three projects, "Honey Bee", "Super villain" and "Monsters vs. Aliens", Ronan''s impression is also very general animation feature films.


    Moreover, the successive successes of the "Shrek" series and "The Shark Gang" have also boosted the confidence of DreamWorks Animation Studios. The most notable manifestation is the dramatic increase in the production budget of animated feature films.


    For example, "Monsters vs. Aliens", the production budget is as high as 175 million US dollars!


    Even for the two projects of "Super villain" and "The Bees", DreamWorks Animation Studio plans to invest US$150 million each!


    What is this concept?


    Looking at Hollywood, apart from the group of Pixar studios, no other company plays like this.


    The problem is that DreamWorks Animation Studio is not Pixar.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio has been following a low-cost, high-volume route.


    It can only be said that the great success of "Shrek" has made the entire DreamWorks animation studio, including expert veterans such as Jeff Katzenberg, full of confidence.


    Today''s DreamWorks is no longer the DreamWorks it used to be. The complete distribution channels have also allowed Spielberg to re-evoke the goal of the founding of DreamWorks.


    "DreamWorks has only two remaining businesses, live-action films and animated films." Spielberg said: "Ronan, a complete DreamWorks can better share the pressure for Relativity Entertainment."


    No one is an idiot, Spielberg has already seen that the alliance between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks is to let DreamWorks share part of the pressure from the six major companies.


    Similarly, DreamWorks also needs relativistic entertainment to share the pressure.


    Thinking of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, and also of DreamWorks Animation Studio¡¯s next three top animation feature film projects, Ronan made a decision: "The Theory of Relativity and DreamWorks are allies. Steven, I am with you and Jie River is also a friend, and since you have proposed it, I can''t object."


    Spielberg¡¯s smile was even stronger, but he knew how Ronan was, and immediately said: "Ronan, if you need DreamWorks, please speak up..."


    Ronan raised his hand to stop Spielberg from continuing: "Steven, don''t worry, will you listen to me?"


    Spielberg nodded: "Please speak."


    Ronan continued: "After the release of "Shrek 3" next year, I will ask someone to discuss the termination of the contract with Jerry Fu."


    I heard that next year, Spielberg frowned insignificantly, but then returned to normal. This is also expected. Relativity Entertainment is unlikely to abandon the "Shrek" series.


    If the issuance contract is cancelled next year, it will be very difficult. After all, the issuance contract between the two parties was signed in 2008.


    Spielberg said directly: "Yes."


    Ronan added: "The offline distribution of the film that DreamWorks Animation Studios and Embassy Pictures cooperated with will continue until the contract expires in 2008, but for new animated feature films, Embassy Pictures will withdraw."


    This request is very reasonable, and Spielberg is not good at objecting in black and hastily said: "No problem."


    Ronan''s words are not over yet: "To end the contract early, I also need to explain to the Embassy Pictures and the group company. Steven, I have two more conditions."


    Spielberg understands that it is impossible to get back the distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio without paying anything.


    "Just say it." Spielberg decided to listen to the conditions first.


    Ronan didn¡¯t go in circles: ¡°As a director and at a reasonable price, you signed two film contracts with Shahai Entertainment.¡±


    Spielberg frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said, "A contract." He knew he had to make a concession: "I only need 20 million dollars in salary and I guarantee the completion of the film."


    This is of course measured from the perspective of commercial films. Spielberg''s director salary for commercial productions will not be lower than the 20+20 model.


    As early as 1994, in the "Jurassic Park" project, Spielberg''s total personal compensation reached 200 million US dollars.


    Originally, Ronan wanted the people below to talk to Spielberg''s agent about the rewards. Since Spielberg had made it clear , of course he would not object.


    "Yes." Ronan went on to say the second one: "As far as I know, you, Jereif, and DreamWorks, have a share of Walt Disney?"


    Spielberg said: "Yes, very rarely, and it adds up to less than one percent."


    He has very little equity, and he bought it when Disney was financing expansion in the late 1980s.


    Jeff Katzenberg has a lot of hands. He was the head of Disney Animation Studios. Although he sold a part when he founded DreamWorks, he still held about five thousandths.


    Ronan said: "You and Jerefer sold the equity to me, the market transaction when they reached an agreement."


    Spielberg thought for a while: "I have a discussion with Jerefer."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    It is inevitable that Relativity Entertainment will end the cooperation with DreamWorks Animation Studios. Those three large-scale investment animation projects also made Ronan full of doubts about DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Ronan then entered the screening room and sat in the third row of guests. He told Connie next to him a few words about DreamWorks Animation Studio and Embassy Pictures.


    Someone came over and sat directly beside Ronan.


    "Hi, Ronan." Sophia Coppola greeted Ronan: "Unexpectedly, we will be working together again soon."

 Chapter 818： Confident capital

    Ronan certainly understood the meaning of this, and said: "Jesse thinks you are the most suitable director for this project."


    Sophia Coppola said: "I like the script of Juno very much. So, after Jesse found me, I immediately ended my vacation."


    Ronan smiled: "I hope you can bring a masterpiece like "Lost in Tokyo"."


    Sophia Coppola also laughed: "I have confidence in myself and in the script of Juno."


    Female directors directing female themes naturally have an advantage, and Sofia Coppola has also filmed a somewhat similar "Death of the Virgin".


    Ronan said directly: "The goal of this film is still the awards season and Oscars."


    "It''s a pity that I am a woman." Sophia Coppola sighed, "It is difficult for those stubborn old men to give me the Oscar figurines I want most."


    Ronan nodded: "It''s really difficult, but there is always hope." He deliberately said, "Don''t forget, you are Sophia Coppola."


    Sophia Coppola laughed at herself: "Yes, if I''m not Sophia Coppola, there is no hope at all."


    Ronan couldn¡¯t help but think of James Cameron¡¯s ex-wife who is stronger than most men. It seems that she won the Oscar for Best Director, which is the same class as "Avatar."


    Even if there are such cases, it is still very, very difficult for female directors to gain something in the best directorship where men dominate.


    To put it bluntly, Catherine Bigelow is just an example, not universal.


    Sophia Coppola has hope, but the possibility of getting the best director with a theme like "Juneo" is very low.


    While "Madagascar" has not yet been screened, Ronan and Sofia Coppola talked about some things about "Juneo".


    Jessica Felton has negotiated with Sofia Coppola on a related director contract, which was officially signed a week ago.


    The production budget of this project is only 7 million U.S. dollars. Among the production projects of Shahai Entertainment today, it also belongs to the lower investment.


    The North American box office of "Lost in Tokyo" is as high as 72.15 million US dollars. Sophia Coppola only asked for a basic salary of 500,000 US dollars in the negotiation, and the focus of the remuneration was on the later split.


    Cooperating with famous directors will definitely have to pay higher remuneration. In the final agreement, Sophia Coppola, in addition to the $500,000 basic remuneration, also enjoys 10% of the film¡¯s North American box office profit.


    Ronan and Jessica Felton agree on inviting Sofia Coppola, and both agree that Sofia Coppola is conducive to the success of the film.


    The topic of the two also turned to Jessica Felton, Sofia Coppola said: "The female producer you found is very good. Successful female producers are rarer than successful female directors. "


    Ronan smiled, and said, "Jesse is based on skill and ability."


    Sophia Coppola took a look at Ronan, but held back some words.


    The lights on the ceiling went out at this time, the big screen came on, the theater became quiet, and the premiere of "Madagascar" began.


    This movie about African animals, because of the needs of the North American market, of course, starts in the United States, so the protagonists become the animal stars in New York Central Park.


    Lions, zebras, hippos and giraffes used to live very comfortably in Central Park. Later, whether passively or actively, they ran out of the park, yearning for freedom, and their experience became more colorful.


    Of course, DreamWorks Animation Studio has also learned a lot of successful experience from the success of "Shrek".


    Such as the nonsensical funny in the whole process.


    The style of DreamWorks Animation Studio has always been the truth, the good and the beauty in the funny.


    "Madagascar" is very funny, and like the anti-fairy tale classic of "Shrek", it has a lot of classic elements.


    For example, the appearance of the lion''s signature is simply to turn the Peugeot logo away. The soundtrack of the hungry lion chasing the zebra is the classic music of Marlboro Cowboys, and the ball played by the lion is Tom Hanks¡¯ partner Will Sen, the roses flying all over the sky in "" are steaks here...


    When the evil penguins returned to their hometown, Antarctica, where they thought day and night, and cursed "what the **** is this place", the spoof atmosphere was reached.


    This group of penguins who tried to follow the laws of nature to return to Antarctica, they really arrived in Antarctica but couldn''t stand the harsh environment of Antarctica. They turned around to Madagascar with sunscreen.


    There was joy in the whole theater.


    Since "Shrek", DreamWorks Animation Studio''s successful animation feature film, almost all the prerequisites for success are based on making the audience laugh crazy.


    "Madagascar" is no exception.


    This is a movie that makes people laugh and feel very comfortable.


    As for the deep theme or irony, it doesn¡¯t matter to the market.


    Makes people laugh and make people feel comfortable. The film can guarantee commercial success. It also allows Embassy Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios to invest every dollar in it, get its due return.


    With the complete decline of traditional hand-drawn animation, computer animation has ushered in its best era.


    With the rapid advancement of computer technology in recent years, computer animation has become a unique show in the field of animation. "Madagascar" can be called another ambition of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    In the early stage of publicity, DreamWorks Animation Studios also repeatedly promoted the use of many new brainstorming animation production techniques in "Madagascar" and made major breakthroughs.


    Such as the fur of Alex the lion.


    Compared with the relatively rough picture of "Shrek", "Madagascar", which has a production budget of only 75 million US dollars, has indeed made great progress in technology and graphics.


    However, the difference between Alex''s hair and Sullivan, the fur monster at Pixar Studios a few years ago, is still very obvious.


    But there is no denying the progress of DreamWorks Animation Studios. After leading DreamWorks Animation Studios out of trouble, Jeff Kasenberg is catching up with Pixar Studios.


    No one wants to be the second in the millennium, everyone has to be the leader of the industry.


    Therefore, DreamWorks Animation Studio changed its previous diligent and thrifty producer style, and began to invest more than US$150 million in a single animated feature film project, like Pixar¡¯s cousins.


    This is also a manifestation of the ambitions of Jeff Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    It is hard to say that the three major investment animation feature films in the future are difficult, but "Madagascar" is at least commercially successful.


    "A movie that makes people laugh wildly."


    "Smart home entertainment."


    The media''s evaluation of "Madagascar" also tends to be positive.


    The "Hollywood Reporter" comment is perhaps the most representative.


    ""Madagascar" didn''t do much, just made you laugh. This kind of minimalism brings pure family joy!"


    In the eyes of film critics, movies like "Madagascar" are boring typical and clumsy representatives.


    The audience doesn¡¯t care about these things, and they don¡¯t care about continuous thinking. When watching this movie, most audiences are immersed in endless jokes.


    The most popular movie is not the protagonists, but the evil penguins.


    Like the "Ice Age" series, the supporting actors have robbed the protagonists of the limelight.


    Many viewers have been fanned by the penguin circle.


    Ronan can guess after watching the film, DreamWorks Animation Studio will definitely develop independent animated films of Penguins in the future.


    Hollywood will make full use of every resource of successful films.


    Not to mention that it is a popular movie like Madagascar. It suffered a serious loss that year and almost ended the career of director Ridley Scott. After more than 20 years of offline operation and word-of-mouth fermentation, "Blade Runner" After that, it also attracted the attention of Warner Bros.


    It is said that Warner Bros. is discussing whether to shoot a sequel to "Blade Runner".


    The discussion and popularity of "Blade Runner" from a loss-making movie to a classic movie over time has brought a steady stream of income to the offline market, which seems to have made Warner Bros. forget that the cost of time is also a cost.


    After the release of "Madagascar", the audience responded well. The publicity and distribution capabilities of Embassy Pictures were guaranteed, and the expected box office results were also achieved.


    Three days after the opening of North America, "Madagascar" was sold in 4288 theaters, with a box office of 57.22 million US dollars.


    This result is enough to ensure that the film sits on the top of the North American box office charts.


    Due to the good reputation of the film audience, it is predicted that the North American box office of "Madagascar" will be more than 200 million US dollars.


    There is no doubt that this animated feature film has been a success.


    "Madagascar" also made DreamWorks Animation Studio''s already bursting confidence stronger.


    Although less successful animated feature films such as "My Little Pony King" and "The Legend of the Seven Seas of Sinbad" appeared in the past two years, after the release of "Shrek 2", the "Shark Gang" was counted. "And "Madagascar", DreamWorks Animation Studios has achieved a dazzling three-game winning streak.


    Jeff Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation Studios do have confident capital.


    As the weekend passed and the working day approached, Spielberg gave Ronan a clear answer. The team jointly formed by DreamWorks and DreamWorks Animation Studios also came to the Theory of Relativity Building as agreed to discuss the termination of the contract with the Embassy Pictures.


    At the same time, Spielberg''s agent is also discussing director cooperation with Shahai Entertainment.


    Spielberg¡¯s director cooperation is a future plan and will not be implemented in the short term.


    The negotiations between DreamWorks and Embassy Pictures went smoothly. After all, Ronan and Spielberg have agreed on the main terms.


    The two parties also agreed that after the release of "Shrek 3" next year, the two parties will cancel the distribution contract, but all films released by Embassy Pictures for DreamWorks Animation Studios must be available online and offline after the original contract expires in 2008 The distribution rights will be returned to DreamWorks.

 Chapter 819： 2 The pattern of giants

    In the conference room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Garcia and Jeff Katzenberg each signed a new contract with DreamWorks Animation Studio on behalf of Embassy Pictures, and then stood up to shake hands.


    There was no applause, no tension, and no rattling, everything was very peaceful and natural.


    This contract is executed in full accordance with the conditions agreed between Ronan and Spielberg.


    Then, Ronan, on behalf of Relativity Entertainment Group, signed an equity transfer agreement with Jeremy Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg.


    Relativity Entertainment used the market price on the date of negotiation to acquire all of Jeff Kasenberg and Steven Spielberg, as well as the shares of Walt Disney held by DreamWorks.


    Most companies in Hollywood tend to hold each other''s shares, especially the six major companies.


    However, DreamWorks has been established for a short time, and its holdings in Disney are very low. When all these are added, it is less than 1% of the equity.


    The relationship between DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment has also entered a new era.


    Spielberg shook hands with Ronan: "Ronan, thank you for your support to DreamWorks."


    Ronan smiled and said, "We are a win-win situation."


    Spielberg also smiled and said: "DreamWorks will always be the strongest ally of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan said nonsense that he didn''t even believe him: "I have always believed this."


    Nowadays, Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks have common interests on a large scale, but who can say what will happen in the future.


    Steven Spielberg is not a pure director, and Ronan is not a pure producer.


    In addition to their famous professions, the two have a common identity businessman!


    Spielberg asked: "In terms of the director''s contract, I will go to Shahai Entertainment to sign it when I have time the next day."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Steven, I look forward to the day of cooperation."


    "I also look forward to it very much." Spielberg said the scene was equally pleasant: "Ronan, if you control the theme and script for me, my confidence will be back."


    In the past two years, Spielberg has actually been going downhill. From the media to the audience, it seems that Spielberg has become tired of Spielberg''s shooting and production style of drawing a frame and filling in content.


    But Ronan is very clear that Spielberg''s ability is still sufficient: "We are a strong alliance."


    Spielberg asked curiously: "Do you know what the subject matter is?"


    How could Ronan talk about the specific project content when Spielberg didn¡¯t even sign the director¡¯s contract, and vaguely said: ¡°We haven¡¯t figured it out yet. Our cooperation is the future plan of Relativity Entertainment, to determine the specific themes and After the content, I will definitely deliver it to you as soon as possible."


    Spielberg saw that Ronan was dripping, and couldn''t figure out anything, and said politely, "I look forward to it."


    Jeff Katzenberg, who had been chatting with Garcia, came over and said, ¡°Steven, Ronan¡¯s choice of movie themes has always been unique.¡±


    Ronan laughed: "Speaking of unique vision, Jerefer, you are really unique in "Shrek"."


    Jeff Katzenberg pushed down the glasses: "The contract is signed, and the distribution cooperation between DreamWorks Animation Studios and Embassy Pictures will end next year."


    Spielberg said: "This is an agreement that all three parties can benefit from."


    Ronan said: "Jerifer, we are friends, and Relativity Entertainment and I cannot stop the DreamWorks Animation Studio from going home."


    This is very beautiful, even Spielberg is a little moved, and he has a new understanding of Ronan''s skin thickness.


    If you really want to let DreamWorks Animation Studio go home, why do you have to make so many conditions? Want him to sign a director contract?


    As for the shares of Walt Disney, Spielberg didn''t take it to heart. Walt Disney''s recent civil turmoil has not been so good. The stock price has not been very good. If it weren''t for someone to take over, he and DreamWorks would have sold that share. .


    Jeff Katzenberg said, "Ronan, thank you for your help to DreamWorks Animation Studio."


    In any case, Embassy Pictures has played a very important role in the development of DreamWorks Animation Studios. Those animated feature films can sell well, although they are excellently produced and meet the needs of the market, but no one can ignore the promotion of Embassy Pictures. And release the efforts made above.


    "You are welcome." Ronan said with a smile, "We are friends."


    "Yes, we are friends." Jeff Katzenberg added in his heart: I hope I can be friends in the future.


    Spielberg didn''t interject, but he knew very well that the relationship between Ronan Anderson and Jeff Katzenberg was long gone.


    Hollywood has a famous iron triangle: Ronan Anderson, Will Smith and Tom Cruise!


    Jeff Katzenberg, who first mingled with the three of them, later stayed away from this small group. In fact, it is very illustrative.


    Jeff Katzenberg glanced at the time, exchanged a glance with Spielberg, and said, "Ronan, it''s not early, we should leave, and we have to go back to Glendale."


    Ronan smiled and shook hands with the two of them one by one: "I won''t keep you."


    The two sides shook hands and said goodbye, Ronan sent Jeff Kasenberg and Spielberg all the way to the elevator.


    The two people got on the elevator with satisfaction.


    Garcia said at this time: "Is it a pity to just give up DreamWorks Animation Studio."


    Luo Nanchao walked to the office, waited for Garcia to follow up, and said: "DreamWorks Animation Studio has invested extremely high in the three projects after "Shrek", which will inevitably require Embassy Pictures to invest in publicity and distribution. Appropriate funds, but DreamWorks Animation is not a style that pursues the ultimate picture after a large investment..."


    "The risk is high?" Garcia understood Ronan''s meaning.


    "The main reason is that we don''t need to take this kind of risk." Ronan said slowly: "Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio will continue to launch animated feature films for the past two years. Our resources and strength also need to be tilted toward our own production company. And after the end of this year, there may be new changes in the pattern of Hollywood animation production."


    Garcia faintly guessed, but did not say anything.


    Ronan smiled: "The distribution rights of "Shrek" series and "Madagascar" and other films are still in our hands. It will last until 2008. You can think of a way to mobilize the market as much as possible. Value without considering the negative impact of future sequels."


    Garcia said: "The Embassy Pictures is making relevant plans."


    Except for next year¡¯s "Shrek 3", the sequels of other cartoons will no longer be issued by Embassy Pictures, so there is no need to think about future long-term plans and long-term operations.


    The income that popular animated movies can bring is much stronger than that of live-action movies.


    In the first half of this year, even if there were no movies released, DreamWorks Animation Studio¡¯s revenue for the two projects of "Shrek" and "The Gang of Sharks" was as high as $247.1 million.


    Embassy Pictures is the publisher and has a good understanding of this data.


    These revenues all come from offline operations and related commercial copyright authorization.


    Because of this, Spielberg and Jeff Katzenberg have repeatedly expressed to Ronan that they want DreamWorks Animation Studios to go home.


    Compared with the former DreamWorks Animation Studio, Jeff Katzenberg has more advantages in distribution channels and company platforms.


    The former DreamWorks Animation Studio has been fighting it alone-it is a content manufacturer, and most of its revenue comes from the movie box office itself. Unlike Pixar, which was acquired by Disney at that time, it has stable distribution and derivative sales channels. .


    Therefore, Jeff Kasenberg has been seeking external cooperation. The DreamWorks Animation Studio has high-quality content resources, and a larger company is needed to ensure future development.


    At that time, Jeff Katzenberg, this road has been going badly.


    DreamWorks Animation Studios changed publishers several times, and Jeremy Katzenberg wanted to sell the studio at one time, similar to Hasbro''s acquisition of DreamWorks Animation, and Hasbro did not acquire DreamWorks Animation. The rumors often appear.


    First it was Hasbro, and then it was Softbank of the island country, but these acquisitions all failed.


    Selling DreamWorks Animation Studios. The former Jeremy Katzenberg talked with many companies for nearly ten years before joining Universal Pictures.


    The reason?


    Ronan didn''t know much about it before, but Ronan has been in contact with Jeff Katzenberg for many years now, and he has guessed something through Katzenberg.


    Katzenberg is not easy to talk. He has a very strong desire to control DreamWorks Animation Studios. Even if he sells his controlling rights to other companies, he still has to control DreamWorks Animation and is still the studio''s unique boss.


    It is estimated that there will be greater conflicts with the acquirer in this regard.


    Furthermore, after field trips by outsiders, you will find that Hollywood is extremely unfriendly to newcomers.


    One thing is recognized, Hollywood has investment value, but there are not many opportunities for new entrants. UU reading www. uukanshu.com


    The theory of relativity entertainment can be bigger, and there is one thing that cannot be ignored. Ronan and the early Shahai Entertainment are Hollywood¡¯s "owners" no matter how they are measured.


    Hollywood is a system of large companies, and the distribution company is at the top of the food chain. Even if latecomers join, only one distribution channel will be firmly stuck.


    Relativity Entertainment let go, DreamWorks Animation Studios went home, Ronan thought about Jeff Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg, the former DreamWorks Big Three, in conflicts and a series of powers. After the struggle, with David Geffen''s withdrawal, it became a pattern of two giants.


    What Spielberg wants is a dream factory with a complete industrial chain, strong strength, and his control.


    But DreamWorks is very complicated internally, and the ownership structure determines this.


    Katzenberg was once forced away by Disney¡¯s masters, and it was difficult to be restrained.


    I wonder if two monks can carry water to drink?

 Chapter 820： 1 more choice

    The convoy entered the DreamWorks Industrial Park in Glendale and slowly stopped in front of an office building. Katzenberg and Spielberg got off the two cars respectively.


    Spielberg stood beside Katzenberg and said, "Jerifer, welcome home."


    Katzenberg said: "The animation studio has always been in DreamWorks."


    Frankly speaking, he didn''t like Spielberg''s tone just now, as if the host was welcoming a child who had run away from home.


    Spielberg calmly said: "When we founded DreamWorks, you, me, and David, the three of us stood here, looking at the entire industrial park, confident in the future."


    There is a faint meaning to this.


    Katzenberg could hear it, sighed, and said, "It''s really not easy for DreamWorks to come to this day."


    Spielberg said: "Yes, after David''s departure and the suppression of the six major companies, DreamWorks has not collapsed. I cherish this career even more."


    The words that seemed to come from the heart, seemed to have moved Katzenberg. He said seriously: "Steven, the situation is different now. Hollywood has Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment to help attract firepower. DreamWorks has a chance. Develop and grow."


    Spielberg nodded slowly: "But the premise is that there can be no problems inside DreamWorks."


    Katzenberg turned to look at Spielberg, and said: "The strongest castle always collapses from the inside."


    Spielberg suddenly stretched out his right hand: "Remember the original intention!"


    Katzenberg shook his hand heavily: "Remember the original intention!"


    At this moment, the two hands are tightly clasped together, and the two remaining giants in DreamWorks seem to start to cooperate sincerely.


    The new agreement with Embassy Pictures has just been reached. Katzenberg has a lot of work to deal with, and he quickly went to the animation studio.


    Spielberg entered the office building and returned to his office.


    In the office, only Spielberg and his trusted subordinates, the former asked: "DreamWorks is on the right track, to determine how many shareholders support me!"


    The cronie said, "I will go now."


    Spielberg stopped him: "Go by yourself, don''t leak the wind."


    Many things must be planned ahead. Even if you don¡¯t do it, you must also make certain preparations. Otherwise, it will be too late to wait until you are close before you think of a solution.


    Back to the DreamWorks Animation Studio, Katzenberg went to a few project teams to take a look, and roughly talked to the project leader about the situation with the Embassy Film Industry in order to calm people down.


    On the way back to the office, Jeff Katzenberg answered the phone, and after a few conversations, he said, "Well, let''s meet at 11th Street in Santa Monica at three in the afternoon."


    I hung up the phone, went to the office for lunch first, and went back to the office to deal with the work for a while. Seeing that the time was almost the same, Katzenberg didn¡¯t take anyone with him. He drove to Santa Monica in person and saw it at the appointed place Old acquaintance Mike Dandry.


    The other party is also a producer from Disney Animation Studios, and now works in Universal Pictures.


    The two are old colleagues and have been in contact.


    Mike Dandri asked directly: "Jerifer, I heard that you have terminated the distribution contract with Embassy Pictures?"


    Kasenberg said: "The new agreement officially signed this year is not a cancellation. It was Ronan Anderson who decided to bring DreamWorks Animation Studios home."


    Mike Dandri couldn''t help but laugh: "The distribution and promotion capabilities of Embassy Pictures can''t be compared to DreamWorks, right?"


    Katzenberg said, "There is not much difference."


    "Jerifer, why don''t you listen to my suggestion." Mike Dandry is very sincere: "How about the film of DreamWorks Animation Studios released by Universal Pictures?"


    He hurriedly said, "Don''t be too busy to refuse. Jereef, as the director of DreamWorks Animation Studio, you are responsible for the animation studio, not DreamWorks. Universal Pictures¡¯ distribution capability is not a dream. The factory can compare."


    Kasenberg refused and stayed in his throat.


    Mike Dandri keeps on adding conditions: "Universal Pictures can even inject capital into DreamWorks Animation Studios to expand your scale."


    "Do you want DreamWorks Animation Studios to join Universal Pictures?" Katzenberg instantly took control of DreamWorks'' true purpose.


    Mike Dandry did not deny: "The funding and platform that nbc Universal can provide is not worse than DreamWorks, right? Universal Pictures can guarantee that you will always be the person in charge and decision maker of our DreamWorks Animation Studio!"


    Katzenberg frowned slightly and fell silent.


    Mike Dandri said: "Nowadays, computer animation is very popular, and the related market is completely opened. Many large companies have corresponding animation studios. Universal Pictures has ignored this aspect in the past and has not started. So Universal The film industry sincerely wants to cooperate with DreamWorks Animation Studio..."


    He lowered his voice and said a series of conditions for cooperation.


    Katzenberg listened to his ears and said that he was not tempted, but DreamWorks was a company established by him and Spielberg after all, and it is not that you can put it down.


    "Jerifer, please think about it." Mike Dandry said: "Universal Pictures has a hundred and twenty points of sincerity."


    Katzenberg did not agree, nor did he refuse: "This is related to the future of DreamWorks. I need time to think about it."


    Mike Dandri smiled and said, "Of course, this requires careful consideration."


    There is no direct rejection, which is good news for Universal Pictures.


    This meeting ended soon. Jeremy Katzenberg felt that he could not refuse Universal Pictures directly. The future of DreamWorks Animation Studios also needed an alternative path.


    It is impossible for him to completely tie himself and the future of the animation studio to Spielberg.


    Relativity Building, Ronan finished his work on DreamWorks and received an old acquaintance who came to visit.


    Zach Schneider came to his office.


    "How is the post-production of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors"?" Ronan asked.


    Zach Schneider said quickly: "It''s going well, but it won''t be until the end of the year to complete all production."


    Ronan is not surprised. After all, this film has not taken any shots outdoors. The shooting was all done in front of the green screen in the studio. All backgrounds depend on the generation of cgi special effects. Post-production takes time.


    "Don''t worry." Ronan nodded slightly: "The film will only be released next summer, and there is plenty of time for post-production."


    Zach Schneider smiled and said, "Yes, the post-production of this film is the key."


    Ronan said: "You have to pay more attention to this aspect, you have to stare at the crew."


    "I understand." Zach Schneider assured: "I will definitely submit to the company an edited version of the guaranteed completion."


    He glanced at Ronan and tentatively said: "Have you seen Charles Rowan recently?"


    Ronan recalled, and said: "I saw it some time ago. Director Christopher Nolan summoned people to discuss the preparations for the new "Batman" sequel film. Charles Rowan and I are both producers of the project.


    Zach Schneider said: "Recently, Charles Rowan talked to me several times."


    Ronan immediately thought of his secret matchmaking thing: "Before, I saw you chatting with Charles very speculatively."


    Zach Schneider smiled embarrassedly, and said: "We have the same views on many concepts in film production."


    Ronan answered, "I heard Charles talk about this."


    Zach Schneider saw that Ronan had no other ideas, and tried again: "Two days ago, Charles Rowan, Warner Bros. and two executives from DC Comics came to the crew to find me and wanted to watch "Spartan In the post-production of "Three Hundred Warriors", I asked you and George for their opinions. After you agreed, I showed them a part of the finished shot..."


    Ronan nodded: "I remember this."


    Since the opening of the Theory of Relativity Building, most of the crews under the Shahai Entertainment Group have transferred post-production to the post-production studio of the Theory of Relativity Building. However, a small number of crews are still performing post-production at Warner Studios, "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors." Is one of them.


    Ronan also deliberately left the crew of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" at Warner Studios.


    "After they watched that part of the shot." Zach Schneider''s words continue: "I am very interested, think I have a very characteristic shot, and want to cooperate with me..."


    Speaking of this, Zach Schneider looked at Ronan and seemed a little worried.


    Ronan smiled and said: "Zach, you have only signed two film contracts with Shahai Entertainment. You should have heard of Gilmour Del Toro and Paul Greengrass. Commercial matters, we have The contract serves as the basis."


    Zach Schneider, of course, has heard of those two colleagues who have finished cooperating with Relativity Entertainment Otherwise, they will not come to them.


    "Charles Rowan proposed to wait for me to finish "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors"." Zach Schneider seemed to be encouraged: "I will direct a dc comics adaptation film, he thinks I am in "Spartan The style of "Three Hundred Warriors" is very suitable for the comic adaptation."


    Ronan said directly: "Zach, what movie project you choose next is your freedom. Neither I nor Relativity Entertainment have the right to interfere with you, but there is a prerequisite for all this. You need to complete "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" first. ."


    Zach Schneider said seriously: "I promise. I said the same to Charles Rowan, so I didn''t agree to it for the time being. Come here to say hello to you."


    Even if he doesn''t cooperate, he doesn''t want to become stalemate with Relativity Entertainment because of his cooperation with other companies.


    Ronan said: "Zach, as long as the contract is completed, you can choose the path that is most beneficial to your future. I never want to and will not interfere. You can rest assured about this."


    Zach Schneider really relaxes, after all, Ronan''s reputation is well-known.

 Chapter 821： Born to be the enemy

    With Ronan''s confirmation, Zach Schneider walked out of the office with a look of relief, and he had already chosen the path for the future after "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    Warner Bros. is the best performing film company in Hollywood today. Working with them, success is guaranteed.


    Ronan will not set up obstacles for Zach Schneider, but he will not do more.


    Anyway, Zach Schneider is a perfect match for a film adapted from a dc comic.


    Kevin Tesuhara becoming the CEO of Warner Bros. has become a foregone conclusion. Warner Bros. is about to embark on a mysterious journey of mysterious operation.


    However, someone who can become the CEO of a large company must have the ability. It is said that Kevin Tesuhara is considering what series to use to prop up Warner Bros¡¯ film business after the "Harry Potter" series. .


    The "Harry Potter" series is such that Warner Bros. is the top contributor to Hollywood, and it is not easy to find a suitable alternative.


    Therefore, Warner Bros.''s eyes naturally fell on the DC superhero comics.


    Warner Bros. also once again called Ronan, Charles Rowan, Christopher Nolan and Christian Bell to a meeting at the Warner Building to discuss the preparation and shooting of "The Dark Knight."


    The person presiding over this meeting is Kevin Tesohara.


    "When can this film be filmed." Kevin Tesuhara was a little anxious: "When can it be released, Warner Bros. needs a clear schedule."


    Ronan is the first producer and the representative of two major investors, Shahai Entertainment. He took the initiative to take the topic: "Kevin, our plan is very clear. Director Nolan has completed "Deadly Magic". Preparations start in January, and if shooting and post-production go well, "The Dark Knight" can be released in the summer of 2007."


    Christopher Nolan said at this time: "I will submit the detailed plan to Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment again next week."


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "I still hope to speed up this process."


    "We need plenty of time." Charles Rowan actively persuaded: "This is a top Hollywood production."


    Kevin Tesuhara frowned slightly: "You have to consider the financial pressure that Warner Bros. is under. The $180 million production cost, and the interest generated alone, will strain the Warner Bros. capital chain."


    Ronan then said: "It''s not as good as this. Kevin, Shahai Entertainment undertakes more investment. For example, 80% is no problem."


    Kevin Tesuhara''s eyes jumped: "What about the revenue sharing?"


    "Calculated from the time the film was released in North America." Ronan said directly: "A total of five years of the same proportion of revenue sharing."


    Charles Rowan said with a smile: "Shahai Entertainment will also be under a lot of financial pressure?"


    Kevin Tesuhara quickly said: "No, Warner Bros. can solve the problem of funding sources."


    Christopher Nolan said: "I can guarantee that "The Dark Knight" will be released on time in the summer of 2007."


    Kevin Tesohala could only put his a little anxious heart back in his stomach, and then said: "Director Nolan, I read the script that has been finalized. I have some questions about the plot and character settings. Is the plot? Too dark? Is it acceptable to the audience to create the villain clown by shaping the protagonist?"


    This "Dark Knight" script gave him the most profound impact, as if the clown was the protagonist, and various protagonists had auras added to him.


    Ronan said: "My point of view is the opposite. Director Nolan¡¯s script is full of charm. Batman and the Joker are like the front and back of a coin. The highlight of the film is precisely the duel between the two. I want to make the duel exciting. , It is necessary to create a villain as powerful as Batman. It is especially important that the confrontation between the two is not reflected in the action and the body. The root of their confrontation is different from the concept and worldview."


    Christopher Nolan looked at Ronan, feeling that this was the producer who knew him best in Hollywood.


    When writing the script, he and Jonathan thought about various versions of Batman and the Joker duel, such as family hatred, and they always felt that these were too low-level.


    In the end, they chose the ultimate model of human social opposition, the ideological opposition!


    Because of the fundamental difference in ideology, both sides are born enemies.


    Ronan then said again: "A pair of protagonists who are in love and kill each other will always make the movie full of highlights."


    Charles Rowan laughed: "The phrase Ronan described Batman and the Joker is the most appropriate."


    In my life, I can always hear and see countless stories like this, two people who love each other, one constantly breaks through the bottom line of the other.


    The underlying logic of this person is, you say you love me, is this true? I don¡¯t believe it. The so-called loving me is just to add brilliance to your life. If you really love me, you will love me desperately. Can you really do this?


    In some ways, isn¡¯t this the Joker and Batman?


    Christopher Nolan didn''t say much, because no one was more convincing than Ronan''s words.


    Behind the producer, Ronan, there are countless successful films.


    "I also think the script directed by Nolan is very brilliant."


    Christian Bell, who has been silent all the time, also spoke at this time: "I am a person who likes and dare to try new things. I am willing to chase characters in various dimensions in the film industry, but my first reaction after seeing the script , I have to act in this sequel movie."


    Kevin Tesuhara looked at everyone, especially Ronan, and finally said nothing.


    Since Ronan said that the script and character settings are great, there should be no problem.


    In this regard, Kevin Tesuhara feels that he better trust Ronan Anderson.


    Ronan looked at Christian Bale and said, "You have to prepare in advance. This movie has higher requirements for Batman."


    Christian Bell said: "I have already started special training."


    Christopher Nolan reminded: "What needs special training is not just the newly added elements, but also some of the original skills have to be consolidated. Also, communicate with the stunt team a lot, they need to understand you and imitate you , Even the way you sway your arms when you walk is exactly the same..."


    He further said: "There is also a mentality. In this movie, Bruce Wayne has surpassed the person he wants to be, but he has not realized it. He has walked out of the painful past, and Out of the memory of torturing him, so I had to find something new to continue torturing him... Simply put, Batman has never escaped from the past, and it is impossible to escape."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Bell, action and psychology must be combined."


    If it is the first "War Hour", Christopher Nolan is more borrowing from Frank Miller''s "Dark Knight Back" comics, this "Dark Knight" has surpassed the comics.


    Batman doesn''t have time to be sullen there, and he can''t indulge himself and vent his anger as he pleases. He has to stabilize his emotions at all times.


    Since the first film, Christopher Nolan has tried hard to make Bruce Wayne face and overcome various obstacles, including anger and hesitation...


    So when it comes to "The Dark Knight", more changes are bound to be given. This character played by Christian Bale begins to walk out of the painful shadow of his parents being killed, but even so, he is still a very dark character, unlike those of sunny type ''S superheroes are worlds apart.


    Christopher Nolan achieved this by pulling Batman off the altar and turning him into a person, a real person.


    Superman gives people the most intuitive feeling and is undoubtedly the perfect embodiment of an ideal.


    On the other hand, Batman must have more human characteristics. He does not have so many idealized rules and regulations, so he will be more humane when dealing with things, and some political elements can be mixed in it.


    The subsequent meeting went relatively smoothly. After a period of silence, Kevin Tesuhara put forward another one: "Ronan, Director Nolan, and Charles. I hope "The Dark Knight" and the trilogy The end of the movie will be open-ended. Don¡¯t have an end. It can leave a certain space for future sequels."


    In this regard, Ronan understands that Kevin Tesuhara, any qualified company decision-maker, cannot easily end the treasure trove of "Batman".


    "Yes," Ronan said.


    Kevin Tesuhara looks at Christopher Nolan.


    An excellent director often has not only excellent professional skills, but also a good hand in handling interpersonal relationships.


    Although only planning the "Batman" trilogy , Christopher Nolan still said: "For me, the Batman story will never end."


    He further said: "The reason why I agreed to continue shooting the sequel is because I happened to think of a good story idea, and I also know how to continue the previous legend. In fact, for this kind of big production, sequel shooting is most likely to appear. The problem is that you have more budget and created a bigger scene, but in essence, you are still just repeating the previous self... Since I have recognized this problem, I will always To avoid making similar mistakes."


    With the assurances of Christopher Nolan and Ronan, Kevin Tesuhara also temporarily relieved his mind.


    The "Harry Potter" series will finally come to an end. It is not impossible for Warner Bros. to count on a movie series forever. "Batman" and even DC''s other comic book superhero adaptation movies are undoubtedly the best alternative.


    At the end of the meeting, Kevin Tesuhara and Christian Bale left one after another, Ronan, Nolan and Charles Rowan stayed in the meeting room.


    Ronan asked, "Is there a suitable candidate for the actors?"

 Chapter 822： Candidate for the clown

    For the two heroes of the Joker and Batman to show off, it is not only the plot and character setting, but also the right actors.


    Ronan knows this very well, and Christopher Nolan knows it very well.


    Charles Rowan first said: "I have contacted all the main actors in the previous movie, and they will return."


    Even Liam Neeson, who finished filming "Hurricane Rescue 2", will have flashbacks in the second part.


    Ronan nodded, looked at Christopher Nolan, and asked, "Where is the clown? Do you have a suitable candidate?"


    Christopher Nolan replied: "Charles and I made an announcement in the Screen Actors Guild, and several actors submitted information."


    Charles Rowan said: ¡°We selected some actors from the audition environment. The actors for this role are very important. The choice must be made carefully. In 1989, Jack Nicholson¡¯s performance left a deep impression and the audience will definitely For comparison, the new clown character should not be bad at least."


    Ronan said: "This character is naturally easy to shine in the setting."


    Several actors who have appeared in clowns seem to have performed well. From Jack Nicholson to Heath Ledger, and from Jared Leto to Jackie Phoenix, the clowns are all impressive. .


    Many people say that there will be no clowns after Heath Ledger, but the clown of Jackie Phoenix has also received unanimous recognition.


    Christopher Nolan thought for a moment, and said: "At present, we have initially finalized the screening candidates, Robin Williams, Reich Halmi, Paul Bettany, Adrian Brody and Heath- Ledger, all expressed a very strong interest in playing the clown."


    Except for Ricky Halmi, Ronan is no stranger to other people''s names. They are all famous actors and Oscars.


    Charles Rowan said: "Warner Bros. means Adrian Brody is more appropriate. After all, he is the best actor in the Oscar, with both popularity and appeal."


    Hearing this, Ronan shook his head: "Adrian Brody is indeed well-known, but the market appeal may not be necessary."


    The former Adrian Brody can be said to be the worst Oscar best actor mixed after 2000. Except for the old ip "King Kong", other films that seem to star in, the market response is very general.


    This lucky Oscar, not only the North American audience does not buy it, but it seems that audiences all over the world do not buy it.


    Charles Rowan argued: "But Adrian Brody is the best actor Oscar."


    Ronan has never been superstitious about this, and said: "Don''t forget the particularity of the subject matter of the film he won the award."


    Charles Rowan opened his mouth, and finally said nothing.


    Anyway, Ronan is the first producer of the crew. Even though Charles Rowan is backed by Warner Bros., he still does not have the decision-making power of the crew.


    Christopher Nolan saw Ronan and Charles Rowan have a disagreement, and swallowed back what he wanted to say.


    Ronan said directly: "Let''s talk about the effect of the audition for details."


    Charles Rowan nodded: "Okay."


    The communication between the three of them temporarily ended. When Ronan and Christopher Nolan were about to leave, Charles Rowan stopped Ronan again.


    "There is something about Zach Schneider." Charles Rowan said: "Has he communicated with you?"


    Just now it was just a little difference in work. Ronan and Charles Rowan had no personal conflicts, and stopped and said, "Zac told me."


    Charles Rowan looked at Ronan with concern.


    "Zach Schneider and Shahai Entertainment signed two contracts." Ronan said simply: "After the completion of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", the contract between Shahai Entertainment and Zach Schneider expired. He chose It¡¯s his freedom to work with and which movie to direct."


    Charles Rowan smiled and said, "Warner Bros. is going to work with Zach Schneider."


    Ronan curiously asked: "I heard Zac said that you are going to collaborate on a dc comic superhero movie?"


    Charles Rowan has nothing to hide: "It''s "The Watcher" by Alan = Moore."


    Ronan was not surprised by this answer, and said: "This comic is very exciting."


    didn''t know much about it, but after taking the Marvel Comics, Ronan made a basic investigation of the North American comics industry.


    "Watchmen" is highly praised in the comics industry and mainstream media, and is regarded as a classic work in comics. This year, "Time" selected "100 Best English Novels from 1923 to the Present", "Watchmen" "Also among them.


    At the same time, "Watchmen" is one of the few works that can win the Hugo Award in the form of comics.


    The plot of this comic is intricate, gorgeous and beautiful, with epic themes, and it can be called a milestone in graphic novels.


    Charles Rowan added: "Your Marvel Entertainment has a lot of plans for superhero adaptations, right? Warner Bros. also has a lot of ideas for dc comics."


    Ronan asked, "How is "Superman Returns" going on?"


    "Filming has ended, and it has moved to post-production." Charles Rowan said: "It will be released next summer."


    Ronan said: "The Superman movie makes people wait for many years."


    Marvel and DC are direct competitors, but the relationship between the two is not antagonistic, and they are even cooperating in many cases.


    In sharp contrast, Marvel and DC''s die-hard fans have a very serious confrontation, and the momentum is similar.


    There are some things, the people above are chatting and laughing, and the people below are often heads of dogs.


    After chatting for a while, Ronan left and joined Christopher Nolan, who was waiting in the front hall of the Warner Building, and got on his Rolls Royce Phantom together.


    Without Charles Rowan, Christopher Nolan spoke directly: "I have some thoughts about the actors of the clown."


    Ronan glanced at him: "Chris, we''re welcome, let''s talk if you have anything."


    Christopher Nolan said: "I have met Heath Ledger twice before and talked about the role of the clown. I think Heath Ledger should be suitable for this role."


    Ronan frowned slightly.


    "Heath Ledger worked with Relativity Entertainment." Christopher Nolan said again: "Ronan, do you know him?"


    Ronan tells the truth: "A very good young actor, but one thing, he may be exposed to drugs."


    Christopher Nolan was concerned: "That''s it..." He seemed to like Heath Ledger: "We can restrict him by contract."


    About Heath Ledger, Ronan persuaded him more than once.


    not only had zero effect, but also made Luo Nan decide not to interfere in other people''s private lives.


    Ronan deliberated slightly and said, "Chris, you are the director. You decide which actor to choose after the audition, and I will support you."


    Christopher Nolan smiled slightly and said, "Thank you."


    Christopher Nolan feels very lucky to meet a producer like Ronan.


    As for the actor of the clown, the first candidate in his intention is Heath Ledger.


    It''s not a problem at all that Heath Ledger touches illegal drugs. How many stars in Hollywood don''t touch such things?


    The two parties have signed a restriction contract in advance. As long as the filming can be guaranteed to be completed, the rest will be ignored by the crew.


    When they came to Century City, Ronan and Christopher Nolan entered the Building of Relativity.


    The post-production of "Fatal Magic" has been completed, and Ronan and Nolan made an appointment with Hans Zimmer to meet later.


    Hans Zimmer, a typical commercial soundtrack master, will serve as the soundtrack for "The Dark Knight".


    Since the beginning of "Pirates of the Caribbean", Hans Zimmer has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment, and the soundtrack work for the two sequels was also completed by Hans Zimmer.


    This commercial soundtrack master, sometimes like Ridley Scott, is very unstable. The soundtrack is good, good, and bad.


    The gap between the two is very large.


    As for the tone of Hans Zimmer''s classic soundtracks, they are very similar, which is also recognized in the industry.


    Someone once said on the Internet that Hans Zimmer¡¯s soundtrack is inseparable from its ancestry, and basically comes from the soundtrack of "Break into the Dead Island", which was called "Overture of the Dead" by many people at that time. .


    But it is undeniable that some grand scenes, coupled with Hans Zimmer''s soundtrack, can easily arouse the emotions of the audience.


    Otherwise, it will not be used on the Internet to re-arrange the "Overture of the Dead" with a grand background.


    Ronan has limited mastery of such professional skills as soundtracks. What are the specific requirements for the soundtrack of "The Dark Knight" require communication between Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer.


    Hans-Zimmer wants to fully cooperate with Relativity Entertainment. In addition to "The Dark Knight" , he also wants to fight for the soundtrack of "Transformers".


    But Ronan rejected the cooperation of this project. He did not doubt the level of Hans-Zimmer, but Hans-Zimmer¡¯s team had too many soundtrack projects at the same time. The projects related to Relativity Entertainment alone include "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" and "The Dark Knight", plus "Transformers", it is estimated that Hans-Zimmer will have to re-arrange the soundtrack of "Brave to Death Island".


    Just like Ronan never overestimates the position of his own company boss in front of major interests, he will never overestimate the integrity of Hans Zimmer, a commercial soundtrack.


    Who specifically chooses the soundtrack of "Transformers", Ronan also has to respect Michael Bay''s opinion.


    After all, Michael Bay is the director of the film.


    Since signing a director agreement with Shahai Entertainment, Michael Bay quickly formed a crew and started the preliminary preparations.


    Michael Bay has worked in Hollywood for many years and has a relatively mature filming and production team under his hand. The crew was established very quickly and the preparations are progressing smoothly. Even the audition work for the main actors has been put on the agenda.

 Chapter 823： A weapon for relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation

    Because the shooting requires a huge studio, the Transformers are not only produced by cg, but also have the same scale model. Shahai Entertainment once again chose the Hughes Aircraft Factory in Burbank as the location for the "Transformers" crew. The office location for the preliminary preparation of the crew.


    At the same time, many indoor shooting scenes will be set up here.


    The protagonist of this film is undoubtedly Transformers headed by Optimus Prime, but the real-life actors are equally important.


    After Michael Bay signed the director contract, Ronan communicated with him many times, and finally determined the script and the main role setting.


    is completely different from before. Ronan planned a whole series from the beginning. Although the scripts that follow have not yet begun to create, the main content has been determined.


    In addition, there will be experimental manifestations of "Special Forces".


    The movie will not make relevant explanations, but it can make people think about it. If the response is good, it will continue to advance in the sequel.


    If the response in this regard is mediocre, there is still enough room for retreat.


    The audition and decision-making power of other actors in the crew, Ronan has all been handed over to Michael Bay, and only the candidates for the heroine and actor must be approved by him.


    The heroine is set as a high school girl.


    There is no direct relationship between the heroine and the heroine.


    This will be an absolute elite in the army, the commander of a special tactics squad, with strong personal combat capabilities and field command capabilities.


    The character''s name is Duke.


    There will be a black communications expert Blake beside him.


    This black role has been finalized as an actor, played by Tyrese Gibson, who has signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment.


    Regardless of Duke or Blake, only their names will be mentioned in the first part of "Transformers", and there will not be too specific background settings.


    Even if the Special Forces and Transformers are really placed under the same world view in the future, this is also the experience of Duke and Blake before joining the Special Forces.


    Therefore, there will be no specific embodiment of joe in this film.


    The setting of ¡¡¡¡ also determines that the film will adopt a two-line approach. The first main line is the heroine and Duke is the second line.


    The choice of actors for the two roles is naturally the top priority.


    Ronan can give the choice of other characters to Michael Bay, but these two characters cannot.


    Michael Bay¡¯s reputation in this area is well known in the circle of people. The heroine who has appeared in Michael Bay movies has an unusual relationship with him.


    This is a common phenomenon in the film circles all over the world. Ronan is not much better. He has done similar things many times.


    In fact, he and Michael Bay have something in common in this regard. They are considered to be the type with a good reputation in the circle. If you observe and gain, you will definitely have to pay accordingly.


    The audition for the heroine has already begun.


    Ronan sat in the audition room, quietly watching an actress audition.


    This young actress with long brown hair and a slightly wild temperament is performing a physical show at the request of Michael Bay.


    Ronan recognizes her because the impression he once was too deep.


    Miss Fox, Megan Fox!


    If the project of "Transformers" still follows the previous version, Ronan will definitely consider Megan Fox as the heroine, after all, there is a actor ahead of her.


    But now the heroine is the first protagonist and the second protagonist is Duke.


    In front of the camera, Megan Fox fully understands Michael Bay¡¯s physical display requirements. The body has an exaggerated s-shaped curve, and the height of the front and back ends is unusually eye-catching.


    Michael Bay seemed very satisfied, and kept nodding slightly.


    Ronan frowned slightly, Megan Fox looked like a wild female leopard at this time.


    Megan Fox has fascinating fox eyes, a tight and flat belly, and a thrilling S-shaped slender figure.


    In addition, there is more wild and unruly than other Hollywood female artists.


    can only be said to be an actress who was once the first vase in the universe.


    Of course, I can¡¯t look at Megan Fox¡¯s face.


    The current Megan Fox probably hasn''t made a big knife on his face, and the freckles should not be too obvious.


    There is a huge difference between Western aesthetics and Eastern aesthetics.


    In the East, this situation would be called an ugly pockmark.


    But in the West, the weird beauty of freckles is popular.


    For example, when Emma Watson grew up, when she didn''t wear makeup, her freckles were a bit scary.


    However, Emma Watson is completely insignificant in front of Megan Fox.


    "Okay, Miss Fox." Michael Bay called to stop the audition: "Please go back and wait patiently for news from the crew."


    Megan Fox politely bowed slightly to Michael Bay and Ronan: "Thank you director, thank you producer."


    While talking, a pair of smart eyes drifted over Ronan intentionally or unintentionally.


    Obviously, this is a smart man who knows who really decides this audition.


    Ronan sighed secretly. Although he was incapable of admiring the freckles on his face, he had to admit that Megan Fox was indeed a weapon for men to relax and invigorate blood.


    Michael Bay asked at this moment: "Ronan, what do you think of this actress?"


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer, but instead asked: ¡°Let¡¯s talk about your opinion first.¡±


    Michael Bay knew that the decision-making power was not in his own hands, and he left a certain amount of leeway in what he said: "The appearance conditions are very good, and the acting skills are a little worse. Generally speaking, he can be one of the candidates."


    Ronan said: "Yes. However, Megan Fox''s flaws are also obvious. The heroine''s setting is the girl next door, which can be beautiful and sweet, but Megan Fox..."


    Ronan didn''t elaborate on the following words, but shook his head slowly.


    If it is not the first protagonist, Megan Fox is indeed good, but as the first protagonist, Megan Fox''s temperament is not suitable for the setting of the heroine.


    Michael Bay is a smart man and said, "Let''s look at other candidates."


    In the morning, including Megan Fox, a total of four actors auditioned, and there are many actresses Ronan once knew, such as Emily Blunt and Tersa Palmer who have performed richly. Experienced young actress.


    After lunch, the audition continued and Ronan met an acquaintance.


    "I am Candice Swanepoel from South Africa." Candice Swanepoel stood in front of the camera with a sweet smile: "I have only appeared in one work, directed by Uvi Bauer. "Life and Death Fight"..."


    Michael Bey glanced at Ronan unconsciously. The director Uvi Bauer knew that his reputation in the critics was a hundred times worse than him.


    This person is a long-term co-director of Relativity Entertainment and is said to be very appreciated by Ronan.


    Michael Bay¡¯s eyes fell on Candice Swanepoel, his sunny smile, calm and **** appearance, and bright talking eyes, as if he saw the neighbor¡¯s High school girls are average.


    The girl''s temperament is very unique and has an irresistible charm.


    Ronan did not speak, just like in other auditions, just watched in silence. It would not be because Candice Swanepoel is more familiar with him that there would be other expressions.


    The total investment in this project is as high as hundreds of millions of dollars. Without actually seeing the effect of the audition, it is impossible for Ronan to use new actresses casually.


    Otherwise, he would not take time out to attend the audition.


    According to Michael Bay¡¯s request, Candice Swanepoel first said a line, and then performed a rivalry with the Hornet in front of the air, and finally it was an indispensable physical display.


    Because of professional model training, Candice Swanepoel has an advantage in this regard.


    As for acting skills, no one can expect Candice Swanepoel''s half-time acting skills, roughly the same level as Megan Fox.


    Compared with the representatives of Hollywood post-80s actresses, such as Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway, the gap is very obvious.


    But compared with Jessica Alba, it''s not much worse.


    Candice Swanepoel concentrated on coping with the audition without being distracted at all because Ronan was an acquaintance.


    Before coming to the audition, both the agent and Charlize Theron had told her that Ronan would definitely participate in the audition for such a top Hollywood production project and decide the heroine.


    Familiar with Ronan, this is an advantage.


    However, Charlize Theron and Ronan have had many contacts. He understands the minds of such producers as Ronan, and emphasized with Candice Swanepoel that if the audition results are not good, even if she is Ronan. Nan''s sister is useless either.


    If you want to play to the advantage that Ronan is familiar with, and if you want to win the heroine, the audition is the premise of everything.


    "Okay, Miss Swanepoel." Michael Bay said, "You can go to remove your makeup. We will notify you of the audition results in time."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded and left the audition room.


    Michael Bay looked at Ronan: "This actress has a good image."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The appearance conditions are more suitable than the previous ones."


    "The acting skills are a little weaker." Michael Bay said: "Among the actresses who have auditioned, she and Megan Fox have the weakest acting skills This is very obvious, Emily- Blunt has the best acting skills, even two stops higher than Megan Fox and Candice Swanepoel.


    The problem is that actresses with outstanding acting skills may not be suitable for simple vase roles.


    On this, Ronan and Michael Bay have long agreed that "Transformers" is a purely commercial film, and the heroine is a vase embellished by Transformers.


    This is the end of today''s audition work, and the two also walked out of the audition room together.


    Michael Bay said: "I tend to be Candice Swanepoel, acting is not important, but her temperament and appearance are very consistent with the heroine''s setting."


    Ronan is relatively cautious: "There will be three audition candidates tomorrow. We will make a decision after seeing them."


    After a few words, Ronan went to see the special effects person in charge of Industrial Light and Magic. When Michael Bay returned to the office, he met Candice Swanepoel who had removed his makeup.

 Chapter 824： Discrimination

    After removing the makeup and coming out of the dressing room, Candice Swanepoel joined the agent waiting outside and prepared to leave the crew.


    The agent has learned the basics and asked: "Did Ronan Anderson say anything during the audition?"


    Candice Swanepoel said to her: "No, Ronan didn''t say anything from start to finish, and didn''t say anything, just like he didn''t know me."


    The agent frowned slightly: "I remember you have Ronan Anderson''s contact information?"


    The last time I participated in the premiere of a film owned by Relativity Entertainment, Candice Swanepoel got Ronan¡¯s contact information, but never actively contacted him.


    It''s been a year since I came to Hollywood, Candice Swanepoel is no longer ignorant, and said, "Isn''t it great to contact Ronan now?"


    The agent taught: "The result of the audition is often determined outside the audition."


    Candice Swanepoel has seen a lot of things this year, and she was a little silent for a while.


    A tall, middle-aged man walked over from the front. The agent hurriedly pulled Candice Swanepoel and said hello first: "Hello, Director Bei."


    Candice Swanepoel looked up, just to see a long face of Michael Bay, and quickly said: "Director..."


    Michael Bay smiled: "Hello, Miss Swanepoel." He asked casually, "Is this going to go?"


    The agent said: "The audition is complete, we are going to leave."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded slightly.


    Michael Bay said: "Your audition works well, and the appearance and temperament meet the requirements of the role."


    As soon as these words came out, Candice Swanepoel was overjoyed, and the agent was also relieved.


    But Michael Bay did not finish saying: "By the way, I am going to hold a party tomorrow. I wonder if Miss Swanepoel has time?"


    If you had just arrived in Hollywood and had the invitation of a great director at the level of Michael Bay, Candice Swanepoel would definitely be very happy.


    Nearly a year has passed, Candice Swanepoel knows more or less about the ecological environment of Hollywood.


    Candice Swanepoel has no other choice but to pull out the only reliance: "Miss Charlize Theron has an appointment with me for dinner tomorrow night, sorry..."


    Michael Bay smiled and said, "That''s a shame."


    Upon hearing these words, the agent''s heart sank.


    Candice Swanepoel is not stupid, understands the meaning behind the words, just tries to maintain the smile on her face, but does not let go.


    Thinking of the intention behind this middle-aged greasy man with a long horse face, Candice Swanepoel couldn''t agree to it anyway.


    This girl who is only seventeen years old is still in the stage of seeing the world with her face.


    Michael Bay nodded slightly to the two of them: "Goodbye."


    He didn''t stay longer, and left here before Candice Swanepoel and the agent responded.


    Seeing the Hollywood director leave, Candice Swanepoel felt a little bit cold, and a thought suddenly popped into her mind: Maybe Michael Bay was just simply inviting her to a party and had no other ideas.


    But the thought just passed by, and Candice Swanepoel quickly showed a self-deprecating smile.


    What is Hollywood like? Have you seen it rarely this year?


    Suddenly, Candice Swanepoel felt her prospects in Hollywood dimmed.


    "You shouldn''t just reject him like this." The agent whispered, "There is a more tactful way."


    Candice Swanepoel said softly, "He is probably about the same age as my father."


    The agent sighed: "He is Michael Bay after all."


    There is a word she didn''t say, in the face of Michael Bay, in the face of such a big project as "Transformers", Charlize Theron is nothing.


    Candice Swanepoel''s voice became even lower: "I know it''s not good to do this, but I..."


    "I understand." The agent gently stroked Candice Swanepoel''s beautiful long blond hair: "Candice, in places like Hollywood, as an actor, especially an actress, wants to get something. You need to give up something."


    These words, the agent had already told Candice Swanepoel, and even Charlize Theron had reminded them.


    Candice Swanepoel understood that after more than a year, she thought she had seen and heard enough, and she was prepared in her heart, but things fell to the head, especially when she saw the middle-aged When Ma Lian was director, he still chose to refuse categorically.


    "Let''s go." The agent reminded: "Candice, you''d better..."


    Candice Swanepoel stopped abruptly, looked to the left, and touched the agent''s arm.


    The agent hurriedly shut his mouth and looked to that side. Ronan Anderson and his assistant were approaching, and several bodyguards followed closely behind him.


    "Hi, Ronan." Candice Swanepoel took the initiative to say hello.


    Ronan responded with a smile: "It''s been a long time, Candice."


    Then, Candice Swanepoel greeted Connie again.


    When the agent saw Ronan, she quietly stepped aside to fully highlight her clients. She could see that she was also the boss of the crew, Candice Swanepoel treated Michael Bay and Ronan was completely different.


    Candice Swanepoel smiled sweetly, her voice still quiet: "We just saw it in the audition room."


    Ronan followed her words and said, "The audition works well."


    Candice Swanepoel and Ronan are also relatively familiar, and asked specifically: "So, I have hope to get this role?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "It''s undecided for now, there will be other actors auditioning tomorrow."


    "Oh..." Candice Swanepoel was somewhat disappointed, but did not show it: "The competition is fierce."


    Ronan looked at Candice Swanepoel and said, "Be patient and wait for a while."


    The agent suddenly stepped forward and said, "Candice, didn''t you just say you wanted to invite Mr. Anderson to dinner together?"


    Candice Swanepoel resisted the urge to turn to look at the agent, and followed the agent''s words and said, "Ronan, do you have time?"


    Her bright eyes drifted from Ronan, and did not feel any disgust with the agent¡¯s propositions. Instead, she said: "Last time, you gave me a chance to work with Director Bauer. I have not thanked you yet. ."


    Ronan waved his hand: "You are welcome."


    Candice Swanepoel said: "I can''t afford to invite you to a big meal, but can I treat you to a simple dinner to show my gratitude?"


    Ronan had something to do at night and wanted to refuse, but when he saw the South African girl standing in front of him, he didn''t really want to refuse.


    This girl who is only seventeen years old has long thighs and thin waist, which is very in line with his aesthetics.


    Frankly speaking, in terms of looks alone, Candice Swanepoel is clearly better than the South African diamond Charlize Theron.


    Ronan has never been a hesitant person, especially in this regard, so he decided to follow his heart.


    "What time does the evening meeting start?" Ronan asked.


    Connie said directly: "At half past six, the crew meeting started on the seventh floor of the Theory of Relativity Building."


    Ronan said, "Let''s do it, Candice, I ask you."


    "No, no..." Candice Swanepoel said quickly, "I want to thank you."


    Ronan glanced at the time: "Well, let''s go directly to the Theory of Relativity Building. There is a restaurant on the first floor that tastes good and is also very affordable."


    Candice Swanepoel said, "Okay."


    The agent automatically followed these two people, look at Candice Swanepoel, who had a chat and laugh with Ronan, and think about Michael Bay before. Isn''t this difference?


    Hollywood is really a place where people can change quickly!


    By the way, Ronan Anderson is far above Michael Bay regardless of power or age.


    Sitting on Ronan¡¯s Rolls-Royce Phantom, Candice Swanepoel was just about to speak, when Connie¡¯s cell phone rang on the co-pilot, she said a few words after connecting, hung up and said to Ronan: "Gulfstream¡¯s phone, the business jet we ordered is in place, and they invite you to inspect the machine in three days."


    Ronan said, "Yes, you can arrange your schedule and recruit the captain and flight attendant."


    Connie reminded: "The company has recruited two drivers, and the flight attendants will be there soon."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Hurry up and go through the formalities, especially on international routes."


    Relativity Entertainment placed an order for a business jet from Gulfstream a year ago. Except for one for Ronan, the other was used by the company.


    When they arrived at the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan and Candice Swanepoel went directly to the restaurant on the first floor.


    Connie went upstairs to prepare for the drama meeting of "Transformers" at night.


    Candice Swanepoel¡¯s agent left halfway.


    This is the Theory of Relativity Building. Most people know Ronan, and Ronan calmly took Candice Swanepoel to sit on the deck near the window.


    On women, Ronan has always dared to act, although he is not high-profile, but he does not cover up.


    In the ¡¡¡¡ booth, Candice Swanepoel sipped the seafood and said, "It tastes good. It reminds me of the taste of hometown."


    Ronan said casually: "I heard Sally said that South African paella is very good."


    "Yes." Candice Swanepoel nodded Ronan sighed: "Unfortunately it''s hard to eat authentic in Los Angeles."


    Candice Swanepoel laughed: "You want to eat now? I will do it." She paused slightly: "Why don''t I wait for you to finish the meeting, go to my place together, and make you a supper." ."


    This proposal is quite tempting.


    But Ronan had just seen Candice Swanepoel''s profile when she auditioned in the morning. This was a girl who was only seventeen years old.


    In the United States, in Los Angeles, it is very troublesome.


    "This will be very long." Ronan tactfully refused: "It may not be when."


    Candice Swanepoel said: "Tomorrow is ready, I can call Sally."


    Ronan shook his head: "I''m going to India tomorrow morning." He moved in his heart, and tentatively invited: "Are you interested in going to Mumbai to enjoy Indian food?"

 Chapter 825： Pillar abused me 100 times

    Go to India for food? It was a rather unfamiliar country. Candice Swanepoel thought about it for a long time. Apart from curry, she couldn''t think of other Indian food.


    Oh, yes, it is said that there is no toilet there.


    is a bit scary.


    Candice Swanepoel thinks of Michael Bay, and suddenly has a kind of enlightenment and understands what food is.


    "Are you going to India?" Candice Swanepoel hesitated a little, not making a decision right away, and immediately bought some time for thinking with questioning.


    If you are two years older and stay in Hollywood for another two years, Candice Swanepoel will never hesitate.


    But she is not yet eighteen years old after all. Even though she has made rapid progress in the past year and has done a good job of related psychological construction, she still needs to think carefully.


    Ronan didn''t urge, this was just a proposal, Candice Swanepoel would like to go, he would warmly welcome, if he didn''t want to go, he wouldn''t force it.


    "There is some business to deal with." Ronan said with a smile: "By the way, give myself a few days off."


    Actually, there is indeed an official business to deal with, preparing to meet people secretly in Mumbai, but he will not say that even if Candice Swanepoel goes, she will not be allowed to see her.


    Steve Jobs finally gave Ronan a clear answer, preparing to communicate with Ronan Wang, Robert Iger and John Lasseter. The meeting between the two should be kept confidential to facilitate the subsequent operations.


    In this way, whether it is in Los Angeles or San Francisco, it is not appropriate to meet, after all, Ronan and Jobs are concerned about every move.


    Therefore, Ronan accepted Steve Jobs''s suggestion and chose to meet in India, but Ronan chose Mumbai.


    As for inviting Candice Swanepoel to India, Ronan has his consideration.


    Some aspects of India¡¯s laws are very lax. The laws of the United States and California are not efficient there, and Candice Swanepoel is not an American.


    Candice Swanepoel asked curiously: "Is India fun? I have never been to it."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "I am also familiar with Mumbai. The humanities and scenery there are very different from those in the West. Mumbai and Bollywood are also a film industry base with more films annually than Hollywood. "


    I vaguely remember that when Payaka-Chopra took him to visit Bollywood, he saw some film crews and danced.


    Candice Swanepoel said: "I''ve heard of Bollywood, and it is said that their shooting speed is very fast."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The overall speed should be a notch faster than Hollywood."


    Compared with colleagues in Port City, even in Bollywood, filming is faster.


    The two talked about Indian movies. Ronan didn''t mention going to India again, as if he hadn''t said anything.


    But at the end of the dinner, Candice Swanepoel took the initiative to say: "I actually want to see different scenery and different foreign cultures."


    Ronan did not urge or speak, leaving Candice Swanepoel to make the decision.


    Candice Swanepoel smiled at Ronan: "I have a lot of work during this time. I''ll see how to make adjustments when I go back. Can you wait for my call?"


    "This is my honour." Ronan''s words were also nice.


    Candice Swanepoel took out her phone and glanced at the time, and said, "It''s almost time, Ronan, you can go work."


    Ronan said, "I will ask the driver to see you off."


    "No." Candice Swanepoel quickly declined: "I call the car back."


    Ronan already beckoned to Finch: "Arrange the car and send Miss Swanepoel back."


    Vinci did not speak, nodded, took out his cell phone and sent a text message.


    Ronan called the waiter to check out, shook hands with Candice Swanepoel, and said, "Go back."


    "Goodbye, Ronan."


    Candice Swanepoel followed Vinci out of the restaurant.


    Ronan entered the front lobby of the Theory of Relativity Building through the side door of the restaurant, came to the Shahai Entertainment office area on the seventh floor of the building, and entered the conference room on time.


    Related participants have been waiting here.


    Connie has prepared the materials Ronan will use.


    This is an important meeting for the first stage of preparations for "Transformers". In addition to Ronan, Shahai Entertainment CEO George Clint, project director and executive producer Michael Bay, and production manager Bernardson , Scott Swift of the Pacific Foundation, Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, Thomas, the release representative of Embassy Pictures, and Hank, the project director of Industrial Light and Magic for special effects cooperation, and other crews The main persons in charge all attended the meeting.


    This meeting was presided over by George Clint and first announced a series of preparations, filming and release matters.


    The production budget of "Transformers" is tentatively set at 180 million US dollars. All funds will be raised by the Pacific Foundation. The film will start shooting in December and will be transferred to post-production in March next year. It will be released in the summer of 2007. Embassy Pictures Responsible for marketing promotion and global distribution.


    In addition, Hasbro will cooperate with the progress of the film to promote the "Transformers" series worldwide.


    From the perspective of its own income, Hasbro also hopes that Transformers, one of the company''s three ace toy series, can rejuvenate the vitality of the 1910s with the success of the film.


    Hasbro used to shoot cartoons in order to promote toys. This aspect of marketing experience can be said to be rich.


    Thomas also announced a message: "Embassy Pictures has reached an agreement with 70 publishers and advertising companies from around the world to jointly promote "Transformers."


    Hasbro¡¯s Brian Goldner said: ¡°Hasbro¡¯s overseas branches and related authorized companies will also fully cooperate with Embassy Pictures to promote publicity and marketing.¡±


    Ronan nodded with satisfaction: "In addition to filming and production, publicity, marketing and promotion are also the top priority."


    This is undoubtedly good news for film projects.


    Production manager Benalsen said at this time: "The Optimus Prime film line competition jointly launched by the crew and Netflix has been shared by more than 1 million people worldwide, and more than 10,000 lines have been collected. We have selected some of them. "


    While talking, an assistant turned on the projector and invested related investment on the screen of the conference room.


    Ronan and others watched them one by one, and most of the selected lines were used by Optimus Prime in the cartoon.


    "I think this one is the best!" said Brian Goldner of Hasbro, ".the..all.."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and said, "The right to freedom belongs to all beings."


    Brian Goldner said: "This is the motto on a toy of Optimus Prime. It is the first concept that Hasbro set for Optimus Prime."


    "Appropriate." Ronan said: "It really reflects the character and philosophy of Optimus Prime."


    He first said to Thomas: "Choose this sentence for the line, but the collection of lines must continue to maintain the popularity of the Internet." Then he said to Michael Bay: "In the right scene, let Optimus Prime speak this sentence himself. Lines."


    Michael Bay thought for a moment, and said, "No problem, this will become the concept of the movie."


    Ronan said: "A Cybertron''s Transformer, who traveled all the way to the earth to save his life, must have a reasonable reason. This is very appropriate."


    It was with the support of this idea that Optimus Prime broke with the brotherly Megatron.


    is also this concept, making Optimus Prime a robot that protects humans at the expense of Cybertron.


    What kind of spirit is this?


    This is a noble Transformer, a pure Transformer, an ideal Transformer, and a Transformer that breaks away from low-level taste and is beneficial to all mankind.


    In fact, Hasbro has been very successful in shaping Optimus Prime. It is not just the Gao Daquan image in the cartoon who only shouts "Autobots, transform, and set off".


    Optimus Prime, an excellent warrior, a genius military strategist, orator, and political leader, absolutely pays attention to image and has first-rate power.


    Once a die-hard Transformers fan, also known as the wire, Ronan has seen a lot of works about Transformers, from cartoons to big movies to derivative comics, and so on. Among them, idw''s "Optimus Prime" personal comics left him Under the extremely deep impression.


    The most important point of this comic is the story of the growth of Optimus Prime.


    In the beginning, Optimus Prime appeared as a frustrated leader and needed to find a balance among the various factions, so he did not hesitate to use his control of beliefs to achieve his own means.


    Optimus Prime at this stage has the wisdom and responsibility of the leader, but also the arrogance of the leader. For example, he said that "the leader always does the right thing."


    After being baptized by Scarlett¡¯s justice and battle, Optimus Prime realized that ¡°we cannot be bound by the past. Sometimes we must stand up to protect lives, but sometimes we must To make concessions for the same purpose, the role of the leader is to be able to distinguish the difference."


    Everyone who likes Transformers will actually not like the ending of Optimus Prime and Megatron.


    These two leaders have placed too much feelings on the wire Therefore, the movie is also doomed, Optimus Prime and Megatron will fall in love with each other.


    Because it is a unified plan for the entire series, Ronan also has many ideas about the setting of the sequel, such as in comics and toys, letting Optimus Prime and Megatron temporarily join forces for a common purpose and fight side by side.


    Once Michael Bay¡¯s movie was also very interesting. Not to mention the plot continuity and the second part, just looking at the first and third parts, Megatron seems to have no intention of killing Optimus Prime.


    Especially the third part, it is even more effective at the moment of Optimus Prime crisis...


    In this regard, maybe I can do something about it.


    Add this setting to Megatron: Pillar abuses me a hundred times, and I treat Pillar like first love.


    After the summary of all aspects of work and new arrangements, the meeting soon came to the last item, which Ronan wanted to emphasize and correct.

 Chapter 826： Overthrow

    In the conference room, on the white curtain, the screen projected by the projector was displayed, which was a conceptual picture of Optimus Prime.


    Industrial Light & Magic¡¯s project director Hank pressed the remote control, the picture changed, and Megatron¡¯s concept picture also appeared on the white screen.


    Then, there are bumblebees and red spiders.


    Next, the following pictures show the design details of the back and specific body parts of the four transformers.


    Although it is only a picture, not a dynamic video, everyone present, including Ronan, can see the design intentions of Industrial Light & Magic.


    Hank said at this time: "This is the preliminary design plan. We have integrated the first version of the conceptual draft of the design opinions."


    Ronan looked at Optimus Prime and Megatron on the white curtain, frowned slightly, and did not speak.


    Hasbro''s Brian Goldner rubs his chin, wondering what he is thinking.


    Hank continued: "According to our design philosophy, Transformers will be made up of countless pieces of mechanical originals. For example, Optimus Prime will consist of nearly 12,000 pieces of mechanical originals. In order to enhance the sense of reality, we have abandoned animation and toys. On the one hand, the square and block shape of Transformers is replaced by a robot shape with a large number of detailed parts."


    He looked at the crowd, saw no one talking, and said: "During a deformation process, thousands of components of the robot will move at the same time, thus avoiding the size and mass of the Transformers in the Transformers cartoon from being reduced at will. The phenomenon of getting bigger is more difficult to explain with daily physics. The changed shape of Transformers also highlights the fundamental characteristic that they are from aliens."


    Ronan listened carefully to each sentence and said: "Your design concept is very correct. Transformers are not simple machines. They cannot be stacked in a deformed way like cartoons and toys. They are alien life forms. The carbon-based structure is different from that of humans."


    Hank said quickly: "Yes, we understand that too."


    Brian Goldner interjected at this moment: "The idea is correct, I fully agree." He took the laser pointer and pointed to Optimus Prime and Megatron in the screen picture: "Optimus Prime is okay, but you Make sure others can recognize Megatron?"


    Hank said: "Live-action movies are not cartoons and toys."


    Hasbro has never really participated in the production of live-action movies, and Brian Goldner has no experience in this area.


    Michael Bay did not participate in the discussion, because the final decision was only in Ronan''s hands.


    "Industrial Light & Magic''s design concept for Transformers is very correct, and it is also suitable for live-action movies." Ronan got the relevant design drawings yesterday, specially prepared, and gently placed his hands on Connie, and Connie stood in the projection Before the ceremony, the projector was connected to her notebook. He continued: "As we all know, there are fundamental differences between live-action movies and cartoons and toys. The concept of cartoons and toys is not suitable for live-action movies. Moreover, the times are changing. Transformers, as a living body, cannot be simple. The square combination, which is shown in the movie, is not convincing."


    Brian Goldner scratched his head, as if thinking.


    Hank was very calm. As an experienced special effects director of Industrial Light & Magic, he really has a deep understanding of movies.


    Connie adjusted the projector. After re-opening, the new picture appeared, the familiar Optimus Prime model and the latest Optimus Prime conceptual drawing designed by Industrial Light & Magic put together, forming a sharp contrast.


    Ronan picked up the laser pointer and pointed to the screen: "This is Optimus Prime. Whether it is an old or newly designed concept drawing, anyone who is a little familiar with the Transformers series can recognize it as Optimus Prime. "


    He gestured to Connie, and when Connie put it on the next page, the laser pointer pointed at Megatron''s concept map: "If you don''t say that this is Megatron and let it go alone, how many people would think it is Megatron?"


    Brian Goldner kept nodding his head. This is what he thinks is the biggest problem with the preliminary design.


    Connie continued to turn the page. When the Hornet appeared, Ronan said, ¡°The design of the Hornet is very distinctive, especially the puppy-like eyes, which are very cute and attractive, but the same problem is the same as the original appearance. The difference is too big."


    Hank already understood what Ronan wanted to express, and just about to speak, Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "Listen to me first."


    Connie turned to Starscream''s page.


    Ronan said directly: "On the left is the old version of Starscream, recognized as the most handsome robot in Transformers. On the right is the new Starscream..."


    Brian Goldner took the call, and said unceremoniously: "Even if it¡¯s someone from Hasbro, if no one tells me, I can¡¯t believe this is Starscream! This is the ugliest Transformer ever. !"


    Hank is only in charge of the design, and did not insist on his own views. The customer¡¯s needs are the only standard. He said: "This is just a draft, and it¡¯s for discussion."


    Ronan nodded and didn¡¯t mean to blame. This design is meant to be continuously improved. He just said, ¡°I¡¯ll emphasize it again. Hank, your concept is not wrong. Use your concept to redesign Transformers. However, the appearance of the designed Transformers must be close to the classic version of the 10s, so that people who know or have heard of Transformers can associate the image with the specific character name at the first glance. ."


    Hank said, "I understand that we will make changes and redesign the appearance."


    Ronan emphasized: "Don''t ignore the appearance. The image of Transformers and the influence it already has is the basis for the success of live-action movies. Feelings are the focus of our promotion and marketing, although the film adaptation is bound to destroy the beautiful childhood memories of many people. , But the overall appearance is more in line with memory, but it can arouse their feelings."


    Brian Goldner said: "The appearance can be different. For example, the red and blue paint in the conceptual design is very suitable for Optimus Prime, and it will also help us launch new peripheral products, but it must be able to People recognize who it is."


    Ronan agreed: "This is very important. All the concept designs are overturned and started again."


    In fact, Ronan emphasized these at the beginning of the project, but film creation is not a job that can be done by one person. It requires the coordination and cooperation of multiple teams. Each person''s creative concept will be different and can only be solved through continuous communication and coordination.


    Michael Bay, who has been silent, said at this time: "The necessary changes are still needed. My ideal action scene is the close fight between Autobots and Decepticons, because they are mechanical bodies and cannot be touched with blood. But parts and pieces can fly all over the sky, highlighting the visual effect."


    Ronan laughed: "Michael''s idea is very good, the fighting in the action scene, the scattered parts can also highlight the intensity."


    Hank took this down.


    Michael Bay is undoubtedly very good at action scenes. His words suddenly reminded Ronan of one thing. Once the Transformers fight scenes were intense, tense, and even bloody. The director of Michael Bay did a very good job, but there was one thing. It''s not very good.


    The second and third parts are slightly better, and this is most evident in the first part.


    There is no action scene where Optimus Prime and Bumblebee participate. Transformers are fighting together. It is always difficult to tell who is who, or even which is Autobot and which is Decepticon.


    Even the Decepticon mark is extremely rare.


    Ronan thought of this and reminded: "Also, the signs of the Autobots and the Decepticons are not obvious enough."


    Hank said: "The main difference is in the eyes. Autobots have blue eyes and Decepticons are red."


    Ronan shook his head: "In the intense action scene, this is not enough, and it is also difficult to distinguish. The marks on both sides must be reflected on the physical appearance. The difference between the two transformers should be obvious. The difference between them must also be obvious."


    He looked at Michael Bay again: "We should also pay attention to this aspect when shooting and production, so that the audience can easily distinguish who the Transformers are participating in the battle."


    Michael Bello thought about it and said, "I will think of ways and focus on design."


    Facing the request of Ronan, the producer, others can only cooperate. Hanke also said: "We will focus on this part of the secondary design."


    Ronan looked at Brian Goldner and asked, "Do you have any other ideas?"


    Brian Goldner smiled and said, "Ronan, you think more comprehensively than me."


    Today, when this meeting is over, Brian Goldner is more confident about whether "Transformers" will be successful.


    Ronan consulted other people and said, "Let¡¯s end today¡¯s meeting. Let¡¯s keep in touch."


    George Clint announced that the meeting was adjourned. It was late, and everyone left the meeting room.


    Ronan and Scott Swift came together.


    "How is the financing going?" Ronan asked, "I need a lot of money in the next stage."


    Scott said softly: "Don''t worry There is no problem. Our overseas financing channels are becoming wider and wider. At present, we have entered the Oriental market to raise funds with the help of Embassy Pictures."


    This was a bit unexpected by Ronan, but it did not mean to stop it. He just reminded: "Pay attention to reputation, pay attention to credibility, this is the foundation of our financing."


    Scott promised: "The foundation has always attached great importance to it." He said: "There are a large number of wealthy people over there who rely on resources to make their fortunes. They are very interested in overseas investment."


    Ronan nodded, "You are still responsible for the details, but you must not violate laws or regulations, and don''t talk nonsense."


    Scott understood Ronan''s meaning: "Don''t worry, as I specifically emphasized, the manpower sent over was also carefully selected."


    Talking about the foundation problem, Ronan and Scott went out of the Theory of Relativity Building together. After returning to the manor, he received a call from Candice Swanepoel.


    Candice Swanepoel said that she is very interested in the exotic landscape of India and wants to see a different cultural landscape.

 Chapter 827： Indian movie

    A brand new Gulfstream business jet landed at Mumbai Airport. Candice Swanepoel followed Connie and the bodyguard to get off the plane. After a while, Ronan came down after the call and accompanied him to Go outside.


    Seeing Candice Swanepoel seemed a little nervous, Ronan lightly nodded her tall nose: "Enjoy this journey."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled sweetly: "This is my first time in India."


    She looked to the front. A motorcade was parked there tens of meters away. A group of Indians in suits and leather shoes had already greeted her.


    These people shook hands with Ronan enthusiastically. From etiquette to dressing to speaking, they were basically indistinguishable from Westerners. Obviously, they were all Westernized.


    Candice Swanepoel stood beside Ronan, maintaining a decent smile.


    She has an advantage in this regard, after all, she has received professional training.


    Ronan introduced her to the leading Indian: "Candice, this is Laksh Rose, the president of the Indian Mountain Foundation. Mr. Rose, this is my female companion, Miss Candice Swanepoel."


    Laksh Rose smiled and nodded to Candice Swanepoel, and Candice Swanepoel responded with a smile.


    Candice Swanepoel can see that this Indian doesn''t take her seriously.


    "Mr. Anderson, welcome you to Mumbai again." Laksh-Ross is very enthusiastic about Ronan. The Mountain Foundation has been cooperating with the Pacific Investment Foundation for these years and has a very stable income every year: "I must listen this time. My arrangement."


    Ronan smiled and said, "No problem."


    "Please here." Laksh-Ross made a please gesture.


    Ronan pats Candice Swanepoel: "Let¡¯s go to the hotel first."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded slightly: "I listen to you."


    However, Ronan declined Laksh-Ross and instead of getting in his car, he got in the car of the Indian branch of Embassy Pictures.


    Sterling, the head of the Indian branch, glanced at Candice Swanepoel, followed Connie in another car.


    As soon as he got in the car, Sterling asked, "Is this the boss''s girlfriend?"


    If so, some things will need to be rearranged.


    Connie understood what he meant and shook her head slightly: "According to the established reception plan."


    Sterling relaxes: "I understand."


    The convoy left the airport and headed to the business district of Mumbai.


    Entering the business district, Candice Swanepoel curiously looked out of the car window. There are endless high-rise buildings, modern buildings and facilities everywhere, and its prosperity is not as good as that of Century City in Beverly Hills.


    "It''s not the same as I thought." Candice Swanepoel said.


    Ronan asked, "What does India look like in your imagination?"


    Candice Swanepoel said with a smile: "In the media, there are some reports about India."


    Ronan nodded: "I understand." He asked, "Is it? Dirty, messy, urinate and urinate everywhere, the train is full of people, a motorcycle can carry more than five passengers..."


    Hearing this, Candice Swanepoel said, "It''s about the same."


    Ronan also looked out of the cars and boats: "Our journey is the most prosperous area, and it is also the richest place in Mumbai and even India."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded slightly: "I understand."


    The convoy arrived at the hotel very quickly. After getting off the bus, Candice Swanepoel looked far away. It was close to the coastline. At first glance, it was all prosperous, basically no gap with Beverly Hills.


    She followed Ronan and entered the hotel. After a while, Ronan¡¯s assistant Connie completed the check-in procedure. The group took the special elevator and went directly to the suite.


    Needless to ask, Candice Swanepoel also knows that this is the legendary super presidential suite with a separate elevator, and it is where she wants to live.


    Ronan went to the study to call. Connie packed Ronan''s luggage, walked over, and said, "The master bedroom has a special lady''s wardrobe. Would you like me to help pack the luggage?"


    "No need." Candice Swanepoel was already prepared, smiled, and said, "I can do it myself."


    Connie exhorted: "When Ronan is working, he doesn''t like being disturbed by others. You can do anything anywhere except the study room. When Ronan is away, you can call me or notify Vinci at any time."


    While talking, she handed Candice Swanepoel two business cards.


    Candice Swanepoel closed up and asked, "Will Ronan be busy?"


    Connie said vaguely: "There is a lot of work to be done."


    Candice Swanepoel said quickly: "I won''t disturb Ronan''s work."


    Connie nodded, without saying more, turned around and went to the study.


    Seeing the study door opened and closed, Candice Swanepoel pursed her lower lip, didn''t she say that she can''t be disturbed casually? Why do you go in and out casually?


    But she has some knowledge after all, knowing that Connie, a plain-looking woman, seems to be Ronan¡¯s assistant, but in fact she is also a great figure in relativity entertainment.


    Candice Swanepoel came to the master bedroom and found that Ronan¡¯s luggage had been organized. He packed his luggage, took the cosmetic bag and sat in front of the dressing table, and applied makeup in front of the mirror.


    Although she only painted very light makeup, she was naturally beautiful, coupled with the advantage of age, Candice Swanepoel looked bright and moving.


    has a particularly sweet temperament, just like delicious candy.


    After finishing the makeup, Candice Swanepoel turned around in the presidential suite, and looked around curiously.


    In South Africa, she was also born in a typical middle-class family, but this is the first time she has lived in such a super luxurious suite.


    On the way from Los Angeles to Mumbai, Candice Swanepoel was also an eye-opener.


    Luxurious and comfortable private jet, any bottle of wine on the plane is much more expensive than her pay in "Life and Death Fighting", and the three female flight attendants who are not under her...


    Candice Swanepoel turned around, sat on the sofa, and waited quietly.


    The door of the study was opened from inside, Ronan walked out first, and Connie followed.


    "Sirling just mentioned it to me." Connie said, "Do you remember the Falch Foundation? They also want to cooperate with the Pacific Investment Fund."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "When we first came to India, did we intend to cooperate with us, and finally chose which foundation to invest in Wall Street?"


    Connie said: ¡°That¡¯s them. The Falch Foundation has been investing on Wall Street in the past few years. It was nominally profitable in the first two years, but the companies it invested in always allowed them to continue to buy new funds and stocks after making a profit. Never returned."


    Ronan can roughly guess what''s going on: "The profit has always been on the books?"


    "Yes." Connie said simply: "The funds are always in Wall Street investment companies, and then the investment companies continue to encourage the Falch Foundation to make new investments. Since last year, the investment has continued to generate losses. The funds returned in the end were less than half of the initial investment scale."


    Ronan knows very well that the show operations on Wall Street are only a lot more than those in Hollywood.


    Connie continued: "The Falch Foundation decided to adapt its investment strategy and decided to focus on investing in a stable return type. The Pacific Investment Foundation has a lot of cooperation with India and Mumbai. The reputation and credibility have always been very good, so they intend to cooperate. Stronger."


    Ronan said, "You communicate with Sterling, and I can meet them in two days."


    Connie nodded: "No problem." She went on to say: "At noon, Laksh-Ros will host a dinner for us."


    Ronan glanced at the time: "Yes, we will leave on time in half an hour."


    Connie didn''t say more. After asking a question, she took the initiative to leave the presidential suite.


    "I feel so busy." Candice Swanepoel tilted her head and looked at Ronan.


    "Something happened suddenly." Ronan walked over and held her hand: "Go take a shower and change into formal clothes. We are going to a banquet."


    Candice Swanepoel said, "Okay, wait for me."


    After finishing speaking, she returned to the master bedroom, took a quick shower, put on light makeup, put on a small fitting dress, and joined Ronan out of the suite.


    After going out, Candice Swanepoel directly took Ronan''s arm.


    Lunch is on the third floor of this hotel, not the rumored Indian food, but a variety of western food.


    Ronan quickly threw Candice Swanepoel aside and chatted with Laksh Rose about the next phase of cooperation.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation and the Laksh-Ross Mountain Foundation have been cooperating closely over the years. Although the Pacific Foundation is not the most profitable option, it is the safest choice.


    After going through the most difficult stage, Ronan pays great attention to credibility, which is an important prerequisite for obtaining financing overseas.


    Speaking of which, whoever has invested in his projects over the years hasn''t received a generous return?


    Including the Abu Dhabi Foundation.


    Laksh-Ross¡¯ Mountain Foundation has recently invested in a lot of Bollywood movies but the profit margins are average.


    The output of Indian films is amazing, but the market is actually not large, and only a very small number of them can get out of the South Asian market.


    Audiences in other regions are not very comfortable with the Indian movie style of dancing whenever a word is wrong.


    In fact, Bollywood''s song and dance movies can fully illustrate one thing, it is often difficult for a nation to become a world.


    In the next stage, the Mountain Foundation is preparing to invest US$500 million in the Pacific Foundation.


    The lunch meeting lasted more than an hour. After the lunch, Ronan declined Laksh Rose¡¯s invitation on the grounds that he needed a break from the long-distance flight and returned to the suite with Candice Swanepoel.


    To meet with Steve Jobs tomorrow, Ronan also needs a good rest and adjustment.


    Because the next thing to face is that he will be one of the smartest businessmen and professional managers in the world.

 Chapter 828： Joe Gang

    "I have work to do this morning."


    In the suite, Ronan said to Candice Swanepoel who was putting on makeup: "I have people to accompany you around. The boutiques here are good. Just buy if you like."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded, and said, "Ronan, you can go ahead and leave me alone."


    Ronan pinched her tall nose: "Call me or Connie if you have something to do."


    "I will." Candice Swanepoel said.


    Ronan went out and saw two female bodyguards waiting outside, and ordered: "If Miss Swanepoel goes out, you must pay attention to her safety."


    The female bodyguard answered concisely and powerfully: "Yes."


    Connie exhorted a few more words, accompanied Luo Nan downstairs, and drove to the place scheduled yesterday.


    A group of three cars left Mumbai city and came to a spiritual monastery.


    The car stopped at the door. Ronan looked at the various Buddhist signs and buildings. He didn''t say much. He just followed an Indian monk waiting at the door and walked inside.


    Although he does not believe in religion, Ronan will maintain sufficient respect for the politics, culture and beliefs of others.


    This is also the most basic common sense.


    Coming to the front of a seemingly simple house, John Lasseter was waiting here. He hurriedly greeted him and said, "Good morning, Ronan."


    "Hello, John." Ronan nodded.


    John Lasseter said, "Steve is not in good health recently."


    Ronan knew how Steve Jobs was and said: "Don''t worry, it won''t be long."


    John Lasseter opened the door, Ronan walked in, and immediately smelled a smell of incense, and the air was obviously not very good.


    Steve Jobs is sitting on the futon on the wooden floor, and an Indian master is spinning around him, still muttering words.


    As for what he was talking about, Ronan couldn''t understand at all.


    "Please wait a moment." Steve Jobs said softly, "I will end it soon."


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said frankly, "I was here ten minutes early."


    The Indian master Gujing Bubo, as if transcending everything in the world.


    About two minutes later, the Indian master stopped, Steve Jobs slowly stood up, the two put their hands together in salute, and the master slowly floated out of the room.


    Steve Jobs at this moment is like the most devout believer.


    Ronan can¡¯t understand, but he can guess that Steve Jobs is probably healing through spiritual practice or meditation.


    He didn''t speak, and he wouldn''t be so stupid to speak up.


    This involves the issue of faith. It is very troublesome to participate indiscriminately, not to mention Steve Jobs, even if it is Tom Cruise, Ronan never interferes with or participates in related issues of faith.


    As for the effect, it can only be said that Steve Jobs believes that there is an effect.


    Ronan knew a little bit about it. Although Steve Jobs underwent related operations, he still did not give up coming to India to find a solution to his condition.


    I changed to an ordinary pancreatic cancer patient, so I would have to go to see God long ago. In addition to spiritual practice and meditation, Steve Jobs also has an ability to save his life.


    banknote ability!


    Perhaps, Steve Jobs himself may not have a clear understanding, but pancreatic cancer is known as the king of cancer. There is no real solution to normal medical channels. Even billionaires can only spend money to delay their lives.


    and it won¡¯t last long.


    When people are desperate, they always have unrealistic fantasy.


    Although Steve Jobs was once mythical, there will be similarities in this regard.


    "It''s been a long time, Ronan." Steve Jobs invited Ronan to sit down.


    Ronan sat on a wooden chair and said, "We must have not seen it in two years."


    Steve Jobs put on round glasses, that kind of believer piety disappeared, replaced by the shrewdness of the businessman: "In just two years, you have changed so much."


    Ronan smiled faintly and said, "Really? I didn''t think I was still Ronan Anderson."


    "It''s just 10 billionaire Ronan Anderson." Steve Jobs may be related to poor physical condition, and his voice has not been too loud: "If I remember correctly, the market value of Netflix has exceeded 55 billion US dollars. ? Next year''s rich list, you will definitely be in the top ten."


    Ronan is very calm: "The wealth in the stock market is all on paper, nothing."


    Steve Jobs was concealed behind the disc glasses, all shrewd and calculating: "It''s easy to transform into actual finances. It''s not as good as you transfer part of the Netflix shares to me at market price."


    Ronan did not answer, but instead said, "Steve, the stock price of Pixar Studios has been stable."


    Steve Jobs did not hide: "Pixar''s stock price will not have much room for growth. After all, it is only a pure content manufacturer. You are a master of Hollywood operations. It is clearer than me that the film industry is also a channel. Is king."


    Ronan said: "The channel of relativity entertainment can make Pixar more valuable."


    "The contract between Pixar and Disney is about to expire." Steve Jobs said unhurriedly: "I have a lot of options."


    Ronan asked, "Steve, are there really many? In addition to Disney, how many of Hollywood have actually operated animated films? Does Pixar want to continue to cooperate with Disney?"


    Steve Jobs said: "The copyright of Pixar studio animations is still in Disney. I can''t let Pixar''s children stay out forever."


    This seems to be nothing, but Ronan understands that this is Steve Jobs opening the conditions.


    Ronan said: "The kids from Pixar Studios, I will definitely come back. No one will let "Toy Story", "Monster Electric Company" and "Finding Nemo" out."


    Steve Jobs asked: "Do you have a way?"


    "I thought about it a little bit, but the specifics have not yet been determined." Ronan said slowly: "To get back the copyright, we need the tacit cooperation of the two of us. This is a prerequisite."


    How smart Steve Jobs is, he immediately understood that this was Ronan''s condition. Unless Pixar Studios and Relativity Entertainment became a family, Ronan would not make a move.


    John Lasseter has talked with Robert Iger many times, and there is no need to conceal this point between the two sides.


    Ronan said, "Steve, we will benefit from cooperation."


    Relativity Entertainment wants to acquire Pixar Studios. After Pixar Studios leaves Disney, it needs a new global marketing channel.


    Steve Jobs didn¡¯t know this, but as an exceptionally shrewd businessman, he had to fight for the most advantageous conditions for himself.


    "I agree in principle." Steve Jobs no longer walks in circles: "But there is a premise, Ronan, you must promise Relativity Entertainment to take back the copyright of the animated feature film released by Disney for Pixar Studios."


    Ronan said very seriously: "I promise." He still said: "These animated feature films can be serialized, and the value has not been fully reflected, and I cannot let them stay in Disney''s hands."


    Steve Jobs has heard of it more than once. In the Hollywood circle, Ronan Anderson has an excellent reputation.


    A typical businessman like him would not trust another businessman''s guarantee.


    because he has experienced it.


    But Steve Jobs believed in the greed of a businessman in the face of huge profits.


    So, Steve Jobs nodded slightly: "Ronan, I believe you will keep your promise."


    Ronan said with a smile: "Extracting benefits from Disney is in line with the needs of both of us."


    "What about the specific plan?" Steve Jobs asked.


    How could Ronan say now: "When the time comes, Robert Iger will communicate directly with Pixar Studio."


    Steve Jobs didn''t bother with this: "Yes, let them discuss the specific progress. Ronan, we only talk about the most important things."


    Ronan said, "Of course, Steve, Pixar Studio has always been in your charge."


    Even now, Pixar Studios has raised and expanded shares several times, and Steve Jobs sold shares for cash, thereby increasing his holdings of Apple''s shares and so on.


    The top boss of the Pixar studio still holds nearly 51% of Pixar''s equity.


    Ronan knows very well that Steve Jobs is asking for a price.


    The people below the specific price will talk about it, but the main frame must be decided by him and Jobs.


    After a few minutes of consideration, Steve Jobs said: "We traded in an equity swap. I used Pixar Studio''s equity to redeem equity in Netflix with the same value of Relativity Entertainment ~ www.novelhall.com ~ The specific price is based on The market price on the day of the transaction is used as a benchmark."


    Pixar Studios has a market value of more than 5 billion U.S. dollars. If the transaction is carried out according to the current situation, Relativity Entertainment may pay about 10% of Netflix''s equity.


    Today''s Netflix has just started, various businesses are developing smoothly, and the stock price is in a period of rapid rise.


    Ronan knows this, and business elites like Steve Jobs can also see it clearly.


    Conversely, the stock price of Pixar Studios, which has no distribution channels, has been very stable in recent years, and it is difficult to have much room for growth. Hollywood''s industrial system is not a secret. Anyone who knows a bit knows that Pixar Studios is in the lower reaches of the industrial chain. .


    "Yes." Ronan replied: "But I also have one condition, which is simple and not complicated."


    Steve Jobs said, "Please tell me."


    Ronan said softly: "You are the CEO of Apple, and I am a shareholder of Apple. We will have a new identity at that time, I am the chairman of Netflix, and you are the majority shareholder of Netflix..."


    Steve Jobs looked at Ronan with a bad feeling.


    Ronan said directly: "Apple is developing a smart phone. Steve, you promote it inside Apple. Apple''s smart phones and other handheld terminals use Netflix''s Android operating system."

 Chapter 829： 2 benefits

    Hearing Ronan¡¯s conditions, Steve Jobs suddenly smiled and said: ¡°This is contrary to Apple¡¯s basic development principles. Let alone I can¡¯t promote it. Even if I do, the shareholders will drive me down.¡±


    Today¡¯s Steve Jobs has only a small amount of equity in Apple, even far less than Ronan¡¯s equity. Although Steve Jobs created Apple, it is now more like a career for Apple. Manager.


    Although Ronan knows the difficulty is very difficult, he still wants to try: "As long as Apple¡¯s smartphones are selling, these are not problems at all. Steve, don¡¯t forget, I¡¯m also an Apple shareholder and I¡¯ve been in contact with many Apple shareholders. The only two things they care about are stock price and profit!"


    As long as the stock price is high enough, most Apple shareholders will care which operating system Apple¡¯s portable handheld terminal uses?


    But the relationship between Steve Jobs and Apple is intricate after all: "Joining your alliance is not good for Apple itself."


    Ronan smiled, and said, "How could it not be beneficial? A wider promotion platform, more benefit binding partners, more promotion channels..."


    Steve Jobs raised his hand to interrupt Ronan''s words: "Apple doesn''t need these, what Apple has to do is to stick to itself." He confidently said: "Because Apple is Apple, nothing else."


    Ronan sighed secretly. From the attitude of Steve Jobs, it is not difficult to tell that the possibility is zero.


    It is probably the arrogance and self-confidence of Steve Jobs that this world will have a bite of an apple that can make people sell kidneys to buy crazy.


    Ronan no longer entangled in this aspect, and said: "Steve, I can''t agree to your terms. Netflix also has many shareholders, and I cannot harm their interests."


    Steve Jobs said: "I can also accept the equity of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan did not refuse, and said directly: "Relativity Entertainment is calculated at a valuation of 100 billion US dollars."


    Steve Jobs''s face turned black in an instant: "Netflix is ??worth a lot of money, but Relativity Entertainment is not a 100% controlling shareholder. We use Netflix''s market value of 60 billion U.S. dollars to calculate, your Relativity Entertainment is worth more than 40 billion U.S. dollars? "


    Ronan is as confident as Jobs just now: "In my hands, yes."


    Many series of movies have just begun, and the Marvel Avengers Project has not yet been released...


    The atmosphere in the room was a bit frozen, and the two of them instantly fell into a stalemate.


    Whether it is Ronan or Steve Jobs, they all have the sincerity of cooperation.


    Relativistic entertainment needs Pixar studio, because Pixar studio not only represents the future production of many online and offline animated films with unlimited value, but also the world''s best animation production hardware and software development capabilities.


    Why is Pixar Studios recognized as the No. 1 animation studio in Hollywood? It is not only a film production ability, but also an animation production software and hardware provider.


    From Blue Sky to DreamWorks to Shahai Entertainment, these animation studios use software and hardware systems purchased from Pixar Studios on a large scale.


    In contrast to Pixar Studios, animated films are the foundation. As a pure production company, it urgently needs new marketing channels.


    Otherwise, continue to cooperate with Disney.


    How unequal is the contract between Walt Disney and Pixar Studios, the management of Pixar Studios now hates Walt Disney.


    Once, Robert Iger single-handedly persuaded Steve Jobs, and then Disney acquired Pixar Studios.


    But Steve Jobs is undoubtedly the super winner of this deal, becoming the largest shareholder of Walt Disney.


    After the death of Steve Jobs, the biggest legacy left to his family was not about Apple¡¯s property, but about Walt Disney¡¯s equity.


    This makes Jobs¡¯ widow always stand firmly in the ranks of the billionaires.


    Ronan roughly guessed that today''s Relativity Entertainment and Netflix are like Disney to Steve Jobs.


    Ronan and Steve Jobs both have sincerity to cooperate, because cooperation will benefit both, but they also want to strive for the best conditions and greatest benefits for themselves.


    At this moment, Ronan and Steve Jobs will only consider issues from the perspective of businessmen and capital.


    They are just businessmen!


    "Let''s do it, Steve." Ronan said unhurriedly: "We all want to cooperate, and cooperation will benefit both, why don''t we each back down."


    Steve Jobs coughed twice and emphasized: "Apple is Apple, and Pixar Studio is Pixar Studio. The two cannot be confused."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The premise of cooperation, Relativity Entertainment must control Pixar Studio."


    Steve Jobs said: "I agree with this point, but Pixar Studios needs to maintain sufficient creative independence."


    "If Pixar Studio is not allowed to guarantee a certain degree of independence..." Ronan asked, "Is Pixar Studio still Pixar Studio?"


    Steve Jobs said: "I believe your eyes on film creation."


    Ronan¡¯s vision in movies is more trustworthy than Ronan¡¯s character and credibility.


    "Look, Steve, we can still find a lot of consensus." Ronan spread his hands and said, "We also want Pixar Studios to have better development in the future."


    Steve Jobs believes in the truth of this statement, because a better-developed Pixar studio is in line with the interests of Relativity Entertainment.


    "Tell me about your conditions." Maybe he had just done spiritual practice, and Steve Jobs was a little tired.


    Ronan stopped going in circles, and said directly: "Relativity Entertainment acquired Pixar Studios in cash and part of the equity of Netflix."


    Steve Jobs was silent for a while, seeming to consider the pros and cons, and finally slowly said: "Yes, I agree with this type of transaction."


    Commercial negotiation, especially this kind of cooperative intention, is itself a process of mutual compromise. He then asked: "Specific ratio?"


    Ronan said, "Let the people below talk."


    Steve Jobs thought for a while, and said, "Alright."


    It is enough for the two to reach an intention. The specific negotiation is very cumbersome, and it is impossible for them to determine one by one.


    "How do you think about Disney''s copyright?" Steve Jobs continued to ask.


    "The copyright must be taken back." Ronan is very clear on this point: "Toy Story has been serialized, and "Finding Nemo" and "Monster Electric Company" can also be serialized. Now Disney''s internal stability is unstable, and the future Years are our only opportunity."


    Steve Jobs said: "There is a place where Pixar studios need to cooperate, you can let someone go to John and Ed.":


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I will."


    Steve Jobs suddenly changed the subject: "Ronan, we will have many common interests. I hope you will be a shareholder who supports me in Apple."


    Everything about Apple once told Ronan that supporting Steve Jobs is the best choice for his investment interests.


    "We are allies." Ronan said naturally.


    Steve Jobs stopped talking about work, but said, "How many days do you plan to stay in India?"


    Ronan replied casually: "Maybe I will stay for two more days."


    Steve Jobs said again: "If you have time, you can come here to listen and have a look. It will bring people''s hearts back to their purest state."


    Ronan smiled: "This is not necessary."


    Steve Jobs seemed to mean something: "Anything you do is actually showing your inner nature. This is the only reason for our existence."


    Ronan did not answer the conversation, but said, "You are not in good health, so I won''t bother for a long time."


    Steve Jobs didn''t want to stay, Ronan stood up to shake hands with him, probably in such a special environment, but Steve Jobs bowed his hands together.


    Perhaps with the end of the business negotiations, Steve Jobs automatically switched back to the state of a devout believer.


    Ronan didn''t say anything any more and left directly.


    He has heard how many people say that the Jobs and his wife are both devout believers. It is said that the two held a Buddhist wedding in 1991.


    According to Mark Randolph, a senior Silicon Valley person: the wedding ceremony is so simple that it even smells of asceticism. When the guests and bride walk in, the incense is burning. There are no wedding bells, but the melody of Buddhist scriptures.


    can only say that every successful person is paranoid in some way.


    By the way, Ronan is also very paranoid. For example, he is as dedicated as Leonardo in terms of preferences.


    Leaving this monastery, and declined John Lasseter to send him away, Ronan got in the car and returned to downtown Mumbai.


    In the car, I talked to Connie about the specific content and asked Connie to notify Robert Iger to start the follow-up plan.


    As the highest leader and actual control of the two companies, Ronan has reached a consensus with Steve Jobs, and the rest depends on the specific operations of Robert Iger.


    Ronan returned to the hotel ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Confluence Candice Swanepoel, first went to a specialty restaurant for lunch, and took her around the business district and Bollywood after the break.


    The two sides have reached a tacit understanding, Ronan swiped the card and bought her a lot of luxury goods.


    Young girls always have special feelings for these things, for which they dare to pay an unimaginable price.


    In addition, Ronan also asked George Clint to notify Michael Bay that the heroine of "Transformers" uses Candice Swanepoel.


    Her acting skills are not the most outstanding, but she is also above the level, and the comprehensive audition effect is also in the first level, considering the appearance conditions of the sweet neighbor girl.


    Ronan had already determined this, otherwise he would not send out an invitation.


    The next morning, Steve Jobs came to the hotel to visit Ronan, and the two chatted for a longer time.


    Ronan¡¯s net worth and status are also a partner that Steve Jobs attaches great importance to.

 Chapter 830： Financing

    On this trip to India, Ronan was very rewarding when he returned to Los Angeles.


    First received a $500 million investment from the Mountain Foundation for the Pacific Investment Foundation, then reached an agreement with Steve Jobs, and finally won new financing customers.


    When Ronan first came to Mumbai to look for investment, one of his purposes was the Falch Foundation. After the Wall Street investment was frustrated, although he did not extinguish his determination to continue investing in the U.S. market, his investment goal turned to relatively low risk. , And stable investment with stable returns.


    The reputable Pacific Investment Fund is their first choice.


    Intentional investment amount is as high as US$300 million.


    Ronan reached an oral agreement with the Falch Foundation and left Mumbai. Scott Swift personally brought people to India to conduct formal financing negotiations with the Falch Foundation.


    When it comes to using overseas funds, Ronan has always been the more the better.


    Relativity entertainment can have today''s achievements, it can be said that it is very important to try its best to use overseas funds.


    Scott Swift left Merrill Lynch to join the Pacific Investment Fund, and he is doing better and better.


    Originally, Ronan also considered whether to invest in people who get rich first in certain markets.


    Unexpectedly, Scott did the job without speaking.


    Scott has been staying in the east recently, and after finishing the financing there, he will rush directly from the east to South Asia and start negotiations with the Falch Foundation in Mumbai.


    Under the coordination of the overseas branch of Embassy Pictures, the Pacific Foundation has absorbed hundreds of millions of dollars in investment from the east.


    Most of these come from investment in the natural resources industry.


    Investing in the U.S. market has both stable income and high-level compelling. Although many people are relatively cautious, the Pacific Investment Fund has attracted a group of people.


    No one can underestimate the group that many people hailed as uneducated and nouveau riche. Who can fight in this industry is not a smart person.


    They are engaged in a profiteering industry, but no one can say how long they can do it. It is a high-risk industry.


    Compared with the high-risk investments of Wall Street, the Pacific Foundation, which has stable income and good reputation, is a better choice in the eyes of many people.


    This group of people do not want future generations to engage in this high-risk industry, and prepare a stable growth and financial environment for future generations, which is also highly valued by them.


    There is also an extremely important point. In order to open up the investment market over there, Scott specially hired several professionals from over there.


    These people played a key role because they developed a strategy to attract investment from this particular group.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation can assist their descendants in choosing schools in the United States.


    This is a big killer for over there. Someone used to buy a toilet at a great expense in order to choose a school.


    With the financial resources of these people, it is not difficult for future generations to come to the United States to study, but it is not so easy to choose a prestigious university, especially a well-known university.


    For other schools, the Pacific Foundation cannot guarantee that USC is not difficult.


    In recent years, because Ronan once studied at the USC Film Academy, he himself and his company have been donating to USC, including the Pacific Investment Fund.


    Alumni and alma mater, for successful people, you can never ignore, especially the background of famous schools.


    Because of alumni, Ronan and George Lucas have a natural connection and have established a very good personal relationship.


    If it were not an alumnus, Robert Zemeckis might not agree to direct "Alice in Wonderland."


    After all, the big director makes enough money, and now he prefers to do experimental movies.


    Entering Southern California through the Ronan and Pacific Investment Foundation channels, there is a lot of room for operation.


    This has attracted many overseas investors.


    Although some people always preach that reading is useless, for example, these people always say that they earn more than those who have read books, but if they really want their offspring to stop reading, it is estimated that they will jump in a hurry.


    How many low-educated losses have been eaten, only they know.


    What is lacking in this generation, I always want the next generation to make up for it and be able to go to a prestigious school. The attraction is not so big.


    In the early stage, an investment agreement of hundreds of millions of dollars was reached, and there are still many people interested in it.


    Of course, Scott kept in mind the things Ronan emphasized, and all operations are in compliance with laws and regulations.


    Moreover, the people of the Pacific Foundation also kept a low profile in public opinion, doing more and not talking.


    Scott is also very smart, and he delegates more of the business over there to the employees from over there, just to do a good job of supervision.


    In the past month, with various efforts, the Pacific Investment Foundation has attracted more than one billion U.S. dollars of investment worldwide thanks to its good reputation and reputation, coupled with various initiatives.


    These funds are enough to guarantee the budgets of major film projects such as "Transformers" and "Hulk".


    Without enough money, no matter how good the film creation is, it can only stay on the imagination and paper.


    In this era, art and money and commerce have long been inseparable.


    Take the art market as an example, including all kinds of antiques. The hype, commercial operation, and other show operations are no less than Hollywood.


    Compared with the operations of those international antique dealers targeting the eastern market, the Pacific Investment Foundation is definitely a super conscience enterprise.


    "Transformers" and "Hulk" project budget is sufficient, the preparation work is naturally smooth, and funding is also the most basic guarantee for the operation of the crew.


    Marvel Entertainment has signed a directorship agreement with Jos Weyden, and Jacques Phoenix took the initiative to go to the University of Southern California Institute of Technology to experience life with several physics professors in order to better adapt to the identity of Bruce Banner scientist.


    Fitness is also an essential preparation item for Jacques Phoenix.


    This actor, in sharp contrast with his elder brother who died young, can be said to be a sober-minded and highly professional actor.


    Perhaps, the experience of Ruifan Phoenix is ??also a reminder of Jackie Phoenix and others who have a close relationship with him.


    Ira Fischer, who has collaborated with Sandsea Entertainment in "The Wedding Proud", will stand out in a selection of heroine actors and will play Bruce Banner''s girlfriend Betty Rose, the daughter of General Rose.


    Similarly, the Australian actress also signed a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment.


    The director candidates for "Thor" and "Captain America" ??have not yet been determined and are still being selected.


    These two films will be released after "Iron Man 2", and there is plenty of time.


    After Marvel¡¯s Avengers project has received sufficient financial support, it is gradually advancing, and the development of related comics is also underway. For example, as the content of "Civil War" has gradually increased, it has caused a strong response throughout the United States. Power is also beyond the scope of the comics.


    This is not the plot that used to be like a schoolboy at an airport in that movie, which involves political and social realities.


    Today''s comic version of "Civil War" is not a personal grievance, but a confrontation of ideas.


    and the content is quite dark.


    The concept of the Civil War was proposed by Ronan, but the relevant content and plot were ultimately decided by Marvel. Ronan had communicated with Marvel¡¯s creative committee. The ending of the Civil War is also dark. Captain America will die in assassination!


    This will also cause the Avengers to completely split in the comics.


    Film adaptation is different from comics. How the film will be shot in the future will depend on the market.


    As for "Avengers", if the plan is to promote normal, it will be released in 2009 or 2010.


    For "Transformers", after Ronan confirmed Candice Swanepoel as the heroine, he returned to Los Angeles and participated in the audition for the actor, and finally chose to participate in the final audition of "Superman Returns" and then The unsuccessful British actor Henry Cavill played the leading actor Duke.


    The young Henry Cavill is tall and strong, and then he will go to the barracks for a few months of experience life, and he can play such a military role.


    Similarly, I just experienced a casting failure in "Superman Returns". In order to get the role of Duke, Henry Cavill could only sign a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment.


    is probably the relationship of time. The Superman who really impressed Ronan was not Christopher Reeve, but Henry Cavill.


    It seems that Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise worked together later, and it seems that he has also appeared in the famous Warlock pile driver.


    Ronan also played the role of Henry Cavill''s Warlock Piledriver. He thought of the origin of the role. It seems to be a TV series adapted from the game, but what is the original name of the TV series or game?


    "The Demon Hunter"? Or "The Witcher"?


    It''s a pity that he hasn''t watched this show, so he can''t remember clearly.


    With the signing of the actor contract by the actor Henry Cavill, all the cast members for "Transformers" are in place, and the crew also began the final filming preparation period.


    In terms of project budget, special effects production will be the largest expenditure. Although the film will not be produced using 3D shooting, it will still cost hundreds of millions of dollars in special effects technology.


    In contrast, the cost of actors is very low. The highest paid in the entire crew is not the male and female protagonist, but the already famous black actor Tyrese Gibson, but his salary is only $500,000 Optimus Prime as the voice of the actor Peter Cullen is the highest, this is the most classic Optimus Prime voice.


    Megatron, Ronan rejected the idea of ??inviting the elf king Hugo-Weiwen, and instead invited a voice actor with a more distinctive voice but a lower reputation and pay.


    is just dubbing, and it is not cost-effective to spend a lot of money to invite Hugo-Uighur.


    While the crew fixes the actors, Michael Bay uses his relationship with Relativity Entertainment to reach an agreement with the Ministry of Defense and the military to obtain filming authorization in multiple military bases, including Edward Air Force Base.


    In addition, the military will also send soldiers directly to participate in the filming, and the crew can use a variety of heavy equipment including planes and tanks to participate in the filming.


    Correspondingly, in the plot and content of the movie, there should be no content that discredited the military, and the positive image of the military should be actively promoted.


    This is also in line with the setting of the film, and Ronan naturally agreed.

 Chapter 831： Commercial advertising

    With the military''s cooperation with the shooting, this film can save at least 40 million US dollars in expenses. As long as the crew is willing to cooperate, the military will fully cooperate with the crew from equipment to bases to soldiers.


    In fact, the military''s request is very simple, that is, it wants a gorgeous commercial.


    This is in line with the line of the actor Duke in the film, and Ronan certainly will not refuse.


    Besides, it¡¯s not uncommon for Hollywood to cooperate with the military to shoot blockbuster films, especially conscription films.


    The most typical example, "Rising Aspirations" starring Tom Cruise, was simply a super draft advertisement for the U.S. Navy. It is said that after the film was released, the Navy was particularly good at recruiting people.


    The military¡¯s joint team also came to Los Angeles to actually discuss screenplay-related matters with Ronan and Michael Bay. In fact, the conditions they put forward were not excessive, and it was not much different from the first part of "Transformers". The U.S. military goes to monoclonal antibodies against alien robots, but displays as many modern military equipment of the U.S. military on the screen as much as possible.


    Ronan understands that this is not so much a conscription advertisement as it is a weapon advertisement.


    Tell the world through a movie that may be widely popular that I have the best weapon on the planet here, so hurry up and buy it.


    The military has a lot of cooperation with Hollywood, and they also understand Hollywood''s creative model. There is no need for the American soldiers to insist on arrogant air.


    The cooperation between Michael Bay and the military began with the famous "Brave to Death Island". The image of the military in it is actually not very good.


    Propaganda, sometimes you don¡¯t have to be tall.


    Ronan invited Michael Bay to direct one of the goals of this series, and it was fully realized.


    He knows that Director Shelley has a good relationship with the military. Not only do they provide him with all kinds of latest equipment, even the Pentagon can let his crew be stationed in filming.


    It''s hard to get this kind of treatment when I change to another director.


    The two parties had intended to cooperate. The negotiation between the crew and the military went very smoothly, and under the leadership of Michael Bay, a series of weapons and equipment to participate in the filming were determined.


    such as the Osprey tilt rotary wing aircraft, the f-117 that is about to be retired, the famous Black Hawk, the m1 main battle tank, the c-130, the Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine, and the entire Nimitz-class aircraft carrier formation, etc.


    Of course, there is also the F-22 Raptor that officially debuted in the world this year.


    The military specifically emphasized this point with the crew, requesting the crew to focus on the F-22 Raptor fighter.


    Ronan complied with kindness and directly turned the f-22 into the flying form of Starscream.


    As for the various individual equipment, there are too many in Hollywood movies, even if the military does not provide them, you can rent a lot of props.


    As we all know, the U.S. military''s operations rely heavily on equipment. In the middle and late stages of World War II, its equipment was simply crushing on the Pacific battlefield.


    For example, the zero type of the island country. At the beginning of the Pacific War, the zero type had an absolute advantage, but within a few years, after the old American developed a fighter against the zero type, the zero type had a new nickname of the zero lighter.


    While negotiating with the military, the crew is still engaged in another business.


    The Embassy Film Professional has set up a special team for "Transformers", intervened in the project in advance during the film preparation period, cooperated with Shahai Entertainment, and sponsored the film advertising around the world.


    As a modern science fiction film, there will also be a lot of types of cars and shops, and it is too wasteful not to sponsor advertising.


    From store advertisements to car advertisements to daily necessities advertisements, it is too trivial to get dozens of embedded advertisements in the film. The Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment teams are also currently negotiating.


    For example, the Bumblebee will appear in the classic beetle shape in the cartoon, and then it will be transformed into a cool sports car. The top supercar brands are relatively cold in the advertisements and have no expression of interest.


    But mass-type brands are very interested.


    Chevrolet, Mustang and Mercedes-Benz are currently interested in the placement of Bumblebee ads.


    Other major King Kong roles are also the commercial focus of attention.


    Since it is a commercial film, Ronan will of course not refuse the advertisement. According to estimates from the Embassy Film Industry''s negotiation and contact, the advertising revenue of the entire film may reach more than 30 million US dollars.


    However, Ronan has placed an advertisement focusing on communication with Michael Bay. The placement of the advertisement must be natural and smooth, and no hard placement is allowed.


    Michael Bay is an advertising director. If he is really careful, this aspect will not be a problem at all.


    The previous eating phase is really ugly.


    Such as Shu Huanai and Hong Kong City after turning over the hill, it can be said to be a typical implant failure.


    Ronan will never allow such advertisements to appear.


    Whether it is military equipment advertisements or pure commercial advertisements, it can effectively reduce the actual investment in the film, and the real production cost will not be as exaggerated as announced.


    Michael Bay, the director, is so popular with production companies in Hollywood because of his many advantages.


    For example, filming and production will strictly follow the budget plan. Not only will the filming not exceed the budget, there will often be a budget surplus after the planned effect is achieved.


    This is very rare among major Hollywood directors.


    What is the general operation of the director? The power is never enough, the budget is never enough, the film is never long enough...


    From the perspective of the producer, Michael Bay is really flattering.


    Michael Eisner and Jerry Bruckheimer once said that Michael Bay is one of the greatest commercial directors in Hollywood history.


    This evaluation is very high.


    Compared to "Transformers" and Michael Bay, "Alice in Wonderland" and Robert Zemikis, there is no discount on the $200 million budget.


    This is a magical project and it is impossible to place ads.


    The cost of 3d production, it can be said that how much money you put in will have as much effect.


    Soon after the preparations for "Alice in Wonderland" began, Robert Zemikis came to Ronan''s office in the Theory of Relativity Building and paid a visit.


    "The first $25 million in start-up capital is about to be spent." Robert Zemikis was not polite with Ronan, and said directly: "The second capital needs to be in place as soon as possible."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Don''t worry, Shahai Entertainment has coordinated with the Pacific Investment Foundation, and the second $30 million investment will arrive next week."


    Robert Zemikis breathed a sigh of relief: "The excellent 3D effect is completely burned out with money."


    Ronan said: "I understand. Robert, even if you put your heart back in your stomach, the promised budget for the project will not be less than one cent."


    In this era, 3d has just really started commercial operation in Hollywood, and its technology cost is quite amazing.


    Robert Zemikis asked: "By the way, the crew is about to start casting, do you have any specific ideas for the heroine?"


    Ronan shook his head: "I don''t have a suitable candidate. Let''s audition and choose the role. It is not difficult to find the right one."


    "How about I recommend a candidate?" Robert Zemeckis smiled and said, "You know Bryce too."


    Ronan asked, "Bryce Dallas Howard? Lang''s daughter?"


    Robert Zemeckis said: "That''s her. Dallas has signed up for auditions after hearing about this project."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "The investment in this project is too big. I can''t easily make a decision without seeing the audition effect."


    Robert Zemeckis understood Ronan''s meaning: "Then I will see her audition."


    He can understand that the production budget alone is as high as 200 million US dollars, plus the publicity costs? Such a huge amount of investment can no longer be determined by Ron Howard''s daughter.


    Ronan recalled the appearance of Bryce Howard. The two had met before. Bryce Howard hadn''t gotten fortune yet. Last time I heard Ron Howard mentioned, she had already entered the "Spider-Man 3" crew and starred. Gwen Stacey.


    But this typical big-framed woman with a strong body, will it be inappropriate to play Alice?


    In the past impressions, Ronan¡¯s biggest impression of Bryce Howard was wearing a pair of hateful, high-spirited, crazy running in the jungle.


    Behind, Bryce Howard seemed to be getting thicker and stronger, not inferior to the awkward dancer.


    Ronan didn''t make a decision right away, and waited until he saw the audition.


    Besides, Anne Hathaway is also very interested in the role of Alice.


    Returning from Mumbai, India, Ronan and Anne Hathaway had a daytime reunion, during which they mentioned the project "Alice in Wonderland".


    Originally, Ronan wanted to ask Anne Hathaway if she was interested in the role of Queen White, but Anne Hathaway wanted to audition for the heroine Alice.


    Anne Hathaway is at her best time, her appearance is at its peak, and her acting skills are guaranteed. Ronan will certainly not refuse.


    Besides, Anne Hathaway was really attentive. In her exaggerated words, she almost had a stomach bleeding that day.


    Frankly speaking, apart from the identity of Ron Howard''s daughter, Bryce Howard has no competitiveness in front of Anne Hathaway.


    Anne Hathaway is currently preparing for the audition, one of which is to lose weight.


    There is also the character of Mad Hatter.


    Robert Zemeckis is certainly not Tim Burton, who has to bring Johnny Depp into the crew. The choice of actors for this role must also be resolved through auditions.


    Currently many actors have signed up for auditions, such as Bradley Cooper who just finished filming "The Hangover" and James Franco, the little green devil in the "Spider-Man" series, etc. .


    The specific choice depends on the audition effect.


    The special effects system for this project, Shahai Entertainment still cooperates with George Lucas¡¯ Industrial Light and Magic.


    Lucasfilm is becoming a relatively fixed partner of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan also co-founded a USC Film School Employment Foundation with George Lucas to help professional students of USC Film School to integrate into the film industry more quickly after stepping out of campus.


    This is also good for the development of Relativity Entertainment, and it can guarantee a steady stream of fresh blood.


    The graduates of the Film School of Southern California, who have gone through professional learning and practice, have stronger professional skills than those who are half-time monks.


    After all, people like James Cameron are among the few.

 Chapter 832： New project new itinerary

    Today, Hollywood¡¯s summer vacation has not extended to August. July is the end. Relativity Entertainment conducted a large number of surveys and statistics on the movie market in August. Together with the big data statistics of Netflix streaming and Netflix online leasing, Learn more about the film and television market.


    For example, after the new season of "Little Pig Peppa" was aired during the summer vacation, the market has soared again because of adequate preparations. From mid-July to mid-August, in just one month, the revenue of a single project reached 200 million US dollars.


    The most popular selling is not the copyright of the drama, but the various peripherals and authorizations.


    Not to mention anything else, Taylor Swift, who has dubbed Peppa Pig, has earned 4.2 million US dollars for dubbing alone in recent years.


    Although Scott has a close relationship with Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan¡¯s important assistant, the two parties still follow Hollywood practices in specific business cooperation.


    Commercial business cooperation through legitimate commercial channels is actually conducive to the stability of cooperation.


    In addition, "Grey the Intern" is still released for one season every year.


    Once ¡¡¡¡ TV series become popular, the income is equally amazing.


    Just this year, screenwriter and producer Sanda Remus was also selected as one of the 100 most influential people in Time.


    Sanda Remus is also planning a new series. The preliminary plan has been submitted to Ronan. It is still a medical theme, called "Private Clinic".


    Ronan, who used to have never watched this show, gave the project the green light in view of the great success of "Grey Intern".


    Sanda Remus managed the success of "Grey Intern" alone, and he can trust the ability to control the medical drama.


    But Shahai Entertainment still adopts a prudent and even cautious production strategy. There are only six episodes in the first season, and the production budget will not exceed 5 million US dollars.


    Will you get renewal in the future depends on the specific market response.


    Any large investment project, it is impossible to invest a huge amount of money casually.


    Many years of working experience and special memories tell Ronan that the essence of modern film and television production: market research, audience testing, review, modification, renovation and reprocessing until they can be consumed.


    In the office, Ronan looked at the latest market research report and said to the delicate female screenwriter opposite: "Shahai Entertainment has combined bookstores and online sales channels to do a book fan survey for "Twilight"."


    He handed over a report: "This is the latest statistics."


    Lindsay Bill took it, looked at it, and said: "Among the book friends who bought or spent time, as many as 85 percent expressed their willingness to see related movies on the screen, and 10 percent Of people expressed interest, and less than 5% did not want to be adapted into a movie."


    Ronan said: "A total of 200,000 people participated in the survey."


    Lindsay Bill said after watching: "This shows that the film adaptation already has the most basic audience foundation."


    Ronan nodded: "How''s the script adaptation going?"


    "The first draft is almost finished." Lindsay Bill told the truth: "The adaptation is more difficult than I expected. Many scenes in the original work need to be weighed repeatedly for selection."


    Ronan said: "Pay attention to the choice of actors and directors."


    Lindsay Bill said: "I have communicated with George. Next month, in the name of Shahai Entertainment, he will issue a recruitment announcement to the Screen Actors Guild and major agencies." She smiled: "Director''s words, Luo Nan, it''s up to you to make the decision. This is one of the keys to success or failure."


    "Yes." Ronan said slowly, "I will pay attention to suitable candidates."


    Ronan never paid attention to who was the former director, but because of a secret filming door, the hero and heroine remember clearly.


    The heroine is Kristen Stewart who has had enough men to play women.


    The leading actor is Robert Pattinson, who was once called the Tender Bull Wufang, or the new Bruce Wayne.


    Compared with the movie starring these two people, Ronan is more familiar with the gossip scandal between Robert Pattinson and Christine Stewart.


    Once the two people came together in the anticipation of countless "Twilight" fans and became lovers in reality. However, when filming Kristen Stewart, they cheated on the director of "Snow White and the Huntsman" and successfully brought Robert Pa Ding Sen''s head turned into a green grassland.


    And Robert Pattinson¡¯s public relations operation is a typical crisis public relations.


    After the news broke, countless media said that Kristen Stewart was crying in regret at home.


    At first glance, this seems to be seeking sympathy for Kristen Stewart, but it makes people subconsciously believe that the derailment is an established fact. It is Kristen Stewart who is sorry for Robert Pattinson.


    Whatever Robert Pattinson does, the public will naturally lean towards him.


    I have to say that many public relations in Hollywood can also be used for fun.


    Ronan is also going to send someone to look up news about Christine Stewart and Robert Pattinson.


    The former was born as a child star, as if I heard David Fincher mentioned it, it should not be difficult to find.


    I vaguely remember that I once watched it. Robert Pattinson seems to have acted in the "Harry Potter" series. You can also find it.


    Lindsay Bill did not stay longer in the Theory of Relativity Building, and soon left.


    Ronan thought about the director candidates. In fact, many directors in Hollywood are good at shooting this kind of Qiong Yao movie genre that loves to die.


    But if you take into account the magic elements at the same time, you need to consider it carefully.


    Shortly after Lindsay Bill left, Robert Iger came to Ronan¡¯s office, and the two discussed Pixar and Disney all morning.


    Specific matters need to be handled by Robert Iger. Company management and capital operation are what Robert Iger is good at.


    In the afternoon, the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment sent a newly completed script.


    After Robert Lee took the copyright of India''s "Questions and Answers" in the first half of the year, Shahai Entertainment quickly completed the drafting of the script.


    After browsing, Ronan asked the plot to continue to be refined and removed the excessive description of the contradictions in Indian society.


    Then there is the name of the project, from "Questions and Answers" to a more targeted "Slum Millionaire".


    In addition, he sent an email to Laksh Rose of the Mountain Foundation, asking him to look for Indian actors with suitable acting skills and looks from next year.


    This is also to prepare for the future operation of the movie.


    Wait until the second version of the script is completed, Ronan will contact Sandsea Entertainment with British director Danny Boyle to discuss matters related to directing this film project.


    Danny Boyle''s situation, Shahai Entertainment has also learned about it before, and is currently cooperating with Fox Searchlight in the space science fiction disaster film "The Catastrophe of the Sun."


    Ronan discovered that Chris Evans also played a small role in it.


    Thinking of the former Captain America, Ronan specifically called Kevin Fitch to ask about the situation. Kevin Fitch sent a new video over here. Chris Evans experienced life in the barracks. Compared with the audition, the whole person seems to be different.


    is not very obvious, but it can be felt, and it is changing in a favorable direction.


    There is still time before the shooting of Captain America, Ronan has enough patience to wait.


    Kevin Fitch also told Ronan about the situation. After the crew invited him to make relevant preliminary preparations for Thor, in addition to growing a beard and training muscles, he specifically contacted a company with traditional craft Way to make iron in the studio, go to hammer and strike iron...


    In the words of Kevin Fitch, this is conducive to the actor to experience the use and power of the short handle one-handed hammer.


    Ronan certainly has no objections.


    Looks like the Thor who used to work with a sledgehammer on the construction site.


    It is said that every person who has used a sledgehammer on the construction site and can get out of his head is very powerful.


    These actors who are far from star-level, in order to dream of becoming famous, not only dare to make efforts, but also their efforts are often quite amazing.


    When he was young, Johnny Depp was also very dedicated and hardworking.


    From the perspective of the boss and the producer, Ronan also likes Chris Evans and Jason Momoa who are hardworking and dedicated.


    Why do the managers and bosses of the company praise and promote the success of those chicken soups, because they do not understand the truth after experiencing difficulties?


    The answer is of course no, because the pouring of chicken soup can make employees work harder to dedicate its value.


    Connie knocked on the door and walked in, and said, "The schedule for the next week is confirmed Ronan nodded: "Speaking of the important point. "


    "There are two main parts." Connie said quickly and concisely: "I will go to Venice in the middle of the week to attend the Venice Film Festival, and then go to the UK on the weekend to watch the Premier League between Manchester United and Chelsea."


    She asked, "Do you have anything to add?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "No, let''s talk about it when we go to Europe."


    Connie said: "Okay, I''m going to inform the crew to prepare now."


    With the delivery of the customized business aircraft, Ronan¡¯s appearance is much more convenient. It is easy for him to maintain such an aircraft, but he can walk away.


    The new season of the Premier League has begun. The Premier League has a lot of ideas in business planning. The first few rounds have arranged several heavyweight matches, including Manchester United vs. Chelsea and Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur. The fastest speed mobilizes the heat of the new season of the Premier League.


    Before the start of the new season, Ronan also explicitly rejected the Mansour and Abu Dhabi consortium, and would not consider selling Manchester United in the short term.


    It is said that Mansour and the Abu Dhabi consortium did not give up and are operating a new acquisition plan.


    As for making a special trip to Venice to participate in the film festival, it is because "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Ang Lee is about to hold its world premiere at this Venice Film Festival.

 Chapter 833： Brokeback Mountain

    A small yacht slowly crossed the rivers of Venice and headed towards Lido Island. There were many enthusiastic fans along the way, beckoning to the chief creators of the crew on board.


    Annie Hathaway''s mouth was pursed into a line, standing next to Ronan, beckoning in response.


    Ang Lee, Jack Gyllen Hill, Heath Ledger, Michel Williams and others all stood on the deck and responded frequently to the shore.


    "This is the first time I took a boat to attend the premiere." Anne Hathaway whispered to Ronan.


    Ronan''s voice was also very low, and he replied, "I am also the first time."


    Anne Hathaway asked: "Can this film win the Golden Lion Award?"


    "How do I know?" Ronan shrugged slightly: "Everything depends on the situation after the screening."


    The speed of the yacht was not fast, but it gradually approached Lido Island.


    This small island is the traditional venue of the Venice Film Festival.


    Anne Hathaway¡¯s hair was a little messy by the wind, Ronan took the initiative to help her tidy it up.


    Looking at Ronan''s careful appearance, Anne Hathaway sighed slightly. Ronan is always the best when getting along.


    But Anne Hathaway knows, don''t expect him to think of you when he is not in front of you.


    "Right, Ronan." Anne Hathaway quickly gave up these careful thoughts. After all, the two were very clear from the beginning: "I heard that Ron Howard''s daughter Bryce Howard would also participate. "Alice in Wonderland" audition for the heroine?"


    Although she thinks she has completely crushed Bryce Howard from appearance to acting skills to appealing power, she did not have any confidence to win when she learned that Bryce Howard was among the competitors.


    In this circle, interpersonal relationship is sometimes more important than ability.


    Otherwise, those godsons and goddaughters of Spielberg, can they get together relatively easily?


    Ronan understood Anne Hathaway''s thoughts, and gently squeezed her hand, and said, "An Xin prepares for the audition. This is my project. After all, the audition effect determines the actor."


    Anne Hathaway instantly settled down: "I read the end of the script. Alice has some action scenes and sword fighting scenes. I plan to do some movement training in advance."


    "That''s good." Ronan suddenly thought of Catwoman: "Diversified development, the future road will become wider and wider."


    Annie Hathaway nodded gently: "Well, I listen to you."


    Ronan is still very satisfied with Anne Hathaway, and said: "Relativity Entertainment will have many movie projects in the future. Anne, don''t fall behind halfway."


    Anne Hathaway promised: "I will follow you." She leaned in Ronan''s ear and whispered, "I have prepared something special. I will wait for you in the room tonight."


    Ronan smiled: "It really is my favorite Princess Anne."


    The boat came to the pier, and the red carpet had been spreading over from the theater. Jack Gyllenhill was the first to get off the boat. He stood by the side of the boat in a very gentleman manner and assisted the others to get off.


    Ronan let Ang Lee go first: "You are the director, this is your movie premiere."


    Ang Li smiled and nodded, and took the lead on the red carpet.


    Despite the failure of "The Hulk", Ang Lee still has a considerable reputation in Europe. In addition to the type of film, both the audience and the media reporters are quite enthusiastic.


    At European film festivals, the most popular is always the kind of film that tells taboo themes.


    Jack Gyllenhill walked on the red carpet alone, and the couple, Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, followed hand in hand.


    Then, Ronan and Anne Hathaway also walked through the red carpet.


    Ronan saw the members of the Venetian film-level jury in front of the theater.


    The chairman of the jury is from Italy, but he is the famous art director Dante Ferretti of Hollywood, an Italian filmmaker working hard in the United States.


    His works include "Interview with the Vampire", "Lady from Casino", "New York Gangs" and so on.


    The most recent work is the "Aviator" that Martin Scorsese smashed at the Oscars this year.


    This person has a close relationship with Martin Scorsese and has cooperated many times.


    Therefore, when Ronan shook hands with Dante Ferredi, he specifically said: "I have heard director Scorsese mention you many times, saying that you did not participate in the "Infinite Walker" project, which is his biggest regret. "


    Dante Ferretti knew that Martin Scorsese was cooperating with Ronan, and said: "I accepted the invitation of the Venice Film Festival first. I really can¡¯t get away. Mr. Anderson, I¡¯m very sorry to miss this collaboration. ."


    Ronan said with a smile, "We will have opportunities for cooperation in the future."


    Dante-Feridi said: "There will be."


    Although he started his film career in Italy, he has been in Hollywood for nearly two decades. Dante-Fredi has been assimilated by Hollywood. It is clearer that Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, is now the top production company in Hollywood. One out.


    Ronan didn''t talk to Dante Ferreddo again, and the reality did not allow him to talk more.


    Then, he shook hands with the other judges one by one.


    That is, in this kind of public occasion, the judges can be properly contacted. There are regulations in the film festival that the judges shall not privately accept the invitation of the film crew to participate in the competition unit.


    These judges are all raw faces. The only one who has a bit of impression is Claire Dennis, one of Leonardo¡¯s past gossip girlfriends.


    Of course, this is also an actress with long blond legs and looks like a model.


    Ronan merged with Ang Lee and entered the VIP room together, waiting for the entrance ceremony of the meeting.


    "Propaganda is almost done, right?" Ronan asked.


    Li Ann said: "The European branch of Embassy Pictures cooperated with the crew to do a lot of preparatory work. It depends on luck to win the prize."


    Ronan said directly: "Our primary goal is the Golden Lion Award. I watched the internal preview of this film and it was really excellent. As for the chairman of the jury, before the festival started, Martin Scorsese was I have cooperated. I called Dante Ferretti. With the excellence of Brokeback Mountain, he will not have any trouble."


    Ang just smiled and nodded.


    The selection of any award is relatively fair and will be affected by many off-site factors. Like the results of the three major European film festivals, the chairman of the jury has a great say.


    Similar to the Cannes Film Festival, if the chairman of the jury wants to promote a film of decent quality to win, basically it can be achieved.


    But most people cherish feathers, not everyone wants Quentin the ruffian to carelessly.


    Ronan exhorted: "Regardless of the final result of the Venice Film Festival, the North American awards season at the end of the year is our main battlefield. All our work is to prepare for the end of the year."


    Li Ang understands the meaning of these words: "What is needed from me, I will cooperate fully."


    The failure of "The Hulk" made Ang Lee suffer so much, and Ang Lee wanted to explode during the awards season at the end of the year.


    Only he knows how much effort was spent in the film "Brokeback Mountain", which is also his last battle in Hollywood!


    Ronan could see Li Ang¡¯s thoughts, and said, "Relax, this film is very good. In my opinion, "Brokeback Mountain" is a famous film in the history of the movie."


    Ang Lee has confidence in his film and understands that Ronan has been very optimistic about "Brokeback Mountain" after watching the trial screening, but he did not expect Ronan to rate it so highly.


    When others say this, Ang Lee will only take it as a compliment, but Ronan, a gold medal producer, said so, does the film really bring something different?


    Ronan didn¡¯t say more, "Brokeback Mountain" is indeed excellent. Even people who hate homosexuality, after watching the film, it is difficult to dislike the film itself.


    Lee Ang¡¯s movie is really beautiful and very subtle.


    In North America and the whole world, there is a group that really needs such a film, and needs "Brokeback Mountain" to speak for them.


    The voice of this person is getting louder and louder, and it won¡¯t be long before they become an unattractive group.


    As long as they do some proper promotion, they will definitely promote Brokeback Mountain to the altar.


    Because of the movement of this group, a widely circulated film is needed to speak for them and endorse them.


    The affirmative movement in the United States is intensifying. Hollywood, a leftist concentration camp, is taking Hollywood to the other extreme. "Brokeback Mountain" can be said to coincide with its meeting and meet the needs of the general environment.


    The success of "Brokeback Mountain" is definitely not the success of the film itself. There are too many complicated factors behind it.


    Similarly, this film will be criticized by many, especially conservatives.


    Ronan had reminded Li Ang a long time ago, and Li Ang was also mentally prepared.


    Ang Lee went to discuss with his agent, and the couple Heath Ledger and Michel Williams found Ronan.


    "Hi, Ronan." Michelle Williams has worked with Shahai Entertainment for many years and is very familiar with Ronan: "I didn''t expect you to come in person."


    Ronan said directly: "This "Brokeback Mountain" is an Oscar-seeded player prepared by Relativity Entertainment this year."


    Michelle Williams deliberately said: "So, I also hope to be nominated for an Oscar?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The plan is for Best Supporting Actress Whether you can get the nomination depends on your luck." He turned to Heath Ledger and said, "Be more prepared on your side. , The crew will also apply for the best actor."


    Heath-Ledger said, "Thank you, thank you Mr. Anderson for your support."


    Ronan resisted the urge to mention something again. After all, he had already said it twice. There was no need to continue to entangle him, but slowly said, "Your character is very brilliant."


    Heath Ledger is very confident: "I believe this will be a turning point in my career."


    Michelle Williams pulled him quietly and interjected: "Ronan, Heath has to work with you next. He passed the audition for Nolan directed "The Dark Knight."


    Ronan said: "I know, Director Nolan has a very high evaluation of Heath."


    A staff member came to inform at this time that Ronan didn''t say anything more, and entered the theater with the main creative staff of the crew.

 Chapter 834： Horror film

    The selection of the Oscars will be affected by many off-site factors. The awards of the three major European film festivals seem fairer than the Oscars, but the degree of fairness is actually limited.


    However, one thing can be confirmed. If the film wants to be awarded, it must have a certain quality of content as the basis.


    Otherwise, it will inevitably cause huge controversy.


    For movies, although controversy is not a bad thing, but controversies like "Shakespeare in Love" and Gwyneth Paltrow, neither Ronan nor Ang Lee would like it.


    It¡¯s not a good thing to be dragged out and whip the corpse from time to time.


    Of course, including the Venice Film Festival, the three major European film festivals have produced outrageous awards, no less than Hollywood and Oscars.


    But when the screening of "Brokeback Mountain" began, people felt that it was a film with quality and content guarantee.


    The color impact brought by the beautiful lens can only be described as "clean"!


    The film is as desolate, pure, gorgeous and mysterious as a paradise.


    Countless sheep, two people, lonely years, accompany each other, support, and keep warm.


    Love is almost instantaneous.


    seems to obey the call of nature.


    So, there is true love regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or even race...


    Ronan¡¯s friend once said that in the wild, except for men, there are sheep, either men or sheep.


    In the end, if you don''t choose sheep, you can only choose men.


    This is also for the safety of the sheep.


    Li Ang said to Ronan that what he wants to express is love, pure love, a universal emotion, love in a broad sense, and should not be limited to men or women.


    Therefore, in Ang Lee''s lens, everything is so natural and subtle, just like the river is going to merge into the sea and the sun is going to fall into the horizon.


    is also this kind of natural subtlety, which makes it difficult for people to dislike the film.


    At the same time, it does not make people think that Ang Lee is promoting homosexuality, because watching the film, you will feel Ennis just loves Jack, not men.


    Perhaps, it was Ang Lee''s subtlety that made this "Brokeback Mountain".


    If you switch to a European art director to shoot, the content of the film can be imagined. Many shots with spicy eyes must make people unable to eat after watching them.


    This kind of art, don¡¯t worry.


    At the end of the film, Ennis puts the two people''s clothes together and hung them, next to the postcard from Brokeback Mountain...


    At this moment, people sigh.


    From then on, Brokeback Mountain will no longer be a mountain, but will become a pronoun in a broad sense.


    In a female voice with a nostalgic texture, the film is over.


    There was enthusiastic applause from the audience, and everyone in the theater was applauding. Those who can make a special trip to participate in the film festival are undoubtedly film enthusiasts.


    These people seem to be moved by the emotions conveyed by the film.


    Just behind Ronan, a girl sucked her nose and said with a cry, "This is too sad."


    This film attracted thunderous applause and detonated the entire Venice Film Festival.


    At the following press conference, Ang Lee uttered the phrase that had been spread all over the world when interviewed by media reporters: "Everyone has a Brokeback Mountain in everyone''s heart. It is a dream that can never be reached!"


    Someone once said that the strength of Ang Lee¡¯s films lies in his Eastern and Western cultural background. He can interpret the Eastern world with Western thinking, and he can also interpret the Western world with Eastern thinking.


    With the release of the film, "Brokeback Mountain" also focused on strengthening the promotion at the Venice Film Festival. On the special film posters released, in addition to the title, a subtitle was specially tailored for the film festival. Love is the power of nature!


    In the passionate Venice, "Brokeback Mountain" won the attention of countless people as expected.


    Whether it is the audience or the media, the evaluation of this film is extremely high.


    "Italian News" is even more highly praised: Lee Ang tells a touching love story almost perfect.


    Other evaluations similar to "almost perfect masterpiece" and "a love epic" are endless.


    "Brokeback Mountain" brought Ang Lee back to the mainstream of the world''s cinema.


    Even, the crew has seen the Golden Lion award beckoning in the distance.


    But Ronan knows best that the Venice Film Festival is just the beginning. For investors and Relativity Entertainment, awards are always a stepping stone for commercial gains. The ultimate goal of all art awards is just to get more commercial profits.


    Therefore, even if you get the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival, it is far from enough for the global marketing of Brokeback Mountain.


    On the Internet and traditional media in North America, some reports about Brokeback Mountain have begun to appear, but the Embassy Pictures has not yet launched, and the real good shows will not appear until the eve of the awards season.


    Since he came to Venice, Ronan also went around the film festival to see if he could meet a suitable movie.


    Taking advantage of the publicity gap, Anne Hathaway also ran over to accompany Ronan to the Venice Film Festival fair.


    Walking among the booths of production companies from all over the world, Anne Hathaway looked around curiously, and quickly said in Ronan''s ear: "The people in the booth, look at your eyes, are more eager than me."


    Ronan smiled, and whispered: "How can it be comparable to you? My lady catwoman."


    Annie Hathaway smiled lowly: "Do you like it?"


    Ronan made no secret: "A night I will never forget."


    The premiere ended last night. After returning to the hotel, Anne Hathaway turned into a cat and made a big fluffy tail, as if she really became a catwoman.


    Anne Hathaway continued to whisper: "As long as you like it, I will have a lot of tricks." In order to whet her appetite, she changed the subject at the right time and returned to the question just now: "Why are those people looking at you with eyesight ?"


    Ronan watched for a while in front of the booth of an Israeli film producer, ignored the staff¡¯s eager invitation, walked away, and then answered Anne Hathaway¡¯s question: ¡°Because they all know me and who I am , What am I here for?"


    Anne Hathaway nodded, knowingly: "You are not only a producer, but the owner of a distribution company with global distribution capabilities."


    Ronan smiled, stopped again, and watched the footage shown on another booth.


    Although the world''s film industry is developing rapidly, the number of films that can enter theaters is still very small, and the number of films that can enter the global market is even rarer.


    Finally, Ronan shook his head and walked away. He can show respect for these experimental and author-rich films, but he has no interest in buying them.


    Frankly speaking, the trade link of the Venice Film Festival is more than one grade worse than the Cannes Film Festival.


    Those who feel that they have a commercial future tend to go to the trading platform of the Cannes Film Festival.


    When he walked to the booth of a film company from the East, Ronan finally saw a familiar movie, a comic-based movie.


    Unfortunately, it is a Japanese comic adaptation of the movie, and the leading actor is not a professional actor.


    Ronan stopped and watched for a while. Just as he was about to leave, an acquaintance came over.


    "Mr. Anderson." Andrew Liu''s face was surprised.


    Ronan was also a little surprised, and shook hands with Andrew Liu, and said, "Andrew, I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    "Director Scorsese''s script has been finalized, so I will leave the crew." Andrew Liu said with a smile: "It just so happens that the Venice Film Festival has begun, and I will stop by to promote the new film."


    Ronan pointed to the clip being played and asked: "This "Initial D"..."


    Andrew Liu quickly said: "This is a new movie directed by my partner and I."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and looked at Zhou Dong and Teacher Chen on the screen, feeling a long absence.


    Mr. Chen, in particular, is simply enlightening the public by ruining his career. He also tells you that you should never ask someone to repair your computer without cleaning the hard drive.


    The consequences are serious, even tragic.


    Andrew Liu recommended this new film directed by him to Embassy Pictures, but Embassy Pictures directly refused.


    Because of the box office of the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy in North America, it cannot be described as "tragic".


    When he saw Ronan, Andrew Liu''s thoughts became more vivid. He glanced at Ronan and saw that he was reviewing the footage that was played. He introduced: "This is a movie adapted from the cartoon of the island country of the same name. It is very popular in the East. Young actors are starring..."


    Before Andrew Liu finished speaking, Ronan raised his hand to interrupt him and said directly: "Andrew, this film is not suitable for the North American market or even the Western market."


    Andrew Liu is a clever man, some things needless to say are too clear, he immediately knew Ronan was not interested in this film.


    glanced at the famous autumn mountain bike god, Ronan said, "I''ll look elsewhere and talk another day."


    Andrew Liu couldn''t say much, and he sent Ronan out of the booth.


    Anne Hathaway took Ronan¡¯s arm and asked curiously: "Are you not interested and watched it for a while?"


    Ronan smiled: "My dear, how do you say this kind of thing..."


    I don¡¯t understand at all. This represents a memory of the past. The autumn name of the mountain bike **** is simply one of the most widely spread stalks on the Internet.


    is just the movie "Initial d"...


    It is said that Jay Chou¡¯s female fans didn¡¯t like it very much that it was a good comic-changing idol racing movie that was made into a horror movie abruptly.


    As for why is a horror movie? Jay¡¯s female fans gave an extremely powerful reason: Isn¡¯t it scary enough that an ugly island woman kisses Jay¡¯s face?


    Behind, Ronan saw "Seven Swords" shot by Old Monster Xu, and he didn''t mean to buy it either.


    went around the trade fair and found nothing in the end. Ronan was not disappointed. It is impossible to meet "Blair the Witch" or "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" every time.


    In fact, after so many years of film festivals, the films that he can pick up can be counted with one slap.


    When returning to the hotel, Ronan invited: "I''m going to England on the weekend, Annie, are you going?"


    Anne Hathaway certainly wouldn''t refuse, and said, "Okay."

 Chapter 835： new player

    London, Chelsea, Stamford Bridge Stadium.


    Led by the Chelsea staff, Ronan and Anne Hathaway stepped onto the main stand and walked towards the box where Roman Abramovich was.


    Stamford Bridge Stadium is not too big, because of Chelsea vs. Manchester United at home, the stands are full, it can be described as a crowd of people, looking at it is all blue.


    Anne Hathaway clutched Ronan''s hand tightly and saw a camera turning around, and she smiled charmingly at the camera.


    In the TV broadcast, in the commentator¡¯s mouth, the Manchester United boss showed up with his girlfriend.


    Just as in the past, Ronan has never concealed this aspect.


    Since I did it, I am not afraid of others saying it.


    can''t you can do it, others can''t say it, right?


    "There are so many people!" Anne Hathaway leaned into Ronan''s ear and said, "This is my first time in a soccer field!"


    Ronan smiled and said: "Manchester United is my team. In the future, if you have time, you can go to the scene more with your friends. I have a special box at Old Trafford, but I cannot go to the scene several times a year. I will greet the club and you can go anytime."


    Anne Hathaway was in a great mood and said quickly: "Okay. I decided to be a Manchester United fan."


    As the saying goes, entertainment and sports are not divided, and so does Hollywood.


    Hollywood stars often appear on the courts of professional leagues. NFL can be said to be the most common league for Hollywood stars.


    As for events like the Super Bowl, needless to say.


    Unfortunately, there is no NFL team in Los Angeles, otherwise Ronan would like to see if he can buy a team.


    Came to Roman Abramovich''s box, Abramovich as the host, stood up to greet Ronan.


    "Welcome to Stamford Bridge." Abramovich shook hands with Ronan: "Welcome to Chelsea''s home court."


    Ronan responded with a smile: "Roman, we are old friends, don''t be so polite."


    Abramovich returned with a warm smile.


    Although he was double-killed by Manchester United in the Premier League and the Champions League last year, Abramovich still had a psychological advantage when facing Ronan.


    This advantage is mainly reflected in assets.


    Now, this psychological advantage is gone, because Abramovich knows that, in terms of net worth alone, he can no longer compare to the opposite young man.


    Ronan glanced at the beautiful young brown-haired woman next to Abramovich and introduced to Abramovich: "Roman, this is my friend Miss Anne Hathaway. Anne, this is Chelsea¡¯s boss Roman -Mr. Abramovich."


    "Hello, Miss Hathaway." Abramovich is fully integrating into the Western society, and said politely: "I have seen many movies starring you, and Miss Hathaway''s acting skills and charm are impressive. "


    Anne Hathaway laughed like a line: "Thank you, it''s an honor to meet you."


    Abramovich then introduced the woman next to him: "This is Dasha Zhukova, my...friend."


    Ronan can see, just like him and Anne Hathaway, Abramovich and this Dasha Zhukova are far from being friends.


    I vaguely remember that Abramovich has a wife. Are you planning to get a divorce?


    It seems that Abramovich''s divorce case was a sensation, and in the end Abramovich paid half of his fortune.


    "Hello." Ronan and Dasha Zhukova shook hands.


    Waiting for Anne Hathaway to greet Dasha Zhukova, Abramovich said again: "Dasha''s father is Alexander Zhukov."


    Ronan has heard of this name, one of Russia''s top rich, famous arms dealer and oil giant.


    Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova come together, is this a strong combination?


    By the way, Zhukov¡¯s surname is easy to imagine.


    After the greetings, Dasha Zhukova sat in the box together. Obviously, Dasha Zhukova had a good education, and she was also a model. She chatted with Anne Hathaway about fashion topics that were of great interest.


    Ronan and Abramovich are talking about some football topics.


    This summer, both teams have made a lot of moves. Chelsea once again invested heavily and brought in a number of stars, such as buying Ashley Cole from Arsenal, and introducing Spain international De Horno. The Ukrainian nuclear warhead Shevchenko was brought earlier.


    Others include Wright Phillips and Lars Diarra and so on.


    In addition, Bridge was the biggest unrest factor of the team.


    The sensational "Friend Wife Gate" is also over.


    In comparison, Manchester United''s actions were a bit smaller, mainly by selling Van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid, clearing up a few redundant staff, and introducing Iniesta and Leo Messi from Barcelona.


    Manchester United also promoted some second-team players into the first team, such as the young player Gerard Pique who joined freely from La Masia last summer.


    This season has just begun. Under Ronan¡¯s instruction, Manchester United and Pique signed a five-year professional contract with no penalty clause!


    An important reason why Pique left La Masia Film and Television Academy last summer was that he wanted to sign a five-year contract with Barcelona, ??but Barcelona was unwilling.


    Ronan will not let Pi see through and leave Manchester United easily.


    On the court, the warm-up players withdrew and the game was about to begin.


    Abramovich looked at the two women who were chatting, and said, "Official girlfriend?" He said frankly, "Dasha is my girlfriend."


    Ronan is also very calm: "I and Annie are friends."


    Speaking of this, Ronan suddenly remembered the gossip he had read. Abramovich also had many romantic affairs. It is said that after the divorce, he broke up with his new girlfriend because Emma Watson intervened as a third party.


    This also makes Ronan think of more gossip. It seems that around 2010, the newly-adult Emma Watson often doubled up with her uncle Abu.


    It seems that Emma Watson has also specifically explained to the media that this is only because of love of football.


    Of course, neither the media nor the netizens believe it.


    Emma Watson as an adult, that is on par with Taylor Swift.


    Entertainment stars, who once liked to change their contacts frequently, are not only male stars led by Leonardo, like Emma Watson, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Kristen Stewart. Leonardo is bad.


    And compared to Leonardo¡¯s persistence for many years, these female celebrities have more diverse tastes, even colder.


    Some men are so excited that they have caught the goddess they like.


    As everyone knows, they may not even count as a spare tire, but they are just one of the goddess¡¯ many "philatelic" collections.


    "Last season, if Chelsea weren''t messed up." Abramovich said suddenly: "It''s hard to say who will win in Chelsea or Manchester United."


    ''S words seem to mean something.


    Ronan is certainly not so stupid to admit that he has something to do with him, saying: "We can see which team has the last laugh in this game."


    Abramovich said: "Now Chelsea is very strong, we have Shevchenko."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Ukrainian nuclear warheads are very scary."


    Unfortunately, this is England, not Italy.


    It seems that Mourinho doesn''t like Shevchenko, but Abramovich was affected by last year''s defeat and bought Shevchenko earlier than before. Of course, he was not used as a mascot.


    In the first few rounds, Shevchenko''s performance was not ideal, but everyone thought it was an integration problem. With a new team and a new environment, players need a certain amount of time to adapt.


    Plug-and-play players are rare after all.


    Besides, Shevchenko has already proved his strength in Serie A and the Champions League.


    Ronan feels that Shevchenko''s situation today may be better than before. Drogba was hired by him to Manchester United last year. Now he is the main center of the Manchester United team. Without Drogba''s squeeze, perhaps She Fuchenko''s space for activities on the court will be more abundant and free.


    And Chelsea¡¯s head coach is Mourinho. Mourinho, who is in the rapid ascent of his coaching career, may be able to awaken Shevchenko in the Premier League without Drogba.


    Abramovich asked again: "What about Manchester United''s goals this year?"


    Ronan did not answer, and asked, "Where is Chelsea?"


    "Chelsea won the FA Cup last year." Abramovich has always been very calm, and seems to be using this method to declare his and Chelsea ambitions: "The primary goal this year is the Premier League, and the Champions League is also fighting for ."


    Ronan said: "Manchester United will give priority to guaranteeing league and Champions League results."


    Abramovich said: "It seems that our competition is unavoidable." His voice changed suddenly and said: "By the way, I invited a guest today. It should be coming soon."


    "Who?" Ronan asked in cooperation.


    Abramovich smiled and said, "An old friend of yours."


    While talking, someone from Chelsea had already walked over. It was an Arab in a decent suit.


    Ronan took a look, and he was really an old friend, Chief Mansour from Abu Dhabi!


    "Welcome, UU reading Your Excellency." Abramovich stood up to greet him.


    Mansour first shook hands with Abramovich, and then looked towards Ronan.


    Ronan would not be rude on such occasions, stood up and shook hands with Mansour: "Good afternoon, Mr. Minister, I didn¡¯t expect to meet here."


    Mansour said with a smile: "I heard Roman say that you will come to Stamford Bridge to watch football. I specifically called him. For people who love football like me, this kind of event cannot be missed."


    Abramovich and Ronan introduced the two ladies, and Mansour was not so polite to them, he just smiled and nodded.


    The players started to enter the field and Abramovich invited Ronan and Mansour to take their seats.


    "In the past, the Premier League was right in front of me." Mansour said with emotion: "I can see it, but I can''t touch it."


    He laughed: "Now, Abu Dhabi can finally join the Premier League."

 Chapter 836： confusion

    Hearing what Mansour said, Ronan instantly guessed that the Abu Dhabi consortium is going to invest in the Premier League, and it is estimated that an acquisition agreement has been reached or will soon be reached.


    With the funds of the Abu Dhabi consortium, there is no pressure to acquire the Premier League club. The reason why it has not been successful is mainly due to the opposition of British public opinion and the FA. Otherwise, as early as two thousand years, the Abu Dhabi consortium will become a Manchester United club. The owner.


    However, the Premier League has developed to the present and has become the most commercialized football league in the world. It is closely related to its open operation strategy. It is impossible for the FA to stop the acquisition of the Abu Dhabi consortium again and again.


    That will definitely affect investors'' interest in the Premier League.


    Ronan looked at Mansour and asked with a smile, "Mr. Minister, I don¡¯t know which club you are going to be in?"


    Abramovich also cast a curious look, obviously he didn''t know the specific situation.


    Because of the previous opposition from public opinion, it caused unnecessary twists and turns in the operation, and finally failed. The acquisition operation of the Abu Dhabi Consortium this time was strictly confidential, and it spent great efforts to open up the relationship with the FA.


    There is no unreliable guy like Ronan from it. The acquisition of Mansour went very smoothly and has passed the FA level.


    The matter of the acquisition is fixed, Mansour does not need to keep secrets and cover up, saying: "Ronan, we will be neighbors in the future."


    The meaning of this is very obvious. Ronan couldn¡¯t hear it: ¡°It turns out that you bought the Manchester City Club.¡±


    Mansour nodded: "Yes, Manchester City."


    Abramovich interjected suddenly, meaning something: "Rivals in the same city."


    Mansour said with a smile, "We are neighbors."


    "Yes, it''s a neighbor." Ronan seemed to be very casual and said: "Manchester United has only one mortal enemy."


    Abramovich and Mansour understand Ronan''s meaning, Manchester United''s mortal enemy has never been Manchester City, nor Chelsea, nor Arsenal.


    There is another important meaning in their understanding. Today''s Manchester City is far from being Manchester United''s mortal enemy.


    Ronan asked: "When will the transaction be completed?"


    Mansour replied: "It has been completed, and it will be announced soon. You must come to watch the next Manchester City vs. Manchester United game."


    Ronan smiled and said, "As long as time permits, I will definitely go."


    "It''s a pity." Mansour sighed and said: "Now that the transfer window is closed, Manchester City can''t buy people."


    The current Manchester City team is just a team in the lower midfield, and even fight for relegation every season.


    The former Manchester City team fully demonstrated the magic that money can play in professional football.


    Abramovich took over at this time: "The transfer market next season will be even more lively."


    Don''t know why, Mansour and Abramovich looked at Ronan at the same time, with defensive eyes.


    Ronan waved his hand: "Don''t worry, now that Manchester United has a reasonable structure and ample staff, it will not buy people in a short time."


    In the future, Manchester United will be fully transformed into an upsell United. Although they will not specifically stare at Chelsea and Manchester City, it will not be easy for their intended candidates to buy them at a low price.


    By the way, and Manchester United''s mortal enemy.


    According to Manchester United''s intelligence, Benitez is very interested in Atletico Madrid''s golden boy Fernando Torres.


    This deal certainly cannot be easily reached by Liverpool.


    Manchester United¡¯s main central defender is Vidic and Ferdinand, Torres is a veritable nemesis of Vidic.


    If it weren''t for Torres, perhaps the evaluation of Vidic would be a higher level.


    Ronan remembers that at that time Vidic and Liverpool¡¯s Torres met six times and received three red cards.


    How tragic!


    Just like Joe Hart to World Wave, when everyone looks back at Torres, Vidic is the background board that will never be missing.


    Today''s Vidic is definitely a very reliable part of Manchester United''s defense, and it is also very suitable for the intense physical confrontation style of the Premier League.


    After the game started, Vidic was directly against Chelsea¡¯s starting center Shevchenko.


    Maybe it''s not adapting to the Premier League, Shevchenko makes frequent mistakes.


    Abramovich''s face is not very good, because of Shevchenko''s problem, he and Mourinho had a fierce quarrel, and there was a rift between the two who were originally relatively close.


    Another major reason for the unsightly face is the songs sung by the Chelsea fans at the scene.


    "Our team is rich!" Chelsea fans sang the song that is very famous in the Premier League as they did against other teams: "Our team has endless money!"


    Manchester United fans are unwilling to be lonely, and are fighting back with a chorus: "Our boss is richer! Our team does not need to spend the boss''s money!"


    The singing of these noisy Manchester United fans is also the main reason why Abramovich''s face is not good.


    He looked at Ronan quietly, and he knew something about Manchester United.


    After the acquisition of Manchester United, Ronan Anderson transferred all the debts arising from the acquisition to Manchester United. As Manchester United won the Premier League and the Champions League last season, Manchester United not only does not need Ronan Anderson himself to invest. One penny can also use a large sum of money for signings while repaying the debt in installments and ensuring the normal operation of the club.


    This is the reasonable development model for business clubs!


    Abramovich thinks of the ongoing divorce case and thinks of the assets that are about to shrink by half, and the more he feels that the Chelsea club must change its operating methods.


    When will Chelsea be like Ronan Anderson''s Manchester United?


    All of this must be based on competition results.


    As the game started, Anne Hathaway returned to Ronan, watched for a while, and said, "It seems that we have completely suppressed the opponent?"


    Ronan said: "The scene is dominant."


    Mourinho¡¯s team never pursues possession of the ball. In fact, Ferguson does not attach importance to possession, but Manchester United¡¯s midfielder¡¯s ability to control the ball is undoubtedly better and seems to suppress Chelsea.


    Although Ferguson has made technical reforms to Manchester United, Manchester United still has the shadow of a traditional Premier League team, playing fast and simple, and constantly oppressing opponents.


    Chelsea made a sharp counterattack through two wing lanes. Joe Cole and Duff frequently used speed to attack the Manchester United defensive line. Several times they ripped the defense, but the ball reached Shevchenko''s feet and always ended inexplicably. Up.


    seems to be used to AC Milan''s old-fashioned team play, Shevchenko can not find the rhythm in the Premier League.


    After more than a season of running-in adjustments, this Manchester United team has been formed by Ferguson into a whole. The team cooperates with each other tacitly and does not lack personal ability.


    Robben and Alphabet Luo are more frequent internal cuts, and there are a few times Manchester United are only one line away from scoring.


    Mourinho''s team is full of resilience, his personal style has been deeply imprinted on the team, tenacity and iron blood can be called the label of Chelsea.


    But the Manchester United team''s fighting spirit is not bad at all, and the nerves are as strong as the old man Ferguson.


    The Manchester United team under Ferguson, especially the 92 gang still functioning Manchester United, is an unbeatable typical.


    The two teams will not collapse, and the will of the players in each position will not cross.


    However, someone''s body can''t hold it anymore.


    Manchester United had an absolute advantage in the first half, but could not knock on Chelsea''s goal. At the beginning of the second half, Manchester United suffered a heavy blow.


    As a major contributor to Manchester United''s victory last season, Robben has been given the focus of Chelsea players.


    Manchester United Fletcher intercepted Lampard''s pass and sent it directly to Robben. Robben dribbled the ball from the left with a signature small step and went straight into the Chelsea penalty area.


    Paul Ferreira, who was overtaken, fully implemented Mourinho''s iron-blood defense strategy, and directly overthrew Robben from the rear.


    Running at high speed, Robben fell to the ground in a very awkward manner, rolling painfully while holding his knees.


    Drogba, who is closest to Robben, lowered his head and asked, waving anxiously at the stretcher on the scene.


    Paulo Ferreira was only shown a yellow card.


    The Manchester United players were furious, Paul Scholes directly approached Paul Ferreira, and the field immediately fell into chaos.


    Ferguson was also bizarre and angry, and rushed to the Command Distinguished Hospital, shouting at the nonchalant Mourinho!


    Players from both sides pushed and shoved on the court, Ronan and Abramovich sat in the box without expression.


    When the camera lens was removed, Ronan said, "Iron blood should not be equated with rudeness."


    Abramovich could only reply: "This is an accident, no one wants to see it."


    "Is he alright?" Anne Hathaway asked in a low voice.


    Ronan shook his head: "I hope it is bad."


    For speed players like Robben soft tissue injuries are even more terrifying.


    But all speed players, if they inappropriately change their playing style, it is difficult to escape the doom of soft tissue injury in the end.


    Manchester United completed the substitution, and Iniesta replaced Robben on the field.


    After emergency treatment by the team doctor, Robben was directly taken to the ambulance, apparently injured more seriously.


    On the sidelines, the furious Ferguson came to Mourinho again. The two coaches clashed directly. Although they don''t know what they are talking about, the two coaches are obviously not very polite.


    Without any accident, Ferguson and Mourinho were both invited to the stands by the referee.


    The two teams finally calmed down and the game resumed.


    Manchester United seemed to be stimulated, and the offensive was even more fierce, so that Chelsea could only shrink in their own half.


    But Mourinho''s team is really strong defensively. There is also a midfielder called Makelele, who can always make up for the first time.


    The game passed by, and Manchester United was unable to knock on Chelsea¡¯s goal.


    The game lasted more than 80 minutes. Mourinho replaced Shevchenko with Wright Phillips, ready to use his speed to catch Manchester United''s loopholes.


    The young Mourinho is not so conservative yet, and dares to work hard at critical moments.

 Chapter 837： Terrible waste

    In the box, Abramovich looked forward to it inexplicably. He has been in Chelsea for two seasons, and he has figured out some rules on the football field.


    Manchester United attacked frantically for nearly ninety minutes, but failed to score.


    This is an extremely dangerous signal.


    Besides, Manchester United¡¯s opponent is Chelsea, and Chelsea is extremely tough under Mourinho.


    Since Robben was injured, the box has fallen into silence, and it seems that there is no conversation between the two sides.


    Abramovich quietly took a look at Ronan. Chelsea lost too badly last season. Today, he might be able to win this game. He breathed out his suffocation for half a year.


    He remembered the technical statistics of Chelsea this season. Chelsea is one of the teams with the most goals in the Premier League after more than eighty-five minutes of the game.


    Anyway, as long as this game is won, he can always save some face for him.


    Also, it may be the beginning of the transition between Chelsea and Manchester United.


    It seems that the situation on the court is also developing in Abramovich¡¯s imagination. After John Terry blocked Drogba¡¯s shot, Chelsea quickly countered. Duff, known as the little Giggs, rushed on the left. The older Gary Neville couldn''t keep up with his rhythm at all, and Duff used his speed to force him.


    But Duff''s inverted triangle shot from the wing was shot by Wright Phillips into Cech''s arms.


    Abramovich almost slapped his leg in a hurry. If Shevchenko was on the court, the goal would have been scored!


    Why should Shevchenko be replaced? Abramovich could not understand that Mourinho, the best forward in football today, does not need...


    The situation on the court is changing rapidly. Before Abramovich could find Mourinho in the stands, Cech''s hand tossed the ball at the feet of Alphabet Luo.


    Chelsea''s counterattack immediately became Manchester United''s counterattack.


    Fortunately, Chelsea¡¯s attacking speed just now was very fast, and the players in the midfield were basically not pressed. Alphabet Luo took two steps forward, and Paul Ferreira and Makelele joined forces to block the assault route.


    Alphabet Luo could only choose to pass back and hand it over to the following Harvey Alonso, who gave the ball to Iniesta on the other side.


    There was not much time left, and Iniesta chose a forty-five degree cross.


    Although the Manchester United offensive players were rushing into the penalty area, Abramovich was relieved. Terry and Carvalho flanked Drogba, Paul Ferreira entangled the national teammates, and Makelele stood there. Near Vi Alonso, to prevent a two-penalty long shot and another attack...


    Mourinho¡¯s defensive line is indeed very good and trustworthy. All the attacking players in Manchester United¡¯s frontcourt are closely guarded by Chelsea.


    The game is about to end, Abramovich felt that he could not win, and the draw was not unacceptable.


    The ball flew to a point ahead of the penalty point. Drogba, Terry and Carvalho, who were entangled in the previous point, did not touch the ball.


    But another red figure jumped in and rushed into the penalty area, and left Lampard behind.


    The man leaped high, and with the impact of high-speed forward thrust, his head hit the ball hard.


    Football hits the net!


    Darren Fletcher!


    Fletcher, who served as the defensive midfielder, was called Fletcher by the media as Manchester United''s waste, and Fletcher with the least reputation in Manchester United!


    Headed the goal!


    The moment the ball entered the net, Abramovich closed his eyes subconsciously, his face instantly pale!


    Only then did he remember that Manchester United was also one of the teams that scored the most goals after 85 minutes of the game!


    Mansour has no expression on his face, but he is muttering in his heart, is this Manchester United? It really is an extraordinary team.


    Unfortunately, this is Ronan Anderson''s team, not Abu Dhabi''s team.


    Ronan saw the camera lens turn around, he stood up and applauded without hesitation, this is his team!


    Annie Hathaway followed Ronan and stood up and applauded.


    As for Abramovi?, who has a sullen face, it is not his consideration.


    From the moment Robben was injured, Ronan was waiting for a goal, Ferguson was waiting for a goal, and the whole Manchester United team was waiting for a goal!


    Defeating Chelsea is the best comfort to Robben!


    The game ended soon, and Manchester United defeated Chelsea with a goal from Fletcher.


    Abramovich also stood up at this time and proactively extended his right hand to Ronan, appearing very graceful: "Congratulations."


    Ronan smiled and replied politely: "Thank you."


    This time he and Manchester United won again!


    Abramovich shrugged and said: "It was a bit unexpected. I didn''t expect that it was the most inconspicuous man who scored the goal."


    Ronan said: "Every Manchester United player is worthy of trust."


    loser? That''s what the British media and fans call Fletcher. The player produced by Manchester United''s youth training is too simple in style and has no characteristics in technical style. It seems that he is not worthy of the luxurious division of Manchester United.


    But the British will not understand that there is a terrible existence called waste wood!


    Counterattack waste wood will kill people!


    Ronan recalled that Ferguson once was really not easy. After Glazer took over, Manchester United could counterattack Chelsea with such a lineup...


    Of course, there is one point that cannot be ignored. At that time, the alphabet was opened.


    After the game, Abramovich has been sending Ronan and Mansour to the VIP channel exit.


    "I have something to deal with today." Abramovich shook hands with Ronan, Mansour and Anne Hathaway one by one: "We''ll talk another day."


    Ronan said, "We are old friends, don¡¯t be so polite."


    Mansour also smiled and greeted him.


    Then, Ronan and Mansour walked towards the outside of the stadium together.


    "Your team is too strong." Now Mansour is forcing himself to put Ronan in the same position, instead of the small person who invested in him before: "Manchester United is worthy of the name."


    Ronan smiled and said, "The main thing is that the money is spent enough."


    The ability of this Manchester United team to be so effective is closely related to the purchase of outstanding players during the two transfer periods.


    Mansour fully agrees with Ronan¡¯s point of view: ¡°This is the most famous saying in football.¡± He then said: ¡°Man City is tight. How about a few players transferred to Manchester City during the winter break?¡±


    How could Ronan agree and deal with it: "You can talk to the club management about this matter. I''m not involved in specific club matters."


    Suddenly, Anne Hathaway next to him quietly pulled Ronan''s arm.


    Ronan looked at her and asked with his eyes.


    Anne Hathaway gestured at the front passageway with her eyes: "Harvey Weinstein."


    There are not many people in the VIP passage connecting the main stand box. Ronan¡¯s attention was focused on the conversation with Mansour just now. Only then did he notice that there was a big fat man in front of him who seemed to be waiting for someone.


    "I met an acquaintance." Ronan said to Mansour: "Mr. Minister, we will talk another day."


    Mansour nodded slightly: "Also."


    Ronan has always been in contact with Harvey Weinstein. He originally planned to have a good talk with him in the next two months. Now that he meets him, he has to say hello.


    He took Anne Hathaway and walked over.


    Harvey-Weinstein saw Ronan at this time and waved hello: "Hi, Ronan, here!"


    Ronan shook hands with him and said, "Harvey, I didn''t expect to meet you here." He curiously asked, "When did you become interested in football?"


    Harvey Weinstein greeted Anne Hathaway again, smiled and said, "I came here with you."


    He glanced at Anne Hathaway and heard a lot of rumors about Ronan and Anne Hathaway. There is nothing wrong with him to see people. He gestured to the bathroom not far away: "Kate invited I watch the game together."


    "Kate?" Ronan wondered.


    There are so many people named Kate in Hollywood.


    Someone turned around in the bathroom. The tall brown-haired woman was also an acquaintance of Ronan.


    Kate Beckinsale was quite surprised to see Ronan: "Mr. Anderson..."


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Hello, Kate."


    Kate Beckinsale looked at Anne Hathaway, did not mean to talk to her, and said to Ronan, "When did you come to London?"


    Ronan said, "I just arrived today and I came here specially."


    Harvey Weinstein interjected: "Manchester United is Ronan''s team."


    "I almost forgot..." Kate Beckinsale smiled embarrassedly: "Congratulations, Manchester United won again."


    Ronan said, "Thank you." He turned to say, "Harvey, how many days are you in London?"


    Harvey Weinstein said directly: "It is estimated that I will stay a few more days, I want to persuade Kate to star in my new film."


    Ronan felt that the situation should be the other way around, after all, Kate Beckinsale was in a bad situation.


    Harvey Weinstein did not hide it in front of Ronan said: "Kate, I watched the game with you, then we should discuss the script?"


    "Let''s do it, Harvey." Ronan was about to say goodbye: "We will talk another day and wait for my call."


    Harvey-Weinstein said quickly: "I''m waiting anytime."


    Ronan said no more, and left.


    Not far away, two people watched Ronan walk away, and their eyes were on Harvey Weinstein again.


    "Andy, now is the past?" The middle-aged man who looked a bit like a bean said, "Ronan Anderson is leaving."


    The man named Andy said, "We have confirmed that Ronan Anderson has come to London, so I will talk later."


    The middle-aged man nodded slowly. It was speculated that Ronan Anderson would come to London to watch the important match between Manchester United and Chelsea. They had no contact information and could only use this stupid way.


    Andy said again: "Unexpectedly, this time buy one get two free, and I met Harvey Weinstein."


    "What do we do?" the middle-aged man asked.


    "You can''t pin your hopes on one company and one person." Andy looked at Harvey Weinstein walking out of the stadium: "Pete, you go to Harvey Weinstein, I go to Ronan Anderson. If the court does not have the right time and occasion, follow it to the hotel."

 Chapter 838： Fatal accident

    Following Harvey Weinstein to the hotel, Kate Beckinsale had some illusions, hoping to see the script Harvey Weinstein said as soon as possible and discuss the heroine.


    In the past two years, her career has been too bad. The failure of "Van Helsing" resulted in painful results. Not only did no one dare to use her as the heroine of a commercial production, even the previous successful series of movies "Underworld" was also used by Shahai Entertainment. Called to stop.


    If you can win a heavyweight award, even if it is a nomination for a supporting actress, your career will have a turnaround.


    Despite Harvey Weinstein''s bad reputation, Kate Beckinsale came to the hotel because Harvey Weinstein can indeed be popular.


    Besides, how many famous Hollywood producers have a good reputation? Ronan Anderson? Jerry Bruckheimer?


    The messy scandals between the former and Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson are everywhere in Hollywood.


    The latter, she has played the heroine of "Pearl Harbor" and has personally verified...


    But when we arrived at the hotel and got out of the elevator, Kate Beckinsale¡¯s fantasy was instantly disillusioned.


    "Sorry, Harvey." Kate Beckinsale stood in front of a suite, looked at Harvey Weinstein who was opening the door by swiping his card, and asked with doubts: "We are talking about work, not in the meeting room. Or the office?"


    Harvey Weinstein opened the door and made a please gesture: "The script is here."


    Kate Beckinsale hesitated, and finally stepped into the room, Harvey Weinstein smiled and closed the door.


    "Sit anywhere." Harvey Weinstein loosened his tie: "Kate, wait for me, I''ll change my clothes."


    Kate Beckinsale reminded: "I have to go home soon, I better hurry up." She specially emphasized: "Where is the script? Give me the script first."


    Harvey Weinstein took the briefcase on the file cabinet in the living room, took out a copy of the script, and handed it to Kate Beckinsale, without saying anything, and went straight into the bedroom.


    Kate Beckinsale quickly opened the script and sat on the sofa to read it.


    But before one page was finished, the bedroom door opened from the inside, and Harvey Weinstein walked out.


    Kate Beckinsale looked up, then was stunned.


    Harvey Weinstein wore a bathrobe, and from the open gap of the bathrobe, you could see something with spicy eyes.


    At this moment, Kate Beckinsale felt that the food at noon was pouring up.


    Harvey Weinstein took a bottle of wine and two glasses from the wine cabinet: "Let¡¯s drink some wine, and I¡¯m tired today. Kate, I¡¯ve heard of Michael Sinti, your massage technique is very good, it will help. I will have a massage."


    With a "click", the script in Kate Beckinsale''s hands fell to the ground.


    How could she not hear such an obvious hint.


    Kate Beckinsale wants to escape immediately.


    Harvey Weinstein said bluntly: "After today, this heroine is yours. I''m not afraid to tell you that this movie project will be my seed player for the Oscar in the future."


    Kate Beckinsale, who was just about to stand up and give her farewell, sat firmly on the sofa at this time, as if she had been given a body magic.


    It¡¯s not the first time Kate Beckinsale has encountered this kind of thing in Hollywood for many years, so he settled and said, "Harvey, you are already married."


    Many directors and producers are still very concerned about their families.


    Harvey Weinstein laughed suddenly: "Don''t worry about this, I have an agreement with Georgina, and I can have a one-night stand with anyone during a business trip."


    Kate Beckinsale is in a dilemma.


    The voice of help suddenly sounded, it was Harvey Weinstein''s cell phone ringtone.


    "What''s the matter?" Harvey Weinstein switched on the phone: "What? A British screenwriter and producer is looking for me? I have a new project, do you think the subject matter is very good? Well... well, let him Wait for ten minutes in the lobby of the hotel."


    Kate Beckinsale breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing these words.


    Harvey Weinstein went to the bedroom to change clothes. After he came out, he said: "Kate, you take the script back first. Think about it. I''ll call you tomorrow."


    Kate Beckinsale escaped from the room until he entered the elevator, only to find that his hand had been holding the script firmly.


    To answer or not to answer Harvey Weinstein''s call tomorrow?


    Harvey Weinstein went downstairs, met the British screenwriter and producer named Pete Morgan in the lobby of the hotel, and took a serious look at the script sent by him.


    This is based on real events and involves many top figures in the UK. It caused a huge sensation in the world at that time, and naturally has attractive value.


    When the filming is done, it will not only make a sensation, but it may also be rewarding at the Oscars.


    Harvey Weinstein has been operating movies for many years, and he still has a clearer judgment on the value of the script, but he is not in a hurry. Instead, he hangs on Pete Morgan in order to keep prices down.


    Stamford Bridge Stadium, because of going to the team bus to congratulate the victory, Ronan was about to leave, the noisy stadium has gradually quieted down.


    The Mercedes-Benz of the British branch of Embassy Pictures parked on the side of the road. Ronan had just opened the door for Anne Hathaway, and the bodyguards scattered around stopped a middle-aged man.


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan noticed there.


    Finch asked a few words through the walkie-talkie and said: "A British producer wants to promote a film project."


    Ronan glanced over there, he was a very strange face.


    "Mr. Anderson." The accent that came over was indeed like an Englishman: "Can I take you a few minutes?"


    This is not a place to talk, Ronan said to Vinci: "Let him follow us to the hotel."


    In recent years, the number of people who came to Ronan to sell scripts and projects has increased day by day. As long as conditions permit, Ronan will basically chat with them for a while and look at the scripts.


    After all, in this way, I have encountered a movie or TV project with commercial value.


    Twenty minutes later, in the lobby lounge of the hotel where he was staying, Ronan met the British producer.


    Anne Hathaway has been by Ronan''s side, but apart from her curious look, she doesn''t interrupt.


    The Englishman introduced himself: "Mr. Anderson, this is Andy Harris, a producer, and I have made a movie called "Undercurrent" before."


    The producer is not pedantic, and emphasized: "This film is directed by Matthew Casovitz and starring Jean Renault and Vincent Caso."


    The name of the director, Ronan has not heard, but the two leading actors are quite famous in Europe. Needless to say, Jean-Renault is the killer who is not too cold.


    French actor Vincent Caso is the husband of Monica Bellucci.


    Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and asked directly: "Mr. Harris, tell me about your project."


    Andy Harris quickly took out the script, put it on the table, pushed it to Ronan''s side, and said: "This is a script adapted from real events by Pete Morgan and I. It records the impact on Britain and the world in 1997. A big event."


    Ronan picked up the script and looked at the cover.


    Anne Hathaway also cast a curious look. This is a very simple print script with only one line of letters "the.queen" on the white cover!


    Recalling what Andy Harris just said, Anne Hathaway immediately had the association: Is it the one in Buckingham Palace?


    But the script is in Ronan''s hands, and she can''t see the actual content.


    In 1997, what was the big event in Britain? Also affect the world?


    Thinking of this, Anne Hathaway was surprised. If it is related to the Queen and Buckingham Palace, there is only one answer!


    Ronan only read a few pages of the script and knew what the specific description was.


    Anyone who pays a little attention to social current affairs news should have heard of the serious car accident in which Diana died in Paris in 1997.


    The script describes not the car accident, but the reaction of Diana¡¯s ex-husband¡¯s family after the accident.


    Ronan raised his head and looked at Andy Harris: "The subject you chose is very sensitive."


    "A little bit." Andy Harris emphasized: "But it''s what the public cares about all the time."


    Ronan said bluntly: "A film involving politics will be very troublesome."


    The partner that Andy Harris wants to find must have a certain amount of investment and production power, as well as strong distribution capabilities.


    Therefore, the British company was directly passed by him.


    After waiting for a suitable film company owner, how could Andy Harris give up easily.


    "Actually, there will be no trouble." He said: "I just want to show the strong emotional exchanges between the various people in the ex-husband''s family within a week after Diana''s death. Mr. Anderson, you should have heard that your Majesty is very concerned and never accepts Any media interview. The people don¡¯t know about their beloved queen Especially after the 1997 incident, the alienation she showed is even more incomprehensible. Restore your Majesty in the environment of this particular period His life and troubles are a very meaningful thing."


    Ronan asked, "Do you know what happened?"


    Andy Harris considered it and did not choose to lie, but told some facts: "Because of the involvement of many real figures in the royal family, in order to be realistic and avoid legal disputes, we cannot reproduce the history as it is. But the movie does not Is it to reprocess art based on certain facts?"


    Ronan knows that there may be a huge market for such a movie consuming the dead and the royal family, and he has certain interest and concerns.


    "If the project is successful." He asked directly: "What about the royal family putting pressure on the crew?"


    Andy Harris is confident: "Pitt and I did a lot of preparation before writing the script, including talking to members of the royal family and people familiar with Downing Street, referring to a large number of interviews, in-depth research, and careful and credible sources He also consulted with lawyers on every detail to ensure that all the plots are true, credible, well-documented, and will not invite protests and dissatisfaction from the royal family.

 Chapter 839： Golden Lion Award

    After listening to these words, Ronan''s eyes returned to the script. Things related to Diana have always been selling points.


    Andy Harris is still promoting: "During the preparation of the script, Peter Morgan and I had a lot of little-known inside stories, but he and I swear that we will not make them public. Therefore, the film¡¯s The purpose is not to challenge anyone."


    Ronan said: "There are many biographies about the royal family and that, some of which are not suitable for appearing in movies."


    "This is by no means a satirical film aimed at the royal family." Andy Harris promised: "The script has obvious manifestations. There is no immorality or slander in the design of Pete Morgan and I."


    He organized the language a little bit: "The story of Diana and the Queen attracted me because the young princess challenged the authority of the monarch with a long history, and when she was killed, the royal family kept an amazing silence. At first, the royal family No one knows how to react, but quickly expressed grief. However, all this makes people doubt whether this emotion is true or not? Is this emotion the same as that of the public?"


    Ronan did not make a decision, because his relationship with William has always been good, which must be considered.


    But the nature of the businessman made him reluctant to give up when faced with such a movie project of great value in the future.


    Ronan still thought about Andy Harris'' more plans, and asked: "For such a movie, we must be careful."


    Andy Harris said: "The queen''s life has been dedicated to this country. She should not be blamed. The only thing that should be blamed is the public and our desire to point fingers at things we don''t understand."


    He further emphasized: "The theme of the film is actually the dispute between the old and the new world. This is a story about ending tradition. Creating a movie about the queen is like making a movie about your own mother. In the UK, the queen is really A symbol of the national mother, so I don¡¯t want, nor can there be any prejudice and indiscretion, and all prejudice and negative influence must be eliminated."


    Ronan closed the script and asked the key: "Have you made a budget?"


    Andy Harris said: "It may require more than $20 million in production investment." This is where he is worried, and quickly said: "As long as the subject matter of Diana and the royal family is filmed, recovery of investment is definitely not a problem."


    Ronan knew this very well.


    As a material for the story, Diana¡¯s death provides too much creative space: a terrible car accident chased by a ruthless paparazzi; a celebrity¡¯s untimely death; a controversial love dying prematurely before it is complete; and a famous woman The media responsible for the cause of death have been criticized and so on.


    Since the car accident in 1997, countless people have been giving away Diana''s dead wealth.


    Ronan slowly nodded and said, "Well, Mr. Harris, I will accept your script first. I have to consider the specific situation of the project. Yes, leave me your contact information."


    Andy Harris hurriedly sent his business card, still adding weight to himself: "Ms. Helen Mirren, has agreed to play the queen." In consideration of possible negotiations later, he added: "Harvey of Miramax -Mr. Weinstein is also very interested in this project."


    Harvey Weinstein? Ronan frowned slightly.


    This fat guy suddenly appeared in London, is it because of Andy Harris'' project?


    Ronan is not very worried about Harvey Weinstein. If it is really a competition, Weinstein, who is almost out of control of Milan Max, has no competitiveness in the face of Relativity Entertainment.


    Helen Mirren¡¯s words are a plus.


    I remember that this movie was starring Helen Mirren.


    Moreover, the actress is very topical, and it is easier to attract people''s attention than ordinary British actors.


    Helen Mirren is even known as a symbol of **** England.


    No matter when he was young, or now that he is old, Helen Mirren never cared about being naked in movies, even on a huge scale.


    For example, Helen Mirren once starred in the famous "The Roman Empire".


    She has performed naked on the screen many times and doesn''t mind being watched.


    Nowadays, even if he is nearly sixty years old, he is still fully exposed on the screen.


    Once a serious photo leak broke out in Hollywood, there was a lot of noise. Helen Mirren, the Oscar queen, half-jokingly said in an interview with the media: "My phone was not hacked. I feel humiliated."


    It can be said that this is a female celebrity who has quite a personality, is also quite capable of making, and daring to make topics and arguments.


    Ronan didn''t express anything special about Andy Harris'' words, and shook hands with Andy Harris, and took Anne Hathaway directly back to the room.


    In the suite, Anne Hathaway kicked off her high heels, took off Ronan''s coat, hung it on the hanger, and asked, "This project..."


    Ronan smiled: "There is room for market operation, but it is also prone to controversy."


    Anne Hathaway said: "Are you still afraid of controversy?"


    "I don''t care about controversy." Ronan sat on the sofa and said: "I have a good relationship with William. William helped a lot when acquiring Manchester United. From William''s perspective, I definitely don''t want to see such a film. Come out, continue to consume Diana and the royal family."


    Anne Hathaway thought for a while, and said, "If it''s me, I wouldn''t like to see a movie that frequently talks about my family."


    Ronan said: "Such a film, as long as it works well, can benefit a lot in the short term, but for long-term development..."


    Having said that, he shook his head.


    Today''s British royal family, because of the Blair government, can be described as precarious, but just as the FA showed when Ronan and the Abu Dhabi consortium compete for Manchester United, no one can ignore the influence of the Windsor family.


    "Then..." Anne Hathaway asked: "Abandon this project?"


    Ronan said, "I''ll think about it."


    Anne Hathaway came over and sat next to Ronan: "Okay, don''t think about these annoying things. I will leave London tomorrow. Let''s hurry up and do something happy. I''m preparing a new show tonight."


    "Oh?" Ronan became interested.


    Anne Hathaway returned to the room and fetched a pair of delicate cat ears: "I bought these at the adult store when you were working. It is said that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston When I come to London, I will go to that store to buy handcuffs..."


    That night, Anne Hathaway fully interprets what it means "Catwoman will never be a slave unless she provides food and shelter."


    Early the next morning, Ronan asked Anne Hathaway to go to the airport. Anne Hathaway was going to return to Venice to attend the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the film festival.


    "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Ang Lee was well received at this Venice Film Festival. Coupled with the promotion of Embassy Pictures, "Brokeback Mountain" has become the biggest hot candidate for the Golden Lion Award.


    Ronan took the time to go to the hospital in the morning to visit the injured Robben.


    In terms of logistical support, the Manchester United club has always done a good job. After Ronan entered the club, he has repeatedly emphasized the importance of player health.


    Robben has done an MRI, and the injured part is quite troublesome, the meniscus of his right leg.


    This is a part where professional athletes are often injured and very difficult to heal.


    Moreover, many players'' careers are destroyed by meniscus injuries.


    "Aryan, you are an indispensable member of Manchester United."


    In the ward, Ronan said to Robben on the bed: "I have contacted the world''s top experts."


    Robben said in a little bit of English: "Thank you, I will be back."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "All of us will wait for you to come back."


    Without disturbing Robben''s rest too much, Ronan only stayed for ten minutes before leaving Robben''s ward.


    Robben''s injury is a big loss for Manchester United, but Manchester United is not available to no one. Iniesta can also play this position.


    As for Leo Messi, when Ronan communicated with Ferguson, the old Scottish man made it clear that Messi still needs time to adapt to the Premier League.


    And he is too young, too much playing professional games is also a kind of injury.


    Ferguson has also seen Messi''s talent and will continue to give him playing time later, but he also declared to Ronan that it will mainly focus on unimportant events such as the League Cup and the FA Cup.


    Football clubs have reached the level of Manchester United, and it is inevitable that there will be huge pressure on results. Young players must be cautious in their use.


    Compared to Mourinho of Chelsea, Ferguson has done a good job of training young players.


    Messi also needs to prove himself to Manchester United and it takes time to cash in on his talent.


    Came to Manchester from La Masia Film and Television Academy and replaced a new growth environment. No one can guarantee Messi''s future achievements.


    In the afternoon, Ronan¡¯s business jet directly sent Robben to Berlin, Germany. A top sports physiotherapy team in the world was waiting for Robben in Berlin.


    Ronan also hopes that Robben will be the Peter Pan when he returns .


    But he also knows that if Robben doesn''t change his playing style, such injuries will happen in the future.


    After Manchester United''s victory over Chelsea, they firmly ranked first in the standings and have been leading the way since the beginning of the season.


    In the evening, good news came from Venice. At the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the Venice Film Festival, Ang Lee and Brokeback Mountain became the biggest winners, winning the Golden Lion Award in one fell swoop!


    Although there are no other awards to worry about, a Golden Lion award completely achieved the purpose of this trip.


    This will also be the beginning of "Brokeback Mountain" and Ang Lee''s impact on next year''s Oscars.


    The crew of "Brokeback Mountain" will not stop, after attending the Venice Film Festival, they will immediately rush to Canada to attend the Toronto Film Festival.


    After all, North America is the final battlefield.


    Ronan did not leave the UK for the time being, but had an interview with Harvey Weinstein.

 Chapter 840： Ruthlessness of capital

    On Monday morning, Harvey Weinstein woke up early. After breakfast, he changed into a decent formal dress. He glanced at the sleeping woman in the bedroom, left a note on the coffee table in the living room and rushed downstairs. I am going to meet with Ronan Anderson yesterday.


    He deliberately went out early to show respect for Ronan Anderson.


    From digging pits when they first met each other, then sitting on an equal footing, and now, Harvey Weinstein witnessed the rise of a super-rich.


    Thinking of the past, Harvey Weinstein is also fortunate. Fortunately, he chose patience in films such as "Hero" and did not conflict with Ronan Anderson.


    This also gave him a good personal relationship with Ronan Anderson.


    Harvey Weinstein has done so many things, not only did not have too many negative influences, but has developed in the circle for more than 20 years, becoming one of the big names in Hollywood, and has its own survival rules.


    Actors and stars, Harvey Weinstein have never been in the eyes, but producers and bosses, under normal circumstances, he will not easily provoke.


    Unless someone like Michael Eisner has an irreconcilable conflict of interest.


    As for Ronan Anderson, Harvey Weinstein has some expectations, there is no big conflict of interest between each other, and they are the same kind of people in style.


    Just about to get out of the hotel, Peter Morgan and another middle-aged man who had met the day before suddenly flashed out.


    "Good morning, Mr. Weinstein." Pete Morgan greeted first, and went straight to the topic: "I don''t know how the project is considered?"


    Harvey Weinstein frowned slightly. Although he was very optimistic, he said something else: "Generally, I have to think about it."


    Peter Morgan understands the thoughts of Hollywood producers and investors, and specifically points to Andy Harris and said: "This is Andy Harris, the producer who initiated the project."


    "Hello, Mr. Weinstein." Andy Harris offered to stretch out his hand.


    Harvey Weinstein shook it lightly and said again: "Your project is too risky, and I need time to weigh it."


    This is his consistent principle, drag or coax first, wait until the time is right, and get it in hand at the least cost.


    Andy Harris is not a newcomer after all, saying: "Mr. Weinstein, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. I met Mr. Ronan Anderson yesterday and he expressed a strong interest in this project."


    This remark caught the attention of Harvey Weinstein, Ronan Anderson is in London!


    Moreover, for such a topical project, he can see the value that may exist in it, and Ronan Anderson must also be able to see it.


    Next to meet Ronan, Harvey Weinstein said quietly: "You wait, I will consider."


    After that, he left the hotel, got in the car without looking back, and left.


    "Ronan Anderson just said to consider." Peter Morgan was a little worried: "It doesn''t matter if we say that?"


    Andy Harris said: "Without creating a competitive tension, how can we strive for the most advantageous conditions?"


    Pete Morgan nodded and said, "Yes. I hope they won''t communicate in private."


    Andy Harris added: "Normally not."


    As far as he knows, Miramax has no cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.


    Ten minutes later, Harvey Weinstein met Ronan in a reception room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.


    "It was too rushed that day, I didn''t have time to say a lot." Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "Congratulations, Ronan, your team is leading the Premier League again."


    Ronan asked someone to bring coffee and said, "Thank you." He waved his hand: "Harvey, we are old friends, so stop saying these kind words."


    Harvey Weinstein smiled warmly and brilliantly: "Just because we are old friends, if you call, I will drop the beauties in the room and run over immediately."


    Although Ronan was a little curious, he didn''t ask who the so-called beauties were, because in Hollywood they reached their heights, as long as they wanted to, there were too many beautiful women.


    "To be honest, I was going to have a chat with you." Harvey Weinstein was a good and honest person in front of Ronan: "I didn''t expect to meet you in London."


    He smiled and said, "It seems we are destined."


    Ronan asked directly: "Are you looking for something to do with me?"


    In fact, he roughly guessed, because a team of Robert Iger has been staring at the entire Walt Disney. Many things that happened to Milan Max, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Holdings, have been summarized in the hands of him and Robert Iger. in.


    According to the plan, Ronan will wait for a while to meet with Harvey Weinstein, but he met him in London, so he can talk first.


    Harvey-Weinstein said: "I wanted to tell you something a long time ago, but for the sake of face, I always endure it. However, the situation is different now. There are more and more internal problems and contradictions in Walt Disney. Also getting sharper."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I heard it."


    According to the knowledge and judgment of Robert Iger, a former Disney employee, there is a more than 80% chance that the Disney shareholders meeting at the end of this year will be the battlefield for Michael Eisner and Roy Disney.


    Harvey Weinstein continued: "Last year, you told me that you suggested that I don''t give up the foundation of creating and developing the foundation..."


    Ronan remembered it very clearly. At that time, he just said a few words on the sidelines. Is Harvey Weinstein intending to put the blame on him?


    "Bob and I originally wanted to continue, but today..." Harvey Weinstein sighed, then shook his head: "I really can''t hold on anymore, continue to be caught between Michael Eisner and Between Roy and Disney, Bob and I are going to die sooner or later."


    Ronan asked directly, "Harvey, what are your plans with Bob?"


    Harvey Weinstein said: "Leave Miramax and start a new film company."


    Ronan said, "This is also a way."


    "But it''s very difficult. It''s really very difficult. Many of Miramax''s things belong to the company." Harvey Weinstein sold miserably, consciously or unconsciously: "Except for a little caring staff, Bob and I can''t take it away. What. But starting a new company means starting from scratch, and funding is the most realistic issue before us."


    He looked at Ronan: "It''s true, Ronan, I''m looking for you just to ask for help."


    Ronan has been thinking about it, never stopped, combining Harvey Weinstein''s words, and gradually has an idea.


    "Are you planning to bring me to invest in your new company?" Ronan asked.


    Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "You are willing to invest the best."


    Ronan shook his head: "I have a production company. It is not wise to invest in your new company."


    "What about the loan?" Harvey Weinstein said, "Give me a loan for as long as $40 million, and I can pay it off in three years at most."


    Ronan smiled: "It''s okay, but I need a mortgage."


    Harvey Weinstein smiled bitterly: "Except for people, Bob and I can''t bring out valuable collateral from Miramax, and neither of us has much property to mortgage."


    Because of certain events, Ronan has read relevant reports and remembers that it is relatively clear. The Weinstein Films, which the Weinstein brothers later established, was invested by multiple companies and individuals. Is the largest shareholder? Wei is not Bob, but the ex-boyfriend of the beach who used to be Miss Lizao.


    The financial resources of the brothers are not as shown by their power in Hollywood. The earliest Miramax and the largest investor are also not the Weinstein brothers.


    Even at its peak, Harvey Weinstein was worth only tens of millions.


    Once separated from Disney and Miramax, the Weinstein brothers want to continue to maintain the status of Hollywood magnates, they must find new partners and investors.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Harvey, Relativity Entertainment can provide you with low-interest loans."


    Harvey-Weinstein''s spirits were lifted up, which is also the main reason why he opened his mouth. With good connections, he can get funds at the least cost.


    "A mortgage is a must." Ronan emphasized: "I also have to explain something to the rest of the company."


    Harvey Weinstein smiled and said, "I understand."


    Ronan started the first test condition: "You and Bob have more than Miramax."


    Harvey Weinstein''s face changed when he heard this.


    Ronan said directly: "With the equity of Emperor Gate Pictures or the copyright of the film library as collateral, Relativity Entertainment provides you with a low-interest loan of 50 million US dollars, and you only need to settle it within three years."


    Harvey Weinstein''s fat face was filled with a wry smile: "Ronan, I''m just the manager of Emperor Gate Pictures. This requires the shareholders meeting to decide."


    He took a deep breath, Ronan Anderson was talking about his old friend, he was not so cruel to move the knife!


    Harvey Weinstein deeply felt that the ruthlessness of capital was fully reflected in Ronan Anderson!


    If you really mortgage the copyright of the film library of Emperor Gate Pictures, I believe that with Ronan Anderson''s ability and the strength of Relativistic Entertainment, then he and Bob may not be able to repay the loan, and then...


    The family of horror and thrillers accumulated over the years , including the copyrights of successful series of films such as "Scream", "Scream" and "Very Little Spy", are about to change ownership!


    Harvey Weinstein wakes up and talks about friendship with capitalists in front of capital. He is as naive as the actress who went to his room to talk about scripts and roles.


    "This..." Harvey Weinstein tactfully refused: "I can''t call the shots."


    Ronan was not surprised, he was a temptation, and then said: "It seems that Harvey, you have concerns about me."


    Harvey Weinstein said: "How is that possible? Who doesn''t know that you have the best reputation in the industry."


    Ronan deliberately thought for a while: "Say a condition that we can all accept. When Walt Disney acquired Miramax, it paid you and Bob cash and a small amount of Disney equity."


    Harvey Weinstein nodded: "There is such a thing, but after so many years, Disney has acquired ABC, and the equity has been diluted again and again, in fact, there is not much."

 Chapter 841： Refuse

    Hearing Ronan''s words, Harvey Weinstein asked subconsciously: "What do you want Disney''s equity for?" He was surprised: "Ronan, Relativity Entertainment will not..."


    Ronan raised his hand to stop Harvey Weinstein from continuing: "Relativity Entertainment did not swallow Disney''s strength."


    Harvey Weinstein smiled, but he didn''t think so. After Netflix went public, Relativity Entertainment is fully capable of acquiring any major Hollywood film company.


    "Roy Disney once told me to let me support him at Disney''s shareholders meeting." Harvey Weinstein looked very embarrassed: "I promised him too."


    Ronan took a sip of coffee and said, "As far as I know, the combined Disney shares in your hands and Bob have a market value of more than 40 million U.S. dollars. With such a sum of money, you can completely break away from Mira Max."


    The posture of Michael Eisner and Roy Disney in a decisive battle is becoming more and more obvious. At this time, Harvey Weinstein continues to stay at Disney to cause civil unrest, which is of little use.


    He put down the coffee cup and continued: "Your two brothers can create a new company, and the money will also ensure that you have enough equity in the new company."


    Harvey Weinstein touched his ears: "Ronan, why don''t you invest directly in my company and Bob''s company."


    He also wanted to borrow chickens to lay eggs.


    "I have a shortcoming." Ronan said with a smile: "Don''t hide it from you, I have a strong desire to control, and the companies involved must be under my control. Harvey, if you let me invest in shares, I''m not afraid Is your new company swallowed by Relativity Entertainment?"


    "This..." Harvey Weinstein''s heart jumped fiercely. Even if the total capital of the new company to be established in the future is several hundred million dollars, it is just a delicious cake in front of a behemoth like Relativity Entertainment.


    How did this person on the other side start? Harvey Weinstein knows very well that he keeps annexing other companies.


    Harvey Weinstein dealt with it against his will: "Ronan, I believe you."


    Ronan just laughed, but stopped talking.


    Frankly speaking, he doesn''t believe that he will only be a stable shareholder when facing Weinstein Pictures.


    "Consider my proposal, Harvey." Ronan added, "Since I am leaving Miramax, why bother to disturb Disney''s muddy water."


    Harvey-Weinstein is silent, facing the stars and actors, he is a veritable Hollywood bigwig, but facing these tens of billions of dollars of companies, he is just a small person.


    Together, he and Bob are barely worth more than 100 million yuan, which determines that he is not qualified to mix in Disney''s capital games.


    Even if I went, it was just a spectator at best.


    Harvey Weinstein fell silent, thinking about it for ten minutes before slowly speaking, "I agree."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked, "Bob over there..."


    Harvey Weinstein said immediately: "I can call the shots, Bob will not object."


    Ronan has roughly heard of the two brothers¡¯ co-existence model, which is probably the way Harvey Weinstein handles things, which caused the two not only to turn back, but Bob Weinstein also stabbed Harvey Weinstein. The most terrible knife.


    Decades of brotherhood, it is estimated that in daily life like this bit by bit, all are exhausted.


    I have to say that in many cases, brothers are more difficult to get along with than siblings or siblings.


    Ronan said: "Harvey, after your new company is established, if necessary, Embassy Pictures can undertake overseas distribution."


    With Harvey Weinstein''s shrewdness, Miramax''s distribution department will definitely be packaged away, and the North American distribution of the new company of the Weinstein Brothers in the future is not a problem.


    However, without Disney''s Bowei International, overseas distribution would not be so easy.


    Harvey Weinstein knows his own strengths and weaknesses, and said: "At that time, I also hope that Relativity Entertainment can help."


    Ronan smiled: "No problem."


    But Harvey Weinstein''s words are not over yet: "Ronan, I have one more condition."


    "What conditions?" Ronan frowned slightly.


    "Have two British screenwriters and producers approached you to promote film projects?" Harvey Weinstein knew that this was the only opportunity for Ronan to quit: "About Diana''s ex-husband after Diana''s car accident in 1997 A family¡¯s response and other topics."


    Ronan remembered what the producer named Andy Harris had said, and said, "There is such a thing, the script is in my hands. Harvey, did they ask you to sell it?"


    Harvey Weinstein said: "Just when I left the hotel, screenwriter Pete Morgan and producer Andy Harris also went to the hotel to find me."


    Ronan is not stupid and immediately understood what he meant: "Harvey, it seems you are very interested in this project."


    "It''s a bit of interest." Harvey Weinstein knew that he couldn''t hide it, and said: "The topic of Diana has always been very interesting. Vanity Fair and Tina Brown have made much of Diana''s deadly wealth over the years. I guess you have heard of it."


    Ronan said: "Tina Brown has advantages that others don''t have. She is a best friend of Diana that has been publicly stated more than once during her lifetime."


    Harvey Weinstein laughed: "I have been in Hollywood for many years and I am used to seeing the friendship of female celebrities. For them, the most terrifying existence in the world is actually a girlfriend."


    Ronan couldn''t help but think of Lewinsky. The secret between Zipperton and Lewinsky was the default, but Lewinsky shared the incident with his girlfriends more than once.


    It is said that after the first time, my best friend has thoughts, specially prepared recording equipment, secretly recorded Lewinsky from the second time, and then sold it...


    Then evolved the zipper door spread all over the world.


    Fire prevention, theft prevention and girlfriends, this kind of thing is really not to talk about.


    Especially among celebrities, plastic flower sisterhood is too common.


    Harvey-Weinstein added: "Ronan, the new company is established and there is an urgent need for a film project. Can you..."


    The latter words stay in the mouth, but the meaning is clear.


    Ronan was hesitant, after all, William provided a lot of help in acquiring Manchester United.


    If it weren''t for William, Ronan would have asked Andy Harris to talk about the script project cooperation in the first place.


    This also prompted Ronan to make up his mind: "Well, Harvey, for our cooperation, I will give in."


    Harvey Weinstein breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "We are collaborators, never competitors."


    "Yes, we should work together." How could Ronan let Harvey Weinstein pass this way: "Embassy Pictures will be responsible for all overseas distribution of this film in the future."


    Harvey Weinstein stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "No problem."


    After the establishment of the new film company, with the accumulated capital over the years, North American distribution is not difficult, but overseas distribution is still quite difficult within a few years.


    In the past, the overseas distribution of Miramax films always let Bowei International do it.


    Since it wants to leave Disney, Harvey Weinstein will certainly not cooperate with Disney''s Broadway International.


    As for the promise to Roy Disney, it is a verbal promise, which is not a problem at all.


    And Ronan obviously intends to get involved in Disney, Roy Disney probably doesn''t have the time and energy to care about this little thing with him.


    Ronan and Harvey Weinstein negotiated the general direction, and the employees of the latter two parties will negotiate more specific matters in Los Angeles.


    After leaving Harvey Weinstein separately, Ronan first called Connie who was in Los Angeles and asked her to coordinate.


    Then, he notified Robert Iger so that he was also prepared.


    Back at the hotel he was staying in, Ronan just entered the hotel lobby when he saw Andy Harris greet him.


    "Good noon, Mr. Anderson." Andy Harris greeted him and asked, "What''s wrong with the script?"


    He said: "Harvey Weinstein of Miramax has expressed a strong intention to cooperate, but I did not agree. I still want to cooperate with the top Hollywood companies."


    Ronan shook his head: "Mr. Harris, I can only say sorry, you guys have cooperated with Miramax and Harvey Weinstein."


    He smiled politely: "Goodbye."


    Andy Harris was taken aback for a moment, which was completely different from the plan, and quickly wanted to keep up with Ronan: "Mr. Anderson..."


    Vinci suddenly appeared in front of him: "Mr. Harris, please stay."


    Seeing the secrets of several people suddenly appearing around, Andy Harris could only stop and watch Ronan turn into the elevator room for the presidential suite.


    Was rejected like this? Andy Harris shook his head and smiled bitterly.


    Vinci seemed to have been notified and said, "Mr. Harris, please wait a moment."


    Andy Harris'' heart couldn''t help but violently provoke a few times. Is this going back?


    Vinci did not stop saying: "Please wait two minutes, Mr. Anderson has sent someone to return the script."


    Andy Harris'' last hope was shattered, and he waited to get the script and left the hotel.


    Although a little frustrated and disappointed , but not too anxious, after all, there is Harvey Weinstein who can sell.


    It¡¯s not easy to just want to sell at a high price.


    In the afternoon of the same day, the Mansour and Abu Dhabi consortium held a press conference in Manchester and officially announced the acquisition of the Manchester City Club.


    First Roman Abramovich, then Ronan, and now another Arab tycoon with a family mine.


    The Premier League has truly begun a golden dollar era!


    Ronan accepted Mansour¡¯s invitation and went to the celebration reception convened by the Abu Dhabi consortium in the name of the Manchester City Club that night.


    Beginning this winter, Manchester City will wave a petrol check and set off a buy-buy-buy model in professional football.


    Ronan left the UK on the second day of the reception.


    But instead of returning to Los Angeles, he came to Berlin, Germany, to meet Tony Koch.

 Chapter 842： New cooperation

    Berlin, Germany, after visiting Tony Koch''s luxurious apartment in the city, Ronan followed him to the study, and a blond woman with long legs brought two cups of black tea.


    "Thank you." Ronan thanked politely.


    Tony Koch introduced: "Diane, you are also working hard in Hollywood, shouldn''t this be a stranger?"


    Diane Kruger greeted Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan smiled and nodded in greeting: "You are welcome, call me Ronan. I have been friends with Tony for many years."


    "Okay." Diane Kruger winked and took the initiative to leave: "You guys talk, I''m going to prepare lunch."


    Watching Diane Kruger go out and close the door, Ronan asked, "Tony, are you serious this time?"


    Tony Koch said: "I am not young anymore, and I have enough to play. It''s time to consider stabilizing."


    Ronan wondered: "I remember Diane Kruger seems to be married?"


    "You can get a divorce if you get married." Tony Koch said confidently: "You are too underestimated my charm."


    He turned to ask: "Ronan, when do you plan to stabilize?"


    Ronan said casually, "Don''t worry."


    Tony Koch deliberately said: "Your billions of fortunes will always be inherited in the future. Is it possible that you want to donate to charity? I can''t do this kind of thing."


    "I''m less than thirty years old." Ronan was very calm: "What anxious."


    Tony Koch said enviously: "Yes, you are younger than me, but you have a lot more wealth than me. With your financial resources, even if you become a bad old man, you can find a good enough woman. No matter how bad, It can also be a surrogate, and avoid various disputes in divorce.


    Ronan couldn''t help shaking his head: "You think too much."


    "Don''t think about it." Tony Koch seemed to feel deeply moved: "We are not kids anymore. Of course we must consider the issues comprehensively. For example, Diane and I have recently had a prenuptial agreement and we were a little unhappy."


    Ronan shrugged: "This kind of thing can only be solved by yourself."


    Tony Koch said: "Who can say no? I like Diane very much, but the prenuptial agreement must be signed. In fact, this is good for both parties..."


    Ronan didn''t want to continue this topic, and asked, "Where is your mother?"


    "Travel around the world." Tony Koch said: "She sold the meat company, and now she is all relaxed, saying she wants to look around, go around, and experience a different life."


    Ronan said: "This is to enjoy life." He turned to the topic: "You call to say that the relevant German policies may change?"


    "It is possible." Tony Koch said: "Several parliamentarians jointly proposed that the current tax rebate policy is of limited help to the German film industry. Instead, many foreign films have escaped taxation and demanded that this policy be scrapped."


    Ronan asked, "Can they succeed?"


    Tony Koch told the truth: ¡°It¡¯s hard to say that there is a woman who is very likely to win the November election. If she also pushes, she is likely to be passed by the Bundestag, but her attitude is currently unknown.¡±


    This is Germany after all, Ronan said: "I can''t help you in this regard, I can only look at you."


    If the related film tax rebate policy is abolished, most of the film companies in Germany will have their incomes sharply reduced, and some companies may even go bankrupt.


    For example, Koch Pictures.


    It rarely participates in specific film productions, and most of its income comes from the cooperation with Relativity Entertainment on the tax rebate policy.


    "We will not sit back and watch this happen." Tony Koch said: "Including Constantine Pictures, German film companies have joined forces to deal with this crisis."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "I hope there is an ideal result."


    In the past, Germany did not want to suspend the preferential tax rebate policy for the film industry once or twice, but it did not even suspend it until Ronan''s last year.


    Among them, the German film companies must have played a big role.


    After all, this is one of the largest capital that German film companies can attract investment.


    Tony Koch said: "Just in case, besides the film industry, I am going to enter other industries." He smiled and said to Ronan: "This is the invitation to you, and I want to hear your opinion."


    Ronan asked, "Do you have specific goals?"


    Tony Koch did not answer directly. Instead, he said: ¡°I watched Manchester United¡¯s game against Chelsea two days ago. It was very exciting. Ronan, after I heard that you won both the Premier League and the Champions League last season, you The investment in the acquisition of Manchester United has achieved a nearly 30% increase in assets?"


    Ronan roughly understood Tony Koch''s choice and said seriously: "Manchester United''s asset appreciation is not only due to the club''s championship, but also related to the environment of the Premier League. The entire Premier League is appreciating."


    Tony Koch said: "Football is also a good business."


    Ronan asked: "Are you going to buy a football club?"


    "Yes, there is already a goal." Tony Koch said: "Hertha Berlin has not performed well in the past two years, and the club''s operations are not very good. I am going to acquire Hertha Berlin as a wholly-owned subsidiary.


    With Tony Koch''s financial resources, it is not difficult to acquire a mid-range Bundesliga club.


    The same mid-level team, the Premier League may not be able to pass the Bundesliga on the court, but the commercial value can smash the Bundesliga club N streets.


    Ronan reminded: "Tony, Hertha Berlin is very difficult to follow Manchester United''s operating route. Before I acquired Manchester United, Manchester United had a strong foundation, so it only needs proper reinforcement to return to the top, but Hertha Berlin... ¡­"


    Tony Koch smiled and said: "I know that Hertha Berlin is definitely different from your Manchester United, and will not take the route of hitting the championship. How much money does it need to invest to challenge Bayern Munich''s position in the Bundesliga?"


    "That''s true." Ronan replied.


    Over the years, despite occasional challengers, Bayern Munich has basically ensured the status of Bundesliga hegemony.


    Many people are saying that Bayern Munich also ranks first in Europe because it drained the entire Bundesliga.


    The Bayern brand excavator, that is as famous as Lan Xiang.


    Tony Koch said: "My plan is to bring in new players from Eastern Europe and sell them after they are kicked out. Many players in Eastern Europe can be said to be of high quality and low price. It is possible to spend 5 million US dollars there. The dug is a good young man. As long as one of them is kicked out, the club can recover the cost."


    Ronan understood: "You are planning to open a black shop."


    "Huh?" Tony Koch was taken aback for a moment, then understood Ronan''s meaning, and said: "It''s almost like Porto."


    Ronan said directly: "You have to find a way to prevent the excavator in the south." He also reminded: "While digging players for leveling, you must ensure that the team stays in the Bundesliga, otherwise the attraction will be greatly reduced."


    "This is also one of the reasons why I am looking for you." Tony Koch is not polite with Ronan: "After I buy Hertha Berlin, can Manchester United and Hertha Berlin reach a cooperation and make Hertha Berlin a Manchester United lease? A base for players? In this way, Manchester United players can be trained and Hertha Berlin can borrow some Manchester United players to ensure that they stay in the Bundesliga."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "This is okay, but after you take Hertha Berlin, we will talk about it."


    Although Ferguson does have a hand in cultivating young players, it is impossible for Manchester United''s first team to leave young players many opportunities.


    Having said that, the first-tier teams of giant clubs have never been a place to train young players.


    Therefore, the talented players in the Manchester United team will rent out to exercise in order to ensure growth and play.


    People in Class 92 have also had rental experience.


    Antwerp in Belgium was previously the main lease of Manchester United''s young players, but the cooperation agreement between the two parties will soon expire.


    Hertha Berlin is also a good choice. According to Ferguson, there are many talented young men in Manchester United''s second-tier team.


    But they want to appear on the first team, it is too difficult.


    "However, I also have a little request." Ronan will not be merciful when discussing business: "If all of what has just been said can be achieved, in the future Hertha Berlin will have Manchester United players who will be sold to Manchester United first."


    Tony Koch said: "No problem."


    He has done a lot of preparatory work, such as establishing contacts with brokerage companies and related training institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia and Serbia to find young players.


    Eastern Europe, including Southern Europe, has been in poor economic conditions, and it often takes very little money to bring young players to Germany.


    Many young people from Eastern Europe also look forward to playing in Germany, where conditions are better.


    Moreover, if Hertha Berlin and Manchester United reach a strategic cooperation, some precautions can be taken against southern excavators.


    Can''t all the young players kicked out of the Bundesliga be sold to the South King?


    Even in many cases, the King of Nanda will not even pay the transfer fee, allowing the players to finish the contract and transfer to Munich for free.


    "Can you get Hertha Berlin?" Ronan asked concerned.


    "The problem is not big." Tony Koch said: "After all, it is a question of money. These are not a problem to meIn recent years, through cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, and cooperation Tony Koch is also a veritable billionaire.


    The two talked about football and movies, and after more than half an hour, there was a knock on the door.


    Diane Kruger said, "Lunch is ready. Tony, Ronan, shall we go to the restaurant?"


    Tony Koch said, "Here is here." He gestured for invitation: "Ronan, go try Diane''s cooking.


    Ronan followed Tony Koch, left the study, and walked into the dining room.


    A meal and lunch, the host and the guest enjoyed themselves.


    Ronan left the call from Manchester United chief executive David Gill to Tony Koch. Before returning to Los Angeles, Ronan personally spoke with David Gill to talk about the situation here.


    The specific cooperation has to wait for Tony Koch to reach the acquisition intention.

 Chapter 843： Bulgaria

    Although Germany is no longer the only country that operates tax rebates for Relativity Entertainment, its policy advantages far exceed those of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Ronan also pays more attention to it. He deliberately stayed in Germany for a few days, including Constantine Pictures. The senior figures of the German film industry also met one after another.


    Some parliamentarians want to cancel the German film tax rebate policy, which undoubtedly moved the cake of these people.


    In fact, it''s not just them, but it also involves attracting investment and financial operations. It can be said that it affects the whole body.


    In some ways, this also has a positive effect on the German economy.


    Otherwise, almost the whole world knew that the German film tax rebate policy had reasonable and legal loopholes that could be exploited, but the German government was indifferent.


    Ronan had met these people and had a general understanding. Combined with his memories, he predicted that this policy would continue in Germany.


    However, Relativity Entertainment cannot concentrate the tax rebate in Germany. With the continuous increase of film projects initiated by Shahai Entertainment every year, the number of places won in Germany can no longer meet the needs of Relativity Entertainment.


    Hollywood¡¯s biggest advantage, beyond industrial assembly, is undoubtedly its internationalization.


    Relativity Entertainment is also continuing to take the international route. The shooting and production of many film projects far exceeds the limitations of the United States. Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, etc., can all become filming locations for film projects, while taking advantage of local policies. Operational tax refund.


    Tax refunds vary in different countries, but in general, Canada, which is close to the United States, is very attractive.


    The movie tax rebate itself is not a long-established tax rebate project. At about the end of the 1980s, it was still only a dispensable fraction of film production costs at that time.


    However, as countries other than the United States, mainly Canada and the United Kingdom, gradually increase tax rebates and subsidies related to film production, in order to reduce costs, more and more American companies choose to shoot and produce movies and TV overseas.


    With the development of Hollywood to the present, more than half or even two-thirds of the production budget of a film is usually settled through international financing, pre-sales and tax rebates.


    Like the film of Shahai Entertainment, the production cost basically comes from the financing of the Pacific Film Foundation.


    The crew used the tax rebate as part of the company''s income, instead of calculating the film cost after excluding the tax rebate.


    The advantage of this is that it can raise the cost of the film.


    For film companies, no matter how much money the film actually costs, the higher the legal cost of the film, the better.


    Under the Hollywood system, members of trade unions, like the members of the trade union, have a share of revenue that is rigidly stipulated by the industry, which must be paid.


    Take screenwriters, for example. After the Hollywood screenwriters strike in 1988, the screenwriters union and the Producers Union signed a new twenty-year agreement, which involved producers who must pay screenwriters a certain percentage of video tape revenue.


    Although the ratio is very low, if the income involved is calculated in units of 100 million, the figure is still very impressive.


    In addition to traditional regions including Germany, Relativity Entertainment is also actively developing new tax rebate markets. For example, Shahai Entertainment has a vice president of Puerto Rican descent who has returned to Puerto Rico several times to emphasize the economic benefits of filming in the upper class. Stimulating effect.


    Years of lobbying, coupled with the strong support of Relativity Entertainment, Puerto Rico this month announced a new policy aimed at attracting global film and television projects.


    If a film and television project can be filmed in Puerto Rico, it will receive tax rebates and subsidies after the project is completed. The amount depends on how much the crew shoots in Puerto Rico, and can reach up to 40% of the amount spent!


    This amount is very considerable. Relativity Entertainment is near the water tower, and many projects that can be used for shooting in Puerto Rico immediately issued relevant applications.


    However, because of the relatively great diversity of customs, Puerto Rico, even if it has a policy advantage, cannot form a major overseas filming base for Hollywood.


    In contrast, a large area from Germany to the east, that is, Eastern European countries in the traditional sense, can better meet the requirements of Hollywood shooting.


    For example, Shahai Entertainment established contact with the Bulgarian government through Uvi-Bauer''s "Vampire Lane".


    With Uvi Bauer acting as an intermediary, Ronan also took the time to go to Bulgaria to investigate related policies and supporting conditions.


    The Bulgarian government paid much attention to Ronan''s arrival. The prime minister met him specially, made many promises, and accompanied him to a film and television production base in the suburbs of Sofia.


    Uvi-Bauer said to Ronan before that Bulgaria is a good location for shooting, with tax advantages, strong government support, low labor prices, supporting facilities, and quality of personnel.


    In particular, the landforms are rich, with beaches, forests, and plains, including ancient European, English, and Soviet buildings, as well as modern buildings.


    Ronan came to Bulgaria in person, and also recognized Uvi Bauer''s statement.


    Especially after visiting many ancient buildings similar to castles, Ronan had an idea. It seems that this place is very suitable for shooting "Game of Thrones" in a real way.


    In some places, there is basically no need to set up a scene, just shoot in real scene.


    However, with local policies, Relativity Entertainment also needs appropriate response personnel.


    This must ensure that the production manager or executive producer of Shahai Entertainment has sufficient quality.


    Ronan specifically called George Clint and Jessica Felton, and asked for more professional training.


    Relativity Entertainment''s film and television production projects will become more international in the future.


    The film crew is in charge of the overall situation, but the production manager or executive producer needs to be familiar with the complex tax rebate and funding policies of various countries, and familiar with the English and professional levels of local practitioners in order to make the most cost-effective for different projects s Choice.


    For example, a lot of indoor shooting, a lot of special effects, and there are Hollywood blockbusters starring well-known British actors, the UK is a good choice.


    If the film has a large number of ancient or modern European locations, requires a large number of setting and prop production, and requires a large number of related staff, then it is not cost-effective to choose the United Kingdom, because the personnel costs are too high, and Bulgaria is a good choice at this time.


    Although only two days in Bulgaria, Ronan was treated like a state guest. The Bulgarian government apparently regarded him as a **** of wealth.


    Moreover, the two sides had a cooperation. The Bulgarian government naturally has certain expectations for continued cooperation.


    Before leaving Bulgaria, Ronan signed an agreement of intent with the Bulgarian government.


    The Bulgarian government has promised the largest preferential policies for the film and television projects of Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment guarantees that no less than eight film and television dramas will be filmed in Bulgaria in the next ten years, and there will be at least two Hollywood top production projects.


    For example, for the sequel of Uvi-Bauer''s "Vampire Lane", the first choice is Bulgaria.


    Uvi-Bauer¡¯s "Bloodline" is about to be released. The German director has used Netflix Sharing as a platform since early August, and has continued to do self-marketing under the direction of embassy film professionals to make "Bleakline" Attracted the attention of many people.


    Having said that, Uvi Bauer can be described as a star-level celebrity. Back then, he punched the film critics and won not only the titles of "Critics'' Enemy" and "Critic''s Nemesis", but also a huge reputation.


    According to traditional media descriptions, Uvi Bauer is naturally a villain and a super bad director.


    But on the Internet, there are many people who support Uvi Bauer.


    Times are different and movie audiences are also different. It is gradually no longer a rare thing for bad film directors to attract a bunch of iron fans.


    In a few years, similar situations will become more and more common.


    Even many directors won the unanimous applause of fans no matter how bad the film is.


    These situations are slowly emerging in Uvi Bauer.


    Ronan returned to Germany again. In Berlin, many film companies and financial institutions have formed a formal interest consortium to deal with possible industry crises.


    However, Ronan does not need to be involved.


    After all, he is an outsider after all, and his relationship with the German film industry is more of a commercial partnership.


    Even if the German government really cancels the tax rebate, Relativity Entertainment has other markets that can operate.


    Bulgaria is also a pretty good alternative.


    Ronan¡¯s last day in Berlin, Tony Koch and Hertha¡¯s shareholders formally reached an agreement to fully acquire Hertha.


    This Berlin Bundesliga team will gradually change in the direction of player black shops according to the plan.


    Tony Koch has already made enough preparations, such as what he said to operate Eastern European players coming to Germany to play.


    He showed Ronan a list of candidates for winter transfers, most of whom are players in their twenties or even younger.


    Ronan also saw a very familiar name. At the age of 18 he was elected as the Super League Footballer of Bosnia and Herzegovina Currently playing for Dinamo Zagreb, Croatia, Luca, who has just turned 20 -Modric.


    The information in the appendix to the roster has photos of the players. Ronan looked at the young face and did not recognize the wrong person.


    Of course, Modric is too young now. If Tony Koch can come to Hertha Berlin, it will also be in the sight of Manchester United.


    If Tony Koch can''t do anything about it, let Manchester United buy someone and then rent out to practice.


    Although Giggs was successful in his transformation, he was old after all.


    Scholes is no longer young, and has been injured frequently in the past two years.


    This is also considered to find a replacement for the two in advance.


    After Tony Koch acquired Hertha Berlin, Ronan did not stop in Germany and Europe, but returned to North America directly, staying in New York for a day.


    Martin Scorsese is leading the "Infinite Walker" crew filming in New York.

 Chapter 844： Small supporting role

    New York, Brooklyn.


    As the sky lighted up, the crew of "Infernal Walker" stationed in an old-fashioned hotel got busy. Ronan, who arrived in New York only last night, also drove by car to report to the crew.


    Martin Scorsese is busy preparing for today''s filming, and an assistant producer has already been waiting at the door.


    "Mr. Anderson." The assistant producer led the way: "Please here."


    Ronan nodded slightly, followed him towards the dressing room, and asked casually, "Where are Tom and Will?"


    The assistant replied respectfully: "Mr. Cruise and Mr. Smith went to their dressing rooms half an hour ago."


    When he arrived in the dressing room, Ronan took off his coat and sat in front of the makeup mirror.


    He looked at a female makeup artist who was about forty years old and asked, "What do I need to do?"


    "Please relax." There is no doubt about the professionalism of the makeup artist of the crew.


    Ronan said: "You have the final say here, I will cooperate with you."


    The makeup artist secretly breathed a sigh of relief, after all, sitting here is the boss¡¯s boss, Hollywood¡¯s top powerful figure, and the master of the crew.


    She had been worried before, what if she made a request that was not suitable for shooting?


    Now it seems that I think too much.


    Ronan Anderson has a very good attitude.


    The assistant makeup artist was doing the final treatment of the clothes Ronan was going to wear, and the makeup artist was busy around Ronan.


    For Ronan, this is also a relatively novel experience.


    As an actor with lines, Ronan appeared in the filming for the first time.


    This is also his agreement with Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and director Martin Scorsese has no objections.


    While the makeup artist was busy, he said, "Mr. Anderson, your facial contours are clear, and your facial features are three-dimensional. Just a little outline will be very photogenic."


    Ronan jokingly said, "I''m worried about stealing Tom''s play."


    The makeup artist laughed. This situation is impossible because the character setting and the shooting angle of the camera lens are determined, and Tom Cruise is the protagonist in the opponent scene to be shot today.


    After putting on makeup and changing into costumes, Ronan looked at it, as if he had become an American street gangster in the 1970s and 1980s.


    It is estimated that I can sell washing powder.


    Ten minutes later, Ronan followed the assistant producer to the set.


    This is an old-fashioned bar with very retro decoration.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith have arrived and are talking to director Martin Scorsese.


    Ronan walked over directly.


    It was working hours, and there was no talk of a few people, and Tom Cruise and Will Smith just nodded to Ronan.


    Martin Scorsese didn''t talk nonsense, and said directly to Ronan: "The next thing to be filming is your rivalry with Tom."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked, "What do I need to do?"


    Martin Scorsese said: "Follow me first."


    He came to the entrance of the bar, pointed at the bar and said, "You bring people in from the outside and see Tom sitting there. Go straight to it and use the bottle on the bar to interrupt Tom''s hand."


    "understood."


    Ronan walked twice in a row under the guidance of Martin Scorsese to familiarize himself with the shooting process.


    Martin Scorsese saw that it was almost the same, returned to his position, and began to prepare the crew for filming.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith came over.


    "Don''t be nervous." Tom Cruise said, "Ronan, you are used to filming, but it''s nothing."


    Will Smith said: "Isn''t your acting very good?"


    Ronan said, "Can that be the same as making a movie?"


    Will Smith smiled and said, "Almost."


    Tom Cruise encouraged Ronan: "Although it is a long shot, it is not difficult and there is no literary drama. You can do it."


    Ronan is certainly not nervous. Although he has not participated in filming on the spot, he is very familiar with filming after being a producer for so many years.


    This scene is really not difficult.


    "Get ready." The deputy director came to inform.


    Ronan''s position was very upright, and he immediately obeyed the instructions and went outside the bar, where he joined several other young actors.


    In this scene, he is the head of a group of young gangsters selling laundry detergent on the street. He had a conflict with the male protagonist played by Tom Cruise.


    After a few minutes, the filming started, and when notified, Ronan took a few steps forward, opened the door of the bar, and walked in.


    Tom Cruise was sitting in a prominent position at the bar.


    Ronan felt something abnormal on the left side, and subconsciously rolled his head over there.


    "Stop!" Director Martin Scorsese called to stop the filming and said directly: "Ronan, you''re looking at the camera."


    Ronan raised his hand and said, "Sorry..."


    Although he has participated in the shooting and production of many film projects and has absolutely rich experience, Ronan has not experienced any professional training related to performance, and inevitably made mistakes that are more common for novices.


    This is also human instinct.


    Ronan returned to the outside of the bar, and after a few minutes, the shooting resumed.


    Entering the bar, Ronan went directly to the bar, staring at Tom Cruise with a bad eye: "Billy, you are hiding here."


    Tom Cruise first said a sentence beginning with "F", then scolded: "You bastards, get out of here!"


    Ronan followed the shooting requirements and didn''t say much. He directly picked up the prop bottle on the bar and slammed it on Tom Cruise''s head.


    Tom Cruise raised his right hand to block it. The wine bottle smashed into his forearm and shattered instantly. The splashed liquid fell on the heads of the two of them.


    "Ah..." Tom Cruise called painfully.


    Ronan kicked Tom Cruise to the ground and greeted the people behind: "Hit me!"


    A group of detergent gangsters came up, and Tom Cruise hugged his head in cooperation.


    "Stop." Martin Scorsese called to stop the filming and said, "This one is over."


    Ronan wiped the alcohol-scented liquid on his face and reached out to Tom Cruise on the ground.


    Tom Cruise grabbed Ronan''s hand, stood up, and said to Ronan at the same time: "Don''t wipe it anymore, we need to shoot."


    This also reminded Ronan that there will be shooting next.


    "Are you all right?" Ronan pointed to Tom Cruise''s arm.


    Tom Cruise shook his arm and said, "Fortunately, it''s not broken. Ronan, did you use too much strength to avenge your personal revenge."


    Ronan spoke eloquently: "I''m worried that the wine bottle won''t break."


    Tom Cruise said helplessly: "Don''t you worry about planning my arm?"


    Ronan added, "I tried the props when they were first made, and there is no problem."


    The filming soon started again, Tom Cruise lay on the ground again, Will Smith appeared on the scene, as a policeman, broke into the bar with his partner.


    This scene is also not difficult, and Ronan will not be allowed to show his acting skills in such a small role.


    Will Smith rescued Tom Cruise from the bastard, then took Ronan and brought out the bar, even if the filming was over.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith are in very good condition. Ronan is just acting as the background board for the first time these two characters really meet, and don¡¯t play much. Everything is in accordance with the requirements of director Martin Scorsese. Step by step is enough.


    In any case, in addition to making a low-level mistake at the beginning, Ronan used his years of experience as a producer to finish two scenes in only three shots.


    After the shooting, Ronan went to Martin Scorsese to see the specific shooting situation.


    In both scenes, the camera focused on Tom Cruise or Will Smith. His small character who stepped on people first and then was stepped on was very inconspicuous.


    Even the face flashed by.


    Ronan can also understand why he only took two shots and only took three shots.


    It''s not how well he plays, but the camera''s requirements for this role are relatively low.


    After all, this is a character that is not even a small supporting role.


    At the end of the two scenes, Ronan finished filming all of his scenes, and then returned to the dressing room to remove his makeup, and then watched the shooting on the set.


    As in other crews, Ronan never expressed any opinions on the set during the filming of the crew, and will maintain the absolute authority of the director during shooting.


    Even if there is a problem, it is resolved by communicating with the director privately.


    Moreover, Martin Scorsese''s professionalism and ability in directing far exceed him as a producer.


    Martin Scorsese is very strict, Tom Cruise and Will Smith are in very good condition, most of the shots are taken only once or twice.


    Frankly speaking, at the Oscars, some actors can''t get performance awards, it''s not that there is a problem with acting.


    Prejudice often affects the choices of many judges.


    Because he had already won the best actor in the last Oscar, and the relationship is very good, Will Smith did not compete with Tom Cruise for the first actor instead asked for the role. The second actor with a lighter weight.


    Tom Cruise also worked very hard. He started to prepare for the role before the production of the crew. He appeared in the camera and started with the word "F" at every turn. He didn''t look like Tom K. Ruth.


    In the past, Tom Cruise played too many cool and handsome roles. In the eyes of those middle-aged and old whites, he was a representative figure of the milky sect. Even if he played well in some movies, he still chose to ignore it.


    Tom Cruise has always wanted to get an Oscar for best actor, even if it has no effect on his status in Hollywood.


    Before Tom Cruise and Pat Kingsley fell out, the fuse was the Oscar rush.


    The goal of "Infinite Walker" is very clear, that is, the future awards season and Oscars. Ronan has set three main goals, namely the best picture, best actor and best director.


    The focus of Relativity Entertainment this year is "Brokeback Mountain", "Infinite Walker" will naturally be placed next year.

 Chapter 845： New and old

    "Actually you did a good job."


    In the restaurant, Will Smith said to Ronan while eating steak, "Your acting skills are excellent. Of course, this is among extras."


    Ronan put down his knife and fork and said, "Can''t you give me some real encouragement? I plan to continue to be an actor and a superhero in the future."


    Tom Cruise asked: "If you want to be a superhero, you need to train yourself first."


    Ronan asked, "Not all superheroes are those with muscles in their heads, such as Tony Stark."


    Will Smith asked interestedly: "When will "Iron Man" be released?"


    Ronan picked up the cup, drank his mouth water, and said unhurriedly, "The summer vacation next year will begin."


    "The beginning of the summer vacation?" Will Smith said: "In the past two years, you seem to have controlled the first weekend of the summer vacation."


    Ronan said with a smile: "In the future, I plan to make the summer file an exclusive weekend for Relativity Entertainment. At the beginning of each summer file, there will be a super production of Relativity Entertainment."


    Tom Cruise said: "Relativistic entertainment has to face a lot of competition."


    Ronan seemed to say easily: "Business is inevitable from competition."


    "Don''t talk about it." Will Smith suggested: "The weekend is coming soon, and the U.S. Open final is about to start. Are you two going to watch the game?"


    Tom Cruise shook his head: "There is something in the church on the weekend. I have to attend. I shouldn''t have time."


    When Connie called when she first arrived in New York last night, Ronan said, "I''m going to see the situation here. I''m not sure now."


    Will Smith sighed: "You guys, don''t know how to enjoy. I will inform you in advance that after the U.S. Open is over, there will be a championship night party. All players participating in the U.S. Open, including youth games, may be at the party. There are many beauties in tennis."


    Tom Cruise said directly: "Sister Williams, for example?"


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing. The so-called beauties in tennis need to be supported by athletic performance. If they do not reach a certain level, they will not be noticeable.


    Maria Sharapova does not win the Grand Slam championship, can she have the nickname of a Russian girl?


    There is also Kournikova, all kinds of ridicule for her competitive level, but there is also an undeniable fact that Kournikova has a quasi-first-class level, which can attract attention.


    As for the Williams sisters, they are absolutely capable players.


    In an interview some time ago, Big Worm Rodman said that he had singled out the Williams sisters and was beaten up. Together, the two sisters are as powerful as Madonna.


    "You were able to stand and walk out of the Williams sisters." Ronan was deeply impressed: "Will, you are really talented."


    Will Smith is rare and modest: "It''s nothing." He exaggerated: "There is a black director and part-time actor in the San Fernando Valley. That''s an extraordinary talent. The film made is like a massacre. ."


    Tom Cruise suddenly asked: "Does Relativity Entertainment not enter that industry? I have heard more than once that the market for that industry is broader than Hollywood."


    "That industry is even more closed than Hollywood." Ronan knows somewhat: "Behind every company, you can see the shadow of a big group. Now that Relativity Entertainment is facing fierce competition in Hollywood, it is not suitable to go to San Fernando Valley. Open up a second battlefield."


    Will Smith checked the time: "It''s almost there. We should go back and prepare for the afternoon shooting."


    Tom Cruise stood up: "We''ll talk another day."


    The two people still had work to do, so they quickly left the restaurant and returned to the dressing room to apply makeup.


    Ronan also went out of the restaurant and did not leave the crew for the time being. He went to the set and chatted with Martin Scorsese.


    The topic of the two is not about shooting, but about the future awards of the film.


    "Your relationship over there should be launched as soon as possible." Ronan reminded in a low voice: "Like George, Steven and Frank, please ask, I believe they are also willing to help old friends."


    Martin Scorsese said: "They have done a lot for me." But he understands that the award depends on more than the movie, otherwise he would have won the Oscar for best director or best picture long ago: "They can only let them Help me out."


    Ronan said: "On the Relativity Entertainment side, after this year''s Oscars are over, we will make every effort to prepare for this film. Embassy Pictures is also applying for the competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival next year for "The Infinite Walker."


    Martin Scorsese calculated it: "In May next year, there is absolutely no problem. I will be able to finish it on time."


    "Regardless of whether it can win the prize in Cannes or not." Ronan said again: "We all have to make "Infinite Walker" famous."


    Frankly speaking, this gangster movie by Martin Scorsese is very American, but the response in Europe is definitely better than in Asia.


    As for Asia, especially in East Asia and Southeast Asia, where the Hong Kong version of the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy is ahead, Ronan did not expect "Infernal Affairs" to be highly rated.


    There may even be a lot of curses, more than the "F" in Tom Cruise''s lines.


    A male protagonist full of romantic poetry and melancholic temperament, who is portrayed by Tom Cruise as a rough guy who is full of swear words and hastily rushed, will definitely incur dissatisfaction and even criticism from many original audiences and East Asian media.


    The first impression is always good, just like first love.


    For example, some of Ronan¡¯s classmates once watched "Cry on the Island" first, and then "Sixth Sense" because of the actor''s reputation. The reversals in "Small Island Cry" are all broken.


    In fact, the opposite is true.


    Preconceived notions are common in the crowd.


    With Martin Scorsese''s achievements, fame and status, it is impossible for the Academy and Oscars to ignore it, but the appearance of "Aviator" is too ugly.


    Returning to fame and good at gangster movies, perhaps the academy will give Martin Scorsese the recognition he deserves.


    Because this is not because of a film to win an award, but like Julia Roberts, through years of accumulation to get the statuette.


    Relativity Entertainment must do a good job ahead of time, and Martin Scorsese is no exception.


    After decades of work, Martin has too many old folks.


    Perhaps these people think that voting for "Aviator" is a psychological barrier, but it will be much better to give the gangster movie that Martin is best at.


    Among the four major directors in the 1980s, George Lucas retired from the directors'' union early and was no longer a member of the academy. It was impossible to win.


    Spielberg and Francis Coppola have long since won the prize.


    Only Martin Scorsese is left.


    And in terms of the age structure and the development of Hollywood, the white group like Spielberg, who is about 60 years old, is gradually replacing the older generation and gradually becoming the core class of the college.


    However, the replacement of the old and the new in the film academy is not generally difficult, because the members of the academy are lifelong.


    Therefore, many actors who do not recruit the academy can only survive slowly. If the old men who discriminate against them are killed, their situation at the Oscars will also change.


    But Ronan never expected Oscars to become an open style, because the old man died, and the middle generation who had a slightly more radical style became old when they were in charge.


    Once people get old, their thinking tends to be conservative.


    Ronan is very sure about one thing. When he gets old, he will be uncomfortable with young people. Thoughts such as "Beat Generation" and "Decadent Generation" will emerge.


    In order not to become a super conservative, we must get along with young people more.


    Therefore, rich old men always like young and beautiful girls.


    Ronan did not delay Martin Scorsese''s work. After the crew entered the scene one after another, they took the initiative to go to the rest of the set.


    Next, I will film the rivalry between Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson.


    Jessica Chastain, who had a scene to be filmed in the afternoon, also came to the set and greeted Ronan first when she entered the rest area.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Jessica Chastain''s skin is very white, coupled with red long hair, these two aspects are comparable to Nicole Kidman.


    In Hollywood, it can be called a white shiny type.


    Ronan nodded in greeting: "Hello, Jesse." He asked, "Is it going well on the crew?"


    "Very smoothly." Jessica Chastain said with a smile: "Tom and Will took good care of me and helped me a lot."


    There are some things that Jessica Chastain is embarrassed to say. Many people in the crew know that she came to the crew to participate in the audition through Ronan, thinking she has a close relationship with Ronan.


    Even Tom Cruise and Will Smith shared the same view and regarded her as Ronan''s lover.


    Therefore, some messy disputes in the crew did not appear to her.


    Ronan said casually: "They all gave you very high evaluations."


    Jessica Chastain didn''t know that this was purely a fool, and said: "I can work with Tom and Will and Director Scorsese. I treasure it very much and will work harder.


    As the boss, Ronan has always liked to work hard as an employee: "Do it well. There are many movie projects of Relativity Entertainment ah." Jessica Chastain vowed: "I will."


    Jack Nicholson arrived on the set at this time. After seeing Ronan, he took the initiative to say hello.


    This is a well-known Hollywood personality actor, is also a famous playboy, there are countless female stars rumored to have a relationship with him.


    Of course, Jack Nicholson is also very talented.


    In the 1989 version of "Batman", Jack Nicholson created a classic clown.


    But once, the spokesperson of the clown was quickly replaced by another person.


    Later, there was another clown who received more praise.


    This is also a normal alternation of old and new.


    It can also be said that the role of the clown is naturally easy to shine.

 Chapter 846： Please behave

    On weekends, the crew normally rested. Since Connie did not come over there, Ronan did not care about related matters for the time being, and had time to watch the men''s singles final of the 2005 US Open with Will Smith.


    As one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis, the U.S. Open finals are also a gathering place for celebrities from all walks of life.


    For example, Ronan saw a pair of sisters of the Hearst family, Paris Hilton, the famous real estate agent named Tang in New York, and his **** daughter.


    "Hello, Ronan." In the VIP area of ??the main stand, Paris-Hilton shook hands with Ronan: "It''s been a long time."


    Behind her was a female assistant with five short stature, who looked familiar.


    Ronan smiled: "Paris, you are more beautiful."


    The videotape incident that broke last year has made Paris-Hilton famous and popular all over the world.


    However, after not seeing it for a while, Ronan found that Paris Hilton''s big and small eyes became more obvious.


    Is it related to too much nightlife?


    Paris-Hilton tried to invite: "Ronan, you rarely come to New York. When will you be free? I invite you to a party."


    Ronan somewhat understands that Paris Hilton at this stage is a little bit shattered for hype. He doesn''t want to be used as a stepping stone.


    "Recently I have a lot of work." Ronan dealt with it, "Wait until I have time."


    Upon hearing this, Paris-Hilton immediately shifted her target and looked at Will Smith next to her: "Will, do you have time?"


    "Party..." Will Smith seemed interested.


    The two whispered together, in a posture of love at first sight.


    The female assistant of Paris-Hilton quietly moved to Ronan''s side with a smile on her face and said, "Mr. Anderson, it''s a great honor to meet you."


    Ronan nodded slightly, with a rather cold attitude: "Hello."


    In public, Ronan usually pays great attention to etiquette, but facing people in this family, it really makes people feel bad.


    The female assistant suddenly stretched out her hand and stuffed Ronan with a note. Seeing that Ronan was not picking up, she quickly whispered: "I can do what Paris can do. I am..."


    She hadn''t said anything yet, Paris-Hilton, who sensed the movement here, suddenly turned her head and said, "Jin, remember your identity!"


    "Sorry, Ronan." Paris-Hilton then put a smile on Ronan: "She is too polite."


    The female assistant didn''t dare to disobey Paris Hilton. Not only did she shut her mouth, she also stepped aside in a resolute manner.


    "It''s okay." Ronan said casually, calling Will Smith: "Go to the box."


    Will Smith looked at the female assistant with interest, and then accompanied Ronan to the box in the stands.


    Paris-Hilton stared at the female assistant coldly and scolded her head and face.


    The female assistant dared not reply a word.


    Entering the box, Ronan shook hands with Bloomberg next door and exchanged greetings.


    Although it is the first time to meet each other, they are both top-notch existences in their respective industries, and they are not too strange.


    "Is that Paris Hilton''s assistant just now?" Will Smith asked in a low voice after sitting down.


    Ronan replied casually: "It seems so."


    Will Smith murmured, "This assistant is good, much better than Paris Hilton."


    Ronan was speechless for a while and asked, "Will, are you not interested in her?"


    Will Smith said: "The lordosis is raised and the back is warped, the body is first-rate..."


    Ronan didn''t know what to say. Maybe black people''s appreciation of beauty is somewhat different from the public.


    "I remind you." Ronan didn''t want to watch Will Smith jump into the fire pit, put away the joke, and said seriously: "I have heard about this woman, for the sake of your safety and reputation, it is best to stay away from her. a little."


    This female assistant used to learn Paris Hilton from everything in the early stage.


    Ronan believes that if Will Smith gets together with her, it may not take a few days before the video about the two will be spread all over the world.


    Later, the people in her family will probably jump out one after another, and get another wave of heat.


    This is a family based on scandals.


    Someone once called them a celebrity family, maybe it would be more appropriate to change the last word in the celebrity.


    If the actor in the videotape is replaced by Will Smith, the effect can be imagined.


    There may be scruples when switching to someone else, but they definitely do it.


    Will Smith is not an idiot. Ronan''s solemn reminder also caught his attention. He glanced at Paris Hilton and said, "Don''t worry, I won''t faint. In my case. , What kind of woman can''t find? I won''t ask for trouble."


    Ronan saw that Will Smith had listened, and said no more.


    He can''t control or care about what people in that family want to do, but there is a prerequisite, don''t provoke him.


    The game started soon.


    This men''s singles final can be described as the most representative matchup between the old and new forces in the tennis world.


    The future Swiss king Federer will play against American veteran Agassi.


    Ronan does not know much about tennis as much as football, but he can still understand the basic rules.


    Tennis matches, especially the men''s singles match of the Grand Slam triumph of five innings, are often marathons.


    The transition between old and new is a natural law that can never be broken in the professional sports arena. Although veteran Agassi has worked hard and still has the advantage of home court, he eventually lost to Federer one by three.


    This also marks the Swiss king can harvest another cow.


    At the end of the game, Ronan left the arena and went to the toilet when the assistant Paris-Hilton came up again.


    But this time there was no acquaintance of Paris Hilton, and Finch stopped her directly.


    "Mr. Anderson..." The female assistant put on the most charming appearance.


    But in Ronan''s eyes, more than 90% of the women in this stadium look much better than her.


    Ronan waved at Vinci and left directly.


    "Madam." Vinci warned coldly, "Please respect yourself."


    It''s a pity that the women in this family don''t understand and value most, they are self-esteem and self-respect.


    A bodyguard stopped, and the female assistant could only watch Ronan disappear in disappointment.


    Although the woman opposite looked terrifying, Fincher was used to seeing big people, how could he care about the eyes and expressions of such small people.


    The female assistant is full of evil fires, including the oppression of Paris Hilton as an assistant, everyone¡¯s eyes are focused on Paris Hilton and ignoring her, there is an urgent desire to become famous and get rich. ...


    To be honest, she was fed up with Paris Hilton and it was time to leave.


    Do you want to make up some news hype?


    She looked in the direction where Ronan Anderson had left, but she saw the cold eyes of several bodyguards, shivering instantly.


    Even if you want to hype, you have to make up stars like Will Smith. People like Ronan Anderson can''t provoke or can''t provoke them!


    As a woman who dared to take the initiative to release scandal videotapes, she is not a fool, and she still has the most basic understanding.


    Otherwise, he would not come to Paris Hilton as an assistant and punching bag.


    The day after the men''s singles game, Ronan attended the "Champions Night" party hosted by the United States Tennis Association. With Will Smith, an old tennis industry driver leading the way, he didn''t have to worry about getting lost.


    For example, under the introduction of Will Smith, Ronan met the famous Anna Kournikova and Swiss Princess Hingis.


    Anna Kournikova is accompanied by her boyfriend, and Hingis is a nice talker.


    "I didn''t expect the ten billionaires to be so young." Hingis''s usual style directly invited: "Mr. Anderson, why don''t we talk to another place."


    Ronan declined: "Sorry, I still have something to do and can''t go away."


    Because of the relationship with Manchester United, he has heard about some things in the Premier League. Hingis is currently dealing with Arsenal''s **** tower Sol Campbell.


    As the world-renowned Princess Huahua, there are countless other men who have scandals with Hingis.


    Hingis'' style has always been heroic, and he didn''t say much. He politely left and went to other places. It didn''t take long for Ronan to see her leaving the banquet hall with the Australian flying fish Thorpe.


    Ronan also saw Maria Sharapova, who was extremely tall and sturdy. It could be described as wide shoulders and thick back.


    To be a typical female power player, Sharapova''s body shape can be imagined.


    Ronan chatted for a while with Bloomberg who also came to the party. Although the other party had switched from democracy to republic, investment on both sides was a common behavior of many large group companies.


    This short-term will not consider participating in the donkey and elephant competition game.


    In January of this year, Xiaobei started his second term. Ronan and Heitan, the key investment of Relativity Entertainment, have already begun to compete for the next donkey and elephant competition.


    As one of the first big groups to invest in Heitan If Heitan can successfully enter the White House, Relativity Entertainment will launch a series of plans during his tenure.


    Don''t ask for much support, but try to reduce resistance as much as possible.


    As for how much contention there is behind this game, and how much benefit exchange there is, Hollywood can only be said to be insignificant.


    For some indescribable reason, even if Ronan would be involved, he couldn''t speak out, lest the beasts would show their power.


    Relativity Entertainment has set up a team directly responsible for Ronan, specifically responsible for liaising with Heitan or other political figures and dealing with matters directly related to politics.


    There are basically such departments within large companies.


    After chatting with Bloomberg, Ronan turned around in the banquet hall and greeted people from time to time. Another major function of this kind of party is to broaden interpersonal relationships.


    The day after the party, Connie came to New York from Los Angeles, Ronan also moved to work.

 Chapter 847： Money is the biggest capital

    For the sake of confidentiality of work, Ronan left the crew of "The Infinite Walker" after Connie arrived and moved into the presidential suite of the Manhattan Hotel.


    "Are you sure?" Ronan asked Connie in the study: "The news from Disney is reliable?"


    Connie said: "It''s completely reliable. Roy Disney has come to Wall Street. The news was personally detected by Robert Iger."


    Ronan nodded: "He is seeking the support of Wall Street."


    Connie glanced at the notebook in her hand: "In the past two decades, Michael Eisner has absorbed a considerable amount of funds from Wall Street in Walt Disney''s continuous financing expansion and mergers and acquisitions. Wall Street includes Goldman Sachs. Many companies hold shares in Disney. Although there are not many companies alone, it may only be a few percent, but when added together, the number is also considerable."


    Ronan was not surprised by this. Hollywood and Wall Street had established business ties long ago, and Wall Street capital has repeatedly penetrated into Hollywood.


    Similar to other investments, Wall Street investment institutions do not seek to control a certain company. The investment is purely for profit.


    Only profit is the eternal pursuit of Wall Street.


    Connie¡¯s words continue: ¡°In addition, many banks across the United States are also headquartered in New York. They have had business dealings with Walt Disney in the past, and some of them may also hold a small amount of Disney shares. According to Robert Iger¡¯s It is inferred that another major purpose of Roy Disney¡¯s trip is to cut off Michael Eisner¡¯s connection with the bank as much as possible so that he cannot raise a relatively large amount of funds in a short time."


    Ronan understands the intention behind this: "While Roy Disney and Michael Eisner are fighting for shareholders, they are very likely to secretly acquire shares to gain majority support."


    In fact, Roy Disney''s plan is very simple, and it will be very effective if it follows normal procedures. It will unite the majority of shareholders of the company and initiate a resolution at the general meeting of shareholders to drive Michael Eisner to step down.


    In the eyes of many Disney shareholders, Michael Eisner is now Walt Disney''s sinner.


    But similarly, there are not a few people who support Michael Eisner.


    Michael Eisner is in office. When Walt Disney first went public, its market value was only US$2 billion, but in the hands of Michael Eisner, Disney has developed into a comprehensive entertainment media group with a market value of nearly US$40 billion.


    "One more thing." Connie added: "Under the impetus of Roy Disney, multiple Disney shareholders have joined forces to prepare to sue the Disney board headed by Michael Eisner to the Delaware Chancery Court."


    Ronan interjected: "Michael Ovitz is leaving?"


    "Yes." Connie said: "Robert Iger got the news that Michael Eisner acted arbitrarily in the resignation of Michael Ovitz, made a procedural error, signed and paid unapproved 1 A severance payment of US$40 million, requiring Michael Eisner to compensate the money, with interest totaling US$200 million."


    This can also be called a turning point in Michael Ovitz''s life.


    At that time, the talented agent transferred from CAA to Disney. He lacked the ability and experience to control a giant company like Disney, and lacked the creativity and coordination capabilities required by Disney World. As a result, both sides lost.


    Since then, Michael Ovitz has never been able to make it onto the first stage of Hollywood.


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "Don''t worry about the lawsuit, Michael Eisner can keep his current position. He has enough strength to dismantle the litigation group. On the contrary, he can only end sadly."


    In fact, the ultimate goal of the lawsuit is not to make Michael Eisner compensate 200 million US dollars, but to step down.


    This can both distract the energy of Michael Eisner''s team and undermine his reputation among shareholders.


    Roy Disney is relatively decent, but business competition can use more than decent methods.


    Similarly, Ronan considers himself very decent, and he certainly uses more than decent means when facing Walt Disney.


    Frankly speaking, he doesn''t care who won Disney in the end, he only cares about the benefits that Relativity Entertainment can get when facing such a golden opportunity.


    Ronan remembers clearly that once Michael Eisner failed at the Disney shareholders meeting and had to step down, and then Roy Disney took the lead in Disney by Robert Iger.


    Only then did Baby Di.


    According to Walt Disney''s rules, as long as more than half of the shareholders vote of no confidence, Michael Eisner will step down.


    Ronan vaguely saw that it seemed that about 60% of shareholders had voted for no confidence.


    This shows that the gap between Michael Eisner and Roy Disney is not as big as imagined.


    It is also impossible for Michael Eisner to step down easily.


    One of the biggest characteristics of Vanity Fair is that when you stand in the spotlight, all the money and connections are flooded with it; when you are not well-known, your family is sparse and no one cares.


    Hollywood is a jungle world. It is not easy to break a **** path from a melee, and it is even more difficult to give up.


    It is not easy to do this.


    Money is the biggest capital in Vanity Fair.


    Roy Disney came to New York to cut off Michael Eisner''s financing channels.


    After thinking for a while, Ronan said to Connie: "Call Roy Disney later today, I want to meet him."


    Connie said, "Okay, I can contact Roy Disney''s personal assistant."


    Ronan and Robert Iger developed a special Disney plan, but the plan is not static, but can be adjusted at any time according to the actual situation.


    Connie was about to leave, and suddenly thought of something, and reminded: ""Vampire Lane" was released last weekend, I have sent the specific data to your mailbox."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I''ll take a look."


    Ronan doesn''t want to say much about the content of Wubao''s new film, but he still has certain expectations in terms of commercial advancement.


    Uvi-Bauer has been very active on the Internet recently, drawing attention everywhere.


    For example, on the eve of the release of "Bloodline", Uvi-Bauer declared through Netflix sharing and other media platforms that "Bleakline" could accept normal film critics, but if someone abused him, he wouldn''t mind issuing another challenge invitation.


    Of course, there will never be fewer people talking.


    Uvi Bauer naturally quarreled with film critics behind.


    A large number of supporters from both sides also used Netflix as a platform to attack each other.


    Both sides have clear views and firm positions.


    Those who support film critics basically mean the same thing: the director has to rely on the work to speak.


    Brother Bao¡¯s fans are equally powerful in fighting back: Real men don¡¯t be wordy, don¡¯t scold like a woman, see you on the ring if you have the ability!


    With the lessons of the previous film critic, of course, no more film critics will take the initiative to come up for a fight. Although the ratio of film critics deliberately trying to be famous is not lower than that of Hollywood actors, facts have proved that Bao Ge''s iron fist is true Will beat people!


    The title of the critic nemesis is not for nothing.


    As soon as Brother Bao made an iron fist, the critics trembled.


    In addition to continuing to anger film critics, Brother Bao another major action is to take advantage of the "World of Warcraft" hot, repeatedly confessed to Blizzard.


    Articles like "Warcraft, my favorite" and "Stories that Blizzard and I had to tell" frequently appeared on Brother Bao''s Netflix share.


    As a result, many movie fans know that Brother Bao is a big fan of Blizzard.


    Blizzard found that the number of users of "World of Warcraft" in North America and even Europe has recently grown more rapidly.


    It seems that the reputation of "World of Warcraft" has spread to the game world.


    It is not the negative fame associated with Internet addiction and electric shocks on the other side of the Pacific, but the fame that really attracts attention.


    According to the latest news, Blizzard seems to have changed its attitude towards Uvi Bauer.


    Although Blizzard insists on the strategy of high-quality games, how can people who have experienced Blizzard¡¯s repeated eating and cooking, and the Lich King¡¯s anger and anger fail to see the true face of a commercial company?


    After all, Blizzard is also a commercial company, and its first pursuit is always profit.


    For those who can effectively bring profit, the attitude will naturally be different.


    As the saying goes, the **** decides the head, but the decision on which side of the **** sits is ultimately commercial profit.


    Moreover, under the long-term harassment of Brother Bao, Blizzard has gradually gained an understanding of Hollywood and the film industry, as well as the simplest reason for the operation of a movie.


    The film itself can not make money, but the film must stimulate the relevant industries to make money.


    Brother Bao has already started his career as an online celebrity director, and the effect is generally good.


    Some fans said just before the movie was released: Do you want to watch classic bad movies? Brother Bao''s movie is definitely not to be missed! Don''t miss "Vampire Lane"!


    Some fans said in an interview with the media: There are many directors who can make good films in the world, and there are many directors who can make bad films, but Brother Bao has only one!


    With the popularity of public opinion and the support of fans, "Vampire Lane" will be rewarded.


    Although it did not win the North American box office championship in the first week of its release, the film¡¯s North American box office revenue for the first weekend three days was as high as 15.51 million US dollars.


    In only three days, Relativity Entertainment recovered all its investment in "Vampire Lane".


    If you count the tax rebates and subsidies that Uvi-Bauer won from the Bulgarian government, "Bloodline" has already made millions of dollars in profit.


    As for the film¡¯s appallingly low ratings, Ronan doesn¡¯t care, nor does the entire Relativity Entertainment.


    Facing such a high-quality director who continues to bring profits from energy sources and opens the door to the Bulgarian market for Relativity Entertainment, Ronan certainly attaches great importance.


    After seeing the box office data, Ronan specifically called Uvi Bauer and informed the embassy film industry to continue to pay attention to the promotion and distribution of Uvi Bauer''s new film "Life and Death" next year.


    As a person of conscience and integrity, even if Uvi Bauer can''t make a movie one day, Ronan will place him in other management positions in the group.


    For example, go to Eastern Europe to show your strengths.

 Chapter 848： Work hard for the future

    At his home in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Uvi Bauer was packing his luggage, and his new actor-girlfriend Christana Loken leaned on the porch, quietly watching Uvi Bauer busy.


    "How many days are you going?" Kristana Loken asked.


    Uvi-Bauer said: "It will take a week at the earliest. There are a lot of things in Eastern Europe that I need to deal with."


    Kristana Loken complained: "Can''t you take me with you?"


    "I''m not traveling to Eastern Europe." Uvi-Bauer touched his bald head and emphasized: "I am going to represent Ronan and Relativity Entertainment to discuss a new round of cooperation with the Bulgarian government."


    Although the two have long been together, it is the most recent thing to determine the relationship between the lovers. Kristana Loken is very clear about the importance of Relativity Entertainment to Uvi Bauer and did not continue to struggle.


    Instead, she said: "Okay, I understand. You don''t have to worry about me, put all your mind on work, I am here waiting for you to come back."


    In some ways, Brother Bao has also been assimilated by Hollywood, but he still has real affection for Christana Loken, saying: "If it goes well, I will be back in a week."


    Being able to represent Ronan to discuss a new round of cooperation with the Bulgarian government, Uvi-Bauer can clearly feel that his weight in the entire group company is also increasing.


    The important work undertaken is also increasing.


    Uvi-Bauer''s mind is not as extensive as his appearance. After several consecutive films have been shot, even if some aspects are a bit slow, and he doesn''t even want to admit it, he can see clearly that he really lacks talent as a director.


    This thing is invisible and intangible, but it is real, and even determines the ceiling of the ceiling.


    Up to now, even if Uvi-Bauer is really reckless, he can realize that his film can be successful. In fact, it is not particularly related to the film itself, mainly from the operation of Relativity Entertainment.


    Moreover, he is not a foolish man, otherwise he would not cooperate with the Embassy Pictures and play so much.


    No matter how good a plan is, a qualified executor is needed.


    Uvi-Bauer is very clear that under the chain effect, the commercial market performance of the next few films may not be a problem, but this model cannot last forever.


    What to do in the future? Dingy back to Germany?


    He has been proving to Ronan that he is not only a director, but also has other abilities, no less than that of a director.


    It was very obvious that Ronan saw it and paid attention to it.


    Uvi-Bauer is confident that even if he fails to become a director, it will not be a problem to stay in Relativity Entertainment in the future.


    On this trip to Eastern Europe, in addition to the planned Bulgaria, he also plans to visit Croatia and Seville on the southern European side, and it is best to establish preliminary contacts there.


    The landscape of southern Europe is quite good, the labor cost and price level are extremely low, and it can become a location for relativity entertainment in the future.


    As a pioneer, Uvi-Bauer''s plan is to obtain the best conditions for cooperation.


    In the afternoon, with the assistance team of Relativity Entertainment, Bao Ge boarded an international flight at Los Angeles International Airport, flew directly to Germany, and then transferred to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.


    This seemingly vulgar and vicious German director is working for a better future with a delicate mind that is contrary to his appearance.


    New York, Wall Street, Roy Disney is also working hard for the future of Walt Disney.


    As a representative of the Disney family, and the only Disney who can enter the Disney board of directors, Roy Disney finally made up his mind after years of entanglement, to invite Michael Eisner to join Disney from Walt Disney Drive away.


    In his eyes, Walt Disney has reached the moment of life and death.


    After two days in New York, Roy Disney went to investment finance companies such as Goldman Sachs and Citibank to lobby their leaders.


    These companies do not hold large shares in Disney, but they can sell them at any time. At the critical moment of Walt Disney, Roy Disney must ensure that Disney has a relatively stable stock price.


    He needs to give investors confidence.


    In addition, the total number of Disney shares held by Wall Street companies large and small is also a number that cannot be underestimated. As shareholders, who they support at the shareholders meeting at the end of the year is equally important.


    Increase investor confidence, maintain stable and smooth communication, and establish a relatively strong cooperative relationship...


    Roy Disney''s efforts have also been affected. Most investment companies have expressed support for him, thinking that Michael Eisner is no longer suitable to lead Disney forward.


    After all, these people are all after profit.


    Stepping into the door of Credit Suisse, someone had been waiting at the door to greet him. Roy Disney followed the staff leading the way to a luxuriously decorated reception room and waited for Davis, the person in charge of Credit Suisse in the United States.


    "Hello, Roy." Davis shook hands with Roy Disney enthusiastically: "It''s been a long time."


    Roy Disney had a slightly old face with a decent smile: "It didn''t take long. The last time you went to Los Angeles, we fished together."


    Davis said, "Yes, the grouper I caught is really good."


    Roy Disney said with a smile: "The fish on the west coast is always a little different from the fish on the east coast."


    Davis nodded: "One side is the Pacific Ocean, and the other is the Atlantic Ocean. Different waters have different water quality, giving birth to fish with different flavors."


    Roy Disney cut to the point: "Yes, the same fish can change in different environments."


    This was obviously not about fish, Davis did not answer, and looked at Roy Disney curiously.


    Roy Disney took a sip of the coffee and said directly: "If I remember correctly, according to the current market price estimates, Credit Suisse has as much as US$380 million in Disney shares in his hands."


    "Almost." Davis said vaguely: "At that time, Michael Eisner led Disney in the acquisition of ABC TV. He used to raise funds from Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse believes in Disney''s strength. Although Disney has been sluggish in the past two years, it has not been transferred. And cash out."


    Roy Disney answered: "Because Credit Suisse believes Disney''s business conditions will improve, right?"


    Davis smiled: "Let''s put it this way, after all, Disney is one of Hollywood''s largest companies and the top home entertainment provider."


    "But now, do you or Credit Suisse still have confidence in Disney?" Roy Disney asked.


    Davis said courteously: "Of course there is."


    Roy Disney further asked: "Really?" He did not hesitate to expose his shortcomings: "Since 2000, Disney''s performance has been declining every year, and its stock price and market value have also shown a steady decline. Once known as the world''s number one animation production, after "Tarzan", no work that can be described has appeared, and even the animation studio has survived in name."


    Davis did not speak. He had a certain understanding of Disney''s situation and knew that what Roy Disney said was true.


    But Disney is Disney after all, as long as there is a chance to get back on track.


    Even if it is a fictitious good opportunity, it can make the stock price of the immortal Disney rise.


    Then, Credit Suisse can cash out or find someone else to take the order.


    "Disney is one of the six major Hollywood companies." Davis said slowly: "In the world, there are also a number of entertainment media groups. Credit Suisse has always believed that Disney will have a bright future."


    Roy Disney said: "But it can''t be achieved in Michael Eisner''s hands!"


    Davis has also heard about the internal struggles of Disney, and tentatively said: "It is because of Michael Eisner that Disney is what it is today."


    Roy Disney said: "I never deny Michael Eisner¡¯s outstanding contribution to Disney. But that was the past, not now. Now Michael Eisner is acting arbitrarily and making successive mistakes in decision-making. Continuous mistakes in peripheral channels and abandoning of Disney''s hand-drawn animations caused the animation studio to be in a dilemma and seriously affected Disney''s most important source of income...


    Listening to Roy Disney''s endless talk of Michael Eisner''s guilt, Davis completely understood that the two factions within Disney have reached a point where water and fire are incompatible.


    Walt Disney''s problem is more serious than expected.


    That being the case, Credit Suisse must guarantee its investment interests!


    But with Disney''s current situation, what is the best way to guarantee investment income?


    Roy Disney finally came to an end. Davis picked up the water glass, took a sip, and asked unhurriedly: "According to you, Roy, Credit Suisse wants to guarantee equity and investment. Income, what do I need to do?"


    "The shareholders meeting at the end of the year." Roy Disney stated the ultimate goal: "Together, we drive away Michael Eisner and replace the Walt Disney Group with a new CEO."


    Davis asked: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"


    Roy Disney really wants Disney to return to the embrace of the Disney family, but knowing that this will make investors lose confidence.


    He said: "Now Alan Horn, the co-chairman of Disney Pictures, despite joining Disney''s time secretary, he has outstanding ability. He has done very well in the past with Warner Bros. only because of his relationship with Warner Bros. CEO Kevin -Tesuhara had conflicts and was forced to resign."


    Davis nodded: "I''ve heard of this man, he is indeed capable."


    Roy Disney looked at Davis and asked: "I hope we can be allies on a front."


    Davis stood up and shook hands with him: "Credit Suisse must guarantee investment interests."


    In Roy Disney''s view, to oust Michael Eisner is the best way for Credit Suisse to guarantee its own interests.

 Chapter 849： Outsider and own

    Leaving Credit Suisse, Roy Disney went to Citibank and used the contacts he had made over the years to meet the vice president in charge of the credit business.


    While lobbying for more shareholder support, Roy Disney is also doing another job to cut off Michael Eisner''s funding source.


    "I heard that you are going to provide Michael Eisner with a loan of hundreds of millions of dollars?" After a few words of greeting, Roy Disney quickly moved on to the topic: "Donovan, this news should be correct, right?"


    A shrewd middle-aged white man named Donovan shrugged slightly and said, "Roy, your news is as good as ever."


    Roy Disney asked: "Are you sure you want to provide a loan to Michael Eisner?"


    "Why not?" Donovan said naturally: "Michael Eisner is the chairman and CEO of Walt Disney. He has a good credit and is a quality customer."


    Roy Disney laughed. "Creditable? What if he ceases to be the chairman and CEO of Disney?"


    Donovan spread his hands: "But now it''s Michael Eisner who is sitting in these two positions."


    Roy Disney sighed and said: "Looking at the relationship for many years, let me share with you a piece of news. Disney, including the Disney family, has united and is preparing to sue Michael in the Delaware Chancery Court. Eisner."


    This is a brand new piece of news that Donovan didn''t know before and immediately attracted attention.


    Roy Disney said: "You should have heard about the dispute between Michael Eisner and Michael Ovitz. In order to get Michael Ovitz, who was incapable of serving as CEO, Disney paid enough A cancellation fee of 140 million U.S. dollars."


    "Is this your reason for suing Michael Eisner?" Donovan asked.


    Roy Disney nodded slowly and said half-truth: "The whole matter was decided by Michael Eisner. It did not go through proper company procedures. There were serious procedural errors, and I have direct evidence."


    Donovan looked straight. "Are you a new player for today?"


    Roy Disney bit the bullet and said: "So, Michael Eisner will inevitably fail in this lawsuit, and he will pay at least $200 million. Donovan, if this happens, you are sure that Michael Eisner Still able to repay? The loan you provided him will not become a dead account?"


    Roy Disney reminded: "Don''t forget that Michael Eisner is only Disney''s professional manager, not the owner. Disney''s funds belong to all shareholders, not to him personally."


    Donovan was cautious. Although he did not fully believe Roy Disney''s words, if this is the case, the consequences will be very serious.


    Roy Disney added: "Just wait and see the news. The Delaware Chancery Court will accept this prosecution by this Friday at the latest."


    There is not a few days, Donovan can wait: "Roy, I hope Disney can solve the internal problems as soon as possible."


    Roy Disney said: "Within this year, it will definitely be resolved. I will give all shareholders and all investors an explanation. Disney will have a better tomorrow, and all shareholders and investors will get the benefits they deserve."


    When Roy Disney left, Donovan immediately called and asked the people below to find out the specific situation. At the same time, he asked the credit department to temporarily drag Michael Eisner''s credit business under the pretext of procedural needs.


    Out of Citibank, Roy Disney got into the car and asked the driver to return to the hotel.


    "Isn''t the first batch of visiting targets missed?" Roy Disney asked the secretary on the co-pilot.


    "No." The secretary looked at the list in his hand and said, "We have already seen the first batch of targets."


    After all, Roy Disney was old and consumed too much energy. At this time, his energy was not enough. He closed his eyes and leaned on the seat and asked: "What about the afternoon schedule?"


    The secretary said: "Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment Group has made an appointment with you."


    Roy Disney opened his eyes instantly: "Ronan Anderson, an interesting young man." He seemed to be asking the secretary, and he seemed to say to himself: "He is looking for me? Does he want to participate in Disney''s internal affairs? ?"


    Robert Iger has been in contact with him a long time ago, expressing the friendly attitude of relativity entertainment.


    Although he doesn''t like outsiders interfering in Disney''s internal affairs, Disney has not directly conflicted with Relativity Entertainment, and Roy Disney has no hatred for Ronan.


    For Roy Disney, a more traditional old-school person, Ronan is more like a strange passerby.


    Disgust is not to be mentioned.


    But good feelings are also out of the question.


    Just like those actors who have gone through hardships to figure out a way, do not look down on the stars who become famous overnight.


    It took nearly a hundred years for Walt Disney to reach its current scale, but Relativity Entertainment has completed the journey that Disney has traveled for decades in just a few years.


    How can this be called the older generation''s favor?


    Ronan''s rise was so fast, he was so old-fashioned as Roy Disney that he hadn''t even figured out what attitude he would adopt to face him. He was already standing high on the top of the circle.


    After returning to the hotel, having lunch, and taking a short nap, Roy Disney''s tired spirit improved, changed into a decent formal dress, and came to Ronan''s clubhouse. In a closed room, he saw the reputation long ago. The young man who spread all over Hollywood.


    This is a young boss that even him and the entire Disney family have to pay attention to.


    "Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson." Roy Disney lifted his spirits and shook hands with Ronan: "I saw the legend of Hollywood today."


    Ronan said modestly: "This makes me feel ashamed." He put on an enthusiastic smile: "Roy, you are a veteran in the circle, just call me Ronan."


    Roy Disney didn''t bother with this kind of thing either, and asked directly: "Ronan, you specifically ask me to ask me, is there anything?"


    "A few days ago, I visited Goldman Sachs and heard Lloyd Blankfein mention that you came to New York specifically." Ronan said ninety percent of the things are true: "Lloyd B Frank Fein said something about Disney, and I was touched, so I made a special appointment with you."


    Roy-Disney¡¯s actions were not secret, and he was not surprised by this, saying: "The situation of Disney is not a secret to Hollywood, not to mention everyone knows it. It is not a secret to you."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "So, you want to end Disney''s civil strife and get Disney back on track, right?"


    "This is the responsibility of every person surnamed Disney!" Roy Disney seemed to be a little distressed: "Disney can''t sink anymore."


    Ronan tentatively said: "Maybe we can cooperate on this."


    Roy Disney looked at Ronan, his eyes were instantly full of vigilance: "Disney''s internal battles are Disney''s problems and do not require outsiders to intervene."


    The meaning of these words is very clear, pointing out that Ronan is an outsider and is not qualified to intervene in Disney affairs.


    Ronan could understand, and said: "Outsiders are really not suitable for getting involved in Disney affairs."


    The vigilance in Roy Disney''s eyes dissipated partly, and Ronan Anderson, a young man, was fairly witty.


    But Ronan immediately said: "Roy, I am not an outsider! Your fight with Michael Eisner is directly related to my interests!"


    "What?" Roy Disney was quite surprised: "What do you say?"


    Ronan said softly: "I am a Disney shareholder. Relativity Entertainment owns close to 1.5% of Walt Disney shares."


    Roy Disney looked at Ronan, seemingly unwilling to believe it was true.


    Ronan took a stack of copies of the equity certificate, put it on the coffee table, and pushed it to the opposite side.


    Roy Disney picked it up and flipped through it quickly, and it was immediately clear that Ronan was telling the truth!


    The equity is not too much, but not too little. Coupled with the reputation of Relativity Entertainment, it may even have a considerable say in the general meeting of shareholders.


    Luo Nan said: "Relativity Entertainment is still discussing equity transactions with people, and will increase the shareholding ratio in the future."


    Roy Disney put down the copy, looked at Ronan, and asked, "Why?"


    Ronan said frankly: "For Disney, which has many subsidiaries, a complete industrial chain, and ABC TV and ESPN, the current stock price is unreasonable. I think this is a good opportunity for bargain hunting. In the future, as long as Disney returns On the right track, the stock price will inevitably rise sharply."


    This statement is specifically designed for Roy Disney.


    As a representative of the Disney family, Roy Disney not only has deep feelings for Disney, but also full of confidence.


    He believed that as long as Disney ended this dispute, it would definitely get back on track.


    "Are you speculating?" Roy Disney said.


    "It can be said." Ronan collected the copies: "If Disney develops well, Relativity Entertainment will also increase investment in seeking long-term benefits His voice emphasized: "But the premise that all can be achieved, Disney must get back on track as soon as possible to end this dispute. "


    It is directly related to the commercial interests of Relativity Entertainment. Roy Disney''s vigilance is further reduced. It is related to the investment income of hundreds of millions of dollars. Relativity Entertainment''s attention is inevitable.


    Roy Disney asked: "You know about Disney and you found me again. There must be a plan?"


    "I can''t talk about the plan, it''s just a very rudimentary idea." Ronan said directly: "I learned at Goldman Sachs about your activities in New York, especially on Wall Street. Relativity Entertainment, because of the Netflix network, is on Wall Street and finance. There are also relationships in the organization that can assist you. For example, use the company¡¯s reputation to help you win shareholder support, and at the same time lobby financial institutions to refuse to provide credit loans to Michael Eisner, etc.


    Roy Disney is a little tempted, after all, he hasn''t been on the front line of Disney for too long, and some relationships have been indifferent. If there is relativity entertainment to help...


    But he wasn''t sure that Relativity Entertainment could do that. After thinking about it, he suddenly asked: "What if I refuse?"

 Chapter 850： With whom?

    "The primary guarantee of relativity entertainment is investment interest." Ronan appeared frank and frank, with an attitude that business matters are only determined by profit: "Therefore, what I want to see is a stable Walt Disney."


    He smiled: "As for who is in power, it is not particularly important to relativistic entertainment."


    Talking to an old fox like Roy Disney, who has gone through shopping malls, is useless. It will only make him feel that he has ulterior motives. Talking solely from the perspective of business investment, the effect may be better if measured by the loss of profits.


    Involving hundreds of millions of dollars in investment, the intervention of Relativity Entertainment seems normal.


    Roy Disney asked coldly: "In other words, if I reject you, do you mind cooperating with Michael Eisner?"


    Ronan said: "In order to reap the rewards of the investment in Relativity Entertainment, Disney must be stable. Although Michael Eisner may not be a good choice, it is a hundred times stronger than the continuing civil war. Moreover, Disney can have today, no one can ignore Michael. Eisner¡¯s performance."


    His voice is also getting colder: "Even though I don''t like Michael Eisner emotionally, but..."


    The words did not go further, but the meaning was very obvious.


    Roy Disney looked at the ugly face of the capitalist opposite, and actually believed in his heart that Relativity Entertainment could definitely do such a thing for commercial interests.


    After all, Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson have no deep relationship with the Disney family.


    Besides, even if the relationship is good, can it be worth hundreds of millions of dollars?


    Roy Disney is also secretly calculating, if Relativity Entertainment turns to support Michael Eisner, will it drive some of the centrists to Michael Eisner?


    This kind of thing is really hard to say.


    Ronan then said again: "Of course this is a poor choice. Michael Eisner is no longer the Michael Eisner before."


    Roy Disney fully agreed with this statement: "Michael Eisner is no longer able to lead Disney forward. The performance of Disney in the past few years has also proved that under the leadership of Michael Eisner, Disney''s performance is shrinking."


    Ronan nodded in approval.


    But in my heart I know that it can''t be so qualitative. The main reason for Disney''s decline is civil unrest, which is more serious for a company than an external crisis.


    Another point is the emergence of relativity entertainment.


    It seems that Relativity Entertainment has not directly had an interest dispute with Disney, but whether it is Pixar Studios or film projects such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" have affected Disney.


    Ronan said: "Roy, you are an old man at Disney. No one knows Disney better than you. The first choice for Relativity Entertainment is you."


    "Presumably you are not so generous, right?" Roy-Disney can see through the nature of these commercial groups: "Support me, not only for investment gains, but also other requirements?"


    Ronan laughed: "Talking to smart people is simple and refreshing."


    Roy Disney put on a serious face: "Say it."


    Ronan put a smile away and said seriously: "Relativity Entertainment has acquired the copyright of all past animated feature films of Disney Animation Studios. We will give Disney a satisfactory price..."


    Roy Disney thought he was ready, but when he heard this, he can still only describe it as shock!


    He stared at Ronan, as if he had a new understanding of capital''s ugly face.


    Ronan didn''t take it seriously. This first condition was only a test. If it was possible, Relativity Entertainment would go after it. If it was impossible, just talk about other things.


    "Absolutely impossible!" Roy Disney was a little outraged: "Unless there is no one in the Disney family, Disney will never sell the copyrights of animated films! Don''t think about any copyrights related to this!"


    He stood up angrily, as if to leave directly.


    Of course, Roy Disney is also showing his attitude, this kind of thing has nothing to talk about!


    Disney would rather sell all Disney parks than sell Disney¡¯s animation film rights.


    That is the root of Disney! It is also the key to Disney becoming Disney!


    "Other authorization..." Ronan tried again.


    Roy Disney said word by word: "I said, it''s any copyright!"


    Ronan understood, and gave up, saying, "Roy, we are negotiating. Cooperation is to seek common ground while reserving differences."


    Roy Disney sat down again and emphasized again: "No one in the Disney family is allowed to do such a thing!"


    Ronan could hear Roy Disney''s determination, and understood that Roy Disney would never accept this condition.


    "In that case, I am not easy to be loved." Ronan said calmly.


    Although Roy Disney is very angry, his vigilance towards Ronan has returned to the normal level. A person who has a purpose and wants to get huge benefits to come to cooperate with him is actually more reliable than the kind of relationship and relationship.


    The latter is hidden behind the emotional card, often more sinister intentions and greater appeal for interests.


    Business cooperation is never based on emotional factors.


    Roy Disney said: "Ronan, although some things are difficult to do, the strength of the Disney family should not be underestimated. Disney''s ending civil strife is a win-win for us."


    This is telling Ronan that Roy Disney does not have to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment. The so-called conditions and requirements should not be excessive.


    Ronan seemed to understand Roy Disney''s meaning, thought about it, and said, "Well, it''s reasonable and not difficult to do." He said softly, "Relativity Entertainment will seek to join the MPAA at the right time. I ask Disney fully supports the demands of relativistic entertainment."


    Sure enough, the ambition of this young man is not so big! Roy Disney sighed secretly and said, "Do you want to be equal to the Big Six companies?"


    Ronan said: "Relativistic Entertainment already has such strength."


    "The six major structures have been maintained for so many years and have not been broken." Roy Disney said: "MPAA is actually a key point. Only Disney''s support is far from enough, and the other five companies are not opposed."


    Ronan smiled: "There is always a way."


    Roy Disney said in a deep voice: "You want to break the six inherent patterns, it''s not that simple."


    Ronan said: "With Disney''s support, at least a big step forward."


    Roy Disney considered it a little and said: "Yes, as long as Michael Eisner steps down, Disney fully supports Relativity Entertainment''s entry into the MPAA!"


    Ronan stood up and proactively stretched out his hand: "I hope the cooperation is happy."


    Roy Disney shook his hand firmly: "I hope you can send people with enough weight to put into actual work as soon as possible, cut off Michael Eisner¡¯s personal financing channels, and drive other shareholders to become ours. alliance."


    Especially for the latter point, the current reputation of entertainment in the industry based on the theory of relativity is very likely to affect the choices of many neutral shareholders.


    Ronan said seriously: "Robert Iger will be coming to New York soon, and the CEO of Relativity Entertainment will personally participate in the operation."


    Roy Disney said: "It''s a deal."


    Ronan said: "A word is a deal."


    The two exchanged for a while, and each left.


    In addition to the clubhouse, Roy Disney felt that the sun in New York was also very bright, and the skyscrapers looked very eye-catching.


    Although he is in a good mood and feels that he has taken a big step towards his goal, Roy Disney warned himself that he should also be appropriately vigilant about relativity entertainment.


    Returning to the hotel, I specifically learned about the situation and learned that Relativity Entertainment is indeed increasing its shareholding ratio, such as the acquisition of Disney shares in the hands of the Weinstein brothers. Roy Disney is also relatively relieved.


    Combining the actual situation that they have learned, and after thinking about it, the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and him is the most in line with their investment interests.


    That night, Robert Iger brought people from Los Angeles to New York.


    "How''s the talk?" Robert Iger asked Ronan.


    "Roy-Disney is eager to end this dispute." Ronan elaborated on the specific situation: "Generally speaking, it is going well, but we can''t relax. Bob, you come out in person and go with Disney shareholders. Negotiations, we must stabilize Roy Disney."


    Connie asked, "Are we not working with Roy Disney?"


    Ronan smiled and said: "We work with Roy Disney, but we also work with other people. We choose the one that best meets our needs."


    Connie understood roughly and didn''t ask any more.


    Robert Iger said: "My side is ready, but the largest institutions in the front also need you to come in person."


    Ronan nodded, "No problem." He asked, "Bob, how sure are you? Are you sure these shareholders can be tempted?"


    "They invest not to develop the film industry, but to invest in gains." Robert Iger said: "As long as we can create a good opportunity, they can get rid of Disney''s vortex, but also have a profit. Don''t It¡¯s too long to think of Wall Street''s eyes. These people smell opportunities and only focus on benefits in their eyes."


    Ronan suddenly thought of the former Lehman Brothers, as one of the top investment banks on Wall Street, would they not know the serious consequences of that crazy operation?


    But huge profits are at your fingertips There are a few people who care about the future.


    Moreover, Ronan and Robert Iger planned a meal that was not particularly luxurious, but it was also very rich.


    "This matter can''t be rushed, it needs time." Robert Iger reminded: "We have been waiting and planning for several years, not bad for these few months."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I understand." He asked, "When will Steve Jobs arrive?"


    Robert Iger said: "When we have the preliminary results, he will come to New York in person. I have talked with him twice. As long as we can guarantee to get back the copyright for the Pixar studio, Steve Jobs will cooperate with us. In the future, as long as there is no conflict of interest, Steve Jobs can basically stand on the same front with us."


    Ronan said: "You also have to be prepared for Jobs to turn his face in the future."


    I hope that there will not be such a day. Although Jobs has strong banknote capabilities, there are not a few years left.

 Chapter 851： Quell disputes

    The ability to use money can extend life, but when the condition reaches a certain level, it cannot save life.


    In the face of terminal illness, the world may seem fairer, and there are not a few super-rich people who died young due to terminal illness.


    However, Steve Jobs continues to believe in the third brother''s practice, and I am afraid he will die soon.


    Having said that, what is more reliable about Sange''s products?


    By the way, perhaps due to the special market and legal mechanism, Sange''s generic drugs are good.


    Ronan would not be so stupid to persuade Steve Jobs. Jobs didn¡¯t even listen to his wife and children in this regard. How could he listen to him as an outsider? Besides, the relationship between the two parties has just developed into the honeymoon period. Accidents definitely outweigh the gains.


    As long as Steve Jobs can make it to the market for two or three generations, Ronan is enough.


    Over the years, Ronan''s salary, bonuses and dividends and many other personal income have been invested in Apple and Amazon.


    In addition, it also holds a small amount of Google stock.


    Even without Android, Google is still the absolute overlord of the search engine industry.


    Therefore, Ronan''s back road is wide enough.


    Taking ten thousand steps back, even if Relativity Entertainment and Netflix all crash, he will still become a billionaire in a few years.


    This also gave Ronan more confidence and worked out the Disney plan with Robert Iger.


    As Robert Iger came to New York, Ronan and him successively visited several investors on Wall Street who held slightly more shares of Disney, which also allowed Roy Disney to see the attitude of relativistic entertainment.


    But when Roy Disney refused to discuss any copyright issues related to Disney animated films, Ronan had already initiated the second set of plans with Robert Iger.


    It can only be said that people in the Disney family have deep feelings for the Disney cartoons created by the Disney brothers.


    After visiting many large investors, Ronan took the lead to leave New York, and the remaining work was temporarily assigned to Robert Iger. When Robert Iger makes progress, he will return to New York.


    In this respect, Robert Iger, an expert in management and management, does not need to do everything himself.


    On the other hand, there are jobs in film that need him to deal with.


    The "Dark Knight" crew, director Christopher Nolan, and Warner Bros. producer Charles Rowan had a serious disagreement.


    As the first producer of the project, Ronan has the responsibility and obligation to resolve disputes between the crew, especially between two heavyweights.


    This is also related to the billion-dollar investment of Shahai Entertainment.


    In the drawing room of Warner Studios, Ronan watched the audition video played. His pale face, weird green hair, blood-red lips, and purple shabby suit seemed to show him what was once The Dark Knight ".


    The clown who has the protagonist''s aura, robbed the lord of the limelight and was promoted to the altar.


    Then, it was another person''s audition video, the same dress, but in Ronan''s eyes, he always felt that he was missing something.


    This is Robin Williams.


    The acting is not bad, at least not worse than Heath Ledger.


    Ronan looked at his clown dress, always feeling a kind of disharmony, no matter how to look at it is not as suitable as Heath Ledger.


    Actually, without being reminded, Ronan also knew that this was preconceived.


    After several audition videos were played, Charles Rowan took the lead and said: "Robin Williams did not perform badly at the audition, and he has a rich performance. It is safer to choose him as a clown."


    Christopher Nolan retorted: "I don''t think so. In terms of audition alone, Heath Ledger''s effect is obviously better."


    Charles Rowan didn''t want the dispute to escalate further, and turned to Ronan.


    Although he represents Warner Bros., in the cooperation agreement between Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment, Ronan is the person with the most power in the crew.


    "Heath Ledger is really good, Chris, I admit it." Charles Rowan''s subsequent words are specifically for Ronan: "But the well-informed people in the circle should have heard of it, Heath- Ledger''s drug addiction is a very big hidden danger."


    He asked Ronan: "You have worked with Heath Ledger before, should you know this?"


    Ronan did not deny: "I actually persuaded him, but it didn''t work."


    Christopher Nolan was very optimistic about Heath Ledger¡¯s audition and interjected: "In this regard, I have already talked to Heath Ledger. If the crew allows him to play as a clown, there will be specific restrictions in the contract between the two parties. Reflect to minimize the risk."


    Charles Rowan said: "There is always a risk."


    Christopher Nolan shrugged: "How can it be possible to make a movie without risk?"


    Charles Rowan has no choice: "Ronan..."


    "This is a normal work discussion." Ronan said slowly, "Charles, I want to remind you that as far as I know, Robin Williams is no better than Heath Ledger in that respect."


    Charles Rowan asked: "Really?"


    Ronan said seriously: "I can''t make a joke about the work of the crew."


    There is no doubt that Robin Williams is an actor with a great style. He is good at acting in many roles and has a wide range of plays. Most importantly, it is him and real actors like him that make countless audiences feel the movie. The charm of life, the breadth of life and the warmth of humanity.


    No one ever thought that Robin Williams would "suicide" to end his life.


    Ronan had seen relevant reports more than once. The police and Robin Williams spokespersons mentioned several times that Robin Williams had long-standing drug and alcohol problems.


    Both of these destroyed Robin Williams'' body, ruined his life, and made him finally choose self-liberation.


    Alcoholism is better, but drug abuse is endless. How many people in Hollywood fall because of it?


    Charles Rowan has nothing to say: "Well, Heath Ledger. Hope our choice is correct."


    Christopher Nolan said: "Charles, there must be no problem with this candidate and it will definitely surprise us."


    Ronan didn''t speak. Now that the candidate is determined, Heath Ledger is fine.


    This is the candidate that Christopher Nolan personally finalized. From a long-term perspective, Ronan does not need to have problems with the collaboration with Christopher Nolan because of the choice of actors for the clown.


    Christopher Nolan will become the banner of Hollywood original movies in the future.


    Only those who have experienced the past will know how difficult it will be for original films to survive in Hollywood in the future.


    This dispute between the director and the production manager was not expanded because Ronan intervened in time, and was limited to the scope of work.


    As for the cast selections for new roles such as the double-faced man, Charles Rowan and Christopher Nolan basically have no differences.


    For example, Ellen Eckhart played the double-faced man, and the 30-year-old Spanish actress Elsa Partage played the policewoman Romez who was bought by the clown.


    The actress also signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment, and will star in the "Fast and Furious" series one after another.


    Of course, just a supporting role.


    At the subsequent production meeting, Ronan also saw the new actors, because he was very familiar with the previous Marvel series of movies. The first time he saw Elsa Partage, he recognized it. Once Thor''s wife.


    Unfortunately, because I don''t know where Chris Hemsworth is in Australia with his sledgehammer, Thor can only substitute.


    Perhaps a couple who once had a very noticeable height difference in Hollywood will become passersby.


    I vaguely remember that Elsa Pataki once appeared in a very large-scale movie. It seems that an old man taped a key part with tape, and then the whole body was **** with plastic wrap before applauding.


    After too long, Ronan has only a vague memory, and can''t even remember the title of the film.


    Having said that, actresses who made their debut in Europe are much better than those in Hollywood in terms of daring to escape.


    After all, this is a sacrifice for art.


    The preparations for "The Dark Knight" went well, and the crew once again signed a contract with Chicago City Hall. Basically all the location scenes will be shot in Chicago.


    Chicago will also cooperate with the choice of the film, such as holding events such as the Batman Parade before the release.


    In addition, under Ronan¡¯s suggestion, Warner Bros., the publisher of the promotion, also formulated a related viral marketing plan.


    At that time, the news that the "clown" is about to launch an attack will be spread.


    Hollywood movie propaganda does not care if it affects social stability.


    It would be the best to cause panic and arouse public curiosity.


    As for other propaganda methods, Ronan didn''t say much.


    Warner Bros. is now the number one film company in Hollywood. What kind of situation has not been encountered, and what kind of promotional methods have not been used?


    Within this year, at the beginning of next year The Dark Knight" will start shooting.


    When it comes to confidentiality of the plot, under the suggestion of Christopher Nolan, the crew project will not be made public. Instead, a false name-"Rory''s First Kiss" is used.


    The name comes from Christopher Nolan, Rory is Nolan''s son.


    Jerry Robinson, the cartoonist who created the role of "Joker" in 1940, was also invited to the crew by Ronan and Christopher Nolan as a special consultant.


    According to Christopher Nolan, the styling of this version of the clown follows Robinson''s original image in the comics.


    Then Christopher Nolan asked Ronan to help him contact the IMAX company. He hoped to shoot the entire film in IMAX format.


    But when it comes to cost, Ronan and Warner Bros. both rejected it, and Christopher Nolan could only show the IMAX picture with some shots.


    After handling the work of the crew and receiving feedback from Robert Iger, Ronan returned to New York.

 Chapter 852： Wait a while

    While Ronan was dealing with the dispute between Charles Rowan and Christopher Nolan, a sensation happened in Hollywood.


    The Disney family represented by Roy Disney, together with a number of Disney shareholders, jointly convened a press conference to publicly accuse the current chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Michael Eisner, and point to Michael Eisner back then. In Walt Disney¡¯s hiring of Michael Ovitz as Disney¡¯s chief executive officer and subsequent dismissal, it acted arbitrary and committed serious procedural errors, allowing Disney to pay Michael Ovitz as much as $140 million for breach of contract. gold.


    In addition, they also claimed that Michael Eisner must also be directly responsible for the wasteful expenses of Michael Ovitz during his extremely short tenure at Disney.


    For example, Michael Ovitz spent more than US$5 million to renovate his luxurious office. Others such as vehicles, airplanes and daily life, etc., all kinds of excessive expenses are countless.


    This consortium headed by Roy Disney officially announced that it had filed a public prosecution in Delaware, where Disney is registered, and sued Michael Eisner to the Delaware Chancery Court, demanding that Michael Eisner be responsible for the matter. And proposed compensation of up to 250 million US dollars with interest.


    It is rare for shareholders to sue the current chairman and chief executive officer of the company even in a business society like the United States.


    As the press conference was held, Disney''s internal conflicts, Roy Disney and Michael Eisner''s two factions infighting, were also officially publicized and placed in front of the media and the public.


    For a time, from the financial circle to the entertainment circle to the general public, it can be described as a lot of discussion.


    This is undoubtedly the ultimate move that Roy Disney has carefully prepared.


    The Michael Ovitz incident that year was not considered a secret in high-level circles, and everyone basically understood the cause and effect. Michael Eisner must have problems with the procedure.


    For those who intend to cooperate with Michael Eisner, especially those who are willing to borrow funds, they have to consider the possible consequences if Michael Eisner loses the lawsuit.


    "Disney''s stock price, which had been declining slowly, has begun to stabilize."


    Walking in the corridor to the conference room, Robert Iger said to Ronan: ¡°The situation is very clear. While Michael Eisner and Roy Disney are fighting for allies, they are also using funds to buy Disney shares to gain more control. More initiative."


    Ronan said: "Roy Disney is old and strong. This will cut off Michael Eisner''s funding source."


    Robert Iger nodded and said: "Michael Eisner will not have a lot of liquidity. In these years, apart from the income of a professional manager at Disney, he has basically no other sources of large income. Those income that has become fixed assets will be short-term. Cashing out is not easy."


    He sighed lightly: "Michael Eisner actually controls a lot of funds, but Disney''s money is not his money. If he dares to embezzle, he will only die suddenly."


    Ronan said: "Michael Eisner will not be so stupid and apply to go to jail. He should know that Roy Disney will definitely stare at him."


    Robert Iger added: "Roy Disney has obviously been preparing for many years, and maybe there was a preliminary idea to oust Michael Eisner at the end of the nineties. If this continues, Michael Eisner will not win much."


    Ronan also found out that Michael Eisner''s loss was not wrong.


    Perhaps, Michael Eisner thought that as long as he sat in the position of chairman and chief executive officer of Disney, he would have an absolute advantage, and he has not paid much attention to Roy Disney.


    In the past two decades, Michael Eisner has indeed taken apart the Disney family¡¯s shares in Disney through acquisitions, financing and share expansion, so that Walt Disney no longer belongs to Disney only.


    The two came to the meeting room at this time. Ronan opened the door and walked in first. Robert Iger followed.


    "Everyone, good morning." Ronan greeted with a smile.


    Most of you here are acquaintances and have direct investment relationships with Netflix.


    There are not many people, only five people.


    On behalf of Goldman Sachs, it was an old acquaintance Lloyd Blankfein.


    Steve Jobs also came over. Although he didn''t say a word, sitting here represents an attitude.


    Ronan shook hands and greeted them one by one, pulled out the chair and sat down. After Robert Iger said a few scenes, he took the lead and said directly: "Everyone, we have worked together before. We are all on the Nefer Network. shareholder."


    When it comes to Netflix, everyone is in a very good mood, talking and laughing.


    Since investing in Netflix, they have never regretted it. The rising stock price of Netflix has also allowed their investment income to rise.


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "There are still too few Netflix shares circulating in the market. Ronan, when will Netflix conduct the second financing? We have been waiting."


    "Secondary financing will definitely be there." Ronan knew that the days for Netflix to burn money are still to come: "Please be patient. We are partners. If Netflix will raise funds again, we will definitely give priority to everyone here."


    These words undoubtedly made the atmosphere in the conference room more harmonious.


    Steve Jobs did not speak, but observed silently, and he became more certain that Ronan Anderson is worth the investment.


    With vision, ability and determination, such young people often mean a bright future.


    After everyone discussed for a while, Ronan changed the subject in due course: "Outside the Netflix network, we actually have a common identity."


    There is no idiot here, and of course they understand what Ronan is talking about.


    Ronan said: "We are still shareholders of Walt Disney, holding more than one percent in our hands, that is, Disney shares worth more than 350 million U.S. dollars."


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "Goldman Sachs estimates it is the most, close to 3%, with a total value of $1 billion."


    A senior president from Morgan Stanley said: "We also have a lot of hands. We originally thought about Disney''s merger with ABC TV. Once the two parties merge, Walt Disney''s stock price will rise significantly, but as a result... Very disappointing."


    Another person said: "It''s a pity to sell, and you may even lose money, and you can''t see hope for a short period of time. This is not a good investment.


    "Among all of you, Relativity Entertainment is the latest entry." Ronan said at this time: "But hundreds of millions of dollars have also been invested."


    Lloyd Blankfein was surprised: "I have always wondered why Relativity Entertainment suddenly wanted to hold a stake in Disney."


    Ronan said directly: "Because I saw an opportunity, an opportunity to make money on Disney."


    These people immediately thought of Roy Disney who came to the door some time ago, and exchanged glances, all speculating that Ronan might be standing with Roy Disney.


    Want to use your influence and partnership to win allies for Roy Disney?


    Lloyd Blankfein, who is most familiar with Ronan, said directly: "Ronan, it seems that you are going to support Roy Disney?"


    Before Ronan could speak, another person said: "Can Roy Disney turn around Disney''s situation and make our investment worthwhile?"


    "Support Roy Disney?" Ronan said suddenly: "Why do you support Roy Disney?"


    Including Lloyd Blankfein, everyone looked at Ronan with a little surprise, which really surprised them.


    Ronan asked specifically: "Everyone, I don''t know if you have considered, is Roy Disney capable of leading Walt Disney out of trouble?"


    He didn¡¯t need others to answer: ¡°Who made Walt Disney from a single studio to today¡¯s entertainment media group? In the past two decades, Roy Disney has never been involved in Disney¡¯s front-line work. The first-tier market is too far away. If it is inappropriate, he has no ability or energy to ensure that Walt Disney is back on track. Of course, he can hire professional managers for Walt Disney again, but one is far away from the first-tier market and management is much What is the chance of making the right choice for a person for twenty years?"


    Everyone did not speak, but they were all thinking about Ronan''s words.


    "Also, to be a little arrogant, I and Relativity Entertainment are eyeing Walt Disney." Ronan now has the capital to say this: "So, as a partner, I specially say hello to you in advance. Maybe. Disney¡¯s investment is nothing in the hands of those who have big business at home, but it is also a property of hundreds of millions of dollars."


    He glanced at Robert Iger: "I have a plan with Bob. If it is implemented smoothly, you will not only recover your investment, but also hope to make a certain profit."


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled: "We will no longer invest resources in Disney."


    "You don''t need to invest in it." Robert Iger promptly said: "The specific work is done by Relativity Entertainment He looked at Steve Jobs, and Jobs slowly said: "I will also cooperate with Relativity. entertainment. "


    Pixar''s children need to go home.


    "Relativistic Entertainment really wants to target Disney?" someone asked.


    Ronan said: "The Disney shareholders meeting has come to the end." He said to Robert Iger: "Let''s get started."


    These were people who would never be tempted to see the benefits, and Ronan did not expect a few words to impress them.


    Robert Iger personally sent the relevant plan to their hands: "We have to harvest these meetings. What everyone has seen and heard today, when they leave this meeting room, it will be treated as if nothing happened. Me and Ronan will not admit it. When the opportunity arises, it will not be too late for you to act."


    After a quick look, thinking of the huge influence and success rate of Relativity Entertainment in Hollywood and the film industry today, Lloyd Blankfein said: "Okay, we will wait patiently for a while."

 Chapter 853： Only believe in Disney fairy tales

    The people who participated in the party said goodbyes one after another. After Ronan sent them away, he chatted with Steve Jobs for a while.


    "Your physical condition is much better than last time." Ronan said.


    Steve Jobs smiled: "I have experienced a whole new realm in India, and it will not be a problem to live another ten years."


    Hearing this kind of rhetoric, Ronan didn''t even know how to answer the conversation for a while.


    The Steve Jobs he knew seemed to split into two people.


    One is an absolute business elite, sober-minded, always able to recognize reality through the fog.


    Another drowning man who seemed to grasp the last straw, pinned his hopes and future on something illusory.


    Ronan can''t comment, only that the condition is affecting and changing Steve Jobs.


    "Are you sure you can get back the copyright of the Pixar animated feature film?" This is what Steve Jobs cares most about: "Ronan, I admit that you and Bob have a good plan, but the market is changing rapidly."


    Ronan smiled: "Steve, if we operate in normal channels and ways, how likely is it to get the copyright back?"


    Steve Jobs was silent because he made a lot of efforts through legitimate channels, and the effect was almost zero.


    Ronan continued: "Those copyrights are not only about the cartoons themselves. Disney has built the entire industry chain around them. For example, the Toy Story theme hotel has been built. It is too difficult for Disney to give up."


    Steve Jobs sighed: "I understand that I can''t do these things in Hollywood, but you are different from Relativity Entertainment."


    After all, his good at and home games have never been in the movie circle, otherwise Walt Disney would not have been led by the nose.


    Ronan said: "All circles have an xenophobic side, and Hollywood is no exception."


    Steve Jobs nodded and said, "I am going back to San Francisco today to keep in touch."


    Ronan said, "Bob will communicate with you in time if there is something."


    Apple still has a lot of things waiting for him to deal with. Steve Jobs cannot stay in New York for a long time, but when he appeared today, he has shown his own attitude and position towards those people.


    Robert Iger said to Ronan: "Steve Jobs¡¯ ambitions are not in the film industry, but because of the events in the 1980s, he will not completely trust Apple. This transaction with us is also a share for his family. Guaranteed."


    Ronan understood: "Assets are not in a company."


    Robert Iger said: "If the deal with us is reached, Jobs can not only own the shares of the promising Netflix network, but also use the funds obtained to buy shares in companies such as Apple. Even if he is seriously ill, it will be enough. To ensure a worry-free life for the wife and daughter, at least not to worry about money."


    Ronan said slowly: "I hope to get back the copyright smoothly and complete the transaction with Pixar Studio."


    "According to Walt Disney''s internal regulations." Robert Iger has worked for Disney for many years and has enough knowledge of Disney: "As long as the Disney board approves, there will be no problems with the procedures, and there is no need to worry about other troubles in the future."


    Ronan said: "So, this is the key." He thought for a while, then said: "There is one more thing, to keep Disney as far as possible."


    It is absolutely very difficult to really unite the shareholders of a company with dispersed shares. Roy Disney once had such a big advantage, but it was just that Michael Eisner was able to oust him.


    There are still many shareholders supporting Michael Eisner.


    Frankly speaking, Walt Disney''s ability to develop from a single production company to today''s comprehensive entertainment media group, Michael Eisner said it is not too much.


    500 South Buena Vista Street, Los Angeles, California.


    A red-brown, Roman palace-style building stands here, and the front of the outer wall is a large stone sculpture of 7 dwarfs.


    This is the headquarters of Disney, the location of Dreamland.


    In the history of Hollywood, Disney is by far the only major studio that has never been traded.


    The first day of Hollywood was the studio system. The pioneers opened up wasteland in Los Angeles and opened up the vanity fair of the elite with one turn.


    Disney was inconspicuous at first, and was called nameless.


    Until that mouse was born.


    Mickey appears as an innocent and romantic child, providing children and even adults with a channel away from the real world. When the American economic crisis broke out in 1929, Mickey Mouse was described as "the last ray of sunshine in the capital world", and subsequently became a symbol of optimism and positiveness in the United States.


    Disney, which owns Mickey, is still a small company.


    But Disney seized this good opportunity.


    Its thinking in the film business is to avoid collisions with other major Hollywood themes, and not to compare the "artistic pursuit" with emerging European directors, but to choose a child''s perspective and create a unique approach.


    As children¡¯s world grows up, there will be adult stories.


    As the audience grew up, Disney continued to enrich Mickey Mouse¡¯s family members, created girlfriend Minnie to increase the line of love, supplemented Donald Duck and Goofy to broaden the line of friendship, and introduced current affairs hotspots at the time, using the flying hero Charles O. The story of Gustu-Lin Bai flying across the Atlantic and arriving in Paris, in the film "Crazy Plane", put Mickey into the cockpit.


    After Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Disney began to have a name in Hollywood.


    Then, in 1937, the success of the super-grossing animated film "Snow White," the first animated feature film in the United States, gave Disney a golden name card in Hollywood.


    In the latter part, people who know the Hollywood film industry can hear it well. Through the best hand-drawn animation production, Disney has the most precious batch of movie IP.


    Someone once said that Hollywood does not believe in tears, but only in Disney fairy tales.


    Today, the man in charge of this giant battleship is called Michael Eisner.


    Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Group.


    During Michael Eisner''s tenure, he adjusted his business strategy. The original Disney team specialized in animation and introduced a computer animation production system from Pixar Studios to carry out technological innovation; new teams such as Touchstone Pictures and Miramax mainly focused on live-action movies.


    At the same time, Disney used US$19 billion to acquire American broadcasters ABC and ESPN sports channels, completing the all-round expansion and coverage of communication channels.


    This was the largest transaction in the American media field at that time.


    Robert Iger once commented on Ronan about Michael Eisner: He is a management genius who can turn the tide, and he is also an arbitrary Bismarck ruler.


    Today, Roy Disney, who has invited Michael Eisner to Disney, is uniting shareholders and wants to oust Michael Eisner.


    In the battle of Vanity Fair, both commercial tactics and capital means must be decisive.


    In the luxuriously decorated office, Disney President Dick Cook looked at Michael Eisner on the opposite side and said: "Many agencies have dragged down their cooperation with us with various ideals."


    Michael Eisner said: "What about the agency we established?"


    Dick Cook said: "Similarly, they don''t want to take risks."


    "Roy Disney thought he would win this way?" Michael Eisner snorted and said, "He was thinking too simple."


    Disney¡¯s three highest positions of power are both chairman and chief executive officer. The position of president belongs to Dick Cook, and the board of directors is under control.


    These are the capital of Michael Eisner and the source of his confidence.


    Dick Cook reminded: "There are many shareholders who support us, but we also need enough equity in full control. Now that the source of funds is restricted, our equity acquisition will soon be suspended. As far as I know, Roy -Disney is already using the reserves of the Disney family."


    Michael Eisner is no longer the same Michael Eisner as he used to be, with a high point: "I will take time to talk with the major shareholders in person and remind them who has developed Disney to its current scale."


    Dick Cook frowned slightly. As someone who has worked with Michael Eisner for many years, he can most feel the changes that happened to Michael Eisner.


    This is a very dangerous signal. He reminded: "Michael, we must pay attention to it. Although the Disney family has fallen, it also has a certain reserve fund. This is not something we can compete alone. We must unite more people, otherwise The consequences are hard to imagine..."


    "I understand." Michael Eisner said: "I will try my best to win shareholder support."


    He thought for a while, and said: "Those guys are all jerks who fall short of the wind. As long as we can make some major actions that are beneficial to the company, they will not hesitate to abandon Roy Disney and support us instead. ."


    That said, there is nothing wrong. Shareholders don''t care who is sitting on the stage, they only care whether they can bring income to their investment.


    Michael Eisner continued: "Don''t forget Disney''s supreme power and board of directors are still under our control, and we still have the initiative."


    Dick Cook sighed: "Don''t ignore the influence of the last name Disney, especially in the Disney Group."


    Michael Eisner said confidently: "Don''t worry, there will be no problems."


    Dick Cook didn''t say much, leaving Michael Eisner''s office, looking at the building where he had worked for more than ten years, suddenly thought of something.


    Do you want to prepare with both hands?


    In the office, Michael Eisner put away his arrogance and self-confidence, but was somewhat cautious.


    Roy Disney suddenly filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Justice, which caught him by surprise and made him feel considerable pressure.


    My family knows what happened to my family. I really need to investigate the incident of Michael Orvis back then. Many procedural errors did occur.

 Chapter 854： Its daybreak

    Returning to Los Angeles from New York, Ronan accepted Harvey Weinstein''s invitation to participate in the premiere of "Sin City" produced by Emperor Gate Pictures.


    This very special style film once left a deep impression on Ronan.


    Especially female characters.


    Such as Jessica Alba and Eva Green.


    The former¡¯s hip-throwing dance made her famous, and the latter¡¯s almost naked image is a model of femme fatale.


    However, once Eva Green was the role that appeared in the sequel.


    The most watched actress at the premiere was Jessica Alba.


    As for the fashion circle of Galeries Lafayette, Davin Aoki, Ronan ignored him.


    "This can only say that my aesthetics are very normal."


    In the VIP room of the theater, Ronan said to Connie who was next to him: "There is no distortion."


    Having been with Ronan for so many years, Connie understands the boss¡¯s personality and occasionally makes a few innocent jokes: ¡°Davin Aoki is a popular supermodel in the fashion circle. Karl Lagerfeld thinks she has a kind that ordinary people can¡¯t match. High-end beauty."


    Ronan asked, "I''d better keep the aesthetics at the low end."


    Connie couldn''t help laughing.


    Ronan saw the dressed-up Jessica Alba walking towards him and said, "Look, this is a beauty recognized by the public."


    Jessica Alba came to Ronan with a smile and said hello: "Good evening, Ronan."


    Ronan shook hands gently with her: "Hello, Jesse, you are so beautiful tonight."


    "Thank you." Jessica Alba smiled brighter.


    She didn''t care about the eyes projected from her surroundings, and spoke to Ronan enthusiastically.


    Nobody in the circle now knows that she is cooperating with Ronan and starred in James Cameron''s big project.


    "The modeling work of the heroine is basically completed." Jessica Alba simply said of the situation on the Wellington crew: "But I don''t know when the filming will start. I guess it will be next year at the earliest. in."


    Ronan said, "God bless you to start shooting in the middle of next year."


    There is too much preparation for this film. James Cameron is a person who strives for perfection. If he is not fully prepared, he will definitely not start shooting.


    It is said that during the filming of "Titanic", because the tableware prepared by the crew did not have the words "Titanic" engraved on the tableware, James Cameron interrupted the shooting and asked the crew to go back to the porcelain factory to order. Making new tableware caused the crew to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars.


    The head of the twentieth century Fox on the crew quarreled directly with James Cameron on the set.


    James Cameron was able to abandon Twentieth Century Fox and instead cooperated with Ronan. The actions of Twentieth Century Fox during the filming of "Titanic" played a key role.


    "Do you have time tomorrow?" Jessica Alba asked suddenly: "My brother''s girlfriend is going to come to my house as a guest. I''m going to hold a big party. Can you come?"


    If it were a few years ago, Ronan would definitely agree to Jessica Alba¡¯s invitation, but now he can only decline: "Sorry, I have a lot of things here, I''m afraid I don''t have time."


    Jessica Alba said, "It''s okay."


    She immediately said goodbye. When she shook hands with Ronan, she didn''t know if it was accidental, and her little finger lightly swiped from Ronan''s palm.


    Ronan didn''t seem to notice it, and he was a gentleman.


    Having said that, there are some things that you really can''t take risks, and you''d rather believe that they are not.


    Otherwise, if you get caught, you won''t be able to cry.


    Connie reminded: "Director Rodriguez is here."


    Ronan also saw that Robert Rodriguez, the director of "Sin City", was walking over him.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Robert Rodriguez, as the director of the film, was as enthusiastic as the owner: "It is our honor that you can come to the premiere."


    Ronan smiled and shook hands with him: "You don''t need to be so polite. I came here this time, and I have the purpose of learning."


    Robert Rodriguez was puzzled: "Where does this start?"


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment Investment adapted and filmed another work by Frank Miller, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan", which is in the same vein as "Sin City" in terms of the original style."


    "Yes, I remember it." Robert Rodriguez said with a smile: "I originally thought about this work, but unfortunately I asked you to do it first."


    Ronan took the opportunity to say: "It doesn''t matter, without "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", we can also cooperate on other film projects."


    Robert Rodriguez certainly wouldn''t refuse, saying: "It may take a while before I can talk to Ronan about cooperation." He bluntly said: "Quentin and I are preparing to make a mill movie."


    The so-called "mill movies" refers to the fact that some cinemas in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s were in disrepair and had to show small-production B-level movies with selling points such as blood and gore. This type of film reached its peak in the early 1980s.


    Although these kinds of movies are synonymous with shoddy, they have a large audience in North America, especially in the offline rental market.


    Ronan is no stranger to this, because he took over the previous Shahai Entertainment, in fact, specifically shooting the mill movie released in the video tape market.


    "Although the mill movie is a product of the last century." Ronan said to Robert Rodriguez, "but I think there is a lot to be done in the DVD market. Shahai Entertainment actually started with filming the mill movie, and we can Find the basis for cooperation..."


    It seems that after 2010, Robert Rodriguez filmed the "Machete" trilogy with a very distinctive Hollywood actor.


    Connie then quietly reminded Ronan.


    Harvey Weinstein''s voice came over: "Ronan, how can you dig a wall at the premiere of Emperor Gate Pictures?"


    Ronan replied: "I''m discussing the Mill Movie with Robert."


    Harvey Weinstein smiled and shook hands with Ronan. In fact, he did not value Robert Rodriguez as much as Quentin Tarantino, and it was just a joke just now.


    "You are welcome to come to the premiere." Harvey Weinstein looked particularly enthusiastic: "Thank you for your support."


    Ronan said, "Harvey, we are old friends, you are welcome."


    Robert Rodriguez saw that Harvey Weinstein and Ronan had something to say, and left here in due course.


    Ronan asked, "How is the new company?"


    "The registration has been completed." Harvey-Weinstein said: "The deal we have reached provides me with sufficient funds. Although a lot of funds still need to be resolved by financing, Bob and I can guarantee that we have enough shares. Achieve true control of the new company."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Congratulations."


    Harvey Weinstein smiled with a truly relaxed smile: "The darkest time has finally passed, and the day...lights."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "The "Queen" project has been negotiated?"


    "It''s settled." Harvey Weinstein said: "After you quit, they have no better choice but to cooperate with me."


    He invited: "Ronan, are you really not taking a share in my new company?"


    Lorna shook her head: "Forget it, Harvey, many of my habits will cause conflicts in company management. Besides, aren''t we cooperating on distribution?"


    With the conclusion of the deal between Relativity Entertainment and the Weinstein Brothers, the Weinstein Brothers¡¯ newly established Weinstein Pictures will be handed over to Embassy Pictures for a long period of time in the future.


    "I heard that you were going around in New York some time ago to help Roy Disney lobby?" Harvey Weinstein asked tentatively: "Are you planning to support Roy Disney?"


    Ronan said very seriously: "Yes, Michael Eisner once embarrassed Relativity Entertainment on "Pirates of the Caribbean." Roy Disney also promised that as long as Michael Eisner steps down, Disney will fully support Relativity Entertainment. Enter MPAA."


    Harvey Weinstein said: "Yes, no one likes the tyrant Michael Eisner."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Relativistic Entertainment is also a small shareholder of Disney. Only a stable development of Disney is in line with the interests of Relativity Entertainment."


    Harvey Weinstein said: "I really want to see Michael Eisner''s face when he steps down."


    Ronan laughed: "There will be a chance, Harvey, wait patiently, but only a few months."


    Harvey Weinstein nodded, Ronan''s attitude is very clear, Roy Disney should be relieved.


    Thinking about how to talk to Roy Disney on the phone after the premiere, Harvey Weinstein said to Ronan: "In the future, we may compete for the Oscars."


    Ronan said, "This is inevitable."


    Harvey Weinstein knew that after leaving Disney, he couldn''t afford Ronan even more, and said: "Ronan, I can guarantee that no matter how fierce the competition is, he will stay in the normal business category."


    He didn''t want to break up his good relationship with Ronan because of some rumors.


    Ronan said, "I can guarantee this."


    The two laughed at the same time In the short term, Relativity Entertainment and Weinstein Pictures will be partners.


    As for the longer time, business matters will change with the market and time. Who can guarantee who will be an ally forever?


    Harvey-Weinstein looked at a place in the VIP room at this time and invited: "Ronan, introduce someone to you. The investor of the new company is also a major shareholder."


    Ronan asked curiously: "Do I know him?"


    "I don''t know it." Harvey Weinstein led him towards the other side: "He is a newcomer to the Hollywood movie circle."


    Ronan thought it would be the beach boyfriend of Miss Lizao, but after seeing people, he was somewhat surprised.


    The other party is very young, younger than him.


    Harvey Weinstein made an introduction right away: "Ronan, this is David Ellison."

 Chapter 855： Unexpected factors

    "I didn''t expect to meet you here." David Ellison came from an extraordinary background, but he was very polite when faced with a figure comparable to his father: "You are the ultimate goal of many of our classmates."


    Harvey Weinstein asked curiously: "David, Ronan, do you know?"


    Ronan knows David Ellison of course, but that''s because of the relationship he used to, and this is the first time he has seen him.


    David Ellison said: "I met Ronan several times at the events of the USC Film Academy. By the way, I studied at the USC Film Academy before."


    He smiled and said to Ronan: "We are alumni."


    Ronan heard this and nodded to David Ellison: "Our USC Film Academy has one more heavyweight member in Hollywood."


    David Ellison quickly said: "I''m just a latecomer. I have to learn more from you and George Lucas in everything." He said seriously: "Ronan, you are my idol, so I I dropped out of school and joined Hollywood."


    "I was forced to do it back then." Ronan dealt with it, and then said, "Unexpectedly, you would invest in Harvey''s new company."


    David Ellison smiled: "At a Jewish gathering, I met Harvey and reached an investment intention."


    Harvey Weinstein interjected: "David is ready to make a splash in the film industry."


    David Ellison said: "We have to rely on the support of two people."


    Ronan said: "David, you are too polite. In Hollywood, USC Film School is a family."


    Alumni are a relationship that cannot be ignored. Even in the fiercely competitive Hollywood, David Ellison is also willing to communicate more with Ronan.


    When Harvey Weinstein left because of the reception, David Ellison said to Ronan: "In fact, in addition to Weinstein Pictures, I also identified two important investments."


    Ronan said: "Funding is an important condition to gain a foothold in this circle."


    David Ellison was deeply moved: "Since I dropped out of school and entered Hollywood, I have been rejected. They are only interested in my money."


    "No way." Ronan said, "Any circle has xenophobia."


    David Ellison didn''t have to hide in front of Ronan, who was richer than him. He said naturally: "Fortunately, he can use money to break his way out."


    Ronan asked, "Is it convenient to talk about the other two investments?"


    David Ellison replied: "I invested in a movie about airplanes. I am very interested in air combat movies, but Hollywood has very few air combat movies."


    He went on to say: "In addition to Weinstein Pictures, I also invested in a film company."


    Ronan became interested, and asked curiously, "Which company?"


    David Ellison said: "Some small and medium-sized investment institutions and financial firms on Wall Street, under the leadership of Ryan Kavanaugh, established a film production company. I am also an outsider from Hollywood. I also invested a part of the capital. ."


    Ronan said: "I''ve heard about them. In fact, the people under me have been in contact with them before."


    This was the former Relativity Entertainment Film Company, but now it can only be renamed, because it involves the relationship between his plan and the name of the former company. When Ronan heard it for the first time, he let his people contact Ryan- Kavanaugh.


    Although I haven''t talked to Ryan Kavanaugh in person, basic connections have been established between the two parties.


    According to Ronan¡¯s understanding, Ryan Kavanaugh was a mathematics genius. He was born in a wealthy Jewish merchant family. He founded his own hedge fund company at the age of 21 and fought in the 2,000-year-old Internet stock market wave. .


    However, the development of the story is not the success of the super genius.


    Ryan Kavanaugh misjudged the situation, and his fund was ruined before September 11, 2001.


    But a good family made Ryan Kavanaugh a comeback soon.


    Ryan Kavanaugh discovered that Wall Street Finance, which has ample cash and is looking for non-traditional investment opportunities, just has the willingness to intervene in Hollywood.


    This made Ryan Kavanaugh, who is good at socializing, a fish in water. He raised a large sum of money from many institutions on Wall Street, founded a company called Maple Leaf Pictures, and bought a movie set up by Kevin Spacey. Company Trigg Street Production Company.


    David Ellison said: "This company now has funds but no channels and no film projects."


    Ronan tentatively asked: "I heard people say that Ryan Kavanaugh has billions of dollars in financing on Wall Street?"


    There is a coat of alumni, and Ronan¡¯s attitude has always been good. David Ellison has not considered too much, and it is not too much secret information, saying: "Ryan Kavanaugh has had a decade Plans and plans to raise a total of US$12 billion from Wall Street."


    He smiled: "Of course, this is a long-term plan. Now he doesn''t have that much money, but he still has a billion-dollar fund."


    Ronan roughly guessed, and with David Ellison, it is estimated that Maple Leaf Pictures is likely to mobilize $2 billion.


    It''s no wonder that the former relativity entertainment opened its way with money and soon opened up in Hollywood.


    Funds of this size can do too much.


    Hollywood also needs foreign capital to maintain high investment.


    However, the once relativistic entertainment ended in bankruptcy, after all, it did not shake the traditional power of Hollywood.


    Ronan said, "Don''t worry, David, you can open the situation if you have money."


    David Ellison said: "It can only be done step by step. Before I entered Hollywood, I thought I could invest in the six major companies, but after I came in, I realized that it was too difficult."


    Ronan smiled: "The Big Six companies have not always been so strong, they can always find opportunities."


    David Ellison said: "I hope there is a chance."


    He is very smart and did not mention any topic of investment relativity entertainment.


    He has studied before that Relativity Entertainment easily does not accept foreign investment.


    David Ellison felt that instead of making such a request that Ronan would not accept, it would be better to use his relationship with Ronan as an alumnus to find and wait for other opportunities.


    The two chatted for a while about the topic of film. The identity of the alumni of the Film School of Southern California University seemed to be able to get closer.


    Bob Weinstein came to greet Ronan at this time, and Ronan took Connie to another place.


    David Ellison watched Ronan leave, and his young face showed a smile somewhat similar to his madman father.


    Alumni? This relationship may be a stepping stone for him to break into Hollywood as soon as possible!


    Originally, David Ellison didn''t want to come to the premiere, but after hearing that the owner of Relativity Entertainment might attend, he immediately changed his mind.


    The education he received since childhood told him that in order to succeed, he must use all the available conditions around him.


    When it was almost time, Ronan walked to the theater, saw no one around, and said to Connie who was next to him: "Continue to collect information on Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh."


    Connie whispered back: "Yes."


    Ronan continued: "Look up Ryan Kavanaugh''s itinerary, I will meet him once in public."


    "Okay." Connie said: "After Maple Leaf Pictures was established, Ryan Kavanaugh was very high-profile in Los Angeles and was always looking for opportunities for investment and cooperation."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I see." He reminded again: "Also, pay special attention to the development of David Ellison."


    The appearance of David Ellison was an accident, but it was not a bad thing.


    Connie whispered: "David Ellison has also been very high-profile recently."


    Ronan added: "These two related materials and information should also be fed back to Robert Iger in time."


    "Okay." Connie replied.


    The situation in Hollywood has never been static. The general trend will not go wrong, and some new changes are inevitable.


    How to take advantage of changes in the situation is also an important condition for achieving goals.


    After entering the theater, Ronan didn''t even bother to watch the premiere of "Sin City", and he was almost thinking about David Ellison and Maple Leaf Pictures.


    These Hollywood outsiders have money in their pockets.


    More than two billion US dollars, that is, through Wall Street financing, no film company in Hollywood can produce such a large amount of liquidity in a short period of time.


    In the past, the Relativity Film Industry wanted to use money to make a future.


    The result is basically a failure.


    The money stayed in Hollywood, and Relativity Pictures went bankrupt.


    However, the theory of relativity film industry persisted for more than ten years before going bankrupt.


    "Sin City" has achieved good results, especially the reputation is bursting, the media and film critics are acclaimed, and the audience has a good reputation.


    Facts have proved that Frank Miller''s comic style images can be accepted by the film market and bring certain commercial value.


    The film''s $28.1 million box office at the opening weekend in North America, although not so dazzling, is also said to be good.


    After all, the mid-production cost of the film was only US$40 million Sin City" immediately dropped to the top of the North American box office chart when it opened, and it also let the Weinstein brothers who officially left Disney breathe a sigh of relief.


    Everything seems to be off to a good start.


    However, the trend of "Sin City" is not very stable and lost the box office champion in the second week.


    The spoof comedy film "Death is gone" produced by Shahai Entertainment and issued by Embassy Pictures officially landed in North American theaters. With the huge influence of the trilogy of "Death is Coming", and the impact of "Scream and Smile" A successful imitation of the series, "Reaper is Coming" performed quite well after the release.


    When the **** of death couldn''t kill the person who wanted to kill, the audience left not only laughter, but also bills.


    Three days after the opening of the painting weekend, this large-scale comedy with the theme of consumption "Death is Coming" earned 32.18 million US dollars.


    Like the "Scream" and "Scream" series, "Reaper is here" and "Reaper is gone" will continue to be filmed and produced as a series.

 Chapter 856： Sequel first

    Today, "Reaper is coming", which played an important role in the creation and development of Relativity Entertainment, has been filmed for the fourth part. "Reaper is coming 4" will be released next year. Director James Huang also notified Luo early. Nan, the next "Reaper is Coming 5" will be the last time he will be in charge of the "Reaper Coming" series.


    Anyone will get tired of shooting the same series of movies for many years.


    Had it not been for the unsuccessful experience of leaving Relativity Entertainment, James Huang would never have been the director of this series for a long time.


    With the success of time and the series of movies, James Wong''s cold ambition gradually came to life.


    This is also normal. Directors are active-thinking people, but any director who is a bit ambitious will not be satisfied with the status quo.


    "I can''t shoot "Death Is Coming" for a lifetime."


    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, James Wong said to Ronan: ¡°I can¡¯t find new ideas and creativity in this series. I can only repeat the existing model and change the director after the fifth. In fact, it didn''t have much impact."


    Ronan is really not good enough to persuade James Huang to continue directing the "Death is Coming" series, which is obviously impossible, saying: "Also, it is a good thing to jump out of the existing pattern."


    James Wong said, "Ronan, thank you for your understanding."


    Ronan waved his hand and said, "You can say hello two years in advance, which shows that you care about me and the partner of Relativity Entertainment. I also have time to find a suitable director again, so don''t be so polite."


    James Huang said: "It wasn''t you, and I would not succeed. It wasn''t you. After I encountered a setback, I might not find a chance in Hollywood."


    Ronan knows very well that as time and contracts expire, directors or actors who cooperate with Relativity Entertainment will continue to jump out. For celebrities and well-known directors, cooperation is a two-way choice.


    Like the people before him, Ronan won''t get into trouble just because the cooperation ends.


    Commercial cooperation has a beginning and naturally an end.


    However, James Huang accompanied Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment through the most difficult period. Ronan also valued him, as he did when the first cooperation between the two parties ended, reminding: "James, jump out of "Death is Coming" The series is a good thing for you. You will have a new world, but you still have to be cautious when choosing new film types."


    Frankly speaking, he doesn''t want to see James Wong go to make any weird Japanese comic adaptations, such as "Dragon Ball."


    James Huang said: "I plan to plan a new horror thriller movie."


    Ronan nodded: "After the script is finished, remember to send me a copy."


    If possible, James Huang also wants to continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, hastily replied: "No problem."


    Not long after he stayed here for Ronan, James Wong left, and "Reaper 4" is still in post-production, and he has to return to the crew to host.


    Even if James Wong no longer directs the "Death Is Coming" series, Ronan will invite him to be the producer of the subsequent sequel.


    For the sequels of many movies, Ronan also fully delegates the power to the relevant producers.


    Other series, such as "Resident Evil", "Deadly Bend" and "Saw Cry", are also in charge of their respective producers. Ronan rarely talks about related matters anymore, only after all the production of the film is completed. Participate in the review of the edited version.


    In the afternoon, the latest release plan of Embassy Pictures for next year, 2006, was passed to Ronan.


    As the drama series produced by Shahai Entertainment are basically broadcast on Netflix streaming media, the distribution business of Embassy Pictures is largely based on movies.


    This distribution plan perfectly embodies the operating principle of commercial interest first and profit first, and is entirely based on sequel movies and adaptations.


    Strictly speaking, the sequels of popular movies account for the absolute majority.


    "Resident Evil 3", "Saw Cry 4", "Minions", "Shrek 3", "Reaper comes 4", "Museum Night 2", "Caribbean Sea 3", "Speed ??and Passion 3" and so on.


    Non-sequel movies are basically adapted movies: "Iron Man", "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", "Infinite Walker", "Fatal Magic" and "The Da Vinci Code" and so on.


    The number of original movies is very small, only "Juneo" unearthed by Jessica Felton, and "The Hangover" which has been filmed and produced.


    The situation in Hollywood as a whole is also extremely sluggish for original films. Any film company will be cautious when facing original themes.


    In addition, the release plans of two heavyweight works cannot be fully determined for the time being.


    "The Superman Family" and "Cars" produced by Pixar Studios. Although the former is still being produced, it is actually purely for not wanting to be released by Disney. As long as Relativity Entertainment can reach an agreement with Pixar Studios, it can be completed at any time .


    The production of the latter has also entered the final stage, and all production work can be completed by March next year at the latest.


    Because of the confidentiality, Ronan called Garc¨ªa Rodriguez directly about "Cars 2". Even if we can reach an agreement with Pixar studio this year, "Cars" will be released in 2007 so that After the agreement is reached, Embassy Pictures will have more time to prepare for the release and promotion.


    This is a very special animated film. Even if there is no Disneyland, the overall operation of animation peripheral products is not as good as Disney. However, after the experience of "Little Pig Peppa" and many animated feature films, Embassy Pictures also opened related Offline channels.


    As long as the publicity and distribution work is in place, "Automobile" can also create huge commercial value in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Someone once asked Pixar, as the leader of the computer animation industry, which is the most successful commercial feature animation film?


    The real result was unexpected.


    Not "Toy Story", nor "Finding Nemo", nor "Robot Walli".


    It''s "Cars"!


    The box office of this animated feature film can only be said to be average, but the revenue it creates in the offline toy market is simply amazing.


    Even if there is no Disneyland, Relativity Entertainment can also be handed over to other movie theaters or theme parks in an authorized manner, and it can also bring significant benefits in terms of playgrounds.


    As for toys, dolls, and related authorizations, etc., after years of development and development, these embassy films, although not dare to be compared with Disney, are also Hollywood''s publishers second only to Disney.


    "Little Pig Page" brought nearly $650 million in revenue to Relativity Entertainment in the first eight months of this year, which is the best proof.


    Under the operation of Embassy Pictures, Peppa Pig is getting closer and closer to Ronan''s goal of $1 billion in annual revenue within three years.


    Of course, at the peak of "Little Pig Peppa", the annual operating income reached nearly 1.2 billion.


    The unit is pounds.


    Once an animated film or drama is a huge success, its income is often much larger than that of a hot live-action film.


    Like the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, even with the captain''s bonus to the fan effect, it has been pulled further and further by "Peppa Pig".


    The offline effect of "Cars" is far above that of "Little Pig Peppa".


    Ronan still remembers that in order to defraud the subsidy, someone added more people to the name. Lightning McQueen changed a little and entered the theater in a grand manner.


    Having said that, even in the shameless times of Hong Kong City and Hollywood movies, they can''t reach this point.


    Both follow the trend and the copycat can be understood. After all, Hollywood and the Hong Kong film circle do not do such things less, but can the follow the trend and the copycat explain it?


    Because of the need for confidentiality, the situation of the two animated feature films is only within the extremely narrow range of Ronan and a few high-level officials. The Embassy Pictures will not have direct contact with the two feature animation films for the time being.


    Moreover, the situation has not been determined for the time being. Until the contract is actually signed, everything will be variable.


    Ronan is very clear. Don¡¯t look at Steve Jobs''s appearance on the same line as Relativity Entertainment. That¡¯s because Pixar Studios, as a pure content producer, must have a strong distribution channel to reflect its value. He himself has a need for Netflix and cash...


    Also, Ronan¡¯s plan really seems to help Pixar Studio get back the copyright.


    If the plan does not go well, Steve Jobs will definitely kick Relativity Entertainment away and switch to other companies.


    Even, it may turn around and fall into trouble.


    Therefore, Ronan only uses the external part as the help of the rudder, the real key lies in the relativistic entertainment itself.


    In mid-September, Scott Swift brought good news to Ronan.


    "We have reached an investment agreement with the Indians. The new investment from the Mountain Foundation has been put in place, with a total amount of up to 400 million US dollarsScott-Swift''s face is full of fatigue, and it is obvious that he arrived immediately after getting off the plane. Relativity Building: "The agreement with the Falch Foundation has also been signed. Although the Falch Foundation is larger than the Mountain Foundation, because of the failure of the investment on Wall Street, they are relatively cautious this time. The first investment in cooperation with us Only 350 million US dollars. "


    Ronan nodded slightly: "More than I expected."


    Scott Swift added: "Our new round of financing in island countries and South Korea has also had preliminary results. Many investors have expressed interest. It is expected that by December, there will be more than 200 million US entertainment financing."


    "Of course, some film companies that participate in financing also have conditions." Scott Swift said embarrassedly: "They require some actors to appear in Hollywood films and TV dramas, without leading roles, just supporting roles."


    Ronan said, "No problem."


    This is obviously for gilding. In fact, it is not only the actors from the East, but the film and television circles in many countries are like this. After turning around in Hollywood, playing some small and small roles, after returning to the so-called international superstar.

 Chapter 857： Gilded

    In addition to island countries, South Korea and India, South Africa and Germany also have new investments.


    In addition, Scott Swift focused on the Oriental market.


    "I went there again last week. Those people who have become rich because of natural resources urgently need to find stable and high-end investment channels." Scott Swift seems to be recalling: " Their group is really inhumane."


    Ronan has come into contact with some marginal characters and small characters in that group. Their wealth is nothing compared to the mainstream of that circle, but when it comes to the degree of trenches, it is really eye-opening.


    In that circle, not everyone is inhumane. There are smart people among them. They know that the violence in this industry is temporary and may change in the future. They just use this industry to accumulate capital, and then find new investment channels and work hard. Want to transform.


    Some of these people have considerable interest in the Pacific Investment Fund.


    Scott told Ronan: "After the first batch of funds raised, we contacted some people who are also very interested in investing. If an agreement can be reached, the new round of investment may reach 300 million. 50 million dollars."


    Ronan nodded slightly and reminded again: "There are a few points to pay attention to. Investment must follow the laws and regulations there; we must pay attention to the credibility and reputation of the Pacific Investment Fund. We treat Western investors in accordance with the contract and treat them. exactly the same."


    "I understand." Scott Swift was a little excited: "After going there several times in a row, I found out that the relevant reports of the American media were basically lying with eyes open. The rapid development over there was unexpected. The wealth held by some rich people is also considerable."


    He obviously has an idea: "There can be one of the important markets of the Pacific Investment Foundation. I will try to win the best reputation there, just like maintaining the reputation and reputation of the Pacific Fund in North America, so as to attract investment one after another. ."


    Ronan will not discourage the enthusiasm of his subordinates, saying: "You are still responsible for these matters."


    Today, the financing of the Pacific Foundation is completely different from when he invested in Arabs. The investment has a fixed income, and the Pacific Foundation will not default on any investor''s money.


    The same applies to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    This is normal business cooperation, and there will be no question of who is pitted, and Ronan does not have to avoid it.


    Later, Scott Swift mentioned that not only Japan and South Korea, but also some people over there want the Cypriots to come over for gilding.


    Relativity Entertainment has enough film and television projects to be filmed and produced each year, including a large number of supporting roles, and the type of actors used is not very different.


    Since it is good for investment, Ronan will certainly not refuse.


    If possible, he can even create an actor gilding plan specifically for Japan and South Korea and other East Asian markets and entertainment circles.


    Those who came to Hollywood were small actors and small stars, mixed with a few small supporting roles, and after returning home, they had the capital to boast of becoming an international movie star.


    At least within five or six years, this kind of operation has considerable space to be used.


    Ronan simply asked Scott to contact George Clint and let them discuss a feasible plan.


    Having said that, the East Asian market will become more and more important to Hollywood in the future, and it is also necessary to get some roles that meet the needs of the East Asian market.


    For example, Jaina-All participated in "Grey Intern", and the broadcast rights in the Korean market have sold at a price that has never been seen in Hollywood dramas.


    For example, Korean actors are also entering Hollywood on a large scale, even if they can only serve as minor supporting roles, once they return to the local film and television circle, they will be forced to reach the highest-level stars.


    The bonus of the Hollywood effect is especially obvious in East Asia.


    Many actors who are smart enough do not seek important roles. Even if they are soy sauce in Hollywood and use today''s developed media hype, they can also build momentum for themselves.


    For example, Miss Lizao, who has been in Hollywood for the past two years, has been soy sauce-like, but she has been holding on, occasionally showing her face in some medium-scale movies, and having some gossips with celebrities, in the entertainment market on the other side of the Pacific. Above, the personal settings of the international superstars are still very stable.


    And Jaina, who has a close relationship with Ronan, can''t even play the first supporting actress in Hollywood''s medium-sized crews. She is indeed one of the top queens in the Korean film industry.


    Having said that, the actress can work hard, it is really not only luck, but also generous and calm.


    Regardless of Ronan''s requirements, Jaina can fulfill it perfectly, even very proactive.


    After returning to Los Angeles from South Korea, Jaina immediately asked Ronan to meet. Ronan also happily went to the appointment. After having dinner together, she brought Jaina back to the Future World Manor.


    The passionate Jaina is like a snake.


    "Compared with my colleagues in South Korea, I am a lucky one." Jaina was lying on the sofa, looking at the bright starry sky outside, and said: "Many times, I want to stay in Hollywood and never go back."


    Ronan handed her a glass of red wine: "Is someone embarrassing you?"


    Jaina said, "They all know that you are behind me. There are little things to do, but they dare not make any unreasonable demands on me."


    Ronan touched the cup with her: "Then don''t go back."


    "It''s easy to say, but hard to do." Jaina took a sip of the red wine: "My income in Hollywood is not even one-third of that in Korea."


    She mocked herself a little bit: "The so-called international movie stars are also good in Korea."


    Ronan pulled up a chair and sat across from Jaina, and said, "The film and television projects of Relativity Entertainment will be more and more in the future, and there will never be fewer roles." But he will not make impossible conditions: " Of course, it¡¯s unlikely that you want to be the heroine."


    Upon hearing this, Jaina looked very contented: "If you can think of me, I will be content."


    Ronan raised her chin with one hand: "How could I forget you?"


    Jaina laughed and said, "Ronan, I have prepared a gift for him."


    Ronan was curious: "Do you still prepare gifts for me?"


    Jaina shrugged playfully: "You gave me so many expensive gifts in the afternoon, I have to show it a little bit."


    Although it was not early when we met in the afternoon, Ronan took her around in the designer area on Rodel Street, like Herm¨¨s bags, Cartier jewelry and Chanel¡¯s seasonal fashions, as long as Jaina is fond of them, Ronan directly swipes his card to scan the goods.


    In this regard, he has always been generous.


    Jaina took her backpack, took out a folded document bag from it, opened it and took out a page of ordinary A4 printing paper that obviously wrapped the photo, and handed it to Ronan.


    "What is it?" Ronan could only vaguely see the outline of the photo. Could it be Jaina''s artistic photo?


    But then I thought about it, he had taken a lot in person, and Jaina wouldn''t send it specifically, right?


    What''s more, the artistic content of those he took is not generally high.


    It''s just that they are all locked firmly in the underground vault.


    Ronan still pays great attention to this aspect, to eliminate any possibility of going out, in case of Jaina''s tragic incident or something, it would be too careless.


    "Let''s take a look." Jaina urged.


    Ronan opened the A4 printing paper, revealing two photos, the same girl in the photo, the appearance condition is quite good.


    Two photos, one is a life photo with light makeup, and the other is a work photo with delicate makeup.


    An old company with rich experience like Ronan... not many, he is a producer, and he can tell at a glance that the photos have not been processed deeply.


    As for whether a knife has been moved on the girl''s face, it can''t be seen by the photo alone.


    A4 printing paper is the basic information for girls.


    For example, the name is Claudia-King, 1.77 meters tall, and just 20 years old. Although he is an unfamiliar young actor, he has a high degree of education, has received professional model training, and has lived in the United States. In years, he can speak extremely fluent American English.


    Jaina asked, "How is it, Ronan, is she pretty good?"


    Ronan looked at Jaina suspiciously.


    "I selected this specifically for you. She did not develop smoothly in South Korea, and she actually lived in the United States until she became an adult, and it was not very suitable for the Korean environment." Jaina said specifically: "Claudia very much hopes to come. Hollywood develops, so I found me..."


    Ronan was speechless for a while, and she could roughly guess Jaina''s psychology, and she bet her future completely on him.


    Jaina has always been a smart woman. Some things are very clear. Asians are not in a bad position in Hollywood, let alone compare with blacks, even Latinos, and Ronan is her only backer.


    As long as Ronan pays more attention to her, she may become a veritable international superstar Jaina Chuan.


    Of course, as an entertainer from South Korea, she knows better that the entertainment industry and the performing arts circle do not have unprovoked love, let alone pay without asking for rewards.


    Compared to the situation in South Korea, Hollywood is really much better.


    "Don''t worry there is no problem." Jaina said with a smile: "I can guarantee that Claudia is just like me, but has done appropriate minor repairs, and absolutely no major repairs. ."


    Ronan put down these things, shook his head and said, "You think too much."


    Jaina leaned closer and said, "If you don''t think about it, how can you be guaranteed in the future?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan patted her gently: "My promise has always been effective."


    There will be many more characters like female Asians.


    Jaina stood up and walked towards the bathroom: "When appropriate, I will also help my compatriots."


    Ronan said, "I didn''t expect you to be so enthusiastic."


    Jaina-Quan laughed suddenly: "I''m a woman of old ways."


    Facts have also proved that Jaina Chuan is very dedicated, working hard and desperately for her future and future.

 Chapter 858： Land of the dead

    As far as the film project of Relativity Entertainment is concerned, Jaina-Quan is currently only involved in one "Fast and Furious" series. Apart from continuing to participate in "Grey Intern", she currently has no other work.


    An honest and reliable person like Ronan certainly wouldn''t turn his face to deny others.


    He then called Will Smith.


    Some time ago, when Ronan was on the crew of "Infinite Walker" in New York, he saw a remake of the script called "I Am Legend" from Will Smith.


    Ronan had watched this film once, and Will Smith alone carried the box office.


    It is also the source of the famous "start a dog".


    Unfortunately, this is a remake of a film. The earliest film copyright and related other copyrights have been in the hands of Warner Bros. for decades. Even if Ronan remembers, there is no other way.


    In the past two years, Will Smith has been in the limelight. Strictly speaking, he can already be included in the ranks of superstars.


    In order to invite Will Smith, Warner Bros. not only paid 25 million US dollars plus the remuneration for the later part of the film, but also gave Will Smith almost the same power as a producer.


    There are not many actors who can really show up in the film, but Will Smith has a heavyweight voice in the choice of other actors.


    Ronan didn''t need to be polite with Will Smith, and called directly to recommend him a heroine.


    Then, Jaina-Kan went to audition for the cast of "I Am A Legend", and the Latino actress Alice Bragaca from Brazil, originally intended by Warner Bros., had the final audition.


    Acting online, Jaina, who has also practiced her English proficiency, passed the audition very smoothly, and won the third most dramatic role in the crew besides Will Smith and the dog.


    Being able to partner with Will Smith is enough for the entertainment media of the largest country in the universe to blow for a year.


    Of course, in their eyes, maybe Will Smith is not a non-Chief, but a stick.


    Will Smith, who returned to Los Angeles temporarily, participated in the premiere of "Land of the Living Dead" because of Ronan''s invitation and the reputation of George Romero, the father of the zombies.


    This zombie movie, which eventually cost only 8 million US dollars, was filmed and produced by George Romero in less than seven months, and then it was introduced into the theater by the Embassy Pictures.


    George Romero came back to shoot a zombie movie, which has become the biggest gimmick in the promotion.


    Although in the 1980s, George Romero almost completely ruined the zombie movies that he carried forward. For example, "Zombies Out of the Cage", such as "Zombies Out of the Cage", had a rotten reputation among the audience, almost completely destroying this type.


    But the audience is forgetful, and public opinion is more tolerant towards an old man. After nearly two decades, almost no one mentions George Romero¡¯s zombies that no one watched anymore, but zombies. The name of the father of the film spread widely.


    Since "Dawn of the Living Dead" last year, he took the initiative to find relativity entertainment. George Romero also learned from experience and lessons.


    For example, during the screening, the zombies would be subconsciously attracted by the fireworks, and they would be praised by the audience.


    Relativity Entertainment is also constantly promoting on the Internet, continuing to hype George Romero''s groundbreaking and importance to zombie films, and completely confirming George Romero''s status as the "father of zombie films".


    George Romero''s new zombie film has also attracted the attention of countless zombie culture lovers.


    At the premiere scene, "zombies" gathered, and true lovers of zombie culture have dressed themselves as zombies.


    In addition to these ordinary zombies fans, there are also professional people present.


    For example, Robert Kirkman.


    This is the script writer of "The Walking Dead" and has been hired by Shahai Entertainment to serve as a special consultant for the adaptation of the "The Walking Dead" script.


    The drama plan has been put into daily life, the script is being created, and Ronan is also looking for a suitable director.


    According to the plan finalized by Netflix streaming and Shahai Entertainment, the first season of The Walking Dead will be launched next winter or spring 2007.


    Of course, related plans are still relatively cautious, and there will only be about eight episodes in the first season.


    This drama is not suitable for launching too late. Once it loses the advantages and aura of the first zombie drama, its follow-up effects may be discounted.


    The early stage of "The Walking Dead" can be said to be a zombie drama, but the background of the zombie is simply used as a coat.


    In terms of personal hobbies, Ronan still prefers the type of zombies.


    Chain saw and zombies, that is the ultimate romance for men.


    At the entrance of the theater, Ronan saw Will Smith, and Will Smith said: "Zombies all over the place are too impulsive."


    Ronan deliberately joked: "Your taste has changed again? Or is it further aggravated?"


    Will Smith''s swarthy face turned darker in an instant, and said, "How could I be interested in zombies?"


    Ronan said in a very serious tone: "Will, I have a project here, which is very suitable for you, called "My Happy Life with Zombie Girl."


    Will Smith was completely defeated and emphasized: "I''m just a fan of George Romero!"


    Ronan put away his joke and said, "You have to star in a zombie movie."


    Will Smith nodded: "There are not many zombies, but they are powerful."


    Ronan said, "I read the script and the settings. It should be the most powerful zombie in the zombie movie."


    "Almost." Will Smith thought for a while and said: "Except for the mutant zombie monsters in "Resident Evil" shot by your company."


    Ronan shrugged: "Those can''t be regarded as zombies." He changed the subject: "Jaina, trouble you."


    "Are you polite to me?" Will Smith said seriously: "Since we met, although I have never said it, it is always clear that you have been helping me, but I can''t help you. This The role, finally let me give you some favor."


    While speaking, he himself laughed first.


    Ronan did not continue this topic, after all, it was just a small matter for Will Smith and him.


    Later, Ronan met George Romero in the theater hall.


    "I''ve seen a trial screening." Ronan was full of praise for the movie: "A masterpiece."


    George Romero said: "I also feel that "Land of the Living Dead" is the best zombie film I have ever shot, and I may never be able to do that again in the future."


    Ronan said: "Why? Fans are still waiting for your new work."


    He said so, but Ronan knew in his heart that what George Romero said was the truth. It was not that George Romero was unable to keep up with the times or his ability was degraded, but that his body was no longer good.


    During the filming of "Land of the Living Dead," Allianz Insurance, which provided insurance services to the crew, warned Shahai Entertainment more than once that George Romero''s health was worrying.


    Allianz Insurance even stated that if Shahai Entertainment cooperates with George Romero again, it will not provide personal insurance for George Romero.


    George Romero''s heart is not old, but his body is old.


    For the safety of the crew and George Romero, Ronan decided not to continue working with him.


    And also asked George Clint to talk to George Romero specifically to persuade him to cultivate quietly.


    Frankly speaking, George Romero is not short of money.


    Ronan likes zombie movies very much and hopes that the father of modern zombie movies can live a few more years.


    It''s a pity that Uncle Nine left too early, otherwise it would be very enjoyable to let George Romero shoot a zombies against Uncle Nine.


    There are successors to zombie movies. Hollywood, including Relativity Entertainment, many companies continue to develop this genre, and there will definitely be more outstanding zombie movies coming out.


    But this type of zombie film, perhaps no one can surpass Jiu Shu.


    The premiere screening began soon, and George Romero added many new things to this traditional zombie film.


    Such as zombies and fireworks, such as the zombie revolution throughout the story!


    In this film, zombies no longer have only instincts, but consciousness has initially appeared, and George Romero deliberately chose a black zombie as the leader of the zombie group to destroy the life of the white-led human settlement.


    As a result, the zombies at the bottom of the film¡¯s character structure, under the leadership of Hei Minggui, took a politically correct pace, stormed into human settlements, and overthrew the white bourgeoisie riding on the heads of ordinary people and a crowd of zombies. He ruled by all evils, and exiled the petty bourgeoisie who was not firm enough to stand, thus turning over to become the master and establishing a zombie dictatorship.


    Since then, the zombies have stood up!


    This is a zombie movie!


    The only purpose is to make viewers who like zombie culture enjoy watching.


    There is no doubt that "Land of the Living Dead" achieved this goal.


    The most direct manifestation is the box office of the film.


    During the opening weekend, "Land of the Living Dead" won $ 15.24 million from the 3,256 theaters won by Embassy Pictures, thus ensuring that the North American box office alone can recoup the investment.


    Although the film¡¯s reputation is very bad, the Rotten Tomatoes index is as low as it is published, the media scores 4.5 points, and even the IMDB score fails, but how many zombie films have a good reputation?


    This kind of film, as long as the specific hobby group watch it well and the film company can make money, it represents success.


    In addition to the big screens in cinemas, zombie films have always been popular in the rental market.


    Just like there are a lot of nine uncles on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, zombie films have never lacked an audience in the West.


    Maybe other viewers feel that the mentally retarded plot and setting are, in the eyes of zombie film lovers, the refreshing point of getting goose bumps.


    After nearly two decades, George Romero''s appeal among zombie fans is stronger than in the 70s and 80s.


    The success of "Land of the Living Dead" also proves that the zombie movie still has considerable market vitality.

 Chapter 859： Blacklist plan

    Zombie movies have always been the favorite of heavy-tasting movie fans. The unique setting of zombies can not only satisfy the sensory stimulation of heavy taste, but also the desperate feelings of doomsday or the dark human conflicts are also very attractive.


    In the 1980s, George Romero gradually went up and down. In 1985, "Zombie Out of the Basket" was not only ridiculed by critics, but the box office was also dismal. Later, several other films were still not satisfactory.


    George Romero had to die.


    The box office of "Land of the Living Dead" has also officially announced to the world-the return of "Father of Zombies"!


    This will arouse the feelings of many zombie film lovers. In the marketing and promotion of movies, feelings are an effect that can never be ignored.


    Therefore, although "Land of the Living Dead" has a bad reputation, its box office trend is not bad.


    Only ten days after it was released in North America, the box office of this film easily exceeded $30 million.


    And in overseas screenings, markets such as the UK, France, Australia and Germany have performed well.


    Compared with the film''s $8 million production cost, the overseas box office of $10.12 million in the first week is also quite brilliant.


    The success of "Land of the Living Dead" has made Shahai Entertainment pay more attention to "The Walking Dead". Related preparatory work is speeding up. Netflix streaming media is also urging, hoping to launch the first season of the series next winter. .


    Netflix streaming media has been developing rapidly since it went online for more than half a year. Without any strong competitors, it has attracted a large number of audiences with extremely rich content.


    The second season of "Prison Break" and the second season of "Survival" will also be launched in the last quarter of this year.


    By next year, there will be new dramas landing on the Netflix streaming platform.


    Although after a series of hype and rapid growth, Netflix''s stock price has gradually slowed down, but it has also risen steadily.


    This is also the normal development model of a healthy company.


    Just like the real estate market on the other side of the Pacific, after the explosive growth, there will be a short adjustment period, and then it will be able to accumulate the price for the next stage.


    In recent months, Netflix has also steadily promoted overseas expansion plans. Except for some special markets, such as central Africa, most of them have established branches to promote Netflix''s related businesses.


    Even in the Arab world, relatively open countries such as the UAE and Qatar, Netflix has successfully entered.


    For example, in an extremely conservative country such as Saudi Arabia, although Netflix video and other services are blocked, Netflix Sharing has opened up the market.


    In addition, there are new trends in Android.


    After the establishment of the Open Handheld Device Alliance, already powerful individuals united in the general direction, attracting more companies to join, and Android also ushered in a period of rapid development.


    Netflix also convened an alliance conference with major manufacturers in September, at which it officially announced that Samsung, BlackBerry and Motorola phones equipped with Android systems will be officially launched next year.


    This is undoubtedly great news for Android and Netflix.


    But there was also unfavorable news that Nokia officially announced the acquisition of Symbian, and Symbian became Nokia''s exclusive system.


    The two major consortiums of mobile terminals have also officially come to the front. With the world''s number one sales volume, Nokia wants to completely establish its status as the global hegemon.


    The relatively closed Symbian and the open Android are about to usher in their own different destinies.


    Ronan doesn''t worry much about Nokia and Symbian, even if he has always been a loyal user of Nokia.


    Netflix has used Android to coerce too many mobile terminal manufacturers to form a broader alliance.


    In contrast, Nokia''s circle is much smaller.


    The only pity is that Ronan never talked about Steve Jobs. Apple still insists on its own system. Fortunately, Netflix''s APP has fully entered Apple''s system.


    Both "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Land of the Living Dead" two zombie genre films have all succeeded. In addition to "The Walking Dead", Ronan has also put more attention on this genre.


    The first is the script library of Shahai Entertainment and the delivery scripts received. Ronan specifically went through it again. There are many books on zombie themes, but there are basically no filming value.


    This has nothing to do with his memory, but based on the typical Hollywood review principle. Most of the scripts do not conform to the basic three-stage structure, and the content setting is chaotic.


    Having said that, the scripts that follow the delivery route are mostly new works, and it is not easy to discover valuable works.


    Similarly, it is not generally difficult for those valuable newcomers and new works to get ahead.


    Never mind that Ronan will personally review the scripts or projects that Shahai Entertainment receives from time to time, but he is still one of the lucky few who can eventually appear in front of him.


    Excluding Netflix, the main business of Relativity Entertainment is based on content production.


    Although the proportion of box office revenue in the company is declining, the content of all offline and peripheral operations is actually the basis.


    This is no different from Warner Bros., which has the best performance in Hollywood today, and Walt Disney, where Hollywood is about to become a dominant presence.


    Content production requires scripts, and Ronan also needs to screen more extensively.


    To this end, he specifically brought George Clint and Jessica Felton over to discuss related matters.


    "Expanding the screen is not simply referring to these delivery scripts." Ronan pointed to the copy of the script on the table, and said: "There are many scripts, not necessarily to Relativity Entertainment, but also scripts from other companies. Ashes fall in the library."


    George Clint said: "Other film companies would rather have a mildew and fall in their scripts than would allow us to look at their script library, even if they don''t have the copyright."


    Jessica Felton agreed: "Well, it is true. For example, I will never let the producers of other companies look at the script in my hands."


    Ronan certainly understands this. Many scripts are delivered to the film company just to hit the big luck. The copyright is still in the hands of the author. The film company may disdain the script, but they will not let outsiders look through it.


    "It''s not just newcomers and new works." Ronan added: "Including projects in the circle to find investment or production companies."


    There are many projects in Hollywood. Even if the project has been set up by the producer, it will take many years to produce it, because it is not easy to find investors.


    George Clint said: "There may be thousands, tens of thousands, or even more of the scripts created by Hollywood every year. In fact, only a few of them can appear in front of us. But we want to expand our horizons. It is not easy, and it will also be restricted by various practical factors. It is impossible for us to concentrate too many resources on finding scripts."


    Ronan said: "This is also the reason why I have discussed with you today, how can we expand our horizons and let more scripts and projects that may have value come into our sight."


    "What are your thoughts?" Jessica Felton asked.


    Hollywood gathers the strongest film talents in the world and has a huge talent pool.


    These talents come from all over the world, with dreams, and hope that Virgo will win with one blow.


    The script provides the initial story model, character appearance, conflicts, and event transformation, and determines the theme and genre of the movie, and to a large extent, the foundation of the movie.


    Jessica Felton is no longer a rookie when she first worked with Ronan. She knows the entire Hollywood industry model very well and said: "In fact, this is not our family¡¯s problem, but all production companies are facing this. How can we expand our horizons with minimal investment and find valuable projects as much as possible from so many scripts every year?"


    George Clint smiled and asked, "Are there any other ways besides manual screening?"


    As the CEO of Shahai Entertainment, he has deep feelings. For a production company, it is not difficult to have a script material library, but it is not easy to make this material library vibrant and often updated.


    For new screenwriters who want to get ahead, how to sell their scripts is also a problem.


    Ronan said, "Finding and selling scripts are never easy."


    Compared to George Clint, Jessica Felton speaks more directly: "Hollywood is conservative. Most executives say''no, no, no'' all day and then go to dinner because they say yes may result in dismissal.


    Ronan knew that she was telling the truth. How many executives in Hollywood were driven out because of the failure of a film project?


    "I have an idea. If more people are mobilized, will more scripts appear on my desk?" Ronan said.


    George Clint didn''t quite understand: "Motivate more people? Are we going to invest more resources in this area?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "I didn''t mean that. UU Reading George, Jesse, and Shahai Entertainment make more than ten films every year. Directors, actors, screenwriters and producers who have worked with us. The number is huge, and they are all front-line practitioners in the industry, and they are directly exposed to a large number of scripts and projects every year..."


    Jessica Felton understood Ronan''s meaning, maybe this is a good way?


    Ronan continued: "We can establish smooth communication channels with the good people among them, let them use email or other methods, and recommend to us scripts that we have seen very much but have not been filmed and produced. If we can adopt it, we can give them a certain recommendation reward."


    "This... seems to be extremely feasible." George Clint thought for a moment, and said: "With the company''s current development momentum, there should be many people in the circle who have a good relationship with the company."


    He went on to add: "We can also mobilize the internal staff of the company, after all, they will also have a lot of opportunities to access the script."


    Jessica Felton said: "I also think it''s feasible."


    ()

 Chapter 860： Can do business

    These people are all in the front line of the Hollywood industry chain, especially directors, producers, actors and screenwriters. The frequency of contact with scripts is very high. Some of them may pass by without leaving an impression, or some, Even if no company is willing to buy, they have left a deep impression.


    The people Ronan wants to mobilize have a close cooperative relationship with Relativity Entertainment, and they also have relatively rich experience in the industry. They can feel that interesting scripts and projects are more likely to have production value.


    More people will have more extensive contacts, and will see more scripts and projects.


    And it was only for them to recommend it, and Ronan himself ultimately made the decision.


    Both George Clint and Jessica Felton agreed with Ronan''s proposal. This is undoubtedly a good way to expand the range of choices provided that the script cannot be separated from human review.


    "I have some classmates and mentors who work in Hollywood." Jessica Felton said: "They can also be targeted."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes." He said to George Clint: "You are responsible for the specifics. You and Jesse will make a list. You can send letters or e-mails, plus my signature."


    George Clint said: "Okay, I''ll set it up when I go back."


    Ronan added: "We have established a project blacklist within Relativity Entertainment, and recommended related projects or scripts are included in the blacklist, and then we select projects that can be cooperated to screen."


    He specifically emphasized: ¡°The blacklist is not necessarily the best original project. It can be adapted or other types. What can impress our collaborators shows its merits.¡±


    A critical group is moved, stimulated, and finds interesting stories, at least not bad.


    George Clint has been thinking about it and added: "I think the company can systematize this measure, and subsequent collaborators can also be brought in."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Capital can bring higher efficiency to the cultural industry.


    Jessica Felton said: "If the opportunity is right, we can also hold events like the Nikkor Script Contest."


    Ronan said: "It''s okay to have a suitable opportunity in the future."


    If the e-mail recommendations from insiders who have cooperated are collected online, Jessica Felton''s method is an offline supplement.


    Hollywood also has scripting and screenwriting activities similar to the selection category, and it is also a good opportunity for some new screenwriters to get ahead.


    Generally speaking, there are basically three ways for a newcomer screenwriter to make a career in Hollywood.


    The first type is very common. After the script is created, many copies are printed and delivered according to the mailboxes of various film companies to hit the big luck.


    Although the proportion of winners is appallingly low, it is not unique.


    There are also lucky scripts that have been bought, but there is no possibility that screenwriters who are not screenwriters¡¯ unions want to sell at high prices. The various minimum guarantees of screenwriters¡¯ unions are for members, and the admission conditions of screenwriters¡¯ unions are quite high.


    The second is to participate in some Hollywood screenplay competitions. The most famous one is the Nicole Screenplay Contest hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. If you can enter the top 20, you will not only get a bonus, but also a film company. Phone.


    Compared with the first one, the second one is a little more reliable. Every year, new screenwriters emerge through this type of competition.


    Of course, the so-called rookie screenwriter here refers to screenwriters who have no signed works.


    This type of screenwriter may have worked in Hollywood for many years.


    The third is to find a place where Hollywood directors, producers and senior film companies often go to work part-time, find ways to network and expand the circle, maybe after getting acquainted with them, send the script to these people, they will take a time to watch Look at the script.


    Hollywood is a closed system.


    This ensures that Hollywood has a relatively independent creative style, but it also brings a rigid selection model.


    Ronan¡¯s move did not break the Hollywood model. As a vested interest, too much change would do more harm than good to him and Relativity Entertainment.


    This is entirely based on Hollywood¡¯s traditional script selection channels, and only uses the contacts formed by the filming and production of Relativity Entertainment to expand the horizons of selection, not just within the Relativity Entertainment.


    In fact, James Huang recommended Wen Ziren, and James Cameron recommended his special effects director. This model has already been in its embryonic form.


    The three of them negotiated to the end and determined a lot of specific details, and even the roster of future recommended projects was determined-called "real-time blacklist"!


    The specific implementation is by George Clint, and it is not difficult to get the support of some people with the appeal of relativity entertainment.


    Moreover, this is not a free recommendation.


    After George Clint left, Jessica Felton didn''t leave for the time being, and said to Ronan: "The company is drawing funds recently. Is there a big move?"


    "Yeah." Ronan nodded slightly: "There are some actions that have been planned long ago to be implemented."


    He would not say specifically, even if he knew that Jessica Felton would not disclose it casually, Ronan, as the company''s controller, could not talk to anyone outside the plan.


    Jessica Felton is also a smart woman. Seeing that Ronan didn¡¯t say anything in detail, she didn¡¯t continue to ask, and instead said, ¡°I¡¯m discussing with the Embassy Pictures, and I¡¯m going to let Juno participate in Europe next year. Three major film festivals."


    Ronan asked, "When will the shooting of Juno start?"


    Jessica Felton said: "Filming can start before the New Year, the Cannes Film Festival is a bit tight, and I should go to Venice."


    The theme of "Juno" is not suitable for the Berlin Film Festival.


    Ronan never intervened too much in the "Juneo" project, and directly said: "You just make the decision." He asked, "What about "Fast and Furious 4", what are your plans?


    "It''s better to wait for "Fast and Furious 3" to be released before making a decision." Jessica Felton is also very cautious: "I want to see the market response on the spot and count the audience''s feedback data in order to make timely adjustments. ."


    Ronan said: "Also, what we shoot and produce is a commercial film aimed at the general public. The market response is very important."


    Market research, audience testing, review, modification, renovation and reprocessing are all essential links for modern commercial films.


    Jessica Felton said: "I recently got a market survey on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. The data shows that after the first two films were screened, more than 70% of fans said that as long as there is Jack Si If Captain Palo is there, they will always watch "Pirates of the Caribbean", regardless of the film itself."


    She said seriously: "In the future, we will shoot "Pirates of the Caribbean 4". Captain Jack Sparrow is the core we can''t get around."


    Ronan knew the meaning of these words: "Don''t worry, even if the fourth film is filmed, it will be five years later. The Johnny Depp at that time may not be the current Johnny Depp."


    Jessica Felton still has a headache: "Who would have thought that a magic pirate movie was about to become a pure fan movie."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This is the charm of Jack Sparrow, isn''t it?"


    Jessica Felton looked at her watch and said, "I''ll talk another day. I asked Sophia Coppola to see the location. I guess she will be there soon."


    Ronan said: "Control this project. If all goes well, Juno will appear in the awards season next year."


    Jessica Felton said, "I understand."


    Sending away Jessica Felton, Ronan finished reading the remaining scripts transferred by Shahai Entertainment. Like most of the time, there was no type that made him shine.


    Ronan didn''t feel disappointed. This is normal. Seeing a valuable script is an accident.


    Relativity Entertainment will establish a "real-time blacklist" mechanism internally, which may bring some surprises.


    If this mechanism can be successful, it may be able to make a successful business like the previous Hollywood script blacklist.


    I vaguely remember that the Hollywood person who created the "blacklist" later set up the "screenplay blacklist" website, which really made the recommended scripts a very successful business.


    This "blacklist" is far less simple than it seems.


    Ronan didn''t know much, but one thing impressed him quite deeply.


    After the "blacklist" is upgraded from email information to a website, if the playwright wants his work to be seen by more people, he can pay for the fixed anonymous professional judges on the website to give opinions, including scoring and short evaluations on strengths and weaknesses. And commercial possibilities.


    Scripts with high scores can be pushed to good positions and recommended in email journals.


    It is estimated that most people are familiar with this mode of website operation.


    This is also in line with the Hollywood environment After all, it is a business circle, and everything can be commercialized.


    Of course, as far as relativity entertainment is concerned, this aspect will not be considered for the time being.


    Ronan''s purpose is to find valuable film and TV drama projects in a wider range.


    George Clint moved very fast. He drew up a preliminary plan that afternoon and can start implementing it within this week. It is expected that some feedback will be received this month.


    When Ronan was about to get off work, he received a call from Harvey Weinstein. Harvey Weinstein asked about Disney again, especially related to Michael Eisner.


    The conflict between the Weinstein brothers and Michael Eisner is well known in Hollywood, and such problems seem normal.


    Ronan, as before, told Michael Eisner very seriously that Relativity Entertainment is still taking in Disney¡¯s shares, and even suggested that he go to Disney¡¯s shareholder meeting together to see how Michael Eisner was relativized. Entertainment and Roy Disney ousted.

 Chapter 861： relief

    California, Santa Monica Yacht Marina, a white yacht pulled up a long waterline away from the coastline.


    The gray-haired Roy-Disney sat under the parasol on the top deck, watching the coastline disappear into view, and then a helicopter appeared from the junction of the sea and the sky, and quickly chased up, guided by the signal, steady. Landed on the helicopter platform on the back deck of the yacht.


    A big fat man got off the helicopter.


    Soon, the potbellied Harvey Weinstein came to the top deck and sat opposite Roy Disney.


    "Hello, Roy." Harvey Weinstein was also polite, taking a bottle of mineral water on his own: "I haven''t seen you in a few weeks, your mental state is much better."


    Roy Disney said with a smile: "Is it so obvious?"


    Harvey-Weinstein unscrewed the bottle, arrived at a glass of water, and said before drinking, "Is it because the goal is about to be achieved."


    Roy Disney is very cautious: "Until the last minute, the outcome is unpredictable."


    Harvey Weinstein finished drinking and said, "Roy, you are too humble. Michael Eisner is now very arrogant and self-confident. He is very superstitious about the power in his hands. His reaction is a little slow. I guess you have Have an absolute advantage."


    Roy Disney avoided answering, and asked, "What happened to what I asked you to do?"


    "It''s the same as the last time." Harvey Weinstein is very sure: "The meaning that Ronan revealed secretly is all aimed at Michael Eisner."


    Roy Disney won''t take it lightly on this kind of big matter, but he tried Harvey Weinstein twice in a row, and the result made him feel more at ease: "It seems that he has nothing to do with Michael Eisner."


    "It has something to do with Michael Eisner?" Harvey Weinstein shook his head. "Stop kidding, Roy. When I first met Ronan Anderson five or six years ago, he didn¡¯t treat Michael Eisner. Any good feelings, even a strong disgust in words..."


    Roy Disney asked, "Really?"


    Harvey Weinstein said very seriously: "I can promise."


    Hearing this, Roy Disney felt more at ease.


    Harvey Weinstein asked puzzledly: "Even if my shares are sold to Ronan Anderson, Relativity Entertainment''s holdings of Disney shares are only more than 2%..."


    "You don''t understand." Roy Disney said simply: "Don''t forget Ronan Anderson''s influence. Relativity Entertainment can help me convince some people that Ronan Anderson''s choice can also affect many neutral shareholders. select."


    Harvey Weinstein thought for a while and said: "Indeed, this is an industry based on content production after all."


    "It now appears that Ronan Anderson is no longer a problem." Roy Disney believes that Harvey Weinstein, the conflict between the Weinstein brothers and Michael Eisner is no less than the Disney family: "Ha Wei, trouble you."


    Harvey Weinstein said: "It''s just a small matter. You know, Bob and I are always on your side when it comes to your issue with Michael Eisner."


    Miramax has joined Walt Disney for more than ten years. Roy Disney is still sure of this, and nodded with a smile: "If you see new changes in Ronan Anderson, remember to notify me in time. "


    Harvey Weinstein said, "No problem." He tentatively asked, "Ronan Anderson is with you, no other requirements?"


    According to his understanding, Ronan Anderson was not so kind.


    Roy Disney said: "I promise to help Relativity Entertainment enter aa."


    Harvey Weinstein had a sudden realization: "With such a big advantage, Ronan Anderson''s inaction is a strange thing."


    Without the qualifications of aa, it is difficult to squeeze into the top of Hollywood, which means that aa will get stuck in the neck from time to time.


    Thinking about him and Bob Weinstein fighting for more than 20 years, aa is always a luxury.


    With the development momentum of relativity entertainment, it is inevitable to seek aa seats.


    The two chatted for a while, and Harvey Weinstein was about to leave.


    Roy Disney couldn''t help saying: "Harvey, you shouldn''t sell your shares to Relativity Entertainment."


    "I can''t help it." Harvey Weinstein spread his hands and said, "I want to create a new company, and I need a lot of money."


    He smiled and said, "Don''t worry, Roy, I''ve always supported you."


    Up to now, Roy Disney can¡¯t say anything. He originally thought that the Weinstein brothers would absolutely support him, so he didn¡¯t even consider buying their shares. After all, his funds are also limited and should be used first in the most needed. As a result, the brothers sold their shares to others in a blink of an eye.


    Harvey Weinstein has no guilt for breaking his promise. Is it possible that his brother has nowhere to stay?


    But on the issue of Michael Eisner, he sincerely supports Roy Disney, otherwise he would not help Ronan to inquire about the news.


    With his understanding of Ronan, with such a huge temptation as aa, Ronan will definitely get on the Roy Disney ship.


    Having said that, he and Bob will also get on this boat.


    Although aa is an industry organization, its influence on the entire film industry is not so big.


    Harvey Weinstein also discovered that Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment are much more high-profile than two years, and they are also actively participating in various Hollywood affairs, their purpose is very obvious.


    Does Hollywood really have new giant companies rising?


    Will the traditional Big Six companies sit back and watch this happen?


    Yes, Walt Disney has no spare capacity to manage other companies.


    It seems that after nbc acquired Universal Pictures, it is still in the stage of indigestion.


    Paramount Pictures¡¯ goal seems to be Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks.


    Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment have many cooperations.


    Sony Columbia Pictures...Since the two parties reached a new agreement on the copyright of Spider-Man, there has been no new dispute.


    In the twentieth century, Fox has been at the forefront of suppressing relativity entertainment.


    But with the development momentum of relativity entertainment, not one or even two companies can suppress it.


    After all, the Big Six Hollywood are divided individuals, not companies under the same group.


    In mid-September, the second out-of-court reconciliation between Marvel Entertainment and 20th Century Fox regarding the copyrights of "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men" and related revenues completely broke down. The two parties could not accept the terms of the other party and refused Talk again.


    Marvel Entertainment continues to prosecute.


    Twentieth Century Fox backhanded Marvel Entertainment to court, accusing Marvel Entertainment of serious breaches of contract in the new "Fantastic Four" comics, and demanded that Marvel Entertainment compensate Twentieth Century Fox for the project losses of 300 million US dollars.


    This lawsuit involving copyright interests has completely turned into a marathon.


    After the failure of the "Fantastic Four" movie, Twentieth Century Fox could only shelve related film plans.


    However, the development of "X-Men" and related derivative films has not been interrupted. "X-Men 3: Last Stand" is scheduled to be released next summer.


    The spin-off movie "Wolverine" was officially launched, and Hugh Jackman has signed a new film contract with Twentieth Century Fox.


    In addition, the independent "Magnetic King" movie was also included in the schedule by 20th Century Fox and will be discussed internally.


    Unconsciously, Marvel''s superhero movies occupy the absolute mainstream of this genre.


    "The schedule we initially wanted to choose was the first weekend of next year''s summer vacation."


    At an internal meeting of Twentieth Century Fox, the director of the publishing department said: "Now we can only push back."


    Another executive who is not in charge of the film business asked: "Why? Isn''t the best schedule in May the first weekend at the beginning of the summer and the Memorial Day holiday at the end of the month?"


    Jim Pross, who presided over the meeting, did not stop.


    The release director gave a somewhat helpless smile: "Both of these schedules have films fixed, and the Memorial Day schedule is Warner Bros.''s only production of the US$250 million "Superman Returns."


    Hearing the name of Superman, the executive sighed. This is a veritable number one superhero in the world. No one can guarantee that the audience''s feelings for Superman will explode in this movie.


    "It''s better not to face "Superman Returns" directly." He is still more rational: "What about the beginning of the summer vacation weekend?"


    The distribution director added: "Marvel Entertainment''s first superhero movie "Iron Man"."


    The executive said: "A second-tier superhero movie? The X-Men is more popular in the comics, and we are still a sequel."


    The distribution director said: "The first producer of "Iron Man" is Ronan Anderson. This is a movie he personally selected and controlled."


    The meeting room suddenly became quiet, and the executive had nothing to say.


    Even if you don''t know the film business , but in the Hollywood circle, you have heard Ronan Anderson''s name.


    From past experience, it seems that "X-Men 3" is competing with "Iron Man", it is better to compete with "Superman Returns".


    As for the release on the same weekend, the executives of 20th Century Fox did not go crazy.


    Jim Prolos said: "Avoid these two films at the same time. The production cost of "X-Men 3" is as high as $200 million. No surprises. Choose a suitable schedule during the weekend in mid-May."


    The distribution director said: "It can only be so."


    Although the executive was a bit dissatisfied with the company''s evasive measures because of the name Ronan Anderson, he did not say anything more about carefully taking the lead.


    Investment is too high, and prudent and cautious is the best choice.


    "X-Men 3" officially announced the schedule, Ronan got the news right away, and 20th Century Fox undoubtedly made a very smart choice.


    Ronan received an invitation from David Ellison at this time, and the establishment of Maple Leaf Pictures will be held soon.


    Connie also confirmed that Ryan Kavanaugh, who had been concerned before, would also appear at the reception.


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 Chapter 862： bona fide

    On a very ordinary weekend in mid-September, the decoration at the entrance of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills was magnificent. The big characters "Maple Leaf Films Founding Cocktail Party" in golden fonts were exceptionally dazzling in the light of spotlights. It was so clear that it also attracted the attention of many pedestrians.


    Under the night sky, the bright red carpet was spread from the entrance of the hotel to the roadside at the end of the main entrance square, with flowers on both sides.


    The scene work of this cocktail party can be said to be full of pride.


    But in sharp contrast, the atmosphere is deserted and popular.


    Not to mention the lack of heavyweight guests on the red carpet, even the reporters in the media area are only a few dozen people.


    Although the reception was placed at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel, which is most commonly used for large-scale events in Hollywood, but within a short distance of Hollywood, there is an invisible, intangible and real separation wall.


    Ronan arrived at the Hilton Hotel just after noon, and played with Anne Hathaway, who had returned from Canada, for an afternoon of "Full of Clothes in the Day". When night fell, he walked into the banquet hall where the reception was held alone.


    Maple Leaf Pictures is not short of money, Ryan Kavanaugh has raised a large sum of money from Wall Street, and the second shareholder David Ellison is also a veritable local tyrant. The layout of the banquet hall highlights the "trench" style.


    When Ronan entered the banquet hall, there were not many people inside. There were probably dozens of people sparsely. The members of the six major Hollywood companies should not be there, and there were not many well-known stars and directors. Representatives of the entertainment media industry There are also very few.


    Hollywood is a relatively closed circle that welcomes money from outsiders, but does not welcome outsiders to participate in this fame and fortune game in person.


    Besides, this newcomer looks ambitious.


    Ronan just walked into the banquet hall, David Ellison and a few others greeted him immediately.


    "Good evening, Ronan." David Ellison shook hands with Ronan first. "Welcome, welcome to you."


    There were two others who came with David Ellison.


    One of them is a strange blond middle-aged man, and the other is known to Ronan, a well-known Hollywood acting school Kevin Spacey.


    Kevin Spacey came back to shake hands with Ronan, "Hello, Mr. Anderson, it is an honor for Maple Leaf Pictures to come."


    Ronan met him before and responded with a smile, "Hello, Kevin."


    David Ellison said in due course next to him, "Kevin accepted our offer to serve as the co-chairman of Maple Leaf Pictures."


    Ronan smiled and nodded to Kevin Spacey. The management of the newly established Maple Leaf Pictures also seemed to have done some work, knowing that he would find an old driver to lead the way in Hollywood.


    He also remembered what David Ellison said before that the first thing after Maple Leaf Pictures was established was the acquisition of Kevin Spacey''s film company.


    "Let me introduce you, Ronan." David Ellison is going to introduce the blond middle-aged man. "This is Mr. Ryan Kavanaugh, the chairman of Maple Leaf Pictures. Ryan, this is Ronan Anderson. , The boss of Relativity Entertainment, Hollywood¡¯s famous gold producer."


    Ronan had guessed before, seeing Ryan Kavanaugh enthusiastically coming over to say hello, and also gave a polite response.


    Perhaps Ryan Kavanno¡¯s vision is problematic. In the past few years, he made serious mistakes in judgment during the Internet stock market crash, which caused his hedge fund to be completely ruined. But a person who can raise more than one billion US dollars from many small and medium-sized investment institutions on Wall Street , It will never be simple.


    Not to mention anything else, there is definitely the ability to fool people.


    The two parties exchanged greetings for a while, and when another guest arrived, Ronan entered the banquet hall. Since there were basically no acquaintances, he simply found a quiet place to sit down.


    Ronan was a little surprised by the new guest, who turned out to be action superstar Sylvester Stallone.


    He also seems to have something to do with Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh, and the two seem to know each other very well.


    Just as he ordered a glass of water, Ronan found that Ryan Kavanaugh had come over.


    "I prepared the finest champagne." Ryan Cavano looked at the glass of water in front of Ronan, "Don''t you taste it?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "If you drink alone, you will become more lonely as you drink."


    Ryan Kavanno beckoned to the waiter, took two glasses of champagne, gave Ronan a glass, and said, "With friends, wine will taste more delicious."


    He raised a toast to Ronan, Ronan responded, and the two took a sip.


    Ryan Kavanaugh asked "How is it?"


    Ronan slowly nodded, "Yes, it tastes bright and clean. This is France''s Bolanjue."


    "Just listening to this sentence, you can also guess that you have a lot of research on wine." Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I have some good wine collections, and occasionally I will taste wine with friends."


    Ryan Kavanno is quite proactive "I wonder if I have a chance to taste your collection?"


    The relationship is very fast. As long as Ronan responds, Ryan Kavanaugh can take the opportunity to break into Ronan''s circle of friends.


    Ronan did not refuse, "I have ordered a new batch of wine. When the goods arrive, don''t refuse."


    "How come?" Ryan Kavanno looked very much looking forward to it. "Ronan, I''m waiting for your invitation?"


    Ronan nodded slightly, "Okay, that''s it."


    It seems that the wine he ordered needs to be cellared for several years, and the wine has just been brewed.


    After chatting for a short period of time, Ronan had a preliminary understanding of Ryan Kavanaugh. It was difficult to judge other aspects, but Ryan Kavanaugh''s social skills were indeed good.


    Of course, Ryan Kavanaugh came to find Ronan not for a wine tasting. Seeing that the relationship became acquainted, he couldn''t help but turn to the topic "Yes, Ronan, although it was the first time we met, we had already got in touch." Some time ago, Maple Leaf Pictures had just registered, and someone from Relativity Entertainment contacted Maple Leaf Pictures, and I personally received the business manager..."


    "I know about this." Ronan said naturally. "The business manager of the person who contacted you is from Embassy Pictures. This is a distribution company under Relativity Entertainment. In addition to the release of Relativity Entertainment''s movies, it also cooperates with other companies. Cooperation. Maple Leaf Pictures has just been established, how do you say it? In Hollywood, it still attracted a lot of attention. Relativity Entertainment also needs partners to expand its business.


    Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Maple Leaf Pictures is initially established, and wants to get on track and also wants to cooperate with big Hollywood companies."


    Ronan specifically asked, "Are you preparing to start production and distribution at the same time?"


    "Distribution business..." Ryan Kavanaugh shook his head. "There is no plan for this in a short time. We will focus on the production side for the time being, invest in projects of other companies, and start Maple Leaf Pictures'' film projects as soon as possible."


    Ronan is not hostile, but he does not appear to be particularly friendly. In a way that meets the needs of relativity entertainment, he said, "Film shooting and production need to be promoted and distributed, and Embassy Pictures can take on this aspect of work."


    "If you can become a partner of Relativity Entertainment, Maple Leaf Pictures is lucky." Ryan Kavanaugh said casually. "Since the day Maple Leaf Pictures was officially established, I have suffered too much in Hollywood. , Maple Leaf Pictures met almost all cold receptions. It is really not easy to enter a brand new industry."


    Ronan could hear the meaning behind these words and said, "Maple Leaf Pictures has experienced all of Relativity Entertainment. When I first entered Hollywood, was it not like this? Even though Relativity Entertainment has developed to the present, there are still many difficulties because of In the eyes of traditional forces, those of us who have newly joined are all destroyers of the inherent order and the enemies of those with vested interests."


    Ryan Kavanaugh entered Hollywood, and of course he has made considerable efforts to understand this circle. He has also heard of disputes between Relativity Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, Sony Columbia Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. Two days, the negotiations between Twentieth Century Fox and a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment broke down, and they backhanded Relativity Entertainment to court.


    "It is said that Relativity Entertainment has a conflict with companies such as Twentieth Century Fox?" Ryan Cavano asked tentatively.


    Ronan nodded slowly. "Actually, the six major companies are secretly not friendly to Relativity Entertainment." What he said were facts that could stand the test, "such as the classification of aa, the copyright revenue sharing of some movies, etc. Relativity Entertainment It is extremely difficult to go further, even if you want to maintain the current situation, you must find a way to please several companies to fight against the other companies that are the most suppressed.


    These words also reminded Ryan Kavanaugh of what he had experienced recently and said, "The six major companies are really too arrogant. I went to visit and didn''t even have a senior manager to receive them. Let some middle-level personnel dismiss me. In my invitation tonight, no one from the Big Six companies was present."


    Regarding these circumstances, Ryan Kavanaugh has nothing to hide, because if you have the intention, you will know after a little inquiries.


    Ronan puts Relativity Entertainment and Maple Leaf Pictures in the same camp. "The traditional six major companies are vested interests, and it is impossible to welcome new entrants, especially powerful new entrants."


    He said solemnly, "Relativistic Entertainment is now, if you don''t advance, you will retreat. If you want to break through the blockade of the six major companies, Relativity Entertainment needs partners and partners who naturally belong to the same camp."


    During the short interview, Ronan and Ryan Kavanaugh both expressed goodwill, and it seemed that both parties could become strategic partners at any time.


    From the time Ryan Kavanaugh entered the Vanity Fair game in Hollywood with the financing of Wall Street, Ronan was actually paying attention to them. When Maple Leaf Pictures was established, his initial goals were relatively clear. He met David Ellison a few days ago. , They are completely included in the plan.


    Ronan is naturally focusing on the huge amount of funds behind Maple Leaf Pictures.


    However, Ronan''s purpose is not simple, and Ryan Kavanaugh''s purpose is also not simple.


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 Chapter 863： Full of sincerity

    On the second day of the reception, Ryan Kavanaugh came to the Theory of Relativity Building to pay a visit. The reason was to express his gratitude for the support last night and to seek assistance from future allies.


    Coming with him was Sylvester Stallone whom Ronan had seen at the reception.


    Ronan was somewhat surprised that Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh came so quickly.


    He also has a new understanding of Ryan Kavanaugh.


    It was only last night that the two sides were natural allies, and I came here today. Ryan Kavanaugh really does not give up every opportunity.


    Very aggressive, but the speed is a bit too fast.


    There is no doubt that Ryan Kavanaugh is a very decisive person, which can be said to be a good ability, but the decisiveness needs to be matched with vision.


    Otherwise, it may cause an accident like the end of the hedge fund again.


    But this is not a bad thing for Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan met Ryan Kavanaugh and Sylvester Stallone in the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Ronan was quite familiar with Stallone, and the two sides greeted each other and sat together to exchange a few words.


    Ryan Kavanaugh quickly brought the small talk to the topic "Ronan, I''m here to ask you for help." He doesn''t mind such things as faces. As long as the company develops, countless faces will automatically fly over. "Maple Leaf The film industry has just been established and has faced too many difficulties. If the film business wants to expand, it needs the help of Relativity Entertainment."


    Stallone didn''t look any expression on his face due to physical factors.


    When Ronan saw Stallone coming with Ryan Kavanaugh, he had already guessed, and said, "As long as the theory of relativity can be used for entertainment."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile, "Strictly speaking, this is also a business transaction."


    Ronan made a please gesture "Ryan, just say it."


    "The root of the film company lies in movies." Ryan Kavanaugh has always maintained a friendly but not enthusiastic smile. "This is the weakest link of Maple Leaf Pictures at present, and it is precisely the strongest link of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan did not answer, waiting patiently for Ryan Kavanaugh to finish.


    Ryan Kavanaugh cleared his throat, "No one in Hollywood welcomes Maple Leaf Pictures." He apologized and smiled at Ronan and Stallone. "Of course, except you and Sylvie."


    "So, after last night, I had an idea." Ryan Kavanaugh still said with a smile "We all have the goal of breaking through the traditional blockade of Hollywood, why can''t we work together?"


    Stallone said, "I like working with new companies. They are not as lifeless as old companies."


    Ryan Kavanaugh took the opportunity to ask "Ronan, it is said that the copyright of the first blood trilogy is in the hands of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan did not deny the need. "Yes, by acquiring Artisan Pictures'' film library copyright, Relativity Entertainment got all the copyrights of the first blood series."


    "Sylvie has always had the idea of ??filming the fourth part." said Ryan Kavanaugh. "This series has caused a huge sensation, and filming the fourth part should have the possibility of success."


    Ronan did not answer, but instead asked, "Ryan, do you want to invest in filming the fourth part of the first blood?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Yes, I hope to film with Relativity Entertainment, or get authorization from Relativity Entertainment." He glanced at Stallone. "Sylvie has agreed to continue to star and direct this series."


    Ronan looked at Stallone and Stallone said, "I had the idea of ??a sequel a long time ago, and the main plot of the script is almost the same."


    What Ryan Kavanaugh wants most is to make Maple Leaf Pictures in one fell swoop, in order to gain a foothold in Hollywood as soon as possible. "Relativity Entertainment should have no shortage of projects and no related sequel plans, right."


    Ronan said a prerequisite, "I cannot transfer the copyright of the First Blood Trilogy to Maple Leaf Pictures."


    The profitability of popular movies and TV series should not be underestimated. Although the first blood trilogy is not like the old Friends, even many years after its completion, it can bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, but the Embassy Pictures in the past two years Through offline operations, the annual net income is also tens of millions of dollars.


    "No, no" Ryan Kavanaugh hurriedly stepped back. "Sylvie and I just want to get authorization for the sequel of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan also speculated that he was not surprised by this answer "Authorization for the sequel"


    Ryan Kavanaugh knew that it was impossible to get authorization for free, and said, "Of course this is a normal business transaction, and Maple Leaf Pictures can pay the relevant authorization fees for this."


    Ronan seemed to think about it very seriously. Perhaps everyone else had great expectations for Stallone and First Blood, and hoped that this famous series could recreate the glory of the 1980s.


    But Ronan knew very well that Stallone was really old and outdated for the main audience in the film market today.


    Not to mention the first drop of blood, the death squad that once assembled so many popular action stars, the commercial response can only be said to be very general.


    Since the copyright of the first three steps is not involved, Ronan thought about it, and said, "Relativity Entertainment can authorize Maple Leaf Pictures to shoot a sequel, but the specific licensing fee will not be very low. Ryan, First Blood Three Qu has achieved outstanding commercial results and has cultivated a large number of loyal Rambo fans. If the licensing fees for this series are unreasonable, I will not be easy to explain to the company."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said, "Don''t worry, Ronan, I won''t embarrass you."


    A problem that can be solved by money within a certain range is not a problem for Maple Leaf Pictures today.


    Stallone asked "how much is the licensing fee?"


    Ronan said, "It is divided into two parts by the basic authorization fee and the later period. The specific ratio will be discussed by the people below."


    Ryan Kavanaugh held a large amount of funds. Seeing that Ronan was so happy and unambiguous, he said, "Yes, let the people below talk about it."


    The most important thing is not the issue of more licensing fees, but Maple Leaf Pictures can truly gain a foothold in Hollywood with a successful film.


    Although there is no direct discussion, Ronan has already drawn the bottom line. The minimum is a basic cost of 20 million US dollars plus a film about 10% of the total income.


    Yes, only one will be authorized.


    Will Maple Leaf Pictures and Ryan Kavanaugh agree? Ronan felt that it should not be a problem.


    Nowadays, the copyrights of successful Hollywood films are basically in the hands of the six major companies, Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks. Under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to obtain relevant authorization for successful films.


    Ronan knows very well that the first blood type is very difficult to rejuvenate in a short period of time. The sequel copyright authorization will inevitably include a time limit and copyright reauthorization restrictions.


    In other words, the authorization for a sequel of Relativity Entertainment is limited to Maple Leaf Pictures. If Maple Leaf Pictures does not shoot related movies within a few years, the authorization will be automatically invalidated.


    Of course, Maple Leaf Pictures may not accept it, but if he does not accept it, Ronan will not force it. It was Maple Leaf Pictures who originally wanted to come.


    In fact, Ryan Kavanaugh had no better choice. He finally found a Stallone who was willing to cooperate. The goal was naturally Stallone''s most successful film series.


    Maple Leaf Pictures had contacted Rocky¡¯s copyright owner before, and the Sony Columbia Pictures Lions, who bought out MGM¡¯s library, opened their mouths. The conditions offered were unacceptable to him.


    As for the original innovative film project, even people like Ryan Kavanaugh who have just entered Hollywood know that the risks are great.


    What the newly established Maple Leaf Pictures needs is an instant success, not a dumb shot.


    Just like at the reception last night, Ronan and Ryan Kavanaugh had a very pleasant conversation and the atmosphere was very harmonious.


    Especially Ryan Kavanaugh, from Ronan''s willingness to license the copyright to Maple Leaf Pictures'' first blood sequel, he really felt the sincerity of Relativity Entertainment''s cooperation.


    Compared with other companies in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment is really full of sincerity.


    After receiving Ronan¡¯s permission and authorization, Sylvester Stallone took the lead to leave, saying that he would start preparing for the sequel movie now.


    Although there are various shortcomings, but Stallone''s professionalism does not need to be doubted.


    Ryan Kavanaugh talked with Ronan for a while, and once again talked about the authorization of the first blood sequel, and said excitedly, "I, and the entire Maple Leaf Pictures, will keep in mind the favor of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are welcome, we are normal business cooperation, and the cooperation concept of Relativity Entertainment has not changed from the beginning to now, and we always pay attention to win-win."


    "For a win-win" but the first blood sequel authorization is far from satisfying Ryan Kavanaugh''s appetite. He tentatively said, "Ronan, if there is a suitable investment opportunity, can he bring me "


    Ronan faintly sensed Ryan Kavanaugh''s appetite from these words, and said, "Ryan, with your capital, if you find the right opportunity, you might do something for the Big Six companies."


    Ryan Kavanaugh certainly understands that the Big Six companies are the top players in this industry "there are too few opportunities."


    Ronan said, "The six companies are not very stable, so please wait patiently."


    Some things have been done so far, and now I can¡¯t say too much.


    Ryan Kavanaugh thought Ronan wanted to unite him against the six major companies, and the money in his hand gave him a certain degree of confidence "As long as the opportunity is right, I will not miss it."


    He shook hands with Ronan and said goodbye, "Ronan, good luck."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I wish you a long way from Maple Leaf Pictures."


    The highest figures on both sides reached an intention, and the following actions were also very fast.


    The next day, a negotiating team from Maple Leaf Films took the initiative to find the Relativity Building and began negotiations with Robert Lee''s department for the first blood sequel authorization.


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 Chapter 864： Father of Jigsaw

    Maple Leaf Pictures has plenty of funds. It is probably the case of Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. Ryan Kavanaugh plans to follow the path of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s early independent production, instead of spending money to invest in film projects.


    These are the intangible effects of relativistic entertainment.


    After all, the scale and development momentum of Relativity Entertainment are here, and latecomers can see it when they look up. It is undoubtedly a very successful imitation object.


    To a certain extent, Ryan Kavanno is also cautious. Kevin Spacey, as the co-chairman of Maple Leaf Pictures, may have reminded him that as an outsider who has just joined the fame and fortune game of Hollywood, he will be swayed. Money invested in the projects of other large companies is likely to be pitted and even the investment cannot be recovered.


    There are too many famous movies that have legally lost money on Hollywood books.


    Independent production, with Stallone as a partner, seems to be the best choice.


    Maple Leaf Pictures is willing to buy horse bones for money, and Relativity Entertainment has no intention of holding on to the copyright of the sequel. The negotiation between the two parties is progressing very fast.


    After Robert Lee personally joined, Maple Leaf Pictures and Relativity Entertainment quickly reached an agreement.


    "It''s so rich."


    In the office, Robert Lee sighed: "The two negotiations between me and Maple Leaf Pictures only left me with an impression."


    Ronan smiled and asked, "What impression?"


    With a thumbs up, Robert Lee seemed to sincerely praise Maple Leaf Pictures: "Outrageous! The terms we offered, they just bargained for a little bit, and they accepted it easily."


    He shook his head: "This is the simplest and easiest copyright negotiation I have ever experienced."


    Ronan is not surprised: "They have money, but no projects."


    "It''s not just money." Robert-Lee said: "The money is still for investors. Maple Leaf Pictures is from Wall Street r¨®ngz¨©, Wall Street from the large base of small and medium-sized investors r¨®ngz¨©, spending all the money of customers, do not feel distressed what."


    Ronan said: "For us, the film company is a business, but for them, it may be a financial game."


    Robert Lee nodded: "I had known this, I temporarily doubled the conditions."


    "It''s very good to be able to achieve the current conditions." Ronan meticulously measured Ryan Kavanaugh''s psychological bottom line and reminded: "Maple Leaf Pictures had talked with Sony Columbia Pictures about the copyright of the sequel to "Rocky", but Because Sony Columbia Pictures offered too high a price and gave up."


    Robert Lee said: "They also have to measure the investment return ratio."


    Ronan agreed: "The reputation of the "First Blood" trilogy attracted them, and Stallone..."


    Robert Lee asked: "You are not very optimistic about the sequel?"


    If you are optimistic, Shahai Entertainment has already put the sequel on the production schedule, how can it be authorized to Maple Leaf Pictures.


    "This kind of pure tough guy action movie is currently outdated." Ronan said simply: "It may be profitable, but it won''t be too high."


    Robert Lee said: "According to the contract, regardless of the success or failure of the film, our profits are guaranteed."


    According to the agreement reached between Relativity Entertainment and Maple Leaf Pictures, the former authorizes the latter the right to shoot a sequel of "First Blood", the basic licensing fee is as high as 25 million US dollars, plus 10% of the total revenue of the film within three years. Dividends.


    In addition, "First Blood 4" will be distributed by Embassy Pictures, and the distribution commission has nothing to do with the licensing fees, and is settled by Embassy Pictures and Maple Leaf Pictures separately.


    According to the news that Ronan learned, Stallone was indeed well prepared, and related preparatory work was done very quickly. David Ellison had called Ronan before and mentioned some of the fourth part.


    Stallone intends to put the fourth story in Myanmar.


    Ronan couldn''t help thinking of the old Rambo, who could only use the machine to rush the enemy. The body of the person who was hit by the machine was broken, and the visual impact was really strong.


    But it also makes people feel a little bit, Stallone is indeed old.


    In contrast, the power of qi¨¡ng in the lens is closer to the real effect than traditional Hollywood movies.


    The bullets of the heavy machine qi¨¡ng can easily tear the human body into pieces.


    The bullet from the assault qi¨¡ng hit a person with a big hole.


    The flesh and blood body was completely vulnerable to the metal storm.


    The power of the qi¨¡ng weapons and even the artillery in the movie has been artistically reprocessed after all.


    For example, artillery, there are too many such shots in the movie. Cannonballs with a caliber of 105 or higher fall more than ten meters or even a few meters away from the protagonist. The protagonist successfully evaded the danger because he fell down in time.


    Actually, anyone who knows a little about modern weapons is very clear.


    But if you don''t shoot like this, how can you highlight the protagonist''s extraordinary heroism? When a shell comes over, even if it is far away, the protagonist will have to hang up, and the movie will not be able to be shot.


    Most typical, the ending scene of "First Blood 3" does not weaken the power of the qi¨¡ng cannon to open the protagonist, how does Rambo survive in that battlefield environment.


    The power of modern firearms, let alone qi¨¡ng cannons, and firecrackers are astonishing.


    Ronan still remembers a former junior high school classmate who learned to smoke at a young age. When the New Year was about to make some cigarettes and firecrackers to the school to pretend to be forced, lit cigarettes in the toilet and used firecrackers to blow up the shit, and then threw the cigarettes in after lighting. In the cesspool, the firecracker exploded directly in the hand, and the half index finger that pinched the firecracker was gone...


    This classmate has an extraordinary experience and can make a movie called "A Million Ways to Die in School".


    I made an appointment with someone from another school, and was slapped on the head with a brick; I moved from the bungalow to the teaching building in the third grade, and it became a habit to jump from the back window of the bungalow. On the first day of summer vacation, I started from the back window. I jumped out, but fortunately it was only on the third floor. I managed to recover from the injury. I was beaten by my parents and then trained by the teacher. In my depression, I asked two classmates to go to Shaolin Temple to become a monk, and almost starved to death on the way...


    When he was about to graduate, he provoked a gray and deaf man on the tofu brain stand. He was smashed on the head by a horse. The deaf man had nothing to do with him, but he missed the high school entrance examination while lying in bed.


    At that time, many people speculated that it might be because one of the biggest disputes in history is whether tofu brain is salty or sweet...


    After Maple Leaf Pictures and Relativity Entertainment signed a licensing agreement, they soon jointly held a press conference with Stallone to announce the official establishment of "First Blood 4".


    Excluding related licensing fees, Maple Leaf Pictures has prepared a $80 million production budget for "First Blood 4".


    According to Hollywood rules, this is a first-line project with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars if the copyright costs are included.


    In addition, Maple Leaf Pictures has other actions. For example, it is in contact with Lionsgate.


    This is also a way to open the Hollywood situation.


    Due to the emergence and influence of Relativistic Entertainment, Lionsgate¡¯s development is far from what it used to be. Looking at the entire Hollywood, it can only barely be regarded as a medium-sized film company. After the latest r¨®ngz¨© failure, it is said that Lionsgate¡¯s Owner Frank Gusta has already started to retreat, ready to leave Hollywood and the film and television industries, which are in a bad situation, to concentrate on his old business, the financial industry.


    However, after Lionsgate has expanded its shares several times, the shares have been quite scattered. Even if Frank Gusta sells all of his shares to Maple Leaf, it is impossible for Maple Leaf to obtain control of Lionsgate.


    Ronan and Relativity Entertainment demonstrated the responsibility of an ally, and specially passed a copy of Lionsgate related materials to Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison.


    This is also to remind them that there is no need to waste time and resources on Lionsgate.


    Having said that, if Maple Leaf Pictures does acquire Lionsgate, it may no longer be interested in other companies.


    Because of Ronan, Lionsgate has not developed, especially the great opportunity for development and growth "Chain Saw".


    This series is now owned by Relativity Entertainment. Wen Ziren has also signed a long-term director contract with Shahai Entertainment, and will cooperate with Relativity Entertainment for a long time in the future.


    Of course, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment will also guarantee Wen Ziren''s income. The long-term agreement is to allow Wen Ziren to continue to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment and limit the asking price that does not meet the market conditions.


    Both the first two films of "Chain Saw" have achieved great success. The first film has a global box office of 161.52 million U.S. dollars and the second film has a global box office of 222.17 million U.S. dollars.


    In sharp contrast, Relativity Entertainment''s total investment in these two films is only 26 million US dollars.


    Including online and offline promotion and distribution.


    In the offline market, the results of the two "Chainsaws" are equally amazing.


    According to Netflix''s rental business list and North American rental market statistics, "Cry Saw" and "Cry Saw 2" both entered the top three horror film rental performance lists in the previous two years.


    The lower investment and dozens of times the ticket sales have also created the largest series of horror film myths in the history of Hollywood horror films.


    Correspondingly, Wen Ziren, as a director and screenwriter, also has the title of "Father of Jigsaw".


    This young Asian director can be said to be full of talents in the horror film genre, which is more than James Huang.


    "Chain Saw 3" is about to be released. Although this series will definitely continue to be filmed, according to the agreement between Ronan and Wen Ziren, Wen Ziren will leave the "Chain Saw" series director after filming the trilogy. In his position, he only serves as the producer of the project.


    Ronan will not continue to limit Wen Ziren to the "Chain Saw" series. The value of this young horror film director has just been revealed.


    He believes that Wen Ziren will achieve greater success in the future and will give him more freedom to create within the restricted framework.


    The director of the new "Chain Saw" series, Wen Ziren, after finishing the production of "Chain Saw 3", recommended to Ronan and Shahai Entertainment to serve as the assistant director in the crew and his assistant Darren Bousman.


    Ronan knew this person, met him twice in person, and agreed that Darren Bousman would be in charge of the follow-up guide of the series.


    Although Wen Ziren leaves the directorship, but will continue to serve as a producer, the "Chain Saw" series will basically not deviate from the right track. 5

 Chapter 865： God-like role

    On the last weekend of September, "Chain Saw 3" was released in North America. Because of the excellent commercial response of the first two films, Embassy Pictures held a premiere for the film.


    The first two have won the support of a large number of horror film fans for this series.


    Just as the "Reaper Is Coming" series has a considerable number of "Reaper" fans, the "Saw Fright" series also has a large number of "Jigsaw" fans.


    The difference is that "jigsaw" fans are composed of two groups with diametrically opposed positions.


    Some fans believe that the "jigsaw" is not a simple executioner, but a messenger of justice. All actions are not to kill people, but to punish outsiders or awaken lost people.


    Another part of the fans firmly believes that "Jigsaw" is a perverted murderer!


    The two sides are arguing on the Internet, no one can persuade anyone, and the quarrel has not actually outperformed the other.


    There is only one real winner in this quarrel-"Chain Saw".


    After the controversy caused the first two films to withdraw from theaters, they still attracted a large number of people to watch.


    Because the production cost of "Chain Saw 3" is only 4 million US dollars, it is impossible for Embassy Pictures to invest too much money in the premiere, so the scale of the premiere is not large.


    But many fans came to the Nokia Theater where the premiere was held.


    This series has won the support of a considerable fixed audience.


    Moreover, Embassy Pictures also made a lot of articles on publicity.


    For example, this is the final chapter of the trilogy, "Jigsaw" will usher in the trial of fate in the third part!


    There is no doubt that "Jigsaw" is one of the most attractive villains in Hollywood movies in recent years, and its ending is also a great weapon to attract supporters.


    Of course, as long as the series can be profitable, after the trilogy ends, there will naturally be a new trilogy, and then another trilogy is not a problem.


    The red carpet ceremony at the premiere was not long, and only the chief creators of the crew and senior executives of Relativity Entertainment participated. Ronan also came to the scene to show his importance to Wen Ziren and this series.


    Participating in the premiere itself represents an attitude that Ronan has shown to the outside world.


    At the premiere, the person who received the most attention was Wen Ziren, followed by "Jigsaw" Tobin Bell.


    The latter has become the spokesperson of the "Jigsaw" in the real world. When the pale Tobin Bell walked on the red carpet, his slightly gloomy face made the fans on both sides of the red carpet quiet for a moment.


    They all seem to be frightened by the "jigsaw".


    As an unfamous actor, Tobin Bell will never want to get rid of the "jigsaw" name in his life.


    For an actor of his level, it might not be a bad thing.


    At the very least, there is capital to ask the producers for higher remuneration.


    In the third installment, Tobin Bell''s salary rose to $300,000 plus a 1% share of North American box office profits.


    With the shooting of the sequel, it is inevitable that the compensation of the main creators will increase.


    For example, as a director and screenwriter Wen Ziren, "Chain Saw 3" does not have a basic salary, but a 7% North American box office share.


    Directors like Wen Ziren who have attracted the attention of the entire Hollywood, it is impossible to reduce the film contract to the degree of squeeze because of the long-term relationship.


    Ronan met Wen Ziren in the theater hall.


    "James, doing a good job." Ronan won''t be stingy with praise: "This film will definitely scare many people."


    Wen Ziren smiled and said, "I have tried my best."


    Ronan understands the meaning of these words: "You only need to be a producer in the follow-up. The first trilogy has created a very successful model for the series."


    Wen Ziren said: "Darren may not be an excellent pioneer, but he is a very qualified performer."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I talked to Director Bosman, and he is talented enough for the next "Saw Cry".


    Wen Ziren said again: "I can come out of this series, Ronan, I have some ideas..."


    Ronan said: "I also have some ideas about horror movies. When the premiere is over, we will find a time to chat together."


    "Okay." Wen Ziren agreed.


    Ronan then met Darren Bousman, the young director with a very personal Mohigan hairstyle, and the suit seemed to be the same style as the puppet Billy.


    Starting from "Chain Saw 4", if there are not too many accidents, Darren Bousman will at least direct three sequels.


    The director''s execution ability is relatively outstanding, and he has served as Wen Ziren''s deputy in the crew continuously, and is the most suitable director candidate to continue the successful model of "Chain Saw".


    Just like the sequel to "Reaper Is Coming", Ronan doesn''t need the disruptive and groundbreaking creation of the "Chain Saw" sequel, and ensuring commercial success is the most important.


    Two years ago, shortly after the release of "Chain Saw", it attracted considerable attention all over the world. Many people who have watched the film threatened to be frightened by the "jigsaw".


    Last year, "Chainsaw 2" continued the legend of "Jigsaw Massacre" and achieved good results. Together with the first film, it won the honor of "the most successful horror film series" in recent years.


    A year later, "Chainsaw 3" made a comeback, opening a new chapter about "Jigsaw Massacre".


    In order to have a good ending chapter for the trilogy he directed by himself, Wen Ziren claimed more than once that he had used the "killer trick" to ensure that the film was more intense and exciting than the previous two, while also leading the audience to view it up close. A look at the dark inner world of the "jigsaw".


    The third part firmly caught the audience''s attention from the beginning: the life of the jigsaw is coming to an end bit by bit, so he designed a perfect game "curtain call" for his death.


    In the preliminary publicity of the Embassy Pictures, a persuasive advertisement was made with great effort!


    "Don''t buy tickets for the fainthearted, we can guarantee that not everyone has the courage to see the end!"


    This will not only not have a warning effect, but will allow more curious audiences to enter the theater.


    Another kind of propaganda is to push the "jigsaw" on the so-called altar.


    There is a lot of hype about the jigsaw.


    "To some extent, he is a philosopher, and a bit like a scientist and an artist, but most of the time, he sees himself as a doctor who''cures diseases and saves people'' because he always treats the victims of his choice. The author said:''You will thank me for this all my life''."


    This also meets the expectations of a considerable number of "jigsaw" fans.


    Because in their eyes, the jigsaw has never been a murderer, but a social doctor.


    If you put it in reality, it is estimated that no patient will thank such an outstanding doctor.


    Who suffers from sawing legs, breaking fingers, cracking jaws, breaking abdomen, etc.?


    Even if God wants to test people in this way, believers will be pulled off the altar.


    In "Chain Saw 3", Wen Ziren intends to package "Jigsaw" into a god-like character.


    Probably after this movie, more people will think that the old jigsaw man is not a murderer. He kills not for the ultimate death but for a kind of redemption, in order to let those who are alive but dead re-cherish life and gain a new life.


    Perhaps, there will be a group of enthusiastic fans singing praises such as "Salute to the Jigsaw".


    Regardless of whether the plot of the film is distorted or not, one thing can be confirmed. This one surpasses the first two in **** and visually stimulating scenes. Many scenes like craniotomy are so **** and cruel that people can¡¯t look directly at it, which fits the North American horror Film lovers'' demand for "horror".


    But for viewers like Ronan who appreciate Eastern style horror more, "Saw Cry 3" is not so horrible, it is **** and cruel, and even a bit nauseous.


    It can only be said that the aesthetics of traditional North American horror film audiences is really extraordinary.


    At the premiere scene, many viewers were shocked, and others were applauding the jigsaw.


    These days, there are all kinds of weird worldviews and values.


    Think about it carefully, in fact, there are characters like "Jigsaw" in reality, but they are all cult leaders.


    Someone once said that if the old jigsaw doesn¡¯t die, it¡¯s okay to establish a cult, it¡¯s okay to have a Nobel Prize, and it¡¯s okay to surpass Sherlock Holmes...


    Perhaps after Relativity Entertainment had positive energy training chicken soup movies, there were cult training movies.


    Ronan knows very well that with "Saw Cry 3" as the end of the first trilogy, and with the change of director to Darren Bousman from the fourth, the "Chasaw Cry" series is moving towards b The direction of the film ran all the way, and never looked back.


    For the subsequent sequels, the production cost will be controlled within 5 million US dollars. To attract viewers, a new fancy killing show must be added.


    In addition, the disciples of jigsaws and jigsaws should be given more nonsense reasons to be God.


    The effect of this film is very powerful. Ronan returned to the manor after watching the premiere, and saw the supper prepared by Nikia, and had no appetite at all.


    "This is the milk that was airlifted from New Zealand this eveningNikia came to Ronan with a cup: "It is said to be good for sleep. "


    When Ronan saw the white liquid in the glass, he instantly thought of the jigsaw white brain, resisting the nausea, waved his hand: "I can''t drink it, it''s all for you."


    Nikia had to take it away.


    Ronan added, "If there are others, you assign them to the staff in the manor. I don''t want to see milk in the next few days."


    Although Nikia was a bit strange, as a housekeeper, she would never ask if she shouldn''t.


    "Well, Wen Ziren." Ronan murmured, "You are disgusting to me."


    Now that I think about it, I really admire those who can get rid of their mouths in the face of a brain flower.


    "It seems that I am not a qualified foodie." Ronan said to himself.


    Nikia was very careful. After putting down the milk, she gave Ronan another glass of water. Ronan drank two sips of water and felt better.


    When the weekend is over, next week is the time to have a good talk with Wen Ziren, Wen Ziren should not embark on this path of frightening people by relying solely on blood.


    There are a lot of materials. After confirming the cooperation with Wen Ziren for the first time, Ronan asked people to make special preparations.


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 Chapter 866： Warrens

    The first two have laid a good foundation. "Chainsaw 3" is in line with the usual aesthetics of North American horror film fans. With the appropriate uplifting "jigsaw", it caters to the psychology of fans. The film began on the first day. The market response has been significantly improved compared to the previous two.


    On the first day of its release in North America, the film was sold in nearly 3,500 theaters and earned 15.22 million US dollars, creating the best of the series.


    Correspondingly, the higher the box office, the worse the reputation of a certain aspect.


    The Rotten Tomatoes Index of "Chain Saw 3" also set a new low in the series, with a crash of 28% on the first day of release.


    Various criticisms from film critics emerge one after another, and some even involve personal attacks on Wen Ziren.


    These guys are also typical of bullying and fearing hardship. When facing Uvibauer''s "Vampire Lane", most of the criticism and abuse stayed on the film level.


    Because no one wants to try Bao Ge''s iron fist.


    But in the face of Wen Ziren, who has a gentle personality, all of them are like shrews on the street.


    Frankly speaking, there are too many film critics who have crossed the line of commenting on movies long ago, and they are always attacking personally.


    This is somewhat related to the operation of Relativity Entertainment. Among all medium and large film companies in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment has the lowest investment in film reviews and public relations.


    Probably in the eyes of some film critics, if you don''t scold these miserers who are reluctant to spend money, should you scold the money owners?


    "Chain Saw 3" seems to be exciting enough for horror film fans, and negative film reputation has an impact, but it is ultimately limited.


    Three days after the first weekend in North America, "Chain Saw 3" topped the North American box office rankings with the best series of US$38.77 million.


    According to Ceasre¡¯s predictions based on a survey of theater audiences, the North American box office of "Chain Saw 3" will be more than $100 million.


    Relativity Entertainment has invested a total of US$4 million in production costs and US$10 million in global advertising funds. It only relies on the North American box office to not only recover costs, but also generate large profits.


    "Congratulations, James."


    In the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan and Wen Ziren shook hands "again, it brought great success."


    Wen Ziren''s face is full of implicit smiles of Eastern style, "I didn''t expect the box office to be so good."


    Ronan asked someone to bring coffee and went straight to the point, asking "James, what are your plans next?"


    Wen Ziren was sitting on the sofa, and said, "I want to break through the more traditional North American horror film structure of "Chain Saw", and better combine the psychological horror of the East with the traditional elements of the West, and shoot in a brand new style. A horror movie."


    He glanced at Ronan and said with some caution, "He even gave up on direct performance of **** scenes, and created a terrifying atmosphere with details and environment."


    Ronan said, ¡°I think it¡¯s not wrong to use the appropriate Eastern style to create Western horror themes.¡±


    "Yes! Yes!" Wen Ziren nodded repeatedly "This is what I think."


    The words just now inspired him to "keep a close grasp of people¡¯s psychology, exaggerate and weird the scenes and objects that people are usually familiar with, and add the scheduling and switching of the lens to increase the effect of horror, so that people will not dare to watch the film Looking back in the night."


    Ronan understood that Wen Ziren didn''t choose the wrong way at the fork in the road after shooting the "Chain Saw" series.


    Wen Ziren continued, "I have a subject, but I haven''t fully determined it yet. It''s just some preliminary ideas."


    Ronan looked at him "Talk about it."


    "How should I say, it has something to do with "Saw Fright"." Wen Ziren pulled out a half-slap-sized Billy puppet from his pocket. "Billy was designed and made by myself, which gave me a lot of inspiration. I''m here Thinking, can the puppet be the protagonist to shoot a horror movie? The dark tones, cold lines, and infiltrating dolls show a gloomy and weird artistic style..."


    Ronan glanced at Billy the puppet and said, "James, since you want to shoot a new style of horror film, I suggest that you completely give up all these related to "Chain Saw".


    Wen Ziren lowered his head and stared at the ratio of the puppets, as if lost in thought.


    "As far as I know, Eastern horror movies are usually related to ghosts." Ronan continued, "The West also has this subject matter."


    Wen Ziren said, "Ghost? Spiritual?"


    Ronan said, "For example, when a family lives in a haunted house and encounters a spiritual attack, there should be many similar rumors from the East and the West."


    "I have it in my hometown." Wen Ziren said seriously. "After coming to North America, I have heard many such rumors. Revornal and I went to visit some rumored haunted houses in Los Angeles."


    Ronan picked up the information that had been collected long ago, and first handed it to Wen Ziren. "Shahai Entertainment is creating a series about American horror events. It has collected a lot of spooky and ghost events reported in North America. I think it¡¯s more suitable for shooting as a movie, and I¡¯ve selected it for you. You can take a look. Maybe it can give you some inspiration."


    Wen Ziren took the information and looked through it. It was a common type in North American spiritual legends. The family moved to a new home happily. Suddenly many strange things happened. No doctor can provide a reasonable explanation for the boy''s delayed coma.


    During this period, the house started to have frequent and unexplainable things. In order to escape a series of strange events, they moved again, only to find that the house was not a problem, and finally they had to invite special people...


    Ronan said, "This kind of rumors can be said to be one of the most common ghostly horror rumors in North America. There are various similar versions among the people, and the public acceptance is very high because similar rumors are around them."


    Wen Ziren smiled and said, "Yes, I have also heard and seen similar ones. Although they are not exactly the same, they are roughly the same." He put away the puppet Billy. "About these, I will study with Revornal. "


    "There''s more." Ronan handed the second piece of information to Wen Ziren, including a book "This is the horror "True Story House of Darkness, House of Light" by Andra Perun. The copyright is already in Shahai Entertainment. In hand, according to the author''s own description, this is adapted from real events."


    He thought for a while, and added, "It is said that this is a real incident that happened on the Warren couple''s farm."


    Wen Ziren remembered hearing the name "Warren couple?"


    Ronan said in detail, "Ed Warren and Rowling Warren, the founders of the New England Association for the Study of the Mind, American paranormal investigators and writers, have investigated many famous haunted events, and there is also a Warren Mystery Museum. ."


    Wen Ziren suddenly realized that "it is them, and I have also heard of them. They have written many books on supernatural phenomena and related private investigation reports, saying that they have investigated more than 10,000 cases in their careers, and they are also the first to investigate the controversial Amity. One of several investigators of the Haunted Weir incident."


    "Amityville haunted incident?" Ronan was a little dazed.


    Wen Ziren explained, "It happened decades ago. A couple in New York said that their house was attached to something violent and evil. It was too serious and they had to move out. Many spiritual experts went to investigate. Some people said this. It''s a scam, but Rowling Warren has always insisted that there are evil spirits in the house. The 1977 book "The House of Shadows" and the 1979 and 2005 movies of the same name "Ghost Cry and God Howl" are adapted from this incident."


    Ronan said, "James, we don''t discuss truth and falsehood, but in terms of film adaptation, don''t you think the Warrens are very good movie protagonists?"


    Wen Ziren thought for a while, recalling what he had learned about what the couple did, and said, "They are simply natural movie protagonists!"


    Ronan added, "We can regard many events as real, and the Warrens are the world''s most outstanding experts on supernatural phenomena..."


    Wen Ziren was obviously inspired, saying, "Combining the special effects, religion and music of Western horror movies with the mystery and hints of the East creates a more eerie and terrifying atmosphere..."


    He looked at Ronan, "Are the Warrens still alive? I want to visit them myself!"


    Ronan pointed to the information given to Wen Ziren. "The address and specific contact information are on it. People from Shahai Entertainment have already contacted them. They are very happy to see their lives being put on the big screen. If you want to Go visit them and ask George Clint to send someone to accompany you."


    "Okay." Wen Ziren seemed to be unable to sit still Ronan reminded, "Don''t worry, you can bring back both parts of the information. James, please study carefully to see if you can adapt the movie or adapt it. In the case of movies, can they be placed in the same background?"


    Wen Ziren glanced at the two documents one after another, and asked a little surprised, "The same background?"


    Ronan simply said, "In the context of the movie, they are happening in the same world. For example, in the first part of the information, the professional that the family invited for the son can be the Warrens. Another example is the Warrens. Some supernatural horror items collected in the Mystery Museum can be taken out for filming alone."


    Wen Ziren roughly understood "it seems feasible."


    Ronan also reminded, "In this regard, it can be called the same universe or the same earth. James, don''t you know if you read superhero comics?"


    Wen Ziren smiled embarrassedly, "Basically I haven''t seen it."


    "Well, you still go to George Clint." Ronan felt that it would be more intuitive to let Wen Ziren go directly to the related plan. "If you sign a confidential jump, you can see a huge plan for the movie. You understand what I''m talking about."


    Wen Ziren glanced at his watch, as if he couldn''t wait, "I''m going to Shahai Entertainment to find George Clint."


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 Chapter 867： Horror material treasure house

    When he came to Shahai Entertainment, Wen Ziren found George Clint and said briefly. After signing a confidentiality agreement, in the most confidential archives of Shahai Entertainment, he browsed through Marvel¡¯s "Avengers Movie Project" Outline.


    Wen Ziren is a wise man, combined with Ronan''s words, thoroughly understood the meaning of the same background universe.


    Like Marvel''s superhero comic "Avengers", many characters from different works are placed in the same background era.


    Seeing the two documents in hand, and thinking about the Warren couple''s situation, Wen Ziren thought this was a good idea.


    For example, if these two materials are adapted into a movie, if they can be linked, it will definitely add a lot of highlights.


    In the future, ideas for other horror movies can be placed in the same world, just like a Marvel superhero comic movie. When you encounter a certain unresolved spirit or other existence, you can achieve linkage.


    In this way, a horror film universe can be created, the Wen Ziren film universe exclusive to his Wen Ziren!


    Wen Ziren has found out why Ronan Anderson can become a gold medal producer among so many producers in Hollywood. His ability and vision are really unique!


    "Yes!" Wen Ziren looked at the outline of the "Avengers Movie Project" and nodded frequently. "Sure!"


    It seems that the long-term cooperation with Relativity Entertainment will continue.


    Perhaps due to his character, or perhaps from a Chinese family in the Far East, Wen Ziren did not swell with the success of the "Chain Saw" trilogy.


    On the contrary, he has a deeper understanding of Hollywood, knowing that backed by a powerful company like Relativity Entertainment, the future will be better.


    Wen Ziren thought it over and made a decision. Instead of staying in the archives, he greeted George Clint and asked him to send someone to contact the Warrens as soon as possible. He quickly left the Theory of Relativity Building and found his old partner, Revorna. Er, discuss the film adaptation of the two materials in hand.


    It is not easy to build such a movie universe, and laying a good foundation at the beginning is the key.


    Wen Ziren himself is a director with very strong business ideas, and he is not always confused by artistic pursuits like ordinary directors.


    Shahai Entertainment''s "Avengers Movie Project" gave Wen Ziren a great inspiration and made him think about what to do in his movie universe?


    As far as he thinks, the so-called movie universe, of course, does not have to have a few sequel movies to hold this title. A unique world view, an infinitely extending story system, and a complex relationship between characters are all necessary conditions for becoming a movie universe.


    Wen Ziren is confident, as long as he is given enough time, he can definitely complete this plan.


    Of course, the early stage of the plan also needs help.


    Wen Ziren found Revornal, and the two had a lively discussion on this, and soon reached an agreement that Revornal would support the script creation of this film universe plan.


    The next day, the two joined the staff sent by George Clint and flew directly to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where they met the Warrens themselves.


    Ed Warren is in distressing physical condition and seems to be called by God at any time. Only Rowling Warren accompanied Wen Ziren and Revornall, telling them about the investigation of supernatural events, and let them visit the Warren Mystery Museum.


    In addition to the Warren Farm incident, Rowling Warren introduced a puppet doll to the two people and the exorcism incident that had a wider impact that year.


    According to her, in the 1970s, two roommates living in a certain house claimed that their dolls were possessed by the ghost of a girl named Annabel Higgins. After the other party asked for help, she and Ai De Warren¡¯s arrangement ceremony trapped the girl¡¯s ghost in the doll, told the girls that it was a "manipulated inhuman existence", and took the Annabel doll away and locked it in the "spiritual museum" in his home.


    Hearing Rowling Allen¡¯s description, Wen Ziren was greatly inspired. This is a very good movie theme!


    He looked at the old Mrs. Allen, his eyes were shining, as if he had seen a huge treasure house of horror themes!


    Afterwards, Rowling Allen told Wen Ziren and Revnal about the "Devil Murders", "Werewolf Incidents", "Samuel Haunted Incidents", "Connecticut Haunted Incidents", and "Horror Sister Murders" that they had personally participated in. Event" and so on.


    Wen Ziren felt that this trip was really right. Just adapting these things told by Rowling Warren would be enough to support an entire horror universe.


    As for whether these events are true, or the Warren couple''s story, it doesn''t matter to the Hollywood film adaptation.


    In fact, because of the existence of this couple, related adaptations will inevitably increase a lot of highlights, and even create a film series with real adaptations.


    I have to say that after spending several years at Shahai Entertainment and cooperating with Ronan on three films in succession, Wen Ziren unknowingly had some ideas influenced by Ronan.


    Wen Ziren also asked Rowling Warren about his opinions on Hollywood adaptations. Rowling Warren was very interested in this and expressed his active support.


    "It''s easy to talk about the cost, and the free license is not a problem." Rowling Warren has a sense of detachment to see through the world, as if a clear stream of this dirty material society "I only hope that the movie can restore some reputation for us, Too many people slander Ed and me as liars."


    She took out a lot of letters from the cabinet and showed them to Wen Ziren and Revonar. "These are letters of help and assistance sent to us by the church over the past few decades. During our decades of spiritual investigations, we have received help from many people. , Including doctors, researchers, police officers, nurses, college students, and clergy."


    Wen Ziren and Revornal also read it roughly again. The letter does not look like a forgery, it is true no matter how it looks.


    Rowling Warren added, "I know that many people are questioning and have never believed me and Ed. But the evil power is very powerful and has always existed. For us mortals, our destiny depends on which side we choose to stand on. ."


    Wen Ziren said, "I believe you and Mr. Warren, you have helped many people."


    During this visit to the Warrens, Wen Ziren gained a lot. After returning to the hotel, he called George Clint and Ronan one after another, asking Relativity Entertainment to pay more attention to the Warrens and send professionals to Bridgeport. City, negotiate with the Warrens as soon as possible to get the film adaptation authorization for the Warrens¡¯ lives and all supernatural incident investigation reports.


    Ronan had heard Wen Ziren''s description on the phone, and he was somewhat surprised, but Wen Ziren''s attention just shows the great value of the Warrens in the adaptation of horror movies.


    He directly notified Robert Lee and asked Robert Lee to personally rush to Bridgeport to discuss related authorization matters.


    Later, Wen Ziren sent him a written report with several photos.


    Seeing the furnishings of the Warren Mystery Museum and some correspondence between the Warrens and the church, Ronan determined that the Warrens are really a huge treasure house.


    The big flaw of horror films is their absurdity.


    But the supernatural horror themes about the Warrens can be promoted with real people and real stories.


    Ronan suddenly thought of the former "Call of the Soul", which seemed to be a pseudo-documentary fragment at the beginning, that was the Warrens...


    From this point of view, Wen Ziren at that time also knew the truth of the adaptation of real people and real stories.


    As for the true and false experiences of the Warrens, it doesn''t matter at all.


    Even if someone publicly doubts it, there will still be many people who believe it is authentic in Western society.


    To a certain extent, the West is an idealistic society, and theism is widely spread.


    The Bible and the church are the best examples.


    Robert Lee rushed to Bridgeport on the same day, and related news soon came.


    Not only did the Warrens have no resistance to the adaptation of the film, they were very active in supporting them, and the licensing fees they requested were not high, which were only symbolic, but there were two extremely important conditions.


    One is that related film adaptations or any other works should not harm the reputation of the Warrens.


    The second is that the film company must fund the daily operations of the Warren Mystery Museum in the future.


    None of this is a problem. The Warren Mystery Museum has the name of a museum. It is actually a small family workshop. It can''t cost thousands of dollars to maintain daily operations for a year.


    And the existence of the Warren Mystery Museum is also beneficial to future film adaptations.


    According to Rowling Warren, the collections of the museum come from extremely dangerous spiritual events and the most bizarre exorcism practice in the world. If you accidentally touch any of these collections, you will encounter To bad things.


    At 9 o''clock in the evening, the museum will be open. At the same time, along with the weird old music played automatically by the old old organ, some spiritual photos, devil masks, terrorist instruments, etc. will be displayed, and those with evil Ling''s dolls were sealed in the basement by the Warrens, including the most evil and dangerous Annabel evil spirit doll.


    In the photos Wen Ziren passed to Ronan, there was a puppet doll named "Annabel".


    There is no doubt that Relativity Entertainment will be on the Warrens'' side, harvesting film adaptation materials with great commercial value.


    For the horror movie and the planned horror movie universe, Wen Ziren and the Warren couple are simply even more powerful.


    According to the book Buddha in Wen Ziren''s written report, after initially reading the investigation report of the Warrens, he found that there were at least nine so-called supernatural incidents, which were of considerable film adaptation value.


    Starting from the "Blacklist Project", Ronan and Relativity Entertainment have increased their efforts to find film material. This time it can be said to be full of rewards.


    While Wen Ziren has made great gains, the "blacklist plan" has also begun to be implemented.


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 Chapter 868： high quality

    New York, Brooklyn, the crew of "The Infinite Walker" is busy shooting.


    The shooting in the morning was over. After lunch, Martin Scorsese sat in a high chair by the window of the restaurant, basking in the bright sunshine that is rare in New York in the afternoon, in a very good mood.


    The filming went smoothly. Tom Cruise and Will Smith, who have been despised by their director circle, are not bad at acting.


    Although it is a notch worse than the old guys Al Pacino and Robert De Niro at their peak, but compared to the average level of these two men in recent years, it is only high.


    Since entering the new century, the two old friends have dared to pick up any bad movies and bad characters, and they have to pay close attention to making money and provide for the elderly. Their performance is not even as good as Tom Cruise and Will in this filming. Smith.


    The shooting went smoothly, and Relativity Entertainment also came up with a future prize redemption plan. Martin was naturally in a good mood.


    "Director." The assistant came over with a letter at this moment. "There is a letter for you."


    Martin Scorsese took it. There was nothing on the envelope except his name, and he asked "Where did it come from?"


    "A staff member of Shahai Entertainment asked me to transfer it to you." The assistant replied.


    Martin Scorsese waved his hand, motioned him to understand, unhurriedly opened the envelope, and looked at it.


    The letter was signed by George Clint, CEO of Sandsea Entertainment, and Ronan Anderson, owner of Relativity Entertainment.


    Seeing this, Martin Scorsese took it seriously and read it seriously.


    "It turns out to recommend the script." He understood the intention of the letter. "Relativistic entertainment, which has successively hit movies, is constantly looking for new projects."


    Martin Scorsese thought about it. He has been busy with the filming of "Infinite Walker" recently. In fact, I haven''t read a few scripts, but if I recommend it, it''s a trivial matter.


    After all, he only needs to say what interesting scripts he has seen recently, and don''t care about other things.


    Martin Scorsese asked for paper and pen, quickly finished a letter, called the assistant over, "Find an envelope, seal it, and give it to the production manager of Relativity Entertainment, and let him pass it to George Clint Or Ronan Anderson."


    What he mentioned in the letter was a script he had seen from a producer in New York, who reportedly had contact with Hollywood stars including Leonardo and Brad Pitt.


    Martin Scorsese is not interested in a purely commercial film script, but he thinks that the filming style of relativity entertainment may consider this script valuable.


    Martin Scorsese didn''t take this little thing to heart. After writing the letter of recommendation, he devoted himself to the shooting of "Infinite Walker".


    In Los Angeles, California, Matthew Leonetti, who has served as the director of photography in both "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", received an email.


    This is an email from Relativity Entertainment, with the joint signatures of Ronan Anderson and George Clint.


    Matthew Leonetti finished reading the email and thought about it.


    Because of the shooting of the zombie movie "Dawn of the Living Dead," someone had previously approached him with a zombie movie script to help sell it.


    But Matthew Leonetti was too busy some time ago and didn''t pay much attention.


    Now that I read the email, I can''t help but think of it. It seems that the zombie movie script is also very interesting. Unlike "Dawn of the Living Dead", you can feel the joyful atmosphere in the script by just looking at the content of the script.


    Matthew Leonetti thought about it carefully, and found a copy of the script in the file cabinet, and simply mailed it to Shahai Entertainment.


    The income of the director of photography is not comparable to that of the director. If it can be adopted by Shahai Entertainment, it is also an additional bonus income.


    Although not very well-known in the industry, Matthew Leonetti has been engaged in advertising and television film shooting for many years, and he has some vision.


    He believes that Relativity Entertainment has recently sold zombie movies one after another, and may continue to choose this type of theme.


    John Wilson is a screenwriter and producer from the United Kingdom. He came to Hollywood in the mid-1990s to work hard. His career has been tepid until he joined the "Prison Break" crew as an executive producer a few years ago. Life finally ushered in a turning point.


    By the time "Prison Break 2" was preparing to shoot, he was already the production manager of the crew.


    The two collaborations with Relativity Entertainment can be regarded as the take-off point of the screenwriter and producer''s career, and John Wilson''s career has taken a big step forward.


    But a producer who has never been the first producer in charge of the crew has never been a qualified producer.


    John Wilson hopes to have a production project that truly belongs to him, and he is actively looking for it after the production of "Prison Break 2".


    Valuable projects in Hollywood are not easy to find.


    There are a lot of new scripts for the newcomers, but John Wilson doesn''t want to joke about his hard-working career.


    Until some time ago, when he returned to the UK for vacation, he saw a comedy directed by director Paul Albert, and suddenly felt that it was more appropriate to change the content of this film to an American background.


    So, an idea jumped out, maybe it could be adapted from this British drama into an American drama?


    This idea is good, but copyright is a problem. John Wilson has no ability to buy the copyright, so he can only temporarily suppress the idea, and after purchasing the related TV series DVD, he returned to North America.


    As soon as he arrived in Los Angeles, John Wilson received an email from Relativity Entertainment.


    This is undoubtedly a good opportunity for him, the opportunity to directly send his ideas to the most powerful person in Relativity Entertainment.


    With great expectations, John Wilson wrote a letter eloquently, packaged with the TV series DVD, and sent it to Relativity Entertainment.


    Although he did not immediately see Ronan Anderson himself, the recipient of the email stated clearly that these letters of recommendation would definitely be sent to Ronan Anderson himself.


    Since the launch of the "Blacklist Project", within a short period of one week, Relativity Entertainment has received more than 20 recommendations from many past collaborators, including such circles as Martin Scorsese and David Fincher. E-mails replies from famous people within.


    These are all summarized in Ronan''s desk.


    Compared with the scripts delivered to Shahai Entertainment and spontaneous door-to-door sales, the scripts or projects recommended by these professionals are undoubtedly a hundred times more reliable.


    Ronan temporarily gave up other work at hand and set aside a day to filter recommendations.


    Being able to enter the eyes of professionals, making them feel interesting, and at least leaving an impression, the script and project will not be particularly bad.


    In view of the relationship between his personal reputation and the type of shooting, Ronan first read David Fincher¡¯s email.


    In addition to the letter, David Fincher also mailed Ronan a script directly.


    This is the script that David Fincher received this year, and it was sent to him by Samuel Hadida, the producer of the "Resident Evil" series.


    After the success of the second part of "Resident Evil", due to issues such as the distribution of interests and creative ideas, Samuel Hadida and Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich had irreconcilable contradictions, Ronan and the theory of relativity. Entertainment was on the side of Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich, and Samuel Hadida dropped out of the series.


    Samuel Hadida invited David Fincher to be the director, also in order to attract investment in new projects.


    After all, David Fincher''s reputation is quite useful in Hollywood.


    But David Fincher is filming "girls" and the schedule is not suitable.


    This script is adapted from the famous black dahlia tragedy in 1947.


    To be more precise, it is based on the novel "The True Story of the Black Dahlia Avengers" written by James Airore in 1987.


    The Black Dahlia tragedy that year caused a huge sensation in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles police launched the largest investigation and search in history for this case, but this murderer was like "Jack the Ripper" and disappeared from the world.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that there was such a movie. The specific situation was basically forgotten. The only thing he remembered was that Scarlett Johansson and Hilary Swank played roles in it.


    In an email from David Fincher, he said that he wanted to direct this film at one time, hoping to shoot a 3-hour black and white film...


    This kind of thinking, let alone the inappropriate schedule of David Fincher, even if the schedule is appropriate, it is estimated that he will be rejected by the film company.


    Ronan shook his head slightly. This is a novel adaptation project. Even the script is available. The copyright...


    He sent an email to Connie on the company''s internal system, asking Connie to check relevant information.


    But a few minutes later, Connie¡¯s reply arrived. "The True Story of the Black Dahlia Avengers" was sold as early as when the novel was just released. The company that bought the film rights back then was Universal Pictures.


    It has been almost 20 years since Universal Pictures put the film adaptation on the agenda. Ronan didn''t know what to say.


    But such a situation is not uncommon in Hollywood.


    The script recommended by David Fincher was naturally passed off. Universal Pictures has already started to operate this project. Of course, it will not transfer the copyright to other companies Ronan also found a problem , Such a recommendation, there may be a situation, the script and project that can really impress people in the industry may have a home.


    The project that has already found the next home has a higher quality rate.


    The referrer just leaves a certain impression on the script or the project, and he doesn''t care whether it is an individual or which company owns it.


    Later, Ronan encountered this situation again.


    The horror film script recommended by Gore Wibinski has been bought out by Warner Bros. The Insider recommended by Will Smith is a Universal Pictures project.


    This situation cannot be avoided.


    On the other hand, it precisely reflects the reliability of the recommendations of the "blacklist plan".


    Ronan has seen more than a dozen projects that are meaningless to relativity entertainment, and his eyes are on Martin Scorsese''s letters.


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 Chapter 869： shameless

    Ronan paid more attention to Martin Scorsese''s recommendation. After opening the envelope and taking out the letter, he looked at it carefully.


    Martin Scorsese only read the script roughly once, because the genre did not meet his requirements, he did not leave a copy of the script at all, and could only describe it roughly.


    The script is called "Super Storm".


    Just looking at the name is a disaster film, and so is what Martin Scorsese describes.


    The protagonist is a meteorologist, worried that global warming will trigger a storm that will destroy the entire east coast of the United States. Finally, one day, the storm occurs. This storm will stop on the volcano for a period of time before it reaches the United States. It will emit toxic dust into the air to poison and kill humans, the hero must stop all of this.


    Although it is only a very simple summary, for those familiar with Hollywood movies, it is not difficult to see that this is the most commonly used routine in Hollywood movies.


    The disaster that destroyed the world, the salvation full of personal heroism, the typical Hollywood theme.


    It''s a bit clich¨¦d, but Hollywood movies have always been like this. The main line of most commercial movies is actually inextricably linked.


    However, with only Martin Scorsese¡¯s simple description, Ronan could not make a judgment. Martin Scorsese also stated clearly in the letter that he didn¡¯t think the script was interesting, but thought that Relativity Entertainment might be more interested in such subjects. Interested.


    Obviously, Martin Scorsese believes that Relativity Entertainment prefers commercial subjects.


    The script name "Super Storm" already exists, so it is not difficult to find it.


    Ronan immediately sent an email to Connie, asking her to send her staff to find the script, and the rest will have to wait for him to read the full version of the script.


    After dealing with these preliminary, Ronan read the letter specially sent by Tom Cruise again, and the copy of the script also came with the letter.


    The screenwriter Brian Singer who just finished filming "Superman Returns" and is about to initiate a new film project, the theme of World War II, tells the whole process of the initial plan of the "Valkyrie" operation on July 20, 1944 until the final failure .


    The name of the script, Ronan, once paid attention to-"Action Target Hitler".


    Ronan called Tom Cruise directly. Tom Cruise clearly stated that he is in talks with Brian Singer. The specific matter has not yet been determined. If Relativity Entertainment is interested in "Action Target Hitler", he can Bridge the two sides.


    "Why are you interested in this character?" Ronan was a little strange.


    He once discussed with Tom Cruise and Will Smith that although "Brothers" has achieved great success, in recent years, the market response of war movies has not been very good, and World War II is no exception.


    Tom Cruise gave a very powerful reason: "The reason why I was attracted by this project and the male protagonist Stauffenberg is because I saw the photos of Stauffenberg and found that he and me are very similar in profile. ."


    He asked on the other side of the phone: "Are you not interested in this project?"


    Ronan told the truth: "I have doubts about the theme of World War II."


    It seems that this film is a very inconspicuous one among all Tom Cruise''s works.


    Tom Cruise has been with Ronan for a long time and was greatly influenced by Ronan. He said: "Then I will think about it again. It seems that there is something wrong with this project."


    Ronan didn''t say any more, "Let''s do it, Tom, I''ll talk another day."


    This subject looks good, and the assassination of Hitler is also very politically correct. However, in recent years, World War II and the downturn in the subject of war are an indisputable fact.


    Even this film is prone to controversy, because in the mainstream view of the West, Stuffenberg''s assassination of Hitler was a typical "dog biting a dog".


    Churchill, the British fat man, even publicly promoted this view more than once.


    The script of "Action Target Hitler" was put into the ranks of direct negation by Ronan.


    The next email comes from Matthew Leonetti, the director of photography for "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors." In addition to the reply, the script is also attached.


    Ronan glanced at the name of the script attachment, and knew that it was the theme-"Zombie Paradise".


    Looking at the name, it is not the type of "Dawn of the Living Dead", which has a deep hatred. It may be the typical zombie comedy route of "Zombie Shaun".


    The background story setting of the script is almost the same as most zombie movies.


    A strange virus has emerged across the United States. As long as humans are infected with this virus, they will become zombies, and then zombies will become carriers of the virus, continuing to infect people who don¡¯t know the truth.


    The difference is that when the actor came out, it was already the end of the world, and there were not many survivors left in the world.


    Of course, this is not "The Walking Dead" that sells dog meat. The villain in the film is a zombie.


    Regarding the setting of the male protagonist, it is also relatively new. The male protagonist is not a type of killing squares, but a cowardly person, and has summarized a set of effective apocalyptic survival rules.


    For example, "make a shot" to ensure that the zombie is dead, and "get in the car to check the back seat" to ensure that it will not be attacked by the zombie.


    It is this set of rules that allows the male protagonist to survive in the perilous apocalyptic world.


    The script sets up four protagonists, in addition to the cowardly male protagonist, there are also the second male who is tough enough to do it, and a pair of liar sisters.


    There is no complicated human struggle, and there is no psychological struggle back and forth with ink marks. In this world where there is no one in Liao and full of zombies, they can only depend on each other.


    After seeing the script, Ronan even felt like he wanted to laugh.


    Because the whole script is not a zombie movie.


    There is no separation of life and death, no flesh and blood, zombies and playgrounds are integrated, several protagonists seem to be playing an adventure game, relaxed and exciting, but also very happy.


    Coupled with many subtle, natural, and abrupt jokes that make people laugh, some can faintly see the shadow of "Zombie Shaun" after the Americanization.


    The script is quite interesting.


    More importantly, the survival rules of the male protagonist, the setting of the four protagonists, especially the liar sister Hua, all evoke Ronan''s memory.


    He has watched this film!


    If I remember correctly, the actor is the one who starred in Zuckerberg in "Social Network", the second male is Woody Harrison, and the first female is Emma Si who did not play Gwen Stacey at the time. Tong, also known as "Sister Stone" on the other side of the Pacific.


    The second female is a humble kid, Ronan can''t remember.


    It seems that a second sequel was filmed later.


    Ronan turned to the end of the script, and there were related introductions and contact information of the two screenwriters.


    There are two screenwriters, namely Little Reese and Paul Winnick, newcomers to the film industry, and they are also the first to try to write a script.


    But the two have certain qualifications in the entertainment and media industry. Before, they served as screenwriters without authorship for two years in a reality show on cbs.


    In other words, "Zombie Paradise" is actually a new script for newcomers, and there is a high probability that the copyright of the script is still in the hands of the two screenwriters.


    Ronan had the impression that he once saw this film around 2010, and can''t remember the exact time.


    There is a note on this script. The two screenwriters started writing last year and completed it early this year. Ronan guessed that it was most likely created after watching "Zombie Shaun". After all, there are places in the script that can see "Zombie Shaun". shadow.


    Ronan directly notified Connie and asked her to contact the two screenwriters as soon as possible to ask if the copyright is still there.


    The biggest problem with this method of collecting movie scripts and themes is copyright.


    Interesting scripts read by professionals in the circle may have long been copyrighted.


    But it is worthwhile to find one project out of dozens of projects.


    After Ronan passed a few more scripts, Connie¡¯s assistants had feedback that the copyright of "Zombieland" was still in the hands of Litt-Rice and Paul-Wenick. The two agreed to come to the Theory of Relativity Building tomorrow morning to negotiate.


    The two screenwriters have recently promoted their scripts in Hollywood, and like all new screenwriters who are new to the film industry, they are basically in a state of bumping into walls.


    But in Ronan''s eyes, Litt-Reese and Paul-Wenike are not pure newcomers. The experience of working in cbs will also make them have some empirical judgments in their contact with Relativity Entertainment.


    Therefore, Ronan will not come forward and ask the copyright department to send someone to receive Liott-Rice and Paul-Wenike, and directly buy out the copyright of the script from them.


    For the time being, there will be no better options for Little Rees and Paul Winnick.


    Ronan was quickly attracted by a project recommended by a TV drama producer.


    This producer named John Wilson once served as a production manager in the "Prison Break 2" crew, and he grew up with Relativity Entertainment.


    In the letter John Wilson strongly recommended Ronan a TV series that was launched in the UK last year, and specifically mailed all the DVD discs of the first season of the TV series.


    Ronan certainly didn''t have time to watch the discs episode by episode. He just saw the title of the TV series on the disc and asked Connie to tell John Wilson to come to Relativity Entertainment to see him tomorrow.


    The name of this British TV series is "Shameless". Looking at the content, it is almost a British version of a popular American drama.


    But the British version of the show is in front of him. Ronan doesn''t need to guess to know that 80% of the previous American shows are remakes from the British version.


    Ronan is not surprising, after all, American dramas or Hollywood movie remakes of British works belong to Hollywood''s routine operation.


    Once on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan had watched the first season. Although he hadn''t watched it, he was somewhat impressed with that family.


    This British drama also reminded him a little bit. It seems that the American drama has been filmed for about eight or nine seasons, right? It seems that the score is always high.


    If you want to remake, you must first look at the operability of copyright.

 Chapter 870： Decide

    The sun has just risen from among the high-rise buildings of Century City, and the Theory of Relativity Building has not yet started a busy day. Two people, Liott-Rice and Paul-Wenike, are waiting in an office under the leadership of the staff of Shahai Entertainment. Doorway.


    Paul Winnick walked back and forth uncomfortably, and asked Little Reese sitting on the bench: "Are you sure you received a call from Shahai Entertainment yesterday?"


    Liott-Ries pointed to the corridor: "Paul, we are in the relativity building."


    "I just can''t believe it." Paul Wynnick patted his arm gently: "Relativity Entertainment actually took a fancy to our script."


    Little Reese sighed: "It''s not Ronan Anderson who fancyed our script."


    Paul Wynnick was also a little frustrated, saying: "We left reality shows and entered the film industry to seek development. We started writing scripts last year and completed them at the beginning of this year. The scripts were resold and sold for half a year without being sold. If it turns out, I can only go back to my hometown to inherit the farm."


    This seems to hit Litt-Ries: "You still have a huge farm to inherit. If you can''t sell the script, I can''t even pay the rent."


    Before cbs worked as an unsigned screenwriter for more than a year and moved to Hollywood, although he had a certain expectation of the difficulties, the actual difficulties were still beyond imagination.


    Putting on their script, not only newcomers and new works, but also funny zombie themes are not popular at all. Those film companies use "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Night of the Living Dead" under Relativity Entertainment as the new century. The standards of zombie films dismissed their scripts.


    Over the past six months of experience, Litt-Rice and Paul-Wenike repeatedly lowered their psychological expectations, and the latter even had the idea of ??giving up.


    There was a sound of high heels landing, and someone came over, more than one.


    Little Reese and Paul Winnick looked up, stunned for a moment.


    Two women came in one after the other. The latter was obviously an assistant or secretary, and the former was the person they wanted to see on this trip.


    They did not expect that this woman''s appearance conditions were so good.


    He has the exquisite face of Jessica Alba and the hot body of Salma Hayek.


    Such a look, even in Hollywood, is of top level.


    Paul Wynnick whispered that this woman chose the wrong industry! Obviously you can be a star, why be a producer?


    Unlike Litt-Ries, he immediately thought of the relevant information that he had checked: Jessica Felton, producer and vice president of Shahai Entertainment, responsible for the production business, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: The Coffin of Souls" "And the unreleased "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World''s End" producer.


    This woman is obviously a mixed race, and she looks younger than her real age, just in her twenties.


    At the moment when Litt-Reese and Paul-Wenike were stunned, Jessica Felton had already walked over and asked: "Are you Mr. Litt-Rees and Mr. Paul-Wenike?"


    These words immediately made Little Rees and Paul Winnick feel different. They did not have the kind of superiority they had when they were in contact with other producers and company executives, and the tone was very polite.


    It is said that relativity entertainment values ??newcomers, as can be seen from the attitude of this mixed-race woman.


    Little Reese said quickly: "This is Little Reese. Hello, Miss Felton."


    Paul Wynnick quickly picked up his mood and greeted Jessica Felton.


    With Jessica Felton''s shrewdness, it was quickly judged that the two of them were obviously dominated by Litt Rees.


    Inviting two people into the reception room, Jessica Felton asked the assistant to make two cups of coffee, and went directly to the topic: "Two, I read the script of "Zombieland" yesterday and it was very interesting, so I proposed to the company to buy it. Write down your script."


    Little-Ries said: "We are also willing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said: "One thing I need to say is that "Zombieland" is a newcomer and new work, and the script transaction price will not be very high..."


    "We understand." Little Reese exchanged glances with Paul Winnick: "The price is good, but we have two requirements."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "Please speak."


    Litt-Rice gave himself a lot of energy and said: "After Relativity Entertainment buys the script, it must be made into a movie as soon as possible..."


    After too many companies bought scripts, they threw them into the script library, and some of them hadn''t seen the sky for more than ten years.


    In the case of him and Paul Wynnick, he can''t afford to wait.


    Jessica Felton could guess the other party''s thoughts, but did not speak, but waited for the other party to finish all the requirements at once.


    Litt-Ries continued: "After your project is established, Paul and I will serve as screenwriters."


    In doing so, it can be guaranteed that in addition to the script transaction costs, the two of them still have compensation.


    There is no way, he and Paul Wynnick left the cbs reality show last year, and then there is no stable income, coupled with the previous habit of saving money, they have long been unable to make ends meet.


    The two people just discussed that they can¡¯t pay the rent and go home and inherit the farm are no jokes.


    Jessica Felton also survived from the rookie. The scene when she was in the rental room to practice skills is vivid, and we can roughly guess the embarrassment of the two newcomers'' screenwriters.


    It is also in this situation that the demands made by the two newcomer screenwriters are not actually requests.


    "Yes." Jessica Felton responded: "This will be reflected in the transaction contract."


    Strictly speaking, the request made by these two people is not a condition at all.


    She had dinner with Ronan last night and discussed this project during the period. Buying out "Zombieland" is naturally a filming, and taking advantage of the heat caused by "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Land of the Living Dead", as soon as possible Bring to market.


    The project will be established soon. After the crew is established, they will also need to write the script along with the crew. Instead of re-hiring staff, it is better to continue to use these two people.


    The real conditions faced by Little Rees and Paul Winnick are here, without any excessive demands.


    Jessica Felton didn''t need to deliberately suppress the price, so he traded on the normal market conditions in Hollywood, and Shahai Entertainment bought out all the copyrights of "Zombieland" from the two people for $23,000.


    The talks went well here. After the lawyers of Litt-Rice and Paul-Wenick arrived, there was a record of the relevant industry witnesses, and the two parties signed the copyright transfer agreement on the same day.


    On the other side, Ronan also met John Wilson, who was the production manager in "Prison Break 2".


    This is a person who has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment for many years. He has grown up along with Relativity Entertainment. Of course, continuing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment is the first choice.


    Moreover, with John Wilson''s plan, it is not easy to get the copyright of the remake.


    "Hollywood remakes of British dramas are not uncommon."


    In the office, John Wilson said to Ronan: "There are also many fires."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I took the time to watch the video tape you sent yesterday. The series was well shot, and the characters and plot settings are also very interesting."


    John Wilson said: "If the background of the story is set in the United States, I think it is completely feasible and more convincing. We can also make some changes to become a true portrayal of the low society of the United States. The United States is not full of alcoholics, Is it a low-level community of beggars and criminals?"


    Ronan nodded slowly: "It makes sense."


    Perhaps the description of "Happy America, shooting every day" is a bit exaggerated, but it can also be said to be a portrayal of the bottom community.


    "What do you think about the American adaptation?" Ronan asked.


    John Wilson heard the question and was full of energy, and said: "I think so. I moved the background of the story from Manchester to Chicago. Under the background of the economic depression, an ordinary worker¡¯s family was often found sleeping. On the floor of the living room, the head of an alcoholic family, an incompetent mother, their eldest daughter must bear the responsibility of raising five younger siblings.


    This is a lively and extraordinary family daily life mixed with stories of love, adventure, fraud, tenderness, etc., with blood and tears, to show the audience the bottom family and life. "


    Relativity Entertainment is familiar with John Wilson, who is a reliable person, so Ronan said after hearing this, "What about the audience?"


    John Wilson said: "Most Americans should feel this deeply. They believe that life is not easy. A simple survival is very heavy. Sometimes people have to make some choices."


    Ronan suddenly thought that this drama was really going to be filmed, maybe it could still play a role in stabilizing society.


    Described in dramatic terms, this kind of drama is particularly inspiring. Whenever you encounter injustice and feel bad, you will find that your difficulties are nothing compared to them when you look at the previous episodes. To continue, the sun will rise as usual...


    Maybe there will be such a feeling: when I look at it, I feel dark and depressed and even desperate. After reading it, I find that my life is really beautiful.


    "Let¡¯s do it Ronan made a decision: "John, you go to the Copyright and Publishing Department to find Robert Lee, and let him send someone to accompany you to the UK to negotiate with the copyright owner of Shameless If you can get the copyright of the remake, you make a detailed plan. "


    John Wilson saw the hope of hosting a project alone, and immediately said: "I will go now."


    Ronan called Robert Lee in front of him.


    Afterwards, John Wilson left Ronan''s office and went to talk to Robert Lee about the specific situation, preparing to go to the UK to buy the copyright.


    After receiving Ronan''s notice, Robert Lee quickly identified the capable personnel and called the British branch to ask them to fully assist.


    Connie walked into Ronan''s office and put a copy of the script on her desk: "This is the script of "Super Storm" just sent by the people below."


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 Chapter 871： Ambition and operation

    In this magical land of the United States, apart from popular shootings, the influence of hurricanes cannot be underestimated. Things like tornadoes are commonplace.


    The subject of storms is also a relatively common type in Hollywood, and has a wider audience in North America.


    Like "Tornado" directed by Jane de Bont, it has also entered the top three of the annual box office charts in North America.


    Therefore, the "Super Storm" script recommended by Martin Scorsese has somewhat aroused Ronan''s interest, and also made people find the full version of the script for the first time.


    To some extent, this is a bit like another "The Day After Day".


    The success of Roland Emmerich''s disaster film is not only due to special effects, but also more in line with the needs of the current society.


    For governments around the world, the climate issue is an increasingly serious and urgent issue.


    For centuries, mankind has been eager to understand, master and ultimately control the earth''s climate change.


    The screenwriter of "Superstorm" is also a smart man.


    The script tells that in the near future, global warming frequently causes more terrible hurricanes. When a super hurricane is about to hit the east coast of the United States, the "Storm Shield" team where the hero is located plans to use the technology they have mastered to change the course and intensity of the hurricane and avoid the tragedy caused by Katrina from happening again.


    The screenwriter connected the plot to Hurricane Katrina.


    This summer, Hurricane Katrina attracted worldwide attention. Its catastrophic consequences were unbearable even for the United States, with direct economic losses of more than US$200 billion.


    Movies and social reality are often closely linked, and Hollywood screenwriters have a keen sense of smell.


    "Based on what we have learned."


    In the office, Connie reported the latest information to Ronan: "The script writer Julian Simpson came up with the idea of ??creating a hurricane script after Hurricane Katrina, and it took less than a month. Completed related creation."


    Ronan asked, "Julian Simpson? This name is very strange."


    Connie glanced at the notebook in her hand and said: "This is a 34-year-old female screenwriter and director. She entered the film and television industry in 1997 and directed a British film "Modern Women''s Prison". After the new century, she came to Hollywood and worked in As a screenwriter, he has served as a screenwriter in a number of TV drama crews."


    She understood Ronan''s purpose for the information, and emphasized: "Julian Simpson knows the situation in Hollywood very well."


    Ronan nodded: "Not a newcomer, new work."


    Connie asked: "This work..."


    Ronan glanced at the script on the desk and said, "How do you say? This type of film must be very clich¨¦d. If you want to make a good shot, you must have a lot of investment in special effects, but if the investment is too high , The risk will increase."


    Frankly speaking, Ronan was also hesitant.


    Connie didn''t say much, waiting quietly for Ronan to make a decision.


    Ronan pondered for a moment, and said, "Let''s let someone get in touch with Julian Simpson. If the script price is not too outrageous, you can buy it to enrich the script library."


    The price of the script itself is not high. After buying it, even if you don''t shoot it temporarily, you can wait for it later.


    Connie responded, left the office, and sent a coordinator to Shahai Entertainment.


    As a woman, Julian Simpson came to Hollywood for a few years, not very good, not very bad, and generally speaking, it is a small achievement.


    After the disaster of Hurricane Katrina, she saw the report on TV. Although she had not taken the disaster on the spot, she brought an idea from it. Then, with the support of a large amount of hurricane information, the inspiration exploded, less than a month. In time, a disaster film script was completed.


    This is the work that Julian Simpson is most satisfied with in the six years of working in the industry, and even got rid of the relationship of a co-producer, and sent the script to the great director Martin Scorsese.


    Although Martin Scorsese did not take a fancy to her script and the price paid seemed to be useless, but it turned out that all of this was not in vain.


    Julian Simpson received a call from Shahai Entertainment, who wanted to discuss with her about the script of "Super Storm".


    The script was not created for a long time. In addition, she has worked in Hollywood for many years and she is an active woman. Julian Simpson was invited by Shahai Entertainment. His first thought was not about the possibility of filming the script, but how to maximize profits. .


    "The script alone is not of much value." Julian Simpson is quite clear-headed, and he does not think that a mature company like Shahai Entertainment will be shocked by seeing its own script, and then produce a lot of brain damage. The general condition: "As a screenwriter, or a female screenwriter, there is actually not much future."


    Her agent said: "Julian, Shahai Entertainment is a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment. If you can get Ronan Anderson''s appreciation..."


    Julian Simpson looked at the agent: "Putting my future on the appreciation of others is too unreliable, right?"


    The agent knew that Julian Simpson had always been very ambitious, and was not surprised.


    "What do you want to do?" The agent first asked, and then reminded: "That''s Shahai Entertainment, Ronan Anderson''s company. It''s not something we can provoke. Don''t do stupid things!"


    Julian Simpson rolled his eyes and said, "Am I the kind of woman who has no brains? Why do you want to offend a character like Ronan Anderson? I just want to fight for the benefits as much as possible. Is it difficult for me to create The script is only sold to Shahai Entertainment at a low price of 20,000 US dollars?"


    The broker frustrated his hands: "This is the market situation in the industry."


    "So, the script is worthless, even my screenwriter is sad." Julian Simpson obviously had his own ideas, and said to the agent: "You reply to Shahai Entertainment, saying that I agree to discuss "Super Storm" with them. But see you in a few days."


    The broker immediately responded: "There is no problem."


    Julian Simpson continued: "I want to write a preliminary production and shooting plan to package "Super Storm" from a simple script into a movie project."


    "This..." The agent was quite surprised.


    "This is normal. How much can the script be sold? How about changing to a project? The project bonus alone is at least ten times that of the script." Julian Simpson said: "Don''t forget, I was a director and directed when I was in the UK. I''ve had a movie. After I came to Hollywood, in addition to being a screenwriter in a TV series, I also served as an executive producer."


    The agent nodded slowly: "That''s right, these qualifications can increase your persuasive power."


    Julian Simpson continued: "If I can borrow the cooperation of Shahai Entertainment and successfully film and produce "Super Storm", my career will really start. I will no longer be a screenwriter with a long-term future, but a director and director with an infinite future. Producer."


    The agent also looked serious: "This is indeed an opportunity." He said cautiously: "But there is also a possibility that Shahai Entertainment will not cooperate with us."


    Julian Simpson has a clear mind: "Indeed, Shahai Entertainment just sent us an invitation to negotiate, and we may collapse. But with so many film companies in Hollywood, we don''t have to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment."


    The agent hesitated: "The successful effect and great reputation of Shahai Entertainment..."


    "So, we have to take advantage of these." Julian Simpson said: "The invitation of Shahai Entertainment can also become our capital. Even if it fails, we can still contact other companies and even increase our own capital."


    She urged: "You find a way to spread the news to the outside world. Start doing it today. Before we formally talk with Shahai Entertainment, try to let relevant news spread out in the circle. Shahai Entertainment wants to cooperate with us in "Super Storm". This movie project."


    The broker thought about it for a while, and the maneuverability is extremely strong, and the effect should be good.


    Compared to simply selling the script, the benefits of doing so may increase tenfold or even twentyfold.


    As a gentleman of 10%, doubling the income is enough to take huge risks, let alone increase so much.


    After the agent left, he immediately called and went to some public places to spread the news in person.


    The next day, Julian Simpson invited friends and colleagues in the circle to gather. She came to Hollywood for a few years. She worked in several crews and worked in several crews. With the intention to meet and socialize, her network of contacts could only reach Hollywood. Low- and middle-level, but it can be considered relatively extensive.


    The banquet was very enjoyable, and Julian Simpson seemed to unintentionally revealed that her "Super Storm" movie project was appreciated by Shahai Entertainment, and the two sides will discuss the project in a few days.


    Everyone expressed joy, each with a different mood, with sincere blessings, envy and jealousy, and secretly cursing...


    But for one thing, the news spread through a wider crowd.


    Hollywood has always been a circle where news spreads very fast. Rumors not only spread at an amazing speed, but they often change every time they pass through a person''s mouth. The direction of change is basically exaggerated.


    The news about "Super Storm" passed word of mouth, and various expanded versions soon appeared.


    For example, Shahai Entertainment takes this project very seriously and is ready to buy it heavily.


    For example, the two sides are about to reach a lizard, and Shahai Entertainment wants to invest more than $100 million in filming and production.


    There are even rumors that Ronan Anderson appreciates Julian Simpson''s talent very much.


    Although due to time constraints, the scope of the spread of rumors is not particularly wide, but it has also flew into the ears of many people and companies who have been paying attention to Relativity Entertainment and Ronan.


    Their eyes fixed on Julian Simpson.


    After the new week arrived, Julian Simpson walked into the Relativity Building in accordance with the agreement between the agent and Shahai Entertainment.


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 Chapter 872： Addicted to digging

    The Theory of Relativity Building is a very ordinary reception room on the office floor of Shahai Entertainment. Julian Simpson looked at the fat man shaking her hands, feeling a little depressed.


    "Hello, Ms. Simpson." The fat man with slightly greasy hair introduced himself: "I am Reed Brewster from the production department of Shahai Entertainment. Welcome to Shahai Entertainment."


    Julian Simpson smiled: "Hello, Mr. Brewster."


    Brewster went straight to the topic: "Some time ago, someone recommended "Super Storm" to Shahai Entertainment. I read the script and wrote it well."


    "Thank you." Julian Simpson responded politely.


    My heart is quite disappointed. The person who received her was not Ronan Anderson, nor was it George Clint of Sandsea Entertainment, nor was it even other well-known people, but just a humble fat man.


    What job is this fat guy? Director of production? Obviously not, Dingtian is also a supervisor.


    Is the situation different from what was expected?


    Brewster didn''t pay much attention either, and said directly: "Me, on behalf of Shahai Entertainment, I will talk to you about the script buyout."


    Julian Simpson frowned: "You just want to buy out the script?"


    Brewster said: "If Ms. Simpson is willing to sell, Shahai Entertainment is willing to buy out all the copyrights of this script. Given that you are a member of the screenwriters'' union, Shahai Entertainment is willing to invest US$25,000."


    Hearing this price, Julian Simpson''s face instantly became gloomy. These Hollywood companies are too arrogant, and even the reputable Shahai Entertainment is not much better.


    Inspiration and creativity are so worthless?


    This has almost reached the minimum transaction price for member scripts set by the screenwriters union.


    "Sorry." Julian Simpson picked up his mood, quickly returned to normal, and said: "Thank you very much for the appreciation of Shahai Entertainment, but I cannot accept such a price."


    Brewster only offered the lowest price, and the authorized price he got was far more than $25,000.


    But he did not easily increase the price, which is not conducive to negotiations: "Ms. Simpson, you can ask for any request."


    Julian Simpson understands that there is still room for discussion.


    Selling the copyright of the script alone is not in her interest.


    Julian Simpson tentatively said: "Mr. Brewster, "Super Storm" is not just a script in my hands, but a movie project." She took out the preliminary planning for shooting and production and placed it in Brewster. Before: "This is my preliminary plan..."


    Brewster looked through it.


    Julian Simpson added: "I hope to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment on the movie project "Super Storm"."


    Brewster didn''t look at it much, turned it over for a while, closed the plan, and asked, "Ms. Simpson wants to be the director and producer of this project?"


    Julian Simpson smiled: "Yes, this is a prerequisite for cooperation."


    Brewster tapped his finger lightly. This was completely inconsistent with the company''s plan. The superiors told him very directly that the company bought this script temporarily to enrich the script library, and there will be no filming and production plans in the short term.


    "This project, from the initial idea to the completion of the script, is done by me." Julian Simpson is also fighting for himself: "I am the person who knows "Super Storm" best. I have also served as a director and producer before. Film people..."


    Brewster interrupted her: "Ms. Simpson, Shahai Entertainment can buy out your script for $30,000."


    Julian Simpson took a deep breath, suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, and said: "I will be the director of cooperation is a prerequisite for cooperation."


    She backed down and stopped mentioning the producer.


    "I''m very sorry," Brewster said directly: "Shahai Entertainment is only interested in the script of "Super Storm"."


    When the talks have reached this point, it is inevitable that the talks will collapse.


    Julian Simpson was quite disappointed. Brewster still left a little room, took out his business card and put it in front of Julian Simpson: "Ms. Simpson, you can think about it again when you go back. If you change your mind, you can contact me at any time."


    Although I didn''t want to receive the business card, but considering that it was a road after all, Julian Simpson put away the business card: "I hope you can also consider it. I am very sincere in cooperation."


    I have made many psychological presuppositions before, but in the face of Shahai Entertainment, a leading production company in the industry, Julian Simpson still unconsciously put himself in the position of the weak.


    In the end, the negotiation did not reach any results, and Julian Simpson came to the first floor of the Theory of Relativity Building and was unavoidably disappointed.


    Fortunately, I did some psychological preparation before, but I didn''t suffer a blow.


    Stepping out of the Theory of Relativity Building, getting in the car, talking on the phone with the agent, and briefly talking about the situation, Julian Simpson started the car and prepared to leave Century City.


    The phone ringing suddenly rang.


    Julian Simpson turned over his phone and glanced at it. It was a strange number.


    After the connection, a strange man said: "Hello, Ms. Simpson, I am the deputy director of the 20th Century Fox Film Production Department..."


    As soon as the phone call was completed, Julian Simpson started the car, and it didn''t even take five minutes to arrive at the Fox Building, also in Century City.


    Soon, she saw the deputy director who had just called in the building.


    At this time, Julian Simpson completely lost the appearance of a slight failure before, looking shrewd and capable and full of confidence.


    "Shahai Entertainment is eager to cooperate with me. They are willing to invest 150 million US dollars in the project of "Superstorm"!" Twentieth Century Fox approached her for a film project. Julian Simpson retreated: "I can''t think of any reason to cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox?"


    The deputy director received the news that Julian Simpson had just come out of Shahai Entertainment, so he confirmed the authenticity of the circulated news: "Ms. Simpson, Twentieth Century Fox is a traditional Hollywood company. The advantage is not the recent relativistic entertainment. A rising company can be compared."


    With a decent smile on Julian Simpson¡¯s face, he already had a plan in his mind. The relationship between Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox is very poor, even hostile. Hollywood people know that there must be extreme communication between the two. Big obstacles, which will cause poor information flow.


    Besides, she did discuss cooperation with Shahai Entertainment.


    But the specific content, 20th Century Fox should not know.


    According to the relationship between relativity entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox, even if the relativity entertainment side publicly denies it, maybe Twentieth Century Fox will think that it is setting smoke bombs.


    These can become the capital for her negotiation with Twentieth Century Fox.


    During the initial communication, the two sides talked for a full two hours. Although no agreement was reached, there was a preliminary intention of cooperation.


    Twentieth Century Fox has the success of "The Day After Acquired" and attaches great importance to climate disaster films. Moreover, Hurricane Katrina has just passed. For a long time in the future, storms will be one of the hot spots of the whole society.


    The biggest difference between the two sides is still in the position of director and producer Julian Simpson.


    But after checking her resume in the 20th century, Fox was not completely unacceptable, after all, she had the experience of successfully directing movies.


    Investing in filming itself is an adventure. To some extent, Twentieth Century Fox is more adventurous than Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan¡¯s experience is special. It is purely a problem with his head that he does not make good use of it. The same is true in choosing a director. A director with sufficient resume or a director who has impressed him is the first choice.


    A type like Julian Simpson must be treated with caution.


    According to Ronan''s vision, for a screenplay of the type "Super Storm", if you want to make a movie, you must invest heavily in production.


    For a production of this scale, the director is very important.


    Brewster''s discussion report quickly moved to Ronan''s side. Ronan just looked at it and decided to abandon the "Superstorm" script.


    Buying the script alone, even if you pay tens of thousands of dollars more, with Shahai Entertainment''s current strength and funds, it doesn''t matter.


    But the use of Julian Simpson as a director may involve hundreds of millions of dollars in investment.


    "Cancel." Ronan told Connie: "This batch of recommended projects focuses on "Zombieland" and "Shameless."


    John Wilson and people in the Legal Department have already had preliminary contact with the British side. It is not the first time that Hollywood has reproduced a British movie and TV series. The British side has no intention of rejecting it, and hopes to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, the only thing that can affect The only cooperation between the two parties is the copyright authorization fee.


    As for "Zombie Paradise", the copyright has been in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, and related preparatory work will soon begin.


    Connie responded and asked, "Where is the second blacklist plan?"


    "It''s in December." Ronan said: "Tell George Clint that the plan should not be run too frequently. The fastest is to send an email to participants every quarter."


    Connie wrote it down, and then said: "I got a message from Endeavour Elite Brokerage about Julian Simpson."


    Ronan knew that Connie could not say this for no reason: "The specific situation?"


    Connie said: "Someone told us Julian Simpson and Twentieth Century Fox have reached a preliminary cooperation agreement. Twentieth Century Fox is very likely to invest in the filming of "Superstorm."


    Ronan asked, "Twentieth Century Fox agrees to those conditions?"


    "Reject Julian Simpson as a producer." Connie said: "But she can be considered as a director."


    She looked at Ronan: "The news came from a producer who was close to Julian Simpson. He is currently working on the crew of "Lost". According to the news he understands, the reason why 20th Century Fox came to Julian- Simpson, it''s precisely because we have taken a fancy to "Superstorm"."


    Ronan couldn''t help shaking his head: "20th Century Fox is addicted to our corner digging."


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 Chapter 873： Distant relatives are not as good as neighbors

    Relativity Entertainment and Hollywood¡¯s traditional forces have repeatedly conflicted, but Hollywood¡¯s traditional big companies are also facing many problems. In addition, Ronan¡¯s strategy is not completely confrontational. He has many cooperations with the most powerful Warner Bros., even if Warner Bros. The brothers are aimed at something, but also dominated by small actions secretly.


    The real opposite of relativity entertainment is actually the Fox family in the 20th century.


    The reason is that the two parties have irreconcilable contradictions in their major interests.


    Ronan also always felt that the fact that Vinci and Nikia had occasionally reminded him that they seemed to disappear recently may have something to do with 20th Century Fox.


    There is indeed no evidence, even if Vinci''s people went to England, nothing was found for the time being.


    But this kind of thing is too much like the acting style of News Corporation in Ronan''s memory.


    Marvel Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, is biting Twentieth Century Fox on "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four." It is normal for Twentieth Century Fox to come back and dig into the corner of Relativity Entertainment.


    Connie said: "Twentieth Century Fox has established a lot of first-line big projects because of our relationship. Roland Emmerich¡¯s "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory", and Ridley Scott¡¯s new film under preparation is named "The Pharaohs and the Gods" and "Robin Hood" are said to be about to be established. Twentieth Century Fox intends to hire British director Guy Ritchie to direct it and invite Oscar actor Russell Crowe to star in Robin Hood."


    Ronan squeezed his chin and said, "Twentieth Century Fox has dug away many of our projects."


    Maybe you can add "Super Storm" to it?


    But this disaster movie is different from the other three. The storm disaster movie has a market in North America. As long as it is filmed, the box office will be a big hit. It is still possible to achieve results like the day after tomorrow.


    In Ronan''s eyes, the biggest uncertainty in the project is Julian Simpson.


    Like "Kings of the Heavens", the 20th Century Fox had far more confidence in the producer-centric system than ordinary people, but regarded the director as the studio shooting commander, and other problems could be solved by the producer.


    Having said that, this may have something to do with James Cameron and "Titanic". Back then, James Cameron and 20th Century Fox hurt each other. It is estimated that 20th Century Fox has had enough of powerful directors. Of film projects are restricting the power of directors.


    Thinking of James Cameron, Ronan suddenly had an idea.


    In the twentieth century, Fox has stretched out his hand. How can a good person like himself not give a good neighbor a gift?


    Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox are both in Century City, and the two office buildings are far away. They are definitely Hollywood''s closest neighbors.


    There is an old saying on the other side of the Pacific, that distant relatives are not as good as neighbors!


    Neighbors, you can''t stay away from each other and help each other or hurt each other.


    Facing the 20th Century Fox, Ronan felt that it was necessary for Relativity Entertainment to be a good neighbor.


    Hmm... a good neighbor surnamed Wang or something.


    Relativity Entertainment, such an honest and reliable neighbor, is rare.


    Ronan asked: "I remember the film "Terminator 3", James Cameron served as a producer?"


    Connie¡¯s position determined that she had to know enough information. She just thought about it for a moment and said: ¡°It¡¯s not a producer, it¡¯s that James Cameron is on the screenwriter list, but actually James Cameron I was invited by Anne Hurd to provide a few ideas, and it was Michael Felice and John Bricatto who actually wrote the script."


    Ronan nodded slowly. It is understandable that James Cameron and one of his ex-wife Anne Hurd can make full use of the huge reputation and influence of "Terminator 2" to continue to attract movie fans into the theater.


    In addition, James Cameron is also known to be very friendly to his ex-wife.


    When they get married, they hurt each other and become incompatible. After divorce, they can be good friends.


    "What about the copyright situation?" Ronan asked emphatically: "Especially the copyright of the sequel."


    Just like Tolkien''s "Lord of the Rings" series, the "Terminator" series is also one of Hollywood''s most complicated major production films.


    "Anne Hurd integrated the copyright of the "Terminator" series at the time, and this was the result of the filming of "Terminator 2." Connie recalled and said: ""Terminator 2" was released, and the copyright of the series has also arrived. Locke Pictures and its distributor 20th Century Fox. Later, Carlock Pictures went bankrupt and was acquired by Sony Columbia Pictures, but the copyright of "Terminator" was integrated by 20th Century Fox."


    She put it plainly: "In 2000, Warner Bros., together with Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Entertainment''s Middleman Pictures, jointly funded and produced "Terminator 3". If I remember correctly, after "Terminator 3" , The copyright of the sequel was licensed to Warner Bros. by Tom Rothman of Twentieth Century Fox, but if Twentieth Century Fox wants to start this series, it can pay Warner Bros. a certain amount of copyright fees and recover the right to shoot the sequel."


    This is not much different from Ronan''s understanding, but Ronan wants to confirm the answer, saying: "You go check it out and say it after you are sure."


    Connie left the office.


    Ronan stood by the office window, looking at the Fox Building not far away, a good neighbor of Relativity Entertainment.


    James Cameron¡¯s "Terminator" series is famous. If the first one can only be regarded as an alternative cut film, the second one is a real top science fiction production, and even through special effects technology, it has changed Hollywood to a certain extent. Special effects production.


    A few years later, in the special effects production of "Jurassic Park" that broke almost all records, Spielberg almost copied the special effects and prop production team of "Terminator 2".


    "Terminator 2" is undoubtedly a classic among the classics. There are countless classic pictures and lines left. The governor''s last thumbs up is one of the most famous movie shots in the 1990s.


    But James Cameron mentioned it more than once at the beginning of the filming and production of the "Terminator 2" series. This series will be completely ended in the second part, and the story has no tail or room for re-creation.


    As a director, James Cameron can bring a popular series to an end. After all, Carlock Pictures did not expect "Terminator 2" to be so successful.


    How could a Hollywood studio watch the end of such a profitable series?


    As a result, "Terminator 3" was released naturally.


    At the beginning, the fans of the series were very excited, and it was not until the film was released that they realized that this was not the "Terminator" they wanted.


    "Terminator 3" not only failed to achieve the expected commercial results, but also consumed the trust and expectations of movie fans.


    But after all, the film made money for the producers.


    Of course, the profitable series must be filmed.


    There used to be one "Terminator" one after another, and then one more miserable than another.


    In the end, James Cameron''s withdrawal and "Terminator 3" are actually the key.


    From Ronan¡¯s point of view, it¡¯s too risky to shoot a sequel. It¡¯s not that there is no audience to support this series. Such a huge proposition. There are also "Terminator 2" and James Cameron¡¯s second near-end series. , So that latecomers can play very little space.


    Coupled with this series of special effects, it is necessary to invest heavily in production and require extensive market support.


    And the audience? After gorgeous special effects have become a daily life in Hollywood and have become accustomed to the apocalyptic future of human society, what is the appeal of the "Terminator" series?


    In fact, James Cameron is a smart man.


    No matter how tempted the production company was, it still refused to direct "Terminator 3" even if it offered sky-high prices.


    I am afraid that he himself knows that even if he personally plays, the result may not be too good.


    Now that there is a massive consumption of trust in "Terminator 3", even if James Cameron shoots another "Terminator 4", the failure may not only be the reputation and trust of the audience.


    But Hollywood film companies are different. As long as one film in the series can make money, the possibility of filming the next one is extremely high until all the value is drained.


    At one time, Ronan, including him, had many die-hard fans after "Terminator 2". They were unwilling to admit that the films from the third part were still "Terminator", thinking that the second part was all over. Those unscrupulous works are purely money-trapping.


    Even later, many people feel very disgusted when they hear the new "Terminator" movie.


    Connie returned to the office quickly and said, "I just checked and the situation is very certain."


    Ronan thought for a moment, and said, "In this way, let someone send a letter to Warner Bros. asking if the copyright of the sequel to the "Terminator" series can be transferred to Shahai Entertainment.


    Connie said, "Okay."


    Ronan added: "Find a few suitable executives and disclose the news to the media, saying that I intend to take over the "Terminator" series and create a new sequel."


    There is almost no cost for this kind of thing, and the effect is of course the best, and it does not matter if there is no effect: "Send a letter to the governor¡¯s office asking about the possibility of Arnold Schwarzenegger continuing to appear in the "Terminator" series in the future. Let people find The savior and his mother back then..."


    Ronan didn''t think of the name for a while, and Connie reminded: "Edward Fron and Linda Hamilton."


    "Yes is them." Ronan said: "People go to them and ask them if they want to return to the Terminator series."


    Connie said, "I will arrange for someone to do it."


    Ronan urged: "Operate everything as real, don''t be high-key, or deliberately low-key, just let the media notice."


    "I understand." This little operation is relatively easy in Connie''s hands: "I will communicate with Robert. If he comes out in person, it will be more convincing."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes."


    Connie asked, "I have nothing else to arrange."


    Ronan waved his hand, waited for Connie to leave, and then looked at the Fox Tower. If within a short period of two to three years, 20th-century Fox¡¯s big-production films broke out one after another, would there be a crisis?


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 Chapter 874： Fox stuff

    "The latest news obtained by this newspaper, as disclosed by people familiar with the matter, is that Relativity Entertainment is in contact with Warner Bros. to discuss the copyright issue of the "Terminator" series sequel. Gold medal producer Ronan Anderson intends to take over this series of sequels..."


    In the office of the Burbank Warner Building, Kevin Tesuhara put down the "Hollywood Reporter" in his hand, looked at Charles Rowan on the opposite side, and asked: "Should we transfer the copyright of the sequel to "Terminator" ?"


    Charles Rowan said: "Ronan Anderson has extraordinary vision and ability in film production. Maybe he really has ideas, but the copyright of the sequel is transferred?" He smiled: "Relativity Entertainment wants to participate in the "Terminator" series, at least Do you want to work with Warner Bros. too?"


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "Robert Lee came to the company a few days ago to test our attitude, and I was temporarily rejected."


    Charles Rowan thought for a while and reminded: "Don''t forget the 20th Century Fox, they have the right to pay for the copyright to the sequel..."


    "Yeah, Twentieth Century Fox is also troublesome." Kevin Tesuhara sometimes makes incredible decisions in film production, but the company''s business operations and management capabilities are beyond doubt: "Even in the 20th century If Fox wants to take it back, he has to pay a sufficient price."


    Charles Rowan said: "For this series, I think it''s best to work with Ronan Anderson."


    Kevin Tesohara shook his head: "Charles, don''t you think that Relativity Entertainment is developing too fast? Its movie performance has already had an impact on Warner Bros., and they took 40% of the proceeds from "Batman". Too much."


    Charles Rowan has a different view: "Kevin, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. have no major conflicts of interest. In the short term, it is more in the interests of Warner Bros. to cooperate with Ronan Anderson. Continue to cooperate, although Relativity Entertainment will be separated. Part of the income, but Warner Bros¡¯ income is also guaranteed."


    Kevin Tesuhara said slowly and firmly: "But I want all the benefits of Batman."


    Charles Luo Wenming said: "The "Dark Knight" has already begun preparations and the contract has been signed long ago. At this time, it is difficult to play Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson."


    "What happens after "The Dark Knight"?" Kevin Tesohala said: "Think of countermeasures, think of ways, d superhero movies want the owner of Marvel Entertainment to be the producer, isn''t this a joke? "


    It doesn''t matter whether a joke is not a joke. The main reason is that relativity entertainment has lost too much revenue from the "Batman" movie.


    Charles Rowan said: "I suggest not making big moves for the time being and waiting for the opportunity."


    Kevin Tesuhara still has this patience: "Yes, the third "Batman", I hope it is Warner Bros." He turned to ask: "What did Zach Schneider do? How is it?"


    "It''s almost done." Charles Rowan said: "He agreed in principle to direct "Watchmen."


    There are many excellent directors with Relativity Entertainment. This Zach Schneider style is really a perfect match for d comics.


    In North Hollywood, Linda Hamilton walked out of the supermarket with a shopping cart, picked up a few bags, and was about to go to the parking lot. Suddenly two people came out and blocked her way.


    "Hello, Linda." The woman in front of her head picked up the tag on her chest and shook: "I''m a reporter from Fox Entertainment Channel. Can I ask you some questions?"


    Because of long-term smoking of cigarettes and cocaine, and suffering from bulimia and bipolar disorder, Linda Hamilton''s former appearance and muscles are long gone.


    Standing here is more like a middle-aged aunt.


    Linda Hamilton was also very strange, tilted her head and looked at the female reporter: "Interview me?"


    The female reporter did not wait for her consent, and simply asked directly: "It is reported that the famous Hollywood producer Ronan Anderson is interested in the "Terminator" series, and has also sent you an invitation?"


    Linda Hamilton smiled: "It''s not an invitation. Someone from Relativity Entertainment did contact me and asked if I still want to appear in the "Terminator" series."


    "Do you want to return?" the female reporter asked immediately.


    Linda Hamilton said without hesitation: "I refused, "Terminator 2" has finished telling all the stories, Sarah Connor is already in the past tense."


    After speaking, she waved her hand to refuse the reporter to continue the interview, and left directly.


    Watching Linda Hamilton go away, the female reporter took out her mobile phone and sent a message.


    The photographer asked: "Linda Hamilton can only play some small roles now, why should I refuse?"


    "Because she is not short of money." The female reporter clearly understood: "When the divorce, James Cameron paid Linda Hamilton US$50 million in cash, plus other fixed assets. This is the most expensive divorce in Hollywood. One of the cases."


    The photographer glanced at Linda Hamilton''s back: "Yes, you can enjoy it if you have money. How hard it is to shoot."


    The female reporter did not answer, and urged: "Let''s go, let''s go to West Hollywood and interview Edward Fron."


    The savior of the year, the future superstar of Hollywood, did not grow up smoothly, and was eventually destroyed by the spotlight and drugs.


    It is said that during the preparation of "Terminator 3", the crew deliberately continued to let Edward Fron play John Connor, but after seeing him, no one on the crew felt that he was qualified for this role.


    Ronan Anderson can really turn a rock into gold?


    At the same time, in the office of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the capital of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had just finished an internal small meeting, received a call from Stephanie Austin, an old friend of 20th Century Fox. .


    "You said this, Relativity Entertainment did contact me." Arnold Schwarzenegger has worked with Twentieth Century Fox for many years, and unlike James Cameron, he is not much like Twentieth Century Fox. Faced with the other party¡¯s inquiries, he did not hide the contradiction: ¡°It¡¯s not realistic for me to star in a movie now. Even if I want to star in a sequel, I can only act in the form of a cameo.¡±


    At the Fox Building, Stephanie Austin hung up the phone, integrated the feedback from all quarters, left the office, went to the top floor of the building, and entered the office of Jim Prolos.


    Seeing Stephanie Austin hurried over, Jim Prolos temporarily put down his work and asked: "Is there any news?"


    Stephanie Austin pulled out her chair, sat across from her, and said, "Fox Media and Warner Bros. have related news. Relativity Entertainment has made contact with them. In addition, I personally called Arnold, Arnold Also received an invitation."


    Jim Prolos said: "The "Terminator" series has a huge influence all over the world. Although the third part did not meet expectations, our three production companies also made a profit..."


    Stephanie Austin said: "But we have licensed the rights to the sequel to Warner Bros."


    Jim Prolos frowned and said, "Why did Tom Rothman authorize Warner Bros.? This will cause a lot of trouble for Twentieth Century Fox."


    "At that time Tom Rothman was the CEO." Stephanie Austin was helpless: "He pushed it hard, and the project committee did not object."


    Jim-Pross said: "You are responsible for this matter, and the authorization is taken back from Warner Bros. Isn''t there a relevant clause in the contract?"


    Stephanie-Austin nodded: "There is a recycling clause." She emphatically said: "I have actually contacted Warner Bros. Warner Bros. did not insist on letting go, but there is one condition. They require authorization fees in the year. On the basis of this, an increase of 30% will be used to make up for the potential losses of Warner Bros."


    "Thirty percent?" Jim Prolos said coldly, "They want to use Ronan Anderson to rob Twentieth Century Fox!"


    Stephanie Austin said: "Kevin Tesuhara, that island **** has always been like this."


    Jim Pross waved his arm: "You go talk to them, but to fight for the most powerful condition for Twentieth Century Fox, all copyrights of the "Terminator" series must be returned to Twentieth Century Fox."


    "I understand." Stephanie Austin said, "I will solve it as soon as possible."


    Jim Pross said: "Although this is a historical issue, it should not be taken lightly. It should belong to Fox. It must not be given to other people, especially the theory of relativity."


    Stephanie Austin said: "Don''t worry, Ronan Anderson will not be able to succeed because of the recycling clause." She then asked: "Are we also planning to shoot a sequel?"


    Jim Prolos said naturally: "Isn''t the third part profitable? Why not shoot a sequel? This series is still valuable."


    Stephanie Austin said, "Okay, I see."


    Jim Pross waved his hand: "Do it as soon as possible."


    After Stephanie Austin left, the office was quiet. Jim Prolos was not in the mood to continue other work. He came to the huge French window and looked at the Relativity Building not far away through the glass window.


    The copyright to the sequel of "Terminator" Is this Ronan Anderson''s counterattack against Twentieth Century Fox? But where can others get the stuff of 20th Century Fox?


    There is also Warner Bros. I can¡¯t believe the islander of Kevin Tesuhara. If it hadn¡¯t been noticed early, Warner Bros. might have sold 20th Century Fox for profit.


    People outside think that the six major Hollywood companies are unified strengths, but people in the industry like Jim Prolos never think so. The six major companies have never been less nasty because of their interests.


    If there is a chance and there are gains, 20th Century Fox will beat Warner Bros. once again.


    The six Hollywood companies are tied together, where is the best one?


    Fox will soon make a big move in the Internet business, catching up with Relativity Entertainment.


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 Chapter 875： Contradictory ideas

    Relativity Entertainment is very fast. As a production company, Shahai Entertainment has always paid attention to efficiency. "Shameless" is still in negotiations and cannot be determined, but the copyright of "Zombieland" is already in his hands. Litt-Rice and Paul -Two writers from Winnick also signed a contract.


    The project is naturally pushed into the preliminary planning, and the most important funding is not a problem at all.


    The investment in zombie films will not be very high, and the determined production budget is 15 million US dollars, financed by the Pacific Investment Foundation.


    The project planning time limit is two years and it is expected to be released in 2007.


    "Zombie comedy movies rarely appeared in Hollywood in the past." George Clint told Ronan: "There is no such kind of film that can sell in North America."


    Ronan said: "Are there any data for "Zombie Shaun"?"


    George Clint thought for a moment: "Is this a British movie? The response is not bad. The North American box office seems to have 10 million US dollars."


    Ronan added: "Director Edgar Wright did a good job, but it''s a British film, otherwise the commercial response might be better."


    "Zombie Shaun" is a good-looking zombie comedy movie.


    George Clint understood Ronan''s meaning: "Invite Edgar Wright to be the director of "Zombieland"?"


    Ronan said, "Edgar Wright is a good candidate. Try to get in touch."


    George Clint was worried: "He is an Englishman."


    Ronan laughed and said, "Edgar Wright is quite familiar with American zombie movies. Did you forget? He appeared in George Romero''s "Land of the Living Dead" and is still on set. For a long time."


    The former Edgar Wright, like Christopher Nolan and Guy Ritchie, is one of the rare British directors who can impress Ronan. His collaboration with Simon Page The "Ice Cream" trilogy combines visual language with humor and appropriately integrates various elements such as anti-heroes, jokes and violence to create an extremely strong personal style.


    Ronan still remembers that Edgar Wright was the original director of the Marvel series of "Ant-Man". Later, Edgar Wright and Kevin Fitch had serious differences on the concept of film creation and voluntarily withdrew. Marvel series.


    In fact, think about it carefully, how can a style like Edgar Wright fit Baby Dee?


    This is also a more important director.


    George Clint delivered the news that afternoon. Because Edgar Wright had guest appearances in George Romero¡¯s "Land of the Living Dead", he was considered to have collaborated with Relativity Entertainment. This zombie movie is very interesting.


    And Edgar Wright is a typical zombie fan. According to the feedback from George Clint, Edgar Wright is also preparing to appear in a guest role in Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. The mill movie made.


    It is said that the latter prepared a zombie film.


    After the success of "Dawn of the Living Dead", zombie films have clearly begun to recover in Hollywood, and related themes and film projects have also increased.


    The zombie revival has truly arrived.


    This is also the embodiment of Hollywood film and television creation to follow suit.


    Ronan is also letting Shahai Entertainment pay close attention to the shooting and production of zombie-type subjects. In terms of movies, he continues to continue the momentum of zombie films after "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Land of the Living Dead", and even began to discuss the sequel of "Dawn of the Living Dead".


    At the end of "Dawn of the Living Dead", the heroine played by Scarlett Johansson created an explosion and died at the expense of her, and won the opportunity for her companion to escape to the island.


    The situation of the so-called "safe island" is also a topic frequently discussed by fans.


    The screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment has set up a project to create a script for the sequel, named "Dawn of the Living Dead 2: Island of Death", which mainly tells the story of several survivors facing the zombies after they came to the island.


    Compared with investment, "Dawn of the Living Dead" can be described as a huge success, and the sequel continues, and the possibility of success is very high.


    Ronan also took this into consideration. Scarlett Johansson''s performance in the first film was quite impressive, and Scarlett Johansson, who was at the peak of her figure and appearance, also attracted many fans.


    The second part still follows the line of the first heroine, and the first protagonist is still a young woman.


    Of course, the success model cannot be changed, so the heroine in the second part will be a fierce girl than Scarlett Johansson.


    In the movie "Squid and Whale" recommended by Caa to the Embassy Pictures for direct DVD release, Ronan saw a familiar figure, an actress who was born with a deadly weapon, Alexandra Daddario.


    A girl who runs even scarier than a magnitude nine earthquake.


    Sandsea Entertainment has initially contacted Alexandra Daddario, and the actor cooperation is not a problem at all.


    For new actors, the temptation to become famous is too great, and this is the heroine of the sequel movie.


    According to Alexandra Daddario''s own characteristics, Shahai Entertainment will tailor some scenes for her, such as traditional zombie chasing scenes, such as those that get wet after jumping into the sea, such as tightly wet clothes. The running scene posted on the body...


    At that time, the audience will feel deeply after watching this film that the zombies are not scary, the real scary thing is running with the ball.


    Due to the change of the heroine, it is impossible for Zach Schneider to return. In addition to the supporting roles in the first part, the sequel will launch new actors across the board, and the production budget will be as low as possible to less than 10 million US dollars.


    With a sequel effect bonus, and a favorable environment as a supplement, the possibility of profit is great.


    "Zombie Paradise" and "Dawn of the Living Dead 2: Island of Death" will continue the momentum of Shahai Entertainment in the theme of zombie movies.


    On the other hand, Relativity Entertainment will be the first person to eat crabs.


    Preparations for the first TV series "The Walking Dead" with zombies as the theme in Hollywood and even North American history have officially started. Although the first season has only six episodes, the investment is as high as 7 million US dollars.


    At Ronan''s request, the first few seasons will guarantee more zombies and human confrontation scenes, even if the darkness of human nature is shown, we will have to wait for the series of reputation to be established.


    Perhaps there are also many viewers who like to watch the human struggle in the apocalyptic environment.


    But this premise is still based on the zombie apocalypse.


    Ronan asked Shahai Entertainment to conduct a targeted market survey on this, and the data obtained showed that more than 80% of the interviewees most liked the scene of the zombie theme is the confrontation between humans and zombies.


    Without investigation, there is no right to speak. The data obtained from the first-line market can best reflect the needs of the audience. Therefore, Ronan, regardless of the objection of the original author, focused the plots of the previous seasons on the confrontation between humans and zombies.


    This concept also affected the director''s choice.


    Since there is no public production concept, the directors who came to the crew to apply for the job deal with this recruitment based on their own understanding of the original work and the personal style that has been formed over the years.


    Since streaming media has just emerged, it is far from the era of crazy investment.


    Nowadays, the directors of TV dramas in this period are naturally lower than movie directors. Unless there is a hard-to-reject pay or the nature of their own tickets, well-known movie directors rarely direct TV dramas.


    Ronan did not expect that "The Walking Dead" attracted a famous director.


    The famous French director Frank De La Bonte came to the crew to apply.


    Perhaps this name is very unfamiliar to many people, but when it comes to his representative work, it can be described as Rai Guaner''s "Shawshank''s Redemption".


    Just like "Shawshank''s Redemption" was at the Oscars, Frank De Labont''s career as a director in Hollywood was not that smooth.


    In fact, few French directors really mix well in Hollywood.


    Facing Frank De Labont, Ronan made a simple greeting and quickly entered the topic.


    The most critical one is undoubtedly the production concept.


    "I want to ask a question." Ronan said directly: "Director De La Bonte, if you are the director, how do you plan to produce this adapted series?"


    Frank-Delabonte is also unambiguous, saying: "I have read comics, and I can say that I am a fan of comics. The most attractive thing about this comic lies in its core concept, the analysis of life instinct, and the nakedness of human nature. Show."


    He obviously has quite mature considerations: "I think that the core of the comic should be fully reflected in the adaptation of the series, and the dark side of human nature will be completely exposed in the catastrophe. Before the end, zombies are not critical, nor It is terrible, and it is the struggle between the living that brings destruction."


    Listening to these words of Frank De Labont, Ronan sighed slightly, and can only say that this is indeed the director of "Shawshank''s Redemption".


    Frank-Delabont''s words continue: "The focus of the series is not to create suspense and stimulate the senses, nor to show those stupid zombies, but to shape and excavate human nature, and to torture the ideological connotation of human nature..."


    Ronan didn''t interrupt Frank De Labont, but he didn''t listen to what he described next.


    Because there is no need to listen, this is completely contrary to his production philosophy.


    To be precise, this production concept is not suitable for previous seasons.


    Even if Frank De Labont is the director , we have to wait for the first two seasons and even the first three seasons.


    "That''s it." Frank De Labont finished.


    Ronan smiled and nodded, and said, "It''s impressive. Then, Director De Labont, there are many people applying for this director position. I can''t reply to you for the time being. Please wait patiently for a few days."


    "Yes." Frank-Delabond shook hands with Ronan: "I hope we have a chance to cooperate."


    Ronan replied politely: "I hope so."


    Two days later, Ronan asked Shahai Entertainment to notify several directors, including Frank De Labont, and regretted not being able to cooperate with them.


    In the end, he chose Drew Gundam, a young director jointly recommended by Jeff Abrams and Jos Weiden.


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 Chapter 876： Plasma feast

    Compared to Frank De Labont, Drew Gundam''s resume is much worse, but he has two obvious advantages.


    First and foremost, his philosophy is almost the same as Ronan. In the relevant plans submitted to Shahai Entertainment, the focus is on the horror of this apocalyptic world and survival in the face of the threat of zombies, rather than revealing life. Noble themes such as truth or human darkness.


    Secondly, Drew Gundam does not seem to be famous, and his resume is very general. In fact, he has been in the industry for a long time and has worked for the Relativity Entertainment for many years.


    Drew Gundam has been working for Relativity Entertainment since Jeff Abrams filmed "Hurricane Rescue", including "Hurricane Rescue 2" which will be released on holiday this year. He is all Jeff Abrams. Ramsay''s deputy.


    In the "Lost" drama that has finished filming, Drew Gundam directed two episodes as the director. Ronan has seen the first cut version, which can be said to be quite good.


    This is not the first time that Drew Gundam has directed a series independently. As early as the late nineties, he collaborated with Jos Weiden and served as the director of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and later participated in " Two dramas, "Angel" and "Spy Girl".


    Therefore, he will get the joint recommendation of Jos Weden and Jeff Abrams.


    It''s hard to say Jos Weiden, after all, he has just cooperated with Relativity Entertainment, and his "Hulk" project is still in preparation.


    But Jeff Abrams is a long-term partner of Relativity Entertainment. He has a very good vision and ability. Ronan trusts him to a certain extent.


    There is also the same key point. Compared with directors such as Frank Drapant, Drew Gundam can be said to be his own person in Relativity Entertainment.


    With many years of experience in the industry, similar creative concepts, and the experience of directing several successful series independently, and the endorsement of a well-known director who has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment for many years, Ronan has no reason to choose a director whose artistic concept is floating in the air, and give up A more down-to-earth director.


    After determining the director, the crew quickly began to recruit actors.


    Ronan doesn''t remember who used to be an actor, but the most indispensable thing in Hollywood is actors.


    In addition to this project, another horror and thriller TV series project is also steadily advancing.


    Shahai Entertainment previously sent people to collect horror materials across the United States. The part about the Warrens was specially reserved for Wen Ziren, and some of the remaining materials were adapted into TV drama scripts.


    This project was also named "American Horror Story" by Ronan.


    According to Ronan''s request, the scale of this series will be very large, including elements such as plasma, horror and astringent, and will not be smaller than the scale of Huangbaotai such as hbo.


    To be precise, the first season will be a plasma feast in retro style.


    As long as the scale is large enough, such dramas will definitely have an audience.


    Moreover, Shahai Entertainment has collected too many materials, and there will be many horror stories that are widely circulated.


    The audience of this drama must be people over the age of 18.


    But horror types also have quite a lot of authorization among young people, especially those online.


    Ronan specifically explained to the production department of Shahai Entertainment to use the extensive material collected to see if it is possible to create a thriller and mysterious drama for the youth group.


    There used to be Netflix''s mysterious thriller series for teenagers. Although Ronan has not watched it, he heard the name "Little 11" frequently mentioned by his colleagues and entertainment news on the Internet.


    This resulted in him not remembering the name of the episode, but firmly remembering "Little 11".


    It seems that many people or the media are saying that the future of this "little 11" has unlimited prospects in Hollywood.


    Most of the child stars in Hollywood will die when they are adults, but many have achieved great success, even better than they were in childhood.


    The youth group cannot be ignored. They surf the Internet more frequently and consume less rationally. As long as the drama is attractive, the chance of buying Netflix members is very high.


    Netflix streaming media attaches great importance to this market, and has also communicated with Shahai Entertainment several times, requesting to increase the development of related dramas.


    Preparations for the second season of "Gossip Girl" have been completed and shooting will begin soon.


    But just one "Gossip Girl" is far from meeting the future needs of Netflix''s streaming media, and Shahai Entertainment naturally needs new youth themes.


    The teenage horror and mysterious subject, at Ronan¡¯s proposal, temporarily uses "Little 11" as the project code.


    In addition, Ronan and Shahai Entertainment are also looking for new episode material.


    Quite unexpectedly, Robert Iger recommended a project to Ronan. The exact point was to recommend a director and producer who had previously collaborated with Walt Disney.


    Recently, between Maple Leaf Pictures, Disney and New York, Robert Iger finally had time to chat with Ronan about Disney affairs for a long time, and also discussed the next step.


    The two had lunch together, and Robert Iger suddenly asked: "I heard that you initiated a blacklist plan?"


    Luo Nan took a sip of black tea and said, "Expanding the company''s material collection, the effect is not bad. In the first batch of blacklists, we have finalized two items."


    It should have just been news from London that John Wilson and someone from the Legal Department reached an agreement with the British producer to buy out the copyright of the remake of Shameless for 5 million pounds.


    The show has just aired in the UK for its first season and has not attracted much attention yet.


    Robert Iger said: "I also have a project recommendation."


    "You too?" Ronan was interested: "Bob, have you seen the script recently?"


    In Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger has never been involved in the production of specific movies or TV shows.


    Robert Iger said: "A director and producer I used to know at Disney found me two days ago and promoted his TV series project to me."


    "Disney?" Ronan wondered.


    Robert Iger said: "You also know the situation at Disney. Recently, it has become increasingly chaotic and has begun to affect the company''s daily operations. Steven Pateman has repeatedly promoted his new project to Disney without a response. , So I found me."


    Ronan squeezed his chin and asked, "Steven Pateman, this name is a bit familiar."


    Robert Iger said: "He can be regarded as an experienced director and producer in the industry. He has worked with Barbra Streisand in "The Coquettish Girl" and filmed the movie "How to Get a Rich Miss" in the past two years. ."


    Barbra Streisand Ronan knows that this is the most successful star in the Hollywood industry.


    Ronan asked: "Do you know the specifics of the project?"


    "I didn''t read the script or anything, but Steven Pateman said it was a teenage sitcom." Robert Iger said simply: "I have known Steven Pateman for many years. He is a very thoughtful man. , Also a very reliable director and producer, so I recommend it to you."


    Ronan knows Robert Iger, and if Steven Pateman is unreliable, he will never mention it.


    "Okay." Ronan said, "When he has time, let him come directly to me."


    Robert Iger said: "Let me call him."


    The call was made, and the opposite party responded quickly. Steven Pateman happened to be working at the film school headquarters in Beverly Hills and immediately rushed to the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Worried about affecting Ronan''s judgment, after introducing Steven Pateman to Ronan, Robert Iger took the initiative to leave, and took practical actions to indicate that he would not participate in the content production business.


    "This is the script of the project." Steven Pateman opened the briefcase and took out the relevant materials: "This is the plan."


    Ronan took the script, and it was a female name Hannah Montana.


    This should be the name of the play. Hollywood has always had a tradition of directly naming the protagonist.


    "The script of the project was created by Michele Boyes, but the copyright is already in my hands." Steven Petman introduced the project as much as possible: "Don''t worry about copyright issues."


    Looking through the script, Luo Nan asked, "It is said that you originally planned to cooperate with Disney?"


    Steven Pateman said with a smile: "I have been working with Disney, but Disney''s situation..." He shook his head: "At this stage, Disney is not a good partner."


    For people with certain qualifications in Hollywood, especially directors and producers, cooperation is often a two-way choice.


    Ronan frowned slightly and looked at the script: "It seems that something is missing?"


    Steven Petman said: "This is a teenage musical sitcom. Michel Boyes and I don''t understand music creation. The songs need to be created by professionals."


    Ronan nodded slowly. For this show to succeed, music is very important.


    However, once it succeeds, it is very likely to become an explosive youth idol drama, in which the heroine may even become popular.


    Become a big star just like the heroine in the script!


    In the script story, the heroine is a split person: half is an ordinary person, and the other half is a popular singer.


    The heroine''s ordinary identity is a middle school student, but the other identity is actually the popular idol star Hannah Montana. She has always hidden her brown hair with a golden wig, so no one has ever recognized her. For her true identity, she and her family and friends laughed a lot for keeping a secret.


    Although it is a sitcom , there are many scenes performed by Hannah Montana.


    These are not just going through the scene, but really going to sing.


    The script that Ronan said before is incomplete, that is, all the songs in the singing scene are completely blank.


    Few screenwriters and producers understand popular music creation, which requires professionals or even a professional team to create it.


    "I have contacted several music creation teams." Steven Petman said at this time: "But it needs funds to start."


    Ronan closed the script, looked at the name of "Hannah Montana" on the cover, and couldn''t help but think of a word.


    The Hannah Montana once thoroughly carried forward the concept of "camel toe".


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 Chapter 877： Fox Online

    When Steven Pateman left, Ronan left behind the script and plan, which clearly signaled that Relativity Entertainment had the intention of cooperation.


    Faced with this kind of old Hollywood qualifications, there is no need to conceal it. The two sides just negotiate with normal market conditions as the standard.


    He found Connie, asked the assistant to copy the script and plan, and transferred to Shahai Entertainment to start negotiations with Steven Pateman as soon as possible.


    Previously, there was Disney as a long-term partner. Steven Pateman did not consider cooperating with other companies. Now Disney¡¯s civil strife has caused problems in its own operations. With Steven Pateman¡¯s years of experience in the industry, if the theory of relativity considers time Too long, Steven Pateman is very likely to turn to other cooperative companies.


    Because of Robert Iger''s relationship, Steven Pateman appeared in front of him with "Hannah Montana", and Ronan certainly would not miss it.


    This kind of situational musical seems very mindless, but when it works, its profitability is even more terrifying than the general hot plot.


    Just say "Hannah Montana". Once the drama is on fire, it can produce original sound discs, movies, and even hold a concert in the name of Hannah Montana.


    Ronan has not watched a musical, but because of a female friend, he has watched "A Good Girl Is a Big Star". Miley Cyrus, who played Hannah Montana at the time, was so popular.


    Otherwise, **** would not spread so widely.


    However, it is not easy to successfully run such a series. In addition to music creation, the main characters must have a good singing level.


    Ronan remembered that it seemed that the film starring the heroine and the father and daughter seemed to be the father and daughter of Miley Cyrus in reality.


    People can find it.


    Ronan certainly doesn''t put hope on one person, and at the same time will make other preparations. After all, it is never difficult to find actors in Hollywood.


    Even a few actresses with a certain level of singing.


    With Robert Iger matchmaking, the contact between Shahai Entertainment and Steven Pateman progressed very quickly. After several discussions, a preliminary verbal agreement has been reached.


    Compared to the chaotic Disney, stable relativity entertainment is also a good partner.


    Moreover, for Steven Pateman, the reward given by Relativity Entertainment is only higher than that of Walt Disney.


    Ronan also received Connie¡¯s report that he did not find an actor or singer named Miley Cyrus.


    Because of the "camel toe," Ronan was very sure that he didn''t remember the name wrong, and there was only one possibility. Miley Cyrus still didn''t know which state he was nesting in.


    This kind of thing cannot be forced, and relativity entertainment cannot consume a lot of resources, like finding a needle in a haystack to find an actor.


    Ronan is not a person who doesn''t know how to adapt. After the project is negotiated, Shahai Entertainment will select it publicly.


    Sitcoms have always had a market in North America and the entire West, and are often typical of small inputs and large outputs.


    Of course, this refers to the beginning stage.


    In the later stages, the remuneration of the main creative staff has always been a big problem.


    Especially the kind of group drama.


    For example, in "Friends", in addition to the reason for the end of this series, the six main characters'' pay is too high, which is too high for the producer to bear.


    Shahai Entertainment also has a sitcom project, which has been named "The Big Bang Theory".


    Since Ronan has basically never seen the specific content of this drama, he only proposed the creativity and direction, and the drama was completely handed over to the professional screenwriter team.


    At present, the published script has been completed. Ronan is generally satisfied after reading it. While the screenwriter team continues to polish the script, the formal preparations for this project are also on the agenda.


    As long as there are no major surprises, Netflix streaming will not lack quality dramas in the future.


    In late September, under Ronan¡¯s suggestion, Netflix¡¯s board of directors approved a new acquisition. Netflix Video acquired the newly established oil pipeline for US$47.8 million.


    Netflix, the first in the online video industry, acquired the second largest company in the same industry. The video business, which was originally the weakest among all the main businesses of Netflix, has been further enhanced.


    From the upload of the first 19-second video on April 23 to the wholly-owned acquisition by Netflix, the Youtube Company only existed for a short period of five months.


    The Netflix video that swallowed the tubing became a website with 40 million short videos and more than 8 million viewers every day.


    This number even exceeds Yahoo''s traffic.


    In addition, since Netflix Video is a business of Netflix, not a separate company, there is no need to worry about certain copyright problems.


    As we all know, when making videos, netizens often use certain movies or mv and other clips, which may involve copyright issues.


    After several years of hard work, Netflix has reached a content licensing and protection agreement with other large and medium-sized promised companies except Hollywood except 20th Century Fox, including Universal Music, sonybmg, Warner Music, CBS, etc., which can be completely lifted The market has raised doubts about legal actions that content providers may pursue infringing content.


    After the completion of the acquisition, Ronan also mentioned a proposal for exploring and investigating the webcast industry at a high-level meeting of Netflix.


    This is certainly not a business now, but a preparation for the future.


    Netflix is ??the leader in their respective industries, but if you want to keep it going, you must maintain a sufficient development speed instead of standing still.


    Ronan will find a way to kick them out, whether they are veterans or not, those who are standing still, do not want to run, and are falling behind.


    There is so much love in business operations.


    Even after the listing, Ronan still has an absolute controlling stake in Netflix, and for now, all major investors are his strong supporters.


    Because Ronan can best guarantee their investment income.


    But Netflix is ??not without competitors.


    Ronan finished the new board of directors of Netflix in San Francisco. When he returned to Los Angeles, he saw a news in the media.


    Twentieth Century Fox, which has been rumored before, has made the latest progress in entering the Internet.


    News Corp. and Twentieth Century Fox jointly convened a press conference to officially announce the launch of Fox Online.


    Not only that, Fox Online has also obtained Internet licenses for film and television dramas from most medium and large film companies, including the Big Six in Hollywood.


    Hollywood movies are never an exclusive license. For each film company, it is a good thing to continue selling copyrights to create another profit. Why not?


    Of course, Fox Online does not have the authorization of Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks.


    Fox Online almost copied the operating model of Netflix¡¯s streaming media, using both on-demand payment and monthly fees, but the monthly fee is $3 lower than Netflix¡¯s streaming media.


    "It seems to be lower than the monthly fee for Netflix streaming."


    In the office, Connie, who had learned more about Fox Online, reported to Ronan: "But Fox Online does not provide users with online DVD rental services."


    Ronan was using a computer to check the content of Fox Online, clicked "True Lies" at random, and said: "Fox Online does not broadcast new dramas exclusively?"


    Connie thought for a while and said, "Originally, 20th Century Fox planned to broadcast the latest season of the popular series "Twenty-Four Hours of Terrorism" on Fox Online, but it was strongly opposed by Fox TV. There are rumors. The senior officials of Fox TV and Fox Online quarreled directly in the internal meeting."


    Ronan can roughly guess why this is. The appearance of Fox Online is too far away to hit Netflix. The first thing that moves is the cake inside Fox.


    The most typical is Fox TV.


    The new drama will be broadcast exclusively on Fox Online. What will Fox TV think?


    The contradiction between the old and new media cannot be avoided.


    Relativity Entertainment does not have a TV network, which is a major flaw, but it can also be regarded as an advantageous condition for Netflix''s rapid business development.


    Because there will be no constraints inside.


    Connie continued: "It is said that after 20th Century Fox has been internally coordinated, none of the existing or upcoming TV drama projects within Fox will be the first to log on to Fox Online. Instead, they will be able to enter Fox Online after the first round of the TV broadcast. "


    "That''s it?" Ronan moved his mouse and chose the clearest version of "True Lies" to play: "Will Twentieth Century Fox prepare a new series for Fox Online?"


    Connie said: "At the moment I can only get some gossip that Twentieth Century Fox intends to develop a derivative series of "X-Men", which will be broadcast on Fox Online''s Hejia.


    Hearing "X-Men", Ronan frowned slightly. This series has almost supported half of the Fox film business.


    Think about it a few years ago, when Marvel was so poor to sell his son, he had the opportunity to take advantage of it, and he was still in a great mood.


    but now? Thinking of the prodigal behavior of Marvel, this group of bastards, the anger rushes to the forehead a little!


    This is really the **** determines the head, and the profit determines the position of the butt.


    After more than ten seconds of buffering, the "True Lies" on the computer screen began to play. Ronan only glanced at it and determined that there was a gap between the clarity and Netflix streaming media.


    This is actually not a gap in video clarity but a gap in technology.


    "What about investment?" Ronan continued to ask.


    "Very high!" Connie said: "Because Netflix''s streaming media business is booming, 20th Century Fox has obtained at least twice the authorization than we had before. In terms of website design and technical support, it is through the acquisition of Silicon Valley. Regarding the patent authorization, there is definite news that Fox Online can go online and the investment in 20th Century Fox will not be less than 1.2 billion US dollars."


    Ronan stopped watching the video, because after only a few minutes of watching it, "True Lies" with reasonable clarity was buffered again.


    "Too anxious," Ronan whispered.


    Connie answered: "20th Century Fox is currently diametrically opposed to us, and probably doesn''t want to be left too far by us in the Internet business."


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 Chapter 878： Terminator Gaiden

    Nowadays, the streaming media business has just emerged. Whether it is 20th Century Fox or other companies, they all want to take a share in this newly emerging industry.


    After all, Netflix''s streaming media business has proven that this industry has a lot to offer.


    As one of the traditional content producers, including Twentieth Century Fox and other traditional content producers, do not want to lose their previous advantages and status.


    But other companies only realized the value of this industry this year. Netflix streaming media seems to be a step ahead, but it has actually led more than a few positions.


    Since Ronan won Netflix, he has been preparing for the streaming media business, using his foresight and many other advantages, in more than a few years, he has quickly accumulated and bought out a large number of necessary content copyrights and network technologies.


    This actually raises the barriers to entry for latecomers.


    There are more than one video sites in Hollywood, but only Fox Online is currently online.


    Other companies are not giving up this market, but are accumulating strength.


    Online video broadcasting has never been the position of Hollywood in the past. This is a brand new industry for Hollywood as a whole. Hollywood¡¯s big companies are actually more cautious. After all, hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars of funds are smashed. Once there is an error, it is very likely. Will affect the normal operation of the company.


    In some respects, the 20th Century Fox was more radical and bold. In less than a year, it spent 1.2 billion US dollars. From integrating copyrights to patent licensing to merging Internet companies, it was a Fox Online. come out.


    Fox Online''s technology is not mature enough. The main performance is that the highest definition is only the secondary definition of Netflix streaming media, and once the highest definition is selected, the buffers that appear from time to time require the audience to wait patiently.


    In this fast-paced era, the audience is not as patient as it was ten years ago.


    And the most important point is that Fox Online officially operates, and there is no heavyweight new drama online.


    Ronan originally thought that the real rivals of streaming media or other businesses would have to wait at least half a year or even a year before they appeared.


    Obviously 20th Century Fox can''t wait.


    "The appearance of a competitor is not a bad thing for Netflix." Ronan turned off the "True Lies" that was buffered from time to time, and said to Connie: "Tell Mark Randolph to pay attention to Fox Online to give them a bit A sense of urgency."


    Connie replied, "Okay."


    Ronan tapped the table lightly, and Netflix walked in front of everyone, but competitors will certainly appear one after another, not just the streaming business.


    Connie''s mobile phone rang and glanced down: "New news from Fox Online."


    Ronan waved his hand, and Connie went to answer the phone. After saying a few words, he came back soon and said: "The news that I just got is that 20th Century Fox is in contact with Amazon¡¯s Jason Girard, ready to invite Jeff Bezos¡¯ capable man will serve as CEO."


    She emphatically said: "Jason Girard is very interested in the invitation of Twentieth Century Fox."


    Ronan asked: "Are there any restrictions on Jason Girard''s contract with Amazon."


    Because Ronan has continued to increase his holdings in recent years, and he is considered to be a larger shareholder of Amazon. Connie has some understanding of Amazon¡¯s situation, and after thinking about it a little bit, he said: ¡°Jason Giral is a very important management of Amazon. Personnel, one of Jeff Bezos¡¯ important deputies, should have a very high amount of resignation terms."


    "Make sure." Ronan said: "If it exists, you inform Scott Swift, in the name of Amazon''s major shareholder, find a suitable opportunity to remind Amazon''s management that the interests of Amazon shareholders must be safeguarded. "


    Connie understands that this is for Amazon''s management to avoid letting Jason Girard go because of human relationships.


    From another aspect, it also increases the cost of digging Fox Online.


    This aspect is not a big problem, and business matters can be handled according to the contract.


    Although the current Amazon has shown a certain degree of strength, it is not yet an exceptionally powerful Amazon in the future. There are also competitors with similar strengths like eBay.


    Ronan considered the future and said to Connie: "Tell Scott Swift that my personal investment fund continues to increase its holdings of Amazon stock. In addition, I want to seek to enter Amazon''s board of directors."


    Not only Amazon, but on Apple''s side, Ronan has already reached a tacit agreement with Steve Jobs, and Steve Jobs will also promote him to the Apple board.


    "That''s right." Ronan asked instead, "Are there any new developments on Twentieth Century Fox and Terminator?"


    Connie said: "There are some. Twentieth Century Fox asked to take back the filming rights of the "Terminator" sequel, but Warner Bros. said that since the end of "Terminator 3", it has been making early plans for "Terminator 4". At present, a lot of manpower and material resources have been invested. The 20th Century Fox¡¯s requirements have seriously harmed the interests of Warner Bros., and Warner Bros. must pay US$50 million in compensation."


    Ronan was not surprised. Instead, he would do the same. The six major companies have never been one.


    As for whether to plan in the early stage, it is not difficult to get some copywriting materials based on the ability of big Hollywood companies. Sometimes creativity and copywriting are not valuable, sometimes they are valuable.


    Connie¡¯s words continue: "Warner Bros. said that if 20th Century Fox does not compensate, Warner Bros. will continue to prepare for Terminator 4."


    Ronan smiled and asked, "Is there a response from 20th Century Fox?"


    "The two sides are seeing the saw." Connie said quickly: "Twentieth Century Fox said that it is willing to pay Warner Bros. US$10 million in addition to the US$20 million copyright rebate fee, but Warner Bros. insists on not letting go of US$50 million."


    She knows what happened before and after: "The two sides should be able to reach an agreement soon. Warner Bros. just wants to take the opportunity to ask for money. Twentieth Century Fox will raise the offer. It is estimated that the filming rights for the sequel to "Terminator" will return to 20. In the hands of Century Fox."


    Ronan nodded slightly and reminded: "Keep paying attention."


    The more the price paid by Fox in the twentieth century to take back the filming rights of the "Terminator" sequel, the more urgent it will be to produce a new "Terminator" movie.


    After all, you have to find a way to get your investment back.


    Ronan hopes that the "Terminator" series will continue to fail as before, to the point where even die-hard movie fans feel like vomiting when they hear the name.


    It seems that 20th Century Fox has accumulated a number of top large-scale commercial film projects, which may be released together in the next two or three years.


    Two days later, new news about Twentieth Century Fox reached Ronan.


    Twentieth Century Fox reached an agreement with Jason Girard, and Jason Girard will become the CEO of Fox Online.


    At the same time, Scott-Swift joined a number of shareholders and sent a letter to question Amazon''s management.


    There are cases in which Disney shareholders are arguing against Disney¡¯s board of directors. In addition, Amazon¡¯s management will not harm 20th Century Fox¡¯s own interests and immediately notify 20th Century Fox and Jason Girard, Jason Girard There is no problem with Lal leaving and joining Fox Online. Please pay a penalty of 60 million US dollars for early leaving.


    This money, of course, cannot be paid by Jason Girard, and can only be borne by the digging Twentieth Century Fox.


    In the twentieth century, Fox did not have senior management talents involved in the Internet business. Only then did they have to dig people from the outside. With Amazon gritted their teeth, they finally signed their favorite CEO for $60 million.


    In this respect, it also shows the determination of Fox in the 20th century to compete with Netflix in Internet business!


    Subsequently, Fox announced the new drama plan online.


    In addition to the previously tentative "Men" derivative series, there is also a heavyweight series included in the development list of Fox Online!


    This is "Terminator Gaiden"!


    Twentieth Century Fox took back the filming rights of the sequel to "Terminator" from Warner Bros. after paying $20 million in copyright rebate and $20 million in compensation.


    The investment of tens of millions of dollars also prompted 20th Century Fox to increase its determination to further develop the "Terminator Series".


    It was also after the news came back that Ronan learned that Twentieth Century Fox still had the copyright to the film and television adaptation of a manuscript of "Terminator" by James Cameron that had never been published.


    Therefore, in addition to the "Terminator" sequel movie, Twentieth Century Fox has prepared a TV series plan.


    Whether it is a sci-fi movie or a sci-fi drama, wanting to have a slightly better effect means huge capital investment.


    In spite of the unexpected situation, Ronan watched all this happen coldly. After all, it is impossible for everything to develop in the direction of the plan.


    He doesn''t remember ever watching TV series related to "Terminator".


    Ronan personally called and asked about James Cameron. The so-called "Terminator" manuscript was just an abandoned first version of the script created by "Terminator 2". After the movie was released, it was directly packaged and bought by 20th Century Fox. The is not his special creation or other literary works.


    The content of the manuscript is the first version plot of "Terminator 2" envisioned by James Cameron that year. John Connie is not a child, but an immature young man who is being hunted down by a robot sent by Skynet from the future, Sarah Connor You need to take John Connor to flee, and at the same time train John Connor to be the leader of the future resistance.


    This is indeed a rumor of the main storyline of "Terminator".


    After Ronan asked about the situation, he just asked Connie''s assistant team to keep an eye on the "Terminator" series, and then went to Shahai Entertainment.


    As the "Hannah Montana" project has reached an agreement, Shahai Entertainment is also preparing to convene personnel to prepare.


    Ronan handed over to Andrew, who was directly in charge, and Steven Pateman, who was the producer and director, for a while, and when he was about to leave Shahai Entertainment, he was stopped by a girl.


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 Chapter 879： 3000 gold 3000 catties

    The girl who came over was very tall, with a minimum of 1.75 meters in metric system, and her curly blonde hair seemed to be instant noodles.


    The girl is young, carrying a handbag printed with Peppa Pig, wearing Peppa Pig''s pullover, long-legged jeans embroidered with Peppa Pig¡¯s head, and even the feet are in the style of Peppa Pig. Sneakers.


    If he hums a few times, it is simply a pink pig.


    "Hi." The girl said hello: "It''s been a long time, Uncle Anderson."


    Ronan looked at her a little, and said, "How long has it been since I haven''t seen you? Tyler, you are so tall."


    In the impression, Taylor Swift is still a little fat girl with a small head and a fat baby face. He emphasized: "Didn''t you say it, just call me Ronan."


    Taylor hurriedly waved his hand: "This can''t be done. Mom and Dad told me specifically that they must call your uncle."


    Ronan couldn''t help but shook his head and smiled: "Whatever you want."


    Isn''t Scott worried? Ronan guessed wildly, but he was very clear-headed. This is the daughter of an important assistant and business partner around him. He is not that stupid yet.


    Taylor smiled and said, "Uncle Anderson, can we talk for a while?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes." He led the way: "Go to the rest area."


    The rest area of ??Shahai Entertainment is a public area. It is not only a resting place for employees, but also provides some drinks.


    Ronan ordered two glasses of lemonade, sat down at a table casually, handed Tyler a glass, and said: "You have grown a lot taller for more than a year, and I''m almost unable to recognize it."


    Tyler wiped his nose. "We haven''t seen each other for more than a year, right?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "I don''t remember clearly."


    Taylor said, "We''ve seen him again since you made sure to let me voice Peppa Pig."


    "That''s right." Ronan recalled: "I went to your house several times, and I only saw Austin."


    The project of "Little Pig Page" has already been on the right track. Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures have mature teams responsible for operation. Ronan doesn''t have to worry at all. Apart from the revenue performance, the specific work has not been paid attention to.


    As for the soundtrack, he knows that Taylor Swift has been acting as a voice actor for Page, and he doesn''t know anything about it.


    Taylor said at this time: "Except for coming back to dub "Peppa Pig", I have spent most of the past two years studying music in Tennessee, so you can''t see me."


    Ronan became interested and asked: "You are now successful in your studies, are you ready to come back?"


    "I''m going to go back to Los Angeles." Taylor reminded: "The latest season of "Peppa Pig" is finished, and I need to continue dubbing."


    She looked at Ronan: "Uncle Anderson, I have grown up, don''t you consider finding another voice actor for Peppa Pig?"


    Ronan understood what she meant: "Do you have other ideas?"


    Tyler rolled his eyes and did not answer Ronan¡¯s question. Instead, he asked, "Have we known each other for many years?"


    Ronan thought for a moment: "Should there be one in 1978?"


    "Are you my uncle?" Tyler asked again.


    Hearing these words, Ronan was a little big, but still vaguely said: "Right?"


    Taylor laughed: "I read a script with Uncle Clint, and there is a very interesting role, I think I''m quite suitable."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Taylor, just speak directly if you have something to say, don''t need to turn around."


    "I heard that Shahai Entertainment is preparing for a musical project called "Hannah Montana"." Tyler stuck out his tongue and said directly: "The heroine who can write and sing inside, don''t you think Does it suit me?"


    Ronan glanced at Taylor: "You?"


    "Yeah, me!" Taylor looked particularly confident: "Did you forget? I am very talented in music, and I went to Tennessee for professional studies..."


    Ronan is just looking at Taylor Swift, this is not the pop female singer who used to have breast augmentation and plastic surgery, now she can''t even get a pair of aces.


    Taylor didn¡¯t say anything when seeing Ronan, and said quickly: ¡°I¡¯m really good at music. I can write songs by myself. At the fastest time, I wrote a song in less than an hour.¡±


    Ronan asked casually: "When?"


    Tyler smiled embarrassedly, with a shy smile: "After I was rejected by the boy."


    Ronan said, probably the other way around, right? But combined with previous rumors, this statement is somewhat credible.


    Poor ex-boyfriends.


    "Why don''t we change places." Tyler looked at the people around him and said, "I will sing you a song live..."


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt Taylor and said, "Let''s do it, Taylor. Your dubbing work on Peppa Pig will not expire until your contract expires."


    Taylor nodded quickly: "Sure."


    Ronan continued: "What about the musical project "Hannah Montana"..."


    "I''m really good." Taylor said anxiously.


    After all, she is a minor girl, and when she encounters something she likes, she can''t wait to get it.


    But Ronan had great expectations for "Hannah Montana" and said, "I don''t know much about music creation. You go to sign up for applications and auditions. As long as you pass, I will greet Scott personally. ."


    Taylor understands that this has another important meaning. If he fails to pass the application and audition, it is useless to say anything.


    "Uncle Anderson." Tyler looked at Ronan pitifully.


    Ronan couldn''t make a joke about investment and said, "Taylor, are you so confident, are you afraid that you won''t pass the audition?"


    Taylor paused and said, "Yes."


    This girl is a bit smart and knowledgeable. At least one thing is very certain. As long as she participates, the application and audition will be fair to her.


    Ronan glanced at the watch and said directly: "Aren''t you familiar with George Clint? You go to him for project-related information, and go back early to prepare for the audition."


    "Okay." Taylor stood up, dangling his stick-like body: "Thank you, Uncle Anderson."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s too early to say thank you. If you don''t meet the conditions, the crew won''t use you."


    This is not an ordinary supporting role, but the core heroine of the series.


    After Taylor Swift left, Ronan thought for a while, dialed Scott''s phone directly and spoke to him.


    Scott is very open-minded: "If you can pass, Tyler can do what she likes. If you can''t, it can make her humble. Recently, she has become a little more confident."


    Ronan didn''t say much. With Scott''s current conditions, Taylor Swift can go a lot in the future.


    In general, the Swifts are parents who are very responsible for their children. For the stars, this is a kind of luck.


    Like Lindsay Lohan, one of the three most famous fallen actresses in Hollywood, it is her personal choice to go to this day, and the influence of her family cannot be ignored.


    Lindsay Lohan''s parents used to work on Wall Street and had a high income at one time. After their daughter became popular, the two quit their jobs to run Lindsay Lohan''s acting career.


    This is understandable. Many child stars'' parents actually have similar operations.


    But the couple did everything they didn''t want to do.


    Lindsay Lohan¡¯s father is drug- and alcohol-drinking, and he has repeatedly tried on the edge of the law.


    Even if Lindsay Lohan applied to the court for an injunction, he couldn''t control the spouting mouth.


    As for Lindsay Lohan''s mother, it is even more exotic.


    This is a woman who completely treats her daughter as a commodity. In order to get Lindsay Lohan to take the role and earn a high salary, she was sent to some Hollywood producers or producers as early as when Lindsay Lohan was underage. The wound of the top of the production company sends it.


    As we all know, Hollywood has both honest, reliable and principled people like Ronan and bold people like Harvey Weinstein.


    It can only be said that it is really a difficult life for such a pair of parents who are smashing the bones.


    In fact, looking at Hollywood child stars, few can compare with Lindsay Lohan''s parents, but the best is never rare.


    Some have survived, like Drew Barrymore, and will still succeed later.


    But Lindsay Lohan does not have such a strong will, nor does he have a strong background like Drew Barrymore. Not only did he not go upstream, but became more and more degenerate...


    Apart from informing Scott, Ronan didn¡¯t ask too much about Taylor Swift¡¯s desire to audition for "Hannah Montana". It¡¯s actually very simple to get a role, just show enough convincing performance. Okay.


    After leaving Shahai Entertainment, Ronan went directly to the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills to attend the evening reception held by Maple Leaf Pictures.


    Just this morning, Maple Leaf Pictures officially announced the establishment of "First Blood 4", and Rambo will return to the big screen.


    There are not many people at the reception. As a pure foreigner, Maple Leaf Pictures is still rejected by the entire Hollywood system.


    After all, there are not many good people like Ronan who are willing to associate with them.


    In the banquet hall, including Ronan, the most famous group of people basically gathered together.


    "I have started to work out." Stallone, who was slightly old, said to Ronan: "The physical condition is also recovering."


    Ronan smiled: "I believe that Rambo will be back."


    While talking His eyes fell next to Stallone. They were three blonde girls of different ages. They were different from Stallone¡¯s facial paralyzed face. Despite their young age, these three girls had three-dimensional facial features. , Facial contours are exquisite.


    Well, these are all nonsense.


    Ronan felt this way because he had seen photos of these three girls as adults more than once.


    "These are my daughters." Stallone took the initiative to introduce: "Ronan, this is my eldest daughter Sofia, second daughter Sistine, and third daughter Scarlett."


    Ronan smiled and nodded to them. The three girls also showed good education and greeted Ronan one after another.


    Looking at the three blonde girls, Ronan suddenly thought of Michael Tyson for some unknown reason.


    Three thousand catties in Stallone''s house, three thousand catties in Tyson''s house!


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 Chapter 880： I want to change Hollywood

    Stallone left with his daughters, David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh came over and had a drink with Ronan.


    Ryan Kavanaugh asked, "Ronan, thank you for your permission to give Maple Leaf Pictures."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You''re welcome. Ryan, from a big point of view, our position is the same, and only strong enough can break through the blockade of Hollywood''s traditional forces."


    "Yes." David Ellison said: "The six major Hollywood companies think they are Hollywood!"


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Maple Leaf Pictures had discussed cooperation with the six major companies before, but they all refused."


    David Ellison added: "It''s not completely rejected. They are willing to accept Maple Leaf Pictures'' investment in a certain film project. This seems very good, but Kevin Spacey reminded us more than once, rashly. Participating in the film projects operated by the six major companies may lose money."


    Ronan told the truth: "This possibility is very high." He appeared to be extremely honest and reliable: "Hollywood has a set of industry default accounting calculation rules, within this accounting calculation rules, a movie has no profit at all. Can you Imagine that movies like "Saving Private Ryan" lose money on the accounts."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Fortunately, Maple Leaf Pictures has Kevin Spacey and Ronan as a reputable partner."


    Ronan sighed and said, "I also came from this step, and the hardships in it are beyond words."


    "Thank you for your reminder." David Ellison felt that Ronan could say so much because of the face of his alumnus: "There are not many people in Hollywood who are willing to face us with such a frank attitude. These newcomers."


    Ronan smiled: "You are too polite, David. We are our own."


    For those who proved to be more friendly to Maple Leaf Pictures through practical actions, Ryan Kavanaugh has a somewhat favorable opinion, and the other party has a reputation, and the company founded by one hand is indeed facing the targeting and suppression of big Hollywood companies.


    It''s absolutely impossible to be your own person, but you can listen to the other person''s views on some things.


    Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile: "Ronan, you have worked hard in Hollywood for many years and have a deeper understanding of this circle and industry than we do. What do you think of our current situation?"


    As a newcomer, Ryan Kavanaugh''s words firmly tie Maple Leaf Pictures and Relativity Entertainment together.


    "I can''t talk about opinions, just some experience based on actual experience." Ronan seemed to think of the difficulties in the past, his face was a bit heavy: "Relativity Entertainment has been a bit famous from dormant to the present, and encountered many difficulties during the period, the most difficult It still comes from those six."


    David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh nodded slightly. Although they have not been in Hollywood for a long time, they have personal experience in this regard.


    Ronan continued: "Hollywood''s upper-level power groups do not want new companies that can stand alongside them, and through the mpaa and distribution chain, they firmly grasp the voice of the industry and are Hollywood rule-makers. "


    "Where are we?" He smiled, with a bitter smile: "At a relatively low position in the industry chain, it can only operate within the rules they set."


    Ryan Kavanaugh answered, "So, if we want to ensure our interests, we must be one of the rule-makers as much as possible?"


    Ronan¡¯s words have always been secretly hidden and imperceptible guidance, and this guidance is deeply hidden behind the facts: "This has always been the direction of relativity entertainment efforts."


    David Ellison said: "Hollywood''s existing pattern is difficult to break."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "No need to break, Relativity Entertainment can become a member of the Big Six."


    Ryan Kavanaugh''s eyes lit up: "You mean buying one of the six."


    "I''ve never said this before." Ronan exhorted very solemnly, "Two, you can''t talk nonsense."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said quickly: "I understand, I understand."


    After all, David Ellison was young and couldn''t help but said: "We have funds in our hands, but what we lack is opportunities. Now, the people who control the six major Hollywoods are not outsiders before?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh nodded slowly, and instantly thought of Viacom, News Corp, nbc media, Sony Entertainment and so on.


    Ronan intentionally or unintentionally said: "Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood it used to be. Traditional film companies have been acquired by large foreign groups since the 1970s and 1980s. The integrity has not been controlled by large groups, and only Disney is left."


    This is the basic fact, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison heard Ronan''s words and immediately thought of the relevant situation about Disney.


    Compared with other film companies, it seems that Disney is a relatively simple company among the Big Six.


    Seeing no one around, Ryan Kavanaugh deliberately lowered his voice and whispered quietly: "Ronan, ask a question, which one is Relativity Entertainment focused on?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "There is no goal yet."


    "We are partners." Ryan Kavanaugh put on his own posture: "Still secret from us?"


    He said very generously: "In the future, Relativity Entertainment will have funding needs, although we will find Maple Leaf Pictures, we will fully support it."


    Ronan nodded: "Thank you, I will find you if necessary."


    This kind of seemingly bold nonsense, just listen to it, if you believe it, you will definitely be vomiting blood in the future.


    Ryan Kavanaugh exchanged glances with David Ellison without a trace, and the two chatted enthusiastically with Ronan.


    At the end of the reception, Ronan left.


    After sending off all the guests, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison got in the same car.


    Ryan Kavanaugh asked David Ellison: "Ronan Anderson is still defensive against us and refuses to give details."


    David Ellison agreed: "Entertaining the current situation with the theory of relativity. If you don''t advance or retreat, they must be eyeing one of the six major companies." His voice changed: "But in general, Ronan- Anderson is fairly kind to us."


    "Relativity entertainment needs allies." Ryan Kavanaugh felt that he could see the truth at a glance: "Don''t forget, we have money."


    This is the greatest capital and self-confidence of him and David Ellison.


    Although rejected by Hollywood''s traditional forces, Ryan Kavanaugh believes that even with money, he can smash a way out.


    He still doesn''t believe it, people like Hollywood don''t look at Maple Leaf Pictures'' money!


    David Ellison said: "Yes, we have money! Ryan, don''t you think the method of relativistic entertainment is also suitable for Maple Leaf Pictures?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "You mean buying one of the six?"


    "That''s right." David Ellison said slowly: "As long as I have the opportunity, I can convince my father to invest more money. You can also raise funds from Wall Street again?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Such an opportunity is rare." He seemed to be enlightened: "Even for us, it is very difficult to swallow the Big Six companies in one bite, but we can do it step by step."


    David Ellison suddenly thought of something: "I heard Harvey Weinstein say that Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment acquired his Disney shares."


    Ryan Kavanaugh suddenly realized: "No wonder Ronan Anderson mentioned Walt Disney inadvertently."


    The two looked at each other, and they all thought of the status quo of Walt Disney, and at the same time came up with an idea that the target of relativity entertainment is most likely Walt Disney!


    David Ellison took a deep breath and said, "Do we also have a chance."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Watch Ronan Anderson."


    David Ellison instantly threw alumni and other relationships out of the sky: "If the goal of Relativity Entertainment is Disney, this may also be an opportunity for us."


    Ryan Kavanaugh thinks more: "If Relativity Entertainment seeks Disney, it will inevitably acquire Disney shares, which will cause Disney¡¯s stock price to skyrocket within a certain period of time. The rest of the shareholders may also sell shares because of the stock price rise. This may also be our opportunity."


    David Ellison feels feasible.


    "Let''s not worry, take it step by step." Ryan Kavanaugh said: "First seek to become a shareholder of Disney, preferably a major shareholder, with a certain right to speak, and then..."


    David Ellison was faintly excited: "If our guess is true and the operation is successful, the future...I''m excited to think about it, Walt Disney and Relativity Entertainment!"


    Ryan Kavanaugh is an actionist, otherwise he would not make hedge funds desperate in the stock market in 2000: "I am familiar with the stock market and finance. I will let people stare at Disney''s stock price. David, you and Luo Nan-Anderson is an alumnus, so keep in touch with him, understand?"


    David Ellison patted his chest: "Don''t worry, I''ll leave this to you!"


    The atmosphere in the car instantly heats up, and it seems that the concealment that has been entered into Hollywood has completely disappeared.


    Ryan Kavanaugh seems to see the future of Maple Leaf Pictures, with power distribution in film, television, sports, digital and Internet, etc., and has a full ecological industry chain.


    All these reminded Ryan Kavanaugh of what I said when financing Wall Street, I want to change Hollywood!


    Only 31 years old Proud, charming, and most importantly, Ryan Kavanaugh has money and a lot of money!


    More than 5,000 investors on Wall Street invested in him.


    Even Ronan has to admit that Ryan Kavanaugh is very impressive in terms of pulling investment.


    The former Ryan Kavanaugh''s Relativity Films has raised more than $10 billion from Wall Street in five years!


    Despite the fiasco of the hedge fund bankruptcy, Ryan Kavanaugh is still confident and believes that he is a complete genius, and entering Hollywood can save the entire film industry.


    After David Ellison got out of the car, Ryan Kavanaugh''s mouth turned into a smile: "Only the bold can eat crabs."


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 Chapter 881： adversity

    In early October, the latest issue of "Vanity Fair" featured Ryan Kavanaugh as the cover character, and accompanied by the text-"The Laws of Maple Leaf Pictures. The young and proud Ryan Kavanaugh aspires to become the most powerful player in Hollywood." ".


    When facing the media, the power of money is immense.


    In the face of a huge money offensive, Vanity Fair chose to cheer for Ryan Kavanaugh.


    "Wealth is truth."


    In the office, Ronan flipped through the article in Vanity Fair and said to Robert Iger: "Don''t look at Hollywood now rejecting Ryan Kavanaugh and Maple Leaf Pictures. As long as they insist on making money, Hollywood will one day Compromise with their money."


    Robert Iger agrees with Ronan''s view: "Especially when Hollywood is short of money."


    Ronan recalled carefully, when did the relativistic film industry really open the Hollywood market? After 2008!


    The economic crisis led to a serious lack of funds in Hollywood, and the Relativity Films, which has large amounts of cash in its hands, has naturally become an object Hollywood can¡¯t wait to reach out and embrace.


    Ronan asked: "Can he mobilize enough funds?"


    "Don''t underestimate Ryan Kavanaugh''s financing ability." When Robert Iger was in New York, he knew this person carefully: "Ryan Kavanaugh is very socially gifted. If at a party, you put A banker introduces Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz to Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz. After an hour, the two ladies will want to kill you because they are too bored. But if this person is Ryan Kavanaugh, they will fall in love He. One hour later, everyone was signing financing contracts, singing and flying to Capri Island in Italy to celebrate, even though they were still in New York just now."


    Ronan sighed: "Ryan Kavanaugh entered Hollywood and entered our sight. What should we do?"


    Robert Iger didn''t answer, but he already had the answer in his heart-like a beauty who walked into a men''s prison.


    Ronan added: "Ryan Kavanaugh is like a child born in Beverly Hills. The money is coming too soon."


    Robert Iger bluntly said: "Finance is a double-edged sword."


    "We also have to keep that line." Ronan agreed completely, and then turned to ask: "Is there anything new at Disney?"


    Robert Iger said: "Roy Disney is well prepared and has recently made a series of shots. Michael Eisner is arrogant and tired of parrying. In addition, we and the most important Wall Street companies take a silent attitude. The road is getting narrower."


    Ronan asked, "Those on Wall Street have nothing else to say?"


    Robert Iger replied: "Don''t expect too much from them. They will not take the initiative until they see the opportunity really appear."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Now it''s up to Michael Eisner''s situation."


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    Sacramento, the capital of California.


    Michael Eisner hurriedly walked into a business club and met his old friend, also a famous investor, Mario Brady in the reception room.


    This investor, known as "Super Mario" in California, is also a major shareholder of Disney, holding more than 3% of the shares.


    Roy Disney¡¯s activities have attracted the attention of Michael Eisner. The results of his previous contacts with many shareholders were not good and made him fully aware of his own situation.


    If he does not win the support of more people, it is not impossible for him to step down.


    "Have you heard that Roy Disney is fanning the flames?" Michael Eisner went straight to the subject: "He is likely to challenge me at the shareholders meeting at the end of the year..."


    Having said that, Michael Eisner took a look at Mario Brady, and Mario Brady slowly sipped his coffee, as if he hadn''t heard it.


    Michael Eisner said: "Mario, since Disney''s financing and expansion ten years ago, I advocated giving priority to accept your investment, you have always been my strongest supporter. This time, I also need you and your partner. Our support."


    With his pride, being able to say this is enough to prove that the current situation is very unfavorable.


    Mario Brady put down the coffee cup and said, "Mike, my investment in Disney is my biggest investment, and it can also be said to be the most successful investment."


    Michael Eisner breathed a sigh of relief: "Your investment will get even greater returns in the future." He relaxed a lot: "Mario, this shareholder meeting, please continue to support me."


    Mario Brady''s voice suddenly changed: "Mike, I have a little suggestion about the shareholders meeting at the end of the year."


    "Please speak." Michael Eisner has hardly assumed such a low posture in recent years.


    "You take the initiative to resign." Mario Brady''s voice is not loud, but very firm: "If you take the initiative to resign before the general meeting of shareholders, you can still dignity exit."


    Michael Eisner couldn''t believe his ears: "What?"


    Mario Brady said slowly: "We have been friends for many years, listen to my advice. You have credit for Disney, and Disney can have today''s market value. No one can deny your credit. As long as you can voluntarily resign, I believe Shareholders will not bite you, Roy Disney will also take the initiative to back down, and the Delaware Chancery Court''s lawsuit will eventually go away."


    "You..." Michael Eisner looked at Mario Brady, and temporarily tolerated his excitement, and asked, "Why?"


    Mario Brady said it for granted: "I just said that Disney is my biggest investment, and I must be responsible for my investment."


    Michael Eisner''s anger hits his forehead. For so many years, except for Roy Disney, who has directly confronted him? But after all, he is not an ordinary person, reminding: "Mario, don''t forget, who gave you the opportunity to invest in Disney? And who made Disney from a small studio to today''s entertainment media group! Who is it? Double the value of your investment!"


    "It''s you." Mario Brady does not deny this: "These are all done under your leadership and decision-making."


    Michael Eisner bent his fingers and knocked down the table hard: "You are not advising! You are betraying!"


    No one would like the accusation of betrayal. Mario Brady was also a little excited and raised his voice unconsciously: "Betrayal? Are you kidding me, Michael? This is my investment, my shares! Indeed, You have contributed a lot to Disney, but that was before! Since the two thousand years, has Disney¡¯s performance been commendable? Except for the local area, all Disney parks are losing money! The live-action movie business that you advocated, the highest profit It''s a small investment movie like "The Princess Diaries"!"


    From an investor''s point of view, he can no longer bear the Disney helm: "Furthermore, Disney animation business, in addition to Pixar''s animated films, Disney has other decent works? You and Steve- Jobs¡¯ contradictions have caused Pixar Studios to move away from Disney! In addition to offline peripherals, Disney¡¯s proud revenue focus has been beaten by a pink pig in recent years!


    Mario Brady seems to have had enough of Michael Eisner: "Besides the brain drain, Robert Iger is such an excellent manager of management, you actually transferred him to Tokyo, resulting in being poached by Relativity Entertainment. Also, you Jeff Katzenberg, who was driven away, look at the current DreamWorks Animation Studio, don''t you feel ashamed?"


    This series of accusations fell in his ears, and Michael Eisner''s emotions gradually calmed down.


    Mario Brady waved his arm vigorously: "Disney''s situation is already very serious, and the interests of shareholders cannot be guaranteed. Even without Roy Disney, there will be others who will join shareholders to oust you."


    Replaced by someone else, such a reasonable accusation, may really be ashamed, but who is Michael Eisner? How could he think this is his responsibility? How could it be possible to take the initiative to carry such a scapegoat?


    "Don''t be deceived by Roy Disney''s hypocrisy." Michael Eisner gradually calmed down: "Mario, if it wasn''t for Roy Disney to split, how could Disney have problems?"


    Hearing this evasive statement, Mario Brady''s heart became even colder. The person in charge of an enterprise dare not even bear the responsibility, can there be other hopes?


    "Resign." Mario Brady persuaded for the last time: "This is good for every aspect."


    Michael Eisner laughed. What good is it for him to resign? Disney is completely out of control, he becomes the lamb to be slaughtered by Roy Disney? Waiting for the Delaware Chancery to lose the lawsuit, and then lose money?


    Mario Brady looks at Michael Eisner. From the perspective of investors and shareholders, he hopes that things can end in a relatively peaceful way and Disney will get back on track as soon as possible.


    Michael Eisner said coldly: "I will not resign. Mario, after the shareholders meeting, it is still me Michael Eisner who sits as chairman of Disney, not Roy Disney."


    After saying this, Michael Eisner did not wait for Mario Brady to respond, stood up and left the reception room directly.


    Leaving the business club and getting in the car waiting outside, Michael Eisner felt a heavy pressure.


    The situation is more serious than he thought, and even the shareholders headed by Mario Brady are on the opposite side of him.


    He asked the assistant on the co-pilot: "How about the acquisition and financing?"


    "We bought several minority shareholders, but the funds were limited." The assistant quickly said: "Financing is very difficult. Since the Delaware Court of Justice lawsuit appeared, financial institutions have refused to negotiate with us..."


    Michael Eisner frowned, is it really going to be ousted by Roy Disney?


    Looking back on his twenty years at Disney, Michael Eisner felt that his achievements were brilliant, even great, how could he be ousted?


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 Chapter 882： Richest woman

    New York, Long Island, Sinnick Hill Golf Club.


    A battery car drove across the green lawn and came to the rest area. Lloyd Blankfein got out of the car and walked into the white wooden house.


    Someone greeted him and shook hands with Lloyd Blankfein: "How many holes did you play first?"


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled and said: "I am entertaining VIPs today. I will go to the stadium to take a look. Don''t be surprised."


    He came to the table and invited, "Sit down, Langley."


    The middle-aged man named Langley was well-dressed, sitting opposite Lloyd Blankfein, and said: "I should check it out. I heard that there was a crocodile coming out of the pool to bite people at the golf course in Florida. , Too scary."


    Lloyd Blankfein laughed haha: "This is New York!"


    There was no one else in the wooden house. The two joked and laughed. Langley looked at the time, more than half an hour before the appointment with Ronan Anderson, and asked, "You call me over in advance. ?"


    Lloyd Blankfein shrugged: "I mainly want to ask you, has Credit Suisse considered Ronan Anderson''s last proposal?"


    Langley looked at Lloyd Blankfein and said: "If you hold stocks for a long time, the best option right now is Roy Disney. A stable and back on track Disney is more in our interest."


    He changed his voice: "But if there is enough income to enter the account, cashing is also an option."


    Lloyd Blankfein slowly nodded: "The problem is Ronan Anderson. He now has the ability and capital to dig a hole for Disney. After all, that is Hollywood. Ronan Anderson is now one of the well-deserved giants. "


    Langley frowned slightly: "Do you think his plan can be realized?"


    "There is room for maneuver." Lloyd Blankfein told the truth: "But it''s not without accident."


    Langley couldn''t help laughing: "It''s only more than two months. I think we still take the most secure measures to keep on the sidelines and remain silent. We will support whoever is more in our interests."


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "This is what Goldman Sachs meant."


    Meeting Langley in advance is to determine the attitude of Credit Suisse, so as not to cause unnecessary troubles due to misjudgment.


    The two discussed for a while, and the door was opened.


    Langley and Lloyd Blankfein hurriedly greeted the people coming.


    "Hi, Ronan." Like a close friend, Lloyd Blankfein greeted him with a hug: "Welcome back to New York."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s not easy to see you. From Manhattan to Long Island, the traffic jam made me doubt life."


    Langley came over and hugged Ronan, and said, "Don''t you know that this is daily life in New York."


    Ronan said, "It seems that I need to buy a helicopter in New York."


    Lloyd Blankfein took the conversation: "It''s better to buy a real estate in New York, come and live for a period of time every year, and we can get together often."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This is a good idea. You can introduce it to me later. I am relatively new to this side."


    Langley said: "Lloyd has a big house on Long Island, the surrounding environment is good, the evening party is arranged there."


    "You are welcome to be a neighbor." Lloyd Blankfein said with a smile.


    Ronan responded and asked, "What show tonight?"


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "Traditional Wall Street parties. Trust me, Ronan, you will love it."


    "You said that, are you trying to whet my appetite?" Ronan said with a smile, "I am looking forward to it."


    Lloyd Blankfein suggested: "Shall we go to the stadium?"


    Ronan said, "I brought a full set of equipment, let''s go."


    The three of them went out of the rest area and took a battery car into the stadium. The weather in New York in early October was not bad, and the cool breeze made people feel better.


    Golf can be said to be one of the most commonly used methods of business communication. Playing the ball together and discussing the way in which the golf hole enters can also be closer to each other.


    Ronan is extremely wary of Wall Street, but it is impossible for a company to grow bigger and stronger without dealing with Wall Street. Especially Netflix looks very beautiful. Only he knows the company that needs crazy money and needs it. Wall Street funding.


    "nice shot!"


    After Ronan putt into the hole, Lloyd Blankfein yelled.


    Langley also clapped: "Good fight!"


    Ronan handed the club to the caddy and said, "Good luck."


    This was really luck, and he hit a birdie.


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled and said: "I saw Jerefer Katzenberg last time, and I heard him say that you used to play together."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, we often practice together."


    Lloyd Blankfein lowered his voice: "Listen to him, you invented a new way of playing?"


    Langley was also interested, and he leaned in and asked in a low voice: "How to play?"


    Ronan whispered a few words and shook his head: "It''s too inhumane to find a suitable hole."


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "The hole is easy to say, in New York, there is nothing to find."


    Langley also said: "Why don''t we add a show tonight?"


    Ronan said, "No, I am a feminist supporter."


    He didn''t blame the idea of ??Jeff Katzenberg. There is nothing wrong with this kind of thing. There are so many weird things among the rich, which is really nothing.


    In the words of Tom Cruise, golf is a passionate, romantic and slightly crazy sport, accompanied by hills, grasslands and pools.


    Will Smith also said that when playing golf, he is happy all over.


    In Ronan''s view, golf performance does not matter. The most important thing is to have a beautiful posture and not expect to play golf for dinner, so there is only one purpose-happiness!


    Subsequently, the topic of the triple room gradually shifted to business and investment.


    Langley and Lloyd Blankfein both said that they would personally support Ronan in the matter of Walt Disney, but this involves the company''s hundreds of millions of investments and must be cautious.


    However, they will remain silent as always.


    Ronan also didn''t expect these people to directly support him and entertain the theory of relativity. It was enough to be silent.


    When they see a profit, they don''t even need to mobilize them, and these people can''t wait to end in person.


    There is nothing that has a greater effect than benefits, allowing both parties to stay on the same front for a short time.


    "It must be at night."


    At parting, Lloyd Blankfein invited again: "I will always wait."


    Ronan smiled and said: "It must be there." He also invited by the way: "The day after tomorrow, I have a movie premiering in New York. If you have time, you can come to the premiere."


    Since it was a working day, Lloyd Blankfein thought about it for a while and said, "This is the work schedule when I have to see it."


    Langley also said: "I try to adjust my schedule."


    Ronan was only a polite invitation without much hope, and soon left.


    That night, he appeared on time in Lloyd Blankfein''s villa on Long Island.


    This spacious villa has become a sea of ??parties. Well-dressed men talk to each other, and well-dressed women roam around.


    The party venue not only occupies the first floor of the villa, but also extends into the backyard.


    Even if the weather in October is already cool, there are still beautiful young women in the swimming pool performing the temptation to get wet.


    Ronan doesn''t need to look much. With his rich experience, just a glance shows that these girls are all models, and at least they have experienced model training for several years.


    It can be said that young and beautiful models appear in private gatherings between the rich and the top business districts.


    As we all know, the chaos in the model circle far exceeds the entertainment circle.


    The agents of many model agencies often introduce their clients to the rich or business elites.


    "With me, just let go of your hands and feet." Lloyd Blankfein smiled and said to Ronan, "I wish you a nice evening."


    He immediately took a model Ronan was familiar with and went to other places.


    Lloyd Blankfein had just left when a middle-aged woman came over: "Hello, Ronan, do you remember me?"


    Ronan looked at her, seemingly familiar, not sure where she had seen it.


    The middle-aged woman took the initiative to introduce herself: "I am Daisy Brook..."


    Ronan still didn''t remember.


    Daisy Brook sighed secretly. As expected, these rich men are like this. After using them, they threw them behind their heads, and had to remind them: "I used to be Carmen''s agent."


    Ronan suddenly realized: "I remember, you serve Carmen Case..."


    "Yes." Daisy Brook made a big smile: "We have met twice."


    Ronan nodded slowly and asked, "Is Carmen okay?"


    Daisy Brooke said: "Carmen has basically stopped walking on the runway in the past two years, and I am not Carmen''s agent anymore." She briefly introduced: "Carmen has given up his modeling careerBack Estonia is the richest woman in business in Estonia now."


    Ronan said sincerely, "Carmen is great."


    "Indeed." Daisy Brooke said with a smile: "Ordinary models are drunk and dreamy, and can only make a beautiful clothes rack. But Carmen is very clever and has done what most supermodels can''t do. "


    Ronan subconsciously wanted to ask Carmen Case''s contact information, but after thinking about it, he held back.


    The past is over, why bother to disturb Carmen Case¡¯s quiet life? At that time, the two of them talked and separated, and even if they saw each other again, there would be no resentment or hostility.


    Daisy Brook waved to the other side: "Don''t talk about Carmen." When a tall blond girl walked over there, she introduced: "Ronan, introduce someone to you. This is Duchenne Kroes, from the Netherlands. Model."


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 Chapter 883： The older the demon

    Under the dark night, mottled street lights illuminate the dark road. A black car, like a ghost, drove into Manhattan and gradually approached Central Park.


    In the car, Ronan untied his bow tie and placed it on the seat on the other side.


    Vinci in the co-pilot always remained vigilant, talking with the bodyguard vehicles in front and behind from time to time.


    Except for the driver who drove, there was no one else in the car.


    That Duchen-Kroes is very attractive, and Daisy-Brook is a match in the middle. If Ronan is willing, with his wealth and status, it is not difficult to do certain things...


    But Ronan just chatted a few words at random, ignored Duchenne Kroes, and even declined Langley and Lloyd Blankfein''s invitation to stay at the villa to play golf.


    Although he has never been a good person, let alone a serious person, Ronan still has the most basic vigilance.


    Some things may not happen, but they have to be guarded.


    Moreover, if he is willing, it is not impossible to find a group of Victoria''s Secret Angels to come over and have a party, so why take this risk.


    The car stopped next to a building near Central Park. Ronan entered the door smoothly, took the elevator to the ninth floor, and knocked on the door of an apartment.


    "Who?" A vigilant question came from inside.


    Ronan said to the camera at the door: "It''s me."


    The door was wide open, Anne Hathaway grabbed Ronan, pulled him in, and asked in surprise: "Why are you here suddenly?"


    Ronan kissed her hard: "I miss you."


    Anne Hathaway rolled her eyes: "A lie again..."


    In the dark night, Ronan took practical actions to express that he was not deceiving.


    Compared to Duchenne Kroes and the beautiful models everywhere in the villa, Ronan is still more assured of his Princess Anne.


    As for the supermodel...


    Ronan suddenly thought of something the next day. According to gossip articles he had read, a considerable proportion of supermodels ended up marrying blacks.


    It is said that blacks and supermodels are a perfect match.


    Why is this?


    Perhaps it is the supermodel who went through too many tests from training classes to walking on the runway and then to fame, which caused some kind of acquired defect. It is precisely the innate advantage of blacks that can make up for this defect.


    It seems that black people have also had supermodels. Ronan vaguely remembers that there was a young black angel in Victoria''s Secret. His body proportions were so good that he killed a lot of supermodels.


    Of course, the appearance is actually mixed.


    Ronan took advantage of the time before the premiere of "Mamma Mia" and went to Marvel.


    Since Relativity Entertainment''s wholly-owned acquisition of Marvel Comics, one of the largest comic companies in the United States, it has been officially reorganized to Marvel Entertainment. Avi Allard has been the CEO.


    Now, Marvel Entertainment has completed the transition smoothly. Although Ronan has enough trust in the performance of the top management of Marvel Entertainment, he actually negotiated with Robert Iger after the Stan-Lee incident to prepare for the top management of Marvel Entertainment. Adjustment.


    The specific plan and time will be chosen after "Iron Man" is released next year.


    The possible success of "Iron Man" can offset the turbulence that may be caused by the adjustment.


    This adjustment is necessary. Both Ronan and Robert Iger are extremely dissatisfied with Avi Allard in the Stan Lee incident.


    Had it not been for the smooth transition of Marvel Entertainment, Robert Iger would have taken a knife against Avi Arad.


    The rise of new forces will inevitably be accompanied by the passing of old forces. This is the basic law of commercial society.


    However, this plan only stays between Ronan and Robert Iger, and outsiders have no way of knowing it.


    Marvel¡¯s business now revolves around the movie plan. Even if there are popular works like "Civil War", the overall downturn in the comics market is an indisputable fact.


    The company¡¯s comic creation is just like Hollywood movie production, and all comic content production serves the pan-entertainment industry.


    Continuing to rely solely on comics and the sales of comics'' peripheral copyright, Marvel Entertainment has only one way to go bankrupt.


    Marvel Entertainment¡¯s "Avengers Project" is the core of the current business. In addition to the "Iron Man" that has completed all production and is waiting to be released next summer, "The Hulk" is in preparation, and "Thor" and "Captain America" ??are also mentioned. On the agenda.


    The script of the first "Avengers" has actually been written.


    Marvel Entertainment is step by step towards its previous success.


    Of course, Ronan also encountered some internal disputes in Marvel Entertainment.


    Marvel¡¯s creative committee is not satisfied with Kevin Fitch and the film plan, and believes that the film adaptation should follow the comics.


    Ronan didn''t say much, but he no longer had any illusions about the old school led by Avi Arad.


    Before the third weekend of October, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "Mamma Mia" on Broadway.


    This film adapted from the opera of the same name also attracted the attention of many fans.


    Musical drama has always been a major category of North American movies. It was very popular in the 1960s and 7s, and it began to decline in the 1990s. However, after "Moulin Rouge" and "Chicago", there was a short-term revival.


    "Mamma Mia" can be said to be a continuation of the nostalgia for musicals caused by these two films.


    Moreover, the film also includes Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and the very popular young actress Amanda Seyfried in the last two years.


    At the preview meeting held by Embassy Pictures, the audience, including opera fans, gave the film great praise.


    The filming and production cycle of "Mamma Mia" is too long, and the actor''s professional singing and dancing training is extremely important.


    It is not impossible to find someone to sing, but in Hollywood film production, under normal circumstances, no actor would play a role in such a way of destroying his own reputation.


    There are also some actors who have insufficient abilities in singing and dancing, so they use substitutes, but instead preach that they are doing their best. As a result, the set collapses.


    The two Wall Street business people did not come to the premiere because of their busy work.


    Ronan was also a polite invitation at the time, knowing that they might be very unlikely to come.


    However, Harvey-Weinstein came over from Los Angeles.


    When Meryl Streep took Harvey Weinstein''s arm in the VIP room of the theater, no one, including Ronan, was surprised.


    "I originally wanted Meryl to play the heroine of "Queen"." Harvey Weinstein said to Ronan: "But the producer and director of the crew insisted on using Helen Mirren..."


    Meryl Streep smiled and said, "Harvey, what we have in the future will be opportunities for cooperation, right?"


    While speaking, she winked at Harvey Weinstein.


    Harvey Weinstein said: "Meryl is the best actress in Hollywood."


    Ronan replied casually, "Meryl performed very well in this "Mamma Mia".


    "Thank you." Meryl Streep said, "It''s an honor for Ronan to praise this."


    Ronan smiled and nodded.


    Meryl Streep is a very smart actor, with a very keen sense of smell in some aspects. She dared to smash certain political figures outside the circle, but never provoke the big ones in the circle.


    The former has limited influence on Hollywood and can demonstrate Meryl Streep''s leftist stance.


    The latter may make her career a great setback.


    Relativity Entertainment and Meryl Streep are very pure commercial cooperation and will not involve personal relationships.


    Ronan has always kept a distance from her. As for the so-called Aunt Mei, it is estimated that a fool would come up and ask Aunt Mei to get close.


    Walked very close to her, even Harvey Weinstein, who was at a negative distance. Meryl Streep was once one of the most ruthless people.


    The reputation of Hollywood artists has never been related to art and virtue.


    After Meryl Streep walked away, Harvey Weinstein said in a low voice: "Ronan, I am going to let "Queen" compete for the best actress in the Oscar."


    Ronan said, "Harvey, this is your freedom."


    Harvey Weinstein has his own way of survival. He can go to the chairman or CEO of Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures, because they are only professional managers, but they don''t want to be the boss of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan.


    "You''re in the next two years..." Harvey Weinstein made a gesture: "There are no plans for this, right?"


    In his opinion, Ronan has a good relationship with many Hollywood actresses, maybe he will do something at the Oscars.


    Ronan shook his head slowly and firmly: "Oscar is not among them."


    Harvey Weinstein is also a producer. He understands Ronan¡¯s meaning and can¡¯t help but exclaimed: ¡°You still have a way, you can solve the problem with a role alone. On my side, sometimes it¡¯s troublesome, just say Helen Mirren. , At least one Oscar nomination for Best Actress..."


    Ronan was speechless and could only say that Harvey Weinstein had a great appetite.


    Harvey Weinstein seemed to have guessed what Ronan was thinking, and said: "Occasionally, I have to change my taste. Some people, the older they get, the more demon."


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Helen Mirren seemed to be several years older than Meryl Streep.


    Pierce Brosnan came over to greet Ronan at this time. Although he is more than 50 years old, the retired James Bond is still personableCompared with the first 007 Sean Connery More like a gentleman.


    In Ronan''s thoughts, Sean Connery can become a representative of the British gentleman, probably like a traditional British gentleman, who looks good manners, but behind him is another face.


    The traditional British gentlemen and nobles are actually what they are. It is estimated that the whole world knows, and the colonies where the sun never sets once have a deep experience.


    Harvey Weinstein said at this time: "Someone comes to find you, I won''t bother and talk to you another day."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Well, I''ll talk another day."


    As soon as Harvey Weinstein''s front foot left, a blonde girl walked up to Ronan and looked at Ronan: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan smiled slightly: "Hello, Amanda."


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 Chapter 884： 1 Sing if you dont agree

    Standing in the crowded VIP room, looking at the familiar figure on the opposite side, Amanda Seyfried felt both familiar and unfamiliar.


    Familiar because she met Ronan seven or eight years ago, and the two quickly became acquainted.


    Unfamiliar, in the past two years or so, as long as she didn''t take the initiative, Ronan would never show up with her.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Amanda, you are more beautiful."


    As she grows older, Amanda Seyfried''s figure is more popular, her face is more delicate and beautiful, and her eyes are bigger. Her face has a decent smile: "Ronan, every time I haven''t seen you for a long time, you will give me This sentence."


    Ronan said, "Because you are indeed more beautiful."


    Amanda Seyfried said, "You are busier than before."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words, did not answer, but asked, "How is your schoolwork?"


    He remembered that Amanda Seyfried is now studying at the USC Film School.


    This is probably because of his changes.


    "It''s going smoothly," Amanda Seyfried said: "I can make up for the delay in filming."


    She brought the topic back again: "Several times, I have seen you at an event organized by the college. I wanted to say hello to you, but then I gave up. If there is a negative impact on you, how bad it is."


    Ronan said, "It''s okay."


    Amanda Seyfried asked: "How many days are you in New York?"


    "I will leave tonight." Ronan said, "Tomorrow morning the company will have a very important meeting, I need to attend."


    Amanda Seyfried no longer tells Ronando: "Let''s talk back to Los Angeles."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Okay."


    Looking at the blond girl walking away, Ronan suddenly heard what he looked like when he first saw her. At that time, Amanda Seyfried seemed to be only 13 or 4 years old.


    Later, Amanda Seyfried gave him cupcakes, homemade drinks, and invited him to eat burgers...


    In a blink of an eye, seven or eight years passed.


    Vinci walked over at this moment, waited until Ronan was no one else, and leaned forward to lower her voice, and said, "Connie just called. Steve Jobs was ill in India repeatedly and was rushed back to San Francisco."


    Ronan was surprised and asked, "How is the condition?"


    Steve Jobs'' physical condition is directly related to his plan and huge investment.


    "Basically stabilized." Vinci whispered: "There should be no more problems in a short time."


    Ronan frowned slightly: "Let Connie contact Steve Jobs. It is best to contact his wife. I am going to visit Steve Jobs when I return."


    Vinci said, "Okay, I''ll just notify Connie."


    Ronan walked into the theater along with the main creative staff of the crew, waiting for the film to start showing.


    But his mind temporarily turned to Jobs.


    If you continue to go to India and let the masters of the third brother heal in the dirty environment surrounded by sandalwood, even if Steve Jobs has the ability to make money, it is difficult to say whether he can persist until 2010.


    The third brother is stronger, and the banknote ability is not easy to use!


    Ronan was somewhat worried. If the kidney machine hadn''t come out yet, Jobs would go to see the Buddha he was thinking of in his heart. Would he get the return he deserved for his huge investment in Apple?


    Unexpectedly, the third brother turned out to be an important factor affecting his investment income.


    Ronan must go and see with his own eyes to rest assured, even in the worst situation, he must keep Jobs until the end of this year.


    But thinking about it carefully, Ronan felt that Jobs had a high probability of being able to live for a few more years. After all, he had the ability to pay money, and for a while, he should not be completely defeated by the magical spiritual cultivation of the third brother.


    Once Steve Jobs, if he didn''t believe in the third brother''s set of things, could he live a few more years?


    The movie began to show, Ronan temporarily put aside these thoughts and went to watch the movie.


    The specific situation will be discussed after he has met Steve Jobs.


    "Mamma Mia" is a typical musical, romantic love is naturally the theme of the film.


    The heroine and her mother depend on each other and do not know who her father is.


    She very much hoped that her father could personally hand over her hand to her husband on the day of the wedding. So before getting married, she peeked at her mother''s diary and found that her mother had three lovers who were most likely her biological fathers. Next, she sent three invitation cards to invite them to her wedding based on the old letter address she found.


    The songs of the film are very widely circulated with the musicals. Although the version that appeared in the film was inevitably re-arranged to make the style closer to popular, when the first song rang, many familiar ones The audience hummed softly to the music.


    Including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried, all the actors sing songs in person, although they are not as professional, they also attract all audiences.


    Especially Meryl Streep, the performance in the film can be described as "ecstasy", wearing overalls to sing and bounce, there are many remarkable things, not like a 60-year-old. Women, behave absolutely dedicated.


    Popular and exciting music is the key to "Mamma Mia".


    In addition to music, the film also has a good story, at least a story that conforms to the public¡¯s aesthetics. Interspersed in the middle are the annotations of friendship, identity and the fulfillment of wishes.


    This kind of content setting can certainly resonate in the hearts of most people, and can produce an attractiveness that cannot be ignored for any age group, regardless of gender, regardless of nationality.


    Well, actually these are all nonsense.


    Everyone is here to sing, the devil''s head is pumping, James Bond is pumping, and the most offensive daughter in the world is also pumping...


    The beauty is dreamlike, the big names collectively convulse, the little lovers flirt, and there are a bunch of unreliable extras...


    The environment is too comfortable, the atmosphere is too peaceful, the feelings are very rich, the music is very good, the dancing is very unrestrained, the mother is very cute, the daughter is very well-behaved, and James Bond is very handsome.


    All people are too cute. In this case, the movie can easily create a unique atmosphere to infect the audience.


    That is not to think.


    What to consider deeply? What is the meaning of life? What philosophical speculation is considered? Consider the social significance of movies?


    Go sing and sing along with the movie.


    Go to drunk life, dream of death, movies are a kind of entertainment.


    In this era when the economy is getting more and more sluggish, wages are paid monthly and late, layoffs occur more frequently than colds, employment pressure is as high as the sky, prices are soaring, and wallets are withering day by day. I don¡¯t know how to really enjoy watching movies. Throw away those heaviness, in order to bring yourself a little happiness?


    Isn¡¯t Pierce Brosnan¡¯s broken gong voice funny?


    Isn''t Meryl Streep''s performance above her neck shocking? She has a professional ethics, and throws away all pretentiousness deeply...


    what? Do you dare to laugh at the big eyes of the most unreasonable daughter in the world? Is singing bad? Her father Brian teaches you how to be a man every minute.


    I am Brian Mills, and I speak for the fathers of all daughters in the world!


    Therefore, it is better for everyone to have a convulsion and carnival together.


    Even Ronan had watched this "Mamma Mia", combined with previous movies, and had an unreliable idea.


    In the past, it seems that Amanda Seyfried is really the most offensive daughter in the world.


    Not to mention the previous starring "Hurricane Rescue", take "Mamma Mia" as an example. The three long-legged dads are James Bond, Kingsman, and Tarzan, and they married themselves. The father of Iron Man...


    A proper winner in life.


    Dominic Cooper, the supporting actor of this film, has signed a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment and will play the role of Howard Stark in many Marvel movies and TV series.


    "Mamma Mia" is a mind-blowing film, in terms of trial screenings and pre-sales, the possibility of success is extremely high.


    After being screened in North America, as a musical that originated in the West End of London, the film will soon appear in overseas film markets in Western Europe, led by Britain, France and Germany.


    Then, further expansion to the world.


    This kind of pg-level song and dance film has almost no sensitive content and can appear in most of the world''s film markets.


    However, "Mamma Mia" was rejected by the Oriental market.


    This is not because the film cannot pass the review, and it is not because of political reasons, but simply because of market factors.


    China Film Group declined the promotion of Embassy Pictures for only one reason. The audience in the East did not like this type.


    When the news reached Ronan, Ronan also asked Embassy Pictures to cancel further public relations plans. The song and dance film did not conform to the aesthetics of audiences across the Pacific.


    This is normal. The difference between audience and culture is real.


    Any type of film will be affected by cultural differences in the market.


    Once the "City of Philharmonic" was introduced, the focus of the promotion was romance films, not song and dance movies.


    In fact, downplaying the elements of singing and dancing is to strive for the theater lineup and adapt to the consideration of the audience''s viewing preferences in the market.


    This also explains the underlying fact that musicals are not affected by the oriental theater line Numerous fans over there have said that in the film, the actors sing and dance when they disagree. It was too awkward.


    This also includes Ronan. He once saw the song and dance plot in the film and felt inexplicably embarrassed.


    Song and dance movies have indeed never been popular in the market on the other side of the Pacific.


    In order to adapt to market demand, the movies exported by the third brother took the initiative to delete or downplay the elements of singing and dancing in order to gain more audience recognition.


    After all, Western musicals and operas have never become popular culture in the Eastern market, and there is no way to talk about singing and dancing movies.


    Even for films such as "Frozen", many people and even minor audiences of animated films, seeing Aisha and Anna sing when they disagree, still feel abrupt.


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 Chapter 885： Hair spray

    The revival of musicals triggered by "Moulin Rouge" and "Chicago" has not yet dissipated. "Mamma Mia" rushed into the movie market with a more cheerful attitude, compiling a love fairy tale with moving singing and dancing.


    Just as fashion and fashion often go retro, the fashion break of "old" movies always shines brightly.


    And the positioning of "Mamma Mia" is very precise, it is a female audience group.


    This is a gift prepared by Relativity Entertainment for all female audiences. Middle-aged people can miss their youth in the songs of the ABBA band, and can use Meryl Streep¡¯s mother as a projection of themselves; and young girls You can freely indulge in the scenery of the Greek island and the happiest feeling before the wedding.


    Of course, warm and touching family and friendship are indispensable.


    "Mamma Mia" hits the softest and most romantic part of women''s hearts.


    On the first day of the film''s release in North America, the first-hand data of Embassy Pictures was passed to Ronan, who had just finished the meeting in the Theory of Relativity Building.


    On the first day of "Mamma Mia", women accounted for 79% of the audience, and over 65% of the audience were over 25 years old.


    On the first day of the film¡¯s release, it earned $15.42 million in North America, and also set a record for the opening of a song and dance film in North America.


    In the past, Meryl Streep, who could only work hard in low-cost literary films, also proved to the world that she has it through two films "The Devil Wearing Prada" and "Mamma Mia" in collaboration with Relativity Entertainment. Box office appealing.


    Regardless of the rumors of Meryl Streep, there is no doubt that she is dedicated enough.


    Hollywood measures stars, and it has nothing to do with morality.


    Meryl Streep also worked hard. With the cooperation of Relativity Entertainment, he publicly bombarded a certain group in New York on Friday, not only earning a good reputation for herself, but also attracting attention for the film that has just begun to be shown.


    "Nowadays, more and more actors are not hesitating on the operating table in order to look young. It is surprising that there are so many actors on the road of cosmetic surgery."


    In an interview with reporters at a press conference on "Mamma Mia", Meryl Streep talked about the aging face and shot directly at the plastic surgeons: "I can''t accept this. Alone. We should accept getting old and embrace life at different ages."


    She publicly stated that her mentality in this regard is very stable: "The good thing is that when you are old, the roles that the filmmakers come to find you are very interesting. You are no longer a beautiful heroine, but you can try some different things. Things. In the past few years, I have played many unique roles on the screen."


    This caused an uproar in the media, because it is a common phenomenon for Hollywood stars to have plastic surgery or injections. The best place in the world for high-end plastic surgery technology is neither in Korea nor Thailand, but in Beverly Hills!


    Meryl Streep¡¯s interview spread quickly. The plastic surgery community in Hollywood is too large, but most people remain silent at such moments.


    Some people couldn''t help but fight back, saying that Meryl Streep didn''t speak through the brain and didn''t consider the actual situation at all.


    In some ways, this is not unreasonable.


    How many stars in Hollywood can get so many heavyweight roles at Meryl Streep''s age?


    Some fans express their opinions through Netflix.


    "How many people can be like Meryl Streep, who is almost sixty and still have so many good shows to perform? Think about it, those actors are not easy."


    "Because of Meryl Streep''s status and achievements, words can be said so easily."


    It is not the first time that Meryl Streep has gained attention by bombardment. It can be described as a familiarity, and it has attracted more fans'' attention for "Mamma Mia".


    These have effectively increased the popularity of the film, thereby attracting more fans into the theater.


    The first week in North America passed, "Mamma Mia" unexpectedly defeated Focus Pictures'' "New Pride and Prejudice" and became the North American box office champion of the week!


    This film set a new North American weekend box office record for a song and dance film of 37.75 million US dollars!


    "As one of the participants in this historic weekend, we have also contributed to its phenomenal success." Meryl Streep once again stood up and continued to shout for herself for the film: "I I have been in this business for 30 years, and this is a weekend that makes people love crazy."


    "Mamma Mia" is not only selling movies, but also original soundtrack DVDs that were released before the movie.


    A considerable part of the music and songs in this film are not original, using 22 classic songs of the Swedish ABBA band, and the film soundtrack released this time contains 17 of them.


    In the first week of its release, the original soundtrack was ranked third on the Billboard Album Sales Chart, with sales of 220,000 copies.


    Although considered as great as Elvis and The Beatles, the album of the ABBA band never made it into the top 10 of the Billboard North American Albums Chart.


    However, with the popularity of "Mamma Mia" movies and soundtracks, the popularity of ABBA has risen again.


    Many parties predict that with the blessing of the movie boom, the soundtrack of "Mamma Mia" will surely sit on the top of the billboard album sales chart next week.


    In the past ten years, there have been 8 soundtracks that have consistently maintained the Billboard North American album sales champion. The most brilliant result is the "Titanic" movie soundtrack, which has led the album chart for 16 weeks.


    James Cameron disliked it very much, and even clashed with Twentieth Century Fox several times. He wanted to replace the "My Heart Eternal", creating the craziest soundtrack sales data in the history of film.


    The success of "Mamma Mia" also created a good start for Relativity Entertainment in the genre of musicals.


    The music team of the crew is a relatively mature combination. After several interviews with George Clint, most of them agreed to join the crew of "Hannah Montana" and start a new creation.


    "Hannah Montana" also has a successful music team.


    Success always brings more attention and attracts more people''s attention.


    A director and producer took the project and found the Relativity Building. After a meeting with George Clint, the project appeared in Ronan''s office.


    "This morning, John Waters took the initiative to contact me." George Clint said roughly what happened: "Then I met with him in the office. John Waters is planning a musical plan. Shooting the film "Hairspray" directed by him in 1988."


    Ronan flipped through the project plan. It was probably the success of "Mamma Mia" that brought John Waters to the door.


    He is not familiar with this director, but George Clint appended John Waters'' details to the plan.


    John Waters gained fame for a series of Cult films shot in the 70s. The most notable feature of his films is that they have a very heavy taste.


    "Trash Pope", "King of Disgusting", "Father of Evil Taste", these titles are the best interpretation of John Waters'' film style.


    The 1988 musical "Hairspray" was John Waters'' first film accepted by the mainstream film industry.


    However, in Ronan¡¯s eyes, these introductions are not as intuitive as a film written and directed by John Waters to more intuitively reflect his style and characteristics.


    The name of this film is-"Pink Holly Bird"!


    The 300-pound saint is probably impressed by many people. According to the introduction in the information, the saint was played by an actor...


    Ronan was puzzled, looked up at the opposite side, and asked: "Is John Waters promoting musicals?"


    Does the actor sing and eat...


    George Clint said: "John Waters rarely does that kind of heavy-mouth movie now. In John Waters''s view, his 1988 "Hairspray" was actually through a white man The perspective¡ªthat is, the eyes of the protagonist of the obese girl, to look at the desegregation movement."


    Ronan asked: "In other words, the heroine is a fat girl?"


    "Yes." George Clint further said: "In 2002, John Waters joined Broadway to adapt "Hairspray" into a musical called "Hairspray: Musical Comedy."


    He emphatically said: ""Hairspray: Musical Comedy" won the Tony Awards. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won 8 of them, including Best Musical Comedy, Best Actor, Best Lead Costume design, best acoustic music, etc."


    Ronan was very surprised: "Musicals are popular?"


    "I''m still performing at the Neil Simon Theater on Broadway." George Clint apparently had a preliminary understanding: "I specifically asked Broadway partners and friends in the theater industry. They asked about "Hairspray: Music "Comedy" has a very high evaluation. I think it is easy to understand, has cute characters and popular themes, and has won the love of audiences of almost all ages."


    Ronan flipped through the project plan, tapped his finger lightly, and said: "This is essentially a Cinderella story, a short and fat dancing girl who dreams of becoming a star..."


    George Clint added at this time: "By the way, John Waters mentioned to me that John Travolta has promised him that he will play a role in it. Well... it''s the heroine. Mother."


    "Reverse acting?" Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Interesting John Travolta''s performance talent in musicals is undoubtedly, this can be proved by many previous films.


    But Ronan didn''t have any impression of this project called "Hairspray" and couldn''t remember it at all.


    The director of "Pink Holly Bird" shoots a musical?


    At first glance it looks quite unreliable.


    However, John Waters was deeply involved in the adaptation of the musical, but it achieved great success on Broadway.


    Ronan thought for a few minutes and said to George Clint: "I''m going to San Francisco to see Steve Jobs tomorrow. You make an appointment with John Waters. I want to see him when I come back."


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 Chapter 886： Cant let go

    San Francisco Bay Area, St. John''s Nursing Home.


    This nursing home attached to a private medical institution has a great reputation throughout the United States. After Steve Jobs returned from India in a stable condition, he temporarily moved to recuperate here.


    When Ronan came over, Laurenna Jobs came to meet him at the entrance of the nursing home.


    "Is Steve better?" Ronan asked concerned.


    Laurena Jobs led the way, and said as she walked, "The situation has stabilized." She smiled and said, "Thank you for coming to visit him."


    Ronan politely said: "Yes, Steve and I are both friends and partners."


    Laurenna Jobs didn''t say much, and led Ronan towards a quiet courtyard.


    Just as he was not stupid enough to persuade Steve Jobs not to go to India, Ronan did not have any idea to persuade Laurenna Jobs.


    Ronan knows very well that the woman who can make a scumbag like him willing to marry is definitely not an ordinary person.


    There is no need to say more about the great achievements of the Qiao Gang. After all, "everyone on earth knows", but he also has a wonderful side, and not only is wonderful, in the world of emotions, he is simply a scumbag, a man and a control freak.


    Laurena Jobs, destined to be the richest woman in Silicon Valley in the future.


    Frankly speaking, if a woman does not have very strong abilities, she will not own so much, whether it is property or the legendary Jobs.


    Entering the courtyard, Steve Jobs sat on the chair under the promenade. He was in good spirits, but he looked a lot thinner.


    "Steve." Laurena said loudly: "Ronan is here."


    Ronan listened to the roar-like shouts, and looked at Laurenna and Jobs curiously, a little curious about the way they get along.


    Jobs beckoned to Ronan: "Ronan, come and talk."


    Laurena smiled embarrassedly at Ronan and said, "You guys talk, I''ll prepare a snack."


    "Thank you." Ronan saw that he turned and left and walked along the promenade to Jobs''s side: "Good morning, Steve."


    Jobs shook hands with Ronan, greeted him to sit casually, and said, "Why do you have time to come over?"


    Ronan leaned back on the chair and said, "My old friend is sick, so I have to come and have a look."


    "Afraid that I''m going to die now?" Jobs still said directly and ugly as always: "Then it will affect your investment in Relativity Entertainment."


    Facing such a Jobs, Ronan did not deny: "Steve, we are tied together now."


    Even if Jobs was seriously ill, he still tried to control the discourse initiative: "Don''t worry, even if I die, Apple will follow the current path, and Pixar Studios will still implement the established transaction plan with Relativity Entertainment."


    He glanced at the entrance of the courtyard: "I have talked with Laurenna a long time ago. Even if there is an accident, she will carry out our plan."


    Ronan thought of Laurenna and asked, "Steve, you are very happy."


    "Of course, Laurenna is my tigress." Steve Jobs did her part: "I flew to the sky happy."


    He made no secret of this: "The happiness of Laurenna and I is something that a bachelor like you cannot appreciate."


    Ronan smiled without saying a word.


    Jobs seemed to show off: "We have had happy days and sad days, but we have never had bad days."


    Ronan really didn¡¯t know how to answer the conversation, so that Jobs, who often talked about it and described the developing windows operating system in front of Bill Gates as "this **** shit", said If this is the case, Laurenna Jobs is indeed extraordinary.


    Of course, in the media and circles, there are endless rumors about Laurenna''s scheming.


    For example, Laurenna¡¯s college roommate said in the media that the first time Laurenna met Jobs, it was carefully planned and so on.


    But at the level of Ronan and Jobs, he didn''t think this would be a problem.


    For a good and powerful person, scheming and means are never derogatory terms.


    Steve Jobs quickly turned the topic back: "Pixar Studio is already recognized as the number one in the industry, and I hope you won''t mess it up in the future."


    Ronan said naturally: "I pay such a big price, of course, Pixar Studios continue to be strong."


    Jobs said: "Don''t underestimate the Disney Animation Studios. They have a deep background. Once they adjust, they may catch up at any time."


    No one knows this better than Ronan. Once Disney''s animated films have undergone transformation, they have become stronger.


    "If they are too far behind, it''s not easy to catch up." Ronan said: "Disney Animation Studios..."


    Jobs answered naturally: "We must weaken Disney as much as possible."


    Ronan understood the grievances between Jobs and Disney and asked, "Can''t let it go?"


    Jobs asked back: "Ten years of exploitation, can you let it go?" He reminded again: "Don''t forget what you said."


    Ronan smiled: "A continuous chaotic Disney is not in the interest of Relativity Entertainment?"


    "I can understand your investment in Pixar Studios." Jobs held the arm of the chair and asked a question: "Why do you keep investing in Apple?"


    Ronan was not surprised by Jobs'' problems, saying: "In the beginning, I thought Steve Jobs was worth the investment, but then I learned that Apple has a smart phone development plan..."


    He didn''t continue, but instead asked: "Steve, why do you have to have shares in Netflix?"


    Steve Jobs took a look at Ronan and slowly said, "Mobile smart devices represent the future. I firmly believe that." He stretched out his palm and gestured like a mobile phone: "Future, social, music, Audio-visual, entertainment, and even finance and stocks can all be operated through such a small terminal. Your Netflix is ??the Internet company that best meets my future expectations. Like Apple, it represents the future! And the future is value unlimited!"


    Ronan smiled: "Steve, we are actually the same kind of people, so I don''t need me to give you reasons anymore, right?"


    Jobs also smiled: "I don''t really need it anymore."


    It is a company that focuses on interactive entertainment on the Internet and focuses on the mobile side. It is still the industry leader. Apart from Netflix, there is no other company.


    Ronan glanced at his watch and said, "You need to rest, so I won''t bother for long."


    Jobs didn''t want to stay, and stood up to see off the guests: "Ronan, I am a very small person. If you want me to live longer, let Disney continue to mess up."


    Maybe Jobs had problems of this kind, but it was very clear that Ronan also hoped that Jobs would live a few more years, replied: "I like a Disney that continues to be chaotic and declining."


    Therefore, in a short period of time, he and Jobs have many similar interests.


    As for the long-term, you don¡¯t need to think too much. After all, Jobs suffered from pancreatic cancer.


    Ronan left the nursing home, went to Netflix again, and returned to Los Angeles that day.


    The next day, at the Theory of Relativity Building, he met John Waters, whom George Clint asked to make an appointment.


    The "trash pope" in the director circle is the exact opposite of the most famous character in his work, thin and scary.


    The two exchanged a few words, and Ronan went directly to the topic: "John, I want to confirm one thing first. According to my understanding, the opera adaptation of "Hairspray" has also participated in the new line film industry. Is the copyright clear?"


    John Waters is not a newcomer to Hollywood. Of course he understood Ronan¡¯s meaning. He immediately said: "I was first preparing to cooperate with New Line Films on this project. Since two years ago, I have submitted this to New Line Films. For the project, Robert Shea also promised to invest, but I have waited for two years, but New Line Pictures has been reluctant to honor the promise."


    He seemed to be a little emotional, speaking very fast, and a little excited: "Last week, I went to Robert Shea again, but he said that all the funds of New Line Pictures were invested in the "Golden Compass", let me continue Waiting for a year. I¡¯ve had enough and don¡¯t want to wait any longer. I just saw Relativity Entertainment¡¯s "Mamma Mia". You have a lot of money and you have a guarantee in the production of singing and dancing movies..."


    Having said so much, John Waters never mentioned the main point.


    Ronan had to ask again: "You have the copyright?"


    "Yes, I can guarantee this." John Waters finally replied: "The 1988 movie was originally made by me looking for funds. The copyright has always been in my hands. When the opera was adapted, I tried my best to keep it. The copyright is lost for filming."


    Ronan said: "I declare in advance that if you cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, the copyright of the movie must be owned by Relativity Entertainment. You are an old man in the industry and know the industry practices."


    "I understand." John Waters said, "but you have to buy it out at a reasonable price."


    Ronan said: "Let me talk about buyouts or talk about your project."


    John Waters asked: "Have you read my plan and script?" Seeing Ronan nodding, he said again: "In a small apartment in a slum area in Baltimore, I lay in bed and created this story. I once watched the local TV dance show''Buddy Dean Show'' and I was quickly attracted. At that time, like all white children, I always listened to black music in secret. We were able to listen to three A black radio station."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "I believe this will be a resonant film. While it is interesting, it also pays attention to some social issues, but I will never be nagging and reasoning. Here I want to It explains that there has never been a fat girl participating in a real-life''Buddy Dean Show'', which is why I created a heroine. For me, a fat girl like a heroine is destined For someone who will fail, her dream is to dance on TV to represent the wishes of everyone who is discriminated against."


    Ronan thought a lot, anti-discrimination is a good subject, especially in the North American film market in the next few years.


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 Chapter 887： Equal rights

    Walking out of the Building of Relativity, John Waters has a thin face with a faint smile. This trip has not come in vain, and Ronan Anderson has reached a preliminary cooperation intention.


    It depends on the next negotiation.


    As for New Line Pictures and Robert Shea, John Waters can''t manage that much.


    Robert Shay let him waste a full two years.


    After the great success of "Chicago" that year, he wanted to make "Hairspray" a movie again, but he did not get the corresponding attention.


    John Waters is a freelance director and producer who will not tie the future to a certain film company.


    Musical and dance films are now in a period of resurgence, and we must hurry up.


    The film market in October was quiet, and there were very few movies that really caused a sensation. In the second week of the release of "Mamma Mia" in North America, Sony Columbia''s "Legend of Zorro" officially opened in North America.


    This is the sequel to the 1998 "Mask of Zorro".


    The first film has been successful, but the second film has been delayed for too long, until Antonio Banderas has become very old and Catherine Zeta Jones is a beauty late.


    And Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood of the nineties, and the film market has changed too quickly.


    In action movies, the audience has experienced various special effects and wonders, and it is difficult to be obsessed with a Grand Theft Auto movie as before.


    "Legend of Zorro" did not bring much impact to "Mamma Mia". The first weekend in North America only got 16.32 million US dollars in the box office, which was far lower than the US $23.51 million of "Mamma Mia" the following weekend.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s song and dance film is trending very steadily. It was released in North America for just ten days and the box office totaled US$77.78 million.


    It is inevitable that the North American box office will exceed 100 million yuan.


    The internal forecast issued by Embassy Pictures shows that just relying on the North American box office split, "Mamma Mia" is enough to recover the total cost of production budget and publicity investment.


    Overseas income will be the net profit of this film.


    Since this weekend, "Mamma Mia" has also landed in many overseas markets. Since this musical first appeared in the West End, the film has the best commercial performance in the UK.


    The UK''s first weekend box office reached 13.15 million US dollars!


    In addition to other overseas markets, "Mamma Mia" earned nearly 30 million US dollars in its first overseas weekend.


    Not surprisingly, the total overseas box office of this film exceeds 100 million US dollars is not a problem.


    At the same time, the soundtrack of "Mamma Mia" reached the top of the billboard album sales charts as expected.


    For the original soundtrack alone, Embassy Pictures has already received more than 4 million US dollars.


    The success of "Mamma Mia" also made Ronan completely determined to continue developing the genre of musicals.


    Shahai Entertainment quickly settled the negotiations with John Waters and determined to invest 30 million US dollars to produce the film of the same name adapted from the multiple Tony Award-winning musical "Hair Gel".


    This includes John Waters'' $5 million copyright transfer fee and project approval bonus.


    After all, this is a famous musical that won the Tony Award, and the copyright is in the hands of industry veterans like John Waters. It is impossible to get it at a low price.


    "Hairspray" will be formally approved within this year and will be released at the end of next year or the first half of 2007.


    The most important determinant is the choice of actors for the heroine.


    It¡¯s not hard to find young actresses who can sing and dance in Hollywood. It¡¯s no exaggeration to say that Taylor Swift, who is preparing for the audition of "Hannah Montana", can also find similar ones in Hollywood. come out.


    But above these conditions, plus the option of Fatty, it is quite difficult.


    Can sing and dance, have certain acting skills, and still be a big fat man, such a young actress, even in Hollywood, is not that you can find it.


    According to John Waters, the best way is to find a suitable actress, and then let her gain weight quickly and become a fat man.


    For actors, the problem is not too big, but it¡¯s really hard to say whether the girls are willing to sacrifice.


    It is estimated that the actresses would rather pay the director or producer for nonsense than make such a choice.


    If you don''t lose weight, it will be a tragedy.


    Even if you lose weight, your skin is horrible.


    Not every actress has the courage of Charlize Theron.


    Moreover, the fat required for this film is far more than what Charlize Theron originally did.


    The audience of "Hairspray" will not be a problem, at least not narrower than "Mamma Mia", and anti-discrimination is also one of the value orientations recognized by the public.


    The social situation in the United States is changing rapidly. This is not Ronan himself. People who are slightly more sensitive around can basically feel this.


    The black movement has become more radical, and various anti-discrimination activities have emerged one after another. The voice of feminism has been heard day by day, and **** groups often raise rainbow flags for parades...


    These will have a profound impact on Hollywood film production and market response.


    In October, a **** parade broke out again in the Hollywood area to support the Canadian community next door to fight for the right to legally get married this year.


    In Los Angeles, this is the fifth time this year.


    Last year, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to recognize the legalization of **** marriage. This group in more states in the United States is also seeking to legalize marriage.


    California seems to be open, but in reality it is very resistant.


    This is why there are frequent marches of **** groups in Los Angeles.


    "Equal rights, this will become a theme that will never become obsolete in American society in the next ten years."


    Standing in front of the office window, Ronan looked at the rainbow flag flying outside the Theory of Relativity Building, and said: "Movies related to this aspect will also become popular."


    Jessica Felton was holding a cup of coffee, standing beside Ronan, and looking outside: "So, you deliberately chose to make "Brokeback Mountain" during this time period?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "It fits the social trend."


    In today''s parade, thousands of gays departed from North Hollywood, passed through the entire Hollywood area, and finally arrived at Century City in Beverly Hills.


    Jessica Felton said: "It is said that many Hollywood stars who support homosexuality also participated in the parade."


    Ronan was quite sure: "As far as I know, Charlize Theron and Sophia Roland and others have gone. They are right in front of the film school next door. The initiators of this event are also there."


    "They are very smart." Jessica Felton immediately thought of the meaning behind this: "This kind of thing, Hollywood has always liked to be in the front, and the publicity of movies and TV is very important."


    She looked at Ronan: "If "Brokeback Mountain" wins, Relativity Entertainment will be ahead of everyone in Hollywood."


    Ronan said, "It''s just a step ahead."


    Jessica Felton asked suddenly: "Ronan, do you support them?"


    When someone asked this question, Ronan would not answer at all, but Jessica Felton, like Robert Lee and George Clint, belonged to someone he could trust.


    Moreover, this is his office, so words can''t be spread outside.


    "I can''t talk about support." Ronan told the truth: "No objection, no support, just let the flow go."


    He turned to Jessica Felton and asked: "What about you? As far as I know, you have never had a boyfriend, right?"


    "Me?" Jessica Felton wondered.


    Ronan deliberately joked: "You won''t even carry the rainbow flag one day?"


    "No." Jessica Felton said bluntly: "Absolutely not."


    She picked up the coffee cup and took a sip: "I don''t support or disagree with this group, my views are the same as yours."


    Ronan said: "I have specifically asked people to investigate. When the New Year comes, they will hold a massive parade, and "Brokeback Mountain" will be released in North America before then."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "You will take advantage of the social situation the most."


    Ronan smiled: "Such a good condition can''t be wasted, right?"


    "This "Hairspray" is also a social situation that uses anti-discrimination and equal rights." Jessica Felton said: "Do you want this musical to hit the Oscars?"


    Ronan shook his head: "It''s not decided yet. I''ll talk about it when the film comes out." He thought for a moment, and said: "Jesse, John Waters is also the director and producer of this project, but the first producer. It¡¯s impossible to give him the position, you take care of it."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "The filming of "Juneo" is going very smoothly. I am not too busy here. The preparatory stage can take care of it, but after the filming and production are completed, the final review work is still up to you. Come do it."


    Ronan said: "Yes, when you go back to Shahai Entertainment, go to see John Waters."


    "Time is almost up, I''m going back." Jessica Felton picked up the coffee cup and turned around while drinking.


    This action that a normal person can easily complete, but because of the sudden shaking of the upright mountain, Jessica Felton''s hand shook, and coffee inevitably spilled out of the cup he held up.


    Due to the protrusion of the mountain, blocking the coffee from falling, the brown liquid fell on Jessica Felton''s white sweater.


    Ronan quickly took the coffee cup in her hand. Because the location was too sensitive to touch, he could only ask, "Is it all right?"


    "It''s okay." Jessica Felton looked annoyed: "It''s been a long time!"


    Ronan tested the temperature of the cup and said, "Fortunately, it''s not hot."


    Hurrying to the desk, UU Reading drew some tissues and handed them to Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton took over and wiped the sweater lightly. The white stains were too Too obvious.


    Jessica Felton didn''t wipe it at all: "I''ll go back and change clothes."


    Ronan pointed and asked, "Are you okay? How about I ask Connie to buy one for you."


    "No." Jessica Felton waved his hand: "I''m used to this situation. I''ll see it when anyone sees it."


    Ronan couldn''t say anything, and sent Jessica Felton out of the office.


    Jessica Felton didn''t seem to care much, walked through the corridor generously and walked into the elevator.


    Ronan shook his head, confessed to Connie, and went to the floor below to discuss with Ang Lee about the awards season and Oscar public relations.


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 Chapter 888： A long way to go

    The Relativity Building is an office floor for the production business of the crew. There has always been a dedicated office for Ang Lee. After returning from the Toronto Film Festival, Ang Lee usually comes to the Relativity Building for two to three days a week to discuss with professionals from the Embassy Film Industry. Related publicity and public relations progress.


    The cooperation with Relativity Entertainment in the past few years, especially the victory of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" at the Oscars, gave Li Ang a deep feeling that PR is not only during the award season, but the years of PR work is an investment.


    The publicity period of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" lasted more than seven months. It was probably a special educational experience and understanding of Western society. Unlike other compatriot directors who always embraced when approaching, Ang Lee has been Pay attention to establishing relationships with distributors and media in various regions and continue to operate.


    He has always believed that the accumulated relationship will become an important network support in the future.


    In fact, the subject of "Brokeback Mountain" is a bit sensitive, and the media has been arguing, but the voice of support has always been heard.


    These come not only from the film itself and the relativity entertainment behind it, but also from Ang Lee''s own efforts.


    From the time "Wedding Banquet" allowed him to truly enter North America, Ang Lee paid attention to the golden trophy and the powerful director award.


    But Ang Lee also knows that in order to win the trophy, it is far from enough to rely on his own efforts, and he has to choose the right partner.


    Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment supported him very strongly, and Ang Lee also tried his best to reward him with high-quality movies.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ special allocation of US$8 million in awards season public relations expenses has been put in place, plus a series of previous expenses including the Venice Film Festival, the total budget for public relations and promotion of the awards is as high as US$12 million.


    Today, the nationwide **** rights movement is on the rise, and Ang Lee is very sure that "Brokeback Mountain" is his another sprint to the Hollywood pyramid.


    In order to gain something at next year¡¯s Oscars, the great director can be described as doing his best. From Asia to Europe to the Americas, from Cannes to Venice to Toronto, Ang Lee will introduce every bit of the movie to the world. The media everywhere in order to achieve the purpose of successfully building momentum.


    Because he knows that although the Oscar judges are concentrated in North America, they are distributed all over the world.


    One vote from these overseas judges is the same value as one vote from North American judges.


    In North America, the public relations work of Embassy Pictures has already begun.


    Since "Brokeback Mountain" won the Golden Lion of Venice, Embassy Pictures has organized three highly specialized public relations teams to be responsible for planning.


    After several Oscar battles, the staff responsible for awards business within Relativity Entertainment has grown rapidly.


    One group is responsible for contacting the media, one group is responsible for New York where the judges are relatively concentrated, and the other group is responsible for public relations in the Los Angeles area, formulating and adjusting corresponding strategies according to the time and area.


    "I had lunch with Todd Mountbatten, the vice chairman of the Directors Guild, at noon today."


    In the office, Ang Lee said to Ronan, who had just arrived: "He participated in the screening of "Brokeback Mountain" at the Toronto Film Festival, and he spoke highly of the film.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The opinions of industry leaders are very important. They can often affect many people. You should focus on them."


    Ang Li said seriously: "My daily schedule for the next three months is almost full. I don''t know how many such lunches or dinners I want to eat."


    Ronan couldn''t help but laughed: "Li, I know this kind of meal is horrible, but I want to win a prize without eating more than 20 meals. It''s basically impossible."


    Ang Lee knows very well that art will never be the only criterion for Oscars. Factors such as luck, popularity, public relations, etc. will all influence the award at the end.


    "Even if it tastes bad," Li Ang said very firmly, "I will eat it too."


    As the director and producer of the film, winning the prize is not just for him alone, but also related to the investment production company and distribution company, the main creative team of the crew, and all the staff.


    A long way to go!


    No matter how unpleasant meals are to be eaten, the actors'' union, directors'' union, and film critics'' association will all have to establish relationships. They can''t talk nonsense. It takes a step by step to get to the Oscar.


    Ang Lee remembered a news he had heard before: "It is said that George Clooney''s "Good Night, So Far" will invest more than $8 million in the awards season.


    Ronan said directly: "George Clooney''s reputation as a director is far less than yours, and Relativity Entertainment is not short of money."


    The publicity offensive of the Embassy Pictures will soon be rolled out. Inviting the college judges to participate in a number of private screenings and various cocktail parties where the celebrity creators are present, and buying space for publicity, these are the most conventional publicity methods.


    Because this film is "Brokeback Mountain", Ronan also specially prepared the Embassy Pictures, and highly specialized naval forces would be dispatched at any time.


    Since Harvey Weinstein hired professionals to discredit "Saving Private Ryan", Oscar public relations no longer just promoted themselves, but also included suppressing strong competitors.


    When the big studios invested only $2 million in Oscar PR for a film, Miramax would spend $5 million on Oscar PR.


    Harvey-Weinstein does have unique features, but the role of money in Oscars can never be ignored.


    After 2010, the public relations expenses of those hot Oscar seed players will basically reach the level of 20 million US dollars.


    This has also spawned a related industry chain. Nowadays, there are marketing companies that do Oscar projects. In fact, this behavior is very common in North America. For example, large companies like Relativity Entertainment specialize in raising lobbyists to lobby in the Senate and House of Representatives. Public relations fees are also a lot, which is reasonable and legal.


    Ang Lee said: "On the film alone, I am not inferior to anyone, and I am not afraid of public relations. My communication skills are still guaranteed."


    Ronan nodded lightly. Compared with other directors from the East, Ang Lee¡¯s biggest advantage is not the ability to direct, nor the combination of Eastern and Western cultures, but to actively integrate into the Hollywood circle.


    "I''m worried about some accidents." Li An said softly: "For example, a director is seriously ill or something else."


    Ronan said: "This can only be dealt with after it appears."


    Having said that, the advantages of the dead are incomparable to the living ones anyway.


    Even if you are seriously ill, you will have sympathy.


    Before the Oscar voting, Elizabeth Taylor had an operation due to a serious illness. The operation almost killed her, but she was upset and won the current Oscar queen because of a blessing in disguise.


    The defeated Shirley McLean said afterwards: "I lost my horse to a tracheal operation!"


    The two chatted for a while, and Ronan said again: "Regardless of the situation, Lee, we only have two goals, the best director and the best film!"


    Ang Lee said, "I understand."


    Ronan also exhorted: "You should communicate well with the protagonists. If the situation permits, it is best to participate in activities such as the **** parade in the Los Angeles area."


    "Jack, Annie and Michelle all participated today." Ang Lee pointed to the direction of the Film Academy: "They are all over there."


    He thought for a while and then said: "Heath did not attend. I heard Michelle say that he has locked himself in the hotel for a long time, preparing for the new film directed by Nolan."


    Ronan said, "I know about it, "The Dark Knight."


    Although Heath Ledger has all kinds of flaws, he is really impeccable when it comes to dedication.


    In order to play a good clown, he began to study the psychology of the role very early.


    A role with a supporting role but actually the protagonist can also give Heath Ledger plenty of room to play.


    Since the protagonist''s halo is basically handed over to the Joker, Christian Bale''s play in the role of Batman is greatly restricted.


    The most typical, the clown in the setting can always easily enter various high-level places, omnipresent and omnipotent.


    Ronan left Ang Lee''s office, went to the post-production room on the other floor, and found David Fincher.


    This great director, who worked slowly and carefully, finally ended all filming of "girl" and led the crew to post-production.


    Ronan specifically talked with David Fincher about "House of Cards", and the script for the first season of Shahai Entertainment has been completed.


    This is not the future, streaming media will become popular in the future, and famous directors have invested in drama shooting, thinking that they will earn a better "money".


    Nowadays, famous film directors rarely direct TV shows unless they are interested.


    David Fincher did not refuse, but he did not agree.


    "Can Shahai Entertainment give me the script first?" David Fincher knows a little about Ronan, knowing that it is not a particularly high-quality project, and the other party cannot afford to invite him to be the director: "I will do it after I read the script. Decided."


    When it comes to a director at the level of David Fincher, he can''t force it. Ronan said, "I will let Shahai Entertainment deliver the script to you as soon as possible."


    David Fincher said, "Yes."


    Ronan turned to ask: "When will the post-production of this film be completed?"


    David Fincher thought about it for a while said: "It will be March or April next year at the earliest."


    Ronan didn''t say anything. After all, half a year of post-production is a normal speed in the industry. For a director with the style of David Fincher, it can even be said to be faster.


    Not every director is a quick shooter like Spielberg.


    Taking advantage of this time, Ronan deliberately watched a short shot edited by David Fincher, but from the picture style, the gloomy tone is very David Fincher.


    The performance of the heroine Rachel McAdams is very brilliant, maybe this role can resonate with her.


    This kind of film may not be as big as a commercial production, but if it works well, it will also have a huge market space.


    When Ronan was leaving, he met Lindsay Bill.


    "Is there time?" Lindsay Bill said, "It just so happens that I want you too."

 Chapter 889： Status equivalence

    "The company has set a budget for Twilight."


    In the office, Lindsay Bill pushed down his black-rimmed glasses and said to Ronan, "The production budget is 35 million dollars, which is sufficient."


    Ronan approved this. Of course he knew that "the magical elements are just embellishments. After all, this is a romantic movie."


    It''s like all kinds of TV dramas with clothes such as workplace, costumes, and crime solving. Everything is for the love triangle.


    Qiong Yao-style romantic dramas no longer meet the needs of the times, but new-style dog-blood romantic dramas quickly filled this market.


    The biggest difference between the two is estimated to be that Xiaosan is no longer full of justice and has become villains.


    Lindsay Bill then said, "As for the director, given your reputation, many directors have expressed a strong interest..."


    "Is there Catherine Hardwick?" Ronan asked.


    Lindsay Bill thought for a while and said, "Yes, she submitted her resume through caa''s channel."


    Ronan reminded, "You pay attention to her. This is the person recommended by Tom Cruise. Tom''s vision is still trustworthy."


    Catherine Hardwick is an art director and has held this position in many films. He has worked with Tom Cruise and served as art director, associate director and executive producer in "Vanilla Sky". .


    At the same time, she is the screenwriter and director of "The Thirteen", which is also a relatively successful low-cost youth film. Strictly speaking, it belongs to the same genre as "Twilight".


    Lindsay Bill checked Catherine Hardwick''s relevant information and said, "The Age of Love 13 is the first official feature film directed by Catherine Hardwick. It won 1012 at a production cost of 1.5 million US dollars. Ten thousand dollars at the box office."


    This data is undoubtedly very convincing.


    Lindsay Bill continued, "This year, as a director and screenwriter, she collaborated with Sony Columbia Pictures on a film called "Lord of Dogtown". The film was released in June. The production cost was $2.5 million, 1341. Ten thousand dollars in total box office."


    Ronan nodded slowly. For a commercial director like him, he values ??commercial data more.


    "Tom is still very reliable." Ronan said.


    Lindsay Bill took over, "From the perspective of "The Age of Thirteen" and "The Lord of Dogtown", Catherine Hardwick should be good at shooting youth themes."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Let¡¯s do it, Lindsay, you first contact Catherine Hardwick. You wrote the specific content of this novel, and you also wrote the screenplay. Catherine Hardwick is not good Appropriate, you should be able to judge."


    Lindsay Bill is no longer the little gunner when she first came to Relativity Entertainment, and said, "Okay, I will ask Catherine Hardwick to interview."


    Ronan turned to ask, "What about the actors?"


    Lindsay Bill said, "I have met Kristen Stewart. She has a lot of experience in acting. In 2002, she filmed "Terror Space" with Judy Foster, and in 2003 with Daniel Quaid and Sharon- Stone co-starred in "The Haunted House", and in 2004 starred in the crime comedy "Little Ghost", and this year she also starred in a drama "No More Silence" released..."


    "This is a child star." Ronan understood.


    Lindsay Bill reminded that "the industry believes that Kristen Stewart has a promising future."


    Ronan made the decision "Send an audition invitation."


    Lindsay Bill said, "I think it''s better to wait for the audition invitation after next year."


    "Huh?" Ronan wondered.


    Lindsay Bill explained, "The crew is still in the early stages of planning, and it will take a while to approve the project. I also have to take into account the shooting of the second season of "Gossip Girl". How can this project not officially start preparations until next year. And Christine -Stewart is too young..."


    Ronan asked, "How old is she this year?"


    "I''m fifteen, but I''ll be sixteen after a few months." Lindsay Bill reminded that "The contract signed before the age of sixteen will have a lot of restrictions on the crew, but after sixteen, things get better ."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "The actors are not busy with auditions. First determine the director and then form the crew. The actors can audition at the end."


    Lindsay Bill said, "I think so too."


    Ronan once again emphasized, "As for actors, there is only priority, no choice. Kristen Stewart has a good audition effect. The crew can wait for her for a few months. We can afford to wait. If the audition effect is average, we have others. The choice can be considered."


    "I understand." Lindsay Bill is not a novice in Hollywood, knowing that there is never a shortage of actors in the circle, and said, "As for the actor, my assistant has contacted Robert Pattinson, and his acting experience is equally rich. He has appeared in "The Ring of the Nibelungen" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." In addition, Henry Cavill is also interested in this role."


    Ronan smiled and asked, "Does the schedule of "Transformers" conflict with your project?"


    Lindsay Bill said, "It can be adjusted."


    Ronan waved his hand, "It''s up to the audition to decide."


    Henry Cavill has determined to play the role of Duke in "Transformers", but he did not expect to be interested in the role of vampire again.


    The "Transformers" crew is in preparation, including Candice Swanepoel and Henry Cavill and many other roles, Michael Bella has been to the desert of Nevada to start the final training before filming.


    The filming of this film, regardless of the male and female protagonists, has a lot of running scenes, requiring excellent physical fitness and sufficient flexibility.


    Although difficult and dangerous action scenes will be completed by stunts, some ordinary action scenes also require actors to play in person.


    If "Transformers" can achieve the expected results, Henry Cavill has passed the audition for the "Twilight" crew, the British actor may become so popular in the next few years.


    Ronan will not take the initiative to interfere in the audition of the crew, because in his eyes, the vampire actor only needs to be on the line for appearance and acting skills, and it doesn''t make a big difference who will act.


    Also includes Isabella, who used to be Kristen Stewart.


    There are really many outstanding actresses in Hollywood between 1985 and 1990, and there are more than a dozen of them who can only think of Ronan by their names.


    As for people who think of people after seeing their names, that''s more.


    Once on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, according to the habit of the entertainment industry there, there are also sayings such as the four heavenly kings, the four big huadans and the four small huadans for Hollywood stars.


    Afterwards, Ronan read the list of audition actors handed over by Lindsay Bill. Now Relativity Entertainment has a reputation. Any project with a slightly higher investment will attract many quasi-star actors to submit resumes.


    For example, in the audition list of the heroine, there are even an auntie-level actor like Amy Adams.


    In addition, Ronan also saw a familiar name-Brie Larson.


    Fang Lian Aunt, looks like a perfect match with Nun Niu Wu Fang.


    The actress who has just turned sixteen is also a child star. Although she is not too old, she has appeared in many movies.


    There are detailed explanations on the information. Brie Larson is a child star of Disney and has been performing on the Disney Children''s Channel since the age of nine.


    Brie Larson estimated that she had forged an indissoluble bond with Disney early on, but if she or her parents took a little bit of attention, she would understand the importance of this relationship with Disney.


    Perhaps this is also an important reason why Brie Larson once became a square-faced aunt.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    At night, a private club in the Santa Monica Valley was brightly lit, and a luxury car came from a distance and stopped in front of the newly decorated club house.


    Dick Cook, the owner of the clubhouse, is waiting here.


    When the Bentley car stopped, he personally stepped forward and pulled the door.


    Seeing Robert Iger getting out of the car, Dick Cook shook hands with him "Welcome, Bob."


    Robert Iger nodded slightly, "Good evening, Dick."


    Dick Cook leads the way, "Go here."


    Robert Iger followed him into the clubhouse, and walked along a secluded road towards an independent house.


    "Is he here?" Robert Iger asked with a smile.


    Dick Cook said, "In order to avoid the attention of the caring people, he has already arrived."


    Before coming to the house, as the president of The Walt Disney Group, Dick Cook knocked gently on the door. Someone came to open the door and led them in.


    Michael Eisner sat on a chair with a cup of coffee on the round table in front of him.


    Seeing Robert Iger, he seemed to want to take the initiative to say hello, but his long-standing habit made him sit still on the chair.


    "Good evening, Mr. Eisner." Robert Iger smiled like Disney''s iconic Mickey Mouse.


    Michael Eisner squeezed out a smile. "You are here, Bob." He pointed to the chair next to him. "Sit down and you are welcome."


    "Thank you." Robert Iger didn''t move that chair, but pulled the other one beside him and sat opposite Michael Eisner.


    This seems to be polite and polite, but it faintly expresses the equal status of the two sides makes Michael Eisner frowned slightly.


    Michael Eisner turned his head to look at Dick Cook, probably used to being aloof, and said in a commanding tone, "Dick, go outside, don''t let anyone disturb us."


    Dick Cook did not change his face, and said with a smile, "You guys talk, I''ll see how the supper is prepared."


    After going out of the room, Dick Cook''s face inevitably appeared in a haze.


    "Long time no see, Bob." Michael Eisner looked at Robert Iger, who was opposite, and said, "I remember the last time we sat together for coffee, when you were at Disney, when you were just promoted."


    Robert Iger smiled and said, "It happened five years ago?"


    Michael Eisner said, "Think about it now, it seems that it happened yesterday."


    Some things, with his face and status, it is not easy to say it happily.


    .

 Chapter 890： Ask for help

    Away from the detached house, Dick Cook came near the swimming pool and sat in a chair.


    It was his wife who really ran the club. At this moment, he walked over, sat next to him, and asked with concern: "How''s the talk?"


    Dick Cook picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and shook his head slightly: "Not sure, I was kicked out."


    "Get out?" Cook''s wife frowned.


    Dick Cook said with some helplessness: "You don''t know the nature of Michael Eisner."


    The wife was silent for a long time before sighing and said: "This time, he is very dangerous, right?"


    In front of him is the person Dick Cook trusts the most: "Isn''t he being forced to a certain level, realizing that the situation is not good, and taking the role of Michael Eisner, would take the initiative to find a former subordinate like Robert Iger?"


    Who is Michael Eisner? It is estimated that no one knows better than his old subordinate who has been with him for many years.


    "That''s right." The wife thought about the same reason and asked: "Relativity Entertainment is now a shareholder of Disney. Will they cooperate with Michael Eisner?"


    Dick Cook said: "It''s difficult, but Michael Eisner must strive for it. Most of the shareholders who supported Michael Eisner in the past have an unclear attitude now, and it is very likely that they will switch to Roy Disney at the shareholders meeting. , Or remain neutral. Michael Eisner¡¯s bag company has almost no funds to continue to take in Disney¡¯s shares, and now Roy Disney has an overall advantage..."


    The wife said: "Michael Eisner will step down?"


    Dick Cook did not speak, although he did not want to admit it, the situation was really unfavorable.


    Still the same sentence, as long as the situation can be accepted, with Michael Eisner''s arrogance, it is impossible to take the initiative to ask former subordinate Robert Iger for help.


    "What do you do?" the wife said suddenly.


    Dick Cook smiled: "I haven''t thought about it yet."


    The wife got closer and suddenly said, "You are the president of Disney. You have been working for Disney since 1970. You have not left Disney for a day in 35 years. In terms of qualifications, ability, and experience, you are top notch at Disney."


    She glanced at her silent husband and continued: "Even Robert Iger can become the CEO of a large entertainment media group. Why don''t you seek to go further."


    Dick Cook shook his head: "Do you think I haven''t thought about it? Do you know how difficult this step is?"


    "Roy Disney is old, and the past has proven that he is not good at running companies." His wife suddenly said: "Take down Michael Eisner, Roy Disney needs a new CEO."


    Dick Cook looked at his wife and asked, "Have you been in contact with Roy Disney?"


    The wife hurriedly waved her hand: "No, you know, I will never do such a thing without telling you." She calmly looked at her husband: "I''m just thinking about your future."


    Dick Cook sighed, but didn''t reply.


    Although there was a lot of dissatisfaction and other thoughts, Dick Cook never took action.


    Inside Walt Disney, Dick Cook even has the nickname "Disney''s most kind person", otherwise he would not have followed Michael Eisner without turning back.


    Michael Eisner''s promotion of him to the position of group president was naturally a comprehensive consideration.


    The wife said again: "Think about it, don''t force yourself, no matter what you decide, I will support you." She also sighed: "Without you, this club will be closed."


    Dick Cook was silent, only thinking of the past 35 years.


    He started working at Disney in 1970. At first he worked as a steam locomotive and monorail driver in an amusement park. Later he was transferred to the film production department to take over the shooting and distribution work and accumulated rich work experience.


    This Walt Disney battle is difficult to end peacefully. Michael Eisner won. It¡¯s good to say that as long as you continue to sit on the seat of Disney¡¯s chairman and CEO, there are always many ways to deal with Roy Disney¡¯s complaint. Act of law.


    But did Michael Eisner lose? What can he do to fight against the consortium of Roy Disney and the Disney Group so many shareholders?


    The 35-year old Disney employees will inevitably be swept out by then?


    However, even if you contact Roy Disney, it is estimated that the other party will not believe you?


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    Inside the white house, Michael Eisner has ended his exchange with Robert Iger.


    "Bob, when Disney acquired ABC, when I saw you for the first time, I thought you were a talent." Michael Eisner began to recall the past of the two: "At that time, I thought that you must have a great future. This has transferred you from ABC to Disney."


    Robert Iger always maintained a kind smile: "I have always been grateful to Mr. Eisner."


    The habit that Michael Eisner has cultivated for many years is difficult to change. Disney''s dogmatic style has penetrated into his bones: "Among the many people I brought out, you are also the best developed."


    Robert Iger smiled, but he didn''t agree with him. If he really admired him, why should he be transferred to the island country?


    Michael Eisner couldn¡¯t understand Robert Iger¡¯s thoughts, and said to himself: ¡°Like you, like Dick, they are all my old men and old friends, so if anything happens, I always think of you first. can¡­¡­"


    He paused. It seemed that the following words were hard to say, but the current situation forced him to say: "You can rely on old men and old friends."


    Robert Iger knew what Michael Eisner wanted to do with him, because it was one of the many possibilities envisioned by the plan.


    Relativity Entertainment has successively bought shares of Disney and became a company with relatively high stakes. This is one of its goals.


    Secretly working with Roy Disney to compress the space of Michael Eisner, one of the purposes is to let Michael Eisner go where he is today.


    Even if you don''t leave, it''s almost the end, Relativity Entertainment will take the initiative to find Michael Eisner.


    According to the previous team''s assessment, Michael Eisner may find him, his old subordinate, very likely.


    After all, it is easier to draw up a relationship between two parties.


    Today''s meeting is also a relatively ideal result.


    "Do you need help if you have something?" Robert Iger seemed to say very much, his smile still on his face, but the words he said were not leaking: "I will never refuse to help."


    Michael Eisner swept his gaze over Robert Iger and said, "Actually, it is not difficult. Bob, you have worked at Disney for many years. You should have heard about me and Roy Disney. Now Roy- Disney not only sued me to the Delaware Chancery Court with a lot of people, but also with many shareholders, preparing to attack me at this year''s Disney shareholders meeting and dismiss all of my positions."


    He said the real purpose: "Relativity Entertainment''s shares in Disney seem to have reached 3%, right?"


    "Relativity Entertainment has a part of Disney''s shares." Robert Iger slowly accepted: "I''ve heard of what you said. Roy Disney actually had contact with Relativity Entertainment some time ago." He explained: " Roy Disney probably wants to seek the support of Relativity Entertainment."


    Michael Eisner raised his brows and asked: "Did Relativity Entertainment make a decision?"


    Robert Iger spread his hands and said, "Roy Disney saw Ronan, not me. I am not very clear about the details."


    Michael Eisner said: "Bob, we are old friends. I have never had a conflict of interest with you. You have to do me this favor!"


    Even at this time, Michael Eisner still said that he wanted, not please.


    Robert Iger has a very strong view of the overall situation. Although this is not very pleasant, he is not entangled in such details at all, saying: "You can tell me, my responsibility is the daily operation of the company, and this aspect is not in my scope of responsibility. Within, I can hardly speak."


    Michael Eisner asked: "Ronan Anderson?"


    "Yes, only Ronan can make this kind of decision for Relativity Entertainment." Robert Iger knew very well that after a series of plans and Michael Eisner refused to meet Ronan in the summer, the time for an interview between the two parties was ripe. "Mr. Eisner I am the CEO of Relativity Entertainment. I can neither exceed my powers nor damage the interests of Relativity Entertainment.¡±


    Michael Eisner looked at Robert Iger and looked at the polite smile of the former subordinate. Knowing that it was impossible for him to help privately, he said, "Bob, you can help me meet Yoronan." "


    It seems that this kind of thing can only be discussed with Ronan Anderson in person.


    That young man is said to be very difficult to deal with.


    But if you can win more support, you may be a little bit more likely to stay at Disney.


    You can''t just step down in such a desperate way, and once you step down, you will be ruined.


    Robert Iger just thought for a few seconds and said, "I will contact Ronan when I turn around, but Mr. Eisner, I don''t guarantee Ronan will agree."


    Michael Eisner said: "Give me a copy of Ronan''s contact information. After you contact Ronan, I will call him personally."


    Robert Iger found out Ronan''s contact information and handed it to Michael Eisner: "I will persuade Ronan to meet with you. I can''t guarantee the rest."


    "I see." Michael Eisner waved his hand and said, "Bob, come here today."


    Although the tone and attitude of these words were very uncomfortable, Robert Iger said nothing, got up and left.


    Michael Eisner looked at the phone number in his hand, frowned slightly, and thought.


    That night, Ronan received a call from Robert Iger: "Michael Eisner wants to have an interview with you."


    The two met at the company and talked about it very late.


    But Michael Eisner''s phone call didn''t come through until a day later, and the two parties agreed to meet three days later.


    Ronan and Robert Iger are also ready.

 Chapter 891： Take advantage of the fire

    Chicago, the crew of "The Dark Knight" officially started filming. The black bats and the white clowns will soon stage a soul showdown in this city.


    After attending the opening ceremony, Ronan left the crew and went to a hotel in downtown Chicago.


    This is the property Tom Cruise invests in, and it is also the place where Ronan carefully selected to meet with Michael Eisner.


    Entering a reception room, Ronan waited for ten minutes, and Michael Eisner arrived.


    "Good morning, Ronan." Michael Eisner took the initiative to shake hands with Ronan.


    Ronan looked calm and shook his hand: "Hello, Michael."


    Invited Michael Eisner to sit down and asked Connie to bring coffee. Soon there were only two of them left in the reception room.


    Michael Eisner knew that there was no time and capital wasted, and went straight to the topic: "Relativistic Entertainment is now a shareholder of Disney. I am the chairman of the company''s board of directors. Speaking of which, we are also our own."


    Ronan politely said: "Relativity Entertainment is just a small shareholder."


    "Relativity Entertainment is not a minority shareholder." Michael Eisner said: "Disney''s shareholding is dispersed. Those who hold more than 3% of the shares can be called major shareholders."


    Unlike the old man Robert Iger, Michael Eisner''s attitude towards Ronan is completely different, because he knows very well that Ronan can be equal to him regardless of his status or the wealth he represents.


    Michael Eisner''s voice suddenly changed: "I heard Bob say, did you meet Roy Disney some time ago?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I have seen it once. Roy Disney talked to me about the shareholders meeting at the end of next year." He looked at Michael Eisner, without any circumstance, and said directly: "Michael, I listen to Bao Bo mentioned the last time you met, and he also knows about Disney."


    Michael Eisner asked: "Does Roy Disney want you to support him?"


    Ronan said: "Roy-Disney told me that he wants to initiate a dismissal resolution at this year''s general meeting of shareholders, and hopes that I can support Disney''s replacement of the new chairman and CEO."


    Hearing this, Michael Eisner was not surprised at all, and said: "Roy Disney is joking about Disney''s future."


    Ronan looked at Michael Eisner without speaking.


    Michael Eisner couldn''t avoid the key question. After all, this was the purpose of finding Ronan. He asked slowly: "You... won''t agree to Roy Disney?"


    Ronan did not answer positively: "Relativity Entertainment does not want to participate in Disney''s internal issues, and we have never intervened in any other company''s internal management or other disputes."


    He sighed lightly: "We have been in contact for a long time, and originally intended to cooperate in the distribution of peripheral channels. Relativity Entertainment''s stake in Disney was also a decision I made. I originally thought that both of us could have a close relationship with animation. Cooperation¡­¡­"


    Michael Eisner is listening while judging that Relativity Entertainment has basically taken the initiative to develop itself in the past, and indeed has not intervened in infighting with other companies. Disney¡¯s advantage in the distribution of animation peripherals is the world¡¯s first. Relativity Entertainment has long been cooperating with Disney in this regard.


    In the first half of this year, the two parties initially contacted, but later he did not respond positively...


    Michael Eisner tentatively said: "Ronan, you are a shareholder of Disney, and you have a full reason to participate in Disney affairs."


    Ronan laughed helplessly: "I didn''t expect that you and Roy Disney would come to this point. According to my vision, you and Roy Disney have worked together for more than 20 years and are also old friends. After all, this is an internal contradiction. You can always find the same position and finally compromise with each other..."


    Michael Eisner said: "It''s not what I want, it''s Roy Disney!"


    When things came to the present, it was impossible for the two to compromise.


    Ronan also knows this, but what he said is not like this: "From the perspective of investors, in order to protect the interests of Relativity Entertainment, I suggest you sit together and talk."


    "Absolutely impossible!" Michael Eisner said in a low voice: "I have let people come into contact with Roy Disney, and Roy Disney clearly stated that if I want to sit at the negotiating table, I must resign as chairman and chief executive of Walt Disney. The position of executive officer."


    Ronan''s expression gradually became serious, as if he realized the seriousness of the problem.


    "In order for the two parties to establish closer cooperation." Ronan said slowly: "Relativistic Entertainment has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Disney. A stable and developing Disney is in line with the investment interests of Relativity Entertainment."


    Michael Eisner said directly: "Unless one of Roy Disney and I leave completely, Disney will not be able to stabilize."


    He looked at Ronan: "As a shareholder, do you have to choose Ronan?"


    Ronan asked, "Do you mean to let me choose to support you at the shareholders meeting?"


    Michael Eisner specifically reminded: "Don''t forget, who made Disney what it is today."


    Ronan did not speak, and seemed to be lost in thought.


    "As we all know, Roy Disney is not good at management." Michael Eisner said again: "Can he lead Disney to a better development? On the contrary, if Roy Disney hadn''t existed, Disney would have been under my leadership. Next, ushered in a new situation."


    He looked at Ronan: "As a Disney shareholder, shouldn''t you choose the best leader for the company''s development?"


    Ronan sighed softly: "Michael, what you said is very reasonable, but Relativity Entertainment...Well, how do you say it? It''s not just about the long-term benefits of investment."


    Michael Eisner laughed and said: "I can guarantee that as long as I stay in office, Disney''s peripheral channels will be opened for Relativity Entertainment in the future. All peripheral products of Relativity Entertainment will enjoy the same channels as Disney''s products. Treatment."


    According to Michael Eisner, this condition is already very generous.


    Ronan smiled, but said: "The last time we first came into contact, we talked about this aspect. "Pirates of the Caribbean" related content was licensed to Disneyland, and Relativity Entertainment''s products entered Disney Town and Disney boutiques. Peripheral channel sales."


    The meaning of this statement is quite clear. This is a deal that has been negotiated a long time ago and cannot be used as a current condition.


    Michael Eisner''s eyes narrowed, and he faintly heard the meaning of taking advantage of the fire.


    None of these **** is innocent.


    He tentatively asked: "Ronan, what do you want? Feel free to talk."


    Ronan still did not answer, but said: "Although Relativity Entertainment is only a minority shareholder, he does not want to intervene in Disney''s internal fighting..."


    Michael Eisner cursed in his heart, if he still believes this kind of nonsense, he would be a fool!


    Ronan''s words continue: "But the current status, reputation and appeal of Relativity Entertainment has some influence on the entire industry. I am not bragging, am I?"


    Michael Eisner cannot deny this basic fact. In the past two or three years alone, Relativity Entertainment is definitely one of the best companies in Hollywood in terms of film and television production and distribution operations.


    "Of course not." Michael Eisner resisted his unhappiness and said.


    "The choice of Relativity Entertainment will affect many shareholders." Ronan did not wait for Michael Eisner to respond, saying: "This is Roy Disney''s view. Therefore, Roy Disney attaches great importance to Relativity Entertainment. select¡­¡­"


    Michael Eisner understands that Roy Disney must have made certain promises: "It seems that Roy has made some conditions in order to win the support of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan said naturally: "It''s not wrong to say that. In addition to the peripheral channels, Disney and Relativity Entertainment are fully cooperating. Roy Disney also promised me to help Relativity Entertainment become a member of paa!"


    "What?" Michael Eisner was taken aback and slandered: Is Roy Disney crazy?


    "It''s not just that." Ronan was completely eloquent: "Roy Disney also licenses all surrounding and derivative copyrights of Disney animated films to Relativity Entertainment."


    Roy Disney and Michael Eisner are in an endless situation. There is no trust between the two. Even if Michael Eisner goes to verify, he will not believe what Roy Disney said.


    In this situation, Ronan should not be too ridiculous as long as he speaks, as he has some credibility.


    Michael Eisner shook his head: "This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" He stared at Ronan closely: "Roy Disney will not accept this condition."


    Ronan opened his hands and looked open and frank: "Michael, with the current situation, do I need to lie?"


    Michael Eisner hesitated because one thing came to mind. Ronan''s reputation and credibility are well-known in Hollywood, and he is recognized as one of the most honest and reliable people in Hollywood.


    But these don''t make him believe those words, Roy Disney is a member of the Disney family, famously conservative.


    Moreover, the so-called major shareholder of Relativity Entertainment is not true to its name.


    No one knows better than Michael Eisner, a person in the first-hand development stage of the Walt Disney Group, that after years of financial operations and mergers and acquisitions, Disney''s equity is very scattered.


    In this way, no one can dominate the whole family, but he is the so-called professional manager who benefits most.


    "This kind of incredible thing is unbelievable." Michael Eisner slowly shook his head, pointing to the crux of the problem: "Roy Disney will pay such a high price for such a little support."


    He simply said directly: "No one will pay a bargaining chip far beyond the rewards for your support!"


    Ronan laughed and said faintly: "Michael, I am not only representing Relativity Entertainment, but an alliance!"

 Chapter 892： Verify

    Hearing Ronan''s words, Michael Eisner suddenly had an unfavorable premonition. Is it possible that Disney will have a third party in addition to him and Roy Disney?


    Ronan and Robert Iger have made sufficient preparations, and have thoroughly analyzed Michael Eisner and Roy Disney. At this moment, they can guess his thoughts somewhat, and said: "There are some things and some things, and there is no need to hide them. In order to ensure the investment interests of Relativity Entertainment, I have reached an agreement with some investors."


    Michael Eisner knew that the investor Ronan said must be a shareholder of Disney, and asked, "Who is there?"


    "Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse..." Ronan whispered seven names.


    "You are united together?" Michael Eisner would not be gullible, and he was a little bit heartbroken: "Are you a business man, are you united with such a vampire?"


    Ronan said calmly: "It''s just that there are common interests."


    Michael Eisner thought about it. If Ronan said it was true, the equity he could directly affect would reach 12%.


    This is already a very powerful force. After all, as long as half of the shareholders cast a vote of no confidence on the resolution, according to Disney''s procedures, he must step down.


    Michael Eisner still doesn''t believe it: "They invested in Disney. They were all introduced by me back then. I have been in contact with them before. They are more inclined to support Roy Disney."


    "But they also don''t believe that Roy Disney can lead Disney out of the current predicament." Ronan directly took out Michael Eisner''s words: "However, I persuaded them. Because they believe in my vision and vision in this industry. Ability, they are willing to follow in the footsteps of successful people."


    Michael Eisner suddenly realized that he was not only the boss of Relativity Entertainment, but also the person with the best vision and ability in the Hollywood industry.


    Ronan continued: "If there is not so much support, why does Roy-Disney offer generous terms with respect to the shares of Relativity Entertainment?"


    Thinking about the conditions Ronan said before, and then thinking about the current situation, Michael Eisner felt that this might not be just a rhetoric.


    For the support of such a large force, Roy Disney must pay a certain price.


    "You..." Michael Eisner stared at Ronan: "What do you want?"


    Ronan waved his hand, looking particularly open and honest: "Michael, I''m not in a hurry to talk, you can go to verify that these investors were all introduced by you back then, and it is not difficult to get in touch with them."


    Hearing these words, Michael Eisner believed a little bit in his heart.


    Because it''s true or false, you can tell at a glance.


    Michael Eisner said directly: "Ronan, come here today." He has to check before he can decide what to do next: "You will stay in Chicago for the time being?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I will be in Chicago in the last few days."


    Michael Eisner stood up: "We''ll meet again another day."


    Ronan stood up and shook his hand: "You have my contact information, you can call me at any time."


    Before leaving, Michael Eisner emphasized once again: "Ronan, Disney was developed under my leadership after all."


    Ronan didn''t say much, and kept sending Michael Eisner out of the reception room.


    Michael Eisner came to the underground parking lot. After getting in the car, he waited for the car to drive onto the highway, took out his mobile phone, looked up a few numbers, and started calling.


    Returning to the reception room, Ronan stood in front of the window and looked for a while, took out his mobile phone, and dialed Robert Iger''s number.


    "Is there any problem in New York?" Ronan asked.


    "Don''t worry." Robert Iger''s confident voice came from the earpiece: "It''s already coordinated. They only need to deal with Michael Eisner verbally. No actual action is required. However, there is one thing I want. As a reminder, if our plan does not go well, they will deny what they said at any time and continue to choose the original plan."


    Ronan said, "The overall situation on my side is going well. Don''t forget, I have already found someone to take over for them, including us."


    Robert Iger said: "They are very satisfied with it."


    "There are not many people who are rich and want to enter Hollywood." Ronan said softly: "If they miss this opportunity, they can only wait for Disney to slowly appreciate. Who can guarantee that even if Roy Disney wins, it will bring Disney''s meeting Is it success?"


    This is actually the place that makes some centrist shareholders hesitate the most, because Roy Disney is really mediocre in terms of operating capabilities.


    Robert Iger said: "Roy Disney asked me to meet in the afternoon."


    Ronan said: "Let''s deal with him first. We have used him to force Michael Eisner to the point where he has to make a choice."


    The two said a few more words, and Robert Iger said: "We keep in touch."


    When the phone was hung up, Ronan sat in the reception room, thinking quietly for a long time, especially the risk control.


    Wherever business investment and operation are possible, there is no risk? Along with opportunities, there will always be the option of risk.


    Ronan considers, if it really fails, how to end it, so that Relativity Entertainment can minimize the loss.


    Perhaps he is too cautious. Before considering success, he must first predict whether the consequences of failure are bearable.


    In case of failure, what is the most likely outcome? Roy Disney drove away Michael Eisner, because he couldn''t get back the copyright of the feature film of Pixar Animation Studios, which caused Steve Jobs to tear up the agreement and wanted to turn what he got from Disney into the flower in the mirror. Then the funds from the Pacific Investment Foundation were locked up because they became Disney''s equity...


    Such consequences can be tolerated by Relativity Entertainment, but the expansion speed will be greatly delayed.


    Moreover, the shares of Disney won''t be without the possibility of appreciation in the future.


    At noon, Ronan left the reception room, had lunch in the hotel, and then went to the crew.


    The "Dark Knight" crew has officially started filming, and he is now in Chicago, and he must always pay attention to it appropriately.


    Especially Christopher Nolan, Ronan and him, whether it is business cooperation or personal friendship, get along very well.


    "It is my luck to have the full support of you and Relativity Entertainment."


    On the temporarily closed streets, taking advantage of the long break between filming of the crew, Christopher Nolan communicated with Ronan for a while: "Ronan, without you, I could not have so much power in the crew."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This is what you won with your ability and business performance."


    Christopher Nolan asked suddenly: "Will we continue to cooperate?"


    Ronan said without hesitation: "Of course, as long as you are willing, we can cooperate for a long time."


    "Between "The Dark Knight" and the third one, I plan to make another movie." Christopher Nolan said simply: "I have a preliminary idea. It is probably a sci-fi type, and the investment may be high."


    Ronan thought of a name, on the surface calmly, said: "I believe in your ability and strength, and Relativity Entertainment and I will support you."


    Unlike other directors, Ronan knows very well that Christopher Nolan has always been a director with very strong commercial attributes.


    Christopher Nolan said: "I have decided that I will let Jonathan write the script first and show it to you as soon as it is finished."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes." After thinking about it, he still asked, "Can you tell me what you think?"


    Christopher Nolan didn''t hide it, saying, "It''s probably about dreams and theft."


    Ronan instantly understood that there should be nothing wrong with the previous commercial masterpiece "Inception."


    After chatting for a while, Christopher Nolan went to prepare for the shooting of the next scene. Ronan stood in the rest area and watched silently.


    The previous "Inception" is undoubtedly a big success, regardless of word of mouth or box office, it can be described as an explosion.


    Remember that the actor is Leonardo DiCaprio.


    However, Relativity Entertainment has never had any cooperation between Leonardo. If Shahai Entertainment invests in filming "Inception", it will definitely change a actor.


    Actors, or superstar actors of the same level as Leonardo, Relativity Entertainment is also easy to find.


    Several yellow long-nosed school buses entered the set. Ronan saw Heath Ledger wearing a clown mask. The Australian actor looked a lot thinner and had an inexplicable change in temperament.


    The crew signed strict restrictions with Heath Ledger, so there is no need to worry about him making trouble during filming.


    In addition, the "Dark Knight" crew also hired professional psychological counselors for the main actors according to Ronan''s suggestion.


    According to the script, both Joker and Batman have serious psychological problems.


    Ronan doesn''t want to see the actors have problems while working on the crew.


    Relatively speaking, Christian Bale¡¯s adjustment ability is better, but he has also reacted in the early stage, and he is somewhat dissatisfied with the role setting After all, from the protagonist to the actual supporting role, even the protagonist¡¯s halo Give another character, there will be more or less complaints.


    Don''t worry Ronan, Christopher Nolan has already convinced Christian Bale.


    Anyway, this is a Batman movie after all.


    Filming started quickly and went quite smoothly. After a scene was filmed, with the plot set to open and hang the clown, half of the afternoon passed unconsciously.


    Towards four o''clock in the afternoon, Connie received a call and walked over and said: "Michael Eisner''s assistant called and asked to continue meeting at the hotel tomorrow morning."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Yes."


    Connie called back. Ronan was just about to leave, and Charles Rowan, the producer representing Warner Bros., suddenly came to him.


    "Do you have time, Ronan." Charles Rowan said directly: "I want to talk to you about Batman Part 3."

 Chapter 893： Warner Bros. requirements

    The crew was still filming, Ronan and Charles Rowan approached a cafe and found a quiet deck.


    "The Dark Knight" has already started filming." Charles Rowan said first. "Unsurprisingly, the film will be officially released in the summer of 2007. I talked with Christopher Nolan in detail, and he will only direct the established " "Batman" trilogy, after "The Dark Knight Rises", he will leave this series."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Charlie, believe me, what Director Nolan left to Warner Bros. will be a very valuable asset."


    These trilogy can be regarded as the peak of superhero movies in both word-of-mouth and commercial aspects. The Batman, who was pulled down from the altar and turned into a human, won a reputation for Warner Bros.


    But on the other hand, the style of the movie also profoundly affected Warner Bros.


    This influence is not only on Warner Bros. itself, but also on movie audiences. When they see Batman and Batman-related dc superhero adaptations, they will inevitably think of Christopher Nolan¡¯s trilogy and a humanity. Master of transformation.


    Then, the following Batman and related movies will always be treated unfairly by fans...


    No one knows better than Ronan that these trilogy have made dc comics and restricted dc comics.


    Charles Rowan agreed, "I believe this too. The movie "Batman" has been reborn in the hands of you and Christopher Nolan."


    Ronan looked at Charles Rowan, and the other party came to him. It was impossible to say a few words of praise.


    Charles Rowan¡¯s words really changed, "Such a masterpiece is very rare, so... well, how do I say, Warner Bros. wants to keep the "Batman" trilogy."


    Ronan faintly guessed, but on the surface he didn''t change his voice. "Didn''t we have an agreement. Relativity Entertainment only has investment rights and corresponding dividend rights. The copyrights of these three movies are completely owned by Warner Bros."


    Charles Rowan said, "It''s true that many senior Warner Bros. leaders have talked to me one after another, wanting the "Batman" movie to become a complete Warner movie.


    Ronan suddenly smiled, "Does this mean you want to kick Relativity Entertainment out?"


    "No, no..." Charles Rowan quickly explained, "Warner Bros does not mean that. We want to buy out the investment agreement for the "Batman" trilogy between Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment in advance."


    Ronan resolutely said, "Impossible. The funds for "The Dark Knight" have been invested in. Relativity Entertainment has formulated multiple plans for the promotion of "The Dark Knight", and some even submitted it to Warner Bros. It is impossible for Relativity Entertainment. drop out."


    Charles Rowan also knows that it is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to withdraw from "The Dark Knight". In fact, Kevin Tesohala is not talking about "The Dark Knight".


    "This "Dark Knight" is still implemented in accordance with the signed agreement." Charles Rowan said "But Relativity Entertainment withdrew from the investment and production of the "Dark Knight Rise", the final piece of the trilogy.


    Ronan asked, "Warner Bros. wants to complete the production solely?"


    Charles Rowan did not deny that "this is one of the biggest signs of "Batman", Warner Bros. and DC Comics."


    Ronan sighed, "Charlie, I have always been very particular about the spirit of contract. I can''t do things like breaking a contract in the middle..."


    Charles Rowan interrupted Ronan''s words "Warner Bros. can buy out the remaining contracts."


    "This is not a question of paid buyout." Ronan shook his head. "Relativity Entertainment dares to invest in such top-notch productions, and there is no shortage of this capital."


    Charles Rowan understood, and asked "Ronan, your terms?"


    Ronan did not answer. Instead, he said, "The first "Moment of War", the final global box office reached 640.5 million US dollars, I will not elaborate on the rest of the peripheral income. This "Dark Knight" as a sequel, box office It must be higher than the first one. I expect it may be as high as $1 billion, and the box office of the third one has a high probability of surpassing the second..."


    Charles Rowan said, "It is also possible to decline."


    Ronan spread his hand and said, "Warner Bros. thinks it will decline? So, let''s still maintain the contract investment. Relativity Entertainment sets a guaranteed box office and revenue, and the excess part belongs to Relativity Entertainment..."


    "Don''t be kidding." Charles Rowan smiled. "Even if I agree, the Warner Bros. board of directors will not agree."


    Ronan said directly, "So, why does Relativity Entertainment give up projects with such good profit prospects?"


    Charles Rowan can only say again, "Ronan, talk about your terms."


    The promotion and distribution of "The Dark Knight Rises" is in the hands of Warner Bros. Relativity Entertainment is relatively passive, and this is not a must.


    Moreover, Relativity Entertainment is doing its best to deal with Disney, and there will be 20th Century Fox in the next stage, and it is impossible for Warner Bros. to be tough.


    Moreover, a big hole has been dug for Warner Bros. Warner Bros. will focus more energy on itself in the future.


    But Ronan can never give up easily, and he must show a strong enough attitude.


    "I step back this step, Relativity Entertainment will have a huge loss." Ronan said very beautifully. "But considering the good cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. for many years, considering my friendship with Kevin, this step can be retreated. "


    Charles Rowan breathed a sigh of relief.


    Ronan continued, "Warner Bros. doesn''t need to buy out or pay compensation to Relativity Entertainment..."


    Hearing this, Charles Rowan became nervous, because not having money often meant greater trouble.


    As he expected, Ronan said unhurriedly, "I remember that New Line Pictures under Warner Bros. has completed the integration of Tolkien¡¯s "Lord of the Rings" series of film and television copyrights. How about this, Warner Bros. The copyright of "Bitman" is transferred to Relativity Entertainment."


    Charles Rowan was already prepared, but he was still frightened by this big lion¡¯s mouth. He didn¡¯t think about it at all. He directly found an excuse to refuse. "Although New Line Pictures is a subsidiary of Warner Bros., it is an independent operation. We There is an agreement with Robert Shea not to interfere with New Line Pictures. Warner Bros. cannot do this."


    Ronan certainly would not believe this kind of refusal. Once the new line film failed miserably on the "Golden Compass", Warner Bros. immediately kicked Robert Shay out, putting the new line film industry under full control.


    He also knew that the possibility was unlikely, and used this time to think about the price Warner Bros. was willing to pay and what the other party might have exchanged.


    "This makes me very embarrassed." Ronan thought as he said, "I always have to give the company an explanation."


    Charles Rowan said, "I''m speaking from the standpoint of a friend, Ronan, your conditions must at least be within the acceptance range of Warner Bros."


    Ronan looked very persuasive. "Okay, let me think about it." He thought for a moment and said, "Warner Bros. supports the entry of Relativity Entertainment into paa, and at the same time gives another $50 million in compensation."


    Charles Rowan ignored the following words "Enter paa?"


    Ronan said, "It''s just nodded in agreement. It is not troublesome for Warner Bros."


    "It''s difficult." Charles Rowan told the truth. "Warner Bros. won''t agree."


    "This will not harm the interests of Warner Bros. Unlike Twentieth Century Fox and other companies, Relativity Entertainment has no fundamental conflict of interest with Warner Bros."


    Charles Rowan said, "It''s not for me to decide." He reminded, "While you support your entry into paa, you also demand compensation. The price is too high."


    Ronan thought for a while and looked very embarrassed. After a while, he said, "Relativity Entertainment can give up the compensation, but I want the remake rights of several old Warner Bros movies."


    Charles Rowan''s heart moved "Which ones?"


    Ronan smiled, "It''s not very famous, and the investment is not high."


    Charles Rowan said, "Well, I can reflect the truth to the Warner Bros. management side. I can''t decide the specifics."


    Ronan was very calm, "No hurry, we have time." He specifically said, "It''s best to wait for the release of "The Dark Knight" before we formally negotiate."


    Charles Rowan understands the meaning of this statement. Once "The Dark Knight" really hits the box office, it may not be such a condition.


    Maybe it will continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment in "The Dark Knight Rises"?


    Despite such thoughts, Charles Rowan has no corresponding power at all. This is after all something that Kevin Tesuhara has determined.


    Charles Rowan ended the meeting "I will contact you when there is news on it."


    "Yes." Ronan didn''t worry at all. "My conditions are actually very simple."


    In this matter, since the signing of the new "Batman" trilogy cooperation agreement, the initiative has been in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Leaving the location set and returning to the hotel, Ronan said to Connie, "Get me a detailed list of Warner Bros. film libraries."


    A few months ago, he thought about "Cry Clown" because of Stephen King''s relationship.


    The film and television adaptation rights of this novel have long been held in the hands of Warner Bros., and it was adapted into a movie in the early 1990s. Although it is not very successful, in general, companies like Warner Bros. will not give up the film easily. The copyright of the movies in the library.


    Connie''s work efficiency is very high. Ronan has had dinner, and a detailed film list has been placed in the office of the hotel suite.


    Ronan easily found the name of "The Cry of the Clown", then browsed the titles of some old movies, and found a familiar name-"The Birth of a Star"!


    Afterwards, he circled the titles of a few pleasing low-cost films, and asked Connie to write them down in case he needed it.


    The next day, Ronan did not go to the studio again, but waited in the hotel for Michael Eisner to come.


    .

 Chapter 894： Step by step

    In the reception room, Michael Eisner looked at Ronan, who was sitting opposite, but didn''t know how to speak for a while.


    Just one day is enough time for him to understand the specific situation.


    Michael Eisner has determined that Ronan Anderson represents not only Relativity Entertainment, but also several large Wall Street investment institutions behind it.


    Someone clearly stated that Ronan Anderson is now the most successful person in Hollywood, and that investment follows success and the possibility of profit is greater.


    Michael Eisner has had a lot of dealings with Wall Street, and he knows those vampires'' interests first.


    What is the situation of Walt Disney? In fact, he also knows that the investors behind it have no opinion?


    But he was still worried.


    "I asked, what you said is basically true." Michael Eisner didn''t have a good choice: "Ronan, I still meant what I meant yesterday. Let me talk about your conditions."


    Ronan said lightly: "Michael, after I went back yesterday, I also considered carefully. The establishment of a close cooperative relationship between Relativity Entertainment and Walt Disney is good for both of us."


    It''s not that Michael Eisner doesn''t see reality, but years of superiority and arbitrariness made it difficult for him to turn his head back for a while. Now he has somewhat restrained himself and said, "I agree with your point of view."


    He knew that the initiative was not in his own hands, and the empty words were not convincing at all, so he took the initiative to make concessions: "At the shareholders meeting at the end of the year, you and the alliance you represent will fully support me. Disney will help Relativity Entertainment enter. paa, at the same time, all peripheral sales channels are fully open to the products of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan didn''t take Michael Eisner''s words, but said: "You have to stay in Disney''s tenure for these to be truly realized."


    Michael Eisner is fighting for the initiative: "So, you must support me."


    Ronan asked: "Disney''s board of directors is still under your control, right?"


    "Of course!" Michael Eisner is very confident about this: "I have been at Disney for more than 20 years. There may be some people on the board of directors who oppose me, but in general, my decisions can be passed on the board."


    Ronan believes that if Michael Eisner can be resolved through Disney''s board of directors, Roy Disney will not choose a shareholder meeting.


    Last year, Roy Disney was even forced out of the Disney board by Michael Eisner.


    Ronan continued to ask: "In other words, normal business operations and transactions can be resolved within the scope of Disney procedures."


    Michael Eisner didn''t quite understand Ronan''s meaning, he thought about it very carefully for a while, and finally said: "I won''t let incidents like Michael Ovitz happen again."


    As long as the procedures are correct, there will be no legal problems.


    The lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court actually gave Michael Eisner a lesson.


    Ronan asked again: "Michael, have you considered a question, whether your current supporters, plus the consortium behind me, can the equity represented by the shareholders meeting ensure that you will not step down."


    Michael Eisner wanted to say yes, but after thinking about it carefully, he said, "The hope is great."


    Ronan said mercilessly: "As far as I know, you and Roy Disney, their respective supporters are a minority among the many shareholders. Most shareholders choose who they support depends on who can help them. Investment brings benefits."


    Michael Eisner said again: "I developed Disney into the current entertainment media group."


    Hearing the words immersed in the past glory, Ronan could only sigh in his heart. With the passage of time, the aggressive Michael Eisner changed completely.


    "According to my understanding, many centrist shareholders have chosen to support Roy Disney." Ronan continued to break Michael Eisner''s illusion: "Not you, the current chairman."


    He raised his hand to stop what Michael Eisner wanted to say: "Strictly speaking, I am also a centrist shareholder of Disney. I understand their thinking."


    Michael Eisner was somewhat unhappy and asked, "Then why don''t you support Roy Disney?"


    Ronan raised two fingers: "Two reasons." He said one by one: "First, Bob considers his old feelings and persuades me to support you. Second, Relativity Entertainment wants to strive for more benefits."


    Hearing the second point, Michael Eisner immediately realized that the conditions he had just opened might not satisfy Ronan Anderson and the appetite of Relativity Entertainment.


    Michael Eisner looked at Ronan and said, "What do you want?"


    "Relativity Entertainment is cooperating with Disney." Ronan''s answer is plausible: "To fully drive Disney''s stock price, expand Disney''s new business, so that everyone can see. Disney''s situation is improving rapidly and will soon reverse the decline. If it can be realized, How many of those centrist shareholders will support Roy Disney?"


    He emphasized: "Roy Disney just joined forces to oust you and has no plans for the future."


    Michael Eisner stared at Ronan and found that he couldn''t understand the young man at all. He just took the words: "Whoever can bring benefits, the centrist shareholders will support whom."


    Ronan said: "So, the crux of the problem lies here."


    "Do you have a way?" Michael Eisner wondered.


    Ronan gradually revealed his intentions: "I am sure that Roy Disney will not win the shareholders meeting."


    Michael Eisner did not ask for a specific method, but was full of vigilance: "Say, Ronan, what do you want?"


    No matter how arrogant and self-confident, Michael Eisner knows that it will eventually fall on the level of benefit exchange.


    "Actually, I don''t want much, except for those you mentioned, there are not many." Ronan of course wanted the lion to open his mouth, first raise the price, and then slowly talk: "I heard that epn''s performance this year has been substantial. Decline, why not sell it to Relativity Entertainment? Also, the copyrights of all Disney animated films, including those from Pixar Studios."


    Michael Eisner stood up like a cat with its tail stepped on, "This is absolutely impossible!"


    Without the support of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, he may step down at the shareholders'' meeting, but if he promises such a condition, he will immediately be ousted by the board of directors.


    epn is the only profitable TV station of Walt Disney.


    Those animated feature films are the root of why Disney is Disney!


    Michael Eisner said flatly: "Ronan, if this is the condition, we don''t have to talk about it anymore."


    Ronan slowly said: "If you lose at the shareholders meeting, can you just resign to solve the problem? Roy-Disney will let you go? Is there room for reconciliation between your conflicts?"


    Michael Eisner closed his eyes slightly. Speaking of the current situation, he of course can see that Ronan Anderson has been ready since he saw Robert Iger.


    How can Relativity Entertainment be prepared to benefit from Disney!


    Such conditions are very, very excessive, Michael Eisner cannot agree to it, but he is also thinking about a question, where is his retreat?


    After several years of planning and using various situations to achieve the current results, Luo Nan pressed on step by step: "Lost the position of chairman and CEO of Disney, and the support of Disney''s board of directors and management, the Delaware Court of Justice What is the outcome of this lawsuit? If it loses, it may be more than $200 million in damages. How do you pay Michael?"


    Michael Eisner sits down slowly, these become reality, Roy Disney chasing him, he is very likely to end in bankruptcy.


    Ronan continued: "In turn, you can let shareholders see hope and see profits soon, will they continue to bite you?"


    Michael Eisner''s heart is sinking, but he still has the bottom line for being a man. He almost summoned all his courage and said, "Even if you go bankrupt, I can''t agree to your terms."


    Even if he agrees, it is impossible to pass the board of directors!


    Ronan nodded, and suddenly said, "I ask Disney to return the copyright of all cartoons produced by Pixar Studios to Pixar."


    Michael Eisner looked up at Ronan and understood that this was a bargaining: "This seems to have nothing to do with the shareholders meeting, right?"


    Ronan said lightly: "Steve Jobs will assist you by claiming that Pixar Studios will continue to cooperate with Disney... Well, my suggestion, Disney announced the acquisition of Pixar Studios, and released the news that it will be based on Idel Kam Pixar executives headed by John Lasseter and John Lasseter will fully enter the Disney Animation Studios."


    Michael Eisner asked: "Pixar Studio wants to join Relativity Entertainment?"


    Ronan did not deny: "In the eyes of the outside world, Pixar Studios is about to become a part of Disney, and the revitalization of Disney animation is just around the corner."


    Michael Eisner asked: "Anything else?"


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment has established a strategic partnership with Walt Disney. We can negotiate many authorizations, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean", Peppa Pig and Minions, etc., which can send signals to the outside world."


    "It''s not enough." Michael Eisner shook his head.


    Ronan continued: ¡°Relativity Entertainment and Walt Disney are negotiating for cooperation in live-action movies, involving up to 20 movies I personally serve as the producer. Correspondingly, Disney Animation Studios is on the theory of relativity. Authorize..."


    Michael Eisner said: "There is no room to talk about Disney''s animated films!"


    Ronan said: "I don''t want animated films? You license the corresponding live-action movies of Relativity Entertainment, including live-action movies that can use music and songs, etc., and then we announced that we will cooperate in live-action movies.


    "We can cooperate in this area!" Michael Eisner knows that live-action movies are not sensitive.


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment wants authorization. As for cooperation, of course, like the previous ones, it is for the outside world to show to shareholders."


    Compared with the initial conditions, these have not touched the bottom line of Michael Eisner, and Michael Eisner has also measured before and after, is it operational? .


    If these businesses are announced, some of Disney''s shareholders will inevitably be shaken.


    The two talked for a whole day, involving more content, for the position under the buttocks, for his own safety, when Michael Eisner left, it was a lot easier.

 Chapter 895： good news

    Entrance to Pixar Industrial Park, Emeryville, California.


    Many well-informed reporters from the entertainment and business media came to Pixar Industrial Park early in the morning, waiting patiently for the rumored big man.


    A reporter arrived late, and asked his colleagues immediately after getting off the car: "Is the news true? Michael Eisner really came to Pixar?"


    "Of course it''s true." The reporter who replied looked serious: "I watched Michael Eisner enter Pixar in the morning."


    Someone interjected at this moment: "If Walt Disney acquires Pixar Studios, like the rumors, the pattern of Hollywood will change again."


    The reporter who came late said: "Maybe this is the beginning of the Disney animation revival."


    A group of people are talking here, saying everything, but everyone is very clear that if Walt Disney can acquire Pixar Studios, a new situation may arise for Disney in the midst of storms.


    After waiting for nearly two hours, when the reporter was a little impatient, a black car stopped at the gate of the industrial park.


    In the industrial park, an electric car slowly drove over.


    The sharp-eyed reporter immediately saw the person sitting on the electric car and said: "Come out! Michael Eisner is out!"


    Others saw it too, and they gathered around and blocked the entrance of Pixar Industrial Park.


    Although the security personnel at the gate of Pixar Industrial Park were trying their best to maintain order, dozens of reporters surrounded him when Michael Eisner appeared at the gate.


    Michael Eisner did not get into the car immediately, and with the assistance of his entourage, he gave a brief interview.


    "Mr. Eisner, it is reported that you came to Pixar this time to talk with Steve Jobs about Disney''s acquisition of Pixar?" The reporter who squeezed in the front quickly asked, "Is this true? "


    Michael Eisner pressed his hands down and looked very imposing. The scene quickly quieted down. He smiled and said: "It''s true. On behalf of The Walt Disney Group, I officially issued an acquisition invitation to Pixar Studios today."


    There was an uproar at the scene. The rumors were one thing, and what came out of Michael Eisner''s mouth was another entirely.


    Another reporter asked: "But there is always a contradiction between Disney and Pixar..."


    "Disney and Pixar, and I and Steve are not too contradictory." Michael Eisner denied it and talked freely: "Actually, since the first half of this year, I have met with Steve several times. After discussing Disney''s comprehensive acquisition of Pixar Studios, after a long period of hard work, the two parties basically reached an agreement."


    Having said this, Michael Eisner thought about the situation when he returned from Chicago and called the board of directors to support his meeting, the acquisition of Pixar Studios and the cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, and he immediately got the full support of these people.


    This also gave them hope.


    Once Michael Eisner loses, Roy Disney must also liquidate them.


    And the shareholder alliance headed by Roy Disney is not only suing Michael Eisner in the Delaware Chancery Court, but also Walt Disney''s board of directors.


    "Mr. Eisner!" another reporter asked: "Why is Disney acquiring Pixar?"


    Michael Eisner said: "Pixar Studios is now a well-deserved leader in Hollywood animation production. It has cooperated with Disney for ten years. The two sides know the foundation and are willing to carry out more in-depth cooperation on the basis of the previous foundation. Disney also needs Pixar. To reproduce the splendor of animation production."


    These reasons are very powerful. Disney Animation has fallen, and if you want to regain its glory, the acquisition of Pixar Studios is undoubtedly a shortcut.


    Subsequently, Michael Eisner answered a few more questions, got in the car and left the Pixar Industrial Park.


    The Internet media led by Netflix Sharing published relevant news almost ten minutes later. The video of Michael Eisner¡¯s interview also appeared in a very eye-catching position on the Netflix video.


    That afternoon, Steve Jobs also accepted an interview with reporters when he left the Pixar Industrial Park.


    "Pixar Studios has accepted Disney''s acquisition offer in principle." Steve Jobstein said, "We are a content producer. If we want to develop further, we must have sufficiently broad marketing channels. For animation production, In other words, no company in Hollywood can compare to Disney."


    These words are very persuasive, because everyone knows that Disney has the best animation communication and sales channels.


    Steve Jobs, faced with many media reporters¡¯ questions, also answered a few key points: ¡°Disney needs Pixar¡¯s production, Pixar needs Disney¡¯s channels, and the two companies have a strong alliance. From next week, Pixar will and Disney The formal start of negotiations on the acquisition may take several months or even six months, but I believe this is the right decision."


    Walt Disney, this transaction passed the approval of the board of directors very smoothly, and some people within Disney thought more distantly, such as asking Pixar to help rebuild the Disney animation studio.


    Some people even proposed that John Lasseter be the animation director of the entire Disney.


    Both Pixar Studios and Walt Disney moved very fast. The negotiation team of both parties was quickly formed, and the negotiations for the acquisition officially began.


    At the same time, under the full promotion of Michael Eisner, Pixar Studios successfully recovered the copyright of related works.


    Affected by this good news from Pixar, the investment market has somewhat restored confidence in Walt Disney. Many people believe that with the addition of Pixar Studios, Walt Disney will definitely be able to revive the basic animation film business.


    The stock price of Disney, which was slowly rising due to the acquisition of Roy Disney and Michael Eisner, reacted very quickly and the stock price rose immediately. In just one week, the total increase was close to 5%.


    The Michael Eisner faction, who was originally pessimistic about the prospects, suddenly felt that Walt Disney would still be in their control in the future.


    Michael Eisner''s voice among Disney shareholders is louder again.


    "I know what has happened recently, but everyone has misunderstood me, thinking that I have done nothing in recent years, which has caused Disney''s development to stagnate."


    At a cocktail party attended by many Disney shareholders, Michael Eisner was confident and talked: "But a lot of work is more important than talking! I am not a Roy Disney person, I always like to exaggerate. Talk. Me! Michael Eisner! I¡¯m an activist! Roy Disney has been talking about people everywhere this year, thinking about fighting for power! And I have been working hard for Disney¡¯s future, and I have done a lot of work. , You will see soon!"


    With the negotiations between Disney and Pixar as the background, Michael Eisner''s image in the eyes of shareholders is quietly changing. It seems that the arrogance they previously criticized has become the Disney helmsman of the decade.


    Frankly speaking, a considerable number of shareholders are most concerned about not who is sitting in the position of chairman and chief executive officer, but the value of investment income and stocks in their hands.


    At the end of October, the traditional Halloween schedule came, and the "Human Elimination Project 4" launched by Relativity Entertainment was once again a big success, continuing to demonstrate its strength in production.


    Just entering November, Chris Leonard, the director and producer of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, officially revealed to the outside world that as the studio¡¯s ace animation character, Little Pig, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter From its birth to the present, in just a few years, Page has brought a huge income of more than 1 billion US dollars to Relativity Entertainment.


    In recent years, Peppa Pig has been the hottest children''s animation image in the English Five Friends Market, and there is no one!


    Chris Leonard believes that if Relativity Entertainment is not a new company, and there are many shortcomings in the marketing channels around animation, this sales figure will be greatly improved! In order to further develop the market, Relativity Entertainment is in discussions with Walt Disney on the development of Peppa Pig.


    As we all know, if Disney''s animation marketing and promotion channels are second, no one dares to recognize the first.


    This good news was quickly confirmed by media reporters at Disney!


    Michael Eisner claimed that Disney will start a full cooperation with Relativity Entertainment next year, and the two sides are currently negotiating.


    Just three days later, Relativity Entertainment and Walt Disney jointly held a press conference. Michael Eisner and Robert Iger, on behalf of their respective companies, formally signed the "Pirates of the Caribbean" authorization contract.


    Relativity Entertainment is formally authorized to Walt Disney by means of the previous cost plus the later sharing. Disneyland can use any movie-related content or characters on the amusement project of the same name...


    In addition, Robert Iger also disclosed a number of collaborations that are being discussed with Disney.


    Since this contract has been signed , the credibility of the cooperation negotiation between Relativity Entertainment and Disney has increased infinitely.


    Robert Iger mainly announced three aspects: Relativity Entertainment will jointly develop the surroundings of Minions and Peppa Pig with Disney, and the two sides have already opened preliminary negotiations; Walt Disney has authorized Relativity Entertainment to authorize real people for Disney animated feature films. The film production copyright, the two sides jointly developed this series, and the gold medal producer Ronan Anderson is personally responsible. The total number of all live-action films in the future cooperation may exceed 20; Walt Disney will send personnel to participate in the fairy tale film "Aili "Silk in Wonderland" was filmed and produced to lay the foundation for the next step of cooperation between the two parties.


    These news were all confirmed by Michael Eisner.


    The negotiation team between Disney and Relativity Entertainment was also being formed, and some personnel quickly made preliminary contacts.


    With a series of good news, Walt Disney has attracted much attention, and this long-lost veteran company seems to be about to usher in a new life.


    Facing the aggressive Roy Disney and the lawsuit that will inevitably lose once he loses his full strength, Michael Eisner also showed sufficient determination while ensuring a certain bottom line.

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 Chapter 896： change

    In a luxurious apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, Langley specifically visited Lloyd Blankfein.


    "What do you think of Disney''s situation recently?" Langley asked.


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "Ronan Anderson is really the same Ronan Anderson, first used Roy Disney to drive Michael Eisner into danger, and then cooperate with Michael Eisner. But the two of them are like water and fire, they can''t communicate with each other at all..."


    Langley said with a smile: "Simple and direct but effective."


    Lloyd Blankfein sighed: "Ronan shouldn''t go to Hollywood, Wall Street is where he deserves the most."


    "Perfect personality, completely opposite inner." Langley said naturally: "We also have to guard against him, and be careful of being trapped."


    Lloyd Blankfein has a very good mentality: "He is also guarding us. This is our normal way of getting along with the entity company."


    There is a saying that he did not say that the major Wall Street companies are also guarding against each other.


    It was even more **** and **** to dig pits inside Wall Street.


    Langley looked at the ocean view outside the window and said: "In any case, Ronan Anderson has achieved the expected results. However, within half a month, Disney''s stock price has risen by more than 10%, and it continues to climb."


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "At least in the case of Disney, we and Ronan Anderson have the same interests." He turned to ask, "What are you going to do?"


    "Just make a few statements and say a few words." Langley is generally in a good mood: "You don''t need to invest resources, but there may be hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Why not do it?"


    Lloyd Blankfein slowly nodded: "I think so too. Ronan Anderson has done everything we can do. We just need to cheer."


    Langley took the words: "Strictly speaking, this can be regarded as revitalizing an otherwise unsuccessful investment."


    "Don''t forget, Ronan has already found a potential next home." Lloyd Blankfein said: "Wall Street is very crowded, and the people below are the best to stay here forever."


    Langley laughed: "I totally agree with that."


    The good news about Disney almost broke out in November.


    Relativity Entertainment''s cooperation in movies is considered by the outside world to effectively solve Disney''s relatively weak live-action film business; and the acquisition of Pixar Studios is the key to Disney Animation''s revival.


    Just like professional film critics, there are too many brokerage experts and famous analysts in North America who only care about money and not morals. The media can see news and comments about Disney''s coming out of decline.


    Wall Street is unwilling to be lonely, many first-line investment companies and market forecasting agencies have expressed their optimism about Disney''s future prospects.


    Even companies headed by Goldman Sachs also revealed that they may increase their holdings of Disney shares.


    Then, some people who disappeared said in the media and the Internet that there was definitive information indicating that the pillars of Pixar Studios, John Lasseter and Idel Kamut, were already discussing personal salary treatment with Walt Disney.


    The negotiations between Walt Disney and Relativity Entertainment are progressing very smoothly. After Relativity Entertainment has completed the authorization of "Pirates of the Caribbean", Disney Animation Studios also signed a formal agreement with Shahai Entertainment to shoot all its animated feature films and live-action movies. Copyright is granted to Shahai Entertainment.


    For the live-action copyright of those animated films, Disney is far less concerned than it does with animation.


    It is Disney¡¯s life to ask for the copyright of Disney''s classic animated feature films. Even the board of directors under the control of Michael Eisner could not pass it.


    But the so-called live-action film copyright, in the eyes of most Disney management, as long as the conditions are right, it is not impossible to authorize it.


    Many people even think that it is a very cost-effective business to exchange authorization for the cooperation of Relativity Entertainment in live-action movies.


    It is generally believed that this is the beginning of a strategic cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Disney, but this contract, like the previous authorization of "Pirates of the Caribbean", does not disclose specific terms as a trade secret.


    In fact, under the full promotion of the chairman and CEO of Michael Eisner, Relativity Entertainment has obtained the authorization of the classic animated live-action movie that Ronan thought in his heart. Not only can it shoot live-action movies, but also use the original version. The image is used for publicity and marketing, and the rights to automatically obtain the use or adaptation of the original song and dubbing.


    Due to the huge freedom of the license agreement and the formal procedures of Disney, which meets the requirements of laws and regulations, it is not a problem at all for Relativity Entertainment to kick Walt Disney''s independent investment in shooting.


    Between immediately dying and not exceeding the psychological limit to stay in office, Michael Eisner chose the latter.


    The possible consequences of the former are too serious for no one to bear.


    As we all know, the stock market is a very peculiar market. Someone can even sell billions of companies by selling concepts.


    There are also people who use false technology to hype and become famous American women and billionaires.


    All the good news is reflected in the stock market.


    Disney stocks, which were originally like a stagnant pool, gradually radiated great vitality. By mid-November, its activity seemed to have returned to the mid-1990s.


    Relativity Entertainment does not need to do too much at this time. Those large investors who see profitability cannot miss this opportunity.


    But Ronan is very clear that the dangers of financial drug addiction are huge. He has drawn a line. Before touching, Relativity Entertainment must leave.


    Century City, the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, in Ronan¡¯s dedicated reception room.


    The slightly older Roy Disney looked at Ronan with a cold voice: "This is your integrity? Ronan Anderson, what do you want to do!"


    Ronan said: "The Relativity Entertainment Disney cooperation is a win-win situation. Is this a problem?"


    Roy Disney looked at Ronan with scorching eyes: "You said that you would not support Michael Eisner!"


    Ronan opened his hands very calmly, as honest and reliable as ever: "I never said that I would support Michael Eisner at the shareholders meeting."


    "Now, is it necessary to deny it?" Roy Disney scolded, "You are Chiloulou''s betrayal!"


    Ronan said directly: "I have no need to deny anyone."


    A good-tempered person like Roy Disney couldn''t help being angry: "The series of acts of Relativity Entertainment are supporting Michael Eisner!"


    Ronan shook his head: "This is a normal business cooperation. The benefits are Relativity Entertainment and Walt Disney. Roy, don''t you want to see Disney benefit."


    Roy Disney was outraged: "Michael Eisner is betraying Disney''s interests. Your conspiracy will not succeed. I will publicly criticize in front of the media!"


    Ronan sighed and said, "I have no guilt."


    Of course, his mind only considers the interests of relativity entertainment, and he will not lose heart in doing this.


    Roy Disney left the Theory of Relativity Building with anger, and then published a series of remarks against Ronan and Michael Eisner through the media that supported him.


    But for Disney''s management, few people care about Roy Disney''s remarks because they are already in a hostile position.


    Roy Disney¡¯s voice in the media is limited, and he has been away from front-line work for too long.


    Disney''s shareholders, rather than supporting Roy Disney and supporting the Disney family, are rather dissatisfied with Michael Eisner''s performance in recent years.


    In fact, Michael Eisner has become Disney¡¯s dictator since the death of Disney¡¯s chief executive Frank Wells in a plane crash in 1994, but at that time almost no one opposed him.


    Because Michael Eisner can bring huge benefits, allowing shareholders'' investments to continue to appreciate.


    The centrist shareholders who hold the most shares of Disney have also changed their attitudes towards Roy Disney and Michael Eisner.


    The stock market''s rising Disney share price last year encouraged shareholders.


    Burbank, the Walt Disney headquarters building, a well-known investor from Sacramento, Mario Brady, came to Michael Eisner''s office in the name of visiting old friends.


    "Last time, we were bewitched by Roy Disney."


    Faced with an old friend who had just abandoned it not long ago, Mario Brady was not half embarrassed, and said with a smile: "Roy Disney blinded our eyes and kept us from seeing the truth. Fortunately, we wake up in time..."


    Michael Eisner wanted to slap this man in the face, but thinking of the shareholders meeting to be held soon, he held back all the anger, waved his hand, and said, "Mario, we are friends and friends for many years. My partner, I always believe that you will return to the right path and will continue to support me."


    "Of course!" Mario Brady''s attitude is very clear: "My investment partners and I have always been your supporters. You can rest assured of this."


    Michael Eisner knew that this is a critical period, and said: "I will guarantee the interests of all shareholders."


    Compared to the last time we met , the atmosphere between the two is very harmonious, as if everything has never happened before, it can be said that the host and the host enjoy themselves.


    When Mario Brady left, Michael Eisner personally sent him to the lobby on the first floor.


    Immediately after returning to the office, he received calls from several shareholders. These former wall-riders, now all clearly have nothing to do with Roy Disney, and believe that he will lead Disney to move on.


    The situation began to improve, and Michael Eisner was also relieved. As long as he can pass the shareholders meeting sadly, he will have plenty of time to plan to deal with Roy Disney.


    In the past, considering the kindness of Roy Disney to him, it was still about relenting.


    Michael Eisner believes that as long as the malignant tumor of Roy Disney is removed to ensure that Disney continues to be under his control, Disney will still be the fast-growing entertainment media group.


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 Chapter 897： Sad Youth

    At the Theory of Relativity Building, Robert Iger entered Ronan''s office early in the morning.


    "The plan is generally smoother." Robert Iger picked up the black tea that Connie had sent, and said before drinking: "The most likely accident is on Wall Street."


    He drank lipstick tea and continued: "The Wall Street houses may take action in order to maximize their benefits."


    Ronan said: "No matter how they move, we reach the set goal and immediately retreat."


    Hearing this, Robert Iger was obviously relieved: "Actually, I was a little worried before I came here..."


    Ronan laughed: "Worry about my involvement in finance and the stock market too much?"


    "Yes." Robert Iger told the truth: "There are too many company leaders who have tasted the benefits on this and felt that it was a shortcut to gain and success, but in the end..."


    He did not go further, the meaning was obvious.


    Ronan said: "We are a physical company, and everything is based on physical business. In terms of physical business, even Wall Street has nothing to do with us. But we are too deep into the financial market and exhaust most of the company''s resources to play short or short positions. With that set of hedges, we will only become a piece of fat on the chopping board of Wall Street."


    Robert Iger is really relieved: "You think so, you are lucky for Relativity Entertainment."


    Wall Street seems to be very calm in its treatment of relativistic entertainment. On the one hand, it is because there are many more consistent interest demands for the time being. On the other hand, it is not waiting for opportunities.


    Waiting for the opportunity of Relativity Entertainment to completely enter the financial market.


    It''s the home of Wall Street!


    Ronan said: "In the eyes of others, I am conservative."


    "Being conservative and cautious is an advantage." Robert Iger said: "Be brave only when you should be brave, and being conservative and cautious at other times is not a bad thing."


    At this point, he just mentioned: "Goldman Sachs''s Lloyd Blankfein sent an invitation. Several of them are going to short Disney and asking if we want to participate."


    "It''s a big temptation." Even if Ronan is not proficient in finance, he knows that this is a good opportunity to short Disney, and said: "I seem to see huge profits. The appeal of financial opium is terrible."


    Robert Iger understood Ronan''s meaning and said: "If we mobilize huge sums of money to participate, the dominant power will not be in our hands, and it is not the battlefield preset by Relativity Entertainment. All initiative will be lost."


    Ronan said, "Let''s watch it get better." He asked, "Does Goldman Sachs have time to plan?"


    Robert Iger said: "Take the Disney shareholders meeting as the node and wait for the completion of the transaction we promised them."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said: "Replied to Lloyd Blankfein. Relativity Entertainment is currently in short supply. I will not participate in this feast. I wish them success."


    This is also true, because Relativity Entertainment will formally acquire Pixar Studios next, which requires a considerable amount of capital.


    Robert Iger said: "I will reply to Lloyd Blankfein in the afternoon."


    Ronan added, "Since they plan to get involved, Bob, you communicate with them and ask them to do some work. For example, let some people see a good opportunity to invest in Disney and bring us enough income. ."


    "It''s not difficult." Robert Iger said: "We still have some initiative."


    The so-called good news is actually created by Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan can burst this bubble at any time as long as he is willing.


    Of course, piercing in advance will not do any good for those on Wall Street or the entertainment of relativity.


    Ronan stood up, came to the south window, and looked at Burbank: "I hope there will be no accidents."


    Robert Iger came next to him: "At this point, Michael Eisner can only go down this road. In fact, Roy Disney is not his greatest enemy, time is his greatest enemy. He realized that When Roy Disney really brought a threat, it was too late and there was not enough time to deal with it."


    Ronan said: "Otherwise we won''t have a chance."


    Robert Iger took the words: "Such opportunities are also created by our efforts."


    The secret alliance between Relativity Entertainment and Roy Disney has severely compressed Michael Eisner''s operational space.


    "Pixar Studio has taken back the copyright of the animated feature film, and we have also got what we want." Ronan solemnly said: "There are still two main tasks left. Final negotiations with Pixar Studio and a formal acquisition agreement are signed. Your team is responsible for everything."


    Robert Iger said: "In order to avoid the attention of the media and interested people, our negotiation team with Pixar has been conducting secret negotiations in India. The specific conditions are basically negotiated, and we only wait for the time to sign a formal contract."


    He thought a little and continued: "Then it is Disney¡¯s equity. Relativity Entertainment currently holds 3% of Disney¡¯s equity. As far as the current market conditions are concerned, this equity will appreciate by 17%. If we If it can be sold smoothly, the profit margin may reach 150 million US dollars. Of course, I am talking about selling through the stock market, which will inevitably bring about stock price volatility..."


    Ronan said: "So, the best way is to find a large investor."


    Robert Iger said very seriously: "This is Disney after all. There will definitely be many people who want to invest."


    Disney, one of the six traditional Hollywood companies, the world''s leading animation film production giant, and today''s most powerful distributor of animation products.


    Of course there are people who want to invest in such companies!


    Relativity Entertainment will complete the acquisition of Pixar Studios on the third Monday of December, which is after the Disney shareholders meeting. Pixar Studios has taken back the copyright of all animated feature films and short animated films from Disney.


    Counting from Disney¡¯s first animated film "Snow White" to the last successful hand-painted animated feature film "Tarzan" in 1999, Relativity Entertainment has all obtained live-action filming and all the licenses around it, that is, as long as the opportunity is right , Shahai Entertainment can copy the stories and songs widely circulated because of Disney movies to create a live-action version of fairy tale movies.


    Correspondingly, Disney also lost the right to shoot live-action movies.


    Apart from anything else, "Beauty and the Beast", "The Little Mermaid", "Aladdin", "Cinderella", and the real beast version of "The Lion King", etc., may mean billions of dollars or even tens of billions of dollars. Income.


    In addition, Ronan is still poaching Disney Animation Studios. Of course, it is not the computer animation technicians who are much inferior to Pixar, but the older group of Disney hand-drawn animation producers.


    This group of people, with the decline of hand-drawn animation, marginalized their status within Disney, and may even be abolished.


    But they are precisely the inheritors of Disney princesses.


    As long as they can accept and absorb new ideas, these people have a great chance to design a brand new animated princess suitable for the new era.


    Once Disney''s animation studio has reproduced its glorious experience, Pixar Studios joined Disney, and the two major players forced John Lasseter and Idel Camel to take full control of the Disney animation department. The key is the traditional production left by Disney Animation Studios. The personnel also contributed.


    No one knows better than these guys what kind of animated princesses audiences all over the world need!


    Although the strength is far from enough to swallow Disney, Ronan and Robert Iger, a person who is very familiar with Disney, made a plan early to **** Disney content, dig Disney''s corner, and further create Disney''s chaos and let Disney This traditional big company continues to weaken as much as possible.


    Once Walt Disney''s two major businesses have fallen into the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Pixar Studios and Marvel Comics!


    In fact, the most important thing left is to find a good buyer and try to sell Disney''s shares at a good price.


    As for playing short-selling and hedging with Wall Street people, Ronan is still conservative and cautious. It is an unfamiliar and very dangerous field.


    Frankly speaking, there are not a few people who want to invest in or replace the Big Six companies, and not many really have the strength.


    Moreover, according to Ronan''s standards, it is not only as simple as finding a buyer, but also to introduce to Disney a careerist who has certain strength and desire to fight for power.


    Thus, the situation of the two Walt Disney''s competition for hegemony has evolved into a tripartite.


    Walt Disney¡¯s internal struggles are not going to be quelled within a short period of time. When the internals are integrated, there may be brand-new changes in the Hollywood landscape.


    If you fall behind one step at a time, you may fall behind step by step.


    As far as the current results are concerned, Relativity Entertainment has become invincible, and there will be more room for operation in the future.


    Such an ambition may be difficult for others to find, but Ronan has been prepared long ago, and he is even familiar with each other.


    A new force in Hollywood officially entered the market this year. Their strength is not that strong, but the funds they hold and can quickly mobilize may not be comparable to large traditional Hollywood companies.


    Ronan has dealt with them several times did a lot of work in advance.


    The company is called Maple Leaf Pictures, and it has two super funders-Ryan Kavanaugh, who told many Wall Street small and medium-sized investment institutions to raise funds, and the tragic young man David, who will return to Oracle to inherit tens of billions of property if he fails to start his own business. -Ellison.


    On the weekend before Thanksgiving, a very special family carnival movie about the Theory of Relativity was about to be released, and Agent Bryant, who spoke for dads around the world, came again.


    Ronan specially asked Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison to send premiere invitations, ready to have a good talk with these two.


    But before that, someone suddenly came to visit because of Disney''s equity.


    Facts have proved that the attractiveness of big traditional Hollywood companies is not so big. David Ellison is not the only one of the super rich second generation who intends to develop into Hollywood and the tragic youth who might go home to inherit tens of billions of dollars in movies.


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 Chapter 898： Come to buy

    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    In the reception room, a white man older than Ronan introduced himself with a smile: ¡°I¡¯m Taravis Knight of Lycra Animation Studio. Your production company, Shahai Entertainment, has contacted me. Unfortunately, "Transformers" chose Michael Bay as the director."


    Hearing this person''s self-introduction, Ronan immediately understood who he was, and shook hands and said: "I let Shahai Entertainment make contact with you. I think you would be a good director choice, but then Michael Bay joined in. , I can only make a choice."


    Talavis Knight didn¡¯t have those inexplicable emotions. He was generally clear-headed: ¡°Compared to Michael Bay, I¡¯m really not persuasive in directing.¡±


    Ronan smiled and asked, "I don''t know if you came to see me today, what''s the matter?"


    It seems that apart from "Transformers", Relativity Entertainment has nothing to do with Talavus Knight. The prince of Nike, a veritable second generation of super rich, shouldn''t ask for a career as a director.


    Talavus-Knight replied: "I am a shareholder of Disney, a very small one. The equity was taken from my father. I didn''t care about Disney before. Until recently these disputes about Disney occurred. ."


    He smiled and said: "I also know about Disney''s situation. Mr. Anderson, you have part of Disney equity in your hands, and it seems to support Michael Eisner?


    Ronan remained silent: "I want to safeguard the investment interests of Relativity Entertainment."


    Talavis-Knight said: "I have always been interested in investing in major Hollywood companies."


    Ronan asked: "Do you want to acquire Disney''s equity in Relativity Entertainment?"


    "Yes." Talavus Knight admitted: "I want to become a major shareholder of Disney. Disney has the channels that Lycra Animation needs."


    This seems to be a very ambitious young man.


    To some extent, it is also in line with the personality of Talavus Knight, a super rich second-generation who is working **** his career in Hollywood.


    Ronan increased his vigilance: "Disney has many shareholders, why did you find me?"


    Talavus Knight said naturally: "If Relativity Entertainment is willing to sell me shares of Disney, I believe that more people will be willing to trade with me in the future."


    This sounds very reasonable. Ronan still doesn''t have any thoughts to relax his vigilance. Taravis-Knight''s reasons are sufficient and consistent with his personality, but is there any other purpose behind it?


    Ronan''s trust in strangers is very low.


    In other words, people who are used to digging pits will naturally guard against others whether they are planning to dig pits and bury people.


    Talavis-Knight said: "Mr. Anderson, I am very sincere. Lycra Studios also need Disney channels for promotion. This is a shortcut to cooperate with Disney."


    These words instantly reminded Ronan that as an animation studio, Disney''s channels are self-evident for Lycra.


    In the face of this huge attraction, will anyone quietly hide behind Talavus Knight and push it?


    Talavis-Knight said the key point at this time: "I am willing to buy Disney shares in the hands of Relativity Entertainment at a premium of 10% based on the market price."


    The price is very sincere, even Ronan is a little tempted.


    If there is no potential next home, Ronan said he must not think about it.


    "Sorry, Mr. Knight." Ronan said with a faint smile: "Relativity Entertainment holds shares in Disney to strengthen cooperation with Disney. Disney shares are not for sale to me."


    Talavus-Knight said: "We can negotiate the price."


    Ronan smiled and insisted: "In a short period of time, Relativity Entertainment has no plans to sell Disney shares."


    This is not a complete statement. The so-called non-sale goods, in other words, means that the price paid is not enough.


    Talavis Knight prepared to leave, stood up and said, "Mr. Anderson, I suggest you think about it."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "Mr. Knight¡¯s kindness, I have a passion for relativity."


    Talavis-Knight took out his business card and handed it to Ronan with both hands: "This is my contact information. We can strengthen contact in the future."


    Ronan politely exchanged business cards with him, and sent Talavus Knight out of the reception room.


    Returning to the office, Ronan called Connie and said, "You make people pay attention to Talavus Knight and check whether he is related to Disney¡¯s senior management, especially Michael Eisner and Roy Disney. ."


    Connie responded quickly.


    Although Ronan did not resolutely refuse, he was also very cautious. Before Maple Leaf Pictures was completely determined, Talavis Knight could also be a spare tire.


    Even if there is a problem, it may be used as a bargaining chip.


    On the other side, Talavis Knight came out of the Theory of Relativity Building, and only less than an hour later appeared in a yacht club in Santa Monica.


    He changed to a small yacht to go out to sea, and soon boarded a large yacht not too far from the coastline.


    On the top of the yacht, Talavus Knight saw a gray-haired old man-Roy Disney.


    "How was the talk?" Roy Disney asked.


    Talavus Knight described the situation roughly, saying: "Not very optimistic, Ronan Anderson is not very willing to sell. Of course, he did not completely refuse, thinking that the price I offered was not enough. "


    Roy Disney''s face is gloomy: "The ten percent premium is not enough?"


    Taravis Knight said: "From my contact with him, Ronan Anderson is very cautious, maybe he is skeptical."


    Roy Disney said: "You continue to contact him."


    Talavus-Knight said: "Yes, I will try to buy the equity held by Relativity Entertainment, but I will not do more, nor can I offer a price higher than the premium of 10%."


    He emphatically reminded: "Don''t forget your promise."


    Roy Disney said: "If I succeed, Disney will sign a generous distribution contract with Lycra Studios."


    "That''s it." Talavus Knight waved his hand: "I''m leaving."


    Roy Disney yelled to him: "You let the media reveal to the media that you are planning to acquire Disney shares in Relativity Entertainment."


    Talavis Knight understands Roy Disney''s intentions: "Unless the transaction actually happens, it won''t do much."


    Roy Disney insisted: "It''s good to have a little effect."


    Although he has made various efforts and has continued to speak out through the media, he has not been able to prevent the spread of a series of good news from Disney. Michael Eisner is clearly regaining his disadvantage.


    The most important thing is that some time ago, his actions and remarks were a bit overdone, which immediately caused a backlash from the centrist shareholders who originally supported him, criticizing him for doing so for his own benefit and harming the interests of Walt Disney as a whole.


    Roy Disney can feel that behind this is not only Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, there are other powerful forces involved, and all these they have done, especially the rise of Disney''s stock price, confused too many eyes.


    Shareholders like the stock price rise, and the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Disney is the key to this stock price rise.


    If Roy-Disney does nothing, the stock price will continue to rise. If it is torn down with fanfare, shareholders will watch Disney''s stock price be pulled down by him?


    Because of actions some time ago, some centrist shareholders have changed their stance in support of Roy Disney.


    Roy Disney discovered that in such a short period of time, it was simply incomprehensible to him.


    If he does not move, the middle shareholder will abandon him; if he moves, the middle shareholder will also abandon him.


    Roy Disney couldn''t give up on this, so he thought of another countermeasure and found Taravis Knight, who had previously approached Disney to request cooperation.


    If Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment can open up the situation, it is possible to disintegrate the alliance of interests represented by him.


    This kind of candidate is not easy to find. No one in the circle wants to lead the offense of Ronan Anderson, a top boss, Taravis Knight is the candidate that Roy Disney finally finds, after all, this kind of foreign super rich The second generation does not particularly care about the huge power of relativistic entertainment.


    Roy Disney realized the powerlessness that Michael Eisner had before, but this old man who wants to revitalize the Disney family has an easygoing personality and a very firm will.


    In any case, Roy Disney will fight this war.


    Moreover, to some extent, he is indeed biased towards justice.


    The second day Ronan and Taravis-Knight met, some entertainment media and financial media published relevant news, claiming that the talks between Relativity Entertainment and Disney had broken down and that Relativity Entertainment was preparing to sell 3% of Disney¡¯s possession. Equity, even the next home took over at a 10% premium.


    But as soon as the report came out, Ronan personally denied the authenticity of the news when he participated in a publicity event for "Hurricane Rescue 2".


    "Relativity Entertainment and Disney will become strategic partners The negotiation proceeded very smoothly." Ronan vowed to many media reporters: "At the earliest after the New Year, the two parties may sign a series of agreements."


    The news of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s sale of Disney¡¯s equity did not cause much reaction. After many large institutions on Wall Street were dismissed, these could no longer affect the general trend.


    Many financial institutions must use financial means to seek more benefits on Disney.


    Ronan, supported by the power of Robert Iger, although he will not allow Relativity Entertainment to participate excessively in the financial game, he should strive for the benefits he obtains and will not miss it in vain.


    The weekend before Thanksgiving, the new era family carnival movie "Hurricane Rescue 2" held a huge premiere in Los Angeles. The two actual controls of Maple Leaf Pictures, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison, all accepted Luo. Nan''s invitation came to the premiere scene.


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 Chapter 899： Capable

    Two years ago, "Hurricane Rescue" was released from North America to overseas, which aroused strong market response and received high ratings from the audience. With a production cost of 70 million US dollars and investment in publicity, it earned 445.75 million US dollars worldwide. box office.


    The audience admired the agent Brian Mills who dared to break through any difficulties and obstacles in order to protect his children.


    "I don¡¯t know who you are or what you want. If you want a ransom, I can tell you that I don¡¯t have money. But I have a special set of skills that I have cultivated through a long career and will become like you. The nightmare of such a person. If you let my daughter go now, everything will end here. I will not find you, nor will I chase you. But if you don¡¯t listen, I will find you, I will find you, And I will kill you."


    This paragraph can be called a classic declaration of guardians, and many viewers have been impressed so far.


    Even under the propaganda of Relativity Entertainment, there are rumors on the Internet that even the daughter of Nissen cannot be messed with.


    For parents, if their children are threatened, fighting for their lives will save them.


    This is also the point that the audience most recognizes Brian for "Hurricane Rescue".


    Therefore, this series of films has attracted a large number of family audiences, even if there are many violent factors in the film.


    The premiere of "Hurricane Rescue 2" was held at the Chiefs Rock Theater. The scale is quite large. Embassy Pictures is confident in this sequel.


    Ronan came to the premiere theater early, and Robert Iger was with him.


    "The Wall Street side said that it''s completely over to you."


    Standing at the entrance of a lounge on the second floor, watching the guests walking on the red carpet below, Robert Iger asked Ronan: "How are you going to talk to them?"


    Ronan had already thought about it: "Talk directly, don''t go around in circles."


    Robert Iger was concerned: "Then they..."


    Ronan said: "I have conducted in-depth investigations on Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison. These two people are eager to make a big career in Hollywood, but Hollywood¡¯s xenophobia is This makes it difficult for them to truly enter this industry in a short time. These two people have told me more than once that they want to invest in top Hollywood projects and top companies. Now that they have such a good opportunity to enter Disney, they will miss it. ?"


    Robert Iger thought about it carefully and said: "There are five precedents for the acquisition of Disney with foreign funds. If I have enough funds in my hands, I will definitely not miss it."


    Ronan slowly said: ¡°Sony Entertainment¡¯s acquisition of Columbia Pictures and Viacom¡¯s acquisition of Paramount Pictures actually started from becoming a larger shareholder. I am worried that the two of them would not notice. They chatted together before. At the time, I talked about the case where a major Hollywood company was acquired by a foreign group from a pure production company, and specifically mentioned Disney, the only major company that was not acquired by an outsider."


    "The game of Disney infighting," Robert Iger said, "maybe more and more exciting."


    The two chatted for a while and saw that the time was almost the same, and they entered the VIP room together. Probably the premiere tonight is relatively large. Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison have not yet arrived.


    Ronan approached the director, Jeff Abrams, and asked about "Lost".


    This drama will be available on Netflix streaming media after the New Year to see the specific broadcast situation, and then determine whether the second season will be filmed and produced.


    Jeff Abrams and Relativity Entertainment signed a film trilogy director agreement, and will then direct the filming of "Hurricane Rescue 3."


    This is also the end of the "Hurricane Rescue" trilogy.


    "I have a new film plan." Because of the pleasant cooperation, the first object of collaboration that Jerevor Abrams thought of was still Relativity Entertainment: "I want to shoot a science fiction film in a pseudo-documentary way."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Is there a script?"


    Jeff Abrams shook his head: "Not yet. After I find someone to write the script, I will find you as soon as possible."


    "Yes." Ronan said, "I look forward to it very much."


    Jeff Katzenberg went to say hello to Robert Iger, when Amanda Seyfried, who had just walked into the VIP room, came over.


    "Hi, Ronan." Amanda Seyfried''s delicate face carried a bit of resentment: "Why can''t I meet you after returning to Los Angeles."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Sorry, I have been too busy at work these days."


    In the recent period, in addition to handling daily work, it is also necessary to consider and plan for Disney affairs, which involves the two major factions of Disney, Pixar Studios and Steve Jobs, several Wall Street investment institutions, and new entrants. The two super rich people in, if there is a big mistake on one side, it may lead to a crash, and there is no energy to take care of the other for the time being.


    Not only Amanda Seyfried, but even Tom Cruise and Will Smith asked him to go to the UK to see the Manchester derby, and Ronan pushed.


    Jaina-Quan also called him last week, saying that it was a surprise, but Ronan didn''t want to be out of the game for the time being, and he didn''t make the appointment.


    The live-action rights of Pixar Studios and Disney''s fairy tale movies are very important for the future of Relativity Entertainment.


    Amanda Seyfried said at this time: "You will always have time..."


    Ronan had already seen Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison, and could only say apologetically: "Maybe a little busy."


    Amanda Seyfried is not a wink girl. She saw the two people walking straight up and said, "Well then, let''s talk when we have time."


    Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison came to Ronan and shook hands with Ronan respectively. The former said with envy: "It''s another sequel movie! The "Humanity" released at the end of last month "Clear Project 4" North American box office is almost 60 million US dollars, will this one be more successful?"


    Luo Nan said modestly: "It''s mainly the hard work of the company."


    "How many big-selling series does Relativity Entertainment have?" Ryan Kavanaugh asked: "Too many, right?"


    David Ellison said with certainty: "In this regard, Relativity Entertainment is definitely No. 1 in Hollywood."


    Ronan said: "The main thing is to choose a movie that can be serialized."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "These are the foundations of Relativity Entertainment. With these series of movies, Relativity Entertainment can remain profitable." He seemed to be deliberate: "Just like Hua who owns those classic animation films. Disney."


    Ronan smiled and got involved with Disney: "This is incomparable. How much value have those classic cartoons created for Disney?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh suddenly lowered his voice: "Ronan, can you tell me, why did you fancy a live-action film authorization for Disney''s animated feature film?"


    Ronan said: "The live-action animation film is also very interesting. Shahai Entertainment is shooting and producing the live-action version of Alice in Wonderland. Disney also wants to ask Relativity Entertainment for advice in this regard."


    David Ellison interjected: "Is Relativity Entertainment going to fully cooperate with Disney?"


    Ronan said: "We are talking, depending on the outcome of the negotiation."


    Ryan Kavanaugh''s voice was lowered: "I saw in the media that you are interested in selling Disney shares. Didn''t the negotiation go smoothly?"


    Ronan understands, the two seem to be paying attention to Disney.


    "Why don''t we talk in another place." Ronan shook his head and motioned to the people around him: "This is not a place to talk."


    People come and go here, and it''s really not suitable to talk about more private affairs. Ryan Kavanaugh said: "I and David are guests. Of course, follow your host''s greetings."


    Ronan made a please gesture: "Please here."


    He led the way and left the VIP room, and Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison followed.


    When he came to the lounge on the second floor, Ronan greeted the two of them to sit freely, and said directly: "Ryan, David, you have been asking about Disney since we met. We are all old friends, and there is no need. Going around, wouldn''t you be interested in Disney''s equity in Relativity Entertainment?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison glanced at each other, and it was still the former who spoke first: "Ronan, David and I, and Maple Leaf Pictures, you know very well and want to break into Hollywood It¡¯s not easy. David and I have been following Disney¡¯s developments recently and feel that Disney is a very good entry point."


    Ronan didn''t speak, just looked at Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison.


    David Ellison said: ¡°The Big Six in Hollywood are traditional forces, but five of the Big Six have undergone several great changes and have been acquired by outsiders or companies. Ronan, if you intend to sell Disney shares , Maple Leaf Pictures must be given priority."


    They had a detailed understanding of what happened to Disney recently. Most of Ryan Kavanaugh¡¯s funds came from numerous niche investment institutions on Wall Street. They knew that Ronan and Relativity Entertainment¡¯s representatives were not only themselves, but a joint venture. body.


    If Maple Leaf Pictures can become Disney''s largest shareholder, how many detours can it take? How many years can I fight for less?


    Ryan Kavanaugh tentatively asked: "Is it true that Ronan is selling equity?"


    "The negotiations between Relativity Entertainment and Disney are very smooth." Ronan will insist on this statement to anyone before the Disney shareholders meeting. He said half-truth and half-truth: "The cooperation between the two sides will soon reach an agreement. Therefore, Disney''s equity is actually of little use to Relativity Entertainment. At present, Disney''s stock price is rising, which is a good cash opportunity."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Please give priority to Maple Leaf Pictures."


    Ronan said: "Talavus Knight of Leica Studio did contact me and expressed a strong intention to acquire. You have followed this news and you should know that he has such strength."


    Of course these two knew the identity of Talavus Knight.


    David Ellison said: "We have the same strength."


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 Chapter 900： An opportunity not to be missed

    Anyone who knows Maple Leaf Pictures will not doubt their financial strength. After considering all aspects, Ronan has always believed that Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison are the most suitable candidates to succeed. .


    Not only are they rich, but they are also desperate to open up the situation in Hollywood.


    "I believe in your strength." Ronan said: "This is indeed an opportunity for you."


    Perhaps all the work was done in the front, and the series of foreshadowings made before played a role. Without waiting for Ronan to sell them, the two people became interested in Disney.


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Hollywood''s traditional power has long been divided up. It is too difficult to find an opportunity to enter. If we miss Disney, we may not be able to wait for the next time."


    David Ellison was younger and more direct: "Ronan, since you intend to sell that portion of Disney shares, why not give priority to us?"


    Ronan looked seriously thinking: "This is not a small business. I believe you more than the unfamiliar Taravis Knight."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile, "Ronan, what do you want? Just say it."


    "To be honest, what I represent is not just Relativity Entertainment." These two people have already mentioned it before, and Ronan said directly: "There are more than 12% of Disney shares in total, I promised them, They will advance and retreat with them. With Disney''s current stock price, the total value of this part of the equity reaches 3.5 billion US dollars.


    Ryan Kavanaugh has the aura of a top tycoon: "Money is not a problem for me and David."


    David Ellison said: "Maple Leaf Pictures can raise $3 billion in funding in two weeks at the earliest."


    Ronan knows very well that compared to cash, the level of these two trenches is no worse than that of relativity entertainment.


    "But there is one thing." Ryan Kavanaugh has money, but he won''t mess around: "Disney''s stock price is currently a bit inflated..."


    Ronan directly raised his hand and interrupted him: "Ryan, do you know Talavis Knight''s offer? He is willing to acquire these shares at a 10% premium to the stock price at the time of the transaction."


    He smiled and said: "This is not only the equity of Relativity Entertainment, but also many partners. I can''t sell it at a low price for personal reasons. Otherwise, I can''t explain it to my partners."


    Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison exchanged glances, both seem to consider Ronan''s words.


    Ronan continued: "This is more than 12% of the equity. If the transaction is concluded, Maple Leaf Pictures will become the largest shareholder of Disney and it will be easy to enter the board of directors."


    Ryan Kavanaugh couldn''t help saying: "The largest shareholder..."


    This temptation is too great, because these capitals not only mean that Maple Leaf Pictures has the qualifications to participate in the game, but also represents a considerable right to speak.


    David Ellison said: "Ronan, do you promise to represent your partners?"


    Ronan said: "I promise this, the authorization will be passed from New York soon."


    Ryan Kavanaugh was very excited about the equity, and had doubts about the price, and said: "Such a price..."


    Ronan answered, "I don''t have to lie. You can ask Talavus Knight for verification in this regard. If you have any doubts about the price, I can only choose someone else."


    He said unhurriedly: "As estimated by the financial industry, Disney''s stock price will continue to rise."


    Once at Walt Disney, Ronan vaguely remembered that when Robert Iger first took office, his market value exceeded US$40 billion because of his concern.


    But now Disney, even if its stock price rises sharply, its total market value is less than $35 billion.


    Strictly speaking, this is inseparable from relativity entertainment.


    Without the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, internal battles have become more intense, Pixar studios deliberately delaying the production of animated feature films, etc., have seriously affected Disney''s performance and caused the stock price to be far worse than before.


    "Wait." Ryan Kavanaugh said: "The main reason is that Disney is messy now."


    Ronan suddenly laughed: "Ryan, David, if it is a stable company, such as Relativity Entertainment, how much right to speak can you gain and how much you can do when you join in? Frankly speaking, you! Maple Leaf Pictures! Just want to be a major shareholder of Disney!"


    This comes to the hearts of Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison. How can a promising young man like them be only willing to be a major shareholder of Disney?


    Ronan went on to say: "If you change to other companies, even if you become the largest shareholder and want to control the company, the difficulty is hell-level. But Disney is different. Disney is currently very chaotic and internal conflicts are endless. Take Michael Eisner. The two factions headed by Roy Disney are on the same level. This is precisely your opportunity!"


    David Ellison seemed to be moved by Ronan''s words. After all, this is a very simple truth. Just like their situation in Hollywood, if it is a stable company, new entrants will inevitably be rejected by inherent forces, but chaotic. The company can give outsiders countless opportunities.


    Like David Ellison, Ryan Cavano took the initiative and said, "Ronan, if we really become shareholders of Disney, what should we do?"


    Ronan said calmly: "Support Michael Eisner, let Disney continue to chaos, I believe that with the vision and ability of you and David, you will definitely find opportunities in the chaos and seize them.


    "Can''t you support Roy Disney?" David Ellison asked.


    Ronan said: "Roy Disney represents the conservative forces of Disney. They will not welcome new entrants. Even if they welcome it now, they will reject it later. And once Roy Disney wins, Disney may stabilize... "


    Ryan Kavanaugh has put himself in: "A smooth Disney is not good for Maple Leaf Pictures. Michael Eisner will continue to remain in the position of chairman and CEO, and the two major factions of Disney will continue. Keep fighting."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It is true."


    These words do not need to be concealed. As long as Maple Leaf Pictures becomes the largest shareholder of Disney, it will evolve into reality. It is not difficult for anyone with a bit of business acumen to understand.


    Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison do not want to be just shareholders, they must face this situation.


    The two exchanged glances, and Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Ronan, please give us two days to consider. We must wait for two days. On the third morning, David and I will give you a clear answer. "


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Yes, as a friend, I can promise that I will not reach an agreement with anyone in these two days."


    Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison stood up and shook hands with Ronan one by one, did not go to the premiere of "Hurricane Rescue 2", and left directly.


    The two got out of the Emirates Rock Theater and got in the same car.


    "This is a good opportunity." David Ellison couldn''t wait to say.


    "I know." Although Ryan Kavanaugh had a problem with his investment vision, which led to the bankruptcy of the previous hedge fund, Disney''s related matters are simple and clear. He still sees very clearly: "I think Ronan Anderson is looking for us today. , Just for this."


    David Ellison asked, "You mean Ronan Anderson has ulterior motives?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh thought carefully for a moment, and said, "Even if it''s a pit, can you resist jumping in it?"


    David Ellison said: "This is probably the only opportunity we can get in touch with the Big Six companies."


    Ryan Kavanaugh sighed: "Ronan Anderson has seen us a long time ago, knowing that we cannot refuse, and we will not refuse."


    Ronan entered the theater and sat down in the seat next to Robert Iger.


    Robert Iger immediately asked in a low voice: "How''s the talk?"


    "It''s almost as expected." Ronan also lowered his voice: "How can two ambitious and well-funded people refuse the opportunity to really show off in Hollywood?"


    Robert Iger said: "This does seem to have a chance to control a large company."


    Ronan said: "The biggest difference may be the price, but I have clearly mentioned Taravis Knight''s offer to them. Maple Leaf Pictures should not be less than a 10% premium. Bob, organize the staff. , Prepare to negotiate secretly with Maple Leaf Pictures."


    Robert Iger smiled and said, "The manpower is already ready, and I''m waiting for the good news from your side."


    After this contact with Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison, Ronan is more confident: "There will be no big surprises."


    The two whispered for a while, and Ronan''s energy gradually shifted to the movie being shown on the big screen.


    The plot and the like are actually not much different from the first one, but this time the daughter needs to save the father, and then the father saves the daughter again.


    In addition to the family relationship between the daughter and the father, the biggest attraction of the film is still the uninterrupted and extremely intense action scenes.


    Due to his appearance many years in advance, Liam Neeson is not too old to be impressed, and since the first part of "Hurricane Rescue", the retired agent who loves his father has taken pictures of "Batman: Hour of War" ¡·And other action-type films, always maintain physical training, and the action shots are extremely complete.


    Of course, like the first movie, the villains are basically weak.


    Bryan kills all the way Dealing with the so-called gangsters is like cutting melons and vegetables.


    Probably this is a kind of alternative realism. Gangsters who have not experienced professional training can never become godlike opponents.


    Although the film has many shortcomings, it is still a very interesting commercial film.


    As long as business continues to succeed, even the road to salvation by M-Neeson will only just begin.


    The screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment has created several rescue-themed movies, which can be chosen by Liam Neeson.


    Even if M-Neeson wants to go to space to save the astronauts, there is no problem.


    In short, as long as Liam Neeson is willing to cooperate, he can save the world and save the air!


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 Chapter 901： Transaction confirmation

    "Under the Relativity Entertainment, Ronan-Anderson brand production line, another serious commercial film!"


    With the full release of "Hurricane Rescue 2" in North America, various film reviews have been released one after another, but among film critics, this film is quite unwelcome.


    On the first day of its release, the professional reputation of "Hurricane Rescue 2" was over. The Rotten Tomatoes Index, which collected more than 50 reviews from film critics, was completely rotten, only 32%.


    Fortunately, the theater audience was rated "a-", which is not too prominent, but not bad for commercial films.


    The media reputation is actually not bad.


    "The Hollywood Reporter" comment is quite representative: this sequel to Relativity Entertainment, like a textbook, demonstrates how to make a wonderful, successful and satisfying fast-food movie.


    Among the general audience, the comment on "Hurricane Rescue 2" shared by Netflix most likes also represents the views of most audiences: audiences who like the first part and expect to see more similar content will get what they have Something to expect.


    Therefore, on the first day of the film¡¯s release in North America, the box office performed quite well, with 3,980 theaters, with a reported receipt of 21.28 million US dollars.


    By the second day, the professional reputation of "Hurricane Rescue 2" continued to decline. The Rotten Tomatoes Index dropped to 24%, but the single-day box office of the film rose by nearly 10%.


    After entering 2000, a film with a rotten tomato index has lost the box office, and there are countless rotten tomatoes with a lot of commercial success.


    Film critics and the first-line film market are further separated.


    Hollywood commercial films are also breaking away from Hollywood''s traditional model.


    Shahai Entertainment officially announced on Saturday that "Hurricane Rescue 3" has confirmed the establishment of the project, including the director Jeff Abrams and the two main protagonists, including Mnison and Amanda Seyfried. All will return.


    At the same time, "Hurricane Rescue 3" will also be the end of the series.


    But the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Liam Neeson is far from over. When the third film ends, a new rescue movie will come out.


    A script about a terrorist attack on an airplane has been delivered to Liam Neeson by Shahai Entertainment.


    This veteran and strong actor is also very optimistic about the "Qiantu" cooperating with Relativity Entertainment.


    Liam Neeson is getting old. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in "Schindler''s List", which did not bring him much help to his acting career. In recent years, even the second-tier Hollywood can hardly be worthy of the name.


    instead, after cooperating with Relativity Entertainment, its reputation, status and celebrity status skyrocketed at the same time, and it was even regarded as a late bloomer.


    Obviously, the nomination of Schindler and Oscar for Best Actor is very nonexistent.


    This man who has been tempered by time has completed his transformation into an action star after a few action movies.


    The facts have repeatedly proved that his action-type characters are also very popular.


    After the weekend, the first week of "Hurricane Rescue 3" was released at the box office. Despite the competition between Twentieth Century Fox''s "Forever" and Paramount Pictures'' "New Happy House" in the same weekend, it still earned $61.68 million. Sitting firmly on the throne of the North American box office leaderboard.


    The commercial appeal of ¡¡¡¡ sequel movie is undoubtedly obvious.


    In several overseas markets that opened the same weekend, "Hurricane Rescue 2" also showed a strong box office appeal.


    The film¡¯s first weekend box office in the UK reached US$13.91 million; Australia also received US$8.79 million; France¡¯s first weekend box office was infinitely close to US$10 million...


    On the first weekend, the film earned US$41.2 million overseas.


    According to market findings and a series of data collected, Embassy Pictures predicts that the North American box office of "Hurricane Rescue 2" will be around US$270 million, and the global box office will exceed US$500 million without much pressure.


    The film strategy of serialization has made today''s relativistic entertainment. At this stage and even in the next ten years, Ronan''s focus will still be serialized films.


    sequel movies can make it easier for film companies to make a lot of money, can develop the fan economy, and can be widely spread.


    I believe that for film companies, the fundamental significance of making a movie is to create commercial value.


    Therefore, guaranteeing long-term and stable income is the key point. Investing in a brand new movie is more risky than investing in a sequel to a classic movie.


    Looking at the film list of Relativity Entertainment every year, the sequels of successful movies account for far more than half.


    This can not only reduce the investment in publicity, but also effectively reduce risks.


    With the full release of "Hurricane Rescue 2", Relativity Entertainment''s 2005 film, only one remaining "Brokeback Mountain" has not yet been officially released.


    Lee An directed the film, the release strategy is completely different from the previous films, it is aimed at the awards season, and the ultimate goal is Oscar.


    Ronan¡¯s two major target awards are always very clear for best director and best film.


    On the other hand, there has been news from Maple Leaf Pictures. After a short period of consideration, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison personally called Ronan and made it clear that they would be Disney¡¯s largest shareholder!


    For Maple Leaf Pictures, for these two ambitious people who want to make a career in Hollywood, the opportunity may never be missed.


    On Monday morning, Ronan met the two people again at the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Robert Iger also came. The first thing he did after coming over was to show Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison the share authorizations other than Relativity Entertainment.


    "There are a few points, I need to declare in advance." Robert Iger rarely became a villain: "Our negotiations must be conducted in secret, except for the necessary legal and accounting professionals, I hope the two can participate in the negotiations in person."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "No problem, in the same way, we also need relativity entertainment confidentiality."


    He inferred from others. There must be people who are interested in Disney''s equity. If there are any more competitors in the negotiations, they may pay a higher price.


    Robert Iger said: "Yes." He added the second point: "This transaction needs to be completed in cash, and the two need to raise funds before mid-December."


    For others, just over twenty days is very stressful and difficult, but Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison are not ordinary people.


    Ryan Kavanaugh is confident to persuade those investors on Wall Street to continue investing. After all, they are already on the ship of Maple Leaf Pictures, and the possibility of additional investment is unlimited.


    David Ellison has communicated with his father, and Larry Ellison will give him full support from attitude to funding.


    "No problem." Ryan Kavanaugh said: "You don''t have to worry about funding. Since David and I are going to make this transaction, funding is not a problem."


    He said again: "I hope to start negotiations on the deal as soon as possible."


    Ronan said: "On the Relativity Entertainment side, Bob will personally preside over this negotiation and it will start within this week."


    David Ellison answered: "Okay!"


    The preliminary intent of this transaction also means that Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison have accepted the acquisition at a premium, and the premium will not be less than 10%.


    As for the specific transaction price, it depends on the subsequent negotiations.


    Ronan said: "I always believe that Relativity Entertainment and Maple Leaf Pictures can reach a consensus and develop more cooperation. Now it seems that we are always allies on the same front."


    Ryan Kavanaugh said with a smile, "I hope we will be allies in the future."


    "Yes." Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment cherishes every friend and every friendship."


    How great would it be if there were novices like Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison everywhere in Hollywood? It is estimated that Relativity Entertainment does not have to work hard to shoot and produce movies, and rely on friends to make a fortune.


    The two sides discussed for a while, clarified some terms in the direction, and basically set the tone of the negotiation.


    Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison did not stay too much and left at the same time.


    They have to raise funds next.


    In the reception room, Ronan urged Robert Iger: "Bob, control the pace of the negotiation. It is best to follow the established plan. You can be flexible about the specifics."


    Robert Iger said: "I understand that since they got on our ship, they don''t want to go down."


    Ronan said: "Maple Leaf Pictures and Pixar Studios. This is the end of Disney''s plan. After completion, we can relax for a while."


    Robert Iger said again: "Seek a mpaa seat?"


    Ronan sighed: "Even if there is Disney, it is very difficult for us to reach an agreement with Warner Bros. after all. After all, as long as one of the six companies opposes, it is impossible to succeed. The so-called support for relativity entertainment to enter mpaa is more deliberate. The conditions thrown out can serve as a bait."


    Robert Iger said: "You need to take your time in this respect." He asked concerned, "Is there any news from Warner Bros.?"


    Ronan shook his head: "The last time Charles Rowan talked to me and there was no more text. It is estimated that there are disagreements within Warner Bros. Maybe they think my conditions are excessive."


    "The management of Warner Bros. is sometimes incomprehensible." Robert Iger also feels this way: "Kevin Tesuhara finally makes any decision, I don¡¯t think strange."


    Ronan said: "I hope that one day, Warner Bros. is willing to sell us the copyright of the Justice League."


    Robert Iger shook his head: "There is basically no such possibility."


    Ronan stopped mentioning these, and instead exhorted: "Okay, the major aspects are basically determined. The rest of the negotiations with Maple Leaf Pictures and Pixar Studios will be left to you."


    Robert Iger is responsible for these tasks, and Ronan is also assured that with Robert Iger''s ability, there will be no mistakes.


    The development route of relativity entertainment has always been very clear. Taking Disney''s path will finally leave Disney with nowhere to go.


    Marvel Studios and Pixar Studios have obtained the rights to the live-action shooting of classic animated feature films. What should next be?


    It looks like George Lucas will retire in a few years.

 Chapter 902： The circle of technophiles

    Before Thanksgiving, the USC Film School Alumni Association, led by Ronan, George Lucas, Ron Howard and Robert Zemeckis, held a party in the Beverly Hills Clubhouse.


    One thing I have to say, whether on the Pacific side or on the other side, a person¡¯s position in the alumni association is always closely related to social status and cannot be separated at all.


    Therefore, Ronan has become one of the directors of the alumni association even though he is not very senior.


    The expenses of the party are entirely borne by Ronan. It is held as a cocktail party and the main purpose is to facilitate the communication between alumni.


    The alumni of the USC Film School have always been a big force in Hollywood.


    From the earliest beginning with George Lucas and Ron Howard, Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, this organization is moving in the direction of Baotuan development.


    Nowadays, whether it is Spielberg¡¯s DreamWorks, Ronan¡¯s Relativity Entertainment, or George Lucas¡¯s Lucasfilm, there are many graduates of the USC Film School.


    "In fact, make good use of the power of USC alumni."


    Walking in the banquet hall, Jessica Felton whispered to Ronan, "It''s also very helpful for the Oscar."


    Ronan said: "I have thought of this a long time ago. Helping each other as far as possible is one of the aims of the Alumni Association."


    Jessica Felton said, "By the way, I just saw David Ellison."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Although he has dropped out of school, he is considered an alumnus of USC. If someone can help introduce him, it is normal to come here."


    Jessica Felton turned to look at Ronan: "I remember you were also a member of the dropout army."


    "There is no way." Ronan said helplessly: "At that time, I didn''t quit school and took over Shahai Entertainment, and I would go bankrupt."


    The two came to a small circle together. Ronan greeted George Lucas, Ron Howard and Robert Zemeckis one by one, and then solemnly introduced Jessica Felton to they.


    Compared to Ronan, Jessica Felton is a full graduate of the USC Film School, and is a technical background, and shares many topics with George Lucas and Robert Zemikis.


    Dressed up and dressed in an evening dress, Jessica Felton is born with strong capital and is well-known in the industry, which has attracted many people''s attention.


    "Is this your official girlfriend?" Ron Howard was obviously misunderstood: "Ronan, she is a good match for you."


    Ronan explained in gratitude: "It''s a good friend, not a girlfriend."


    Lang Howard is clear: "I heard many people in the academy mention Jessica, a very capable woman, rarely seen in Hollywood."


    Ronan didn''t bother to say anything. He glanced at Jessica Felton, who was talking about computer CG technology with George Lucas and Robert Zemikis.


    These technical madmen, together seem to have endless words.


    "CG production is inseparable from editing and synthesis." Jessica Felton said of her own experience: "Using editing and synthesis technology can effectively reduce the cost of CG production..."


    She noticed Ronan''s gaze, turned her head and smiled.


    Robert Zemikis said embarrassedly: "When I talk about new technologies, I always forget about other things."


    George Lucas said seriously: "Jesse, I hope you can go to Industrial Light & Magic recently, and your theory can help Industrial Light & Magic."


    Ronan interjected: "George, do you want to dig someone in front of me?"


    George Lucas smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I hired Jesse to teach theory at Industrial Light & Magic."


    Jessica Felton said, "This is my honor."


    Ronan just joked and said deliberately: "Jesse, I hope you can come back from Industrial Light & Magic to dig a few experts in special effects production."


    Several people couldn''t help laughing.


    George Lucas asked: "I heard that you got the live-action film rights of those fairy-tale animated feature films from Disney?"


    "Yes." The agreement has been signed, and Ronan didn''t need to cover it up, saying: "I always think this is a very valuable asset. Unfortunately, I can''t get the copyright of those classic animation features."


    George Lucas said: "That''s Disney''s roots, they can''t sell it."


    Lang Howard asked curiously at this time: "Is there a market for those cartoons made into live-action movies?"


    "Computer special effects are developing rapidly and it can be said to be changing with each passing day." Ronan replied: "Even with the current CG production technology, it is not very difficult to realize the beautiful world in fairy tales."


    Jessica Felton added: "The production cost will be very high."


    Ronan nodded: "But these cartoons have a huge impact, affecting more than one generation, and bringing a huge potential audience. Just like Robert''s filming "Alice in Wonderland", as long as it can create a real and dreamy fairy tale In the world, I believe there will be many consumers willing to pay."


    George Lucas said: "Your vision of filmmaking is unmatched. I believe you will succeed."


    Robert Zemeckis said: "Technology is the key to the success or failure of this type of film."


    Ronan looked at the people around him and said, "I have never worried about this. When it comes to technology control, I have Jesse."


    "I heard people talk about it," Robert Zemeckis said, "Jesse is a technology madman."


    Jessica Felton said modestly: "I have to learn from you on this."


    Several people gathered together for a chat, and each went to other places. Ronan chatted with several screenwriters about their script.


    These are basically screenwriters who have been in the industry for a long time, but have not produced a single one, and are currently working hard to create their own script projects.


    Ronan can give the green light appropriately, but he won''t give too much preferential treatment. Let them directly send the electronic version of the script to his work mailbox, and he will reply to them no matter what the result is.


    Then, Ronan saw Steven Spielberg, who was overdue.


    Although he did not graduate from the USC Film School, Spielberg has always regarded himself as an alumnus of USC Film School, and even made donations to USC Film School many times.


    Ronan still remembers that Spielberg once directly donated a building to the USC Film Academy.


    "It''s been a long time, Ronan." Spielberg immediately found Ronan.


    Ronan shook hands with him: "Steven, you are too busy lately."


    Spielberg asked in a low voice, "I heard Jeff Kasenberg talk about some things about Disney. What are your plans?"


    Ronan, of course, can''t tell the truth, saying: "It is profitable to cooperate with Disney."


    "Really?" Spielberg is not convinced: "Why do I feel that your purpose is not simple?"


    Ronan laughed: "What can I do? I just want the company to profit from it."


    This sounds very reasonable, Spielberg is not good at asking any more, instead he said: "Jerifer Katzenberg is a little disappointed that you support Michael Eisner."


    Ronan understands Katzenberg¡¯s grievances with Michael Eisner: "I can only say sorry for that."


    is related to the great interests of relativity entertainment, and even the survival and development space of relativity entertainment in Hollywood in the future. Ronan can''t hurt himself just because he takes care of someone''s feelings or thoughts.


    But Ronan also has doubts. What does Spielberg mean?


    Spielberg seemed to just mention it casually, as if he had no other purpose, and then said: "Relativity Entertainment has been licensed for so many classic Disney animated films. Are you interested in cooperating with DreamWorks? We only participate in investment, not copyright. And dominance."


    Ronan didn''t expect that as soon as the authorization was obtained, someone would come up and want to share a piece of the pie. It can only be said that Spielberg is indeed the best director among businessmen, with a very keen sense of smell.


    "Thank you for the kindness of DreamWorks." Ronan would of course not agree, and casually said nonsense: "These projects are jointly developed by Relativity Entertainment and Walt Disney, and Disney is the lead. I have no right to decide to accept new investors."


    After all, the news that was shown to the public was a live-action film project between Disney and Relativity Entertainment. Spielberg believed somewhat and said, "When I have the opportunity, I will talk to Disney."


    Ronan said with a smile: "Yes. The three companies cooperate, and the risks can be shared."


    These scenes are spoken from his mouth without any obstacles.


    Spielberg asked: "By the way, we still have a director contract. Do you have a suitable film project?"


    At that time, Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studios revised the agreement After "Shrek 3", the feature film of DreamWorks Animation Studios was abandoned.


    Spielberg directed a relativistic entertainment film, which is one of the conditions.


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Not yet. If there is a suitable project, I will send it to you as soon as possible."


    Spielberg nodded: "Okay." He pointed to the other side: "I''ll talk to George for a while."


    This DreamWorks tycoon has been working on reviving DreamWorks recently, and seems to have regained his ambitions.


    Of course, the process is not that smooth.


    Especially the relationship with Jeff Katzenberg has always been stumbling, and the power struggle between the two has not been extinguished because DreamWorks is back on track.


    Ronan had had a lot of contact with Jeff Katzenberg before, and he could guess some of his thoughts. With the experience of being kicked out of Disney by Michael Eisner, Jeff Katzenberg could not give up. Power, especially the dominance of animation studios.


    Even if the opponent is Spielberg, a well-known good old man in Hollywood.


    involves the struggle between major interests and power, where is the difference between good and bad.


    In the past six months, there have been rumors in the Hollywood circle that DreamWorks Animation Studios and Universal Pictures are collaborating, as if Jeff Kasenberg is ready to abandon Spielberg at any time. .


    has developed to the extent that there are many rumors, this kind of thing cannot be completely false.


    At least Katzenberg has indeed contacted Universal Pictures.

 Chapter 903： problem lies in

    "Everyone! Everyone, please introduce."


    In a small circle in the banquet hall, David Ellison introduced several people: "This is Ronan Anderson, my good friend! The best partner!"


    These people are familiar with David Ellison, many of whom are graduates he met at the USC Film School.


    Ronan kept a polite smile and shook hands with these people one by one.


    For now, his relationship with David Ellison is indeed in the honeymoon period.


    The people around dispersed, David Ellison said: "I have the opportunity to enter Disney this time, thank you very much."


    Ronan said: "I also want to sell shares. Of course, I have to sell to friends and trusted partners first."


    "My father appreciates this transaction very much." David Ellison said: "He is very interested in me being a major shareholder or even a member of the board of directors of Disney."


    Ronan knows very well that people like Larry Ellison have never been afraid of competition, and often even take the initiative to provoke wars. Perhaps in the eyes of such people, it is indeed a good opportunity to enter Disney.


    With Disney¡¯s chaotic situation, there is indeed hope to fight for Disney¡¯s control.


    "Entering Disney is the beginning." Ronan said, "I hope you will enter the Disney board as soon as possible."


    David Ellison is confident: "We have also discussed, and Michael Eisner''s stay in office is best for Maple Leaf Pictures."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and suggested: "After the deal is concluded, you, as a new force, will find it difficult to quickly open up the situation. It is best to find a suitable agent among the senior executives of Disney."


    David Ellison said: "This proposal is good, I will discuss it with Ryan."


    These proposals of Ronan are actually beneficial to David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh, but the hidden purpose behind them is to keep Disney in chaos.


    Maple Leaf Pictures can gain a certain right to speak within Disney, and only then will there be a tripartite situation.


    David Ellison said at this time: "Ronan, it will be useful to me in the future, just speak."


    Ronan is also welcome: "I have a Pacific Investment Fund with a fixed profit rate every year. If you have spare funds, you can consider investing."


    David Ellison said: "I''ve heard of it, so I will go back and find out specifically."


    Ronan left Scott Swift¡¯s contact information to David Ellison. The two sides are in the honeymoon period. If you can get more benefits, you can fight for more.


    Furthermore, this is also to help David Ellison leave a way out. In case his Hollywood investment is messed up, there will be funds from the Pacific Investment Foundation.


    Once David Ellison and his sister Megan Ellison both faced huge difficulties in Hollywood.


    David Ellison''s situation is better. After all, the main energy and resources are put on commercial films. The company of Megan Ellison, which focuses on art films, once came to the brink of bankruptcy.


    Megan Ellison¡¯s Annap Films, invested in the first eight films that he filmed, and seven of them lost money.


    is not a loss on Hollywood books, but a real loss of money.


    Once a unique selection of film tastes made Megan Ellison famous in Hollywood, Paul Thomas Anderson, Catherine Bigelow, David Russell, the Cohen brothers, the King of Sunglasses... those who stumbled in the blockbuster studio The directors of literary and artistic films soon gathered to Anapu Pictures.


    was only eight years old, and Anapu Pictures has already received 52 Oscar nominations.


    Compared with the brilliant Oscar nomination record, Annapurna Films¡¯ commercial record was a complete failure: the investment of the film started at tens of millions of dollars, but it made much less and lost much. Many box office talents with huge investment and high reputation. Millions of dollars in the early days.


    The last news Ronan ever saw about Megan Ellison was not about how successful the film critics were touted and the success of the noble female producer, but about saving his daughter¡¯s company, Larry- Ellison had to roll up his sleeves and go off in person, settle $200 million in debt and losses for Megan Ellison, and intervene in the company''s operations.


    Of course, as a person who has the ability to make money naturally, Megan Ellison has the capital to continue to wave on art films.


    Anyway, no matter what the wave is, there will be an old man in the end.


    Compared to his younger sister, David Ellison was also very difficult later. The most typical case is that he was the one who repeatedly invested in filming "Terminator" and completely made the audience want to complain when they saw the name of "Terminator".


    The rich second generation who probably didn''t want to shoot "Terminator" is not a good pilot.


    Also, after Ang Lee won the second Oscar trophy, he also started to play technology.


    Many people are very surprised, Ang Lee messed up a technology stream, why did she easily get the investment of a second technology stream movie?


    is actually very simple. Not only is the money owner rich, he spends money more willful.


    The investor behind Ang Lee is David Ellison.


    No one knows how much of the adventurous spirit of this brother and sister comes from their rich father? But it is certain that in addition to a huge inheritance, Larry Ellison also left the self-confidence of others greater than heaven to a pair of children.


    Ronan vaguely remembered, as if he had heard of a biography about Larry Ellison, the name was like this-"What is the difference between God and Larry Ellison?" God feels he is not Ellison.


    After chatting with David Ellison about the Pacific Investment Fund, Ronan found George Lucas, who was not there for a while.


    "Those real-life fairy tale movies you mentioned," George Lucas kindly reminded: "If you want to achieve the desired effect, the expenditure on special effects is destined to be high investment."


    Ronan smiled and said, "With the full support of Industrial Light and Magic, I have never worried about special effects." He turned and said, "The special effects of Star Wars represent the highest level in the industry. George, I really can no longer Have you seen the Star Wars movie?"


    George Lucas said calmly: "It''s over when it''s over. I''m old and I don''t have the energy to shoot anymore."


    "Are you old?" Ronan''s temptation was so hidden that he couldn''t even notice: "Clint Eastwood, the old cowboy, is still filming."


    George Lucas pushed down his glasses: "The situation is different. Now Hollywood can no longer stimulate my creative passion."


    Ronan thought of the meaning behind this. George Lucas made too much money, and it was difficult to have enough motivation to continue shooting the film.


    "I have an idea." George Lucas said, "Maybe it''s time for me to retire."


    Ronan answered naturally: "Retire?"


    George Lucas is very serious, obviously not joking: "There is always a day to retire, and I don''t want to be like Clint, who is still a director at 80."


    Ronan asked, "Do you have a retirement plan?"


    "Not yet." George Lucas said, "I just have such an idea."


    Ronan shook his head: "When you retired, Lucasfilm has no leader. Everyone in the circle knows that you did not cultivate successors for Lucasfilm."


    George Lucas sighed, "So, I haven''t thought about it yet."


    Ronan slowly said, "This is your freedom, and it is not convenient for me to say anything. Just... George, don''t leave any regrets."


    As a person who knew George Lucas deeply, Ronan''s words evoked George Lucas''s mind. The "Father of Star Wars" said: "Some regrets are destined to accompany a lifetime."


    Ronan put on a very curious look: "Can you talk about it? Maybe I can help."


    George Lucas smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s not a secret. Lucasfilm has never taken back the copyright of Star Wars: A New Hope.¡±


    Ronan said, "I remember it was in the hands of 20th Century Fox?"


    "Yes." George Lucas shook his head: "Lucasfilm tried to repurchase several times, but all failed."


    Ronan said, "I can always think of a way."


    George Lucas is more open-minded: "It''s too difficult."


    The ¡¡¡¡ cocktail party lasted towards eleven o''clock, and the guests left one after another. There will be a meeting place for the follow-up ending matters, so there is no need to worry about it.


    Ronan was also preparing to leave the clubhouse after meeting Jessica Felton.


    "Did you drink?" Ronan could smell a faint smell of alcohol.


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I met some old classmates, out of politeness, I drank a little."


    Ronan said: "Stop driving, I''ll take you back, and let the club send someone to take you back."


    Jessica Felton did not refuse, and got on Ronan''s Rolls Royce, and the car quickly drove to the outskirts of Beverly Hills.


    "You said you want to shoot a live-action version of Disney''s classic animated movie?" Jessica Felton asked: "Does it include the Lion King?"


    Ronan glanced at her and said: "Of course, such a sensational work, if real people...no, it should be a real animal version, there will definitely be countless people paying for it."


    Jessica Felton said: "I have been thinking about this film just now."


    "What to consider?" Ronan asked very cooperatively.


    Jessica Felton said: "This film becomes a real... beast version, which can only be achieved through CG. It may be difficult now, but in terms of the speed of Hollywood''s technological development, it will soon be achieved. But. Ronan, would it be awkward if a group of real beasts appeared on the big screen and spoke all English?"


    She further said: "The animated image speaks English, and the beast speaks English. I just imagine it and it feels completely different.


    Ronan tells the truth: "It''s really awkward, but it''s not a big problem. With the influence of cartoons, we can ensure that a sufficient number of viewers are willing to consume even if we only use copy and paste production methods."


    "Okay." Jessica Felton said: "You are the boss, you have the final say."


    The car quickly stopped in front of Jessica Felton¡¯s cottage. Jessica Felton got out of the car and waved to Ronan: "It''s late, go back early.".


    Ronan pointed to her feet: "Wear high heels, walk slowly."


    On the way back, Ronan imagined the talking lion, the squeaky and crooked set of animal hunting dogs, and the many animals in the collective chorus. It was really strange.

 Chapter 904： Princess plan

    As Disney¡¯s plan is getting closer to completion, whether it is the negotiation between Robert Iger and Maple Leaf Pictures, or the negotiation on the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment and Pixar Studios in India, the progress is going very smoothly. Ronan also feels relieved and can temporarily. Take it easy.


    Thanksgiving Day came, Ronan invited Jaina-Juan to the Future World Manor with her friends.


    How do you say ¡¡¡¡, in short, it is to spend the festive season and share food.


    After Jaina Quan got the chance to play with Will Smith, she became more enthusiastic and caring. The previous few times Ronan refused to invite because of her busy schedule. She thought Ronan was not satisfied, and went back to the largest country in the universe. Called another "friend" over.


    Since the ready-made example of Jaina-Quan is here, Jaina-Quan¡¯s two friends are extremely enthusiastic and actively participate in the holiday enjoyment.


    Ronan also confirmed that what Jaina-all said is basically true. The Korean actress and Son Yizhen, whose English name is Claudia Kim, are not only outstanding in appearance, but also more recognizable. They are not printed in a mold. The type, it is estimated that even if you have used a knife, it is just fine-tuned like Scarlett Johansson and other Hollywood female stars.


    In two days, Ronan became Teacher Chen and filmed a series of tragic events in the Korean entertainment industry...


    In addition, the meeting place is completely controlled in the manor, so there is no need to worry about the future.


    After Thanksgiving, Ronan directly asked Jaina-Chuan to take the two Korean actresses to find Andrew, the deputy director of the production department of Shahai Entertainment, and he would arrange suitable roles for the two.


    will certainly not be an important role, just a supporting actress in some scenes.


    But it is enough for them to go back and start a wave of international movie stars.


    There is no need for Ronan to bother with this trivial matter. There are many film and television projects under Relativity Entertainment''s investment. There are too many supporting roles like this that will not affect the overall.


    Thanks to Thanksgiving, "Hurricane Rescue 2" continued to be screened in North America, and another $31.87 million was collected the following weekend.


    Due to the Thanksgiving holiday bonus during the period, the film¡¯s North American box office easily surpassed 100 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office totaled 232.08 million U.S. dollars.


    At the same time, the "Human Elimination Project 4", which was released before Halloween, went down in just five weeks after its release. The North American box office totaled 85.11 million US dollars.


    Although the overseas response is mediocre, more than 30 million U.S. dollars has been recorded, and the global box office of the film has exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars.


    Since the production cost is only 8 million US dollars, the profit is very easy, and the fifth part is naturally put on the production schedule.


    These low-cost horror films, although the income of each is not particularly high, but each filming and production of the trilogy series has contributed to the Relativity Entertainment with a net profit of 100 million yuan.


    More importantly, Relativity Entertainment now has multiple such series.


    "Humanity Elimination Project", "Resident Evil", "Fatal Turn", "Reaper is Coming", "Saw Fright"...


    The first film has been successful, and the series of "Reaper is gone", "Human Skin Inn" and "Dawn of the Living Dead" are also being serialized.


    There are also some who are ready to start being included in the plan, such as the horror universe plan that Ronan and Wen Ziren talked about.


    Just after going to work after the Thanksgiving holiday, Wen Ziren submitted a plan to Ronan. The plan was only a brief outline of the story, involving the adaptation of multiple supernatural investigation stories by the Warrens, and Wen Ziren set temporarily according to the imaginary theme of the story. The names of the three series of films are called "Living", "Calling the Soul" and "Annabel".


    He plans to use these three films as the main line, and then carry out derivative divisions to create more related horror films.


    Ronan passed this plan and will let Wen Ziren serve as the producer of this series.


    In addition, Ronan also officially invited Wen Ziren to join Shahai Entertainment and become a Shahai Entertainment producer like Jessica Felton.


    This is a well-paid position. It not only enjoys the normal treatment of producer and director, but also a small amount of option rewards from Shahai Entertainment.


    Wen Ziren is totally worth this reward.


    After a brief consideration, Wen Ziren accepted Ronan''s invitation.


    For a Chinese director like Wen Ziren, this is not only an increase in income, but also a rapid rise in status.


    This is Hollywood after all. Chinese directors often have to put in more effort if they want to gain the same reputation as other directors.


    But Ronan and Relativity Entertainment provide a shortcut for Wen Ziren.


    Moreover, Relativity Entertainment has always provided a fairer platform for all directors or producers, rather than making decisions based on skin color or other circumstances.


    For Wen Ziren at this stage, there is no more suitable choice than relativity entertainment.


    This Chinese director with infinite future value has officially become a member of the Relativity System, and will be tied to Relativity Entertainment for many years to come.


    Ronan also believes that the commercial value that Wen Ziren can bring is more than ten ordinary Oscar nominees.


    Perhaps many people disdain purely commercial film directors such as Wen Ziren, but looking at the difficult situation of literary and artistic masters, it often takes years to invest in a low-cost film, and then look at how commercial directors can always get big The amount of investment is not difficult to see the universal choice of Hollywood production companies.


    Let Ronan choose between Wen Ziren and David Lynch a thousand times, and Ronan will choose Wen Ziren every time.


    This is not determined by personal preference, but by the position of the hip.


    Wen Ziren was very motivated to devote himself to the creation of the "Horror Universe" script. He first chose "Living".


    According to Wen Ziren''s plot, although the Warrens will not be the absolute protagonists of "Latent", they will also have heavyweight scenes in it, and then lead to the following "Call of Souls".


    Even, Wen Ziren is still considering how to link the supernatural investigation of the Warrens with "Chain Saw".


    In this way, the influence of "Chain Saw" can be used to warm up and promote new horror films.


    In addition, Wen Ziren will also take time next year to direct several episodes of "American Horror Story".


    This kind of newly launched series is very important for Wen Ziren to be the director in the first season.


    On the subject of horror, Wen Ziren is indeed unique.


    From after Thanksgiving to mid-December, in addition to Wen Ziren¡¯s "Horror Universe" plan, Ronan also approved a number of film and television projects.


    As for the TV series, preparations for "Shameless", which has already obtained the copyright, have officially started.


    In terms of the movie project, Ronan approved the project after the large-scale script on the teddy bear was completed, and the name was also confirmed as "Teddy Bear".


    This will be a comedy on a very large scale.


    At the same time, the "Slumdog Millionaire", which has already completed the script creation, was officially established. Shahai Entertainment and Danny Boyle, who has directed "Train Guessing", started contacting. Please come to this second-line director. difficult.


    Neil Blomkamp, ??the special effects director of James Cameron¡¯s "Avatar" crew, after completing a stage of work, formally handed over the work with the crew and came to Los Angeles from Wellington to prepare for the first in his career. A feature film, adapted from his short film "Aliens in Johannesburg" into the screenplay of "District Nine"!


    Ronan had a long talk with Neil Blomkamp and approved the project. Compared with the large investment and production of traditional science fiction films, the budget of "The Ninth District" is only 30 million US dollars.


    This also determines that director Neil Blomkamp must save money and shoot in the form of a pseudo documentary.


    Marvel Entertainment¡¯s film plans are also progressing. As the filming of "The Hulk" directed by Joss Weiden is about to start, preparations for "Thor" have also begun, and work on "Captain America" ??is also in progress.


    The production of animated feature films is advancing steadily. Ronan approved the new eye-catching animation film of the same name by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, adapted from "How to Tame My Dragon".


    At the same time, Chris Leonard also submitted another brand new project to Ronan, an animated feature film project adapted from the famous children''s story book "The Story of Old Leis".


    Ronan remembered that he had seen such an animated film, coupled with the popularity of the original and the maturity of the Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio team, he also approved this project.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio also pursues a low-input original work on this project. In the production plan submitted by Chris Reynard, the production budget is only $60 million.


    And the target audience of the film is very clear, that is, children under the age of twelve.


    If it can arouse the interest of these people, each child audience will bring a family group.


    Originally, Ronan also found a children''s comic called "Six Heroes" from Marvel comics, but the style of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is obviously not compatible with Da Bai, and can only be temporarily suppressed.


    Relativity Entertainment is digging into the corner of Disney Animation Studio is preparing to set up a new animation department that shoots traditional truth, goodness and beauty. Dabai is more suitable for their style.


    There are also those new types of princess movies.


    is the princess plan.


    The princess in the new era can no longer wait for the prince to save, let alone become the prince''s attachment, and should have a stronger personality.


    There is no doubt that it is difficult for Relativity Entertainment to make a breakthrough in this area. After all, it lacks enough accumulation, and digging the wall is undoubtedly the fastest way.


    Regarding Disney¡¯s plan, every step is closely related. After adding a new force, Disney will be more turbulent. In addition, Disney Animation Studios lacks the assistance of Pixar Studios. It is more difficult to revitalize, which will make the theory of relativity more difficult. There are many opportunities for digging in entertainment.


    can even dig an entire animation production team.


    Those classic animation feature films have created Disney''s glory, and Disney will stick to it, but if it cuts the blood of Disney''s animation studio, how many more years will it take for Disney to restore the glory of animation production?


    One fell behind, and it might fall behind step by step, and then just sink.


    This situation has been staged many times in Hollywood, and Hollywood was not just the six major companies at first!


    A few days before the upcoming Disney shareholders meeting, there was finally good news that Relativity Entertainment and Maple Leaf Pictures reached a final agreement.

 Chapter 905： Disney Animation Team

    In the large conference room of Relativity Entertainment, as Ronan and Ryan Kavanaugh representing Maple Leaf Pictures formally signed the contract, nearly twenty people in the conference room burst into applause.


    There was a wave of applause and a warm atmosphere.


    In the conference room, in addition to the necessary professionals and notaries, there are representatives from Wall Street.


    After Relativity Entertainment, representatives of various investment institutions subsequently signed equity transfer agreements with Maple Leaf Pictures.


    "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation!"


    Ronan shook hands with Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison.


    David Ellison said excitedly, "I propose to have a drink for our cooperation!"


    This got a lot of people''s response.


    Ronan whispered to Connie, and Connie sent someone champagne and glasses.


    Everyone present was very satisfied with this transaction. Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison got the coveted shares of Hollywood companies and became Walt Disney''s largest shareholder.


    This temporary alliance, including Ronan, succeeded in getting rid of Disney''s pot and got a high return.


    "Cheers!"


    Ronan took the lead in holding a wine glass.


    Then, there was a response "Cheers!"


    Everyone toasted and drank together, the atmosphere in the conference room was harmonious and warm, and all parties achieved their goals.


    Others have left the market one after another. Everyone on Wall Street will quickly return to New York after completing the necessary procedures. After all, these companies, led by Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, have plans for Disney in the stock market.


    Ronan and Relativity Entertainment have completed the transaction and will no longer participate in follow-up actions.


    But Wall Street''s plan requires the cooperation of Relativity Entertainment, and Robert Iger is also ready to talk to them again.


    After drinking another glass of wine, Ronan personally sent Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison out of the Theory of Relativity Building.


    In the words of the other side of the Pacific, these two are simply money-giving boys.


    Relativity Entertainment has previously acquired Disney equity, except for a small part of the stock that has been sold on the stock market because of the recent rise in Disney¡¯s share price. The equity in this transaction with Maple Leaf reached 2.9%.


    Maple Leaf Pictures was eventually acquired at a premium of 11.5%, with a total transaction volume of US$1.2 billion.


    Counting part of the previous sell-off in the stock market and excluding various taxes and fees, Relativity Entertainment made a profit of nearly $220 million between one entry and one exit.


    After several years of planning and preparation, Ronan not only obtained the live-action film rights of Disney''s classic cartoons, gained Pixar Studios, is poaching Disney Animation Studios, and made huge profits.


    Relativity entertainment has not only gained, but also won a broader space for development.


    Disney Animation Studios may sink for a long time, and the animation of Relativity Entertainment will effectively fill this market.


    As we all know, once an animated film is successful, its income is often far higher than that of a live-action film.


    In the past, Walt Disney, in order to sell peripherals, many movies can be described as frantic.


    For example, Aisha¡¯s drag show is simply emptying girls¡¯ wallets.


    Ronan dug up Robert Iger and grabbed a large amount of Disney''s resources. In the future, he will be more frantic than Walt Disney.


    Back in the office, Ronan handled the film project approval for a while, and Connie knocked on the door and walked in.


    "Maple Leaf Pictures'' first $500 million fund has arrived." Connie said quickly "The remaining part will be paid in three days."


    Ronan nodded slightly, "Counting the $200 million deposit that has been paid, only $500 million is left."


    I have to say that Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison have outstanding ability to raise funds.


    One more thing that cannot be ignored is that Maple Leaf Pictures has received a high amount of investment, but there is no corresponding project, and the funds are all in hand.


    Companies like Relativity Entertainment, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures have maintained a large distribution team all year round, and to pay for expensive announcements, the company must retain a huge amount of liquidity.


    In some ways, this is one reason why large companies must focus on commercial films.


    Because only high-return blockbusters can be produced for a long period of time, the efficiency of salary expenditure can be guaranteed. Although the cost of a big-selling literary film may be only one tenth of that of the top commercial blockbusters, the profit margin is often lower.


    The investment scale of film companies is slightly larger. If they continue to focus on literary and artistic projects, the results are often more miserable.


    Having said that, once the top commercial production projects hit the streets one after another, the huge team expenses may drag down a film company.


    Connie said at this time, "Scott has news that David Ellison has already contacted him, and it is very likely that he will invest in the Pacific Foundation in the future."


    Ronan asked, "He still has money?"


    Connie replied, "According to the analysis of our investigation and analysis team, David Ellison¡¯s investment in Disney is most likely to come from Larry Ellison. David Ellison is an adult and his mother helped him A trust fund with a lot of investment has been established, and Larry Ellison has been continuously injecting capital into the trust fund in recent years..."


    Ronan understood what was going on, "It really is the second generation of super rich."


    Strictly speaking, he who inherited Shahai Entertainment can be considered a rich second generation, but compared to David Ellison, he is really far behind.


    Connie finally said, "There is news from Robert that the contact with the Disney Animation Studio Chris Barker team is currently at a critical stage. Chris Barker wants to meet you and hear your promise in person."


    "When?" Ronan asked.


    Connie replied, "Robert said it''s best this afternoon."


    Ronan nodded, "Yes." He thought for a while and said, "Have you made an appointment?"


    Connie said, "Robert''s appointment is a yacht club in Santa Monica, which has already been jointly acquired by Will Smith and Tom Cruise."


    Ronan has no opinion "Yes."


    After finishing the work at hand and going to the restaurant for lunch, Ronan left Century City by car.


    The black Rolls-Royce Phantom drove not far along Santa Monica Boulevard, and encountered a big traffic jam near the crossroads on the edge of West Hollywood.


    Several police cars rushed forward from the side road with their siren whizzing.


    Vinci yelled into the intercom, "Stop! No. 2 and No. 3, come over, stay alert!"


    Ronan sat in the car steadily. Although he was curious, he didn''t have any idea of ??getting off the car. His own safety was more important than anything else.


    The two cars moved around, and the guard was in front of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.


    At the same time, there is a bodyguard to understand the situation.


    Ronan glanced at his watch and called Robert Lee. When he hung up, Finch said, "I understand, there are two robbers who robbed a convenience store less than 300 meters ahead. Encountered a police officer who took the convenience store owner as a hostage and was facing off with the police. The robber only had a pistol. It is estimated that this will be done soon. Let''s wait a moment."


    Such a thing is not uncommon in Los Angeles. It is also far away from the car, and with many bodyguards, it is not a threat at all.


    Ronan just nodded, before he could say anything, there was a burst of intensive gunfire in front of him.


    Vinci was a little surprised, "Fighting so soon?"


    Including him, all the bodyguards looked forward vigilantly.


    After waiting for a while, the long queue of crowded cars gradually began to move. The police had a dedicated person to clear the traffic. The black Rolls-Royce Phantom was sandwiched between two bodyguard cars and drove through the congested area.


    Through the car window, Ronan saw a convenience store with a broken glass door, and there were faint blood stains...


    When approaching Santa Monica, Finch said, "There is definite news. The police killed two robbers just now. The black hostages who were taken hostage and two passersby were unfortunately killed."


    Ronan was speechless, "It really is the style of the Los Angeles police."


    Vinci said directly, "They work, they are always rough."


    Ronan didn''t know what to say, maybe he had to use another way to describe it?


    In order to prevent the robbers from using the hostages as a threat, the Los Angeles police did not shoot the hostages. In order to prevent the robbers from taking the passers-by and continue to act as hostages, they did not shoot them...


    This incident directly caused Ronan to be late.


    "Sorry, I ran into the Los Angeles police handling the case on the way, and I was late."


    Inside the yacht club, Ronan shook hands with a middle-aged man wearing glasses. "It''s very nice to meet you, Mr. Barker."


    Chris Buck said, "It''s a great honor to meet you, a Hollywood legend."


    Ronan glanced at Robert Lee and said, "When Robert said you want to see me, I rushed over immediately."


    Chris Barker said, "My team and I have worked at Disney Animation Studios for more than ten years, and the decision to leave was not easy."


    Ronan said, "I understand."


    He attaches great importance to Chris Buck. This seemingly ordinary Disney employee represents a very large animation production team at Disney Animation Studios.


    This team first produced "The Lion King" with Jeff Kasenberg, and then led the production of animated feature films such as "Pocahontas", "Mulan" and "Tarzan".


    Although it is inevitable that people will come in and out during the period, the core team headed by Chris Barker has not changed significantly It is no exaggeration to say that Chris Barker and his team represent The legacy of the traditional Disney animation studio.


    But now, they are no longer taken seriously. After the decline of hand-drawn animation, Michael Eisner turned his attention to live-action movies and wanted to abolish the hand-drawn animation department.


    Chris Buck and his team had to make a transition and switched to computer animation production.


    However, the two computer animation feature films "Star Silver Island" and "The Legend of the Bear" they produced were far from reaching expectations, leading to further marginalization of Disney Animation Studios.


    In the past two years, too much energy of Disney has been consumed in infighting, and the original animation studio, which was second to none, has gradually been ignored.


    Chris Barker and his team have to think about the future.


    Continue to stay at Disney and wait for Disney to stabilize, or leave Disney in search of a new creative environment?


    This is the choice they must face.

 Chapter 906： 3 party hegemony

    "There is a situation," Chris Barker reminded: "I must tell you in advance that many production staff, including me, have signed a competition agreement with Disney."


    Ronan had known the relevant situation a long time ago and said: "You can rest assured that all liquidated damages will be borne by Relativity Entertainment."


    These people are not Disney executives, and the penalty for the competition agreement is not particularly high. It is not that everyone in the team has signed it, that is, a dozen people in the core team. The total amount is about 50 million US dollars.


    Compared to the team that inherited Disney''s animation production, this penalty is nothing at all.


    Chris Barker felt relieved a little, and said: "If we join Relativity Entertainment, will we enter Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio?"


    This is also a big doubt for him. Judging from several animations, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio does not match their style at all.


    "No." Ronan gave an answer without hesitation: "You, like Shahai Animation Studio, have become an independent animation production department of Shahai Entertainment. If the future develops smoothly, you and Shahai Animation Studio will also It can be separately classified as a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment."


    These words dispelled some of Chris Barker¡¯s doubts, and he continued to ask: "In terms of production?"


    Ronan said: ¡°On the basis of maintaining your excellent traditional production concepts of truth, goodness and beauty, you must also incorporate new ideas that conform to social trends. The success of the film cannot be separated from the social reality. I found you, not for you to make dreams. The spoof comedy animation feature films like Factory Animation Studio or Shahai Animation Studio have created new fairy tale movies that meet the needs of the new era!"


    Chris Buck suddenly showed a helpless smile: "We have encountered many difficulties in computer animation production."


    "It''s not difficult to solve." The Disney shareholders meeting is about to be held. Ronan has no need to conceal anymore, and said directly: "Pixar Studios can provide you with all-round assistance."


    Chris Barker immediately realized the meaning behind these words: "What? Pixar Studios?" He looked up at Ronan, with a bit of shock, and asked: "You...Relativity Entertainment wants to cooperate with Pixar Studios? "


    Ronan said: "I have reached an agreement with Steve Jobs and other Pixar studio shareholders that Relativity Entertainment will acquire Pixar Studios."


    "This..." Chris Barker needed to digest the news. After a while, he gradually calmed down: "Michael Eisner ruined the Disney animation."


    Ronan said slowly: "Chris, Relativity Entertainment is very sincere."


    Chris Buck said: "I need to discuss with the members of the team, and then I will reply to you."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I am waiting for your good news."


    Chris Buck stood up and shook hands with Ronan: "Emotionally, I don''t want to leave the Disney animation studio where I have worked for more than ten years, but people sometimes have to make a choice."


    Ronan is full of sincerity: "You will not regret the choice of Relativity Entertainment."


    The two sides ended the interview. After Chris Barker left, he immediately found his old partner Byrne Howard who was waiting for the news to discuss with him.


    Chris Buck recounted the meeting with Ronan in detail.


    "Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment are indeed very sincere." Byrne Howard said: "We have become a team of losers in Hollywood and are not valued within Disney, but he personally talked with you and promised to give us better Great creative freedom."


    Another core member of the team, Rich Moore, joined Disney for a relatively short period of time and did not have such deep feelings for Disney. He said: "Don''t say it is our team. After 1999, the entire Disney animation studio was marginalized. We Don¡¯t you leave and wait to be fired?"


    Byrne Howard was silent at first, and then he said: "Disney is not what it used to be Disney."


    Several other people have agreed, and they can see the situation of Disney in recent years very clearly.


    Chris Buck has been silent, it seems difficult to make a decision.


    Byrne Howard looked at him and said, "Chris, at this time, do you still have illusions about Roy Disney?"


    "It''s not an illusion." Chris Buck looked at everyone in the room and said slowly: "If Roy can win the Disney shareholders meeting, it will end Michael Eisner''s arbitrariness. Disney is very likely. Back on track and stable development again."


    Rich Moore then said: "The Disney shareholders meeting will soon be. With the current situation, can Roy Disney win?"


    No one answered. The answer is very obvious. At present, Disney''s stock price is rising all the way, and most of the centrist shareholders are on the side of Michael Eisner, and Roy Disney''s chance of winning is diminishing.


    Byrne Howard patted his old friend on the shoulder: "It''s time to make a decision."


    Chris Barker nodded first, then shook his head: "You are a little patient, wait and give me two more days. We are not bad for these two days, Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment will not be affected by these two days. Change our minds and we wait for the results of the shareholders meeting."


    Rich Moore and Byrne Howard looked at each other and said, "Okay, but Chris, don''t have much hope for Roy Disney."


    Byrne Howard said: "Even if Roy Disney wins, is he capable of running Walt Disney?"


    Chris Buck has nothing to say, Roy Disney is a good man, but not a good manager and manager.


    In mid-December, the entire Los Angeles film and television industry was making a fuss around the awards season. The "Brokeback Mountain" released by Embassy Pictures also began to be shown in Los Angeles and New York where the Oscar judges are relatively concentrated in 10 theaters.


    The main creative team is working hard every day to redeem prizes. Ang Lee¡¯s suits and ties appear at various banquet parties in Beverly Hills, except for Heath Ledger who is filming "The Dark Knight", including Anne Hathaway and Jack -Gyllen Hill and other major actors not only ran publicity announcements, but also participated in another **** parade in the Los Angeles area.


    Canada, a neighbor to the north of the United States, officially passed the **** marriage bill, and two more states in the United States joined the ranks.


    The **** community was greatly encouraged, and various activities emerged one after another.


    There are a large number of conservatives in Hollywood, but there are also more leftists, and the voice of equal rights has become louder and louder, driven by some people.


    This is driven by the general trend of society and cannot be prevented by any one person or company.


    Although Utah clearly restricted the release of "Brokeback Mountain" in the state and continued to express criticisms, public opinion supporting "Brokeback Mountain" has become more turbulent.


    Sometimes I have to admire Bai Zuo. Perhaps the earliest Bai Zuo people fudged those minority groups on their thief boats to sell their lives, but the flicker took a long time and increased in intensity, which led to many real Bai Zuo emerge.


    When the white left wave appears, whether it is true or false, smart people will choose to follow the trend.


    Even if it is not pleasing to the eye, it does not make a statement and does not make it public.


    "Brokeback Mountain" has received a series of outpost award nominations and best director and best film trophies since its release. It has become a popular Oscar player along with "Capote" and "Good Night, Good Luck".


    "Capote" also attracted Ronan''s attention, because this is also a **** film.


    In the terms of the media, "Capote" showed the audience that not all homosexuals are cowboys, and some are sissy New York intellectuals.


    Fortunately, the director of "Capote", Belit Miller, has limited qualifications. The producer is just a small company called Infinite Media, and the distributor, Sony Classics, cannot invest too much resources on this non-Sony film.


    As of mid-December, Ang Lee had eaten nearly 20 "plastic chicken" meals, and "Brokeback Mountain" has gradually become the most popular Oscar.


    At the same time, the Walt Disney shareholders meeting was held in Burbank.


    Since Relativity Entertainment did not have any Disney shares in his hands, Ronan could not participate in the shareholders meeting, but he heard that at the two-day shareholders meeting, the conservatives led by Roy Disney and the management faction led by Michael Eisner , Had an extremely fierce confrontation.


    In addition, at a critical moment, the third faction entered in disorder. Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison, who represented Maple Leaf Pictures, joined several other minority shareholders to elect Dick Cook as the chairman of Walt Disney. And the position of the CEO.


    Obviously, Dick Cook, who was originally a staunch supporter of Michael Eisner, privately reached an agreement with Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison, which became Maple Leaf Pictures¡¯ interests in Walt Disney. Spokesperson.


    Disputes between the three factions have stirred up the Disney shareholders meeting, and some shareholders even left the meeting angrily.


    Roy Disney''s motion to withdraw Michael Eisner, the chairman and chief executive officer of Walt Disney ~ www.novelhall.com ~, because there are far less than half of the supporters, it is impossible to pass.


    But at the shareholders meeting, Roy Disney, a stubborn old man, said that he would never give up, and will join some shareholders including the Disney family to continue to sue Michael Eisner for malfeasance in the Delaware Chancery Court!


    Michael Eisner kept his position and became the winner, but he was not happy at all, but was wary of the emergence of third-party forces.


    He certainly knew that Ronan and Relativity Entertainment had already abandoned him at the time of the shareholder meeting and chose to maximize their interests.


    In addition, Michael Eisner was very angry about Dick Cook''s betrayal.


    The third faction is on the rise, and Walt Disney is more chaotic than before. It is impossible to get back on track in a short time.


    Michael Eisner has a sense of powerlessness, but in order to protect himself, he has to stay in this position.


    Since then, Walt Disney has entered a new situation of trilateral hegemony.

 Chapter 907： Plan completed

    Century City, Theory of Relativity Building.


    "At the first board meeting after the Disney shareholders meeting, quarrels were the only theme."


    Robert Iger told Ronan what he had learned recently, "Neither did I expect that Disney''s most kind Dick Cook would fall to Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison."


    Ronan was also a little surprised, saying, "Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison are very attractive."


    Having said that, when wealth is accumulated to a certain stage, people will always exude all kinds of incredible charm.


    Robert Iger said, "Dick Cook''s change of position gave Michael Eisner a strong voice of opposition within the board of directors."


    Ronan said directly, "Let''s go to war as much as they want. I hope this war will last for a few more years." He turned to "Have you negotiated on Wall Street?"


    Wall Street is shorting Disney, but the considerable initiative lies in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, and the horn of offense can only be sounded by Relativity Entertainment.


    The two sides are united because of their interests. Although Ronan did not participate, he still has to strive for the greatest possible benefits for Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger said, "It''s settled. They have gained a lot this time, and our conditions are far from reaching the bottom line. The talk is relatively easy."


    He added, "These companies, led by Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, have provided a total of US$1 billion in one-time investment to the Pacific Investment Fund for a four-year period with an annual fixed rate of return of 4%."


    Ronan said, "The average family is less than $150 million, which is pretty good."


    "Such a rate of return is too low in the eyes of Wall Street." Robert Iger said. "They would rather play a Ponzi scheme than a robust fixed income."


    He also said, "With this funding and completing the acquisition of Pixar Studios, Relativity Entertainment can still maintain a very healthy funding chain."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "When shall we announce?"


    "Tomorrow." Robert Iger said, "They are ready."


    A few days before Christmas in 2005, the CEO of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger, through Netflix¡¯s official Netflix sharing account, announced that due to huge irreconcilable differences in the negotiations, Relativity Entertainment was completely suspended with Walter. Disney''s cooperation negotiations.


    A team of Relativity Entertainment that goes to the Burbank Disney headquarters to negotiate every day also withdrew the Relativity Building.


    A day later, Steve Jobs also announced through the Netflix sharing account that Pixar Studios unilaterally terminated the acquisition negotiations with Walt Disney because they could not agree on the production concept. Pixar Studios will be held on December 31. After the issuance contract expires, all cooperation with Walt Disney is ended.


    Not only sharing through Netflix, Steve Jobs also stood up and accepted an interview with the media, claiming that he could no longer stand the arbitrary arrogance of Michael Eisner.


    After being squeezed by Walt Disney for many years, Pixar Studios and Steve Jobs finally let out a sigh.


    The love-hate entanglement between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney for more than ten years has also completely ended.


    After losing the Pixar studio, the Disney Animation Studios production team headed by Chris Barker and Byrne Howard officially handed in their resignation to Disney and announced their resignation.


    Michael Eisner hasn''t waited to see Disney Animation Studios all these years. In addition, after the shareholders meeting, the internal struggle for power was turbulent. After the liquidated damages were paid in place, the animation production team headed by Chris Barker and Byrne Howard was not retained at all. the meaning of.


    Although Disney Animation Studio has more than one animation production team, it has lost the most Disney heritage production power.


    Pixar Studios completely ended their cooperation with Disney, and the teams of Chris Barker and Byrne Howard left to join Sandsea Entertainment, and the revival of Disney Animation will be nowhere in sight.


    No one at the top of Walt Disney paid attention to these for the time being. As Disney''s stock price fluctuated sharply, a series of problems were caused.


    These Ronan no longer pay attention, no matter who can control Disney in the end, he will face a huge mess.


    After Christmas, Ronan paid proper attention to the Oscar rush for Ang Lee and Brokeback Mountain.


    In the announced Golden Globe nomination list, "Brokeback Mountain" has been nominated for seven awards including best director and best feature film.


    At the same time, the film also received key nominations in the most critical weathervane awards.


    Ang Lee was nominated for the Best Film Director at the Directors Guild Award, "Brokeback Mountain" was nominated for the Best Film at the Producers League Award and so on.


    The directors'' union''s choice of the best director of the year has always been one of the best weather vanes of the Oscars. In the history of nearly 70 years, only six directors'' union award winners failed to win the Oscar for directors.


    On December 31, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences began to distribute votes to nearly 6,000 judges scattered around the world, and the Oscar rush entered the sprint stage.


    Also on this day, the distribution contract signed by Pixar Studios and Walt Disney officially expired.


    On the first day of the new year, Ronan ushered in the highest level of Pixar studios such as Steve Jobs, Idel Camel, John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton in the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Witnessed by all parties, Ronan, on behalf of Relativity Entertainment, signed a formal acquisition agreement with Steve Jobs, who represents Pixar Studios.


    Relativity Entertainment acquired Pixar Studios in cash and stock exchange, and Pixar Studios became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relativity Entertainments.


    In the news hall, when Ronan and Steve Jobs shook hands, the media reporters who had been waiting in the audience pressed the camera shutter to record this moment.


    The senior executives of Relativity Entertainment and Pixar Studios applauded. Robert Lee and John Lasseter, who initially represented Relativity Entertainment and Pixar Studios, also gave a big hug.


    Both parties are very satisfied with this transaction.


    Relativity Entertainment has won the number one animation content producer in Hollywood and the best animation technology provider in the world.


    Pixar Studio has stable marketing channels and sufficient funding sources.


    Jobs took Ronan and stood in front of the media reporter to take pictures, with a rare bright smile on his face.


    Taking into account Jobs'' recent physical condition, the signing ceremony did not arrange an interview session. Ronan accompanied him to the back lounge and threw the work of dealing with media reporters to Robert Iger and Idel Kamel.


    Back in the lounge, sitting on the spacious single-seat sofa, Steve Jobs said, "Ronan, I didn''t expect the day when we became real partners would come so soon."


    Ronan replied casually, "We have always been close partners."


    Of course, Jobs had other purposes when he said these words, saying, "I will help you enter the Apple board of directors, and I hope you can support me."


    Ronan solemnly said, "As long as you are still sitting in the position of Apple manager, I will be your strongest partner."


    In terms of past experience, supporting Steve Jobs is completely in line with his interest in investing in Apple.


    Jobs rarely said "Thank you."


    Ronan nodded slightly, "You''re welcome."


    In fact, Jobs has never lacked opponents within Apple, especially the smartphone project, which has been strongly resisted by the personal computer business faction.


    There are contradictions within large companies. If they want to develop normally, they must suppress the contradictions within a certain range, otherwise Walt Disney will be the sign of the previous car.


    Ronan asked, "When will Apple''s first-generation smartphone be available?"


    Jobs thought for a while and said, "I will strive for this year, but the test has not been completed yet, so I am not sure now."


    Ronan said directly, "Steve, try out a prototype, remember to give me one."


    Jobs said "Yes."


    The topic of the two never mentioned Pixar Studio again. With the conclusion of the transaction, Steve Jobs no longer has the equity of Pixar Studio in his hands. Pixar Studio has been owned by Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan and Jobs didn''t talk for long, and Laurenna Jobs came in and reminded Jobs that it was time to go back to rest.


    Since Jobs was in a coma in India last time, his physical condition has not been very satisfactory. Fortunately, he stayed in North America and did not go to India to receive the super treatment from his third brother.


    After sending Steve Jobs away, Ronan took a sigh of relief, and Pixar Studios got it. Not only is the industry''s top animation studio and all its works copyrighted by Relativity Entertainment, but also vital animation. Production technology.


    Today, most of the computer animation production in Hollywood uses equipment and technology developed by Pixar Studios.


    Of course, this deal is also expensive.


    Relativity Entertainment acquired Pixar Studios for a total price of US$6.3 billion. The transaction was completed by cash payment and stock exchange.


    Among them, in terms of cash, the Pacific Investment Foundation and Bank of America provided US$1.5 billion and US$800 million for Relativity Entertainment in the form of investment and loans, respectively. Relativity Entertainment used US$1.7 billion in cash reserves accumulated over the years, totaling 4 billion. Dollar.


    The remaining 2.3 billion US dollars, under the condition that Steve Jobs insisted on non-concession, Relativity Entertainment could only purchase shares in Netflix in accordance with Jobs'' requirements.


    Steve Jobs got 4.1% of Netflix shares, becoming the third largest shareholder after Ronan and Goldman Sachs.


    However, Ronan still holds 73% of Netflix''s equity through Relativity Entertainment, and is still the absolute controlling party of Netflix.


    Transactions like this kind of acquisition of high-quality companies must adopt a premium acquisition method, and Relativity Entertainment is no exception.


    As Pixar Studios officially belonged to Relativity Entertainment, the animation production team headed by Chris Barker also joined Shahai Entertainment and established an independent animation production department-Princess Animation Studio.


    At this point, Ronan and Robert Iger planned and operated the Disney project for several years, and all have been completed.

 Chapter 908： Dont work well

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    Pixar Industrial Park, Emeryville, California.


    Under the leadership of Idel Camel and John Lasseter, Ronan visited every department of the Pixar studio as the master.


    This is different from the orderly relativity entertainment, and it is also different from the busy DreamWorks animation studio Ronan has seen.


    Pixar Studio has a unique and mature company culture.


    From managers to ordinary employees, Pixar''s employees are like a group of big kids, and the company is like a playground.


    If anyone who doesn''t know Pixar Studio comes over, they will think that this company is not good enough, and everyone from top to bottom is slowing down.


    In the words of John Lasseter, if you want to make an animated film at Pixar Studios, you must not work well.


    The so-called "do not work well" of course does not refer to passive sabotage or cutting corners, but the animator never regards creation as an unspeakable "work" for the boss, but with great enthusiasm for creation. "Hobbies" and "playing" for myself.


    In Pixar''s philosophy, only in this relaxed, cheerful, energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere can good works appear.


    It is precisely these facts that created the Pixar studio''s hangers.


    The history of entrepreneurship and growth of Pixar Studio is the history of the entire development of computer c animation.


    Ronan did not intend to change the atmosphere of Pixar''s studio in the past, let alone impose his own ideas on them.


    Of course, it is impossible to let them have fun without restriction, and a rein is also necessary.


    Adel Kamel continues to serve as the CEO of Pixar Studios. In addition to continuing to serve as the Art and Technical Director of Pixar Studios, John Lasseter also holds this position concurrently at Princess Animation Studios.


    Except for the boss changed to Ronan, the animation project approval authority was transferred from Steve Jobs to Ronan. After the acquisition was completed, Pixar Studios did not change much.


    After watching the large Pixar amusement park full of weird toys and weird employees, Ronan followed Idel Camel and John Lasseter into a conference room.


    "This is the office prepared for you." Adel Kamel introduced. "We don''t have decorations for the time being. I don''t know what style you like."


    Ronan took a look. The office was full of Pixar cartoons. There were toy dolls of Pixar characters everywhere, and even the lamp on the desk was the famous jumping lamp.


    "That''s it." Ronan won''t stay here for long. "I like this free style very much."


    John Lasseter has dealt with Ronan many times, knowing that Ronan is not the kind of person who asks a lot on side matters, and said, "I believe that Pixar Studios and Relativity Entertainment can achieve a seamless connection."


    Ronan laughed and said, "We have to work hard in this direction. Robert Iger and the people from Embassy Pictures will come to talk with you about marketing. The channels of Relativity Entertainment are all channels of Pixar Studios."


    Pixar Studios is already a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, there is no doubt in this regard.


    Adel Kamel smiled and said, "I will talk about the work plan of the Pixar studio at this stage and the next stage."


    Ronan said, "Technically I am a layman, but I still have a certain degree of judgment on film projects."


    John Lasseter said, "Ronan''s vision is definitely the best in Hollywood."


    "In terms of technology, Pixar Studios has been developing brand new hardware plug-ins and animation production software." Idel Kamel turned to the topic "Technical development has always been a big expense for Pixar Animation Studios."


    He then turned to the animated feature film project. "Because of Disney, "The Incredibles" has not finished the final production. Now you don''t need to consider Disney. "The Incredibles" will complete the final work in about a month."


    Ronan said, "Embassy Pictures has formulated a preliminary publicity and release plan for "The Incredibles". The schedule is this summer, whether it will be in May or June. You will discuss with Garcia Rodr¨ªguez."


    Idel Kamel continued, "Cars 2 is nearing completion, and it is expected that it will be fully produced by April. This film..."


    Ronan had already asked Embassy Pictures to make corresponding preparations, saying, "As long as conditions permit, the release schedule can be placed this year."


    "Production has already begun, but there is one project that has not yet been completed." Adel Kamel said. "A project about rats that can make top-notch meals is called Ratatouille."


    "I''ve seen the script, it''s very good." Ronan knew that this film, according to the traditional translation style of Pixar animation films used by the company on the other side of the Pacific, should be called "Food Story". He asked, "When can this film be completed?"


    John Lasseter replied, "It was originally planned to be completed in 2006, but due to Disney''s incident, it is estimated that it will be May and June 2007."


    Ronan nodded slowly, "Don''t worry, go ahead according to your plan."


    Adel Kamel added, "There is a project to be established, a science fiction theme about the earth''s environment, called "Robot Walli", with Andrew Stanton as the director and John as the producer."


    On the bright side, the scripts and plans of these projects have long been sent to Ronan, and Ronan has also seen them, but more impressions come from the previous movies.


    Those who have seen "Robot Walli" will be extremely impressed.


    These are all animated feature film projects that Pixar Studios has set up before. Although the person who passed the project is Steve Jobs, now he has changed Ronan and will fully support it.


    Adel Kamel continued, "There is another project that needs your approval. The relevant script and plan will be delivered to your office soon. This is a project initiated by Peter Dougter, a project about adventure and travel. Story."


    Ronan roughly guessed that it should be "Travel around the Flying House".


    "I will give you an answer as soon as possible." Ronan thought for a while, and then said, "The copyright of "Toy Story" has returned. I hope you can spare some effort to prepare for the third part."


    Idel Kamut and John Lasseter looked at each other, seemingly worried.


    Ronan simply said that "Ed, John, Pixar studios do not need to change their styles, let alone adapt to Relativity Entertainment. Everything is made according to your style and philosophy."


    Hearing this, the heart that Idel Camel and John Lasseter had just mentioned was relieved.


    Despite the various promises made before the acquisition, the two people are still worried that Ronan and Relativity Entertainment will interfere too much in the daily work of Pixar Studios.


    Ronan also said, "You can use your imagination on original animation projects. I only have one condition. Pixar must allocate a part of its power to shoot and produce some sequels of big-selling movies."


    He made no secret of "If Pixar has more business income, it can hold up more space for your imagination and technology."


    This is a very simple truth. Perhaps Idel Camel and John Lasseter were true idealists when they joined Lucasfilm, but they experienced Steve Jobs¡¯ acquisition of Pixar, and Disney After cooperating and entangled in share and copyright for more than ten years, Pixar changed hands again. The two people are no longer pure artists and idealists, but qualified producers and managers.


    Why did Pixar Studios sign such a demanding contract with Disney? After all, there is no money, Steve Jobs can''t afford Pixar.


    Relativity Entertainment is indeed rich in wealth, but Pixar Studios wants to continue to have sufficient independence and must maintain separate financial accounting.


    This requires Pixar studios to have more commercial income.


    After many contacts, Idel Camel and John Lasseter could feel that Ronan should be a very human boss, but they also know that capital has never been human.


    Steve Jobs once said that for money, Pixar guys can make any work!


    Kadel Kamel did not hesitate and said directly, "Ronan, you are the boss, and Pixar Studios follow your decision completely!"


    John Lasseter didn''t say a word, he just sighed in his heart that the old man really got smarter and smarter.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I also believe that Pixar Studios can produce more classic animations under your leadership."


    John Lasseter said, "When the transition period is over, I will immediately call a meeting to discuss the preliminary matters of the third part of the "Toy Story" series."


    Ronan nodded in satisfaction. "This is also the voice of the audience." He added, "John, you have to take care of the Princess Animation Studio. They are a lot behind in production technology."


    John Lasseter said bluntly, "They are not only behind the technology, but also the concept. Those old Disney princess animated films are outdated."


    "Things and concepts are all gradual." Ronan said, "Don''t forget, they have worked for Disney Studios for more than ten years and have inherited many excellent genes from Disney animation production."


    Pixar Studios means very clear Princess Animation Studios, as well as the Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio that has been established by Relativity Entertainment... Idel Kamel faintly guessed some of Ronan¡¯s thoughts. "The future of Relativity Entertainment is in animation film production. Up..."


    He did not go on Ronan took the initiative to answer, "Steven and I, and you, spent so much energy temporarily messing up Disney for what? The former overlord of animation movies? Temporarily beaten down, why don''t we go to occupy this market?"


    Ronan added, "Three different styles to maximize market share!"


    Adel Kamel and John Lasseter nodded repeatedly.


    Walt Disney squeezed everything Pixar Studio did, and Pixar Studio must return one by one!


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 Chapter 909： The Da Vinci Code

    Although it will take some time for Pixar Studios to integrate into the system of Relativity Entertainment, Relativity Entertainment has begun to operate all products related to Pixar Studios from the moment the two parties signed the acquisition agreement.


    For example, the latest two "Toy Story" animated short films quickly landed on Netflix streaming media, and the derivative short film "Big Eye Boy''s New Car" of "Monsters Electric Company" will also be broadcast on Netflix streaming media after it is revised.


    Also, notify the major broadcasting channels that after Walt Disney¡¯s license for Pixar animated films expires, if they want to continue broadcasting, they need to negotiate a contract with Pixar Studios.


    Then there are the vital peripheral products. According to the copyright return agreement, Disney has a one-year buffer period for peripheral products, and after one year, it needs to pay for authorization or remove it.


    Since the beginning of 2006, Relativity Entertainment has placed a large number of orders with distributors on the other side of the Pacific. In the next few months, related products of Pixar Studio¡¯s animation films will be continuously distributed through the marketing channels of Embassy Pictures. Distribute goods to the global market.


    In addition, the Blu-ray DVD versions of these animated films are also being suppressed and will soon be available online.


    Animated films like Pixar Studios have long-term operations through peripheral channels, and each one means more than one billion dollars in profits.


    In the first month of 2006, the entire Relativity entertainment was quiet.


    On the one hand, it is digesting the gains of the "Disney Project", such as Pixar Animation Studio, the live-action copyright of classic animation films, and the establishment of Princess Animation Studio.


    On the other hand, external publicity and public relations resources are all tilted towards Brokeback Mountain.


    With the help of the general trend of the society, and the unique culture and values ??of a small number of special groups in the United States, "Brokeback Mountain" has become the top favorite of this year''s Oscars.


    In January, after Ang Lee ate fifty "plastic chickens", "Brokeback Mountain" won a lot of major outpost awards.


    At the American TV Film Golden Globe Awards, "Brokeback Mountain" won a big win. Although it did not get any performance awards, it won the two most important awards for Best Film Director and Best Feature Film.


    In the two most important weather vane awards, Ang Lee won the Best Film Director at the Directors Guild Award, and Brokeback Mountain won the Best Film at the Producers League Award.


    The winning of these two weather vane awards also made "Brokeback Mountain" the number one favorite at this year''s Oscars.


    At the beginning of February, the 78th Academy Awards nominees luncheon was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Beverly Hills. "Brokeback Mountain" won Best Photography, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress A total of eight Oscar nominations including Best Actor and Best Picture.


    The publicity and public relations work of Embassy Pictures is very well done.


    However, there are also some strange voices constantly. After all, there are also a lot of conservative steel straight men, and some of them call the film "Brokeback Mountain" very disgusting through the media or online social media.


    This is normal. A **** movie will inevitably bring about huge controversy.


    After all, this is not ten years from now.


    Fortunately, "Brokeback Mountain" filmed by Ang Lee is very subtle, and most of the centrists will not dislike it, and even arouse emotional resonance.


    In this regard, it has to be said that Ang Lee¡¯s oriental background has played an extremely important role.


    If you change to a European director to shoot, you might have a spicy eye style such as male, male-on-male, and male-female. Artists like Lars von Trier may have old-fashioned enthusiasm. The direct lens show.


    Ang Lee made a film with extremely sensitive subjects, which is very rare to be accepted by most people.


    In this regard, the box office data of the film is the best proof.


    Before the Oscar nomination was announced, "Brokeback Mountain" had been in the state of being shown in more than a dozen theaters, and the total box office in North America was only $1.73 million.


    With eight Oscar nominations and becoming the most popular Oscar, Embassy Pictures began to expand its screenings on a large scale. The number of North American screening theaters for the film soared to 2,189, with a box office of $18.8 million that weekend.


    Due to the outstanding reputation of the film, coupled with the Oscar effect, if the Oscars can be harvested later, the North American box office is expected to hit 100 million US dollars.


    It is difficult to say overseas, but judging by the current equal rights situation of **** groups in Western society, the overseas box office should not be lower than the North American box office.


    Ang Lee still has a certain appeal in the European market.


    Embassy Pictures is still stepping up its PR for Brokeback Mountain, striving for the two important awards.


    In early February, some statistical data of Relativity Entertainment was released. After years of copyright accumulation, channel development, and mergers and acquisitions, Relativity Entertainment''s profits increased rapidly in 2005.


    After Netflix went public, as the most money-burning subsidiary, Netflix¡¯s financial accounting has been officially separated from Relativity Entertainment.


    Last year, the entire group company achieved a net profit of US$2.1768 million.


    This data is mainly composed of box office, copyright peripheral operations, and stock market investment.


    Including several small-scale overseas films purchased, Relativity Entertainment released 21 films last year, with a gross box office profit of US$712.12 million.


    The movies that contributed the most to the box office profit were "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", "The Bournemouth 3" and "Despicable Me".


    The global box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" is as high as 1.2 billion U.S. dollars, and the latter two have both exceeded 600 million U.S. dollars. The three films contributed nearly half of the total box office profits.


    Once a big investment and big production film is successful, it will create more profits.


    Except for the profit on Disney''s equity, the remaining profit mainly comes from TV series and various peripheral channels.


    The single most profitable project comes from "Little Pig Page". Last year''s annual revenue reached more than $600 million, but its production costs and publicity and distribution costs were quite low.


    As more major production movie projects go online and many popular TV series are produced, Relativity Entertainment''s profits will only get higher and higher.


    Compared with profits, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s debt is always under control. Even if the acquisition of Pixar Studios mobilizes a large amount of cash, the group¡¯s capital chain is still running freely and maintains a considerable cash reserve.


    In 2006, Relativity Entertainment is not considered an outsourcing film, and will still maintain more than 15 films, including many heavyweight works.


    On the weekend after the Super Bowl, Embassy Pictures released the first film of Relativity Entertainment in 2006.


    The movie "The Da Vinci Code" of the same name was filmed by Hai Entertainment and Tom Hanks''s Pretone Pictures and adapted from a popular religious theme.


    Compared with the relatively faster production speed of Relativity Entertainment, Tom Hanks is the producer and the film directed by Ron Howard can be said to be a typical Hollywood medium and large-scale production mode of operation.


    One year of preparation, one year of shooting and production, and then another year of publicity and distribution.


    According to the agreement reached by Shahai Entertainment and Pretone Pictures on the cross-investment of "Mamma Mia" and "The Da Vinci Code", Ronan basically did not participate in the production of "The Da Vinci Code". The whole film is basically It was all done under the control of Tom Hanks and Ron Howard.


    The special religious themes, coupled with the content of the original content that is almost blasphemous for religious people, this film has caused countless controversies since its preparation.


    "The Da Vinci Code" has been turbulent since the beginning of the filming. The Catholic League and the Ministry of Trade Union groups sent protests and opposition letters, making the film the most controversial film from 2005 to 2006.


    The Union of God¡¯s Affairs had hoped that the name of the organization could be hidden when the film was adapted and filmed. After this request was rejected, the Union of God¡¯s Affairs launched a campaign to rectify its own name, through various media, and used various methods to explain the mistakes. Way to describe its organization.


    There are even bishops who have launched their own blog to refute the "untrue words" of "The Da Vinci Code".


    The level of protest has also intensified as the movie''s release approaches.


    But movies are always a very special commodity, and controversies that may be fatal when placed on other commodities are often a booster for movies.


    Just like "The Passion of the Christ", the controversy has brought widespread attention to "The Da Vinci Code".


    A film can cause widespread controversy, which often means that the film can be commercially successful.


    Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures are also experienced in this area.


    For example, on the eve of the release of "The Da Vinci Code", many religious experts called on all Catholics to watch this fallacy movie. Only in this way can we discover the errors.


    This call has also been responded to by some religious groups.


    It is undeniable that most experts are high-end elites.


    But there are also some experts who are veritable "bricks"!


    However, no matter how much the film argues, the crew will not directly participate in it. Tom Hanks and Ron Howard are also smart people.


    At the premiere, in the face of interviews from many media reporters, Ron Howard wisely raised the banner of "fiction": "The film will not be overly entangled in religious issues Dan Brown is a successful writer. Rather than religious and historians, we made this movie because I like this story."


    Tom Hanks also stated clearly: "The focus of the film is the horror and suspenseful plot. All we want to do is make a good film that is not too religious."


    Ronan did not go to the media to join in the excitement. Religion is too sensitive. Relativity Entertainment stays behind Tom Hanks'' Pretone Pictures and makes as much money as possible.


    Just like what Embassy Pictures did when Mel Gibson''s "The Passion of the Christ" was released.


    Ronan just greeted the guests in the VIP room, and went straight into the theater, waiting for the movie to be shown.


    Frankly speaking, as a non-believer, who has never studied the Bible or the like, it is somewhat rare to understand the "Da Vinci Code".


    Some of the organizations and allusions that appear in it are not well understood by the audience in the East.


    This will cause some viewers to look confused.

 Chapter 910： Honest man

    Compared with Dan Brown¡¯s original novel, the scale of the movie is actually much smaller. If it is placed in the Middle Ages, including Dan Brown, all the crew members will count as one, and they must be put on the torture frame.


    The huge premiere of "The Da Vinci Code" attracted hundreds of journalists, because there are countless pairs of curious eyes around the world waiting to see what this novel with 40 million readers would look like in a movie. .


    Once when Ronan watched this film, he only found it inexplicable.


    In the East, which is extremely lacking in religious background, it is understandable that half of the audience has got up and left.


    The real selling point of this film is actually the popularity of the religious content and the original book. Even Tom Hanks cannot be a selling point.


    Instead, it became a target for fans to complain.


    Tom Hanks, who is under tremendous pressure from public opinion, in order to move closer to the role in appearance, while actively losing weight, he has turned the perennial brush head into "elegant" long hair.


    But the audience who watched the preview of "The Da Vinci Code" still criticized Big Tom''s imitation hairstyle, calling it "a bald forehead and a duck tail on the back of his head"!


    As for the content, this kind of novel is really not a very suitable object for film adaptation.


    The deciphering shown in words is greatly reduced after imaging. This is not only a problem of filming, but also the eyeball irritation that audiences are used to commercial films.


    Even the other controversial religious film "The Passion of the Christ" used the controversy to attract the audience into the theater and retain the audience with the torture of whipping Jesus.


    The film "The Da Vinci Code" cannot be said to have insufficient abilities. After all, this is one of Hollywood¡¯s best directors that balance art and commerce, including "Apollo 13" and "How the Grinch Steal A big-selling commercial film like "Going Christmas" has won an Oscar for Best Director with "Beautiful Mind".


    Ron Howard spent a lot of effort on how to use pictures to express some of the boring historical and theoretical passages in the book, which led to the lengthening of the time for the film to explain and the loss of energy in the intense plot promotion; visual processing On the above, he has no shortage of magical touches, such as overlapping shots across history, and processing the texture of oil paintings on the pictures of historical legends.


    As for the denial of religion, such a huge investment in movies determines that large-scale releases are inevitable, and a compromise on the scale is required.


    This is not the loss of art, but clever avoidance.


    Therefore, the original book turns into a line of Tom Hanks in the movie about religions. **** is a man and a god. Isn''t there not enough people to die for this problem?


    Inevitably, when the plot of the novel is shown on the big screen in pictures, the spiritual thriller is lost.


    Ronan still remembers the night when a roommate who knew the history of Western religion hid in bed reading the original book all night when he was in college.


    According to a roommate, when he saw how Dan Brown subversively explained the Last Supper, the entire back hairs were erected-it was not a mystic thriller from ghosts or death, but facing oneself When the common sense of history was completely overturned, at that moment, it came from the fear of weightlessness on the spiritual level.


    He even said that although this fear is only a moment, it is enough to surpass any horror world created by Stephen King.


    But Ronan watched the movies shown on the big screen, showing various scenes about **** and the feminine Peter. After watching them, he could only make people wonder, far less than the horror that the roommate once said.


    This seems to be a common problem or natural flaw in the adaptation of movies from novels on suspenseful themes.


    It seems that no matter how good the film adaptation is, it will be inferior to the reasoning text.


    As for the ups and downs between Tom Hanks and the Vatican since its establishment, it is not difficult to understand.


    After all, the original work and the film have a lot of jokes. Nowadays, even the criticism of popular singers and idols will be criticized by fans, let alone such a serious **** Christ?


    After the premiere, when Ronan left the theater, some reporters came over and wanted to interview, but they were all stopped by bodyguards.


    Although you don''t believe in religion, but when it comes to religious belief, it is best not to speak.


    "How does this film feel?" Ronan asked Connie who was accompanying him.


    "Um..." Connie thought for a moment, and said, "I watched the original, and the movie... how to say it, it always feels less attractive than the original."


    Ronan nodded slightly, "Notify the Embassy Pictures to prepare for a big box office drop next weekend."


    Connie answered first, and then asked, "Should Embassy Pictures make some news?"


    Ronan waved his hand. "No, Tom Hanks and Pretone Pictures will definitely take action. Only when the controversy is louder in this film can it be possible to get more income."


    The facts are as expected by Ronan. Since the release on Friday, many religious groups have protested in front of Pretone Pictures. Even in front of Tom Hanks''s house, some conservative believers have gathered.


    On Friday afternoon, several members from the Women''s Association of "Peace and Mercy" kneeled in front of the office of the regional archbishop and asked the regional archbishop to protest against the film "The Da Vinci Code".


    The regional archbishop had to make concessions and publicly criticized the novel and film as "very far-fetched and full of heretics" on Saturday.


    More protests are also appearing, and even albinism organizations have come out to speak out.


    To better play the role of the albino killer Silas, Paul Bettany is not satisfied with the pale skin unique to albinos that is only available during makeup, and he does not hesitate to dye his blond hair white and dark blue eyes to blood red.


    However, this image has caused great indignation from the American Albinism and Pigmentation Organization. The organization believes that this description follows the uglification of albinism homosexuals in many Hollywood movies and has publicly issued a protest statement.


    Protests will bring pressure to the film and the producers. As long as the pressure can be resisted, the pressure of the protest will often turn into a controversial motivation.


    This is a commercial society, and protests will not degrade the film, or even reduce the number of movie theaters.


    As the protests became more and more popular, the number of viewers who walked into the theater to watch "The Da Vinci Code" continued to increase.


    Thanks to the huge influence of the novel and the controversy caused by the movie, Embassy Pictures won 4,180 theaters, and "The Da Vinci Code" received $31.99 million in box office from North America on the first day of its release.


    This set a single-day box office record for the North American film market in February!


    Director Ron Howard even praised Haikou in an interview, "The best way to thoroughly understand the film is to watch the movie for the second time."


    Pretone Pictures put out twelve points of effort to create momentum for "The Da Vinci Code".


    The original novel is best-selling worldwide; the Vatican has publicly accused the content of being absurd and untrue; Westminster Abbey declined heretical filming; the Louvre opened its arms to welcome the crew to enter; the original author Dan Brown was entangled in infringement lawsuits... a series of religious controversy and gossip It is expected that there is a lot of hype in North America and the entire Western world.


    Hollywood movie promotion is always full of tricks, even "honest people" like Tom Hanks will also play tricks on promotion.


    And it was a huge success.


    However, the reputation of "The Da Vinci Code" is not much better. People who have read the original generally think that the film adaptation is not as exciting as the original novel, and they will inevitably be disappointed.


    Most people who have never read a novel do not know much about religious history and don''t catch a cold, and they are confused when they enter the theater.


    Even if it was only released for one day, the score of "The Da Vinci Code" was only 66 points on the d scored by fans.


    This is very rare in all the movies starring Tom Hanks.


    Many people are saying that Tom Hanks is old and no longer forging ahead when he was young, and more thinking about how to make money to provide for the elderly.


    The freshness of rotten tomatoes in the film is only 25%.


    In the face of the film "The Da Vinci Code", film critics were very angry and angry with their darling Tom Hanks.


    "As a performance artist, how can Tom Hanks become a cheap producer like Ronan Anderson?"


    These film critics would not have thought that Tom Hanks, who had strict artistic standards, was already in talks with Dan Brown to adapt another religious novel "Angels and Demons."


    However, Pretone Pictures has made it clear that it will no longer cooperate with Shahai Entertainment on this film.


    Ronan does not intend to continue participating, "Angels and Demons" will inevitably be affected by this "The Da Vinci Code".


    Don¡¯t care about the Rotten Tomatoes Index, but the audience¡¯s reputation must be considered. The outbreak of "The Da Vinci Code" is actually consuming audiences¡¯ interest in Dan Brown¡¯s novels and religious themes.


    But in a short period of time, the "Da Vinci Code" has exploded rapidly in the North American film market.


    In the first three days of the weekend, the film won $82.17 million in box office in 4,180 theaters in North America.


    This is also the highest weekend box office record in the history of the North American film market!


    However, "The Da Vinci Code"''s ca&nsp;&nsp;sr theater audience scored only "", and the North American box office is expected to be around 240 million US dollars.


    Dragged down by the poor reputation of the audience, the box office of this film in North America dropped by nearly 60% the next weekend!


    However, the box office gain of $34.12 million, plus the workday income, is enough to push the film''s North American box office to $141.12 million.


    The controversy caused by "The Da Vinci Code" quickly spread overseas, affecting the viewing choices of many Western audiences.


    This weekend, the film was released in many Western countries, and the first weekend grossed 94.87 million US dollars in the box office.


    Embassy Pictures predicts that the overseas box office of "www.novelhall.com~Da Vinci Code" will be at least twice that of North America.


    In a certain way, an unusually large reader of the Bible may become a consumer of the film.


    The "Bible" is said to be the world''s number one selling book beyond the Red Book.


    All these provide a huge guarantee for the film''s box office success.

 Chapter 911： Egalitarianism

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    From the camera lens, a girl with long blonde hair waved the rainbow flag in her hand vigorously, shouting "It must be our victory!"<r/>


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    She is not the only one. In all the surrounding areas, at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Avenue of Stars, within a few miles of the Kodak Theater, rainbow flags are flying everywhere! <r/>


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    Today, almost all the **** organizations in Southern California have people present. Their goal is only one, to support "Brokeback Mountain" to win the Oscars tonight! <r/>


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    This external social situation seems to have set the tone for the upcoming 78th Oscars. <r/>


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    Of course, these are inseparable from the embassy film industry''s campaign for Brokeback Mountain for several months. <r/>


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    Throughout the past ten years, every Oscar winner has one thing in common-to use their advantages to the fullest within the rules! <r/>


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    Since Harvey Weinstein joined the fame and fortune game called Oscar in the 1990s, the bottom line of the game''s rules has undoubtedly been pulled down a lot. <r/>


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    After Ronan entered in the new century, the bottom line of the rules of the game was once again pulled down, and the cost of winning the prize also became higher. <r/>


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    Without spending more than six million dollars in public relations, don¡¯t expect the four major awards. <r/>


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    In other words, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment further improved the qualifications for the Oscar game. <r/>


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    In recent years, Oscars have said that "no awards are true and credible", "everything has a price and compensation", and "you can pay for anything to win" have emerged one after another. <r/>


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    The escalating public relations activities have completely changed the way the film is promoted during the awards season. It must become more proactive before it can become the final winner. <r/>


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    As long as the quality of the film can be guaranteed, and if you are willing to work hard in publicity and public relations, you can always get some votes from the judges. What you don''t get is that other people pay more than you. <r/>


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    Embassy Pictures set a new record during the promotion of "Brokeback Mountain". A total of more than 100,000 film DVDs were mailed, and the DVD package also included a small gift in the name of the film material. <r/>


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    Because of the relationship between burning on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the cost of DVDs is very low. Even if the cost of a luxury package is less than $5, the coverage is so wide that Hollywood has never had it. <r/>


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    It is no exaggeration to say that from the judges and staff of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, to the slightly famous film and television bloggers in North America, to the influential media and reporters, the Embassy Pictures has taken care of them, at least guaranteeing them There are DVDs and gifts of Brokeback Mountain. <r/>


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    Even the staff in some of the clubs and restaurants in Beverly Hills where the college judges often haunt them have received DVDs. <r/>


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    Their comments may reach the ears of some judges. Those judges who are used to voting with their feet do not go to the movies at all, and subconsciously choose familiar names. <r/>


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    People''s hearts are often the most difficult to estimate. A little bit of seemingly insignificant petty gains will prompt them to make biased choices. <r/>


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    Ronan didn''t walk the red carpet and went straight into the Kodak Theater. <r/>


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    Then, he unexpectedly met Jessica Felton. <r/>


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    "Why are you here?" Ronan asked. <r/>


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    Jessica Felton came to him in a smart lady''s suit, walked towards the hall together, and said as he walked, "Next awards season, "Juneo" will also be awarded, I will come to feel it in advance." &lt ;r/>


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    Ronan asked, "How is the project progressing?"<r/>


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    Jessica Felton whispered, "Post-production has been going on for a while, and I have communicated with Embassy Pictures to prepare Sofia Coppola to take "Juneo" to the Venice Film Festival, hoping to gain something." <r/>


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    The two came to the theater from the side entrance. Ronan asked, "Where is your seat?"<r/>


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    Jessica Felton pointed to the right hand "behind."<r/>


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    Ronan invited, "I have two positions, but I don''t have a female companion. Come to the front with me?" <r/>


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    Jessica Felton thought for a while and said, "It''s okay, the atmosphere in front is better."<r/>


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    Ronan glanced at her lady''s suit and said, "Why didn''t you wear an evening dress?"<r/>


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    Jessica Felton followed him to the place where the crew of "Brokeback Mountain" was located "I can''t walk the red carpet, so I didn''t prepare."<r/>


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    "With your look." Ronan told the truth. "If you walk on the red carpet, you will steal all the limelight."<r/>


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    As soon as he finished speaking, Harvey Weinstein suddenly stood up from the seat next to him and said, "Good evening, Ronan."<r/>


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    Ronan shook his hand "Hello, Harvey."<r/>


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    Harvey Weinstein¡¯s gaze fell on Jessica Felton, and when he saw Ronan taking a beautiful woman into the Kodak Theater publicly, he obviously misunderstood, and quickly introduced himself, "I¡¯m Harvey Wei Enstein, good evening."<r/>


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    Jessica Felton shook hands with Harvey Weinstein generously. "Hello, this is Jessica Felton of Shahai Entertainment."<r/>


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    Harvey Weinstein immediately thought of who this person is "Miss Felton is the producer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series?"<r/>


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    Jessica Felton said modestly, "I just do some daily management."<r/>


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    Harvey Weinstein said, "Miss Felton has a bright future."<r/>


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    Jessica Felton smiled and said nothing. <r/>


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    Ronan took over the topic "How is your new company?"<r/>


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    "It''s going well." Harvey Weinstein glanced at Ronan and said, "It''s better than Miramax."<r/>


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    He tentatively asked "Disney and Michael Eisner..."<r/>


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    Ronan interrupted him, "Harvey, Relativity Entertainment has sold all Disney shares. Disney has nothing to do with me." <r/>


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    Harvey Weinstein was speechless, and could only slander me in his heart that you were not at odds with Michael Eisner, and Roy Disney had to vomit blood! <r/>


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    Ronan patted Harvey Weinstein on the shoulder and said, "I''ll talk later."<r/>


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    Watching Ronan and the super fierce beauty leave, Harvey Weinstein returned to his seat, thinking about Disney¡¯s situation for more than half a year before and after. As an outsider, someone who thought he knew Ronan, he had already realized that Luo Both Yi Disney and Michael Eisner fell into the pit that Ronan dug. <r/>


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    Although apart from Pixar Studios, the Disney animation production team and the live-action film licensing of classic cartoons are dismissive, but Harvey Weinstein thinks about Ronan''s past and feels that Disney may have lost a very important asset. <r/>


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    Relativity Entertainment This is to lie down on Disney and take a bite of blood, and after the inhalation, there is still a piece of chicken feathers left. According to his understanding, the heads of the three factions within Disney are about to become dog heads. <r/>


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    Harvey Weinstein watched Ronan and Jessica Felton sitting where the crew of "Brokeback Mountain" was, and then looked back, and gradually determined one thing. Don''t provoke Ronan Anderson in the future. <r/>


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    The Michael Eisner who suppressed him and Bob Weinstein and had to leave Miramax, Roy Disney hasn¡¯t gotten it yet, and in a blink of an eye Ronan Anderson brought two super rich Right. <r/>


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    Don''t think of peace after Disney. <r/>


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    Ronan talked a few words with Ang Lee, and the award ceremony soon kicked off. <r/>


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    In recent years, the ratings of Oscars have gradually declined, especially in the years when the literary films that lack a sufficient audience base have begun to fall out of the top three in North America. <r/>


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    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been making efforts to maximize the ratings of the Oscars. <r/>


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    In any case, this is the face and signature of Hollywood. <r/>


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    This year, the college invited Jon Stewart, a popular TV host in the United States who is famous for the news program "Daily Show", hoping that Stewart''s influence can attract more young audiences to the Oscars. <r/>


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    The opening is a routine spoof nominated film. <r/>


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    For example, when the tent of "Brokeback Mountain" opened, Billy Christo showed his head first, "I won''t host this year. I didn''t see that I was busy in dating."


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    Behind him, Jon Stewart is clearly visible. <r/>


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    There are also hot spots. The biggest gossip in Hollywood last year has naturally become the object of ridicule. <r/>


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    Jon Stewart keeps teasing Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and the main camera also falls on Jennifer Aniston from time to time. <r/>


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    But Jennifer Aniston didn''t seem to hear it, disheveled, dressed plainly and expressionless. <r/>


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    Oscars do seem very low-level sometimes, and the jokes are a bit excessive. <r/>


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    Jon Stewart pointed to the big stars in the front row and said, "Look at those actresses, they are too poor to cover their breasts."<r/>


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    At the beginning of the awards session, the heavyweight best supporting actor was once again awarded out. The director probably hopes to use heavyweight awards to arouse the emotions of the audience. <r/>


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    "Brokeback Mountain" lost to "Good Night, Good Luck," and Jack Gyllenhill lost to George Clooney. <r/>


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    The latter won the first Oscar in his life, but this golden figure for best supporting actor also means that George Clooney can no longer win the best director with "Good Night, Good Luck". <r/>


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    George Clooney also understands this, so his first sentence on stage was-since I got the best supporting actor, I must have missed the best director Golden Man. <r/>


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    This sentence seems to be the best portrayal of this year''s Oscars. The following awards are divided into cakes and the tone of egalitarianism is very clear. <r/>


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    The best supporting actress was given to British actress Rachel Vichy, and the film is "The Immortal Gardener", which is the only award for this film. <r/>


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    Peter Jackson¡¯s masterpiece "King Kong" last year was thought to dominate the technical awards, but UU reading only won the best sound editing, best sound effects and best visual effects three awards, "Nani Asia Legend and Memoirs of a Geisha shared awards for best makeup, best photography, best costume and best art director. <r/>


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    Nearly half of the award ceremony, the biggest task of the "Brokeback Mountain" crew was to watch the excitement. <r/>


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 Chapter 912： Great luck

    The technology awards at the beginning are both an Oscar appetizer and a consolation award for the lost. Starting from the Best Adapted Screenplay Award, tonight¡¯s Oscar Awards ceremony enters.


    The crew of "Brokeback Mountain" first got the best adapted screenplay, then the best photography, and then the best editing also fell into their hands.


    "These three awards are available, and the best director cannot be guaranteed," Ronan whispered to Jessica Felton. "But the best picture is basically ours."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly, "I have also heard people say that the screenplay, editing, and photography awards are the outposts for the best film. Two of them have a more than 80% chance of winning." r/>


    The crew is very excited at this time, and even Li Ang, who is a little nervous, is no exception. Even if he can''t get the best director, having the best film statuette is a huge victory for him as a director.


    It can also completely reverse the decline since the "Hulk".


    However, the actors are somewhat disappointed. Anne Hathaway did not come to the scene at all because she was not nominated. The best supporting actor and actress of Michelle Williams and Jack Gyllenhill have been defeated, Heath Ledger It takes a miracle to win the best actor.


    This is indeed the case. Philip Hoffman, the actor in another **** movie, who can kill Heath Ledger only in terms of age and qualifications, won the first best actor in his life. The little golden man.


    This result is also in line with the public relations investment of Embassy Pictures. Without sufficient resource input, of course there will be no corresponding output.


    The subsequent best actress, Reese Witherspoon picked up the best actress, and another vase in Hollywood completed its transformation at the Oscar.


    Ronan remembers it correctly, this is also one of the best actresses in the past 30 years. It is said that Reese Witherspoon will use the balance of the last two films to do public relations.


    The effect is remarkable, but it is not easy for the actress to get back.


    Since entering the new century, several Oscar best actresses have used extremely vivid cases to fully deduct what is called the Oscar Queen''s Curse.


    Halle Berry and "Catwoman", Nicole Kidman and "A Fairy Wife", Charlize Theron and "Magic Woman Warrior", there is only one thing to compare, who beats more awful.


    Hilary Swank is a more sensible person. Since he won the Oscar for best actress, he has not yet taken any movies. It can be said to be cautious.


    In fact, this situation is not difficult to understand. Nowadays, the best actress in the Oscars is often not only the film company investing resources, but the actors themselves also need considerable investment. The investment inevitably requires a return. It is only the honor of the Oscar petty person. Unable to meet the needs of the winners.


    Therefore, the celebrities are eager to pay back and receive high-paying commercial films. The main thing they stare at is the pay, and they will naturally ignore the others.


    Moreover, the goddess of literature and art, touted by the media and film critics, may not be popular among movie fans.


    With the sound of passionate music, last year''s best director Clint Eastwood stepped onto the stage to the beat. This older and harder cowboy will be awarded this year''s Oscar for best director.


    Ang Li maintained a smile, somewhat nervous. The Oscar has been in for the seventy-eighth, and there has never been a Chinese director who can win the best director Jinren.


    As long as he can win the prize, Ang Lee is not only the first person in the East, but will inevitably be included in the entire Oriental film history, and even become an iconic figure in the Oriental film industry.


    After many Oscar rushes, Ronan can already face it with a relatively stable mentality.


    Jessica Felton took a look at Ronan. She knows Ronan quite well. The last two awards are not so much honors, as they represent an increase of US$40 million in global box office and US$60 million offline. Channel income.


    On stage, Clint Eastwood¡¯s crosswords were as direct as his own character: "The following five directors have brought us five wonderful films in the past year!"


    As he spoke, he was already looking sideways at the big screen, which was introduced along with the screens of the various films. "Tonight, Steven Spielberg¡¯s "Munich" and George Clooney are nominated for Oscar for Best Director. Good Night and Good Luck, Ann Lee "Brokeback Mountain", Bennett Miller "Capote", Joe White "Pride and Prejudice"."


    Clint Eastwood didn''t give people any time to be nervous or expectant. He opened the envelope and didn''t even lift his head. He said, "The best director is Ann Lee, "Brokeback Mountain"!"


    Applause immediately sounded, Ronan immediately stood up and applauded, and at the same time greeted everyone in the crew to stand up, everyone in the crew stood up, applauded Ang Lee, and everyone around him also stood up.


    Soon, everyone stood up in the area where the guests were sitting in the front row of the theater.


    Li Ang hugs his wife Lin Huijia first. This is a very amazing woman. Li Ang has ups and downs, and finally won the best director. Lin Huijia contributed a lot.


    Then, Ang Lee and Ronan embraced "Thank you."


    This is short and hasty, but it contains countless gratitude.


    "Come on stage." Ronan gently beat Li Ang''s arm.


    Li An nodded his head and walked to the highest stage of his career as a director, but before taking the stage, he looked back at where the crew was.


    At this moment, he felt that he was really lucky to meet Ronan.


    Stepped onto the stage and took over the Oscar statuette from Clint Eastwood. Ang Lee stood in front of the microphone. "Two years ago, I suffered a serious setback in my career. At that time, only depression was left, but one person told me , Failure is not a problem of my ability, but I chose an unsuitable project. He encouraged me, he trusted me, and he was willing to risk investing in me. I have today. So, I want to thank him!"


    Ang Lee looked at the position of the crew of "Brokeback Mountain", "Ronan, thank you! Without you, I might be a loser and would not stand here."


    The countless eyes of the audience turned to Ronan''s side.


    At this moment, the winner is Ang Lee, but the focus of the Kodak Theater is Ronan.


    Sitting on the seat, Ronan always maintained a decent smile.


    Ang Lee¡¯s comments continue, but due to time constraints, the speed of speech has been accelerated. "Thank you for the recognition of the college. The movie "Brokeback Mountain" is neither about homosexuality, nor about women and love, but about love itself. It¡¯s a story about true love. Thank you for your support, thank you my wife and son, I love you, and I will always be with you. Although my father passed away unfortunately during this period, I would like to thank the mother in my family."


    Speaking of this, he changed to Chinese "Thank you all the compatriots in the East for your support, thank you for your concern!"


    Although he is a standard banana person, Ang Lee is always a very smart person.


    Ang Lee did not go to the backstage after speaking about the award, but stood at the exit of the backstage, waiting for the final award.


    The 78th Oscar Awards Ceremony is now underway, and only the last award has yet to be announced.


    Best video!


    Jack Nicholson, who wore sunglasses like a gang boss, took the envelope and walked onto the stage.


    Ronan is very stable, there is no dark horse in this year, "Crash" was dragged to the Oscar last year by him, and there is no racist suppression.


    The only thing to worry about is the equalization of the cake.


    But "Brokeback Mountain" won the best adapted screenplay, best photography and best editing, and the odds of falling off the award are very low.


    Since joining this Oscar game and gained some strength, under the influence of Ronan, Embassy Pictures¡¯ strategy for the Olympics has always been the path of public relations awards, starting from the initial outpost awards and operating Movies are hot, and they continue to receive various awards. By the time of the Oscars, they have become the number one hot spot.


    Upset is a small probability event. The Oscars have the highest chance of winning, and they have always been popular players in the award season.


    On stage, Jack Nicholson has opened the envelope and announced the result "The best film is "Brokeback Mountain"!"


    The unpopularity did not appear, and it is common for Oscars to win awards, and "Brokeback Mountain" is no exception.


    The applause sounded again, and the crew of Brokeback Mountain was full of joy.


    Jessica Felton and Ronan gave a hug, "Congratulations!"


    Ronan felt the two big mountains press over, and he hugged him a little and then separated. "Thank you." He greeted everyone on the crew "Come on stage, come on stage to receive the award!"


    This is completely different from last year''s "Crash" won the best film.


    "Crash" is a film that was purchased outside the Embassy Pictures, and "Brokeback Mountain" was completed internally by Relativity Entertainment from production to distribution.


    A dozen people from the crew walked to the stage under the leadership of Ronan. Only Jessica Felton and a few family members remained in the seat.


    People like Jessica Felton, of course, won''t follow up and join in the fun.


    Ang Lee also walked out from the exit of the stage and hugged and celebrated with the chief creative staff one by one.


    Tonight is a veritable night of happiness for him.


    Ronan took the statuette from Jack Nicholson. Ang Lee had just given his acceptance speech and took the initiative to step aside.


    "Thank you academy." Ronan¡¯s acceptance speech is more like a routine. "Thank you, Director An Li for bringing a masterpiece, thank you all the staff of the crew, and also thank Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures for all those who participated in the work of this film. You are all good!"


    He raised the trophy. "This is my first Oscar trophy! It''s a great honor! Life doesn''t end, and movies don''t die! I''m never tired of movies!"


    Amid applause, all the crew of Brokeback Mountain exited.


    Coming to the backstage, Ronan gave the reporter the opportunity to interview others, and Xiao Jinren also temporarily gave the technicians to engrave the name of the award.


    There was a mess in the backstage Many people came to congratulate Ronan.


    There is no doubt that "Brokeback Mountain" is the super big winner tonight, and Relativity Entertainment is also the big commercial winner of this Oscar.


    The two heavyweight awards for best director and best film are enough for Relativity Entertainment to launch another wave of publicity and release offensive against Brokeback Mountain.

 Chapter 913： Musical genius

    The fall of the Oscars ceremony means that another awards season in Hollywood is over. Many companies, including Relativity Entertainment, have begun to prepare for the next awards season.


    For example, in the films produced by Shahai Entertainment, the goal of "Infinite Walker" and "Juneo" is the next Oscar.


    Not only the shooting of the former is finished, but the post-production is almost finished. The road to awards will start at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year.


    The latter completely caught up with the Venice Film Festival in August.


    Although after the Oscars, many media and conservatives bombarded "Brokeback Mountain", and news of Heath Ledger''s public dissatisfaction with Ang Lee appeared in the crew, the five Oscar statuettes, especially the best film and The best director, "Brokeback Mountain" is enough to set off a frenzy of money-making in the global market.


    In North America, "Brokeback Mountain" once again expanded the scale of screenings, and the number of theaters once again increased to more than 2,100. The Oscar effect bonus effect was obvious. The weekend box office skyrocketed from US$3.2 million to US$16.88 million.


    The North American box office of this film also reached 72.2 million US dollars.


    As a long-term literary film, Brokeback Mountain''s final North American box office is very hopeful to hit the $100 million mark.


    Overseas, the two awards for Best Picture and Best Director of Oscars are the same stars. This weekend, the overseas box office received 32.18 million U.S. dollars, and the total overseas box office also received nearly 60 million U.S. dollars.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ most conservative estimate is that the global box office of Brokeback Mountain will reach $200 million.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s total investment in this film, including production budget, Venice Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival promotion costs, as well as North American awards season and various publicity expenses, totaled 35 million US dollars.


    Among them, more than 12 million U.S. dollars was spent on the promotion and public relations of the North American awards season.


    With "Brokeback Mountain" winning the Oscars, the North American box office alone is enough to make Relativity Entertainment recover its investment.


    The bonus effect of Oscars is not only box office, but also various offline channels.


    The North American first-round TV broadcast rights of "Brokeback Mountain" have been sold for up to 10 million U.S. dollars.


    As a literary film, it is commendable to have such a high profit.


    Hollywood shoots and produces so many literary films every year, it is rare to have the commercial influence of "Brokeback Mountain".


    The social influence of this film, in fact, far exceeds the category of Oscar Best Picture.


    While "Brokeback Mountain" gave full play to the Oscar effect, Ronan also received another good news.


    On Monday, local time in the United Kingdom, the DVD of "Mamma Mia" went on sale. On that day, the sales volume of 1.7 million copies on the first day set a new record, becoming the "first day of sales of DVDs and video tapes in the UK". champion!


    The original record holder is the DVD and video tape of "Titanic". When it hit the shelves in 1998, its first day sales in the UK were 1.1 million.


    "Mamma Mia" has over 600,000 copies!


    This film adapted from a musical from the West End of the United Kingdom has shown amazing commercial vitality in its homeland.


    It''s not just DVD, but also the box office.


    "Mamma Mia" had a box office of US$96.45 million when it was off the shelf in the UK!


    This is enough to rank in the top five in the UK''s historical box office rankings!


    Even Ronan did not expect that a song and dance film could earn such a high income in an overseas market in the UK.


    This also makes Shahai Entertainment pay more attention to another musical project.


    John Waters, the director of the cult film, created the splendor of the musical in one hand. Ronan simply handed over the project to him. John Waters was solely responsible for it. Allianz Insurance served as a third-party guarantee and monitored the crew¡¯s finances. situation.


    Since the establishment of the project last year, the preparations for John Waters have proceeded in an orderly manner. After discussing with Ronan, he hired Adam Shankman, who has directed "Children and Daughters" and "Brave Daddy" as the director.


    Among the main actors that have been identified, the crew recruited John Travolta to play the heroine''s mother, and Michelle Pfeiffer, who once played Catwoman, played another important female role.


    As for the heroine, it does make the crew difficult, and the right candidate is not easy to find.


    A fat young actress who has basic acting skills and excellent singing skills has limited choices.


    Shahai Entertainment contacted a number of brokerage companies, but a dozen people chose to recommend it, but none of the performances in the audition satisfied John Waters and director Adam Shankman.


    Before the Oscars ceremony, John Waters, with the assistance of Relativity Entertainment, expanded his search to English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.


    In mid-March, the "Hairspray" crew submitted the final lead actress audition to Ronan. A 17-year-old fat girl from the UK passed three rounds of auditions and defeated more than a dozen competitors and finally got the role.


    When Ronan saw the heroine''s profile, he felt a little unbelievable.


    Because this 17-year-old British fat girl is called Adele Adkins, from Tottenham, London, and is currently studying at the London School of Performing Arts and Technology.


    According to the audition video, Adele can be called a genius. During the audition, he sang a song that he wrote when he was 16 years old.


    Although the acting skills can only be said to barely pass, they moved John Waters and Adam Shankman with their singing voice.


    Ronan looked at the photos on the actor''s profile, and then thought about it again, and made sure that this was the Adele who used to be.


    Now Adele is still unattended, just a little transparent. He came from the UK to star in a Hollywood movie and was also a suggestion from his parents.


    After all, she is studying at the London School of Performing Arts and Technology.


    In addition, Adele''s classmate and friend Jessica Cornish also passed the cast audition and got a supporting role.


    Ronan had seen the girl''s information and found it familiar, but he didn''t expect to see it when.


    However, there are a lot of singing and dancing rehearsals behind the "Hairspray" project, and the filming will not start until June at the earliest. It is difficult to complete all production this year, and the release will be pushed to 2007.


    At the same time, the crew of "Hannah Montana" started filming, and Taylor Swift easily defeated all his competitors in an audition competition that was absolutely fair and even more favorable to her, and became this teenage scene song and dance. The heroine of a comedy.


    According to Ronan¡¯s latest developments, Taylor Swift also joined the musical composition group of the crew and fully participated in the creation of songs sung by Hannah Montana in the play.


    This girl is very good at music creation.


    Scott Swift mentioned to Ronan that Taylor Swift recently had a new boyfriend.


    Ronan estimates that songwriting is not a problem for Taylor at all.


    There is really no inspiration. You can fall in love at any time, and for American teenagers, breaking up in love is as common as eating and drinking.


    Having said that, this is also a shortcut to find creative inspiration.


    According to Ronan''s plan, if "Hannah Montana" has a good response, after a few seasons it will be broadcast for Taylor Swift to convene a concert.


    Miley Cyrus once became the idol of American teenagers with Hannah Montana before making "camel toe."


    Taylor Swift at that time can also be said to have come from the type of youth idol, but in order to have more achievements in music and gain a higher status and prestige, he resolutely chose to leave the village.


    Once Taylor Swift, the team behind it, the marketing operation ability is really extraordinary.


    Regardless of the love affair, or the scolding war with the fruit sister, or the supermodel girlfriend group, it is simply a weapon to attract points.


    I have to say that the music industry is also changing with the development of the times and social situations, and singing is not as good as marketing.


    Like the other side of the Pacific, some celebrities can be seen on the Internet.


    Relativity Entertainment''s film and television projects are progressing steadily. Danny Boyle officially signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment at the beginning of the year to serve as the director of "Slumdog Millionaire".


    Currently, he has flown to Mumbai, India, to find suitable actors and actresses with the assistance of the Mountain Foundation.


    On the second weekend of mid-March, Embassy Pictures released the second film of Relativity Entertainment this year, directed by Paul Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich in the "Resident Evil" series came to the third part, Ellie Silk faces more severe challenges.


    This is the most successful game-adapted film ever. The only game-adapted film director that Paul Anderson presumably can match, and there is only Uvi Bauer in the world.


    Today, Brother Bao will also have a new film released. "Life and Death Fight" has already been filmed and produced, only waiting for the Embassy Pictures to be released.


    Brother Bao''s daily life is still looking for items through playing games, even boxing to frighten film critics, and from time to time to Blizzard to confess his favorite...


    This is definitely a person who has ideals and pursuits and puts them into action.


    As for whether it is a good director, it can only be judged by fans.


    It is said that New York, Los Angeles, Berlin and other cities have established organizations such as the Uvi-Bauer Fan Club. The number of members is quite large, which is not bad compared to second-tier stars.


    In contrast, Paul Anderson''s reputation among fans is even worse.


    Due to the exaggeration of Relativity Entertainment, the status of "Resident Evil" in the company''s projects will inevitably be greatly reduced Ronan has given this series to Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich .


    Paul Anderson has gone the same way again, and Alice has finally become a superwoman.


    However, Ronan did not express any opinions, as long as it can bring profit, everything else is imaginary.


    "Resident Evil 3" is very polarized in the audience''s reputation. Fans who like it think that the large-scale action scenes and zombies scenes look particularly enjoyable, while those who don''t like it think that the film has nothing to do with the plot besides hitting Nothing to do.


    The film''s performance in the commercial market is still remarkable, with a box office of 31.22 million US dollars in the first weekend in North America.


    This is enough for Paul Anderson to get Ronan''s green light to continue shooting the fourth part.


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 Chapter 914： 60 billion

    In just ten days, the North American box office of "Resident Evil 3" was close to 50 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office exceeded 90 million U.S. dollars. Together with the online and offline income of the previous two films, its film revenue has far exceeded game.


    Interests move people''s hearts, this is the eternal truth.


    Game production company Capcom not only found Shahai Entertainment, but Griano, president of the US branch, also contacted Ronan specifically to talk to him.


    Ronan received Griano at the Theory of Relativity Building.


    This is a mixed-race Japanese, speaking with the style of an island nation: "You take the liberty to interrupt, and please forgive me Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "Sit as you please." Then he asked, "I don''t know if Mr. Griano is coming this time..."


    Griano said with a smile: "We have been cooperating on the film adaptation of "Resident Evil". I am here this time for future cooperation."


    Ronan pretended not to understand what he meant, and said: "I remember that in the second contract that Shahai Entertainment supplemented with Capcom at the time, the authorization and revenue sharing were clearer, and before each sequel started shooting, Shahai Entertainment will also renegotiate peripheral revenue sharing with Capcom in accordance with the contract."


    "The credibility of Shahai Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment is impeccable." Griano has been smiling politely and implicitly: "Capcom is also very satisfied."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "So, don''t you want to talk to me about the new sharing clause of "Resident Evil 4"?"


    Griano said quickly: "I dare not disturb Mr. Anderson by this little thing."


    Ronan turned his head to look at him, and said, "Relativity Entertainment has been working with Capcom for many years and is a long-term partner. If you have any requirements, please speak directly."


    Griano paused for a moment, seeming to be organizing the language: "It is about film and television copyright. Back then, Capcom and Samuel Hadida signed a film adaptation license, and Samuel Hadida subsequently signed a contract with Shahai. For the entertainment cooperation, the copyright was in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, but at that time it was only the authorization of the adaptation of "Resident Evil 1"."


    Ronan reminded: "But before and after the shooting of "Resident Evil 1," Shahai Entertainment reached an agreement with you and obtained the copyright of the series of film and television adaptations."


    "Capcom has no other meaning, nor does he disagree with the contract between us." Griano quickly explained: "Because all the film and television adaptation rights are in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, Capcom wants to adapt "Resident Evil" "Animated movies, so I want to get back the license for animated movies."


    Ronan understood what he meant: "Capcom wants to make an animated film?"


    "Yes." Griano said, "produced with computer CG animation."


    Ronan thought about it for a moment, and couldn''t help but think of the dispute between Marvel Entertainment and 20th Century Fox about the "Fantastic Four". It is not wise to have a complete stalemate with the original author, especially the original author who is still making games. select.


    "I agree in principle." Ronan quickly made a decision.


    Griano said quickly: "Thank you, thank you Mr. Anderson for your support and understanding."


    How could Ronan give in vain, and said: "Don''t be too busy to thank you. Shahai Entertainment will return the copyright of the animated film to Capcom. There is a condition that Capcom will give up the share of the movie."


    "This..." Griano couldn''t agree.


    Ronan added another sentence: "Shahai Entertainment will not ask for any revenue sharing on the animated film "Resident Evil"."


    Griano thought for a while, and said, "I can''t decide on this. I need to go back and discuss it before replying to you."


    Ronan didn''t worry: "It''s okay."


    The meeting between the two sides came to an end, and Griano immediately left the building of relativity.


    Ronan called Robert Lee and George Clint respectively and briefly communicated on the matter.


    What I just mentioned is just a wild asking price, and Capcom will definitely repay the money on the spot.


    If Capcom wants to take back the copyright of animated films, he must make certain compromises, and Relativity Entertainment will also make appropriate concessions.


    Due to the particularity of the "Resident Evil" series copyright in the hands of Shahai Entertainment, when the two parties negotiated, it was impossible to buy out the series copyright at one time. As a result, the sequel''s revenue must be renegotiated before the project is approved.


    Ronan''s goal is very clear. Capcom''s revenue sharing in the "Resident Evil" series will be maintained at the standard of the third part in the future, instead of increasing with each sequel.


    Don¡¯t look at the ¡°Resident Evil¡± series of movies, the box office is not high, the word of mouth is also very poor, almost can not be raised by game fans, but the performance in the offline rental market has been very good.


    For example, last year, that is, in 2005, the first and second installments together brought a total of 35.62 million U.S. dollars in revenue to Relativity Entertainment in the offline market in Europe and America.


    Ronan now sees very clearly that once the "Resident Evil" series can be filmed one by one, it depends on the operation of the offline market.


    If you rely solely on the box office, Constantine Pictures at that time didn''t know how much to lose.


    The shooting of the "Resident Evil" series up to now has brought a lot of benefits to Relativity Entertainment. Although the reputation has been rotten, as long as it can maintain a certain degree of profitability, Ronan will still trust Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich Qi this couple stalls.


    Frankly speaking, with the current development and scale of relativity entertainment, Ronan can no longer devote a lot of energy to the sequel of a certain successful film series.


    For Hollywood, and even for any film company, following the existing successful model is the least risky mode of operation.


    Looking at the entire Hollywood, how many directors can shoot the sequel better than the first?


    In late March, Robert Lee settled the negotiations with Capcom, and the two parties again signed a supplementary agreement on "Resident Evil".


    "Resident Evil" animation copyright is returned to Capcom by Shahai Entertainment. At the same time, for all related sequels filmed by Shahai Entertainment since "Resident Evil 3", Capcom''s revenue share will be maintained at the second standard.


    This is better than Ronan''s expectation. For the moment, it directly reduced the revenue share of the fourth installment by 10%.


    From a long-term calculation, if the subsequent series of market revenues are smooth, it may bring tens of millions of dollars in profits for Relativity Entertainment.


    After all, as part of the sequel is filmed, Capcom''s revenue share will inevitably increase.


    At the same time, Ronan also got another good news. Netflix''s global registered users officially reached 100 million!


    Netflix announced this good news through Netflix Sharing.


    Since its listing last year, Netflix has comprehensively strengthened its business promotion and operations in North America with relatively sufficient financial support, and at the same time vigorously explored overseas markets.


    Netflix leasing is the basic business and the business with the most guaranteed income for Netflix.


    In February of this year, Blockbuster had less than 1,300 rental stores in the world. Netflix is ??already the world''s largest film and television rental business.


    Traditional leasing companies, led by Blockbuster, are unable to stop the rapid decline. Even if they start the Internet leasing business, they are still struggling.


    It is said that Viacom has wanted to sell Blockbuster several times, but it is not easy to find the picker.


    Netflix sharing is truly the world''s number one social media, especially with the expansion of the smartphone market, the number of users is also rapidly increasing.


    Social networking is becoming a popular trend in society.


    After Netflix acquired YouTube, the second-largest online video company, its business expanded rapidly, and many self-made videos by netizens became popular, especially after De Ye turned from a spontaneous video producer to a wilderness program contracted by Shahai Entertainment. , It has inspired many latecomers.


    For example, there is a very hot Canadian boy on Netflix''s video.


    In order to allow more people to see his performance, the boy and his mother uploaded many self-made videos of cover songs through Netflix videos, which were sought after by many netizens.


    As for the latest Netflix streaming, it is also very popular now.


    Sufficient film library resources, high-quality solo dramas, and enjoyable "violent watching" mode are attracting more and more audiences.


    Starting from January this year, Netflix streaming has a new solo show online every month.


    The three dramas "Prison Break 2", "Survival Survival 2" and "Lost", while attracting many new and old users to watch, still have a high reputation.


    Although only two seasons came to an end, "Prison Break 2" won a better reputation than it continued for shooting a sequel, and Dawn Johnson''s appeal has also been greatly improved.


    Needless to say, Bell Grylls, after two consecutive seasons of "Survival from the Wild", he has become the spokesperson of this type of show, and even a lot of words have become buzzwords.


    For example, "chicken flavor", such as rich in protein, such as magic modified "can not kill you, will only make you stronger" and so on.


    "Lost" has also received unanimous praise, whether it is on-demand times or audience reputation, it is of the top level.


    In the future, Netflix streaming media will still have new solo shows online every month, and more solo shows are also being filmed and produced.


    With this series of good news and the number of registered users exceeding 100 million, at the end of March, the stock of Netflix has gone up all the way, and the overall market value has reached 60 billion US dollars!


    As expected by the industry, Netflix''s stock price is rising.


    Although there is still a gap compared with those traditional large companies, from finance to the Internet to ordinary investors, they are all optimistic about the future development of Netflix.


    The Internet is the focus of future commercial development, which has been recognized by the whole society.


    However, if you want to achieve the rapid development of the Internet, it is not enough to have network technology and the number of users. It also needs matching hardware equipment.


    Especially handheld mobile smart devices.


    Netflix''s Android is cooperating with many mobile phone manufacturers, and related Android smartphones are also being launched one after another. This will be an important part of future handheld smart devices.


    Another important component is Apple.


    With the acquisition of Pixar by Relativity Entertainment, Steve Jobs became the third largest shareholder of Netflix, and the partnership between the two parties entered a new stage.


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 Chapter 915： 2 plans

    Inside the Future World Manor, Ronan opened the package Connie had just sent, and several beautifully packed cartons appeared in front of him.


    The bitten apple above is very eye-catching.


    Ronan took out a paper box and quickly opened it. Among them was a small smart phone.


    It seemed that the screen was about 3.5 inches. Ronan took it out and looked at it. The phone was thicker and weighed a little bit. The back shell was silver-gray, but at the end it turned black again.


    This is the prototype that Steve Jobs specially sent.


    Ronan turned on the phone and tried it, and then asked Nikia, the housekeeper next to him, "Is it pretty?"


    "Very good." What did Nikia say: "Is this a smart phone? It''s smaller than common smart phones."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s a little smaller."


    I vaguely remember that Steve Jobs had always adhered to the strategy of small screens, but the future development trend of smart phones, the screen is getting bigger and bigger, including Apple.


    Ronan took out a box containing the trial machine, and pushed it to Nikia: "This one is for you." When Nikia picked it up curiously, he reminded him again: "This is a trial machine that has not yet been listed. Just use it by yourself, don¡¯t spread it out. Also...well, the security is not very high. Don¡¯t store important pictures and files in it."


    Nikia knew Ronan, so he didn''t refuse the things he sent. After putting it away, he said, "I remember."


    Ronan gave another one to Vinci, the bodyguard.


    According to his understanding, the first generation of kidney machine should be officially launched after this year''s Apple Developer Conference.


    Vinci declined Ronan''s gift and said, "I''ll use Nokia."


    Ronan said, "How many years has your old antique been used?"


    Vinci took out the Nokia candy bar whose case had begun to peel off, and said, "It''s safe."


    Nikia asked: "The technology of the old mobile phone can match the new mobile phone."


    "I''m not talking about this." Fincher smiled, and said simply and vaguely: "I have a friend who works in Africa all year round and suffered an emergency some time ago. His pocket happens to be the Nokia candy bar we bought together. The phone saved his life, right?"


    Although Vinci was very vague, Ronan and Nikia both knew what he had done and could guess what he meant.


    Nikia said: "I didn''t expect the mobile phone to have this kind of function."


    Ronan laughed: "The mobile phone will have more functions in the future."


    For example, there are rumors on the Internet that US soldiers are equipped with kidney machines as standard, and smartphones are directly used in military operations.


    For example, a super smart phone from a certain star can be thrown out as a bomb to kill the enemy at a critical moment, which is concealed and absolutely leverages.


    If various mobile phone brands sit and play cards together, this mobile phone manufacturer calls 1, and the other mobile phone manufacturer calls 2, and it just shouts!


    Spike!


    There is also a certain brand of smart phone, which comes with a hot water bottle function, which is especially suitable for winter use. When you hold it, it is warm, so you don''t have to worry about freezing your hands in winter.


    In any case, the functions of the kidney machine generation are not bad in the contemporary smart phones. Ronan sat on the sofa and fiddled with it for a while.


    Ronan never used the first generation of kidney machine for economic reasons, and it seems that the first generation did not enter the market there through formal channels.


    When he really came into contact with the kidney machine, he was already in the fourth generation.


    It seems that since the fourth generation, there are rumors about selling kidneys and buying machines.


    As for whether it is true or deliberately hyped news, Ronan is not quite clear.


    But there is no doubt that Apple will develop rapidly in the next ten years.


    It is said that Apple''s profit margin is quite amazing.


    Therefore, Ronan has never stopped continuing to invest in Apple and increase his holdings in Apple.


    Vinci went out, and when he returned, Nikia sent away all the servants.


    "What''s wrong?" Ronan asked concerned.


    "There is new news from the people we are investigating in the UK." Vinci lowered his voice slightly: "Last year, our people focused on the target and followed them to London, but they have not gained any results. The target is very low-key, and the contacts are normal. People."


    Nikia also looked at Finch with concern, she was also involved in this matter, and she discovered the anomaly at the earliest.


    Vinci said: "In fact, our people have not made a clear discovery, but after half a year of analysis, we have come up with a data." He appeared to be quite cautious: "Apart from life, the most contacted target is from " People from The Sun. But the target has many contacts with the media industry..."


    Ronan took the words: "Abandon the others temporarily, let them keep an eye on the line of The Sun."


    Although Vinci didn''t quite understand, he had always been extremely capable of execution and immediately said, "Okay."


    Ronan reminded them again: "Don''t disturb them. If you find something, you must keep it confidential."


    "Don''t worry." Vinci said, "Those who send in are trustworthy people."


    Ronan sighed: "Things may be complicated."


    Vinci said: "No matter how complicated, no one can ignore our power."


    Ronan thought for a while, and then said, "You call Connie and ask her to pay more attention to Congress and the black congressman in Washington."


    Some time ago, Connie, on behalf of him and Relativity Entertainment, took a few public relations experts to Washington, DC to engage in political activities.


    For some reasons, Ronan is not convenient to go there, nor is it suitable for personal participation.


    This is also for safety reasons.


    Vinci said, "I''ll call Connie in a moment."


    Nikia said at this moment: "I''m going to prepare an encrypted phone call."


    Ronan didn''t care about the two of them. He left the villa and went into the back garden, thinking while walking in the secluded flowerbed.


    Many business matters involve not only monetary factors but also political factors.


    Therefore, it is impossible to complete at this stage, and it is very difficult to achieve the goal.


    However, Relativity Entertainment has invested heavily in the black charcoal head many years in advance, not asking for much help from him, as long as the political aspect does not become a huge resistance.


    2008 is an election year in the United States. Normally, in January 2009, the White House will have a new owner.


    Hei Tantou has made up his mind to participate in the 2008 general election.


    Although according to the normal trajectory, Hei Tantou won''t be able to take the position until 2009, but Relativity Entertainment is unlikely to have action in 2009.


    Most of the preparation work must be done ahead.


    In the following week, Ronan and Robert Iger kept meeting and discussing, but Ronan did not mention those things around him.


    The focus of the two discussions is still the future expansion plan of Relativity Entertainment.


    "In general, we have two goals."


    In the office, Ronan said to Robert Iger: "First, content production is still the top priority. With enough content, our channels can be fully developed and broad channels can be transformed into huge commercial benefits."


    He then raised two fingers: "Secondly, he has a heavyweight voice in Hollywood and strives to get the MPAA seat."


    Robert Iger said: "In terms of content production, after we obtained a series of copyrights from Disney, major companies have also increased their vigilance against Relativity Entertainment. We want to plan popular series from other companies. It is very difficult. Imagine."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I understand that it is a bit unrealistic to get something from the Big Six hands. I have a deal with Warner Bros., but it is difficult to say whether it can be achieved."


    Warner Bros. Since Charles Rowan got in touch with him, there has been no more information.


    According to Ronan''s speculation, Warner Bros. is probably watching the production and market response of "The Dark Knight".


    Ronan is not in a hurry. When "The Dark Knight" is released, Relativity Entertainment will be more active.


    "You have a good reputation, and Warner Bros. will definitely have some concerns." Robert Iger pondered: "What copyright is there?"


    Ronan replied: "Hollywood is the most attractive and the most widely accepted film series in North America."


    Robert Iger is a professional manager in Hollywood. Of course he understands Ronan''s words. He looked over in surprise and asked: "You mean... the "Star Wars" series?"


    He was a little hard to believe: "Lucasfilm will sell the rights to "Star Wars"?"


    "Lucasfilm will not sell the copyright of the "Star Wars" series separately." Ronan first told a fact, and then answered Robert Iger''s doubts: "If the time is right, we can try to buy Luca. Sri Lanka Pictures!"


    This answer was a bit beyond Robert Iger''s expectations.


    Ronan simply said: "Lucasfilm''s "Star Wars" series copyright alone is worthy of our operation, not to mention that they also have "Indiana Jones" and Industrial Light & Magic. If there is Industrial Light & Magic, Relativity Entertainment Have the ability to produce special effects independently."


    Robert Iger quickly recovered his calm. After listening to Ronan¡¯s words, he quickly thought of Ronan¡¯s friendship with George Lucas in recent years and had invested considerable energy in the USC Film School Alumni Association. I understood it instantly.


    "You have a plan, right?" Robert Iger said with a smile: "Ronan, did you have this idea a few years ago."


    Ronan admitted: "It''s just a preliminary idea. You need to make a plan and carry out specific operations if you want to realize it."


    Robert Iger nodded slowly. This is one of his best jobs.


    Ronan added: "I have learned that George Lucas has the idea of ??retirement, but he did not cultivate a successor for Lucasfilm."


    Robert Iger answered: "That means George Lucas might sell Lucasfilm?"


    "Yes." Ronan has been in contact with George Lucas many times: "It''s very likely."


    Robert Iger said: "I will start the targeted preparatory work, but the Relativity Entertainment has to digest the previous gains and accumulate strength again. This must be a long-term plan."


    Ronan said: "Lucas will not retire within this year or two."


    Robert Iger nodded, then asked, "What about the MPAA? Disney won''t help us anymore."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s difficult to join a newcomer. You can only think of a solution from the existing members."


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 Chapter 916： Lincoln

    "The six major Hollywood companies have basically been divided up," Robert Iger continued with Ronan''s words: "The only one that has truly developed from a studio to an entertainment media group is Disney, but no matter which one, we want to swallow it. difficult."


    Ronan said: "Yes, if we are strong enough, the ultimate goal of Disney''s plan will not be what it is now."


    After all, the strength of Relativity Entertainment is still not strong enough, otherwise it will directly acquire Disney.


    Robert Iger said a very simple and simple sentence: "At this stage, if we swallow Disney, not only will we die, we may lose more than we gain."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The snake swallowing elephant is not for us."


    If Relativity Entertainment is willing to sell shares of Netflix in large quantities and make a deal with Wall Street, it is not impossible to raise funds for the acquisition of Walt Disney.


    The problem is that not long after Netflix went public, its stock price has been rising rapidly. Relativity Entertainment gave up its controlling stake and lost significantly more.


    "We need half a year to a year to digest the income from the previous plan." As the chief operating officer of Relativity Entertainment, Robert Iger has a sufficiently clear understanding of the entire group of companies: "We will develop quickly for about three years to accumulate strength. Then Wait for the right opportunity to see if one of the six companies will have problems."


    Ronan said: "Opportunities require both patience and proactive creation."


    Hearing this, combined with Ronan¡¯s previous actions, Robert Iger inevitably thought: "Do you have specific goals and targeted actions?"


    Ronan tapped his fingers lightly, calculated for a while, and said, "Bob, you should know that in the first half of last year and the end of last year, 20th Century Fox snatched several movie projects from us."


    Robert Iger said: "I know, Roland Emmerich¡¯s "Ten Thousand Years Before History"... Well, you released the news at the time that you wanted to make a movie about "Exodus" and Robin Hood. Century Fox was the first to establish the project. Also, in the blacklist plan you proposed at the end of last year, a disaster film project about storms was also intercepted by 20th Century Fox..."


    He looked at Ronan: "There are problems with these projects?"


    "I''m not sure." Ronan said roughly: "As far as I am concerned, I am not very optimistic about their future."


    When most people say this, no one pays much attention to it. But when Ronan said it, it is completely different. Robert Iger said seriously: "As far as I know, the production of each of these four projects The budgets are all over 100 million U.S. dollars, and the 20th century Fox accounted for the vast majority of investment. If you count the publicity and distribution costs that cannot be shared by anyone, the total investment will be close to or even more than 200 million U.S. dollars. If collectively loses in a short period of time, it will definitely It will affect the capital chain of Fox Pictures in the 20th Century, and may even cause a shortage of liquidity for the entire company."


    Ronan said, "These are still not enough."


    "Yes." Robert Iger was very sensible: "They are twentieth century Fox after all. Unless we encounter other major crises at the same time, we may have a chance."


    It was impossible for Ronan to tell the things that had not been ascertained, and simply asked: "You stare at Twentieth Century Fox to see if there will be opportunities in the future."


    Robert Iger responded, "Okay."


    Ronan''s advantage lies in the general direction and decision-making planning, but the specific operation and execution requires a professional manager with outstanding ability such as Robert Iger.


    Robert Iger has fully proven his ability and professional ethics. Ronan''s trust in him is no different from the old teams such as Robert Lee and George Clint.


    At this stage, or even for a long time to come, Relativity Entertainment may not find a better CEO than Robert Iger.


    Soon, Ronan will discuss the renewal of the contract with Robert Iger, and extend the term of Robert Iger as much as possible to 2015 and beyond.


    If you want to retain outstanding talents, you must pay the price of real money.


    In addition to salary increases, Ronan also prepared a new option award.


    In a business society like the United States, it is never new for CEOs to be poached with higher treatment.


    Not only Robert Iger, but also many senior executives of Relativity Entertainment''s subsidiary will discuss contract renewal in the next stage.


    The management maintains a relatively stable posture, which is very important to the development of the entire group company.


    Back at the office, Connie sent this month''s bestseller list.


    Ronan first made a cup of tea, and then quickly browsed, but the books that really impressed him on this issue of the ranking list have long been famous for their copyrights.


    For example, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" ranked first, such as David Mitchell''s science fiction "Cloud Atlas."


    Connie made a mark on some parts based on what she knew, like the back of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and "Cloud Atlas", it marked that the copyright has belonged to Warner Bros.


    Needless to say the former, Ronan also has the impression of the latter, because these are the Wachowski brothers and sisters? The directed work is also one of the continuous hits on the street in their director career.


    The careers of these two directors fully interpret what is called a debut is the peak and the decline.


    It seems that after "Cloud Atlas," they never directed a movie anymore, and switched to filming a TV series.


    Frankly speaking, that TV series inherited the usual advantages of the Wachowski sisters. It was very big and it looked very attractive.


    Perhaps it was because they could no longer turn back on the road of philosophical speculation, or perhaps the audience was completely tired of their works for the past few years, and the TV series were finally cut off.


    After reading the bestseller list, Ronan received a call from Spielberg. The old man asked again whether he had any specific plans for directing the film that he had agreed upon before.


    For the time being, Ronan has not found a suitable project for Spielberg.


    Once, after 2010, Ronan was very impressed with Spielberg''s films.


    Many of the films directed by Spielberg are actually not too successful. It seems that the films in Spielberg format are outdated.


    Ronan remembers the two most clearly, "Lincoln" and "Player 1."


    The reason why the former is remembered is that, on the one hand, this is what many media call Spielberg¡¯s work, which is recognized as a rare commercial masterpiece on political themes. On the other hand, it allows the famous Hollywood acting school Daniel Day Lewis to take advantage of it. To the third Oscar for best actor.


    The latter was due to many video games. At that time, it was known as a big carnival for game fans. There were so many game stalks in it. Ronan could not understand the stalks or what the pictures represented. He deliberately checked detailed information on the Internet.


    Therefore, Ronan also knows that this is a film adapted like "Lincoln", vaguely remembering that the production budget is as high as nearly 200 million US dollars, and the North American box office seems to be less than 150 million US dollars.


    This film should perform well overseas, but the overseas box office share is much lower than that of North America. Coupled with huge publicity and distribution costs, "Player No. 1" is estimated to be difficult to return to the box office. If you want to make money, you can only rely on the surrounding area.


    But there are so many copyrights involved, and the surroundings are also very troublesome.


    Ronan is cautious about "Player No. 1", but he has also found the original work, which has probably not been published yet, and there is no similar VR game theme.


    It''s really hard to say whether it is cost-effective to spend the director contract with Spielberg on such a film whose future is uncertain and the surrounding copyright is complicated and the profit is suspicious.


    The most important thing is that it is impossible to reduce expenses for this type of subject matter. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to invest sufficient funds for special effects production.


    Ronan did not make the final decision, everything depends on the original work.


    Besides, Ronan has great doubts about spending more than 200 million US dollars to invest in a game movie project.


    Ronan can decide on a movie adaptation of a game like Brother Bao, because the production budget is only a few million dollars, and the total investment in the announcement is only a few ten million dollars. With the current momentum of Brother Bao, it is completely worth it. Investment, because the iron powder attracted by Baoge on the Internet is enough to guarantee the return of the cost.


    If you ask Brother Bao to shoot a game project invested in tens of millions of dollars, you will lose 100%.


    Of course, Brother Bao and Spielberg are incomparable.


    After all, Brother Bao and Paul Anderson are known as the two best film directors of Hollywood game adaptations.


    Brother Bao''s true love for game-adapted movies is only a little bit less than for Blizzard.


    Perhaps in the future, Brother Bao can direct "Players No. 1". Various copycat versions of the game may be interesting, and in the production model of Hollywood movies, the specious copycat does not require copyright authorization.


    Special effects that cost millions of dollars will definitely make gamers burst into tears.


    Super spicy eyes!


    Ronan asked Connie and said, "How much do you know about Lincoln''s literature?"


    "I''ve seen some." Connie replied quickly: "This is the most deified president of the United States. There are too many works about him, ranging from political documents, and various magical versions."


    Ronan said directly: "You collect as much literature as possible about Lincoln, make a content outline and give it to me."


    There are too many works about Lincoln, Ronan can''t read them one by one. The best way is to browse the relevant content through the outline produced by the assistant team.


    "Okay." Connie replied and then asked: "When do you want it?"


    Ronan said, "The sooner the better."


    Connie replied, "I will mobilize people to prepare."


    Lincoln has too many literary works, probably more than speculations about the truth of Kennedy''s assassination.


    Ronan stayed at the company all morning. In the afternoon, the Relativity Building suddenly became lively. Shahai Entertainment had a crew entering Century City and wanted to shoot in the Relativity Building.


    Among them, the most conspicuous is Michael Bay with a long face!


    Bombshell is about to wreak havoc on the Relativity Building in the movie.


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 Chapter 917： What bloggers eyeballs to use

    In the afternoon, the avenue in front of the Theory of Relativity Building in Century City was temporarily closed, and cars were dragged into the most iconic business center in Beverly Hills.


    In addition to trucks, sports cars and ambulances, an M1 tank was brought in by a trailer.


    As the preparatory work of Shahai Entertainment was very well done, Beverly City gave sufficient support to the filming of "Transformers".


    Not only allowed to shoot on-site in Century City, but also agreed that Michael Bay filmed a hot explosive scene.


    Of course, the garbage created by the explosion needs to be cleaned up the same day.


    The professional company hired by the crew is on standby in the underground parking lot of the Relativity Building and can be dispatched at any time to restore the filming area to its original state.


    Shooting popular scenes in the city is not a challenge for the Hollywood crew, especially Michael Bay.


    As the first producer of the project and a steel wire, Ronan also appeared on the scene.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    Walking out of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan had just approached the position of the director team, the sharp-eyed Candice Swanepoel spotted him and immediately came over to say hello: "Long time no see."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Good afternoon, Candice." He unconsciously looked at Candice Swanepoel: "You are very hot today."


    Candice Swanepoel wears low-rise skinny jeans, highlighting the hot curves outlined by the long legs and buttocks, and only wears a short white short-sleeved shirt on the upper body. The short hem of the shirt is tied together, showing slenderness. His waist and flat belly make it a perfect textbook-like vase.


    Candice Swanepoel generously showed Ronan all this and said, "This is what the director requested."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Very good. Candice, there are many Hollywood stars. To be truly popular, you must have your own characteristics."


    Candice Swanepoel smiled and said, "I understand."


    As an actor who has experienced professional model training, Candice Swanepoel''s body shape needless to say, and it is not the traditional model''s hemp rod type. Instead, the chest and thighs are long and the waist is thin, and the figure is almost perfect.


    Ronan patted her shoulder lightly and said vigorously, "Come on."


    Candice Swanepoel nodded her head: "I will."


    Ronan entered the position of the director team and saw that Michael Bay was explaining work to his deputy and the heads of various departments, and he did not step up to interrupt him.


    After a few minutes, the people surrounding the director''s position gradually dispersed.


    "The shooting went smoothly?" Ronan asked.


    Michael Bay smiled and said: "Generally speaking, it is good, mainly because the Pentagon has a lot of support. Many scenes that use military equipment do not require us to spend too much effort."


    Ronan asked again: "How about Candice Swanepoel?"


    Michael Bay said directly: "The actress you recommended is very good, a natural vase."


    Ronan said: "Use her advantages more."


    Michael Bay said: "According to her characteristics, the scene designer and I specially designed a lot of scenes for her to let her give full play to her expertise. There will be related scenes in a while, you can watch it."


    Ronan laughed: "I have always believed in your ability in this area."


    Michael Bay''s filming of vase actors has always been simple and direct, but the effect is quite outstanding.


    The crew was about to shoot, Ronan didn''t say much, but stayed quietly near the director''s monitor to watch the shooting. .


    With a roar from Michael Bay, the filming of the crew officially began.


    Century City immediately became a battlefield!


    The gunpowder was filled with smoke, the sound of guns was loud, the explosions were endless, and cars were constantly being "blasted".


    Hollywood''s pyrotechnics have extremely high professional qualities. The seemingly huge explosions, in fact, do not damage the road and the buildings on both sides.


    A more dangerous explosion is naturally impossible to shoot in Century City. On the one hand, it is shot in front of the green screen of the studio, and on the other hand, it is synthesized through post-production.


    For example, in all the scenes shot, the Transformers of the two factions rely entirely on post-production.


    Ronan saw Duke, starred by Henry Cavill, come on stage to shoot. This powerful British actor kept shooting into the air...


    After a few scenes, the heroine played by Candice Swanepoel appeared on the scene.


    This is a frantic run. The heroine needs to brave the bullets and go through the area where the Autobots and American soldiers are fighting the Decepticons to find a suitable vehicle to rescue the Hornet.


    Although it is a seemingly simple running scene, it is not just a simple run, but also a heroine!


    With the order of Michael Bay, the filming officially began. Candice Swanepoel ran out from behind the bus that was used as a bunker. There was a sudden explosion behind the side. In the smoke background, she made an evasive action and dodges again. The flying debris continued to rush forward, all the way to the small square in front of the Relativity Building...


    "Stop!" Michael Bay shouted to stop filming and roared: "All departments are reset."


    Obviously, he was not satisfied with the scene he just shot.


    Michael Bay stepped out of the position of director and came to the edge of the set, beckoning: "Candice, come here!"


    Candice Swanepoel hurriedly came here to listen to the director''s guidance, and the makeup artist came to her to make up at the same time.


    "Director?" Candice Swanepoel glanced at Ronan, who was standing not far away, and treated Michael Bay with the usual modesty: "I''m not doing well?"


    As the first person in charge of the set, Michael Bay was not polite: "Remember what I told when shooting at Edward Air Force Base? You are the heroine of the film, the first protagonist, and one of the signatures of the entire film. , Always keep in mind that a principle is absolutely to be beautiful!"


    Candice Swanepoel is a little puzzled, today''s dress is simply walking hormone, isn''t it enough?


    Michael Bay went on to say: "It is not enough to have empty beauty, so there will be no soul! Your role is positioned as an avant-garde independent woman in the 21st century!


    His words are not over yet: "Why is a woman who doesn''t even wear a body armor or a pistol participate in the big battle at the moment of the movie and is unscathed? In addition to being beautiful, she must have a fearless spirit at critical moments. And persistent eyes!"


    Because of the relationship between age and knowledge, Candice Swanepoel could not understand Michael Bay''s words well, so she could only subconsciously respond.


    Michael Bay began to teach: "As far as this scene is concerned, you have to create a hot moment! When all the audience faces the screen, shut up and sigh the amazing new women you have brought!"


    Candice Swanepoel asked, "What should I do?"


    Michael Bay said: "In front of the explosion, the human body is fragile. Under the impact, it is normal to fall. I will give you a close-up shot of the fall. You must show your expertise in the process!"


    Candice Swanepoel knows what her speciality is and why Ronan chose her as the heroine.


    "I understand." Candice Swanepoel said.


    Michael Bay finally urged: "You need to be sunny, cheerful, sexy, proactive, and independent. You need to rescue yourself, or even rescue Transformers, instead of waiting for others to rescue you."


    He asked: "Understand?"


    Candice Swanepoel replied: "I understand."


    Michael Bay waved his hand: "Get ready, let''s do it again."


    This time, Michael Bay changed his shooting strategy. In addition to the camera he followed, he also kept another cameraman in front of Candice Swanepoel to take a close-up shot of her foreground.


    The filming soon started again, and Candice Swanepoel rushed out from behind the bunker bus again. Unlike the previous filming, she kept a **** posture that was completely incompatible with human mechanics while she was running. The two long legs and flat **** waist seem to have magnetism.


    Boom


    The explosion sounded and fireworks burst into the sky behind the side. Candice Swanepoel immediately released a big move and fell down in a seemingly inappropriate way at the right time.


    Under the cover of the war, Candice Swanepoel seemed to be unable to see the road ahead, and also seemed to have been affected by the shock wave of the explosion.


    "Stop!" Michael Bay called to stop the filming, Candice Swanepoel, who was falling down, stood up and said loudly, "Very good! Perfect!"


    Ronan had to admire, this is the style of Michael Bay.


    In the shot just now, besides showing Candice Swanepoel¡¯s good figure, why did he fall?


    Michael Bay said to the assistant next to him: "This lens takes high-definition screenshots to make promotional posters..."


    In terms of business sense, the great director is extremely keen and knows what to use to get people''s attention.


    Ronan didn''t say anything, but secretly nodded to Michael Bay''s shooting.


    The filming continues. Although the role played by Candice Swanepoel fully proves the independence of the new femininity, under the guidance of Michael Bay, it is more about showing what a perfect vase role is. Shoot.


    According to this method of shooting, Ronan has a hunch that Candice Swanepoel should have no difficulty in nomination for the worst heroine of the golden plum.


    But this is Michael Bay This is the "Transformers" that attracts the eye.


    In addition to the cold robots, the vigorous Autobots vs. Decepticons, the heroine''s hot performance will also become a bright spot in the movie.


    Think about Megan Fox once, it was really red to purple.


    The filming of "Transformers" in Century City did not last for a long time. After all, this is a famous business district and the crew must hurry up.


    Embassy Pictures has officially finalized the film, "Transformers" will be officially released next year, which is the summer archive of 2007.


    This is also to leave enough post-production time for the crew.


    The crew spent most of the day shooting at the bottom and top floors of the Theory of Relativity Building. Henry Cavill, who played Duke, suddenly came to Ronan.


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 Chapter 918： needlework

    At the weekend, on the first floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, many employees came to watch the filming of "Transformers".


    Although I work in a film company, for many administrative staff, it is not always possible to see film shooting, especially scenes performed against the air.


    All Transformers must be added in the later stage, and the dialogue with Transformers is either performed against the air or temporarily pulled a corresponding model to help the actors enter the state.


    Duke, played by Henry Cavill, is fully armed and is filming a scene of dialogue with the Autobots.


    Ronan stood in the rest area not far away, looking at his watch from time to time.


    Today, he made an appointment with Will Smith and Tom Cruise for lunch, and he made an appointment to meet at the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Recently, the entertainment media in North America, especially the gossip tabloids, have been hyping the scandal between Will Smith and the heroine of "Me, Robot" Brigitte Moona. Many of them have vowed to report that Will-Smith. The Smiths have come to the brink of divorce.


    When the crew was resting, Henry Cavill, dressed as a soldier, approached him, but was stopped by Finch.


    "Mr. Anderson." Henry Cavill had no choice but to say, "Can you talk a few words?"


    Ronan waved his hand, and Vinci released Henry Cavill.


    Henry Cavill said: "I made a special trip to thank you, thank you for giving me the opportunity to play this role."


    Ronan invited him to sit casually and said, "You performed well in the audition."


    Henry Cavill added: "I have signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment. I want to cooperate with you and your company for a long time. This is my supreme honor..."


    Ronan looked at Henry Cavill, the British actor obviously had something to say.


    Henry Cavill''s words continue: "So, I participated in the audition for the leading actor in "Twilight".


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I heard producer Lindsay Bill talk about it."


    "It''s a pity." Henry Cavill sighed. "I didn''t pass the audition."


    Of course Ronan knew this. Lindsay Bill had already summarized the relevant situation with him. After Christine Stewart turned sixteen, the crew had signed Isabella''s actor contract with her.


    Actor Edward, Robert Pattinson eventually won the audition.


    Henry Cavill was different from his slightly mad appearance, and suddenly whispered: "You may not know that. Before the last audition, Robert Pattinson flew from England to the director Catherine Hardwick''s house. discuss¡­¡­"


    Ronan said lightly: "I know."


    Henry Cavill couldn''t say any more, and pointed to the temporary set: "Time is almost up, I should go shooting."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Go ahead."


    As for Robert Pattinson, director Catherine Hardwick only has the right to make suggestions. It is Lindsay Bill that really makes the decision. If the audition is not appropriate, it is useless for Robert Pattinson to fix Catherine Hardwick.


    Robert Pattinson is at Catherine Hardwick¡¯s house, the 50-year-old female director and the 20-year-old Xiao Xianrou, Ronan and Lindsay Bill don¡¯t care if anything happens.


    In Hollywood circles, similar situations can only be regarded as commonplace.


    Henry Cavill was a little bit uncomfortable at the audition for "Twilight" to fail.


    The actors fought back and forth, but in the past few people showed up directly in front of Ronan.


    After Will Smith and Tom Cruise arrived, Ronan quickly threw this trivial matter behind his head. The three of them did not go far away and had lunch at a nearby restaurant.


    At the dinner table, Ronan asked concerned: "You don''t really want to get a divorce, do you?"


    Will Smith said: "How can it be possible to get a divorce! These are all shameless tabloids and paparazzi hype."


    Tom Cruise answered: "The tabloids and paparazzi are crazier than before."


    Ronan shrugged: "No?"


    "Of course you can''t feel it!" Will Smith said, "How dare they provoke you?"


    Ronan said, "I am so terrible? I am a good person."


    "A good guy." Tom Cruise knows a little bit: "The Disney guys are said to have vomited blood."


    Ronan pulled back the off-topic topic: "Is it okay with you? Would you like me to say hello to you?"


    "No, a little thing." Will Smith said naturally: "Although I haven''t seen Jada for more than 80 days, it won''t be a divorce."


    Ronan was speechless, and the Will-Smiths'' mode of getting along was something that others could not learn.


    It¡¯s easier said than done, but difficult to do.


    Ronan put down his knife and fork and said, "You and Brigitte-Mona are partying with so many bikini girls on the private beach of the hotel. You can''t blame others for taking pictures of you."


    Will Smith said: "Those people are simply jealous!" He suddenly smiled: "What can those **** do in the photo? I can have them wait in line for me, and they can only look at the big plane outside! "


    Tom Cruise pointed to Will Smith: "You..."


    Will Smith is born with a talent for funny: "They said that they used to promote them in big planes, and at best they were doing needlework!"


    At this time, even Ronan couldn''t help it, and couldn''t help laughing: "Will, you should write a comedy script yourself."


    Tom Cruise said: "Will''s script is only suitable for the San Fernando Valley."


    Will Smith shrugged: "Let me say yes, I can''t write."


    The three chatted about their current situation and talked about some recent gossips in the circle. For example, Will Smith mentioned that Charlie Sheen had found a large group of artists from the San Fernando Valley for a super party two days ago.


    It is said that the atmosphere at the scene was so excited that it was about to explode. In the end, the unbearable neighbors could only choose to call the police on the roof of the villa.


    Even if you want to, you are having a crazy party, but the neighbors can only watch, and no one can bear it!


    "Charlie Sheen is notoriously capable of messing up." Will Smith said: "There is no problem with having a party like that in my own home. At most it is a warning. However, the police found a variety of illegal drugs at the party. It is said that She also took a blood test on Charlie Sheen. Once the results are confirmed, Charlie Sheen will inevitably pay a large amount of bail to avoid trouble."


    Ronan said: "It doesn''t matter if you have a party, you can''t touch illegal drugs."


    Tom Cruise echoed: "A lot of people don''t even understand the simplest truth now."


    Will Smith said: "Charlie Sheen''s blood test results have not been announced so far. I can''t say there will be some tricks."


    To say that the law enforcement agencies of the United States are fair and just, none of the three people here would believe it.


    Those hostages killed by the police, and the owners of private cars who were used by the police as gun-fight bunkers, couldn''t cry.


    In this world, the power of money cannot be underestimated in any country.


    Charlie Sheen should also be a rich man.


    The topic of the three turned to football again. Tom Cruise said: "If not surprisingly, Manchester United will successfully defend the Premier League championship this season. After defeating Chelsea at home some time ago, they have already opened up five points in the standings. difference."


    Will Smith added: "The Champions League is relatively smooth. We have eliminated Juventus and entered the semi-finals. The opponent in the semi-finals is La Liga''s Villarreal. As long as there is no major accident, we will enter the final. no problem."


    Ronan nodded: "The Premier League''s defense is planned. The Champions League is not easy to play. After the restructuring of the Champions League, no team has been able to defend the championship."


    "Yes." Tom Cruise is very cautious: "Manchester United''s opponent will be created between AC Milan and Barcelona, ??no matter which one it is, it is not easy to play."


    Ronan thought about it carefully. AC Milan in this era hasn''t fallen yet, with superstars such as Kaka and Shevchenko.


    As for Barcelona, ??Ronaldinho is at the peak.


    It seems that Rijkaard¡¯s Barcelona is called the ¡°Dream Team 2¡± by the Catalan media.


    This team should be more difficult to deal with than AC Milan.


    Ronan thought of something and asked Tom Cruise, who has always cared about Manchester United: "How is Robben''s injury?"


    "It''s still recovering." Tom Cruise said: "I haven''t started training with the ball yet. I guess I won''t be back this season."


    Will Smith said: "Don''t worry. The Iniesta you bought last summer replaced Robben. Although the two have different styles, the threat that Iniesta can create is not inferior. , And he is also good at organizing offenses compared to a pure assault player like Robben. If you encounter a situation that requires an assault, you can also use Leo Messi."


    Tom Cruise added: "In Ferguson''s original words, Messi has an extremely terrifying talent."


    Ronan can probably also think that Manchester United is not short of people today, and the absence of a certain player will not affect the normal long-distance of the team.


    In the past two years of transfers, Manchester United has accumulated a lot of Wang Bo.


    "Hope to win more championships." Ronan said: "The more championships, the higher the value of Manchester United."


    Tom Cruise laughed, this investment is worth it!


    Will Smith suddenly reminded: "There is something, it''s best to plan ahead Ferguson had a heart problem some time ago. In case he retires, the position of the head coach..."


    Ronan said: "I talked to Ferguson in detail. As long as his body allows him, he will coach until around 2010." He thought for a while and said: "The head coach who succeeds should indeed be considered. We cannot be Be caught off guard."


    Tom Cruise said: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Not yet."


    Ronan would not consider a British coach or a coach from the British Isles.


    Head coaches in other leagues will have good candidates.


    It seems that Klopp should have been the head coach of the Bundesliga at this time, but I don''t know which club he is coaching. From a long-term plan, Klopp may be a good candidate.


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 Chapter 919： Lincoln Martial Arts

    After returning to work after the weekend, Ronan specifically asked Connie to obtain information about the Manchester United team. For this Premier League club, he has been in a state of stocking. While doing a good job of supervision and financial control, he should try to use professional people as much as possible. Do professional things.


    The current CEO of the club, David Gill, once wanted to leave at the end of last year, but Ronan was persuaded with money to continue to stay.


    In the past few years, David Gill has fully proved to be a qualified club manager.


    As for Alex Ferguson, Manchester United under the leadership of the Scottish veteran has completed the technical reform of Manchester United after years of skilled players.


    Today, Manchester United not only has better ball control skills, but also does not lack the traditional speed, impact and confrontation ability of the Premier League.


    The most important thing is that Ferguson, as the head coach, can hold down any star on the team and keep the locker room relatively balanced.


    It is no exaggeration to say that as long as Ferguson is still serving as Manchester United''s head coach, Ronan does not have to worry too much about the team''s performance.


    But Ferguson is sixty-five after all. In general, his physical condition is okay, but there is a heart problem.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that he used to coach Ferguson until after 2010.


    However, for heart-related diseases, no one can guarantee that there will be no emergencies. It is always right to make some preparations in advance.


    After Ronan talked with Tom Cruise and Will Smith at the time, he got in touch with Tony Koch, who is now the owner of the Bundesliga team Hertha Berlin and is introducing a large number of young players from Germany and Eastern Europe. Ready to do illicit shop business, should be able to inquire about Klopp.


    Regarding Klopp, Ronan only remembers a few things after he became Dortmund¡¯s coach and led the team to the Bundesliga championship, and it¡¯s not clear any further.


    The message from Tony Koch was a bit unexpected. Hertha Berlin reached an agreement with Klopp as early as January. Klopp will coach the super youth team Hertha Berlin next season.


    Now, Klopp is the coach of the Bundesliga Mainz team, and his contract with Mainz expires at the end of the season.


    It is normal for Klopp to walk into Hertha Berlin and Tony Koch. According to the information provided by Tony Koch, Klopp ranked among the best coaches of the year in Germany during the 2004-2005 season. Second place, second only to Magath, who led Bayern Munich to the double crown.


    Ronan did not say anything more, Klopp became the head coach of Hertha Berlin, which is equivalent to stepping into the sight of Manchester United.


    Manchester United currently has a number of young players, including Pi Jianchuan, rented to Hertha Berlin to practice.


    Klopp is not the uncle scum in the future, he also needs to level up.


    This is a future option for Manchester United.


    Although there are many famous British coaches in the Premier League, Ronan will not choose an Englishman to be Manchester United''s coach in the future.


    Similarly, while ensuring compliance with FA regulations, Manchester United will not mainly introduce British players in the future.


    This is not a prejudice against British football practitioners, but countless facts that have told him that British people in this industry are really more heart-warming than paper.


    Don¡¯t say anything else, from the beginning of this season, Lu Xiaopang has gradually lost his position as an absolute main force in Manchester United and can only exist as a rotation main force.


    Although in the eyes of the British, Lu Xiaopang is a rare super genius in a century, but in the competition of Manchester United''s frontcourt attackers, facing the alphabet Luo, Robben, Drogba and Iniesta, even Young Leo Messi, Lu Xiaopang has no advantage at all.


    Ferguson was even beaten into the cold palace by Ferguson because of serious alcoholism and recruitment.


    This person of the same age of Alphabet Luo was previously considered to be more talented than Alphabet Luo, but his career development trajectory showed the opposite trend.


    Many media on Fleet Street are criticizing Ferguson, saying that he has delayed the development of the future British football king...


    After the end of this season, Manchester United is preparing to reinforce the center. At the very least, Drogba must prepare a contender. The current goal is Torres.


    Once Torres can be introduced, it will undoubtedly further squeeze the living space of Lu Xiaopang.


    As the head coach, Ronan has considered other candidates besides Klopp, so he is prepared.


    If another seven or eight years pass, Qi Xuanzong, who has his own bad weather, looks good.


    Football is after all an event that depends on the results of the game. In any case, Qi Xuanzong¡¯s three consecutive Champions League championships are enough to remember in history.


    After Ronan and Tony Koch passed through the gap, he also got a good news. Luka Modric has been kicked from the Croatian League to Hertha Berlin.


    In addition, Ronan will loan King Dong to Hertha Berlin at the request of Tony Koch next season.


    Have a chance to play in the Bundesliga, and there are basically young people around, which may be beneficial to the growth of King Dong, and maybe it can usher in a transformation.


    The Sun next door to Manchester United, not to mention mixing in the Premier League, but also showing the strength to play the main force in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League.


    Ronan still has some hope, King Dong should not become a sales striker.


    There was a piece of news that after a sales midfielder joined the team, the well-known clean coal sports with its own super black attributes believed that the sales midfielder had the strength to kill two competitors.


    The face of this clean coal has always been comparable to the length of five rings.


    Two competitors of the sales midfielder, one is called Perisic and the other is...De Bruyne.


    Ronan asked Connie¡¯s assistant team to set up special files for Klopp, and then hired a professional team to conduct long-term observation and evaluation of Klopp, and grasp Klopp¡¯s leveling status in time.


    These will be independent of Manchester United. After all, Ferguson is still in office and has no plans to retire.


    In the afternoon, Connie sent a detailed information about various literary works related to Lincoln.


    Because there are too many related works and it took several days, Connie¡¯s assistant team compiled a relatively comprehensive list and brief introduction.


    "There are many types." Connie briefly introduced: "It involves Lincoln''s speeches, biography, political documentary, various novels, etc."


    Ronan had taken the list, waved to Connie, and turned over.


    Connie left the office quietly.


    There are too many works recorded in the directory. The first row that Ronan has read, only biographies are various: "Lincoln", "Lincoln Biography", "Lincoln and His Opponents", "Lincoln''s Life"...


    Lonan read the directory, and then quickly browsed the corresponding content profile to find the content related to the impression.


    When browsing the list of novels, Ronan was quickly attracted by the two names.


    Just looking at the name, you know that this novel is unusual.


    "Lincoln vs. Zombies"!


    "Vampire Hunter Lincoln"!


    This kind of novel similar to "Tekken Invincible xxx" interests Ronan more than the orthodox biography.


    Especially the latter, it seems a bit impressive.


    Ronan first read the brief introduction of "Lincoln vs. Zombies", the content of the novel is not much different from the name.


    When Lincoln delivered the liberation speech in Gettysburg, he already knew the importance of this: he learned that the threats of the past had returned, threatening to break the divided country. He must set off to go deep behind the enemy line and face a more terrifying opponent than the southern federal army-zombies!


    This is the book Lincoln Chopping Zombies.


    Then Ronan watched "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" again. After reading the brief introduction, he thought about it for a while. It should have been related movies.


    Great Axe-Lincoln was a vampire hunter. He discovered that the slave owners in the southern states were actually a group of vampires. Although one after another Southern vampires fell under his great axe, his personal power could not fight so many slave owners, so Lincoln He resolutely embarked on the road of politics and led the North to defeat the vampires in the South.


    Ronan asked Connie to send the novel to look at it. Lincoln¡¯s sense of violation of slashing vampires with his big axe is simply overwhelming!


    Sure enough, Lincoln can martial arts, and the slave owner can''t stop it!


    Looking at the novel, Ronan suddenly thought of a question. Did the author of this novel read "Cherry Blossoms and Axe Washington"?


    Could it be said that the person in the white room uses a big axe as a basic skill?


    The big axe of the cruel President is already hungry!


    Lonan put down the novel and began to think about the feasibility of adapting the movie.


    First of all, this is Hollywood, spoofing the great presidents of the past, and positive spoofing, there is no problem at all.


    Secondly, the contrast and sense of peace brought by this spoof may become a selling point of the film.


    Also, since it is a spoof type film, it must belong to the cult type, and the audience cannot be too wide. Therefore, the investment scale must be controlled. It is best to shoot and produce according to the budget of the b-level film, otherwise it may lose money.


    Finally, you need to find a suitable director.


    Cultural films, the director¡¯s style has a profound impact on the film, and a suitable director is the key.


    Ronan thought for a while, and roughly had a choice.


    Not only "Vampire Hunter Lincoln", "Lincoln vs. Zombies" can also be adapted.


    But this kind of zombie film investment must be lowered.


    Ronan browsed other novels again, and found no more interesting genres, so his eyes shifted to the list of political documentary literary works.


    Compared with chaotic biographies and various magical novels, this kind of political documentary literature is relatively more serious and realistic.


    At least it will not be indiscriminately concocted, even if it is fiction, it will make people look like that.


    After reading a few copies, Ronan focused on the historical and political documentary work "Opponent Team: Abraham Lincoln''s Political Genius".


    The author of this book is Doris Goodwin, who has won the Pulitzer Prize.


    The specific content can be summarized in one sentence: the victory of the Civil War was immediate, and Lincoln pushed for a series of political events before and after the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.


    This amendment is about black people.


    Ronan quickly determined that this is the original work of the "Lincoln" movie!


    Nowadays, the black affirmative movement is in full swing. Such a film is fully in line with the general trend of society!


    After reading all the directories and brief introductions, Ronan immediately notified Connie to let Robert Lee buy three literary works "Lincoln vs. Zombies", "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" and "Rival Team: Abraham Lincoln''s Political Genius" Copyright.

 Chapter 920： Magic Change Director

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    The work efficiency of the various companies and departments of Relativity Entertainment has always been very high. Only a few days later, Robert Lee summarized the contacts of his subordinates and sent special work emails to Ronan.


    The most smooth contact is "Vampire Hunter Lincoln". The original author Seth Grahame Smith is just an unknown little writer. After the publication of this novel that transformed Lincoln''s life, there have not been many copies sold. Hollywood producers came to the door, and there was no idea of ??rejection at all.


    For ordinary writers, film adaptation means a good opportunity to make money and become famous.


    So Seth Graham Smith made an offer of $500,000.


    Compared with the fame and sales volume of the work, this price is a bit high. The staff member Robert Lee sent to negotiate offered a $300,000 offer and bought out the copyrights of two novels by Seth Grahame Smith.


    In the end, the two parties reached an agreement on 400,000 US dollars.


    In addition to "Vampire Slayer Lincoln", Relativity Entertainment also obtained the film and television rights to another novel by Seth Grahame Smith.


    This is also a type of demon-change spoof.


    The novel is titled "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies".


    To prepare, this is a fan work of Jane Austen''s novel, which is roughly the story of Elizabeth Bennett leading the Bennett family to hack zombies.


    Confirming that he could get the copyright, Ronan immediately asked Connie to send the original work of "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" to Uwebauer.


    Although it is not a movie adapted from a game, who else is more suitable for the director of this kind of vampire spoof film than Brother Bao?


    Brother Bao can definitely make the film super peacekeeping, even the most professional Lincoln scholar doesn''t know it!


    Soon there was news about the right to adapt the book "The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, the Rival Team".


    After the staff of the copyright and legal department contacted Doris Goodwin, the latter was also interested in film adaptations, but offered an adaptation price of up to $5 million.


    Robert Lee ran a trip in person and had an interview with Doris Goodwin. There was one thing that Doris Goodwin could not change. Relativity Entertainment was able to shoot films on the subject of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution without her authorization. .


    Because Lincoln¡¯s life stories do not have the uniqueness of copyright, even if the original works are not available, they can still be adapted and filmed based on the events of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, but it will add a lot of trouble out of thin air.


    Relativity Entertainment finally paid US$2 million in copyright fees.


    If you leave out Doris Goodwin, it will not save much, such as re-collecting information, such as hiring professional legal counsel to avoid the copyright conflict of "The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, the Rival Team" and so on.


    Doris Goodwin has a lot of research on Lincoln''s life and deeds. The $2 million also includes the cost of hiring her as a special adviser for adaptation in the future.


    Ronan immediately contacted Spielberg and sent him the book "The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln".


    Spielberg himself is not good at script creation, and Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriter will adapt the script.


    This project will certainly not be filmed immediately, and the script has to be coordinated with Spielberg.


    With the signing of two copyright agreements, Relativity Entertainment will add two more movie projects in the future.


    The copyright of "Lincoln vs. Zombies" was very unsuccessful. People from the Copyright and Legal Department contacted the original author and the publishing house before they learned that the film and television copyright had been sold.


    Although the staff made preliminary contact with the person who bought the copyright, the other party did not refuse, but made a request-he must talk to Ronan in person.


    The person who bought the copyright is called Richard Scheinkman, a Hollywood screenwriter, director and producer, but the few films he has participated in are all videotapes that Ronan has never heard of.


    To put it simply, no one has invested more than $100,000.


    For "Lincoln vs. Zombies", Ronan''s positioning is a million-dollar investment-level small project, which is also a dispensable type, and it doesn''t matter if you don''t get it.


    Therefore, Ronan did not immediately respond, and let the Copyright and Legal Department hang out for a while.


    On the third weekend of April, following "The Da Vinci Code" and "Resident Evil 3", the third film released by Embassy Pictures this year was officially released.


    As one of many series of films, the fourth part of the "Fatal Curve" series, which takes the freak torture and kills the second American young man as the theme, has launched.


    The total box office of the first three films is as high as 200 million US dollars, and it is natural that Relativity Entertainment cannot give up.


    This kind of stupid and stupid plasma tablets have always had an audience in the offline rental market.


    However, the commercial income of this series has been showing a downward trend.


    Shahai Entertainment has repeatedly lowered its production budget.


    By the third part, the production cost was only $5 million.


    However, since the film was officially released on the first day, the attendance rate was not bad, which also matched the appetite of a considerable part of the audience.


    Sometimes it¡¯s hard for people outside North America or the media to imagine why some obviously so mentally handicapped and disgusting films are always watched by American audiences with gusto and still enjoy it.


    Many of Hollywood''s low-cost plasma films and mill-style b-level films can actually be classified as brain fragments.


    It''s just these films that often create miracles that make a big difference.


    Perhaps an audience member who has watched "Fatal Turn 4" left a very representative comment in the idb related comment section.


    "This kind of movie is the same as fast food like KFC and McDonald''s. Sometimes you are tired of the banquet you are sitting in, the food searched all over the street, the laborious family kitchen, it is quite exciting to come to such a meal. "


    Although it is a junk fast food, it is like choosing whether chicken wings are fried, grilled, sweet, spicy, naked or breaded. The "Fatal Bend" series, produced by Shahai Entertainment, also has Unique flavor.


    Simply put, all kinds of beauties are all stupid, and all kinds of beauties are unconscious.


    "Fatal Corner 4" is the most cruel scene in the series, and of course the ratings are also the lowest.


    The audience cultivated by the previous trilogy is still there, and with the branding effect of the sequel of "Fatal Turn 4", the first weekend of its release in North America, it won 10.21 million US dollars at the box office.


    Although this is the worst box office number in the series, it means that the film can still generate a lot of profit.


    Embassy Pictures predicted based on market feedback that the final North American box office of this brainless horror film will reach 30 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office will hopefully remain above 50 million U.S. dollars.


    Thus, the fifth part was naturally put on the production schedule.


    But anyone with a discerning eye can see that the life span of this series is almost exhausted.


    Ronan also made a decision, the fifth will be the final chapter of the "Fatal Turn" series.


    The final chapter does not mean the end of the movie. If the opportunity is right in the future, you can still make money for shooting.


    This weekend just passed, Uvibauer came to the Theory of Relativity Building and found Ronan.


    "I have read the original book twice and have been thinking about script adaptation and film creation these days."


    In the office, Uvibauer touched the brighter forehead and said to Ronan, "I have some ideas."


    Ronan looked at him and asked "Would you like to direct this project?"


    Uvibauer said without hesitation, "Yes! Such an interesting theme suits me best." He showed a rather honest smile. "Although it is not a game adaptation theme, we can completely shoot in the form of video game adaptation movies. In production, Lincoln is like a game character. The vampires are bosses. If Lincoln wants to end the Civil War and liberate slaves, he must carry an ax to kill and pass the level!"


    Ronan believes in the strength of Brother Bao. Brother Bao can definitely make the film super peace-keeping and super vulgar. "Tell me what you think."


    Uvibauer put a smile away, and said sternly, "I think so. The future film will use a solemn biographical style to tamper with the life of one of the greatest presidents in American history and reveal a hidden passage. The mysterious past under the surface. This will be the first time Lincoln has been dubbed the great vampire hunter. From then on, it is a **** but beloved vampire movie genre, opening up a new world of great subversive significance."


    Ronan didn''t interrupt, but just listened.


    Uvibauer obviously had thoughtful thoughts, "I believe that anyone who mentions Lincoln''s name can''t be associated with the vampire hunter. These two names can now appear side by side, which has already exceeded everyone''s expectations and imagination... ¡­However, for those of us who are shooting and producing movies, this is precisely an alternative opportunity and topic that can be devoted to it. We have defined the key and important historical events that define Lincoln and the entire United States, all They are all intertwined into a classic vampire legend full of mystery but bloody."


    The more he talked about it, the more excited he became. "Lincoln''s life has too many coincidences with the superheroes in classic comic books... Therefore, create such a legendary character like a myth A dualistic world-during the day, he is the president of the United States; at night, he is transformed into a vampire hunter."


    When Ronan saw that he had finished speaking, he said, "Uvi, use your understanding and style to create the script. I will leave this project to you."


    Again, Brother Bao has fully proved that he has made a multi-million-dollar b-level film, and there is a corresponding market.


    Uvibauer didn''t wait much. When "Life and Death Fighting" was completed, he finally found a suitable new project.


    In his opinion, this subject is so innocent and simple, yet it possesses an extremely powerful impact.


    At noon, Ronan had lunch with Jessica Felton, and talked about the early planning of "Fast and Furious 4" by the way.


    Back to the Theory of Relativity Building, when I was about to enter the door, someone suddenly blocked the way.


    A bald middle-aged man saw the bodyguard appear and stopped quickly to avoid misunderstanding. Then, away from a distance, he introduced himself to Ronan, "Good noon, Mr. Anderson, I¡¯m Richard Shainkman. There is a movie. I want you to see it."

 Chapter 921： $50,000

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    In the Theory of Relativity Building, in the small drawing room next to Ronan¡¯s office, Richard Scheinkman watched the film directed by him on the small screen, his eyes drifting from Ronan and Jessica Felton from time to time. She seemed to want to see through the thoughts of the expressionless young men and women.


    There is almost only one scene in the film, relying entirely on dialogue to support the plot.


    Or perhaps, it is more appropriate to say that people are bragging.


    To be precise, it''s like a bunch of people when I was a child, always listening to the eloquent guy bragging.


    The big guy will refute, that bragging guy can always find a reason to justify himself, from one kind of nonsense to another.


    No one can refute the bragging man, because he is like a super keyboard man, who can find ten thousand more bragging reasons to prove that he is not bragging.


    After all, the whole world and even the whole universe are in his mouth.


    When it was only one-third of the time, Jessica Felton gave up first. Although she did not close her eyes, she did not focus on the movie. Instead, she felt that Ronan, who was very familiar, was 10,000 times better than the movie.


    I didn''t feel how good Ronan was before. Isn''t this just that there is no harm without comparison?


    In the eyes of a typical technocracy like her, the movie being shown is not an official movie at all.


    Whether it¡¯s photography, editing, or lens scheduling, it¡¯s not even as good as the Mill movies of the 1970s.


    Probably it can only be classified into the ranks of experimental films.


    As far as the basic elements of film technology are concerned, let alone a highlight, this film is far from qualified.


    Jessica Felton is a person who strives for perfection in technology, and naturally can''t stand this kind of film.


    Ronan has watched far more bad movies than Jessica Felton. Although this movie was bad enough in his eyes, he still watched nearly half of it.


    "Let''s stop here." Ronan didn''t hold on to the end, because it was too boring. "Don''t let it go."


    In contrast, the recognized super lousy film made by Brother Bao is much more exciting than this one.


    The staff stopped the screening, the lights on the ceiling came on, and the curtains opened automatically.


    Richard Schinkerman immediately realized that the situation is not very good, it seems that his film did not impress these two people?


    Ronan ignored Richard Schainkerman and turned around and asked, "How is it?"


    Jessica Felton is still relatively polite, "Maybe my philosophical thinking and religious literacy are not enough, there is no resonance at all."


    Ronan sighed secretly. From the audience''s perspective, if you watch this kind of film in a theater, it is estimated that few audiences can bear it.


    "Mr. Schinkerman." Ronan took the initiative to say "Thank you for the movie."


    Richard Schinkerman said, "I should say thank you. Thank you Mr. Anderson for taking the time to watch my book."


    Ronan asked, "Has the title of this film been confirmed?"


    Richard Schinkerman replied, "I''m sure. I haven''t had time to add the title. The title is "This Man Comes From Earth."


    Ronan was not surprised by the title at all, he thought of it when he watched it just now.


    Richard Shainkman tentatively asked, "I don''t know Mr. Anderson''s comment on this film..."


    He previously suppressed the copyright of "Lincoln vs. Zombies" not negotiating with Relativity Entertainment. One of his purposes was to promote the film incidentally. Unexpectedly, Relativity Entertainment had no news afterwards, so he directly interrupted contact with him. He was anxious and worried. Only then took the initiative to find the door.


    Since the film was made with money and came to Relativity Entertainment, Richard Schinkerman certainly wants to sell "This Man From Earth", and it is best to maximize the profit.


    Ronan asked directly, "Mr. Schinkerman, at what price do you want to sell?"


    "One..." Richard Schinkerman saw Ronan''s scorching gaze and thought of the previous screenings, lowering the bid, "One million dollars!"


    In order to impress Ronan, he added another condition: "At the same time, I transferred the copyright of "Lincoln vs. Zombies" to Relativity Entertainment."


    Jessica Felton heard the latter sentence and couldn''t help looking at it curiously, "Lincoln vs. Zombies"? What type is this?


    Ronan didn''t answer immediately. Instead, he carefully recalled the information about the film. Given the reputation of "This Man From Earth" was once on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it seemed that one million dollars was quite cheap.


    Some people even call it a representative of Xiaoboda.


    Of course, Ronan would not see it that way, so he said, "$50,000, buy out all the copyrights of this film. We will discuss the copyright of "Lincoln vs. Zombies" separately."


    "Huh?" Richard Shainkerman was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled bitterly. To be honest, he himself didn''t really see that the film could sell for a high price, but $50,000 was too low. He added, "It''s true that I spent 200,000 US dollars on the production of this film. After all, this is a science fiction film. I believe there will be audiences like it..."


    Ronan raised his hand and interrupted him, "If this can be considered a science fiction movie..." He shook his head slightly, and was too lazy to continue, nonsense. "If it weren''t for the copyright of "Lincoln vs. Zombies", I wouldn''t buy this film. The investment of 50,000 U.S. dollars cannot even be recovered."


    He added: "This film has no value in theaters, it can only enter the DVD market directly."


    Richard Schinkerman was very embarrassed "$50,000 is too low."


    Ronan no longer said, "Mr. Schinkerman, you can go to other companies and try it."


    Richard Schinkerman was stunned "I..."


    This is nothing to talk about.


    Ronan remembered one thing. This film had experienced unlimited flattery on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and its flattery momentum could be described as unparalleled.


    He remembers that not long after he started his last job, two colleagues had a fierce dispute because of their different views on "This Man From Earth".


    One of them thinks this film is very exciting and can be called the best science fiction movie of the year.


    It doesn¡¯t really matter, after all, watching a movie is a very subjective thing, and everyone¡¯s tastes are different.


    But while touting the film itself, he also said that the film won more than $100 million in the box office in North America, and later entered the top three in the DVD sales and rental market.


    Another colleague couldn¡¯t stand this kind of brainless flattery. He collected a large amount of first-line data to refute. The data verified by multiple parties showed that "This Man from Earth" not only failed to get more than US$100 million in the North American box office, but even the North American theater market Did not go in.


    As for the continuous hot sales in the DVD sales and rental market, it is also a fictitious fan. North America has a list of DVD sales and rentals over the years, let alone the top ten. You can¡¯t find it in the top twenty lists of any year. The name of this man from the earth.


    Of course, "This Man from the Earth" is definitely profitable in the offline market, because it does have a certain degree of popularity and is touted by certain niche groups.


    The cost of the film is here, as long as it is a little bit hot in the market, it can generate profit.


    With this way of slapping faces in public, the two of them naturally ended the festival, and they had been different for many years.


    So many years later, when the second installment of the cheaper "This Man From Earth" was released, the colleague who slapped the face also specifically mentioned the data, as if the global box office ended up being only $5,000.


    He also specifically emphasized that it is 5000, not 50 million.


    Ronan didn''t stay in the drawing room much, called Jessica Felton, and went to the floor where the post-production studio is located. Many films have completed post-production, and he needs to review and confirm the final release version.


    Regarding Richard Schinkerman''s matter, Ronan threw it to the Copyright and Legal Department, which only sent an ordinary employee to deal with it.


    Unexpectedly by Ronan, Richard Schinkerman also sold "This Man From Earth" to Relativity Entertainment within a few days at a price of $50,000.


    Connie asked about the specific situation. Before coming to Relativity Entertainment, Richard Schinkerman had promoted the film to many companies. After Ronan rejected his bid, he ran away with many film companies.


    But such a film that even lacks a sense of cinema, of course, will not be bought by a company at a high price.


    As for $1 million, unless the people in Hollywood are crazy.


    Frankly speaking, the selling point of this film is far worse than "Blair the Witch".


    A bunch of people sitting together and listening to the bragging, as far as the market is concerned, it is really lacking.


    After turning around, Richard Schinkerman found that Ronan''s bid was the highest. Most companies didn''t even want to buy, let alone bid.


    In the end, Richard Schinkerman signed a contract with Embassy Pictures, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, to sell all the copyrights of "This Man From Earth" at a price of $50,000.


    At the same time, the adaptation copyright of "Lincoln vs. Zombies" was transferred to Shahai Entertainment by Richard Schinkerman for $200,000.


    Ronan estimated that the cost of Richard Schinkerman''s agreement to deal This Man from Earth should not be 200,000 US dollars, but only tens of thousands of US dollars.


    Regarding this film, Embassy Pictures will definitely not invest heavily in its announcement. It will first show it in several theaters. If the situation is not good, it will immediately withdraw it and then throw it on the DVD market.


    Ronan has an idea. "This Man Comes From Earth" is highly touted on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. If a genuine DVD is released there, I wonder if those literary and artistic youths are willing to pay for their praise and high taste?


    Ronan just mentioned this idea to Embassy Pictures, no matter which distribution channel the film was bought for $50,000, cost control is necessary.


    Ronan then stopped paying attention. As the month of April passed day by day, the 2006 North American summer vacation was coming soon.


    On the beginning weekend of this summer vacation, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s long-planned movie universe plan officially kicked off, and "Iron Man" will be released in full to seize the superhero movie market.


    Since the first trailer was released on the Super Bowl, the publicity campaign for "Iron Man" has been vigorous.

 Chapter 922： Moment of rise

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    Beginning in April, "Iron Man" entered the final pre-screening publicity stage, and various related news and advertisements bombed the United States with an overwhelming offensive.


    It is impossible to wait for the audience to come to the door if you want the film to be known to more people and more people are interested in watching it.


    This is the beginning of the "Avengers Project." It is related to the success or failure of a series of subsequent projects. Ronan made a big deal. The production cost of "Iron Man" is only 150 million US dollars, and the global publicity and distribution budget is as high as 1 20 million US dollars.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Relativity Entertainment has never invested such a high publicity and distribution cost on any film.


    Not only in North America, but in any market with a larger capacity in the world, you can see "Iron Man" ads.


    As for making a fuss on the main creative team of the film, making news is just a routine operation.


    In mid-April, Gisele Bunchen, who starred as Pepper, held a grand engagement party with NFL superstar and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, attracting the attention of countless entertainment, sports and fashion media.


    Naturally, the movie "Iron Man" starring Gisele Bunchen for the first time is also constantly mentioned by the media.


    It is very unfortunate that Leonardo DiCaprio was dragged out by many media to whip the body, and even an entertainment reporter ran directly to ask Leonardo''s views on Gisele Bunchen''s engagement.


    Unexpectedly, not only did Leonardo not blast away the reporter, but Leonardo answered his question instead.


    "I wish Gisele." Leonardo said so "I will not forget her. Gisele is my favorite."


    As soon as this news appeared in the newspaper, Leonardo and his current girlfriend, Barle Fali, officially fell through.


    It is estimated that Leonardo is also tired of this Israeli model.


    Within a few days, a reporter caught Leonardo and Blakely Fly, the heroine of Netflix''s hit "Gossip Girl", visiting Santa Monica Beach.


    Although he is no longer a super model, Leonardo is still the single-minded little plum in terms of Blakely Foley''s appearance.


    Blakely Foley has also become what all female fans most want to be, and successfully overthrew the idol for many years...


    The news of the actor Robert Downey Jr. is endless, and there is so much to dig into him.


    For example, "Robert Downey Jr., Hollywood''s problem man!".


    "The model of the prodigal son turning back, Robert Downey Jr. is about to return to the top!"


    "Watching the trailer of "Iron Man", we can''t help but sigh from the bottom of our hearts that the troubled man who can act has finally returned."


    Hollywood and North American audiences have always been tolerant of problem actors, and people seem to like to see the prodigal come back, but the premise is that the film must be good enough.


    Among the three key advertisements released by the publisher, Embassy Pictures, Tony Stark achieved the effect of attracting attention when he appeared.


    The first advertisement was the creation of the Mark One in a cave, which soared into the sky after annihilating terrorists.


    The second advertisement is Iron Man vs. f22 Raptor fighter. Whether Iron Man or f22, it is enough to attract attention.


    The third advertisement is Iron Man''s chic missile into the soul, blowing up a heavy tank!


    These three short commercials with the character of Iron Man have aroused the interest of a large number of viewers.


    Robert Downey Jr. also cherishes this hard-won opportunity, and there is also a dedicated Susan Downey beside him.


    The two were married last year. In order to give Robert Downey Jr. enough support and trust, Susan Levine did not change her surname to Downey like those independent women.


    It can even be said that without Susan Downey, there wouldn''t be this upcoming Iron Man.


    In all the publicity announcements, Robert Downey Jr. tried his best to make news.


    For example, in the preliminary preparations of the film, Robert Downey Jr. mentioned several times that he spent a year preparing for the role of Tony Stark, doing physical training for more than six months, and so on.


    "In the movies I shot before, I have never played such a role. I am now in my 40s. This kind of training is still difficult." Robert Downey Jr. did not forget to promote himself. "I do Yoga, someone arranges a reasonable diet for me, and controls my work and rest time. These preparations are invisible in the film, but indispensable. Many people think that Hollywood stars are big-hearted and temperamental. In fact, ours The pressure is also great. Many newcomers who enter the industry are depressed and degenerate little by little."


    Even when a reporter mentioned his attacks on superhero movies and drug abuse, Robert Downey Jr. was able to respond calmly.


    "Many of my friends have participated in the production of this movie. It is no longer a treacherous thing to shoot science fiction films or films adapted from comics. Marlon Brando also played a negative role in "Superman". Huh? My previous sneer attitude towards comics and movies was obviously too arbitrary."


    Robert Downey also jokingly responded to the problem of drug use without a trace. "When I was shooting this film, my friends would ask me when they saw me, man, what''s wrong with you? Did you go to collect drug money again? ?"


    After years of ups and downs, Robert Downey Jr. finally matured and is no longer the **** he was a few years ago.


    Next, Relativity Entertainment will fully build Robert Downey Jr., so that the middle-aged actor who has turned his back on the prodigal son will truly live like Tony Stark.


    Robert Downey Jr. is the Iron Man walking on earth!


    In addition to the publicity of traditional media, and various advertisements and announcements, the publicity offensive of "Iron Man" is also fierce in the new Internet media.


    For example, Netflix has obtained exclusive resources and exposed many behind-the-scenes highlights in advance.


    Netflix shared the above, there are a lot of gossip news, what the black widow and Iron Man have to tell the story.


    There is also a lot of news surrounding the black widow that will also appear in the first film.


    But how can Iron Man be regarded as a second-tier hero? Black Widow is a little transparent with eighteen lines. If the actor is not Scarlett Johansson, it is difficult to attract attention.


    Netflix shared it. There was a short video with millions of reposts. It was only ten seconds long. It was a small clip of Scarlett Johansson who killed several mercenaries in a flash.


    Just like when the black widow rushed into Hammer Industries in "Iron Man 2", countless viewers were instantly attracted.


    This is one of the peak moments of Scarlett Johansson''s appearance and figure, coupled with tailor-made action scenes, it is simply **** and handsome in a mess.


    Of course, fans in front of the scene will not know that among the black widow stunts on the crew, the highest appearance rate is an actor who is similar in height to Scarlett Johansson.


    But now it does not prevent the black widow from attracting the attention of a considerable number of people.


    Big production, big investment, big publicity, before the arrival of the summer season, "Iron Man" has aroused enough enthusiasm.


    For many films, as long as the promotion and distribution are excellent, even if the film itself is of average quality, the box office will often perform well in the first week.


    Moreover, after many rounds of internal trial screenings, both inside Relativity Entertainment and representatives of commercial theater companies are very optimistic about the market prospects of "Iron Man".


    In the North American market, Embassy Pictures has done a lot of work and won 4280 theaters for "Iron Man."


    At the same time, there was more good news. The Oriental Branch of Embassy Pictures reported back that many films under Relativity Entertainment, including "Iron Man", have passed the review of a certain big scissors. One to two weeks after it was released in North America, it was successfully released on the Oriental film market.


    Of course, films like "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" are definitely not among them.


    All conditions are developing in a favorable direction.


    As the first super-large production to be released this summer, the first film of Marvel¡¯s Avengers Project, Embassy Pictures also prepared a huge premiere for "Iron Man", and issued invitations to many circles. The big names and celebrities attend the premiere.


    Ronan¡¯s invitations are undoubtedly the big guys in the Hollywood circle, such as Chris from Sony Entertainment, Spielberg and Katzenberg from DreamWorks, and two rich guys from Maple Leaf Pictures, the big fat Harvey. Weinstein waited.


    Like Warner Bros¡¯ Kevin Te Suhara and Charles Rowan, that must be invited!


    Once "Iron Man" is publicly screened, the Avengers plan formulated by Relativity Entertainment for Marvel will inevitably be fully exposed. Like Warner Bros. who owns dc comics, it is easy to guess the intention of Relativity Entertainment.


    If "Iron Man" fails, it''s okay to say, once it succeeds, Warner Bros. and DC Comics will inevitably be anxious.


    Director Zach Schneider, has signed with Warner Bros. and DC Comics, is preparing for "Watchmen".


    Before the first weekend of May 2006, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere of "Iron Man" at the Nokia Theatre.


    This is the biggest premiere this year.


    The Nokia Plaza in front of the Nokia Theatre has almost become a sea of ??Marvel heroes.


    Not only the Iron Man and Black Widows who appeared in this film, like Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Hulk, Captain Marvel and Doctor Strange, etc., all appeared in the exhibition area of ??Nokia Plaza with brand-new characters.


    Those who know the film industry can easily guess the ambition of Relativity Entertainment.


    Some people think that it is a man named Ronan Anderson who manipulates all of this, and subconsciously think that Marvel may have a brand new future, a brilliant future!


    Compared with the popular movie "Spider-Man" and "X-Men", Marvel''s headquarters is really sinking for too long.


    Only those old people of Marvel comics know that it is really not easy for Marvel to reach today.


    With acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, and restocking, Marvel has reached the edge of life and death several times, and finally found a backer like Relativity Entertainment. Everything seems to change completely today!


    Marvel movies have reached a moment of rise!

 Chapter 923： iron Man

    The sun turned to the west, and the crowd on the lively Nokia Plaza gradually turned to the Nokia Theater. A long red carpet from the entrance of the theater passed through the square and spread to the outer road.


    At the beginning, guests gradually walked onto the red carpet, the first to appear was the insiders of Relativity Entertainment.


    Producers such as Ronan and Kevin Fitch, as well as senior executives of Marvel Entertainment such as Stan Lee and Avi Allard also rushed over.


    In this era without heroes, there has always been no shortage of fictional images that people can worship. Hollywood comics heroes have stepped out of comic books to the big screen, and now Iron Man has finally flew to the big screen.


    In the theater hall, Kevin Fitch looked at the scaled Iron Man model and said to Ronan, ¡°I believe this will be the beginning of a new film era.¡±


    Ronan slowly nodded. Although he didn''t say anything, he hoped that a superhero movie era belonging to Marvel could begin today!


    Many guests arrived one after another, and even Tom Cruise and Will Smith who were out of town also rushed over to cheer for Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan has always been the host, welcoming guests in the front hall, and at the same time showing the importance of "Iron Man"!


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith each slap Ronan on the arm: "I wish you success."


    When Jessica Felton came over, she whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t put too much pressure on yourself.¡±


    As one of the top production level, she knows that this is a production plan that Ronan values ??very much, and Relativity Entertainment has also invested heavily.


    If you include the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment and the capital injection in the past few years, the total investment of Relativity Entertainment in the Marvel superhero movie program is estimated to reach 500 million US dollars.


    This "Iron Man", including the production budget and announcement of investment, the total cost is as high as 270 million US dollars.


    Ronan smiled and replied: "Don''t worry, Jesse, you will succeed."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly, said nothing, and walked into the theater alone.


    Talked to Kevin Fitch about the latest filming of "The Hulk", the big fat Harvey Weinstein came over.


    "I watched your preview." When Harvey Weinstein faced Ronan with friendly smiles: "Great plan. Ronan, I wish you success."


    Ronan shook hands with him: "Thank you."


    Harvey Weinstein asked, "By the way, what happened to the "This Man From Earth" you bought?" He explained, "Richard Schainkeman also sold me, but The asking price was too high, I refused."


    Ronan said directly: "This kind of film has no market in theaters. Embassy Pictures tried it. In late April, it was screened in five theaters for a week, and the box office... Well, it seems only more than 1,000 dollars. I want it. To pay back, we must rely on the offline market."


    Harvey Weinstein is not surprised, this is in line with his judgment, and curiously asked: "How big is the offline market?"


    Ronan smiled: "It''s hard to tell."


    In fact, Embassy Pictures made an estimate. Because the cost is as low as $50,000, people in the Internet department are asked to post posts on movie recommendation websites to speculate. If you rely on the operation of DVDs, it is estimated that there will be dozens of them this year. Million dollars in related income.


    In any case, it will definitely not accompany Ben, and it can add a very stunting film copyright to the film library.


    There was an endless stream of people, and Spielberg also came, but Jeff Katzenberg was unable to accept Ronan¡¯s invitation because of a business trip to the East.


    The market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has attracted more and more attention, not just for relativity entertainment. Ronan heard that Jeff Kasenberg intends to cooperate with capital from the East to establish an animation studio at Oriental DreamWorks.


    In the past two years, the film industry technology over there has made great progress. Even some special effects productions in Hollywood have also been outsourced to professional companies over there. This will become a trend in the future.


    There have been countless films that have been criticized as fifty cents special effects. In fact, they are not particularly related to technology, and are more of a question of investment.


    Special effects are burned out with money.


    If you want to be magnificent and beautiful, you have to pay a lot of real money.


    However, there is only one market for Oriental movies. The real operating channel basically depends on the theater box office.


    There are few overseas markets, and the peripheral income is only a handful. Controlling the scale of investment has become a necessary option.


    Fortunately, the market for oriental movies is getting bigger and bigger, and it has also created many movies that can create box office miracles by relying on a single market.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    Because the two sides have a relatively close cooperation for the time being, Warner Bros¡¯ CEO Kevin Tesohala personally arrived and shook hands with Ronan: ¡°I heard that your movie is amazing.¡±


    Ronan smiled and said: ¡°When it comes to shooting superhero movies, the theory of relativity and Marvel Entertainment have to ask Warner Bros. and DC Comics for more advice.¡±


    Kevin Tesuhara deliberately asked: "Did you not accumulate enough experience on the "Batman" movie project?"


    Ronan replied calmly: "DC comics are the forerunner, and Marvel Entertainment is just a latecomer."


    Kevin Tesuhara glanced at the Iron Man model behind Ronan and said, "I wish you success."


    "Thank you." Ronan shook hands with Charles Rowan next to him: "It''s been a long time, what have you been up to lately."


    Charles Rowan said: "Work with Zac to prepare "Watchmen."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The style of this comic is very suitable for Zach Schneider."


    "Yes." Charles Rowan laughed: "Zach and the creators of DC comics have exactly the same ideas."


    Ronan politely replied: "I wish you all success."


    Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey walked over at this time, and Kevin Tesuhara and Charles Rowan went straight into the theater.


    Finding a seat, Kevin Tesuhara asked: "Will this movie explode?"


    Charles Rowan told the truth: "The audition response is very good, it is said that it is very entertaining, and..." He sighed: "It''s still the problem. According to the exact information I got, this will be the theory of relativity entertainment. The beginning of a series of plans for hero movies."


    There have been too many film screenings. As a direct competitor of Marvel Entertainment, Warner Bros. naturally received a lot of news. Kevin Tesuhara said: ¡°Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment intend to make Marvel still have copyright The superhero characters are placed in the same background and world view, and filming "Avengers"."


    Charles Rowan said: ¡°Yes, they have a long-term plan and very ambitious.¡±


    Kevin Tesuhara asked: "Do you think this plan can be successful?"


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to tell if it¡¯s replaced by someone else.¡± Charles Rowan pointed to the entrance of the theater: ¡°But with Ronan Anderson¡¯s control, the chance of success increases by at least 50%.¡±


    Kevin Tesuhara was silent for a moment, and said, "We are behind, and we must respond."


    Charles Rowan reminded: "The filming of "The Dark Knight" has been completed. Although it is a joint venture with Shahai Entertainment, we have also invested a lot of money. Before the new DC superhero movie, we need to consider the response of this film. ."


    Kevin Tesuhara asked directly: "Your suggestion?"


    Charles Rowan said: "The dark style of "The Hour of War" is very suitable for dc, and "The Dark Knight" will be further darkened. Let''s first look at the market response of "The Dark Knight" and then determine the style of the series..."


    Kevin Tesuhara said the most worrying point: "But Christopher Nolan is a supporter of Ronan Anderson. I heard that the two of them have reached an agreement to cooperate on a new movie after "The Dark Knight." Science fiction movies."


    "It''s okay." Charles Rowan said: "I have found a suitable replacement."


    Kevin Tesuhara asked: "You mean Zach Schneider? He...can do it?"


    Charles Rowan lowered his voice and said, "There are two tests. The first is "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", which is also released in this summer file, which is essentially a superhero movie based on comics. The second is "Watchmen." If these two films have a good reputation, Zach Schneider would be a suitable candidate."


    Kevin Tesuhara thought for a while, and said, ¡°Yes, let¡¯s take a look at these movies including "Iron Man" first, and talk about how successful they can be."


    In the front hall of the theater, Scarlett Johansson deliberately stayed at the end and accompanied Ronan into the theater.


    "There is "Thor" in the plan, and there is "Captain America Scarlett Johansson took Ronan''s arm: "Why is there no independent movie of mine?" "


    Ronan said with a smile: "There will be, "Black Widow" independent film is already in the early planning. Don''t forget, your role is very important, and it is an important person to connect all superheroes."


    Scarlett Johansson leaned into his ear and said, "Wait for me after the premiere."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The old place."


    The two entered the theater, Scarlett Johansson went to the first row and took a seat, Ronan came to Kevin Fitch and sat down.


    The time was just right, the lights on the ceiling went out at the same time, and the big screen came on at this time, and the titles of Embassy Pictures and Marvel Entertainment appeared one after another.


    Then, a black man in military uniform appeared on the screen.


    The black actor Don Cheadle, who signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment, played the Iron Patriot, but at this time it was Colonel Rod.


    "Tony Stark, a dreamer, genius, and patriot, since his youth, as the son of the legendary weapon developer Howard Stark, with his cleverness, he quickly gained attention..."


    The beginning of the film is about the protagonist¡¯s personality. He is enthusiastic, bold, outgoing, smart, pushy, self-seeking, a playboy, plus another rich second-generation, he will be the focus of the crowd wherever he goes. , There is never a lack of femininity.

 Chapter 924： Rich people fight by burning money

    The pace of the movie is very fast, and the lens always revolves around Tony Stark. Although the script frame of the film comes from Ronan and the director is also Jon Feiru, because of the appearance of Black Widow, many aspects of the plot have changed. .


    For example, after the awards ceremony, a male reporter spoke badly to Tony Stark. Tony Stark took the camera and threw it away. The reporter sued Hapy and Tony, and then the company¡¯s legal counsel Natasha came to Tony Stark. Tucker¡¯s home provides legal services.


    This is the agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., the major shareholder of the Stark Group, placed next to Tony Stark.


    Tony Stark, who appears on the big screen, is a character that everyone likes to envy. There are mansions, luxury cars, beauty assistants and private jets, as well as billions of dollars in wealth. There are countless celebrities. Think about it. Will make people drool.


    Such a smooth sailing person cannot change his ideas without experiencing major setbacks.


    So, the best way is to let Tony Stark encounter a major crisis.


    Now it is the 21st century, and it is naturally impossible to go to the battlefields of the 1960s and 1970s. Tony Stark also came to Afghanistan in a way that was in line with the social trend and sold his Jericho missiles to the US military. .


    Then there are terrorist attacks.


    The attacked Hummer fleet consisted of only five vehicles. Some people proposed to add a few more vehicles, but all the vehicles here would be bombed. Jon Feiru believed that more funds should be used for special effects production.


    It¡¯s not at least a bad director who can take the initiative to consider funding for the producer.


    Perhaps, Jon Feiru''s directorial ability is not in the first line in Hollywood, but he is indeed suitable for directing special effects commercial films.


    Relativity Entertainment will also have more cooperation with him in the future.


    As for making Hapy fall in love with Aunt May, this kind of nonsense, let it go.


    Ronan worried that Marvel¡¯s first shot would kick open the coffin lid and hit the door.


    Of course, the love relationship in Marvel comics is a mess. In some comics, the two people do have a leg. There seems to be a comic. Aunt May and Tony Stark¡¯s old housekeeper Jarvis have a twilight relationship.


    Various versions of Marvel comics and dc comics, various universes, non-ferrous fans can not sort out the clues.


    Like what the green demon said to Gwen, the universe is not a problem while the widow sleeps.


    Ronan has not read it carefully, but he has also listened to the writers¡¯ discussions. In the comics, Hapi is derailed by Green, Little Pepper is derailed, Iron Man hooks second wife, and Aunt Mei re-enters. Guimeng is not ordinary chaos.


    In short, break the dimension wall and see who is greener!


    Like the birth of all superheroes, Tony Stark needs a transformation.


    When he saw that the terrorists were all weapons produced by Stark Industries, Tony Stark also felt confused, but in the end he chose to save himself, using the opportunity of the terrorists to order him to build Jericho missiles, and did it. The first generation Iron Man suit Mark One.


    A big drama that almost wiped out the terrorists was also logically staged.


    Frankly speaking, Robert Downey Jr. performed very well. Perhaps Tony Stark¡¯s rebirth from the ashes has a certain degree of fit with his life in the past ten years.


    Robert Downey Jr. himself, hasn''t he experienced a transformation.


    These two people are not so much the lucky ones who turned back to the prodigal son, but the family background played an extremely critical role.


    Tony Stark Needless to say, the super rich man in the Marvel Universe has the ability to make money!


    Robert Downey Jr. hadn''t been from a family background, he would be dead.


    As for the villain Iron Overlord, the drama and character creation are far worse than Tony Stark.


    As a small boss in the life of Iron Man, the crew has a clear long-term plan as a guide. Of course, it is impossible to spend too much time on such a villain.


    Not every director has the courage of Christopher Nolan, who dares to kick the nominal protagonist as a supporting role and hand the protagonist''s halo to the villain.


    "Iron Man" is a popcorn entertainment movie that aims to create a Tony Stark super halo for a long time. Instead of spending the lens on Obadier, it is better to watch Tony Stark and Black Widow interactive.


    Scarlett Johansson did not have many roles, except that she had two sides as the legal counsel of Stark Group, that is, he had a secret meeting with Marvel Novice Village Mayor Phil Coleson.


    It is not an exaggeration. Except for Scarlett Johansson, who has some capital, because of the big box office explosion of "Dawn of the Living Dead," the actors used by the crew are basically cheaper types.


    Even if it is a long-term contract, the salary is high at the beginning, and the later salary will go directly to the sky.


    In contrast, most of the film¡¯s funds are spent on special effects production.


    Popcorn entertainment films are also not easy to shoot. Hollywood has a recognized fact that the difficulty of shooting large-scale commercial films is much higher than that of niche independent films.


    Among them, special effects production is an important reason.


    This aspect can be described as time-consuming and cost-intensive.


    The special effects of "Iron Man" cannot be compared with those after 2010, but it is definitely one of the highest standards in the industry today.


    For example, a special effects shot of Tony Stark wearing a steel suit.


    There is no battle suit installed with an outer cover, and even one can see that every gear and transmission belt are working. The meticulousness is simply outrageous.


    Next, the confrontation between Iron Man and the f22 Raptor fighter shows everyone the highest degree of special effects that can be achieved in the film industry today.


    Compared with the previous movie, it has Relativity Entertainment as its backing. Marvel Entertainment does not need to be too frugal or frugal. Although Industrial Light & Magic charges a lot in special effects production, the standard is definitely the world''s top.


    As the plot of the film develops, many viewers who are familiar with Marvel comics gradually discovered some clues.


    For example, in the corner of the Iron Man Lab, there is a photo of Howard Stark with a certain World War II soldier. The camera flashes past showing that the soldier is holding a red, white and blue circular shield in his hand. .


    It''s hard not to let the fans of the comics contact Captain America.


    After all, the comic "Civil War" is still serialized, and the two factions headed by Iron Man and Captain America are in full swing.


    Also, what happened to the novice village chief named Phil Coleson who was in contact with the black widow?


    He obviously came from the same department as Natasha Normanov, and mentioned the name of this department to Xiaojiao several times-the National Land Strategic Defense Attack and Logistics Support Bureau


    Isn¡¯t this SHIELD?


    Many movie fans think that this Marvel superhero movie seems to be different from the past Superhero movies!


    However, these plots are flashed in the camera, after all, this film is called "Iron Man".


    The plot of the film does not have many twists and turns, and it is not very complicated. It is soon confessed that Obadiah is the big villain. This important figure in Stark industry is the main culprit behind the hijacking of Tony Stark by the terrorists.


    The plot quickly reached the final battle scene, Tony Stark turned into Iron Man, confronting the Iron Overlord who robbed his new generation Ark reactor.


    But this man who can sit on the second highest position of Stark Industries and squeeze Tony Stark out of the board of directors is definitely not a polished commander. It has also been explained in the previous plot that he has a large number of mercenaries under him.


    These mercenaries besieged Pepper and the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents led by Phil Coleson in Stark Industrial Park, and began to encircle them.


    Lonely Phil Coleson can only call for support nearby.


    There is only one support staff, Natasha Normanov, the black widow lurking in Stark Industries.


    The final decisive battle is divided into two parts. The main line is Iron Man vs. Iron Overlord, and the secondary line is Black Widow killing mercenaries and coquettish.


    The former is a contest between technology and metal, and the latter is a personal combat performance of the Black Widow.


    The black widow took off her professional attire and changed into tights that highlighted her figure.


    When shooting , in order to highlight the figure, the tights were designed to be very close to the body. Scarlett Johansson specially brought out the crew and showed Ronan how to put on the black widow shirt.


    Need Ronan to help her apply essential oils all over her body before she can go in.


    This kind of clothes, after all, is to attract attention.


    The black widow who completed the transformation is deadly. She entered the ranks of mercenaries from the periphery. Using her clever skills and various high-tech close combat weapons, she killed one mercenary after an incredible sneak attack.


    This skillful, flexible and cunning fox-like beauty agent has caused waves of admiration in the theater.


    Perhaps the buttocks at the opening of "Lost in Tokyo" and the twin peaks earthquake in "Dawn of the Living Dead" have won Scarlett Johansson a large number of fans.


    But after this "Iron Man", I am afraid there will be a large number of brain residues willing to drink bath water.


    Wait for a few more years, and of course become a widow sister.


    Once, perhaps it was a natural relationship of race Scarlett Johansson reached the peak of appearance and figure at the age of seventeen or eighteen, but the shelf life is not long.


    Probably this is also related to her more indulgent lifestyle in her youth.


    There is one more thing that cannot be ignored. Under the influence of the increasingly prosperous feminist movement in Hollywood, Scarlett Johansson changed her personal stylist. Since then, her new look has become more hale and neutral.


    This can be said to be very obvious.


    Here, the Black Widow is showing off her skills, and on the other side, the heads of Iron Man and Iron Overlord¡¯s machines have become dog heads, and various dazzling high-tech methods emerge one after another.


    Fully shows that the real hero or villain is better than the real hero. Fighting has never been based on the low-level taste of the body, but directly burned money.


    You Gatlin strafed, and I directly fired back with the missiles. Finally, the ammunition ran out. Apart from the main building where the Ark reactor was placed, the Stark Industrial Park was almost demolished.


    When the two big men fought head-to-head, Obady once again showed what it means to fight with money.


    Amidst the clamor of the villain¡¯s brain damage, which has maintained a glorious tradition in Obadai, Iron Overlord¡¯s right hand directly popped a triangular thorn made of Edman alloy, and Tony Stark was dying.


    Finally, Tony Stark had to lead the Iron Overlord to the top of the giant Ark reactor, let the escaped Pepper start the reactor, and almost died with Opadry.

 Chapter 925： Alternative

    The Iron Overlord is over, and Iron Man will definitely not die, but the battle between the two has caused such a big disturbance that the government and the military always have to give the public and the media an explanation.


    According to the traditional superhero movie routine, the protagonist will always hide his head and show his tail, and always have two faces.


    Movie fans are also used to it, and even take it for granted.


    But the reason why Tony Stark is Tony Stark lies in his unique charm!


    "I am Iron Man!"


    At the press conference, Tony Stark did not follow the manuscript prepared by Agent Colson. He directly announced to the media that I was Iron Man!


    As soon as these words came out, the theater was strangely quiet, and most of the movie fans seemed to be shocked by this unconventional way of playing cards.


    Then, cheers and extremely warm applause sounded!


    In the movie, the press conference was a sensation, and the reporters seemed crazy!


    In addition to the movie, there was also a sensation in the theater, the audience was instantly ignited, and all emotions were mobilized!


    After experiencing the bombardment of movies such as Spider-Man, Superman and Batman, when a superhero who does not hide his head and tail openly declares his identity, fans feel a new kind of excitement!


    Kevin Tesuhara and Charles Rowan looked at each other, and both saw surprise in each other''s eyes.


    The response to this film is too good, right?


    Listening to the unceasing sound of cheers from the rear, the fans seemed to be hit by the orgasm-tide-acupuncture points, and instantly became fans of this movie.


    It seems that when "Time to War" was released, Batman fans didn''t have such a big reaction, right?


    Iron Man is at best a second-line comic hero, and his fan base is far worse than Batman...


    These two people gradually have a kind of unfavorable consciousness, will Marvel superhero movies really catch up with DC movies?


    "I regret."


    Sitting in the guest position in the second row, Tom Cruise looked at the position of Ronan in the same row and said to Will Smith: "This character was designed too attractive! I shouldn''t give up before, I should fight for it. what!"


    Will Smith said: "Who would have thought that such an unknown superhero would become like this in Ronan''s hands?"


    Tom Cruise has been in close contact with Ronan over the years, his eyesight and vision have been more or less driven, then he shook his head and said: "Will, I think...well, how do I say, I seem to have missed a treasure!"


    One line stimulated all fans, and the excitement and excitement accumulated by the audience was completely released.


    Nobody knows how many people who didn''t know Tony Stark before are quickly turning into Iron Man fans as the movie draws to a close.


    From the beginning of the film to the present, the character Tony Stark has brought is a completely new kind of superhero, the character is full of personal charm, and finally revealed his identity as Iron Man, pushing this charm to the apex.


    In a Hollywood superhero movie, no one has ever publicly declared his identity.


    Those traditional superheroes are nothing more than the life of a double-faced person. Tony Stark is totally different.


    But this alternative brings a brand new experience to the audience, a kind of fresh excitement.


    This is definitely one of the biggest surprises of the film. How can people not love Tony Stark and Iron Man?


    The surprise of the film was not over yet, half a minute after the subtitles fell, the picture appeared again.


    Inside the dark villa, Tony Stark accused Black Widow of being a spy and refused to accept S.H.I.E.L.D.''s request to keep him low-key.


    Then, something seemed to be shaking in the darkness, and a dark lacquered egg appeared!


    "Do you think you are the only superhero?"


    The braised egg wearing a blindfold left an unfathomable sentence.


    Fans who are familiar with comics have already recognized who this marinated egg is. Isn''t this the one that was cooked after absorbing countless ingredients from SHIELD?


    "It really is the Avengers!" Charles Rowan was absolutely sure of this.


    Kevin Tesohala continued: "Ronan Anderson''s ambitions are not so big!"


    "The Avengers!"


    In the theater, there are already fans shouting loudly.


    After all, the Avengers is one of the two major comic superhero groups in the United States. Although its reputation is not comparable to the Justice League, which has the super three giants Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, it still has influence.


    The big screen returned to calm, the Nokia Theatre was again brightly lit, and applause rang without any hesitation. From the last row to the front row, all the audience stood up and applauded, all with happy smiles on their faces.


    "Iron Man" makes them feel very satisfied, very interesting and very exciting


    For ordinary audiences, when they enter the theater, few people come to think about the philosophy of life. The fast-food entertainment of "Iron Man" is enough to meet their movie-watching needs and entertainment needs, and spiritual satisfaction brings a bright smile. And a very good mood, and willing to unlock their own pockets for the film and related products.


    In applause, Kevin Fitch said to Ronan with a little excitement: "We made it!"


    Ronan nodded slightly and breathed a sigh of relief. For Relativity Entertainment, audience satisfaction is more important than praise.


    Only when the audience is satisfied can they become further consumers of the film.


    "Iron Man" is not only a movie, but also comics and various peripheral products.


    There are hundreds of peripheral products on the line of synchronized videos.


    Even if some fans want to buy a full-scale Iron Man model back, it is not a problem.


    Ronan said to Kevin Fitch: "Take the crew to the curtain call."


    Kevin Fitch nodded slightly, and greeted the chief creative staff of the crew sitting in the front row to walk to the small stage together.


    Watching Kevin Fitch leading the crew to call the curtain again and again, the applause of the audience continues, Avi Allard knows very well that Marvel Entertainment has ushered in a new era.


    The new power represented by film production is rising rapidly in Marvel Entertainment, while the old power is slowly declining.


    Marvel Entertainment will inevitably usher in an era of change.


    The success of "Iron Man" will undoubtedly minimize the opposition.


    The premiere screening is over, but the premiere is not over. Unlike the past, Ronan participated in the press conference after the premiere. Although he would not grab the limelight, he showed an attitude towards the Marvel superhero. The importance of the movie plan!


    This series will be an important profit point for Relativity Entertainment in the future.


    In the news hall of the Nokia Theatre, hundreds of entertainment reporters packed every inch of space, and most of their problems were focused on Robert Downey Jr.


    Because Iron Man is so pushy, this extraordinary superhero is as dazzling as a full moon in the night sky.


    Robert Downey Jr., the prodigal son who turned his head back, is full of topics as long as he can attract media attention.


    At the end of the press conference, Kevin Fitch, as the executor of the Marvel Avengers project, directly announced the existence of the other four movies.


    They are "Hulk", "Thor", "Iron Man 2" and "Captain America"!


    The ambitions of Marvel Entertainment and Relativity Entertainment are undoubtedly publicly revealed at this moment!


    This can be regarded as preheating for other films in advance.


    After the press conference, Ronan went out of the theater alone and got on the black Rolls Royce Phantom, asking David to drive to the side entrance of the theater. After waiting for a few minutes, Scarlett Johansson came out quietly and got on the same car. .


    "Where to go?" Scarlett Johansson asked.


    Ronan said directly: "Go home."


    Scarlett Johansson hugged Ronan''s arm and said, "Your elevator is too short, not addictive."


    Ronan deliberately said: "I am going to install a large pendulum in the manor, it will definitely make you enjoyable."


    Scarlett Johansson lay on him: "I can''t wait."


    Ronan asked, "Aren''t you all in Los Angeles in the next few days?"


    "Something will happen tomorrow night." Scarlett Johansson said: "Stallone invited a lot of people to participate in a charity boxing match he organized. I also received an invitation letter. It''s not good not to go."


    Ronan curiously asked: "Charity boxing match? What are the rewards for the winners?"


    Scarlett Johansson shook his head: "Reward? I didn''t pay attention."


    Ronan said casually: "Does the winner have a chance to choose one of three, or one to three?"


    "Choose one from three? One to three?" Scarlett Johansson didn''t understand the meaning of these words at all, and asked: "What do you mean by these words?"


    Ronan said vaguely: "It''s nothing, I just think it''s weird for Stallone to hold such an event."


    Scarlett Johansson explained: "It is said that Stallone wants to raise funds for patients with facial paralysis through such charity activities."


    The black Rolls-Royce Phantom quickly returned to the manor. Ronan found out the black widow tabard that Scarlett Johnson had placed in the manor and decided to put it on himself.


    This kind of super tights, the process of wearing is very special, and Ronan also specially made some changes, such as cutting off some parts of the material, so that after wearing the shirt, he can fight directly.


    With the premiere of "Iron Man", superhero movies once again made waves in North America.


    In recent years, the number of comic-based movies has been increasing More and more excellent comics have been put on the big screen, and "Iron Man" is destined to be one of the lucky ones who have benefited a lot from this tide One.


    To a certain extent, the occurrence of this phenomenon should also be proud of the popularity of these superheroes in the United States. When Americans see the images in the comic books they read when they were young, they will become lifelike. Go to the cinema to join in collectively.


    The history of movies adapted from comics has a long history, but to truly become a mainstream commercial movie, strictly speaking, it must start with a Spider-Man movie.


    Subsequently, more comic superheroes were sent to the big screen by Hollywood.


    Today the most popular ones are undoubtedly "X-Men", "Spiderman" and "Batman".


    But starting from this summer file, there will be a brand new series added to it, that is "Iron Man"!


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 Chapter 926： Super hero new record

    With the premiere of "Iron Man", the embassy film industry''s huge publicity machine is fully launched, whether it is traditional media or new media, to create momentum for the film as much as possible.


    On Netflix, which has a huge number of users, the topic of "Iron Man" has been a hot topic recently.


    Because the quality of the film is sufficiently guaranteed, many fans who have been fortunate enough to watch the preview or premiere are almost overwhelmingly applauded by Tony Stark.


    "Another Hollywood comic book superhero has appeared on the big screen. Iron Man Tony Stark''s appearance is very arrogant, romantic and intelligent. A woman, like a dress worn through, wakes up and stays in bed in the morning. I can never remember the name; the government¡¯s Outstanding Contribution Award can be given to passers-by at hand; the weapon, easily in the cave, can make the invincible high-tech armor that others can¡¯t make for a lifetime..."


    Frankly speaking, who doesn''t want to live like Tony Stark?


    Every teenager has a dream of a superhero, putting on equipment at critical moments to save life or do harm to the world, but after taking off preparations, how many are willing to do the hard work of Peter Parker in the movie?


    Tony Stark represents a dream, a dream that the masses exist in fantasy but never reach.


    He has almost all men¡¯s dreams of being rich, status, sports car, private jet, beauty, super IQ, courage, and sense of justice...


    Netflix shared the above, and someone else summed up the four major advantages of the "Iron Man" movie-the scene is cool enough, the performance is fun, there are many new ideas, and leave enough suspense!


    The opening story of this Marvel Avengers project, the premiere is so good that it explodes.


    Cinema investigators immediately sampled and consulted nearly a hundred fans in the premiere theater, and the audience scored an average of "A+"!


    All kinds of praise are endless.


    "This film is compact, refreshing, and unfinished!"


    "Sincere movie! Iron Man is amazingly handsome, cute explosion!"


    "This is a funny hero who loves stinky farts and talks endlessly! The ending sentence I am Iron Man is so handsome!"


    "I think this is the best superhero movie!"


    Sufficient publicity, good reputation, plus the bonus of gold medal producer effect beyond Jerry Bruckheimer, "Iron Man" on the first day of its release, produced a super explosive response.


    The audience''s reputation is so good that it can only be described as an explosion. IMDB scored 8.9 points in one day, and the major media scored an average of 79 points!


    Even a group of film critics, who have always been uncomfortable with summer commercial films, took a different look at "Iron Man" this time. The film¡¯s Rotten Tomatoes freshness was as high as 94%.


    From the audience to the media to the film critics, the crowds are all soaring, and the box office explosion has become a matter of course.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Iron Man" burst into $41.62 million!


    This achievement surpassed the first day box office of "Spider-Man" and became the highest single-day box office of a superhero movie in North America!


    Anyone who understands this industry can instantly understand that "Iron Man"''s North American box office must exceed 100 million in the first week, and the remaining suspense is just over 100 million US dollars.


    All the doubts, all the objections, disappeared without a trace after the data was released.


    "Iron Man" will be declared a success on the first day of its release!


    With the full promotion of Relativity Entertainment and the support of tens of millions of dollars in publicity funds, the good reputation of this film is like a virus to replicate and spread wildly, and various praises continue to emerge.


    "Los Angeles Times" praised: "Iron Man" is full of metal beauty, very cool, exquisite special effects without any sense of violation, so that the movie has an excellent viewing experience. The plot is very smooth, without procrastination in one go, and attractive enough without obvious loopholes!


    The reporter of "Entertainment Weekly" praised it: I have to admit that the movie "Iron Man" is indeed very, very cool! The visual effects are really great, it can be called the best special effects today! Every time Tony Stark played, it was so cool!


    It is no exaggeration to say that the release of this "Iron Man" gave countless audiences a sense of being born out of nowhere.


    Before Tony Stark, no mainstream comic hero had such a high profile personality.


    Including Superman''s Clark Kent, Batman''s Bruce Wayne, Spiderman''s Peter Parker, etc., they all have the two identities of heroes and ordinary people, and they do everything possible to hide them.


    But Tony Stark is the opposite. As an ordinary person, he is a genius, a rich man, and the darling of the spotlight, and he does not shy away from the identity of Iron Man. The sentence at the last press conference of the film is Iron Man. , It pushed the whole film to its climax.


    It also makes Iron Man even more outstanding.


    Another thing that cannot be ignored is that the setting of Iron Man is very in line with certain characteristics and needs of this era.


    Cool, golden, playful, and outgoing. For a considerable number of young fans, such an image is undoubtedly more attractive than those cautious and sneaky superheroes.


    Also, compared to Superman''s talents, Spider-Man''s supernatural abilities, and Batman''s technological team, the rise of Iron Man is more from Tony Stark''s genius and hard work.


    From the birth to the step-by-step revision and improvement of the steel armor, it is entirely from Tony''s personal hand.


    These have brought a superhero who can be popular all over the world!


    This is also one of the two cores of the Avengers'' future!


    The role of actors cannot be ignored. Iron Man is not necessarily Robert Downey Jr., but the effect presented by the film clearly shows that Robert Downey Jr. and Tony Stark far exceed 1+1. 2 effects.


    Robert Downey Jr. gave Iron Man the soul of existence in the real world, and Iron Man gave Robert Downey Jr a new life!


    The Erbi youth who used drugs, carried a gun, went to jail, and spent a lot of good time with all sorts of misdeeds is gone, replaced by a mature and brand new little Robert Downey.


    He will eventually become Tony Stark walking in the real world under the creation of Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment!


    Now is the beginning of the summer vacation. In view of Ronan''s outstanding achievements in the past, other companies have avoided this weekend for their major production films. There is no strong competitor to "Iron Man".


    Facts have also proved that other companies'' actions are completely correct. If they choose to be released on the same weekend, as long as the film is slightly insufficient, it will become the hot cannon fodder for "Iron Man".


    This is only on the one hand, on the other hand Ronan will take the initiative to avoid bad luck and avoid the hot movies in his memory.


    For example, he would not use "Iron Man" to collide head-on with Twentieth Century Fox''s "X-Men 3", and start a movie to collide with the sequel of a hit movie. Even if he could win, it would be a miserable victory.


    Ronan and Relativity Entertainment are not afraid to compete with anyone, but they don''t mean to hit rocks stupidly.


    Perhaps it was the summer vacation that triggered a movie-watching boom, or perhaps the film did bring a different sense of freshness compared to previous superhero movies. The media posted positive comments one after another, and even the Warner Bros. media also stood up Advocating the queue of Iron Man.


    Due to the lack of strong competitors and the high reputation of the film media and audiences, by Saturday afternoon, the rate of "Iron Man" in mainstream commercial chain theaters had risen to nearly 70%, in Manhattan and San Francisco Bay. In popular theaters such as Santa Monica Commercial Plaza, there will be an Iron Man screening in less than fifteen minutes. Even so, there are still a few tickets sold out.


    Someone once complained that the theater would not arrange for them, and some even accused them of being "national thieves" who only knew how to please foreign blockbusters.


    But it makes sense for someone to fight back¡ªeven if you don¡¯t talk about commercial profit, there are a lot of employees in theater companies that need to feed, eat, and survive!


    Therefore, the audience''s enthusiasm is high, and the theater company will naturally add "Iron Man".


    This is the most basic market and business law.


    On Saturday, "Iron Man" not only did not have the first day of screening, which consumed the enthusiasm of most comics fans and reduced its popularity, but because of the overwhelming reputation, it attracted more theaters.


    On the second day of its release in North America, "Iron Man" received another $43.68 million, reaching the threshold of $100 million!


    A good reputation, hot screenings, and film layouts that occupies most of the cinema¡¯s screens can make the film attract more audiences, thereby further increasing the popularity of the film. The continued high popularity will naturally attract more media attention and media reports. Next, it will also attract more people''s attention.


    "Iron Man" quickly formed a virtuous circle unique to hit movies.


    This kind of cycle has also engulfed the sales of peripheral products of the film into a fiery atmosphere.


    Almost all props related to Tony Stark have become popular peripheral products, such as Mark 2 and Mark 3 models, toys and figures, which are out of stock in many theaters and stores.


    As a result, the audience entered the theater, watched the film with great enthusiasm, walked out of the theater with a satisfied smile, opened their pockets with a generous attitude, and bought peripheral products with obsessive expressions.


    Only on Friday and Saturday, the data returned from various channels under the Theory of Relativity showed that the total sales of all Iron Man-related peripheral products in North America exceeded 25 million US dollars.


    Specific data needs further statistics Similar to animated movies, once a superhero movie hits a big hit, there are really too many articles to do in peripheral sales.


    The high profits of this kind of film offline channels far exceed box office profits.


    Although on Sunday, the popularity and box office trend of "Iron Man" began to fall in line with the normal laws of the market, after three days of hot screenings, the North American box office unsurprisingly exceeded the $100 million mark.


    In the first three days of the weekend, "Iron Man" won $128.89 million!


    This achievement also surpassed "Spiderman" and created a new North American drawing record for superhero movies!


    Superhero movies that were once considered inaccessible have crossed many gaps and officially entered the mainstream of Hollywood''s business!


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 Chapter 927： Cut leek

    At the beginning of the new week, every floor of the Theory of Relativity building is filled with a thriving atmosphere. Everyone who works in this building knows that all the companies in it are flying into the sky like Iron Man on the screen.


    On the top floor of the building, Ronan opened a bottle of wine, poured it into two glasses, and pushed one of them to Robert Iger.


    "This time, "Iron Man" sold out at the box office in the first week," Ronan clinked with Robert Iger: "It''s worth celebrating with a drink."


    Robert Iger smiled and said, "Congratulations to our superhero movie for opening a new era."


    The two toasted and drank together to celebrate the success of "Iron Man".


    "The success of this film can speed up the progress of the follow-up plan." Robert Iger put down the glass and said: "We strive to complete the first phase of the plan by 2010."


    Ronan poured wine into the two glasses again and said: "The actors in the first stage have been determined, and the directors have their own target choices. "The Hulk" will be released next year, "Iron Man 2," "Thor" and " "Captain America" ??will also be completed in the next three years. As long as the end of the first phase of "Avengers" is successful, our follow-up plan will become very smooth, even those less well-known heroes of Marvel can also borrow The film is adapted to the trend, and it has even become a hit.


    Robert Iger said: ¡°There are too many superheroes under Marvel, enough to allow us to shoot and produce for many years.¡± He reminded: ¡°But we must also pay attention to the fact that too many movies of the same type will be shown in a short period of time. Will cause the market to resent. And Warner Bros. and DC Comics. With the release of "Iron Man", our plans are fully revealed. Warner Bros. and DC Comics cannot be indifferent. In terms of the influence of comics, Justice League wants More than the Avengers."


    "If it goes well, superhero movies will have a broader market in the next 20 years." Ronan said slowly: "There are too many manga movies, and it is inevitable that some fans will be nauseated, and the manga movies are seriously biased. Adolescence, as movie fans get older, it¡¯s normal for fans to turn off fans and even turn black."


    He didn¡¯t worry too much: ¡°But don¡¯t forget that as movie fans age, a new generation of movie fans is also growing. When these people who watch Iron Man and Captain America grow up can enter the theater alone, our movies may have become As an inseparable part of their growth, they will take over from their predecessors in the future and become a new generation of consumers of comic movies."


    This situation is not an exaggeration, Ronan has had actual experience.


    People like him who were born in the early 1980s have a lot of people who don¡¯t know Iron Man, Captain America, and the Avengers, but after 2015, the names and images of these superheroes have become common among teenagers. Spread.


    Many people use Captain America¡¯s schoolbag and Iron Man¡¯s stationery box.


    Although there are basically unlicensed piracy on the other side of the Pacific, this does not prevent the spread of popularity.


    Robert Iger immediately understood Ronan''s meaning: "You mean, consumers should start with children?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes. We are not only shooting movies, but also related children''s animations, launching a large number of children-oriented products in the surrounding market and so on."


    Robert Iger answered: "Good idea."


    Ronan said: "Specifically, you have to plan and operate."


    Robert Iger smiled: "Don''t worry, we can learn from Disney''s experience."


    As for Warner Bros. and the Justice League of DC Comics, the two just discussed a few words casually. After all, this is the copyright of other companies, and the initiative is not in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Fortunately, Ronan has made some preparations in advance. If all goes well, DC''s superhero movies will inevitably be subject to many restrictions.


    Ronan is very satisfied with Robert Iger. This man who has developed his skills at Disney is also constantly using Disney''s successful experience to make Disney''s future more difficult.


    As for the strategy of cultivating fans to cut leeks, Hollywood also uses a lot.


    But any film in the past, no series, can be released continuously like the Marvel Avengers series, and eventually become a super long big screen series.


    Ronan reminded at this time: "Bob, with the popularity of "Iron Man", Western copyright control and laws and regulations are more stringent in the market. Fortunately, in some overseas markets that do not pay attention to copyright protection, there will inevitably be a large number of Pirated peripheral products."


    Robert Iger said: "In fact, it has already appeared. Many overseas distribution companies of Embassy Pictures have reported that a large number of pirated Iron Man products have been found in many countries and regions."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Don''t worry about them for now."


    "I understand." Robert Iger said: "For the time being, we are unable to control them and fight transnational copyright lawsuits. The chances of winning are extremely small. Even if we win, it is difficult to achieve actual gains. In a short time, these pirated copies The popularity of products is conducive to spreading the popularity and spread of superheroes."


    Ronan said: "Since there is no good solution for the time being, we will think more about the future."


    As a beneficiary of piracy, Ronan is very clear about the speed at which popular products that lack copyright protection will spread. For some markets, there is no possibility of winning the fight against piracy for a long time in the future. It is better to focus on future.


    Ronan thought of rumors about Microsoft on the Internet across the Pacific.


    According to netizens, Microsoft has defeated countless operating systems under development by letting go of XP piracy, and thus dominates itself.


    It is impossible to know whether it is true or not, but Ronan has experienced the prosperity of XP piracy and the unrestrained attitude of Microsoft.


    As a result, many related companies have changed from technology, industry and trade to trade, industry and technology.


    Robert Iger said: "The first phase of the plan is just a foreshadowing. In the future, we have more profit possibilities. I will ask the following people to make relevant promotion plans."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and talked about another thing: "Iron Man has been a huge success, and the voices of some conservative forces within Marvel Entertainment will temporarily be suppressed. This is a good opportunity. Bob, you Go to New York in person to solve the historical problems of Marvel Entertainment."


    "I have arranged it." Robert Iger had already negotiated with Ronan: "I will go to New York next week."


    Robert Iger is responsible for the internal management of the company, and Ronan does not need to come out in person for Marvel Entertainment¡¯s replacement of the CEO.


    The person who is preparing to take over Avi Allard, of course, will not be Kevin Fitch, but Ike Palmet, the chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment.


    Ronan will give Kevin Fitch a lot of power in the production of Marvel movies and even TV series, and Kevin Fitch will serve as the president of film and television production.


    Ike Palmt has a bad relationship with Kevin Fitch, and they belong to different factions within Marvel Entertainment.


    Strictly speaking, Ike Palmt is also slightly conservative, known for his stingy, advocating to suppress the company''s budget and expenditure as much as possible, and reduce labor costs, etc. on the basis of ensuring results.


    The two major departments of Kevin Fitch¡¯s film and television adaptation and Marvel Entertainment¡¯s comic creation are somewhat like wild horses that run out of steam. If you don¡¯t pay attention, you may fly into waves. And Ike Pa Mute is one of the reins of the Relativistic Entertainment tied to the Mustang.


    The popularity of "Iron Man" has caused quite a stir in the market, but the companies that really value it most are Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Burbank, Warner Building, Kevin Tesuhara walking around at the desk, Charles Rowan and DC Comics president Diego Harris are all looking at the box office news last weekend.


    "Let''s talk about it." Kevin Tesohala finally said: "What do you think about "Iron Man" and the adaptation of the DC superhero movie?"


    Diego Harris put down the file in his hand and said: "I thought "Iron Man" would be successful, but I didn''t expect it to be so successful. Its first weekend box office turned out to be higher than "Spider-Man", which is surprising."


    Charles Rowan took over: "What''s more surprising is that "Iron Man" is just the beginning of Ronan Anderson''s huge series of plans."


    Diego Harris sighed and said: "They want to bring the Avengers in the comics to the big screen. Once successful, all the members of the Avengers may land on the big screen and then shoot independent movies. In this way, the many superhero movie adaptations of Marvel Comics have all come to life..."


    Kevin Tesohara stopped and looked at the two subordinates: "The Justice League is more famous and influential than the Avengers, don''t you have any ideas?"


    Diego Harris then said: "The success of "Iron Man" has proved the feasibility of this model. The market data of the past few years has also proved that comic-based movies are becoming the mainstream of commercialization. The vast market is handed over to Marvel. We need to make a plan and consider the adaptation of the Justice League."


    "Well, that''s my idea." Kevin Tesohala said: "Iron Man is so successful, we can''t wait any longer."


    At the premiere Facing the enthusiastic audience, Kevin Tesohala could still calm down, but the box office numbers of "Iron Man" stimulated him to some extent and made him gradually emerge A sense of urgency.


    He asked: "Which movie should we choose to start?"


    Charles Rowan understands the movie market better, saying: "This month, our "Superman Returns" will be released. Batman''s latest movie "The Dark Knight" has been filmed. Wonder Woman is a woman and is not suitable for big investment. I want to. The unification of the cinematic universe and worldview will inevitably require re-planning. The objective conditions for these three films are set here, and they are not suitable for the existence of the first film."


    If another version of the movie is launched in a short time, it will inevitably conflict with these.


    "Superman Returns" and "The Dark Knight" are also completely different worldviews, and it is impossible to put them in the same context.


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 Chapter 928： Crushing on the pattern

    Anyone knows very well that for a long-term film series, it is very important to have a successful start, and even the key to the execution of the plan.


    Da Chao and Master are currently restricted by their own independent films and cannot be used as a starting point.


    Wonder Woman, one of the three giants of justice, is female. After the fiasco of "Catwoman", Warner Bros. and DC Comics can no longer venture on female superhero movie projects.


    How to choose is not a big problem.


    Charles Rowan said, "The main members of the Justice League are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter. If we are sure to develop a Justice League movie plan, the best way to start the film is to choose one. Bit."


    "I agree." Diego Harris said, "DC''s superheroes are no less than Marvel. Marvel, a second-tier Iron Man, can succeed, and we can also use characters other than the Big Three as a starting point..."


    Kevin Tesohara said, "Of the members of the Justice League, which one do you think is more suitable?"


    Charles Rowan looks at Diego Harris, and DC Comics undoubtedly have more say in this regard.


    Diego Harris thought about it for a while and said, "I initially recommend using Green Lantern."


    Charles Rowan thought for a while, and said, "The Green Lantern is really good. It is second only to the Big Three in the Justice League, and its creative space is even broader. Iron Man is just a little trouble on the earth, but our movie Can expand the worldview to the entire universe!"


    This kind of thinking looks really good, Diego Harris also said, "In this way, our pattern can crush the Avengers at the beginning."


    Kevin Tesuhara listened to the suggestions of the next two generals, and felt very reasonable, and immediately said, "You can come up with a specific plan as soon as possible, and then discuss it."


    Charles Rowan said, "There is one more thing, we also have to pay attention."


    "You said." Kevin Tesuhara said.


    "The success of "Iron Man" is of course Ronan Anderson''s planning played an extremely important role." Charles Rowan apparently did some research to understand "But Ronan Anderson seldom participates directly in a certain movie now. The direct operation of the movie, "Iron Man" and even the subsequent Avengers movie plan, Ronan Anderson was all handed over to Kevin Fitch for execution."


    These things are not secrets, Diego Harris and Kevin Tesohara have heard of some.


    Charles Rowan continued, "Kevin Fitch is a fan of Marvel Comics. He has enough knowledge of Marvel Comics and has the ability to make movies. He can be said to be another big success for "Iron Man". Hero."


    Diego Harris gradually tasted something like "Charles, you mean..."


    Charles Rowan said, "Warner Bros. and dc comics also need a similar character, a person who has a big picture, has a deep understanding of dc comics, and can also shoot and produce movies. He is deeply involved in the Justice League project."


    Kevin Tesuhara said directly, "I think you are a suitable candidate."


    Diego Harris also said "Charles, you have this ability."


    Charles Rowan positioned himself as the overall controller like Ronan in the Avengers plan, so he added, "I can be the person in charge of Warner Bros. and DC Comics in the plan, but we still need an executor."


    Kevin Tesohala asked directly, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"


    Diego Harris also looked at Charles Rowan with concern.


    "There is one." Charles Rowan said a name without surprise, "Zach Schneider, now preparing for "Watchmen."


    "He?" Diego Harris was somewhat suspicious.


    Kevin Tesuhara said, "Are you sure he is suitable? His resume..."


    Charles Rowan said, "Zac¡¯s philosophy and style have many similarities with the dc comic style, and he is a big fan of dc superhero comics. He has directed two movies "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Spartan". "Three Hundred Warriors", the former was a huge success, and the latter will be released this summer."


    He looked at Diego Harris and Kevin Tesohara, and said another very important point, "This is the talent that Ronan Anderson has discovered, and he is very optimistic about his future. Ronan Anderson I don¡¯t need to say more about the vision? Look at Kevin Fitch. Before he became the producer of "Iron Man", he was just doing some auxiliary work in other Marvel superhero movie projects. Dominating any film, the resume is not as good as Zach Schneider."


    This is not a trivial matter. The plan has not yet been formulated. Today, everything needs to be measured. Although Kevin Tesuhara often makes inexplicable actions in movies, he definitely has the ability. After a little consideration, he said, "Spartan Isn¡¯t "Three Hundred Warriors" about to be released? Let¡¯s take a look at the market response of this film. This is essentially a comic superhero movie, and it also allows us to see the strength of Zach Schneider in this genre. ."


    Diego-Harris agreed that "we first discuss the preliminary plan, and then it is not too late to determine who will implement the plan."


    Charles Rowan said, "Yes, after the release of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", I will see the results and discuss with Zach Schneider.


    "That''s it." Kevin Tesohala thought of something and reminded Charles Rowan, "The Watchmen must speed up the plan."


    Charles Rowan nodded slightly "I understand."


    Warner Bros.''s DC superhero movies have always been the main force in the comic film market in the past. It is absolutely impossible to give up this huge market to latecomers.


    Relativity Entertainment also has high hopes for this market. Now it has the first-mover advantage, and of course it will keep the advantage.


    Jos Weiden took the "Hulk" crew to New York to film, when the Hulk will ravage Times Square and Fifth Avenue.


    A superhero who doesn''t fight in New York is never a qualified superhero.


    Chris Evans ended his life in the barracks for more than half a year, and his temperament has changed significantly. It is probably because of the experience during this period that he has felt a lot. The previous reckless youth has become more and more. Calm down.


    Ronan and Kevin Fitch have confirmed that Chris Evans will play Captain America Steve Rogers.


    This is another core of the Avengers outside of Iron Man, and it is also one of the two giants of the highly acclaimed comic "Civil War" that Marvel is publishing.


    Captain America''s combat effectiveness is not outstanding, but it is the spiritual pillar of the Avengers.


    Of course, as a movie, the abilities of each character must be balanced to a certain extent, and Captain America will definitely be given a hidden super ability-fifty-five!


    Even if the Celestial team came, and a slap shot, Captain America could stand it up, forming a 50-50 break in a short time.


    The abilities in the comics cannot be fully demonstrated in the movie, and that is not realistic. Most characters will be weakened to a certain extent.


    But it will also increase the destructive power in battle.


    In fact, this point has already been reflected in "Iron Man". The battle between Iron Man and Iron Overlord almost demolished most of the Stark Industrial Park.


    Although it is impossible to achieve the situation where the **** of the world destroys a block or town at every turn, it will not be a scene where elementary school students make an appointment.


    "Iron Man" is in full swing, and the crew has frequently participated in various promotional activities. Robert Downey Jr. has become the most popular target. This talented actor who has fallen from a height to the bottom, with the role of Tony Stark, Finally returned to the mainstream, once again became a big hit, glowing with much more brilliance than before.


    The fanatical pursuit of Robert Downey Jr. wherever he goes is a true reflection of the film market''s response.


    With the advent of the working day, "Iron Man" is bound to see a box office decline, but it still maintains a high level of operation.


    On Monday, the film still earned $11.26 million in North America, and it even rebounded to nearly $13 million on Tuesday.


    However, in the next two days, it continued to decline according to normal market rules.


    For a movie like "Iron Man" that has an unusually strong taste of popcorn, the workday basically shows a state of continuous decline, but it is affected by good media and audience reputation, and the decline has always been maintained within a very small range.


    A new weekend is here, North America ushered in the second weekend of the 2006 summer vacation, and new major production films have joined the ranks of market competition.


    Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Ice Age 2" carried a very eye-catching little squirrel to paint on a large scale in North America.


    Thanks to the success of the first film, this film can be described as aggressive. On the first day it was released, it scored $27.95 million, stealing the single-day box office title from "Iron Man".


    The latter received another $23.55 million in a single day.


    However, compared with the stunning first film, Blue Sky Studio, like the previous development trend, obviously lacks stamina, and the reputation of "Ice Age 2" is not good.


    Especially the processing at the technical level is not ideal.


    Blue Sky Studio does not want to make a low-cost animation feature like DreamWorks Animation Studio and Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio that does not highlight the details at all, but wants to create fine pictures.


    But perhaps due to the investment of only 80 million US dollars, or perhaps due to the limitations of its own technology, the level of the picture has exposed too many picture defects because of the purpose of highlighting the background details and animal character hair.


    In addition, in terms of plot processing, there is gradually a clue to the lack of bright spots outside of the squirrel.


    Although tied for one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood, the gap between Blue Sky Studios and DreamWorks Animation at the bottom far exceeds the distance between DreamWorks Animation and Pixar Studios.


    Dragged down by the less-than-ideal word-of-mouth, "Ice Age 2" saw a sharp drop in box office on Saturday, with only 21.78 million dollars in revenue.


    "Iron Man", however, under the effect of Saturday''s rest day, the single-day revenue rebounded strongly, regaining the single-day box office championship with 28.21 million US dollars.


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 Chapter 929： Superman returns

    At the Theory of Relativity Building, on Monday morning, Ronan participated in the project promotion meeting of Shahai Entertainment. George Clint, who presided over the meeting, mentioned the preparation or production progress of multiple movie projects in the future.


    For example, "Zombieland" directed by Edgar Wright will soon have the opportunity to start filming, and the Embassy Pictures will also be released in 2007.


    For example, "Slumdog Millionaire" directed by Danny Boyle has also begun preparations, and plans to start a series of film festival award-winning operations in 2007.


    There is also the crew of "The Ninth District". They have already gone to South Africa and are preparing to shoot on-site near Johannesburg.


    Uvi-Bauer''s "Vampire Lincoln" is also officially approved, with a production budget of 8 million US dollars.


    This is the one with the highest production budget among all the films directed by Bao Ge.


    However, the project that this promotion will focus on is "Fast and Furious 4".


    The third film has already been filmed and produced, and it will be released this summer. In several internal trial screenings, the response of the film has been very good, and the sequel is also on the agenda.


    The fourth film still has Jessica Felton as the producer and Justin Lin as the director. The specific production budget depends on the box office situation after the release of "Fast and Furious 3".


    If the third part can meet expectations, the fourth part''s production budget will definitely have to be improved, and it will move closer to the first-line major production projects.


    After the meeting, Ronan chatted with Jessica Felton a few words about the status of the project, and then returned to his office.


    Connie has prepared the box office newsletter last weekend.


    "How is it?" Ronan didn''t look at it, just asked, "Who was the box office champion last weekend?"


    Connie¡¯s quick and concise answer: "Iron Man achieved a go-ahead, with a box office of 68.91 million U.S. dollars, and won the box office chart again. The newly released "Ice Age 2" ranked second, and the North American opening weekend box office was 62.14 million. US dollars."


    Ronan asked again: "How much has the North American box office of "Iron Man" accumulated?"


    Connie said: "It was released in North America for ten days and the box office totaled $215.27 million."


    Ronan slowly nodded: "According to the current trend, it is not difficult to exceed 350 million US dollars."


    Connie said with a smile: "The casinos in Las Vegas opened the market before and have now announced the closure of "Iron Man" final North American box office betting of 350 million US dollars."


    Ronan also laughed: "It seems that the outside world is very optimistic about us."


    "Yes." Connie said: "It''s not just Iron Man, but Thor, Hulk, Captain America, etc. who have already announced follow-up plans are also attracting attention."


    Ronan slowly nodded: "It''s a good deal to drive the follow-up series with a movie."


    "Iron Man" has invested a huge amount of US$270 million in the announcement of the production tape. Under normal circumstances, the global box office must reach three of this number in order to make a profit through the box office.


    The goal of relativity entertainment is very clear. Cinema screening is a huge publicity. The best result is to recover the cost through the box office. The real profit depends on the operation of various offline channels.


    In ten days, the sales of "Iron Man" peripheral products in the North American market have exceeded 50 million US dollars.


    With the accumulation of time, this number will continue to increase, and the film has been launched in overseas markets last weekend, and overseas offline channels will also bring high revenue.


    With the help of "Iron Man"''s big sales, the peripheral licenses are also expanding.


    Ronan then asked about the situation of the film after it opened overseas last weekend, and Connie answered accordingly.


    While North America is hot, "Iron Man" has landed in major overseas markets such as Europe, Latin America, Australia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. However, compared with the film''s rapid advance in North America, the response from overseas markets is somewhat worse.


    After all, Tony Stark''s influence is not enough.


    Compared to Superman, Bat and Spiderman, Iron Man is far less well-known.


    However, the hot movies in North America can also attract attention overseas. Hollywood blockbusters have always had the advantage of rapid spread.


    "Iron Man" was screened in more than 40 countries and regions at the same time, and the first week overseas was $90.54 million.


    Looking around the world, Tony Stark¡¯s popularity is temporarily relatively limited, which will also affect the film¡¯s overseas box office to a certain extent.


    Embassy Pictures predicts that the overseas box office of "Iron Man" will be much lower than that of North America.


    Tony Stark is a relatively unfamiliar character to most audiences outside of North America. This is another production just started, and it is impossible to have a large audience base like the sequel.


    In fact, except for the United Kingdom and Australia, "Iron Man" did not exceed $10 million in box office in the first weekend in other overseas regions.


    Anyway, "Iron Man" has created a sufficiently good start for the "Avengers Project".


    Before Connie left the office, she said to Ronan: "By the way, this morning, Charles Rowan of Warner Bros. called and invited you to the premiere of "Superman Returns" this week."


    Ronan just remembered that the Warner Bros. super giant will be released.


    "Respond to them." Ronan said directly: "I will be there."


    Kevin Tesohala and Charles Rowan had both attended the premiere of "Iron Man" before, even if it was courtesy, Ronan had to go to the premiere of "Superman Returns" for a round.


    Besides, this is the movie with the highest investment in Hollywood.


    "Superman Returns" has been in operation since the mid to late 1990s. Perhaps only Warner Bros. and DC Comics know how many directors, screenwriters and scripts have been changed.


    Before Brian Singer, who actually completed this work, took over as the director, Warner Bros. and DC Comics had already spent $50 million on the ever-changing lineup of Superman Returns.


    It was originally decided that Nicolas Cage would play Superman, but Nicolas Cage was fed up with the repeated delays and chose to quit the crew.


    As for the other actors who have changed, they can form a strengthening platoon.


    Jude Lowe, Ashton Kutcher, Paul Walker, Josh Harnett and many other popular niches have entered the crew, and then left because of project delays.


    Henry Cavill, who has already signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment, also participated in the audition, but lost to Brandon Rose.


    This project, Warner Bros. finally disclosed the production cost of 270 million US dollars, but there are rumors that, coupled with the previous wasteful expenses, the production cost far exceeds this figure, and may exceed 300 million US dollars.


    Whether it''s $270 million or $300 million, this is the highest record ever in Hollywood.


    This also shows the ambitions of Warner Bros. and DC Comics. They really plan to let Superman return on the big screen!


    Huge investment also represents a huge pressure to pay back. According to outside estimates, "Superman Returns" does not get a $1 billion box office. It is not generally difficult to recover costs through various channels.


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics also have great expectations for this super giant. It is said that a sequel was planned early, but the sequel was cancelled recently.


    According to Ronan¡¯s guess, this should have something to do with "Iron Man". "Iron Man" was born ahead of schedule. It should also give Warner Bros. a plan to build the Justice League cinematic universe. Then shooting a separate Superman movie will become nothing. significance.


    Re-planning is inevitable.


    Ronan is also very curious. Warner Bros. seems to have a plan to build the Justice League movie universe. How do you plan it?


    Zach Schneider has already cooperated with Warner Bros. "The Watchers", and Ronan has already taken a lot of work. He can not decide how to choose the follow-up Warner Bros.


    On Wednesday, Warner Bros. held the huge premiere of "Superman Returns" on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Many guests were invited to attend, and its momentum was more powerful than that of "Iron Man."


    Entering the Kodak Theater, Ronan saw Kevin Tesohara, shook hands with him, smiled and said, "Kevin, I didn¡¯t expect we would meet again soon."


    Kevin Tesuhara¡¯s face was also full of smiles: "How could Warner Bros. forget you, a heavyweight partner?"


    Ronan said: "The Superman movie has been looking forward to for many years, and now it''s finally here."


    Kevin Tesuhara said intentionally or unintentionally: "In the future you will often see Superman on the big screen."


    Ronan said politely: "I wish you success."


    "Thank you." Kevin Tesuhara seemed confident.


    Ronan didn''t say anything, he went straight into the VIP room, and then saw Zach Schneider, who also saw him, and hurried over to say hello.


    "I heard that you have started preparing for "Watchmen"?" Ronan asked, "Sure, right?"


    Zach Schneider said: "Warner Bros. supports me very much Charles Rowan is a producer and respects me very much."


    Ronan nodded: "That''s good, I can rest assured."


    Zach Schneider said: "When the film is finished, you must come and see it as soon as possible."


    Ronan said with a smile: "Definitely." He then reminded: "Zach, don''t forget that you are still the director of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" and you must cooperate with Embassy Pictures to participate in the publicity announcement."


    Zach Schneider said quickly: "I have not forgotten, as long as the Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment have notified me, I will go there on time every time."


    Shooting two movies in Hollywood in a row, Zach Schneider is actually very clear, don''t fail to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, the success or failure of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is still crucial to him.


    The film is a success, and the power and support he will get at Warner Bros. will definitely be greater.


    In case of failure, let alone the current power, maybe Warner Bros. and DC Comics will stop the project and replace the director.


    Ronan did not say to Zach Schneider, and greeted many acquaintances, and then, at the invitation of Kevin Tesuhara, went into the main hall of the theater together, waiting for the start of the screening.


    It has been almost 20 years since the last "Superman" movie was released in 1987. Even the older generation of Superman actor Christopher Reeve has passed away, and countless people are waiting for Superman to return.


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 Chapter 930： Perfect hero

    Superhero movies and even superhero culture have been popular in North America for many years. The audience here are very familiar with it. If you really want to rank many superheroes, Superman''s fame and popularity will definitely rank first.


    Especially out of North America, Superman is simply synonymous with superheroes.


    Located in the vast area on the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean, although Captain America¡¯s movie "Invincible Detective" was introduced as early as 1948, most people really came into contact with superhero movies and it was "Superman" starring Christopher Reeve. .


    Zhengda Theater, a rare channel for teenagers of that era to get access to foreign movies.


    Superman, and Superwoman, many people have their first contact at Zhengda Theater.


    Yes, there is also "The Courageous Lion", I don¡¯t know if the friends who have watched this series, will they think the heroine is particularly familiar when recalled?


    That heroine is the savior, his mother.


    That''s right, Sarah Connor! That ex-wife of James Cameron!


    Superman and Christopher Reeve were simply representatives of foreign handsome guys.


    The guy wearing the red underwear has made a lot of waves on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and even caused a wave of underwear outside the post-70s and 80s.


    In the memory of many people who have watched the old version of "Superman" movies, the classic red underwear is as red as the rising sun, red and cool!


    Even more older people may not know Batman, Spiderman, or Iron Man, but almost all have heard of Superman.


    This red underwear from Krypton is no longer a superhero in comics or movies, but has become a cultural representative.


    Nearly twenty years later, Superman finally appeared on the big screen again.


    The son of Krypton will once again face his old enemy, the big bald head Lex Luther, on the screen.


    Warner Bros.¡¯s dedication and attention are not negligible, and he also invited Oscar actor Kevin Spacey to play the big villain.


    Someone once said that a world that needs superman is unfortunate because the people there need to be saved; a world that has superman is lucky because the people there will be saved.


    Director Brian Singer has a wealth of experience in filming superhero movies and a successful resume.


    Both "X-Men" and "X-Men 2" were written by this director.


    Although there are some bad rumors on the set, such as the harassment of child actors who have evolved races, Brian Singer¡¯s ability to direct superhero movies has been sufficiently proven.


    However, the difficulty of making Superman movies is obvious.


    is not only Superman, it is not easy to shoot any **** in the world.


    To change the description of a certain type of culture, that is, God cannot look directly at it! Not to be described!


    Superman is perfect! Perfect to no character!


    Superman is also too invincible, flying to the sky, supernatural power and invincible laser spray fire and ice, and even blow out the sun in one breath.


    DC Comics had already realized this, so they simply added the weakness of kryptonite.


    There is no concrete and reasonable explanation anyway, Superman is right to be afraid of kryptonite.


    The personality is not clear, the ability is too comprehensive and powerful. In this era of increasing emphasis on personality, he can exist as the **** of the world, but when he appears on the movie screen as a popular culture, the audience may not be seen.


    Christopher Nolan hasn''t really pulled Batman off the altar through "The Dark Knight", the master is still a god, not a scapegoat.


    Without enough experience to learn from, the superman created by Brian Singer will naturally not be Clark Kent looking for himself.


    Superman was born in a specific cultural environment, and has been left with an inherent image for decades. His character, ability and growth experience are all branded with history.


    No matter how the director shoots, he cannot deviate from those original designs.


    Superman can''t be cynical like Iron Man, can''t be as isolated and arrogant as Batman, nor can he be so violent that he can''t control himself like the Hulk.


    But as far as Ronan is concerned, Brandon Rose¡¯s Superman fits the perfect image left by Christopher Reeve.


    A man who always stands on the bright side, a perfect hero with all the advantages!


    It''s just that the times are changing, and people''s aesthetic requirements have also increased to a higher level.


    Actually, it¡¯s not Superman who failed in this movie, but the audience has changed, but Superman still stays in the perfection of the past.


    "Iron Man" can be successful, why? If you look for a reason, Tony Stark''s stinky body is definitely one of the success factors.


    Christopher Nolan dared to demand such a high investment in "The Dark Knight" because he wanted to pull Batman off the altar.


    Brian Singer may also realize that Brandon Rose¡¯s Superman is also more humane, but obviously it¡¯s not enough.


    When ¡¡¡¡ was over, Ronan met Zach Schneider again, and couldn''t help but think of the previous "Man of Steel".


    Although the film has different reputations and polarized reviews, the self-seeking Clark Kent did add a lot of attention. Even in order to downplay the symbolic factor of Superman, Zach Schneider studied "The Dark Knight", and the title simply abandoned Superman. The name is directly named after "Man of Steel".


    Of course, the most impressive thing in the film is the action scene like the **** of the world, which destroys towns and urban buildings at every turn.


    In contrast, the Marvel next door can really be regarded as an appointment for elementary school students.


    The advantages and disadvantages of this are obvious. Needless to say, the former is impressed by those who have seen it; the latter brings a great imbalance of abilities. The most typical point is that Superman is too strong for the entire Justice League. , How to balance the abilities of everyone? How to let Batman take care of himself?


    Ronan doesn''t need to worry about this, how to do it, 80% will fall on Zach Schneider.


    Zach Schneider needs to provoke this burden for Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    As Ronan¡¯s director, Zach Schneider, without knowing it, shoulders the great expectations of Relativistic Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment-Warner Bros. and DC Comics must beat this good hand!


    Whether the new card will be broken depends on the future development, but the market response of the old card is not good.


    As a direct competitor of Marvel Entertainment and the Avengers Project, Ronan has been paying attention to the market situation of "Superman Returns" after attending the premiere.


    The reputation of media and film critics is not bad, and the freshness of rotten tomatoes in "Superman Returns" even exceeds 80%.


    Although it cannot be compared with "Iron Man", such a Rotten Tomatoes index is definitely relatively high among superhero movies.


    However, film critics are ultimately separated from the frontline market.


    On the first day of the North American release of "Superman Returns", it met everyone''s expectations and sat at the top of the single-day box office list. It was just a box office number, which was a bit unexpected.


    The first day the film was released in North America only received 18.03 million US dollars.


    The second-ranked "Iron Man" had only half the box office of "Superman Returns" that day.


    If you put it on most movies, the first day box office numbers of "Superman Returns" are not bad, but the investment in this movie is too high.


    The production cost alone is as high as 270 million US dollars, or even higher.


    What about the publicity and distribution costs?


    Although Warner Bros. has not announced it to the public, the scale of the announcement of "Superman Returns" is not weaker than that of "Iron Man".


    In the following two days, the box office of "Superman Returns" gradually declined. On Saturday''s rest day, which might have broken out, the box office did not rise but fell, with only 16.31 million US dollars.


    Three days after the first weekend, although "Superman Returns" won the North American box office champion unexpectedly, the box office number was only 48.38 million US dollars.


    "Iron Man" ended the North American box office winning streak. In a way that is in line with the normal rules of popcorn movies, after two consecutive weekends of big sales, the box office has a major decline this week, with a three-day report of $33.56 million. Falling in second place at the box office.


    is followed by "Ice Age 2" released by Twentieth Century Fox.


    Faced with the North American box office of "Iron Man" released in the same month of up to 272.15 million U.S. dollars, Superman was a completely failed return on the big screen.


    Cinema¡¡¡¡According to the prediction of the audience''s word of mouth, the North American box office of "Superman Returns" is unlikely to exceed 200 million US dollars.


    The huge cost brings the same pressure to pay back the cost of Warner Bros. and DC Comic Mountain.


    After the first day of the box office in North America, it is not difficult for people familiar with the laws of the movie market to draw a conclusion that "Superman Returns" will not have a box office tragedy, but it can bring huge losses to the producers.


    Warner Bros.''s risk control is undoubtedly a problem. This film is not so much a failure in filming and production, as it is a failure in film preparation.


    The relatively random choice in the early stage, and the constant replacement of screenwriters, scripts, directors and actors all created huge troubles for the project.


    By the time Warner Bros. realized that the project should be stopped, "Superman Returns" had already spent nearly $50 million.


    In front of huge investment, Warner Bros. has no choice. In order to explain to shareholders, board of directors and group companies, this project must be completed.


    So, the change of screenwriters, scripts, directors, and actors began to perform like a revelation, which eventually caused the production cost to pile up to a jaw-dropping figure.


    Compared with Warner Bros.''s repeated performance in "Superman Returns", James Cameron is simply a model of diligence and thrift.


    ""Superman Returns" failed, we have no other choice."


    In the office of the Warner Building, Kevin Tesuhara said to Charles Rowan with a serious face: ¡°The old superhero movies can¡¯t go on anymore. We must make the same choice as Ronan Anderson.¡±


    Charles Rowan said: "To completely stop the superhero movie project except for "Batman" and "Watchmen", and fully operate our superhero movie universe."


    Diego Harris said: "We have a preliminary plan."


    Kevin Tesuhara made up his mind this time and asked: "The situation is obvious. The Superman who just suffered a failure is not suitable, and the actualized Batman is also not good. Are you sure?"


    "OK!" Diego Harris said, "Green Lantern!"


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 Chapter 931： 1 king fried

    In mid-May, Warner Bros. and DC Comics convened a grand press conference at the Burbank Warner Building to officially announce the future DC superhero movie plan.


    The two companies will use the Justice League in the comics as a template to adapt and create a Justice League superhero universe.


    The media reporters present are not surprising, after all, Marvel Entertainment¡¯s "Avengers" universe plan is obvious enough, and DC Comics, as a direct competitor, cannot be indifferent.


    Strictly speaking, DC Comics has fallen behind.


    At the end of the press conference, Warner Bros. and DC Comics also announced that the first part of the plan would be "Green Lantern". The two companies will invest US$200 million in production budgets to expand the background and worldview of the Justice League to the entire universe.


    This news is undoubtedly amazing and quite eye-catching. After all, the Justice League of the comics is more influential than the Avengers.


    At the same time, DC Comics also announced that the new Justice League comics will be launched soon and will fully cooperate with the movie universe plan to create a comic master universe.


    This comic project was named "New 52" by DC.


    With the announcement of these plans, Warner Bros. and DC Comics swept away the decline of "Superman Returns" and attracted the attention of countless people.


    As if a brand new and successful movie universe is in front of you.


    Related news spread quickly, and there are some unavoidable concerns on Relativity Entertainment.


    The reputation of the Justice League is here, and worries are normal.


    "We are not talking about overseas market development, North America is still Hollywood''s largest source of revenue and profit."


    In the small conference room of Relativity Entertainment, George Clint quickly said: "We have not interrupted targeted market research these years. It is not difficult to draw a conclusion that the overall number of North American film consumers has not increased. There is a limit to their overall spending power in the segment. In the face of a certain type of movie, if they spend too much on one part of it, it will definitely affect the consumption level of another part."


    Ronan sat at the top of the conference table and never spoke.


    Kevin Fitch took the call at this time, he said very directly: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics'' Justice League Cinematic Universe project will form a direct competition with our Avengers project!"


    After hearing this, Ronan suddenly thought of something. When the schedule of "Batman vs. Superman" was first announced, Warner Bros. specially chose to be released on the same weekend as "Captain America: Civil War", and its direct competition suppressed The purpose is very obvious.


    But later, Warner Bros. changed the schedule of "Batman v Superman".


    If you infer the motivation from the results, it is very likely that after Warner Bros. held an internal preview for "Batman v Superman", confidence became a little lacking.


    Robert Iger said: "Competition is inevitable, we must first do ourselves."


    Ronan said at this time: "We are one step ahead and don¡¯t need to pay too much attention to our competitors. George, Kevin, your work and energy are all focused on film production and plan execution, dealing with competitive matters, it¡¯s up to me and Bao Bo is responsible."


    George Clint nodded slightly: "Okay, I see."


    Ronan added: "I have a lot of contacts with Warner Bros. and I know more about Kevin Tesuhara. He himself is not good at the film business, but likes to directly intervene, which may cause some troubles to the project itself. ."


    Robert Iger said: "I carefully watched the movies that Warner Bros. sold out in recent years. The performance of the movie actually depends on the support of the "Harry Potter" series, and then the "Batman" that we collaborated with. There are very few successful films, and even projects like the two sequels of "The Matrix", "Troy", "Catwoman" and "Superman Returns" are far from reaching the expected performance."


    Ronan didn''t say much. What he did before was also inappropriate to say. The best way is to wait for the fermentation.


    In the past two years, he has actually done a lot with Warner Bros.


    Participate in the "Batman" series to dilute Warner Bros'' earnings; win over Christopher Nolan, so that Warner Bros. will lose a big help in the future; invite Wen Ziren to join the relativity entertainment system, and Warner Bros. will inevitably lose a large number of horror movies with small and popular horror movies ; Push Zach Schneider in front of Warner Bros. to prevent Warner Bros from not paying attention to the director and so on.


    Ronan vaguely remembers that the first candidate for Warner Bros. to run the DC superhero series and the Justice League was not Zach Schneider, but George Miller.


    is the director who made the "Mad Max" series.


    But the emergence of Zach Schneider changed everything.


    Now, under the impetus of Ronan, Zach Schneider has completely entered the vision of Warner Bros. It is impossible for George Miller to appear as an alternative.


    The influence of these is not obvious now, and will not be prominent until later.


    In fact, if Warner Bros. and DC Comics can stabilize and choose the right director and producer, the Justice League may not have a bright future.


    But Ronan won''t let them stabilize.


    Shortly after the press conference of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, under Ronan¡¯s instruction, Marvel Entertainment and Embassy Pictures also jointly convened a press conference to announce "The Hulk", "Iron Man 2," Plans and schedules related to Thor and Captain America.


    And in an unexpected way, announced that "Avengers" will be officially released in 2009!


    After this press conference, according to Ronan''s information, Warner Bros. and the top executives of DC Comics jumped around and decided to speed up the "Justice League" movie universe project.


    After all, they didn''t even plan for the first part, but their competitors had prepared the entire first phase.


    This also makes it inevitable that the DC Comics executives, who have maintained an advantage over Marvel for many years in film adaptation, have some psychological imbalance.


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics are inevitably brought to life by Relativity Entertainment.


    Of course, Ronan is also very clear that what Warner Bros. and DC Comics hold in their hands is a king bomb. Even if it is played in the worst way, it will still have a considerable influence.


    No one can deny this.


    The North American summer file is fighting fiercely. While "Iron Man" is selling at the North American box office, the overseas popularity has gradually increased. When the North American box office is approaching 300 million US dollars, the global box office has exceeded 400 million US dollars in one fell swoop.


    Not to mention that the screening is far from over, just this number is enough to make Marvel Pictures start the next plan.


    As we all know, the box office only accounts for a part of the income of Hollywood movies, and in superhero movies, the box office accounts for a smaller proportion of the income. "Iron Man" has too many profit points. It is only a comic item, because the film tape With the popularity and attention, Iron Man comics sold millions of copies, with sales reaching nearly 18 million US dollars.


    As for traditional peripheral products such as dolls, dolls, and stationery, the sales are equally astonishing. According to statistics, the sales of various peripheral products in North America have also exceeded 100 million US dollars. You can basically see wearing steel in all parts of the United States. Movie fans and comics fans who haunt the mask.


    On a new weekend, Universal Pictures¡¯ "Miami Storm" launched on the North American theaters.


    Ronan did not pay any more attention, left Los Angeles to Cannes, France, to the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, to participate in the premiere of "The Infinite Walker" at the festival.


    The film¡¯s premiere lineup is extremely luxurious, led by director Martin Scorsese, and the three big stars Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Jack Nicholson are all present.


    Among the supporting roles are Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Jessica Chastain and other small famous actors.


    Although Ronan also played a small supporting role, he never used himself as an actor, did not stop on the red carpet at all, and walked through the media area directly into the theater.


    Tom Cruise, who was the first to walk on the red carpet to pull the atmosphere, is already in the theater.


    "I haven''t been to Cannes for a long time." Tom Cruise said: "It should be a long time since I attended a European film festival."


    Ronan said casually: "This shows that you don''t need the film festival to increase your reputation."


    Tom Cruise smiled and said, ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to recall something. I attended the three major European film festivals last time and I haven¡¯t gotten divorced yet.¡±


    Ronan remembered: "Open Eyes Caution."


    Tom Cruise nodded slightly: "In 1999, the opening film of the Venice Film Festival."


    Ronan had some vague impressions, remembering to read the relevant news, in order to match the atmosphere of the film "Open Eyes", Nicole Kidman generously lifted up her skirt on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival and told the media I showed off **** **** with fans Compared to her scale in the movie, this is of course nothing.


    Tom Cruise suddenly asked, "Do we have any hope of getting Palme d¡¯Or?"


    Ronan shook his head: "The winner may be very low."


    This has nothing to do with the film. It is purely based on the conclusion drawn by the jury. The chairman of the jury of the three major film festivals has too much power in the selection of awards.


    Ronan also recently learned that the film festival organizing committee only finalized the chairman of the jury, the king of sunglasses from Hong Kong City.


    In the style of the King of Sunglasses, for the art film festival, the commercialized "Infinite Walker" is very biased, and I am afraid it will not meet his aesthetics.


    Of course, it¡¯s not that there are no candidates who support relativity entertainment in the jury. For example, the lady Lizao and the director of Halodan are all members of the jury.


    But the power gap between the general judges and the chairman of the jury is too great.


    Jessica Chastain came over to say hello, saw Ronan and Tom Cruise chatting, and left soon.


    Waiting for Martin Scorsese to come in, Ronan chatted with him a few more words, and then walked into the theater.


    Somewhat unexpectedly, Ronan met a very familiar person before entering the theater.


    "Hi, Ronan." The tall woman with blond hair greeted him proactively: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan put away the sudden accident and said, "I didn''t expect to see you here, Carmen."

 Chapter 932： Estonia

    Latest website: The man standing opposite Ronan has a long body, a blond shawl, and a retro black one-shoulder dress, which not only highlights the snow-white skin, but also has both classic and modern beauty.


    Carmen Case, although far away from the fashion industry, is still called the **** of card by countless people and the media.


    At the same time, Ronan was the first and possibly the only ex-girlfriend to have a serious relationship since he came to this world.


    The two hadn''t seen each other for many years, and they were a bit strange.


    Ronan smiled and said, "I was so surprised to meet you here."


    Carmen Case said openly: "I''m not surprised, because I came here specifically to find you."


    Ronan looked at the people coming and going around, as well as the constant attention paid, and suggested: "This is not a place to talk. Let''s talk to another place?"


    Carmen Case smiled and said, "Okay."


    Ronan has participated in the Cannes Film Festival many times and is familiar with the surroundings of the Palais des Festivals. Considering the possible impact, he did not choose a place with too much privacy. Instead, he took Carmen Case to the cafe on the first floor. There are special decks.


    Ordering coffee for Carmen Case, Ronan asked, "Why don''t you call me."


    Carmen Case smiled: "I lost your contact information."


    This sentence contains too much content, perhaps deliberately.


    Ronan knew very well that the two of them gradually became indifferent, but in the end there was no contact, the main reason was with him.


    Maybe Carmen Case has been waiting for a formal promise or admission, but what about him? After all, he made a specific choice similar to Leonardo.


    "I met your former agent some time ago." Ronan said: "She talked about your situation."


    Carmen Cass continued his words and said: "After I quit the fashion circle, she was disappointed and took another model."


    Ronan smiled: "I have seen it, and her vision is as good as ever."


    "Really?" Carmen Case suddenly asked deliberately: "Have you seen the new model she brought?"


    Ronan immediately heard the urgency of these words and waved his hand: "What I saw at a party is not what you think."


    Carmen Cass couldn''t help laughing: "I didn''t mean anything else. We broke up peacefully back then, and I never complained about you."


    This kind of remarks made people get along more harmoniously. Ronan also laughed and asked deliberately: "Really not?"


    The strangeness between the two gradually disappeared, as if returning to the year, Carmen Cass said seriously: "Speaking of which, I also want to thank you for giving up that year, otherwise..."


    Ronan pointed at her: "Is it necessary to accuse me like this?"


    Carmen Cass smiled so that his eyes narrowed into a long line: "I have seen a lot of Hollywood gossip news these years."


    "Well, I admit it." Ronan was also calm: "Hollywood was too tempting to me at that time. I didn''t want to give up a forest just because of a tree."


    Carmen Case picked up the coffee cup and took a sip: "After all, the past is over."


    Ronan said: "I hope we will be friends in the future."


    Carmen Cass suddenly put down the coffee cup, opened the business card holder, took out a business card, and handed it to Ronan: "To be honest, I came here to look for you specially this time."


    Ronan looked down at his business card: "The chairman of the Estonian Tourism Association, the vice chairman of the Estonian Chess Association, the vice chairman of the Estonian Film Association..."


    This series of titles is even more surprising than Ronan seeing Carmen Case here.


    Carmen-Cass said: "I have quit the fashion circle and started business. My hometown, my country, and many places are not satisfactory. In recent years, the speed of development has been slower and slower. I succeeded, and I hope that my homeland Helped."


    Ronan doesn''t know Estonia, he just knows roughly that the economic situation of these countries that changed drastically in those years is not good.


    It seems that Estonia is developing well in these countries.


    Ronan collected the business card and gave his personal business card to Carmen Case: "This is my contact information. I will not stay in France for long. You can contact me when I go to Los Angeles."


    Carmen Case looked at it, only Ronan''s name and phone number were on it.


    She put it away solemnly: "I saw the news this morning and knew that you were in Cannes, thinking that you should come to the premiere of "Infinite Walker", and came here to wait for you."


    Ronan asked, "Is there something I want to help? I will try my best for you."


    As long as it''s Carmen Case''s personal matter, he will help whatever he can.


    Carmen Case shook his head: "Actually, I have done a good job these years. Ronan, do you remember what I said back then?"


    Ronan frowned first, then remembered: "The richest man?"


    "Probably I learned a lot from you in those few years." Carmen Case was somewhat proud: "I am not only the richest woman in Estonia, but also the richest."


    Ronan laughed: "Congratulations."


    "I have always hoped that I can do something for my motherland while making a fortune." Carmen Case is full of love for Estonia, just like she did in the past. The world''s top supermodels like her can stay in Prosperous Western Europe or the United States, live the life you want. But she eventually chose to return to Estonia.


    This is not to mention unique among supermodels born in Eastern Europe, Southern Europe and Russia, but also extremely rare.


    Models from these regions, as long as they can make a little bit of fame, they always flee.


    Ronan said, "Carmen, you are the same Carmen I know. You always have a lot of shining points on your body, and you do things unexpectedly."


    Carmen Cass said modestly: "Compared with the results you have made, I am far behind."


    "Let''s talk about it." Ronan asked directly: "What are you going to let me do for help."


    Carmen Case knows Ronan to a certain extent, knowing that it can be discussed, but if he agrees or not, it depends on the specifics.


    This is not her private business, and it is impossible to force others.


    "I''ve been to Bulgaria and Romania some time ago." Carmen Case said solemnly: "I learned from the film associations of these two countries that Relativity Entertainment is negotiating with them to discuss the establishment of overseas filming bases. "


    Ronan nodded slightly: "There is such a thing."


    This matter was initially matched by Uvi Bauer and was responsible for the initial contact. After the two parties entered the formal negotiation, the formal negotiation team of Relativity Entertainment stepped in, and Uvi Bauer returned to Los Angeles to continue to be the director of his dreams.


    Carmen Keys said: "Can Estonia join in? Compared to Bulgaria and Romania, Estonia is not inferior. You can send people to investigate and then make a decision."


    This can not only bring economic effects, but also effectively promote Estonia.


    Ronan said: "Carmen, this is not a personal matter between you and me, but a group company, a country. I can''t give you any promise."


    Carmen Kath answered, "I understand."


    Ronan would not make a decision just because he was an old lover. After thinking for a while, he said: "I will send someone to visit Estonia later. I will talk about specific matters after the inspection."


    "Yes." Carmen Case was already satisfied with the result, but she tentatively asked: "Don''t you go there yourself?"


    Ronan refused without hesitation: "I don''t allow time, so I won''t go." He turned and said, "When you come to Los Angeles again, you must notify me."


    Carmen Keith smiled and said: "If Relativity Entertainment and Estonia reach a cooperation, I will definitely go to Los Angeles."


    Ronan knows very well that Carmen Case and Estonia can be said to be the epitome of European countries'' treatment of Hollywood.


    Today, European countries are racing to welcome the arrival of Hollywood, and the Hollywood team is glad to go.


    When filming in Europe, Hollywood personnel can enjoy a somewhat vacation experience, and the greater motivation comes from financial considerations.


    In particular, Central and Eastern European countries have been very attractive in recent years with the support of film and television projects and cheap labor costs.


    The logic of European countries is that Hollywood¡¯s local production of film and television dramas will create local jobs and drive local consumption. It can also play a role in publicity around the world and increase its popularity, thereby boosting the tourism industry. Running these projects will promote the country. The economy is worth the investment.


    If it is a mere framing, it is actually not worthwhile. Ronan has already begun to consider whether he can obtain generous tax rebates or other financial support clauses in his contact with Estonia during his conversation with Carmen Case.


    Ronan did not return to the premiere of "The Infinite Walker" and invited Carmen Case to have dinner with him, and then returned to the hotel alone.


    That evening, he contacted Robert Iger and asked him to send a professional team to study in Estonia.


    Early the next morning, Ronan flew to the UK, handled some matters about Manchester United, and returned directly to Los Angeles.


    "Infernal Walker" attracted widespread attention at the Cannes Film Festival, especially the number of times that Tom Cruise''s character said F in the film, almost breaking the record.


    Although this is an American gangster movie , its evaluation in Europe is not bad, and even many professional media believe that this is one of the best movies in Martin Scorsese''s directorial career so far.


    Ronan still appreciates the Hong Kong version more, but he also knows that the realistic style of the US version is more suitable for the Western market.


    This is the inevitable result of cultural differences.


    As for the "Infinite Walkers" who want to get Palme d''Or, the odds are so small that they are negligible, and Tom Cruise and Will Smith are basically out of the performance awards.


    Most likely, "Infinite Walker" only received a few consolation prizes.


    If it was known earlier that the chairman of the jury was the king of sunglasses, Ronan might have let "Infinite Walker" cancel the tour of Cannes.


    But this year, it was not until a month and a half before the film festival that Cannes announced the list of candidates for the jury.


    Fortunately, the goal of Infinite Walker is the North American awards season at the end of the year, and the Cannes Film Festival is just one of many award-winning itineraries.

 Chapter 933： Sword to the End of the World

    The latest website: The Cannes Film Festival will soon have the results of the awards. A film that Ronan has never heard of, "The Wind Blows the Rice Waves" won this year''s Palme d''Or.


    And under the insistence of the King of Sunglasses, this year''s Cannes Film Festival also appeared super spectacle.


    According to the results announced at the awards ceremony, there are a total of five film kings and six queens in this Cannes Film Festival!


    Looking at the A-level film festivals all over the world, this is a wonder.


    It can only be said that it is worthy of the style of the king of sunglasses, and what he did is absolutely unexpected.


    At the same time, this also greatly reduces the gold content of each actor and queen.


    It is said that the jury was the same as Quentin Tarantino as the chairman of the jury. In the final selection meeting, many judges and the King of Sunglasses quarreled fiercely, but the judging mechanism of the three major European film festivals determined the jury. The chairman holds great power.


    This directly led to the division of the jury. When the closing ceremony and awards ceremony were held, there was a shocking scene. The jury members who were supposed to be the protagonists were late for a full 15 minutes.


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith naturally missed any performance awards.


    However, the jury still gave Martin Scorsese a lot of face, and "The Infinite Walker" won the jury award.


    This is a veritable consolation prize, because there are also Palme d¡¯Or and the jury award.


    The film festival ended successfully in a "multi-win" situation. The King of Sunglasses built a "Harmonious Film Festival" through the multi-win strategy of award-winning works in an elegant and beautiful manner, gentle and light wrist.


    Perhaps, the 59th Cannes Film Festival itself is a realistic film directed by the King of Sunglasses.


    In Los Angeles, Robert Iger quickly formed an inspection team, rushed to France to meet Carmen Case, and then went to Estonia for related inspections.


    As for Carmen Case, Ronan will certainly not go back, and can only be treated as an old friend who may cooperate.


    What happened back then, Ronan will not regret since he made a choice.


    It is estimated that many men have similar ideas.


    After 20 years of sharpening the sword, who doesn''t want to wade the sword to walk the world, step across the mountains and plains, cross the valleys and rivers, to taste the beautiful flowers of the world?


    How many men are willing to walk out of the house excitedly and fall down before reaching the entrance of the village? Then go home obediently, marry a wife and have children...


    Mr. Jin on the other side of the Pacific also said: Man, you have to go with the sword!


    Who didn''t know that the originator of Dongfang Jacksu took seven wives?


    Back in Los Angeles, Ronan took the time to go to the newly established Princess Animation Studio. At present, the studio is still recruiting people from all over the world with Chris Buck''s team as the core.


    Ronan does not have high requirements for the Princess Animation Studio in the short term, at least he must have the ability to produce two animated feature films at the same time.


    It¡¯s not enough to rely on Chris Barker¡¯s team, but they are the cornerstone of the Princess Animation Studio.


    Ronan just checked the progress of the work, did not say much, and will not arrange a specific animated feature film for the time being.


    In addition to improving the staff, Princess Animation Studio also needs to carry out technical coordination. Pixar Studio provides the world''s most outstanding animation production equipment and software, and a technical team led by John Lasseter is responsible for the Princess Animation Studio Technical training matters.


    According to Ronan''s proposal, after these tasks are completed, the Princess Animation Studio will use Andersen''s fairy tale "Snow Queen" as a template to adapt an animated short film for practice.


    This princess movie will definitely not be the old princess movie of Disney Animation Studios.


    Specifically, we have to wait for Princess Animation Studio to stabilize.


    Ronan didn''t stay longer in the Princess Animation Studio. After a few conversations with Chris Buck and John Lasseter, he went to the floor where the post-production studio was located.


    Due to the serious aging of various equipment at Warner Studios, Christopher Nolan chose the Theory of Relativity Building to complete the post-production of The Dark Knight.


    This is also generating revenue for Relativity Entertainment. The "Dark Knight" crew rents a post-production studio, which requires payment.


    Ronan had just got out of the elevator and saw Heath Ledger head on.


    "Good morning, Mr. Anderson." Heath Ledger greeted him actively.


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "Why do you have time to come over today?"


    Heath Ledger said: "There are several segments that need to be dubbed."


    Ronan nodded slightly and praised: "I watched some of the clips you took. It was excellent. You contributed an outstanding performance."


    Heath Ledger smiled: "Thank you."


    Ronan patted his arm lightly and said, "The clown is just a fictional character. His madness is because of the protagonist''s halo bonus."


    Heath Ledger thought Ronan would be preaching like he did in the "Brokeback Mountain" crew, and immediately said: "Mr. Anderson, I won''t take up your precious time. I''ll talk another day."


    Ronan didn''t say much, "Goodbye."


    Connie, who followed Ronan, watched Heath Ledger leave, probably because she was used to thinking from Ronan''s standpoint, and felt that this young actor was rude.


    "What''s wrong?" Ronan noticed that Connie was looking at Heath Ledger''s back with strange eyes.


    Connie said directly: "This person is a little proud."


    Ronan didn''t take it seriously: "Talented people are always a little arrogant."


    He should have heard Ronan and Heath Ledger talking. The door of a nearby office opened and Christopher Nolan came out to say hello: "Hi, Ronan. I just heard the voice and thought it was you..."


    Ronan walked towards him: "I met Heath Ledger, and talked a few words."


    Christopher Nolan invited Ronan and Connie into the office and said: "There are a few episodes that were not well recorded on site. Heath Ledger came to record today. This is his final job in the production stage."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words: "Apart from propaganda, has Heath Ledger''s work on the crew been completed?"


    Christopher Nolan answered: "Heath Ledger has already started a new job. He has taken over two new films, one is Weinstein Pictures'' "I''m Not There", a music album theme. The other seems to be The details of Sony Entertainment¡¯s project are not very clear..."


    Ronan said: "His career is going well now."


    With a new job and new role, it shows that Heath Ledger has come out of the role of the clown, perhaps he has already come out.


    Ronan turned to ask, "How is "The Dark Knight" going on?"


    Christopher Nolan replied: "Post-production has just begun and Hans Zimmer has agreed to continue to score the film. Many post-production tasks are in the first stage. It is expected that all productions will not be completed until the end of the year at the earliest."


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, the film will be released next year in the summer season. There is plenty of time."


    "Warner Bros. is a bit worried." Christopher Nolan said: "Charles Rowan has asked me several times."


    He looked at Ronan: "It should be related to the success of "Iron Man" and the failure of "Superman Returns". I got relevant news that Warner Bros. is preparing to overthrow "Batman" and "Watchmen", all other DC super The Hero Movie Project is preparing to build the Justice League movie universe like Marvel Entertainment."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Actually, they want to do more articles in the "Batman" series."


    Christopher Nolan asked slightly surprised: "What do Warner Bros. and DC Comics want to do?"


    This is directly related to himself, so he has to care.


    Ronan revealed a little bit: "Charles Rowan talked to me some time ago and hoped that Shahai Entertainment would withdraw from the third part of the series "The Dark Knight Rises" and be filmed solely by Warner Bros."


    Christopher Nolan frowned: "Aren''t they breaking the agreement? I won''t agree! Ronan, you know, I will always be on your side, if..."


    Ronan raised his hand and interrupted Christopher Nolan''s words: "Chris, this involves the commercial competition between the two companies. You should not participate in this series. You do this according to your plan, and you don¡¯t have to worry about me and Relativity Entertainment. ."


    "I..." Christopher Nolan was suddenly moved: "My strength is limited, and may not be able to help you much. But Ronan, as long as you need it, even if you speak, I will always be on your side."


    Ronan smiled and said: "I know, don''t worry, even if Shahai Entertainment quits, Warner Bros. will pay a certain price."


    Christopher Nolan contacted this month''s movie: "Does the success of "Iron Man" and the failure of "Superman Returns" make the relationship between Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. very subtle?"


    Ronan said: "This little problem can be handled by Relativity Entertainment."


    The box office of "Superman Returns" is too far from what Warner Bros. expected. After just sitting on the top spot of the North American box office for a week, the box office fell to 21.01 million US dollars the following weekend. "Taking away the first position.


    Even if the latter¡¯s first week of box office of 25.72 million US dollars, relative to the investment of 135 million US dollars, it can be called Dapujie.


    This weekend, "Iron Man" crossed the US$300 million mark at the North American box office, reaching a total of US$311.01 million.


    According to the trend since its release, the North American box office of the film exceeded 350 million US dollars without any difficulty.


    The overseas response is still worse than in North America, but the cumulative overseas box office has reached nearly 180 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 500 million US dollars in a few days.


    "Iron Man" was also smoothly released on the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean. At present, the box office has accumulated 57.2 million soft sister coins. It takes a little luck if the box office exceeds 100 million.


    However, the pirated peripheral products related to it have been raging over there.


    According to the statistics of the Eastern Branch of Embassy Pictures, there are only gun versions on the Internet, with more than five versions.


    No way, this kind of thing is really not something that Relativity Entertainment can solve.


    Ronan, who has had personal experience, knows best that there is no way to unite Hollywood.


    The two discussed Warner Bros¡¯s Justice League Cinematic Universe project for a while, and Christopher Nolan suddenly said: ¡°By the way, Ronan, the first draft of the script for the new project I told you last time has been completed.¡±

 Chapter 934： Last Stand

    Latest website: As expected by Ronan, the first draft script written by the Nolan Brothers, which is directly translated and called "Foundation Laying", has 90% of the main plot almost the same as the previous "Inception".


    Ronan remembers clearly that "Inception" is just a translation of China Film, and the original English name of the film has nothing to do with the four words Inception.


    "Not bad." Ronan closed the script and said, "Very imaginative."


    Christopher Nolan smiled and said: "This is a science fiction theme. After "Fatal Magic" and "The Dark Knight", I want to try a new theme."


    Ronan thought for a while and said: "The concept is a science fiction type, but the film needs something to watch. I think some action elements should be added."


    Christopher Nolan has always been a commercial film director, and this has never changed: "Me and Jonathan had the same idea. Originally, after I put forward my initial ideas, Jonathan wanted to make a complete action film, but I remember you said However, the old-fashioned traditional action movies are outdated, and the pure action types do not suit my ideas. What this movie wants to show is the dream and memory aspects. The combination of science fiction and action is the most appropriate way."


    Ronan agreed: "Dreamland is a high-level concept, and the action element helps make such high-level concepts easy to understand."


    As investors and producers, you must consider the market. Any major investment in commercial films that does not consider the box office and the market is a brain-dead behavior.


    Christopher Nolan thought Ronan had doubts, and quickly said: "I have been thinking about this subject for many years and have a relatively mature plan. Many years ago, I began to have a strong interest in the theme of dreams, especially in the sober. The kind of relationship between the world and dream life."


    He glanced at Ronan and continued: "I always think this is a very interesting and contradictory point of view. In dreams, whether it is a fearful, happy, or idealized state, it is actually the human brain and mind. , The uncontrollable things created by ideology, and the imaginary space created by dreams is extraordinary. I have always considered how to display this infinite energy on the big screen, using a large-scale science fiction from a very humanistic perspective Expressed in the form of an action movie."


    Ronan nodded slowly, as if thinking.


    Christopher Nolan added: "The core point of this movie is that the creation of a concept is actually equivalent to a parasite with extremely flexible vitality. The traces of it crawling will always exist somewhere in your brain. If someone If you can invade your dream space, use an extremely real means to act recklessly, and even steal a concept of incomparable privacy, this kind of storytelling entry point will be very fascinating."


    Ronan patted the script lightly and said, "Chris, this is what attracts me most about your script. It''s full of entertainment, diversified performance and horror, everything can happen."


    Christopher Nolan asked: "This project..."


    Ronan said: "I have confidence in you. You directly submit the script to Shahai Entertainment, and they will negotiate with you about the project at the fastest speed."


    Although such trust is a good thing, Christopher Nolan felt that some things must be said before: "Ronan, this project may require a very high investment. My preliminary estimate is about 150 million US dollars. In addition, I I hope there will be enough time to complete this movie, because the things I want to express here are questions that I have been thinking about since I was sixteen."


    Ronan returned the script to Christopher Nolan and said: "These are not problems. I will let Shahai Entertainment list "Foundation Laying" as the company''s first category of major projects.


    "Thank you." Christopher Nolan said sincerely: "Ronan, thank you for your continued support."


    Ronan smiled: "You''re welcome. Chris, I must bring a masterpiece."


    Christopher Nolan vowed: "It will."


    In the past, "Inception" may have some mysteries, but it is also a classic in commercial films, and it has achieved a double harvest of box office and word of mouth.


    This one, plus "The Dark Knight", also made Christopher Nolan become a **** among movie fans.


    Even as a director, Christopher Nolan is like a big star, with a huge fan base.


    The IMDB score ranking battle between "The Dark Knight" and "The Godfather" and "Shawshank''s Redemption" changed the IMDB scoring rules for a while.


    The fans of these three factions attacked each other in a melee, which can be called the biggest spectacle in IMDB''s history.


    When Ronan left, Christopher Nolan mentioned that after filming "The Dark Knight", Christian Bell accepted an invitation from 20th Century Fox to participate in "Terminator 4", which has already been confirmed by 20th Century Fox. Shooting.


    Twentieth Century Fox has published a lot of news about this new project, and its production budget is as high as 200 million US dollars!


    This has not yet accounted for the cost of 20th Century Fox''s previous copyright recovery from Warner Bros.


    According to the estimates of the publicity and distribution investment of large-scale commercial films in Hollywood today, 20th Century Fox will invest 100 million US dollars or more in the future for the promotion and distribution of this film.


    Ronan took practical actions to enable Twentieth Century Fox to **** the filming rights of the "Terminator" series from Warner Bros.


    Twentieth Century Fox attaches great importance to this project and wants to reproduce the glory of "Terminator 2". For this reason, he contacted James Cameron and wanted to invite James Cameron to be a producer or screenwriter.


    But James Cameron has a contract with Relativity Entertainment. In the past two years, he will continue to work hard for the filming and production of "Avatar". In addition to the shadow of the cooperation with 20th Century Fox, he did not hesitate to reject the 20th Century Fox. invite.


    The production budget alone is as high as 200 million U.S. dollars, and 20th Century Fox does not care.


    Ronan didn''t know, which high-level Twentieth Century Fox had thought of a coup, to join in the "Terminator 4" project by poaching and cooperating with Relativity Entertainment, and having achieved great success.


    Christian Bale is just one of the people who was poached by Twentieth Century Fox.


    They had contact with the Nolan brothers, but they were rejected by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan. Apart from other things, the work of these two people has long been scheduled for the next few years.


    Twentieth Century Fox finally chose Paul Haggis, who had collaborated with Relativity Entertainment. This famous director, screenwriter and producer of "Crash" will serve as the screenwriter and executive producer of "Terminator 4" Film people.


    The two works written by Paul Haggis in the past are well-known, giving Twentieth Century Fox enough confidence.


    These two works are "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby".


    Twentieth Century Fox is currently looking for a director. Their first choice is still a director who has successfully cooperated with Relativity Entertainment. It is said that the first candidate is Gilmour Del Toro. The negotiation between the two parties has been carried out and they can sign at any time. stage.


    Gilmour Del Toro is very interested in robotics projects.


    There is also news that after the completion of "Pan''s Labyrinth", Gilmour Del Toro is also looking for new long-term partners, and has promoted the robots and monsters he mentioned to Ronan to many companies. Movie project.


    Although there is no clear news from the 20th Century Fox, Ronan inferred that since the 20th Century Fox and Gilmour del Toro all intend to cooperate, it is estimated that the 20th Century Fox will invest in the filming of Gilmour del Toro in the future. Robots and monsters project.


    This possibility is extremely high.


    Speaking of it, Ronan also admires a bit. Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s treatment of relativistic entertainment is, to a certain extent, similar to the treatment of Walt Disney.


    In the twentieth century, Fox snatched one film project after another from Relativity Entertainment, and tried to attract talents who had long-term cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.


    This seems to be taking the road of relativity entertainment, making relativity entertainment nowhere to go.


    Ronan has been watching with a cold eye, and Relativity Entertainment has no reason to prevent people like Paul Haggis, Christian Bell and Gilmour Del Toro from cooperating with Twentieth Century Fox. After all, these people have no long-term contracts with Relativity Entertainment. There is no competition clause.


    No matter from which aspect, they have the freedom to cooperate with any film company.


    Ronan just asked Relativity Entertainment to save more funds and more resources, allowing Robert Iger to continue to make relevant plans according to changes in the situation, and wait for opportunities that may arise in the future.


    Either you don''t move, or you move, you will get a hit.


    Twentieth Century Fox still looks strong. There are also many heavyweight films released in this summer file. The most eye-catching one is undoubtedly "X-Men 3: Last Stand" adapted from Marvel comics.


    This is also the end of Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "X-Men" trilogy. Its production budget is as high as 210 million U.S. dollars. The release time is selected as one of the best schedules in May before Memorial Day. weekend.


    Perhaps it was Marvel Entertainment¡¯s years of harassment that affected Twentieth Century Fox or perhaps the new comics of "Fantastic Four" brought negative effects. In this "X-Men" movie In the twentieth century, Fox made many irrational choices.


    For example, the Phoenix girl was completely blackened and killed Professor X.


    For example, Wolverine and the Phoenix girl get together, and the dead laser eyes are green.


    For example, Wolverine finally killed the Phoenix woman.


    In short, the relationship is messy, and the handling is relatively bad, and the reputation of the film is not ideal.


    However, the first two "X-Men" have accumulated a large number of fans. This is not only the sequel, but also the gimmick of the trilogy''s finale. The premiere attendance of "X-Men 3: Last Stand" is still very amazing.


    On the first weekend in North America, "X-Men 3: Last Stand" had a box office of $102.75 million.


    Counting the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, the four-day box office was $122.86 million!

 Chapter 935： Super Bento King

    The latest website: Today¡¯s Hollywood, North America¡¯s first weekend box office is very rare. "X-Men 3: Last Stand" is undoubtedly a huge commercial success.


    At the Fox Tower, Jim Prolos looked at the young man in front of him who had come back from London, England, and said: "Although the "X-Men" trilogy is over, we will still dig deeper into the market value of this series."


    James Murdoch was standing in front of the French windows with his arms folded, looking at the Relativity Building not far away, with a look of interest: "Tell me."


    Jim Prolos said immediately: "At present, we are preparing to operate two projects, which are the personal films of two extremely popular characters in "X-Men", namely "Wolverine" and "Magneto".


    "I understand "Wolverine", this is the most popular character." James Murdoch questioned: "But villains like Magneto also shoot independent films..."


    Jim Pross said: "We intend to portray him into a character who is both righteous and evil, taking care of the overall situation at every critical moment."


    James Murdoch said: "I have limited knowledge in this regard. You are an expert and you are responsible."


    Having said that, Jim Prolos reported one by one: "In addition to the "X-Men" series, we also have a number of first-line film projects in the filming or in preparation."


    James Murdoch did not speak, and seemed to care less about the same.


    Jim Prolos would not think so, saying: "In the next three to four years, 20th Century Fox will have several major production film projects one after another. Ridley Scott''s "The Pharaoh and the Gods" and Roland -"Ten Thousand Years Before History" directed by Emmerich is currently being filmed, and "Robin Hood" is about to start filming. The production budget for these three projects averaged US$140 million."


    James Murdoch said at this time: "On the scale of 20th Century Fox, only large production projects will have enough profitability."


    This is the basic rule for the survival of major Hollywood companies. Otherwise, major Hollywood companies will not go ahead and shoot commercial films with a total investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, let alone push the barriers for first-line production higher and higher.


    Jim Prolos continued: "Not only these three, "Terminator 4" with a production budget of US$200 million has basically determined the main creative team. There is also a disaster-type theme about storms, which is also steadily advancing, and it is expected to be invested. Around 150 million US dollars."


    James Murdoch nodded slowly, and then asked: "Is it possible to run so many top production projects at the same time?


    "It''s a bit nervous." Jim Prolos said with a smile: "But when the film is released, as long as the box office reaches our lowest expectations, the funding situation of Twentieth Century Fox will immediately ease."


    James Murdoch said: "Follow your plan."


    Jim Pross went on to say: "We are still looking for other suitable large production projects..."


    James Murdoch thought of something: "Is there no way in Fantastic Four?"


    "It''s better not to start again for the time being." Jim Prolos is still very wise: "The influence of the comics is still there, and the first negative influence has not disappeared."


    He sighed, shirking responsibility and shifting the target: "Relativistic Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment have done too much on "Fantastic Four"!"


    James Murdoch said: "Are they still aggressive?"


    Jim Prolos said: "The lawsuits regarding "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men" have never stopped. We can''t remain passive, Ronan Anderson..."


    "Don''t act rashly." James Murdoch interrupted him: "I said, Ronan Anderson''s problem is my responsibility."


    Jim Pross doesn''t talk much anymore. James Murdoch has always been a man of great means. He has won many battles by unconventional means. Maybe he can really teach Ronan Anderson to be a man.


    James Murdoch finally asked: "How is Fox Online developing? Can it compete with Netflix?"


    Jim Prolos immediately suffered a bit, but he could only tell the truth: "In the short term, it is difficult for Fox Online to pose a threat to Netflix. After all, Netflix has accumulated years of accumulation, and we are just getting started."


    These are facts that exist objectively, and James Murdoch cannot deny it.


    He has done some understanding. After Ronan Anderson acquired Netflix, he has actually been preparing for future development and accumulating strength in the past few years. At that time, Netflix had neither a competitor nor attention. As a result, several years of content, After the accumulation of capital, technology and users, Netflix took off, not only opened up a number of new businesses, but also formed an absolute leading edge.


    Jim Prolos added: "One thing, we must admit that Netflix''s solo dramas have a high quality rate. In this regard, Shahai Entertainment has a huge advantage behind them."


    James Murdoch stopped looking at the Theory of Relativity Building, and said: "Don''t worry, catch up step by step."


    Entering June, Netflix streaming media once again launched a new solo series. After more than a year of series, there is a saying from the outside world that has gradually become popular-Netflix produced, it must be a boutique!


    Therefore, as soon as Lao Bai, who does not run the hall, went online, he attracted countless fans.


    "Breaking Bad" even though only seven episodes were released in the first season, it received unanimous praise. Netflix''s streaming media scored 9.7 points!


    The IMDB score is as high as 9.5!


    The ultra-high reputation has brought continuous growth in traffic and subscription users. After Netflix''s global registered users exceeded 100 million, the number of paying users exceeded 75 million in one fell swoop.


    "Breaking Bad" added 2.7 million new paying users to the Netflix network in its first week of launch.


    Although it is not as high as 95 million paying subscribers at the peak of American cable TV, this is the sum of all cable TV stations. Now Netflix has grown into a new media that no one can ignore!


    In order to further promote the Netflix network, Relativity Entertainment is also negotiating with the largest cable television service provider in the United States, Conscate, and the largest network telecommunications service provider ATamp;T.


    Netflix is ??completely different from a relatively closed Hollywood company such as Relativity Entertainment. To further expand, it needs more partners, a larger platform, and more money.


    To some extent, Ronan is also seeking more partners and potential allies.


    The purpose of Relativity Entertainment''s negotiations with ATamp;T and Conscutt is to achieve cross-shareholding between Netflix and the two companies in order to obtain more abundant network communication resources and the promotion of cable TV channels.


    Of course, even after the cross-shareholding, Relativity Entertainment will still hold an absolute controlling stake in Netflix.


    In addition, Relativity Entertainment will also become a shareholder of ATamp;T and Conscat.


    In fact, this is also conducive to increasing the risk resistance of Relativity Entertainment.


    Because "Breaking Bad" was well received and continued to drive new users, a week after the series went live, Netflix Streaming Media sent orders for the new season to Shahai Entertainment.


    Netflix streaming will have new dramas or sequels every month from the beginning of this year, and each drama can arouse continuous hot reviews on the Internet. The solo drama and Netflix¡¯s storm viewing mode are changing the audience. The mode of chasing drama.


    Also in early June, "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" officially entered the preparatory stage after more than half a year of early planning.


    This will be the drama with the highest investment of Shahai Entertainment since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, with a single-episode production budget of up to 5 million US dollars!


    The cost of costume magic drama is generally much higher than that of fashion drama.


    Even so, after many preparatory meetings, Ronan made the decision that this show will play down the magical elements to a certain extent while ensuring the plot.


    So why did Peter Jackson almost cut off all the magic content of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy back then? When the wizard Gandalf fights, he uses a lighting technique, then rushes up to smash his stick and slash with a sword? In addition to Meyer''s own good at close combat, it is not a budget shortage.


    In the film, what the wizard releases is not magic, but dollars!


    With a production budget of less than US$300 million, what kind of magic is needed to make such a "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    Peter Jackson can give Gandalf an illumination technique.


    "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" seems to have a large budget of $5 million for a single film. In fact, it is hard to shoot in Hollywood. At that time, you must go to Eastern Europe to mix tax rebates and financial subsidies, and the local labor costs are low. , Really has an advantage.


    The cost of hiring one person in California may hire five people in Central and Eastern Europe.


    What about this person? It is also protected by trade unions and other organizations. Once something goes wrong, there will be a lot of trouble.


    In contrast to those five people, minor injuries and minor bumps may not be a big deal at all. Maybe the local government will suppress them without the crew coming forward.


    There are really not too many people in Central and Eastern Europe who think about the overall investment situation.


    Ronan will control the overall situation for this series, but George Clint will be the producer. In a production plan he submitted, in order to save money, in addition to the previous matters, he also prepared Looking for dogs like huskies to act as ice wolves can huskies be qualified for shooting? Ronan is a little worried, so if Dohuski appears in the crew, will the crew collapse?


    The second generation of the wolf family each raises a husky. After the battlefield, the husky always reached a consensus with the enemy...


    No wonder the wolf family was about to die.


    In any case, "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" will soon be on the media platform, and the ultimate bento king will also embark on a super feat that will take ten years to cross the impeccable Great Wall and give people away.


    Thinking back to the last season, the Night King appeared in full atmosphere, neatly draped, bright armor, with all the troops, including all the staff of the staff, slowly walked from the flames, if it is equipped with a windbreaker, the little devil blows a fan next to it , Ma Ge is definitely resurrected.


    However, such a man who pulled the wind, just saw the dawn of victory in the ghost world, and died.


    The Night King and his comrades spent eight seasons with the fans of the drama. The finale is not yet complete, but the Night King bid farewell to everyone and left with the wind.

 Chapter 936： Fowler

    Latest website: In addition to "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", Ronan has also received good news. After careful consideration, David Fincher has decided to take the As the director and producer of "House of Cards", he will soon personally form a production team.


    Shahai Entertainment also extended an invitation to Kevin Spacey.


    The former Oscar winner for best actor has just experienced the commercial fiasco of "Superman Returns". It is the low period of salary and career. Faced with this extremely sincere invitation, he has agreed to participate in the audition for the drama.


    In addition, the first candidate for the heroine will be the famous actress Jennifer Connelly.


    Ang Lee''s version of "The Hulk" has had a huge negative impact. Not only himself, but the male and female protagonists are also not immune. This film almost ruined the commercial money of Eric Barna and Jennifer Connelly.


    Shahai Entertainment contacted his wife Jennifer Connelly through Paul Bettany, who played the role of "The Da Vinci Code". Although there are many large-scale scenes in the script, it is very important for actors like Jennifer Connelly. It doesn''t matter at all.


    Jennifer Connelly was very beautiful when she was young, especially in "Once Upon a Time in America". I don¡¯t know how many people moved, but as she gets older, her face seems to be sharper and sharper, without the innocent beauty of her youth. .


    This is suitable to star in a strong woman like Claire Underwood.


    The rest of the roles will be resolved through auditions after David Fincher forms the crew.


    Ronan and David Fincher have already reached a consensus on the style of this play, and they just describe the political figures and political operations in the dark.


    The Washington authorities are in darkness, which is the consensus of the American people.


    Another major drama "The Walking Dead" has reached the filming stage. Director Drew Gundam led the crew to shoot on-site in Georgia.


    Drew Gundam and Jos Weiden, who recommended him, have an idea about horror films, but the details have not yet fallen on paper. They have to wait until the two of them complete their respective projects before they have time to write the script.


    For other episodes, such as "Shameless", "Hannah Montana", "American Horror Story" and "The Big Bang Theory", etc., Netflix has placed orders with Shahai Entertainment, including the previous Several of them will be launched on Netflix streaming from the second half of the year.


    These include those that are already online. As long as they have a good reputation, they will be filmed season after season. Netflix Streaming Media will have sufficient solo resources in the next few years.


    In the youth project, due to the collection of a large amount of material, the first draft of a horror and thriller-type youth drama script was also completed. At Ronan''s proposal, the drama was temporarily named "Stranger Things".


    Horror themes have always had an audience in North America. After officially joining Relativity Entertainment, Wen Ziren''s horror masters burst out with tremendous creative enthusiasm. It only took more than half a year to prepare for the filming of "American Horror Story" "The first season, currently in post-production, will definitely meet with the audience in the second half of the year.


    After the series is completed, Wen Ziren will only serve as one of the producers, and his main energy will be fully turned to the shooting and construction of the horror movie universe.


    He plans to be able to prepare the first "Latent" this year, and strive to release the film next year, which is around the 2007 Halloween schedule.


    For Wen Ziren, Ronan gave enough support.


    No one in Hollywood knows better than him, Wen Ziren, a young Chinese director, has much value in him.


    Almost all horror films are small and big, with a production budget of more than 10 million to 20 million US dollars. They often appear at the box office of 150 million US dollars. If you count the online and offline income, it is a small investment in horror movies. Profits even topped the first-line commercial productions of many directors.


    And Wen Ziren''s talent is not limited to horror films.


    In terms of commercial value alone, in Ronan''s eyes, Wen Ziren is no weaker than Christopher Nolan.


    Shahai Entertainment has concluded its negotiations with the Nolan brothers. After "Deadly Magic", the two sides will cooperate again on this science fiction project called "Foundation Laying", with an expected production investment of up to 150 million US dollars.


    Perhaps it is the cooperation with Christian Bell that has tasted the sweetness. Christopher Nolan made it clear that he hopes to continue to cooperate with sufficiently dedicated big-name stars.


    Ronan has a normal relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio, just like "The Infinite Walker", and he didn''t want to invite Leonardo to play the leading role in the past.


    He has passed the ditch with Christopher Nolan, Tom Cruise and Will Smith can pick Nolan at will.


    The two men are also full of interest in continuing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Both Tom Cruise and Will Smith are dedicated enough, and the market appeal is beyond doubt.


    The biggest difference between the two is not the difference in skin color.


    Tom Cruise is alone. Since divorcing Nicole Kidman, he has no plans to marry anymore.


    But Will Smith is different. Although the marriage with Jada Smith has become a mere formality, the husband and wife do not ask each other about each other''s private lives, but they are quite dutiful fathers.


    Will Smith has always wanted to support his son or daughter.


    Ronan can''t say anything about this kind of thing, after all, they are father and son.


    Once Will Smith fell on the star path, it had a lot to do with his later transformation into a Fall madman.


    From a father''s point of view, Will Smith is definitely a good and responsible father.


    After 2010, many people said that the Hollywood actor circle belongs to the second generation of stars, and countless second generations of stars have risen.


    But Jaden Smith is not in this rank. Will Smith has invested so much resources and almost even got his own acting career. Jaden Smith, who has a high starting point, is getting worse and worse.


    This one even gradually moved closer to the son of Magic Johnson.


    Compared with the son of Magic Johnson, the three daughters in Tyson''s family are not worth mentioning.


    Someone once joked that maybe one day in the future, Jaden Smith will come together with this Johnson...


    On the first weekend of June, Embassy Pictures released another film.


    The cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studios has come to the final part-"Shrek 3".


    DreamWorks can be described as rejoicing, Spielberg and Jeff Katzenberg all attended the premiere.


    The two DreamWorks super giants seem to have reached an internal power distribution agreement. DreamWorks Animation Studios has officially announced that after the end of cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, its animated feature films will return to DreamWorks.


    "I sincerely hope that DreamWorks can develop smoothly."


    At the premiere of the Oriental Theater in Hollywood, Ronan said sincerely to these two people: "Steven, Jerefer, I think Hollywood has reached a critical period of change. The stagnant pattern also needs to inject new vitality."


    DreamWorks has been carrying the pressure of Paramount Pictures, and it needs Relativity Entertainment to share the attention from other companies. Relativity Entertainment is preparing for the hard-fought 20th Century Fox in the future, and it also needs DreamWorks to disperse its firepower.


    Spielberg said: "We are always on the same front, and hope that Hollywood will no longer be the top six in the future."


    Jeff Kasenberg took the conversation: "Ronan, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment are comrades-in-arms. There is no fundamental conflict of interest. Our eyes should be on conservative traditional forces."


    Spielberg also said: "They are the oppressors hindering our development."


    The two of them may not have realized that it has been more than half a year since the Walt Disney General Meeting of Shareholders has ended. Although Michael Eisner has succeeded in staying in office, Disney¡¯s civil strife cannot help but not stop. Instead, it is because of the admission of a third-party power, Maple Leaf Pictures , The intensity of internal fighting has become more intense.


    How did this third party enter Walt Disney? Ronan Anderson pushed it forward!


    People who have carefully studied the situation of Walt Disney like Spielberg and Jeff Katzenberg, and who are familiar with Ronan have already recognized that it was Ronan who pushed Walt Disney into the quagmire within a few years. May not be struggling.


    When Walt Disney struggles out, Hollywood will still be where it is now.


    Spielberg has long reached a consensus with Jeff Katzenberg, and Ronan Anderson''s resources, if directed at DreamWorks, would be disastrous for DreamWorks.


    These two people are showing their favor to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan smiled and said to the two of them: "Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks have always been allies. They used to be, they are now, and they are still in the future."


    This kind of scenes, he said very beautifully, in fact it also represents an attitude, Relativity Entertainment will no longer regard DreamWorks as an opponent.


    As for DreamWorks Animation Studios, frankly speaking, the major animation studios under Relativity Entertainment, including Pixar Studios, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios, and Princess Animation Studios, which have inherited the fine traditions of Disney animation, will also need competitors in the future. The presence.


    Ronan went elsewhere, and the two DreamWorks giants who temporarily put aside the power struggle were whispering.


    "The credibility of this statement is still relatively high After all, Jeff Kasenberg and Ronan once had a close relationship: "In a short period of time, Relativity Entertainment cannot pay attention to DreamWorks. "


    Spielberg fully agreed with this statement: "The scale of DreamWorks is no longer in the eyes of relativity entertainment."


    These two people have speculated that Relativity Entertainment wants to go further and can only target one of the six major companies.


    Katzenberg said: "When will you fulfill your contract with Relativity Entertainment?"


    Spielberg said: "The original work has been given to me. Regarding the political genre of Arabraham Lincoln, Shahai Entertainment is creating a script. This is a realistic political theme. It may take a long time to wait."


    "Live-action movies, relativity entertainment is powerful enough." Katzenberg said: "In terms of animated movies, their future is also terrifying."


    Spielberg sighed: "Pixar Studio..."


    Katzenberg shook his head slightly: "Not only Pixar, but also the newly established Princess Animation Studio."

 Chapter 937： Respect your market

    Latest URL: "As far as I know." Spielberg is full of doubts: "The core team of Princess Animation Studios is from Disney Animation Studios. How many years has Disney Animation not had outstanding works? These years, Disney Animation¡¯s signature, It has been supported by Pixar Studio."


    Before leaving Disney, Jeff Katzenberg had been the direct person in charge of Disney Animation Studios. He slowly said: "Disney Animation Studios did encounter problems before, but as long as enough time and resources are given, The foundation of Disney Animation Studios will not take long to re-emerge."


    Spielberg did not interrupt, but listened to Katzenberg to continue: "What is the foundation of Disney Animation Studio? It is actually composed of two parts, one part is the classic animation feature films, and the other part is Disney Animation Studio for many years. The production team that came to build is Chris Barker¡¯s team. They are the inheritors of Disney animation and the core force of Disney animation production."


    Hearing this, Spielberg gradually understood what Katzenberg meant: "Now this power falls into the hands of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson."


    "The loss of this team at Disney Animation Studios is equivalent to losing the soul of inheritance and production!" Jeff Kasenberg created the pinnacle of Disney Animation Studios, and he saw it very clearly: "This team It was created and brought out by me. No one knows the abilities and strengths of Chris Barker and others better than me. As long as there is a good creative environment, they will be able to recast their brilliance. Unfortunately, when I realize how to dig When their opportunity came, they had already gone to relativity entertainment."


    Spielberg said: "The future of Disney animation is worrying?"


    Katzenberg nodded very seriously and said: "Maybe it will be difficult to rise again in the next ten or twenty years. Ronan Anderson seems to know Walt Disney very well. I won¡¯t be able to get the license of a live-action film from Disney¡¯s classic animated feature film for the time being. I understand, but taking advantage of Disney''s internal chaos to poach the core team of hundreds of people including Chris Barker, it took away the soul of Disney Animation Studio!"


    It was the first time that Spielberg heard what Katzenberg said, and his expression became very serious: "The future of animated film..."


    Without any hesitation, Katzenberg said in a categorical tone: "Relativistic Entertainment will dominate the animation film market. There is no doubt about this!"


    Spielberg couldn''t think of rebutting this.


    Even if DreamWorks Animation Studios has the "Shrek" series, it still can''t compare to Pixar Studios.


    Moreover, the animation business of Relativity Entertainment is more than just a Pixar.


    Fortunately, after "Shrek 3", DreamWorks Animation Studio really belongs to DreamWorks.


    Ronan entered the theater early, and this "Shrek 3" will be the last carnival before Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation Studio broke up.


    Although the peripheral copyright of the DreamWorks Animation Studio film released by Embassy Pictures will continue until the end of 2008, after this film, Embassy Pictures will no longer undertake the distribution business of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    As a distribution company, it is normal to take half of the profits from the distribution of films.


    In recent years, Embassy Pictures¡¯ profits in the distribution business of DreamWorks Animation Studios have mainly come from the "Shrek" series, "The Sharks" and "Madagascar" and other films, with online and offline net profits exceeding US$500 million.


    The distribution business is not generally profitable. This is due to the relatively generous distribution terms issued by Embassy Pictures in order to obtain distribution rights.


    The most typical examples of the contract that the publisher extremely squeezes the producer is Walt Disney and Pixar Studios, and the producer has no place to cry.


    Not only are most of the profits taken by the distributor, but even the copyright of the film belongs to the distributor.


    "Shrek" has also come to the end of the traditional movie trilogy, Shrek needs to defend the distant kingdom.


    This is very terrible for an irresponsible monster.


    To say that Shrek is the second most responsible guy in the animation world, no one dares to call himself the first...


    Want this green monster with the smell of swamp to bear the destiny of a country? It was harder than dreaming, he was eager to live in the marshland for a lifetime without fighting.


    In the first part, Shrek and Fiona fell in love and got married; in the second part, Shrek met his father-in-law and mother-in-law to learn how to deal with family relations.


    For this one, Shrek needs to carry the burden of the distant kingdom.


    In the words of Jeff Katzenberg, it is time for Shrek to take on the responsibilities of an adult.


    The first two "Shrek" produced a large number of "green fans" all over the world, including non-professional movie fans, as well as professional filmmakers.


    The two films have grossed more than 1.4 billion U.S. dollars at the box office. Embassy Pictures has also sold more than 90 million DVDs around the world through various offline channels.


    This brought a huge fan base for the third part.


    In the spoof unlimited mode, "Shrek 3" has detonated the entire North American film market from the first day it was released.


    On the first day of the film''s opening in North America, it created a single-day box office record for an animated film of $42.34 million!


    Perhaps after the two films, the audience and the media became accustomed to this kind of spoof of traditional fairy tales, or perhaps they put more energy on the spoof during the filming and production process, which led to the plot too thin. The story of "Shrek 3" The reputation is not good.


    Even after the first day of the show, the IMDB score of this film was only 6.2.


    However, "Shrek 3" relied on the large number of fans accumulated in the first two movies, and the momentum of the frantic advancement in the first week was nothing more than word of mouth. Even more than a dozen trains could not hold it.


    On Saturday, "Shrek 3" easily broke the North American single-day box office record of the animated film just created, raising this record to $48.7 million.


    Correspondingly, the opening record of animated films in the North American film market was also captured by "Shrek 3". Its opening weekend for three days, insanely revenue of $129.16 million in 4310 theaters in North America!


    This also set a record for the opening of the North American film market in June!


    Both the distributor and the producer will get extremely rich returns through this film.


    The reason why the box office of "Shrek 3" is so high is that the fan base brought by the first two films is the key, but Embassy Pictures has done everything possible to contribute to the flames.


    Embassy Pictures is making every effort to squeeze the surplus value of this series and strive to maximize its benefits.


    As for overly squeezing "Shrek 3", will it consume the expectations and enthusiasm of fans, and thus bring various negative effects for the subsequent sequels, that is not what Embassy Pictures has to consider.


    After all, even if the next "Shrek" will be filmed and produced, it will no longer have anything to do with Relativity Entertainment.


    In fact, the frenzied box office, and the audience''s reputation on the contrary, have already foreshadowed that this series can best be suspended for one stage.


    But DreamWorks has just taken back the distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studios, and can''t wait to create a huge performance. DreamWorks Animation Studios itself is also reluctant to let go of this trump card series.


    After the box office at the first weekend in North America, DreamWorks officially announced that "Shrek 4" was on the agenda.


    This is Hollywood, essentially no different from Hong Kong City or other film industry circles in the world. It is the same as following the trend and desperately squeezing the value of popular movies.


    At the same time, DreamWorks Animation Studios also announced several other animation projects.


    Since "Kung Fu Panda" and "Crazy Primitives" are being filmed and produced at Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios, the copyright of the adaptation of "How to Tame Your Dragon" has long been in the hands of Relativity Entertainment. DreamWorks Animation Studios announced this animation feature film. There are many projects that Ronan has never heard of.


    For example, "Guardian League" with an owl as the protagonist, an unnamed animation project about snails, an animation project adapted from the legend of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone, and so on.


    DreamWorks Animation Studios lost their previous animated feature film project, but they are also developing new animated films.


    In addition, DreamWorks Animation Studio reached a cooperation agreement with capital on the other side of the Pacific at the beginning of this month to establish an Oriental DreamWorks Animation Production Company.


    In this step, DreamWorks Animation Studios is undoubtedly ahead of all Hollywood.


    Ronan still allows Relativity Entertainment''s animation studio to develop in accordance with the established plan, and will not rashly cooperate with the market on the other side of the Pacific, and uphold the strategy of focusing on but not too close.


    This is mainly to avoid the blow of the beast.


    In addition, Ronan stressed more than once at the internal meeting of Relativity Entertainment that all senior executives of the company must not participate in overseas political disputes, especially not to publicly express so-called opinions.


    All government agencies in the United States, the Washington authorities, can say, scold, and talk at will. It doesn''t matter, but regarding overseas matters, whether you don''t understand it or not, just shut up.


    It is not only Relativity Entertainment, but also the managers of Netflix.


    For example, in the Middle East, if you express opinions indiscriminately, you may lose this market that is full of local tyrants. UU reading


    Relativity entertainment cannot do things like picking up a bowl to eat and putting down the bowl to smash the pot.


    Of course, it is impossible to say that in the company.


    Ronan¡¯s request is a lofty statement-respect your market! Respect your consumers!


    The brilliance of "Shrek 3" is still going on. It was released in North America for ten days with a total box office of 221.04 million US dollars!


    Due to the simultaneous release, the global box office exceeded 4 dollars in one fell swoop!


    These numbers mean that while the Embassy Pictures will get high profits, DreamWorks can''t wait to release its own animated feature films.


    This year, DreamWorks Animation Studios also released a new film, "The Wanderings of the Mouse Country" with a production cost of 150 million US dollars.


    This film features Kate Winslet and Hugh Jackman as the voice actors and will be released by DreamWorks!

 Chapter 938： not my business

    Latest website: In June, not only the popular summer vacation in the North American film market, but also numerous World Charity Days.


    Hollywood has always been very active in public welfare. Whether it is a show or a real intention to return to society, public welfare activities are in full swing every year.


    Many nonprofit organizations are also willing to cooperate with Hollywood in this regard. Almost all Hollywood stars serve as ambassadors in many organizations under the United Nations.


    This is also a good opportunity for Hollywood stars to create personalities for themselves.


    For example, Leonardo DiCaprio chooses environmental protection for himself, and he cooperates with the United Nations Environment Programme all year round.


    On this day of June 5th, Leonardo DiCaprio and the United Nations Environment Programme organized an event in Los Angeles to call on the whole society to attach importance to environmental protection.


    A large number of Hollywood celebrities have received invitations.


    Ronan received an invitation call from Leonardo himself and showed his face at the event.


    As expected, Tom Cruise and Will Smith also arrived.


    Attendance is support for this kind of event. Ronan greeted Leonardo and found a personal position with Tom Cruise and Will Smith and went to hide quietly.


    "How much is "Iron Man" at the box office?"


    In the corner on the left side of the banquet hall, just sitting at the rest table, Tom Cruise asked: "Has the world passed more than 600 million US dollars?"


    Ronan thought about the data he saw recently: "There should be none, but it''s coming soon."


    Tom Cruise wanted three glasses of water, first for Ronan and Will Smith, and then took a sip from his glass, and said, "I should have taken this role."


    Will Smith said, "Tom, are you missing a role?"


    The three of them are old friends and they are used to laughing and joking. Tom Cruise stared and said, "There are never too many good characters."


    Ronan pulled back to the topic: "Speaking of roles, I have a science fiction project here. The director wants to find a big-name actor to work with."


    "When?" Will Smith asked.


    "Preparations will begin this year." Ronan thought for a moment: "The shooting should start next year."


    Tom Cruise interjected: "Whose project?"


    Ronan said: "Christopher Nolan."


    Tom Cruise nodded slowly: "The one who photographed Batman."


    Will Smith said at this time: "My time is not suitable. I have promised Sony Columbia Pictures to cooperate with them on a sci-fi commercial film project."


    Ronan was curious and asked, "What project? I haven''t heard you mention it."


    "It has just been confirmed recently." Will Smith briefly introduced: "It is estimated that the script was written for almost ten years. It is called "He Came Tonight". It was originally a romance script. After Sony Columbia got it, it performed a second time. Created and wrote a sci-fi script called "Hancock"... Well, it¡¯s a little bit inaccurate to say that sci-fi movies are more like superhero movies."


    Ronan immediately thought of which movie it was. Once Will Smith and Charlize Theron filmed "The National Superman Hancock", the male protagonist is a super powerful existence that can shoot through the roof.


    This is one of Will Smith¡¯s famous movies. Ronan vaguely remembers that this was a typical Hollywood script that was filmed for many years. He deliberately searched for the script but never found it.


    Hearing Will Smith¡¯s words, Ronan understood why he couldn¡¯t find it. The original script was not only called "He Came Tonight", but it was also a love genre. It had nothing to do with science fiction and superheroes. Sony Columbia Pictures After the second creation, it became the later appearance.


    If this can be found, it will be a ghost.


    Tom Cruise said: "I have Christopher Nolan''s contact information. I will contact him the next day and talk to him."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s a very interesting project, you can contact Director Nolan."


    Stars at the point of Tom Cruise and Will Smith are not only project candidates, they also choose projects, basically two-way choices.


    A blonde woman came over to say hello to Will Smith, and by the way, said a few words to Ronan and Tom Cruise.


    When the other party left, Tom Cruise asked curiously: "New lover?"


    Will Smith touched his dark face and said, "I''m not a lover, it''s just a night."


    Ronan was curious: "She looks familiar, as if she''s seen it in a movie."


    "Dennis Richards, the heroine of "Starship Fleet" in 1997." Will Smith said simply: "Just a while ago, I told you about Charlie Sheen''s ex-wife who was called by a neighbor. "


    Ronan nodded slightly: "No wonder you know Charlie Sheen so much."


    Speaking of it now, he feels weird. The first part of "Star River Fleet" was shot very well and it was so interesting. Why did it rush?


    This film was once extremely popular on the Internet, and was even considered a classic work of soft science fiction commercial films by many people.


    How good is the war between humans and insects? Isn¡¯t it more exciting than when Michael Bay¡¯s oil workers went to space to bomb small stars?


    Tom Cruise also laughed: "Did you know it from this person."


    Will Smith shook his head quickly: "No, I am well informed and have been paying attention to this matter." He seems to have thought of something: "It is strange to say that other stars have found contraband from their homes, and I am too happy. The police will publish the results after the blood test, but Charlie Sheen¡¯s test results have not been published until now, and everyone else has been released on bail."


    Tom Cruise echoed: "It''s a bit weird indeed."


    Ronan said: "It''s estimated that the money is in place. After all, Charlie Sheen is also a multi-millionaire."


    Will Smith and Tom Cruise both agreed with Ronan''s statement, and the three of them didn''t take this kind of thing to heart. After a few casual conversations, the topic changed.


    This is a commercial society, and the role that money can play is greater than that of ordinary countries and regions.


    According to Will Smith¡¯s speculation, Charlie Sheen probably does not want to be frantically hyped by public opinion for drug use, and then, like Robert Downey Jr., seriously affects his acting career.


    "Someone came over to find you." Tom Cruise quietly reminded Ronan: "You are on the back left, Disney''s Michael Eisner is here."


    Tom Cruise doesn''t know much about Ronan and Disney, but he also knows that Ronan has pitted Disney and Michael Eisner.


    Michael Eisner turned to Ronan and said hello: "Good evening, Ronan."


    "Good evening." Ronan stood up and shook hands with Michael Eisner: "It''s been a long time, Michael."


    From the outside, Michael Eisner seems to be five or six years old all of a sudden. You can draw a conclusion without guessing that Michael Eisner has not been very satisfied in the past six months or so.


    Michael Eisner looked at Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and said, "Can I have a few words alone?"


    "Yes." Ronan agreed.


    The two immediately went to another place, and when there was no one around, Michael Eisner stopped.


    "What do you want?" Michael Eisner asked directly: "What else do you want from Disney?"


    Ronan was surprised: "What do you say?"


    Michael Eisner said: "Maple Leaf Pictures! Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison, Ronan, don''t they have your support behind them?"


    Ronan said very seriously: ¡°Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison¡¯s majority of Disney shares were indeed purchased from Relativity Entertainment, but since they bought them, Relativity Entertainment and I have never participated. I didn¡¯t even participate in Disney¡¯s general meeting of shareholders in any matters related to Disney.¡±


    Michael Eisner did not believe: "They will have nothing to do with you?"


    Ronan said: "It has nothing to do. One of them is behind Wall Street investment institutions, and the other is Larry Ellison. Even if I want to do something, I can''t speak."


    Michael Eisner did not end there, asking: "You promised to support me at the shareholders meeting, now? What is left for me? Disney is messier than before."


    "I promised you that I will never support Roy Disney at the Disney shareholders meeting and help you keep the position of chairman and CEO." Ronan said calmly: "Have I kept my promise? Now Disney''s The chairman and chief executive officer are still you? It is in this position that Michael you split up and disintegrated the Roy-Disney alliance. The lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court is now only supported by the shareholders of the Disney family. Right?"


    The rest of the story is the truth. Through these six months of operation, with the help of his high position, Michael Eisner has resolved many crises.


    But the old crisis has passed, the new crisis has arrived, and the new forces are aggressive. Roy Disney continues to bite, and Michael Eisner has a more headache than before.


    Knowing that it¡¯s no use saying anything now, he shook his head and said, ¡°I will ventilate with other companies to remind them to pay attention to Relativity Entertainment Ronan slowly said: ¡°Now how many major companies have Don''t pay attention to relativity entertainment? "


    Today''s relativity entertainment is different from the previous insignificant development. It is already on the bright side. It is strange that other Hollywood companies do not pay attention.


    Michael Eisner glanced at Ronan and decided to end this brief meeting: "I wish you a long way, Ronan."


    "Thank you." Ronan nodded slightly: "Michael, I also wish you good luck."


    At the end of this brief conversation, Ronan greeted Leonardo and left.


    Before leaving, he politely invited Leonardo and his new girlfriend Blake Lively to attend the premiere of Embassy Pictures a few days later.


    Directed by Zach Schneider, Warner Bros. and DC Comics have been fascinated by the comic action film "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" will be released soon.


    This work, like an oil painting, is full of director''s style.

 Chapter 939： Content depends on editing

    Latest URL: "This is Sparta!"


    On the screen, King Leonidas, who slayed the Persian messenger, roared like a **** of war.


    In the front row, Zach Schneider squeezed his fists hard, and his tight body showed that he was a little nervous, because the success or failure of this "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" was too critical for him.


    Charles Rowan specifically approached him and exchanged views on the adaptation of the DC Comics superhero movie. Zach Schneider knew very well that although "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" was a work of Relativity Entertainment, its commercial scores were the same from Warner Bros. One of his trials.


    If it succeeds, the future is in control, with everything the club and model have to offer; if it fails, you might have to go to San Fernando Valley to work hard.


    cough--


    Zach Schneider coughed lightly, and quickly discarded these unreliable ideas.


    This film is too important to him.


    Zach Schneider turned his head and glanced at the place where Ronan was. He could vaguely see Ronan whispering with his assistant, his expression was very relaxed.


    This also gave him a lot of peace of mind, remembering that Ronan once said to him after the first screening: This film is outstanding!


    Ronan does not worry about the prospects of this film. The audience response from several trial screenings has been very good. The investment of 60 million US dollars can achieve this level. It also proves the ability of Zach Schneider. The publicity and distribution of Embassy Pictures is even more important. spare no effort.


    In addition, soon after the official trailer of "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" was released, Iran publicly protested and issued more intense remarks several times.


    Of course, the Embassy Pictures will not let go of this opportunity. Relativity Entertainment is a group company based in Hollywood and North America, and Iran is quite politically correct.


    In the past half month or so, some media in North America, driven by Relativity Entertainment, have been confronting Iran, attracting a large number of people''s attention.


    To put it simply, Iran fired map artillery, and North American media fired it back with larger map artillery.


    The Iranian side said that the Spartans and Leonidas are a group*, and the people who support them are also*.


    The North American media responded that modern Iranians have no relationship with ancient Persians, and the eagerness to jump out and check in is purely a problem with their heads.


    The media likes this kind of thing the most, hoping that there will be large-scale talks every day.


    There was a lot of fun on both sides, and even many historians went off shirtless, slandering each other as experts.


    Come on, hurt each other...


    For news like this kind of mutual attack, anyway, it only needs to start with a picture, and the content depends entirely on editing.


    As for true and false, who cares? It is estimated that both parties do not care about the spray.


    Spray it first, let''s talk about other things.


    Iran sprays the United States and the United States sprays Iran. This has always been a very correct way of opening.


    This has nothing to do with justice and evil, but belongs to the natural opposition of ideology.


    Even Hei Tantou took the opportunity to come out and say something, which attracted a lot of attention.


    The "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan", which caused mutual spray between the two sides, naturally became one of the focuses.


    Compared to before, this film is more popular.


    Connie just received an urgent notice from the company that the Iranian side formally protested to Relativity Entertainment, demanding that the movie be completely removed.


    Ronan looked at the men on the screen and whispered to Connie: "Let the public relations department deal with it.


    Connie said, "I''ll let them know."


    How can this be possible with "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" removed? This film is currently attracting attention. As long as it operates properly, hundreds of millions of dollars in profits are not impossible.


    As for Iran¡¯s reaction, Ronan¡¯s consideration is beyond the scope.


    Ronan can swear that Relativity Entertainment did not take the initiative to provoke the Iranians. It was the Iranians who came out and took the seat...


    Of course, the ancient Persians in this film have indeed been hacked a bit.


    For example, Xerxes I¡¯s body is full of piercings and hanging rings. It doesn¡¯t look like the monarch of a country, but rather like the weirdest modern hippies in New York **** bars.


    Also, the close-ups of Persian soldiers and generals are shown, and the images are even more abnormal than the abnormal characters in traditional American horror movies.


    Hollywood has never cared about this aspect. Unless you can bring me profit, everything I shoot is my freedom.


    Hollywood always thinks this way, and it does it.


    The countries and regions that have been discredited by Hollywood, starting from the Washington authorities and the President Pig in the White House, are almost all over the world.


    Except for the Internal Revenue Service, which government department in Hollywood dare not hack?


    Ronan and Relativity Entertainment are just a microcosm of Hollywood. Under the **** of interest, the subject matter and content of the movie dare to confuse the atmosphere.


    However, in the eyes of the North American mainstream media, no matter what the filming of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", the theme is very politically correct: Leonidas and the Spartans resist the tyrant in order to maintain freedom. They are in the hot springs. Guan¡¯s heroic battles bought time for the assembly of the Greek coalition forces, thus protecting the budding of democracy.


    This kind of nonsense point of view is full-sounding in the shameless American media.


    In fact, the media around the world are almost the same, all speaking for the interest groups they represent.


    All of these have added enough heat to "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", but the film wants to win the audience''s recognition, after all, it must be wonderful.


    During the promotion, Embassy Pictures made such a publicity slogan for "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors"-this is a classic battle that took place 2500 years ago. This is a visual feast of swords and shadows. This is known as the most anticipated epic blockbuster of 2006.


    Someone once asked, what is the biggest difference between Hollywood and European costume war movies?


    Ronan, a man who has produced countless movies, may be able to give an answer: Hollywood can shoot an epic battle of dozens of hundreds of people in rural areas, while European directors can shoot an epic battle of tens of thousands of people. Into a rural level fighting.


    Of course, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" is not a war epic, but a typical comic superhero movie.


    Leonidas and his underpants are not as powerful as humans.


    Leonida in particular, looks like a superhero who saves the world.


    The attractiveness of this movie is that, in addition to the social factors other than the movie, most of it can be attributed to its suffocating image charm. The CG composite image quality created by using blue-green technology to the extreme has a charm that surpasses reality. .


    The dark and warm tones, splashing blood drops and tumbling mud are all repeatedly expressed, and the freeze-frame images of the lens also constantly appear between the fast and slow rhythms, which can easily arouse the emotions of the audience, which almost blends all existing performance images. The tension technique can also make the audience watch it with great interest.


    These later became Zach Schneider''s ability to house meals.


    "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" is based on a comic, so it should be faithful to the story of the original comic, not the record in the history books. Perhaps the audience familiar with history can find the discrepancy, but it involves a little bit. All the magical content is to better attract the audience and increase the selling point of the film.


    Of course, those strong men who are tall and strong, have eight-pack abs, and run like a Hercules. Whenever close-up shots are given to these men, there will be screams of female audiences from time to time behind...


    To paraphrase the words of Will Smith, who came to join in the fun during the screening: Spartan soldiers are all models of A&F retiring. They don''t wear armor in battle and shake their breast muscles everywhere! Although there are a lot of people in Persia, they don''t use their brains when fighting. The generals are all in the same way. I worked hard. If you don''t believe me, I will let you see.


    Therefore, in the many attacks that the Spartans repelled, the Persians¡¯ tragedy was beyond words. Three hundred people were almost portrayed as war gods in the film. Dealing with ordinary enemies is like cutting melons and vegetables. In the harsh and **** battle, the Spartan warriors regarded death as home until they shed the last drop of blood.


    The characteristics of the film are very prominent, and the shortcomings are also obvious.


    Because they are so attracted by the picture and the rhythm, most viewers will not be impressed with the characters and their characters after watching them. Even the protagonist Leonardo¡¯s character is probably not better than Jella De Butler''s exaggerated muscles impressed the audience even more.


    Looking at King Leonidas on the screen, Ronan suddenly remembered something. The former Liam Neeson saved the world and the air, but Gerald Butler fell and fell into a pit wherever he went. How many presidents and cities?


    It was a good fight with the Grim Reaper elementary school students.


    Every place the Reaper pupil went there, only a few people died. The place where Gerald Butler went was a huge disaster like the world.


    King Leonidas inevitably died, but he bought time for the assembly of the Greek coalition forces.


    When Ronan saw the Greek coalition appearing at the end of the film, he suddenly remembered that there was a sequel to the street. The villain seems to be Eva Green, and Eva Green, who dares to escape, seems to have had a super battle with the hero. .


    This heroine robbed all the limelight in the film and fully embodies the evil, **** and partial fullness of the villain.


    Ronan still remembers an alternative statement about this film: the heroine took the initiative to find the hero and ran away. The hero found that the devil was fierce and decided to surrender her.


    When it looks like glue the devil said coquettishly, let¡¯s play with me in the rest of my life!


    In fact, everyone knows that it''s just for fun.


    But for the first time, the male protagonist didn''t understand this, so he took it seriously: let''s not say, is this more running! Why is it going to live forever? I won''t do it!


    The devil is angry, MB little virgin is not fun and can''t speak.


    The more he failed, the fight started the next day!


    At the end of the film screening, there was a voice of admiration in the theater, and the professionals in the front row were even more amazed at the technology shown in the film.


    Zach Schneider did an excellent job of achieving such a level of special effects within a budget of $60 million.


    The free switching between fast and slow shots frequently used in the film is also a technique used only by the MV director. Zach Schneider is fully integrated into the movie shots.


    Although it is suspected of showing off skills, it is conducive to highlighting the picture effect of the movie.

 Chapter 940： Spree

    Latest URL: After the premiere, Ronan¡¯s predictions quickly began to polarize the reputation of "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan", the most typical of which is the two major movie scoring systems on the Internet.


    Rotten Tomatoes, based on the collection of film critics and film reviews, was lifted on the second day of the premiere. The Rotten Tomatoes index was only 60% fresh, just passing it.


    This kind of visual feast of dazzling skills and highlighting the style of the picture has never been the dish of film critics.


    On IMDB, which is the main audience rating, the average starting score of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is as high as 8.3 points.


    Vocabulary such as "smoothing air", "epic sense" and "visual feast" are the most frequently appearing in fan comments.


    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Zach Schneider was sitting on the sofa. When Ronan came over, he was reading a newspaper with a comment from a famous film critic on "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan".


    "...This is a technique used only by MV directors. Directors in the film industry don''t bother to play with such frivolous skills!"


    Seeing this comment, Zach Schneider was a little angry.


    The door of the reception room opened at this time, Ronan just walked in, glanced at Zach Schneider, and asked, "What''s wrong?"


    Zach Schneider quickly picked up his mood and greeted Ronan with a smile, then motioned to the film critic column in the newspaper, and said: "They just open their mouths, use pens, or tap the keyboard a few times, and they use malicious His language vetoed the hard work of others for a year, two or even years."


    Ronan understood, and said: "Zach, don''t care about this, you can never convince a group of squirrels, they can always find a reason for squirting."


    Zach Schneider nodded silently, and said, "I just feel a little uncomfortable."


    "You have to think so." Ronan said casually: "These people, besides sitting in front of the computer with their mouth open, what else can they do?"


    He grabbed a newspaper in his hand: "Look, this is the commentary collected by Cinema fans after the premiere. They gave "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" an A on average!"


    Zach Schneider took a look and found that he has not been in the film industry for a long time, and his mentality of being easily distorted by film critics has gradually found a balance.


    "The "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" has beautiful pictures, shocking music, passionate story, and people watching it are full of excitement. This kind of visual blockbuster is a good movie to me!"


    Ronan asked at this moment: "Zach, you came to me early in the morning, something?"


    Zach Schneider smiled and said: "I have completed the two film contracts with Relativity Entertainment. Ronan, without your help, I won''t have today. I came here to say thank you."


    Ronan smiled: "You are welcome, cooperation is mutually beneficial."


    Zach Schneider added: "I may be participating in the Warner Bros. film project next. Some publicity announcements will not go there. Please forgive me."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It doesn''t matter." He asked: "How''s the preparations for "Watchmen"?"


    "The work has just begun." Zach Schneider thought for a moment, and said briefly: "How about it, we have to wait until Monday."


    Ronan understands the meaning of these words. It is estimated that Warner Bros. does not see the box office of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" and will not easily reuse Zach Schneider.


    "Be patient." Ronan said slowly: "Just wait a few days. In fact, film companies have to consider all aspects. Some concerns are normal."


    Zach Schneider said: "I know, after all, Warner Bros. has to entrust me with a heavy responsibility."


    Having said that, Zach Schneider is somewhat dissatisfied. Relativity Entertainment and Ronan let a Chinese director join Shahai Entertainment some time ago as a producer and executive of the production company. There is also option rewards...


    That''s just a director who shoots a horror movie.


    What about him? After the contract expires, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment have no plans to sign consecutive contracts.


    Fortunately, there are also Warner Bros. and DC Comics. If all goes well, he will find a suitable position in them, and even become a big figure in Hollywood in the future.


    Hollywood is so big, there is always a place for him to play.


    When the conversation quickly came to an end, Ronan shook hands with Zach Schneider: "I wish you even greater success in your cooperation with Warner Bros."


    "Thank you." Zach Schneider was smug: "I will."


    On Friday, "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" was released in North America. As a large-scale R-rated film, its distribution range is far less than the scale of PG or PG-13, even if the embassy film industry is now extremely outstanding. The distribution capacity and the brand influence formed on the theater company only got 3450 premiere theaters.


    Even so, "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" still broke out with brilliance beyond ordinary people''s imagination.


    On the first day it was released in North America, the film won a box office of 29.54 million US dollars.


    Even if many people have already expected this, such a high box office figure is still amazing, after all, the production cost of this film is only 60 million US dollars.


    In today''s Hollywood, it is just an ordinary medium-scale production.


    Throughout film history, such a single-day box office performance ranks third among all R-rated films, second only to "The Matrix 2: Reloading" and "The Passion of the Christ".


    The hot box office results, coupled with the hot release in theaters, also further promoted the topic of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    The North American media and Iran have started a new round of mutual harm. The huge map artillery even pulled the Europeans and Arabs in.


    For the American media, it''s a good time to fire maps, and it''s always good to fire all the time.


    The European media, which was originally in the onlooker position, have already geared up, and can''t wait to end at this time.


    There is a topic of high interest, of course, everyone should stir up together. Why do you only make the United States and Iranians happy?


    Surrounding the history of Wenquan Pass, ancient ethnic composition and cultural heritage, etc., several aspects of the media fired in the air, and it was a joy.


    No one can persuade the other with this kind of thing.


    As for the historical truth, does that matter?


    On the one hand, compared with images, text is always weak; compared with legends, truth is always weak.


    There is a history in the world, and if there are more people who change, there will be no history.


    In other words, history has lost the truth from the moment it happened.


    Hollywood studios will feel guilty for this?


    Is it possible for someone like Ronan?


    Are there few Hollywood movies that tamper with history? Hollywood producers will care about tampering with history?


    What is the true face of a Hollywood producer like Ronan? In fact, most countries and regions have learned about it over the years.


    For profit, these profit-seeking producers have done more than a few times to discredit history or other things?


    Hollywood has always been commercial first, and major film companies are even more masters in marketing. Creating or using disputes is an effective means to gain popularity.


    Even more crazier, Sony Columbia Pictures has filmed "Interview".


    Compared to what they did, Ronan is definitely a Hollywood producer with a conscience and bottom line.


    It is said that Wall Street is helping vampires, and when it comes to shameless faces, Hollywood will not let it go.


    Facing the Iranians¡¯ **** assists, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment couldn¡¯t turn a blind eye to hearing, they could only happily accept this gift package.


    Facts have also proved that after the big gift package is really opened, it reveals a lot of money.


    Although Universal Pictures¡¯ "Break Up Men and Women" and Paramount Pictures¡¯ "Crazy Priest" were opened on a large scale this weekend, these two films were not competitive in the face of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors". In any case, you can only watch "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" climb to the top of the North American box office charts with an upward gaze.


    The film was opened in North America for three days in the weekend, and it collected 77.89 million US dollars in 3,450 theaters.


    The box office in North America overwhelmed the production cost in the first weekend, and the box office exploded!


    At the same time, this is second only to "The Matrix 2: Reloaded" and "Passion", the third-highest R-rated film in the North American market opened at the box office.


    "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" has undoubtedly become a star-level film, and director Zach Schneider has naturally become a dazzling star director.


    Many people in the Hollywood industry have their eyes on Zach Schneider, and "Hollywood Reporter" has Zach Schneider as the front-page character of the new issue, praising the British director for his promising future!


    Faced with a box office figure of 77.89 million U.S. dollars, Warner Bros. is instigating the three key figures of the DC Justice League Cinematic Universe project. At this time, certain things are truly confirmed.


    Charles Rowan looked at the box office data and high audience reputation of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", and said: "The data will not deceive people. The market has fully proved that Zach Schneider is a very good commercial film director and suitable Superhero type."


    Diego Harris, president of DC Comics, echoed: "It is difficult for us to find a director who is more suitable for DC comics than Zach Schneider. He did a really good jobSpartan The movie "Three Hundred Warriors", in terms of its style, is also suitable for DC comics and has something in common."


    Charles Rowan added: "I have had enough exchanges with Zach, including the "Watchmen" he is preparing. Zach always believes that film adaptations must respect comics and restore comic classics!"


    He emphatically emphasized: "I agree with this point very much."


    The two looked at Warner Bros¡¯ CEO Kevin Tesuhara, who also made a decision: ¡°Well, I¡¯ll put Zach Schneider¡¯s proposal to the board of directors for discussion. No surprises. , Should be able to pass."


    Diego Harris and Charles Rowan both laughed.


    Kevin Tesuhara added: "The "Green Lantern" project and "Watchmen" should be accelerated. Zach Schneider directed "Watchmen", "Green Lantern"..."


    Charles Rowan had already responded and said: "Zac and I are the producers of "Green Lantern", and we will find a suitable director for this film. After Zach completes "Watchmen", we will fully intervene in the Justice League. universe."

 Chapter 941： caveat

    Latest website: Just ten days after its release in North America, the North American box office of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" reached a total of 139.21 million US dollars. According to the first-line market data, the Embassy Pictures estimated that the final North American box office will be 230 million. Between US$10,000 and US$240 million.


    Due to the big box office sales in North America and the impact of the media map artillery attack involving North America, Europe and Iran, "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" was also well received after its overseas release, with a box office of 6285 in the first weekend overseas. Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    In the future, this film will appear in film markets in more countries and regions.


    The global box office is also very promising to exceed 500 million US dollars.


    This mid-level production has already brought rich returns to Relativity Entertainment.


    However, the focus of the work of Embassy Pictures has shifted to other films since the release of "Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta".


    Independence Day is coming soon. This is one of the best summer schedules. This year¡¯s Memorial Day schedule is occupied by Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "X-Men 3: Last Stand". Embassy Pictures simply put "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: Pirates of the Caribbean:" "End of the World" was opened on the schedule of Independence Day.


    Other films want to get a share of the Independence Day schedule, come as you can, "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" is waiting here.


    There is no company in Hollywood that is willing to use its own top commercial masterpiece to force the coquettish captain.


    Movies such as "Crazy Clerk", "Seeing No Evil" and "American Strange Story" released at the same schedule are not worth mentioning in front of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3."


    Ronan still had some impression of "Little Sunshine", which was released a weekend after Independence Day.


    This is a highway film shot by Fox Searchlight.


    According to the news that Ronan got, before the project was established, the script of this film had been lying in the script library for five or six years.


    Compared to his own commercial production, Ronan doesn''t care too much about such independent small films.


    What''s more, since mid-June, Captain Jack Sparrow has been frequenting all over the world, visiting children with leukemia, fulfilling girls'' wishes, signing for passersby fans, etc., to release the charm of the captain alone.


    When getting along with fans, Johnny Depp is always the best captain.


    But in front of the film company, he will become the big Hollywood star who is constantly looking for trouble.


    For example, during the promotion period, Relativity Entertainment needs to lease a business jet for Johnny Depp and his bodyguards, assistants, makeup artist and friends separately, and provide special seats and activity space for his pet dog on the plane.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Johnny Depp can now be compared with Jennifer Lopez, the number one super troublemaker recognized by Hollywood.


    These are nothing to relativistic entertainment, after all, Captain Jack Sparrow can bring super rich returns.


    But during his trip to Australia, Johnson Depp caused huge trouble.


    Without informing anyone of the crew and reporting to the Australian Customs, Johnny Depp wanted to bring his two dogs into Australia, and even the dog carrier was detained.


    According to Australian law, in order to prevent the spread of disease, dogs entering Australia from the United States must be quarantined for 10 days.


    Johnny Depp himself is facing a lawsuit from the Australian government and is temporarily restricted from leaving the country.


    At the same time, Johnny Depp showed another side other than angels and refused to cooperate with Australia.


    After the news was made public, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture of Australia made a ruthless statement at the media conference: Either send the dog back to California, or we will euthanize the dog!


    "I should lead the team myself."


    In the office, Jessica Felton crossed her arms and rebuked herself: "If I were there, things wouldn''t turn into this."


    Ronan shook his head: "He is not like this on the first day, and there are still a lot of itineraries next. There is no accident in Australia, and he will be in other places. You can''t follow him at every stop. We are only doing business cooperation with him, not him Babysitter."


    Jessica Felton was very angry: "How can an adult become so confused? He knows the Australian regulations..."


    "People like Depp," Ronan shook his head, "Can''t speculate on common sense."


    There was a knock on the door, and Connie walked in and glanced at Jessica Felton.


    "Something?" Ronan asked.


    Connie said, "Johnny Depp''s agent, Tracy Jacobs, is here."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Let her in."


    Soon, Connie took Tracy Jacobs into the office.


    "Good morning, Mr. Anderson." Tracy Jacob hurriedly said hello: "Good morning, Jesse."


    "Hello." Although Jessica Felton had very opinions on Johnny Depp, he still had basic courtesy.


    Ronan said directly: "What do you plan to do with Depp''s affairs in Australia?"


    Tracy Jacob thought of the phone call from Johnny Depp. Those words could not be said directly, otherwise the consequences would be serious. He could only say euphemistically: "Mr. Anderson, Depp happened during the promotion of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" Unexpectedly, can Shahai Entertainment help?"


    "How can I help?" Ronan asked.


    Tracy Jacob said: "Could you send someone to pick up Depp''s pet first, and then..."


    Jessica Felton''s temper has always been good, and she couldn''t help it anymore, and smiled anxiously: "Do you have to send another special plane."


    Thinking of Johnny Depp¡¯s request, Tracy Jacobs could only bite the bullet and said: "Depp¡¯s pets are not used to flying."


    Jessica Felton is a technology-intensive person, unable to understand this non-separate request, and asked: "You let us send a special plane to pick up two pet dogs?"


    "Don''t worry." Ronan walked over and patted Jessica Felton on the shoulder: "Don''t worry."


    Jessica Felton shook her head: "I just haven''t seen such a demanding request."


    "Mr. Anderson..." Tracy Jacobs still wanted to speak.


    Ronan raised his hand to stop her: "First, I don''t care how Depp''s pet dog comes back."


    When Tracy Jacob heard this, his heart swelled. Ronan was talking about me, not Relativity Entertainment or Shahai Entertainment.


    As an agent, she has some abilities in observing words and colors. Johnny Depp''s words have been conveyed as tactfully as possible.


    But according to Ronan, this directly relates to his perception of Depp?


    Ronan''s voice was not loud: "Second, Depp immediately apologized publicly. Third, Depp must bear any disciplinary measures in Australia. Finally, I hope this is the last time during the cooperation period!"


    As an agent, Tracy Jacobs must be considerate of customers, distinguishing: "Mr. Anderson, Shahai Entertainment..."


    Ronan looked at her: "Do I need to emphasize it again?"


    Tracy Jacobs immediately realized the seriousness of the problem, Depp may really get into a huge trouble, not the Australian side.


    This matter seems to be handled as soon as possible.


    "Okay, I understand what Mr. Anderson meant." Tracy Jacobs said immediately: "I will book the ticket and rush to Australia."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "You''d better persuade Depp, Hollywood will not indulge his waywardness without limit."


    Tracy Jacobs can only nod her head, but smiles bitterly when she leaves. Can someone like Johnny Depp be able to persuade him?


    In the office, Jessica Felton said: "I hope it will not affect "Pirates of the Caribbean 3."


    Ronan smiled: "No. The previous two movies have won the series a huge reputation and fan base. Even if Depp is a bastard, he is still the Captain Jack Sparrow walking in the real world."


    "There are so many difficult stars in Hollywood." Jessica Felton said: "I have met many, but like Johnny Depp, it is unique!"


    Ronan said: "A considerable number of Hollywood stars are habitually killed. They can stop them once, but not ten times."


    Jessica Felton asked curiously: "Who else is dead?"


    "There are many in the past." Ronan said casually: "Wait and see, there will be more in the future."


    In the future, Hollywood actors will use on-the-spot actions to interpret what is called death.


    Ronan turned to ask: "How is the preparation of "Fast and Furious 4"? The third film has been highly evaluated for several trial screenings, and cost recovery is always not a problem.


    Jessica Felton said: "Still adjusting the script, Justin Lin and I feel that there are too few action scenes in the original script."


    Ronan nodded: "This series is a pure popcorn movie. The action scene must be exciting. This is directly related to success or failure."


    "Don''t worry." Jessica Felton said: "We will design carefully in this regard."


    Faced with the pressure exerted by Ronan, Tracy Jacob did not dare to neglect the slightest, so he flew to Australia that same day, and did not know how she convinced Johnny Depp, the Hollywood personality star soon passed Chennai. Fei shared platform, released a public apology video.


    "I apologize for everything that happened in Australia I didn¡¯t mean it, nor did it maliciously. I just don¡¯t want to be separated from my pet dogs. They are like my family. Fortunately, I didn¡¯t harm anything. people."


    After Johnny Depp apologized, the Australian side also responded and decided not to file a lawsuit against Johnny Depp, and after Johnny Depp sent the dog back to California, it would no longer restrict him from leaving Australia.


    The matter can be described as a satisfactory solution. Despite the constant criticism of Depp in the media, fans seem to have no dissatisfaction. It seems that everyone is treating Johnny Depp, who is constantly making mistakes, with the most tolerant attitude.


    This may be a trivial matter in Johnny Depp''s life.


    But there are more trivial things, and one day there will be a super explosion. Johnny Depp at that time will not be as easy as it is now.


    There are more and more troubles surrounding such Hollywood stars.


    And these are basically all he recruited himself.

 Chapter 942： Love and hate

    The latest website: Perhaps Ronan¡¯s warning played a role. In the rest of the propaganda journey, Johnny Depp converged a lot, at least not going to the main action again, until the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World¡¯s End". Basically, there is no more negative news.


    Johnny Depp, who has no negative news, is the best Captain Jack Sparrow.


    In the eyes of fans, Johnny Depp is indeed impeccable.


    In order to satisfy the fans¡¯ desire to take photos with autographs, they even proactively extended the meeting for half an hour.


    So, when Johnny Depp walked onto the red carpet on the day of the premiere, the fans on the scene almost boiled.


    The red carpet directly became Johnny Depp''s personal show. Even if the scene began to chaos, several bodyguards could not stop Johnny Depp''s persistence in signing his fans.


    Jessica Felton stood on the steps in front of the Chiefs Stone Theater, looking at Johnny Depp surrounded by crazy fans, and said: "This person is really hard to evaluate."


    Ronan said calmly: "Angels are always accompanied by demons."


    Jessica Felton nodded slowly: "Depp is a good idol, but not a dedicated actor."


    Ronan smiled: "At least no worse things have happened."


    Stars like Johnny Depp really make Hollywood filmmakers love and hate.


    This is the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" and the first highlight of all film projects of Relativity Entertainment in 2006.


    This is the end of the trilogy. Ronan will not start the fourth part before 2010.


    It will even be suspended for a few more years, making "Pirates of the Caribbean" a feeling for more fans.


    To be precise, this series is now the feelings of many people.


    Inherent fans strongly support, new entrants can also be attracted by the captain, and even the little blacksmith has a large number of fans.


    With the two roles of little blacksmith Will Turner and Batman, Christian Bell has successfully made it to the top of Hollywood.


    In order to invite him to appear in "Terminator 4" in the twentieth century, Fox is said to have paid $25 million for the film.


    Although the little blacksmith is still inferior to Captain Sparrow, with the current development trend, Christian Bale will have a broader future, and it is difficult for Johnny Depp to get rid of the image of captain.


    Fortunately, Johnny Depp now has Tim Burton. This good friend likes to take Johnny Depp with him no matter what he shoots.


    As for Keira Knightley, the British actress was basically insulated from the commercial production after the "King Arthur" box office tragedy.


    Whether she is active or passive, she will have to work hard in the independent film circle for a long time.


    This one also belongs to a good hand, the one that played badly in the end. He was far from the height expected by the industry and the media.


    Having said that, the British media not only like to tout the British in football, but also in the movie circle. Whenever an English actress can make her appearance in Hollywood, she can''t wait to be named the "British Rose".


    If you just look at the report on Fleet Street, you will find that Britain is full of geniuses and supernovas everywhere.


    By the third part, the film has changed from the three main characters to Captain Jack Sparrow as the absolute main character.


    This is not specifically requested, but determined by the market.


    After several years of unremitting efforts, coupled with the stimulation of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" approaching its release, this series finally surpassed "Peppa Pig" and became the most profitable series of Relativity Entertainment.


    In the first two films, the global box office totaled close to 2 billion U.S. dollars. Peripheral products including DVDs are making a lot of money for Relativity Entertainment every day. Including various copyright income, the cumulative total has reached 1.5 billion U.S. dollars.


    Among all the peripheral products, the one related to Captain Jack Sparrow is the most popular. Now no one can deny that "Captain Jack Sparrow" is one of the biggest elements of the film''s success.


    Relativity entertainment will naturally take the market as the leading factor and make necessary adjustments.


    Facts have also proved that there is no problem with this strategy.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" opened its first weekend in North America, that is, in 4,410 theaters, it won $137.56 million in box office.


    Since the film was released simultaneously worldwide, the box office reached US$321.36 million in the world¡¯s first weekend!


    But this film has a long way to go to achieve profitability alone, after all, the production cost has reached the highest series of 230 million US dollars.


    Due to the signing of the trilogy contract in advance, the director and actors are restricted from increasing their compensation without restriction.


    Especially Johnny Depp, whose pay for the third film is only 15 million US dollars.


    Many people know that the biggest advantage of a long contract is that it allows the production company to restrict the stars from making crazy bids in the sequel movies.


    Most of the sequels of popular movies, the starring remuneration cannot be measured by normal market value. The most typical ones are Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr.


    Starring in other films, these two people will never get paid 90 million US dollars and 75 million US dollars.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s total investment in "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" is as high as 300 million US dollars, and the global box office must reach 1 billion US dollars to ensure that the cost can be recovered through the theater box office.


    Profit can only rely on peripheral channels.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" not only needs a good start, but also needs to be popular and continue to attract people''s attention.


    Embassy Pictures reached a licensing agreement with Unilever after the third film was released at the box office in the first week. Unilever won the five-year license for toothpaste and soap for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series with a package of $50 million.


    Subsequently, Unilever announced that it would develop a "Captain Jack Sparrow" brand toothpaste.


    The news has just been announced, and Johnny Depp directly stood up and expressed his dissatisfaction.


    At a publicity announcement meeting for the film, the reporter asked: "Nowadays, many products are sold under the guise of Pirates of the Caribbean. Do you think it is too outrageous to stop?"


    Johnny Depp sprayed directly: "If I want to say, I will talk about personal hygiene products, they don''t look right. For example,''Captain Jack'' brand toothpaste, people with gold teeth sell toothpaste? This is like It¡¯s a bald head selling shampoo."


    Although Johnny Depp strongly opposed it, it had no effect on the authorization of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan estimated that after the events in Australia, Relativity Entertainment and Johnny Depp had become annoyed at each other.


    The night Johnny Depp made these remarks, his agent Tracy Jacob contacted Ronan and solemnly apologized. Ronan didn¡¯t say anything, just let her take care of Johnny Depp. Pu''s mouth.


    This little thing won¡¯t let him do anything against Johnny Depp, but Johnny Depp can¡¯t help but spray everywhere, which will affect the income of Relativity Entertainment. Even if he doesn¡¯t do it, someone will take the initiative. Shot.


    It''s really not difficult at all to make Johnny Depp as embarrassed as Tom Cruise was.


    Johnny Depp''s black material is a bit more than Tom Cruise.


    But this is not good for Relativity Entertainment, after all, Relativity Entertainment still has to use Depp to sell various pirates.


    Ronan also seriously considered, if planning for "Pirates of the Caribbean 4", will he still cooperate with Johnny Depp?


    The contract between the two parties has expired. Johnny Depp definitely dares to ask for 50 million US dollars in salary plus various messy additional terms...


    Perhaps, we can only wait for Johnny Depp to fail a few more times and become more clear-headed before considering this issue.


    The "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy is completed, and the formation of Captain Jack Sparrow of Johnny Depp has gradually stabilized.


    With the end of the trilogy, the main creative team of "Pirates of the Caribbean" also fell apart, mostly ending their cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.


    Gore Wibinski switched to Paramount Pictures and collaborated with Nicholas Cage in "The Weatherman".


    Although Johnny Depp was afraid of Ronan''s power, he would occasionally express a few words of dissatisfaction with the theory of relativity. The relationship between the two parties is shaking back and forth on the edge of rupture.


    Christian Bale is a big hit. While he can get 20 million US dollars + remuneration, there is no lack of project selection. The newly confirmed starring "Terminator 4" has a production budget of up to 200 million US dollars, which is high hopes for 20th Century Fox. .


    The situation of Keira Knightley is obvious. The box office failure of "King Arthur" has made Hollywood have great doubts about her commercial value. Relativity Entertainment is no exception. It is impossible to cooperate with Keira Knightley in the future. Big production commercial film project.


    During the Independence Day holiday, "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" dominates the North American film market. The following weekend, other films are still scared. Only "Little Beauty in the Sunshine" released by Fox Searchlight was the only one that was opened on a large scale.


    Of course, no one can count on how good this small-cost independent film is at the box office. After all, the audience and the scale of publicity investment are here. No matter how good the filming is, it is impossible to give a commercial giant like "Pirates of the Caribbean 3". To threaten.


    But in low-cost movies, the market response of "Little Sunshine" is also quite brilliant.


    In the first week of its release in North America, the film received $7.37 million in nearly 1,600 theaters.


    According to estimates, the North American box office of "Little Girl Sunshine" is very likely to exceed US$50 million.


    Compared to the production cost of less than tens of millions of dollars, it can undoubtedly be included in the type of small and big.


    "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" won the North American box office list with 57.24 million U.S. dollars plus the previous Independence Day holiday income, the North American box office has reached 238.94 million U.S. dollars.


    Overseas, the popularity of movies continues to rise, with the global box office approaching half a billion US dollars.


    The final global box office probability will exceed 1 billion US dollars.


    Like the previous two movies, Relativity Entertainment is enough to recover all the costs through a single channel at the theater box office.


    At the same time, the North American box office of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" approached 200 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 400 million US dollars.


    This unique style of large-scale production movie has already generated substantial profits through the box office.


    Not only the male audience, the film also won the support of a large number of female audiences.


    Even many people regret that the scale is still too small.


    This also reminded Ronan of the same type of work on a larger scale.

 Chapter 943： New princess

    Latest website: Many people have watched a show, or like Ronan, watched the highlights of this show, and left a certain impression.


    The male protagonist is famous in history, and related deeds have been included in the historical textbooks of the East and the West. As the protagonist, he has been adapted into movies several times. At one time, many stars became popular because of this role, such as Michael Douglas'' father Kirk Douglas.


    This character is called Spartacus.


    That play is also called "Spartacus".


    Ronan hasn''t watched the full version of the series, but has watched the related content collection. His filming for several seasons, the biggest feature is the scale.


    Once the scale of "Spartacus" completely surpassed "Song of Rough and Kill."


    Ronan specifically checked after "The Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan", and did not find any similar TV series script copyright registration matters, so after the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3", he took time to complete the preliminary project planning. Then it was forwarded to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment.


    Spartacus is a historical figure and does not involve copyright, so you can shoot it casually.


    After Shahai Entertainment''s "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", it will also increase the production and investment of large-scale dramas.


    How to write the script requires the teamwork of the screenwriters in the screenwriting department. Ronan can only specify a large framework for the screenwriters to create within the framework.


    "To some extent, it is closer in form to the B-rated film in the movie."


    In the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan convened a meeting with relevant persons in charge: "You don''t need to invest too much. They are mainly built with violence and large-scale shots. The style is similar to "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors". It doesn''t matter if the CG is rougher."


    He emphasized: "On the whole, the most ideal state of this show is to have the picture sense of "The Three Hundred Heroes of Sparta", the realism of "Gladiator" and the degree of **** far surpassing the drama of "Rome".


    Several screenwriters responded: "Understood."


    Ronan said: "If you come up with a script this year, you have enough time to create it."


    After leaving the screenwriting department, Ronan went to the office area of ??the Princess Animation Studio on the upper floor. A dozen core team members, led by Chris Buck, Byrne Howard and Rich Moore, were waiting in the conference room.


    Ronan asked Connie to distribute the materials he brought to the people at Princess Animation Studio, saying: "You have joined Relativity Entertainment for more than half a year, and you must already have an understanding of the company, as well as the personnel and company structure."


    Chris Buck said: "Yes, we are ready."


    Byrne-Howard went on to say: "Mr. Anderson, with the assistance of Pixar Studio, we have completed the preliminary computer animation production technology update in the past six months, and can''t wait to invest in animation production."


    Several other people also nodded one after another. They joined the Relativity Entertainment Animation not for retirement, but to revive the team''s glory.


    Ronan pulled out his chair and sat down and asked, "Everyone, let me first ask a question, what kind of animated film do you want to make?"


    Everyone, including Chris Barker, was silent for an instant. This question was very difficult for them to answer.


    Ronan continued, "Or, from another angle, what is your best animation production?"


    Chris Buck said without hesitation: "Disney princess cartoons and fairy tale cartoons."


    "That''s right." Ronan said directly: "This is what you are best at, and it is also the root cause of me and Relativity Entertainment to dig you over."


    Rich Moore said at this time: "But the market proves that Disney''s traditional animation movies have fallen out and cannot keep up with the needs of the times, otherwise we..."


    In the second half of the story, he didn''t go down, but the meaning was very obvious. If it hadn''t been for the decline of Disney Animation Studio, the current Princess Animation Studio would not be born.


    Chris Buck was very cautious, but he also said: "Princesses and fairy tale animation feature films are indeed no longer popular. Since the new century, the best selling animation feature films are DreamWorks'' Shrek series and Pixar. Several parts of the studio."


    He was worried: "Ronan, we are not good at pure spoof types."


    "Don''t worry." Ronan said with a smile: "I won''t let you shoot that type. This is not in line with my original intention. Why is this animation studio called a princess? Because I want you to make Disney animated princesses And the fairy tale type is carried forward again."


    Asking Chris Barker and others to shoot a spoof movie similar to "Shrek" is simply a waste.


    Ronan continued: "I mentioned to you some time ago that after the animation studio stabilizes, it will use Andersen''s fairy tale "Snow Queen" as a template to adapt and produce an animated short film to run the team together."


    Byrne Howard said: "Snow Queen is a typical princess style story..."


    Ronan said: "We can completely subvert the traditional fairy tale, but it is not a spoof. For example, Sleeping Beauty, the person who kisses the princess does not have to be the prince, but also the witch; and the Snow Queen, the prince may not fall in love with the princess, but It may be that she wants to annex her kingdom...well, even the traditional Snow White can defeat the evil queen with the help of hunters."


    These principles are not complicated, but for the former Disney creators who are bound by tradition, they have opened up their thinking from another aspect. Although some of them may not be suitable for the current social environment, they have also penetrated a thin layer. Diaphragm, even if the fairy tale is not a spoof, it can be re-interpreted from another angle.


    Chris Buck and others are looking at the script outline in their hands, almost completely subverting the content of Andersen''s fairy tales.


    Ronan waited for everyone to read the outline of the script and said: "The times are changing, and more and more people are beginning to form a clearer understanding. The fairy tale love is not rational, and you want to be convincing. It¡¯s actually very difficult to tell why the heroes and heroines love each other in an hour and a half, and the love is so deep. Especially cartoons, so they rarely discuss the rationality behind love-such as why two people love each other, why they love each other It''s so deep¡ªbut it just makes two people fall in love directly, and there is no need to explain, so it will be very clich¨¦d."


    He coughed lightly and continued: "Family affection and friendship, such as loving one''s family, have a stronger foundation than love for a stranger, and it is easier to impress the audience."


    Chris Buck thoughtfully: "The past Disney princesses existed only for love..."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and then said: "Everyone has participated in the production of many Disney animated feature films. We can recall the performance of princesses in past Disney animated films. In the past, Disney princesses also had their own ideas and longed for freedom. Desire and hope, but always need external stimuli to act. The little mermaid has always yearned for human life. Only by falling in love with the prince and having a fight with his father can he have the determination to become a human being; Rapunzel has always wanted to see Kong Ming Deng Only a thief who is familiar with the outside world can give her the courage to leave home."


    "They have their own goals, but they are not always working hard for their goals, and they have not paid too much. This is the shortcoming of these princesses. They have ideas and desires, but they lack substantial actions. Even Rapunzel needs outside guidance."


    Byrne Howard gradually realized Ronan''s meaning: "Such a princess is too passive and has no managerial initiative."


    "That''s right." Ronan said again: "The princess of the new era must be proactive, not to love for love, let alone to wait to marry the prince, to have a clear action, and actively work hard for it."


    He paused slightly: "Film is an art that unites vision and hearing. This means that it is not the protagonist''s inner feelings that defines them, but their actions!"


    Rich Moore interrupted suddenly: "This is in line with the current situation of the fierce feminist movement."


    Ronan glanced at him appreciatively and emphasized: "The Disney princesses in the next stage don''t need a prince to save, they can also save themselves."


    The most classic feature of the animated feature film that once brought Disney princesses back on the world movie stage and radiated infinite glory is reversal and rescue.


    The prince took off his gloves and became a villain, Anna did not need love to save.


    At that time, Elsa¡¯s fans believed that Elsa¡¯s true love saved Anna, while Anna¡¯s fans believed that Anna saved herself...


    Disney¡¯s fairy tales and princess style have a profound influence on Chris Barker and others. Ronan did not expect a word to completely change them, so the first thing to put on the schedule of the Princess Animation Studio is not an animated feature film, but often ten. A short video of a few minutes.


    This helps them to hone the integration of new computer production techniques and new ideas.


    At the end of the meeting, Chris Barker stated that in order to shoot the background of the "Queen of Ice and Snow" short film, he needed to lead a team to Norway and other Nordic countries to collect the scenery.


    Ronan responded in one gulp This is an indispensable link if you want to complete the production well.


    Exotic style is also a great tool to attract audiences.


    Of course, for Hollywood, this so-called exotic style is bound to be the product of a mixture of half-understood overseas culture and typical American ideas.


    Hollywood''s animated feature films, no matter what country the background is, this is the case.


    Just like a Disney cartoon, "Aladdin" does not belong to the Middle East, "The Lion King" does not belong to Africa, "The Little Mermaid" does not belong to Denmark, and "Kung Fu Panda" does not belong to the Chinese world. It is a standard Hollywood production and wealth accumulation. Tool, like other North American movies that incorporate foreign cultures, it simply borrows foreign elements even crudely to make the film more international.


    If a single filming of a major production into a certain country or ethnicity only reflects the cultural elements that truly belong to them, the chances of this film hitting the streets will be infinite.


    Princess Animation Studio and Relativity Entertainment are not an art research department or cultural researcher, but a standard business group.

 Chapter 944： He is too scumbag

    The latest website: Since entering the new world, especially the rapid development of the Internet, it has brought a huge impact to many traditional cultures. In the past, too many purely commendatory cultural words have their meanings undergoing earth-shaking changes.


    For example, the meaning of princess, not to mention the special products on the other side of the Pacific, even in North America and Hollywood, this term is no longer completely commendatory.


    At least in many cases it is used in conjunction with the word "ill" to accuse a person of deliberately behaved spoiled and spoiled, and have natural and delicate hallucinations.


    In the past, Disney princesses always had only one rule of writing: to do all the scenes just to wait for the prince to favor, and then to a happy ending together.


    Elsa''s words to Anna, "You can''t marry the man you just met", might be confusing old-school princesses.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan also determined new basic preparations for future princess movies-independence, caring for others, healthy living, not judging people by appearance, trustworthy, trusting in oneself, distinguishing right from wrong, doing everything possible, treating others loyally, never Give up.


    Judging by today''s vision, this is more like a Cub Scout rule, anyway, it''s not a princess at all.


    But it will not be long before this will become an effective weapon to cater to the audience under the social reality of surging feminism.


    In the future, feminism is destined to be a flood of vocabulary, just like black fate, it can become a tool used by Ronan and Relativity Entertainment for market speculation.


    In the previous month, Ronan asked Shahai Entertainment to conduct targeted market research. The data obtained showed that fans and consumers reviewed past old Disney animated princess movies. Among the options that princesses left them the most impressive, 100 Seventy-five percent is about their appearance, and only eleven percent is about ability and achievement.


    The determination of these criteria is not only for the preparation of Princess Animation Studio, but also for other projects of Shahai Entertainment.


    The live-action version of Disney''s past classic animated feature films!


    In some ways, "Alice in Wonderland", which Robert Zemeckis is filming and producing, can also be included in this rank.


    Ronan has made a decision to make "Alice in Wonderland" the beginning of a live-action fairy tale movie.


    There will be numerous adaptations like "Beauty and the Beast", "Sleeping Beauty", "Cinderella", "The Lion King", "Aladdin" and so on.


    Frankly speaking, these films can make a lot of money by virtue of their feelings, and there are plenty of things to do in peripheral areas.


    Skirts like Bell and Cinderella used to be popular peripheral products. Although they are not as good as Elsa''s super pervert that triggered market riots, the profits created for Disney are also more than 100 million yuan.


    As for the future casting situation, we must see the changes in the social situation before making a decision.


    But for black actresses to play the Little Mermaid, Ronan feels that he shouldn''t be so frantic.


    As we all know, the Little Mermaid cannot be black in any way.


    In the face of the once surging social trend, Disney is similar to the current relativity entertainment, and the appearance is quite ugly.


    To be honest, this is actually not too good for the overseas box office.


    Ronan still clearly remembers that "Spider-Man: Far From Home", how many people were dissatisfied after seeing the heroine, and even insisted that they could not finish watching the movie.


    The black heroine''s persuasion effect is really one-by-one.


    By the way, Peter Parker must have a poor vision and his head must be crippled in order to be able to see such a strange thing among such IP people.


    The Dutch brother is probably depressed enough. Even if he talks in the movie, he has to engage in scandals outside the movie in order to cooperate with the promotion of the movie.


    Regarding "Spider-Man", since Relativity Entertainment''s previous energy had to be placed on Disney, and then 20th Century Fox, under Ronan''s instruction, an early agreement was reached with Sony Entertainment.


    It is impossible for Peter Parker to return to the Marvel system in a short time. Marvel Entertainment has to wait for time and opportunity if it wants to withdraw the copyright.


    Ronan spent the morning at Shahai Entertainment, mostly in meetings.


    A person¡¯s conceptual change cannot be completed immediately. It always requires a process, preferably at the same time as the production of the work.


    The next step of the Princess Animation Studio is to shoot and produce new princess short films to achieve this goal.


    At the same time, the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment also specially mobilized its efforts to adapt the script of "Snow Queen" in accordance with the script outline that Ronan had suspended.


    The adaptation of the live-action script of the Disney classic animated feature film was also put on the agenda by Ronan. Sandsea Entertainment will soon recruit suitable screenwriters to create the first draft of the script.


    Among many projects, "Beauty and the Beast" was ranked first by Ronan.


    According to Ronan''s request, female screenwriters should be chosen first.


    Originally Lindsay Bill was more suitable, but currently Lindsay Bill is the screenwriter and producer of "Twilight". The subsequent operation of the "Hunger Games" series and the production of the sequel to "Gossip Girl" are impossible. Have time and energy to take care of others.


    The preparatory stage of "Twilight" is coming to an end and will soon enter the filming stage. The Embassy Pictures has already selected a schedule and is initially scheduled to be released during Valentine''s Day next year.


    This will allow the movie to get the maximum schedule effect bonus.


    If "Twilight" can meet expectations, "The Hunger Games" will then be put on the preparation schedule.


    Relativity Entertainment is also creating momentum for the original work, and the beauty writer and screenwriter propaganda about Lindsay Bill has gradually been pushed to the front. In this society, many times the value of beauty is really justice. "Twilight" is accompanied by Lindsay Bill. Its popularity has skyrocketed and sales have also increased.


    In today''s society, there will be no popular movies without publicity, and there will be no big sellers without publicity.


    Driven by corresponding publicity resources, "Twilight" has entered the North American bestseller list since May, and had already squeezed into the top ten in June.


    For such a popular book whose audience is not particularly broad, this kind of result is very good.


    This also brings a certain base of potential audiences for the film release.


    The fame of "Twilight" and Lindsay Bill has also driven the sales of "The Hunger Games". This seemingly very meaningful book has received far more praise than "Twilight". Also entered the top 20 of the North American bestseller list.


    However, after this book was published overseas, it caused some controversy, especially in island countries.


    Many island media claimed that the setting and part of the content of "The Hunger Games" were simply Chiloulou''s copying of the island country''s "Battle Royale".


    Neither Lindsay Bill nor Relativity Entertainment made any response, and the voices of the island nation¡¯s entertainment media seldom really spread the island.


    As for coming to North America to fight a copyright lawsuit, the possibility is negligible.


    In contrast, continuing to expand the popularity is the top priority for Relativity Entertainment.


    "The Hunger Games" may be on the agenda next year. Ronan also thought of his big cousin who once liked to drink milk. I wonder if this actress has entered Hollywood.


    In the afternoon, Ronan left Relativity Entertainment and was about to go to the Pacific Investment Foundation in Century City. When he came to the lobby, he happened to see Taylor Swift getting down from another elevator.


    "Hi, Uncle Anderson." Taylor Swift said hello on his own initiative.


    Ronan smiled and nodded, looked at the blond girl away from the instant noodles, walked towards the door together, and said, "Come over for work today?"


    Taylor Swift said with a smile: "I have created two new songs. TV drama shooting may be useful. In the past, I discussed with the production team whether it was suitable."


    Ronan said: "I heard from the crew that you did very well in "Hannah Montana"."


    Taylor Swift was very confident in a hurry: "I told you very early that this role is the most suitable for me, and I can create my own song."


    Ronan smiled and asked, "Is this going to leave?"


    Taylor Swift nodded slightly: "The work is done."


    The two came to the door of the Theory of Relativity Building. Ronan¡¯s Rolls-Royce Phantom had stopped here. He asked: "How did you come here? Do you want me to take you a ride? I am going to your father."


    "No, Uncle Anderson." Taylor Swift pointed to a car not far away: "A friend is waiting for me."


    Ronan looked over there. A handsome-looking young man was standing by the car. After seeing Taylor Swift, he kept beckoning here.


    "Boyfriend?" Ronan asked casually.


    Taylor Swift said generously: "Yes."


    Ronan asked, "I remember the boyfriend you introduced to me last time was not him, right?"


    "Huh? He was too scumbag, so he broke up." Taylor Swift wasn''t embarrassed at all: "This is just I met some time ago. He gave me a lot of inspiration, and today these two songs can be created. He played a very important role."


    Ronan nodded slightly, did not ask any more, and said, "We will talk another day. I will go to your father''s place first.


    Taylor Swift said: "Okay, I will invite you to dinner another day."


    Ten minutes later, Ronan met Scott Swift at the Pacific Investment Fund.


    "People have arrived Scott Swift said: "He is a heavy asset and resource industry. Our successful cooperation with a number of natural resource investors has attracted his His eyes, coupled with his own intention to transform into the financial investment industry, are very willing to cooperate. "


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Let''s go and meet him."


    Later, Ronan met an investor from the East in the reception room.


    This person is not too old, only twenty-five or sixty years old. Although he has a fat body, his short hair style gives a shrewd and capable impression.


    Under Scott Swift''s introduction, Ronan learned that this person has fully taken over and controlled a group company with heavy resources such as steel and coal as the main body, and his net worth may reach tens of billions.


    Ronan chatted with him for a while, and it is not difficult to find that the other party is very eager to transform into the financial investment industry.


    The Pacific Investment Foundation values ??every investor, and what it offers is the usual fixed investment income. This is a win-win cooperation, and there is no question of who pits who.

 Chapter 945： Broaden horizons

    Latest website: This initial interview went smoothly. Ronan then talked to him again, and Scott Swift accompanied him on a tour in Los Angeles to inspect many of the films and dramas invested by the Pacific Investment Fund. Items.


    Both Ronan and the Pacific Investment Foundation have shown sufficient sincerity in cooperation, and there is no such high attitude that traditional American companies have to deal with Eastern investors.


    Cooperation is a win-win situation, and respect is mutual, which is also conducive to attracting investors.


    Moreover, this young-looking steel and natural resources tycoon is very interested in the entertainment industry, and it is said that he has an unusual relationship with some actresses in the local entertainment industry in his country.


    Such a high-quality customer came to Los Angeles and came to the Pacific Investment Foundation. Of course, Scott Swift would not fail.


    After many efforts, after a series of inspections by the investor and his team, the two parties finally reached an investment agreement.


    With a fixed annual rate of return of 6%, the Pacific Investment Fund has attracted up to US$400 million in investment from the counterparty.


    It has to be said that these tycoons in the natural resources industry have not so much cash flow in their hands.


    Both parties will continue to discuss follow-up cooperation depending on the specific situation.


    After opening many investment markets, the Pacific Investment Fund has, through unremitting efforts, with its good reputation and stable investment returns, has attracted more and more investors'' attention.


    Especially in the East, among the groups that are the first to get rich, there are many big men who are interested in developing into the film industry.


    For example, the one who once built an urban commercial complex, within a few years, will frequently invest heavily in Hollywood and the North American film market, and even wanted to build Oriental Hollywood.


    Ronan felt that when the time and conditions were right, he could talk to this about cooperation.


    This is completely different from when he first faced the Arabs, that is, normal business cooperation will operate within the scope of compliance with laws and regulations.


    Ronan also asked the Eastern Branch of Embassy Pictures to make preparations in advance, so as to meet the need.


    This member, who seems to want to acquire the six major Hollywood companies more than once, has never been able to make the trip. Perhaps it can bring some help to the future plans of Relativity Entertainment.


    It really doesn''t work, you can also be a catcher.


    After all, even if the acquisition of a film company is like Relativity Entertainment swallowing Artisan Pictures, some businesses are redundant for Relativity Entertainment.


    But in the eyes of other companies, it may be a high-quality resource with great value and nowhere to buy it.


    Ronan always believes that no matter what the plan is, there must be more filings.


    At the same time, two good news came from Robert Iger. On the one hand, after several private consultations with Avi-Allard, Avi-Allard will step down as Marvel Entertainment after his contract expires in September this year. The position of chief executive officer, the new executive officer will be held by Ike Palmt.


    Kevin Fitch will also be promoted to the CEO of Marvel Entertainment, who will be responsible for Marvel''s film and TV series projects.


    On the other hand, the expedition team sent by Relativity Entertainment to Estonia returned to Los Angeles and brought back good news.


    Estonia is very sincere in cooperation, and its natural and cultural landscapes are also suitable for location shooting. In order to attract relativistic entertainment crews, not only will a professional studio area be established, there will also be some tax and fiscal policy tilts.


    After a while, a team headed by Carmen Case and officials from the Estonian Department of Commerce will come to Los Angeles to negotiate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Carmen Case also specifically called Ronan and exchanged some opinions.


    Compared with some countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Estonia also has its own advantages, such as a very stable political situation.


    The lack of some strategic resources is not a bad thing for many small countries.


    Carrying a giant treasure, but without the corresponding protection ability, that is bad.


    In mid-July, another copy of "The Martian" with the copyright held by Relativity Entertainment was published by Random House. It was similar to "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" when they were just released, and did not cause much sensation. , It takes time to ferment.


    This can be regarded as relatively hard-core science fiction. Reading requires a certain threshold and the audience range is relatively small.


    But it can always bring an audience basis for future film adaptations, which is a natural advantage of film adaptations.


    At present, Hollywood as a whole is becoming more and more cautious about investing in medium-scale original film projects. It would rather stay in your hands for a few years than invest rashly.


    Shahai Entertainment has another new film adaptation project this week, "King of the Sea", which is adapted from the comic of the same name by Mark Miller.


    The film and television adaptation copyright of this comic has been in the hands of Shahai Entertainment for two years. In order to obtain the copyright from Mark Miller, Ronan also authorized the comic copyright of "Ace Agent" to Mark Miller.


    At present, a new version of the comics closer to the previous "Kingsman" has been published through Marvel Entertainment.


    Under Ronan''s control, the early planning of "King of the Sea" was very fast. For example, he hired Guy Ritchie''s deputy to serve as the deputy director and executive producer in "Two Smoke Guns" and "Snatching" Human Matthew Vaughan is the project director.


    The British director was able to walk into the sight of Ronan and Shahai Entertainment not because of "King of the Sea", but "Thor" that Marvel Entertainment is doing in the early stages.


    Matthew Vaughan submitted information to Shahai Entertainment and wanted to apply for the director of "Thor", but Ronan''s resume, especially after the recently directed film "Sandwich Cake", felt that he was more suitable for "Hai Pian" The large-scale violent style of "The King" simply made Shahai Entertainment talk to him about this project.


    The two sides hit it off.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment also found relevant information about Chloe Moretz.


    Once the actress and child star, she has played supporting roles in many Hollywood movies and TV series since 2004. In the first half of this year, she also participated in the dubbing of the Disney Children''s Channel animated series "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger".


    Ronan was extremely impressed by the former super-killer. When he thought of this project, he always thought that the super-killer was the protagonist. He did not remember the inexplicable male protagonist of King Kepian.


    From the data point of view, Chloe Moritz is in a mess, but the only problem is that he is only nine years old this year, and his age is a bit younger.


    Ronan did not decide whether to choose Chloe Moritz or not. Together with the information of Dakota Johnson and other girl stars, he transferred it to director Matthew Vaughan. Consider the director''s opinions.


    Matthew Vaughan has just taken over this project, serving as a screenwriter and executive producer at the same time, which means that the script will be written by Matthew Vaughan.


    The actual filming will not be until next year. White girls have always developed very fast, and maybe a little girl will grow up in more than half a year.


    As an atypical superhero movie, it will definitely be rated as an R-rated movie in the future. Of course, "King of the Sea" cannot be as high as the investment of a Marvel superhero movie. Controlling the scale of investment is inevitable. If you spend 100 million dollars in it Filming and production, this film is more likely to lose money.


    Ronan only set aside a $20 million production budget for "King of the Sea".


    If Matthew Vaughan''s filming and production can be a big success, the new "Ace Agent" can also be handed over to him.


    Regarding headshot fireworks and Hundred People Killing, Ronan has long been communicating with Mark Miller, and the comics will add these elements that were once huge highlights.


    For the new version of the comics, Marvel Entertainment adopts a typical comics cooperation model. Mark Miller has the right to create, but no copyright.


    Nowadays, comics in North America are basically created like this.


    Like the "Civil War" being serialized by Marvel Entertainment, the "New 52" series that DC Comics has just started to create are all of this type.


    From science fiction to business, from big investment to small production, from horror films to literary awards, Relativity Entertainment has established an effective long-term mechanism.


    As a typical literary entertainment, Ang Lee and Relativity Entertainment still have film appointments to be executed, but unlike commercial directors, such directors often require more free creative time and space.


    "Brokeback Mountain" officially rolled off the North American theaters in mid-July, and the North American box office eventually accumulated US$121.56 million, making it the second highest grossing film by Ang Lee after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Overseas, the cumulative box office of "Brokeback Mountain" is also slowly approaching 100 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 200 million US dollars.


    For such a medium-to-low investment film, through the operation of the Oscar awards, it has won a big commercial victory.


    Ang Li came to Ronan''s office specially.


    "What''s the next plan?" Ronan asked directly.


    "For the time being, I won''t take the film rashly anymore." Li Ang had lingering fears about the failure of "The Hulk": "I plan to take a good rest for a while Ronan said: "Li, you have a good rest, Sha Hai The entertainment side is not a problem, time and plan can cooperate with you. "


    Ang Li smiled and said: ""Brokeback Mountain" made me want to understand a lot of things, and thoroughly understand my own advantages and disadvantages. I decided to temporarily give up my mind, go around the world, look around, and continue to broaden my horizons. I believe this will help me in my future creations."


    "This idea is very good." Ronan affirmed: "Experience something different, and you will always gain something."


    Li An echoed: "That''s what I think."


    After some consideration, Ronan said, "At present, there are three largest film industry bases in the world, one is Hollywood and the other is Hong Kong City. You are familiar with both. My suggestion, if you have enough time, you can India Turn around, look at Bollywood filming and production, look at Indian film culture."


    Ang Lee said: "India is already on my itinerary. I wanted to visit India and Bollywood very early."

 Chapter 946： Minions

    Latest URL: Today''s Relativity Entertainment can be said to be the largest partner of Hollywood Chinese directors. Ronan can¡¯t guarantee it, but like James Huang, Ang Lee and Wen Ziren, as long as he is talented and valuable, he It will definitely ensure that Relativity Entertainment provides a fair and just cooperation platform.


    Ang Lee is undoubtedly a very smart director of Chinese origin. For Hollywood, he has always taken the initiative to integrate, rather than just earn a vote and leave.


    The most commendable point is that Ang Lee has done a very good job in the integration of film cultural concepts.


    Whether it''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" or "Brokeback Mountain", they are extremely powerful.


    Because of Ronan''s relationship, Ang Lee didn''t pick up Zhang Ailing''s adaptation of the film. His previous energy was entirely on the production of "Brokeback Mountain".


    Ronan hopes that the next collaboration between Ang Lee and Relativity Entertainment will be "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth School".


    Because this film review helped Ang Lee win the second Oscar for Best Director, Ronan had the impression that the film was also an adaptation.


    He has already greeted the Indian branch of Embassy Pictures and asked the other party to find and buy the relevant copyrights.


    As long as the time is right, Ronan will talk with Li An about cooperation on this project.


    For Ang Lee, after getting the coveted Oscar for Best Director, he also needs new challenges and breakthroughs. It was perhaps this film that made Ang Lee almost crazy on the road of technical school.


    It is a pity that Ang Lee did not succeed in making two consecutive relatively pure technology streaming movies.


    As a representative of Chinese-American directors in Hollywood, Ang Lee is ready to sink his heart to broaden his horizons and accumulate strength for future filming.


    Another Chinese director in Hollywood today is Wen Ziren. After finishing the production of "American Horror Story", this horror film master immediately plunged into the preparations for "Latent".


    The "Chain Saw" series has won most attention for Wen Ziren.


    Usually a director who has become famous will also carry the burden on his back, but this problem does not exist for Wen Ziren. With the support of Ronan, Wen Ziren decided to push his path of horror directors further.


    "Latent" is still a typical low-cost horror film project. Since most of the scenes of the film are concentrated in enclosed houses and streets, it was sent to Shahai Entertainment with the script submitted by Wen Ziren. It was a system of only 3 million US dollars. Film budget.


    Even without considering Ronan''s power support, Wen Ziren has the success of the "Chain Saw" series before, and will immediately receive the green light from Shahai Entertainment.


    Wen Ziren moved very fast. While the project received the green light, he also determined the very important core figure of the horror movie universe plan: the actors of the Warrens.


    Patrick Wilson, who has starred in "Fruit Hard Candies", and the infamous Vera Farmega have all signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment.


    These two very distinctive actors will become Wen Ziren''s long-term cooperation objects in the future.


    Wen Ziren also submitted an overall plan to Ronan. After "Latent", his next film will be "The Soul" and "Annabel".


    The cost of these horror movie projects will not be very high.


    Compared with general commercial movies, horror movies tend to have lower investment, lower risk, and higher audience tolerance.


    Nowadays, most of the film projects invested by small companies are actually horror films.


    Although Relativity Entertainment has invested more and more in large-scale commercial productions and operated more and more projects, it has never given up on horror films with small investments.


    Of course, the more the better, the better.


    In late July, Relativity Entertainment has another new film released, and Embassy Pictures has released the second animated feature film "Little Yellow Man" by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    Last year, "Despicable Me" sold at the box office. With a production budget of US$60 million, it won a global box office of US$656.7 million, which caused a sensation in the market.


    Even, many people think that the strength of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is completely comparable to that of Lantian Studio.


    While "Despicable Me" is selling well at the box office, it also brings about a very strange phenomenon. The most popular in the film is not the actor Drew, nor the three little girls adopted by Drew, but as an absolute supporting role. A group of minions.


    The major part of the profit of animated movies comes from the surroundings, and among the peripheral products of "Despicable Me", the best-selling products are all related to the minions.


    Originally, the earliest works in this series were also "Minions" short films. Compared with the previous setting, Ronan and Chris Leonard had negotiated a series of key settings such as the origin of Minions. .


    Therefore, the "Minions" independent film with an investment of only 65 million US dollars came out naturally.


    Embassy Pictures held a dreamy premiere for "Little Yellow Man" at the Nokia Theatre.


    Looking around the premiere scene, it can be described as yellow.


    Cute things dressed up as minions are everywhere, and even the premiere carpets on the theater are all minions yellow.


    When hundreds of minions walked across the yellow carpet, the atmosphere on the scene reached its peak.


    The huge influence brought by the previous work, as well as the huge publicity and distribution of the Embassy Pictures spending $100 million in publicity funds, have won enough attention for "Minions".


    "If this film can continue to be successful, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio will truly establish its own brand."


    On the steps in front of the theater, Chris Leonard, the head of the animation studio, said to Ronan: ¡°The many animated feature films behind us can also continue to win attention.¡±


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Didn''t your goals have always been very clear?"


    Chris Leonard smiled and said: "Hollywood''s top animation studio!"


    In fact, as Pixar Animation Studio joined Relativity Entertainment, and Shahai Entertainment established a new Princess Animation Studio, Chris Leonard has already felt the pressure of internal competition.


    In many cases, under pressure, motivation will become more sufficient.


    Ronan asked, "How is the progress of "Kung Fu Panda"?"


    "It will be released next year without any problems." Chris Leonard whispered: "Despicable Me 2 can also be completed as planned. As long as the Embassy Pictures schedule is right, there will be no problem with two films next year. By 2008, there will be more. Films such as "Crazy Primitives" and "How to Tame Your Dragon"."


    Ronan said: "There is no problem with the schedule. The publicity and distribution capacity of Embassy Pictures has doubled from a few years ago."


    As an extremely important distributor of the commercial industry chain, Embassy Pictures has been expanding with Relativity Entertainment in recent years, and its marketing capabilities are no weaker than any of the six major companies'' publishing labels.


    Needless to say, it is not a problem for Embassy Pictures to release more than 20 films simultaneously through online and offline channels within a single year.


    And the tentacles have spread all over the world.


    Chris Leonard said at this time: "The only thing is a pity, today I originally invited the people from 20th Century Fox, but none of them came."


    Ronan understands Chris Leonard''s mind, to a certain extent, it is very similar to that of Jeff Katzenberg to Walt Disney. He said: "It doesn''t matter, the speed of information flow is so fast nowadays, people in 20th Century Fox can always see news of this film."


    "Yes." Chris Leonard was somewhat relieved. "Maybe they are paying attention."


    Ronan patted his arm lightly, and said, "Look forward, don''t care too much about the things behind."


    Chris Leonard nodded seriously: "I understand."


    Ronan didn''t say any more, turned around and went into the theater. This feeling of being swept out was uncomfortable for anyone. Jeff Katzenberg has not completely got rid of it for so many years.


    As for whether Fox will regret it in the 20th century, Ronan doesn''t care much.


    Once in the twentieth century, Fox¡¯s animation production resources were all invested in Blue Sky Studio, but the resources received by Blue Sky Studio are not proportional to the results. Except for the "Ice Age" series, other works are basically reflected One by one, the 20th Century Fox, who could not bear it, wanted to sell it off.


    Unfortunately, such an animation studio is not easy to find.


    On the other hand, those people who were swept out by Fox in the 20th century have become more and more successful in business.


    The former lighting entertainment has become a well-known animation brand in Hollywood and even in the global market.


    The premiere soon kicked off. It is not difficult to understand why the minions who were originally only supporting roles were able to "promote and raise their salary".


    The film starts from the origin of the minions. The minions were originally a single-celled organism, and then gradually evolved into badass assistants who specialize in providing services to supervillains.


    The super villains they have served include: Tyrannosaurus, Napoleon, Vampire, Snowman, etc.


    The little yellow people are always loyal to provide various services to their hosts, working diligently, without complaints-until they fail to "kill" every owner after losing one owner after another in pain, they are trapped Inside the ice cave, the little yellow people became more anxious, so the little yellow people Stewart, Kevin and Bob decided to step forward and go to the flower world to find a master who could serve.


    The plot can be described as lacklustre, everything in the film is actually to make the minions sell cute.


    "Minions" satisfies all the audience''s expectations and fantasies for this mysterious creature that looks like a French bun, and effectively and interestingly answers what the Minions are, where they come from, and where they are going. problem.


    Faced with the little yellow guys who always bubbling joyfully during the adventure, the child audiences are convinced one after another, and the parents who accompany them to the movies will not be bored.


    The cuteness of the minions is enough to make the audience ignore their clumsiness. Their various pranks are interspersed in various sections of the film. The existence of these pranks also makes up for the film''s lack of narrative and lack of hard materials.


    On the other hand, this setting is enough to ensure that the minion will become the absolute protagonist of the film

 Chapter 947： Animation business

    Latest website: With the release of "Little Yellow Man", if this year''s selection of the adorable thing of the year, the Little Yellow Man will definitely be the number one favorite.


    The most successful part of this film is to firmly grasp the two characteristics of the minions that attract the audience the most-cheap and cute!


    Although the plot seems incoherent, although it is more like an animated feature film composed of a collection of funny short films, although the minions always speak a strange language similar to a mixture of Italian, Spanish, and French, although no one can Understand their dialogue, the laughter of the little yellow people can still easily sink the audience.


    In essence, "Minions" presents the adventures of three protagonists who are not good at being bad guys. All their actions are quite "mood-sensitive".


    And the happiness that the film provides to the audience is also light and simple. After all, people can''t ask for more than the cute creatures like the little yellow people who can survive only on cuteness but rely on IQ.


    In the words of the audience, this is a group of cute little guys who are not paying for their lives!


    The movie¡¯s cuteness is on the list!


    There is no one to sell cute!


    These are enough to win the audience''s love for "Minions".


    Since the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" on the schedule of Independence Day, the North American film market has lacked new and powerful films, and the market has been relatively weak.


    This weekend, the enthusiasm of the North American box office market was detonated by this group of cute and cheap "little men".


    Driven by the crazy viral marketing and the super popularity of the series itself, "Minions" landed in North America early on Thursday night, earning US$6.2 million in early games, creating the best result of the cartoon early.


    By Friday, the film was expanded to 4,350 theaters in North America, and the first day of the film received $42.2 million including an advance report, easily winning the single-day box office championship.


    Such a "very yellow, very yellow" animated feature film is showing unparalleled market charm.


    Compared with other animated films, the "Little Yellow Man" is always full of "very pornographic and violent" rhythms.


    Having said that, it was such a "very pornographic and violent" cartoon that quickly became popular throughout the United States.


    The film was still hot at the box office on Saturday and maintained a relatively stable trend. It collected another 38.92 million US dollars that day, and won the single-day box office champion!


    Turning from a group of supporting characters to a protagonist, such an example is not very rare in Hollywood animation.


    However, it is really rare to achieve the realm of being popular in the United States, where everyone is loved, and the car has a puncture.


    It just so happened that a group of simple-looking puddings, wearing suspenders and overalls, did it.


    Although the film¡¯s media reputation and film critics¡¯ reputation, the former¡¯s overall score is only 54 points, and the latter¡¯s rotten tomatoes are less than 50% fresh, it can¡¯t stop the audience, especially the family audience¡¯s love of "Minions" .


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America, "Minions" broke out completely. In 4,350 theaters in North America, it earned $115.11 million in box office!


    In terms of the audience ratio, women accounted for nearly 60%. The little yellow man, a super character who is cute and stupid, is undoubtedly more popular with women.


    In terms of ca&nsp;&nsp;sr, theater audiences are given an average score of "a". According to the data provided by the audience, it is predicted that the bottom of the box office in North America will be more than 350 million US dollars.


    These data all prove that the films under Relativity Entertainment have once again experienced a serious polarization of reputation.


    No one thought that a group of cute and stupid little guys could explode with such great power when they took the lead on the big screen.


    Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment quickly made relevant conclusions. The little yellow man has won a lot of fans for himself on the Internet with several short films. "Despicable Me" sold at the box office last year, which contributed to the popularity of this film. A solid foundation.


    Even more unexpected things are still to come. The film will be released in multiple overseas markets next weekend, and it has become an extraordinary enthusiasm due to the box office explosion effect in North America.


    "Minions" was released in more than 30 countries and regions, with a box office of US$189.52 million in the first weekend overseas, breaking the record for the opening of animated films in 25 overseas regions.


    The next weekend in North America, "Minions" continued to gain momentum, with another $54.87 million, and the North American box office totaled $223.17 million.


    The global box office of this film easily reached more than $400 million.


    Due to the low production cost, even if the budget for publicity and distribution is as high as 100 million US dollars, "Minions" will still bring huge profits to Relativity Entertainment.


    Moreover, many merchants actively come to the door to seek relevant business authorization.


    Once an animated movie becomes popular, its power is endless.


    Relativity Entertainment will also maximize the profit of the film as much as possible. A new short film of "Little Yellow Man" and an animated series have also been put on the agenda by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    Ronan knows very well that in the future, cartoons that follow the cute and stupid route will have a huge market and numerous potential audiences.


    Minions are destined to become representatives in this regard.


    This July, the most eye-catching feature of the North American film market is Relativity Entertainment. Before that, ¡°Pirates of the Caribbean 3¡± was rampant, and later, ¡°Minions¡± was so cute and stupid.


    After five weekend screenings of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3", the North American box office has reached 331.24 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 800 million U.S. dollars. In the global film market, Captain Jack Sparrow once again set off a hot frenzy.


    Johnny Depp has won countless praises, countless fans, and has the posture of Hollywood''s No. 1 commercial superstar.


    However, the personality movie star has never stopped tossing since his role as Captain Jack Sparrow became famous. Recently, there is news that Johnny Depp has a huge conflict with his agent and may change his agent.


    Ronan estimated that this may also have something to do with the agent''s inability to bear the pressure of Relativity Entertainment, which led to Johnny Depp having to compromise on many things.


    Never underestimate the super-arrogant heart of some Hollywood stars after the expansion.


    Because in their hearts, they are the center of the world.


    This time from the end of July to the beginning of August, too much news circulated in the circle, many of which are related to Relativity Entertainment.


    There is news from Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studio that the former increased investment and support for Blue Sky Studio after the "Little Yellow Man" was super-sale, requiring Blue Sky Studio to actively develop "Ice Age "In addition to a new animation production project, and catch up with DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    The Blue Sky Studio did not see Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio as a threat to their competitors.


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio didn''t care about Blue Sky Studio either. All of its energy was put on future plans.


    In addition to the animated feature film project initiated by Ronan, Chris Leonard''s team is also actively developing new film projects.


    For example, Chris Leonard was inspired by "American Idol" and thought that he could try to plan this type of theme. The protagonist may not be limited to humans. There are unlimited possibilities for anthropomorphic animals or insects.


    Ronan certainly won''t undermine their initiative, let Chris Leonard and others make preliminary plans first, get the role setting or script outline and so on.


    Nowadays, in Hollywood, there are too many people like corpse-bit vegetarian food, and the idea of ??doing more wrong and not doing good is quite popular.


    The animation production of Relativity Entertainment is one of the most important businesses of the future group company. Shahai Entertainment''s animation studio is working hard, and the other two are not far behind.


    Embassy Pictures has set a schedule for "The Incredibles". This feature-length animated film, which has been dragged down by the dispute between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney, will be released on Thanksgiving Day in November this year. Pixar Studios is also right. The film is full of confidence and believes that "The Incredibles" will continue to allow Pixar to maintain its leading position in the industry.


    "Cars" has also been fully produced, but because of the schedule and the need for publicity and distribution, this animated feature film was forced to be released in 2007 by the Embassy Pictures.


    This is a typical series in which peripheral profits far exceed box office profits several times.


    The models and various peripheral products of Lightning McQueen can be described as crazy.


    "Food Story" or "Ratuitouille" will also be completely filmed and produced within the time specified in the plan, and the "Robot Walli" project has also entered the stage of field modeling.


    However, Ronan asked Pixar Studios to properly control costs for this animated feature film project, which has a reputation far greater than commercial revenue, otherwise it is not impossible to make losses in the short term.


    There are not too many cases in Hollywood that have won a lot of praise and failed in business.


    In addition, the first draft of the script of "Flying House" was also completed. After reviewing it, Ronan quickly gave the green light.


    Compared with "Robot Walli", he is more optimistic about the commercial prospects of "Flying House".


    According to Pixar Studio''s original production budget of 180 million US dollars, the later investment in publicity and distribution is definitely more than 100 million US dollars, and the total investment is very likely to push up to 300 million or more ~ ??www.novelhall.com ~ even if the surrounding profitability rate Higher, the payback is still under pressure.


    At Ronan''s request, Pixar Studios repeatedly planned and finally reduced the production budget of "Robot Walle" to 150 million US dollars.


    The most important project of Pixar''s next stage is not "Robot Walli", but "Toy Story 3".


    This sequel, which has already begun preliminary planning, is the guarantee of huge profits.


    As for the Princess Animation Studio, a professional team left Los Angeles in early August and went directly to Norway and Greenland in Northern Europe to conduct on-site inspections for the production of the next animated short film.


    The humanistic style of Northern Europe and the background of ice and snow make it impossible for the production staff to stay in the dry Los Angeles.


    Hollywood medium and large film production companies have always been willing to invest in this aspect.


    This animated short film will not be completed until the middle of next year at the earliest. If all goes well, Princess Animation Studio will start the planning of the animated feature film project as planned.

 Chapter 948： Amazing progress

    The latest website: As night falls, the Beverly Hills clubhouse is brightly lit, and luxury cars come one after another. Men in formal wear and beautiful women in gorgeous evening dresses continue to enter the gate of the clubhouse.


    On both sides of the red carpet outside the gate, hundreds of reporters gathered in a specially designated media area and pressed the camera shutter frequently.


    This is a celebration party jointly organized by Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment for "Iron Man" to celebrate the global sales of the film.


    "Congratulations, Ronan."


    In the grand banquet hall of the clubhouse, Chris from Sony Entertainment shook hands with Ronan and said, "Congratulations on the sale of "Iron Man"."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I can only say that there is no failure, and it can''t compare to your "Spider-Man."


    Chris did not deny: "You can''t ignore the gap between the popularity of the two. Who would have thought that "Iron Man" could have such an outbreak?"


    The film has just been offloaded in North America, and the final box office in North America is 361.87 million U.S. dollars. It has not yet ended its release in overseas regions, but the overseas box office has reached more than 300 million U.S. dollars.


    According to various predictions, the final global box office of "Iron Man" will inevitably exceed 650 million US dollars.


    This result is certainly not as good as the "Spider-Man" movie, but before the two were adapted into a movie, the difference in popularity was not so big.


    Ronan knew this too well and asked, "Spider-Man 3 will not be released until next year?"


    "The shooting has just ended, and the post-production has not yet begun." Chris has nothing to hide: "It is planned to be released in summer next year."


    He changed his conversation suddenly and said: "The first weekend of next year''s summer vacation is in early May. It''s best to be the first weekend. Does Embassy Pictures have plans to release a film this weekend?"


    Ronan said: "Even if there is, we have to make way for Spider-Man 3."


    This is the truth. There will be no popular sequels in the first-line productions released by Embassy Pictures next year, and it is impossible for first films such as "The Hulk" or "Transformers" to go head-to-head with such a big hit as "Spiderman 3" sequel.


    Chris smiled and said, "We''re all set."


    "No problem." Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse this smooth enthusiasm. After thinking about it, he said: "Chris, do you remember my previous proposal with Sony Entertainment? We can definitely plan for the Spider-Man and Marvel movie. Cooperate. In the comics, Iron Man often plays with Spider-Man."


    Chris shrugged off: "It''s really not something I can decide."


    In the comics, Iron Man plays with Spider-Man. In the movie, isn¡¯t it necessary to let Spider-Man play with Iron Man? This is unfair to Sony Columbia Pictures.


    Ronan was only a test, seeing that it was impossible to achieve his goal, so he didn''t say anything.


    Perhaps time is the best way to solve this problem.


    The "Spider-Man" movie trilogy department sold at the box office, and Sony Columbia Pictures is full of information. Naturally, they refused to allow Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment to intervene in this series.


    The next stage of Relativity Entertainment''s goal is not Sony Columbia Pictures, and it is also necessary to maintain this fairly good relationship.


    There are more and more people in the banquet hall. The circle as the center point basically surrounds three people, namely Ronan, the producer Kevin Fitch and the Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. walking on the earth.


    Especially Robert Downey Jr., "Iron Man" was a great success, allowing him to win back all his reputation in one fell swoop and become a model for the prodigal son.


    His bad things in the past have not become a drag, but have become a foil to success.


    A bad thing turns into a good thing, which is just a successful hit movie.


    The actors who will be participating in Marvel''s follow-up superhero movies tonight, look at Robert Downey Jr., with some envy in their eyes.


    In addition, there is confidence in the future.


    Robert Downey Jr. has shown them the bright prospect of participating in this series of film projects.


    Fortunately, Ruifan Phoenix, after all, is a well-known actor who has seen the world; like Jason Momoa and Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. is their goal.


    "Hi, Jesse."


    Susan Downey, who has been renamed, is also working hard to expand her social circle. She knows that Robert Downey Jr. will be tied to Relativity Entertainment for a long time in the future, and she will frequently greet the senior executives of Relativity Entertainment alone. She looked at the tall, **** and beautiful Jessica Felton, sighing that the other party chose the wrong career, and softly complimented: "You are so beautiful tonight."


    "Thank you." Jessica Felton said openly: "Susan, good evening."


    Susan Downey sat across from her and asked, "Come here alone?"


    Jessica Felton smiled slightly: "I have always been alone."


    "I heard that you have taken over several first-line film projects of Shahai Entertainment?" Susan Downey touched on the topic: "There are too few female producers in the circle with your achievements."


    Jessica Felton said: "You are also amazing."


    Upon hearing this, Susan Downey''s eyes turned to Robert Downey Jr. unconsciously, and said: "It''s great, I can''t talk about it. I can finally help Downey."


    Jessica Felton had heard about the Robert Downey Jr., and responded politely: "You are really enviable."


    Susan Downey seems to have become a little woman who is intoxicated in love: "When you meet the right person, you will feel that you will give him wholeheartedly and it is worth doing everything."


    Jessica Felton has no experience in this area and can only deal with it: "Yes."


    Susan Downey heard the courtesy in the words, and quickly broke away from the mentality of showing off love, and said: "Jesse, I am also involved in the production of a new project, which is more commercial. I am lacking in this aspect. Can I ask you for advice in the future."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "I can''t talk about it, we can discuss with each other."


    "Okay." Susan Downey quickly exchanged contact information with Jessica Felton: "I know a lot of female producers in the circle, and they often discuss together. If you have time, you can also participate."


    Jessica Felton nodded and responded, "No problem."


    She is no longer a purely technical editor, it is only good to know more about the industry dynamics.


    Before the two ended their chat, Jessica Felton invited: "Fast and Furious 3 will be released in a few weeks, Susan, welcome to the premiere."


    Susan Downey said quickly: "I must be there."


    On the other side, Charles Rowan, who made a special trip to represent Warner Bros. and DC Comics, came to Ronan.


    Charles Rowan greeted a few words, tentatively asked: "I heard that Marvel Entertainment''s "Hulk" is almost finished?"


    The crew was still out on the streets of New York some time ago. This information cannot be kept secret. Ronan simply said: "It will soon be transferred to post-production."


    Charles Rowan said: "Your Avengers plan is going very fast, Marvel''s speed and efficiency are amazing."


    Ronan laughed: "Charles, it seems that Warner Bros. and DC Comics are not slow. I heard that you have formulated the Justice League Cinematic Universe plan. Have you started planning the first "Green Lantern"?"


    Charles Rowan didn''t have to deny it, saying: "Justice League and Avengers are the two major groups of North American superhero comics. The popularity of comics is equal. In terms of movie production, you have inspired us."


    Ronan said: "You are welcome. If possible, we can work together in the Justice League and the Avengers in the future."


    Charles Rowan smiled more readily: "I hope there is such a day."


    Ronan chatted with Charles Rowan again, and went to other places.


    He knows a lot of news about Warner Bros. and DC Comics. The Justice League movie universe project is progressing amazingly fast.


    I probably think that the first movie has fallen behind, and the management of Warner Bros. is really vigorous and resolute. At the request of Kevin Tesuhara, Charles Rowan and Zach Schneider, who have gradually begun to participate, comprehensively formulate and promote justice. The Alliance Cinematic Universe project has taken shape within three months, and the director candidates for "Green Lantern" have been finalized.


    New Zealand director Martin Campbell, who has directed "Zorro''s Mask" and just completed "007: Casino Royale" this year, was hired by Warner Bros. and DC Comics to serve as the director of "Green Lantern".


    As for the hero of the film, it has not yet been determined.


    However, in view of the successful precedent of "Iron Man", Warner Bros. and DC Comics do not plan to invite popular stars, and plan to use the main funds for CG special effects.


    Ronan didn''t intend to intervene, and there was no room for him to intervene in such matters.


    Robert Downey Jr. found him at this moment.


    "Hi, Ronan." Robert Downey Jr. greeted Ronan and said, "I want to ask your opinion about something."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Just say it."


    Robert Downey Jr. hesitated, and finally said, "About Mel Gibson..."


    Ronan raised his hand and interrupted Robert Downey Jr.: "This kind of thing I will not interfere, nor can I interfere. Downey, you are not just entering this circle, you should know better than me, May What a huge group is what El Gibson offends."


    "I know." Robert Downey Jr. bit his lower lip. "But Mel helped me, I can''t just sit back and watch."


    Ronan just said: "Be cautious."


    Regarding Mel Gibson, Ronan could not help Robert Downey Jr., not to mention that Mel Gibson offended all the Jewish communities in Hollywood. Relativity Entertainment and Mel Gibson bought out because of the "Passion of the Christ". The matter has always been in opposition.


    In late July, a terrible event happened in Hollywood. Mel Gibson was caught drunk, facing the police and the paparazzi, selling Jews in public, and suddenly pushed himself to the forefront.


    The current torrent of public criticism almost drowned Mel Gibson.


    Mel Gibson is involved in the extremely sensitive racial discrimination in North America.

 Chapter 949： Air Fighter

    Latest website: things like Mel Gibson, not to mention Ronan¡¯s position is opposed to him, even the past collaborators are silent.


    Mel Gibson did not offend a certain individual or a certain company, but a Jewish group with huge resources.


    It is conceivable that for many years to come, Mel Gibson''s career will be at a standstill, waiting for time to fade away.


    There are too many stars in Hollywood, which can also be said to be a very classic way of doing death.


    How could Ronan and Relativity Entertainment go to this kind of muddy water?


    Some things, some opinions, it doesn''t matter what you think or say in private, once you say it publicly, it will be a big trouble.


    The Mel Gibson incident fully demonstrated what is called misfortune.


    Not to mention anything else, even Mel Gibson''s brokerage firm broke up with him.


    Robert Downey Jr. is a lover of personality. He was taken care of and helped by Mel Gibson when he was in trouble. Now Mel Gibson is unlucky and he wants to help.


    But Ronan''s direct rejection also made Robert Downey Jr. understand that in the face of this social trend, individuals simply cannot compete.


    "Sorry." Robert Downey Jr. smiled embarrassedly: "I''m causing you trouble."


    Ronan patted the arm of Robert Downey Jr., and said, "It''s okay. Downey, give your friend a suggestion, apologize seriously, and act low-key."


    Robert Downey Jr. thought for a while and said, "I see, thank you."


    In addition, there seems to be no other good way.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Mel Gibson''s fall was ten years old.


    David Ellison walked over at this time and congratulated Ronan. He said: "Relativity Entertainment''s performance in the film business is really outstanding." He tentatively asked: "Ronan, "Xiao Huang" How much can you sell around "People"?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "The profit is a little higher than the box office."


    David Ellison said: "You are too humble."


    "This is not modesty." Ronan said solemnly: "As marketing costs increase, the profit margin of a single film has been declining."


    David Ellison is not the rookie state when he first entered the circle, he slowly nodded and said: "The investment in the promotion and distribution of the current movies is too high."


    He gave an example: "The production cost of "Blair the Witch" that you ran back then was only tens of thousands of dollars. I was thinking at that time, this transaction made too much, right? Later I learned that you were only in North America. Publicity and distribution costs have invested 20 million US dollars."


    Ronan told the truth: ¡°Behind any film that seems to be low-cost and high-box office, there is a huge amount of publicity and marketing expenditure.¡±


    David Ellison shook his head slowly: "Unfortunately, Disney refuses to invest more in my movies."


    Ronan asked curiously: "How are you and Ryan at Disney?"


    Hearing Disney, David Ellison''s spirit came in an instant: "I and Ryan have all entered the board of directors, and with Dick Cook, Maple Leaf Pictures has occupied three seats on the Disney board, but we are not far behind. The controlling stake is far away..."


    Ronan said: "The situation at Disney is complicated, and you did a great job."


    At the time of the transaction, Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison knew that Walt Disney¡¯s internal situation was chaotic, and that was precisely what they valued.


    Because there is no civil strife in Disney, they will never have the opportunity to control.


    David Ellison added: "Maple Leaf Pictures is well-funded, and Ryan and I are waiting for opportunities. We will make Michael Eisner and Roy Disney look good."


    Ronan nodded slowly, and said, "I wish you an early realization."


    "Definitely." David Ellison seemed very confident: "Since joining the Walt Disney game, Maple Leaf Pictures will be the final winner."


    He turned to say: "My new movie "Heroes of Air Combat" will be released next week. Remember to come to the premiere."


    Ronan responded: "No problem." He then asked: "Distribution made by Disney?"


    David Ellison said: "The announcement is very unsatisfactory."


    Ronan didn''t answer the conversation. He also watched the previous "Heroes of Air Combat". As far as the movie itself is concerned, let alone talk about it.


    However, given that he has a fairly good relationship with David Ellison and Ryan Kavanaugh, Ronan specifically spared time the next week after the celebration party to attend the premiere of "Heroes of Air".


    At the entrance of the premiere theater, there are five vintage propeller airplanes produced in the 1920s and 1930s. These are not model props, but genuine vintage airplanes from the Larry Ellison collection.


    David Ellison and Larry Ellison, father and son, are avid airplane lovers.


    The Ellison family¡¯s enthusiasm for aircraft is fully reflected in this air combat movie.


    At the premiere, in addition to David Ellison, Ronan had a chat with Ryan Kavanaugh.


    "David and I did a lot of hard work at Disney." Ryan Kavanaugh said to Ronan: "We have won some of the distribution resources of Disney Pictures and Bowei International, and Maple Leaf Pictures'' film distribution is no longer a problem. ."


    Ronan said: "Walt Disney''s distribution channels are top-notch in the industry. If you make good use of it, Maple Leaf Pictures will have good development opportunities."


    Ryan Kavanaugh sighed: "I don¡¯t know if you don¡¯t enter this industry, the top distribution resources have already been divided up. If you hadn¡¯t given Maple Leaf Pictures the opportunity to enter Disneyland, we might be the distribution channel for many years Worry, you may also pay a huge price."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Nowadays, the proportion of the film''s success or failure, the promotion and distribution even exceeds the production itself, and Relativity Entertainment is lucky to establish a global marketing channel that is unique to the company itself. In the later years, it was difficult for Relativity Entertainment to find opportunities."


    Walt Disney¡¯s civil strife may be sad for many people, but Ryan Kavanaugh has always been an opportunity: "Walt Disney is the only opportunity for Maple Leaf Pictures to enter the top of Hollywood."


    For him and David Ellison, joining the Hollywood game, of course, want to climb to the highest point.


    Ronan said calmly: "I wish you all take control of Disney soon."


    It is conceivable that Walt Disney, as one of the six major Hollywood companies, will have fierce internal battles in the future.


    As for Walt Disney¡¯s long-term plan, Ronan did not hear Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison mention it. Perhaps these two thoughts were temporarily placed on the fight for control of Disney, to get Disney. After the power, let¡¯s talk about future development.


    But without long-term planning, Disney will inevitably fall behind.


    For some future plans, Relativity Entertainment has eliminated a strong competitor in advance.


    David Ellison brought a middle-aged man to Ronan''s side and introduced: "Father, this is Ronan, my friend. Ronan, this is my father, Larry Ellison. "


    Ronan shook hands with Larry Ellison and said, "It''s nice to meet you."


    Larry Ellison is usually arrogant, but in front of Ronan, he is still polite enough and said with a smile: "Ronan, I am also very happy to meet you."


    In terms of net worth and company''s influence, the two have similar positions. In addition, they do not have conflicts of interest like Oracle and Microsoft, so they have a basis for peaceful coexistence.


    After a few words of greeting, Larry Ellison said: "I heard you are working with Steve Jobs?"


    Ronan did not deny the meaning: "I bought Jobs'' Pixar studio and he became one of the major shareholders of Netflix."


    Larry Ellison asked, "Don''t you think about working with Oracle?"


    Ronan responded: "If the opportunity is right, Relativity Entertainment welcomes every partner."


    Larry Ellison said with a grin: "I am a more suitable partner than Jobs."


    Ronan laughed. In this regard, Larry Ellison really can''t compare with Jobs!


    Steve Jobs will die in a few years, and it doesn''t pose much threat in itself, but Larry Ellison seems to be alive for a long time.


    This can be said to be the biggest advantage of Steve Jobs.


    Larry Ellison sent out a warm invitation: "I welcome you to Oracle when you have time, and we will discuss it in detail."


    Ronan seemed to be very serious and said, "I must make a special trip to visit another day."


    Many of Oracle''s software are widely used in many industries. For example, some systems of Netflix are also based on Oracle''s software development and design.


    But in the traditional Hollywood film and television production, the possibility of cooperation between the two parties is unlikely.


    Ronan then walked into the premiere theater accompanied by Ryan Kavanaugh.


    Due to Walt Disney¡¯s limited investment in publicity and distribution, the premiere of "Heroes of Air Combat" is not large, and the number of guests who can attend the premiere is also limited.


    Ronan met James Franco and chatted with him.


    This young actor, who is famous for his role as the Little Green Devil, is currently also cooperating with Relativity Entertainment. In the "Teddy Bear" that Shahai Entertainment is preparing, James Franco will play the leading actor.


    To be precise, should be a supporting actor who plays for the super cheap bear.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that James Franco has a talent for funny. He has appeared in many **** comedy movies in the later stage, which is quite interesting.


    For example, James Franco and Seth Rogen have cooperated many times.


    But in this movie, the performance of the actor James Franco can only be said to be very general.


    When David Ellison invested in "The Heroes of Air Combat", he used to make bold statements that each additional plane in the film will increase the budget by 1 million US dollars.


    However, the background of World War I made the air combat scenes look a bit weird, or lack of bright spots.


    Movies are movies after all, not history. After all, this is a commercial entertainment movie. As long as the audience is willing to buy it, these problems are not a problem.


    But David Ellison''s Hollywood road was not smooth, and the box office of the first weekend in North America was only 6.03 million U.S. dollars.

 Chapter 950： little devil

    Latest website: Many people invest in Hollywood''s first work, and often have to pay tuition. "The Heroes of Air Combat" is undoubtedly the first high tuition paid by David Ellison in Hollywood.


    According to the previous trajectory, David Ellison has to pay such tuition fees many times.


    Fortunately or unfortunately, David Ellison met Ronan, integrated into Hollywood at a faster speed, and hoped to fight for the control of a truly top big company.


    Then there is Larry Ellison''s support for David Ellison is really very strong.


    It is said that he invested a lot of money in David Ellison''s foundation.


    In this way, people who are born at the starting point of success can only be envious of others.


    The next stage of the key film project of Maple Leaf Pictures is "First Blood 4". Stallone has finished filming this film, and it may be released in the second half of the year or early next year.


    David Ellison and Ryan Kavanno would like to have more cooperation with Relativity Entertainment on specific film projects, but Ronan will not let go, unless he can find something similar to "First Blood". 4 "This kind of project.


    Besides, Maple Leaf Pictures now has Stallone as a long-term partner.


    Stallone is a very thoughtful director. He always wants to reshape the brilliance of Hollywood classical action movies. He is also lobbying everywhere. The cooperation with Maple Leaf Pictures is also a strong alliance.


    Moreover, Stallone has enough capital, even if it fails, there are still three thousand dollars in the family.


    Someone once said that the biggest difficulty in life is to make choices. What should we do if the opportunity to choose one of three is presented?


    Real men walk the world with swords and never make choices.


    The next week after the release of "Air Combat Heroes", another masterpiece of Relativity Entertainment "Fast and Furious 3" premiered in North America.


    This sequel completely abandons Don¡¯s design, and uses Paul Walker¡¯s actor to introduce one of the new dual actor Dawn Johnson, so as to build a racing family with ¡°lumbering¡± as the core concept around these two roles. .


    "Fast and Furious 2" completely abandoned Dominic Torreto, and "Fast and Furious 3" didn''t even mention it.


    At the premiere, all members of the racing family also appeared one after another. The multi-ethnic characteristics of the main actors group also helped attract a wider target audience group.


    The whole film implements the ideas of Ronan and Jessica Felton, closely centering on action scenes and drag racing scenes, with unprecedented explosive power and sparing effort to vent.


    Coupled with the proactive publicity and distribution of the Embassy Pictures, the film burst out with a lot of vitality since its release.


    On the first weekend of its release in North America, "Fast and Furious 3" scored $68.75 million in one fell swoop, creating the best box office since the series.


    In just ten days, the North American box office of the film exceeded $120 million.


    This series of smooth revitalization, "Fast and Furious 4" has also been put on the agenda.


    And different from the previous ones, starting from the fourth one, Shahai Entertainment will increase its investment and make the "Fast and Furious" series a quasi-first-line commercial production.


    Later, new characters will be introduced successively in order to increase the appeal of the film in overseas regions.


    Ronan is very clear that overseas is an important market for the "Fast and Furious" series. In the future, overseas income will inevitably exceed that of North America. It is necessary to increase the appeal of the film overseas.


    For example, when the film market on the other side of the Pacific can develop further, the racing family will inevitably introduce a Chinese character.


    The film market on the other side of the Pacific has not yet exploded. It has only just started in recent years. The income of Hollywood movies there is very limited, even the bar market next door can''t compare.


    This point cannot be resolved if the two sides of the Pacific do not negotiate a new WTO agreement.


    After all, the box office share of the movie market is directly related to the WTO agreement on both sides and cannot be determined by a single person or a company.


    Hollywood has the same interests in this regard. Hollywood''s medium and large companies, including Relativity Entertainment and the Big Six, have been lobbying the Washington authorities to further open the film market on the other side of the Pacific.


    Of course, even if an agreement can be reached, Hollywood movies will be subject to certain restrictions there.


    It is not only this market that restricts Hollywood movies.


    In November 1994, the Hollywood film "Death of the Dead" became the first part of the account film introduced by the East, and created a box office miracle of 25 million that year. This made the imported Hollywood blockbusters become famous in the first battle, and became popular in the film market on the opposite side of the Pacific. The "Elixir" of the movie market in a downturn.


    After that, a series of films such as "True Lies", "The Lion King", "Forrest Gump" and "Life and Death" all have very good box office performances in China.


    Perhaps many of the memories of the post-80s still have fond memories of sneaking into the theater to watch Leonardo paint Kate Winslet.


    This period appeared directly in the theater in that era, and it is incredible to think about it.


    Probably it has a lot to do with a high-level naming and praise of the film.


    In 2001, the two sides formally signed the WTO Bilateral Agreement, which has clear regulations on the film industry, allowing the import of 20 commercial blockbusters in the form of split accounts each year, and the split account ratio was 13%.


    The agreement is valid for 10 years.


    It is not easy to modify this agreement in advance, and it is even more difficult to get 25% of the box office share.


    Hollywood promotes not only these, but also two extremely important points: one is to introduce international audit institutions to monitor the box office of the oriental film market; the other is to increase the number of imported films.


    There was a time when the Oriental film industry was facing the upcoming increase in overseas film quota after 2012, and the film industry in the East was full of grief.


    But the facts have proved that Eastern films do not need to belittle themselves when facing Hollywood. Only in competition can they become bigger and stronger, and the same is true for movies.


    Blindly seeking protection will only backfire.


    Someone once said: "The opening of the Oriental film market to Hollywood will destroy those filmmakers who have achieved certain success by luck, by the so-called star lineup, by relying on their laurels, and relying on black hands to manipulate the market, and their contribution to improving the overall production of Oriental films It can only be a blessing for producers who are qualified and in line with the rules of the film."


    It is no exaggeration to say that the audience is also one of the biggest beneficiaries.


    Which audience does not like to see colorful movie genres on the big screen?


    If the market is closed and there is stagnant water inside, no one can imagine what movies can only be seen in the theater.


    Of course, certain restrictions are also necessary.


    Hollywood''s huge industrialization system destroyed the film industry in Hong Kong City. The latter could not even resist and was easily defeated.


    The nascent Eastern film industry needs time and space to grow.


    In August, only one film under Relativity Entertainment''s "Fast and Furious 3" was released, and its box office success has brought endless possibilities for subsequent series.


    By the end of the month, the North American box office of "Fast and Furious 3" was close to 200 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office exceeded 350 million U.S. dollars. It is no longer difficult to recover the investment through the box office.


    In addition, "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" has been officially offloaded from North America after exhausting all the theater market enthusiasm.


    This uniquely styled comic-based film finally stopped at the North American box office at a figure of $256.89 million.


    At present, the global box office of the film has crossed the $500 million mark. Although the subsequent growth has been slow, it will continue to appear in the film market of more than ten countries and regions.


    "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" is a huge hit, and Relativity Entertainment is naturally the biggest winner.


    Director Zach Schneider also benefited a lot.


    Because of the film¡¯s box office, Warner Bros¡¯ trust in Zach Schneider was doubled enough to describe it, not only giving him the final editing rights of "Watchmen", but also allowing him to participate in the process of designing the Justice League movie universe project. And film style.


    It is said that Warner Bros. and DC Comics, on the advice of Zach Schneider, have agreed to use an image style similar to "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan" that is as thick as an oil painting.


    This is not only brought by "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", but also related to the "Batman" series that Ronan and Warner Bros. collaborated with.


    Christopher Nolan''s "Dark Knight" has completed the preliminary editing, and its darkened image style has been praised by almost all high-level characters in Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    All of these have driven the Justice League movie universe, rushing towards the once dark style without regrets.


    If nothing else, it won¡¯t take long for "Martha" to shake the North American film market again.


    At the end of August, "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" officially confirmed the director.


    The production budget for a single episode is 5 million US dollars, and the total budget for the first season is 60 million US dollars. This huge investment determines that Ronan is unlikely to start a newcomer.


    After CAA''s recommendation, Ronan chose David Nutt as the director after careful consideration.


    This seems to have a low reputation, but he is famous in the TV drama production industry. He has directed many successful American dramas such as "Brothers" and "X Files".


    As for the actors, the first thing to be determined is Peter Dinglaki, and Shahai Entertainment directly signed a long-term contract with him including movies and TV shows.


    Hollywood has never lacked actors, but the type like Peter Dinklage is definitely a rare resource.


    A dwarf with outstanding acting skills, even in Hollywood, is not so easy to find.


    Peter Dinklage will play the little demon Tyrion Lannister in the series.


    This dwarf who shot his father on the toilet bowl was once one of the most brilliant characters in the early stage of the plot.


    Ronan was extremely impressed by a line of the little devil once.


    "Duke Tywin Lannister did not pull out the gold until his death."


    Sean Bing, who has played Borromir, plays Ed Stark, the actor who is always mercilessly killed by various means in the movie, will be chopped off again.


    Ed Stark is undoubtedly a rare good guy in the series, and he can be called a true knight. Unfortunately, his political wisdom is almost zero. The single-handed operation of King''s Landing not only killed himself, but also ruined the wolf family.

 Chapter 951： Aesthetic problem

    Latest website: In recent years, a large number of popular dramas have been born in North America, but fantasy series have never appeared on the prime time TV series schedule.


    This type of drama seems to have been lacking powerful works.


    In the drama production industry, to a certain extent, the first person to eat crabs can often get the most benefit.


    The first hot work of a certain type of drama will have a huge impact.


    For example, the previous "The Walking Dead".


    The biggest problem that plagues fantasy subjects is undoubtedly investment.


    High production costs are usually one of the reasons why fantasy series cannot be released. Even if Shahai Entertainment invests up to 60 million US dollars in a single season, when filming the first season of "Game of Thrones", it will focus more on characters, characters and The plot develops while avoiding those large-scale war scenes.


    Large-scale war scenes cost a lot of money. After all, this is not a summer commercial film, but a TV series that pays more attention to the plot. In addition, it is the first season. Instead of spending money on war scenes, it is better to further polish the plot.


    In fact, the full-scale outbreak of war in the original book did not begin to appear until after the first volume.


    Fantasy creatures like Bento King will only flash past the first season.


    Without these fantasy creatures, the cost of expensive CG production can undoubtedly be saved.


    As Shahai Entertainment obtained a tax rebate of up to 6 million U.S. dollars from Bulgaria, Ronan did not hesitate to set the main filming base of the series in Bulgaria and other Southeast European countries after the professional inspection. At the same time, he is basically certain to shoot in Sofia. The scene of Strowland.


    There are also several location inspection teams that are also dispatched in advance to find suitable location shooting locations in Europe and the United States.


    Ronan also had enough communication and exchanges with the main creators. "Game of Thrones" is not a film and television work that tends to be teenagers like the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, but a series for adult audiences to watch, an ideal finished product. The episodes are luxurious, bloody, dark, weird, and sometimes even surprisingly sweet, intertwined with malice and kindness, just as unpredictable as life.


    In addition, the core concept of the drama has long been erected by George Martin in the creation of the script-there is no absolute justice, only eternal power!


    George Martin''s thoughts are actually fully reflected in his own works. For example, everyone thinks that they are the protagonist of the world before they die. In fact, only history is.


    Although in the eyes of many high-end power drama fans, "Game of Thrones" is more like a playhouse in a medieval village, but the great commercial success is obvious.


    The conspiracy or struggle in the drama may not be the more sophisticated and complicated the better. Once the audience can''t understand it, the tragedy of abandoning the drama will happen.


    Once this happens, it will undoubtedly bring huge losses to the production company.


    The crew has only identified two main actors for the time being, and the other actors basically have to go through auditions to solve them. As for the former dragon mother, Ronan has no idea where.


    Speaking of it, that is also a very amazing actress. As long as she laughs, her appearance will immediately collapse...


    The actor who played the three fools must be replaced. The one who was too strong once also played the role of Phoenix in the X-Men. It is said that the later collapse of the "X-Men" series of movies is directly related to the failure of Phoenix''s casting.


    "X-Men: Fat Phoenix" is not so miserable.


    Hollywood castings are sometimes really fascinating. For example, once Disney chose black people to star in "The Little Mermaid", the industry and outsiders also understand why.


    But a character like Fat Phoenix can easily leave a bad impression on the audience at first glance, and casting a role is simply disastrous.


    Ronan still remembers that a colleague once said that after watching "Game of Thrones", the actress said: The strong can beat the skin to death but also pretend to be weak, casting the audience like a fool.


    It is said that the 96-year-old is just like the 69-year-old, can you not rush?


    Perhaps the 20th century Fox¡¯s aesthetic is problematic.


    Ronan remembers that the two actors who were the last candidates in Phoenix, one was the three fools, and the other was Saoirse Ronan, both of whom were born and old.


    In terms of actors, Relativity Entertainment has also signed a new cooperation agreement with CAA. The two parties will continue their in-depth cooperation in film and drama production.


    Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, produces more than 20 film and television projects each year, which will provide employment opportunities for a large number of actors.


    Ronan also specifically emphasized the need to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of co-actors at the high-level meeting of Shahai Entertainment.


    It is now 2006, and the 20-year contracts signed by major producers and major Hollywood labor unions are about to expire in two years.


    The major trade unions in Hollywood have never been a display, so many things can be expected.


    A new general strike is bound to happen and cannot be avoided.


    Ronan is also making preparations in advance, such as accumulating scripts, so as not to find a screenwriter.


    Actors and directors, and even those technical types of work are easy to say, the requirements of the first two can always be met by the producer, and the requirements of the latter will not be too much, usually it is noisy, and more cakes.


    The real trouble, like the 1988 strike, will only be screenwriters.


    Ronan, as the boss and capital of a film company, naturally stands in opposition to the screenwriter.


    At the beginning of September, a business investigation team from Estonia came to Los Angeles and started negotiations with Relativity Entertainment on various aspects of commercial cooperation such as movies.


    The leader of the Estonian side is Carmen Case and one of their commerce ministers, who came with great sincerity.


    Ronan also attaches great importance to it. After all, if the cooperation can be achieved, the crew of Relativity Entertainment will go to Estonia to film in the future, and Estonia can provide large tax rebates and financial subsidies.


    These can effectively reduce the cost of a single project.


    Therefore, Ronan asked Robert Iger to form a special team to negotiate with the delegation of Estonia.


    Just like the negotiations with Bulgaria and Romania, it not only includes matters such as tax rebates and subsidies, but also involves various copyright protections of Relativity Entertainment in each other''s market.


    Until now, one of the key factors restricting the development of Relativity Entertainment in overseas markets includes piracy.


    The sales of peripheral products rely heavily on copyright protection.


    "The company has a statistics."


    In the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan said to Carmen Case, who is in a professional suit: "Since this year, the loss of Relativity Entertainment in overseas markets may reach $1 billion due to piracy issues."


    Carmen-Cass said: "This problem is really a headache, and I am also very annoying. My book and clothing company has also reported infringement losses, but because of the legal problems of neighboring countries, it can''t be resolved."


    Ronan poured a glass of water for her and said, "Fortunately, the business environment has been improving in general, and the number of markets joining rules and order is also increasing."


    Carmen Case picked up the cup, took a sip, then looked at Ronan¡¯s reception room, and then said: ¡°Remember that you were working in a small office building in Burbank, and the office was broken and broken. old."


    Ronan answered, "At that time, it was not a good night. It would be nice to have a place to work." He laughed: "I remember that there was a newsstand under the company at that time. What the middle-aged woman selling newspapers most wanted to see , I jumped down from that old building."


    "I guess she''s disappointed?" Carmen Case smiled happily: "You became the most successful person who came out of that old building."


    She tilted her head and looked at Ronan: "Looking back, you were really fighting back then. Your success is worthy of your hard work."


    Ronan waved his hand: "I couldn''t talk about it. At that time, if I could cheat, I would cheat. If I could cheat, I would cheat. In order to find the funds, I almost sold myself."


    Carmen Cass joked: "I knew this, I bought you."


    Ronan shrugged: "You were lack of financial resources. I went to the Middle East to find money. Now that I think about it, I also want to thank the Arabs. They are my lucky stars."


    Carmen Cass said with a smile: "I guess they don''t think so?"


    Ronan said frankly: "I am now neighbors with them, coexisting peacefully and helping each other."


    In Manchester United City, he and the Abu Dhabi consortium are indeed neighbors.


    Carmen Case said softly: "The past is always very beautiful in retrospect."


    "This is called the emotional effect." Ronan said: "People always miss the old, especially as they grow older, the best things are always in memory."


    Once a group of post-80s colleagues got together and talked about how delicious chicken, duck and fish were when they were young. They had eaten all kinds of hard dishes when they grew up, but they couldn''t find the taste of when they were young.


    This is not so much the taste bud trouble, it is more of the emotional effect.


    Even if I bring things from my childhood as they are, they still don¡¯t taste as they remember.


    Carmen Case seems to be considering Ronan''s words very seriously: "The management and marketing experts I hired also said similar things. Feelings can always become a selling point of products. For example, fashionable retro is also a kind of affection effect."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It can be so good."


    The two chatted about business and he asked, "How long are you in Los Angeles?"


    "I''m not sure for the time being. I will always stay for a while." Carmen Case said: "Since I''m in Los Angeles, I always want to meet those old friends back then."


    Ronan said, "Look at what day you have time, I will hold a welcome party for you at home."


    Carmen Case was also not polite with Ronan: "Okay."


    There was a knock on the door, and Connie pushed in at this moment, first glanced at Carmen Cass, and then said to Ronan: "Will Smith is here, there is something urgent for you, I took him to your office. "


    Carmen Kath said goodbye immediately: "I''m going now, you are busy."


    Ronan sent Carmen Cass out of the reception room, and when she entered the elevator, he walked to the office and asked, "Did Will say anything specific?"


    "No." Connie thought for a while, then said: "He called someone when he came and mentioned the script and his son Jaden Smith."

 Chapter 952： The Karate Kid

    Hearing Connie''s words, Ronan roughly guessed. After all, he has been in close contact with Will Smith and Tom Cruise for many years, and the situation of each other is basically clear at a glance.


    Will Smith is a veritable superstar in business, and it is not only a series of kings and hegemonies. In the past two years, under the operation of Relativity Entertainment, he relied on "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and skin color. Advantages, won the Oscar for best actor statuette, both life and acting career reached the peak.


    All these make Will Smith stand at the top of the Hollywood circle.


    But Will Smith has always had a wish or plan, although Ronan and Tom Cruise have never said it.


    Ronan pushed open the office door, and Will Smith sat on the sofa, greeted him, and said, "I didn''t interrupt you, right?"


    Connie closed the door, Ronan waved his hand: "Just saw an old friend."


    Will Smith is gossip: "I heard, it is said that your first love is back in Los Angeles?"


    Ronan looked at Will Smith: "There is such a rumor? It''s too outrageous, just one of his ex-girlfriends."


    Will Smith seems to be experienced: "Every ex-girlfriend is different, and has his own unique taste."


    Ronan found out that he didn¡¯t have anything to do with Will Smith in this regard, so he simply changed the subject and asked: "You suddenly came over to find me, something?"


    These words reminded Will Smith that he quickly returned to the topic: "I saw a movie project these days and found it very interesting. I''m not sure, so I can only come to you."


    While talking, he opened the leather bag next to him, took out a stack of documents, and handed them to Ronan.


    It is about the future of his son. Will Smith thinks Ronan is optimistic, so he can rest assured.


    "What project?" Ronan was somewhat curious: "Is someone invited you to play the leading actor?"


    As far as he knows, actors like Will Smith and Tom Cruise can only describe the invitations they receive every day in a large pile.


    Will Smith said: "A director named Harold Zwart recommended to me. He has directed films such as "Discharge Innocence" before."


    The name of the director is very unfamiliar. Ronan has never heard of it, but Will Smith receives a lot of project recommendations every day. What can attract his attention must be unique.


    Ronan opened the information and looked at it seriously.


    Will Smith said as much as in the past: "Harold Zwart designed this plan. He wants to remake the popular movie "Longwei Boy" released in the 1980s in the hands of Sony Columbia Pictures."


    Ronan knew that this film, to be precise, was a trilogy series, as if the global box office totaled $300 million.


    This is 300 million US dollars in the 1980s!


    Therefore, "Longwei Boy" is a very successful commercial film in the 1980s.


    Ronan took a quick look at the information. This was obviously from a director. The information not only included the script outline but also a simple shooting plan.


    The outline is very characteristic of Eastern Port City movies. For example, the male protagonist is a little boy who is practicing martial arts, and there is a key supporting role in it, similar to the role of the invisible sweeping monk in the oriental martial arts or other novels. .


    These made Ronan quickly think of the name of a movie he had watched-"Kung Fu Dream".


    Think about the former male protagonist, look at the Fowler Demon Will Smith in front of him, and think about the close relationship between the two for many years. Ronan is really not surprised that this project can appear in front of him.


    Will Smith¡¯s words continue: "I saw this project and thought it was very good at first sight, and I liked it. The original work has long been recognized by the market and the audience..."


    Ronan quickly browsed, closed the information, and asked directly: "Will, is this the movie project you prepared for Jaden?"


    The two have been friends for many years, and there is still some understanding of each other. Will Smith touched the wind ear on the left and said with a smile: "Ronan, don''t you think the role of the little boy inside is very suitable for Jaden to play? "


    Ronan had nothing to say about the father who had broken his heart for his son, so he could only say "pity the parents of the world."


    Will Smith added: "I have had enough exchanges with director Harold Zwart. According to his idea, what the new work should do is to extract the bright spots in the movie and put it in this brand new The story above. If the project is successful, the male protagonist played by Jaden will be a very cute child. He will face many challenges in an unfamiliar environment."


    Speaking of the future of his son, Will Smith was obviously a little excited: "This movie is the growth history of a child! It can also become the growth history of Jaden!"


    Ronan nodded slowly, and after thinking about it, he asked, "I remember that the original work seems to be island people and karate, right?"


    "Yes, it''s karate." Will Smith apparently had enough communication with director Harold Zwart: "The action scenes in the original work are dominated by island karate. But karate has long been outdated in Hollywood. Harold Zwart is going to use the kung fu popular in Hollywood a few years ago in this movie."


    Ronan said directly: "Will, there is something I need to remind you."


    Will Smith nodded silently: "Just say it."


    "The final Kung Fu scene effect achieved by the film requires a lot of effort by the actors to impress the audience." Ronan said slowly: "You want Jaden to play this role, it may take him three months or even longer. Learn and conduct professional kung fu training, otherwise the film may have a dance effect similar to that of "Breakthrough Angel."


    Will Smith nodded repeatedly: "I understand that Jaden can do it. Jaden is an out-and-out kung fu fan. Since he is sensible, his family has had all kinds of kung fu movies. He once hoped that I could shoot one. A kung fu movie, even if it is not a pure kung fu movie, should at least be an action movie with a lot of martial arts scenes. In fact, I had this opportunity more than ten years ago..."


    Ronan knew what Will Smith said about "The Matrix." At that time, the first actor candidate considered by the crew and Warner Bros. was Will Smith. Keanu Reeves invited him after Will Smith refused.


    "Later I have also been paying attention to this kind of subject matter, but unfortunately I didn''t encounter a script that made me feel suitable." Will Smith pointed to the material in Ronan''s hand: "Until I saw this project, I was wondering whether Is it possible for Jaden to act in such a movie himself?"


    Ronan said: "I have an idea, maybe I can invite Jack Chen to try it."


    "Jack Chen?" Will Smith immediately understood Ronan''s meaning: "Who are you letting Jack Chen come to play for Jaden and play the Kung Fu master?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s just a preliminary idea."


    Will Smith understands the meaning behind this sentence: "Ronan, are you optimistic about this project?"


    "It''s okay." Ronan told the truth: "I think that in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, there is a certain amount of room for operation."


    Will Smith patted his thigh: "Work with you, then I can rest assured."


    With the friendship between the two, not to mention the circumstance, Ronan said directly: "Relativistic Entertainment has been exploring the eastern market on the other side of the Pacific. This is a good subject. People on the other side should like it."


    Will Smith fully agrees with Ronan''s statement: "The main storyline of the movie is about how a Western child grows up in an Eastern cultural background, and his life mentor is an old man from the East. It can provide An interesting perspective to interpret Eastern Kung Fu and Eastern culture. This story can be used on both sides of the Pacific. We should make it a global production. I think both Asian and Western audiences can be told by the story. Attracted."


    Ronan said, "I hope so too."


    Frankly speaking, this film has basically nothing to do with Eastern culture. It is a type of selling dog meat. All the gimmicks are based on market considerations, rather than showing Eastern culture on the big screen.


    As far as the content of the previous film is concerned, it is completely the oriental appearance that Hollywood imagined out of nowhere.


    As for the Kung Fu culture in the East, it is almost becoming synonymous with liars. Various martial arts masters are indeed emerging in endlessly, but unfortunately there is no right place for talent and hard work. All special codes are added to "cheat".


    Even a few years later, when someone talks about "Kung Fu Master" or "Wulin Master", what is the first thought of ordinary people?


    It is estimated that the probability of the answer of "liar" is extremely high Ronan shook his head, no longer thinking about these things, after all, it is useless to think too much. He can neither solve nor have the mind to solve it.


    "Did the project have a preliminary budget?" Ronan asked Will Smith.


    Will Smith said: "The director didn''t do it, but after I talked to him, I asked someone to make a special estimate. It can be done at about 20 million US dollars."


    Ronan tapped his finger lightly and said, "Yes. Will, Relativity Entertainment can operate this project."


    "Okay." Will Smith came to Ronan today for this, and immediately asked, "What needs me to do?"


    For his son, Will Smith dared to face the bleak life.


    Ronan has a general impression. This is obviously a project of "Kung Fu Dream". It once belonged to the famous work of Will Smith¡¯s son Jaden. It is also the highest point in the film. "No Dogs" and the like list Jaden Smith as one of Hollywood''s most promising new stars in the future.


    Unfortunately, Jaden Smith never had a better work than Kung Fu Dream.


    It''s like the weird work of "Return to Earth" that Will Smith produced in order to praise him, not to mention it.


    This film can also be said to be a short rejuvenation of the Kung Fu type in Hollywood.


    Purely speaking from the perspective of movies, the previous "Kung Fu Dream" was a pretty good movie, and it can be regarded as an assembly line that can afford the price.

 Chapter 953： Survive under the squeeze

    |¡¡|¡¡|¡¡¡¡->¡¡->¡¡¡¡ The budget of 20 million US dollars is not low for such a project. No matter how high it is, the risk of repayment will become huge. After all, Kung Fu movies have never been mainstream in the North American market.


    Ronan reminded Will Smith of a few important things: "Let Jaden prepare in advance. Many shots require actors to be photographed in person. There is no harm in preparing in advance."


    Will Smith responded: "I will hire a professional teacher for him when I go back."


    Ronan said, "You know Tiger Chen, right?"


    "I know." Will Smith smiled: "One of the action directors of the "The Matrix" series."


    Ronan simply said: "As far as I know, Tiger-Chen has not left in Hollywood. You can consider hiring professionals from Tiger-Chen''s team to train Jaden."


    Will Smith wrote it down: "I will call Tiger Chen in person."


    Of course he has to do it himself for the future of his son.


    Ronan then said again: "There is still a key point. Will, this needs you to solve."


    Will Smith responded hurriedly: "No problem."


    "Since this is an old movie remake project, we must consider the possible copyright disputes." Ronan said the key point: "It is best to get the remake of "Longwei Kid" from Sony Columbia Pictures. To avoid copyright disputes."


    Will Smith is also very cautious: "This aspect is necessary."


    Ronan continued: "At present, the position of Relativity Entertainment and I are relatively sensitive, and it is not suitable to come forward, otherwise Sony Columbia Pictures may quote sky-high prices, or not authorize it at all."


    Will Smith thought of Ronan and the success of Relativity Entertainment, knowing that this possibility not only exists, but the probability of existence is very high.


    "Leave the copyright to me." Will Smith took the initiative to take the initiative: "I have been cooperating with Sony Columbia Pictures for many years, and I am currently cooperating with "National Superman Hancock". It should not be difficult to get the authorization."


    Ronan said, "Yes, Will, you get the copyright as soon as possible."


    Will Smith smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I can do it."


    Ronan completely believes in Will Smith in this matter, this is a black movie star who dares to dominate everything for his son''s future.


    This kind of thing, Will Smith will definitely go all out.


    Ronan discussed with Will Smith for a while, and agreed to meet with director Hadlow Zwak as soon as possible. Will Smith left the Theory of Relativity Building.


    He is going to do his son''s job, looking for professional coaches, and getting the relevant copyrights. He has a lot of things to do.


    In contrast, Ronan is much more relaxed, just asking Connie to forward the relevant information about "Kung Fu Dream" to Shahai Entertainment, and then wait for Will Smith''s news.


    In addition, he also called the screenwriting department. The screenwriting department will also prepare to recruit or recruit staff to improve the script of the project.


    As far as screenwriters don¡¯t understand Kung Fu, and the Eastern culture at every turn, it doesn¡¯t really matter.


    can go to the East for field trips.


    It¡¯s not difficult to think about that movie carefully. The character setting and storyline of the whole movie are very illusory, like an Eastern story imagined by an American sitting at home.


    It''s probably a deep-rooted cognition relationship for many years. In their eyes, everyone in the East will do a lot of work. Even a sewer-fixing real estate uncle is a peerless master.


    The screenwriters consider him Super Mario, right?


    It is estimated that Hollywood screenwriters do not understand the existence of the real horror of the sweeping monk.


    In their eyes, the hidden plumber is the best.


    Plumber¡¯s English is more professional, and he speaks perfectly.


    On the other hand, there are various prejudices in Hollywood.


    Eastern people can martial arts, and the main traffic road is the roof!


    In order to maintain the bizarre and parallel worldview of the Americans, Hollywood directors have racked their brains.


    In addition to "Kung Fu Dream", there is also a "Kung Fu King".


    The plot of that drama is not ordinary, especially about the setting of foreign male protagonists.


    These are all Hollywood practices.


    Asian children are tall and mighty, and brave and fierce. Under the guidance of Master Yan, they are merciless to any opponent and must be put to death. The scenic spots in the East are always hidden dragons and crouching tigers, so the tops of the mountains are like tourist attractions. There will be some monks who do nothing but practice martial arts.


    There are monks in scenic areas, but they are all professional.


    This modern commercial society can commercialize even the seclusion of birth and play various tricks, let alone scenic temples?


    A Lin Group and its fat chairman and chief executive officer are definitely typical of commercial success in this regard.


    Ronan also made some preliminary plans. If conditions permit, this film will let Shahai Entertainment go to the East for on-site shooting.


    The advantage is very obvious.


    For example, some representative scenic spots, such as the exotic atmosphere for North American audiences, such as the use of shocking large-scale group gymnastics group performances and so on.


    Especially the latter. Hundreds of people can perform martial arts group gymnastics in the movie at the same time. The effect is definitely quite shocking.


    Ronan will also let the main creative team go to the East during the preparatory period to make field trips. After all, this is a realistic subject, and it should not be too outrageous.


    It¡¯s time to invite Jack Chen. He can be said to be the most well-known Chinese actor in Hollywood, and he has a certain box office appeal.


    Oriental movies, only kung fu movies have a real market in North America.


    Embassy Pictures once conducted a professional survey on the East in the North American film market. The three cultural symbols that North American audiences are most interested in in Oriental films are Oriental Kung Fu, Natural Landscape and Oriental Architecture. The Oriental is the most popular among North American audiences. The top three movie stars are action superstars such as Jack Chen, Jet Lee and Xiao Ma.


    For film projects like "Kung Fu Dream", North America is still the main revenue market. Production and distribution companies must figure out which Oriental elements in the film are of interest to young people as the mainstay of the film market.


    Will Smith is very fast. After Ronan had two interviews with director Harold Zwart, he had made preliminary contact with Sony Columbia Pictures regarding the authorization of the remake of "Longwei Kid".


    Since he is cooperating with Sony Columbia Pictures to shoot "Superman Hancock for All", and there have been many collaborations before, Will Smith didn¡¯t spend too much effort and moved the top of Sony Columbia Pictures to 500 Ten thousand dollars bought the license for the remake of "Longwei Kid".


    Like most fathers in this world, Will Smith is really generous in treating his children.


    Will Smith got the authorization and granted a second authorization to Relativity Entertainment. Shahai Entertainment no longer needs to consider copyright issues.


    This project also received the green light from Ronan and Shahai Entertainment, with a production budget of 20 million US dollars.


    Jack Chen also responded and expressed his interest in this project.


    Shahai Entertainment submitted an application for on-site filming by the crew to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and companies such as China Film Group on the opposite side were also very interested in this project.


    Nowadays, the film industry on the other side of the Pacific Ocean can really break into the international market, in fact, only movies related to "Kung Fu".


    Other films, even if they win prizes at international film festivals, most of them are losing money.


    Films on the other side of the Pacific want to seize a certain share in the international market. There is a long way to go. It can be changed by not one person or even a generation.


    Surviving under the squeeze of Hollywood movies can be said to be the theme of today''s global film market.


    Nowadays, the gradual demise of the golden years of Hollywood independent films is the further global expansion of Hollywood high-concept blockbusters.


    Hollywood¡¯s production of popcorn movies has not only eaten up the share of local films in the film market of various countries, but also poses a huge threat to other kinds of movies.


    Looking at the whole world, in today''s global film market, apart from India, which can stand alone, the rest of the countries are either completely occupied by Hollywood blockbusters, or can only be maintained as hard as the island countries and Europe. If it is better, it can be regarded as equal in the domestic market.


    But there is one thing that cannot be denied. Only from the perspective of market behavior risk control, Hollywood films are obviously more profitable than the film industries of other countries.


    Even in the relatively low market period of September, Hollywood still has many movies that can create good box office results.


    For example, "Hunting Season" released by Sony Columbia Pictures in early September, the North American box office in the first weekend approached $25 million.


    There is also a new film released by Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment.


    "Reaper is Coming 4" was released on the second weekend of September This super routine horror film has now reached the fourth part.


    This is also the last film of James Huang''s collaboration with Relativity Entertainment.


    After being frustrated in directing "Universe Pursuit", returning to the "Reaper is coming" series, and directing the third and fourth parts in succession, James Wong is tired of "Reaper is coming" which can only be developed in a single mode. After the contract with the director of Relativity Entertainment, I am ready to jump out of the horror type and continue to pursue other aspects.


    The director who has the tireless pursuit of spirit is commendable, Ronan has no reason to hinder James Huang''s choice.


    Like the previous directors such as Gilmour Del Toro and Gore Wibinski, Relativity Entertainment will still end the cooperation between the two parties in a very peaceful way.


    James Huang still created huge commercial benefits for Relativity Entertainment before he left.


    The film is a carnival of dismantling corpses, and the gimmick is a ridiculous way to die by flying around.


    "Reaper is Coming 4" with a production cost of 22 million US dollars, in the three days of the opening weekend in North America, in 3412 theaters, it won the box office of 27.88 million US dollars.


    Although this series has become more and more formalized, it has a large number of **** supporters. They can always drive the sequel to the box office with great enthusiasm for watching movies.


    The "Reaper Is Coming" series has such a good audience, of course, it is impossible to stop here. I must continue to shoot.


    Denial, even the audience are sorry.

 Chapter 954： Woolen

    "Among all Chinese directors in Hollywood, your cumulative box office ranks at the top."


    In the Beverly Hills clubhouse, several Chinese directors are gathering. The youngest Wen Ziren said to James Huang: "With your charisma, continue to shoot other horror films, you can easily succeed."


    James Wong shook his head: "These so-called box office numbers are actually from the "Death is Coming" series, and they are meaningless."


    Justin Lin took the conversation: "You can''t say that. Box office numbers are the key to our foothold in Hollywood."


    Wen Ziren picked up the teapot and filled several people with water one by one: "I like this model, success or failure is clear at a glance."


    James Huang said with a smile: "Old Wen, you have the best future in Relativity Entertainment."


    Justin Lin agreed: "You formally entered Shahai Entertainment and became one of the top executives. There are also a few distribution stock awards. Such treatment is rare."


    Wen Ziren saw very transparently: "My future is also tied to Relativity Entertainment."


    "I want to be tied together too." Justin Lin made no secret of his envy: "But there is no chance."


    James-Huang said: "Old Lin, you should have a good talk with Jessica Felton and fight for more power."


    Justin Lin directly shook his head: "Forget it, that woman is not easy to deal with. Although Relativity Entertainment provides us with a fair and equitable platform, not every executive of Relativity Entertainment is as easy to talk as Ronan."


    Wen Ziren answered: "Sometimes, women are really troublesome."


    James Huang asked curiously: "You have a conflict with Jessica Felton?"


    Justin Lin waved his hand: "The conflict can''t be discussed. How to put it concretely, this female producer is a technical madman. The technical requirements are extremely strict. It is good to say when shooting, but the post-production is very troublesome."


    Wen Ziren said with a smile: "This is also a responsible performance. Technically strict, it may lead to better production."


    Justin Lin nodded slightly: "I know this too, so I just complained to you, and I have always cooperated with her when working." He suddenly lowered his voice and asked mysteriously: "Jessica Faye Is the relationship between Ronan and Ronan Anderson unusual?"


    Wen Ziren shook his head: "I don''t know."


    James Wong has worked with Shahai Entertainment a long time ago and knows more about it: "I knew about Jessica Felton as early as 1999. She was a pure editor at that time, Shahai Entertainment. The editing of the first few films, such as "Human Removal Project", "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming", were all edited by her. Even the later popular "Blair Witch" was edited by her again. A woman who really relies on technology to eat."


    Wen Ziren didn''t want to be entangled in this kind of gossip, changed the subject, and asked: "Old Huang, do you have a plan for the next step?"


    "I''m not going to shoot and make horror movies." James Wong said simply: "I''m going to try a comic-based movie, which is currently a popular genre in the North American film market."


    Justin Lin asked, "Are there any specific goals?"


    James-Huang has specific ideas, but he won¡¯t easily say to people: ¡°I¡¯m still looking for it for the time being. The copyright of comics is a problem.


    Wen Ziren said: "Since "Iron Man" went viral at the box office, the copyrights of comics that are somewhat well-known in North America now dare to bid sky-high prices."


    Justin Lin told the truth: "You can''t do anything without money."


    The meaning of these words is very obvious. James Huang smiled and said: "There are so many production companies in Hollywood, and there are always partners to find."


    Wen Ziren said: "Old Huang, you have the capital now. It is estimated that people who want to cooperate with you can queue up."


    In any case, the great success of the "Reaper is Coming" series has brought James Huang a huge reputation and appeal.


    This series of box office is here. No data can directly reflect the director''s ability in the commercial market than the box office.


    Hollywood assesses the director¡¯s ability, the most basic reference condition is the director¡¯s box office numbers for the past two films.


    The three people chatted for half an afternoon in the Beverly Clubhouse, agreeing to help each other within the scope of their ability, and then left each.


    James Huang was the last one to leave the Beverly Clubhouse, but did not move after getting in the car.


    "Death Is Coming" is his famous work and the only work he can get. It not only brought a huge reputation, but also earned him tens of millions of dollars in high rewards.


    Now, it''s time to say goodbye to this series.


    But James Huang still remembers "Universal Pursuit", so even after leaving the "Reaper Is Coming" series, he will never touch this original type of theme.


    In the past two years, through various observations on Relativity Entertainment, he has come to a conclusion: the risk of original films is huge, but the success rate is low.


    Even a gold medal producer like Ronan Anderson is mainly based on adaptations and sequels, and the original type of films promoted every year only occupy a very small proportion.


    James-Huang remembers Ronan once said that a director choosing the right theme is the basis for success.


    Therefore, when he chooses new projects, his attention is all focused on the current popular genres in the North American film market.


    Manga adaptation type is undoubtedly one of them.


    During the filming of "Reaper Is Here 4", James Huang made a special trip to Hong Kong City and communicated with his colleagues in Hong Kong City. During the period, he met the famous Stephen Zhou, and listened to Stephen Zhou mentioning a famous cartoon. .


    At that time, James Wong took heart and asked people specifically that the copyright of the comics is still in the hands of the author and the publishing company. Stephen Chow probably only has a preliminary idea and has not yet put it into action.


    Copyright is fast and slow, and the comics themselves are very famous and have a huge influence in Asia and a certain audience in North America.


    James-Huang didn''t bother to take care of the already released "Reaper Is Here 4", his head was full of new movie projects.


    However, compared to the last time, James Huang is both cautious and more principled. For example, he always adheres to one of the famous rules of Hollywood directors-never invest his own money in film projects to be directed.


    James-Huang glanced at the document bag on the co-pilot, which contained his preliminary information and plans. The next step is to rely on them to find a partner in Hollywood.


    Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, he has asked his agent to send a copy, but there has been no feedback.


    I heard that Ronan Anderson went to Wellington, New Zealand after attending the premiere of "Reaper is Here 4". It is estimated that he may not see his project information in a short time.


    James Wong is not in a hurry, because a famous director like him is backed by excellent box office data, and it is really not difficult to find a partner.


    Started the car and left the parking lot of the Beverly Clubhouse. James Huang didn''t drive far away. The phone rang suddenly. He turned his head and took a look. The caller ID number was the agent, and he quickly parked the car on the side of the road. Answered the phone.


    "It''s me, James." James Huang said.


    The voice of the manager Edward rang in the earpiece: "Someone heard that you have a new movie plan in your hand and is very interested. I want to have an interview with you."


    James Huang is not surprised by this. After all, he is a well-known director with capital: "Independent producer or company?" He explained in advance: "This is a comic adaptation project that requires a lot of investment."


    The meaning of ¡¡¡¡ is very obvious. Those producers or companies with insufficient strength should not contact them, otherwise it will be a waste of time.


    Broker Edward understood and said: "A big company is very interested in you and optimistic about your strength. Twentieth Century Fox, they want to meet you as soon as possible."


    Hearing the name Twentieth Century Fox, James Wong immediately understood that this would be one of the best cooperation options in the future.


    In the Hollywood circle, the strength is comparable to that of Relativity Entertainment. In fact, only those few, like his planned projects, must first consider cooperation with large companies.


    James-Huang asked directly: "What time?"


    The agent tentatively said: "Tonight?"


    James Huang thought for a moment and said, "Yes."


    The agent responded quickly: "Meet at the Fox Tower at seven o''clock tonight."


    James Wong responded, hung up the phone, and drove the car toward Century City. He also needed to make some preparations. Twentieth Century Fox came to the door and it was better than those small companies At the same time, The call from the agent Edward also reached the production department of Twentieth Century Fox.


    After receiving the call from the deputy director of the production department, John Lessinsky, he went directly to the office of CEO Jim Pross.


    "There is news." John Laysinski immediately reported to his immediate boss: "James Huang and his agent agreed to meet with us."


    Jim Prolos nodded slightly and said: "This is a very capable director. He has played an extremely important role in the development of Relativity Entertainment. If we can win cooperation with him, it will not only promote the 20th Century Fox film. Business development can hit competitors."


    John Lessinski smiled and said, "Since they are coming, I will never let them run away."


    Jim Pross said: "Be prepared, don¡¯t make any surprises. And... Keep staring at the Relativity Entertainment, don¡¯t relax."


    John Lesinski said: "We have successively dug up projects, directors and actors from the collaborators of Relativity Entertainment, and we will not stop later.


    Jim Prolos sighed: "I have to say that Ronan Anderson is really good at seeing people look at the project."


    Fortunately, Fox in the twentieth century is not impossible. The sheep of relativity entertainment is standing there. The goal is very obvious. The Fox in the twentieth century is like a top sheep shearing player.


    Sooner or later, one day, in the twentieth century, Fox will entertain the theory of relativity.

 Chapter 955： 7 Dragon Ball

    In the Fox Tower, in a luxurious reception room, John Lessinsky met James Wong and his agent Edward.


    "Director Huang''s "Reaper is Coming" series, every one is a masterpiece, a classic of horror." John Lessinski said very beautifully: "Twentieth Century Fox has always wanted to cooperate with Director Huang, before There has never been a chance. This has always been my biggest regret."


    Edward said with a smile: "There are too many companies that favor James in the industry. James is working with Relativity Entertainment again, and the schedule is too full."


    John Lessinski could hear this as a boast, and said, "I sincerely hope that 20th Century Fox can work with such an outstanding person as Director Huang."


    James Huang responded very politely: "Thank you very much for the importance of 20th Century Fox."


    Edward said at this time: "It is precisely because of the sincerity of 20th Century Fox that James and I came to the Fox Building tonight."


    John Lessinski laughed: "Twentieth Century Fox is very sincere." He turned to the topic: "Director Huang, can we talk about your new film project?"


    Twentieth Century Fox is the wool of relativity entertainment. The movie project is the most valuable part of wool.


    James Wong has been working with Relativity Entertainment for many years. He has some habits of Ronan. He thinks that the director always speaks by his works. He immediately opened the briefcase without hesitation, took out the file bag and gave it to John Lessings. base.


    This is a comic adaptation project.


    John Lessinski quickly determined this, but when he saw the specific name and content of the comic, he somewhat hesitated.


    After all, this is not an American comic, but an island comic.


    John Lessinsky asked: "Director Huang, who owns the copyright of the comics?"


    James-Huang said frankly: "In the hands of the original author and publisher, I only carried out the preliminary planning of the project. Due to my limited economic strength, I was unable to purchase the relevant adaptation rights."


    John Lessinsky nodded slightly: "Island comics, copyright fees should not be very expensive."


    With the strength of 20th Century Fox, it can be said that it is easy to get the copyright of the adaptation of related comics.


    James-Huang said: "I need the cooperation of partners for copyright matters."


    "This is not a problem." John Laysinski asked a key question: "Director Huang, you choose the genre of film adapted from comics, and I personally agree very much. At present, the market for this genre has risen. But I Still a bit confused, why choose an island comic?"


    James Huang was already prepared and said: "This "Dragon Ball" comic is very influential, not only in Asia, but also in North America." He found a data report and handed it to John Laysinski. Said: "This is data estimated by a number of market authorities."


    John Lessinsky took a serious look.


    James-Huang said: "So far, the comic "Dragon Ball" has gone through more than ten years. During these ten years, "Dragon Ball" has sold 180 million copies worldwide, which is the current global comic Holder of sales records, and adapted into TV cartoons to be released in more than 70 countries around the world, and nearly 10 theatrical movies have been released, and the record has not been matched by any other comics. There are hundreds of millions of Dragon Ball fans all over the world. global."


    Seeing this series of data, even with the knowledge of John Laysinski, I can¡¯t help but feel a little moved.


    has such a wide fan base, once such a work is adapted into a movie, the chance of success will undoubtedly increase, and it may even hit the box office.


    Why does Hollywood love adaptation of movies? Isn''t it because the original work itself has a certain influence and naturally has a large number of fans?


    It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s more exciting for John Lessinski than the sales of this billion 80 million sets.


    John Lessinsky slowly said: "It is not easy to adapt such a global beloved comic into a movie, right?"


    It is impossible for James Huang to deny this, and there is no need to deny it. Through the box office sales of two consecutive "Death is Coming", the confidence he lost because of "Universe Manhunt" has not only found it again, but also far exceeded Last time.


    "I like to read comics, which inspires my interest in "Dragon Ball" movies. Comic strips can take us to a wonderful world in our imagination with great characters, and these characters are really interesting."


    Facing the executives of 20th Century Fox, James Huang did not have any stage fright: "I believe that the charm of "Dragon Ball" is not only from those super cool martial arts, but also the magical and magnificent created by Akira Toriyama. The world. These superhuman characters who live in the fantasy world have intricate personalities. Once they appear in the movie, they will inevitably bloom with extraordinary charm."


    John Lessinsky nodded slightly. There are many fans of the original comics, and director James Huang has a good past. It seems that this project has operational value?


    But instead of making a decision lightly, he asked, "What about the budget? Director Huang, how much production budget do you need to complete such a comic-based film?


    James Huang has always been thinking about getting big investment and big production, otherwise he would not have directed "Universe Pursuit" before.


    In this regard, he has already thought about it, but after a little consideration, he said: "If you want to make an ideal effect in a comic-based film, a high investment is necessary. Such a subject with a wide range of fans, there is no more than 100 million US dollars. It''s hard to invest."


    Twentieth Century Fox has been running the "X-Men" series, and John Lessinski naturally has enough knowledge about the film adaptation of comics.


    He knows what James Huang said is the truth, but the high amount of investment requires sufficient preliminary investigation.


    "The project is good, I personally like it very much." John Lessinski said unhurriedly: "Twentieth Century Fox has always had a wealth of experience in manga adaptation and film adaptation, and he also attaches great importance to manga adaptation projects."


    James Wong waited patiently for the following.


    John Lesinski said: "However, with such a high investment, we also need to think about it."


    "Of course." James Huang said: "Any film project, it is very necessary to do a preliminary market research."


    John Lessinsky laughed: "I hope Director Huang can wait a few days, and we will reply to you as soon as possible."


    James-Huang glanced at his agent Edward, who nodded slightly, then said: "Yes, I hope you don''t let James wait too long."


    The agent Edward appeared to be particularly confident: "Mr. Lessinski, James does not lack film companies that he wants to work with, including Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures. Contacted me and wanted to cooperate with James."


    John Lessinski said with a smile: "Don''t worry, Twentieth Century Fox attaches great importance to the cooperation with James."


    What the other party said may be a bit exaggerated, but in his opinion, it will not be completely exaggerated. Directors who have succeeded in succession have never had to worry about getting home in Hollywood.


    Following the footsteps of successful people is easier to achieve success. This is the simplest and most basic law of success for the operation of Hollywood movies.


    In the 20th century, Fox has always believed in this set of laws, otherwise he would not find a way to stare at the theory of relativity.


    Isn¡¯t it because the directors, actors and film projects that Relativity Entertainment collaborated with have all succeeded?


    The cooperation talked about this, and basically came to an end, and James Wong left with more satisfaction.


    Twentieth Century Fox couldn''t take it all at once, and the normal procedures within the company would not allow it, but James Wong could feel the sincerity of John Lessinski''s cooperation.


    The rest is waiting.


    On the way home from the Fox Tower, the agent Edward asked: "Is the production cost of 100 million US dollars enough?"


    James Wong said bluntly: "US$100 million is just the baseline of the budget. I can only guarantee the basic effect at a cost of US$100 million. But I want a movie like "Iron Man" or "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors". "The adaptation of these two comics to the movie is so good, I think it may cost more than 130 million US dollars."


    Agent Edward said: "James, you have never directed such a big project."


    James Wong pushed his glasses up and said: "Everyone has the first time. Just say that Zach Schneider, who was previously the key partner of Relativity Entertainment, has a very pale movie resume. Ronan Anderson has not dared to invest 6000 in him. Ten thousand U.S. dollars?"


    Agent Edward sighed: "Every new project is a new adventure."


    "Directing is a profession that walks on a wire rope." James-Huang has a very good mentality: "Only by controlling well can we succeed."


    He was silent for a while, and then said, "Edward, I also need such a good opportunity to prove myself."


    "Huh?" Edward wondered what he meant: "Prove what?"


    James-Huang said: "I left Relativity Entertainment, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment did not make any retention. On the other hand, Wen Ziren received far more treatment than me. I don''t understand why this is the case?"


    Edward didn''t know how to answer the conversation.


    "I was the first director to cooperate with Ronan Anderson." James Huang told some facts: "Before the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan Anderson had only one Shahai Entertainment, so I started to cooperate with him, Shahai Entertainment can have today, I played a very important role, right?"


    "Yes." Edward thinks so too.


    James Huang shook his head: "What''s the result? Ronan Anderson doesn''t pay attention to me at all. I want to leave and he didn''t even keep him."


    Edward felt that he still shouldn''t comment on a big boss like Ronan Anderson.


    "Leave the Relativity Entertainment, I will still succeed." James Huang did not need an agent to answer, said to himself: "This comic adaptation work, meaning to me is extraordinary."

 Chapter 956： Dont disappoint James

    Weta Studio near Wellington, New Zealand.


    After the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "King Kong", this company co-founded by Peter Jackson, his friends Richard Taylor and Jimmy Selkirk, has become the second only to Industrial Light and Magic in the Hollywood industry. Special effects studio.


    , in particular, created the motion capture shooting of the classic character of Smeggo, which is well deserved to be the first in the world.


    "Avatar" directed by James Cameron, most of the special effects production, basically completed in the Weta studio.


    This film is the same as "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", the actors do not need to take any location shots.


    Ronan came to the crew again after nearly half a year, on the one hand to check the progress of the project, on the other hand, he also urged James Cameron to try his best to complete the film within the planned time.


    "A period of time was wasted early."


    In the studio, James Cameron did not personally enter the battle, but introduced some basic information to Ronan: "The crew has made technical adjustments in special effects and motion capture to better achieve the effects I require. "


    Ronan slowly nodded, and while listening to James Cameron¡¯s words, his eyes were watching the shooting.


    is filming a motion capture scene of the heroine. Jessica Alba wears a special costume full of origin capture devices and makes various actions in front of the green screen.


    Andy Serkins, who directed the filming, would stop filming from time to time and told Jessica Alba a few words.


    Ronan asked, "What about the financial situation?"


    James Cameron said directly: "I didn''t dare to say before, now I dare to assure you that I can complete "Avatar" with quality and quantity within the time limit of the second budget."


    The initial production budget of "Avatar" was US$200 million. After an additional investment, the total production budget reached US$230 million.


    Among the current production costs of all movies in Hollywood, this ranks among the top few. The most expensive movie is Warner Bros. and DC Comics'' Superman Returns.


    Even after another decade, "Superman Returns" may still be the highest cost of Hollywood production.


    Ronan got the guarantee from James Cameron, completely relieved, and said: "After I return to Los Angeles, I will notify the Embassy Pictures and choose the schedule for "Avatar"." He still pays more attention to James Cameron. The director asked, "There is no problem with the release in 2008, right."


    James Cameron said with certainty: "In the first half of 2008, I promise to finish all productions of the film."


    Although he is a famous bouncer, James Cameron is sure to say so, Ronan nodded slightly and said: "Well, the schedule is initially set for the holiday schedule of 2008, and it will be from the Thanksgiving season until Christmas. Between holidays."


    "Titanic" was released during this time period. James Cameron had a special good impression of this time period and immediately said: "Ronan, you are the master."


    Ronan has made a decision, as long as there are no major surprises, "Avatar" will be released during the 2008 holiday season.


    It is possible to recover the investment earlier, and the financial pressure on Relativity Entertainment will be less.


    Not to mention anything else, in a year''s time, hundreds of millions of dollars in funds, if only the interest is calculated, it is an astronomical figure.


    According to the normal plan, including production costs and publicity and distribution costs, the total investment of Relativity Entertainment in a single project of "Avatar" will definitely exceed 500 million US dollars.


    Of course, this film will also bring extremely terrifying income returns to Relativity Entertainment.


    is highly likely to become the single most profitable single film project in Relativity Entertainment.


    The shooting came to an end, and James Cameron accompanied Ronan to take a look at the advanced equipment dedicated to shooting.


    In order to shoot this "Avatar", James Cameron made many years of technical preparations. Only two documentaries were shot, all for the purpose of technology to realize the picture in his mind.


    Without years of technical preparation, without joint technology development with Sony Electronics and IMAX, and without the days and nights on the ocean, there would be no shooting of this "Avatar".


    To some extent, this is also the most unlikely film to be copied, because the technology and patents are in the hands of James Cameron.


    In this studio, a group of the most advanced film shooting and production technologies in the world are gathered.


    For example, the camera equipment worn by Jessica Alba automatically captures her facial expressions during the shooting.


    This is a capture head-mounted device specially developed by Weta Studios at the request of James Cameron. When shooting, each actor who performs "performance capture" wears a camera device on his head.


    The core of this headset is a miniature high-definition camera that is only a few inches away from the actor''s face. It can record the most subtle expression changes on the actor''s face with a wide-angle lens, and transmit 95% of the actor''s facial movements to the computer. Virtual characters make the final CG characters generated by computers no different from real actors.


    Jessica Alba came over to say hello to Ronan: "It''s been a long time, Ronan."


    "Hello, Jesse." Ronan nodded slightly to her and asked, "Is the shooting going well?"


    Jessica Alba obviously wanted to get closer, and immediately replied, "A very special experience. I have made similar movies before, but it is so different from "Avatar". "


    She smiled sweetly at Ronan: "What impressed me the most was a scene in which my character traveled through the jungle. James told me in advance the atmosphere of the whole scene, the visibility, the temperature, how high the trees, and the grass. How deep is it, how many roads I have to walk in total, how I walk, what kind of creatures I meet on the road, what kind of actions I need to do... All these need to be imagined by me, and then made in the studio. Actions."


    Ronan looked at the green-screen studio, and similar performances will gradually become a skill that Hollywood actors must master.


    even more exaggerated, some movies may no longer need actors.


    He remembers very clearly that there was only one actor in Disney''s "Fantasy Forest" from beginning to end, and the real beast version of "The Lion King" was made entirely of CG.


    Jessica Alba¡¯s smile was sweet like chocolate: ¡°It¡¯s so weird, and when I finally found out that the action I made could fit the virtual computer screen, even though I had already I have experienced this shooting experience many times, but what I have to say is that "Avatar" is the most incredible one I have ever done!"


    Ronan smiled and nodded slightly: "Jesse, I have seen you take some pictures, and you performed very well."


    It can be said that motion capture conceals some of the shortcomings of Jessica Alba as an actor, especially in acting.


    "Thank you." Jessica Alba said, "Your recognition has rewarded my efforts."


    Ronan looked at the rumors of the Latino actress and said, "Work hard, don''t let James down."


    If it weren''t for James Cameron, he wouldn''t be able to use Jessica Alba as the heroine of "Avatar".


    Jessica Alba said: "I have been working hard. I took a break some time ago and returned to Los Angeles to participate in an audition for Marvel Entertainment."


    Ronan realized that after having said so much, Jessica Alba estimated that the key point was the following few sentences.


    Ordinary girls who enter Hollywood will either become human beings or become crazy like Lindsay Lohan.


    "Oh?" Ronan asked deliberately, "Which film did you audition for?"


    Jessica Alba said: "The heroine of Thor, Dr. Jane Foster."


    Ronan replied casually: "Yes, your temperament is very suitable."


    "Really?" Jessica Alba showed some surprise.


    Ronan smiled: "Kevin Fitch is in charge of the audition. You have to ask him for details."


    That¡¯s how it is said, but Jessica Alba¡¯s role as Jane Foster is better than Natalie Portman. That Jewish actress is really not suitable for being a vase actor, nor can he reach it. The simplest vase actor requirements.


    In that "Thor" once, all the limelight of Jane Foster was robbed by female assistants.


    In the words of a former netizen: Obviously the two big murderers are more suitable, but the hammer brother chooses three without products...


    Maybe Hammer doesn''t like women who are fiercer than him?


    Whether or not Jessica Alba passes the audition, Ronan will never use Natalie Portman on the heroine of "Thor"If the actress has box office appeal, It can be considered, but her own box office appeal is completely negligible.


    In fact, in the early days of Gwyneth Paltrow, to Natalie Portman, and then to the menstrual aunts in the later period, it is not difficult to find a uniquely interesting thing. Marvel¡¯s female characters particularly like to use the aunt type. actress.


    Even if the age is not an aunt, the appearance and figure must be at the aunt level.


    chatted with Jessica Alba for a while, Ronan went to the next CG special effects studio under the leadership of James Cameron.


    The CGI technology used in this movie is brand new, and all the equipment is built for this movie. James Cameron hopes that "Avatar" will become a revolution in CGI technology and become a choice for film production in the future. .


    James Cameron¡¯s fascination and fanaticism for computer special effects are well known.


    Ronan knows exactly what the biggest selling point of this movie is, and he also gave James Cameron absolute support in the production and use of special effects.


    Something like the abuse of CG and the accumulation of special effects criticized by the outside world is nothing in Ronan''s eyes.


    Perhaps in the eyes of some people, movies are always black and white silent films before they are called art.


    In the afternoon, when Ronan was about to leave the Weta studio, he met the New Zealand fat man and the famous director Peter Jackson.


    This is the largest shareholder of Weta Studios.

 Chapter 957： The most difficult work to adapt to a movie

    Since he started planning the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Peter Jackson''s first identity was first a director, and only then did industry insiders pay attention to him as the boss of a special effects company.


    Before the filming of "The Lord of the Rings", Weta Studios said it was a special effects workshop, but Weta seized the golden opportunity of Peter Jackson as the director of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and quickly broke through. , Become a special effects studio following Industrial Light & Magic.


    Ronan was standing in Peter Jackson¡¯s office, carefully examining some of the objects on the walls and cabinets. From his eyes, he could see that these props were all over the filming of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    For example, the golden ring locked in the cabinet is clearly the Supreme Lord of the Rings.


    Peter Jackson brought coffee and tentatively asked: "Mr. Anderson is very interested in "The Lord of the Rings"?"


    Ronan retracted his eyes and said, "Peter, call me Ronan, you are welcome."


    Peter Jackson responded with a smile.


    Ronan said again: "Can I say...I am a crazy "Lord of the Rings" fan?"


    Hearing this, Peter Jackson was quite surprised and said: "This is... my honor."


    Ronan said directly: "I like the three movies you made very much. Even the Star Wars trilogy or other movies can''t compare to it. I think the Battle of the Plains of Perano is definitely one of the most inspiring scenes in film history. ."


    Peter Jackson never expected Ronan to give such a high evaluation, and said quickly: "I just try to do the best possible."


    Ronan said softly, "Peter, you have created an era."


    Peter Jackson couldn¡¯t understand the meaning behind this.


    From the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, from having to change his talents to Gandalf in order to save money, the profession of wizards or narrators has new professional features on the Internet.


    Wizards who don''t hit people with sticks are not good Gandalfs.


    It seems that after the entire "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Gandalf, who was promoted to a white robe, has not let go of a few spells at all, and more of them are attacking people by rolling up his sleeves.


    Peter Jackson said at this time: "I heard that you came to Weta Studio, come back quickly, and finally see you."


    Ronan asked curiously: "You have something to do with me?"


    He knows Peter Jackson, but apart from the business of "Avatar" and Weta Studios, there is very little intersection in other aspects.


    Peter Jackson himself is also one of Hollywood¡¯s top directors. He doesn¡¯t need to turn around, let alone lower his posture, and directly said to Ronan: ¡°I got the film adaptation copyright of a novel some time ago and I plan to direct this project myself. Determine the production company. You are in Wellington. Can we consider cooperating?"


    Ronan moved in his heart and asked, "Peter, are you talking about "The Hobbit", right?"


    "No, it''s not "The Hobbit"." Peter Jackson explained quickly: "The film and television adaptation rights of "The Hobbit" are not in my hands. After New Line Pictures integrated the copyright of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, The copyright of "The Hobbit" went to New Line Pictures, and was later taken away by New Line''s parent company, Warner Bros."


    Ronan was somewhat disappointed: "I thought you were talking about "The Hobbit."


    Someone once concluded that Peter Jackson, who shot Tolkien''s work, and Peter Jackson, who shot other works, are two directors with very different levels.


    Anyway, Ronan had some impressions. Even in his last year, Peter Jackson still hadn''t gotten rid of Tolkien''s works, as if his director was born to visualize Tolkien''s works.


    Peter Jackson opened the file cabinet, took out a novel, and handed it to Ronan: "This is the original."


    Ronan then took a look at the cover, the name is very familiar-"Lovely Bones".


    Then, he remembered more information, not the past, but the present, because Connie had collected some information about this work.


    This novel was published as early as 2002, and it was on the New York Times rankings for more than 70 weeks.


    It is no exaggeration to say that "Lovely Bones" is a veritable bestseller.


    Because Connie and the assistant team have never interrupted the work of collecting literary works, Ronan has seen this novel before and even browsed part of the content.


    But Ronan had no heartbeat at that time.


    Ronan put down the novel and said, "I read it some time ago, but I don''t remember whether it was a year ago or two years ago."


    Peter Jackson asked: "I watched it earlier. After seeing it, I bought the copyright and wanted to adapt it into a movie."


    "When I see the literature I like, I have a strong idea of ??adapting a movie." Ronan smiled and said, "This is a common problem for people in our industry."


    Peter Jackson asked: "Adaptation requires investment, and requires publicity and distribution. Ronan, are you not interested?"


    Ronan did not answer directly, but instead asked: "I remember you have been working with Universal Pictures."


    The fat on Peter Jackson''s face moved: "My cooperation with Universal Pictures is over."


    Ronan generally understands that after "King Kong", Universal Pictures will not easily cooperate with Peter Jackson.


    At that time, "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" was a huge hit at the same time as the box office. Peter Jackson brought the Oscar for Best Director and reached an agreement with Universal Pictures to direct the new version of the "King Kong" movie, in which Peter Jackson and his wife The later stage of the film team is divided into one item, accounting for 20% of the film''s global box office!


    This is the early share, not the later profit share.


    It is conceivable that Peter Jackson made a lot of money at the box office of "King Kong", and Universal Pictures will not say that it is hard to live, and it is hard to bear it.


    Ronan looked at the novel in front of him and asked, "Peter, there are a few things I need to ask."


    Peter Jackson nodded: "Just ask."


    Ronan asked directly: "How do you plan to make this film?"


    "A small work project." Peter Jackson roughly understands that Ronan is most concerned about investment and return: "Big movies can conquer countless fans, but for me, shooting "Lord of the Rings" or "King Kong" is both It''s an extremely tiring work. The pressure of filming that kind of movie is unimaginable by ordinary people. The huge investment, the strict shooting plan, and the team management of hundreds of people... These things will hover in my mind. For more than half a year, I couldn''t stop at all."


    He shrugged: "So, I''m going to focus on small projects. "Lovely Bones" is my carefully selected one."


    Ronan is full of questions: "I remember many people have said that the original "Lovely Bones" is one of the most difficult literary works to adapt to a movie."


    Peter Jackson waved his hand, confident: "There are not so many troubles. In fact, the so-called difficulty in this story lies in the transformation of tragedy and comedy. This is a sad and angry story because it is this deformity. An outbreak of the dark side of society tells the story of an innocent little girl being brutally murdered. Although many directors have filmed similar themes, the whole thing is probably the first thing from the perspective of the dead little girl. one time."


    He said with certainty: "This will give the movie a fresh appeal to the audience."


    "What about the budget?" Ronan asked the most critical question: "How much budget do you need for this small project?"


    If it can be done with ten to twenty million dollars, it can be considered. After all, the influence of the original book and Peter Jackson is still obvious.


    Peter Jackson smiled and said, ¡°If you don¡¯t invite first-line star actors, it¡¯s about 60 million dollars.¡±


    As soon as this number came out, Ronan was taken aback for a while, isn''t he talking about a good small project? For the $60 million small project, is Peter Jackson joking, or is he wrong in his perception of the small project?


    Ronan slowly shook his head: "Peter, are you sure?"


    Peter Jackson frowned slightly and said, "60 million dollars may not be enough."


    Ronan said: "This is not a small project. US$60 million is already a medium-scale investment. This year''s Relativity Entertainment''s best-selling film "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" costs only US$60 million to produce.


    Peter Jackson understood the meaning of Ronan¡¯s words, but still wanted to fight for it, and said: "Ronan, listen to me..."


    Ronan interrupted Peter Jackson''s words: "If the budget is less than 20 million U.S. dollars, Peter can bring the project to Shahai Entertainment to negotiate. More than this number especially the $60 million you said. , I will not consider."


    Out of respect for Peter Jackson, Ronan further explained: "This is not determined by me, nor by you, but by the market. I have generally read the original "Lovely Bones", no matter No matter how it is adapted, it can¡¯t change the nature of the subject matter of a niche movie. The niche subject naturally has huge flaws in the audience. It¡¯s not that a good audience will go to the theater to watch it obediently, it¡¯s a result of high investment It will only be a huge risk. If the film is in a bad condition, the investors will lose their money."


    Peter Jackson heard these words and said, "I understand." He changed the subject: "Ronan, how many days are you staying in Wellington? Tomorrow I will show you the Weta studio."


    Ronan said, "Thank you. Time does not allow, I am leaving New Zealand tonight."


    As for whether Peter Jackson listened to it, Ronan could not decide. Anyway, it is absolutely impossible for him to invest $60 million in such a niche subject.


    Peter Jackson said, "It''s a shame."


    Ronan also couldn''t tell whether the regret he said was because he was leaving or the two sides could not cooperate.


    But it is impossible for him to lower the risk control requirements of the project just because the opposite is the Peter Jackson relationship.


    20 million U.S. dollars is too far away from 60 million U.S. dollars. The two sides are destined to be unable to reach cooperation.


    That night, Ronan invited the chief creators of the "Avatar" crew to have dinner together, and returned to Los Angeles on a business jet.

 Chapter 958： professional

    The sun in the sky hid behind the dark clouds, and the dim light made the road a little dark. Several Mercedes-Benz off-road vehicles passed through the long canyon and entered a farm along the broken road, and finally stopped near the barn of the farm .


    Here, more than a dozen crew members are busy, and there are hanging arms working, seeming to be repairing the house.


    Ronan pushed the car door, and instead of passing by immediately, he stood on the periphery.


    This is a farm in the east of Los Angeles. The farmer has already gone bankrupt due to poor management. The farmhouse and barn are slightly dilapidated.


    Standing in front of the car, Ronan took a look at it. It was not without reason that Wen Ziren chose this farm as the location for "Latent".


    The farm is far away from the urban area and will not be easily disturbed by anyone. The dilapidated facilities can also create a sense of horror with a sense of desolation.


    In the United States, many horror legends actually originated from sparsely populated farm villages and towns.


    Looking forward, Ronan suddenly felt unreality.


    On the left side of the residential area of ??¡¡¡¡ farm, there is a wooden two-story building. I don¡¯t know what the previous owner thought, the building was painted gray and black.


    At the front door of the building, a tree was planted, and a branch of the tree protruded horizontally, traversing the mid-air in front of the building.


    This kind of tree is called the crooked neck tree on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    The legend is specially designed for hanging people who are desperate.


    Ronan said to Vinci next to him: "Has anyone died here? An abnormal death."


    "No." Vinci didn''t quite understand why Ronan asked, and he exchanged two sentences with the person next to him to confirm the answer: "There have been no abnormal deaths here."


    He asked caringly: "Boss, what''s wrong?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "It''s okay."


    Wen Ziren walked over with a woman who looked very old.


    "Hi, Ronan." Wen Ziren took the initiative to introduce: "This is Rowling Warren, the special consultant of the crew. Rowling, this is Ronan, the boss of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan looked at the old woman and shook her hand: "Hello, Mrs. Warren."


    Rowling-Warren, although she is old and engaged in a profession of sacred sticks, looks more like a scholar. She smiled politely at Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Wen Ziren interjected: "Rowling accepted my invitation. The next few horror films will serve as special consultants on the crew."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I believe Mrs. Warren''s special experience will provide a huge help to the movie."


    "Mr. Anderson is too polite." Rowling Warren is always polite: "This is also rectifying my name and Ed."


    She said seriously: "Ed and I have suffered too much criticism. Many people have never believed in the research we have done. This career is very important to us."


    An assistant director came over, Wen Ziren said a few words to him, whispered to Ronan, and went to the place where the crew was.


    Rowling-Warren did not leave, but looked at Ronan curiously, and suddenly asked: "Does Mr. Anderson believe there are ghosts and evil spirits in this world?"


    Ronan said without hesitation: "I have never considered this issue."


    The answer was unexpected. Rowling Warren couldn''t help but stunned. The explanations prepared later got stuck in his throat for an instant, and he whispered in his heart. Why didn''t this person play cards at all?


    To believe is to believe, not to believe is not to believe, what does it mean to never consider?


    Rowling Warren did not give up easily, saying: "In the past fifty years, Ed and I have been considered the most outstanding experts in the field of soul and demonology in the United States. We have been called repeatedly by the church to investigate some domestic Evil phenomenon..."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "I heard James Wynn talk about your situation."


    Rowling Warren smiled: "In our careers, we have been exposed to more than 10,000 supernatural events."


    "So what?" Ronan asked directly, "What does Mrs. Warren mean?"


    Rowling Warren said very seriously: "If Mr. Anderson encounters confusion in the future, or some difficult incidents that cannot be solved, I can provide consultation and help."


    Ronan understands what she means, this is to regard herself as a potential big customer!


    Think about the time on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and look at Steve Jobs. It seems that this is not uncommon among the rich.


    Ronan replied casually: "If there is a need, I will."


    Rowling-Warren nodded slightly to Ronan, took the initiative to hand over the business card, and then turned to leave without saying a word, she was very legendary.


    Ronan glanced at the business card and handed it to Vinci next to him: "If you encounter evil spirits in the future, go find her."


    Vinci put away the business card, looked awkward, and said, "You won''t believe what she said is true?"


    Ronan laughed: "Even if there is a ghost, there is something suitable as a solution."


    Vinci was curious and asked, "What is it?"


    Ronan shook his head, did not speak, the curious Vinci could only helplessly follow behind him.


    There are some things that Ronan will not say casually. After all, this is a country of faith in God.


    But then again, many words on the other side of the Pacific are really plausible sayings.


    In the super business society of North America, with Ronan¡¯s net worth and wealth, the role that money can play is beyond imagination.


    As for Rowling Warren and Ed Warren, it''s really not easy to comment, and there are things in this world that are unclear.


    For example, many of his colleagues used to be firm materialists before they had children, but after they had children, their positions were immediately different, because children have many diseases, and sometimes medicine can play a role that is not as expected. Big, it is something like a goddess, which will have a prominent effect.


    Ronan still remembers that relatives once came to the city where he worked to see the child. There was no abnormality after various tests, but the child was not energetic and could not eat any food. Finally, the attending doctor suggested: Do you think about going outside the hospital? factor?


    It¡¯s a wicked way to speak, I went back to find someone and called twice, and the child was fine...


    This is what Ronan has experienced personally, and he was extremely impressed.


    The authenticity of the Warren couple¡¯s experience is not important. The important thing is that their experience is adapted into a movie, which can bring huge benefits to Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan, accompanied by Vinci and other bodyguards, circled the farm.


    This farm is very large, with a large grape plantation. Because there is no one to take care of, the grapes are basically rotten in the ground. The smell of wine after the fruit has rotted away from a long distance.


    "How many acres are there visually?" Ronan asked Vinci.


    "Hmm..." Finch made a rough estimate: "Together, it should be thousands of acres."


    Ronan asked, "Is it feasible to buy a racecourse?"


    Finch thought for a while and said, "It may take some formalities."


    Ronan said, "You go back and say hello to Connie and ask her to collect relevant information."


    It¡¯s not far from Beverly Hills. If the ordered helicopter is in place, it will take up to 20 minutes to fly here.


    As for the procedures and other aspects, it is not a problem at all for Relativity Entertainment.


    When it was close to noon, Wen Ziren, who was busy with work, came over, and Ronan simply had lunch with him.


    "I plan to use the bungalow on the east side of the farm to film "Lurture"." Wen Ziren also planned the filming purpose of this farm: "The area of ??the wooden building on the west side will be used for filming "The Soul" next year.


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "It feels like this farm is gloomy and the atmosphere is very suitable for shooting."


    Wen Ziren said: "I saw more than 20 location locations before I chose this place, because I took a fancy to its own gloomy atmosphere."


    Ronan couldn''t help but laughed: "I hope I don''t frighten the actors when shooting night scenes."


    vaguely remembered that there used to be a man who specializes in ghost stories and died of a heart attack. At one time, there were rumors that he was scared to death.


    Wen Ziren said: "No, the crew are people who really love horror movies." He meant something: "Besides, we also have a special consultant, she is a professional."


    Judging from the various information collected by the crew, Rowling Warren is indeed a professional, and people from the church are willing to corroborate her, and there is more than one.


    But no one can guarantee the details. Wen Ziren, who had in-depth contact with the Warrens, could only say that the other party was a supernatural investigator, and he didn''t know the rest.


    In short, everything is for the needs of the movie.


    After lunch and staying in the crew for a while, Ronan was about to leave.


    Wen Ziren suddenly came to him and said: "I heard that Director Huang submitted a new project to the company Are you always pressing?"


    Ronan knew that he was talking about James Huang: ¡°It¡¯s too busy lately. He hasn¡¯t watched his project yet. I¡¯ll talk about it when I go back.¡±


    Relativity Entertainment has cooperated with many Chinese-American directors. These Chinese-American directors also watch and help each other. Wen Ziren specifically mentioned James Huang as a reminder.


    Wen Ziren said: "I recently got news that James has started to talk about new project cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox. If the company wants to continue to cooperate with him, it must act fast."


    Ronan knew that this was for the sake of relativity entertainment, and immediately said: "I will go back and look at the project information first, how about it, I will let someone contact James Huang."


    He remembers very clearly that James Huang has stated that he will no longer direct the "Death is Coming" series, and instead continue to pursue a new path.


    In this respect, neither he nor Relativity Entertainment can stop it, and there is no reason to stop it.


    After all, James Huang''s director contract with Relativity Entertainment has expired, and he is a director who can freely choose.


    It¡¯s good to get together and get loose. It has always been Ronan¡¯s attitude towards the directors, actors or other staff he has worked with.


    Even if the two parties end their cooperation, it is also possible to start new cooperation in the future.


    As soon as he went to work the next day, Ronan asked Connie to take over James Huang¡¯s new project information and look first.


    just saw the name of the new project...


    "Dragon Ball"!

 Chapter 959： Summon Shenlong

    Seeing that the copy of "Dragon Ball" written by James Huang himself was placed in front of him, Ronan had nothing to say for a while. The reasons given by James Huang in the copy were also very powerful.


    For example, the North American market of comics-based movies is popular, and the future prospects of this type will get better.


    For example, "Dragon Ball" has sold 180 million copies worldwide, which is the world''s highest-selling comic.


    For example, as long as the first one succeeds, this manga can easily be serialized, bringing unimaginable huge benefits.


    And compared to the past, because of the success of the "Death Is Coming" series in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, James Huang is more confident and ready to make "Dragon Ball" a quasi-first-line and even a first-line commercial production in Hollywood.


    James Huang Xiang Ronan¡¯s proposed production budget is as high as 130 million US dollars!


    Ronan certainly cannot agree that Riman¡¯s main market is in East Asia. Strictly speaking, there are only two.


    Although North America also has a certain audience, it is a niche type. It is undoubtedly that it is impossible to support such a huge investment by relying on two markets alone.


    There were many Japanese comics adapted into movies by Hollywood, and many of them were famous works.


    But these adaptations, as long as the investment is slightly higher, all end up in the street.


    Even if James Cameron rolls up his sleeves himself, he can¡¯t change this.


    Ronan has a special experience, and because of this experience, he has formed a very stubborn cognition: any adaptation that ignores cultural differences will end up bashing even his mother.


    For this reason, Ronan rejected the mechas and monsters of Mexican director Gilmore Del Toro.


    It is also impossible for him to invest in such a Japanese comic movie that is destined to cheat.


    Riman is very popular, but compared to its small market and circle.


    As for Hollywood''s first-line commercial productions, in order to obtain sufficient profits, the North American market must explode, and the global market cannot be ignored.


    Japanese comics can only be popular in a corner, not suitable for global film adaptation.


    The development of 20 years later, Ronan is not very clear, but in the next 10 years, the theme of Japanese comics is only worth 20 to 30 million US dollars in adaptation.


    No matter how high ¡¡¡¡ is, the money invested in it may be lost.


    Compared to adapting Riman to become a movie, it is easier to succeed in filmmaking that borrows Riman¡¯s creativity and settings and then completely turns into a Hollywood model.


    There are many successful examples in this regard, such as "The Matrix", such as "Inception".


    But no one thinks that these movies have something to do with Riman.


    Perhaps, these are the correct ways to open Hollywood to Japanese comics.


    Cultural differences cannot be ignored in the film market.


    Just like Lee Ang''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Americans looked good, but the audience in the East looked drowsy and felt that it was far less enjoyable than the martial arts movie of Old Monster Xu.


    But Mr. Xu¡¯s martial arts films have no room for survival in North American theaters.


    Ronan couldn¡¯t give the green light to James Wong¡¯s project, but thinking of what Wen Ziren said, Connie contacted James Wong to ask about the latest situation of the "Dragon Ball" project.


    After Connie got in touch with James Huang, Ronan chatted with James Huang, roughly revealing his doubts about the project.


    In any case, James Huang has played a certain role in the development of Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan didn¡¯t want to watch him walk on this street.


    But people are always changing with the change of status and status, and not everyone will follow the advice of former business partners.


    It is no exaggeration to say that these people who have been in Hollywood and have achieved success are mostly paranoid and will become more and more confident as they continue to succeed.


    This trend is very obvious, and it is reflected in more than 95% of directors, actors and various behind-the-scenes work types.


    For example, Ronan had vaguely reminded Heath Ledger and Paul Walker.


    But the former doesn''t take his words seriously, the latter is obsessed with the speed of drag racing.


    The power of words is sometimes infinite, and sometimes pale and weak.


    James Wong thanked Ronan for his reminder and kindness, and said that he would treat this project with great spirit and avoid all kinds of mistakes...


    Ronan didn''t say anything further, but asked Connie to focus on collecting detailed information about James Huang and the "Dragon Ball" project.


    Since James Huang has already negotiated a cooperation with the new partner Twentieth Century Fox, many matters are on the bright side, and the relevant situation is not difficult to inquire.


    Soon, the specific information was transferred to Ronan.


    Twentieth Century Fox has given the green light to "Dragon Ball", signed a cooperation agreement with James Huang Cao, and bought the film and television adaptation rights of "Dragon Ball" at the fastest speed, spending 5 million US dollars from the island country.


    Although it bears the title of the world''s No. 1 selling comic, the copyright of Riman has always been difficult to sell at high prices in Hollywood.


    With the current enthusiasm for film adaptations of comics, if an American comic has such a sales volume, without a bid of tens of millions of dollars, don''t even think about the copyright of film adaptation.


    Twentieth Century Fox has high hopes for the "Dragon Ball" project and hopes to create a successful comic-based film series in addition to the "X-Men" series.


    So, after they got the comic copyright and James Huang''s director contract, they moved very fast in all aspects, such as determining the project''s production budget.


    According to the news from Relativity Entertainment, 20th Century Fox has set a production budget of up to 140 million US dollars for "Dragon Ball."


    At the same time, I am also preparing to invite star actors to perform.


    For market considerations, it is inevitable that the actor will definitely become an American.


    It is said that at the suggestion of James Huang, 20th Century Fox has sent an invitation to the famous Oriental superstar Pony Ma, asking him to play the role of Guixianren, the key teacher next to the actor.


    This project, Ronan reminded no results, and it involved the 20th Century Fox, and finally he wisely chose to shut up.


    Since it is useless to say more, it is better not to say.


    Ronan is not surprised about the 20th Century Fox''s photo project, because he had also watched James Wong''s "Dragon Ball", and the title at that time was 20th Century Fox.


    Ronan specifically asked people to inquire about the behind-the-scenes situation of this project.


    For example, Twentieth Century Fox took the initiative and asked James Huang to cooperate in "Dragon Ball."


    Now, Ronan is absolutely sure that Fox is staring at relativity entertainment in the twentieth century, and has to take the path of relativity entertainment, leaving relativity entertainment nowhere to go.


    "It''s ok."


    In the office, Ronan said to Robert Lee: "Twentieth Century Fox likes it, so let them dig it."


    Robert Lee said: "In terms of personnel, they can only target people whose contracts have expired with us. They have long-term contracts. It is impossible to breach the contract because of the invitation of Twentieth Century Fox. The consequences are not that the actors and directors are willing. Acceptable."


    Ronan still exhorted: "Don''t worry about people, Hollywood is the most lacking of people. But our projects, especially the projects I''m focusing on informing you to purchase copyright, must do a good job of confidentiality."


    Robert-Lee said: "You can rest assured in this regard, the key projects are all handled by a professional team directly under me."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Don''t be careless."


    "I understand." Robert Lee said again, "Where are we? Do you want to do something?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "Not for the time being. Our plan for the 20th Century Fox is a big plan. Don''t make too many moves in advance to avoid attracting their attention."


    Robert-Lee said: "It just feels like something that belongs to us was taken away."


    Ronan said calmly: "What you **** may not be the best, nor may it be successful."


    How many projects did Fox take away from Relativity Entertainment in the 20th century? Are they planning to gather seven dragon **** and then summon the dragon?


    Hope that Fox will not vomit blood by then.


    Ronan made a simple calculation. In the last year, there seem to be many projects that are directly related to Relativity Entertainment identified by Fox in the 20th century.


    There are "Pharaohs and Gods" directed by Ridley Scott, "Ten Thousand Prehistoric Years" directed by Roland Emmerich, "Robin Hood" starring Russell Crowe, the storm disaster blockbuster "Superstorm", Don''t shoot the Terminator in "Terminator 4" which makes the audience sick and never give up.


    Now, there is another "Dragon Ball".


    For these large commercial production projects, the lowest production budget is 120 million U.S. dollars, and the highest may even be 200 million U.S. dollars20th Century Fox will surely be able to gather seven dragon **** to summon the dragon!


    Relativity Entertainment also has the copyright of a Japanese comic. In order to attract James Cameron and obtain the independent investment rights in "Avatar", Ronan specially asked Robert Lee to visit the island country and bought the comics. The film and television adaptation rights of "Gunmeng".


    This is the comic that James Cameron thought of.


    However, things went more smoothly than Ronan expected. "Dream of Gun" was useless, and the copyright has always been in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan has no plans to adapt "Gunmeng" in the short term.


    The problem is still the same. If the investment is too high, this kind of Japanese comic film adaptation will be a rush.


    If the investment is not enough, the final effect of the film can only be cheating.


    As for James Cameron, Ronan felt that the truck driver was destined to fill the pit of "Avatar" for the rest of his life.


    In late September, Twentieth Century Fox and James Huang jointly held a press conference and officially announced the "Dragon Ball" project.


    At the same time, good news came from Jessica Felton. At the just-concluded Toronto International Film Festival, "Juneo" participated in the festival competition. With the support of countless audiences, it won this year''s Toronto. The highest award of the International Film Festival-Audience Choice Award.


    This instantly made Juno famous and became one of Hollywood''s most watched small production films.


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 Chapter 960： beautiful Lies

    As "Juneo" won the audience vote at the Toronto International Film Festival, Embassy Pictures also took advantage of the opportunity to push this film review into the theater. However, such a relatively niche film has a limited publicity and distribution budget. It may be as large-scale as a commercial film.


    Even if compared to entertainment, theater companies will not take risks easily.


    The subject matter of Juno determines that its audience cannot be particularly wide.


    Fortunately, the movie still has an audience vote.


    At the end of September, "Juneo" began to be shown in 7 theaters nationwide.


    This is the way to go for niche-themed movies.


    premiere, and so on.


    But director Sofia Coppola, because of "Lost in Tokyo", has a little box office appeal in North America. The film promotion of Embassy Pictures is also focusing on the new "Sophia Coppola" card.


    The reputation of "Juneo" was not as good as Ronan thought it exploded. Many viewers who watched the movie did not think highly of the film. After the release, the IMDB audience scored only 7.5 points.


    Ronan thought that once this film was blown to a blast by so many people, how could the average score of IMDB viewers be above 8.5.


    In fact, this is not the case at all. The audience who bought tickets to enter the cinema are more interested in sensitive subjects such as teenage pregnancy, and the film is not too high.


    It is of course impossible to blow up and so on.


    For a film aimed at the awards season, this kind of audience reputation is not ideal at all.


    But there is one thing that "Juneo" did. The controversial subject matter is too easy to attract attention under the promotion and marketing of Embassy Pictures.


    As we all know, the more controversial movies are, the less they lack audiences.


    Dianying¡¯s first weekend, with the support of the controversy effect on the super sensitive topic of teenage pregnancy, even if there is no overwhelming word of mouth, "Juneo" still appears to be full of theaters.


    Seven theaters in the United States, with a total box office of nearly 420,000 US dollars, and an average box office of 59,124 US dollars for a single theater!


    The screening of "Juneo" produced an impressive commercial result.


    There is no oral praise, no unanimous praise, and it is impossible for the audience to watch this kind of film intoxicated. Some are just controversial heat caused by the sensitive theme of teenage pregnancy.


    This has always been one of the more acute social problems in North America.


    There are not too many teenage pregnancies in this country, and the debate about abortion or birth has never stopped.


    This topic can even become a political capital in the fight between the donkey and the elephant, and it can become a bargaining chip for voters.


    Public opinion is incomprehensible about this issue.


    Society will eventually affect movies.


    "Juno" is undoubtedly the best case.


    This film attracts audiences with themes. In the second weekend, the scale of screenings in the United States was expanded to 40 theaters. The huge topical debate brought a steady stream of audiences to Juno.


    And the word-of-mouth of the film is not very good, it is not too bad, the IMDB audience averaged 7.5 points, which is considered a general word-of-mouth in the awards season art film, but its level is far above the pass line.


    On the second weekend of "Juneo" screening, another US$1.43 million was taken in North America, with an average box office of US$35,686.


    has been screened for ten days and the North American box office of the film has reached 2.16 million US dollars.


    The most important thing is that "Juneo" triggered a huge social discussion, and the issue of abortion was once again placed in front of all media and audiences in the United States.


    Unmarried pregnancy, the eyes of others, young mothers, these most cruel pains in youth, which seem to be incomprehensible and accepted by mainstream culture, were carefully used by director Sophia Coppola in a unique way of youth movies. The description is as if the last oil painting gradually became gorgeous.


    The most sensitive topic, the most intense debate, brought a steady stream of attention and heat.


    These are placed in the hands of Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment, and turned into green bills after another.


    There is nothing more to the liking of film companies than banknotes.


    Post-event survey data by Embassy Pictures showed that among the audience of "Juneo", adults over 25 years old accounted for an absolute majority, accounting for more than 60%, and the proportion of audiences under 20 years old was relatively low. The youth community lacked interest in this film.


    This is also normal.


    Probably in the eyes of teenagers in the United States, things like what happened to Juno are no big deal. They are not so cruel. They are much worse than taking drugs and jumping into the fountain after being naked.


    Although the investment of "Juno" is not very high, the total cost, including the announcement of the production tape, has exceeded 10 million U.S. dollars. Now that the heat is gradually rising, the Embassy Film Industry will naturally further expand the scale of screening.


    By the second weekend of October, the North American screening of Juno finally expanded to more than 1,000 theaters. Due to the relatively small nature of the film, the attendance after the expanded screening began to fluctuate sharply.


    This weekend, the box office of the film has dropped from more than 35,000 U.S. dollars to just over 10,000 U.S. dollars.


    The inherent disadvantages in subject matter and investment are undoubtedly obvious.


    Fortunately, maintaining a certain degree of heated debate has always brought a lot of viewers to "Juneo". After this weekend, the film''s North American box office reached 22.15 million US dollars.


    The North American box office alone is enough to allow Relativity Entertainment to recover all its investment.


    Of course, while maintaining a certain degree of popularity in the theater. "Juneo" also has many critics.


    The most among them is to criticize "Juneo" for not being serious enough, and to turn this extremely serious theme into a fairy tale. Where can there be such an easy freehand feeling in real pregnancy, especially the unmarried first pregnancy of a young girl.


    Roger Albert said in a column: "Juno" is another beautiful lie compiled by Hollywood.


    It¡¯s not wrong to say that, because Hollywood has always been best at dressing up all kinds of lies.


    If in real life, according to the content in Hollywood movies as the guidelines, let alone the bloodshed, it will be difficult to save even a small life.


    The most typical is the water in Hollywood movies.


    In Hollywood movies, no matter the decent villains, as long as they encounter water, all the laws of physics are eliminated. Water is like a great master, possessing the magical ability of four or two strokes, protecting the fragile flesh and blood and enduring various destructive things. Devastated.


    But the reality is extremely cruel, the water looks soft, gentle and harmless, but underestimating the power of water will cost people a heavy price.


    diving is definitely not a joke. Perhaps someone who is curious has tried it. Diving with the chest facing down in the swimming pool is absolutely unforgettable for a lifetime.


    This is the case for playing in the pool. Imagine the destructive power of falling into the water from a high altitude.


    Under rapid impact, the water surface will become as hard as cement, even with Arnold Schwarzenegger-like muscles, it will be torn and shattered mercilessly.


    Ronan once had a classmate who played a three-meter board diving in the swimming pool. He still got his feet in the water first. Because when he entered the water, the gap between the two separate pieces was a bit big. It was so painful that he had to go to the second hospital to do it. an examination.


    It''s not impossible that this kind of thing like chicken flying eggs.


    Compared with the successful popcorn movie, Juno¡¯s box office harvesting speed is much slower, but fortunately the movie¡¯s win is long enough.


    "According to the forecast of Embassy Pictures..."


    After getting off the elevator of the Theory of Relativity Building, Jessica Felton said to Ronan as he walked: "Juno''s North American box office is very hopeful to exceed 100 million US dollars. If it can win several heavyweight awards during the awards season. Or a key nomination, $120 million at the North American box office is also possible."


    Ronan said directly: "This kind of controversial subject matter is not easy to win in the awards season."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "Yes, after all, mainstream entertainment is very cautious about this social reality."


    Actually, "Juneo" participated in the competition unit of the Venice Film Festival before going to the Toronto International Film Festival. Unfortunately, nothing was gained.


    "The theme of "Juno" is quite American." Jessica Felton saw it very clearly: "The response in overseas markets is definitely much worse than in North America."


    Ronan was more relaxed, saying: "The current box office figures are enough to allow us to recover all the investment, and the rest is profit. This project is very successful."


    Jessica Felton said: "It''s not so much a victory for the movie, but a victory for the theme."


    "Yeah." Ronan fully agreed with her statement: "If you choose the right genius that fits the social reality, even a niche type can generate big profits."


    The two talked and walked, and soon they walked out of the front door of the Theory of Relativity Building, and Ronan Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped at the door.


    "How do you go?" Ronan asked, "Would you like to hitchhike?"


    Jessica Felton did not drive She also lives in Beverly Hills, and Ronan is also on the way, and immediately agreed: "Okay."


    She followed Ronan into the car, and the two continued the topic just now: "Can Juno gain something at the Oscars?"


    Ronan shook his head directly: "It''s difficult. First of all, the subject matter is not liked by the judges. In addition, the focus of the operation of Relativity Entertainment this year is Martin Scorsese''s "Infinite Walker."


    Jessica Felton immediately understood Ronan''s meaning: "Are you going to help Martin Scorsese hit the Oscar?"


    Ronan said seriously: "This is not helping Martin Scorsese. With the prize, Relativity Entertainment can ensure that "Infinite Walker" has enough influence and profit."


    "That''s right." Jessica Felton said, "Oscar awards can be directly linked to business income."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Otherwise why should we spend so much energy participating in this Oscar game?"


    The phone bell rang, and Jessica Felton swallowed the words she wanted to export. Ronan took out the phone and looked at it. The number displayed belonged to Will Smith.


    He answered the phone, and Will Smith¡¯s loud voice immediately rang: "Ronan! Where are you? God, I can finally get through your phone! Come to St. Mary''s Hospital in Beverly Hills! Something happened! You won''t see me if you don''t come again!"


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 Chapter 961： Blood Test Center

    After the call, Ronan hung up. Ronan looked serious. He hadn''t seen Will Smith be so flustered. What happened?


    Jessica Felton glanced at Ronan. Seeing that Ronan¡¯s expression was very solemn, he asked tentatively: "What happened?"


    Ronan said, "There is something wrong with Will, I''m going to St. Mary''s Hospital."


    Jessica Felton looked at Ronan''s expression, but he was not relieved, and said, "Shall I go with you?"


    Ronan nodded slightly and told the driver David: "Go to St. Mary''s Hospital."


    At the intersection ahead, the Rolls-Royce Phantom did not go straight, turned right into another fork, and then quickly turned onto Rodel Street and went straight to St. Mary¡¯s Hospital.


    Ronan immediately called Will Smith again, but the call was temporarily unanswered.


    Having been friends with Will Smith for many years, Ronan couldn''t help being a little worried, but couldn''t get through the phone and didn''t know the specific situation, so he could only hope that Will Smith was okay.


    Jessica Felton took out his mobile phone, quickly flipped through the entertainment news on the Internet, and said: "There is no news on the Internet that Will is in danger."


    In this era, smart phones are becoming popular among young people, and it¡¯s getting easier and easier for paparazzi phones to make messages. Stars who are a little bit turbulent will not escape the eyes of the general public.


    Coupled with the instant sharing media of social platforms, many celebrities often expose what happens on their front feet and their back feet on the Internet.


    Due to the open-ended marriage between Will Smith and Jada Smith, Ronan had no contact information for Jada Smith, so he had to call Tom Cruise.


    Tom Cruise is working as a producer for Paramount Pictures'' "Earthly Love". He is currently filming in Orange County. When he received a call from Ronan, he was at a loss and didn''t know what happened.


    Ronan didn¡¯t say much. After asking about Tom Cruise¡¯s work, he quickly hung up. After Tom Cruise also let Ronan learn about Will Smith¡¯s specific developments, he immediately called him. .


    Due to many years of cooperation with Paramount Pictures, Tom Cruise served as the producer of "Earthly Love". The director of this crew is Robert Downey Jr. and his father Robert Downey. Ronan also used to I heard Tom Cruise talk about it, the actor of the crew is Colin Farrell, a famous Hollywood street professional.


    Any film company that dares to invite Colin Farrell to be the male lead in a medium-sized project or above is undoubtedly a brave who does not believe in evil.


    Jessica Felton has been scanning Will Smith''s news on the Internet, and then said: "There is still no news about Will''s accident."


    Ronan nodded slightly, no news is undoubtedly good news.


    St. Mary¡¯s Hospital is not far away. After the Rolls-Royce Phantom drove off Rodel Street, it came to the business district of Beverly Hills and quickly stopped in front of a large white building.


    This is a private hospital, with high walls blocking the outside view. Various security and confidentiality measures are world-class, and the fees are extremely expensive. Its customers are mainly rich and famous living in Beverly Hills.


    The nature of the customer group determines that the hospital must treat security and confidentiality as the first factor.


    Luo Nan got out of the car and quickly walked into the main entrance of the white building without waiting for Jessica Felton who got off the other side.


    Jessica Felton was not relieved, and quickly followed.


    Ronan asked casually at the front desk, turned left into a corridor, walked tens of meters forward, stopped at the door of a VIP room, and gently knocked on the door.


    Someone immediately opened the door from the inside. It was a young blonde female nurse who seemed to recognize Ronan and said hello very politely: "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked, "I''m looking for Will Smith."


    "Hey, Ronan." The people in the room seemed to hear his voice: "I''m here, come in."


    This was the familiar voice of Will Smith. Ronan''s heart was half relieved. The blonde female nurse hurriedly opened the door and let the door open.


    Ronan strode in. The moment he saw Will Smith, he was not only completely relieved, but suddenly there was an urge to hit someone.


    I want to give that head that is always full of comedy with bewitching ears a hard punch!


    Will Smith is sitting on a single sofa with his legs up, watching a copy of "Hollywood Reporter", a picture of a leisurely look, where is the slightest anxious appearance on the phone?


    Jessica Felton also walked in. Seeing Will Smith''s appearance, she didn''t say anything, just stood slightly behind Ronan.


    She and Ronan are very good friends, but Will Smith is not.


    Actually, her impression of Will Smith is not good, at least not as good as Tom Cruise.


    But she and Ronan are just friends. When dealing with Ronan''s friends, not talking or talking is undoubtedly the best choice.


    Ronan waved his hand at the blonde female nurse. The blonde female nurse glanced at Will Smith and saw that Will Smith had no objection, and quietly pushed out the reception room.


    Vinci closed the door of the reception room from the outside.


    "You finally came." Will Smith put down the "Hollywood Reporter" in his hand, his tone was not as relaxed as his appearance: on the contrary, he was a bit heavy: "I am almost dying of sorrow."


    Ronan glanced at Will Smith, his dark face was still full of joy, seeing any sorrow, probably this is talent.


    Will Smith smiled and beckoned to Jessica Felton: "Good afternoon, Jesse."


    "Good afternoon, Will." Jessica Felton smiled back.


    Ronan let Jessica Felton sit casually, and then sat on the sofa next to Will Smith: "Let¡¯s talk about it, what''s the matter? If I call you on the way, I won¡¯t get through."


    Hearing this, Will Smith looked around and said, "My phone!"


    Without a word, he jumped up from the sofa: "This phone can''t be thrown away. There are too many things in it. Once it is sent out, it will detonate the entire Hollywood!"


    Ronan immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and asked: "You called me ten minutes ago, and the phone was still in your hand. Think about it, where is it?"


    The latest customized smart phone used by Will Smith, the camera pixel is far from the mobile phone on the supermarket, often takes some photos and videos, which involve many actresses, models and celebrities, and even female operators, really want The outflow definitely caused a global sensation.


    "Blood test center!" Will Smith remembered: "I put my phone in the blood test center when I went to draw blood!"


    Before Ronan could react, Will Smith rushed out of the reception room.


    Ronan frowned slightly, blood test center? Blood draw? This is a medical examination? Is Will Smith terminally ill? It doesn''t look like it?


    But thinking about it carefully, Will Smith''s appearance is born with a sense of optimism and joy, even when it is sad, it is hard to tell.


    Therefore, Will Smith rarely acted in tragedy, because it was a total tragedy for him.


    Listening to Will Smith and seeing Will Smith rush out of the reception room, Jessica Felton has the urge to cover her face. As a Hollywood producer, she certainly understands Will Smith. Meaning in.


    It¡¯s impossible to comment on this kind of thing, nor can it simply be judged by right or wrong. This is how the whole circle is.


    She never uses the power of a producer to do messy things, but she has no right to interfere with others in the circle.


    Hollywood male power figures use their power to develop intimate relationships with women who want to get ahead; similarly, Hollywood also has many powerful women who are also developing intimate relationships with men.


    Jessica Felton heard her friend Lindsay Bill talk about the audition of the female director Catherine Hardwell and the actor Robert Pattinson in her crew.


    As long as these things are not forced, as long as you are willing, no one can say anything.


    Her gaze turned to Ronan. The two of them were not only superior and inferior. They had been friends for many years. Ronan was undoubtedly the type of you who love me.


    Ronan looked at his watch. Will Smith¡¯s cell phone shouldn¡¯t be out of this building yet. If it doesn¡¯t work, he will call the dean of St. Mary¡¯s Hospital.


    As a big Hollywood boss, whether it is for his friendship with Will Smith or his own interests, he does not want a huge scandal in the circle to cause chaos in the circle.


    The sound of rapid footsteps sounded and Will Smith opened the door and walked in, holding a black mobile phone in his hand.


    "Huh..." He took a long breath: "The cell phone was forgotten in the blood test center when the blood was drawn for testing."


    Ronan nodded slightly Confirmed: "No one has moved?"


    Will Smith said: "My phone has an encryption lock function, no one has opened it."


    He sat on the sofa, took a sip from the water glass, and said, "Today, I was really dizzy and a little panicked."


    Ronan said softly, "Calm down."


    Will Smith took a few deep breaths in a row, his anxiety gradually calmed down, sat on the sofa, and said, "I''m much better."


    Ronan asked directly, "Will, what happened? It''s not like you."


    The usual Will Smith is optimistic, lively, and full of humor, how can he lose his position like he is now.


    Jessica Felton is a smart man, stood up and said, "I''m going to make a call."


    Will Smith shook his head: "It''s all my own, don''t do that." He didn''t wait for Jessica Felton to react, and said, "Ronan, remember that I told you about Charlie Sheen. ?"


    Ronan frowned, and combined with Will Smith¡¯s words just now, he immediately realized something: "Is Charlie Sheen''s blood test result?"


    "It''s not public, but I heard about it from a friend in the police department." Will Smith has had many filming collaborations with the Los Angeles Police Department: "Charlie Sheen tested positive for HIV!"


    He cursed: "Shit! I''ve been to Charlie Sheen''s ex-wife Denise Richards!"


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 Chapter 962： Aftermath

    At a previous party, Dennis Richards came over to say hello, and Will Smith specifically mentioned to Ronan and Tom Cruise that he had had a few nights with the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen.


    This is nothing in Hollywood. You go to my ex-wife and I''m your ex-girlfriend. This is a common situation.


    Like a celebrity¡¯s ex-wife and his current girlfriend¡¯s ex-boyfriend are currently in love, it¡¯s too common in Hollywood.


    At that time, whether it was Ronan or Tom Cruise, they didn''t take Will Smith''s words to heart.


    Because there are no women in the circle who have had a relationship with Will Smith.


    This time, it was different.


    Ronan immediately grasped the core of the problem and asked: "Are you sure that Charlie Sheen''s blood test was HIV positive?"


    Will Smith said very seriously: "You usually pay attention to major events in the industry and the development of the company. You rarely take the initiative to pursue gossip. I am different. I like to find the root of everything. Charlie Sheen was caught by neighbors for organizing rave parties. The report was arrested by the police, and contraband was found at home. According to the law, he must undergo a blood test, but the results of the blood test have not been announced. I was very curious and asked a friend of the police to inquire about it..."


    He hugged his head with his hands and rubbed his short hair hard: "Charlie Sheen is an injecting drug. The police conducted a routine HIV test according to regulations, and the result was positive!"


    Jessica Felton This is the second time I heard Will Smith say this. She tested positive for HIV. Even if she didn''t know much about medicine, she knew what it meant-HIV carriers!


    Contacting Will Smith has an affair with Charlie Sheen¡¯s ex-wife. It is not surprising that Will Smith is so flustered.


    If Will Smith gets...


    Jessica Felton took a breath, hard to imagine.


    Although Will Smith¡¯s reputation as a **** is not as big as Leonardo DiCaprio¡¯s, it was Leonardo DiCaprio who interacted with every woman and did not shy away from media reporters. .


    Jessica Felton knows that Leonardo is similar to Ronan in this respect, doing it is doing it, not deliberately covering it up.


    But Will Smith is different. The private life is very low-key. In fact, the woman who has had a relationship is estimated to be several times that of Ronan or Leonardo.


    In case... In case Will Smith gets sick, this is not just a scandal, it may cause a super earthquake in the circle.


    Compared with Magic Johnson, it was only drizzle compared to pouring rain.


    Jessica Felton''s gaze suddenly fell on Ronan. There was a big earthquake in the circle. Whether Will Smith was sick or not has nothing to do with her, but Ronan is different. Both of them have been close friends for almost ten years. .


    And Ronan¡¯s private life is nothing to mention.


    There are too many fellows in Hollywood, so cross-infection should not be too easy.


    Ronan has no expression on his face. If this kind of thing is made public, Hollywood will not say that everyone is in danger, and it will not be much worse.


    Will Smith rubbed his dark face: "The **** of the Los Angeles Police Department don''t know how much they charged Charlie Sheen, and they didn''t announce the results of Charlie Sheen''s blood test!" He couldn''t see it on the surface, but this The incident brought huge psychological pressure, and the confession at this time was more like a depressed vent: "Ronan, Jesse, do you know? Charlie Sheen was released on bail from the police station, and not only continued to buy pure money through some intermediary , So he has a special relationship with other actresses. During this period of time, his girlfriend has changed two! He doesn''t even have the most basic ethics!"


    Ronan patted Will Smith on the arm and said, "Will, calm down!"


    Will Smith¡¯s face collapsed, but he didn¡¯t see any sadness. On the contrary, he had a strange feeling of joy: "I can¡¯t calm down!"


    This kind of thing, it''s difficult for anyone to calm down.


    Jessica Felton sighed lightly in her heart, but didn''t say anything, it was more appropriate to remain silent.


    Ronan frowned slightly and asked, "Did your blood test results come out?"


    "Uh..." Will Smith scratched his face and said, "Not yet."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "Okay, don''t worry, there are no blood test results. What are you worried about? If the protective measures are in place, it is not that easy to be infected."


    Will Smith''s face is still crumbled: "The problem is, I haven''t done any protection for several times with Dennis Richards."


    Ronan couldn''t say anything. Once a man becomes impulsive, his brain is not enough. There is nothing in his head, regardless of whether it is protected or not.


    "How long will it take to get results?" Ronan asked.


    Will Smith glanced at his watch: "The preliminary results are about half an hour away, and the detailed results will take two days."


    "Nothing will happen." Ronan remembers that Will Smith never had any rumors in this regard: "We will know the result after a while."


    This comfort is pale and weak, and it can''t settle Will Smith''s heart.


    Will Smith suddenly said, "Ronan, would you like to do a test too?"


    When these words came out, Ronan was surprised: "Me?"


    Will Smith said: "Yes! This kind of thing, I''m afraid of infection..."


    Ronan was silent for a while. In fact, in the past few years, he has really converged a lot and still maintains a relationship, all of whom are once famous stars.


    Such as Jaina from Korea.


    Then there are Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway...well, I have had several times with Candice Swanepoel.


    The rest is gone.


    According to normal circumstances, there should be no such risk. After all, these actresses were once famous figures, and there is no rumors about this.


    In contrast, Ronan turned a blind eye to similar rumors about Jessica Alba, despite being pretty and **** and expressing hints many times.


    In some ways, he is still very careful.


    Jessica Felton''s gaze also fell on Ronan, his eyes full of concern.


    Ronan also noticed Jessica Felton, turned to look at her, smiled and shook his head.


    Jessica Felton whispered, "Ronan..."


    Without saying the following words, Ronan could also hear the concern in the words, and couldn''t help sighing lightly.


    Will Smith said again: "You can always rest assured if you check."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Okay, I will check it too."


    He called Vinci and asked him to contact the hospital for a blood test.


    Soon, Ronan left the reception room and came to an independent blood test room, where professional doctors and nurses came to serve immediately.


    Since his home is in Beverly Hills, Ronan has visited St. Mary''s Hospital more than once in the past. The doctor and nurse are two people who often provide services to him.


    Compared to Will Smith, Ronan is more calm, because he is basically sure that it is impossible to get infected.


    But this kind of thing is really not afraid of ten thousand, just in case.


    As we all know, there is no cure for AIDS. Although you don¡¯t have to worry about your life as long as you have money, your happy life for the rest of your life is basically ruined.


    In the reception room, only Will Smith and Jessica Felton are left.


    Compared to Will Smith, who was a little anxious, Jessica Felton was not as stable as before. She looked at the door from time to time, obviously caring about Ronan''s situation.


    Will Smith sees Jessica Felton¡¯s behavior, and he inevitably misunderstands, "Jessie..."


    "Huh?" Jessica Felton looked at Will Smith curiously.


    Will Smith, from the perspective of caring Ronan, tentatively said: "Are you going to do a check?"


    These words made Jessica Felton a little unhappy, but she had a good self-cultivation, smiled, and said, "I don''t need it."


    Her life is extremely simple. Basically, her company and her family are two-pointed and one-liner, and all her energy is devoted to the research of various film technologies.


    Will Smith is not good to say more, and simply shut his mouth.


    Jessica Felton''s eyes turned to the door of the reception room again, her dark brown eyes flashed one after another, she didn''t know what she was thinking.


    The door of the reception room opened and Ronan walked in, accompanied by Vinci.


    Jessica Felton stood up immediately and asked with concern: "Is it all right?"


    Ronan waved his hand and said, "It''s okay, waiting for the result."


    Jessica Felton nodded lightly and said, "Don''t worry, you will be fine."


    Ronan laughed: "What can I do."


    Will Smith¡¯s face was full of inexplicable bitterness: "You two, can you comfort me first."


    In fact, he also knows very well that Ronan¡¯s chances of having problems are negligibly low, but he is different. He has had unprotected close contact with Charlie Sheen¡¯s ex-wife Dennis Richards. He is a true fellow. people.


    Ronan didn''t know how to console Will Smith instead, after sitting down, he was a little flustered and somewhat nervous.


    Not much, but I can feel it.


    This is probably the peculiar patient psychology, right?


    Even though I am very sure that I will be fine, but before the test results come out, I can''t help but worry about it. In case of a trick...


    After all, the Hollywood circle is really messy.


    Charlie Sheen is not the first person in Hollywood to be infected with AIDS, nor will he be the last.


    Ronan always thinks that his life is very precious, especially now that he is worth tens of billions of dollars...


    Thinking of this, he was also a little fidgeting. This feeling of waiting for the test results is really not good at all.


    Jessica Felton gently shook Ronan''s hand: "It''s okay."


    Ronan was inexplicably at ease, smiled and nodded at her.


    The door of the reception room was knocked, and then Finch walked in with a doctor. The doctor took Will Smith''s test sheet and directly declared that Will Smith had no problems.


    The moment the doctor said the result, Will Smith slumped directly on the sofa, with a kind of rejoicing for the rest of his life.


    Soon, Ronan also had a type of feeling, and his blood test results did not have any problems.


    Although he was convinced of this for a long time, Ronan was still inexplicably relaxed when he heard the doctor''s result.


    :. :

 Chapter 963： Everyone is in danger

    In the reception room, Will Smith, who was sitting paralyzed, finally struggled to stand up. The decadence with inexplicable joy disappeared completely, and it seemed that the whole person had returned to normal.


    "Scared me to death!" Will Smith is not too much to describe it as a survivor: "Fortunately, God bless me, I didn''t get a shot."


    He opened his arms and hugged Ronan hard: "I''m fine! I''m fine!"


    Ronan can probably guess that Will Smith seems to be calm, but he is actually frightened.


    Anyway, anyone would be scared to death.


    "You can hold me back again." Ronan made a deliberate breathless look: "I''m okay."


    Will Smith quickly let go of Ronan and said, "I''m so excited." He was emotional, and walked around the room: "Back then, "The Stormtroopers" sold at the box office, but I am not as excited today."


    Ronan raised his hand and glanced at his watch: "Okay, let''s go if it''s okay."


    Will Smith agrees: "I don''t want to be in the hospital either. It''s too scary. If I do it again, I will lose half of my life."


    Ronan got out of the reception room first, and waited for Jessica Felton to follow, and walked towards the gate together.


    Will-Smith said as he walked: "This time, God bless, the goddess of luck, I am going to hold a carnival party to suppress my surprise."


    Ronan was speechless for a while, can only say that this is really worthy of Will Smith.


    Jessica Felton and Will Smith are not friends, so naturally they will not say much.


    "Would you like to participate?" Will Smith sent out an invitation.


    Ronan refused without hesitation: "No, I don''t want to be frightened."


    Will Smith waved his hand: "You are too brave."


    Ronan said directly: "It seems that the person who was paralyzed on the sofa was not me?"


    "Isn''t it all right?" Will Smith knows that he is all right, and instantly forgets Charlie Sheen''s business: "Since it''s all right, what are you worried about."


    Jessica Felton couldn''t help it, and said, "It''s always right to be careful."


    Will Smith couldn¡¯t refute Jessica Felton¡¯s words, touched her ears, and changed the subject: "Charlie Sheen dug me such a big hole. I can¡¯t just let it go. I¡¯ll find someone Expose him."


    Ronan said: "You can figure it out. With Charlie Sheen''s position, it is not pressure for you."


    The previous Will Smith has returned: "I am also a reminder for the female friends in the circle, so that no one will be deceived and not know it."


    Jessica Felton is a woman after all, and said: "I also think good exposure can reduce harm to other people."


    Will Smith said grinningly: "Look at the news tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."


    The three of them came out of the front entrance of the hospital building. Ronan asked Will Smith, "How did you come?"


    Will Smith smiled and said, "I have a car, so I can walk by myself. Ronan, Jesse, goodbye."


    "Goodbye." Ronan and Jessica Felton waved.


    Will Smith went to the parking lot. David had already driven the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Ronan pulled the car door and invited Jessica Felton to get in the car: "Let''s go too, let''s take you back first. "


    Jessica Felton lowered his head to get into the car, Ronan turned to the other side and got on the car, and told David to drive back.


    The car drove out of St. Mary''s Hospital, and it fell into a weird silence.


    Jessica Felton wears a lady''s professional suit. The fitted suit highlights the waist and chest line, arms around her chest, and the two oppressive peaks almost break the shirt buttons.


    Ronan is still considering Charlie Sheen''s matter, which has affected him to some extent. The relationship in Hollywood is really messed up.


    AIDS, once infected, can be a thousand times or even 10,000 times more troublesome than the rumored Jessica Alba.


    It moved him.


    Of course, Ronan can''t say how long these touches can last.


    Just like Tony Koch once said, close communication with ordinary beautiful women is completely different from the psychological feelings of communicating with female stars.


    When Anne Hathaway plugs in the cat¡¯s tail and dresses up as a catwoman, she tries her best to please him, just like ordinary beautiful women who please him, the spiritual level of feeling is fundamentally different.


    Jessica Felton suddenly broke the silence in the car: "Just at St. Mary''s Hospital, were you nervous?"


    Ronan turned his head to look at her, and asked, "Is there?"


    "Yes, it''s not obvious." Jessica Felton said directly: "Are you worried?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "Before the blood was drawn, I was not worried at all, but after the blood was drawn, I couldn''t help but feel a little panic."


    Jessica Felton and Ronan¡¯s friends for the past ten years felt it necessary to remind a little: "Worried about being recruited?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "It''s kind of a bit."


    Jessica Felton said softly, "Ronan, we are friends. Some words may not sound very nice, but our many years of friendship still prompt me to remind you."


    Ronan lightly patted Jessica Felton''s hand: "It doesn''t matter, just say something. I''m not the kind of person who doesn''t listen."


    Jessica Felton didn''t say much, just reminded him in the way of an old friend: "This circle is too messy, you should pay attention to it."


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words, was silent for a moment, and said: "Jesse, thank you for your reminder, I will."


    Jessica Felton is no longer the technical nerd who only knows how to hone her editing skills crazy. She understands that even with the very good relationship between her and Ronan, the conversation should be adequate, and immediately stopped mentioning this topic. Turning to say, "Are you going to call Tom Cruise?"


    Ronan then remembered: "If you don''t tell me, I forgot."


    He quickly took out his mobile phone, dialed Tom Cruise, and briefly explained Will Smith¡¯s situation. Tom Cruise over there seemed to be touched, saying that he would also go to the hospital tomorrow. Blood test.


    In this respect, Hollywood has similar identities, but few people are clean.


    To a certain extent, in the Hollywood circle, you face too many temptations. You refused it once, twice or three times, but it is difficult to refuse ten times.


    The nature of this industry circle determines that when a person reaches a certain height, even if he does nothing, there will be countless beautiful and **** women, like a shark smelling blood, actively and crazy. .


    Most of the time, only the personal moral character can restrain the big figures in the circle.


    As we all know, it is often the least reliable to rely on personal moral character when facing temptations.


    Once Kevin Tesuhara, if it were not for the later media exposure, several people would have thought that the CEO of dignified Warner Bros., in order to hook up a beautiful woman to the window, unexpectedly promised Wonder Woman to the other party. After putting on the trousers, he turned his face and refused to recognize anyone.


    Kevin Tesuhara is definitely not an example among the executives of the Big Six companies. It''s just that Warner Bros. had a poor performance. He, a smasher, will eventually become a man of the pot. He was voluntarily given up by Warner Bros. and Time Warner.


    But Ronan still listened to Jessica Felton''s words.


    He could still hear the advice from my friend.


    The Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped in front of Jessica Felton¡¯s cottage. Jessica Felton pushed the door and got out of the car. As before, he waved to Ronan: "Goodbye."


    Ronan smiled and nodded slightly: "Goodbye."


    Jessica Felton closed the car door and walked towards the door alone, her slender figure dragging a long shadow under the street light.


    Until Jessica Felton opened the door of the house and the light was on in the window, Ronan said to David, "Let''s go, go home."


    The black Rolls Royce Phantom was launched and slowly drove away from the door of the cottage.


    Inside the villa, Jessica Felton looked through the window and saw the car drifting away like a black ghost, and eventually disappeared. She could not help but shook her head slowly and walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner. After the meal, it is essential for every day. Yoga exercises to prevent sagging breasts.


    This is a tailor-made design specifically for people, which can effectively exercise the chest, and reduce the fat on the chest, reduce the burden, so as to ensure that it is in the D cup and reduce the risk of sagging.


    The pain of a woman who is too fierce, only oneself knows best.


    Ronan specifically called Tom Cruise the next day. Tom Cruise also did a blood test, but no abnormalities were found.


    On the same day, many entertainment gossip tabloids broke out at the same time. The famous Hollywood movie star Charlie Sheen found AIDS during the police''s contraband registration blood test The Los Angeles police did not announce the news. .


    In the spirit of paparazzi, once the news leaked out, it was not difficult to dig out more relevant content. Soon a series of incidents were reported by the media.


    The Los Angeles police were under tremendous pressure and did not hesitate to abandon Charlie Sheen and released the inspection report.


    With this inspection report made public, everyone in Hollywood is at risk for a while!


    Especially many actresses who have intersection with Charlie Sheen are going crazy.


    Charlie Sheen himself was also simply, and when interviewed by reporters, he said directly: "I admit here that I am a HIV carrier!"


    In the high-end private hospitals in Los Angeles, the blood test program became extremely popular for a while. In this chaotic circle of **** and same-sex relationships, no one knows who he has **** with, how many people he has done before, and whether it is indirect. No one can guarantee the contact with Charlie Sheen.


    Not only Hollywood, but the San Fernando Valley circle has also set off a wave of testing.


    This Hollywood male star once entangled with several female artists from San Fernando Valley. Those female artists were all highly productive figures, and the output of male artists with them was not low.


    In addition, many people know that Charlie Sheen has been a major client of several famous intermediaries in Hollywood since more than ten years ago, and there are too many Hollywood industry insiders and business elites who have dealt with these intermediaries. Up.


    Whether anyone will be recruited, no one can guarantee.

 Chapter 964： Least profitable movie

    Because of Charlie Sheen, everyone in Hollywood is in danger. This is not an exaggeration.


    Not to mention anything else, in the Relativity Building, many executives with good personal relationships often talk about a topic when discussing in private, that is-have you checked? Didn''t get hit?


    That¡¯s right, this turmoil inevitably also affected relativity entertainment.


    Probably the circle of relativity entertainment is far away from the circle of Charlie Sheen, who has never cooperated, and no one has been recruited yet.


    Relativistic Entertainment is one of the large-scale companies in Hollywood, and it is inevitable to be influenced by the atmosphere in the circle.


    Ronan will not be so stupid that company executives are not allowed to associate with Hollywood actors. This is obviously impossible.


    In this circle, there are some common phenomena that it is impossible to care too much.


    Besides, he can''t do it himself.


    Just like the affirmative movement, the power of an individual or a company cannot fight against the general social phenomenon. Even if you want to fight, you have to slowly try to do it, instead of denying everything.


    That would only backfire.


    But Ronan has emphasized at the company''s internal meetings more than once that anything that anyone does must not harm the company''s interests, and everything must be done on the basis of the company''s interests.


    For example, Robert Pattinson went to the house of female director Catherine Hardwick to audition. In the end, Robert Pattinson got the deciding factor for the role, or he did very well in the audition, which meets the role requirements. One of several male actors.


    If the audition is not good, it is useless for Robert Pattinson to report to Catherine Hardwick¡¯s every night.


    The final step of the actor candidates for all the protagonists of the relativity entertainment crew is to have Ronan approve, and Ronan has a veto.


    is only the crew of most small and medium-sized investment, Ronan has not cared much about the specific actors.


    Because of these films, even if they claim to be an art film that requires great acting skills, the role determines the actors. Hollywood has never lacked actors.


    As long as it wasn''t for Natalie Portman to Jane Foster, Ronan would rarely interfere with the cast.


    Charlie Sheen has completely ruined his career.


    But Hollywood''s various carnivals have not diminished.


    However, Ronan did pay a lot of attention. For example, Jaina offered to bring the two actresses Li and Song to Los Angeles together, but he politely refused.


    As for Will Smith¡¯s carnival party celebrating blood test safety, Ronan would naturally not attend.


    has not participated in a similar carnival before, nor will it in the future.


    In fact, with the further growth of his psychological age and financial status, Ronan is also unknowingly undergoing some changes, but some changes are often difficult to detect by themselves.


    Fortunately, these are basically positive changes.


    Especially with the increase of his mental age, Ronan inevitably began to think about a problem, a problem that it is impossible for ordinary people to not think about it.


    In the future, who will inherit his super assets of tens of billions or even hundreds of billions of dollars?


    Can''t come to a charity fundraiser, right?


    Ronan never denies that he is quite selfish and not great at all.


    Ronan couldn''t do the things that legendary saints could do.


    Many questions will inevitably appear in people''s minds with the further growth of age and experience.


    Ronan is a very normal person, it is inevitable.


    However, Ronan will not lose his mind because of this. After all, as Ronan Anderson, he is only twenty-eight years old and he still has enough time to plan.


    Charlie Sheen¡¯s matter inevitably had a series of influences on him.


    Before, Ronan had heard of many celebrities suffering from AIDS, but that was only heard, the distance was quite far away.


    But Will Smith, as a good friend, and Charlie Sheen became like fellows because of Dennis Richards, and the example of only one step away from AIDS is in front of him. Ronan cannot ignore it.


    The terrified Will Smith gave Ronan a lot of touches.


    Will Smith, who held a crazy party to celebrate after safety, touched Ronan even more.


    This is the way of life of Will Smith, Ronan cannot change it.


    Ronan felt the deepest point from Charlie Sheen, in fact, it is not much different from what Heath Ledger and others brought him, and they are all the same-you can''t die.


    In October 2006, a special period of time that people in Hollywood can¡¯t forget, big and small celebrities or bigwigs in the circle, all lived through the dangers of everyone, and dedicated to those private hospitals with high confidentiality. Inspection fee.


    It is estimated that these high-end private hospitals located all over Los Angeles, the most hoped thing to see, is that Hollywood produces several Charlie Sheen every year.


    This is better than the best advertising, the strictest confidentiality measures, can effectively drive their business.


    Also this month, "Deadly Magic" directed by Christopher Nolan was pushed into the North American theaters by Embassy Pictures and officially released on the market.


    This small and medium-sized production cost of 40 million US dollars, the premiere is not too big, basically it is the celebrities or celebrities in the circle who have worked with Christopher Nolan in the past.


    Magic movies are not considered popular themes. Even if the director is Christopher Nolan, the actors include Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson. The Embassy Pictures¡¯ forecast for the film¡¯s prospects is not special. Optimistic, I deliberately avoided the summer and year-end holiday files that compete for records and chose to release it in October.


    The scale of the premiere is not large. Because "The Dark Knight" has not yet been released, Christopher Nolan is still far from the first-line directors. Although he has a large number of iron fans through "The Hour of War", his influence is not comparable to the future. .


    It is impossible for Embassy Pictures to invest too much publicity and distribution resources on magic movies.


    This type of film, if you want to be profitable, you must plan carefully.


    Fortunately, the quality of the film is indeed guaranteed. Although it is not outstanding among all the works of Christopher Nolan, it is above the average level.


    Christopher Nolan has already proved his creative talent in film. His works are good at creating a sense of mystery and sense of confusion. It can be said that he is the kind of all-round director who takes the independent film industry and the mainstream Hollywood.


    However, as long as those who follow Hollywood sort out the film history of the industry, it will happen that most directors and producers are actually trying to avoid mentioning everything related to magic in their works.


    Because they think that the audience will have a preconceived notion: it is too easy to fake in a movie, even if it is really magic, others will not think so...


    Movies and magic are not separated? Even today, this is an unconventional concept.


    Christopher Nolan used "Fatal Magic" to combine the movie and the magic perfectly.


    Perhaps, the views of "Entertainment Weekly" after the screening best reflect the characteristics of the film.


    "This is not a mainstream movie, but it still brings a lot of fun to the audience."


    "Fatal Magic" has a very good audience reputation. After the first day of the show, the IMDB audience scored an average of 8.e. The theater audience also had an "A" score.


    These data show that the audience who enters the theater to watch the film generally recognizes "Fatal Magic".


    But sometimes, not only the overwhelming reputation of film critics has nothing to do with the market response, and good audience reputation cannot determine the market trend of the film.


    The film "Deadly Magic" not only has many characteristics of commercial films, but also a thought-provoking video work. It shows the audience various visual wonders, twists and turns, and the unexpected ending, which makes the audience feel During the whole process of watching the movie, I maintained a strong enthusiasm for watching.


    But the inborn defects of the film''s relatively niche subject matter cannot be compensated by a good audience''s reputation.


    The subject audience of this film may not be comparable to "Juneo".


    Hollywood magic-themed movies are not extremely rare, but never have been.


    If the director of "Fatal Magic" was not Christopher Nolan, if it were not for the great value of Christopher Nolan in the future, Ronan would never have invested in such a magic movie.


    The most fortunate thing is that Christopher Nolan¡¯s films have enough guarantees for the lower limit, not only word-of-mouth, but also box office.


    The first weekend of "Fatal Magic" released in North America, it was limited to a niche subject, and there was no box office explosion. It was only in 3215 theaters that it got 23.89 million US dollars in box office.


    The average box office of a single library is less than US$10,000.


    This result can only be ranked second in the North American box office rankings that weekend The box office champion was re-elected by the Warner Bros. animated film "Happy Feet", which was released the previous weekend.


    This animated feature film produced by Warner Bros. Animation Studios, after receiving US$45.68 million in the North American box office in the first week, another US$29.87 million in North America the following weekend, overwhelming the newly released "Fatal Magic" and achieved the North American box office. The two consecutive championships.


    Even if the director is Christopher Nolan, it is impossible for a movie with a very niche subject to hit the box office.


    Fortunately, "Fatal Magic" is well received by the audience. Even after three days of the first weekend, IMDB''s audience rating is still as high as 8.6, which to a certain level also ensures that the film can have a relatively stable box office trend.


    The three-day box office of "Fatal Magic" dropped by only 35 percent compared with the first weekend, and won 15.53 million US dollars.


    In addition to the income of the previous four working days, the North American cumulative total of this film has reached 42.37 million US dollars, successfully crossing the production cost line.


    But according to market data collected by various sources, Embassy Pictures predicts that the North American box office of "Fatal Magic" is unlikely to exceed $80 million, and there is no possibility of recovering the cost through the North American box office.


    The business objective of this project is very clear, to recover costs as much as possible through the global box office, and to use offline multi-channel channels to generate profits.


    "Fatal Magic" may be one of the least profitable movies of Relativity Entertainment this year.


    Because the purpose of investment is the future.

 Chapter 965： Full of malice

    In fact, during Christopher Nolan''s filming of "Deadly Magic", Ronan was considering another magic-themed film, "Now You See Me" that investors on the other side of the Pacific participated in.


    But Ronan knows that magic movies belong to a niche genre in Hollywood, so he has not made a decision. He plans to see the actual market response of "Fatal Magic" and make a decision based on the latest market statistics.


    "Fatal Magic" has a mediocre performance in North America, and the response in overseas markets is also very general. The first weekend of nearly 30 countries and regions overseas has only more than 10 million US dollars.


    You must know that the director of this film is Christopher Nolan, who has a strong balance between business and plot. The previous "Batman: Hour of War" also brought him a large number of die-hard fans.


    Change to other directors, the results of "Deadly Magic" will undoubtedly be worse.


    Ronan comprehensively considered all factors and automatically abandoned the project "Now You See Me". The gorgeous magic effects require massive special effects shots, which determines that the production cost of the film must be much higher than that of "Fatal Magic", but The birth defects of the niche subject will bring huge investment risks.


    However, he still gave the script outline to the screenwriters of Shahai Entertainment, and asked them to register the copyright after completing the script.


    can at least be used as a copyright reserve for the future of Relativity Entertainment.


    The market and the audience are always changing. Just like superhero movies, more than ten years ago, they belonged to an absolute niche subject. Who would have thought that after ten years, they would become one of the pillars of the box office of the global film market?


    Maybe someday, magic themes will become popular.


    Another niche film released by Relativity Entertainment, although the director is a woman, the trend is a bit hotter than Christopher Nolan''s "Fatal Magic".


    "Juno" started from the extended screening, and there was no big box office explosion on any weekend, but the ticket sales were quite stable.


    As for abortion, a hot topic in society that has received widespread attention, once it is stirred up, it is difficult to calm down in a short time. Even if the relevant discussion is not as hot as it was at the beginning, there is still no lack of attention.


    In the United States, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party have always been arguing over abortion, and there has been a long period of time when abortion has become a crucial option for the two parties to win over voters.


    Since the release of Juno, the topic of abortion has gradually become the focus.


    On the one hand, Virginia has high-profile support for abortion until the time of childbirth. On the other hand, in southern states such as Alabama and Georgia, many official organizations have begun to discuss the possibility of signing the "Heartbeat Act." After more than 40 days of pregnancy, when the heartbeat of the fetus can be heard, abortion becomes a crime.


    All of these ensure that Juno will always receive a certain amount of attention.


    Since the large-scale expansion of the screenings, "Juneo" has not had any weekend box office, falling below 10 million US dollars.


    Although there is no outbreak, the steady box office trend is very rare for this niche genre of movies.


    Towards November, after six weeks of smooth screenings, the North American box office of Juno reached 70,000 US dollars.


    The sale of the real estate ticket is already more than ten times the production cost of the $6 million film.


    Besides, with the support of sufficient topicality, the ticket sales of Juno is far from reaching the end.


    The film has not yet been released in markets outside North America. Currently, Embassy Pictures is also preparing for overseas release. According to market survey estimates, due to the type of subject matter, it is good that overseas box office can have half of North American output.


    "Juno" can be said to be a very American movie.


    For example, in many places in the East, abortion is equally sensitive, but it is not uncommon.


    The difference in cultural background and the mentality when watching movies are also completely different, and it is difficult for the audience to understand the way in "Juneo".


    Even in the film circles on the other side of the Pacific, when shooting youth-type films, there is a very common view of no abortion and youth.


    The phenomenon behind this view is probably common among those literary youth circles?


    Anyway, Ronan used to go from junior high school to high school to four-year college, and he is a relatively well-informed person. He has never heard of any classmate who had an abortion.


    Perhaps, this is also related to the fact that his social circle is not broad enough.


    "Juneo" became famous and influential, it earned more box office, and troubles followed.


    A twenty-five woman named Samantha from Arizona, along with her attorney, complained to the media that Juno used her real experience as a prototype for the story without her permission. Damaged her reputation and destroyed her civil rights.


    "Shahai Entertainment tried to obtain my consent and disclaimer in the process of making movies and portraying characters, but I refused to give up my rights and refused to give the consent and disclaimer. Despite this, Shahai Entertainment still I used my personal experience to make and promote the film."


    Behind every hot film in Hollywood, there are always countless "infringed persons" appearing.


    As for true and false, a discerning person knows at a glance.


    Samantha accused: "Sandsea Entertainment''s producer Jessica Felton and director Sofia Coppola are full of malice and have no respect for the truth. The film will always damage my personal reputation."


    Later, Samantha and her lawyer formally sued Shahai Entertainment, demanding that Shahai Entertainment pay 10 million U.S. dollars for the injuries caused to her, and also demanded another 10 million U.S. dollars in punitive damages, totaling 20 million U.S. dollars.


    Samantha is just an insignificant little person. When the Copyright and Legal Department of Relativity Entertainment saw the news, they quickly got all the information about her and her lawyers. There was no support from the two people, and they just wanted to make a fortune. money.


    Because Samantha did become pregnant in high school and gave birth to other families to raise the baby, this seems very similar to Juno''s experience.


    Once anyone¡¯s mind is filled with greed, there is only money left in front of him, and he will ignore it when he does things and commit many ridiculously stupid mistakes.


    "The benefits are really moving!"


    In the lounge, Jessica Felton walked up and down and said helplessly to Ronan sitting on the sofa: ¡°Across the United States, there are not 1,000 women who have had similar experiences, but there are also 500 women. For the lawsuit, similar films should not be filmed in Hollywood."


    This is the first time she has encountered such a thing, and it is inevitable that she feels a little uncomfortable.


    After all, that Samantha directly said that the producer Jessica Felton was full of malice.


    Ronan said: "It''s okay, a small and insignificant person, she can''t make waves."


    Jessica Felton asked: "How do we respond."


    Ronan didn¡¯t even think about it: "Well, we will fight the lawsuit to the end." He added: "In addition, there will be someone from the Copyright and Legal Affairs Department to check that it is called..."


    "Samantha," Jessica Felton reminded.


    "Yes, Samantha." Ronan said, "I will hire professionals to check her tax situation, and I hope she will be a law-abiding person."


    Thinking of the tax bureau and the serious consequences that it may bring, Jessica Felton, as a woman, inevitably feels a little soft: "Will this be a bit too much."


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer directly, instead he said half-jokingly: ¡°Hollywood has made so many movies that discredit Hitler. Have you considered Hitler¡¯s feelings?¡±


    Jessica Felton couldn''t help but shook his head and laughed, this bit of female softheartedness was also left behind.


    There is no one who can make the best out of the turbulent business circle and the fiercely competitive Hollywood.


    "This kind of thing..." Jessica Felton is not difficult to figure out the key: "With the first time, we don''t deal with it severely, and there will be a second and third time later."


    Ronan laughed: "Actually, I can''t count how many times this is the complaint about the infringement of the relativity entertainment film. This kind of bad thing will happen in the future, and it will be endless."


    For example, James Cameron is shooting "Avatar", and there will be a lot of people accusing the film of infringement.


    Relativity Entertainment has already done a lot of work in the forefront, whether it is legal or copyright, it has achieved the extreme under existing laws and regulations.


    But after the film was released, it was still difficult to avoid these situations.


    After all, it''s just one sentence, and the benefits are touching.


    For many people, as long as they can bite a small hair from the "Avatar", it will be enough for them to worry for a lifetime.


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    These people who are suing copyright infringement do not really want to sue the law, but want to reach an out-of-court settlement with the film company for a sum of money.


    Relativity Entertainment So far, it has not settled with anyone out of court in this regard.


    This also represents an attitude.


    There are some things, even if you give in once, it will bring more trouble.


    Jessica Felton rubbed her smooth forehead: "It hurts to think about it. At the beginning, I was just a simple editor, an editor, and I don¡¯t have to consider the final editing rights. According to the director or producer¡¯s Requirements, the job is done, only pure technology is required. Later, I gradually became a post-production producer, and I had to consider all aspects of post-production. I had a lot more work, and it was easy for me to deal with it. Now I am a producer and have a vision. It''s broader, and I found that this industry is not as simple as I thought at first..."


    Ronan said: "The location of the station is different, the scenery you see is also different."


    "That''s right." Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "In the past, I wouldn''t worry about copyright litigation at all."


    Ronan looked at his watch and said, "It''s almost time, go to the press conference site."


    Jessica Felton has been paying attention to the time and said: "Go ahead a little bit, let the media friends feel respect."


    The two left the lounge and walked towards the side door of the press room.


    Shahai Entertainment convened a press conference of "Fast and Furious 4" here today

 Chapter 966： Time does not allow

    Since Universal Pictures bought out the follow-up copyrights of the "Fast and Furious" series, planning for a related sequel began. Universal Pictures filmed the first and second parts of "Fast and Furious", and Ronan would naturally not consider A film whose audience is now concentrated in the Western world was shot in a place far away in an island country.


    In the previous "Tokyo Drift", not to mention that the original main actors such as Paul Walker quit, and it was a big failure to set the background of the story in Tokyo.


    This kind of commercial film is set in Canada, Latin America, Europe, and even Australia. In fact, the effect is much better than Tokyo.


    After all, the first two films alone are not the top Hollywood commercial productions that have been racing around the world.


    Globalization is also achieved step by step after a good foundation laid before.


    Looking at the global film market in this era, drag racing movies can still be regarded as a subject with a wide audience.


    This series became so popular afterwards, one is the result of the accumulation of multiple sequels, and the other reason is that everyone understands it.


    Shahai Entertainment accepted this series and started operations with "Fast and Furious 3". Since the film was released in August, the North American box office has reached 181.25 million US dollars.


    Many people know that this kind of pure popcorn movie, without special factors, will be difficult to maintain the popularity for too long. The Embassy Pictures predicts that the final North American box office of "Fast and Furious 3" will hardly exceed 200 million US dollars. Around 190 million US dollars.


    However, the overseas box office of the film has easily surpassed 150 million US dollars, and there are still many markets that have not been released, and there is still a huge room for box office growth.


    The global box office of "Fast and Furious 3" will eventually reach the $400 million level.


    This determines that "Fast and Furious 4" will not only be on the agenda, but will also further increase investment. The investment in the fifth part will reach 130 million US dollars.


    In today''s Hollywood, this has already crossed the threshold of first-line commercial production.


    The press conference was officially held, thanks to the growing influence of Relativity Entertainment, even if it was just a film project release conference, there were still hundreds of reporters present.


    Out of the importance of the "Fast and Furious" series, Ronan personally appeared on the stage and was the first to speak.


    "As the most popular racing theme in movie history, "Fast and Furious" is sufficient to attract young audiences in all aspects." From an investor''s point of view, Ronan must of course brag about his own movies, and one who won''t brag about his own movies. The boss of has never been a qualified producer: "Especially when this series has reached the fourth part, all characters will rush out of North America, and the sound of drag racing motors will sound overseas."


    Driven by some media reporters who have an in-depth cooperative relationship with Relativity Entertainment, the press conference was greeted with extremely warm applause.


    At a press conference, the atmosphere is also very important. It is normal to insert people to drive the atmosphere.


    After ¡¡¡¡ Ronan, Jessica Felton, the direct project leader, took over the microphone.


    Although she is wearing a professional suit for women and has been reducing breast fat through professional yoga training in recent years, when Jessica Felton appeared, her exquisite face and hot body still attracted the attention of all reporters. .


    The flashing lights that turned on continuously made Jessica Felton temporarily unable to speak.


    Jordana Brewster and Jaina, the two heroines who participated in the press conference, were completely crushed by the producer in terms of appearance and temperament.


    Jessica Felton had to make a downward gesture, and the cameras and video cameras in the hands of the reporters became quiet.


    "As a producer, I want to make "Fast and Furious 4" a high point in the series. We hope that this film can be the highest in the series in all aspects, such as the length of the car chase scene and the relationship between the characters. The level of complexity, even the production cost."


    The reporter calmed down, and Jessica Felton spoke openly: "I have full confidence in this film, because one of the "Fast and Furious Series" has been recognized by the audience more than one. This is a The movie series that has been going up, and then to the fourth part, we need to make a phased summary of the whole series, so many ideas that we wanted to use before but were not included in the movie due to various reasons, as long as they are worth operating Yes, they will all be played in "Fast and Furious 4"."


    Jessica Felton was enough, and soon handed over the microphone to Justin Lin, who continued to serve as the director.


    The success of "Fast and Furious 3" has also been extremely effective in enhancing Justin Lin¡¯s self-confidence: "The script of "Fast and Furious 4" has been completed, and the plot will develop along the timeline of the entire story. The whole movie will not Rigidly blending the previous stories together, we will use a relatively most reasonable layout to put the characters into it. And we have always retained many features of the series. For example, this time we are going to change to another city for drag racing. ."


    Having said that, he laughed: "Rio de Janeiro is our target city in the first half of the year. This is a place where old and new cultures clash. The architectural style has its own characteristics. This time the audience can see us on the big screen. The most thrilling racing adventure ever!"


    Relativity Entertainment went to Brazil to shoot, and got a positive response from Rio de Janeiro. Rio will not only provide certain tax rebates, but also agree that all drag racing scenes of the crew will be filmed on the street, and Rio police will provide all-round support.


    The latter point is especially rare. In the world''s famous big cities, there are not many that dare to let the crew shoot all of them in real scene.


    After ¡¡¡¡ Justin Lin, several leading actors also talked about their prospects for the new film.


    The ¡¡¡¡ crew still invites many ethnic actors to join, in order to do more in the minority market.


    As one of the male protagonists, Dawn Johnson is a black mixed race. According to the ethnic division of most parts of the United States, Dawn Johnson is to be included in the ranks of blacks.


    The two main protagonists are black and white, covering the two largest audience groups in the western movie market.


    Dawn Johnson looks like a muscle, but he is actually very talented for funny: "At the beginning, the director told me that this is not an easy job. You have to be prepared. I told the director that I was already a few years ago. I''ve learned it, just let it go!"


    Embassy Pictures did a market survey for the third film. Among all the characters, Dawn Johnson¡¯s popularity has somewhat exceeded the trend of Paul Walker.


    Probably Dawn Johnson, a muscular and funny type, is also suitable for the appetite of more audiences.


    Soon after the press conference, the crew, led by Jessica Felton and Justin Lin, will go to Rio de Janeiro to do related filming preparations.


    After the press conference, Ronan and Jessica Felton walked out of the press room and said as they walked: "Jesse, I just remind you that "Fast and Furious 4" is still a PG-13 level. movie of."


    "I understand." Jessica Felton smiled, and said: "Don''t worry, the beautiful swimsuit beauties in the film are all seeable but not touchable."


    Ronan also said in a joking tone: "Occasionally, it''s okay to touch it."


    The two entered the lobby of the hotel, Jaina-Quan suddenly came over to say hello: "Hi, Ronan."


    Then she said to Jessica Felton: "Hello, Jesse."


    Jessica Felton nodded to Jaina, and left here without saying much.


    But before going out, she couldn''t help but glance back.


    Ronan asked, "Is something wrong with me?"


    Jaina-Quan said: "Sunday is my birthday, next month I will go to Rio de Janeiro to prepare for "Fast and Furious 4". Before I leave, I want to call a birthday party." She asked hopefully: " Ronan, do you have time to participate?"


    Ronan just pondered for a while, then tactfully refused: "I have a very tight schedule and time does not allow."


    Jaina-Disappointment appeared on her entire face: "One night..."


    "Sorry, Jaina, I really don''t have time." Ronan simply said directly: "Your residence has not changed, right? Waiting to receive my birthday present."


    After hearing this, Jaina-Chuan still looked disappointed, but she felt a lot more comfortable. She had been in close contact with Ronan for several years, playing, playing and singing, and the bell was vibrating. There was nothing she was not proficient in.


    And Ronan? It is also absolutely generous. Needless to say, there will be no international superstar Jaina without Ronan. Other gifts and gifts are also countless, and they are all top brands in the world today.


    Jaina-Quan finally said: "Okay Your job is important, we have time to make an appointment."


    Ronan didn''t say much, and said goodbye to Jaina-all, and left the hotel, and said to Connie who followed: "Order a gift and send it by the 30th."


    Connie responded immediately.


    After leaving the hotel, Ronan got in the car and directly told David to return to Beverly Hills.


    Someone once said that there is no need to admire materialized women, but there is no need to despise them, because women love material things just like men are lustful, and men can be illegitimate, probably few.


    Many people want to get rid of their inherent fate in various ways. In modern society, it has become increasingly difficult.


    When people are poor and surrounded by a group of poor people, who will help whom? This is very cruel, but very realistic in North America.


    The weak of this age actually don''t have many choices, and once they fall into the quagmire, they cannot get out.


    The matter of giving Jaina-full birthday present, Ronan did not personally intervene, and completely handed it over to Connie to handle it. She has handled it many times in the past, so it can be said that she has rich experience.


    As for the rejection of Jaina-Chuan¡¯s invitation, on the one hand, it is a psychological factor, and on the other hand, time does not allow it.


    Because on October 30th, just before Halloween, a series of movies under Relativity Entertainment will have its premiere.


    James Win stepped down as the director and turned to the producer of "Chainsaw 4", which will be released soon.

 Chapter 967： Chaos because of despair

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    The success of the first three films has brought not only considerable influence to the "Chain Saw" series, but also a gradually solidified audience. The loyalty of fans of horror movies is often relatively high.


    On the day of the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, a large number of movie fans with puppet Billy masks appeared in front of the Chiefs Rock Theater and started their annual carnival.


    Different from general horror movies, the sales of peripheral products in the "Chain Saw" series can be said to be quite good, and most of the income comes from the proportion of puppets.


    These little puppets, masks and other peripheral goods that represent jigsaws and death, there will be explosive sales growth every Halloween.


    In October of this year, sales of merchandise related to the ratio of puppets across North America have exceeded US$20 million.


    The proportion of puppets has even become the number one star in "Chain Saw" beyond the jigsaw.


    Especially when Wen Ziren, the founder of the series, walked on the red carpet with the puppet Billy riding an electric bicycle, the premiere tonight also reached a climax.


    In order to promote the film, Ronan also walked onto the red carpet and accepted an interview with reporters in the media area.


    "The first time I saw James Wynn''s film that year, I was in shock." Ronan''s statement is not an exaggeration. Most of the audience who saw the end of the first film felt shocked: "Released Later, the film caught the audience¡¯s attention tightly from the moment it cut into the picture. It was so bold and very clever in the design of the structure, which brought people a very frank and direct fear."


    Such praise is not enough. Ronan also artificially raised the height of the film''s theme: "However, what makes the film truly unique is its moral seriousness. The story is from beginning to end, not just thinking about it. How can you scare you, but pull you in, think with the character, and what to do to survive. In the contemporary world, whether as an individual or a member of society, you should know this is important To something worth thinking about."


    This kind of purely pretending statement is very marketable among moviegoers today.


    After the release and offline distribution of the first three films, now fans who tend to support jigsaws have gradually become the mainstream.


    There is a view that is very popular among fans of the "Chain Saw" series.


    "Because of cancer, the jigsaw has a deeper feeling for life, because we rarely have the opportunity to be so close to death. However, jigsaws are not the kind of people who can comfort themselves with simple and timely pleasures. I don¡¯t even want to travel to Europe to meet the world, but use the concept of survival value as a starting point to observe the moral choices of others."


    "The jigsaw''s constant deepening of these views eventually prompted him to create this unique survival game. Although the game itself is very abnormal, his purpose is to help people use his hobby of philosophy or the so-called behavior The good intentions of others change this society..."


    This kind of viewpoint that seems to be wrong and very nonsense, but it has become more and more popular among North American audiences.


    It can only be said that viewers who like this kind of **** horror film may have some problems with the underlying three views.


    In an interview with fans at the premiere scene, a fan reiterated this point and emphasized: "This is exactly the reason why I like the role of jigsaw. I want to say that jigsaw is not in the field of horror movies. Out-of-pocket heterogeneous with unique ideas."


    I took a photo with the main creative staff of the crew, and deliberately chatted with the director and former assistant Darren Bowsman of Wen Ziren, Ronan walked into the theater.


    Wen Ziren was by his side.


    This Chinese-American director can achieve great success. Not only is he outstanding in his ability, but his emotional intelligence is also good. He knows that even in places like the United States, interpersonal relationships are very important.


    Ronan asked concerned: "Has the filming of "Latent" started?"


    "All the preparations have been made." Wen Ziren immediately replied: "The shooting will start at the beginning of next month, and it is expected that all shots will be taken within one month."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s in time for next year''s release."


    Wen Ziren said: "After the filming of "Latent" is completed, except for some actors who need to be replaced, I plan to shoot "Calling the Soul" immediately and then post-production for two more films.


    This is undoubtedly a very thoughtful director, Ronan fully agrees: "James, you are a producer, you just make the decision."


    "Okay." Wen Ziren also understands that the greater the power, the greater the responsibility.


    This horror universe movie plan succeeded. He will truly fly into the sky in Hollywood and even the world. If it fails, the consequences will be very serious.


    Wen Ziren knows very well that Hollywood has never measured talents by moral and artistic standards. Success and failure are the only criteria.


    When approaching the entrance of the theater''s projection hall, someone greeted him.


    "Hi, old Huang." Wen Ziren took the initiative to greet him and hugged James Huang: "Thank you for coming and supporting."


    James-Huang said with a smile: "Your movie premiere, I must come."


    Wen Ziren finished his greeting, and then stepped aside. James Huang quickly smiled and shook hands with Ronan: "Good evening, Ronan. Thank you for the invitation from Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan also smiled back: "We have been friends and partners for many years, so don''t be so polite."


    James-Huang seemed to have something to tell Ronan. He glanced at Wen Ziren''s side. Wen Ziren was a smart man and immediately said, "I''m going in."


    When Wen Ziren''s figure disappeared in the hall, James Huang said: "Ronan, I cooperated with 20th Century Fox. There is no other meaning, but because they offer the best conditions, it is pure business cooperation. ."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I understand, James, it''s okay."


    Hearing this, James Huang, who was originally worried about the cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox, was completely relieved. Following Ronan¡¯s words, he said: "Except for this movie project of "Dragon Ball", I will not participate in the 20th century. Everything about Century Fox."


    Ronan smiled: "James, am I such a stingy person?"


    James Huang also thinks about it. With Ronan¡¯s identity and status, it is impossible for him to have an opinion on him because he cooperates with other companies, even if this company is a 20th Century Fox that doesn¡¯t deal with relativity entertainment very much.


    It is a very common situation in Hollywood that a director cooperates with different film production companies.


    Ronan greeted James Huang: "Let''s go, let''s go in together."


    James Huang followed Luo Nan towards the inside of the theater, and said as he walked: "Ronan, do you have any suggestions for the "Dragon Ball" project?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "I told you on the phone last time."


    James Huang was silent for a moment.


    Looking at the feeling of cooperation for many years, Ronan once again reminded: "It is still my personal opinion. The key to the "Dragon Ball" project is to control the scale of investment."


    This is a clich¨¦. Ronan said this to James Huang during the last phone call.


    James Wong didn''t listen to it last time, this time the same.


    James-Huang said: "Twentieth Century Fox''s $130 million production budget has been set..."


    Ronan didn¡¯t say more about this, because he knew very well that James Wong had been hoping to direct a real first-line production since "Death is Coming", and "Universe Pursuit" allowed him to postpone this. A process, but did not let him give up.


    reminded twice, seeing no effect, Ronan was sure to say more useless.


    To a certain extent, successful Hollywood directors are very stubborn guys. There have been many famous directors. Because they are not in line with the production company''s creative concept, they would rather quit the crew and quit the directorship than they are.


    There are not a few directors like this.


    Luo Nan said that, after entering the theater, he went straight to the front row to sit.


    The lights on the ceiling went out one after another, and the theater went black.


    Right across the first row, in front of the lower stage below the screen, there is Billy, a puppet riding on a bicycle, in the dark theater, at first glance, it looks a bit permeating.


    Wen Ziren personally put this here, but also to make more publicity considerations for selling peripherals.


    Today''s Wen Ziren has begun to learn to consider issues from the perspective of producers and film company executives.


    "Chain Saw" also officially came to the fourth part When "Chain Saw" continued in its own way, one a year, even though the jigsaw had already died in the third part, The story is still unfolding around the jigsaw, creating and displaying the belief and worldview of the jigsaw in a deeper level.


    "What the **** is going on here? Where am I?"


    The same thing, appearing in the first two minutes of the first part of "Chain Saw", is the most direct manifestation of the main emotion of the whole story: chaos because of despair, and fear because of powerlessness, of course, including that The sense of panic and fear constitutes the core content of this horror movie.


    All the films in the "Chain Saw" series revolve around the tricks set by the jigsaw. As for himself, he is a cancer patient who is dyingly ill. Because of his strict moral orientation, he changes. He has become a genius who specializes in designing terrible "survival games". The players he chooses to participate in the game have no right to refuse. They are people he believes are worthless and necessary for survival.


    "Chain Saw" with its unique chord notes touched the nerves of every horror film enthusiast in the world. From classic works such as "Moonlight Light Panic" series and "Munky Street" series, take After that, the baton that can lead the horror movie industry.


    Even, this series has become a measure of Hollywood horror film culture. Whether it is in the movie theater market, home theater such as DVD, or TV broadcast and Internet on-demand, it can be regarded as the profit value in the history of movies. One of the highest horror movie series.

 Chapter 968： Jigsaw is also a disease

    As of this week, the three releases of "Chain Saw" have earned more than $500 million in box office worldwide, and their related DVD products have sold more than 26 million sets.


    This series of movies, in addition to "Reaper Is Coming" and "Human Elimination Project", continues to help Relativity Entertainment to take the lead in the field of horror movies. It is well-deserved No.1 from the early stage theater promotion to the later DVD consumer products. .


    Excluding rental, 26 million DVDs sold alone can bring more than 200 million US dollars in net profit to Relativity Entertainment.


    With the continuous release of sequels, this number will continue to increase.


    The sequel can effectively pull the offline data of the previous movies, and the corresponding sequel is the rising production cost of the sequel.


    To this day, the production cost of the "Chain Saw" series has risen from the first 1.5 million US dollars to the fourth 8 million US dollars.


    But this series of revenue is worthy of its rising costs.


    Some films are famous and earn very little income.


    Such as "This man comes from the earth".


    Relativity Entertainment bought out the film at a low price and entered the cinema market with only a short one-week tour. Because of the lack of viewers, it was forced to go down the stage. The North American box office totaled 1,614 US dollars.


    Fortunately, there are offline channels.


    Under the praise of a group of movie fans with unique tastes, "This Man Comes From Earth" has become a masterpiece among certain niche groups, and offline DVD sales and rentals have improved.


    Of course, it¡¯s easy for anyone with a bit of a brain to judge that this kind of film cannot have the false data that has been blown up by the flatterers on the other side of the Pacific.


    Embassy Pictures has been operating offline for nearly half a year. The DVD of "This Man Comes From Earth" has sold more than 30,000 sets, and the rental income is roughly $400,000.


    Compared with the cost, the investment-to-income ratio is also amazing, but it is basically impossible to get rich with this kind of film.


    The "Chain Saw Fright" series is much more reliable, but behind its explosive income is the publicity and distribution investment that far exceeds the cost of each film.


    By the fourth installment, the total investment of Embassy Pictures in global publicity is as high as 12 million US dollars.


    Behind every small-cost high-selling film, there is a huge amount of publicity, marketing and distribution expenses that people can''t ignore.


    Fortunately, the investment in "Chain Saw" is worth the money.


    "Chainsaw 4" was opened in North America for three days on the weekend. Among 3456 theaters, it took 35.75 million US dollars to beat the Halloween schedule of "Magic Heights" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and other films. Topped the North American box office rankings.


    "Fatal Magic" released by Embassy Pictures did not win the box office chart, but "Chain Saw 4" did not disappoint.


    On the same weekend, "Chain Saw 4" was also drawn in countries and regions where Halloween is popular, such as Latin America, Europe and Australia. Due to the continuous influence of the first three films, the fourth film also received quite a good overseas response.


    In the first weekend overseas, this horror film has a total of 42.1 million US dollars in more than 30 markets.


    In fact, on the first weekend of the show, Relativity Entertainment has recovered all its investment in "Chain Saw 4" and even has a surplus.


    A movie that can quickly make a profit is always a good movie for a film company.


    Even if the reputation is declining.


    The freshness of Rotten Tomatoes in this "Saw Cry 4" is only 20%, and even the IMDB score dropped to a failing 5.9 score for the first time.


    For a patterned plasma horror movie, this is an unavoidable result.


    From the first divine work to the increasingly bad reputation in the back, let alone Wen Ziren''s departure from this series of director positions, even if Wen Ziren continues to serve as the director, this situation cannot be changed.


    From the perspective of film companies, they do not want to change the inherent success model of the series. Just like classic horror characters such as Jason, Freddy and Michael Myers, Hollywood has been filmed for decades, and it has been over and over again Following the initial successful model.


    Facts have also proved that this is the safest way to make money.


    This kind of modular operation can be applied to the "Chain Saw" series.


    said in the words of this series of fans: "If you have watched the first three, no matter what I say, you will definitely go to the fourth!"


    "Chain Saw 4" mainly explains the past and present of the chainsaw, and the ex-wife is also compiled. It can only be said that the plot is reasonable, but it is definitely not thought-provoking. There are also moral factors, but not much stronger.


    The film has two main features.


    First of all, in some ways, jigsaw is also a disease.


    The power of this virus is that it infects people invisible. As long as they are infected by the ideology of the chainsaw, their lives will undergo earth-shaking changes.


    Next is plasma, more plasma.


    The plasma used in the fourth filming is nearly twice that of the third. The subsequent sequels will also take the **** road to the end, so if you are good, you will not be disappointed.


    After filming the fourth part, even Wen Ziren can only think of ways in the jigsaw disciple and cruel and **** killing games, and the series can only be filmed according to the inherent mode.


    As for whether there is a sequel later, how can Relativity Entertainment let it go?


    And the film itself is well prepared for the sequel.


    An open ending, and the old jigsaw is dead, countless jigsaw viruses are still multiplying, and they are infecting the human heart. This kind of story that seems to be a way for the sky, but is actually extremely abnormal, will always be liked by a large number of audiences.


    Maybe all chainsaw fans will always miss the first one, and will never forget the cold hands and feet after watching it, and the feeling of waking up from a nightmare in the morning.


    Wen Ziren''s subsequent efforts to invest in the "Chain Saw" series will only become less and less, and the focus of his work will be fully shifted to the "Horror Cinematic Universe Project". "Latent", "Call of Souls" and "Annabel" have been included On the schedule, the former will start filming in November and will be officially released next year.


    "Latent" is a beginning, and the following "Call of Souls" and "Annabelle" will further expand the whole world view, especially the world in the Warren couple''s supernatural investigation report.


    Looking at the supernatural investigation report of the Warrens, the world is really terrifying.


    Don¡¯t they know that since the end of the 1940s, all monsters and monsters in the world will be suppressed by iron fists?


    With the box office success of "Chain Saw 4" in the first week, the arrival of the fifth part is inevitable. Shahai Entertainment quickly formulated a plan. The fifth part''s production budget is still maintained at 8 million US dollars, and the director is still Darren Bao Sman will serve.


    Compared to rashly launching newcomers, continuing the inherent success model is the primary factor to ensure the success of the next sequel.


    After Halloween, Ronan personally went to the airport to see off the "Fast and Furious 4" crew led by Jessica Felton. For the next few days, he stayed in Shahai Entertainment''s drawing room to watch the production department. The completed version of each project submitted.


    2006 has reached the last two months, and 2007 is about to come. Shahai Entertainment has completed all follow-up productions for many new films, preparing for the promotion and release of Embassy Pictures next year.


    From preparation to filming and post-production, "Girl", which took a full two years for David Fincher, finally completed all post-production, with Ronan, George Clint and Garcia Rodriguez. The team of people was very satisfied with the edited version submitted by David Fincher.


    This is a feature film full of David Fincher black style and a peculiar alternative absurd style.


    In order to match the content, style and theme of the film, Ronan and David Fincher negotiated, the film was officially renamed "Sunshine Girl" and will be officially released in North America next year, in 2007.


    In addition, Ronan also gave David Fincher a suggestion to further refine the film, and strive to make the narrative rhythm more compact.


    This film will also go to the European Film Festival and next year¡¯s Hollywood Awards season to make a splash.


    After finishing the "Sunshine Girl" project, David Fincher has agreed to take over the role of producer and director of the series "House of Cards". Kevin Spacey has already signed the actor contract. Just wait for the director to get there and start shooting.


    Ronan hopes to film "House of Cards" before the emergence of Mi Rabbit, and push it to the Netflix streaming platform.


    Kevin Spacey caused a lot of trouble, and later Netflix had to expel him from the crew.


    But it¡¯s only 2006, and Shahai Entertainment has plenty of time to complete this series.


    From Kevin Spacey, Ronan thought of John Lasseter. In fact, there are a lot of rumors about John Lasseter in the Pixar studio not even a secret. The above can be said to be semi-public rumors.


    Ronan also specially found time to chat with John Lasseter. John Lasseter is not a fool, and he also said he would pay attention to the way and method of work.


    This can effectively avoid some troubles in the future.


    Afterwards, Ronan watched the "Transformers" that Michael Bay had already edited. This super-commercial giant has some special effects shots that have not been added, but the prototype of the entire film has already been formed, which is completely a qualified Michael- Shellfish-style popcorn movie.


    "Transformers" will be released in the summer archive next year.


    Another super production released in the summer is "The Hulk," and Jos Weiden is still nervously making the final cut and special effects. In order to avoid Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ Spider-Man 3 in early May, The release date of "The Hulk" can only be pushed back.


    "Thor", which will also be released next year, is currently about to start shooting, and strive to switch to post-production early next year.


    There is also a work that is most important. Ronan confirmed the final edited version of "Twilight". This film only took six months to complete the shooting and post-production.


    Embassy Pictures specially selected the Valentine''s Day schedule for next year''s "Twilight".


    This is undoubtedly the most suitable schedule for this **** romance.


    Entering November, the North American holiday season kicked off, and many major productions were released one after another. DreamWorks also sent Ronan an invitation to premiere.


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 Chapter 969： Not afraid at all

    Before the first weekend in November, the Kodak Theater on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was crowded. Many celebrities in the industry were invited to attend the huge premiere held by DreamWorks.


    This time the premiere was extraordinary. It was the first time that DreamWorks Animation Studios and DreamWorks were separated and returned to the DreamWorks system.


    DreamWorks finally ushered in the situation that Spielberg and Jeff Katzenberg strived to create. DreamWorks animation feature films were produced and distributed entirely by DreamWorks.


    The cartoon that will be premiered today is called "The Wandering Mouse Country", which is the animation studio with the highest production budget in the history of DreamWorks Animation Studios. The final production cost was as high as 150 million US dollars.


    As an ally of DreamWorks'' same line and the former publisher of DreamWorks Animation Studios, Ronan also received a joint invitation from Spielberg and Jeff Katzenberg.


    "Welcome, Ronan."


    In the front hall of the Kodak Theater, Jeff Katzenberg took the lead to welcome Ronan and hug Ronan: "DreamWorks Animation Studio can have today, and you have helped a lot."


    Ronan said politely: "This is too far-fetched. Jeff, mainly because DreamWorks Animation Studio has the strength."


    Jeff Katzenberg laughed, his smile especially hearty.


    seems to return to DreamWorks, and after reaching a potential balance of power distribution with Spielberg, this animator, who has been resentful since leaving Disney Animation Studios, has gradually calmed down.


    Spielberg came up to shake hands with Ronan: "Ronan, it''s an honor for DreamWorks to come."


    The other party spoke politely, and Ronan would not lack politeness: "Steven, we are partners and allies on the same front. Of course we have to support."


    In his early years, Spielberg''s impression of Ronan was not good. In the past two years, his views have gradually changed. Although the two sides are not friends, they have never been enemies.


    "I have read the first draft script of "Lincoln"." Spielberg mentioned the cooperation between the two sides: "I think it can be a year or two to wait for the equal rights movement..."


    Ronan understood what he meant, and knew that this kind of film wanted to make a profit and had to take the route of winning the prize, and immediately nodded and said, "Yes."


    After some consideration, he said, "Steven, I can wait for you to finish "Indiana Jones 4".


    Spielberg and George Lucas are about to start working together again, and Indiana Jones is about to return.


    "Okay." Spielberg nodded and said, "We will negotiate for details."


    Ronan was about to enter the VIP room of the theater. Before leaving, he thought of one thing and said: "Steven, Martin''s new film will be premiered some time later. This is Martin''s return to the gang theme. You can come to participate if you have time. Premiere."


    Spielberg said immediately: "I will definitely go."


    The four major Hollywood directors in the 1980s are inextricably linked, and they are very close to each other. There are some things that Ronando needs to say.


    As long as Martin Scorsese''s film is above the standard, Spielberg will definitely support him.


    Once Ronan entered the VIP room, he saw the other three of the four major directors, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese and Francis Coppola forming a small circle.


    "Hi, three." Ronan walked over directly: "What are you talking about? The discussion is very lively."


    George Lucas is very familiar with Ronan: "Of course I am happy to meet old friends."


    Francis Coppola said: "Ronan, the film you collaborated with Sofia this year is very good."


    Ronan said: "If a few support, Sophia might still get an Oscar nomination for best director."


    Martin Scorsese said: "Sophia did a great job, and "Juneo" is totally worthy of a best director nomination."


    George Lucas said, "Martin, how sure are you this year."


    Martin Scorsese did not answer, but looked at Ronan: "For this kind of question, Ronan¡¯s answer is more appropriate."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "The film will be released soon. As long as you have watched the premiere, you will know that "Infinite Walker" is definitely worth an Oscar for Best Director.


    George Lucas smiled and said, "Unfortunately, I am not a member of the academy and I have no voting rights."


    This is the truth. The title of "Star Wars" did not meet the directors¡¯ union regulations. George Lucas simply quit the director¡¯s union and automatically lost his membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Since then, he has never return.


    Francis Coppola said again at this time: "We must go to the premiere, and we should support Martin."


    Martin Scorsese smiled at the two old friends and said directly: "This is my biggest regret."


    Ronan didn''t say much, and separated from the circle with George Lucas and talked about "Indiana Jones 4".


    As we all know, Lucasfilm has two treasure troves-"Star Wars" and Industrial Light & Magic


    "Indiana Jones" series can be said to be the third largest treasure house of Lucasfilm.


    The influence of Dr. Indiana-Jones, although not comparable to "Star Wars", is also a figure in the history of filming, even affecting a whole generation of fans.


    However, the more troublesome thing is that the copyright of the "Indiana Jones" series is shared by Lucasfilm and its distributor, Paramount Pictures.


    Ronan has heard a lot about "Indiana Jones 4". For example, Spielberg is really a good godfather. Relativity Entertainment didn''t use Shia LaBeouf to star in "Transformers". He stuffed his godson in He served as a supporting actor in the "Indiana Jones 4" crew, which is the son of Indiana Jones.


    Its purpose is obvious. After all, Harrison Ford is old and Indiana Jones needs a successor.


    If the ¡¡¡¡ series can be filmed smoothly, Shia LaBeouf will become the new actor in the "Indiana Jones" series.


    It''s a pity, this is really the love of Spielberg, who can be called the male version of Lindsay Lohan.


    At the end of the conversation with George Lucas, Ronan met many of the main creators of "The Wandering Rat Country".


    As a top-notch animation production with an investment of up to 150 million US dollars, the dubbing lineup is also strong enough.


    The two main characters in the animation were dubbed by Kate Winslet and Hugh Jackman.


    Kate Winslet and tonight''s male partner Leonardo DiCaprio saw Ronan and came over to say hello.


    Ronan looked at Leonardo and said bluntly: "Leo, I haven''t seen you for a while, you look a lot fatter."


    Leonardo rubbed his face and said, "Maybe I haven''t paid much attention to eating and drinking recently."


    Kate Winslet smiled and exposed: "He deliberately wanted to be a veritable acting school."


    Ronan said nonsense seriously: "Isn''t Leo an acting school?"


    Leonardo and Kate Winslet both laughed. The two had a good relationship with Ronan, but there was no conflict of interest. They can talk and laugh together.


    Ronan saw the two holding hands together and asked half-jokingly: "Kate, Leo, are you together now?"


    "No." Kate Winslet denied: "I and Leo have always been good friends."


    Ronan sighed deliberately: "The biggest regret of watching "Titanic" was that Jack and Ruth couldn''t get together."


    Leonardo said: "The regret in the movie is hard to make up for outside the movie."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes." He saw Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and pointed to them: "I won''t disturb you."


    When he walked over there, Ronan turned his head and took a look. Leon Ando is wide and fat, and Kate Winslet is getting richer and richer. The two should really get together.


    The most romantic thing in this world, isn¡¯t you fat and me fat too?


    "When did you come?" Tom Cruise asked Ronan.


    "It''s been a while." Ronan said casually, "Talk to George Lucas and Leonardo for a while."


    Will Smith said, "Ronan, you should come to my carnival party."


    Tom Cruise deliberately tilted his head to look at Will Smith: "You guy, are you really not scared at all?"


    "What are you afraid of?" Will Smith plausibly said: "All the female guests I invited have the latest inspection certificate."


    He lowered his voice: "You don''t want to think about it. With the current atmosphere in the circle, those people still want to do business and release the resources in their hands. They must reassure customers. This time is actually the safest."


    Tom Cruise was directly defeated by Will Smith¡¯s fallacies: "You are still great You can¡¯t admire it."


    Will Smith turned to Ronan and asked: "You won''t be scared, will you?"


    "It won''t be scared." Ronan appeared very calm: "But the body is his own, so you can''t take risks in this regard. After all, one hit will be over."


    Tom Cruise was surprised: "Your thoughts seem to have changed?"


    Ronan patted Will Smith on the shoulder next to him: ¡°At St. Mary¡¯s Hospital, one of my best friends was frightened and collapsed on the sofa. I¡¯m right in front of me. Do you think I¡¯m going to feel nothing?¡±


    Will Smith quickly denied: "Where am I scared?"


    Ronan smiled, not arguing with Will Smith on this kind of issue, just said: "Anyway, I have been a bit messy in my head lately. I need to think about many issues."


    Tom Cruise immediately grasped the key point in Ronan¡¯s words: "I understand. Ronan, do you want to take your heart out?"


    Will Smith put his arm around Ronan''s shoulders: "No? My brother! Are you going to give up a whole forest for a tree? I can''t think of it!"


    Ronan did not deny: "So, I have to think about it seriously."


    Tom Cruise said: "A person who has escaped from the marriage cage reminds you not to walk in easily."


    Ronan smiled: "I understand." He didn''t want to be entangled in this topic anymore, and proposed: "Let''s go, let''s go into the main hall and watch the movie."

 Chapter 970： Put off a dumb gun

    According to the propaganda of DreamWorks Animation Studio, "Wandering Mouse Country" is the crystallization of wisdom created by the strong team behind the production of "Shrek" and "Madagascar", and will create a new kind of animation that has never been involved in the field. forms of art.


    The perfect combination of computer CG and clay animation!


    In the words of Jeff Katzenberg, he has not only charming story ideas and rich emotional watering, but also rich imagination and creativity, as well as top computer technology.


    DreamWorks is ambitious and wants to make "The Wandering Mouse Country" into a new "Shrek" series. No matter how bad it is, a new "Madagascar".


    The film introduces a world made up almost entirely of mice, just like a human society, except that mice are walking there.


    The overall plot still follows the usual style of DreamWorks animation spoofing other movies, and the characters are exaggerated and true.


    But the "Shrek" series has taken the spoof to the extreme, and the spoof is no longer a new element.


    Moreover, DreamWorks introduced the British Adman Studio as a partner in "The Wandering Rat Country". The banner of the promotion was computer animation, but in fact it was an animated feature film made of clay and computer.


    Frankly speaking, the clay animation feature film is not likable.


    Ronan also wondered why, with Jeff Katzenberg¡¯s years of experience in animation production, why he made such a bad choice?


    If "Mouse Country Wanderers" is a purely computer animation, it will definitely not look as awkward as it appears on the big screen, even if the effect is as rough as the first part of "Shrek", the effect will be ten times better. .


    I can only say that Adelman Studio invested a lot of money in this project.


    As we all know, the most critical part of DreamWorks Animation Studio''s success today is cost control.


    DreamWorks Animation Studio¡¯s past animated feature film projects, especially the first non-sequel, have a production budget of around 60 to 70 million US dollars.


    This can effectively reduce investment risks and reduce the difficulty of fund recovery.


    But since the success of the "Shrek" series, Jeff Kasenberg has inevitably wanted to break hands with the recognized leader in the industry, Pixar Studios, and later set up multiple investments in 150 million US dollars. Animation production around.


    This is also one of the main reasons why Ronanken negotiated terms with DreamWorks and gave up the distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studios'' animated feature films in advance.


    If DreamWorks Animation Studio insists on completing the big investment and production plan of Jeremy Katzenberg, the next few years will be an extremely difficult time for DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Frankly speaking, the story of "Wandering Mouse Country" alone is not worse than "Shrek 3", which was released by Embassy Pictures this summer, or even better.


    The film is similar to other animated feature films. It is mainly inspirational, supplemented by humor and funny. Although the story takes place in "Mouse Country", try to make it true and believable.


    The protagonist here is of course a mouse. This high-end pet mouse that used to live in the upper class is actually very lonely. He lives alone in a huge manor, which represents the highest level of consumption in this country. He once thought that what he had lived was the so-called The "good life".


    But he has no family, no real friends, and has to talk or play games with toys, just like a poor old man living in a lonely castle.


    Since he has never been to the outside world, the pet rat never yearns for it. He lives in a beautiful and colorful bubble... However, when he was rushed into the sewers of London, he was taken to a completely different In the world, I finally realized how boring life was before.


    The story sets a consistent Hollywood style.


    It is a pity that the combination of clay and CG used in the movie is not very good for audiences.


    On the first day of its release in North America, DreamWorks¡¯ many ambitions of "The Wandering Mouse Country" was put off. It only earned $4.71 million in a single day. Not only did it fail to win the North American box office chart that day, it was also released for the second week. "Chain Saw 4" was under pressure, and the latter received $6.71 million in a single day.


    This weekend, the market was relatively deserted, and the movies that really competed fiercely at the front end of the film market were also "Mouse Country Wanderers" released the first week and "Chain Saw 4" released the following weekend.


    The former received a bonus on Saturday¡¯s rest day, and the box office skyrocketed that day, with a result of 7.42 million US dollars, grabbing the single-day box office champion from the latter.


    But this is just a flash in the pan in "The Wandering Mouse Country"


    After the first weekend in November, "Mouse Country Wanderers" received only US$17.81 million in 3890 theaters in North America. Compared with the production cost of US$150 million, DreamWorks wants to get back This is nowhere in sight.


    This box office result can only make "The Wandering Mouse Country" the second place on the box office rankings when it opened.


    "Saw Cry 4" won the North American box office list this weekend for $18.91 million, and for the first time achieved two consecutive North American box office titles in the "Chasaw Cry" series.


    With the gains of the previous four working days, this **** killing horror film was released in North America for ten days, and the box office has reached 58.99 million US dollars.


    Although it is very difficult for the North American box office to exceed 100 million in the end, it is not a problem to exceed 80 million US dollars.


    After another week of screenings overseas, the current global box office of the film has exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    Relying only on the box office, "Chain Saw 4" has achieved huge profits.


    The days of "The Wandering Mouse Country" are not so easy. What DreamWorks needs to do most is to break the arm of the strong man in order to stop the loss in time.


    DreamWorks Animation Studios left the first animated feature film of Relativity Entertainment. Although it has only been released in North America for a weekend, both DreamWorks itself and other companies in the industry are very clear that "Mouse Country Wanderers" has been Failed.


    "Why is this so?"


    Glendale, in the office of the DreamWorks Industrial Park, Spielberg looked at Jeff Katzenberg, full of doubts: "Isn''t this a feature-length animated film created in the mode of "Shrek" ? And the investment is higher, the production is more sophisticated, why did it fail?"


    Jeff Katzenberg was silent for the time being. "The Wandering Mouse Country" hit him very hard. For the first time since the establishment of DreamWorks Animation Studios, it involved a top-level production of 150 million US dollars. It ended in failure...


    Spielberg sighed softly and said nothing more, he could see that Katzenberg was very blaming himself.


    After a while, Jeff Kasenberg spoke slowly: "Steven, the responsibility for the failure of the "Wandering Rat" project lies with me. I made the wrong decision. I should not save 7000. Ten thousand dollars of investment was introduced to Adman Studio and used their clay animation technology."


    Hearing these words, Spielberg still didn''t mean to interrupt. After all, he agreed with the introduction of the funds from the Adman studio.


    The original consideration, cooperating with Adelman Studio, can effectively reduce the risk and allow the animation feature film to merge the two directors.


    Jeff Kasenberg continued: "I only considered reducing investment risks and ignored market research. The results after the release of "The Wandering Rat Country" clearly showed that the audience was quite resistant to this form of clay animation film. ..."


    Spielberg nodded slightly, and said: "Clay animation is really not suitable for the large-scale animation film market. Later, the contract with Adman Studios?"


    Jeff Katzenberg is determined enough: "I have stopped all cooperation with Adman Studios. DreamWorks Animation Studios will no longer cooperate with Adman Studios. The rest of the planned animation films Project, completely abandon the clay animation technology."


    "You are more professional than me in the field of animation production." Spielberg said sincerely: "Jerifer, it is up to you to decide in this respect."


    Kasenberg said, "Don''t worry, Steven. I will never allow DreamWorks Animation Studios to appear for a second time with such a failure."


    Spielberg sighed slightly and said: "I always believe in the strength of DreamWorks Animation Studio."


    "I don''t know why, I''m kind of uneasy." Jeff Katzenberg said suddenly: "DreamWorks Animation Studios and Relativity Entertainment have been working smoothly, "Shrek" series, "Shark Gang" And "Madagascar" have achieved great success, but after leaving the relativity entertainment the first film failed."


    As soon as these words came out, Spielberg''s face instantly changed, and he couldn''t help but think a little bit: Is Katzenberg accusing DreamWorks of problems with its propaganda and distribution capabilities?


    Jeff Katzenberg saw the change in Spielberg''s face, and immediately guessed that he had misunderstood his meaning, and quickly explained: "Steven, I have no other meaning."


    The balance of power between the two giants of DreamWorks is actually very fragile. Katzenberg doesn¡¯t want to easily break this hard-won balance: ¡°I just think Ronan Anderson is willing to end the cooperation with DreamWorks Animation Studio early. Isn''t it because the next few animation projects have problems and risks that I don''t understand?"


    Spielberg carefully considered for a while: "With my 40 years of experience in the industry, no one, including investors, directors and producers, can clearly determine the prospects of most film projects. Maybe DreamWorks Animation work The studio¡¯s project is indeed risky, but which movie will be less risky?"


    Jeff Katzenberg¡¯s confidence is built from one successful animated feature film after another. There are too many famous works and too many celebrity movies.


    These words quickly let Jerevor Katzenberg abandon that doubt. Now that the DreamWorks Animation Studio''s plan has been formulated, it must be executed unswervingly and at most appropriate adjustments.


    Both Spielberg and Katzenberg are characters who have enough execution. They don''t think DreamWorks Animation Studio''s plan is a problem. The failure of "Mouse Country Wanderers" is just a case.

 Chapter 971： The replacement of old and new is unstoppable

    The failure of DreamWorks Animation Studio''s "The Wandering Rat Country" also gave Ronan a wake-up call. Relativity Entertainment now has three animation studios, and the future development direction is definitely not like DreamWorks Animation Studios and Adelaide. The cooperation of Mann''s work goes so wrong.


    Ronan deliberately convened high-level meetings of Princess Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios to further clarify the future development direction of animation production in Relativity Entertainment.


    That is computer animation!


    In Relativity Entertainment, what kind of clay and hand-painted animation movies are all evil!


    From the very beginning of the creation of the animation department, Relativity Entertainment did not have hand-drawn animation business and clay animation, and there will be no future.


    Needless to say, Pixar Studio is the pioneer and promoter of computer animation. The world¡¯s first computer animation film "Toy Story" was completed by Pixar. Of course, Pixar Studio will not give up its expertise and advantages. And to study other aspects.


    There is no problem with ¡¡¡¡ Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. This animation studio originated from the original Fox Animation Studio. Since its establishment, it has set the goal of computer animation production, and has little contact with other aspects.


    Princess Animation Studio is different. This is an animation studio built by a team that has inherited the spirit of Disney animation. Many of them miss the glory of the hand-drawn animation era.


    Ronan is allowed to be missed by anyone, but no hand-drawn animation film projects are allowed.


    Although in recent years, there have been more and more voices criticizing computer animation technology and missing the so-called glorious era of hand-painted animation, but this is just like when sound replaced silence and color overwhelmed black and white. The birth of new film technology is not only accompanied by old movies With the passing of technology, there are all kinds of criticisms about new technologies.


    Does anyone remember how Chaplin criticized and criticized sound films?


    Computer animation technology is also subject to such criticism.


    "Hand-drawn animation is a hand-painted artist who uses a brush, using his own hands, to create strokes strokes. The image of the character is extremely full, containing the creator''s painstaking efforts and full of artistic vitality. What about computer animation?"


    "Using cold computers and programmed software, the characters are rigid, and every move is like a puppet. As for the artistry, has anyone seen it?"


    "The origin of art is to restore our lives. Human hands are the best carrier, not a cold and lifeless computer."


    There are many voices like this, and most of the publishers are hand drawn animators who have lost their jobs due to computer animation.


    The reason these people lost their jobs was due to the emergence of computer animation technology, instead of actively adapting to the new technology and new era, but indulging in the past time and refusing to open their eyes to see the new world.


    In fact, in the three animation studios of Relativity Entertainment, many of them were hand-painted animators before, but they are still fascinated by computer animation production. The reason is simply to actively adapt to the new Era.


    Individuals have to adapt to this era. Is it possible for the era to actively adapt to someone?


    Since the 1930s and 1940s, hand-painted animation has appeared in Hollywood¡¯s vision. No one can deny that one after another outstanding hand-painted animation masters have used their painstaking work to bring countless audiences. Joy, there is no lack of "The Lion King" such a classic that can be remembered in history.


    Hand painters use their minds and hands to create. Paintbrushes are their tools, while computer programmers also use their minds and hands to create, and computers are their tools.


    Essentially, the brush is a tool, and the computer is also a tool. Both are human inventions and are used to bear the flying wings of human thinking. Both of them have indispensable significance in human life. Then why the former Can become a carrier of art, and the latter, which represents high technology, can only be a cold machine?


    Some people might say that hand-painters have instilled countless efforts into their works when they are creating, so that they have vitality.


    Then why no one sees that those idealists who have been studying computer animation since the 1970s have dedicated their youth and passion to computer animation. Are they not creating with their hearts? Are they not good enough? Is the character image not full enough? Is the character just dumb without a soul?


    There is no doubt that hand-painted artists have made indelible contributions to the development of animation, but technological progress is the trend of history. Advanced technology replaces backward technology. It is an inevitable law of the development of human society. People who block all this or The incident was all swept into the old paper pile of history. "


    Today, the application of computer technology has penetrated into all aspects of human life. For the entire film and television industry, computer technology is like flying wings for them. In the past, many directors, screenwriters and producers could only imagine. The images in the video can now be shown in front of the audience with advanced computer technology.


    In some ways, these people hiding in their tortoise shells can only ridicule the new film technology, but never think about why there is a replacement of the old and the new.


    Every era always has to face something new, some are gradually changing ideas, and some are advanced technologies. Those conservative people don¡¯t know how to absorb the essence that is useful to them, and instead hinder their development everywhere, but countless history It has long been proved that those who stand still will sooner or later be eliminated by the times.


    In fact, hand-drawn animation is being completely eliminated by mainstream Hollywood.


    It was also this week that the three-way melee Disney unexpectedly reached an agreement on an important matter. Walt Disney decided to completely abolish the hand-drawn animation business of Disney Animation Studios. Disney Animation Studios will focus all their energy on computer animation in the future. Above.


    Hollywood''s No. 1 hand-drawn animation giant has completely abandoned the hand-drawn animation business. Even if Disney animation studios have rarely produced works in recent years, there has been a sensational situation.


    This almost represents the historical stage of the withdrawal of hand-drawn animation from mainstream film production.


    The general trend of industry development cannot be blocked by any person or team.


    Ronan immediately contacted Chris Buck, Rich Moore and Byrne Howard from Princess Animation Studio.


    Walt Disney abolished the hand-painted animation business, and will inevitably lay off a large number of Disney animation studio staff, these are undoubtedly talents.


    If someone is willing to transition to the computer animation business, Princess Animation Studio can attract a part of the recruitment.


    Of course, those who live in the glory of the old age and are unwilling to accept new things, no matter how much success they have made in the past, Ronan will never want them.


    The future belongs to the era of computer animation.


    Relativity entertainment also has no time to waste too much time on people or technology to be eliminated.


    For the Hollywood film industry, the age of digitization has truly arrived.


    In recent years, large and medium-sized Hollywood companies, including Relativity Entertainment, have actually been pushing for one thing to get all large theater companies in the United States to update their projection equipment¡ªreplace the old film-based projection equipment with new digital ones. Projection equipment.


    Cinema line companies are not very active. After all, there are so many chain theaters under companies such as Emperor Entertainment and AMG. The replacement of projection equipment is a very scary expenditure.


    As we all know, digital technology can effectively reduce the cost of Hollywood companies in all aspects.


    Not to mention other things, the cost of each copy can be reduced by more than 60% by issuing this item alone. This is still in the short term. In the long run, it is not impossible to reduce by 90%.


    An ordinary film copy, from pressing to storage, from transportation to insurance, the average cost is as high as 1,500 US dollars.


    Today''s digital copy can be done for less than $500.


    In the future, there will be a professional distribution company and a network of theater operators, and copies can be transmitted directly through the Internet.


    Once this has become the norm in the film industry, the reduction in distribution costs is not a little bit.


    All Hollywood film companies have a consistent interest in this regard.


    Therefore, the major Hollywood manufacturers have united and brought together theater companies, producers, distributors, and equipment providers such as Sony Electronics, Canon Camera, and Dolby to discuss and promote the upgrading of a new technological industry structure so that all parties Can achieve maximum benefits.


    This is actually good for the entire industry But it is not easy to get theater operators to update their equipment on a large scale.


    Ronan is also pushing, but the resources invested are not particularly large, because he knows very well that it was after the release of "Avatar" that really made the theater operators start to act.


    The film "Avatar" brings not only high box office and high commercial income, but also the technological upgrade of the entire film industry.


    After "Avatar", 3D began to prevail. Although 3D projection has various flaws, the rapid construction of 3D theaters has directly brought about the rapid popularization of digital equipment in theaters.


    As far as the entire film industry is concerned, "Avatar", which has been criticized by countless people for being vulgar and full of copper smell, should be remembered in the annals of film more than their sought-after art films.


    Because "Avatar" promotes the entire film industry and related supporting industries, it has taken a big step forward.


    As for 3D technology, since it will be booming, Relativity Entertainment will certainly not let it go. In addition to "Alice in Wonderland", "Avengers" also clearly meets IMAX3D technology shooting and production.


    Even a 3D version of "Chain Saw" is not impossible.


    In November, there are two more films under Relativity Entertainment''s upcoming release, one is "The Incredibles" by Pixar Studios, and the other is the sequel to the successful hit movie "Museum Night 2".


    Both films are undoubtedly very suitable for holiday files.

 Chapter 972： The Incredibles

    Since joining Relativity Entertainment, Pixar Studios has maintained a greater independence. Many of the animation feature films have received strong support from Ronan. The only project restricted by Ronan is the "Robot Wall" project.


    Strictly speaking, "The Incredibles" was completed during the cooperation between Pixar Studios and Walt Disney. It was eventually delayed and fell into the hands of Relativity Entertainment because of the fight against Disney''s layers of exploitation.


    This is also the animated feature film of Pixar Studios, and it is the first time to use the marketing channel of Relativity Entertainment.


    Many companies in the Hollywood industry are watching, hoping that Relativity Entertainment can screw up Pixar Studios.


    Commercial acquisitions, strong alliances, there have been countless examples of past failures. Too many people hope that Relativity Entertainment¡¯s acquisition of Pixar Studios will be a lose-lose deal.


    But Ronan absolutely does not allow this to happen. Embassy Pictures started in the first half of 2006 and has been building momentum for "The Incredibles". Since November, various publicity and marketing methods have emerged in endlessly, attracting people''s attention.


    Besides, Pixar Studios has already formed a brand effect, with a halo that attracts audiences.


    Especially unlike the Walt Disney era Pixar Studios are always wrapped in mystery. Under Ronan¡¯s active instigation, Pixar Studios constantly invites fans and media reporters to enter the Pixar Industrial Park to explore the secrets of the so-called Pixar Studios. The appeal of the Pixar brand.


    What kind of place is Pixar Studio? What kind of people are there creating unforgettable animated images? How do they work and live? From a blank sheet of paper to the cute animation on the big screen, what steps do you need to go through? What are the interesting anecdotes in the Pixar studio?


    This is very curious by countless viewers and media.


    So, after visiting Pixar Industrial Park again and again, many descriptions of Pixar studio appeared in the media and the Internet.


    This is the "Monster Company", this is the "seabed" with treasures everywhere, this is the paradise of "toys", this is the "unknown" full of creativity, and this is the magical kingdom of animation: Pixar!


    Remarks like this have appeared endlessly in media reports.


    Even, another sentence has gradually become popular: Pixar products must be a boutique!


    In the words of John Lasseter in an interview: Jumping the light is Pixar''s logo, and it is also their first official animation.


    This image represents the characteristics of Pixar: cute, playful, smart, lively, full of technical sense and artistic style.


    Before the second weekend of November, Embassy Pictures, the publishing label of Relativity Entertainment, held a grand premiere of "The Incredibles" at the Nokia Theater.


    Ronan also came to the premiere scene.


    Compared to the premiere of "The Wandering Rats" last week, the premiere of "The Incredibles" is not particularly large. The guests present are mainly from Relativity Entertainment and Pixar Studios, as well as the main creators of the crew.


    Of course, Steve Jobs, the founder of Pixar Studios, is also indispensable.


    Before entering the Nokia Theatre, Ronan had a few words with Brad Bird, the screenwriter and director of "The Incredibles".


    This later one of the Pixar Five Tigers, unlike John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton and other Pixar veterans, belonged to a latecomer, and did not officially join the Pixar studio until 1999.


    When Brad Bird, the director of the traditional animation "Iron Giant", who just won the "Anne Award" for Best Director and Best Screenplay Winner, decided to put himself in the arms of Pixar Animation Factory, the most excited person was John. -Lasseter and Steve Jobs.


    The former and Brad Bird are classmates.


    The latter even described Brad Bird¡¯s move to leave Warner Bros. to play at Pixar Studios as "departing to freedom", and expressed his welcome to Brad Bird going home.


    "The Incredibles" is also Brad Bird''s first work after joining the Pixar studio.


    This animation director can be said to be a genius in the traditional sense.


    Brad-Bird has been a super animation fan since he was a child. He started drawing hand-drawn animation at the age of 11, and he could complete his work independently at the age of 13. His works have long been appreciated by Disney, and he became the apprentice of Disney''s legendary animation master Milt Kaha at a young age.


    He has worked at Disney for many years and has led many popular TV cartoons, including "The Lord of the Family" and "The Simpsons".


    Actually, Brad Bird was able to come to Pixar''s studio and was also invited by college classmate John Lasseter.


    This is destined to be a strong alliance.


    Ronan has two deepest impressions of Brad Bird, one is Pixar Studio¡¯s "The Incredibles" series, and the other is the "Mission Impossible" series that almost collapsed.


    If Ronan remembers correctly, "Mission Impossible 4" is also the one where Tom Cruise climbed the Burj Khalifa, directed by Brad Bird.


    This shows that Brad Bird also has considerable skill in directing live-action movies.


    Ronan once remembered the clearest shots of "Mission Impossible 4". One was Tom Cruise climbing the Burj Khalifa, and the other was the missile that flew directly to Pixar headquarters in the film...


    Entering the Nokia Theater, Ronan saw Steve Jobs.


    "It''s been a long time, Steve." Ronan shook his hand gently: "You look better."


    Steve Jobs pushed down the round glasses: "It''s not bad these days." He turned to Ronan, "Is there no problem with this film?"


    Ronan said directly: "Don''t worry, Pixar will only become bigger and stronger in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, instead of being destroyed."


    This is Steve Jobs¡¯ efforts for more than 20 years. Although it was sold to Relativity Entertainment, it does not mean that you can put it down completely. He added: "I never worry about production."


    Ronan smiled: "There will be no problems with the promotion and marketing channels."


    Jobs nodded slightly, and asked, "For Netflix, there are no new initiatives recently?"


    "Mainly on stable development and increasing market share." Ronan slightly lowered his voice: "Netflix is ??developing too fast, and we have to stabilize it appropriately to avoid a weak foundation."


    Steve Jobs agreed: "I am also worried about this. Thinking about it, I feel incredible. How long has Netflix been listed, and its market value has reached 70 billion U.S. dollars. At this rate of development, within a few years, the market value will definitely exceed 100 billion. US dollars."


    Ronan said: "By 2010, the market value can reach hundreds of billions of dollars. This is our goal."


    Steve Jobs then asked: "How are the negotiations with AT&T and Conscutt going?"


    The other party is the third largest shareholder and a member of the board of directors. Ronan has no need to conceal it, saying: "After seeing the saw for so long, basically everything has been negotiated. Netflix and the two will cross shareholding, AT&T and Conscutt. Will fully support and promote the development of Netflix on technology and platforms."


    "Equity?" Steve Jobs asked tentatively.


    Ronan knew what Jobs was worried about: "Relativity Entertainment still holds an absolute controlling stake of 70%."


    At the same time, Relativity Entertainment will also become a shareholder of AT&T and Conscutt.


    This kind of cross-shareholding is a common cooperation model in North American business circles.


    Ronan and Steve Jobs walked to the main hall of the theater and asked as they walked, "Have you not been to India recently?"


    Steve Jobs has a deep affection for India, beyond ordinary people¡¯s imagination: "Recently, I have a lot of work, and I will go to India again after I have been busy for a while."


    Ronan has nothing to say about this. In terms of his personal senses, every time Jobs goes to India, he is equal to abandoning part of his money.


    If Steve Jobs resides in India for half a year, it is estimated that the possibility of belching directly will be very high.


    Of course, it is also possible that a super master of the third brother suddenly exploded in spirit and healed Jobs all at once.


    Compared to India and Jobs¡¯s body, Ronan was more concerned about the other side and asked: ¡°Isn¡¯t the iphone1 already made various technical adjustments? When will it be officially launched?¡±


    At the developer conference held by Apple last month, Steve Jobs announced the existence of iphone1, and also disclosed the prototype and some data to the public, but the first generation of kidney machine did not go on sale.


    Steve Jobs simply explained: "Apple still needs to make some commercial arrangements, and it will not be officially launched this year. My plan is that on January 9 next year, the first generation iPhone will be officially launched. The initial models are The 8GB version is priced at US dollars."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Steve I have been waiting for this day for a long time."


    Steve Jobs understands the meaning of these words. Ronan is now one of Apple''s largest individual shareholders through continuous investment over the years. Apple''s performance and estimates are closely related to Ronan''s interests.


    If the first generation of iPhones can succeed together, Apple¡¯s stock price will rise sharply, and Ronan¡¯s net worth will skyrocket again after Netflix.


    Even, it¡¯s easy to get to the position of Forbes¡¯s richest man in the world.


    Ronan is very clear that the investment in Apple is about to usher in returns, and the returns will become more and more generous in the future. Apple once became the world''s largest company by market value.


    Someone has said that if Steve Jobs does not die, maybe Apple will be the world''s first trillion-dollar company.


    There is no way to verify this kind of thing. After all, Jobs'' pancreatic cancer is also able to use money to maintain, and there are three brothers in the middle who come out from time to time to offset the ability of money. It is good for Jobs to survive after 2010.


    With the confidence and stubbornness of Steve Jobs, even the presence of God cannot pull him back from the arms of his third brother.


    Ronan did not tell Steve Jobs more that as one of the hosts of this premiere, he accompanied him into the main hall of the theater and watched the "The Incredibles" together.


    Nowadays, superhero movies are gradually exerting strength, and this type of market is getting more and more popular. Brad-Bird has undoubtedly grasped the dynamics of the movie market very accurately.

 Chapter 973： The balance of market and art

    The animated feature films created by Pixar Studios have always been more adult-oriented, and the audience is older than those of elementary school students.


    Ronan can be said to have a deep understanding of this aspect, the most typical is the response of the Pixar animated feature film on the other side of the Pacific, there is no worst, only worse.


    Pixar Studio¡¯s animated film, there is not a good market response on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Even the famous "Toy Story", "Finding Nemo" and "Robot Walli", etc., there is always a situation of high and low.


    Ronan did not expect the works of Pixar Animation Studios to break out on the other side of the Pacific Ocean from the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    That is obviously impossible.


    The reality of the animation market on both sides is very different, which determines all this.


    In the film market on the other side of the Pacific, cartoons are veritable consumer goods for children, and adults rarely go to the theater to watch animated feature films.


    The animated feature films of Pixar Studios have never been filmed for young children, and younger audiences cannot understand them.


    Adult-oriented themes or content can be said to be the main reason why Pixar''s animated films are unacceptable on the other side of the Pacific.


    John Lasseter said to Ronan more than once that Pixar Studio hopes to bring joy to more audiences, not just to children.


    In contrast, the former lighting entertainment and DreamWorks animation studios won with the younger, cute, and family fun routes, and the audience on the other side of the Pacific paid more.


    Ronan roughly had an impression. It seems that after 2010, Pixar Animation Studios did not have any works, and the box office on the other side of the Pacific could reach hundreds of millions.


    The unit here is soft sister coin.


    For Pixar Studios, which sweeps the film market all over the world, this seems a bit weird.


    But this is the difference in the market.


    The group of Pixar studios, represented by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Brad Bird, Peter Dougert, and Lee Unkridge, are not stubborn in their thinking, nor He is not a pure artistic idealist, and deeply understands the balance between market and art.


    This "The Incredibles" can be described as a typical one.


    "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" became popular, and "Batman: Hour of War" was another great success. Brad-Bird and Pixar Studios keenly grasped the huge potential market for superhero themes and determined the " "The Incredibles" project.


    But this is not simply animating a superhero story.


    If you want to describe "The Incredibles" in one sentence, perhaps this one is the most appropriate-a middle-aged crisis wrapped in animation.


    The principle of Hollywood''s commercial film production is similar to that of a kaleidoscope. There are just a few pieces of paper over and over, but with a little turn, a new pattern will be changed, which will always make people''s eyes dizzying.


    A movie featuring a superhero as the main character is one of Hollywood¡¯s best-selling genres in recent years. "The Incredibles" at first glance is dazzling and full of scenes, but after careful aftertaste, it is not difficult to find that it is also a new trick of the comic hero film. , Because the small pieces of paper installed there are still nothing more than "heroes with superpowers", "conspiracy", "bad guys", "heroes trapped", and "evil does not suppress righteousness."


    "The Story of Superman" just moved the understanding of Superman, and the story was completely new.


    Do you think Superman has no troubles? In fact, Superman is more annoying than ordinary people!


    It is not difficult for anyone who has watched this film to find out that although there are three children in it, it seems to be very funny, but "The Incredibles" is really not an animated film for children.


    This story with enough freshness, coupled with Pixar''s technical capabilities and brand effect, will naturally bring success.


    "The Incredibles", like all the past animated feature films of Pixar Studios, the reputation can only be described as bursting.


    After the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, Cinema ¡¡¡¡ released data showing that the audience rated the film an average of "A", and the authoritative media comprehensively evaluated the 42 media included in MetaCritic with an average score of 90.


    The films released by Embassy Pictures have rarely received positive responses on Rotten Tomatoes. Among the more than 60 film reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the positive rate is as high as 97%.


    In contrast, IMDB has a slightly lower score. After the first day of "The Incredibles", IMDB has only 8.5 points.


    However, such a reputation is enough to ensure that "The Incredibles" has strong enough market competitiveness.


    Even among the films released on the same weekend, there is a super masterpiece-the latest Bond film "007 vs. Casino Royale" released by Sony Columbia Pictures.


    This is the latest 007 movie after Pierce Brosnan launched the James Bond series. The new Bond is still the former Daniel Craig.


    The response of "007 vs. Casino Royale" after its release in North America can only be said to be average. Many James Bond fans are still intoxicated by the graceful demeanor of Pierce Brosnan. For James Bond who is a hard bridge and hard horse Accept incompetence.


    Even, among many website reviews, Daniel Craig was called by countless fans as "the most beautiful Bond ever."


    The style of the James Bond series has changed drastically, and it has been obviously influenced by "The Bourne", but it is different from "The Bourne" after all. It has a long enough history in the past, and the drastic changes in style will inevitably have one or a long Or a short period of labor.


    "The Incredibles" and "007 vs. Casino Royale" collided head-on, but the audience overlap between the two is not high, and there is not much fierce competition.


    The production costs of the two are also very different. The production budget of "007 vs. Casino Royale" is as high as 150 million US dollars, while "The Incredibles" is only 90 million US dollars.


    When Ronan saw the final production cost, he was still a little unbelievable. The Pixar studio''s fans also have time to save?


    But the data on the actual money spent is in front of him, and Ronan cannot believe it.


    Compared to DreamWorks Animation Studio¡¯s "Wandering Mouse Country", Pixar¡¯s "The Incredibles" can be said to be extremely cost-effective.


    has received the full support of the Relativity entertainment marketing channel, and "The Incredibles" is also very powerful.


    "The Incredibles" opened in North America with 4,192 theaters. Because of the advantages of themes and classification, it opened nearly 500 theaters more than "Casino Royale".


    As we all know, the distribution capabilities of Sony Columbia Pictures are relatively weak among the top six in Hollywood.


    In the face of the brand effect created by Relativity Entertainment in recent years with one film after another, Sony Columbia Pictures has no advantage at all.


    Facts have also proved that it is correct for the theaters to prefer animated feature films and PG-level films.


    On the first day of its North American release, "The Incredibles" easily surpassed the $14.74 million of "007 Casino Royale" with a box office of 23.66 million U.S. dollars and reached the top Friday''s single-day box office champion.


    Compared with the huge production budget of 150 million U.S. dollars, the latter¡¯s first-day box office results were not satisfactory.


    James Bond¡¯s changes in style are inevitable, and the integration of the style of "The Bourne" is not necessarily a bad thing in the long run.


    What Daniel Craig brings to James Bond is a tough temperament that is very different from Pierce Brosnan.


    The British actor, Henry Cavill, who signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment, defeated all his competitors in the audition of the new 007 actor in the previous years and was the final winner of the audition. According to the usual rules, he can be sure that it will be the future James Bond.


    Just like losing inexplicably at the end of the Superman audition, the British actor has been lucky before coming to Shahai Entertainment.


    Henry Cavill was abandoned because he was too young. The crew finally chose Daniel Craig, who is more vicissitudes of appearance and temperament.


    Young is often the natural enemy of male actors. Many male characters are more popular as they get older.


    However, Daniel Craig¡¯s sense of vicissitudes did not help "007 Casino Royale" win more audience recognition in North America. On the second day of its release in North America, "007 Casino Royale" did not have any tendency to explode. Saturday One day income of 15.41 million US dollars.


    This result can only allow "007 vs. Casino Royale" to continue to stay in second place on the North American single-day box office list.


    The first place is still "The Incredibles".


    This animated feature film was significantly boosted by Saturday¡¯s off-day effect. Saturday¡¯s box office rose nearly 30% compared to Friday, and it received another US$30.75 million.


    Although the three days of the weekend have not yet ended, Pixar Studios and Embassy Pictures are completely able to announce to the public that The Incredibles has been a success.


    The major media are also praised.


    "Los Angeles Times" believes that this is an exciting visual experience; "Entertainment Weekly" praised the film as beautiful, dazzling, interesting, and far-reaching; "Washington Post" praised, "The Incredibles" has a rare film quality At the same time, it makes people feel fashionable and classic. It easily becomes the best and brightest family movie of the year.


    "Premier" magazine even tied "The Incredibles" and "Iron Man": two real superhero blockbusters were born in 2006, one is "Iron Man" and the other is not "Superman Returns", but "The Incredibles" by Pixar Studios.


    The praise of these media has further attracted more audiences to enter the theater to watch "The Incredibles".


    Three days after the opening weekend, "The Incredibles" continued the strong performance of Pixar Studios'' animated feature films. In 4192 theaters in North America, it won $78.91 million and easily reached the top of the North American box office chart.


    The second place is "007 vs. Casino Royale", but the figure of 40.83 million US dollars is nearly 40 million US dollars less than the first box office.


    The third week of the release of "Chain Saw 4" ranked third. This horror thriller has consumed too much heat in the first two weekends. The box office has begun to plunge this weekend and only $6.44 million has been received this weekend.


    However, the North American box office of "Chainsaw 4" has exceeded 70 million US dollars, which is worthy of the name.

 Chapter 974： March into the east

    The actual production budget is only 90 million US dollars, but the North American opening weekend box office has 78.91 million US dollars. "The Incredibles" is undoubtedly a great success, which also makes Pixar Studios'' prospects in Relativistic Entertainment instantly clear.


    Pixar Studios is still the leading player in the industry.


    Due to the schedule, and the Embassy Pictures to formulate a more detailed and thorough publicity and promotion plan, "Cars" will not be released until next year. Relativity Entertainment released only "The Incredibles" this year of Pixar''s animated feature film. unit.


    But a good start is undoubtedly a guarantee of success.


    Pixar Studios is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment. There is no need to think about messy matters such as marketing channels. All energy only needs to focus on animation production and the design and development of related animation software and hardware.


    Computer animation software and hardware development is also the main business of Pixar Studios.


    This month, Pixar Studios completed a transaction with DreamWorks Animation Studios, which involved animation development software and hardware. DreamWorks Animation Studios needed to pay Pixar Studios a fee of 49.5 million US dollars for this.


    There are not many animation studios in Hollywood that have real self-development capabilities. Pixar Studios has been engaged in development and design in this area since it has not yet separated from Lucasfilm, and has nearly 30 years of technology accumulation.


    From the perspective of commercial interests, most of the time, it is more cost-effective to buy finished products directly than to invest money and time to start research and development from scratch.


    Therefore, there are too many companies that have transformed from technology, industry and trade to trade, industry and technology.


    This batch of equipment purchased from Pixar Studios, most of the DreamWorks Animation Studios will be delivered to the newly established Oriental DreamWorks Company.


    More and more companies in Hollywood are extending their tentacles to the other side of the Pacific Ocean. The natural market advantage brought by the demographic dividend over there is really too big.


    is not only a film production and distribution company, even Hollywood agencies are ready to move.


    At a charity reception in mid-November, Ronan met the co-founder of CAA and Brian Lord, who has always worked closely with Relativity Entertainment.


    Having a drink with Ronan, Brian Lord stood in the lounge area of ??the banquet hall and asked Ronan: "I heard that the business of Relativity Entertainment''s branch in the East is going well?"


    Ronan handed the wine glass to Connie behind him, and said, "It was very smooth, but since the establishment of the branch in 2000, it has indeed gained something."


    Brian Lord and Ronan have worked together for many years, without talking in circles, and directly said: "CAA is ready to enter the market across the Pacific."


    "Congratulations." Ronan said sincerely: "The market over there is very broad. With the reputation of CAA, playing the Hollywood sign can attract a large number of stars over there to become your customers."


    Brian Lord still has this self-confidence: "We have signed Miss Lizao. She is the most iconic international movie star there. Through her relationship, we have also contacted many celebrities there. Everyone wants to be a CAA customer."


    Ronan is very clear that, unlike film production companies that have a cultural and ideological output in a certain sense, entertainment agencies will be less restricted on the other side of the Pacific.


    The Oriental branch of Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures has been established for many years, but the actual business is actually not much. It is more about maintaining the relationship network.


    In fact, it¡¯s not difficult to think about it. No matter the production company or the distribution company, there is very little work that can be done.


    It¡¯s impossible to release a movie, it¡¯s impossible to apply for a film project, and it¡¯s also impossible to promote it outside the stipulated one-month period.


    It is no exaggeration to say that even if it is a top giant company in Hollywood, when you get there, it is the dragon who wants to hold it, the tiger who wants to lie...


    Even, it is not once or twice that China Film Group defaulted on the box office share owed to Hollywood. Limited to the special market relationship between the two sides, it was quite troublesome to negotiate.


    Fortunately, Relativity Entertainment has done a good job in the past few years. For the time being, China Film Group has not encountered the bad thing that China Film owes its box office share.


    Relativity Entertainment has worked with China Film and law enforcement agencies to combat piracy. As for the final effect, it can only be said to be better than nothing.


    Brian Lord said at this time: "Relativity Entertainment came into contact with CAA earlier than CAA, Ronan, we have been a partner for many years, and you are a famous Hollywood person who knows the opposite side of the Pacific. Regarding CAA entering there, you can Any suggestions?"


    This is very sincere. After all, the cooperation between the two parties for many years has too many interests involved.


    Ronan pondered for a while, and said simply: "Um...Brian, some of my opinions from my personal point of view may not be correct, just listen."


    Brian Lord didn¡¯t think so. He just thought Ronan¡¯s suggestion was very rare, so he quickly said: "Ronan, you have something to say."


    Ronan slightly organized the language and said: "The opposite side of the Pacific Ocean is a very special market, which is completely different from the Western market. CAA is going to go this time. It is best to find a strong local company or person to cooperate. Take care of the mouths of CAA owners and the network platform. , Don¡¯t participate in political or social events at will. Unlike North America, there is a lower tolerance for celebrities. Don¡¯t easily sign people who have problems with their positions, otherwise there will be countless troubles. Then there is interpersonal relations. If you handle it well, it¡¯s best to find someone from there to be the head of the Eastern branch..."


    These opinions are very sincere. Brian Lord nodded repeatedly and said, "Thank you! Thank you very much, Ronan."


    "You don''t need to be so polite." Ronan said that, in fact, it is not difficult to find a public relations expert in the East, and it is not difficult to summarize it. Now it is just a favor of selling to CAA: "Relativity Entertainment and CAA are partners and should help each other. "


    Brian Lord said: "Yes. Relativity entertainment is useful for CAA, just speak up."


    Ronan was not polite at all, and said directly: "Shahai Entertainment still needs the full cooperation of CAA in terms of drama production."


    Brian Lord immediately showed his due attitude and said: "CAA''s actors, directors, and all behind-the-scenes staff resources will be given priority to Shahai Entertainment''s projects. You can rest assured Ronan. CAA has always been the most reliable strategic partner of Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan beckoned for two glasses of champagne and toasted with Brian Lord. The cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and CAA will continue.


    This kind of cooperation is also a win-win situation. CAA gets the corresponding package service fee, and Relativity Entertainment can save a lot of time and energy to develop new dramas or movie projects.


    CAA provides packaging services for Relativity Entertainment, more than 95% of which are concentrated on the solo series on the Netflix streaming platform.


    Just as Brian Lord left here, William Morris¡¯s famous agent Avery Emanuel came over.


    "Hi, Ronan." Avery Emmanuel wore a usual white coat. Although he was a little older, he looked personable, more like a star than an agent. He asked naturally: "Come here alone tonight?"


    Ronan casually said, "I''m a standard bachelor."


    Avery Emmanuel asked: "Would you like to find someone to accompany you for a drink?" His eyes turned to the other side: "Aren''t you familiar with Charlize?"


    Ronan responded, "I just said hello to Charlize."


    Recently, Charlize Theron moved to William Morris, and his agent was Avery Emanuel.


    The William Morris¡¯s agent, as well as Matt Damon and Denzel Washington are big stars.


    Avery Emanuel said: "Charlize admires you very much and mentioned you in front of me many times."


    Ronan thought he came here almost for business, so he said politely: "Hawking once said that even in the infinite parallel universe, you can''t date Charlize Theron."


    "Charlize is not that difficult to make appointments." Seeing that Ronan was just coping, Avery Emmanuel changed the subject in due course: "I heard that Relativity Entertainment recently got close to a congressman from Illinois?"


    This information is difficult to keep secret, especially for those who are more informed. Ronan knew that Ai Li-Emanuel said that he had no intention of denying it. He said: "Big companies, big groups, which ones There are not many people who are close in Washington, DC?"


    Avery Emanuel said: "My brother Ram likes that congressman very much... Oh, Ram currently serves in the Chicago city government."


    Ronan did not give any promises, only said: "It seems that the congressman will return to Chicago next month to hold an event ~ www.novelhall.com~ you can ask your brother to talk to him then."


    Avery Emanuel knew this was the best result, so he didn''t say more.


    Although the political and entertainment circles seem to be unrelated, they are actually inextricably linked.


    This can be proved by the star¡¯s clear-cut ¡°flag waving¡± during the US election, and the ¡°mainstream values¡± transmitted in blockbuster movies are often the ¡°correct¡± views they want to convey.


    At the end of the brief conversation with Avery Emanuel, Ronan glanced at the time and just wanted Connie to tell David to drive to the hotel door so that he could leave. Chris from Sony Columbia Pictures Came to him.


    Chris and Ronan have known each other for many years, and hugged him directly, and said, "Ronan, you are so beautiful recently."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I don''t have any scenery."


    Chris took Ronan to a rest table and sat down, and said: "Relativity Entertainment''s movies are selling well one after another. Isn''t it not enough?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "That was the success of the collective efforts of the entire company."


    Chris added: "Even Sony Columbia Pictures'' "007 vs. Casino Royale" has become the loser of "The Incredibles"."


    "You are looking for me..." Ronan asked deliberately, "Isn''t it here to complain?"


    Chris straightened his face: "Of course not, I''m looking for you to have a business."


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    "What''s the matter with me?" Ronan asked for two glasses of water and handed one of them to Chris: "We have been friends for many years, if you want to be honest."


    Chris did not say directly, but asked: "Ronan, how many years have we known each other?"


    Although Ronan didn¡¯t quite understand what he meant, he replied: ¡°We met in 1998. At that time, I was looking for a publisher for the "Human Removal Project". Finally, on behalf of Sony Entertainment, you bought out the international distribution of "Human Removal Project". right."


    Chris laughed: "Yeah, with that count, we have been friends for eight years."


    Luo Nan held up the water glass, took a sip, and said, "Chris, we are friends. If you have anything, you can just speak up."


    "I''m a little worried." Chris also took the water glass and said before drinking: "Jerifer Katzenberg¡¯s DreamWorks animation studio, leaving the first animated feature film of Relativity Entertainment, it was so miserable. ..."


    Ronan shook his head: "You are thinking too much. DreamWorks has taken back the distribution rights of the animated feature film. It was taken back through a transaction."


    Chris put down the water glass and his eyes fell on Ronan. Although the young face of the other party has not changed much compared to a few years ago, he knows that he cannot use his previous eyes to measure the person sitting opposite.


    "There is something, I want to ask you as a personal friend." Chris said slowly.


    Ronan understood: "You are worried because of the competitive relationship between Sony Columbia Pictures and Relativity Entertainment. Not only will I not help, but I will take the initiative to cheat you, right?"


    The words came to Chris'' heart. He smiled embarrassedly and made a gesture: "I''m just a little worried, only a little bit."


    Ronan asked back: "Chris, have I pitted you before?"


    "No." Chris said without hesitation: "You are quite a friend, even if it is because of the conflict between "Spider-Man" and Sony Columbia Pictures, you are not really sorry for me."


    He understood the meaning behind Ronan¡¯s words and simply let go of his worries and said directly: ¡°The new James Bond movie, that is, "007 vs. Casino Royale" has had a poor response in North America. Sony Columbia Pictures has started from a long time ago. Gaomei bought out the copyright and it is impossible to let this successful series go downhill to an end, so after the box office was released in the first week, I was responsible for the new James Bond film."


    Ronan raised his glass to Chris: "Congratulations."


    "Congratulations?" Chris picked up the cup and touched Ronan, but there was no joy at all: "This is a heavy burden."


    Ronan said lightly: "Don''t say you have no ideas."


    If there is no idea, Chris will not specifically come over and ask Ronan as a personal friend: "There are some ideas, but more difficult. Director Martin Campbell was poached by Warner Bros. to direct the **** "Green Lantern" Oh, really beeping Warner Bros. and Kevin Tesohara!"


    Ronan has heard of these things, Martin Campbell has a rich resume, Warner Bros. and DC Comics specially selected him as the director of the beginning of the DC Justice League movie universe "Green Lantern".


    "Before I took over, the director was poached away." Chris seemed to be complaining, and he seemed to say to Ronan specifically: "James Bond''s style change seems to be unsuccessful. Many people say Bond has become Byrne, unlike Bond..."


    Ronan was just listening, and didn''t interrupt, because Chris is an experienced and capable person, so these words are nothing more than to say.


    Chris picked up the water glass, drank half a glass of water in one breath, and said: "Everyone says Bond¡¯s transformation is a failure, but I don¡¯t think so. This brand new Bond is still very attractive. Many people are here. I miss the Pierce Brosnan-style Bond, but they deliberately ignored it. The box office and reputation of Brosnan''s last two Bond movies were not good! Bond movies have come to change their style."


    He suddenly looked at Ronan: "I plan to invite Paul Greengrass to be the director of the next Bond film. Ronan, do you think it''s okay?"


    When asked by someone else, Ronan would only casually say something, but after all, Chris has known him for many years and is considered a good friend. The personal relationship is here, and there is no conflict of interest between each other.


    Therefore, Ronan thought for a while and said, "In my opinion, Paul Greengrass is a better choice than Martin Campbell."


    Chris said immediately, "I will go to Paul Greengrass myself tomorrow."


    Ronan smiled: "Paul is no longer the Paul he used to be. If you want to invite him, you need enough sincerity."


    The great success of "The Bourne" trilogy has made Paul Greengrass one of Hollywood''s first-line directors, and his value and status have skyrocketed. It is impossible for Shahai Entertainment to come back and sign the trilogy for a small price. contract.


    Getting Ronan¡¯s advice, Chris seemed to have more confidence out of thin air. After chatting with Ronan for a while, he left, saying that he was preparing to see Paul Greengrass tomorrow.


    When Ronan left the charity reception after Chris, and returned to Beverly Hills by car, thinking of the possible future Paul Greengrass version of the James Bond film, he couldn''t help but look forward to it.


    Ronan dare not say how good he is when he treats his friends, but at least he promises not to cheat his friends.


    This is a hundred times stronger than many people in the circle.


    Chris had friendship with Ronan and helped him, so Ronan never wanted to go to Chris.


    As for Sony Columbia Pictures, it is temporarily not in the plan of Relativity Entertainment.


    Relativity Entertainment has a lot of cooperation with Sony Electronics, which is also one of the largest equipment suppliers in Hollywood.


    For example, "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" and other relativistic entertainment crews use photographic equipment basically all made by Sony Electronics.


    In this regard, we must face up to the technological advantages of islanders.


    In addition, Sony Electronics is also a long-term partner of James Cameron.


    Ronan also attaches great importance to the development and research of James Cameron and Sony Electronics in terms of new technologies. The sequel to the previous "Avatar" has turned into a Lifetime series, and it cannot be entirely blamed on James Cameron¡¯s procrastination. Technical problems also matter.


    Thinking of the "Avatar" crew being filmed and produced in Wellington, New Zealand, Ronan is also considering how to urge James Cameron to not really become a movie fan''s lifetime series.


    When I watched the first "Avatar", the fan was still a young man, but when I finished watching the trilogy, my hair was already gray...


    How miserable it is.


    Maybe the trilogy won¡¯t be finished, but James Cameron will be favored by God?


    Ronan felt that it was very necessary for James Cameron to complete the "Avatar" trilogy in ten years...no, even within twelve years.


    This is an extremely difficult task. Ronan feels that it is more difficult than Relativity Entertainment to take the copyright of those classic cartoons from Disney.


    Back to the Future World Manor, Ronan asked the butler Nikia to make a cup of tea and went directly to the study.


    During the day, George Clint called him, and the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment completed the first draft script of the live-action film "Beauty and the Beast" and sent it to his work mailbox.


    Ronan took a serious look. The screenwriter team did exactly what he requested. The script basically copied the plot of the classic animated feature film without making much change.


    One of the main selling points of this kind of film is feelings and memories. Changing it rashly is the most stupid.


    In addition, Relativity Entertainment also has the right to use any music and songs in the animated feature film, which can easily evoke the audience''s memory.


    Nikia walked into the study with a teacup herself, Ronan asked casually: "Have you seen Disney''s animated film "Beauty and the Beast"?"


    "I have seen it." Nikia replied softly, "I saw it in the theater first, and then I saw it in the theater later."


    Ronan did not ask questions blindly, but rather a large proportion of the audience of "Beauty and the Beast" is women. The opinions of women who have watched animated feature films are very valuable: "Nikia, do you think there are young women in Hollywood Among the actors, who is the most suitable to play Bell?"


    Nikia thought for a while, and said, "Didn''t Miss Anne Hathaway acted as a Disney princess?"


    Ronan shook his head: "She is not suitable, and she may not be willing to act."


    Anne Hathaway finally got rid of the idol image of the princess, how could it be possible to easily revert back to play the princess again?


    "I am not particularly familiar with young Hollywood actresses." Nikia still said a name: "I think Emma Watson may be good."


    Ronan smiled: "Hermione?"


    The former live-action version of Bell seems to be played by Emma Watson, and the film was a huge success.


    Emma Watson now seems a little young, right?


    In this respect, I am not eager to make a decision. After all, many post-Hollywood actresses have outstanding looks.


    But Ronan has some doubts about Emma Watson. Hermione Granger is too popular now. Emma Watson plays Hermione Granger.


    In addition, Emma Watson''s pay is also a problem. With the current popularity of the "Harry Potter" series, if you want to invite Emma Watson to play the leading role, it is estimated that it will cost millions of dollars in pay.


    This price/performance ratio is not high at all.


    As for Emma Watson''s arrogant and difficult rumors, these are not within Ronan''s consideration.


    After reading the script, Ronan re-sent it to the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment to allow them to fine-tune the script to meet the needs of future shooting.


    If it goes well, this project will start next year, and it will be released in the holiday file in 2008 or the summer file in 2009.


    Ronan also has a plan on the budget. In addition to the main emotional card, the film must be beautiful, like a real fairy tale world, so the funds invested in special effects must be very high.


    Shahai Entertainment has set an initial production budget of 150 million U.S. dollars for "Beauty and the Beast".


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    With the return of funds from Shahai Entertainment, the manpower will be eased, and more live-action fairy tale film projects will be established.


    Such as "Sleeping Beauty", "The Little Mermaid", "Aladdin", "The Lion King" and "Cinderella" and so on.


    These are very valuable in adapting and shooting live-action movies.


    The adaptation of the script is similar to that of "Beauty and the Beast". It doesn''t matter what the original fairy tale looks like. The first thing to follow is the plot of the animated feature film.


    Feelings are one of the biggest selling points of these live-action fairy tale movies.


    In addition, things like "Fantasy Forest" also have operational value.


    As for "Mulan", Ronan is relatively cautious.


    This kind of caution does not come from the movie itself, but from outside the movie. After all, it is not easy for a movie to have a good box office performance in North America, but also to be widely accepted by the audience on the other side of the Pacific.


    If it is not done well, it means that it is not pleased inside and out, and it also corrupts the company''s reputation and becomes the target of attack.


    Ronan knows very well that great movies have no national boundaries, but the audience has national boundaries.


    Therefore, some aspects must be cautious.


    For example, he will never let Marvel Entertainment make so-called Oriental superhero movies.


    This is typically thankless.


    In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is no mention of the other side of the Pacific Ocean to avoid the power of Scissors.


    It is not wise to please deliberately. According to Ronan''s past experience, it is safest to completely ignore the existence of the other side of the Pacific in Hollywood movies.


    is like the strategy adopted by Relativity Entertainment.


    The business is carried out normally, keep a certain distance, and always keep silent.


    "The Incredibles" has also entered the oriental film market, just like other animated films of Pixar Studios, with continuous applause, but not at all, the box office is mediocre, with little harvest.


    The works of Pixar''s studio are always inconsistent on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    A good movie can hardly kill the whole world.


    Pixar Studio¡¯s animated feature films are almost without exception in the Oriental Cinema.


    However, in the home of Hollywood in North America, this animated feature film by Pixar Studios still maintains enough popularity. In addition to the box office, offline channels have also begun to generate continuous income for Relativity Entertainment.


    Once Hollywood''s animated films sell at the box office, the profits in the surrounding areas are often amazingly high.


    Less than a week after the release of "The Incredibles", it brought in sales revenue of up to 39.8 million U.S. dollars for Relativity Entertainment on offline channels.


    You know, the various copyright authorization negotiations for this film have not yet started.


    The copyright authorization of popular cartoons sells for hundreds of millions of dollars at all.


    With Thanksgiving approaching, the North American film market has once again become more popular, and more and more movies have begun to be released together.


    On a new weekend, there are several films with a scale of more than 2,000 theaters, many of which have very high reputations, such as "Charlotte''s Web" released by Paramount Pictures and produced by Twentieth Century Fox The release of "Borat" and Disney''s Touchstone Pictures'' "Time Effect" and so on.


    The latter is starring Denzel Washington, the Oscar winner for best actor.


    Although this is the second weekend before Thanksgiving, the intention of these films to get a slice of the pie during Thanksgiving is very obvious.


    To a certain extent, these films were released in groups and were also driven over.


    Because the next weekend, the weekend before Thanksgiving, there is a sequel to the super hit movie-"Wonderful Night at the Museum 2".


    The sequels of successful movies have always been difficult to provoke. Everyone knows this, so no movie is willing to collide head-on with the first super-selling "Museum Wonderful Night 2".


    These films have been released, and each one hopes to be the final winner, but there is no strength that can overwhelm the others.


    Instead, he entered "The Incredibles", which was released the next weekend. With the super stable trend of animated films, he snatched the title of champion from many newly released films and won the North American box office list this weekend.


    Compared to the first week of its release, the box office of "The Incredibles" only dropped less than 30% during the weekend, and received 54.17 million US dollars in three days!


    This super stable trend also helped the film''s North American box office to exceed 150 million U.S. dollars in one fell swoop, with a total of 152.78 million U.S. dollars.


    Among the several newly released films, the highest-grossing film is Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Borat", but only $26.11 million in the opening weekend earned him, and he can only look up to "The Incredibles."


    Now that the end of the year is approaching, the data from various aspects of the North American film market this year undoubtedly proves that this is a small film year. There are very few commercial films that are really big sellers. The annual box office champion was also booked early by "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: End of the World" .


    All major Hollywood studios, except for Relativity Entertainment, which has the same stable output and quality, the other large and medium-sized companies seem to lack masterpieces this year.


    Warner Bros. originally had high hopes, but the rush of "Superman Returns" has caused Warner Bros. to change the schedule of many movies and focus more on the future.


    At the same time, the North American awards season has also kicked off. Many films that are interested in winning this year''s awards have also increased their publicity.


    This year, three films under Relativity Entertainment will make an impact on the Oscars during the awards season. They are Martin Scorsese''s "Infinite Walker", Sophia Coppola''s "Juneo" and Pixar Studios'' "Superman". general mobilization".


    The latter has the clearest goal and the greatest possibility of winning. The award for the best animated feature film is generally accompanied by DreamWorks Animation Studios and Pixar Studios wins the award for the best animated feature film.


    The theme of "Juneo" and the investment of resources in Relativity Entertainment decided that this is a run-in film, and how many nominations can be made. Basically, the Oscar statuette has little hope.


    "Infernal Walker" will not be released in North America until December. This is Relativity Entertainment''s number one highlight in this awards season. The first goal is the best film, followed by Tom Cruise''s best actor and Martin Scorser. The best director award.


    Compared with the last time "Aviator" that hit the Oscars, Martin Scorsese, who has returned to the gang theme, is undoubtedly more emboldened.


    Besides, the previous defeat was precisely the qualification for this time.


    Ronan also took the time to chat with Martin Scorsese about the awards of this award season. Compared with the previous time, Martin Scorsese''s mentality is much more stable and he is not so worried.


    Even this failure is not the end of the world for Martin Scorsese. Clint Eastwood is so old that he can still direct films, and Martin Scorsese can do the same.


    The key to Ronan''s advice is to let Martin Scorsese not be high-profile, nor does he need to be high-profile.


    As long as "Infernal Walker" is released normally, the whole world knows that Martin Scorsese will hit the Oscar for best director and best picture again, and there is no need to say it.


    is too high-profile, but it will make people feel too deliberate. It may cause some neutrals to resent and become a sub-item.


    Actually, Ronan felt that the chances of Martin Scorsese winning the prize were infinite as long as the prize was rushed step by step.


    Surprisingly Winning and the like are not suitable for Martin Scorsese and his films.


    As for Tom Cruise''s best actor, Ronan also specifically chatted with Tom Cruise.


    Perhaps it was the entanglement with his former agent Pat Kinsley a few years ago. Tom Cruise is now in a very good state of mind: "Of course I am happy to get the best actor, the Golden Man. If I can''t get it. It doesn¡¯t matter. In fact, I understand that this best actor is just icing on the cake for me now, and it can no longer affect my status in Hollywood."


    Ronan also agreed with Tom Cruise''s words: "Oscar is more of an honor for you, other aspects are optional, but Embassy Pictures will actively PR for you, as long as there is a chance, we still strive to win back That little golden man."


    Tom Cruise said: "I have prepared 5 million dollars on my side, and you ask Embassy Pictures to keep in touch with my team."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "No problem."


    "How likely is Martin to win the prize?" Tom Cruise asked curiously.


    Ronan replied directly: "No matter who the competitor is, Martin has the greatest chance of winning."


    This has nothing to do with "Infinite Walker" but the capital that Martin Scorsese has accumulated over the years.


    Tom Cruise reminded: "Clint Eastwood is here again this year, and it will be released in December of the New Year. You have to be careful."


    "I know." Ronan knew something about it: "Old Cowboy used the shots of one film and cut two films. It was really amazing. But he just won the best director, Golden Man, two years ago. It''s impossible. Get another one immediately."


    In terms of voting by judges, it is generally rare to vote for those who have just won the prize recently.


    Besides, although "Flags of Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima" are good, they are not top-notch in the works directed by Clint Eastwood.


    Then, the two discussed potential competitors for the best actor.


    In fact, the overall competitive strength of the best actor in this year''s Oscar is not strong, but Ronan vaguely remembers that once a black actor won the Oscar winner.


    Compared to the natural skin color advantage of blacks, Tom Cruise doesn''t seem to have much advantage.


    Ronan didn''t think too much, this kind of thing can only be said at the time, since the beginning of the new century, Oscars have produced too many black movie kings, maybe the judges should strike a balance.


    After all, it has not yet reached the point where the nomination standard is measured by skin color.


    It won¡¯t take too long. There will be huge changes in Hollywood and the entire Western world¡¯s award criteria, and more messy standards will be added to the factors that seriously affect the award.


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 Chapter 977： Who is worse than who

    Before Thanksgiving, Ronan saw the film that won the Oscar for Best Actor and also knew who Tom Cruise¡¯s biggest potential competitor was.


    Forest Whitaker, a black actor with a rich resume.


    "The Last Dictatorship", released by Fox Searchlight, chose to start screenings in North America one week before Thanksgiving, in order to qualify for admission to all outpost awards during the awards season.


    In some ways, this is also a manifestation of lack of confidence.


    Those strong award-winning films often enter December, and even start to be released in mid-December, regardless of the outpost awards in December, including major film critic awards. The goal is directed at the real weather vane, the major Hollywood. Union awards.


    Ronan took a special look at some clips of "The Last Dictatorship" obtained by the public relations team. In terms of acting alone, Forest Whitaker is no better than Tom Cruise in "The Infinite Walker", even compared to Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond" is not much better.


    Acting to a certain level is a very subjective thing.


    "The Last Dictatorship" is about Uganda''s former ruling general Amin, and it is also a standard African black theme.


    Compared with North American black-themed films, Relativity Entertainment has rich experience in dealing with black-African films during the awards season. Once in the black-African theme competition, Will Smith was awarded the Oscar for Best Actor.


    In fact, no matter what the move is, it is enough to grasp it a little better¡ªAmerican blacks never think that African blacks are the same group as them.


    This seemingly subtle mentality can affect the choices of many people.


    Since "The Infinite Walker" is going to hit the Oscars, Ronan doesn''t mind getting a few more awards, and one more Oscar for best actor, maybe tens of millions of dollars in revenue.


    He also looked specifically at Tom Cruise¡¯s other potential competitors, the most likely to be nominated, Brad Pitt who starred in "Sky Tower" and Leonardo who starred in "Blood Diamond"- DiCaprio.


    Needless to say, the former is more than Tom Cruise and Leonardo not recruiting college judges to see, the latter¡¯s road to Oscar **** has just begun.


    The biggest competitor is actually Forest Whitaker.


    Now that I want to get an Oscar, while holding myself up, I have to find a way to hold back my competitors.


    The role of the latter point has become more and more prominent.


    Besides, "The Last Warlord" is a work by Fox in the 20th century, so why not entertain the theory of relativity?


    The weekend before Thanksgiving, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "Museum Wonderful Night 2" at the Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.


    This is a family movie that is really suitable for Thanksgiving. It has the first success, including Ben Stiller and Robin Williams and other stars who have returned, attracting a large number of fans.


    The sequel to the big-selling movie, as long as it works well, there will never be a shortage of audiences.


    And the audience will increase significantly compared to the first one.


    Of course, the increase is not only the audience, but also the production cost. Compared with the production budget of only 75 million US dollars for the first film, the second one has soared to 120 million US dollars.


    This is still a long-term relationship between Ben Stiller and Robin Williams and other key creators. Otherwise, the production cost of the second film may go straight to 150 million US dollars.


    Ronan also came to Washington, D.C., but did not attend the premiere. Instead, he accepted the invitation of Heitan students and participated in several gatherings in succession to further broaden his network in Washington.


    Hei Tan has already begun to make full preparations for the next general election. His biggest competitor in the Democratic Party may be his wife.


    Is the next black or woman?


    Someone once said that the American election after entering the new century has become a worse event.


    Rotten worse than anyone, the worse one...


    In addition, Ronan also met the New York real estate developer whose surname was Tang, and he didn''t want to talk about his style.


    Relativity Entertainment also has contacts with him, seeking benefits from various parties, this is the usual practice of large companies.


    is the daughter who follows Tang, very distinctive.


    This is also a socialite well-known to New Yorkers, but Ronan has no interest in her. People who are interested in her basically died in the hands of the beast.


    For the sake of safety, Ronan didn''t even speak to her.


    "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2" has also been successfully launched in North American theaters. This kind of comedy adventure and family fun film that can be enjoyed by children down to 5 years old and the whole family is very suitable for the whole family on Thanksgiving.


    This type of film is often the most popular in the market around Thanksgiving.


    On the first weekend of the North American release, "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2" won $70.5 million in the box office, replacing "The Incredibles" as the North American box office leader, and at the same time, it can also declare the success of the sequel.


    In just five days, the North American box office of this film exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    Thanks to the approaching Thanksgiving Day and the audience foundation laid by the first film, "Museum Wonderful Night 2" was also screened in many overseas markets at the same time, with nearly 100 million US dollars in the first weekend overseas.


    According to the analysis of the first-line market data, the Embassy Pictures estimated that the final North American box office of "Museum Wonderful Night 2" reached 250 million US dollars, and the global box office was 500 million US dollars. It is not very difficult.


    "The Incredibles" also began its second week of screening overseas. The overseas box office totaled US$212.68 million, and the global box office easily exceeded US$400 million.


    Pixar Studio¡¯s animated feature films are still the existence that sweeps the global film market.


    Of course, except for markets on the other side of the Pacific.


    After "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2", only two films under Relativity Entertainment have not been released this year. One is for the awards season and is directed by Martin Scorsese. The other is in The comedy movie "The Hangover" released before Christmas.


    The latter has already finished filming and production, and due to schedule reasons, it has been delayed until the holiday file, and it is finally determined to be released before Christmas.


    As a typical feces comedy, it is impossible to expect this kind of film to gain a sensational fame. The only goal of Relativity Entertainment is to make money.


    After Ronan returned to Los Angeles, Bradley Cooper came specifically to find him once.


    Bradley Cooper has a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment. In addition to the sequel of "The Hangover", he does not want to appear in other **** comedy movies. I hope Ronan can understand and also hope to get other types from Shahai Entertainment. Roles and opportunities.


    Ronan said he would consider it.


    This is not surprising. For celebrities and directors, the style of **** comedy is undoubtedly very low. Stars or directors who came from this ranks hope to be transformed. Stars or directors who have become famous will not easily step in...


    There are not many people like James Franco.


    Originally, Ronan had an idea about Bradley Cooper, but it was a pity that Warner Bros. didn''t respond, and Bradley Cooper itself needs to continue to hone.


    Now Bradley Cooper is just a pure **** comedy star.


    The day before Thanksgiving, Charles Rowan of Warner Bros. suddenly took the initiative to visit.


    "Why do you have time to come over?" Ronan received Charles Rowan in the reception room: "I heard that you have been busy lately."


    Charles Rowan smiled and said, "I want to talk to you about "The Dark Knight"."


    Ronan''s heart moved, did something unexpected happen? But his face asked calmly: "We are all old friends, so just just say something."


    Charles Rowan said: "Remember what I said about the "Batman" movie series proposal?"


    "Of course, I remember it very clearly." Ronan specifically reminded: "I made a condition at the time, and Warner Bros. never responded."


    Charles Rowan didn¡¯t have the slightest embarrassment on his face. Instead, he said, ¡°Which movies do you want Warner Bros. to exchange for? There must be an explanation? Otherwise, Warner Bros. is not easy to measure.¡±


    Ronan didn¡¯t answer his words, instead he asked: ¡°Charles, we are not outsiders, and there are some things that don¡¯t need to go in circles. I just wanted to ask if Warner Bros. held an internal preview for The Dark Knight, and then... ¡­"


    He didn''t say the following words, but the other party would definitely understand.


    Charles Rowan''s face changed slightly, and soon returned to normal. The director of the crew is completely inclined to relativistic entertainment. Warner Bros. has acted and it is impossible to hide Ronan.


    Indeed, Warner Bros. held an internal preview for "The Dark Knight" more than once, and the result was a sensation.


    So Kevin Tesuhara picked up the trade he threw aside again.


    "There is such a thing." Charles Rowan could only answer.


    Ronan said, "I don''t think it is necessary to talk at this stage."


    Charles Rowan hurriedly said: "Ronan..."


    Ronan raised his hand and interrupted him: "Charles, the bargaining chips are different from the one year ago and now. Now and next year, the bargaining chips are also different."


    Charles Rowan understood Ronan''s meaning, his face was expressionless, and he didn''t know what to say.


    Ronan said directly: "After the release of "The Dark Knight" next year, it will not be too late for us to talk about the investment and copyright of "The Dark Knight Rises". Relativity Entertainment is not in a hurry. You have enough patience to wait another six months.


    "I will feed your words back to Kevin." Charles Rowan knows very well that with the strength of Relativity Entertainment, Warner Bros. cannot force Ronan to give up the "Batman" series: "I hope this will not affect Relativity Entertainment and Warner. Brother¡¯s cooperation."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I hope not."


    "The Dark Knight" is about to be released in half a year. It is impossible for Ronan to give up his investment in "The Dark Knight Rises" on the terms of a year ago. Warner Bros. will try to think that "The Dark Knight" may explode and want to benefit. Maximization is not impossible, just increase the trading weight.


    In half a year, Relativity Entertainment can wait. I wonder if Warner Bros. will continue to wait.

 Chapter 978： The effect of broken love on career success

    Thanksgiving, a traditional North American holiday, Relativity Entertainment also has a holiday. Non-duty personnel such as Ronan do not need to go to work in the company.


    It was not cold in Los Angeles at the end of November, and the sun was still shining. Ronan was sitting in the garden alone, listening to Taylor Swift''s latest album of the same name, and almost fell asleep.


    Relativity Entertainment recently established a music distribution department and signed three singers.


    This distribution department is small, but quite professional. Relying on the film distribution channels of Embassy Pictures, it can distribute records and digital songs in most markets around the world.


    Ronan did not object either. Music is an important part of the entertainment distribution business. The distribution channels of Embassy Pictures are readily available, and the profit margins of records and digital songs are surprisingly high.


    As he was very new to this area and had not actively explored it before, Robert Iger proposed a plan and naturally would not object.


    Moreover, the three singers signed by the Records Department of Relativity Entertainment are all of the kind who can feed a large record company by one person.


    Among the three people, the only one who has released a film is Taylor Swift. Her eponymous album was released in October. Thanks to the super hit of "Hannah Montana" on Netflix in September, Taylor Swift. Swift is attracting a large number of young fans, and it can be said to be the most popular youth idol today.


    There are too many teenagers who grew up listening to Taylor Swift''s voice. After all, this is the voice actor of the famous Pink Pig.


    His debut was half the sky, and Taylor Swift''s star career had an open start.


    As before, Taylor Swift initially took a rural style. If he wants to become a top queen, he must leave the village in the future.


    Unlike ordinary stars, Taylor Swift is very good at making news. Perhaps she herself hasn''t realized how sensational effects can be caused when the media pays attention to the relationship between her boyfriend and composing songs.


    Ronan heard from Scott that Andrea, Taylor''s mother, had a headache for Taylor Swift''s frequent boyfriend changes.


    For American teenagers, it¡¯s not a big deal to change boyfriends when they fall in love in high school, but they change every semester, and parents will worry too.


    In accordance with Ronan''s request, Relativity Entertainment set up a service team specifically for Taylor Swift to create the girl singer in all aspects.


    No one knows better than Ronan the value of Taylor Swift in the future.


    A popular singer raises a company, the former Taylor Swift is a typical example.


    Now coupled with the relativistic entertainment that is far more powerful than the once big machine, Taylor Swift may be even better in the future.


    Like Taylor Swift, the other female singer signed by Relativity Entertainment is also from the film and television drama project of Shahai Entertainment.


    Many well-known, Taylor Swift¡¯s earliest collaboration with Shahai Entertainment originated from the dubbing of "Little Pig Page".


    With just this dubbing work, Taylor Swift, as a voice actor, made millions of dollars.


    Another female singer is from the UK. She currently has a movie for Shahai Entertainment called "Hairspray".


    That''s right, this man is Adele Adkins.


    According to "Hairspray" producer John Worster''s observations through filming on set, Adele''s singing talent and strength are far higher than acting, and taking the actor route is a waste of talent.


    Therefore, Adele came into the sight of the record department naturally.


    When the British singer and actress heard that there was a chance to release a record, he did not hesitate to ignore the strong opposition from his family, and said that after the shooting of "Hairspray", he would abandon the actor line and devote himself to singing career.


    Adele is also a female singer-songwriter, and even the first single is ready.


    This single is called "The Lost in Love", Ronan also listened to the original recording version, Adele''s strength is beyond doubt.


    Also, this song written by Adele is similar to the song written by Taylor Swift, and it is also from an ex-boyfriend.


    According to the information obtained by Ronan, the creation of "The Lost in Love" was inspired by Adele Adkins''s six-month love experience: Adele Adkins witnessed her boyfriend and other women in a bar. , Punched her boyfriend in anger.


    After being kicked out of the bar by her boyfriend, Adele walked on the sidewalk alone, thinking about her true pursuit.


    At this time, she had a sudden inspiration and worked hard to record the song idea on the phone, thus creating the song.


    It can only be said that behind every successful female singer, there are a dozen ex-boyfriends as a foreshadowing.


    It is impossible to write a song without the excitement of an ex-boyfriend.


    It is estimated that the men who are written into the song are in a bad mood. If the song happens to be very popular, it is estimated that they will turn against their ex-girlfriends.


    Female singers don¡¯t care, do you think the old lady is talking about love? So naive!


    If Adele can also become popular, it can also be regarded as a broken love.


    It can be seen that broken love has a great effect on career success!


    Art really comes from life!


    Doesn''t all success come from broken love? There are ready-made examples in real life!


    One day in the future, if someone asks Ronan about his successful experience, Ronan will solemnly tell them-teenagers, do you want to succeed? Find a woman to break up first!


    The third singer came from the discovery of Netflix videos.


    Before, there was a Canadian teenager who uploaded a video of a cover song through Netflix. He won a large number of supporters on Netflix and became a famous video publisher on Netflix.


    Just as Ed Stafford was recommended to Relativity Entertainment, Netflix also recommended this Canadian teenager to Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan personally watched a ten-second cover video of a Canadian teenager, and then immediately sent someone to contact the teenager and his family.


    Because Ronan is very sure, this Canadian teenager is called Justin Bieber.


    Today, Justin Bieber and his parents have come to Los Angeles and have formally signed a contract with the Recording Department of Relativity Entertainment, and began to do some professional preparations for the future release of records, such as professional dance training and singing training.


    Justin Bieber is less than thirteen years old and is in a period of changing voice and is not in a hurry to release records.


    At the same time, Ronan also asked the Embassy Pictures to hire a special teacher to teach him cultural classes and the like. Even if he continues to be a hooligan in the future, he must also be a cultural hooligan.


    By Justin Bieber, Ronan also thought of the Silly Face Na who had split and combined with him countless times. This is also related to the memory brought by Taylor Swift. The former Silly Face Na looks like Taylor Swift. The core members of the huge girlfriends group, it seems that Sha Mian Na is a typical Disney child star, and should still be working on the Disney Children''s Channel.


    Ronan also asked to go to the Disney Children''s Channel to dig people.


    Now that there is a record department, certain achievements must be made. Naturally, the more good resources, the better.


    Unfortunately, compared to the film and television industry, Ronan is not much different from the North American pop music scene, especially the pop music scene after the new century.


    I can remember Taylor Swift, Adele, and Justin Bieber because they are so famous.


    By the way, there are dygaga and Beyonc¨¦.


    The dress of the former is far more famous than the song.


    The latter can make Ronan remember that more comes from Will Smith.


    Ronan still remembers that at certain parties, Will Smith hooked up with the Destiny''s True Girl trio at one time, and there must be my teacher in a trio.


    He turned off the vague player and recorded all the mobile phones he found. Later, through Connie, he would pass it to the Embassy Pictures and let them find someone.


    If the record business goes well, Ronan is also considering the establishment of a separate record company.


    The future is the era of digital recording, and Netflix is ??a very good service platform.


    Ronan wrote this down, and will find time to discuss with Robert Iger later.


    With the marketing channels of Embassy Films spreading all over the world, it is not difficult to create a record channel, and it will not take a few years for physical records to exist in name only.


    The real profitability of singers and record companies basically comes from the digital business.


    For some reason, Ronan suddenly thought of Michael Jackson. This black pop king has half or all of the copyrights of Elvis, The Beatles and his own records.


    In the digital payment era, what a fortune is this? How many people will be jealous?


    But their owner has no ability to protect them...


    Ronan shook his head quickly to stop himself from thinking about it. Compared to some large groups and companies, he thought he still had principles and bottom lines.


    Even if you set up a record company, it is more focused on the future than on the past.


    As for Michael Jackson, Relativity Entertainment did not have any intersection with him in the past, and there will not be any in the future.


    Ronan wrote down these things, took out his mobile phone to check the time, and after calculating the time zone difference, he dialed a number.


    The bell rang, and it didn''t take long for someone to pick it up. It seemed a little messy over there.


    "Hi, Ronan." Jessica Felton''s voice came through the receiver: "How come you have time to call me?"


    Ronan said casually: "Thanksgiving today, call to greet He immediately asked: "How is your place? Is the crew still safe? "


    Jessica Felton¡¯s voice was very calm: "The crew is off today and held an event to celebrate. I am, okay, I am ready to leave the party. They can''t let go of me if I am here."


    Ronan laughed: "This shows that the crew is a little afraid of you."


    Jessica Felton also smiled: "Not afraid of me, but the power in my hands."


    Ronan asked, "What are you going to do?"


    "What else can I do?" Jessica Felton said naturally: "Look at the report, synthesize various data, and prepare for the next stage of work."


    "Pay attention to rest." Ronan said concerned: "Don''t be too tired."


    Jessica Felton replied: "I will."


    Ronan thought about his schedule: "Before Christmas, I might go to Rio."


    ()

 Chapter 979： Record company

    Rio de Janeiro, Sheraton Hotel.


    After reading the latest road inspection report and comparing it with the report provided by the Rio City Hall, Jessica Felton could not say anything other than lamenting the unreliability of Brazilian government agencies.


    Fortunately, she doesn''t trust Brazilians very much and hires a professional company to conduct inspections in advance, otherwise the road closure during shooting may cause major problems.


    The time and location of the road closure are wrong, and it is not impossible to paralyze traffic in half of Rio de Janeiro.


    The inland of Rio is blocked into a pot of porridge, and it seems that it does not directly affect the crew, but Jessica Felton, as a producer, looks higher and more long-term.


    If the crew closed the road for the first two filmings, it would cause serious traffic problems in half of Rio de Janeiro. The Rio City Hall will definitely have doubts in the future. With the above problems, it may not even give the crew so much freedom of shooting.


    Therefore, Jessica Felton put the difficulties and preparations ahead.


    You must not wait for a huge trouble to solve the problem, it would be too late.


    Jessica Felton collected the two reports and took a shower in the bathroom. Like all women, she took care of her skin while sitting in front of the makeup mirror.


    Although she is born with strong capital and multi-national hybrids have brought natural good skin, she also knows the importance of maintenance for women.


    No force can fight time, but maintenance can delay the flow of time on the skin.


    With the mask attached and changing into a refreshing home outfit, Jessica Felton opened the balcony door of the suite and sat under the starry sky, looking at the brightly lit white beach in the distance.


    Today is Thanksgiving. Tonight should be reunited with her family. Because of work needs, she came to a strange city, facing the sea alone.


    Jessica Felton suddenly had an urge to go to the beach, even if he looked at people.


    But reason told her that going to the beach alone at night is a stupid idea. Those young people who play on the beach may take out their pistols from under the sand at any time, not only robbing outsiders¡¯ finances, but also making beautiful women pay more painfully. The price.


    After all, this is the city of God, a city that even God cannot shelter.


    Jessica Felton thought of Ronan''s bodyguards specially sent to the crew. The huge security team was even more exaggerated than when "Pirates of the Caribbean" was filmed.


    But she also knows that in this city, no amount of strict security measures can be excessive.


    Two days ago, when Jessica Felton led the crew to work outdoors, she had witnessed that seven or eight children, bare-chested and only about ten years old, walked around on the road seemingly casually. When arriving at a pair of tourists who were obviously from abroad, he suddenly took out a knife and robbed the couple of all the valuable things.


    These people did not dare to provoke a crew with many security personnel and police escort, but they are a true portrayal of Rio''s chaos.


    Jessica Felton was thinking, with such a long knife hidden in the crotch, wouldn''t those children be afraid of injury?


    Sitting on the balcony, looking at the crowded beach, Jessica Felton forced herself to look away.


    "Today is Thanksgiving." Jessica Felton said to herself: "I just don''t feel comfortable with this strange city."


    Compared to Rio de Janeiro, she prefers Los Angeles, even though it is as messy as Rio.


    Jessica Felton returned to the room, forced herself to turn her attention to work, found the financial report that the assistant had just submitted, and looked at it seriously.


    The data that could be easily seen in the past is now blurred, and it seems a little messy inside.


    Jessica Felton put down the financial report, and gently pinched the smooth forehead. There were almost no wrinkles on the wheat-colored skin.


    This is a smart, sensible and independent woman. She quickly understood the crux of the problem: "Today is Thanksgiving. I need to rest and I need to find someone... to talk."


    After communicating this point, Jessica Felton immediately brought her mobile phone and called her family, but after hanging up, she looked at a certain number in the address book and subconsciously pressed callback.


    As usual, Jessica Felton did not say much, but discussed some work issues very seriously with Ronan in Los Angeles, especially the road closure filming in Rio de Janeiro.


    She hung up the call after only less than three minutes, then turned off the phone and went to sleep.


    As a professional woman with great work pressure, insomnia and dreams are normal, but Jessica Felton slept very well tonight, and it was dawn the next day.


    Jessica Felton never thought about why this was, and she never considered this issue. Just after having breakfast, she led a team of producers to Rio City Hall to discuss road closures. .


    Los Angeles, Beverly Hills.


    After the Thanksgiving holiday, Ronan and Robert Iger got together to discuss the newly established music distribution department.


    "Because of Taylor Swift''s relationship, we set up a music distribution department."


    This is a discussion between the two. Robert Iger said it very directly: "At the beginning of the establishment of this department, on the one hand, Taylor Swift showed a musical talent that far surpassed his peers, on the other hand, it was also in order to take into consideration Scott Swift."


    The latter point is quite important in the eyes of Robert Iger. After all, Scott is the head of the Pacific Investment Foundation, and the Pacific Investment Foundation has always been responsible for raising funds for Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan said: "Taylor Swift''s first album of the same name has proven that we have made no mistakes in this step."


    Robert Iger said: "At that time, it was just a stopgap measure. Two more singers joined in the future. Today you proposed a few more candidates. This makes me think that the plan for the recording department should be advanced."


    Ronan asked curiously: "What is the specific plan?"


    He basically didn''t even bother about the establishment of the recording department. It was completely planned and implemented by Robert Iger.


    Robert Iger said in detail: "By making the recording department independent as a subsidiary, we can fully rely on the marketing channels of Embassy Pictures to create a record distribution channel, just like Polygram used the record channel to create a film distribution channel. In terms of issuance, the business of digital issuance is becoming more and more important, which is also an opportunity for new companies."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I also agree with the establishment of a separate record company, but..."


    Robert Iger understood Ronan¡¯s concerns, found a pile of information from his hand, handed it to Ronan, and said, ¡°We directly bought a record company, and professional matters should be handled by professional companies.¡±


    This is also an idea advocated by Ronan, so he took the information seriously.


    Robert Iger continued: "Big Machine Records, a small record company with offices in Burbank, was founded in 2005 by Scott Pochetta. Before founding Big Machine Records, Scott- Bocetta has worked for Universal Records for many years and led a 13-person team to resign and start a business collectively. They have extremely rich experience in the recording industry."


    Ronan has never heard of Scott Pochetta, but Big Machine Records knows, because this was the record company where Taylor Swift was once, and it became popular and created the country queen Taylor-S. Wift.


    It seems that Taylor Swift came out of the village and changed other record companies. Ronan doesn''t know which one he changed to.


    But judging from the various experiences of Taylor Swift in the early and mid-term, it is undoubtedly extremely successful for the big machine to build her.


    "This company is not big?" Ronan asked.


    Robert Iger said: "There are currently less than 30 employees, but we have an independent recording studio, a professional distribution and promotion team, and a contracted singer." He thought of one thing: "By the way, I listened to Si Kurt mentioned that when Taylor Swift was studying in Nashville, Scott Pochetta and the Big Machine Company had contact with her, but she sternly refused."


    Ronan couldn''t help being a little curious: "Who is the signing singer of Big Machine?"


    "A female singer named Catherine Elizabeth Hudson once served as the lead dancer and backing vocalist for Britney Spears." Since Robert Iger proposed to buy Big Machine Records, he must have done a detailed understanding: "The Big Machine is working for She is preparing for her first record, which is scheduled to be released next year. Scott Pochetta also gave the female singer a new stage name, called Katy Perry."


    The name first gave Ronan an inexplicable sense of familiarity, and then pictures of Hulanlan and San Fat appeared in his mind.


    It was a movie. Hulanlan fired at San Fat in the tank, and San Fat exploded with the helicopter in the high-pitched female voice "oh" and "oh".


    That''s right, the songs that appeared in the "Interview" several times were sung by Katy Perry. Ronan can''t remember the specific name. It seems to be related to Independence Day.


    It seems that Big Machine Records has missed Taylor Swift, and has not been idle, and has found another potential female singer.


    The company¡¯s boss and the person in charge of operations are here and can make decisions.


    After looking through the information, Ronan said directly: "Bob, follow your instructions, buy Big Machine Records, and set up a separate record company."


    Robert Iger said: "It will take about a month Ronan nodded: "You let go and work. "


    With the power of relativity entertainment, it can be said that it is very simple to swallow small companies such as big machines.


    Relativity Entertainment previously concentrated all its resources on the development of the film and television business. This is where it is today. Now it can appropriately allocate some resources to develop new businesses.


    According to Robert Iger, the most important thing in this deal is people, and Scott Pochetta and his team are very capable.


    Ronan also has an idea. After the record company is established, he recruits singers from all over the world, and maybe he can meet his impressive names.


    Many singers in the past may have seen their names or listened to related songs inadvertently, but let him think about it, it is difficult to remember.


    In addition, Ronan also received a call from the other side of the Pacific Ocean. A team from the National Television Station in the East came to Los Angeles to get in touch with Relativity Entertainment, hoping to achieve cooperation in some aspects.

 Chapter 980： Free license

    In just five days, Robert Iger settled Big Machine Records, Relativity Entertainment acquired Big Machine for $6 million, and Scott Pochetta and his team also stayed on.


    The real value of this company is the team of Scott Pochetta.


    As for Katy Perry, the singer who didn''t even release a record is just one of many girls who dream of becoming famous.


    The acquisition was negotiated, the record department merged with Big Machine Records, and Robert Iger planned to establish a separate branch. The record company still stayed in Burbank instead of moving into the Theory of Relativity Building.


    Ronan also took time to look at the Big Machine Records. In the future digital age, the paid downloads of a popular singer will continue to set new records.


    At present, Big Machine Records owns four signed singers Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Adele and Justin Bieber. The future is worth looking forward to.


    At the same time, Relativity Entertainment also found silly face Na.


    This girl named Selena Gomez is currently a small actor of Disney Children''s Channel and is currently starring in Disney''s magical comedy "Boy Wizard".


    Immediately, Relativity Entertainment transferred the relevant information to Big Machine Records, allowing the record company to dig people.


    In addition, Adele strongly recommended her classmates to Big Machine Records and starred in Jessica Cornish in Hairspray.


    The British actress also has a higher level of singing than acting, and after filming "Hairspray", Jessica Cornish regained her stage name-jessie-j.


    Professional matters are left to professional people. Ronan doesn''t care about whether to sign a contract or not, and let the head of Big Machine Records, Scott Pochetta, be in charge.


    Scott Pochetta is not optimistic about Jessica Cornish''s future. Judging by years of experience in the industry, it is very difficult for Jessica Cornish to enter the first line in the future.


    Ronan didn''t take it to heart. Even the singer he hadn''t heard of was probably not a popular person.


    Another not-so-good news came. Connie¡¯s assistant team searched the North American music and entertainment circles, but did not find a female singer named Gaga.


    Ronan expressed helplessness. Dygaga must be a stage name, but the real name is probably not even clear to fans of Gaga.


    This kind of thing can only take its course.


    At the Theory of Relativity Building, the post-production studio of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan met Taylor Swift, who had just finished dubbing Peppa Pig for the new season.


    Compared to the last time, although Taylor Swift still has instant noodles, she is well-dressed and tells people around her that she is already a big star.


    "Hello, Uncle Anderson." Taylor Swift was as polite as ever before Ronan: "It''s been a long time."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Taylor, you seem to be taller again."


    Taylor Swift scratched the instant noodles and said, "Only one point."


    Ronan reminded: "You have to pay attention to your body shape."


    Probably because of being too tall and too skinny, Taylor Swift has a hunched chest and a very problematic body shape.


    Taylor Swift also knew his problem, so he straightened his waist and straightened his chest again, saying, "I have started to correct."


    Ronan didn''t say any more, and asked: "How does it feel to be a star? Is it stressed?"


    Taylor Swift''s eyes lit up in an instant: "Can I say that being a star feels great?"


    Ronan smiled: "You like it."


    Many celebrities are complaining about whether it is an airport or a hotel, endless announcements, no private life, etc., but countless people dream of being like them.


    These celebrities who like to complain will soon panic if there is no announcement or attention.


    Ronan saw Chris Renard and George Clint and was about to leave. Taylor Swift suddenly asked in a low voice: "I belong to Big Machine Records now. I don''t feel like a member of Relativity Entertainment... ¡­"


    "You have always been a member of Relativity Entertainment." Ronan calmed her heart: "Taylor, sing well, act well, fall in love well, the future belongs to you."


    Taylor Swift was a bit inexplicable, but he heard that Ronan was encouraging her, and immediately said, "I will."


    Ronan thought of Scott and added: "If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved, you can call me directly. Do you know my number?"


    Taylor Swift pointed to his forehead: "Always remember."


    Ronan joined Chris Leonard and George Clint and walked towards the nearby reception room.


    "Are you here?" Luo Nan asked as he walked.


    George Clint replied: "He has already come. This time, a person in charge of the other party''s National Central Television, China Film Group introduced."


    Chris Leonard knew nothing about the other side of the Pacific, and asked: "Hasn''t "Peppa Pig" entered the market there?"


    George Clint said: "It''s just that the local TV station introduced the first season, with a small broadcast range, and the three-year license expired."


    Ronan strode to the reception room, allowing him to come out in person. On the one hand, the vast market on the other side of the Pacific has unlimited future value. Even if there are all kinds of piracy, Relativity Entertainment is still profitable. On the other hand, the sculpture of China Film Group will follow him in person By phone, the person who came was a friend of the mountain eagle.


    The people over there are very particular about human relations, and Ronan has never minded going out in person when it comes to market development.


    Ronan pushed the door of the meeting room, and Danny Donald, the senior president of overseas operations of Embassy Pictures and also of Chinese descent, immediately greeted him with a middle-aged man wearing glasses.


    Danny Donald gave an introduction to both sides: "Mr. Liu, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson. Ronan, this is Steve Liu, the deputy director of Oriental National Television."


    Ronan smiled and shook hands with each other: "Mr. Liu, I am very happy to meet you."


    This Mr. Liu is polite, much like a scholar: "It is my honor to meet Mr. Anderson."


    Afterwards, Ronan shook hands with the entourage behind Steve Liu one by one, and the two parties were seated for the guest and the host. After a brief greeting, he quickly entered the topic.


    Steve Liu took the lead in saying: "This time our channel has an exchange event with Hollywood. I led a team to visit the Relativity Entertainment Company, including the post-production studio and on-site shooting of the crew. I was very impressed and learned a lot."


    With a polite smile, Ronan said politely: "We can deepen our cooperation and exchange more. All the crews and projects of Relativity Entertainment are open to you. If you are interested, you can visit, inspect and communicate at any time."


    He specifically mentioned: "Although Mr. Han and I have not met many times, they have always kept in touch. I also hope that this friendship can be turned into a bridge for communication and cooperation between the two sides."


    When it comes to speaking beautiful words, Ronan has long been trained, and compared to other people in Hollywood, he can obviously make the other person feel respected.


    Do not underestimate this point. In the market on the other side of the Pacific, it can directly affect the success or failure of cooperation.


    Steve Liu and his assistant looked at each other. He was in a good mood, and he was more comfortable. I have long heard that Hollywood''s Relativity Entertainment values ??its partners in the East and respects film or television workers from Asia, Ronan Anderson. I also have a very good reputation. After the interview, the rumors are true.


    "Mr. Han asked me to greet you." Steve Liu always smiled: "He looks forward to seeing Mr. Anderson again in the East."


    Ronan politely said: "As long as the time is right, I will definitely go to the East again."


    In fact, with his current status and status, it is not particularly convenient to go there in person. If you go through formal business interviews, it may even cause a certain sensation.


    The highest level over there might have to see him.


    Steve Liu turned to say: "The works of Relativity Entertainment have a great influence in the East and are also very popular with the audience. I am here this time, besides inspection, exchanges and learning, there is another task, hoping to introduce your company''s works ."


    Ronan pretended not to know the other party''s purpose, and asked directly: "Which work do you want to introduce?"


    "I am in charge of the children''s animation business in the station." Steve Liu said: "We hope to introduce your company''s children''s animation series "Little Pig Peppa".


    Ronan didn''t even think about it, so he responded, "I agree in principle."


    Compared to the Western market, "Little Pig Peppa" has a limited spread in the East, far from becoming a hit work, and it is far away from the level of "What is Peppa".


    This requires increased communication and promotion efforts. For now, there is no better platform than national television.


    Steve Liu knows that Ronan¡¯s words have other meanings behind them, but as a national TV station, there are many restrictions in some aspects.


    "This cooperation will become a testimony of the friendship between our two sides." Steve Liu seems to be a gentle scholar, but he is undoubtedly personal in this position: "Mr. Anderson, we have 12 points of cooperation. Come in sincerity, but some practical difficulties are also before us. We are a developing country with a relatively backward economy and limited funds..."


    Listening to these familiar words Ronan has no waves in his heart. The other side of the Pacific is undoubtedly very smart and will always be a developing country.


    But for "Little Pig Page", he had a plan before he came over, and he had already thought about it.


    In some things, giving up in the short term is to make more profits in the long run.


    Ronan said calmly: "Mr. Liu, I understand your difficulties and your sincerity. Relativity Entertainment values ??every partner, no matter where the partner comes from."


    Steve Liu breathed a sigh of relief, and the negotiations seemed to go smoother than expected.


    Ronan continued: "This cooperation is our first time. Relativity Entertainment also has enough sincerity and wants to make more friends and partners. In this way, Relativity Entertainment can be just like "Little Pig Page" In the first two seasons, you will be authorized to broadcast for free."


    Hearing this, Steve Liu was first happy, and then he snorted. There has never been a free lunch in this world!


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 Chapter 981： Not as good as discs

    Free authorization seems silly, and there is no benefit in the short term, but in many cases, the initial free license is to obtain higher income later.


    The national television station in the East has obtained many freely licensed broadcasting rights, such as Bundesliga and Serie A, etc. What are the free licenses of these commercial alliances?


    Of course not for the friendship between the East and the West, nor for the friendly exchanges between the two countries.


    Therefore, after the audience and potential consumers are cultivated, copyright fees have become sky-high, and some people are rushing to pay.


    "Little Pig Page" does not have much influence in the Eastern market. To become a real hit, you must have a powerful enough platform to broadcast it.


    The particularity of the Eastern media market also determines that Relativity Entertainment itself cannot do this at all.


    Today, the Internet in the East has just entered the fast lane, and the national TV station is still the dominant one, and no broadcasting platform can match it.


    Ronan wants Peppa Pig to have the huge popularity of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in the East, and in the next few years as much as possible to achieve the popular response after 2015.


    Although there are various problems such as piracy and copycats in the market on the other side of the Pacific, there is one thing no one can deny that the normative nature of the Oriental market is better than a year. Once many well-known merchants have cooperated with Disney and other companies on copyright through formal Copyright authorization obtained by the channel.


    If Peppa Pig becomes popular in the market on the other side of the Pacific in the future, copycats and piracy will inevitably be rampant, but products and licenses from regular channels also have considerable market profitability.


    Moreover, the series is on fire, and the subsequent broadcast copyright is not the price of cabbage.


    Even if the national TV station doesn''t want it, as long as the influence is there, some people are rushing to pay.


    The media market on the other side of the Pacific has long passed the era of TV signal transmission towers, and some Hong Kong and Taiwan movies or TV series tapes can be used to attract audiences.


    The market management over there is becoming stricter and more standardized.


    Steve Liu was very cautious, and he was not overjoyed because of the so-called free licenses. Eastern State Television has obtained many free licenses, and many of them have extremely harsh conditions.


    There are even traps hidden in some.


    "Free authorization?" Steve Liu said with a smile: "Relativity Entertainment is indeed sincere, I don''t know about authorization..."


    Ronan was very direct and said, "Of course, there are several conditions for free authorization."


    Hearing these very direct words, Steve Liu was relieved. The other party said it directly, and the possibility of traps was relatively small.


    But he did not take it lightly: "Mr. Anderson, what is your request?"


    Ronan knows very well that in terms of the relationship between the two sides, the conditions are best laid out in the clear, so he does not go around in circles: "First, the first two seasons of "Little Pig Peppa" are licensed to you by Relativity Entertainment for free."


    Steve Liu was silent on the surface, but he nodded in his heart. Bringing in and going out was the high-level animation production policy. "Little Pig Page" has been extremely popular all over the world in the past two years, and the content is also educational. Le''s pure entertainment for children does not involve any sensitive issues and is very suitable for introduction.


    Being able to get the authorization for the first two seasons for free, he can be said to have overfulfilled the task.


    Ronan''s words continue: "Secondly, "Little Pig Peppa" must be played in the prime time period of the animation of your TV station''s first program..."


    Steve Liu immediately understood that the other party was talking about a big windmill.


    This has always been the back garden of domestic cartoons, and it must be a little troublesome to play imported films.


    But compared to free licensing, this is not an unsolvable problem. After all, he is the first person in charge of the animation business in the station.


    Ronan just gave out the basic conditions, and I will talk about the following more specifically: "The third point, the free authorization period is three years. During these three years, you need to broadcast a set of programs once a year during the prime time. The times will be replayed no less than three times."


    These conditions are actually for the promotion and broadcasting of "Little Pig Peppa" on Eastern National TV.


    Steve Liu didn''t say anything. He thought about it for a while. The conditions for the free license were not excessive and did not touch his own bottom line. Ronan Anderson is indeed a Hollywood producer who knows the East well.


    But he is not eager to make a decision. This kind of thing must be seen clearly before and after. Once an unexpected situation occurs, it may become an excuse for others to attack and even affect the future.


    You can''t be too careful when dealing with Americans.


    Steve Liu said with a smile: "Mr. Anderson, I can''t call the shots for many things. I need to ask the domestic authorities for instructions. If you don''t think so, I will discuss them after I ask the domestic authorities.


    Ronan understood the other party''s cautious attitude and did not force it, saying, "Yes."


    This meeting came to an end. The Relativity Entertainment hosted a banquet in the hotel for Steve Liu and his party. Ronan did not show up again, and George Clint and Chris Leonard were solely responsible for the reception.


    The framework policy has been set, Ronan will not participate in subsequent discussions.


    He personally appeared today, has shown enough attention, but also showed that the Relativity Entertainment is willing to cooperate.


    As long as "Little Pig Peppa" can enter the prime time period of a set of animations of Oriental National TV, in terms of the appeal of this cartoon to young children, the fire situation can be expected.


    Only when Peppa Pig is well-known on the other side of the Pacific, can subsequent operations be possible.


    Ronan is also considering whether to allow the Oriental branch to increase promotion across the Pacific once the two sides can reach a cooperation.


    Maybe Taylor Swift can practice Chinese, and then, as Peppa Pig''s voice actor and country queen, go to the other side of the Pacific to do activities?


    Ronan forwarded this idea to Big Machine Records, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio and Embassy Pictures, and asked the three parties to discuss its feasibility.


    Three days later, Ronan got a reply from Steve Liu''s team, and the other party agreed in principle with the cooperation method proposed by Relativity Entertainment.


    After all, this is far from touching their principles and bottom line, and it will not harm their interests.


    The discussion between the two parties has thus entered the fast lane, and it is only a matter of time before the cooperation on Peppa Pig is reached.


    This little pig has always been a profitable star of Relativity Entertainment. On the small square in front of the main entrance of the Relativity Building, including classic characters such as Peppa Pig and Captain Jack Sparrow, their respective statues will soon appear. .


    The latter is a little bit troublesome. When Relativity Entertainment routinely informed Johnny Depp, Johnny Depp strongly opposed it, even though Relativity Entertainment had already obtained all the image authorization for Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp. Pu still has a $10 million license fee.


    The Hollywood superstar has changed his agent, and the new agent is unable to restrain his various behaviors.


    Relativity Entertainment does not care about Johnny Depp''s objections, and related preparations have already begun.


    If Johnny Depp really doesn''t know how to advance and retreat, Ronan doesn''t mind learning from Fleet Street in London, creating a superstar and then destroying him himself.


    This is not difficult for relativistic entertainment.


    The "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy brought Johnny Depp to a very high level, and was even hailed as the number one commercial man among Hollywood stars.


    Whether it is the second or third part, it is the annual box office champion in North America and the world, and the effect bonus that Johnny Depp has received can be seen.


    After the trilogy, "Pirates of the Caribbean" entered a period of silence, but after the DVDs of "End of the World" went on sale, sales were booming.


    The weekly sales of 6.29 million DVDs in North America also make Relativity Entertainment''s pockets full of money.


    Nowadays, the price of genuine DVDs in North America averages around US$20. After all costs are eliminated, Relativity Entertainment can guarantee an average net profit of US$10 per DVD.


    There is a saying that is very right, no matter how good a movie¡¯s reputation is, it is not as good as a disc.


    Hollywood¡¯s most important source of income today is the sale of discs.


    In the videotape era, Relativity Entertainment did not have any advantages. Nowadays, video tapes are long gone. Relativity Entertainment, which owns the Netflix platform, is the most successful film company selling discs in Hollywood.


    At the same time, "Wonderful Night at the Museum 2" spent its second weekend in North America. The North American box office totaled US$157.98 million, and the global box office easily exceeded US$300 million.


    The third sequel was also put on the agenda by Shahai Entertainment. Since the creators signed a trilogy contract, returning to the sequel is not a problem at all.


    Entering December, the North American awards season officially kicked off with the Gotham Independence Award. The films that are interested in the awards will be released one after another, or movies, or convene a film conference, and try their best to win. The votes in the hands of the judges.


    Ronan also saw the figure of the Eastern movie again.


    After the two consecutive Oscars for "Hero" and "Small Haze", Director Zhang never extinguished his ambitions and once again brought the masterpiece to North America to fight the Oscars.


    The movie he brought this time is called "The Golden Armor".


    Because Lions Gate Pictures suffered a big loss in "Small Haze on Ten Sides" ~ www.novelhall.com~ this time the publisher has also changed and it has become a Sony classic.


    This is a distribution brand under Sony Entertainment, independent of Columbia Pictures, and is mainly used to distribute independent films.


    In view of the good relationship with each other during the "Hero" cooperation, Ronan also accepted the invitation of Director Zhang and Sony Classics to participate in the filming of "The Golden Armor".


    Once this film was famous, it was a pity that Ronan never actually watched it because of the bias of the media.


    This time, Director Zhang really took the magnificence and group gymnastics to the extreme. The dazzling golden armor and the white **** were as impressive.


    But "The Golden Armor" is almost impossible to get the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film or Best Director.


    Ignoring other reasons, the investment in Sony Classic alone is not enough.


    This film is unlikely to have too high income in North America, which determines that Sony Classic will not invest too much money in publicity and distribution.


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 Chapter 982： 1 thank you

    With the current Oscar situation, the Oscar public relations consumption of any film is rising like the price of goods. Any film company in Hollywood will carefully measure before the Olympics, whether the input and output will be proportional, otherwise any film will be Entering this Oscar high consumption hastily will only make the company go bankrupt.


    There is no doubt that Oscar PR has always had a high level of consumption, and the North American box office that "Full City With Golden Armour" may reach does not seem to be cost-effective in supporting Oscar PR, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of marketing.


    Sitting at a small round table and watching the show lively, Ronan asked Connie who was sitting at the same table: "How do you feel?"


    "It feels very imposing." Connie tells the truth: "Although the story is not clear, the film is full of momentum and the colors are also very gorgeous. It seems to be a step further than "Small Haze."


    Luo Nan took a sip from his water glass. The momentum brought by the large-scale group gymnastics was magnificent. No wonder he was later allowed to be the general director of the Olympic opening ceremony.


    No one feels more suitable than him.


    Back to this video.


    It is a pity that chrysanthemum has not really become a popular vocabulary in this era, otherwise the Nai people will not be so big that people can''t distract attention.


    It is estimated that many people remember that song.


    "Chrysanthemum residue, full of wounds, your underwear has turned yellow..."


    Connie''s reminder interrupted Ronan''s cranky thinking: "Director Zhang is here with someone."


    Ronan came back to his senses when he saw Director Zhang bringing an oriental girl over. The girl was a little familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn''t remember it for a while.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Director Zhang knew that Ronan could speak Chinese, and he didn''t greet him in English, which he was not used to at all. He smiled and said, "It is a great honor for you to come to the filming party."


    Ronan stood up and shook his hand, and also said in Chinese: "Zhang, we are old friends, don''t be so polite."


    Director Zhang greeted Connie again and shook his hand. Then he greeted the girl and said, "Ronan, do you still remember Miss End?"


    Ronan felt familiar but couldn''t remember, and asked in Chinese, "Miss Wan, have we met before?"


    This girl was very polite. Seeing that Ronan couldn¡¯t remember, she quickly introduced herself: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, I¡¯m Wanqian. A few years ago at the Shanghai International Film Festival, I was your temporary translator and guide. ."


    Hearing this, Ronan remembered and couldn''t help tapping his forehead, and said apologetically: "I''m really sorry, Miss End, it was my fault. I even forgot about it."


    Looking at Ronan¡¯s apologetic face, Wanqian suddenly felt that this Hollywood super tycoon and the world-renowned super rich are different from the top personalities she had encountered in the past, and she has a rare sense of sincerity.


    When Director Zhang saw Ronan, he remembered, and interrupted in due course: "Miss Wan also has a role in this film..."


    Choosing Qian to play a supporting actress was also a decision he made. Bringing Qian over was also the result of careful consideration.


    But the effect seemed mediocre, Ronan Anderson had obviously forgotten the girl.


    "Two, please sit down." Ronan greeted him. After the two people sat down, he ignored Director Zhang: "Miss End, I didn''t expect to meet you again in Los Angeles."


    Wan Qian smiled and said, "I was also surprised."


    Ronan said, "I didn''t expect Miss Wan to enter the showbiz."


    Wan Qian looked very quiet, and specifically said: "I also want to thank Director Zhang for giving me the opportunity." She is a smart girl, knowing that she does not belong to Hollywood, and it is difficult to stay in Hollywood. Director Zhang is the key to the future: "After I graduated, I was depressed for a few years, not Director Zhang, I may be abandoned."


    "Depressed?" Ronan was curious: "When I think about it now, I still remember that you are a sunny and cheerful girl..."


    Wan Qian smiled embarrassedly: "I am addicted to games and live in the virtual world every day."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "You can get rid of it, it''s worth congratulating." He then said to Director Zhang: "Zhang, you have discovered another good actor."


    Director Zhang smiled and said: "Xiao Wan is a piece of uncut jade, and her potential is not in the immediate future."


    Ronan didn''t even notice her in the film. He couldn''t comment on this, and said casually: "It''s really good."


    Director Zhang''s heart moved: "Mr. Anderson, the media is saying that this year is the new year of the North American film..."


    Ronan knew what he wanted to say, and interrupted him at the right time: "Zhang, "Full of Golden Armour" is a collaboration between you and Sony Classics, not a collaboration with Relativity Entertainment.


    Having said that, he took a look at Qian, changing to before...


    Unfortunately, Ronan''s mentality has changed since Will Smith was frightened limply on the couch at St. Mary''s Hospital, and many of his thoughts have changed from before.


    Gradually recalling the memories from a few years ago, Wan Qian left a very good impression on him. Ronan felt that the impression of this good girl should be kept, rather than destroyed by himself.


    Ronan told Connie: "Miss Wan helped me back then, and I have never thanked you. After you took the lady to find Vinci, you will get a New Year gift package prepared by the company for the VIPs."


    After hearing this, Wan Qian hurriedly wanted to refuse.


    "This is my apology and thanks for being late." Ronan said very seriously: "Miss Wan, this is just a souvenir to keep good memories, please don''t refuse, okay?"


    Wan Qian had a very good impression of Ronan, and immediately said with a smile, "Thank you."


    She didn''t stay here anymore and followed Connie.


    Director Zhang said at this time: "Mr. Anderson is still as kind as ever."


    Ronan smiled: "She helped me, and I should be grateful." He simply said directly: "Zhang, you have something to do with me? We have been friends for many years, so feel free to talk."


    Director Zhang is not embarrassed. The Oscar statuette has always been his entanglement, so how easy is it to get rid of.


    Moreover, several consecutive attacks on Oscars also gave him a certain degree of judgment against the Olympic situation. This "Full City with Golden Armor" is destined to be disappointed.


    Every time it starts with hope, every time it ends in failure...


    The ups and downs, the ridicule of the media, and the incomprehension of the peers are only he has a deep understanding.


    But thinking of Ang Lee, there is always an inexplicable bitterness.


    Li Ang first took the best foreign language film, Xiaojinren, and won the best director last year. Why?


    Isn''t it the young man opposite?


    Some things, at that point, it¡¯s not so difficult to speak up. Director Zhang tentatively asked: "Ronan, you are the best producer in Hollywood. Relativity Entertainment invests in producing so many films every year. Do you think there is something suitable for me? ?"


    Ronan sighed softly: "Zhang, the production style and route of Relativity Entertainment does not match your director''s style."


    Director Zhang wanted to plead, Ronan raised his hand to stop him: "Listen to me, Zhang, you are an oriental film master and an internationally renowned director. No matter whether there is an Oscar statuette or not, this will not change."


    Hearing Ronan''s words, Director Zhang reached his lips and held back.


    Ronan saw that "Hero" made Relativity Entertainment earn tens of millions of dollars, and simply said: "Oscar is a fame and fortune game, belongs to Hollywood fame and fortune game, it is not friendly to outsiders, unless you are willing Change completely like Li Ang, but in that case, is it still your work?"


    Having said it all, Ronan stopped saying more, saying goodbye in due course: "It''s getting late, I''m leaving first, and you are welcome to come to the Theory of Relativity Building if you have time."


    Director Zhang stood up and shook hands with Ronan, and kept sending him to the door of the venue. When he returned, he was thinking, as if he had considered Ronan''s words.


    Ronan joined Connie and Vinci and got into the car directly out of the hotel.


    As for what Director Zhang will think over there, it is not for him to decide.


    This is not the first time Ronan has reminded him, but it will be the last. As long as the film master puts aside Oscar obsessions, his own level is beyond doubt.


    Connie next to me said at this moment: "I gave the gift to Miss Wan. She asked me to thank you. In addition, I gave her my contact information. She is in trouble in Los Angeles and can call me at any time. "


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Just watch and deal with it."


    Regarding Wanqian and things related to her, it is the end to Connie.


    Connie didn''t speak any more, faintly feeling that her boss seemed to have changed, but she couldn''t tell what changed.


    Vinci was just a bodyguard and safety assistant, and such things were not in his scope.


    "Full City with Golden Armor" began to be shown in North America The reputation was beyond Ronan''s expectations. The freshness of Rotten Tomatoes started 72%, and the average score of idb audiences also reached. At 73 points, it seems to be a lot better than the previous media bombardment and online criticism.


    In fact, Zhang¡¯s three martial arts masterpieces, that is, the three films that are ambitiously trying to make Olympics, have a good reputation in North America, but his thoughts may be placed on Oscars and overseas audiences, ignoring the most fundamental. The feelings of domestic audiences.


    Just like Ronan said, Oscar is a game of fame and fortune in Hollywood, and the audience on the other side of the Pacific is the foundation of Zhang.


    What is even more unexpected is that among the world''s top ten films of the year released by "Times", "Full of Golden Armour" is listed!


    Faced with these situations, Ronan didn''t know what to say.


    I only hope that Director Zhang will not be fooled by the North American media.


    In the next few days, Director Zhang also visited the Theory of Relativity Building. Ronan did not mention the previous incident, but warmly received him and his party.


    It is estimated that this great director may not have time to care about Oscars, and someone over there will soon call on him.


    In the prosperous age of the country, the crucial opening ceremony of course requires a person who can hold the stage as the director.


    It was indeed an unparalleled event, probably in the history of the Olympic Games, there is no other event that can be compared with it.


    Ronan didn''t pay too much attention to people or things over there. At this stage, the competition in the North American awards season has entered the hottest stage.

 Chapter 983： Ignorance and stupidity

    The awards season is full of competition. There will never be a lack of disputes where there is competition. Disputes between public figures will basically turn into confrontations.


    From Harvey Weinstein to the Oscar game, the rules of the game have dropped a lot.


    When Ronan and Relativity Entertainment also began to compete for Oscars, the lower limit of the game rules was even lower.


    The lower limit also gives competitors more room for display.


    For example, some media today scolded Brad Pitt''s performance on "Sky Tower" as a shit. Tomorrow someone will criticize Leonardo DiCaprio for always thinking that winking, hideous looks is called acting...


    Some people have pulled out the old calendar of Helen Mirren starring in "The Roman Empire", and the media criticized "Little Sunshine" for openly engaging in child **** and not worthy of any Oscar nomination.


    Oscar public relations and propaganda have completely evolved to the stage of propagating themselves while trying their best to attack competitors.


    Those influential film critics in the column made a fortune one by one during the awards season. They scolded this today and attacked another one another day. They made a lot of money.


    Although this year is recognized as a small year for North American movies, there is no shortage of highlights in the awards season.


    For example, after a few years of silence, Harvey Weinstein returned with "The Queen" and rejoined the Oscar competition.


    So, Hollywood in December became more lively.


    The media and the public are also happy to see these, the more chaotic the more interesting.


    All the disputes, confrontations and verbal attacks from the beginning of the awards season, after the release of "Letters from Iwo Jima" and "Flags of Fathers", produced and distributed by DreamWorks, directed by Clint Eastwood, went straight to the top peak.


    Especially "Flags of the Fathers", just after the screening, the famous black Hollywood director Spike-Lee directly criticized through Netflix sharing: I bought a watch last year! The U.S. military in this film didn''t even have a black man, and you fucking, Eastwood, ignored the importance of black people. It must be deliberate! You **** discriminate against black people!


    Change to someone else, and put off a big hat that discriminates against blacks. No matter how unhappy you are in your heart, you must be patient and explain to the black masters, such as the contribution of blacks to logistical guarantees.


    But who is Clint Eastwood? It was an old cowboy with a tougher temper, and the most typical representative of the diehard right in Hollywood.


    This is the last cowboy in San Francisco, old and spicy penetrated into the bones!


    Clint Eastwood, a hard-core knight who looks more like a red neck than a Texas red neck, publicly fought back at Spike Lee, who bought a watch if nothing happened, in an interview: Shut your mouth! Your accusations will only show your ignorance of history! Because in the Battle of Iwo Jima, the blacks didn''t play a big role at all.


    Holding high the banner of "racism", Spike-Lee, who has been tortured for more than a decade, really encountered a competitor this time, and Clint Eastwood did not give in to him.


    More importantly, media public opinion is not very on the side of Spike-Lee.


    Quentin Tarantino, who was torn by Spike-Lee several times in the past, jumped out and posted a picture of Spike-Lee directly on the Netflix sharing website, and then attached the text: sonofbch! !


    That¡¯s right, Hollywood directors, especially Quentin the ruffian, are so happy and direct to scold people.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that in the entertainment news he once watched, Spike-Lee was furious because there are too many words starting with N in Quentin¡¯s movies. Does he wish to be a glorious black man?


    Quentin responded directly in the interview: Spike-Lee was raised by a bitch!


    In the past two decades, Hollywood has been trying to protect the rights of minorities represented by blacks. Spike-Lee is one of the most active members. He has maintained a passion for fighting for decades, tearing up the world¡¯s invincible hands. Established the image of a fan who is much more senior than Kevin Smith.


    Quentin is the director who has been torn by Spike Lee the most.


    The scolding wars between these parties continued to escalate, and Clint Eastwood scolded Spike Lee.


    In fact, without the support of the banner of "racism", Spike-Lee is just a pure squirt.


    Also, Quentin Tarantino is also adding more energy, and this is even more cold-hearted. His remarks are directed at Spike-Lee himself, but also make people unable to catch any reason for the so-called "racial discrimination."


    Besides, Quentin and Spike-Lee have been grieving for so many years. Everyone inside and outside the private conflict circle is known, and no one wants to get involved in the bad battle between them.


    At the premiere of "The Infinite Walker", Will Smith specifically asked Ronan about this matter.


    "Spike is our opinion leader."


    In the lounge of the Chiefs Rock Theater, Will Smith said to Ronan, "Should I support him?"


    Seeing Ronan thinking, Will Smith further said: "Ronan, your eyes have always been sharp, I can''t see the situation a bit now."


    Ronan said directly: "Will, my opinion is not to participate in this bad battle, just treat it as a personal grudge."


    Will Smith is also not sure: "Is this... appropriate?"


    Ronan simply said: "Since Spike-Lee attacked Clint Eastwood for the first time, in the past week or so, how many people have come forward to support him? What does this mean? Spike-Lee¡¯s this time The remarks were utterly stupid, and they showed their ignorance. They simply attacked for the sake of attacking. As a result, they suffered a cold reception from the media and the public with silence."


    Will Smith thought about it carefully, and it seemed that this was indeed the case. Quentin stepped up and said that Speyer Lee was raised by a bitch, and there was no tendency for public opinion to explode.


    "This is an unreasonable disturbance." Ronan said again: "Joining in hastily, it will only be covered in mud."


    Will Smith believed Ronan¡¯s judgment and said, "I listen to you."


    Past facts have also proved that Ronan¡¯s opinion is not wrong.


    As for Spike-Lee, this time it will probably be disgraced. The black community in Hollywood should also change to an opinion leader.


    In Will Smith''s view, as an opinion leader, he cannot express his opinions at every turn, let alone catch someone who bites like a mad dog. Spike-Lee is not a qualified opinion leader at all.


    Thinking about it, he felt ashamed of Spike-Lee''s ignorance.


    Will Smith listened to Ronan''s words, but he also had his own small plan.


    The two went out of the lounge, and happened to meet George Lucas and Spielberg. They greeted each other and walked into the theater together.


    During ¡¡¡¡, several people also talked about the escalating scolding war between Spike Lee and Clint Eastwood.


    "Spike-Lee is very unwise." Spielberg shook his head as he walked: "If you provoke someone, you have to provoke Clint. The old cowboy''s temper is up, and he dared to rush to his house with a gun."


    Ronan¡¯s direct dealings with Clint Eastwood are effective, and he asked: "Almost 80 years old, he is still so hot-tempered."


    George Lucas said: "Clint is not like a Californian, but more like a Texas cowboy... Well, maybe he is the last cowboy in California."


    Will Smith did not speak, but he heard that the other three had a very bad impression of Spike Lee, and they were not optimistic about his curse war with Clint Eastwood.


    This also made him firm his little plan.


    "Letters from Iwo Jima" and "Flags of Fathers" are both shots and released by DreamWorks. Spielberg must be biased: "If Clint had the upper hand, I would not help but stand up and say something. ."


    It is absolutely extraordinary that someone like Spielberg can jump out of his popularity.


    George Lucas saw it more clearly: "We are all old, who knows how it will change in the future."


    Ronan said lightly: "No matter how we change, Hollywood is our Hollywood."


    This sounds a bit weird, but from the perspective of Ronan, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg, there is nothing wrong with it.


    Actually, the three of them are also the top three billionaires in Hollywood!


    Ronan, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are not professional managers like chief executives or presidents of major companies, but bosses with a lot of equity and capital!


    George Lucas laughed: "I like what Ronan said."


    Spielberg also smiled: "Ronan, I totally agree with you!"


    The four people entered the theater together. Will Smith and Ronan went to the front row and took a seat. George Lucas and Spielberg came to the third row ~ www.novelhall.com ~ No one around, Spielberg He lowered his voice and said, "I have a feeling that Ronan is not like he appears on the outside."


    George Lucas asked, "Which way?"


    Spielberg''s voice became lower: "Affirmative Movement."


    George Lucas smiled and asked, "Steven, what about you and me?"


    Spielberg laughed too, and did not discuss any more.


    Ronan sat next to Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise glanced at Will Smith, who was sitting on the other side, and said, "You two, what are you discussing?"


    Will Smith shrugged slightly: "Spike."


    Tom Cruise understood what was going on and said, "Will, it''s better to keep silent about this matter."


    Will Smith said: "Ronan suggested the same, and I decided to remain silent."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "It seems we want to go together."


    Ronan said, "It''s better to be less involved in this unclear battle."


    Frankly speaking, the attack on Eastwood in this regard does no good except to appear ignorant and stupid.


    Martin Scorsese probably heard the words of the three people, and he also cast his attention.


    Ronan and the three ended the discussion in time. As the ceiling lights went out, the chaotic theater hall instantly became quiet, and the titles of Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment appeared one after another.


    Martin Scorsese, a remake of the trilogy of "Infernal Affairs", began its premiere screening.

 Chapter 984： Best video

    Since getting the copyright to the remake of "Infernal Affairs", Ronan has waited four years for "Infernal Affairs" to finally come out. Martin Scorsese and the gangster theme are a match made in heaven.


    If it were placed in the previous life, Ronan would definitely say that something made in "Infinite Walker" completely destroyed the artistic conception of the Hong Kong version, but now he will not look at it that way anymore. In essence, this film by Martin Scorsese Only for the North American and Western markets, other situations have not been considered at all.


    Ronan has been operating movies for many years, and he knows one thing very well. With the current strength of Hollywood movies and Oscars in the global film market, as long as "Infinite Walker" scores well in North America and can win several key Oscar awards, there should be something in Asia. For online and offline income, one cent is not less.


    Over the years, it has always been a trivial matter that the films that have won the best director or the best film statuette have increased tens of millions of dollars in revenue in the global market.


    Of course, preconceived opinions have always influenced Ronan, and it is no exception now.


    For "Infernal Affairs", there are really too many beautiful memories, which also represent the last glory of a video hall era.


    Since "Infernal Affairs", Hong Kong City movies have been unable to rebound, and the era of video studios has also completely ended.


    In some ways, this is also the feelings of Ronan, who were born in the 1980s.


    This kind of feeling is like a Hong Kong movie, you can never look back.


    But for Eastern films, this is a blessing. The decline of Hong Kong films has caused a large number of talents to go northward, and indirectly promoted the rapid development of the Eastern film industry.


    Perhaps, the filmmakers of Hong Kong City have such problems, but it cannot be denied that they have played a role in promoting the commercialization of the Eastern film industry.


    As for some stubborn people who cling to past Hong Kong City movies and the glory of Hong Kong City, the rolling traffic of history will grind all ghosts and charms into debris.


    Ronan''s energy quickly returned to the movie itself.


    The Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" is undoubtedly a crime genre full of romantic feelings, and can be described as a typical Hong Kong movie.


    However, Martin Scorsese''s "Infernal Affairs" is not a simple remake of "Infernal Affairs". Even if the main line of the plot follows the Hong Kong version, it has essentially become a completely American story.


    In addition to using the same story clues, the artistic conception and style of the whole movie is also very different from the Hong Kong version.


    To put it bluntly, the Hong Kong version meticulously rendered a "cool" to make people scream, but also full of poetry, infernal Affairs, while the US version is less sensational, deep and romantic, creating a more real and cruel story. .


    The most typical example is the climax scene in the middle of the two films. When the police boss is thrown down from the upper floor, the Hong Kong version uses a variety of techniques and the soundtrack to render, while the US version is simple, crude, and direct. The protagonist only reads One word-fuc.k! fuc.k! fuc.k......


    A street gangster who has not received higher education. At this moment, there is no better way to express it except "fuc.k".


    This also creates a real cruel feeling.


    Of course, no one knows what reality is like. After all, everyone is mixing Hollywood, not gangsters.


    In Hollywood of this age, maybe the gangs can influence the companies or characters at the bottom, but the characters in the Hollywood superstructure don''t even bother with the gangs.


    The two sides are not of equal magnitude at all.


    In other words, the cruelty and truthfulness of "Infinite Walker" is the cruel truth that North American audiences and Oscar judges perceive.


    Martin Scorsese is a director deeply rooted in North America. He understands what gangster movies the North American audience likes and how to cater to the tastes of the audience and even the Oscar judges. This is not the typical overseas market. Hollywood commercial films, from the perspective of the audience, are even somewhat similar to "Juneo".


    So, it is conceivable that when this "Infernal Walker" is released in Asia, it will definitely be sprayed terribly.


    Because movies can never escape the influence of the social and cultural environment.


    It is like the Hong Kong version of the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy, which was introduced to North America by Embassy Pictures successively. This is a classic series of films that was even considered a rescue of the Hong Kong film in the Asian fire. The first film was only available in North America. $160,000 at the box office.


    For the next two films, Embassy Pictures did not release them in theaters at all, but directly pushed them into the offline DVD market.


    To this day, the DVD of the "Infernal Affairs" trilogy has only sold less than 2 million US dollars in North America.


    No one can ignore the difference in the market.


    North America has always been the world''s most closed film market and the least friendly to foreign films.


    Sometimes, ideals are full, but reality is extremely cruel. Ronan knows very well that foreign films want to enter North America, especially if they want to succeed at the box office, it is more difficult than imagined.


    Since "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero", Relativity Entertainment has not released any oriental movies on a large scale in theaters.


    The differences in film culture between the East and the West are sometimes greatly increased by some films.


    Many American film performance methods are difficult for most oriental audiences to accept, especially pure American themes, such as a lot of **** comedies. Oriental audiences can''t get a laugh at all.


    Similarly, some Eastern movie styles cannot be understood by Western audiences.


    This is a normal situation.


    For example, what Ximen blows snow is not snow, but blood.


    This sentence is enough for Eastern audiences, even a single line can make people associate the picture, and even the audience can immediately imagine such a scene in their minds-ancient town, small shop, sunset, a sword dripping with blood, A person in white clothes stood motionless, and the hem of his clothes fluttered slightly under the blow of the wind-Sword God, how could it be a cool word.


    But in North America? It is difficult to find a market for this typical Eastern method.


    Therefore, the Western way of expression will take out a knife and shout "fuc.k! You!"


    Reduce sensationalism or deep pretense, just show the real performance of people in fierce conflict as much as possible. This can be regarded as one of the biggest differences between the US version and the Hong Kong version. In fact, think about the plot at the end of the film, where two undercover agents meet on the rooftop. A person is extremely angry and a person is highly nervous. What will a normal person behave in this situation?


    I''m afraid that the situation in the US version is closer to reality, and it has a big hit, and at the same time fu.ck and fuc.k scolded...


    But it''s not beautiful, not romantic, and it doesn''t look cool.


    Think about it, the sentence of the electric eye beam: "I''m sorry I am a policeman", how many viewers'' hearts instantly moved?


    Even now, Ronan still remembers the scenes and lines very clearly. It feels too classic.


    In contrast, Tom Cruise and Will Smith have rushed in, it is too rough, just like the difference between the San Fernando Valley art film and the classic three-level film of Hong Kong City.


    The former screamed and took off and went hard, while the latter was very romantic.


    Even if it is a macho artist like Teacher Xu, there is a kind of alternative romance.


    The artists of the San Fernando Valley yelled "F". How can they click superb caves, swing on swings, play invincible hot wheels, explode watermelons, and tug of war with cows like Teacher Xu.


    This is what a man¡¯s romance is, it¡¯s a wonderful thing.


    It is estimated that Western audiences will be confused when they watch it, and they don''t understand what Teacher Xu is doing.


    This is a typical film culture difference.


    Although the remake of the trilogy of "Infernal Affairs" from Hong Kong City, "Infernal Affairs" is a completely Americanized film. There is no familiar feeling in the same story line. This may be a Master directors have always used their own voices to speak, which may be the most direct manifestation of cultural differences.


    "Infernal Affairs" definitely bears a deep Martin Scorsese brand. If the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" can read romance, sadness, and exquisiteness, then "Infernal Affairs" can only read Cold, cruel, and rough, these are two styles that are absolutely opposite.


    When the premiere of ¡¡¡¡ was over, there was enthusiastic applause on the theater scene. The applause lasted for a long time. Martin Scorsese had to bring Tom Cruise and Will Smith to the stage to call the curtain.


    Time and time again, the audience applauded.


    Standing in the third row, George Lucas applauded and said to Spielberg: "This is Martin''s best film since "Goodfella"."


    Spielberg nodded in agreement: "I don''t think there is any problem in ranking in the top five of Martin''s movies."


    The two great directors have their own judgments on this film, but their opinions are basically the same.


    After the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, the media was also very acclaimed. It seems that Martin Scorsese who has returned to the gang theme is back at its peak.


    "Legendary director Martin Scorsese''s new American crime masterpiece, his talent shines at the highest peak."


    "This story completely expresses Martin Scorsese''s artistic and spiritual attainments equally strongly."


    "This is the most energetic, exciting and exciting movie of the year."


    As Ronan expected, "Infinite Walker" has gained a lot of praise in North America, and the reputation in the media is almost bursting. A large number of well-known film critics including Roger Albert have given out four and a half stars for this film. With a five-star rating, it is extremely difficult to find comments below seven points even in most film review columns in the media and the Internet.


    As for the original "Infernal Affairs", in the eyes of North American media and film critics, it is just like the French original version of "True Lies" and the Italian original version of "Scent of a Woman", as if it never existed.


    In all the propaganda of Relativity Entertainment, it also deliberately ignored the existence of the original movie, which is exactly the same as the "True Lies" and "Scent of a Woman".


    In places like Hollywood, especially during the awards season, if you can¡¯t even make a basic face and a black face, where is there room for development?


    With the release of the movie, the Oscar promotion and public relations of "Infinite Walker" naturally officially started.


    All kinds of meticulously concocted touted soft texts emerge in endlessly.


    "The setting of the scene is excellent, and the feelings are as high as lava melting. The lines and complicated plot of the film are amazing."


    Hollywood is so shameless.

 Chapter 985： As long as the result

    Because the production budget of "Infinite Walker" is as high as 90 million US dollars, such a high investment determines that it is different from the usual Oscar-winning films.


    There is no small-scale screening test, nor can you control the audience. With the full promotion of the Embassy Pictures, "Infernal Affairs" is like a holiday commercial blockbuster, directly on the scale of nearly 3,500 theaters in North America. Large-scale opening paintings were released inside.


    The huge publicity release, Tom Cruise, Garwell Smith¡¯s double male protagonist combination, is a guarantee for the box office.


    In this era, Tom Cruise is a little better. Will Smith¡¯s appeal is very exaggerated. As long as the basic quality of the film he starred in, there will be no box office bad.


    Shi Huang is really an emperor for the movie market at this time.


    Of course, no matter who it is, at any time, one cannot underestimate the influence of Tom Cruise.


    In spite of the unfavorable R-level classification of "Infernal Walker", even if the audience for the gang theme is now a bit small, "Internal Walker" still has an extraordinary market appeal after its release.


    The first weekend the film was released in North America, it earned 38.88 million US dollars.


    Compared to Ronan Anderson''s production, Martin Scorsese directed, Tom Cruise and Will Smith starring such a lineup, the $38.88 million first week box office is not much.


    This is more due to the limitation of the subject matter.


    The first weekend box office of "Infinite Walker" is already Martin Scorsese''s best opening result since he entered the film circle.


    This also created a new record for Martin Scorsese.


    Since its release, "The Infinite Walker" has received rave reviews, with all kinds of touted voices, and it has naturally become a hot spot in the awards season.


    The Oscar public relations of Embassy Pictures are also proceeding step by step, and everything is based on stability.


    Martin Scorsese''s resume in the past decades is one of the biggest capitals of the film during the awards season and Oscars.


    If other directors have directed "Infinite Walker," the final awards result of the awards season is hard to say.


    But when Martin Scorsese adds "Infinite Walker", the effect is definitely explosive.


    The famous film critic Roger Albert said in his column: "The Infinite Walker" is a gangster movie that has reached the highest level. It is Martin Scorsese''s best after "Good Guy" in 1990. Great work.


    This also represents the mainstream views of North American media and critics.


    The freshness of Rotten Tomatoes in "Infinite Walker" is as high as 95%, and the comprehensive media score is 85. The IMDB score has been hovering between 8.7 and 8.8 in a short period of time.


    Although the film¡¯s rating on IMDB gradually dropped to 8.6 by the second weekend of its release, it was already comparable to Martin Scorsese such as "Good Guy", "Taxi Driver" and "Angry Bull". Ratings for classic movies.


    Blessed by the good reputation, the box office trend of "Infinite Walker" is extremely stable. The box office of the next weekend in North America only dropped by 29% compared with the first weekend, and it received 27.61 million US dollars.


    Ten days in theaters, "Infernal Walker" received 78.5 million US dollars in nearly 3,500 theaters in North America.


    It is not difficult for this film to have a North American box office of over 100 million, but if you want to recoup the investment through the North American box office, you must gain something from the Oscar.


    The public relations team of Embassy Pictures has taken action. Martin Scorsese and the team of managers behind him are also low-key and pragmatic, starting the public relations work of the awards season in an all-round way.


    With the personal network established by Martin Scorsese over the years, when the quality of the film is indeed guaranteed, many people are still willing to vote for him.


    "From the current situation..."


    In the small conference room of Embassy Pictures, Garcia Rodriguez said to Ronan: ¡°Our main competitors are the Sky Tower of Plan B, the Letter from Iwo Jima by DreamWorks, and Weinstein The "Queen" of the film industry."


    Thomas took the words: "I remember "The Queen" was a project we gave to Weinstein Pictures."


    Publicity Director David Villa said: "From the perspective of the current publicity and public relations situation of Weinstein Pictures, their main goal is not the best director and best film."


    Ronan said at this time: "Harvey-Weinstein asked me to meet this afternoon, I will test it out."


    Garcia Rodriguez added: "As long as our own work is in place, Martin Scorsese and "Infernal Walker" have the highest chances of getting the best director and best film. This year is not strong. Competition film."


    Others all agree with Garcia Rodr¨ªguez. Now Hollywood and media entertainment have long agreed that the year 2006 will be a veritable year for Hollywood movies.


    Publicity Director David Villa said: "There are already quality-guaranteed films, and the rest depends on publicity and public relations. Martin Scorsese has very obvious advantages. Not surprisingly, most public opinions will Favoring him, if the nomination fails again, the college will face very great pressure."


    "That''s a vague reminder that you should give me a best director trophy." Garcia Rodriguez gave a public relations trick: "Without reaching their bottom line."


    David Villa nodded: "Yes, we have prepared tens of millions of dollars in public relations funds, but how to use the funds is also very particular."


    Ronan is no longer involved in specific front-line affairs, and directly said: "You plan well, I only want results."


    The executives of Embassy Pictures all understand the meaning of these words, and Garcia Rodr¨ªguez said: "rest assured, the advantages are so obvious, we will not let any accidents appear."


    From the beginning of the screening, Martin Scorsese and "The Infinite Walker" have become hot spots during the awards season. Ten days after the release, they have become the first hot spots.


    The big heat must die. That is the World Cup. The most common situation of Oscars is that the first favorite pushes the awards season all the way, and then becomes the winner of the Oscars.


    Upset is called upset because the chance of appearing is very low.


    An extremely important part of the public relations work of Embassy Pictures is to prevent unpopularities as much as possible.


    After finishing the meeting at the Embassy Pictures, Ronan returned to his office and processed some documents. Connie soon came in to inform that Harvey Weinstein was here.


    Ronan met Harvey Weinstein in the reception room. After a few years of relative silence, this big fat man is now full of spirits again.


    "I watched "Queen"." Ronan said directly: "Very good movie."


    Harvey Weinstein can play in front of the chief executives of the six major companies, but Ronan has always held a very low posture because he knows which people in Hollywood he really can''t afford.


    Besides, Walt Disney is now in a mess, and he can see the cause very clearly.


    Harvey Weinstein¡¯s fat face is full of smiles: "Ronan, Weinstein Pictures can return to the awards season with "The Queen". I also want to thank you and Relativity Entertainment. If you didn''t give in, "The Queen" This project won''t reach me either."


    Ronan will not appear to be superior because of Harvey Weinstein''s low posture. He is still as peaceful as before. He smiled and said, "Harvey, we are friends, so you don''t need to say such kind words. We also talked to each other at the time. Help, if the final result can be a win-win situation, it is also the most ideal."


    Harvey Weinstein quickly said: "A win-win situation has been achieved." He took the initiative to enter the topic: "Ronan, the first goal of "Queen" in this awards season is the best actress, which is not the goal of Relativity Entertainment. conflict."


    Ronan said without hesitation: "I will mobilize the people around me to vote for the best actress as far as possible for "Queen."


    Hearing this, Harvey Weinstein was determined that although he is a veteran of Oscar public relations, if it really works, he may not lose to Relativity Entertainment, but his strength on Ronan and Relativity Entertainment really is. Quite scrupulous.


    The six major Hollywood companies are too scattered in their equity. It is impossible to rashly target a certain person or company. The six major companies are also professional managers, and every decision must be considered.


    But relativity entertainment is different. Many things are completely the embodiment of Ronan Anderson''s personal will.


    Such a company that is powerful and can make quick decisions, once it becomes an enemy, it is terrible.


    Harvey-Weinstein does not want the newly established Weinstein Pictures to become the second Walt Disney Moreover, with the strength of Weinstein Pictures, it is far less resistant than Walt Disney. .


    Walt Disney was tossed by Ronan Anderson for life better than death, and Weinstein Pictures was tossed a few times before it was dead.


    Harvey Weinstein responded immediately: "Weinstein Pictures can influence the best film and best director votes for "Infinite Walker."


    Ronan said with a smile: "Harvey, I hope we can continue to win this award season."


    "Absolutely." Harvey-Weinstein said swearingly: "I believe this."


    He said at this time: "Ronan, if the opportunity is right in the future, I hope Weinstein Pictures can cooperate more with Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan counted the time. It¡¯s too early for Harvey Weinstein to die. This guy is very good at independent small production, and immediately said: "No problem. If possible, Weinstein Pictures¡¯ overseas release, temporarily It can be done by Embassy Pictures."


    The newly established Weinstein Pictures has no overseas distribution capabilities for the time being. Harvey Weinstein also discussed this business with Ronan before. After the Weinstein brothers separated from Walt Disney and Miramax, they also New overseas publishers are needed.


    Harvey Weinstein said: "Yes, we can sign a distribution contract. I mean, the overseas distribution of "Queen" will be handed over to Embassy Pictures."


    Previously in Miramax, overseas distribution was done by Disney''s Bowei International.


    Ronan said: "Embassy Pictures will give Weinstein Pictures the best distribution contract in the industry."

 Chapter 986： Ordinary return

    To determine the cooperation, Ronan and Harvey Weinstein agreed on a general framework. Someone will discuss in detail later. It is difficult to establish Weinstein Pictures¡¯ international distribution channels in a short period of time. International distribution in the coming years Rely on relativity entertainment.


    Relying on powerful marketing channels, Relativity Entertainment has stood at the absolute upstream of the industry chain.


    As for Harvey Weinstein''s own mess, it is nothing in the face of business cooperation.


    Even if it breaks out, you can dismiss the relationship casually.


    Besides, judging from past experience, the Mi Rabbits are going to make noise, and it is still ten years away from now.


    If Relativity Entertainment is to use this kind of thing to determine whether to cooperate, there will be few partners in Hollywood.


    Harvey Weinstein soon left. Ronan received a new message from Connie before going to lunch.


    Connie received a call from Wanqian, an actress from the East, who wanted to come over in the afternoon to ask Ronan if he had time.


    After Ronan briefly thought, Connie gave a positive answer.


    The last time I met at the filming of "Full of Golden Armour in the City", the young actress''s advance and retreat performance left a good impression on Ronan. He was a little curious, why did the other party suddenly come to visit?


    Ronan has a very good impression of her, and in some respects, I hope this good impression can be maintained.


    After lunch, Ronan returned to the office and continued to deal with the work at hand. First, he approved a new project submitted by Shahai Entertainment.


    After a period of discussion, Shahai Entertainment has completed the first draft script of the first season of "Spartacus" proposed by Ronan, and is also preparing to start planning this very pornographic and violent drama project.


    Its scale absolutely surpasses "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", and it will be the largest scale project since the establishment of Shahai Entertainment.


    Netflix streaming media also placed an order with Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan naturally approved the project, and the series was produced and directed by Michael Hirst, who served as the art director in "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".


    The successful experience of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is beneficial to the production of "Spartacus".


    Ten episodes were initially planned for the first season, with a production budget of 10 million US dollars.


    For the investment in the first season, this is relatively high. The investment in costume dramas has always been higher than that of modern dramas.


    approved the project, Ronan checked the latest progress of some film and television projects of Shahai Entertainment.


    The crew of "Slumdog Millionaire" has entered the filming stage in Mumbai, India under the leadership of director Danny Boyle, and will soon be transferred to post-production.


    Other film projects such as "District Nine", "Zombie Land", "Teddy Bear", "Human Skin Inn 2", "Dawn of the Living Dead 2" and "Hairspray" have either completed post-production or post-production The production has entered the final stage, and all can be released on time in 2007.


    Next year, the first-line movie project under Relativity Entertainment will be led by "Transformers" and Marvel superhero movies.


    Then there are the animation feature films of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio and Pixar Studio.


    There are not many large-scale first-line productions, but more medium-scale investment film projects.


    In addition, after Jeff Abrams finished filming "Hurricane Rescue 3", he submitted a new film project to Ronan.


    This is a science fiction film about doomsday and monsters. The script is called "The Clover Archives".


    Jeff Abrams borrowed from Sand Sea Entertainment¡¯s successful experience in operating "Blair the Witch" and planned to make a first-perspective pseudo-documentary, and then hyped it through viral marketing.


    Of course, this kind of viral marketing will let the audience know that this is the promotion of the movie, and the way of viral marketing is more to stimulate the audience''s curiosity.


    Although this is a doomsday monster science fiction film, according to Abrams''s plan, it only needs about 25 million US dollars in production costs.


    Amrams also suggested to Ronan that if all goes well, he hopes to start shooting as soon as possible so that the film''s commercial can be posted with "Transformers".


    Ronan remembers this film and once watched it curiously. Although the impression is not particularly deep, he still remembers that he filmed a sequel later. It is said that a company wants to buy the copyright and adapt it into a TV series.


    With the memory of the past, combined with the script and production plan submitted by Jeff Abrams, "The Clover File" is very similar to "Blair the Witch". The difference between the two is that the former really shows a monster.


    Different from other monster movies, this movie once seemed to come from a DV in one person''s hands, giving the audience an immersive feeling.


    In the era of monster science fiction movies, everyone seems to be repeating the same monster formula.


    And film as an art form, as a means of communication, as an industry-always mainly depends on technological innovation.


    "Clover''s Archives" has emerged from the monster science fiction movies in an innovative way.


    As a monster science fiction film, but also as an unprecedented disaster film, the innovation and boldness of the shooting technology and marketing methods of "The Clover Archives" is absolutely commendable.


    Ronan approved the project of Jeff Abrams, and then forwarded all relevant information to the production department of Shahai Entertainment and George Clint.


    By the time this film is released, almost ten years have passed since "Blair the Witch", and viral marketing may be able to take off again.


    Besides, this kind of theme that destroys New York or Los Angeles has always had a market in the United States.


    To quote Ronan in an email from Jeff Abrams: ¡°We live in an age full of fear, so imagine some kind of weird and huge creature attacking the city you live in. Really It is a very exciting thing. I hope that the film can let the audience experience the fear of harm that is everywhere in an entertaining and safe way."


    Ronan sometimes has the illusion that Americans always feel that someone has to deal with them, either terrorists or monsters. If no one finds something unpleasant for them, they can hardly get along for a day.


    The project is going well, and it will be released in 2007 or 2008.


    There is another project. The files are also on Ronan''s side. Will Smith has obtained the remake of "Longwei Boy" from Sony Columbia Pictures, and the screenwriter of Shahai Entertainment has also completed the first draft script.


    At Ronan¡¯s proposal, the new project was renamed "Kung Fu Dream".


    The initial budget of the project is 30 million US dollars. Will Smith is the producer, Jaden Smith is the star, and Tiger Chen is the action director.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment has basically negotiated terms with Jack Chen. Jack Chen will play a key supporting actor and play for Will Smith¡¯s son.


    The negotiations between Shahai Entertainment and Jack Chen were not very smooth, and Jack Chen also had enough qualifications in Hollywood to demand high pay.


    When filming "Around the Earth in Eighty Days", Jack-Chen''s salary reached its peak in Hollywood, and Walt Disney paid him a salary of US$20 million + that would only be enjoyed by first-tier Hollywood stars.


    However, the failure of the film caused Jack Chen¡¯s salary in Hollywood to plummet. However, for Hollywood film companies, Jack = Chen is still a relatively rare resource. Shahai Entertainment paid for Jack Chen to play a supporting actor. Up to 6 million dollars in remuneration.


    It is said that Will Smith privately gave Jack Chen a promise.


    But this is the price Will Smith paid for his son. It belongs to him as a bargaining chip, Ronan did not ask.


    Ronan actually knows very well that as long as "Kung Fu Dream" can be screened on the other side of the Pacific, the $6 million film pay is definitely worth the money.


    Although Jack Chen¡¯s style has remained the same for decades, there are too many fans on the other side of the Pacific who are willing to pay for Jack Chen.


    And when it will be released on the other side of the Pacific, Jack Chen is definitely the protagonist in the publicity, and Will Smith¡¯s son has to stand aside obediently.


    There was a knock on the door, and Connie walked in: "Miss End is here, in the reception room."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "You accompany me over."


    The two left the office, went to the next reception room, and saw Wan Qian in a lady''s suit.


    This young oriental actress politely greeted Ronan and Connie. On the coffee table next to her, there was a rectangular gift box.


    Ronan shook hands with her and said politely: "Miss Finish, please sit down."


    Wanqian smiled implicitly and said softly: "Last time we met, Mr. Anderson gave me a gift. According to our etiquette, I should return the gift."


    She brought the gift box.


    Ronan''s eyes fell on the rectangular gift box and said, "Miss Wan is so polite."


    Wanqian has her own principles in life and things: "Mr. Anderson, this is my gift in return. I am going back to China, and I may rarely come to Los Angeles in the future. The gift you gave me left a beautiful memory in this city. I should return the gift. It is not expensive, it is just an oriental painting by an elder in the family."


    Ronan can roughly guess what the girl thinks, she probably doesn''t want to owe favors.


    "Thank you." Ronan did not decline: "I have always been very interested in Eastern culture."


    Wanqian handed the gift box to Ronan, and he was relieved, and said with a polite smile: "I will not disturb Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan put away the gift box, first nodded to Wanqian, and then said to Connie: "Give me Miss Wanwan."


    Connie took Wanqian out of the reception room and sent her to the lobby on the first floor.


    In the reception room, Ronan opened the gift box, which contained a very ordinary oriental modern painting.


    A very ordinary gift in return, in line with the identity and status of the two parties.


    can only say, this is really the girl with Hui Zhilanxin.


    Ronan didn''t think much about it. After Connie came back, she asked her to collect the painting and put it in the company''s storage room. It is estimated that she will not take it out again.


    This will be a good memory.


    As for the entertainment industry on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan did not think about it, nor did he want to think about it. This is not a question he should be concerned about.


    Hollywood is the foundation of relativity entertainment.

 Chapter 987： the Hangover

    As Christmas is getting closer and closer, the holiday season has come to the final climax period. Various movies have begun to get together and released, all wanting to get a share of the Christmas holiday.


    Paramount Pictures'' musical "Dream Girl" defended the consistent good performance of the musical market recovery since "Chicago". The North American premiere weekend received nearly 30 million US dollars. The heroine Beyonc¨¦ It also dedicated the best performance in his acting career.


    Big Machine Records has been in constant contact with Beyonc¨¦ since it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, but the success of "Dreamcatcher" made Beyonc¨¦ a hot spot instantly and added many new suitors.


    It¡¯s not easy to win Beyonc¨¦. Big Machine Records faces competition from Sony Records and Universal Music.


    But Relativity Entertainment found another way, using the film partnership established with Chanel in the past few years to place a Chanel endorsement contract in front of Beyonc¨¦.


    As long as Beyonc¨¦ signs a contract with Big Machine Records, she will become the spokesperson of a perfume owned by Chanel.


    The endorsement contracts of top brands have a huge effect on celebrities. Even as long as the star actors have super-brand endorsement contracts, even if the movie or TV works are unfavorable, they can keep their coffee position from falling.


    Beyonce quickly became inclined.


    There is no doubt that Paramount Pictures and Beyonc¨¦ became the winners this Christmas.


    There are winners, and naturally there will be losers.


    Twentieth Century Fox unfortunately became one of the losers.


    In recent years, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because of Ronan''s relationship with Relativity Entertainment. The 20th Century Fox has developed a close relationship with epic and magical movies.


    However, the films released by Twentieth Century Fox during this Christmas period are not directly related to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment.


    "Dragon Knight" had a dumb gun at its North American premiere.


    Twentieth Century Fox, a quasi-line blockbuster with a production cost of US$100 million, had a box office of just over US$20 million in the first weekend. It is not so difficult to get back.


    Even, Cinema predicts that the North American box office of "Dragon Knight" will be around $70 million.


    The Dragon Ball given to Twentieth Century Fox by Relativity Entertainment has not yet shown its power, and the dragon has not yet been summoned. Twentieth Century Fox himself fell heavily.


    Ronan got the news that James Murdoch rushed back to Los Angeles from London, England, and held a two-day meeting in 20th Century Fox.


    But he is not worried that 20th Century Fox will give up calling Shenlong. Those movie projects have already invested a lot of money. According to the operating rules of Hollywood studios, it will inevitably choose to complete the movie first.


    Abandoning a project halfway, the investment of tens of millions of dollars is all in vain, but if it is completed, the film still has a 50% chance of success.


    is like Warner Bros¡¯ "Superman Returns", it can be described as a typical one.


    I would rather continue to increase investment, even if the production cost is piled up to a terrifying US$270 million, not to give up.


    Facts have also proved that Fox in the 20th century has not given up on the plan to summon the dragon. Those movie projects are still steadily advancing. The fastest shooting and production speeds, such as Roland Emmerich¡¯s Ten Thousand Years Before History and Ray "The Pharaohs and the Gods" directed by Deli Scott will be released as soon as next summer.


    Warner Bros. production and distribution, "Blood Diamond" starring Leonardo DiCaprio is also officially released. This is one of the few movies with poor box office in Xiao Li''s career.


    The production cost of this film is as high as 100 million US dollars, and it was released on a large scale like "Infernal Walker", but the box office in North America was only 8.64 million US dollars in the first weekend. Warner Bros. wants to recover the cost and needs to rely on a long time to accumulate.


    Many well-known, Leonardo has always had a good vision of choosing films. Throughout his acting career, there are very few films that really lose money, and "Blood Diamond" is just the worst of them.


    The poor response of "Blood Diamond" also doomed Leonardo''s destiny to accompany him at this Oscar.


    By the way, Leonardo once won the Oscar statuette in the same way as Martin Scorsese, not relying on the outbreak of a certain movie, but on the accumulation of long time and qualifications.


    Even to the point where the Academy would be embarrassed if Leonardo didn¡¯t give Leonardo a figurehead.


    Embassy Pictures also basically ignored Leonardo in the publicity of Tom Cruise¡¯s best actor. Just like Ronan¡¯s plan, the main target was Forest of The Last Dictatorship. Whitaker.


    The method of suppression was the same as the awards for "When Happiness Knocked at the Door" a few years ago. It was constantly emphasized in the media that "The Last Dictatorship" was an African film and Forest Whitaker starred in a Ugandan. warlord.


    Will Smith has gained more say in several black gatherings in Hollywood and is quietly exerting his influence.


    According to his statement, the black judges in the circle had little intention to vote for Forest Whitaker.


    Ronan also roughly understands some of Will Smith¡¯s plans. Will Smith wants to use Clint Eastwood''s chance to sweep Spike Lee Pen''s face and compete for the position of opinion leader of the black Hollywood community.


    This is a good thing, and he also expressed his support.


    Will Smith was greatly influenced by him. Through Will Smith, it can affect some black groups in some circles.


    The general trend of social development cannot be stopped, but more benefits can be sought from it through appropriate means.


    On the weekend before Christmas, a film under Relativity Entertainment was also released. The premiere of "The Hangover" starring Bradley Cooper and Seth Rogen was held.


    Because the film itself is not a big investment, and it is a typical **** comedy, the scale of the premiere is not large.


    The industry itself is not particularly optimistic about this film, and they all think that even if it is successful, it will at most reach the level of "Death is Coming.


    Before its official release, "The Hangover" also had an internal test screen. Maybe not many comedy movies were produced. The internal response of Relativity Entertainment was mediocre. This kind of typical **** comedy is difficult to win people¡¯s true approval, even in commercial In the movie circle, **** is considered to be the lowest style, not even comparable to **** horror movies.


    Because Ronan manipulated the script, this film is basically the same as the main storyline.


    This is a group drama. The bridegroom of the protagonist group is about to enter the church in a few days and marry his beloved woman. Hearing the good news, several of his best friends are sincerely happy for him and decided to open it A bachelor party before marriage, so the five people drove to Las Vegas, where they wanted to spend a crazy and confused bachelor party night together.


    Under the stimulation of alcohol, the five people fell asleep groggy, and after waking up, they had no impression of what happened last night.


    It¡¯s okay, but the most troublesome problem comes. There are only four people left in the room, and the protagonist of this party: Doug the groom is gone! Even more strange is that there is a tiger in the bathroom, and there is a baby who looks less than a year old in the closet!


    Faced with such a chaotic situation, the other four are completely helpless, but they know that time is running out, they must figure out what they did last night, and the wedding is about to take place, they must find Doug within two days, otherwise it will be even bigger The trouble is coming.


    So they started to make mistakes and collide everywhere looking for the truth about last night, but as things developed, they faced more and more difficult things...


    The most successful part of this film is to fully integrate the suspense elements into the comedy atmosphere of shit.


    Suspense is one of the most important elements of all narratives in the movie. It can make the recipient expect the later part of the narrative due to curiosity, anxiety, anxiety or sympathy. When the audience sees a confusing event, or finds an unresolved event They will naturally have a desire to "solve puzzles" when they have problems.


    Under the operation of the Embassy Pictures, the film has been launched in nearly 3,400 theaters in North America on a large scale. To everyone''s expectations, the reputation of the film after the release is completely different from that of Relativity Entertainment''s internal trial screening, except for a few media giving negative reviews. , Most of the media gave the film good reviews.


    "The theme of "The Hangover" condenses the subconscious content of psychoanalysis, and shows the tendency of modern people to seek excitement and carnival due to mental depression. In terms of creative skills, the film adopts a civilian perspective and uses suspense to the extreme. It truly records the language in life and brings visual and psychological pleasure to the audience."


    A media reporter¡¯s comment seems very reasonable.


    Every year, there are always some movies in Hollywood that are not favored by all parties before they are released. They are even criticized by the media and film critics when they are screened, but they can get very unexpected box office after they are released.


    "The Hangover" is undoubtedly one of them.


    After three days in the first weekend, the film opened in 3360 theaters. The box office on the first day of Friday reached US$17.54 million. The box office in North America for the first weekend¡¯s three days totaled US$47.88 million, and the average box office in the single theater exceeded US$14,000. For this film, which costs only about 25 million US dollars, the box office is so good that it flies.


    What¡¯s even more amazing is that they gave an extremely bold prediction. They believe that the final North American box office of "The Hangover" will exceed the $250 million mark!


    You need to know that this film will include the announcement cost, and the total investment is only 50 million US dollars.


    "A surprising movie", "Nothing new in the plot and hilarious dialogue", "The whole person is intoxicated in the movie and it is difficult to extricate himself, the various segments are constantly changing in my mind", "The film itself is really funny, Not deliberately pretentious, no groaning, but its performance is also surprising", "Really very satisfying!"...Although the media evaluations are generally conservative, the overwhelming reputation given by the audience has explained the R-rated comedy. Must-see.


    Before Christmas, Ronan left Los Angeles.


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 Chapter 988： Focus on work

    Get off the plane and out of the airport. Ronan drove into the financial district of Rio de Janeiro, where the crew of "Fast and Furious 4" was filming the location.


    The location shooting of this film has reached the final stage, and it will be transferred to the studio in about ten days.


    Coming to a main road in the financial district, it has been temporarily closed by Rio police. Vinci negotiated in the past. Ronan and the bodyguards'' cars quickly entered the closed area. Before the crew was filming, there was an explosion. It passed, and there was also the sound of collision and broken glass.


    David parked the car, Ronan put on a pair of sunglasses, got out of the car and walked towards the shooting location.


    Rio de Janeiro is located in the southern hemisphere. It is the hottest summer of the year. The blazing sun on the road seems to be a bit sticky to the asphalt.


    The harsh brake sound rang, and after a beautiful flick of a high-horsepower black sports car, it galloped along the road as fast as lightning.


    The "Fast and Furious 4" crew brought together some of Hollywood''s best stunt drivers.


    Jessica Felton and Justin Lin fulfilled Ronan''s requirements, and any more dangerous scenes basically used highly specialized stunt doubles.


    People like Paul Walker who want to have the addiction of crazy racing during the filming of the crew are absolutely not allowed.


    Leave the crew, you can drag the car as you like, but during the crew, you must do things in accordance with the terms of the contract signed by both parties.


    The main actors suffered serious casualties in the crew, which is extremely troublesome for any crew.


    Actors¡¯ Union and other non-profit organizations have never been a display here.


    It''s like the kind of actor who died suddenly during the filming of the crew. The actors'' union can investigate the crew''s suspicion of life. All kinds of insurance and compensation payments add up, even Relativity Entertainment will feel distressed.


    Maybe there are too many **** things in Hollywood, but in terms of the protection of the rights and interests of union members, it is definitely the top in the entertainment industry in the world.


    Even at the level of Ronan, he would not underestimate the rights protection organizations such as the actors'' union and the directors'' union that can pick out three points without any reason.


    As for organizations such as the Environmental Protection Association and the Animal Protection Association, any Hollywood production company hears their names, and one head becomes two big ones.


    No one wants to deal with them.


    Fortunately, in places like Brazil, these organizations basically have no room to survive, and they will not jump out to make trouble with the crew.


    Ronan didn''t interrupt the normal work of the crew. He came under a big sun umbrella and ordered a cold drink casually, watching the crew busy while drinking.


    Justin Lin is coordinating the normal filming of the crew and is very busy.


    Initially, Ronan did not see the producer Jessica Felton, but later saw it under the awning of a building not too far from the shooting location. She was communicating with several Brazilians, among them others. Wearing a police uniform, it is estimated to be a staff member of a government agency in Rio de Janeiro.


    Ronan had a very bad impression of Rio de Janeiro¡¯s security, especially when he almost bought the copyright of "City of God", and asked Vinci next to him: "The crew did not encounter security problems here, right?"


    "No." Vinci immediately replied: "Rio attaches great importance to the crew, and the security force of the crew is strong enough."


    There was a messy sound from the filming location of the crew. The sweating professional staff of various occupations suddenly dispersed and hid in a place that can be shaded. He picked up various cold drinks and drank hese before taking a short rest.


    Ronan came to the place where the director team was. Justin Lin saw Ronan suddenly appear, feeling quite surprised, and hurriedly came over to say hello.


    "Did the shooting go well?" Ronan did not explain.


    Justin Lin said: "The progress is a little slower than planned, but the time planned by the Rio City Hall for us was originally more abundant than planned, and the police are very cooperative. I am confident that all location scenes will be completed within ten days. Shoot."


    Ronan exhorted: "Pay attention to safety."


    Justin Lin understood what he meant and said, "I understand that the crew will not let the actors take risks easily."


    "Why are you here?" A slightly surprised female voice came from the rear, followed by a slightly quickened footstep: "Ronan, when did you arrive in Rio?"


    Ronan turned around, looked at Jessica Felton, smiled and said, "I just got here, and I got off the plane."


    Jessica Felton was holding a folder in her hand, probably too hot, fanning the wind gently, and wondering: "Why did you come to Rio all of a sudden?"


    Ronan took a bottle of cold drink, unscrewed it and handed it to Jessica Felton, and said, "Drink, cool down."


    Jessica Felton was not polite with Ronan. After taking it, he took two sips and saw Justin Lin leading the director team to get busy again, saying: "This is not a place to talk, go to the rest area."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Let''s go."


    Jessica Felton led the way and walked towards a place where the big sun umbrella was erected.


    Ronan followed: "This weather in Rio is really terrible, it''s so hot that Christmas is unbearable."


    "It feels weird, right?" Jessica Felton laughed, pushed her sunglasses on her face, and said, "The Santa Clauses in Rio wear bikinis."


    Ronan shrugged and followed Jessica Felton into the umbrella, his eyes fell on Jessica Felton.


    Jessica Felton is wearing a white short-sleeved T-shirt that fits well. Underneath is a pair of light blue cropped jeans. In the gaps of the mesh sneakers, small light red nails can be vaguely seen.


    The arms that were originally exposed from the clothes were covered with white ice sleeves. On the face of the sunglasses, he wore a light-colored sunhat, and his long brown hair was tied into a ponytail and dropped behind the sunhat.


    Even though she was covered tightly, her hot figure was still unobstructed.


    However, Ronan judged by his rich experience that Jessica Felton''s chest seems to be a cup smaller than when they first met.


    Jessica Felton asked again: "Ronan, why are you here suddenly? Don''t make a phone call before you come."


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s Christmas, come and see you."


    "Something went wrong with the crew''s work?" Jessica Felton must first think of work, and asked: "Or is there an accident?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "No."


    Jessica Felton focused on work, and immediately thought of something, and said: "Did I not give the crew a holiday? Someone reacted to you?"


    Ronan simply followed her words and asked: "By the way, why is there no holiday for Christmas?"


    Jessica Felton explained seriously: ¡°Rio de Janeiro will soon prepare for the Carnival. The crew will not be able to have the freedom to close the road as they do now. We must start in early January next year. After finishing all location shooting, I was worried about unexpected situations. After communicating with the main crew, I chose to work overtime to shoot."


    She thought about it, and said: "I also made a lot of preparations, such as chartering a flight and inviting family members of the crew to visit Brazil. I also booked a hotel beach to host a Christmas party tonight. The crew should have little opinion about no holiday. ..."


    It is normal for Hollywood crews to work overtime to shoot. As long as the rights of crew members and overtime income are protected, no one will take the initiative to ask for trouble.


    The sun umbrella blocked the dazzling sunlight, Ronan took off his sunglasses, wiped his sweat, and said, "Jesse, you are the person in charge of the crew, and these matters are within your authority. I just come and have a look. No other meaning."


    Jessica Felton took another sip of a cold drink, and then said: "I thought that something serious happened to the crew that I didn''t understand, and it disturbed you."


    Ronan couldn''t help but laughed: "We have known each other for so many years. If there is a situation, I will not say hello to you."


    Jessica Felton''s mind is all about work, and then he said: "That''s not necessarily."


    Strictly speaking, she is an employee of Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan is the boss. If serious problems arise in the crew, it is impossible for Ronan not to interfere.


    Ronan didn¡¯t want to talk about work anymore, so he changed the subject: ¡°The crew is holding a Christmas party tonight?¡±


    "Yeah, the hotel is ready." Jessica Felton said without leaving work: "After all, it''s Christmas, no matter how much overtime is paid, we must also let the crew members celebrate and The carnival channel, so as to ensure the work efficiency in the next few days, the current crew shooting progress is slightly behind the plan, and it is necessary to catch up as soon as possible."


    I don¡¯t know why, Ronan suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness, was silent for a few seconds, and said, ¡°I¡¯ll stay for the party. Wouldn¡¯t you be unwelcome?¡±


    "Are you attending?" Jessica Felton shook her head very seriously: "Frankly speaking, it is not suitable for you and me to attend, they will not let go."


    This is the truth, even Ronan can''t deny it.


    As the boss of Relativity Entertainment, Ronan¡¯s status is placed here.


    And Jessica Felton, as the producer of the crew, putting down her body to celebrate the carnival with the crew is a very stupid behavior.


    Vinci¡¯s cell phone rang next to him suddenly, he walked out of the parasol to connect, and walked back after saying a few words, whispering a few words in Ronan''s ear.


    Ronan frowned immediately, glanced at Jessica Felton, and said, "I can''t participate either. I have to rush back to Los Angeles now."


    Jessica Felton immediately asked with concern: "What''s wrong? Did something happen?"


    Ronan nodded slowly and solemnly said: "I just received a notice from Warner Bros. that an unexpected situation has occurred in the "Dark Knight" crew. I need to rush back to Los Angeles immediately to discuss with Warner Bros. how to deal with it."


    "Work is important." Jessica Felton said: "You don''t have to worry about the crew of "Fast and Furious 4", there is me."


    Ronan sighed lightly and said, "Wish everyone a Merry Christmas for me at the party."


    He didn''t say much, and said to Vinci: "Let the crew quickly handle the takeoff and route matters, and return to Los Angeles as soon as possible."


    Finch has contacted Ronan''s business jet crew, and they will be able to take off immediately when they get back to the airport.


    Ronan could only sigh secretly in his heart, he reminded so many times that since the other party did not listen, what should come will definitely come.


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 Chapter 989： Indivisible

    The black Rolls-Royce Phantom drove onto the ramp and slowly stopped in front of the Warner Building. A senior Warner Bros. assistant who was waiting here immediately came to the front of the car and voluntarily opened the door. Connie and Connie in the back row Ronan got off the bus one after another.


    "Good morning, Mr. Anderson." The senior assistant said immediately, "Please follow me."


    Ronan nodded slightly, his face looked very serious, and followed him into the Warner Building.


    Connie silently followed Ronan as before.


    A group of people took the dedicated elevator directly to the highest office floor of Warner Bros., and then came to the door of a conference room.


    There are two security guards in front of the meeting room, which looks a bit abnormal.


    Ronan didn''t say anything. In fact, Connie reported the details last night. More than a day has passed. With the rich experience of Warner Bros., it is estimated that he has come up with a preliminary response plan.


    This kind of strangely sad thing is never a bad thing for the film company, even...


    Ronan didn''t think much, and took Connie into the meeting room.


    "Mr. Anderson..."


    "Good morning, Ronan."


    Greetings sounded one after another, and a lot of people gathered in the conference room, including Warner Bros¡¯ CEO Kevin Tesuhara, DC Comics¡¯ CEO Diego Harris, and Warner Bros¡¯ famous producer Charles Rowan, George Clint, CEO of Sandsea Entertainment, Christopher Nolan, director and executive producer of The Dark Knight.


    Together with Ronan, the crew of "The Dark Knight" has the heavyweight voice.


    The last time so many people sat together for a meeting was when "The Dark Knight" held a project discussion meeting.


    Ronan randomly found a spot at the conference table, pulled out the chair, and sat down.


    The person who presided over the meeting was Charles Rowan. He saw everyone here, and said to Ronan first: "I''m very sorry, Ronan, I interrupted your vacation in Rio de Janeiro, because something serious happened to the crew of The Dark Knight. , I wonder if you have heard of it?"


    "It doesn''t matter." Ronan''s expressionless face: "I have learned about the death of Heath Ledger, which makes people sad..."


    Charles Rowan echoed: "Yeah, sad bad news, Hollywood has lost a talented young actor."


    Someone answered: "May he rest in heaven."


    "God will bless him."


    A group of people said words of grief and mourning, and there was no sadness in their faces.


    Charles Rowan, who presided over the meeting, entered the main topic at this time: "Everyone, I will inform you again. Yesterday morning, during Christmas, the Australian actor Heath Ledger who played the clown in "The Dark Knight" was found in New York. After passing away in the apartment, the New York police and the FBI all intervened in the investigation."


    He coughed, cleared his throat, and continued: "The New York police officially announced the cause of Heath Ledger''s death this morning. This is an accident. Heath Ledger died of acute drug poisoning and was detected in his body. The ingredients of six addictive drugs..."


    None of the people in this room were surprised, because of the relationship between "The Dark Knight" and the situation of the main actors in the crew, many of you have heard of it.


    Besides, Hollywood¡¯s accidents due to drugs are not one or two anymore. There are still people in Ruifan-Phoenix who continue to talk about it.


    As for emotions such as sadness and mourning, who can expect these big Hollywood figures sitting in the conference room to mourn one by one.


    Kevin Tesohala was calm, as if it would not have any negative impact on Warner Bros. and The Dark Knight.


    Diego-Harris didn''t know what he was thinking, he seemed to be wandering.


    Ronan was still expressionless, just sitting at the conference table, listening to Charles Rowan¡¯s update.


    George Clint glanced at Ronan without any indication that he hardly had any impression of Heath Ledger.


    Christopher Nolan is somewhat regretful, that young Australian actor has excellent acting talent, but unfortunately...


    Before the filming of the crew, he also discussed some Heath-Ledger''s situation with Ronan. He thought that as long as there are contract restrictions, Heath-Ledger should not cause trouble to the crew. Now he is still a bit naive.


    The terms of the contract can only be binding for a while.


    Such a young actor with a promising future is really a shame.


    Connie was sitting on Ronan¡¯s left hand, there was no sadness in her heart, not even a trace of sympathy.


    As far as she witnessed, Ronan persuaded Heath Ledger at least twice. What happened?


    Charles Rowan said at this time: "Everyone, Heath Ledger is the supporting actor in The Dark Knight. In fact, everyone knows that the Joker is the real actor in the movie. Heath Ledger¡¯s death. It will definitely have an impact on our film projects."


    This point, everyone here knows that the actors who played the leading role in the movie are dead. If the movie is not affected, is it possible?


    Charles Rowan asked, "I don¡¯t know if you have any opinions or suggestions regarding the death of Heath Ledger?"


    As he spoke, his eyes fell on Ronan.


    But Ronan sat there, staying silent, the expression on his face had not changed from beginning to end, and he didn''t even mean to speak at all.


    George Clint then said: "In the name of the crew, first send condolences to the family members, and then publicize articles in the media to mourn Heath Ledger and the like."


    Christopher Nolan is a director, after all, he is obviously more conscientious than the big guys here: ¡°I¡¯ll go to New York to meet Heath Ledger¡¯s family.


    "Yes." Charles Rowan had no objection: "What George and Christopher said is what we will do next."


    Kevin Tesohala interjected: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics will post separately to mourn."


    Connie took a look at Ronan and said: "Relativity Entertainment will also post separately, including "The Dark Knight", Heath Ledger has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment twice."


    All those present here are people in the industry, and they immediately thought of Brokeback Mountain, which was a big hit at the last Oscar. Heath Ledger was the leading actor, and he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.


    Ronan didn¡¯t want to say too much. Since he rushed back to Los Angeles last night and learned about the situation, he decided that whether it¡¯s Relativity Entertainment or Shahai Entertainment, apart from the routine mourning for Heath Ledger, he will not do anything more. .


    This morning, Ronan personally called Michelle Williams. Although Michelle Williams had parted ways with Heath Ledger, he took his daughter back to New York as soon as possible yesterday.


    From Michelle Williams¡¯ mouth, Ronan also learned more about Heath Ledger.


    But these are not important anymore, because the facts can''t resist the huge profit temptation. It is not the first time that Warner Bros. has faced the death of the main creators of its crew. They are very experienced in this regard.


    The facts do not really matter, because once Warner Bros.''s huge propaganda machine is activated, fake ones can make them real.


    If someone asks about Heath Ledger later, Ronan will definitely say that an excellent actor like him will only be produced every fifty years.


    After all, Ruifan Phoenix has become a super wizard that is rare in a century.


    But in today''s meeting, Ronan neither wants to say more, nor does he need to say more.


    This is the home of Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    As expected, Charles Rowan said: "We must face one thing squarely. The death of Heath Ledger will have a huge impact on the "Dark Knight" that we jointly invested in!"


    He looked at Ronan and George Clint, and continued: "This cannot be ignored. We need to prepare in advance. How to deal with the impact of Heath Ledger''s death on "The Dark Knight"?"


    Since Charles Rowan took the initiative to mention this, Warner Bros. and DC Comics must have a plan.


    Therefore, Ronan and George Clint did not answer the conversation, and remained silent, completely letting Warner Bros. dominate.


    "Heath Ledger''s death is sorrowful. It is a huge loss to the "Dark Knight" crew, to the entire Hollywood, and to the film industry." Charles Rowan''s words are both routine and as if Rehearsing the public statement in the media in advance: "When everyone should be crazy for Heath Ledger, he left us forever!"


    Such words, no one here would take it seriously.


    Kevin Tesohala said softly, "Everyone, the clown is the last character of Heath Ledger..."


    After all, Christopher Nolan is a director Among all the people, it can be said that he is the one with relatively pure ideas, who did not understand the meaning behind Kevin Tesuhara''s words at all, and interjected:" Heath Ledger, after the Joker in "The Dark Knight", also took over the filming of Sony Columbia Pictures'' "Magic and Fantasy Show". He played the leading actor. As far as I know, this film is over."


    There is no doubt that according to the real situation, Kevin Tesohala¡¯s statement that the clown was the last character of Heath Ledger¡¯s life is untenable.


    Kevin Tesuhara frowned slightly and gave Christopher Nolan an unhappy look.


    Christopher Nolan is not stupid. He immediately realized that he had said something wrong and immediately stopped speaking. Among all the people in this conference room, his right to speak is actually the smallest.


    Ronan knew exactly what Kevin Tesukhara meant, and after hearing this, he knew that Warner Bros. and DC Comics were really ready.


    In the face of huge interests, the huge media platform and propaganda machinery owned by Warner Bros. and Time Warner behind it cannot be blocked.


    Besides, why did he stop?


    Charles Rowan raised his voice: "We want everyone to realize that the Joker is the last character of Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger has devoted all his efforts to the Joker. His death is 2% for the Joker. Hundreds of hard work have an inseparable connection!"


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 Chapter 990： Die for the clown

    ''S high-pitched voice fell, and the conference room fell into a brief silence. Everyone was thinking, considering what to do to meet their own interests.


    Since reality cannot be reversed, face it calmly.


    "The death of Heath Ledger is an irreversible fact. We are in grief and should let more audiences see Heath Ledger¡¯s most important work during his lifetime." Diego, CEO of DC Comics -Harris said slowly at this time: "Presumably Heath Ledger in heaven also hopes to see "The Dark Knight" be successful."


    Although no one answered or answered, everyone in the room hoped that "The Dark Knight" would succeed.


    Especially the great commercial success.


    Charles Rowan added at this time: "Film fans should have a suitable way, a suitable movie, to mourn Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight" is undoubtedly the most suitable choice."


    Speaking of which, even Christopher Nolan, who has a slightly slow sense of smell, understands what Warner Bros. and DC Comics are going to do.


    "The last movie Heath Ledger actually starred in was Sony Columbia Pictures'' "Magic and Fantasy Show". The last role was Dr. Parnassos." Charles Rowan said straightforwardly: "If Sony Columbia Pictures responded that "Magic Fantasy Show" may become the biggest beneficiary."


    His words are not over yet: "Fortunately, according to the exact news, "Magic and Fantasy Show" has just finished filming and has not yet entered the post-production stage. The film itself has a low budget. Sony Columbia Pictures cannot immediately catch this opportunity."


    Kevin Tesohala said: "Therefore, we must respond quickly, and we must be ahead of Sony Columbia Pictures. Before they can react, they will use the media and publicity to create established facts and let fans There is such a default with public opinion that "The Dark Knight" is the last movie of Heath Ledger, the Joker is the last character of Heath Ledger, and the Joker and "The Dark Knight" are the best tribute to Heath Ledger. The way they missed this role in this film, they will always miss Heath Ledger!"


    George Clint nodded slowly. Heath Ledger is not an obscure actor. He is a star who has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor. His way of death is disgraceful, but it is not important. Warner Bros. and the Theory of Relativity Entertainment controls a considerable amount of media voice and can change many things through media public opinion.


    Besides, the audience has always been tolerant of people who have passed away. Once a wave of mourning is formed, the dead are far more effective than the living.


    George Clint has had a personal experience. When "The Bourne" was released, he used the death of Robert Ludren to make articles, and the effect was far beyond expectations.


    Charles Rowan added: "As Kevin said, we must launch a propaganda offensive before Sony Columbia Pictures reacts. The core of propaganda has temporarily determined a point. Although Heath Ledger died of acute drug poisoning, the distance The filming of "The Dark Knight" is also very far away, and even the hero of the "Magic Fantasy Show" was played in the middle, but these can be ignored."


    Hollywood''s movie promotion is to create eye-catching gimmicks as much as possible, so no one thinks Charles Rowan''s statement is wrong.


    Charles Rowan looked at Christopher Nolan: "I remember hearing you say that Heath Ledger locked himself in a hotel for more than 20 days in order to figure out the role of a clown."


    Christopher Nolan told the truth: "There is such a thing."


    "Very good, stick to this statement to the outside world." Charles Rowan said very firmly: "Because of trying to figure out the role of the clown, Heath Ledger was too deep in the play to get out of it."


    Hearing this, Christopher Nolan''s face changed slightly. No one knows what the actor is like than his director.


    Heath-Ledger finished playing the clown and went to film another movie "Magic and Fantasy Show". Besides, he hasn''t got rid of the role of the clown yet. Isn''t this open-eyed and nonsense?


    When he first entered Hollywood, Christopher Nolan would definitely refute loudly, but after years of hard work in the circle, he knew that even if he refuted, he would not have any effect. Instead, he might offend the senior Warner Bros. leaders.


    Christopher Nolan wisely chose to remain silent.


    Other people, including Ronan, don¡¯t care at all. In the Hollywood movie promotion, the number of times they personally participated in fraudulent works can''t be counted with either hand.


    There is no psychological barrier to Charles Rowan¡¯s statement.


    Charles Rowan is a senior Hollywood producer. There is no such thing as morality and cleanliness in him: "When he participated in "The Dark Knight", Heath Ledger put himself in People stayed in a hotel room for a long time, repeating the practice of licking their lips, wiping their hair, speaking, and so on. Finally, a Heath-Leder version of the clown was created! But because he went too deeply into the role, Heath-Leder was unable to fully understand I got rid of the role and couldn''t bear the pressure brought by the performance. I had to seek the help of drugs, which eventually led to the death of overdose!"


    The voice fell, and the conference room fell silent again.


    Christopher Nolan took a breath, refreshing the lower limit of Hollywood.


    Rumors can still be made like this? News can be made up like this?


    The distance of this TM is actually at least 100,000 miles away, right?


    Kevin Tesohala emphasized Charles Rowan¡¯s words again: ¡°Heath Ledger¡¯s death was in the process of playing the clown in "The Dark Knight". Desperate, in order to get rid of this terrible state, he can only resort to the help of drugs."


    Charles Rowan then said: "I believe this is also in line with the expectations of Heath Ledger''s fans. They are happy to see such results, and even take the initiative to publicize and spread these views, and then attract more people''s attention."


    Once such established facts are created, even if someone tells the truth, fans affected by this god-making movement will take the initiative to stand up and anger those who tell the truth.


    It doesn''t matter if it is true or false, but the influence and appeal that Heath Ledger''s death brought to the film is real.


    No one in this room knows better than Ronan what kind of effect this will bring.


    There was once an absolute mainstream view about the death of Heath Ledger: Heath Ledger could not bear the pressure brought by acting as a clown, and finally died of depression and medication.


    the truth? Is it important? Even if you tell the truth, Heath Ledger fans will slobber your face.


    In their eyes, Heath Ledger was born and died for the clown.


    This is also the inevitable result of Warner Bros¡¯ "God Creation" propaganda.


    Charles Rowan further said: "Starting this afternoon, the Warner Brothers has followed the Heath Ledger news and has begun to release various promotional materials about the clown to the outside world, hoping that all aspects can cooperate with Warner Bros."


    Diego-Harris immediately said, "There is no problem with DC Comics."


    George Clint replied: "Shahai Entertainment will cooperate fully."


    Ronan thought a little, and said: "Charles, I currently don''t have the time and energy to manage this aspect of affairs. How to cooperate with the "Dark Knight" crew is up to you and Director Nolan to decide."


    Although Christopher Nolan felt a little uncomfortable, he knew that he was quiet and said, "I will cooperate with Warner Bros."


    Charles Rowan nodded: "I will."


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "Ronan, this promotion is fully promoted by Warner Bros."


    "Yes." Ronan didn''t have any comment on this: "There is a place where Shahai entertainment is needed, you can communicate with George."


    Charles Rowan said again at this time: "I will convene a meeting with the chief creators of the crew tomorrow to unify the calibre."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Charles, the crew is in charge of you and Director Nolan."


    Concerning the major interests of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, Kevin Tesohala saw Ronan not planning to participate personally, worried that Charles Rowan would not be able to suppress the main creators of the "Dark Knight" crew, and said: "Tomorrow I will participate personally A meeting of the chief creators of the crew."


    Charles Rowan also breathed a sigh of relief: "The external calibre of the crew only needs to be unified within one year. Follow-up will be what they say."


    After a long time, the fake becomes the real. Even if the truth is told, most people still choose to ignore it.


    The influence of Warner Bros. in the media industry is unquestionable, and its ability to influence public opinion is very powerful.


    "Then let''s act quicklyCharles Rowan said at the end of the meeting: "Sony Columbia Pictures must not be allowed to take the lead. "


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan and others left one after another. Charles Rowan and Kevin Tesohara did not leave. Then several heads and professionals from the Warner Bros. Public Relations Department entered the meeting room to discuss specific implementation matters.


    In addition, Warner Bros. will also send professional public relations experts to see Heath Ledger¡¯s family. As long as Heath Ledger¡¯s family can be dealt with, the plan will undoubtedly go smoother.


    These are not very difficult, people have passed away, reality lies ahead, Warner Bros. has too many ways to impress them.


    Even if I can¡¯t move it, the Warner Bros. plan can still unfold. In the face of overwhelming public opinion, the voices of Heath Ledger¡¯s family have no weight at all.


    According to the news yesterday, Warner Bros., including Charles Rowan, is considering all aspects and formulating a publicity plan that is most beneficial to The Dark Knight.


    This kind of godsend opportunity, Warner Bros. and DC Comics, of course, cannot be missed.


    As for the others, Charles Rowan and Kevin Tesuhara didn''t care about it, nor did they want to.


    By the way, if Warner Bros. missed this opportunity for nothing, Sony Columbia Pictures would not sit stupidly as a bystander once it reacted.


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 Chapter 991： Make god

    "That''s all for today''s meeting."


    In the Warner Bros. meeting room, Charles Rowan, who presided over the meeting, glanced over the faces of many key creative personnel such as Christian Bell, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, etc., once again emphasized : "Finally, let me emphasize that you have signed a contract with the crew, and you are obliged to cooperate with the promotion of The Dark Knight."


    The meeting room is quiet, everyone is silent, but it is also a kind of acquiescence to Charles Rowan.


    In the promotion of Hollywood movies, there are more excessive things than this, it is nothing.


    After all, it is just for them to praise Heath Ledger and talk about Heath Ledger''s extraordinary efforts for the role of the clown no matter in any public occasion, face to any media or movie fans.


    They are all very big and don''t care about this with someone who has passed away.


    The meeting ended, and most people left the meeting room one after another.


    Someone also walked behind.


    Christian Bale and Gary Oldman left the meeting room unhurriedly and entered the elevator room together. The others had already taken the elevator and left. In the huge elevator room, there were only them two.


    "Warner Bros. can really make up." Gary Oldman said directly: "Heath Ledger died because he played the clown? Really crazy."


    Christian Bale said, "Actually, on Christmas Eve, I spoke with Heath Ledger on the phone."


    Gary Oldman asked curiously: "Is he normal then?"


    "The two of us talked very happily on the phone and joked with each other. Heath Ledger also said about his blueprint for his future career." Christian Bale said simply: "He told himself in Batman He was proud of his performance. He wanted to participate in the shooting of the third Batman movie. He said that he liked working with Christopher Nolan. He had the best time during the shooting. He still used the voice of a clown and Let me hear the laughter. We were all very happy then."


    Gary Oldman had a good relationship with Heath Ledger during the crew, and he bluntly said: "In fact, we all know that the clown did not kill him, it should be the opposite situation. Heath Ledger is very humorous. Relatives and friends will know, and he really enjoys being a clown."


    Christian Bell shrugged slightly: "We know these words, and the rest is the default of Warner Bros. It''s his own fault. You can''t blame others. He took those medicines. Of course, he can''t push this kind of error to For others, although it is really hard to accept."


    Gary Oldman nodded, just as the elevator arrived, he and Christian Bale got on the elevator together.


    As an actor, it is a necessary responsibility to cooperate with the production and distribution party for promotion.


    In the afternoon of the same day, Warner Bros. began to launch a massive "God Creation" propaganda, working hard to build a positive image of Heath Ledger, transferring the cause of drug addiction to the role of the clown, and then aroused public attention and sympathy, and initiated a campaign. Series of commemoration and mourning activities.


    The whole society is always tolerant to the dead.


    Think about it, how much sympathy and attention will an actor who is trapped in his role and unable to extricate himself arouse the public?


    Warner Bros¡¯s "Entertainment Weekly" and "Empire" magazines have even elaborated memorial articles about Heath Ledger.


    "In early December, Heath Ledger once said in an interview with our reporter that he was''a bit too nervous'' in the process of playing the Joker in "The Dark Knight", and when he was filming "The Dark Knight", he was because he played that. Insane, unsympathetic mass murder of clowns'' faces sleep problems."


    "In the interview he said that last week I could only sleep for two hours a night and I couldn''t stop thinking. My body was exhausted, but my brain was still running. He said that he had to take two tablets every day. Sleeping pills, but it only works within two hours."


    ""The Dark Knight" became Heath Ledger''s swan song!"


    The death of a star always attracts a lot of attention. Even during the awards season, Heath Ledger has become the focus of entertainment news.


    Most of the news emphasized the huge distress caused by the role of the so-called clown to Heath Ledger.


    "Perhaps it is the crazy character of the Joker that has caused trouble for Heath Ledger. The director of "The Dark Knight" Christopher Nolan said in an interview: The Joker is a big deal to Heath Ledger. Challenge, the role he played is very original, very scary, and extremely marginalized. This is a very young character, very lawless, and injects a lot of primitive horror and panic into our hearts, and Xi Ledger It shocked me."


    "I can use my performance to shock Christopher Nolan, and I can imagine how much Heath Ledger put in the role of the clown."


    Warner Bros. is really tough. I don¡¯t know where I found a video of Heath Ledger¡¯s early interview and posted it on the Internet.


    Heath-Ledger happened to talk about death during the interview. He said-I feel good about death.


    There was a lot of discussion in the American media for a while. Some people were feeling the death of a young talent, but more people were speculating about his death.


    Relativity Entertainment also released a tribute to Heath Ledger through Netflix.


    "We are all deeply sad and shocked because of this accident. This is a very difficult time for those who love him. I ask the media to respect his family''s privacy. We deeply mourn Heath Rice, He used his life to interpret the movie "The Dark Knight" and the role of the clown, and he made a perfect curtain call for his acting life."


    "Mr. Ronan Anderson also considered whether to remove the posters and clips of Heath Heath clowning, and finally decided to keep it as a will of an outstanding actor, when next year¡¯s theaters show "The Dark Knight" The lights are off, please don¡¯t forget that the clown on the screen has gone away..."


    This eulogy was later reprinted by many websites and media, and appeared in eye-catching positions on various pages.


    Under the guidance of Warner Bros. and related media, more and more people are beginning to wonder whether playing the gloomy and terrible clown put Heath Ledger under tremendous pressure.


    Once the right hype spot is found, Hollywood''s huge propaganda machine can often explode with incredible energy.


    Ronan also specifically mentioned Heath Ledger in an interview with a media reporter, but he didn¡¯t say much: "The death of Heath Ledger is heart-wrenching! With Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain" and The two collaborations on "The Dark Knight" are one of the most memorable moments in my life. He interprets the character¡¯s joy, anger, sorrow, and joy better than imagined because he is full of love, sincerity, and enthusiasm for life. Everyone who knows him will fall in love with him."


    For Heath Ledger, Ronan will not be stingy with praise.


    Similarly, the Warner Bros. "God Creation" propaganda also praised Heath Ledger, and it is getting more and more intense.


    Warner Bros'' Kevin Tesuhara also personally played.


    "Heath Ledger''s departure is an unbearable pain in life for everyone, especially his family and friends. When you are a filmmaker, you feel that you should be responsible for an actor. At that time, there was only one reason, and that was that his excellence in front of the camera conquered you."


    The news about Heath-Ledger suppressed all the entertainment news for a while, even after 2007, it is still the focus of public opinion.


    Even, some movie fans began to spontaneously initiate a call to hold related memorial activities in public places.


    Under the propaganda hype of Warner Bros., "The Dark Knight" made a sensation before it was shown. The Joker successfully surpassed Batman and became the main character in posters, trailers and various propaganda.


    The clown, who was originally a protagonist with a halo, has truly become the protagonist of The Dark Knight.


    It is not difficult for some sober people to see the intentions of Warner Bros., but the influence of public opinion on the public is huge, and many people are blind.


    This is just one aspect. Warner Bros has done more than imagined. Although Heath Ledger was portrayed as an outstanding actor who gave everything for the role, he secretly made a lot of his death. effort.


    For example, many media said that the cause of Heath Ledger¡¯s death was always a mystery. By mid-January, many media and websites revealed that Heath Ledger¡¯s death was related to drugs and reported that Heath Ledger¡¯s death was related to drugs. During the filming of "The Dark Knight", Ledger showed bad emotions, severe insomnia, confusion all day long, and getting along with other staff and actors and so on.


    Then, someone came forward to refute the rumors and let this report form a dispute.


    Controversy tends to generate more attention Warner Bros. is not the first time to do this type of operation, it can be described as rich experience.


    Regardless of creating gods or slandering, everything is for "The Dark Knight" to get more attention when it is released.


    In January 2007, "The Dark Knight" was ranked first in all media rankings in the industry''s evaluation of the expected movies to be released in 2007!


    I want Warner Bros. to give up using Heath Ledger for publicity. Is this possible?


    The answer is obvious.


    Hollywood has never been a pure circle. Like all business circles, it is full of struggles and entanglements. It has even magnified these struggles for fame and fortune by countless times.


    Heath Ledger is not the first such propaganda, and it will not be the last.


    And Heath Ledger¡¯s family reached an agreement with Warner Bros. even Heath Ledger¡¯s family did not object, and there was no need for outsiders to worry about it.


    Here, those who are innocent in their minds and think that they can make their mark in Hollywood with blood, passion, talent and hard work will only be assimilated or swallowed ruthlessly by this circle.


    Although it is nearly half a year before the release of "The Dark Knight", the market explosion of this film can already be expected.


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 Chapter 992： Indian film culture

    Manhattan, New York.


    A black Mercedes-Benz car parked in front of the funeral home, Ronan in a black suit pushed the door and got out of the car. Regardless of the flashing lights around and the voice of reporters asking for an interview, he walked into the funeral home with a serious face.


    This is a memorial service held by Heath Ledger¡¯s family for him, and then Heath Ledger will return to Australia for burial with the assistance of the Australian Consulate.


    Ronan first put a bunch of flowers in front of Heath Ledger''s portrait, and then shook hands with Heath Ledger''s parents and sister one by one.


    "Sorrow and change."


    Anything is superfluous at this time, and Ronan can''t say much.


    Heath-Ledger¡¯s parents suppressed their grief: "Thank you."


    Ronan, led by Heath Ledger¡¯s sister, went to the lounge next to the mourning hall.


    "Thank you, Mr. Anderson." Heath Ledger''s sister whispered: "I heard Michelle talk about it. You have persuaded Heath several times, but he didn''t listen..."


    Ronan said in a low voice, "Sorry."


    Heath-Ledger¡¯s sister with tears in her eyes, nodding silently, led Ronan into the lounge, and then returned to the hall alone.


    There are many people sitting in the lounge, and most of Ronan knows them, such as Christian Bell, Christopher Nolan, Michelle Williams, Jack Gyllenhill, and Ang Lee.


    Everyone looked heavy, and they were all silent.


    Ronan came next to Michelle Williams: "Misha, sorry."


    Michelle Williams immediately said: "He is too stubborn, too stubborn."


    Ronan didn¡¯t know what to say.


    "I tried to persuade him, it doesn''t work." Michelle Williams said hoarsely: "Ronan, you tried to persuade him too, but he didn''t listen."


    The lounge is too quiet, and everyone''s eyes are turned to Michelle Williams.


    Michelle Williams said: "I divorced him because of drug abuse, but he still hasn''t changed. What happened?" She seemed extremely angry: "Matilda has no father!"


    Everyone here has worked with Heath Ledger, and they know something about it.


    Jack Jelenhill walked over and said, "Misha, don''t complain about Heath. He, turned around splendidly... took away our love for drama and our miss of him."


    Soon, the rest room fell into silence again.


    Footsteps sounded again, and Heath Ledger¡¯s sister walked in again with someone, a very young woman.


    Ronan took a look. He was also a celebrity in the show business, and the sister of the former Red Witch Omei, Mary Olsen.


    When Mary Olsen saw Ronan, her eyes lit up, but she didn''t say anything. It''s really not suitable to talk more in this kind of occasion.


    About Heath Ledger and Mary Olsen, it is also one of the hot spots in the entertainment media recently.


    The first person who discovered Heath Ledger was a door-to-door masseuse. After she discovered that Heath Ledger was dead, she didn''t call the police immediately, but made four consecutive phone calls to Mary Olsen.


    There was even a rumor that Heath Ledger died in Mary Olsen¡¯s apartment.


    Mary Olsen publicly denies that he is a boyfriend with Heath Ledger.


    In the current situation, any news about Heath Ledger will become a hot spot, with true and false news rampant.


    This is the effect that Warner Bros. and DC Comics want.


    Today is just a more private memorial service. Towards noon, Heath-Ledger¡¯s family came to thank you, and then Ronan, including Ronan, left one after another.


    Ronan did not care about Mary Olsen, who frequently hinted to him, and invited Ang Lee to get in his car.


    The current situation, being involved with Mary Olsen, is simply asking for trouble.


    As for the younger sister of the Osson family, she has just grown up, and it will take a few years for Shahai Entertainment to contact her.


    Ronan is going to the airport to rush back to Los Angeles, and Ang Lee is going to the airport to return to Asia, just on the way.


    Li Ann watched the funeral home getting farther and farther behind the car, and said: "When you filmed Brokeback Mountain, you persuaded him and I persuaded him, but I didn¡¯t expect..."


    Ronan said: "To completely change the values ??of others is one of the most difficult things in the world."


    "Yes." Ang Lee also knew this point very well: "It was a kind of persuasion, but in the end it was regarded as a bad person. There are too many such things."


    He turned to ask, "Is Warner Bros. planning to use this for promotion?"


    Ronan seemed very calm: "Warner Bros. was a step ahead, otherwise it''s Sony Columbia Pictures that is hype."


    According to the news he got from Chris, Sony Columbia Pictures also wanted to take advantage of Heath Ledger¡¯s hype, but the reaction was slow for a few shots, and finally it defaulted to the situation created by Warner Bros.


    Because the clown''s momentum is so great, if Sony Columbia Pictures wants to reverse it, it will inevitably invest a lot of resources, but the production cost of "Magic Fantasy Show" is only 30 million US dollars, which is really not worth investing too much publicity funds.


    Ang Lee sighed and simply changed the topic: "This year''s awards season, is the movie under Relativity Entertainment the number one hit again?"


    Ronan said: "The main reason is to borrow the advantages that Martin Scorsese has accumulated over the years. Without the director of Martin Scorsese, "Infinite Walker" would not become one of the hottest awards season.


    Ang Lee thought for a moment: "Oscar should also give Martin Scorsese the best director of the Golden Man." He took the initiative to say: "I contacted many friends, and all of our votes will go to "Infinite Walker." "


    Having worked hard in Hollywood for nearly two decades, Ang Lee also has a fairly extensive network of relationships, and his success at the Oscars has a considerable relationship with the carefully constructed network of relationships.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Thank you."


    Li Ann smiled and said, "You are polite, Ronan. If you weren''t entertaining with the theory of relativity, could there be me now?"


    Ronan smiled slightly, did not say anything about the Oscars and awards season, instead asked: "How is your global travel and expanding your horizons?"


    "Very smoothly, I have seen cultures and customs from all over the world, and have some experience." Li Ang said quite sincerely: "If it weren''t for this, I would not return to North America."


    Ronan asked: "What''s the biggest experience?"


    Li Ang barely considered it, and said directly: "The national, never the world."


    Hearing this, Ronan was quite recognized and said, "Li, no wonder you are the most successful in Hollywood among all the Oriental directors."


    The truth is very simple, but not everyone can understand it.


    Li Ann said: "Before, I only had such a vague concept. This time I have seen more cultures and customs from all over the world, and watched more movies from various countries, and it became clearer."


    Ronan nodded slowly: "It seems you have gained a lot this time."


    Ang Lee continued: "I have been in India for a long time recently, and I went to Bollywood to do an inspection. Bollywood movies are typical in this regard. Their song and dance movies are very popular in the Indian market, even most of Hollywood Mainstream commercial films are not rivals, but when they come out of India, the audience for these musicals is very small, and it is difficult for the professional film circles to recognize them."


    Ronan thought of Indian movies and danced without saying a word, and said: "Others don''t know it well. It''s hard for me to accept Indian musicals."


    Li Ang said seriously: ¡°In fact, there are some merits in Indian movies, and the culture also integrates many ideas from the East and the West. If it can be reflected in movies, there is no market.¡±


    Hearing this, Ronan remembered one thing and said: "Yes, Lee. Some time ago, the Indian branch recommended me an Indian novel. I think it is very good. It has the potential to adapt the film. If you are interested You can take a look."


    Thinking of the previous "Brokeback Mountain", Ang Lee said without hesitation: "Yes, I have been studying Indian culture recently." He asked, "What is the novel called?"


    Ronan said: ""The Fantasy and Beauty of the Youth School" seems to be published in India around 2001. I forgot the name of the original author. I will ask someone to send the electronic version of the novel to your mailbox."


    "Good!" Li Ann is looking forward to it: "I must study it carefully."


    Ronan simply said directly: "I have limited knowledge of Indian culture, Lee, you see if there is the value and possibility of being adapted into a movie. If it can be adapted, how should it be adapted."


    Li An pondered a little, and said, "After I read the original novel, I will give you a specific report."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes. You know my work mailbox, you can send it directly to my mailbox at that time, or post it to the Theory of Relativity Building."


    Li Ann said: "This may take several months, or even more than half a year."


    "Don''t worry Ronan waved his hand: "The adaptation copyright of the novel is already in the hands of Relativity Entertainment. I have the final say when it will be adapted. "


    At the Indian branch, after several contacts with the original author and publishing house, last year, he successfully bought the film and television adaptation rights of "The Fantasy Drifting of the Boy School", which is similar to the "Slumdog Millionaire", Indian literature It is difficult to sell high prices for works, and Relativity Entertainment only spent 800,000 US dollars to get the right to film and television adaptation.


    This is also related to the market and economic differences between the two places. US$800,000 is a low price for relativistic entertainment and may be a huge wealth for the middle class in India.


    The initiative of this project has been completely held in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, so Ronan is not in a hurry, let Ang Lee slowly plan and run it.


    Ronan roughly remembered that "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie" was Lee Ang''s last commercial performance film, and its global box office seemed to exceed the sum of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Brokeback Mountain".


    Of course, if nothing else, this should also be the movie project with the highest production budget for Ang Lee.


    "The Fantastic Drifting of the Youth Pie" has a good balance between business and art.


    When I arrived at JFK Airport, Ang Lee went to take a flight back to Asia, and Ronan took a private jet to return to Los Angeles. Now the awards season is in full swing, and the competition for various awards has reached the most intense stage.


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 Chapter 993： Years of obsession

    Entering January, all Oscar competitors have revealed their true faces. In addition to a few top productions, commercial films in 2006 lacked powerful works, and award-winning films during the awards season were no exception.


    Relativistic entertainment is not difficult to analyze the biggest competitors of "Infinite Walker".


    "Tong Tian Pagoda", "Letter from Iwo Jima" and "Father''s Banner", these can be regarded as "Infinite Walkers" in the Oscars more powerful competitors.


    For films like "Little Girl in the Sunshine" and "Queen", it is not difficult for people with a discerning eye to see that these two films are basically not competitive in the best director and best film.


    Compared to the award seasons of the past few years, the competition this year is really much weaker.


    The best director is competing with Martin Scorsese, except for Clint Eastwood, who just won the best director last year, no one else has any advantage at all.


    In terms of film, "Inferior Walker" went from word of mouth to box office to fame, throwing out three streets from its competitors.


    Therefore, the upright public relations strategy developed by Embassy Pictures is suitable for "Infinite Walkers".


    Since the beginning of 2007, "Infinite Walker" has almost passed the outpost awards.


    At the Golden Globe Awards in mid-January, "Infernal Walker" won four awards, namely Best Director, Best Actor, Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay.


    In the face of a group of competitors whose strength is obviously weaker than that, "Infinite Walker" is simply a direct crush.


    At the subsequent Screen Actors Guild Awards, Tom Cruise easily won the best film actor with "The Infinite Walker", and Jessica Chastain also unexpectedly won the best film supporting actress.


    The latter is a complete surprise, because although Embassy Pictures declared Jessica Chastain for the best supporting actress award, it did not do any publicity and public relations specifically for her.


    It can only be said that Jessica Chastain has taken advantage of the weakness of competitors and the advantages of "Infinite Walker".


    Directors¡¯ Guild Award was announced and Martin Scorsese was elected as the best film director without any suspense.


    The ¡¡¡¡ Producer League Award also announced the results. Relativity Entertainment was also a big winner. "Infernal Walker" won the best film, and "The Incredibles" of its Pixar studio won the best animation film laurel.


    At the Screenwriters Guild Award, which is much less influential than the three major union awards, "Infinite Walker" successfully won the best adapted screenplay.


    As we all know, the various Film Critics Association Awards, Independent Film Awards, and Golden Globe Awards are more about improving the exposure rate. It is okay to say that it is a sentinel award, but it is a misnomer of the Oscar wind vane.


    The four major trade union awards can be said to be a real Oscar vane. There is a degree of overlap of more than 90% between the judges and the Oscar judges. The final results of the past awards have a degree of overlap of more than 95%.


    As soon as the results of the four major trade union awards came out, the suspense of the Oscars ceremony was reduced by more than half, and the upset may be even smaller.


    In the past two decades, the four major trade union awards have been promoted horizontally, and without exception, the Oscar award ceremony has been horizontally promoted.


    With the corresponding awards of the four major union awards in hand, "Walking Without Part" has become the veritable number one hot spot for this year''s Oscars. Even most media believe that this gangster film may have won multiple awards at the Oscar.


    There are three reasons for this situation, frankly.


    First of all, Martin Scorsese has accumulated years of qualifications and prestige, and he has returned to his best gang theme in time; secondly, the publicity and public relations of Relativity Entertainment; finally, the competitors are really weaker.


    This awards season will not let "Infernal Walker" become the number one favorite, so who is more qualified?


    "Tower of Babel"? "Letter from Iwo Jima"? "The Banner of the Fathers" of the diehard rightist thinking? Or a comedy like "Little Sunshine"?


    The situation is very obvious. These competitors are really weak.


    After the four major trade union awards, while maintaining the Oscar research efforts, Embassy Pictures began a new year''s release plan.


    The film released in 2007 by Relativity Entertainment, led by Brother Bao.


    Embassy Pictures held the premiere of "Life and Death" in Los Angeles before the arrival of late January.


    This film, as early as the first half of last year, Uvi-Bauer completed all the shooting and production, because of the schedule, it has been scheduled until January this year.


    As always, the premiere of Bao Ge''s film is not large. Except for the main creators of the crew, most of the participants are the friends Bao Ge has made in recent years.


    Besides, I''m the fans of Brother Bao.


    Since Bao Ge became famous on the ring, a large number of iron fans began to appear. Later, Bao Ge opened Netflix to share and became an Internet celebrity director.


    It doesn¡¯t matter whether the film is made or not, the fans of Brother Bao just want to have fun.


    In this regard, Brother Bao¡¯s movies have always been very selling points.


    Ronan also participated in the premiere. Last time he did not go to the premiere of "Draculaline". Since he was in Los Angeles this time, he did not refuse Uvi Bauer''s invitation.


    Watching Uvi-Bauer walk across the red carpet, enjoying the treatment of fans on both sides like popular celebrities, Ronan can only say that Brother Bao can still be popular for at least three years.


    Three years later, three years later, maybe the old will grow stronger.


    Entering the theater, Uvi-Bauer immediately came next to Ronan. Ronan smiled and said, "The fans are very enthusiastic and they love you very much."


    Uvi-Bauer touched his bald forehead and said, "I didn''t expect it to be so popular."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing, and said, "Uvi, this is the treatment you deserve."


    Uvi-Bauer laughed happily, shaking his face with a smile.


    Ronan turned to ask, "How was the filming of "Vampire Lincoln"?"


    "The filming will be finished next month." Uvi-Bauer said quickly: "Ronan, I can finish all the production of this film in the first half of the year."


    Ronan understood what Uvi Bauer meant and said: "In the second half of the year, or the first half of next year, Embassy Pictures will definitely be able to put "Vampire Lincoln" into theaters."


    Compared to other films in the past, Uvi-Bauer pays more attention to "Vampire Lincoln". This is the first time he has stepped out of the category of game adaptation movies.


    Although he still used a part of the video game style to shoot "Vampire Lincoln".


    Facing the serious and responsible Uvi Bauer, it is difficult for anyone to feel disgusted.


    Ronan has always trusted Bao Ge''s abilities. In addition to being a director, Bao Ge is definitely synonymous with reliability in other aspects.


    Suddenly, Uvi-Bauerla came to a bald middle-aged man, introduced: "Ronan, this is Frank Pierce, one of the founders of Blizzard Entertainment, currently serving as the CEO of Blizzard Entertainment."


    Then, he introduced: "Frank, this is Ronan, my boss."


    Frank Pierce shook hands with Ronan quickly: "Mr. Anderson, it''s my honor to know you."


    Ronan replied politely: "It is a pleasure to meet you. I am a big fan of your company''s World of Warcraft."


    Frank Pierce showed some surprise on his face: "This is the honor of the entire Blizzard Entertainment."


    Ronan¡¯s words were of course polite. Uvi-Bauer gave him a Blizzard test number, but he just played a little bit and threw it to the housekeeper Nikia. Nikia has been there for the past two years. Playing "World of Warcraft" is said to be the president of a top trade union.


    Since normal work has never been delayed, Ronan has not interfered either.


    Ronan said: "Your company''s "World of Warcraft" has an epic storyline. Have you ever considered adapting a movie?"


    "I thought about it." Frank Pierce told the truth: "But the company has always felt that the timing is not yet ripe."


    Ronan glanced at Uvi Bauer curiously. If Uvi Bauer can invite Frank Pierce, isn¡¯t it the result of years of obsession?


    He decided to push: "Frank, Uvi has always liked Blizzard''s games, and he is also one of the best game adaptation directors in Hollywood and even the world. I personally suggest that your company can consider allowing Uvi to adapt "World of Warcraft". Movie version."


    Frank Pierce didn¡¯t know how to answer the call. Uvi Bauer ran Blizzard every day for years. Although he did not impress Blizzard Entertainment to hand over the game adaptation rights to him, many of Blizzard Entertainment¡¯s top executives were in agreement with Uvi -Bauer knew him well and even became a friend.


    Uvi-Bauer looked at Ronan, only feeling that he was following the right person.


    Many years of obsessive love, hard pursuits are not available, but Ronan has never given up support for himself.


    Is it not enough to pay?


    Ronan said: "Your company should really think about it. Looking at the world''s film industry, it is difficult for you to find a better film director for game adaptation than Uwe."


    This is really telling the truth, and it is also recognized by Hollywood Except for Paul Anderson, looking at the global film industry, game adaptation is a film genre, and there is no second commercial score comparable to Uvi-Bao. The director.


    Frank Pierce said with a smile: "This is not something I can be absolutely sure of. I''ll wait until the company makes a decision."


    Hearing this, Uvi-Bauer''s face inevitably appeared disappointed.


    Frank Pierce hurriedly went elsewhere, for fear of talking about Uvi Bauer''s adaptation of "World of Warcraft".


    Ronan patted Uvi-Bauer on the shoulder, and said: "There are some things, hard pursuit may not lead to good results."


    "Hey..." Uvi-Bauer could only sigh long.


    Ronan didn''t want to hit Uvi Bauer, so he didn''t say more.


    Because in some ways, the relationship between Uvi-Bauer and Blizzard is like an alternative version of licking a dog and a goddess. No matter how hard you lick, the goddess won''t look at it, and you may lick it to nothing.


    It¡¯s hard for outsiders to say anything about this kind of thing.


    Ronan has drawn a lot of lessons from Heath Ledger. It is better to say less about some things. If you say it to others, you may not appreciate it, but may have a worse effect.


    Brother Bao is a talent he values, so he can do it well if he wants to. The goddess Blizzard might have a day of falling into the dust.


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 Chapter 994： Really happy

    In fact, Ronan has always known that Uvi Bauer has not interrupted his pursuit of running Blizzard apart from normal work, but there are some things that you can''t get through hard pursuit.


    Do everything possible to please, but can''t get back even one look back.


    Ronan thought about it and shook his head. When Uvi Bauer can''t be a director, he can join Relativity Entertainment as a manager. Whether he runs outreach or handles other tasks, Brother Bao is quite capable.


    When ¡¡¡¡ was about to enter the theater, two blonde women came over together.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    Charlize Theron and Candice Swanepoel, who played a supporting actress in "Life and Death", greeted Ronan one after another, Ronan also smiled and shook hands with them.


    "It''s been a long time, Sally." Ronan asked casually, "What have you been up to lately?"


    Charlize Theron said: "I''m making a superhero movie with Will."


    Ronan took the opportunity to ask: "Are you interested in being a superhero?"


    Charlize Theron didn''t quite understand why Ronan asked, he pondered a little, and said, "It''s okay."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and then said, "Candice, you are getting more and more beautiful."


    "Thank you." Candice Swanepoel glanced at Charlize Theron and whispered, "Ronan, can you talk a few words alone?"


    Ronan said, "Of course."


    Charlize Theron smiled slightly at Ronan, and then left here.


    Candice Swanepoel folded her hands in front of her, seemingly nervous, rubbing her right hand with her left hand, and said, "Ronan, you haven''t contacted me for a long time."


    Ronan is not an idiot, plus he has rich experience, understands the meaning of this, and said: "I have too many things here, the schedule is too tight, and I have never had time."


    Candice Swanepoel bit her lower lip lightly: "Then...Do you have time tonight?"


    "I''m very sorry." Ronan has already made a decision, so he won''t change it again, and tactfully refused: "I promised someone else and I will go home on time tonight."


    Candice Swanepoel looked at Ronan, and then said for a while, "Well, I''ll talk another day."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "We''ll talk another day."


    He didn''t stop in the VIP room anymore, called Uvi Bauer, and went into the theater together.


    Candice Swanepoel returned to Charlize Theron.


    "What''s wrong?" Charlize Theron asked softly, "You seem a little depressed."


    Candice Swanepoel said: "It feels uncomfortable to be rejected."


    Won soaring to the sky, and lose seems to lose.


    Charlize Theron lowered his voice: "That''s Ronan Anderson, Hollywood''s richest man, the most powerful man, you take it too seriously."


    Candice Swanepoel was obviously a little unwilling: "I just want to try."


    "He has refused, so don''t try again." Charlize Theron warned: "Don''t mess around. I have known Ronan Anderson for more than five years. He is not as kind as he seems on the surface. ."


    Candice Swanepoel said, "I understand." She turned to ask, "Sally, have you heard that Ronan Anderson has a girlfriend?"


    Charlize Theron shook his head: "No, I have never heard of it. How can he find a regular girlfriend?"


    I have known each other for so many years, she has never heard of Ronan Anderson still has a fixed girlfriend.


    Seeing many people walking towards the cinema, Charlize Theron greeted Candice Swanepoel: "Let''s go, let''s go to the premiere. Honey, be happy, this is your first movie. "


    Although she only played one of the small roles, she can finally see herself on the big screen. Candice Swanepoel is still looking forward to it.


    However, this kind of expectation soon turned into consternation after the movie started.


    This... is also called a movie?


    Candice Swanepoel has the urge to cover her face, but when she hears the cheers in the theater and the constant laughter, she is quite puzzled, is there anything wrong with these fans? Is this kind of film worthy of applause?


    However, this is Brother Bao¡¯s movie, and this is Brother Bao¡¯s fan.


    Movie fans are very happy, because the film is full of all kinds of joy.


    Take a look, the beauties fight one by one, one Luyao, the swaying peaks, the long white legs, and the sensible beauty. Isn¡¯t that enough?


    The beauties have worn enough for hand-to-hand combat, so they can''t really dew point, right? This kind of containment but not omission is more attractive!


    This film is simply the conscience of the industry. How to shoot **** without missing a point, all kinds of beaches, beauties, bikinis, wet fighting, panting, all kinds of chests and legs...


    Even women look hard, what else is unsatisfactory?


    In the hands of Relativity Entertainment and Uvi Bauer, the biggest feature of this film is that it really finds a group of beautiful women with long legs, **** and high enough looks to star in, even Candice Swanepoel¡¯s appearance. It is not top-notch among them.


    Another point, Uvi-Bauer also did it very simply. He seemed to realize his strengths and weaknesses, and did not try to insert something called a plot among the bikini girls.


    The beauties start fighting, panting, shaking, just talk about the plot.


    Plot, what is that inexplicable thing?


    When Brother Bao no longer cares about the plot, the film has more fun.


    "Conspiracy and mystery, beauty and muscles* really cool action, colorful and gorgeous scenes, plus a few **** and charming female fighters, "Life and Death Fighting" will undoubtedly present the audience with the most **** In the Kung Fu fighting movie, the charisma of all the female protagonists in the movie is as deadly as their Kung Fu!"


    Such a high evaluation, of course, comes from the promotion and promotion of Relativity Entertainment.


    From the very beginning of the film project, Brother Bao has determined his creative concept, and has persisted unwaveringly to the end. Therefore, "Life and Death Fighting" has a collection of entertainment selling points such as beauty, action, violence, gang fights, etc., and from the very beginning, he has announced to the world with great fanfare. Given the nature of its vulgar entertainment, if you want plot, suspense, tension, horror, philosophy, life thinking, this film does not have it.


    The production concept is clear and the target audience is clear. Even if the reputation of "Life and Death Fighting" is as bad as shit, a large number of audiences still pay for it.


    After ¡¡¡¡Uvi-Bauer has directed several films in succession, he has made progress in some aspects. In particular, he is very clever in dealing with violence and sexual content. It is not revealing and looming everywhere, but it is more able to arouse the appetite of the audience.


    Although the film reviews, media and audience reputation of "Life and Death" are super bad, in the eyes of Uvi-Bauer fans, this film is actually great.


    "Watching hot beauties fighting, visual enjoyment!"


    "The figure is attractive, fighting and eye-catching, a qualified popcorn movie."


    "I think it''s very good, it looks very smooth, the plot is white and vulgar, and the beautiful actress is hot and very ornamental."


    "Say important things three times! Watch the ball with civilization! Watch the ball with civilization! Watch the ball with civilization!"


    "La la la, I was poked by Brother Bao again with a G point!"


    Fans of ¡¡¡¡ Brother Bao looked really happy.


    Frankly speaking, fans often have no good endings to movies, because it is difficult to support a movie''s market by relying solely on fans.


    But Uvi-Bauer¡¯s films are different. Because of Ronan¡¯s relationship, Brother Bao¡¯s film investment has always been controlled within 5 million US dollars. Among the movies that can be shown in Hollywood theaters, it is a veritable small investment and small production.


    Besides, in the past few years, Brother Bao has really accumulated a lot of fans.


    Don¡¯t forget, this game itself has many fans.


    Because Brother Bao has a certain market, the previous films directed at the box office are also good. Embassy Pictures can secure a good number of theaters for "Life and Death Fight."


    Although it is incomparable with the normal production budget of tens of millions of dollars, "Life and Death" can be premiered in 2,725 theaters in North America.


    On the first day it was released, the box office of "Life and Death Fight" exceeded the production cost of 5 million U.S. dollars and earned 7.33 million U.S. dollars.


    Then, the film''s box office trend began to decline step by step.


    This is also a trend that is difficult for fans to get rid of movies.


    Brother Bao has no such ability to get rid of for the time being.


    On Saturday, "Life and Death Fighting" received 6.11 million U.S. dollars, and on Sunday, it fell directly below 5 million U.S. dollars.


    However, after three days of the weekend, "Life and Death Fighting" was still in 2,725 theaters in North America, and received 17.41 million US dollars.


    Although this week¡¯s North American box office leaderboard was won by Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ "Hip-hop Boy" for US$21.83 million, the box office figure of US$17.41 million in the first weekend in North America is enough to ensure that "Life and Death Fight" only relies on the North American box office. Can generate significant profits.


    Uvi-Bauer also proved once again that he still has considerable commercial appeal.


    Even, under the officially certified "Uvi-Bauer" Netflix sharing account, and a huge "Bao brother support group" appeared.


    Brother Bao, with the support of Relativity Entertainment, UU Reading is still glowing in its own way.


    On the next weekend, "Ghost Rider" released by Sony Columbia Pictures was released. This superhero movie had a box office of 45.33 million U.S. dollars during the opening weekend in North America, which brought a lot of impact to other films released.


    The impact of "Life and Death Fight" is extremely obvious. The box office plummeted by more than 60% the following weekend, and only 6.8 million US dollars were received.


    But with the previous four working days, the North American box office of "Life and Death Fighting" is close to 30 million US dollars.


    Embassy Pictures predicts that the final North American box office of this game-adapted movie will exceed 35 million US dollars.


    For a small production with a production cost of 5 million US dollars, this kind of achievement can already be said to be a super sales.


    Invested several million U.S. dollars, and the box office in North America eventually exceeded 100 million. This kind of film seems to be a lot, but it is often difficult to produce one in North America every year.


    Like Harvey Weinstein¡¯s former Miramax Films, it used to hit the Oscar awards, and basically the production cost was several million US dollars. After the awards, the North American box office was only 30 to 40 million US dollars.


    The big sales of "Life and Death Fighting" also made Bao Ge''s new film "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" received more attention.


    This kind of spoof of past super presidents has always had an audience.


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 Chapter 995： 5 gold mines

    Taking advantage of the time in late January, Ronan went to the crew of Uvi-Bauer''s "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" to watch it. It was also very interesting to watch Lincoln''s pretending actors play an axe.


    Apart from shooting, Uvi-Bauer specifically found Ronan to chat about his future plans.


    "I think that this kind of spoof film can be filmed by more than one president of Lincoln." Uvi-Bauer obviously considered carefully: "Will people like Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Roosevelt be able to shoot? Especially Washington."


    Ronan muttered, "Cherry Blossoms and Axe Washington?"


    Uvi-Bauer scratched his shiny forehead, did not understand Ronan''s meaning, and continued: "Not only the presidents, but the super celebrities in American history, can you also shoot? For example, Edison, such as Franklin. , Such as Tesla."


    He went on to say: "Marvel Entertainment''s Avengers project inspired me, can we shoot a separate "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" or what you said..."


    Uvi-Bauer didn''t know how to say that sentence.


    Ronan simply repeated: "Cherry Blossoms and Washington DC."


    "Yes, Sakura Sakura Washington." Uvi-Bauer spoke a little faster: "We first make independent films of these historical celebrities, and then let them assemble in a movie, or kill the big zombie boss, or do it. Vampire Patriarch..."


    Hearing this, Ronan was a little surprised. Uvi-Bauer is really a talent. He immediately said: "Spoofing the movie universe of historical celebrities?"


    Uvi-Bauer nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it''s a spoof of the president or called a spoof of the celebrity universe."


    Ronan seriously considered these ideas for a few minutes. These thoughts felt more reliable than Uvi Bauer''s film rights to "World of Warcraft" from Blizzard Entertainment.


    In his eyes, Uvi-Bauer might have really licked nothing at the end.


    This super low-cost, or B-rated spoof celebrity movie universe, looks good?


    "Your idea is very good." Ronan first affirmed Uvi Bauer''s plan. Brother Bao is really good at being capable. Except for the director''s level, other aspects are not so reliable. But he still asked: "What happened after "Vampire Hunter Lincoln"? Have you considered it?"


    Uvi-Bauer said: "Washington! And like Lincoln, Washington with magical colors. Just now your words reminded me a little bit, can Lincoln''s last axe be inherited from Washington?"


    Ronan nodded slightly, and quickly made a decision: "Uvi, wait until the filming of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln", you use the existing crew to shoot an Easter egg and put it at the end of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln". Let''s take a look at the audience first. Reaction."


    "Okay." Uvi-Bauer smiled and trembled, "I will start planning tonight."


    Brother Bao is someone who does what he has planned, and his execution is beyond doubt.


    Ronan thought for a while, and then said: "Uvi, after finishing "Vampire Hunter Links", make a complete movie universe plan for me."


    Uvi-Bauer heard Ronan''s support for him, and quickly responded: "Okay, I will make a detailed plan."


    Ronan quite agrees with these ideas of Uvi Bauer. There has always been a market for spoof movies in North America. As long as the cost is controlled, it may not be as profitable as "Life and Death".


    Besides, the director is not necessarily Uvi Bauer.


    There are too many celebrities that can be spoofed in this regard.


    Such as the magic light bomb Truman, the evolution demon Darwin, the Pisa tower demon Galileo, the lightning demon Tesla and so on.


    Of course, the priority is to choose American historical celebrities. This is also for North America, the world''s largest film market.


    Once the American monsters, monsters, or monsters were rampant, a group of heroes and wizards of the sky, with their own tyrannical strength and leadership ability, pioneered the United States of America today.


    For example, Washington, who is good at using axes, Franklin, the lightning magister, and Jefferson, the ancient creature summoner, etc.


    Leaving the studio in Burbank, Ronan did not return to the Theory of Relativity Building, but went to the Big Machine Records company also in Burbank.


    With the support of Relativity Entertainment, Scott Pochetta got Beyonc¨¦, and Big Machine Records has officially signed the black female singer, plus Taylor Swift, Adele, Justin Bee Bo and Katy Perry are four people. At present, Big Machine Records also has five talents.


    Once these five people were all first-line pop stars.


    Anyone among them can not only feed a company like Big Robot Records, but also bring high profits.


    Five people, as long as they work well, they are five gold mines!


    I came to Big Machine Records and chatted with Scott Pochetta for a while. It was more Scott Pochetta that Ronan was listening.


    Ronan doesn¡¯t know much about pop music and related markets.


    Later, Scott Pochetta accompanied Ronan to see the singers'' training.


    The degree of fierce competition in the North American pop music world is not inferior to that of the film industry. The singer himself must have excellent strength. A lot of daily practice and professional training based on personal characteristics are all indispensable.


    The phrase on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, "One minute on stage, ten years off stage" is still very reasonable.


    Of course, in the Internet age, these will inevitably produce a certain degree of change.


    came to a training room, Ronan separated the whole piece of glass, looking at the professionals from Big Machine Records, guiding and accompany Beyonc¨¦ to perform live singing and posture training.


    Close to the glass side, there is also a video camera set up. Beyonc¨¦ interrupts training from time to time, and looks back at his movements and body posture through the pictures taken by the digital video camera.


    Ronan has always maintained the standpoint of a bystander, without expressing any opinions.


    Compared with film and television production, the music industry he knows is really limited.


    Beyonc¨¦ watched the video playback again, and returned to the small stage again, under the guidance of professionals, posing as a live performance.


    Even if it is a normal standing posture during live performances, professional training is required.


    For example, Beyonc¨¦¡¯s standing posture is clearly carefully designed. She always faces sideways or back to the camera lens. Black women are born, after acquired exercises, or maybe after using a knife, their peculiar buttocks are very tall and big like a grinding disc. They are all facing the camera.


    changed to a live performance, that is, the **** is facing the audience.


    Although Ronan appreciates the incompetence for this unique figure of black women, after all, Beyonc¨¦¡¯s big **** is only one size smaller than Kardashian after plastic surgery, but blacks and some whites like it very much.


    Especially among blacks, Beyonc¨¦''s figure with a large chassis is synonymous with sexiness.


    Scott Pochetta said at this time: "This is a singing typhoon specially designed for Beyonc¨¦ based on Beyonc¨¦''s figure and can give full play to her advantages."


    Ronan slowly nodded: "This way she can win the support of many black fans?"


    "That''s it." Scott Pochetta did not shy away from this point: "We have developed a special body training plan for Beyonc¨¦. With such a figure as capital, as long as she does not sing very badly, I am sure to let She has been popular for at least five years."


    Ronan understands the meaning behind the words, outside of the song, as much as possible to let Beyonc¨¦ sell that big **** in front of the audience and the camera.


    In the face of popularity and commercial gains, none of these matters.


    Pop stars play large scales, but they are normal, and even the crotch can be popular all over the world.


    The concept of ¡¡¡¡ **** has spread all over the world through pop stars.


    As for the boldness and madness of Madonna''s concert, I have heard of those who have never seen it.


    Two girls came over one after another. The taller one was standing beside Ronan and looking at Beyonce inside the glass curtain wall.


    After watching for a while, Taylor Swift muttered, "It''s just an **** seller."


    Just said this, another girl sarcastically said: "I am so embarrassed to laugh at others? Aren''t you selling legs?"


    Taylor Swift retorted: "You want to sell it yet!"


    The girl pushed her chest out hard: "Airport!"


    Taylor Swift''s words were instantly blocked in his mouth, and the instant noodle head was shaking with anger.


    "You two! Enough!" Scott Pochetta also had a headache for these girls'' fights, but he also knew that this was the norm. There was no good way to do it, so he could only stop: "Taylor Swift! Katy Perry! Don¡¯t you need training?"


    The girl named Katy Perry stuck out her tongue and was about to leave.


    Taylor Swift looked at Ronan: "Uncle Anderson, I heard that you are here, so I just came over to see ~ www.novelhall.com~ Hearing these words, Katy Perry''s face instantly changed. Looked at Taylor Swift in surprise.


    Scott Pochetta knew that Taylor Swift did not agree with other singers in this company. He was a special member, so it was hard to say anything at this time.


    Ronan lightly patted Taylor Swift on the arm: "Go to work, I will send you to your father when you are off work."


    "Okay." Taylor Swift seemed to have forgotten all the unhappiness just now: "That''s what we have agreed to!"


    She didn''t stay here anymore, she ran away like the wind.


    The young female singer named Katy Perry also left.


    Scott Pochetta said: "Girls are often troublesome."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I understand that there are too many in the crew. You can manage it as you wish."


    After receiving Ronan''s words, Scott Pochetta relaxed and said, "I understand."


    Scott Pochetta is not a newcomer. He has worked at Universal Records for nearly two decades and has extremely rich experience.


    Besides, maintaining competition within the company is not a bad thing.


    When it was time for get off work, Ronan sent Taylor Swift to the Pacific Investment Foundation, and then returned home.


    As time goes by, it is getting closer and closer to the Oscars. Towards the end of January, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held a nominees lunch at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel and announced the 79th Oscar nominations.

 Chapter 996： Over 0 billion for the first time

    The college announced the list of Oscar nominees, and it has always been a formal luncheon. Ronan, as usual, did not attend the Oscar nominees luncheon, but patiently waited at the Theory of Relativity Building.


    In this awards season, Relativity Entertainment has a total of three films declared for Oscars, namely "Juneo", "Infinite Walker" and "The Incredibles".


    The key propaganda and public relations object of Relativity Entertainment is naturally "Infinite Walker".


    "Juno" is inherently disadvantaged, and since it was released in October, the North American box office has reached 143.2 million U.S. dollars. There is basically no market potential to tap. Relativity Entertainment did not invest much resources for it during the awards season.


    As for the overseas market, this very American film has a limited overseas audience. Currently, the overseas box office is less than half of North America.


    As a small production with a production cost of only a few million dollars, the commercial potential of Juno has been maximized, and it is difficult for the Oscar effect to have much effect on it.


    Input and output are not proportional. Even if this is a project where Jessica Felton is a producer, Ronan cannot spend a lot of money to do useless work.


    Ronan clearly distinguished work and life.


    The goal of "The Incredibles" is the best animated short film. Pixar Studios has too obvious advantages in this respect and does not require much resources from Relativity Entertainment.


    Pixar Studios won the award, DreamWorks Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios and other animation production companies accompany the run. This is the norm for the best Oscar animation.


    Someone once said when he was a guest of the Oscars, he took the dubbing pay of DreamWorks Animation Studios, and then voted for Pixar Studios every time.


    For now, Pixar Studios is still a group of people.


    Ronan will also let this group hang, and stay in the absolute lead as much as possible in the future.


    Of course, this also includes relativity entertainment.


    Ronan is already doing some film plans beyond the past, such as Brother Bao and his spoofing American historical celebrity movie universe project.


    The film company is essentially providing an intangible and changeable spiritual product. No matter how successful the movie you created before, the next one will always start from scratch.


    After having lunch and not waiting too long, there was news from the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel back to the Theory of Relativity Building.


    The nomination list for the 79th Academy Awards has been announced, and there are basically not many unpopularities. As the existence of various weather vane awards in the awards season, "Infinite Walker" has become the biggest winner in the nomination list.


    "Infinite Walker" received a total of seven nominations for Best Photography, Best Editing, Best Director, Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay.


    Nominations don¡¯t seem to be many, but each one is very heavy.


    "The Incredibles" successfully won the nomination for best animated feature film.


    "Juneo," which hardly did any public relations, passed empty-handed at the nominees luncheon.


    This is also directly proportional to the investment in relativity entertainment.


    Oscars are now closely related to money input, regardless of whether they are awarded or nominated.


    Someone has done professional statistics, and not counting those heavy awards, even small awards such as the best sound editing or best documentary short film, the average cost of being nominated now is more than $300,000.


    The two films of Relativity Entertainment have won eight Oscar nominations, and "The Incredibles" has the highest chance of winning. Not to mention the golden figure of the best animated feature film, it is not much worse.


    The lowest chance of winning any nominated award is Jessica Chastain''s Best Supporting Actress. On the one hand, Jessica Chastain is seriously under-qualified, and on the other hand, the nomination is not so much a PR result of Relativity Entertainment. It is better to say that the strength of this year''s Oscar competitors are weak.


    The award season is now, especially after the announcement of the nomination list, most people have discovered that they have no better choice except Martin Scorsese and Infinite Walker.


    Even the call for Tom Cruise to win the prize is higher than every day.


    With the announcement of the Oscar nominations, the winners of the nominees luncheon have expanded the scale of screenings, and the large-scale screening of "Infernal Affairs" is no exception.


    On the weekend after the nominees¡¯ luncheon, "Infernal Walker", which had already entered the middle and late stages of its screening, expanded from 1,321 theaters to more than 3,000 theaters. The box office rebounded by nearly 600% over the previous weekend and won. 13.46 million US dollars.


    The film¡¯s North American box office totaled $172.78 million.


    Starting this weekend, "Between Walker" has also begun to be screened overseas with the help of the Oscar effect. English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, as well as major overseas markets in Hollywood such as Europe and Latin America, all have different scale screenings.


    Thanks to the Oscar nomination effect, nearly 45 million US dollars were received in the first weekend overseas.


    "Infinite Walker" has a very good business response and reputation in the western market.


    However, for the sake of word of mouth and Oscar considerations, this film has never been released in Asia.


    Ronan knows very well that with "Infernal Affairs" jewels in front, the reputation and commercial response of "Infernal Affairs" in the Asian market are not much better.


    Even, there may be a lot of scolding.


    The following weekend, despite the annual Super Bowl in the United States and the huge impact on the film market, "Infernal Walker" received another $7.88 million, still the most eye-catching performance among all Oscar nominated fans.


    The North American box office of this film has reached 185.33 million U.S. dollars, which is very hopeful to hit 200 million U.S. dollars.


    In addition, the film¡¯s overseas box office increased to 68.91 million US dollars.


    There is no doubt that "Infinite Walker" has achieved a double harvest of box office and word of mouth in North America and the entire Western film market.


    In fact, for the movie itself, "Infinite Walker" is also a very successful work.


    Even now, among all the films directed by Martin Scorsese, the professional reputation and audience reputation of "Infinite Walker" can rank in the top three.


    As for the original version of "Infernal Affairs", including Relativity Entertainment, North American film circles have selectively ignored it, as if the original film never existed.


    After the Super Bowl weekend, Embassy Pictures and Weinstein Pictures officially signed a contract. In the next three years, Embassy Pictures will be responsible for the international distribution of Weinstein Pictures'' films.


    The first film the two sides collaborated on was "Queen", which was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.


    However, the international release of this film will not begin until after the Oscars.


    Thanks to Harvey Weinstein''s public relations operation, Helen Mirren, who played Elizabeth II, has the highest voice in the best actress.


    Although the British royal family expressed their dissatisfaction with this film with great regret, it could not stop the commercial operation of the film company.


    In the next few days, Ronan came to Pixar''s studio and participated in the initial planning of many projects. Pixar''s studio has decided to recruit Naronan to become a member of Pixar''s think tank.


    Pixar''s success today has a lot to do with its think tank system.


    Normally, the logic of the film industry is antitrust. No one can always succeed. When you achieve great success, it may be when you are about to be replaced.


    Pixar Studios has been trying to break this rule, each of its works takes into account user reputation and commercial returns.


    The think tank was established by Adel Kamut, and its members include company executives, directors and screenwriters, and even videographers and business personnel.


    Their common label is not job title, but they all use movies to tell stories.


    In addition, think tanks do not have absolute power, which is particularly important, which means that directors are not obliged to listen to anyone''s opinions.


    If the Pixar studio is like a hospital and the movie is like a patient, then the think tank is a group of highly respected doctors.


    The work of a think tank is like they convened an expert group to help and make an accurate judgment for a case of intractable disease.


    However, the think tank is only responsible for probing and providing advice, and the final decision is still in the hands of the filmmakers.


    Sometimes, film production is also a matter of government fans and bystanders.


    Every excellent work has to go through the process of turning an ugly duckling into a white swan, although this fact seems a bit weird in a society that emphasizes high efficiency.


    A movie about a mouse as a chef. How unappetizing is this idea?


    And what kind of risky move is the first half of the first half of the robot story without a dialogue?


    Although Pixar dared to place bets on such plots, it does not mean that these plots were cleared all at once.


    Creativity always starts somewhere, but only through repeated rework, rework, and rework can we find a breakthrough for defective film production and give soul to empty characters.


    Towards mid-February, statistics on various aspects of Relativity Entertainment last year were released one after another.


    After years of accumulation, especially in the hands of numerous projects, copyrights and vital online and offline channels, the performance of Relativity Entertainment has grown rapidly.


    Since its establishment, Relativity Entertainment''s revenue has exceeded US$10 billion for the first time.


    In 2006, www.novelhall.com~ the company''s total revenue reached 15.4 billion U.S. dollars and net profit was 3.922 billion U.S. dollars.


    This growth mainly comes from offline consumer business. In 2006, Relativity Entertainment''s various offline consumer businesses increased by more than 150% compared to 2005.


    In contrast, the revenue of theaters has dropped to about 15% of the total revenue ratio.


    But no one can ignore the huge leading role of the cinema in the overall marketing and promotion of the movie.


    Cinema screening is like a super advertisement, which attracts more and more attention.


    Therefore, in terms of film business, Relativity Entertainment will still focus on theater screenings instead of directly pushing it into the Netflix streaming platform.


    As Valentine''s Day approaches, many romance films have begun to be released, and Embassy Pictures has also launched "Twilight".


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 Chapter 997： Fans to

    Every year¡¯s Valentine¡¯s Day is the time when romance films are released, and this year is no exception. In the week before Valentine¡¯s Day, there will be Warner Bros¡¯s "Composing Love Songs", Universal Pictures¡¯ "Love Overfire", DreamWorks'' "My Wife is a Big Mac", Lionsgate''s "Dad''s Little Daughters", and Relativity Entertainment''s "Twilight" and many other movies were released.


    The investment of these films varies, and the scale of distribution is large or small. They all want to use the special time period of Valentine''s Day to win couple audiences and become winners in the film market.


    Among them, the most eye-catching is "Twilight".


    Embassy Pictures has continued to promote the film since last year, and Lindsay Bill has been built into a beauty writer, screenwriter, and producer. In this era of justice, it became popular on the Internet in an instant, and even promoted " "Twilight" is not the most popular, once boarded the top of the New York bestseller list, and continued to hold for several weeks.


    All of these have created a good audience base for the release of "Twilight".


    The dog-blood love who loves to the death, with fresh and delicious werewolves and vampires as the background, it is too easy to attract young women.


    The former Aunt Qiong Yao, just because of the support of female audiences, caused too much sensation?


    The effects of "Twilight" in North American and Western markets can be imagined.


    Relativity Entertainment held an internal preview for "Twilight" and the response was good.


    However, after the release of the film, there was a lot of cynicism in the media. On the one hand, the love-type film has been declining, and on the other hand, the seemingly huge magical background turned out to serve the dog-blood love triangle, which is too much.


    Fortunately, Ronan understood one thing from beginning to end. Embassy Pictures has never done a dislocation propaganda for "Twilight".


    In the publicity of Embassy Pictures on any occasion, on any platform and at any time, "Twilight" is a love movie, not a magical movie.


    This is very important, otherwise the film will collapse.


    Imagine that the audience for fantasy movies seems to be wider than that of romance movies, and concepts such as werewolves and vampires that are popular in the West are also quite attractive.


    But taking these as the main selling point for publicity, countless viewers walked into the theater with the expectation of watching an epic blockbuster, and what would their reaction be after seeing a film like "Twilight"?


    The word-of-mouth and reputation of "Twilight" will all collapse, and then the market will most likely collapse.


    Ronan has seen too many such examples. There were too many movies or dramas at that time, and they were doing publicity under the banner of workplace business war or medical technology. The appetite of the audience was indeed lifted, but as soon as the film went online, I realized that these were just scraps for the service of dog-blood love, and then everything from word of mouth to ratings collapsed.


    Even, there is a so-called **** science fiction film that is actually a **** love drama. It kicked the door to the science fiction film that had just opened on the other side of the Pacific, and put a lock on it.


    Ronan couldn''t let "Twilight" completely play Hollywood''s already paving romance into a fringe type.


    Fortunately, "Twilight" also has natural advantages.


    First of all, there is the original, and the plot of love to the death is placed there!


    Then there is the schedule, it will be Valentine''s Day soon, and most of the shows in this time period are romance movies.


    In order to create momentum for "Twilight", Embassy Pictures launched a grand world premiere at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.


    In order to call on the "Twilight" book fans from all over the world to participate in the premiere event, Relativity Entertainment has contracted the large square in front of the Nokia Theatre two days ago for book fans to camp.


    At 6 o''clock in the morning of the premiere, more than 3,000 fans poured into the venue on time. The scene was very lively.


    In addition, the hotel near the square was fully booked a few months ago, and a large number of book fans came from all over the United States, just to witness the "Twilight Family" all the actors officially walked on the red carpet for the first time.


    The book fans of this series have invested a huge enthusiasm for the film under the continuous promotion and marketing offensive.


    Ronan knew very well what commercial value this series could create for Relativity Entertainment. He not only attended the premiere in person, but also walked the red carpet at the request of producer Lindsay Bill.


    Of course, like most of the previous premieres, Ronan did not accept interviews from media reporters. When passing through the media area, he ignored the calls of many reporters and walked directly towards the theater.


    Compared to Ronan, Lindsay Bill, the so-called beauty writer and producer, was besieged by reporters as soon as he appeared in the media area.


    Entertainment reporters treated her not as polite as a producer like Ronan. Each question was as sharp as a knife.


    The embarrassment of beauties is also a tactic used by entertainment reporters.


    Especially the male reporters present have a kind of inexplicable psychology. It is always a little uncomfortable to see a woman so successful.


    After a few formulaic questions, a white middle-aged male reporter took the lead and asked loudly: "Don''t you think this type of film is outdated? Werewolves and vampires are just gimmicks! This film can make the crew take back three Ten million dollars in investment?"


    Lindsay Bill is no longer the little gunman at the time. Facing the reporter''s difficulties, she said with a smile: "A great movie will never go out of style. "Twilight" will become a classic love movie. We Can you recover your investment? You will know after this weekend."


    Equality rights are loud in the media, but in the hearts of too many men, this right will never be equal.


    Seeing Lindsay Bill¡¯s calmness and self-confidence, not only did the male reporter fail to constrain, but someone jumped out: "I¡¯ve seen the original "Twilight" written by you, vulgar, twitchy and perverted, such an adapted movie Do you think you can succeed?


    These entertainment reporters attacked purely for the sake of attack and opposed for the sake of opposition.


    Lindsay Bill quickly discovered this, and more or less realized that her female identity might have caused some people''s discomfort.


    I don''t know why, Lindsay Bill thought of her friend Jessica Felton. It seems that Jessica Felton rarely accepts media interviews. Is this also the reason?


    Being a woman is really hard sometimes.


    Thinking like this in her heart, Lindsay Bill said the most nonstop: "If you regard love as one of the most beautiful feelings in the world, you can only say that you have psychological problems."


    She said unceremoniously: "I suggest you see a psychologist."


    Having said that, Lindsay Bill ignored the reporters and turned and walked towards the theater.


    The reporters at the back did not want to let Lindsay Bill go, and wanted to catch up to ask questions, but many security personnel stopped.


    Until entering the theater, Lindsay Bill was relieved, feeling more tired than working overtime for a month.


    She saw Ronan talking with director Catherine Hardwick, and immediately walked over.


    After greeting, Catherine Hardwick saw that Lindsay Bill had something to tell Ronan, and soon left.


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan saw Lindsay Bill''s expression not normal, and asked: "Have a problem?"


    Lindsay Bill said with a helpless smile: "I was made things difficult by the media reporter."


    Ronan laughed: "You have to learn to deal with these."


    Lindsay Bill is even more helpless: "I shouldn''t be a celebrity writer, as good as Jesse."


    Hearing her mention Jessica Felton, Ronan said: "Your styles are different."


    "That''s right." Lindsay Bill said, "Unfortunately, Jesse is still busy making "Fast and Furious 4". After spending two months in Latin America, he can''t come back to the premiere.


    Ronan said, "She came back once a while ago, but left the next day."


    Lindsay Bill asked, "Is her going well?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Leaving Rio de Janeiro and going to Trinidad and Tobago to shoot."


    The two leading actors of the film, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart walked in arm in arm and came over to say hello first.


    Seeing the two go away, Lindsay Bill said: "These two people are really doing a fake show. They are now boy and girl friends."


    Ronan asked: "I heard some time ago that Catherine Hardwick asked them to go to her house together to rehearse a window scene?"


    "That''s the case." Lindsay Bill rubbed her forehead: "I talked to Catherine, and after that, she stopped."


    Ronan reminded: "There are some things, you can''t take the director''s interest too much. If it doesn''t work, then change the director."


    Lindsay Bill said seriously: "I understand. Ronan, don''t worry, the crew is under my control."


    Since Ronan has decided to delegate power, he will not interfere indiscriminately. Lindsay Bill has a different style from Jessica Felton and George Clint, and his work style is softer.


    Of course, saying that Catherine Hardwick is too much is not considered too much. After all, it is more common in Hollywood than a director who messes with men and women like her.


    As for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, they only know what the couple think.


    Who would have thought that in a few years, the latter will directly become gay.


    Although it is more to follow suit.


    Ronan and Lindsay Bill walked towards the theater hall Lindsay Bill said as they walked: "I have finished the first draft of The Hunger Games. I will post it in your mailbox when I turn back."


    "Yes." Ronan said: "Linsey, your main energy for the next few years will be on the two projects "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games."


    Lindsay Bill already knew Ronan''s plan and said: "No problem, I think these two projects are promising, maybe they can create an era of low-cost blockbusters."


    Ronan smiled: "There is a certain market that is real, but it is definitely worse than those top mass commercial movies."


    As far as "Twilight Saga" is concerned, this is a film that is heavily biased towards women and fans.


    Those who like this series will love it to death, and those who don''t think it will be disgusting and severely polarized when they mention it.


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 Chapter 998： 5 Waves Mantra

    Standing in the theater hall, looking at the past, almost all the faces of young women are densely packed, and the male audience with a low proportion is often surrounded by women who are obviously unusual.


    It can only be said that falling in love with a handsome, superpowered, considerate and gentle man who is different from herself is a dream every girl has had.


    This is also the reason why the subject matter of Marie Su has been prosperous.


    The domineering president of Marie Suzhong is always gentle and handsome. He only loves Marie Su in the world. No matter how violent and fierce, he is infinitely considerate to Marie Su, who has amazing talents and even super powers, and is omnipotent. But he humbled and forbeared in front of Mary Su.


    There is no doubt that Isabella is such Mary Su, and Edward is the corresponding domineering president.


    Edward also fits the person in the female dream.


    Love at first sight or something, although it is the most unreliable kind of love in the world, it is a woman''s favorite dream.


    Edward is strong and powerful, and can protect his girlfriend at any time, whether it''s flying a stroller, showing up in time to scare off hooligans, or taking her to the prom with her handsome and enviable attention.


    In addition, Edward is a veritable rich man who is willing to spend his life with his girlfriend. He respects her choice and does not want to destroy her original life and life. She is gradually aging, and he is always young...


    It is estimated that this meets the biggest requirements of women.


    Objectively speaking, whether it is a movie, it is an elegant and beautiful femininity type, and the story told is also very simple and romantic-the lonely blood family fell in love with the shy human girl for a hundred years, and they experienced many obstacles, but the power of love Finally overcome everything.


    Ronan asked someone to do a special survey, and more than 90% of "Twilight" fans are women.


    Therefore, as soon as the film was first shown, many male audiences experienced various discomforts.


    Because this is basically a question of the ideology of the two groups, it is impossible for Wang Xing people to understand cats, and many Wang Xing people are not willing to lower their high heads and try to understand them.


    Boys who can bear the temper after watching "Twilight" usually have only two possibilities: one, you are a vegetarian vampire; two, you are obsessed with your girlfriend, and you watch it with her.


    Handsome and wealthy male protagonist, male audience insensible.


    As for the heroine Isabella, the same is true for men.


    To a large extent, the heroine Isabella is an empty shell. The biggest role is that any woman can easily put herself in, and then start to fantasize.


    Just like the male protagonist of YY at the beginning, there is no need for appearance, character description, or even personality. As long as the audience can be brought in, that¡¯s OK.


    Isabella is like an oversized Lego toy, apart from her appearance, her character is described as insecure, clumsy, and eccentric-any woman who has been adolescent can associate with these personality traits. To yourself.


    With the help of the empty shell of Isabella, the heroine becomes a sleeve that any woman can fit in, rather than a person.


    Compared with the male audience, the female audience in the theater can only be described as crazy. From the beginning of Edward''s appearance, the screams of the girls one after another prove that Isabella is not alone.


    When the concept of vampires just debuted, it was originally in the same camp as sensational guys such as demons and zombies. However, with the prevalence of romantic YY, the identity of vampires began to move closer to the front in the writings of the majority of families. They satisfy the bloodthirsty and bloodthirsty of male readers. The lacrimal glands of female readers are their own responsibility, with influence all over the world.


    Vampire''s love has all the attractive things in love, death passion, eternal desire, conquering and being conquered, **** and masochism, sadness that accompanies pleasure, and immortality in pain and ecstasy.


    The problem is that vampires have no body temperature. They are as hard as a rock, icy, and bongbang, so they won''t be any better than popsicles.


    Women who can bear it are definitely not ordinary people.


    Probably it has been tempered a thousand times.


    Ronan remembers seeing people on the Internet saying that "Twilight" reflects the essence of love¡ªjust look at the appearance and wallet, not the connotation.


    This includes men and women.


    And of the two essences, the latter is more important. As long as the latter can be satisfied, the former can be completely ignored.


    This statement seems to make sense. For example, Tang Seng did not marry so many beautiful fairies, and finally married...


    For example, a woman who plays short-term investment but locked herself up.


    Vampire-themed movies are not uncommon in Hollywood, but the whole of Hollywood is now "serialization". Vampires have the potential to attract money, except for the extremely limited B-level film "Underworld", they have not yet been filmed. The series of products is really a matter of indignation.


    A series of movies can maximize the benefits of Relativity Entertainment.


    If you want to maximize your profits, you must make the film romantic, romantic and then romantic.


    Take "Five Waves Mantra" as the guiding ideology of the film!


    Romance, waste, prodigal son, waves, and finally the waves that slept in the canal.


    "Twilight" is very romantic.


    Someone once commented on "Twilight" and reached the extreme of romance and movies.


    However, Lindsay Bill is also very good, and her lines constantly make little girls and big girls scream.


    "Even if you are not a human being, I still love you until I am not afraid of death."


    This is Isabella''s line, and look at Edward''s classic confession: "I love you more than all the things in the world added together!"


    It is estimated that the effect of Aunt Qiong''s "Shan Wu Ling Tian Di He" is no different.


    Of course, the shortcomings of the film are also obvious.


    This is a dog-blooded love idol youth film, the so-called magical elements must serve it, and there is no talk of worldview shaping.


    Because of the limited budget, special effects and the like can only be said to be passable.


    After all, the production cost is only $30 million.


    But these are nothing in the eyes of female audiences.


    In order to cater to the preferences of the little sisters, "Twilight" has almost achieved the extreme needs of the nympho.


    It is precisely for the needs of nymphomaniacs that vampires have turned from the original monsters to the handsome guys in the history of literature and film.


    The movie "Twilight" is naive, and no one can deny this, but many naive films often achieve great commercial success.


    A girl with a burst of heart will definitely enjoy this kind of super Mario Su movie.


    Why was YY so popular? In fact, the answer is not complicated. Men love to fight and kill, and pick up girls by the way; women love me and me. The male protagonist needs to be rich, preferably handsome.


    At the end of the premiere, the applause was almost inaudible.


    It''s not that no one applauds, but the screams of girls one after another, completely suppressing the applause.


    All of these girls in the theater are like being hit by a master Xu!


    Fans are crazy about what they like. Girls always imagine that they are Mary Su, so they must not be rational enough to look at this film.


    On the other hand, a very low proportion of male audiences look at the girls around them as if they were watching aliens.


    Unable to understand, neurotic...


    There are so many men who think so.


    After the premiere, "Twilight" began to be released on a large scale in North America. Due to the fact that there are too many films released during the same period, even if the Embassy Pictures mobilizes a lot of resources, the film is PG-13 graded, and the number of opened theaters is still not special. many.


    The distribution capabilities of other large companies are no worse than Relativity Entertainment.


    There are only 3,550 theaters for the opening weekend of "Twilight".


    But on the first day of its release in North America, with the almost crazy enthusiasm of female audiences, the single-day box office of "Twilight" exceeded $10,000!


    On Friday, the film was $36.9 million in North America!


    At the same time, the other films that opened and premiered at the same time, all the box office together, can not compare with "Twilight".


    Book fans and female audiences were fascinated by this film.


    In just one day, the North American box office of "Twilight" exceeded the production cost!


    With the box office release on the first day, most of the media who watched "Twilight" before its release have also changed their positions, believing that the film has at least achieved commercial success.


    The commercial success of "Twilight" comes from the precise grasp of the film segmentation market, but behind the high box office on the first day, there are also countless male audiences who were accidentally injured by the film.


    It is not right to say that it was accidental injury. These men basically enter the venue to please female audiences, but "Twilight" is really not suitable for mature men to watch.


    Inevitably, the reputation of "Twilight" has become very polarized.


    "It''s so bad that I want to cry."


    "Girl''s brain fragments!"


    Even the two protagonists loved by female audiences were criticized by male audiences for nothing.


    "The male protagonist does not look good and has no masculine temperament. If you are used to forbearance and forbearance, it will pass. The heroine''s acting skills are really unbearable. From the beginning to the end, she is a little frightened and a little unbelievable. Stupid, I can''t see any emotional changes, and why are they getting better? I don''t understand, the relationship is inexplicable!"


    There is rarely such a movie in the past that can drew a complete opposition between male and female audiences.


    Embassy Pictures also obtained a statistical report. In the first screening of "Twilight" in North America, more than 85 percent of the female audiences!


    Facts have proved that uses the market segmentation strategy to carry out promotion and marketing is very correct. "Twilight" is like a Hollywood version of Qiong Yao drama, which has captured the hearts of countless girls.


    After consuming the enthusiasm of a large number of fans and teenage audiences on Friday, the popularity of "Twilight" began to shrink.


    Under normal circumstances, the trend of Hollywood movie box office on weekends will be higher on Saturday than Friday, even if there is a decline, it will not be much, but "Twilight" is different, Saturday¡¯s single-day box office has plummeted directly than Friday Forty, got 22.14 million US dollars.


    On Sunday, it was another 40% drop.


    The characteristics of fan movies are undoubtedly obvious.


    However, "Twilight" is still a huge success, with a box office of $72.04 million in the first week, which also created the highest February opening record in the North American film market.


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 Chapter 999： Love

    Fans always can''t escape the fate of going high and low to movies. In the eyes of female audiences and book fans, "Twilight" is definitely a good movie that can''t be seen better, but in the face of a wide audience, the word of mouth is really average.


    After the premiere weekend, the IMDB audience of "Twilight" scored an average of only 5.3 points.


    On the whole, the audience''s word of mouth has rotted, and even the opening weekend has not been over, and the box office has clearly gone high and low.


    The North American box office has a beautiful start, and I want to have a good harvest later, and I need new stimulation.


    Regardless of whether Lindsay Bill wants it or not, there are certain things that must be done when she is where she is now. In the new week, she will hold a press conference on behalf of the crew and producers to announce that the follow-ups of "Twilight" will be fully adapted. Became a movie, and at the same time "New Moon" was officially established, the crew including director Catherine Hardwick, actor and actress Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart all returned.


    These people have signed long-term contracts with Relativity Entertainment, and return is not a problem.


    This kind of news [] can be imagined for the excitement of fans of the original book. Many book fans walked into the theater one after another and began to read two or even three.


    As the number of viewers who saw "Twilight" increased, the reputation of the film declined even faster.


    There is a common phenomenon in the movie market. A good word of mouth does not necessarily have a high box office. Conversely, a high box office does not mean a good word of mouth.


    The popularity of "Twilight" has brought a fact that no one can deny to Hollywood''s eyes-the post-90s who are still treated as children have become one of the main consumer groups for movies.


    In the process of the rise of audiences in the new era, the global film market will experience a more common phenomenon for a long period of time. Word of mouth, especially professional word of mouth, will no longer have as much commercial impact on movies as it used to be.


    To use Tom Cruise''s words to Ronan, "The box office is very good, the reputation is bad, the actors are inexplicably popular, this is the most intuitive feeling "Twilight" gave me."


    In the future, there will be many films like "Twilight", the biggest feature is-the film is getting worse and worse, the reputation is getting worse and the box office is getting better and better!


    After the start of the new week, thanks to the Valentine''s Day effect, the box office trend of "Twilight" has not fallen to the point of disastrous.


    Someone once said that this is a worse world. The commercial response after a movie is released depends on itself on the one hand and competitors on the other.


    During Valentine''s Day, the market has a high demand for romance films, and the market during this period is often dominated by women.


    "Composing Love Songs Together" by Warner Bros., "Overseas Love" by Universal Pictures, "My Wife Is a Big Mac" by DreamWorks, "Dad''s Little Daughters" by Lionsgate, and "Daddy''s Little Girls" by Relativity Entertainment Which movie should I watch out of "Twilight" and many other movies?


    After a lot of Valentine''s Day films were compared in the horizontal direction, the advantages of "Twilight" became more obvious.


    In the five days from Wednesday Valentine''s Day to Sunday, romance films are popular.


    Of all the films released in the same period, "Twilight" has the highest rate of filming and attendance.


    This film took another $45.77 million in five days.


    Including Monday and Tuesday, ten days after its release, "Twilight" North American box office totaled $131.25 million.


    Among them, nearly 80% of the box office revenue comes from the contribution of female audiences.


    Before the plot, Embassy Pictures also introduced "Twilight" to Hollywood''s major overseas film market.


    Thanks to the big box office boom in North America and this special Valentine''s Day schedule, the film''s market response is generally very good. In this week, the overseas box office earned nearly US$68 million.


    Another characteristic of Hollywood movies is becoming more and more apparent nowadays, but any film that hits the box office in North America, the overseas response will not be bad.


    Similarly, there are countless female audiences overseas who bought "Twilight".


    There is no shortage of things like the girl''s heart and Mary Su in any country and people with different cultural backgrounds.


    In just ten days, the more rotten the more love seems to have become an exclusive symbol of "Twilight", no matter how noisy, noisy and slander the outside world, fans remain unmoved.


    Reality has drawn a huge gap between the popularity of "Twilight" and the level of authenticity: on one side are fanatical fans, on the other hand, from the media to film critics to adult male audiences.


    I have to say that there is a huge disconnect between the preferences of teenage fans and mainstream public opinion in "Twilight."


    In the final analysis, the cultural elites who have the right to speak in the media do not look down upon the "cultural dicks" who have the right to speak in the box office.


    Another phenomenon is that several young actors are incredibly popular.


    In the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan¡¯s small meeting room is undergoing a small discussion meeting.


    Only three people attended the meeting, Ronan, George Clint and Lindsay Bill.


    George Clint looked at the various feedback data of "Twilight" in his hand, and said: "Through "Twilight", I have come to a conclusion that it feels like teenagers can become superhero movies to fans. , Our other box office growth point that can be operated for a long time."


    Ronan fully agrees with this view: "The post-85s, especially those born in the 90s, have grown up and have the idea of ??choosing movies independently, and their ability to consume movies cannot be ignored."


    Lindsay Bill took over: "I feel more real when running "Twilight"."


    George Clint looked at Lindsay Bill, Lindsay Bill pushed his glasses, her delicate face was all serious: "Don''t underestimate those teenagers!"


    Ronan slowly nodded and said, "This group of energetic young people with a wide range of interests will be the new force in the box office market for a long time to come. They have a clear love and hate, and dared to empty their pockets for things they like. Next, Hollywood is very likely to give birth to box office myths of one after another youth-themed movies."


    George Clint said: "Not only "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" we have to speed up the progress."


    The popularity of these highly sought-after hot teenagers has risen since "Twilight". With the accumulated fan base and popularity, the film crew can get a good box office result without wasting too much energy.


    Ronan reiterated: "The Twilight Saga is just the beginning!" He turned to ask, "Has the plan for "New Moon" been made?"


    George Clint was the first to answer: "The "Twilight" is a big hit, the compensation of the main creators will definitely increase, and the production budget will rise to about 40 million US dollars.


    Lindsay Bill added: "If the long-term contract is not signed in advance, the budget may need to be increased by another 10 million US dollars."


    "Yes." Ronan can fully accept such a production budget: "Linsey, what are your plans for "New Moon"?"


    Lindsay Bill said immediately: "Catherine Hardwick and I have a consensus and keep the style of the first. "Twilight" is a very clean movie, and the second is still the same."


    Although the first film was not well received, the successful box office brought considerable confidence. She further said: "Catherine Hardwick made a very successful start. This put our entire production team under pressure, but We also have goals that we can learn from. In the first part, Catherine Hardwick laid a lot of foreshadowing. The story has just begun, so we can give a lot of possibilities for the sequel, including how to set it. The core trend of the story."


    Ronan listened carefully. As someone who really wrote, no one knew this series better than Lindsay Bill.


    "Isabella and Edward can only be regarded as having just met at the moment, and the story between them has not yet unfolded." Lindsay Bill added: "The internal grievances of vampires, the struggle with werewolves, and the normal human beings against vampires and werewolves. All kinds of mentality will be shown in "New Moon." Katherine Hardwick and I plan to involve many bridges in the second part and splicing them together organically, so that the audience can have a better view of the world of the film. A clearer understanding."


    Ronan carefully considered Lindsay Bill''s words, and said: "Yes, it is up to you to determine the details."


    George Clint turned the topic to another project: "Linsey knows "The Hunger Games" best, and I suggest that this project should also be in charge of Lindsay."


    Ronan thought about it the same way, and asked, "Can you take care of it?"


    "I want to let go of "Gossip Girl." Lindsay Bill said: "The Hunger Games and "Twilight" were filmed staggered, no problem.


    Ronan said directly: "These two projects will be released in the next year. First complete "Twilight 2" and then run "The Hunger Games."


    Lindsay Bill replied: "No problem."


    "As for the director of "The Hunger Games", I have a personal choice." Ronan said directly: "Patty Jenkins who has directed "The Devil", Shahai Entertainment can contact us in advance."


    There is a big difference between "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight", which involves a lot of action scenes, and many female directors are not good at shooting action scenesPatti-Jenkins once left Ronan for I have been deeply impressed. In addition to directing Charlize Theron''s "Devil''s Head" which won the Oscar for Best Actress, there is also the previous "Wonder Woman".


    Lindsay Bill said: "I know Patty Jenkins and have had some contacts. Jesse and I once attended a party-a feminist gathering organized by Jenkins and others."


    Ronan said, "Then you are responsible for making initial contact with Patty Jenkins."


    George Clint said at this time: "I have made preliminary plans with Lindsay. The production budget of "The Hunger Games" is about 50 million US dollars." He thought about it, and added: "The premise is that you can''t use big stars. "


    If you want to use first-line celebrities, the male and female protagonists are counted, and you may need another 20 million US dollars budget.


    Ronan quickly made a decision: "Just like in "Twilight," the protagonist uses a newcomer."


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 Chapter 1000： weakness

    Ronan remembers who was the heroine of the "Hunger Games" series because of a certain door in Hollywood. After all, too many people in China have seen the photos of the big cousin, some of which are comparable in scale Women artists of the San Fernando Valley.


    The eldest cousin seems to be born in the 90s. It¡¯s only 2007. Who knows where the eldest cousin drinks milk?


    Ronan said, "Do you have any suggestions for actors to play Katniss?"


    George Clint thought for a while, and said, "CAA has many new actresses, many of whom are of good standards...Of course, our eyes need not be limited to CAA. A wide range of auditions can be held at that time."


    Ronan nodded slightly, which is also a good way.


    Lindsay Bill interjected: "I have an actor recommendation."


    "Tell me." Ronan knew that Lindsay Bill was a reliable person and would not recommend an amazing actor.


    Lindsay Bill said immediately: "CAA recommended me a new actor in the second half of last year, and wanted her to play a small role in "Gossip Girl" or other projects. Ronan, you know, We have worked closely with CAA on TV drama projects, so I met the actress and asked her to audition for a role in "Gossip Girl."


    Ronan is not surprised by this. According to the good cooperative relationship between Relativity Entertainment and CAA, under the same conditions, the crew of Shahai Entertainment will definitely give priority to candidates for CAA.


    Lindsay Bill continued: "She has mediocre acting skills, but she is also above the basic level. The most important point is that Katniss has a lot of action scenes, which requires actors to have vigorous skills. This actress is born as a model and has experienced it. Professional physical training, served in the Israeli army..."


    Hearing this, Ronan had an inexplicable sense of familiarity, and asked: "Served in the Israeli army? Israelis?"


    Lindsay Bill replied: "Yes, the Israelis are called Gal Gadot."


    After listening to the previous introduction, Ronan guessed and didn¡¯t have any surprises about the name. He said, ¡°Well, since you are optimistic about her, keep in touch with her and invite her after the "Hunger Games" crew is established. Attend the audition for Katniss."


    Lindsay-Bill said, "Okay."


    George Clint has no opinion on this. Most of the lead actors of the film crew can win the audition, and often they are recommended by the industry.


    Even in many cases, the recommendation of a qualified person in the industry is more important than the audition result.


    The three-person meeting soon ended. Ronan returned to the office and took time to read the first draft script of "The Hunger Games" that Lindsay Bill had completed.


    In recent times, with the help of the popularity of "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" has rushed to the top five of the New York Times bestseller list. When Relativity Entertainment is launching a movie promotion, maybe There is also the possibility of rushing to the championship.


    Although the island country''s plagiarism of "Battle Royale" has not been interrupted, the North American side has not been affected at all.


    As long as the first film is successfully adapted, "The Hunger Games" will definitely be shot into a movie trilogy.


    Since Robert Iger is responsible for the company''s daily operations, Ronan focuses more on film and television projects.


    Ronan replied to Lindsay Bill about the "Hunger Games" script, but the script still needs to be polished.


    Then, he began to approve the new project submitted by Shahai Entertainment.


    Most of them are sequel movies. Since there are successful precedents, the sequel project is a natural thing.


    In terms of new projects, Jeff Abrams ended the post-production of "Hurricane Rescue 3" and will officially transfer to the preparation of "Clover Archives" after his vacation.


    This alternative science fiction film will be released next year.


    With the completion of the "Hurricane Rescue" trilogy, the cooperation between Shahai Entertainment and Liam Neeson has reached a new stage.


    According to Ronan''s request, Shahai Entertainment''s screenwriter used the outline he provided as a template and came up with a project script about rescue on a plane.


    After Ronan watched it, he was transferred to Liam Neeson, and the actor read the script first.


    The rescue path of this veteran movie star only entered the middle stage.


    Of course, don¡¯t worry about the project named "Air Rescue" by Ronan. "Hurricane Rescue 3" will be released on holiday this year. New rescue films will have to be one to two years apart.


    is too frequent, it will also cause the audience to feel bored.


    Needless to say, the Marvel superhero movie project under Relativity Entertainment is steadily advancing. The alternative superhero movie "King of the Sea", under the leadership of director and producer Matthew Vaughan, has reached the final stage of preparations. .


    Matthew Vaughan also submitted the latest report to Ronan. The crew determined all the main actors. In the audition for the crucial heroine, Chloe Moretz, who grew up one year old, came out. After being encircled and defeating many strong competitors including Dakota Fanning, he finally got this role.


    Ronan also watched an audition video of Chloe Moretz. The super killer when he was a child was really pretty, cute, and adorable.


    Who would have thought that Chloe Moretz would become that way when he grows up.


    And it¡¯s not a serious fat problem, but a natural skeleton, which is very difficult to handle.


    Anyway, Chloe Moritz when he was a child was enough to make a big cut.


    The film will start shooting this year and will be released next year.


    Different from Marvel¡¯s superhero movies, "King of the Sea" is larger and bloodier.


    Matthew Vaughan also plans to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment for a long time, and plans to re-produce the new version of "Ace Agent" after the filming of "King of the Sea".


    is based on the comics recreated by Mark Miller based on the first version of the movie, and then adapted for the movie.


    In order to get investment from the Abu Dhabi consortium, the "Ace Agent" filmed and produced by Shahai Entertainment was not a success. It was just that through Hollywood-style operations, the production party made a lot of profits.


    This also laid the foundation for the establishment of Relativity Entertainment.


    Now that he has the opportunity to re-adapt and shoot, Ronan also plans to let Matthew Vaughan try it.


    Now Hollywood agents, all of them have become like Jason Byrne, retro-style gentleman agents, but they will stand out from the crowd.


    The wind direction of the movie market is not static.


    Moreover, the investment in this project will not be particularly high, at best it will only be a medium to upper-scale investment project.


    Ronan finished dealing with Shahai Entertainment''s film and television project, and then carefully looked at Connie''s latest literary work list, including the New York Times bestseller list, as well as some novels and literary works that have received more attention recently.


    In this list of literary works, all works whose adaptation copyrights have been sold are marked by Connie, with both transaction time and information on the purchaser.


    With the current situation in Hollywood, once the adaptation copyright of a literary work falls into the hands of medium and large film companies, under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to get it back.


    Therefore, Ronan is the first to pay attention to copyrighted works that have not been sold.


    It didn''t take long for him to see a familiar name-"Weakness: Game Progress".


    The former Sandra Bullock is considered to be one of the most beautiful actresses since Oscar entered the new century, and the film where she won the best actress is called "Weakness."


    Ronan saw the name of this documentary literature and remembered this film, and there was a vague impression. Sandra Bullock seemed to have an expression from beginning to end.


    used to get an Oscar for this film, and it was more about PR and qualifications.


    Ronan took a closer look at the relevant materials of this literary work.


    "Weakness: The Progress of the Game" was published in 2006. The author is Michael Lewis. He is a special writer of "Vanity Fair" and is considered a relatively famous documentary writer in the United States.


    This is a creation by Michael Lewis based on a real event. It tells a real experience of Mississippi State University football star tackle Michael Och and his adoptive parents, Taosi and his wife.


    In the movie Ronan once saw, I don¡¯t remember the specific name of the actor in it, but I remember it as a black man and it was also a football theme.


    Michael Och is also black and a star player in the NCAA.


    According to the relevant information collected by Connie, many teams in the NFL are very interested in Michael Och.


    Ronan is basically certain that this is the source of the adaptation of the film once starring Sandra Bullock.


    The vast majority of films that have won heavyweight Oscar awards are also realistic themes, and the most common ones are adaptations.


    confirmed this Ronan immediately sent "Weakness: The Progress of the Game" and related materials to Robert Lee, and asked his department to get the copyright as soon as possible.


    Rugby is the most popular sport in North America. NFL is the nation''s number one professional sports league, and it kills other events. Therefore, rugby is also the most marketable sports movie type in North America.


    Once a company notices "Weakness: The Progress of the Game", it is estimated that it will be moved.


    Michael Auch''s experience is very resignation, and it is also in line with the mainstream family and the mainstream value orientation of black and white coexistence in American society.


    If this year or next year, Michael Och participates in the NFL Draft and enters the NFL with a lower overall pick, which may attract more attention.


    This kind of thing is really fast and fast.


    Robert Lee moved very fast. He sent someone to contact Michael Lewis the next day, but Michael Lewis was not a newcomer and had experience working in Vanity Fair. He asked for a $5 million authorization fee.


    To shoot this kind of film, it is not only necessary to obtain the adaptation rights, since all real people exist, at least the authorization of Michael Och himself and the Taosi family must be obtained, otherwise it will be quite troublesome later.


    Until the Oscars ceremony, Relativity Entertainment negotiated the project, which cost a total of 6 million US dollars and basically got all the relevant authorizations.


    However, this project will not be put on the schedule immediately, at least it will have to wait for Michael Auch to enter the NFL.


    At the end of February, the awards season came to the final superb stage-the 79th Oscar Awards!

 Chapter 1001： Aura

    Compared to previous years, the 79th Oscars ceremony seemed a lot quieter. At least on the day of the awards ceremony, there were not so many protest teams around the Kodak Theater.


    In previous years, it was normal to represent protests on the scale of hundreds of people from different groups or organizations.


    In a few years, it is not uncommon for thousands of protesters to protest.


    This year, it seems that the Oscars have become less suspenseful and there are fewer protest groups.


    Relativity Entertainment has two films that have received multiple nominations. Ronan also came to the awards ceremony, but instead of going on the red carpet, he entered the VIP room directly from the side entrance of the Kodak Theater.


    Just entered the VIP room, he received a text message.


    "I wish you success tonight!"


    The text message was sent by Jessica Felton. She is taking the "Fast and Furious 4" crew to shoot in Latin America. It is expected that all the scenes will end in early March and return to Los Angeles to start post-production.


    Because the crew encountered some unexpected situations in Trinidad and Tobago during filming, the filming that would have ended at the end of February was postponed to early March.


    During ¡¡¡¡, Ronan visited the studio twice and Jessica Felton also returned to Los Angeles. The two basically talked on the phone once every three days.


    But the topic between the two is more focused on work.


    Jessica Felton is no different from usual. With her own ability to eat, she is full of learning and accumulation besides work. Ronan is also relatively cautious, because once this step is taken, if it is unsuccessful, maybe Even the friendship between the two parties may be broken.


    Besides, I have known each other for so many years, and there are some things in a hurry.


    It¡¯s not too late to wait for Jessica Felton to return to Los Angeles.


    Ronan replied a text message: Tonight will be pushing the Oscars ceremony.


    The two films "Infinite Walker" and "The Incredibles" have an infinitely low chance of unpopularity.


    Just put the phone away, Ronan felt the vibration again, thinking that Jessica Felton had returned the text message, took a look and found it was a spam text message.


    The content of this text message is very common, to inform Ronan that he won the jackpot, please call XXXXX.


    With the rapid development of the information industry, the frequency of receiving such short messages is getting higher and higher, even Ronan can hardly avoid it.


    will be even crazier in the future.


    There was a period of time when Ronan made a statistics on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    At that time, due to work, his personal information leaked very seriously, and he often received various fraudulent information or phone calls.


    Ronan kept some of them and counted them. In just 15 months, he has won 33 cash prizes, with a total amount of more than 16 million soft sister coins.


    There are also many winners in the physical category, at least a dozen kidney machines, five or six cars, and even houses.


    I have even received court summons and police arrest notices.


    I still remember that when I first received the so-called police call, I was so scared that I lost half my soul. Fortunately, I left a lot of thoughts, or the money in the card belonged to someone else.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    Just put the phone away, Ryan Kavanaugh came over and said, "You are going to be big winners tonight!"


    Ronan said with a smile: "Before the results come out, everything is hard to say."


    Ryan Kavanaugh shook his head and said: "Who doesn''t know, the result is almost 100% certain!" He said with emotion, "Ronan, I really envy you, when will Maple Leaf Pictures be like Relativity Entertainment."


    "Step by step, Relativity Entertainment also took several years to reach a certain scale." Ronan said the truth: "How are you and David at Walt Disney?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh said: "We have more shares, but it is not easy to get Michael Eisner and Roy Disney out of the game. Such a huge group company can not be solved in a short time. Yes, I made a three-year plan. After three years, Maple Leaf Pictures will control Walt Disney."


    Ronan said: "There are some things that will not be effective if you are anxious. Your decision is correct. You have huge capital. The only thing that you lack is time."


    "Yes, our time to enter Walt Disney is too short." Ryan Kavanaugh nodded repeatedly: "Time will allow Maple Leaf Pictures to accumulate more advantages!"


    Ronan laughed: "I wish you success. Ryan, when that day comes, we must celebrate."


    Ryan Kavanaugh and Ronan shook hands tightly: "Definitely!" He then replied: "Yes, I haven''t congratulated you yet, "Infinite Walker" and "Twilight Saga" have been selling well. Relativity Entertainment It¡¯s really magical. It¡¯s not surprising that "Infernal Walker" is a big hit. Even "Twilight" can have such a high box office, which is too puzzling."


    Ronan politely said: "This is all the credit of the production team and distribution company."


    As of this weekend, the North American box office of "Infinite Walker" has exceeded 190 million US dollars, and the global box office is close to 400 million US dollars. It is not only the most popular Oscar, but also a great commercial success.


    Although "Twilight Saga" has a poor professional reputation and audience reputation, and the box office is obviously showing a trend of high-opening and low-moving, it is far more successful than "Infinite Walker" in business.


    Three weeks after its release in North America, the North American box office of this dog-blood romance film reached US$165.71 million, and the final North American box office must be more than US$200 million.


    At present, the overseas box office has exceeded 100 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 400 million US dollars.


    Ryan Kavanaugh discussed some more about Disney with Ronan, and then went elsewhere.


    Regarding the news of Walt Disney, Ronan certainly would not believe Ryan Kavanaugh''s words, but judging from the summary of all aspects, Ryan Kavanaugh''s three-year plan still has a certain degree of credibility.


    This also means that Walt Disney will have to fight for at least three years.


    Ronan then met Harvey Weinstein, and the two entered the main hall of the Kodak Theater while chatting because of the time.


    Weinstein Films is aiming for the best actress, and the heroine of "Queen" Helen Mirren has the highest call for winning.


    When he arrived at the seat of the crew of "Infernal Walker" and "The Incredibles", Ronan found his seat and found that Tom Cruise was chatting with Brad Bird next to him. appearance.


    During ¡¡¡¡, the name "Mission Impossible" appeared frequently.


    "Good evening, Ronan."


    Jessica Chastain, who was sitting in the front row, turned her head and greeted Ronan.


    Ronan nodded in greeting and said, "Hello, Jesse."


    Being able to nominate for an Oscar for acting, even knowing that the possibility of winning is infinitely low, Jessica Chastain is still very excited and said: "I...I..."


    She didn''t seem to know how to express it. After a few words, she said: "I don''t know how to express the gratitude in my heart."


    Ronan waved his hand: "You don''t need to be so polite."


    Jessica Chastain said: "The place where relativity entertainment is useful to me is just a phone call."


    There is no doubt that this is also a very smart woman, hoping to continue to cooperate with Ronan.


    To some extent, Jessica Chastain is a bit similar to Jessica Felton in terms of work, except that one of them is an actor and the other is a producer with the power of the crew.


    Ronan admired such people very much and said, "If there is a role suitable for you, I will let you call you."


    "Yeah." Jessica Chastain replied heavily.


    Tom Cruise ended the chat with Brad Bird, turned to Ronan, and whispered, "Jesse has always been grateful to you."


    Ronan smiled, did not answer at all, instead asked: "Tom, are you ready for the award?"


    Tom Cruise shrugged slightly and said, "I''m not prepared. If I really want to win, I will play on the spot."


    Ronan said: "Unless it is upset."


    For the best actor award this time, Tom Cruise¡¯s competitors are Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Forrester Whitaker.


    "Blood Diamond" received a mediocre response, and Xiao Lizi¡¯s **** had just begun; Ryan Gosling¡¯s seniority was too low, and the odds of winning the prize were extremely small in terms of age alone. In the nomination list, it was more like 2006. There is a lack of outstanding works in the year, and the generals are selected from the µÚ×Ó; Needless to say, Brad Pitt, far more than Tom Cruise not recruiting Oscars.


    The biggest threat is Forrester Whitaker, but with the persistent efforts of Relativity Entertainment for several months, let alone middle-aged and old white people, even the black judges have a serious lack of identity for an African role.


    Replaced with other annual Oscars, Tom Cruise is unlikely to win.


    But this time, the competitors are too weak.


    Sometimes, there are comparisons to show an advantage.


    "If you can win a prize." Tom Cruise lowered his voice and said, "I will give you a car when I turn around."


    Ronan was not polite to him: "That''s it."


    Tom Cruise suddenly changed the subject: "During this period, someone suggested that I invest in the financial industry. I don''t understand this very much I want to ask your opinion."


    Ronan told the truth: "I don''t know much about the financial industry, so I don''t get involved easily because there is no need to take this risk."


    Hearing this, Tom Cruise thought about it and felt very reasonable, and said, "Indeed, there is no need to take unnecessary risks."


    Seeing Tom Cruise listened to him, Ronan didn''t say more.


    With the advantage of foresight, now standing at this height and collecting a large amount of relevant first-line information, Ronan has already discovered the harbinger of the economic crisis.


    After two thousand years, the economic development of the United States has slowed down. The industries that have achieved rapid development are undoubtedly the high-tech industries represented by the IT industry, as well as the real estate industry that the federal government vigorously promotes.


    How can we improve the economic situation in the United States? This important task falls on the real estate of the United States. The federal government made a choice around 2000, calling on everyone across the United States to buy houses. Loan interest rates are very low, and real estate is used to boost the US economy, so that the US economy continues to prosper.


    They joined forces with Wall Street to encourage the middle and lower classes in the United States to buy houses, create a real estate boom, and create a bigger bubble to plug the black hole left by another bubble.


    As a result, commercial banks issued subordinated loans and packaged the subordinated debts to be sold to investment banks. After the investment banks purchased these mortgage securities, they began to design financial derivatives. They also made a package and turned them into subordinated bonds--- -Debt mortgage bonds-sold to major customers of investment banks and insurance companies.


    In this way, subordinated debt was sold all over the world

 Chapter 1002： Touch dream

    To a certain extent, this is not dead. Wall Street¡¯s financial game is very enjoyable. Once there is a danger, investors from all over the United States and around the world are required to buy it. In the end, how many families go bankrupt, and how many people even jump off the building. , Who can tell.


    In the face of financial drugs, Ronan still adopts a cautious and conservative strategy. With his current development trend, there is no need to take unnecessary risks.


    Relativity, entertainment funds are abundant, debts are reasonable and controllable, and the economic crisis is also a good opportunity for expansion.


    Ronan was somewhat impressed. Since the beginning of the economic crisis, major Hollywood companies have shrunk investment, almost without exception, have encountered a money shortage.


    However, relying on the advantages of foresight, Relativity Entertainment and Taiping Investment Foundation are constantly accumulating huge resources.


    The Oscars ceremony kicked off amidst the sound of music, Ronan no longer thought about it, and devoted himself to this Hollywood super show for the whole world.


    The host of this session is Alan DeGeneres.


    Although she tried her best to do everything, but this year''s Oscar film is really lacking in viewing points, coupled with the Oscar model for decades, the overall atmosphere is still not much better.


    Moreover, there are too many links to pay tribute to the older generation. Before any awards were awarded, I started to miss them first.


    This seems to have laid the dull tone of this awards ceremony.


    The first award was for Best Supporting Actress, and the black actor Jennifer Hudson took away the figurine by virtue of her performance in "Dream Girl".


    Looking at Jennifer Hudson''s swarthy skin, Tom Cruise frowned slightly, as if thinking of his biggest competitor, Forrester Whitaker.


    The awards were awarded one by one, and the atmosphere was always ordinary.


    This seems destined to be an exceptionally long awards ceremony, not only because most important awards lack fierce competition, there is no suspense, no accidents, and there is also a tribute link that appears after a short period of time. Make the award ceremony look dull.


    In the past few years, both the Academy and Oscars have been making rejuvenation changes. Who knows that this year has gone back again.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the little results obtained from the previous few sessions have made this session disappear without a trace.


    Originally, Netflix wanted to do product placement ads for Netflix¡¯s sharing at this year¡¯s Oscars. The advertising plan was proposed by Ronan, allowing the host to hold an Android smartphone in a certain environment with Tom Cruise. The center took photos and then posted them on Netflix.


    However, the Academy and the current Oscar program group rejected Netflix on the grounds that they were not in line with tradition.


    No way, the old guys are too slow to accept new things, and Oscar doesn''t pay much attention to new media.


    The two sides finally fell apart, unsurprisingly.


    The gloomy awards ceremony made people drowsy. It is estimated that those actresses who are wearing tight evening dresses and can''t even use the toilet will become more difficult for more than three hours.


    Numerous technical awards are given, especially long, and there is no super-dominant film this year, and "Indefinite Walker" has not received too many technical award nominations, which makes the technical awards a complete pie.


    "Tong Tian Pagoda" won the best soundtrack, "Pan God''s Labyrinth" received the best makeup, "Letter from Iwo Jima" won the best sound editing, "Dream Girl" took the best sound effect, "Full of City" "Bring the Golden Armor" won the best costume design...


    There is rarely a film that can win two small technical awards.


    Probably none of these films has an absolute advantage at all. A crew will send out a golden figure, and everyone will have a lively festival tonight.


    The two crews of Relativity Entertainment have been sitting still until the award for best adapted screenplay arrives.


    "Infernal Walker" won the first figurine tonight, the best adapted screenplay!


    Watching William Mohanna, a screenwriter hired by Relativity Entertainment, came to the stage to accept the award, and Andrew Liu, who also came to the award ceremony, was somewhat unhappy.


    But he also knows that Oscar is a big show in Hollywood after all, and outsiders are always supporting roles.


    In this respect, he can see more clearly than Director Zhang, who is sitting not far away.


    Sometimes the Oscar plot is really peculiar, and it may even affect the director''s life.


    The best original screenplay in the back was taken by "Little Sunshine". Counting the best supporting actor harvested by Allen King, this independent film with a small investment and large output won two Oscars. The little golden man.


    However, the Oscar trip of "Little Sunshine" tonight is over. The remaining best film and best director want to win the prize, and the possibility is infinitely low.


    "Let''s take a look at the Oscar nominations for best animated feature film."


    On the stage, Mark Wahlberg, who was the guest of awards, looked at the big screen: "The Incredibles", Pixar Studios; "Happy Feet", Warner Bros. Animation Studios; "Monster House", Sony Entertainment Animation studio¡­¡­"


    No one was surprised by the result: "The winner is "The Incredibles" by Pixar Studios."


    There was a lot of cheers on the Relativity Entertainment. Brad Bird hugged Tom Cruise first, then high-five Ronan, strode onto the stage, and received the golden trophy.


    "Thanks to the college! Thanks to the relativity entertainment!" Brad-Bird said very fast: "Especially thank hundreds of colleagues who cooperated with me, these outstanding cast and crew, great artists, computer masters, and passionate The studios, the people who dubbed the film and brought it into the cinema. On their behalf, I thank the Film Academy, thank you!"


    Brad Bird quickly left the stage and went to the back.


    The fans of Pixar Studios will get many best animated feature films in the future.


    The best edit later was taken away by the crew of "Infinite Walker". When Martin Scorsese applauded, his smile was brilliant.


    The two awards for the best original screenplay and the best editing have been handed in. The best director and best film of "Infinite Walker" are basically stable, not to mention 100%.


    The awards ceremony entered the final stage. The guests and audiences who were tormented in the dull atmosphere, and the people waiting in front of the TV, did it for the last half an hour.


    Long waiting will slow down the pace of time. The more urgent the desire for results, the more unbearable the waiting process will be. For most people, all the "gold content" of the 79th Academy Awards All are hidden in the last 30 minutes.


    On the surface, what they care about is whether Martin Scorsese can get the best director Oscar as he wants? Can Tom Cruise have a zero Oscar performance award?


    This is almost the few suspense that this Oscar can provide.


    In fact, what they really want to know is that Martin Scorsese and Tom Cruise, two people who have been neglected by the Oscars, who have already stood at the top of the director and actor industry, will continue this evening. His own uncrowned king is still a legend.


    For the answer to this mystery, they willingly waited for nearly 4 hours.


    For this mystery, both Martin Scorsese and Tom Cruise waited for more than 20 years.


    In the past, the college''s neglect of Martin Scorsese and Tom Cruise was almost on the face.


    But this year''s Oscar, in the face of many films that are not even available to competitors, what choice will the nearly 6,000 members of the college make?


    Martin Scorsese is fine here, but if there is really a strong competitor on Tom Cruise, the result is definitely unknown.


    Reese Witherspoon, the winner of the previous best actress, strode onto the stage.


    "Last year, we saw too many outstanding roles and too many outstanding performances on the screen."


    I don¡¯t know which screenwriter wrote this string of words. Many people below the stage were ashamed of hearing it, but Reese Witherspoon was not affected in any way: "Among them, the most outstanding ones are undoubtedly these five actors... "


    The big screen matches the screen to broadcast the nominations: "Leonardo DiCaprio, "Blood Diamond"; Tom Cruise, "The Infinite Walker"; Forrester Whitaker, "The Last Dictator" ; Ryan Gosling, "Half Nelson"; Brad Pitt, "Sky Tower!"


    This nomination list undoubtedly highlights a major feature of this year''s Oscar''s best actor selection, and no one is recognized as an acting school in the circle.


    The winners are all compared!


    Whether you can win a prize depends not only on yourself, but also on your competitors.


    Therefore, Reese Witherspoon opened the envelope and pronounced a name that met most people''s expectations: "The best actor winner is Tom Cruise, "The Infinite Walker!"


    The applause first rang from the crew of "Infinite Walker".


    Tom Cruise opened his mouth, as if in disbelief, he seemed to be stunned.


    People who are familiar with Tom Cruise like Ronan can naturally see that this is purely acting, about three points excited and seven points acting.


    Ronan hugged Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise whispered in his ear: "I found that I was not as excited as expected."


    "Go receive the award!" Ronan pushed him: "Go."


    Tom Cruise and a few people from the crew clap one by one with a trot-like speed on the stage, as if he couldn''t wait.


    After taking the Little Golden Man, Tom Cruise stood in front of the microphone and said loudly, "Thank you, thank you academy, and everyone on the crew! And..."


    He suddenly stretched out a finger and pointed to where Ronan was: "I also want to thank someone, he is there! Ronan, you are not only my friend and brother, but also the light that illuminates my life. You have helped me so much, I can¡¯t thank you one by one, but I will always remember it in my heart!"


    Then, Tom Cruise lifted up the golden man: "I have always believed in my dreams and devoted myself to it. Now I finally touched the dream!"


    With applause rang out, Tom Cruise retreated backstage.


    With the help of competitors who were not strong enough, the superstar finally won an Oscar for performance.


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 Chapter 1003： 3 consecutive championships

    The best actor, the Golden Man, went to Tom Cruise. This is in line with the prediction of mainstream public opinion before the award ceremony. Not only is it not an upset, but it can be said to be the inevitable result of the hot award.


    Seeing Tom Cruise walking into the backstage of the Kodak Theater with the golden figure in his hand, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio were somewhat unwilling. Even Tom Cruise won the prize. What are they? When will you meet that little golden man?


    Others are shaking their heads. The Oscars are really getting less and less reliable. Even Tom Cruise can get the best actor, and the rules of awards are becoming more and more unreadable.


    Only Ronan knows that the future Oscar award rules will be called a messy mess. The quality of the film and the performance of the actors have even become marginalized things, not as good as this era of winning public relations.


    After the best actor, the best actress award comes.


    There are no upsets at this year''s Oscars, and popular candidates have won, so there is no suspense at all.


    Last year''s best actor Philip Hoffman announced the results without any surprises: "The winner of the best actress is Helen Mirren, "Queen."


    In the warm applause, Helen Mirren, who dared to be naked on the big screen even at the age of 60, stepped onto the Oscar stage and won the first Oscar in her life.


    This new Oscar queen is also an outlier among actresses. No matter how she took off when she was young, she couldn''t really become popular. It is not too popular to say she is a young 18th line.


    Helen Mirren can also be regarded as the representative of the rejuvenation.


    This Best Actress award also allowed Harvey Weinstein to officially announce his return to the Oscar game after several years of silence due to Disney infighting.


    Then, there is an award that many people expect.


    Probably Alan DeGeneres also knows what the biggest highlight of the night is, and there is no nonsense. After a few words of routine, he gave up the stage.


    Then, the best director''s award-giving guests came to the stage, and there was no sound in the Kodak Theater, and then there was another discussion.


    The main camera lens shifted to Martin Scorsese at the right time, and most of the guests in the front row also looked at Martin Scorsese''s Relativity Entertainment seating area.


    The sound of discussion, surprise, and even whistles and shouts have never been interrupted.


    Because the three award-presenting guests on the stage are really extraordinary!


    The three people came to the microphone and lined up side by side, namely Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Coppola.


    What do you think of when you see these three great directors? The best director is really no more suspense.


    Perhaps the film academy realized that a single award-giving guest was not enough to award Martin Scorsese, so they invited Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Coppola. Bit.


    Back then, Martin Scorsese and these three were collectively known as the "Four Young Directors", and then tied for the top four directors in the 1980s. If they could get together on the stage of the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, it would be really interesting. !


    In order to increase the attractiveness of the Oscars awards ceremony, the college has really worked hard to get rid of the dilemma of declining ratings year by year.


    There is no suspense about this award, the noise gradually subsided, and the applause suddenly sounded. Isn''t it just for this moment tonight?


    Frankly speaking, this is more like a lifetime achievement award than a best director award.


    In fact, this is not so much an endorsement of Martin Scorsese''s "Infinite Walker" as a reward for his decades of outstanding directorship!


    Among them, there are also some of the Hollywood film industry''s counterattack against European film circles.


    Last year, the Embassy Pictures promoted "Infinite Walker" at the Cannes Film Festival to participate in the competition unit, but nothing was won. At the press conference after the award ceremony, European media led by French "Le Figaro" used to During the interview, Martin Scorsese was publicly questioned-did the director who filmed "Good Guy," "Taxi Driver," and "Angry Bull" really sold himself to Hollywood?


    And Martin Scorsese replied in a categorical tone-I am an American director, I am a Hollywood director!


    Even when the European media questioned the Oscars on the spot, he said-I have watched every Oscar awards ceremony on TV since I was a child, and he grew up with me, this thing does have indescribable magic for me!


    His words are full of protection of Hollywood, Oscars, and American films. With his status in the film industry today, to say these words, the academy also needs to give him a grand ceremony.


    "Today the three of us are standing on the stage." Francis Coppola first said on the stage: "Because we all know the excitement of getting the best director."


    "That was the most beautiful moment of my life." Spielberg answered.


    "Wait..." George Lucas looked at the two people separately: "I have never won this award."


    A burst of laughter broke out in the theater, and Spielberg said in laughter, "Then what are you doing here?"


    "I don''t know." George Lucas gradually brought the topic to the award. "But I think it''s better to get something than to give."


    "That''s strange!" Spielberg and Francis Coppola said at the same time.


    "The following is the list of nominations for the best director." The three people ended this little talk show, "Agado Gonzalez Inarrido, "Sky Tower"; Martin Scorsese, " Infinite Walker; Clint Eastwood, "Letter from Iwo Jima"; Stephen Fryers, "The Queen"; Jonathan Dayton, "Little Sunshine."


    "The winner is..." Spielberg opened the envelope, and there was no suspense in the answer; "Martin Scorsese, "The Infinite Walker"!"


    At this moment, Martin Scorsese felt that only he himself understood, and the audience and guests who stood up gave a warm applause.


    The old Martin hugged all the crew including Ronan one by one before he stepped onto the stage and hugged his old friends Joe Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Francis Coppola in turn. After the Oscar statuette that George Lucas handed over, he stood in front of the microphone.


    "Thank you, thank you, thank you..."


    A long list of thanks popped out of his mouth. The director who always passed by the best director of Oscar finally realized his Oscar dream with a gangster film highly rated in North America. .


    "Can you check the envelope again? Did I really win the award? I mean, I can''t control myself after taking the award given to me by the college, and it is the honor given to me by my old friends! We have been dating for 37 years. I am so touched, so touched."


    "Thank you academy, Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, as well as the actors and staff who worked with me..."


    After a long list of thanks, Martin Scorsese seems to be going to summarize these years, "I also want to say thank you to those who have been blessing me over the years. There are many strangers in it. You know, I used to People will make irresponsible remarks to me when I walk on the street. This is the case when I walk into a doctor¡¯s office or anywhere."


    "They said,''You should get an Oscar.'' I went to take X-rays, and the doctor said to me,''You should get an Oscar.'' I said''thank you'' to them. I have been with me for many years. Friends, as well as many friends who came to the scene tonight, all wish me this award, and so do my family, I thank you. This moment is for you."


    The Kodak Theater has already stood up, everyone gave their own applause, Martin Scorsese is also worthy of applause at this moment.


    The biggest highlight is announced, and the last award has arrived.


    Tom Hanks walked onto the stage alone and said: "It is incredible to be able to stand in this place where the Queen of England just stood. Witnessing Martin Scorsese to win the Oscar for Best Director, the Golden Man, will be An unforgettable memory."


    He looked at the big screen behind: "Let¡¯s review the nominations for the best film..."


    ""Sky Tower", Jon Chilik and Steve Goring; "The Infinite Walker", Ronan Anderson and Martin Scorsese; "Letter from Iwo Jima," Clint East Wood and Steven Spielberg; "Little Beauty in the Sunshine", Wei-Frundley and Peter Salaf; "The Queen", Andy Harris and Christine Langen."


    "The winner is..." Tom Hanks opened the envelope and took a look: "The Infinite Walker!"


    This answer was too suspenseful, Ronan greeted everyone on stage with the crew.


    The Kodak Theater once again received thunderous applause, and Martin Scorsese and "The Infinite Walker" became the biggest winners tonight.


    Martin Scorsese returned to the stage, Ronan also brought the crew on stage, and then took the best picture of the Golden Man from Tom Hanks.


    Because of his acceptance speech just now, Martin Scorsese took the initiative to step aside, Ronan came to the microphone and said very concisely: "Thank you, thank you academy, thank you everyone on the crew Thank you to everyone at Relativity Entertainment. This award is the best reward for our hard work in the past year."


    This is already Relativity Entertainment''s three consecutive best film titles at the Oscars.


    "Crash", "Brokeback Mountain", and tonight''s "Walker", the past three Oscars, the winners of the best picture are all Relativity Entertainment.


    This also equaled the three consecutive years of DreamWorks best film record.


    This evening, Martin Scorsese is the biggest legend, and Relativity Entertainment is the biggest winner. Oscars gave the five statuettes of "Infernal Walker" in one breath, best picture, best director, best editor, best male Leading role and best adapted screenplay.


    Although before the awards ceremony, many media are saying that this year''s Oscar is the most international and most diverse one, but the final result proves that the Oscar will ultimately be an American and Hollywood awards ceremony.


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 Chapter 1004： Effect benefit

    With the end of the Oscars ceremony, another awards season in Hollywood officially ended.


    The direction of public opinion before and after the awards ceremony was completely different. Before the award results were announced, "Infernal Walker" was recognized as the most popular, but after the results came out, even the media that previously thought that this film would become a super winner, began to comment on "Infinite Walker" won the award incorrectly.


    Criticisms like "Martin Scorsese really deserves an Oscar for best director and best film figurine, but "Infinite Walker" is not his best work" and so on.


    Things like "Tongtian Tower" and "Little Sunshine Girl" have become the object of widespread sympathy by the media.


    As for "Infernal Walker" taking three of the four major awards, and Relativity Entertainment''s three consecutive years of best film awards, the media are full of conspiracy and shady.


    This is what the North American media has always done. Even top newspapers such as the "New York Times" and "Los Angeles Times" often only choose what they want to see. Objectivity and facts are fundamental to them. It doesn''t matter, in order to achieve certain purposes, it is not news.


    The Oscars ceremony ended, criticizing the big winners, sympathizing with the losers, this is a routine project every year.


    "Infinite Walker" is not the first, and it will not be the last.


    How many controversies have "Forrest Gump" and "Shawshank''s Redemption" caused after the Oscars ended? Especially the latter, how much sympathy has he won with the tragedy of N nominations and nothing?


    But people with a little bit of brain know that "Shawshank''s Redemption" will not be favored by Oscars at all. It is even more nonsense to defeat the heavyweight Oscars of a film like "Forrest Gump". .


    Strictly speaking, "Infernal Walker" does not seem to be particularly good.


    But the result of Oscar, after all, is compared with many films, other competitors are really a bit weak.


    In any case, "Infinite Walker" has won enough attention and good reputation in North America.


    After the Oscars, this film has appeared in the markets of East Asia and Southeast Asia one after another.


    As Ronan predicted, there was an upsurge caused by "Infernal Affairs". From the day "Infernal Affairs" was released, the voice of criticism and even abuse has not ceased.


    The two films will inevitably be compared by audiences who have watched "Infernal Affairs" in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The pure American gangster film "Infernal Affairs" seriously does not conform to the aesthetics of the audience there. Although the reputation will not collapse, it is "Infernal Affairs" is a far cry.


    For a large proportion of movie fans in East Asia and Southeast Asia, "Infernal Walker" has won several heavyweight Oscar statuettes very surprised, even puzzled.


    How can such a remake film that can''t even be compared with the original version become the best film Oscar?


    It can be said that quite a lot of viewers can¡¯t understand how such a wonderful matchup between Liu Tianwang and Dianyanliang is replaced by two Hollywood superstars, Tom Cruise and Will Smith, who have influence all over the world. It has become a vulgar mess.


    But one thing is very obvious. Even in East Asia and Southeast Asia, the influence of the Oscar effect is still obvious. Even if the word-of-mouth of Infinite Walker is not good, it still has a good attendance rate in East Asia and Southeast Asia.


    This is also a new point of box office growth for "Infinite Walkers".


    A week after the Oscars ceremony, the film won nearly 12 million U.S. dollars in box office in many film markets in East and Southeast Asia.


    In North America, since the film has been in theaters for nearly three months, it rebounded and expanded once when the Oscar nominations were announced, so the Oscar effect is naturally inferior to the newly released market.


    However, the Oscar''s influence cannot be underestimated by anyone, and North America has once again rebounded.


    Originally, North America dropped to less than 500 screening theaters and screens. The week after the Oscars ceremony rose to nearly 1,500. The weekend box office also skyrocketed from less than 3 million US dollars to nearly 13 million US dollars.


    After this round of outbreak, the North American market of "Infinite Walker" was basically exhausted.


    So far, the film¡¯s North American box office has accumulated a total of 221.22 million U.S. dollars, and its overseas box office has gained 191.78 million U.S. dollars, and continues to grow with the aid of the Oscar effect.


    The global box office of more than 400 million US dollars is enough for Relativity Entertainment to recover all the costs invested in "Infinite Walker", even if it is paid to Martin Scorsese, Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and including Luo After all the main creative staff including Nan were divided into later stages, there was still a slight surplus.


    But the offline revenue of the film has just begun.


    Just for the first round of TV broadcast rights in North America, "Infernal Traveler" received $16.5 million.


    As the winner of many heavyweight awards such as Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture, Embassy Pictures will also release a special Oscar commemorative album of "The Infinite Walker" after the DVD is released. course.


    In this era, no matter how good the quality of a film is, it is not as important as selling the disc.


    With Netflix''s superior DVD rental and sales platform, Relativity Entertainment''s DVD business is quite strong.


    At the right time, Ronan didn''t mind turning the company into a disc seller.


    Which of the boys born in the 1980s who used to live on the other side of the Pacific Ocean did not have a wealth of DVD experience?


    When contacting the seller with a certain purpose, but could not find a suitable DVD, and could not help showing disappointment, the seller always took it out from the torn sacks, the inner pockets of the jacket and even the crotch just right. Colorful discs emptied buyers'' pockets.


    As a result, people met Teacher Xu, Teacher Ren, Teacher Li, Teacher Shu, Teacher Ye and so on.


    That is also a good memory that many people keep in their hearts.


    "Infinite Walker" won the Oscars, all of which continued to the commercial market and transformed into the actual income of Relativity Entertainment.


    The Oscar statuettes who cannot bring commercial income have no meaning for the film company.


    In the last three years of Oscar feast, Relativity Entertainment has all grabbed the most delicious piece of cake.


    Ronan will not deliberately publicize, nor will he deliberately keep a low profile, how to rush for the next few sessions or continue to rush.


    Shahai Entertainment has established multiple projects, and it is impossible for him to give up his hopeful interests.


    Entering March, Hollywood finally calmed down from the hustle and bustle of the awards season.


    The end of the Oscars ceremony means the end of another awards season in Hollywood. After the media caught the last heat of the Oscars and another burst of speculation, Hollywood seemed a lot quieter.


    The brokers running in Burbank and Beverly Hills have disappeared, and the business staff of professional public relations companies have entered a dormant period. Stars of all sizes continue to be drunk and busy, waiting for the next awards season.


    The film "Slumdog Millionaire" prepared by Relativity Entertainment for the next awards season has completed all filming and production. It will start from this year''s Cannes film and embark on a long road to awards.


    In addition, "Sunshine Girl" directed by David Fincher will also try the award season operation.


    But Ronan is very clear that the subject matter and content of "Sunshine Girl" are determined, and it is impossible to make much of an Oscar.


    At the same time, Christopher Nolan, who completed "The Dark Knight", got rid of the promotion of Warner Bros., once again cooperated with Shahai Entertainment, and officially began preparations for "Inception".


    Because of Heath Ledger¡¯s death and Warner Bros¡¯s God-Making promotion plan, Christopher Nolan had previously dispersed a lot of energy on "The Dark Knight." The crew of "Inception" was originally planned to be established in February. , Had to be delayed until now.


    Nowadays, with the various propaganda of Warner Bros. "The Dark Knight" is far from being released, but with the promotion of some trailers and related character videos, Heath Ledger and the Joker are about to become gods.


    Ronan has watched the film of "The Dark Knight" and knows enough about the quality of the film and the splendor of the clown.


    There is no doubt that as long as "The Dark Knight" is released, Heath Ledger and the Joker will surely become gods among movie fans.


    As Christopher Nolan moved into a new project, the crew of Inception was officially established.


    The production cost of this sci-fi production is estimated to be as high as 150 million US dollars. Christopher Nolan has done a lot of preliminary work. It is expected to start filming in October and finish all filming and production before September next year.


    As a key first-line commercial production project, Embassy Pictures also prioritized the deadline for the 2008 holiday season for Inception.


    In terms of actors, before the Oscars ceremony, Tom Cruise had several contacts with Christopher Nolan to discuss this project specifically, and the two sides have reached a consensus on cooperation.


    Stars hope to cooperate with outstanding directors, and outstanding directors also hope to cooperate with stars with great appeal. The two sides complement each other and it is easier to achieve a win-win situation.


    Tom Cruise will play the leading actor in "Inception", and several other key actors, Christopher Nolan, after communicating with Ronan in advance, plans to use British actors.


    Ronan has no opinion on this, except for a few cases like the little devilThere are too many actors in Hollywood for a certain role.


    In addition, Christopher Nolan watched the release of "Juneo" in the past year and was very impressed with the heroine Alan Page and planned to make her play one of the most important supporting actresses.


    Regarding actors, Ronan has only two requirements for Christopher Nolan: one is not to use box office poisons like Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell, and the other is to control the actors'' pay.


    Tom Cruise must be a base salary of 20 million US dollars plus a certain percentage of the latter part, and all other actors together, the salary will not be higher than Tom Cruise alone.


    Superstars and stars are completely two concepts.


    After identifying some actors, Ronan received an invitation from Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise won the Oscar for Best Actor and decided to call a small celebration party.


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 Chapter 1005： Also the primary whip

    As one of the Oscar winners, Tom Cruise¡¯s celebration can be said to be overdue. According to Ronan¡¯s information, after Tom Cruise won the prize, he went to the headquarters of Scientology and waited many days before returning. Los Angeles.


    Ronan didn''t know exactly what happened. He only knew that Tom Cruise''s status in Scientology had risen again, as if he was already one of the most powerful people.


    According to Will Smith, Tom Cruise was fooled into Scientology, and in turn was about to become the master of Scientology.


    This celebration reception was placed in Tom Cruise¡¯s mansion in Beverly Hills. Because Ronan lived nearby, Tom Cruise, who once wanted to change his house after his divorce, not only failed to sell it in recent years. Lost the mansion in Beverly Hills, but has always lived here.


    It was just getting dark, Ronan¡¯s car parked in front of Tom Cruise¡¯s mansion.


    The news of entertainment reporters in Los Angeles has always been well informed. Probably the news of Tom Cruise hosting an Oscar celebration party has spread, and dozens of entertainment reporters gathered at the door.


    Ronan, of course, ignored these reporters, and entered Tom Cruise''s mansion under the constant flashing lights.


    The reception was placed in the banquet hall. Ronan saw Tom Cruise at the door, and asked Fincher to give the gift he brought to Tom Cruise¡¯s butler, and embraced Tom Cruise, who was approaching with open arms. .


    "How does the Oscar actor feel?" Ronan quipped.


    "Awesome!" Tom Cruise deliberately said, "Would you like to try it, it''s really awesome!"


    Ronan spread his hands and said, "I''ll forget it, it''s more suitable for me behind the scenes."


    Although he played a small supporting role in "Infernal Walker", he basically didn''t attract much attention. Ronan also knew it well.


    It''s okay to get to his point and occasionally make a cameo, but it''s impossible to be an actor in front of the scene.


    Another guest walked into the banquet hall, Ronan smiled and went straight into it.


    He has been friends with Tom Cruise for many years, and there is no need to be polite.


    There were a lot of people in the banquet hall. They were obviously divided into two circles. There were fewer people on the left. They looked strange, but they were faintly visible wearing the emblem of Scientology.


    The people on the right are basically practitioners in the Hollywood circle. After seeing Ronan, many people came over to say hello.


    Ronan dealt with them one by one. In order to avoid trouble, he quickly came to the corner where Will Smith was in a free time, beckoned the waiter to bring a glass of water, and sat opposite Will Smith.


    "What''s the matter?" Ronan looked at Will Smith''s dark face: "Have a problem?"


    Will Smith has always been an activist. Sitting here today, his depression was almost written on his face: "Don''t mention it, I met a super bastard, and I''m almost annoying."


    Ronan asked curiously, "Is anyone else annoying you?"


    Will Smith said helplessly: "Do you know Charlize Theron''s boyfriend?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Stuart Townsend, I''ve seen him on the set of "Rivals of the People"."


    "I thought this guy was good before." Will Smith shook his head and said, "Now he has become a lunatic."


    Ronan became more curious: "What''s the matter?"


    Will Smith simply said: "Aren''t I filming "Hancock" with Charlize Theron? I don''t know what happened. Stewart Townsend thought I had an affair with Charlize Theron, so I came to the crew to find I''m troubled, I''m so angry."


    Hearing these words, Ronan could roughly think of what was going on, after all, Will Smith was also considered famous.


    Ronan said, "Don''t take this kind of little thing to heart."


    Will Smith sighed and said, "If it''s true, Stewart Townsend went to the crew to trouble me publicly, and I can''t say anything. The problem is, I have nothing to do with Charlize. I know Charlie. Z-Theron has been around for at least ten years, and there is nothing to do, and I will not wait until now."


    Ronan believes that Will Smith is telling the truth: "Charlize Theron does not fit your aesthetic."


    Will Smith also does not deny: "She really does not fit my aesthetic."


    Ronan added: "You like the Williams sisters type."


    Will Smith was speechless for a moment, and then laughed: "My tastes are very mixed, not as specific as you." He bluntly: "Charlize, how do you say it. The early years were fine, but now you think there are a few What kind of interest would a normal man have in her?"


    Ronan understands the meaning of Will Smith¡¯s words. Before Charlize Theron was awarded the Oscar for Best Actress, he was a silly and white blonde of Hollywood standards. He might be fattening and appearing in "The Devil" Later, the relationship of losing weight crazily, this serious violation of the laws of nature, is directly reflected in the appearance of Charlize Theron.


    Charlize Theron¡¯s facial collagen loss was severe, and her smooth apple muscles almost completely disappeared during the silly white sweet period, which made her facial contour more three-dimensional.


    In addition, Charlize Theron''s body skeleton is severely larger than that of ordinary women, which makes the face smaller. After the serious loss of collagen, the facial muscles are close to the bones. With makeup, it looks extremely angular and cool. I feel inherently cold.


    But this is not bad luck.


    Most white women have a cliff-like appearance or become significantly older after the age of 30, but Charlize Theron''s appearance is among the women of the same age, even after removing makeup, they are also the most resistant group.


    It is said that Warner Bros. once invited Charlize Theron to star in "Wonder Woman", but Charlize Theron refused.


    Probably many people think that Warner Bros. is a very wise decision, but never underestimate the chance that Warner Bros. runs a DC comics adaptation film.


    They invited Charlize Theron to play Hippolyte.


    Maybe it¡¯s okay in terms of age, but in case the situation of "Snow White and the Hunter" appears, it would be too funny.


    Ronan and Will Smith had a chat without a word. Tom Cruise, as the host, came here to sit for a while shortly after the reception started.


    "My agent has basically negotiated with Shahai Entertainment." Tom Cruise''s current agent is his sister: "I can sign the contract next Monday as soon as possible."


    Will Smith interjected and asked, "Is that the science fiction movie about dreams?"


    Ronan said: "Yes, a commercial production directed by Christopher Nolan."


    Tom Cruise said with a rather helpless smile: "Frankly speaking, I didn''t understand the script of Inception. It is difficult to connect the divided plots."


    Compared with the intuitive movie screens, the script written by Jonathan Nolan is actually somewhat obscure. Ronan has read the script, so he also knows this point. He has also carefully discussed with Christopher Nolan. Christopher- Nolan has promised that the film will be simple and clear.


    Obscure, it is definitely a super weapon to kill the movie.


    In fact, since embarking on the road of commercialization, Christopher Nolan''s films have never been related to such unpredictable comments.


    Even if there is, Nolan''s brain fans forced it on his head.


    Ronan said: "Talk to Director Nolan more and listen to the director''s guidance for live shooting."


    Tom Cruise nodded: "I will."


    He is not well-educated, and he still had very serious obstacles when he was young. He was not particularly concerned about not being able to understand scripts. This was not the first time he encountered a script that he could not understand.


    Will Smith said at this time: "We watched the preview of "The Dark Knight" with Ronan before. The director of Christopher Nolan is not easy."


    Tom Cruise said with a smile: "Can Ronan''s most important director be simple?" He changed the subject and asked, "Ronan, I heard that you and George Lucas and others are going to have a party next week? "


    Ronan did not hide it and said directly: "It was not initiated by me. It was initiated by the Alumni Association of the Film Academy of Southern California. We basically have gatherings every year. This year we put it next weekend."


    "It''s a pity..." Tom Cruise sighed, "I am not qualified to participate."


    If you want to enter the venue, you must have the experience of studying at the USC Film School and the corresponding male or female partner.


    Will Smith suddenly reminded: "Tom, another guest is here."


    Tom Cruise turned his head and looked at the entrance of the banquet hall, his smiling face turned black in an instant.


    Ronan also looked over there. There was only one guest who came in, a woman who could shine in nothing¡ªNicole Kidman!


    As the host tonight, even if Tom Cruise is reluctant, he can only get up and go over.


    "Poor Tom." Will Smith really sympathized: "I guess it will be an entertainment headline tomorrow, with Nicole Kidman."


    Ronan looked at Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise was more uncomfortable than eating moldy bread.


    With so many reporters outside, it couldn''t be more obvious what the entertainment headlines will be tomorrow.


    Ronan shook his head. He had already made it clear that he no longer had too much involvement with the female star, and he became more determined at this time.


    "Find a chance." Ronan whispered to Will Smith, "Go and help Tom out."


    Will Smith is still very reliable in this respect said: "I will pass."


    In the divorce case between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, neither of the two can get out of the relationship. Perhaps Tom Cruise did even worse, but after the divorce for so many years, people have been pulled out and whip the body. It''s not easy for anyone to change.


    This time, Nicole Kidman came uninvited, obviously trying to catch the popularity of Shinco''s Oscar for Best Actor.


    Ronan didn¡¯t stay for long. He saw Will Smith succeed in making a siege, and then he left.


    Early the next morning, the crew of "Fast and Furious 4" returned to Los Angeles on a chartered flight. Ronan sent Jessica Felton home and invited her to attend the alumni party together as a female companion.


    Jessica Felton was originally a graduate of the Film Academy of Southern California, and had already received the invitation, so she naturally agreed.


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 Chapter 1006： Scared

    The sun turned to the west and gradually approached the sea level. The lights at the entrance of the Beverly Hills Clubhouse were all lit up in an instant. A black car stopped in front of the clubhouse. Ronan first pushed the door and got out of the car, and then reached out to support Jessica Faye Come out.


    "Mr. Anderson, good evening."


    The person in charge of the party immediately greeted me: "Miss Felton, good evening."


    Ronan nodded slightly, waited for Jessica Felton to tidy up her clothes, and said, "Let''s go in."


    Jessica Felton wore a simple lady''s suit and entered the club with Ronan.


    "You seem to have agreed to be my female companion tonight."


    When he came to the grand banquet hall, Ronan turned his head and glanced at Jessica Felton: "This is not very similar."


    Jessica Felton put on a light makeup. In addition to her natural excellent appearance, she also highlighted the capable temperament of professional women. She asked: "Aren''t we together?"


    Ronan raised his arm and gestured with his eyes. Jessica Felton didn''t think much, and naturally took his arm.


    The two entered the banquet hall hand in hand.


    This is a gathering of alumni of the USC Film School, and many people have already come.


    Ronan, like George Lucas, is an absolute core figure in the alumni association, even if Jessica Felton, with several successful films in the past as a producer, in the USC Film Academy Alumni Association, Also attracted much attention.


    Even this level of alumni associations cannot get rid of some of their usual characteristics. The status of an individual among many alumni is closely linked to the success of the career.


    This is a commercial society, and the film industry is also a very realistic circle.


    Needless to say, many people who attended the alumni association tonight are employees of Relativity Entertainment, which is Ronan''s employees.


    Ronan came to the first few tables. The people who can sit here are old friends, such as Ron Howard and Robert Zemeckis.


    The latter came alone, and the former brought his actor daughter.


    "Hi, Ronan. Hi, Jesse."


    Several people greeted Ronan one after another. Bryce Howard, who was a little further away, saw Jessica Felton holding Ronan''s arm, and couldn''t suppress the blazing gossip fire in his heart. , Lowered his voice and asked Ron Howard: "Are these two people coming together?"


    Ron Howard whispered back: "I haven''t heard of..."


    But he has seen these two people appear together in the alumni association several times before, and the relationship is obviously extraordinary. Now that they are coming together, it is really easy to associate.


    Bryce Howard glanced at the tall, beautiful and **** Jessica Felton, and muttered: "I wanted to try to see if I had a chance, but now I can give up."


    This is more like self-joking, but it is undeniable that Ronan Anderson''s official girlfriend or wife can make people fight for a lifetime.


    As before, Jessica Felton greeted a few people here alone and exchanged greetings.


    People who are not familiar with Ronan and Jessica Felton will see Jessica Felton as a vase next to the super rich, but people like Robert Zemikis don¡¯t. They know this very well. Very beautiful woman with the ability to match her appearance perfectly.


    "Last year''s "Juneo" was very good." Robert Zemikis smiled and said to Jessica Felton: "Jesse, you have discovered a masterpiece."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "Thank you, mainly Ronanken''s support."


    Ronan just finished chatting with Ron Howard and turned around and said: "I didn''t do anything about this project except for agreeing to buy the script."


    Suddenly someone interrupted: "It is often the most important thing to buy the script."


    Ronan followed the voice and saw David Ellison, followed by a girl who was estimated to be no more than twenty years old.


    "Good evening, Ronan." David Ellison introduced with a smile: "This is my sister Megan..."


    They were all from the USC Film School. Several people introduced each other and quickly became familiar.


    Not long after, Spielberg, who was the top non-staff member of the alumni association, also came.


    Instead, George Lucas, the core of the alumni association, never arrived.


    In a greeting, Megan Ellison came to Jessica Felton. The daughter of Larry Ellison is currently studying at the USC Film School. The future goal is also Hollywood. For female filmmakers People were quite curious and asked Jessica Felton many questions.


    There are very few female producers in the Hollywood circle, and those who can achieve great success can be described as rare.


    George Lucas arrived late, and walked into the banquet hall nearly ten minutes after the reception began.


    "Sorry, I''m late." George Lucas also came to Ronan''s table: "I ran into a problem on the road."


    Ronan asked concerned: "What''s the matter?"


    Jessica Felton saw George Lucas in shock, and offered him a glass of water.


    George Lucas took the glass, took a sip, and nodded to Jessica Felton: "Jessie, thank you." Then he answered Ronan''s question: "I''m coming by helicopter from San Francisco. Yes, there was a violent wind on the road and almost an accident happened."


    Ronan said, "It''s okay."


    Spielberg suggested: "I will still take a business jet in the future."


    George Lucas nodded: "My old plane should also be eliminated."


    Ronan added: "Safety comes first."


    In terms of safety, he can be said to be cautious. He just talked about the helicopter. He wanted to buy several times, and even prepared to place an order at one time, but finally gave up.


    It''s near, you can take a car; when it''s far, there is a business jet.


    The biggest function of this kind of alumni association is to weave a network of relationships and increase the cohesion of this loose organization. Not long after the reception begins, the social people will move around.


    David Ellison took his sister to Jessica Felton and said specifically: "Jesse, you are the best female producer in the circle, and Megan also wants to develop in this direction. She has I want to ask a lot of questions."


    Jessica Felton said generously: "I had a nice chat with Megan just now."


    Megan Ellison said timely: "Jesse gave me a lot of inspiration."


    The two women quickly went to a quiet place.


    Ronan naturally got together with George Lucas again. George Lucas was obviously frightened on the way over, and he didn''t talk much the whole night.


    "I''m getting old." George Lucas drank water and said, "I can''t stand it anymore."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Safety is no small matter. I am more afraid of such things than you."


    When faced with danger, he was more careful than anyone, and even dared to "counsel"!


    In the face of life safety, "counseling" has never been a problem.


    George Lucas smiled reluctantly, and said: "I found it, sometimes it''s not good to refuse to accept the old." He sighed: "The mentality is not stable enough, and the energy can''t keep up."


    Ronan deliberately said, "Do you want to retire?"


    The two discussed this topic before, and George Lucas said directly: "I have considered it seriously, maybe it won''t last for a few years." He thought about it, and then said: "Wait for finishing "Indiana Jones 4" with Steven. "I will carefully consider retirement."


    "If you retire..." Ronan said sincerely, "It''s a loss to the entire film industry."


    Although George Lucas himself has not directed many films, he has been technically deeply influencing the Hollywood film industry.


    "The future is yours." George Lucas replied.


    Later in the day, Ronan had conversations with many alumni of USC. This is a very large force in Hollywood. Relativity Entertainment has won the Oscars in recent years. The support of the alumni association can also be regarded as an important factor. factor.


    In addition, many graduates of the Film School of Southern University of Southern California entered the relativity entertainment work after graduation. These talents with professional learning and practice can enter the role faster than those from Ye Luzi.


    Towards ten o''clock in the evening, Ronan and Jessica Felton left together.


    The two got into the black Rolls Royce, and after the car started, they drove towards Jessica Felton''s house.


    "What are you talking about with Megan Ellison?" Ronan asked curiously, "We talked all night."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said: "Some production matters. She is currently studying at the USC Film School and wants to enter Hollywood in the future."


    Ronan understood: "Ask you?"


    "I can''t talk about it for advice." Jessica Felton said: "I just discussed it. In fact, we have very different core concepts of movies. I focus on commercial movies. Megan Ellison feels more about art movies. interest."


    The car drove into the outskirts of Beverly Hills and gradually approached Jessica Felton''s cottage.


    Ronan said suddenly, "Jesse, can you walk with me?"


    Jessica Felton was puzzled, did not quite understand Ronan''s meaning, hesitated a little, and said, "Yes."


    Rolls-Royce stopped on the side of the road, Ronan and Jessica Felton got out of the car one after another, and walked forward along the sidewalk filled with tall palm trees.


    Ronan''s speed was very slow, and Jessica Felton was not slow to accompany him.


    After all, the two have been friends for many years. Jessica Felton looked at Ronan and asked, "What''s wrong with you?"


    Ronan stopped looking at Jessica Felton, his scorching eyes were less aggressive, but more decisive.


    He is never sticky and hesitant. He has always made decisions very decisively in his past work and life.


    What''s more, neither Ronan nor Jessica Felton are children, they have rich experience and social experience.


    Ronan said very seriously, "Jesse, be my girlfriend?"


    "Wh...what?" Jessica Felton didn''t quite believe her ears: "Ronan, what are you talking about? Are you kidding?"


    "Jesse!" Ronan said again without hesitation, "Will you be my girlfriend?"


    This time, Jessica Felton heard it clearly, and confirmed that Ronan was not joking, a little dazed for a while.


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 Chapter 1007： I do

    Just a moment, Jessica Felton woke up from the daze. Although the coping experience in this area was almost zero, she was an adult after all, with a clear mind and a lot of social experience.


    Is this suddenly? Thinking about it carefully, Jessica Felton didn''t think this was sudden.


    Recalling a little bit, it is not difficult for her to find that since last year, it seems that Ronan and her have become closer. Ronan has visited the Latin American studio several times in a row, and the two will call once in as little as three days. Over the past few months, even she has become accustomed to this close-knit approach.


    Think about the past and look at the present, Jessica Felton has the urge to scold herself for a fool.


    She never thought about it in this direction.


    Jessica Felton didn''t look at Ronan''s expectant eyes, turned and walked towards home, but she didn''t walk fast, just like the state of mind at the moment.


    Ronan slowly followed, and did not say anything, but left enough time and space for Jessica Felton.


    Jessica Felton walked in silence for a while, and suddenly asked, "Did you have this idea a long time ago?"


    "Yes." Ronan won''t deny: "Last year."


    Jessica Felton has brains and opinions. He quickly guessed, but did not say anything. Instead, he said: "Ronan, I have considered the development of editing technology, I have considered the future of film production, and I have also considered career development. , But I have never considered this aspect."


    Ronan pulled up Jessica Felton''s hand, benefiting from the natural advantage of mixed blood, these hands did not leave calluses or other traces due to long years of work, but the slender fingers were as smooth and smooth as top chocolate.


    Jessica Felton struggled a bit, did not break free, let it go and gave up the struggle.


    Ronan held Jessica Felton''s hand in a serious manner and said, "Jesse, it''s not too late to think about it. We are all adults, and we should think more about it."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "You sometimes think too much."


    Ronan said, "Since last year, I have only considered you."


    Jessica Felton was silent, what it was like in the circle. As a powerful producer, she knew very well that some things really cannot be looked at in the past, but in the present and future.


    For example, Charlize Theron, who has won the Oscar for Best Actress, many people in the circle know that she used certain rules in exchange for her role and future in the early years, but she is undoubtedly an infatuated good woman now, and even paid for love. a lot of.


    The road is not long, and the two came to the gate of Jessica Felton¡¯s cottage.


    "I really never thought about this." Jessica Felton is not a child, and said very seriously: "Ronan, I need to think about it."


    Ronan held Jessica Felton''s hand: "I have never been so serious as tonight."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "We have known each other for ten years. You know me, I know you, and I know you are telling the truth."


    She gently withdrew her hand, took out the key and turned to open the door, then turned back to look at Ronan: "The house hasn''t been cleaned for a long time, so I won''t invite you in and sit."


    Hearing this, Ronan suddenly remembered the scene when he first met Jessica Felton. It was not a wonderful memory.


    Fortunately, with his and Jessica Felton''s abilities, there is no need to clean the room personally in the future, otherwise it will be a super disaster that will destroy the world.


    Ronan glanced at the car parked on the side of the road, nodded slightly to Jessica Felton, and said, "Jessie, rest early."


    Jessica Felton stood by the door, smiled, and said, "Good night, Ronan."


    "You go back first." Ronan waved at Jessica Felton.


    Jessica Felton remembered something again, it seemed that every time Ronan sent herself home, the car left after the lights turned on.


    As she walked through the small yard toward the villa, she scolded herself as stupid as she was at home, her sensitivity to male and female interactions was simply a negative number.


    But Jessica Felton looks back and thinks that all her energy in the past has been on work and film technology, and she has always been working hard with technology and ability, even if she has not put her energy on her feelings.


    I didn''t even think about it, so I wouldn''t pay attention to this aspect.


    Opened the door of the villa and returned home. Jessica Felton looked at the noisy room and couldn''t help but patted his forehead. Ronan could not see this!


    Even though the car outside had left, she hurriedly cleaned up the room.


    Fortunately, after these years, many habits have changed, otherwise it would be really shameful to see people.


    Sitting on the sofa, Jessica Felton remembered the past, her face was a little hot, it seemed that she hadn''t noticed this before Ronan.


    I remember that when I first met, the sloppy room and the greasy self appeared in front of Ronan more than once.


    Jessica Felton sighed: I''m so dizzy!


    Woman, a woman must pay attention to her image!


    After cleaning, I took another shower. Jessica Felton was sitting in the bedroom, not feeling sleepy at all, his head was still messed up.


    Jessica Felton shook her head, picked up her mobile phone and dialed her friend Lindsay Bill. It happened that Lindsay Bill was preparing for a new film project in Los Angeles. The two quickly made an appointment for half an hour and then on Rodel Street. meet.


    After getting dressed, Jessica Felton went out and drove to the appointed coffee shop.


    She feels that she has no opinion on this aspect, maybe a friend can give some suggestions.


    More than twenty minutes later, Jessica Felton met Lindsay Bill in the coffee shop hurriedly.


    "It''s so late, is there something urgent for me?" Lindsay Bill ordered two cups of coffee.


    Jessica Felton said: "Very important things are directly related to my future life."


    Lindsay-Bill said casually: "Couldn''t you want to find a boyfriend?"


    "Almost." Jessica Felton responded.


    Click¡ª¡ª


    Lindsay-Bill¡¯s spoon for stirring coffee fell on the table and looked at the opposite side blankly: "Jesse, are you sure you are not kidding?"


    Jessica Felton said, "I am very serious."


    Lindsay Bill vigorously rubbed her face stiff from the accident, and said, "This is unscientific!"


    Jessica Felton didn''t know what to say, so she could only remain silent.


    "Really?" Lindsay Bill reacted: "Jesse, haven''t you ever considered emotional matters?"


    Jessica Felton spreads out: "I haven''t thought about it, but someone considered me, and he confessed to me tonight."


    "Don''t you just refuse?" Lindsay Bill gave the answer directly.


    "I..." Jessica Felton said, "I don''t know how to reply to him."


    Lindsay Bill has known Jessica Felton for more than a year, understood her character, and immediately realized: "Who is he."


    Jessica Felton said softly, "Ronan."


    Lindsay Bill lost her voice for a moment and was silent for a long time before she said, "He... Ronan is serious?"


    Jessica Felton said: "It should be. So, I''m a bit messy..."


    Lindsay-Bill helped her glasses down and asked, "You can tell me the details first."


    Jessica Felton has never been a twitchy person. She spoke openly about tonight''s affairs and the closer ties between her and Ronan in the past six months.


    Lindsay-Bill has also known Ronan for many years, and quickly has a judgment in his heart, Ronan is planning to take care of it.


    The question is, why should such a **** want a good woman like Jessica Felton to take over?


    But she had listened carefully to Jessica Felton''s words, and she had a vague guess. Such words must not be said. The opposite is a very assertive woman. In fact, she has made a choice since she did not immediately reject Ronan. , It¡¯s just that he has no experience in dealing with this aspect, and his thoughts are a bit confused.


    Lindsay Bill and Jessica Felton have also met for many years, and vaguely reminded: "Jesse, you have to understand one thing, Ronan faces too many temptations."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "Ronan promised me that he has always done what he said. We have known him for many years, and you also know this."


    Lindsay-Bill said: "He must cut off the messy relationships in the past."


    "Of course, this is a prerequisite." Jessica Felton said: "Actually, he started it six months ago."


    Hearing these stances completely crooked, Lindsay Bill¡¯s speculation has become a reality, and I can¡¯t help but complain: "Jesse, you have made a choice, so why bother to persuade you?"


    Jessica Felton frowned slightly After thinking about these words carefully.


    Lindsay-Bill said again: "Jesse, when it comes to feelings, others are not easy to say, you just need to follow your heart. If you like it, then love; if you don''t like it, then break up."


    This is the universal view of love in the old United States. Lindsay Bill and Jessica Felton both grew up in this environment and were affected to some extent.


    Jessica Felton smiled: "I see. Lindsay, thank you, I came out so late to listen to these troubles."


    Lindsay Bill smiled: "We are friends, we should help each other."


    She can see that Jessica Felton has made a choice.


    With Jessica Felton''s character, he would not delay this kind of thing. Under Lindsay Bill''s reminder, he quickly considered it clearly.


    Lindsay-Bill said: "Relax a little, don''t collapse so tight."


    "I''ll take care of this tonight." Jessica Felton said softly, "Otherwise I won''t sleep."


    The two whispered between their best friends again, and then they left.


    Jessica Felton drove back home, went to the bedroom to sit quietly for a while, thought of various words, and finally decided to use the simplest one.


    She took out her phone, edited a text message, and sent it to Ronan.


    There is only one sentence on the text message-I do!


    Then, the phone rang, and Jessica Felton got on the phone and heard a very familiar voice on the other side, with a smile on her face.


    This night, she slept very sweetly.

 Chapter 1008： Love and family

    In the past few days, Connie found that Ronan was in a very good mood and had a closer relationship with Jessica Felton, who had returned from Latin America. For example, as long as the two of them are in the Theory of Relativity Building, they must have lunch together at noon, and they will also have lunch together in the afternoon. Leave in a car.


    Connie quickly determined that Ronan and Jessica Felton had come together.


    And Ronan is serious.


    Ronan didn''t answer even the calls of Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson, and all asked her assistant to make excuses to turn them off.


    Connie is a smart person, no matter what choice the boss makes, she is wise to keep silent.


    Ronan is very attentive to Jessica Felton, but his work life cannot revolve around women.


    In early March, Princess Animation Studio completed the first animated film to join Relativity Entertainment, named "The Snow Queen".


    This animated short film only lasts less than 20 minutes. It took more than eight months to prepare for the production of the interview in Northern Europe in July last year. In the middle, because of the new princess¡¯s character and actions, several changes were made, which met Ronan¡¯s requirements.


    Animated short films with singing and dancing also retain many fine traditions of Disney animation.


    The eight-month production process of "The Snow Queen" also allowed the team headed by Chris Buck to truly understand the concept of the new princess movie.


    Real knowledge comes out of practice. Saying it a hundred times is not as good as doing it once.


    In the small meeting room of Princess Animation Studio, Ronan convened a meeting of several core leaders. The content of the meeting was mainly the first animation feature film of the animation studio.


    "Trained and mentored by Pixar Studios." Chris Buck is no longer what he was when he left Disney, and he became more confident: "Especially the production of the "Ice Queen" animated short film, we have benefited a lot. Preparations for the first animated feature film guided by the new concept can begin."


    Byrne Howard also said: "I think it''s time."


    Others, including Rich Moore, have their eyes on Ronan.


    Ronan was relatively cautious, but he also felt that the Princess Studios could begin preparations, thinking that these people were almost swept out by Disney, and said: "There is a situation, I will let you know, I have the exact news, and Disney Animation Studios is also right. I am very interested in adapting "The Snow Queen"."


    Those present here were all abandoned by Disney, and some of them swept out when Disney abolished the hand-drawn animations. Hearing that Disney was also targeting this project, their attitudes changed.


    This source is quite reliable, Ronan heard it from David Ellison.


    Chris Buck was not surprised. At this time, he said: "Disney does have plans for this." He said simply: "In fact, as early as the 1930s, Walt Disney considered adapting "The Snow Queen." However, "The Snow Queen" is not a traditional fairy tale that follows the rules. It is a little weird in terms of plot. The adaptation is quite difficult. Mr. Disney had to give up. During the Disney revival in 1990, the adaptation plan was put on the agenda again, but several times All attempts ended in failure. At the end of the 1990s, Disney simply cancelled this plan that was only on paper."


    These things, Chris Barker also said to Ronan before, in fact, Disney Animation Studios had too many literary works intended to be adapted, such as "The Snow Queen", which was included in the plan and cancelled, not to mention there are Hundreds and dozens.


    Everyone here knows enough about Disney, and it is not surprising.


    Chris Buck added: "As far as I know, Disney Animation Studios has a plan to restart "The Snow Queen", which can be determined as soon as the next year, and it is very likely that Megan Morari will be responsible."


    Rich Moore answered: "We are already ahead."


    Ronan raised his hand to stop others from speaking and said: "No matter what Walt Disney and Disney Animation Studios do, we are doing ourselves well. This project must advance steadily."


    He looked at Chris Buck: "The script was given to you last year. Let me talk about my views and plans."


    Everyone, including Chris Buck, knows very well that this seemingly simple question is actually an assessment. If it fails, Princess Animation Studio¡¯s first animated feature film project must be suppressed.


    Chris Barker and others discussed several times, and according to the theme and concept of the animated short film, a project plan has been formulated.


    ¡°Last year¡¯s trip to Northern Europe gave us a lot of gains.¡± Byrne Howard said first: ¡°Members of our production team went to Quebec to visit well-known ice and snow hotels in Quebec to explore how light creates a different kind on ice and snow. Beautiful scenery, so as to design the ice queen¡¯s castle."


    He thought for a while, and then said: "We want to build a world that makes people feel welcoming. It has a charming and lively background, not limited by time, and can be easily recognized even after a few generations. Norway provides a We have never explored the cultural background, so we thought, "It must be great to combine its dramatic environment, architecture and dress aesthetics?" It is like a world out of a classic movie, but it is a brand new one. world."


    Ronan nodded slowly and reminded: "Don''t forget, this is a Hollywood movie."


    Hollywood has never recognized that nation is the world¡¯s perspective. Chris Barker has a clear understanding of this, saying: ¡°The Nordic background is only the basis of our creation. We don¡¯t have to construct a real world, we just have to Build a believable world'', so our story background is not a complete copy of Norway-we just want to twist and modify it a little bit to turn it into our own environment-it will make the audience feel familiar and at the same time Our character is in the most reasonable background."


    Ronan said: "The project''s production budget is as high as 150 million US dollars, which determines that the film must be popular and international."


    Subsequently, the two sides further began to discuss the role of the script.


    It is somewhat different from the previous movies. In that "Frozen", strictly speaking, the heroine is Anna, and the most popular Aisha is the supporting actress.


    In the second part, because Aisha was so popular, she became an absolute heroine, and Anna obviously stepped aside.


    According to Ronan¡¯s requirements, the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment completed the script. Anna and Aisha are typical dual heroines, and Aisha will be more prominent for commercial benefits.


    Ronan directly requested that when making two sets of dresses for Anna and Aishaduo, they must be beautiful enough to capture the hearts of the girls.


    In the past two "Frozen", in order to sell clothes, Disney is absolutely frantic in Aisha''s clothes design!


    Especially the second part is simply Aisha''s dressup show.


    Facts have also proved that Disney has received extremely generous returns.


    A movie, just selling the clothes of a certain character, has billions of dollars in income, which can be called a super weird movie.


    Where Aisha is the Snow Queen, she is clearly a clothes seller.


    In terms of music, Ronan has repeatedly emphasized that this is another key to the success of "Frozen".


    "There is only one theme in this film, love and family!" Chris Barker focused on Aisha: "The Ice Queen is just a symbolic character in the original story, but in this film she needs to help herself Make a sound, so that the audience today can feel the same."


    The people at Princess Animation Studio no longer speak, but Chris Barker said: "She represents a lot of girls who grew up with us. We can regard her as a heroine nowadays-strong and brave, but There are also shortcomings. She is by no means perfect, but we love her like this. She has grown up all the way to become the person she wants to be: full of energy, but also has her own unique sense of humor."


    "As for the plot of the movie." Chris Buckle pondered, and said: "It''s fun and interesting, and it touches the heart, and it can have many unexpected turns."


    Ronan nodded in approval, and said: "I hope this movie is both time-sensitive and timeless."


    Knowing that Ronan has high hopes for Princess Animation Studio, Chris Buck said: "Ronan, we will not disappoint you and Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I believe this." He quickly made a decision: "This project, I named "Frozen", and it was officially established in Princess Animation Studio today.


    Including Chris Barker, the executives of Princess Animation Studio were all relieved.


    Since joining Relativity Entertainment, they have all felt the pressure of competition. The original Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has continued to achieve success, while the Pixar Studio that joined at the same time still maintains its brilliance. Only Princess Animation Studio is silent. It needs to be proved by performance. One''s own presence and importance.


    This is a commercial group company, and it is useless to say anything if it can''t produce outstanding performance.


    Princess Animation Studio can only prove itself with animated feature films.


    The meeting lasted for half of the afternoon and basically resolved a series of issues related to the establishment of "Frozen". According to the relevant plan, "Frozen" has a production budget of up to 150 million US dollars and is expected to be released in the winter of 2009.


    Afterwards, Ronan went to the screenwriting department of Shahai Entertainment and asked the screenwriting department to complete two new animation project scripts to register the copyright as soon as possible.


    Of these two scripts, one of them is a typical princess type, but the background of the story is placed in the ocean and islands.


    The other is about animal utopias.


    As for the "Six Heroes" that I was going to hand over to Princess Animation Studio, it was originally a work of Marvel comics, and the copyright is completely in the hands of Marvel Entertainment, so there is no need to worry.


    Before the preparatory work of "Frozen" is on track, Princess Animation Studio will not start the second animated feature film project for the time being.


    "Six Heroes" will not be on the agenda until next year at the earliest.


    Animated films and drama series will be the focus of Relativity Entertainment''s revenue in the future. The income that the surroundings can bring is incomparable to most live-action movies. Relativity Entertainment also has many animated feature films released this year.


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 Chapter 1009： Police theme

    The establishment of Princess Studio is still short. Even if "Frozen" is formally established, there will be no animated feature films coming out in a short time, but Pixar Studios and Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios have completed animation feature films.


    According to the plan of Embassy Pictures, Pixar Studios will have two animated feature films released this year, namely "Ratuitou" and "Cars".


    Among them, the latter is the focus. The Embassy Pictures has done a lot of preparation work, and the budget for the publicity and distribution alone is as high as 120 million US dollars.


    "Cars" is also one of the key profitable projects of Relativity Entertainment in the future, and its investment priority is even much higher than that of "Ratuitou" and "Robot Walli" which is in production.


    At Ronan''s request, the budget of "Robot Wall" has been compressed as much as possible.


    Embassy Pictures has also done a lot of targeted work and believes that the peripheral development of this animated feature film is not optimistic.


    At least three levels worse than "Autobots."


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is advancing steadily. Last year, the "Little Yellow Man" market exploded. "Despicable Me 2" has not yet been completed. This year, "Kung Fu Panda" was introduced to the market.


    Although many oriental elements such as pandas are used, no matter from which aspect, this is a Hollywood-style animation film dressed in oriental clothes.


    Completely different from the style of Pixar Studios, "Kung Fu Panda" is a simple and relaxing animated feature film.


    In addition, when the production of "Kung Fu Panda" was completed, China Film Group took the initiative to request the introduction and passed the review without cutting it.


    This is quite rare for today''s Hollywood movies.


    Then there is "Little Pig Peppa". Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio is still launching it at a rate of one season per year. The play of the drama itself does not generate much revenue, but the total annual revenue of peripheral channels in recent years has been more than 500 million US dollars. And with an annual growth rate of more than 15%, it rose rapidly.


    Shahai Entertainment is also planning to produce other animated series to collect materials from all over the world.


    After leaving Shahai Entertainment, Ronan did not return to the office. He left the Theory of Relativity Building and came to the Pacific Investment Foundation not far away. He received the Swedish Yinruida Investment Group who came to investigate. After a brief meeting, he also hosted a special banquet. This group of people.


    The Swedish Yinruida Investment Group intends to cooperate with the Pacific Investment Foundation, and the initial investment may be more than US$500 million.


    The main reason for attracting this large investment group from Northern Europe is that Netflix is ??preparing to raise its shares this year. With the advantage of Relativity Entertainment, Pacific Investment Foundation has obtained the opportunity to invest in Netflix. Netflix has been The rapidly rising market value has attracted investors from all over the world.


    But Netflix''s investment entry barriers are extremely high.


    Financing and expanding shares will inevitably dilute the shares of Relativity Entertainment, but it still holds absolute controlling rights, and the entry of the Pacific Investment Fund will also help Relativity Entertainment continue to control the situation.


    Frankly speaking, Netflix¡¯s online financing and expansion was also because it burned too much money. Last year, Netflix spent nearly one billion U.S. dollars on the order of solo dramas.


    There are also various promotions to attract customers.


    Netflix''s stock price has indeed risen all the way, but it is also true that it burns money crazily.


    If Netflix depends solely on the support of Relativity Entertainment, it will not say that it will bring down the Relativity Entertainment, but it will definitely slow down the development speed of Relativity Entertainment.


    Nowadays, many shareholders have jointly supported Netflix''s high stock price and can create a superstar company with a total market value of 100 billion US dollars.


    Relativity Entertainment has made a lot of profits in the development of Netflix by virtue of its strong production and promotion capabilities. All customized dramas on Netflix come from Shahai Entertainment.


    The Swedish Yinruida Investment Group and Pacific Investment Fund all intend to cooperate, and the atmosphere of the dinner is also harmonious, and the two parties have reached a preliminary cooperation intention.


    Scott Swift will discuss the details with the other party.


    After the dinner, when he left the hotel, Ronan saw Taylor Swift who was driving to pick Scott.


    "Good evening, Uncle Anderson."


    After getting off the car, Taylor Swift greeted Ronan very politely, and pointed to his Mercedes-Benz: "Should I give you a ride?"


    Luo Nanwan refused: "No, pick up my car and come over immediately."


    Taylor Swift didn''t say much, and waved his hand: "Goodbye, Uncle Anderson."


    Scott also waved his hand, and got into the car after Taylor.


    Taylor Swift drove away skillfully, and the black Rolls-Royce Phantom drove over and stopped in front of Ronan.


    Ronan got in the car, looked at the time, and dialed the phone number on the top: "Where is it now?"


    Jessica Felton''s voice came from the receiver: "The company is working overtime."


    Ronan asked, "Are you getting off work soon? I will pick you up."


    There was a faint sound of typing on the keyboard coming from the earpiece, followed by Jessica Felton''s voice: "I will leave after reading this manuscript. Where are you?"


    Ronan said, "Just out of the hotel."


    "Well, I should be faster than you." Jessica Felton said: "I''m waiting for you at the door of the company. Okay, let''s talk about it when we meet.


    Ronan answered, hung up, and said to David, "Go to the company."


    Ten minutes later, Ronan returned to the door of the Theory of Relativity Building and received Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton got into the car with a large document bag.


    Vinci on the co-pilot raised the baffle very consciously.


    Ronan took the document bag and placed it on the handrail in the middle of the back row. He grabbed Jessica Felton''s hand, kissed it lightly, and asked, "It''s so late?"


    Jessica Felton was originally a Latino, with a little enthusiasm in her nature. Her past energy was not focused on this aspect, and she has gradually released it during the recent period.


    Regardless of Ronan¡¯s faint taste of alcohol, she leaned in and kissed Ronan hard, and said, ¡°I have a few friends, and I have handed over a few scripts to me. During the day, I am busy with the post-production of "Fast and Passion 4" I can only make time to watch at night."


    "Have you met a good one?" Ronan asked.


    Jessica Felton took the file bag, opened it and handed a copy of the script to Ronan: "Remember what I told you? Lindsay and I once participated in a feminist organization, and this is one of them. A senior member handed it over to me. She thinks this script can reflect the spirit of feminism to a certain extent."


    The two sitting together are not talking about love, but discussing work. This kind of getting along is very natural for Ronan and Jessica Felton. They have gotten along like this for the past ten years.


    In fact, apart from a further relationship, the two have not changed much in their daily relationship.


    Ronan opened the script and quickly scanned the first ten pages.


    Jessica Felton added: "The writer of the script is a young female screenwriter named Katie Debord. This is the first time she has completed a script independently. It has been written for about two years, and she has not found Buyers."


    This is the most common situation in Hollywood. The first work of a newcomer screenwriter can be sold very few.


    Ronan flipped through it quickly and quickly determined a few points: "Police and criminals tend to be comedy, anti-drug genres, and the villain is Russian.


    "The protagonists are the two policewomen." Jessica Felton has carefully read the script: "The type of police and criminals with a certain comic color, whether it is the theme of the plot or the role setting, is very consistent with Hollywood. Success mode."


    She thought for a while, and then said: "I talked to Katie Debod on the phone. According to her, she was the creative idea that came up after watching Michael Mann''s "The Wire of Fire."


    Ronan thought of "The Wire of Fire" and said: "This film not only mimicked the robbers to rob banks as teaching materials, but also inspired a large number of people in the film industry."


    Jessica Felton laughed: "Katie Debod is different. She can''t stand the dull atmosphere and slow pace of "Pirates of Fire". The two old men are serious and bored. They absolutely write a style completely. The opposite script for the police and criminals came out, so this script was created."


    Ronan nodded: "The two policewomen partners, the fat policewoman full of swear words and the serious partner create a contrasting comedy atmosphere. They fly at the same fast pace, and just look at the script and have a completely different style from "The Wire"."


    Frankly speaking, apart from the realistic classical gunfight, the long literary drama of "The Wire of Fire" can make people fall asleep dull.


    This script is much streamlined compared to the complicated content of "The FireWire". It is two policewomen with opposite styles who go to hunt down the big Russian drug lord together.


    Jessica Felton said, "What do you think?"


    This is Ronan''s scope of authority. After a little thought, he returned the script to Jessica Felton, saying: "The script can be bought. This theme is in line with the current social development situation and there should be a certain market. However, Jessie, we must control the cost, and the production budget should be within 30 million US dollars as far as possible."


    Jessica Felton collected the script and said, "I understand."


    The Rolls-Royce Phantom stopped slowly, Jessica Felton got out of the car first, and Ronan followed.


    Ronan glanced at Jessica Felton''s cottage and said, "Would you like me to go in and sit?"


    Jessica Felton held the file bag, tilted her head to look at Ronan, and finally nodded slowly: "Come on."


    She opened the door and walked forward first, and Ronan followed.


    Entering the small villa, Jessica Felton started with bright lights illuminating the villa¡¯s living room. Ronan was a little surprised. The living room was neat and orderly, which was totally different from the impression of Jessica Felton¡¯s house.


    "What''s wrong?" Jessica Felton asked Ronan smiled and said, "Remember when we first met..."


    "Stop!" After all, the relationship between the two is different. Jessica Felton has the urge to cover her face: "Ronan, stop mentioning those things, okay?"


    Ronan followed her words and said: "I want to say that when I first met, I felt that you were different and left an indelible impression on me."


    Jessica Felton believes in him to have a ghost, but everyone likes to hear such words: "Really?"


    "Of course." Ronan walked to her: "If you don''t believe me, you can touch your chest and swear."


    Jessica Felton suddenly widened her eyes: "Hey, what are you doing by touching my chest..."


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 Chapter 1010： revival

    Early the next morning, when the sky had just turned white, Ronan woke up from his sleep because of poor breathing. It turned out that it was Jessica Felton''s mountain, pressing on his chest.


    The heavy burden he had never felt before made it difficult for him to breathe.


    Ronan moved and Jessica Felton woke up.


    She moved her body a little, and at the same time looked at Ronan generously, and squeezed his arm hard: "You look very thin, but I didn''t expect that the muscles are very strong."


    Ronan hugged her tightly: "I have fitness."


    Jessica Felton grew up in the United States. She is a Latino and a mature adult. Even if the two sides meet sincerely and have the closest relationship, they will not twitch and hold Ronan tightly backhand. Said: "Will you be in trouble if you don''t return all night?"


    "What trouble." Ronan stretched out his hand and gently pinched her tall nose: "Don''t think too much, I will definitely do what I said."


    Both of them are smart people. Needless to say, Jessica Felton found a comfortable position and leaned back on Ronan: "I believe you, just as before."


    Ronan''s eyes circled on Jessica Felton. Why is the chest so big, the back is not thick at all, and the back line is so beautiful?


    "What time is it?" Jessica Felton mumbled.


    "It''s not too late." Ronan stroked gently: "Let''s sleep a little longer."


    Jessica Felton said: "Don''t sleep, let me take a while, I will get up and buy you breakfast."


    Ronan was surprised: "Buy?"


    At this time, isn¡¯t it romantic enough to cook breakfast?


    Jessica Felton said naturally: "I can''t cook."


    Ronan thought of the two-foot-high lunch boxes that had been stacked, and felt that it made sense.


    "Forget it, let me send someone over." Ronan reminded: "Are you easy to walk?"


    Jessica Felton moved and said, "It''s okay, it won''t affect normal life." She turned to the side to look for clothes: "Will you go directly to the company?"


    Ronan pointed to the horrible men''s clothes on the ground, and said, "I''ll go home first. Jessie, I didn''t expect you to be so crazy. My clothes were torn by you."


    Jessica Felton puts on her pajamas and prepares to go to the bathroom: "Since I look for you, why should I be suppressed?"


    After the two had finished washing, the bodyguard who stayed outside the gate last night delivered breakfast to the door of the villa.


    When eating breakfast, Ronan thought of something and suggested: "Jesse, move to my place."


    Jessica Felton thought about it very seriously: "It''s better to wait a while, wait for me to finish "Fast and Furious 4", now I am not suitable to be too distracted."


    Ronan didn''t force it: "Okay, let''s talk again when that happens."


    After breakfast, Jessica Felton wanted to drive to the Theory of Relativity Building by herself. Ronan was not at ease, after all, last night was unusual, and David specifically asked David to drive her there.


    After sending Jessica Felton away, Ronan got into another bodyguard''s car and returned to the Future World Manor.


    Back home, the housekeeper Nikia saw Ronan''s crumpled clothes with cracks, and asked concerned: "This is?"


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s okay."


    This is not to say how powerful Jessica Felton is. Although she unexpectedly revealed the passionate side of the Latin girl last night, the workmanship of the clothes cannot be separated.


    Similar to these high-definition clothing, a considerable part of the design has not considered the problem of secondary wear.


    Today, I have to meet with people from the Swedish Yinruida Investment Group. Ronan still changed his formal clothes. After returning to the downstairs, he called Nikia over.


    Ronan stood in front of the front hall window and said, "Is the manor okay?"


    Nikia is a competent butler, and immediately replied: "Everything in the manor is normal and all aspects are running smoothly."


    "Tell you in advance." Ronan said calmly: "There will be a mistress here soon, so you can make some preparations so that the people below will also be mentally prepared."


    Although a little surprised, Nikia is a housekeeper with good psychological quality, maintaining a calm look and saying, "Okay, I will prepare in advance."


    hostess? Nikia inevitably made some thoughts, and then eliminated Jaina Chuan, Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway as quickly as possible.


    There is no possibility for these people.


    Ronan said again, "You know her, Jesse."


    Nikia asked, "Miss Jessica Felton?"


    Seeing Ronan nodded slightly, Nikia relaxed. She and Jessica Felton were relatively familiar with each other, and they generally understood each other''s personality. This was not the kind of difficult person to get along with.


    Ronan glanced at his watch: "Let''s do it, Nikia, you contact the hand, tidy up the manor in these two months."


    "Okay." Nikia said, "I will finish it as soon as possible."


    She could feel Ronan''s importance to Jessica Felton.


    Ronan did not go to the Theory of Relativity Building, but rushed directly to the Pacific Investment Foundation. As the investment involved the financing of the Netflix network, there were some things Scott-Swift could not prepare for. He needed to participate in the first time between the two parties. Formal negotiations.


    He and Alfred Ferguson, the executive president of the Swedish Yinruida Investment Group, quickly reached an agreement on major aspects.


    The remaining specific matters will be taken over by Scott Swift.


    At noon, the Swedish Yinruida Investment Group returned to Ronan and the Pacific Investment Fund, because Alfred Ferguson¡¯s daughter Rebecca Ferguson was also participating in the banquet, and Scott temporarily took his daughter Taylor Swift to Called over.


    This can also be regarded as equal entertainment.


    Taylor Swift is not very young, but has been in the complicated Hollywood circle for many years. It is not a problem to deal with a Nordic woman in her twenties.


    At the end of the luncheon, Ronan was about to return to the Theory of Relativity Building. Taylor Swift hurried over and said, "Uncle Anderson, can you take a ride?"


    Ronan asked: "Are you going to Shahai Entertainment?"


    Taylor Swift nodded characteristically: "I''m going to Shahai Entertainment to discuss the dubbing of the new season of "Little Pig Peppa". Someone sent me over before the lunch, and now I have no car."


    Ronan beckoned: "Let''s go together."


    Taylor Swift hurriedly got in the car and sat down and muttered: "That unreliable bastard, I''ll break up with him when I get back."


    Ronan pretended not to hear these words, and asked, "Shahai Animation Studio, do you plan to continue to let you voice Peppa?"


    "Yeah, they said that the audience is used to my voice." Taylor Swift knew that Ronan had already asked about the specifics of this animation project, and said simply: "Chris Leonard said that my voice does not change. Great, it¡¯s not a problem to dub Page for a few more years."


    Speaking of dubbing, Ronan remembered one thing: "Taylor, Princess Animation Studio has a princess-type musical adventure animation feature film project. The heroine will have a large number of singing and dubbing. If you are interested, you can ask the agent Someone went to talk to the Princess Animation Studio."


    Taylor Swift asked curiously: "Is the heroine a princess?"


    Ronan told the truth: "I started as a princess and soon became a queen."


    "Sounds great, I am interested now." Taylor Swift said quickly: "I will go to the Princess Animation Studio when I have time in the afternoon. I have an advantage! I can write songs!"


    Ronan said to Vinci in the co-pilot, "You contact Connie and ask her to say hello to the Princess Animation Studio."


    For now, Taylor Swift is arguably the best person to voice Aisha.


    In terms of dubbing, Taylor Swift has served as a voice actor for Peppa Pig for many years, and he is still in the musical sitcom "Hannah Montana", so it can be said that he has rich experience.


    Moreover, she has an advantage that most voice actors do not have. The level of music creation and singing is professional.


    At present, Taylor Swift has a very good appeal among young people, and it will also stimulate the propaganda effect of the film.


    Moreover, "Frozen" will have to be released in two and a half years at the earliest, when Taylor Swift''s influence will be even greater.


    Taylor Swift became interested in this princess animation feature film, and curiously asked Ronan many questions.


    Ronan also answered what he could say.


    "How was your first album sales?" Ronan asked.


    Taylor Swift said with a little pride: "The Recording Industry Association has certified seven platinum! It may be a diamond in the future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "You are very popular."


    In the East, generally tens of thousands of records are considered platinum, for example, in Hong Kong, 50,000 records are considered platinum.


    But the North American market is huge. The standard of platinum records is 1 million/one platinum, and 10 million is one diamond.


    In other words, Taylor Swift''s first album has sold more than 7 million copies.


    Ronan was vaguely impressed. The former Taylor Swift was also very popular on his first album, and soon became the country''s queen among fans and the media.


    This girl, it can be said that the future is unlimited, as long as the action is not the main action, it is not impossible even to win the pop queen.


    In fact, there have been many talented singers in North America in the past, but in the end they were basically killed by themselves.


    As far as Taylor Swift is concerned, apart from changing her boyfriend faster, it seems that there is no big problem in other aspects.


    When the car approached the Building of Relativity Taylor Swift said suddenly: "By the way, the company requires us to attend the premiere of "Hairspray" next week and give it to the Adele station."


    Ronan said, "You belong to the same company, and that is what it should be."


    Even if Taylor Swift had a hundred unwillingness in his heart, he did not dare to say anything more in front of Ronan. In fact, the other three singers of the big machine company were not very willing.


    The tearing and competition between singers often exceeds that of actors.


    Returning to the Theory of Relativity Building, Connie has already notified the Princess Animation Studio. Ronan specifically looked at the schedule for next week. Embassy Pictures will indeed hold the premiere of "Hairspray" next week.


    In recent years, the market prospects for outstanding musical films have always been good, and there has been a not-so-long period of renaissance in musical films in North America.


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 Chapter 1011： Movies are not a good medicine

    Since it is relatively successful as a stage play, "Hairspray" does not lack an audience base, and the Embassy Pictures has also done a lot of work in its promotion.


    For example, play the John Waters card as much as possible.


    As a recognized "trash pope" in the North American film circle, John Wurster is somewhat well-known among fans, especially "Pink Firebird", which is a typical example of fans who are more banned and more curious.


    A musical directed by "Pink Firebird"? This gimmick still attracted the attention of many passersby.


    Those who don¡¯t understand the "Hairspray" musical will be very curious. The style of "Pink Firebird" and "Hairspray" is totally different.


    Ronan agreed to start the project for "Hairspray". First, the stage play itself has considerable influence. Second, the musical is in a short period of revival, and the investment of 20 million US dollars is not high.


    But if you really want to talk about how optimistic about this film, Ronan doesn''t remember any information about "Hairspray."


    During the internal screening of "Hairspray", Ronan was unexpectedly exciting, and he directly scored nine points.


    These nine points are of course measured from the perspective of the commercial market, and basically have nothing to do with the artistic considerations of the film itself.


    The theme of the film is in line with the black affirmative movement that has become more and more popular today. The beautiful singing and dancing scenes and the singing and dancing will not make the film heavy, but will make the audience fully appreciate the joy.


    Once blacks were slaves in the United States, racial problems still exist today, but they are no longer what they used to be.


    In the 1960s, the anti-apartheid movement was vigorous and vigorous. In that era of rebellion, countless movements were staged and have an impact today.


    The heroine¡¯s setting is also unique. Fat is considered ugly. Women''s topics are always inseparable from weight loss, even though most women are healthy and well-proportioned.


    There is another point that cannot be ignored. The acting skills of the heroine Adele may be mediocre, but the film has a high proportion of singing and dancing, which is just conducive to Adele''s professional singer level.


    The plot or something, in fact, it has done a certain amount of water down before singing and dancing. To be precise, "Hairspray" is a large-scale MTV with 20 songs connected in series, and a singing and dancing performance by a group of leading actors including Adele , Played a very high level.


    Adele''s several performances are the best in the audience, adding a lot to the film.


    Singing and dancing is a big meal, and the other scenes used as accessories are also very good.


    Flower shirt, Elvis head, sequined evening dress, brainless princess dress, the United States in the 1960s, the so-called inexhaustible treasure of fashionists.


    As a song and dance film, it is necessary to attach importance to viewing first, so "Hairspray" is extremely clever to downplay the authenticity of the plot, and the authenticity of some sensitive topics, such as "obesity" and "race" is alleviated.


    Originally, this kind of commercial song and dance film is so lively, and the audience is sour, why bother.


    The final film can be said to exceed the expectations of many people in Relativity Entertainment, including Ronan, and they also believe that this film can achieve good results in the North American film market in March.


    Although he did not participate in the premiere of "Hair Spray", Ronan has been paying attention to the market dynamics of this film.


    The story of "Hairspray" is by no means novel. Through the perspective of a fat white girl dreaming of a star, he can look at the desegregation movement and integrate it into a relaxed and happy environment.


    Moreover, the film is always expounding a point of view on "beauty". The fat girl played by Adele, a character who seems to be doomed to fail, won the TV draft victory in the end, and helped black girls gain a historical Only white can reach the top of the championship.


    This ending is also in line with the needs of the general trend of society.


    "Hairspray" is not a **** comedy, there is almost no special funny content in the film, but the film is like a machine that always makes a smile, which will make the audience''s mouth crack from beginning to end.


    Even if someone is not interested in the story of the film, the songs and dances of the film can be enjoyed repeatedly.


    Naturally, "Hairspray" has achieved success beyond expectations.


    On the first day of its release in North America, the film received $14.33 million in 3780 theaters, which surprised many people.


    The best thing about "Hairspray" is that while taking equal rights as the theme, it uses singing and dancing to lighten the weight and make people feel more joyful.


    Movies are not a good medicine, they can''t help people get things done.


    However, movies can be used as a kind of spiritual support, sometimes as a kind of spiritual food, to fill the audience''s empty spiritual world.


    A good movie does not necessarily make people feel comfortable, but a movie that is popular with the public can make people happy physically and mentally. "Hairspray" is undoubtedly the latter.


    In the first three days of the first weekend in North America, "Hairspray" earned US$34.69 million in 3780 theaters, beating the "Sniper Life and Death Line" that was drawn at the same weekend and won the weekly champion of the North American box office chart.


    The latter was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Despite Mark Wahlberg''s eagerness to join, it still came to the end of most sniper films in recent years, with only 14.25 million US dollars in the opening weekend in North America.


    Compared with the $65 million investment in the production of the film, Paramount Pictures has a long way to go to recover the cost.


    In recent years, movies such as snipers and air combat are similar to war epics. Most of them have ended in failure, and few have succeeded.


    The overall market response of the war films that were once popular in the 1990s is not even comparable to that of the short-lived musicals.


    On the first weekend of its release in North America, the box office revenue of "Hairspray" has exceeded the production cost, which also brought not a big surprise to Relativity Entertainment.


    The box office sales of the film gave John Waters confidence in some ways. He took a friend who had met in Europe with a common hobby and found it in the office of Ronan, the Theory of Relativity Building.


    In the reception room on the top floor of the building, John Waters gave an introduction to both parties: "Tom, this is Mr. Ronan Anderson, the owner of Relativity Entertainment Group. Mr. Anderson, this is Tom Hicks, one from the Netherlands Director, screenwriter and producer of


    This person''s name is very unfamiliar. Ronan looked at him while shaking hands with him.


    Tom Hicks is wearing a beige casual suit and a cowboy hat of the same color. He looks about thirty years old.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." Tom Hicks was very polite: "It''s an honor to know you."


    Ronan smiled politely and nodded, greeted the two of them to sit down and asked: "Is Director Hicks just coming to North America, or has he been working hard in Hollywood."


    Tom Hicks hurriedly replied: "I just came here at the beginning of this year." He glanced at John Waters and said: "I met John in Europe two years ago. The common interests and hobbies have made us good friends. John has always wanted me to come to Hollywood, and I finally made up my mind to come this year."


    John Waters added: "Hollywood is highly competitive, but there are plenty of opportunities."


    Ronan doesn''t know much about European directors, but he knows a lot. As long as they are not those paranoid art directors, many people still hope to come to Hollywood to develop.


    Apart from anything else, it may take years to raise funds for a film in Europe.


    There are even examples of well-known directors in Europe who spent twenty years together to raise funds from father to son in order to make art films.


    This kind of director spirit is worthy of respect, but the film produced lacks an audience.


    John Waters said at this time: "Mr. Anderson, Tom came to Hollywood from Holland this time and brought a script he wrote."


    Tom Hicks opened the briefcase and took out the bag of papers in it: "I personally hope that I can have the opportunity to make the script into a movie."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Can I read the script first."


    John Waters winked at Tom Hicks, who opened the file bag, took out the bound script script, and handed it to Ronan''s side.


    Ronan is also welcome and took it for a quick glance.


    This stack of manuscripts is not only a script copy, but also a few conceptual sketches on the top. The sketches are simple sketches that are not particularly clear, but the outline of a human body lying on the ground can also be seen.


    Tom Hicks said in due course: "This is a horror-type subject."


    Ronan frowned slightly when he looked at the drawing. The three figures on the drawing were lying on the ground and tightly connected together. The face of the person behind seemed to be attached to the **** of the person in front.


    He took the drawing aside and looked at the script behind it. The plot began with a typical second-year journey of an American brain-disabled youth. Two American girls drove across Europe to travel, and then met a crazy surgeon.


    The retired surgeon is best at performing segmentation operations on conjoined twins, but this time, he has to try completely the opposite for three "patients" including two girls, which is through a terrible The surgery ¡°connected¡± them together.


    He plans to pass through the circulation and digestive system inside their body cavities, and then stitch their bodies one after another, so as to realize his crazy and pathological so-called "dream of a lifetime"-human centipede!


    Ronan once watched the first part of this series because the film is famous in some respects. He also knows that he has filmed the trilogy, but he never watched the latter two.


    With the usual style and style of Western horror films the sequel is definitely more absurd and disgusting than the first.


    There are only three human centipedes in the first part, so why should there be a dozen or twenty people in the next two parts?


    Ronan looked up at Tom Hicks, then at John Waters.


    The latter shot and produced "Pink Firebird". Although the latter does not know him, it is estimated that he is the author of "Human Centipede".


    It can only be said that even if they are separated by an Atlantic Ocean, the two have many topics in common.


    "Human centipede?" Ronan said softly.


    Tom Hicks then said: "Actually, I plan to name this project "Human Centipede."


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 Chapter 1012： Feminist Films

    According to the impression I have seen before, it is not enough to say how horrible "Human Centipede" is. It is more disgusting. Those terrifying images that are terrifying to the horror in the eyes of Western audiences fall in the eyes of Eastern audiences. A feeling of nausea may also cause various concurrent nausea and nausea


    Tom Hicks had contact with Ronan for the first time, so he couldn''t directly ask, his eyes turned to John Worst for help.


    John Worst asked immediately: "Mr. Anderson, this script?"


    Ronan put down the script and said, "Director Hicks, the theme you chose is really bold."


    Tom Hicks smiled and said, "I think everyone feels disgusting when they hear the story of "Human Centipede" for the first time, but they cannot help their curiosity. I want to find out."


    He knew that the opportunity for newcomers is rare. If he missed this time, it may become more difficult to invest again. He gritted his teeth and said: "From the time I wrote the script, I thought that this interesting chain reaction could create a special The effect-the more horrible and abnormal, the more likely it is to cause people''s morbid psychology of private prying."


    As a potential investor, Ronan also raised his own doubts: "Your script establishes a prerequisite for an unpleasant story, and then uses a real and uncomfortable picture to make the most intuitive description. The imaginable visual stimulus is unbearable for anyone with a weaker heart, and it can be regarded as the biggest threat to the market prospects of a horror movie.


    This remark made Tom Hicks'' heart chuckle for a moment, and he pondered for a moment, then said: "Mr. Anderson, I wonder if you have noticed a phenomenon in Hollywood horror movies."


    Ronan looked at him: "Please speak straight."


    Tom Hicks let out a sigh of relief, pressed down the beige cowboy hat, and said: "After dismemberment has become a commonplace in horror movies, we have to challenge a whole new level...related to the human centipede The visual horror setting is not simply to create a certain nerve-stimulating impact, but also to continuously extend people¡¯s bottom line. When the audience has some uncomfortable reactions while watching the film, I can¡¯t help but wonder if my friends around me have similar feelings? In my opinion, this is an ingenious cycle with great psychological implications."


    Ronan also knows this. Generally speaking, traditional American **** horror films are declining as a whole. Even if a new **** horror film comes out, it will go through a brand new package like "Chain Saw".


    Most typically, several new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" were filmed in the same way. As a result, the market response was worse than one.


    The words of Tom Hicks continue: "As a filmmaker, especially in terms of a horror film, I think the most interesting thing is that the things you make can really scare others. I think I have seen it. The best audience feedback I can imagine. I have always known that this basic story concept is bound to arouse people¡¯s backlash, but the audience¡¯s response is definitely different, and I think it can also cause great repercussions."


    "Director Hicks, your idea is very special." Ronan already had a plan in his mind: "Such an idea is hard for ordinary people to think of."


    Tom Hicks pulled down the beige cowboy hat again, and said: "Actually, this idea came from a joke with my friends. I was watching TV with a few good friends at the time. I remember we saw a molestation of a child. The criminals¡¯ news, so I joked to them, ¡°This kind of person¡¯s mouth should be sewn to the **** of a fat truck driver as a punishment for their crime.¡±


    He smiled embarrassedly: "Undoubtedly, this is a very disgusting joke, because my friends all say that such an idea is too evil, but I suddenly thought about For a horror movie, this disgusting joke is such a perfect concept and material, so I started to use this as a starting point to develop a complete story."


    Ronan nodded slowly and said, "Director Hicks, Relativity Entertainment can take over your project."


    Hearing this, Tom Hicks couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief, with an unconscious smile on his face. After all, it was a rare first time for a director like him who had no successful resume in the past.


    "There are two prerequisites." Tom Hicks'' resume is not convincing, Ronan must be responsible for the investment: "First, you need to take a short trial clip; second, given the limitations of the subject matter, you The project¡¯s production budget will not exceed $300,000."


    This made Tom Hicks a little embarrassed, but his family knew about his own affairs, and he was not the kind of brain that thinks that his talents would be enough to make people admire him. After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and agreed: "No problem, I can accept it."


    On the whole, Ronan is still quite cautious. "Human Centipede" must be a niche subject. High investment means huge risks and may not even recover the cost.


    Low-input B-level film is a must.


    Ronan returned the script to Tom Hicks and said: "You can go to Shahai Entertainment to talk about specific cooperation at any time."


    Tom Hicks collected the script: "Can I go now?"


    "Of course." When Ronan saw Tom Hicks put the script in the file bag, he suddenly thought of one thing: "By the way, it''s better to revise the script and put the story development background in the US.


    Tom Hicks thought for a while and said: "The United States is also OK. I was in the Netherlands when I wrote the script, so I subconsciously set the background of the story in Europe."


    Ronan said: "American audiences are still generally concerned about stories that happen in the United States."


    John Waters added abruptly: "In Americans, Americans are the most abnormal."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "John''s words are the most appropriate."


    In the Hollywood director''s lens, the United States is full of all kinds of perversions from the wilderness to the countryside to the city.


    Tom Hicks and John Worst left soon and went to Shahai Entertainment, located in the same building.


    Ronan also asked Shahai Entertainment to make a call. This is just a small project that will not receive special attention. If you even want to make a profit, you will rely more on the offline DVD market.


    Relativity Entertainment has been performing well in the DVD horror film rental and sales market in recent years. With "Human Removal Project", "Reaper Is Coming", "Fatal Corner" and "Chain Saw", it firmly occupy this category market. Top spot.


    "In the non-theatrical horror movie DVD market, Relativity entertainment is just ordinary."


    At noon, Ronan and Jessica Felton had lunch together, and talked about this: "Shahai Entertainment started with this type of entertainment."


    Jessica Felton ate the steak carefully, for fear of accidentally dropping things. With her uprightness, as long as there is food falling, it will definitely fall in the most conspicuous position of her chest.


    She didn''t think this was wrong before, but now she cares very much about Ronan seeing this shameful situation.


    There is not much change in the two people''s getting along mode, but the mood is different.


    Jessica Felton swallowed the steak and said, "I remember that Anchor Bay Entertainment has always had a good performance in this area."


    Ronan drank his mouth and said, "This position is occupied by Anchor Bay Entertainment all the year round. This small film company is famous for making B-level cult films and **** horror films."


    He put down his water glass and said casually: "I heard that Anchor Bay Entertainment is going to remake "I Spit Your Grave."


    "This movie?" Jessica Felton said, "It''s too unfriendly to women."


    Ronan said: "In some ways, this is also a feminist film."


    Jessica Felton thought about it carefully, and said: "It seems that there is a way. The heroine suffered misfortune and did not rely on the power of others to complete her revenge alone, causing everyone who violated her to pay a heavy price."


    Ronan did not hide in front of Jessica Felton, and said directly: "As long as you play the feminist card, it is estimated that the film will perform well offline."


    I vaguely remember that there was also a trilogy in the remake of this film, indicating that Anchor Bay Entertainment must have made money.


    After chatting about horror movies, Ronan turned to ask: "How about the script you mentioned the other day?"


    Jessica Felton said: "Shahai Entertainment basically negotiated with Caddy Deppold. This is Caddy Deppold¡¯s first script. She is not a member of the screenwriters¡¯ union. You can buy the script copyright within."


    Ronan asked again: "Do you plan to make this project?"


    "There are plans for this, but after finishing the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4"." Jessica Felton said briefly: "I will make a plan and submit it to the company."


    Although the relationship between the two has changed, the company''s system and procedures will not change, and Jessica Felton also consciously abides by it.


    In fact, Jessica Felton is very clear-headed, Ronan will not give her any privileges on this, and she will not ask for privileges.


    That would only damage the relationship between the two.


    After eating lunchJessica Felton looked at the time and said, "I should go back." Before leaving, she said again: "I have to make sure that I have fun at night, and I have to work overtime. You don''t have to wait for me, let''s go first."


    Ronan nodded: "Give me the key. I''ll go to your house and wait for you."


    Jessica Felton reluctantly opened the handbag and flipped through it, found out the key and gave it to Ronan. The two had already had a relationship in that respect, and there was nothing to say. She said generously: "The spare key is here. At home, come back and remind me to give you one."


    Ronan waved his hand: "I remember. Go ahead."


    After collecting the keys, Ronan returned to his office and made an appointment with Kevin Fitch of Marvel Entertainment in the afternoon to further discuss the next part of the Marvel Avengers plan.


    Marvel Entertainment has two films released this year, namely "Hulk" in summer and "Thor" in holiday.


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 Chapter 1013： About Marvel

    In the office of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan and Kevin Fitch are discussing Marvel Entertainment''s film plans.


    After the end of Avi Allard''s term, Ike Palmt, who had previously served as chief creative officer and chief operating officer, took over as CEO of Marvel Entertainment, achieving a smooth transition of power.


    In the new Marvel management power structure, Kevin Fitch, the president, is in charge of Marvel''s film and television production business.


    Kevin Fitch first reported to Ronan the progress of the Marvel movie at this stage: "The Hulk has held three internal screenings, and director Jos-Weeden comprehensively suggested that a small number of changes should be made. At the end of the film In the internal trial screening, the overall score was 9 points. Since the previous "Hulk" failed in a short period of time, the market response of this film cannot be comparable to "Iron Man."


    Ronan said: "From the market response, Iron Man will become the most popular superhero among the Avengers."


    In fact, his purpose is very clear. As long as "Hulk" can recover the investment through various online and offline operations, it is enough.


    These superhero independent films are more paving the way for the future.


    But having said that, the "Hulk" filmed by Joss Weiden has a good overall test response, and there is a high chance of getting a good movie box office.


    Kevin Fitch continued: "Jon Fitch has already started preparing for "Iron Man 2." Although he is very interested in directing "Captain America," it is too late in terms of time."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Do you remember the Russell brother who I kept you watching? Let''s get in touch with them."


    In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment has been paying attention to the Russell brothers. The Russell brothers have grown rapidly. They have successively filmed two American dramas as directors and screenwriters, and have accumulated a lot of work experience.


    Kevin Fitch nodded: "I will let people get in touch with them as soon as possible." He turned to say, "The post-production of "Thor" has reached the second half stage, and all production will be completed before October, without delaying the holiday files. In theaters."


    ""Hulk", "Thor", "Iron Man 2" and "Captain America"..." Ronan said softly, "Then it will be "The Avengers."


    Kevin Fitch asked: "Have you considered a director candidate?"


    Ronan said directly, "Kevin, what do you think of Joss Weiden?"


    "Hmm..." Kevin Fitch considered for a while and said, "Not bad, you can be a director candidate."


    Ronan said: "You are directly responsible for the Avengers Project. If you think about it, my opinion is that the first choice is the director who has directed the Marvel superhero movies. After all, they are familiar with this series."


    Kevin Fitch has a heavy responsibility and is very cautious: "I understand." He mentioned a key point: "Budget..."


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, the budget is not a problem. The Pacific Investment Foundation can provide sufficient production funds for Marvel Entertainment at any time."


    In fact, in the early stages of the Marvel Avengers plan, large sums of money are needed to get rich returns in the future.


    Once this series really generated huge profits, it also started from "Avengers".


    Ronan reminded: "Kevin, while preparing for "The Avengers", you also have to consider the second stage."


    Kevin Fitch replied: "I will make a detailed plan and submit it to you after completion." Ronan had some discussions with him in this regard, and Kevin Fitch reminded: "The copyright of the Scarlet Witch Still in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox."


    Scarlet Witch is part of the huge copyright of "X-Men". The comic is set as Magneto''s daughter. The film and television copyrights of "X-Men" sold by Marvel Comics naturally also include this female mutant.


    Once Walt Disney and Twentieth Century Fox reached an agreement, Scarlet Witch and Silver Fast were used separately, so in Marvel''s series of movies, the name of Scarlet Witch was never mentioned, and it was always Wanda.


    Given the relationship between Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox, it is basically impossible to reach such an agreement.


    But Ronan''s plan is bigger, far more than Walt Disney in the same period.


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Don''t worry about the copyright issue. I will find a way to solve it. You have to make a record. Even if there is no Scarlet Witch, it will not affect the second phase of the plan."


    "Okay." Kevin Fitch said: "This is not a key role."


    "Iron Man" is selling at the box office, not only Tony Stark is instantly hot, but Black Widow has also attracted much attention and has become a star role. The future must be the core of the female role in the Avengers plan.


    This core position may last a long time.


    Even Marvel Entertainment is already planning an independent movie of "Black Widow".


    This is determined by market response.


    But Ronan and Kevin Fitch are equally cautious about this. The first two female superhero movies "Catwoman" and "Erica" ??all lost their first games.


    If you ask companies in the industry whether female characters can alone carry a large-scale superhero movie, almost all the answers are no.


    Ronan couldn¡¯t help thinking of the Wonder Woman next door. As one of the three giants of justice and the first female superhero in history, Wonder Woman is more well-known and always remembers the banner of feminism. If it is adapted into a movie, it seems like a chance of success. Be bigger.


    The Big Three of Justice are the core of DC Comics, so don¡¯t think about copyright...


    However, thinking of "The Dark Knight", Ronan felt that after the film was released, when Warner Bros. and DC Comics came to him to discuss the copyright of the sequel, maybe he could give it a try.


    Anyway, even if it fails, there will be no loss.


    If it succeeds, it will make a lot of money.


    It seems that the long-legged heroine is about to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment. She has participated in the initial screening audition of "The Hunger Games" and has successfully entered the second round.


    For Wonder Woman, the biggest flaw of the Israeli star is that his chest is too small.


    Ronan is not in a hurry for "The Dark Knight" and subsequent copyright and investment issues. The project has progressed to the present. The anxious are Warner Bros., the dead Heath Ledger, and the clown who was cast as the last role in his life by Warner Bros. It only takes the movie to be released, and even the movie will be the god.


    At that time, the box office of the film is booming, and various incomes have soared. Without Ronan''s reminder, Warner Bros. will automatically come to the door to discuss the investment of "The Dark Knight Rise".


    In fact, it''s not that Warner Bros. and DC Comics have not been in contact with Shahai Entertainment recently. George Clint has been pushing back according to Ronan''s request.


    Time is good for relativity entertainment; time will also prompt Warner Bros. to make real determination.


    The superhero movie plans of Warner Bros. and DC Comics are also steadily advancing. Preparations for "Green Lantern" have already begun. Ronan¡¯s latest news is that Warner Bros. has also learned from 20th Century Fox to dig into the corner of relativity entertainment. "Gossip Girl" S queen Blake Lively, signed to star in the heroine of "Green Lantern".


    Blake Lively and Relativity Entertainment are only signed a TV drama contract, and there is no restriction on starring in other movies.


    As for the actor, Ronan has also asked people about it. Among the many candidates, there is an actor named Ryan Reynolds.


    Until close to the end of get off work, Kevin Fei left.


    Ronan handled part of the document work, and did not return to Future World Manor after get off work, and went directly to Jessica Felton''s house.


    Recently, he has lived here at night.


    Climbing the peak can be addictive. The high altitude and beautiful scenery make people want to linger.


    Faced with two directors and screenwriters with almost blank resumes, Shahai Entertainment occupies an absolute dominant position, and the speed of copyright negotiations is very fast.


    The young female screenwriter Katie Dipod took the lead in signing the contract and sold all the script rights to Shahai Entertainment for $22,500.


    The official name of this project is "Hot Hand Police Flower".


    After Jessica Felton completes "Fast and Furious 4", she will be fully responsible for the project. The preliminary estimate of the production cost is 30 million US dollars.


    Subsequently, Tom Hicks also formally signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment to sell the script to Shahai Entertainment for a symbolic price of $1 in exchange for more power in production.


    Under Ronan''s instruction, Shahai Entertainment also directly appointed Tom Hicks as the director and producer of "Human Centipede".


    The production budget for this project is only 250,000 US dollars. Due to the particularity of the subject matter and content, Ronan did not want to involve the company directly. While doing financial supervision, he simply let Tom Hicks play to the full.


    In the words of Tom Hicks, he wants to use "Human Centipede" to explore the source of fear buried in the deepest layer of human nature in a biological structure and anatomical way, and create a panic picture that exceeds human expectations.


    Anyway, there is only 250,000 US dollars, and Ronan is also tossed by Tom Hicks. As long as the film is made abnormal enough, based on the relativity entertainment offline operation ability, it is not a problem to recover the investment.


    Perverted movies have never lacked an audience in the United States.


    A new weekend arrived, and "Hairspray", which entered its second week of screening, lost the box office champion.


    "The New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" produced and released by Warner Bros. was released in North America this weekend squeezed "Hairspray" from the top spot in the North American box office charts.


    The US$24.25 million in the first weekend of this comic-based film in North America is quite good compared to the US$34 million in production investment.


    However, "Hair Gel", which slipped to the second place on the box office chart, had a very stable North American box office. The box office of the next weekend dropped by only 45% from the first weekend, and another US$19.08 million was collected on the second weekend of the show.


    Ten days after it was released in North America, the North American box office of "Hairspray" totaled $64.56 million, and the final North American box office must exceed 100 million.


    It is precisely such a series of movies or drama projects that sell well online and continue to profit from various offline channels and businesses, which constitute the huge operating income of Relativity Entertainment.


    The huge sales of this film also proves that the revival of Hollywood musicals is not yet over.


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 Chapter 1014： Busy

    At present, Relativity Entertainment still has musicals in preparation, and it is a key project of first-line production. Ronan also paid attention to the specific progress.


    The fairy tale live-action movie project has been steadily advancing. Robert Zemeckis¡¯s "Alice in Wonderland" is undergoing post-production, and "Beauty and the Beast" has already been on the preparation schedule of Shahai Entertainment.


    This former Disney classic animated feature film is a typical song and dance genre. After being adapted into a live-action movie, it will also be a song and dance film.


    At the 64th Academy Awards in 1992, "Beauty and the Beast" not only won the best picture nomination as an animated film, but also won two awards for best soundtrack and best original song.


    As the first live-action adaptation of a Disney cartoon, Ronan attaches great importance to "Beauty and the Beast".


    The live-action version is produced by Andrew, the director of the production department of Shahai Entertainment, with a production budget of up to 150 million US dollars. Industrial Light and Magic is responsible for the design and production of special effects.


    In terms of music and singing and dancing, which are the most important, Shahai Entertainment invited Alan Maijian and Havard Ashman who created the scores and songs for the cartoons to participate in the distribution of the live-action film.


    It is not an exaggeration to say that the life of "Beauty and the Beast" is endowed by music.


    Since Shahai Entertainment has obtained the right to use the classic soundtracks and songs of the animated cartoons, it will naturally not let it go.


    "Our goal is very clear!"


    In the meeting room of Shahai Entertainment, Ronan emphasized: "This live-action movie strives to be authentic and can evoke the memories and feelings of movie fans."


    Linda Wolfton, who is in charge of the screenwriter, said: "We have obtained the script that Disney originally created for this film and adapted it based on it."


    This female screenwriter was also specially dug by Ronan.


    Linda Wolfton has been working at Disney before and is one of the writers of the animated version of "Beauty and the Beast", and later participated in Disney''s "The Lion King", "Pocahontas" and "Mulan" Co-writer.


    Inviting her over is to let the script creation act conservatively and stay away from the evil way of innovation.


    As one of the most precious works of Disney Pictures, "Beauty and the Beast" was born in the second golden age of animated films.


    Works of the same period also include "The Little Mermaid", "The Lion King" and "Aladdin" and so on.


    "Beauty and the Beast" caused a sensation once it was released and was regarded as a masterpiece of the generation.


    In the film, romanticism and comedy are beautifully combined, telling an unforgettable story about love and friendship, allowing the audience to experience this magical world where goodness finally defeats evil.


    It is no exaggeration to say that innovation is terrible for the live-action adaptations of these Disney classics.


    Innovations and the like do not exist in the live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast". Although the animated feature film is adapted from a live-action film, many changes are inevitable, but from the main plot to the scene design to the character modeling and line music, All strive to reproduce the glorious scene of the year.


    This is the safest way of production, and innovation will only bring huge risks.


    Andrew said at this time: "In the past ten years, the advancement of film technology has caught up with the expressiveness of animated films of the year. For example, we are now fully able to create a tea set with realistic details and talking in a real photographic environment. ."


    Glenn Pratt, the person in charge of Industrial Light & Magic on the project, said: "I have had many discussions with Andrew, and I have watched the original animation repeatedly. It is not a problem to reproduce the technology."


    "Okay!" Ronan was generally satisfied with the preliminary work, but still emphasized: "There are many remakes of movies, either completely reinterpreting the original work, or interpreting the story from the perspective of another character. "Beauty and the Beast" does not need to be like this. What we have to do is to integrate this story more into reality instead of creating a new story."


    Several others responded: "Yes."


    Ronan''s past successful resume can easily suppress different opinions.


    "How about the current preparation progress?" Ronan asked.


    Linda Wolfton and Glenn Pratt stopped talking. Questions in this regard can only be answered by the producer, Andrew.


    "The crew is still being formed, and there are many candidates for the director." Andrew asked his assistant to hand over the information to Ronan and said: "Our first potential choice is the British female director Philida Lloyd. She has quite Rich experience in directing musicals, and directed Shahai Entertainment''s "Mamma Mia" two years ago."


    This potential candidate was recognized by Ronan: "Make initial contact with her, and don''t give up other alternate candidates for now."


    To say a thousand words and ten thousand, for commercial film projects, to distinguish whether a director is suitable, one is whether there is the same type of directing experience in the past, and the other is the market performance achieved.


    Andrew answered: "I have contacted Felida Lloyd in private, and she is very interested in directing "Beauty and the Beast."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Specifically, you are responsible for discussing with her. As a director, she must abide by our creative philosophy, otherwise she will be eliminated."


    Andrew solemnly said: "I understand." He turned to say: "As for the actor, we are looking for actors who have signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Shahai Entertainment. James Franco, who appeared in "Teddy Bear", has a strong intention to cooperate. I also want to try motion capture as a special way of shooting."


    Casting director Lucy Bell answered at this time: "We had our first audition. Since the special effects model has not yet been completed, we only conducted preliminary motion capture performance experiments in the industrial light and magic studio, and James Franco performed well. "


    Ronan said: "As long as the pay is right, James Franco can be used."


    Most famous actors are rarely willing to take on the role of motion capture. The prince in "Beauty and the Beast" basically has few real scenes from beginning to end. Ninety-nine percent of the scenes are in the face of beasts. Shiren, from this point alone, it is difficult to attract actors with a certain appeal.


    But James Franco is different. This man is a famous Hollywood freak, and the choices made are sometimes hard to understand.


    For example, after comedians become famous, whenever they have the opportunity, they want to get out of the ranks of **** and **** as much as possible, so as to enhance their own style.


    But James Franco, the weird guy, did the opposite. He obviously didn''t have a background in making comedy movies, but after he became famous he plunged into the pool of **** and shit, as if he never wanted to come out again.


    Andrew continued: "As for the heroine, we have conducted preliminary auditions within a certain range. At present, there are two actors that we think are suitable, Amanda Seyfried and Emma Watson."


    "I watched the audition video of the heroine." Ronan said directly: "Emma Watson is not suitable, she is too young, she has no experience singing songs in the past, and she has a big problem now. It looks like any role in any role. It''s Hermione Granger."


    He has already made a decision: "Use Amanda Seyfried. Amanda has collaborated with Shahai Entertainment many times and has also appeared in musicals and performed very well in "Mamma Mia".


    For now, Emma Watson, who has been seriously fixed by Hermione Granger, is hardly comparable to Amanda Seyfried in any respect.


    And Ronan once watched Emma Watson''s several films when he just left the "Harry Potter" series. His acting skills were not generally anxious, and they were almost indistinguishable from the newcomers.


    There are many actors suitable for a clever, clever, and adventurous little village girl.


    Ronan¡¯s first choice is the one he feels most assured of. Compared to strange actors, Amanda Seyfried, who has worked with him many times, is undoubtedly more suitable.


    Preparations for "Beauty and the Beast" are progressing smoothly. If nothing else, the film can be released in the 2008 holiday season.


    After this small meeting, Ronan went to the TV drama production department again. There was also a musical project there.


    "Hannah Montana" producer Steven Portman plans to make a special film version of "Hannah Montana" after the new season is launched on Netflix.


    Since "Hannah Montana" was launched on the Netflix streaming media, it has cultivated a large number of fans, mainly teenagers. Together with the great influence brought by Taylor Swift after the release of the record, the movie version "Hannah- "Montana" already has a good audience base.


    Ronan approved Steven Portman''s film plan, and after the new season of "Hannah Montana" went live, he will continue to be the producer and be responsible for planning the film version.


    Taylor Swift has a long-term contract with the crew, and starring in a movie is not a problem at all.


    Such a youth music idol movie will not lack an audience. As long as it works well, the original soundtrack alone can pay back.


    As for whether Taylor Swift will become a buzzword all over the world in order to transform various blogs and make "camel toe integrity" a buzzword all over the world, like the old wheat.


    Taylor Swift''s road is much wider than the old wheat.


    Besides, Taylor can get a lot of ex-boyfriends out of trouble.


    Once Taylor Swift was the goddess of many people, and some people felt comfortable refuting the so-called "ex-boyfriends" did not exist.


    For celebrities and fans this is a normal situation.


    After all, people generally only want to see what they want.


    Even if some tree-lined trails are already busy, it is not a problem, because even if it becomes a black hole, it is a place that I want to explore in my life.


    At the same time, Ronan also turned down a song and dance film project that actively promoted door-to-door sales.


    The famous stage producer Andrew Webb took the initiative to find Ronan to promote his popular musical "Cat" in the United Kingdom and the United States, and wanted to adapt this classic musical into a movie.


    But Ronan declined Andrew Weber, because only the film copyright, Andrew Weber offered 60 million US dollars, or an equivalent amount, to buy shares in future film projects.


    This would bring huge risks to the film, Ronan did not consider it for too long before turning it off.


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 Chapter 1015： 1 word is hard to say

    Out of the ladies'' supplies store, Jessica Felton joined Ronan near the door, looked at his empty hands, and unceremoniously handed two heavy handbags over: "My dear, help me get it. Okay?"


    "No problem." Ronan took it, then looked not far behind him, and immediately a bodyguard walked over quickly and took the handbag.


    Jessica Felton couldn''t help laughing.


    Ronan went over to pick her up and left, and said, "To accompany the lady shopping, of course you have to bring a few younger brothers who help with your bags."


    Jessica Felton looked back and said, "You have so many little brothers."


    Ronan clasped her fingers and said openly: "No way, I''m timid, afraid of robbery."


    Today is the weekend. There are a lot of people in the business district. Many people''s eyes are on Jessica Felton and Ronan. Jessica Felton, who has exquisite features, delicate skin and hot body, is the focus. Ronan was just the one incidentally.


    Fortunately, both of them are basically standing behind the scenes, and there is no need to worry about being watched.


    "The company has rumors." Jessica Felton said as he walked: "Say you rejected the door-to-door recommendation of the copyright owner of "Cat"?"


    Ronan has no need to deny: "It doesn''t feel right."


    Speaking of movies, Jessica Felton has endless topics and curiously said: "I watched the stage play of "Cats" once and it was very exciting. This play has been launched for many years and has accumulated a large number of fans. Is it suitable for film adaptation?"


    Ronan simply said: "The main reason is that the copyright fee is too high. How big is the risk of the copyright fee of 60 million US dollars? If it is less than 10 million US dollars, I will definitely not refuse."


    He paused for a while, and then said: "In addition, there is one thing I have doubts about. The stage and the movie are two different forms of expression. How should the cat on the stage be represented in the movie?"


    Jessica Felton replied naturally: "In order to give full play to the effect of a stage play, let''s use a similar stage play."


    Ronan reminded: "Jessie, you can use your imagination. If you use motion capture or CG to make a cat character like a stage play, what kind of effect will it be?"


    Jessica Felton has extensive experience in filmmaking. As a commercial producer, she is also very familiar with computer special effects and can''t help but imagine it in her mind.


    I don''t know what, the cat character in my mind based on the characteristics of CG production, actually has a ghostly and terrifying feeling.


    "This..." Jessica Felton didn''t know what to say.


    Ronan smiled and said, "My dear, it seems that we have the same mind and thought of being together. In film production, if the character is biased towards people like a stage play, it may not be a cat, but a terrible monster. ."


    Jessica Felton shook Ronan''s hand: "Perhaps we are wrong, or maybe it will become another classic case of the Uncanny Valley theory once it is adapted."


    "If I sell the copyright for several million dollars, I can still make a cult film." Ronan said casually: "But the risk of 60 million dollars is too big for me to accept."


    The two went up from the first floor to the second floor and came to the door of a yoga club that looked very low-key.


    "You wait for me at the door." Jessica Felton leaned in and kissed Ronan lightly: "It is forbidden for men to enter here. I will go and get the yoga plan for next month."


    Ronan waved his hand, and sat down anywhere: "Go."


    Jessica Felton moved quickly, came out in less than three minutes, took Ronan''s arm and said, "Let''s go."


    Ronan asked, "Don''t buy anything else?"


    Jessica Felton shook her head slightly: "No need."


    Ronan glanced at the time and said, "The time is just right, I will inform the chef to prepare, go to my place for lunch."


    "Okay." Jessica Felton responded.


    Ronan took out his mobile phone, called the housekeeper Nikia, and asked her to inform the kitchen to prepare.


    After half an hour, Ronan returned to the manor with Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton was not unfamiliar with this place. The two had been close friends before, and she had been here more than once.


    The people in the manor, especially the housekeeper Nikia, are also familiar with Jessica Felton. With Jessica Felton''s character, it is not difficult to get along with the staff of the manor.


    In fact, outside of work, Jessica Felton is always a very simple person.


    Just after lunch, Ronan and Jessica Felton had just returned to the large living room, and the butler Nikia came over and said in a low voice: "Mr. Cruise is here and has entered the door."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I see, let him come directly."


    But two minutes later, Tom Cruise¡¯s voice came in: ¡°You¡¯re welcome, I just had lunch, and I¡¯m here to talk to Ronan.¡±


    While talking, Tom Cruise appeared.


    Ronan greeted him and shook his hand: "Why do you have time to come over?"


    Tom Cruise and Ronan have been friends for many years, and said with a grin: "I will send you an invitation to the premiere, and by the way, I will complain about my ex-wife..."


    "Uh." He saw Jessica Felton and said hello: "Hi, Jesse, I didn''t expect you to be here."


    Jessica Felton smiled calmly and said, "Hi, Tom."


    As someone who came by, Tom Chris looked at Jessica Felton and Ronan, guessing something, and said, "You two, this is..."


    Ronan said directly: "Jesse is now my girlfriend, and the two of us are officially dating."


    Tom Cruise looked into Ronan¡¯s eyes, filled with puzzles and doubts, but he couldn¡¯t say anything in person. He handed the invitation letter in his hand to Ronan and said specifically: "Jesse, "Dish The premiere of "Mission Impossible 3", you and Ronan must be there."


    Jessica Felton has a lot of work at hand, and can''t give a definite answer at all. She can only smile and say: "I will try my best."


    Tom Cruise didn''t complain to Ronan about his best ex-wife, and said: "The invitation is here, I won''t disturb you, let''s go."


    As he spoke, he winked at Ronan quietly.


    Ronan understood what Tom Cruise meant and said, "Let''s go, I will send you out."


    Jessica Felton also saw Tom Cruise¡¯s eyes, but cleverly pretended not to see it, said a kind word to Tom Cruise, turned back to the large living room, looked at the wall seriously Several decorative paintings on the


    Ronan sent Tom Cruise out of the front door. Tom Cruise glanced back and saw that no one was coming. He whispered, "Are you serious?"


    "Of course!" Ronan said, "I''ve never been so serious emotionally."


    Tom Cruise shook his head and sighed, "Ronan, you have changed."


    Ronan didn''t quite understand the meaning of these words: "It has changed? Has it? I don''t think."


    "Remember what I told you?" Tom Cruise patted Ronan''s arm: "Anyway, there is a fixed woman by your side, you will understand in the future, it''s hard to say a word."


    Thinking of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman''s grievances, Ronan didn''t know what to say, and could only start from himself: "Since I chose, I won''t regret it."


    Tom Cruise said: "No matter what choice you make, I will support you." He walked towards his car: "Well, go back and accompany Jesse, I should go."


    When he got on the sports car alone, Tom Cruise kicked the accelerator, and the blue sports car quickly rushed out of the door of the future world estate.


    Ronan looked at the disappearing car, shook his head and turned back.


    There is still a whole afternoon, he and Jessica can study the scenery of climbing high and far away.


    Jessica has been practicing yoga? It is said that yoga can perform many incredible poses.


    In April, after a few weeks of screening of "Hairspray", which has been well received by the market, the North American box office easily surpassed US$100 million, reaching US$16.54 million.


    Due to the typical American social themes of the film, the overseas response has also been poor, and so far only less than 35 million US dollars have been received.


    But compared to the investment in the film, "Hairspray" still deserves the comment of the market explosion.


    In addition, as the heroine, Adele has become popular with her brilliant song and dance drama, which is a bit like Beyonce after the release of "Dream Girl" last year.


    The Big Machine Records company under Relativity Entertainment is also preparing to take the opportunity to release Adele''s first solo music album.


    This dreamy British girl is on her way to become a pop star.


    There is also good news. The **** of Big Machine Records is very diligent, coupled with the chaos within Disney, Scott Pochetta finally impressed Selena Gomez¡¯s parents after a long period of lobbying. After Selena Gomez''s contract with Disney Children''s Channel expired at the end of March, she successfully signed Selena Gomez.


    To a certain extent, Disney itself also played an assist role.


    Selena Gomez watched the contract expire, and no one from Disney talked to her and her parents about renewing the contract.


    This also allowed Big Machine Records to sign Selena Gomez without spending much.


    Shahai Entertainment is also progressing very fastThe crew of "Beauty and the Beast" has just entered April, and signed a director contract with British female director Felida Lloyd, and then settled the lead and heroine James -Franco and Amanda Seyfried''s contract.


    With the arrival of the director, preparations for this live-action fairy tale movie have been accelerated. It is expected that the filming will be launched in September and all the scenes will be filmed within this year.


    In April, Relativity Entertainment has two films released, namely the small-produced "Human Skin Inn 2" and the "Ninth District" filmed by pseudo-documentary techniques.


    Needless to say the former, the first part has already brought some influence.


    The latter has aroused a lot of attention, because the Embassy Pictures not only used viral marketing appropriately when promoting it, but also constantly brought out the rumored "District 51".


    The influence of Area 51 in North America and the world is not so large.


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 Chapter 1016： Slaughterhouse

    Every year, the summer file is the most suitable time to show commercial films, and the audience is also used to watching those well-made commercial productions in the summer file.


    Compared with last year¡¯s Hollywood movie New Year, this year¡¯s North American summer holiday is a bit crowded. For Relativity Entertainment alone, the summer movies launched include "Hulk", "Transformers", "Kung Fu Panda", "Cars" And "Teddy Bear" and so on.


    There are also many big productions from other companies, such as Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ Spider-Man 3 and Surfing Penguin, Warner Bros. and Sand Sea Entertainment¡¯s "Dark Knight", and Paramount Pictures¡¯ "Mission Impossible 3". "And, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Thirteen Arhats" by Warner Bros., "Pharaohs and Gods" by Twentieth Century Fox, "Ten Thousand Years Before History" and "The Simpsons", New Line Pictures "Rush Hour 3" by Universal Pictures, "Fake Tenjin 2" and "My Grand Gay Wedding" by Universal Pictures...


    This summer file is not usually crowded, and Ronan remembers that there are many movies that will sell at the box office.


    It is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to introduce more films in such a intensive summer vacation, such as "District Nine" and other low-investment films, simply put them in theaters in April.


    Hollywood does not have a very clear sense of the spring season, but it is working well, and excellent films can also have a good market effect in April.


    Compared with other medium and large-scale productions, the production cost of "District Nine" is only 30 million US dollars, and the promotion and promotion costs are also not very high. Moreover, due to the type of science fiction, the production of the film is far from excellent, and even a little rough , Face the competition of those first-line big productions, there may be unexpected situations.


    The goals of first-line commercial production are all set in the summer. There are no very competitive films in April. Among them, the ones that are really competitive are the two films of Relativity Entertainment "Human Skin Inn 2" and "Ninth District". "Rear Window" in the middle of the film.


    This film was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures, starring Shia LaBeouf, his godson who Spielberg highly recommended to Ronan several times.


    There is only one film released on a large scale at the same time as "District Nine," Xin Xian Pictures'' "Hidden Killing Bureau".


    Although the film was joined by veteran actor Anthony Hopkins and a new generation of movie star Ryan Gosling, the niche types of court suspense subject matter are inherently less competitive.


    The attention that "Hidden Killing Bureau" has aroused on the Internet is not even comparable to that of "Human Skin Inn 2."


    This cult horror film was first released on the first weekend of April.


    Two years ago, after the "Human Skin Inn" directed by Eli Ross, nicknamed the Big Bear, was pushed into theaters by the Embassy Pictures, it quickly became popular with many horror film lovers.


    In the words of the Embassy Pictures'' propaganda, Eli Ross shocked the entire Hollywood film industry with a "Human Skin Inn" that was almost completely soaked in blood and became one of the best movies of that year.


    Hmm... The Internet Propaganda Department of Embassy Pictures, under Ronan''s precepts and deeds, was deeply impressed by the essence of the Ministry.


    However, the film itself did cause a lot of repercussions.


    In a hunting ground with abusive nature as the main theme, three American girls who were traveling with backpacks were sold here and became prey. Only death is waiting for them. As for how to die, it depends on the "customer". Like it...


    This has always been a scene that some American horror movie audiences love to see.


    In a considerable number of American movies, the most typical feature of young Americans is that they are ignorant and have no brains. They are willing to try new things. They can go wherever there is fun. They are too self-righteous. Young people are curious. This is nothing wrong. The bad thing is that they are too easy to believe in others, so as long as they make use of what they like, there is nothing that can''t fail.


    When the first film was released that year, it squeezed 20 million US dollars in the box office in North America during the first weekend, becoming a typical horror film with a small popularity.


    Two years later, Eli-Rose returned, and at the same time brought the sequel "Human Skin Inn 2", adding blood to the terrible story that once shocked countless people.


    The unprecedented success of "Human Skin Inn" can be said to be the main reason that this sequel can be produced, but it also brings unimaginable pressure on the sequel, because no matter what the sequel is made, it will inevitably be compared. fate.


    Fortunately, Eli Rose did a good job.


    This type of film, as a safe way, is to steadily advance in accordance with the established success model.


    Then, add some new elements as appropriate.


    So the sequel is still essentially a journey of death for an American idiot youth.


    The difference is that the protagonists in the second part, that is, the dead, all become women, and they are beautiful and **** female characters.


    The woman at the center of the vortex of danger or terror has almost become the favorite of such movie lovers, and eventually evolved into a fixed pattern.


    Therefore, the sequel specifically sets the gender of the victim. Girls traveling to Europe are definitely more vulnerable to abuse than the boys in the first episode of the story. This is also a change of feeling for the audience.


    The sequel tells the story of three American girls who decided to take a self-guided tour at the weekend in order to relieve the troubles caused by academic pressure. The location was set in the tourist attraction Prague, but they became prey for hunting.


    The girls who died during the journey fell into the **** of a small European town and entered the human slaughterhouse.


    In Happy America, tens of thousands of people die under the gun every year, and no less than this number are stabbed to death by knives or other sharp blades.


    In the movie, this became a mediocre performance.


    As a result, some European perverts dismissed this: "Yanks, it''s not imaginative!"


    In this reopened human skin inn, Eli Ross, as a Yankee, must borrow the hands of Europeans to show his "slaughterhouse" imagination¡ªnot to mention mutilation, abuse, bloodletting, and opening. The focus of this time is to torture tools such as chains, saws, hammers, knives, thorns, drills, axes, forks, clamps, hooks...


    Long, short, straight, curved, electric, manual, destructive, and less traumatic, the improved and upgraded version of slaughter **** is full of heart and lung crying.


    The role of a weak woman who is arbitrarily slaughtered seems to be more able to release the desire to kill. Hollywood horror films that have always tested the audience''s degree of endurance of **** impact, even when faced with a delicate woman, will not put down the butcher knife.


    The small fragments of killings interspersed in the film made many fans climax.


    Cut a piece of leg meat with a knife and fork and put it directly on the dinner plate for consumption. Those who were not killed were sold for the second time as a special item, all of which impacted the audience''s visual tolerance.


    The naked violence, the torture methods of constant renewal, the scattered limbs, the distorted body tissue... The more intense taste of the torture feast was put on the theater table!


    Exotic sceneries, plasma surges, massacre dramas and black shop scenes. On the first weekend of April 2007, under the signboard of ¡°scare bloodthirsty diehard horror fans¡±, the newly opened "Human Skin Inn" exhausted the audience. I can think of the torture methods that make life worse than death, and the savage and crazy killings, all the way forward.


    The "plasma" accumulated for two years must be sprayed thoroughly!


    There is no need for concealment. The key to selling "slaughterhouses" is audiovisual stimulation.


    Heart-digging and lung-digging, liver and brain smearing, flesh and blood, and stumps and arms, while the plot and the previous work are coherently blended into a complete story, "Human Skin Inn 2" unscrupulously stimulates the audience''s plasma endurance from both sides!


    Perhaps, in the eyes of many professionals, this movie that is pornographic except for violence is not a real movie at all.


    But this can''t stop the enthusiasm of genre fans. The more disgusting and cruel, the more they like it.


    These are directly reflected in the box office of "Human Skin Inn 2".


    In the first weekend of the first weekend in North America, this typical plasma horror film won $21.25 million in nearly 3,000 theaters in North America.


    Compared with the production cost of 6 million US dollars, it can fully deserve the praise of the box office explosion.


    Of course, the reputation of the film is a mess, and the various ratings are terribly low.


    However, "Human Skin Inn 2" has won the support and recognition of the target audience in the market segment. The generous donation of these people and their pocket checks are enough to support the film''s box office and even offline revenue.


    "Human Skin Inn 2" opened the weekend box office list champion, driven by targeted publicity and marketing, the subsequent box office trend not only did not collapse, but rather stable.


    On the second weekend of the show, Paramount Pictures'' "Rear Window" won the box office title from "Human Skin Inn 2" with a start of $22.21 million.


    But the latter''s box office revenue of 9.98 million US dollars this weekend also pushed the total box office in North America to 36.57 million US dollars.


    Due to the limited overall investment, "Renpi Inn 2", like the first one, will bring an amazing investment-return ratio for Relativity Entertainment.


    Hollywood horror films have a long-standing tradition of "both big by small" According to the statistics of Relativity Entertainment, horror films have the highest return on investment of all commercial genres in Hollywood, and the highest rate of return in the history of Hollywood movies. 5 out of 10 movies are horror films.


    Of course, a high rate of return does not mean high profits.


    Otherwise, Hollywood would not be crazy to invest in big productions that cost hundreds of millions of dollars.


    "District Nine" will be interviewed in the following week, and Relativity Entertainment also expects this small-cost science fiction film to become a hit.


    Because of Area 51, this sci-fi movie has attracted much attention, and countless people affected by the Area 51 conspiracy theory are waiting for the film to be released.


    From the end of the 1940s to the present few decades, it has been rumored that the United States has Area 51, which is responsible for handling alien affairs. Although this news has never been officially recognized by the United States, it has spread more and more widely. It is believed that Area 51 exists. There are not so many people.


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 Chapter 1017： Human rights of aliens

    "The mysterious "Ninth District" is lifted, and aliens are reduced to earthly poor people!"


    Since March, the propaganda about "The Ninth District" has been constantly appearing in the media, and reached a peak in April.


    "Revealing Area 51, the source of creative shooting for "District Nine"!"


    "Shocked! The aliens in Area 51 live more miserable than the prawns in Area 9!"


    ""The Ninth District" restores the truth of District 51, shocking the world!"


    The Internet promotional articles concocted by the Embassy Film Network Shock Department have emerged one after another, attracting the attention of a considerable number of Area 51 researchers.


    In addition, large-scale viral marketing has once again been sacrificed by Embassy Pictures.


    "The Ninth District" adopts a large-scale promotional strategy of viral marketing. Movie-related posters and posters have overwhelmingly occupied the designated advertising areas such as bus stops and buildings in major North American cities. There is also one in these posters. Free phone calls, and below it is written that you can call this phone to report when you meet an alien, which makes people feel that this is not a movie, but a documentary about real social life.


    Before the third weekend of April, Embassy Pictures held a grand world premiere of "District Nine" in Los Angeles.


    Because of director Neil Blomkamp, ??James Cameron, who has been busy filming and producing "Avatar" in Wellington, New Zealand, also rushed back to Los Angeles to participate in the premiere.


    Returning with James Cameron, there is also the heroine Jessica Alba of "Avatar".


    This Latina actress is also the heroine of Thor in the second half of the year.


    According to the development trajectory of Marvel comics, it is even possible to become a female Thor in the future.


    As for the invisible women of "Fantastic Four", like Chris Evans, they are all old things.


    The premiere was held at the Emirates Rock Theatre in the Hollywood area, Ronan also came to the premiere and called Jessica Felton.


    The excitement of the premiere scene is far beyond imagination.


    Affected by the promotion of the embassy''s film industry, a large number of UFO and alien fans came to the premiere site. These people held up various slogans to attract the attention of the public and media reporters.


    "We need the truth!"


    "The secrets of Area 51 must be revealed!"


    Similar protest slogans are too common. In many eyes, the Washington authorities are the center of conspiracy.


    Actually it is almost the same.


    In the eyes of these people, there are many secrets hidden in Area 51.


    This so-called alien hiding place is located in an area in Lincolnshire, southern Nevada, 130 kilometers northwest of downtown Las Vegas. There is an air force base here. This area is believed to be used by the United States for secret operations. The place where the new Air Force aircraft was developed and tested. This place is also famous because many people believe it is related to numerous UFO conspiracy theories.


    The demand for open secrets is endless.


    What''s more, UFO and alien enthusiasts were affected by the propaganda of "Zone Nine", and they put up jaw-dropping slogans: "Protecting the rights and interests of aliens in the region, and aliens also have human rights!"


    "Aliens have to eat too!"


    This is indeed quite speechless. It can only be said that some people have been crippled by the Western white leftists.


    "How to protect the human rights of aliens?"


    Walking through the red carpet, Jessica Alba curiously asked James Cameron: "Become an alien?"


    This question reminded James Cameron of the "Avatar" he was filming, and said: "It''s okay to mount them on rockets and launch them to aliens to protect the rights of aliens."


    Ronan, as usual, did not take the red carpet for the premiere, and entered the Emirates Rock Theater early.


    After James Cameron entered the VIP room of the theater, he immediately approached Ronan: "You haven''t been to Wellington for a long time, so don''t worry about me?"


    Ronan joked casually: "Because I''m afraid you will let me invest more."


    This made several people around laugh.


    Jessica Alba came over to greet Ronan, curious eyes circled Jessica Felton.


    Ronan also officially introduced Jessica Felton to James Cameron and Jessica Alba.


    James Cameron shook hands with Jessica Felton and said seriously: "The lady who can fascinate Ronan must be very good."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "Director Cameron, I''m sorry."


    Because they are both Latino and have the same name, Jessica Felton and Jessica Alba are very close together, and the two women chatted and laughed together.


    Ronan asked about the progress of "Avatar": "I heard that the shooting is about to end."


    "It''s almost over." James Cameron''s hair turned white. "Avatar has its own particularity. It adopts the method of making while shooting, but the shooting will still be completed much earlier than the special effects production. Within two months, all filming will end and the crew will be fully transferred to post-production."


    Ronan nodded slightly, facing James Cameron, a veteran patient with procrastination, he again confirmed: "Can it be done as planned tomorrow?"


    James Cameron solemnly said: "At the end of April next year, this is the deadline, Ronan, I can assure you."


    Ronan added: "About next month, someone from the Embassy Pictures will come over and discuss some publicity and distribution matters with the crew."


    "Relax." James Cameron said: "There will be someone to receive them."


    He thought for a while and said: "I talked to Neil Blomkamp. The publicity for "The Ninth District" by Embassy Pictures is very successful, especially in terms of viral marketing.


    Ronan smiled and said, "This is also due to Neil. When the filming plan of "The Ninth District" was determined, we had this propaganda idea. "The Ninth District" is about the fact that there is a The story of a place dedicated to aliens, he sounds like it will make the audience think, is there really such a thing?"


    James Cameron nodded slightly. Some people in viral marketing can use it in the promotion of "Avatar".


    Ronan¡¯s words continue: ¡°So we want to do everything like that, so I don¡¯t want to give the audience the feeling of watching a movie poster, but when he sees the "Ninth District" on the street. "When you use the poster, you will subconsciously feel that the government is really putting up a poster about the alien¡¯s housing policy. In this case, the audience will feel very strong."


    James Cameron said bluntly: "I think viral marketing can be used appropriately in "Avatar."


    "Actually, Embassy Pictures already has plans in this regard." Ronan knew that viral marketing must be used appropriately, and abuse will have counterproductive effects: "Of course, heavyweight works like "Avatar" are more orthodox publicity. In this way, viral marketing will only account for a small part. For example, we issue recruitment announcements in the media, claiming to convene people to colonize Pandora.


    "Good idea." James Cameron said: "This should attract a lot of attention."


    Ronan added: "When the Embassy Pictures has made a plan and let them pass it to the crew first, your opinions are also very important."


    James Cameron never knew what modesty is, and immediately said: "I will take a good look and make some comments."


    On the other side, the atmosphere between two Latinos with the same name is harmonious.


    At least it seems so.


    "We have time to talk on the phone." Jessica Alba and Jessica Felton exchanged phone numbers: "I will be in Los Angeles these days."


    Jessica Felton had something to say: "I may only have time every weekend."


    Jessica Alba said: "No problem, as long as you have a phone call."


    Jessica Felton still smiles, but with her mind, she can''t help thinking. After all, there can be no connection between people.


    Especially like her relationship with Ronan.


    Jessica Felton didn''t say much, but knew that she needed to be careful outside of work.


    As for whether Jessica Alba and Ronan were related before, Jessica Felton didn''t think much about it. She had decided to look forward a long time ago, and she would not deliberately consider those things before.


    If you have to think about how it was before, it is purely asking for trouble and trouble.


    Jessica Felton is a confident person, confident in Ronan and more confident in herself.


    Director Neil Blomkamp brought the main actors of the crew over to greet Ronan. Ronan also shook hands with them one by one, and tried to compliment a few words.


    In fact, including the male lead, none of the actors in this crew knew him.


    As he walked into the theater''s main hall, Ronan said to Jessica Felton: "The film has a limited budget, and it only uses unknown actors, so that more funds can be used for expensive special effects. Even so. , The special effects of the film are also very rough."


    The level of special effects of "Zone Nine" can only be said to be okay. Whoever says that it is well-made is definitely blind.


    However, the film has its own unique features. On the basis of a certain thinking theme, it also possesses excellent commercial entertainment elements.


    Of course, the so-called theme thinking is also a touch, and similar things, once too many appear in commercial films, it often means that the film market will be over.


    As for how wonderful the film is , it''s hard to talk about it, but the publicity is really good, using Area 51 as a gimmick, coupled with viral marketing, attracting a large number of viewers.


    In addition, the way of shooting pseudo-documentaries appeared in science fiction movies, which also gave the audience a sense of inexplicable freshness.


    This method of shooting and production can give the audience a sense of realism, which achieves the purpose of impacting the audience''s viewing and listening, and at the same time effectively makes people ignore the roughness of the film itself.


    It is no exaggeration to say that this kind of thinking also has a shocking effect.


    Director Neil Blomkamp¡¯s experience from South Africa also gave the film its soul. Perhaps the background of Johannesburg can also make people start more associations.


    South Africa, which is becoming more and more chaotic, also has a strange experience. It has evolved from a developed country in the last century to what it is now, leaving many people confused.


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 Chapter 1018： High return

    To a certain extent, "The Ninth District" is also an alternative sci-fi version of Kafka''s "The Metamorphosis."


    It''s just that this time the protagonist has become not a humble beetle, but his rough alien prawn.


    Because of the investment, the special effects and images of the film are a bit horrible. The alien prawns are typical.


    But the point of view of this film is not in the special effects.


    Because of the theme of "The Ninth District" that is extremely in line with social trends, and the segregation involved, after this film was released, the media received a lot of praise.


    "A film with advanced thinking, a fable about life."


    "It turns out that science fiction films don''t have to be star-studded, don''t have to over budget, don''t have to be visually appealing, and don''t have to be thorough entertainment.


    After the film was released, the media had a lot of word of mouth, film critics had a lot of praise, and the freshness of rotten tomatoes was as high as 95%.


    Even Roger Albert gave such a comment-at the beginning of this summer, this movie made Hollywood feel ashamed.


    Of course, Hollywood will not really feel honored or ashamed of this.


    As a producer and distributor of Relativity Entertainment, it only cares about the commercial income of the film.


    The overall response from movie fans is good. Although "District Nine" is not as popular among movie fans as the media and film critics, IMDB''s tens of thousands of users have an average score of 7.9.


    Such a rating, for a commercial film, is not considered to be an overwhelming reputation among the audience, but it is also quite good.


    Some fans left a message in the IMDB comment section: "It attracted you from the beginning and made people want to stop until the end of the film."


    But in reality, as many fans think this film is wonderful, so many fans dislike it.


    In the middle of the screening of "District Nine", there were not a few people who left the show.


    In fact, it is conceivable that this kind of pseudo-documentary and rough production method will be drawn into the theater by promotion and marketing. There must be many people who do not like it.


    In the survey and statistics of ema in the theater, the overall score of the live audience is "B+".


    In contrast, authoritative media comprehensively evaluated the average score of media included in MetaCritic as high as 89 points.


    Since the release, the media¡¯s word of mouth has been unanimously praised, but the movie fans¡¯ word of mouth has a more obvious trend of polarization. Fortunately, the people who can be fooled into the theater by the embassy film industry are mostly interested in aliens or Area 51. Audience.


    This prawn-like alien, despite its rough workmanship, is fresh.


    The miserable life of the aliens in the ninth area can easily remind these people of the various conspiracies and tragedies in the 51 area.


    Those who tout "The Ninth District" are pulling their necks and condemning the decline of human morality.


    Even director Neil Blomkamp did not expect that a commercial film directed by his own screenwriter would have a direct connection with the moral standards of all mankind.


    Fortunately, this is not bad for the film. Some fans tried hard to tout the film to a certain height. The Embassy Pictures will push it behind, so that those who have not watched it feel that this is a top-quality film.


    The film company is talking about colorful bills, not conscience.


    There are too many movies in the history of Hollywood, maybe they are not very good, but there are more people who blow them, which is a burst of good movies.


    For example, every film that was released in the past was known as the best series of movies.


    As a director and producer, you can use your conscience to shoot and make movies, but you must never use your conscience to promote movies.


    During the promotion of a medium and large-scale film project, the number of false news or exaggerated news that was released several times over is estimated to be beyond the statistics of the project.


    Things like "preparing for 20 years, planning for 30 years" are the simplest and most basic operations.


    Thanks to the excellent marketing and promotion, the first day "District Nine" was released in North America, it got a good box office income, and it earned $14.16 million in 3456 theaters.


    It''s incomparable with big investment and big production, but compared to the film''s $30 million production cost, this box office figure is absolutely eye-catching.


    This is also the best box office of all the movies released on Friday.


    Xinxian Films opened the film at the same time, and the cost of production was as high as US$40 million, but the box office on the first day was only US$3.67 million.


    Such a huge gap means that "Hidden Killing Bureau" cannot pose any threat to "District Nine".


    However, the box office trend of "The Ninth District" can''t be said to be very stable, because quite a lot of movie fans are brought into the theater by the promotion and marketing of the embassy film industry, and they may not like such crude pseudo-documentary science fiction films.


    On Saturday, the rest day when the box office should go up under normal circumstances, some of the negative effects of the "Ninth District" film itself are directly reflected in the attendance and box office. Saturday''s single-day revenue dropped by more than percent compared to Friday. 10. A single daily report received 12.61 million US dollars.


    However, two days after the opening of the painting in North America, "The Ninth District" can already be declared a success. After all, even the production budget plus the promotion and distribution, the total investment is only 45 million US dollars.


    ema predicts based on the collected first-line market data that the final North American box office of the "9th District" will inevitably exceed 100 million.


    With the North American box office alone, Relativity Entertainment will be able to recoup all of its investment in "District Nine".


    As for the other reactions caused by this film, it is not important in the face of commercial gains.


    It is said that starting from Saturday, some UFO and alien groups crazy in obsessed with Area 51 have successively traveled to Washington to prepare for a rally to rebuke the authorities for conspiracy.


    These have nothing to do with relativity entertainment.


    Having said that, in this place of the United States, is there a better person to blame than the Washington authorities?


    In short, if something goes wrong on this planet, the Washington government cannot get away with it.


    The chaos and disasters in many parts of the world are indeed related to the Washington authorities.


    The American people like to see the Washington authorities take the blame, the whole world likes to see the Washington authorities take the blame, and even large groups and companies in the United States like to see their own interest spokespersons take the blame.


    The Washington government that doesn''t back up is definitely not a good government.


    In history, the owners of the White House who successfully dumped the pot had basically no good end.


    In the first three days of the first weekend of "District Nine" in North America, the attendance rate and box office revenue decreased day by day, and the box office trend was not much better than the overwhelming media reputation.


    This also proves that Relativity Entertainment did not rashly put "The Ninth District" into the extremely competitive summer file.


    The opening weekend in North America passed, and "District Nine" unexpectedly won the box office at the weekend, with a box office figure of $37.35 million in three days, which is three higher than the $11.01 million of the second-ranked "Silhouette". More times.


    Among the top five in the box office list, there are two relativity entertainment films, and "Human Skin Inn 2" ranked fourth with $4.24 million.


    This type of horror movies are typical fast-food popcorn, and the theaters have a long lifespan. According to the estimation of the Embassy Pictures, they may have to withdraw from the theaters by the sixth week due to lack of audiences.


    In some respects, this kind of horror film is a typical run-and-run.


    The third place is Paramount Pictures'' "Rear Window", which was screened the following weekend. The weekend box office of this film was only slightly lower than the "Devil Killing Bureau" which opened in the first week.


    The box office in North America exceeded the production cost in the first weekend, and "District Nine" was a well-deserved success.


    "District Nine" is an outlier among the many science fiction films in Hollywood. In order to make the story more real, director Neil Blomkamp tells the story of aliens coming to the earth to take refuge in the form of a documentary. Faced with the panic of higher civilizations, human beings finally took in them and produced a series of contradictions.


    In a situation where the subject of alien aggression has been used up badly, the reason why "District Nine" can stand out is that the director allowed the original higher civilization to take refuge under the lower civilization, and bluntly transplanted the contradictions of the class between people and foreigners. Star people.


    This is also the brilliance of Neil Blomkamp.


    To paraphrase the phrase on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, aliens must apply for temporary residence permits if they stay on Earth!


    Of course, the key to the success of this "cottage sci-fi" film is more in the promotion and the freshness of the filming and production methods.


    Therefore, when the film''s first weekend box office was released, director Neil Blomkamp found Ronan and confidently promoted his sequel plan, but it did not fail unexpectedly.


    "The sequel is always under my consideration." Neil Blomkamp talked freely, and the success of the first part gave him enough capital: "The second part is still in the same style and technique as the first part. Shoot, tell the follow-up story..."


    Ronan only asked one point: "Have you considered investing?"


    Neil Blomkamp said directly: "The world view will become larger and more open, and the scale of film investment will also be larger. I have calculated that it will probably require more than $70 million in production investment."


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Well, Neil, I need time to think about it, and I also need to synthesize Shahai Entertainment''s opinions. I will get people to reply to you as soon as possible."


    Neil Blomkamp didn''t get the answer he wanted, and soon left Relativity Entertainment.


    When Ronan heard about the production budget, he basically rejected the project. The success of "The Ninth District" is a case of Hollywood. When the freshness disappears, the sequel is difficult to bring surprises, and the results can be imagined.


    Before the new weekend came, Shahai Entertainment gave Neil Blomkamp a recovery and declined his sequel plan.


    Neil Blomkamp wants to shoot and produce a sequel and can only find other companies to cooperate, provided that he is authorized by Shahai Entertainment.


    On the second weekend of the show, "District Nine" lost the top spot in the North American box office chart under the impact of Walt Disney''s new release of "Marvelous Journey". The latter won the weekend box office list with $33.97 million.


    "The Ninth District" box office trend is not stable, the next weekend''s decline reached 55%, relegated to second place with 16.81 million US dollars.


    In addition to the income of the previous five working days, the North American box office of this film also has a cumulative total of 72.8 million US dollars.


    It''s not a problem at all that the North American box office broke 100 million.


    Before the arrival of the summer vacation, the North American box office of "District Nine" successfully exceeded 100 million, with a figure of $11.35 million, which also gave this alternative science fiction film a high return.


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 Chapter 1019： pay a visit to

    Before the summer vacation arrived, Ronan went to San Francisco to convene Netflix¡¯s board of directors, and determined Netflix¡¯s new investors, including several companies or institutions including the Pacific Investment Fund, in the future. Within this month, he will become a new shareholder of Netflix.


    In addition to the five major businesses of DVD online rental and sales, online video, social sharing, Android development and streaming online, Netflix is ??also preparing to develop new businesses.


    The new business is a live webcast, which takes about a year of planning and is expected to be launched in the middle of next year.


    At present, Netflix has developed rapidly through crazy money burning. All five major businesses occupy the leading position in the industry. Needless to say, the traditional four major Internet businesses are not only the leaders in their respective industries, but also the distance from the latecomers. The farther.


    Android also occupies more than half of the smart phone market, and the other half is occupied by Apple. Nokia insists on the independent development of the Symbian system. Because of the existence of Android, a huge alliance of interests, there are few users.


    In the smartphone market, there are already more than 20 smartphones of multiple brands on the market for Android phones.


    Thanks to the surge in smartphone sales and the global popularity of the Internet, coupled with Netflix''s constant promotion, as of the end of April, Netflix has registered 162.45 million registered users worldwide and nearly 100 million paying users.


    The market value of Netflix is ??advancing toward the goal of $100 billion.


    Although after the cross-shareholdings with Conscat and ATamp;T and the capital expansion, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s direct shareholding in Netflix will be reduced to 65 percent, the continued rise in the stock price has made Relativity Entertainment The value of the assets held in hands has further increased.


    However, Netflix also has difficulties to face. Since last year, the growth rate of online DVD rental and sales as a business of Netflix has slowed down significantly. It is expected that the growth rate of business volume in 2007 will hardly exceed 5%. The DVD industry Has reached a peak.


    Not surprisingly, the DVD industry will gradually go up and down in the future, and the situation in which movies are not as good as discs are sold will change.


    Corresponding to the slowdown in the DVD business, Netflix''s streaming media business is developing faster and faster.


    With the popularization of the Internet, the continuous upgrading of hardware equipment, and the development of technology, Internet-on-demand is becoming an important channel for broadcasting entertainment programs.


    Netflix streaming still releases at least one new series every month, which may be a brand-new series or a sequel to a previous hit.


    "Shameless", "Lost", "Hannah Montana", "Breaking Bad", "American Horror Story" and "The Walking Dead", which have been launched one after another, have all achieved great success.


    Follow-ups include "The Big Bang Theory", "Spartacus", "Stranger Things", "House of Cards" and "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" on Netflix streaming.


    As a key project, "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" has finished all filming and is currently undergoing post-production. It will be available on Netflix''s streaming media platform as soon as this year.


    In contrast, the progress of "House of Cards" is still not hurried, David Fincher continued the style of slow work and meticulous work, how can this series be completed next year.


    Formal preparations for "Stranger Things" also began. Ronan saw a familiar name-Saoirse Ronan in the cast list.


    This girly-looking child star will be the most important little girl in the series.


    Ronan roughly remembers that the former heroine of "Lovely Bones" recommended by Peter Jackson but rejected by him last year was Saoirse Ronan.


    Unfortunately, Peter Jackson was born for Tolkien in his life.


    In addition to these, Shahai Entertainment is also preparing a new series for Netflix streaming.


    The drama production department and the screenwriting department are planning to produce a drama series from official U.S. agencies to Mexico to Colombian drug trafficking organizations based on the increasingly rampant drug trade in the United States in the past two years. It is currently collecting various information and working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Contacted the FBI.


    Because of the huge traffic and number of users of Netflix''s streaming media, the two official agencies are very interested in Shahai Entertainment''s drama plan and are also interested in cooperating.


    As we all know, the official agencies of the United States are always happy to cooperate with Hollywood.


    After receiving the support of the US Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI, Ronan also approved the project after obtaining a lot of first-hand information, and the drama production department of Shahai Entertainment officially named it "Drug Lord".


    There have been too many stories on the border between the United States and Mexico, and I don¡¯t know how many are suitable for adaptation into film and television works.


    For both sides, seeing each other is annoying.


    Mexico is too far from heaven and too close to the United States.


    On the second day after returning from San Francisco, Ronan got a data report, "Human Skin Inn 2" was removed from North American theaters, and the final North American box office totaled 47.35 million US dollars.


    In addition, Weinstein Pictures won the Oscar for Best Actress in the film "Queen", which was released overseas by Embassy Pictures. With the Oscar effect, the cumulative box office has now reached nearly 45 million US dollars.


    Elizabeth II can be said to have many selling points in the Western market, and is definitely one of the most suitable characters for film and television adaptation today.


    The queen used her life to redefine the meaning of queen and crown prince.


    Every queen has a legendary life, no exception. Her husband cheated, her sister was upset, and his son and his wife didn''t worry about it. It was really interesting.


    Ronan is also considering whether to adapt it into a TV series based on the life of Queen Elizabeth II.


    However, he still took into account William''s good relationship that he had been getting along with, and even if it was to be adapted, he would earn royal support.


    The difficulty of adapting the life of Queen Elizabeth II is not that big, it takes a long time to plan and communicate with Buckingham Palace in London.


    If it is a drama centered on historical figures, the degree of freedom is undoubtedly greater.


    After all, most of the historical figures made into film and television works are ancient. Their merits and demerits, anecdotes and anecdotes have been written in history books and lace news, and the controversy will be relatively laughable.


    But it is not easy to make a living character into a film and television work.


    The historical figure who is still standing at Buckingham Palace, a figure who has witnessed from the 1920s to the present, made her into a drama series. From a certain moment in her life, she has been filming, and she must be prepared in advance. .


    Ronan is not suitable to come forward with these matters, and it is more suitable to leave it to Shahai Entertainment to communicate. Even if the conversation with the royal family fails, he can clear up the chaos behind with a word.


    In fact, all senior executives have a common talent, and they use them with perfection¡ªlet their subordinates take care of themselves.


    If you can''t even use this trick, you can say that you don''t even have the most basic management skills.


    In addition to the live-action TV drama project, Shahai Entertainment is also developing animation series with Marvel Entertainment. After George Clint and Kevin Fitch held several creative meetings with Netflix streaming media, they decided to produce "Iron Man ¡·Animated series, as a supplement between movies, and broadcast on Netflix streaming media as a platform.


    In addition, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Captain America will also have animated series behind.


    These comic superheroes have also produced cartoons in the past, but this time, under the leadership of Kevin Fitch, they have a clear and unified worldview. Although the animated series will not affect the plot of the movie, they can also be used as a counterpoint to the movie. Content supplement.


    For example, the first season of the "Iron Man" animated series will tell how Tony Stark cleaned up the chaos after the battle with Obadier.


    The animated series of "Black Widow" can also test the market''s response to female superheroes as absolute protagonists before independent films.


    The summer file is coming soon, and comic superhero movies are gradually becoming the commercial mainstream. There are three major superhero movies in this summer file, namely "Spider-Man 3", "Hulk" and "Dark Knight".


    Two Marvel and one in DC.


    The future of "Hulk" is the most uncertain.


    Because "Spider-Man 3" is a sequel, the market response needless to say, "The Dark Knight" has a very obvious trend of using the Joker and Heath Ledger to make the gods, and it will only burst after the release.


    The second part of the new "Batman" trilogy has not yet been released. It is almost certain that the series will be a big success. After the great success of the God Creation Project, Warner Bros. and DC Comics naturally put the third "Dark Knight Rises" on the agenda. .


    Even Warner Bros. is considering continuing to shoot a sequel and then linking it up with the Justice League movie project that is in preparation.


    But to achieve this, there is a prerequisite that Warner Bros. can''t get around.


    Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, has the investment authority for the series. As long as the series continues to be filmed, Shahu Entertainment can maintain more than 40% of the investment share and continue to obtain profit sharing.


    The conditions that Ronan personally discussed at the beginning put Warner Bros. into a dilemma. No one thought that the Batman movie that almost killed "Batman and Robin" in the 1990s could be reborn in Christopher Nolan''s hands. Glorious.


    Especially with the death of Heath Ledger, with the usual Hollywood propaganda style, Warner Bros. almost received a super gift package When Warner Bros. first sent Charles Rowan to discuss with Ronan, Luo Nan was fully prepared to deal with Disney at that time and put forward a few conditions, basically everything can be discussed.


    Unexpectedly, there was no news from Warner Bros. until the misfortune of Heath Ledger happened...


    But Ronan could no longer give up his investment rights on the same terms when "The Dark Knight" was about to sell out, and then let Shahai Entertainment find all kinds of excuses to dismiss the suggestions discussed by Warner Bros.


    Charles Rowan, representing Warner Bros., was stopped by George Clint, and Ronan was not even seen.


    The release of "The Dark Knight" is getting closer and closer, and feedback from all aspects shows that "The Dark Knight" will explode. Warner Bros. gradually can''t sit still. CEO Kevin Tesuhara comes to the Theory of Relativity Building. , Visit Ronan.


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 Chapter 1020： Dragon Ball appears

    "Remember that before the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, there was only Shahai Entertainment."


    In the reception room, Kevin Tesukhara recalled the friendship between the two companies: "We were working together at that time. Many of your films were shot and post-produced at Warner Studios."


    Ronan smiled and said: "Yes, Shahai Entertainment will give Warner Bros. a large amount of venue and equipment rental fees every year."


    Indeed, Shahai Entertainment was cooperating with Warner Bros. in the early days, but Shahai Entertainment used various facilities of Warner Bros. not for free, but for commercial transactions that paid real money.


    Kevin Tesuhara heard the meaning in Ronan''s words and said: "Anyway, Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment have a good cooperative relationship."


    "That''s right." Ronan never denied this: "So, our two have been cooperating until now, I hope we can continue to cooperate."


    These words made Kevin Tesuhara frowned without a trace, and continue to cooperate? What to cooperate with? "Batman" movie series?


    Seeing that the relationship between temptation and pull is useless, Kevin Tesohala gave up and said directly: "Ronan, "Batman" is a key project of Warner Bros. and DC Comics. In-depth development will be carried out in the future. May invest in this project for a long time, so..."


    Ronan said naturally: "From the very beginning of my contact with Charles Rowan, my attitude was very clear. Kevin, Shahai Entertainment values ??the cooperation with Warner Bros., considering the many years of cooperation between the two parties, we You can consider quitting the "Batman" series. Regardless of whether you are facing Charles Rowan or you come here in person today, my attitude has never changed."


    Kevin Tesuhara knows that things are not that simple.


    "Shahai Entertainment and the entire Relativity Entertainment Group have paid a lot for the "Batman" movie series." Ronan said of course: "We can''t withdraw unconditionally."


    Upon hearing this, Kevin Tesuhara said simply: "The remake of the two old films, plus 30 million US dollars in compensation."


    Ronan said: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that "The Dark Knight" is bound to usher in a commercial explosion. The subsequent sequel will become popular for a long time. Warner Bros. is not sincere enough, and I can''t help it. Entertaining up and down the theory of relativity."


    Kevin Tesohara''s complexion is slightly gloomy, saying that you are the boss of Relativity Entertainment, and you need to explain it to others?


    But he also knew that this was not much better than the conditions Ronan had given Charles Rowan in the first place. Today is different, and the same conditions are difficult to impress the opponent.


    "Well, I''m here on behalf of Warner Bros." Kevin Tesohala said: "Ronan, tell me about your terms."


    Ronan slowly said: "Kevin, Relativity Entertainment does not want 30 million dollars in compensation."


    As soon as this words came out, Kevin Tesukhara was a little startled, and instantly understood that the other party did not want the 30 million US dollars, I am afraid that the requirements far exceed the 30 million US dollars.


    Sure enough, Ronan said unhurriedly: "I like DC Comics very much. I am a fan of DC Comics. I am interested in two superheroes."


    Kevin Tesohala had a feeling that was not so good, but he held back and said, "Which two are specific?"


    Ronan said calmly: "Remember that in the early 1990s, DC Comics created a female companion for him in order to enrich the role of the clown, called Harley Quinn. Later, Harley Quinn also joined the suicide team."


    Kevin Tesohala did not answer, and Harley Quinn was just a marginal member of the creation of DC Comics, including the entire suicide squad, which belonged to a small role in DC Comics.


    "There is one more." Ronan was testing Warner Bros., especially Kevin Tesohara''s bottom line: "Wonder Woman Diana, this is my favorite comic superhero."


    Kevin Tesuhara''s face changed immediately: "This is impossible!"


    Ronan shrugged slightly and emphasized: "These are just two female superhero roles."


    "Wonder Woman is one of the three giants of the Justice League. I think you know how important it is." Kevin Tesuhara seems to have no room for negotiation: "Warner Bros. will not transfer the copyright of Wonder Woman. Conditions will not be."


    Ronan still wants to fight for it as much as possible: "The successful "Batman" series, and the uncertain future of Wonder Woman..."


    Kevin Tesukhara simply interrupted Ronan: "Needless to say, if you have such a condition, then we have no need to talk about it."


    "Okay." Ronan said directly: "Let''s maintain the status quo."


    If you don''t talk about it, it will not be relativity entertainment.


    Seeing Ronan''s attitude, Kevin Tesuhara''s expression turned gloomy again.


    The interview ended up unhappy.


    Ronan basically sees it clearly. If he wants to take the right to invest in the "Batman" series as a condition to win the copyright of "Wonder Woman", the possibility is infinitely close to zero. After all, Wonder Woman is for the entire Justice League. Is the core figure.


    As for Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad, there is some hope.


    In fact, Ronan can be considered a wild price, and Warner Bros. will inevitably pay back on the spot. Relativity Entertainment can give up the rights and interests of the follow-up of the "Batman" series, but Warner Bros. and DC Comics must also give adequate compensation.


    Before the first weekend of the summer vacation, Kevin Tesuhara had another meeting with Ronan, and both sides agreed to start negotiations on this.


    Warner Bros. led by the CEO of DC Comics, Diego Harris, formed a small negotiating team, and started negotiations with representatives of Relativity Entertainment headed by Robert Lee.


    The two parties quickly reached an agreement on one item, and Relativity Entertainment obtained the remake copyrights of Warner Bros.''s old movies "The Clown" and "The Birth of a Star", which is the basis of this transaction.


    The rest will be discussed slowly.


    You know, Relativity Entertainment will give up not only the investment rights in "The Dark Knight Rise", Warner Bros. also plans to continue shooting a sequel.


    In addition, once the deal is concluded, it also means that Relativity Entertainment will have to give up the long-term revenue rights of the "New Batman" series.


    According to Warner Bros.''s plan, the benefits to be given up by Relativity Entertainment may be calculated in units of billions. Of course, Warner Bros. must pay a sufficient price.


    The possibility of getting Wonder Woman is too low. Ronan''s request is to obtain as much as possible the copyright of the film and television adaptation of "Suicide Squad". If it does not work, he requires Warner Bros. to pay a sufficiently high one-time monetary compensation.


    With the arrival of the summer vacation, even though the Marvel superhero movie was released on the first weekend, it was Spider-Man 3 produced and released by Sony Columbia Pictures.


    The first two "Spider-Man" movies exploded. This one is the end of the trilogy. Naturally, no movie wants to collide with it head-on.


    Whether it is "Hulk" by Relativity Entertainment, or "The Pharaoh and the Gods" by Twentieth Century Fox, they all avoided this weekend.


    In this version, Peter Parker, who is bitter and bitter, is tortured by love, hatred and hatred.


    Director Sam Remy was almost unanimously criticized by Spider-Man fans, and the plot of the whole movie led by him was heavy to depressing.


    Ronan heard from Chris that during the filming and production of "Spider-Man 3", Sam Remy and the senior executives of Sony Columbia Pictures repeatedly broke out violent conflicts over the plot.


    Sony Columbia Pictures hoped that the film would be easier, but Sam Remy insisted on his own opinion, and in the end Toby Maguire''s face of hatred and bitterness became even more bitter.


    This also led to the break between Sony Columbia Pictures and Sam Remy. Originally, Sony Columbia had plans to continue filming the fourth part, but after the conflict with Sam Remy intensified, Sony Columbia decided that this was the end of the trilogy. Then wait for the right time to restart this superhero series.


    The entanglement between Sony Columbia Pictures and Sam Remy is almost reflected in this movie.


    The film is sometimes very brainless, such as Harry and his butler, the inexplicable transformation of the Sandman, and so on. Sometimes it is emotionally heavy, making it seem that Spider-Man has a lot of things on his back.


    This also brought the series with the worst audience and media reputation.


    Fortunately, this is the "Spider-Man" movie. There are two previous movies that have laid a solid foundation for the audience, and the movie still has enough special effects.


    In addition, the conclusion of the trilogy is also a huge gimmick that attracts the audience.


    "Spider-Man 3" amidst the controversy, made a good start for the 2007 summer vacation. The first weekend of its release in North America, it earned US$151.11 million in three days.


    Such box office numbers undoubtedly make Sony Columbia Pictures extremely pleased.


    Regardless of the controversy with Sam Remy, the film is at least commercially successful, and Peter Parker is still one of the most popular superheroes in the United States.


    Ordinary is also a key factor in the popularity of this version of Spider-Man.


    There is also the theme of greater responsibility, greater ability, which is also in line with the social environment after 9/11.


    Someone has said that after the 9/11 incident in the United States, the whole society has gained unprecedented confidence and strength because of the "Spider-Man" movie. This is the most positive feedback that a superhero role can have on the real society.


    Although this is a bit exaggerated, it reflects certain facts somewhat.


    In fact, many people are asking, why is it Peter Parker? Probably because of his ordinaryness.


    Although Spider-Man has great power , his growth environment, education level and even thinking mode are still the same as an ordinary person.


    As shown in the movie, Spider-Man¡¯s most terrifying enemies are not the Green Devils and Doctor Octopus, but when the landlord collects rent.


    Later, Spider-Man never regained Toby Maguire''s heavy or bitter hatred.


    It can only be said that the times have changed, and the audience of the film has also changed.


    The release of "Spider-Man 3" kicked off the successful prelude to this summer file. Every weekend in May, a well-known big production movie was released.


    In the following weekend, Ridley Scott''s "Pharaohs and Gods" produced and released by Twentieth Century Fox will enter the North American film market.


    Dragon Ball is here!


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 Chapter 1021： Its so terrible

    Under the night, the neon blooming in Century City is more dazzling than the sky full of stars. As one of the most prosperous commercial districts in Los Angeles, this is definitely a veritable city that never sleeps.


    In Century City Plaza, Ronan parked his car, pulled Jessica Felton into the elevator, took the elevator directly to the top floor of the commercial plaza, took the booked movie ticket, entered the cinema, and came to the back Sit down.


    This is the theater for "Pharaoh and the King".


    Thanks to the reputation of director Ridley Scott, it is also a major commercial production with a production cost of 130 million U.S. dollars, and on Friday night, the audience in the theater is not small, Ronan looks roughly After a while, there are always a dozen people.


    Ronan put the paper tube in his hand between the two of them and asked, "Do you want to eat popcorn?"


    Jessica Felton glanced at the cream and syrup wrapped on it, and shook her head without hesitation: "This is a woman''s natural enemy."


    Ronan didn''t force it, and gave her a bottle of water, and said: "Occasionally, you can indulge."


    Opening the bottle cap, Jessica Felton took a sip and asked, "Isn¡¯t this a 20th Century Fox movie? I remember the company¡¯s relationship with 20th Century Fox is not very good, how do you think of sponsoring them? At the box office?"


    Ronan threw a popcorn in his mouth, and the sweetness of the syrup pierced his throat. He coughed slightly and said, "You may not know, this project adapted from "Prince of Egypt" will be launched by 20th Century Fox. The "Ten Thousand Years Before History" released and the following "Robin Hood" were originally intended projects of Shahai Entertainment."


    Due to the high degree of confidentiality of this matter, only a few parties knew about it. Jessica Felton had no knowledge of it, and looked at Ronan in a little surprised: "Why got into the hands of Twentieth Century Fox?"


    She understands the style of Ronan and the management of Relativity Entertainment. It is impossible for others to steal the meat from the bowl.


    Ronan shrugged: "The news has leaked. Twentieth Century Fox is moving fast."


    Because Jessica Felton knew Ronan, she subconsciously felt that something was wrong, and asked, "Have someone dug the wall?"


    "What do you want?" Ronan grabbed Jessica Felton''s arm and said, "Don''t tell anyone about this. Remember to keep it secret."


    "I see." Seeing that Ronan didn''t say it, Jessica Felton didn''t ask, but turned to the film that was about to start: "This film has a moderate attendance."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s the prime time of Friday night. There are only a dozen viewers, so I''m not very optimistic."


    Jessica Felton saw the classic Twentieth Century Fox opening on the screen and said, "Let''s watch a movie."


    As a person in the industry, she is watching movies seriously.


    Ronan also took it seriously, but he didn''t quite understand. Is Colin Farrell so popular in Hollywood companies?


    After "Alexander the Great", Colin Farrell once again became the main actor of the first-line epic blockbusters. This time he did not play the leading actor Moses, but instead played Moses'' brother Ramses.


    That big bald head is really exactly the same as the Colin Farrell video rumors on the Internet.


    The actor is very strange, he is an actor Ronan has never seen before.


    Ronan hasn¡¯t figured it out yet. Hollywood directors and producers like Colin Farrell so much?


    Counting from the beginning of his prominence in Hollywood, Colin Farrell''s resources are definitely first-class, but the degree of horror after the movie is released is also first-class.


    Do those directors and producers especially appreciate the appearance of Colin Farrell?


    Ronan vaguely remembered that most of the movies that Colin Farrell played in were messed up, and later he was able to get good projects and roles.


    Seeing Colin Farrell''s bald head, coupled with the type of epic costume, Ronan was basically relieved of "Pharaoh and the Gods".


    Adding these two together, you can''t mess up a movie. That''s a hell.


    Frankly speaking, as a veteran director with considerable qualifications and abilities, Ridley Scott''s film is not bad.


    Especially special effects and big scenes are very epic.


    Ridley Scott¡¯s ability in this area is beyond doubt. It can even be said that he showed a magnificent ancient dynasty through the lens and retelled a well-known biblical story in a brand new way.


    The beginning and the end of this film are very exciting, and they are in line with Ridley Scott''s usual standards.


    But the rhythm in the middle part is really slow. Ronan can roughly tell that Ridley Scott wants to play down the mythology as much as possible and shoot it as a human story. But how can this story ignore the existence of God?


    In particular, the process of Moses''s rejection of religion to piety and faithfulness was not only incomprehensible to Ronan as a bystander, but it is estimated that Moses would be confused when he saw it.


    Jessica Felton is very professional. Since the beginning of the movie, she has been watching attentively without even talking to Ronan.


    When the subtitles fell, she looked at Ronan and said embarrassedly: "Sorry..."


    Ronan didn''t understand Jessica Felton, and he shook his head and smiled and said, "It''s okay." He turned to ask, "How do you feel?"


    Jessica Felton said from what he is best at: "The editing obviously went wrong. It has long been heard that 20th Century Fox gave the final editing rights to Ridley Scott to avoid the appearance of "It seems that the mistake of the "style" is not very successful."


    Ronan and her didn''t need to hide, and said: "The edited version of Ridley Scott''s "Kings of Heaven" would not be any better if it were shown in theaters. It was too long and too slow."


    Sitting in a theater and watching a movie leisurely at home is definitely not a feeling. The latter tends to be more tolerant.


    Perhaps there is such a possibility. The media and movie fans touted the director''s cut version of "The Kingdom of Heaven" was too harsh, which affected Ridley Scott to a certain extent, and caused Ridley Scott to edit "The Pharaoh and the Public". "God" was more or less affected, making the film''s rhythm as slow as "Heavenly Kingdom".


    Jessica Felton thought for a while, and then said: "In general, it''s not bad, better than those epic productions in previous years."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Actually, I think Ridley Scott''s shot is very interesting."


    Downplaying the mythology and shooting it as a human story, this subversive approach may cause dissatisfaction among many people.


    But for Ronan, who has never read the Bible, it is very interesting.


    Ridley Scott is very ambiguous. Does God really exist, or Moses imagined it? For example, the "Ten Plagues" said it was a punishment from God. Except for the last "Death of the Firstborn", the remaining nine plagues are more like a chain reaction, which can be explained at least from the perspective of modern science.


    It''s hard to say whether people who grew up reading the Bible can accept it.


    "Let''s go." Ronan took Jessica Felton out of the theater together: "Go back."


    Jessica Felton followed Ronan into the elevator and asked, "Go to me?"


    Ronan said, "Go to me."


    The two got on the elevator and came downstairs. A bodyguard had already drove the car.


    Jessica Felton has become accustomed to the world of two people during a date and suddenly entered the bodyguard. It can also be seen that Ronan is a person who attaches great importance to safety and has never said much.


    She is a mature adult, knowing that Ronan''s identity is extraordinary and that she represents too much.


    After getting in the car, Jessica Felton lowered her voice and said to Ronan, "I want to go back first and get my clothes."


    Ronan smiled: "No, I have prepared a lot for you over there."


    Jessica Felton asked: "Are you sure it suits me?"


    "Of course." Ronan nodded slightly: "I have actually measured your size, so I can''t go wrong."


    Jessica Felton was speechless, and it was true. She had been surveyed by Ronan too many times from head to toe.


    Ronan leaned into her ear and said, "I will measure it again tonight to avoid previous calculations."


    In the early morning of the same day, the box office for the first day of the North American release of "Pharaoh and the Gods" was released, and only $6.86 million was received on Friday.


    For first-line commercial blockbusters that cost as much as 130 million U.S. dollars to produce, this box office result is not only unsatisfactory, but also really bad.


    On Saturday, the box office of "The Pharaoh and the Gods" did not improve, with a single daily report of $7.24 million.


    At this time, inside and outside the industry have already seen very clearly, this epic masterpiece of 20th Century Fox hit the street tragically.


    Indeed, this film is quite tragic, with only 18.11 million US dollars in box office during the three days of the North American premiere weekend.


    According to the most conservative estimate, the total cost of "The Pharaoh and the Gods" is likely to reach 200 million U.S. dollars even with the production cost and the promotion and distribution costs.


    This film is doomed to lose everything.


    Although Ronan didn''t help Twentieth Century Fox collect seven dragon balls, the first dragon ball was so hot, even if it was a big business for Twentieth Century Fox, it would feel painful.


    And in the past two years, in addition to the "X-Men" series, other first-line commercial productions filmed by Twentieth Century Fox, the market response has not been very satisfactory.


    But most people in the industry did not find it strange Film production is like this, there are successes and failures.


    No one can guarantee that a film will be 100% successful.


    James Murdoch, who came to Los Angeles from London, didn''t say much when he saw the box office data for the first week of "Pharaoh and the Gods".


    Looking at Jim Prolos, who was cautiously in front of him, James Murdoch said generously: "It''s just a movie that failed. Twentieth Century Fox is not too much to afford it. Don''t take it too seriously and sum up the experience. Lesson learned, we will shoot the next few parts in production and avoid failure as much as possible."


    Jim Prolos quickly said: "I''m already doing it."


    James Murdoch turned his head, looked across the huge window, and saw the Relativity Building not far away, and said: "I remember that there will be a premiere of Relativity Entertainment next week. I want a premiere invitation."


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 Chapter 1022： youre free

    Nearly five years have passed since the failure of the last "Hulk". Perhaps the audience still has more or less the memory of the failure of Ang Lee''s version, but the Marvel Avengers project has been launched, and Relativity Entertainment can only welcome Difficulties, through publicity announcements and the appearance of Iron Man and other gimmicks, created a great momentum for "Hulk" and became one of the most watched movies in this summer.


    In the promotion, Embassy Pictures early played the trump card of Iron Man, claiming that Tony Stark would appear in the Hulk and that the film would involve Captain America.


    Today, there is only one "Iron Man" released, and Marvel is far from taking shape. We can only find ways to increase the influence of "Hulk".


    In the comics, Hulk¡¯s popularity spikes Tony Stark and puts it on the movie market. The two are just the opposite.


    Embassy Pictures is trying to find a way to keep Hulk from the popularity of Iron Man.


    In general, the promotion and marketing of Embassy Pictures has been very effective. After the trailer of "Hulk" was released, comic fans were enthusiastic about it. Netizens commented on the "greener" and "angry" Hulk. High, explosive scenes and exciting fights also won their favor.


    The mainstream speech on the Internet is very representative: "No one knows their superhero better than Marvel. They brought a brand new Hulk this time. At least the trailer gave me hope."


    But one point that cannot be ignored is that the impact of the failure of Ang Lee''s version of The Hulk still exists.


    Basically, the media and film critics are not very optimistic about "Hulk".


    Todd McCarthy of the "Hollywood Reporter" wrote in the column after watching the trailer-this green monster is a bit disgusting and unbearable, and will not be popular this summer.


    There are also film market analysts who are not optimistic about the prospects of "Hulk": "I don''t think how people will like it. It''s hard to say at the box office."


    The Hulk once made Ang Li love and hate him, and even after the filming, due to overwork and failure, he had the idea of ??quitting his shadow.


    This "Hulk" is not a continuation of Ang Lee''s version, but a start from the beginning of Marvel Entertainment.


    Joss Weeden is not Ang Lee either. This is a very pure commercial film director. The shooting is in full accordance with the plan made by Ronan and Kevin Fitch. The film completely abandoned Ang Lee¡¯s humanistic style. More Put resources on the action scene.


    This is a pure popcorn movie, what kind of humanism is it!


    Having said that, most superhero movies focus on humanism and social philosophy, and there is only one dead end.


    Popcorn movies are enough for entertainment.


    In the words of the other side of the Pacific, what more bicycles do you need?


    Before the third weekend of May, Embassy Pictures held a huge premiere for "Hulk" in New York, and many Marvel actors also gathered.


    New York, a city scoured by earthlings, aliens and all kinds of monsters, this time will become the main battlefield of Hulk.


    Ronan also made a special trip from Los Angeles to participate in the premiere, for Marvel''s Avengers series platform.


    This series is the key core project of Relativity Entertainment in the future. The profits that the online and offline markets can bring in the future are very likely to be calculated in units of tens of billions of dollars.


    To this end, Ronan also specifically accepted interviews with media reporters.


    The reporter focused on the issue that the media and market forecasting agencies are not optimistic about the prospects of "Hulk".


    "This is a superhero movie masterpiece." Ronan would not be embarrassed to tout his own film: "The Hulk will regain its glory on the screen."


    Next to Jacques Phoenix is ??also being interviewed. Compared with the previous Edward Norton, this personality actor is more in line with the crew¡¯s publicity: "I have been a big fan of the "Hulk" comic since I was a kid. I wanted to be on the screen very early. It must be very enjoyable to play this role. Now, playing Hulk has fulfilled my childhood dream."


    This kind of childhood dream is also an essential slogan for Hollywood stars.


    It looks fake, but it''s actually very useful. Fans of celebrities often buy it.


    Ronan was very satisfied with the performance inside and outside of the Jacques-Phoenix film, and when he left the media interview area, he deliberately chatted with him a few words.


    This one is more suitable for commercial films than the former Edward Norton.


    That "Invincible Hulk" can be said to be one of the most unsatisfactory movies in the Marvel series. For Edward Norton, Universal Pictures and Marvel Comics gave him too much power, so Edward Norton entered the crew. , Constantly put forward various requirements.


    For example, modify the script, adjust the scene, interfere with the scene design, and even manipulate the editing.


    Edward Norton''s power in "Invincible Hulk" completely overrides the director, and several fierce disputes broke out with Avi Allard, asking Marvel and Universal Pictures to film and produce in accordance with his opinions.


    Because he couldn''t stand the interference, the screenwriter quit the crew in anger, and Edward Norton also took the role of screenwriter.


    At that time, Marvel comics lacked self-confidence and put too much chips in the film on a star actor.


    Edward Norton also enjoys considerable editing decisions, because the final scene of the decisive battle had a huge disagreement with Marvel. He asked to be able to explore the inner world of the Hulk and Bruce Banner, as well as two different personalities of the same body. Split, but Marvel wants a gorgeous epic duel...


    Subject to contract restrictions, Marvel and Universal Pictures must respect Edward Norton''s opinions in many respects.


    What kind of style is Edward Norton? Those who have seen several of his masterpieces are very clear. Such a person has the right to intervene in film production. For a popcorn commercial film, it is a disaster.


    Marvel and Universal Pictures have withstood Edward Norton to a certain extent, otherwise no one would know what "Invincible Hulk" would look like.


    The result of this is that Edward Norton and Marvel are an eyesore to everyone.


    In the eyes of Edward Norton fans, it was Edward Norton who resigned and took the initiative to get rid of Marvel.


    In fact, from Marvel Comics to Universal Pictures, when the film was completed, they decided to kick Edward Norton out.


    They also stop loss in time for a wrong choice.


    After taking a photo with the main creators of the crew, Ronan walked with the director Joss Weiden when he walked into the theater.


    "Kevin Fitch talked to me." Joss Weiden said directly: "He said you intend to use me to direct "The Avengers."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes, it is not easy to integrate six characters with different styles into one movie. Jos, you have experience."


    Jos Weiden knew that Ronan was talking about the "Firefly" that hit the street. He touched his bald forehead and said, "That was a failed experience."


    Ronan patted his shoulder lightly: "You know better than other directors to avoid traps that can lead to failure, don''t you?"


    Jos Weiden smiled bitterly: "It is true. The failure of "Firefly" taught me a lot of lessons."


    Ronan urged: "Learn more about these six superheroes and visit their sets often. Kevin Fitch and I will hand over the Avengers to you."


    Of course, this is a beautiful scene, Jos Weiden will not have too much power.


    However, Jos Weiden has a feeling of being valued, vowing to say: "Starting from next month, I will be fully transferred to the preparation of "The Avengers."


    He knows the weight of "The Avengers", and he also imagined the success of this plan when it is promoted to "The Avengers".


    Entering the VIP room of the theater, Ronan chatted with Ang Lee.


    The Hulk is definitely Lee Ang''s heart demon. In order to completely get rid of the nightmare, the director from the East specially rushed back from India to attend the premiere.


    Ang Lee said directly: "I made a lot of mistakes at the beginning, and some ideas are good, but they are not suitable for superhero movies."


    Ronan agreed: "Lee, you have to choose the right subject matter to carry your ideas and style."


    It can be said that Ang Lee''s ideas at the time were good, but they did not meet the needs of the "Hulk" movie, let alone the audience''s expectations for this superhero movie.


    What the audience wanted was a bucket of popcorn, but what they brought up was absinthe that needed an aftertaste. It was strange that it turned out well.


    The two were not entangled on this topic, Ronan turned to ask: "How is your investigation in India?"


    Li An told the truth: "I have read it many times, and the more I look at it, the more I feel that I have not enough accumulation and have too little understanding of Indian culture. How can I make the adaptation Hollywood? I am collecting some Indian classics and cultural and social materials. I guess It may take more than a year, or even longer, to prepare for "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie."


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, when will you be fully prepared for this project and when will you start preparations."


    Li An said solemnly: "I understand that I will get the rewards for the entertainment of Relativity."


    Someone came over at this moment, Ang Li took a look and left in a low voice.


    Scarlett Johansson wore a short red dress and came to Ronan: "Long time no see."


    Ronan smiled and nodded: "Good evening, Scarlett."


    "You have changed so much, I can''t believe it." Scarlett Johansson looked at Ronan: "I heard you have a girlfriend?"


    Ronan has no need to deny: "Yes you know, Jessica Felton."


    Scarlett Johansson said: "I remember, a very beautiful woman." She frowned slightly: "Why is it her? If it was Anne Hathaway, I wouldn''t be surprised."


    Ronan didn''t answer, but said: "Don''t worry, the black widow is the core of the female role in the Avengers project. My personal affairs will not affect the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and you."


    In the past few years, Scarlett Johansson has paid a lot. Although Ronan also gave a corresponding return, he finally said: "Scarlett, you are free."


    "Hmm..." Scarlett Johansson pursed his lips in silence for a while, then suddenly said, "Thank you."


    This also means that the old chapter has been turned over.


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 Chapter 1023： The most destroyed city

    At the premiere, Ronan met a rather unexpected character.


    "Isn''t we the first to meet?" James Murdoch shook hands with Ronan: "Remember that we first met in London."


    Ronan smiled and nodded. As the host, he was polite: "Welcome, James."


    The people below are beaten to death, and the people above can still talk and laugh.


    James Murdoch said: "In just a few years, Relativity Entertainment has achieved amazing results."


    Ronan politely said: "Not as good as 20th Century Fox."


    "Twentieth Century Fox just failed a major production last week." James Murdoch said with a smile: "The lesson of this failure is too painful."


    Ronan subconsciously felt that he meant something, but after thinking about it, he said, "Success or failure, for this industry, the frequency of transformation is too high."


    James Murdoch said: "The success rate of relativity entertainment is terribly high."


    Ronan said solemnly: "It will not be easy to maintain such a high success rate in the future."


    "That''s true." James Murdoch believes that Relativity Entertainment is at the most aggressive and fastest growing stage of a company. It will not continue to develop at such a speed in the future: "Ronan, this industry, this circle, cooperation It is very important and can effectively reduce risks."


    Ronan looked at James Murdoch and said nonsense without even writing drafts: "Relativistic Entertainment has always maintained an open attitude and is willing to cooperate with every company in Hollywood."


    Of course, James Murdoch would not believe this kind of spectacle. He simply tentatively said: "Ronan, I returned to Los Angeles from London and learned some things. There are some disputes between 20th Century Fox and Relativity Entertainment, but these are all It''s a small issue. We can put aside the dispute and start cooperation."


    Ronan secretly observed and guessed, combined with his previous knowledge of James Murdoch, he can roughly guess that James Murdoch does not really want to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    James Murdoch is a man who believes very much in the power of the media in his hands, and dares to mobilize the power of the media to do many things with no lower limit.


    He dared to do it, even if something went wrong, there was an old man behind to clean up the mess.


    The results of Finch''s previous investigation pointed to London.


    Although no tails have been seen around recently, it is absolutely impossible for Ronan to believe in James Murdoch.


    Ronan smiled and said: "I think we can also shelve the dispute. The dispute is not good for both of us."


    James Murdoch also laughed and said: "I have been telling the management of 20th Century Fox that Ronan Anderson is a long-sighted and open-minded person. Sure enough, I was right."


    Ronan did not answer this kind of high hat and said: "James, since the dispute is going to be set aside, I think the two sides should sit down and re-discuss the copyright issues of "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men."


    Hearing the latter words, James Murdoch''s face remained unchanged, and he said, "We can discuss it carefully later."


    "Okay." Ronan shook hands with James Murdoch: "That''s it."


    The screening of the film was about to begin. Ronan didn''t tell James Murdoch any more, and invited: "The premiere screening time is coming, James, let''s enter the theater."


    James Murdoch happily accepted the invitation: "Okay."


    The two of them were like old friends, talking and laughing all the way into the theater, until they separated and sat in the pre-arranged seats.


    Sitting in the fourth row, with no one around for the time being, James Murdoch said to the assistant who followed him: "Is there no gain before?"


    "No." The assistant lowered his voice: "Ronan Anderson attaches great importance to his own safety. There are many very professional bodyguards around him."


    James Murdoch lowered his voice: "Let Twentieth Century Fox talk to Relativity Entertainment about the copyrights of the "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" series. The release of certain kindness may make them relax their vigilance. Um... from London Draw up professional players with New York, find the right time, and continue to implement the previous plan."


    The assistant whispered, "Okay, I know what to do."


    James Murdoch can vaguely see Ronan sitting in the front row. Relativity entertainment has developed too fast, and the value it represents is jealous.


    However, the equity of Relativity Entertainment is concentrated in one person''s hands, and the methods used in the market are basically ineffective.


    In the 1990s, James Murdoch was ordered by Rupert Murdoch to go to a certain place to operate TV stations and other media matters, although he could only retreat from that market due to policy and political reasons. , But as far as he is concerned, he has gained considerable gains.


    James Murdoch learned an effective way to deal with problems from there. If you can''t solve the problem, then solve the person who caused the problem!


    Later, whether in the United Kingdom or the United States, this method was tried repeatedly.


    There is no doubt that Ronan Anderson is the representative of the relativity entertainment problem.


    In London, in the United States, they have done it too many times, have exercised their courage, and have a lot of experience.


    Ronan sat in the first row and chatted with Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Palmt next to him, and his thoughts shifted to James Murdoch.


    This person took the initiative to come to the door to make peace, not to be indifferent, and the real purpose hidden behind it was not hard to guess.


    In the twentieth century, Fox may be playing the idea of ??relativity entertainment.


    Similarly, he has been playing the 20th Century Fox idea.


    Ronan knew very well that Twentieth Century Fox was a behemoth, so he agreed to re-negotiate the copyright of the two superhero series with Twentieth Century Fox.


    This can somewhat obscure the true purpose.


    The film began to show, Ronan''s energy also turned to the film.


    The most important role of this "Hulk" is to elicit the role of Hulk, and to play a role in the series.


    Therefore, although Hulk is the absolute protagonist of the film, some characters also show their presence in various ways.


    Especially Iron Man, Tony Stark is so hot, "Hulk" is of course going to be hot.


    Therefore, at the beginning of the film, General Ross and the laboratory scientist Bruce Banner he supported watched the scene of Iron Man v. Iron Overlord through the TV series, and once again led the audience to review the crazy scene of countless people. That press conference¡ª ¡ªI am Iron Man!


    General Ross wants to build a super soldier, and Bruce Banner is a madman who dared to show up for scientific research. The two hit it off and launched the super soldier research project.


    One important thing is mentioned here, the serum used to study the experiment comes from Captain America!


    It is also the last serum of Captain America''s survival.


    The serum was diluted into many points, injected into the animal body for experiment, and then irradiated with special light, but without exception.


    Among them, it also includes soldiers under General Ross.


    Until the last tube of diluted serum.


    Bruce Banner, a super-scientific lunatic, did not hesitate to go to battle in person for research. He was accidentally irradiated with gamma rays in addition to the blood serum to produce mutations, leading to the birth of the Hulk.


    The movie has also entered the stage of beating, smashing and looting, with various special effects and scenes emerging in endlessly.


    The Hulk is responsible for smashing, Rose and his army are responsible for robbing the Hulk''s body.


    The two sides fell in love and killed each other, and they were simply the most efficient demolition brigade in the world.


    Of course, such a green monster could not have attracted SHIELD.


    Marvel¡¯s Novice Village Mayor Coleson appeared again. After a gorgeous shot of soy sauce, he received a call and said that a golden hoop fell from the sky... No, it was a sledgehammer that landed in New Mexico. State.


    Unable to subdue the Hulk for the time being, Novice Village Chief Coleson could not favor one another, and could only go to New Mexico to serve as a host NPC for another newcomer who was preparing to create a Marvel account.


    A team whose ultimate goal is to defeat the Purple Sweet Potatoes must have tanks, long range, powerful melee combat, and it is best to have powerful DPS for both Mo and Wu repair.


    Throwing a beautiful woman into the team will definitely increase morale. In order to grab a beautiful teammate, you must always show your muscles.


    It can''t be like the Alxa Heroes Association. After all, all of them are non-human, and the one that looks most like a human still loves to use tin toys.


    Closer to home.


    Bruce Banner and Hulk were chased by General Rose''s army, smashed and looted all the way, and rushed into New York where a monster was about to gnaw two.


    The citizens of New York are not panic, what monsters have we never seen? What crisis of extinction has not been experienced? What''s the deal with a green-skinned monster?


    Ask Godzilla who lays eggs in the stadium, about earthquakes, fires, floods, meteors, comets, Martians, glaciers, ghosts, atomic bombs, terrorism, foreign invasions, laser beams of spaceships, torpedoes of airships, battleships Have we people in New York ever been afraid of missiles, apes, wolves, dinosaurs, environmental degradation, and nuclear dust?


    Isn¡¯t it the most destroyed city? What''s the big deal!


    A Hulk cannot disturb the people of New York.


    Therefore, by mistake, the colonel led by General Rose turned himself into a redskin hatred.


    In order to live up to the hopes of the people of New York and conform to the aesthetics of the people of New York, Green Hulk and Redskin hate must fight in New York''s famous scenic spots and streets.


    As a result, Times Square became a battlefield, and the demolition of boutiques on Fifth Avenue was in ruins.


    The people of New York are not fighting alone! In Godzilla, UU reading www.uukanshu. com is in Spider-Man, in nuclear bombs, in addition to various disasters, they have two good partners-Hulk and Abomination!


    In order to allow the people of New York to live in more new houses and get rid of the crowded pigeon cages, Hulk and Abomination have played their fearless spirit, and they have been unparalleled.


    If you smash the house over here, I will demolish it over there.


    what? American police want to hinder our efforts to improve the housing conditions of New Yorkers? I didn''t say anything, **** him!


    Hulk and hatred in the proletariat stage lay down countless American imperial lackeys.


    But at the moment of relationship, Hulk, who was born rich and handsome, came from the elite, remembered his origin and betrayed the revolution!


    Poor hatred, the Hulk who was betrayed and the running dogs of the American Emperor were beaten up.


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 Chapter 1024： Pure popcorn

    Strictly speaking, this "Hulk" should be thanked by Ang Lee for "The Hulk", because the latter smashed most of the thunders and clearly and unmistakably told the latecomers where the traps are and how to avoid them. .


    The former "Invincible Hulk" was almost brought into the ditch by the literary and artistic Edward Norton.


    "Hulk" will not encounter this problem. From Ronan to Kevin Fitch to Joss Weiden, the thinking is very unified.


    These are directly reflected in the battle in New York City.


    The final battle lasted for more than 20 minutes. The audience could fully appreciate the visual effects of adrenaline soaring and blood boiling, watching the two monsters fighting each other in New York City, jumping up and down, and even the helicopter flying in the sky. Directly on the ground...


    The background of this duel was done well enough, not for the pupils to make an appointment, but for the super monster battle to easily tear down the building.


    From Times Square to Fifth Avenue, it almost became a scene of violent demolition.


    The two monsters fought earth-shaking in New York City, and the demolition ruins splattered with green blood were everywhere. The audience was thrilled to see it. A demolition epic was gorgeous.


    What attracts the audience the most about this film is that it is the opposite of the film shot by Ang Lee, focusing on the theme and plot of entertainment.


    The story is simpler, there are more action scenes, and the pictures are more beautiful.


    The key part of the crew is enough to become a highlight to attract the audience.


    First, the special effects are realistic and delicate, from the Hulk''s shape to the stunts, they are all beautiful and unconventional; second, the plot is compact and not procrastinating.


    The Redskins hatred was finally defeated by the American doglegs and the traitor Hulk. After Hulk finished the demolition work, he felt that doing good deeds could not be named, and disappeared among the high-rise buildings in New York City by night.


    Manhattan, New York was beaten into such a bad picture. Someone must stand up and take responsibility. Only General Rose went to carry the pot. After being dismissed, he entered a bar and drank and met a terrible person.


    "You are useless like this, your ability is limited, let alone a brainless green-skin monster." The black marinated egg shook his bald forehead, and said to General Rose: "Team, the team is powerful, I am going to form a team. , Such as the brainless Hulk and the brilliant Tony Stark, are you interested?"


    The movie ended there, but no one left, because the subtitles reminded that there were easter eggs behind.


    For the first egg, Coleson, the mayor of Novice Village, drove to the wilderness of New Mexico, and saw a huge crater among a group of inexplicable carnival crowds. There was a short-handled square hammer on the stone in the middle of the crater.


    After another subtitle, it was the second egg. Hulk escaped from the United States and went mad on an ice sheet. The force of terror collapsed the ice. Among the falling ice, a red, white and blue painting was vaguely seen. In the middle is a circular shield with a five-pointed star!


    Those who are familiar with comics and have studied Marvel a little can easily guess that these two easter eggs foreshadow the two superhero characters-Thor and Captain America!


    The former may be relatively unfamiliar to many people, while the latter was once popular in the United States and was once considered a representative of the American spirit.


    The premiere screening ended, and there was enthusiastic applause in the theater. Director Jos Weyden took the lead crew to the stage and received a round of applause.


    This film is not a classic, nor is it a good film, but it is definitely a qualified summer commercial production.


    After the premiere, the staff hired by Marvel Entertainment and Embassy Pictures have done targeted market surveys on the spot to collect first-line data for the subsequent Avengers Project series.


    Due to the declining voices of the media, film critics and film market analysts, there is also certain pressure from the producer to the distributor.


    Unlike before the screening, the response from the audience at the premiere was not bad.


    The first movie fan to take the questionnaire survey said that Ang Lee would be very heartbroken if he heard it.


    "It''s hot enough, the scene is big enough, and it''s refreshing enough, much better than the one shot by Li Ang!"


    Probably "The Hulk" is a topic that Ang Lee will never get around.


    Even if Ang Lee is not mentioned, fans still have a good impression.


    "A model of a summer blockbuster, everything should be there, and two easter eggs are also full of expectations."


    "It''s a fast playing and a tight rhythm. That''s how superhero movies should be made!"


    "The scene is quite big, the fight scene is great, and the setting of the easter eggs is also very good."


    Because there is no entangled humanistic thinking, and no article on the inner drama of the Hulk, the film has won a relatively good evaluation from the audience with a pure entertainment popcorn method.


    But on the second day of the premiere, as the media and film critics commented, the media evaluation and film critics of "Hulk" instantly collapsed.


    "There are too many digital special effects scenes and they are too long. The audience is exposed to disappointment and boredom at the beginning of the film."


    The film critic of "The New Yorker" seemed to know the general audience well, and he regarded himself as a representative of the general audience.


    There are a lot of comments that are represented by the public. For example, Roger Albert¡¯s column said: "The Hulk" made a big mistake, and this mistake is that it was set to be completely different from the Lee Ang film. The opposite goal is to abandon the place that really attracts the audience.


    What is the style of Ang Lee''s "The Hulk"? Why did it fail?


    None of these are considered by the film critics.


    If someone listens to the advice of film critics to make a movie, not only will they be led into the ditch, they may also lose their fortune.


    Ang Lee''s style is too deadly for Marvel superhero movies.


    In the eyes of many full-time film critics, "Hulk", which is purer and more popcorn than "Spider-Man 3", is simply intolerable.


    "This movie is sadly cowardly."


    "Lack of wisdom and heart."


    "It will be devastated this summer."


    Similar film reviews are really endless. Pure popcorn movies seem to be born with original sin.


    But for Relativity Entertainment, there is always only one directing policy, and there is no half-cent relationship with the film critics. From the trial screening to the premiere to the official release, the Embassy Pictures did not even give the film critics any preferential treatment and distribute movie tickets.


    The guidelines of Relativity Entertainment are very clear, and are no different from other companies-all for commercial gains!


    The film is not without media praise.


    "Los Angeles Times" praised this: "Hulk" is much better than the previous one, and in some places it is great. This is a very impressive film, and the ending easter egg also pave the way for the following movies. .


    "Entertainment Weekly" dragged Ang Lee out again-compared with the first film produced by Ang Lee, "Hulk" has made great progress in almost all aspects.


    Unfortunately, Ang Lee, after this "Hulk" was released, was like Tom Cruise to Nicole Kidman, being dragged out to whip the corpse.


    Having said that, there is no harm without comparison, and there is no winner without comparison.


    In the eyes of most viewers, "Hulk" is much more exciting than the previous one.


    On the first day of the show, as the ban on various word-of-mouth ratings was lifted, and the IMDB, which was more reflective of the general audience''s scores, the average score of "Hulk" was 8.1 points.


    As for the Rotten Tomatoes Index, it was completely rotten the first day it was officially released.


    Ema, which is more able to reflect the real word-of-mouth of the audience, is evenly rated as A on-site by the theater audience.


    In many cases, pure popcorn is more popular than adding some inexplicable seasonings.


    The summer movie market, after all, depends on the mass fans.


    The good audience reputation is directly reflected in the box office of "Hulk".


    On the first day of its release in North America, the film earned US$25.12 million in 4,125 theaters, beating the previously released "Spider-Man 3" and "Pharaoh and the Gods", and airborne the box office champion on Friday.


    Because "The Pharaohs and the Gods" hit the street tragically, "Spider-Man 3" not only achieved two consecutive North American box office titles, but also won the first place in all single-day box offices since its release.


    The release of "Hulk" put an end to the dominance of "Spider-Man 3" in the North American film market.


    As the film went out at the box office on Friday, those who had shouted "Hulk" to hit the street at the box office before the release instantly lost their voices, as if those words had never been said.


    "Hulk" is indeed inferior to "Iron Man", and even less to the sequel "Spider-Man 3", but the pure popcorn type allows the audience to experience the simple happiness without using their brains.


    I have to admit that in North America and the whole world, the vast majority of audiences enter theaters, and the first choice is precisely this type of movie.


    The fact that Marvel superhero movies can become popular, and even become a global pop culture, has grasped the psychology and needs of most ordinary audiences, which can be said to be an important factor.


    Correspondingly, the continuous success of Marvel Dafa is also due to the environment suitable for its use.


    On Saturday, although the box office of "Hulk" did not increase significantly due to the rest day, it maintained a relatively stable trend. With the blessing of good audience reputation, it earned $25.45 million in a single day.


    Such box office results are an excitement for the continued implementation of the Avengers project, and even for the entire Marvel Entertainment.


    Marvel comics that have been precarious since the 1990s Even if Ronan and Relativity Entertainment are reorganized into Marvel Entertainment, they still need success, similar to the huge success of "Iron Man" and "Hulk" ¡·Success after success like this.


    Marvel''s confidence and self-confidence have been accumulated with the great success of one movie after another.


    "Hulk" quickly went through the opening weekend in the North American film market. In three days, the film was in 4125 theaters and earned 70.25 million US dollars at the box office.


    This also makes "Hulk" deservedly become the North American box office champion this weekend.


    "Spider-Man 3" has entered its third weekend, and it is difficult to put pressure on the "Hulk" released on the first weekend. It ranked second with 29.02 million US dollars this weekend.


    "Pharaoh and the Gods", which hit the street, only earned $7.21 million this weekend.


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 Chapter 1025： SHIELD

    Movies like "The Hulk", if you don''t see it in the theater, you may lose half of the viewing pleasure. The huge picture on the big screen and the deafening sound are temporarily not available in home entertainment equipment.


    In the summer file, the audience wants sensory stimulation, not thought storms.


    The difference between director and director is also quite big, Jos Weiden and Lee Ang have completely different styles.


    The saying that there is a specialization in the industry is not just to say, it has a clear manifestation in Hollywood.


    Artistic film directors are born for ideas, and special effects entertainment film directors are born for vision. The two specializing in "technical industry" are different, and the results produced are also completely different.


    The success of "Hulk" has undoubtedly put Marvel Entertainment''s Avengers project further on the fast lane.


    Marvel Entertainment called a press conference on Monday to officially announce the establishment of the "Avengers" project and announced that Joss Weiden will be the director.


    The production budget for this project will be as high as 200 million US dollars, an absolute top commercial production.


    If it is said that after the release of "Iron Man", many people inside and outside the Hollywood circle think that the Marvel Entertainment Avengers project may not be successful. After the first weekend box office of "Hulk" in North America, this group of people began to realize that the comic change Superhero movies and even mainstream commercial movies in Hollywood may usher in a new era.


    After more than two years of operation of Netflix¡¯s streaming media, it also has a certain sense of the entertainment market. Mark Randolph called Ronan, hoping that works related to the Marvel¡¯s Avengers project can be directly streamed by Netflix in the future. The media is played on the platform.


    Ronan also specially convened Kevin Fitch to discuss with George Clint, and determined the main direction of the first episode when the success of the Avengers project can be expected and the future becomes clearer.


    Due to the personnel transfer involved, Robert Iger, who is responsible for the company''s daily operations and management, also participated in this small meeting.


    "Marvel Entertainment does not have a dedicated drama production department."


    This small conference was hosted by Robert Iger: "The development of Marvel''s drama series requires the cooperation of Marvel and Shahai Entertainment."


    George Clint said: "There is no problem with cooperation, but Shahai Entertainment also has practical difficulties." He glanced at Ronan and said directly: "At present, Shahai Entertainment is undertaking a number of Netflix streaming media customization projects and drama production. The staff is very tight."


    Kevin Fitch knew that Marvel Entertainment did not have the ability to produce episodes independently, and said: "This is a long-term plan. I will temporarily form a small team to prepare the copywriting work in advance."


    Robert Iger said: "You two will deploy your staff to work together. The crew is a long-term plan. According to Ronan''s plan, it will be released after the release of "The Avengers" at the earliest."


    Ronan then said: "The film has enough enthusiasm to fully promote works including drama and animation."


    His meaning is very clear, the Marvel superhero movie series is far from hot enough.


    At the earliest, it will be after "Avengers" before Marvel can really take shape and pull related works in all directions.


    George Kling said: "I have no opinion, I will immediately deploy suitable personnel when I turn around."


    Kevin Fitch said: "I will keep in touch with George."


    Robert Iger said directly: "Contact me or Ronan if you have any questions."


    Connie put a copy of the prepared text in front of everyone at this time. The text was not thick, it was Ronan''s simple plan.


    Ronan quickly said: ¡°In the comics, there are many well-known characters that may not appear in movies in the future, such as the main characters in S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra. These are some of my thoughts on the first Marvel series. Focusing on S.H.I.E.L.D., for example, from the earliest establishment of Peggy Carter and Howard Stark to becoming an international security organization, there are many articles to do."


    Kevin Fitch said: "S.H.I.E.L.D. is a key organization in the Avengers, with S.H.I.E.L.D. as a background, which is very suitable for adaptation."


    George Clint has limited knowledge of Marvel comics and has not made any comments.


    Ronan added: "I''m only responsible for providing advice, Kevin, the one who knows Marvel comics best is Marvel itself. You are fully responsible for the specific plans and scripts of the drama."


    Kevin Fincher said, "No problem."


    Ronan nodded to Robert Iger, and Robert Iger declared the meeting adjourned.


    George Clint and Kevin Fitch walked out of the conference room and then entered the elevator room one after another. They obviously needed to communicate.


    Robert Iger and Ronan also chatted for a while, mainly about Twentieth Century Fox.


    The relevant plan is still at the level of the core team around Ronan and Robert Iger. If you want to implement it, you must wait for the right opportunity.


    This opportunity is not just waiting, but also actively creating.


    Ronan returned to the office and called Finch to ask him and his security team to be fully vigilant. The staff outside would collect as much relevant information as possible without causing concern.


    At noon, Ronan was going to have lunch with Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton was out of the office and went out to make an appointment with the director.


    While working on the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4", she is also advancing some of the preparatory work for "Sweet Police Flower".


    Such as finding suitable directors and actors.


    Ronan heard Jessica Felton talk about some situations before. Because of their professional relationship, it is impossible for the two heroines to use actors who are too young. They basically choose actors born between 1970 and 1980. .


    During this time, Hollywood has many actresses with outstanding acting skills and looks, and they are not very paid.


    In the afternoon, Ronan met Robert Lee, and negotiations with Warner Bros. made little progress.


    Since he was not in a hurry at all, the conditions offered could only be described by the big opening of the lion. Ronan still wanted to fight for the film and television adaptation rights of "Wonder Woman" as long as he could.


    This is also the biggest difference between the two sides. Warner Bros. and DC Comics do not want to see another "Batman" series of movies appear.


    "Time is not good for us."


    Burbank, in the conference room of the Warner Building, DC Comics CEO Diego Harris looked serious: "The success of "The Dark Knight" can be expected. If the "Dark Knight" succeeds, we may pay more. cost."


    Charles Rowan complained a bit: "I reacted to Ronan Anderson''s conditions more than a year ago. At that time we were not passive..."


    Kevin Tesuhara''s eyes swept over, and Charles Rowan could only shut up.


    Another Warner Bros. executive said: "Can we think of something about Christopher Nolan?"


    Charles Rowan reminded: "Christopher Nolan has signed a contract with Shahai Entertainment and is preparing to shoot a sci-fi production. Warner Bros. can give him, and Relativity Entertainment can also give him. He and Ronan Anderson It¡¯s more likely to sell us backhand."


    Kevin Tesohara said slowly at this time: "Wonder Woman''s copyright is absolutely not allowed, this is our bottom line!"


    Diego Harris and Charles Rowan all nodded. This is the consensus of all of them. Warner Bros. and DC Comics are advancing the Justice League movie universe project. How can Wonder Woman, one of the three giants of justice, be absent?


    There is a black widow in the Marvel Avengers universe, and the Justice League universe also has a female character corresponding to it.


    When it comes to fame and influence, Wonder Woman will defeat Black Widow in every aspect.


    Kevin Tesohara asked: "Can you shoot a sequel to the "Batman" series besides "The Dark Knight Rises"?"


    Charles Rowan replied: "Christopher Nolan only signed a contract for the trilogy. According to what I know about him, it is impossible for him to continue directing this series after the trilogy is over."


    Diego-Harris said: ¡°It¡¯s enough to change the director. Once the trilogy sells, the subsequent sequels can still maintain sufficient influence. We don¡¯t have to be a director. There are many directors of Dark Wind in Hollywood, such as Say Zach Schneider."


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "Charles, can this series be directly linked to our Justice League universe."


    Charles Rowan pondered slightly and said: "I discussed this with Zach Schneider. He thinks that the sequel is highly feasible as long as it is adjusted appropriately."


    "Let Christopher Nolan complete his trilogy." Kevin Tesuhara said: "For the sequel, we will find other directors to take over and make full use of the established advantages."


    He glanced at everyone in the conference room: "In this case, it is imperative to get back the investment rights."


    Diego Harris then said: "Wonder Woman has no possibility to talk about it, but Harley Quinn and Suicide Squad are marginal characters. We can consider..."


    Charles Rowan said: "I suggest that, in addition to the remake copyrights of the two old movies, other copyrights should not be included in the transaction. It is better to pay a certain amount of monetary compensation to Relativity Entertainment."


    "They want $100 million!" Diego Harris said, "There is no room for bargaining."


    Charles Rowan said: "Don¡¯t forget, this includes the offline profit rights of "War Beginning" and "The Dark Knight" The following people are divided into two factions, supporting Charles Rowan and Diego Harris, arguing in the conference room for a while.


    "Be quiet!" Kevin Tesohala waited for the meeting room to resume quiet, and said: "Either of these two conditions is fine. I only ask for one point. The problem must be resolved before the "Dark Knight" is released."


    Others stopped talking, but everyone knew that this negotiation was not easy.


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "Now for another question, "Hulk" has been a success. Marvel Entertainment¡¯s Avengers movie universe has already sold two movies, and the progress is far ahead of the Justice League. The movie universe! What about us? Not even a movie is released!"


    "Diego, Charles! You have to urge Zach Schneider and Martin Campbell to finish "Watchmen" and "Green Lantern."


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 Chapter 1026： radical

    The success of the two films launched by Marvel Entertainment has deeply stimulated Warner Bros. and DC Comics. These two companies have also accelerated the development of the corresponding DC Comics Superhero movie projects. Fortunately, Zach Schneider has, " "Watchmen" is advancing very fast and will be released next year.


    "Green Lantern" directed by Martin Campbell was originally still in preparation. Warner Bros. requested that the progress must be accelerated. Filming will start in July at the latest and must be released next year.


    Whether it was once or now, when Marvel superhero movies began to become popular in North America and the world, Warner Bros. chose a more radical response.


    In order to increase their influence, Warner Bros. and DC Comics also announced the first two plans, with Green Lantern as the beginning of the series, and then restarted version of Superman to set the overall situation!


    As for the latter, the two companies are busy catching up with Marvel''s progress and have no plans for the time being.


    In short, Warner Bros. was very anxious to catch up. Without a long-term plan, he started "Green Lantern", and then took a step by step.


    After Zach Schneider completes "Watchmen", he will fully participate in the DC Justice League Cinematic Universe project, with Charles Rowan and Diego Harris as the main person in charge.


    Since Christopher Nolan has no intention of directing this series after the new "Batman" trilogy, nor will he continue to cooperate with Warner Bros., Warner Bros. will undoubtedly be more likely to reuse Zach Schneider in the future.


    It may even give Zach Schneider more effort.


    Frankly speaking, Zach Schneider is not a bad film director, but a very distinctive personal style.


    But Ronan has worked with him and talked about some views on superhero movies. Just like the production of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", Zach Schneider likes to follow the setting and plot of the comics.


    This is not a good thing for movies.


    Ronan also moderately maintains his attention to Warner Bros. and DC Comics. Anyway, he has done everything that should be done, and the pit has been dug. Warner Bros. and DC Comics have all fallen. Whether they can climb out later is up to them. Of it.


    This week, Ronan took the time to watch the crew of Christopher Nolan. "Inception" has started filming. The crew is currently shooting on the streets of Los Angeles, and will travel to the United Kingdom, France, the island country, Canada and other countries. And the region, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a global shooting trip.


    On the streets of Los Angeles, the crew occupies half of the street, and a specially produced prop train was also pulled to the street by a trailer.


    "Cough...cough..."


    Connie''s cough came from behind, Ronan turned his head and asked, "Is it all right? I kept coughing when I got out of the car."


    Connie covered her mouth and said, "I don''t know why, I feel a little choking on my throat."


    The two happened to walk into the director''s command area where Christopher Nolan was. He would be fine now. Hearing Ronan and Connie''s words, they reminded: "The wildfire is here again as scheduled."


    Hearing what he said, Ronan remembered that after the summer, the mountain fires that had been burning every year began to burn again in Los Angeles.


    This year''s Los Angeles is extremely hot. The blazing sun seems to be able to scorch every inch of land. Because of the heat wave, the San Gabriel Mountain, which is backed by Los Angeles, burst into a forest fire. The billowing smoke went straight into the sky, causing dozens of nearby The area of ??the mile became hotter, as if in a big stove being baked.


    The bad weather and blazing forest fires have caused a lot of troubles to work and life in the Los Angeles area. Some companies near San Gabriel Mountains simply took a vacation.


    Ronan asked concerned: "Will it affect the crew?"


    Christopher Nolan said: "It shouldn''t be. The crew will be here for a few more days and they will go to France."


    Tom Cruise, after putting on his makeup, came over, holding a fan while walking, and said, "It''s only in mid-May. It''s so hot. The weather is abnormal this year."


    Ronan said, "It may be that the wildfire has increased the temperature."


    The high temperature and unseen wild fires did not affect the filming of the crew. After the first three funds of the Pacific Investment Fund totaling 60 million US dollars were received one after another, the preparation and shooting of "Inception" entered the fast lane. .


    After chatting with Tom Cruise and Christopher Nolan one after another, to grasp the general progress of the crew, Ronan took the initiative to avoid affecting the normal work of the crew.


    The film can be completed by May next year at the earliest, and the summer file can be released. At that time, the Embassy Pictures will depend on the specific film schedule and decide whether to put it in the summer file or the holiday file.


    The most eye-catching thing on the set is not Tom Cruise, but the huge IMAX camera.


    When shooting "The Dark Knight", Christopher Nolan used IMAX cameras, but there are currently only three IMAX cameras, one of which was destroyed on the "Dark Knight" set.


    The "Avatar" crew also partially used IMAX technology. The difference between "The Dark Knight" and "Inception" is that Christopher Nolan does not use any 3D technology.


    Ronan never said anything about this. The technology that can create huge commercial benefits is a good technology, whether 2D or 3D, film or digital.


    Moreover, he has long known that Christopher Nolan is a staunch 2D film party and has even become a leader in this regard.


    This is an original movie, even Christopher Nolan''s first original movie since his debut "Follow".


    "Memory Fragment" and "Deadly Magic" are adaptations, "Daytime Chase" comes from an old film remake, and the two "Batman" are typical comic superhero movies.


    In fact, it is not difficult to see from this aspect that Christopher Nolan is a very smart and commercial director.


    This director insists on originality, but is not limited to originality. He knows that the original types of ordinary directors, screenwriters and even producers are not popular in Hollywood. His first goal in the mainstream film circle is to adapt movies. Relying on the great success of adapted movies, In order to win opportunities for original creations that require large investment and production.


    Even if it¡¯s "Inception", the script looks like clouds and mountains, but Christopher Nolan¡¯s scene design is simple and clear. In his plan, this is a movie that most viewers can basically do without too much brainstorming. Readable commercial movies.


    The success of this film once also lies in the harmony between the rhythm of the story, the understanding of the audience and the narrative structure of the film. In other words, it is not difficult to play with reverse timing and layered narratives. The difficult thing is not to turn these elements into niche experimental films. After the film is completed, it will not only allow the audience to see it in a cloud, but not completely lose the solution. If you are interested, the whole movie must be a good-looking commercial movie. This is the value of Inception.


    Christopher Nolan¡¯s whole concept is very clear. This is a commercial film with a large investment and a large production. The real core of the film is the mainstream commercial elements such as sci-fi action, and the others are derived on this basis.


    In addition, the special effects team of Industrial Light and Magic is always providing various technical support for the crew.


    Although he is a real maniac, Christopher Nolan has to rely on computer CGI to solve many special effects of this film.


    Nowadays, in Hollywood, almost all large-scale commercial films are made with computer special effects and real-time shooting. There is no special effects blockbuster that does not use CGI special effects lenses with investment of hundreds of millions of dollars.


    "The Dark Knight" is also used, it''s just a matter of how much Christopher Nolan uses.


    Many people once had the impression of Nolan that he was a full-fledged film maniac, and he was extremely resistant and even despised of digital technology. From a certain point of view, this is correct, but this does not see the whole truth.


    In fact, CGI special effects have been widely and even crucially used in the production of Inception.


    The rewinding Paris is one of the iconic shots of Inception. Without going into details, it can be seen that this is a scene generated by CGI.


    Filming the scene of this running train on the streets of Los Angeles requires CGI processing in the later stage.


    The weather in May is getting hotter and hotter, and wildfires continue to raging in Southern California. This, like the spread of drugs, has become a problem that the California government can never solve.


    However, the hot weather and raging wildfires cannot stop the enthusiasm of the summer movie market audience.


    A new weekend is here, and the movie "Thirteen Arhats", which has gathered many big stars, was introduced into the theater by the production and distribution party Warner Bros.


    This is also the final chapter of the "Arhat" series.


    The film brought together many stars such as George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Chandel and Cassie Affleck.


    Together with the audience base brought by the first "Eleven Arhats" and the second "Twelve Arhats", it is also one of the highly anticipated commercial productions of this summer archive.


    But one thing cannot be ignored. In this era, especially in the summer, special effects blockbusters are more popular, and the golden age of the "Arhat" series has passed.


    Moreover, these stars are famous, and the only one who really has the first line of appeal is Matt Damon.


    "Thirteen Arhats" only received $13.17 million on the first day of its release. Compared with the film''s lineup and investment, this result is not very good.


    The North American opening weekend three days Thirteen Arhats" only received 34.25 million US dollars, and the total box office in North America is expected to be just over 100 million US dollars.


    This film also missed the North American box office chart and can only be ranked second.


    The box office of "Hulk", which entered its second screening weekend, was relatively stable. The next weekend, it collected another 35.71 million U.S. dollars and won the North American box office list.


    Ten days after its release, the North American box office of this superhero movie totaled $123.56 million.


    According to various forecasts, the North American box office of "Hulk" must be more than 200 million US dollars.


    This weekend, the film was also shown in many major overseas markets in Hollywood. The response was not as good as the original "Iron Man", and it was not as good as "Spider-Man 3", but it was also seen in theaters in more than 30 countries and regions. Up to nearly 50 million U.S. dollars is accounted for.


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 Chapter 1027： Super mashup

    With the success of "Iron Man" and "Hulk" in the movie market, Marvel Entertainment has truly come back to life, creating a counterattack myth of bankrupt diaosi.


    An entertainment empire with superheroes as the protagonist began to rise, leading the trend of popular culture, making superheroes no longer a subculture of otaku geeks, and no longer a box office poison that filmmakers avoid.


    After ¡¡¡¡ was acquired by Relativity Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment, which was either completely finished or bottomed out, completed its own ice-breaking road.


    The next step for Marvel Entertainment will be a rock-shattering screen legend-gathering members of the Women¡¯s Federation to shake up the film market.


    Superheroes have changed from slang to popular, and the Marvel theme has changed from a hot potato to a box office drug.


    But the sons who were sold by Marvel at the time are still living under the prostitution of the stepfather, and want to go home for a long time without a return date.


    Ronan and James Murdoch reached an agreement on the surface, and they looked like they were kind to talk about.


    In fact, when the two negotiating teams of Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox sat at the negotiating table again, everything became extremely difficult.


    "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" are still floating outside.


    In addition, Twentieth Century Fox also holds the copyrights of street superheroes including Daredevil and Erica.


    Although the box office of "Dare Too" and "Erica" ??is making big hits, Twentieth Century Fox would rather prepare for bad films within the contract period than return the copyright of these superheroes to Marvel Entertainment.


    This is destined to be a war in which you want to get your sons home and take the other company''s company.


    In contrast, the situation on Spider-Man is better.


    Sony Columbia Pictures and Relativity Entertainment have reached an agreement, and Marvel Entertainment will enjoy more share of the "Spiderman" movie.


    Currently, not counting the "Spider-Man 3" that is still in theaters, Marvel Entertainment has already received a profit share of $65 million from the two Spider-Man movies.


    From another aspect, Sony Columbia Pictures¡¯ willingness to pay Marvel Entertainment so much in share is enough to prove the extremely horrifying profitability of the "Spiderman" movie.


    But the copyright issue of "Spider-Man" can only go back, and Relativity Entertainment does not have the ability to fight two of the six at the same time.


    Ronan will not be so swollen.


    The global box office of "Hulk" soon surpassed 200 million US dollars. After completing the last stage of the film''s promotion, Jos Weiden did not rest. With great enthusiasm, he invested in the early stage of "The Avengers" In preparation.


    First is the script. This is the basis of the movie. What troubles Jos Weiden the most is how to integrate Thor, a magical superhero in ancient costume, into a modern superhero team.


    Jos Weiden once wanted to remove Thor from the Avengers, but got a negative answer from Ronan and Kevin Fitch.


    The filming of "Thor" has been finished, and the post-production is about to be completed. The holiday file will be released this year. How can you not participate in the Avengers?


    It is not easy to put these characters together, because fundamentally speaking, these people do not belong to a movie.


    But Ronan has already provided the script outline for the crew, and Jos Widen and the screenwriter team of Shahai Entertainment can create the script based on the outline.


    This film has Iron Man as the core, the secondary roles are Captain America and Black Widow, and the roles of Thor, Hulk and Hawkeye decrease in order.


    There are many characters in the film, and each character is a star, it is impossible to distribute the scenes equally.


    Movies are the art of regret. Regardless of the aspect and the time, they will leave regrets. On average, the movie is an unrealistic idea.


    Besides, there will be huge differences in the popularity of superhero characters.


    Why could Iron Man become the absolute core? Why did he snap his fingers in the end, because he is the most popular in the entire film series.


    Okay, Iron Man goes to snap his fingers, and because things are inevitable, money will die first-in the entire set, you are the highest paid, who are you not? Who will die if you don''t die?


    So, some superheroes must be supporting roles in "Avengers."


    Actually, this will not disappoint, because there will be many action scenes in the future. Although there are so many superheroes together, this movie is still an action movie.


    Those big action scenes are the flesh and blood of this movie.


    Even with Ronan''s screenplay outline, Jos Weiden''s preliminary work is still difficult.


    This kind of super mashup movie is not easy to shoot.


    Jos Weiden has experience in this area. He has messed up the experience and lessons of "Firefly" and made him more clear-headed.


    Frankly speaking, in the minds of film creators, this movie is not a popular sweetmeat. The reason is actually very simple-too many heroes, too many different super abilities, too difficult to mix together.


    Originally, Kevin Fitch had talked about the directorship with Jon Fyru, but Jon Fyru thought that he was insufficient in this area and voluntarily chose to give up.


    Later Jon Feiru specifically explained to Ronan: ¡°I can¡¯t direct this movie because it¡¯s too difficult. I built an Iron Man built with high technology in the movie, but now he wants Fighting with the Avengers, there are mythical characters like Thor, and some supernatural abilities that are not compatible with high-tech, etc. It is actually very difficult to mix these elements together. In the comics like this There is no problem with performance, but in the film, I can¡¯t shoot like this."


    The first batch of project start-up funds of the Pacific Investment Foundation received 30 million U.S. dollars. Jos Weiden''s goal is to complete and finalize the script within six months.


    In addition, after discussing with Kevin Fitch, Ronan decided to shoot "The Avengers" into the first 3D movie in the Marvel Avengers universe.


    This is not for anything else, it is purely to increase business revenue.


    Ronan also took Kevin Fitch and Jos¨¦ Wyden to watch "Transformers" which will be released on the schedule of this year''s Independence Day, hoping that the special effects of "Avengers" can fully crush "Transformers".


    special effects production is also the top priority of this commercial production.


    The last weekend in May, before the traditional Memorial Day holiday in North America, two more major productions were released, namely Tom Cruise''s "Mission Impossible 3" and Universal Pictures'' "Fake Tenjin" 2".


    Ronan accepted Tom Cruise¡¯s invitation and went to the Oriental Theater in Hollywood to attend the premiere of "Mission Impossible 3".


    "Welcome, Ronan."


    In the VIP room of the theater, the host Tom Cruise and Ronan hugged and asked, "Where is Jesse? I''m an invitation to you two."


    Ronan simply explained: "She is preparing for a new project and is going to Boston with the director to inspect the location."


    Tom-Chris nodded slightly and asked, "I heard many people mention that Jesse is a workaholic?"


    Ronan has no need to deny: "Jesse is very caring about work."


    Will Smith also came over at this time, looking angrily at Ronan: "Ronan, you have gone on an evil way!"


    Ronan shrugged and said directly: "Will, I remember you are married, right?"


    Hearing this, Will Smith was speechless and could only shake his head.


    Tom Cruise added: "By the way, there is one thing that I forgot to tell you last time. I have talked with Brad Bird many times, and I think he is very suitable for the "Mission Impossible" series. The actor in the next movie."


    Brad-Bird is one of Pixar Studios'' five best players, and he has a contract with Pixar Studios.


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "As long as you have a talk with Brad Bird and Pixar Studio, I have no opinion."


    Tom Cruise said, "I''ll let them get in touch with them when I look back."


    There were other guests to receive, and Tom Cruise went to other places soon.


    Will Smith did not leave, and said to Ronan: "There have been some problems between Tom and Paramount Pictures recently."


    "I heard." Ronan said calmly: "The dispute over the interests of the "Mission Impossible" series is unavoidable. I believe Tom can solve it."


    The copyrights of this series are in the hands of Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures. As long as the new sequel is filmed, no one can get rid of it.


    It took such a long time from "Mission Impossible 2" to the third part. A considerable part of the reason is that the two parties did not negotiate the distribution of benefits.


    Entering the theater, Ronan''s seat is next to Shirley Lansing, the CEO of Paramount Pictures.


    This was obviously arranged deliberately.


    "Marvel''s superhero movies have succeeded one after another. It is gratifying." Shirley Lansing said congratulations, but she had her own calculations in her heart: "Such a large-scale production, the investment cost is huge, and it will be large-scale. Occupy capital flow. Ronan, haven''t you considered accepting foreign investment? Paramount Pictures is willing to share the risk and pressure for Relativity Entertainment."


    These words are quite beautiful, Ronan smiled and replied: "Thank you very much for the kindness of Paramount Pictures. Relativity Entertainment can bear this little pressure, so Paramount Pictures will not be troublesome."


    Shirley Lansing suddenly said: "What if Paramount Pictures returns all the copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series to Tom Cruise?"


    Hearing this, Ronan couldn''t help but glance at Shirley Lansing, and said in a flat and firm tone: "This is a problem between Paramount Pictures and Tom, and it has nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment."


    Shirley Lansing could feel Ronan''s attitude very determined, and finally did not say anything.


    Even if Shirley Lansing said these words, Ronan never considered Paramount Pictures'' so-called helping Relativity Entertainment to share the pressure and trouble.


    In this kind of huge affairs, he divides it very clearly, friendship belongs to friendship, and business belongs to business.


    It is impossible for Ronan to drag an extremely important part of the entire group company, even one of the future core operating projects, into a huge quagmire because of personal relationships.

 Chapter 1028： There is always a day to go home

    Although there has never been a movie starring in a movie with a box office of more than 100 million in North America, Tom Cruise''s market appeal is beyond doubt.


    The former Tom Cruise, in the later stage, can only rely on the "Mission Impossible" series to support the coffee.


    Because of Ronan''s relationship with Relativity Entertainment, especially last year''s "Infinite Walker" and the just-acquired Oscar for Best Actor Golden Man, Tom Cruise is far more appealing than ever, and is now one of the top superstars in Hollywood. One.


    Universal Pictures lacks Kim Kerry''s "Fake Celestial 2", it is impossible to be the opponent of "Mission Impossible 3".


    With a box office of nearly 60 million U.S. dollars, "Disc 3" became the North American box office champion this weekend before Memorial Day. "Fake Tenjin 2" ranked second with 31.19 million U.S. dollars and entered the third weekend screening of "Hulk" "Hulk" ranked third, with a box office revenue of $17.55 million that weekend.


    The North American box office of "Hulk" also exceeded 150 million US dollars in one fell swoop. According to the current box office trend, it is not too difficult for the North American box office to exceed 200 million US dollars.


    Overseas, as the film appeared in the film market of more countries and regions, the overseas box office of "Hulk" also exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    Although the global gross box office is expected to reach about 400 million US dollars, the hope that "Hulk" will recover all the investment through box office revenue alone is not high, and it still depends on the operation of the offline market.


    "Mission Impossible 3" was a successful box office in the first week. Whether Tom Cruise or Paramount Pictures, naturally want to shoot a sequel.


    Even though Tom Cruise has all kinds of problems, his professionalism and professional attitude need not be doubted.


    He quickly contacted Brad Bird and Pixar Studios, preparing to invite Brad Bird to be the director of "Mission Impossible 4".


    After "The Incredibles", Brad Bird did not start a new animated feature film business, and was also very interested in directing live-action films.


    Ronan and Pixar Studios will not set obstacles for the directors below.


    In the past, Ronan and Tom Cruise also imagined that they could completely take back the copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series from Paramount Pictures.


    But Paramount Pictures didn¡¯t let it go. The rest was useless.


    In the past few years, Paramount Pictures first suffered a setback in the face of Relativity Entertainment, and then failed to acquire DreamWorks, and its performance fell completely. Not only did it rank bottom among the six major Hollywood companies, its performance has long been surpassed by Relativity Entertainment, and even DreamWorks was inferior.


    is to have a huge film library and relatively complete marketing channels, otherwise Paramount Pictures will face an extremely severe situation.


    The "Mission Impossible" series can be said to be the only remaining facade and signature of the Paramount Pictures series of movies.


    In Burbank, in the studio of the Hughes Aircraft Factory, Ronan came out of the studio of the "Iron Man 2" crew and said to Jon Feiru who sent him: "My suggestion is to increase Iron Man and the future potential. Superhero interaction. You don¡¯t need to point out which superhero it is, but you can get one or two specious shots.


    Jon Feiru asked: "I have thought about it, such as Doctor Strange..."


    Ronan said, "I passed through the Jos-Weeden Gully. The parts of Doctor Strange and the New York Sanctuary can be placed in the final New York battle of "Avengers". Jon, I remember some of the Spider-Man and Iron Man comics. Inside, the two superheroes have a very close relationship, and Iron Man is to some extent Spider-Man¡¯s guide."


    Jon Feiru nodded slightly: "Previous manga had this part of the setting."


    Ronan added: "Find a little boy and directly interact with Tony Stark, without specifying that he is Peter Parker, but if Spider-Man can appear in the series in the future, he can use the trend to promote it and become a big gimmick. ."


    "No problem." Jon Feiru¡¯s biggest advantage is his strong execution. He first agreed, and then asked: "The copyright of Spider-Man in the future..."


    Ronan sighed: "Wait for the chance, Peter Parker will come home one day."


    Jon Feiru knew that this was not something a director could solve. After Ronan left, he returned to the studio and continued his work on "Iron Man 2."


    The production cost of this sequel movie rose to 170 million U.S. dollars, most of which came from the increase in staff salaries.


    Robert Downey Jr is a typical example. His pay for the second film soared to 6 million US dollars.


    The long contract signed by Marvel Entertainment with him effectively limits the excessive inflation of actors'' pay.


    The former Robert Downey Jr. can be said to have overwhelmed Marvel and even Disney.


    Ronan then went to another nearby studio converted from a hangar, where Lindsay Bill¡¯s "Hunger Games" crew is stationed.


    Before coming to the Hughes Aircraft Factory, the two parties had an appointment.


    Ronan wants to meet the director and heroine of this project.


    In the studio, in the producer''s office, Lindsay Bill introduces two women to Ronan.


    First, a middle-aged woman: "This is Director Patty Jenkins."


    Then came the brunette woman: "This is the actor Gail Gadot from Israel."


    Ronan first shook hands with Patty Jenkins and said: "Director Jenkins, we have seen before. The several films you directed are masterpieces."


    Patty Jenkins said with a smile: "It is an honor to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    Then, Ronan shook hands with Gail Gadot. The Israeli actress wore skinny jeans and high heels, her legs were extraordinarily long.


    "Hello, Miss Gadot." Ronan once left a very deep impression on Gal Gadot: "I hope you can bring us an unforgettable Katniss."


    Gail Gadot has participated in the Miss Universe contest. He is not someone who has never seen the world before. He didn''t show any contortion. He smiled and said, "I will do my best for this role."


    Ronan glanced at her extra slender figure because of her severe skinny, and bluntly said: "You need to strengthen exercise, Katniss is a very tough girl."


    Gail Gadot looked at Lindsay Bill and said, "The crew has made a fitness plan for me, and I am going to gain 10 pounds of muscle."


    Lindsay Bill also said: "I have hired professional coaches and nutritionists."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "Director Jenkins, I read your production plan, which is good."


    Patty-Jenkins quickly said: "This is my biggest feeling after reading the original. I found a balance with Lindsay and put Katniss in a dangerous environment."


    She thought for a while and further said: "We all agree to make Katniss the absolute core of the whole film. The male characters in the novel have a certain role and become Katniss'' supporting roles. This "Hunger Games" will explore the modern The chaotic and restless themes of the war include those involved in the fight and how they weave their lives and finally escaped from this smoke-filled place."


    Lindsay Bill then said: "Ronan, the creativity and setting of "The Hunger Games" come from you. I am the author, and Patty is in line with our philosophy. The film takes women as the absolute core, and the theme and background are very Cruel and dark."


    Gail Gadot is just a young actress without much acting experience. At this time, she can only listen to the words of the producer and director.


    The series of "The Hunger Games" is of immense value. Even if Ronan is assured of Lindsay Bill, he must meet director Patty Jenkins.


    Patty Jenkins¡¯s shooting concept is really reassuring: ¡°So, the film has shaped the character of Katniss, through her growth and evolution, to balance the dark and cruel elements-this extremely stubborn and stubborn girl, Eventually she will become a brave and principled hero. Even if she embarked on this adventure with skepticism at first, but for this she also received a powerful energy derived from love and sacrifice, not only For her family, there are strangers that she rarely cared about before."


    Ronan did not stay here much, and soon prepared to leave. Lindsay Bill accompanied him to the outside of the studio.


    "How is "Twilight" over there?" Ronan asked, looking at the studio under construction.


    Lindsay Bill replied briefly: "The filming of "New Moon" has been finished, and post-production is in progress. I have communicated well with the Embassy Pictures. Next year, the plotter will be released on time."


    She paused for a while, and then said, "If nothing else, "The Hunger Games" can be released on the holiday file next year, or early in 2009."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Pay attention to the original novels Driven by the promotion of Relativity Entertainment and Random House, the "Hunger Games" series of novels have sold amazingly in recent months, especially the movies. After the announcement of the project, the popularity has also risen unprecedentedly. In North America alone, the total number of novel sales has soared from 16 million to the current 35 million.


    Especially the first novel, it has been on the best seller list of The New York Times for more than 180 weeks for three consecutive years.


    In April of this year, among the top 30 popular cultural terms in North America assessed by the Los Angeles Times, the "beneficial country" of Katniss'' life also occupies a position.


    It can be said that the novel has laid a good foundation for film adaptation.


    Returning to the Century City Relativity Building from Burbank, Connie came over as soon as Ronan entered the office and said, "Miss Felton is back. I just called your office."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I see."


    He returned to the office and called Jessica Felton back. Jessica Felton seemed to be busy with the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4", and the two did not say a few words. , Agreed to go back together after get off work, and hung up.


    Just after putting down the phone, Connie informed Ronan again that Uvi-Bauer had come and sent a script at the same time.


    Uvi-Bauer seemed to be in a hurry and hurriedly handed the script to Ronan and left.


    This script is exactly the idea that Brother Bao mentioned about the magical version of Washington. He moved quickly and has already written the first draft script.

 Chapter 1029： Get what you want

    In the car going back, Ronan looked at Uvi Bauer''s script, which aroused the curiosity of Jessica Felton.


    Jessica Felton asked, "Can I see it?"


    Ronan handed it to her and said, "The story that Uvi-Bauer just wrote has not been polished by a screenwriter."


    "The German director?" Jessica Felton became more curious: "Hollywood...well, there are very few directors like him in the world."


    Ronan laughed: "Indeed, there are very few such directors."


    Jessica Felton read the script with great interest, and the more she looked at it, the more interesting she asked: "I remember that Shahai Entertainment initiated a project called "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" last year. The director seems to be Uvi Bao Oh, is this the same type."


    "Basically, it''s like Washington''s axe in the script, and it''s in Lincoln''s hands later." Ronan simply said: "Uvi-Bauer plans to shoot a magical version of the American president and historical celebrity film universe."


    Jessica Felton asked: "Like the Marvel Cinematic Universe?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Almost." He briefly introduced: ""Vampire Hunter Lincoln" is the beginning, then this is about Washington, and the details will depend on Uvi-Bauer''s plan, which is roughly the United States. Founding father of the country or other founding celebrities."


    "A low-cost B-level film?" Jessica Felton asked again.


    Ronan told the truth: "Uvi-Bauer can shoot freely within the cost of 10 million U.S. dollars. With his current appeal, it is not difficult to achieve profitability, but no matter how high the investment is, it is difficult to say, and the greater possibility is a loss. "


    Jessica Felton nodded slowly, carefully read the script, read it for a while, and said, "This is a fusion of Cthulhu''s worldview and setting, right?"


    Ronan said: "Uvi-Bauer plans to put the entire series in the world of Cthulhu, telling the story of the founding fathers of the United States who established this country from a wild and terrifying world."


    But Uvi-Bauer¡¯s story is not the same as Ronan¡¯s first thought when he talked about "Cherry Blossom Washington".


    Ronan was influenced by the Internet. At the beginning, he considered a version of the sky bombing so that he could have a backup plan when Uvi-Bauer could not open his mind.


    Roughly Virginia is a barren wilderness. The humans who crossed the ocean to establish colonization here can only survive in the cracks of various horror and horror. There is a horror dominator in Virginia, which is a mutated ancient cherry tree. , It is the scariest monster in Virginia.


    The young Washington, the son of a planter in an ordinary human settlement, has been alone since he was a child, and determined to change the world. At the age of twelve, he created a super battle axe. He grew up in the expectation of countless people and killed the horrible cherry tree. Virginia brought hope, and from then on was nicknamed "Cherry Blossom Axe", and finally embarked on the road of contending for world hegemony.


    Cherry blossoms in Washington, DC is also a common stalk on the Internet about foreign countries.


    There are many similar stalks.


    For example, many people are always dissatisfied with the life in front of them, and feel that the life outside is exceptionally beautiful.


    In the eyes of these people, it can be roughly summed up like this.


    The American domineering passport, the German conscience sewer; the national medical care in Somalia, and the Russian free room; the Indian Ganges river is effective, the island country¡¯s summer camp croaks; being splashed with coffee Thatcher, the tip of the tongue is very beautiful in South Korea, and the British gentleman¡¯s manner Democratic Iraq, Afghanistan has less freedom and wars; Ukraine has all the votes, Bhutan has a high quality of life...


    Of course, monks from outside will recite sutras, and the moon overseas is particularly round, which is also a common situation in the world.


    Uvi-Bauer completed the script independently, although the script needs other screenwriters to supplement and polish, Ronan also considers the director to give priority to his own story.


    In Hollywood, Cthulhu movies are very rare and belong to an absolute subcategory of movie genres.


    But the story of Cthuluga, the founding father of the United States, should arouse some people''s interest and attention.


    After Jessica Felton read the script, she returned it to Ronan and asked: "You went to Lindsay''s crew today? Did she go well?"


    "Soon." Ronan collected the script and said, "The director and heroine have been finalized."


    Jessica Felton said: "Gail Gadot? It''s really her, that heroine is good, has experience in the army, it is difficult to find such actors in Hollywood, very suitable for Katniss."


    Ronan said casually: "Do you know, Jesse? I saw her today, and suddenly thought of Wonder Woman. If we can get the movie rights of Wonder Woman from Warner Bros. and DC Comics, maybe she will play Wonder Woman. The heroine is also good."


    "Isn''t it right?" Jessica Felton was the first reaction: "Wonder Woman is..."


    She glanced at her **** and said, "Can you get the movie rights to Wonder Woman?"


    Ronan said directly: "No, Warner Bros. and DC Comics will not give way in the first half of Wonder Woman."


    The negotiations between the two sides are still in a see-saw. The copyright of the remake of "Cry of the Clown" and "A Star Is Born" has long been agreed, and the copyright of "Suicide Squad" including Harley Quinn is not a problem.


    Relativity Entertainment gave up the film and television adaptation copyright of "Wonder Woman", and instead talked to Warner Bros. about these compensations other than copyright.


    After all, Ronan is the producer of the new "Batman" series of films. Many news is not hidden from him. Warner Bros. plans to continue filming a sequel after "The Dark Knight Rises" to achieve seamless connection with the Justice League series.


    The larger the future plans of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, the stronger the capital for relativity entertainment negotiations.


    After returning to the manor and having dinner together, Ronan and Jessica Felton went directly to the master bedroom on the third floor with a tacit understanding, what about Washington DC, what is the copyright of Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn, It doesn''t matter anymore.


    The next day, Ronan got up early in the morning and ran in the morning. When he came back, he saw Jessica Felton sitting in a daze in front of the makeup mirror.


    Ronan went over and held her shoulders from behind: "What''s the matter?"


    Jessica Felton was staring at herself in the mirror for a while before she said: "Ronan, do you think I have changed?"


    Ronan took a step back and looked carefully through the mirror: "Your chest seems to be smaller than before? Is this my illusion?"


    Jessica Felton had the urge to roll her eyes, pointed to the corner of her eye and said, "Have you seen it? Can you see the crow''s feet."


    Ronan moved forward again and looked carefully for a while before he said, "Where is it? I can''t see it."


    This insignificant crow''s feet pattern is a normal natural law of human beings.


    Jessica Felton sighed slightly: "This shows that I am also getting old."


    Even a career woman like Jessica Felton still cares about her looks.


    Ronan remembers very clearly. When I first met Jessica Felton, no matter what the residence was, Jessica Felton was always glamorous in front of others.


    Probably only the woman herself can see this wrinkle that can be regarded as non-existent in Ronan''s opinion.


    Jessica Felton said in a rare heavy tone: "Have we been a little over-raining recently?"


    "No, you think too much." Ronan hugged her from behind and said with relief: "This is a normal change of people. We have been in Hollywood for so many years. Isn''t it clear that the goddess of immortality never existed. The so-called immortality? It''s just the result of cosmetics and knives."


    Jessica Felton thought of the zombie faces and said, "It''s horrible to use a knife in the face."


    Ronan smiled, and said with relief: "Wrinkles are not the gift of time? With your natural beauty, you can withstand the test of any wrinkles, I think, the faint vicissitudes of age that make you more beautiful This is also the maturity and charm that has been condensed over the years."


    Jessica Felton turned around and leaned against Ronan: "You can talk like this."


    Luo Nan Zhenger said: "Jesse, do you know what is the most romantic thing in my heart?"


    Jessica Felton was very cooperative and asked, "What?"


    Ronan said affectionately: "We grow old together."


    Upon hearing this, Jessica Felton hugged Ronan tightly, obviously affected by the atmosphere: "I... Ronan, I am emotional, we are late and all right, right?"


    Ronan hugged her directly: "My dear, we are absent from work today."


    In the first week of June, after more than a month of see-saw negotiations, as the release date of "The Dark Knight" is approaching step by step, and the popularity of the film continues to rise, Warner Bros. has invested in the new "Batman" series of films. Income and other matters finally reached an agreement with Relativity Entertainment.


    According to the agreement between the two parties Relativity Entertainment will automatically give up all investment and revenue sharing rights for the subsequent sequels of the new "Batman" movie including "The Dark Knight Rises".


    The two Batman movies that ¡¡¡¡ participated in the investment, "The Hour of War", the box office and all peripheral revenue sharing, until the end of this year.


    The box office of "The Dark Knight" is divided into all the surroundings, as of the end of 2008.


    Of course, the premise of the latter is that Warner Bros. must follow the established distribution strategy to push "The Dark Knight" into the global film market on schedule.


    The subsequent "Batman" sequel movie has nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment.


    In order to reach this agreement and recover all the rights and interests of the "Batman" movie, Warner Bros. also paid a high price to Relativity Entertainment.


    First, all the remake rights of the two old films "Cry of the Clown" and "The Birth of a Star", and then the right to adapt the suicide squad including Harley Quinn and the surrounding characters of DC Comics.


    This certainly does not involve famous characters such as Batman and the Joker.


    As one of the three giants of justice, Wonder Woman, there is no certainty about the copyright.


    Finally, Relativity Entertainment won another 20 million US dollars in cash compensation from Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    With the huge influence of the new "Batman" series and the predictable revenue capability, Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. can''t say who earns and loses, they can only say what they want.


    From the first weekend of June, Embassy Pictures will promote the release of two films this month, namely "Cars 2" and "Teddy Bear".

 Chapter 1030： Lightning McQueen

    Once Ronan was on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, animated films were all grouped together to be released on the International Children¡¯s Day. However, Americans rarely have the concept of International Children¡¯s Day, and naturally there is no such thing as a June 1 animation movie schedule.


    This is a strange country. Many international festivals originated in the United States, but most Americans don¡¯t care about festivals. They may have never heard of them.


    In 2001, the United Church in the White Room was called the Pig¡¯s Head. The United Church publicly announced that June 3 would be the National Children¡¯s Day, but Children¡¯s Day was not widely accepted in the United States because of the church and the government¡¯s initiative.


    The North American release schedule of "Cars" is the first weekend of June.


    Relativity Entertainment was suggested by Ronan. After a preliminary market survey, he had high hopes for this animated feature film by Pixar Studios. Since the Oscars, he has continuously carried out various publicity and marketing activities and united multiple partners.


    After the release of various character posters and several trailers, Embassy Pictures cooperated with McDonald''s to launch the Lightning McQueen package and the "Cars 2" collection card event.


    At the same time, various car models including Lightning McQueen launched in cooperation with Hasbro have been launched, winning the hearts of many boys.


    After ¡¡¡¡ etc. gained some momentum, Relativity Entertainment convened media and car fan groups to hold a number of commemorative activities including but not limited to racing cars on the famous Highway 66.


    This is a country that lives on cars. The popularity of car culture is far beyond imagination.


    The activity on the special highway No. 66 attracted a lot of attention.


    This is the most historic highway in the United States.


    For Americans, Highway 66 is like a mirror, reflecting the various historical changes that have occurred in the United States.


    During the Second World War, Highway 66 was once used as a military route for the transportation of military supplies. At the same time, it was also the mother''s road that country singers have been singing. It has been passed down from the ancestors of the United States to today.


    Whether you are an American or a person who has lived in the United States, whether you know more or less about it, they have more or less experienced the blessings of Highway 66. It has a sacred meaning like a totem.


    It is undeniable that with the development of the times, Highway 66 began to decline, and the small towns along the way gradually became desolate.


    In order to create a super animation series, Relativity Entertainment has invested a lot of resources in "Cars", far exceeding last year''s "The Incredibles" and the upcoming "Ratuitouille" on holiday this year.


    Only in the promotion and distribution, the Embassy Pictures has set a global budget of 130 million U.S. dollars for "Automobile."


    This has completely exceeded the production cost of the film.


    Driven by the huge platform of Relativity Entertainment and the complete marketing channels of the Embassy Films, "Cars 2" broke out with great market vitality before it was released. Various offline peripherals including Lightning McQueen, only North America In one place, the sales channel belonging to Relativity Entertainment has more than 15 million US dollars in revenue.


    Before the first weekend of June, Embassy Pictures held the premiere of "Cars."


    In order to fit the plot and atmosphere of the film, the premiere was held in the old dock area of ??Santa Monica at the end of "Highway 66", and it was held in the open air.


    Although Ronan did not go, all the five Pixar Tigers will be there.


    Under the creation of Relativity Entertainment, this animated feature film produced and directed by John Lasseter is amazing.


    John Lasseter positioned "Cars 2" as the most humanized film in Pixar''s history. The story itself represents a real experience for most Americans.


    Which boy has never been fascinated by mechanical things? Especially cars.


    John Lasseter has a deeper relationship with this. As the son of a dealer of Chevrolet cars, John Lasseter almost spent his entire childhood with car models in his father''s office.


    His first formal job when he was 16 was a part-time job in his father''s car factory...


    To use John Lasseter¡¯s exaggerated words in an interview: ¡°The blood in my veins belongs to my animation business; and in my arteries, gasoline flows-when they finally converge in my heart Time, the passion that can be generated represents the limit of my life."


    As in the past, this is not a work to coax children. Although it is a CG animation feature film, it adheres to the philosophy of Pixar Studios for all ages.


    Similarly, similar to the past protagonists such as Hooker Cowboys, Buzz Lightyear, and Nemo, the characters in the film have distinct flaws.


    There is no one without shortcomings, and those with shortcomings are not necessarily unlovable.


    Pride, confusion, mutual help, humanity, touch, return, love, and flawed and happy ending, can be described as a typical Pixar-like role and plot.


    To a certain extent, "Cars" is an inspirational film with a mixed road film and a nostalgic type. The protagonist Lightning McQueen gained the care of a group of car friends and realized it during the process of crossing Route 66. Self-worth.


    While inspiring, this film does not forget to promote the spiritual characteristics of American highway movies, that is, freedom of choice and infinite inner boundaries. Highway 66 was built in 1926 and traverses the Midwestern hinterland of the United States from Chicago to Southern California. It can be described as a material symbol of the pioneering spirit of the United States.


    Anthropomorphic gives the car body language and thought character. The most classic settings are the "Burst Tooth" trailer, the "Beetle version" Little Flying Insect, and the "Dolly" tractor and "Monster" Combein appearing in guest appearances. Many viewers may be quietly awakened from the long-lost innocence, immersed in joy, anger, sorrow and joy along with the plot.


    In particular, Lightning McQueen, who was imprisoned in a small town isolated from the outside world, received the baptism of human feelings and the cold world that he had no time to experience. Friendship can color selfishness; equality dwarfs the arrogance that discriminates against the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled; Love makes the head occupied by utilitarian find that life can be more beautiful.


    When he was dragged back to the real world again, perhaps he really understood the happiness of letting go.


    Although Pixar Studios uses several new technologies such as ray tracing in this film, the story told is also quite good, but in all fairness, the quality of "Cars 2" in the long animated films that Pixar has launched can only be regarded as ordinary.


    After the film was released, the reputation among the audience was not that good. The audience in the theater only scored "A-". Compared with the past animation feature films of Pixar Studio, it can be described by word of mouth.


    Before, which animated feature film from Pixar Studios was released, not from the media to the film critics to the general audience, all were well received.


    "Cars" was not well received, and a voice gradually appeared.


    Many film critics began to promote this view in the column: After the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, the Pixar Studio, which originally insisted on artistic creation, has been soaked in the business and money of Relativity Entertainment, and it is no longer the Pixar studio before. .


    It sounds like the previous Pixar studio was not commercial.


    In the eyes of these people, all are selectively ignored. The former owner and dictator-like boss of Pixar Studios was a businessman named Steve Jobs.


    By the way, "Cars" is indeed a bit rougher. For example, the environment rendering and drawing in the production process takes more than four times faster than when rendering "The Incredibles".


    Even so, on average, the "rendering work" for each frame of this film is more than 17 hours!


    Use such a complicated process to complete a one and a half hour long animated feature film? It feels terrible to think about it.


    Although word-of-mouth declined after its release, under the operation of Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures, the box office revenue of "Cars" still topped the crowd.


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America, "Cars 2" won the box office of 68.87 million US dollars in 4285 theaters, suppressing all the films released in the same theater in North America, and airborne the North American box office leader!


    Animation movies have a longer life cycle in theaters, often far exceeding live-action movies. Embassy Pictures and both have made box office predictions for "Cars", and the results are not much different.


    It is estimated that the final North American box office of this animated feature film will be around $260 million.


    Of course, comparing the film¡¯s US$120 million production cost and the US$130 million global advertising costs, the North American box office revenue is simply impossible to recover the cost even if it is predicted that the world may reach US$550 million The total box office income of the company cannot recover the investment of "Automobile."


    However, whether it is Relativity Entertainment or Embassy Pictures, basically they are not worried about the return and profit of this animated feature film.


    Because the sales of peripheral products can only be described as extremely hot compared to the box office of the film.


    As early as before the film¡¯s release, under the strong promotion of Relativity Entertainment, various derivatives of "Cars" have been distributed all over the world. Corresponding to the film¡¯s excellent box office performance, the derivatives have been well received by teenagers, especially those The boy¡¯s welcome took only three days. Only the car models and toys of the characters such as Lightning McQueen sold nearly 40 million US dollars in sales in North America.


    All related peripheral products, the combined sales in the global market have exceeded 70 million US dollars.


    In the past, even for animated movies whose derivative sales far exceeded the box office, their derivative value was closely related to the film''s box office. The derivative value shown in "Cars" is simply a typical example.


    The former "Cars 2" is one of Ronan¡¯s most impressive animated films. This is not how wonderful the film is. It¡¯s about listening to professionals from the film industry in a training session. As of 2011, even if not Calculating the global box office, the "Cars 2" series has also brought Disney and Pixar more than $6 billion in revenue.


    This mediocre film is the one with the highest creation value among all the works of Pixar Studios.

 Chapter 1031： Really ruined childhood

    When it was released in North America for ten days, the North American box office of "Cars" was less than 120 million U.S. dollars. However, North American peripheral products and several peripheral licenses negotiated quickly have already brought more than 100 million U.S. dollars in revenue to Relativity Entertainment. The cost is extremely low and the profit margin is amazing.


    As the film was released overseas, the global box office was less than 200 million U.S. dollars, but various offline revenues exceeded 200 million.


    The various surroundings of this animated feature film are sweeping North America and the entire Western world at an incredible speed.


    Of course, it is no longer the girls who gave generously this time, but the boys.


    Various car surroundings attracted the attention of the boys and made them untie their pockets.


    This can be regarded as a very peculiar movie in Hollywood history. Soon after the film was released, the sales of derivatives completely surpassed the box office.


    Fortunately, under Ronan''s decision, the entire Relativity Entertainment was prepared in advance to maximize the derivative value of an animated film.


    Unlike previous animated films, there are always quite a few female consumers. The vast majority of consumers in "Cars" are men. This is as early as the expectations of Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment, both in terms of products and marketing strategies. , Are also completely biased towards men.


    If you say "Disney''s princess movies are the favorites of girls", Relativity Entertainment is to make "Cars 2" the favorite movie surroundings of boys.


    To this end, Relativity Entertainment and Pixar Studios have made preparations early. As soon as "Cars" was released in North America, they began to prepare for the derivative dramas of the film. After all, based on the development trend of various peripheral incomes, the expected profits are too much. It''s amazing.


    This animated feature film creates a world of cars. The first one just shows the "tip of the iceberg" of this magical car world. There is still too much content to be discovered. There are too many stories that can happen in the car world. These stories Will be closely connected with "Cars."


    In addition, as the most popular toy besides Lightning McQueen, Pixar Studios will produce an independent short film series for the trailer die. Just like the "Transformers" cartoon for Transformers, the animated short film is aimed at the peripheral market. .


    It is logical, "Cars 2" naturally entered the agenda.


    Pixar Studio will select a team to produce a sequel to this series.


    The income of ¡¡¡¡''s animated feature films is directly related to the studio''s project budget.


    Ronan considered that it would take years to wait for "Cars 2" to be released, and after a peak in sales of peripheral products, it is bound to slow down gradually, so he decided to let Pixar Studio create the "Cars.Toon" series of animated short films.


    This also meets the needs of Netflix. A TV series of "Cars 2" broadcast on Netflix''s streaming media platform is initially planned to have three seasons, which will run through the three years waiting for "Cars 2" to be released.


    There will definitely be some new characters in these short films, expanding the star lineup of "Cars. Toon". Ronan also plans to make "Cars. Toon" unique and establish a "Cars. Toon" studio to handle related work, specifically to promote the surroundings Product sales.


    In the past, any animation projects of Relativity Entertainment, including "Little Pig Peppa", have never enjoyed this kind of treatment.


    The revenue from various offline channels of "Cars" has grown too fast, and its explosive power on peripheral derivatives has surpassed all previous Hollywood animated feature films, and even live-action movies.


    The world¡¯s highest-selling film currently sold around the world is the "Star Wars" series.


    Limited to the age and the cold reception that "Star Wars: A New Hope" suffered when it was first released, the sales of peripheral derivatives of this sci-fi masterpiece by George Lucas will certainly not be comparable to "Cars" in the same period after its release.


    Another giant movie series with sales revenue around it is "Harry Potter". Even if "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" was released a few years ago, it swept the United Kingdom, the United States and the whole world, and the peripheral revenue during the same period was still worse than that of "Cars." A big chunk.


    The global box office has not exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars. Relativity Entertainment¡¯s offline peripheral and derivative revenues first exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars.


    The box office is divided into various links, and the figure in the hands of Relativity Entertainment can eventually reach one-third of the global box office.


    But the profit margins around it are scary.


    As long as the possibility of obtaining high profits can be seen, a huge commercial group like Relativity Entertainment will run over all obstacles like a torrent of water to maximize profits.


    In addition to formal business methods, publicity and hype are essential.


    In mid-June, Relativity Entertainment filed a lawsuit against a studio located in the small city of Valencia, suing the other party for malicious registration of "Cars 2" related domain names and illegal use of lightning McQueen and other roles on the Internet. Image for commercial promotion.


    The hot peripheral sales of "Cars 2" is not a secret. It has been paid attention to by many media. The appearance of this lawsuit has provided excellent hype for newspapers and online media. This is just to continue to maintain the popularity. One of many propaganda methods.


    Of course, the revenue from promotion and marketing are all plans considered and implemented by Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures. Apart from cooperating with the promotion, Pixar Studio will not participate in it.


    From the earliest acquisition of Pixar Studios to the big sales around "Cars 2", Ronan''s thinking has always been very clear. Pixar Studios does not have to consider anything other than film creation when making movies.


    Ronan said to the management of Pixar Studios, including John Lasseter: "If we can make excellent animated films, we can keep the sales machine moving!"


    Regarding this, Pixar Studios is undoubtedly very successful.


    And Pixar Studios has almost achieved another point-Pixar''s movies have no specific audience group, and good movies should not be divided into people and children.


    Today''s Relativity Entertainment, its film project income is less and less dependent on the box office, and even the proportion of DVD revenue is shrinking year by year, relying on the group company¡¯s huge derivatives industry chain, various offline peripheral derivatives and licensed revenue dramas increase.


    The cinema projection and DVD playback of the movie project are increasingly shifting towards a feature-length advertisement.


    In the third week of the release, various peripheral products of "Cars" are not only filled with channels for Relativity Entertainment and partners, but also for Amazon, Walmart and Disney boutiques.


    Anyone who opens Netflix¡¯s DVD business further expands the film and television entertainment product platform, can see more than 200 "Cars" derivatives sold on the Internet.


    Small balloons used to celebrate festivals, to large three-piece suits for sleeping, Lightning McQueen and its partners cover all aspects of children''s daily life.


    even the Lightning McQueen version of the parent-child outfit.


    Under the development of Relativity Entertainment, whether it is a father, mother or child, "Cars" has prepared corresponding derivative surroundings for all members of the entire family.


    Therefore, it is not surprising that "Cars" can burst with such a huge market energy.


    Outside of North America, the film¡¯s box office and surrounding response are also quite good, the global box office smoothly exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars, and the peripheral products continued to be sold.


    At the same time, "Cars" also entered the market on the other side of the Pacific.


    But like the past Pixar animated feature films, the box office response was mediocre, and the sales of genuine peripherals introduced by many theaters were also low.


    It can be said that "Cars" did not knock on the door of the movie market through animation, and at the same time did not cause a boom in the children''s derivatives market.


    The genuine peripherals introduced here are mainly car toys. Among them, the highest sales volume is the alloy car series toys that children can easily hold and play with.


    But the minimum price of a single model is 59 yuan to 299 yuan, which is really a lot of money for consumers in this era.


    "Cars" can make a lot of money on a global scale with the mature industry chain of relativity entertainment, but in the market on the other side of the Pacific, the beautiful dream of derivative sales being several times the box office income of animated movies is simply difficult to realize.


    On the third weekend of June, due to the lack of major productions that have an absolute dominant position, many large and medium-sized productions in the North American film market have landed collectively. I hope to take advantage of this gap and grab the opportunity to be on the top of the North American box office charts.


    New Line Pictures¡¯ "Rush Hour 3", Universal Pictures¡¯ "My Grand Gay Wedding", and Relativity Entertainment¡¯s "Teddy Bear are probably affected by the hot box office this summer. Each of the three large-scale films performed well.


    The worst-performing "My Grand Gay Wedding" also received 34.12 million US dollars in the first weekend and three days.


    As the sequel "Rush Hour 3", the North American opening weekend even got 50.23 million US dollars.


    But with such results, I still can''t sit on the throne of the North American box office chart.


    Unexpectedly, this weekend¡¯s box office champion was snatched by James Franco and a super-yellow teddy bear.


    "Teddy Bear" overwhelmed all its competitors, North America opened painting three days, and got 55.44 million US dollars!


    Since the production cost of the film is only 35 million US dollars, such a box office can be described as a big hit.


    This Teddy with a cute skin, violently smokes and behaves indecently. It is really a work that ruined the three views of childhood.


    Even in Hollywood, there are very few movies like "Teddy Bear" that want to subvert the audience''s memories.


    Those who see the title and think it is a children''s film will definitely go to the wrong set.


    Who would have thought that such a pornographic gangster movie could sell so well? ?


    Perhaps, every man has a Teddy in his heart.


    Or maybe, the audience is used to watching those cat-and-dog-style family comedies, tired of the so-called growth stories in which the plush toys are the protagonists, so when a person likes swearing, like vertical middle finger, like bubble sister paper, like smoking weed The teddy bears come alive now, as if collectively being hit by a superb point.

 Chapter 1032： Go hand in hand

    The big sales of the two movies in June are undoubtedly good news for Relativity Entertainment, especially "Teddy Bear", which is a surprise in the eyes of many people.


    The protagonist James Franco, a weird guy who is determined to take the **** route, and Seth Rogen, who has cooperated with Shahai Entertainment several times, launched a new project, and wanted to adapt the famous TV series "Dragon" in the 1980s. "Tiger Boys" was filmed into a comedy movie.


    Their two plans were directed by Seth Rogen, and then Seth Rogen and James Franco co-starred.


    "Dragon Tiger Youth Team" had a lot of fame back then, and it was also a famous work by Johnny Depp.


    The project plan was quickly transferred to Ronan¡¯s office. Ronan was very optimistic about Seth Rogen and James Franco.


    Not to mention past memories, in recent years, Seth Rogen and James Franco have cooperated with Sandsea Entertainment and have achieved good commercial results in comedy movies.


    But this project has one of the biggest problems. As an old work, "Dragon Tiger Boys" definitely involves copyright issues.


    Ronan asked Connie to check that the copyright of "Dragon Tiger Boys" is currently in the hands of Sony Columbia Pictures. If this project is to be established, the copyright issue must first be resolved.


    Sony Columbia Pictures is considered to have a relatively good relationship among the six major Hollywood entertainment companies, and there is some hope of getting the copyright.


    Ronan called Robert Lee and asked him to negotiate with James Franco and Seth Rogen to try to buy the adaptation rights from Sony Columbia Pictures.


    If it doesn¡¯t work, just recreate the script, but this is the last option.


    has the copyright, it is "Dragon and Tiger Boys", which is an adaptation of the popular drama of the year, and naturally has an audience base.


    If there is no copyright, it is an original work.


    Like the "Batman" movie series, it was jointly invested and filmed with Sony Columbia Pictures, and Relativity Entertainment is also acceptable.


    At the beginning of this month, Relativity Entertainment reached an agreement with Warner Bros. to obtain the remake copyrights of "Cry of the Clown" and "A Star Is Born", and the film and television adaptation copyrights of "Suicide Squad".


    Now that the copyright is available, it must not be wasted.


    "Suicide Squad" and "The Birth of a Star" don''t worry, it''s not too late to wait a few years to prepare.


    As a typical horror film "Cry Clown", you can start planning now.


    The original film of ¡¡¡¡ is Stephen King¡¯s novel, which was bought out by Warner Bros. as early as the end of the eighties. It was filmed by Tommy Lee Wallace in 1991.


    The novel is basically the same as the main line of the movie. It tells the strange appearance of an odd person who looks like a clown in a small American town. His appearance is not to bring joy to people, but to terrorize the children everywhere, even bringing them terrible bad luck or causing death. The protagonists defeated the clowns, but after many years, the evil clowns reappeared in the small town to harm the world. The grown-up friends need to work together to fight the evil.


    This movie is different from the one Ronan has seen in his memory. It tells the story of the protagonists fighting against the scary clowns from teenagers to adulthood.


    The one that Ronan watched was over when the friends defeated the clown in their youth, and the subsequent adult content was divided into a sequel.


    This may make the content of the two films more substantial.


    The key point is that if both films can be successful, the commercial benefits will far exceed one.


    Therefore, Ronan did not hesitate to get the plan quickly, and then transferred to the screenwriters of Shahai Entertainment to further create the script and perfect the plan.


    "Cry Clown" will shoot at least two parts. If it succeeds in succession and the market responds well, it is not impossible to have a trilogy.


    Of course, if this film is to be successful, the sentiment card must also be played well.


    ''S first movie was so popular, to a large extent, it was also because of the feelings that this bowl of rice was too delicious for a considerable number of viewers.


    Ronan originally planned to find Wen Ziren as the producer. After all, he is the best director and producer of horror films within Relativity Entertainment, but Wen Ziren is preparing to shoot "The Soul" and also take care of the "Saw Horror" series. I can''t cope with the time and energy.


    At present, the "horror movie universe" that Wen Ziren is responsible for is advancing step by step. "Latent" will be released by Embassy Pictures in the second half of the year, and "The Soul" has also set the schedule for next year.


    In addition, the "Annabelle" project has also been confirmed, and the script is completed by Wen Ziren.


    But it is impossible for Wen Ziren to be the director of all the films of the "horror movie universe". He will also serve as a producer on the "Annabelle" project and then recruit suitable horror directors.


    Wen Ziren and Luo Nangou passed. After watching the finished screening of "Zombie Paradise", he intended that the director of this zombie film Drew Gundam would direct "Annabel".


    Ronan did not interfere too much, and agreed with Drew Gundam as a candidate.


    Although Drew Gundam''s "Zombieland" has not yet been released, it has received unanimous praise in the internal screenings and screenings. It can be said that the shooting has produced a masterpiece of the zombie type.


    Drew Gundam is also willing to continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Promoted by Ronan himself, the preliminary work of "Cry Cry Clown" is progressing extremely fast. This kind of horror film does not require star actors, does not require much production, and the remake copyright obtained from Warner Bros. also has sufficient rights to adapt, and does not require Deal with Stephen King.


    Stephen King is indeed a **** in the minds of many horror film lovers, but no company likes to invite a **** back to its crew.


    The adaptation project team does not need to deal with Stephen King at all.


    Shahai Entertainment has made a preliminary plan. "The Clown" will be in charge of Doug Davis, the deputy director of the production department, and the director needs to be recruited.


    The project budget is not high, and only US$20 million has been allocated for the time being.


    At the same time, Jeremy Abrams¡¯s new project has entered the filming stage, and the crew officially launched in New York this week.


    As the most destroyed city in the world, New York will once again be devastated in science fiction movies.


    Affected by the success of "District Nine", Jeff Abrams will also be filmed in a pseudo-documentary DV method.


    The difference is that Jeff Abrams intends to use the first perspective.


    This film, which has been named "The Clover Archives", will be released next year.


    The success of "District Nine" also strengthened Jeremy Abrams'' confidence.


    From April to late June, after ten weeks of screenings, the theater life of "District Nine" has come to an end.


    This type of film uses exaggerated marketing to attract audiences into the theater. The production itself is relatively rough, and it is difficult to guarantee long-term screening. It is a typical film that just runs away.


    The reputation of the initial hype dropped a lot after a long time of screenings. For example, IMDB dropped below eight points.


    Fortunately, in terms of business, it has reached the expectations of Relativistic Entertainment. Although it is far less than "Blair the Witch", which is also a model of viral marketing, the income of the film can still be described as amazing relative to investment.


    "The Ninth District" received $115.66 million in the box office in North America during the ten-week screening time, achieving the achievement of four times the production cost of the North American box office.


    Single the North American box office is divided into one item, Relativity Entertainment not only recovered all the investment in the "Ninth District", but also realized nearly tens of millions of dollars in profits.


    On the overseas side, the response of "The Ninth District" has been much poorer. It is currently entering overseas markets one after another, and the total overseas box office is less than 30 million US dollars.


    such a medium-to-low investment movie, can have such commercial results, it is already considered commendable.


    No one can compare science fiction movies of this type and investment with first-line commercial productions.


    The last weekend of June arrives. Faced with the newly released Sony Columbia Pictures animated feature film "Surfing Penguin", many films under Relativity Entertainment still maintain a relatively stable box office trend.


    "Teddy Bear" is not like most **** comedies. It maintains an unusually stable box office trend. The box office fell by only a little more than 40% the following weekend, and it received another $33.56 million in North America. The cumulative total has reached US$126.87 million.


    For low- and medium-cost R-rated comedies, this is too good to have a good box office performance.


    The box office trend of "Cars" is not as stable as the past Pixar studio''s animated feature film but the North American box office revenue is also close to 200 million US dollars.


    Peripheral income is even more amazing, North American peripheral derivatives plus various licenses, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s income has reached 200 million US dollars.


    And for a long time in the future, peripherals and copyrights will bring far and constant high income to Relativity Entertainment.


    It took Disney only a few short years to obtain billions of dollars in revenue through the omni-channel operation of Cars.


    Relativistic Entertainment, although there is still a gap compared with the previous Disney animation peripheral operations, it can still achieve huge profits.


    Another film "The Hulk" released by Embassy Pictures in the summer file, the North American box office is slowly moving towards 250 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 400 million US dollars.


    With this big investment and big production, Relativity Entertainment is not difficult to pay back through online and offline operations.


    Next month, Relativity Entertainment will still have two films released, namely "Transformers" on the schedule of Independence Day and the latest animated feature film "Kung Fu Panda" by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    The latter continues the usual style of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, the production cost is not high, only 75 million US dollars.


    "Transformers" is the first-line key movie project with high investment in Relativity Entertainment.


    However, the various advertisements and sponsors flooded in the film have brought nearly 40 million US dollars in revenue to Relativity Entertainment. .


    Never doubt Michael Bay¡¯s ability to plant ads.


    Near the end of July, Embassy Pictures began to prepare for the final release of "Transformers".

 Chapter 1033： Transformers

    "In the 1980s, a group of living robots came to our planet from Cybertron and fought an extremely fierce war. After more than 20 years, they made a comeback and started a new desperate battle. Fighting, catastrophe is approaching, which side are you on, is it Autobot or Decepticon?"


    With Optimus Prime posing in a sturdy fighting posture, the first trailer was frozen on the big screen of the Century City Commercial Plaza with huge crowds, and then a large line of subtitles lit up.


    "Their war, our world!"


    This is the slogan of "Transformers".


    A large number of pedestrians stopped and watched, leaving the big screen and moving on. Before they got far, they saw the huge movie poster on the billboard.


    This is the latest poster, composed of three conjoined pieces.


    are the three protagonists of Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Bumblebee. These Transformers posters are full of three-dimensional and metallic senses, which are extremely eye-catching.


    "The scarred Hornet." Lindsay Bill held Jessica Felton, looked at the huge poster, and said: "The journey from Cybertron to Earth is very unusual."


    Jessica Felton dragged her forward, and said as he walked, "Did you not participate in the internal audition?"


    Lindsay Bill looked back from the poster and said, "No, I''m in charge of two film projects, and I don''t have time to participate. And this is a male film, and it would be biased to find women to rate it."


    She said directly: "From my perspective, scoring "Transformers" must be a low score."


    The two came to the main entrance of the commercial plaza and couldn''t help stopping at the same time.


    Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, which are the same height as the movie, stand on the small square in front of the main entrance, attracting a large number of people to stop to watch and take pictures.


    "Jesse, let''s take one too."


    Lindsay Bill found a suitable position, and Jessica Felton stood in front of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, raised his smartphone, and took a selfie.


    Then, she opened Netflix Sharing, uploaded the photos she had just taken to the Netflix sharing account, and added a name to the picture-Beauty and Robot!


    Right around, people with smartphones sitting and doing similar things to Lindsay Bill, taking photos with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and sharing them on the Internet together on social media.


    On the Internet, there are too many people who can see Optimus Prime and Bumblebee through social media.


    This kind of spontaneous Internet social marketing is having an increasing influence on the promotion of a film.


    "Transformers" has become one of the hottest topics shared by Netflix.


    Jessica Felton greeted Lindsay Bill: "Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go to the store to pick up the dress."


    Lindsay-Bill put away the phone, accompanied her into the commercial plaza, and said, "Just let them deliver it to your door."


    "Look at the samples today." Jessica Felton said with a smile, "Send it directly to me in three days."


    Lindsay-Bill said: "You rarely participated in the company''s premiere before, this time you want to open it?"


    Jessica Felton said softly, "Transformers is different."


    Lindsay Bill is curious: "Can''t handle it? Are you a steel wire?"


    Jessica Felton shook his head slightly: "I am not, but Ronan is. He is... how to say, Ronan is a big fan of Transformers, he said this series represents his feelings."


    She and Lindsay Bill got on the dedicated elevator to the top floor: "This series is of extraordinary significance to Ronan. Of course I will attend the premiere."


    The elevator arrived, and the two got out of the elevator one after another. Lindsay Bill: "Jesse, it''s not a long time, I feel you have changed a lot."


    "Are there?" Jessica Felton didn''t think: "It''s just that I haven''t met the right person before."


    She smiled and said, "When we are together, we must give each other."


    Lindsay Bill nodded slightly, without saying anything, came to the high-end service area, and walked in with Jessica Felton.


    Beginning in April, the publicity of "Transformers" has entered the final stage of tackling tough problems. In addition to the usual publicity methods, in order to help non-animated "Transformation Machine Life Form-"Transformers" Series Chronicles" and "Watch "Transformers" "Knowledge you must know" and many other topic columns and viral videos.


    Many sponsors have also launched a series of promotional activities.


    In the film, the Hornet was originally a Volkswagen Beetle, to evoke the feelings of the wires.


    For commercial interests and advertising sponsorship considerations, the Hornet will become a Chevrolet Camaro soon after the film begins.


    GM reached an agreement with Shahai Entertainment, including the roles of Bumblebee, Ambulance and Tinhide, and paid a total of US$10 million in advertising sponsorship for the crew.


    This is also one of the biggest advertising sponsors of "Transformers".


    In this kind of film, car advertisements are also the least likely to cause offense.


    As the popularity of "Transformers" increases, sponsors are also holding various related activities.


    For example, as the number of Bumblebee exposures increased and the sales of that Chevrolet Camaro sports car soared, General Motors launched a special event called "Transforming the future with Chevrolet".


    There is also Hasbro. As the original toy manufacturer, they have launched many toys developed based on the character of the film. These toys use the latest "automatic deformation technology". When a part "transforms", other related parts will "Deformation" follows automatically.


    In the past, Hasbro rarely developed toys based on the settings of film and television works. Generally, toys were developed first, and then the film and television images created around these toys were produced.


    "Transformers" Relativity Entertainment film, Ronan personally served as the producer, Hasbro is very confident and prepared early.


    In the 1980s and even the 1990s, Hasbro launched the Transformers. Through cartoons and toys, it once swept the world and cultivated tens of millions of steel wires.


    Too many people who were born in the 70s and 80s belong to the generation who grew up watching "Transformers". They have a special affection for this series. From the day they learned that the live-action movie was shot, their hearts were filled with inexplicable excitement. , That kind of expectation and excitement, only Transformers fans can experience.


    Every once in a while, the steel wires will search for news related to the "Transformers" live-action film from the Internet and various media, read every report about the film in newspapers and magazines, even in their own city , Looking for things related to movies.


    For example, the posters that are almost full of bus stop signs and subway station advertisements can always attract their attention.


    For the steel wires, once on the small square TV screen, those robots wearing masks are not only cartoon characters, but also indomitable Titan giants. They have powerful machine shells that can be transformed into various machinery-trailers, Police cars, even fighter jets, etc.


    Think about the 1986 Transformers animated film, the death of two popular characters, Optimus Prime and Megatron, has caused too much sensation among fans?


    Hasbro also paid a huge price for its reckless operation strategy.


    Whether it is a patcher or a shocking sky, in the eyes of the steel wires, there is no charm of Optimus Prime and Megatron.


    As for the so-called heirs further behind under the banner of Optimus Prime? The orangutan called the Sky Monkey King? Who will admit it!


    So, under the impetus of the Embassy Pictures, many steel wires began to call for it, and a massive propaganda activity quickly emerged on the Internet.


    "Waiting for Optimus Prime to return home!"


    This is the slogan of Optimus Prime fans.


    There is also the same popular Megatron, which has a lot of fans-waiting for the Decepticons to attack!


    The film industry has developed to this day, any film wants to sell, publicity and hype are indispensable means.


    In terms of technology, the momentum of publicity and hype is also crazy.


    similar to "Transformers" represents the world''s most advanced level of special effects for movies today!" Promotional articles can be seen everywhere.


    Actually, this is a fact.


    Shahai Entertainment, for publicity needs, United Industrial Light & Magic released some special effects behind the scenes.


    "Each frame of "Transformers" computer CGI generated image is rendered, Industrial Light and Magic spends 38 hours, which breaks the tree whiskers in "Lord of the Ring 2: Two Towers" produced by Weta Studio in 2002. The 20-hour rendering record set per frame. If you connect all the polygons used to build Transformers in the film, you can connect back and forth from the earth to the moon. The remaining polygons are enough to build twice the size of ancient Rome. The Colosseum With the media''s bombardment of "Transformers", copies of it have been shipped all over the world.


    The North American market is the most fancy entertainment of Relativity.


    Embassy Pictures also has the highest publicity investment in the North American market. In order to build momentum, a military screening venue was specially organized at Edward Air Force Base. Except for a small number of crew and media staff, most of the screenings were from the US military. Members, especially some soldiers and officers who participated in the field shooting.


    About 600 servicemen and their families attended the secret premiere of "Transformers".


    Movies have never existed alone as a kind of audio-visual products, they will always be closely connected with the social environment.


    The U.S. military needs an excellent advertisement for conscription. The Pentagon needs a film with a wide enough dissemination that can reverse the image of the U.S. military on a global scale. Relativity entertainment also needs the military¡¯s professional skills and the support of various advanced weapons and equipment. .


    So, the "Transformers" that Hollywood and the Pentagon worked closely together was born.


    Transformers are back!


    Although there are competitors such as "Ten Thousand Years Before History" and "Marriage Picket" that were released a few days earlier during this Independence Day schedule, none of these can prevent the return of Transformers.


    For every boy of that period, and of course an astonishing number of girls, what a favorite toy Transformers used to be.


    After fading out for a long period of time, Transformers finally came back with great majesty!

 Chapter 1034： Decepticons attack

    The Independence Day holiday is approaching, and many wires have rushed to Rhode Island, like a pilgrimage, to the Great Hall of Hasbro, witnessing the best memories of childhood or adolescence, and appearing on the big screen for the first time in a live-action movie. Above.


    This has a special commemorative significance for the steel wire, for Hasbro, and even for relativity entertainment.


    "Transformers" has returned to its birthplace!


    Autobots and Decepticons return home.


    Hasbro Auditorium becomes Cybertron tonight.


    This is a night for Transformers and Wires.


    The thirty-foot-tall Transformers stands in front of the auditorium in the shape of a live-action movie, especially the Optimus Prime standing in the center. The blue and red square shape is almost the same as the image in the cartoon, but it is more of the aesthetics of this era. .


    Optimus Prime¡¯s left-handed hot melt knife and right-handed giant oil cannon are majestic and seem to be on standby at any time to fight to save the earth and mankind.


    How can human beings not love such a robot who has a big universe view, is free from low-level tastes, and fights for the equality of all beings?


    Opposite ¡¡¡¡ Optimus Prime, stands his brother, Megatron, who is also an old rival. The domineering look and the evil temperament exuding all over his body make the fans who are fascinated by the sky fascinated, and go through water and fire!


    This pair, love and kill each other until the end of the universe!


    The popular stories from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, the characters who appeared countless times in comic books, cartoons, pasted paintings, and elementary school stationery, finally followed the theory of relativity entertainment, followed the "Transformers" crew, and were awe-inspiring. Killed back!


    People who walked on the red carpet, even popular stars know that there is only one protagonist in this premiere, and that is Transformers!


    Ronan stood on the steps in front of the auditorium, looking at Optimus Prime and Megatron below, with mixed feelings.


    Everyone has their own feelings, and he is no exception. Although he will not let his feelings affect his emotions and make wrong decisions, he still has a lot of influence.


    Ronan remembered that when he was in elementary school, he had accumulated more than half a semester, only to have 2.5 cents, and he was in the store opposite the school... No, it was called a consignment point at that time, and he bought a strong plastic flavor. Megatron.


    is still the kind that does not deform.


    As for the large-scale Optimus Prime and Megatron that cost ten dollars apiece, you don''t have to think about it.


    Genuine, there was no such concept at all.


    For rural children born in the early 1980s, when "Transformers" cartoons were all the rage, whether the large-scale Optimus Prime and Megatron for ten dollars apiece, or genuine toys, they were all unattainable dreams.


    "What do you think?" Jessica Felton walked over.


    Ronan turned his head to look at her, and said again: "My dear, you are so beautiful tonight."


    Although Ronan has been saying this since changing her clothes in the hotel, Jessica Felton was still very happy when she heard it again. She gave up concise ladies'' suits and specially ordered dresses, not just to be able to Make her boyfriend happy.


    Jessica Felton, wearing a moon white evening dress, took her advantage to the extreme. She took Ronan''s arm and asked, "Do you like Optimus Prime best or Megatron?"


    Ronan looked at the Cybertron brothers who were in love and killed each other and said: "In the beginning, I liked Optimus Prime. Later, I changed to Megatron."


    "Why?" Jessica Felton asked curiously.


    Ronan said with a smile: "Because Optimus Prime can''t beat Megatron. In the G1 cartoon, every time Optimus Prime defeats Megatron, he is invincible, and Megatron is even more domineering!"


    Having said that, he shook his head: "Unfortunately, Optimus Prime must win in the movie."


    Not to mention anything else, Optimus Prime¡¯s motto "Freedom and right belong to all beings" and his special status as a cyber traitor are destined to be a winner.


    After all, this is a movie for humans, not for Cybertron¡¯s Transformers.


    Therefore, Ronan did not let his emotions and personal preferences affect the shooting and production of the live-action film "Transformers".


    The two did not stay in front of the door and quickly entered the VIP room of the auditorium. Hasbro¡¯s CEO Brian Goldner immediately brought his wife over.


    Although Jessica Felton is not good at this kind of occasion, it is not difficult to deal with it. After all, as a producer in the past few years, I have often dealt with people and the media.


    Brian Goldner said to Ronan: "Now I''m waiting to see the market and the box office."


    Ronan is more confident than him: "There will be no problem."


    Brian Goldner said with concern: "The first two films released on Independence Day, all failed."


    Ronan can understand that Brian Goldner, Transformers, Special Forces and Little Baby Rei are Hasbro''s three trump cards. If the Transformers adaptation of the movie does not go well, it will bring a huge blow to Hasbro.


    Once Hasbro also acquired the company where the copyright of "Little Pig Page" is located, but the current copyright of "Little Pig Page" is in the hands of Relativity Entertainment. Hasbro will inevitably place more hopes on its own ace series in the future. .


    "Don''t worry." Ronan reminded: "Brian, don''t forget, "Transformers" North America first weekend only pre-sale box office is as high as 30 million US dollars. Also, Relativity Entertainment is not 20th Century Fox."


    The two films that were launched on a large scale at the same time had poor market response.


    Although the "Marriage Picket" produced and released by Warner Bros. is a remake of a classic movie from the 1980s, the market response of the new work is average, with only $3.21 million in its first day of release in North America.


    In contrast, Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Ten Thousand Years Before History" is even more tragic.


    Twentieth Century Fox seems to be determined mainly to grab the limelight of "Transformers" and sacrificed the second Dragon Ball, specifically letting "Ten Thousand Years Before History" be released three days before the weekend.


    In the past, the cooperation between Fox and Roland Emmerich in the 20th century is full of fond memories.


    This time, it is destined to leave bitterness.


    "Ten Thousand Prehistoric Years" was released on the first day in North America, and only $6.12 million came in!


    The audience''s reputation is even worse. The theater audience''s live score is only "C-", which is tantamount to a huge disaster for commercial blockbusters.


    The next day, the box office of "Ten Thousand Years Before History" plummeted. The second day it was released, it only earned US$4.85 million.


    Although this is related to non-weekends and holidays, it is still terribly low for the newly opened film and the production cost of up to 135 million US dollars.


    According to the audience evaluation on the first day, the final North American box office of "Ten Thousand Years Before History" will not exceed US$50 million.


    For Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, the second dragon ball of 20th Century Fox is already in place, one step closer to summoning the dragon.


    The red carpet for the premiere of ¡¡¡¡ is still going on, and the main creators of the "Transformers" crew are working hard to get more attention for the film.


    Especially those who have signed a long-term contract with Relativity Entertainment and have been happy to cooperate.


    The black actor Tyrese Gibson pointed to the huge models of Optimus Prime and Megatron, and said to reporters: ¡°I don¡¯t mind acting as a supporting role and participating in the best movie of this summer. What do I have to lose? "The most eye-catching thing is the shipwreck, but it does not mean that Leonardo and Winslet are not playing well enough. Now, I, Optimus Prime, Megatron, the three of us are buddies, filming Some feelings!"


    Michael Bay assumed the posture of a major commercial director and said solemnly in front of many media: "My expectations for "Transformers" have far exceeded those films shot in the past. Some people say that "Transformers" will give audiences. What I want to do to bring a visual revolution is not limited to this. I hope that through "Transformers", you can feel the kind of shock that past movies have never brought you!"


    As time goes by, more and more people enter the theater.


    The main creators of the crew and invited guests all came to call on Ronan. Many people heard that the richest man in the United States had an official girlfriend, and almost all of them looked curiously at Jessica Felton.


    Jessica Felton is right, although she knows that some situations will inevitably change, but in her heart, she is still the editor and producer who relies on technology and ability.


    "Transformers" heroine Candice Swanepoel came to Ronan, first greeted Ronan, then looked at Jessica Felton, and suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Ronan, Can you talk a few words alone?"


    Ronan is not stupid at all, and said with a smile: "Just say something here."


    Candice Swanepoel was disappointed and said, "Forget it, I''ll call you another day."


    After speaking, she ignored Jessica Felton and left.


    Ronan turned his head to look at Jessica Felton Jessica Felton smiled encouragingly at him, holding Ronan''s hand, and tightening it a little bit.


    It was late, and the guests entered the main hall one after another. When the time was getting closer to eight o''clock in the evening, Michael Bay finally walked into the screening hall with the film crew.


    This large theater that can accommodate thousands of people is full of seats. The moment they entered, all the guests and audience stood up and gave the crew a warm applause.


    When the audience walks into the theater, they just want to watch a sufficiently exciting movie!


    The big screen was lit, and the titles of Shahai Entertainment, Embassy Pictures and Hasbro appeared one after another, and then used a method similar to "Lord of the Rings 1" to explain Cybertron and the source of fire in the most concise and concise way.


    followed by an extremely intense and hot special effects action scene.


    Located in the US military base in Qatar, an unexpected guest came down at night.


    A routinely patrolled F-15 fighter returned home and landed on the tarmac. However, the command system of the US military was disturbed by unknown energy, and the source of the disturbance came from the F-15 fighter.


    A large number of combat vehicles and American soldiers quickly surrounded it.


    The iconic distortion sound similar to G1 animation but with a stronger metallic feel suddenly sounded in the theater.


    All the audience was shocked, their mouths opened wide, Transformers realized the first real transformation on the big screen!


    The huge robot that stood up was Megatron.


    Then, Megatron issued an order to make all the wires superb in an instant: Decepticons, attack!

 Chapter 1035： That unforgettable feeling

    In order to achieve the best visual effects, "Transformers" also used IMAX cameras.


    As Megatron revealed his real body and covered the entire screen on the huge screen, Megatron demonstrated the process of transforming from a heavy fighter into a huge humanoid machine in an extremely realistic way. The parts of the meter move at the same time, contraction, extension, adjustment and many other seemingly incredible deformation actions are completed almost instantly.


    "Decepticons, attack!"


    With an order, Megatron''s arms merged into one, and a huge laser cannon was deformed and fired at the U.S. military without hesitation. The frontal U.S. military from vehicles to personnel was almost exploded by this gun. The majesty is clear and empty.


    The U.S. military, frightened by Megatron and the long and thick laser cannon, reacted at this time, and countless waves of bullets began to spray at Megatron.


    Not far away, the actor Duke rushed out of the tent, was taken aback, and immediately ordered his team to prepare for the battle.


    Suddenly yellow sand flew up from the ground, countless concrete fragments flew into the sky, and a huge mechanical scorpion burrowed out of the ground. Countless tanks and armored vehicles exploded into broken copper and iron in front of the fierce firepower of the Sark giant.


    In the air, an F-22 broke through the air and aimed at the airport and runway. All the aircraft quickly fell into flames.


    deformed during the landing, and the red robot with the same shape as the G1 cartoon landed on the ground, causing an explosion frenzy with Megatron and the Zac giant.


    The Decepticons were fierce with firepower, and most of the U.S. military personnel were not sufficiently prepared, and the battle quickly showed a one-sided trend.


    Duke assembled his special squad and launched a counterattack against the Zark giant with his only weapons. Unfortunately, they lacked heavy weapons and could hardly cause enough damage to the mechanical giant scorpion. They could only slightly delay the Decepticons. attack speed.


    Human heavy weapons can also cause trouble to the Decepticons.


    This is also a necessary option for cooperation with the Pentagon, otherwise it would be one-sided filming of the US military being massacred. How could the Pentagon sponsor the crew so generously?


    You need to know that, from personnel to weapons and equipment to military bases, the Pentagon provides all these facilities for the crew for free.


    This at least allowed the "Transformers" crew to save more than 30 million US dollars in expenses.


    Besides, the audience of this film is always human. Most of the audience likes that human beings are slaughtered without counterattack in front of alien monsters?


    made such a setting and choice, also for commercial considerations.


    Transformers have huge and even overwhelming advantages over humans, but they are not invincible.


    The sound of guns, shouts, and explosions, coupled with the flames rising into the sky, created an unspeakable impact in the full IMAX lens. The audience at the premiere immediately experienced the visual impact. Picture.


    When Megatron broke the ceiling of the U.S. military headquarters and a huge robotic arm grabbed the server, the picture on the screen returned to normal, and this full IMAX shot of less than five minutes came to an end.


    Since he accepted the Pentagon¡¯s sponsorship, Michael Bay would naturally not forget to show the bravery of the US military. Faced with the most dangerous situation, the US military commander still forcibly cut off the power to the server.


    This opening scene is the same as the fierce and **** beach landing battle of "Saving Private Ryan". On the one hand, it sets the tone for the entire film, and on the more important one, it arouses the feelings and interest of the audience and attracts People can watch.


    Of course, in this type of film, the audience is watching special effects and hot scenes, as well as huge robots, and the others are secondary.


    So although the plot of the film unfolds in two lines, the story is very simple, and the rhythm is as fast as a drag racing scene filmed by Michael Bay.


    In addition to robots and American soldiers, of course, commercial movies cannot be without beautiful women.


    As a result, Candice Swanepoel¡¯s heroine Tessa appeared as a high school student. She was a girl who grew up in a garage, but her father¡¯s garage was closed due to poor management. To repair the yellow Volkswagen Beetle left by the deceased mother, it was decided to auction off the map, sextant, telescope and other items left by Grandpa Zeng, who was once the captain, on Amazon to raise money for the necessary accessories.


    This seemingly old beetle is of course Bumblebee. The map left by Grandpa Zeng of Taisha also involves the source of fire.


    The pace of the film is very fast. Over there, Duke and his communications expert Blake have called for the air force to stage an integrated attack by American soldiers in the desert with the giant Sack who was chasing down. Tessa quickly became friends with Bumblebee.


    The two names of Duke and Blake also make people familiar with Hasbro toys immediately think of the "Special Forces" series.


    But the film is still relatively conservative in this respect, and it is more about testing the market''s reaction. Apart from names such as Duke and Blake, it did not give too much explanation to "Special Forces."


    On the other side, the bumblebee that changed from a beetle to a Camaro has already got involved with the roadblocks following the Amazon website.


    Bumblebee is the same as Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream. Although the metallic shape is stronger and more in line with modern aesthetics, the basic appearance still follows the image on the G1 cartoon.


    Compared to previous movies, Bumblebee is a bit smaller and exquisite, but it is also cute like a husky that has not grown up.


    The film enters what Michael Bay is best at, chasing cars, fighting, destroying, bumblebees against roadblocks, beauty and robots flying together...


    In the fierce fight, the Hornet took down the roadblock.


    In the desert, the American soldiers finally ran away the aliens after the earth day by day.


    The Sark giant is outnumbered, and there is no round rice that can withstand the American soldiers.


    The US military dispatched a large number of military aircraft, F-16, gunboat aircraft, early warning aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles collectively went into battle, bombarding the Sark giant with intensive artillery fire.


    The Decepticon is not an invincible existence. Even though the Zark giant is powerful, it is still blown off by the intensive artillery fire.


    This is a live recruitment advertisement.


    Boy, come on, here comes the most advanced weapons in the world, there are extraterrestrials who can do it, and they can shoot and cannon on the land of other countries.


    With such good conditions, what bike do you want?


    Fight one after another, from the Decepticon three-machine combination of the United States Army base, to the roadblocked double-lung hornet and the beautiful heroine, to Duke¡¯s special team plus various fighters to fight the Sark giant, just In ten minutes or so, the tragic to superb continuous battle has come for three stages.


    Many people have discovered that there are supporting actresses and supporting actors, and the big villain Megatron has also appeared. Where is the actor? Where is the actor?


    Brother Zhuzi led his base love team to the stage in the 20th minute of the film!


    When the screen is covered again, the film shows the process of Optimus Prime''s deformation in close-ups very clearly, with tens of thousands of parts rotating at the same time, a high-level mechanical life with wisdom, more than 20 years after its birth After that, he finally appeared in the most shocking way.


    The plot of Optimus Prime and Megatron, which the audience most want to see, loves and kills the robot brothers, has really opened the scene.


    Seeing the lifelike pillars and Atian, the wires are completely superb. Only these two roles have satisfied them, not to mention the various intense action scenes and explosive explosions that are so hot.


    I¡¯m Michael Bay, and I speak for the explosion!


    The unexploded Michael Bay is a third-rate commercial director at best. Michael Bay, who can use explosions under the constraints of excellent producers, is definitely a first-rate commercial director.


    The male audience watched it superbly, and the female audience watched it happily.


    There was a famous saying about "Transformers", men watch battles, women watch deformation...


    Look, Megatron¡¯s arms become a laser cannon. What a thick and long stick is that?


    Look at Optimus Prime again. When fighting, he can easily draw a thick black stick from his body, no smaller than Megatron''s.


    "Optimus Prime and Megatron, my dream!"


    There are constantly similar feelings from steel wires. The feelings of the film are just right, especially the appearance of various Autobots and Decepticons, on the basis of modern aesthetics, as much as possible to move closer to the cartoons and toys that were once big fire.


    Maybe someone will ask what feelings are? In fact, the answer is very simple.


    Isn''t ¡¡¡¡ feelings just to evoke memories so that people can open their wallets obediently?


    The movie has been playing very lively until now, and it''s a mess When it comes to plot and setting, it''s terrible Michael Bay.


    I¡¯m Michael Bay, as long as the explosion explodes and then explodes, collision and collision again, the plot and logic are not important.


    But under Ronan''s restrictions, Michael Bay somewhat converged, and the explosion was at least not used to the point of abuse, and the plot was also carefully polished.


    For example, after Optimus Prime appeared on the stage, he used Optimus Prime¡¯s projection and narration to perfect the worldview of Cybertron and the film.


    especially introduced Zhuzi and Atian¡¯s unforgettable relationship.


    How deep the love was at the beginning, how strong the hatred is after separation.


    Blizzard¡¯s Warcraft has a pair of passionate brothers. After turning their eyes back into enemies, one side will not hesitate to cross the universe to hunt for tens of thousands of years!


    Zhuzi and Atian didn¡¯t let go.


    A Tian is the star of Cybertron, the super champion of the arena, and the temperament bonus of the evil charm MAX.


    The pillars are even more amazing. He has done the most mysterious and unprovoked work in the universe-the librarian!


    It is conceivable that this pair of friends will cross countless stars and meet again on the earth. What kind of emotional collision will occur.


    The eggplant hit the small heart, the lever met the lubricating oil, Hercules hung up two steel balls...


    In Optimus Prime¡¯s narration, he also mentioned the plot involved in the sequel: Megatron was enticed by an ancient evil force in Cybertron, and promoted the theory of genetic superiority and the concept of totalitarian rule. He believed that he could fly and be more powerful. The Celestial Tiger should rule Cybertron, which led to the Cybertronian Civil War between the Autobots and the Decepticons.

 Chapter 1036： Spokesperson of the universe

    The fire source filled with Optimus Prime and Megatron¡¯s pledge of each other, filled with the fierce feelings of the robot brothers, became the core point of the relationship between the two of them across the universe.


    With the source of fire, they are the complete Transformers, the transformers that relieve infertility!


    Atian wants to get back the source of fire, go back to the best time in Cybertron, and let their descendants fill the entire universe by the way.


    Who can understand the pain of an infertile Transformer? Who can understand the various efforts a leader makes for the reproduction of the race? Who can understand the great feelings of falling into the evil way for the sake of his hometown Cybertron?


    Starscream can¡¯t understand, Bumblebee can¡¯t understand, even Optimus Prime can¡¯t understand!


    A Tian¡¯s suffering can only be borne by himself, and the burden of rebuilding his hometown and revitalizing the ethnic group can only be borne by him in silence.


    For this reason, he did not hesitate to turn against the pillars and destroy other planets.


    The source of fire has been hidden by humans. The United States has also established a "Seventh District" organization for this purpose.


    This organization is very powerful and has a dedicated committee to lead, one of whom is General Hawke!


    Different from the group of agents who used to be funny for the sake of being funny, the agents of the "Seventh District" showed strong combat effectiveness as soon as they appeared, as well as some black technology weapons that surpassed the military uniforms.


    even caught the bumblebee who dedicated herself to rescuing the heroine Taisha.


    They were taken to the headquarters of the Hoover Dam by the "Seventh District".


    On the other side, the special forces team led by Duke and Blake, who had returned home, and the Secretary of Defense who had just received them, were also invited by the "Seventh District" to the Hoover Dam.


    Many clues of the film are gathered here, and the battle between Autobots and Decepticons is about to start.


    Because he got a map from Tessa, Optimus Prime, Ironhide, ambulances, etc. chased to the vicinity of the Hoover Dam, that is, here, Optimus Prime said the word that best reflects his ideology-the right to freedom To all beings!


    The powerful America, the earth can''t hold it anymore, has finally imported his own ideas and ideology into the vast universe.


    Poor Pillar unfortunately became a contact person, and even accepted it completely. The robot from Cybertron has become the spokesperson of the so-called democracy and freedom of the Great America.


    For this reason, Zhuzi did not hesitate to part ways with his friends, he did not hesitate to give up the last hope of ethnic reproduction and rejuvenation, and he did not hesitate to betray his home star.


    This seemingly friendly Autobot leader hides a coldness that is difficult for outsiders to touch.


    For the faith instilled in him by the United States, and for freedom and rights to all living beings, as the youngest leader in the history of Autobots, Optimus Prime will never let go of any fighter to win victory at all costs-even at the expense of what he cares about. Autobots.


    Under Optimus Prime¡¯s sincere, frank, gentle and upright appearance, he is a relatively cold and ruthless fire.


    According to Hollywood tradition, behind every famous American building, there is always an ulterior purpose. The Hoover Dam was built in the 1920s and 1930s to cover up the source of fire.


    At this point in the film, all the suspense has almost disappeared. The only thing left for the audience is to wait for the ultimate battle between the Decepticons and the Autobots.


    In the climax of this group war, Michael Bay never disappoints the audience.


    When it¡¯s time to explode, when it¡¯s time to crash, when it¡¯s time to smash the street, Michael Bay can often explode with amazing energy.


    As for the energy signal of the fire source being blocked by the reinforced concrete of the Hoover Dam, the Autobots and the Decepticons tracked them in their own way, none of this matters.


    Plot or something, as long as it has the most basic logic, it doesn¡¯t even matter if there is no logic.


    These are nothing in the face of the battle between Autobots and Decepticons.


    But one thing, Michael Bey did a great job with Ronan¡¯s reminder.


    Because the two robots in the film follow the appearance design of the G1 cartoon, and the eyes and the sect logo are very eye-catching, there is no difficulty in identifying them, and there will be no action. Once the play is played, the audience can''t tell who is. Whose embarrassing situation.


    Especially the main characters such as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, and Ironhide, even in the chaotic scene, you can recognize who is who at a glance.


    The film once again enters what Michael Bay is best at.


    You never have to doubt the commercial director''s explosive dramas and action dramas. As long as he can converge his own bad taste, the excitement of Michael Bay¡¯s special effects action dramas is absolutely guaranteed.


    Taisha and her bumblebee left the unsafe Hoover Dam with the fire source. After meeting Optimus Prime and the Autobots, a convoy rushed onto the highway.


    The Decepticons were unwilling to be left behind, and Dizzy, Bonebreaker, and Sark Giant followed one after another.


    Car chases, fights, collisions, and explosions appeared one after another. In just a few minutes of footage, dozens of GM-owned cars were destroyed, and the huge visual impact stimulated adrenaline soaring.


    The one who rushes to the forefront at this moment must be the most heroic leader among the Autobots.


    Optimus Prime deformed and set off, first shot down the stun with black and rough, and then singled out the Bonebreaker and the Giant Sark.


    The three Transformers hit the highway bridge all the way to the underside of the bridge.


    Optimus Prime showed a formidable fighting ability. The two left and right hot melt swords popped out of his hands, cutting off the head of the Bonebreaker like cutting melons and vegetables. After rushing on the highway, he just stood up from the dizziness. , Catching up with the Decepticon, before the opponent deformed and took off, punched through his chest, crushing the evil fire.


    The Sack giant, who was already injured, knew that he was not an opponent of Optimus Prime. The entire Decepticon could only fight against Optimus Prime, Megatron. He swiftly got into the ground and used the burrow to go. Advantage, escaped the battlefield.


    This battle delayed the time for Optimus Prime to catch up with the convoy. Tessa and others entered the city, facing the Decepticon legions such as noise, Starscream, Skywarp, and robbery, especially the air unit Starscream and Raiders. Shaking the sky, fighting with each other, not only broke the Autobot team, but also broke the legs of the Hornet.


    Taisha is not the heroine who only called for help in the old movies, but the heroine of the new era who has a very good appearance and conforms to the trend of the times. He rescued the bumblebee and cooperated to kill the noise...


    Although the hot figure while running and the shots of falling and showing off the figure are somewhat inexplicable, male audiences who occupy the absolute mainstream of the audience like to watch these.


    Why were Michaela and Little Fox once so popular? How good is the acting? The role setting is more colorful?


    I think anyone who has watched a movie understands what''s going on.


    At the moment of crisis, Megatron chased it up again. The power balance between the two sides showed a one-sided trend. Sending away the source of fire was the best choice, so Taisha inevitably embarked on a road full of crises and explosions. .


    The heroine sells various figures, and Michael Bay¡¯s determination to shape the universe''s first vase is unstoppable.


    On the screen, the Transformers created by the touch of the fire source were violent. They arbitrarily opened fire on the buildings and vehicles on the street. They were even more brutal than the Decepticons.


    Unfortunately, these newly-appearing Transformers soon reached the end of their lives. Optimus Prime arrived at a critical moment. After another shock and transformation, the Autobot leader who had decided to kill, showed the flames in his hand. The sword smashed their heads easily.


    Then, Megatron discovered Optimus Prime, and the film ushered in a direct duel between the two leaders.


    The building was easily pierced by them, the car was smashed like a toy, and the street lamppost fell out like a domino. The fighting power of the two leaders was indeed sturdy.


    This is the long-awaited scene of the audience, this is the lens that countless Transformers fans want to see!


    Good brothers want to love and kill each other, and they want to communicate with each other with sticks.


    Optimus Prime¡¯s black and rough gave Megatron a shot, and Megatron then retaliated with a long and hard fight. The two of you stabbed me and I stabbed you, each other, holding hands.


    But the third party soon appeared. American soldiers headed by Duke stepped in. Optimus Prime transferred his love and sacrificed his life for the sake of mankind.


    Megatron was completely furious. I chased the earth from Cybertron to the earth and crossed several galaxies. Are you not moved?


    After he took Optimus Prime a shot, his hands turned into a laser cannon and blasted Optimus Prime out.


    The Century City in Los Angeles was almost in ruins, and the relativity building as the background was crumbling.


    Optimus Prime VS Megatron, either you die or I live!


    "Tesha, if I can''t kill Megatron, you will put the fire source in my chest, and I will destroy it with my own life!"


    Optimus Prime quickly saw the problem. Only by ruining eachother''s alliance with Megatron can the earth be saved.


    In the exciting soundtrack, the screen once again covered the screen, and the two leaders went to war again Fighting is still the most commonly used way of fighting between Transformers-melee combat!


    Megatron braved evil, one hand turned into a huge scimitar with spikes. In addition to the flame war knife that popped out from his left hand, Optimus Prime also figured out from behind that he had used countless times in the cartoon. Flame Tomahawk!


    The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was simple, rough, and direct. Under the knife and axe, the parts on the body collapsed, and the buildings on the street were smashed.


    Even if Megatron has a slight advantage, it is difficult to beat Optimus Prime...


    The Pentagon has an opinion. It sponsors you 30 million US dollars. You can''t make soy sauce, right? Although we are juniors, can''t the juniors also be able to become regulars?


    A third party entered into chaos again, the F-22 fighter group arrived, one part drove Starscream and Skywarp, and the other part fired missiles at Megatron.


    The leader of the Decepticon was instantly engulfed by explosions and fire, and the insidious and cunning Starscream chose to run away without hesitation with Skywarp.


    Optimus Prime took the opportunity to kill love and cut off one of Megatron¡¯s leg. Megatron fell right near Taisha''s hiding place. Taisha seized the opportunity to squeeze the love testimony into Megatron. Heaven''s chest.


    "You forced me to have no choice, my brother."


    After Optimus Prime who came over said this, the red light in Megatron''s eyes disappeared completely.


    The lens deliberately gave a close-up of Optimus Prime¡¯s hand. He picked up a fragment of the fire source from Megatron¡¯s chest. Those who know the style of Hollywood filming will surely guess that this is the same as Megatron¡¯s body behind. Like being thrown into the ocean, they are all paving the way for the sequel.

 Chapter 1037： Lose your mind

    At the end of the premiere, Ronan did not attend the press conference and prepared to return to the hotel where he stayed with Jessica Felton.


    Out of the Hasbro Auditorium, before getting on the bus, Ronan once again saw the Optimus Prime and Megatron models of the same scale standing tall in front of the theater''s main entrance, and couldn''t help standing for a while.


    He never denied his love for Transformers.


    Anyway, in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, this series is a bit more exciting than the one directed by Michael Bay.


    This series will probably last a long time.


    The Transformers left him mostly good memories, even if they are some funny memories that I want to come back to now.


    The worst memory of Transformers is a magical comic called "Gourd Baby vs. Transformers".


    can vaguely think of the general content.


    It seems that Transformers have come to the earth. In order to fight for the source of fire, it is the kind of crackling and unorganized bad guys.


    Then the Autobots met the Calabash Baby and the Calabash Girl, and the Decepticons got the help of Poseidon, the **** of the sea, and everyone fought indiscriminately. Of course, the good guys defeated the bad guys, and the socialist Calabash Boys defeated the capitalist Decepticons.


    When the opportunity is right, maybe we can cooperate with the opposite TV station to develop such an animated series or something.


    After all, the former national TV station and Hasbro produced "Nezha vs. Transformers".


    As for live-action movies, there is no problem at least with a pile of broken copper and iron for ten years.


    Optimus Prime needless to say, the absolute actor, the leading figure of the series.


    As for Megatron, you can basically use one sentence to describe the situation in a live-action movie-been stuck to death and saved!


    audience or something, don¡¯t worry too much.


    For profit or something, just the peripheral share of the movie can also guarantee the profit of Relativity Entertainment.


    For Transformers fans, how many problems and slots does the movie have to do with it?


    A wire once said that even after a hundred years, I am toothless, and like a quilt, I was rolled up to the balcony by the children to tan. However, when the red ox card rushed to my building, I would definitely turn over, pick up my wooden pistol, and asked with piercing and firm eyes: "Brother Zhuzi! Where to save the earth today!"


    From the other side of the car, Jessica Felton, who was busy swiping her smartphone, noticed Ronan''s dazedness and reminded him softly, "What do you want? Get in the car."


    Ronan lowered his head and got into the car and said to the driver David, "Go back to the hotel."


    Jessica Felton asked concerned: "Is it all right?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "The movie makes me feel a little bit emotional."


    "You can see it." Jessica Felton took his arm: "You really love Transformers."


    Ronan did not deny this, saying: "What did I like when I was a child? My biggest dream is nothing more than seeing each other again, and when I see each other, I ask for something better than that day..."


    Jessica Felton said bluntly: "My dear, it''s a bit sour."


    Ronan shook his head: "This is not sour, but childhood is gone and never returned."


    In front of Jessica Felton, Ronan would not be able to express these emotions when replaced by anyone else.


    Jessica Felton leaned in and gave a soft kiss and shook the phone: "Say something happy. Some fans have already shared their opinions on the premiere through Netflix."


    Ronan no longer thought of any feelings, took a mobile phone and quickly browsed.


    "The special effects of "Transformers" are too good. If this movie is on the top of CGI special effects, the special effects of last year''s "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" and this year''s "Spider-Man 3" can only draw circles on the side steps. This is basically a two-level effect. "Transformers" makes me hard to believe that these big guys are made with computers, and they seem to exist in reality."


    For these, Ronan has enough confidence. If you say how good the storyline of the movie is and how deep the theme is, it is pure nonsense.


    But in his eyes, this "Transformers" is magnificent, with excellent visual effects, and the special effects technology used is also the best in the entire industry.


    Inside the Hasbro Auditorium, professional investigators from here are counting the reactions of ordinary fans.


    Compared with the crazy steel wires, they pay more attention to the views of ordinary audiences.


    "I feel very shocked, mainly because of the special effects. Many pictures shocked me. The movie can be shot like this, and it''s impossible to be critical of such a movie visually."


    These are the words of a young woman, and the views of ordinary viewers are basically the same.


    "This film has great scenes and spectacular views. Although the story is too simple, it is really impeccable in terms of technical effects."


    "Transformers" is not for the audience to tell the audience about life or pretend to be connotation, nor does it allow the audience to pretend to be artistic in front of forums or people.


    There are only two purposes for this film, first, to make money in the audience¡¯s pockets, and second, to make the audience feel good after spending the money.


    On Internet platforms such as IMDB and Netflix sharing that viewers can post and watch, a large number of relevant comments appeared immediately after the premiere.


    The views of ordinary viewers are almost unanimously biased towards "Transformers".


    "It''s over! After watching "Transformers" I am irrational again! I want to buy Optimus Prime! I want to buy Megatron! I want to buy Bumblebee!"


    "The classic to death "Transformers", even if the premiere is a bunch of posters, fans like me will be excited and shocked. I was pretending to be calm, but the film lost my mind when it opened."


    "The film can only be described as stunningly gorgeous. When the mechanical sound of the deformation is heard one after another, the whole theater is choked..."


    There is a steel wire who used Netflix to share and upload a photo of herself crying at the end of the movie, with a special text.


    "Tonight, I seem to be back in the era when I hate being called the Hornet and everyone is vying to be Megatron. At that time, the Decepticons were much more popular than the Autobots. Now I want to come to the Autobots every time. The victory was not so open, it was all the help of the director and the screenwriter, which caused many of my peers around me to use Megatron''s tone at that time-the enemy has been discovered, ready to launch..."


    The next day, the audience''s live score of the theater was announced, with an average of "A"!


    Then, "Transformers" began to be released on a large scale in North America. From the first day of its release, the otherwise quiet North American film market has become noisy and hot again.


    Most ordinary movie fans applauded.


    "I was totally shocked by "Transformers"! For more than 110 minutes, I felt that I was back in childhood, shocked!"


    "This is a spectacular experience, never seen before!"


    "It''s so cool! "Transformers" is incomparable, shocking, and invincible!"


    "Every second is filled with so many action scenes. After watching the movie, you may be tempted to go out of the theater and add another $8 to the box office."


    On the first day of its release, with the lifting of IMDB, "Transformers" scored an average of 8.3 points on this website!


    On the Rotten Tomatoes website, it was a bit horrible, and it was rotten at the beginning.


    From the moment he chose Michael Bay as the director, Ronan had expected this result.


    The grievances between Michael Bay and the film critics were endless for two days.


    Film critics are quite eager to see Michael Bay¡¯s new film.


    "This noisy, crude movie will make you more painful than happy."


    "A disgusting, powerfully indoctrinating business act to promote cars, toys, and wars!"


    There are many similar professional film critics, and it is the political correctness of the film critic industry to sarcasm Michael Bay with harsh and even abusive words.


    Todd McCarthy of the "Hollywood Reporter" directed a bombardment at Michael Bay.


    "From the moment Michael Bay, who could only explode, became the director of this movie, "Transformers" lost the last opportunity to become a slightly passable movie. He had no plans, no style, and no storytelling. He doesn''t know how to control the rhythm. He only knows how to stack special effects, he only knows how to pursue the biggest and loudest."


    However, this is destined to be the opinion of the minority. No matter what they say, it will not change the fact that the audience queues up in front of the theater to buy tickets for "Transformers", and the major theaters are also full of confidence in the box office.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Transformers" put all the hearts of Relativity Entertainment and Hasbro back in their stomachs.


    4311 theaters in North America, the first day of 39.65 million US dollars, which made "Transformers" a single-day box office champion in North America ~ www.novelhall.com ~ was hit by the "Transformers" explosion, the original situation is extremely bad "Ten Thousand Prehistoric Years" did not show any improvement, with less than $6 million in revenue that day.


    As for the other film "Marriage Picket" during the same period, it can be completely ignored.


    On the second day of its release, "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory" was still immortal. Due to the bonus of the holiday effect, "Transformers" rose again at the box office that day, and received $41.95 million that day.


    The three days of the opening weekend quickly passed. On the first weekend of "Ten Thousand Years Prehistory" in North America, only 12.34 million US dollars were received, and huge losses were unavoidable.


    "Transformers" was awarded $114.62 million in 4311 theaters in North America and easily won the North American box office chart.


    The box office results fully proved the popularity of this "Transformers". The audience who bought the tickets chose to go to the cinema to watch "Transformers," for the Autobots and Decepticons, to explode, and to stimulate their visual and auditory nerves. .


    Crazy audience, super high filming rate, and enough screen count, these all ensured the excellent first week box office of "Transformers".


    After "Transformers" came out for so many years, it has cultivated a large number of fans in North America, just like the "Los Angeles Times" said.


    "As an emotional bond connecting a generation born in the 70s and 80s, the status of "Transformers" is particularly prominent. Therefore, there are now Transformers fan clubs, Transformers annual meetings, and online fan exchange activities, and these are enough for "Transformers" "Transformers" live-action movie provides the most basic audience."

 Chapter 1038： Popular victory

    Time flies. The children of the past have grown up and even got married, but like Ronan, in the minds of many people, he still has a place for his childhood friend "Transformers".


    Since the 1990s, with the maturity of the enthusiast population and the successive launch of new toy series, the activities of Transformers fans around the world have been heating up. As early as 1994, the first Transformers Year The meeting was held in the United States and then evolved into an annual event.


    This event is also the most concentrated event for Transformers fans in the world.


    Their love for the Transformers series can be imagined,


    Such a movie with a lot of people¡¯s childhood dreams really fulfilled their real dream. When Optimus Prime and Megatron transformed on the big screen, this movie has become their memory. eternal.


    On the other hand, it just shows a problem. The plot of the film is very thin and it is difficult to impress the audience too much.


    In addition to hitting and bombing, only deformation can be truly remembered.


    There is another point that cannot be avoided. In the eyes of some Transformers fans, the film has realized their dreams; in the eyes of others, the film has destroyed their childhood memories.


    But except for a handful of die-hards, the vast majority of the steel wires still walk into the theater again and again.


    Whether it is to love more or hate more, I am afraid that most die-hard fans themselves can¡¯t tell. They only do one thing, buy tickets and enter the theater, watching their childhood partners deform in the most authentic way before their eyes. .


    Then, buy tickets again and enter the theater again. The wire-wires watch the movie over and over again, study each of the slow motions to figure out the deformation process, the details of the fight, etc., and then enjoy it, enjoy it, talk about it, And have great enthusiasm for related derivative products...


    This is also one of the reasons why the box office has soared after the release of "Transformers".


    Although the film received nearly unanimous criticism from film critics, it could not change the enthusiasm of the audience.


    The vast majority of viewers believe that the motion effects and special effects of the film bring great visual enjoyment, and people continue to shout through the Internet-theater is not a classroom, who cares about the meaning and philosophy!


    By the way, how many people walk into the theater to watch a movie to understand their life and think about social philosophy?


    Movies were originally born as a means of entertainment, and later became art, but in essence it is still an entertainment.


    At the same time, in a famous port in the east, countless containers full of Transformers'' peripheral products passed through customs, loaded onto several 10,000-ton ships, and were shipped to all parts of the world.


    The people at the Eastern Branch of the Embassy Pictures were relieved when they saw the last freighter leaving the port.


    This is the sixth batch of shipments since May. Looking at the company''s distribution, it is estimated that Transformers movies are selling globally.


    Compared with Hasbro''s products, Relativity Entertainment''s movie peripherals are two-thirds lower in cost under the premise of ensuring product quality, and the production speed is fast, the product review is strict, and the supply is sufficient.


    Foreign trade products can allow factories here to obtain higher profits. They are willing to give priority to fulfilling foreign trade orders and implement them in accordance with the most stringent standards.


    The low cost leaves a huge profit margin for Relativity Entertainment.


    The person in charge of the Oriental Branch of the Embassy Pictures does not need to look at the report, but he can imagine that the orders of Relativity Entertainment have supported many OEM processing companies here.


    Not to mention anything else, just the peripheral products of "Cars" and "Transformers", Relativity Entertainment''s order here reached 100 million US dollars.


    Although this will inevitably lead to the flood of pirated products in the market here, the person in charge who knows the situation very well knows that even if there is no cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and the processing factory here, pirated products will not be flooded?


    was born and grew up in this land, he knew exactly what the answer was.


    The person in charge of ¡¡¡¡ said to the driver: "Go, hurry up, back to the city, we will also go to see "Transformers."


    It is said that when he was young, he watched "Transformers" cartoons and bought Optimus Prime and Megatron toys at street stalls.


    Around 1990, the major TV stations here introduced and broadcast "Transformers." Since then, many people like him have forged an indissoluble bond with Transformers.


    In those good times, the eyes are full of bright colors, dazzling deformation actions; ears are full of mechanical friction sounds, rhythmic rock music; magical sci-fi concepts, endless scientific and technological terms make the little brain in front of the TV run at full capacity .


    In those times, I became a small audience next to the big stage of the universe. From the contests between righteousness and evil, beauty and ugliness, and good and evil, I gained all kinds of feelings of joy, anger, sorrow and joy.


    In this era when the concept of domestic protection month is not clear and the card is not very strict, "Transformers" easily passed the review and entered the summer file of July in the Oriental market.


    The introduction of Fang Zhongying is very optimistic about the prospects of "Transformers" and even thinks that it may be a popular candidate for the annual box office champion in the Eastern market.


    China Film has also joined forces with Wanda, New Film Federation and New Century to launch a special exhibition of "Transformers" for 20 years. Hundreds of new and classic versions of toys are available for fan players to try and sell, including Hasbro and Relativity Entertainment provide several discontinued limited editions.


    In addition, ¡¡¡¡ also specially launched many discounts and measures such as half price for students, half price for the first and last games, etc., to attract more movie fans into the theater.


    The group of people in the 1970s and 1980s is currently the main consumer group in the Oriental film market.


    Even in the summer, "Transformers" has become a trend in the Eastern market. After its release, it has become the movie with the most movies in the cinema at the fastest speed.


    In the mainstream cinemas in many first-tier cities, there is a "Transformers" film in half an hour. Even in the theaters of several companies that cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, the first week of filming is only 15 minutes apart. , The row rate is as high as over 60%.


    In this way, "Transformers" have broken the record of the Chinese film market, it is almost a matter of course.


    On the first day of the film, nearly 35.77 million soft sister coins were obtained in the Oriental market. This is the highest box office of a single day since the statistics of Oriental films, and the box office on the second day easily broke this record. 39.75 million soft sister coins are for this For the Chinese film market of the 1950s, it can only be described as crazy.


    Subsequently, the film exceeded 100 million soft sister coins in the first three days of the weekend, creating the highest single-week box office record and the fastest breaking speed of 100 million in the Oriental film market. If you exclude the "Titanic", which was not counted by many data at the beginning , "Transformers" has become the most successful imported film in the Oriental film market.


    This series has a huge charm in the East.


    Now limited by the degree of theater and market development, after a few years, the energy that the "Transformers" series can explode in the East is beyond imagination.


    once even became the total box office champion here.


    and sat in this position for a long time, until a certain film that bought the box office appeared.


    The record-breaking performance of the film immediately sparked a stir in the Eastern media, and the attention of the media attracted a large number of audiences to enter the theater. If the first week of the film was more supported by the steel wire from the East, many audiences who entered subsequently, It has nothing to do with nostalgia.


    "Transformers" will be the overall champion of the Oriental film market this year. It is rich in all the elements of imported blockbuster films, especially the embodiment of high-tech. It has a strong shock. It not only satisfies the transformation of the post-80s generation. The complex has attracted the attention of more fashion groups under this powerful influence and news attention."


    This comment from the official media on the other side of the Pacific is undoubtedly the best summary of the Transformers boom in the East.


    In order to promote the film, the Embassy Pictures Oriental Branch also took great pains. For example, Optimus Prime used the free fighting method of free combat to pay tribute to Kung Fu.


    As long as there are high commercial gains, these are not problems.


    Of course, not everyone here welcomes outsiders like Transformers.


    There are literary and artistic film directors and producers here who complained in the media publicly, and went online: "Our theater would rather give American film screens than domestic films, see "Transformation "King Kong" rate of filming! Why don''t you line up 100% of the film? Kneel down, what face do you need?"


    But most people don''t even have this brain. Soon filmmakers here actively refuted, saying that "the audience should have the right to choose."


    In the past, this film market was relatively closed and lacked enough competition from outsiders. Many people were used to lying down and winning. When the wolf came, these people didn''t think about how to strengthen their own strength to defeat the wolf, but blame someone for letting the wolf go. Come in.


    The environment cannot be blamed for this. After all, the theater is operating for profit. Which movie audiences love to watch and the attendance rate is high, they will have more rows, the most basic market law.


    To some extent, since you have chosen the art of film, don¡¯t blame the market, especially don¡¯t use the banner of nationalism to blame the market.


    Just like "Transformers", the box office revenue here is high, and most of the money really goes into Hollywood''s pockets?


    You know, the box office share of Embassy Pictures is only 13%.


    The high box office of "Transformers" means that the income of special film funds, business taxes, domestic distributors, domestic theaters and theaters is also higher, and so-called art films may also receive more subsidies.


    Under the current system, the film schedule rate is determined by the theater based on market response, which is a business judgment and must be in line with the maximization of benefits.


    Also, as a film artist, after choosing this artistic path, he must know the truth about high and low. Since he has chosen a high place and a small crowd, don''t complain about popular standards.

 Chapter 1039： Countless business opportunities

    As "Transformers" is released in various parts of the world, after the release of various market data, it will be summarized in Ronan''s office as soon as possible.


    The latest reports were also placed on Ronan''s desk by Connie''s hand.


    "I just received a notification from the Eastern Branch of the Embassy Pictures." Connie put down a document and said to Ronan: "The latest batch of "Cars" and "Transformers" peripheral products, a total of 75 container containers, has been Shipment from the east, the official report will arrive in the afternoon."


    Ronan said: "Okay. You send a notice to Garcia, you must ensure the supply of surrounding derivatives, make plans in advance for the next phase, and place an order with the processing plant in the East."


    Connie immediately said, "I''m going now."


    Ronan quickly flipped through the documents on his desk. "Transformers" also earned nearly 100 million U.S. dollars at the box office in the first week overseas. Currently, the global box office has exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars.


    The film will be opened in more countries and regions in the follow-up, and the overseas box office will keep rising rapidly.


    Peripheral aspects are also quite strong. Excluding Hasbro, the revenue from peripheral derivatives derived from the promotion and sales channels of Relativity Entertainment alone is estimated to be as high as 75.6 million US dollars in North America.


    The overseas statistics are not yet available, but the income is only higher than that of North America.


    The enthusiasm and fond memories accumulated by the steel wires over the years completely broke out with the promotion and release of the live-action film "Transformers".


    Connie knocked on the door and said, "Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner is here, in the reception room."


    Ronan put down his work and went to the reception room. Just as he walked in, the oncoming Brian Goldner gave him a warm hug.


    The head of Hasbro smiled crookedly, and said: "This time it was really successful! For this day, we have waited too long!"


    Since a few years ago, he has been urging Relativity Entertainment, and now the "Transformers" live-action movie is released. Although Hasbro has invested heavily in addition to copyright, it is definitely one of the biggest winners.


    Ronan said with a smile: "Good things are hard to come by, and the long-term expectation is not for today''s success?"


    Brian Goldner laughed haha: "That''s what I said."


    He was obviously in a very good mood and said: "In the past period of time, Transformers temporarily surpassed Barbie dolls and became the most popular toy in the United States. More than 10 years ago, Transformers were all the rage. This time through the movie version of Transformers "The boom, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Megatron are back!"


    Mattel and Hasbro are the two largest toy manufacturers in North America. There has always been a fierce competitive relationship between the two parties. Everyone wants to control the other side.


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment and Hasbro can work together to achieve greater success."


    Now Brian Goldner is full of confidence in Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, and he shook hands with Ronan and said, "I always believe this."


    He then asked: "When will the "Special Forces" series be released?"


    Ronan groaned a little, and said, "Don''t worry, we will understand the market response first, and then it will not be too late to make a decision. When the project is fully prepared, the chance of success will be greater when the project is launched."


    "In terms of movies..." Brian Goldner said without hesitation: "Hasbro follows the theory of relativity entertainment."


    The current Hasbro is not the same as the Hasbro after the 2010s, and he dared not rush to invest in filming himself.


    The former Hasbro was very dissatisfied that most of the profits were taken away by Hollywood producers and distributors after its toys were adapted for movies. Relying on the original animation drama production department, it established its own film production company and began to invest. Shooting live-action movies of its toys.


    But the road of filmmaking is not easy. The American film circle is actually equivalent to Hollywood, and it is a rather exclusive circle. Ryan Godnow and David Ellison are taking a curve to save the country.


    Hasbro¡¯s failure can be expected, the big investment and production of "Super Fleet" is not so miserable.


    Brian Goldner didn''t wait much. After chatting with Ronan a few words about "Special Forces", he hurriedly left and went to the Embassy Pictures downstairs.


    He knows very well that Ronan still has to go to the people of the issuing company to make decisions and talk about the specific marketing business.


    Back in the office, thinking of Brian Goldner''s words, Ronan deliberately found the survey data on "Special Forces" and took a look. After all, Duke and Blake had appeared in "Transformers".


    Maybe there are no special end credit eggs, or maybe names like this are more common in the United States. Duke and Blake did not cause a particularly big response. Only the toys and animation fans of Special Forces noticed their existence.


    Relatively speaking, the discussion of this group has not really spread, and the Internet on this aspect is far from reaching the level of flooding.


    Regarding the live-action movie of "Special Forces", at present, I just write the script first and do some text preparation work.


    Once a movie like this is really on the agenda, it will mean an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars. Ronan must of course be cautious, and even plans to wait for "Transformers 2" to be released before formal preparations.


    "Transformers", after a dominance on the Independence Day holiday, soon ushered in a strong competitor in the second weekend. The new part of Warner Bros¡¯s "Harry Potter" series chose to be independent Painting will start on the weekend after the date.


    The little wizard wielding a small magic wand has already reached "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".


    As the second largest IP in the commercial film market in Hollywood and even the world after "Star Wars", the power of Harry Potter is self-evident.


    The little wizard has an irresistible charm for teenagers. With a light wave of his wand, he won this week¡¯s North American box office champion.


    However, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" North American opening weekend box office of 77.1 million US dollars, for this series, it can only be considered quite satisfactory.


    "Transformers" fell to second place.


    During the opening weekend and the following four working days, the film consumed too much enthusiasm for the wire, causing the box office to drop slightly the next weekend, close to 55 percent.


    But for Relativity Entertainment, the $51.52 million North American box office for the second weekend is completely within the acceptable range.


    In addition to the gains of the previous four working days, the North American box office of "Transformers" successfully surpassed US$200 million, reaching US$202.13 million.


    As for the second dragon ball obtained by Fox in the twentieth century, "Ten Thousand Years Before History" has completely fallen. This weekend, only less than 4 million US dollars has been received at the box office. Since its release in North America, the total box office has been less than 30 million US dollars.


    Even the most optimistic people know that the North American box office of this film is not to mention 50 million US dollars, even reaching 40 million US dollars is very difficult.


    North America is 200 million U.S. dollars in ten days. The toy adaptation of "Transformers" is a huge success, and the final box office in North America is very hopeful to exceed 350 million U.S. dollars.


    Overseas, the number of countries and regions showing "Transformers" is also increasing. This week, the overseas box office has increased by nearly 90 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office of the film has approached 400 million U.S. dollars.


    In this situation, if you don¡¯t shoot and produce a sequel, it¡¯s impossible to tolerate it. God will be angry!


    Shahai Entertainment and Hasbro held a press conference to announce the official establishment of "Transformers 2", and the main creators of the first film from director Michael Bay to hero Henry Cavill and heroine Candice Swanepoel All personnel will return to the sequel.


    Of course, there is the real actor Optimus Prime!


    Compared with the box office, the income of the film in the peripheral and derivative channels is equally amazing.


    As of the second weekend of the show in North America, according to the latest data report received by Ronan, since the opening of "Transformers" in North America, each theater has sold an average of about 1,500 Transformers toy models, a single theater The average income in this area alone is as high as $150,000.


    The development of derivative products is the general trend of Hollywood movies, and toy movies like "Transformers" are no exception.


    Although the copyright of the toy belongs to Hasbro, according to the agreement signed by the two parties in the early years, Relativity Entertainment occupies an absolute dominant position in movie-related derivatives, and can share 60% of the profits of each movie derivative.


    Other image and text authorizations, as the relativistic entertainment of movie copyright holders, can share 80% of the profits.


    In addition to the toys, dolls, stationery, cultural shirts and other traditional peripheral products that are indispensable for each movie Relativity Entertainment has also launched Transformers novels and photo series, and sales are also good, just ten days. More than one million copies were sold.


    Transformers series toys or other products other than movies have nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment.


    In this regard, sales have also skyrocketed under the drive of live-action movies. Any Transformer-related merchandise seems to have become a hot spot this summer. As the copyright owner, Hasbro has made a lot of money.


    The Internet is also a sales channel that cannot be ignored. Websites such as EBAY, Amazon, and Netflix have opened Transformers sales areas. Various peripheral products related to live-action movies have become hot sellers on the Internet, valued at $99 and inscribed. The movie version of the leader-level Optimus Prime model of the slogan "Freedom to all beings" has already reached the top position of the sales charts of these websites.


    There are also numerous sponsors that benefited. For example, Chevrolet¡¯s Camaro sports car is one of the most popular sports cars in North America; for example, as the heroine Candice Swanepoel became popular and became a hot Hollywood star. And the CT sunglasses she wore in the film, which sold for as high as $39. After the film was released, it became a hot product.


    A super selling movie can always create countless business opportunities.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment is also preparing to jointly open a new animated series "Transformers: The Leader''s Proof" with Hasbro!


    Compared with the inspiring Relativity Entertainment and Hasbro, the 20th Century Fox has fallen into a depression.

 Chapter 1040： Ambition

    New York, Upper East Side, James Murdoch walks out of the apartment, meets Jim Pros, who is waiting here, and rushes to the newly-purchased mansion by the Rupert Murdoch couple.


    "How is the situation?" James Murdoch glanced at the gloomy sky through the car window: "Is there any possibility of salvation overseas?"


    Jim Prolos knew that he was talking about "Ten Thousand Years Before History". Out of the responsibility of professional managers, he can only tell the truth: "Overseas may be worse than North America."


    James Murdoch is not lacking in decisiveness: "Don''t invest anymore overseas, stop your losses."


    "Okay." Jim Prolos felt a little guilty, and said, "I will be responsible for the failure of these two projects..."


    James Murdoch waved his hand: "Isn''t it time to talk about this. Isn''t your recent project successful? The results of "The Simpsons" are good."


    He doesn''t seem to have Jim Proceeds back for the time being.


    For every company in Hollywood, it is normal for the production and distribution of films to have success or failure. The three films released in the summer of 20th Century Fox, "The Pharaoh and the Gods" and "Ten Thousand Years Before History" are commercially available. It failed, but there was also the success of The Simpsons.


    This film adapted from an animated series has been released in early June and has now exceeded $150 million in the North American box office.


    Jim Prolos did not speak any more, after all, from the bottom of his heart, he did not want to be held accountable.


    Although there are two failures in the three summer films and one success, it is a common occurrence in the Big Six in Hollywood, but the production costs of the failed "Pharaohs and Gods" and "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistory" are both 100 million US dollars. Above, and the successful "Simpsons" is only a medium-scale production.


    However, this also means that "The Simpsons" can have a lot of profit, and how much it can make up for the losses of "The Pharaoh and the Gods" and "Ten Thousand Years Before History".


    James Murdoch suddenly asked: "Jim, do the two failed films have something in common?"


    "Hmm..." Jim Prolos had actually thought about it and said, "They are all epic films of ancient warfare."


    James Murdoch asked: "Are there any other films of this type in the big production project?"


    Jim Prolos said: "There is another one, Robin Hood, which has a very high investment, 130 million US dollars..."


    As soon as the number came out, the air in the car seemed to freeze for a moment.


    Even for a company like Twentieth Century Fox, more than $100 million is a considerable investment.


    Although I can''t think of the problem, Hollywood studios have their own survival criteria and ways of judging their projects. James Murdoch asked: "Can the Robin Hood project be terminated?"


    Jim Prolos shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The project has entered the post-production stage. We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in funds. If it is terminated, the loss will be huge."


    "Then finish it." James Murdoch quickly made a decision: "After the completion, organize several more viewing sessions, and see the specific response before deciding on the scale of investment in the promotion and distribution."


    Twentieth Century Fox will also learn from the failures of "Pharaohs and Gods" and "Ten Thousand Years Before History". The production cost of each of the two epic giants will be announced with a total cost of up to 200 million US dollars. There is not much that can be recovered.


    Since the beginning of the new century, large-scale productions have invested more and more in the promotion and distribution of movies, not only approaching the production cost infinitely, but some even exceeding the production cost.


    Jim Prolos quickly responded: "Okay."


    It is impossible to give up "Robin Hood" which has already started post-production, but the failure of two consecutive period epic films also made the senior officials of 20th Century Fox, including Jim Pross, very cautious about this type.


    "I have issued an official notice." Jim Prolos said at this time: "In the short term, there will be no more epic projects in the 20th Century Fox."


    James Murdoch nodded slightly: "This decision is timely." He thought of another thing and reminded: "There are two directors, Ridley Scott and Roland Emmerich, in the future. During the year, Twentieth Century Fox will stop cooperating with them."


    "I understand." Jim Prolos said: "The management of the company has reached a tacit understanding."


    This kind of thing will not be said clearly, but no one wants to cooperate with the loser.


    James Murdoch asked: "What about other big investment and big production projects?"


    Jim-Pross said: "There is no epic film project. Currently investing in production and planning of large projects, in addition to the "X-Men" derivative series, there is also a disaster type "Super Storm", science fiction film is also a sequel "Terminator 4" and the movie "Dragon Ball" adapted from a major production game."


    Hearing these words, James Murdoch relaxed and said: "Abandon other epic projects except Robin Hood, and put all the saved funds and resources into these projects."


    Jim Pross responded again: "Okay."


    The car left Manhattan and finally came to Long Island, stopping in front of a luxurious manor.


    Entering the manor, James Murdoch just greeted other brothers and sisters and potential competitors, and was called to the study by Rupert Murdoch.


    Compared to other sons and daughters, Rupert Murdoch prefers James Murdoch and gave him tremendous power, first with the control of the British media headed by Sky TV, and then 20th Century Fox.


    From the outside world, this is undoubtedly a very clear signal that James Murdoch will be in charge of the future media empire of the Murdoch family.


    James Murdoch himself thought so too.


    "I heard that Fox has failed two major productions this summer?" Rupert Murdoch asked directly.


    ""The Pharaohs and the Gods" and "Ten Thousand Years Before History." James Murdoch knew that he could not hide: "It may cause certain losses to the company in the short term."


    Rupert Murdoch sat behind the desk and pushed several documents to the front: "Don''t be careless, always pay attention to the health of the company''s capital flow."


    James Murdoch picked up the file and looked at it, and said, "I know, father."


    Actually, for these two projects, most of the funds came from 20th Century Fox, and some of the funds were invested by investment institutions. At least the 20th Century Fox¡¯s losses would not be as serious as it seems.


    But this also brings other problems. Those investment institutions have seriously frustrated their confidence in Twentieth Century Fox and do not plan to continue investing in other major film projects of Twentieth Century Fox.


    This forced 20th Century Fox to use its own funds to invest in major production projects such as "Wolverine", "Superstorm", "Terminator 4" and "Dragon Ball".


    Also, the problem of bank loans must be resolved. In the 20th century, Fox¡¯s investments in "Pharaohs and the Gods" and "Ten Thousand Years Before History" came from bank loans.


    Before I came to New York this time, some banks had already started dunning money, and some banks were even considering loans for other movie projects.


    Twentieth Century Fox faced many problems, but James Murdoch did not panic. He was very confident and thought he was fully capable of solving these problems.


    The British media business, after several years of hard work, he has basically built his back garden, and it is time to turn his main energy back to 20th Century Fox.


    Rupert Murdoch warned: "The film and television industry has its own particularities, so don''t be careless."


    James Murdoch immediately assured: "Father, I will prove myself like I did in England."


    Rupert Murdoch was quite satisfied with the results of his youngest son in the UK, nodded slowly, and suddenly changed the subject: "I have a plan, and News Corporation has been preparing for it for a while. "


    James Murdoch had never heard of it, and immediately asked curiously: "Father, what plan?",


    Rupert Murdoch said: "I am going to issue an M&A invitation to Time Warner and its controlling Warner Bros.!"


    Hearing this, even with James Murdoch''s knowledge, I was taken aback for a moment.


    This plan is really shocking!


    "Why Time Warner and Warner Bros.?" This is contrary to James Murdoch''s plan.


    That is, James Murdoch, if replaced by someone else, Rupert Murdoch will not explain at all: "After Time Warner broke up with AOL, the media business has been declining but they have the current The world''s best content production project, the "Harry Potter" series has brought Warner nearly tens of billions of dollars in total revenue."


    He glanced at James Murdoch: "In addition, Marvel Entertainment''s movies proved that the era of superheroes has begun. We missed Marvel, but the potential of DC Comics is only stronger than Marvel. News Corporation¡¯s media business, coupled with Warner¡¯s most high-quality content business, is a combination of strong forces and complementary advantages. If the plan goes well, we will become the world¡¯s largest media group in the future, and 20th Century Fox will also become Hollywood¡¯s premier the company."


    James Murdoch couldn''t help but said, "It''s too difficult."


    Rupert Murdoch said: "So, now it''s just a plan. I will release news to test Warner''s attitude.


    "Father!" James Murdoch hesitated and said, "According to your statement, News Corp. needs high-quality content. Twentieth Century Fox can no longer meet the requirements. I fully agree with this point, but Warner is not the only one. Your choice?"


    In the eyes of Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch said: "Relativistic Entertainment! A dynamic young company with countless high-quality content. If it can win Relativity Entertainment..."


    "Do you think I haven''t considered it?" Rupert Murdoch said lightly: "Relativity Entertainment''s equity is concentrated, and it is more difficult to win it than to acquire Warner Bros."


    James Murdoch did not give up: "What if Ronan Anderson agrees?"


    Rupert Murdoch said: "I can consider it as a backup option."

 Chapter 1041： Once there was a mountain

    Entering mid-July, the most interesting news in the entire North American business circle is that News Corp. issued an M&A offer to Warner Bros., a subsidiary of Time Warner''s extremely absolute holding.


    This caused an uproar in the media and entertainment industry, because once this invitation is successful, it means that the United States and the world will have an unprecedented super entertainment media group.


    On the day that Ronan got the news, he convened a meeting with the senior executives of Relativity Entertainment, and then he had a close talk with Robert Iger and CFO Mary in order to prepare for the huge changes in the industry.


    "I don''t think Warner Group will accept the invitation of News Corporation." Robert Iger expressed his opinion: "Although AOL broke up with Warner in the past two years, it has had a great negative impact on the entire Warner Group, leading to Warner''s The media business has stalled, but Warner¡¯s development in the entertainment business is enough to make up for this loss and even bring more revenue to the Warner Group."


    He further said: "Once the two companies merge, with Rupert Murdoch''s strength, the original Warner management and major shareholders will find it difficult to guarantee their own interests."


    As the chief financial officer, Mary said from the perspective of the capital chain: "In the current situation of the two companies, even if Warner Group agrees to acquire, News Corp. will have to offer more than $60 billion.


    Robert Iger nodded slightly: "Maybe even more."


    Mary continued: "News Corp. and its 20th Century Fox are completely focused on the entertainment media industry. In recent years, Fox¡¯s performance has been poor. The backbone of News Corp. is undoubtedly the media industry, but this industry is difficult to bring. Huge cash flow, Rupert Murdoch¡¯s merger and acquisition can only be completed by way of share swap and cash, and the former dominates."


    She paused briefly, and then said: "Even if the deal is concluded, it will weaken the Murdoch family''s control of News Corp."


    Ronan has been thinking about it, and finally said: "We are ready with both hands."


    Robert Iger agrees: "Be prepared for the worst."


    "Once these two companies merge, it will not be good news for any other entertainment media company." Ronan said slowly: "This means that a giant company will have a huge impact on other companies in the industry, even A crushing advantage."


    Mary did not comment, but Robert Iger looked serious.


    Once News Corporation and Warner Group are united, it is absolutely not in the interest of Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger said: ¡°We are definitely not the only one who does not want News Corporation¡¯s plan to succeed. Hollywood and other giants in the media industry probably don¡¯t want to see such a situation. Based on the information we have on News Corporation and 20th Century Fox. The biggest difficulty of Rupert Murdoch¡¯s plan is the opposition of Warner Group, and the funding and equity issues."


    Ronan reminded at this time: "There is one more thing, political factor! Antitrust!" He said to Robert Iger: "Bob, you go to Hollywood and other companies in the media industry."


    Robert Iger understands Ronan¡¯s intentions: ¡°Be prepared to restrict News Corp¡¯s plans from the policy perspective.¡±


    Ronan nodded slightly: "This kind of thing, presumably every company will take action."


    Large companies will have more or less contact with the Washington government, Congress and other institutions.


    This small meeting ended, Ronan returned to the office, and Connie had already sent the latest report.


    Before looking at it, Ronan carefully recalled it and made sure he remembered it correctly. Once he saw relevant news when he was on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Rupert Murdoch¡¯s News Corporation wanted to acquire Warner more than once. But it was never successful, and in the end, Disney took over the sluggish 20th Century Fox film and television company.


    The six major Hollywood companies have since become the five major companies, and even Walt Disney has changed the label name of Fox.


    The failure of News Corporation¡¯s acquisition of Warner has caused quite a chain reaction.


    However, Ronan also has an impression. He can''t remember exactly when it happened, but it should have happened after 2010.


    News Corp. has now had trials and plans in this regard, and it may be an effect brought about by Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan looked upright and quickly read the information Connie sent.


    This is the market research department of Relativity Entertainment, carefully collecting detailed information on the merger and acquisition plans of News Corporation and Warner.


    This merger proposal was proposed at a luncheon at the Manhattan headquarters of the American Press Association on a working day in July.


    The actual participants are Rupert Murdoch''s top assistant Chase Carey and Time Warner Chairman and CEO Jeff Beeks.


    The former tentatively proposed this plan to the latter, and the news spread out. News Corporation also admitted in the media interview.


    But so far, Warner has not made any response.


    If the deal is concluded, the merger of News Corporation and Time Warner will bring the two media giants together.


    Time Warner¡¯s TNT, TBS, CNN and HBO and other profitable cable channels will be integrated with the FX, FoxNews and Fox broadcasting networks of Twentieth Century Fox.


    Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox Pictures have also merged, and the combined company will also dominate the film and television studio business.


    For the entertainment media industry in the United States, this will be a more terrifying super giant group than Walt Disney.


    Relativity Entertainment also prepares for the worst situation as quickly as possible.


    Regardless of the result, the most important point is the strength of Relativity Entertainment itself is the key.


    Without strong enough strength, any big company will be in a hurry.


    This summer file, relativity entertainment can be described as full of firepower.


    After 14 weeks of screenings in North America, "Hulk" was officially released from theaters, and the North American box office eventually reached US$261.28 million.


    At present, the global box office of this film has exceeded 400 million US dollars, and overseas screenings will continue for a long time.


    Through box office share and revenue from TV series and DVDs, it is not a problem at all that Relativity Entertainment recovers the entire investment in "Hulk".


    Even, the possibility of creating tens of millions of dollars in profits is very high.


    The success of this film further allowed the market to see the charm of Marvel superheroes.


    More importantly, with the movie¡¯s hit, the concept of Avengers is spreading around the world.


    These are the basis for the future "Avengers" want to succeed.


    Without the foreshadowing of these previous films, the previous "Avengers" could not have achieved such a huge success.


    The huge sales of "Hulk" has given the series more fans besides comics fans. Many people''s eyes have also paid attention to the next Marvel Avengers film "Thor", which will last a few months. "Thor", which will be released later, has already gained considerable popularity.


    Embassy Pictures and Marvel Entertainment are also doing some targeted promotional activities.


    In addition, the DVD sales of "District Nine", which has been downgrade before, have been well sold. Within two weeks of its launch, North American sales reached USD 38.95 million.


    This is incomparable to the North American movies that sold hundreds of millions of dollars in DVDs in the first week, such as "The Lord of the Rings", "Pirates of the Caribbean", and "The Bournemouth 3".


    But no one would think that "District Nine" is such a heavyweight film.


    Compared to investment, Relativity Entertainment can be said to be very profitable in "District Nine".


    At the same time, "Transformers" spent its third weekend in North American theaters, which seemed to correspond to the number of weeks it was released. The film further slipped on the North American box office charts, dropping to third place.


    However, the weight of the third place in the box office list is real.


    The North American box office decline of "Transformers" has significantly narrowed. In the third weekend, the North American box office closed at US$27.1 million, and the North American box office totaled US$248.91 million.


    The overseas trend is still stable. Such special effects blockbusters are truly a popular dish in the global market. As time goes by, the box office outside North America gradually catches up with the North American box office, and the completion of the surpass will only be in the next few days. thing.


    "Transformers" on the following Tuesday or Wednesday will be able to achieve a global box office feat of over 500 million US dollars.


    In contrast, the sales of peripheral derivative products of the film remain high. It¡¯s hard to say that Hasbro¡¯s products. The global distributors of Relativity Entertainment have once again been in the Embassy Pictures for less than two weeks. In order to meet the market demand, and under the guarantee of sufficient orders from Relativity, the number of OEM manufacturers on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has increased to twelve.


    The DVD of this film is also under urgent pressing. The first batch of DVD orders for Relativity Entertainment reached 10 million.


    "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" ranks ahead of "Transformers". The charm of the little wizard has never been doubted. The growing Gryffindor Golden Triangle will burst out with greater appeal in the future.


    This week¡¯s box office champion was picked up by an animated feature film-"Kung Fu Panda"!


    Once upon a time there was a mountain, there was a temple in the mountain, and there was a panda selling noodles in the temple...


    This animated film produced by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio and distributed by Embassy Pictures, with super cute pandas plus kung fu and comedy, and the so-called mysterious oriental culture, attracted a large number of people into the theater.


    Of course, the oriental culture shown in "Kung Fu Panda" is essentially the oriental culture that Hollywood thinks.


    But because of Ronan''s existence, the film has no sensitive points, and it passed the scissor review without cutting it on the other side of the Pacific.


    Frankly speaking, Eastern culture can never be covered by a panda that can embroider its legs.


    Anyway, "Kung Fu Panda" has been a huge success in the North American film market. It opened in 4,225 theaters during the opening weekend and won $71.25 million in the box office.


    The box office in North America caught up with the production cost in the first week, and Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has also had another successful animation film in addition to the "Minions" series.

 Chapter 1042： Look towards money

    Completely different from Pixar Studios, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s animation films have been committed to producing the ¡°idiots become heroes¡± animation stories that audiences of all ages like, because everyone has had similar experiences, Or similar dreams, and this kind of entertainment-oriented animation blockbuster can just make them have a certain empathy, at least it can resonate at the entertainment level.


    This time, the panda successfully entered the North American film market.


    In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, pandas can obviously rely on their strength to feed, but they make a living by selling cuteness.


    It is said that in myths and legends, this kind of ferocious animal called the iron-eater in ancient records has also served as Chi You''s mount.


    I have to say that in terms of film culture, what is really popular in the international market in the East is actually the type of Kung Fu.


    The box office results of "Kung Fu Panda" were delivered to Ronan as soon as possible.


    North America¡¯s opening results, with the relatively stable trend of animated films, will eventually lead to a North American box office of more than 250 million US dollars.


    The performance in the international market will not be bad.


    Switching to other films with Oriental as the main element of expression, Ronan may be worried, but the combination of Kung Fu and Panda can have an extremely wide audience.


    The Oriental Market is the only one that opened paintings at the same time as North America. Unlike Pixar¡¯s animated feature films, the response to "Kung Fu Panda" is extremely popular across the Pacific Ocean.


    Touted and belittled this film, the voices in the media in the East have been shared.


    The former believes that Eastern culture has truly rushed out of the country to the world, and it has also had a huge impact. There are even people who are too optimistic and have ulterior motives claiming that Hollywood is helping the East to promote martial arts culture around the world.


    Behind it, I have to say that there is the shadow of the Eastern Branch of Embassy Pictures, which is following the route of good friends of the Eastern people.


    Of course, the purpose is ultimately the growing wallet of the people of the East.


    These Hollywood businessmen, for the sake of business interests, even the United States dare to sell, let alone other?


    The degrading voice thinks that this is the immortality of the American emperor''s selflessness, and the conspiracy is being planned through the national treasure!


    Where is so complicated, everything is just Hollywood looking to the money.


    Some filmmakers with keen sense of smell in the oriental film industry have discovered from "Kung Fu Panda" that the oriental culture can also be popular and sold globally through international packaging.


    The background, architecture, music, five types of boxing techniques, dragon totem, firecrackers, noodles, and steamed buns in this film, of course, also includes the setting itself of using pandas as the protagonist and kung fu as the selling point. The expression forms are all oriental elements.


    But the core of the film is typical of Hollywood.


    "I heard that a film group company in the East sent a team of dozens of people."


    During the lunch break at noon, Jessica Felton specially bought lunch and came to Ronan¡¯s side. After eating and resting, she chatted: "It is said that there is a group specializing in animation production and has gone to work in animation at Shahai Entertainment. I''m asking for advice and studying."


    She tried to make a cup of green tea for Ronan: "I heard that they are very interested in "Kung Fu Panda"."


    Luonan held up the teacup Jessica Felton had placed in front of him, took a sip, and said simply: "Sandhai Entertainment will deepen the cooperation with the Easterners in production."


    More, he didn''t say much, many decisions are still on the plan.


    Single animation production, such as "Little Pig Peppa", "Kung Fu Panda" and "Transformers", are all within the scope of possible future cooperation.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment and Pacific Investment Foundation will also accept more legitimate investments from the East.


    Jessica Felton didn¡¯t say much, but instead asked, "Is the tea I made okay?"


    "Very good." Ronan took another sip: "I have 90% of my skills."


    Jessica Felton is used to holding his chest with both hands: "This is much simpler than making coffee. Put in tea, pour in boiling water..."


    Ronan deliberately said: "It seems that making coffee is also these two steps?" He did not dwell on this topic, and asked: "Where is the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4"?"


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "It''s almost the end stage." She said openly: "When this film is finished, I will officially move to your side."


    The knock on the door sounded, Ronan said please come in, Connie pushed the door and walked in, first nodded slightly to Jessica Felton, and said to Ronan, "Charles Rowan from Warner Bros. called To determine if you can attend the premiere of The Dark Knight."


    This weekend, "The Dark Knight" will be fully released in North America. Unlike other film premieres, this premiere will be solemn, solemn and heavy because of the God-Making Project.


    Although the new "Batman" movie series will soon have nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment, Ronan thought about it after thinking about the fact that Warner Group has never expressed its position on the invitation of Twentieth Century Fox and the DC Justice League universe project. "Tell them that I will be present at the premiere."


    Jessica Felton heard the name of the "Batman" movie and didn''t know why. The first thing that came to mind was not the big bat, but the pale clown!


    She couldn''t help patting her forehead, which was obviously influenced by Warner Bros. propaganda.


    Sure enough, the dead are more important to the movie than the living.


    "One more thing." Connie didn''t say directly.


    Upon hearing this, Jessica Felton was very conscious and it was time to say goodbye.


    She stood up and said to Ronan, "I''m going back first."


    Ronan didn''t mean to stay, and nodded gently: "I will call you if I have something."


    Jessica Felton got up and left.


    When the office door closed, Connie continued: "The team from the East wants to get authorization from our film library..."


    Relativity Entertainment After years of accumulation and acquisition, the current film library has more than 30,000 film and television drama copyrights, which is not inferior to the Big Six in Hollywood.


    Ronan thought a little, and said: "Tell George Clint that authorization can be negotiated, and the price is according to Hollywood conventions. Also, the authorization time should not be too long, preferably within five years."


    Connie took it down quickly.


    The copyright of the ¡¡¡¡ film library is the most stable source of income for large film companies. Thanks to Netflix, a dominant platform, the film library of Relativity Entertainment, it now generates hundreds of millions of dollars in profits every year.


    Connie just left, Scott Swift came over, and brought a heavyweight news.


    "Last month, I went to the East again."


    Probably it has attracted a lot of investment in the Eastern market. Crossing the Pacific has become a monthly task for Scott Swift. Even when the work is very busy, he will guarantee to go once every quarter. He had no feelings at this moment: "The speed of development over there is too fast. It is really changing with each passing day. The wealthy and their finances are growing rapidly."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and said, "An economic miracle is being created over there." He looked at Scott Swift: "Why, have you got a new investment?"


    Scott Swift said very seriously: "There are several potential investors. One of them came to Los Angeles. He holds in his hands a huge wealth even in North America, and he is very important to the film industry. very interested."


    "Tell me?" Ronan was a little curious.


    Scott Swift handed a piece of information to Ronan, and at the same time briefly introduced: "This person''s surname is Lin. He controls a business that consists of hotels, shopping malls, movie theaters, real estate development, and urban integrated commercial complexes. A huge group company."


    Ronan also saw the introduction in the materials. This person named Lin Jian was once famous. The Qianlu Group in his hand once bought and bought all over the world, and gained a lot in Hollywood and North American film industry.


    This person turned up unexpectedly and got involved with the Pacific Investment Foundation. Combining his memories, what benefits can Relativity Entertainment bring?


    Ronan quickly scanned the information and asked, "What does this person or his company think."


    "This Mr. Lin is very interested in investing in the Pacific Foundation." Scott Swift told the truth: "Of course, this kind of investment is more like a closer relationship between the two parties."


    Ronan can roughly guess that the other party should not lack investment channels. The so-called investment is more like asking for directions.


    Scott Swift continued: "He also hopes to have further cooperation with us, especially in the film industry. This Qianlu company has one of the largest continuous cinema chains in the Oriental film market, and also wants to get involved in movies. Production industry That Mr. Lin is ambitious. According to him, he plans to build Oriental Hollywood in the future."


    Ronan nodded slightly. If it weren''t for some factors that were impossible to resist, he might have gone farther in the film industry.


    "An Eastern entrepreneur who wants to get involved in the film industry." Ronan said slowly, "Do you have ideas for the Hollywood film industry and film companies?"


    Scott Swift said: "Yes, Mr. Lin did not hide it. Although it is difficult to do it in a short period of time, he hopes that the future Qianlu Film will be an internationally influential company that can be in the international film industry. Has a place in China."


    Ronan tapped his fingers on the desk lightly: "It''s a very interesting idea, with a long-term vision."


    "The most important thing is that he is still rich." Scott Swift said with a smile: "He expressed to me that I hope you can make time to meet him."


    Ronan once again opened up the information of Qianlu Jiantuan and this Mr. Lin, and read it carefully. The more I look at it, he is still thinking about it. Relativity entertainment can otherwise benefit from it.


    is sitting in his position, this is something that must be considered.


    "Let''s do it, Scott." Ronan made a decision: "My schedule is full this week. If he is in Los Angeles next week, I can have an interview."


    Scott Swift said, "He should be in Los Angeles."


    There is still a lot of work to be done this week, and there are a lot of activities I personally participated in, such as the "Dark Knight" invited by Warner Bros.


    This superhero movie is very likely to be a god.

 Chapter 1043： Fengshen

    Tousled hair, pale face, dark circles under the eyes, bright red lips and scars, terrifying eyes, strange laughter, and the venomous serpent''s utterances that are exposed, are chilling, and there is no evil in the body.


    A huge poster stands in front of the most eye-catching main entrance of the Sacred Auditorium, as if the entire premiere was mourning the dead man.


    For more than half a year, Warner Bros. used a huge propaganda machine to borrow Heath Ledger¡¯s death and almost turned the clown into a god.


    Actually, it was only a short time before the film was officially released from Heath Ledger and the Joker.


    The atmosphere of the premiere of ¡¡¡¡ was a bit heavy. Not only did every guest wear a dark dress, even the red carpet became a black carpet.


    Under the propaganda of Warner Bros., it seems that everyone is still immersed in the grief of Heath Ledger''s death.


    If it is a living person, it may have the counter-effect of over-propaganda, but the whole society is tolerant to those who leave.


    Whether it is related to Heath Ledger or not, this is a film full of dark style, and the black carpet is particularly suitable for the scene.


    When Kim Ledger and his wife, representing Heath Ledger, walked on the black carpet, fans on both sides raised up the clown posters in their hands. In front of the noisy IMAX theater, there was a moment of silence. It seemed that everyone was using this Way to commemorate the passing of Heath Ledger.


    Even if it is impossible to participate in the premiere, Heath Ledger still stole the biggest limelight, and the entire premiere seems to have become a memorial ceremony.


    Ronan was not interested in the premiere. He entered the sacred auditorium very early, occasionally looking at the huge poster outside through the window of the VIP room, and could only secretly sigh that this is a night of the gods.


    Maybe I understand that it is not the protagonist of tonight, Christopher Nolan came to the VIP room early and was right next to Ronan.


    "Are you ready to become a major director?" Ronan said softly, "After this film, "Batman" will become an extraordinary name."


    Christopher Nolan smiled and said: "What to do or how to do it, not easily affected by the outside world."


    Compared to those directors or actors who became popular overnight, Christopher Nolan is a step-by-step climber. It has taken ten years to walk today, and his psychological quality is undoubtedly quite stable.


    People who become popular overnight are the easiest to get lost because of huge changes.


    The typical directors, such as the bizarre pair of brothers and sisters, fell into the ditch after the first movie, and they have been eating their money.


    Ronan is very familiar with Nolan, and has never had any worries in this regard, so he asked, "How was the filming of Inception?"


    Christopher Nolan roughly said the progress: "It''s still around the world, but overall it''s going well."


    Ronan hasn¡¯t seen Nolan for a long time, and asked, ¡°Did Warner Bros. discuss with you about the sequel?¡±


    "Charles Rowan specifically talked to me on the phone some time ago." Christopher Nolan said without hesitation, "asked me about the possibility of directing "Batman" in the future. I gave a definite answer and will complete three parts according to the contract. Qu, the rest has nothing to do with me."


    He was somewhat uncomfortable: "If I hadn''t signed the trilogy contract, I would quit the third part. Warner Bros. and DC Comics are too much to exclude Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan smiled: "It''s okay, don''t affect your work because of this. Relativity entertainment is not an unconditional withdrawal.


    Regardless of how true Christopher Nolan¡¯s unrestrained expression is, it shows an attitude of standing on the side of relativity entertainment.


    Ronan saw Kevin Te Suhara at this time, said to Christopher Nolan, and walked over.


    "Good evening, Ronan." Kevin-Tesuhara shook hands with Ronan: "I thought you were not coming."


    Ronan asked, "This is a movie project we are working on together. Of course I will come."


    Kevin Tesohala greeted Ronan with a smile and was able to take back a series of copyrights for the new "Batman" movie. He was in a good mood: "Relativity Entertainment and Warner Bros. have cooperated for many years. I hope we can continue to cooperate in the future. ."


    His speech suddenly changed: "Ronan, your asking price last time was too high!"


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment took the initiative to give up Wonder Woman. Suicide Squad is just a marginal character in DC comics. The success or failure of the two old movies is unpredictable. In fact, Warner Bros. actually didn''t pay much."


    Kevin Tesuhara specifically mentioned: "Don''t forget, there is monetary compensation."


    Ronan slightly stretched his hands: "Compared to the gains from the "Batman" series, what is the monetary compensation?" He deliberately lowered his voice: "I got news that Warner Bros. and DC Comics plan to continue shooting after the trilogy. The sequel is directly linked to your Justice League project."


    This is almost public news. Kevin Tesukhara has no need to deny it at all, admitting: "There are plans in this area. Ronan, your Avengers are progressing fast, and DC Comics must hurry up. on."


    "Marvel Entertainment has already had two films released and they have been successful." Ronan seemed to show off casually: "DC comics have been left far behind, really speed up."


    Kevin Tesuhara didn¡¯t know this, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Warner Bros. and DC Comics are experienced and will soon catch up.¡±


    Ronan also hopes that Warner Bros. and DC Comics will speed up, the faster the better, because that represents a lack of real careful planning and market research.


    But these words will definitely not be related to Kevin Tesukhara, so he took the initiative to change the subject, and tentatively asked: "The 20th Century Fox sent out an M&A invitation to the entire Warner, and Warner has never responded. I don¡¯t know what you think. ."


    Kevin Tesohala laughed: "My position is very clear, and many people inside and outside Warner know that I am firmly opposed to it." More than one person has asked, he has always answered this way, but more will not say "As for the rest of the Warner Board of Directors, and the major shareholders, what do you think is not something I can understand."


    Ronan did not hide his position and said directly: "Kevin, you made a wise decision."


    The CEO of Warner Bros. has an extremely heavy weight in the entire Time Warner Group. It is even the number three or four on the Time Warner Board of Directors. The influence of its group decision making cannot be underestimated.


    Except for 20th Century Fox, no one in Hollywood would like to see the success of this acquisition plan.


    Ronan quickly entered the screening room with Christopher Nolan, and Kevin Tesuhara''s gaze was taken back from Ronan.


    He is very clear that the Justice League plan wants to catch up with the Avengers plan, and Warner Bros. and DC Comics really need to speed up further.


    Marvel Entertainment will also have a "Thor" this year. It is estimated that "Avengers" will be released in 2009. Time is waiting!


    In any case, next year will become the first year of the Justice League Universe Project movie, "Green Lantern" must be released in the summer file next year!


    Kevin Tesuhara found Charles Rowan and hoped that after the release of "The Dark Knight", he would continue to urge the speed of the production of "Green Lantern" and the high hope Zach Schneider would devote himself to justice earlier. In the alliance universe.


    Christopher Nolan¡¯s departure cannot be avoided. Judging from the current situation, Zach Schneider is the best DC superhero movie successor.


    Warner Bros. will definitely extend the almost crazy influence of "The Dark Knight" to the entire DC Justice League universe!


    "The Dark Knight" soon began its premiere screening.


    From the beginning of the film, a keynote has been set, that is, to keep opening up for the clown who seems to be the supporting role is actually the protagonist.


    can even say various openings.


    This kind of shooting and production method for supporting actors is fresh enough even in Hollywood, making the audience feel a kind of alternative excitement.


    If under normal circumstances, some people may have doubts and even disgust.


    But the death of Heath Ledger made almost everyone''s tolerance for clowns infinitely high.


    I have to say that Warner Bros. completed a nearly perfect movie marketing.


    This is definitely a special case of marketing that can be recorded in the annals of history and even in teaching materials. It has extraordinary reference significance for the entire Hollywood.


    Compared with the Warner Bros. god-making plan, the propaganda that Relativity Entertainment used to use the death of Robert Lu Delun was simply weak.


    Of course, there is one thing that cannot be denied, the clown will be one of the most charming villains in the history of Hollywood movies This "Dark Knight" transmits a dark atmosphere everywhere, so serious that it is suffocating, but it spreads charmingly. Charm.


    The bank robbery, true and false Batman, clown fighting gangster, Hong Kong city hunt, clown assassination, the film has never let the audience take a breath, the rhythm is like a dense drum, and it drives people''s emotions. The rise to a higher place.


    The film¡¯s portrayal of the characters¡¯ personalities is very in-depth. The boundary between good and evil has become quite blurred. The black knight Batman, who represents justice, is so helpless under the pressure of the clown, and in the end he has to develop. To the point of surrendering himself, the light knight and prosecutor Harvey, who also represents justice, is also Bruce Wayne¡¯s greatest hope. He is a bright star against evil forces, but after hatred and a fire, he transforms into A double-faced person who depends on coins to determine life and death.


    The only remaining comic color in "The Hour of War" has been completely abandoned. "The Dark Knight" is a realistic crime movie, extremely serious, extremely dark, and even extremely sad.


    Batman won the personal battle with the Joker, but lost the battle of the soul of Gotham. The consequences of Harvey Dante¡¯s fall are serious. In order to save everything, Batman resists and kills Harvey Dante. He became the object of being spurned by others, and became a real dark knight.


    The righteous Batman finally became a criminal fleeing with a crime, but the double-faced man who lost his nature was memorialized as a hero, and even the evil clown ended in triumph.


    has never been so dark at the end of a superhero movie.

 Chapter 1044： Glory here

    One night''s worship!


    This is the most realistic portrayal of "The Dark Knight" since its release.


    The film was officially unveiled in North America. The clown relied on the death of Heath Ledger and Warner Bros.''s momentum and unparalleled evil charm to conjure gods! "The Dark Knight" is a godsend for its high professionalism and audience reputation! Director Christopher Nolan has been cast as a **** for directing such a movie!


    It is not Bruce Wayne or Christopher Nolan that has received the most attention and has become the focus of public opinion and audiences, but the clown!


    This neurosis that used to act on Batman has officially evolved into "Ugly Lord"!


    Warner Bros. also used an extremely classic marketing case to show the world how to maximize the effect of a dead person.


    This is a classic case of promotion and marketing that can definitely be included in the global film history.


    Of course, the premise of everything, the quality of "The Dark Knight" itself is absolutely excellent.


    This is also the most special one in the development of a superhero movie.


    After the film was officially released, in the eyes of too many people, "The Dark Knight" is not so much a superhero movie adapted from a comic, it is more appropriate to say that it is a dark and heavy crime drama.


    There are too many people touting it.


    "This is definitely not an exaggeration. In terms of conceptualization, creation, performance, and directing, it surpasses all "Batman" series, and even surpasses all superhero movies."


    "The Dark Knight" brought the vulgar things like comic superhero movies to a very high level, and made the discussion about art and commercial films worthless. Not only did it give a feeling of classical tragedy, but also Discussed contemporary hot topics such as terrorism and transboundary power. The most important thing is that the film is so good-looking and impeccable!"


    ""The Dark Knight" is the first comic-based film that has truly achieved great artistic achievement so far!"


    "I will undoubtedly regard "The Dark Knight" as the best movie! The perfect fusion of business and art, deep and popular extreme balance, with the majestic soundtrack, exciting scenes and three-point performance, thoroughly shocked Human feelings!"


    The touted voices are almost the same from the media to film critics to the general audience.


    In some ways, a movie will become a **** as long as it is played by more people.


    It can only be said that the early publicity of "The Dark Knight" was too strong, and Warner Bros. maximized the sudden advantage of the film.


    "The Dark Knight" has certainly become the hottest movie in this summer.


    Whether "Spider-Man 3" and "Hulk" in May, or "Mission Impossible 3" on Memorial Day, or "Transformers" released on Independence Day, its popularity is far from the "Dark Knight" compared to.


    Before the film¡¯s box office exploded, various peripheral toys had exploded.


    The protagonist model toys released earlier than the movie caused a frenzied buying boom, especially the "Joker" dolls.


    Designed and provided by Warner Bros. and DC Comics. The original price of the "Joker" figure that Relativity Entertainment completed the order was $9.99, but it was sold out of stock as soon as it was launched.


    After the premiere of "The Dark Knight", a clown figure appeared on the Internet soaring to $30, but it was robbed of it all at once, and it was quickly out of stock on the Internet.


    The clown figure has become more popular. One of the main reasons is that Heath Ledger has passed away. His figure is not only commemorative, but may continue to increase in price in the future.


    The order part, which was in charge of Relativity Entertainment, began to bomb the other side of the Pacific.


    A certain medium-sized city on the other side of the Pacific, with foreign trade and toy peripheral processing as its main industries, has regarded Relativity entertainment as the God of Wealth. Letters inviting Ronan and Robert Iger to visit on the spot, continue to travel across the ocean to Relativity building.


    According to some sources on the opposite side, in recent years, Relativity Entertainment has brought an average of nearly one billion U.S. dollars in various movie-derived peripheral orders to that city every year, stimulating a series of related supporting industries, and bringing more Ten billion CDP data.


    The most important thing is that this is foreign exchange!


    Although foreign exchange is no longer as popular as it was in the 1980s and 1990s, its importance still cannot be ignored.


    Relativistic Entertainment¡¯s revenue sharing in "The Dark Knight", as of the end of next year, is also in its own interests to cooperate with the various commercial initiatives of Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Since midnight, the theaters where "The Dark Knight" is shown in the United States have been crowded. Even more than last weekend, hundreds of people lined up in front of the ticket gates of many popular theaters. The line was once outside the theater.


    With the increase in the number of theaters and screens in North America, it has been a long time since this grand scene has appeared again.


    Moreover, the midnight show of "The Dark Knight" has not yet started, and it has created a new North American market record. With the scale of 3,260 midnight screening theaters, it surpassed the 2915 held by 2006 "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World''s End". Home records.


    No one would doubt that "The Dark Knight" set a new North American midnight box office record!


    At midnight, Ronan had just performed a righteous backstab on Jessica Felton when he received a text message from Connie.


    "The box office announcement of "The Dark Knight"?"


    In the past few months, as long as the two were tired of being together every night in Los Angeles, Jessica Felton also learned about Ronan¡¯s many work and living habits. At this time, he turned over from Ronan¡¯s pressure. Asked: "Promotion and marketing are so successful, the midnight box office is terrible, right?"


    Ronan glanced at the text message, deliberately selling off: "Break the box office record of North American film history."


    Jessica Felton took control of Ronan¡¯s vitals and threatened: "Hurry up, how many!" She opened her mouth slightly, revealing two rows of neat white teeth: "Otherwise..."


    Ronan was very cooperative and said, "US$18.6 million, this is the highest box office figure since the Midnight Show concept in North America."


    Hearing this number, Jessica Felton said with a smile: "Warner Bros.''s so much marketing work is not in vain."


    Ronan said: "This classic case is worth learning from every Hollywood company."


    Jessica Felton leaned in and said in a low voice, "Don''t talk about movies and work, let''s continue."


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse. With a set of skills that suppressed, armored and charged, Jessica Felton quickly announced his death.


    On the second day, the word-of-mouth ban of "The Dark Knight" was lifted in all directions. No matter any aspect, it could only be described as an explosion.


    Cinema audiences scored an average of "A+" on site, and 55 MetaCritic media reporters scored a high score of 90, and IMDB users scored an average of 9.7 points.


    Of course, there are many people who don¡¯t buy it.


    "How clever the clown is, how fascinating is the method, how sophisticated the psychological tactics, the most fundamental reason is that he is such a person from the setting; from the character setting, he should be so perfect, not with the development of the plot It makes him so charming."


    Not everyone can''t see the halo of the protagonist on the clown.


    Unfortunately, in the face of the general trend of public opinion, especially the impact of the death of actors and the promotion of publicity, as long as such views are exported, they will be sprayed immediately.


    People are full of infinite sympathy for the dead, but not for the living.


    Times are constantly changing, but the mainstream group in the film market will not change. Teenagers will always be the backbone of the market, and they are willing to pay for their favorite films and peripheral products.


    As far as commercial movies are concerned, "The Dark Knight" is cool enough, which is also the key to attracting audiences, not dark and heavy.


    As people born in the 1990s in North America gradually grow up, movies with relaxed themes will become the absolute mainstream of commercial movies.


    Strictly speaking, most of this group of people don''t like heavy themed movies very much. Movies that are too heavy and dark will be rejected by most of them.


    If "The Dark Knight" goes back five to six years without the huge influence brought about by the death of Heath Ledger, when the mainstream crowd in the film market is updated, can it achieve such great success in the North American market? It''s really hard to say.


    Movies are ultimately cultural products that are greatly influenced by the social environment.


    Of course, the style of "The Dark Knight" has also brought another great road to Hollywood''s film industry, especially Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    However, the box office and commercial success of this film has been unstoppable.


    As soon as Friday ended, the major media began to exclaim the birth of a new single-day box office champion. The statistics at the time were only 67.8 million US dollars, and then the figure was corrected to 71.9 million US dollars.


    This kind of single-day box office data can''t be described by an outbreak. All the past single-day box office records in North America have been stepped on the foot The pre-publication of this film is too full, and it is also hooked. The curiosity of countless people has caused quite a lot of audiences to want to enter the theater for the first time to see the true nature of "The Dark Knight". The early stage of the film and the one-day screening on Friday consumed enough enthusiasm. When the day comes, the statistics on Saturday''s box office data will inevitably decline.


    However, the decline is not large, and it will not affect the box office trend of "The Dark Knight" too much.


    On Saturday, the film received another 64.67 million US dollars in North America!


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America, "The Dark Knight" was like a broken bamboo, creating miracles in succession, and the strongest start in North American film history was born.


    In 4355 theaters, $164.56 million was collected!


    The glory of "The Dark Knight" is so great, no matter how hard it is!


    Although "The Dark Knight" was a huge hit on the first weekend, it has nothing to do with the increase in ticket prices. However, the number of viewings of nearly 21 million people in the first weekend of the film also created a new North American weekend viewing record.


    Even, quite a few media have begun to discuss that "The Dark Knight" can challenge the box office myth created by "Titanic" in North America.


    This is just a fantasy, not to mention other things, just the promotion and distribution strategy of "The Dark Knight" and the number of IMAX theater screens doomed this to an impossible task.


    Especially the former, the pre-screening campaign drove too many viewers into the theater in the first week.


    This is a good thing in more aspects, but it will also affect the long-term screening of the film.

 Chapter 1045： Change plan

    In the office of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan looked at the box office bulletin of "The Dark Knight" and nodded with satisfaction.


    "According to the agreement we signed with Warner Bros."


    George Clint, who came over early in the morning, said at this time: "We can get nearly 50% of the box office and film-related peripheral and derivative revenues of "The Dark Knight". Although as of next year, according to market data, Hai Entertainment¡¯s total online and offline revenue of "The Dark Knight" is about 160 million US dollars."


    Ronan reminded: "Supervise well, we may be working directly with Warner Bros. for the last time, so be careful."


    George Clint said: "We are not outsiders, let alone small companies. Warner Bros. will not easily break the unwritten tacit understanding between large companies. Of course, we will have no less supervisory measures, from issuing to financials. Participation of professional teams."


    There is often cooperation between major Hollywood companies. Although there will never be a lack of intrigue, the basic rules of the game will still be abided by considering various factors.


    But no one can guarantee business matters, so Ronan has this reminder.


    Relativistic Entertainment¡¯s investment in the "Batman" series has paid off hugely, and it has also received free copyright for at least three movies and tens of millions of dollars in compensation.


    "For those three parts of copyright, the script for "Cry Clown" has begun to be written, and director Drew Gundam has officially signed the contract." George Clint said at this time: "The Birth of a Star" and "Suicide Squad"... ¡­"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "George, the script for "Suicide Squad" has also started. It doesn''t matter if it is simple, the focus is on the character of Harlequin. I will release this project when I get the right opportunity."


    George Clint asked, "The right opportunity?"


    Ronan said: "It depends on the comic superhero movies of Warner Bros. and DC Comics."


    Sometimes, a bad comic superhero movie, even if it sells at the box office, may be due to the poor reputation of the audience, which drags down the same series of works.


    "Suicide Squad" is not a Marvel comics work, but a DC comics.


    According to the regulations that must be implemented in the industry, whether it is for publicity or the film itself, once this work is adapted, it must be branded with a clear DC comic.


    George Clint didn''t wait much, he had a lot of things to do himself, and soon left.


    Ronan called Vinci and asked, "How is the person I asked you to find?"


    "There are suitable candidates." Finch replied: "The corresponding training in electronics is currently underway, and it will be available next month."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "Jessica''s safety must be guaranteed."


    Finch reminded: "You''d better talk to Miss Felton about this in advance, so that she can be prepared."


    "I know." Ronan smiled: "I have talked to Jesse for a while, she is a very good communicator."


    Since he chose Jessica Felton, and the relationship between the two began to be widely known, Ronan also worried that some people would hit Jessica Felton on his body, which he absolutely could not accept.


    Therefore, he prepared professional female security personnel for Jessica Felton.


    There are many things, it is always good to be prepared.


    At noon, Ronan joined Robert Iger and other company executives to formally entertained the visiting team from the East China Film Group.


    Since last week, China Film has been discussing the copyright authorization of the film library with Relativity Entertainment. The differences between the two parties can be said to be relatively large.


    It is probably that China Film is still at the stage when Hollywood has just developed the Oriental film market. It hopes to obtain a batch of old movies with a very low or even free license.


    But the times have changed. The Oriental film market is developing rapidly. No matter it is Relativity Entertainment or other Hollywood movies, it is impossible to give such favorable terms.


    As for the assistant of the mountain sculpture at the banquet, Ronan directly talked about the good friendship between the two sides, and Ronan naturally pushed all of them to Shahai Entertainment.


    Of course, you have to talk to specific companies for such specific matters.


    China Film also invited Ronan to participate in this year''s Pacific Cross-Strait Film Forum, which will be held in the East.


    Ronan declined euphemistically. Basically, all the affairs of the East were handed over to the people below. Due to various considerations, there was a time to go there.


    Although the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Dongfang Company has driven the industry there and even the economic development of some places, strictly speaking, this is still a very pure business behavior of commercial companies.


    When I went back in the evening, Ronan told Jessica Felton about security. Jessica Felton knew that Ronan was kind and didn''t mean to refuse.


    Both of them are adults, so they won¡¯t cause inexplicable things.


    Although real life is sometimes bloody, Ronan and Jessica Felton don''t want to turn their lives into a **** drama.


    In the words of Jessica Felton, there are so many messy things in adult feelings, love if you like it, and separate if you don''t like it.


    This is a very typical American view of love.


    Ronan didn''t think there was a problem either, after all, Jessica Felton grew up here.


    On Tuesday morning, Scott Swift called and told Ronan that he had an appointment with Mr. Lin from the East and would bring him to the Theory of Relativity Building on Wednesday morning.


    Since Ronan talked with Scott last time, he has been thinking about the Eastern Qianlu Group. He also wants to talk to Mr. Lin Jian to see if he has the determination to enter Hollywood in recent years. .


    Relativity entertainment wants to continue its rapid development, and to go further in Hollywood, it must use all available favorable factors.


    By the way, it seems that the son of this super rich man in the East grew up studying in the United States?


    Ronan quickly gave up some thoughts about that young man, because it was completely unnecessary.


    In the afternoon, he received Diego Harris, the CEO of DC Comics, who is in charge of the film business of DC Comics, and made a special trip to find Ronan to retrieve the official script of The Dark Knight Rises.


    Because Ronan previously served as the first producer of "The Hour of War" and "The Dark Knight", the official final script of the third part has been in his hands.


    Both sides made a few polite sentences, and there was nothing to say. Ronan casually asked about the progress of the DC superhero movie project, and Diego Harris said vaguely.


    Regardless of whether the two parties have considered it or not, with the release of the Avengers Project movie, DC formulated the Justice League movie plan, and Marvel Comics and DC Comics have become direct competitors.


    The competition between the two parties in the film market far exceeds that of the comics market. Unless one of them is acquired by the other, it is impossible to reach a cooperation similar to the Justice League vs. Avengers in comics.


    Marvel has been two steps ahead, focusing more on its own plans. Instead, Warner Bros. and DC Comics regard Marvel as a competitor that must be suppressed and hurriedly want to catch up.


    This mentality first appeared in the top management of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and then pressed down layer by layer, and quickly reflected the specific implementation of the Justice League universe.


    Warner Studios. In the studio where "Green Lantern" is located, Charles Rowan waited until director Martin Campbell had finished shooting for a day before calling him into the office.


    Martin Campbell is more than sixty years old. After a busy day, with unconcealable fatigue on his face, he asked: "Charles, I have something to do."


    Charles Rowan said, "Sit, Martin, sit down and talk." When Martin Campbell sat down, he said, "Is the shooting going well?"


    "Go according to plan." Martin Campbell touched his bald head: "The shooting is not very complicated, and the post-production is more time-consuming."


    Charles Rowan said: "Accelerate the progress appropriately and increase the efficiency of the crew as much as possible."


    The employer has a request, but Martin Campbell refused directly, and said tactfully: "I will try my best. There is one thing I can guarantee that the film will be completed within the planned time."


    Even if it is the planning time, he feels a little nervous, investing in huge projects like this should allow more time for shooting and production.


    Charles Rowan gave a light cough and said, "Martin, Warner Bros. has put forward the latest request and plans to release "Green Lantern" in May next year. You must complete all production of this film by the end of March~www.novelhall .com~Martin Campbell couldn''t help being surprised, and asked, "Isn''t it scheduled to be released in July? "


    "The sooner it will be shown, the better." Charles Rowan did not hide it: "Green Lantern is not an independent movie. Warner Bros. and DC Comics must consider the entire plan.


    Hearing this, Martin Campbell was somewhat dissatisfied: "Initially it was set for next year''s holiday file, and then changed to the summer file for July, and now it is in May. Charles, with all due respect, time is too tight!


    Charles Rowan slowly said: "I have carefully studied your production plan, and I believe you can finish "Green Lantern" within the time limit."


    The other party is the producer, with the support of the production company and the copyright company behind him. Martin Campbell is just a simple director. The power of the two parties is very different. They don''t want to withdraw from the crew halfway, so they can only implement the new plan.


    Martin Campbell thought about it for a while and said: "Yes, I can finish it on time." But he emphasized: "Charles, this kind of time is already very tight, the crew may work overtime because of this, and the production investment will be corresponding. Increase."


    Charles Rowan thought of Kevin Tesohara¡¯s request and said, "There is no problem in this regard."


    Martin Campbell said again: "The time cannot be changed, otherwise you just change the director."


    "I promise!" Charles Rowan pacified Martin Campbell: "This is the last time to change the plan, and it won''t be changed again."


    Martin Campbell stood up, ready to leave: "I will go back to work overtime, the plan will be changed, and the rhythm of the crew will also be raised."

 Chapter 1046： Profound impact

    In addition to "Green Lantern" and Martin Campbell, Charles Rowan found Zach Schneider, who was in the post-production of "Watchmen".


    This British director is an extremely important part of the Justice League Cinematic Universe. The sooner you fully intervene in the plan, the better.


    Inside the office, Charles Rowan asked, "Zach, I have good news. Warner Bros. has confirmed the schedule for "Watchmen."


    Zach Schneider is a **** DC comics fan, and he doesn¡¯t like "Watchmen" in general, so he immediately asked: "What about the specific release time?"


    Charles Rowan replied: "Early March next year, the first or second weekend."


    "March next year." Zach Schneider nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I can finish all post-production by the end of this year."


    Hearing this, Charles Rowan was relieved, but thinking that Warner Bros. and DC Comics should step up to catch up with Marvel Entertainment, he reminded: "We still have to speed up the pace, finish "Watchmen" earlier, and then invest in the DC Justice League movie project. Come in."


    Zach Schneider said: "I will finish "Watchmen" as quickly as possible."


    Charles Rowan said again: "Zach, you are the helm of Warner Bros. and DC Comics that are unanimously optimistic and highly valued. The earlier you enter the plan, the better the series."


    "I understand." From Charles Rowan''s words, Zach Schneider could feel the importance of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and said: "I will try my best to lead this plan to success, catch up with and suppress Marvel Entertainment. The Avengers Project."


    This is the person personally selected and highly recommended by Charles Rowan. He is very satisfied with Zach Schneider¡¯s self-confidence: "Okay! Zach, I believe you can do it."


    Zach Schneider smiled confidently.


    The great success of "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" gave Zach Schneider strong self-confidence, especially the "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" that implemented his strong personal style, which gave him a great Kind of feeling.


    It seems that the film industry is nothing more than that. Success is not difficult at all. It is inevitable to gain the previous position in the advertising and MV industry in the future.


    Zach Schneider said: "Charles, since I finished shooting "Watchmen", I have been considering plans for the series, especially the new "Superman" movie."


    Charles Rowan immediately became interested and asked: "Do you have any specific ideas?"


    Zach Schneider looked thoughtful and solemnly said: "The shooting of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" and "Watchmen" gave me a lot of ideas, especially about the image style. Some time ago, I watched " After the preview of "The Dark Knight", Christopher Nolan''s setting of Batman inspired me a lot."


    The two names of Christopher Nolan and "The Dark Knight" have made Charles Rowan more interested, continuing the style and mode of successful films, which has always been the safest way of making in Hollywood.


    Not to mention anything else, what does Relativity Entertainment rely on today? Massive sequel movies are absolutely the key, and those successful sequel movies are without exception continuing the successful model of the previous work.


    Both "The Hour of War" and "The Dark Knight" have achieved great success, especially the film "The Dark Knight", which broke the North American box office record in the first week, and its box office and commercial response has caught up with "Titanic", and it is bound to win Great success.


    Such a successful model, what reason does Warner Bros. and DC Comics give up?


    Charles Rowan also sighed secretly, Zach Schneider was a sensible person: "Tell me your thoughts on the new "Superman" movie?"


    "Just some preliminary ideas." Zach Schneider smiled and said as concisely as possible: "First of all, the image style. I think the thick and dark style is very suitable for DC comics. Charles, my two recent films, "Spartan "Up to Three Hundred Warriors" and "Watchmen" all adopt this dark image style, which has something in common with the style of "The Dark Knight". "The Dark Knight" has proved that this image style can be used by a wide range of markets. accept."


    Charles Rowan agrees with Zach Schneider that the success of "Warner Bros." and "The Dark Knight" itself is one of the reasons why Warner Bros. and DC Comics chose Zach Schneider.


    In terms of video style alone, Zach Schneider is relatively close to Christopher Nolan.


    If you have a successful style, don¡¯t use it. If you go to a new style that hasn¡¯t been proven by the market, it¡¯s definitely a problem with your head.


    Charles Rowan didn''t interrupt, and made a gesture to please continue.


    Zach Schneider continued: "Secondly, regarding the setting of Superman, the **** of the world. We all know that Superman is almost perfect in terms of morality and ability. It is a symbol of an era. But now, perfect superheroes are no longer Popular, on the contrary, superheroes with inherent flaws like Spider-Man and Iron Man are favored. Therefore, Christopher Nolan¡¯s two "Batman" movies made me certain that I wanted to make Superman To get a new life on the big screen is to pull Superman off the altar like Christopher Nolan did with Bruce Wayne and make him a person! A person who needs to face various problems!"


    Charles Rowan nodded repeatedly, mortalization can be said to be one of the key points for the success of "War Hour" and "The Dark Knight".


    Zach Schneider did not listen to what he said: "This new "Superman" movie must be a restart, not a follow-up to the previous movie. Superman will be lost because of his abilities and identity, he will exile himself, and he will doubt his life. We must rediscover ourselves, especially self-knowledge, self-knowledge about the identity of Krypton and Earth."


    "These ideas are very good." Charles Rowan seemed to see "Superman" reborn in the hands of Zach Schneider, and said: "Zach, follow your ideas, let go and do it."


    Zach Schneider once again felt a strong trust after relativity entertainment, and said: "I will come up with a plan for the new movie project of "Superman" as soon as possible and submit it to you within three months."


    Charles Rowan patted the armrest of the chair lightly: "Very well, Zach, I am waiting for your plan." He also reminded: "Speed ??and efficiency are also key, don''t forget, the DC Justice League universe has Far behind Marvel¡¯s Avengers universe."


    He glanced at Zach Schneider and said: "You have worked with Ronan Anderson. You should know that he is extremely efficient. We must speed up if we want to catch up."


    Zach Schneider said: "It''s not easy, but I am willing to challenge."


    Charles Rowan laughed, making no secret of his appreciation for the British director Zach Schneider.


    Zach Schneider is self-confident. This self-confidence comes from the great success of the past two films.


    "One more thing, Charles." Zach Schneider remembered one more thing, and said: "I have been in contact with DC Comics since I was a child and read a lot of comics weekly. DC Comics have considerable depth and plot points."


    Charles Rowan interjected: "You are very correct about this. Just say "War Hour" and "The Dark Knight." Christopher Nolan gave "Batman" a new life on the screen, but Bruce Wayne And many plots are not original by Nolan, but come from the comic book "The Dark Knight Returns" released by DC."


    Zach Schneider said: "Comics are the basis of film adaptation and can have a lot of influence on movies. Many classic plots in comics have been talked about by comic fans. I think these comic classics should be included in movies as much as possible. Restoration will bring better results."


    Charles Rowan thought for a while and said, "It depends on the situation."


    Zach Schneider said: "I understand that these must not be abused."


    There are really many applications in this area, such as the death of Superman, the mother of Superman and Batman is called Martha, etc., appearing in the movie, comics fans will definitely talk about it.


    is a fan of DC comics, and Zach Schneider''s ideas are inevitably influenced by this identity.


    Charles Rowan did not express his opposition, which strengthened Zach Schneider¡¯s confidence in this regard.


    The great success of "The Dark Knight" has a profound impact on Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and it hasn''t really manifested yet.


    The two companies are completely immersed in the film¡¯s explosive reputation and commercial success They want to continue the film''s influence and success model as much as possible.


    In some ways, "The Dark Knight" has made Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and brought a rare classic of the superhero movie genre, but also limited Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    The thick, depressing and deep dark style gave the two companies a taste of the sweetness, and it is naturally impossible to give up easily.


    Even after hitting his head and bleeding, he would not give up easily.


    By the way, after switching to other Hollywood companies, after achieving such a success in "The Dark Knight", will you abandon this successful model?


    So, the choice between Warner Bros. and DC Comics is inevitable.


    Ronan just pushed behind, allowing Warner Bros. and DC Comics to further speed up the whole process. In order to catch up with the Marvel Avengers project, the two companies eagerly opened the runaway mode, regardless of whether the shoes fit.


    Since the cooperation between the two sides has not yet ended, through Christopher Nolan¡¯s team, Ronan can get a lot of the latest developments from Warner Bros. about DC comics, and the release schedule of the two films "Watchmen" and "Green Lantern" is also the first Passed to him in a moment.


    Ronan just asked Connie to record the release time of the two films, so that he would be reminded to pay attention, and then focus on the commercial reception.


    Under the official introduction of Scott Swift, Ronan met a business team from the East on the facade of the business meeting room of Relativity Entertainment.


    This company from Qianlu, the boss Lin Jian came to visit in person, and seemed very sincere.

 Chapter 1047： High starting point for internationalization

    In the reception room on the top floor of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan met guests from the East under the introduction of Scott Swift.


    This rich man from the East, Lin Jian, has a typical Chinese character face, bright eyes, a straight back, and a solid and capable temperament.


    After a few polite remarks from both sides, they quickly entered the topic.


    Ronan changed to fluent Chinese and said: "Mr. Lin, I heard Scott mention that you came to Los Angeles from the East to seek business opportunities?"


    Lin Jian¡¯s assistant was a little surprised that Ronan was so fluent in Chinese and knew that his translation was basically useless.


    Compared with the assistant, Lin Jian appeared calm and said with a smile: "When I was in China, I heard some friends who had been in contact with Mr. Anderson very early on saying that Mr. Anderson''s Chinese is very good. When I saw him today, he was really well-deserved."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I am only very interested in Eastern culture. I have studied for a period of time. Maybe I have some talent in this area."


    Lin Jian really wants to enter the entertainment industry, and he has a greater interest in Hollywood, and the person sitting next to him is more than ten times his worth. Although his attitude is neither humble nor overbearing, he still wants to narrow the distance between the two without a trace.


    "Frankly speaking, Mr. Anderson''s Mandarin is very standard." As a successful businessman in the East, Lin Jian must be full of skills such as relationship building: "It is even more standard than I said."


    Ronan smiled again and said, "Mr. Lin was too rewarding. Probably the teacher who taught me is from your capital, so there is no interference from the local accent."


    Lin Jianzhuan returned to the topic: "I came to Los Angeles this time, and through contact with the Pacific Investment Fund, I greatly broadened my horizons."


    Scott Swift took the conversation: "Mr. Lin, in cooperation with the Pacific Investment Foundation, you will see the true side of the Hollywood industry."


    "I am personally very grateful for this investment opportunity."


    Although compared to investing in the domestic real estate industry, this so-called investment opportunity has a very low return, but Lin Jian knows very well that if he wants to enter the international market and become an international group company, he must pay for the cultural and entertainment industry he wants Certain price: "I suggest that starting from next week, we will start formal negotiations on investment."


    Scott Swift said: "No problem. The Pacific Investment Fund has been waiting for Mr. Lin to make a decision."


    Ronan also said politely: "Mr. Lin''s trust is the honor of the Pacific Investment Foundation."


    This is an investment of up to 200 million U.S. dollars, which is a typical throwing stone.


    There will be no loss in itself, the investment has stable income, and it can show a certain degree of sincerity.


    When Lin Jian was in China, he specialized in Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, and even personally contacted many companies that cooperated with Relativity Entertainment. On the basis of commercial operation, Relativity Entertainment is definitely one of the few in Hollywood. Treat large groups of Eastern companies equally.


    "I believe it!" Lin Jian said with a smile: "This is a mutually beneficial cooperation."


    Seeing the other party showing a certain degree of sincerity, Ronan also said in due course: "I heard that Mr. Lin wants to invest in Hollywood?"


    Lin Jian put a smile away, and said very seriously: "Yes, Qianlu Group is gradually investing in commercial complexes in China. Cinemas are an indispensable part of commercial complexes, which can turn the flow of people into theater passenger flow."


    This is the business model of mainstream commercial chain theaters all over the world. The theaters of large chain theater companies are basically built around shopping malls.


    Ronan knows this very well, and has watched IMAX movies in Qianlu Cinema more than once.


    Lin Jian said: "Qianlu Group has established a theater company and is building theaters across the country. Our goal is to become the largest theater company in China, with the largest number of screening screens in the country."


    These words are both expounding the facts and showing Ronan''s capital.


    Just this month, "Transformers" was released in the East. Although it hasn''t been offline yet, in less than 30 days, it won nearly 500 million soft sister coins at the box office.


    This allows Hollywood to further see the huge potential of the Oriental contract market, and it also allows Oriental businessmen including Lin Jian to see the possible value of their own market.


    It is precisely because of this that Lin Jian has further plans for the entertainment industry.


    "While expanding the theater company, Qianlu Group plans to enter the film production business." Lin Jian''s words continue: "In this regard, there is a huge gap between the East and Hollywood. We can''t deny that even if it catches up, it will not take a few years. Can catch up."


    Ronan is listening very carefully, not because Lin Jian is from the East, but Lin Jian and his Qianlu Group are very likely to be used for relativity entertainment.


    Valuable nature should be valued.


    Lin Jian said at this time: "The film industry has its particularities. It takes a period of development to build from scratch, but your company¡¯s "Transformers" is selling well in the Eastern market, and I see the huge potential of this industry. I am A businessman, of course he does not want to miss such a good opportunity..."


    There are some words that he can stop, and he turns to say: "So, acquiring a more mature film company and operating the film in an international manner is a shortcut for Qianlu Group."


    Ronan seemed to agree very much with his point of view, and then said: "It is true, acquisition is undoubtedly the best way. I don''t know if Mr. Lin knows about Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment is today and acquisitions have played a key role."


    He was not echoing this, but hiding his own purpose, but at this stage he concealed it deeply: "In terms of production, Relativity Entertainment acquired Artisan Entertainment; in terms of distribution, Relativity Entertainment acquired Embassy Pictures and Polaroid Films. Industry; on the Internet, Relativity Entertainment won Netflix..."


    Lin Jian knows that Ronan is all facts. He has carefully studied Relativity Entertainment. The short history of this company is an acquisition history.


    Under the introduction of the partner, I met Scott Swift, and carefully studied the Pacific Investment Foundation and the Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson behind it. He strengthened his determination to invest in the film industry. After Lin Jian came to Los Angeles for on-site contact, Also discovered another thing.


    Hollywood¡¯s xenophobia is not so strong. For a businessman like him from the East, not to mention that nobody pays attention, and it¡¯s hard for anyone to look at him straight.


    To enter a new circle, there must be bridges and channels of communication.


    Lin Jian knew this very well, and he quickly found a suitable choice. Relativity entertainment that can treat Orientals and companies equally is definitely the best choice.


    Besides, he will not be stupid enough to touch the interests of relativistic entertainment.


    "That said, the film company planned by Mr. Lin wants to have a high starting point." Ronan''s words are very pleasant, and other people can''t hear the deep hidden intentions: "From the beginning, take the international route. , The starting point is indeed very high."


    Lin Jian was not surprised when he heard the other party''s intentions, and further said: "My ideal Qianlu Film Company is a company that can have a certain degree of international influence."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "So, Mr. Lin traveled a long distance and came to Los Angeles from the other side of the Pacific Ocean?"


    Lin Jian said: "Hollywood is the largest film industry base in the world, and I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Scott Swift, and even more fortunate to get to know Mr. Anderson..."


    Ronan laughed and asked, "I don''t know what Mr. Lin wants to entertain from the theory of relativity, but what does he get from Hollywood?"


    Due to cultural traditions, Lin Jian was somewhat surprised that Ronan asked so directly, but his mentality adjusted quickly, and he knew that these foreigners value practical interests more.


    In fact, the business districts of the two countries are the same in this respect, so Lin Jian just pondered for a moment and said: "Mr. Anderson, I have been in Los Angeles for a while, and your Pacific Investment Foundation is the only Equality and respect for Qianlu¡¯s potential partners. I have also heard many people in China talk about cooperation with Relativity Entertainment. I think Relativity Entertainment is a company that can treat the East equally."


    Ronan said: "Business cooperation is not only about mutual benefit, but also equality and mutual assistance."


    Lin Jian said: "Before Qianlu and I rarely deal directly with Hollywood. If you want to make a difference, you need to find partners. I hope that Relativity Entertainment can provide an opportunity. Of course, Qianlu Group attaches great importance to it and will give enough remuneration."


    He emphasized his tone: "I want to buy a film company in Hollywood!"


    This answer is entirely within Ronan¡¯s expectation: "Acquiring Hollywood studios? Relativity Entertainment does have the ability to matchmaking ~ www.novelhall.com~ can also provide sufficient guarantees for both parties of the transaction."


    Relativity Entertainment now has such an ability, without even having to spend too much effort, Ronan thought for a while and asked, "I don''t know which company Mr. Lin has fancyed?"


    Lin Jian hesitated a little, but thought of the difficulty of outsiders opening the door to Hollywood, he selectively said: "There are several goals, the first choice is Lionsgate."


    "Liongate Pictures." Ronan nodded slightly: "This is an old friend of Relativity Entertainment."


    Lin Jian took the opportunity to say: "If Relativity Entertainment can connect Qianlu and Lionsgate, Qianlu will definitely thank him again."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Mr. Lin, it is too early to talk about this." He reminded: "Lionsgate has not developed smoothly since its establishment. Among the medium-sized Hollywood studios, it can only be regarded as not very attractive. One of the companies is relatively limited in its own strength and acquires such a company..."


    Lin Jian asked: "Is it inappropriate?"


    "I have learned about Mr. Lin''s company, and I just heard about Mr. Lin''s goals." Luo Nan said concisely, and went straight to the point: "I don''t know if Mr. Lin has heard of it. The upper end of the real Hollywood industry chain is distribution. The capacity is not bad, but the North American issuance capacity is very general, and does not have the international issuance capacity, such a company can not talk about the impact of internationalization."


    Since Lin Jian set Lionsgate as one of his potential targets, he knew enough about it and knew that Ronan was telling the truth.


    Ronan said softly, "Mr. Lin, since you are willing to invest in the Pacific Foundation, I would like to remind you that if you want a high starting point for internationalization, Mr. Lin must carefully consider the acquisition target."

 Chapter 1048： No profit

    Nearly two hours later, Lin Jian walked out of the Theory of Relativity Building, got in the car with his assistant, and returned to the hotel where he was staying.


    The car drifted away, and the Relativity Building quickly disappeared among the buildings of Century City.


    Lin Jian changed to a local accent and asked his assistant: "How do you feel?"


    The assistant has followed Lin Jian for many years and is one of Lin Jian¡¯s most trusted people. After thinking about it, he said: ¡°As far as all the people and companies we have come into contact with in Los Angeles, Ronan-Anderson and Relativity Entertainment are the best. , But it¡¯s not easy to judge what they are actually doing for the first time."


    Lin Jian nodded slightly and said, "In fact, we don''t have a better choice except Relativity Entertainment." He sighed: "Sony bought Columbia Pictures through CAA''s Michael Orvis. We have also seen CAA. It¡¯s a pair of nostrils looking upright, not to mention how much we have to pay, but this attitude alone makes me nauseous."


    Assistant said: "I feel that the attitude is so arrogant, it is bound to continue in the process of cooperation, leading to many unexpected situations."


    "This is not our home court." Lin Jian saw clearly: "Attitude sometimes determines everything."


    He said to the assistant: "You keep in touch with Relativity Entertainment, Ronan Anderson is not easy, I don''t understand him."


    The assistant responded: "Okay, boss."


    Lin Jian recalled the first meeting between the two parties. Just as he heard from those who had worked with Relativity Entertainment when he was in China, Ronan Anderson was very friendly to the East, and at least he respected each other.


    And with his decades of life and social experience, he can tell that this is not a disguise, but a respect from the heart.


    In this regard, Qianlu Group wants to make a move in Hollywood and find a suitable partner. Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment are undoubtedly the best choices.


    Ronan Anderson''s words sounded full of sincerity.


    Since Lin Jian wants to set foot in this industry, he must have done his homework before coming here. Based on his understanding, combined with what Ronan Anderson said, it is not difficult to find that there is no deception in the words of the film industry leader. Remind It is also critical.


    For example, Lionsgate has no international distribution rights. Even if the acquisition is successful, can it really achieve the international influence he wants?


    However, things are definitely not that simple.


    Lin Jian¡¯s years of business experience tells him that Ronan Anderson is likely to be a friendly person to the East, but he is even more a businessman!


    It''s not profitable and early, what is behind Ronan Anderson''s sincerity?


    Lin Jian cannot see or think of it for the time being, so he can only be vigilant and observe carefully.


    He will maintain close contact with Pacific Investment Foundation and Relativity Entertainment. In the past two days, he will go to the Relativity Building again to visit Robert Iger, CEO of Relativity Entertainment.


    Lin Jian is also reminding himself that he must have a stable mind and not rush for success.


    When I came to Los Angeles this time, I did not seek to achieve the goal at one time, but I also had to establish a smooth communication channel with Hollywood to lay a solid foundation for subsequent work.


    In the reception room of the Relativity Building.


    Ronan said to Scott Swift: "You have more contact with them, do you feel that they have a strong desire to acquire in Hollywood?"


    "Very strong." Scott Swift said: "They have funds in their hands, but they are still terrifying liquidity. Not only their family, but many Oriental companies are now going abroad, entering the international market, and starting in the whole market. The rhythm of crazy acquisitions."


    He also reminded: "In addition, Qianlu Group is a company with real estate as its main business. This industry can become bigger and stronger, and everyone has a deep background in the East."


    Ronan naturally knows a lot, thinks for a while, and said: "Scott, you maintain close contact with Qianlu Group. Relativity Entertainment may have the possibility of cooperating with them in the future."


    "I understand." Scott Swift replied: "I will rank Qianlu Group as the number one customer."


    Ronan nodded slightly and didn''t say more. After all, some ideas are still in the preliminary planning stage, and it is not suitable to disclose to Scott for the time being.


    Leaving the reception room, he went directly to Robert Iger''s office and discussed it until noon.


    As the topic continued, Ronan simply called Jessica Felton, rejected their lunch at noon, had lunch with Robert Iger, and continued the morning topic.


    Ronan needs Robert Iger''s rich field operation experience and strong execution ability to help him perfect those preliminary ideas.


    It takes a step-by-step process for an idea to become an executable plan.


    Besides, Qianlu Group and that Mr. Lin are quite difficult.


    Even if Ronan had not studied carefully, he knew that Mr. Lin must have an unusually large force behind him. Considering the huge volume of the oriental market in the future, he was in line with the interests of relativity entertainment and maintaining sufficient vigilance from the beginning. The above shows the sincerity of cooperation.


    After ¡¡¡¡, it depends on whether the other party is willing to hold the outstretched hand of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan has certain hopes, but at the same time, he will not put the key of the plan on Qianlu Group. If the two parties can reach a cooperation, Qianlu Group can take advantage of Relativity Entertainment''s advantages in Hollywood, and Relativity Entertainment may use Qianlu. The group''s huge capital flow reduces the difficulty of capital.


    Of course, Qianlu Group is unwilling to cooperate, and it doesn¡¯t matter. Relativity Entertainment will execute it according to the original plan.


    Ronan then also asked Connie to issue a notice to the Eastern branch, further collecting relevant information about Lin Jian and Qianlu Group in all aspects.


    In the following days, Relativity Entertainment and the business visit team led by Lin Jian had several conversations. Ronan and Robert Iger also talked with Lin Jianxian later.


    In the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the talks were conducted in a friendly and cordial atmosphere. They fully exchanged views, enhanced mutual understanding, and presented each other with gifts, and reached preliminary cooperation intentions on a number of commercial initiatives, which is the establishment of the next stage. The strategic partnership has laid the foundation.


    Although the two parties have not reached any cooperation in other areas outside of the Pacific Investment Foundation, after many contacts and interviews, a smooth communication channel has been established.


    The most important thing is that Lin Jian himself is ambitious. With Ronan''s "sincerity" cooperation, he also feels that the acquisition of a small company will not be particularly helpful to the international film and television industry planned by Qianlu Group.


    For people like Lin Jian, either don¡¯t do it, or do it to be bigger and stronger.


    So, for a company of the grade like Lionsgate, Lin Jian is a little bit look down on.


    Today''s Lionsgate Films is not the same Lionsgate Films that used to be close to the Big Six.


    Since a few years ago, Lionsgate has been unknowingly under the influence of Relativity Entertainment, and its development speed has been relatively slow. Although it has become a medium-sized Hollywood studio, it is only a medium-sized film company at best. Exist, the status is somewhat awkward.


    Ronan still has some impression. The original goal of Qianlu Group was the six major Hollywood companies at the beginning, but the six major companies could not be bought with money, and then turned the target to Lionsgate. Rejected, in the end, I could only choose a small-scale film company.


    Now that Relativity Entertainment, a seemingly reliable cooperative company of intention, naturally wants a big and strong goal.


    Although the two sides are far from trusting, they have already made a good start. Lin Jian is willing to spend time on necessary investigations.


    While the business delegation of Qianlu Group and Relativity Entertainment communicated and discussed in a friendly and cordial atmosphere, "The Dark Knight" spent the second weekend in North American theaters.


    This superhero movie is still invincible in the North American market. The box office trend is quite stable. The next weekend was only a little more than 50% lower than the first weekend, and the three-day report received 83.66 million US dollars.


    In just ten days, the North American box office of "The Dark Knight" has accumulated as high as $332.21 million!


    At every step of the film''s North American screening, almost a new North American box office record is being created.


    At the same time, the film also began overseas screenings this weekend, and it also broke out overseas, with nearly 200 million US dollars in the box office in the first week.


    Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the North American box office of "The Dark Knight" has a high probability of exceeding 500 million U.S. dollars, and it is not too difficult for the global box office to exceed one billion.


    "The Dark Knight" is completely popular all over the world!


    With this film, the clown is now a god! Bruce Wayne is basically a god! Christopher Nolan also gained countless fans. U U Reading


    In these ten days, the most uproarious news events were no longer the Joker and Heath Ledger, but the top spot on the IMDB website T0P250 list of "The Godfather", "Shawshank''s Redemption" and "The Dark Knight" Contention.


    In order to compete for the first place, the fans of these three films lost the most basic face. While giving high scores to their own films, they also gave low scores to the other two. The three warriors were all beaten into dogs. Head.


    Ronan did not allow Relativity Entertainment to participate in the scoring battle promoted by Warner Bros., just watching.


    As a long-established film company, Warner Bros.''s publicity methods are also endless. First, it kills the cards, and then stirs the emotions of the fans to create explosions...


    But it''s hard to say whether this burst point is good or bad in the end.


    Frankly speaking, many of the behaviors of a stubborn fan make it easy to get black.


    With the second weekend of "The Dark Knight" in North America, the 2007 North American film summer vacation ended.


    In this era, the summer season of the North American film market is still limited to May to July, and August is not included in it for the time being.


    will not take too long, the concept of summer vacation will not only increase August, even the last week of April will be included.


    As long as it can make money, it¡¯s never a problem to expand the schedule or something.


    North American film summer, North America is the result of the commercial film operation of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

 Chapter 1049： Uncle cant stand

    In this summer, Relativity Entertainment is undoubtedly one of the winners. Many of the films released under its banner have all achieved good results.


    Although the hope of "Hulk" in May to recover the total investment through the box office is slim, offline results ensure that the film can be profitable, and the entire Avengers plan is a big step forward.


    June''s "Cars" online box office is not bad, the offline is super popular, the sales revenue of peripheral derivatives directly catches up with the "Harry Potter" series.


    "Teddy Bear" has been a small boast, ruining the childhood of countless people, and at the same time brought nearly 200 million US dollars in North America and more than 400 million US dollars in the global box office for Relativity Entertainment.


    And this film is still being shown in North America and overseas, and it''s easy for the global box office to exceed 500 million US dollars.


    "Transformers" in July needless to say, from online to offline, the hot mess, Optimus Prime and Megatron''s love and killing has affected the world, and the global box office has reached nearly 700 million US dollars.


    "Kung Fu Panda" was released the latest, but the North American box office is also steadily advancing, and it will exceed 200 million US dollars in the next few days.


    This film takes an international route, and the overseas response is even stronger. At present, the overseas box office has exceeded the North American box office.


    Although these five films have not been downgraded from global cinemas, they have generated more than 2 billion US dollars in box office revenue worldwide.


    Relativistic entertainment is like a gold sucker. Huge amounts of funds are constantly entering. On the basis of ensuring that the capital chain is sufficiently healthy, most of them have become the company''s reserves to deal with the upcoming big plans and various troubles.


    "Currently, the company''s liquidity is operating normally, and cash reserves are abundant."


    In the office of the Finance Department, Mary said to Ronan: "As of the end of July, we had a total reserve of US$14.5 billion in addition to working capital. This figure is expected to increase to US$20 billion by the end of the year."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked, "What about credit?"


    Mary immediately replied: "The Bank of America loan has the last remaining amount. If we want to mobilize funds, the Bank of America can provide us with a loan of 5 billion US dollars in a short period of time, and the mortgage loan mobilized for a long time can be reversed. Doubled."


    Today''s Relativity Entertainment is not the small company it used to be.


    Ronan added: "Mary, start preparing early. I request that in the second half of 2008 or 2009, when the group company needs it, it can mobilize at least 35 billion US dollars in the shortest time without affecting normal operations. You have to make plans and pre-plans."


    Mary knew Ronan and Robert Iger¡¯s plans and said: "I understand, I will give you a satisfactory answer."


    Ronan is not worried about funding issues, because there is one last guarantee. Relativity Entertainment is still the absolute controlling party of Netflix. Netflix¡¯s stock price has maintained a relatively stable and rapid upward trend under the strong performance guarantee. It is inevitable that the overall market value will exceed 100 billion this year.


    Although it will be 2008 soon, Ronan has also done a lot of work ahead of time. The economic crisis will have some impact, but it will not affect Netflix too much.


    And in my impression, the impact of the economic crisis on the Internet industry is not great.


    In contrast, industries such as real estate, finance, and insurance are the hardest hit areas.


    Ronan basically does not have much investment in these industries.


    Along with the economic crisis, there is also the money shortage in Hollywood, and the financial industry has been affected. Nowadays, many major productions need financing and shooting in Hollywood, so there will be problems in raising funds.


    Even, its own liquidity will encounter difficulties.


    Another one is the famous strike in Hollywood.


    In the Hollywood industry, the industry agreements and sharing agreements between the Producers League and the major trade unions are basically a 20-year cycle.


    In the last cycle, in 1988, a famous general strike broke out in Hollywood. Major unions, including the directors¡¯ union, actors¡¯ union, and screenwriter¡¯s union, were preparing to go on strike and shutting down, demanding to share the producer¡¯s information on TV broadcasting and video rental and sale And other bonuses.


    The Producers¡¯ Union settled the directors¡¯ union and the actors¡¯ union as quickly as possible. The two unions have withdrawn from the ranks of strike initiators and participants before they even started the strike.


    Then, the Producers Union rejected the conditions of the screenwriters union, which led to a strike of the screenwriters union.


    Frankly speaking, the importance of script as the foundation of a movie is self-evident, but Hollywood¡¯s neglect of scripts and screenwriters is also an objective fact. In the concept inherent in the producer alliance composed of major and medium-sized Hollywood companies, Screenwriters are a bunch of worthless goods.


    Want to get the same treatment as the directors¡¯ union and the actors¡¯ union? That is daydreaming!


    Now 2008 is coming, the agreement between the Producers League and the major unions in Hollywood is about to expire, and now contact negotiations have begun.


    Producers League wants to get the major unions in Hollywood as quickly as possible with the least cost and in the way that best suits their own interests.


    Frankly speaking, from Ronan¡¯s standpoint, seeing the directors¡¯ union, the actors¡¯ union, and the screenwriter¡¯s union, I can¡¯t help but feel tired and crooked. How good is these union organizations to be mascots in a stable and honest manner? I have to jump out of disgusting people from time to time, what''s the matter?


    It doesn¡¯t matter if you jump up and down from time to time, and there are special demands for increasing employee salaries and dividends. Uncle can¡¯t bear it, uncle can¡¯t bear it, and grandpa can¡¯t bear it either!


    Ronan¡¯s thoughts are actually the thoughts of members of the Producers League.


    Therefore, even if the producer league and major trade unions have begun contact, the effect is very unsatisfactory, and even the results achieved are zero.


    Times are changing, Hollywood is changing, the film market is changing, and the requirements of both employers and employees are also changing.


    Nowadays, the emerging DVD and Internet broadcast channels led by Netflix have become the main source of revenue for film and television, but according to the agreement signed in 1988, these have generally nothing to do with directors, actors, screenwriters and other crew members.


    Those who signed the post-sharing agreement are special cases, not general conditions.


    This piece of profit is really eye-catching, and it has naturally become a point of conflict between the interests of labor and management.


    Labors demand that the dividends of emerging businesses such as DVD and the Internet are generally enjoyed. How can the management easily let go of their own interests?


    The first few contacts between the two sides were basically the same.


    The Producers Alliance has formed a negotiation team based on the six major Hollywood companies plus Relativity Entertainment and DreamWorks.


    In this regard, the interests of major companies are completely consistent.


    In the next six months, this negotiating team will need to deal with many unions in Hollywood.


    In fact, the focus is on the directors¡¯ union, the actors¡¯ union, and the screenwriter¡¯s union. The interests of other organizations are not high, and more of them follow the trend.


    Hollywood¡¯s major and medium-sized companies also have a certain tacit agreement. The directors¡¯ union and the actors¡¯ union say that although they will not agree to the terms they put forward, it is not difficult to reach an agreement after each side makes a concession.


    But, the screenwriters¡¯ union...


    In the common opinion of the Producers Union, the screenwriters union thinks too much.


    Ronan belongs to a very important member of the Producers Union, so it is clear that between the Directors¡¯ Guild and the Actors¡¯ Guild and the Producers¡¯ Union, there is a high probability that the old drama of 1988 will be staged. The so-called strike will eventually die. in.


    With the attitude of Hollywood companies generally despising screenwriters and scripts, screenwriters'' strike is inevitable.


    As a member of the management, Ronan will not jump out stupidly and take the initiative to act as a bad guy. The demands put forward by the screenwriters¡¯ union will also damage the interests of Relativity Entertainment.


    As much as possible to reduce the conditions of the major trade unions, this is in line with the interests of Relativity Entertainment.


    This inevitable strike involves major differences of interest and cannot be adjusted casually.


    Therefore, Ronan did a lot of preparations in advance.


    After leaving the financial department of the group company, he went directly to Shahai Entertainment, talked with George Clint for a while, and went to the screenwriting department to supervise multiple screenwriters to complete the script work as planned before October this year. .


    At present, many scripts in the screenwriting department have been completed, and nearly ten scripts are currently being created. Even if the upcoming strike lasts for a few months, it will not have much impact on Shahai Entertainment''s 2008 production plan.


    Many projects like "The Clown", "The Hunger Games", "Beauty and the Beast" and many other projects, the script has been finalized, even if there is no screenwriter, the crew can normally prepare for shooting.


    However, some unexpected circumstances will still affect the production plan of Shahai Entertainment.


    For example, in the "Resident Evil" series After "Resident Evil 3", Paul Anderson and Milla Jovovich of husband and wife took a break for a while, preparing to shoot the fourth part, and then suddenly found out The heroine Milla Jovovich was pregnant and had to postpone the fourth part.


    The shooting and production of "Resident Evil 4" can only be carried out next year after Milla Jovovich has given birth and recovered her body.


    This can also be regarded as an irresistible factor.


    Another zombie movie series, the script of "Dawn of the Living Dead 3" was also pushed into the fast lane by Ronan, because "Dawn of the Living Dead 2" got a slightly higher box office in North America than the first one, with $38.65 million. The results of Relativity Entertainment won a North American box office champion in August.


    This film with the main story and background focused on the island is actually an old routine inherent in zombie films, but it is talked about by many fans of this type.


    Especially a few videos were widely spread through social media such as Netflix.


    The heroine of "Dawn of the Living Dead 2" is called Alexandra Daddario. In the film, she was chased by zombies several times, trying to escape.


    From the start of the promotion period, Alexandra Daddario, wearing a white tight-fitting short t-shirt, fully showed fans what the Everest earthquake is!


    On the Netflix network, some fans said that the shot of Alexandra Daddario escaping from zombies brought millions of male viewers to the film.


    Those who have followed Hollywood movies can easily find that there are some very clich¨¦ plots, but Hollywood movies have been repeatedly used and continue to achieve success.

 Chapter 1050： Chosen Milk

    Simple and rude with a feeling, is the best evaluation of "Dawn of the Living Dead 2."


    The box office of the second North American first weekend exceeded the cost of production. It can be said to be a success. Naturally, the third one cannot be let go.


    Ronan promoted the script creation and passed the approval of the third part.


    The ¡¡¡¡ trilogy is the right way to open Hollywood¡¯s big hit movies.


    Then, Ronan focused on Alexandra Daddario, of course not about her ferocious anomaly. Even the die-hard fans of "Dawn of the Living Dead" said that they should watch the game in a civilized manner.


    Furthermore, in terms of ferocity, his girlfriend Jessica Felton is not inferior to Alexandra Daddario.


    Once, Jessica Felton was definitely more ferocious than Lisandra Daddario, but in recent years, especially after the two officially communicated, Ronan personally took measurements and felt that Jessica Felton was inferior It was ferocious before.


    He didn''t know if this was an illusion, after all, the two were just friends before and had not measured it on the spot.


    As a person who has watched a lot of movies, Ronan probably has an uncertain perception.


    Stripping off the top to reveal the bright spots is nothing to Hollywood actresses, it can be said to be a normal daily operation, so people who watch more Hollywood R-rated movies, most of the **** of famous Hollywood actresses, especially Oscar movies The latter ones are basically seen on the movie screen.


    Some fragments are even talked about on the Internet.


    For example, Judy Foster in "Blood Pear Flower", Nicole Kidman in "Open Eyes", Halle Berry in "Dance of Death Row", Scarlett Johansson in "Under the Skin" , Elizabeth Olsen of "Old Boy",


    There are too many cases in this area. After all, how can you count as a Hollywood actress if you don''t miss it?


    Many people on the Internet have privately selected the most beautiful female stars in Hollywood. This may be due to the widespread circulation of the Avengers series. Widow Scarlett Johansson and Red Witch Elizabeth Olsen are popular.


    But when someone came up with a name, even if it was a fan of Carrie Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen, there was nothing to say.


    This person is Alexandra Daddario.


    Recall that in the previous American drama "True Detective", Alexandra Daddario received countless nosebleeds with a two-minute **** **** scene in the first season.


    Also, many people kept thinking about it, saving the episode and watching it repeatedly.


    In addition to being super fierce, Alexandra Daddario is unforgettable, as well as those strange blue eyes.


    Just like many people see Amanda Seyfried¡¯s big eyes, those who like blue eyes think the streamer is bright and breathtaking, and those who don¡¯t like it call it "husky eyes."


    Any webpage where Alexandra Daddario once appeared will basically become the scene of the murder.


    In Ronan¡¯s view, Alexandra Daddario is actually a suitable candidate for the role of Wonder Woman. She is not bad in appearance, as fierce as a comic character, and her legs are not short, although not like Guy. Er-Gado¡¯s long legs hit the world like that, and he can achieve 360 ??degrees without dead ends, but the powerful weapon can also attract many audiences.


    Such a deadly weapon on earth is definitely the milk of choice.


    As long as she is there, no matter how bad the movie is, straight men are willing to add an extra star.


    Ronan still had a vague impression. In the last few years of living on the other side of the Pacific, a certain film and television website there dedicated a "Top List of Most Watched Actresses". At that time, Alexandra Daddario It surpassed many Hollywood goddess-level stars including Charlize Theron and won the leaderboard in one fell swoop.


    Thinking of this, Ronan''s memory gradually became clear, as if it was after the earthquake movie, it should be called "Doomsday Collapse", the hero and heroine are Dawn Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.


    may be the aftershock effect left by the famous "milk shock" of this movie.


    Ronan saw this "Doomsday Collapse" in the cinema, and the impression left by Alexandra Daddario is not uncommon.


    Even though the plot of the movie is so powerful and exciting, and how mighty Rock Johnson is, the most eye-catching thing is still the devilish figure of Alexandra Daddario.


    Ronan¡¯s thoughts have returned to reality. Now Dawn Johnson has signed a long-term contract with Relativity Entertainment, and Alexandra Daddario is working with Sandsea Entertainment to promote the project "Doomsday Collapse".


    The United States is a country with a lot of natural disasters.


    Happy America, shooting every day, is a description of social and human disasters.


    Hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes are natural disasters that often happen.


    The line from Los Angeles, California to San Francisco is located on the famous San Andres fault zone, which is theoretically in the high-incidence zone of earthquakes.


    Hollywood has also filmed movies about major earthquakes in cities above the "San Andreas Fault", such as the 1974 "Great Earthquake".


    As long as disaster films are made, there is no shortage of audiences in North America.


    Therefore, with many favorable conditions in front of him, Ronan decided to put "Doomsday Collapse" on the agenda after only a little consideration.


    Since it is not very long since the screenwriters'' strike next year, he decided to finish the script before the strike.


    In order to speed up, we have specifically set aside time for the script outline and background settings.


    Of course, this type of film, the most reliable and reliable plot, is never to resolve disasters, but to highlight human emotions and family in the face of disasters.


    Look at the successful disaster movies in the past, the main line of the plot is this, such as "Tornado" and "The Day After Tomorrow".


    and the previous "2012".


    And those films that focus on resolving the disaster itself often turn out to be not so good.


    This is also one of the main reasons why Ronan rejected the "Superstorm" project.


    The focus of the disaster film is entirely on the disaster itself.


    In his opinion, if a disaster film wants to succeed, disaster itself is not the key.


    As far as Hollywood is concerned, "Doomsday Collapse" is a very serious disaster film, and there is nothing new in creativity. After all, based on the St. Andrews Fault as the unfolding of all disasters, earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, etc. all originate from the movement of the earth''s crust. , There is no wild meteorite hitting the earth, or the world''s frozen virus plague, some are just earthquakes.


    As for the plot, it is a typical story where you can guess the end when you see the beginning.


    The protagonist must have an incomplete family, conflict with his wife and daughter, and a dark history as a turning point in the later period. The wife''s new husband must be a morally decent but dark-bellied negative character, and he was very unbearable in the disaster. After the disaster is over, the protagonist''s family is reunited in the background.


    In Ronan¡¯s outline, the plot only serves as a series connection. For this type of film, as long as the plot conforms to the audience''s mainstream aesthetics, it is enough to have a preliminary logic and self-consistent.


    The character setting is even more important than the plot.


    The male and female protagonists are basically based on Dawn Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.


    Dawn-Johnson is going to play the role of his father with super-developed chest muscles, and his daughter is even better than that, and even both of them have the ability to hang out.


    As for the starring scenes, basically the earthquake is coming, rumbling, clicking, and shaking the chest...


    In short, the film has to create such a feeling that the protagonist is on the stage, so big; the protagonist¡¯s wife is on the stage, so big; the protagonist¡¯s daughter is on the stage, huge!


    In a word, let all the audience enjoy watching the game!


    This will be another outstanding work on the typical Hollywood assembly line of Shahai Entertainment.


    To some extent, this kind of film also has a superhero flavor. Dawn Johnson¡¯s actor can definitely fall into the tears of a superhero.


    Within a few years, American superheroes will turn into big aunts, and they will come to save the city and even the earth every month.


    Ronan had such confidence. It took only half a morning to come up with a summary of the story and the main character settings, which were directly transmitted to the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment through the internal office software, so that they could be in December. Before, I finished the script creation.


    Then, I called Andrew, the production director, and asked him to promote the project, and find someone to talk about the actor contract with Dawn Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.


    These two people are the first choice, if the conditions are not suitable, then consider other candidates.


    As for the choice of director, Ronan also offered a prime candidate, Roland Emmerich who had just experienced a fiasco in the 20th century Fox The fiasco of Ten Thousand Years Before History, Roland Emory The cooperation between Qi and Twentieth Century Fox completely broke down. Twentieth Century Fox even included Roland Emmerich on the blacklist of no longer cooperating.


    Roland Emmerich¡¯s own status and value have also plummeted. According to industry estimates, due to the failure of "Ten Thousand Years Before History", Roland Emmerich¡¯s director¡¯s pay has also fallen at least by half.


    The German director is in a very bad situation.


    But Ronan thinks Roland Emmerich is still valuable, provided that he directs a film that suits him.


    That is a disaster movie!


    This is also the type Roland Emmerich is best at.


    Ronan also mentioned this to Andrew and asked him to secretly contact Roland Emmerich to discuss the possibility of cooperation between the two sides on the disaster film.


    After finishing the morning, Ronan and Jessica Felton left the Theory of Relativity Building directly after having lunch, and rushed to Jessica Felton¡¯s small villa outside Beverly Hills.


    Finch contacted the rest of the security team before he came over. When Ronan and Jessica Felton arrived, a van and an off-road vehicle had been parked in front of the villa, waiting to deliver luggage.


    Inside the villa, the packed luggage is placed in the center of the living room, waiting for someone to move away.


    The post-production of "Fast and Furious 4" has reached the final stage. Jessica Felton is not as busy as before. Under Ronan''s proposal, he is ready to officially move into the Future World Manor.


    This also represents the relationship between the two, which is a big step forward.

 Chapter 1050：

    Simple and rude with a feeling, is the best evaluation of "Dawn of the Living Dead 2."


    The box office of the second North American first weekend exceeded the cost of production. It can be said to be a success. Naturally, the third one cannot be let go.


    Ronan promoted the script creation and passed the approval of the third part.


    The ¡¡¡¡ trilogy is the right way to open Hollywood¡¯s big hit movies.


    Then, Ronan focused on Alexandra Daddario, of course not about her ferocious anomaly. Even the die-hard fans of "Dawn of the Living Dead" said that they should watch the game in a civilized manner.


    Furthermore, in terms of ferocity, his girlfriend Jessica Felton is not inferior to Alexandra Daddario.


    Once, Jessica Felton was definitely more ferocious than Lisandra Daddario, but in recent years, especially after the two officially communicated, Ronan personally took measurements and felt that Jessica Felton was inferior It was ferocious before.


    He didn''t know if this was an illusion, after all, the two were just friends before and had not measured it on the spot.


    As a person who has watched a lot of movies, Ronan probably has an uncertain perception.


    Stripping off the top to reveal the bright spots is nothing to Hollywood actresses, it can be said to be a normal daily operation, so people who watch more Hollywood R-rated movies, most of the **** of famous Hollywood actresses, especially Oscar movies The latter ones are basically seen on the movie screen.


    Some fragments are even talked about on the Internet.


    For example, Judy Foster in "Blood Pear Flower", Nicole Kidman in "Open Eyes", Halle Berry in "Dance of Death Row", Scarlett Johansson in "Under the Skin" , Elizabeth Olsen of "Old Boy",


    There are too many cases in this area. After all, how can you count as a Hollywood actress if you don''t miss it?


    Many people on the Internet have privately selected the most beautiful female stars in Hollywood. This may be due to the widespread circulation of the Avengers series. Widow Scarlett Johansson and Red Witch Elizabeth Olsen are popular.


    But when someone came up with a name, even if it was a fan of Carrie Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen, there was nothing to say.


    This person is Alexandra Daddario.


    Recall that in the previous American drama "True Detective", Alexandra Daddario received countless nosebleeds with a two-minute **** **** scene in the first season.


    Also, many people kept thinking about it, saving the episode and watching it repeatedly.


    In addition to being super fierce, Alexandra Daddario is unforgettable, as well as those strange blue eyes.


    Just like many people see Amanda Seyfried¡¯s big eyes, those who like blue eyes think the streamer is bright and breathtaking, and those who don¡¯t like it call it "husky eyes."


    Any webpage where Alexandra Daddario once appeared will basically become the scene of the murder.


    In Ronan¡¯s view, Alexandra Daddario is actually a suitable candidate for the role of Wonder Woman. She is not bad in appearance, as fierce as a comic character, and her legs are not short, although not like Guy. Er-Gado¡¯s long legs hit the world like that, and he can achieve 360 ??degrees without dead ends, but the powerful weapon can also attract many audiences.


    Such a deadly weapon on earth is definitely the milk of choice.


    As long as she is there, no matter how bad the movie is, straight men are willing to add an extra star.


    Ronan still had a vague impression. In the last few years of living on the other side of the Pacific, a certain film and television website there dedicated a "Top List of Most Watched Actresses". At that time, Alexandra Daddario It surpassed many Hollywood goddess-level stars including Charlize Theron and won the leaderboard in one fell swoop.


    Thinking of this, Ronan''s memory gradually became clear, as if it was after the earthquake movie, it should be called "Doomsday Collapse", the hero and heroine are Dawn Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.


    may be the aftershock effect left by the famous "milk shock" of this movie.


    Ronan saw this "Doomsday Collapse" in the cinema, and the impression left by Alexandra Daddario is not uncommon.


    Even though the plot of the movie is so powerful and exciting, and how mighty Rock Johnson is, the most eye-catching thing is still the devilish figure of Alexandra Daddario.


    Ronan¡¯s thoughts have returned to reality. Now Dawn Johnson has signed a long-term contract with Relativity Entertainment, and Alexandra Daddario is working with Sandsea Entertainment to promote the project "Doomsday Collapse".


    The United States is a country with a lot of natural disasters.


    Happy America, shooting every day, is a description of social and human disasters.


    Hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes are natural disasters that often happen.


    The line from Los Angeles, California to San Francisco is located on the famous San Andres fault zone, which is theoretically in the high-incidence zone of earthquakes.


    Hollywood has also filmed movies about major earthquakes in cities above the "San Andreas Fault", such as the 1974 "Great Earthquake".


    As long as disaster films are made, there is no shortage of audiences in North America.


    Therefore, with many favorable conditions in front of him, Ronan decided to put "Doomsday Collapse" on the agenda after only a little consideration.


    Since it is not very long since the screenwriters'' strike next year, he decided to finish the script before the strike.


    In order to speed up, we have specifically set aside time for the script outline and background settings.


    Of course, this type of film, the most reliable and reliable plot, is never to resolve disasters, but to highlight human emotions and family in the face of disasters.


    Look at the successful disaster movies in the past, the main line of the plot is this, such as "Tornado" and "The Day After Tomorrow".


    and the previous "2012".


    And those films that focus on resolving the disaster itself often turn out to be not so good.


    This is also one of the main reasons why Ronan rejected the "Superstorm" project.


    The focus of the disaster film is entirely on the disaster itself.


    In his opinion, if a disaster film wants to succeed, disaster itself is not the key.


    As far as Hollywood is concerned, "Doomsday Collapse" is a very serious disaster film, and there is nothing new in creativity. After all, based on the St. Andrews Fault as the unfolding of all disasters, earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, etc. all originate from the movement of the earth''s crust. , There is no wild meteorite hitting the earth, or the world''s frozen virus plague, some are just earthquakes.


    As for the plot, it is a typical story where you can guess the end when you see the beginning.


    The protagonist must have an incomplete family, conflict with his wife and daughter, and a dark history as a turning point in the later period. The wife''s new husband must be a morally decent but dark-bellied negative character, and he was very unbearable in the disaster. After the disaster is over, the protagonist''s family is reunited in the background.


    In Ronan¡¯s outline, the plot only serves as a series connection. For this type of film, as long as the plot conforms to the audience''s mainstream aesthetics, it is enough to have a preliminary logic and self-consistent.


    The character setting is even more important than the plot.


    The male and female protagonists are basically based on Dawn Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.


    Dawn-Johnson is going to play the role of his father with super-developed chest muscles, and his daughter is even better than that, and even both of them have the ability to hang out.


    As for the starring scenes, basically the earthquake is coming, rumbling, clicking, and shaking the chest...


    In short, the film has to create such a feeling that the protagonist is on the stage, so big; the protagonist¡¯s wife is on the stage, so big; the protagonist¡¯s daughter is on the stage, huge!


    In a word, let all the audience enjoy watching the game!


    This will be another outstanding work on the typical Hollywood assembly line of Shahai Entertainment.


    To some extent, this kind of film also has a superhero flavor. Dawn Johnson¡¯s actor can definitely fall into the tears of a superhero.


    Within a few years, American superheroes will turn into big aunts, and they will come to save the city and even the earth every month.


    Ronan had such confidence. It took only half a morning to come up with a summary of the story and the main character settings, which were directly transmitted to the screenwriter department of Shahai Entertainment through the internal office software, so that they could be in December. Before, I finished the script creation.


    Then, I called Andrew, the production director, and asked him to promote the project, and find someone to talk about the actor contract with Dawn Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.


    These two people are the first choice, if the conditions are not suitable, then consider other candidates.


    As for the choice of director, Ronan also offered a prime candidate, Roland Emmerich who had just experienced a fiasco in the 20th century Fox The fiasco of Ten Thousand Years Before History, Roland Emory The cooperation between Qi and Twentieth Century Fox completely broke down. Twentieth Century Fox even included Roland Emmerich on the blacklist of no longer cooperating.


    Roland Emmerich¡¯s own status and value have also plummeted. According to industry estimates, due to the failure of "Ten Thousand Years Before History", Roland Emmerich¡¯s director¡¯s pay has also fallen at least by half.


    The German director is in a very bad situation.


    But Ronan thinks Roland Emmerich is still valuable, provided that he directs a film that suits him.


    That is a disaster movie!


    This is also the type Roland Emmerich is best at.


    Ronan also mentioned this to Andrew and asked him to secretly contact Roland Emmerich to discuss the possibility of cooperation between the two sides on the disaster film.


    After finishing the morning, Ronan and Jessica Felton left the Theory of Relativity Building directly after having lunch, and rushed to Jessica Felton¡¯s small villa outside Beverly Hills.


    Finch contacted the rest of the security team before he came over. When Ronan and Jessica Felton arrived, a van and an off-road vehicle had been parked in front of the villa, waiting to deliver luggage.


    Inside the villa, the packed luggage is placed in the center of the living room, waiting for someone to move away.


    The post-production of "Fast and Furious 4" has reached the final stage. Jessica Felton is not as busy as before. Under Ronan''s proposal, he is ready to officially move into the Future World Manor.


    This also represents the relationship between the two, which is a big step forward.

 Chapter 1051： Vault

    Several suitcases were carried by Vinci with the bodyguards and moved into the car. Only Ronan and Jessica Felton remained in the villa. Ronan picked up the remaining two handbags and patted lightly. Took Jessica Felton''s shoulder.


    Jessica Felton picked up her bag, but did not leave immediately, standing in the entrance hallway, looking at the empty house.


    Ronan stood beside her and looked over there. In fact, there was no change in the layout of the house. Jessica Felton took away only clothes and some personal daily necessities.


    "This house will not run." Ronan relieved Jessica Felton''s emotions that may or may not exist: "You can come back anytime."


    Jessica Felton took a handbag from Ronan and said, ¡°It¡¯s not what you think. When I bought this house, I hesitated for a long time and considered for a long time. Finally, I gritted my teeth and mortgaged it. I thought that the loan had just been paid off and I was about to move out."


    Ronan laughed: "If you want, I can ask someone to show you the gloves. Now the price is right, it won''t be easy to say after a while."


    In recent years, the U.S. government has always regarded real estate as one of the main means of stimulating the economy. The entire U.S. real estate market is thriving and housing prices have also risen all the way. However, history has proven countless times that once the economy is too dependent on the real estate industry, the final outcome seems to be nothing. How good, especially after adding a Wall Street, it is almost killing the Americans.


    Jessica Felton shook her head slightly, and said, "Keep it, if the two of us quarrel and get awkward, I can also have a place to live."


    Ronan said: "We try to solve problems through communication as much as possible."


    "Once a person''s emotions are stimulated, they sometimes become irrational. Women are emotional." Jessica Felton is a very smart woman: "If I am really angry and ran away, I must hide one. You can find it easily."


    Ronan''s empty hand embraced Jessica Felton''s shoulder, and said, "Jesse, I am lucky to meet you."


    Jessica Felton gently pressed his forehead against his shoulder: "Me too."


    Ronan took her hand and walked outside: "Let''s go, they are all waiting."


    Jessica Felton glanced at the house last, and followed Ronan''s footsteps.


    The two got out of the small courtyard in front of the villa, put their handbags into the trunk of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, and got into the car one after another.


    Then, a small convoy of three vehicles started slowly and quickly turned into Mulholland Road and went straight to the Future World Manor.


    "Someone is following us?" Jessica Felton asked.


    Ronan also noticed: "Some reporters and paparazzi."


    Jessica Felton patted her forehead: "I will live under the spotlight from now on."


    Fortunately, she is mentally prepared.


    Ronan patted her hand lightly: "It''s not as exaggerated as you think." He said to Vinci on the co-pilot, "Is there something special?"


    Vinci understood Ronan''s meaning and said, "It''s not easy to tell right now. Recently, there are a lot of reporters following us."


    Jessica Felton couldn''t understand the conversation between the two men, and keenly felt that it was a bit strange, so she looked at her boyfriend in a little surprise.


    Ronan said: "Go home and explain to you."


    Jessica Felton did not ask much, nodded: "Okay."


    A line of three cars passed through the modern white marble porch and entered the Future World Manor.


    The entrance gate is a front courtyard garden. Because the manor is built on the hillside, the buildings inside make full use of the mountain. The main road is a bit tortuous, interspersed with the dense vegetation garden, like an enlarged "S".


    The closest part of the garden to the gate and the wall is mostly trees. The trees are tall and cover the villa behind.


    Although I have been here countless times, I told Ronan Shao that I had rolled the sheets in this manor for several months, but Jessica Felton looked at it at this moment, and her mood was somewhat different.


    The well-kept garden and the flat lawn came into view one after another, and then the white three-story main building.


    The main building is full of the sense of science and technology in modern society, with sharp lines and corners. The white main building is matched with light blue glass, which also gives people the feeling of blue sky and white clouds.


    This is completely different from the dark and deep feeling of traditional mansions, but it brings the vigor of the high-tech industry.


    The car stopped on the small square paved with light white granite in front of the main building. Jessica Felton got out of the car first and looked at the big sky blue characters on the wall-the future world!


    If nothing else, she will live here for a long time in the future, and even become its hostess.


    Butler Nikia greeted her, Jessica Felton cleared up her mood, greeted her, and then, accompanied by Ronan, watched the servants move their luggage to the third floor.


    "Do you need my help?" Watching Jessica Felton open the suitcase to pack his luggage, Ronan asked, "I will help drag the luggage."


    Jessica Felton came out of the cloakroom connected to the master bedroom and said, "No, just look at it. It''s enough for me and Nikia."


    Nikia opened the suitcase where the clothes were placed, took out her pockets, and went into the cloakroom with Jessica Felton, and said: "The cloakroom used to be very low in utilization. I specially asked someone to clean it again. Here is The dress area, the shoe and hat area go in through this door..."


    Ronan did not join in the fun. Jessica Felton''s clothes are not too many, most of them are professional suits. She is a relatively simple person in life, and most of her time and energy are devoted to work.


    The cloakroom in the master bedroom is very large. The ladies'' area has never been opened before. Ronan watched for a while and went down to get some tea to the third floor.


    Among the women with a certain amount of money, Jessica Felton¡¯s clothes, shoes, hats and bags are relatively few. When Ronan came back from downstairs, with the assistance of Nikia, two People have almost cleaned up.


    From clothes to shoes and bags to cosmetics, the huge cloakroom is still empty.


    "Drink some water." Ronan asked the two to sit down and rest.


    Nikia was going to leave, but Jessica Felton was left behind. The two of them drank half a cup of tea, then went into the cloakroom again, muttering that they didn''t know what they were discussing.


    The person who can control a huge Hollywood crew is definitely not a fool, and he is not bad in handling interpersonal relationships.


    Of course, some things have to be done in moderation. After Jessica Felton moderately expressed friendship, she and Ronan were left in the room.


    Ronan asked, "What are you discussing?"


    Jessica Felton smiled, sat opposite Ronan, and said, "The topic between women is not suitable for you to tell."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "Okay, I won''t explore your secrets." He turned to ask, "In addition to professional or professional clothes, do you need to buy new clothes? If you want, talk to Nikia directly. Said that there are dedicated personnel on-site service."


    Jessica Felton thought for a while and said, "Why don''t you go shopping with me on weekends."


    Ronan asked, "Do you have time this weekend?"


    "Originally I had an appointment with Sandra Bullock to talk about cooperation, but she had something to change the time." Jessica Felton would be a little thirsty when she was busy, drank the water in her glass, and served it again. He picked up Ronan¡¯s cup and said before drinking, ¡°It¡¯s the project of "Sweet Police Flower". There are two first heroine candidates I like, Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron, both have their own advantages. , Can you give some suggestions?"


    Ronan thought a little, and said: "Sandra Bullock is obviously more suitable. The heroine is a typical silly big sister, Charlize Theron''s style and route are inappropriate, and her market appeal is also a problem."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I think so too." She took a sip of water, pulled Ronan up, and said, "The first day of moving, take me around."


    Ronan accompanied her downstairs and said as he walked: "Aren''t you familiar with it?"


    Jessica Felton shrugged and said, "Except for the living room, dining room, bedroom, and gym, I have hardly been anywhere else."


    Ronan thought for a while, and that was indeed the case, and immediately took Jessica Felton around the manor.


    The two went outside first, the woods in the front, the garden and lawn in the middle, the recreation area on the left, the mini golf and tennis court on the right, and so on.


    went back to the villa and walked around from the first floor to the third floor. The two finally went to the basement.


    "You rarely see you drinking."


    Walking in the huge underground wine cellarJessica Felton brushed a bottle of wine and said, "I didn''t expect you to save so much."


    Ronan said: "Most of them came with the wine cellar when I bought the manor. Over the years, I have also bought some. Tom and Will occasionally come for a few drinks. Um... Tom has given me a lot of wine."


    He smiled: "When I am alone, I never drink."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly and suggested: "You pick a time and invite Tom and Will to come home with your female companion?"


    Ronan certainly wouldn''t refuse, and said, "Yes, I will call them back and see when they are free." He thought about it, and said, "Jesse, you can also ask your friends to come over."


    "Okay." Jessica Felton responded, and then went out of the wine cellar, walked through a corridor, saw a huge alloy door, and asked, "Is this a safe?"


    Ronan said: "Yes, there are some valuables in it, turn around and let Nikia enter your fingerprints and iris..."


    Jessica Felton tactfully refused in a joking manner: "No, I''m afraid the contents are too valuable, so I will run away by then."


    Ronan would not force it, and replied: "Then am I miserable? I have lost money and man."


    Jessica Felton smiled and walked forward again, found another much smaller alloy door, and asked: "Is this also a vault?"


    "Yes." Ronan scratched his head: "A small safe."


    Jessica Felton was curious: "How did you build two vaults? There won''t be more valuable things in them?"

 Chapter 1052： Take precautions

    The security level of this small vault is higher than that of the large one, and only Ronan can open it. It stores extremely important information.


    To be precise, some video materials.


    Jessica Felton also had the curiosity of a woman, and looked at Ronan: "Can you ask what is in it?"


    Ronan didn''t want to deceive Jessica Felton from the bottom of his heart, but subconsciously wanted to tell a white lie. For a while, he didn''t know how to answer it.


    Jessica Felton knew Ronan very well, and found that Ronan was a little bit embarrassed.


    There are not many, but her kind of very close relationship can be noticed.


    Frankly speaking, Jessica Felton is even more curious, because she knows what her boyfriend is, and the thickness of her face is comparable to the load-bearing wall of the Theory of Relativity Building. Very calm...


    The things in this vault actually make Ronan feel embarrassed. It must be extraordinary.


    But Jessica Felton is not an ordinary woman, let alone an impulsive, ignorant, brain-disabled girl who knows nothing but romantic love.


    Excessive curiosity is never a good thing for couples to get along.


    Jessica Felton didn''t seem to notice the awkwardness of Ronan''s passing, and said: "The underground is a bit shady and uncomfortable, let''s go up."


    Ronan pulled her back and said, "Okay, go back."


    Thinking of the video materials in the vault, Ronan felt that he would let them stay there forever and never see the sun again.


    As for taking it out and admiring it together, he wouldn''t even think of such an unreliable idea.


    Go back to the large living room on the first floor. The kitchen is ready for dinner. Tonight''s meal style tends to be Chinese. Jessica Felton is not very used to it, so she just ate a little.


    After dinner, Ronan called Jessica Felton, then Nikia and Vinci, and went into the reception room together.


    "Remember what I told you some time ago?" Ronan said to Jessica Felton: "You have also seen it. Recently, I may face a lot of troubles from reporters or other aspects. I asked Vinci to give it to you. I found two security assistants."


    Jessica Felton has heard Ronan talk about this a long time ago, and she knows where she is now, she won¡¯t be stupid enough to refuse: "Okay, but their work has to adapt to my rhythm."


    Vinci answered, "Of course I want them to adapt."


    He made a call, and soon someone knocked on the door and came in.


    These two seemingly ordinary white women, probably in their early thirties, are relatively average-looking and have the most common brown hair in the United States. One is called Anna and the other is called Aisha.


    After Jessica Felton exchanged polite greetings with them, the two quickly left the reception room.


    "Don''t neglect your own safety just because you have them. You have to pay more attention." Ronan knew very well that Jessica Felton would inevitably get involved in some things and emphasized. : "Jesse, I will face some trouble outside of the rules in the next few years. Some people may think about you."


    Jessica Felton asked immediately with concern: "You will be fine, will you?"


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Don''t worry, it''s just a business matter."


    Jessica Felton didn''t quite understand, and didn''t worry: "Why?"


    This question covers a wide range. Ronan thought about it for a while and said: "In the past two years, Nikia occasionally found some people monitoring this manor. Later, Finch also found someone sneaking behind me. Some people even pretended to be AT&T telecom service engineers and appeared around the communication converter nearby."


    Ronan asked Finch about the matter, and Finch said simply: "From a security perspective, I have reason to suspect that someone wants to monitor the phone of Future World Manor."


    Jessica Felton was a little shocked when she heard this, but she was still calm, and asked, "Are there any more?"


    "We haven''t noticed it for the time being." Vinci was very cautious: "But this possibility is not ruled out."


    He further said: "Anna and Aisha will follow you and provide you with security services. If there is an emergency, their opinions are very important."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "I understand, they are experts."


    Ronan said relievedly: "This is just a precaution before it happens, you don''t have to pay too much attention to it, what you should do or what you usually do.


    Jessica Felton was not at ease Ronan: "How could this happen? At your level, aren''t all the games ruled?"


    Ronan said calmly: "There are always people who don''t follow the rules of the game."


    Thinking of the things that happened, Ronan would also admire. The Murdoch family members are not so courageous, and it is not a little bit of crossing the bottom line.


    Jessica Felton is not an innocent ordinary citizen, and naturally understands this truth, and her delicate face gradually becomes serious.


    "You promise me!" She grabbed Ronan''s hand: "You will be safe!"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Don''t worry, what they value is my assets."


    Something was not said, why didn''t he value the assets in the opponent''s hands?


    This kind of thing, no one is right or wrong, only who wins and loses.


    Jessica Felton put some snacks, knowing that she could not help Ronan in this regard, so she didn''t say more.


    In the face of these situations, do the work at hand calmly, ensure your own safety, and don''t cause trouble. In Jessica Felton''s view, this is what she has to do at least.


    Ronan analyzed the situation from time to time, and the two behemoths were already eyeing each other.


    He doesn''t have to complain about the other party''s use of methods outside the rules, and the plan of Relativity Entertainment is not much better.


    This world is like this. It is a requirement for oneself and another requirement for others. Double standard is a common phenomenon.


    The night sky of Los Angeles is full of stars. Jessica Felton is sitting on the wicker chair on the terrace, seeming to admire the sky full of stars, but his mind is all put on the words Ronan said tonight.


    It must not be an ordinary opponent that can make Ronan value so much. It must be a large company and group of the same magnitude as Relativity Entertainment.


    Others can only see Ronan''s scenery. How many people can see the tremendous pressure Ronan is facing?


    The higher the position of ¡¡¡¡, the greater the pressure he faces.


    Ronan carrying a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses came to the terrace. He saw the startled Jessica Felton. He first poured a glass of wine for each of them, and then asked: "My dear, think What? So ecstatic."


    Jessica Felton recovered, picked up the glass, touched Ronan, and asked after drinking, "Are you under a lot of pressure?"


    "Pressure?" Ronan put down his wine glass and shook his head slowly: "Not very big."


    Jessica Felton didn¡¯t believe it: "Really?"


    Ronan opened his hand and said, "Do you think I am under a lot of pressure?" He laughed: "Even if Relativity Entertainment finally becomes someone else''s, I will still be a super rich man, and I don''t need to be like this. hard."


    "Will you give up? I don''t believe it." Jessica Felton knew very well that Ronan was essentially a kind of person with her: "Watching the sweetness of the career development step by step can make people intoxicated, even addictive."


    Ronan got up and came to Jessica Felton and pulled her up: "My dear, I am only addicted to you now!"


    Jessica Felton''s eyes widened: "You, you can say these nice things."


    The two were very close, and went back to the bedroom together.


    The night breeze rises, the waves are raging, one wave has not subsided, another wave is invading, the vast dark night is stormy!


    Since Ronan and James Murdoch reached a so-called tacit understanding, Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox have begun negotiations on the copyrights of "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four", but the business talks about it now, and there is no discussion. Agree on any aspect.


    Although the two sides are still talking, they do not hold much hope for the next consultation.


    At the same time, after more than a month of waiting, Time Warner made a formal response to the M&A invitation issued by News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox.


    Time Warner issued an announcement stating that the acquisition proposal is not in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. Time Warner¡¯s strategic plan will create much higher value for the company and is better than any other companies including News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox. Any acquisition proposals made by outsiders.


    There is no doubt that Time Warner rejected the Murdoch family.


    However, feedback from various quarters shows that the Murdoch family has not given up on this. News Corporation and 20th Century Fox are also mobilizing resources to continue preparing for the acquisition.


    Time Warner¡¯s refusal cannot stop the Murdoch family.


    Able to enter the United States from Australia in one fell swoop, the Murdoch family did not give up lightly.


    Relativity and entertainment are also stepping up preparations. A business visit team led by a group vice president accepted the invitation of Lin Jian and Qianlu Group to officially visit the East.


    The two parties will further discuss cooperation matters in the film and television industry.


    Ronan is very clear about the other party''s ambition to build Eastern Hollywood, at least before encountering certain irresistible factors, Lin Jian''s ideas and plans in this regard are very obvious, so he is more optimistic about the prospect of cooperation between the two parties.


    On the other hand, Relativity Entertainment is also entering into contracts with other companies in the Hollywood circle.


    Shahai Entertainment and Spielberg¡¯s project script was officially completed. The project abandoned the original giant name and named it "Lincoln" directly.


    This name alone has a huge appeal for a considerable number of people.


    In the past two years, Relativity Entertainment is destined to have a relationship with Lincoln. Counting the one that Spielberg is going to direct, there have been three films in which Lincoln is the leading actor in recent years.


    The other two are Uvi Bauer''s "Vampire Hunter Lincoln", and the B-level small production "Lincoln vs. Zombies" that has just entered the preparatory period.


    These are two very dishonest Lincoln films, but in the eyes of Hollywood and North American audiences, they are not a problem at all. To tease and spoof the current and previous presidents has always been a repertoire of the media and audiences.

 Chapter 1053： Witcher washington

    According to the plan of Embassy Pictures, like last year''s "Life and Death Fighting", Uvi-Bauer''s film is again scheduled to be released in January next year.


    To some extent, "Vampire Hunter" is also the opening film of Relativity Entertainment next year.


    Among the directors who have been cooperating with Relativity Entertainment for a long time, Uvi-Bauer is considered to be a very productive type, basically shooting and releasing one film every year.


    Of course, even Ronan cannot deny that this is directly related to the low investment and crude production of the film directed by Uvi Bauer.


    Without so much shooting and production, the speed will naturally increase.


    As for "Lincoln vs. Zombies", 80% of them will be directly introduced into the DVD market and Netflix streaming media platform. This kind of B-level film goes the way of theater distribution, and it is estimated that even the film copy cost will not be earned.


    Uvi-Bauer''s energy has been transferred to a new film project, and a new film is being prepared.


    Ronan went to the farm on the outskirts of Los Angeles to film "Latent" to see the specific situation of the crew.


    The car is parked in a temporary parking area specially opened by the farm. The huge farm has long been bought by Shahai Entertainment and transformed into a temporary location for filming farm scenes. Although the farm is still dilapidated because of the shooting needs, it is still busy. The flow of people is no longer the deserted one.


    The farm is divided into two parts. The residential area on the east side is occupied by the crew of "The Evocation", and the functional area on the west side, Uvi-Bauer is leading people to plant trees.


    Ronan first came to Uvi Bauer''s crew.


    "hurry up!"


    The crew did not shoot, but was making preliminary preparations. Uvi-Bauer stood among a group of people, holding a loudspeaker and shouting, instructing the crane to put a tree into the dug pit: "Buried in the soil! Hold on. Bury the soil! Plant the tree!"


    Several people did it at the same time, and the tree was soon planted in the ground.


    A man with a big axe next to him reminded Uvi-Bauer: "Director, Mr. Anderson is here."


    Uvi-Bauer gave the following person a few more words, handed the loudspeaker to the assistant, and then walked over: "Hi, Ronan, I was busy just now and didn''t notice you came."


    Ronan didn¡¯t care about such things. He pointed to the five-meter-high tree and asked, ¡°This is a cherry tree?¡±


    Uvi-Bauer touched his increasingly bald forehead and said, "The story you told me about Washington and the cherry tree is very enlightening. Washington in his youth used cherry trees to practice his axe."


    Ronan slowly nodded, it seemed that Washington was going to sit down with the name of the cherry blossoms.


    Uvi-Bauer said: "The environment here is very special, sometimes it makes people feel creepy." His eyes looked at the crew of "The Evil" in the distance: "This desolate and gloomy atmosphere is very suitable for the North American continent in the film. The atmosphere of mystery, horror and barrenness."


    Ronan said: "After Shahai Entertainment bought this farm, it has undergone certain transformations in accordance with James Wyn''s requirements to meet the requirements of shooting horror movies.


    "No wonder," Uvi-Bauer said: "Sometimes when I come out at night, I always feel that the atmosphere is not right."


    The two said a few words about the farm, and then talked about the movie that is being prepared. Ronan appropriately encouraged Uvi-Bauer: "You add Cthulhu elements in the background, which is very good."


    Uvi-Bauer said: "It is mainly to highlight the difficulties when the United States was founded, and to highlight the strength and greatness of the protagonists. Not only Washington, but also Franklin and Jefferson will also appear in this film. ."


    Ronan knew Uvi Bauer¡¯s ambitions and asked, "Do you have a formal title for this project?"


    "Just confirmed, I haven''t had time to go through the program." Uvi-Bauer had the artistic style of a great director at this moment: "The film is going to be called "The Witch Hunter Washington", can you see it?"


    "The Witch Hunter Washington?" Ronan had a weird feeling, and suddenly thought of a certain image, name, and greatest feature that was once widely spread.


    Since there is a demon hunter, he can''t match the elements accordingly. He then asked: "What about female characters? The female characters in your films in the past are all bright spots."


    Uvi-Bauer smiled and creases all over his face, and said: "I have prepared a few characters such as witches, it''s okay to have a relationship with the Witch Hunter Washington, so as to relieve emotions and the like.


    Ronan slowly nodded and said, "Uvi, plan the filming of this film, I am very optimistic."


    The previous game seems to have not appeared yet, right? Maybe after Uvi Bauer''s movie is released, with the frenzied spread of the Internet, the name of the Witch Piledriver will be transferred to Washington.


    Such a plot may be controversial, but the controversy will not be very controversial. Spoofing the president is never a big deal among Hollywood and American audiences.


    Weird Western countries often have messy things. Now that the pig in the white house and the Ao Hei Tan behind have been criticized by the media and the public? Later President Chuan proved that there is no worst, only worse!


    The French side is more extreme than the United States. The French will destroy the country and their own lives if nothing happens.


    Uvi-Bauer said: "As long as the two films "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" and "The Demon Hunter Washington" can be successful, the whole plan can be rolled out."


    Ronan agreed with his statement: "Uvi, this series is entirely up to you." Thinking of the so-called "goddess" that Uvi-Bauer is struggling to pursue, he specifically emphasized: "For other film projects, you don''t want to Considered."


    Uvi-Bauer understood what Ronan was talking about, sighed long, nodded slowly, and said, "A pursuit that is destined to be fruitless is just a tragedy."


    Ronan understood this sad feeling of being treated as a spare tire by the goddess in his heart, and said with relief: "When Blizzard encounters difficulties in adapting "World of Warcraft" in the future, they will understand your painstaking efforts."


    Uvi-Bauer smiled, with a bitter smile on his face, and changed the subject a bit: "Blizzard has had some trouble recently, and there is no time to pay attention to me."


    "What''s wrong?" Ronan was curious.


    At this time, Blizzard should release a new expansion, right? Is it particularly late? Or forgot to open it? Anyway, at this time, Blizzard was at its peak because of the popularity of World of Warcraft.


    is a hundred times stronger than when the Legion came and came and got angry with the Lich King.


    Uvi-Bauer said: "Some of the copyright troubles may seriously affect the reputation of "World of Warcraft"." He simply explained: "A company in the San Fernando Valley took a fancy to the influence of "World of Warcraft". , Launched an adult film "world.of.whorecraft" with a similar name, and opened its official website on the Internet."


    Ronan is not surprised, San Fernando Valley has done such things very often, and those who pay attention to pay for the copyright, do not pay attention to directly make a specious name and content and start shooting.


    I had a vague impression, once "World of Warcraft" seemed to have an adult version of the film.


    Uvi-Bauer continued: "Blizzard is very angry and has filed a lawsuit in the California District Court..."


    Seeing that Ronan was interested, Uvi-Bauer roughly described it.


    Blizzard¡¯s masterpiece "World of Warcraft" has aroused great repercussions all over the world after online gamification, and it has also attracted a lot of attention.


    Of course, with the style of San Fernando Valley, "World of Warcraft" inevitably attracted the attention of a group of artists.


    Without any authorization from Blizzard, a San Fernando Valley company used Warcraft as a prototype to shoot several art films.


    And it¡¯s not just one shot. So far, the four seasons have been shot, and it is said that the fifth and sixth seasons will be shot.


    As a work of art that sells swords and magic, it draws on the style of Blizzard¡¯s "World of Warcraft" in many aspects such as background and character design.


    As everyone knows, San Fernando Valley has far more artists who talk about handsome men and beauties than Hollywood.


    Therefore, there is no shortage of eye-catching appearance artists, including night elves, human paladins, high elf magicians and other roles, and even green orcs and goblins...


    In addition, this company also opened an official website for this series. Not only can you pay to download film and television works online, you can also buy some exquisite stills, t-shirts and delicate dolls of the show online.


    According to Uvi-Bauer, this website is very popular among the fans of Warcraft. Some fans even buy birthday gifts for their families through this website. Although they can''t buy Frostmourne for their dad, there is also Tailan. German dried bananas are optional.


    San Fernando Valley¡¯s art peripheral market is also very largeThe annual industry fair is also a huge event.


    It is conceivable that Blizzard, whose interests have been directly violated, cannot give up.


    Ronan then went to the crew of Wen Ziren''s "Calling the Soul".


    Unlike "The Demon Hunter Washington", the crew of "The Call of the Souls" has already started filming. When Ronan passed by, there was a prop corpse hanging on the crooked neck tree of the farm residence during the filming. Looking from a distance, really very scary.


    In addition, Ronan also chatted with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmega. This pair of actors and actresses who play the Warrens will appear in many films in the "horror movie universe".


    During the filming, Wen Ziren also came over to chat with Ronan.


    Wen Ziren simply said: "The style of this movie is not very similar to my previous movies. In this movie, I intend to use a very traditional horror film style to make it look like a 1970s movie. Movies are the same. In terms of music, my choice will be very traditional, and I plan to use standard horror film music. What I want to do is shoot a traditional and classic horror film."


    Ronan had already entrusted this series to him and said: "James, you can make the decision."


    Because of the busy shooting, Ronan didn''t bother Wen Ziren too much, so as not to delay the formal work of the crew.


    "Call the Soul" will not be released until next year, which is 2008.


    However, as the first film to truly begin the "horror movie universe", "Latent" will be released in late August.

 Chapter 1054： Successful start

    Speaking of the name James Wyn, the first thing that North American movie fans think of are horror films and "Father of Chainsaw", and even the nickname "Father of Chainsaw", which is widely spread on the Internet.


    said without a word, Wen Ziren already has a relatively large influence among North American horror movie fans.


    "Latent" has attracted the attention of horror film fans since the trailer was released.


    On the last weekend of August, "Latent" with a production cost of only $1.5 million was released in North America.


    Looking at the production cost alone, this horror film can be described as a small production among small productions, but with more than 3,500 opened cinemas and only 4,000 copies of the investment, the Embassy Pictures spent 4 million US dollars.


    Some theaters have replaced their digital projection equipment, denying that the investment in copying will be higher.


    In addition, the publicity investment of 8 million U.S. dollars is only average for a film of this scale.


    Before the official release of "Latent" in North America, there will be a small premiere.


    Since the Warrens, a pair of real-world supernatural investigators, had been used for publicity early on, the small premiere of "Latent" was directly placed in Connecticut where the New England Supernatural Society and the Warren Supernatural Museum are located. Bridgeport, California.


    In the propaganda campaign of Embassy Pictures, Ed Warren and Rowling Warren were portrayed as North America''s most outstanding experts in the field of soul and demonology in the past fifty years.


    This is a country where theism is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The Warren couple''s experience inevitably attracted the attention of a large number of spiritual lovers.


    Embassy Pictures¡¯ propaganda is inevitably exaggerated, but even the church admits that the Warrens have been called repeatedly by the church to investigate some evil phenomena in North America.


    In addition to the formal publicity of the film, these have also become topics that people talk about.


    On the day of the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, thousands of movie fans gathered near the Bridgeport Theatre, among which are supernatural lovers and Wen Ziren fans.


    Yes, as a director, Wen Ziren also has a relatively firm supporter group.


    Frankly speaking, at first glance, the film "Latent" does not seem to be very special. The family happily lives in a new house and encounters a sudden attack by a foreign spirit. The plot of such a haunted house seems to have nothing new to pay attention to.


    However, when the director was James Wynn, many horror film fans were full of expectations.


    Driven by the Embassy Pictures and Relativity Entertainment, Wen Ziren has not kept a low profile in recent years. The spread of the name "Father of Chainsaw" is enough to explain many problems.


    The "Chain Saw Fright" series has indeed won Wen Ziren a lot of fans.


    Every year before the beginning of winter, when Halloween comes, countless horror fans look forward to the release of the new series of "Chain Saw", and even when it becomes a cultural phenomenon, a considerable number of fans and media in North America are talking about the name James Wynne. .


    Wen Ziren has already pioneered a path of his own horror movies. When people think that closed horror movies are the case, he moved the movie market with the famous series of "Chain Saw", and did not continue to be attached to this series. It is to continue the exploration of the road of horror movies.


    In this "Latent", Wen Ziren has thoughts about the spirits in the supernatural space, and the environment like the old house has the taste of the confined space of "Chain Saw".


    usually rely on a well-known director to carry the burden on his back, but this problem does not exist for Wen Ziren, he became famous because of "Chain Saw", while still constantly trying new horror movie creation ideas.


    Promoted by the Embassy Pictures, "Latent" participated in the Cannes Film Festival in the first half of the year. Like "Slumdog Millionaire", which was nothing at the film festival, it was widely praised by the media. The film''s sound effects and photography Clever use is highly recognized at the technical level.


    Therefore, James Wynn also waited for the autumn horror film schedule with peace of mind and presented a classic haunted house horror movie to the audience.


    The most brilliant passage of the film is undoubtedly the beginning and end of the "spiritual" ceremony. The Warrens and the spiritual device that has no religious and scientific roots will make the audience question their somewhat unrealistic "spiritualism" like the male protagonist. But the supernatural phenomena that do not require scientific explanation are enough to surprise people who are used to horror movies.


    If you like the horror effect of inadvertent ghosts and harsh sound effects, you will ignore the rationality of the spiritual mediums'' spiritual methods and just fall into the spiritual world covered by the dense net.


    James Wynn was born of Asian descent and is well versed in the essence of Asian horror culture. He covered the structure of European and American horror films on the appearance of the film, but the film itself did not discuss the personality, psychology, and religion that are customary in European and American horror styles. Instead, it enlarges the world of ghosts and monsters, and reproduces the frightening **** world with a fascinating image, especially Rowling Allen escapes from the real world and goes to the underworld to find the souls of lost children. In the passage, the **** is shrouded in a period of white mist, the ghosts encountered are also cold and numb, and the full gothic style is leaping on the screen.


    As the real beginning of the "horror movie universe", "Latent" also has a mission to lead to the follow-up series.


    So, at the end of the film, the Warrens received an invitation to speak from a university.


    Behind the main creative subtitles, there is an easter egg, a scene from a pseudo-documentary, which looks like a clip from an old video tape, a fragment of the Warrens¡¯ speech in a university auditorium.


    The Warrens highlighted a case of their so-called real experience in their speech-the haunted incident of the Perron family in Rhode Island!


    This is paving the way for next year''s "Call of Souls"!


    Before shooting "Latent", Wen Ziren once told Ronan that horror stories must first scare him!


    So, "Latent" was born, and it succeeded smoothly after its release, continuing the tradition of successful horror films for Relativity Entertainment.


    On the first weekend of its release in North America, this horror film was sold in 3560 theaters and sold for $31.22 million.


    On the same weekend, Lionsgate produced and released "Duel Yumatown" starring Christian Bell and Russell Crowe.


    This remake of the classic old brand did not shine with a brand-new brilliance because of the joining of the two first-line stars. Instead, it sank amidst the criticism. Only 13.03 million US dollars were earned during the opening weekend.


    "Latent" easily overwhelmed "Duel Yuma Town" and topped the North American box office charts.


    In just three days, Relativity Entertainment recovered all its investment in "Latent" by relying on a North American market alone.


    The income that this film brings to Relativity Entertainment can basically be classified into the ranks of profits.


    As we all know, low-cost horror films often win the market, but lose media opinion.


    But "Latent" won James Wynn a good voice in the media.


    Like the "New York Times", I think the film is "crazy, scary, and creepy."


    There are also many positive comments from other media such as "the description of evil spirits is enough to frighten the audience" and "there is no excessive blood show, and the atmosphere is to conquer the audience".


    "Entertainment Weekly" even praised: Although "Latent" is a typical ghost film, it contains amazing scenes that we have not seen in the past ten years.


    I have to say that James Wynn has an excellent talent in horror genre films.


    Speaking of horror movies, I believe that everyone has a special experience related to them. As an important part of the movie genre, horror movies have functions that other types of movies cannot replace. They help the audience to entertain the audience through psychological and visual stimulation. The emotions in my heart.


    People who often watch horror movies almost have a consensus that horror movies have obvious regional characteristics. For example, Asian horror movies represented by Korea, Japan and Thailand are often good at creating a horror atmosphere, and often a single sound effect can scare people from breathing. Belongs to the "wandering mind".


    The European and American horror movies represented by the United States often emphasize visual horror and stimulation. The **** and horrible images often scare people to pee, which belongs to the "kidney-walking school".


    As for oriental horror movies, those that can be shown in theaters must be reconciled with various scientific reasons such as "psychotic fantasy", which is a typical "approach to science".


    Probably bears a lot of childhood horror memories of my friends, "Approach to Science" is more scary than the oriental horror movies shown in the theater.


    When the horror film style has basically become a template, Wen Ziren avoided the traditional horror plot and instead used the actors to express the actions and expressions that the audience would see in the horror scenes in the story.


    In "Latent", Wen Ziren abandons the traditional method of stimulating the vision with blood plasma, and also adds a lot of new horror primary colors in it, constructing a new game rule in the supernatural world-the soul is used to summon the dead.


    This approach is rare in horror movies. More importantly, James Wynn has achieved great success.


    The success of "Latent" has made a good start for the "horror movie universe" project.


    Relativity Entertainment also took advantage of the momentum of the success of "Latent" to promote a wave of "Calling the Soul", which made many fans remember the name of "Calling the Soul".


    True horror movies are never full of inexplicable miraculous effects from beginning to end, and strange things pop out to scare people all the time.


    Is it good to watch a horror movie? The creation of a horror atmosphere is an important criterion.


    Wen Ziren will inevitably leave a strong mark in the history of Hollywood horror movies.


    As the schedule was selected at the end of August, there were no particularly powerful films behind "Latent", and it has maintained a relatively stable North American box office trend. The box office in North America dropped less than 40% in the second weekend. Over the weekend, he won the second North American box office champion with $1,875.


    Just ten days after its release in North America, "Latent" has accumulated a total of 55.12 million US dollars at the box office, which is more than 30 times the production cost of 1.5 million US dollars.


    There is no doubt that this horror film will inevitably be listed as the most successful movie in history.

 Chapter 1055： Winter is coming

    With a good start, the follow-up plan will naturally unfold smoothly. As the box office of "Latent" goes up all the way, the third film of "The Horror Movie Universe" is removed from the filming and production of James-Wynne. "Annabel", which is an extension of the horror doll in the real-world Warren Museum of Supernatural, was also put on the agenda by Shahai Entertainment.


    The investment in this project is also very low, and the production cost is only 4 million US dollars.


    The low-cost horror film project is the foundation of the relativistic entertainment.


    Shahai Entertainment officially entered the first movie "Human Removal Project" released in theaters. Although the film series entered the suspension stage to avoid aesthetic fatigue, Shahai Entertainment plans to borrow the worldview setting to produce related dramas. Set, and reached an agreement with Netflix Streaming.


    After thinking about it, Ronan gave the green light to this project. Like the movie, the series will maintain the mode of small investment and small production.


    In addition, the Netflix streaming media suggested that it is possible to film and produce the episode version of "The Bourne"?


    The preliminary plan for this project was also sent to Ronan''s office by Shahai Entertainment. The "Bourne Shadow" trilogy has already announced the end of the film series. It will take a few more years to shoot subsequent films.


    In fact, in recent years, the three movies of "The Bourne" have always been popular in the DVD rental market. The rational use of heat is the basic ability of a Hollywood company.


    However, the story after the "Bourne Shadow" trilogy is reserved for future movie sequels. It is not appropriate to shoot and produce episodes, and if problems arise in the episodes, it will also have a negative impact on future sequel movies.


    After careful consideration, Ronan also gave the green light to the "The Bourne Shadow" series. The movie trilogy is only a part of the original novel, and the rest of the content can be adapted for the series.


    It is well known that once a movie or series adapted from a novel loses the support of the original, it is easy to collapse on a large scale.


    has the original work as the basis for the adaptation of the series, and the series can also be more confident.


    But the plot of the episode should be placed before Jason Byrne''s amnesia, focusing on the important event that is frequently mentioned in the movie trilogy, and fans are extremely concerned and constantly brainstorming-the stumbling block project!


    Anyone familiar with the trilogy of "The Bourne" knows that Operation Stumbling is a secret operation plan of the CIA. The goal is to solve the disobedient politicians in various countries that the US government does not like. It is a dark plan behind it.


    To put it simply, it is a professional killer trained by the government to kill people who do not listen to the American language. For example, the black man in the first part of "The Bourne Shadow", he threatened the American government and was killed.


    Ronan also emphatically reminded Shahai Entertainment that episodes can be linked to movies, but you must establish your own worldview, and at the same time focus the episodes on the "stumbling block plan", and don¡¯t dig too big a pit when you come up.


    In some episodes, the pits dug at the beginning are bigger than the sky, and it¡¯s harder to fill them up later.


    For example, the "Lost" episode of Jerevor Abrams has been filmed and produced for three seasons. Although the data from word-of-mouth to user subscriptions are excellent, the sinkholes dug out include Jereve Abrams. Muss himself didn''t know how to fill in, so he could only shoot one season and say one season.


    The original works of Robert Lu Delun¡¯s novels, the layout and the secret agent organization, are much larger than the movies. If the series wants to cover the various secret agents in Lu Delun¡¯s novels, a huge hole will inevitably be dug.


    The first season of the series focused on the "Stumbling Block Project" and some of its closely related actions.


    The subject matter of secret agents has never lacked an audience. If it can be filmed well, the market response will certainly not be bad.


    is the style, which must be in the same line as the movie.


    In the past ten or twenty years, outstanding spy-themed dramas have been rare. Special agents or spies have become high-tech furnishings. There are really few spy film and television dramas that insist on hand-to-hand combat, gunfighting, and intrigue.


    After Luo Nan gave the green light, this drama project was also put on the schedule by Shahai Entertainment, and was officially named "The Bourne Shadows: Stumbling Project".


    Netflix also placed an order for drama series from Shahai Entertainment at the first time.


    With the support of massive content, personalized recommendations, and excellent solo dramas, Netflix''s streaming media has been developing very rapidly. Currently, its broadcasting business covers more than 50 countries and regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia and Australia. Sitting firmly on the top of the global online video platform, even the chasers behind can''t even see Netflix''s back.


    Since Relativity Entertainment first entered Netflix, the personalized recommendation advocated by Ronan has always been an important factor in the development of Netflix¡¯s various businesses. Netflix has also developed and designed a special algorithm for this.


    Algorithm recommendation is one of the biggest advantages for Netflix.


    This month, Netflix revolutionized the scoring system including online video, DVD rental and sales, and streaming media services, replacing the traditional 5-point rating system in the film and television industry with likes and likes.


    Everything on the Internet is user-centric. After several years of statistics, Netflix found that user ratings and consumption are almost completely separated.


    In the past, the score calculated by the traditional film and television circle rating system, as long as it is enough for 100 users to score, the score of the related film and television drama will appear.


    Scores like this simply cannot represent the enthusiasm of content consumption.


    As we all know, in many movies or series, the smaller the audience, the lower the rating users, the higher the rating.


    Widely disseminated film and television content, because the audience is extremely wide, the score is relatively low.


    On consumer websites such as Netflix, searching for favorite content based on ratings has therefore become unreliable. When users select a genre, when searching based on ratings, very niche or literary movies appear first. .


    It is undeniable that in a certain group, these high-scoring niche content may be god-level works.


    But for mass consumers, for the operation of the website, this is not useful.


    Correspondingly, those who are really popular for mass consumption, on the contrary, have fallen behind in the selection of ratings because of their relatively low ratings.


    In this fast food era, there are too many content that can be entertained on the Internet. Don''t expect all users to have the patience to search in a different format or see the back. Some users may simply choose to close the web page because they did not find the content they like.


    The possibility of this happening is not small.


    Therefore, the user''s "ratings" of content becomes less important for Netflix.


    In contrast, the number of likes that can directly display the number of likes is more intuitive and can better represent the popularity of Internet consumption.


    According to the user''s like behavior of different tags, it can recommend the same matching content for more users with the same tag.


    This has also been fully verified in the development of the Internet, and consumer users can more easily find popular content that they are interested in.


    Content richness becomes more important at this time. The collection of huge user viewing behavior data, tag data and other data requires a larger video content library, which means that the Netflix content library must be continuously expanded and updated.


    Based on the original foundation, Netflix has never relaxed its content collection in recent years.


    Not only is Relativity Entertainment, Netflix will also buy suitable works from other Hollywood companies.


    In terms of streaming media platform cooperation, as a content provider, dealing with channel providers like Netflix, earning a steady profit in sales share, and other Hollywood companies will not refuse in a short time.


    Of course, there are many companies in Hollywood that are actively entering the online streaming business like the 20th Century Fox opened Fox Online.


    Even Walt Disney, in the midst of the storm, is planning Disney''s online business.


    Entering September, a heavyweight drama series landed on the Netflix streaming platform!


    After years of planning and shooting, "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" was officially launched in September.


    Before the ¡¡¡¡ TV series started, both the Relativity Entertainment and the Netflix Network had done a lot of publicity, especially for George Martin.


    Perhaps on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the so-called politics and conspiracy of "Game of Thrones" are a little bit like a family, but the original novel has been promoted by publishing houses and Relativity Entertainment in North America and the entire Western world in the past two years. With considerable influence, the total number of sales books has reached tens of millions.


    George Martin even has the title of "Tolkien of America" ??in the mouth of the media and book fans.


    ""Game of Thrones" is adapted from a truly great work. George Martin weaves an extremely complex story that covers thousands of miles of territory and has shaped many characters spanning a thousand years of history. Let George Martin be called the "Tolkien of America" ??by Time magazine."


    This kind of publicity has also begun to gain wider recognition.


    "Winter is coming", the Stark family motto has gradually become a buzzword on the Internet.


    As for the oath of the night watchman, it is even hotter on the Internet.


    Frankly speaking, that passage is indeed very powerful and full of contagion.


    Sean Bing of Ed Stark who starred in "Big Fool" is also a hot spot for publicity.


    There is a propaganda article that specifically counts the legendary experience of Sean Bin¡¯s actor career: he starred in a movie that was very tragic, and his characters died in various ways. He was buried alive once, shot 7 times, bombed 1 time, divided the body once, and beheaded. 1 time, hanged 2 times, cut the throat 2 times, stabbed 2 times, fell 2 times, shot 1 time, crushed 1 time...


    is so miserable that people can''t look directly at it.


    The tension of the plot, death and hope, the ice wolf of fate, fantasy elements and fantasy space, family disputes, the temptation of power, deviant sex, love, cruel violence...


    These can all become the factors that attract the audience to the show.


    On the day "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" landed on Netflix, the number of subscribers exceeded 4 million!


    In the following week, North American subscribers easily exceeded 15 million, including nearly 1.5 million new paying users.


    The huge amount of paying users and user database, high-quality self-made content, and global expansion process are all the confidence that Netflix has hit the 100 billion market value.

 Chapter 1056： power

    Like Hollywood movies, all the dramas that are very popular in North America will not be badly received in the global market, and they are based on the original works.


    The popularity of "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" quickly spread to the entire Western world. In just a dozen days, it brought nearly 8 million new paying users to Netflix.


    The upsurge brought by dramas and users is directly reflected in the stock market. Netflix crossed the threshold of US$90 billion in market capitalization in mid-September, which is only one step away from 100 billion US dollars.


    At the end of this year, it is not a problem that the market value of Netflix exceeded 100 billion US dollars.


    As the absolute controlling party of Relativity Entertainment, with Netflix in hand, it also has an additional operating channel.


    While "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones" was on the air, Ronan took the time to chat with George Martin.


    "Our first step was a huge success."


    In the reception room, Ronan was in a good mood, with a faint smile on his face: "George, you have to continue to participate in the creation of the second script."


    George Martin was in a better mood than Ronan, his white beard on his face almost couldn''t close his mouth with a smile: "The script creation has already begun, and soon we will be able to produce the first draft."


    Ronan turned to the topic: "George, I am looking for you this time. One more thing, when will this series of novels be completed? Do you have any specific plans?"


    "Don''t worry." George Martin was very calm: "I have already written the fifth book, and the sixth book has a plan. You always have to give me some time."


    Ronan added: "The series will basically be released at a rate of one season each year, George, can''t let the progress of the series exceed your original work in a few years, right?"


    George Martin smiled and said, "It''s okay, I don''t mind."


    "You have to hurry up." Ronan still urged: "I hope all your novels will be completed before the end of the episode."


    George Martin watched Ronan''s words seriously, and quickly promised: "I will do my best."


    Ronan didn''t say more, hoping that George Martin has enough motivation behind him.


    The original novel of "Game of Thrones" was really a lifetime series.


    In view of the great success of the first season, preparations for the second season quickly began, but like the first season, the second season will remain at about ten episodes.


    External publicity is to ensure quality, while internally there is another layer of consideration. Even if those large war scenes are cut off, the production cost of this series is still too high. Each additional episode means that the risk will increase exponentially. .


    The popular broadcast of "Game of Thrones" also reflects the audience''s interest in this tactical theme.


    "House of Cards", which David Fincher is still shooting, can also be said to be a type of conspiracy, and it is closer to the real society than "Game of Thrones".


    The production progress of this series is not fast, and it will not be available until next summer at the earliest.


    However, the materials and commercials released for promotion have attracted a lot of attention.


    Regarding the subject matter of the Washington government, there has always been no shortage of audiences in North America.


    Why does Hollywood always drag the Washington authorities out as the villain? It''s not because the public is always paying attention to there, paying attention to the social and political situation.


    Although they cannot personally participate in the power competition, they are interested in serving as spectators and heated discussions. The public on both sides of the Pacific are actually similar.


    Any competition for power is extremely cruel.


    To use the words in the original book "A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones": Power is by no means a mere thing. Authority and violence have always been the two pillars of power. If power is compared to a magic wand, the top of the magic wand with gemstones is called authority, which means the legitimacy and majesty of power; the sharp spike at the end of the wand is violence, and when necessary, it will show power Brutality.


    As long as the greed and desire of human nature are still there, the game of power will never stop and end. Except for piles of corpses and victims, it will not really leave a living.


    All victories are temporary, and the victor will eventually lose in the protracted battle of power, giving way to the next strong.


    George Martin has written several volumes of novels. Of course, the power in them cannot be applied to real society, but it is also a true response to some situations, especially those countries that are dictatorship and war-torn.


    To put it simply, what is power?


    Power is not fear, so the little skinner Ramsay and the army of ghosts who are good at frightening others and using fierce methods will not be the final winners; power is not power and court fraud, and the narrow structure of Cersei and James is not the final victory. Power is not metaphysics or illusion, so Stannis Barathian, who always wanted to take shortcuts, was killed on the battlefield; power is not equal to justice, so the bishop and the flagless brotherhood, who represent the bottom of the public, are so invisible ; Power is not a sense of morality and honor, which is why the Stark family, king of the North, is close to annihilation.


    Even though Jon Snow was so good-looking and so young, Game of Thrones still stabbed him to death in the snow with great interest, like a public exhibition of killing art.


    Hei Tantou, supported by Relativity Entertainment, is currently playing a game of power in Washington. He has defeated his wife and became the first candidate in the party.


    If nothing else, Black Tantou will win next year and become the new owner of the White House in 2009.


    Ronan''s vision is also more long-term. Relativity Entertainment is also cooperating with Chuan''s company. The bright future princess has also been to Los Angeles recently to talk to Shahai Entertainment about roles such as Peppa Pig. Confectionery authorization and other matters.


    Relativity Entertainment has a special public relations department to handle these tasks, so Ronan doesn¡¯t need to worry about it himself.


    "As for Mr. Chuan, he wants to be in politics too?"


    Inside the Beverly Clubhouse, Will Smith looked at the newspaper and shook his head: "Just he wants to participate in the presidential election?"


    Ronan leaned on the sofa, raised Erlang''s legs, and said, "Anything is possible."


    Tom Cruise said: "Don''t forget, even George Clooney wants to learn Reagan."


    Will Smith put down the newspaper and asked Ronan, "This is the same as before. Is he doing a show?"


    Ronan said casually: "Maybe he really wants to sit in that position. The fact that although he is a representative of many interest groups, he is also the leader of the United States."


    Someone once said that President Chuan¡¯s coming to power represented another voice of the United States, and it was a backlash from the crazy spread of Bai Zuo.


    Yes, Bai Zuo is a social trend, but there are also many people who dislike it.


    Tom Cruise joked: "If I have a chance, I would like to sit in that position and try."


    "I don''t want to attend your funeral decades in advance." Will Smith is also joking: "With your more serious attitude, sit in that position and you have to be assassinated."


    Ronan said: "A U.S. leader who is not assassinated is not a qualified leader."


    Will Smith said solemnly: "The most outstanding generals of the United States have all died in the hands of the Americans."


    Tom Cruise remembered something and asked, "Ronan, I heard that Shahai Entertainment is making a spoof of Lincoln movies."


    "It''s not just a spoof of Lincoln." Ronan said simply: "Famous presidents like Washington and Jefferson are all going to make a spoof. Uvi-Bauer is going to turn them into vampire hunters, magicians, and demon hunters. "


    Will Smith came interested: "This is a good idea, but the director is not reliable."


    Ronan said: "Uvi-Bauer is very capable, so the director is just a bit poor."


    Hearing this, Tom Cruise and Will Smith were silent for a moment, and it felt like something was wrong, right?


    "That''s right." Ronan took the initiative to change the subject: "When do you have time, go to my place as a guest."


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith looked at each other, and finally Will Smith said, "Will not disturb your two-person world?"


    They all know about Ronan and Jessica Felton, and they are relatively familiar with Jessica Felton. Now Ronan¡¯s manor has a mistress, which is naturally different from before.


    Ronan said, "Jesse wants to invite you and some of her friends to gather together at the manor."


    Tom Cruise said: "Okay, you can contact me at the time. I just finished shooting Inception. I will stay in Los Angeles recently."


    Will Smith made a call gesture: "I can do it anytime."


    During the recent period, his mind has been completely focused on the post-production of his son¡¯s new film "Kung Fu Dream". It can be said that he has broken his heart for his son.


    Ronan nodded: "I will discuss the time with Jesse, you wait for my call ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Tom Cruise said: "I can be sure now, you are very serious. "


    Ronan understood the meaning of these words: "Tom, I have always been serious."


    "A carefree person like us." Will Smith seems to be very experienced: "Once you get serious, you are more serious than anyone else."


    Hearing this in his ears, Ronan felt a little reasonable, it seemed that he had become a good man.


    Will Smith asked: "Tom, do you have no plans to find a permanent partner?"


    Tom Cruise directly shook his head: "I finally jumped out, I don''t want to blame myself."


    Ronan glanced at him and said, "Stop hitting Tom, he has been critically hit."


    "Who? Who would dare to oppress you?" Will Smith asked fiercely, "Isn''t this having trouble with me and Ronan?"


    Tom Cruise said with helplessness for twelve points: "Who else can there be? My ex-wife."


    Will Smith loses his momentum in an instant: "We can''t help with this."


    Ronan didn¡¯t have much to say, only poor Tom Cruise...


    Nicole Kidman is now stuck in an endless loop. The films he shot have failed one after another. The career gets worse, and the more it gets worse, you must increase your exposure. If you want to increase your exposure, you keep talking about Tom Cruise. thing.


    Well, the poorest person is Nicole Kidman''s current husband.


    "Ronan, have you heard of it." Tom Cruise said suddenly, "There seems to be some unfavorable trends in the circle."

 Chapter 1057： Change type

    "Not a good trend?" Ronan asked, "Which way?"


    Tom Cruise said: "I have been notified that the actors'' union is already preparing to strike."


    Will Smith then said: "I have also been notified."


    Ronan was not surprised by this. The preliminary negotiations between the Producers Union and the three major unions of actors, directors and screenwriters were not smooth. In order to increase their own bargaining chips, whether it is a real strike or a fake strike, the three major unions will make demands. The gesture of strike.


    "Negotiations for the new contract are not going well." Ronan said slowly: "The differences between labor and management are relatively large."


    Tom Cruise asked: "Will it really turn into a strike?"


    Strictly speaking, neither employers nor employees actually want to see a strike happen.


    Ronan told the truth: ¡°I¡¯m not sure that negotiation is an art of compromise. It requires mutual compromise between employers and employees. It depends on whether a balance of interests can be found in the next two months.¡±


    Will Smith said: "I hope there is no strike."


    Ronan said: "This is not something that we can decide. You two should pay attention."


    "Understood." Tom Cruise said: "Although Will and I also have a production company, we are actors first. Once there is a situation, we must stand with the actors'' union."


    Both of them are smart people. Will Smith said: "Tom and I are the laborer, and you are the boss. Ronan, we will be on the opposite side by then."


    Ronan waved his hand, jokingly said: "Don''t worry, I won''t let anyone kill you two."


    Tom Cruise and Will Smith both laughed. They all know that since they enjoy the benefits and protection of the union, they must bear corresponding responsibilities.


    Ronan reminded: "In the projects you invested, if there are scripts that have not been completed, hurry up in these two months."


    Tom Cruise heard something and asked, "There will be problems with the screenwriters'' union."


    "No one in the league cares about the screenwriters'' union too much." Ronan doesn''t have to hide it, because this is something that Hollywood people know: "I, including me, will not easily agree to the terms of the screenwriters'' union. They want to fight for the actors. Is it possible for the union to receive the same treatment? The differences are too great to be reconciled."


    Will Smith understands: "Like 1988."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The possibility is extremely high." He added: "Although the employer will also face some difficulties, it is not without screenwriters. You should know that the barriers to entry for the screenwriters union are high and there are too many screenwriters in the industry. Not a union member, there are screenwriters from overseas who come to Hollywood to develop and rarely join the screenwriters union."


    Tom Cruise said: "The producer has a certain amount of confidence and will not compromise with the screenwriters'' union, so..."


    Ronan said: "It''s just that there is such a possibility. The specific development depends on the negotiations in the next two months."


    Will Smith and Tom Cruise both know that Ronan is a core member of the Producers League. Since he said that, the future situation may be really not good.


    They should also make some preparations in advance, so as not to be caught off guard.


    The three of them had dinner together. The weekend party came to an end, and they each left the Beverly Clubhouse.


    Ronan also reminded two friends to prepare for the upcoming chaos in Hollywood.


    This weekend, "Zombieland" launched by Relativity Entertainment was officially released. This joyful zombie movie is still popular. The North American opening weekend received 32.1 million US dollars. The final North American box office is very hopeful to hit 100 million US dollars.


    In the past two years, zombie movies have begun to recover. There has been a significant increase in zombie movies on the market, and there have been more and more commercial success stories.


    Zombie films have a tendency to rush from the minority to the more popular.


    The type of comedy and zombies seems to be very interesting.


    After confirming that the director Edgar Wright will continue to direct, Shahai Entertainment also plans to continue to promote the second part.


    The film was a huge success, and it would be a waste not to serialize it.


    Regardless of all walks of life, waste is extremely shameful.


    Regardless of whether the economic crisis occurs or whether there will be a general strike in Hollywood, Relativity Entertainment is still developing rapidly and steadily advancing projects one by one.


    Although the proportion of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s income directly derived from movies has been declining, and various surrounding derivatives account for more than 80%, the basis of all this is content that is popular with the public.


    Therefore, content production is still the top priority of relativistic entertainment.


    Also this week, "The Pharaoh and the Gods" ended all screenings worldwide, and the global box office finally totaled $111.56 million.


    Even if there are DVD and various peripheral copyright revenues in the follow-up, this epic blockbuster of 20th Century Fox is still a miserable commercial failure. It takes an extremely long time to recover the total investment of nearly 200 million US dollars.


    First "The Kingdom of Heaven", and then "The Pharaoh and the Gods", two consecutive major productions failed miserably, the situation Ridley Scott faced can be imagined.


    If the defeat of "The Kingdom of Heaven" can be pushed to the highly regulated filmmakers of 20th Century Fox, Ridley Scott got almost all the power to watch in "The Pharaohs and the Gods", the film is still messed up Up...


    How much power is necessary, how much responsibility must be assumed, Ridley Scott is on the blacklist of cooperation with 20th Century Fox of course.


    It is terrible to mess up two big-produced movies in a row. Not only 20th Century Fox, many Hollywood studios have put Ridley Scott on the blacklist.


    is at least a blacklist of major production movie projects.


    That is when the industry was looking bad, Ridley Scott received a cooperation invitation from Relativity Entertainment.


    The Relativity Entertainment sent to Ridley Scott to be a science fiction script.


    "Relativity Entertainment is very sincere." The agent said to Ridley Scott: "They think you are very suitable for directing this science fiction project."


    Ridley Scott surprised: "Other companies can''t wait to never cooperate with me again, but Relativity Entertainment took the initiative to come and invite me..."


    The agent said: "It is said that Ronan Anderson''s proposal."


    Ridley Scott has never cooperated with Relativity Entertainment. He looked at the script in his hand and said, "I''ll take a look first, and I''ll talk about it tomorrow."


    For Ridley Scott, sci-fi projects are no stranger. In the past, he has directed many sci-fi films, such as "Alien" and "Blade Runner" can be classified into the ranks of science fiction films.


    But Ridley Scott quickly discovered the difference in this script. Although Survival on Mars looks nonsense, it is obviously a technology stream and belongs to the type of hard science fiction.


    This kind of film requires highly professional knowledge and technical guidance from professional departments from the preparation period to shooting, which is much more difficult to shoot than ordinary science fiction films.


    Hard science fiction films are very exciting, but Ridley Scott also has doubts.


    Nowadays, hard science fiction movies have long since faded and gradually faded out of the sequence of mainstream Hollywood commercial movies. Among the top ten North American box office charts each year, it is difficult to see hard science fiction genres, and even hard science fiction novels are not very popular. In recent years, there has been no outstanding hard science fiction published.


    Many people are also afraid to read science fiction, especially hard science fiction. The main reason is that they think that there are too many scientific terms and scientific concepts too advanced to be completely understood.


    The script is different.


    Ridley Scott is not only easy to understand, but also more interested in watching it, a bit like the feeling of encountering "Alien" back then.


    The script solves this problem super cleverly. It clearly points out the background and theme of the short story early: the astronaut hero who has an accident needs to survive alone on Mars for a year and a half.


    Moreover, the time point set in the whole story and the scientific and technological means used in the exploration of Mars seem to be based on various versions of NASA''s Mars plan in reality. All the solutions for the survival of the hero are also step by step. Calculated.


    Every time the male protagonist encounters a problem, he basically follows this development routine¡ªanalyze the problem, make a hypothesis, verify on a small scale, determine the plan, and implement it...


    In this way, even as a reader, he feels that every detail is incredible.


    This kind of realism within reach is probably the most fascinating part of this script.


    Some people say that the biggest compliment to the hard science fiction genre is "written as if it were true."


    There is also the setting of the male protagonist. It is not the kind of cold pretence to force offense, but the abnormal grounding.


    No matter how difficult the environment the actor faces, even if it is difficult to despair the spirit of humor and optimism can still shine in his lines.


    Although from the bottom of my heart, I think this is a space wilderness to be upgraded, but Ridley Scott, from the director''s point of view, has a lot of heartbeats.


    Coupled with the invitation of Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson''s golden sign, Ridley Scott thinks maybe we can try it?


    In the past two years, Ridley Scott has had too many troubles, he has screwed up several films one after another, and the media and the industry are suspicious of him.


    Even he himself was a little bit suspicious of himself. After the fiasco of "Pharaoh and the Gods", the thought of relieving the shadow once appeared.


    Ridley Scott, after reading the script, solemnly put it away: Maybe you can plant potatoes on Mars?


    Unlike the producer, the director is attracted by a sufficiently good script. He read this script. There is such a good script and good material-it has been written, it is on paper, and the rest is to shoot it... ¡­


    Ridley Scott has filmed science fiction films and space films. He has rich experience. In his eyes, space fantasy is another reality. It is a magnificent platform, a form of drama where anything can happen. .


    Starting from "Gladiator", including "Black Hawk Down", followed by "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "Pharaoh and the Gods", Ridley Scott has filmed four epic masterpieces of war in a row, and the final result is not ideal.


    Maybe, I should try another type.


    Ridley Scott picked up the phone and dialed the agent¡¯s number: "Could you please contact me, I want to meet Ronan Anderson."

 Chapter 1058： Derivatives

    "I was very surprised to receive an invitation from Relativity Entertainment."


    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ridley Scott looked at Ronan and said: "I am already on the Hollywood blacklist. I can''t believe that there are big companies willing to invite me to cooperate."


    Ronan said very seriously: "Relativity Entertainment has no director blacklist."


    Ridley Scott is still puzzled: "I carefully studied the script of The Martian. From the setting to the characters to the storyline, it is very interesting. There will be many directors interested. Why am I?"


    He feared Ronan¡¯s misunderstanding, and went on to explain: ¡°In recent years, the market response of "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "The Pharaoh and the Gods" I directed has not been good. Twentieth Century Fox even rejected my "Aliens". "The sequel project, I even considered Xiying during this period."


    At this point, Ridley Scott smiled helplessly: "The two major first-line productions failed miserably. If I mess up the third one, I won''t want to stop the shadows."


    Ronan understood the meaning of the words and did not go around in circles. He said directly: "Director Scott, you are talking about two period epic film projects, and "The Martian" is a science fiction project."


    Ridley Scott''s heart moved, and suddenly there was a vague consciousness. Could it be that the failure of "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "The Pharaoh and the Gods" has something to do with the type of film?


    Ronan knew what Ridley Scott was worried about. Even with Lao Lei¡¯s qualifications, he would mess up three large-scale productions one after another, the future would be extremely worrying. It¡¯s a bit exaggerated to say that this is an exaggeration, but he can only go to small production Or looking for opportunities to stand up in the independent film circle.


    "Director Scott, the estimated production cost of "The Martian" is 100 million U.S. dollars." Ronan said solemnly: "Relativity Entertainment can''t mess around with such a project."


    Ridley Scott has a serious face. Such a point in time and such a project will directly determine his future career as a director.


    "I studied the script carefully, and I had some considerations and some requirements." The importance of this project is because Ridley Scott is not serious: "In the script, there are nearly fifty pages of content, which are directly related to Many of NASA-related content also involves the details of space and sky technology, in order to present the image and actions of astronauts in line with the reality. Such professional knowledge requires professional guidance, and the crew must be supported by the NASA , Otherwise this film cannot be shot."


    This is the most basic fact, and Ronan knows it very well. He immediately said: "In the script creation stage, Relativity Entertainment was supported by the NASA, and Shahai Entertainment has always maintained close contact with the NASA and basically reached a cooperation intention. In the future, the crew will receive strong support from the NASA."


    After hearing these words, Ridley Scott dispelled most of his doubts: "I have no questions. Mr. Anderson, please contact my agent to discuss specific contract matters."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I will inform Shahai Entertainment."


    Later, the two had a related discussion on the "Martian" project. Based on the previous movie, Ronan and Ridley Scott shared most of the views.


    For example, the spirit of optimism runs through the whole film, with scientific thinking for self-help and rescue.


    For example, there is no villain in the film, and no one will prevent the hero from living and returning to Earth, except for the natural environment of Mars.


    For example, in combination with the style of some westerns, one person faces countless difficulties and one person confronts nature.


    This can be regarded as a contract with Ridley Scott, and the rest is a matter of negotiation. Just messing up "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "Pharaohs and the Gods", Ridley Scott''s pay is only $5 million. It can be done.


    At the same time, Ronan also asked Shahai Entertainment to contact Matt Damon.


    This is a one-man show. It needs an actor with a strong appeal and good acting skills.


    However, the current Matt Damon is no longer a second-tier star when he cooperated with Relativity Entertainment in the "The Bourne Shadow" trilogy. His agent offered $20 million plus a 10% share of the North American box office.


    Some talks between the two parties.


    is really not good, I can only change other actors.


    After all, this is a brand new work, not a sequel to "The Bourne".


    There is a saying that makes a fortune and grows potatoes. The project has just begun.


    In addition, although the script of "Doomsday Collapse" has not yet been completed, according to Ronan''s proposal, Shahai Entertainment has made preliminary contact with Roland Emmerich.


    Compared to Ridley Scott, Roland Emmerich is a very pure commercial film director. As long as the money is in place, other aspects are not a problem. Disaster films are also the type of film he is best at.


    After **** up an ancient epic, Roland Emmerich was more conservative and cautious, and he deliberately returned to the disaster type.


    And he also had a preliminary idea about the earthquake project, but after receiving the invitation of Shahai Entertainment, he basically decided to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment on "Doomsday Collapse" first, and then carefully consider his own disaster theme idea.


    Ronan also took time to meet with Roland Emmerich, during which Roland Emmerich also talked about some of his preliminary ideas, which is also an earthquake-themed disaster type.


    The German director is best at destroying the world. Ronan also said that as long as the project is suitable, the two sides can continue to cooperate.


    Roland Emmerich, a man who once caused the world to panic under the storm of film company publicity and hype.


    Those people who used to, under the spread of the rumors of the crisis of extinction, remember to store rice and noodles that were not eaten for a year? A pile of compressed biscuits and canned luncheon meat? There are also bandages, medicines, purified water, salt...


    There were quite a few people who were crazy about storing things at home.


    And all the roots come from the publicity and hype of Roland Emmerich¡¯s disaster movie.


    Compared to Warner Bros¡¯ Heath-Ledger Conferring God Project, the lower limit of publicity once surrounding the disaster film is lower.


    For the commercial benefits of movies, Hollywood film companies, including Relativity Entertainment, do not mind causing panic in the whole society.


    This week, Relativity Entertainment has two major productions that have completed all the productions and held an internal preview.


    first was "Alice in Wonderland" directed by Robert Zemeckis.


    This fairy tale adaptation of a live-action movie, although it was also shot and produced in 3D, was completed before "Avatar", and a trial screening was held within Relativity Entertainment, which was unanimously recognized.


    Although the level of special effects and 3D effects of "Alice in Wonderland" is not as good as "Avatar", it is still the top level in Hollywood and the world''s film industry in this era.


    However, the film will not be released immediately, but will have to wait until next year. The premiere schedule will definitely be placed behind "Avatar".


    Borrowing the 3D Dongfeng inspired by "Avatar" is undoubtedly the most wise distribution strategy.


    Another fairy tale adaptation movie "Beauty and the Beast" will soon enter the start-up shooting stage, and will also be produced in 3D format.


    In fact, there is nothing else, 3D can make special effects and the things that can be sold around have a better display on the screen, and the price is higher.


    Shahai Entertainment has hired professional young fashion designers to design costumes such as Bell''s skirts.


    These fairy tale movies of actresses, the movies are not as good as the skirts.


    Regarding the online and offline peripheral derivatives of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Beauty and the Beast", Embassy Pictures has begun to operate in advance.


    Including everything from movie DVDs, books, princess doll toys, princess dresses to peripheral related character development, games, beauty and clothing, etc.


    can be described as interlocking, and it is bound to create two complete commercial derivative industrial chains.


    Ronan roughly still remembers that there was a period of a frenzied animated feature film selling skirts and peripherals. The queen''s skirts sold for as much as US$150. In just the first year, they sold more than 3 million in North America.


    The goal of Embassy Pictures is much lower. The initial goal of Alice and Bell¡¯s skirts is to release 1 million in North America within one year.


    This also means up to nearly 200 million US dollars in sales revenue.


    You can also shoot some short films for Alice and Bell in the back. The clothing and styles in the short films must be newly designed, and then continue to sell skirts and accessories.


    Well, this is the way that Walt Disney used to be.


    Anyway, Disney can''t go this way anyway, let Relativity Entertainment continue to go on instead of them.


    From online to offline, from content to industry, Relativity Entertainment''s derivation of animation and real-life fairy tale movies is all-round After all, the life cycle of movies is only two to three months, and Hollywood DVD sales It is also slowly shrinking, and derivatives that allow consumers to consume at any time have to rely on derivatives.


    Relativity Entertainment has basically formed a mature and healthy film distribution model.


    Cinema screenings are advertisements. Box office returns and profits depend on the surrounding area.


    Another big production completed is "Fast and Furious 4" with Jessica Felton as the producer.


    This pure popcorn action movie can be said to have destroyed half of the main road in Rio de Janeiro, absolutely hot.


    Similarly, due to the expiration of this year''s schedule, "Fast and Furious 4" can only be released by Embassy Pictures in the summer file next year.


    A pure popcorn movie, it is also the most suitable for summer vacation.


    After finishing all the productions of "Fast and Furious 4", Jessica Felton immediately started the preparations for "Sweet Police Flower", striving to start shooting before the new year.


    Sandra Bullock, who is better at acting as the American silly eldest sister, has signed with the crew to act as the heroine of the film.


    Under Ronan¡¯s instructions, Shahai Entertainment signed three film contracts with Sandra Bullock, who was in an ordinary situation in the past two years.


    Robert Lee has already won the film and television adaptation rights of "The Weakness". Sandra Bullock once won the Oscar for Best Actress with this film.


    In addition, Ronan is also preparing to let Shahai Entertainment plan another space-themed project.


    Shahai Entertainment is currently the most stable producer in Hollywood. In addition to promoting live-action film projects, there are also new developments in animated feature films.

 Chapter 1059： Turbulent beginning

    Compared with live-action movies, the profitability of animated feature films is more amazing, especially "Cars."


    This animated feature film was released from North American theaters in mid-September, and the North American box office finally stopped at a figure of 285.97 million US dollars.


    But as of the time the film was released and the DVD went on sale, the total offline revenue of "Cars" was close to 500 million U.S. dollars.


    On the global market, there is still a huge gap between online and offline income.


    The global gross box office of "Cars", which is currently being screened overseas, is 489.52 million U.S. dollars, but the total offline revenue exceeds 1 billion U.S. dollars.


    "Cars" has also become the single most profitable movie project of Relativity Entertainment so far in 2007.


    If nothing else, there will be no surpassers in the movies later this year.


    Of course, to have such a box office income, Relativity Entertainment has also invested heavily in "Cars."


    In contrast, "Ratuitou" and "Robot Walli" released in Pixar''s holiday file, Relativity Entertainment''s investment in publicity and distribution is much lower.


    Especially the latter, the relatively high plot content and the lack of a role in the design of derivatives that have become a hot spot in the market, excessive investment is undoubtedly very stupid.


    In the movie market, classics are often not equated with commercial revenue.


    Frankly speaking, Ronan likes "Robot Walle" very much. If he chooses according to his personal wishes, he would rather watch "Robot Walle" ten times than watch "Cars Walle" more than once.


    From the point of view of movie fans, if "Robot Walli" is worth 9 points, "Cars" is 7 points at most.


    The problem is that this kind of large-scale commercial project with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars cannot be based on personal hobbies.


    If it weren''t for the Pixar studio, the "Robot Walle" has been established and a considerable amount of money has been invested; if it is not for the management of Pixar studios...


    Ronan may directly cancel the "Robot Walli" project.


    Fortunately, he focused on controlling the scale of investment, and there will be no sequel to this film.


    The Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio under the charge of Chris Leonard has developed smoothly. With the great success of the "Minions" series and "Kung Fu Panda" successively, the scale of the animation studio is also expanding in an orderly manner, and now it has Simultaneously expand the ability to produce three or even four animated feature films.


    "Despicable Me 2", "Crazy Primitives" and "How to Tame Your Dragon" are animated feature film projects officially produced by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio. "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Little Yellow Man 2" are also being developed preliminary work.


    In addition, an animated feature film project about singing talent and a pet world project inspired by the toy world of "Toy Story" are also in early preparations.


    As for "Peppa Pig", the annual one is never late, and Pink Pig will never grow up.


    Compared with the mature Pixar Studios and Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios, the development of Princess Animation Studios is much slower, and it is still suffering for the first animated feature film.


    In mid-September, Ronan participated in a joint meeting between Princess Animation Studios and the distributor Embassy Pictures, focusing on the production and distribution of the animated feature film "Frozen" that is currently in production.


    Princess Animation Studio took out a sample, and there are multiple models of the two heroines Anna and Elsa.


    Ronan vetoed several styles, on the grounds that they were not beautiful enough, especially the skirts.


    In addition, he also asked the Embassy Pictures to do a good job in the peripheral distribution of the film, referring "Frozen" to the same level as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Beauty and the Beast".


    After receiving the strong support of Pixar Studio, the production speed of Princess Studio on "Frozen" is very fast. The theme framework of the film has been set up, but the remaining work such as rendering is extremely time-consuming.


    Through the previous animation short films, these professionals from the Disney Animation Studios basically reversed their minds and made the most complete transformation while making "Frozen". Not only did the princess not be with the prince, the prince also It may be bad guys.


    This setting is quite critical and involves the promotion and distribution of Embassy Pictures.


    The setting of "Frozen" caters to the current female equality movement in the United States to a certain extent, giving a simple fairy tale a seemingly serious core.


    To some extent, this is very likely to open up the adult female market for relativistic entertainment and directly expand the consumer population of IP.


    In fact, Elsa is not like an old princess, with a clear calm, brave, alone and beautiful modern female style.


    These are all invisibly getting rid of the inferior label for the "Frozen" series, and naturally they have more purchasing power and possibility of derivation.


    Currently, Princess Animation Studio only has this project. Ronan is already doing some text preparations for "Zoo City" and "Sea Princess", as well as "The Six Heroes", which is also "Big Hero 6".


    This will not be on the schedule until after "Frozen" is completed.


    In the next few years, Relativity Entertainment will usher in an explosive period for animated feature films alone. Although it cannot be expected that every feature animation film will be "Cars", the total value of these projects can reach at least tens of billions of dollars. level.


    A huge entertainment media empire is growing.


    In September, Relativity Entertainment''s movies were launched as planned. Today, Shahai Entertainment''s movies are entirely based on sequels and adaptations, and the proportion of original types has been very low.


    is no exception this time, not only a sequel, but also adaptations from other popular movies.


    Similar to the "Scream" series, "Reaper is gone" came to the second part, with "Reaper here" as the guarantee and foundation. This spoof series still has no shortage of market. The second North America has nearly 25 million in the first week. Compared with the production investment of almost the same scale, the dollar input has been regarded as a very successful business feedback.


    With the passage of time, the trend of turmoil in Hollywood has become more and more obvious.


    First of all, companies that have close business relationships with financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers are beginning to have difficulty in raising funds through Lehman Brothers and others.


    Several Hollywood companies such as Twentieth Century Fox.


    As early as a few years ago, Lehman Brothers started cooperation with Hollywood and once went to Relativity Entertainment, but Ronan politely rejected Lehman Brothers'' seemingly sincere and kind investment.


    On the one hand, Relativity Entertainment was busy responding to the aggressiveness of Paramount Pictures and the listing of Netflix with Goldman Sachs, so there was not so much time and energy to struggle with Lehman Brothers.


    On the other hand, Ronan remembers that Lehman Brothers did not end well, so naturally he would not plunge headlong into this quagmire.


    However, Lehman Brothers also adopted the strategy of casting the net at that time. While contacting Relativity Entertainment, it was also discussing cooperation with some companies including Twentieth Century Fox.


    Lehman Brothers first provided a loan for the establishment of Fox Online for 20th Century Fox, with the amount of up to one billion US dollars.


    With a successful start, Twentieth Century Fox has cooperated with Lehman Brothers in many places and provided huge financial support for Twentieth Century Fox. Not only has it become Hollywood, including Twentieth Century Fox, like many large financial institutions. Creditors of many companies have gradually changed their identities and become true investors.


    Hollywood has long cooperated with Wall Street, and Wall Street funds have also entered Hollywood through various channels.


    Just like Walt Disney at the time, many investment institutions on Wall Street also hold equity in 20th Century Fox. Lehman Brothers has the most equity in Wall Street because of its close cooperation with 20th Century Fox.


    In addition, in the usual way of operation on Wall Street, the loans that are released can not only earn income through interest.


    Like one of the many inducing factors of the upcoming brokerage crisis, Wall Street can spend money on loans and bonds.


    Lehman Brothers has encountered some financial troubles. It is troublesome to obtain loans, and it takes time. Some companies cannot repay their loans for the time being, and they have to go through auctions, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.


    Inspired by the real estate loan bonds and insurance launched by the financial industry, they plan to package their loan claims into bonds and sell them to a third party to raise the necessary huge cash flow.


    Of course, a closer partner like Twentieth Century Fox is placed at the end of the plan.


    Through the relationship with Goldman Sachs and other partners through multiple channels ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Relativity Entertainment has also received relevant news, and Robert Iger has been keeping a close watch.


    In the past, Wall Street funding changed Hollywood.


    Nowadays, the changes on Wall Street are also deeply affecting Hollywood.


    Seemingly normal Wall Street, once there is an accident, Hollywood will inevitably change accordingly.


    In addition to the financial impact, another turbulent trend in Hollywood is that the first negotiations between the producer union and trade union organizations headed by the directors¡¯ union, actors¡¯ union and screenwriter¡¯s union ended in a breakdown.


    The trade union organization put forward conditions that the producer union cannot accept at all, and generally demanded to share nearly half of the revenue from DVD and new online media channels.


    For the management, this condition is simply crazy.


    Even Ronan, who was ready to make appropriate concessions at the right time, didn''t know what to say when he got the news.


    The news that the initial negotiations between the Producers Union and the three major trade unions broke down was immediately disclosed by the media, and the conflict between labor and management became public.


    The three major trade unions clung to each other. In an interview, their respective directors claimed that if their rights and interests cannot be protected, the possibility of a strike will not be ruled out.


    This is putting pressure on the producer league.


    The contradiction between labor and management seems to continue to expand.


    In this context, the Producers Alliance convened a meeting of core members to discuss specific strategies.


    This conference is very high-end, and only the bosses or CEOs of large and medium-sized companies participate.

 Chapter 1060： Disintegration

    This time the core member meeting of the Producers Alliance was held in the Bailou Building of Century City, which is also the daily station of the Alliance.


    The news of Hollywood spread very quickly. Even if it was a meeting with a narrow scope of less than twenty people, on the day it was held, a large number of entertainment reporters and even social and political reporters still gathered at the door.


    The Hollywood labor union strike not only affects the film and television industry, but also affects all aspects of society.


    Perhaps, these reporters most hope that the strike will happen. After all, this means that hot news that the world will pay attention to will be generated.


    The Hollywood giants participating in the conference, such as Ronan, Kevin Tesohara, Shirley Lansing, Harvey Weinstein, Steven Spielberg and James Murdoch, did not One interviewed by a media reporter, all sullen their faces and entered the Bailou Building with a serious face.


    The meeting was hosted by Del Potro, the director of the Producers League. He mainly introduced the contact with the three major Hollywood unions during the recent period and the reasons for the breakdown of the initial negotiations.


    In short, the Producers Union agrees that members of the three major unions participate in the revenue sharing of DVDs and online new media, but they are extremely dissatisfied with the proportion they demand.


    After all, it is a problem caused by the distribution of benefits.


    The American Producers Union was established for more than 50 years. It was originally composed of producers in the American film and television industry. It was designed to protect the various rights of producers, and then gradually evolved into a community of interests of the capital.


    It is naturally opposite to the trade union organizations that represent labor rights.


    "Each of the three unions requires a 15% revenue share from the new channels. This is impossible!"


    As the current leader in Hollywood performance, Kevin Tesuhara¡¯s attitude is very firm: "Members of only three unions want to take half of the revenue from DVD and new media channels. We will not invest in film and television projects in the future. , Just go to be an actor and screenwriter."


    This seems like a joke, but it has been widely recognized.


    "We must not make such a big concession!"


    "This time the concession is huge, what about the next contract period?"


    "Don''t forget, they are only going to sign a ten-year contract!"


    Harvey Weinstein, who has always been at odds with Warner Bros. and publicly sprayed Kevin Tesohara several times, also spoke in support: "Such a request will make us directly bankrupt!"


    Even George Lucas, who has a relatively calm personality and is about to retire, said: "We have to consider the future of the entire industry. Compromise is by no means the most appropriate way to deal with it."


    In a sense, these people here are all major shareholders of the Producers League, or those with heavyweight voices. Del Portman is more like an operating officer.


    "Everyone, the current situation is not very beneficial to us." Del Potro knew very well that to prevent the three major unions from going on strike at the same time, these people here must make certain concessions, saying: "The three major unions are now clinging together. , Which means advancing and retreating together, making us very passive."


    There is not a idiot here, and they understand that Del Potro is making a vague reminder, and they have thought about countermeasures.


    Ronan¡¯s position is very clear, saying: "I suggest that the three major trade unions be divided."


    "Good idea." James Murdoch reacted. As a newcomer to the vanity fair of Hollywood, he felt it was necessary to show his presence on this occasion: "We contacted the directors¡¯ union, the actors¡¯ union and the screenwriters¡¯ union respectively. , Negotiate and offer different prices. For the most important directors¡¯ union and actors¡¯ union, we can make appropriate concessions. They are very likely to compromise in the face of actual interests..."


    Others nodded one after another. This strategy of differentiation and collapse is undoubtedly very suitable for the current situation.


    James Murdoch¡¯s words continue: ¡°In the end, there is one screenwriter¡¯s union. We will suppress it with all our strength. It is best to maintain the 1988 agreement. Even if they go on strike, the impact will be much smaller.¡±


    Shirley Lansing agrees: "This method is good. However, I have to add that the minimum period of the big agreement must be 20 years, and 10 years are absolutely not possible!"


    Others echoed.


    Although Ronan did not speak again, he would not have any objections. When it comes to dealing with the three major trade unions, everyone here has common interests.


    As the producer union of the management, it will sign a long-term agreement with the major labor unions represented by the labor force, and then negotiate within the framework to revise specific terms every three years.


    This meeting did not last long. The conflicts between major companies were not seen in the meeting. In the face of trade union organizations that want to **** profits, the company bosses or actual operators present here are out of common interests. , And reached an agreement almost as quickly as possible.


    The Producers Union changed its previous negotiation strategy. While continuing to negotiate with the delegations of the three major unions, it will actively engage with the directors¡¯ union and the actors¡¯ union in private, striving to make some concessions appropriately. First of all Get these two union organizations to avoid the worst Hollywood industry-wide strike from happening.


    There is only one screenwriters union left, so it''s much easier to deal with.


    Treating the three major trade unions, including Ronan''s Relativity Entertainment, all companies are surprisingly consistent.


    The directors¡¯ union can give more sweet dates as appropriate, followed by the actors¡¯ union.


    As for the screenwriters¡¯ union, it¡¯s best to keep the previous agreement unchanged.


    Although this war without gunsmoke has not officially erupted, preparations for the war have already begun.


    While this meeting was going on, hundreds of members of the trade unions gathered in front of the main entrance of the Bailou Building to stage protests. They held up slogans to improve their treatment, and from time to time they shouted "Close! Hollywood is the world of the trade unions." !" Waiting for the slogan.


    Among them, the screenwriters¡¯ union has the most people.


    Screenwriters have a low status in Hollywood. Compared with actors'' unions and directors'' unions, the income is lower. Except for a few gold medal screenwriters, most screenwriters cannot enjoy the movie''s DVD and new media channels.


    The uneven distribution of benefits can be said to be the biggest reason for the strike that is in the making.


    In addition to the requirement to share the proceeds, the screenwriters union also put forward other conditions, such as the selling price of the scripts of the members, and the minimum film project should not be less than US$150,000.


    In fact, many screenwriters earn far more than this. The scripts produced by big film companies cost at least 500,000 US dollars, while well-known screenwriters may get 3 million US dollars for each movie.


    The average annual income of screenwriters from the Screenwriters Guild last year was $200,000, which is high compared to the average annual income of Los Angeles County residents and most Americans.


    However, the screenwriters will certainly not look down. They stare at the actors, directors, and producers. The screenwriters compare their income with the actors, directors, and directors of film and television companies, and find the benefit of a substantial salary increase. .


    According to the screenwriters union, the income increase rate of the union screenwriters is less than one-half of the profit increase rate of the entire entertainment industry. Many screenwriters also complain that they are dispensable in the eyes of big companies.


    In fact, this is not unreasonable. Hollywood film companies don''t pay much attention to ordinary screenwriters, and even because of the 1988 agreement, they often use non-screenwriters'' union screenwriters.


    Relativistic Entertainment has statistics. In the 1990s, 95% of screenwriter positions in the film and television industry were occupied by screenwriters union members, but now this proportion is less than 65%!


    Major companies use a large amount of cheap non-union screenwriters to produce film and television dramas, cartoons and reality shows, which also deepens the contradiction between the two sides.


    The screenwriters union believes that the average annual income of ordinary members is less than 40,000 US dollars, and this income condition is below the average income of American citizens. Therefore, they call for an increase in their wages and share, especially in terms of new media profits. , The most obvious performance is the percentage of dividends for DVD and online on-demand.


    As we all know, the US DVD market and the emerging online pay-per-view are quite huge. In fact, this is the main source of interest for major Hollywood manufacturers. How can the major film and television companies behind the Producers Alliance easily compromise.


    At the end of the meeting, Ronan chatted with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg for a while, and went to the hall downstairs together. When he was about to leave, he waited for James Murdoch in the hall to leave suddenly. Come here.


    "Can you talk a few words, Ronan?" James Murdoch said.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Of course."


    The two came to the resting place, and James Murdoch said directly: "I heard that your company has just confirmed two projects?"


    "Two projects?" Ronan smiled and said, "There are too many movie projects that have been confirmed recently. I don''t know which two are yours, James?"


    James Murdoch had the purpose of temptation: "The two directed by Ridley Scott and Roland Emmerich related news has long been on the entertainment news. Ronan had nothing to conceal, and said: "It turns out to be "The Martian" and "The Doomsday". There are such two movie projects. Shahai Entertainment has already cooperated with Ridley Scott and Roland Emmer. Rich signed a director agreement. "


    James Murdoch deliberately said: "Ronan, as an old friend, I would like to remind you that the cooperation between Fox and these two people in the 20th century has just experienced a tragic failure. Roland Emmerich¡¯s "Ten Thousand Years Before History" With a disastrous box office defeat, Ridley Scott has successively messed up two major production projects, "The Kingdom of Heaven" and "The Pharaoh and the Gods"."


    Ronan was unmoved, just smiled and said, "Thank you for your reminder. This is very important. I will strengthen the management of these two projects."


    James Murdoch never understood why Ronan was so confident to use two losers?


    But there are some things that I can¡¯t say: "You¡¯re welcome, we are friends."


    Ronan said, "Yes, we are friends."


    Then the two went out the main entrance of the building together, shook hands and said goodbye, and got in their respective cars.


    Back at the Fox Tower, James Murdoch said to the assistant: "Inform Jim Pross to come over, I have something to talk to him."


    In the twentieth century, Fox has been digging the corner of relativity entertainment, and now the relativity entertainment suddenly digs the corner of twentieth century Fox, even if it is two losers, he feels a little uncomfortable.

 Chapter 1061： Fan economy

    "I have let people investigate carefully, and neither of those two projects are of war epic type."


    In the office, Jim Pross said to James Murdoch: "The Martian is a science fiction film started by Ridley Scott, and The Doomsday is the type of disaster that Roland Emmerich is better at. "


    James Murdoch thoughtfully: "It seems that Ronan Anderson has also realized that the epic type currently has a greater risk."


    Jim Prolos immediately answered: "The director may also have a problem. Ridley Scott and Roland Emmerich are clearly past their peak. These two projects..."


    James Murdoch waved his hand: "Several project failures, even large production projects, 20th Century Fox can withstand, there will be no major problems with Relativity Entertainment, we still pay attention to ourselves."


    Like many things he did in the UK, James Murdoch never thought of defeating Relativity entertainment in movies and TV.


    This is Ronan Anderson''s best field, and fools will directly collide with him in this area.


    "War is not only on the front." James Murdoch said slowly: "There are also places that you can''t see behind."


    Jim Prolos is an absolute confidant of James Murdoch. He understood what he meant, thought about it, and reminded: "There is no stalemate on the front battlefield, and there will be no room for operation on the back battlefield."


    James Murdoch lightly patted the arm of the chair: "We still have to wait for the opportunity."


    This opportunity is not only to create, but also depends on its own situation. Jim Prolos thought of the strategy of the group company, and finally couldn¡¯t bear it. He asked the question that he cared most during this period: ¡°Why Time Warner and Warner Bros. Relativity entertainment?"


    "This is a decision made by my father." James Murdoch is not stupid. Rupert Murdoch''s support is the key to the situation where he is in power today, even if he does not agree with Rupert Murdoch in his heart. K¡¯s decision will not be stupid enough to strongly oppose it. He emphatically reminded: "Twentieth Century Fox wants power to cooperate with News Corp."


    Jim Prolos assured: "I will." He tentatively asked: "Didn''t Warner Group publicly reject the group company''s offer? Continue?"


    James Murdoch said: "Father''s decision will not be changed easily."


    "Then we..." Jim Prolos looked at James Murdoch: "Where are we?"


    James Murdoch did not have any anxiety or anxiety, and said: "We do our best. The group company is mobilizing resources because of Warner¡¯s acquisition. This is not a good condition for us. If there is a problem on Warner¡¯s side, the concentrated resources You can transfer the target as soon as possible."


    "I see." Jim Prolos thought of something: "Something went wrong with Lehman Brothers. There is no guarantee that the third loan will be in place this year."


    James Murdoch stood on the shoulders of the giants of News Corporation and the Murdoch family and knew a lot, saying: "Wall Street has encountered some difficulties, temporarily, Lehman Brothers has temporarily cut off funds."


    Although the two companies are partners, Lehman Brothers is in trouble, which is not necessarily a bad thing for Twentieth Century Fox.


    Relativity Building.


    "I am going to New York this afternoon." Robert Iger came to see Ronan and asked, "Do you have anything else?"


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Marvel Entertainment is on the right track and there is not much attention. Wall Street seems to be a bit unusual, Bob, go check it out and maintain communication with Goldman Sachs and other companies. Also, pay more attention to it. Lehman Brothers."


    Robert Iger said: "This time I mainly go to Wall Street."


    Ronan said: "I have a few thoughts about Lehman Brothers, have you read it?"


    "I have seen it." Robert Iger said directly: "It depends on the specific situation. After all, Lehman Brothers is one of the four major investment banks..."


    Ronan nodded slightly and said, "It''s best to prepare in advance. If we have the opportunity, we can seize it in time. There is really no chance, and we don''t force it."


    Robert Iger replied: "Don''t worry." He was about to leave, and said: "The business investigation team sent to the East heard news that the contact with Qianlu Group is generally good. They are determined to invest in the film and television entertainment industry. Currently, the market there is rapidly building an urban commercial complex and supporting theaters, and is also preparing to build a brand-new film and television industry base."


    Ronan said with a smile: "The greater their determination, the better for our future."


    "Yes, they are very rich." As if thinking of some current conditions in North America, Robert Iger was quite emotional: "The real estate industry is crazy."


    He turned back the offending topic: "That Mr. Lin will come to Los Angeles again next year. Will they make up their minds? It is estimated that there will be a result by then."


    Ronan said, "Keep in touch with them."


    Robert Iger didn''t wait much, chatted a few words about the strategic level of the plan, and quickly left Ronan''s office.


    Afterwards, Ronan specifically learned about the situation on the other side of the Pacific.


    Qianlu Group is in a period of rapid expansion. It frequently acquires land and commercial complex in Shangma City. It is quite strong and has a deep background.


    can develop to this stage, certainly not easy.


    Fortunately, Ronan never thought about going to the partner on the other side of the Pacific. This is a normal business cooperation of mutual benefit.


    Compared to other Hollywood companies, Relativity Entertainment is definitely a good company with a conscience in the market on the other side of the Pacific.


    The most important point is that Ronan can be sure that he is really ready to invest in the film and entertainment industry, and the possibility of eventually reaching a cooperation is very high.


    This former group company from the East, in the media, entertainment and sports industries all over the world, it was almost crazy to invest in buying, buying and buying, and it once set off a frenzy of acquisitions in North America and Europe.


    However, with the emergence of certain irresistible factors, the company''s final plan to build the so-called Oriental Hollywood film industry could only end in abortion.


    But that was ten years later, and Ronan was also concerned about the other side of the Pacific. This situation will not happen in the short term.


    Therefore, Ronan sees very clearly that even if a cooperation agreement can be reached with Qianlu Group, it is destined to be a short-term cooperation, and the two parties cannot become long-term partners.


    Just entered October, as the time for next year''s donkey and elephant fight is getting closer and closer, Hei Tan has become more active, and personally brought the formed team to Los Angeles, California.


    This is a concentrated place for leftists and one of the base camps of the Saga Party. Hollywood has countless big-name stars who support the Saga Party.


    Scarlett Johansson, George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Will Smith, etc.


    These people will cheer for Hei Tan in various ways on different occasions.


    As a public figure with a large number of fans, Hollywood stars are influential, and there are many people like George Clooney who want to take the road to Ronald Reagan''s success.


    In addition to a series of public activities, Hei Tan also visited the wealthy and celebrities in California one after another, and came to the Future World Manor to visit.


    Ronan and Jessica Felton made special time to entertain the Heitan classmates and his wife in the manor.


    Perhaps it was Ronan''s influence, and he was also working hard. Even in the face of these political tasks, Jessica Felton was able to move forward and retreat freely and talked with Heitan''s wife without being stage fright.


    As for Ronan and classmates Hei Tan, none of the topics involved the donkey and elephant dispute next year, nor did they talk about any political or economic topics. The two sides talked about anecdotes like old friends.


    The specific matters are naturally discussed by the company''s public relations experts and the team of Heitan students.


    It is enough for the two to show their attitude.


    Hei Tan also invited Ronan and Jessica Felton to visit his home when they were in Washington.


    The contact between the two parties in Los Angeles, this time.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s large-scale plan has been unfolded step by step. The income of the film and television business supported by the plan is directly related to success or failure.


    Embassy Pictures promoted the release of film projects as planned.


    On the first weekend of October, the movie version of "Hannah Montana" starring Taylor Swift was officially released.


    This is a veritable fan movie, and the audience is very clear, that is, the audience of the "Hannah Montana" episode and the fans of Taylor SwiftUnexpectedly, such a A purely fan-oriented movie will have a staggering box office number on the premiere weekend.


    Three days after the opening of the painting weekend, the movie version of "Hannah Montana" won $38.95 million in North America.


    This number, on the one hand, illustrates the success of the drama version, on the other hand, it also represents the great appeal of Taylor Swift.


    It is no exaggeration to say that after "Little Pig Page", "Hannah Montana" and country singers, Taylor Swift has become the veritable most popular youth idol in the United States.


    This is a good thing, and there are also huge hidden dangers.


    If it is replaced by someone else, Relativity Entertainment will inevitably increase its popularity and overdraft Taylor Swift in order to maximize benefits.


    But her father, after all, is one of the backbone and top management of Ronan, a huge interest group.


    Therefore, under Ronan''s instruction, Big Machine Records and Shahai Entertainment both talked with Taylor Swift about the future transformation.


    Maybe Taylor Swift has problems like this, but she is definitely a very smart girl, and all the past proves that she knows how to cooperate with the company''s various plans.


    Youth idols have a shelf life. If you are not careful, this shelf life will be shortened quickly. Like Walt Disney, many popular youth idols have been created before the shelf life arrives to maximize their benefits.


    This kind of overdraft consumption of the fan economy undoubtedly makes the future of many youth idols extremely difficult.

 Chapter 1062： Less involved

    "Good afternoon, Uncle Anderson."


    In the office, Taylor Swift said hello to Ronan: "Mom also let me tell you, and invite you to visit my house if you have time."


    Ronan laughed and said, "Taylor, you are welcome." He pointed to the sofa, "You sit down."


    Taylor Swift was sitting on the sofa honestly in front of Ronan, without any publicity outside, "Thank you."


    Ronan said again: "I still have some work here, you can wait a moment."


    "Well, I''m not in a hurry." Taylor Swift looked like a well-behaved girl.


    Soon, Ronan closed the file and placed it on the side of his desk. He raised his head and looked at Taylor Swift. Compared with the last time he met, Taylor Swift has changed considerably.


    The eyes looked bigger than before, the nose wings became smaller, and the bridge of the nose was taller. In addition, the originally flat chest was obviously protruding from two hills.


    Ronan has worked hard in Hollywood for many years, has been in contact with many Hollywood actresses, and has a close relationship with some of them. Naturally, I can see what is going on.


    is nothing more than opening the corners of the eyes, grinding the small wings of the nose, elevating the bridge of the nose, breast augmentation or wearing a magic bra.


    With the usual Hollywood style, breast augmentation may be bigger.


    "Why do you have time to come over today?" Ronan asked.


    Taylor Swift smiled nicely and said, "I came here specifically to ask Uncle Anderson for advice."


    After all, the relationship between the two is not ordinary. Seeing that Scott Swift has done his best in the Pacific Investment Fund and his results are very good, Ronan directly asked: "Which problems have you encountered?"


    Taylor Swift is a smart girl who said straightforwardly: "Some time ago, the company talked to me about future plans, and mentioned the current situation and some future plans. I suggested that I start from now and plan for the next few years. Prepare for transformation."


    She glanced at Ronan quietly: "Everyone knows that Uncle Anderson has an extremely accurate vision in this industry, I want to ask..."


    Ronan understood what she meant: "Taylor, how do you think about it?"


    "Youth idol must not be a lifetime, I am very popular now, even among the girl singers in the United States, I am the most popular." Taylor Swift also knows that there is no need to cover up in front of Ronan: "I will be popular for three or four years. It¡¯s not a problem. But I will always grow up, and I will always grow old. The fans who support me the most will also grow old. If I don¡¯t change in the future, I will be abandoned in a short time."


    Ronan smiled: "You see clearly. Tyler, you are a smart girl. These words prove that you have a vision far beyond that of your peers."


    Taylor Swift was very well-behaved in front of Ronan, and said quickly: "I''m just guessing."


    Ronan said, "Don''t let the glory in front of you obscure your gaze." He paused briefly, and said solemnly, "I recommend that you talk to you about the future transformation at Big Machine Records."


    "Uh..." This was a little unexpected, and Taylor Swift was shocked and said, "Uncle Anderson, what did you suggest?"


    Ronan laughed: "Looking at it now, you have your own ideas, so I don''t need to remind you. Tyler, just do what you think."


    Not to mention the Scott-Swift relationship, as far as Taylor Swift itself is concerned, the longer the future is red, the higher the income of Relativity Entertainment will be.


    Ronan knows very well that Taylor Swift is the kind of singer who can bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the company every year.


    Taylor Swift is not stupid, and immediately said: "I understand. Uncle Anderson, don''t worry, I won''t let you down."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I believe your strength in music, show them to the world."


    "Yes." Taylor Swift is not too old after all, and Ronan''s words aroused his eagerness: "I will definitely."


    did not stay too long, Taylor Swift quickly left and the girl began to prepare to walk out of the village.


    Frankly speaking, apart from the boyfriend, the value that Taylor Swift demonstrated is simply impeccable, especially for a record company.


    Once Taylor Swift ranked first in the Hollywood celebrity income list for several consecutive years, now with more favorable conditions, it is bound to bring more value.


    Ronan is very convinced of this.


    Because of "Little Pig Page", Taylor Swift has been widely known since his early ten years and grew up with a whole generation.


    Nowadays, in addition to pop singers, she also signed with Princess Animation Studio as the voice actor of Elsa.


    Ronan can''t sing the brainwashing divine song, and his musical literacy is extremely limited, but like the previous "Little Apple", the climax of the chorus of Let.It.Go is still known.


    Based on this, "Frozen" will also create brainwashing divine song as much as possible.


    Speaking of which, catchy saliva songs are also the easiest to sing. At that time, they will also make a super-language version.


    The audience of the big movie "Hannah Montana" basically concentrates on the opening weekend, which is also a common phenomenon in fan movies.


    By the second weekend, the box office of the big movie "Hannah Montana" plummeted to 14.41 million U.S. dollars, and the trend was not very good.


    This also means that the final box office horror is difficult to exceed 100 million US dollars, but it is enough for Relativity Entertainment, after all, the total investment in the film is only 22 million US dollars.


    Fan movies cannot last, which is also a common phenomenon.


    However, Taylor Swift has become more famous with this movie,


    Big Machine Records is also preparing to release a new album for Taylor Swift in late October.


    Ronan then went to Shahai Entertainment to meet with Michael Bay in the "Transformers" project team.


    The first part is super popular, and the preparation for the second part has already begun. Michael Bay continued to serve as the director and produced the first draft of the appearance design of the new Transformers in the second part as quickly as possible.


    first determined the image of these robots, and then the modeling and special effects work can be carried out.


    Same as the first one, the newly-launched robot still follows the G1 animation image as its basis, and its shape is more in line with modern aesthetic principles.


    Ronan is quite satisfied with most of the designs, but he can''t help but frown slightly when he sees a few design sketches of Hercules.


    The huge Decepticon robot stands on top of the pyramid with its legs apart, and an iron chain hangs between its legs. Two huge iron **** hang on the chain.


    Ronan had a toothache, and a picture appeared in his mind.


    An ugly and evil huge robot climbed up the pyramid and opened its jagged mouth like a whale sucking water. It sucked a lot of rocks into its mouth and pulled it out from behind its ass. It was destroyed almost instantly. The spire of the pyramid.


    But the two steel **** under the buttocks dangled, as if the robot was fighting the pyramid.


    Ronan glanced at Michael Bay and pulled out the part about Hercules. First he praised: "The design is well done. I can imagine their image on the screen." Then he passed the artwork in his hand to Michael Bay. , Asked: "Michael, can you tell me why there is a pair of iron **** hanging between Hercules'' legs?"


    Michael Betty didn¡¯t think much, and said frankly, ¡°The second part added Arcie, which shows that Transformers are also gender-specific...¡±


    "Is this a sign used to distinguish between genders?" Ronan asked directly, "Is this done by Hercules?"


    Michael Bay smiled, and said, "Forget it."


    Ronan said directly: "With this design, we will be overwhelmed by the drool of fans. In this way, remove the pair of iron balls."


    Michael Bay did not insist, and said, "Okay, I will let someone change it."


    Ronan didn¡¯t say much. People who watched many Michael Bay movies are not hard to find that Michael Bay sometimes produces a lot of very low-level shots, which makes people quite speechless.


    After confirming the design draft, you can start modeling and even work on special effects.


    such a film, special effects production can be said to be the top priority.


    special effects production has become the absolute mainstream of the global film market.


    is not only the needs of the audience, but also inseparable from external conditions.


    Nowadays, the window period for a film to enter home entertainment is getting shorter and shorter. The popularity of the Internet and DVD players has given viewers more channels to enjoy the film, especially the larger and larger TV sets at home. To some extent, it can partially replace the big screen, and the comfort of watching movies at home can be much stronger than that of the theater.


    During the discussion, Ronan received a text message from Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton told Ronan to leave after get off work She asked Lindsay Bill to go shopping after get off work.


    As night fell, Rodel Street was brightly lit, Lindsay Bill and Jessica Felton entered an Italian restaurant together.


    After ordering the meal, the two sat by the window and chatted.


    "Moving to live with Ronan to adapt?" Lindsay Bill asked curiously.


    Jessica Felton said: "It''s okay, at least you don''t have to clean up the room by yourself. You know, I have the most trouble with cleaning."


    Lindsay-Bill also saw the sloppy life in a friend''s life, couldn''t help but laugh, suddenly thought of something, and asked: "Now your relationship with Ronan is officially open, have you encountered any trouble recently?


    "Trouble?" Jessica Felton didn''t quite understand: "What is the trouble?"


    Lindsay-Bill said: "The circle has been a bit messy recently, some people are planning a strike..."


    Jessica Felton said, "I''ve heard of it."


    "Someone from the screenwriters'' union found me." Lindsay Bill lowered her voice slightly: "I was asked to join the strike, but I refused."


    She thought for a while, and then said: "These people are thinking of various ways to pressure the producer league. Strikes are just one of them. They are still talking about more people in private."


    Jessica Felton said: "We do our job well, it''s best to be less involved in these things."


    Lindsay-Bill agrees completely: "You are right." She turned to say: "Yes, as a screenwriter, I will finish the first film independently. Don''t forget to come to the premiere.

 Chapter 1063： Thanksgiving

    In mid-October, Relativity Entertainment went from preparation to filming to release. A film that took nearly three years was released in North America.


    This is an original project. In order to create the script, Lindsay Bill not only spent more than half a year preparing for it, but also went deep into a special group to do actual research and truly experienced the ecology of that circle.


    Many circles can''t clearly understand the operating characteristics and industry situation when they are outside. Only by digging into them can they understand.


    Therefore, Lindsay Bill''s full preparations laid a solid foundation for the film project.


    When David Fincher signed the director contract, Lindsay Bill assisted David Fincher to do a lot of practical research work. In order to avoid copyright conflicts, the crew even funded the authorization of several real characters.


    Those women who dared to sell themselves for money, didn''t care about selling their own experiences, and made a fortune.


    For many women, as long as the first step is over, they will only get deeper and deeper.


    Not everyone can find an honest person to take over.


    Besides, where are so many honest men in this world?


    Lindsay Bill once said that that circle has a very terrifying and almost crazy assimilation ability. After staying with those people for a long time, looking at their easy way of earning money and luxurious and luxurious life, it is inevitable that something should not be produced. idea.


    I''m used to making money lying down, and it''s hard to stand up again.


    There is a saying that can describe the mentality of people in this industry-holding on to the pillows and supporting the wall, the pain is always better than working.


    As one of the oldest industries of mankind, it is difficult to treat those people with normal social values.


    Maybe the people who walked that way, just like Lindsay Bill¡¯s classmates, don¡¯t care what other people think of her.


    Although the film tells the story of an industry hidden in the dark, it has a shining name-"Sunshine Girl"!


    Director David Fincher is a director who never likes to go bright.


    The premiere of "Sunshine Girl" was held in Los Angeles. Due to the existence of David Fincher, many people came to join in. The heroine Rachel McAdams also brought her boyfriend Ryan Gosling.


    At the invitation of a friend, Jessica Felton came to the premiere alone.


    "Where is Ronan?"


    In front of the theater gate, Lindsay Bill looked at Jessica Felton alone, and asked, "Is he not here?"


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "He can''t come. Robert Iger called him in New York. He went to New York the day before yesterday to deal with some work related to Wall Street."


    Lindsay-Bill was somewhat disappointed: "The initiator of "Sunshine Girl" is Ronan. He handed over this project to me. I didn''t expect that he didn''t even come to the premiere."


    Jessica Felton said relievedly: "He is a man, he has forgotten everything when he is busy at work."


    "Yes." Lindsay Bill also knows Ronan somewhat: "When I''m busy at work, I often throw your girlfriend aside."


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "I am almost like him."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and said, "Okay, I know you are in a good relationship, don''t make me envy."


    Jessica Felton pointed to the entrance of the theater: "Well, I''m going in."


    Entering the theater, Jessica Felton met Thomas, the director of theatrical distribution department of Embassy Pictures. Although the two are not very familiar, they are considered to know each other, and they chatted briefly.


    When Thomas left, a middle-aged woman with short hair and short hair came over.


    "Hi, Jessie." The middle-aged woman seemed to be very familiar with Jessica Felton.


    Hearing a familiar voice, Jessica Felton turned her head and glanced, with a decent smile on her face, and said, "Good evening, Coty, I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    The middle-aged woman ¡¡¡¡ found was Diablo Coty, the screenwriter of the film project "Juneo" where Jessica Felton was a producer.


    The two have worked together once, and they are familiar with each other and the relationship is not bad.


    Diablo Coty saw people coming in from outside, and said in a low voice, "Jesse, can we talk to another place alone?"


    Jessica Felton was a little weird, and asked, "What''s wrong with you?"


    "There is a small matter." Diablo Coty smiled and said, "I want to talk to you alone."


    Jessica Felton is not the kind of super-technical man who doesn¡¯t understand the world, especially since she officially communicated with Ronan, she has also worked hard in this regard, and Diablo-Cotti is also an acquaintance who has had successful cooperation. , Immediately said: "You come with me."


    found the staff of Embassy Pictures, Jessica Felton asked them to take them into a rest room.


    "There are two of us here." Jessica Felton sat on the sofa and said, "Cotty, you can just tell me something."


    Diablo Coty thought for a while, and said, "The success of "Juneo" has helped me a lot. Jesse, I have never thanked you."


    Jessica Felton said generously: "We are cooperating and we all want to succeed. You are too polite."


    "No, no, I am really grateful to you." Diablo Coti suddenly changed his voice and said: "After the success of "Juneo", I have enough qualifications to officially join the screenwriters union."


    Upon hearing the name Screenwriter Guild, Jessica Felton suddenly remembered what Lindsay Bill had said the other day, as well as some things Ronan had mentioned.


    It seems that there have been a lot of troubles surrounding the screenwriters'' union recently.


    She cheered up secretly, and she also had a guess that Diablo-Cotti came here, maybe it had another purpose.


    Diablo Coty looked at Jessica Felton and said, "Jesse, you also know that with the union, our rights and interests are more protected."


    Jessica Felton smiled, but did not answer.


    Diablo Coty thought of the solemn request of the director of the screenwriters union, and felt that he enjoyed the rights of the union and should fulfill the duties of union members.


    Besides, if she can really achieve her goal, it will be of great benefit to her.


    "Recently, there has been a lot of trouble surrounding the screenwriters¡¯ union, actors¡¯ union, and director¡¯s union.¡± Diablo-Cotti tentatively said: ¡°I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve heard of it. strike."


    Jessica Felton said: "Have heard the rumors in this regard."


    Diablo-Cotti said seriously: "This is not a rumor. I don''t know the actors'' union and the directors'' union, but the screenwriters'' union is really preparing to strike."


    "I am not a member of the screenwriters'' union." Jessica Felton reminded.


    Instead, she is a member of the Producers League.


    Diablo Coty didn¡¯t seem to hear Jessica Felton¡¯s words, and continued: ¡°Once a strike occurs, not only the screenwriter but also the producer will be among the injured. Jesse, we are all this. A member of the industry, no one can stay out of it."


    Her words are not unreasonable: "I don''t want a strike to happen, and you don''t want to? And those behind the scenes staff who follow you, no one wants to see a strike happen, right?"


    Jessica Felton still smiled and did not answer.


    "I can have today because you and Relativity Entertainment have given me the opportunity. I have always been very grateful." Diablo-Cotti knows how to be grateful: "My cooperation with Relativity Entertainment has not only brought me "Juno "The success of "Relativistic Entertainment has also shown me another thing. Relativity Entertainment is the busiest company in Hollywood''s production business. Once a strike occurs, Relativity Entertainment will suffer huge losses."


    These words do sound very reasonable. If an industry strike does happen, at least a dozen projects of Relativity Entertainment will be suspended.


    Jessica Felton can think of this, but it is equally clear that Ronan can also think of it.


    Diablo Coty looked at Jessica Felton in his thoughts, and added fire: "I don''t want to see the relativity entertainment that gave me a chance to succeed in vain, and even cut off the good momentum of development. From the perspective of personal relationships, I cannot accept such a thing."


    She added emotion in her words: "Although my strength is very small, I have been working hard and trying to contact everyone I know in the circle to prevent this kind of bad incident from happening. I think this can also help. Relativity entertainment."


    Jessica Felton said: "I don''t want to see a strike happen either."


    Hearing this Diablo Coty seemed to be encouraged: "Jesse, join in, let''s work hard together."


    "How do you work hard?" Jessica Felton slowly shook her head: "This kind of thing, personal strength is very limited, I can''t see the direction of effort."


    Diablo Coti slowed down: "I think there is a way to prevent the worst from happening." She straightened her expression: "Jesse, you have a huge influence in Relativity Entertainment, if you It can help Relativity Entertainment take the lead in reaching an agreement with the trade union organization. Even if a strike occurs, it will not affect you."


    This is quite euphemistic, but it also represents the fact that the producer alliance is composed of multiple Hollywood forces, and it is not impossible for one of the companies to reach an agreement with the union organization alone.


    Jessica Felton smiled: "You overestimate me, Coty, I am a producer, and I am only responsible for film production. I have no right to participate in other aspects of affairs, nor will I participate."


    The meaning of this refusal is very obvious, but Diablo Coty did not give up: "Jesse, you underestimate your influence..."


    Jessica Felton raised his hand to stop Diablo Coty and continued speaking, standing up: "I''m just a part-time worker."


    Even people like Lindsay Bill who came from a screenwriter didn¡¯t want to mix up, let alone a producer who came from an editor?


    Why did Diablo-Cotti come to look for her? Jessica Felton is not stupid, not because of Ronan. .


    Let her blow the pillow wind for Ronan?


    Jessica Felton is not that stupid. She never expresses any opinions when it comes to the entertainment management of Relativity.

 Chapter 1064： 3 view all ruined

    The audience of dark-style movies is not particularly wide, and not every dark-wind movie can become "The Dark Knight."


    The differences in the subject matter cannot be ignored.


    How does a theme like "Sunshine Girl" compare with "The Dark Knight"?


    Frankly speaking, the success of "The Dark Knight" even ignores the various later factors, and the great appeal of Bruce Wayne.


    David Fincher''s style is so dark that it is not even hopeful.


    The same goes for this "Sunshine Girl".


    The heroine is named Sarah, who has a common name and life experience for American women. The family conditions are not good or bad, but when she was admitted to a second-rate private university in the United States, because of the usual early consumption, the family could not afford the expensive For tuition fees, you can only apply for student loans.


    This can be said to be a situation faced by many girls in the United States, even some girls from ordinary middle-class families are no exception.


    The concept of early consumption is deeply rooted in this society, and most people have no habit of saving at all, or even the concept of saving.


    To a large extent, families on the other side of the Pacific are generally far more resistant to risks than Americans.


    Therefore, whenever there is economic turmoil, popular scenic spots such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building will be filled with dumplings.


    This film is not only black on the inside of the bones, but also black on the outside. From the first minute of the opening, the picture is a gloomy and gloomy style, and the transformation of the characters is expressed through color and light.


    Sarah, who first entered the university campus, is still an ordinary college student in a broad sense, always wearing gray-black clothes, which looks quite consistent with the surrounding environment in the same style.


    But her envious gaze, from time to time, will fall on the female classmates in the campus who are dressed in bright, bright colors, like a girl in the sky.


    And her tuition fee comes from self-study loans, and part of her living expenses also needs to be solved by herself. If you follow the normal path, you can''t have such a life during college.


    Even under the huge pressure of student loans, it is impossible to have such a life long after graduation.


    Faced with the pressure of a mountain, a person often makes choices.


    A female classmate I met accidentally helped Sarah to go that way.


    Of course, the female classmate did not appear by accident. She had already noticed Sarah who was outstanding in appearance and ordinary life. As a special campus group that could be drawn from it, she decisively pulled Sarah into the water.


    Sarah has changed, not only what she did, but also her image and color on the screen.


    In a dark and gloomy environment, Sarah became a touch of bright color, not only the clothes became gorgeous, the lens also strengthened her light.


    is placed in this gloomy society and becomes a bright afternoon sun.


    This is David Fincher, a director who always keeps his eyes on the dark side of America, a director whose lens and light are mocking.


    The spicy content and stylized movie language have always been what David Fincher is good at.


    To paraphrase, the dark image style shows the dark side of humanity and society.


    In this gloomy and dark society, Sarah has become a bright spot.


    In the era of equal rights, in the era when women¡¯s rights are chanted, like the previous film "The Lost Lovers", mainstream values ??all talk about the importance of family and marriage and protect the rights of pregnant women, but David Fincher Borrowing the heroine''s mouth, said: Is it difficult to lie down and split your legs?


    The theme, content and script of "Sunshine Girl" come from Lindsay Bill, but it is David Fincher that really determines the style of the film.


    Therefore, it is not difficult for a young and beautiful girl to lie down and split her legs. Sarah has the first time, and then has the second time, and then countless times.


    She became the bright spot on campus.


    Sarah led an enviable life when most of her classmates had to count the money to calculate the cost of living.


    The ordinary life is not enough to match the charm of money, and there are other female students like Sarah who have successively entered the water.


    This is a very smart girl. After being led into the door on this road, she quickly noticed a lot. She knows how to borrow the advantages of her students, learn to pack herself, and take the high-end route to make a lot of money.


    The girl who led her in for the first time became her agent, because that girl has a network that Sarah doesn''t have and can contact clients.


    But Sarah gradually turned around and taught him how to make her more valuable.


    As long as the basic conditions are met, in many cases, the price is raised, but it can attract customers more.


    In a way, this film is simply a teaching guide on how to become a high-end girl.


    In colleges and even high schools in the United States, girls like this have gradually become a common phenomenon, and David Fincher relentlessly revealed it to everyone.


    For this film, in terms of shooting alone, David Fincher took more than 500 hours of footage, and finally edited the film for less than two hours.


    is a typical example of slow work and careful work.


    David Fincher has a very high creative talent in black-style movies. This "Sunshine Girl" even has a doomsday plot, and the society is dark and desperate, as if it can only be achieved by breaking the social system, laws and regulations, and moral bottom line. vitality.


    After graduation, Sarah came to New York, joined a company as an intern employee, ready to get rid of the past and start a new life.


    The bright colors of the movie disappeared, and the girl in dark professional attire shuttled between the high-rise buildings in New York City.


    A whiplash called society began.


    The unspoken rules of the workplace, low salary, heavy work, inadvertent bullying by old employees, and harassment by middle-aged male bosses...


    These can be seen everywhere in society, and many girls with a slightly better appearance will almost meet some of them when they step out of school and enter the workplace.


    All the unsatisfactory new life made Sarah gradually intolerable. Finally, after seeing the chic and free life of female classmates who had been in the same industry during school, Sarah decided to abandon the flogging of society, and once again chose to liberate her free soul.


    A glamorous and radiant girl is back again, and she soon put herself under the banner of a New York agent, using her talent and capital to start a new life.


    Although she encountered some difficulties at the beginning in the new city, Sarah has a very strong talent and comprehension ability in this area, just like when she was in college, and it didn''t take long to become a celebrity in the New York business circle.


    Sarah became a senior girlfriend on call, charging up to $1,500 per hour. Her clients include real estate dads, lawyers, rich handsome men, and so on.


    Even a middle-aged man did not hesitate to sell a shop to raise money in order to make an appointment with her.


    Sarah becomes a money slave, and some clients are fascinated by her.


    In the movie, Sarah gradually became the only light, and the people surrounding her, and even the whole society, were sick.


    This film is like David Fincher''s once "The Lost Lovers", not only is the three wrong views, the theme and values ??of the whole film are simply crooked to Mars.


    The female protagonist, those female classmates who are seriously tolerating social and workplace scourges, run around for basic survival all day, live in small apartments, eat cheap fast food, and go to the subway where sardines are packed every day.


    In sharp contrast, the heroine Sarah, with the "finance" of countless middle-aged and elderly men, not only lived comfortably, but even bought a small apartment near the central garden.


    This young girl has cleverly mastered extremely clever skills, not only professional skills, but also psychological factors.


    Because her clients are mostly successful middle-aged and elderly men, she can always face them with a smile and listen carefully. In fact, these are all occasions, but they do make those men happy.


    Sarah is a call girl with a very professional attitude, she has her own professionalism...


    Compared with the hard beating that had no reciprocal return in the workplace, she got a return that exceeded her effort. An elderly real estate father directly gave her half a million dollars.


    This is also the main source of housing payment.


    At the same time, Sarah broke up with her agent. The agent''s 30% rake made her very dissatisfied.


    Sarah started contacting the customer to do it alone.


    But the good times didn''t last long. The original agent found someone to hack Sarah''s mailbox and released the video that Sarah secretly recorded. Sarah became famous on the Internet, and her family''s questioning followed.


    And it¡¯s illegal to engage in this industry in New York. Sarah is very likely to face jailSarah has money and hires a lawyer to help herself. First, she uses her talents to negotiate with the top of the website that posted the video: She knew she was recording the video. She was only playing role-playing games with her ex-boyfriend. It was originally a private thing with her ex-boyfriend and could not be used as a public ¡°pasture entertainment¡±.


    She negotiated with the prosecutor again with the help of a lawyer: there was no other evidence, emphasizing that she was only playing role-playing games with her ex-boyfriend. She will not pursue anyone who hacks her mailbox and sends videos. To protect the privacy of her ex-boyfriend, she is also unwilling to say who her ex-boyfriend is.


    This kind of thing, no direct witness can be found. Those successful men who had a deal with Sarah, who would be so stupid to stand up to testify?


    Sarah managed to get rid of the trouble, and got a private detective to get down with the former broker, and then while working alone, she also used the client resources in her hands to become a commission broker.


    At the end of the film, Sarah became a successful figure in a dark society full of losers and busy for the most basic survival.


    She bought a mansion on Long Island, and after some beauty salons, she sat in the mansion and started a new life.


    In the final shot, against a dark background, Sarah sits in the large living room of the mansion, shining like the sun.


    The film ended, and there was a brief silence in the theater.


    The theme and three views of "Sunshine Girl" are not ordinary distortions!


    The heroine Sarah has no so-called reflection from beginning to end, nor sorrows of regret, let alone think that she has made a mistake...


    It can be said that the inner world of the heroine is very powerful.

 Chapter 1065： Female entrepreneur

    A world where the weak and the strong eat the strong, a movie with all three perspectives missing.


    But in this world where the value orientation of public opinion is always correct, and in fact the three views are completely ruined, there are many people who appreciate this kind of film.


    So the silence was quickly broken, and applause rang out, still extremely warm.


    As for the brilliance of human nature emphasized by most mainstream movies, "Sunshine Girl" does not exist. It reveals the relatively cold and dark side of society on the screen.


    This is not the true face of society, at least not all of human society, but everything in the film is based on real investigations and events.


    Therefore, it can resonate.


    Because there are not many such examples in reality, people who work hard have nothing to gain, but those who actively fall have a good harvest.


    Is the choice of the heroine worthy of sympathy? No, because this is her choice.


    Is the fate of the heroine regrettable? No, because she has a better life than most people.


    She knows what she wants and doesn''t care about the means.


    She is independent enough, not dependent on any man, but has the ability to earn money from a large group of men.


    She faced her desires naked and didn''t care about ethics.


    She is strong enough inside, strong enough to be a jerk.


    From the moment she chose, she was destined to be determined and strong.


    Movies whose themes and values ??are distorted to the extreme have still won the hearts of many viewers.


    Because of these twisted values, I don¡¯t justify myself in the movie, but it always seems like that.


    For example, the heroine belongs to a high-level talent. Even if the side of becoming a high-end agent is eliminated, the work she does in the film is not as simple as having two legs.


    Wearing elegant and high-end clothes, with quality and education, even just chatting makes people feel happy...


    From the point of view of this movie, this is also an advanced professional skill.


    There are also lines designed by David Fincher, which will make female audiences look at it and shout hello.


    When the heroine faced her father¡¯s question of self-love, she fought back: If a woman wants to love herself, should a man not love herself?


    Such a film is destined to cause controversy.


    In this age, the film of female college students "going to the sea" is a taboo subject no matter where it is.


    After the premiere of ¡¡¡¡, "Sunshine Girl" sparked intense controversy. From the media to the audience, many people were discussing whether the film was adapted based on facts?


    But some things are not secret, just like some reporters interviewing special women secretly and then deliberately shocked, will they not understand at all?


    Many times, just to meet their own needs.


    When "Sunshine Girl" was fully released in North America, many media outlets revealed news in this regard, which seemed to be hidden in the shadows of society. In fact, many people knew that it existed, and even the group that came in contact with or even came to has started to change Got much attention.


    Many people are shocked that this group is spreading rapidly between schools.


    Although it has not received widespread attention, "Sunshine Girl" has won the attention of many people.


    However, the subject matter of the film is naturally not broad enough, and David Fincher¡¯s dark style is not the dish of the masses. In addition, there are too many dew-point shots that lead to the restrictions on the classification of R-level. Become a hit on the movie market.


    On the first weekend of its release in North America, "Sunshine Girl" got $31.24 million in box office in 3456 theaters.


    This achievement guarantees that "Sunshine Girl" ranked second in the North American box office rankings that week.


    This week¡¯s box office champion was taken away by "American Gangster" produced and released by Universal Pictures for $42.16 million.


    Although it did not win the North American box office championship, compared to the final production cost of 35 million US dollars, the first week of "Sunshine Girl" is still considered a success.


    And the reputation of the film is excellent, even if the three views are not correct.


    By the way, sometimes the word-of-mouth of a film is not particularly related to its three views.


    Films that have three wrong views but have a high reputation are definitely not a few in Hollywood history.


    After the first weekend of "Sunshine Girl", the tens of thousands of IMDB users scored an average of 8.3 points, and the freshness of rotten tomatoes was 90%. The audience''s live score in the theater was A.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the audience and media reputation of this film is excellent.


    David Fincher, a personality director, won a full house after the "Fight Club" was not a hit after the "Seven Deadly Sins".


    The critics even agreed that "Sunshine Girl" is the best work ever directed by David Fincher after "Fight Club".


    Rachel McAdams¡¯ performance was also well received. Many people praised her for being nominated for a heavyweight heroine performance award during the awards season.


    Thanks to its good reputation, the box office trend of "Sunshine Girl" is very stable, and the box office decline of the following weekend is so small that it is jaw-dropping.


    The box office for the second weekend of the film only dropped by less than 5 million U.S. dollars compared with the first weekend, and it received 26.46 million U.S. dollars.


    Ten days in North America, the North American box office of "Sunshine Girl" accumulated US$71.28 million.


    At the same time, this weekend, the film also landed in the European market. It is probably that this kind of phenomenon has appeared on a large scale in Europe. "Sunshine Girl" has also attracted a large number of European audiences. The European box office also received more than 20 million US dollars in the first week. .


    The reality factor in the film is also an important reason for the good response in the film market.


    In this world, most ordinary people are not easy to live at all, and they can only work for the most basic survival, in order to make money, to survive, to live, and to devote themselves to all walks of life, but there are thousands of types of work, suffering and Tired is nothing but the sky and the underground. In order to make money, some girls enter that special industry faster.


    If you are lucky, jump out after making enough money, stay away from the city where you are, and return to normal life; if you are lucky, use the resources in your hand to become a high-end broker, no need to support the wall to endure the pain, and enjoy the high commission .


    Those who are unlucky, do not settle down in life as they get older, or squander money for a long time and become contaminated with certain vices, and live so badly as a ghost.


    After Ronan came back from New York, he also took time to watch this film. David Fincher did an excellent job. The quality of "Sunshine Girl" alone is definitely not under the previous "Disappearing Lover". .


    is just the three distorted views in the film, which is really hard to describe in a word.


    There are some boundaries, I really can¡¯t break them.


    Someone once said that once you sell it, you will sell it for a lifetime.


    Ronan remembers that he once read an interview about a high-end person in this industry. The American woman claimed to be an "entrepreneur" because she runs a business, only her own body...


    In the interview, the American woman made no secret that this was an active choice. She has never been strengthened, drugged, or taken pornography. Everything was her active choice.


    She said that this is the "coolest part of capitalism", because of choice, so with money, there is a way to go after money-she has money to enter a famous private university.


    These remarks seem so incredible, but in the eyes of this real person, they are so normal.


    Even, she also declared: I am a female entrepreneur. I have done what the politicians of this country have always encouraged immigration. I work hard, seize opportunities, maximize my talents, and adapt to the new world economic trend.


    The self-reported that she was quite successful, achieving one percent of the highest-end in the United States. At the end of the interview, she laughed at the low-end peers: selling at such a cheap price, I don¡¯t know if they are stupid, don¡¯t bother to study the market, or they don¡¯t care about their bodies. value.


    In every industry, there is always someone who can achieve a high-end position.


    Of course, behind this industry¡¯s upward trend, a group of people are driving up prices.


    But having said that, men always pay more for those women with faces and figures.


    The theme of "Sunshine Girl" is sensitive, and it''s nothing compared to David Fincher''s next work.


    Ronan took the time to visit David Fincher¡¯s studio. The filming of "House of Cards" has been completed, and post-production will start soon. Next year, he can log on to the Netflix streaming platform.


    The scale of "House of Cards" is larger, and it describes the political circle in Washington worse than a quagmire.


    Fortunately, no one cares about Washington. If Hollywood does not hack its own government, is it still Hollywood?


    As long as it can attract the audience, it is good.


    As for whether this drama is really the political ecology of Washington, it doesn¡¯t matter at all.


    Because the audience wants to see a dirty and shady Washington government.


    "Unexpectedly, such a movie can be so successful."


    In the manor¡¯s study room, Jessica Felton finished the work at hand and said to Ronan who was watching the email: "Is the audience changed or the society changed?"


    Ronan looked up at her and said, "In fact, it has nothing to do with this ~ www.novelhall.com~ Most viewers are still out of curiosity."


    Jessica Felton didn¡¯t believe it: "Are you sure?"


    Ronan nodded: "The earliest initiator of this project was me. Do you know why I have such an idea?"


    Jessica Felton suddenly thought of a possibility, tilted his head and looked at Ronan: "Have you been in contact?"


    "I forgot which year it was." Ronan recalled: "At a party in London, I met a high-end broker in this industry, and she sold me..."


    Seeing Jessica Felton''s darkened face, Ronan quickly said: "I didn''t make any deal with her, just because I was curious about the circle, and I asked about some things, and then I had the idea of ??shooting related movies. After returning from London, I gave it to Lindsay."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "People who haven''t been in contact are really curious."


    Ronan''s cell phone rang, and after receiving it, he said a few words, his face became serious.


    "What''s wrong?" Jessica Felton asked when Ronan hung up the phone.


    Ronan said simply: "Connie informed me that the director of the screenwriters union plans to visit tomorrow and wants to talk to me."


    Upon hearing this, Jessica Felton thought of Diablo Coty, and said, ¡°Some time ago someone from the screenwriters¡¯ union came to me and wanted me to blow your pillow wind. I told her, I''m just a part-time worker."


    "You did it right!" Ronan still reminded: "This matter is very complicated, involving more than 80 companies and all unions in the industry. You are a producer. Don''t participate and express your opinions casually."

 Chapter 1066： Irrelevant fair

    In the reception room of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan shook hands with a gray-haired middle-aged white man.


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson." The middle-aged white man smiled enthusiastically: "It''s very nice to see you again."


    Ronan, with his master¡¯s demeanor, said with a smile: "Bill, welcome to Relativity Entertainment."


    This middle-aged man is the director of the American West Screenwriters Guild, named Bill Domingo. He is also a senior Hollywood screenwriter. However, he was active in the 1970s and 1980s. Although he has many works, he is less famous. , Belongs to the category of large output and lack of quality products.


    In the mid-1990s, Bill Domingo stopped writing scripts and instead worked in the administration of the Western Screenwriters Guild. In 2005, he became the chairman of the Western Screenwriters Guild.


    The American Screenwriters Guild is a large organization in general, which consists of two parts, the Western Screenwriters Guild and the Eastern Screenwriters Guild.


    As the name suggests, its members are mainly divided by geographical location.


    The Screenwriters¡¯ Union is a very large organization, even with high access conditions, it has nearly 20,000 members.


    There is no doubt that Bill Domingo is the spokesperson for the interests of these people.


    Bill Domingo exchanged a few words with Ronan and went directly to the topic: "Mr. Anderson, the situation in Hollywood has not been very good recently. The entire industry may be in turmoil. No one wants to see this situation. I am On behalf of the screenwriters union..."


    Ronan understood what he meant, and said, "Bill, you should talk to Del Potro about this. He is the director of the Producers League and is responsible for specific matters."


    Bill Domingo knows very well that if you want to resolve this matter as soon as possible, you cannot avoid it: "I have talked with Del many times, and the two sides have great differences. If we continue to talk through formal channels, it may not be reached for a few months. protocol."


    Ronan roughly guessed that the producer union contacted several major unions in private, and took a split and disintegrated approach to deal with the Hollywood union union. The screenwriters union responded in the same way, contacting the largest producer union. the company.


    Although the ¡¡¡¡ Producer Alliance is composed of more than 80 companies, it can convince the large and medium-sized companies that the rest is not a problem.


    Even as long as some of the large and medium-sized companies are persuaded, the situation will become very beneficial to the screenwriters¡¯ union.


    says so, but the job is not that difficult at all.


    Ronan appeared calm, and said, "It''s useless for you to talk to me about this. To tell you the truth, Bill. The producers'' union has already reached an agreement, and negotiations with the union will be conducted by the union."


    Bill Domingo smiled, but did not mean to give up, and said: "I have carefully counted it. In the past three years, among all Hollywood companies, the company that produces the most movies and drama projects is your theory of relativity. Entertainment. If I''m not mistaken, will it be the same now and in the next few years?"


    There is no need to deny this kind of thing. If you don''t calculate the film library and past copyright income, and just consider the new film projects each year, Relativity Entertainment is currently the company with the largest business volume and the highest income in Hollywood.


    Ronan seemed to be very casual and said: "It is estimated that in a short period of time, in terms of new projects, no company will exceed Relativity Entertainment."


    "Relativity Entertainment has the most projects and hires the most screenwriters." Bill Domingo is still trying his best: "Once this incident is delayed for too long, if it gets worse, Relativity Entertainment will suffer the most losses."


    Ronan remained silent: "Bill, what do you mean..."


    Bill Domingo said: "If Relativity Entertainment can reach an agreement with the screenwriters'' union, all screenwriters under the union can cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, and it will not have any impact on Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "This will bring about a split in the producer league."


    "You are a loose alliance, with each having the power to negotiate with the union." Bill Domingo said the truth: "I believe that other companies will not consider your alliance when they are favorable to them."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "You are right."


    The producer alliance is a coalition of interests. The reason why the union alliance is treated unanimously for the time being is because there are common interests in this regard.


    When more favorable conditions arise, it does not matter to abandon the alliance and negotiate with the union.


    Bill Domingo added: "The union attaches great importance to cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, and there are also..."


    Ronan raised his hand to consider Bill Domingo¡¯s words: "I understand what you mean, and Relativity Entertainment does not want to see the contradiction between the alliance and the union intensify and develop to the point where it is irreversible."


    This sounds good, but Bill Domingo knows that there may be a turning point in the future.


    Sure enough, Ronan''s voice changed: "But the new conditions you put forward are not acceptable to Relativity Entertainment anyway."


    Bill Domingo said, "We can talk."


    As long as the two sides officially start the talks, there is no doubt that a signal will be released.


    "Your conditions are too high." Ronan didn''t mean to refuse to talk, but if he wants to talk about it, the conditions must be lowered: "15% of the new media and DVD revenue share, and other aspects of the share increased to%. Third, it also requires additional compensation for new channels in the past. Such conditions cannot be negotiated."


    Bill Domingo asked: "What about the conditions for relativity entertainment?"


    Ronan said directly: "I won''t talk about the minimum and maximum incomes of union members. They are mainly divided. In terms of traditional channels, the 1% share of distributors'' global revenues remains unchanged. DVD can be added to the home entertainment division, such as the same as video tapes, and 1.5% of the producer¡¯s revenue. In addition, each movie will also be paid to the screenwriter for a total of 10,000 US dollars in DVD script fees."


    Bill Domingo''s face remained unchanged, but his heart was cold. This low condition is unacceptable!


    "New Internet media..." Ronan pondered a little, and said, "You can also talk about one percent of the issuer''s revenue."


    Bill Domingo fell into a brief silence.


    Ronan¡¯s conditions, compared to the requirements of the screenwriters¡¯ union, dropped from the sky directly into the Mariana Trench.


    Fortunately, the past sharing projects have basically not changed much, and the problem is not big. Video tape revenue is now better than nothing. The 1% distribution revenue share of TV channels can be discussed later, and how much will increase a little.


    But in terms of DVD and new media channels, bargaining is too heavy.


    The writers¡¯ union has not thought about the peripheral derivatives channels, nor does it receive support from the labor association. However, in terms of the copyright income that the writers can participate in, the highest income is currently DVD and new Internet media led by Netflix. .


    The screenwriters¡¯ union requires a 15% share of the total revenue.


    In terms of new media and DVD, Ronan cut 0.5% and 1.5% respectively, not to mention the total revenue share.


    The former is the issuer¡¯s revenue share, and the latter is the producer¡¯s revenue share.


    Copyright revenue can be divided into three parts as a whole: channel, distributor, and producer. If you remove the two aspects and calculate the revenue on one side, how much will you reduce?


    "I will tell you the truth." Bill Domingo said: "Such a condition, the screenwriters union cannot accept.


    Ronan spread his hands: "Then we don''t have to negotiate privately."


    If there is not enough interest, why does Relativity Entertainment risk offending the producer union and negotiate with the screenwriters union alone?


    Bill Domingo is still trying his best to fight for: "Mr. Anderson, you also worked as a screenwriter for the first time. Knowing the hardships of this industry, how many screenwriters have put in effort without getting the corresponding reward? Is this fair?"


    To be precise, the treatment of screenwriters in Hollywood is unfair. Ronan knows this, but he cannot stand as a screenwriter, even if he has been a screenwriter before: "Sorry, Bill, I am a producer, Thousands of employees of Relativity Entertainment are responsible."


    The differences between the Producers Union and the major trade unions have nothing to do with fairness and justice.


    In this meeting, the two sides did not reach any agreement in the end, and the differences were not so big.


    At the end of October, the division and disintegration strategy of the Producers Union played a role. New agreements were reached with the Directors¡¯ Union and the Actors¡¯ Union. With the signing of a new framework agreement between the two unions and the Producers Union, the Hollywood Union of Trade Unions ceased. Existence, most of the trade unions have died down, and the big trade union organization which is really still fighting against the producer union, only has one screenwriters union left.


    The directors¡¯ union and the actors¡¯ union and their respective members still verbally support the screenwriters¡¯ union, but this kind of verbal support is basically equivalent to zero.


    After the producer union made some appropriate compromises, the two unions once again abandoned the screenwriters union as they did 20 years ago.


    The new agreement proposed by the screenwriters union was unacceptable by the producer union.


    To put it simply, this new agreement involves a series of issues such as hiring, dismissing, treating, compensating the screenwriter and how to sign the screenwriter.


    Among them, financial terms are one of the focal points of the negotiations between the two parties. They mainly include two aspects: on the one hand, it is stipulated that film and TV producers must pay more than a certain minimum wage to the screenwriter; on the other hand, it is stipulated that TV shows or For the omni-channel income earned by movie rights, screenwriters must increase the share of accounts.


    The screenwriters¡¯ union is also well-founded. The entertainment industry is now the most profitable. In the last fiscal year, Hollywood¡¯s eight entertainment media companies, including the DreamWorks of Relativity, which dominate the film and television markets, had operating profits of nearly $56 billion. , More than 80% of the screenwriters of the screenwriters union work in these eight companies.


    The total profits of these eight companies have doubled in the past ten years and continue to grow. The screenwriters union believes that the entertainment industry depends on the content created by the union members, which has promoted the global growth of entertainment media companies and online video With the rapid rise of distribution, companies that control content have repeatedly profited from it, and screenwriters should take a share of this unprecedented prosperity.

 Chapter 1067： General strike

    Like all industrial strikes, Hollywood screenwriters hope to fight for more profits and rights, but strikes are only means, not ends.


    Once strikes, it means that a large number of trade union screenwriters will be unemployed for a long time and have no source of income.


    Therefore, after the producer union broke the union union by means of disintegration and disintegration, the screenwriters union also attacked everywhere, wanting to fight for more rights and interests for itself in a similar way.


    Even the animation studio was lobbied by them.


    "Some time ago, a deputy director of the screenwriters union found Pixar Studio."


    Standing in front of the premiere theater, John Lasseter looked at the huge poster of the mouse not far away and said to Ronan: "I hope the screenwriters at Pixar Studios can participate in the upcoming strike."


    This is the North American premiere of Ratatouille. Affected by the recent trend, the premiere is somewhat deserted, especially the number of guests.


    Ronan asked, "How do you think about it?"


    John Lasseter replied: "The employees of Pixar Studios currently have no screenwriters union members. Since we have enjoyed the rights of the screenwriters union, naturally we have no obligation to protect the screenwriters union."


    He then asked, "Is this strike inevitable?"


    Time has entered November, and the producer alliance has done what should be discussed and concession, but the conditions between the two sides are still as far away as the sky and the earth. Ronan understands this very well and directly said: " A strike is inevitable."


    John Lasseter asked again: "The script work of Pixar Studio has been completed ahead of schedule under your instruction, and it will hardly be affected."


    Ronan said: "Everything is business as usual, we will not be affected too much."


    Relativity Entertainment, under his control, has made sufficient preparations, and the scripts of all the projects that are ongoing and to be promoted next year are finalized.


    And for foreign-purchased scripts produced by Non-Relativistic Entertainment, the relevant authorization was obtained when the contract was signed. In the absence of the screenwriter, Relativity Entertainment has the right to modify the script.


    This is also a common situation. After film companies buy the copyright of the script, they often make major changes.


    The most typical, "Nationwide Superman Hancock" starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron, was originally a romance script, and later changed into a science fiction action movie by Sony Columbia.


    Entering the VIP room of the theater, Jessica Felton, who was chatting with Ed Camel¡¯s wife, walked over.


    "I heard them say just these few days?" Jessica Felton asked.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Although the screenwriters union has not yet given the final notice, there is a high probability that the strike will be officially launched next Monday.


    Jessica Felton is a pure producer after all. Although she refuses the persuasion of the screenwriters union, she sympathizes with the screenwriter somewhat. After all, sympathizing with the weak is a universal situation.


    She whispered: "The two sides can''t make any more compromises."


    Ronan shook his head slowly and firmly: "Everything else can basically reach agreement, but DVD and new media revenue... The difference is too big. The screenwriters union also knows that 15% is absolutely impossible. In that negotiation, they reduced it to 5%, but this is still unacceptable to us."


    Take "Transformers" as an example. Currently, DVDs are selling well all over the world. There are a total of two signed screenwriters. According to the new requirements of the screenwriters union, these two screenwriters have already received nearly $5 million in share.


    This has not yet calculated the income of new media such as network on-demand.


    Given the general conditions of Hollywood and the film and television industry, how is this possible?


    Jessica Felton asked curiously: "The bottom line of the league..." She then realized that the question was wrong: "When I didn''t ask."


    Ronan did not answer either. In fact, the senior executives of these large and medium-sized companies have already reached a tacit understanding. They should try their best to reduce the share ratio required by the screenwriters¡¯ union to less than 1.5%, and limit the income of the producers. Inside.


    It is only natural that the negotiation broke down.


    It is impossible for the producer alliance to make too much concession, because within the 20-year period of the big framework agreement, it will have to coordinate and negotiate with various trade union organizations every three years, and make certain adjustments based on the specific conditions of the previous three years. .


    These unions, which are not mascots, are really too much trouble for the management.


    The management does not want to make concessions. The laborers think they should get more, and even think that the importance is above the actors. The huge differences cannot be reconciled.


    In Ronan''s view, the strike is not entirely a bad thing. It may make some people in the screenwriters'' union calmer and clearer.


    A fact that cannot be ignored is that the average income of the screenwriters¡¯ union is very high, because there are many well-known screenwriters who are paid well, but most of them do not earn much. Coupled with the common overdraft consumption habits of Americans, once the strike time is longer, the first thing to support It''s certainly not the major Hollywood companies that can''t help.


    The screenwriters union may remember that they will face a bottom-up backlash and have to consider the conditions of the producer union.


    The Producers Union dared to put forward such a condition, so that the negotiations between the two sides broke down, and watched the screenwriters union launch a strike. Of course, there was a certain degree of confidence.


    As for the actors¡¯ union and director¡¯s union, they will definitely support the screenwriters¡¯ union mentally and verbally, and how to make money physically or physically.


    Of course, it is not ruled out that directors and actors will really stand with the screenwriters¡¯ union.


    After all, this is Hollywood, the largest concentration of liberals in the United States.


    But Ronan has made preparations in advance, and the film and drama projects under Relativity Entertainment will not be affected much.


    Jessica Felton did not ask Ronan about the screenwriters'' union, and took him into the theater.


    Pixar Studios became a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment''s third animated feature film, and officially entered the North American theater.


    Even a trivial person has the power to dream, even if he is just a mouse living in the gutter.


    This film breaks people¡¯s inertial thinking. It takes the mouse millet as the core character of the film, and hopes to end the life of picking up trash to eat. He can become the chef of the top restaurants in Paris and personally make the most delicious dishes.


    From a toy with life ("Toy Story") to a monster that was frightened by a little girl who wandered into their world ("Monster Electric Company"), and then turned into a little fish lost in the ocean ("Finding Nemo"), a family of superheroes who want to live a normal life ("The Incredibles"), and a young and vigorous race car running wild on "Route 66" ("Cars").


    Pixar, which represents the world''s top animation technology, consistently presents unique stories full of emotion and visual stimulation one after another.


    The technology demonstrated by the Pixar studio is still at the open level for this industry.


    The complexity of Ratatouille is no longer comparable to that of Toy Story more than a decade ago.


    Most of the toys back then were of various regular shapes, and the material was just plastic. The various foods in Ratatouille already had a variety of different textures, soft and hard, and they had to be combined with computer animation. The difficulty of making things feel edible.


    The reputation of this film is very good, but the subject matter and themes are somewhat cold, and the market response is not much better than the previous animated feature films.


    Three days after the opening of the first weekend in North America, "Ratuitouille" got $51.17 million in box office in 4,211 theaters.


    This is also the worst box office of the animated feature films produced by Pixar Studios since entering the new world.


    Art is always elegant and belongs to a small number of people.


    Pixar Studios has been successful in a number of animated feature films before, and in the praise of the critics, it is inevitable that it is somewhat artistic. Even if it has always adhered to the original concept, it has been somewhat influenced by high art in the creative process.


    There is one thing that is undeniable in the entire world film market today. Once you pursue elegant film art, you will always gradually get away from the market.


    In some ways, this is not a bad thing. Pixar Studio will also look at its own problems.


    The ability and mind of these people can''t be underestimated.


    On the day when the box office data for the first week of "Ratuitou" in North America was released, a strike that swept Hollywood took place.


    In order to fight the Producers League, the two major screenwriters unions in the United States called on their members to strike at the same time. On November 5th, nearly 12,000 screenwriters gathered in the Hollywood area and began a strike parade along the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard.


    This massive strike parade immediately attracted the attention of the United States.


    The last collective strike by the screenwriters¡¯ union was in 1988 which lasted for 22 weeks and caused more than US$500 million in losses to the entire industry. This strike will inevitably bring greater suffering because of the entertainment industry. Now it has grown into a behemoth. According to statistics from many institutions on Wall Street, the entertainment industry can account for about 10% of the U.S. economy, including the surrounding chains.


    From the perspective of the overall strategy of the future, Hollywood manufacturers with the six major companies as the main body will not easily compromise.


    A batch of film and television dramas inevitably become temporary victims.


    On the day the strike started, all talk shows had to be suspended immediately because there was no screenwriter.


    In the following days, some film and television projects that lacked sufficient preparation had to be suspended.


    "Twenty-Four Hours" announced the cancellation of this season, becoming the first unlucky TV series; Tom Hanks invested in the "Da Vinci Code" sequel "Angel and the Devil" because the script could not be completed on time. The second postponed, it became the first A bad movie.


    Then, the screenwriter of "007: Quantum Crisis" launched the crew, and the project was temporarily suspended and joined the ranks.


    DreamWorks was also affected. Spielberg and Peter Jackson¡¯s major drama "The Adventures of Tintin" was temporarily shelved...


    Even so, the Producers League still showed a tough attitude.


    Because of the intervention and matchmaking between the Washington authorities and the Labor Association, even if the Producers Union sits back at the negotiating table again, it has not made any concessions and the strike continues.


    The continuous strike did not affect the Relativity entertainment too much, and "Thor" was released as planned.

 Chapter 1068： Divinity

    If you have to find a word to describe the superhero movie "Thor", most people will have the same choice-my brother abuses me thousands of times, and I treat my brother like first love!


    Marvel Entertainment has operated and is currently operating six movies including "Iron Man", "Hulk", "Thor", "Iron Man 2," "Captain America" ??and "Avengers".


    Among them, the first two have been released, the middle two have been completed, and the latter two are still in the shooting stage.


    The holiday file has kicked off. Two weekends before Thanksgiving, "Thor" was officially released.


    If Iron Man is a second-tier superhero in Marvel¡¯s superhero comics, Thor can barely be classified as the third-tier.


    In this era, any film that wants to attract enough audiences needs publicity and momentum.


    The eggs in "The Hulk" have won a lot of attention for Thor, and Embassy Pictures¡¯ pre-screening publicity is also very strong.


    For example, there has been a hype in the news recently that the film¡¯s protagonists Jason Momoa and Jessica Alba are in love.


    These two people often appear hand in hand in the sight of entertainment reporters.


    For example, use the "Avengers" which is widely followed by fans to build momentum.


    In an interview, Jason Momoa specifically mentioned this film, calling the script of "The Avengers" "incredible". He said: "Everything in the script and comic book about the Avengers It¡¯s huge. You have these huge, important superheroes, and you fill these huge, important superheroes into a small space. I¡¯m reading the script, it¡¯s heavy, everything is It¡¯s such a big deal, oh my goodness, I told director Jos Weiden, I don¡¯t know how you will make this film, but I¡¯m very excited to be one of them, let¡¯s start a big fight."


    Also, in view of the "best" successful hype that has ever been released in each of Walt Disney''s Marvel superhero films, Ronan''s impetus is that Embassy Pictures also used a similar approach.


    "The North American trial screening received rave reviews, and the second "Iron Man" was praised!"


    "Los Angeles Times" and "Hollywood Reporter" and other media gave an average of 90 points.


    The former blows: "This is a wonderful comeback from Marvel comics. We are very happy to see Thor appear on the big screen again, wait for next year''s "Avengers".


    "Hollywood Reporter" and other public relations media are also very acclaimed: the wonderful action scenes and sometimes funny plots in the film make people look forward to "Thor", and they are also reminiscent of the previous "Iron Man". In addition to surprises, people are surprises.


    Similar to all kinds of carefully crafted news emerge in endlessly.


    Although only two films have been released, the Avengers have gained a lot of fame thanks to the basis of comics and the vigorous promotion of Relativity Entertainment.


    Something called Marvel Dafa has gradually taken shape.


    In mid-November, all the Avengers participated in the premiere of "Thor". Such a film adapted from Marvel''s third-line heroes also attracted the attention of countless fans, especially closely linked to "The Avengers" , It makes this film more eye-catching.


    Marvel wanted to create a **** and bring the **** into the world, so Stan Lee started from Norse mythology and used this hammer-wielding Nordic mythological character to set off a new page in adventure action comics.


    Most people are more familiar with Greek or Roman mythology, and very strange to Norse mythology, but the gods in Norse mythology are relatively more like human beings.


    The film itself has nothing to say, a typical Hollywood screen hero routine.


    The story of "Thor" can also be classified as a family drama. The gods in the story have shortcomings like ordinary people or other Marvel comics superheroes.


    Although most of the characters in the film are mythical figures, the story still describes a human conflict that has occurred since ancient times: a reckless brother can¡¯t wait to prove to his father that he has the ability to inherit the throne; a jealous brother plots to take the throne Throne; and a girl who helps the hero see the world from a new perspective.


    The survival of the royal family, the fatal revenge, the consequences of arrogance, these story elements are worth narrating in any world.


    In the Avengers Project of Marvel Entertainment, Thor is the founding member of the Avengers, the strongest superhero group in the world.


    Compared to the previous movie, the heroes and heroines of Thor have all changed.


    The strong Australian man didn¡¯t know where to sledgehammer when the film was being prepared. He waited until the filming was over before he showed up in Hollywood.


    Ronan knew it because Lindsay Bill¡¯s "Hunger Games" crew chose Chris Hemsworth as the supporting actor.


    There is no male lead in that series, it is a complete female lead movie.


    In this "Thor", Thor himself may seem a bit boring, but the villain Loki''s personal charm is amazing.


    In the Avengers project, the villain is not taken seriously.


    Strictly speaking, these superhero movies are a bit similar to the level BOSS in online games. The audience only cares about **** the BOSS. As for the background and story of the BOSS itself, not many people pay attention.


    Just like the dungeon game mode that is carried forward in "World of Warcraft", players only pay attention to how to fight the BOSS, what equipment will be dropped, the story background, etc., most people brush the dungeon more than a dozen times, and may not always take a look.


    The villain of the Marvel superhero movie will still be facialized and even funny. Compared with other villains, Rocky is arguably the most charming villain in the first stage of Marvel.


    The audience will watch it with gusto.


    Similarly, Tom Hiddleston, who played Rocky, also signed a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment.


    This contract is not only for movies, but also for TV series.


    For Tom Hiddleston, who doesn''t have much name, the long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment is a rare opportunity.


    Relativity Entertainment uses a large number of newcomers with limited price and appeal, and signs long-term contracts, which also saves a lot of money in the future.


    Nowadays Hollywood stars are not as "valuable" as they were in the 1990s. This is undoubtedly a fact recognized by Hollywood, but this does not mean that some stars earn less than before.


    There is a consensus in Hollywood, that is, if you want to get a high salary, you should play the sequel to the big-selling commercial film.


    Although Marvel¡¯s films are nominally independent, many of them can be grouped into sequels. In fact, the sequels of previous Marvel superhero films are deeply troubled by the actors¡¯ pay.


    The most typical one is "X-Men 3: Last Stand". The production cost of this film is as high as more than 200 million U.S. dollars. The bulk of the expenditure is the pay of the actors and actresses. The pay alone almost crushed the film. Budget.


    The main reason is that the contracts of the main actors are signed one by one.


    With the success of the role and the particularity of the sequel movie, the protagonists dare to pay much higher than their own market price. The production company wants to continue the production, but they can only accept high pay.


    The market response of "Thor" is not bad. Although it is not as exaggerated as "Iron Man", it is also a qualified popcorn movie.


    On the first Wednesday of the first North American painting, Thor, who was not so much attention and popular in Marvel comics, took away 69.09 million US dollars in box office from North America.


    Even though the film¡¯s reputation is not very good, it still attracts a large number of fans.


    Such a film without any star actors joining, to achieve such brilliant results in a short period of time, it can be said that it is not a big miracle in Hollywood.


    The success of "Thor" not only injected a shot into the box office after the film was released, but also laid the groundwork for next year''s "Iron Man 2" and "Captain America" ??and even "Avengers."


    Driven by relativity entertainment and various technical and commercial interests, superhero movies have become the most perfect digital technology models. Different styles of screen spectacles are staged in turn, which seems to lead the audience on a roller coaster, flying from one climax to another.


    Will the audience get bored with superheroes? The answer is yes, just as they were tired of cowboys, singers, robots and aliens.


    But it will take more than ten or twenty years at the earliest.


    As a contemporary myth, as long as there is interest, the story of superheroes will certainly continue to be told until the whole society and culture are changing.


    Therefore, it is the commercial interests that shape the superhero, and the audience needs to give them a godhead.


    Whether Superman or Batman, Iron Man, Spiderman is actually a projection of the real world in another parallel universe.


    In the future, the world of superheroes will become larger and more real, and it may also be darker and chaotic.


    The second weekend in North America, which is the weekend before Thanksgiving, Walt Disney¡¯s rare super production in recent years was released. The princess movie "Magic Romance" starring Amy Adams and combining animation and live action is in North America. Open painting.


    Amy Adams has also become the oldest princess in Walt Disney''s history.


    Although the family¡¯s princess movie is more suitable for the atmosphere of Thanksgiving, "Enchanted" seems to have been affected by the poor conditions of Disney in recent years. The North American premiere weekend only received $31.12 million.


    "Thor" won the box office champion this week.


    The box office of this superhero movie is relatively stable. The box office of the next weekend dropped by less than 50% compared with the first weekend, and it received another 36.74 million US dollars.


    Ten days after the release, the North American box office of "Thor" has reached 131.1 million U.S. dollars. It is not difficult for the North American box office to exceed 100 million in the end.


    Overseas also opened paintings this weekend. In many countries and regions in Europe and Latin America, it topped the box office champion, with an overseas box office of US$123.41 million in the first week.


    Accompanying the big box office sales of movies, there are various peripheral derivatives, from toys to comics, and the revenue of Relativity Entertainment is amazing.


    Compared with dramas like "Sunshine Girl", superhero movies are on the periphery and there are too many products that can be operated.


    Commercial success has become the norm for Marvel movies.

 Chapter 1069： Self-help

    The sun slowly sinked into the horizon, the sky gradually dimmed, and the lights in the manor were all on in an instant. In the brightly lit restaurant, the housekeeper Nikia brought the servants to bring out plates of exquisite meals from the kitchen.


    Jessica Felton directed the servant to put the meal on the table according to her plan.


    Tonight is Thanksgiving, Jessica Felton and Ronan spent the first Thanksgiving together, so she has to arrange it.


    Cranberry moss jam, sweet potato, corn, pumpkin pie, baked into golden bread, and various fruits and vegetables.


    The indispensable turkey is still in the oven and will be served when the dinner starts.


    These are all dinners specially prepared in the kitchen according to Jessica Felton''s request.


    Of course, Jessica Felton didn''t cook any meals herself, because she knows herself that what she makes is not poison, but few people can eat it.


    Nikia brought the servant to bring the meal for the second time.


    Jessica Felton sets the table in the style of her hometown.


    "Fruits and vegetables are on the periphery." In order to reduce the troubles of the servants, Jessica Felton asked the two servants who brought the big pumpkin: "Is the pumpkin hollowed out? "


    The middle-aged maid replied: "It has been emptied."


    Jessica Felton pointed to the dining table and ordered: "Put the pumpkin in the middle of the dining table." When the two servants put the pumpkins, they said: "Pumpkins put the dried fruits without shells. Nikia, Where¡¯s the candle you prepared? Put one on top of the pumpkin and let Ronan light it when the meal will start."


    Nikia took the candle and came to the table, erected the candle in the slot reserved in advance, and asked, "Is this your custom?"


    Jessica Felton said: ¡°It¡¯s the people from my hometown, combined with some habits in Mexico, evolved, and passed on for decades. I¡¯m not very clear about the details. My parents were on Thanksgiving Day. The dining table is arranged like this."


    Although it felt a little strange, Nikia didn''t say anything, and prepared Thanksgiving dinner exactly in accordance with Jessica Felton''s idea.


    Jessica Felton looked at the table with satisfaction, and asked Nikia: "How long will the turkey get better."


    Nikia said, "You can bring it up anytime."


    Jessica Felton asked curiously: "How did Ronan spend Thanksgiving before?"


    Nikia thought of the beautiful women who had been passing by, and said insincerely: "It''s the same as usual."


    Jessica Felton did not ask any more, and said: "Bring the turkey up, I''ll call Ronan."


    A few minutes later, Ronan, accompanied by Jessica Felton, walked into the restaurant. The first thing he saw was the large pumpkin in the center of the table.


    "I remember Halloween is over." Ronan came to the table.


    Jessica Felton took out a small and exquisite lighter from his pocket, stuffed it into Ronan''s hand, and said, "Go ahead and light that candle."


    Ronan couldn''t figure it out: "What custom is this?"


    said that, he still lit the candle according to Jessica Felton''s words.


    Dinner also started. Ronan picked up the knife, sliced ??the roasted turkey into dark brown, and carefully sliced ??Jessica Felton into thin slices.


    Jessica Felton has been looking at Ronan, with a charming smile on his beautiful and delicate face.


    is the smile of happiness and love.


    Then, she also picked up the knife, cut bread and pumpkin pie and other foods, and put them in front of Ronan.


    Seeing the cut turkey meat in front of him, Jessica Felton said, "Thank you, dear."


    Ronan would take Chinese marinade and salt and pepper with a smile, sprinkle it on his plate of turkey, and ask, "Want to try it?"


    As a native of Southern California, Jessica Felton didn''t like these. She fetched cranberry moss jam and said, "This is better for me."


    Food tastes vary greatly depending on the region. Some people¡¯s mouths are super delicious, while others may be very toxic.


    This is the simplest and most common phenomenon.


    Therefore, Ronan has never allowed Jessica Felton to adapt to his tastes, anyway, he has the conditions, and the kitchen is just a piece of cake for different tastes.


    Ronan swallowed the roast turkey in his mouth, pointed to the candle on the pumpkin lantern, and asked, "My dear, what is this for? Why haven''t I seen such a Thanksgiving custom in Southern California?"


    "I don''t know exactly what it is for." Jessica Felton told the truth: "It is roughly related to blessings and the like. My hometown will do this on Thanksgiving, but it is only limited to my parents. The customs of the town where I live are different if I leave that town."


    Ronan nodded, expressing his understanding. When living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there were too many cases like this. For example, weddings and funerals are important for one person. Not to mention the difference between a city and a city, sometimes two neighboring villages. The customs are different between.


    For example, in the two villages across the river, the custom in the south is to hold weddings in large numbers.


    The custom in the north is to hold a funeral. A funeral for half a month costs more than 100,000 to 200,000 yuan.


    Many people have returned to poverty because of marriage, and many have returned to poverty because of funerals.


    "What do you think?" Jessica Felton asked.


    Ronan recovered and asked, "I rarely hear you talk about your parents."


    Jessica Felton said simply: "They live in a small town in San Diego and have a good time. I will visit them every two months."


    Luo Nan raised the cup: "I wish them happy and healthy."


    "Thank you." Jessica Felton raised the glass and touched Ronan.


    Ronan didn¡¯t ask about Jessica Felton¡¯s parents again. There are a lot of old people here, and there are also a lot of independent people. There are even a considerable proportion of people who rarely contact their parents after they reach adulthood, like Jie There are not many people like Sika Felton who do not live in the same city as their parents, but visit their parents regularly.


    In a warm atmosphere, the two enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner and then went for a walk in the garden together.


    The sky is completely dark, the sky is good tonight, the bright moon is in the sky, and the ground is full of brilliance.


    Walking on the garden path covered with moonlight, on both sides are blooming irises, and the faint fragrance of flowers is constantly floating, which is very romantic.


    The two held hands tightly, and no one spoke to break the rare peace and warmth.


    They all know very well that it is not easy to get together, and they cherish it very much.


    Mature people, although they don''t have the desperate impulse when feelings erupt, they know how to get along better.


    In this world, the more violent feelings that burst out at the beginning, the faster they end.


    The sudden ringing of the telephone ring broke the tranquility and warmth between Ronan and Jessica Felton, and the musical ringtones spread far and wide in the empty garden.


    Ronan reluctantly took out his cell phone, looked at the number, and said, "Tom."


    Jessica Felton knows who this Tom is, one of Ronan¡¯s best friends-Tom Cruise.


    Luo Ann walked a few steps forward alone, and then answered the phone: "Hi, Tom, something?"


    "It''s okay." Tom Cruise didn''t sound very emotional: "I''m depressed after drinking and I want to find someone to chat with."


    Ronan thought that today is Thanksgiving, and asked: "Are you alone tonight?"


    Although he retired from the ranks of lumberjacks, Tom Cruise is still a very active lumberjack. With his reputation and ability, it is not difficult to find someone to spend Thanksgiving night together.


    Tom Cruise said in a low voice: "I had an appointment, but I received a call in the afternoon. Nicole Kidman invited my lonely ex-husband over to spend Thanksgiving with her and her current husband. The interest was gone, and the appointment was turned off."


    Ronan really didn¡¯t know what to say for a while. In this place in the United States, similar situations are not uncommon. If the relationship is good enough, it¡¯s normal for a couple to invite a partner¡¯s ex as a guest, but more often they happen. To the child''s family.


    Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, do they really want to entangle themselves for a lifetime?


    "You know, Ronan! I''m going crazy, I''ve had enough!" Tom Cruise''s voice is not too high, but he speaks quickly: "I''m so sick and want to vomit!"


    Ronan could only relieved: "Calm down, Tom. Calm down, it''s useless to be excited."


    There was silence on the phone for a while, and Tom Cruise¡¯s voice returned to normal: "I¡¯m all ill. Ronan, I see... No, I just have to think about it, blonde, fair skin, tall, as long as Thinking of this kind of woman makes me sick..."


    This kind of reaction Ronan can fully understand that under Nicole Kidman''s tireless efforts, Tom Cruise has suffered from ex-wife syndrome.


    Tom Cruise''s questioning voice rang in his ears: "Ronan, what should I do? Am I out of help?"


    Hearing the successive questions, Ronan thought for a while, pretending to be serious, and said, "Tom, I''ll give you a suggestion to help yourself."


    "What advice?" Tom Cruise asked.


    Ronan said in a very solemn tone: "Go and find a black **** a date."


    "Uh..." Tom Cruise over there understood the cold joke, couldn''t help but laughed, and said, "By the way, what did Will say about Sister Williams? I don''t want to turn off the light. Can see the teeth."


    Tom Cruise improved significantly, and said, "Is there something tonight? How about we go to the bar?"


    Ronan said: "You can ask Will, I won''t be with you."


    Tom Cruise understands: "Well, a good man who loves, let''s accompany his girlfriend."


    Hanging up, Ronan put away his phone, returned to Jessica Felton, and said, "Wait in a hurry?"


    Jessica Felton shook her head: "It''s okay."


    Ronan said simply: "Tom is in a bad mood, I have a few more chats with him."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "Let''s go, let''s go back."


    "Well, go back." Ronan pulled her up and left: "This is such a beautiful night, we can''t waste time, we must cherish every minute and every second."

 Chapter 1070： no way

    On the weekend after Thanksgiving, Ronan didn''t worry about Tom Cruise, and specially brought Jessica Felton to visit.


    "Hi, Ronan." Tom Cruise hugged Ronan, and then nodded to Jessica Felton: "Jessie, you are welcome over."


    Jessica Felton smiled back and said, "I wanted to come and visit you a long time ago. I only have a chance today."


    Tom Cruise said, "Sit down."


    Ronan and Jessica Felton sat on the couch together, and asked caringly: "Are you better?"


    "Much better," Tom Cruise said.


    The sound of footsteps suddenly sounded. Someone came downstairs. Before anyone arrived, the voice came: "Tom, are there any guests?"


    A brunette girl wearing a white loose T-shirt and jeans walked downstairs. After seeing Ronan, she quickly said, "Hello, Ronan."


    This is a Latina. Ronan often saw him next to Tom Cruise two years ago, smiling and nodding: "Hello, Petunia."


    The person who came down was Tom Cruise¡¯s ex-girlfriend, Spanish movie star Penelope Cruz.


    Penelope Cruz exchanged a few more words with Jessica Felton, and then the two women went elsewhere.


    Ronan asked curiously: "You got back together?"


    "I don''t know for the time being." Tom Cruise obviously didn''t think about it: "On Thanksgiving night, I went to a nightclub for a drink, met Petunia, and then came back together."


    Ronan has been accustomed to seeing Hollywood break-ups and break-ups, and these cannot be more common.


    Tom Cruise said again: "I told her... how do you say, I have been in love for several years, and she is not blonde and white."


    Ronan said, ¡°Don¡¯t take things too seriously. If she likes to talk about it, let her talk about it.¡±


    Tom Cruise sighed and said, "I''m not as open-minded as you. Maybe one day, I really can''t bear it."


    Ronan said the fact: "That''s more to her heart."


    Even if it is unbearable, what can Tom Cruise do? After all, this is a society with laws. Nicole Kidman is not an unknown person. In addition to lip-synching, Tom Cruise can at best sue Nicole Kidman.


    It is conceivable that the entertainment media and paparazzi across the United States must be more excited than they are beaten up and will chase these two people and related news frantically.


    Tom Cruise is not stupid. After thinking about it, he understood Ronan''s meaning, and said, "I can''t do anything with her, but Keith Urban is not necessarily."


    Ronan shook his head slightly, and instead of talking about this topic, he asked, "Have you reached a final agreement with Brad Bird?"


    "The contract has been signed." Tom Cruise briefly introduced: "Originally, "Mission Impossible 4" will begin preparations after the new year, but the screenwriters'' strike will have some impact and may have to be delayed until after the strike Preparation. My production company has also reached a new agreement with Paramount Pictures on investment and sharing. Funds from Dubai will invest in this project, and the crew will have a long time to shoot in Dubai."


    Ronan said: "The Arabs are very rich."


    Tom Cruise laughed: "By the way, I went to the UAE some time ago and I heard a lot of legends about you back then."


    Ronan smiled: "I and the Abu Dhabi Consortium are voluntary cooperation and win-win."


    Speaking of the Abu Dhabi consortium, Tom Cruise said: "This is also our old neighbor. Their Manchester City team recruited for the past two years, intending to compete for the supremacy of the Premier League and Europe from Manchester United."


    "It''s a good thing to have competitors." Ronan said the truth: "Don''t forget, in the past two years, many people in Manchester United have been purged because of the many honors and lack of fighting spirit."


    Tom Cruise complained: "How long have you not been to the scene to watch a Manchester United game, and have not paid attention to the specific affairs of the Manchester United club?"


    Ronan said frankly: ¡°I read the financial reports every quarter and are reviewed by multiple professionals. Manchester United is on the right track and I don¡¯t need to participate in specific matters anymore.¡±


    At present, Manchester United have achieved their three consecutive Champions League titles.


    In the past two years, a lot of things have happened in the Manchester United team. Many players who lack motivation have left the team either actively or passively.


    In addition, there are veterans like Giggs, Scholes and Gary Neville who have retired.


    However, the strength of Manchester United did not decline but rose instead. The mental attributes and fighting spirit of the team¡¯s signature alphabet Luo have always been questioned. Messi and Iniesta have also been the main force of the team.


    It is a pity that the lack of self-control King Dong did not bring up after all, and he has been living a career of constant rental in Manchester United.


    As for the head coach, Ferguson has already planned to retire after 2010. After several years of experience as the head coach of Hertha Berlin, Klopp has obvious skills and will be the first candidate to succeed in the future.


    This team does not need Ronan to bet too much energy.


    There are many buyers seeking Manchester United clubs. For example, the Qatar consortium offered a price of 2 billion pounds.


    However, Ronan has no shortage of funds for the time being, and there is no plan to sell Manchester United in the short term.


    Of course, if the Arabs are willing to pay a price of more than three billion four billion pounds, Ronan, Tom Cruise and Will Smith will not be unsold.


    Ronan saw Tom Cruise in a normal mood and did not stay at his house for a long time. He soon left with Jessica Felton. Penelope Cruz, like a hostess, has always been enthusiastic about Luo. Nan two people arrived at the gate.


    got in the car, Ronan asked, "Go home or?"


    Jessica Felton glanced at Penelope Cruz, who was walking back, and said, "Go back." She couldn''t help a woman''s natural gossip: "Tom used to be with Penelope Cruz. Boyfriend?"


    "Yes." Ronan also glanced over there, "I remember it seemed to be a breakup in 2004."


    Jessica Felton said: ¡°It¡¯s actually a good idea for Tom to find a fixed girlfriend and ask her to have a fight with Nicole Kidman.¡±


    Ronan thought for a while, and said, "Nicole Kidman will win this kind of thing, no matter how noisy it is."


    Jessica Felton was originally a member of the Hollywood circle. It is not difficult to figure out the truth. She shook her head and said, "Ex-husband and wife, why bother to such a situation."


    "Okay, let''s not talk about these annoying things." Ronan changed the subject: "We won a round of table tennis yesterday, and we have not yet decided the winner. Go back and continue."


    Jessica Felton raised her eyebrows: "Okay."


    Ronan solemnly said: "There is a rule that must be stated well. It is a foul for a big ball to touch a small ball!"


    During the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend, despite the release of many new films, "Thor" did not suffer much, and the box office trend remained stable.


    After spending the third weekend in North America, "Thor" had a cumulative North American box office of 163.25 million US dollars and a global box office of 333.58 million US dollars.


    "Thor" is the same as the "Hulk" which has been downgrade. In the end, it is possible to recover all the investment only by relying on the global box office share.


    The next ten or twenty years may be the best era of superhero movies.


    Within the scope of Hollywood, musicals, westerns, epics, and action movies have been leading the way for more than ten years, and finally it is the turn of the comic superhero movie.


    This is also inseparable from the development of the social environment.


    There is an unavoidable fact in Hollywood today, that is, the sharp decline of original sci-fi movies is accompanied by the rise of superhero movies.


    Since 1977, science fiction movies have been Hollywood''s box office darlings, and countless classic commercial blockbusters have been born in this genre. Now, this position is gradually giving way to superhero movies, which are adapted from comics that once swept the United States, and are a mixture of action, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction. They are slowly becoming a global take-all commercial movie.


    People in the city need a new kind of hero that is more gorgeous, exaggerated, and magical than before, and has a richer and more secret heart. This kind of hero must transcend the shackles of the mechanical and electronic ages and become a new myth, carrying the new The dream of Superman, Batman and later superheroes fulfilled all this.


    More importantly, this kind of superhero can be produced in large quantities and continuously on an assembly line, and there are various types of styles to choose from.


    Especially in the United States, where the economy continues to be sluggish after 9/11, the public needs new and fleshy screen heroes that will bring them a sense of security, bring back the American spirit, and bring shining modern technology and fashion worship objects~www.novelhall com~ With the success of Marvel movies one after another, the trouble that hit movies almost never miss has also fallen on Marvel Entertainment-copyright issues.


    Stan Lee is recognized as the father of Marvel''s superheroes, but there was another person whose contribution was no longer under him. If Jack Kobe had not died in 1994, he might also have such a name in the Marvel series. number.


    Jack Kobe is one of Marvel¡¯s veterans and an important assistant to Si-Lee. He has participated in "Fantastic Four", "Hulk", "Captain America", "Iron Man", "Thor" and other superheroes. The creation of the character is one of the creators of the Avengers.


    At the end of November, Jack Kobe¡¯s descendants and their lawyers held a press conference and declared that they would file a lawsuit in the Los Angeles court to sue Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, demanding that they terminate the copyright of the comic characters created by Jack Kobe and suspend the The preparation and shooting of "Avengers", and share the profits brought by the previous movies.


    Jack Kobe¡¯s descendants put forward a total of forty-five lawsuits for terminating copyrights. The copyrights and proceeds of many characters including God Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Spiderman, etc. will be redistributed.


    A movie is super hot, and the income including the box office can only be described as hot. Many people who are not at all concerned want to get together and have a bite.


    In the Marvel superhero movie, this is not surprising at all.


    The huge benefits can attract too many people.


    As an experienced company, Relativity Entertainment will certainly not interrupt the plan just because of this.

 Chapter 1071： Perfect ending

    Relativity Building, Ronan¡¯s office.


    Kevin Fitch said with a serious face: "The lawyers of Jack Kobe''s descendants contacted us privately and expressed the possibility of reconciliation..."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "How much does it cost?"


    "Six million dollars in compensation." Kevin Fitch said directly: "There will also be comic adaptations of Marvel Entertainment and Jack Kobe-related movies in the future, each with a 2% North American box office share."


    This case looks a bit like a lawsuit between Tolkien''s son and New Line Pictures about the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, but it is essentially different.


    "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, New Line Pictures concealed income, and Tolkien''s descendants did not get the dividends stipulated in the contract.


    Ronan asked: "Is there a problem with the contract between Marvel Entertainment and Jack Kobe?"


    He remembers that after the Stan Lee incident occurred in the past few years, all the contracts left behind by Marvel comics involving copyright and revenue have been reviewed.


    Kevin Fitch immediately replied: ¡°After this incident, the company¡¯s legal advisory team reviewed all the contracts signed between Marvel and Jack Kobe that year. There was no contract issue with our film adaptation. They just met. Money is open."


    He said in detail: "These works of Jack Kobe back then were created for the company, so all copyright belongs to Marvel. According to the copyright law, if Marvel assigns a screenwriter or painter a job, let him create a Adding a comic story for a new character, or drawing a comic based on the description of the character, and paying for the screenwriter or artist to complete the task, the publishing company owns the copyright, not the screenwriter or artist."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Since there is no copyright issue, don''t give in."


    There are endless copyright lawsuits, let alone Ronan, and all Hollywood companies are having headaches.


    Kevin Fitch said: "The probability of them winning is extremely low."


    "Let the legal advisory team deal with it." Ronan made a decision: "Pay attention to guiding the direction of public opinion."


    Kevin Fitch said, "Okay."


    Ronan rubbed his forehead. Marvel superhero movies are selling well, which is bound to be accompanied by various troubles.


    There is also "Avatar" to be released next year. I remember that there were quite a few people who jumped out to sue James Cameron and the production company.


    This kind of thing cannot be completely avoided, because no one knows who will jump out after the movie is released.


    As for whether James Cameron borrowed other people''s works on "Avatar", it doesn''t really matter. As long as there is no real evidence, this is James Cameron''s original work.


    Apart from anything else, is there any relationship between the previous "Hunger Games" and "Inception" and the island country works?


    This is really the benevolent see the benevolent and the wise see the wisdom.


    But in Hollywood, they have nothing to do with each other.


    As a film company, I don¡¯t look shameless and don¡¯t look at issues selectively. How can I get stuck in this circle?


    Ronan turned the topic to Marvel Entertainment''s film projects, and asked: "Several film projects have not been affected by the screenwriter''s strike?"


    "Not much impact." Kevin Fitch said quickly: "Iron Man 2 and "Captain America" ??have both finished filming. The post-production of the former is about to be completed, and the latter has also moved to the post-production stage. Will affect."


    He thought about it, and then said: "The Avengers has entered the filming stage. The script has been finalized a long time ago, and the script is relatively simple, and there is no difficulty in modifying it. During the filming process, Jos-Weeden will be competent.


    Ronan reminded: "You have to control the dynamics of the crew."


    The theme of the film is very simple, that is, the earth has suffered an unprecedented devastating blow, S.H.I. Alliance" to fight side by side and work together to defend the earth.


    The story of the Avengers saving the earth can be said to be very clich¨¦d, but it is a popular type.


    "The Avengers" is completely different from traditional Hollywood sci-fi movies. This film does not even need the stories that sci-fi movies rely heavily on. The whole film has almost no story at all. It is a bunch of super freaks from independence to teamwork. Then a process of crazy spawning.


    In other words, this film is far more important than telling the story.


    Where is the script and setting of "The Avengers"? Is the story good? Does the character fullness have meaning? The answer is definitely no. Its most successful place is that for the first time many superheroes with different personalities and superpowers, and from different worlds, are harmoniously placed in one universe.


    This kind of movie also has an advantage, that is, the audience is very familiar with the characters, because they have seen the previous movies, so there is no need to explain or interpret these characters in this movie, the film can be very direct Cut into the plot and tell the story.


    Whether it is the character of the character or the position of the superheroes, it has long been a well-known fact.


    The second phase of the Marvel Avengers project has also entered the formal preparation phase, and the second phase will be opened with "Iron Man 3" directed by Jon Feiru.


    Then there will be "Thor 2," "Captain America 2" and "Black Widow" independent films. The "Black Widow" independent film will further talk about the battle with Hydra, and finally lead to "Avengers 2."


    There is also a "Galactic Dance Team" that has little to do with "Avengers 2."


    As for the sequel movie of "Hulk", Marvel Entertainment and Kevin Fitch are also planning.


    Frankly speaking, as the number one hitman among the Avengers, the Hulk''s abilities are too powerful. In addition, the movie does not use the world view of comics, the Hulk is not suitable for continuing to develop on earth.


    The new Hulk movie, plans to send Hulk into the universe.


    "Galactic Dance Team" is an important step in the Marvel series of movies to expand the world view to the universe.


    In addition, Marvel''s drama series are also under development. Kevin Fitch is planning "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and Joss Weiden will serve as the director of the first season after completing the "Avengers".


    These film and television projects are the guarantee of Relativity Entertainment''s revenue.


    In December, Relativity Entertainment still has two movies to be released.


    As the awards season kicks off, as the only movie that Relativity Entertainment has really won awards this year, "Slumdog Millionaire" will be screened in Los Angeles and New York at the beginning of the month.


    David Fincher¡¯s "Sunshine Girl" is obviously not a Hollywood dish. Embassy Pictures will declare an Oscar for the film, but will not spend resources on it.


    Therefore, "Slumdog Millionaire" has become the only Oscar live-action film contestant of Relativity Entertainment this year.


    This film participated in the Cannes Film Festival in May, perhaps because of the subject matter, or the film has a strong commercial flavor, and it didn''t get any results in the Cannes Film Festival competition.


    But this does not affect the award season of Embassy Pictures for its operations in North America.


    There is a very obvious phenomenon in the American film circle and even in the Western film circle. For non-Western films, especially films from countries and regions with large ideological differences, the more they reflect ignorance, backwardness, poverty, social chaos and class antagonism. , The more praise it can get in the Western film circle and various international film awards.


    There are even many foundations that provide funding and other assistance to directors who specialize in shooting this type of film.


    This phenomenon has not disappeared.


    Hollywood is no exception.


    "Slumdog Millionaire" has gained excellent media and professional reputation since the screening.


    "Time" even praised it: This is a movie that is admirable, a dazzling, bright, lively, slightly dark but romantic movie, which immediately makes people feel happy.


    "USA Today" is also a big blow: a 100-point movie is unforgettable, rare in a century.


    "Slumdog Millionaire" is really good, full of entertainment, has a typical Hollywood-style romantic legend, can bring the audience a happy and satisfying movie journey.


    But it¡¯s still a bit far from the 100% movie.


    However, American media and critics like this kind of film.


    Compared with traditional award-winning literary and artistic movies, "Slumdog Millionaire" is much more commercial and entertaining. In addition, the reality show "Millionaire" has a wide audience in the United Kingdom and the United States, and the film scores are not bad. In New York and Los Angeles, there are a total of ten movie theaters, and the average box office in the first weekend reached $30,000.


    In terms of word-of-mouth, the overall media rating of this film is as high as 82 pointsThe freshness of rotten tomatoes is 97%.


    As for whether this year''s Oscars can get a heavyweight award, in addition to operation, it depends on luck.


    DreamWorks has never had a heavyweight harvest for several consecutive years after three consecutive Oscars.


    After two consecutive weeks of screenings, the reputation of "Slumdog Millionaire" has not declined at all, but it has been well received, and various film critics association awards have also been won.


    The theory of relativity entertainment has a wealth of experience in impacting the Oscars. In the past ten years, apart from DreamWorks, it is the biggest winner of the Oscars, even the Weinstein brothers can¡¯t compare.


    This film focuses on award-winning. Another film released this month by Relativity Entertainment is a purely commercial film and a sequel.


    On the third weekend of December, "Hurricane Rescue 3" opened in North America with 3985 theaters.


    This is the last movie of Relativity Entertainment in 2007. Liam Neeson, who saved the world and saved the air, starred in Agent Bryant for the last time.


    Because the first two films have laid a good foundation, Liam Neeson can barely shoot action scenes. "Hurricane Rescue 3" has achieved good results, with a box office of 55.61 million US dollars on the opening weekend.


    The box office in North America exceeded US$45 million in production costs in the first week.


    "Hurricane Rescue 3" sold at the box office in the first week, which also gave Relativity Entertainment a nearly perfect ending to its 2007 movie project.


    Liam Neeson ended his journey to save his daughter, and then he will start a new rescue in the air.

 Chapter 1072： Self-exile

    In the year that will pass, the movie with the highest single income in Relativity Entertainment is Pixar¡¯s "Cars". The global box office share plus various offline channels, as well as peripheral derivatives and licensing revenue, have brought a total of nearly 1.4 billion dollars in revenue.


    The single highest-grossing film does not count as the "Dark Knight" cooperating with Warner Bros., this honor belongs to "Transformers", and its global box office is as high as 882.47 million US dollars.


    "Transformers" has achieved great success, and the sales around it are actually not much worse than "Autobots", but unlike "Autobots", the film''s multiple income relativistic entertainment has to be shared with Hasbro.


    Therefore, the income of Relativity Entertainment on this project is not as good as "Autobots".


    In order to sell peripherals and toys, in the second part of the preparation, there will be many new Transformers characters, such as Hercules, Robot Dog, Horizontal Cannon, Flying Over the Mountain and so on.


    Optimus Prime will also appear in the final battle of the film with a brand new image.


    Relativity Entertainment can proudly announce that in order to sell peripherals and toys, we really fight!


    In terms of TV series, apart from the accident of "Grey intern", which continued to cooperate with ABC TV, all the TV series produced by Relativity Entertainment were handed over to Netflix streaming media. Among the newly launched solo dramas, the best response is "Power of game".


    Netflix streaming media can¡¯t wait to place orders for the second and third seasons of Shahai Entertainment.


    Other sequels like "The Big Bang Theory" and "Breaking Bad" can only be described as super popular, and the data such as word-of-mouth and on-demand is not in the "Game of Thrones" at all.


    The success of these dramas also proves that if web dramas want to win the hearts of the audience, scaling up is one of the elements for success.


    Relativity Entertainment is also constantly developing new solo dramas for Netflix streaming media. Compared with movies, dramas have more room for original types of operations.


    It is well known that even if the original movie is well made, the chance of hitting the street is quite high. Adapted movies or sequels often appear to sell badly.


    Audiences tend to be more tolerant of episodes, and the proportion of episodes in originality far exceeds that of movies.


    This actually provides a new model for Hollywood, which has also been reflected in recent years.


    Major Hollywood companies frequently adapt past successful episodes into movies, such as "Mission: Impossible" and "Thunderbolt Angel".


    Relativity Entertainment is also preparing to cooperate with Sony Columbia in this regard.


    Similarly, popular movies can also be adapted to TV series. Based on movies, TV series naturally have a certain audience.


    Compared to other Hollywood counterparts, Relativity Entertainment is faster in this category.


    The "Stumbling Block Project" that has already begun preparations is a typical example of this, and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", who is doing copywriting, can also belong to this rank.


    In addition, with the release of "Hurricane Rescue 3", Agent Bryant¡¯s trilogy of rescue has temporarily come to an end, and Shahai Entertainment and Netflix Streaming Media are also preparing to adapt this popular movie series into a series.


    Like the "Stumbling Block Project" to the "The Bourne Shadow" trilogy, the "Hurricane Rescue" episode is not a continuation of the movie trilogy, but the story of Brian Millsted when he was young.


    At that time, Brian Mills had not retired.


    Of course, the story of the episode will continue the "Hurricane Rescue" model, with rescue as the theme, and each season will tell a big rescue event.


    As Hollywood¡¯s most unpleasant father, Brian Mills will continue to contribute a lot of income to Relativity Entertainment for a long time to come.


    There is another person who can not afford to offend, the famous John Wick.


    This super killer movie project, Ronan has already started planning, the first two scripts have been written and registered copyright, only when the time is right, he can enter the formal preparation stage.


    The first choice for the actor is still Keanu Reeves.


    Although he was a member of Hollywood¡¯s 20 million club a few years ago, as a weird Hollywood star, Keanu Reeves has basically lived a self-exile life in recent years, occasionally starring in movies, such as Warner Bros. "The Detective of Hell" and "The Untouchable Lovers", are far from reaching expectations.


    Hollywood is a star-making factory that can produce the most dazzling stars in the world.


    Similarly, Hollywood is as forgetful as the audience. A star chooses a work attitude that is almost self-exiled, and it is impossible to stay in the top cafe.


    Stars like Charlize Theron, when the movie is not going well, they can still use endorsements and fashion to brush their presence and try to maintain their position.


    Keanu Reeves? Hippies are not popular these days.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Keanu Keeves now has a hard time wanting $10 million in salary.


    Perhaps, John Wick will become Keanu Reeves''s most successful movie after the "The Matrix" trilogy.


    Relativistic Entertainment has basically maintained a stable trend, and has promoted the film and television project plan in an orderly manner. In this awards season, it will continue to promote public relations for "Slumdog Millionaire".


    Although this film has won a lot of praise, it is difficult for anyone to predict the follow-up development in this chaotic awards season.


    Because of the screenwriters'' strike intensified.


    After a number of Hollywood movie and television projects were suspended due to the screenwriters'' strike, on December 18, the screenwriters union announced that it refused to write lines for the Golden Globes and boycotted the Golden Globes.


    The Hollywood Foreign Press Association had no choice but to cancel the Golden Globe awards ceremony in January next year and announce the results directly in a press conference.


    This caused a huge shock both inside and outside the Hollywood circle.


    Many people are beginning to worry about the Oscars next year. If the Oscars are also cancelled, it will not only be a loss of money, but also the face of Hollywood.


    The major Hollywood companies are well prepared. The producers¡¯ union rejected the conditions of the screenwriter¡¯s union, which reflected the will and interests of the large and medium-sized Hollywood companies.


    If the strike lasts for three months, the major Hollywood companies may lose about 300 million U.S. dollars. However, under the terms of the screenwriters¡¯ union, they may lose 3 billion U.S. dollars in the next few years.


    The senior executives of major Hollywood companies held another meeting. They were basically in agreement with each other. Even if the strike continues, they will not easily give in to the screenwriters¡¯ union.


    The Producers¡¯ Union and the Screenwriter¡¯s Union not only failed to make any progress at the negotiating table, they broke down again.


    This strike hurts the interests of the entire industry. Compared with the producer alliance backed by major companies, the screenwriters union will bear greater pressure.


    Correspondingly, if the strike continues, the income of more than 10,000 screenwriters will remain unchanged.


    After the news that the negotiations broke down again, it attracted the attention of the United States.


    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally couldn¡¯t sit still. They met with representatives of the Producers¡¯ Union and the Screenwriter¡¯s Union, and wanted to get the two parties back to the negotiating table to reach an agreement as soon as possible.


    Unlike Hollywood¡¯s major production companies¡¯ unhurried and competitive negotiations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is most worried about the suspension of the Oscars. This is Hollywood¡¯s largest decorative facade, and no one wants to see it. It happened.


    With the Golden Globe Award before it, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences simply announced the cancellation of the nominees luncheon and directly changed it to a press conference to announce the nominations.


    Worrying that the Oscar awards ceremony will be suspended due to the screenwriter¡¯s strike, they have made two preparations for this. If the strike continues at that time, the college will launch an emergency party.


    The rotating chairman of the Academy also visited the top 15 companies in Hollywood, hoping that the management would take the lead in making concessions and reaching a new agreement before the new year.


    But it was rejected without exception.


    The Washington authorities are also making efforts. The country¡¯s more sensitive economic situation cannot withstand the torture of a prolonged strike. Hollywood has been tied to Wall Street for many years. There have been accidents in Hollywood, not only the entertainment industry The industry will have problems, and even directly cause turmoil on Wall Street.


    The producer alliance has always been tough. This is a necessary attitude to the outside world, even if the companies and people including Ronan and Relativity Entertainment are ready to make concessions.


    Breaking the screenwriter''s strike can only be made by the Producers Alliance to make certain concessions. There is no other way.


    Similarly, the conditions of the screenwriters¡¯ union cannot exceed the bottom line of the employer.


    For any industry to operate normally, both employers and employees must abide by the "rules of the game" that recognizes each other''s fairness. The tens of billions of dollars in profits in the entire entertainment industry every year ~ www.novelhall.com ~ share a slice of the pie to the screenwriters, it seems natural and proper. .


    But capital is inherently profit-seeking, and moving the cake of commercial groups is undoubtedly digging meat from capitalists.


    Major companies are not charitable organizations, and when capital touches on benefits, it has a ruthless side.


    Hollywood''s larger companies have turned their attention to overseas and non-union screenwriters, and even hired screenwriters from the UK and Australia.


    In addition, the support of the actors'' union and directors'' union in the industry is more verbal.


    Under the leadership of the Washington authorities and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, both labor and management are sitting at the negotiating table again, but the negotiations have basically made no progress.


    In some respects, this is also a huge rebound that the Hollywood film and television industry has long ignored against screenwriters.


    The producer alliance is actually under pressure, and listed companies are facing pressure from shareholders.


    The turmoil in Hollywood, coupled with the seemingly stable economic situation in the United States, which has actually become sensitive, is directly reflected in the stock market.


    Listed companies like the Big Six in Hollywood, although their stock prices have not plunged, they have suffered setbacks.


    In contrast, Relativity Entertainment, a company with a simple shareholding structure, stood firm, and there was good news.


    December 20, 2008 is a time for Netflix to remember the company¡¯s history.


    After successfully operating and listing, after several years of rapid development, the overall market value of Netflix exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars for the first time, and firmly stood above the 100 billion market value!

 Chapter 1073： 0 billionaire

    Just after the New Year, Netflix held a New Year reception, which is not only a routine event, but also a celebration of the company''s market value exceeding 100 billion.


    Looking at the United States, companies with a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars, but I just want to talk about a few. General Electric and Exxon Mobil, ranked at the top, have a market value of more than 300 billion.


    In terms of market value alone, Netflix even surpassed the shareholders and investors of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch.


    However, market value does not represent the true strength of a company.


    A black Bentley car parked in front of the hotel. Ronan took the lead to get out of the car, then turned around and took Jessica Felton from the car and walked towards the hotel door together.


    Jessica Felton dressed up tonight and immediately attracted a large number of reporters at the door.


    The security staff isolates journalists from multiple professional media such as entertainment, finance, and social affairs, but cannot stop them from asking questions.


    "Mr. Anderson!" The cluttered questions frequently spread here: "The market value of Netflix is ??over 100 billion U.S. dollars. What do you think?"


    Someone almost yelled out: "Mr. Anderson, are you very excited to become the first rich man ever to have a worth of over 100 billion US dollars?"


    Ronan said nothing, and took Jessica Felton''s hand and walked towards the hotel door.


    There are also reporters who even Jessica Felton did not let go: "Miss Felton, is it stressful to become the girlfriend of a billionaire?"


    "You are with Ronan Anderson, is it because of his money?"


    "Will you get married?"


    asked a variety of questions, even some entertainment reporters asked too much.


    Although these issues have encountered the contempt of financial and social current affairs colleagues, entertainment reporters do not care at all.


    Their bottom line is far lower than their peers.


    But Jessica Felton has enough insight over the years and has accumulated a lot of experience in dealing with media reporters in the work she has been engaged in. Without saying a word, she silently followed Ronan into the hotel.


    Immediately a Netflix staff came over and led them along the red carpet towards the banquet hall.


    Jessica Felton tidied up her long skirt a little, and whispered to Ronan, "They are like a pack of wolves."


    Ronan also lowered his voice and praised: "The main reason is that you are too beautiful."


    Jessica Felton was self-aware and told the truth: "The main reason is that you are too rich. Oh, the richest man in the United States, the richest man in the world, the first billionaire in history, the most successful investor in the world... This series of titles makes me a little dizzy."


    "Don''t care about this." Ronan said calmly, "I am still me."


    Jessica Felton understood the meaning of this, and nodded slightly: "I know, so I have always been at ease, and I have never bothered about it."


    After nearly ten years of editors, post-producers and producers, she has also accumulated a net worth of millions of dollars.


    has enough money by itself, so I won¡¯t worry about money naturally.


    Anyone with enough life experience knows very well that there are too many problems in this world, all about money.


    The two entered the banquet hall, and Mark Randolph, CEO of Netflix, who greeted the guests, immediately greeted him and shook hands with Ronan.


    "We did it!" Mark Randolph held Ronan''s hand tightly, thinking of the situation when Relativity Entertainment had just acquired Netflix, and said, "I didn''t expect that we did it so soon!"


    Ronan smiled and said, "You and the entire management team are indispensable."


    After a few casual chats, Ronan took Jessica Felton into the banquet hall, and people came to say hello in an endless stream.


    There are too many people who want to establish a relationship with Ronan.


    Steve Jobs walked over with his wife at this time. The two greeted Ronan and Jessica Felton, and they divided into two small circles.


    "Congratulations, Ronan." Steve Jobs grew older.


    Ronan laughed: "It should be congratulations to us."


    Steve Jobs said: "It turns out that I was not mistaken. Netflix is ??my most successful investment."


    Just as Steve Jobs¡¯s biggest asset source was Disney¡¯s shares, today¡¯s Jobs¡¯s most valuable asset is also Netflix¡¯s shares.


    Ronan said seriously: "Netflix will not disappoint."


    Steve Jobs nodded slightly, and said, "What I care most about now, when will Netflix''s market value exceed $200 billion?"


    Ronan is very confident: "It will definitely be, but it will take time."


    He had some vague impressions, as if when Steve Jobs passed away, the market value of Apple was about $200 billion.


    "Today, Netflix is ??already a leading company in the Internet industry." Steve Jobs said: "The business is developing rapidly, and other companies may not even catch up in the short term."


    He asked curiously: "Most of Netflix''s main business originally came from you. Ronan, you always have so many ideas, I want to hire you as Apple''s chief creative officer."


    Ronan did not answer him, but instead asked: "How is Apple''s second-generation mobile phone development?"


    Steve Jobs vaguely said: "It is under development and testing. I am not sure when it will go public for the time being." He suddenly asked: "Apple is preparing to issue a batch of bonds, Ronan, you are a shareholder of Apple. interest?"


    Ronan knew about this, Goldman Sachs was the dealer of this batch of bonds, and Jobs¡¯s wife Lauren was the middleman.


    Laurena Jobs once worked at Goldman Sachs as a fixed income analyst. This relationship has brought the two companies closer together.


    Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, etc., are currently typical Apple blows and Netflix blows.


    Of course, capital is ruthless, and when they have greater interests, they will also change their positions.


    After chatting for a while, the Steve Jobs couple went elsewhere.


    Ronan just fetched a glass of water for Jessica Felton, and Robert Iger appeared in front of them.


    "Good evening, two." Robert Iger looked at Jessica Felton: "Jesse, can you lend your boyfriend some time?"


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "Of course." She turned to Ronan and said, "I''ll talk to Mary for a while."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Go."


    Waiting for Jessica Felton to leave, Robert Iger said: "I have checked carefully. The problem with Lehman Brothers should be very serious. It has not been made public yet, but they are sad."


    Ronan asked: "What plans does Goldman Sachs and other investment banks have?"


    Robert Iger whispered: "They are happy to see their competitors finished, they may be ready to push and grab a hand."


    "You are professional in this area." Ronan is very aware of Robert Iger''s ability. He is a good player in mergers and acquisitions: "Find the right time and negotiate with Lehman Brothers."


    Robert Iger said: "As long as the price is right, they will not stop selling."


    Ronan said: "This is the best way. The plan will always be realized step by step."


    Robert Iger smiled like a Mickey Mouse: "I have the staff and funds ready." He saw several people and reminded: "The people from Goldman Sachs are here."


    Lloyd Blankfein stretched out his right hand towards Ronan before he came close: "Ronan, you haven''t been to New York for a long time, have you forgotten my old friend?"


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "I was thinking about inviting you to a party in California. It''s too cold in New York now."


    Both of them laughed, like old friends they haven''t seen for a long time.


    Lloyd Blankfein smiled slightly and said, "Ronan, your investment vision is so good that it is shocking. I won''t say anything about Netflix. You are the key to having a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars. Other investments The returns are also generous. Let me imagine, Apple, Amazon, and Google. How many times did your investment in these three companies return?"


    These are all listed companies, and it will be clear if you look it up a little bit. Besides, there are so many wealth magazines in North America that specialize in statistics.


    Ronan is also not humble: "I always believe that the Internet is a sunrise industry that will create the value accumulated over the years in traditional industries at the fastest speed."


    Lloyd Blankfein solemnly said: "Now, I believe this too." He said with some compliments: "Congratulations again, the world''s first billionaire."


    Ronan waved his hand: "The people outside talk about it, forget it, there is no need between us."


    Lloyd Blankfein said with a smile: "Goldman Sachs has a market value of only 80 billion U.S. dollars, and your finances alone far exceed the entire Goldman Sachs."


    "Is this comparable?" Ronan asked deliberately: "The assets in the stock market are all imaginary, and the resources in Goldman Sachs''s hands are real."


    This is not a compliment but the truth.


    The two chatted for a while, and Lloyd Blankfein said: "We should push the Netflix network over 200 billion US dollars as soon as possible."


    Ronan said directly: "That needs to expand investment."


    If Netflix wants to continue its rapid development, it must maintain the mode of burning money.


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "Goldman Sachs is very interested in increasing investment in Netflix."


    Ronan is very clear that just like Apple and Goldman Sachs in the past, Goldman Sachs will continue to act as Netflix for at least a period of time because it is in their interests.


    "We will create a myth together," Ronan said.


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "Goldman Sachs and Netflix, and Relativity Entertainment, will be the best strategic partners!"


    Ronan would naturally listen to this kind of words, and would not take it seriously.


    Within a short period of time, there will be no problems with the cooperation between the two sides, but he is also staring at Goldman Sachs and has never let his guard down.


    Behind, Ronan met several Netflix investors and chatted with representatives from Conscat and AT&T.


    Netflix can have today, and the technical support obtained after cross-shareholding with these two groups also has a considerable relationship.


    Especially by borrowing the channel of Conscate, Netflix streaming has also successfully entered the cable television market in Latin America.


    The atmosphere of this grand event tonight is very lively. Many people and companies have participated in the wealth myth created by Netflix. For now, every shareholder and investor of Netflix is ??a big winner.

 Chapter 1074： Who will pay

    In 2008, the trend of economic slowdown in the United States became more and more obvious. The strategy of using the real estate industry and financial means to boost the nation''s economy has begun to show various sequelae.


    No matter how good the strategy is on the Washington side, Wall Street can make a facelift.


    Since the end of last year, the early subprime housing credit crisis has erupted, and investors have begun to lose confidence in the value of mortgage securities, triggering a liquidity crisis.


    Excessive borrowing under the slack signature tolerance standard also prompted a huge economic crisis to emerge from the US mortgage bubble.


    Fannie and Freddie, who looked good in the past, are about to become explosive barrels.


    In the eyes of very tall people like Ronan, although this explosive barrel only ignited the fuze temporarily, it could explode violently at any time.


    Who can be responsible? Who will pay for this?


    Of course, Wall Street has to borrow from the crisis to make money. Large companies like Relativity Entertainment will certainly not be taken advantage of, and the Washington authorities are not stupid.


    Therefore, in the end, all Americans must pay the bill.


    For the middle class in the United States, it is like a person sitting on a bucket of explosives, and the smallest hiccup must be avoided.


    However, many of them are not very worried, because the Washington government and Wall Street experts are doing everything possible to fool them: the situation is very good, and the economic crisis will not happen!


    Even if many people don''t believe the experts, there is actually no good way. Too many people get into the big hole that Fannie and Freddie can''t jump out of because of real estate problems.


    When the Washington government was vigorously developing the real estate industry, they flicked with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Wall Street, telling the middle class that a family is only warm.


    When the real estate market turned into a quagmire, they not only took the lead in running away, but also stripped off the last clothing of the latter and plunged into the quagmire.


    As an Internet company with sufficient user and business support, Netflix has not been greatly affected at present, and it is still thriving in the stock market.


    After the overall market value exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars in December, Netflix¡¯s stock price continued to rise as the business of Netflix entered the Japanese and Korean markets in mid-January.


    In less than a month, the market value of Netflix has risen from US$100 billion to US$110 billion.


    Compared with the once almost pure streaming media company, Netflix, which now concentrates multiple businesses, can be said to be generally optimistic about its prospects.


    Netflix develops steadily. As the parent company of Relativity Entertainment, it is more stable than Netflix.


    Driven by Ronan, coupled with the already determined plan, internally prepared for a long time, with sufficient cash flow and appropriate response measures. In addition, in recent years, almost all of them have been taking the road of independent investment in production and distribution. The intricate relationship between guarantees and debts will not have much impact in the future.


    Of course, the economic crisis is social in nature, and it is impossible to say that it has no impact.


    In the past, Hollywood had a myth-in every economic crisis, Hollywood is a place where the storm cannot spread.


    During the Great Depression of the 1930s, a quarter of Americans were unemployed. People still counted steel to watch the latest movies. People hid in movie theaters because they escaped the reality. The movie industry thrived, and Hollywood didn¡¯t. It is thriving after being hit.


    But the times have changed. Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood of the last century. Major production and distribution companies have become members of media groups, and media groups with complex industry revenues must not escape this. Financial turmoil.


    What Ronan and Relativity Entertainment prepared is to minimize the negative impact.


    As of mid-January 2008, Relativity Entertainment has held US$20 billion in reserves.


    Compared with previous years, Ronan has been closely connected with Wall Street since Netflix went public, and he has learned more about Wall Street. Combined with his few memories, he has already lit the fuse and will explode at any time. There are also relevant considerations about the impact of the economic crisis on Hollywood and Wall Street.


    One result is completely predictable. Wall Street Capital will inevitably withdraw from Hollywood in large numbers. The honeymoon cooperation period between the two parties ends. Many banks no longer invest in the high-risk film industry. Many Hollywood companies have to cut down some projects. Reduction also means underemployment, which will eventually be reflected in every class that makes up Hollywood.


    Therefore, during the recent period, Robert Iger has been frequently traveling between Los Angeles and New York, contacting many investment institutions, and when Wall Street funds were fully withdrawn, he got what Relativity Entertainment wanted.


    Hollywood¡¯s current focus is not on Wall Street and the emerging economic crisis. The almost irreconcilable contradiction between the screenwriters¡¯ union and the producer league is the most troublesome.


    In the context of the screenwriter''s strike, the Grammys and the Golden Globes have been suspended.


    Both announced the winners directly through the press conference.


    On the Grammys, Adele of Big Machine Records became one of the winners of this year, and one person took home three golden phonographs.


    Taylor Swift is just the same as before, not particularly recruiting Grammys.


    For the Golden Globe Awards, "Slumdog Millionaire" won the best drama film, and the Coen brothers won the best director for "Old Nowhere".


    Somewhat unexpectedly, Rachel McAdams won the best actress in a drama category with "Sunshine Girl."


    With the passage of time, the situation of this awards season has gradually become clear. The biggest competitor of "Slumdog Millionaire" is "Old Nowhere", a collaboration between Paramount Classics and Disney''s Miramax.


    The two films will compete fiercely for best director and best film.


    On the actor award, the two young Indian actors of "Slumdog Millionaire" have no competitiveness at all, and Embassy Pictures did not apply for performance awards for them.


    There are still many black actors in Hollywood waiting to win the Oscar for performance. The identity of the two Indian actors determines that their chance of winning the Oscar for performance is almost zero.


    Uncle Hei hasn''t got enough, the third brother wants to grab it, don''t you squirt to death?


    In terms of best actor, Daniel Day-Lewis has an obvious advantage. This famous Hollywood acting school seems to be ignorant of the world. He claims that all his energy is dedicated to acting and film art, but he is also a smart man.


    Daniel Day-Lewis has moved to Los Angeles for temporary residence since the beginning of November, and he has not left once during this period, and is fully preparing for the Oscar public relations.


    A person who only relies on performance and film art cannot get the three best actor statuettes.


    In terms of best actress, as Rachel McAdams unexpectedly won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, and entered the shortlist for Best Actress for the Screen Actors Guild Award, it seems that there is an impact on the best actress. Posture.


    This is not impossible, after all, her biggest rival, Marion Cotillard, is a French actor.


    Embassy Pictures also made appropriate adjustments based on the latest situation, and began to devote certain resources to Rachel McAdams.


    "Sunshine Girl" is still released in North America, and its reputation has been maintained. The North American box office is trending steadily, with a total of US$151.28 million.


    Perhaps it was a similar experience, and Rachel McAdams'' performance was well received.


    Although it is very difficult for the film to be nominated for Best Director and Best Picture Oscar due to the theme and three perspectives, Rachel McAdams has a certain hope to hit the performance awards.


    And what hindered her from winning was not the three-views of the film, but her role in the film was a bit too beautiful.


    Oscar has never liked actresses who are too dazzling.


    Even with some adjustments, the public relations strategy of Embassy Pictures is still to give priority to guaranteeing "Slumdog Millionaire" before considering the issue of the best actress in "Sunshine Girl".


    If you want to win, Rachel McAdams must also increase investment and think of ways.


    According to news from the Embassy Pictures, the Australian actress has been very active since entering the awards season. As a female star who has fought countless bayonets from the bottom, Rachel McAdams is not easy.


    There is also a best supporting actor that has something to do with relativity entertainment.


    Because of the relationship between Shahai Entertainment and Warner Bros. and DC Comics for the "Dark Knight", the Oscar public relations of the best superhero movie in history, Relativity Entertainment also knows about it.


    Warner Bros. declared the best supporting actor for Heath Ledger.


    According to normal circumstances, there will be an extremely strong competitor-the supporting actor Javier Baden of "Old Nowhere".


    People who have seen "Old Nowhere" are all to the killer who wears a regular mushroom head, carries a new weapon like a fire extinguisher, kills people like hemp but hates blood, ignores the laws of the world but adheres to his own principles, and is taciturn but "a promise". I was extremely impressed.


    But the situation of this Oscar is very special. Javier Baden is not facing an ordinary competitor.


    How can the living rob the dead? With a simple sympathy point, Javier Baden is about to fall behind, and Heath Ledger¡¯s performance on the clown deserves to be wonderful and an Oscar for best supporting actor figure. On the previous page, Warner Bros. considered applying for an Oscar for Best Actor for Heath Ledger. If he could get this figurine, "The Dark Knight" would get rich returns.


    However, after considering all aspects, the best supporting actor was finally selected.


    After all, an award that can be thought of is better than simply getting a nomination.


    The curtain of 2008 has been opened, and Relativity Entertainment has also started a brand new year. Movies are the main business and screening is the foundation of industrial operations.


    After the successful 2007, Relativity Entertainment is not much different from last year. There are also nearly 20 movies that will be released in 2008, including "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" such top Hollywood productions.


    Determined by the relatively flat schedule in January, the opening movie of 2008 is still Uvi Bauer''s masterpiece.


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 Chapter 1075： Axe helps North America divide the rudder

    Because he did not participate in the premiere of "Life and Death Fight" last year, after receiving a call from Uvi Bauer this year, Ronan took the time to participate in the world premiere of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln".


    This spoof film, which can be classified as a superhero movie, is also the opening masterpiece of the "American historical celebrity movie universe".


    There is "The Demon Hunter Washington" at the back.


    "The shooting of this film is over long ago."


    In the premiere theater, Uvi-Bauer said to Ronan: "Post-production is underway and it will be completed in March as soon as possible. If the company schedule is right, it will be released in the second half of the year."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Uvi, you go to the Embassy Pictures to talk to Thomas. You can discuss the details."


    Ronan rarely asks about the specific matters of filming and distribution, and there is already a relatively mature and complete operating mechanism below.


    The investment in the film is limited, and the scale of the premiere is not large. Except for the main creators of the film crew and the stars who have worked with Uvi Bauer in the past, there are not many guests. Uvi Bauer said to Ronan when he had time. : "After filming "The Witch Hunter Washington", I also thought about the following movies."


    Ronan was very interested and asked, "Is the project confirmed?"


    "Basically determined, there are some changes." Uvi Bauer said with his brighter forehead: "Jefferson and Franklin will appear in "The Witcher Washington", and I plan to shoot "The Magister Franklin" in the next movie. ."


    This was not beyond Ronan''s expectation, after all, the two had talked before.


    "Franklin, Thunder Magister," Ronan said.


    Uvi-Bauer solemnly said: "Yes, Franklin will be a magister of the lightning system in the setting."


    Ronan nodded slightly and saw a big fat man.


    "Hello, Ronan." Harvey Weinstein greeted Ronan with a smile, with a lower posture: "Long time no see."


    Ronan shook his hand: "I didn''t expect to see you here, Harvey."


    Uvi Bauer also shook hands with Harvey Weinstein and greeted him, and then went elsewhere.


    Harvey-Weinstein said: "I met Uvi some time ago and accepted his invitation to come to the premiere. I have always been interested in this kind of spoof movie."


    These words are also quite true. The "Screaming and Screaming" series is supported by Harvey Weinstein, and finally can be approved by Emperor Gate Pictures.


    Ronan said: "The spoof movies of Relativity Entertainment also borrowed from the "Scream" model. He then asked, "Whether Weinstein Pictures will participate in this awards season?"


    Harvey Weinstein sighed softly: "This year is not going well. I originally thought that "The Mist" could gain something, but the box office and word of mouth were not satisfactory."


    Ronan knew about this movie, based on the horror film of the same name by Stephen King,


    "And." Harvey Weinstein''s words continued: "Quentin Tarantino''s film is also messed up."


    Ronan took the conversation: "I watched "Xing Fang". For a certain type of audience, it was really good, but it was too small."


    Harvey Weinstein has a headache: "The investment is high."


    Ronan said: "Maybe it can make a difference in the DVD market."


    "Ring Room" is composed of two typical cult films "Death Proof" directed by Quentin Tarantino and "Planet of Horror" directed by Robert Rodriguez, which imitates the last world in the 1960s and 1970s. The Mill movie.


    For some cult movie fans, this film is very exciting, such as the machine gun heroine in "Planet of Horror".


    But after all, the film was too niche, and it cost more than 60 million U.S. dollars to produce the film, and it was finally made into a rough mill movie.


    Harvey Weinstein said at this time: "I originally hoped that these two films could make it to this year''s awards season, but the result..." He paused, then said: "Miramax participated in "Old Nowhere" and "Blood The two projects of "Coming Soon" are all left by me before, because the copyright issue cannot be taken away and I can only miss it."


    Ronan smiled and said, "I missed this year, and next year."


    Harvey Weinstein said with a smile: "I have teamed up with Kate Winslet to prepare for a new movie and prepare for the next awards season."


    Ronan had a general impression. Kate Winslet was the one who made Harvey Weinstein''s Best Actress Oscar. Counting it up and down, Harvey Weinstein won the Oscar for Best Actress and Best Actress. Supporting actresses, far more than male awards.


    This actually explains the problem.


    Do the math, Gwyneth Paltrow, Judy Dench, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Kate- Winslet, Jennifer Lawrence...


    The former Harvey Weinstein can be said to be the ticket to the movie paradise, where there are good scripts, good opportunities, and reputation money that no one can refuse.


    But the wall fell and everyone pushed, and the tree fell and scattered.


    If you look at it from Harvey Weinstein''s point of view: You have **** with me in order to get Oscar, and now you are accusing me of sexual harassment, and you have to compensate?


    Hollywood is the epitome of this world, but it has infinitely expanded the world''s pursuit of fame and fortune.


    The experience of Harvey Weinstein was a lesson, and it was also one of the reasons why Ronan never thought about finding a Hollywood actress to be his official girlfriend and set up a vault.


    Climbing to the peak of Oscars through someone''s bed, and trampling the owner of the bed to death when turned back is no psychological burden to these Hollywood actresses.


    But in an environment like Hollywood, it''s hard to say whether these actresses are right or wrong.


    For people who have nothing but themselves, if you want to change their destiny, you really have to fight hard.


    Uvi Bauer has some essence, Lincoln as a protagonist, as a hero, of course he will die if he comes up.


    So, just a few minutes after the movie opened, Lincoln and his mother were killed by a vampire, so the murderous President became a literate vampire hunter under the guidance of a former vampire hunter.


    As for the villain, since there is Lincoln, vampires are of course the planters in the south.


    They maintain slavery not only because of their economic needs, but also because of their own blood-sucking needs.


    In fact, after watching more Hollywood movies, it is not difficult to find that most of the movies involving the Civil War set the characters in the South as the sympathetic party, not to mention the righteousness, but tend to the South in terms of emotion and character.


    This is related to the so-called humanistic thinking that Hollywood movies are always good at from the perspective of the winner.


    Probably, perhaps, perhaps, the Northern Army in those days also made many people uncomfortable.


    According to many records, the Northern Army went south for three lights. It is said that the saturated bombardment bombed the entire city of Atlanta and sank three meters.


    In short, don''t talk about anyone on either side.


    This film looks relaxed and stress-free, and the lens is focused on Lincoln.


    Having said that, what the audience wants to see is how Lincoln is a vampire hunter. It really depends on vampires. Hollywood is everywhere.


    Due to the limited investment in the film, the picture effect presented by "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" can only be said to be the level of a second-rate plasma film.


    But Uvi-Bauer has also accumulated a certain amount of experience through filming multiple game adaptations, and directly produced the movie by using the characters in the video game.


    In order to connect with the movie that follows, Lincoln got a seemingly ordinary axe in an abandoned manor in Virginia.


    This axe was left by Washington.


    The nonsense plot made the audience quite painful, even Washington pulled it out...


    As a result, the big axe of the cruel President became hungry and thirsty.


    This kind of film, just pay attention to a cool!


    Some people watch movies and pay attention to thoughts, plots, and so on, but there are always some movies that tell the audience through facts that when they achieve the ultimate in certain levels, the plot is not important at all.


    When Lincoln, wearing a gentleman''s hat and a decent suit, danced an axe left by Washington and flew up and down in unrealistically smooth movements, killing vampires, that kind of refreshment came to life.


    Lincoln played the axe out of flowers, constantly creating **** plasma feasts.


    Later, when Lincoln found that one person could not handle so many vampires in the South, he simply changed his route and entered politics. With the help of Washington''s big axe spirit, he became the chief of the United States.


    So, the coolest scene in the whole film appeared.


    The armed forces of the North and the South faced off. Facing the southern vampire army, the Northern Army was defeated and defeated again and again. In the most critical battle, Lincoln stood in front of the Northern Army.


    This is a world with a magical background. Lincoln, who has been blessed by Washington''s hunt for the devil, directly opened his hands in the attack of the Southern Army.


    A piercing arrow, thousands of troops come to meet!


    Attention! Attention! The Axe Gang officially opened the rudder in the United States! Sign up now!


    The history class is really boring. I can''t say that the Civil War ended with an axe!


    On the battlefield, the vampires were vulnerable to the slaughter of Wushuang Lincoln, and finally an inexplicable horror existed.


    The ancestor of the vampire, who claimed to be one of the rulers of the old days, descended on the vampire leader on the battlefield, that is, Lincoln''s mother-killer enemy.


    Absurdity, horror and blood, became the theme of the final battleLincoln¡¯s big axe was hungry and thirsty!


    He rushed up and fought a war against this terrifying existence that would destroy America.


    The critical moment has arrived, Lincoln lacks power!


    But at this moment, Lincoln is not fighting alone!


    Washington the Demon Hunter, Franklin the Thunder Magister, Arch Druid Jefferson and so on.


    Soul possession!


    At this moment, Lincoln is not only fighting for himself, his own people, and his own country, but also fighting against vampires around the world and fighting against the inexplicable terrorist existence in the world!


    It was not terrible to open the Wushuang Lincoln, but it was a pity that the ancestor of the vampire in the south who was immortal for thousands of years, waited for a thousand years, and was finally exposed to the sun, so unwilling to go to hell.


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 Chapter 1076： Human beings are never slaves

    Many historians in the United States have always had considerable doubts about how Arabraham Lincoln became the commander, because Lincoln was born in a very poor environment, and it was very difficult to enter the political arena in that kind of social environment.


    But "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" explains this perfectly!


    Because Lincoln is not fighting alone! He is holding Washington''s cherry falling axe and got the true biography of the Demon Hunter!


    In addition, the axe also has the enchantment of Franklin, the thunder magister, and the natural blessing of Archdruid Jefferson!


    Can someone who is so sturdy and open is not a winner?


    The commander is armed with special skills, holding a sharp axe, and turning into a superhero at any time to fight a vampire. What a...a **** plot!


    But at the end of the film, the audience was very excited and seemed to watch it very enjoyable.


    Besides, there are big easter eggs.


    Lincoln got into the carriage heading for the theater and slept halfway. There was lightning and thunder in his sleep. Washington with a large axe chanted: "Jefferson!"


    Arch Druid Jefferson stood on a string of vines, muttering words, green energy drifted from him to the front of Washington, and finally turned into a thorny vineman, tying up that group of terrifying and inexplicable huge flesh and blood monsters.


    "Franklin!" Washington chanted again.


    The Thunder Magister instantly released a kite, and the kite flew to the head of the struggling giant fleshy monster like lightning, and the metal kite string was wrapped around the monster''s head.


    Rumbling--


    In the thunder and lightning, thousands of lightning flashed from the monster.


    The light fell, and a strong figure leapt into the air, and the huge axe smashed into the head of the flesh and blood monster that was ignited by lightning.


    When Washington landed, it seemed that this jump had exhausted all his strength, and he could only kneel on one knee to catch his breath.


    The flesh-and-blood monster swelled, and the burning flame rose from the top of its head. Before he died, he seemed to want to blew himself up with Washington.


    When the explosion came, the flames went straight to Washington, and a figure suddenly jumped in front of Washington: "God is with Adams!"


    The white light formed a barrier in front of Adams and Washington, isolating the flame.


    The monster died and the battle was over. Franklin picked up the big axe and threw it to Washington.


    Washington took the big axe, looked at the comrades and partners around him, raised the axe and shouted deafeningly: "Humans will never be slaves!"


    The picture flickered. Right where they were fighting, countless humans stepped up construction, and a huge white house was under construction...


    Because of the relationship between "Iron Man", "Hulk" and "Thor" before, plus Washington and his big axe mentioned repeatedly in the film, it is not difficult for the audience to see from the easter eggs that this will be a series of movies. One should be about Washington.


    After all, the Avengers movie series has comics as the basis. It is easy for the audience to think of the protagonist of the next one, but this spoof series has no basis.


    So, at the end of the Easter egg, there is a line of eye-catching subtitles-stay tuned for "The Witcher Washington"!


    Watching the fathers of the nation smash monsters on the big screen, the audience was unusually excited. When the subtitles were all over, the warm applause lasted.


    They are very interested in such spoof videos.


    Spoof movies have always had a market in Hollywood, and the spoof founding fathers also feel very exciting.


    For Hollywood, no matter how serious the theme, how grand the subject matter, and how famous the characters involved, the producer can always integrate it into an entertaining story.


    If Uvi Bauer were to make a serious Lincoln biography film, it would definitely mess up.


    But Brother Bao doesn''t need to make a spoof movie specially. As long as he shoots according to his own ideas, it will be a very interesting spoof slot.


    This "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" interspersed with many real and controversial events in history with spoof plots, which looks very interesting.


    Even after the premiere, praise for Brother Bao''s movie was rarely seen in various media.


    The "Chicago Sun" took a clear stand on Brother Bao''s side: "There is no doubt that "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" will be the best movie we can see on this subject."


    The "Hollywood Reporter" report on the film is also full of praise: fans of those genres will be excited about the integration of action and fantasy elements in "Vampire Slayer Lincoln", and those who don''t mind a little'' Lovers of historical films with minor changes can also enjoy this alternative interpretation of the Civil War.


    The focus of "Entertainment Weekly" is on the production company: It is not difficult to see from "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" that Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Theory of Relativity, is full of ambitions. They want to create a new spoof series. They took the first step. Looking at it, Shahai Entertainment is doing very well.


    The more politically significant "Washington Post" also thinks the film is good: "Vampire Hunter" Lincoln is terribly stupid and at the same time very beautiful.


    The focus of "Los Angeles Times" is on director Uvi Bauer: After directing and shooting too many terrible and terrible films, Uvi Bauer seems to have found his way. "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" is definitely this. The best and best-looking film ever made by a German director so far makes people look forward to the next film of the founding fathers.


    Of course, there are many media who don¡¯t wait to see this film. For example, the ¡°Wall Street Journal¡± published an article: I can¡¯t understand the idiot idea of ??¡°Vampire Hunter Lincoln¡±!


    But no matter whether it is praise or criticism, no media thinks that Hollywood and Relativity Entertainment film spoofs of Lincoln and other national fathers are improper.


    Moreover, after the film was released to the public, the public couldn''t help without any accusations, and instead made various spoofs on the Internet.


    For example, some movie fans shared the poster of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" with the picture above on Netflix, with the accompanying text: Why did the Civil War fought for so many years? The Northern Army has encountered so many difficulties? Because Lincoln was not given an axe.


    Someone later evolved in the comments and became a celebrity who clearly stated: Give me an axe and I can end the Civil War-Arabraham Lincoln!


    In the United States, there is also the story of the axe of the cherry blossoms, and in the film Lincoln''s axe was obtained from Washington, so someone said: Washington''s axe really deserves its reputation!


    There are also people who are connected with current events: Lincoln''s axe is very handsome. I don''t know if he saw the group of pigs sitting in the white room today. Will he kick open the coffin lid, jump out and chop them all with the axe.


    Quite a few people are talking about easter eggs: the founding fathers of the last film formed a group to clean up monsters. It''s so emotional and I look forward to "The Demon Hunter Washington"! In addition, the roar from Washington is so exciting-human beings are never slaves!


    Someone revealed: According to the reporter''s interview with Uvi Bauer, the idea of ??the Easter eggs originally came from the gold medal producer and billionaire Ronan Anderson!


    The next series of words: too classic, human beings will never be slaves!


    Orange County, Irvine, Blizzard¡¯s Creative Department.


    The two employees of the "World of Warcraft" project saw a lot of news about "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" on the Internet.


    The younger one said: "Humans will never be slaves. These words are very emotional and I feel that they can be used in our games."


    The older person nodded: "The Lich King will soon be over and the project is running a new version. The ancient gods are the rulers of the old days, enslaving people everywhere, and millions of lords are unwilling to be enslaved, and have launched resistance. "


    The younger said: "I think it''s more suitable for orcs. They were initially enslaved by the Burning Legion. Listen, orcs are never slaves, is it more emotional."


    "Yes." The older person said: "The orcs can be used as metaphors to say that they will never be slaves..."


    Someone passed by, heard their discussion, and suddenly interrupted: "Orcs are never slaves? Unless they provide food and shelter?"


    Even during the award season and the turmoil in the film and television industry and the entire entertainment industry caused by the screenwriter¡¯s union strike, "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" still attracted considerable attention, and was different from Uvi-Bauer¡¯s previous films. A big chunk.


    On IMDB, the audience''s average rating of 6.5 points and the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes of 55 percent set the record for Bao Ge''s career.


    Correspondingly, "Vampire Hunter" also performed well at the box office. On the first day of its release in North America, it was in 3655 theaters and received $10.28 million.


    In the following two days, the film¡¯s North American box office trend was stable, and it won US$28.76 million in the three days of the opening weekend, becoming the North American box office champion that weekend.


    This once again won a good start for Relativity Entertainment in the new year.


    The success of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" will also allow Relativity Entertainment to continue its "Spoof of the Founding Fathers Series", which has invested certain resources.


    Uvi-Bauer has been on fire for a while, becoming more and more powerful on the Internet, and he is definitely a veritable Internet celebrity director.


    This movie left netizens with too many stalks. Every time these stalks appeared, netizens would think of Uvi Bauer, a German director full of slots.


    Putting it on other directors with artistic pursuits may ruin their careers, but for Uvi Bauer''s commercial value, this is undoubtedly a good thing.


    Later After "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" was released in Europe, film companies in the UK and Germany responded strongly, and they also wanted to make similar spoof movies.


    The former is ready to spoof Queen Victoria and the like, while the latter''s goal is of course to target Hitler, the first celebrity in history.


    In the words of many entertainment media, "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" may set off a trend of spoofing historical celebrities worldwide.


    Of course, with different social and cultural backgrounds, such spoof movies can only be shot and produced in the Western film industry.


    It¡¯s not a big deal for Hollywood leaders to spoof the United States, but there is only one Hollywood in the world, and it is a fashion trend to scold the leaders in the white house.


    Uvi-Bauer also received an invitation from the German film company to shoot a brand new Hillett film.


    However, Brother Bao had a promising future in Relativity Entertainment, and he refused without hesitation.


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 Chapter 1077： In front of me

    Probably because the Hollywood black leader is used to the black Washington side. On the working day after the release of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln", at the regular press conference of the White Room, the current commander also talked about this film, and I think the movie is very exciting.


    Just as the former chief and the councillors talked about "House of Cards", both up and down didn''t care much about the spoof of this kind of film.


    "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" has a fairly steady trend in North America, and it won the box office title for the second weekend when it was released in North America.


    With a box office of 14.68 million U.S. dollars the next weekend, the film beat the 11.38 million U.S. dollars of "Network Murder" that was released in the first week.


    Ten days after its release, the North American box office of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" easily exceeded $50 million.


    Overseas, the film received quite a good response, even surpassing North America. It has been shown in dozens of overseas markets and produced a total of 72.15 million US dollars in ten days.


    Compared to the film''s total investment of 20 million US dollars, "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" can be called a box office big seller.


    Inspired by this, Uvi Bauer is full of enthusiasm. After finishing the post-production of "The Demon Hunter Washington", he immediately invested in the preparation of "Franklin the Thunder Magister".


    The series has already made a very good start, as long as there are two or three more films succeeding, it will form a cascading effect.


    Uvi Bauer also stopped being a licking dog for Blizzard Entertainment, stayed away from "World of Warcraft", completely abandoned the identity of the spare tire, and devoted all his energy to this series of movies.


    I don''t know if it was some kind of strange psychological cause. I didn''t see Uvi Bauer visit the door for half a year. Blizzard Entertainment contacted him and told Baoge to go to Blizzard for more.


    In this world, many people and many things are often lost before they know how to cherish.


    Unfortunately, Brother Bao has no time and energy to deal with Blizzard in a short time.


    Because of the phrase "human beings are never slaves", Ronan also took the time to watch "World of Warcraft", and the Lich King was just angry.


    The award season is still going on, and one of the strange awards announced the nominations.


    On the nomination list for the Golden Raspberry Award, Brother Bao once again occupied multiple positions, and was nominated for the worst director and worst film with last year''s "Life and Death Fight".


    In addition, "Transformers" is also a big nominee, Candice Swanepoel was nominated for the worst actress, Optimus Prime and Megatron each received a nomination for the worst actor and worst supporting actor.


    As a super large producer of commercial films in the Hollywood circle, Relativity Entertainment has been called the super winner of every Golden Plum Award in recent years.


    What is amazing is that Relativity Entertainment has also been a super winner at the Oscars in recent years, and it has won the best film statuette for three consecutive years.


    Relativity Entertainment''s key award-winning project this year is "Slumdog Millionaire", and the main target of the impact is still the best film.


    In terms of best director, Danny Boyle does not have the upper hand than the Coen brothers.


    In the real Oscar Weathervane Guild Award, "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Producers League''s Best Picture Award, but the Directors Guild''s Best Director Award fell to the Coen Brothers.


    The professional public relations team of Embassy Pictures has also conducted an analysis and believes that this year''s Oscars may have a super cake situation.


    Although the screenwriters'' strike is still going on, the awards season is still going on, especially the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It is impossible to smash the Oscar sign because of the strike.


    In late January, the Academy of Film announced the list of nominations for the Oscars.


    Due to the screenwriter¡¯s strike, the usual Oscar nominations luncheon was cancelled and replaced by a press conference. Jessica Alba announced the nomination list.


    Three films of Relativity Entertainment were nominated.


    Pixar Studios'' Ratatouille was nominated for best animated feature film.


    Since there are only three nominations for the Best Animated Feature Film Award, the academy obviously does not want this award to become a civil war of Relativity Entertainment. The other two nominations are taken by "Surfing Penguin" and the politically significant "I Grow Up in Iran". occupy.


    "Sunshine Girl" received nominations for best makeup, best original screenplay, best actress and best photography.


    "Slumdog Millionaire" became one of the big winners in the nomination list, and won the best soundtrack, best sound editing, best editing, best photography, best adapted screenplay, best director and best film seven Nominate.


    Of all the nominated awards, the one that has the most confidence is the best animated feature film of "Ratuitouille", which is basically no suspense.


    The award for "Sunshine Girl" is purely a matter of luck.


    "Slumdog Millionaire" guarantees the best film first.


    With the announcement of the Oscar nominations, there is a kind of worry that has begun to appear in the circle and outside the circle. Influenced by the screenwriters'' strike, can this year''s Oscar awards ceremony be held smoothly?


    The screenwriters¡¯ union publicly declared that if the strike continues, all its members will attend the Oscars and will not write lines and collusions for the Oscars.


    Time slowly dragged into February, and there was no progress in the negotiations, and all the patience was almost consumed.


    In particular, the film academy can be described as anxious to get angry, acting as an intermediary several times, and wanting to reach an agreement between the screenwriters union and the producer alliance as soon as possible.


    But when it comes to interests, how can it be that simple.


    From the strike to mid-February, Hollywood producers¡¯ paper losses exceeded 300 million U.S. dollars, and the total wage losses of all members of the screenwriters¡¯ union amounted to 28 million U.S. dollars.


    Ordinary screenwriters, which account for the vast majority of screenwriters¡¯ unions, can no longer hold up. If the screenwriters'' union were not for partial subsidies, many of them would even have a basic life problem.


    Life is not only about poetry and the distance, but also the struggling in front of me.


    People have no ideals, what is the difference with salted fish? But I only see ideals, and I can''t even eat salted fish.


    If the strike continues, many screenwriters really can''t even eat burgers.


    The voice of this person is gradually reflected in the screenwriters¡¯ union. Although a single person has a low right to speak, many people are united and cannot be ignored.


    In fact, some people have already started private activities and are considering working again to make money.


    Those well-known screenwriters do have a greater say, but without extensive screenwriting support, they can''t compete with the producer alliance.


    Moreover, the producer has again made some concessions.


    Towards mid-February, negotiations between the Producers Union and the Screenwriters¡¯ Union finally made progress, giving people hope that the strike would end in the short term.


    But the upper-level figures of the screenwriters'' union still did not give up that idea. The screenwriters'' union must at least get the treatment of the actors'' union.


    This is the biggest difference between the two sides.


    The screenwriters believe that they are the key to the film and television project, but the producers only regard them as a secondary factor.


    Limited to various conditions, the Producers Union finally reached an agreement with the screenwriters union, but it was only a three-year temporary agreement.


    The most important part of this temporary agreement is that the screenwriters¡¯ union has increased its fixed share in movies, dramas and reality shows.


    For example, the original income of various TV copyrights has increased from 1% of the distributor¡¯s global income to 1.2%.


    The focus is still on the DVD and new media revenue required by the screenwriters¡¯ union.


    In the end, in the provisional agreement, the signed screenwriters of the screenwriters union enjoy a 1% share of the production and distributor''s global revenue.


    This is a huge increase over the 1.5% of the publisher¡¯s revenue previously proposed by the Producers Alliance.


    In addition, each movie enters the DVD channel, the producer will also pay the screenwriter a total of 20,000 US dollars in DVD script fees.


    As for peripheral derivatives, as before, the screenwriters¡¯ union does not have any sharing rights.


    Subsequently, the Screenwriters Association held a membership vote, with an overwhelming 11775 votes in favor, unanimously agreeing to stop this protracted strike tug of war, and only 283 votes against it.


    In all kinds of overdraft consumption societies, it is very rare for ordinary screenwriters to persist for such a long time.


    The signing of this three-year temporary agreement also means that the screenwriters'' strike has ended.


    The screenwriters union sent an email to each member, calling on everyone to resume work immediately.


    "The strike is over. Tomorrow, the screenwriters will return to their positions and everything will return to normal."


    The screenwriters union also held a press conference: "The strike is not what we expected. We are just trying to get a reasonable commission in the revenue of new media dramas. Now, the results we have achieved are enough to give us a foothold in this digital age. "


    The producers paid a certain amount of interest. Although the screenwriters union did not meet the initial requirements, the results of the negotiations have already satisfied most people.


    For decades, the nature of the screenwriters¡¯ work has not changed, that is, they take up their pens to create, but the channels and platforms of their works are constantly changing. If 20 years ago, video tapes were a new type of communication. In terms of influence, then it is now DVDs and new online media.


    It is obviously impossible to refuse to change the payment method just because the screenwriters¡¯ work methods have not changed.


    Including Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, Hollywood producers know this very wellThis is the best treatment we have received in 30 years. "Many screenwriters said in interviews.


    Although the screenwriters have gotten a share of the proceeds from DVDs and new online media as they wish, the term "best treatment" is more like a long breath of relief after the tug-of-war.


    This three-year temporary contract is at best a psychological bottom-line price for both parties. The screenwriters union cannot use this to change its relatively low position in the industry chain, and the strength of the producer alliance cannot change with the strike.


    It is foreseeable that in the future, screenwriters will go on strike due to profit and status issues in the industry chain.


    Having said that, labor-management conflicts can never be completely resolved, unless all Hollywood labor unions become beautiful mascots.


    With the end of the strike, Oscar was the first to benefit. Since the strike began last year, a series of award ceremonies have been aborted due to the strike, and screenwriters have also begun to prepare for the Oscars.


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 Chapter 1078： Best book eater

    As George Clint went to Europe, Robert Iger was temporarily in New York. At the signing meeting between the Producers Union and the Screenwriters Union, Ronan signed a three-year temporary agreement with the Screenwriters Union on behalf of Relativity Entertainment.


    The Producers Union is a community of interests, not a union-like organization. The final agreement is still to be signed by the various film companies under the Union and the screenwriters union.


    After signing the agreement, Ronan was escorted out of the conference room with Dinah''s lawyer and saw George Lucas who had come out earlier.


    "You came here in person?" George Lucas asked.


    Ronan smiled and said, "Didn''t you also come here in person? This is not a trivial matter, it concerns the entire industry."


    George Lucas nodded slightly and said, "There are always people who are not greedy."


    Although he has also been a screenwriter, George Lucas has been a typical representative of Hollywood capital since many years ago.


    From his own standpoint, Ronan agreed with George Lucas''s opinion: "I hope they know what it means to be fit." He glanced at George Lucas and asked, "You don''t seem to be in good spirits."


    George Lucas smiled helplessly and said, "I have been scolded too much recently."


    Ronan knew something about it, and asked, "Because of the Star Wars comics and things?"


    "Yes." George Lucas sighed softly: "Unexpectedly, in the eyes of Star Wars fans, I turned out to be the sinner of this series."


    Ronan said, ¡°In the Internet age, don¡¯t pay too much attention to many things on the Internet.¡± The emergence of Netflix¡¯s sharing has changed the way people communicate with each other. At the same time, it also has a negative effect. Smooth information sharing also makes the problem of online violence begin to emerge: "No matter what you do or say, you can never convince that group of people."


    George Lucas rubbed his forehead: "I will read less online reviews in the future."


    Ronan smiled and said, "This is a very wise decision."


    Strictly speaking, George Lucas is not completely innocent. Recently, under the personal auspices of George Lucas, Lucasfilm produced and launched a brand new "Star Wars" comic series.


    If the "Star Wars Prequel" trilogy only made some Star Wars fans dissatisfied, this time the comics and angered many die-hard fans.


    Because these works based on the creative offering of George Lucas, not only eat books, but also set...


    Just like the former Warcraft fans for Blizzard, the anger of the die-hard Star Wars fans can be imagined.


    Someone directly scolded on the official website of "Star Wars": George Lucas knows a fart of Star Wars!


    Even the media joined in the fun, saying that George Lucas was the dementor of the Star Wars series.


    Someone also gave George Lucas the nickname "the best book-eater in history".


    The influence of the "Star Wars" series in the world is too great. It is estimated that the future Blizzard will not take away the title of "Best Book Eater in History" for "World of Warcraft.


    These are somewhat of a mockery for George Lucas, who created the "Star Wars" series.


    As a person who is not familiar with the Internet, especially Internet violence, George Lucas cannot completely ignore it.


    If this is a film critic, George Lucas will ignore it, but these people are the most staunch supporters of the "Star Wars" series.


    From the perspective of the bystander, it''s hard to tell who is right and who is wrong.


    Ronan is not a fan of the "Star Wars" series, but he can understand the feelings of those hard-core fans. It is estimated that many people have seen the Lich King angry and then angry.


    The comments on the "Hollywood Reporter" may be relatively fair: George Lucas is the greatest creator of Star Wars and the worst director of Star Wars.


    Of course, the reports in the entertainment media, even the authoritative paper media in the "Hollywood Reporter" circle, need not be too serious.


    Public figures, one newspaper is male and one newspaper is female, but the next newspaper may not be male or female.


    If someone who has never been in contact with Star Wars watched a series of movies, he might say that "Star Wars 2" is not so good, and "Prequel 2" is not so bad.


    It is a pity that Americans are deeply influenced by the Star Wars series, and it is no longer possible to separate from the Star Wars culture that has become a representative symbol and take an objective view of the six movies and their surrounding series.


    It is said that because of the impact of this incident, a documentary director plans to make a documentary, the title is-"Everyone Hates George Lucas".


    After chatting about the soft violence against George Lucas on the Internet, Ronan glanced at his watch and prepared to leave.


    It will soon be Valentine''s Day. In this special schedule, like last year, Embassy Pictures promoted the release of "Twilight Saga: New Moon", and there will be a premiere in Los Angeles this afternoon.


    Because the producer is Lindsay Bill, Ronan wants to accompany Jessica Felton to attend.


    George Lucas invited: "After the Oscars, I will hold a party in Los Angeles. I wonder if you and Jesse have time?"


    Ronan said, "I will definitely be there, I want to ask her about Jesse."


    George Lucas put aside those headaches for the time being, and said, "Well, tomorrow I will have someone send you and Jessie an official invitation letter."


    The two made a courtesy, and soon left the White House Building of the Producers Union.


    Ronan first went back to the Theory of Relativity Building to deal with several film and drama projects.


    As the Producers Union and the Screenwriters¡¯ Union formally signed the agreement, some of the work on screenwriters that had to be handled carefully before can also come back to the surface.


    The script creation of several new projects can also begin, such as the sequel scripts of some series of movies and dramas.


    Relativity entertainment is a huge business machine that will not stop running.


    At four o''clock in the afternoon, Ronan left the Theory of Relativity Building and went to a nearby modeling studio. He joined the dressed-up Jessica Felton and rushed to the premiere of the Nokia Theatre.


    "Honey." Ronan looked at Mingren''s girlfriend: "You are so beautiful."


    Jessica Felton said: "It took five hours."


    After the great success of "Twilight", "Twilight: New Moon" was released again before Valentine''s Day, attracting countless young women.


    This series of movies that loves to die is the best of those women who like to dream of love.


    The premiere scene featured thousands of women and many men.


    Many men have to watch such a movie that can make them vomit at the request of their girlfriends or their pursuers.


    The segmentation of male and female audiences in the movie market is very obvious in the "Twilight" series.


    When Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart walked onto the red carpet hand in hand, the women screamed that could pierce the eardrums, and the men were indifferent.


    In the eyes of men, Edward is a greasy idiot with no masculinity, and Isabella has nothing to do with beauty, and even has the nickname "pure man".


    At the premiere, Gal Gadot, who appeared in "The Hunger Games", also walked onto the red carpet.


    The "Hunger Games" commercial will be broadcast before the film "Twilight Saga: New Moon".


    Lindsay Bill also came over to greet Ronan and Jessica Felton, and briefly talked about the progress of The Hunger Games.


    The post-production of this heroine movie has been completed, but the screening has to wait until this year¡¯s holiday.


    Entering the screening hall and finding a seat to sit down, Jessica Felton suddenly thought of something and asked: "I heard Lindsay say that the original ideas of "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" came from You, "The Hunger Games" is okay to say, a typical utopian type, but "Twilight" is a kind of love..."


    Ronan understood what she meant, and gave a good reason: "When I was in school, I saw the works of an oriental female writer. All of her themes are like this... Well, how do you say it? It¡¯s this kind of unclear polygamy, and it¡¯s been widely adapted into a TV series."


    "Oriental female writer?" Jessica Felton has a wide range of backgrounds: "I seem to have heard people talk about it, is it called Juyao? It was very popular in Chinese circles a few years ago."


    Ronan said: "It''s her. After seeing her works too much, some ideas will come out, and then they will be substituted into the Western magical background, pulling out vampires and werewolves as gimmicks."


    Perhaps thinking of herself, Jessica Felton laughed with a sweet smile: "Love is a theme that will never go out of style."


    Love is the theme of the movie that will never go out of style, which is more obvious from the female audience on the scene.


    These female audiences were immersed in the love triangle between Edward, Isabella and the Werewolf. They seemed to have completely substituted themselves into the movie, as if they were Isabella on the screen, with both rich and handsome like Eduardo. With devotion to care, and the handsome and rich second generation of Werewolf as a spare tire, he is like the center of the world.


    Which woman doesn''t like that the incumbent is tall, rich and handsome, and has a bunch of spare tires that are not bad?


    Therefore, it is not without reason that dog-blooded love dramas are popular.


    Maybe a man is annoying and feels sick at first sight, but it only grabs the woman''s heart Moreover, the love in the film has continued to reality.


    With the strong promotion of Relativity Entertainment, the production crew headed by Lindsay Bill and the agency, the love between Edward and Isabella has moved from the screen to reality.


    Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart''s real-life couple status also added a lot of publicity and hype to the "Twilight" series.


    As for the little werewolf.


    Ronan had heard people mention it before, and it seemed that Taylor Swift had become an actor who played the Werewolf.


    With the increase in fame and becoming a small country star, Taylor Swift has long been dissatisfied with the school''s male classmates and the quarterback of the football team, and began to extend his grip to the male stars of Hollywood.


    "I have too many ex-boyfriends, but I can''t keep even one... The heartbreaker just needs to break up, break up, break up, break up, break up..."


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 Chapter 1079： incredible

    This is a movie for fans, although the plot is very boring, but the love scenes are enough to cause the adrenaline of female audiences to soar.


    From the perspective of a male audience, "New Moon" is full of loose character, absurd plot, clumsy character dialogue and flaky character portrayal.


    However, the female audience was full of interest, and the handsome men and beauties performed the forbidden love between vampires and humans on the screen, which made them excited.


    The success of the first "Twilight" has made this series a cultural phenomenon.


    This set of very magical and adapted from the series of films of the same name has produced a wide range of influence all over the world, and constantly refreshes various records with amazing posture and momentum, which undoubtedly makes this "New Moon" a preparation The anticipated sequel is also the heart of the growing fan base...


    Before "New Moon" was released, the number of fans on the official Netflix sharing account had exceeded 10 million! So much so that the crew must publish an open letter to express their gratitude to the fans and their determination to make a good sequel.


    Word of mouth has no meaning for such a completely fan-oriented movie. Female audiences directly covered the theaters with crazy crowds.


    Speaking of fan-oriented movies, the most famous is undoubtedly the "Star Wars" series by George Lucas.


    Of course, to some extent, "Star Wars" cannot be regarded as a fan movie. Although there is basically no market in the East, it is also extremely inclusive.


    Movies like the "Twilight" series that have such strong fans and attract so many audiences have never appeared in Hollywood in the past.


    At midnight on Friday, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" collected $26.22 million, directly killing the box office record of the midnight show set by "The Dark Knight" last summer.


    Countless crazy female fans have given this magical romance film a magical start.


    Too often, the market response of commercial films cannot really be measured by the quality of the film.


    On the first day of its release in North America, fans of this sequel burst into the movie with amazing power. In 4,024 theaters, it earned $72.71 million at the box office!


    This kind of box office performance is indescribable, after all, the production cost of the film is only 35 million US dollars!


    Including publicity and distribution, the total budget of Relativity Entertainment is only $55 million.


    "Twilight Saga: New Moon" is being drawn in many overseas markets at the same time. Although there is no specific statistics yet, based on feedback from various quarters, overseas attendance is equally astonishing.


    Bad films have a high box office. Looking at the world, they are not uncommon and even common.


    Because of romance films, too many male audiences are brought into the arena by female companions. In their eyes, "Twilight Saga: New Moon" is more than ugly.


    On the first day of its release, the reputation of the film was over, and it encountered double criticism from critics and fans.


    On IMDb, the average score of "New Moon" is 4.5, the positive rate of Rotten Tomatoes website is only 29%, the MetaCritic media comprehensive score is C, and the Cinema theater audience is scored B¡ª.


    The famous film critic Roger Albert only gave "New Moon" a star rating, and said: "The characters in the film really deserve to be arrested. I really don''t know what they are hanging around there. Watching this film The process is like walking slowly in a tractor."


    However, in a very targeted market survey conducted by Embassy Pictures, the film received high praise, especially among female audiences.


    Many female viewers expressed their satisfaction with the film and are already looking forward to the third episode.


    Therefore, after the first weekend in North America passed, almost all media reported on the box office of "New Moon" with similar titles.


    ""Twilight Saga: New Moon", incredible box office miracle!"


    Within three days of opening in North America, "New Moon" won an incredible box office of $145.83 million!


    This is enough to surprise many people.


    In the past, what movies did the box office in North America exceed 100 million in the first week? Both are Hollywood¡¯s top commercial giants.


    "New Moon" has also become the one with the lowest investment among all North American movies with a box office of over 100 million in the first week.


    Overseas, preliminary statistics have received 120 million U.S. dollars at the box office.


    "New Moon" was released for three days, and it won more than $260 million in box office worldwide.


    The charm of the original book and the **** scenes that make young fans dizzy are indispensable.


    The huge success of "New Moon" at the box office will be a topic of interest for book fans, movie fans, media workers, marketing lecturers, etc. for a long time.


    As for the next trend of the box office, others dare not say, only one thing can be guaranteed: the next week of "New Moon" must also be very "astonishing".


    Some survey data of market segments were also passed to Ronan''s office through Embassy Pictures.


    Such as the completely rotten reputation.


    Is the reputation of "New Moon" really so bad on the surface?


    On the general public level, it is true.


    But from another angle, it may not be necessary.


    In the survey data of Embassy Pictures, among the audience under the age of 18, boys gave 3.2 points and girls 9.2 points...


    From this point of view, it is self-evident who the audience of this film is.


    Some people in the industry see that Relativity Entertainment has created such an amazing first week box office at such a low cost, and it is inevitable to feel sore.


    "Things to go to the kid! Just look at the people sitting in the cinema to know how low-level it is!"


    "I think it is a shame for adults to watch such movies!"


    These calculations are difficult to prevent the success of "New Moon".


    Just like some of the films on the movie market that Ronan once used, commercial success is always completely separated from word of mouth.


    For such a low-investment movie, the power of fans is terrible. Those who are interested in observing IMDB¡¯s ratings can easily find that they basically vote for 10 and 1 points. Fans and people who hate it are competing... ¡­


    It¡¯s just a fan-oriented movie, and endurance is always a big issue.


    Fortunately, "New Moon" investment is low enough.


    In order to make the box office trend a little more stable, the Embassy Pictures and crew also tried their best.


    Several protagonists in the film are very popular, it can be said that they are very popular, so the publicity on them is almost a flower.


    For Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, the true and false couple, Embassy Pictures has fully borrowed and used the strategies of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the past two years, and it has been effective Outstanding, the box office of "New Moon" is proof.


    After the film started, Robert Pattinson and Christine Stewart sprinkled dog food everywhere under the planning of the Embassy Pictures and the crew.


    When the two stayed in the hotel, Robert Pattinson would specifically instruct the hotel staff to place roses in every place where Christine Stewart passed, with petals scattered on the floor and bed, and candles, which is very romantic.


    In the entertainment media market, celebrities including Julie and Pete, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities steal photos of paparazzi, and the price has fallen by at least 30%. Currently, the price is still high and only Robert- Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.


    As for the topic of manufacturing, it is a piece of cake for the professionals of the embassy film industry.


    For example, it was released in the media that Kristen Stewart deliberately created a slightly raised belly, and then arranged for reporters to interview Kristen Stewart, let her publicly declare: "No, I am definitely not pregnant!"


    This kind of denial, on the contrary, makes people think about her pregnancy, and think about whether the man is Robert Pattinson.


    The man also broke the rumors just right, and rumors have proposed to Kristen Stewart several times.


    Pregnancy seems to be a real hammer.


    With the effect of the "Twilight" series of movies, at least during this Valentine''s Day, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart''s "Rock" combination has broken Brad Pitt and Angelie The combination of Na Jolie has become a new generation of Hollywood gossip king.


    Others are unwilling to be lonely. For example, the much-watched Little Werewolf in this movie claimed in an interview that one of his jokes made a female fan strip naked on the spot and asked him to sign her underwear.


    On Valentine''s Day, at the door of Burbank''s Big Machine Records, the little werewolf knelt down and proposed to Taylor Swift in public.


    The marketing of this film is mainly focused on people. The various methods used by Embassy Pictures to create explosive spots with scandals can be regarded as classic cases in the textbook.


    In the second week of the screening, including Valentine''s Day, "New Moon" received another $66.27 million in the box office during the last four days of the week.


    Although only counting the three days of the weekend, the box office of the next weekend directly received a 75% gorgeous dive, but the base of the first weekend was high enough.


    Moreover, this is the consistent trend of fans to movies.


    Only ten days after its release, the North American box office of "New Moon" reached 239.25 million US dollars.


    In the international market, the film still maintains a strong momentum and leading edge ~ www.novelhall.com ~ in more than 30 countries and regions, currently a total of 196.58 million US dollars in box office.


    However, fan movies have always exploded at the box office in a short period of time, but it is difficult to last.


    After the continuous high box office in North America, the market potential of "New Moon" is almost squeezed out.


    By the end of February, on the eve of the 80th Oscars, that is, three and a half weeks after its release in North America, this magical romance movie had accumulated US$287.21 million in the North American box office and exceeded US$500 million in the world.


    The North American box office of "New Moon" is about to come to an end. According to the analysis of market data, the North American box office will eventually break through 300 million US dollars, but it is difficult to exceed 310 million US dollars.


    In the international market, more films will be added to the screenings one after another, and the global box office is very hopeful to hit 800 million US dollars.


    This film is enough to create hundreds of millions of dollars in profits for Relativity Entertainment in a short period of time.


    Compared with "Crescent Moon", which has a poor reputation, "Slumdog Millionaire", which has an excellent reputation, needs a heavyweight Oscar award to make money.

 Chapter 1080： Unsolvable problem

    Also under the umbrella of Relativity Entertainment, "Twilight: New Moon" and "Slumdog Millionaire" are in sharp contrast.


    Just before the Oscars ceremony, the former imdb averaged 4.2 points, and the freshness of rotten tomatoes dropped to 24%, which can be described as rotten to a certain level.


    The latter''s imdb scored an average of 8.5 points, and the freshness of rotten tomatoes has been above 95%, which is a good movie with a burst of praise.


    But the market performance and reputation of the two are exactly the opposite.


    Needless to say, the box office of "New Moon", "Slumdog Millionaire" was released for ten weeks, even after the Oscar nomination was announced, the North American box office was only 48.62 million US dollars.


    Without the support of the heavyweight Oscars, it would be difficult for this film to recoup its cost at the box office alone.


    Throughout the award season, the main goal of Embassy Pictures has been on the best film.


    As the screenwriters'' strike subsided, the 80th Academy Awards ceremony was held on time on February 24.


    Sunny Los Angeles has been raining lightly since the 22nd, which is very terrible for the red carpet. The award ceremony without the red carpet is simply killing the female stars.


    Therefore, the academy showed Oscar speed. In just two days, a large white canopy was temporarily erected in the small square in front of the Kodak Theater, and the red carpet extending to the Hollywood road junction was also covered by the white ceiling. Covered up.


    Light rain can no longer affect the celebrities¡¯ interest in walking on the red carpet, but there is still a big wind that accompanies the rain, and the wind blows the rain on the body. Even if Los Angeles is not cold, it is not easy to feel in this season.


    But for Hollywood, which has just gone through a screenwriter''s strike, this is really nothing.


    The bleachers and streets around the Kodak Theater are packed with thousands of fans. The first stars to step on the red carpet include George K., who was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor for "Michael Clayton." Rooney, as well as German supermodel Heidi Klum and her black singer husband Hill.


    Rachel McAdams wore a backless evening dress, which caused fans to scream as soon as he appeared; Cate Blanchett wore a huge and dazzling necklace and walked slowly onto the red carpet; Penelope Cruz and Tom K. Stars such as Ruth also stepped onto the red carpet and entered the Kodak Theater.


    The two-month-long strike of Hollywood screenwriters once made people worry about whether the 80th Oscars could be held as scheduled. Now that the strike is over, suspense has disappeared, the Oscars are a blessing in disguise, and people¡¯s interest in watching live broadcasts is high. The advertising price code has hit a new high.


    As the broadcaster, abc TV station surpassed 100 million U.S. dollars in Oscar advertising revenue for the first time. It seems that the screenwriter''s strike has increased everyone''s interest in this year''s Oscars.


    At all large-scale awards ceremonies, the male stars are mostly black and old, with little novelty and fancy.


    Therefore, the important task of attracting eyeballs on the red carpet naturally falls on the shoulders of female stars. Just like male stars, black has always been the insurance choice for female stars at the awards ceremony. The calm temperament exuded by black can be interpreted as a mystery and can be interpreted. Be sexy, you can also be noble, and rarely go wrong.


    Even Penelope Cruise, who is holding Tom Cruise, chose to wear a black dress.


    These two walked on the red carpet hand in hand, which is undoubtedly a composite signal.


    "Penny, you are so beautiful tonight."


    In the front hall of the Kodak Theater, Ronan looked at Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz and said, "It''s definitely the focus of tonight."


    Penelope Cruz smiled and said, "Thank you." She turned to look at Tom Cruise: "Tom chose this for me."


    Ronan blinked at Tom Cruise and said, "Tom has always had a good look."


    "Of course." Tom Cruise did his part, and then asked curiously: "Why are you alone? Where''s Jesse?"


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "I have taken the new crew to Boston for location."


    Jessica Felton is in charge of the "Sweet Police Flower" project has been prepared, and we will go to Boston to shoot.


    Tom Cruise said: "She still works so hard."


    Ronan said solemnly: "Jesse said, she is first a producer, and then my girlfriend."


    As soon as this was said, all three of them laughed.


    Afterwards, they entered the main hall of the Kodak Theater. The three crews of Relativity Entertainment''s "Sunshine Girl", "Ratuitou" and "Slumdog Millionaire" occupy a large area on the left of the front row.


    However, most of the people came from "Slumdog Millionaire", and the "Sunshine Girl" crew only came Rachel McAdams and Lindsay Bill, and a few people were present. Director David Fincher did not win the best director. The nomination never came.


    As for "Ratuitouille", only director and producer Brad Bird was present.


    Ronan is unfamiliar with people like "Slumdog Millionaire," and his seat is next to Lindsay Bill.


    "David is busy with the final post-production of "House of Cards" and can''t get through." Lindsay Bill pushed his glasses and said, "He specifically called me and asked me to convey my apologies."


    Ronan waved his hand: "It''s a small matter, it doesn''t matter." He turned to ask: "How is the filming of "Lunar Eclipse"? We must strive to be released next year."


    Commercial movies are mostly fast-food consumer goods. The "Twilight" series is a fast-food among fast-food products. Not only does the heat rise and fall quickly, but the production speed is also fast.


    The former Lionsgate Films was basically launched one year a year.


    Relativity Entertainment is also at this speed. "New Moon" has not yet been released, and "Lunar Eclipse" has already begun preparations.


    Lindsay Bill replied: "The filming went smoothly. The filming can be finished before May. It will not delay the release of next year''s Valentine''s Day schedule."


    She mentioned another question: "Because of the huge success of "New Moon" beyond expectations, the actors and directors are now a little restless, and their agents have all proposed salary increases, which are still relatively large."


    Ronan also knows this. For example, the actor Robert Pattinson''s salary was only 500,000 US dollars in the first movie, but it rose to 3 million US dollars in the second movie. The movie "Lunar Eclipse" paid 5 million US dollars, even with a long-term contract. This time his agent proposed a salary increase of US$10 million plus a 5% North American box office share.


    "A salary increase is inevitable." Ronan is very clear about this: "The salary of the hero and the heroine can be increased to 10 million U.S. dollars, but the later share cannot be compromised."


    There is a long-term appointment. Even in the sequel movie, Relativity Entertainment still takes considerable initiative. Lindsay Bill nodded slightly: "I understand."


    With the sound of music, the award ceremony officially kicked off.


    After the brief prefix tidbits, Jon Stewart, the host of "The Daily Show", stepped onto the stage and started with the topic of the Hollywood screenwriter''s strike.


    He said in a joking tone: "The past two months have been difficult. The bitter screenwriter strikes have split Hollywood. I am very happy that this struggle is over."


    The award ceremony still starts with the best supporting actress award. The opening of the best supporting actor or best supporting actress seems to have become the practice of the Oscars.


    The most female supporting role was in the hands of the former Supreme Master, and George Clooney''s "Michael Clayton" took the lead.


    Then, the award ceremony continued the drowsy rhythm of the previous year.


    As the Oscar¡¯s 80th birthday, the award ceremony is naturally indispensable for some commemorations and retrospectives. A large part of the tribute section caused the ratings to plunge from the peak at the beginning.


    Fortunately, with the lessons of last year, the production side has somewhat changed in the tribute link.


    Before each important award is awarded, montage clips of past winners will be played, and there are also clips of many famous winners, especially those Oscar couples.


    This at least gives the audience a little motivation to insist on not changing channels.


    Frankly speaking, although the ratings of the Oscars are very bad today, they will only get worse in the future.


    The reason is very simple. The old men who control the core of the academy must think that they are the best in their time. How can they prove this? Of course it is frequent miss and tribute.


    When Ronan''s group is old, this may not be the case.


    Just like in the football world, in the era of Peerless Double Pride, many fans who have witnessed the ten''s with their own eyes think that Peerless Double Pride is not only inferior to forwards such as Ronaldo and Batty in that era, and even think that their level of strength Far inferior to those people, even if the two of them have more personal and collective honors than their predecessors.


    Which era is the best? It is estimated that neither of the two generations can convince anyone.


    This is a fundamentally unsolvable problem.


    I can only say that what I have experienced is the best, and everyone is like this.


    When this group of people is old, they will become part of the "Ancient Bash" as they go through a new era.


    Technology awards were awarded one after another, and Relativity Entertainment also gained some gains. With Rachel McAdams'' attractive styling Sunshine Girl", he won the golden figure for the best makeup award.


    "Sunshine Girl" took the lead in getting a consolation prize.


    Then, without the slightest bit of suspense, Brad Bird from Pixar Studio took the stage, and from Anne Hathaway, who was the guest of honor, took over the Golden Man who represented the best animated feature film.


    Similarly, as one of the biggest hits of this year''s Oscars, "Slumdog Millionaire" has also begun to gain some success.


    The first to get the best sound effects, and then the best soundtrack, several awards closely related to the best film, "Slumdog Millionaire" received the best adapted screenplay and best editing, but "Old Nowhere" won With the best photography, there seems to be no specific tendency in a short time.


    However, there were also surprises. Lindsay Bill won the best original screenplay by virtue of "Sunshine Girl".


    This is the first Oscar award for Lindsay Bill in her many years of film career. It is hard to hide the excitement in her heart, and she stutters in an acceptance speech.


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 Chapter 1081： Egalitarianism

    "Someone will talk about the golden age of film in the past tense, as if it had been dead for many years."


    On the stage, the last best actor winner Tom Crew had a charming smile and said the string of words carefully prepared by the screenwriters: "But the films on the nomination list come from the talented performances of these actresses, which proves the gold of the film. The times are still vibrant."


    He looked sideways at the big screen behind: "The ones who won the best actress nomination..."


    The big screen cooperated with the performances of the corresponding characters in each movie, and announced the nominations: "Cate Blanchett, "Elizabeth 2"; Julie Christie, "The Dark Flower"; Marion Cotillard, "Rose Life; Laura Linne, "The Savage Family"; Rachel McAdams, "Sunshine Girl."


    The nomination list for the best actress of this year is not very strong. Although Cate Blanchett is well-loved by Oscars, the film "Elizabeth 2" is really too bad, Julie Christie and Laura- Linni''s competitiveness is not very strong.


    As for Marion Cotillard and Rachel McAdams, it depends on luck.


    In the past two years, there have been too many awards for movies of Relativity Entertainment, and it has begun to make people tired. Fortunately, this time I did not stand on the side of Relativity Entertainment.


    Tom Cruise opened the envelope, glanced at it, and announced: "Tonight''s best actress is Marion Cotillard from "Life of the Rose"!"


    Relativity entertainment is inevitably disappointed here, Ronan also frowned slightly, as if smelling something bad.


    A few years ago, DreamWorks was no longer favored by Oscars after winning three consecutive Oscars.


    Should relativity entertainment be treated like this?


    Ronan carefully recalled the situation in DreamWorks, which is also related to the lack of sufficiently good films after the three consecutive championships of "American Beauty", "Gladiator" and "Life Is Beautiful".


    Although Oscar is a game of money and fame, in recent years, it is impossible to win heavyweight awards without investing in it. However, there is a baseline. Participating in this fame and fortune movie must have a certain quality, otherwise Oscar would have destroyed his own century Signboard.


    "Sunshine Girl" has problems with its three views, and it is quite good to have two consolation prizes for the best makeup and the best adapted screenplay.


    After all, this film and some things advocated by mainstream American society and film academies are completely opposite.


    It is impossible to award such a crucial award as Best Actress to this film.


    Moreover, the professional team of the Embassy Pictures has carefully analyzed before that the trend of this year''s Oscar super cake is extremely large.


    Facts have proved that after years of tempering Oscar public relations, the Embassy Pictures team still has a certain degree of accuracy in grasping the direction of the Academy and Oscars.


    The best actor''s corner is in the hands of Daniel Day-Lewis of "The Blood Is Coming".


    "The best director was..." Martin Scorsese, the last winner, announced the result: "Ethan Cohen and Joel Cohen!"


    Paramount Classics and Miramax''s "Old Nowhere" won the best director, Golden Man.


    The four most important awards, the first three that have been awarded, have been won by three different films.


    Is this going to divide the cake to the end?


    In the midst of the questions from countless people on the scene, Denzel Washington stepped onto the stage as the guest of the last award. After some routine cross-talking, the film nominated for the best film this year was presented on the screen. Above, they are: ""Atonement", "Michael Clayton", "Slumdog Millionaire", "The Blood Is Coming" and "Old Nowhere to Support"."


    The cake is divided very thoroughly,


    Denzel Washington announced the results: "The best film is "Slumdog Millionaire"!"


    There was cheers around Ronan, and after losing the best director Golden Man, the crew ushered in the most important Oscar award.


    Afterwards, Andrew took all the crew to the stage to accept the award. Ronan, who had already left the front-line producer, sat in his seat and clapped with a smile.


    Relativity Entertainment broke the DreamWorks record, winning four consecutive Oscars!


    Compared with the previous films, this time "Slumdog Millionaire" did not have too much dominance. Among the four most important awards, no performance award was nominated. The best director and best film were nominated for the second place. One.


    But for relativity entertainment, it is enough.


    Among all the Oscar awards, the most appealing in the market is undoubtedly the best film.


    With the award of the four major awards, this year''s Oscar awards ceremony also ended.


    Afterwards, all kinds of criticisms were unavoidable, especially this kind of pie-sharing similar to egalitarianism, which led to stronger criticism.


    There is another point that cannot be ignored, the influence of Oscar is declining.


    This is directly reflected in the ratings, but the lack of interest in TV broadcast by American audiences has made the Oscar live broadcast ratings hit a record low, with an average of only about 22 million viewers.


    Compared with last year, this year¡¯s Oscar¡¯s ratings have dropped by about 20%, which is 14% lower than the original Oscar¡¯s lowest ratings in 2003 when it had the worst performance.


    "The New York Times" commented: "In the face of the screenwriters'' strike and the most interesting presidential election in half a century, what is the Oscar? Who cares about the Oscars?"


    The presidential election in which Heitan students participated is what Americans are most concerned about at this stage.


    The first black leader in history, think about the huge impact the United States has suffered.


    It will push the various leftist thoughts that have emerged and developed in American society in recent years to a peak.


    The carnival of Bai Zuo is about to begin.


    Similarly, the counterattack of the conservative forces on the right will soon come.


    Of course, the so-called Madonna of the White Left has always been an appearance, and the true core of American society has not changed.


    While the European countries were busy helping the war refugees, the Washington authorities formulated more stringent access policies...


    Few people are fools who can get to the top.


    Therefore, including Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, they all seem to be a group of white leftists, but in fact they are all clueless.


    Do things that are beneficial to me. Things that do not benefit me are useless.


    Although the influence of the Oscars is declining, the effect of the best picture still exists. After the best picture was won, "Slumdog Millionaire" immediately began a new round of expanded screenings.


    With the best film Xiao Jin Ren, the good reputation of this film has finally changed in the direction of commercial gains.


    "Slumdog Millionaire" expanded its screenings to 3,215 theaters in North America. In the weekend after the Oscars, it received US$21.22 million and the North American box office totaled US$78.89 million.


    This film finally took the most solid step towards the goal of over 100 million box office in North America.


    In the following weekend, "Slumdog Millionaire" won another $13.58 million in North America, and the North American box office officially exceeded $100 million.


    And this kind of film follows a typical long-term screening strategy, and it can stay in North American films for 3 to 4 months.


    With the blessing of the best film Golden Man halo, the final North American box office of "Slumdog Millionaire" is extremely promising to exceed 150 million US dollars.


    Even the production cost has impacted the publicity and public relations costs of Oscars and other awards. Relativity Entertainment has invested a total of 28 million US dollars in "Slumdog Millionaire", and the North American box office alone is enough to generate tens of millions of dollars in net income.


    And after winning the best film, the overseas release of "Slumdog Millionaire" is also on the agenda.


    Embassy Pictures predicts that there will be no less than US$200 million in box office overseas.


    The other two award-winning films, the best animated feature film, can only be said to be better than nothing for the bonus effect of Ratatouille. This film is also the lowest profitable animated feature film since Pixar Studios entered the new century.


    The "Sunshine Girl" with the best makeup and best screenplay adaptation was released on DVD after the Oscars, and the response was pretty good.


    The two Oscar statuettes are on one side, although they are not heavyweight awards, they are also somewhat publicized.


    On the other hand, DVDs are different from the films shown, adding more content, most of which are large-scale scenes that cannot be shown on the cinema screen because of the guarantee of the "Sunshine Girl" classification.


    Rachel McAdams has contributed a lot to the art of film, and the DVD scale is not inferior to the previous "Fifty Shades of Gray".


    This is nothing for Rachel McAdams.


    Of course, she has also received generous returns. Although she did not get the Oscar for Best Actress, the corresponding nomination, coupled with the excellent box office performance of "Sunshine Girl", has faintly touched the threshold of a first-line actress.


    Once Rachel McAdams was just a second-tier at the best time, and later even the second-tier was unstable.


    Rachel McAdams has benefited a lot from the cooperation with Relativity Entertainment.


    While her acting skills were recognized, "Sunshine Girl" had a box office of 165.54 million U.S. dollars when it was downgrade in North America, which also gave her a corresponding market appeal.


    The DVD of this movie went on the market for a week and sold nearly 1.2 million copies, with sales exceeding $25 million.


    It is a pity because of the scale and subject matter, "Sunshine Girl" has been rejected by many overseas markets, such as the Middle East and Africa, and many countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia.


    But in Europe, Australia, Latin America, Japan and South Korea, the market response of the film is quite good. Probably the phenomenon described in "Sunshine Girl" is also common in these countries.


    I just don''t know if there is any teleportation of bottled water on the roof in these places.


    "Sunshine Girl" basically ended its screening in the international market, with a cumulative total of more than 150 million US dollars in overseas box office.


    This three-view super-incorrect movie, just like David Fincher''s famous work "The Seven Deadly Sins", won both word-of-mouth and commercial harvests. The final global box office reached 311.21 million US dollars.


    Entering March, David Fincher still adheres to the concept of slow work and careful work, and continues to busy with the post-production of "House of Cards".


    Another director, Ang Lee, who worked continuously with Relativity Entertainment, came to the Relativity Building after contacting Ronan several times.


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 Chapter 1082： Serve the plot

    "You look a lot darker."


    In the reception room, Ronan looked at Li Anhuang''s dark, slightly shining face, and said, "Li, I haven''t seen you in a few months. You have changed a lot."


    Ang Li smiled and said: "In order to experience some of the scenes depicted in the scene, I often go out to sea recently, which is exposed to the sun."


    Ronan knew that Ang Lee was a practical director, and said, "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth School, it seems you are ready."


    "Yes." Li An nodded his head with a serious look: "I have personally prepared for a year."


    This is not the preparation of the crew, but only the preparation of Ang Lee himself. If such a director does not move, he will mobilize every cell in his body.


    Ronan said: "The more prepared you are, the fewer difficulties you may encounter in post-production preparation, shooting and production."


    Ang Li opened the briefcase he carried with him, took out the script script which was obviously printed, and handed it to Ronan, saying: "I have completed the first draft of the script, and I have some preliminary plans for the adaptation of the film."


    After taking over the script, Ronan slowly turned around and said, "Li, tell me about your plan."


    Li Ang sorted out his thoughts a bit, and said first: "I am going to shoot and produce "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie" in 3D."


    This did not surprise Ronan. He raised his head and glanced at Li An and asked, "Want to use 3D?"


    "At the beginning of this year, I went to the Weta Studio in Wellington, New Zealand, and visited James Cameron and his "Avatar" crew." Lee Ang obviously had his own thinking: "I watched "Avatar" partially completed The effect is really amazing."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Avatar uses the world''s best special effects and 3D technology."


    Ang Lee continued: "I want to shoot this story in 3D. Use 3D technology to expand the pattern of this movie so that the audience can be immersed in the hard journey of Pie, and a heart is completely affected by the emotion of the story."


    He thought for a while, and said: "I hope that when this film is finished, the experience it will bring to people will be as unique as Yang Martel''s, so I have to create this film in another dimension. 3D is new. The language of the film, in the project "The Fantasy Drifting of the Boys'' School," it not only enchants the audience in the vast scale and adventure, but also immerses the audience in the emotional world of the characters in the play."


    After listening to Ang Lee¡¯s words, Ronan combined with the script he saw in his hands, and years of experience gave him a preliminary judgment: "The production budget will not be less than 100 million US dollars."


    Ang Lee instantly thought of the failure of the big investment project "The Hulk", and was unavoidable, but still bit his head and said, "Yes, according to my plan, it will cost at least 100 million US dollars."


    He firmed up his determination and said: "This is a very private story of a teenager. He lost his family and had to face unimaginable challenges in the magnificent nature. To shoot this part and maintain the emotional core is Extremely complex, it must be done with technology, determination and creativity."


    Ronan put down the script and said, "Li, I believe in you, and I believe you can bring a successful 3D movie."


    Li An breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will do my best."


    Ronan returned the script to Ang Lee and said: "After you go back, immediately submit the relevant plan to Shahai Entertainment. I will let people promote this project as soon as possible."


    "Okay." Li Ang said immediately: "I will do it right away, and then summon the staff to strive for the early establishment of the crew."


    Ronan asked, "How long does it take to complete?"


    "Before the Cannes Film Festival next year." Ang Lee replied: "I want to take this film to the Cannes or Venice Film Festival next year."


    Ronan understood what he meant: "I will make Embassy Pictures ready for the award-winning "Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie."


    For this type of film, if you want to maximize the benefits, like "Slumdog Millionaire", the Oscar aura is essential.


    The two chatted for a while, especially about 3D technology.


    Every film worker, especially the director, has a different view of 3D.


    In Li Ang''s eyes, 3D is just a film technique and cannot be superior to the movie. Specifically, in "Fantasy Drifting of the Junior School", 3D technology should serve the plot in a solid manner, not show off skills.


    In the words of this Chinese-American director, technology should always play the role of auxiliary tools in movies. No matter how good this technology is, it can only be icing on the cake instead of giving away charcoal in the snow. The place that really touches people is always the heart of the person.


    It is very difficult to make "The Fantastic Drifting of the Youth Pie", even for Relativity Entertainment. The biggest difficulty is to maintain the balance of film investment.


    Like a project with a multi-million dollar production budget, Ronan can let Uvi Bauer shoot anything.


    For movies costing less than US$50 million, Ang Lee can shoot and produce according to his ideas in the system of Relativity Entertainment, because they have the appeal to recover their investment in the global film market.


    For any film, investing hundreds of millions of dollars is a matter of prudence. It is never easy to overcome the barriers of art and the market, especially a film that is more humanistic and artistic.


    Fortunately, Ronan has some memories of "The Fantastic Drifting of the Youth Pie", and he has enough confidence in Ang Lee.


    Frankly speaking, Ang Lee''s movies are more down-to-earth, although the rhythm is slow, they have never been obscure.


    In fact, Ang Lee has never made that kind of pretending movie that specifically can''t live with the audience.


    Although it has messed up the only commercial blockbuster directed in his life, "The Hulk", it is not difficult to find out that Lee Ang''s filming list is basically easy to understand.


    After Ang Li formally submitted the production plan to Shahai Entertainment, "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie" also determined the budget. The initial budget is 100 million US dollars.


    Ang Lee convened the filming team as quickly as possible. He still needs to rush to India to personally select the right actor. He hopes to find a simple Indian teenager to play the leading actor.


    Relativity Entertainment''s Indian branch in Mumbai will fully assist Ang Lee.


    In addition to "Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie", Relativity Entertainment has several projects officially approved this month. Matthew Vaughan, who has completed "King of the Sea", has officially transferred to the preparation and shooting of the new "Ace Agent" .


    Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio¡¯s pet movie was also officially established under Ronan''s promotion, and the project was named "The Secret of Pets".


    In terms of real-life fairy tale movies, "Cinderella" started script writing.


    Unlike the dark wind fairy tale movies that are now evolving in Hollywood, this brand new "Cinderella" will follow fairy tales as much as possible.


    Of course, it is not the earliest Cinderella story that is circulated, but the children¡¯s version widely circulated around the world.


    If you really want to shoot according to the earliest folk tales, this film will probably become the NC-17 classification.


    Many fairy tales originally originated from the folks. Compared with the later versions, they were originally legends full of violence, blood and even acrimonious elements.


    For example, things like Oval are nothing in those versions, and they are simply uncommon.


    As for the plot where Cinderella ran out of the palace and stopped to throw shoes, it was impossible to appear in a live-action fairy tale film shot by Relativity Entertainment.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment is also making initial contact with Angelina Jolie, intending to invite her to play the role of a witch in another live-action fairy tale movie.


    However, Angelina Jolie is full of misgivings about acting as a witch, because since she has been with Brad Pitt, although her commercial value has increased significantly, her image is worrying. From a long-term perspective, acting as a vicious witch is not an ideal choice. .


    Shahai Entertainment is not in a hurry. After the script is completed, it plans to dispel Angelina Jolie''s doubts with the plot and role of the script. After all, this witch is not vicious.


    Just like the subversive prince and Snow Queen in "Frozen", the witch is not necessarily a bad person, and Sleeping Beauty does not need the prince to wake up.


    In March, Relativity Entertainment still has films released. In this relatively cold schedule, there are no first-line commercial films.


    In the first ten days, the "Reaper is Coming" series appeared in North American theaters for the fifth time. Reaper may be late, but he will never be absent.


    This time, a group of Americans who escaped the collapse of the bridge will face the death journey directly, and it will be of no avail to escape to the ends of the world.


    It is still a patterned routine, **** and cruel death, but compared to the previous works, this one still successfully created the thrilling atmosphere of the entire chronic death process, allowing the audience to once again experience the suffocation of sitting on needles and unable to breathe. Pleasure.


    The invisible Grim Reaper is more terrifying than the visible killer. This has been a major selling point of the "Reaper Coming" series.


    No matter how you escape, you will inevitably die.


    The first four films have accumulated a large number of fans. "Reaper is Coming 5" does not lack an audience. The North American opening weekend earned $28.95 million in the box office.


    Simultaneously released overseas, the response even surpassed North America ~ www.novelhall.com ~ nearly 35 million US dollars entered the box office account in the first weekend.


    Embassy Pictures conservatively estimates that the global box office of "Death is Coming 5" is expected to reach 180 million US dollars.


    Not to mention predictions, the results of the drawing can already allow the death torture game to continue.


    After this film, Embassy Pictures launched another work "Lincoln vs. Zombies". Because the production cost was only US$150,000, the filming was quite rough, and there was no special hype. The film was directly introduced. The DVD market and Netflix streaming.


    For such a B-level film, the problem of returning to the cost is not big, the only suspense is how long it will take.


    With the help of Brother Bao''s Netflix sharing account and the official website of "Vampire Hunter Lincoln", "Lincoln vs. Zombies" sold 50,000 DVDs a week after its launch, which not only achieved a return on cost, but also made hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit.


    In late March, Embassy Pictures launched the real key project of this month-"Kung Fu Dream".


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 Chapter 1083： So-called freedom

    If you make a good husband list in Hollywood, Will Smith is definitely one of the last members of the crane, but if you want to become a good father list, Will Smith is also in the forefront, not to mention taking first place.


    Since "When Happiness Knocks," Will Smith has taken his son to act in movies together, hoping that Jaden Smith, who has a strong interest in acting, can gain a foothold in Hollywood as soon as possible.


    Frankly speaking, Jaden Smith¡¯s starting point is more than 99.9% of Hollywood people, as well as his father¡¯s gang. It¡¯s unreasonable not to be popular.


    In this "Kung Fu Dream", Will Smith''s exhaustion is not enough to describe. He personally went to Sony Columbia Pictures to talk about the copyright of the remake of "Long Wei Boy" and persuaded Jack Chen to play the role for his son , Served as a supporting actor, and later led the crew to the east to take location scenes in the capital.


    Although the producers and investors are relativistic entertainment, it is no exaggeration to say that without Will Smith, there would be no "Kung Fu Dream".


    At the premiere, Will Smith even mobilized contacts and invited many celebrities in the circle to cheer for his son.


    For example, Halle Berry and Denzel Washington, who are also black, and Charlize Theron and Michael Bay, who have collaborated.


    There are Keanu Reeves, Matt Damon, Russell Crowe and so on.


    Ronan and Tom Cruise certainly will not be absent, and they also appeared on time at the premiere of "Kung Fu Dream".


    "Hello, Mr. Anderson."


    As soon as he entered the front hall of the theater, Jack-Chen came over to say hello: "It is my honor to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment this time."


    Ronan also shook hands with him politely and said: "It is also an honor to be able to invite Mr. Chen. I personally like Mr. Chen very much. The action movies you made are quite wonderful."


    Jack Chen is also a person who is used to big scenes, neither humble nor overbearing: "Thank you."


    Ronan had a few words with Jack Chen, especially about the situation of the Eastern film industry. No one can underestimate Jack Chen''s strong influence in the Eastern film market.


    And he will not bring certain opinions from the Internet to Jack Chen, which is the norm in the entertainment industry.


    Not to mention anything else, as for the male Hollywood stars present at the premiere today, which one is better than Jack Chen in this respect?


    Many people came over to say hello to Ronan. Ronan responded easily, mostly with greetings.


    Keanu Reeves also came, with raunchy hair, a thick beard, and a typical celebrity tramp shape.


    "Have you received a movie recently?" Ronan asked casually.


    "No." Keanu Reeves'' beard covered the expression on his face: "I have been resting recently."


    Ronan seemingly casually said, "Are you interested in cooperating with Relativity Entertainment?"


    If Keanu Reeves doesn''t want to cooperate, just switch to another actor.


    Keanu Reeves has a rather peculiar personality. After being silent for a while, he said: "Well, people in Hollywood are looking forward to cooperating with Relativity Entertainment."


    Ronan said: "After a while, someone from Shahai Entertainment will contact you, and Tiger Chen will also join this project."


    Compared with most Hollywood stars, Keanu Keyves is low-key and more empathetic. He once paid out of his pocket to help Tiger Chen make movies.


    The Will Smith family of three entered the theater at this time.


    Jada Smith was chatting with a group of women alone, and Will Smith took Jaden Smith to greet him in a circle, and then found Ronan and Tom Cruise.


    "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Cruise." Jaden Smith was a little cautious in front of the two.


    Ronan smiled and nodded, and said, "It''s a good job, this film is wonderful."


    For children, appropriate encouragement is still necessary.


    Jaden Smith looked very polite towards Ronan, and quickly said: "I just try my best to live up to your and father''s expectations."


    Tom Cruise lightly patted Jaden Smith on the shoulder and said, "It''s not easy to make an action movie."


    Jaden Smith was deeply moved and said, "Yes, you have to train for five hours a day. When shooting, you must really hit those people-you hit it lightly and make it look very hard, too difficult. Up."


    "But you did it." Will Smith is very proud of his son: "Jaden enjoys the training and shooting of this movie very much."


    Jaden Smith was quite cautious here, and quickly said, "Dad, I saw a friend."


    Will Smith set his hand: "Go." After Jaden Smith left, he said again: "This time I went to the East to lead the filming, which also broadened my horizons. I found out, even the New York Times. Authoritative media speaks like farts. The reports on the East are seriously inaccurate, and they simply write scribbles with their eyes closed."


    Ronan couldn''t help but smiled and said, "When didn''t they close their eyes and write silly?"


    Tom Cruise was deeply moved: "These media are authoritative, but in reality? They are not serving the interests of one party. They only see what they want to see, and only report what they want to report, even if they are fabricated. News."


    Will Smith shrugged slightly: "I understand. Don''t trust the American media. You won''t know the actual situation if you don''t go to the field to see it." He turned to say: "Just talk about Kung Fu. , Is a very powerful attack. But this time I went to the East to shoot, and I participated in a Kung Fu conference over there. It is said that it was over there..."


    For a while, Will Smith couldn¡¯t find a suitable English translation vocabulary. He pondered for a while before he said: ¡°It¡¯s probably the person in charge of each genre of Kung Fu over there. It is said that they have the shortest time, hundreds of years. What is the result?"


    Having had the life experience there, Ronan could already imagine that kind of scene.


    Tom Cruise asked curiously: "What happened?"


    Will Smith covered his forehead and said: "I saw a show, a super drag show, which is even more exaggerated than WWE''s performance." He shook his head helplessly: "They ruined all the good impression of Kung Fu left on me. ."


    Ronan can roughly guess what Will Smith saw. It must be the kind of "dancing demons" scene.


    There have been too many examples like this, such as the female Taiji...


    "By the way, Ronan, you know the East better." Will Smith asked at this time: "Is Kung Fu reduced to performance in the East?"


    Ronan didn''t know how to answer, and said vaguely: "Kungfu is just like boxing, Muay Thai, and free fighting. They are all types of martial arts, but like WWE, there are always many external manifestations."


    He didn''t know clearly, but in the Internet age, many kung fu masters are about to equate with crooks, and a certain madman has even made countless masters faceless.


    At a certain level, this also broke the so-called Kung Fu master''s folk view.


    In fact, people with a little bit of brains are very clear that in the face of more scientific equipment, more reasonable diet and more professional training, how can the folks have been professional and professional.


    The development of professional sports to the modern age has been affected by too many factors, such as drugs.


    The professional sports world in the United States is simply leading the global fashion trend. For example, there are too many Tour de France medicine kings.


    The second child also doesn''t talk about the boss. When professional sports and business are closely linked, everyone is equal before performance.


    In recent years, the track and field fields and swimming pools have been hardest hit areas.


    It was almost time. Will Smith greeted Ronan and Tom Cruise into the screening hall together, and said as he walked: "The pre-screening response of the film was very good, and the results should not be bad. Jaden can also use this to become famous. "


    Tom Cruise said: "Hollywood will have a new star."


    Will Smith laughed from ear to ear.


    "This is a good thing, but you have to pay more attention." Ronan and Will Smith have a close friendship, and specially reminded: "Will, you also need to strengthen the management and guidance of Jaden..."


    In this regard, Will Smith is deeply influenced by American ideas, especially the liberalism of Southern California: "Jaden is no longer a child. I believe that by giving him freedom, he will develop better."


    Ronan didn''t know what to say, after all, it was Will Smith''s son.


    The so-called end of freedom is actually barbarism and nonsense.


    But this kind of thing is impossible to say to Will Smith.


    Ronan is not a hot-headed second-year teenager, thinking that he can change the world, so he doesn''t mention it at all.


    Soon after entering the theater, "Kung Fu Dream" soon began to show.


    This kung fu film adapted from the old film "Longwei Boy" in the 1980s is one of the films Ronan has directly intervened in the creation of the film in recent years.


    Compared with the previous content, the plot has changed dramatically.


    The previous movie "Kung Fu Dream", although it seems to be full of oriental elements, there is also a tribute to Kung Fu, etc., in fact, Hollywood and American prejudice against the East can be seen everywhere, especially those who are out of the common sense of Eastern society and have prejudices. shape.


    For example, the theme of the film In the plot routine of "Justice Over Evil", "Justice" represented by American Drew finally defeated "Evil" represented by Oriental Martial Arts Hall.


    It can be said that in order to create conflict and opposition, the film did not hesitate to break away from basic common sense and created a series of prejudiced characters.


    Regardless of emotional factors, this is also undesirable from a commercial perspective alone.


    The biggest market of "Kung Fu Dream" is in North America and East Asia and Southeast Asia, led by the East. In fact, ordinary American audiences don''t care about what a foreign country looks like at all. It is more of a curiosity.


    And what about the growing East and its surrounding markets? Villains and prejudice will directly affect the viewer''s perception.


    Ronan will not let the Relativity Entertainment film do this emotionally.


    Therefore, whether it is from a commercial point of view or from an emotional point of view, even if the background of this film is still in the east, the characters and plot have undergone tremendous changes under Ronan''s direct intervention.


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 Chapter 1084： Castle in the sky

    On the premise of ensuring the North American market, the content of the film is slightly tilted to the east.


    The protagonist followed his mother who was transferred to the East to work in the capital and enrolled in a bilingual international school. Campus violence is a common phenomenon all over the world, especially for newcomers who have just transferred.


    Drew, the actor played by Jaden Smith, faced this situation. A group of Thai boys headed by Chachai, relying on their training in the Muay Thai martial arts gym and their identity as foreigners, often bullied local students and even fought.


    The status of foreign friends makes schools and even law enforcement agencies worry about it, and further fuels the arrogance of these people.


    Inevitably, Drew clashed with the campus violence gang led by Chachai and was knocked out.


    Behind is the usual routine in Eastern Kung Fu movies. A plumber with a stunt has become Drew''s Kung Fu teacher, teaching Drew to learn Kung Fu and fighting against the evil forces on campus.


    The brave Thais and the Americans who thought they could save the entire universe did it.


    Of course, the image of the East is very good. For example, students from the East have been helping new classmate Drew to integrate into the campus and the new environment.


    For example, Drew treated his mother rudely, but was finally moved by the Eastern warmth, and the mother-child relationship became harmonious.


    For example, the display of a harmonious society in the East.


    The oriental metropolis as the background is an absolutely modern city with many high-rise buildings, as well as traditional courtyards and the Forbidden City.


    In the movie, it truly reflects the real scene of the oriental metropolis, an international metropolis no less prosperous than New York and Los Angeles.


    There are also some oriental elements that are mechanically copied for overseas markets, especially some iconic buildings and backgrounds.


    For example, before the final martial arts competition, the plumber used Drew''s vacation to take him out for travel and training to experience the essence of kung fu.


    The Forbidden City, Great Wall, Bamboo Forest, Wudang Mountain, etc. have all become the background of Drew''s martial arts training.


    These piles of oriental elements are superficial and have no effect on the progress of the plot, just to cater to the western audience''s curiosity about exotic scenery.


    "Kung Fu Dream" is a standard Hollywood assembly line product. The rhythm of the first half is well grasped, and the second half starts to learn martial arts on the Great Wall and Wudang, which is bound to be uninteresting in the eyes of oriental audiences.


    But in North America and the international market, this is a very important selling point.


    Moreover, the film was shot in the East. The Oriental Branch of Relativity Entertainment also respects the opinions of the film department in charge. In the words of the middleman of China Film, the leaders value these very much because it represents cultural output.


    What can be output from such a clich¨¦d story and such a cooperation model.


    It is impossible to expect Hollywood to make a film that reflects the core of Eastern culture, even if the director is Ang Lee.


    The Hollywood director and production team, after all, serve the Hollywood company.


    All in all, if you want to make true Eastern films circulate around the world, don''t pin your hopes on Western screenwriters and Western directors.


    Even if Ronan and Relativity Entertainment make so many favorable settings for the East within the scope of the audience in the North American market, the ultimate goal is still for commercial gains.


    The film industry in the East has a long way to go if it wants cultural output.


    This cannot be solved by the film industry alone.


    Although many changes have been made, Ronan still feels that the whole film is floating after the premiere screening.


    Because it must be market and commercial considerations, "Kung Fu Dream" was fine when it was in a big city. At least it was a bit like real Eastern life, rather than an Eastern story imagined by Americans sitting in an office. At this stage, it becomes a castle in the sky that satisfies curiosity.


    Whoever goes to the Badaling Great Wall to practice martial arts all day long, even if you are an international friend, you have to buy tickets. The expense of the tickets is scary.


    In addition, the scenic spots in the East are always hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and there are always some monks who do nothing but practice martial arts on the top of the mountain like tourist attractions.


    This is even more nonsense. There are monks, but they are not practicing, but making money.


    Westerners don¡¯t understand this anyway, and maybe it can attract a large number of foreign tourists after the show.


    In some scenic spots, there is no charge for the crew at all. Instead, the crew is provided with advertising sponsorship, which is quite far-sighted in terms of making money.


    To some extent, this is also an Oriental tourism commercial.


    Give a few days of ticket fees, and then the ticket fees and venue fees of the crew are waived, and there is not much money. This crew is led by Will Smith! And there are superstars like Jack Chen! What if it catches fire all over the world?


    Will Smith is unknown to others, but Jack Chen is a household name.


    A scenic spot where Jack-Chen came to film!


    This publicity stunt is difficult to attract people. How can it pull the number of tourists a few points? Even if it can''t be pulled, wouldn''t it be possible to take this opportunity to increase the price?


    Look at the neighbors, the original 10 yuan tickets, the cost of hiring a bunch of fake monks, what a great event, the wave rose to 50.


    Then, continue to do it in the second year, and the tickets are directly 150!


    According to this trend, it won''t take a few years for the tickets to be properly broken through 200.


    Competition in the scenic spots is also fierce. Michael Bay¡¯s "Transformers 2" crew is said to intend to go to the East for filming. In an instant, more than a dozen cities and more than 20 scenic spots actively contacted the Oriental Branch of Relativity Entertainment.


    As for advertisers, they are even more numerous.


    In order to make her own computer the only computer for the heroine Candice Swanepoel in the movie, the famous Trade Industry Technology paid $10 million in advertising sponsorship when he first contacted the Oriental branch of Relativity Entertainment.


    Even more crazier, if Optimus Prime is willing to drink milk, a milk manufacturer is willing to provide the crew with $6 million.


    It is said that Michael Bay, based on the principle of being responsible for the crew and making more money for the producers, has been seriously considering related advertising sponsorships. Fortunately, Ronan stopped temporarily after receiving the news.


    Computers are not a problem, and milk is not a problem, but Candice Swanepoel must drink milk, not Optimus Prime.


    Ads can¡¯t be implanted!


    "Kung Fu Dream" received a total of 3.6 million U.S. dollars in advertising sponsorship from the East, including scenic spots and multiple manufacturer brands. After all, this is a story that takes place in the context of a modern oriental city.


    For "Kung Fu Dream" whose total production cost eventually cost 25 million US dollars, this is also not a small income.


    At the end of the film, the American child received the training and guidance of the Eastern teacher, defeated the barbaric Thai, and became the champion of the martial arts competition.


    This is an inspirational story often used in Hollywood''s movie mode. The protagonist must work hard to reach the peak of his task. The "When Happiness Knock at the Door" filmed and produced by Relativity Entertainment a few years ago also made Will- Smith''s role went through hardships and eventually succeeded.


    The father and son can be regarded as the same line.


    Will Smith has devoted countless efforts to "Kung Fu Dream". The internal screening evaluation of Relativity Entertainment is quite good, and the Embassy Pictures has invested sufficient resources for publicity and distribution.


    Although there was a large-scale opening of "Blackjack" released by Sony Columbia Pictures at the same weekend, Embassy Pictures won nearly 4,000 theaters for "Kung Fu Dream".


    The film¡¯s rival "Blackjack" this week also has a certain degree of strength. It claims to be adapted from the real events of the Las Vegas casino. The pre-screening promotion also created considerable momentum.


    But this can''t stop "Kung Fu Dream" from reaching the top of the North American box office charts this week.


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America, "Kung Fu Dream" lived up to the expectations of Will Smith, a heart-warming father, and won the box office championship with $58.96 million.


    The higher investment "Blackjack" also exceeded the US$24.1 million expected by Sony Columbia Pictures and ranked second in the box office list.


    These two films are full of gimmicks, and the momentum is far beyond their own strength.


    Frankly speaking, Will Smith has contributed to "Kung Fu Dream".


    In this era, it seems that movies that can be directly connected to Will Smith have no bad commercial results.


    This black actor with a pair of charming ears seems to be really magical in the movie market.


    After the film was released, Will Smith desperately cheered for his son.


    "When we chose Jack Chen to play Drew''s master, an exciting idea flashed in our minds-the East!" Will Smith dragged his son Jaden Smith to accept media interviews: "We know that we are asking for trouble, but it turns out that this arrangement not only makes the theme of the film more prominent, but even makes it an epic. I am very proud that we have completed the filming of the film in the East. When you see Jia Deng and Jack-Chen are training together on the Great Wall, and you will be shocked-that is a scene that we would never have shot in Los Angeles."


    He has always been a smart person and praised the location of the film: "The power contained in such a place cannot be copied by anyone. Its magic gives the film a more real texture. Working together in such a place is good for me and mine. It¡¯s a very important experience for the family The United States and the East are simultaneously released. "Kung Fu Dream" has also achieved good results in the East. Nearly 35 million RMB was received in the first three days. The Oriental box office is extremely promising to reach 150 million.


    After all, this is not a top big production with a strong fan base like "Transformers". It is already very good to have such a box office in this era.


    In North America, despite the general reputation, the trend of "Kung Fu Dream" is quite stable. After the next weekend of 29.87 million US dollars, the box office accumulated as high as 111.13 million US dollars for ten days.


    The film has also been launched on the international market one after another, and the overseas box office soon exceeded 40 million U.S. dollars. The screening scale will soon spread to more than 80 countries and regions in the following weeks.


    Through this movie, Relativity Entertainment can be said to be full of money.


    Will Smith and Jaden Smith, father and son, are also winners.


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 Chapter 1085： anxiety

    "Closed! Closed..."


    The director''s voice reverberated in half of the street, and the crew got busy. Jessica Felton glanced at the sun that had fallen into the horizon and walked towards her commercial car.


    Two female bodyguards immediately followed.


    This is Boston, and Jessica Felton has been leading the team to shoot for a while.


    There is a lot of space in the commercial vehicle. Jessica Felton leaned on a comfortable seat, stretched out her long legs in jeans, and yawned. Then she took a drink and took a sip.


    She glanced at the time, took out her mobile phone and dialed Ronan''s number. A familiar voice soon came from there, and a smile appeared on her face: "I just got off work here and I am going back to the hotel."


    Ronan on the other side asked, "Did the shooting go well? When will you come back?"


    Jessica Felton thought about the filming plan, and said: "The location scenes should be completed this week. The remaining scenes in the studio will have to be filmed in Los Angeles." She asked, "Is something wrong?"


    "There is a cocktail party, we want to attend together." Ronan over there simply said: ""Kung Fu Dream" box office is very popular, Will is going to hold a celebration cocktail party, and invited us both."


    Jessica Felton asked: "When."


    "this weekend."


    Jessica Felton calculated slightly: "The crew will return to Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. It''s too late."


    The two said something intimate again, and Jessica Felton hung up and put away the phone.


    She lowered the car window and glanced at the crew. The staff was still clearing the scene.


    Jessica Felton didn''t need to worry about these tasks. She raised the window and said to Anna who was driving: "Let''s go back to the hotel."


    As soon as the voice fell, the door of the car was knocked from outside. Aisha in the co-pilot glanced vigilantly and said, "It''s Miss Brock."


    Jessica Felton opened the car door, and Sandra Bullock, who had removed her makeup, stood by the car and asked with a smile, "Jessie, can I take a ride?"


    This is the heroine of the film. Of course Jessica Felton will not refuse this small request, saying: "Get in the car."


    Sandra Bullock quickly got into the car and took the seat next to Jessica Felton.


    The car started and drove towards the hotel where the crew stayed.


    "The filming of "Hot Police Flower" will soon be over." Sandra Bullock tentatively asked: "Jesse, do you want to continue to shoot the sequel of "Fast and Furious" in the next stage?"


    Jessica Felton closed her drooping brown hair and said, "It depends on the market response of the fourth part."


    Sandra Bullock said immediately: "The third box office is a big hit, and the fourth one will definitely succeed."


    Jessica Felton smiled: "I hope so." She looked at Sandra Bullock and suddenly asked, "Are you interested in this series?"


    Sandra Bullock looks like a big American silly girl, but not stupid at all. She smiled and said, "No." She changed her voice and explained: "I signed three film contracts with Relativity Entertainment, except Outside of "Hot Police Flower", I don''t know what the remaining two are, and I feel a little uneasy."


    "You must have heard of the reputation of Relativity Entertainment." Jessica Felton put away a faint smile and said with a serious face: "Relativity Entertainment has never forced any actors to star in bad movies."


    Sandra Bullock has not been in a good situation in recent years, denying it and will not sign three film long-term contracts at once, and quickly said: "Of course the credibility of Relativity Entertainment is guaranteed. I also believe this... "


    Her words were somewhat tentative: "A few days ago, between the filming of the crew, I saw you reading a book called "Weakness: The Progress of the Game."


    The copyright of this book is already in the hands of Relativity Entertainment. Jessica Felton did not carry anyone when she saw it, and immediately nodded slightly: "Yes."


    "I have read this book too." Sandra Bullock said, "The Taosi couple is very touching."


    Jessica Felton smiled and did not answer.


    Sandra Bullock asked: "Is Relativity Entertainment deliberately adapting this work? Has the copyright been obtained?"


    Jessica Felton thought about it for a while, and said: "Shahai Entertainment has already begun to adapt the script."


    Hearing this exact answer, Sandra Bullock was moved. Rather than placing the next two films on an uncertain movie project, it was better to choose one that she could access.


    Besides, this is an adaptation of a real-life biography! It also involves family emotions, saving blacks and American football. Which one is not a hot spot?


    Sandra Bullock looked at Jessica Felton''s more beautiful and exquisite face than most Hollywood female stars. She secretly sighed that the other party had chosen the wrong career, but she was a little careful and asked: " Jesse, are you in charge of this project? I wonder if the actor can consider me?"


    Jessica Felton said directly: "I am in charge, but I have to wait until the new "Fast and Furious" is completed."


    Sandra Bullock could hear it, Jessica Felton at least did not reject her, and immediately said, "I can wait."


    She hesitated a little, and then expressed a strong determination: "I have read this book too, and I like it very much. Frankly speaking, when I reach this age, I can''t always play an unmarried girl. I should play a mother. Up."


    "Well, when the script is finished, you can read the script first." Jessica Felton has an obvious style of relativistic entertainment. She is very strong in her bones, but on the surface looks more easy-going: "Actors and movies are after all Mutual choice."


    Sandra Bullock feels respect. No one dislikes being respected, even on the surface: "Okay, I''ll be waiting anytime."


    After talking about work, under Sandra Bullock''s conscious choice, the conversation between the two gradually turned to fashion and cosmetics that women like.


    It was not until the business car stopped in front of the hotel that the chat between the two came to an end. Sandra Bullock and Jessica Felton got off the car one after another. Next to Sika Felton, he looked like an ordinary personal assistant.


    After entering the hotel, Jessica Felton and Sandra Bullock separated and took the elevator directly back to their luxurious suite. Aisha and Anna followed one after another.


    They made a gesture, beckoning Jessica Felton to keep quiet, and then inspected the room carefully with the instrument.


    Since coming to Boston, this kind of work has been carried out every day. Jessica Felton sat on the sofa and watched the two bodyguards work.


    She didn''t have any impatience, nor did she complain about Ronan who was far away in Los Angeles.


    Because Jessica Felton knows very well that this is for her safety. Although Ronan¡¯s words were not very clear the previous time, she can also hear that someone intends to be against Ronan. As a girlfriend, she is May become the target of the other party.


    Ronan is a very reliable person, and he will never talk nonsense.


    Jessica Felton found out "Weakness: The Game Progress" and watched it, and began to consider matters related to film adaptation.


    The heroine said that Sandra Bullock¡¯s age and acting skills are not a problem.


    The actor is a little bit troublesome.


    She collected some relevant information. In real life, Michael Och is a standard big man, 6 feet 4 inches tall, and 344 pounds in weight. He is the feared "overlord" in college football. .


    However, to find such a big guy in Hollywood where slim men are rampant is really not a simple matter.


    You must have the same height and weight as well as acting skills above the baseline. You must also be a black person. These three conditions are combined, and actors are not so easy to find.


    This kind of role with prototype characters, it is impossible to make a candidate who is too outrageous.


    Clark Duncan? Jessica Felton thought of a black actor in the circle who was very big to the square, but also too old.


    I can only find one by one agency company and acting school.


    As for the type of movie, it must be an inspirational movie.


    Jessica Felton closed her eyes and thought for a while, feeling that the story of a rugby player from the bottom of society is more real than those Hollywood inspirational movies about success.


    Many inspirational films in Hollywood talk about how fallen people regain their confidence and life. To a large extent, their fall is their own blame and does not deserve the sympathy of others.


    This kind of ups and downs of life is actually not something worthy of promotion.


    To a large extent, such so-called inspirational films are nothing but sugar-coated cannonballs for whitewashing peace. They do not touch the truth of the problem at all.


    Jessica Felton heard Ronan say that "When happiness comes knocking on the door" has now become a must-select film for training and education companies such as Amway in the United States that do direct sales.


    In contrast, Michael Och has been an orphan since he was a child, and has suffered from the bitterness of the world. If such a person finds meaning in life, then his motivation is absolutely endless. The story of reaching the peak of life step by step is more enlightening.


    Jessica Felton is also a member of a commoner family. He is still Latino. He has seen too many Latino and African-American growth experiences. It is difficult to imagine Michael Och growing up in that environment and being optimistic. And upward mentality.


    Anna and Aisha returned to the suite living room The former said, "No problem."


    The latter added: "Madam, there have been a lot of people behind you recently, you have to pay more attention."


    "Is it a reporter?" Jessica Felton had long been aware of it. As Ronan became the first billionaire in history, more and more reporters and paparazzi followed her: "They are all I want to dig some big news from me."


    Aisha said: "Our people have observed carefully. They are basically paparazzi and reporters, but we can''t take it lightly. It''s hard to say that some of them have no other purpose."


    Jessica Felton nodded and said, "I have to trouble you in this regard."


    Aisha quickly said: "Madam, this is our part of the job."


    Jessica Felton put down the book in her hand: "I''m going to take a bath, and we will go out for dinner later."


    The filming of "Hot Police Flower" went well in Boston and returned to Los Angeles on Friday as planned.


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 Chapter 1086： S.H.I.E.L.D. Coffee

    On the first weekend of April, on the third day after Jessica Felton returned to Los Angeles from Boston, she accompanied Ronan to the celebration reception held by Will Smith.


    "Congratulations, Will. Congratulations, Jada."


    In the crowded banquet hall, after Ronan, Jessica Felton congratulated the couple, and at the same time handed the gift in her hand to Jaden Smith: "Congratulations, the future superstar."


    Will Smith smiled and said, "Jesse, you are too kind."


    Jaden Smith seemed very polite: "Thank you."


    Ronan looked at Will Smith and said, "The movie is so successful and Jaden performed well. You father, your hard work was not in vain."


    Will Smith looked at Jaden Smith with pride in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Finally, something has been achieved."


    Jessica Felton took Ronan''s arm and sighed in her heart that there really are no parents who don''t love their children in this world.


    In addition, Ronan was able to kill two birds with one stone in the project of "Kung Fu Dream", not only taking care of the friendship with Will Smith for many years, but also getting actual commercial benefits for Relativity Entertainment.


    "Anyway, Ronan, I still want to thank you." Will Smith asked the waiter to bring a few glasses of champagne, toast with Ronan and Jessica Felton, and said, "There is no one for you. With strong support, there can be no success for this movie."


    Ronan also didn''t say politely to Will Smith: "You have to invite me someday."


    Will Smith laughed haha ??and said, "No problem." Jaden Smith and Jada Smith went elsewhere, and he asked, "Is there any hope for the sequel to "Kung Fu Dream"?"


    Speaking of movies and work, Ronan put a smile away and said sternly: "This is not determined by Relativity Entertainment. Will, the authorization of "Long Wei Boy" was negotiated by you from Sony Columbia Pictures, Sony Although Columbia Pictures gave a full license, there is only one license. If you want to shoot a sequel, you need to get a new license from Sony Columbia Pictures."


    Sony Columbia Pictures is not stupid either. It only sold the remake rights to Will Smith and Relativity Entertainment, but the sequel was not included.


    Ronan continued: "In the case of Kung Fu Dream, it is impossible for Sony Columbia Pictures to authorize Relativity Entertainment."


    Will Smith only thought about it for a moment and knew Ronan was telling the truth. He sighed and said, "The sequel is troublesome."


    Ronan suggested: "You can continue to cooperate with Sony Columbia Pictures."


    "This...isn''t it great?" Will Smith said: "Without relativity entertainment, "Kung Fu Dream" could not be successful."


    Ronan told the truth: "If it were someone else, I would definitely not say that. But Will, based on the friendship between us, this is nothing. Jaden''s future is important."


    To be honest, he also didn¡¯t want to see Will Smith¡¯s unrestricted dragging of his son, which led to the later becoming a Hollywood abomination. If Jaden Smith can rely on "Kung Fu Dream" and its sequel to stabilize the popular situation, he might Al-Smith doesn''t have to go all out.


    Jessica Felton took a look at her boyfriend, how much he could guess Ronan''s thoughts, as far as friends were concerned, Ronan was really impeccable.


    It is undeniable that Ronan has an extremely utilitarian, thick-faced, sinister and contemptuous side, but he always has nothing to say about his friends and those around him.


    Perhaps this is also one of the reasons why she was able to let go of the past when facing Ronan''s pursuit.


    Jessica Felton knew very well that the temptation Ronan faced was only a lot more than in the past, but he firmly held the bottom line and broke with the past.


    Ronan talked a few more words with Will Smith, then took Jessica Felton to other places, and soon found Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz.


    "Hey, Jessie." Penelope Cruz warmly embraced Jessica Felton and said: "It''s been a long time. I want to ask you something. Let''s go elsewhere. ?"


    Jessica Felton smiled and said, "Okay." She said to Ronan, "I''m going to talk about women''s issues with Petunia."


    Ronan glanced at the two women who had left and asked Tom Cruise: "Is this a formal relationship with Petunia?"


    "Right." Tom Cruise has a feeling of being trapped in stocks: "At least it can reduce a lot of unnecessary harassment, especially from that aspect."


    Ronan understood what he meant: "Penny is a smart man."


    Tom Cruise didn''t have to hide in front of Ronan, and said: "There are some things that Penny should deal with. It''s better than my headache."


    Ronan then changed the subject and asked: "How is the progress of "Mission Impossible 4"?"


    "Preparation is almost complete." Tom Cruise said simply: "It is estimated that the filming will start around May, and we will strive for the 2009 summer archive to be released."


    He asked concerned: "What about Inception? Can it be released on time?"


    Compared to the same period before, Tom Cruise''s situation is much better, because Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, not only did not experience Pat Kinsley''s persistent discrediting incident, but also won with "Infinite Walker" The best actor, and played the leading role in "Inception".


    Ronan said: "Don''t worry, it will be released on time. This is a key project of Relativity Entertainment this year."


    Tom Cruise sighed and said: "There are too many key projects in Relativity Entertainment."


    He has seen the release list of Embassy Pictures. Relativity Entertainment has launched several major productions with an investment of hundreds of millions this year, such as "Iron Man 2", "Avatar", "Alice in Wonderland", "Fast and Furious 4", and " Inception, "Captain America"...


    Ronan bluntly said: "The Relativity Entertainment has been deployed for many years, and it is time to harvest.


    Tom Cruise lowered his voice and asked, "I heard that Shahai Entertainment has established a number of 3D movie projects. Are you very optimistic about the 3D prospects?"


    Ronan said: "3d will become popular at least in a short period of time. Moreover, the number of audiences in North American theaters has not increased in the past two years, but is slowly decreasing. How can box office revenue increase? I can only think more about ticket prices. Method."


    Tom Cruise nodded slowly: "The price of 3D movies is one-third higher than normal."


    Ronan said directly: "In many places overseas, the price of 3d movies will double or even higher."


    In the short term, 3d is undoubtedly a good way to increase movie income, but as time goes by, all the defects of 3d will be exposed.


    Ronan knew why Tom Cruise had to ask this, and suggested: "Mission Impossible 4 is best not to use the 3D format. Fast-paced action movies are shown in 3D, which is terrible and makes people dizzy."


    "I see." Tom Cruise paid much attention to Ronan''s words in film: "I will have a good talk with Paramount Pictures."


    The copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series has always been a nuisance, and it is also the source of the conflicts between Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures. The two parties have had many troubles in terms of investment and income, and finally reached it. balance.


    Ronan then saw Samuel Jackson again, the old black man wearing a beret and looking very fanciful.


    "Look, who is this." Ronan shook hands with Samuel Jackson, jokingly: "Isn''t this my head of SHIELD?"


    Samuel Jackson followed Ronan''s joke and said: "Mr. Anderson, you can''t talk about my identity in public, otherwise I can only invite you back to S.H.I.E.L.D. for coffee."


    Ronan replied in a serious manner: "I heard that SHIELD coffee is not good."


    Samuel Jackson said: "My destiny in the future is tied to SHIELD."


    Ronan solemnly said, "Samuel, after ten years, you will look back and you will definitely think this is a very wise decision."


    Compared to others, Samuel Jackson has participated in the Marvel Avengers series more deeply. It is not about how important the egg is, but in addition to the movie, Samuel Jackson also authorized Marvel, all Marvel The marinated eggs in comics and surrounding toys can be created using his image.


    Of course, the premise must be a positive role.


    The king of secret agents is not a simple character in movies and comics. His face is black, and his heart is blacker than his face.


    If this is not the case, how can you be the head of the Snake Shield Bureau? Has long been killed by Hydra.


    In "Iron Man 2" released in May of this year, Ladan will officially enter the movie, and there will be several rivalries with Tony Stark.


    Then there is the holiday file "Captain America", the official title of this film is very clear-"Captain America: The Avengers Pioneer"!


    Then there is "The Avengers" which will be released in May next year.


    Iron Man and Captain America are the two core figures of the Marvel Avengers project from the first stage to the third stage. Tony Stark is the core of the scene and the team, and Steve Rogers is the commander and spiritual leader. .


    Perhaps Captain America is a bit outdated, but the principles he adheres to are still recognized by mainstream American society.


    Of course, no one is perfect, and Captain America is no exception. As long as the Winter Soldier plays, Steve Rogers will always make mistakes.


    The movie will not portray Captain America as a morally perfect personThe failure of the movie "Superman" has fully proved that superheroes who are too tall are not very popular in this era.


    Even Warner Bros. and DC Comics are now pondering over how to find as many defects as possible for Superman within a reasonable range.


    This will directly affect the success or failure of the new "Superman" movie.


    Warner Bros. also has two superhero movies released this year, namely "Watchmen" and "Green Lantern".


    The latter, as the beginning of the entire Justice League movie universe, has to wait until the summer file.


    The former in comics once caused a strong response in North America and was once known as the best superhero comics.


    Ronan also received the premiere invitations from Warner Bros. and Zach Schneider.


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 Chapter 1087： warder

    Originally, the schedule set by Warner Bros. for "Watchmen" was early March, but the sudden outbreak of copyright disputes forced the film''s release time to be postponed to April.


    Just like Marvel''s comics, the copyright of some DC works is actually very complicated.


    Especially the comics that did not expect to be popular in the future, they didn''t care about some rights, and completed the authorization inadvertently.


    It''s easy to authorize, but it''s hard to get back your rights.


    Especially when part of the rights and interests of "Watchmen" fell in the hands of 20th Century Fox, one of the six major Hollywood companies.


    As early as the early nineties, after Tim Burton¡¯s version of "Batman" was a big success, Warner Bros. planned the adaptation of "Watchmen" into a movie and even started scripting. The screenwriter was Sam at the time. -Hamm, it was once rumored that Robin Williams will play Rorschach, Jamie Lee Curtis will play the ghost, Richard Gere and Kevin Costner will participate and so on.


    In order to share the risk, Warner Bros. also recruited Twentieth Century Fox and authorized the distribution rights of "Watchmen" to Twentieth Century Fox.


    However, the script was rewritten many times and the original author strongly opposed it. In the end, Warner Company shelved the filming plan of "Watchmen", and the cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox disappeared.


    Hollywood has never been a harmonious group, and there has never been a lack of competition among the six major companies. Because of the age-old relationship, Warner Bros. ignored or did not take the agreement more than ten years ago seriously.


    As a result, at the most intense stage of this year''s screenwriters'' strike, Twentieth Century Fox directly sued Warner Bros. to the court to obtain the distribution rights of the "Watchmen" movie.


    Many times Warner Bros.''s mysterious operation is really unintelligible. They did not pay attention to this lawsuit in the early stage. It was not until the court ruled that Twentieth Century Fox won, which suddenly realized that they filed a copyright appeal.


    When it comes to copyright disputes, the release date of "Watchmen" had to be postponed.


    Finally, in order for the film to be released and to ensure the complete rights and interests of "Watchmen", Warner Bros. had to hold his nose and settle out of court with Twentieth Century Fox.


    The two parties reached a settlement agreement before the Oscars, and the copyright dispute between Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox was settled before March.


    Warner Bros. paid a considerable fee to Twentieth Century Fox. Not only did the compensation for the copyright pit of the "Terminator" sequel all be spit out, but also an 8% global box office share.


    Correspondingly, Twentieth Century Fox no longer owns any rights and interests in "Watchmen" and will not act as the distributor of the film, and future sequels will have nothing to do with it.


    To some extent, Warner Bros. openly used the copyright of the "Terminator" sequel to pit the 20th Century Fox, and the 20th Century Fox quickly seized the opportunity to get back.


    "Twentieth Century Fox is too much."


    In the theater, facing Kevin Tesuhara, Ronan said directly: "In this case, the usual practice in the circle is not a symbolic fee?"


    Kevin Tesuhara shook his head: "They are really too much. Warner Bros. has always been friendly with other companies in the circle."


    Ronan said casually: "The real master of Fox in the 20th century has returned. I heard from people in the UK that James Murdoch was more radical."


    Warner Bros. was a little bit painful this time. Kevin Tesuhara has not suffered such a big loss in recent years, and he is a little angry: "A hairy boy who relies on his father''s generation does not know that the sky is high and the earth is thick."


    Ronan said: "Warner and Fox and News Corporation are very sensitive now, Kevin, there is no need to make such a big fire."


    Kevin Tesohala did not answer, but asked: "I heard that there is also a contradiction between your Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox."


    Ronan nodded and looked sincere: "The contradictions between "Fantastic Four" and "X-Men" are sharp and irreconcilable."


    "This company..." Kevin Tesuhara said nothing. "This family is really unflattering."


    Ronan faintly echoed: "Who said no?"


    Judging from the current situation, if there is any trouble between Fox and James Murdoch in the twentieth century, Warner Bros. will definitely fall into trouble.


    The competition among major Hollywood companies is also fierce, otherwise it would not become the Big Six, and even later become the Big Five.


    When Zach Schneider came in, Ronan chatted with him for a while.


    Since "Watchmen" has already completed all productions, since last year, Zach Schneider has been involved in the work of the Justice League Cinematic Universe. Of course, Ronan will not be told the specific progress, but the re-directing and shooting of the "Superman" movie has been made public. News.


    The producer, Warner Bros., has full confidence in Zach Schneider and believes that "he has a keen sense of fashion and a visual style that matches it."


    Zach Schneider also stated clearly that because of the success of Christopher Nolan''s "Dark Knight", his situation in Warner Bros. and the Justice League movie universe has been consolidated.


    Ronan understood what he meant. From the visual style, Zach Schneider was the closest director to Christopher Nolan.


    As far as the great success of "The Dark Knight" is concerned, in the case that Christopher Nolan will not cooperate, Warner Bros. Choosing Zach Schneider seems to be a very correct decision.


    At the very least, the successful model and style can be continued in future DC comics.


    The image style of "Watchmen" was very obviously influenced by "The Dark Knight", and its strong dark style appeared from the first second of the opening.


    The dark style is a major feature of the film. Another major feature is that Zach Schneider, as a **** fan of DC comics, makes the film loyal to the comics to the greatest extent.


    Before the media interview, Zach - Schneider also mentioned this indicates strive to maintain faithful to the book and the author: "For now, their creativity has stood the test of time."


    Whether this is good or bad is hard to say clearly.


    This is a big event for comic fans. Zach Schneider adheres to the principle of loyalty to the original-the original comics highlight the elements of **** and violence, which is a break from the tradition of superhero comics, and the movie version follows this The setting, full of extremely **** shots, can also be described as a breakthrough in superhero movies; the movie version not only follows the original structure, and even maintains the consistency of the lens settings with the comics.


    Many passers-by expressed that they were not very friendly, especially the plot of a comic interspersed in the movie. Although the comic was highly restored, the passerby audience felt that this paragraph was a bit redundant.


    Fortunately, Zach Schneider didn''t completely follow the comics, and successfully linked up many classic scenes of comics, so it would not be confusing.


    It is undeniable that some fans who have watched "Watchmen" and are familiar with comics will have an illusion: Zach Schneider seems to be afraid of leaving his mark in the film. It is more like a translation rather than a translation. The conversion of the media to another media has made some of the flaws in the original comics more obvious.


    Comics are not movies.


    In fact, the most sensible decision made by the previous Marvel series of films was to make drastic changes to the comics. Despite these and other problems, the villains are all mentally handicapped, but they ensure the popularity of the film. Lower the barriers to entry for theaters.


    What happened to Warner Bros. and Zach Schneider? Instead, it continues to raise the barriers to entry for DC superhero movies, and in the end it even makes passersby completely confused.


    Judging from this "Watchmen", Warner Bros. and Zach Schneider have embarked on this extremely correct path.


    In short, this movie, Zach Schneider has not gone to extremes, and it can be considered a preliminary problem-how to retain the richness of the multi-level and multi-characters in the original "Watchmen" to satisfy the desire of comics fans, on the other hand , To make a foreshadowing in the film to ensure that more viewers who do not know the original work are willing to sit down and watch this 160-minute R-rated movie.


    This story about ¡°superheroes¡± is not ordinary. It describes a world full of sin and conspiracy. ¡°Superheroes¡± are exiled. The most important thing for them is not to save human beings, but to overcome extreme anxiety, nothingness and Save yourself from loss.


    Even so, the reputation of "Watchmen" is inevitably split like "Three Hundred Warriors of Spartan".


    Although it is not as exaggerated as "Twilight Saga: New Moon", except for 10 points is 1 point, but it is not much better than Brother Bao''s "Vampire Hunter Lincoln".


    People who like it are held up to the sky, and there is a curse of dislike.


    The themes of comics, especially the film adaptations of superhero comics, have always been regarded as commercial works dedicated to making money.


    In recent years, film works adapted from superhero comics have been successful like "Spider-Man," "Iron Man" and "The Dark Knight", and others like "The Hulk" and "Dark Knight".


    But one thing is obvious. There is also a special analysis in the circle. Even the commercial superhero movies are not particularly bad at the box office.


    "Watchmen" opened in 3911 theaters The scale is the most R-rated superhero movie. Warner Bros. seems to want to make this film into Bizark-Schneider''s last film. "Bada Three Hundred Warriors" is a more popular and topical movie.


    But the box office of the film is not very good, especially the trend, Friday>Saturday>Sunday, 25.14 million US dollars> 19 million US dollars> 11.52 million US dollars, the curve is not healthy.


    According to normal circumstances, this kind of non-sequel film will exceed or at least equal the Friday box office on Saturday.


    During the opening weekend in North America, "Watchmen" earned 55.21 million US dollars at the box office.


    It''s not particularly good, but it''s not bad, and it even exceeded the $50 million expected by Warner Bros.


    Zach Schneider at the very least handed in a passing answer to Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    (In reality, Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox had a serious dispute over the copyright of "Watchmen", and the two parties even sued separately and tossed for several months.)


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 Chapter 1088： Stick to the dark wind

    In the eyes of a favorite audience, "Watchmen" is definitely not inferior to the existence of "The Dark Knight."


    In terms of popularity, the former is far inferior to the latter.


    "Watchmen" can be regarded as the most stylish of all superhero comics, and the film that it shoots also appears tall in content and theme, not as vulgar as ordinary superhero movies.


    Even the depth of the theme surpasses Christopher Nolan''s two "Batman".


    But there is a fact recognized by the entire film industry that cannot be ignored. Once a film rises up, it will face the situation of high music and few.


    Especially superhero movies with a strong commercial flavor.


    The opening results of "Watchmen" were good, above the expectations of Warner Bros., but the magnitude of the drop next weekend was also unexpected by Warner Bros.


    The drop of nearly 70% is not unthrilling.


    At the box office of 17.81 million US dollars the following weekend, it was also announced that there would be no miracle behind "Watchmen". There was no chance that the North American box office would exceed US$200 million. Even if it exceeded US$150 million, it was a small probability event.


    The production cost of the film alone is as high as 130 million US dollars.


    Faced with such a situation, the leaders of Warner Bros. could not help discussing Zach Schneider again.


    "Based on the analysis of the current situation, there is no possibility for "Watchmen" to recover the cost through the box office." DC Comics CEO Diego Harris said: "Strictly speaking, this film is not a success. Regarding director Zac- Schneider, we..."


    Zach Schneider was the person recommended by Charles Rowan. The most experienced and successful Warner Bros. producer said: "But "Watchmen" has not failed! In addition to the online box office, there are also DVD and other markets. In terms of film reputation, it is not difficult to make a profit."


    He glanced at Kevin Tesukhara and said: "Look at the various word-of-mouth statistics of "Watchmen". IMDB has a score of 8.2. The comprehensive evaluation of the media is very high. The evaluation of film critics is biased towards positive. Roger Albert even said that this is the best science fiction movie he has ever seen."


    Diego Harris¡¯ doubts have not been dispelled: ¡°The reputation of many movies is not necessarily linked to the market.¡±


    Charles Rowan said again: "It''s a small number of movies! Art films with a good reputation may not be at the box office, and they can also get chatting offline. From the time of release and even the establishment of the project, they are destined to lose money. But commercial movies with good reputation, Even if the box office is not good, offline will be successful."


    He knows who can really make the decision, and said to Kevin Tesuhara: "The Watchmen has also been affected by objective factors. Because of the copyright disputes in 20th Century Fox, we have A lot of the publicity and marketing initiated by the release have gone into nothing, and the negative impact of postponing the release is objective."


    Diego Harris can''t deny this, and it was also expected by Warner Bros. and DC Comics before the "Watchmen" was released.


    Changing the release schedule of a movie, especially before it is released, is a taboo for movie distribution.


    When Kevin Tesohala heard the name of Twentieth Century Fox, he couldn''t help but frowned slightly. Combined with News Corp''s acquisition of the entire Warner siege, he only felt that the Murdoch family was a bunch of bad people.


    Originally, he belonged to the faction of Time Warner that resolutely resisted the acquisition of News Corp. Now there is the "Watchmen". Not only does he have no good feelings for the Murdoch family and its News Corp. and 20th Century Fox, but also A strong sense of disgust was born.


    "Charles makes sense." Kevin Tesuhara is still inclined to Zach Schneider: "The positive reviews of "Watchmen" far outweigh the negatives, and the image style is similar to that of "The Dark Knight." In Christopher- When Nolan refuses to cooperate with us, Zach Schneider is still our first choice."


    Diego Harris still said: "But the box office trend of "Watchmen"..."


    Kevin Tesuhara asked: "Diego, the global box office of "The Dark Knight" exceeds one billion US dollars. Which superhero movie has achieved this score in the past?"


    "Only "The Dark Knight"." Thinking of the success of this movie, Diego Harris said from the heart: "This is a great success. The future Justice League movie universe, as well as the entire DC comics, are indeed It should follow this pattern and style."


    Kevin Tesuhara said: "Doesn''t your doubts be resolved? As far as Hollywood is concerned, besides Christopher Nolan and Zach Schneider, which director has this style?"


    Diego Harris finally nodded. It is too early to talk about the success or failure of "Watchmen". Moreover, the comic itself has the problem of high music and lack of music. The film has the current situation and it is not the responsibility of the director alone.


    And Zach Schneider also admired one thing in the filming and production of "Watchmen". Zach Schneider respected the creation of DC comics and made the adaptation of the movie as close to the original as possible.


    As before, when faced with the choice of the director, the management of Warner Bros. was deeply affected by the success of "The Dark Knight". Even if the box office results of "Watchmen" were fairly average, they still chose to trust Zach Schneider who insisted on the dark wind. .


    At the end of the meeting, the people who participated in the meeting left to get busy with their work.


    Kevin Tesohala returned to the office and found out the settlement agreement between Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox on "Watchmen".


    Twentieth Century Fox has clarified the danger this time. "Watchmen" has long been set up for shooting. It has been widely promoted since last year. Even if there is a copyright dispute, why didn''t you call 20th Century Fox earlier? But I have to wait for the film to be released in less than two months!


    This is simply pushing "Watchmen" to the top of the cliff, leaving Warner Bros. and DC Comics with nowhere to go. They can only accept the terms of 20th Century Fox.


    In the past, the 20th Century Fox was not in this style. Since James Murdoch came to Los Angeles from England and took the helm of the 20th Century Fox himself, the company has become aggressive.


    Even Kevin Tesuhara has to admit that the timing of the 20th Century Fox''s shot was just right.


    Warner Bros. suffered a huge economic loss this time. Maybe someone on the board of directors will attack him and ask him to explain.


    Kevin Tesukhara pressed the intercom and called the assistant.


    "Let people stare at the 20th Century Fox." Kevin Tesuhara is a descendant of an island nation, with a vicious side of the island nation: "The specific situation is every three days... No, it will be collected every two days and delivered in time. ."


    The assistant understood what he meant, and immediately said: "Yes! I will deploy the staff now."


    Beverly Hills, Century City, Fox Tower.


    James Murdoch looked at the box office bulletin for the latest weekend and said: "Jim, this time I did a good job."


    Jim-Pross said modestly: "The main reason is that you choose the timing too good, so that Warner Bros. has power and no time to use it."


    ""Terminator" originally belonged to 20th Century Fox." James Murdoch was never a person who swallowed his stomach silently after a loss: "We previously considered the cooperation with Warner Bros., based on the relationship between the two sides. I lent it to them for the time being. Not only did they not accept the affection, they also bite us in turn."


    Jim Pross then said: "This is also my negligence at work."


    James Murdoch waved his hand: "It has nothing to do with you. Warner Bros. violated the rules of the game."


    Hearing the words of the rules of the game, Jim Prolos couldn''t help but quietly glanced at James Murdoch. It seemed that the man in front of him never took the rules of the game seriously and trampled on various rules.


    However, with News Corporation and the Murdoch family, it shouldn¡¯t be a big deal, right?


    After all, Jim Prolos is the Fox manager who is on the bright side, and he doesn''t particularly understand what James Murdoch does, otherwise he would certainly not have such an idea.


    James Murdoch added: "On the Warner Bros. side, the follow-up box office share of "Watchmen", you also have to stare, don''t let them do tricks."


    Warner Bros. not only vomits what he eats from 20th Century Fox, but 20th Century Fox also takes interest from Warner Bros.


    Jim Prolos hurriedly said: "I will, the one in the circle is okay to deal with outsiders. Twentieth Century Fox will not give Warner Bros. a chance."


    James Murdoch asked at this time: "Also, how are the arrangements for the release of summer films?"


    "It has been arranged." Jim Prolos briefly introduced: "Starting in May, 20th Century Fox has new movies released every month. In May is "Robin Hood"..."


    The 20th Century Fox has no hope for much of this film. In order to reduce the loss and avoid the impact of the failure of the previous epic film, the schedule of "Robin Hood" was deliberately adjusted from last year''s holiday file to this year''s summer file in order to use time to dilute the audience''s memory .


    James Murdoch asked: "What about the disaster film, UU Reading "Super Storm"?"


    Jim Prolos said: "In June, in order to avoid James Cameron''s new film "Avatar", it was scheduled in mid-June."


    "James Cameron." James Murdoch thought of his old rival, Relativity Entertainment: "I remember that in the propaganda of Relativity Entertainment, it claimed that "Avatar" invested 500 million US dollars."


    Jim Prolos thought for a while, and said: "This is for external propaganda. The specific investment is not clear yet."


    James Murdoch nodded slightly, and asked: "How many movies are there in the Relativity Entertainment Summer Archive?"


    Jeep-Pros recalled, and said: "The summer file started with "Iron Man 2," followed by "Avatar", "Fast and Furious 4", "Alice in Wonderland", "Clover File", it seems And animated feature films..."


    He emphasized: "There is definite news that "Avatar" is the number one movie project of Relativity Entertainment today!"


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 Chapter 1089： technical problem

    Shahai Entertainment is a small venue built specifically for internal test films.


    The big screen turned from light to darkness, and the lights on the ceiling turned on to illuminate the entire venue. The people who participated in the screening, including Ronan, took off their 3D glasses one after another.


    "The picture is amazing!" Despite her knowledge, Jessica Felton was still a little shocked: "Is this the effect that can be achieved when the technology is at its extreme?"


    In some ways, she also belongs to the technology stream of Hollywood.


    George Clint on the other side put away his 3D glasses, thoughtfully: "The picture effect of this film is something Hollywood has never achieved before!"


    Robert Lee echoed: "Not in Polar Express! Not in Transformers!"


    Robert Zemikis in front suddenly interjected: "I thought "Alice in Wonderland" had reached the extreme, but now, the gap is too big."


    Ronan is rather calm, after all, he has felt the charm of "Avatar".


    Mueller of Embassy Pictures suddenly interjected: "The story is a little simpler."


    "The graphics and 3D effects alone are enough." said Thomas, the online hair styling director of Embassy Pictures, "what more storyline is needed."


    Since director James Cameron did not come to the venue, the people of Relativity Entertainment did not hesitate to speak.


    Ronan patted his palms lightly, and the venue immediately calmed down. He slowly said, "What do you think?"


    "very good!"


    "The market prospects are promising!"


    Someone successively said yes, Thomas, the online distribution director of Embassy Pictures, was more professional, calculated for a while, and said: "I think it is not a big problem for this film to exceed one billion US dollars at the box office. If it works well, it will be possible for the world to reach 1.5 billion US dollars. ."


    Mueller accepted the words with regret: "Unfortunately, it is an original movie, and the start may not be particularly smooth."


    Several other people also echoed that, with the effect of this kind of movie, if it is an adapted movie with a certain fan base, the box office will inevitably be a huge hit from the beginning.


    "According to the plan." Ronan didn''t need to say more. The related work has already been done. This internal preview is more to strengthen the entire Relativity Entertainment''s confidence in "Avatar". He just emphasized: "Do your best to run this film."


    Thomas assured: "Embassy Pictures will not let "Avatar" a bit of waste."


    In other words, it will definitely squeeze out the value of this film.


    After years of development, Ronan also believes that Embassy Pictures has such capabilities.


    From production to final publicity and distribution, the total investment of Relativity Entertainment will be as high as 500 million US dollars, of course, there must be sufficient returns.


    Ronan returned to the office and met James Cameron who was waiting here.


    "You brought a masterpiece." Ronan didn''t need to deny: "This will be a great movie."


    James Cameron does his part: "For this, I have never wavered."


    Ronan knows very well that those great film directors are all self-confident guys.


    Regardless of other aspects, at least commercially, "Avatar" is absolutely great enough for Relativity Entertainment.


    Once living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Ronan thought that the greatest fortune in movies was to be able to see "Avatar" on the screen with his own eyes, first in 2D and later in IMAX3D.


    Although he does not approve of the theme and concept of "Avatar", he is easily conquered by the film''s graphics. Even after many years, in terms of the immersive effect of 3D movies, he still believes that no commercial film can match "Avatar". ".


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s publicity and distribution capabilities are strong enough. Ronan has seen the preview of "Avatar" and believes that this film will work miracles, so he directly asked: "James, what about the sequel? Do you have plans for the sequel?"


    James Cameron said helplessly: "Ronan, the progress you requested is too fast, right? The first film has not been released yet, so I am considering a sequel."


    Ronan shrugged slightly and said, "This shows that I have enough confidence in you and "Avatar."


    James Cameron thought a little, and said: "This story is not finished. Obviously, there must be a sequel, but it can''t be filmed for the time being."


    "Why?" Ronan asked.


    From the perspective of business investment, although the sequel cannot be launched too fast, it cannot be too slow.


    When it comes to work, James Cameron became very serious, saying: "For the sequel, I have a lot of ideas, especially the technical aspects, which is also the most critical of "Avatar."


    Ronan certainly understands what he meant. After "Titanic", James Cameron has not made an official feature film for so many years. It is not that the world has been raging. The documentaries used for experiments are all in Make technical preparations for "Avatar".


    James Cameron added: "In my vision, the "Avatar" sequel requires a lot of technically rigid adaptations. It is best to show it in naked-eye 3D plus 120 frames plus holographic projection plus Dolby Atmos technology. ."


    Ronan shook his head: "I can understand your technical pursuits, but James, have you considered whether or not, with the current development trend of film technology, it will not be possible to realize these technologies on a large scale in theaters in ten years. "


    James Cameron defended: "All this is to achieve a perfect visual experience and 360-degree natural sound, so that the audience is very close to the reality of ¡®immersive¡¯."


    Ronan added: "There is more than one sequel to "Avatar", right? We can prepare to shoot the sequel while making technical reserves. With the scale of "Avatar", it takes at least three years from preparation to filming for each sequel. During this time, there is still the work of the crew, and the completion can be used as a process to give birth to new technologies. On-site shooting is the best condition for the development and testing of new technologies."


    This is not a flicker, although a lot of technical preparations have been made, but in the preparations for the shooting of "Avatar", James Cameron used and developed the new technology of the department, which surpassed the preparation of the previous nearly ten years.


    Therefore, James Cameron said carefully: "Ronan, I will seriously consider your words."


    At the level of James Cameron''s director, even Ronan couldn''t force it, and immediately nodded and said: "I hope we can work together to create the future of science fiction movies."


    James Cameron thought of the works of Relativity Entertainment in the past two years and said: "In my opinion, Hollywood science fiction films will present two trends in the future."


    Ronan has never been arrogant. The exchanges with James Cameron also helped him have a clearer understanding of the future. He asked, "Oh, which two situations?"


    James Cameron said roughly: "One is superhero science fiction, such as Iron Man, Superman, and the like; the other is a more serious science fiction movie that involves scientific discussions, and technical issues are involved when shooting, such as "Avatar" and so on, this kind of need pay more attention to details and make the details more in line with science."


    He sighed: "In fact, before "Avatar", I was always worried about whether the market has changed dramatically and audiences are no longer willing to sit in dark rooms and watch movies with strangers as before.


    Ronan knows that this worry is not unreasonable, because North American theater audiences show a downward trend every year.


    "Don''t worry." Ronan said, "Avatar will prove that audiences are still happy to go to the theater to watch super blockbuster movies."


    James Cameron didn''t wait much, and he soon left. When Ronan answered the office, the scores for the trial meeting had already come out.


    This is the internal test film standard of Relativity Entertainment. It does not consider the artistic value of the film, but only looks at the commercial prospects.


    Among the many producers and executives of Relativity Entertainment, "Avatar" received a score of 9.8.


    In the past, films that scored 9 points or more in internal previews have all hit the box office.


    Connie knocked on the door and came in, saying: "Just got a news that Zach Schneider and Charles Rowan rejected the script of the new "Superman" movie and asked the screenwriter to modify it."


    Ronan has been paying attention to the dynamics next door to Marvel and asked: "Do you know the reason?"


    Connie said: "It is said that the theme is not deep enough and the content is not heavy enough to bear the dark style."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I see, continue to pay attention to the situation over there."


    This situation is not surprising, after all, Warner Bros. and DC Comics all regard "The Dark Knight" as the benchmark for DC comics.


    Think about the "Watchmen" being released, not so much a comic film, it is more appropriate to say that a purely live-action movie.


    Ronan had watched several versions of this film once, and the different edited versions made the rating of this film erratic like a roller coaster.


    At that time, there was a saying, which is not unreasonable: Marvel¡¯s superhero movies have a stable output. The good ones are not good, and the bad ones are not very bad; while DC¡¯s comics are metaphysics, even if they are operated by the same director. Knife, different edited versions will be different.


    Others joked that the reason why Warner Bros. and DC Comics did not collapse was because they sold director-edited discs.


    Ronan has already received a list of movie schedules for this summer, including a super masterpiece by Warner Bros. and DC Comics Because of the influence of the Marvel Avengers plan in advance, Warner Bros. And DC Comics also opened the prelude of the Justice League Cinematic Universe earlier. The opening masterpiece was "Green Lantern", which cost 200 million US dollars just to produce!


    This superhero blockbuster will be released in mid-May.


    Because Warner Bros. and DC Comics wanted to hang people''s appetites, out of confidentiality, "Green Lantern" did not hold any external screenings, and Ronan was not sure what the film was.


    Hope is still green, from beginning to end.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s "Iron Man 2" once again occupied the beginning of this summer archive.


    In recent years, including last year¡¯s "Spider-Man 3", the first weekend of the summer file has almost become a Marvel superhero movie special.


    However, before "Iron Man 2", Relativity Entertainment also had a superhero movie released in April, "King of the Sea".


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 Chapter 1090： Other children

    On the third weekend of April, "King of the Sea" premiered in Los Angeles.


    "Mr. Anderson."


    In the premiere theater, a little girl who looked like pink jade stood in front of Ronan, and said seriously: "Can you sign my name?"


    Looking at this cute and messy blond girl, Ronan hesitated, after all, he didn''t sign someone very much.


    This teenage girl, wearing a strapless pink dress with an extra-large bow on her waist, is especially cute. Jessica Felton has almost no resistance and gently squeezed Ronan¡¯s arm. Click: "Don''t let the kids down."


    Ronan took the pen and the notebook and wrote a wish message on it. By the way, he asked: "Koruo, why do you think of asking me to sign."


    Chloe Moretz tilted his small face, thought for a while, and said, "Because I want to be the world''s richest man just like you."


    Ronan simply added a sentence to the notebook: "I wish your dreams come true."


    In Jessica Felton''s eyes, Chloe Moretz had a honey-like smile on her face and said to Ronan, "Thank you."


    Can''t bear it, this kid is so cute! Jessica Felton took Chloe Moretz''s hand and asked, "Did you come here by yourself?"


    "No." Chloe Moritz seemed to have a cute voice: "My mother came with me."


    She blinked and asked, "Madam, can I stay and watch the premiere screening?"


    Although she was messed up by the cuteness of the little girl, Jessica Felton hadn''t fainted yet, and said, "I said nothing, you have to go to MPAA for this."


    Chloe Moretz''s cute face immediately collapsed: "The first movie I starred in, I couldn''t even watch the premiere screening..."


    Jessica Felton felt that the softest part of her heart was hit by the child, and comforted: "It doesn''t matter, it will be fine in a few years."


    Due to the swear words and large-scale killing scenes in "King of the Sea", at the age of Chloe Moretz, it is impossible to watch it in the theater and can only go home after the premiere.


    Someone was beckoning to Chloe Moretz, Chloe Moretz said: "My mother called me, I want to go home."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "Go."


    Chloe Moretz waved his hand: "Goodbye, ma''am. Goodbye, Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan finally glanced at the little girl who was about to break through the sky. This and the one when she grew up were completely two-dimensional.


    It can be crooked to such an extent, if you have not seen it with your own eyes, it is really unimaginable.


    "What a cute child." Jessica Felton seemed to have a strange emotion aroused by Chloe Moretz: "It would be nice if my child could have her as cute in the future."


    Ronan said casually: "Have you never heard that the more cute and beautiful children are when they are young, the more likely they are to be disabled as adults?"


    Jessica Felton turned to look at Ronan: "Who said that? When I was a kid, I was the most beautiful and cutest child in town. Could it be that I am disabled?"


    How could Ronan be vague about this kind of question: "No, absolutely not."


    Jessica Felton''s topic turned back: "I really like such a cute girl."


    Ronan shook his head: "Unfortunately, that''s someone else''s child."


    Jessica Felton suddenly had something to say, and finally swallowed it again. It was not wrong, it was a child of another family.


    The two quickly ended the topic, and Nicholas Cage came over to say hello. This is the father of Chloe Moritz in the film.


    "I have always been a fan of Marvel comics." Nicholas Cage expressed his strong desire to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment: "If I can appear in Marvel superhero movies, my actor career will have no regrets."


    Ronan could not give any promise, and said vaguely: "I hope we have a chance to cooperate."


    Nicholas Cage is not only going downhill, but the financial crisis has also appeared. If he doesn''t want to fall to the bottom, he needs strong work support.


    With the small production of "King of the Sea", even if it is successful, it is difficult for Nicholas Cage to stand up.


    Besides, he is not yet the protagonist of the film.


    As for Nicholas Cage who wants to play the role of Marvel, Ronan has also considered.


    In any case, Nicholas Cage still has a certain charisma, and the current salary is also declining, which is much better than using new actors. If you are willing to sign a long-term contract, it is not impossible.


    The specific role depends on the opinions of the crew and Kevin Fitch. After all, this is just a preliminary idea.


    Ronan considers Doctor Strange and the like. Nicholas Cage can also be described as an innocent look, not inferior to the British actor whose name was once unrememberable.


    With the ups and downs of Doctor Strange, he had to frantically change the situation of selling property. It is estimated that Nicholas Cage has already experienced it, and the experience will be more profound in a few years.


    "Doctor Strange" will take another two to three years to establish the project at the earliest. At that time, Nicholas Cage may be a major candidate.


    As for the former British actor, Ronan still can''t think of that slurred name.


    Having said that, Hollywood is similar to the other side of the Pacific. Many actors are not real names, but stage names later developed. A name that can be easily remembered is a suitable star name.


    In the talented Hollywood, there have been too many girl stars with extraordinary acting skills.


    Now there are sisters such as Fanning and Saoirse Ronan.


    If you want to select the coolest girl star, it is estimated that a large number of people will choose Chloe Moretz in "King of the Sea".


    Even the super killer is the coolest, sharpest and most lethal little loli in history, not one of them.


    Super Killer completely blends the two personality characteristics of cool and cute, creating a cool and sprouting loli image on the screen, stealing the limelight of all the actors in the film.


    Although other characters also have their own characteristics, it has to be said that everyone is cute, and the others are secondary.


    When people like Ronan remembered this movie, they always thought that Super Killer was the protagonist, and the real protagonist had almost no impression.


    This can also be said to be the first movie in the history of Hollywood movies where a 10-year-old girl opened her mouth with F, C and M words while holding long guns and short cannons.


    However, Matthew Vaughan has completed a film that is different from other superhero movies. It integrates a series of elements such as youth campus, romantic love, black humor, sci-fi action, etc., which brings something different from traditional Hollywood. The surprise of the hero routine.


    This film is unambiguous, funny when it should be funny, talk when it''s time to talk, start when it''s time to fight, and when it''s time to jump to the next step, it doesn''t make any reasonable excesses. It integrates a whole dazzling melee and gunfight, and wantonly Splashing blood and amputated limbs, without any twisting.


    Especially when the person responsible for cutting the blood plasma was a cute girl with blond hair and blue eyes.


    In other words, the film has a lot of talk, but it will eventually be pulled back. The most eye-catching is always the coolest and most ruthless cute loli in history.


    In another unpredictable language, someone once said that a knife stabbing is a way to vent a fishing net. I saw a cute little girl with soft limbs, who was good at all kinds of difficult tossing movements, using shurikens and flying knives. Weapon, when cutting and destroying the neck arteries of the uncles in close combat, or piercing their hearts, I don''t know how many strange and bad brothers fell in love with her trembling in front of the screen.


    Perhaps these strange scorpions and bad brothers will still claim to be chaste for her-just don''t know if they still have...


    As for those who want to appreciate the philosophy of life when watching a movie, they must be disappointed.


    From the poster to the title to the content, the film tells everyone alive-I am low and I am vulgar.


    Under such a clear situation, those viewers who like to understand the philosophy of life still have to enter the theater to watch it, and can only say that they are looking for abuse.


    In this age, "King of the Sea" is the kind of movie in which men are very excited, women are very relieved, and children feel that they are sharp.


    This kind of film can say nothing except cool and all the adverbs that describe cool.


    On the first weekend of its release in North America, the film, which cost only US$25 million to produce, got a box office of US$26.89 million in North America.


    Little Lori had a beautiful **** future.


    By the second weekend, "King of the Sea" received another $14.21 million in North America.


    Although the North American box office has accumulated a total of 48.04 million US dollars in the ten days of the show, it is not outstanding in Relativity Entertainment, but it is not difficult to rely on the North American box office to achieve a return.


    According to the forecasts of Embassy Pictures and Cinema and other institutions, the North American box office of "King of the Sea" will be more than 70 million US dollars.


    Although it has not been released overseas, the final international market box office will not be much lower than North America.


    There will be no second part of "King of the Sea". The best image of Chloe Moretz stays on the super killer.


    Director Matthew Vaughan didn''t plan to make a sequel either, and all his energy turned to the new "Ace Agent".


    This brand new special agent movie will return to the traditional genre, fusing the so-called British gentleman style.


    Of course it is an English gentleman on the surface. The kind of English gentleman in his bones really needs to be shown through movies. It is estimated that the British will fry the pot directly The so-called English gentleman, what he has done, the whole world knows .


    This weekend, an alternative film of Relativity Entertainment was released in North America. Uvi-Bauer''s "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" exhausted the theater market potential and ended the North American theater screening trip with a box office of 88.67 million US dollars.


    As the beginning of the American historical celebrity movie universe, "Vampire Slayer Lincoln" created a good start.


    Soon, "The Demon Hunter Washington" will strike.


    Other film companies have also seen the huge market revenue that the success of the movie universe can bring. In addition to Warner Bros. and DC Comics, Universal Pictures also wants to create its own "Universal Monster" movie universe.


    But what every movie universe wants to establish is a successful beginning.


    As a forerunner, the Marvel Avengers universe not only has a successful start, but also continues to move forward.


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 Chapter 1091： Strike again

    So far, Marvel¡¯s Avengers Cinematic Universe project has three movies released, namely "Iron Man", "Hulk" and "Thor", and they have achieved success without exception.


    "Iron Man" became a big hit, Tony Stark has become a living signature of Marvel''s superhero movies,


    The response of "Thor" and "Hulk" was a little bit worse, but Relativity Entertainment formulated a rigorous plan from the beginning and invested massive resources. The two films eventually recovered all their investment by relying only on the box office.


    Compared with the previous Walt Disney, Relativity Entertainment has a clear goal, more confidence in the series, and solved the copyright issues of all the superheroes in the first stage from the beginning, regardless of the copyright issues that led to distraction.


    Until "The Avengers", Walt Disney and Paramount Pictures completely resolved the distribution copyright dispute of Marvel superhero movies.


    To a certain extent, these also affected the publicity and distribution of movies at that time.


    As the first film of Marvel Entertainment, the success of "Iron Man" laid a solid foundation for the series'' achievements.


    And Robert Downey Jr. also completely walked out of the drug-related whirlpool through this role and became the best model of Hollywood''s "Salted Fish Turning Over".


    If it weren''t for the long-term contract of Relativity Entertainment, it would not even take long before Robert Downey Jr.''s position in the Marvel series would be on par with Kevin Fitch.


    It''s a pity that Ronan''s foresight''s long agreement effectively restricted Robert Downey Jr.


    But it is undeniable that the power of Robert Downey and Tony Stark Jr., with the promotion of Relativity Entertainment, has a tendency to evolve towards infinity.


    The action scenes, love, and high technology can be said to satisfy all the elements that the audience wants to see in a superhero blockbuster. Compared with many bug-free, righteous heroes, they are unruly. Iron Man is obviously more lethal.


    As a character that is closer to the three views of ordinary people among many superheroes, Tony Stark''s "Playboy" and "Natural Scientist" set Su to have no friends.


    Living a life of drunken life and dreaming of death every day, until he was kidnapped and walked away in a ghost gate, finally the prodigal son turned around and completed the sublimation from self-saving to salvation.


    The free switching between rich and superhero identities makes Iron Man an enviable target for male fans and an ideal type for female fans to marry.


    Since April, the main goal of Embassy Pictures has not been "Haibian", and the company''s publicity resources have been leaning towards "Iron Man 2."


    Robert Downey Jr., who has experienced ups and downs, is no longer the turmoil of his youth, and the whole person has truly matured. Behind it is a woman like Susan Downey pushing him. Robert Downey Jr. who understands the meaning of responsibility puts in 100% effort At work.


    Also a superstar in the series, the transformed Robert Downey Jr., both in personality and emotional intelligence, is more likable than Johnny Depp in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series.


    In the promotion, in the face of the crazy love of many fans, Robert Downey Jr. even vowed in front of the camera: "If Iron Man wants to shoot 10 sequels, I will stick to it!"


    Of course, with that long appointment, he must also shoot.


    But speaking in this way is obviously more valuable for publicity, and fans like it more.


    Although he will inevitably be trapped by the role of Tony Stark in the future, Robert Downey Jr.''s emotional intelligence is obviously much higher than that of the captain.


    Well, there is a fact that I have to admit, Johnny Depp should belong to the lowest EQ among the first-line Hollywood stars.


    At the end of April, Embassy Pictures held the grand premiere of "Iron Man 2" at the Hollywood Chief Theater.


    On the red carpet, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey showed their affection to the world. Samuel Jackson and director Jon Fein dressed in black and white, just like the black and white impermanence of the East.


    Throughout the propaganda period, Gisele Bonson and Scarlett Johansson, who had been blasted by the entertainment media for discord and contradictions, chose white after the gray tight skirts at the press conference a few days ago. Armani dress, it seems that the secret battle between the actresses will be carried to the end.


    Discord is also a way of propaganda among celebrities, and sometimes the effect is quite good.


    For example, Taylor Swift and Katie Perry, the two star singers of Big Machine Records, under planned publicity and promotion, the latter performed a good show of stealing boyfriends, and then the two began to play The public tit-for-tat has attracted the attention of countless media and fans.


    Such propaganda can easily realize that one plus one is greater than two.


    Throughout the premiere, Scarlett Johansson and Gisele Bonchen had no communication throughout the whole process, and continued to interpret the discord according to the script, leaving enough room for the media to speculate.


    Mickey Locke, who played the big villain, also added fire as planned. In an interview, he revealed to the media that he was dissatisfied with a big-name actress who had recently collaborated with, saying that she was not a "good" actor in the legend.


    Naturally, Scarlett Johansson and Gisele Bunchen became the prime suspects.


    It seems to be a normal premiere. In terms of creating topics, Embassy Pictures can also play a role.


    "Iron Man" can have today''s momentum, not only the interpretation of Robert Downey Jr. and the success of the film, the promotion of Relativity Entertainment is very important.


    In this information age, there are too many cases showing that a good movie is worse than a good publicity.


    A good film of good quality, without supporting publicity and distribution, is likely to be released silently in a small area; and with an excellent publicity and distribution, bad films can also sell for a big price.


    Since the beginning of the new century, there have been more and more such cases.


    Bad movies are selling big and good movies are sinking, which is happening constantly in the global film market.


    "I can''t imagine."


    Inside the theater, Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Palmt said to Ronan: "At this time next year, the Avengers will be assembled on the big screen."


    Ronan looked at the crew taking pictures through the glass curtain wall, and said, "This is a planned success."


    Ike Palmt was silent for a short while, thinking that a few years ago, when Marvel Entertainment was still Marvel Comics, let alone imagining the current situation, he was still worried about the survival of the most basic company, even at any time. Bankrupt.


    With the acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, Marvel really shined in the hands of Ronan Anderson.


    Ike Palmt added: "The copyright lawsuit was resolved, and the court ruled that Marvel won the case."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "There is no copyright dispute in this regard, but some people are greedy and want to share our profits."


    Ike Palmt said: "There will be later, and the former writers of Marvel Comics came to the door to make trouble a few days ago."


    People will always be blinded by benefits. A huge amount of money will always make many people have some ideas they shouldn''t have, and they are greedy for benefits that do not belong to them.


    Ronan knows this very well and exhorts: "Strengthen security and leave the legal proceedings to professionals. If someone wants to make trouble in the company, you know what to do."


    Ike Palmt is not a vegetarian either: "I will find a suitable opportunity to create a case and warn everyone."


    These things are very annoying, but they cannot be eliminated, because those screenwriters who are blinded by money will not care about the provisions of the copyright law. Regardless of the contract signed at the beginning, they think that they have created a work and they have a reason to get a share of it.


    It can be said that no one can wake up these pretending to sleep.


    The topic of the two turned to next year''s "Avengers".


    The film has already started shooting. The crew, under the leadership of Jos Weiden, is on location all over the world, and at Ronan¡¯s suggestion, they signed a long-term contract with Josh Brolin.


    Josh Brolin will appear in the "Avengers" in the role of Thanos.


    Now that Thanos is here, the other side of the Red Witch''s battle against Thanos cannot be absent.


    Ronan has already sent someone to collect the latest information about Elizabeth Olsen. With two sisters there, she is not unknown.


    A few years ago, Ronan often saw Elizabeth Olsen on the racecourse in Los Angeles. Later, when the Olsen sisters moved to New York, he never saw the Red Witch again.


    The film crew finished taking a group photo. Ronan didn¡¯t talk to Ike-Pamterdo again, and went straight to the theater. He had just found a seat and sat down for a while. A woman in a white ruffled dress sat next to him. .


    "Hi, Ronan." Scarlett Johansson crossed her legs and turned to look here: "It''s been a long time, how are you?"


    Ronan nodded slightly to Scarlett Johansson: "Hello, Scarlett."


    Scarlett Johnson was curious: "I didn''t expect you to be with Jessica Felton. I thought you were the same as before."


    Ronan said calmly: "I remember telling you that I am serious."


    "Really?" Scarlett Johansson thought, "I have no impression."


    Ronan smiled and didn''t answer any more. Anyway ~ www.novelhall.com ~ When we were together before, although there was no relationship involved, the relationship between the two was always good.


    A friendly beginning, a friendly end.


    As he said to Anne Hathaway before, Scarlett Johansson was already free.


    Scarlett Johansson knew who Ronan was and the power he had behind him, so she didn''t dare to say anything. She pondered for a while and said, "Ronan, there is actually one point of view I have never changed. , Monogamy is unnatural, it violates human nature."


    Ronan glanced at her: "Really? I don''t think." Obviously, as a famous Hollywood leftist, Scarlett Johansson was too much influenced by the so-called liberalism. He waved his hand: "Scarlett, go Your position."


    Scarlett Johansson nodded, got up and left here.


    The premiere screening soon began. After Tony Stark announced his identity as Iron Man in "Iron Man 2," it attracted questions from the media, public opinion, and the government, and evil forces came again.


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 Chapter 1092： Money-making journey

    Probably no superhero is more free and easy than Tony Stark. "Batman" and "Spiderman" not only have to deliberately hide their identity, but also have a lot of troubles such as childhood shadows. Shrouded in himself, Tony Stark acted high-profile and unruly.


    For superheroes, the coolest thing about "Iron Man" is that it doesn''t cover up, and the final "coming out" of the first part is even more addictive to the audience.


    Compared to Batman, who made the whole Gotham City restless in order to conceal his identity, and Spider-Man, who made his girlfriend in distress several times to conceal his identity, Tony Stark was so refreshing to fly.


    The audience is used to seeing deep and pretending to be deep, accustomed to seeing aggrieved and pretending to be stubborn, and accustomed to seeing too many tragic heroes who have hatred for the country.


    Nowadays, there is finally an elegant middle-aged man with a handsome and rich sense of humor showing his various charms and abilities. How can it not make people feel excited?


    As the "Avengers" will be released from the beginning of the summer next year, the film will serve the entire series on the basis of satisfying the creation of an Iron Man.


    Therefore, "Iron Man 2" is more well-made than the first one, with more clues and easter eggs connecting the Marvel universe.


    To a certain extent, Relativity Entertainment is using the movie "Iron Man 2" to advertise the entire Marvel movie universe and next year''s "Avengers".


    The movie "Iron Man 2" can also be regarded as creating a new film context. There are many easter eggs in the film, as well as various combinations in the Marvel universe film, making a film richer, and this This richness has been continuously extending downward.


    As for other aspects, it still adheres to the concept of "To fight monsters, but to be more handsome".


    There is also Tony Stark''s character. He is still so arrogant, arrogant, and reckless in doing things. He is often driven by temperament. The CEO says improper and improper, with childlike rebelliousness and willfulness.


    Anyway, it''s very lively, Iron Man is making trouble, the villain is making trouble, Little Pepper is making trouble, the Black Widow is making trouble, and even the S.H.I.


    "Iron Man 2" is just like that, fight for a while, then fight for a while.


    This is a movie that can know the end without looking at it.


    But with Tony Stark, everything becomes glamorous.


    Although taken out alone, "Iron Man 2" is not very good, but the market response that the film can trigger is often not proportional to the quality itself.


    At the end of the premiere, thousands of crazy Iron Man fans on the scene, shouting "Tony Stark" almost overturned the roof of the Emirates Rock Theater.


    Compared to Captain Jack Sparrow, who was popular in the world a few years ago, Iron Man Tony Stark is no less inferior.


    However, if the film is to be successful, it also needs a matching distribution scale.


    As the beginning blockbuster of the summer vacation in 2008, coupled with the great success of the first "Iron Man", and the strong response caused by "Hulk" and "Thor", with the efforts of Embassy Pictures, "Iron "Xia Xia" has not yet started painting in North America, it has created a new North American film record.


    Embassy Pictures has equipped "Iron Man 2" with a luxurious lineup of 4,580 theaters, which is the largest number of premiere theaters in North America.


    All the preparations for Relativity Entertainment are ready.


    For such a super blockbuster with world-class influence, in order to fully realize the value of online screening, it will naturally be released globally.


    Because there is no concept of a North American summer vacation in May in the international market, "Iron Man 2" was released a week in advance in 53 countries and regions overseas.


    These international markets are mainly concentrated in countries and regions with huge football influence such as Europe. The reason why Relativity Entertainment did so was to avoid the 13th European Cup that officially opened on June 7.


    At any time, the influence of football, the world''s largest operation, cannot be underestimated.


    With the solid foundation laid by the first three movies, and the huge investment in publicity by Relativity Entertainment, even if it was released in North America ahead of schedule, the performance of "Iron Man 2" overseas is still dazzling enough.


    By the day before the film was officially released in North America, this superhero blockbuster won 52 weekend box office titles in 53 countries and regions, with a total of $146.22 million.


    The enthusiastic response from the international market has also returned to North America.


    "Iron Man 2"''s North American midnight show easily won $15.2 million, although it is not as good as "The Dark Knight", and even less than the "Twilight Saga: New Moon" that seems to be forceful, you can still enter North America at midnight The top five in field results.


    Such results are eye-catching enough.


    With the success of "Iron Man" and "Dark Knight", the best era of superhero movies has begun.


    Before 2000, science fiction movies always accounted for 60 to 70% of the top ten movies in the global box office.


    Last year, in this top ten list, only two sci-fi movies were left, and superhero movies occupied three places.


    The market for this kind of superhero movies has continued to this year.


    On the first day of "Iron Man 2" in North America, it set a new North American single-day box office record in May, which was as high as $63.38 million!


    This is a nearly 50% increase in the box office on the opening day of the first "Iron Man".


    Because it was a sequel movie, it consumed the enthusiasm of many Iron Man fans on the first day. On Saturday, the film¡¯s single-day harvest had declined, but it still had a box office of 51.21 million dollars.


    In just two days, the North American box office of "Iron Man 2" exceeded $100 million.


    The success or failure of the film was revealed before it was released, and the only suspense was the box office number.


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America, this superhero masterpiece was in 4,580 theaters, with a total revenue of $158.11 million!


    This result is second only to last year''s "Dark Knight" and is the second highest weekend box office ever in the North American electric chair market.


    However, under the relativity entertainment production philosophy that commerce is more than everything, "Iron Man 2" also inherits the consistent style of the films under Relativity Entertainment, and word-of-mouth differentiation is serious.


    Cinema audiences were scored A on the spot, but the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes was only 63% of just passing.


    More than 20,000 IMDB users scored an average of 8.1 points, and the comprehensive media score was only passing.


    Of course, for a film company, the most significant of this period of online distribution is the box office numbers that represent commercial enthusiasm.


    Now in the world, there is a very strange imagination.


    Probably since the beginning of the new century, the decline of good movies and the emergence of bad movies have become more and more frequent. There are too many good movies in the dust, and too big bad movies are popular. In some niche groups, this is gradually happening. One point of view-bad movies win the box office, high box office is synonymous with bad movies.


    Even some film makers have begun to be ashamed of talking about the box office and avoid the word box office.


    Others can not talk about the box office, but the producer and the investor must talk about it.


    Movies must talk about the box office, which is determined by the nature of the movie.


    In the final analysis, a movie is just a cultural product that is governed by the cost-benefit principle and meets consumer entertainment needs, such as Relativity Entertainment and the six major Hollywood companies. Why invest in a movie? Of course it is to make money, but also to maximize the money.


    Ronan has always adhered to the original aspiration, the production concept of Relativity Entertainment, and has not changed since the beginning.


    Reflected in "Iron Man 2", it is the general plot of the film, full of easter eggs and trailers everywhere. The film serves Tony Stark, but also serves the commercial market of the entire series.


    This is also a side of the film that has been criticized by film critics, who believe that Relativity Entertainment and its Embassy Pictures and Marvel Entertainment do not even need the most basic face of the film for business and money.


    They still have too little knowledge, and it¡¯s not too late to wait until Marvel Entertainment makes the superhero movie a long-form series.


    Having said that, can they not know the nature of the film company? Do not shout loudly, how to highlight your presence, how to make small money.


    Even idiots know that capitalists, including movie companies and various other companies, have such things as shameless?


    In order for the capital group to make money, let alone face it, if the benefits are large enough, even the United States would dare to destroy it for you.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s journey of naming "Iron Man 2" has just begun.


    Also this weekend, "Iron Man 2" further expanded its screening scope in the international market, including several major markets in East Asia, and the number of overseas screenings increased to nearly 80 countries and regions.


    With the expansion of the market, the film¡¯s overseas box office has surged again, with a cumulative total of US$247.72 million.


    The global box office of "Iron Man 2" easily passed 400 million US dollars.


    Box office is only the basis. If you only rely on box office revenue, Relativity Entertainment does not say blood loss, and it will not make much money.


    After all, the production cost of "Iron Man 2" is as high as 180 million U.S. dollars, and the publicity cost is over 100 million.


    With the immense popularity of the film''s online screening, the surrounding market of "Iron Man" is booming, like Iron Man masks, miniature dolls and figures, which are all hot products.


    Even the expensive Iron Man models of the same scale have sold thousands of pieces.


    Since the specific data has not been fully calculated ~ www.novelhall.com ~ There is only a rough statistic on Relativity Entertainment. The global sales of peripheral products in the last ten days have been close to 300 million US dollars.


    Relativity entertainment itself is a Hollywood movie operation model. The best thing is that theater screenings are used for publicity and investment recovery, and the real profitability depends on the surroundings.


    Once, even on the far side of the Pacific Ocean, Ronan had seen countless middle school students carrying Captain America¡¯s shield schoolbag, using Iron Man¡¯s stationery box, and holding the Meow hammer eraser...


    There is even a tendency to spread among elementary school students.


    Although most of them are pirated, I have to admire the influence of this series.


    These can actually evolve into a series of consumers.


    In Marvel''s Avengers series of movies, due to the existence of Robert Iger, Relativity Entertainment is actually on the road of promotion of Walt Disney.


    In this regard, Warner Bros. is also inferior.


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 Chapter 1093： The advantage is obvious

    Burbank, in front of the AMC cinema chain.


    Kevin Tesuhara, who just came out of the theater, after the assistant opened the door, got into the car, followed Charles Rowan on one side to the other side, got into the car and sat in Kevin Tesuhara. next to.


    The two had just watched the next-door neighbor¡¯s masterpiece "Iron Man 2" in the theater.


    Kevin Tesukhara ordered to drive, rubbed his forehead, and said, "It''s noisy and messy, it''s a headache."


    Charles Rowan knew that what his boss was talking about was not the atmosphere in the theater, but the movie "Iron Man 2," saying: "It''s true. The quality of this film is average."


    Kevin Tesukhara fully agrees: "This is more like a commercial, the only thing worthy of praise is the special effects."


    Charles Rowan kept nodding his head: "From the box office gained from this film and Relativity Entertainment, it is very clear that the market has an extreme desire for superhero movies."


    Kevin Tesohara asked directly: "Charles, how about our "Green Lantern" compared to "Iron Man 2"?"


    After all, after a weekend, "Green Lantern", which is the beginning of the Justice League movie universe, is about to be released, which is one of the main reasons why he specifically spared time to watch rival films.


    "Iron Man 2¡¯s biggest selling points are three." Charles Rowan is very confident and well-balanced analysis: "One is Tony Stark himself, the other is the continuity brought by the sequel and series, and the third is The production of movies is, to be precise, visual effects."


    Kevin Tesohala thought for a moment, and nodded slightly.


    Charles Rowan¡¯s words continue: "The character itself, Green Lantern is far more famous in the comics than Iron Man. There is a good foundation for the adaptation of the movie. The biggest uncertainty is that it is not a sequel, so the pre-sale results are average, but The pre-sale of "Iron Man" was not good."


    He mentioned the key third point: "The special effects of the first "Iron Man" are not outstanding. The visual effects of this "Iron Man 2" have improved a lot, and it is also one of the main selling points. And our "Green Lantern" The visual effects are just the strongest. The crew even used the most advanced CGI technology to make a jersey for Green Lantern. In terms of visual effects, "Green Lantern" beats "Iron Man 2"."


    Kevin Tesukhara has certainly seen "Green Lantern", at least some clips, and has confidence in special effects: ""Green Lantern" is currently the best visual effects movie in the world."


    "Yes." Charles Rowan is equally confident: "Only visual effects can become a major attraction to the audience."


    Kevin Tesuhara nodded slowly: "The success of "Green Lantern" will enable the subsequent plans to unfold smoothly."


    As far as comics are concerned, DC¡¯s Justice League influence surpasses the Avengers, and Warner Bros. and DC Comics believe that the movie market will soon be the same.


    Warner Bros. is making the final sprint for the release of "Green Lantern". Some of the publicity and promotion have also borrowed from relativistic entertainment, such as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the promotion of "Twilight Saga: New Moon".


    Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, the male and female protagonists of "Green Lantern", are said to be real. They became friends because they played couples in the movie.


    This is the most common way to fall in love among celebrity couples in Hollywood.


    On the one hand, the actors themselves are more emotional than ordinary people. If there is a large emotional scene in the film, once they are devoted to the performance, it is relatively easy to make fakes come true.


    On the other hand, it is naturally necessary for publicity and promotion. There are countless temporary couples created by Hollywood movies because of publicity and promotion.


    Among these false relationships, some eventually evolved into true relationships. After all, celebrities are very open people. If you look at each other, the false relationship will also test your depth and measure my length. The result is just right. Then Just make it real.


    Anyway, most celebrities have a lot of love histories, and one more period is nothing.


    As for the ones that are always fake, there are many. The most typical one is that the filming and the promotion period are combined. The movie breaks up when the movie is over. When the sequel returns, the two reunited, and then broke up, and then reunited again. ...


    Celebrities, even things related to them, are full of dramas. Wrestling is a drama, love is a drama, girlfriends are a drama, and discord is a drama...


    After achieving the glorious achievement of "Idol of Sleeping Childhood", Blake Lively seemed to want to end his prodigal career and develop a formal relationship with Ryan Reynolds.


    As for Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio, the two are more like collecting stamps from each other.


    Ronan also saw the scandals about Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, especially the avocado-like head of Ryan Reynolds, which once impressed him too deeply.


    Unfortunately, the copyright of Deadpool is still in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox.


    Otherwise, filming a scene where the big cousin of purple sweet potato essence fights a rotten avocado must be very exciting, and there will be the effect of having a rotten avocado with another older and disgusting avocado...


    There was a time when Ronan saw the avocado on the supermarket shelf and thought of the **** Deadpool.


    But I have to admit that the former "Deadpool" movie is much better than the disgusting avocado.


    If everything goes well, "Deadpool" should be able to return to the hands of Marvel Entertainment, perhaps allowing Deadpool movies to join the Avengers universe.


    These are still far away. Ronan is most concerned about "Green Lantern". After all, this is a direct competitor of Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment. Once successful, the Justice League Cinematic Universe will initially be erected.


    If you fail, don''t say anything, keep working hard.


    In addition, Ronan is also concerned about the movie to be released this weekend, "Robin Hood" by Twentieth Century Fox.


    This is one of the six dragon **** he gave to Twentieth Century Fox at the beginning. Twentieth Century Fox has successfully harvested two dragon **** last year. According to the current situation, the dragon ball of "Robin Hood" has basically reached the 20th Century Fox. Hands.


    In the 20th century, Fox seemed to realize the general trend that period epic films might be coldly treated in the market, and did not invest too much resources on the promotional hairstyle of "Robin Hood".


    Even so, it would cost at least 150 million U.S. dollars from production costs to publicity costs.


    Among them, the publicity cost is only more than 20 million US dollars, which is too small for a large production with a production cost of more than 100 million US dollars.


    Today''s first-line commercial projects with a production cost of hundreds of millions of dollars, unless there is a fairly basic sequel, the publicity and distribution costs will generally reach the level of hundreds of millions.


    Like "Iron Man 2," even if it has a strong fan base, Relativity Entertainment''s global investment in promoting hair styles still exceeds 100 million US dollars.


    In this era of no announcements and no movies, the results of "Robin Hood" were already very clear before it was released.


    In some respects, Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s decision was also quite wise. Instead of investing high publicity and promotion expenses, it stopped losses in time.


    Facts have also proved that large-scale war epics are indeed not very popular today.


    "Robin Hood" has been criticized since its premiere. Other aspects are fine, but the audience''s reputation is not good.


    Most importantly, the audience lacked interest in "Robin Hood".


    This world may no longer need version after Robin Hood story, despite the high production costs and unquestionable pedigree of the film.


    What''s more, I don¡¯t know what the director and producer think. It may also be to add new ideas to this ancient story. The film spends a lot of time on structuring the story, so that it weakens the shock of the war scene in the eyes of the audience, and even plays Robin Hood. The shots of Russell Crowra''s bow shooting are also few.


    Perhaps the producers and directors are eager to rush for awards, hoping to rush to next year¡¯s Oscars with this epic film like "Gladiator".


    Limited by publicity and distribution, "Robin Hood" has only 3,000 early theaters in North America. Coupled with the lack of audience interest, only $5.12 million in the box office on the first day of its release in North America.


    In contrast, "Iron Man 2", which entered its second weekend screening, started a box office rally with the help of a weekend, and received 18.62 million US dollars on Friday.


    "Robin Hood" could not bring even a slight impact to "Iron Man 2", but was affected by the hot screening of "Iron Man 2," and the low attendance rate was scary.


    Over the past three days on the weekend, "Robin Hood" has only $13.96 million in the box office, and it is difficult for the North American box office to reach more than $40 million.


    In the twentieth century, Fox successfully harvested the third dragon ball.


    "Iron Man 2" won the North American box office chart again, earning $62.27 million in three days the following weekend.


    Ten days after its release in North America, the North American box office of this superhero blockbuster reached $251.12 million.


    In the international market, after more countries and regions joined the ranks of screenings, the overseas box office also exceeded US$250 million.


    Currently, the global box office of "Iron Man 2" has reached 512.47 million US dollars.


    Compared with the online box office , the popularity of offline peripheral derivatives also broke out in these ten days. Relativity Entertainment''s global peripheral revenue of more than 350 million US dollars has attracted the attention of the entire Hollywood.


    "Iron Man 3" is definitely going to be filmed, but there will be no preparations for the time being. At present, all the power of Marvel Entertainment is invested in "Avengers". This sequel will not start until the end of the "Avengers" shooting .


    Since Jon Feiru signed a long contract, he will continue to be the director of the third part.


    In the twentieth century, Fox¡¯s failures in three consecutive period epic films caused a lot of shock in the circle. One was accident, two were mistakes, then three times?


    Many companies in Hollywood have launched targeted market research and analysis on this, and then suspended the possible large-scale production of epic costumes.


    This genre, like the pirate movies in the late nineties, began to receive cold reception in Hollywood.


    But superhero movies are not the same, this is a hot type in the market.


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 Chapter 1094： Love is a light

    Every summer in May, there will be a collection of blockbuster films. On any weekend, at least one large-scale commercial film will be released, and it will be released at the beginning of the summer file, which also means that the film¡¯s screening can continue the entire audience''s enthusiasm for consumption. Summer file.


    The popular trend of superhero movies has become more and more obvious. With the success of "Iron Man 2", the superhero movies of Marvel Entertainment''s headquarters have had a wave of four consecutive victories, and even the wave of publicity with "Avengers" has also risen. One wave, with a full year to be released, has already attracted the attention of the market.


    Of course, Warner Bros. is not to be left behind. DC Comics is one of the two major North American comics giants that keep pace with Marvel and even more advanced. They believe that they must gain corresponding success and status in the superhero movie market.


    Frankly speaking, the reaction of Warner Bros. and DC Comics is not unpleasant. When "Iron Man" has just been released and the Marvel Avengers Cinematic Universe will reveal its true appearance, it immediately mobilized its resources to plan justice. Alliance universe.


    But step by step is slow, step by step is slow.


    Relativity Entertainment had prepared the entire plan for several years before "Iron Man", and had a very complete plan before the first movie was approved.


    Most importantly, Ronan can determine the plan as quickly as possible and find the most suitable executor for it.


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics reacted quickly enough, and the project was launched quickly.


    This is the situation Ronan hopes to see.


    Because after all, the other party doesn''t have a special experience like him, and while being fast, it also means rush.


    Once Warner Bros., in the DC comics, there were all kinds of mysterious operations.


    At that time, the difficult situation faced by the DC comics film, in fact, a considerable amount of credit should be attributed to the top management of Warner Bros.


    Compared to Marvel Entertainment with scattered copyrights and the Relativistic Entertainment behind it, Warner Bros., who owns complete Justice League copyrights such as Dachao, Master, and Heroine, really has a king bomb in his hands.


    Or maybe this is the case. Warner Bros. and DC Comics are full of confidence from top to bottom-Marvel¡¯s second- and third-rate heroes can achieve success on the screen, and we have more famous first-line heroes with higher investment. And more sophisticated productions presented on the big screen will surely succeed.


    Before the premiere, "Green Lantern" did not hold any external screenings. Even the trailers and commercials have only been released, but they have been able to let people see its amazing CG special effects.


    Love is a light that brings green to the world.


    As a long-term partner of Warner Bros., he has created two new bat movies "The Hour of War" and "The Dark Knight". Ronan has also received invitations from Warner Bros. and DC Comics and appeared in "Green Lantern". At the premiere.


    The scene is really green, poster green, decoration green, and even the carpets where the stars walk.


    At the premiere, Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tesohala announced: "Warner Bros. Pictures has decided to release one or two superhero movies adapted from DC comics every year."


    Among them, Kevin Tesuhara focused on the new Superman movie and the Flash movie.


    Needless to say the former, the news has already been made public, and the new Superman movie named "Man of Steel" will be released next year.


    Superman is the most well-known superhero. When the name of superhero is mentioned all over the world, almost everyone thinks of Superman first.


    The Flash movie has been put on the agenda by Warner Bros. The most circulated news is that Bradley Cooper, who has had a series of collaborations with Relativity Entertainment, may play the Flash.


    According to Ronan, the script for "The Flash" will be submitted before Halloween, and the script for "Green Lantern 2" will also be completed at the same time.


    Whether these plans can take place depends on whether the movie premiered today can be successful.


    "Hi, Ronan."


    In the crew, as the host, Kevin Tesuhara took the initiative to greet: "Welcome to the premiere."


    Ronan smiled and shook hands with him, and said, "This premiere is too chic, it''s dazzling green."


    Kevin Tesohala also smiled and said, "How can you be Green Lantern if you are not green?" He turned to say, "Your "Iron Man 2" box office is amazingly high. Fortunately, we had a weekend."


    Ronan said: "I wish "Green Lantern" a success."


    "Thank you." Kevin Tesuhara paused, and then said: "I believe the audience also likes to see the Avengers and Justice League all blooming on the big screen to output their glory."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I hope so too."


    After all, this was the premiere of Warner Bros. and DC Comics. Ronan didn''t say much, let alone jump to conclusions without seeing the film.


    After chatting with Kevin Tesuhara, he went directly into the theater and waited for the movie to start.


    Because of the Marvel relationship in his hand, Ronan also knows about the old neighbor DC comics. At present, he is one of the founders of the Justice League and a famous superhero in the United States. The fame before the movie is released, the Green Lantern Clearly surpassed Iron Man.


    To be precise, it should be the Green Lantern Corps.


    The worldviews and story lines of Marvel Comics and DC Comics are messed up, and various derivative universes emerge in an endless stream. The number of guys carrying lanterns like these are really described as piles in DC.


    Ronan remembered that there were about seven lights in the army, there seemed to be black lights and seven white lights in one, but I didn''t know if there was one.


    But no matter which lamp, there is always no escape from the daily routine.


    Ronan has forgotten where he saw it. The number of Green Lanterns who died in the Green Lantern Legion is probably not counted. They can go around the earth together?


    It is said that in the Green Lantern Corps comics, there is also a pair of "magic lantern heroes".


    In fact, in the comics universe of DC, the Green Lantern is really a high-risk occupation. The seemingly powerful Green Lantern Corps not only have infighting, but also be destroyed by various villains.


    The film began to be screened very quickly, and the main story was very similar to the film as a whole.


    Simply put, it is the inspirational story of the poor second generation and the official second generation grabbing the rich second generation.


    The special effects production of "Green Lantern" is really excellent, even better than "Iron Man 2." The special effects really get what you pay for, and the $200 million that Warner Bros. spent on shooting and production is worth the money.


    Compared to this era, "Green Lantern" is really an incredible sound and light show, and the dazzling visual effects are breathtaking.


    Ronan also understood why Warner Bros. and Kevin Tesuhara have such confidence in "Green Lantern", because in terms of special effects, it is absolutely shocking.


    If this is a sequel, or the Justice League Cinematic Universe has had a successful start, "Green Lantern" appears as a sequel, the commercial results of this film are not bad.


    Unfortunately, this is the first masterpiece of the entire Justice League movie universe.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Green Lantern" lived up to expectations and ranked first in the North American box office that day, with a box office revenue of US$20.2 million.


    For ordinary films, this single-day box office revenue is not low, but for "Green Lantern", which costs as much as $200 million in production alone, it is much lower than expected.


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics have always been relatively optimistic about the commercial expectations of the film. They believe that even if the box office of "Green Lantern" is not as good as "Iron Man", the difference will not be much.


    In the history of Hollywood, there are many films with mediocre box office results, but they successfully counterattack with the recognition of the audience.


    As the first part of the entire series, "Green Lantern" is strictly speaking lacking a sufficient audience base. The box office on the first day in North America is not ideal, and it does not seem to be a major event. It may also be a successful counterattack later.


    But what is worse than the lower than expected box office on the first day is the audience''s disapproval!


    Although the special effects are very good, it can even be said to be the top-notch existence among the current Hollywood first-class, but the main green special effects of a hang, to some extent, are like the boundless snowfields, and it will naturally produce a monotonous feeling if you see more .


    The movie¡¯s big villain, the parallax monster, is a bad choice. If Marvel¡¯s villain is flat, the parallax monster is monotonous like a line.


    A cloud of clouds, what is this? It''s more like a tuft of extra-large baba.


    How can such a villain make an impression on the audience?


    As for the storyline, if the story of "Iron Man 2" is a mess, the story of "Green Lantern" is super bad.


    Just one day after it was released in North America, the audience''s reputation of "Green Lantern" collapsed. Tens of thousands of viewers on IMDB scored an average of 5.6 points, and audiences at Cinema Theater scored B on the spot.


    The audience''s reputation is not ideal.


    If the audience''s reputation is not good, and other aspects are excellent, the film also has other room for operation.


    The problem is that other aspects of word-of-mouth are worse. The freshness of rotten tomatoes is only 26%, and the media score is 32.


    The miracle of the bad movie explosion did not happen to "Green Lantern".


    In the first three days of the first weekend in North America, "Green Lantern" received $48.26 million in more than 4,100 theaters. Although "Iron Man 2" did not succeed in achieving three consecutive North American titles, this figure is far lower than Warner Bros. and DC Comics. Expected.


    "Iron Man 2" retreated to second place in the North American box office rankings But the box office revenue of 33.58 million US dollars, so that the film''s North American box office infinitely close to 300 million US dollars.


    "Green Lantern" failed word-of-mouth and failed at the box office. Anyone who is a bit sane knows that there is no way to come back in the future.


    With the screening of the film, the audience''s reputation is further rapidly declining.


    "Drowsy film."


    "Mentally handicapped plot, the production of dog blood."


    "It''s really nothing bright."


    "Compared with "Green Lantern", "Iron Man 2" next door is really a good movie with a conscience."


    In fact, the opinions of some movie fans are more representative: special effects have a certain degree of appreciation, not to mention other aspects.


    Obviously, Hal Jordan''s green special effects tights did not conquer the audience and the market.


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 Chapter 1095： 1 sword in 10 years

    Some things are only found out of control when they really happen.


    "Green Lantern" brought Warner Bros. and DC Comics, undoubtedly this is the feeling.


    In the conference room, the dozens of people attending the meeting all looked serious, and Kevin Tesuhara, who was sitting in the first place, had a tight expression, and it seemed that the air was about to stagnate.


    All those who directly participated in the production of "Green Lantern" had a bad feeling.


    Executive producer Donald Delane, DC Comics co-producer Gove Johns, and Warner Bros. Pictures executive Jeff Robinoff, distribution company Lynn Harris, etc., each Everyone feels a faint scapegoat on his head.


    Even Kevin Tesuhara''s absolute cronies, Charles Rowan and Diego Harris, looked cautious.


    Kevin Tesohala looked around and said slowly: "Let''s talk about it. You should be very clear about the current situation."


    No one speaks casually, because everyone here knows that the failure of "Green Lantern" is not just a failure of a movie, it will affect the entire Warner Bros. strategic plan.


    As the actual person in charge of DC Comics, Diego Harris could not remain silent and first said: "The box office performance of "Green Lantern" did not meet expectations, which has a great impact on our entire plan. We must respond in time."


    With the person who spoke first, the others relaxed somewhat. The problem lies here and must be resolved.


    Even if you don''t solve it, someone will inevitably carry this scapegoat.


    Jeff Robinoff answered, "Is there any possibility of turning over?"


    This fluke mentality was directly shattered by Lynn Harris: "According to the prediction results drawn from various data, we are basically the same as Cinema''s conclusions. The North American box office of "Green Lantern" is about 100 million US dollars. It cannot exceed 100 million US dollars."


    He sorted out his thoughts a bit, and then said: ¡°Based on the normal North American box office and the international box office ratio of Hollywood¡¯s top productions, the overseas box office of "Green Lantern" will not be higher or even lower than the North American box office. Therefore, the most optimistic It is estimated that the global box office of "Green Lantern" will be around 200 million US dollars."


    The conference room is quiet, and everyone understands what this number represents. Although there is an offline market, if the online is so miserable, the offline is not much better.


    Huge losses! Huge losses...


    Charles Rowan said: "What is more terrifying than box office failure is word-of-mouth. Bad word-of-mouth will seriously hinder future plans."


    Lynn-Harris, out of a strong sense of responsibility, suggested: "Stop the loss. We have invested 200 million US dollars in production, and global publicity and distribution have already spent 130 million US dollars. It won''t have much effect."


    Kevin Tesuha was expressionless, making it hard to see what he was thinking. After ten seconds, he said: "Lynn, in terms of publicity and distribution, do what you say and stop the loss in time."


    At this time, impulse and anger cannot solve any problems, and we must consider the problem from the actual situation of the market.


    But the failure of "Green Lantern" brought more than just losses.


    "If we continue to use "Green Lantern" as the beginning of the Justice League movie universe, what will be the situation?" Kevin Tesuhara asked directly: "Is there such a possibility."


    Diego Harris was the first to say: "The failure of this film will drag down all subsequent films."


    Jeff Robinoff also said: "The Green Lantern has failed. This cannot be changed. It is best not to affect the future plans."


    Charles Rowan has been thinking about it for a long time, and then slowly said: "I propose to adjust the series, and temporarily abandon "Green Lantern"."


    Such a decision is painful, but it is the wisest choice.


    Other people have the same opinion.


    In order to avoid negative influences from dragging down the entire Justice League movie universe, Kevin Tesohala cut the mess quickly and quickly made a decision: "Abandon "Green Lantern" and mobilize the media as much as possible. In the new publicity, Zach -"Man of Steel" directed by Schneider serves as the opening chapter of the Justice League movie universe."


    Charles Rowan asked: "What about the personal film of The Flash?"


    "The script creation is temporarily suspended." Kevin Tesuhara said: "Except for Superman and Batman, other superhero movie projects are suspended and reviewed."


    Diego Harris said at this time: "Our progress will be far behind Marvel."


    Kevin Tesohala took a look at him and said: "We speed up the progress. I have an idea, why should Warner Bros. and DC Comics follow the rhythm of Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment? The failure of "Green Lantern", One thing proved that Marvel¡¯s model is not necessarily suitable for DC, so we have to determine our plan."


    "It''s true." Many people echoed.


    Kevin Tesuhara obviously has thought about it, and said: "The signatures of DC Comics are Superman and Batman. They are also the most influential superheroes in the United States. We will make Superman and Batman appear in the same movie as soon as possible. Inside, Superman and Batman are used to drive other superheroes."


    "The Dark Knight Returns!" Diego Harris immediately thought of the comic that Christopher Nolan had borrowed heavily from: "Adapting part of this comic, we can make Superman and Batman go to war on the screen!"


    Charles Rowan also reacted: "The strongest mortal challenged the **** of the world, great idea!"


    Kevin Tesohala thought for a while, nodded slightly, and said, "Take out a plan as soon as possible!" He glanced across the conference room: "Everyone, in the DC superhero movies, you have to be more proactive. Put forward more suggestions and participate in more specific affairs. The Harry Potter series is about to come to an end. We need new and successful series of movies as support."


    The others breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from the current situation, the boss who is good at throwing the pot has no intention of letting them take the blame.


    Kevin Tesohala emphasized: "We have been left behind by Marvel Entertainment too much, so take your efficiency and speed up all work! I hope to catch up with Marvel in the next three years! "


    In Relativity Entertainment, Ronan was looking through the specially collected information about "Green Lantern". The failure of "Green Lantern" has become a foregone conclusion, and there are many lessons to learn from.


    It is also now that after the release of "Green Lantern", Warner Bros. no longer keeps a lot of information secret, and others can get a part of it.


    Ronan watched it carefully and summarized it.


    One of the most important points is that, unlike the Marvel Avengers movie universe, he and Kevin Fitch made decisions entirely. In the production of "Green Lantern", too many people in Warner Bros. exerted influence.


    Kevin Tesuhara knew that he was not good at filmmaking and did not directly intervene in the production of the crew. Charles Rowan and Diego Harris under him led the "Green Lantern" project.


    If there are only these two people, in fact, there is an obvious multi-channel phenomenon in the filming and production process.


    Many high-level Warner Bros. seniors, such as Donald Delane, Gove Johns, Jeff Robinoff, Gray Hillman, Lynn Harris, etc., all imposed on the production of "Green Lantern" Had a lot of influence.


    This is not a good thing for film production, but it is a tradition of Warner Bros.


    Ronan had a vague impression that many senior Warner Bros. seniors liked to directly intervene in the production of DC Comics, even if they were not in the role of producer on the crew.


    Therefore, there was a popular saying at that time that a large part of DC''s Wang bombing was not destroyed by the director and producer, but by the top management of Warner Bros.


    Now that "Green Lantern" fails, 90% of Warner Bros. will go the same way.


    "Green Lantern" stand up? That is impossible, and the box office may face a huge drop next weekend.


    Relativity Entertainment has a movie that was released a weekend after "Green Lantern", that is, James Cameron''s "Avatar".


    In order to publicize, in mid-May, Embassy Pictures screened a 15-minute clip in many 3D and IMAX theaters around the world. Almost all the audience who watched it on the scene must be described as crazy.


    The marketing of "Avatar" is different from the traditional promotional activities of distributing trailers and marketing. Although 3D and IMAX technology are becoming more and more popular in North America, the latest wave of 3D movies has just risen globally. There are a wider audience of movies who have not yet had the opportunity to enter 3D theaters, and some audiences still stay away from 3D movies due to high ticket prices.


    And this new way of promotion can allow more people to enter the theater and learn about 3D movies for free. It is a forward-looking initiative.


    This day was also named "Avatar Day" by Relativity Entertainment.


    During "Avatar Day", 248 IMAX theaters across the United States and 438 theaters in 77 countries and regions about 700 3D screens jointly screened this "Avatar" film that requires 3D glasses to watch. .


    This 15-minute clip contains 5 paragraphs from the "Avatar" movie, as well as a preview of a quick edit. Director James Cameron personally appeared on the three-dimensional screen and led the audience into the world of Avatar.


    "The 3D effect of "Avatar" surpasses all 3D movies in recent years. It can be said to be a brand-new 3D realm. In addition, the realism of the CG characters in the film is also a new milestone in the history of the film industry. You can watch several clips. Director Cameron¡¯s dedication to this film and superb directorial skills. But 15 minutes is too short, and it ends when everyone is still proud of it. I really want to watch the full "Avatar" directly..."


    Senior movie fans who have watched the film are not stingy with exaggeration. Even if the ten minutes cut by James Cameron is far from the true essence of the film, it is completely worthy of such praise.


    "James Cameron sharpened his sword in ten years!"


    Such a propaganda slogan was also played out early.


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 Chapter 1096： Renaissance in film history

    In addition to the fifteen-minute clip on "Avatar Day", Embassy Pictures used Hollywood''s usual promotional methods to promote the "Avatar", supplemented by Internet hype.


    The publicity effect is often proportional to the funds invested.


    "Avatar" claims to have an investment of up to 500 million U.S. dollars. In fact, the production cost finally cost 230 million U.S. dollars. The remaining 270 million U.S. dollars were all smashed by Relativity Entertainment on global publicity, promotion and distribution.


    Excellent marketing is indispensable for every big-selling film. Behind the production cost of the film, there are often the same huge promotional and marketing expenses that even far exceed the production cost.


    In order to attract people''s attention, the authenticity of promotional content should be ranked very low.


    In movie promotion, even couples and couples can fake things, not to mention others.


    As a result, "Avatar" has inevitably become another director''s painstaking work for many years.


    "The script of this film actually took shape as early as 1995, but at that time there was not enough film technology to meet the ideal requirements for the completion of this film. It is precisely because of the insistence on perfect film production that I put the script away. Conduct technology research and development and testing."


    In the promotional footage specially broadcast on TV and Internet platforms, James Cameron solemnly introduced the origin of the film: "In the past 10 years, I tried "Titanic" and filmed "Abyss Phantom", " "Deep Sea Alien" and so on, but the idea of ??"Avatar" and the exploration of 3D technology have never stopped."


    "Until 2005, Ronan and I thought the time was almost ripe, and then we started the "Avatar" shooting plan."


    The value of this film is likely to be immense. Even Ronan personally went into battle and rarely accepted media interviews to cheer for "Avatar": "This is an unprecedented collaborative experience. James Cameron is not only full of creative creations. He has created an unprecedented new world-the planet Pandora, and developed a new set of languages ??and cultures for this. The uniqueness of the Nameis and other creatures living on the planet is even more beautiful. In my opinion, James Card Mellon is a perfect inventor!"


    An original story about unknown alien life starred by a big star without absolute charisma, and is not a sequel to any movie, with a price tag of up to 500 million US dollars-can such a movie make money?


    Even if the success of "Titanic" is ahead, the industry and the media are skeptical about whether such a large investment can get a return in the market.


    After all, it''s been too long since James Cameron succeeded last time.


    Even for companies like Relativity Entertainment, if they really lose money, they will vomit blood and even trigger a series of chain reactions.


    All of this will be announced in late May.


    On the fourth weekend of May 2008, Relativity Entertainment held a huge premiere for "Avatar" at the Nokia Theater, which recently completed IMAX3D transformation in Los Angeles!


    On this day, the Nokia Theatre is crowded with people. The scale and excitement of the premiere are not inferior to the Oscars. Hundreds of famous Hollywood figures have entered the theater one after another. It seems like ordinary audiences, Hollywood stars, I also want to watch the movie called "the first giant in history" as soon as possible.


    In this age, it may be difficult for one person to change a world, but one person can change an industry.


    More than thirty years ago, George Lucas profoundly changed the Hollywood film industry, and James Cameron today will also bring revolutionary changes to this industry.


    Probably after more than ten or two decades, when Ronan is viewed inside and outside the Hollywood industry, there will be similar views.


    Therefore, when Jessica Felton walked into the Nokia Theatre holding Ronan''s hand, he heard him say this: "Because this "Avatar" will upgrade the entire industry to an unprecedented level!


    Jessica Felton thought about the internal preview that he wanted to see, and said, "Yes, the fare is expensive."


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing and said, "For Americans, movies are still a very cheap form of entertainment."


    "Hi, Ronan."


    As soon as the voice sounded, Leonardo DiCaprio strode over and shook hands with Ronan: "Long time no see."


    Ronan was also familiar with him, and said directly: "You are getting a serious blessing now."


    Leonardo laughed and turned to look at Jessica Felton: "Hello, Miss Felton."


    Then he introduced the blond girl who followed from behind: "This is Irene Heatherton, my girlfriend."


    Ronan nodded slightly, and Jessica Felton also greeted her politely.


    Leonardo said again: "James has honed for many years and created another masterpiece." He looked at Ronan: "This will not be another "Titanic", right?"


    "I think too." Ronan shook his head slightly: "The trial screening of "Avatar" has received a lot of criticism."


    Among the many movie stars in Hollywood, Leonardo has always had a good vision of choosing films. In fact, he has a considerable understanding of the film market. He immediately said: "Those boring guys, can their words control the film market? Looking back on James'' filming history. Beginning with "The Abyss", to "Terminator 2", and then to "Titanic", the investment amount of blockbuster films has been refreshed repeatedly. Each time before the release, a large number of film critics think that it will lose the box office and so on. The result? "


    He doesn''t need someone to answer: "The film''s box office always ruthlessly shatters the last trace of their face."


    Ronan admitted this: "That said, too."


    Everyone knows that James Cameron is a money-burning machine, but people just have the ability to double the investment money back, and even if they put in their own film rewards, they must make the most perfect effect in their minds!


    There was talk in the front hall of the theater, and James Cameron came in.


    This great director immediately became the second focus of attention outside Ronan.


    Ronan saw an interesting scene. Susie Amis and Catherine Bilogue stood beside James Cameron one by one, chatting and laughing with him without any complaints.


    For ex-husbands or ex-boyfriends in Hollywood, this is nothing more common. The circle is so big, especially the top few floors. There are always those people going back and forth, and they often meet in public.


    Thinking of this, Ronan looked at Leonardo and Irene Heatherton again, and suddenly came up with an unreliable idea.


    Compared to Leonardo, who has never forgotten his original intentions, it seems that he has become a betrayer?


    "It''s almost time." Jessica Felton''s voice sounded nearby: "Let''s go into the theater."


    Ronan turned his head to look at Jessica Felton, and threw all the unreliable thoughts behind his head.


    Jessica Felton asked, "What''s the matter? Your eyes are a little weird."


    Ronan said solemnly: "Jesse, it''s my luck to meet you."


    Jessica Felton smiled brightly: "It''s also my luck." She held Ronan tightly: "Let''s go."


    Entering the screening hall, without waiting too long, the premiere screening of "A-Fada" kicked off.


    Apart from subtle changes, this film is roughly the same as the one Ronan has seen before. The film is definitely a huge breakthrough in film technology. The story and plot are still thin, which makes Ronan more like it. Humans themselves feel helpless.


    No matter what meaning James Cameron gave to Namei, in the minds of Ronan, being a human is much better than doing other messy things.


    A robot like Zhuzi can accept it, after all, it is human beings who take refuge.


    But **** or something is really speechless.


    As for the picture and technology of the film, that is not what words can describe at all. Even if thick and gorgeous rhetoric is piled up, it is not enough to describe the Pandora planet shown in the film.


    Having said that, when watching a movie, few people want the protagonist to hang up. After all, that¡¯s where he was substituted, but even if Ronan watched the sample and sat here watching the actor, he still desperately hoped that he would be The human mech is killed.


    In the plot, "Avatar" can be said to have no imagination at all.


    From some previous viewpoints, the consistent love scene is the most mindless part of "Avatar". The specific plot advances, integrating typical elements including heroes and beauties, bows and cannons, from encounters, misunderstandings, family opposition to elimination Misunderstanding, handsome guys turn to the old routines of rebellion because of the love of beautiful women; justice defeats evil, bad guys die ugly, good people laugh to the end, love lasts forever... Hollywood also has a lot of vulgar elements.


    The story mode of "Avatar" is undoubtedly too old-fashioned.


    James Cameron''s energy is obviously all on the visual effects.


    This great director who has been a truck driver proves that his nickname "King of the World" is not a mere nickname, as an army of visual special effects technology, an army of biological design, an army of motion capture, an army of stuntmen, an army of dancers, and an army of actors. The handsome president of the army of music, music and sound, he brought science fiction films into a new era in a jaw-dropping way.


    After the premiere screening, , Hollywood directors who participated in the premiere have expressed their views on "Avatar" through Netflix sharing.


    "The movie has new rules of the game, "Avatar" is the future!"-Jon Feiru


    "You can use''Before "Avatar"" and "After "Avatar" to divide film history."-Steven Soderbergh


    "This is a kind of''perceptual'' movie that can make your movie look different. I should start studying 3D movies."-Ridley Scott


    "The audience of the first sound film will be shocked by the sound, and the audience of the first color film will be shocked by the color. "Avatar" does the same thing."-George Lucas


    "The Renaissance in the History of Film."-Luc Besson


    For Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, "Avatar" is not a movie, but a gold mine, worth digging deeper!


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 Chapter 1097： Popular events

    The sun had just climbed into the sky of Century City, and the bright light fell through the huge windows into the Fox Building, illuminating James Murdoch¡¯s office.


    "Boss, because of the poor performance of Robin Hood, many lending institutions urged the repayment." The assistant stood not far from the desk and reported the latest developments: "They are united."


    James Murdoch appeared calm and did not panic at all. The failure of "Robin Hood" was expected. Banks and other institutions urged for repayment.


    Most of these people have provided loans for projects such as "The Pharaoh and the Gods", "Ten Thousand Years Before History", "Robin Hood" and "Superstorm" of 20th Century Fox. It is normal for the project to drew money when unexpected events occurred.


    The assistant¡¯s words continued: ¡°Their agent stated clearly that if 20th Century Fox can¡¯t give an answer as soon as possible, the loans for projects such as Super Storm, Dragon Ball, Wolverine and Terminator 4, They will draw loans in advance."


    James Murdoch knew that he could not continue to ignore it, thought for a moment, and said: "The funds collected from the three projects of "The Pharaoh and the Gods", "Ten Thousand Years Before History", and "Robin Hood", and then transferred part of the group company¡¯s working capital. Repay one-fifth first, and the remaining part will be delayed temporarily."


    The assistant noted it down. If it can repay part of it, it won''t be a problem to delay it for a while. After all, borrowing money and getting out of trouble will not benefit anyone.


    James Murdoch then asked: "What''s the current situation with financing on Wall Street?"


    "Lehman Brothers is in a bad situation." The assistant said quickly: "We can no longer raise funds for us in a short time."


    No one would have thought about what happened to Lehman Brothers in the future. After all, this is one of the four major investment banks. James Murdoch is no exception. He didn''t take it too seriously and said: "Keep your attention to Lehman Brothers appropriately."


    The assistant glanced at the office door subconsciously, saw that the door was closed tightly, lowered his voice slightly, and said, "One more thing, the latest equipment has been put in place, but no useful information has been received. The calls are mostly chores."


    James Murdoch understood what he was talking about and asked: "Office phone and cell phone?"


    The assistant said: "The other party uses an encryption device."


    This is not surprising. After all, he is not an ordinary person. James Murdoch said: "Keep monitoring and notify me immediately if there is news."


    "understand."


    As the assistant was about to leave, James Murdoch stopped him again: "Avatar has already been screened at midnight, right? Are there statistics?"


    News Corp.''s plan to acquire Time Warner is not going well. James Murdoch is already preparing for the new plan. If "Avatar" staged a box office tragedy, the subsequent questions may be simpler.


    After sitting in the position of co-chairman of Twentieth Century Fox, James Murdoch seldom pays too much attention to the box office of a film, except for giant productions like "Avatar."


    Because behind this film is a man named Ronan Anderson, a legend in Hollywood.


    In just ten years, a small company that shoots B-rated video tapes can be developed to this point. James Murdoch also knows himself, and he will never do it.


    The assistant immediately said: "There are statistics, 3850 theaters, 4.75 million US dollars!"


    When James Murdoch heard this number, he got better because of loans and other matters that caused a bad mood.


    The box office at midnight was $4.75 million!


    This is the midnight box office total of "Avatar" in 3850 theaters in North America. For a sci-fi movie with no prequel, no original, no star star, and the story lacks audience recognition, this achievement is not easy.


    But for this "most expensive movie in history", this number is not very good.


    The corner of James Murdoch''s mouth wore a relaxed smile that was almost imperceptible.


    The start of "Avatar" was not ideal.


    On the first day of its release in North America, that is, on Friday, "Avatar" was sold in 4,215 theaters and earned US$29.25 million.


    This figure also indicates that the box office of "Avatar" North America opening weekend is basically hopeless to exceed 100 million US dollars.


    However, some objective reasons for the existence of "Avatar" cannot be ignored.


    The entire film lasts nearly 3 hours. The longer it takes, it means that the number of screenings in the same theater will decrease in one day, which is directly related to ticket revenue.


    In addition, unlike "Twilight Saga: New Moon" or "Iron Man", which has a large fan base, such as adaptations or sequels, "Avatar" is a veritable original movie.


    In the North American film market to this day, there is still no non-sequel original film with a box office exceeding $100 million in the first weekend.


    Frankly speaking, today when original movies are infinitely weak, few people or companies dare to take out such a huge sum of money to take a risk on an original movie project.


    In the previous "Avatar", most of the investments were financing solutions. There were close to ten institutions and companies involved in the investment. The investment amount of 20th Century Fox even accounted for less than one-third.


    In addition, James Cameron is indeed very famous and has a certain appeal, but there is a fact that cannot be ignored. It has been ten years since the release of his last feature film. No one can count on the forgetful fans and the market. How attracted to it.


    This first-day box office performance is placed in North America today, and even the top ten is not included. Compared with the cost of the film''s publicity of $500 million, it is really not enough.


    In addition, the harsh external environment also has a certain impact on the film''s box office.


    Many southern states of the United States were hit by storms, causing some people who wanted to watch the movie to stay at home, which affected the box office revenue of "Avatar".


    "Avatar is Ronan Anderson and James Cameron''s Waterloo?"


    Unsurprisingly, "Avatar" did not show the strong momentum of the super masterpiece on the first day, and immediately attracted a lot of media doubts, and even some groups who had been waiting for a long time and deliberately began to attack and criticize the film.


    "The most expensive movie in history = the biggest box office tragedy in history!"


    On the second day of "Avatar" officially launched in North America, some people and the media who were eager for relativity entertainment and the media couldn''t wait to shout such slogans.


    "Since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment, the special effects and large investment industrialization model advocated by Ronan Anderson has brought too much visual garbage. "Avatar" can be described as a work of the two to the extreme. It will only trigger the audience''s aesthetics. Tiredness, if you don¡¯t want your ears to scream and your eyes to cry after watching the movie, it¡¯s better not to watch this movie. It is simply overdrawing human vision and hearing!"


    The rise of a new company and a new power will always touch the interests of many people, because the Relativity Entertainment is strong enough, perhaps no one can easily go to war, but when you see the development of Relativity Entertainment is not going well, it is easy to step on it quietly. And for the thing.


    However, under the propaganda and promotion of relativity entertainment crazy money, in the face of the absolutely excellent quality of "Avatar", these are not problems at all.


    After the first day of screening and fermentation, "Avatar" has a direct reputation among the audience. Various websites, forums and communities, as well as Netflix sharing and other social media, are almost all the voices recommending this film.


    "Avatar is the most beautiful movie I have seen in recent years!"


    "Whether you choose 3D or normal mode, the shock and awe brought by "Avatar" are worth seeing."


    "In fact, it is a movie we have seen before, but like we have never seen it before, it is the "Star Wars" of our time!"


    On the second day of its release in North America, "Avatar" maintained a steady trend, still looking tepid, and the $29.35 million box office was not too glamorous.


    But on Sunday, everyone realized that it was not normal.


    Generally speaking, a new movie, especially an original movie, has a good trend that Friday is smaller than Saturday and greater than Sunday.


    Because Monday is a working day, the prime time of the evening is crucial, and the attendance rate on Sunday is often lower. This is the main reason why the box office on Sunday is generally lower than that on Saturday.


    Normally, the box office of a movie on Sunday tends to drop by more than 20% compared to Saturday.


    However, "Avatar" not only did not fall, but also continued to trend steadily, closing another $29.41 million on Sunday!


    This steady trend has reminded some people of James Cameron''s last official feature film-"Titanic"!


    The movie called Big Ship also got mediocre results. The box office in North America didn''t even have $30 million in the first weekend, but what happened in the end?


    What''s more, the box office of "Avatar" is just not as big as "The Dark Knight", "Twilight: New Moon" and "Iron Man 2".


    In the three days of the opening weekend in North America, in 4,215 theaters, "Avatar" earned $88.01 million!


    This has created a new record for original films in the North American film market!


    The film was also launched in more than 30 countries and regions in the international market The overseas response was far stronger than in the North American market, with US$123.56 million in the first weekend.


    Within three days of its release, the global box office of "Avatar" exceeded $200 million.


    After the start of the new week, this film even showed a terrifyingly stable box office trend.


    On Monday working days, any film in North America will face a huge box office drop, "Avatar" is no exception, but the decline is so low that it is jaw-dropping.


    On the first working day, "Avatar" North America single-day box office revenue of 24.17 million US dollars!


    "No one doubts the potential of "Avatar". James Cameron has achieved an undefeated myth. Whether it is based on the historical Titanic or the completely fictional planet Pandora, it has become an earth Popular events!"


    After the start of the new week, "Avatar" has not only ramped up the global film market with an unstoppable momentum, but also made the headlines of many media. No one doubts that this will be an epoch-making movie anymore.


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 Chapter 1098： gain something

    Compared with the consistent market performance of Hollywood movies, the biggest difference of "Avatar" is stability, and the box office trend is stable like a mountain.


    In the second week of its release, even if a major commercial production such as "The Chronicles of Narnia" was released, "Avatar" still won the North American box office chart.


    Its box office revenue is an astonishing $77.02 million!


    Compared to the opening weekend, the box office of "Avatar" dropped by just over $10 million the next weekend.


    Ten days after its release, this magnificent mess-up movie received $262.1 million in North America.


    At this time everyone realized that this is another "Titanic"!


    Besides, with the high ticket prices of 3D and IMAX, will the box office of "Avatar" be higher?


    In the international market, as "Avatar" has landed in more and more countries and regions, the overseas box office is rushing towards 400 million US dollars.


    The response of "Avatar" overseas far exceeds that of North America.


    "Hollywood''s overseas market is much larger than it was in "Titanic."


    In the living room of the Future World Manor, Ronan read the newspaper and said to Jessica Felton who was sorting the shelves: "The overseas box office of "Titanic" was twice that of North America, and "Avatar" was probably three times that ."


    Jessica Felton placed the crystal photo frame of her and Ronan in the most conspicuous part of the shelf, and said: "Avatar is too stable in North America."


    Ronan put down the newspaper and said, "If nothing else, such a stable box office trend can last three to four weeks."


    Jessica Felton secretly figured it out: "According to you, there is a high probability that "Avatar" will surpass "Titanic" at the box office."


    Ronan shrugged: "Absolutely surpassed." He reminded: "Don''t forget, the ticket price is more than one dollar more than ten years ago, and there are 3D tickets that are three dollars more expensive and IMAX tickets are doubled."


    "That''s right." Jessica Felton picked up another photo frame and waited for Nikia next to her to take over a platinum artwork in her hand. She set up this photo frame and said: "High ticket prices are not to be ignored. A factor."


    She beckoned to the back: "Honey, do you think this is all right?"


    Ronan glanced around and said, "Very good."


    Jessica Felton took the wet towel from Nikia, wiped her hands, and said, "Avatar will remain hot for a few weeks, will it have an impact on Fast and Furious 4?" "


    "Not much impact." Ronan said simply: "Now the market and audiences are excited by "Avatar" for 3D movies."


    "Fast and Furious 4" and "Avatar" are separated by two weekends, and will not suffer too much impact. There is also "Indiana Jones 4", a collaboration between Lucasfilm and Paramount Pictures.


    Jessica Felton immediately thought of something: "So, you deliberately put "Alice in Wonderland" shot and produced in 3D format on Independence Day?"


    Ronan said: "Relativity Entertainment has invested so much in "Avatar", of course it must maximize the benefits."


    Jessica Felton came to Ronan and sat down, picked up the newspaper, opened it and said: "I knew, I should turn "Fast and Furious 4" into a 3D movie."


    Ronan poured a glass of water for Jessica Felton and said: "The 3D format is not particularly suitable for "Fast and Furious 4". There are too many and too intense action shots in your film, and there are many shots directly When shooting in the car, the shaking was very large. If you really want to make it into a 3D format, many viewers may feel dizzy and motion sickness may be severe on the spot."


    Vinci came in from outside at this moment and glanced at Ronan.


    Ronan stood up and said to Jessica Felton: "I''ll go and see, there may be something with Vinci."


    Jessica Felton set her eyes on the newspaper and waved her hand: "Go."


    When he came to a reception room, Vinci closed the door and said, "There''s news over London."


    Since chasing down to London more than a year ago, there has always been a group of people active there. After a long period of collection, exploration and search, after paying a large amount of money, it has also gained something.


    Ronan sat on the sofa and asked, "When did it happen?"


    Vinci quickly said: "Just last week, the other party made an offer. After many trials, we are sincere. In these two days, our people will contact him and may get some vital information."


    Ronan attached great importance to this matter and said: "Let David take a trip in person and take my private plane. If you can get the relevant information, let him **** the information back to Los Angeles as soon as possible."


    "Okay." Vinci said of another thing: "It seems to have stepped up activities over there these two days."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Control, let them listen to those that are not important."


    Vinci stood up, ready to go to the work at hand: "Don''t worry, there will be no problems."


    He took the lead to leave the reception room to arrange the manpower to go to England.


    Ronan quickly returned to the living room, Jessica Felton saw him come back, put down the newspaper in her hand, and asked concerned, "Is it all right?"


    "A little problem." Ronan smiled.


    Jessica Felton thought in silence for a while, and said, "Ronan, I don''t feel like a small problem combining the ins and outs." She asked seriously: "Would it be convenient to tell me?"


    Ronan sat next to Jessica Felton and considered the news that Fincher had fed back. This incident had already involved her, and said slowly: "It''s really not a trivial matter. If it breaks out, the scope will be very wide."


    Jessica Felton is a smart woman, otherwise she would not bear to ask until today, and she lives by Ronan¡¯s side, and she has guessed through observations. Finally she couldn¡¯t help saying: "Ronan, I am very worry."


    Ronan stroked her long brown hair comfortingly: "Didn''t I tell you last time? Someone was entertaining me and the theory of relativity. They were collecting information about me and the people around me... Well, from the manor. Some calls were also monitored."


    Ronan mentioned something about it last time, and even though it was scary, Jessica Felton was not shocked: "What do they want to do?"


    Ronan shrugged: "It''s very simple, grab my handle, and then a fatal blow."


    Jessica Felton grabbed Ronan''s hand and clenched it unconsciously because of fear.


    "It''s okay, don''t worry." Ronan patted her hand gently: "I noticed it early and I am ready."


    When meeting James Murdoch for the first time, Ronan thought of those things that had been impressive, and he paid special attention to his own safety.


    Facts have proved that he did not think too much. People in the Murdoch family sometimes do things without care.


    With more than one year of investigation in the UK, some things have gradually surfaced, which is very surprising.


    In the past six months or so, Ronan has also arranged manpower to start a secret investigation in the United States. Because he has an impression of past events, the investigation is very targeted, and some initial information can only be described as shocking.


    A huge media and entertainment group, in order to get enough news, to spy on the secrets of celebrities or news figures, is not so bold.


    Ronan thought that the news reports he had read were already shocking enough, but the initial news was even more shocking than the news.


    I am afraid that what has been exposed is only a part of it, and the transactions hidden under the table are not visible to the little people at that time.


    After all, the former News Corporation and the Murdoch family paid an extremely heavy price.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    North bank of the Thames, London, England.


    A very ordinary-looking, brown-haired, bald man came to the open-air cafe, ordered a cup of black coffee, just sat in front of a vacant seat, looked at the Tower Bridge in the distance, and waited patiently.


    Half a cup of coffee was over, and someone came over unhurriedly. After seeing the bald man, he pulled the chair away and sat opposite him.


    "You are here." The bald man nodded slightly, and said hello: "Mr. Glenn Mukrel, it seems you have made a decision."


    Glenn Mukler is a private investigator who has worked in a British media for a long time. He was very cautious and said: "The British police had been aware of it last year, but they were misled. Is it related to you?"


    The bald man said: "Does it matter? I said yes, do you believe it? If I say no, would you believe it again?"


    Glenn Mukrel is not at ease: "I want to know how strong you are."


    "At that time you will know." The bald man said lightly: "It will not be too late for you to decide whether to show up in person."


    "I will." Glenn Mukrel felt somewhat relieved.


    The bald man turned directly to the topic: "Mr. Glenn Mukrel, have you brought something?"


    Glenn Mukler took a picture of the briefcase he was holding. "It''s all in it. The materials I got from my investigation and the information I secretly recorded on the editor''s side, including text, videos and audio recordings, are all here. I promise, they Worthy of every penny you paid."


    The bald man stretched out his gloved hand Glenn Mukler subconsciously stepped back: "What do I want?"


    The most common black canvas bag was put on the table by the bald man and pushed in front of Glenn Mukrel.


    Glenn Mukrel quickly opened the canvas bag and looked at it carefully before he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "There is no fake, right?"


    The bald man said lightly: "We will still deal with each other in the future, am I so stupid?"


    Glenn Mukler nodded, took the canvas bag back, and pushed the leather briefcase he was holding. The bald man opened the briefcase, flipped it through, and said, "Happy cooperation."


    "Happy cooperation." Glenn Mukrel stood up, his head never going away.


    The bald man drank the remaining coffee in the cup, left the outdoor cafe, and walked in the opposite direction. He quickly met up with his companions hiding in the dark. After going around in a circle, he returned to Chelsea and got in touch with the people above , Ready to send things back to North America.


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 Chapter 1099： Billowing wave

    In the conference room of the Presidential Suite of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, Robert Iger is receiving visitors who came here specially from Montgomery, Alabama.


    This middle-aged man with short brown and black hair furrowed his brows, neat clothes and smart and capable face, also could not conceal the fatigue and haggard from the heart.


    Robert Iger always wore a polite and decent smile, just like the Mickey Mouse of Disney who once worked, looking kind and harmless.


    This is not the first time the two sides have met. They have talked many times before, so Robert Iger is very patient, waiting for the Lehman Brothers CEO Richard Fuld to take the initiative to speak.


    Although Richard Fuld came here, there was one last hesitation.


    A subordinated debt bomb dragged American real estate and Wall Street into the abyss, and Lehman Brothers suffered greatly.


    The crisis originally did not spread to Lehman Brothers, and Lehman Brothers held very few subordinated debts, and they had already sold them decisively.


    But the wildly rising housing prices have made everyone lose their minds.


    Banks began to lend to customers who did not qualify for loans; financial institutions packaged these loans into bonds and financial products, and sold them through investment banks.


    Lehman Brothers is no exception.


    "Bob, the offer of Relativity Entertainment is too low." Richard Fuld still strives for the benefits he deserves for Lehman Brothers: "Unless a premium of 20%, Lehman Brothers will not transfer the holding. Some shares of 20th Century Fox."


    Robert Iger said: "Yes, but Relativity Entertainment has to pay in installments, which will be paid within three years."


    What Lehman Brothers needs is funds, how can they agree? Richard Fuld furrowed his brows tighter: "Bob, don''t say such insincere words."


    Robert Iger shook his head slightly: "The theory of relativity is entertaining and sincere, otherwise I would not sit here and talk to you. Richard, you know better than me, how many people in Wall Street, Manhattan, and even the entire United States would like to see Unlucky Lehman Brothers."


    Richard Fuld fell into a brief silence.


    Lehman Brothers, founded in 1850, has a history of more than 150 years and is an investment bank with a long history in the United States.


    In 1994, Lehman Brothers listed on the New York Stock Exchange through an IPO; in 2000, when Lehman Brothers was founded for its 150th anniversary, its stock price exceeded $100 for the first time and entered the S&P 100 index. It is one of the five or four largest investment banks in the United States.


    Even last year, Lehman Brothers'' profits still ranked among the top three investment banks in the United States.


    Who would have thought that the dignified Lehman Brothers might now face a moment of life and death?


    The phone rang suddenly, Richard Fuld said apologetic, walked out of the conference room into another room, connected to the phone, only said a few words, his face became very serious.


    The call was made by the big boss from Washington, DC. He was operating secretly there and wanted to seek support from the Treasury Department, but was ruthlessly rejected.


    That group of bastards, when they took Lehman Brothers money, it wasn''t like that!


    The Lehman Brothers family has a great cause, and it will not just fall down, and it is not time to fall, just continue to think of ways.


    Richard Fuld put away his mobile phone, returned to the meeting room, sat opposite Robert Iger, changed his hesitation and silence, and said directly: "Are you fully funded?"


    Robert Iger said with great certainty: "Of course, don''t doubt the funds held by Relativity Entertainment."


    Richard Fuld is simply and neat: "Sign the transfer agreement, you will pay the money immediately, and everything else is easy to negotiate."


    Robert Iger said, "No problem."


    This transaction, which may involve billions of dollars, finally reached a preliminary agreement after several months of efforts by Robert Iger, with the help of the general social and economic trends.


    Just as "Avatar" continues to be popular in the movie market, this is also good news for Relativity Entertainment.


    The plan initiated by Ronan and Robert Iger was a crucial step forward.


    On the other hand, the hot momentum of "Avatar" has not diminished at all. Including the North American market, there has been a situation where it is difficult to find 3D and IMAX3D tickets for "Avatar" worldwide. Many fans even bought 3D movie tickets at 7 o''clock in the morning. Zhong went to the theater to line up.


    Even so, they can only buy tickets for the next day.


    Major booking websites on the Internet in North America, any movie tickets of "Avatar" 3D and IMAX3D will be sold out within ten minutes.


    With the arrival of a new weekend, "Avatar" continues to maintain a sustained and stable box office trend in North American theaters.


    This week, after years of gestation, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg claimed to be "twenty years of sharpening a sword," and Dr. Indian Jones embarked on an expedition for the fourth time.


    In order to be able to replay the role of Indiana Jones, the 65-year-old Harrison Ford was almost desperate.


    Even Ronan was surprised by this. Harrison Ford''s body shape is very well maintained, and he doesn''t even see any difference from his previous appearance in "Jihad".


    Hollywood stars have all kinds of quirks, but most of them are more dedicated.


    Even Spielberg''s godson, whom Ronan doesn''t want to see, is said to have worked very hard when shooting.


    Since she did not appear in "Transformers", Shia LaBeouf is basically unknown. Most of the stars are actually working hard before they are famous.


    This standard is universal in entertainment circles all over the world


    Of course, someone who was born in Rome like Jaden Smith is an exception.


    In the past two decades, Dr. Indiana-Jones is getting old. For business interests, he needs to find a successor to inherit the title of "Indiana Jones" and continue to create value for the film company. Come a lot of income.


    Everyone knows that Harrison Ford wielded his long whip and ran around the world as a doctor of Indiana Jones in 1981, and then relied on the 1984 "Devil''s Ark". "And 1989''s "Jihad" return with the same identity...


    As early as the early 1990s, the rumors about "Indiana Jones 4" did not survive, but when the decision was made, the producer George Lucas, also the creator of the character, and the director Spielberg They realized that if there is not a good enough story, they will never make it.


    This stand is particularly good, so the two teamed up to bring a thin story.


    "Indiana Jones 4" is undoubtedly in the same line as the series. The two big directors have tried their best to keep the film style consistent with the previous ones, whether it is from the dialogue, the development of the plot, and even the fighting mode.


    But the times have changed. For young movie audiences of this era, especially those born in the 1980s and even the 1990s, a long-lived movie that is almost the same as their age cannot be said to be too attractive. force.


    Of course, the power of this series is still huge.


    In the first weekend of its release in North America, "Indiana Jones 4" landed at No. 1 on the North American box office chart with $11.13 million, breaking the situation that "Avatar" continued to dominate the box office chart.


    There is no doubt that the "Indiana Jones" series still has a huge market value and can be regarded as one of Lucasfilm''s most valuable assets.


    But the film is far from reaching the expected goals in some aspects.


    Spielberg, who wants his godson Shia LaBeouf to inherit the "legacy" of Dr. Indiana Jones, is destined to be disappointed. Both new and old audiences will not wait to see this son in and outside the movie.


    It is said that Spielberg listened to the advice of his godson during the filming, allowing him a lot of freedom in his role.


    It is conceivable what kind of role a person like Shia LaBeouf will bring-wearing a leather jacket, playing with a switchblade, and having all kinds of bad habits.


    "Indiana Jones 4" succeeded at the box office, but the future prepared by the two directors for the film failed.


    In contrast, the steady performance of "Avatar" not only won the present for 3D movies, but also created a good future for nearly a decade.


    The box office of this film in North America in the third week was only 2% lower than that in the second week, and reported $75.61 million!


    Three weeks after the release, the North American box office of "Avatar" has exceeded 400 million U.S. dollars, reaching as high as 411.21 million U.S. dollars, creating the fastest record of 400 million U.S. film history in North America.


    With the continuous expansion of overseas screenings, the global box office is about to exceed 1 billion US dollars.


    This audience wave called 3D is rapidly forming, and a thirst for 3D movies is also gathering frantically.


    Unfortunately, no one expected "Avatar" to explode to such a point, and no one prepared the corresponding 3D big production movie in advance.


    In addition to relativity entertainment.


    With the help of the explosive momentum of "Avatar", the promotion of "Alice in Wonderland" is progressing very smoothly. The 3D commercials that have been posted on the opening of "Avatar" have also won praise for their 3D effects.


    This is not the fake 3D movie except subtitles 3D, but the real 3D movie created by the famous Hollywood technology director Robert Zemikis in two years.


    "Alice in Wonderland" started the pre-sale of movie tickets for the first weekend in North America three weeks in advance. On the first day, more than 8 million US dollars of movie tickets were sold in North America.


    Three days The first week of pre-sale movie tickets in North America is 15 million US dollars!


    Such pre-sale results almost indicate that "Alice in Wonderland"''s North American opening weekend box office must exceed 100 million.


    The remaining suspense is just over 100 million US dollars.


    Hollywood filmmakers have thoroughly recollected and realized what changes "Avatar" has brought to Hollywood and to the entire film industry.


    Not to mention anything else, 3D movies have become a trend.


    I didn''t say that, as the originator of the world''s film following, as the most popular film work center, countless companies immediately put 3D film projects on the agenda.


    what? Is the new project too slow to shoot? It¡¯s okay, isn¡¯t there someone in the process of shooting and post-production? Directly convert to 3D.


    It doesn''t matter if the 3D effect of the movie is not good, it is enough to make money with this wave, the other is not important!


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 Chapter 1100： shocking

    The hand of the wall clock pointed to two o''clock in the afternoon. Ronan looked at the pile of materials in front of him. Even if the CD hadn''t been read yet, the text and recording made him feel shocking.


    These documents sent from England have just arrived in his hands.


    Sure enough, the matter was more serious and crazy than he expected. A media group that dared to eavesdrop on William, the Minister of Finance, members of Congress and the leaders of the national trade union should not have too much hope for their bottom line.


    "That''s it?" Ronan asked David, who had just returned from England.


    "The other party is still collecting information, and our people are also in contact with other relevant personnel." David replied: "There may be other developments in the future."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Don''t tell the story."


    David has not been with Ronan for two or three years, and said, "I understand."


    Ronan made a move: "You have to discuss with Finch, North America will also speed up the progress, pay attention to confidentiality."


    David said, "Okay."


    When he left the reception room, Ronan picked up the documents and was about to go to the underground vault. The door was knocked from outside.


    "Honey, are you there?" Jessica Felton''s voice came in.


    Ronan said, "Please come in."


    Jessica Felton, wearing a brand new lady''s suit, came in, saw Ronan wearing sportswear, and said, "Haven''t you changed?"


    Today is the premiere of "Fast and Furious 4", and the two will attend together.


    Ronan smiled: "I''ll go to the underground vault first, and change it when I come back."


    Jessica Felton glanced at the large file bag in his hand and asked, "Shall I go with you?"


    Thinking that Jessica Felton had been involved, and having talked deeply before, Ronan nodded slowly: "Let''s go, let''s go down together."


    The two went underground, Ronan opened the vault and went in together.


    Then Ronan opened another safe.


    Jessica Felton is curious: "So important?"


    Ronan put the CD and tape in first, and waited to come back at night or check it out tomorrow, so that he could make targeted arrangements later. He handed the text information to Jessica Felton and said, "Let''s see."


    Now that she has chosen Jessica Felton, she will inevitably face all sorts of messy things in the future, so that she can have a better understanding, which is a good thing.


    And Jessica Felton was never foolish.


    Jessica Felton opened the textual materials and quickly scanned them. Even if she was well-informed, she was quite surprised. After all, many things in it were beyond ordinary people''s imagination.


    Ronan is not surprised. If it hadn''t been exposed, who would have imagined that the media was so crazy that even top politicians would dare to tap the phones.


    Even in his memory, they had even crazier actions.


    "Really... shocking." Jessica Felton returned the information to Ronan: "If I didn''t see it with my own eyes, I didn''t know that you would not cheat, I can''t believe it."


    Ronan also put the written materials in the safe and said, "So, Jesse, you have to be vigilant. Of course, the outside is loose and the inside is tight."


    Jessica Felton said: "I understand." She fully understood the serious situation Ronan said that someone targeted, and said: "If I need to do it, just speak up."


    Ronan hugged her and said, "Don''t worry, I can handle it. It''s okay. Behind me is the entire Relativity Entertainment Group."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I believe you."


    She glanced at her watch and reminded: "It''s late, let''s change clothes."


    After closing the vault, the two returned to the cloakroom on the third floor. Jessica Felton had already prepared a dress for Ronan, which was basically the same color as her, all black.


    Dark colors will make people look calm. Ronan and Jessica Felton are not stars, nor do they need bright colors, let alone dress-ups.


    At three o''clock in the afternoon, the two set off on time and soon arrived at the Oriental Theater in Hollywood where the premiere was held.


    The "Fast and Furious" series has come to the fourth part, which is also the second part after Relativity Entertainment got it.


    With the success of the previous one, the brand effect of this series has spread all over the world.


    Of course, we must continue to work hard if we want to become a super hot movie in the global film market.


    As a producer, Jessica Felton was going to the red carpet, Ronan also accompanied him, but when Jessica Felton was interviewed by reporters in the media area, Ronan went straight into Hollywood Oriental Theater.


    "Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson." Dawn Johnson came over to greet Ronan.


    Ronan shook his hand and said, "You look stronger than before."


    Dawn Johnson said with a smile: "I''m addicted to ironing, I can''t quit."


    Ronan patted his rough arm and couldn''t help laughing: "The audience will like you."


    Dawn Johnson touched his big bald head seemingly honest.


    Paul Walker, who had just entered the theater, also came to greet Ronan. Ronan had seen him outside before. Unlike other movie stars, Paul Walker personally drove a super sports car to the premiere, which was quite exciting. .


    Seeing Paul Walker, Ronan couldn''t help thinking of "The Dark Knight" and Heath Ledger. Although the latter made the Joker a **** and won the best supporting actor in the last Oscar by virtue of the Joker, these are no match. Life is important.


    Perhaps after falling in love with Jessica Felton, Ronan felt a little softer due to her influence. After chatting with Paul Walker for a few words, he once again said with reminder words: "The supercar is on. Is it cool, but pay attention to safety."


    Paul Walker immediately answered: "Thank you, but the feeling of rushing..."


    Ronan said: "Be careful, the traffic and road environment in the United States is not very good."


    "Uh." Paul Walker was taken aback, and said, "I see."


    Ronan said again: "I don''t want you to be unable to come to the crew on time to shoot."


    Paul Walker thought: "I understand, I will pay attention."


    Hearing this, Ronan didn''t say more, whether Paul Walker listened to it or not, it is still unclear.


    Having said that, people from the old and American side shout freedom all day long, especially Hollywood, which is the stronghold of leftist liberalism.


    Even some things about Jessica Felton, Ronan is not easy to interfere, let alone other things.


    Jessica Felton came in from the outside at this time, went straight to Ronan, and chatted with several of the main creators of the crew, mainly about the sequel.


    "Fast and Furious 5" has already begun preparations. This time the crew will move to the UK and Russia, and go wild in London and Moscow.


    The members of the racing family will be further expanded.


    "Fast and Furious 5" has a production budget of up to 140 million U.S. dollars, and it has entered the ranks of Hollywood''s top productions.


    Of course, this is just a plan. The specific investment amount depends on the market response of today''s "Fast and Furious 4".


    The investment in the sequel is a continuation of the success or failure of the previous movie.


    Afterwards, Ronan accompanied Jessica Felton into the theater.


    As a producer, Jessica Felton is also very busy at work. After "Fast and Furious 5", she plans to adapt and produce "Weakness: The Progress of the Game", and reached an agreement with Sandra Bullock. The latter starred in the heroine Li-Anne Taosi.


    Also find suitable black actors through Shahai Entertainment and CAA.


    There are also several actors in "Fast and Furious 4" who will follow Jessica Felton in the new movie.


    As this film series full of exciting speeds and explosion scenes develops to the fourth story chapter, it creates not only a more grand backdrop, but also an expansion of the popular influence to the full Every corner of the world.


    This drag racing action series, from this one, officially went out of the United States and rushed to the world. The first victim was Rio de Janeiro.


    The appearance of multi-ethnic actors can also make the film attract a wide audience around the world.


    The previous series proved the feasibility of this strategy with a very successful case.


    After the experience of "Fast and Furious 3", director Justin Lin has become more mature in filming and production, incorporating more cops and action elements into it. Gunfights and blasting scenes have been upgraded, story suspense has been repeated, and the relationship between characters has changed. The pinnacle of four in the series.


    Moreover, compared to the first three movies, which are somewhat more realistic, the coffin boards of Newton and others are about to fly.


    If there is Newton in that racing universe.


    "Fast and Furious 5" has become more serious in breaking away from the laws of physics, knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, but also a little hysterical, if you want to feel the power of this passion, you must shut down your brain and put aside those illogical And scornful details.


    Because do not use the usual narrative rigor to measure such an entertainment blockbuster, it will lead to a serious shortage of brain cells.


    What kind of movies are you watching?


    Control the rhythm of tight blood! Speeding sports car! Cool car skills! Thrilling action!


    And the loyalty among men, the courage and the successful adventure of the team...


    This is a film that can make people excited with the progress of the plot, because during the period the public expects the tough guy "man" and the impression of the "perfect woman" the ultimate combination of the film, and in the picture The beauty and evil of Rio de Janeiro are vividly presented.


    There are racing cars, gun battles, strong men fighting, beautiful women and beach styles, a group of unique helpers, and intermittent jokes.


    The whole film is full of man-like wildness and toughness, these selling points are attractive enough.


    Perhaps, the day after the premiere, the comment on "Fast and Furious" in the "Hollywood Reporter" was the most representative.


    "The plot is divorced from reality, and the scene is realistic and shocking; it is full of joy, and it is very cool and very cool; its entertainment level is worthy of five-star recommendation; it can be regarded as one of the most worthy Hollywood movies to watch in the cinema in the summer of 2008 ."


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 Chapter 1101： Ready for the sequel

    After the accumulation and fermentation of the first trilogy, the influence of the series gradually increased, and finally ushered in an explosion when the fourth part was released.


    Although the racing family has not yet driven a car to the sky, it has shown sufficient power in the movie market.


    The roar of the engine ignites the passion, and the extreme speed destroys Rio!


    In the first three days of the first weekend in North America, "Fast and Furious 5" won US$96.88 million in 4111 theaters in North America!


    This is the best opening result of the series so far!


    In the city¡¯s head of change, "Indiana Jones 4" only stayed at the top of the North American box office rankings for a week, and was squeezed by "Fast and Furious 5", and the box office dropped from hundreds of millions to 42.71 million the following weekend The dollar fell directly to the third place on the box office chart.


    The top two box office charts are all dominated by movies from Relativity Entertainment, and the second place is "Avatar" which enters the fourth weekend screening.


    James Cameron¡¯s super giant system showed amazing stability and sustainability. In the fourth weekend, it received another 55.3 million US dollars in North America. The North American box office surpassed 500 million US dollars in one fell swoop, reaching 51.27 million US dollars. .


    This is also the fastest box office record of 500 million in North American film history!


    Once, the box office of "Avatar" can accumulate to such a high number. When the box office of the first weekend is not particularly outstanding, it depends on the stability to perverted continuity.


    The performance of this big production in the international market is much better than that in North America. The world has already set off an upsurge in viewing "Avatar". After nearly five weeks of screening, the total overseas box office has infinitely approached 1 billion US dollars.


    Even the newly developed film market on the other side of the Pacific, after nearly a month of screenings, the box office of "Avatar" has also approached 1.4 billion soft coins, setting a new box office record there.


    Anyone with a discerning eye can see that "Avatar" is steadily advancing towards the record of "Titanic". It is only a matter of time before the latter''s total box office record in North America and the world is broken.


    Ronan also took time to discuss with James Cameron about the "Avatar" sequel. James Cameron said that the sequel can be prepared, but it will be after next year at the earliest, because he will go to Mali next year. Explore the Yana Trench and experiment with new shooting techniques jointly developed with Sony Electronics and IMAX.


    These are also the basis for shooting "Avatar 2".


    James Cameron will further "open Pandora''s box" in the sequel of "Avatar" to show the audience more wonderful creatures and landscapes on the planet Pandora.


    Ronan also knew very well that he immediately expressed his support. Without sufficient technical conditions, "Avatar 2" would be as amazing as the first one, and there are certain difficulties.


    James Cameron solemnly extended an invitation to Ronan, inviting Ronan to take a special submersible to explore the Mariana Trench.


    However, Ronan declined.


    On the one hand, it was too risky, and Jessica Felton clearly opposed it; on the other hand, time did not allow.


    If you want to dive so deep, even if you have the most advanced submersible in the world, you have to make some corresponding preparations in advance. At present, there is a lot of work in relativity entertainment, and Ronan can¡¯t throw away many things at hand and go to the Pacific Ocean. Play adventure.


    Moreover, James Cameron is not playing, he has to spend a long time in the Pacific, fully experiment with shooting equipment, collect various technical data, and then improve the equipment.


    Because according to his plan, quite a few parts of "Avatar 2" will be shot in the water.


    The script for the sequel, James Cameron has already started writing. The director believes that being on the Pacific Ocean is more conducive to his script creation.


    James Cameron has a wealth of experience in sequel creation. His "Terminator 2" and "Alien 2" surpassed the first film in terms of word of mouth and commercial results.


    The most important point is that James Cameron has repeatedly assured Ronan that he will not let "Avatar" become a lifetime series.


    Think about how many times did James Cameron jump for votes? Countless people are eager to see, even before Ronan came to Los Angeles from the other side of the Pacific, the second part of "Avatar" has not been completed.


    It is said that the filming has started and the schedule has been confirmed, but in the style of James Cameron, who can guarantee that the film will be released on time?


    In fact, it''s no wonder that the 20th Century Fox wanted to replace or even kill James Cameron when filming "Titanic". Most companies like this are unbearable.


    However, James Cameron can bring excellent business results every time, and the income created is enough to make up for any shortcomings.


    The sequel to "Avatar", James Cameron has been on the agenda, as for the naked-eye 3D he discussed with Ronan, Ronan can only say that he absolutely supports it if conditions permit.


    It is too early to talk about film technology that will not be able to be realized on a large scale in theaters in more than ten years.


    This week, Ronan also specially participated in the preparatory meeting for "Fast and Furious 5".


    With the increasing investment, "Fast and Furious 5" has entered the ranks of Hollywood''s first-line big productions, and will have a larger market space in the future, and even become one of the commercial film series of Relativity Entertainment.


    Whether it is Ronan himself or Relativity Entertainment, which can continuously generate huge profits, it will be extremely important.


    Director Justin Lin and most of the main creative staff will all return in the new sequel.


    In the new one, not only drag racing, there will be more car-related plots.


    Although drag racing is the most important and indispensable element in Hollywood movies, there are not many movies that link drag racing, modified cars and extreme sports like the "Fast and Furious" series and promote them into culture. see.


    The fifth part will bring the whole series to a larger and more exciting realm.


    In other words, in the new movie, there must not only be faster cars and bigger scenes, but also more exciting stories and fighting scenes. The racing scenes will be more grand and exciting than the previous movies.


    Jessica Felton and Justin Lin have reached a consensus before and designed a huge story for the film-so big that it takes the capacity of two movies to fully accommodate it.


    The capacity of the film is too large, so the crew plans to make a top and bottom film, which means that the fifth and sixth are actually a story.


    Following the sequel to "Pirates of the Caribbean", the crew will use a back-to-back approach to complete the shooting of these two films.


    In these two movies, there will be more roaring vehicles and all the character relationships will be sorted out.


    "When we were considering and discussing stories like this, we found that a movie simply cannot hold so much content." Justin Lin said to Ronan: "The script is 310 pages, so the movie It is imperative to split it into two episodes. Moreover, the racing culture and vehicle modifications in the film will definitely be refreshing."


    With the success of two consecutive sequels, Ronan also has sufficient confidence in the Chinese director. At the moment when James Wynn is fully supervising and directing the "horror movie universe" plan, if there are no big surprises, Justin Lin Will direct the "Fast and Furious" series for a long time.


    Justin Lin signed a long-term director contract with Relativity Entertainment, and making another trilogy is not a problem.


    Relativity Entertainment didn''t treat him badly either. Justin Lin''s director''s remuneration in the new film has reached 10 million US dollars.


    Continue to shoot, including Justin Lin, Paul Walker and Dawn Johnson and other people''s pay will certainly continue to increase, but all will be limited to a reasonable range in line with market conditions.


    The summer file is still hot. This year is destined to be a big movie year. On a new weekend, Universal Pictures¡¯ "Assassin League" is released. The arc bullet has once again refreshed the laws of physics, and Newton¡¯s coffin board once again sounded. .


    Just like the "Fast and Furious" series, it seems to be a movie set in the real world, but in fact, the world view is all crooked. It doesn''t matter what is reasonable, what you want is entertainment.


    As for the plot, let alone tangled.


    The **** beauty Julie issues cards online, and Zhan Yimei can counterattack and become a top master against the waste material of the green grassland. What else is impossible?


    So, Newton, you just lie down in the coffin.


    One day, Dawn Johnson and Paul Walker drove out of the atmosphere, racing in space, and kicking the coffin lid away.


    Since Angelina Jolie hooked up with Brad Pitt, despite her reputation, her star journey has been magnanimous. Following the success of "Smiths", the heroine of the film became a big hit when it was released, 5092 The box office of ten thousand dollars is enough to ensure that "Assassin League" suppresses a dry movie that is showing in theaters and airborne the North American box office champion.


    The box office drop of "Avatar" is still so low that it is ridiculously low. With another $42.78 million in the sixth weekend, the North American box office is about to reach the threshold of $600 million.


    The box office of "Fast and Furious 4" fell sharply this weekend, but the US$40.2 million box office also allowed the North American box office of this action film to exceed US$150 million.


    Similarly, the overseas response of these two commercial masterpieces of Relativity Entertainment has surpassed that of North AmericaAvatar. Counting the revenue of the international market, the global box office has reached 16.85 billion US dollars.


    "Fast and Furious 4" was launched on a large scale overseas this week, and the global box office was also close to 300 million US dollars.


    In addition, after nearly two months of screening, the North American box office of "Iron Man 2" accumulated US$372.58 million, and the global box office exceeded US$800 million.


    The first three movies released by Relativity Entertainment in this summer season all achieved great success.


    As Independence Day approaches, "Alice in Wonderland" will be released soon.


    It was at this time that Ronan and Jessica Felton received an invitation from George Lucas and went to San Francisco to participate in George Lucas and Lucasfilm¡¯s "Indiana Jones 4" Celebration reception.


    Because of the relationship between USC alumni, Ronan and George Lucas are also close, and some news has been faintly received.


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 Chapter 1102： Not accepting the old

    In the spacious banquet hall, there are several long oak dining tables, each with meals and drinks, and waiters in black suits shuttle back and forth like swallowtail butterflies.


    Standing at any position in the banquet hall, through the toughened glass on the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, you can capture the charming scenery of San Francisco Bay. Occasionally, a slightly salty and cool sea breeze comes in through the open ventilation window, just like a lover¡¯s hand. Gently brush every inch of space in the restaurant.


    A large number of people stand or sit in the banquet hall, divided into dozens of small circles, constantly talking and laughing. The children who come with their parents occasionally bounce out the childish speech, which can also cause bursts of laughter.


    Ronan and Jessica Felton, who made a special trip from Los Angeles, are talking to George Lucas and his new girlfriend Melody Hobson separately.


    Today''s reception, in addition to celebrating the box office sales of "Indiana Jones", has another function. George Lucas officially announced his relationship with Melody Hobson.


    The two sides talked and laughed happily, don''t need to look at them, but also know that the atmosphere between each other is very harmonious, which is obviously not a formal social entertainment.


    Ronan and George Lucas have always had a good relationship. Both of them are core members of the USC Film School Alumni Association. They have grown closer over the past two years. They are currently among the top two on the USC Film School¡¯s historical donation list. Bit.


    In recent years, most of the meetings with the Alumni Association of the USC Film School have been held in the Beverly Club shared by Ronan, Will Smith and Tom Cruise.


    In fact, things like interpersonal relationships also need to be carefully managed and managed carefully.


    There is no doubt that Ronan''s relationship with George Lucas has not reached the level of Will Smith and Tom Cruise, but they can be regarded as good friends.


    Moreover, Relativity Entertainment also cooperates closely with Lucasfilm, which can be called a strategic partner. Both parties have common interests in multiple fields of film and television.


    In the banquet hall, many people who didn''t know before looked at Melody Hobson frequently.


    Being able to become George Lucas''s girlfriend has always attracted much attention. If this girlfriend is still of African descent, it will be the center of the audience.


    That''s right, Melody Hobson is black and female.


    Melody Hobson is certainly not an ordinary black person, nor an inspirational woman from the slum.


    This black woman is currently the co-chairman of DreamWorks Animation Studios and can be said to be one of the most powerful figures in the DreamWorks system.


    Ronan knows more. George Lucas and Melody Hobson have been dating since last year. Many people including him were surprised at that time. The reason is simple. Melody Hobson is A pure black person, although the slogan against racial discrimination is loud, Hollywood can be regarded as one of the most serious circles of racial discrimination.


    Fortunately, Melody Hobson is not a black person from a black community in the traditional sense. She is from a good background, has a higher education, and her family is also a mainstream wealthy class, perhaps with a black skin and a white heart. The description would be more appropriate, otherwise George Lucas and his children would not accept her.


    Of course, just like Will Mies or Ohei Tan, the black people who can truly enter the mainstream are basically coconut people.


    "The USC Film Academy has many graduates who have entered the Relativity Entertainment in the past two years." George Lucas looked at Melody Hobson who was talking with Jessica Felton, and said to Ronan. : "In the past two years, the practical ability of graduates has greatly increased, and your relativity entertainment has played a big role."


    Ronan is not modest, saying: "The practice base jointly established by Relativity Entertainment and USC will help further cultivate students'' hands-on ability. In our industry, there is only theory without practical experience, and it is difficult to gain a foothold even after graduation. "


    George Lucas nodded slightly: "Those who have no hands-on ability are all waste."


    Ronan added: ¡°In the next step, Relativity Entertainment will expand the scale of its practice base with Southern California. The company¡¯s multiple crews can also provide more internship positions for students.¡±


    "This is a good thing." George Lucas helped his glasses and said, "The college and the students should thank you."


    Ronan smiled: "This is also good for relativity entertainment. We can find the best people among the many interns and absorb them into relativity entertainment."


    He told a fact: "In the past two years, those outstanding graduates of the USC Film School have played a big role in Relativity Entertainment, and many of them have become middle-level backbones."


    Steven Spielberg came over at this time, greeted Ronan and George Lucas, and then said on this topic: "Relativistic entertainment is well paid, and it is now the first choice for many outstanding talents."


    Ronan said: "DreamWorks is not bad, the development speed has been getting faster and faster in the past two years."


    Steven Spielberg glanced at Ronan and said, "DreamWorks and I should thank you."


    These words are somewhat sincere. The distribution channels that were packaged and sold by Relativity Entertainment back then helped DreamWorks a lot. After being able to independently release films overseas, DreamWorks'' revenue soared.


    "We are mutually beneficial." Ronan looked like a trusted partner.


    George Lucas reminded: "You have to be prepared for some time in the future. The film industry may face many difficult situations."


    Ronan understood what he meant and said: "The economic crisis is inevitable, and Wall Street funds are fleeing Hollywood."


    Spielberg answered, half-truth and half-truth: "DreamWorks is already looking for money." He turned to look at Ronan: "I wonder if Relativity Entertainment and Pacific Investment Fund are interested in investing in DreamWorks projects? "


    Relativity Entertainment has plenty of funds, but there are too many places to spend money next. Ronan was not so kind enough to help DreamWorks, and declined: "Relativity Entertainment is also short of money, and I am also looking for money all over the world."


    Spielberg did not believe: "Relativistic entertainment will be short of money?"


    Ronan said: "Although the income has been very high in the past two years, the investment is also large." He put forward a seemingly convincing reason: "Relativity Entertainment also has a money-burning machine like Netflix."


    Seeing Ronan not answering him at all, Spielberg also knew that the possibility of extracting funds from Relativity Entertainment was infinitely close to zero, so he simply changed the subject and said to his old friend George Lucas: Open as you want."


    George Lucas said: "There will always be an old day. Now it''s Ronan''s world. It''s time for me to think about taking a break."


    Ronan said, "George, have you decided?"


    In the face of two close friends, George Lucas had nothing to hide and said directly: "Yes, I decided. During the filming and production of "Indiana Jones", I felt personally, and my physical strength and energy were obviously insufficient. It¡¯s not good to refuse to accept the old."


    When this word came through, Ronan glanced at Melody Hobson without a trace. There was a reason why George Lucas lacked physical strength and energy.


    Spielberg thought of a piece with Ronan and deliberately said, "George, be temperate."


    George Lucas''s old face remained unmoved, and said, "You won''t understand."


    Although it naturally comes with night stealth effects, blacks are also as good as blacks, and George Lucas obviously enjoys it.


    Ronan lowered his voice and said, "Mysterious East, some maintenance measures are very good. Would you like me to find someone to introduce you to some masters?"


    George Lucas asked curiously: "Do you still have research on these?"


    The topic is completely off, Ronan doesn''t care. In fact, this topic will only bring each other closer. He looks like a master: "I cover a wide range."


    Spielberg was also interested: "Is it really easy to use? There will be no side effects."


    Ronan shrugged slightly: "It depends on individual circumstances."


    George Lucas brought back the topic of deflection in time and said: "Isn''t it all in Hollywood, Ronan Anderson is only interested in movies?"


    "It''s not a movie." Ronan suggested and emphasized: "It''s a movie that makes money."


    The three of them all laughed. In fact, their views on this aspect are exactly the same.


    Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are like businessmen, more than directors.


    After the laughter, George Lucas added, ¡°It is commercial operations that make movies the most important form of cultural entertainment in the world, and it is also business that allows Hollywood movies to conquer the world.¡±


    "I agree with this very much," Spielberg agreed.


    Ronan also said: "If the film is not commercialized, it will not be as widespread as it is now and become a large industry in the world."


    Spielberg said: "Unfortunately, not everyone is like you, investing so many big production projects a year."


    Ronan spread his hands: "No way, the scale of Relativity entertainment is too big. If I don''t do big productions, I will be overwhelmed by the huge pressure.


    "For every dollar of investment in movies," George Lucas seems to think of himself: "The pressure on investors and producers will increase by a lotAren¡¯t we always under pressure to survive?"


    Ronan seemed more relaxed: "Before the film is released, we have to worry about whether the film can be completed on time; when the film is released, we have to worry about whether it can sell at the box office; after the film is down, we also have to worry about whether the peripheral products will be uninterested. ."


    In this circle, the pressure on investors is not less than that of first-line actors, directors and producers.


    "I have been under such pressure for forty years." George Lucas was old and began to remember the past: "In 1969, I co-founded Diorama Films with Francis Coppola and under his guidance Next, I completed my film debut. The female work "Five Hundred Years Later", and since then I have been surrounded by pressure..."


    He shook his head, "From the time of independent directors against big studios, to later working with Twentieth Century Fox, I always feel something is on my shoulders."


    "Perhaps he is old," George Lucas seemed a little bit self-deprecating: "Can''t bear the pressure."


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 Chapter 1103： tendency

    The reception continued. Ronan and Jessica Felton then went to other places and greeted some familiar people. Not only people from Hollywood movie circles, but also San Francisco business districts came here tonight. some people.


    Here is the famous Silicon Valley in the world.


    Strictly speaking, a large part of Lucasfilm''s business also belongs to the computer industry, which itself is inextricably linked to Silicon Valley.


    Ronan met Apple''s chief operating officer Tim Cook at the reception and briefly asked about Steve Jobs.


    The leader of Qiao¡¯s physical condition is not very satisfactory. He was admitted to the hospital again last month. Tim Cook temporarily replaced Jobs and took over the management of Apple.


    If nothing happens, Tim Cook will soon become the new head of Apple.


    And compared to Steve Jobs, he has more merchant attributes.


    Once on the Internet across the Pacific, many people joked that Steve Jobs made products and Tim Cook sold products.


    The Qiao Gang has little time and can change without human resources. If he can persist to this day, his banknote ability has played a vital role.


    Ronan still remembers that a colleague at the time said that cancer treatments such as liver cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancer can all be described in one sentence-first take your money, and then your life.


    There used to be a saying that spread widely, the disease that the world cannot cure is...the disease of poverty.


    Therefore, countless people try their best to change their destiny. This is manifested in Hollywood, which is a variety of well-known rules.


    It''s not just Hollywood. Looking at workplaces and business circles, similar situations are not uncommon.


    There are always people who want to take shortcuts.


    Jessica Felton met a female classmate who was at the USC Film School and chatted with her alone, who is now a middle and high-level executive of Lucasfilm.


    Ronan turned around and chatted with Mark Randolph for a while, and saw George Lucas walk to the floor-to-ceiling window alone, and then returned to his side.


    "How come you became a person?" George Lucas asked Ronan, looking at him.


    Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and said, "George, find a place to chat alone?"


    George Lucas nodded slightly: "Yes."


    He and Ronan went out of the banquet hall and into the adjacent lounge.


    George Lucas sat on the sofa and asked, "Ronan, are you looking for me?"


    Ronan said directly: "Yes, about your retirement. George, we have been friends for many years. I have a question for you. You are planning to retire, what about Lucasfilm?"


    George Lucas did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked at Ronan and said slowly: "It seems you have ideas for Lucasfilm."


    Ronan didn''t need to deny it, saying: "I think there are not many people in this world who are not interested in Lucasfilm."


    George Lucas said: "I have considered selling Lucasfilm, but it''s just an idea at the moment."


    Ronan immediately answered: "George, you know enough about me and Relativity Entertainment. Lucasfilm is your child. If you want to find a guardian again, don''t you choose the one you are familiar with and the one you know enough? "


    George Lucas has always had a very good impression of Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. He smiled and said: "Indeed, Relativity Entertainment is a good choice."


    It is not difficult to judge from George Lucas¡¯ words that he does have the idea of ??selling Lucasfilm.


    Ronan has been in contact with George Lucas for many years and has a very good personal relationship. He also planned for a long time without too much circle. He said: "We have the same philosophy. Relativity Entertainment and Lucas Pictures cooperate closely. There is too much conflict."


    This is what George Lucas considered. He thought for a while and said: "Ronan, I can only say that. I am going to retire, and I do mean to sell Lucasfilm. You and Relativity Entertainment I think it¡¯s also a good choice. But you understand that Lucasfilm is not my own company. I cannot make a decision right away, nor can I give you any promise."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I understand."


    George Lucas is the majority shareholder of Lucasfilm, but not the only shareholder.


    Besides, he and George Lucas do have a very good personal relationship, but this will involve a transaction of up to 3 billion US dollars.


    This kind of transaction involving billions of dollars requires careful and long-term argumentation and negotiation. No one will finalize the cooperation intention in a few words. Ronan and George Lucas are no exception. George Lucas is behind. His attitude is very clear. If he sells Lucasfilm, and the conditions are similar, he will give priority to Relativity Entertainment.


    If someone bid far higher than Relativity Entertainment, then I can only say sorry.


    In short, the two did not reach a clear intention, but were very interested in each other.


    In fact, Ronan knows very well that under the premise that George Lucas convinces other shareholders to sell Lucasfilm, the biggest obstacle does not come from Lucasfilm itself, but the hidden dangers that may exist outside. Dao''s theory of relativity cannot be bypassed by entertainment.


    Lucasfilm has three key profitable projects, one is Industrial Light and Magic, the other is the "Star Wars" series, and the third is the "Indiana Jones" series.


    Industrial Light and Magic need not be careful, this is the world''s most powerful film special effects company, not one of them! Moreover, although Industrial Light & Magic''s profit is not too much, it is relatively stable, and its business is relatively independent, without too many external factors like movies.


    For the "Indiana Jones" series, Paramount Pictures has a certain right to speak-Paramount and Lucasfilm jointly produced the series, and also has the right to distribute-given the characteristics of this series, if it can be acquired Lucas Pictures will make a sequel or restart later, Ronan doesn''t mind the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.


    The biggest trouble lies in Lucasfilm¡¯s most profitable "Star Wars" series, even if it was hit by the financial crisis in 2007, the toys of the "Star Wars" series and peripheral products that do not include DVDs and TV network on-demand copyrights. , Still brought Lucasfilm''s net profit of more than 231 million US dollars!


    If Relativity Entertainment wins Lucasfilm, it will definitely restart the "Star Wars" series, and Twentieth Century Fox will become the biggest obstacle.


    Twentieth Century Fox owns the copyright of "Star Wars: A New Hope", and as the distributor of the entire series, it also has long-term ownership of the revenue copyright of part of the offline distribution.


    After the successful acquisition of Relativity Entertainment, if the "Star Wars" series of DVD discs are re-released, 20th Century Fox will not be able to overcome obstacles.


    "Lucasfilm has demonstrated extraordinary imagination, passion and visual effects, as well as the ability to tell stories consistently from its founder, George Lucas. If Lucasfilm is a The world-class film database and the unique and inexhaustible creativity of Relativity Entertainment in platform, business and market operations are united, and it will definitely bring long-term, visible and significant driving force and benefits to Relativity Entertainment."


    This is what Robert Iger said to Ronan when discussing matters related to Lucasfilm the following day. The CEO of Relativity Entertainment, like Ronan, made no secret of his views on Lucas. The desire of the film industry.


    Except for the special effects department that can get Industrial Light and Magic, which is urgently needed by Relativity Entertainment, Lucasfilm''s series of classic film images are an effective supplement to the Relativity Entertainment film and television brand.


    Just like Marvel¡¯s superhero movies have begun to sweep the world, with the support of the huge platform of Relativity Entertainment, the new ¡°Star Wars¡± in the future will become even more popular.


    In the eyes of many people, movies like Star Wars are simply not worth mentioning, and they are extremely vulgar, but no one can deny that it is these ¡®daydream¡¯ movies that can become popular all over the world.


    People like to embrace this experience. On the one hand, it is really interesting. On the other hand, most audiences in the world regard movies as a way of consumption that can provide themselves with simple and even pure entertainment.


    For the widest audience and the consideration of maximizing benefits, the successful model of big groups, big investments and big movies is destined to be the mainstream. If the "Star Wars" series is restarted, it will certainly be included in this model.


    At the high-level meeting of Relativity Entertainment, it didn''t take much time to reach an agreement on the acquisition of Lucasfilm.


    After getting the latest answer from George Lucas, Relativity Entertainment will form a small team in advance to quietly contact Lucasfilm to promote the acquisition as soon as possible.


    George Lucas has decided to retire and sell Lucasfilm, but he needs to do the work of other shareholders.


    After several years of hard work by Ronan, George Lucas is undoubtedly seriously inclined to relativistic entertainment.


    Of course, the prerequisite is that the relativity entertainment bid should be appropriate.


    Relativity Entertainment has already evaluated Lucas Pictures, which is roughly within $4 billion.


    The specifics depend on the results of the final talks between the two parties.


    Time is getting closer to Independence Day, and the weekend before Independence Day, "Alice in Wonderland" was officially released in North America.


    Due to the continued popularity of "Avatar" , too many audiences around the world have been interested in 3D movies, and even 3D glasses have become a hot commodity.


    In the short term, the only true-3D movie that can be released is "Alice in Wonderland".


    Fairy tales are a scene that never fades in Hollywood movies. Romantic innocence and wild fantasy are the eternal themes of fairy tale movies.


    This magnificent 3D visual special effects impact gave "Alice in Wonderland" an extraordinary attraction.


    Moreover, the film has won the hearts of female audiences, who think the film is imaginative and full of childishness.


    With the help of "Avatar", it appeared in the movie with a posture that best meets the market demand. This live-action fairy tale movie, which is as gorgeous as "Avatar", has received the market response it deserves.


    During the North American premiere weekend, "Alice in Wonderland" received $142.56 million at the box office in 4022 theaters.


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 Chapter 1104： Stepmother Alliance

    The success of a movie often brings a series of chain reactions in the follow-up, which is not uncommon in Hollywood.


    For example, the success of "Avatar" has led a 3D upsurge in the world. It is reflected in the Hollywood industry circle. In the past month or so, there have been nearly two large and medium-sized production companies including six major companies. Ten major 3D movie projects are either under planning or are already on the agenda.


    Cinema companies are also deeply affected. The newly launched theaters begin to build 3D theaters, after all, 3D fares are higher.


    After the schedule of Independence Day, the global box office of "Avatar" surpassed "Titanic" and became the global box office champion. Even though "Titanic" still retained the North American box office champion, it was overtaken by "Avatar", which is two or three weeks. time.


    The statistics are very clear. Simply counting the number of viewers more than a month after the two films were screened, "Titanic" beats "Avatar".


    But the latter''s box office has surpassed the former by a large margin.


    What is the reason? The cinema company feels most directly! It is nothing more than the high ticket prices brought by 3D and IMX3D.


    The popularity of "Avatar" has made theater companies plagued by attendance, the North American film market where the total number of audiences decreases each year, and the large and medium-sized Hollywood studios as producers and distributors, as if they have seen the future of movies.


    In the short term, 3D movies are indeed very marketable.


    This is enough for Hollywood companies and theater companies.


    In those emerging markets, because theaters are built from scratch, the newly built theaters are basically 3D theaters.


    The same is true for new theaters in North America, and the number of 3D and IMAX theaters that have been pushed into the construction plan has skyrocketed.


    The 3D market boom brought by "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" is visible and tangible, and has already driven changes in the entire industry.


    In the future, audiences around the world will see countless 3D movies with 3D effects only with subtitles.


    Regardless of whether it is suitable or not, whether it is filmed with 3D technology or not, first transfer it into a 3D movie in post-production.


    After all, this will increase the fare a lot.


    "Alice in Wonderland" sold at the box office in the first weekend, and the market situation was very good. To a certain extent, it also brought a certain degree of popularity to real-life fairy tale movies.


    Embassy Pictures used the advertising patch "Alice in Wonderland" of "Beauty and the Beast", the highly restored Bella and the theme song, with the help of the latter''s popularity, which attracted a lot of attention.


    Especially Bella, aroused the feelings of countless people.


    Relativity Entertainment even pre-heated the films released on holiday seasons. It was publicized and promoted in the media and the Internet, calling this film an epic of love that does not judge people by their appearance, and love can drive away all evil love.


    The propaganda plays out, but the movie is still old wine in new bottles.


    In terms of other live-action fairy tale movies, "Cinderella" has been set up, and shooting can begin as soon as the end of this year.


    In addition, the new "Sleeping Beauty" movie takes on the schedule. After getting the first draft script, Angelina Jolie has agreed to play the role of the fairy godmother of Sleeping Beauty.


    The stepmother in "Cinderella", Relativity Entertainment invited Cate Blanchett.


    Not surprisingly, the fairy tale live-action movie of Relativity Entertainment will form a powerful "stepmother alliance".


    Ronan also had the impression that the stepmothers of Disney once held a tea party for future mothers in order to promote live-action movies.


    By mid-July, Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie had both signed actor contracts with Shahai Entertainment.


    As for the leading actors and actresses, they all use new actors.


    In Hollywood, actors are never a scarce resource.


    "Alice in Wonderland" spent its third weekend in North American theaters, and the North American box office easily exceeded $300 million.


    With the blessing of the 3D boom, the global box office easily reached 552.14 million US dollars.


    Although the production of "Alice in Wonderland" is very good, the visual effect is far beyond the previous one, but with such excellent box office results, the impulsive 3D consumption of the film market is also a crucial factor.


    The North American box office of "Avatar" exceeded $700 million, surpassing "Titanic" and officially became the North American box office champion.


    In terms of global box office, when "Titanic" has not yet been converted to a 3D re-screening, "Avatar" has also become the first ever movie with a global box office of more than 2 billion US dollars.


    There is no doubt that Relativity Entertainment has made a lot of money in this movie alone.


    Embassy Pictures collected various data, made estimates, and combined box office and DVD online and offline revenues. Within this year alone, "Avatar" will bring about 1.5 billion US dollars in profits for Relativity Entertainment.


    Then there is "Fast and Furious 4".


    After the film was screened for a month, the North American box office totaled 232.68 million U.S. dollars and the global box office approached 500 million U.S. dollars.


    The "Fast and Furious" series has begun to show the market style of super production.


    At the same time, Pixar Studios'' animated feature film "Robot Walli" was also released in North America, with a box office of 63.01 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    Moreover, the word-of-mouth of "Robot Walli" was almost blown out by the media as the best animated film ever.


    Embassy Pictures now has a wealth of experience in issuing animated feature films. It will not simply be confused by word-of-mouth. According to the actual market conditions, the global box office of "Robot Walle" needs to be lucky enough to recover all the investment.


    In addition, the film received a mediocre response in the surrounding market, and the sales of products that have been similar to Wali''s were not very good.


    But one thing is certain, next year¡¯s Oscar¡¯s Best Animated Feature Film has already had results in advance.


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    "This ship looks very powerful."


    At the port of Malibu, Ronan stood on a huge ship and said to James Cameron next to him: "It looks much bigger than the one in previous years."


    This is the top deck. Looking at the sea, the sea and the sky are endless and boundless. James Cameron likes this environment the most. He briefly introduced: "This is a scientific research ship launched last year. It has the latest world Technology and equipment, as well as the best deep-water submersibles."


    He pointed to the boom on the front deck below and said, "Look, those round ones are."


    The silver-white submersible didn''t look too big. A technician was doing a pre-delivery inspection. Ronan looked at it for a while and said, "It''s sci-fi."


    James Cameron said: "The rent is also very expensive, fortunately it is sponsored by Sony Electronics."


    Over the years, he has been cooperating with Sony Electronics, and many new photographic technology and equipment patents are in the hands of the two.


    Ronan looked at the submersibles and asked, "You don''t really want to go down the Mariana Trench yourself?"


    "Of course." James Cameron invited again: "Let''s go together, the rendered seabed is a man''s romance."


    Ronan held on to the railing with both hands: "I heard that there are many terrifying behemoths living in the deep sea, such as octopuses in trucks. If you can see them, take a few pictures and come back."


    James Cameron said solemnly: "I went to the deep-sea scientific expedition to shoot a documentary. You are going to force a horror movie on the Bay.


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing. He looked at the time and said, "James, good luck, sometimes I will visit you."


    James Cameron also laughed: "Don''t worry, I won''t be eaten by the behemoth of the deep sea."


    The two talked about the "Avatar" sequel. The second part will not be really on the agenda until James Cameron completes the Mariana Trench expedition.


    In other words, fans of "Avatar" or James Cameron, if they want to see the sequel, can only hope that the great director will not encounter the behemoth of the deep sea.


    The ship will leave soon, passing through Hawaii to the South Pacific. Ronan didn''t wait much, and soon left and got on the wharf.


    He saw that the time was still early, and he did not return to Century City, and asked David to go to the Hughes Aircraft Factory. The "Avengers" is being filmed here, and it has reached the final stage.


    The atmosphere of the film length is heavy, and the six veterans of the reunion have assembled and told the world through practical actions what a superhero should be!


    Each hero has its own journey and beginning: why do we fall, because in this way we learn to stand up; each hero also has its own end: it doesn¡¯t matter who you are, what matters is what you do By.


    Okay, it''s going on. This is the story of Christopher Nolan''s set that Ronan visited a few days ago.


    "The Dark Knight Rises" has also begun preparations, but it has nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan went over and chatted with him for a while while Jos Weden let the crew rest.


    "All the location scenes have been filmed." Jos Weyden told Ronan about the progress: "Next month, the crew will be fully transferred to post-production, and they will be completed in February next year. I hope there will be one this time. Good results."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Yes. The single-player movie has been fully warmed up, and "Avengers" will become the most successful commercial superhero movie."


    Regarding Ronan''s words, Jos Weiden is very confident: "I hope that the global box office can reach one billion US dollars."


    Ronan smiled and didn''t say much, one billion dollars in the global box office is just to make "The Avengers" return to the box office.


    The production cost of this superhero blockbuster is as high as 200 million US dollars, and the global publicity and distribution costs will be around 150 million US dollars.


    Seeing Ronan, the six actors also came over to say hello at their respective times.


    Ronan also chatted with them more or less.


    Until the completion of the purple sweet potato essence, the six veterans of Fulian are the absolute core of the entire team. They will be closely tied to Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment for the next ten years.


    When Ronan was about to leave, Jos Weiden took advantage of the rest time and talked about another thing: "I have a friend who has a realistic science fiction project in his hands. He has been planning it since 2006. Now, because the script and story are too simple, they have been ignored, but I think this project is good and very valuable. Ronan, can you spare time to meet him?"


    Jos Weiden is a more reliable person. Ronan just thought about it and said, "Let him come to my office tomorrow."


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 Chapter 1105： Gravity

    The next morning, Ronan met the person recommended by Jos Weden in his office. He was not unfamiliar. The director Alfonso Cuar¨®n from Mexico had previously served as "Harry Potter and Azkaban". The director of "The Prisoner".


    Once, he was also one of the three famous Mexicans in Hollywood director circles.


    It is Alfonso Cuar¨®n who has a hard science fiction project that requires huge investment.


    Ronan was flipping through the script, as Jos Weyden said, the script is very thin, and the story is simple and outrageous. It makes people feel that the script is not very different.


    For new directors and screenwriters, this is the type that movie companies have thrown into the script library and don''t want to be bothered for ten years.


    That is to say, Alfonso-Caron has a lot of fame.


    With dozens of pages of script, Ronan quickly turned to the last page. The story of the script was very simple. An astronaut encountered an accident on the space station and tried to return to Earth from space.


    Ronan closed the script and asked: "I heard Jos Widen say that you recommended this project to Warner Bros.?"


    "Yes, but they rejected it." Alfonso Cuar¨®n said simply: "Jonas and I, my son, completed this script in 2006 when the filming and production of "Harry Potter and Ah Soon after "Prisoner of Zkaban," I found Warner Bros. to promote this project."


    He was rather helpless: "Warner Bros. is not very optimistic. He has a lot of opinions on hard science fiction types and simple scripts, and finally did not reach an agreement with me."


    Ronan saw this film and was quite impressed. It seems that this project had been tossed many times at Warner Bros. before finally setting up the project to shoot.


    "It''s like a space version of "Remains of a Deserted Island"," Ronan said.


    Alfonso-Caron said: "Almost, the theme of this project is actually human resistance to the impossible. Space movies have been in Hollywood for decades, and space travel has been somewhat eclipsed, partly because of movies. Let us take it easy."


    He thought a little, and then said: "In order to make the audience as immersive as possible, during the script creation, I inquired about and communicated with many astronauts."


    Relativity Entertainment has just promoted the "Martian Rescue" project some time ago. Ronan knows very well that if these hard science fiction films want to be made well, they cannot rely solely on imagination, they must conform to scientific reality, and at least they must look like that.


    Ronan asked directly: "About how much budget is needed."


    There is no deception in this respect, Alfonso Cuar¨®n told the truth: ¡°The film requires full green-screen shooting and CG production. I want to use 3D and IMAX technology, and it costs about 150 million US dollars.¡±


    Ronan can roughly guess why Warner Bros. is reluctant to take over the Alfonso-Curon project. It is a big investment in hard science fiction or original movies. According to Hollywood standards, the risk is too great.


    Alfonso Cuar¨®n glanced at Ronan: "Mr. Anderson, my project..."


    To be honest, he and his son were hit by Warner Bros. If not recommended by his friend Jos Weden to try Relativity Entertainment, he would be ready to shoot other movies.


    "Relativity Entertainment invested in a hard science fiction project some time ago." Ronan filmed the script next to it: "I am more interested in this kind of realistic science fiction movies."


    It was not rejection. Alfonso-Caron felt a little more relaxed. Ronan''s hard science fiction project, he also heard people talk about it, it seemed to be about Mars exploration.


    This is also an important reason why he is willing to try Relativity Entertainment, after all, there is a precedent for investment in Relativity Entertainment recently.


    Today''s Hollywood, willing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars on the original hard science fiction projects, not to mention unique, but also very few.


    Ronan said: "I have read the script, I have a suggestion."


    Alfonso Cuar¨®n looked at Ronan. After all, Ronan¡¯s fame lies here, and the so-called suggestions are difficult for people to ignore.


    Ronan didn''t go in circles, and said directly: "I suggest changing the male lead to a female."


    "Change to a female?" Alfonso-Caron frowned slightly.


    Ronan simply explained: "Men and women represent very different meanings on the big screen. Men are inherently synonymous with toughness and strength in the film, while women represent weakness and are protected objects. If this project is The first protagonist is a male, and the shock of self-help will never be as powerful as a female."


    Alfonso Cuar¨®n seriously thought about Ronan''s words. Such a film similar to a one-man show, where the protagonist is male, would be more attractive. After all, in the concept of traditional Hollywood companies, male films are far more popular than female films.


    He took this into consideration when he was creating the script. The project did not have any creativity in the plot. It is not too much to say that there is no plot. The film mainly relies on two points to generate attraction, one is excellent special effects, and the other is the performance of the actors.


    "I need to think about it seriously." Alfonso Cuar¨®n did not immediately make a decision.


    Ronan nodded and said, "No problem." He knew that this project was "Gravity", so he quickly made a decision: "Director Caron, Relativity Entertainment can invest in your project. The specific aspects of Shahai Entertainment will be You talk."


    Alfonso-Caron said with a smile: "Thank you, I also hope to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment."


    This result can be said to be very satisfactory.


    Ronan left the script and asked Connie to find someone to take Alfonso-Caron and Shahai Entertainment below to conduct preliminary consultations with the person responsible for the production of the film project.


    "The Martian" directed by Ridley Scott has already started filming. This project is in close cooperation with NASA, and adding another "Gravity" will not have any difficulty.


    After all, "Gravity" is not a science fiction movie like "Transformers" or "Star Wars". It is necessary to reduce the inconsistencies in the actual situation. NASA is undoubtedly the most authoritative institution. With their support, from preparation to shooting to post-production, it will definitely reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble.


    Ronan carefully recalled the movie again. He couldn''t remember the specific box office situation, but the movie was undoubtedly a success because he still had an impression of two related things.


    One is that Alfonso Cuar¨®n won the Oscar for Best Director Golden Man by virtue of "Gravity", and then there is the saying of the three best directors in Mexico. On the other hand, Sandra Bullock, who played the leading role "Gravity" has topped the list of Hollywood actresses'' income. According to the news circulated on the Internet, Sandra Bullock has earned more than $70 million in income from the basic remuneration and post-production share for this movie alone. .


    If Alfonso Cuar¨®n follows the advice and changes the actor to the heroine, there will be an actor candidate.


    Ronan remembered that when Jessica Felton found Sandra Bullock to star in "Sweet Police Flower", she directly asked Shahai Entertainment to sign her three film contracts with Lasandra Bullock as the heroine. There is basically no difficulty.


    The biggest selling point of the film is the special effects and the heroine''s self-help. Sandra Bullock holds this role and there is no big problem.


    Of course, the more critical is the special effects.


    It is not an exaggeration to say that space can be described as the ultimate dream of all mankind, and even for the movie dream machine, it is no easy task to create real space on the screen.


    Alfonso-Caron quickly reached a cooperation agreement with Shahai Entertainment, and also made certain adjustments to the script. The biggest adjustment was to replace the heroine with the heroine.


    With the formal signing of the contract between the two parties, Ronan also Alfonso-Caron had more exchanges on this project, especially in special effects.


    When the space environment of "Gravity" is presented on the IMAX screen, it is no less than an interstellar journey for viewers sitting in the dark and wearing 3D glasses. The entire film only has most of the scenes inside the space station. Shooting in the built set, and the realistic feeling of outer space actually needs to be realized by CG, and all the space shots are synthesized by CG.


    In addition, under the communication of Relativity Entertainment, NASA also provided Alfonso-Caron with a lot of first-hand information.


    It will take time for this project to enter the field preparations, and Alfonso-Caron has a lot of preliminary work to do.


    For example, I went to interview astronauts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, read and watched various actual materials and videos about space, studied thousands of photos taken in space, and learned about space.


    Since it is a hard science fiction type of realism, a lot of attention must be paid to the details. Just like Alfonso Cuar¨®n himself said, in the future, it is necessary to ensure that the pictures in each shot are based on reality.


    "Gravity" is undoubtedly a very complex project. The need to integrate virtual and real images in a creative way has further increased its complexity.


    This project wants to be released, and it will not be until 2010 at the earliest.


    Hard science fiction projects are relatively time-consuming and labor-intensive.


    The superhero movie is going to be much better. Before the arrival of August, Jos Weiden''s "Avengers" has ended all shots and will soon be transferred to post-production.


    However, the actors who star in the reunion will not have too long a holiday because a series of Marvel projects are waiting for them.


    Marinated, Agent Hill, and the village head of Novice Village, will then appear in the drama "Agents of SHIELD".


    Jon Feiru has already begun preparations for "Iron Man 3", and Robert Downey Jr. will be involved in the filming of this movie after a short vacation.


    The rest of "Thor 2" and "Captain America 2" also started script creation and early planning.


    The latter will be a very important part. The reputation of the S.H.I.E.L.D. division of Hydra has been spread all over the world through "Captain America 2".


    In the "Avengers 4" that year, Captain America said "Long live the Hydra", and I don''t know how many people directly **** in the theater.


    There is also "Galaxy Funny Team", Marvel Entertainment is also forming, will use some of the "Fast and Furious" actors.


    For example, the international superstar Jaina, who was blocked by the South Korean media, has already confirmed her role as the green-skinned girl Kamora.


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 Chapter 1106： 4th Dragon Ball

    Compared with Iron Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy can be regarded as obscurity. In the huge Marvel comic system, they can only be regarded as relatively marginal characters.


    But the world view of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is to expand to the Milky Way and even the entire universe. To further elicit the Purple Sweet Potatoes, a cosmic background movie is needed.


    The fact that the audience is a human being on earth determines that the first protagonist of this film must be a human being on earth.


    That space dog was not suitable. Although it was also from the earth, it was brought into the dog by people. Except for some special people, it is estimated that most people would be very awkward.


    Things like sword fighting, sentry, and Rising Star Legion were also on Marvel Entertainment''s consideration list. Finally Ronan waved his hand and chose Guardians of the Galaxy.


    Thanos is too strong, and there is no Guwu to reduce IQ, how to fight?


    Well, in fact, there is another important reason. If the movie is ready, if you sell peripheral toys, it will be very difficult to sell noodles and restore morality.


    Meng travels across the world in one word.


    In addition, after discussing with Kevin Fitch, Ronan decided to add a key role in the next stage in the easter eggs of Guardians of the Galaxy in addition to Thanos and Celestials.


    That''s the big face... No, it''s Captain Marvel.


    With Ronan, it is of course impossible for Marvel to choose another actor with a square face type.


    Like superhero movies, acting skills are not important at all.


    The most typical, once "Wonder Woman", is Gal Gadot acting well? Why do movies sell well? In fact, the main reason is that everyone knows well.


    That is relying on the female (yan) right (value) to stand alone (long) (legs) to fight the world.


    Movies like "Captain Marvel" may be released a few years later. It must be in line with the general trend of social development and must establish a strong and independent female role image.


    Having said that, there is no inevitable connection between the strong and independent and the square-faced aunt who runs away.


    In the past "Captain Marvel", if there was no Marvel, it is estimated that the chance of hitting the street is far greater than success.


    Therefore, Ronan considered it a long time ago and chose a potential first actor candidate for Captain Marvel-Charlize Theron, nicknamed South African Diamonds.


    Since we want to bring an exceptionally powerful female superhero, naturally we must use an actress with a strong aura.


    Shahai Entertainment will then contact Charlize Theron and invite her to play the role of Captain Marvel. It will be announced to the outside world that this is the leader of Marvel''s superheroes on the big screen in the future.


    Like Warner Bros. inviting Charlize Theron to play the role of her mother in Wonder Woman, Relativity Entertainment would not do it.


    However, Gal Gadot has also signed a long-term contract with Relativity Entertainment. At least it will be impossible to play Wonder Woman in the next ten years.


    This is a good thing for Warner Bros., let''s find an actor who fits the body characteristics of the comic book...


    Ronan got the news that because of the terrible failure of "Green Lantern", Warner Bros. and DC Comics changed their plans and embarked on the same old path.


    Seeing that it is hopeless to catch up with the Marvel Avengers film series according to the mode of relativity entertainment, Warner Bros. and DC Comics decided to do the opposite. The new Justice League movie universe started with "Man of Steel", and then followed the " "Batman vs. Superman" and introduced the founding members of the Justice League.


    "Green Lantern" failed so badly, perhaps to show that Green Lantern has no relationship with the Justice League. In the new Justice League, steel has replaced the position of Green Lantern and became the veteran of the start-up.


    Love is a light, and green is eventually replaced by black.


    The most important point is that no matter "Man of Steel" or the following "Batman vs. Superman", all are directed by Zach Schneider, and supplemented by a bunch of senior Warner Bros. staff as producers or executive producers.


    In this respect, Warner Bros. is also very clear that the Justice League Cinematic Universe cannot withstand another major failure.


    Therefore, more people are required to control the movie.


    There is one more thing. Recently, Warner Bros. has quarreled with Twentieth Century Fox again. The reason is "Watchmen".


    In the twentieth century, Fox was a bit tight due to successive film failures. In implementing the "Watchmen" box office agreement reached between the two parties, Warner Bros. gave full play to the true meaning of "dragging words", and various reasons for arrears were emerging.


    That''s right, in this summer file, Twentieth Century Fox experienced a second miserable failure, and invested heavily in the disaster production "Super Storm" with high hopes.


    This top commercial film with a total investment of more than 250 million US dollars, was released in late July, and the box office in North America was only 17.34 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    According to predictions from all quarters, the final North American box office of this film will be between US$30 million and US$40 million, and the global box office will hardly exceed US$100 million.


    The failure of this film triggered various knock-on effects. As the brokerage crisis intensified, banks and financial institutions cooperating with Twentieth Century Fox began to collect debts from Twentieth Century Fox, and some of them also decided to borrow loans.


    In the twentieth century, Fox was a bit messy for a while, and there were some problems with liquidity.


    However, as a well-established and established company with the support of News Corporation behind it, Twentieth Century Fox will not really get into trouble because of these troubles.


    But it is undeniable that after receiving the fourth dragon ball in the 20th century, Fox will be weakened to a certain extent in the next period.


    As for the other two Dragon Balls, related news has also reached Ronan''s hands.


    Both "Dragon Ball" and "Terminator 4" are the first-line major production projects of 20th Century Fox. The former has completed all productions and is currently choosing a suitable release schedule.


    The latter has already started post-production, and during the filming, there was an incident of Christian Bale violently criticizing the director of photography, which received considerable attention.


    The production cost of this sci-fi big production is as high as 200 million US dollars!


    And different from the previous films, the "Terminator" series is a well-known IP. The first three parts have all been successful. As a sequel film that has always been guaranteed in the industry, Twentieth Century Fox aims to prevent other companies and investment institutions from sharing the profits of the film , All investment comes from Fox itself.


    "Twentieth Century Fox has not been doing well in recent years."


    In the Theory of Relativity Building, Robert Iger sat on the solo sofa and said to Ronan: "The big production movies that are vital to large production companies have failed one after another. Not only did they fail to recover the huge investment, they also owed large debts."


    Ronan nodded slightly and asked, "What about the streaming media platform established by Fox in the 20th century?"


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "The performance is very poor, and the streaming media platform requires huge investment. Originally, Lehman Brothers provided part of the loan, but since last year, Twentieth Century Fox could not get loans and could only make internal investments. It took up a considerable flow of funds from Twentieth Century Fox, but did not generate corresponding returns."


    For these situations, Ronan was not surprised because of Netflix''s long-term view.


    Regardless of the fact that Netflix¡¯s market value has risen step by step, last year¡¯s operating income was close to 10 billion U.S. dollars. If you simply calculate the streaming media business, it actually incurred huge losses.


    The most important point of establishing a streaming media platform from scratch is to burn money!


    At present, Netflix streaming media occupies the vast majority of the market share, and there are no billions or tens of billions of dollars burned out, and latecomers have no hope of development.


    Moreover, whether it was once or now, Netflix can become a star enterprise, burning money is also the key.


    Ronan tapped the armrest of the sofa lightly and said, "The next year will be of vital importance to us."


    Robert Iger said: "From the current situation, the situation is in our favor."


    Ronan turned to ask, "How is Lucasfilm''s progress?"


    "George Lucas is not a problem. He is willing to sell Lucasfilm to us." Robert Iger said: "In terms of other shareholders, we have also reached an agreement with many people. If it goes well, it will be in the next few months. Can confirm this transaction."


    Ronan also knows that with George Lucas'' willingness, it is not difficult for Relativity Entertainment to acquire Lucasfilm. It may be easier to eliminate financial issues than it was to acquire Artisan Entertainment.


    It can be said that George Lucas¡¯ personal wishes directly determine the future ownership of Lucasfilm.


    Ronan said: "Lucasfilm''s greatest value is "Star Wars". Unfortunately, the "Star Wars" series has too many rights in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox."


    Robert Iger understood the meaning of these words and did not speak any more. As long as the plan unfolds smoothly, all copyrights and rights in the future "Star Wars" may be concentrated in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan asked again: "What''s the situation on Wall Street now?"


    "Very bad, very bad." Robert Iger said quickly and concisely: "The entire Wall Street has encountered very big trouble, even Goldman Sachs is no exception. This brokerage crisis is spreading from the United States to the world. Lehman Brothers, the partner of Century Fox, is almost unable to sustain it."


    He thought for a moment and said: "The news from Heitan, the people of Lehman Brothers have been lobbying the Washington authorities and other large investment banks on Wall Street, but the Treasury Department refused to support them. Like Wall Street, they would like to Brother Man is dead."


    Ronan nodded and asked, "What''s the situation on Heitan?"


    "The winning rate should be great." Robert Iger is extremely optimistic: "As far as the current situation is concerned, Heitan may become the owner of the White House next year."


    Heitan can be elected. If nothing else, at least Washington will become an obstacle to the Relativistic Entertainment Project, and the probability will be many times smaller.


    To succeed, the support of the authorities is actually very important.


    At the end of the meeting with Robert Iger, Connie came in to remind Ronan that the time had almost changed and set off.


    Afterwards, Ronan drove away from the Theory of Relativity Building and went to the Pacific Investment Foundation not far away. He met Lin Jian who came to Los Angeles again.


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 Chapter 1107： The new taker

    Century City, Pacific Investment Foundation.


    "Hello, Mr. Lin."


    Inside the luxurious reception room, Ronan shook hands with the visiting Lin Jian: "Welcome to Los Angeles."


    Lin Jian''s national character was full of smiles: "Mr. Anderson, it is an honor to see you again."


    In the past six months or so, the two companies have conducted long-term consultations and made significant progress. They have reached an agreement on the cooperation in the film and television entertainment industry. Now it can also be described as a business partner.


    It is precisely because of this that Lin Jian came to Los Angeles again to meet Ronan personally to determine the most important cooperation.


    There were only Ronan and Lin Jian in the reception room. As the host, Ronan was very polite and quickly turned to the topic: "Mr. Lin, I don¡¯t know what your proposal is to us..."


    Lin Jian¡¯s national character face gives people a sense of honesty and reliability. He immediately took the conversation: ¡°Qianlu Group can feel the cooperation agreement of Relativity Entertainment, but the most critical one is cooperation. I have a few questions that I need to ask myself. Mr. Anderson."


    Ronan made a please gesture: "You are welcome, just ask."


    Lin Jian knows that Westerners like to communicate directly and do not go in circles. He directly asked: "Qianlu Group and Relativity Entertainment jointly invested to establish a new company to execute the acquisition plan. Future acquisitions will be funded in proportion to the company''s equity?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "Of course. If you have difficulties, Relativity Entertainment can increase from 51% to another 10%."


    "No, no... I didn''t mean that." Lin Jian said with a smile: "Funding is not a problem for us. In fact, Qianlu Group has already started raising funds."


    Ronan does not doubt the authenticity of this statement. The large group companies on the other side of the Pacific have intricate relationships behind them. In a period of smooth development, they can often explode with amazing energy.


    Lin Jian suddenly put a smile away and said, "I mean, can the equity ratio of the new company jointly invested by Qianlu Construction Group and Relativity Entertainment be reversed."


    "Do you want to occupy more investment shares?" Ronan''s subconsciousness is very clear, Qianlu Group wants to dominate.


    Lin Jian said very seriously: "Qianlu Group just wants to take more responsibilities in cooperation!"


    Both sides have a certain degree of trust, but he is still quite wary of Yankees.


    Fortunately, Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment Group have good reputation and credibility in both North America and the world.


    This is also one of the reasons why Qianlu Group can cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan did not answer Lin Jian''s words, but asked: "Mr. Lin, I wonder if you have considered a question?"


    Lin Jian said, "Please speak."


    Ronan said unhurriedly: "Political and social environmental issues."


    Hearing this, Lin Jian was thoughtful. If the world''s business is doing well, it is not completely away from politics.


    Ronan''s words continue: "Mr. Lin, if a company with a controlling stake in American funds acquires your China Film Group, is it possible to succeed?"


    Lin Jian understood Ronan''s meaning and frowned slightly: "This is just the film and television entertainment industry."


    Ronan understands the situation on the other side of the Pacific, where this is only a humble small industry. He organizes the language a little and says: "Last year, the output value created by the Hollywood entertainment industry and surrounding chains accounted for nearly the total output of the US economy. 10%, and our goal is to be a top entertainment group with a history of nearly a hundred years."


    This is not because of Lin Jian''s misconsideration, but because of the completely different national conditions of the two sides. After all, his career is mainly concentrated there.


    "If you want to reduce political resistance, the theory of relativity entertainment dominance is necessary." Ronan said the truth: "Mr. Lin can understand."


    Lin Jian smiled: "I understand, I will."


    People who can achieve this level are certainly not fools. Some problems may be overlooked due to environmental factors, but after being reminded, it is not difficult to think thoroughly.


    "There is another problem." Lin Jian said again: "As Mr. Anderson said, the target of acquisition is not a small company, and there is a possibility of failure. Can we make a backup plan?"


    Ronan knows what he is worried about. It is not easy for Relativity Entertainment to pull from the other side of the Pacific Ocean to a partner who is willing to pay for those useless businesses. Of course, he has to reassure him.


    "If the acquisition fails, we have a contract as a guarantee." Ronan said very seriously: "Relativistic Entertainment will assist Qianlu Group in acquiring one of the medium-sized companies such as Legendary Pictures and Lions Gate Pictures."


    Lin Jian somewhat put aside some heart and said, "I hope our cooperation goes smoothly."


    The atmosphere between the two became more harmonious, and they talked about some large-scale cooperation agreements, which completely determined the direction of cooperation.


    Qianlu Group wants to develop the film and television industry and build Oriental Hollywood. It needs a strong film and television business company, but if you build a new one from the ground up, you really need to have world-class influence and it will not be possible in a short time.


    The best option is to acquire a sufficiently strong film company.


    It is undeniable that the most powerful commercial films in the world are basically concentrated in Hollywood.


    The rejection of Hollywood outsiders, especially Eastern companies, determines the difficulty for Qianlu Group to acquire a large and medium-sized Hollywood company.


    But after the joint relativity entertainment, the situation is completely different.


    Relativity Entertainment is not only a local snake, it is also a powerful enough local snake company, and it has plans for other Hollywood companies.


    Lin Jian is gradually moving towards the top of the business circle in the East, and his eyes are getting higher. Now that he has the conditions, the first-line Hollywood company is of course his first choice!


    Although the acquisition is completed, Relativity Entertainment will take a lot, but the remaining part is not comparable to Lionsgate and Legendary Pictures.


    If the integration goes well, it may even be stronger than DreamWorks.


    In the evening, Ronan hosted a banquet at the Future World Manor, specially inviting a group of Qianlu Group headed by Lin Jian.


    This is also an official business reception. Jessica Felton, as the hostess, came back from England.


    During the banquet, Ronan and Jessica Felton chatted and laughed with Lin Jian and his wife, like old friends for many years.


    Lin Jian and his wife also issued a formal invitation to the two, inviting them to have time to visit the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Ronan also said that if the time is right, he will definitely visit the East.


    If you want the other party to have a certain degree of sincerity in business cooperation, you must also pay a certain degree of sincerity.


    This is the simplest truth.


    As for going to the East for business interviews, it will also be included in Ronan''s plan in the future. Relativity Entertainment''s business volume there is now almost doubling every year.


    Moreover, in the eyes of many local governments, Relativity Entertainment is their old friend.


    In contrast, Netflix¡¯s business development over there is not smooth. Netflix¡¯s DVD and peripheral products are sold online, online video, Netflix sharing and Netflix streaming, as well as the latest online live broadcast business. Whether it is now or in the future, let alone it is difficult to enter the market on the other side of the Pacific, the possibilities are bound to zero.


    Under Netflix, only Android''s business has truly penetrated the other side of the Pacific.


    Since Apple¡¯s system is not open to the outside world, Nokia itself is playing Symbian, and companies on the other side of the Pacific that are interested in developing smartphone business and related software design, naturally focus on the more open Android.


    At present, the market share of Android in mobile phones exceeds 70%.


    Although most of Netflix''s business cannot enter the market on the other side of the Pacific, the surrounding markets of South Korea, island countries, and Southeast Asia have already been fully conquered by Netflix with continuous efforts in the past few years.


    Netflix''s international business now also provides nearly half of Netflix''s paying members.


    In early August, "House of Cards" was officially launched on Netflix''s streaming media, and it quickly caused a sensation. While receiving high praise, the number of views on the broadcast continued to skyrocket.


    On the one hand, the drama is good enough, and the social environment on the other cannot be ignored.


    This is an election year!


    The fight between the donkey and the elephant is vigorous, "House of Cards" is equivalent to borrowing this pile of fire, lighting its own firewood, and the firewood was poured with gasoline in advance.


    They are fighting for votes over there, and here they are talking about the darkness of Washington politics.


    Of course, entertainment is entertainment. In fact, no one is serious, and neither of the parties involved in the general election criticized "House of Cards."


    Ordinary audiences are watching this drama just like watching the general election.


    As for the authenticity of the political ecology reflected in "House of Cards", it doesn''t really matter.


    Movies and TV dramas must be processed.


    With the help of the general election, "House of Cards" created the highest weekly on-demand record of a single drama since the launch of Netflix''s media business, which was much higher than last year''s "Game of Thrones".


    In some ways, Senator Underwood has certain similarities with Tywin Lannister.


    Both are good at working behind the scenes, rather than confronting head-on.


    For example, the latter was beaten by the northern wolf on the battlefield, but turned the whole situation around in one fell swoop.


    Politics is a sophisticated board. The difference between masters and ordinary players lies in whether they can understand the intricate situation through the fog and know how to make the next move.


    As for the former, the media commented on "House of Cards": The politician Francis Underwood played by Kevin Spacey in the TV series "House of Cards" is an active political textbook, good at operating power.


    However, the drama also has a less than ideal side, which is related to David Fincher''s style and audience needs.


    David Fincher was originally the director of the dark department. The audience most want to see is the darkened Washington political ecosystem. Corruption in it is undoubtedly an attraction to the audience. The audience is happy to see the content of wiping out guns.


    Kevin Spacey¡¯s acting skills don¡¯t need to be mentioned. He is the politician with the word ¡°conspiracy¡± permeating every pore on his body. He is impeccably wonderful.


    But in terms of character setting, no matter how sensible politicians are, there should always be a human side.


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 Chapter 1108： Low version

    This month, the team of Heitan students came to California again to hold various promotional activities and even a corresponding live TV show, which can be said to be more lively than Oscar.


    People who don¡¯t know thought it was a celebrity propaganda.


    Perhaps it¡¯s not wrong to say so. Isn¡¯t the leader in the White Room the superstar who shows off Skyrim?


    It''s almost the same as a celebrity who wants to be popular, wants to be a leader, and doesn''t even have hope for publicity without spending money.


    According to media reports, this election will cost more than $1 billion.


    As early as the middle of last year, Heitan''s team raised more than $100 million in funding.


    Candidates must raise 100 million US dollars in campaign funding before the end of 2007, which is also referred to by the media as "100 million US dollars in admission fees."


    This is a standard money country, and nothing can be done without money.


    In fact, this principle is almost universal in the world.


    Perhaps this kind of argument is intolerable and will be despised by many people, but no one can ignore the magic of money.


    Heitan''s team held a cocktail party in addition to promotional activities. Ronan also accepted the invitation and showed his face at the cocktail party in Los Angeles.


    In the United States, collusion between politics and business is all reasonable and legal, and both sides take what they need.


    This is called a win-win situation.


    Of course, it is not clear whether the chief leaders who were killed were related to the consortium.


    After all, even the recent death of John F. Kennedy is still pending. It is said that Ronald Reagan was assassinated and Judy Foster was just a trigger.


    Conspiracy theories prevail in this society, and the world is full of black hands.


    Maybe one day the White House will raise the banner of Hydra or Cobra and become a branch.


    No, it should be the raising of the Rothschild family banner...


    Ronan met the current governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, at the reception.


    As a member of a hostile party, appearing at the reception of Heitan, no one was surprised. The two parties were originally you, me and you. Changing your status is a daily operation.


    For example, President Chuan used to be different from the Governor of Fitness.


    After a glass of wine with Schwarzenegger, Ronan asked, "Arnold, I heard that you starred in Twentieth Century Fox''s "Terminator 4"?"


    Arnold Schwarzenegger''s tough-lined face was filled with an enthusiastic smile: "It doesn''t count as an acting, it''s just a cameo. There are few shots."


    Ronan asked curiously: "Is it still T-800?"


    "I don''t know the specific model and settings." Schwarzenegger said the truth: "I showed my face in the camera lens, and they will use special effects to cover the character."


    Ronan understands, you guys who are full of tendons don''t learn well, you have to learn to cut out pictures!


    "Arnold." Ronan turned the subject and asked, "I remember your governor term is coming soon, right? Don''t you seek re-election?"


    Schwarzenegger''s smile suddenly appeared a little bitter: "I have stayed in this position enough, maybe I will leave a while earlier."


    Ronan understood: "The mess in California is hard to clean up."


    It is said that California¡¯s fiscal deficit has left the governor¡¯s office breathless.


    Fortunately, the liberals in California are a headache. They have been planning independence for these years.


    Although the hope of success is slim, it is annoying if you can''t be beaten.


    Speaking of California, it seemed that the land was not American at first, it seemed to be Mexican territory, and then it was not only California...


    This shows that neighbors are very important, and having such a bad neighbor is really killing people.


    As for Arnold Schwarzenegger''s campaign for commander, this silly topic is of course only a Hollywood movie gimmick.


    This Austrian-born action superstar does not meet the hardware requirements for the election.


    By the way, Ronan remembered one thing. After the former Star Jue became famous, he divorced, and it seemed that he finally became the son-in-law of Arnold Schwarzenegger.


    It''s a pity, although both are action superstars, Arnold Schwarzenegger can''t compare to Stallone.


    Stallone is the proper winner in life, how do you say that, the father-in-law of the whole people.


    At the reception, Ronan was surprised to see Uvi Bauer. The German director didn''t know how to get here.


    "The chance of making history is 50%!"


    Facing Ronan¡¯s question, Uvi-Bauer said solemnly: ¡°Once Heitan is elected as the commander, history will be created. This is a big event! I think it can be applied to the movie universe.¡±


    Ronan said, "You have great ideas."


    Uvi-Bauer laughed: "Don''t you think Heitan is a natural protagonist?"


    Ronan thought for a while, and it seemed a bit like it, and said, "You should pay attention, don''t cause trouble."


    Uvi-Bauer said: "I understand, I just want to look at Heitan, and then put his person on a role in the founding period."


    Ronan can only sigh secretly, Bao Ge is indeed a good director with ideals and professionalism!


    Therefore, Uvi-Bauer is now focusing on making biographical films for historical celebrities, in order to clean up the wrong records in the history textbooks, so that the American people can know their true colors.


    On the second day of the reception, Ronan went to Uvi-Bauer¡¯s crew to watch, "The Demon Hunter Washington" has completed all the filming and production, only waiting for next year''s release as the first year of Relativity Entertainment, Uvi -Bauer is currently preparing "Franklin the Thunder Magister".


    This series follows the typical Marvel Avengers movie universe model, the old American pioneers first fight monsters independently, and finally gather together to brush a certain powerful old dominator.


    Maybe it can be called a low-profile version of the Avengers?


    The production budget of each film is compressed below 10 million U.S. dollars, which also ensures that even if it fails, it will not cause too much loss.


    Ronan doesn''t know how long Brother Bao can maintain his status as an internet celebrity director. After all, netizens love the new and hate the old.


    Should we find a suitable time to let Brother Bao make a big event? Such as punching Roger Albert, kicking Kenneth Turan and so on.


    Uvi Bauer''s crew is still stationed on a farm outside Los Angeles to shoot, Ronan also stopped by to watch James Wynn''s horror film universe crew.


    "Annabelle" with James Wynn as the producer is being filmed. Although "Call of Souls" will not be released until next month, James Wynn, who has finished filming "Latent 2", is already preparing to film "Call of Souls 2."


    Horror movies are the first type of relativity entertainment, and they are also a typical example of small and broad. In the "Human Elimination Project", in order to avoid the suspension of market aesthetic fatigue, "Fatal Bend" is more and more like a B-level film, "Reaper is Coming" and Today, when Chainsaw Fright is completely modularized, the horror movie universe continues to carry the horror banner of relativity entertainment.


    There is also "Cry of the Clown", which is also being filmed and will be officially released next year.


    Zombie movies can also be classified into the genre of horror movies. After "Dawn of the Living Dead 2" got a big box office and won no less than the first box office, the third one will naturally not be absent. Shahai Entertainment has already begun preparations. As soon as next fall, an actress named Kate Dailins will once again interpret what is called eschatological dribbling.


    This candidate was decided by Ronan. In last year''s "Thor", Kate Dailins played a supporting actress and received unanimous praise. Fortunately, Jessica Alba has a good looks and a hot body. Let the heroine take the limelight from the heroine.


    The former heroine, like an airplane factory meeting the Himalayas, was directly crushed by the supporting actress.


    This case also fully proved one thing, the role of commercial films is also very picky, even if it is an Oscar queen, facing the simple role of commercial films, it will not be able to do well.


    Having said that, fans and the media will soon understand that the heroine of the "Thor" series has never been Jane Foster.


    Whether Loki stuck a knife or stabbed a stick, Thor really loved him.


    Thor said it well: I love my brother a thousand times, even if I can only use bayonet.


    Another zombie film is "Zombie Land". Due to schedule reasons, director Edgar Wright will not start preparations for the second film until next year.


    After zombie movies have been selling for several years, the theme of zombies has become a fairly popular category in Hollywood. Relativity Entertainment still holds the film adaptation copyright of "Zombie World War", but it has not mentioned it yet. The schedule of entertainment.


    The "The Walking Dead" filmed by Shahai Entertainment for Netflix''s streaming media has reached its third season.


    The performance of this show can be ranked in the back of the first-line series of Netflix streaming media, after all, compared with "Breaking Bad" and other series, the gap is still very obvious.


    In addition, "The Walking Dead" has also aroused the disgust of some traditional zombie film fans, because the content is basically deduced other content under the banner of zombie themes.


    Has completely come to the point of overwhelming the guests.


    However, there are still quite a few audiences who like this kind of human cannibalism content.


    In mid-August, the animated feature film of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio was released, and "Minions" came to the second part, and "Minions 2: The Rise of Gelu" became quite popular in the market.


    The first "Minions" movie, the global box office exceeded 1 billion US dollars.


    This movie is still decayed, and it sold for US$130.56 million in the first week of its release Although the media ratings and the freshness of rotten tomatoes are so low that people can¡¯t bear to watch it, it can¡¯t stop the audience. For these cute and stupid little guys.


    The film clearly shows that it is to sell stupid and cute, shooting and producing specifically for the weakness of human nature, such as the storyline and characterization, are secondary.


    For viewers who like minions, it is enough for them to make people laugh happily on the screen.


    In the international market, due to the large-scale opening of paintings at the same time, the overseas box office of "Minions 2" reached nearly 230 million US dollars in the first week.


    This sequel animated feature film once again surpassed one billion dollars worldwide at the box office is not a problem.


    Throughout the summer, Relativity Entertainment received a super bumper harvest, profitable only by box office points, and maintained extremely vigorous vitality in the growing economic winter in North America.


    It''s not just relativity entertainment. In fact, most Hollywood companies have achieved good results this year. Perhaps the economic crisis is really an entertainment feast.


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 Chapter 1109： Leap of faith

    Perhaps it is true that the film is a spiritual sustenance to escape reality.


    The economic crisis in the United States has intensified. The Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge have rained on human dumplings, but the North American film market has ushered in a very successful summer vacation.


    Not only Relativity Entertainment, but also blockbuster films launched by other companies have achieved good results.


    Twentieth Century Fox is certainly not among them.


    Compared to other industries, although the film industry has also been affected, life in Hollywood is pretty good, at least few people commit suicide.


    "Hurry up! Hurry up!" someone shouted in the restaurant, "Someone jumped off the building again!"


    This is the restaurant on the first floor of the Theory of Relativity Building. Many people went out to watch the excitement. Even Ronan and Jessica Felton, who were sitting by the window, looked over there.


    On the building opposite the Theory of Relativity Building, someone can be seen standing outside the top-level guardrail, and there is a tie fluttering in the wind, like a blessing from death.


    Jessica Felton put down the knife and fork, looked over there and said, "I can''t think about it."


    Ronan picked up a tissue and wiped his hands, and said, "We will face huge debts while we are alive, the house will be taken away, the car will be taken away, and even his wife will run away. If he is dead, he will be dead."


    After all, Jessica Felton grew up in this country and didn''t have much sympathy. Those who were forced to jump off the building were all ambitious speculators.


    Unfortunately, the results of failed speculation are often miserable.


    Ronan sighed softly, "How many are you this month?"


    "I can''t remember." Jessica Felton shook her head slightly and said, "I heard that in the building opposite, most of them are companies that play stocks and bonds."


    Ronan understands something: "Yes, so when faced with an economic crisis, this group of people can''t hold it up."


    Jessica Felton suddenly thought of something and said to Ronan, "Your side..."


    Although this was not finished, Ronan understood what it meant and said, "Relax. Cherish life and stay away from financial drugs."


    "You." Jessica Felton didn''t know what to say, seeing a police car parked in front of the building with its siren flashing, and said: "The police are here."


    Ronan glanced at the police car and couldn''t help shaking his head slightly.


    The police in the United States have no duty to rescue. The more widely circulated operation is to prevent suicides from committing suicide by shooting them directly.


    The tie fell on the ground, and then the leap of faith appeared...


    Ronan pulled Jessica Felton and told her to turn back and said, "Let''s go, let''s go back, it''s time for work."


    Jessica Felton did not want to watch the miserable scene of falling to the ground, and followed Ronan directly through the side door of the restaurant and returned to the front hall of the Relativity Building.


    Maybe too many people have committed suicide recently, and there are not too many messy sounds outside, maybe many people are used to it.


    For onlookers, under this terrible economic crisis, maybe they will become the next person to launch the "leap of faith."


    This is not the first time Ronan has seen a "suicide wave". He experienced it once when the Internet bubble burst.


    It can only be said that the ability of Americans or their families to resist risks is generally lower.


    The economic crisis triggered by the real estate market and financial industry finally exploded like a powder keg.


    Although the Washington authorities came to rescue the market in person, they provided limited help to ordinary people, and the real benefits fell to those on Wall Street.


    However, Wall Street has also been hit hard, and the conditions of major companies are generally not good.


    In this environment, no one on Wall Street can stay aloof.


    But some companies are able to survive the most difficult stage, and after retorting their words, they start to make a fortune and finally become relative winners.


    There will naturally be losers if there are winners.


    Some companies have come to the end of history.


    Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy after the Fed refused to provide financial support assistance, and on the same day Merrill Lynch announced its acquisition by Bank of America.


    The world¡¯s largest insurer, American International Group AIG, is also unsustainable. While choosing to take over AIG to stabilize the market, the U.S. government has expressed ¡°unhelpful¡± to other financial institutions.


    This is only part of the outbreak of the crisis. The stock market has begun to fluctuate under the influence of the financial market.


    By mid-September, the two remaining investment banks on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, had to apply to the Federal Reserve Bank of America to transform into a bank holding company to avoid risks.


    With the transformation of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley into commercial banks, the traditional term ¡®Wall Street Investment Bank¡¯ disappeared as a historical term.


    The federal government and the Federal Reserve have proposed a series of rescue plans, but they have aroused public dissatisfaction.


    The ordinary American people strongly opposed the government¡¯s aid plan. They believed that the big banks first advocated a capitalist-style laissez-faire expansion. Now that something went wrong, they asked the capitalists to save the big banks with socialist funds. Unemployment, credit bankruptcy and loss of house.


    This also laid the groundwork for the future occupation movement.


    It is a pity that this is a country of capital, and the movement of Occupy Wall Street will not play much role.


    You can''t expect the conscience of Wall Street capitalists to discover that it is better to expect Ronan to help the people of the world.


    In Hollywood, although the film market has performed well this year, it has been dragged down by the economic crisis. The stock prices of major Hollywood listed companies seem to fall above a waterfall, falling continuously, and there is no end in sight. The six major Hollywood companies The market value has shrunk a lot, and it is shrinking continuously.


    Relativity entertainment that has not been listed has a relatively small impact, and the good news continues.


    For example, after nearly four months of screening of "Avatar", the North American box office totaled $731.2 million, and the global box office exceeded $2.5 billion. It is not a problem to reach the previous height.


    The box office share of this film has been received one after another. The box office has not only recovered all the investment, but also nearly 300 million US dollars in profit.


    Since the screening has not yet ended, it is not impossible to achieve a box office profit of 500 million US dollars.


    But with the big sales of "Avatar", the inevitable bad things that Hollywood popular movies will encounter once again appear.


    The science fiction writer Bryant Moore from the state of Marila sued Disney and James Cameron in the Maryland District Court for plagiarizing two of his scripts on "Avatar" and charged James Card with breach of contract and fraud. Mellon and producer Shahai Entertainment have filed a compensation claim of up to US$300 million.


    This makes people very speechless. Behind every big-selling movie, there are always countless "plagiarists" appearing.


    Nor can it be said that these people are all fake. After all, similar situations such as "The Matrix" and "Inception" are borrowing from other works, and they also happen in Hollywood.


    Not to mention the "Hunger Games".


    Relativity Entertainment responded with a consistent attitude. James Cameron was very concerned and even accepted a video interview on the scientific research ship in the Pacific Ocean: "Since the success of "Terminator 2", I have seen too many people like this. Matter. I said long ago that "Avatar" is my most valuable asset and a project that I cultivated by myself. It took me decades from the beginning of this idea to the actual concept and development of a movie. "


    It doesn''t matter whether this statement is true or false, because whether it is true or false, Relativity Entertainment will take it as true.


    James Cameron is not empty words, he released a draft of the 90s artwork, one of which is a sketch during the shooting of the ship. The big tree painted on the picture is infinitely close to the prototype of the tree of life on Pandora.


    In fact, the development of Hollywood movies up to now, in any movie, if you look carefully, you can always find specious shadows of other works.


    On the third weekend of September, the second film of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s second movie universe "Horror Universe" was officially released.


    "The Soul" directed by James Wynn opened in 3560 theaters in North America.


    Because of the connection of "Latent", this film has a stronger audience base than the previous one, and after the release of "Latent", the Warrens became star-level figures.


    This is good, and the gimmick adapted from reality is conducive to the promotion of "Calling the Soul".


    There are also disadvantages. People questioning the Warrens are endless.


    Many people call the Warrens two scammers, because few of the cases they investigated were tenable. Many people under investigation sued the couple afterwards, saying that they made up a bunch of stories about themselves to make money. Several of those who did not prosecute had a history of drug use after investigation, and the testimony of this kind of "witness" was not credible at all.


    There is also this house in the "Call of Souls" propaganda. The prototype is now inhabited, and there is nothing good.


    The so-called real adaptation, the reality is only 20%, and the remaining 80% depends on the adaptation.


    How good is the propaganda naturally?


    Compared to "Blair the Witch" and the like, the propaganda of "Calling the Soul" is definitely far above the line of conscience.


    "Hunting" belongs to a typical haunted house horror movie Haunted house and exorcism are the two pillars of horror films, which can be called the immortal source of horror films, and the haunted house can naturally transition to ghost possession or something. , It is easier to attract the audience.


    In order to create the effect of the adaptation of "Real Events", echoing the Easter eggs in "Latent" and the third work leading to the "Horror Universe", "Calling the Souls" came up and took a few minutes to tell the truth about "Annabel". The doll,


    What follows is completely another story. Annabel''s "real" doll story for a few minutes is used to pave the way for the subsequent "unreal" stories and make them look more real.


    "Calling the Soul" implements the director James Wen''s philosophy of fusion of horror cultures between the East and the West. The whole film is full of retro taste, there is no plasma, no reversal, no surprises, even the grimace is vague, only dark and closed. The space and sound effects create a sense of horror that is more real, and is completely in the 70s.


    This film also paved the way for the subsequent development of the horror universe, such as the "Annabel" doll that was featured in several close-ups, and the weird music box.


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 Chapter 1110： Dark movie universe

    Real stories, real people, real events!


    These can be described as full of gimmicks, and this is a country where theism is rampant.


    Although more people believe in money, the influence of gods and monsters is still huge, especially when there is a big company like Relativity Entertainment behind it.


    Moreover, after James Wynn''s hands-on training in "Latent", he incorporated more documentary styles into "Calling the Soul", which made the film more realistic.


    In the horror movie genre, James Wynn began to shine in a style called a master.


    To use the "Hollywood Reporter" comment: As the director, James Wynn, in this haunted story of the Wilderness House that has been used in many classic horror movies, with his solid directing skills and excellent rhythm control can be described as a viewer. The mood of the movie is freely mobilized, and the rendering technique of white space creates a more spooky atmosphere than visual impact. With the arrival of the ending, this horror film based on real events truly shuddered.


    The media also believes that "Calling the Soul" should be rated as NC-17, because this film is too terrifying and can scare people to pee.


    Relativity Entertainment is also constantly creating publicity stunts.


    For example, posting videos of so-called fans being interviewed on Netflix.


    Q: Is watching horror movies scary?


    Answer: Watching a ghost film adapted from real events is terrible.


    Ask again: Do you believe in the existence of ghosts in the world?


    Answer again: After watching the "Calling the Soul" series, I am not determined...


    He even hyped up some ghosts and gods through the media.


    "What is "Calling the Soul"? I am afraid that it will never be known. In the age of advocating science, many spiritual events have been classified as feudal superstitions, but there are indeed some unsolved mysteries in this world that humans cannot use science. Break through. For ghosts and gods, all we can do is have a heart of awe."


    After the premiere, "Calling the Soul" won unanimous praise from fans and the media, and word-of-mouth is definitely one of the best in the horror genre.


    Some fans said: "The biggest feature of "Call of Souls" is that there are no excessively **** and violent scenes. The sense of horror completely impacts people''s hearts and emotions, constantly torturing people''s beliefs and cognition, and pushing horror films to a new realm. Even if you were originally firm and atheistic, you will be shaken after watching the film."


    As a horror film full of highlights and gimmicks, with such a good audience and media reputation, the market response can be imagined.


    During the North American premiere weekend, "Calling the Soul" scored $48.96 million, setting a record since James Wynn Congying!


    After years of accumulation, the great Chinese horror director finally ushered in a moment of outbreak.


    The horror movie universe has become more and more successful, and the later "Latent 2", "Annabelle" and "Call of Souls 2" will also receive more attention.


    In addition, James Wynn also has a new plan for "Call of Souls 2".


    Many of the first shots of "Call of the Souls" were placed on the ghost doll Annabel in order to introduce the film; "Call of the Souls 2" will have a terrifying nun appear, which leads to the new series "Nun".


    It is said that Vera Farmiga, the heroine of "The Call of Souls", has a sister named Tessa Farmiga, who will appear in "Call of Souls 2" and "Annabel" later.


    This was the decision of James Wynn, and Ronan gave him such power.


    The horror movie universe is completely in charge of the Chinese-American director. As long as there are no major problems, Ronan will not interfere at all.


    In just ten days, the North American box office of "Call of Souls" exceeded US$100 million. Although the horror films were all short and flat types, the final North American box office reached US$150 million. There are not many problems.


    The movie universe is not a new concept, but Hollywood can no longer ignore it, because the three movie universes of Relativity Entertainment have all achieved great success.


    Needless to say, Marvel¡¯s Avengers movie universe, everyone in the industry can realize that when "Avengers" is released next year, the market will inevitably drop a super box office bomb.


    The horror movie universe is not new. In the past, there were no film companies that put multiple classic horror characters in a movie, and there were films like "Jason vs. Freddy".


    But there has never been a company that can plan such a complete plan, using two so-called exorcism experts who do not know whether it is a liar in reality, and come up with a series of big-selling horror movies, and it seems that the momentum of big-selling has just begun. It will continue in the future.


    The American historical celebrity film universe, a very unreliable Uvi-Bauer plan and implementation plan, this director is said to be very reliable except for the director level, I don''t know if it is because the audience is particularly interested in the film universe Because of this, with a spoof of a big commander movie, he won the best result since the film.


    This makes many people feel uncomfortable. Even this kind of sand sculpture director can succeed. Why can''t they?


    Therefore, Universal Pictures pushed the "Universal Monster Cinematic Universe Project" into the implementation stage as quickly as possible. In order to avoid the tragedy of Warner Bros., the monster protagonist of the first movie was decided to choose the most familiar and reliable movie fans. mummy.


    The tragic failure of Warner Bros. on "Green Lantern" has become a valuable lesson for all Hollywood. No wonder that Deadpool broke the fourth wall and ran out to kill the Canadian who has not yet been rate...


    Universal Pictures tried its best to avoid this tragedy and sent out an invitation to Tom Cruise.


    However, with the "Mission Impossible" series, which won the Oscar for Best Actor, and starred in the upcoming "Inception", Tom Cruise did not have as much demand for the role and development of a new territory.


    Once Tom Cruise, only the "Mission Impossible" series was left to support the card, and there was an urgent need for a new hot movie, and then "The New Mummy" was taken over.


    What follows is the tragedy, not only the tragedy of "The New Mummy", and even the monster movie universe of Universal Pictures.


    After receiving the invitation, Tom Cruise came to ask Ronan''s opinion.


    "Universal Pictures is very sincere." Ronan heard Tom Cruise''s description and said: "20 million US dollars plus 10% of the North American box office share."


    Tom Cruise didn''t take it seriously, and said: "I can''t be the richest man in the world. Money is not important."


    He is also a billionaire now, and his salary is not the first factor to impress him.


    "Is the male protagonist that Universal Pictures invited you to be a mummy?" Ronan still has no confirmation.


    "No." Tom Cruise simply explained: "Is an expert in history."


    Ronan understood and said directly: "Tom, this is a mummy movie. The audience''s focus is on the mummy. Universal Pictures wants to create a monster movie universe, and the focus is also on the mummy. In this way, this role is destined It is difficult to please, and it will even become the main content of the Universal Movie, which is the existence of Universal Monsters."


    Tom Cruise nodded slowly and got Ronan''s reminder. It''s not difficult to figure these things out.


    Ronan turned to ask, "Will you play a monster?"


    "Impossible." Tom Cruise is not an ordinary star. When choosing a role, he must consider his own positioning. He said: "I can''t play a mummy, that doesn''t match my image."


    Ronan spread his hands: "The result is obvious."


    Tom Cruise said: "I understand, I will reject Universal Pictures when I look back."


    Universal Pictures is ambitious. In order to create a monster movie universe, it has invested a lot of resources. The actors alone have currently finalized Russell Crowe, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, etc. There is no shortage of stars.


    With so many stars, Tom Cruise doesn''t think he is missing.


    Let''s carry forward the spirit and give the opportunity to others.


    A week later, Universal Pictures convened a press conference to announce the monster movie universe plan, and named it-the dark movie universe!


    It seems to emulate Marvel¡¯s Avengers plan. The first stage of the dark film universe consists of six members: Mummy, Doctor Avatar, Frankenstein, Transparent Man, Werewolf, and Dracula the Vampire.


    These are all famous monster characters in Hollywood movie history, all of which have been popular under the production and distribution of Universal Pictures before.


    In a sense, this is also a huge investment in film remakes.


    Universal Pictures can be described as ambitious. If every movie can be like the two "Mummy" directed by Stephen Sommers, they will have a series no less than the Avengers movie universe.


    Selling peripherals can sell crazy!


    But whether it can succeed depends on the movie.


    Ronan vaguely remembered that Universal Pictures'' dark film universe project finally turned into a lifetime series that was postponed indefinitely.


    Entering the end of September, Relativity Entertainment took advantage of the brokerage crisis, and the strategy on Wall Street was rewarding, and a series of arrangements were made in advance for 20th Century Fox.


    On the other hand After a long period of negotiation, Qianlu Group from the other side of the Pacific reached a cooperation agreement with Relativity Entertainment. The two parties jointly invested and registered a new company in the Cayman Islands for future use. Acquisition plan.


    After the establishment of the new company, the two groups will inject capital in batches. If the plan goes well, the funds to be operated next will be tens of billions of dollars.


    Qianlu Group has a deep background on the other side of the Pacific and has already raised large sums of money. Its person in charge, Lin Jian, is even more aware that this opportunity to win a major Hollywood company in one fell swoop. After missing the Relativity Entertainment, it may never happen again in the future. Never met.


    Qianlu Group, which is aspiring to make achievements in the entertainment industry, has also begun to invest its efforts on the basis of maintaining a certain degree of vigilance.


    At the same time, Ronan got news that Christopher Nolan, who was preparing to shoot "The Dark Knight Rises" for Warner Bros., was in great trouble. Warner Bros. intervened in the production of "The Dark Knight Rises", causing conflicts between the two sides.


    Christopher Nolan also specifically asked Ronan for help, after all, he was the producer of the first two films.


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 Chapter 1111： Movies that smart people can understand

    "I talked to director Martin Campbell some time ago, and he said that the failure of "Green Lantern" is the responsibility of Warner Bros. itself."


    In the reception room of Relativity Entertainment, Christopher Nolan put down the coffee cup in his hand and said to Ronan: "Martin Campbell has repeatedly emphasized that the Warner Bros. management likes to be over-involved in film production, even if they are not in the crew. Position."


    He sighed: "I thought he was shirking responsibility, but now I know that what Martin Campbell said is true."


    Ronan knew how Warner Bros.''s mysterious operation was, and asked: "Nolan, the Warner Bros. management has intervened in "The Dark Knight Rises"?"


    Christopher Nolan didn''t have to hide in front of Ronan, and said with a little anger: "Yes, four people went to the crew to dictate, and they did not have any positions in the crew. Fortunately, I can deal with these. But Charles- Rowan and Diego Harris also asked me to modify the content of "The Dark Knight Rises."


    "Why?" Ronan was somewhat curious.


    Under normal circumstances, the continuation of the inherent mode is the correct way to open the Hollywood sequel movies.


    Hollywood studios are very taboo to make too big changes in the sequel, because that often means uncontrollable risks.


    "Warner Bros. and DC Comics want to integrate "The Dark Knight Rises" with their Justice League plan." Christopher Nolan explained: "Bruce Wayne''s personality needs to be adjusted in the third part to strengthen him. Abilities, especially fighting and armor research capabilities."


    Ronan understood immediately: "Warner Bros. thinks too much."


    Christopher Nolan continued: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics are planning "Batman v Superman" and want to connect "The Dark Knight Rises" with this movie."


    "The strongest humans challenge the gods of the world?" Ronan shook his head slightly: "They are planning to make crazy progress."


    Christopher Nolan said: "But this fundamentally violates my setting! Even if you are still the strongest of humans, it actually exceeds the limits of reality."


    He sighed: "This is something I cannot accept anyway."


    Ronan said: "The management of Warner Bros....well, how do you say, sometimes they make impulsive decisions. They are eager to take advantage of the new "Batman" trilogy to catch up with the Marvel Avengers movie universe. Progress."


    Christopher Nolan is not a kid, and he can naturally think of this, and said: "They broke their promise to us." He looked at Ronan: "Because of the withdrawal of Relativity Entertainment, Warner Bros. and DC Comics became unscrupulous."


    Ronan thought for a while and said, "Nolan, please resign to Warner Bros."


    Christopher Nolan looked at Ronan in surprise, with doubts on his face: "Resign? We signed an agreement with Warner Bros., and the new "Batman" trilogy is completely independent..."


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt Christopher Nolan''s words and said: "It''s not that you really quit. The management of Warner Bros. has been stunned by Marvel. They need more stimulation to make their brains clear. Nolan , You are the core of the new "Batman" trilogy, show a strong enough attitude, Warner Bros. and DC Comics will see the situation clearly."


    Perhaps it was because of the smooth relationship with Ronan before, and Christopher Nolan also has a weak side.


    Ronan is not surprised. Most of the director''s talents are in the film, and other aspects will inevitably be flawed.


    Christopher Nolan thought for a while, nodded and said, "I understand." He smiled, "Thank you, Ronan."


    "You''re welcome." Ronan shook his hand and reminded him: "Yes, it will be the premiere of "Inception" soon. Say hello to Warner Bros., except for film production. It¡¯s best not to get too violent with the production company."


    Christopher Nolan said, "Okay."


    He did not stay too much in the Theory of Relativity Building, and soon left.


    Ronan summed up all aspects of the news, it is not difficult to find one thing, Warner Bros. is really anxious in the Justice League movie universe.


    They were eager to succeed and even broke the setting of the new "Batman" movie trilogy.


    Ronan also knows that this may be a series of chain effects brought about by the early appearance of the Avengers movie universe.


    Warner Bros. in the DC skyrocketing movies, there has always been a wave of various shows, and it is not surprising that the waves hit Batman.


    However, Warner Bros. belongs to the kind of company that can''t go to the dark one way, and can always find another kind of operation that is more showy besides one kind of show operation.


    Therefore, as long as Christopher Nolan resigns strongly, Warner Bros. and DC Comics will definitely change their minds.


    After all, everyone knows that the core of the new "Batman" trilogy is neither the Joker nor Bruce Wayne, but Christopher Nolan.


    It was impossible for Warner Bros. to recover all rights and interests from Relativity Entertainment at such a high price. It is impossible for Christopher Nolan to leave.


    And Christopher Nolan is not without projects. Recently, I mentioned a space-themed movie with Ronan. He plans to continue to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment after the success of Inception and The Dark Knight Rise.


    Christopher Nolan''s "Inception" is scheduled to be released in October, and all aspects of publicity are constantly expanding, striving to attract more people''s attention.


    As a publicity distributor, Embassy Pictures once again used the strategy of regular publicity and viral marketing.


    As early as the first half of the year, Embassy Pictures held a number of promotional activities for Inception.


    At the event, movie fans were able to get a special T-shirt from the propaganda party. The pattern printed on the front of the T-shirt was a strange machine, and the back was a QR code.


    At the same time, some media reporters and film practitioners also received a mysterious gift, a delicate tin box with a spinning top and a USB flash drive.


    The lucky ones who got this thing are naturally very happy.


    These souvenirs and small gifts are just one link in the huge viral marketing plan made by Relativity Entertainment for Inception.


    When the official website of "Inception" was opened, most people were confused about the spinning top on the website-what is this film about? What is the connection between the spinning top and the plot? What does the title "Inception" mean?


    The marketing staff of Embassy Pictures did not give out the cards as early as other films, but kept putting out clues to let the public understand the film, but they also raised more question marks to tease the curiosity of fans. Let them spread word of mouth and keep paying attention to the film.


    Printed on the front of the T-shirt is the core item in the film-the "dream machine" that allows users to enter the dreams of others, while the QR code on the back implies a website, which is the viral website of Inception.


    The virality of the film must be well balanced. It must neither be covered nor unreserved. That is to say, the audience must be familiar with the film in advance, but also make them feel fresh when watching the film.


    This is easier said than done. Many films do not have a good grasp of this degree when they are promoted. As a result, the audience already knows the film before watching it, and loses the excitement of watching the film.


    Therefore, the marketing team of Embassy Pictures did not start from the plot, but from the core creativity of the film "dream machine technology", "conscious crime" and other points, emphasizing "Your brain is the crime scene", " "Dreams are also real" and other publicity slogans.


    In this way, the audience has a preliminary understanding of the key settings of the film before watching the movie, and it will be a lot easier when watching the movie.


    Movies that cannot be understood by the audience must not be sold. This is one of the most basic laws of the movie market.


    A very important point of viral marketing is to arouse the interest of others. No amount of interest is a waste.


    On the other hand, Tom Cruise and Christopher Nolan¡¯s Netflix sharing accounts have also joined the promotion. From the beginning of the film¡¯s shooting stage, a spinning top appeared on the homepage of the website to let fans know that it was them. Then add things layer by layer, and when the last day comes, the top falls.


    Viral marketing is a means, not an end, and when done well, it can often play a big role, but the commercial success or failure of a film does not entirely depend on the success or failure of viral marketing.


    This is a very interesting way of publicity, but if the film itself doesn''t work, who cares what you are doing online.


    If the quality of the film is not too hard to be recognized by most viewers, after the film is released, viral marketing will bring negative effects, and negative word of mouth will spread on the Internet at lightning speed.


    It is not a simple thing for a relatively complex movie like "Inception" to sell like "Transformers", and more efforts must be made in publicity.


    In view of the quality of the film itself and the good reputation that Christopher Nolan has accumulated among fans, media and critics through "The Dark Knight", before entering October, Embassy Pictures held in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Boston. Two movie fans and media previews, they have enough confidence in the film itself, obviously want to use the first word of mouth to boost the box office after the official release.


    Even the film once slogan "a movie that only smart people can understand".


    In this world, few people will admit that they are stupid.


    Both the professional media and the general audience did not hesitate to praise its words and gave unanimous praise. Many media believe that "Inception" is very likely to replicate the strong momentum of "The Dark Knight" that year, and create a miracle of selling again.


    Unbelievable, masterpiece, perfection, miracle, subconscious, Freud, Jungian doctrine, wonderful action, emotional impact... These words frequently appear in the media and movie fans participating in the audition.


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 Chapter 1112： Inside the circle outside

    Although the economic crisis is still raging, "Inception" has attracted widespread attention. Embassy Pictures held its premiere at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles before the first weekend of October.


    Apart from other aspects, Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise alone are enough to attract the attention of fans and the media.


    The premiere scene was luxurious, and fans on both sides of the red carpet kept screaming.


    Especially as the actor Tom Cruise, proved that what is called an old man is popular.


    There is beauty, money, figure, experience, and technology. This is what girls like.


    "Green Lantern" heroine Blake Lively has fully proved that Leonardo DiCaprio is not a good choice.


    Then there is Christopher Nolan. "The Dark Knight" allowed the British director to directly enshrine the gods. Now I don''t know how many Nolan fans are in the United States and the world.


    And it''s a fan of "Shawshank''s Redemption" and "The Godfather" fans.


    All the directors in the past, including James Cameron and Steven Spielberg, have not had a director in Hollywood like Christopher Nolan, who, as a director, attracts fans like a superstar.


    Perhaps Uvi Bauer has such a meaning, but if Christopher Nolan is a superstar, Uvi Bauer is at best a small internet celebrity.


    It is no exaggeration to say that after the "Dark Knight", Christopher Nolan himself has 10 million fans who are willing to pay for tickets.


    Gods are all supported by the power of belief of the general public.


    Not to mention those in the sky, Hollywood is no exception.


    Christopher Nolanga Tom Cruise''s appeal is so great, so many celebrities rushed to participate in the premiere of "Inception".


    After many acquaintances entered the theater, they came to say hello to Ronan.


    "I heard that Warner Bros. is going to continue filming "Batman"?" Ronan asked Christian Bale casually: "Did they invite you?"


    Christian Bale shook his head quickly and said: "No, after Nolan directed the trilogy, this series will end, and I don''t plan to play Bruce Wayne again."


    He lowered his voice slightly: "Warner Bros. and DC Comics want to incorporate the new "Batman" series directly into DC''s Justice League Cinematic Universe. I watched "Green Lantern" and this decision was too bad for me. ."


    In Christian Bale''s view, that is a sand sculpture movie, and there is also a silly actor. It is estimated that the actor has to be more sand sculpture to become popular.


    The plot is even more nonsense. The second generation of officials is frustrated in love. In the war of competing for the second generation of the rich, the second generation of white, rich and beautiful, they lost to the handsome guy of the second generation of poor...


    Ronan confirmed that Batman would change actors later, changed the subject, and asked: "I heard you sang a RAP on the crew of "Terminator 4"."


    Christian Bale said with a smile: "It was hot that day, and I couldn''t help it."


    Afterwards, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who had officially signed contracts with Shahai Entertainment, also came over and exchanged greetings with Ronan.


    After the popularity of "Twilight Saga: New Moon" went down, the pair regained the title of Hollywood''s most watched couple.


    Of course, it is not easy for them to get back this title, which is full of twists and turns and hype.


    Although the way Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt get together is not very nice, the two and the team behind them are well versed in the hype. Borrowing from the aftermath of the love triangle of the year, relying on the hype and gossip scandal, the surprise is realized. One plus one is greater than three.


    The process of these two from the love triangle to the final marriage and even breaking up can be regarded as a classic case of star operation.


    The two people who can make the gossip surroundings a topic on the table of the American people are also extraordinary.


    Take this year as an example. Once there was news that the two were about to get married. The gossip media frantically hyped Angelina Jolie at home and caught the news that Brad Pitt and the nanny had an affair, angry Angelina Jolie. But just fired the babysitter.


    Later, news of tit-for-tat spread widely. Brad Pitt asked a private investigator to investigate Angelina Jolie¡¯s past and found that the other party¡¯s private life was a little bit more complicated...


    It seemed that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had a problem, but they actually benefited a lot.


    After a period of rapid hype, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie easily overwhelmed Robert Pattinson and Christine Stewart, and regained the top spot in the Hollywood couples.


    In fact, careful analysis is not difficult to find that most of these so-called rumors of emotional crisis are carefully planned.


    As for who the planner is, there is no need to look for evidence, just to see who is the final beneficiary.


    In terms of Hollywood propaganda and promotion of celebrity couple files, the hype at this stage is a period of change.


    Next year, there will be another way.


    That''s right, long-term hype about the same type of news of a couple will inevitably cause aesthetic fatigue, so it must be carried out in stages.


    The next stage is likely to be a plateau, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie show off their grudges.


    At another stage, it was logical to arrive at the proposal period. Driven by financial power, the gossip media was more active than the three aunts and five elders on the other side of the Pacific. It was okay to urge a marriage and promote Brad Pitt and Angelina Zhu. News of Li''s upcoming marriage and so on.


    After two years of stable and sweet show of affection, the aesthetics is about to fatigue, well, the rumors of breaking up can be put on the hype schedule.


    It¡¯s what every Hollywood star or anyone who wants to become a star is doing to promote oneself by celebrities who have a relationship with him, or by all the elements that can be hyped.


    In the Hollywood circle, showing affection or breaking up is also a regular means of publicity.


    Love is never used for show. The show love will soon wither and die. This is almost the law of Hollywood.


    Before entering the theater, Ronan met Warner Bros'' Kevin Tesohara, and the two chatted alone for a while.


    "I heard that 20th Century Fox has sued Warner Bros. again?" Ronan looked very curious.


    Kevin Tesohala nodded: "James Murdoch, this bastard, doesn''t even follow the most basic rules in the circle."


    If you say this from your own standpoint, everyone is plausible.


    James Murdoch is like this, Kevin Tesuhara is the same, even Ronan is no exception.


    Ronan shook his head slightly: "Hollywood, where there was a tacit understanding, suddenly came an outsider who didn''t follow the rules, which caused a headache."


    Kevin Tesohara remained silent: "I heard that you are still talking about the copyrights of those two comics with 20th Century Fox?"


    "No progress." Ronan waved his hand: "Twentieth Century Fox is obviously dealing with it and wants to drag it down."


    Kevin Tesukhara immediately answered: "They are too unruly."


    Ronan agreed with this statement, as if he didn''t know at all. In the twentieth century, Fox sued Warner Bros. because Warner Bros. signed the "Watchmen" share agreement, but dragged the box office share and did not pay.


    But compared to James Murdoch, both Ronan and Kevin Tesohara all identify with the identities of insiders in each other''s circles.


    The two chatted into the theater and sat in adjacent seats. They talked until "Inception" began to be screened, and then stopped.


    This is not a typical science fiction movie. Perhaps it is more appropriate to be defined as a ¡°contemporary action science fiction film that takes place within the structure of consciousness¡±. The movie tells not the future world, but the present real world, a new creature. Information technology has been developed to allow people to enter the hearts, thoughts or dreams of others through this means.


    "Inception" is somewhat like "The Matrix" or a synthesis of "Minority Report".


    A new technology has appeared in the world of the film, which allows people to enter the dreams of others, so as to spy on others and steal important information.


    Unsuspectingly, dreams have become the best way to enter the human subconscious. The protagonist Cobb played by Tom Cruise is a thief, an experienced thief, and unlike most "three hands", he does not need to be chaotic. Pick someone else''s wallet.


    In this world, for people like him, there is a very strange name-Dream Pirates.


    His unique skill is to sneak into the dreams of others and steal valuable information and secrets from the subconscious. If necessary, he will carry out further memory transplantation to tamper with his memory.


    As a pioneer of Pirates, he naturally also has a team. He and his team were employed by a wealthy Japanese businessman to invade the dreamland of a wealthy businessman and implant memories to allow the wealthy businessman to split his company. And this is almost an impossible task...


    The story is not complicated, but the film uses a relatively complicated narrative technique.


    Audiences who like sci-fi movies may feel this wayMost of the sci-fi movie stories are actually very simple and straightforward. They can be called straight-forward¡ªit''s nothing more than alien invasion. Someone on earth tries to escape and finally Found a solution to the aliens; or suddenly fell into the pursuit of some terrifying monster; and then, in a strange environment in the future, he was forced to embark on a life-changing adventure...


    The core of this repeatable, imitative, and mass-produced story is originally one of the characteristics of commercial films. If it is filmed well, it will be widely circulated. If it is not filmed, it will often make the audience feel lack of novelty, gorgeousness and emptyness, and lack of personality, as easy as easy. Tired of fast food.


    Christopher Nolan makes the movie fascinating and profound with his wonderful narrative and perfect details. Most movies about virtual reality and dreams still focus on real life, because they are difficult to present a complete dream. In the world, the film shows how to enter the dream state, the possible problems in the dream state, how to wake up and so on, so that the dream state completely forms a complete world with its own unique rules, laws, and logic.


    With some puzzle-solving and as good visual effects, the whole film looks particularly charming.


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 Chapter 1113： Space giant

    The spinning top keeps spinning, and the open ending leaves enough suspense and gives the audience plenty of room for discussion.


    Christopher Nolan is a director with a very strong commercial attributes. Unlike his favorite Michael Bay, he knows how to stir the heartstrings of the audience while maintaining a high level of force.


    In terms of commercial and textual contributions, "Inception" is definitely a good film that has been rarely seen in recent years.


    The premiere was over, and the audience successively walked out of the Nokia Theatre.


    "What film is "Inception"?


    Quite a few viewers came out of the North American premiere of "Inception" with an incredible expression.


    Some people are puzzled by the words on their faces, some are thinking about the plot of the movie, some are exchanging opinions, and some are excited and surprised as if there has just been a big explosion in their minds and the aftermath is not over. The color hasn''t faded yet.


    Some people are happy to see that this kind of refreshment is not the sensory stimulation that can be created by cold electronic vocabulary such as CGI, IMAX, and 3D alone.


    Before long, there will be countless people, countless posts, countless sleepless nights, just to analyze and discuss this movie frame by frame.


    With a complete publicity plan, excellent distribution strategy, the appeal of the director to the actors themselves, and the quality of the film itself, "Inception" undoubtedly possesses most of the potential of a big-selling movie.


    On the first day of its release in North America, this sci-fi movie received $26.78 million in 4221 theaters, easily surpassing Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "Max Payne" and became the box office champion of the day.


    "Inception" won a lot of praise, and most people believe that it will be the best work this year.


    In the word-of-mouth marketing of Embassy Pictures, Inception was the first to complete its transformation through the Internet and became a masterpiece among the audience.


    Even if it is really a work by God, you must blow vigorously. If you don''t blow, who knows who you are? Who would look at it more?


    The film industry has developed to this day, and there have been many divine works, but there are also more divine works. There are more people who belong to the blowjob, and it is not a **** but also a god.


    The open ending of "Inception" leaves the audience with unlimited imagination and interpretation.


    At the end of the film, the "foundation" was successful. The six members of the Inception team woke up on the plane. Saito also fulfilled his promise and called to cancel the protagonist¡¯s lawsuit in the United States. The protagonist was able to enter the customs smoothly, and the protagonist was finally able to go home to see his two Child, when the protagonist turns on the spinning top that can distinguish dreams and reality, the film stops there. The director does not explain whether the spinning top is spinning or not.


    As the most room for discussion, does the protagonist Cobb return to reality or live in a dream?


    In order to prove their point of view, audiences with different interpretations went into the theater one after another to watch "Inception" again to find more evidence to support their point of view.


    A movie is never afraid of controversy, but no controversy. The more controversial the topic, the more popular it is in the market. Only controversy can attract enough attention.


    Only three days after its release, the interpretation boom triggered by "Inception" has become one of the most public opinion topics of the North American media and the public.


    Therefore, during the opening weekend in North America, although this film did not break the phenomenon that the original non-sequel movies could hardly exceed 100 million in the first week, the US$78.99 million at the box office can still be guaranteed to top the North American box office chart.


    This number does not seem to be very high. It is very rare for an original commercial film.


    In recent years, apart from "Avatar", no original non-sequel live-action film has reached such a high box office.


    Controversy and excellent audience reputation made "Inception" the hottest movie in North America in October, and the trend was exceptionally stable. The box office fell less than 40% the next weekend to $49.22 million.


    In addition to the income from the previous four working days, in just two weekends, Inception''s North American box office exceeded $150 million.


    The fiery performance of North America has also spread to the international market through the ever-increasing speed of information dissemination, and then it has been released in many overseas countries and regions.


    At the invitation of China Film Group and the efforts of the Oriental branch of Relativity Entertainment, in late October, Christopher Nolan led the "Inception" creative team including Tom Cruise across the endless Pacific Ocean to Dongfang held a special premiere.


    Although "The Dark Knight" failed to pass the scissor review due to various reasons including anarchism, and ultimately missed its release in the Eastern market, the developed internet and ubiquitous piracy still let Christopher Nolan be here. He has a huge reputation, especially on the film rating website that focuses on beans, and has gained countless fans.


    Tom Cruise''s appeal here is equally amazing. It is a bowl of soup that has been cooked in the Oriental market for 20 years.


    Many crews of Relativity Entertainment have come here to hold their premieres, and the Shimao contract between the two parties is about to expire. In the re-signed clauses on movies, the share of Hollywood movies has almost doubled.


    Twenty-five percent may not seem like a lot, but it is the net income excluding the publicity and distribution expenses, taxes, and various fund fees that must be paid by China Film and other introduced companies.


    In other overseas markets, after removing various costs, Hollywood companies will not be able to get more than these, and even in some markets even less.


    What attracts Hollywood companies such as Relativity Entertainment is naturally the increasingly prosperous movie market in the East.


    From the time "Transformers" was released, the movie market in the East began to grow sharply like the height of a growing teenager.


    With "Avatar" setting an unprecedented box office record in the Oriental movie market, the speed of theater construction here has skyrocketed. The number of screens added in the last two months has exceeded the total of the previous year.


    The release of "Avatar", like the "Titanic" of the year, is a landmark event in the Eastern film market, which means that the film and cinema industry here has officially entered the fast lane of development.


    Correspondingly, Hollywood blockbusters can make more and more money in the Oriental film market.


    Under this stimulus, Hollywood has become more and more vigorous in the Oriental market, and marketing needs have increased. The old routines of the past-find the media to post articles, Chineseize some trailers and posters, and buy some bus stop signs. Can''t meet the needs of the market.


    So, one by one Hollywood crews began to come to the East to make their premiere.


    The Oriental Film Market is different from other single overseas markets in Hollywood. Its future volume is too large.


    No one knows this better than Ronan, so the first-line blockbusters of Relativity Entertainment will strive to enter the oriental film market unless they are irresistible factors such as Big Scissors.


    In the face of excellent marketing and overwhelming reputation, "Inception" overseas box office statistics have been released.


    In the Oriental film market, "Inception" collected nearly 12 million US dollars in three days of weekends, which is also the best three-day box office performance in the Oriental film market after "Avatar" and "Transformers".


    In other regions, the first week of Inception was also high. The United Kingdom received 14.52 million US dollars, France received more than 12 million US dollars, Germany closed nearly 15 million US dollars, and Australia cut more than 9 million US dollars...


    In the first week of "Inception" being screened overseas, it won nearly US$155 million!


    The situation became very obvious. After passing the "Dark Knight", Christopher Nolan created a "super work" in the eyes of fans.


    Not only at the box office, but the surroundings of "Inception" are also popular. For example, Tom Cruise''s small props used by Tom Cruise to distinguish between reality and dreams-tops are also popular.


    The commemorative gyroscope distributed by Relativity Entertainment to theaters was sold at a price of $12 per piece, and it was sold out on the day the film was released.


    The price of the commemorative tops sold in stores and online channels ranged from US$80 to US$130, and hundreds of thousands of them were sold in just two weeks.


    In terms of developing the film derivatives market, Relativity Entertainment has rich experience, and the popular sales of Inception Gyro also benefited from its huge ability to operate the entire industry chain.


    Christopher Nolan is at the peak of his career as a director, and his works have reached a certain height in both commercial and other aspects.


    Of course film companies like such a director.


    After attending the premiere from the East, Christopher Nolan submitted the script and plan of the future new work to Shahai Entertainment. Shahai Entertainment attaches great importance to the British director and immediately transferred it to Ronan.


    This is a space science fiction film, which is also biased towards the type of hard science fiction. The project will be directed by Christopher Nolan in the future, and the script will be completed by his brother Jonathan Nolan. It mainly tells a team of explorers using their new discoveries against wormholes. , Surpassing the limit of human beings for space travel, and thus began the story of interstellar voyage in the vast universe.


    The name of the script, Ronan, is familiar-"Interstellar".


    The earliest idea of ??the Nolan Brothers, UU Reading www. uukanshu.com is from the California Institute of Technology physicist Kip Thorne, in the words of Christopher Nolan: "Kip Thorne has done a lot of surprises about the potential of theoretical wormholes and time travel. Research and work."


    As early as last year, Christopher Nolan mentioned this project to Ronan, because the script has always been the first draft, Ronan is not in a hurry.


    During the period, Spielberg once lobbied the Nolan brothers, but the Nolan brothers had already signed a long-term contract with Relativity Entertainment and rejected the olive branch thrown by DreamWorks.


    "Inception" will be a giant space production with a production budget of no less than 160 million US dollars.


    Tom Cruise has received relevant news from Christopher Nolan and is willing to play the leading actor.


    In addition to the "Mission Impossible" series, Tom Cruise is also developing other territories.


    However, this project will take a while to start preparations, after all, Christopher Nolan is still filming "The Dark Knight Rises."


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 Chapter 1114： Market gap

    Counting the "Interstellar" submitted by Christopher Nolan, Relativity Entertainment currently has three films that are biased towards hard science fiction. In order to avoid future aesthetic fatigue, Ronan specifically urges Embassy Pictures to have a relatively short schedule for the three films. Big time difference.


    Fortunately, the preparation and shooting time of the three films is also different.


    The fastest "The Martian" is about to finish filming. Mark Damon has already planted potatoes on Mars. If nothing else, this film will be released in the second half of next year.


    Alfonso Cuar¨®n¡¯s "Gravity" has just begun preparations. Currently, the male and female protagonists have signed contracts. Sandra Bullock will play the leading role, and James Franco agreed to play the leading role.


    Originally George Clooney was very interested in this film, but he offered 15 million dollars in salary, but Ronan refused without hesitation.


    This Hollywood star is a typical example of political squeeze, and his reputation in film is far greater than his own appeal.


    Although the box office of the three Luohan movies is good, we still need to see how many stars are assembled in them, and the survey statistics clearly show that the most popular among all Luohan movies is Mark Damon.


    Since the film has just begun preparations and the production is cumbersome, it will not be released until 2011 at the earliest.


    "Interstellar" only has a script and plan. Christopher Nolan is preparing to shoot "The Dark Knight Rises". This film is going to be released in 2012 or 2013 at the earliest.


    In this way, three space science fiction films that are biased towards realism are released every other year, which can effectively avoid aesthetic fatigue.


    Relativistic Entertainment In the future, there will be some achievements in original movies.


    Like other companies in Hollywood, original movies have always been a relatively weak item of relativity entertainment.


    But excellent original projects are hard to find, and scripts are not easy to find. Even if you find a script, you have to think twice.


    From this year to the present, among the top ten movies in North America and the world at the box office, not even an original non-sequel movie can be seen.


    The hope of all original movies in 2008 is placed on Inception.


    Fortunately, Christopher Nolan did not disappoint.


    Although "Inception" did not have a big box office weekend, the box office trend is very stable. Even if it is far less than the mid and early stage of "Avatar", it is quite rare for a commercial production.


    Before November, every weekend of "Inception" in North America, the box office drop remained within 40%.


    Before Halloween, the North American box office of "Inception" reached 233.25 million US dollars, and the global box office easily exceeded 500 million US dollars.


    This movie can be called the only fig leaf in the market for original Hollywood movies of 2008.


    Even if it is mainly based on business adaptations and series of movies, Relativity Entertainment has gradually gained the nickname "the only conscience of original movies" in the industry with its many successful original movies in the past two years.


    Compared with other companies and producers in the circle, Ronan seems to be more likely to give original films and lesser-known newcomers the opportunity to direct.


    Before Halloween, the routine projects of Relativity Entertainment in recent years have once again entered theaters.


    The fifth part of "Chain Saw Fright" hits, and Jigsaw, the soul mentor of the American Emperor, still appears on the big screen on time, indicating the future development direction for hundreds of millions of American people.


    Although Ronan pays more attention to the horror movie universe, and the "Chain Saw" series was completely put in charge of James Wynn, the series has sold four consecutive films, which has formed a huge market inertia.


    Besides, without the fetters of the so-called soul mentor of Jigsaw, the content of the film is smoother, and the new-style torture meal is more pure.


    The ultimate goal of the death game is no longer solely to alert the world.


    Hoffman, the successor of the jigsaw who began to worry that his identity would be exposed, began to "protect himself" frantically and do everything possible.


    This also means that he will let more people become dead souls under the deadly mechanism.


    Of course, the horror and horror will not stop there. The **** killing game and the new round of nightmare have just begun.


    Although word-of-mouth is declining step by step with the addition of sequels, fans of "Chain Saw" have been cultivated over the years, still enjoying the excitement brought by the film.


    The fifth part of "Chain Saw" has been filmed in just a few years. Although it is always old wine in a new bottle, most people know it well and come to see this film for excitement.


    Is it possible to find the meaning of life and the truth of philosophy in this blood type horror movie?


    Isn¡¯t there something wrong with your head?


    Jigsaw and his disciples will continue to wreak havoc on the big screen, and Relativity Entertainment also allows them to do curtain calls.


    This, the box office of "Chain Saw 5" is the best proof.


    The opening weekend in North America was $33.35 million, which also created the best opening result in the series.


    However, the "Chain Saw" series has now become a veritable fan-oriented movie. The opening weekend consumes most of the enthusiasm of fans, and it will inevitably face a situation of high driving and low driving. Embassy Pictures predicts the box office next weekend. The decline may even reach more than 65 percent.


    In order to open up a new situation for the series, James Winter found Ronan and prepared to shoot and produce "Chain Saw 6" in a new way.


    "Before shooting "Chain Saw 5", there was an idea to make this series 3D, but at that time it was not mature enough and there were not enough 3D theaters. The most important thing is that I am not sure whether the audience is willing to go with glasses. Watching such a horror movie."


    In the office, James Wynn told Ronan his thoughts: "This year the company''s two films "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" have been selling continuously, which has promoted the development of film 3D technology, and the market''s desire for 3D is increasing. ."


    This 3D craze is driven by Relativity Entertainment, and Ronan naturally understands this.


    James Wynn continued: "I carefully studied the 3D film projects that Hollywood has announced and discovered a feature. These projects are all major production films or animated feature films with an investment of more than 100 million US dollars. There is no horror film. "


    Ronan nodded slightly, and said, "There is no one at the moment."


    James-Wen said: "3D horror movies will be a blank in the film market in the short term. As long as we seize this opportunity, I think it can make the "Chain Saw" series a big step forward in business."


    Ronan thought a little, and said, "Yes. James, you are still responsible for this project."


    "Okay," James Wen replied.


    After finalizing the production of "Chain Saw 6" in 3D, James Wynn left.


    The Chinese-American director is currently very busy, and he can''t help but personally prepare to direct the filming of "Latent 2" and "Call of Souls 2". He also served as the director of the "Annabelle" and "Saw Cry" series.


    As a horror movie, "Call of Souls" came quickly and went quickly. After eight weeks of screenings, it went offline in North American theaters, and the North American box office finally stayed at more than 156.68 million US dollars.


    For a film with a total investment of 30 million U.S. dollars, such an achievement can be regarded as a big seller.


    Even "Annabelle", which will be released next year, has attracted much attention.


    Ronan is looking at the scripts and projects submitted by Shahai Entertainment and the "Blacklist Program" implemented by the group.


    Especially the latter. Since its establishment a few years ago, it has brought two to three films or drama projects with certain market value to Relativity Entertainment every year.


    Some of the scripts that appeared on the blacklist have already been copyrighted, some of the scripts seem to be full of artistic value but no one cares about them, and some of the scripts are well-written but they are definitely losing money.


    It¡¯s good to be able to use this plan to find two or three movie projects with commercial value every year.


    Ronan took a close look at the latest projects that were reported to him, two of which aroused his interest.


    The first one is a script directly delivered to Shahai Entertainment. The script author Reid Caroline and Relativity Entertainment once collaborated as the writer of "Dragon Tiger Boys" jointly invested by Shahai Entertainment and Sony Columbia Pictures. screenwriter.


    Reid Caroline met Channing Tatum, the male protagonist of the 2006 song and dance film "Dancing Out of My Life", and heard his previous experience of being a dancer, and joined with Channing Tatum. Adapted a script called "Magic Mike".


    Because of a collaboration with Shahai Entertainment, Reid Caroline directly invested the script for Shahai Entertainment.


    Ronan remembers that Channing Tatum once starred in the Duke''s actor, the experience can be regarded as a wonderful experience. Before becoming an actor, he was a stripper.


    Therefore, he gave the green light on this project and asked Shahai Entertainment to talk to the other party, but the investment should not be too high, preferably within US$10 million.


    Another project comes from the "Blacklist Project", recommended by an executive of Relativity Entertainment. It is not a script or film project, but a documentary literature.


    This book is now on Ronan''s desk. The name is "Argo". According to the explanation in the book, this is the name of a spaceship.


    Ronan has browsed the content brief and deliberately browsed part of the book.


    Because the book is documentary literature, it is adapted from real events.


    The book tells about a special period. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Iran broke out against the West. The United States, the world behind the scenes, was spurned. The Iranians were surrounded by faith. U.S. Embassy in Iran.


    This is the famous Iranian hostage crisis.


    During the period, Tony Mendez, a CIA agent who is proficient in disguise techniques, planned a rescue plan, using the disguise of the Canadian film crew to inspect the location, and successfully took the 6 American diplomats trapped in the Canadian embassy in Iran away from Iran.


    "Argo" is the title of the sci-fi movie that the crew claimed to be shooting.


    Ronan remembers very clearly that this film was filmed by Big Ben, and it was translated into "Escape from Tehran" after arriving on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Because of the obvious political implications, he also won the Oscar for Best Film The Golden Man.

 Chapter 1115： The Croods

    For these two projects, Ronan gave the green light and got the copyright as quickly as possible.


    Reid-Carolin has already cooperated, so it is not difficult to talk about it.


    The author of "Argo" is not well-known, and no work has been adapted into a movie in the past. Faced with a copyright bid of $2 million from Relativity Entertainment, he surrendered in just two days.


    Compared with the former, Ronan pays more attention to the latter. After taking the copyright of the adaptation of "Argo", he specially called the screenwriter responsible for the adaptation to give some suggestions.


    Because this film is to be successful, it must be tricky, especially the theme and content adhere to the so-called "American political correctness" position.


    Needless to say, the complicated relationship between the United States and Iran is clear to anyone who has understood the international situation.


    As a Hollywood film company, and the film market is mainly in the West, it is conceivable that the position occupied when adapting the script.


    The film will describe the incident from a seemingly relatively neutral standpoint, and will turn the Iranians into Hollywood fans.


    The previous film, the scene of escaping from the airport, fully exposed the "true face" of the Iranian soldiers...


    Ronan knows very well that in order to make a profit, this film must be run during the awards season and Oscars. Political correctness is an option that cannot be ignored.


    Therefore, the Hollywood standard political thriller genre structure is very suitable for the adaptation of this project.


    The intense and exciting last-minute rescue mode, the morally distinct American theme of good and evil, also does subtraction in the choice of events, making the story as simple and direct as possible.


    Coupled with the necessary background paving and the implantation of real news materials, the theme of the film becomes thicker. Elements such as the CIA and the Hollywood film industry and political issues occupying the moral commanding heights can add some topicality and Visibility.


    As for what the Iranians would think, it is not within the scope of the adaptation.


    From another perspective, this is a typical American pretentious personal heroism movie.


    reflects the true history? Don''t be kidding, let alone Hollywood, look at the film adaptations of real events in the world, which one is not a small part of it is still reliable, and most of them are made up by nonsense?


    This project is included in the future plan of Shahai Entertainment, and preparations will not begin until next year at the earliest.


    There is no award-winning project for Relativity Entertainment this year. The main feature of the awards season next year is "The Fantasy Drifting of the Youth Pie" being filmed by Ang Lee.


    After a short absence from the awards season, Relativity Entertainment will soon come back.


    At the Oscars, Relativity Entertainment has achieved four consecutive best film titles. It may not be impossible for five consecutive titles, but the odds are low, and the price paid may increase infinitely.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s main energy this year has all been placed on commercial films. Up to now, the top three positions in the North American box office charts have all been occupied by Relativity Entertainment¡¯s films, namely "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland." And "Iron Man 2."


    Behind, Relativity Entertainment and Shahai Entertainment¡¯s animated feature film "Crazy Primitives" and live-action movies "The Hunger Games", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Captain America" ??were released.


    Among the top ten in the North American box office list this year, Relativity Entertainment can get at least six or seven places.


    The power of Relativity Entertainment in movies has entered a period of eruption after years of operation and copyright accumulation.


    On the first Monday of November, Embassy Pictures released this year¡¯s third animated feature film, "Crazy Primitives" produced by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    As an animated feature film released in the same year as "Avatar", and there are no particularly intense or shaking shots, many clips of "Crazy Primitives" are produced in 3D format.


    The rest was also converted into 3D format in post-production.


    In short, this is an animated movie with some amazing 3D pictures.


    Because of the use of 3D technology, "Crazy Primitives" also created a single film investment record for Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, with a production cost of up to 90 million US dollars.


    In terms of character design, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio accurately grasped the trend of society, placed female characters in a more important position, and broke the dominance of the family patrilineal line.


    is unique especially in the image design of the characters.


    The character design in the film is very interesting, which is neither different from the exaggerated appearance of general cartoons, nor is it completely realistic.


    Those prehistoric cavemen were made very strong and looked like a wall.


    Moreover, female styling¡ªsuch as the heroine Aipu, who has strong thighs and sturdy calves¡ªis very different from the way in many cartoons that specifically refine the legs of female characters.


    The animal characters in ¡¡¡¡ have the huge successful experience of the minions. Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio mainly highlights the animal characters-cute!


    Those weird animal characters should be different from real animals, but they should not be exaggerated to be too wild.


    The role of a cute person can become a hot spot for peripheral sales.


    This animated feature film can be said to be full of highlights. An American football hunting game that just opened is enough to arouse the interest of the audience and firmly press them on the theater.


    In addition, the values ??of the film are naturally pleasing. Although very old-fashioned, they are the most pleasing type in the world.


    family! family! Still family!


    No one can deny the importance of home. The family is the foundation of human society and emotions. The familiar family relationship has been exaggerated with humor in the background of primitive times.


    The reaction of primitive people to new things is also an outstanding part of the film.


    This is a movie suitable for the whole family to watch. Children can see themselves who are rebellious and hungry for new things. Parents will resonate with primitive people who don¡¯t know how to communicate with children but love them deeply. Old people can Enjoy the warmth of the family from the film.


    In the real world, every family has hard-to-read scriptures, and the problems are all sorts of strange, but most people always love their families.


    Of course, as the work of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio that has established its own style, the biggest feature of "Crazy Primitives" in terms of expression is still funny.


    The animation studio under Relativity Entertainment''s style is very different.


    Pixar moves to the left and Shahai animation moves to the right.


    This "Crazy Primitives" follows the usual animation style of Shahai Animation Studio. The characters are not beautiful or even ugly, but they are as cute as ever. The whole film is full of nonsense and funny. Unloading the burden of work and life, there is only one piece of relaxation left.


    As for depth, you don''t have to think about it. For the so-called depth, it is better to watch European art films.


    The in-depth animation film represents "Robot Walli". From its release in June to the lower end of North America, the global box office and commercial revenue created the lowest point since Pixar Studios entered the new century.


    Yes, the movie is very classic, even a masterpiece in the animated feature film.


    But for the film company, this result is not ideal.


    More than 200 million U.S. dollars of funds have been smashed, and the income is not as good as that of Shahai Entertainment''s investment of 60,000 to 70,000 U.S. dollars. As an investor, of course he will not be satisfied.


    Another point, there is no room or need to make a sequel to this conferred work.


    For the current Hollywood business operation model, this is a failure.


    With the help of the 3D popular wave driven by "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" in the market, Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio has also launched its signature through the "Little Yellow Man" series and "Kung Fu Panda", and this is also the first time this year. A true -3D animated feature film, "Crazy Primitives" has received enthusiastic response after its release, and the audience''s reputation has also been excellent.


    On the first weekend in North America, "Crazy Primitives" won $62.21 million in 4230 theaters, making a good start for Relativity Entertainment in the holiday season.


    Animated feature films have always been operating in the long-term, and most of them tend to be relatively stable. Although the next weekend after the release, they faced DreamWorks Animation Studio¡¯s "Madagascar 2", but ten days after the release, the North American box office still easily exceeded 100 million, reaching 11268 Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    The overall development of DreamWorks in the past two years has been relatively smooth, and it has also ushered in a box office hit in the field of animated films. With the good foundation laid by the first film, "Madagascar 2" has a big hit, with 63.1 million in the first weekend. Dollars are received.


    "Crazy Primitives" relied on a good audience reputation and strong publicity and distribution capabilities of Relativity Entertainment, and it was easy for the North American box office to exceed 200 million US dollars in the end.


    Due to the relatively low project investment of Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, the total cost of "www.novelhall.com~ Crazy Primitive" is only 150 million US dollars even if the publicity and distribution costs are included. The global box office is enough to achieve high profits. .


    Moreover, many character images in the film are also conducive to the sales of peripheral products.


    In this world, the peripheral products of animated feature films are becoming more and more cute and attractive.


    The former item is even more important than the latter.


    As Thanksgiving Day is approaching, more commercial films begin to be released together, and theaters will become crowded again. Some of the films are too long and gradually lack the audience¡¯s interest, so they have to go down the stage to free up enough screenings for new films. space.


    After half a year of screening of "Avatar", the audience gradually decreased, and few people bought tickets to enter the theater.


    Actually, since two months ago, the ordinary 2D version of "Avatar" has been uninterested, and it has been offline in theaters across the United States. It is now shown in 3D and IMAX3D theaters.


    But in this fast food era, it is obviously impossible for "Avatar" to realize "Titanic" in North American theaters for nearly a year.


    Cinema companies are not allowed, they also want profits.


    "Avatar" was completely offline from North American theaters and ended the screening trip with a record of $788.56 million.


    In the international market, similar to the "Titanic" ten years ago, the overseas box office is nearly three times that of North America, and the global box office is currently as high as US$2.756 billion.


    The overseas journey of this film is far from over. Some overseas markets have just joined the ranks of screenings. The global box office will eventually exceed 2.8 billion US dollars.

 Chapter 1116： key

    "Since "Alien 2", James Cameron has established a cooperative relationship with Twentieth Century Fox."


    In the Fox Tower office, James Murdoch, who has completely shifted the focus of work from London to Los Angeles, asked Tom Belk, the chairman of the film company: "After that, I collaborated with "Terminator 2", "True Lies" and "Titanic" and all succeeded."


    His eyes were extremely sharp: "With such a foundation in hand, why did James Cameron switch to Relativity Entertainment in "Avatar"?"


    A few drops of sweat rolled off Tom Belk¡¯s forehead, and he said, ¡°James Cameron refused to cooperate with us again.¡± He knew that this kind of pot said that he could not recite anything, so he quickly pushed on others: ¡°As early as May. Six years ago, Ronan Anderson had contact with James Cameron and sponsored the filming of the James Cameron documentary. At that time, all Hollywood did not know about the existence of "Avatar". When we get the news, we will contact you. By the time James Cameron, the joint project has been poached by Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment."


    This passage implements one purpose throughout the passage. The 20th Century Fox and James Cameron did not continue their cooperation. It was not the film company''s fault. It was Ronan''s sinister digging.


    In fact, this is not wrong, because Ronan can reach a cooperation with James Cameron, and his efforts to discredit 20th Century Fox is also an important reason.


    Of course, the slander is a bit exaggerated, mainly because James Cameron recalled the various unhappiness that happened with Twentieth Century Fox when he was shooting "Titanic."


    How could James Murdoch not understand this, he pondered slightly, and said: "What we missed is a project with a global box office of nearly 3 billion U.S. dollars and short-term profits that may reach 2 billion U.S. dollars!"


    Tom Belk and Jim Pross on the other side did not answer the conversation. They couldn''t figure out James Murdoch''s thoughts for a while, and were unwilling to speak casually.


    But in their eyes, this thing can¡¯t really be blamed on Twentieth Century Fox. Film cooperation is a two-way choice. Ronan Anderson acted earlier and faster. James Cameron was willing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment. Twentieth Century Fox did not. Method.


    You can¡¯t just put the director under house arrest in a hotel like Harvey Weinstein did not achieve the goal?


    That is the way to deal with overseas directors or producers. Like Hollywood directors, there are basically labor unions behind them. Who dares to do this?


    James Murdoch didn¡¯t settle the accounts, he said in a more emphatic tone: ¡°Now discussing "Avatar" is not about who is responsible, but to remind you that some projects and profitability, if we work more carefully, we will be more proactive. At one point, you won¡¯t slip away."


    "I have an unshirkable responsibility." Tom Belk is not stupid, and immediately said: "It''s because I didn''t do my job well."


    Jim Pross then said: "I also have a responsibility.


    James Murdoch waved his hand and said: "You can''t blame you, a director at the level of James Cameron, who has the initiative to cooperate." He still had a bit of pain: "Unfortunately "Avatar"..."


    The profit of a movie like Relativity Entertainment is higher than that of 20th Century Fox¡¯s one-year hard work in the film business!


    If you say you don''t envy or your heartache, they are all false, especially the film director is James Cameron, who has been cooperating with Twentieth Century Fox for a long time.


    Since last year, the business performance of 20th Century Fox''s film business has been poor, especially for the first-line large-scale production projects, almost one failed in the release.


    This makes James Murdoch even more regretful about missing "Avatar".


    "Well, "Avatar" will not say much. After all, this is already a project of another company." James Murdoch is a man of great things. He suppressed the regret and unhappiness in his heart and turned to today''s topic: " Some time ago, news was circulating that George Lucas was going to retire and sell Lucasfilm."


    Tom Belk said: "The news of George Lucas'' retirement is clear. I personally asked Spielberg last week and got a definite answer."


    James Murdoch asked: "What about Lucasfilm?"


    "It is basically certain that George Lucas wants to sell Lucasfilm." The person who took the call this time was Jim Prolos. He looked a little serious: "According to the latest news, a group of Relativity Entertainment has I was in secret contact with representatives of Lucasfilm, and it has been a while."


    Tom Belk frowned. He didn''t know if it was subconscious or intentional. He immediately vomited: "Relativistic entertainment again?"


    James Murdoch was not disturbed and grasped the crux of the problem: "Did they reach an agreement?"


    Jim Prolos replied: "George Lucas himself has a certain tendency, but Lucasfilm also has multiple shareholders, and they have not yet reached an agreement for the time being."


    James Murdoch nodded slightly: "After all, this is a transaction involving billions of dollars. Personal relationships have a certain impact, but it is no longer the key. The shareholders of Lucasfilm, even George Lucas himself , We must maximize the benefits."


    Tom Belk said: "Twentieth Century Fox has always been the publisher of the "Star Wars" series and has significant interests in this series. Relativity Entertainment has not a good relationship with us. If Lucasfilm falls into Relativity Entertainment In the hands, 20th Century Fox may add a lot of new troubles."


    Jim Prolos thought of the "X-Men" series and the "Fantastic Four" series that are still in trouble, and said: "It''s not possible, but certain."


    Hearing the words of these two people, James Murdoch instantly had an idea, saying: "The "Star Wars" series is of great value. If the "Star Wars" movie can be restarted..."


    Tom Belk opened his eyes unconsciously: "Although the prequel trilogy of George Lucas and the comics of the past year have made Star Wars fans extremely dissatisfied, if a new movie comes out, I think I should pay There will be a large number of viewers buying it, and even if the income is not as good as "Revenge of the Sith," it will not be much lower."


    Jim Pross slowly nodded: "Yes, the possibility in this regard is great."


    James Murdoch pondered for a moment, and said: "Jim, you have a close relationship with Lucasfilm, continue to listen to Lucasfilm and Relativity Entertainment''s progress! And..."


    He slowly said: "Twentieth Century Fox sends out an invitation to acquire Lucasfilm!"


    "Okay!" Jim Prolos first responded, and then asked: "But our resources, along with News Corporation, are placed on Time Warner''s side."


    James Murdoch shook his head: "Time Warner''s side is about to end, and the acquisition cannot be successful."


    Having said that, he thought of his stubborn father. He was a little depressed for a while. News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox spent too much resources on Time Warner. Now they hold a batch of Time Warner shares, but the acquisition cannot continue. The economic crisis caused Warner''s stock price to fall, and a large amount of funds from the two companies were temporarily locked in Warner, which was a waste of resources.


    Especially in the twentieth century, Fox first drew funds to acquire Warner stocks, and then large-scale film projects failed one after another. It also encountered the divestment of investment institutions and bank loans, coupled with the general environmental situation brought about by the economic crisis. The situation is really not optimistic.


    Perhaps Lucasfilm is the key to breaking the predicament.


    In mid-November, News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox jointly convened a press conference to announce the withdrawal of the takeover offer for Time Warner.


    Subsequently, Rupert Murdoch accepted a TV interview, claiming: ¡°Time Warner¡¯s management and its board of directors have always refused to negotiate with us to discuss our extremely high-profile acquisition offer. In addition, since the announcement of our acquisition proposal, Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s stock price has been falling. It seems that this transaction is not very attractive to 20th Century Fox shareholders."


    This means that the Murdoch family''s expansion plan has encountered a major setback.


    Ronan received more detailed information. Time Warner¡¯s internal anti-acquisition factions have always had an overwhelming advantage. Although News Corp and 20th Century Fox are aggressive and attacked on the stock market, they also invested heavily in acquiring a group of shareholders. However, Time Warner would rather prepare a poison pill plan than compromise.


    Another point is that the American entertainment media industry does not want News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s acquisition of Time Warner to succeed. This means the birth of a super giant. After all, the two are not pure film and television entertainment companies like Relativity Entertainment. The industry is also at the forefront of the industry.


    Therefore, with many companies quietly exerting influence and Time Warner''s vigorous lobbying, the Washington authorities intervened in the acquisition, including the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, through their respective channels, to the News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox. The attitude of opposition Although the Washington government is called a group of pigs in the public and the media, they are not real pigs. No company can ignore political factors, otherwise there will be no So many capitals and groups speculate in politics.


    Rupert Murdoch¡¯s attempt ended in failure, and it seemed that it had little impact on the big business News Corporation and 20th Century Fox.


    However, there is one aspect that cannot be ignored. The large sums of funds of the two companies cannot be withdrawn in time.


    As a close follower, Ronan has been collecting relevant information in all aspects in order to keep abreast of the latest developments.


    In addition to Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation, there is also Lucasfilm. After nearly three months of contact between Relativity Entertainment and Lucasfilm, the progress had been relatively smooth, but the spoiler appeared without surprise.


    Although the contact has always been conducted in a very small range of secrets, Lucasfilm is not a small company, and relevant information cannot be kept secret for a long time.


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 Chapter 1117： Development will mature

    In the Presidio district of San Francisco, the Letterman Digital Art Center was newly built in 2005, and Lucasfilm''s headquarters is located here.


    This company was founded by George Lucas in 1971. The most famous work is the Star Wars series, but it also has other major productions, such as the Indiana Jones series and American style paintings.


    Lucasfilm is a leader in visual effects, sound effects and computer animation in the film industry.


    But today, Lucasfilm faces an inflection point, because the company''s founder and actual controller George Lucas has decided to retire and sell his shares in Lucasfilm.


    The executives of Lucasfilm have hesitated in recent months, even George Lucas is no exception. After all, the decision to sell the company is good, but selling a good price is not easy.


    "Talk about it."


    In the conference room, George Lucas slowly said, "After talking for so long, what do you think?"


    Michael Zhou, who serves as the chief operating officer, then said: "As far as the contact with Relativity Entertainment, they are very sincere and willing to take over Lucasfilm in its entirety, and to ensure the stability of Lucasfilm."


    The person next to him echoed: "Ronan Anderson is currently the best film operator in Hollywood. He has the ability to continue to lead Lucasfilm forward."


    This is also in line with George Lucas'' intentions.


    Another person answered: "The initial price of $3.6 billion for Relativity Entertainment is also above our bottom line, and this is the first price to be offered, and there will be talks later."


    George Lucas nodded slowly, Ronan¡¯s offer was reasonable, and the two sides will have to negotiate. The 3.6 billion US dollars is not the final price.


    President Jones Kent, who has been silent all the time, suddenly said: "I received an acquisition offer here. Twentieth Century Fox expressed a strong interest."


    Everyone looked at Jones Kent. Jones Kent took a bag of documents and asked the assistants to send it to every executive in the venue. At the same time, they said: "Jim Pros of Twentieth Century Fox called me. And sent an official letter."


    George Lucas picked up the file and briefly scanned it aside, temporarily without any intention to speak.


    "Twentieth Century Fox?" Michael Zhou was full of misgivings: "Didn''t they want to acquire Time Warner? Why are they suddenly interested in Lucasfilm?"


    Jones-Kent smiled and said: "It''s not surprising that Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox have a lot of cooperation. The "Star Wars" series of films are all released by Twentieth Century Fox. Both parties have shared interests and A good foundation for cooperation will maximize your advantages if you become a family."


    This remark caused many people to think, after all, Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox have cooperated for nearly 30 years.


    "But 20th Century Fox is not doing well these days." Michael Zhou said of what he knew: "The acquisition of Time Warner failed and paid a considerable price. 20th Century Fox..."


    He looked to Jones Kent: "Do they still have enough funds to buy Lucasfilm? All shareholders want cash, not a contract that can only be fulfilled in the future."


    Jones-Kent took a peek at George Lucas, saw that he was still browsing the files, and said: "The introduction of Twentieth Century Fox, even if they are not strong enough, it also gives Relativity Entertainment an additional competitor. This can help Lu Cass Films won more favorable conditions."


    Regardless of other things, let''s put Twentieth Century Fox into the market first. James Murdoch promised that Twentieth Century Fox has a way to let the relativity entertainment get away from it.


    Jones-Kent added: "I suggest that you establish a communication channel with Twentieth Century Fox on this matter, and make it public when appropriate, and you can also put pressure on Relativity Entertainment."


    This is in the interest of everyone here, and no one opposes it.


    After some discussion, George Lucas said: "You are responsible for the specific operation. I only emphasize one point. If the bids are similar, our first choice is still relativistic entertainment."


    If the price is too high, he must also consider the entire Lucasfilm industry.


    Lucasfilm''s meeting soon dismissed, and related news soon appeared on the desk of Relativity Entertainment.


    Ronan and Robert Iger convened a meeting and did not take any action for the time being. For such a huge acquisition, patience is a necessary quality, and impatience is often counterproductive.


    Moreover, the secret investigations in the United Kingdom and the United States have never stopped. Relativity Entertainment is waiting for a better opportunity, and from the feedback from various sources, the opportunity will soon appear.


    But as far as Lucasfilm is concerned, Relativity Entertainment has huge advantages, especially in terms of funding.


    The team of Relativity Entertainment is also appropriately raising its bargaining chips. After all, this acquisition is still a matter of money.


    Thanksgiving Day is approaching, and this is also a schedule in the North American film market. Films will be released together. Walt Disney¡¯s family carnival "Thunder Dogs", 20th Century Fox¡¯s "Australia" and Lionsgate¡¯s "Very Human Vendor 3" ", all selected to start painting this weekend before Thanksgiving.


    "War Dogs of Thunder" is the first computer animation feature film after Disney Animation Studios announced the abolition of the hand-drawn animation department, which determines the future development of Disney Animation.


    "Australia" is not the dragon ball that Ronan gave to 20th Century Fox. They seem to be very superstitious about Nicole Kidman''s fame and appeal. Under the impetus of CAA''s Pat Kingsley, Nicole Kidd As the male and female protagonists, Man and Uncle Wolf Jackman invested 130 million US dollars to create this Australian version of Gone with the Wind.


    Needless to say, "Very Human Trafficker 3" is a French foreign product, a masterpiece of the prosperous beauty Guo Da-Statham.


    At the same time, Relativity Entertainment also has a movie released this weekend, "The Hunger Games" starring Gal Gadot.


    This weekend, except for "Very Human Trafficker 3" which is very weak, the other three films seem to be competitive.


    Among them, the investment of Relativity Entertainment is the lowest, and the production cost of "The Hunger Games" is only 60 million US dollars.


    However, with the momentum of "Twilight", Lindsay Bill''s long-established reputation, and the huge book fans attracted by the original, this dystopian youth idol movie has attracted the most attention.


    Compared with the previous movie, under Ronan¡¯s suggestion, Lindsay Bill, as the producer, strengthened the action scenes, and director Patty Jenkins was not a weakness in shooting action scenes.


    Then the role of the heroine is strengthened and become the absolute protagonist.


    The three-hundred-and-sixty-degree appearance without dead ends and the shots of super long-legged bow archery are also full of highlights.


    In the words of movie fans, it is indeed a good face, good legs and a good role. Katniss is definitely the biggest surprise of the whole film!


    Gal Gadot has also signed a long-term contract with Relativity Entertainment, and there is still a long time in the future to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.


    Compared with the average Hollywood actress, Gal Gadot''s appearance and appearance have a longer shelf life, and it is not a problem to star in the girl Katniss.


    The biggest problem with the former big cousin is that he is too mature. After all, Katniss is a sixteen-year-old girl. Perhaps the older cousin is deeply developed by many people. Katniss, who starred in her role, said that she was 25 years old and everyone believed it. .


    White actresses like the big cousin are very mature around the age of twenty, and they are a bit reluctant to say that they are fifteen or sixteen.


    This is very helpless. The fifteen and sixteen-year-old actors are often the most embarrassing group in Hollywood, just like many female stars who have been playing heroines until they are about forty years old and unwilling to retreat to supporting actress positions. , There are few plays and roles that can be accepted.


    Actors of this age, especially actresses, face very complicated situations. They play roles younger than their actual age. Hollywood has too many girl stars who are so cute that they are more competitive than them. Older roles are basically impossible; even if they are acting in a role that matches their own age, they have to face the competition of actresses who are eighteen or nineteen and even their early twenties, and the latter is better than them in terms of performance and mentality. The advantages are numerous.


    The content of the movie is also easily accepted by American audiences. It is simple and clear, and also has the nature of a youth idol.


    In the future North America, Parnham was built on a ruin, and its center, Kapite, was located in the middle of the twelve districts.


    Every year, the twelve districts are forced to send one boy and girl aged 12 to 18 to Kapite as a "tribute" to participate in the "Hunger Games."


    This is a cruel and terrifying contest between life and death. All tributes must be fought to death. The last survivor is the winner.


    Survival is the instinct of the 16-year-old Katniss. She relies on poaching and collecting wild fruits outside the fence of the 12th district to support her mother, sister and herself. When Katniss participated in the Hunger Games in place of the sister who won the ¡°Life and Death Lot¡±, she understood that it meant death for her. If she wanted to survive, she had to choose between humanity and survival, death and love~www.novelhall .com~ Regardless of whether it is a movie, it is very similar to the island country''s "Battle Royale". After the film has been opened on a large scale in the international market, the media on the island country will inevitably make comments and bombardments.


    But like Lionsgate before, Relativity Entertainment doesn''t care at all, and the opponent cannot win a transnational lawsuit.


    Companies in Hollywood, even with other companies in North America or the Western world, are very particular about copyright, but outside this range, the style is somewhat overbearing.


    For example, in the country of origin of "Battle Royale", how many Hollywood movies have been talked about plagiarizing their cartoons or other literary works, but few people over there initiate copyright lawsuits, and even if someone fights a copyright lawsuit, it is difficult to win.


    It can be said that for countries and regions that are not within the circle delineated by Hollywood, the rules of the game in Hollywood do not consider them at all.


    A circle that attaches great importance to copyright and contracts, but does not attach importance to copyright contracts in other countries and regions, this is not new in Hollywood.


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 Chapter 1118： Born in time

    When "Twilight" hit the box office last year, the industry had certain expectations for "The Hunger Games", not only because it came from the same author, but also because it was on the New York Times bestseller list. For a long time.


    The new era also needs movies and characters that fit this era.


    Female roles in this era also need to conform to the trend of social development.


    Katniss is such a movie role born in time.


    For a long time, women often have to make a trade-off between success and likability. Even in a society that advertises freedom and fairness like North America, the media and the public do not like women who boast about their high accomplishments.


    This situation has changed in recent years. Hollywood has begun to appear in some female self-improvement films, in which the heroine setting is no longer a cheerful stupid sister or a pure vase.


    In "The Hunger Games", Gal Gadot was built as a strong and independent character who does not rely on men. She has a brave heart that is completely different from traditional female characters. She also has a fitness player trained for long-term hunting. , So she not only participated in this cruel game on behalf of her sister, but also escaped with a bow and arrow and a special skill.


    Just as Ronan met Lindsay Bill¡¯s interview questions for the first time, this character from Lindsay Bill does not need a man to save, but will save men and the world.


    In the plot of the film, despite the help of male characters, Katniss himself is the key. With tenacious will and unyielding spirit, he not only destroys the trap designed by his opponent, but also saves a series of supporting actor and promotes feminism. The power is vividly displayed.


    More importantly, she became the spokesperson of class resistance in this world, exuding a spirit of resistance and freedom.


    Katniss not only struggled all the way, showing off his own independent and powerful spiritual characteristics, but also instigated the freedom of the whole people with the blood of salute at the critical moment.


    The new era needs new roles, and the vigorous development of the feminist movement also needs new spokespersons.


    Standing under the banner of freedom, Katniss shone with extraordinary light.


    Although the monkeys in animals are more free than these Americans living under the "Prism Gate", it does not prevent them from enjoying the freedom in movies.


    Like "Twilight", "The Hunger Games" has a large audience among teenagers, and compared to the pure Mary Su, this big heroine film that combines science fiction and action drama has a wider audience.


    Although there are strong competitors such as "Thunder Dogs", "Australia" and "Very Human Trafficker 3" in the same period, the first two are also first-line commercial productions with an investment of 100 million US dollars +, but "The Hunger Games" North America On the first day of the painting, everyone in the industry was stunned.


    This dystopian movie of youth idols and sci-fi action in addition to female protagonists, in one day on Friday, in 4122 theaters, got 67.26 million US dollars in box office.


    The popularity of "The Hunger Games" surpassed Relativity Entertainment''s most optimistic estimate.


    Ronan knew that this film had achieved great success and became the representative work of the big cousin in business, but he did not expect it to be such a powerful box office bomb.


    Because of the special experience, in Ronan''s eyes, "The Hunger Games" is not as exciting as "Battle Royale", but it has caught the hearts of North American audiences.


    Even if "The Hunger Games" does not have the high ticket price bonus of 3D movies, and only the 2D version is shown, it can''t stop the huge success of the movie.


    This also set a single-day box office record in the North American film market in November. Even the "Harry Potter" series did not get a single-day box office of 60 million US dollars in November.


    Other movies released during the same period, after the first day of screening, unfortunately became the backdrop for the success of The Hunger Games.


    The first is "Very Human Trafficker 3", a relatively popular action film series in the international market. Even if there is a flourishing beauty, the North American response has always been mediocre.


    The third sequel to North America only received $3.32 million on its first day.


    Then in "Australia" by 20th Century Fox, Nicole Kidman once again exposed the essence of box office poison.


    Last year, the production cost of "Golden Compass" in which she played the leading role was as high as 180 million US dollars, but the final box office in North America was only 70 million US dollars.


    The failure of this film also made New Line Pictures¡¯ plan to create a new magic trilogy after the "Lord of the Rings" series vanished, and Warner Bros., who controlled the purchase of New Line Pictures, was extremely dissatisfied with such a huge loss. Directly ousting Robert Shay from office, New Line Pictures has since lost its independence and become a subsidiary wholly controlled by Warner Bros.


    Nicole Kidman''s commercial films after winning the Oscar for Best Actress, one after another, are on the street. No one knows what the 20th Century Fox thinks. In such a super giant, invited She as the heroine.


    Perhaps the Australian version of Gone with the Wind needs an Australian actress.


    Having said that, Hollywood has not been able to hold up a commercial production of Australian actress at all, and another well-known Cate Blanchett has never carried a major commercial movie.


    "Australia" was even worse than "Golden Compass". The first day it was released in North America, it only received $2.26 million.


    Although it is only the first day of the show, this figure has fully proved that "Australia" has no salvation value.


    From "A Fairy Wife", to "The Golden Compass", and then to "Australia", Nicole Kidman performed the Oscar Queen''s curse almost perfectly, and achieved three consecutive hits in commercial films.


    Generally women are like this, even if they are first-line women, their careers are basically going to end, just like Halle Berry.


    But Nicole Kidman is not ordinary and will be very active in the future. Don''t worry about the problem of exposure, anyway, you can rely on the presence of whip corpses.


    As long as Tom Cruise is still popular, Nicole Kidman is still a very active star in Hollywood, and there will be no shortage of attention.


    In contrast, Walt Disney''s "Thunder Dogs" is the best box office record among the three competing films of "The Hunger Games", with a gross of $7.03 million on its first day of release, ranking second on Friday''s single-day box office chart.


    The ranking is good, but the box office numbers are not ideal.


    Walt Disney invested 150 million US dollars on the production of "Thunder Dogs" alone. It wants to revive the brilliance of Disney Animation Studios, so that Disney Animation can truly realize the transformation of computer animation.


    But the first part of the plan fell into the pit, and it was still difficult to climb out.


    The most capable and traditional animation production team of Disney Animation Studios has been transferred to Relativity Entertainment for various reasons such as the previous civil strife and neglect of Disney and established a new Princess Animation Studio.


    Today''s Disney animation wants to re-emerge, the difficulty is several times or even more than ten times.


    Relativity entertainment has taken the path of Disney. Disney does not say that there is no way to go, but it can only go on other roads, but other roads are full of hardships.


    "The Hunger Games" is a big box office, and its reputation is better than that of "Twilight", which is also a teenage movie.


    The film was naturally highly rated by the audience with fans as the mainstream group, and it was also given an A rating. Among them, 16-year-old teenagers even gave A+; in the eyes of film critics, Rotten Tomatoes had a percentage. The freshness of 85 and the MetaCritic media review of 72 points also prove that positive reviews are the majority.


    Facts have also proved that whether a film will get a good reputation is sometimes not directly related to the quality of the film.


    Many older film practitioners can''t understand why such a film with a plot, thought, structure, and even an actor''s performance is not so brilliant, why can it get such a high box office?


    Perhaps, the survey data of Embassy Pictures can explain the problem. In the first day of "The Hunger Games" in North America, women accounted for nearly 70%.


    Just like the "Twilight" series, whether it is the script, film production, or promotion, the positioning of "The Hunger Games" is clear enough to accurately grasp the mainstream tastes of the target audience, and this part of the audience is in the movie market. Occupies the majority position, enough to guarantee the audience base of "The Hunger Games".


    "The Hunger Games" has revealed the characteristics of fan movies, and inevitably brought the defects of fan movies.


    On Saturday, the film¡¯s single-day box office began to decline, and even fell by more than 20%, with 50.39 million US dollars in that day.


    Even so, "The Hunger Games" still created the November opening record of North American film history!


    Over the three days of the weekend, the film was in 4122 theaters, with a revenue of $152.54 million, and it came to the top of the North American box office rankings with a crushing attitude!


    Compared to cost, it is said to be a box office explosion.


    Other films of the same period unfortunately became victims.


    "Very Human Trafficker 3" is not bad in overseas films in North America, and the box office of 9.03 million US dollars is not low.


    "War Dogs of Thunder" can''t support Walt Disney''s plan to revive Disney animation, and only received $25.12 million in the first weekend and three days.


    "Australia" is the most miserable, only 10.98 million US dollars in the opening weekend, compared with 130 million US dollars in production costs ~ www.novelhall.com ~ 20th Century Fox is another big hit.


    Nicole Kidman is under the Oscar curse, and Hugh Jackman seems to be doomed to leave Wolverine and rush on the street.


    Behind the success of "The Hunger Games" is the pain and sorrow of Fox''s failure in the 20th century.


    Counting a few dragon balls, from last summer to now, 20th Century Fox has had five first-line major productions.


    Even the big companies in Hollywood started vomiting blood in pain.


    The success of "The Hunger Games" had a huge impact.


    The major entertainment media have used "unbelievable" and "box office miracle" to describe this film. Even if Relativity Entertainment does not need to do more work, they are willing to use large articles on the front page to describe this incredible film. Youth Videos


    And the flexible-minded filmmakers gradually feel that the age of youth films is coming.


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 Chapter 1119： The most critical ring

    Thanksgiving Day is approaching. Before the start of the holiday, Lindsay Bill, who has served as the producer of "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" one after another, returned to Los Angeles from the location set to discuss new youth film plans with Ronan.


    In the office, Ronan glanced at Lindsay Bill and asked, "I heard that "Fifty Shadows of Gray" is selling very well?"


    Lindsay Bill lifted the eyes of her delicate cheek and replied: "Yes, it has entered the top ten of the New York Times bestseller list." She thought for a moment, and then said in detail: "This series, If you calculate the sales of e-books, you are already the champion of the ranking, but the current bestseller list does not count e-books, only the sales of traditional paper books."


    Ronan waved his hand and said, "It doesn''t matter."


    Lindsay Bill added: "For now, on the Internet, the electronic version of "Fifty Shades of Gray" can be sold every two seconds. According to Random House''s statistics and expectations, by 2010 In 2012, the sales of the entire series are expected to reach about 100 million copies."


    "In this case, it already has the value of the adaptation." Ronan said slowly: "The readers alone can support the box office of the adaptation."


    Lindsay Bill has been in Hollywood for many years and has been accustomed to the ups and downs. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. She directly said: "Beyond the book fans, the abuse plot will attract a large number of Stockholm patients or potential patients. According to medical data, The number of people in this area is huge."


    She thought about it, and added: "If you shoot with a large-scale plot, it will attract a large number of ordinary audiences."


    Ronan knows very well that regardless of how this kind of film is made, the scale cannot be comparable to the art film of San Fernando Valley, but the appeal of the two is completely different. This kind of commercial film that is shown in theaters is so serious. There is an indescribable attraction to movie fans.


    If two Hollywood stars appear in the lens, the attraction will double.


    For example, once Hollywood so-and-so, photos and videos exposed by celebrities like Big Cousin, no matter their appearance or body, can they be comparable to the top female artists in San Fernando Valley?


    But the art photos and videos of those female artists, the general public will not watch them again after seeing them once, but what about those of Hollywood so-and-so? The clarity of the batch is worrying, and the scale is not particularly large. It is estimated that many people still look at it over and over and enjoy it.


    The psychological feeling is completely different.


    Ronan asked Lindsay Bill: "You are in charge of the books for "Twilight," "The Hunger Games," and "Fifty Shadows of Gray". You are responsible for the books, and you are also responsible for the movies. What are your plans behind?"


    "The "Twilight" series has entered the final stage of filming." Lindsay Bill said roughly: "According to our plan, "Lunar Eclipse" and the two "Breaking Dawn" were filmed together to avoid the actors'' age. The impossibility brought about. At the latest in the middle of next year, I will be able to end all production of the two parts of "Breaking Dawn". In addition to the continued execution of "The Hunger Games", I can also operate "Fifty Shadows of Gray."


    As a producer, Lindsay Bill controls the production of two series at the same time, and feels that she is still within the tolerance range, and no one knows these three series better than her.


    Ronan thought about it briefly and said, "Yes, you can control the specific progress." He reminded: "We must grasp the scale."


    Lindsay Bill nodded and said: "I have specifically measured that the film will be released on the largest scale of R-level. The key to the success or failure of this film is also the measure. Also, I have carefully considered the choice of actors and invited first-line stars. It''s impossible not to be big. Ordinary actors are unattractive. The best choice is a second-tier Hollywood star with a relatively large reputation."


    Ronan praised: "Linsey, you have grasped the most critical part of this project."


    Lindsay Bill smiled and said, "I plan to find actors who are model-born...how do you say, they have an advantage in this kind of movie."


    This point of view is very correct. Many Hollywood actresses have so-called temperament and aura that are supported by clothes, and they are really ordinary when they take off their clothes.


    In contrast, models have obvious advantages in this regard.


    Of course, it''s not the traditional female model in Europe, no one likes to see the skinny and scary appearance on the screen.


    Lindsay Bill said: "The first choice for the heroine is Candice Swanepoel. I have already contacted her once."


    Ronan didn''t mean to interfere: "You can figure it out."


    For this type of film, good-looking men and beautiful women are a must.


    Lindsay Bill said at this time: "I talked to George the other day. If the film adaptation of "Fifty Shadows of Gray" goes well and the results are good after the release, we plan to plan another related series, Netflix Also very interested in streaming."


    Ronan nodded: "Yes."


    Why doesn''t it feel like Netflix streaming has gone on a large scale?


    Okay, web dramas or something, no one watches them when the scale is small.


    Even if the content of Huang Bao''s drama is poor, there is always a certain survival market.


    As time goes by, the dramas on Netflix streaming media are inevitably affected by the Internet, which is a carrier platform, and the scale is gradually getting bigger.


    Of course, these are basically changes to ensure the quality of the drama.


    For example, in "Game of Thrones", it is normal for several major female characters to get naked every day, and the British actresses who play Long Ma are also like the ones in them, constantly using women''s own advantages to gather licking dogs to work.


    To some extent, the process of Long Ma''s power building is like an interpretation of "a story of a goddess and her licking dogs".


    The whole series seems to be murderous and ruthless, killing all the characters mercilessly, but in the hero and heroine, there can be no more hangings.


    In the previous drama, the process of Daenerys''s rise was like opening a plug-in, but it was so awkward that Ma Wang would jump out to curse.


    "Spartacus" has also landed on the Netflix streaming platform. The scale of this show is larger, and the plot is basically no. Except for killing, it is grass, but the subscription volume is quite high. Many people have watched the first season. , Are urging to release the second season quickly.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment has also prepared a series for Netflix streaming media, the scale is equivalent to HBO''s late-night drama, called "Pleasure and Pain", the heroine is Malena Morgan, who just debuted in "Attic" this year. The director is the famous Zalman King.


    The director has many famous works, such as the famous "Red Shoes" series.


    "Wild Orchid" is a recognized classic movie.


    In addition, the "Sunshine Girl" written by Lindsay Bill and directed by David Fincher has been well received in the market. After entering the DVD market, it has long been ranked among the top ten DVD sales and rental lists. According to Embassy Pictures According to the first-line survey data, Shahai Entertainment is also preparing to adapt this movie into a series, focusing on the huge group of special practitioners behind the heroine Sasha.


    In this era, whether it is real or fake, we all know that there is such a special industry group, and there are more and more practitioners, and even many people have other seemingly good jobs.


    The reason behind this is very complicated. Some people may be compelled to do so, but it is not difficult to find out that it is better to stand up than to make money when lying down.


    This kind of phenomenon is contagious, and a person who drives the surrounding area, surrounds a person entering the water, and surrounds a piece of water in the river.


    After all, this is not a good phenomenon.


    But it is definitely not them that are more shameless, but some pretending to be deaf and dumb, as if a saint generally unaware, but with a recorder and a video camera, quietly undercover interviews and video recordings, and when the other party moves, they refuse in shock. , Call the police, and then publish the collection fee on TV or other media...


    Such people are not uncommon, just like Batman fighting evil in the dark night of Gotham.


    Ronan has watched the "Sunshine Girl" script adapted by Shahai Entertainment based on the massive data collected by Lindsay Bill and David Fincher. There are similar plots in it, compared with those hidden in the dark. , Those men are more greedy.


    For the sake of the authenticity of the series, Netflix is ??also doing related work, asking for real cases through advertising, and then authorizing the adaptation.


    Many people are willing to lie down and make money, so naturally they don''t mind selling their experience and making a profit.


    Frankly speaking, let alone a certain state or county, or the entire Los Angeles, even a small satellite city, there are quite a lot of practitioners hiding in the dark.


    They may not be as high-end as Sarah in "Sunshine Girl", but they also have their own target customer groups, thus realizing the dream of high income.


    It''s a pity that these people may be relatively easy to get money, and they are often profligate. Many people have poor brains and don''t know how to transform to the direction of an agent. When they are old and faded, they often end in a bleak way.


    Those who can successfully transform into a brokerage may earn more and their careers will last longer.


    Some of them are very aura, and even amass huge wealth.


    For example, Heidi-Freise and Michelle Braun, who were once famous in Hollywood, also got up step by step and almost monopolized the high-end market in Hollywood. It is said that even Leonardo DiCaprio and Cardio Mellon Diaz has enjoyed the "escort" service provided by the latter.


    However, Heidi-Freise and Michelle Braun went to jail one after another. The latter was trapped by the FBI pretending to be a customer for "fishing". The former probably thought that the illegal income earned was not taxed, and concealed actual income and taxes for several years. Was directly approached by the Internal Revenue Service.


    The results can be imagined for people who can be targeted by the IRS.


    Illegal income must also be taxed. This is a lesson learned by American criminal organizations in exchange for blood and tears.


    Supported by a large number of practitioners, Shahai Entertainment¡¯s related adaptations do not lack material. Related dramas will be available on the Netflix streaming platform as soon as next year to meet the audience face to face.


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 Chapter 1120： opportunity

    Before Thanksgiving, a major event related to Relativity Entertainment took place in the United States. Ronan and the entire group of companies have invested in Washington politics for many years and got a good result.


    In the election of the U.S. Commander in November, the result of the vote count showed that Heitan was elected as the 44th U.S. Commander with 349 to 163 electoral votes. He will take over Washington on Commander''s Day on January 20 next year. The falling cherry blossom axe has become a new generation of vampire hunters and terminator of the old gods.


    This also means that the plan being implemented by Relativity Entertainment will have much less political resistance.


    With the coming of classmate Hei Tan, the White Left movement in the United States also reached a peak.


    Americans who look forward to freedom are about to usher in so-called freedom. Facts in the future will prove that these barbarous growth of so-called freedom will make some people lose their basic minds and become veritable brain damage.


    Especially Hollywood stars, there will be a large number of brain-disabled actors, fully interpreting the promise as "free", so life can be thrown away.


    Compared with the turbulent US economic situation, although the Hollywood industry circle is also facing many difficulties, it is generally better. Whenever there is an economic crisis, the entertainment industry will always rise.


    With the development of the times, although this association is gradually becoming smaller, it has not completely disappeared.


    Compared to Hollywood, industries such as real estate, finance, and insurance have been flooded with dumplings.


    Even in this bad world, the United States is still a mess now. After the black charcoal student takes office next year, life will not be easy. The assistance of the Washington government will fall into the hands of large capital groups, unlike ordinary people. How much does it matter.


    Relativity entertainment has not been greatly affected. As many people¡¯s wealth has shrunk, Ronan¡¯s net worth continues to rise steadily.


    The total market value of Netflix has exceeded 150 billion US dollars, which is still dragged down by the economic crisis, otherwise it may exceed 200 billion US dollars this year.


    Apple, Google, and Amazon are relatively less affected by the economic crisis.


    Amazon''s business is less affected by Relativity Entertainment, and its development has been very smooth. It is currently the largest online shopping site in the United States.


    Apple launched the second generation this year, and the name of the kidney machine is gradually being established.


    Although Google lost Android, other businesses were not affected, and it is still the number one search engine on the Internet.


    Ronan invested in these three companies that year and got rich returns.


    Although human flesh dumplings are raining everywhere in the United States, it will not affect the happy life of capitalists.


    This year¡¯s Thanksgiving is different from last year. Jessica Felton arranged a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey in accordance with the tradition of most American families.


    "This is our second Thanksgiving together."


    At the table, Jessica Felton ate a small slice of turkey meat that Ronan had chopped up, and raised the wine glass and gestured to Ronan across the table: "My dear, I wish you success in your career."


    Ronan picked up the wine glass and touched Jessica Felton lightly: "I wish you happiness."


    The two looked at each other and slowly drank a glass of wine.


    Ronan went on to cut the turkey, and then sent it to Jessica Felton, and put some special sauce for her, and said: "Try this, the chef¡¯s latest secret recipe is made from Himalayas. Alpine rock salt."


    Jessica Felton forks a small slice of turkey meat, dips it in some sauce, and takes a light bite. It has a salty texture.


    She shook her head slightly, put down the remaining half of turkey, and said, "I''ll use cherry sauce."


    Ronan is not reluctant, everyone''s tastes are different.


    Jessica Felton took a sip from the water glass and said, "I still can''t adapt to the secret oriental sauce, especially the hemp..." She paused slightly, and asked, "Is it that way?"


    Ronan nodded: "Yes, there is sesame oil in it."


    Jessica Felton said directly: "I think it would be better to change to cream."


    "Cream?" Ronan couldn''t understand the taste of butter in the barbecue dipping sauce consisting of salt, cumin and sesame sauce.


    It feels too beautiful to imagine.


    Jessica Felton said: "I went to Mr. Zhou for a Chinese meal with Lindsay a few days ago, and they used a lot of cream in their meals, for example, a dish called..."


    I have been with Ronan for a long time, and Jessica Felton can also say a few simple Chinese words: "Yes, the dish called Gongbao Chicken, with cream as the main seasoning, tastes quite good, I And Lindsay have a deep memory."


    Ronan smiled: "You like it."


    There are too many regional differences in catering. If the so-called original flavor goes to other regions, it may be rejected because of surprise, and certain improvements are inevitable.


    Just as Western food will be localized in the East.


    There were only Jessica Felton and Ronan in the restaurant. Jessica Felton asked while eating: "How are the preparations over there?"


    Ronan simply said: "The UK has collected more, and the US has a lot. The situation is the same as before, and it is more serious than we expected. In addition, the evidence regarding the two of us has also made progress."


    Jessica Felton said: "It''s better to end quickly, always in fear."


    Ronan smiled: "Don''t worry, everything is prepared and there will be no problems."


    "I heard that Twentieth Century Fox intervened in the acquisition of Lucasfilm?" Jessica Felton asked curiously.


    Ronan simply said: "Not only 20th Century Fox, like Sony Columbia Pictures and Paramount Pictures also expressed interest. This is a business transaction. My friendship with George Lucas can allow him to When the conditions are similar, I tend to promote the theory of relativity entertainment. But when it comes to billions of dollars in transactions, personal transactions cannot be the key to controlling transactions."


    From the very beginning of this matter, Ronan knew that it was impossible to simply get Lucasfilm. Lucasfilm was for its own benefit, and it was impossible to just sell himself to Relativity Entertainment.


    A multi-billion-dollar company will inevitably have twists and turns from contact to the final completion of the acquisition. It is normal to have competitors. After all, this is Lucasfilm which has the copyright of the "Star Wars" series.


    But Relativity Entertainment is definitely at the forefront of all companies, and has now begun formal negotiations with Lucasfilm.


    Frankly speaking, because of the economic crisis, the financial advantage of Relativity Entertainment is very obvious.


    Take the 20th Century Fox, the most likely competitor, for example. Relativity Entertainment does not even need to do other actions. The acquisition of Lucasfilm alone can overwhelm 20th Century Fox with its financial advantage.


    Twentieth Century Fox is one of the top big companies in Hollywood. However, with News Corporation¡¯s acquisition of Time Warner, the first-line major production projects have failed successively, and they have encountered the divestment of investment institutions and bank loans. If you do not want the company¡¯s capital chain to break, In a short period of time, nearly four billion U.S. dollars can not be provided.


    Other major Hollywood companies have also suffered money shortages due to the economic crisis, and have cut off or postponed many film and drama projects.


    In contrast, because of Ronan''s relationship, Relativity Entertainment has already prepared capital reserves and was not greatly affected by the economic crisis.


    This economic crisis is also the best opportunity for relativity entertainment. Many capital groups and large companies in the United States are overwhelmed and will not focus too much energy on Hollywood.


    For example, many capital groups on Wall Street are either eager to get rid of the financial crisis or are busy with transformation, and some are applying for bankruptcy protection.


    A dozen or twenty times leverage is a routine operation for many Wall Street companies. Wall Street¡¯s frantic speculation in the financial industry is also one of the biggest incentives for this economic crisis.


    To a certain extent, the uncontrolled expansion of Wall Street''s financial power has broken the symmetrical relationship between knowledge and capital that should have power and responsibility.


    Someone once said that the history of no other place in the world will repeat itself so frequently and uniformly like Wall Street history.


    Plunging, skyrocketing, fusing, selling, stamping, closing...


    This is a financial tsunami and a financial crisis. The global stock market has been pushed into an era of great volatility.


    Financial drugs are addictive and crazy for them.


    After dinner, Ronan and Jessica Felton went to the garden for three short periods, and then went directly to the bedroom upstairs.


    Jessica Felton has been busy working on "Fast and Furious 5" at Pinewood Studios in London, England for some time recently, and only returned to Los Angeles this morning. The two have not seen each other for a long time, so they can only express their passion in the simplest and most direct way .


    Both of them are energetic, and the accumulated feelings and longings also need suitable venting channels.


    Ronan walked into the bathroom while Jessica Felton was still in the shower.


    Facing Ronan, Jessica Felton reminded: "My dear, I am not in a safe period."


    Ronan responded with action: "It''s okay."


    Jessica Felton reminded again: "What if I win the bid?"


    Ronan said casually: "We will get married when we win the bid When a man said, of course Jessica Felton would not take it seriously, but he did not stop it anymore. A simple repetitive statement.


    Jessica Felton did not stay longer in Los Angeles. After the three-day holiday, she returned to London. Not only "Fast and Furious 5", she also started some preliminary work for the preparation of "Weakness".


    Another awards season in North America has kicked off. Relativity Entertainment has no other award-winning work except for Pixar¡¯s pre-determined best animated feature film "Robot Walle". The hottest work in this awards season is Harvey- "Reader" by Weinstein and Kate Winslet.


    In early December, on the second weekend after the release of "The Hunger Games" in North America, another new film by Relativity Entertainment was released.


    This is also one of the gains of the Disney project of Relativity Entertainment, based on the Disney classic animated feature film adaptation of the live-action fairy tale film "Beauty and the Beast" of the same name.


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 Chapter 1121： frenzied

    Strictly speaking, "Beauty and the Beast" is the second installment in the real-life fairy tale film series of Relativity Entertainment. As the beginning, "Alice in Wonderland" was released in the summer file. With the help of the 3D wave led by "Avatar", it achieved great success.


    To this day, the North American box office of "Alice in Wonderland" is as high as 368.94 million U.S. dollars. Since overseas screenings have not yet ended, the world''s final box office is bound to exceed 1.1 billion U.S. dollars.


    The popularity of this live-action fairy tale movie also drove the attention of "Beauty and the Beast", and the live-action film production and promotion of "Beauty and the Beast" are all based on the classic animated feature film.


    Relativity Entertainment has long obtained relevant authorization from Walt Disney, so there is no need to worry about copyright disputes.


    Once Hollywood, real-life classic fairy tale movies are a major development trend. Whether those movies are black, adult, or start anew, or intersect stories, it is not difficult to see that Hollywood is a commercial "story source". Sexual rewriting.


    What "Beauty and the Beast" restores is not a fairy tale, but the classic animated feature film.


    Since the release of the trailer, this live-action fairy tale movie has set off a wave after another on the Internet. The trailer has been viewed on Netflix video and Netflix sharing, with a record number of views of 62 million in 24 hours. .


    Movie fans were surprised to find that the images and scenes in the trailer were almost perfectly restored to the 1991 cartoon.


    The trailer and the animated version of the corresponding screens are drawn and compared. The effect is excellent. Many classic scenes are restored one after another. The portrait of the beast destroys the portrait, Bell enters the castle, Gaston boasts himself, the candlestick clock bickering, and the most romantic dance. One does not fall.


    This is precisely why the trailer has attracted much attention.


    Over the past two decades, "Beauty and the Beast" has been broadcast through various channels for many years, bringing too many fans.


    As one of the most precious works of Disney Pictures, "Beauty and the Beast" was born in the second golden age of animated films. The works of the same period also include "The Little Mermaid", "The Lion King" and "Aladdin".


    The animation caused a sensation as soon as it was released and was regarded as a masterpiece of a generation, and won two Oscars for best original music and best song, three Golden Globes, four Grammys and many other honors.


    Relativity Entertainment has also conducted market research and copied the animated feature film into a live-action film, which is very likely to impress the audience again.


    From a commercial point of view, the original animation is perfect enough. If you want to shoot a version with a new story structure, it is too risky to change according to the original version.


    This will be a mediocre work with almost no innovation, but it is also a large-scale commercial production film with infinite commercial risks.


    In addition to movies, peripheral products have been fully distributed, especially Bell''s clothing of the same style, which can be seen everywhere in boutiques across the United States.


    Sales data also prove that the power of true restoration is very great. The film "Beauty and the Beast" has not been officially released. Only with posters and trailers, several of Bell''s skirts have sold for tens of millions of dollars.


    In addition, under the propaganda of Relativity Entertainment, Bell has also become a representative of women in the new era. For example, they love literature, have their own ideas, and are not easy to retreat. All of them are thrown on Bell in the propaganda.


    With the addition of many conditions, "Beauty and the Beast" set a pre-sale record of US$41.25 million in North American movies before its release.


    Although the high ticket prices of 3D and IMAX3D have played a huge role, it is enough to prove how hot before the screening.


    You know, Relativity Entertainment''s internal forecast for the film¡¯s first weekend box office is only $100 million.


    Before the first weekend of December, Embassy Pictures held the world premiere of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Chief Rock Theatre in Hollywood.


    In addition to the film crew, many Hollywood stars, and celebrities who claim to be fans of "Beauty and the Beast" appeared on the red carpet at the premiere.


    Amanda Seyfried and James Franco, as the heroes and heroines, are also enough to support the appearance of the main creative team of the crew.


    Both of them are good at singing and dancing, especially Amanda Seyfried, who has been cooperating with Relativity Entertainment since he was a child. It can be said that she is a female star who is very good at singing and has also worked with Relativity Entertainment. Starred in several musicals.


    "Welcome, Ryan."


    In the front hall of the Chiefs Rock Theater, the two people who Ronan also came over shook hands one by one: "Welcome, David."


    David Ellison turned to introduce the 20-year-old girl next to him, and said: "Ronan, this is my sister Megan, who also intends to develop in Hollywood."


    Ronan shook hands with Megan Ellison and exchanged simple greetings.


    Ronan, who was born in Rome, has the impression that he was once a well-known female investor in Hollywood, specializing in independent art films.


    After the success of "The Hurt Locker" and "Hunter Book", Hollywood industry insiders specially gave her the title of "the last conscience of film art" for financial consideration.


    Megan Ellison also adheres to the investment path of independent art films. He once also invested in Sunglasses King''s "The Grand Master". Unlike other independent investors, this rich second generation often spends a lot of money on independent art films.


    As a result, it is conceivable that independent art films cannot afford huge investments and cannot generate sufficient commercial returns. Megan Ellison¡¯s film company owes huge debts. Finally, Larry Ellison had to come forward and play. Banknotes ability to settle the super hole dug out by her daughter.


    In some ways, Megan Ellison was also crippled by Hollywood''s old fritters.


    The projects of so many well-known directors like Thomas Anderson have not been invested in Hollywood for so many years. What is the reason?


    Art films can not only succeed with investment and film art.


    She is also born with the ability to make money, and ordinary people have already lost their fortunes.


    "I heard that you stabilized Disney''s situation?" Ronan specifically asked Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison: "How is the situation?"


    Ryan Kavanaugh first said: "Originally, we were about to get a controlling stake in Walt Disney, but when the economic crisis broke out, Maple Leaf Pictures had a problem with its funds."


    Ronan can understand what he said, the main source of funds for Maple Leaf Pictures is dozens of investment institutions on Wall Street.


    David Ellison then said: "The problem is not big. We have united many major shareholders. At the Disney shareholders meeting next month, Michael Eisner will definitely leave, and Roy Disney will also block. Don''t stop Maple Leaf Pictures holding Walt Disney."


    Ronan smiled and said, "Then I congratulate both of you in advance."


    "You''re welcome, if Maple Leaf Pictures takes control of Walt Disney, thank you first." Ryan Kavanaugh said: "Without relativity entertainment, we cannot enter Disney."


    Although Walt Disney, who has been harmed by relativity entertainment, is a mess, but for outsiders like Maple Leaf Pictures, if they don''t mess, they won''t have a chance at all.


    It takes a few years to control Disney, and then spend some time on the right track. Although it may be left behind by the big companies, it is countless times stronger than Maple Leaf Pictures from scratch.


    David Ellison looked at the posters of Bell and the Beast and said, "Unfortunately, you have taken away the copyrights of the live-action movies of the classic animated feature films of Disney Animation Studios."


    Ronan smiled: "Disney has a lot of resources, this is just a very inconspicuous point."


    Even if Ryan Kavanaugh and David Ellison have some ideas, they are very clear that the current Walt Disney civil strife is not over, and there is no qualification to compete with Relativity Entertainment in a short period of time.


    They also heard that there are a series of live-action fairy tale movies behind Relativity Entertainment, such as "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty", "Aladdin", "The Lion King", "Fantasy Forest" and "The Little Mermaid".


    Judging from the box office of "Alice in Wonderland" and the pre-sale of "Beauty and the Beast", these live-action fairy tale movies may have a high chance of success, and Relativity Entertainment has another movie series with huge output.


    The live-action movie "Beauty and the Beast" was officially released, still in a posture that fits the social environment very well.


    In the propaganda of Relativity Entertainment, Bell has become a representative of feminism and new women. After all, the story of this film looks like the same thing: women are better than men, so women have to shoulder the burden of saving men.


    This is of course for the audience''s consideration, especially the audience of "Beauty and the Beast" is dominated by women.


    As for the **** characters once imposed by Disney, this "Beauty and the Beast" does not exist. The former Walt Disney never looked back on the leftist politically correct road. Even the Little Mermaid is black...


    "Beauty and the Beast" has achieved a highly restored animation version in terms of narrative rhythm, scene setting, line music, costume art, etc., plus gorgeous special effects, the overall effect is dreamy and beautiful.


    Especially the special effects can be said to be beautiful, not inferior to "Alice in Wonderland", and the effects of true -3D movies are also quite brilliant.


    Even the film not only restores the classics of animated feature films in some singing and dancing environments, but also wins.


    This live-action fairy tale movie is full of brilliance, but nothing new.


    As for the depth, are you sure you want to use this thing in a fairy tale movie?


    When it comes to the depth and connotation of fairy tale movies, audiences want to see beautiful women in dream princess dresses and handsome tall guys having a love affair in a castle with crystal chandeliers.


    Then there are Emma''s frequent cross-dressing shows, from blue skirts to white skirts to red cloaks to the final yellow evening dresses, constantly fascinating girls.


    In order to sell skirts, Relativity Entertainment is absolutely frantic.


    In fact, this is also in line with the real society. Don¡¯t just emphasize that you have inner beauty, because inner beauty is a more difficult thing than outer beauty, but it can be done with a little thought when you are dressed like a person. To the thing.


    The sloppy clothes are really wild animals.


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 Chapter 1122： Record-breaking

    Relativity Entertainment did a lot of market and audience surveys before the project of "Beauty and the Beast". Most of the fans have extremely good memories of the animated feature film in the early 1990s.


    The Disney animation that year was really very successful, the animated version of "Beauty and the Beast" is already the feeling of countless people.


    This reality is placed in front of the relativity entertainment, and it is decided that further adaptation is worse than mechanically!


    Since the fans of the adaptation are not satisfied, it is better to restore the childhood memories of the fans of the original animation as much as possible.


    It is also to satisfy the feelings of movie fans, isn''t it?


    Well, these are all nonsense, and everything is for commercial gain.


    However, the original animated feature film has a huge impact. It is the first Hollywood feature film nominated for the best film Oscar and the first animation feature film with a box office of over 100 million US dollars in North America.


    With such a natural and huge advantage, Relativity Entertainment cannot give up.


    Before the release of "Beauty and the Beast", the pre-sale results came fiercely, and at midnight in North America, with a score of 16.3 million US dollars, it got a very bright number.


    This can be ranked in the top five box office at Midnight in North America!


    Therefore, it is a logical matter to top the North American box office rankings on Friday.


    On the first day of the film''s opening in North America, it earned $63.78 million in 4220 theaters!


    The box office broke out on the first day!


    This achievement also proves that Relativity Entertainment has achieved great success in the commercial operation of "Beauty and the Beast".


    As far as business is concerned, innovation is not necessarily a good thing, and conservative is not necessarily a bad thing.


    In Hollywood, the movie industry circle where everything looks for money, "Beauty and the Beast" can already be included in the ranks of successful movies.


    In this project, Relativity Entertainment has invested a total of US$250 million in production costs and publicity and distribution costs. Of course, it is not for innovation and film art.


    In the face of such a huge investment, innovation and film art can only stand aside, not even worth mentioning.


    Thus, a record-breaking movie appeared.


    "Beauty and the Beast" won a shocking start in North America. Among 4220 theaters, it collected $172.54 million!


    This surpassed last year''s "Dark Knight" opening weekend results and created a new North American weekend box office record!


    At the same time, "Beauty and the Beast" was released simultaneously in most major overseas markets, earning US$182.03 million in the first weekend.


    Only three days after the world¡¯s release, the total box office of this live-action fairy tale movie exceeded 350 million US dollars!


    Not only at the box office, but the film¡¯s audience reputation is generally good.


    According to the survey, the audience who bought tickets on the first day gave "Beauty and the Beast" an average rating of "A". In the first weekend of the film, as predicted by Relativity Entertainment, female audiences accounted for an absolute majority, accounting for close to 100%. Of seventy.


    Another big fan rating, IMDB scored 7.9 points after the first week, and the audience''s reputation was high.


    With high audience reputation, coupled with the large-scale publicity and distribution of "Beauty and the Beast", and family carnival theme attributes, it is not a problem to triple the box office in the first week in North America. Forecast data from various aspects show that the final box office will be 500 million Above USD.


    Relativity Entertainment''s most conservative estimate is that the North American box office alone can recover the entire investment in Beauty and the Beast.


    As hot as the box office are the peripheral products of the movie. In one weekend, just a few skirts and red capes of Bell, Relativity Entertainment has increased its revenue by nearly 30 million dollars worldwide.


    In particular, Bell¡¯s iconic yellow dress has become a hot commodity all over the world.


    The movie box office is very hot, not as good as the skirts...


    The series of frenzied moves by Relativity Entertainment has also attracted a lot of criticism.


    "This movie is so general, the performance is sluggish, the visual effects are not shocking, and the costume design is too traditional. The whole movie is exactly the same as the cartoon. Even the lines have not changed. It is better to watch the cartoon."


    To a certain extent, this is not wrong. A mediocre work like "Beauty and the Beast" without any innovation has detonated the global box office.


    Relativity Entertainment has won the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in the least risky and safest way.


    At the same time, "Cinderella", which promoted the advertisement patch "Beauty and the Beast", also won countless attentions. Cinderella''s gorgeous blue dress and gorgeous pumpkin car attracted the attention of countless audiences.


    Similar to "Beauty and the Beast", the filming of "Cinderella" is infinitely close to the widely circulated fairy tale version.


    Cinderella would not be careful to throw shoes away.


    All the characters around Cinderella, the evil stepmother and the two bad sisters, the fairy godmother, and the handsome prince will all appear. The classic elements in the fairy tale include pumpkin carriage, gorgeous dress, crystal shoes, and classic costume moments, as well as gorgeous The royal ball will also appear one by one in the film.


    The second-generation Hollywood star Lily Collins starred in Cinderella in the "Cinderella" of Relativity Entertainment.


    "Live-action fairy tale movies will be released at a rate of one every year or every two years."


    In the office of Relativity Entertainment, George Clint told Ronan about this series of related situations: "According to "Sleeping Beauty" adapted from "Sleeping Beauty", Angelina Jolie has officially signed a contract with the company. There are also candidates for the actress of Princess Beauty. CAA recommended Emma Roberts, the niece of Julia Roberts to Shahai Entertainment. Both the director and I think she is a suitable candidate for Princess Arlo."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "I have an impression of Emma Roberts, so you can make your mind. The film will be released until 2010, right?"


    George Clint replied: "Yes, the live-action fairy tale movie to be released next year is "Cinderella", and in 2010 is "Maleficent." He thought for a moment, and further said: "Aladdin is also about to start. Preparations have now been finalized for Guy Ritchie to be the director. In addition, Jon Fayreo has agreed to direct "Fantasy Forest", but will have to wait until he completes "Iron Man 3."


    Ronan reminded: "You can also prepare in advance for "The Little Mermaid" and "The Lion King."


    George Clint said: "The adaptation of the script has already begun."


    These projects are long enough to last until 2015. If it goes well, other such as "Rapunzel", "Pocahontas", "Tarzan", etc., can continue to shoot live-action versions.


    Of course, "Tarzan of the Apes" should be a little more cautious. Rosa Caracciolo and Rocco Shifferdi have shot a very classic version.


    Then there is "The Little Mermaid", which will never be blackened in the hands of Relativity Entertainment.


    This is a joke. Who can imagine that the heroine in a work written by a 19th-century Nordic writer would be a black man?


    What were Uncle Hei and Aunt Hei doing at that time? Either play mud in Africa or be a slave elsewhere.


    Dyeing the little mermaid and the lid of Andersen''s coffin can''t hold the moon to the earth!


    Probably the mermaid at Disney was a scavenger.


    Think about the male protagonist who was scared away after Disney identified the black female protagonist...


    If this can reflect fairness and justice, why not let a white man star in the panther?


    As for "Pocahontas", it is not difficult for Relativity Entertainment to find a young actress of Indian descent in Hollywood.


    "Mulan" is still no longer in Ronan''s plan. Such a film made by Hollywood is not necessarily a good thing, and it is very likely to damage the company''s brand image that has been established for many years on the opposite side of the Pacific.


    To be more precise, the prospects of the North American market are worrying when the auction has become orientalized; the westernization of the auction has nothing to mention.


    Just like Ronan will not allow Marvel Entertainment to adapt any film and television works about Shangqi, the character of Shangqi was created for decades, and the previous comics itself had problems. No matter how it was adapted, there will be controversy. It is better to be this role. does not exist.


    When Marvel is rampant, it is not difficult to get a new Oriental superhero character in the comics. For example, get a Oriental Superhero League with members such as Calabashwa, Monkey King, Nezha and Erlangshen.


    The commander of the team can be handed over to the Black Cat Sheriff.


    Frankly speaking, many heroes in the East have a far more extensive influence there than these comic superheroes of Marvel. If they can plan and shoot carefully, they will naturally have a huge potential audience. After the filming is finished, there is no need to worry about consumers.


    There are many people in North America who don¡¯t know the superheroes in Marvel comics, but how many of the general public in the East don¡¯t know those heroes who are widely spread?


    Speaking of "Journey to the West", how many film and television companies and crews does it support?


    There are also some fine movies, such as Dasheng and Nezha.


    The audience there is actually very tolerant towards domestic films. As long as they are really focused on shooting, even if they are not particularly good, there will be many supporters.


    Such a good environment is much more relaxed than Hollywood.


    Therefore, once domestically produced high-quality goods appear, the audience there will always support it vigorously and turn into tap water.


    This is a blessing for Eastern movies.


    Of course bad movies should also be scolded.


    There are so many good themes and characters, the final shots are nondescript, such as the golden Fengshen.


    It can be said that the huge and profound cultural heritage of the East has more themes and characters to make a fuss about than Hollywood, and there is no lack of enthusiastic audience consumers.


    Moreover, this is a film market destined to become the world''s largest capacity movie market.


    Under Ronan''s influence, Relativity Entertainment has always attached great importance to the market there, so Relativity Entertainment will not touch the sensitive points of the audience or the market there.


    There are so many countries in the world, so many actors in Hollywood, and some people can be villains in movies.


    In addition to projects such as "Nezha vs. Transformers" cooperating with the opposite national TV station, Relativity Entertainment will not easily touch Eastern movie themes, nor will it engage in co-productions between East and West. Numerous cases have proved that, These are all difficult things.


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 Chapter 1123： Spiritual symbol

    In December, an extremely important schedule of the awards season, films that want to win Oscar tickets must be released before the end of this month.


    Relatively speaking, among the well-known films released this month, more are award-winning films.


    This type of film, no matter the subject matter or the scale of the screening, can not pose a threat to "Beauty and the Beast".


    However, on the weekend after "Beauty and the Beast" was released in North America, a large-scale film was released.


    "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" was filmed and produced by Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures with a joint investment of 150 million US dollars.


    This film starring two Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, originally wanted to invite David Fincher to direct, but David Fincher was filming and producing "House of Cards" for Relativity Entertainment. , The schedule was not right at all, and Warner Bros. finally invited Alessandro Gonzalez Inarido, who was once one of the top three in Mexico, to direct.


    "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" has a good reputation, but it just proves that Brad Pitt''s box office appeal is limited, and it''s even far behind Angelina Jolie.


    Because at the premiere weekend, this large-scale first-line production in North America only received less than 25 million U.S. dollars. Even if it can be harvested at the Oscars, the cost of the production alone is as high as 150 million U.S. dollars. The difficulty of recovering costs has increased sharply.


    Brad Pitt starred in the first-line big production and the box office is not good. This famous male star can hardly afford the first-line commercial film.


    "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" had a poor opening performance and was somewhat influenced by "Beauty and the Beast".


    This live-action fairy tale movie easily achieved two consecutive titles at the North American box office the following weekend. The box office dropped only 48% the next weekend, and it received another US$88.33 million in the North American market.


    In the international market, "Beauty and the Beast" further expanded the screening market, and another $121.2 million was received over the weekend.


    Ten days after its global release, the North American box office of the film has accumulated a total of 319.03 million U.S. dollars. The global box office is steadily moving towards 700 million U.S. dollars, and the box office breaking through one billion U.S. dollars is just around the corner!


    It can only be said that in the global film market, selling feelings is really good.


    It''s no exaggeration to say that "Beauty and the Beast" is selling well all over the world.


    However, the response from the other side of the Pacific was mediocre, with less than 150 million soft sister coins at the box office ten days after the release.


    The fairy tale of "Beauty and the Beast" has a certain range of circulation, but it is far inferior to Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White. Back then, this animated feature film was not introduced to the theater there, and it was actually not played on TV. , Naturally, no feelings effect can be mentioned.


    There is a more critical point. One of the biggest selling points of the live-action movie of "Beauty and the Beast" is singing and dancing, and singing and dancing films have always lacked audiences in the oriental film market.


    Those who really walk into the theater to watch are mostly attracted by 3D movies.


    In fact, the Oriental Branch of Relativity Entertainment has also made a lot of articles in the promotion here. The pre-promotion of "Beauty and the Beast" deliberately avoided the definition of musical and dance, and did not "spoiler" the classic in any trailer. Singing and dancing sings.


    The focus of the promotion was on the film''s gorgeous cast lineup, dazzling special effects, and luxurious scenes to create the "presentation" of the traditional magical love blockbuster.


    Even so, coupled with the 3D movie boom triggered by "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland", the box office of "Beauty and the Beast" in the Oriental film market will shrink by more than half.


    Song and dance movies in the Oriental film market want to stay away from the word "Push Street" in terms of box office performance, and it is extremely important to make full use of the "additional" attributes beyond the song and dance movies.


    Not to mention it is now, even if it is ten years later, musicals will still be a small category in the Oriental film market.


    For a commercial movie, in most cases, sales of peripheral products are directly proportional to the box office.


    Relativity Entertainment began to distribute its products in the global market one month before the movie was released. Sufficient preparations have also allowed various girl-hearted peripheral products to usher in nearly crazy sales after the movie was released.


    Within ten days, the various versions of Bell''s skirts have sold millions of pieces, many of which are inlaid with gold leaf and with Swarovski crystals, which are infinitely close to the original film.


    Only the skirt item, Relativity Entertainment has nearly 150 million U.S. dollars in global revenue, and this data is still increasing over time.


    In addition, the original soundtrack of the film was also sold, and it topped the billboard sales charts!


    Relativity Entertainment has made targeted expectations based on the current market feedback data. "Beauty and the Beast" can achieve US$400 million in global box office share, global home entertainment DVD and video rental and sales, and global TV broadcast rights. Net profit of 500 million US dollars.


    In the Hollywood film industry, the traditional statistics of the net profit of a film refer to these three aspects.


    Products like peripheral products and other licenses are generally not included in the statistics of the net profit of the film.


    In some respects, this is also in response to the directors or celebrity actors asking for a later share. The peripheral products and licensing revenue of many movies are more terrifying and have longer timeliness.


    For example, in "Beauty and the Beast", no matter how many Bell''s skirts are sold, they are not included in the film''s net profit, but are accounted for separately.


    With Christmas getting closer and closer, North American traditional movie holiday files are about to usher in a peak. This weekend before Christmas, several large-scale films were released together.


    Among them are "Dragon Ball" by 20th Century Fox, "Bedtime Story" by Walt Disney, "Mr. Good" by Warner Bros. and "Captain America" ??by Relativity Entertainment.


    These four films are the largest of the Christmas films, whether it is investment or the scale of their paintings.


    Especially "Dragon Ball" and "Captain America", the production costs all exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    "Bedtime Story" and "Mr. Good" also have production costs of US$80 million and US$70 million respectively.


    Every Christmas, just like before the Independence Day holiday, is the best schedule in the North American film market, and commercial films are often released together.


    Influenced by four consecutive Marvel superhero movies of "Iron Man", "Hulk", "Thor" and "Iron Man 2", with the help of the cascading effect of the Avengers movie universe, "Captain America" ??is the most watched in the same period Part of.


    The title of this movie is "Captain America: The Vanguard"!


    Moreover, the title of this movie carries "America", which is destined to have an extraordinary meaning.


    Relativity Entertainment also made a fuss about this point in its promotion.


    Not every superhero has the title "America". Captain America was born at a special time.


    Among the many superhero cartoons in the United States, "Captain America" ??is undoubtedly strongly iconic: from his blue dress and blue and red shield, and the dazzling five-pointed star, plus "Captain America" With such a heroic name with obvious regionality, "Captain America" ??has become the most representative of the American spirit in the superhero comics.


    Although the reputation of the United States in the world has long been inaudible, it is synonymous with behind-the-scenes and warmongers, but the characteristics of Captain America are quite spreading and can be widely accepted.


    The fascinating thing about the role of Captain America is his power, his beliefs, his justice, his persistence, his loyalty, and the events he has experienced.


    Oh, and his Bucky...


    This role once accompanied the Americans through the most difficult period of the war and the postwar period.


    At present, the United States is also in a very difficult period.


    "Captain America" ??is back!


    "Although we have had the hardest moments, America desperately needs heroes now."


    "Our films cannot be commercialized just for business. America is in a difficult period. The people also need spiritual encouragement. We need a hero who fits this era and can represent the American spirit on the big screen."


    "Captain America, who was born at a time of national crisis, is the best candidate. Relativity Entertainment and Marvel made the smartest choice."


    "We have reason to expect "Captain America". It will reawaken the greatest American spirit of that era and help us tide over the difficulties again..."


    With the launch of Relativity Entertainment, various propaganda and promotional soft-texts in the media and the Internet are emerging in an endless stream.


    Steve Rogers is like a plot in a comic, completely thawed from the ice and returned to American society.


    Especially in the promotion of TV and online video, the Embassy Pictures specifically asked Shahai Entertainment to produce some documentary black and white clips for broadcast on the media.


    For example, Steve Rogers is holding a Chicago typewriter and leading the Allied forces to violently charge towards the Germans. It looks like a documentary video.


    It seems that in the history of the United States, Captain America has really appeared in the United States, leading the Allied forces to victory one after another, and beat Adolf Hitler with a swollen nose and swollen face.


    For American society, Steve Rogers is not only a superhero, but also represents an era and a spiritual belief.


    The most "main theme" superhero in American comics has also been popular with theaters. How powerful is the market appeal of the Avengers movie universe? The past few superhero movies have long proven, and this movie will not Welcomed by the audience, as the commercial group closest to the general audience, they have their own judgment.


    There was a strong response on the Internet, and there was also a Captain America fighting the Winter Soldier...


    Even the premiere of the movie, Relativity Entertainment also carefully planned.


    The premiere of "Captain America" ??was selected in Brooklyn, New York, the birthplace of Steve Rogers in this comic.


    Back then, Steve Rogers and his Bucky fought bravely in countless alleys. It is said that one battle can last a day.


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 Chapter 1124： Captain 9-headed snake

    Los Angeles, Walk of Fame, a movie premiere is being held at the Oriental Theater in Hollywood.


    The scene was crowded with many senior executives from 20th Century Fox and James Huang, the director and producer, was the focus of many media attention.


    This is the premiere of "Dragon Ball"!


    After the routine interview, James Huang saw Wen Ziren and talked a few words.


    "I heard that New York is also holding a premiere?" James Wong asked.


    Wen Ziren said softly: "Yes, the premiere of "Captain America" ??was held in Brooklyn, Steve Rogers'' hometown.


    James Huang turned his head and glanced at the huge "Dragon Ball" poster, and said: "Unexpectedly, one day I will meet the movie of Relativity Entertainment head-on."


    Wen Ziren couldn''t help laughing: "Old Huang, don''t think too much, Relativity Entertainment has never regarded you as a competitor."


    James Huang was silent and said: "That''s right, with the momentum of Marvel''s superheroes, the real opponent is probably only DC Comics."


    As one of the protagonists of the premiere tonight, James Wong has a lot of affairs and soon left.


    The same Chinese director, not only Wen Ziren, but also Justin Lin, the director of the "Fast and Furious" series, came to cheer.


    The latter came to Wen Ziren and said, "You didn''t go to New York?"


    Wen Ziren shook his head: "There is no shortage of people over there. Some are guests. We are all Chinese. Of course we have to support Lao Huang."


    "I heard a news." Justin Lin said in a low voice: "The test screening of "Dragon Ball" is not very good. Old Huang may be in trouble.


    Wen Ziren furrowed his brows: "I have also heard about it. It seems that Lao Huang has never had good luck after leaving the Relativity Entertainment."


    Justin Lin slowly nodded: "Yes, the old Huang Ben was held by Ronan in one hand. Without Ronan''s check, it feels like he has lost his soul."


    Wen Ziren had never seen a movie, and proceeded from a real idea, saying: "I hope this "Dragon Ball" will not be bad."


    Justin Lin Qing sighed, "I hope so."


    The two went into the theater hall one after another and saw James Murdoch. The other side also came over to say a few words. Wen Ziren and Justin Lin just dealt with a few words and did not take up any topics such as future cooperation.


    They are not idiots. Twentieth Century Fox has a bad relationship with Relativity Entertainment, and recently there has been a conflict over the acquisition of Lucasfilm.


    Fortunately, Justin Lin just signed a long director contract with Relativity Entertainment.


    Wen Ziren is an executive of Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, and a member of Relativity Entertainment.


    From the perspective of self-interest, Wen Ziren faintly thought that if "Dragon Ball" failed, it would be more beneficial to relativistic entertainment...


    New York, Brooklyn.


    "Captain America" ??is one of the most watched movies of this holiday, and its premiere was held at the Rosato Cinema in Brooklyn, New York.


    Outside the theater with granite as the exterior, a huge poster of Steve Rogers hung on a bright red carpet. The carpet was full of reporters and movie fans. Thousands of people gathered on the scene.


    A large number of Captain America appeared among the fans. There are not a few people wearing an A-shaped helmet and holding a five-star buckler.


    However, the most conspicuous among them is a group of female Captain America. They wear uniform star-striped uniforms, hold exquisitely crafted small round shields, and tight-fitting costume designs to show off their **** figures.


    These special Captain America specially arranged by the film crew murdered countless films at the moment they appeared.


    The red carpet is still going on. Many actors or directors of the series appeared on the red carpet with the huge "Avenger" written on it. Several members of the Roaring Commando took to the red carpet as a group. Although these actors were not well-known , But also enjoyed the screams and applause of the fans.


    This is a premiere full of the main theme. All the vehicles that pick up and drop actors are painted with the American flag and the captain''s round shield.


    "Captain America" ??is a standard American theme movie. All plots serve this theme. In addition to showing Steve Rogers'' strong will, conviction and flexible mind, it even became Captain America selling national debt. The lens is very American, very mainstream.


    In order to fight against the Hydra organization, Captain America formed the Roaring Commando, which is definitely a typical international column with soldiers of all skin colors.


    This is also very Hollywood, very the main theme.


    Maybe one day, he will become Captain Hydra, but definitely not today!


    Today, the movie highlights Captain America and the spirit he represents, and the rest serve this theme.


    Whether it was the beginning of the film, or the interruption, and even the end of the film, the captain was brave, kind, loyal, and selfless, with all the good qualities imaginable. He charged and fought for the beauty and freedom of this world on the battlefield of World War II. Fight for the beliefs you insist on.


    He has a sincere and kind heart, unyielding perseverance, an ordinary person, continuous efforts, continuous efforts, while insisting on being himself.


    These are enough to impress the audience.


    In the end, a very simple sentimental, owed a dance, a date, the captain drove into the ice field in a plane loaded with destruction bombs.


    Everyone knows that this is destined to be a date that a fierce man and woman cannot complete.


    Very simple emotional drama, but it is more impressive and touching than the dog-blood love triangle in some war movies.


    When we meet again, one is already dying and the other is coveting her niece...


    Then, in the twenty-first century, Steve Rogers woke up and discovered a series of botched concealment methods. He rushed to Times Square. Armed men in black uniforms swarmed, and the swarthy Braised Egg Man walked over. In front of him.


    "We wanted you to adapt slowly." He patted his arm vigorously. "Welcome back, Captain!"


    The rest is the highly anticipated "Avengers" Easter eggs.


    In order to attract eyeballs, the egg shows Iron Man vs. Thor, Captain America joins the three-player battle, and the Avengers formally assembled in New York.


    In the exciting BGM, seeing the assembled group of six, countless fans are excited.


    Uvi Bauer, who was sitting in the guest seat, was particularly excited-team up to fight monsters! Group monsters! The MT and command are in place!


    It is said that after the Christmas holiday, Relativity Entertainment will hold a preview of "The Avengers". Now that MT and you have strong DPS in place, I don''t know which book to brush, why don''t you go and check it out?


    Brother Bao has made up his mind and must go to the internal preview of "Avengers".


    After the premiere, "Captain America" ??landed in North America. The high-density publicity combined with the popularity of Steve Rogers over the years, as well as the "Avengers" Easter eggs, attracted a large number of audiences into the theater.


    Since it is a movie about the birth of Captain America, even if the director is changed to the Russell Brothers, this "Captain America" ??is not very good because of the background of World War II.


    But the quality of the film is undoubtedly above the pass line.


    For the already established Marvel Avengers superhero movies, this is enough.


    The biggest role of "Captain America" ??is to make people look forward to the "Avengers" starting in May next year.


    Relativity Entertainment is also hyping the importance of "Captain America" ??to this Avengers series through the media and the Internet.


    "As the team leader and the captain of the spiritual core are indispensable, there is no doubt. The experienced captain on the battlefield knows how to direct the battle and let other heroes perform their duties to maximize their ability. He is the core of the team and takes revenge in the movie. In the scene of the gathering of the audience, he is an excellent leader, determined and thoughtful."


    Steve Rogers never compromised with reality...well, except for Bucky.


    If this is a stand-alone superhero movie, not to mention the box office rush, it will not be particularly good.


    But Marvel''s Dafa is gradually achieved, and "Captain America" ??has many effect bonuses. Just like many Marvel movies about the origin of superheroes, a single movie cannot be used as a measure at all.


    Especially this is the last Marvel superhero movie before the high-profile "Avengers" is released.


    On the first day of its release in North America, "Captain America" ??stood out among the many movies that premiered this week. It won $27.88 million in 4,122 theaters and won the single-day box office championship on Friday.


    In contrast, the encounter of "Dragon Ball" made Twentieth Century Fox once again encounter Waterloo in the first-line commercial production. The North American premiere day only received $4.15 million.


    This big production cost more than 100 million U.S. dollars, not only the box office, but also quite tragic.


    The first day of Warner Bros'' "Mr. Good" box office results are also quite average, only 6.49 million US dollars.


    Walt Disney''s "Bedtime Story" is better, with a revenue of 10.57 million US dollars on the first day in North America, ranking second in the box office list.


    There is no doubt that In this Christmas period, Relativity Entertainment has once again become a big winner, and after 20th Century Fox¡¯s "Dragon Ball" hit the street, it once again faced the problem of withdrawing funds, which made it nervous. The liquidity chain is further tightened.


    "Dragon Ball" hit the box office so tragically, it had a huge impact on the entire Hollywood.


    Hollywood has been focusing on Japanese comics for a long time. The failed adaptations of several previous movies have caused many film companies to worry about it. However, in recent years, comic-based movies have become popular in North America, and the box office has been selling well.


    However, North American comics have basically been divided up, and it is too difficult for latecomers to get a share of the pie, so many people have their eyes on the Japanese comic market on the other side of the Pacific.


    "Dragon Ball" used extremely painful lessons to prove to Hollywood that the adaptation of the American comic film and the Japanese comic film are completely two different things. The Japanese comic film adaptation is much more difficult than the American comic adaptation to succeed in the North American market.


    Hollywood universality stopped the Japanese comic film adaptation project.


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 Chapter 1125： Marvel effect

    It was an ordinary Monday. James Wong woke up early. After a brief wash, he didn¡¯t even eat breakfast. He went into the study and turned on the computer. He couldn¡¯t wait to open the boxofficemojo, which has been acquired by IMDB, to check the latest box office last weekend. Statistics status.


    Although the box office performance of "Dragon Ball" after the release has made him no longer have any illusions, he also wants to see how far away he is from the top box office this week.


    James Huang has been in a very heavy mood for the past two days, and "Dragon Ball" has dealt him too much.


    The box office statistics website was refreshed, and on the North American box office rankings on the homepage, the top five movies in the box office last weekend were clear.


    At the top of the list is the superhero movie "Captain America" ??under Relativity Entertainment, which earned a whopping $72.81 million in the three days of the opening weekend!


    Although compared to the film¡¯s US$130 million production budget and "Iron Man", which also tells the origin of the hero, this number is not particularly high, but it is also a success.


    According to James Huang''s many years of experience, it is estimated that "Captain America" ??can make Relativity Entertainment recover all its investment by relying solely on the global box office share.


    The second place on the box office list is still the film of Relativity Entertainment. The power of "Beauty and the Beast", which came to the third screening weekend, is undiminished. Facing a series of newly released movies, it has shown extremely strong competitiveness, and then closed 4542 Ten thousand U.S. dollars.


    The North American box office of this live-action fairy tale movie has reached 393.33 million U.S. dollars, and it is not a problem at all to break through 500 million U.S. dollars in the end.


    James Huang specifically checked the global box office of "Beauty and the Beast", and the total global box office currently exceeds 800 million US dollars.


    Needless to think about it, the global box office will definitely exceed $1 billion.


    With these two films, Relativity Entertainment dominated the top two in the North American box office rankings. James Huang regretted it a bit. Perhaps it was wrong to end the cooperation with Shahai Entertainment and to leave Relativity Entertainment?


    If you continue to stay in Relativity Entertainment and maintain the cooperation with Ronan Anderson, will there be a fiasco of "Dragon Ball"?


    Thinking of this, James Wong shook his head. It is too late to think about it now.


    He continued to watch the box office charts, and the following films had a huge gap with "Captain America".


    Walt Disney''s "Bedtime Story" ranked third, with a box office of $30.36 million in the first weekend, not even half of "Captain America".


    The fourth place is "Mr. Good" by Warner Bros., which earned 18.26 million US dollars in three days.


    After that, he and Twentieth Century Fox collaborated with "Dragon Ball", which only received 9.14 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    This film, the North American box office ended up being a little more than 20 million US dollars...


    Although he was mentally prepared for a long time, he basically expected it. After seeing this number, James Huang still had a bit of pain in his chest.


    He has a feeling that years of accumulation in the film industry have been destroyed by this "Dragon Ball".


    This failure was so painful that a director might never get up again.


    James Huang couldn''t help but patted his head. There was really something wrong at the beginning. He didn''t do well, so he went to make a **** of a Japanese comic movie.


    The market and audience for those works that are in second grade than Meiman''s is ultimately too narrow.


    Reflecting the results, James Huang found that the market of Riman is mainly East Asia, and there is no audience base in the international film market dominated by the Western world.


    If he could do it again, he would not say anything to make these **** Japanese comic adaptations.


    There is also 20th Century Fox, and the cooperation between the two parties is estimated to have ended.


    After ten years of Hollywood directorship, James Huang experienced the failure of "Dragon Ball". Looking back and looking carefully, it is easy to find that it is the easiest and most relaxing time to cooperate with Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment. success.


    Now, it is difficult to return to the theory of relativity entertainment. Even the "Death is Coming" series, Shahai Entertainment has found a new suitable director.


    In the office of the Theory of Relativity Building, Ronan also saw this week''s box office news.


    The failure of "Dragon Ball" is expected, but compared to the previous one, it is probably because of the higher investment and the greater investment in 20th Century Fox''s publicity and distribution. It seems that the market response is much better.


    However, the tragic box office tragedy is unavoidable, and Relativity Entertainment also secretly pushed forward, allowing more creditors to drew money from Twentieth Century Fox.


    With the current funding conditions of 20th Century Fox and without the strong support of News Corp., if you want to compete with Relativity Entertainment for the ownership of Lucasfilm, what can you do?


    Since last year, Twentieth Century Fox has successively experienced "Pharaohs and Gods", "Ten Thousand Years Before History", "Robin Hood", "Superstorm", "Australia" and "Dragon Ball". The production cost alone exceeds 100 million. The failure of the big dollar production project.


    Even though there is a lot of foreign investment in these film projects, the impact on Twentieth Century Fox is still very large.


    This means that Fox has a deep background in the 20th century, behind the Murdoch family and News Corporation. If it is replaced by a medium-sized Hollywood film company, if two or three projects of this size fail, you can apply for bankruptcy protection.


    Twentieth Century Fox looks normal on the surface. It seems that everything is under the control of James Murdoch. However, six consecutive major productions have failed. If the 20th Century Fox has not suffered a huge impact, fools will not believe it. .


    This is most evident in the stock market.


    As a listed company, Twentieth Century Fox was already affected by the economic crisis. Every major film project failed, and the stock price would fall in response. After the loss of "Dragon Ball" at the North American box office, Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s share price was on Monday Within half a day, it fell by more than 5%.


    The market value of this media and entertainment company has shrunk by billions of dollars from when "The Pharaoh and the Gods" was released last year.


    Ronan¡¯s latest news is that Twentieth Century Fox is still under the control of James Murdoch. After all, these movie projects were not finalized by him. It is said that Tom Belk of the film company is behind this. Fox resigned from the twentieth century.


    In addition, Twentieth Century Fox was decisive enough to no longer invest in "Dragon Ball". This Japanese comic adaptation film has not many markets in North America and the entire West. Reinvestment is basically a waste of water.


    Twentieth Century Fox concentrated the resources of film promotion on the super large production "Terminator 4" with an investment of up to 200 million US dollars.


    This sequel is different from the previous movies. Because it is a sequel to a popular and popular series with a high insurance coefficient, almost all the production costs come from 20th Century Fox itself.


    Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s management was very optimistic about the prospects of this sci-fi large-scale production film after the internal screenings, and believed that it was possible to use "Terminator 4" to make a turnaround in the film business.


    "Terminator 4" will be released in February next year. It is not difficult to see from the schedule that 20th Century Fox hopes to use this film to quickly withdraw some of the funds.


    The hot screening of "Captain America" ??has attracted the attention of Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell. Their respective roles have also aroused enthusiastic responses, especially those left by Captain America to Peggy Carter. The promise of a dance turned into regret in the end.


    This makes Peggy Carter''s shameful shame, which has been discussed by fans, especially male fans.


    Before the film was released, Kevin Fitch was planning a series and submitted a project plan to Ronan. This project was called "Agent Carter", which mainly tells the story of Peggy Carter''s humiliation.


    To be more precise, the series will feature Paget Carter and Howard Stark as the main characters. The absolute protagonist of the first season is Paget Carter. After the loss of Captain America and the end of World War II, Paget Carter The process of rediscovering oneself.


    Later, there will be the process of Peggy Carter, Howard Stark and others establishing S.H.I.E.L.D.E.L.D. or Snake Shield, which will also involve another founder of S.H.I.E.L.D., the original Ant-Man.


    You can also regard "Agent Carter" as the prequel nature of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.".


    In a short period of time, the series created by Marvel Entertainment will be based on these two series. As for those who play a small role in Hell''s Kitchen, they are not on the agenda for the time being, and the copyright is still relatively scattered.


    Since the movies "Dare Demon" and "Erica" ??all hit the street, the "Punisher" filmed by Lionsgate last year also had a fairly average response. For those messy gangs and street heroes in Hell''s Kitchen, Marvel Entertainment must be cautious. treat.


    Moreover, the copyrights of Daredevil and Erica are in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox. The Punisher has also been resold to Lionsgate. The copyright does not mean that integration can be integrated.


    In a short period of time, Marvel Entertainment''s film and television adaptations are still placed on projects that can be directly linked to the Avengers.


    These Marvel Dafa Captain America, which can effectively borrow more and more power, has maintained a relatively stable box office trend under the blessings of Marvel Dafa. The second weekend of North American screenings At 36.55 million U.S. dollars, while winning the North American box office list, the North American box office totaled 135.68 million U.S. dollars.


    This superhero movie will surely exceed US$200 million at the North American box office.


    In addition, in the international market, in regions such as Europe and Latin America that were released earlier, "Captain America" ??also earned nearly $50 million at the box office.


    Now that the overseas market is becoming more and more popular, as a typical commercial film, the overseas box office of this film will not be lower than that of North America, and may even be higher.


    Manga superhero movies have become one of the commercial mainstreams in the international film market and will occupy more and more market shares in the future.


    "Captain America" ??is the fifth work in the Marvel Avengers movie universe, and the next work is "The Avengers". Marvel''s operation is to make Captain America one of the core characters of the Avengers.


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 Chapter 1126： 1 generation version 1 generation god

    In the Theory of Relativity Building, in an ordinary entertainment lounge, Uvi Bauer wears headphones and stares at the LCD screen in front of him. A BOSS battle has reached the final critical moment.


    "So recklessly, so arrogant and frivolous..."


    As the blue dragon behind the boss, it was obviously a chatter, and he kept babbling at the beginning of the battle, not only torturing Brother Bao''s character, but also torturing Brother Bao''s ears.


    Finally, with the last wave of attacks, this beeping blue dragon BOSS crashed down.


    The door of the lounge was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and a staff member came over and reminded: "Director Bauer, the screening is about to begin."


    The spoils in the game were quickly divided, Brother Bao got the equipment he wanted, and he was in a good mood. He immediately quit the game and shut down: "I''m going."


    Led by the staff, Uvi-Bauer walked through the long corridor and came to the inner small theater of the Theory of Relativity Building, first went to say hello to Ronan and Jessica Felton, and then came to the last row. Sitting here alone on the sofa chair.


    Because studying the Marvel Avengers movie universe has determined the relationship between the American historical celebrity film plans, Uvi-Bauer is familiar with the high-level people of the Marvel series. After looking at the back row, he found the directors of the current Marvel superhero movies. It''s all here, as Kevin Fitch, the first person in charge of the series, is sitting next to Ronan.


    There are also some high-level executives of Relativity Entertainment, Shahai Entertainment, Embassy Pictures and Marvel Entertainment.


    There are also production heads of Shahai Entertainment such as Andrew, Lindsay Bill and James Win.


    Uvi-Bauer is not difficult to see that the entire Relativity Entertainment Group attaches great importance to "Avengers."


    Also, planning and running for so long, waiting for "Avengers" to completely determine the position of this series in the commercial market.


    Soon a staff member sent out a questionnaire, and then the director of "Avengers" Joes-Weiden said a few words, the lights of the small theater were turned off one after another, and this internal preview began.


    Probably just now because of a high concentration and a copy in the rest room, Uvi-Bauer watched the film for a while and found it a little difficult to concentrate. His thinking was always floating everywhere, especially when watching the content of the movie. Think about the game you just played.


    Seeing Loki appear, and when the Egg Man is about to assemble the Avengers, Brother Bao sees a movie, but inside his head is a video game that he wants in his heart.


    After not watching it for too long, he discovered that this "Avengers" is essentially a game of teaming up and copying copies!


    In the union called S.H.I.E.L.D., someone spoke on the union chat channel, preparing to form a team to download a copy.


    Tony Stark: Through the New York Rocky Heroes Difficulty Book, look for high-quality T grandpa, violent DPS and D or higher nanny, require a strong party, bring outfits, etc. It is best to have an orange outfit, with career and achievement M, limited positions, Quickly!


    Steve Rogers quietly said to Tony Stark: Make me one! High-quality MT with orange shield. I haven''t logged in for a long time. There are few achievements. I don''t know if the achievements of "Fisting Hitler" and "Kicking the Red Skull" are possible!


    Tony Stark sent an invitation, and Steve Rogers joined the team.


    Seeing the teammate''s profile picture on the team interface, Tony Stark was shocked and said on the team channel: I said, the first person in this server game, Niu B! Can you part-time team command for a while?


    Steve Rogers adjusted to the team channel: No problem, I am very familiar with the command. I think I was the vice president and commander of the Roaring Commando of the first union in this service.


    Tony Stark saw that the first person and chief commander of the game was in place, and he immediately changed to the union channel: Through the New York Rocky Heroes difficulty book, the Orange Shield MT is already in place! Come to DPS and nanny, don''t M who is not strong!


    Thor quietly said to Tony-Stark: 1!


    Tony Stark replied: Brother, report a data or pretend to wait first.


    Thor quietly said to Tony Stark: This costume is the No. 1 Enhancer, the talent strengthens the Lightning Chain, and he has never lost the flag! There is an orange hammer, I don''t need any weapons and equipment, and there is currently a lack of achievement of holding sisters.


    Thor joined the team.


    Steve Rogers said on the team channel: This DPS is powerful!


    Tony Stark also switched to the team channel: How about we put a flag in first!


    Thor replied: Good! Let''s learn from each other first.


    Ironforge...No, in the suburbs of New York, Tony Stark and Thor planted a flag duel. After watching it, Steve Rogers had itchy hands and joined the ranks of the flag planting.


    The understanding between teammates has increased. Although no one is convinced, they all understand that the team is very powerful.


    Steve Rogers said on the team channel: Do you need a milk?


    Thor''s suggestion: This is enough DPS and it doesn''t matter to the nanny, it''s best to find a strong DPS, play fast, you can finish it in half an hour.


    Tony Stark said: Let me see if the list of friends is online.


    He quietly said to Bruce Banner: Are you free? New York Rocky H Ben, lack of strong DPS!


    Bruce Banner replied: It just so happened, I washed the violent!


    Bruce Banner joined the team and said on the team channel: It seems that he lacks control.


    Tony Stark said: I can be a guest mage and find a hunter and thief.


    Tony Stark continued to shout for the union.


    Peter Parker quietly said to Tony Stark: Group one!


    Tony Stark asked: How much to wait? Is there a **** outfit? Have you graduated from the top three?


    Peter Parker replied: Tailor made professional equipment!


    Tony Stark said: Sorry, it''s full!


    Peter Parker bursts out: *!


    Tony Stark: The **** and the whiteboard are getting thicker!


    Tony Stark continued the union''s speech: Rocky Hben, come hunter and thief!


    Peter Parker''s union channel is blatant: ##@#!


    Natasha Normanoff quietly said to Tony Stark: My vice chairman, form me!


    Natasha Normanoff joined the team.


    Bruce Banner said on the team channel: The vice-chairman is here, let everyone let the equipment out.


    Thor: No need!


    Steve Rogers: Hello, vice president. The cloth, leather, lock, and board are all yours.


    Tony Stark: I''m fine!


    Natasha Normanoff said on the team channel: Well, I will find another familiar hunter, so that no one will grab the equipment.


    Natasha Normanoff quietly said to Clint Button: Come here, make a Rocky book.


    Clint Button said: I am on the battlefield here, the national team!


    Natasha Normanov said: Will it come, a word!


    Clint Button: Come on.


    Natasha Normanoff said: Private chat with Tony Stark playing 1.


    Clint Button quietly said to Tony Stark that Clint Button joined the team.


    Natasha Normanoff said on the team channel: This is my little brother, take care of it.


    Steve Rogers said: No problem, after playing Rocky, I will take you to clean up the Hydra.


    Thor said: If you want to use the Immortal Palace, you can find me.


    Tony Stark said: "Everyone is here, let''s go, I have a flying mount, fly to New York first, hurry up, gather at the Stark Building at the entrance of the dungeon!


    There is no nurse, the team is very strong, anti-war/riding, reinforcement, combat thieves, shooting and hunting, violent warfare and technological law.


    The copy looks very simple, with only a few waves of mobs plus a BOSS Loki, but it is not easy to fight.


    Loki will be a clone, will flash, will open the portal, and can also summon the younger brother, the weapon has its own charm skills!


    After half an hour, the dungeon is cleared.


    Thor''s achievement: Hug sister throw!


    The Hulk got the achievement: A few slaps!


    Tony Stark''s achievement: Nuclear Ping!


    Steve Rogers'' achievement: Why listen to me!


    Clint Button''s achievement: I am Legolas!


    Natasha Normanoff obtains: Loki drops an orange rod, a set of fairy palace costumes...


    Tony Stark took all the gold coins that Loki dropped-three generations of poor engineering!


    The team is disbanded, and it is agreed to find a few powerful parties tomorrow to brush up the team book: Ultron Era!


    Uvi-Bauer finally saw Thanos appearing in the egg, and immediately understood one thing, this version of the final group BOSS must be Thanos!


    It is estimated that a group of forty people will be formed.


    But MT is not strong enough, can the captain resist it? Uvi-Bauer was very worried at the beginning, and then he wanted to understand that the highest authority of the version is in the hands of Marvel, and it is enough to add skills to the captain.


    After the trial screening was over, the lights of the small theater turned on, Uvi-Bauer quickly recovered, picked up the questionnaire, and directly scored 95 points!


    And gave a comment that best represents his impression-full of entertainment! All kinds of cool! All kinds of awesome!


    "Excellent." A front-line executive from the distribution department of the Embassy Pictures said at this time: "I think this film can create another miracle."


    Thomas, director of theatrical distribution department, said: "The embassy film industry operates, and this film is at the global box office level of one billion dollars."


    Uvi-Bauer didn''t say anything, but agreed with the two of them. "Avengers" can be called a pinnacle of superhero movies. It is unparalleled in terms of entertainment and feels better than playing a favorite game.


    After watching this movie, it was like the Mage got the chicken leg in the 1960s, and the Hunter got the orange bow and the phoenix in the 1970s.


    The summary of the screenings was quickly placed on Ronan¡¯s desk Compared with film critics and media reporters, these executives of Relativity Entertainment are veritable professionals who have been working for many years. The first line of the film market, the perception is undoubtedly more in line with today''s film market.


    In terms of market-led scoring, the Avengers scored an average of ninety points.


    In the past, all the films that were screened more than 80% in Relativity Entertainment''s internal screenings, all of them hit the box office.


    Since a long time ago, with the exception of a few films with special needs, Relativity Entertainment no longer held screenings for film critics. Anyway, commercial films fell into their eyes and basically received no good comments.


    Like "Avengers", in their eyes, there are indispensable comments such as mentally handicapped and mentally disabled.


    Embassy Pictures, taking advantage of the still hot screening momentum of "Captain America", is also continuing to promote the "Avengers" to be released in May next year.


    In the list of the most anticipated movies of 2009 listed by many media and websites, "Avengers" ranks first on all lists!


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 Chapter 1127： joint

    Before you know it, 2008 has come to an end, and the sun in 2009 has fallen on the world. America is still two worlds, one side is full of wailing, and the other is a luxurious life.


    However, compared with previous years, the number of people who can advance into the latter has decreased drastically, and the latter have fallen into the ranks of the former.


    Many people cannot adapt to this gap and choose to use the "Leap of Faith".


    However, these have little to do with Relativity Entertainment. During the year of 2008, Relativity Entertainment developed rapidly. Whether it was movies and dramas, or related peripheral industry chains, they all created new highs since the establishment of the group company.


    Among them, "Avatar" with a global box office of up to 2.8 billion US dollars appeared.


    Although "Avatar" is still shown in the international market, it has already set a record that other films are difficult to break in a short period of time.


    In addition, Relativity Entertainment also has two live-action films, "Alice in Wonderland" and "Beauty and the Beast", with a global box office of more than 1 billion US dollars.


    The latter is still showing in the North American and international film markets, and $1 billion is far from the end of the box office.


    As for the box office over 500 million US dollars, that is too much.


    The proportion of movie box office in the revenue of Relativity Entertainment has been declining and has fallen below 15%.


    In terms of drama series, except for "Grey the Intern" and "Peppa Pig", which continue to cooperate with ABC TV, all other dramas were handed over to the Netflix streaming platform for exclusive broadcast.


    Correspondingly, most of the money burned by Netflix streaming media fell into the pocket of Shahai Entertainment.


    While Shahai Entertainment continues to film and produce old dramas, it is also constantly developing new ones.


    "Breaking Bad" is a big hit. At present, like "House of Cards" and "Game of Thrones", it belongs to the first-line series. Shahai Entertainment intends to use this series as a basis to focus on the most popular characters. Develop derivative series.


    For example, the story of the coquettish lawyer before he met Lao Bai.


    There are also some brand new projects.


    Shahai Entertainment bought the adaptation rights of a vampire "Southern Vampire" and plans to adapt it into a large-scale vampire series, temporarily titled "True Love as Blood".


    In the competition with Twentieth Century Fox, he grabbed the investment opportunity of "Modern Family" starring Sophia Vergara and others, and obtained the copyright of this series of episodes.


    The two drama producers of Shahai Entertainment focused on the documentary and planned to shoot a documentary about ten episodes that reflects the real life and work conditions of female artists in San Fernando Valley.


    This is not a heavy-tasting drama series. The content may be of a large scale, but the intention is very basic, not at all, it is through a more neutral and objective standpoint, using the lens to describe the practitioners of an industry.


    In addition, Shahai Entertainment has also attracted many foreign projects by virtue of its good reputation of "valuing newcomers" over the years, and has finalized several cooperations.


    For example, the serious drama of Zhenger Bajing, Shahai Entertainment and the director of "Long Island Lost", Michael Costa, plan to shoot a series of anti-terrorism theme, the project is called "Homeland Security".


    Shahai Entertainment has also further strengthened the development of the female market. Robert King, the screenwriter and producer of "Vertical Limits", delivered to the company a project, a series called "The Good Wife", which focuses on the so-called heroine, won Ronan''s green light.


    Preparations for this series have already begun, and it will be available on the Netflix streaming platform in the fall.


    Shahai Entertainment also rejected several projects, such as DreamWorks¡¯ invitation to cooperate.


    In view of the great success of "Brothers" that year, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks plan to work together again to shoot war-themed miniseries with World War II as the background story, but this time the battlefield has moved from Europe. Above the Pacific islands.


    The production cost of "Brothers" is as high as 125 million U.S. dollars. The budget of this drama, temporarily named "Blood Wars Pacific", is even more alarming. The production cost will be as high as 230 million U.S. dollars.


    Hollywood is facing a money shortage caused by the economic crisis. DreamWorks and Tom Hanks¡¯ companies cannot afford such a high investment. Spielberg immediately found Shahai Entertainment and Netflix Streaming, hoping that the two companies would be generous. Unwind and pay for most of the investment in "Blood Wars Pacific".


    It is not impossible to pay the bill, but DreamWorks refused to give up the copyright. Of course Ronan would not be taken advantage of this, and he directly declined the invitation of Spielberg and Tom Hanks to cooperate.


    Want to pay for Shahai Entertainment and Netflix streaming media, but want to keep the copyright, how can there be such a good thing?


    DreamWorks is inspired by Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, and is also stepping up activities overseas, striving to make money overseas.


    Spielberg and Tom Hanks''s name are still very attractive for investment.


    In a series of good news, Relativity Entertainment is still operating as planned.


    Ronan always pays attention to the latest news about Hollywood and 20th Century Fox.


    In mid-January, there was a gossip newspaper in the UK that was not part of News Corporation. It smelled something. In a recent special issue on the weekend, it was claimed that somebody in the British royal family might sell news about William¡¯s injury some time ago. , Or the royal family is being watched.


    Although there is no clear evidence for these news, Ronan also knows that even if it is Relativity Entertainment, it quietly hides behind News Corporation, and after secretly helping them suppress it for a period of time, certain events are almost unstoppable.


    Certain related events will inevitably erupt in the next few months, and many people will become victims.


    In this case, there is no need to press down.


    Ronan left Los Angeles with fanfare and rushed to London, England, to visit Jessica Felton, who was in charge of the crew of "Fast and Furious 5" at Pinewood Studios.


    Pinewood Studios is the largest film studio in the UK, with 41 various studios, including 10 digital TV studios, outdoor shooting parks and woodlands, and the world''s only underwater photography facility.


    The main plot of "Fast and Furious 5" takes place in London, England, so Pinewood Studios was chosen as the location of the crew.


    The crew has not finished today¡¯s work. Jessica Felton left the studio, returned to the hotel where he was staying, changed into a formal dress, and met Ronan downstairs, who had just returned from a visit on Downing Street, and rushed together To Kensington Palace in Chelsea.


    Before coming to London, Ronan made a visit. William and his girlfriend Kate specially hosted a banquet in the area where they lived in Kensington Palace to host Ronan and Jessica Felton.


    A Bentley car drove away from the front of the hotel. The driver was David, and Vinci continued to sit in the passenger seat.


    "There are paparazzi," Finch said.


    Ronan waved his hand: "Don''t worry about them, William and I have been together for many years. It is normal to visit him."


    Jessica Felton couldn''t help but said: "They are really crazy!"


    Ronan said: "They are not crazy, where can we have a good chance."


    Jessica Felton was speechless for a while and had to ask: "Are you ready to start?"


    Ronan nodded slightly: "It''s about to burst out. This is the best opportunity."


    Not only because of these things, but also for years of secret planning and waiting.


    First, the economic crisis broke out normally and brought a series of shocks. Then, the 20th Century Fox has received five Dragon Balls that he sent out, plus the "Australia", which can be said to be six.


    Continuous large-scale production failures, even the 20th Century Fox could not bear its weight, the stock price fell again and again, and the market value shrank again and again.


    Next month, "Terminator 4" will be released. Twentieth Century Fox is likely to gather seven dragon **** and naturally want to summon the dragon.


    When they arrived in Kensington Palace''s area belonging to William, William and Kate waited at the door, and waited until Ronan and Jessica Felton got off the car, took a step forward, and shook hands with them and exchanged greetings.


    Afterwards, Ronan and William walked in front side by side, and Kate followed Jessica Felton behind and entered Kensington Palace together.


    Both parties went directly to the living room on the second floor, where there are many family photos, books, magazines, and many household items such as candles and green plants, maintaining a comfortable family atmosphere.


    This is a private dinner after all.


    When Ronan talked with William on the phone before, there was a simple communication. The two did not bother Kate and Jessica Felton, who were talking and laughing, and went into the study together.


    "Don''t worry." William believed Ronan could understand: "I have just checked here and there will be no problems."


    Ronan nodded: "I saw the news in the newspaper two days ago, and I couldn''t believe that they dared to stretch their hands so long."


    William''s face is not very good: "They have violated the rules of the game."


    Although it hasn''t exploded in the newspapers, and he hasn''t got any evidence here, he has already guessed.


    Ronan said in a deep voice, "Some people are crazy."


    William did not take Ronan''s words, but asked: "You are very concerned about this?"


    "To be honest, I encountered a situation similar to yours some time ago." Ronan calmly seemed to suppress his anger: "Some of my personal calls with Jesse, as well as several calls with company executives, were all caught Eavesdropped."


    William was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, he wasn''t surprised: "They are too courageous..."


    "I was also very surprised at the time Ronan said roughly: "So, someone checked it out, and the result... was shocking. My people followed the clues from Los Angeles to New York, from New York to Washington, and then to London. Although what they found was amazing, I did not expect that they would dare to treat the royal family..."


    Listening to Ronan''s words, William''s face became more serious. People of his background naturally knew that a super-rich with a net worth of hundreds of billions really wanted to investigate and should find out a lot of things.


    "You have the evidence?" William asked.


    Ronan nodded slightly: "There is a part."


    William said directly: "Ronan, let''s cooperate."


    The dinner started late because Ronan and William had been in the study for too long.


    Ronan stayed in London for nearly a week, during which he visited a number of political and business people, and then returned to North America in late January to prepare to participate in an event of the George Lucas Film Foundation.


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 Chapter 1128： Deep foundation

    Unlike most film foundations in Hollywood, which are commercial investment types, George Lucas¡¯s film foundation is more charitable and rarely invests in commercial films. Instead, it actively supports film education and will give some experimental film projects. With financial support, to explore the possible future of the film industry.


    Many funding objects of the George Lucas Film Foundation are mainly graduates of the USC Film School.


    The event was held in Los Angeles, in the grand banquet hall of a hotel near the University of Southern California Film School.


    On the day that Ronan hurried back to Los Angeles, he appeared at the event on time. In fact, his personal foundation funded many projects, such as the latest practice base of the USC Film Academy.


    Last year, Ronan¡¯s personal foundation donated US$42 million to the USC Film Academy, and the subsequent establishment of the USC Film Academy practice base was named the Anderson Film Production Center by the school.


    Ronan is not the only one, Spielberg, who is a member of the USC Film School* alumni, also donated nearly 40 million US dollars. Currently, a brand new building called the Spielberg Building is under construction.


    Ronan also knows that George Lucas intends to donate more than 100 million US dollars to the USC Film Academy at one time to strengthen the software and hardware conditions of the college''s teaching.


    This donation will not be realized until George Lucas sells Lucasfilm.


    George Lucas is currently the focus of Hollywood. He has officially announced his retirement this year, that is, in 2009, and plans to sell Lucasfilm. Many companies are eyeing Lucasfilm.


    After all, it is not only Relativity Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox who can realize the value of Lucasfilm.


    However, the severe economic situation, Wall Street''s temporary full-scale divestment, and Hollywood''s inevitable cash shortage for a period of time left most companies with more than enough energy.


    Even if Warner Bros., the leading Hollywood company in the past decade, faced Lucasfilm¡¯s asking price of more than US$3 billion, and did not accept exchange-for-purchase requirements, it must think twice.


    In this special time period, once a problem occurs in a certain link of the capital chain, the entire capital chain may break.


    Even so, in the banquet hall, the top executives of the six major Hollywood companies have appeared. If Lucasfilm can accept three-year or five-year installments, wouldn''t their opportunity come?


    Ronan briefly chatted with Kevin Tesuhara of Warner Bros. and saw that James Murdoch had also entered the banquet hall. After thinking about it, he found George Lucas directly.


    "Hi, George." Ronan shook hands with George Lucas.


    George Lucas said with a smile: "I heard that you went to the UK, I thought you would not come."


    Ronan shrugged slightly and said, "I just rushed back today." He glanced at the sparsely crowded rest area of ??the banquet hall: "Talk alone."


    The two have known each other for many years, and George Lucas didn''t mean to refuse, he responded and went to the resting place together.


    Ronan didn''t go around in circles, and asked directly: "George, haven''t you made a decision yet?"


    This acquisition negotiation has been going on for several months, and it has been difficult to reach an agreement.


    When it comes to huge transactions, George Lucas is a qualified businessman. Together with the executives and shareholders of Lucasfilm, they have been using the attention of major companies to increase Lucasfilm''s bargaining chips.


    Someone has been paying attention to Ronan and George Lucas, but he walked over quickly and interjected: "George, why don''t you focus on 20th Century Fox?"


    Ronan had already seen James Murdoch, James Murdoch smiled and nodded slightly to him, and said: "Twentieth Century Fox has always been Lucasfilm¡¯s closest partner. We have been with Lucasfilm since 1977. Up to now, with more than 30 years of cooperation history, no company knows Lucasfilm better than Twentieth Century Fox."


    He emphasized his tone: "There is no company that is more suitable for Lucasfilm than Twentieth Century Fox!"


    This is where the advantage of Fox in the twentieth century lies.


    George Lucas did not answer, as if thinking.


    James Murdoch took a look at Ronan and said, "Ronan, as far as I know, your Relativity Entertainment only cooperates with Lucasfilm in special effects production, and the cooperation time is only a few years. ."


    Ronan smiled, and said: "Indeed, Relativity Entertainment is not as deep as the 20th Century Fox."


    James Murdoch opened his chair, sat opposite Ronan, and said to George Lucas: "You leave it to Hollywood and to the world film industry. The greatest asset is the "Star Wars" series. Century Fox also holds partial rights in this series. George, you are retired. You can''t let the "Star Wars" series be completely divided, right?"


    George Lucas turned his head to look at James Murdoch: "Your style is the same as your father."


    He didn''t say the rest. James Murdoch deserves to be Rupert Murdoch''s favorite son. This overwhelming mannerism is exactly the same.


    James Murdoch understands the implications of the words of George Lucas, but the situation of Fox in the twentieth century is not good. George Lucas¡¯ personal opinion is biased towards relativity entertainment, and Fox wants to win Under the opportunity of Lucasfilm, we must think of something.


    He smiled and said, "Don''t get me wrong, George. I''m just explaining an objective fact."


    George Lucas kept quiet: "I understand."


    Ronan said at this time: "James, Twentieth Century Fox really has the sincerity to buy Lucasfilm?"


    James Murdoch first smiled at Ronan, then looked at George Lucas: "That''s right, as long as Lucasfilm is willing to sell it, 20th Century Fox will buy it."


    Ronan asked slowly: "Buy? Acquisition? What method does Twentieth Century Fox intend to use? Equity exchange? Installment payment?"


    In the twentieth century, Fox was financially tight. Because of the failure of successive large-scale production projects, bank borrowings and investors forcing debts, it is not a secret in Hollywood. The news has long been spread.


    Ronan and George Lucas have a very good personal relationship. These relationships involve billions of dollars in transactions. At most, George Lucas, a businessman, has similar conditions. Priority will be given to relativity entertainment.


    But this level of personal relationships and closer contacts allowed Ronan to accurately grasp George Lucas¡¯ mentality in selling Lucasfilm.


    A group of shareholders of Lucasfilm, headed by George Lucas, who have an absolute advantage, are not interested in equity swaps and installment payments. What they want is cash transactions.


    Especially George Lucas himself, Ronan once disclosed that he wants to use Netflix''s equity as a redemption condition.


    But George Lucas, who only cared about movies and related technology industries, refused.


    George Lucas has considered all aspects of the Hollywood film industry, experimental films, philanthropy, his alma mater, USC Film School, and the future of his new girlfriend. In his plan, these require a lot of money. cash.


    As the second richest man in Hollywood, one of the purposes of George Lucas''s sale of Lucasfilm was to cash out.


    Everyone has their own ideas, Ronan has long grasped George Lucas''s ideas.


    Therefore, Ronan didn¡¯t need James Murdoch¡¯s answer and said directly: ¡°James, even if I and Relativity Entertainment make a move, will Twentieth Century Fox have to pay in installments? Three years or five years? The copyright revenue sharing dispute between the two countries is the same.


    James Murdoch retorted: "Twentieth Century Fox has a foundation..."


    Ronan laughed: "I don''t know which part of the 20th Century Fox is going to sell? Who will take over?" He no longer cares about James Murdoch: "George, let''s talk to another place."


    George Lucas stood up first and said, "Come with me."


    Ronan went out of the banquet hall with him.


    James Murdoch watched the two leave, and George Lucas''s attitude has already explained a lot of problems.


    Really want to sell some assets and continue to bid for Lucasfilm?


    To tell the truth, James Murdoch did not make up his mind. The successive failures of large projects have caused him to be questioned by shareholders and Rupert Murdoch.


    If Lucasfilm can accept share swaps or installments...


    James Murdoch frowned slightly, thinking of George Lucas'' attitude, and gradually understood.


    He immediately thought of the next move. If the 20th Century Fox is out, it is not a complete failure. The rights and interests of the "Star Wars" series, any company that acquires Lucasfilm, will not be able to bypass the threshold of the 20th Century Fox.


    Even if Relativity Entertainment successfully acquires Lucasfilm , if it wants to recover its investment, it will inevitably have the idea of ??a Star Wars series. At that time, whether it is shooting a sequel or other aspects of operation, it can evolve into a long time. Long-standing copyright disputes.


    Unless, Twentieth Century Fox can get more cakes in this series.


    In a hotel lounge, George Lucas asked: "Ronan, although I am not inclined to Twentieth Century Fox, James Murdoch¡¯s words are not unreasonable. Twentieth Century Fox has always been "Star Wars." The publisher of the series, the copyright of the first "New Hope" is always in their hands, other aspects..."


    "I have considered this issue." Ronan considered carefully, and the plan has developed to the present. Even if some things leak out, it doesn''t matter, and said: "On this point, Relativity Entertainment has an overall plan. If everything goes well , Relativity Entertainment can integrate all the copyrights and related benefits of the "Star Wars" series."


    George Lucas asked, "Can you tell me?"


    Ronan said directly: "Relativity Entertainment is preparing to acquire 20th Century Fox!"


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 Chapter 1129： Triangle architecture

    This month, the United States ushered in another handover of the chief commander. The first black chief in history walked into the white room and faced difficulties in this stormy moment.


    The predecessor did not leave much wealth, let alone a prosperous situation, but left a lot of feathers.


    The economic crisis is raging, and the situation in the United States is not optimistic; the war quagmire in the Middle East is deeply trapped in it; the tendency to confront the bears becomes more and more obvious, and the new Peter the Great, who shows muscles at every turn, always makes the general leader dull.


    There are also a group of little brothers, who seem to be getting less and less obedient.


    Heitan has a long way to go to clean up the mess in America.


    To some extent, the arrival of Heitan classmates also means the victory of Hollywood liberals.


    Compared with the later President Chuan, the number of Hollywood stars spraying black charcoal classmates is much less.


    Mr. Nupuchuan was once Hollywood''s political correctness.


    Whenever there is a large-scale gathering or awards ceremony, Chuan always becomes the topic person.


    But it appears as a villain.


    As one of the first big groups to invest in Heitan students, Relativity Entertainment will have less political resistance in a short period of time.


    For some plans, it would be too helpless if the Washington authorities or the Federal Trade Commission were to stop them.


    Collusion between politics and business is legal and reasonable in the United States.


    Hundreds of reporters gathered in the news hall of the Theory of Relativity Building, with countless cameras and camera lenses aimed at the rostrum in front.


    There are two people above, Hollywood is also the world''s richest man Ronan Anderson, Hollywood''s second richest man George Lucas.


    Ronan and George Lucas each signed a contract, and then the two exchanged contracts, holding both hands tightly together.


    There was a warm applause from below.


    George Lucas shook hands with Ronan hard and said with a smile: "I will leave Lucas Pictures to you."


    Ronan will also smile: "George, you will witness Lucasfilm''s success again."


    If it''s someone else, George Lucas would only use it as a spectacle, but Ronan on the opposite side has created too many miracles. He couldn''t help saying: "I believe you entertain with the theory of relativity."


    Then, several senior executives from Relativity Entertainment and Lucasfilm took the stage one after another, and the two took a group photo at this historic moment.


    After several months of lengthy evaluation and negotiation, Relativity Entertainment and Lucas Pictures formally reached an agreement on Monday and signed an equity transfer agreement with all shareholders.


    Relativity Entertainment thus completed the acquisition of Lucasfilm, turning Lucasfilm into a wholly-owned subsidiary.


    This transaction has a huge amount and is also the largest acquisition since the establishment of Relativity Entertainment.


    According to the agreement reached by both parties, Relativity Entertainment will need to pay a total of US$3.885 billion to the former shareholders of Lucasfilm in two times within ten days of the formal signing of the agreement.


    This is a bit less than Ronan''s expected transaction volume of $4 billion, but it is also a reflection of the true value of Lucasfilm.


    The joining of Lucasfilm also made up for a shortcoming of Relativity Entertainment, which owns the world''s most powerful film special effects company-Industrial Light and Magic.


    Ronan had some impressions. Once Walt Disney acquired Lucasfilm, the transaction volume was about US$4 billion.


    Due to the outstanding performance of Relativity Entertainment in recent years, the investment returns are amazing, because Ronan¡¯s relationship has prepared a large amount of reserves, the acquisition of Lucasfilm will not bring too much pressure.


    At the end of the signing ceremony and press conference, George Lucas and Lucasfilm¡¯s shareholder representatives left directly. Other Lucasfilm executives who came to the Theory of Relativity Building participated in a brief meeting.


    After the completion of the equity change of Lucasfilm, Ronan still focuses on stability. This company has been running well, and there is no need to make too many changes in the short term.


    George Lucas also talked with Ronan Shen. Ronan also accepted his recommendation after several personal interviews. The former premiere operating officer of Lucasfilm, Michael Zhou, will temporarily serve as Lucasfilm. To complete the smooth transition of Lucasfilm.


    The meeting was presided over by Robert Iger and lasted for a short period of time, mainly to stabilize people''s hearts.


    After the meeting ended, Ronan and Robert Iger had another two-person meeting to discuss the next series of actions, including the adjustment of Lucasfilm.


    Although Lucasfilm is a comprehensive film and entertainment company with multiple businesses including special effects production, animation production and sound effects production, it has basically never set foot in the distribution industry and does not have the ability to distribute.


    Strictly speaking, it can be classified into the ranks of production companies.


    Embassy Pictures will definitely become Lucasfilm''s omni-channel distributor.


    Even so, in other businesses, Lucasfilm and Relativity Entertainment have a certain overlap, and many departments or subsidiaries are bound to adjust.


    Lucasfilm is mostly high-quality assets such as Industrial Light and Magic and Skywalker sound effects, but there are also tasteless departments such as Lucas Animation and Lucas Games. According to Robert Iger¡¯s adjustment plan, Lucas The film industry will optimize the industry while retaining a certain degree of independence.


    Lucas Animation and Lucas Games will be merged into Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    There are also some companies that have a high degree of overlap with the functions of Relativity Entertainment''s companies without integrating the necessary departments, and will be divested and sold or directly abolished.


    After the integration, the new film production of "Star Wars" was naturally put on the agenda.


    In the next ten years, Relativity Entertainment will develop a new "Star Wars" movie trilogy, which will continue to tell the story of the Jedi Knights.


    Feelings and memories, sell them when they should be sold, especially "Star Wars", the world''s largest movie IP.


    Except for movies, related animations and will continue to create and publish.


    The most important peripheral products will also inherit the excellent traditions of the "Star Wars" series and continue to be sold worldwide.


    However, in the manufacturing of some peripheral products, Relativity Entertainment will completely abandon American manufacturers and instead seek new partners in international markets such as across the Pacific Ocean to further reduce costs.


    Surroundings will also be the main source of profit for the "Star Wars" series.


    In addition, Ronan also plans to let someone make a prequel movie based on his memories, telling the story of the rebellion before Princess Leia boarded the ship in "New Hope", in which no Jedi will appear.


    Of course, as the popular king of the series, Darth Vader has to make soy sauce.


    Then there are drama series. With Netflix streaming, the world''s largest streaming media platform, the world view of "Star Wars" can be further expanded by shooting a series, such as focusing on the Manroda.


    With the appeal of "Star Wars", as long as the series can guarantee the basic quality, attracting a large audience is not a problem at all.


    Ronan will only initiate related general plans and make a certain level of overall planning, but will not personally get involved in specific creations, because he is very clear that no matter whether it was or is now, it is not a "Star Wars" series. The audience simply cannot understand the world view of "Star Wars".


    Like most movie fans on the other side of the Pacific, Ronan would be guilty of embarrassing cancer when he saw a Jedi knight playing with a lamp stick.


    Even from the perspective of George Lucas''s definition of the Jedi Order, it is more like a cult.


    Can''t marry a wife and have children, can''t own private property, can''t integrate into social life...


    This is simply anti-human, so it is normal for people with psychological problems like Anakin Skywalker.


    The power of the bright side is always so easy to fall, and once it falls, it is like a super boss.


    Blackening is twice as strong, and whitening is weak by three points.


    It is precisely because of his incompetence to accept the Star Wars culture, Ronan is very self-aware that if he is allowed to intervene in the production, the "Star Wars" series will definitely be completely crooked.


    Although George Lucas also eats books and eats settings, and eats harder than Blizzard, if he is asked to come, "Star Wars" will no longer be a lamp.


    As for bringing George Lucas back, there is no need. Ronan was afraid that he would eat the prequel trilogy after he finished eating the prequel trilogy.


    What did you say about that sentence? The great creator of Star Wars culture and the worst director of Star Wars movies.


    This may be an exaggeration, but it is not unreasonable.


    After Ronan was ready to complete the acquisition plan, he set up a team of screenwriters to create closely-connected trilogy scripts at one time. The trilogy in the past was not very good, but there are advantages to learn from.


    For example, the absolute protagonist is a female, super cute robots and other surroundings.


    Selling peripherals is more important than making movies.


    Therefore, Darth Vader will also come out to make soy sauce in a flashback-like clip.


    As for supporting actor, black people are also good, at least they can attract the black group that accounts for an increasing proportion of North American audiences.


    But forget it once the image is not good and the head is not clear, at least it must be pleasing enough in image.


    It really doesn''t work, just switch to a Latino character.


    In order to consider the vast future of the market on the other side of the Pacific The third protagonist needs to have a Chinese character, and it is best to find a well-known actor over there.


    It seems that Erdan-Gu-Yanzu is good.


    Once "Star Wars", in the large-scale production film introduced on the other side of the Pacific, the treatment is better than the animated feature film of Pixar Studios.


    The protagonist of the original trilogy is a triangular structure composed of Luke, Han Solo and Princess Leia, while the prequel trilogy is a triangular structure composed of Obi-Wan, Anakin and Queen Amidala.


    For another trilogy, the protagonists must also be triangular.


    One white female, one African or Latino male, and one Asian/Chinese male.


    Temporarily stabilizing Lucasfilm, Ronan took the time to receive high-level Wall Street figures who came to visit.


    Several people headed by Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein accepted Ronan''s invitation and came to Los Angeles specifically.


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 Chapter 1130： No one can stay out

    The Beverly Hills Clubhouse is temporarily suspending the film industry today to host Ronan and his guests.


    The clubhouse is adjacent to the reception room on the southern hillside. Through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, you can overlook most of the city of Los Angeles, allowing people to stand here and feel that the entire city of angels is under control, as if you are the owner of Los Angeles.


    Lloyd Blankfein stood in front of the window, his eyes seemed to be watching the City of Angels, but his head carefully recalled the materials he had read before.


    Even from his perspective, it is a bit surprising.


    It''s not about the content, but somewhat shocked by the courage and madness of the other party. It doesn''t really matter what methods are used to treat ordinary people. Wall Street has done a lot of similar things.


    How many people went bankrupt on Wall Street in the United States? Can''t count.


    But these methods are directly used on the big figures of the political and business circles, and the number is so large, it is really bold.


    The consequences are also quite serious! If it doesn''t, there will be jail.


    It is conceivable what kind of situation will be faced once it is exposed.


    Even, part of it involves Wall Street groups including Goldman Sachs.


    If you think about it, it is not surprising that the "Wall Street Journal" in the hands of the other party can always grasp the industry dynamics in a timely and fast manner...


    It seems that it is not without reason.


    Ronan did not rush to speak, and sat on the single sofa, waiting patiently.


    The plan has been carried out so far. Although everything is temporarily covered under the water, the overall situation has been determined.


    With Lloyd Blankfein''s character and the situation facing Goldman Sachs, we will certainly not let go of such a good opportunity.


    Although the situation is far better than that of Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs has also been hit by the economic crisis. In the face of this financial market that has swept across several industries and global markets, no one on Wall Street can stand aside.


    It is very rare to have such a good opportunity during the depression of the industry and the market.


    Lloyd Blankfein didn''t think about it for too long, and soon passed from the floor-to-ceiling window. He sat on the sofa chair before and said, "Ronan, these are all real?"


    Ronan put down the tea cup in his hand: "Will I make a joke about this kind of thing?"


    "Isn''t that all?" Lloyd Blankfein asked, "Are there others?"


    Ronan didn''t answer directly, instead he said, "Is this enough?"


    Lloyd Blankfein nodded slightly, suddenly laughed, and said: "Goldman Sachs and Relativity Entertainment have always been on good terms. Since you speak in person, I will help."


    Ronan also laughed: "This is not Relativity Entertainment asking Goldman Sachs to help, but Relativity Entertainment is helping Goldman Sachs." He said unhurriedly: "As soon as these hot news come out, the 20th Century Fox and News Corporation are facing The situation can be imagined. With Goldman Sachs'' ability, in the capital market, there is a lot of room for manipulation, right?"


    Lloyd Blankfein was not embarrassed either, and said with a smile: "We are mutually beneficial."


    Ronan spread his hand and said, "Cooperating with Relativity Entertainment, there will always be gains."


    How can Lloyd Blankfein believe that the cooperation between Goldman Sachs and Relativity Entertainment is generally smooth, but the premise of all this is that Goldman Sachs itself has extremely strong strength.


    How did relativistic entertainment develop? How many small companies have been annexed along the way, it is not an exaggeration to say that cannibalism does not spit bone.


    Lloyd Blankfein asked suddenly: "This is such a good opportunity, Ronan, you are willing to share it with us, why?"


    Ronan replied casually: "When the stock prices of News Corp and Twentieth Century Fox fell, I believe you will have the means to make huge profits and make them fall even worse."


    Only if it is more painful and the Murdoch family has been hit harder can they sell the 20th Century Fox.


    Otherwise, the Murdoch family insists not to sell, and Relativity Entertainment has no good way without paying a huge price.


    Relativity Entertainment wants to win 20th Century Fox at a smaller price and weaken the power of the entire News Corporation. It can be said that it is a basic condition.


    Moreover, it is not wise to use relativity entertainment alone to force News Corp.


    This group of top predators on Wall Street, whose stomachs were emptied by the financial crisis, now smells blood...


    Lloyd Blankfein said: "I will carefully consider the possibility of shorting."


    Ronan said: "With today''s economic environment, it is difficult to have this opportunity missed a second time."


    "I understand." Lloyd Blankfein said slowly, "I need time to think about it."


    Ronan did not say more: "I hope we have the opportunity to work together again."


    Robert Iger has also made preparations. Relativity Entertainment has contacted a professional trading team and will also invest certain funds and resources.


    Lloyd Blankfein stood up and shook hands with Ronan, then left.


    Ronan called Robert Iger and gave a general overview of the situation so that Robert Iger could better grasp the real-time situation.


    Robert Iger is responsible for the specific implementation and has been making relevant preparations. As long as this is successful, he will be the CEO of the top entertainment media group in the United States and the world.


    In the afternoon, Ronan rushed to the Century City Pacific Investment Foundation and met Lin Jian of Qianlu Group who came to Los Angeles again.


    In the next year, Lin Jianhui will stay in Los Angeles for a long time. Whether the entertainment empire of Qianlu Group can be successfully established is extremely critical during this time.


    This time, he also saw the preliminary plan of Relativity Entertainment. Judging by his years of business experience, the success rate was extremely high.


    "Mr. Anderson." Lin Jian''s square face was full of caution, reminding: "The opponent is an old fox for many years, so you should not be underestimated."


    Ronan was equally cautious and said, "Mr. Lin, don''t worry. Not only is the plan smoothly implemented, we have also made a number of plans to prevent accidents."


    It is not the first time that Lin Jian has dealt with Ronan. He also knows that this person has a mature and stable body far beyond his age: "Well, Qianlu Group''s funds will enter the market soon, not later than the end of this month. , All funds will be transferred to the accounts of the new company."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "The funds for Relativity Entertainment will be in place this week."


    Lin Jian seemed to see a huge entertainment company beckoning to himself and said: "Mr. Anderson, if possible, I hope to retain more business. Money is not a problem."


    Ronan laughed: "The agreement has been signed. Mr. Lin, let''s implement it according to the agreement." He thought for a while, and then said: "Even if the part needed for entertainment in the theory of relativity is stripped away, what Qianlu Group can get is its value. Will be on top of DreamWorks."


    Lin Jian could only sigh secretly. Qianlu Group didn''t just let Relativity Entertainment lead its nose. It has done enough investigations in the past six months.


    As long as the desired part can be obtained smoothly, Qianlu Group''s entertainment business can enter the world''s best in one fell swoop.


    Maybe it can''t be compared with Relativity Entertainment or the remaining big companies in Hollywood, but it''s second only to them.


    Struggling for many years is worse than an acquisition.


    No wonder so many people are addicted to the capital game, which seems to be a good shortcut compared to the steady development of industry.


    Lin Jian asked: "When will it be officially launched?"


    "We need time to make the final preparations." Ronan generally gave a time: "Next month, Twentieth Century Fox has a major production movie to premiere next month."


    Now, including "Australia" starring Nicole Kidman, Twentieth Century Fox has collected six dragon balls. I don''t know if "Terminator 4" will become the seventh.


    If it is, it¡¯s better. Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s production costs are combined with publicity and distribution costs. The investment is 300 million US dollars +. If it fails, it will trigger a series of chain effects.


    Even if not, Relativity Entertainment will allow Twentieth Century Fox to successfully summon Shenlong.


    In the twentieth century, Fox dug out the dragon ball from the hands of Relativity Entertainment, each of which was shining with a super halo called "huge loss".


    According to various investigations, continuous large-scale film production projects have failed. The streaming media Fox Online is a bottomless pit that burns money. The squeeze of the economic crisis, coupled with the debt, loan and financing difficulties caused by this, is the capital of the 20th century Fox. The chain is very tight, even if Fox TV can still bring some benefits, it is still so tight that it might break.


    If it were not for the Murdoch family and News Corporation behind it, the 20th Century Fox itself would not be able to pass.


    That is to say, the big Hollywood companies now belong to a larger media group. Otherwise, even the first-line studios who continue to mess up so many large productions will face bankruptcy.


    Qianlu Group moved very fast. On the second day after Ronan and Lin Jian met, a sum of up to 3.5 billion U.S. dollars went to the accounts of the new company jointly invested with Relativity Entertainment.


    According to the feedback from the Oriental Branch of Relativity Entertainment, Qianlu Group borrowed heavily from banks on the other side of the Pacific and received considerable support.


    It can only be said that this group company can develop, and it can be said to have a strong background there.


    Ronan also vaguely remembered that once the company''s liabilities reached a rather exaggerated level, and later due to some reasons, he had to sell heavy assets to pay off bank debts.


    But this also precisely shows that Qianlu Group has a very strong ability to raise funds.


    From the very beginning of Shahai Entertainment''s financing of Abu Dhabi Group, and now it cooperates with Qianlu Group, Ronan has become more proficient in the operation of "borrowing chickens and laying eggs".


    In the 20th century, Fox had many businesses, and there was a large overlap with Relativity Entertainment. There were also some such as some production departments and Blue Sky Studios. Relativity Entertainment did not have to eat it at all.


    Before the takeover battle officially started, Ronan not only succeeded in finding the next family to take over, but also allowed the next family to intervene in advance and take out real money to relieve the financial pressure on Relativity Entertainment.


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 Chapter 1131： beginning

    The plan to acquire Twentieth Century Fox has not yet officially surfaced, and remains within the scope of a very small community of interests. Apart from quietly preparing this work, the company''s normal business operations have not been affected in any way.


    In particular, the filming, production and promotion and distribution of the film are proceeding as planned.


    In late January, the masterpiece directed by Uvi-Bauer was released again as the first film of Relativity Entertainment.


    "The Demon Hunter Washington" held its premiere in Richmond, the capital of Virginia. It is said that it was in this state that Washington achieved the feat of cutting down the cherry tree demon, thus embarking on the road of saving the United States with other founding fathers. .


    This movie is not just the adventure of a person in Washington, but also the like-minded Franklin and Jefferson in the movie.


    The phrase "human beings will never be slaves," Washington also shouted sonorously.


    Last year¡¯s "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" caused a good market response, and it also made enough warm-up for "The Witch Hunter Washington". Coupled with the attraction of Uvi-Bauer''s internet celebrity director, many audiences are willing to do this. Pay for the movie.


    "The Demon Hunter Washington" was released in North America in its first week. Although it lost to the US$32 million "Department Cop" produced and released by Sony Columbia Pictures, which was released at the same time, it only ranked second on the box office list, but it was still in 3750 theaters. Received $22.66 million.


    This achievement is about to reach the production cost of three of 8 million US dollars.


    Although the reputation of the film is still a mess, it does not prevent Uvi-Bauer from achieving another commercial success as a director.


    Brother Bao''s road of directing is far from the end.


    Perhaps after shooting so many invincible video game adaptation movies, and being a licking dog for Blizzard and World of Warcraft for several years, but at the end of the lick and still nothing, Uvi-Bauer has learned something and found his own Film road.


    Once Uvi-Bauer''s film was so bad, in addition to its own problems, the source of film funding is also a reason that cannot be ignored.


    Germany''s film tax rebate policy has caused too many people to run films instead of making them well.


    Just like the super-patterned horror movies like "Reaper Is Here" and "Saw Cry", Uvi-Bauer also has a group of audiences that belong to him.


    Reflected in the movie, "The Witch Hunter Washington" only took ten days and the North American box office exceeded 40 million US dollars, which easily brought huge profits to Relativity Entertainment.


    The last "Vampire Hunter Lincoln" earned US$152.68 million worldwide, but the box office share alone brought tens of millions of dollars in profits to Relativity Entertainment.


    The film will also be shown on a large scale in the global market.


    The first weekend in February belongs to football, which is the largest sport in the United States. The influence of the NFL is estimated to be comparable to the combination of the following three sports leagues.


    The Super Bowl is basically placed on the first weekend of February every year.


    As the American Spring Festival Gala, its influence and ratings can only be described as amazing, and even the movies released on Super Bowl weekend will be greatly affected.


    Hollywood movies with a slightly larger investment will basically focus on the next weekend, which is also the weekend before Valentine''s Day. Many movies are planning to squeeze the Valentine''s Day schedule to get a satisfactory income.


    Among them, there are two most eye-catching movies: One is the third "Lunar Eclipse" of the "Twilight" series under Relativity Entertainment, and the other is a science fiction produced and released by Twentieth Century Fox almost exclusively. The huge production "Terminator 2018".


    Both of these films are the sequels of the big hit series. The former created a series of magical records last year, which can be called the miracle of fan movies.


    The production cost of the latter is as high as US$200 million, and 20th Century Fox has invested US$150 million in global promotion and distribution.


    Twentieth Century Fox had high hopes for this super giant.


    Similarly, Relativity Entertainment is also looking forward to "Twilight Saga: Lunar Eclipse" to get the same revenue and profits as "New Moon".


    One year after the release of "New Moon", the one-year financial report data of this film was also collected and passed to Ronan''s office.


    The final North American box office of "New Moon" was US$315.04 million, the overseas box office exceeded US$413.06 million, and the final global box office was US$728.1 million.


    At present, the global box office share has been fully paid, and Relativity Entertainment has collected a total of 276.5 million US dollars.


    In terms of home entertainment, led by DVD, "New Moon" has global revenues of US$185.69 million.


    On global television rights and online on-demand broadcasts, the film received US$151.25 million.


    Since peripheral products and copyrights are separately accounted for, the total revenue of the film only counts these three items, totaling US$613.44 million.


    In terms of cost, the production cost of "New Moon" is US$45 million, the global promotion and distribution costs are US$84.5 million, and the cost of home entertainment and television rights totals US$26.5 million. The crew involves Lindsay Bill and director Catherine Hardwick and The other main creators¡¯ union stipulated that the subsequent share was 16.2 million US dollars, the Pacific Foundation¡¯s investment interest was 15.7 million US dollars, the daily management expenses of Relativity Entertainment and other expenses were 32.1 million US dollars.


    According to Hollywood''s usual calculation method, the total expenditure cost of this film is as high as 220 million US dollars, and the net profit is an exaggerated 393.44 million US dollars.


    Of course, some of these calculation methods have some tricks that belong to Hollywood, such as the daily management fees of film companies and other expenses.


    This is the income of the three major movie items in the past year. Counting other peripheral income, "New Moon" brought more than 450 million US dollars in net profit to Relativity Entertainment.


    The film will continue to shine, and in the last three years, it will bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue every year.


    According to the expectations of Relativity Entertainment, the profit of "Lunar Eclipse" for one year will not be lower than that of "New Moon", even if there are behemoths like "Terminator 2018" in the movies released in the same period.


    Twentieth Century Fox encountered financial difficulties and was eager to recover funds. "Terminator 2018" was also specially selected for the February Valentine''s Day schedule, a time period when audience enthusiasm was highest between the New Year and the summer.


    Even Rupert Murdoch personally invited James Cameron back from the South Pacific to attend the premiere of "Terminator 2018" to create momentum for the film''s publicity.


    Compared with the big investment by Fox in the 20th century, Embassy Pictures¡¯ promotion of "Twilight Saga: Lunar Eclipse" is still based on last year¡¯s policy. The publicity center mainly centers on Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The couple files unfold.


    This propaganda plot has been pushed by Embassy Pictures to the stage where Robert Pattinson proposes to Christine Stewart.


    The two attended the Super Bowl last weekend together. The diamond ring on Kristen Stewart''s finger was extremely dazzling. Under the impetus of Relativity Entertainment, they even stole a lot of the limelight from the Super Bowl winner Pittsburgh Steelers.


    In the next two years, you can break up, engage in public proposals and even get engaged, and there are many eye-catching articles to do.


    Robert Pattinson and Christine Stewart signed an agreement long ago under the impetus of the agency and Embassy Pictures. Regardless of whether their relationship is true or false, they will both be before the end of the "Twilight" series. Don''t derail or break up.


    As for whether Robert Pattinson broke up or cheated on Kristen Stewart after the entire series of "Twilight" is over, it has nothing to do with Relativity Entertainment.


    This couple, both true and false, played an extremely important role in the promotion of the "Twilight" series. Whether it was in the hands of Lionsgate, or now under the contract of Relativity Entertainment, it can be called The successful model of Hollywood couple marketing can be used as a classic case in the textbook of film marketing.


    "Lunar Eclipse", as a film with a completely female audience as its audience, successfully continued the successful momentum of "New Moon". On the first day of its release in North America, it broke the series record and received US$66.83 million, easily overwhelming the same period. The super giant "Terminator 2018" stood at the top of the North American box office rankings on the day it was released!


    "Terminator 2018" finally collected the seventh dragon ball for 20th Century Fox!


    This super masterpiece received 11.4 million US dollars on its first day, and the audience''s response was extremely average.


    The series of negative effects brought about by the third film finally acted on the fourth. It seems that the film also proves that without the governor as the main role, the audience is not willing to pay for the film.


    In fact, even if the governor returns, the audience will not pay for this film.


    Is Judgment Day over? Will there be robots going back to the past in the future? The constant shuttle of time may be tiresome.


    The "Terminator" series originated from a great idea, but now it has evolved into a terrible mistake.


    In the following three days, although both "Lunar Eclipse" and "Terminator 2018" showed a trend of continuous sharp declines in the box office, and even the latter fell even smaller, the overall audience of "Terminator 2018" was too low.


    Three days after the opening weekend in North America This sci-fi production only received 26.62 million US dollars. Compared with the huge investment, it can only be described by the super tragic flutter.


    Although "Lunar Eclipse" attracted a lot of scolding, and its overall reputation hit a new low in the series, it was still the treasure of young women. It collected US$157.77 million in three days. Not only did it win the box office chart, it was easy to draw on the weekend. Achieve large profits!


    The latter two parts of this series have all been filmed and will continue to be released on Valentine''s Day in the next two years.


    Twentieth Century Fox originally planned to develop "Terminator 5", but canceled the sequel plan on the first day of "Terminator 2018".


    The seven shining dragon **** were finally gathered by 20th Century Fox, and the dragon was successfully summoned!


    The fiasco of "Terminator 2018" was the first to be reflected in the stock market. The stock price of Fox in the twentieth century plummeted. On the first trading day after the opening of the box office in North America, the market value evaporated by more than one billion US dollars.


    This is just the beginning of a series of bad events.


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 Chapter 1132： Successive blows

    A meeting is going on at Fox Tower.


    Due to the terrible box office failure of "Terminator 4", the management of Twentieth Century Fox faced difficulties. The board of directors and some shareholders can only be described as angry.


    Because 20th Century Fox''s operations in the last two years have deeply damaged their interests.


    This is not something that can be suppressed with a few explanations and moving out of the Murdoch family.


    Seven consecutive large-scale production film projects have hit the street. The opinions of shareholders and some directors are very large, especially for the person who actually controls 20th Century Fox.


    "Mr. Murdoch, about "Terminator 4", about "Australia", about "Dragon Ball" and so on."


    In the meeting room, a white man with slightly gray hair asked James Murdoch: "Do you need an explanation to the board?"


    Without waiting for James Murdoch¡¯s answer, representatives from the shareholders¡¯ meeting followed up and asked: ¡°Since you took office, all major film production projects of 20th Century Fox have failed, and Fox Online¡¯s performance, which was built with a lot of money, has not improved. Instead, the stock price has dropped again and again!"


    These words fell into the ears, James Murdoch was expressionless, including movie projects and Fox Online waiting. Strictly speaking, they were all left behind by the predecessor, but the predecessor had long let Jim Proceeds and him. Shang Da Guo had to resign and leave, and these pots can only fall on the incumbent.


    James Murdoch sighed slightly and said, "Everyone, please listen to me. The difficulty is only temporary..."


    "Temporary?" Another independent director asked, "Is it really temporary? Twentieth Century Fox''s capital chain is tense and may break at any time. The stock price is sluggish and the market has lost confidence. How can you recover it?"


    James Murdoch quickly said: "We are formulating a new plan, and we will soon be able to get out of the predicament. The board of directors and the general meeting of shareholders must have confidence in the management. We will definitely be able to get rid of the current predicament.


    Such broad and vague rhetoric does not satisfy the board members and shareholder representatives present here.


    Another independent director looked serious and said solemnly: "Mr. James Murdoch, I have discussed with many members of the board of directors carefully. Since you came to Los Angeles and personally controlled 20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox has been On a downward slope, stock prices continue to fall, and film and drama projects have frequently failed. Fox Online, a new streaming media business, makes people unable to see the future. The relationship with major companies in the industry such as Warner Bros. and Relativity Entertainment has deteriorated, which has led to disputes... "


    Such remarks instantly made James Murdoch angry. Are these his problems?


    Anger is boiling in his chest and emotions are intensifying in his heart, but James Murdoch is not an inexperienced young man after all. Years of experience in managing News Corporation''s UK business has enabled him to maintain sufficient calm, at least on the surface.


    The independent director''s words continue: "There are clear statistics. Since you took office in the 20th century Fox, the total market value has evaporated by more than 20% and continues to fall. Mr. James Murdoch, I have enough The reason for questioning is that you... are not suitable to be in charge of 20th Century Fox."


    The white man with slightly gray hair answered, "I agree with your opinion."


    The shareholder representative glanced at James Murdoch and said, "On behalf of twenty-five shareholders, I propose to convene this year''s shareholder meeting in advance."


    James Murdoch''s face gradually became gloomy, and he said, "I have received your opinions. I will stop here for the time being today. The meeting is over!"


    After speaking, he got up and left, and walked out of the conference room without looking back.


    James Murdoch did not take care of the directors and shareholders in the meeting room. Instead, he was thinking about going back to New York recently to explain to his father the real situation facing Fox in the 20th century.


    This is not his responsibility, it is more a problem left over from history!


    Well, he admits that because of his success in the UK, he really underestimated the entertainment industry in Hollywood and the United States, thinking that with his own ability and the strong foundation of 20th Century Fox, it is not difficult to succeed.


    The result is very unsatisfactory.


    James Murdoch returned to the office, sat in the chair, thought for a while, his brows frowned.


    Some things made him feel puzzled.


    Although he has not had in-depth contact with Hollywood and the entertainment industry in the United States before, he has adopted a relatively stable strategy since he participated in the business of 20th Century Fox. He has never made a big fight in 20th Century Fox because of his new appointment.


    Normally speaking, 20th Century Fox should achieve a smooth transition.


    Moreover, he, the future heir of the Murdoch family, personally controls 20th Century Fox, and also brings greater support from News Corp. 20th Century Fox deserves a better development.


    Even if in the 20th century Fox participated in the acquisition of Time Warner by the parent company, some of its resources were pressured on Time Warner''s shares, but it was far from the point of breaking the bones.


    However, the difficulties faced by Fox in the twentieth century far exceeded his highest estimates before he took over as Fox in the twentieth century.


    Maybe you will really get out of the 20th century Fox and lose the favor of the old father.


    James Murdoch felt that he should come up with an explanation, so as to give his father an explanation, and then come up with a good way to make Twentieth Century Fox tide over this difficulty.


    As long as News Corp and my father support, the difficulties are only temporary...


    There was a sudden knock on the door, and the people outside seemed very anxious.


    James Murdoch frowned and said, "Come in."


    The assistant opened the door and walked in, holding a fax in his hand, with surprise and surprise in his expression, and beads of sweat could be seen on his forehead.


    "What''s the matter?" James Murdoch asked: "What is it like to panic!"


    The assistant hurriedly said: "The latest news from the British side. In today''s report, several media accused many of our media outlets for eavesdropping..."


    James Murdoch couldn''t help standing up, and interrupted: "What?"


    The guys on Fleet Street have always liked to spread rumors. James Murdoch would only laugh if he changed to other news, but the eavesdropping was different, because in the years when he was in charge of the British business, the people under his acquiescence took this Various means to get news.


    The assistant''s words were obviously not finished: "The British royal family just issued a statement. William confirmed that the phone was tapped and has officially reported the case to Scotland Yard."


    James Murdoch took the fax from the assistant, and after looking at it twice, he sat back on the chair: "How can this be? How can the news leak?"


    The assistant didn''t know how to pick up the words of his boss.


    James Murdoch is no ordinary person after all. He was so mad that he suppressed the panic that appeared in his heart, and calmed down forcibly. There is still a possibility of salvation.


    Only a few small media outlets, Fleet Street has always been equated with rumors and incidents. With News Corp''s media business in the UK, it is not a big problem to frame them.


    As for the royal family and William, this is a bit troublesome, but it is not impossible to solve it, after all, there are names and no rights.


    However, this is the most famous royal family in the world after all, and its own influence cannot be underestimated.


    In this way, the rumors could not be resolved, let alone the British royal family and William.


    Only throw a few out for the dead ghost.


    This kind of thing needs to be done as soon as possible and cannot be delayed for too long. The deeper one is dug, the greater the chance of dug out more fierce material.


    James Murdoch quickly made a decision: "Let the "Sun" find two surrounding paparazzi and give them enough money to let them admit that the eavesdropping is a spontaneous act, and the responsibility lies with them. Then, let him The media involved in the family issue issued an apology and appropriate private compensation, which must be resolved as soon as possible."


    The assistant said: "Okay, I''ll get in touch now."


    Shaking the pot, especially throwing the pot on the head of the little man, is undoubtedly the best way.


    As long as you pay enough money, it¡¯s not difficult to find someone who is behind you. Maybe there are still many people who will be rushing to do it.


    The assistant was just about to leave, when the phone rang suddenly. It was a work phone, so he quickly took out and took a look.


    "Take it," James Murdoch said.


    After answering the call, the assistant''s face changed drastically, as if he had encountered a major change.


    James Murdoch was exhausted by the tossing spirit today. Seeing the assistant''s slightly stiff expression, what happened?


    The assistant hung up the phone and said to James Murdoch: "BOSS, just...I..."


    He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said: "The latest news, Relativity Entertainment held a press conference this morning, and announced to hundreds of media that Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, and Ronan- Anderson¡¯s girlfriend Jessica Felton¡¯s phone was tapped and some evidence was presented at the scene. They have formally reported the case to the police and the FBI. According to the evidence, the target faintly pointed to 20th Century Fox and..."


    The assistant glanced at James Murdoch: "And your personal The fax in your hand fell to the ground, James Murdoch was taken aback, and said: "I didn''t ask you to withdraw the person back. Yet? "


    "Last time, the last time the acquisition of Time Warner failed." The assistant reminded me cautiously: "You asked me to send people out again in order to collect information, and then try to entertain the theory of relativity."


    James Murdoch instantly realized the seriousness of the problem, which was much more serious than eavesdropping on the phone of a British prince. He couldn''t help standing up and walking around anxiously.


    "What should I do?" He said something in his mouth: "What should I do?"


    The assistant is silent. The boss doesn''t know what to do. How does he, a small assistant, know what to do?


    In a short morning, after encountering a series of incidents one after another, James Murdoch was really panicked, and finally came up with his assassin: "I want to call New York, and my father will definitely have a way."


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 Chapter 1133： Fall completely

    Beverly Hills, the future world estate.


    Hundreds of reporters gathered in front of the modern white marble doorway. The cameras in their hands kept taking pictures of the dozen cars parked by the FBI.


    Not far away, a signal base station has been circled by the FBI, and the technical engineers of Zhen-AT&T are also assisting FBI personnel and technicians in the forensic processing.


    Reporters can only take pictures outside, but seeing the serious faces of FBI agents, it is not difficult to guess that the news published by Relativity Entertainment is very likely to be true.


    Compared with the seriousness of those professionals, the reporters were all excited. Ronan Anderson and his girlfriend''s phone calls were tapped. This kind of news is enough to explode. There will be no news in the next few months.


    If it¡¯s a bit more exciting, maybe the eavesdropping party got some videos or recordings of Ronan Anderson and Jessica Felton...


    Journalists just want more breaking news.


    But they are destined to be disappointed, and the next breaking news will not have much to do with Ronan and Jessica Felton.


    Everything has just begun.


    "We are just victims."


    In the hall of the manor, Ronan looked at the senior FBI agents who had left, and said to Jessica Felton who came by: "As a victim, we must seek justice."


    As someone who understands the plan, Jessica Felton asked: "What can I do?"


    Ronan turned around and gently wrapped her shoulders: "Express the anger of a victim."


    Now that Jessica Felton has been involved, Ronan will not stupidly say that it has nothing to do with her, and Jessica Felton has never been a fool.


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I know what to do."


    As a producer, she knows how to use the power of the media and public opinion.


    Soon, Vinci, who had sent away senior FBI agents away, returned. Ronan asked him, "Sent away?"


    Vinci said softly: "The FBI people have been evacuated temporarily, but many reporters gathered at the entrance of the manor."


    Ronan waved his hand: "Don''t worry about them." He turned to ask, "How is Robert Iger?"


    Finch replied: "It has already started, and the United Kingdom and the United States have attacked at the same time. In addition, the two major investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on Wall Street, have already shorted News Corporation and 20th Century Fox. Also, from the Qianlu Group on the other side of the Pacific. With all the funds in place, we can start at any time."


    At this point in the matter, the role that a single person can play is already very small. Ronan said calmly: "Let''s wait patiently."


    Jessica Felton squeezed his hand firmly: "No matter what happens, I will accompany you and face it together."


    Ronan smiled: "Don''t worry, Bob and I have been planning for many years and will not let people come back."


    Although it has only been launched now, all the work has been done in the front. It seems that the plan has just been launched. In fact? Relativity Entertainment has been preparing for several years.


    It has been more than four years since Ronan sent the first dragon ball.


    Jessica Felton said at this time: "Let''s go, accompany me to the study, and see what I should write on Netflix?"


    Ronan nodded and said to Vinci: "Notify me if there is news."


    He accompanied Jessica Felton to the study on the first floor and also checked the Internet. A frantically spreading "eavesdropping door" incident was taking shape.


    This matter has nothing to do with justice, nor does it have to do with contradictions, revenge, and counterattack. Everything is based on commercial interests.


    Even if there is no James Murdoch, no matter what the other party does not do, the development of Relativity Entertainment to this day will still aim at 20th Century Fox.


    In the past few days, from the United States to the United Kingdom, all reporters have been as excited as they were beaten.


    News media around the world have focused on the United Kingdom and the United States.


    In the UK, a series of eavesdropping incidents were exposed by the BBC, and News Corporation and its media instantly fell into a whirlpool of public opinion.


    "News of the World" was reported to have the possibility of wiretapping. James Murdoch''s deputy Rebecca Brooks tried to use 700,000 pounds to bribe the police to secretly resolve the failure, but was recorded and recorded.


    More than one former employee of The Sun released news to the media claiming that James Murdoch, the current chairman and president of Twentieth Century Fox, had spent millions of pounds in the UK in the past to suppress incidents of wiretapping. .


    The previous incident regarding William¡¯s eavesdropping further fermented. There is more than one political figure in William. The authoritative media on Fleet Street has published a list of eavesdropped from inside the News of the World, including celebrities, rich people, Members of Congress and union leaders, etc.


    Congressman George Gavero and the railway union chairman Bob Carroll publicly called Scotland Yard, saying that their phones had been tapped.


    Subsequently, former Deputy Prime Minister Pres-Cott, Labour MP Chris Bright and the former London Police Chief also reported the case. According to public information from the BBC, their phones were also tapped.


    As more information and evidence surfaced, the number of victims who reported to the police increased sharply, and the total number even reached nearly 300.


    And these three hundred people, basically no ordinary people, the worst are well-known football players and sports commentators.


    Almost everyone asked the government to conduct relevant investigations as quickly as possible.


    Many stars, including Manchester United, were involved, countless players protested, and the players union and the FA also asked the government to investigate this matter thoroughly.


    The relevant reports in the British media are far from over. The latest information shows that before James Murdoch left his post, he had included Gordon Brown, the owner of No. 10 Downing Street, and the hostess of Buckingham Palace in the hunt. Among the list.


    From the media to the public and then to public opinion, there was an uproar. The British were very shocked. The courage and madness of this family from Australia were beyond description.


    It can only be said to be the offspring of a group of exiled prisoners.


    Although the media under News Corporation is trying to defend it, claiming that this is only the personal behavior of certain employees, in the face of surging public opinion, it can''t even turn a splash.


    Scotland Yard also announced the latest investigation results as quickly as possible. The incident was more than shocking, and the police themselves had high-level involvement.


    Without official cover-ups, all investigations went smoothly. The police even quickly found a new list of victims and made it public to reduce their own pressure.


    The British Chancellor of the Exchequer and many family members of the British soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan also joined the ranks of the victims.


    The ranks of victims have grown larger. In just two days, the two royal princesses and the ministers of culture, media and sports have also declared their fall.


    This can no longer be described as shocking.


    From sports to culture, from business to politics, from officials to the royal family, News Corp. has almost done it all.


    The latest issue of the BBC News current affairs program even used the title "The Kingdom of Great Britain has completely fallen into the hands of the Murdoch family."


    This country has an extremely serious problem, and it seems to belong to a certain family.


    In fact, the Murdoch family and News Corporation have great influence in the UK, but they are far from being a single one, and their actions can no longer be endured by any normal country.


    In the face of tremendous pressure, the British side acted quickly and arrested many News Corporation employees including James Murdoch¡¯s former deputy Rebecca Brooks, and demanded that all News Corporation¡¯s British companies and media must be comprehensive. Cooperate with the investigation.


    When the incident broke out, James Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch and his son rushed to London, intending to handle the incident personally and conduct crisis public relations.


    But one day later, he had to return to the United States.


    Because the eavesdropping door also broke out in the United States.


    Under the strong request and promotion of Relativity Entertainment, and the pressure of the Washington authorities, the FBI quickly made the investigation and arrested many relevant figures. According to the evidence available, the target was directed at James Murdoch. ''S current assistant.


    At the same time, similar to the type of situation in the United Kingdom, many people in the United States have inevitably become victims.


    Including many Hollywood stars, sports superstars, political figures in Washington, some executives from Amazon and Time Warner, famous writers, media writers, family members of soldiers killed in the military, family members of victims of 9/11, etc. More than two hundred in just one day.


    The media involved include a number of TV and news media under Fox, the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal under News Corporation, and so on.


    All American celebrities are in danger for a while.


    In this so-called country where freedom is greater than the sky, such incidents have been pushed by powerful forces behind them. The pressure encountered by News Corporation and the Murdoch family can be imagined.


    The Washington authorities and the commander who took office recently stated that they will thoroughly investigate the incident and give all Americans an explanation.


    After obtaining tangible evidence, James Murdoch was summoned by the FBI in Los Angeles and subsequently arrested. Although James Murdoch returned home temporarily after paying high bail, he was banned from appearing~www.novelhall .com~ Up to now, there is no need for Relativity Entertainment to say anything. Except for the media under News Corporation, no media will give up such a hot news.


    People who have been prepared before are fully aware that this is an excellent opportunity.


    While the media under Relativity Entertainment is fully engaged in propagating unfavorable news of News Corp., other media are also not idle. Media companies such as Time Warner, Viacom, and NBC Universal are all following up and reporting on the newly released News Corp eavesdropping incident. .


    Soon, a new popular item called "Eavesdropping Door" appeared on many websites such as Google and Yahoo. As long as this item is opened, almost all the content is negative news of News Corporation.


    Not many people paid much attention to the upcoming Oscars. What the public is most concerned about is the progress of News Corp¡¯s "eavesdropping".


    On the stock market, the stock prices of News Corporation, including many subsidiaries such as Twentieth Century Fox, fell wildly.


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 Chapter 1134： General trend

    "Fell!"


    "Fell!"


    "Fell again!"


    "Slumping!"


    It is another ordinary trading day. The New York Stock Exchange on the south side of Wall Street is no longer deserted some time ago. Many people are watching News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox stocks. It seems that they have become Wall Street¡¯s stocks. Savior.


    There are only a few people who are excited. In this commercial country, some news is also high-end resources and is firmly in the hands of a small group of people.


    It is this small group of people who watched News Corp. and Twentieth Century Fox¡¯s "eavesdropping door" scandal, stared at the stock price that was decimated by the "eavesdropping door", and then profited as much as possible from it, bringing News Corp and the 20th century Fox pushed further into the abyss.


    Official actions against News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox have emerged in the United Kingdom and the United States. The News of the World has been banned indefinitely because the official investigation has been carried out based on the actual evidence it has already obtained. In the Fox Building, the headquarters of Fox in the 20th century, a group of FBI and Justice Department personnel also entered, and normal operations were severely affected.


    In addition, the confidence of the market and investors has been hit, and News Corporation¡¯s stock price has fallen again and again.


    "Good news, things are developing as expected."


    In a VIP lounge, a senior manager from Goldman Sachs was talking on the phone with Lloyd Blankfein: "From the current situation, it will definitely reach the node we expected. News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox This time there will be a major setback, and it will be difficult to get out of the predicament in the short term.


    The latter words are not said, but the meaning is very obvious. The Murdoch family is too crazy. This is to wipe out the political and business celebrities in Britain and the United States.


    This has crossed the bottom line of the government and society.


    After the incident broke out, even he and Lloyd Blankfein carefully checked their phone calls and emails, and adopted the latest encryption methods. Goldman Sachs even stipulated that important decisions and plans must not be approved in this period. Communication between telephone and webmail must be handled face to face.


    Goldman Sachs can''t guarantee that they have not been eavesdropped by the group of lunatics in the Murdoch family. After all, the many hot news in the Wall Street Journal in the past is really unreasonable.


    He somewhat admired that the Murdoch family is really stronger from generation to generation. James Murdoch is so courageous that even the world''s richest man and the current British prime minister dare to eavesdrop.


    No wonder News Corp. and the media of 20th Century Fox always get the best news. The sales of newspapers are constantly increasing, and the ratings of TV stations are constantly rising. In just 20 years, it has developed from a local media company in Australia to a global media company. The world''s leading entertainment media group.


    Not far from the New York Stock Exchange, Lloyd Blankfein is sitting in his office and enjoying a cup of hot coffee. In recent months, he has never felt better.


    News Corporation and 20th Century Fox are definitely a touch of warmth in this economic winter.


    Anyway, if everything goes well, Goldman Sachs'' life will be much easier.


    As for whether News Corp and Twentieth Century Fox will become more sad because of this, it is not within his consideration.


    The Murdoch family is so crazy, it makes people all over America feel shuddering.


    Especially James Murdoch, dare to eavesdrop on the world''s richest man, dare to eavesdrop on the British Prime Minister and Queen, dare to eavesdrop on members of parliament, will they dare not eavesdrop on the people on Wall Street?


    Thinking of the possible eavesdropping in the past, Lloyd Blankfein felt that the Murdoch family must learn a profound lesson.


    Goldman Sachs did not have the ability to kill the Murdoch family, but it is not difficult for the Murdoch family to vomit blood once by combining multiple companies.


    Lloyd Blankfein suddenly thought of Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment. Judging from the progress of the incident, they seemed to have been prepared for a long time. They may have noticed James Murdoch¡¯s influence on Luo. Nan Anderson¡¯s wiretapping, and then using it as a basis, developed a huge plan, which turned disadvantages into advantages.


    Ronan Anderson is very tolerant, and Goldman Sachs also needs to be more vigilant towards him.


    Not surprisingly, Relativity Entertainment will become one of the biggest winners this time.


    Manhattan Park Avenue, Waldorf Astoria Hotel.


    In the meeting room of the luxurious suite in the Waldorf Towers, Robert Iger just had a phone call with Los Angeles, and he took the time to check the latest stock market.


    The assistant said: "Goldman Sachs''s Lloyd Blankfein invites you to dinner together."


    Robert Iger thought for a while, and said, "Give him back and I will treat him tonight."


    The assistant answered the phone first, and then asked: "Is the stock market still moving?"


    "Be calm, it''s not time yet." Robert Iger glanced at the calendar and said, "They will still have a fall. Let the team prepare."


    The assistant said: "Okay, I will go to communicate now."


    Robert Iger¡¯s gaze returned to the computer screen and stared at Twentieth Century Fox. The whole News Corporation was not the target. Both he and Ronan were very clear-headed and had the ability to entertain with the theory of relativity. It is impossible to swallow an entire News Corporation with a huge amount of money.


    This may trigger a counterattack from the Murdoch family that hurts both sides, and it will push some of the boost into the hostile direction.


    The economic crisis is still raging, and major companies are mainly self-protection. The external pressure of twentieth-century Fox will not be particularly high on Relativity Entertainment, but it is estimated that many people and companies will be unable to sit still when it comes to the entire News Corporation.


    Most importantly, this may break the belly of relativity entertainment.


    Twentieth Century Fox, the current goal of Relativity Entertainment!


    Robert Iger knows very well that the weak link of relativity entertainment today is the media business.


    As the largest subsidiary of News Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox is not only a film and television entertainment company, but also a media company. It owns Fox Pictures, Fox Television Production, National Geographic Channel, Fox Television Network, Fox Broadcasting, and Blue Sky. Fox News and many other branches composed of studios and print media.


    Just like Relativity Entertainment, Fox in the entire twentieth century is composed of multiple branch companies engaged in multiple businesses.


    The business of Fox in the 20th century can complement the advantages of Relativity Entertainment.


    Robert Iger is full of confidence. Years of planning and the sufficient capital of Relativity Entertainment are enough to support this huge acquisition.


    The performance of Relativity Entertainment in recent years has given Robert Iger sufficient confidence.


    In 2008, the total operating income of Relativity Entertainment was as high as 34.2 billion U.S. dollars, the profit margin was as high as 27%, and the net profit was 9.2 billion U.S. dollars, ranking 192nd among the Fortune 500, and successfully squeezing into the United States. Top 50 list of money-making companies.


    Among all the large and medium-sized companies in Hollywood, the nascent relativistic entertainment profit margin is the highest.


    The entire News Corporation, including Twentieth Century Fox, has fallen from the US$62.3 billion before the economic crisis last year to less than US$50 billion because its stock prices have fallen again and again.


    Among the Fortune Global 500 in 2008, the entire News Corporation ranked 281th, with revenue of US$27.2 billion and net profit of US$5.3 billion.


    Looking at the volume of data alone, Relativity Entertainment is already above the entire News Corporation including Twentieth Century Fox.


    But the company''s strength cannot be calculated solely by data, otherwise Relativity Entertainment will not have to do so much work and do so many things to weaken the strength of the entire News Corporation and the Murdoch family.


    As a subsidiary, Twentieth Century Fox basically does not involve news media business in the UK, Australia and other overseas regions, and its volume only accounts for less than half of the entire News Corporation.


    This is still a huge deal in front of Robert Iger, and it is also the largest acquisition plan in the history of Relativity Entertainment.


    But in Ronan¡¯s eyes, limited to the socio-economic environment, currency devaluation, and future development, the volume of the 20th-century Fox that Relativity Entertainment faces is larger than the previous Walt Disney acquisition that cost more than 70 billion US dollars. , It''s too low.


    Of course, if you convert Walt Disney in 2009 and Walt Disney in 2019, the size gap is also huge.


    In ten years, many companies in the U.S. and even around the world have been injecting expander into the stock market. The rate of increase in market value can only be described as alarming.


    Today, Relativity Entertainment still faces an excellent opportunity.


    In order to calm the anger of the people, News Corp. had to announce the closure of "News of the World", a tabloid newspaper that had been in existence for 168 years, and died this week.


    Affected by this, News Corporation¡¯s stock price plummeted, and there was obviously someone short-selling News Corporation¡¯s stock in the market. In just over a week, News Corporation lost nearly 10% of its market value.


    Another obvious thing is that someone united with the vampires on Wall Street and quickly suppressed the stock of News Corp.


    News Corporation, which was once infinitely beautiful, was completely plunged into wind and rain.


    News Corp. has also taken numerous measures to save itself, but it is of no avail in the face of the general trend of people pushing down the wall.


    With the deepening of the investigation, more and more British and American celebrities appeared on News Corp''s eavesdropping list.


    At the beginning of March, Scotland Yard in the UK and the FBI in the US announced a list of 6,000 eavesdropped people.


    Every country in the world that has News Corp business has started relevant investigations.


    The FBI subsequently summoned several News Corp executives and arrested the editor-in-chief of the "New York Post" and several managers.


    Those close to News Corporation are also following bad luck. Blair is inevitably implicated in it. He has repeatedly suppressed News Corporation¡¯s scandals. There is even evidence that there are quite a few unspeakable relations between him and News Corporation. Human secrets.


    Subsequently, the FBI summoned Les Hinton, the top assistant who had served Rupert Murdoch for decades.


    The investigation of this incident began to directly point to the Murdoch family and Rupert Murdoch himself.


    (In reality, the total market value of News Corporation, including its subsidiaries, was about $62 billion in 2009.)


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 Chapter 1135： I am a victim

    Los Angeles, Century City, Fox Tower.


    James Murdoch, who was restricted from leaving the country, still went to work on time to stabilize the somewhat disoriented minds of the 20th Century Fox.


    Recently, the company is in poor condition. FBI agents come to investigate from time to time. Under the tremendous pressure of public opinion, government authorities and the huge group created by him and News Corp, they are like hunting dogs. Not let go of every clue.


    The stock price seems to be crushed by this huge pressure.


    Shareholders have been completely angered and demanded the Murdoch family to give an explanation.


    How to explain this kind of thing? When making a profit, all were silent, but when something went wrong, the Murdoch family was left alone.


    James Murdoch called New York again and received the latest instructions from his father Rupert Murdoch, asking him to visit Ronan Anderson of Relativity Entertainment.


    Although his father became a fine old man, although there is no evidence, he guessed that behind this incident is inseparable from the entertainment of relativity.


    For his father''s vision, James Murdoch is still quite confident, but this guess makes him somewhat unacceptable.


    He has been plotting relativity entertainment, waiting for the opportunity to appear, but the plan hasn¡¯t really started yet. Relativity entertainment has targeted Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation?


    But think about it, this kind of possibility is also very big, after all, he has really eavesdropped Ronan Anderson, although he has not received any useful information.


    James Murdoch asked his assistant to contact Relativity Entertainment, intending to visit him in the afternoon.


    Then, he checked the latest situation of Relativity Entertainment through information and the Internet.


    Relativity Entertainment is integrating Lucasfilm. The new "Star Wars" movie has begun script writing. The market value of the controlling Netflix is ??close to 180 billion U.S. dollars, and the newly released movies are selling well.


    A remake, called "Ace Agent", opened in North America last weekend, with a box office of 56.85 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    Relativity entertainment has achieved another success in movies.


    Even James Murdoch is numb to such a situation because it is so common.


    It¡¯s now March 2009. Last year some statistics have been released, even if movies like "Beauty and the Beast" and "Captain America" ??are still in theaters, in the past year, Relativity Entertainment has won both North American and global box office The first place in the list.


    "Avatar", "Beauty and the Beast", "Alice in Wonderland", "Iron Man 2", "Inception", "The Hunger Games" and "Captain America", etc., have made the Relativity Entertainment a history The first company to break tens of billions of dollars in the global box office.


    Its global gross box office is as high as 11.6875 million US dollars.


    Although "Avatar" contributed a quarter of it, the multi-faceted blossoming of relativity entertainment is also the key.


    The mere division of the box office into one item crushed the total global box office of 20th Century Fox.


    Even if it is impossible for Relativity Entertainment to have a super-popular such as "Avatar" again this year, judging from the release list announced by Embassy Pictures, the box office performance may not be worse than last year.


    The most representative of these are "Avengers", "Transformers 2" and "Iron Man 3". According to the industry''s judgment, these are all billion-dollar box office commercials worldwide.


    Not surprisingly, Relativity Entertainment will once again create an annual global box office exceeding 10 billion.


    Even more terrifying, the box office and last year''s release year are only part of the revenue of these movies, and the surrounding areas will continue to create revenue for the Relativity entertainment in the coming years.


    As far as James Murdoch knows, the project "Beauty and the Beast" is just Belle''s skirts, and Relativity Entertainment has sold nearly $400 million in revenue in the global market.


    This company, in order to sell skirts is simply frantic, let Belle change sets of sets in the movie, but each set is beautiful.


    James Murdoch shook his head, temporarily put aside these thoughts, and returned to the "eavesdropping door" itself. This incident had too much influence on Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation.


    My family knows what I have done, the published data and cases, which may be wrong, but they are very rare.


    In fact, what News Corporation has done is far more serious than what has been done publicly.


    Continue to investigate, the situation will become more and more unfavorable.


    I ate lunch alone at noon, went back to the office to take a break, and watched the progress of the incident. It was all negative news, as if the 20th Century Fox and News Corporation would completely collapse tomorrow.


    When James Murdoch planned and acquiesced in those things, he never considered that he would face today''s situation, and he didn''t know what to do except to enlarge his moves.


    Enlarging the trick doesn''t seem to work very well. His father Rupert Murdoch was busy fighting fires and went around crisis public relations, and the effect was better than nothing.


    At two o''clock in the afternoon, James Murdoch appeared on time in the reception room of the Relativity Building.


    "It''s been a long time, Ronan."


    No matter how difficult the situation is, James Murdoch maintains a smile on his face in front of outsiders. While shaking hands with Ronan, he said: "Twentieth Century Fox and Relativity Entertainment are neighbors. You must move around frequently."


    Ronan ignored James Murdoch¡¯s faint gesture and said, "Unfortunately, a good neighbor installed a bug on my phone."


    James Murdoch was a little surprised by Ronan¡¯s directness, but he was not embarrassed at all. After all, he had anticipated such a situation when he came, and immediately said: "I am extremely sorry about this. But it really didn''t come from me. I¡¯ve never done it or thought about it.¡±


    It¡¯s a basic skill for a big man to find someone to hold back the pot. James Murdoch used it casually: ¡°This is done by the people below. They are too courageous and dare to do anything. Ronan, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely give you an explanation."


    How could Ronan believe this kind of nonsense and said: "James, what is the truth of the matter? We don''t need to discuss it here. I believe that the British and American governments will have a conclusion. So many people are waiting for a result."


    James Murdoch said: "In any case, Ronan, I should apologize to you for this matter..."


    Ronan raised his hand to interrupt James Murdoch, and asked, "I don''t know if you came to see me this time, what''s the matter?"


    When talking so quickly to the topic, James Murdoch stopped going in circles, and said directly: "Ronan, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this matter can develop to the present point, with relativity entertainment and your promotion behind it."


    Ronan was silent, and did not make any response for the time being.


    James Murdoch frowned slightly, and simply asked: "Ronan, Twentieth Century Fox and News Corp. The relationship with Relativity Entertainment in the past was not very good, but it was not very bad. The Murdoch family is not blind. What do you want to do after doing so much?"


    Hearing this questioning, Ronan couldn''t help but laughed and said: "Mr. James Murdoch, you have figured out one thing. My girlfriend and I are both victims in this wiretap caused by News Corporation! "


    His tone gradually increased: "I should ask you this, Mr. James Murdoch, News Corporation, 20th Century Fox, and the Murdoch family. What do you want to do to eavesdrop on the phone between me and Jesse?"


    This stern attitude is completely different from Ronan in James Murdoch''s impression.


    In his eyes, Ronan Anderson has always been a relatively kind person, and he is rarely heard of angering someone in the industry.


    "I don''t mean anything else." James Murdoch thought of the recent situation and quickly explained: "I just want to dispel the misunderstanding between us."


    "Misunderstanding?" Ronan couldn''t help shaking his head slightly.


    James Murdoch still wanted to speak, but Ronan did not give him a chance: "You want to talk to me, you are not enough, let your father come."


    "Ronan!" James Murdoch stared here.


    Ronan waved his hand: "I still have work to do, so let''s stop here."


    He stopped paying attention to James Murdoch, got up and left the reception room. Connie then came in and smiled at James Murdoch: "Mr. Murdoch."


    James Murdoch was silent and left the relativity entertainment in a complicated mood. After all, he is not an ordinary person. After careful consideration, he also understands that his identity may really not be equal to Ronan Anderson.


    The other party is the richest man in the world, and his wealth is even richer than that of News Corp...


    Back at the Fox Building, he immediately contacted his father Rupert Murdoch.


    Rupert Murdoch is in London, and the situation there is very bleak.


    The Special Committee of the British Parliament released a preliminary investigation report on News Corp¡¯s telephone wiretapping series of scandals. This report severely accused Rupert Murdoch of turning a blind eye to wiretapping within the group and said it was not suitable for leading an international media group.


    In this 85-page report, three conclusions aroused widespread concern.


    First, the report stated that Rupert Murdoch and his sons ¡°pretended to be ignorant¡± about the series of phone tapping incidents of "News of the World" reporters. UU reading is not suitable for leading News Corporation. The whole incident shows that News Corporation is There is a huge failure in the company''s corporate governance.


    Second, the report criticized more than a dozen news corporation executives and pointed out that they have been covering up scandals and misleading investigations, seriously interfering in judicial justice!


    Third, the British government and parliament are considering that if News Corporation still insists that this is a ¡®small mistake¡¯, it will force the Murdoch family to sell a series of media management rights such as Sky TV and The Times.


    Including the Royal Law Firm, which represents the royal family, and other law firms have also announced that they will file a lawsuit against News Corp.


    In the face of such a severe situation, in order to preserve the Murdoch family¡¯s media empire, Rupert Murdoch changed his previous denial and published a full-page apology letter on News Corp¡¯s official website-we are a series of serious We apologize for the wrongdoing. We apologize for the suffering suffered by the victim. We regret not being able to take early action to solve the problem.


    By now, the media tycoon fully understood that the incident was completely beyond his control.


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 Chapter 1136： Worst direction

    Perhaps at the beginning of the incident, Rupert Murdoch believed that with the strength of News Corp., the controversy could be settled in a short time on the basis of not paying too much. After all, they also have great strength. Established media company.


    Although News Corporation, which includes the assets of its branches, ranks far behind the Relativity Entertainment Group in the ranking of the world¡¯s top 500 companies in 2008, the rankings and company valuations of the top 500 companies sometimes fail to explain a company. Real strength.


    Rupert Murdoch has been in business for many years, and his network of connections is intertwined. This is also one of his confidence.


    However, the scale of the eavesdropping door being exposed exceeded the initial estimate, leading to self-defense for celebrities and celebrities in Britain and the United States, as well as political and business circles.


    News Corp has not only crossed the infinitely low bottom line of this society, it has also pierced the nerves of too many big figures.


    Over time, the Murdoch family and News Corporation have become more and more disadvantaged. In particular, several large investment institutions on Wall Street joined the carnival, and the stock price that directly reflects the value of a listed company plummeted. By late March, The total market value of News Corporation has fallen to less than 46 billion US dollars.


    Whether it is News Corporation or Twentieth Century Fox as a subsidiary, some shareholders are considering getting out as soon as possible while expressing anger to the Murdoch family.


    In the reception room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, Robert Iger met with the third 20th Century Fox shareholder this week.


    "Mr. Mortensen, how are you thinking about it?"


    Robert Iger asked people to serve coffee, looked at the middle-aged man from the Mediterranean, and said: "The whole News Corporation situation, I believe you know better than me, the market and investors have lost confidence."


    William Mortensen is obviously still hesitating: "News Corp. will not collapse. The difficulties are only temporary. Every company will encounter some unexpected situations. I believe that News Corp can overcome the difficulties."


    Robert Iger asked back: "Is the current situation not clear enough?" He always had a smile on his face, like a kind old man: "The number of victims is thousands of people. How many celebrities from both political and business circles are there? The British government Now only one investigation report has been issued, and no comments have been made for the time being. What if News Corp. is forced to sell Sky TV and other British media? The US is still under investigation, and the final punishment will not be lighter than that of the UK. , The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will completely split News Corporation, this may not be impossible."


    These words fell in his ears, and William Mortensen''s expression became more serious.


    Robert Iger said directly: "Also, as one of the victims, Mr. Ronan Anderson, my boss, is extremely angry with News Corporation and the Murdoch family. As the world''s richest man, the super-rich with a net worth of US$200 billion, if the news The group and the U.S. government can¡¯t give a proper explanation, and I can¡¯t guarantee what he can do. If Mr. Ronan-Anderson really wants to spend money, how long can News Corp. stick to the current situation?¡±


    William Mortensen squeezed the beard on his face and said the most important point: "Your offer for Relativity Entertainment is too low. With your offer, if I transfer the shares, the business will be lost."


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "But if you continue to insist, you may lose more. Even if this matter subsides, News Corp. will be difficult to get out of the predicament for a long time in the future. It is very likely that News Corporation will turn from prosperity to decline. Turning point."


    William Mortensen is considering Robert Iger''s words very seriously.


    "Wall Street is short-selling News Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox." Robert Iger continued: "Anyone who understands the stock market can see that the longer time is pushed, the lower the stock price. Now the economy in the United States and the world is sluggish. , How many companies are willing to spend huge sums of money to buy shares that have fallen sharply in 20th Century Fox?"


    His voice was quite gentle: "Mr. Mortensen, when we talk about it next week, it will not be the current price, but the market price at that time."


    The two sides met several times and discussed in depth for a long time. Robert Iger knew very well that as far as William Mortensen was concerned, it was time to close the net.


    William Mortensen pondered for a moment, and said, "Please allow me to think about it for a while."


    Robert Iger smiled and said: "This is your freedom. Relativity Entertainment will not force any partner, but we can''t pay a price unequal to the value."


    "Tomorrow!" William Mortensen thought of the entire News Corporation in the precarious situation, and thought of the stock market''s collapse, and said: "Tomorrow morning I will give you a clear answer."


    Robert Iger said: "Okay, I hope we can achieve cooperation."


    The two shook hands, William Mortensen left, and Robert Iger returned to the suite office to continue to deal with related work. When the sun was close to the west horizon, he went to a restaurant on the second floor of the hotel and talked with the people from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. People dine together.


    The next day, Robert Iger received good news, and William Mortensen decided to accept the offer of Relativity Entertainment and transfer nearly 3% of Fox¡¯s equity.


    The remaining matters are handled by a professional team, and Robert Iger continues to negotiate transactions with other shareholders.


    At this moment, Relativity Entertainment has no need to hide its goals.


    The entire group company is operating efficiently, and Ronan''s entire energy is also focused on this acquisition, even in late March Jessica Felton''s new film "Hot Police Flower" premiere did not attend.


    The premiere of this female cop comedy film was held in Boston as the background of the story. A film costing only 40 million US dollars to produce, the North American opening weekend received 39.88 million US dollars, which is a big box office. .


    Sandra Bullock has been going around for more than ten years. In commercial movies, it seems that the image of the silly big sister is the most popular.


    Such a purely commercial comedy movie also made another heroine Melissa McCarthy truly famous. The fat actress who has appeared in "Old Friends Are Fat" and "Leftover Girls Are Crazy" can be described as a distinct personality.


    Melissa McCarthy, after learning about the existence of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s "Blacklist Project" during the filming of "Saturday Night Live", recommended to Shahai Entertainment a script she saw when she participated in "Saturday Night Live", called " Bridesmaid.


    The first draft of the script has just been completed, and it is not the work of a genuine screenwriter. The author of the script is comedy actress Christine Wegg.


    The actress has a collaboration with Relativity Entertainment and is currently serving as the voice-over work of a major female character in the animated feature film "How to Tame Your Dragon" by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio.


    Jessica Felton took a fancy to the script and quickly reached an agreement with Christine Wegg. Shahai Entertainment has a brand new movie project on comedy movies.


    During the production of the next "Fast and Furious" series, Jessica Felton will prepare for the production of this comedy film.


    Just like "Hot Hand Police Flower", many comedy movies that seem to have low investment, once they can open the market, they tend to be big and small.


    The success of "Hot Police Flower" also gave Sandra Bullock a turning point in her career as an actor. "Weakness: The Progress of the Game" has been filmed and will be released this year.


    In addition, Sandra Bullock also reached an agreement with Shahai Entertainment for the last part of the three film contracts, and will play the heroine in Alfonso Cuar¨®n''s space production "Gravity".


    If these two films are all successful, plus years of experience in the previous years, Sandra Bullock will steadily pass the threshold of A coffee.


    Alfonso-Caron¡¯s project is still in preparation, and there is still a long time before shooting.


    In contrast, the other two space film projects are progressing rapidly, and Embassy Pictures has finalized the schedule for "The Martian" in October this year.


    After Christopher Nolan completed "The Dark Knight Rises", he has fully moved into the preparations for "Interstellar". This space epic will soon enter the filming stage and is tentatively scheduled to be released in 2011.


    Embassy Pictures has formulated a special distribution strategy for three space movies, typically one every other year.


    At the same time, Relativity Entertainment has also secured several important actor signings, but they are basically from the Marvel series.


    After several months of contact and negotiation, the South African diamond Charlize Theron and Marvel Entertainment formally signed a long-term contract. For a long time in the future, they will play Marvel Captain Carol Danvers.


    In the comics, this is a heroic and heroic female character who is 1.8 meters tall. With the characteristics of Charlize Theron, it is not a problem to control such a character.


    Marvel Entertainment also reached an agreement with Nicholas Cage that the actor who has become the king of bad movies will play Doctor Strange.


    Ronan can''t remember the name of the British actor who used to slurp, so naturally he would not spend manpower and material resources to find it specifically.


    In addition, in Hollywood for many years, Chris Pratt, who has been tepid and tepid, also signed a long-term contract with Marvel Entertainment to act as the king of the dance.


    This can be regarded as one of the most delicious superheroes in the Avengers movie universe.


    New York JFK Airport.


    Rupert Murdoch, who had just attended the special hearing in the United Kingdom, returned to the United States by private jet. The intensified storms in the United Kingdom and the United States made him tired to deal with.


    In particular, James Murdoch, who grew up in a very good environment, could not see it when he was in good times, but when he was in adversity, he realized that it was really unbearable.


    Rupert Murdoch, accompanied by his wife, walked and asked the people who came to meet him: "How is the situation here in the United States?"


    The middle-aged executive said immediately: "An hour ago, Relativity Entertainment just sent us a routine notice that they have completed transactions with a number of Fox shareholders and they already hold 14% of Fox shares."


    Hearing this, Rupert Murdoch couldn''t help but stop, and said with a heavy weight: "Things really turned in the worst direction."


    He turned his head and said to his wife: "Let''s go back to the company first. You inform the crew that it is best to prepare and fly to Los Angeles in the afternoon."


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 Chapter 1137： dignity

    Compared to the rainy weather in New York, Los Angeles is sunny, and the midday in March has already brought a hint of heat.


    In the Beverly Hills Clubhouse, the breeze wafted from the windows, bringing in the slightest coolness, giving people a comfortable feeling just right.


    Ronan was on his home site today and received the Rupert Murdoch and his party from New York. When they first met, the atmosphere was extremely harmonious, as if they had not seen each other for many years.


    Rupert Murdoch shook hands with Ronan and Jessica Felton, their faces gradually becoming serious.


    Ronan calmly faced that this dialogue seemed to be Rupert Murdoch''s choice, but it was actually the result that Rupert Murdoch had to choose under constant pressure from Relativity Entertainment and its partners.


    "Jesse." Ronan kept a polite smile: "You take Mrs. Murdoch to visit our clubhouse."


    Rupert Murdoch nodded slightly to the Chinese woman next to him, and this Mrs. Murdoch followed Jessica Felton out.


    After becoming Ronan''s girlfriend, Jessica Felton''s social skills have greatly improved, and she soon found a common topic with that Mrs. Murdoch.


    Jessica Felton knows something about the other side of the Pacific because of Ronan. Mrs. Murdoch was born and grew up on the other side of the Pacific. When she heard Jessica Felton talk about the East, she did not shy away from this topic.


    The two sides are enemies and not friends, but they still maintain the surface peace. Moreover, it is the two people who stay in the room that really decides the relationship between the two sides.


    In the room, after the two women left, the atmosphere gradually stagnated.


    Rupert Murdoch didn¡¯t mean to go in circles, and he said directly: ¡°I don¡¯t know about James Murdoch¡¯s eavesdropping on you and Miss Felton. If I knew it, I would definitely prevent such stupid behavior. ."


    Ronan believes that this is somewhat true, because huge amounts of money in this country may be more useful than members of Congress.


    The consequences of rashly eavesdropping on a super rich man are even more serious.


    "For this matter, on behalf of Fox, on behalf of News Corporation, on behalf of the Murdoch family, I apologize to you." Rupert Murdoch''s words sounded quite sincere: "Ronan, to you and Miss Felton I am extremely sorry for the infringement encountered, and News Corporation and I will compensate."


    When the stock prices of News Corp. and Twentieth Century Fox plunged, Relativity Entertainment took a large amount of equity in Fox. Even without any evidence, Rupert Murdoch could confirm certain things.


    But he couldn''t just give up Fox like this.


    With these words, Rupert Murdoch almost bowed to Ronan and Relativity Entertainment. At the same time, he also hopes that this matter can be solved with attitude and pure funds.


    Ronan was not at all complacent because of Robert Murdoch¡¯s words, and said: "Rupert, I can accept your apology." He is not nonsense: "But how do you plan to compensate James Murdoch for me and The huge damage Jesse caused."


    Hearing that Relativity Entertainment took action against Fox, Rupert Murdoch really determined the key to the incident. He came here today to solve the problem, so there is no excuse and argument, because it doesn''t make any sense.


    This question is not easy to answer. Rupert Murdoch finally said slowly: "Ronan, what compensation do you want?"


    Ronan smiled: "Rupert, since you apologized, of course you came here with sincerity?"


    Rupert Murdoch knew that he had to pay a certain price if he wanted to solve the biggest pusher behind the crisis, but he did not answer immediately and was silent for a while, which seemed very embarrassing.


    "George Lucas and I have been friends for many years. We met in San Francisco some time ago." Rupert Murdoch was also fully prepared: "I heard him talk about one thing, and the Relativity Entertainment was successful. After the acquisition of Lucasfilm, it is planned to restart the "Star Wars" film series and take back all copyrights of the series."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "There is such a thing."


    Rupert Murdoch continued: "I am a fan of the Star Wars series, and I wanted to see new Star Wars movies released earlier. I know that Relativity Entertainment and Lucasfilm may be stuck with copyright issues... Well, how about this. As the distributor of the "Star Wars" series of films, Twentieth Century Fox waives all rights and interests in this series, including the copyright of "Star Wars: A New Hope", and unconditionally return them to Lucasfilm. industry."


    This condition sounds very good, but it is a pity that the theory of relativity entertainment has a broader picture. Ronan did not take Rupert Murdoch¡¯s words, but said: "Rupert, can you think of it? According to AT&T technical inquiry and federal investigation The bureau¡¯s investigation revealed that as early as 2004, someone started wiretapping my estate. Over four years, how many of my phones were tapped, and how many important decisions of Relativity Entertainment were leaked as a result?"


    Rupert Murdoch understands that this is an unsatisfactory condition.


    Ronan¡¯s voice was calm: ¡°Relativity Entertainment used to be interested in four or five major production movie projects, such as live-action movies based on the Prince of Egypt, Roland Emmerich¡¯s Ten Thousand Years Before History, and the sequel to Terminator. There is also the storm disaster movie project. These projects were originally initiated or cooperated with by Relativity Entertainment, but in the end all fell into the hands of 20th Century Fox."


    He increased his tone: "What does this mean? These vital business information has been leaked for some reason!"


    Rupert Murdoch knew about these movie projects, and also listened to James Murdoch''s introduction, it seems that the source is really related to the relativistic entertainment.


    But he would not admit it. Instead, he said: "Ronan, these movies have all failed, and each one has produced huge losses."


    "Film failure is not a reason to evade responsibility." Ronan said coldly.


    Rupert Murdoch pushed down the glasses on the bridge of his nose: "However, the loss of Relativity Entertainment was avoided, and the result is always good."


    Ronan couldn''t help but sneered: "Rupert, you are not a layman for the film industry. Don''t you know that the same film project in the hands of Relativity Entertainment and me may not be 20th Century Fox? result."


    He did not wait for Rupert-Murdoch¡¯s answer: ¡°Today, on behalf of the Murdoch family, on behalf of News Corporation, on behalf of Fox, you apologize to Jesse and me and propose to give up the copyright of the "Star Wars" series as compensation. He Jesse can accept your apology and accept your compensation. However, due to the leakage of information, the loss of projects caused by the information leakage, and a series of problems caused by Relativity Entertainment, should Fox and News Corporation also give corresponding explanations?"


    Listening to this person''s almost shameless splitting of one incident into two, Rupert Murdoch''s emotions are somewhat agitated. Why are young people now so dark?


    Perhaps Rupert Murdoch has never considered using "eavesdropping"...


    However, the situation is compelling, especially the investigations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Under the pressure of many people and driven by the powerful financial power behind it, News Corporation is facing the most severe situation since Australia entered the international market.


    Rupert Murdoch took a look at Ronan and slowly said: "Fox and Relativity Entertainment have a lawsuit that lasted for a long time. It is also the source of a series of conflicts between us. In order to show our sincerity and solve our problems completely. I can make major concessions on behalf of Fox."


    He let out a sigh of relief and said: "Including "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four", all 20th Century Fox superhero characters from Marvel comics, all copyrights return to Marvel Entertainment. In addition, The planned related film and television projects were immediately stopped, and there will be no sequels for those that have already started shooting."


    "Marvel''s children go home, this is what everyone wants to see." Ronan changed his words: "The copyright of these comic superheroes is inherently disputed, otherwise there will be no litigation. Lu. Bert, you can''t use some assets that belong to Relativity Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment to compensate Relativity Entertainment, right?"


    Rupert Murdoch''s face gradually tightened, and his expression instantly became serious: "Ronan, I came with sincerity today, don''t you consider the sincerity of the Murdoch family and News Corporation at all? Don''t consider one Is the dignity of the elderly in their seventies?"


    Ronan also became serious: "Dignity? When the eavesdropping happened, did you consider my dignity? When you used the news of the eavesdropping to steal the Relativity entertainment project, did you consider the dignity of all the employees of Relativity Entertainment? Having trampled all the dignity of me and Relativity Entertainment on the ground, but let us accept sincerity?"


    "Although News Corp is facing difficulties, the foundation is still there." Rupert Murdoch gave the sweet date and began to show the big stick: "Ronan, do you really want to hurt both sides?"


    Ronan couldn''t help laughing: "I have never underestimated News Corporation, let alone the Murdoch family, and Relativity Entertainment may not be an opponent of News Corporation. But why does Relativity Entertainment face News Corporation alone?"


    This reminded Rupert Murdoch Relativity Entertainment is the biggest driving force behind it, but it has united a large number of people, otherwise the large investment institutions on Wall Street will not short-sell Fox and News Corp.


    Also, Relativity Entertainment has obviously received political support from Washington.


    James, the bastard, has kept the big figures in the political and business circles away from News Corp. It will take a long time for the Murdoch family to restore the network of contacts.


    Now, who wants to take the initiative to approach News Corporation and the Murdoch family? Who wants to help them?


    In the eyes of those people, they may be one of the eavesdroppers, because too many celebrities from all walks of life have fallen.


    Rupert Murdoch could not help but feel a headache when he thought of this. How could he not know that News Corp used eavesdropping? This strategy is the default.


    But even he was a little surprised, the eavesdropping involved so many people and so many forces.


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 Chapter 1138： Precarious

    Isn''t the default attitude conniving?


    When Fox and News Corp people discovered that they had eavesdropped on a well-known person and got big news, not only did they not reprimand, but also took the initiative to smooth the beginning and the end, will he have another time?


    And will the goal go further next time?


    These are obvious, and when converted to ordinary people, it is like a crime.


    But understanding this truth does not mean that you should feel guilty for it and give up your major interests.


    After all, Rupert Murdoch has been in a high position all year round. This kind of initiative to seek peace and even apologize for compensation may be the first time in nearly two decades. Even if he is old enough and experienced enough, he can¡¯t help his tone turn cold: " I understand what you want? You think too much, your appetite cannot support your greed, News Corp will not give up 20th Century Fox..."


    Ronan was not surprised by this, saying: "Rupert, many of the difficulties that News Corp faces can be solved with money. As long as the compensation is sufficient, the best result of the British and American governments is also a huge fine. Because of the economic crisis and The acquisition of Time Warner failed. News Corporation and Fox are all financially tight. At this time, who is willing to support your huge funds?"


    Rupert Murdoch said: "Give up, Ronan. I won''t accept your terms."


    Ronan said calmly: "This is a fair deal, not for News Corporation to give Fox to Relativity Entertainment at no cost. Relativity Entertainment will officially buy 20th Century Fox. If you are interested in talking, we can take a premium purchase. "


    "What?" Rupert Murdoch suspected he had heard it wrong.


    Ronan once again said: "At a 5% premium to the market price that day when we reach an agreement on the future."


    Rupert Murdoch''s face was a little dark: "This is what you call fair trade? First use heavy measures to suppress the stock prices of Fox and News Corp. The stock prices shrink by more than 30%, and then use this so-called Premium acquisition?"


    The shameless face of this young man made him unbearable.


    Ronan spread his hand and said, "So, News Corp. needs to hurry up. The sooner it can reach an agreement with Relativity Entertainment, the smaller the loss will be. Rupert, you know more about the situation now than I do."


    Rupert Murdoch was silent for a moment, because the situation would worsen over time.


    But selling Twentieth Century Fox...


    "Let¡¯s stop here today." Rupert Murdoch tried his best to take control of the initiative. When he said goodbye, he said: "Ronan, my conditions will be valid within this month. You figured it out. , You can contact me at any time."


    Ronan replied calmly: "Rupert, what I said is valid until the end of the month. Next month...well, it may not be such a good condition."


    Rupert Murdoch glanced at Ronan and said nothing.


    Jessica Felton and the Mrs. Murdoch also returned to the reception room at this time. Both parties simply shook hands. Ronan and Jessica Felton sent the Murdoch couple out of the club together.


    Watching the Murdoch couple walk out the gate of the clubhouse, Jessica Felton asked Ronan concerned: "How''s the talk?"


    Ronan smiled and said, "It''s going well, almost as expected."


    Jessica Felton instantly understood: "Rupert Murdoch didn''t let go?"


    "No." Ronan walked towards the reception room just now, waited until Jessica Felton followed, and said: "This is all expected. Rupert Murdoch has experienced countless storms in his life and will not be easy Compromise. If the situation does not deteriorate to a certain extent, it is impossible to agree to the purchase of Relativity Entertainment."


    Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I hope there will be a good result in the end."


    She couldn''t help in this regard, she could only distract Ronan, and at least it would not bring any drag.


    "Don''t talk about News Corp." Ronan asked instead, "How are you talking to that Mrs. Murdoch?"


    Jessica Felton smiled suddenly: "Mrs. Murdoch is very interesting, not an ordinary person." She thought for a while, and said: "She is very good at finding common topics and is a good communication expert. I am far inferior to her in this respect. "


    Ronan has seen the experience of that compatriot in the past, and it is really amazing to be able to climb to his current position step by step.


    Unfortunately, the one who didn''t know what was going on, fell in love with Blair.


    Rupert Murdoch and Ronan fell apart, but did not leave Los Angeles. Instead, they took over all the business of 20th Century Fox.


    James Murdoch, who was previously regarded as his successor, inevitably began to be marginalized due to the lack of any effective performance in this crisis.


    But the series of crises triggered by the eavesdropping door did not end because of Rupert Murdoch''s efforts, and there was no even any improvement trend, but continued to deteriorate.


    In the UK, several lawmakers have submitted a bill to require the government to force News Corp to sell all media in the UK, and even include it in a new House of Commons discussion.


    Because too many people are involved, the supporters of News Corporation have dropped sharply. If it is really discussed in the House of Commons, News Corporation will face the worst outcome.


    The plan to eavesdrop on Prime Minister Brown has had serious consequences in the UK. Even the Labour Party, which has good relations with News Corp., has taken the initiative to stretch the distance. The relationship between the two parties cannot be fundamentally repaired in the short term.


    News Corporation''s business is mainly concentrated in three countries-the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.


    Similarly, these three countries are also the main victims of wiretapping.


    Australia is the birthplace of the Murdoch family. Although there are occasional news of eavesdropping, the few can be ignored.


    The main incidents were concentrated in Britain and the United States.


    This month, Relativity Entertainment continued to promote the "eavesdropping door" related incidents, but also completed another work. Its subsidiary Netflix carried out a new round of financing and attracted more foreign capital and investment groups.


    Although Netflix burns money extremely fast, in the face of soaring stock prices and a market value of 200 billion US dollars, there are too many people and groups waving huge amounts of money and want to join the ranks.


    These people, within a certain period of time, will become partners of Relativity Entertainment.


    Perhaps this kind of cooperative relationship is not reliable, and when it comes to their own major interests, they will not care about relativity entertainment.


    But in certain matters, it is not too difficult to form a loose alliance to engage in smashing and smashing the dog. Besides, if it works well, there are still benefits.


    After this financing expansion, Ronan''s control of Netflix''s equity through Relativity Entertainment has dropped to 60%, but the market value of Netflix has quickly surpassed $200 billion.


    In fact, looking at the figures on paper, his net worth has skyrocketed.


    The eavesdropping door in the United States is still rapidly fermenting. The FBI convened a press conference and issued a preliminary investigation report of hundreds of pages, all of which were directed at News Corporation and the Murdoch family.


    The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice held meetings one after another to discuss whether News Corp. needs to be split or whether it needs the Murdoch family to sell the American media in their hands...


    The Washington authorities have also exerted tremendous pressure on News Corp. After all, no one wants to allow themselves or their family members to be tapped.


    After the government issued a preliminary investigation report, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment filed a lawsuit against the Murdoch family and News Corporation, and demanded astronomical compensation on the grounds of leaking top-secret items.


    As if the charge was sounded, a large number of victims of wiretapping in Britain and the United States successively chose the same method.


    Even some government departments have filed lawsuits against News Corporation.


    If all the compensations required were calculated, it would not be enough for the Murdoch family to sell News Corporation.


    The impact of this incident was too great. After collecting relevant evidence, the British side arrested many senior executives of News Corporation in the UK.


    The FBI has even taken actions one after another. News Corp. people have been taken away for investigation, which has seriously affected the company''s internal operations.


    News Corporation, the once-prosperous media company, is falling into a precarious situation.


    Subsequently, news broke that Relativity Entertainment was in contact with multiple major shareholders of News Corporation and seemed to be seeking to acquire the News Corporation.


    News broke from Bank of America that Relativity Entertainment applied for a huge loan.


    In addition, the news that Relativity Entertainment cooperated with overseas capital to establish a new company for acquisition was also confirmed by mainstream financial media.


    Relativity Entertainment itself has released a part of Netflix''s equity, and can get loans from Bank of America at any time, as well as overseas funding. The acquisition of News Corporation seems to have no financial problems.


    When the new company invested by Relativity Entertainment was about to reach an agreement with the two major shareholders of News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch found Ronan again, and the two sides had a full day of negotiations.


    Relativity Entertainment has touched the basics of News Corporation, and the government is under increasing pressure. Rupert Murdoch must make a choice if he does not want to be defeated in this crisis.


    Is the entire group company being split up and forced to buy, or can continue to survive in the media industry ~ www.novelhall.com ~ has reached the time to make a decision.


    Just like once faced with the aggressive Walt Disney, Rupert Murdoch will not easily sell Fox, but it is not absolutely impossible to sell.


    Faced with these situations, everything has to be discussed.


    Robert Iger withdrew from New York and joined Ronan''s interview with Rupert Murdoch in the next two days.


    The Murdoch family does not have absolute controlling rights in News Corp. If you do not want to lose News Corp, there is only one choice.


    Although Relativity Entertainment has put on a posture, it does not want to fight with News Corp. in a situation where it kills one thousand and loses 800.


    The two parties finally reached an agreement and decided to start formal negotiations on the acquisition of Twentieth Century Fox by Relativity Entertainment.


    This kind of negotiation often lasts for a long time, and it is possible for more than a year, but what News Corporation lacks most is time, so the actions on both sides are very fast.


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 Chapter 1139： The Avengers

    The weather in Los Angeles at the end of April became hotter, and it was cooler in the morning and night because of the proximity to the sea.


    In the master bedroom, Ronan opened the curtains and stood in front of the window near the bathroom, watching the rising sun, and connected to the phone call from Robert Iger.


    After nearly a month of negotiations, the two sides have reached agreement in many aspects, and it is not far from reaching an agreement.


    It can even be said that the overall situation is set.


    Wow!


    In the nearby bathroom, there was the sound of flushing. Ronan hung up the phone and put away the phone, suddenly becoming nervous inexplicably.


    Jessica Felton is inside.


    Ronan looked at the door. No one came out. He stretched out his hand and made a fist in front of him. He could see his hand trembling slightly.


    When facing News Corporation and Rupert Murdoch, he had not been nervous, and now his nervous hands began to tremble.


    "I have good quality in my heart." Ronan whispered, "I don''t know how it turned out."


    He deliberately wanted to ask Jessica Felton in the bathroom, but he was afraid of disturbing her. There was an error in the operation at that time, and he could only endure it.


    The suffering of this waiting is not at all uncomfortable.


    Ronan looked at the door of the bathroom again, not knowing the result.


    This month, Jessica Felton¡¯s eldest aunt did not report, and since the second half of last year, the two of them have not taken any protective measures. They are both adults, and naturally understand what might be going on.


    After Jessica Felton informed Ronan about the situation yesterday, Ronan immediately asked Nikia to buy the pregnancy test stick.


    This kind of thing, when I imagined it, didn''t think what would happen, but it really happened to me, but it was difficult to keep my mind.


    Ronan felt so nervous before and took a deep breath to calm himself down.


    The bathroom door opened and Jessica Felton walked out.


    "How is it?" Ronan hurried over a few steps and asked, "Did the results come out?"


    Jessica Felton looked relaxed, but didn''t turn her head directly, she snarled in the bathroom, and said, "It''s inside, you go see it."


    Ronan murmured dissatisfiedly: "Just tell me the result is not good?"


    Although he said that, he still honestly entered the bathroom.


    Jessica Felton laughed, and since getting up this morning, she saw Ronan a little nervous, which was intentional.


    "What should I do next?" Jessica Felton touched her flat belly: "Giving birth out of wedlock?"


    This is not a big deal. Hollywood is everywhere who don''t get married and have children.


    When Ronan entered the bathroom, he immediately saw the pregnancy test stick placed on the sink. He held his breath unconsciously, as if he had difficulty breathing. He walked closer step by step, and his eyes instantly fell on the pregnancy test stick.


    Two red lines! Two red lines...


    At this moment, an inexplicable emotion swept through Ronan''s brain, and he didn''t know how to describe his mood.


    Excited, looking forward to, and even a little overwhelmed.


    Ronan scratched his head and walked out of the bathroom. He immediately saw Jessica Felton who had been staring here.


    "What''s the matter?" Jessica Felton didn''t quite understand Ronan''s meaning.


    Ronan stepped forward, hugged her tightly, and said, "Jesse, let''s get married."


    "What?" Jessica Felton moved a little away and looked at Ronan: "What did you say?"


    Ronan said, "Let''s get married."


    Jessica Felton heard it clearly this time. She was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Are you proposing to me? Oh, God, this is too crude? There is no sense of ritual. "


    Ronan patted his forehead: "Sorry, I''m so excited."


    Jessica Felton looked at Ronan and suddenly smiled: "It''s okay."


    Faced with this kind of thing, Ronan was inevitably too excited. He was emotionally upset for a while, so he said it smoothly, and had to ask: "I will make up another ceremony another day?"


    "This kind of thing, where can I make up for it." Jessica Felton held Ronan''s hand: "I promised."


    The two of them were very excited, a passionate kiss was inevitable, but Jessica Felton stopped further, and now the world is not as big as her belly.


    Glancing at the time, Jessica Felton reminded: "Go on, after breakfast, you have to do styling. Don''t forget that today is the premiere of "The Avengers"."


    Ronan nodded slightly: "We have to be there on time. The Avengers plan to get to this point is not easy."


    The two went downstairs together. Jessica Felton asked about the phone number just now. Ronan gave a rough idea. Without much surprise, he should be able to formally sign an agreement with News Corp in May.


    Although Relativity Entertainment is busy negotiating with News Corporation, the preparation, production and distribution of the film have not relaxed. There are still many films released this summer.


    In April alone, Embassy Pictures released two films, the final chapter of the "Dawn of the Living Dead" trilogy and "The Clover''s Archives" directed by Jeff Abrams.


    The former continues the successful momentum of the first two, and may use the gimmick of the ending chapter to create a new box office record for the trilogy.


    The latter was filmed and produced in a pseudo-documentary way, using typical viral marketing and promotion. The production cost of this film was only 25 million U.S. dollars, and it won 41.6 million U.S. dollars at the box office during the opening weekend in North America.


    These two films, the final global box office can reach about 200 million US dollars.


    Relativity Entertainment once again seized the first weekend of the summer file, which seems to have become the exclusive of Marvel superhero movies.


    The premiere of "The Avengers" was placed in the Kodak Theater on the Avenue of Stars.


    Almost everyone knows that this will be a big hit.


    After the trailer of "The Avengers" was released on Netflix, it once set off a frenzy of viewing by netizens. Within 24 hours of its release, it was clicked more than 12 million times, setting a new record for watching the trailer.


    At the premiere, the stars were shining, fans screamed deafeningly, and the atmosphere was enthusiastic.


    Among them, the most popular is Robert Downey Jr., who drove the Iron Man in the film-an Acura sports car-directly onto the red carpet, sparking the madness of reporters and movie fans, and making him fully responsible for the first The Honda company that reflected the overhead was smiling.


    Maintaining the consistent style of relativistic entertainment commercial films, there are a large number of placement ads in "Avengers", as many as thirty-seven manufacturers, a total of 88.7 million US dollars in advertising sponsorship fees for this film, creating Hollywood A new record of video advertising revenue.


    This film can be said to be the most anticipated and watched film since "Avatar". More than 500 reporters from all over the world gathered in front of the Kodak Theater.


    New York is about to be invaded by aliens again!


    The earth will be saved by superheroes again!


    This is a theme that will never go out of fashion in Hollywood commercial productions. The reason why Hollywood is keen on such themes is simple, and the audience likes it!


    After five films including "Iron Man", the audience is very familiar with the six members of the Avengers. Whether it is the characters'' personalities or their positions, it has long been a well-known fact.


    The film does not explain or interpret these characters, nor is there too much nonsense. It cuts into the plot directly at a fast pace, tells the story directly, without any preparation, so that the audience can see the climax from the beginning. , Has maintained this high mood.


    The six members of the Avengers, for the first time! We really stand together!


    Captain America Steve Rogers! Iron Man Tony Stark! Hulk! Thor! Black Widow Natasha Normanoff! Hawkeye Clint Button!


    In the exciting soundtrack like a space opera, the six stood in a circle and roared in battle!


    Even if they can''t protect the earth, they will definitely avenge it!


    The Avengers are assembled!


    Although the six superheroes are strong and weak, they have fully demonstrated their abilities. The film is an excellent fusion of a group of superheroes who are originally out of place on the screen.


    As a typical superhero blockbuster, the movie will definitely not have some messy and inexplicable endings, so the most pleasing ending appears. The brain-dead S.H.I.E.L.D. Council fired a nuclear bomb, and Iron Man sent the nuclear bomb into the portal. , The nuclear bomb destroyed the alien mothership, the black widow closed the portal, Iron Man fell back to the earth before the portal closed, and Hulk saved Iron Man...


    In short, this is a standard Hollywood-style happy ending!


    With the end of the premiere, "The Avengers" was quickly fully released in North America, grabbing almost all the movie markets, and shattering all previous box office records.


    The US$38.89 million in the midnight show made the previous record pass.


    It is very rare for so many super heroes to gather together. As a representative of American popular culture, it is difficult for movie audiences with young audiences as the main body to avoid star worship.


    "The Avengers" also takes Hollywood movie tactics to the extreme: stunning fights, intensive jokes, gatherings of handsome men and beautiful women, and promoting justice and friendship.


    Therefore, this film created the first single-day box office in the North American film market to exceed 100 million!


    On the first day of its release on Friday The Avengers" took away $101.24 million from 4,410 theaters in North America!


    This is also the new North American opening day box office record and Friday box office record.


    Then, another $80.11 million was withdrawn on Saturday, setting a new North American box office record on Saturday!


    Although the box office on Sunday will inevitably drop sharply, three days after the opening weekend, the North American box office of "Avengers" is as high as $217.52 million!


    This is a new North American film opening record, a North American film weekend box office record, and also the first time a single film¡¯s weekend box office has crossed the $200 million mark.


    "The Avengers" immediately set off a global frenzy, as long as the market where the film was released, almost all won the box office champion of the week.


    When the audience is tired of the heroes fighting alone, they will consider uniting the heroes; after the success of the joint, they can tailor their own series for each hero. Only by constantly studying the market can we maintain the source of this industry. Continuous contribution to the foundation of high-yield products.


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 Chapter 1140： Worlds top

    Since the formation of the North American film market, there has never been a movie like "The Avengers" that has exploded with such crazy heat.


    In the "Titanic" of that year and last year''s "Avatar", the single-week results are not top, mainly super stable.


    "Avengers" in just 20 days, the North American box office exceeded 500 million US dollars, and the global box office exceeded 1.1 billion US dollars.


    It is not only the box office of the movie that sells big, but the peripheral products such as comics, dolls, toys, and character image authorization have also brought huge income to Relativity Entertainment. The global peripheral sales easily exceeded 500 million US dollars!


    Relativity Entertainment''s investment in this series has reached a harvest moment.


    This also represents that the Marvel Avengers movie universe has officially entered the second stage.


    At the same time, the negotiations between Robert Iger and News Corporation formally ended, and the two sides finally reached a series of agreements on 20th Century Fox.


    Subsequently, Ronan, representing the new company established by Relativity Entertainment and Qianlu Group, formally signed a contract with News Corporation to acquire 20th Century Fox.


    Before the economic crisis broke out, News Corp. had all assets totaling more than 60 billion US dollars, but after experiencing the economic crisis and wiretapping, its market value shrank by nearly a third.


    Even so, it was not easy for Relativity Entertainment to win 20th Century Fox. The final purchase price was 10% higher than the current market value of 20th Century Fox, with a transaction price of US$27.6 billion.


    Such a price also means that the new company controlled by Relativity Entertainment has bought more than 20th Century Fox Pictures.


    The transaction includes a series of companies belonging to Twentieth Century Fox, namely Twentieth Century Fox Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Fox Music, Blue Sky Studios, National Geographic, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox Cable Network and Nearly ten subsidiaries including Fox Television.


    Companies like Fox Online and Fox Networks, Relativity Entertainment voluntarily gave up.


    The traditional media Fox News Network and Fox Star Media, News Corporation refused to sell.


    The acquisition of Relativity Entertainment is very targeted, focusing on entertainment and TV station businesses. Because the company has an absolute holding subsidiary such as Netflix, and companies such as Fox Online and Fox Networks with a high degree of overlap and heavy debt, it is natural Not interested.


    As for Fox News Network and Fox Star Media, even if News Corporation and the Murdoch family face difficulties, they are still unwilling to make concessions in such a traditional media industry. Relativistic Entertainment has already received Fox Cable Network and Fox TV Station. Under the circumstances that may cause other companies to intervene, he also quickly made a decision.


    Compared with Walt Disney in the past, Relativity Entertainment has won the full version of Fox Cable Network and Fox TV and its scattered local stations, but it lacks equity such as HULU and Sky TV.


    And the number of subsidiaries under Fox are far fewer now than ten years later.


    In addition, due to the economic crisis and other aspects, there was no direct competitor such as Conscutt in this transaction, which prevented Relativity Entertainment from making a higher offer.


    This is not ten years later, when Walt Disney acquired Fox, just after AT&T acquired Time Warner, the media and entertainment stocks soared.


    Of course, this transaction has not really been completed, and there are still variables that have to pass government review.


    Relativity Entertainment¡¯s work in this area has been ahead of schedule. In just one week, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have passed anti-monopoly reviews. The condition is that Relativity Entertainment, as the controlling party of the new company, must be within 90 days. Blue Sky Studio is sold inside.


    At present, Relativity Entertainment¡¯s animated feature film business occupies more than 40% of the North American animated film market share. It is normal to be restricted in this respect.


    Moreover, after Relativity Entertainment owned Shahai Animation Studio, Pixar Studio and Princess Animation Studio, Ronan never considered Blue Sky Studio.


    Once the three major Hollywood animation studios, after the rise of Shahai Entertainment Animation, they have lost their name.


    With the approval of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, this transaction was officially reached, and the new company paid $27.6 billion to News Corporation in two installments within a month.


    News Corp. had sufficient funds and the biggest pusher behind withdrew, the eavesdropping crisis did not worsen.


    In the end, the United Kingdom and the United States did not discuss again the motion to completely split News Corporation and force the Murdoch family to sell the media company. James Murdoch and a group of News Corporation executives inevitably become scapegoats and will inevitably face prison in the future. disaster.


    In addition, News Corp will also face huge compensation and sky-high fines.


    For example, in the case of wiretapping Ronan, Jessica Felton and Relativity Entertainment, in the face of the three lawsuits, News Corp. finally chose to pay 100 million US dollars, 55 million US dollars and 300 million US dollars to reach an out-of-court settlement.


    Of course, the eavesdropping door is only a temporary settlement, Ronan and Relativity Entertainment will always stare at News Corporation, and will not give them a chance to comeback.


    And after this time, the strength between the two sides has opened a huge gap.


    The transaction was truly concluded, and Relativity Entertainment and Qianlu Group began negotiations, and they began to distribute the benefits of the winner.


    Similarly, relativity entertainment occupies an absolute dominant position.


    Relativity Entertainment did not intend to pit Qianlu Group. According to the agreement reached between the two parties, the 20th Century Fox was split. Due to the overlap between the business of the 20th Century Fox and Relativity Entertainment, full acceptance will inevitably lead to a huge waste of resources.


    Especially in terms of film production and distribution, with the exception of a few international markets, other aspects have not greatly improved the relativistic entertainment.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Relativity Entertainment has almost reached the extreme of Hollywood in the film industry.


    Relativity Entertainment will not completely annex the 20th Century Fox Pictures Company. First, it will withdraw the copyright of all Marvel superhero characters and retrieve the copyright library and script library of 20th Century Fox. Almost all of the copyright library is taken away, and the scripts in the script library are also Priority was given to nearly one third.


    Then there is the film library. The copyright of more than 20,000 films and TV dramas has fallen into the pocket of Relativity Entertainment.


    This huge film library resource is the most valuable asset of the 20th Century Fox Pictures.


    Winning these also means that Relativity Entertainment has taken back the copyrights of the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Daredevil and Deadpool, and all copyrights of the "Star Wars" series have been integrated.


    After Ronan reviewed the gains of the 20th Century Fox film library, copyright library and script library, some related film projects can also be included in the future plans of Relativity Entertainment, such as "Alien", "Rise of the Apes", "Iron Blood" Warrior, Garfield, Chipmunk, etc.


    Blue Sky Studio, Relativity Entertainment needs to be completely stripped.


    National Geographic, Fox Television and Fox Cable Network have nothing to do with Qianlu Group, and the three will jointly form the Relativity Television Network.


    Fox Home Entertainment has two film and television peripheral product distribution divisions merged into Embassy Pictures. In other respects, Embassy Pictures has done much better than them.


    Fox Music merged with Big Machine Records under Relativity Entertainment, and Relativity Entertainment has since then owned the industry''s first-class music recording business.


    The Fox searchlight is handled in the same way as the 20th Century Fox Pictures.


    Furthermore, Relativity Entertainment got the seat of the Motion Picture Association of America, which is the MPAA.


    Since then, in the names of the six major Hollywood companies, there will no longer be 20th Century Fox, but a relativistic entertainment.


    And the strength of Relativity Entertainment is far stronger than Fox.


    With this acquisition, Relativity Entertainment has gained a series of copyrights. The most valuable thing is the full version of the 20th Century Fox Film Library. Since then, it has owned one of the four major public television stations in the United States and one of the largest cable TV networks in North America. In the film and television entertainment industry, we really have the right to speak in formulating rules.


    Such as music records, TV production and distribution, news dissemination, variety shows, etc., these relativistic entertainment businesses that were originally relatively weak have all entered the first-class ranks in the industry.


    As long as Relativity Entertainment can successfully integrate these businesses of Fox, it will inevitably become the world''s top media and entertainment company.


    The remaining part, according to the contract reached between the two parties, belongs to the Qianlu Group.


    Qianlu Group paid a total of 14.5 billion U.S. dollars, a considerable part of which belongs to the brand value of Fox.


    As one of Hollywood''s most well-known and experienced entertainment brands, the name 20th Century Fox has great value in itself.


    Looking at the world, the influence of this brand is also top.


    To a large extent, if an entertainment company like 20th Century Fox misses it, Qianlu Group may never have a second chance.


    Even if they have undertaken most of the funds for the acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Qianlu Group and Lin Jian themselves have repeatedly thanked Ronan and Relativity Entertainment, because without them, the forces from the East cannot master Hollywood''s top entertainment at this stage. Industrial resources.


    Qianlu Group also has a corresponding harvest ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Needless to say, the 20th Century Fox label has been used to "shock" the media on the other side of the Pacific for a long time.


    In addition, Qianlu Group has also obtained a nearly complete film and television industry system.


    Even if it is the remaining part of Relativity Entertainment, it also includes most of Fox''s film and television production, publicity and distribution and peripheral sales systems, as well as a complete blue sky studio.


    Especially international distribution channels are now a business that money cannot buy.


    Qianlu Company spends huge sums of money on income, and it is a film and television entertainment company that is stronger than today''s DreamWorks.


    It has to be said that although Ronan is very rational, his past experience has more or less affected his choice. When the Oriental film industry gradually entered the fast lane development, he pushed hard behind him.


    While Relativity Entertainment is at the top of the world, Ronan also hopes that the movie industry in the East can rise as soon as possible.


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 Chapter 1141： wedding

    Beverly Hills, future world estate.


    After just undergoing renovations, the manor has a more futuristic sense of technology. Today it looks very different. There are densely packed security personnel around. Anyone who does not have an invitation letter is refused entry.


    This brand-new manor, including the entire hillside nearby, is all in the private domain, so please do not enter.


    Even the airspace near the upper part of the mansion has been banned by the owner to prevent crazy reporters from coming to disturb the wedding.


    Luxury cars came one after another, entered the manor to put down the guests, then drove out through the side door, and parked in the huge temporary parking lot outside.


    Here, there are countless Hollywood celebrities, and most of the stars, directors and producers who are still active in the front line have come.


    Even more dazzling than them are a group of political and business celebrities.


    Classmate Hei Tan, the owner of the White House in Washington, has already appeared. The current Governor Schwarzenegger arrived early and many members of Congress got off the bus.


    Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, George Lucas, President Chuan, Larry Page, Sergey Brin and Jeff Bezos from the business district each brought a social interaction circle.


    Even Steve Jobs, who was in poor health recently, changed into the iconic turtleneck sweater and jeans and arrived in formal attire.


    More than a dozen of the top 20 richest men in the United States have come.


    Such a guest lineup can only show that this wedding is extraordinary.


    Even today''s best man is also called William.


    The wedding officially started soon, and the guests gathered on the newly decorated lawn of the manor.


    Will Smith looked at Ronan and Jessica Felton who were walking on the wedding stage, and whispered to Tom Cruise next to him: "Can you imagine? Before, I only saw Ronan in the forest. Today is going to be married."


    Tom Cruise lowered his voice: "Bless them."


    Will Smith nodded: "May God bless them."


    Jessica Felton''s father took his daughter by the hand and brought her to Ronan. The cardinal from the Western Diocese hosted the wedding personally and gave his blessings.


    The wedding went very smoothly without any dog-blood incidents. Ronan and Jessica Felton exchanged rings after the routine ceremony.


    With a white wedding dress, a diamond-encrusted laurel, and exquisite makeup, Jessica Felton is extraordinarily beautiful today.


    After kissing, Ronan took her hand and said, "Jesse, thank you for being the love in my life, for being my only one, for sharing all my dreams, desires, blueprints, adventures and more. Thank you. To be my partner in my future life, as long as I am with you, I will feel that I am the happiest person in the world, forever and ever!"


    Jessica Felton kissed Ronan back and responded loudly: "I will put you and our home first in life."


    There is no need to say more, one sentence expresses her aspirations.


    Although it was not obvious yet, Jessica Felton''s focus shifted from work to family at the moment of pregnancy.


    At the end of the wedding, Ronan first sent Jessica Felton back to the room. It is not suitable to be tired in the early pregnancy. With Lindsay Bill as the bridesmaid, Jessica Felton will not be bored.


    Ronan returned to the banquet hall to express his gratitude to the guests, and a banquet inevitably became a social forum.


    Usually, it is not an easy task to want so many celebrities from both political and business circles to gather together.


    Even if Ronan didn''t want to talk about topics other than the wedding, some people still came to him to chat with him.


    Hei Tan began to prepare for the next election and asked about the degree of support of Relativity Entertainment; the president of Sichuan changed to the Republic, and also tried to win Ronan in order to get the support of a huge media platform.


    Thanks to Robert Iger¡¯s efforts, Relativity Entertainment has initially integrated the new businesses it has merged. New media owns the Netflix network, and traditional media have integrated Relativity TV networks, as well as various local TV stations, which influence and guide public opinion The ability is absolutely top.


    The general election is essentially a huge show, which naturally needs the support of media platforms.


    "Unfortunately, Ronan, you are married." President Chuan has always been faceless and skinless, and said directly to Ronan: "Otherwise, I can introduce my daughter to you."


    It can only be said that this is the style of President Chuan, and his daughter has always been one of his biggest selling points.


    Later, Bill Gates also talked to Ronan for a while. Now that smartphones are becoming more popular, Microsoft is also preparing to get involved in the smart mobile industry and is planning to acquire Nokia''s mobile phone business.


    The latter lost its market share year by year due to decision-making mistakes, and lost its position as the big brother in the mobile phone industry last year.


    The relatively closed Nokia and Symbian systems, in the face of the relatively open Netflix Android Alliance, have been defeated steadily, and the huge Nokia mobile phone empire has already felt the sadness of the sun.


    Bill Gates hopes that Microsoft can establish a cooperative relationship with the Android Alliance.


    Ronan just dealt with a few words casually, Netflix will not give Microsoft''s Windows operating system a chance to take advantage of the smart mobile terminal.


    Several guests from the other side of the Pacific were also found, including Lin Jian. The two sides were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was harmonious.


    The Mountain Eagle of China Film Group also sent an official letter of invitation to Ronan, inviting him to go to the other side of the Pacific for a formal business interview.


    Ronan solemnly stated that next year he will find a suitable time period to travel to the other side of the Pacific.


    At the end of the long wedding and banquet, Jessica Felton went downstairs and sent away a guest with Ronan, so that he could truly rest.


    Even for people of their level, the wedding is also very hard.


    Sitting in the newly decorated bedroom on the third floor, looking at the huge wedding photo on the wall, Jessica Felton tilted her head and rested it on Ronan''s shoulder: "It''s like a dream."


    Ronan smiled and said, "As long as the protagonists in the dream are you and me."


    Jessica Felton leaned over, kissed Ronan''s cheek softly, and touched his still-nearly pregnant belly, and said, "I don''t know if it''s a girl or a boy."


    Ronan''s hand covered her hand: "I like boys and girls."


    Jessica Felton said: "Have you considered the name?"


    "How about calling Helen or Anna for a girl?" Ronan was obviously a no-brainer: "For a boy...Ryan? Duke? Murphy? Or Matthew?"


    These are common names, concise and catchy.


    Jessica Felton was noncommittal: "Let''s talk about it then."


    She felt that Ronan could not afford the name of Optimus Prime or Megatron.


    Only she knew that Ronan was actually a very crazy fan of Transformers.


    The "Transformers" series is indeed promising, especially toys. With the success of "Transformers 2" last month, Hasbro''s toys are going crazy.


    Jessica Felton vaguely knows that the acquisition plan of Relativity Entertainment has not stopped. Since only less than 15 billion US dollars have been consumed on Fox in the 20th century, the group company still has a large reserve to use, like Ronan and Robert Iger has been eyeing Hasbro.


    Think about it, too, owning "Little Pig Page", owning Pixar Studios, owning Shahai Entertainment Animation Studios so many big-selling cartoons, if it can acquire Hasbro, the offline income of Relativity Entertainment will further increase, soaring by a hundred Fifty-fifths is possible.


    A lapse of boredom hit, Jessica Felton stopped thinking about so much, and took Ronan to rest. Today is too tired.


    A few months passed quickly. Just before Thanksgiving, Jessica Felton hid in the small theater at home and watched "Frozen". Since she was determined to be a girl, she had to name her daughter Aisha .


    After entering the new year, Jessica Felton entered a private hospital in Beverly Hills and gave birth to a baby girl.


    At Ronan''s insistence, he was finally named Helen.


    Since then, the richest man has a little princess, Helen Anderson!


    As soon as she was born, she was dubbed the name of a hundred billion princess.


    Other names such as Ryan, Duke, Murphy and Matthew were ultimately useless.


    Ronan, who had already taken care of him, now has an extra daughter and will be more responsible for the family in the future. This is also the most basic responsibility of a married man.


    When the new year comes, Relativity Entertainment has truly adjusted and integrated all the businesses absorbed by Fox from the 20th century.


    According to the general evaluation of the media, Relativity Entertainment integrates part of Fox¡¯s business and forms complementary advantages. It is an unparalleled combination of services that can enable Relativity Entertainment to create more attractive and high-quality content, expand international popularity, and provide more attractive Entertainment experience.


    In the past year, the movies released by Relativity Entertainment once again surpassed US$10 billion in global box office. For two consecutive years, Hollywood ranked first in terms of box office revenue, first in Hollywood in terms of comprehensive income, and first in pure profit in Hollywood.


    Relativity Entertainment has stood at the top of Hollywood, and has taken up more market share than the previous Di Baobao.


    At the same time, the entire group company has also become the world''s top entertainment media group From a single film production business to a diversified business structure related to industry, the diversified node of relativistic entertainment and the collaboration between businesses Running-in and looking at the world are leaders in the world, under the jurisdiction of five major sectors: film and television entertainment, media networks, peripheral consumer products, interactive media and smart terminals.


    Especially for the Internet, the annual revenue growth rate of Relativity Entertainment in this area ranks first.


    Through Internet channels, social networking sites, mobile platforms, computers and other platforms, tens of thousands of products of Relativity Entertainment¡¯s five major business segments, including movies, TV shows, popular music, sports broadcasting, stage plays, peripheral products, terminal games, etc., They are all placed in front of consumers, so that consumers can conveniently purchase all kinds of relativity products they want at any time and any place.


    In 2010 statistics, Relativity Entertainment''s revenue and profits all successfully squeezed into the top 50 of the world''s top 500, which is also the only entertainment media company in the top 50.


    Hollywood has since entered a new era of entertainment, an era led by relativistic entertainment.


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 ~： Ending (1)

    In an ordinary restaurant, a flat-screen TV is fixed to the wall, and noon news is displayed.


    "It''s time for dinner! It''s time for dinner!" Someone shouted loudly in front of the dining cupboard full of boxes, "Hurry up, hurry up!"


    Many people in khaki military uniforms came over to receive meals one after another. Lao Hu was one of them. After receiving the lunch box, he took off the steel helmet with the plaster flag on his head and placed it beside his seat. Seizing the time to have lunch.


    Lunch is a standard box lunch of 15 yuan, a rice plus two vegetarian and one meat dishes, the taste is okay.


    This is also related to the crew. Today, although the investment in this crew is not particularly large, there are few policy risks, and there are basically no barriers to entering the TV station, because there are quite a large audience across the country.


    In the morning, he was hit by bullets, bombed, chopped by a big blade, torn by hands, and served as the background board for the killing four times in a row. Lao Hu was really "dead" tired and "dead" hungry.


    Gobble it up, everything tastes delicious.


    After half of the rice was eaten, Lao Hu felt "alive" and came back. This slowed down his eating speed. As an impromptu performance, he did not eat such high-quality meals every day.


    He slowed down his meal, and the more senior Heng Piao said: Beware of stomach problems!


    If you really have a chronic disease, you don''t even have the money to see a doctor, you can only get through it.


    The TV sound was turned on very loudly, his stomach no longer growled, and Lao Hu could also hear the sound of the TV program, and looked up while eating.


    "...Meet with Mr. Ronan Anderson, the visiting co-chairman of Relativity Entertainment in Ziguangge."


    The richest man in the world!


    Lao Hu knew this man, now the world''s richest man, with a net worth of more than 200 billion US dollars, is still his colleague, who is in the film and entertainment industry.


    "...It is said that excellent movies and TV shows are the common spiritual wealth of mankind, and it is the common responsibility of the international community to build a good spiritual food. The achievements of Relativity Entertainment are obvious to all around the world and are widely praised.... Said, Oriental Film & Television After decades of development, the industry has embarked on an industrial path with oriental characteristics. In the future, I hope to strengthen exchanges and share experiences with Relativity Entertainment Group, enhance mutual understanding, and promote the development of the film and television industry to better benefit people of all countries."


    "Mr. Ronan-Anderson is an old friend of the people of the East, and he appreciates the brilliant achievements in the development of Oriental Film and Television. He said that the East is a big country in the world, and the annual output of film and television works ranks among the world¡¯s forefronts. It has an important influence in the global film industry. I hope to better understand the East, introduce the East, and work with the East to bring more positive spiritual food to the people of all countries in the world."


    "Mr. Anderson also said that the East is actively promoting the development of the film and television industry, and the cooperation between Relativity Entertainment and the East can be a strong alliance, which is conducive to accelerating technological innovation and industrialization, and continues to bring outstanding film and television works to the world."


    "During the meeting, the two sides also exchanged views on the development of the Internet and reached a series of consensus..."


    Looking at the news reports, Hu was somewhat envious. According to his understanding, Ronan Anderson was a poor boy about to go bankrupt at first, but with the entertainment and film industry, he developed into a super giant today.


    After this news, there is still a news related to this.


    Lao Hu continued to eat and watch.


    "This morning, the Relativity Entertainment Group from the United States formally signed a contract with Shenhai City to build a Relativity Resort and Amusement Park in the Budong New Area. The project covers an area of ??155 hectares and the expected total investment is 35.5 billion RMB. After completion, it will include "Avatar". , "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Toy Story", "Cars", "Little Pig Peppa", "Minions" and "Sybotan" and other 13 parks..."


    "Damn!" someone beside him exclaimed, "These Hollywood companies are really not rich in general!"


    Another said: "Can the world''s richest man''s company be average?"


    Lao Hu lowered his head and silently grabbed the rice, let''s mix his belly first and talk about other things.


    After eating, he got a napkin and wiped his mouth. Old Hu sighed. As an actor, even though he is acting in a group, he also has ideals. How good should he be in Hollywood in the future?


    International superstar!


    It seems that the name International Hu is pretty good.


    Life had to go on, Lao Hu put aside his cranky and walked out of the restaurant.


    Immediately, a group leader came over and urged: "Hurry up and go back to the group. I have discussed with the crew, the clothes and the 38 cover are temporarily borrowed, and there are a few more shows in the afternoon. How can you get together? Ten kills in a row, earn a little more."


    Lao Hu hurriedly followed the group''s head and said poorly, "It was the tenth company that was killed!"


    That being said, the pace is accelerating. If you catch more of the crew, you will get more money.


    For their group performances, which often do not open for half a month, they have to rush as many times as they can. Ten consecutive kills are not a big deal. Once he took a 38 big cover and was killed in the crew a day. Six times.


    I heard that there are more than 20 people killed in a day in group performance.


    How come there are hundreds of millions of little devils who die in Hengchang every year?


    This also just shows one point, similar themes have always been very marketable.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­


    Three months later, Hasbro headquarters, Rhode Island.


    Michael Bain, a reporter from "Entertainment Weekly", pressed the camera shutter against the two people shaking hands on the signing stage, and recorded this important moment.


    Just now, Ronan Anderson and Brian Goldner respectively signed contracts with Hasbro on behalf of Relativity Entertainment. The former acquired Hasbro for US$9.1 billion.


    Both inside and outside the circle are very clear that after Relativity Entertainment acquired Hasbro, its offline operations have been qualitatively improved, and it has also received more footage of adaptations of film and television works.


    Michael Bain looked at Ronan Anderson, who had exchanged contracts with Brian Goldner, who had built such a huge media and entertainment empire in his early thirties. It was amazing.


    With the acquisition of Hasbro, Relativity Entertainment has a cross-platform system of production, distribution, on-demand, and peripheral production and sales.


    How will relativity entertainment develop in the future? Will it become more powerful.


    Michael Bain instantly replenishes his brain:


    Three years later Relativity Entertainment acquired Paramount Pictures, the bottom of Hollywood.


    Five years later, he bought Universal Pictures.


    Eight years later, Relativity Entertainment tried to acquire Warner Bros. and Time Warner, and Warner Group let Relativity Entertainment go out.


    Back then, the huge relativity entertainment was very annoyed and began to build an army of minions.


    In 2020, an army of minions attacked Warner headquarters, killed many people, and forcibly occupied the company.


    Subsequently, the Theory of Relativity acquired Microsoft and declared war on the entertainment industry, eventually successfully buying the United States and reorganizing the US government into a totalitarian dictatorship.


    In 2030, the Theory of Relativity sent an army of minions to annex Mexico and Canada...


    A Relativistic Empire has appeared in North America!


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 ~： Ending (2)

    "Dad! Daddy..."


    The crisp children''s voice sounded, and a little girl jumped into the living room: "Hurry up and look at me, Dad!"


    Ronan turned his head and looked over there. Only his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter played frog jumping along the marble tiles, jumping exactly one step per square.


    Little Helen took a step towards Ronan, and said gruffly, "Dad, I am not Helen now, I am a little frog." She jumped a step further, and yelled specifically from her mouth: "Gua..."


    Jessica Felton came down from the stairs and said, "Helen..."


    "Mom, I''m not Helen!" Little Helen stood up straight, holding her hands up, with an unhappy expression: "I am a little frog now!"


    Ronan roared, "Okay, little frog."


    Little Helen squinted and laughed, then jumped to Ronan''s side: "I like Dad."


    Jessica Felton came over and handed Ronan a little denim jacket: "Okay, stop making trouble, let your dear father dress you, we will go shopping today."


    Hearing the mall, Little Helen immediately jumped up and rushed to hug Jessica Felton''s long legs: "Mom, I love you so much."


    Jessica Felton was helpless: "You won''t love mom unless you go to the mall."


    Little Helen looked up at Jessica Felton, thought about it for a while, and said: "Um...No, I don''t want toys. The toys at home are piled up."


    She let go of Jessica Felton, jumped up to Ronan, and hugged Ronan on the sofa: "Dad, I love you so much."


    "I love you too." No way, he just took this set.


    Little Helen asked, "Can you buy me snacks? I have no snacks at home..."


    Just as Ronan was about to speak, Jessica Felton said first: "Helen, you promised mom."


    Little Helen jumped on the sofa, sat next to Ronan, and hugged his arm: "Mom, don''t buy candy, I won''t eat candy today."


    Ronan put on his daughter''s coat, pulled her up from the sofa, and said, "Okay, let''s go."


    Jessica Felton stepped forward and took her daughter''s hand alone, went out and got on the car together, rushing to the mall.


    In the car, Little Helen sat in her safety seat. As the car swayed, her bright and energetic eyes gradually lost focus, she couldn''t help but yawn, and seemed to fall asleep at any time.


    Like many children, she is always used to sleeping in the car.


    Jessica Felton shook her little hand: "Don''t fall asleep, it will be here soon."


    Little Helen tilted her head and leaned on Jessica Felton''s arm: "Mom, I''m so sleepy."


    Ronan felt sorry for his daughter: "Close your eyes and squint for a while."


    Before long, the car entered Century City and stopped in front of the Century City Commercial Plaza.


    Jessica Felton shook her daughter: "Helen, get out of the car."


    Little Helen was not asleep yet, but she was also dazed, rubbing her eyes that she had just opened, and muttering, "I''m sleepy."


    Jessica Felton got out of the car first: "The mall is here." She leaned over and unfastened the safety seat belt: "Alright, get out of the car."


    Little Helen sat in the chair and didn''t move: "Mom, my feet hurt."


    "What''s wrong?" Ronan asked quickly: "Where does the foot hurt?"


    Little Helen was milky, and pointed to her feet: "It hurts, it hurts."


    Ronan was going to take her shoes off. Jessica Felton stopped him and made a look: "It''s okay."


    That being said, Ronan was still worried, and took Helen out of the car and wanted to put it on the ground.


    Little Helen entangled him like an octopus: "Dad, my feet hurt and I can''t walk..."


    Ronan immediately understood what was going on, he couldn''t help but smiled and said, "Just come down and walk around."


    Little Helen still hangs on her body and can''t get off: "Dad, I can''t walk because my feet hurt."


    The three-and-a-half-year-old little guy has a lot of thoughts, and from time to time he has some fantastic ideas.


    Jessica Felton said at this time: "Helen, you have grown up, you can''t be carried by people..."


    Little Helen blinked bright black eyes, and they were all innocent and innocent: "I''m mom and dad''s little baby."


    Ronan has no resistance: "Jesse, I will hold Helen."


    Jessica Felton said helplessly, "You will spoil her like this."


    Ronan hugged Helen, and walked toward the mall first: "My daughter is for pets."


    Jessica Felton could only follow.


    Little Helen hung on Ronan and said to Jessica Felton who was following: "Mom, I don''t want toys or candy."


    Jessica Felton nodded: "Mom believes in you."


    Ten minutes later, Little Helen had gotten off Ronan and stood in front of an ice cream shop and refused to leave.


    Jessica Felton said: "My dear, how do you promise mom."


    "Can''t you buy it?" Little Helen''s face was full of grievances.


    "Not today." Compared to Ronan, Jessica Felton can be called Yan Mu: "This is sweets."


    Little Helen''s little head couldn''t understand the difference, and said, "Ice cream is not sugar."


    Jessica Felton said: "Ice cream has sugar in it."


    Little Helen is still childishly saying: "Ice cream is ice cream, sugar is sugar."


    Jessica Felton''s words were blocked, and she didn''t know how to explain it.


    Seeing her mother unmoved, Little Helen became anxious, and said with a crying voice: "Dad, my feet don''t hurt anymore, and I won''t hurt them anymore.


    Ronan asked deliberately, "It really doesn''t hurt anymore."


    "It doesn''t hurt anymore, I won''t hurt my feet anymore." Little Helen said anxiously: "Dad, buy me ice cream? Please."


    She grabbed Ronan''s hand: "You said... OK."


    Ronan pulled his wife: "Jesse..."


    Because they love their daughter too much, they have reached an agreement in some aspects, such as sweets, as long as Jessica Felton is present, she must get her consent.


    In modern society, all kinds of snacks are extremely rich, but they are also a test for children''s teeth.


    "I really can''t do anything with you." Jessica Felton knelt down, looked Helen''s eyes, and said: "My dear, mom can buy you ice cream, but do you remember our agreement?"


    Little Helen said immediately: "You can only buy one."


    Jessica Felton smiled and bought an ice cream ball for her daughter.


    After eating the ice cream, the two took Xiao Helen to the indoor playground of the mall. After Xiao Helen went in, he soon played with other children.


    This is also the purpose of bringing her here.


    Ronan and Jessica Felton want to let Helen know more people and learn how to get along with them.


    Sitting in the waiting area outside the playground, Ronan said, "Jesse, are you being a little too strict with Helen?"


    "She was born in a family like ours. It is an objective condition that cannot be changed." Jessica Felton is very clear-headed: "But we must try our best to ensure that Helen is not infected with the princess disease. It will not do any good for her future. "


    Ronan smiled and said nothing.


    When returning, Ronan was holding little Helen in one hand and Jessica Felton in the other, as if holding the whole world.


    (End of the book)


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    Counting the time, the codeword has been more than five years, it''s really incredible, it''s too fast, and I don''t feel much about it, and my hair is one-third gray.


    The friends in the group should have seen the photos I posted, and you will decline before you get old, you can''t see people...


    By the way, the group of old drivers in the group finally drove the car over, the old group was blocked, and the new group was replaced.


    Here is the number of the new group: 330625675.


    If you are interested, you can brag.


    Suggestions: drive less, study more; do less needlework, do more exercises that are good for your physical and mental health...


    Don''t pit the group leader in, because now the group leader is not me, so I don''t have the strength to resist the big rollover.


    Next is the routine thank you time.


    Thank you for your continued support, thank you very much!


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    Tell me about the new book.


    I don¡¯t have any thoughts on the new book for the time being. My head is blank. I don¡¯t know what to write next. If I think too much, it¡¯s just a paste.


    I will probably rest for a long time, completely free my brain, accompany my wife and children, especially girls, for the past few months, I don¡¯t have to go to kindergarten at home, and I¡¯m just over three years old. One goes out, it hurts here and there at every turn, and it''s almost a drama.


    Okay, let''s not talk so much. It is estimated that the new book will not be until mid-to-late May at the earliest. See you then.


    Wish you all get rich every day!


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